Washington telegraph., 1864-03-23
erty be the result of idleness or waste, it will
be very sad, and no honor at all.

erty be the result of idleness or waste, it will
be very sad, and no honor at all.
Therefore we urge upon all, citizens, or SOL
diers, to spend no money foolishy What is
not required for your country and familysav,.
You will Go a double good. By exercising
economy, you will benefit yourself and
also the country. If this conduct were uni
versally adopted, land that is the test of all
dutes,) the Confederate money would become
vastly appreciated That is always most valu-
able which is most valued This is no trusm
but a fact. That which is less easily parted
with on one side is less easily obtained on the
other, and its importance is appreciated on
both sides. Lavishness breeds high prices
careful retention of money would propor-
tionately diminish them. Spectators would
become discouraged, especially those most
hurtful ones who speculate in uxuries. Prices
would be reduced, or the business must cease
Bnt in another manner the value of the cur
reucy would he raised. and the arm of the
country strengthened. What is boarded is
Withdrawn from the quantity of the circulation
bonds, creates a demand for them which ap-
preciates their value and strengthens public
credit. We can scarcely estimate the iufia-
erce which would be exerted upon public
credit, and he value of the currency remaiu-
ing in circulation, if every man. soldier or
citizen, should adopt the plan Of investing
every dollar of surplus money in bonds. Ills
might be done by combination an'ougs' thvse
whose amounts mi ght not be sufficient To pUr-
chase bond 1t would be Constituting oar
country into Il great savings bank OF our pri-
vate fortunes, and would enlist every buiid-
holder in the success of cause, thercoy
making it certain. This very certainty would
pre- tect the credit OF the ContrIrrey, whist
tie consequent temand Ton tue bo.,is. for tl.is
kind oi investmt Mt, would preserve their mar
ket value ut Il high hgur,. and thus benefit
each individual investing. M.hntin'c the
volume of our currency would proportion
ably decreased, and its vaIue augmented as
to enable our 8 vernmenG To carry Jn the war
with less exptnse. Every b, nj purchased Is
an Influence lent the Secretary .: Var to
diminish his estimates Ter appropriations. 1t
IL drop TO swell the tide of National re
soIrces
Beyond these patriotic considerations, there
are private ones, properly selfish These bonds
Will torn a fund. with which to commence iifs
anew AFT er the war is over Their value hav-
ing been kept up, they may be made the basis
OF trade and -nrcrr rize When the market OF
the 5rld may he open, they can be again
converted in money, and used in any branch Of
industry which peace may lay open.
Il is therefore most earnestly recommended
10 every one TO retain this :nosey fro-, the
haruies who seek ii t. convert into 90 d. or A.
Il means Of nouop'iz NJ property. BE parsi-
muuious with it toward: all but your country,
or the urgent demands of family, or the wants
of the poor Thus you will serve your country
best. srd be hest pr, pared for the new exiarn
cies OF labor which peIce viii impose upon all.
May Heaven hasten tue tin q, Thea VIXEN
t c sword can be Jeaten into she pru"ing hook.
cur s,,ki,e brave II lifc's battle a. well in
The field, may >prng 10 their several domestic
avocatlun<, I'D few short years will b-hnlh
society again restored 10 lis oil cuuditioH-oui
fields waving again WIN luxurious haryes;.-
our mart- busy with cosmerc'. and "u WORK
shops noisy with the Gang OF hauu'r-. 1hr
wine lud fc ree, t..yse oil al ,','I CO.
blens ut peace and haYpincss, WI .ros sg ia
around cur humble dive liAg-, md oIr glorious
country VIII ,->1nc its proud place amongst
the ualiou7 OF the cart, the equal of the
uighees