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The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-The French
government informs telegraph compa-
mics that messages for Paris may be
forwarded by pigeons at sender's risk.
Charge, ten cents per word; messages
must not exceed twenty words. ....,,..
The Worlds special, from London 5,
says Jules Fayre will 60 TO London af-
ter all. -
Trochu accuses the garrison at AKRON
with contemplate cowardice. ,,.
LONDON, Jan. "a special to the
Telegraph, from Havfe 5th, confirms
the dispatch already published stating
that a great battle had been fought on
the left bank of the Seine. The battle
was very fierce and sanguinary, and
lasted seven hours, but nc decided adj
vantage was gained. The loss of the
Prussians was very heavy. The French
troops showed remarkable spirit and
daring.
Gen. Manteuffel telegraphs from Am
lens, on the 3rl, that Gen. Boithene,
with troops from the firstarmy corps,
attacked the French early this morning
on the left bank of the Seine, and cap
tured 8 cannon, 3 flags and 500 prisoners.
Boithene telegraphs from Elouen, on
the 4th, confirming the above, and adds
that he has pursued the enemy beyond
BOuragichard. The battle lasted through
out the day.
The French army, of the North re-
turned to its encampment near Royel-
les after the battle Of the 3rd.
Faidherbe, in an order to-day, says:
"Soldiers: In the battle of Port Noyelle
you VIGOROUSLY held your positions; at
Bapaume you carried all the positions
of the enemy; this time he cannot deny
your victory, your valor, or, your con-
stancy; you have deserved we'll of your
country, and as soon as we have obtain
ed provisions and ammunition we will
continue operations" ."''.
The Prussians, on the 4th, surprised
and dispersed the French force on the
left bank of the Seine near Rouen, cap.
turing stands Of colors, 2 cannon and
$50 prisoners. !
The siege Of Belfort continues.
Gen. Gunner, who is commanding
the German forces in the valley of the
Saone, reports that he has evacuated
Dion in accordance with orders from
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07
New Years Appeal In Behalf Of Public
improvements.

Improvements
We. begin this article with very
commonplace assertion /: Every citi-
zen has certain social and public obi
cations resting upon him, which are
inherent in citizenship, and binding
upon the individual claiming to enjoy
the rights and benefits of society These
obligations are in part natural and part
conventional, and begin to assert their
force the moment the citizen derives
protection and succ0r from his fellow
men. He can no more divest himself
of the responsibility and duties thus
imposed upon him, than he, can. of
those he owes to himself; to his kim
dred, or his offspring, unless he for
sweaB association with mankind and
becomes a hermit, in which case, he
degenerates into social, intellectual
nonentity. .-s,. .,sm,g
These few words are PREDATORY to some
thing practical, and which is designed
to have application to number Of peo-
pie. 1t is now the beginning of a new;
year, when we are. accustomed to take
new reckoning and to form plans for
another twelve-mOnths. In these plans,
in the SOUTHERN county, IT t6o5 ~
quently happens that the citizen incor-
porates nothing, Mhatsxsr, intended to
redeem his implied pledgesto his coun-
try and his people. He sets forward
alone, bent upon his own aggrandize-
ment, careless of society, of the general
advancement, and apparently totally
ignorant that he possesses dual charac-
ter,-that Of the individual combined
with that of the citizen. He takes into
account only what will profit himself,
or prevent disaster to his expectations,
and intently plods on, not caring for
the public good, for his. neighbours
prosperity, or the improvement of his
parish or State; and at the close of the
year-as is now the case with too many
of us-he looks back to find that his
selfish example has been closely fol-
lowed, and that in the general rush for
self, he has remained stationery in for
tune, and his community is only weak
ened by the indiscriminate hurry and
anxiety to accomplish private ends.
Or, if he has gained in purse, he may
trace the gain to a loss in the general
account Ofprogress.
What we need in this country Is a
more active and energetic public spirit
a discharging of those obligations. to
which we have referred, resting upon
every member of our social and politi-
cal system. 1t is often urged that our
only need is capital, To. this we re-
ply, that capital is cowardly, and that
'wherever there is will there is a
."Itis an unpleasant truth--our peo-
pie are too inactive and too selfish. Ev-
cry community has it's leading men who
are looked to as oracles and as leaders,
and yet, who are eternally crpaking or
hanging back for some one else to
arouse public opiniOn-possibly in OPP
position to their predictions, land then
they come forward, to take the lead o.
tensibly, but in reality, to prove a dead
weight, simply because they lack vigor
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07

