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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20
Hen, a. ", Wiiiard's Acknow ie,ie +
ment.

ii"i' - w W lllafd pupIlNhrs the Toll
lowing card Of Acknowledgement in thi,
weeks Freeman
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
l take the first opportunity to acknowl-
edge my deep sense Of gratitude To- my
brethren Of tho press throughout the
State, for their many word, OF praise pro.
vious Ia my nomination fos Congress, and
their generous aud hattcrins approval Of
the result OF the Rutland Convention.
To the people OF Washington county,
and 10 the delegates from the county who
who - steadily and mniully won the
nomination tor me in the convention, |
can only now give my warmc,, thanks (;
but l hope II ii shah ho my fortune TO
serve il. ,l, place for which ! have been
nominated, | may be able, according to
my purpose, To do my duty toward them
and the district honestly and faithfully,
as they did their work f1r me stcadfa>tly
and successfully.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

OBlTuARY.-The Burlington Free Press
county man:
Hon. james Amber, Of Huntington,
whose death, at the venerable age of SO,
we notice to-day was native of Brandon,
Vermont, but removed to Huntington to
reside in March, 1900. He represented
his adopted town eleven times in the Leg
islature, his first election being in 1872,
when he was 81, and the youngest mem
Der of the house. He took part in the
battle of Plattsburgh in 1914, being 1st
Lieut.. of Capt. Artemas Farr's Co. of the
State Militia. He held the Office Of Town
Clerk of Huntington from 1915 to 1S46,
when he resigned. He was capable, ener-
getic, successful man of business, and
an honest and upright citizen.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20
$3.50 PER ANNUM.

need hardly add that the Importance Of
this achievement 10 those Immediately in.
tcrcsted, and to the public generally, can
scarcely be ovcr-cstimatcd. - Montreal
DfRH Nclr,.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

Public attention l. being attracted 20
the new route between Mon,rcal and New
York and Boston. by the way Of the
Pl4ttsburgh Railroal, 'ho New steamer
Oakes Amcs from plltt>burgh t. Rurling-
ton, and from thence by the Rutland
Railroad 10 the two cities which are the
great centers of business. Much credit
is due to our townSmen, Gov Page and
Col Merrill, for their persistence and in
defatablc effort, in accomplishing 50 sue
eessfully the opening OF this new line,
which Is TO be an important tributary to
the road under their homogeneous our
old-time friend Samuel W. Fo.tcr Esq,
Of Knowlton, Canada. has been associated
with these gentlemen, anl nontr,tn,cd
largely TO the final result. for which
great praise is due for his efficiency and
foresight in assisting 30 open To III" pub
lie SO important and pleasant route IF
travel between the great marts Of the
country We give extracts from various
journals. relative 10 the excursion, and
trial trips thar have taken place.. cali
;...,+4,,,.:,,. ,h,. ,.,... l;,. q
','+ w.. / '''''' ''''''' ''' " .''''
travel.
: PL>rrsEuKuH. Au.. 10
/ The uuw steamer Oikes Amcs Captain
/ Proctor. arrived here from Darlington
/ this afternoon. ~ 3.lu. having m31@ the
trip iu exactly uua h9m uI turoe min
utcs, by CoL GcorE. g. MrrrillS time.
which is always sure. Hon. john l..
/ Page, Governor of Vermont was Chief
| Commander for the occasion, with TX
staff \ nunhcr uf the hddmp citizens
OF Vermont were on hnlrl During the
brief stay at Pluttsburgh. thr hutt was
visited by hundreds OF cur citizens, and
left the wharf amid loud "lccr> t"r the
Oakes Ames and l'nv. l'a"c.
LAKE CukNrLAIN Eu..rr,-.r rr.. rrv
steamer O,kr. ANN. al vAf..l. .o,. l,tl,
r,ye an account In d,..,.srrs H.. r,rt..
betvean Montreal and \,n YorL ,,,d
Montreal and E,.ton l.,s .,-. win i,n .,,,,,
hv n,r srn,ial ,aln,,r,m r,,,i, l.r fr.t
trial trim between Burlington and pl,,,..
hpr,,h Tho run WI. mal.. in mud, ',..
time than even tho mu., >.u.,ni,,, . g..
pcctcd,. for although from tho b,,ut ot
her line. great length and cnmnaratiyel,
light draught Of water. it was evident she
would prove a clippcr. no such .r.r3
could have been antiripa,cd As tina, ',c,I.
ally mod. Whom launched thn ok.
Ames was called the Mistress Of the
/ Lake" by those who saw her built and
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

