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QUINCY. Mass. Nov. Is. II.

-'A'aNot'' wv AOj L.
i. Warren Kelsey, Esq:
DEAR SIR received to day
your letter asking my opinion
upon the proposition OF the Mis-
souri, Republican that the Deuo-
cratic party abstain from making
any nomination for the next pres
idency, provided they are assured
the Liberal Republicans vii, 60
forward and nominate a candi-
date in opposition to the present
incumbent. | am satisfied that
such a course would be wise and
Patriotic, and should be glad to
SIZE the Democracy concur in such
a resolution regard the pres
ent administration as a national
calamity, continuance Of which
should be averted at almost anv
sacrifice; not because it is Rcpub-
lican in politics, but because it is
mean in character, sordid in tone.
Ignorant, corrupt and arbitrary.
Because mere Than any we have
had, it has disappointed the
hopes and deadcn the generous
aspirations of good men of all
parties. Because il is doing mora
TO permanently diSunite the States
than the government of jefferson
Davis ever did. Because it's chief
can conceive of no means Of free
government but military force.
and no motive OF public action
but private profit. Four years
more of such an education in fam
lily patronage and popular liberty
that our ignohle incubus might as
well remain "A fixture.
Now | believe that the Demo
cratic party is pOwerlesS alone to
relieve US. | think it is without
hope OF carrying the ne,t cleo
ton. But, if there be a sanguine
man who still hopes, even lie is
sane enough to know that the
thin shadow OF his faith would
fade if he die not reckon in his
roll the States lately in rebellion,
and now liable to martial law, or
some of them. But the votes of
these states will be really at the
disposal of the party which con
trols congress to count or reject,
because in regard to those states,
unhappily, public opinion at the
Nerth is so balanced that reS0-
luton adopted by congress to re
ject their votes, 10y reason of a.
legged fraud or violence perpetrat,
ed upon a part OF their constitu,
ency, would not be manifest
outrage upon decency and free
government. Men of respecta,
bility and character might he
found to defendit. Public senti
ment would not instantly spring
erect to make it infamous. 1t is
possible that this thing may be
done, because men seldom feel
the tyranny of their own party &c
be deSpotism. tits probable that
it will be done if necessary, be,
cause the same feeling, of an
urgency existing to subdue q
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16
Girlhood.

Whs: sigh more swet tlv beautiful
Than glrlhood's tender wears
PsfOre thr BROS is stamped with care
The eye Is dimned with tearsi
Yet girl aoOd comes hut once in life
In all It's joy aud pride;
], is a bright and tender flower,
Too tair 10 long abide
Then cherish it with tenderness,
And prize il for its worth;
For noDght more fair or beautiful
Can ser bs seen on earth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

An exchange pithily remarks:
Men eat too much, fret too much
exercise too little, sleep too little.
aud then drink whisky. Let them
turn themselves into the fresh air.
eat simple food, sleep enourL, and
they Will bc more healthy" Says
DR.. Guthrie: "Ifyou want to keep
a dead man, put him in whisky;
If you want to kill living man,
pat the whisky into him."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16
The Passive Policy.

LETTER FROM JOHN QUINCY AID
ANS-THE VIEWS OF A STATES
DIANA MAGNIFICENT DOCU-
MENT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

Much danger to life and limb
has re.u!ted IRON the careless
habit of leaving orange, banana
and peach skins on the sidewalk: :
but the most dangerous slip we
ever heard Of was owing to Wits
ky skin. -. ...
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

\ woman in New Hampshire
ate ten moderate sized cueurabers
one morning last week, without
any accompanying condimrnt.-
Through the earnest efforts of "A
physician, they did not go with
her to the grave.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

The young men OF New York
city have discarded white vests.
The young ladies use so much oil
Oh their hair, that a vest is emily
good for one evening on the
piazza.
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J. Q. ADAMS.

