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THE NEGOTIATIONS.

Favre and Bismarck mt tVersaIlles-FuiI Par
tIcuInrs of the InIeryiews-ExeIteme at
PersEiIIes-When the NEGOTIATIONS Are Over
Bismarck whistles n Significant Air.
VERSAILLES, Jan. &C. via LONDON, Jan. 30-Morn-
ing-The negotiations between Bismarck and Favre
form one OF the most interesting chapters IN the
history Of this most memorable war; The arrival OF
FaUe was known to none except those immediately
concerned in conducting him through the lines.
On his arrival at the house, accompanied by Bis
marck in she Rue Provence, he was Immediately
admitted into the presence of the Chancellor
After few preliminary remarks Bismarck said -
"Well, Monsieur Favre, what Is the object OF this
vist?"
put stop to the terrible suferiDgs OF the country,
for now that hope OF relief from without seems to
be lost Paris must needs seek peace All we ask is
such consideration as a generous enemy might give
without the loss OF advantage or honor"
Bismarck expressed his desire TO do all in his
power to show his respect for the suffeTings and
galantry OF the French nation, consistent with the
safety, honor and interest OF United Germany He
said that this had been from the first to the last the
object and desire OF the Emperor and all his ad-
yisers, since the commencement OF this unhappy
FavPe nrst demanded the termsIalready reported
Bismarck replied :"lt is not in my province to re-
fuse or TO accept the terms. but must say the
present proposals are such that cannot myself ap-
prove them, and feel confident nay august master
will reject them. However, it is my duty to submit
them TO his consideration"
After this formal business, Bismarck assumed the
familiar and sociabe air for which he is famous,
and invited Favre 10 partake OF refreshment add
ing playfuliy that, from all reports 'you are not
wsll supplied inside the city" FaYre consented,
and good dinner was soon spread. After the en-
tertAinment FaVre was politely but strictly placed
under surveillance, and occupied an apartment over
the Police Bureau.
AS ALREADY known, the first overtures were
promptly rejected. After Favres return with the
acceptance OF the terms in substance demanded by
the Emperor great excitement prevailed in Yer-
sailles. Phe Mayor went twice to the Police Head
quarters to endeavor TO obtain an interview, but
received a peremptory order not 10 repeat the
attempt as such act would render him liable to i'm
pTisonment All communication between FaVre
and outsiders was strictly prevented
A subsequent interview took place between Bis
marek and FavTe The former afterwards waited
on the King and the Council when FaVre's accep-
tance on the part OF the Provisional Government
was submitted. After Bismarck left the Emperor,
he walked into the once OF his chief aid,
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A TRAGEDY IN NEW YORK.
-Four Persons sufrscated nv Gas.

Charles Moller, proprietor OF bakery at No 1897
Third avenue, between EiRhty-fourth ana Rightly
nth streets discovered early last eyeninQ that fonr
persons, who occupied the rear room on the second
1Oor Of his premises, had been suffoGated by the
escape OF gas. The deceased persons were sIohn
age 80 his son, ID. Bernard, age 4; and Suaan
Sands, age 25, living with them.
When discovered all were lying on bed In We
room, ana seemed TO be asleep. Apparently they
had died without a struggle. Captain Byrnes OF
the TWenty-Jhird precinct police, was informed OF
the tragedy, and at once began an investigation. A
surgeon was summoned, and after examining the
bodies, he gave il as his opinion that death had
taken place within fOTty-eight hours. Further in
drop pipe in the ceiling. MOller stated that he had
until recently only used gas on the lower moor OF
The front room Of the second floor was rented by
him a short time ago TO the Oriental Club, and Mol
Ter employed plumbers to put gas pipes in the club
ROOM The work was hnished on Saturday, and
used by the club that evening. The open drop pipe
the occupants of the premises, and consequently
there was an escape OF gas during the entire even
ing into the room occupied by the unfortunate
family, who, 1t is conjectured, retired early and
were asleep before the smell OF gas had attracted
Last evening the smell in the room was yerl
strong Captain Byrnes arrested the plumbers, JohI
Hapne and Charles Colyille, and held them TO avail
the action OF Coroner Schirmer who will lnVesti
gate the matter to-day Meller, his wife, Charles
Wilson, William Brown, S. 5. Penrose, and n
Berge, inmates OF the house, were also detained a
witnesses. The affair created intense excitemen
In the vicinity, large and curious crowd cOngre
eating around the building until q late hOur-M
IStbuRs today.
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FROM THE STATE.
The Ooal strike.