.Gt.T.i - gFni- TTIf 81 aUffanF W"t
New ORLEANS, Jan. 6.--Dept"sed.--
Trenton for the Ouachita. 80.
Flour-dull; snpr. $3.50; double ex.
5.75@s71; treble ex. 5.9O@6l. g..
Corn-drooping; white7O; yellow 50.
Oats-scarce; st. Louis held at 5s.
Bran-dull at sl.3s. IS 81 'i' ar.,n M
Hay-prime %; choice So
Pork-dull; mess 2O.5o. roI -...r.
Bacon clear rib held at l2a; CLEAR 10.
Hams-l9@2l. -4"ra.F
Lard-dull; fierce ~; keg IA.
sugar-prime sa@lO. 'g, u
Molasses-in good demand; common
400 50; choice 61@2.' '''"~ - .''.'' '"'
Whiskey-1.05@10.
Cofee-prime 154@!. ~ &c.,.
Cotton steady; sales $3.50 bales; mid
ding l4l@!; receipts GIL; exports to
Liverpool 1885; weeks sales II, 900; re-
ceipts net 1865; gross 1852; exports
FOREIGN 227,45G eoast It 2o95; stock 22s,-
20 bales. .aGt .-i-:.
Sterling 20; sight discount.
Gold 110i. t.i. ....
New YORK, Jan. 6.-Cotton unset
tied; sale $500 bales at 10; -four unchang-
ed; gold 11Os@2..
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 6.-Ereaing.-Cot-
ton closed fiat and irregular; uplaptls
75@sd; Orleans ss@ld; sales O,OOO bales;
speculation and export 1000.
LONDON, Jan. 6.--Ereniag.-Consols
92i; bonds S9s; bullion increased y 900
pounds; sugar active; spot 35CI SO; ahoat
1896. .a
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07

headquarters and reached Vesoul on the
the Goth. He adds that he still holds
the passage of the river Saone.
The British government has ordered
$4,000 Roper rifles.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 5.--The bombard-
ment of the southern forts of Paris COM
menced this morning.
4 CARACAS, Dec. 24.-The surrender OF
Maracaibo and the forts surrounding
the town, is confirmed. ,u,r
The navy has also surrendered, and
now the whole republic is in the
hands of Cuban Blaneo, who has hopes
of a lasting peace. ,o. ~ ,sNrvo"
VERsA4L4Es, ian. 9,-Manfeuiel re-
ports the attack made by the enemy
near sapignes, on Monday,w repulsed
with small loss on our side, and a
heavy loss to the enemy, including 25o
prisoners. n, gva .~~o1l .'. ~shlo
rlj On Tuesday, Gaebea, with e'loth
Division, VIGOROUSLY repelled an at
tack made by the army ofrthes North,
near Bapaume. At the end Of the last
fight, the enemy began to retreat, which
soon became disastrous to them In con-
sequence of close pursuit by our cav
airy; md We nave already taken 800
prjsohers.i - etsfrpa'd has h'ir7.
The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07
Confirmation of the Great Battle
.''.''' on the Seine.
Gen. Fairdherbe to his Soldiers,
fSpecial to the Daily Telegraph

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The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07
Cotton Unsettled.
WASHINGTON.

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The Daily telegraph. (Monroe, La.) 1870-1886, 1871-01-07
Prussian Victory near R0uen.

