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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-02-01
sPEECH OF
Hon. Samuel +. Carey, Of Ohio
DzLIvRRRD IN THE HOUSE or REPRESENTA-
TIyRs. JANUARY 7, lsss.

DELIVERED IN TIE HOUSE on REPRESENTA-
TIyRs. JANUARY !. 1885,
IconcIadsd.ls
By the last report Of she Secretary we
learn that on the 3lst day Of August, A. D.
1865, the outstanding currency of the United
States (except the fractfcnaD vas 1854, 1873.
$50. This, Of course, embraced the FIVE
per cent. and dcompound-interes: notes which
werS in circulauon as currency or were held
by the banks as reserves for the redemption
Of their notes-in the latter case perform
ing the Office Of currency. On the 80th day
OF June, 1856, the amount outstanding was
1858 .s0S sos, or d redu OF legal tenders
in ten months Of $i34 235, Ash. On the ist
day Of November. 1867, the currency amount
ed to $42e, ,039 ,844, or reduction ia ak
teen months Of $50, 1858 ,664. Thus. ~hils
the area Of circulation has been grea " en-
larged, the diversified Industries Of the
country multiplied. and great enterprises
undertaken, (such as building highway OF
commerce to the Pacific ocean n)-ail renuir-
ing an increase of the circulating medium
the currency Of the people has been contracted
in two months from $684, ! 90, 1858 TO 1929,
0S9, ,644, or reducron Of $z55, 5,099, ,l65, or
q fraction of ten millions per month"; t
IL must be borne in mind ia this connec-
tion that the interest bearing debt has not
been lessened by this reduction. A consid-
cradle part of this Withdrawn currency has
been converted inso six per cent gold-bear-
ing bonds. 10 the meantime, the army Of
tax gatherers, revenue agents, and Govern
men. spies has been largely increased. The
object Of this increase vas TO prevent frands
and secure the payment Of taxes, while the
result has been the multiplication OF frauds,
the debauching Of the public morals. and
converting honest men into rogues by over
powering temptation. The amount OF com-
pensation OF . large number of these detec-
tiyes and revenue agents depends upon the
number and extent Of the frauds they can
devise. They become confederates with the
thieves which they are appointed to detect
Lt 10 no wonder that with ail the contraction
of gold, which has become mere matter Of
merchandise should advmce. The treasury
is well supplied With hard money now froa
import duties, b.. bow long will this hpI pIthe
case II the present policy d pursued Whsp
you have no more bonds 70 seud TO Europs
70 raise vold@ and when tbs accumu29tion Of
these intersst-bsaring obi cations shall be
20 great in Europe ss to e naust our, gold
product, would like 70 know how you will
pay the gold interest On your dsbt, much
iess the principal II coih. We naGt rai{e
something 70 asll besides Aoaas or - WIN
6nd ourselves hepelessly bankrupk We
must diversity and stimulate the productiys
Industries Of the country and make e nors
. the interest of ths psofh - 1neA = Unole
Ssmssr brood esres fkah HI be1dsss 81 y
Ihgs are sp.lt ,ipdsesnspss e csltivstu
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A Sing ular AdjnEant.


Daring the battle Of Wsterloo, 4 young
man on horseback stationed himself near the
tent Of the Duke of Wellington, attentively
watching the battle Wellington turned
uron hiE3 . idenly with the air or aman
who was looking for somebody ,snd On seeing
the civilian standing and looking on, he ask
Cd him rather abruptly
"Who are yous What are you doing
here 20 ala
"My name is JONES'" replied the man.
81 am travelling agent for the large hard
ware house of Smith q jenkins, Of London.
When learned at Brussels shat o battle was
imminent, rode hither u zee II, but am
afraid shall b ave to lose and pay for my
horse the enemy's balls are in most un-
pleasant pro xinity. s
"Wili you render England service by
taking m order 10 acertain point ?
"Why mott 11tis a mstter Of indifference
70 me where 70. But viii you ofIicsrs TO
whom am TO take thai order believe me ~
"There, take my ring, and tell the general
what sEl going 70 veil you now"
The agent took tss order and gEiopsd OIL
into the thiekess OK tie battle, aud the exs-
cution OF certain movements or his army
gave the Duke the assurance that his orders
had been delivered. The travelling agent,
howsver, waa nowhere to be found, sad w el-
lington supposed him 10 have fallen.
Many ysars after thIs singular incident, 4
Mr.. jones was anpounced to the Duke, then
st LondoA, desiring 70 zee him wellington
silstantiy Recognized his quondam adjnEant
| and qnegtioned him NJ 70 the particulars oI
his periloug pndsrtsking. Jonea told him
4 aftef delivering the order, be had been toss.
ed about for severed h0urs and log6 his horse
Z taken any part in tia hattls, niaea 10 did MOI
concern him- The Duke smiled, and asket
) how he could exprsss his gfatfude Tor th,
Fscviees rsndefed 9ones, BY that time mad
~ psttnef cf she house, reoommended oh
kSsny fQf gcvtrtmgrt coptya<t4, ana Smith
I Jsnk3ns4 Jonts have ever 6inos farnishs
he coal shovela for army and navy uso
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7IHlCAGU IRON MUULDERS' UNION
- 70 D. meets a. 81. Georges Hall Clark street, be
ween Quincy and Jackson Sta, every FRIDAY evening
a ~ o'clock. Yc -
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.NARPENTERS' AND JOINERS' PRO
~ gECTIvE UNION, or CHICAGO, meets ever,
" EDNEsDAY evening, al st. Georges Hal rs South
CLARK Street, at half pA-t seven o'clock.
j. sKIDMoRE, PI esident
apHAgtEs WALKFE Cor Sec b B. BRADH Rec. Bee
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TRADES ASSEMBLY OF CHl1 sc
l. meets every MON Y evenings, at 1855 ~
lark street. -.
WrLLlAM JosEs, President.
Aun
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CARPENTERS g. JolNERs.

