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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-06-27

Grant, it is announced, is going to
Colorado, not on business, but for his
health, which Washington water, etc,
etc has somewhat seriously impaired
Perhaps, he will extend his trip to One.
con, where the people have recently res
pondad unmistukably to his nomination
on the Chicago ticket. No doubt Grant
would be accorded a fitting reception in
Oregon. "Tho co)ore4 troops fought
nobly."
The Long Island Watchman. (Pcny
dleton dcmocra) think there are num-
bcrs Of repentaut republicans wcaried
with the "tyranny, protiigacy, ipeompe'
tency and general default of rodicalsm
who are unwilling to rest content with
the smoke of Grants cigar and ready to
JOIN heartily in support of the pure and
vigorous young democratic statesman wLo
is to redeem the republic
Negro rule can ouly lie army rule,
The peace Of Congressional rcconstruc.
ticn is the peace Of the sword. 1t is
net the reace of States; but the peace
of provinces under military rule It is
not l1ocrstluctirg the Union Of the Tn
itc6S,ptcs. tits abolishirG it forever
ly tlo'j,Lirg tie States,
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-06-27
Washington, June 20, 1908.

BcasLt there ever was a general who
held the life of soldier in greater con-
tempt than Hiram Ulysses Grant, histo
ry has failed to record the fact. His
theory Of war was, that if he could kill
one rebel soldier by sacrificing the lives
Of five uuion soldiers, ne would crush
the rebellion. His strategy consisted in
"altrition and mashing." In the early
days of the wor, Postmaster General
Randall said he knew Of no way to enc
the rebellion but by "nashing armies
together" Randall is several Removes
from a genius, aid so it is not strange
that he could think of no other way to
bring the war to successful close for
the government.
The idea was a confession of ignor-
ancej and yet it was controlling all Of
Grants military movements, He lost
HI 600 men in marching from the Ra-
pidan to the James. Lees Whole force
in that campaign was but GS,0G0 men
Grants whole force was 222, 900. If
Burnside had been given men enough
to continue the mashing progress, he
would have been victorious at Freder-
icksburg. So would Hooker at Chan-
cclloryillc, SO would Mcclellan AZ Me
chanicoyille. As fast as Grant had
twenty thousand men killed IN lis last
campaign, Stanton supplied him wiki
thirty thousand fresh union sold;ors.
The men in. reserve were the "tail of
the cat Oh which Grant depended for
victory. IIis estimate Of the value Of
union soldiers may be judged from his
comparison Of thcid to ''catg tail"
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-06-27

E7EEEE0pES, Labels & TAGS ne,t-
AZ ly WiatrjI til. Allocate Ufi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

is no chance for the slightest crack or spring
ing. The wall is double one thoroughly
ventilating the entire building. There are
thirteen spacious apartments, and wind.
ing staircase in the centre running up to the
observatory. The interior is being com.
pleted in the most modern style solid and
and massive Carpentery throughout, and is
in every way appropriate to the elegant e1'
terror. The earpentery is under the imme'
date practical supervision of Mr., Andrew
Gingles, who has earned for himself all en-
viable reputation for his mechanical talent
and good taste. We are glad to learn that
his accomplishments as an artisan are being
rewarded by his services being in constant
requsisuon, The work upon which he is al
present engaged is an addition to the archl
tectural attractions of the city. Let all ouI
old settlers produce that family stocking
where idle hoardngs are treasured, And io'
low Mr. Cases example, and get themselves
fixed for the remainder of their lives IN
hRbitable abode.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

THE OPERA.-A large number of citizens
were disappointed, last night, by the non
appearance of the opera troupe at Darts
Hail. The manager is stepped up to his
very eyes in difficulties and embarrassments,
both pecuniary and others more exaspers.
ting. The concern is in an impecunious con
dition the manager and his agent are tenn
porary bankrupts, aud there is an inferno.
cine feud between the two primaS-Miss
Clara Lang and Madame Frederick, which is
complicated, and founded upon such mex.
plcable captousness that it would require a
tender fingered French diplomat of the first
rank to unravel it. There are no people
who take offence 80 suddenly and for so
slight a cause as musicians, and none are so
choleric and indispensable. Amid all this
chaotic clashing and jealousy stands Grau,
without money to pay them of, his trunks
seized and divided between the hotel pro.
prietor and revenue collector, statue Of
embarrassment. Pity there's such differ
ence "twixt tweedledum and tweedledee."
All who purchased tickets for last night.
concert will have their money refunded to
them by calling on DeVoe & Champion.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
Attempt to Buy Democrats to Go in the Rad
tcal Procession.

