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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAf, APRIL 2G, 1871.
toting Mcgwplt
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1871.
AMERICAN AND n HIT IS S TAX A.
TION.
Tbtk Interchange of cable telegrams bet ween the
British Chancellor of the Exoheqner and the
American Com mission er of Internal Revenue,
on the light and pleasant topie of 4 'ho sr the
tax on friction matohes works," ia a signifi
cant episode in the intercourse between the
Governments served by these officials. It is
Indicative of a much more friendly feeling
than that which prevailed a few years ago,
when, if telegrams had been inter
changed at all, they would have
consisted in angTy remonstrances on our
part against the construction of Alabamas to
prey tipon our oommeroe; and of threats, on
the part of the British Cabinet, that if we
dli not deliver up Mason and Slidell and
jrabmit quietly to any wrongs Great Britain
triihed to f erpetrate, she would aid and abet
ill) Confederacy by her navy, instead of the
TOiaela of war built by her pri
vate t hip-builders. But, aside
IM ix the indications of the
establishment of an era of good feeling, the
nature of the subject discussed is noticeable.
It is the ever-fruitful theme of taxation; and
it is refreshing ta note that, notwithstanding
he extended experience of Great Britain in
extorting money in every conceivable way
from her people, she should seek further in
struction in that delightful art from Young
Amerioa. In return, we hope that as soon as
Congress is again convened, Pleasonton
will ask Lowe, by ocean cable,
how the income tax has worked
in Great Britain; and that he will in reply
give a faithful version of the experience of
her statesmen, whioh cannot fail to be to the
effect that in practice it is the most odious,
unjust, and unequal tax ever invented by
English ingenuity. Sinoe a precedent has
been established for correspondence on such
subjects, it might also be well for the Ameri
can Secretary of the Treasury to ask, when
the tariff comes up for consideration, "For
how many years did you proteot British
manufactures, and how long did you impose
prohibitory duties before you became con
verts to free-trade?"
THE COMING MAN IN FRANCE.
Thk burden of all the news that reaches us
from the scene of the struggle between the
Assembly and the Commune, is the utter in
competency of any man who has thus far
risen to the surface to seoure the confidence
of the people. If Cluseret could make the
Parisians forget that he is nothing more nor
less than an unprincipled adventurer, he
might rally not only Paris but all Franoe
around him, and eradicate the last vestige
of the ' Assembly's power. If Thiers
could convince despondent Franoe that
he is a seoond Lafayette, or even a seoond
Lamartine, the grand eovp de main of whioh
we have had so many predictions would long
since have been a thing of the past, and the
Bed Republio along with it. Franoe suffers,
as nearly every great nation has suffered in
passing through a grand crisis, for the lack
of a man who oan inspire the people with
confidence, and then prove himself equal to
the demands of the situation. The Republio
was duly proclaimed on September 4, and the
Assembly, in designating M. Thiers the "Exe
cutive Chief of the French Republio," ratified
the decree of the Paris mob. Suspected of
favoring the restoration of the Orleanists,
and accused of a desire to betray the Repub
lic, Thiers has taken a solemn oath to do
nothing of the kind; but, as long as the Red
flag floats in triumph over the Tuileries and
the Hotel de Ville, he fails to oonvinoe the
masses of the people of his honesty of pur
pose and his ability to lead the nation through
:ts crowning struggle with anarchy.
Shiftless as he is, however, M. Thiers finds
thus far no rival aspirant for the leadership.
But the Bonapartists are aotive'y at work,
and there are rumors that the Imperial party
is steadily gaining aooessions throughout the
provinces. The great conservative party,
which has everything to lose and nothing
whatever to gain by a continuance of the
present disorder, would be ready to fall into
the arms of the ex-Emperor for the sake of
saving something from the universal ruin, if
his reoord 'did not present a series of blunders
even more disheartening than his crimes are
repulsive. There is, likewise, a show of de
moralization in the camp of the Orleanists.