ASHLAND, Pa, Jan. 31.-The President of the
Anthracite Board of Trade has just published a
call to the coal operators of the Schuylkill
region to meet in Philadelphia on Thursday
next.
All operators, whether connected with the
local trade associations or not, are earnestly in
vited to be present, as measures of the greatest
importance to the general trade will come before
the meeting.
The Philadelphia Public Buildings.
Special Despatch to the EUening Telegraph.
HARRISBURG Jan. 31.-The Committee on
Municipal Corporations of the House this morn
ing unanimously agreed to report with a mega
tive recommendation Mr.. Miller's bill designed
to prevent the erection of the public buildings
at the intersection of Broad and Market streets.
The Committee on the
Price and Lynd Contest
held a meeting this morning. Mr.. Price was
not represented by counsel, one of whom sent
information that he did not intend to be present.
Mr.. Briggs argued the motion to quash the petit
ton of Price on the ground of the illegalty of
the certificate attached. The committee decided
that Mr.. Lynd should file an answer, and that it
should not in any way be allowed to affect the
motion to quash. The committee adjourned to
meet tomorrow. 1t seems to be conceded that
the case will be permitted to go by default on
the part of Mr.. Price.
The European Steamship Bill
was again before the House Corporation Com
mittee this morning. 1t was agreed to report it
with the amendments that the tax exemption
clause should be limited to ten years; that all
the vessels should be built on the Delaware; and
tLat all the material used in their construction
should be purchased in Pennsylvania.
Messrs. Rey burn and Marshall opposed the
amendments, believing so important measure
should not be hampered at its start. Other
Philadelphia members refuse to state what
course they had pursued in the committee. Mr..
Josephs was absent.
The act repeating the
Delinquent Tax Collector Bill
of last session was also discussed in committee
and made the special order for Thursday
evening. 1t is believed that 1t will be reported
as committed.
The Answer of MIR. Lynd
alleges that instead of having 1859 majority he
really had 1885, 1t admits fraud in the Sixth
division of the Sixteenth ward, and also admits
that the return of the Seventeenth division OF
the Fifteenth ward, SS majority for Price, was
not included in the general return.
1t also instances a number of precincts in the
Third, Fourth, and Fifth wards, where 575 and
upwards of illegal votes were polled for Price.
1t asks that the returns of the Eighth division
of the Fourth ward, Fourteenth division of the
Seventh ward, Third and Sixth divisions of the
Fifth ward, and Seventh division of the Fourth
ward, be disregarded, as residents were pre-.
vented from voting by organized gangs Of
rowdies.
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Blackmailing the hin
The PhiIa. Public Buildings.
FROM EUROPE.
Gnmbettn Ratiaes the CnpituIntIon.