LAKE CnAAmLAIN.-Aoeording to .
telegram, the new steamer Oakes Ames-
which We lately described in an account
Of the railway route, by Lake Champlain,
t1om Montreal 10 Boston and New York
has made - trip across the lake, between
Plattsburgh and Burlington. The pas.
sage was made in less time than had been
calculated on, and for speed, the boat
seems 10 be all that her designers antici-
patcd.-N -N1HtFt1i Witness.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

We give in our telcgraphio columns a
brief account Of the trial, trip Of the new
steamer ookes Amos, plying between
Burlington and PlattSburgh, which seems
to have been successful hoyond measure.
We can only congratulate Gov. Page and
tho gentlcmen associated with him on the
successful completion Of the final link in
the chain Of travel knitting this city to
Boston and New Montysa! Ca
z.N
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

One thousand clerks in Washington
are looking blue, and growing thin.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20
Rutland Agricultural Library.

The stockholders in the Rutland Agri-
cultural Library are requested 10 meet at
the royu,, OF the Rutland Farmers Club,
over L,uion, X Co.'S store. ON Evelyn
street, on saturday rveninv August p,
lstiN, at & o'clock p IN. Important bu,i,
ness will come before the meeting and "a
punctu,l Attendance of every shareholder
is requested.
Al pItA II pp.T
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

. CAsrLEroN.-Brig Gen Roberts Of the
|. 5. \. and family are stopping for a
time at the Sanford House, Castleton.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20

UNITED STATES CoMMIssLoNER.-A
son A. Nicholson, Esq, Of Rutland has
been appointed United States Commits
sioncr for the District of Vermont.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-08-20
ALPHA II. Posi-,
Vermont Items.

Rutland, Aug. II. lists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

N AUGATUCK RAILROAD a, oos Wednesday April 18th 1868 Trains will ru., r Go1Na NoRTH.--Lsaue Bridgeport. Mil, Tram for Wlnsted, with Passenger car attoaIi MlS lOlf A'M- For Winsted, connecting witS iIolea tS Vc A. M:Train from New York and with tI. 1U OO AM.from New Haven, and connectine ot "aseaphry With Train to and from Hartford kI;Oo oO A. M. Freight Train for Winsted. oc oc]OP F. M. For Winsted. connecting with tn. e'o0 00 P. M; Train from New York, and tL+ o.oo P. M: Train from New Haven. and W.ta' bury with Train from Hartford. ,,:l Leage Waterbury for the North.-l1.1OAu l Milk Train for Winsted. " dZ:O3 M. Train for Winsted. z z'o5 % P. M. Freight Train for Winsted l JUS P. M. For Winsted.
 uoINa SouTH.-LeaUe Winsted.-5.3O Frelght Train for Bridgeport.
 GAO A. M. For Bridgeport New Yo,l ., New Haven, connecting at Waterbnr, ,i,, train for Hartford. ''' " ZlO F. M. For Bridgeport, New York am, New Haven, connecting at Waterbury ,.i,t train for Hartford "''''
 400 PM. Milk Train with Passenger car ., tached connecting at Bridgeport for New York Leape Waterbury tor Me Sout1
 o.l6 A. M.For Bridgeport New York and N.,, Haven. "''" N'" 8.35 A. M. Freight Train for Brideeno,t
 o.45P. M. For Bridgeport. New York am, 1 New Haven A0'" ""'
 eco P. M. Milk Train, connect ing at Erido. port for New York. " ''"'se-
 On Satusday. nights, an addition,, Tro;r M With passenger car, will leave Bridocnor, ,' "n. Winsted at 8.40P.M P''' 'o'
 The Woodbury Stage arrives to conna,, ,. seymour with the GAO A. NJ. Train down Cr,', ' Wmsted. and returns on the arrivai of tIa lO;io A. M Train from Bridgeport.
 The Stage from New Hartford, Otis. Col. brook, Burlington, Sandisfeld. arrives r.. connect with the 2.I0p M Train down from Mlnsted, and returns on the arrival of th.. lo:l5 A. M. Train up from Bridgenort
 The Stage for Litchfeld leaves Iitcb6.l! station on arrival of the 1915 A. and n" P: M Trains from Bridgeport. The Stage t,1 HarWinton- leaves Litchfeld Station on tb, port. 'i0Hh p''"s'
 Stage leaves Waterbury for Waiertown dai,, and for Bethlem and Morris on Tuesdavs thursdays and Saturdays and tor Middlebny on Mondays and Fridays, and Woodbnrv on Mondays, fridays and Saturdays on ar rival ni the lO. 10 A. M Train up from Bridgenort
 The Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcottvillc ., the arrival fthe 1915 A. M. Train from Bridpe port, on 1uesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
 Discount of cents made to Passenpr, purchasing Tickets at the Office,
 C, WATERBURY, Superint'Gt
 Bridgeport, April 10 18e7 I If
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
THE FUNDING BILL