A rumor has gained currency to the effect
that the Comte de Paris, the head of the
House of Orleans in the direct line, although
neither the oldest cor the ablest of
the descendants of Louis Philippe,
has not only reoognized the claims of the
Comte de Chambord as the head of the old
Bourbon line, but that he has acknowledged
him to be the rightful King of Franoe. This
course, aooording to the ourrent report, has
alienated the other members of the Orleans
family from the Comte de Paris, and led to
an open rupture with the Duo d'Aumale, one
of his uncles. The latter is thus f oroed to
assume the leadership of the Orleanist fac
tion, and recent cable telegrams announce
that a number of deputies in the Assembly
desire to place the Duke at the head of affairs
as provisional President of the French Repub
lio. Recent utterances of the Duo d'Aumale
reveal his professed willingness to aooept
either the Presidency of the Republio or the
sceptre of a constitutional monarchy, in case
either is tendered him. And now comes a
rumor that the Dao d'Aumale, accompanied
by his brother, the Prince de Joinville, ar
rived at Tours in disguise some six weeks
ago, and that they have been ia secret con
. Bultation with some of the leading men of the
two monarchical factions, with the view of
proclaiming the Duo d'Aumale King of the
French. It is reported, finally, that the con
ferences have resulted in the appointment of
committee to solicit the withdrawal of the
Comta do Caambotd from the field, and the
adherence of bis faction to the project enter
tained by the friends of the Dao d' An mile.
This whole story, however, has a dmbtful
look, altbongh it is perhaps as deserving of
credence as any of the reports which are
going the rounds of the European press.
MennwLil, the chances of the Bourbon
and Orleanist rivals are dependent, altogether,
upon the struggle between the Assembly and
the Commune under the walla of Paris. If
M. Thiers docs not speedily abandon his
policy of forbearance and overcome his pro
fessed aversion to blood-letting, distracted
France will force some one of his relu jtsnt
rivals into the foreground, to conduct the
struggle against the Red Republicans on a
platform that avowedly crushes out the last
hope f a true republic.
The Red Rebellion bids fair to accom
plish at least one desirable result the re
conciliation of the Alsatians to German rule.
Whether or not the annexation of Alsaoe
and a portion of Lorraine was justifiable or
necessary to the future security of Germany,
it has become an accomplished faot, whioh
stands but slight chanoe of reversal. It is,
therefore, exceedingly desirable that the in
habitants of the transferred provinoes should
become fully reconciled to the change, not
less on aocount of Germany than for their
own sake. M. Emile Aubertin, aa Alsatian,
writing to the London Times, says: "Paris,
horrid Paris, has done as much to make us
all cleave to our new allegianoe as France
did to establish German unity by going to war
to prevent it." This is a rational view to take
of the matter, and one which is quite likely
to secure general prevalence. So long as
Paris remains the head and heart of Franoe,
so long will every foot of Frenoh soil be sub
ject to the vagaries of the Paris mob.
Nothing but a strong military despotism like
that which collapsed at Sedan will, appa
rently, suffice to keep this murderous mob
in subjection; and the sober-minded Alsa
tians, who have had their fill of warfare,
have good cause to be thankful that they are,
temporarily at least, removed from the
sphere of French despotism and Parisian
anarchy.
The lower branch of the State Legislature
has passed the bill providing for an inspec
tion of coal supplied to city consumers, which
requires that 2240 pounds shall constitute a
ton, and that any attempts to cheat consu
mers with short weight shall be punished by
fine. The inevitable Smith, who instinotively
chooses the wrong side of every question,
made strenuous exertions to kill this bill, for
he would not have been true to himself if he
had not preferred the interests of the inno
cent and suffering coal-dealers to the interests
of the masses of the people; but his best
efforts were, fortunately, unavailing; and if
too many Senators are not "seen in time,
there is a fair prospect that a big price may
occasionally buy a full ton of coal hereafter
in this metropolis of the great coal State. It
is quite bad enough that, through the strikes
of miners, the combinations of operators, and
the charges for freight, the nominal price of
a ton of coal is twice as much as It ought to
be; and after all these charges are defrayed,
the purchaser should at least have the con
solation of knowing that he actually obtains
what he has doubly paid for.