Gambetta Ratihes the Capit ulation.
LONDON, Jan. 30.-Gambetta ratiies the
capitulation and will not resign.
Stormy Interview between EugenIe and Per-
siEny.
The Empress Eugene, after q stormy inter-
view with the Duke de Persigny, ordered him to
quit her presence, since he persisted in urging
her to consent to the dismemberment of France.
Reported Suicide of the Republican Chief
LONDON, Jan. 30.-Gambetta, head of the
Bordeaux branch of the French Government is
reported to have committed suicide.
Distress in Pnrls-The RevIctualIIng Impeded.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 30-The distress in Paris
is very great and the destruction of the rail-
ways impedes the revictualling of the city. The
Germans are meanwhile supplying articles of
first necessity from their own stores.
Provisions Forwarded from Germany.
BRUSSELS, Jan. 30.-Immense quantities of
provisions are being forwarded to Paris, and
great efforts are being made to restore the rail-
ways. The Scissors line will be repaired in
forty eight hours, and the direct route in eight
days.
France In n Stupor.
The capitulation of Paris has caused feeling
of stupor in the north Of France.
The Emperor and Bismarck to Return to
Germany.
LONDON, Jan. 31-1230 A. M.-Count Bis
marck will leave France after the meeting of
National Assembly at Bordeaux. The early re-
turn of the Emperor to Berlin is expected
There is a report that he will start to-day (Tues-
day., but it is not yet authenticated.
Passport Regulations.
The Germans will enforce rigid passport regu-
lations during the armistice.
How the Armistice Is Received.
LILLE, Jan. 30.-The armistce has astounded
the people of the North of France, though the
general impression is rather favorable than
otherwise. There is a feeling of uncertainty as
to the future, and desire to wait for the condi-
tions of peace before deciding upon plans for
the future. 1t is reported that the Germans
have invested AbbeVille Notwithstanding the
armistice.
The New Portuguese Cabinet.
LISBON, Jan. 30.-The Marquis Deavila is en-
deavoring to complete the formation of the new
Cabinet. The Bishop of Nyen has withdrawn
from the Ministry.
Gambetta and Fayre..
BORDEAUX, Jan. 30.-Gambetta forwarded q
despatch by telegraph to-day to NJ. Favre, at
Versailles, requesting him to break the silence
maintained by the Paris Government; to state
the name of the minister whose coming to Bor-
deaux has been announced, and the motives OF
the delay in his movements, and to give precise
information respecting the condition of Paris.
Demonstrations have Occurred
in several French towns against both the
armistice and the mutilation of France.
The Municipality of Lyons
appears to maintain its resist ance to the Ger
mans, and has sent deputation TO Bordeaux
to urge the adoption of general measures foI
the same object.
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FROM THE WEST.
German ReIoicings in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 31.-The Germans were re-
joicing last night over the success of their coun-
trymen in France. Large demonstrations were
also made last night in Covington, and will be
continued again to night. meeting was held
last night in this city to prepare for grand
celebration of the German victories.
Kentucky Central Railroad.
A public meeting was held last night in Gov
ington against additional powers being granted
to the Kentucky Central Railroad Company.
school Funds and Law Libraries.
The School Board took action last night
against the bill pending in the Ohio Legislature
allowing the appropriation of the school fund
for the aid of law libraries.
Obituary.
Colonel j. N. Eastman, an old and prominent
citizen of Vincennes, died to-day at his resi-
dence.
German Rejoicing In Denver.
DENVER, Jan. 30.-The Germans are Jublant
over the German success at Paris. salute of
one hundred guns was fired this afternoon, and
a torchlight procession paraded tonight.
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PhiIadeIphia Trade ReDOrr.

TUESDAY, Jan. 81 Bark - In the absence OF
sales we quote No. Quercitron at $50 % ton.
Seeds-ClOverseed Is quiet, with small sales at
10A@llAc y pound. Timothy Is nominal at Sc '25.
FlaXseed may be quoted e2l0.
TIE Flour market continues fair, and from the
home consumers a steady demand. About 500 bar
rels sold, including supernne at S59550; extras at
s5'7b@6T5; Wisconsin and Minnesota extra family
at s6 756a7'T5; Pennsylvania do. do at S6'2506 so
Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio do do. at S6T6975 and
fancy brands at fS@s. Rye Flour is held at S5259
$50 In Corn Meal no sales.
There is very little prime Wheat offering and for
this description fair demand prevails. Sales of
Indiana red at 81 6T@l 80; Pennsyvania do at 81 as
and amber at 81 60@l 81 Rye is held at 95@9Tc for
western Corn Is quiet, but steady. Sales OF yellow
at S0@s2c., and Western mixed at 7SaSOc. Oats are
unchanged 1900 bushels sold at 6796Oc.
In Barley and Malt no sales.
Whisky is quiet but steady; we quote Western
iron bound at soc.
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FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
Whaling News.