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The New York herald., 1871-11-11
ALDERMAN BRYAN REILLY.

The next member of the mlniclpal government
upon whom the HERALD representative called was
Alderman Bryan Reilly, at his residence, No. 70
Monroe street. The house is handsome brick one,
which had no doubt been at one time occupied by
some old KnickerbocKer now gathered to his
fathers.
A pretty and very polite little girl answered the
ring Of the bell. and said that Mr.. Reilly had not
yet got home to his supper, and that he would be
found at his porter house at the corner Of Monroe
and Madison streets.
The reporter went 70 the liquor shop AMI inquired
Of the very polite barkeeper where the Alderman Of
the Seventh might be found. The intensely
polite DarKeeper, who is very much admired
In the negnborho0d, said be was mot In
at present." but that he might be found
In "the CluD Room" The reporter not being ma
tive Of the dee-strck and feeling nervous vcntured
TO inquire where the club room was situated. The
very polite barkeeper, in suave tones.
called q ''sitter'' up to the counter and
said, "He will show you the wav." The "sitter,"
having idea vaguely In his uddled head that the
reporter was some disappointed ofice-seeker leaned
across the bar M and asked e, In whisper, "Do you
"Non whispered the barkeeper in return, ~
don't know who he ls but show MIN over TO the club,
The .sitter," feeling tnat 1t was an important
occasion and expecting q drink when he came back,
took the reporter to the opposite corner Of Market
(by the way they are all odfashioned brick houses
In this districn, and drawing key he opened the
door OF the Bryan Reilly Association Club House.
All these Aldermen seem to have club houses,
however they get them Social life is very
%Hsh Ss ness walked sy them back is is svdsa ss
to the third rosewood door and knocked. The door
was opened ana an old-fashioned room was dis
closed with high ceilings and half dozen political
young fellows sitting round the fireplace discussing
whether it would be wise and prudent to impeach
His Honor Mayor Hall or not. The messenger said
"Here Is q gentleman TO see tile Alderman"
with light nustache, and about thirty.eight years
of age, rose with copy Of the HERALD In his hand
and came toward the door where the reporter was
standing, ike deputy sheriff, awaiting move
ment
"Whatis it can do for you, sir ~ asked the Alder.
man.
Il want to ask you some questions" said the re-
The Alderman seemed uneasy and came closer
'Do you intend to count the votes OF the new
Board Of Aldermen elected on the reform tcketYn
Alderman kEILLY-CeEtanly we do, sir.
REPORTER-DO you believe In the decision of the
Court Of Appeals in the case OF Fowler against
Alderman REILLY-I am entirely ignorant (cau-
tiOusly.
new Board In place Of the old Board
Alderman REILLY-I am entirely ignorant.
REPORTER-Has the Mayor the power to I'LL vacan-
Alderman REILLY-Of tnat I am entirely igno.
REpoRrER-will your present Board impeach
Mayor Hall II he does not comply with your wishes
IN appointing the old Board over again
Alderman REILLY (very cautiously ana copying
Boss Tweeds late interviews)-I am entirely lgno-
rant.
club house.
The New York herald., 1871-11-11