NOTICES.
The People Always Find
Our Phick8 thk Lowest,
Ocb Stock the Largest,
And our Men's and Boys' Clothing vastlt Supe
rior to ordinary
ready-made Clothing.
Our Stock is fresh, being just made up, and we
could not sell at such low prices had we
not bought largely of mill-owners and
Importers who have found It necessary
to close out large lots of goods at Im
mense reduction on their original prices.
OCR Present assortments and styles far surpass
auythiDg ever offered to the public of
Philadelphia in Elegance, Durability, and
Cheapness.
AK Invitation Is extended to every one who Is any
way Interested In the purchase of cloth
ing for Men, Youths, Boys, or Children,
to visit our Immense Salesrooms and
Inspect our magnificent stock.
Store open from 8 A. M. to 6)4 P. M.
Saturdajs until 10.
Wahamakke &. Brown,
Oak Hall,
The Largest Clothing house in America.
S. E. Corner Sixth and Mabkbt Sts.
OLOTHINQ.
Remember it, Gentlemen!
REMEMBER t That no stilt yoi ever bought in your
tiio nan do gwvu ut eta iuco eta nuai
Rockhlll a Wilson's.
REMEMBER! That the Early Sprlrg8tyleaof Fine
Raiment now to be seen at the
GREAT BKOWN HALL are ahead
of all competition in every respect.
Rockhlll & Wilson.
REMEMBER I That the prices of the Fine Spring
Goods, both for men and boys, are bo
low at the GREAT BKOWN HALL
tliat you oogbt to bring ail the male
members of the family at once, for
REMEMBER! Six brndred and three and six nun-
oreu aua ore uu&sjx UT btreet.
Y0UR3 TRULY,
ROCKHILL & WILSON,
60S and 605 CHESHUT STREIH
VEOTON & BROTHER,
TAILORS,
S W. Corner HI BTII and ARCH" Sti,
PHILADELPHIA.
full assortment now in store
OF TI1E CHOICEST NOVELTIES OP
TUB SEASON
FOR GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
A SUPERIOR GARMENT AT A REASONABLE
PRICE. 4 8 lurp
SPEC AL
WIL
IAM
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CLOTH HOUSE,
K". W. Corner of Hinth and Market Streets.
We have just concluded the purchase from one of the leading manufac
turers of Scotland of the ENTIRE SEASON'S PEODTJCTION of
BARK
GEMtJlFJ
Which, together with our already elegant assortment of
NEAT MIXTURES AND STRIPES,
Gives us the largest and best assorted stock of
SCOTCH GOODS
Ever offered, in tliis market.
The Tailor Trade and Public generally are invited to make a thorough
examination of this desirable Stock.
WIL
N. W. Corner
OLOTHINQ.
WE CLAIM
a
PRE-EMINENCE
among
CIIESNUT STREET TAILORS
for the extreme
LOWNESS OF OUR PRICES,
With which is combined an
unexcelled
Stock of Piece Goods
to clioose from,
Artlatlo and Fashionable
Cutting,
And handsome and durable
Trtmmtugand Making.
GARDNER & FLEMING,
CARRIAGE BUILDERS,
No. 214 South FIFTH Street.
BELOW WALNUT.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT 07
LIGIIT CARRIAGES,
INCLUDING PHOTONS, JENNY LINDS,
BUGGIES, ETC.,
ALWATS ON HAND.
All WORK WARRANTED to be of the b
WORKMANSHIP aad MATERIALS.