IARPENrFRS AND JOI. Frs UNION,
= Ne. o. q Cincinnati, Ohio meets every Tuesday
yening al tsDAst seven o'clock Al their Hail ~ West
itth Street. P. v. BOX z, al.
JANIS sTEvAHT, President.
RUesAE hesAEkS, Cor Sec'y.
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I I. XIII, secrelafI. --------
fNHICAGO JOURNEYMEN PLUMBERS
" UNION meets the FIRST and THIRD TUESDAY
aeh month AZ Mcoornicks Block, cor. Randolph AM
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N. . slois. Cor. Secretary.
IHICAGO TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION,
No. l6, meets the LAST SATURDAY evening o. each
an at bryan and Strattons Commercial College, cor
of Clark Lnd Washington streets.
ESQ. ". MCDONALD, President.
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DRlCKLAYERS' PROTECTIVE UNION
ID meets every Tuesday evening, At half-past seven
clock, AZ Tfades Assembly Hall. l55 South clATk
treet, hoom9
JosEPR sLIHeLuPF, President.
C. r. HAIELroN Recording Secretary.
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MAcHtNfsTs.
ENC iNEERs g. FlREMEN.


NO rat BROTl LRHO0D OF LOCOMO
l. TlN ENGINEERS An Errl aeers desirons O.
ariiDg Divisions Of the Bro faood. requestes
4 sddTes \. NJ. Rayror, 2. o. Box 1922, Rochester
ey fogi by whom al necessary Information will b
FINISHED. kDWAED Nj. RAxSoR, +. q. A. h..
B. of L. Z.
OROT IERHOOn OF LOCOMOTIVE
> ENG NERRs. Chicago Division. No. 10, meets
Fery s4iu lay At $50 2. NJ at their Hail. Room 10,
0. l55 So 70 Clark street Members Of ths order are
.speetfal invited 70 attend.
,. c. PkRKER, @. 4.
NJ. 5. BARNKY, r. A.
@. J. EEy6HfS. Cor. sec'rv,
1915 safest, Chicago, Illinois,
0C MOTIVE FlREAENS' UNION No.
"A 81, ne : tEioe a month. At q; " in Portage,
10. THos : rrLE, Secretary.
A. Q AElrsfOs Master.
Corr sDon -Doe with other unions requested.
y ~ aAEe y UNION No. Is. MEETS EV-
y ey FRIDAY Evening Cor. Archer AVenns Aod
lsfs streets. Correspondence with sister unions IL
VI 1ssied P. o. DEAWtS $3.50.
LooKsrs Master J. MALLET, secy.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

THE NATURAL BRIDeE.-This wonder
of the Western world, is advertised for sale.
The approach to and the appearance of the
bridge are thus described by the Richmond
Wing:
cat point twelve miles from Buchanan,
passing around the foot of a hill upon
rapidly descending road, the traveller sud
denly finds himself upon narrow track,
like lane between two high wooded fen
ces. From his horse he may look over
these fences into open space, but nothing
would suggest to him that he is upon that
great natural bridge so celebrated in the
history of the country. This grand but
simple structure is suspended over a chasm
nearly one hundred feet wide and two hun
dred feet deep, the two parallel walls of
stratifed limestone inclining at the same
angle which varies but a few degrees from
the vertical. Cedar creek flows under it.
At the base of the bridge many names of
travellers and visitors are carved upon the
walls. One of the traditions is that Gen.
Washington climbed to great height and
cut his initials conspicuously upon the rock
1t remained for native of Rockbridge,
Colonel Piper, to outstrip all competitors
and carve his name where none have yet
dared to follow"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