obIlging clerk. who did not know where Mr.. McCaf-
i,ey had gone TO tMne the woodone Mdetmaa ~ an
a1a e Se' saopeT 10 wa uoSr 9r s sSe s
porter, doomed TO wait upon yicerl9us aldermen,
found himself again AZ 54 LUDLOW street in front
@ tne decent locking three story brick house. IL !,
an oid saying that "a long chase Is stern @ cnase"
lust rs Ashbury found it outside the HOOK one day.
The same was hunted down at last. = 49,, ,.,,.
The lights were burning brightly In the deceh.
three story brick house as ,he reporter approached
the basement door OF No. 54 u Ludlow street Little
did he think OF the reception which awaited MN;
mustache at the door who was 10
,,od some one ne ,.S9 White es beare saaas
looked out on the street. A stout, thick burIy
form, about five feet nine inches li,.h n,gn OF or
umbrella and dressed In thick overcoat
and dark clothes. The young man man with with
the stout, burly man In the dark clothes politely
and with good deal Of timidity-
"ls this Alderman WEIGH"
What do you wani-ehf
81 am from the HERALD. left my name two
regard TO the proposed change that will come 1t Is
said, in the Board OF Aldermen"
but very unceremonious manner and, without ,a,ud
toward Grand. The reporter followed MIN very
at ana as n
Ing the slightest courtesy, and without even 80
much as turning his back satd in an lnso,ent way
'sShOrt and 10 the pOint.n
AS he disappeared up the street In binding mist
and rain. low gr0ggery In the distance and his
form half hidden by an uncouth umbrella, the re-
porter, rebufed and aQhss fell into revere, and
the reveric was as follows
.This Is the type OF the New York Alderman for
fifteen years. In the days OF the RoOsevets. Rikers
Westervelts Homes and stuyvesants It was an honor
to belong to the municipal government OF New
York. and its Aldermen were chosen for their
probity, standing In society, good manners, high,
bold courtesy or mercantile honor. Times nave
changed. Civility Is cheap. It costs nothing.
Times will change again. And we are on the eve OF
a great cnange. when Aldermen Will have 10 mani
fest civility."
This was the last seen OF Alderman Welsh and
here he is dismissed
The New York herald., 1871-11-11
ALDERMA BARNEY O,NEILL.

The next place visited was the LIQUOR store OF
Alderman Barney O'Neill, Of the Twenty first ward,
which located at No. 49s Second avenue corner of
Tnirterh street. The barkeeper, nice young fellow
with auburn hair from the outskirts OF the county
Monaghan stated that Mr.. ONei was not in but
could be found at the "Cub House' across the ave-
nue.. The reporter, who was by this time very
tired, crossed Second avenue TO white frame
house which is built back some few feet from the
inner margin OF the sidewalk.
Alderman O'Nell keeps another liquor store at
No. 1904 Third avenue. young man. Billy, by
name, as 1t afterwards proved, was coming down
the steps OF the white frame house, which is
neatly overhunG by DacOnv as the reporter
ascended the steps. He viewed the intruder
suspiciously as he ascended, but when Mr.. ONeil's
name was mentioned kind and genial expression
Overspread his features. The Alderman was In an
upper room, nicely furnished, up stairs,
in which the members Of the Bernard
O'Neill Association meet for convivia and political
discussion nightly There was no one present be.
side Mr.. O'Neill, but Mr.. Michael Moore the wealthy
brewer Of East Twenty.nrst street, who was en-.
gagged in deep discussion with Alderman O'Nelll,
who is an invalid, having been confined to his
bed for ten weeks, having been thrown from q car
rage in the Central Park. Not yer recovered. he
70 .0 vote Illegally Mr. Mn oSeI was as taken, aSSsa
a tru@ped up charge to the United States Court and
there was held in $40 900 bail, an immense sum in
those days The Alderman seemed to be
quite civil fellow, without any Of the
Dogberry insolence OF his associate Aldermen,
and replied to questions very cheerfully, although
he was lame and moved around the room with dYl-
Guilty.
what do you intend to do about t-this new
move OF the Mayors ~ asked the reporter.
ALDERMAN O'NRILL-Well, ! suppose the old
Board VIII hold over
REPORTER-Do you think there will be any
attempt TO impeach the Mayor BY the old B0ardS
Alderman OSNEILI,-l don't know. for have not
been down town for ten weeks, and have no right
to say what they will do. think we will hold over
anyhow. As the Roman used to say, h0nf soft Qut
gaGiy pense--tenapIs J,tgit. Let's take drink.
This was the last Alderman seen out Of all the
fifteen. and thus ends their tale.
The New York herald., 1871-11-11