The wholenumocr OF inning ANTS
arriving in the United States for
the year ending June so, 1871, was
321, 800. of whom 19O,42S, were
males. The nativity of these i'm
migrants WAS us follows:
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

The Missouri Republican quer-
les: '.Where is Boss Tweed to
go!' AS this paper is not addicted
to profanity, we decline to answer
the question.-[Er.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

The balance Of trade is disturb
ed in Newburn. n. c., by the fact
that watermelOns are only three
cents apiece; while cholera mix
ture is half a dollar a bottle.
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Let the youth who stands with
a glass OF liquor in his hand con
slider what he had better throw
away-the liquor or himself.
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onciled myriads of good citizens
TO the manifest violations of the |
whole spirit of Our institutions
which mark all the road from 1866
to the present day, can be relied !
upon 10 suffer one growing neccs-
sity more. 1t would be with US
AS it was IN the ancient days
when the dreaded detrimpnt to
the republic outwsighed the Ger
tain danger to liberty. | have no
doubt that if the votes Of any of
the states | have referred to were
necessary TO elect the Democratic
candidate, they would be thr0wn
out i'll counting. A mere majOri-
~, even if it could be mastered,
will not be permitted to elect ii
Democrat 10 be the next preSi-
dent. NotLing will then remain
but civil war or submission to
usurper, and it is difficult to de
eide which alternative would in
tiict the more lrrcparable injury
upon the habit cE free govern
mprt.
To dismiss an incompetent
official and avoid a government
al crisis, the Missouri policy
offers the only reasonable posi-
biIity which offered. Should ii
succeed it might command Il sup.
port at the North of such a weight
and character that men would no
longer look upon the opposition
rs the mere Salbing horse Of q
prowling rebellion, watching It's
chance 10 bring in d white mans
government" 1t might Conccn-
tr.;te force OF public opinion
which would suflec 10 tampering
with the vote, and combine the
scattered suffragea which, united,
would dispel the duh domination
at Washington, and install lit
man in the White House. &
But, while l frankly avow my
Partially for the project, j do not
blink the very serious obstacles
to its adoption. It must subdue
the pride OF party and break the
bands of party discipline. Now
there are few more obstinate pas
SionS than the sentimental devo-
tion which men offer to that va
| que abstraction, party glory &; and
not maay Of the creedS Of theo.o-
| g are as aespotio as ''plat;oria."
1t will be difficult talk TO bring
a party yet glowing with the
recollection OF d mighty past, and
but now burning with anticipa-
tons Ola great future, TO yie.d
the head of the column and the
command OF the field to allies who
were yesterday enemies. Nor is
there any strong guaranty that
those allies will not finch at the
last. Party leaders are seldom
famous for high moral courage,
which can abide uHshaken the
stern pressure that fOrbisS the
rupture OF party ties. But If they
dare fling down the gauntlet for Il
! duel to the death with the preSl,
dent, it might be possible for the
| Democracy TO rise to the height
where the humiliation of the par
tisan is lost il the satisfaction oil
the patriot. ......
But it is charged that the sacli
fee will be vain, or worSe-wil
surrender the whole scheme o.
Democratic liberty, bare anC
bound, to its enemies. | do no
so forebode the event. | cannot
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1871-12-16

Curran was once asked by one
of his brother judges, ''Do You
see anything ridiculous in this
wig?"
Nothing but the head" was
the reply. .......
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.

Important Announcement from Gen. schenck.
The Washington correspondent of the N. Y.
Tribune writes
There Is the very best authority for the an
nouncement that the Alabama claims and the
fishery troubles are to be Immediately settled.
Minister Sehenck. in conversation this evening,
remarked that the public will know within
twenty-four hours why he is detained, AID the
inference drawn from this and other hints
dropped in Official circles is, that commissioner
will be in this city tomorrow with power to
negotiate treaty and that General ScheDck Is
TO have charge OF the matter on the part OF the
United States.
1t is known that a proposition for partial
settlement has already been made by authority
of the British Government, 2but that, the terms
being unsatisfactory to the United States, the
negotiations were postponed. 1t is supposed that
the agent who is expected tomorrow will have
more extended powers. Mr.. Sumner says there
is no ground for the statement editorially made
by New York journal, that he stands in the
way of a settlement with England, urging that
no arbitration can be complete which does not
include the question of the premature recogni-
tiOn of belligerent rights.
The New York Times correspondent saws: -
"TheTe will be sent to the Senate tomorrow
the highly important and Interesting cores
pondence which has taken place within the past
few days between Secretary Fish aud Sir
Edward Thornton, the British Minister, regard
ing the adjustment of the questions now pend
ing between this Government and Great Britain.
The public will rejoice to learn that such an eX-
preston mas been made by tue British Govern
ment, through Mr.. Thornton, and so promptly
responded to by the President, through
Mr.. Fish, that a speedy and satisfactory
adjustment of all the questions now unsettled is
probable. Indeed, the temper in which the sub
iect has been considered and the results which
are foreshadowed will undoubtedly create a
feeling of satisfaction and delight throughout
the country. This new departure looks TO the
adjustment not alone of the fisheries question,
but of the Alabama, the ST. Lawrence naviga-
ton, the San Juan boundary, and any other
pending matters including the claims OF Bri-
and Losses in the Rebellion"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
K.hiIadeiphsa Trade sxepors.

