graphs on social and political phases of French history, as well as of many other papers and sketches. In December, 1871, he submitted to Senator Conkling, of New York, an elaborate scheme for the commemoration of the first centennial anniversary of American independence in 1876, which was published in the New York Tribune, and first directed public attention to the approach of that occasion. Mr. Bigelow was a warm supporter of Governor Tilden for the Presidency, and for some years has been prominent before the public as Mr. Tilden's trusted adviser and intimate friend. Early in 1886 he #as appointed United States Sub-Treasurer at New York, and confirmed by the Senate, but, before qualifying, resigned the position, not caring to undertake its arduous duties. Upon the retirement of Louis J. Jennings, he was appointed editor of the New Y'ork Times, but found the labors of daily journalism too arduous for his tastes.

Alice B. Haven, the author of a number of poems and ; tales under the name of " Cousin Alice," is a resident of Mamaroneck. She was born at Hudson, N. Y. Her maiden name was Bradley. She became a contributor to the periodicals of the day at an early age, and in 1846 was married to Joseph C. Neal, author of the " Charcoal Sketches." Upon his death a few months later, she took charge of the literary department of Nerd's Gazette, of which her husband had been a proprietor, and conducted it for several years with success. She also contributed frequently to the leading monthly magazines. " The Gossips of Rivertown, with Sketches in Prose and Verse," from her pen, was publislied in 1850. She is also the authoress of a series of popular juvenile works published under the name of " Cousin Alice." In 1853 Mrs. j Neal was married to Mr.