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 30.-The whaling bark
Massachusetts,, owned by Moore & Co. of this
city, was wrecked at Scammon's Lagoon on the
9th instant. She is a total loss. Her crew was
saved, and are now en- route to this city.
German celebration.
The Germans celebrated the fall of Paris
to-day. Between four and five thousand formed
and marched in procession. The houses were
illuminated, and the whole city appears to take
part in the rejoicing.
Death of Commodore Wentworth.
Commodore E. Wentworth, U. s. Navy,
senior son of the "Old Oaken Bucket" poet
died here last night of typhoid fever, aged
fifty-fve years, leaving a widow and five
children.
The Weather
is warm and favorable. Nothing has been
heard of
The Steamer Colorado,
from Panama, now overdue.
BIackmailinR the Chinese.
The Special Government Agent at Fort Lane
is making strong efforts to expose and bring to
justice the attaches of the Custom House impli-
Gated In blackmailing the Chinese merchants.
The blackmaiers evidently work together, and
the Chinese are afraid to give their testimony
for fear of prosecutions hereafter.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
EVENING TELEGRAPH OFFICE,
r.AGI.. IaHa

Tuesday, JAN 81, 1871. !
The bank statement last night reflects the diff
ferent phases of the money market during the
past week very faithfully. There is a heavy
falling off in the amounts of deposits, amount
ing to SS5S,597. Specie has also declined $191-
39S, and the loans have been contracted $780,
Ga. There is a slight increase in legal tender
reserves amounting to $500, 1853. These figures
indicate no material change, but only turn in
the condition of the money market usual at the
beginning of February. The demand for loans
to-day is only moderate. We quote on call at
519@613 per cent, according to collateral, and
discount at 7@S per cent for short dates and
good credit.
Gold continues moderately active and strong
ranging between 111@1111S.
Government bonds continue in favor with in
vestors, and prices show further advance of
about Is.
The Stock market was moderately active and
steady in prices Old City 6s sold at 10OJS, and
new do at 101@101%.
Reading Railroad sold at 401l949'31; CAM
den and Amboy at 116H; Norristown at 81;
Catawissa preferred at 1886, b. o.; North Penn
sylvania at 44s4; and Philadelphia and Erie at
2s1s@2sH.
In Canal shares there were sales of Lehigh at
3414@343s, the latter b. o.
In Bank shares the only sales were In Phila-
delphia at 100.
Second and Third Streets Railroad stock
changed hands at 581f, and Thirteenth and FIT
teenth Streets do. at 90, and few shares of Cen
tral Transportation at so.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES
Reported by De Haven Il Bro, No 4OS. Third street
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beta was the foremost man in France, he deve-
loped administrative qualities Of the highest ORDER
q rare amount OF prudence and foresight in one 80
young in years, 80 lacking in experience, and 30
extreme in views. Although he failed signally to
save France from disaster and humiliation, he
labored nobly TO achieve that end, and deserved
well OF his country and Of the world,
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General Lemdorf, and began to whistle Prussian
air which the trumpeter sounds at boar-hunts when
the beast Is down and settled After concluding
for time he walked out again, never having spoken
a single word to any one present
Next morning, the 25th, the terms drawn up over
night between Bismarck and Favre in detail were
handed to the Emperor, who opened the papers,
read frowned, and observed, in disturbed tone:-
"Bncore trop de bdivsrne." There ia good reason to
believe that the Emperor is badgered and bc:nered
by the tricks OF politicians, but will be well pleased
when all is over,
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New York money and stock s1arkst.

NEW YORK. Jan. 91.-5tocks steady. Money
coupon, iilH; DO 1884, do, nov do. 1885, do. 1Osx
90. 1895 new 1929; DO e 1851, iosh 90: iSss: 1883
Canton Co., IN Cumberland pref, so; New York
Central ana Hudson River, 945S Erie, 2l2<; Reading
III; Michigan Southern, 944; nlinoiG Central
lss Cleveland and Pittsburg, 1041S, ex div; Chi
Wayne, 94i Western Union Telegraph. 4eX.
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PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Senate.

