23 NOVEMBER 1867, Page 2

Mr. Thaddeus Stevens has issued a second letter declaring that

he detests repudiation, and only wishes the American Debt to be paid in currency. He apparently thinks a piece of paper with the United States' stamp on it is necessarily good money, a delusion not confined to himself. Oddly enough, if Mr. Stevens made a contract for cheese, and was supplied with milk in its stead, he would be dissatisfied with the contractor, which on his own prin- ciples is very hard.