THURSDAY, Feb. 9.-Bark Is quiet at $50 % ton
for No Quereitron. Tanners bark ranges from 81
10 s22 q cord for chestnut and Spanish oak.
Seeds-COverseed is scarce and commands ! Nc.
y pound Timothy is nominal at Sc 25 and Flaxseed
at S2'1n.
TIE Flour market presents no new feature, the
demand being principally from the local trade,
who purchase OF the higher grades OF extra fami-
rels including supernne at $3.50 extras at t5'I5 a6;
Wisconsin and Minnesota extra family at 1913 97I5;
Pennsylvania do do. at s6'50a6'75; Indiana and
Ohio do. do at s6 75@7'75, and fancy brands at IS
@9b0 as In quality. Rye Flour has advanced, and
ll0 barrels sOld at Sc
The demand for Wheat has subsidized, and prices
favor buyers. Sales OF Indiana red at 81 5S9l6O; ;
Ohio do. at 81 5s@1 60: amber at Sl62@l'o5; and
white at N'S4@l'90. Rye may be quOted At 81 for
Western. Corn is dull at the recent decline. Sales
Of yellow at 7s(9T9c., and Western mixed AZ TIC
Oats are steady, with sales OF Western and Penn
sylvania at 60c
in BARLEY and Malt no sales.
Whisky is dull at 9Ic for Western rOn-bound.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
THIRD EDITION
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Advices from England.
Opening of Parliament.
The Queens Speech.
The Hudson River R. R. Disaster.
-- I
No More Bodies Found.
The Overdue Tennessee
ETC.. Etc.. Etc. Etc. Rtc.
from EUROPE.

Opening of the English ParIlnment-The
Queens speech.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-Parliament reassembled to.
day. The following is the Queens speech de-
livered at the opening of the session.
Lords and Gentlemen:-At an epoch of such
moment to the future fortunes of Europe, l am
especially desirous to avail myself of your
counsels. The war which broke out in the
month of July between France and Germany
has ragged until within the last few days with
uuremittpg and likewise with unexampled
force, and its ravages may be renewed after
but a few days more, unless mode
ration and forethought prevailing over
all impediments, shall sway the councils of both
parties, whose well being is so fatally con-
cerned. At the time when you separated, 1
promised q constant attention to the subject
of ne utral obligations, and undertook to use
my best endeavors to prevent the enlargement
of the area of the war, and to contribute to the
restoration of early and honorable peace.
In accordance with the first of these declara-
tions have maintained the right and strictly
discharged the duties of neutrality.
"The sphere of the war has not been ex-
tended beyond the two countries originally
engaged. Cherishiug with care the cordiality
of my relations with the beligerents, l have for
bore from whatever might have been construed
as gratuitous or uuwarranted interference be-
tween the parties, neither of whom had shown a
readiness to propose terms of accommodation
such as to bear promise of acceptance by the
other.
~ have been enabled on more than one 0cca-
sion to contribute towards placing the repre-
sentatives of the two contending countries in
confidential communication but until famine
compelled the surrender of Paris no further re-
suit had been obtained. The armistce now
being employed for the convocation of an assem-
bly, in France has brought about pause in the
constant accommodation on both sides of
human suffering, and has rekindled the hope of
complete accommodation. 1 pray that this
suspension may result in peace compatible for
the two great and brave nations involved with
security and with honor, and likely therefore to
command the approval of Europe and to give
reasonable hopes of long Duration"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
GAMBETTA'S sUCCEssOR.
M Emmanuel Arnse, the New French NIInIster
0fa a a.. nnaA

