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"TREAsuRY DEPARTMENT,
Registers Office, FebruaryG, 1889
at L. SMITH, Register"
By this, il will be seen Also on the first page
of this document, that this branch mint did not
commence operations until I" December 1897"
Here then, we observe that the officers and
clerks received more money in 1887, although
the mint was in operation but one month OF the
year, than they did for the whole OF 1898
1887. Officers and clerks $lO,466 sc
ls3s. Officers and clerks 1000 90
S3,466 &c
Three thousand four hundred and sixty-six dol
lars more in 1887 than in 1888 for T" officers and
clerks"
1897 Wastage of gold, and CON
tingent expenses $5,oO0 w
1888. Wastage of gold and con-
tingent expenses 5,4OO w
300 90
One hundred dollars more for contingent expen-
ses, also, for 1887 than for 1898.
NV curiosity, as well as a sense OF duty,
prompted me to inquire how this could be So
And having been placed on the Committee on
the Expenditures of the Public Buildings, had
an opportunity of examining into this building.
have examined the contingent expenses
Of this mint, and, although | have but com
menced the investigation, have found beau.
tlful specimen of economy in the Superintend-
ent's accounts. | wish TO remark, Mr. Char
man, beforehand, that | do not know this SUI
perintendent. If | ever saw him, do not remem-
Der il. | am not operated on by unkind feel,
ings. discharge my duty, and, in so doing, II
give offence, | must answer for il, and hope
| am ready TO do so.
| But, sir he is regular processing democrat
he thinks the banks dangerous Institutions
no doubt; he goes for hard money, too, sup
pose. He certainly understands .'wastage o
gold' pretty well, if this document speaks tn,
truth; and, coming from the department, sup
pose il does.
This Superintendent, besides other things, is
| learn, "a bank stakeholder and bank director
Yes. sir !" tell il not in Gath" The Superin
tendent Of branch mint, coming hard money
belonging TO the party that promised the People
gold and silver as common currency, attending
poIitica meetings, advocating divorce Of BAN
and State, is really, am Informed, bank stock
holder and bank director!
/ IMr MONTGOMERY asked Mr.. STANLy wha
evidence he had that Col. Wheeler, the Super
mtendent, was a bank stakeholder
l. Sir. have never seen the bank books hay
never heard this Col. Wheeler say he was
hank director but ! ask the gentleman does h
deny in am informed he Is, by respectful
authority. Il will not be denied; II II IS, WI
undertake TO prove II
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Resolutions passed unanimously, at na% h,d !,
meeting of the electors OF p S.n county
the Village Hall, June 18th le4o'
- -, That IN the opinion of this meeting
s.r.assod condition of the country call Tor the
immediate interposon of c0ngssss VINO aEs ris,
easements of the people, far as IT can be done ny
legislation.
Congress having the Constitutional power TO IS
tablsh laws on the subject Of bankruptcies through
out the Union, by which the unfortunate and honest
debtor may be discharged from the debts giving up
all his property for the benefit of all the creditors
Resolved, That we are in favor Of the immediate
enactment Of such law and respectfully urge the at
tcntion Of our Representatives in Congress 10 this
imporant subject assuring them that the feelings OF
the people are in its favor
Resolved, That a copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded TO the honorable Senators in Congress from
this State and the honorable Charles Johnson, our
immediate representative in Congress
| Signed. PETER P HAYES, Chairman
r. G. SournwoRK, sscre,oues
john p MYrRs oee'e''"''
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Extract Of letter from Berlin Sangamo, County
Illinois, Of May %, 1870
have the satisfaction of knowing that wo have
not now IN our village single opponent, and that in
the settlement around our grove, Harrsons friends
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central committee, we assured Of s,'~-. aeo'uo'
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in the Presidential conins Of press that the chahge
sour conGfYSs rapidly operating there Our ne'en.
in ofIna;,no offer us the loan of l5,Ooo votes ou'
we look for larger majority to spare
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House. or REPRESENTATIVES,, April %, 1870
The following sections Of the bill being read,
VIZ. J4
For compensation 10 the officers and clerk of the
branch mint at Charlotte, North Carolina six thou
sand dollars
For pay of laborers in the various departments of
the same, three thousand five hundred dollars.
" For wastage OF gold and for contingent expenses
Of the same, two thousand five hundred dollars
Mr. STANLY said: Mr.. Chairman, during
the last Congress, motion was made 10 strike
out this appropriation altogether. | opposed that
motion then; oppose il now. II is, fear, sir
too true that this branch mint has been thus far
mere humbug. fear sir, it is destined to be
useless tax upon the nation. But oppose the
proposition to discontinue operations there be-
fore the experiment has been tested II has
been in operation but two years. And as North
Carolina has hitherto had little from the Gene
raj Government comparatively, am more IN
willing to take from her whatever of advantage
this branch mint may be.