ddefray Mr. Foley's entire expenses. or this sum
Mr. F0ley retained SJ3j TO repay his actual
casn outlay, in which was included The
aforementioned $i0l The sum OF S4,93l was
PAID 10 Mr.. j. II. Strahan for his heavy disc urse-
lnents and well-earned fees, and for the fees OF
Messrs Fullerton and II. ii. Strahan. The balance.
S4,l34, was paid TO Mr.. W. G.. Barrett, my partner;
MI. heuneid twn0 assisted me personally upon Jho
law ol tne casel ana myself. The precise sum
received by me was ST $50 80. For this under the
the case, labored for weeks by day and night to the
entire exclusion oil all other business and per-
formed services for which, to an ordinary Client
would reasonably nave charged ut least the $40, 01O
which nave been taunted with receiving.
EThe subcommittee, consisting of General BARLOW
and Governor Salomon, who conferred with me
upon the subject, bear me witness that, while un-
willing to place lower estimate upon the services
OF either my associates or myself repeatedly OF.
fered If the committee felt unwilling unable to
tliem and in addition To contribute from my own
funds to the employment OF other counsel. These
are the exact facts with respect to the 5000
Subsequently the committee retained General
Barlow, Messrs. w. II. Pecknam and A. II. Law
renee and myself as its general counsel. and
or expert labor, handed each OF these gentle
men, as well as myself. retainer OF $1,000.
This l accepted very reluctantly. feeling that,
tf patG at all, the retainer should have been
much larger. From tnat time until the pre-
sent I have declined oil other retainers, have
entirely abandoned my private professional business
and without further compensation, have devoted
my self exclusively TO the initiated prior to MIR.
OC0n0rs retainer and also to searching for evidence
and facts.
formation have done me injustice upon this subject
will lie good enough to give publicity TO tins com
GEO. G. BARRETT
The New York herald., 1871-11-11
A SAD TRAGEDY.
Melancholy Case Of Accidental Shooting 10
williamsburg.

Melancholy Case Of Accidental Shooting i0
WILLIAMSBURG.
One OF the most distressing tragedies that have
ever taken place In Brooklyn occurred at about avc
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the Wall House, cor
ner Fourth and South Fifth streets, Williamsburg.
by which young man. named Edward L. NICHOLS
was hurried into eternity without moments
notice. The facts Of the case are OF Q most
melancholy character. 1t seems tnat Nj.
Charles Barnard, VINO. with his WIFE and
child, occupied apartments In the wall HOUSE, .
returned early in the afternoon, In company Win
Mr. Nichols OF New York, where they were engaged
in the business OF brokers' On their way across tno
ferry Mr. Barnard remarked TO his Hiend tnat NC
had lately received the present OF revolver, ana
that he would let him see 1t when they reached
home. Having arrived at the wall House tney went
TO their respective apartments. In short time Mr..
barnard repaired to Mr.. Nichols room with the
weapon In his hand. He knocked at the door,
which Mr.. Nichols instantly opened. Mr.. Barnard
then raised the revolver and was about TO hand ie
to mis- friend to examine when it accidentally ex-
piOded Mr. Nichols received the bullet In
Inc corner OF his lett eye. The buet
penetrated the braln ana produced death
in less than half an hour. The unfortunate young
man never spoke from the moment he was shot.
Mr. Barnard was struck with CONSERVATION at the
horrible accident, and rushed wildly for physician.
DIR. Acheson was on hand IN few moments, but tho
cause OF the fatal shooting Instantly gave himself
mp to Captain Woglom and Is retained IN custody TO
await the result OF the Coroners inquest. BOtn
young men were members OF the same company Oh
the Forty seventh regiment. Mr. Nichols, who was
twentyfO years OF age, leaves vile ana cilds
The New York herald., 1871-11-11
RUNNING NOTES-POLITICAL AND GENERAL.