Also, an assortment of SECONDHAND TAR
RIAQES for tale at reasonable prices.
Special attention given to RE FAIRING.
UEPA1EINU, REPAINTING, and VARNISHING.
AM
HOT CE.
T
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AND
L A O EC
NDBGO
T. NOTAS 4 CO.
of NINTH and MA BEET Streets.
DO NOT BUY
i
A Sewing Machine
Until ;on bfcve seen and examined the American
Button hole, Over-seaming Sewing Mtonine, the
great trlun pb of Inventive genius. It la c!al ned r r
this Machine tbat it will supply all the various ne
cefsltles of the household In the sewing line. We
claim for It unquestionable superiority ovjr al
01 hers as a family machine. The simplicity, ease,
and certainty with which It operates, as well as the
uniform excellence of its work throughout the en
tire range c f sewing, in stitching, hemming, felling-,
tucking, cording, braldlog, quilting, gathering, and
sewing on, over-seimlng, embroidering on the
edge, aid its beautiful bntton-bole and eyiiet-no'e
work, pn ce It unquestionably far In advinc ) of any
machine now before the public.
It is aieo the cheapest, intrinsically, aa well aa the
best, slot e it Ii really two machines combined in
oni (by ttlmple and beautiful mechanical arrange
ment never before accomplished by human Inge
nuity), mnn it oth the lock stltoh and buiton-hole
stftch, as occwion may require. It is, at the same
time, simple in construction, comparatively noise
less, easily understood, and, la a word, It combines
with these advantages, hloh are exclusively its
own, the most desirable advantages of all others.
The spit nd id mechanism of this machine, and the
superior skill, worknanshlp.and materials employed
in lu const ruction, sre a guarantee of accuracy,
strength, and durability, aad enable the company
and their agents to warrant every machine they sell
to give entire satisfaction.
The public are tnvl'e 1 1 examine this remarkable
machine. See It work and Judge for themselves, by
calllDg at the Company's
WAUKUOO.MM.
No. 1318 CHESNUT Street,
M Wi2trp I II I LADELPHI A.
Vjj FOR SALE A PAIR OF BLACK CAR.
riage Horses, 16 hands high, sound and kind.
H. VAN BEIL,
SO 6S No. 1310 CILE3NUT btreet.
&
CO
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FINANCIAL
TRAVELLERS' CREDITS.
Our Letter of Credit gives the bolder the privilege of
drawing either on
DREXEL, UABJES & CO., Paris,
IN FRANCS,
OB ON
HeisiB. A. B. PETEIE & CO., London,
IN 8 TEH LING,
As may be fonnd most convenient or profitable, and
is available throughout Europe. To parties going
abjoad we offer special facilities, collecting their in
terest and dividends during their absence without
;harge.
DREXEL & CO.,
Ho. Si BOUTB THIRD STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
SOAP.
S0AP1 SOAP!! SOAP!!!
FATES T PEBFUMED DETERSIVE.
PATENT PERFUMED DETERSIVE.
PATENT PERFUKED DETERSIVE.
This is the best and most economical LAUNDRY
SOAP In the United States For house-cleaning, and
washing Flannel or Woollen Goods, it has no equal.
It is sold by all grocers, and manufactured only by
McKEONE, VAN HAAGEN A CO.,
15 wfmzm Philadelphia and New York.
ia Hardware House.
LAWN MOWERS
IN GREAT VARIETY.
JAMES M. VANCE & CO.,
No. 211 MARKET STREET.
S318trp ' PHILADELPHIA.
BLUE,
GROCERIES. ETO.