But, sir, while cannot consent to stop opera
tons there. wish to reduce the salary Of the
superintendent, who has, from evidence in my
possession, wasted the public money, and been
anxious more to secure his own comfort than to
serve his country. Imove, therefore, sir to in
sert in this bill the words "provided that not
more than fifteen hundred dollars year be
allowed to the Superintendent as his salary
wish, sir, TO test the pretended democracy of
some gentlemen on this floor. The Administra-
ton party have now decided majority in this
House demand Of them some evidence of
their sincerity in opposing extravaganza. ! will
point them to what think is an instance Of
abuse of station in this Superintendent and
call especially on my Van Buren, colleagues to
odor-loving officer.
hold in my hand document printed during
the last Congress, (25th Congress, Sd session,
doc 1897 and, in examining this, on the Sd
page read follows:
q Annual erpcnse Of The branch mint at Charlotte,
North Carolina, ereiisire Of the buildings, ma
ehinery, and enclosing grounds apparatus, tools,
and fixtures dgreedbiy 10 the resolution Of he
House of Representatives. offhe 4h february 1899
"ls37 Officers and clerks $l0,466 &c
Wastage of gold, and
contingent expenses $500 OO
Compensation to la
borers 1900 90
- $l7 AGO &C
I" 1893. Officers and clerks $1,000 90
Wastage Of gold, and
contingent expenses 400 20
Compensation TO la
borers 3,bW W
5000 90
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But, SIR, let US come TO the "wastage Of gold
ana the contingent expenses of bank, anti
corporation, hard-money, Van Buren, bank de-
mocrat. In the contingent expenses Of the
branch mint, found one item charged $2lS rs,
TO u. Landreth d Co. for trees Yes, trees, for
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Another bill for democratic superintendent
Of branch mnt
Ottoman and parlour furniture Of the latest fash
ION, bedding drapey, &c. made up according to the
latest fashions, from Europe in the neatest manner
and on moderate terms"
PHILADELPHIA, Feb %, 1887,
United States, Cor Branch Mint al Charlotte N. c.,
bought of Alphonso Lejambrr, Upholsterer No.
lOi, Chestnut street
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APPENDIX.

Since these remarks were made in the House
OF Representatives, have looked further into
the expenditures of the branch mint at Charlotte,
North Carolina. Believing it to be proper that
the people of this country should understand
how their money is squandered by those pro-
Tossing the most genuine democratic principles,
shall give few other items Of the contingent
expenses of sub-treasurer.
The superintendent was appointed in January
1887. The mint did not commence operations
until December Of that year The salary of the
superintendent commenced in January. The
salary of the coiner commenced on the 18th
March, 1887. The salary of Will. T. Strange,
the clerk, commenced on the 9Th May, 1887.
commissioner of buildings was also there
under whose superintendent the ediice was
constructed.
The superintendent charged the U. States
$50 for his travelling expenses from Washing
ton city TO Charlotte, :" TO take charge of the
branch mint"
From 3Oth June to 3Oth December, 1887,
Colonel J. Fl. Wheeler received pay, $40 per
month, for his servant for attending the offices,
making fires, brushing out rooms, &c.
March 4th, 1887, the superintendent charged
the United States $3.50 for his expenses TO and
at Philadelphia.
The superintendent purchased of R. P. De
silver, stationer in Philadelphia, paper, &C.,
amounting to $500 As Here are a few speci-
mems of what he purchased:
2 reams superfne satin post gilt edge paper,
SIS 5O-Sl3. pair office shears, ST. 500.
inkstands, large size, 81 25-5. 3 Rodgers
four-blade penknives, 81 SO. American Al
manac, 81 25. Benefits bookkeeping, 80.
large inkstand for Colonel Wheeier's desk,
SO rs blank bank books, SO. ] case mathe-
NAUTICAL instruments, 81. paid by Col. Wheeler
March s, 1879
Here is copy Of bill for articles for the
branch mint:
To scroll sofa for Office, boxing, carriage, &c.
1871 SO
Mr. Dvers,s M S7l-2
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$l3l 81 l-2
Received, Washington, 18th March, 1887 the above
,..ount Of $I3l 81 i-2 Of Col J Fl Wheeler.
For James Green, EDWIN GffEN
Curiosity prompted me 10 inquire what were
The items struggled in, which composed the sum
of $40 SO. Here they are
.,.hor.nv nross hedstead. 1896 90
:, n.ao ,ss...y AZ no,,nds =, m cent. % 90
Walnut waiter, -
$40 so
Carriage, &c. -
ss."Mr. Dyer's bin for furniturefor o1iee!! S4s %
To one case of shelves, and putting them up IN -
superintendent Office, !" y"
To putting up seven Venetian blinds in the -
mint, ~
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paid by Col Wheeler the 29th Sept 1887
For National Intellgencer for Col wheeler rom
March 10, 1887, to March 10, 1888, 80 j,
For one wears subscription TO Globe, from 4th
March, 1887 to 4th March, 1888
Copy Of another bill for the branch mint n
February % 1887. United States, for Branch Mint
al Charlotte, North Carolina, to Geo Wevill, Dr.
To II yards superine ingram carpc'ing, 81 81 -
Making and binding, ~ w
floor cloths, ~ 10 W
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D table covers, - W
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% do do, $40 ~ w
1925 10
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Received Philadelphia 9TH November, 1888, of John
FL Wheeler, Superintendent Of United States Branch
Mint at Charlotte North Carolina, the above amount
of two hundred and eighteen dollars and twenty five
cents. ID. LANDRETH Il CO
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