THE FATAL KIss--As contribution to
the curiositics of suicide, an incident may
be related which shows that Dutchmen can
be as romantic in their attachments as less
phlegmatic people, and a great deal more
faithful. Cornelius Vega, the celebrated
Dutch painter, is the hero. His mistress
being seized with the plague at the time it
ragged in Harlem in 1864, was conveyed, in
spite of her lovers desperate opposition, to
the common pesthouse, where none but the
guardians were suffered on pain of death to
penetrate Vega got information as to the
position of the bed on which his mistress
lay, wrestling with death, and coming to an
open window near it, thrust in his mahl-
stick, having previously deposited fervent
kiss on its extremity, and contrived to reach
and touch with it the lips of the agonized
lady. His kiss was returned, and having
pressed once more the instrument now i'm
pregnated with the plague poison to his
own lips, the evening Of that day found
him corpse. The subject may be COM
mended to any painter who is bold enough
to wade through horror to pathos.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26
The value Of cold and Silper.

Public attention has been called of late
to the probabilities of the depreciation of
gold as medium of exchange, owing to
the increased production during the past
fifteen years. After taking into considera-
ton the increase in population, the differ
ent uses to which the precious metals are
applied, and the annual wear of coin, which
averages only one-tenth of one per cent, it
is estimated that the supply of gold from
California and Australia and other gold
producing regions is far in excess of the
amount requisite to keep its value the same
as it was ten years ago. Apply to gold the
rules which govern the price of every 9th
er commodity, that the increase in the sup
ply diminishes the value, and it must de-
preciate in its purchasing power.
1t is fact worthy of notice that in Hol-
land and Belgium the standard of value is
silver, and that in California, the greatest
producing country of the world, long
leases OF real estate are made not for gold,
but for the cnrrent price, at time of pay
ment, of so many bushels of wheat
The estimated amount of gold in exist
ence at the commencement of the Christian
era was $427000,000 At the discovery of
America, in 1892, this amount had dimin-
ished to $57,000,000. In 1900 the amount
had risen to $105, 100000; in roo, to $751;
600, 1000; in 1900, to $1,251 900; in 1913,
to $2,000,000, 900; in 1858, to $3,000,000,-
600; in 1860, to $4,0O0,000,O00. From the
commencement of the Christian era to the
discovery of America it is estimated that
gold had been mined to the amount of 49,
800, 100000; from that date to the close of
1912, $4,000, 000000 to 1860, Russia adds
SAG, 100000, and California and Australia
The average annual pro-
duction from 1848 to 1866 has been $685.
63S,SSS. Of this the Pacific States have
yielded one third, and Australia and New
Zealand one-fourth.
During the same period of eighteen years
the silver production amounted to $780,
100000, that of gold being 1884 100000.
The average yearly yield of silver was 500
022,2 to 1885,, 63s,SS8 of gold. The rela-
tive value of gold and silver was in the
time of Abraham one to eight. Before
Christ 500, it was to 10; A. d. 500, to
10; A. ID. 1900, to 10 A. ID. 100, to
15t. This latter ratio continued without
much variation till the year 1900. The
California discoveries destroyed the pre-
MUM on gold over silver, and this, togcth-
er with the heavy drain in France for sill
yer in India for silks and other products,
put silver at slight premium.
The statistics in regard to gold coinage
are as follows: From 1902 to the close of
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26
VOL. XII.---NO. 2s.
the Czerokees.