The following is the Funding bill, as re- ported tonight by the Committee of Con- ference, and agreed to by both Houses:--@ AN ACT providing for the payment of the National
 Debt, and for the reduction of the rate of inter-
 est thereon.
 .. Bet enacted, &c., That the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized to issue coupon or registered bonds of the United States in such form as he may prescribe, and of denominations o1 sloO, or any multiple of that sum, redeemable m m coin at the pleasure of the United States after ffnrty or forty years respectively, ana Dearng , nae annually in coin, that is to say The issue o1 ponus falling due in thirty years shall bear interest at four and half per centum ana Donas s ranng que tum, which said bonds, and the interest thereon, should be exempt from the payment or all taxes or duties to the United States other than such ln- come tax as may be assessed on the owners, as we'll as from taxation in any form, by or under State, municipal or local authority, and the sald bonds shall be exclusively used for the redemption Gr De for bpnds of the Untes more. ar- -grs
 SEC. 2. And be st ft,tter enacted, That there is hereby appropriated out of the duties derlved rom imported goods, the sum of $135, ,OO0, ,0OO annually, wmch sum during each fiscal year should De ap- pned to the payment of the interest, and to the may be determined by the Secretary of the Treas. or as Congress may hereafter direct, and such teanston shall be in lieu of the sinking fund, con; sempated by the fifth section of the act entitled no,a act to authorize the issue of United States .nd s ana for the resumption or funding thereof S1ota ~, n iundlng the floating debt of the United States, approved Feb 25. iS62. -
 +r nao. th S And oe tt further enacted, That from and r a,.er ene passage or this act, percentage de amount or kind shall be allowed to any person, fol the sale negosson redemption exchange o any coin or bullion disposed of at the Treasury Department or elsewhere on the account of the United States. And all acts or parts of acts, au- thorizng or permitting by construction or other agent other than some proper officer of his de- partment to make such sale, negotiation, redemp- tion, or exchange of bonds and securities, are hereby repealed. s1
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

The Sarsaparilla Diggers of Yucatan. This singular set of people are descended from the ancient Aztecs of Southern Mex ico and still retain some of the peculiari- ties which Stephens and Prescott gave of their ancestors. Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, en- ploy asmall army of them in digging Sar- saparilla root. Provided with narrow spades. coil of rope, and bag of water, they are ready for the forest where the wild banana furnishes them food, and thick leaved trees their only shelter. Few of those who find themselves reiuvenated by this product, know how much they are indebted to the toll of these humble labor CTS, who dig health for thousands of Doc. tor Ayers patrons, while they sometimes lose their own. n.--Boston Commercial
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