Communicated
Enron OF THE ARGUS, Sir.-Some
weeks ago came to Rock Island to reside,
bringing with me my team. took city
license as a regular teamster and expected
70 earn living with my team and boys. !
live in the first ward, and very soon after
came here, went to work with my team on
the public works in that ward. In a few
hours after | commenced work one Of the
men in the employ of Chris. Wagner, street
supervisor, asked me if was democrat
replied that | was. lie then said you've
got into the wrong crowd-we are all repub
licans here" | replied that / could soon
quit if politics made any difference With my
work. At night the supervisor, Chris. Wsg.
ner, told nue. | need not work any more.
This was the first and last OF my city work.
10 day this same radical supervisor came
to me, where was at work, and asked if |
had my team yet. answered that had.
He asked how long | was engaged. said
only for today Then he asked if was a
democrat. said yes, had always been a
democrat and expected always should be.
He then said they (the radicsls) were going
to have big meeting Saturday, and if |
would 90 in the procession with my team l
could have employment on the city work.
replied that did not want work on such
conditions, and that ended our cOnyersa
ton.
Now Mr. Editor, is not this a pretty state
of affairs, when laborer is first dismissed
because he is democrat, and then the same
radical Official who dismissed him has the
impotence to come around and proposes to
bride him with public work to 20 in rad
ical procession2 Suppose had gone
would the day in the procession have been
charged by him to the taxpayers of the city
Is the radical procession to be made up Of
men hired and paid for ont of the city treas
ury? | confess that it looks little that
way, TO me.
And | also confess that felt insuIed to
have such proposition made to me--a prop
ositon to sell my principles for a chance &c
work on the streets. Is this the style of al
your radical city officers? If so | think
there'll be sudden change about mex
March.
Yours Truly,
ADAM MAuCEER.
Rock Island, Oct. Goth, 1868.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
Mail Routes.

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-srfvos at
$3.50 A. VI. and 5:45 2. NJ. Closes at 600 A. M.
and $3.50 ?. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL--viA WAtsrtOwn, HAnp-
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and COrdovA, ar.
rives at 500 A. NJ. Closes AIS p. NJ.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL--ArriveS at 7!30A,
NJ. Closes at 6l5A.M. and 5:l5P. N
ALED0 MATL-Via Camden Mills, AndAlu-
STA, Edgington, Hamlet, PerrYtOn, AledO, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, OQuAwka, to
Oquawka Junction, (sAgetown), leaves daily at
A. NJ, and arrives at $50 P. M. Mail mat
ter for Pleasant Ridge, HaSlitt, Buffalo Prairie,
illinois City, Drury, Copper Greek, and Mil
iersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL-yia Presumption, SueE,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Ri1hland Grove to Monmouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ,
aud arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day ut P. NJ Centre Ridge is supplied
By this route.
COAL VALLEY MAIL-(by csrs) daily, loaVel
between and A. NJ, returning at about .
2. NJ. Rural mail matter Is sent to Coal Val
ley.
CAMBRIDGE MATL-viS Coal Valley, Orion
aud Andover to Cambridge, leaves Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, at A. M, returning
tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 5 p. NJ.
Once hours from 1880 A. NJ TO 500 P. NJ.
re- Sundays, open from to 10 AM.
NJ B. OSBORN, Post Master.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

NJ. KANE & Co. keep all the best styles of
cooking and heating stoves, and sell as low
as the lowest. They also make the very best
quality of tin, copper and sheet iron ware,
aud keep large variety of other articles
wanted in the kitchen and dining ROOM
Give them call, if you want anything in
their line. 1t will not cost anything to lock
at their goods.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
Chicago Market.
TslsgraphOd to the ARsEs.