HARRISBURG, Jan. S1.-Mr. Graham presented the
minority report on the Lynda-Dechert case 1t is
the same as when withdrawn for amendment, with
the exception OF erroneous ngures being taken
out
Mr.. Nagle one providing that the Frankford and
Southwark Railway Company shall pay annually
nsped se 6S Se % I9e U IVdena sr @ de-
the par value Of the capital, tax OF six per cent
on such excess over six per cent on the par value
thus declared, and the tax shall be in lieu OF the tax
O. 1851.
A supplement to the act Incorporating the Phila-
delphia and Delaware River Railroad Company.
r. MT Decnert one incorporating the nrm OF Morris,
Mr.. Henszey, one directing the State Treasurer to
pay X. w. Hammell such sum as may be found du g
him for services as captain OF the Dana Troop from
July 2, 1858, to September Is, 1865.
Mr.. Connel, one making it unlawful for the Ger
mantown Passenger Railway Company, or any per-
son acting for hem to salt the tracks OF said road
between Mannheim street and the end Of their road,
in the Twenty-second ward:
Mr. Albright, one repeating the law that limits the
charter OF the Allentown Iron Company to twenty
years.
Also the Senate bill incorporating the Republican
lnvincibes OF Philadelphia The following is the bill
authorizing reformed voting in the election OF school
directors as .t passed the Senate:-
Section l. Be il enacted. etc. That in future elections
of Directors of Common Schools this th
% two or more are to be chosen in dis
his votes to one or more canadstes as he shall think
elected. ANY appoint tment to fill vacancy in Board
Of DIRECTORS shall whenever practicable be made
voted for the directors whose place is to be filed
Section q Whenever voter shall intend to give
votes than to candidate for director he shall
his intention distinctly and clearly upon the face
his ballot, otherwise but vote shall be counted and
allowed TO such Candidate but any ballot which shall
tain greater number of than the whole
number to which the voter shall be entitled shall be
jected.
House.
The morning session was occupied in the first
reading OF number Of private bills OF particular
Importance. The Corporation Committee OF the
House has agreed to report the American Steamship
Company bill, but has added amendment proyid-
ing that the exemption from taxation shall only ex-
tend for ten years. and has inserted the following
proviso:-
Provided that all vessels used by this company on yoy
outward to Europe and all machinery I'D in them
except such may be furnished for repairs other
shall be built manufactured in the State of Pennsyi.
vania.
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BnItImore Produce nIarkes.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 81 Cotton inactive and rather
unsettled middling uplands, 15915Ac; low mid
ding, 14&c. Flour active and City Mills advanced
25 cents. Howard Street superhne, S55066; do.
super1ne, s6@T'7S; do. extra s7@s'95 ;.do family,
sS5C@1l Western superfne, s5'5O@6; do. extra,
sc 50@725; do. family s150@S'5e Wheat firm and
active; choice white, 50; fair to prime, 81 75@1 90 I;
prime to choice red, 81 s0@2; fair to good, s1'66
al SO; common, s145@ls5; Ohio and Indiana, 81 go
@1T5; Pennsylvania, S155C9l65. Corn firm and
scarce; white s9@90c.; yellow, soc. Oats quiet at
55@b6c. Rye quiet at 90895c. Provisions un-
changed. Whisky quiet at 95N@9GHc.
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Reported by De Haven Bro, No 40 s. Third street
FIRST BOARD,
$1,000 City So, Old. i

FIRST BOARD.
$500 City 6s, DID,. 10i IL sh Cam d A. .116
$500 do.......10 .100T e6 sh Norrist'n R.. 81
$500 do. .:.:..lOl 200 sh Pm e r. b5 2s1S
slI0O City 6s, New lO1 200 do. b60 2sG
5000 do. .lol 70 sh Reading Il. 43's 81
$4,000 Phla d EOS. 80 100 sh Leh N boo S415
$4,000 Am Gold. .1111fl 100 do 500 84S
$3.50 Sch rs L. 81 200 do - b6O B4sz
$500 Pa 6s, 8 Sc. E. .lO6 7shN Pa RI 44I
$1,000 Penna Cp SIS .l04 16 sh Phila Bk 100
$1,000 Sch N 6s, T6. T5k 10 sh Cent Trans SO
100 sh Cat Pr. boo. 3sx SO sh I'd IL Sd ST. bs6
BETWEEN BOARDS.
si00 Read 6s, sc. 96kl CT sh Cam Am ll6I6
f4lOO City IS. Old .l01 400 sh Penna r. 62J<
15 SIN Ph Win 516 50shOC IA r. 46X
NARR LADEER, brokers, report this morning