WHERE THE LAUGH COMES IN. THE AMER " ICAN WIT is 9 cts year.
 RICHARDSON COLLINS. 42 John st.. NY
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

contamination they were painfully aflicting, have been radically cured in such great numbers in almost every sec ton of the country that the public scarcely need to be informed of its virtues or uses.
 Scrofulous poison is one of the most destructive enemies of our race. Often, this unseen and unfet andnvtes the attack of enfeebling or fatal diseases without exciting suspicion of it's presence Again, it seems to breed infection throughout the body and then, on some favorable occasion, rapidly develop into other of its hideous forms, either on the ces may be suddenly deposited in the eG nnps aDeI or heart, or tumors formed in the liver, or it shows it's presence by eruptions on the skn foul ulcer sional use of a bottle of this Sarsapas'iHa is ad visable, even when no active symptoms of disease plaints generally find immediate relief and. at length, cure, by the use of this SARS1P1RiiI- 2. Tsfes s' sss Re,. sei scs,d 9ss Msa9 or visible forms of serofazoSs disease Xiso s in the he p:seaae. ,0ts 1s as Espsg Dasg and the various 0zceross afecttons of the muscu. SyphiIis or Tes,ereas and Mercur;az z;sense. are cured by It, though long time is required for subdung these obstinate maladies by any medicine. the complaint. Leucosrhoa or WHises. Wterine OtceT0tto'ss, and Female Diseases, are com. moniy soon relieved and ultimately cured by it's purifying and invigorating effect. Minute Direc- % tons for each case are found in our Almanac, sup Conpt0S2sts, 1osptdtty, Congestion or Ias1E0ns- 2n0tSO7s of the LiCer, and JGaadSce, when arisinp as they often do, from the ranking poisons in the blood. This sSARSAPARILL4 is great re- storer for the strength and vigor of the system, Those who are L0sagasid and ListIess, DespO,a- dent, SteepIess, and troubled with NeTvoass 4p- symptomatic of Weakssess, will find Id immediate immediate relief and convincing evidence of it's restorative power upon trial.
 FEARED BY
 Dr. y. e. AYER G. CO.. uowoIv rra..
 Practical and Analytical Chemists. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

KEEP THE STOMACH R1GHT.-The stom- ach is sovereign organ. It controls and influences the whole system. Keep it in perfect trim. and there will be no trouble with the liver or the bowels. When relax ed, irritated, or in any way disordered, 8 few doses of Railways Regulating Pills, ac ting as an alternative and tonic, will res tore it to its normal condition, and banish every unpleasant symptom. E-
 Price % cents per box coated with' sweet gum, free from taste. Sold by Drug gists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

pHUNNEE! The Anecdotes in THE AMERICAN WIT. 25 cts. year.
 RICHARDSON & COLLINS, A John st., NY
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
American and Foreign Patents.
 R. R. EDDY,