of the Interior.
A despatch from Borde aux states that a de-
cree dated February has been puhlishsd AZ
nouncng the appointment OF NJ Emmanuel AraQo
10 the Ministry Of the Interior, a. successor to M
Leo Gambetta, whose nsubord nation to the Paris
Government rendered change necessary.
The new Minister Of the Int rior the eldest son
OF the distinguished astronomer and salesman,
Francois ArsRo, and was born In Paris August G.
1912. He is an advocate, and was elected mem
ber Of the Council OF Advocates. His name, as well
as his opinions aud tendencie caused him to be re-
tanned in several political cases OF importance He
defended Barbes and Martin Bernard in 1882
In las he took active part in the revolution,
and on the morning OF February QI protested from
the balcony Of the NdtiOnaLe against the abdlcaton
OF Louis Philippe, declared the monarchy extinct,
end called for Provisional Government. He was
at once appointed by his Republican friends to op-
pose the proclamation Of the Regency and ran to
the Paais Royal with Sarrans, Jr., Chalk, and
Dumeril. They arrived at the door of the cham.
her in time to see the Duchess OF Orleans and her
son enter.
When NJ. Dupin had read from the tribune the
sbdication which announced the regency, En-
manuel Arago rose and loudly proclaimed that
royalty wasby this act extinct, and the people OBJ
ected to a regency. Lamartne and other deputies
followed, and Provisional Government was or
ganiZed on the spot
In few days 1t was announced in Paris that
Lyons was in a most excited state owing to the
stoppage Of trade and the desttution OF the work.
men, and Arago was Immediately despatched by the
Provisional Government as Commssary- general, with
plenary powers to act according to his discretion
Finding that the question being one OF food) the
danger was imminent, Arago gave an order on the
ReceiverG General for the sum of five hundred thou
sand francs, to be Immediately applied to the relief
OF the distressed.
This action was subsequently misrepresented and
made the subject Of furious party invective but he
afterwards justified by a vote of the Assembly
He was elected a member of the Legislative Assem-
blG for the Pyrenees OreDtales, and despatched
to Berlin as Envoy Extraordinary, May 25 1s4S. He
resigned on the election OF Louis Napoleon as Pres-
dent, and returning to Paris continued In steady
opposition to the Government.
lie protested strongly against the Roman expedi-
tion. Not leaving France after the coup detat, he
resumed the practice OF law in Paris aud in 1861 de-
Tended Btrezowskt. lie was again in politics in
1862 and In the general elections of that year was
the candidate OF the Opposition both in the Eastern
Pyrenees and in the Var, but elected in neither
IL the special elections of the November following
he a cal d date from Parts and elected, Oa
the downfall Of the empire in September last he
cane member of the Government OF National De-
fense hut has not until the present been In any spe
Cial respOnsible pOsitiOn,
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Berlin Mission.
fnh IN kha Esolailln ToIanrn nh

Special Despatch 10 the Eoening Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The House Foreign
Affairs Committee at a meeting to-day had up
the special message of the President on raising
the Berlin mission to one of the first class. The
committee seem to be q good deal divided upon
the subject. 1t is urged that if the Berlin mis-
sion is increased in point of dignity aud salary
so ought the mission to st. Petersburg aud other
places. Members are of the opinion that to
single out the German confederation while
other great powers are overlooked, would be
construed an affront The committee have
special meeting on Saturday to dispose of this
matter and also of the
Alabama and Fishery Questions.
In the mean time special message is ex-
pec.ed from the President to-day or to-mor-
row on the fishery and Alabama questions.
Immediately after reading the journal this
morning Mr. Hooper, Chairman of the Ways
and Means, moved to go into Committee of the
Whole for the purpose OF 1aki ng up the bill for
the repeal of the
TAX on Incomes.
II was fought at every stage by the opponents
of repeal and finally the House refused, by
vote of l03 TO 1O7, to go into Committee of the
Whole. This vote indicates that the House Is
not disros I'd to repeal the tax unless the matter
can be thoroughly discussed.
Naval Orders.
Despatch 20 the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9. Lieutenant Com
mander Smith w. Nichols is ordered to the
Boston Navy Yard. Commander 8. P Quack-
enbush Is detached from the command of the
Pawnee, and placed on waiting orders.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
FROM NEW JERSEY.
The LeEisIatures