The Mobile Register propounds the following CO
nundrum:-"If q poor white devil were to come 10
grief and the gallows for crime, how would the
errors of mis- situation he softened and assuaged to
have negro Sheriff to 1T the moose to his neckf'
suppose you were to try the experiment, and and
out how you would like 1t yourself
The Cincinnati Times says Tweed sits aloft on the
ruins OF the democratic party. Yes; he alof.
The Cincinnati Times thinks that the Tom Scott
Presidential spasm is about over. He is still, how
ever very good rolling stock for railroad politicians.
the Brooklyn Times says that MAN OF consider
able wit has recommended politicians to swallow .
toad every morning in order to harden them against
disappointment. III this advice" continues the
Times, chad been followed the past week there
would have been scarcity In the toad market"
That would probably have been the case had not 80
many reformers "toed the mark"
The New York herald., 1871-11-11
SOUNDING THE FRAUDS.

number Of legal members Of the Democratic
Reform Association have combined TO collect evi-
dence OF fraud at the election OF Tuesday and prose-
cute all the participants therein. reporter
who called at the 0fice OF A. B.
Lawrence, JT, No. rs Nassau street, met
several OF the committee who declined 10 specify
special Of fraud lest the guilty should be pro-
nounced, but they declared that evidence Is con-
stantly accumulating that Will create stir when
it Is made public that there Is evidence
of fraud from every ward In the city
except the Twenty-frst perhaps, and 1t is believed
that Tweed Fields and Frear can be unseated.
They say that In every election district In the
the districts OF the First and Fourth wards. IL is
reported that In the Eleventh district Of the seventh
got from persons showing that twenty five more
votes were deposited for Sige than were given HIM
on the canvass. It Is alleged that there is pretty
strong evidence Of fraud In the election OF John j.
Blair also.
The New York herald., 1871-11-11
VIClORS AND VANQUISnED.
Tho Municipal Reform Young Men Afesr the
Election Frauds-Preparing for Mas Meet
ing-Evidence Of Election Crimes Accumu-
lating-Tom Fields Return Disputed
Judge Barrett vindica.es Himself
TIE YOUNG MEMS MUNICIPAL REFORM As
ISOLATION,

"A meeting Of the Executive Committee OF the
above assemblage was held al the rooms IN Union
square, last night. There were present
Mr.. Olney, the First Vice President. Messrs
Roosevelt, Hamilton, Stoates. Mitchell, Borden
varmin, Weld, Gore, Davies, Van Reinslever
Havenmeyer and Lespensar. Reports from the
Presidents OF the wards Of the city in which
the association had organizations were read. Mr.
Lespensar from the Twelfth ward, reported that
In the western division OF that ward members Of
the association were present at all the polling
places at night acting as press reporters that the
captain OF the police mad tried to remove members
OF the association acting at 13lst street.
Mr. Gore reported from the Fifteenth ward that
members of the association present at all the poll
ing places during the day watching the inspectors
and challenging the voters, distributing ballots, and
at night doing duty as press reporters.
similar reports were furnished from the Ninth.
Twelfth. Fifteenth Sixteenth. Seventeenth, Eight
eenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth, Twenty first and
TwentY-second wards.
From the Niaeteentn ward General Davies re-
ported that Mr.. Fitch. member Of the association
was arrested and confined In the station house dur
ing the whole Of the day for challenging vote He
was released ut night and sent on duty as o.
watcher.
The committee then resolved that mass meeting
Of the association would be neld on some evening
next week 70 o sncn o nye n was
public notice would be given.
MI. MILLER moved that each Ward President be
notified that he will be expected to report be-
fore Wednesday next in writing to the Secretary
OF the Funeral Association the work already accom-
plshed by the ward associations and the best way
to further future work.
1t was also resolved that the President of the DIFF
ferent ward associations be directed to lay before
the Committee Of Grievances OF the association, any
violations OF the Election laws that may have come
under the observation OF the members that such In
fraction of the law may be examined into, and be
presented by the respective ward organizations
through the proper officers and by the advice and
assistance OF the Committee OF Grievances OF the
General Association.
The committee then adjourned subject to the call
nj the ChaIr.