R. R. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATIENTS Late Agent of the U. s. Patent O6ie' wash | ington, under the Act of oa7. No. 7s STATE STREET ,(opposit> Hilby St. )BosroS A TIER an extensive -.actlce or upwards of A twenty years, e. .n.S ai" ; ~ secure Patents France and othe" foreign countries. Caveats. Speci6cations 10nds, Assignments, and all pa- pers or draw;ogs for Patents, executed on req sonable terps, with dispatch Researches made into Amercan and Foreign works, to deter mine thevalidity and utility of Patents of h. ventions,a and legal and other advice endered in all m4ters touching the same. Copies of the clanh.of any patent furnished by remit ting ore dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington.
 No 4aicy im the United States possesses superior ac,litN tor obtaining Patents, or ascertaising Ae patentallay of inuentions.
 Durig eight months the subscriber, in the courseDf his large practice, made on twice re- ectedIpplications, SIXTEEN APPEALS every ore of whih was decided in his favor by the Com missioes of Patents.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 "Tegard MT. Eddy as one of the most capa- ble an successful practitioners with whom have had a6cial intercourse. CHAS. MASON,"
 Commissioner of Patents
 "have no hesitation in assuring inventors thathey cannot employ man more competent and lustscorthy, and more capable of putting thei applications in form to secure for them an srly and favorable consideration at the Paint office. EDMUND BURKE" Late Commissioner of Patents, eMr R. HI Eddy has made for me THTR. TEN applications, in all, but ONE of which paints have been granted. and that one ss noaO pesltng. Such unmistakable proof of great tall eni and ability on his part leads me to reco,n~ menl cN inventors to apply to him to procure thei patents, as they may be sure of having thsmost faithful attention bestowed on their cass, and at very reasonable charges. JOHN TAGHART.' Boston, Jan. l. 1868 39-1v
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
WORKMAN BROS. MERCHANT TAILORS.

NR1 GUILD respectfully announce to the cit
 w izens of Litchfeld and vicinity, tha they will be at the United States Hotel. O: Tuesday, July A, 1868, and every other weel after that date, on the same day, until further notice, for the purpose of receiving orders fo all kinds of Garments for Gentleman's wear also to do all kinds of cutting in the lates styles, and satisfaction warranted.
 Wolcottville July l, 1868. I2t
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
A c AE ID

A CLERGYMAN, while residing in South "A America as missionary discovered a safe and simple, remedy for the cure of Ner- vous Weakness, Early Decay, Diseases of tho Urinary and the Seminal organs, ,and the whole train of disorders brought on by baneful and vicious habits Great numbers have been cur ed by this noble remedy. Prompted by a de- sire to benefit the afflicted and unfortunate. I will send the recipe for preparing and using this medicine, in sealed envelope, to any one who needs it, free of charge. Address
 JOHN. T. LYMAN,
 4 Station D, Bible House,
 lo 3m's New York City.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
Carpets and Furniture.

HW OFARRELL, New York City, has open
 III. cd his new warerooms with the largest assortment and latest Spring styles ot koyal Velvets, Brussels. 3-ply and Super-lngraln Carpets to be found in this city. Oil-Cleths all widths fancy and checked, Mattingss Lace Curtains, Window Shades, Rugs, Mats &c:, &c Over i've s1 ,oOo, 900 of parlor. bedroom and Kitch- en furniture, all manufactured under his own supervision, and strictly warranted to the Pur- chaser. Goods packed and shipped carefully; free of charge. My motto is quick sales ana profits. for cash at tho largest warerooms in the United States 4S6 & 488 9th avenne, bet. 35th and 36th Sts., 267 2G9 & 271 35th St. New York.
 All the R R. Cars pass in the immediate vi- o;n;tv 101y
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06

Nor BAD-A Miss Joy was present at a party recently, and in the evening some one used the quotation, "a thing of beauty is a joy forever" when she exclaimed: ':Im glad I'm not beauty, for shouldn't like to be a Joy forever.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
Ayers Sarsaparilla, FOR PURIrYxNG THE BLOOD.

The reputation this ex- cellent medicine enjoys, is derived from it's cures, many of which are truly marvellous. Inveterate cases of Scrofulous dis ease, where the system seemed saturated with corruption, have been purified and cured by it. Scrofulous affections and disorders, which were ag- gravated by the scrof1- I1v~1 ..~
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-08-06
miscellaneous Items.