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. ga bill was introduced
by Mr.. Valentine in the House to-day to create
the new county OF Musconnetcong from the
counties of Morris, Warren, and Sussex. This
is the same measure which was lost last year.
new charter for Paterson was introduced in
tie Senate.
The feeling of the Republican caucus held last
n CHI was in favor of dismissing all the Demo-
cratic State office holders aud the appointment
of Republicans in their places. Nothing definite
was, however, done.
Tie Senate has passed the bill authorizing the
Morris Canal and Banking Compasy to lease Its
works and franchises.
In the House a bill TO create new county oI
Centre, from Mercer, Mddlesex, and Monmouth,
has been introduced.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
THE NEW YORK "rOMBs" TR RAGEDY.
The MaiDe Bond Robbery Case-Suicide of
s,eveps-A Remarkable Letter.

The N. Y. Express of last evening says:-
About IL o'clock last night, when the keepers
of the City Prison we're making their rounds,
and inspecting cells to see If all was right, when
they came to that occupied by Mr.. s. s.
Stevens they we're Mortified at finding him sus-
pended by the neck from the top of his cell
door by means of a portion of the bed clothing.
He was Immediately cut down and the physician
of the Tombs summoned but all efforts to re-
store animation failed. Captain John Stacom,
the warden of the City Prison, was at once sent
for, and on his arrival an examination of the
cell was made, and the following note written
in lead pencil, on both sides OF soiled piece of
foolscap paper, was found, addressed to Warden
Stacom. The note was as follows
ToMBs Feb. I, 1S7l.-Mr. Warden Stacom, City
Prison, New YORK Dear Sir: - Before another
morning dawDs shall have gone on that ',journey
from which no traveller returns"-tlat we haze any
has been under terrific excitement, and came 70
the resolve to put an end to an existence whch had
become most miserable for having been convicted
on false charge by Andrew HayfOrd, the Mayor Of
Belfast and George W. Buckmar, OF the same city,
and Monroe Young, OF Ellsworth, Me- l say now,
as hope soon to appear before my God, that there
was not one word Uf truth In the evidence so help
me Almighty God. They win get Their reward, and
on their hands rests the blood OF innocent man.
Please have me sent to my daughter, who is at No.
PAL West Forty third street, in as quick way as
McCridie OF Bar gor OF the affair, and publish this
short notice In the city papers, and ostge, Yours
truly s. s. STEVENS.
On the margin of fragment of daily ne VS.
paper was written the following
81 meant to have added In the body OF the note
that would not suffer the disgrace Of the States
prison for crime was innocent Of"
The daughter OF Mr.. Stevens who rs alluded to In
the above note arrived at the Tombs early this
morning in company with some friends and eamel
to he overwhelmed with sorrow over the fate OF her
father.
MIR. Stevens was not sentenced and great efforts
were making to insure his release from prison, and
an abandonment Of the charge on which ne was
convicted. He was member In good standing
and OF some prominence, In the Masonic fraternity
and his brother MasOns will that the renal n
have a decent interment Many OF the fraternity
called daily at the T0mbs TO see him, and this
morning several OF them interested themselves Ia
arranging the body and preparing it for the under
taker. .
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-09
FINANCE AND co NV Ew CE.
EVENING TELEsRAPH OFFICE,l



The local money market to-day is quite dull
and rates are easy. Outside speculative circles
there is only moderate dem aud for loans, and
with steady increase in the available supply no
difficulty is experienced by good borrowers in
supplying all their wants at reasonable rates. We
quote on call at soc per cent, and choice busi-
ness paper is in demand and scarce at 615@S per
cent, according to dates and credit.
TIE gold market is moderately active and
steady, ranging from 1l1x to 111%.
There is good demand for Government
bonds Mt a slight advance ON last nights closing
figures.
Stocks were active and unsettled. City 6s new
and Old sold at 10l1 u. and issues prior to 62 at
102. Sales of Lehigh gold loan at SS.
Reading Railroad was active. selling at 4915,
and falling to 493s: Camden and Amboychanged
hands at 1l714; and closed at ll6]S; Pennsylva-
mia fell from 605s to 6015; small sales of Lehigh
Valley at CO.'S; and Oil Creek and Allegheny
Valley at 46A, slight advance.
The balance of the list was quiet, the only
sales being in Scbuylkill, which was taken at
So: 341s was offered for Lehigh. No further
sales are reported.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 40 s. Third street