Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-07-14

Now that Secretary Fessenden is abou
to come before the people for another loan
it is the duty of every loyal cltizeu tc
strengthen his hands in every way posi-
bic. If the war is to be continued and
our finances are not to be involv-
ed in utter confusion, the loyal men and
women of the nation must come to its sup
port Nothing need be looked for from
the followers of Vallandigham who would
prefer theFuin of our finances rather than
not succeed III their own private ends
All current complaints of the deprecia-
ton of the Currency are insane or puerile
If the People will not lend their Govern
ment money, it has no resource but to is
sue Greenbacks; and these must inevitably
depreciate in proportion to their abun=
dance, No paltry tricks, no, sleight of
hand, can but momentarily preclude this
But let the people of every State, city,
village, township, neighborhood, resolve to
lend their Government every dollar they
can spare-every dollar it needs and all
win come right. The Currency will be
steadily and wholesomely contracted.-t
The premium Sn Gold will inevitably and
rapidly fall. The Gold gamblers, Pork
gamblers, and all who are seeking to en-
rich themselves by crowding up the prices
of every necessary of life,s will be sent
whittier they ought to go. Food. Labor,
Goods-everything that is really needed
win be amply supplied and at reasonable
prices. The war viii be carried on at a
far less cost than it otherwise can be, and
the Greenbacks so hardly earued by our
soldiers will be worth nearly their face, |
and no longer like Dead Sea fruits.
We repeat, that when Mr.. Eessenden |
must fix the rate at which the Loan is to
be issued, and devise the ways and means |
of placing it fairly before the public, the |
whole matter rests at last with the loyal /
People. 1t were absurd to appeal to those
who vote for Vallandigam, Tom Seymour
u Co., for aid in the emergency. They |
desire that the Government shall break l
down and, whatever they may profess
willact accordingly. They will do nothing
more than tho law absolutely requires Of
them and this will not furnish the requi-
ed money. We must have men, toO-a
good many of them-but these will be OBJ
tanned by drafting if necessary while the
ey. Lend it Four Hundred Millions at
once, and nearly every item of the cost Of
the War may be had ten to
fifty per cent cheaper than now. And it
is absurd TO talk Of the Banks furnishing
all that is required. You, Sir ! who have
or can command a lew thousands, or a few
or even SlOO, seould resolve to
lend it to the Government forthwith Ii.
you use it indold-gurablins in or Pnrl-gamb-
ling, or in any way that makes you desire
a further debasoment of our Currency and
a consequent initiation of prices, you are
acting a traitors part and deserve a trai-
rtor,s doom. Leave all such thimblerig to
the thousands of wealthy Rebel sy1hpatiz-
ers congregated in our seaboard cities let
put money into Gold-mines
and other such dubious investments if they
will but do you resolve to do patriots
part by contracting your business opera
tiOns, collecting your dues, and lending
every possible dollar to your country
She can never need it more than now; and
even though your all be little, it will help
her in this hour of her supreme agony and
bloody trial. Do what you can, and urge
your neighbors to follow your example