TslsgraphOd to the ARsEs.
CHICAGO, Oct. 81.
Plour-Quet extra springs, 75as,52
wheat-Quiet l,2g4s3O no. spriug.
Corn-Dull, steady; No | S9ii No S53.
Oats-Quiet; at 4g5.
Rye-Quiet, lower; No l ,22G3; No ,l3at.
Barlcy-Unsettled, higher No l,sOsl.
Timotby-2,5O.
FlAX-230.
Clear Sdes-l5.
Provsions-Quiet and firm.
pork-Held 5000,
Lard-Sold is.
Shoulders--l0i.
Hams-l9
Whiskey-Small sales 1,i0A45 free.
LIVE STOCK.
USIoN Stock YARDS, Oct Il,
Cattle-Rec'd 10 cars. Extra 5,75a7,l7, fAi
to good j,s7lat,s9! stookers 2,75ai,75.
Hogs-Rec'd g. Extra 7,75aS,25 good t.
shOice s,00as so.
Sheep Reed 4 cars. Choice S,25a4,OO, goo,
3,5Oa3,7j.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

New IMPROyEMExr.-We, some days ago,
adverted to the fact that Chas. H. Case, Esq.
one of the Oldest settlers of the township,
was erecting dwelling house on Madison
street. We, to day, paid the building which
is in course of construction, a visit, and find
that it nearly if not quite equals any other
residence in the county in extent and finish.
We are unable to describe infinitely any ex.
cept the most important features, few o.
which will fix it as an architectural success
1t is full two stories in height, with an attic
loft,and surmOuuted BY an observatory. II
is built of perfect, chosen bricks, and there
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

THE LIGHT GUARDs.-lnjustice is thing
we seldom intend and if the Light Guarders,
of Chicago, know that their manager ran
away from Peoria without paying his bill
las he did, and that such was his intention
here las he tried, and in part succeeded
and (poor Trays continued to let him sail
around the country under their name, they
should not cry if they get expoSed.-Dar
De1u
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

The Davenport merchants are somewhat
exercised about the departure Of q burning
and shining light" in temperance and
religious circles who has suddenly departed
leaving behind some $4,000 debt in recently
effected loans. He is member of re-
spectacle business firm and they fain believe
that his absenting himself from society may
be innocent and temporary.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

MISS MAGGIE ROUSE was to leave for Bos.
ton, last night, in company with Mr.. A.
Oliver and his daughter Alice, to begin her
musical studes. She carries with her the
benedictions of a large number of friends
and we'll wishers.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

Very FINE JoD.-Mr. Henry Woltman
having improved and beautifed the outside
of his block, on the levee, and flushed the
hall into fine dwelling house, has now
newly fitted up the saloon in the most taste.
tul manner, so that it is really the neatest
place of the kind in town. Mr.. p. r. Helm
executed the painting and pspering, in the
very best style.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
paiirnad Trainn.

LRAVR-ChioagO,R Rock lSlsnd PAcihs going
East, at 1880 A. NJ. and 900 P. NJ.
Going West--At $50 A. M. and 5.45 P. NJ.
Western Union, and Sterling 4 Rock Island,
at 6.45 A, N. and A4S p. NJ
Coal Valley, about 100 A. NJ. and 100 P. NJ.
ARRIVE-ChioAgo, Rock Island 4 Pacific,
from the East, at $50 A. NJ. and 5.45 p. NJ.
Prom the Wesk at $50 A. NJ. aud 900 p. M.
Western Union, and Sterling Il Rock IslAn d,
at $40 A. M. and ll.O0 P. NJ.
Coal Valley, about / A. NJ. and P. NJ.
Es-T Trains run by Chicago time, which Ia
shout % minutes faster than Rock Island time.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

MAcBRIDE the rag man of Mofine-"the
acknowledged dry goods man, has re-
covered from the effects of the late fire, and
is now receiving daily from the east the
largest stock of dry goods even seen in a
country store. Come on for your woolens !
Come on for your blankets !! Come on
and see MAcbryde, of Moline, the "Rag
man. Oct 2ldltwlt.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
Coal Valley Democratic Club.