| A Western correspondent thus describes
the Cherokee Indian :--'s he tribe numbers
| $4,000. The females outnumber the males
more than 800. Ten years ago the tribe
numbered $4,000, but the ravages Of war,
the exposure Of the refugees in northern
climates when they were driven out from
their homes during the rebellion, and other
causes, have operated to produce this won
derful diminution of numbers. The Chcro-
KEGS now own in fee simple about 4 100000
acres of land, and the United States Gov
eminent holds in trust for them 81 900, 900.
The Cherokees are the most enlightened
tribe of Indians in the West. They have
made most commendable progress In civil
ization. Many of them are finally educated
and are men OF culture and refinement
Before the war they had number of good
schools and academies, and the children Of
the more intelligent and wealthy were edu-
Gated In Eastern colleges. They have
| legislative form of government, with SEN
ate and House ofAssembly, q governor, and
head chief, elected by the people, courts
and officers of Justice. ragf1E
Their country is divided into different
counties. They held slaves, but in our
Western provincialism, that is played out
Their former slaves are now treated with
consideration and respect, and win soon be-
come the principal men ofthe tribe, as they
are industrious and seem to have greater
desire to accumulate property than the ma
tive Indians. In proportion to their num-
bers, the Cherokees previous to the war,
were the wealthiest people on the face of
the globe. They owned immense herds of
cattle, horses and hogs Large shipments
OF cattle were annually made by them to
New Orleans and other markets. One man
owned 1000 head ofcattle, another 10, 900.
There were many that owned 10000, 5000,
1000, 1000 and 500 head of cattle each
He was considered poor Indian4in fact
very near relative of 'Lo 7 the poor Indian,
who did not own three hundred head of
stock. A happy and more contentcd peo-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

A ONE-HoRsE NIGGER.-The following
is told by the Dayton Journal "A few
months ago a gentleman moved to this city,
and purchased a nice property, and among
other things to contribute to his convent
ence and comfort, procured fine horse and
a very genteel carriage. A alikely colored
boy was employed at fair salary to take
charge of the establishment, and discharge
the numerous duties which arise around a
well-regulated homestead. For, time
things went on smoothly .withe g Chores"
but latterly he seemed out. of spirits, and
seldom smiled His employer observed
this Respondent demeanor of Chores and
he determined to get at the bottom of it,
Perhaps he was in love! But no matter
Taking "Chores" aside one day when he
looked more gloomy than usual, heinq uired,
considerably, what it was that allied him.
"Well, you see, Mars'r began "Chores," in
sort of tragic style, '.you's got but one
boss, while all the gentlemen bout hea has
two; an all de boys da calls me aone-horse
niger; an as can't stan dat, speets I'll
have for to resign! I likes you fus rate,
Mars'r an I'd like to stay if you had two
HOSES, but you see how it is--de boys dey
can't quit hollering-'dere goes dat one
horse nigger!'" Not wishing to lose
the services of so valuable an assistant, o
second horse was purchased, and "Chores"
became two-horse niger
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

aB" A Livery stable keeper, named
Spur, would never let horse go out with
out requesting the hirer not to drive fast.
One day young man called to get turn
out to attend funeral. Certainly said
Spur, shut" he added, forgetting the sol
emn purpose for which the young man re-
quired the horse, adon't drive FAST
"Why, look ahere, old feller," said the
somewhat excited young man, II want you
to understand that shall keep up with
the procession if it kills the horse"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

1860 the total gold coinage of the United
States amounted to $610,000,000; of this to-
tai the large proportion of $525, 100000
was coined in 1859 and 1860. France
coined in the period extending from 1926
to 1860, 7,700,000,000 francs, of which
4,200,000,000 francs were coined after 1850.
Russia coined, from 1850 to 1860, 100000
600 roubles, out of total coinage since
1854 of4S6,000,000 roubles. Great Britain
shows coinage in ten years from 1850 of
e54,oo0,00o out Of e259,0O0,000 coined
since 1903
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

THE CREDIT SYsTEM.-A beautiful girl
stepped into shop to buy pair of mitts
'How much are they ~ 9ls rt ig4 saW
"Why," said the gallant but impudsnt
clerk, lost in gazing upon her sparkling
eyes and ruby lips, ''you shall have them
for a kiss ss.Fy. aus,e Ses,.ssgass,s 4 sse,xsst
agreed said the young Mdys poslsct-
ing the mitts, while her eyes spoke daggcrs,
land as see you give credit here, charge
il on your books and collect it in the best
manner yoii cam rood essF sie 81 Ass2a1s
So saying she hastily tripped ontta iw
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

~ Two brothers, about being execu
ted for an enormous crime, the eldest was
fixed without word. The other addressed
the crowd as follows: "Good people, my
brother hangs before my face, and you see
what spectacle he makes in few mo-
ments shall be turned off, too, and then
you'll see pair of spectacles."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

c" "My friend" said the Rev. Sidney
Smith to a cobbler who was mending his
shoe when the great wit was poor curate
in Worcestershire, ''you remind me of the
sacred ordinance of matrimony." "How
so 2" said the cobbler. Because you bind
two soles together in unity"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26
TAILORING TAILoRINGl
M George Kaufholz,
TAILORING