Tbere is considerable excitement in Nor --;oh al,or1t mad dogs which has resulted in inc killing of several of the dogs on sus- picion.
 Northern speculatars are at Columbia, s. O., attempting to get possession of the railroads.
 motto for the Democracy: Base is the slave that pays"
 A baby, wrapped up in pillow case, was recently found drowned in the canal at Stamford.
 Sixty dogs have been slaughtered in New Haven within ten days, and the mu rder goes on.
 The hat business in Bethel is brisk just now, all the establishments being full help and running over time.
 A new invention for lighting street gas by electricity has been exhibited at the Boston Institute of Technology.
 The Montana farmers are sanguine enough to think that they can educate buffaloes to do the work of domestic c cattle.
 W. W. Chamberlain, the under keeper of the Norwich jail, who was so badly in- iured by the prisoner Matthews, has re- covered sufficiently to leave for his home in Middletown.
 Prince Napoleon employs six cooks and spends $20, 900 year on his table.
 Over a seventh part of the state of Mis- sissinpi is advertised for sale under execu- tions.
 The buman race is divided into two clas- ses by MT. E. P. Whipple, laborers and loafers.
 One of the best farmers in Kansas is the oovernor. His wheat crop this year will not be less than 10000 bushels.
 SUCCESSFUL, BECAUSE OF SUPERIOR MER- TT. MRS. S. A. ALIENS IMPROVED (neac stule) HAIR REsToRER or DRESSING, (ia one 5oHe) Every Druggist sells it. Price One Dollar.
 Tales from Araby the Blest, freighted with the breath of oriental spice flowers, are not so entrancing as the perfume of PHA1oNs sFLOR DE MAYO," the new perfume for the handkerchief. Sold by all druggists.
 At wedding in Delaware, when all was arranged and the minister called on any to speak who objected to the marriage, hus kv voice from the corner cried out, 1T dol" All eyes were turned in that direction, and a man emerged from the crowd holding his handkerchief up to his eyes, blubbering "Why do you object?" asked the minister.
 Because I want her myself ]"
 KANSAS WNE.-The Lawrence, (Kansas) Tribune says the makers of domestic wine in Kansas are busily engaged in gathering the summer grape, which is now abundant in the valley of the Kaw.
 Patrick Butler, while shoveling in @ rail- road embankment at Greenfield, Mass, few days since, unearthed bag of some seven hundred old copper cents, whose dates proved that they must have been buried for twenty years, but why or by whom is unknown.
 HAIL AND RAIN-" Where do o@you hail frona9' queriad Yankee of a traveller.
 Where do you rain from?"
 "Don't rain at all," said the astonished Jonathan.
 ness.
 Nor BAD.-A Miss Joy was present at 8 party recently, and in the evening some one used the quotation, "a thing of beauty is joy forever" when she exclaimed: sI'm glad I'm not beauty, for l shouldn't like to be Joy forever.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-06-30

ARrIyIcIAL GoLD.-Science Is striving
wonderfully to make somebody's accu-
mutation OF gold coin and ingots enor-
morously valuable It Is known as
s'arti6cial gold" and is now being used
to o considerable extent by English and
American artisans in works Of iecora-
tive arts. The alloy is made as fol-
lows The competition consists Of pure
copper, 100 parts ; pure tin, II parts !
maguesia, 6 parts ; the tartar Of COM
msrcs, 8; sal ammonia, SO, and uu-
Stacked lime, l.6 parts. The copper Is
FIRST melted, and then the lime, the mag
nesia, etc., added, but all at one time.
The whole mixture is then stirred brisk
ly, for half an hour, so as to effect q
thorough intermingling. Tho tin is
then thrown into 1t in small grains, and
stirred until it too is completely melted.
The vessel containing the mixture is
next covered and the melting process
kept up for twenty-five minutes, when
the scum is removed from the surface Of
the composition, which Is by this time
ct for use. The composition is mallea-
BILE and iexibler may be drawn out,
stamped, nodded or beaten into powder
or thin leaf like gold, and 10 all these
stages cannot be distinguished by the
best experts from the real precious
metal, except by its inferior weight.
The lack Of weight is no ~insurmounta-
BILE obstacle, fora variety Of means exist
to produce intense compression, and
the packing Of articles creates weight.
Let this obstacle be overcome, and gold
would be worth no more than the pro-
duction Of the alloy, and the accumula-
tons Of the precious metal, as well as
debts due on . gold basis would be
comparatively worthless.