The members of the Coal Valley Demo
cratic Club are hereby notified that their
regular meeting will be held on Monday
evening, Oct. Goth, at o'clock P. NJ. A
full attendance is requested
THOMAS LEES. Secretary.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
DIED

In this city on Tuesday, Oct. 2Oth, ELLA srEs.
GER PERRIN, aged l6 years, youngest daughter Of
Mrs. w. u. Crockett.
Buffalo IN. Y. and Springfield (ohiol papers
please copy.
Rock Island, Oct. 2lst, 1858
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Hon. GustaVus Van HOOrebeke

the Democratic Candidate for Sec
rotary of State, will speak in thu
Court House in Rock Island, Wed
nesday evening, Oct. 2Sth.
Let him have a rousing house.
BY Order of
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
st. Louis Market.

st. Louis Market.
Tslegraphed to tho Argus
sr. LOUIS, Oct. 81.
Plour-unchanged
Wheat-steady 2OOa2SO choice fancy fall.
Confirm q5al00
Oats-49a53
Rye ! ,20a22.
Barley-lQ0a22J.
Provisions higher.
Pork-30 so.
Baoon-unchaged.
Shoulders 1874.
Clear Sides l6.
Lard-lg tierce.
Whskey-l,3 j.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
Daily argus.
Premium Job Printing.

orders for JoB PRMriSG viii meet with prompt
attention at the ARsus OFFICE and BE- executed
IN the very best manner and at reasonable rates.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
FAMILY CASES.

Of 80 to 10 large Walls, moroc-
co or rosewood CaseS contain
ing a specific for every ordina-
nv disease family is subject
to, and books of directions
From $l0 to SS6
Smaller Family and Travelling Cases,
with 30 to Is MISREPRESENTATION 30 to ~
Specifics for all Private Diseases, both
for Curingand for Preventive treat
ment, in walls and pocket cases.frem ~ to 20
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises, Lamenesss
Soreness, Sore Throat, Sprainss
Toothache, Earache. Neuralgia
Rheumatism, Lumbagos Pilesy Sore
Ewes. Boils, stings, Bleeding of the
lungs, Nose, Stomach, or Of 2iIess
Corns. Ulcers, Old Sores. Price 80
cts. to G1.2S.
Va These Remedies, except PONDS EX-
TRACT, by the case or single box, are sent to
any part of the country by mail or express, free
of charge, on receipt Of the price.
Address Humphreys SPECIFIC
Homeopathic MEDICINE co,
Office and Depot, No. 562 BROADWAY, New York.
DR.. HUMPHREYS is consulted daily at his Office
personally or by letter, above, for all forms Of
disease.
A full and fresh assortment of these medicines
always at
@. a. BErgsHR s.,
ROCK ISLAND.
fabi4dfy,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
HUMPHREYS
HOMEOPATHIC sPEOIrICg

uAvBPRovED, FROMTHE MOST AMPLE
IL experience, an entire success: Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
30 simple that mistakes cannot be made in us
ing them 20 harmless as to be free from danger,
and so efficient ss 70 be always reliable. They
have raised the highest Communication from all,
and will always render satisfaction
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

.nR. JAMES, FORMERLY OF JAMES
IL Lock Hospital, Custom House street, Now
Orleans, La, established in 1880, for the last
eight years located in Chicago, H.. can be- CON-
suIes1 "a kta ntBnn auH uariaFa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

This Company National in its character, offers,
by reason Gifts large capital low rates of Premium,
and New Tables, the most desirable means of in
surfing life yet presented to the public.
The rates OF premium being largely reduced,
are made as favorable to the insurers as those OF
the best Mutual Companies, and avoid all the
complications and uncertainties Of Notes, Diyl-
| dends and the misunderstood lngs which the lat
ter are so apt to cause the Policy Holders.
Several new and attraCtlAe tables are now pre-
sented, which need only 70 be understood to
provo acceptable to the public, such as the M
COME-PRODUCING POLICY and RE-
TURN PREMIUh POLICY. In the fer
mcr, the policy holder not only secures lie-tn-
suranes payable at death, but will receive, if
living, after period Of few years an annual
income equal to ten per cent no PER cent Of the
| par of his policy. la ne latter, the Company
agrees to return to the assured the total amount
Of money he has rui in, in addition TO the
amount Of his policy.
| The attention Of persons contemplating insur-
| ing their lives or Increasing the amount # insur-
auco they alteaiy have, is called to tbs special
advantages offered by the National Life lnsSr-
| ance Company.
Circulars, Pamphlets, and full particulars Civ
en- on application to the Branch Office Of the
| Company in this city, or 10 its General Agents.
| G4s- LOCAL AGENTS ARE WANTED in
every City aud Town; and applications from
| competent parties for such agencies, with suita-
| bic endorsements, should be addressed to the
| COMPANY'S GENERAL AGENTS ONLY, in
| their reauectiyp d istTicts.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21