ID ESPECTRULLY informs his patr MS and the public
II generally, that lie has removed to Hickory, Hartford
county. Md aud respectfully solicits share of herub
lie patronage.
Having u large experience in the business lie dors his
work in the best manner and syle and with dispatch.
Securing Machine Stitching and Repairing, will also
receive his attention.
no. Whole suits Of clothes made rom $3.50 to g. and
satisfaction guaranteed. Shop at Castle Blancy.
Country Produce taken in exchange for work.
RlS- Give me acall. APPS
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

~ Can any man charge God that He
hath not given him enough 10 make his
life happya No, doubtless; for nature is
content with little; but when we might
be happy and quiet, we create trouble to
ourselves. ss,....,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

ey-A narrowness Of waist shows mar
rowness of mind.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

THE USE OF THIS GUAN0 in Maryland for several
years for Corn, Tobacco and other Spring Crops
well as for Wheat has established its excellence pos
sesses all the quickness OF Peruvian Guanu with perma
nent qualities not possessed by that article.
Experience has shown that this Guano rpens the
Wheat crop from fire to sir days earlier than tho Super
Phospates 1t also rpens Tobacco earlier and produces
u crop of better quality. The Pacific Guano Company
has authorized the above reduction in consequence of
the depressed condition of the farming interests in the
Southern States 1t is the purpose of the Company to
furnish The best fertilizer at Ue io,oest prce, which
they are able to do by of their large capital and
facilities. The Guauo is warranted same in quality
heretofore sold by u.s.
JOHN 8. REESE & CO.,
General Agents for the Company,
II South street, Baltimore.
For sale by RoBr T BOVINE, Dealer in Lumber and
Fertilizers Bel Air, Md aprlO6m
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1868-06-26

HOW DIFFERENT NATIONS REGARD THE
MARITAL Observation-Disclosures RESUME
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-02

Medical Advice.-DR WIN. X. DoHERTY's Medicaland
Surgical Institute is becoming to the welfare
and health citizens and his rapidly
ding reputation although excite surprise is but the
signal Of skill and follows the natural effect of such
We personally acquainted with gentlemen VINO
had suffered for under chronic and who had Ia
ken advantage available means that promised
lief until they called Dr. DoHERTY,
who incredibly short space OF time has gwen them en-
tire relief 1t is gratifying to this fact because the
Doctor gentleman who seeks not by defamation OF others
establish his reputation, to rear the suestrucure OF
upon anothers fame. The Doctor cong
ducts his Institute in such manner that must be gratifying
all his patients. lie examines advises and recommends
without charge and patient after hearing his terms for
accept reject at pleasure In no case does
the make charge unless he elects cure This no
able to do because feels the confidence which long
perence given aud doubt the consolation which
pertains to that confidence Persons afflicted with either
cute woud do well to consult the Doctor
do HARM for consultation he asks
obedience to his advice unless
the patient places himself under his His oEcss
opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany's Office Francisco Macs
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-02

CHILD ScALDED.-A little year-old daughter of
John Hagleman was terribly scalded on the 9th
ult by pulling vessel of hot soup from the table
over her neck, arm and side. The little sufferer
lay in spasms for twenty-fou hours, but we are
glad to hear is improving now. Several similar
accidents have happened hereabouts within
year. Mothers cannot be too careful
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-05-02
Tar Drvon.1,zrp ppxocaAcY.-The Marys-

The DEMoRAL1zED DEMOCRACY. The Marys-
Vile Appeal considers the so-called Democratic
party of this State badly demoralized The first
fight between the two wings-chivalry and war
took place, it AYERS, in the Senatorial strug-
gle, and the "true patriots" of the jeff. Davis
stripe were hugely disguised with the result. A
second scene in the happy family is at hand,
originating from the unfortunate circumstance
that the Copperhead party has to choose three
nominees for Congress. Referring to the politi-
cal situation in our own District, the Appeal
saws -" In the Third District there is consider
able commoton among the elements, but the
chivs undoubtedly have the strength to nomi-
nate their man. The present representative
Johnson-thongh open and undisguised Bour-
bon Democrat, will undoubtedly be set to one
side for more popular and talented man.
johnson, if renominated, can be more easily bea-
ten than new man but we have no doubts of
electing a Union Congressman, whoever the So
called Democracy may put in the field. There is
no great harmony enthusiasm in the Demo-
cratic ranks in this District Another Axtell,
should he turn up, would create big fight, if
not general disorganization. The simon-pure
Democrats of Butte, Colusa and Tehama, are
spelling for fight. We are for giving them a
free ring"