KHTAULIrtlIKO 1 HO..
cnxrrrsrar & exaddoczk,
Dealers and Importers In Fine Groceries,
We. lis H. I'll I It I Street,
BELOW CHESMJT,
Invite the attention ol buyers to tha following:
New Bnrllnjrton ITerrtng,
" BoDdesg Hard in i' s,
C. Newbold's Sugar-cure 1
fpicea ttaimon,
" Crop Queen Olives,
It t Ulna f III
IN. Stoke' Jersey Haras,
,Onr Maryland '
,81. Louis "
llavi, jr., Diamond
Sugar -cured Breakfast
it
it
Oolong Teas,
Green "
Japan
Chilian "
Pried Ber,
TnniriiAa
EnviiBh Break
fast Tea,
Mess Mackerel.
Whito Wheat St. Louis
Family Flour.
Roquefort ChceBe,
siuton "
Neufchatel "
Edam "
KnaUsh Cheddar"
Sago "
Parmesan Cheese,
Ptce-aiplfl "
You ok America Cheese,
Patent Brick "
New Yom
eta etc. CU4p
TRIMMINGS. PATTERNS. ETO.
WM. luENCKE & BROTHER
No. 804 ARCH St.
Just received direct from Paris, a complete assort
ment of the celebrated
BOUDIER'S PARIS KID GLOVES.
Als1), a new importation of
Victoria Kid Gloves, $1 Per Pair.
The best ll Glove In the mvket.
A splendid assortment of
LATEST STYLES
Ladies' Dress Trimmings,
Real Guipure and Thread laces.
GIMP 3, FRINGE? J ORNAMENTS,
IN ORE AT VARIETY.
SILK SEP CUT BIAS,
NW 8HADSS.
A full line of fine
WOVEN
AMD
J. B. P. Paris Corsets.
- HAMBURG EDGINGS, IN8KRTINQS,
ETC. ETC.
WM. MENCKE & BROTHER,
No. 804 ARCH STREET,
4 84 mwf3t PHILADELPHIA.
PIANOS.
flrfll STEIN IV AY 6b SONS'
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS.
Special attention is called to tbetr
PATENT UPRIGHT PIANOS.
CHARLKS BLASIUS.
Warerooms, No. 1006 CHEsNUT Street, Philadel
phia. 4 18 tfrp
dc. C O.,
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT
PIANOS.
Special attention Is called to our Upright Pianos.
They possess the highest improvements of any in
struments made, and are unrivalled for tone and
durability.'
Also, sole Agents for the celebrated
Bl'HDETT ORGAN.
SCIIOMACICKR & CO.,
No. 1103 CHESNUT Street
4181m4p
PIANOS AMD ORGANS.
GEO. 8TECK & CO.'S.i
BRADBURY'S, V PIANOS,
BA1NS3' BROS, J
MASON AND HAMLIN'S CABINET ORGANS.
GOULD S. FISCHER,
No, xs OHES NUT Street.
J. I. GOULD. No. 1018 ARCH Sueet.
WM. O. JTWCHSK 1 IT tf 4p
WATCHES. JEWELKY. ETO.
ICstiiimNlietl iu 1854.
WATCHES.
EVERGOING
STEM-WINDERS,
KEY-WINDERS,
i i i i a rv. si. n . i i i ii i i
MINUTE REPEATERS,
ETO. ETO. ETO.
C. & A. PEQUIGNOT,
No. 608 CIIESNUT 8TRKET,
4 85 2m PHILADELPHIA.
HEURY HARPER,
No. 722 CHESNUT Street,
A NEW STOCK AT LOW PRICES OF
WATCHES,
OPERA AND VEST CHAINS,
FINE JEWELRY,
SILVER BRID.I. PRESENTS,
Rogers', Silver-Plated Spoous, Porks, Tea
Seta, Castors, Ice Pitcher., Ete.
418 lmfp
OPTICIANS.
SPEC TA C L E 5.
MICROSCOPES, TELESCOPES, THER
MOMETERS, MATHEMATICAL, SUR
VEYING, PHILOSOPniOAIi AND
DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
AT REDUCED PRICES.
JAMES W. OUE8N & CO..
7 SO mwfUp No. VH CH&SNUT Street, Phila.