I Cures Fevsrs, Congestion, Infammations..26
2 Worms, Worm Fever Worm Colc...25
CryingiColic or Teething Of Infants.25
Diarrhna of Children or Adults......2S
" Dysentory, Gripping Bilious Colic..26
= Cholera-Mor Vomiting ...........25
Coughs, Colds Bronohitis.".......,...2b
Neuralgia, Toothaohe, Faoeache.....2b
" Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo,26
10 Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach rs
II d" Suppressed, or Painful Periods. ....... 20
II " Whites, too Profuse Periods .........25
ID Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing rs
Ii Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Eruptions.25
Is Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains...".25
l8 Fever and Ague Chill Fever, Agues so
II Piles, blind or bleeding .....,............5 so
Is Opthalmy, and Sore or Weak Eyes...5O
~ Catarrh, acute or chronic, IntuenEa 6O
20 WhOoping Cough, violent cougbs"...5O
2l Asthma, oppressed Breathing. ."....., so
% " Ear Discharges, impaired hearing. 80
% scrofula enlarged glands, swellings..5O
"a General Debility, physical weakness so
20 Dropsy, aud scanty seeretions.,.."..6O
20 Sea Sickness sickness from riding so
~ Kidney Disease, Gravel ....,,..........5O
20 Nervous Debility, Seminal Ennis
sions, involuntary Discharges ...... LOO
70 Sore Mouth, Canker.u...,, ............. 90
30 Urinary Weakness, wetting bed""..5V
81 Painful Periods, with SpnSms...''...'9o
80 - Sufferings at change Of llte..........LOO
80 Epilepsy, Spasms 81 NItus DanceA'eO
"a Diphtheria, liberated sore throat.....6O
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD.

j. X. BARNES, Surgeon General L. 5. A.
Washington.
p. J. HORWITZ, Chief Medical Department
L. $. n, Washington.
d. W. BLISS, NJ. b., Washington,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
GENERAL AGENTS OF THE COM
pANT.

JAY COOKE 4 CO., New York, for New York
State and Northern New Jersey.
w. CLARK ii CO., for Pennsylvania and
Southern New Jersey.
JAY COOKE d CO., Washington, d. c., for
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia. District Co.
lumbla, and West Nirglnia.
]. A. ELISA Co.. Chicago, H., for Illinois,
Wisconsin and Iowa.
HON. STEPHEN MILLER, St. Paul, for Min
nesota.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
SOLICITORS AND ATTORNEYS,

VIM. f. CHANDLER, Washington, D. c.
GEORGE HARDING, Philadelphia, Pa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-10-21
Branch Office, Philadelphia,
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING,
officers {:

CLARENCE II, CLARK, Philadelphia, Preside.
HENRY b. COOKE, Washington, Vice Pres't.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and Executive
Committee.
EMERSON W. PEET, Phila,, seo'y and Ae-
tuary,
Il. 5. TURNER, Washington, Assistant Secy.
FRANCIS q. SMITH, NJ. D., Medical Director.
]. EWING MEARS, NJ. D., Asst. Med. Di-
rector.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-13

lent, on the phole business of the country, TO
at least ten per cent. must haze been equiUd-
lent TO a large addition TO the machinery Of
exchange before existing. What the practical
increase Of the currency effected indirectly in
this manner has amounted to, cannot be def
nitely stated, but in the opinion of the Com
missioner, it has not been less, during the last
Twelve months, than one hundred million Of
dollars.
The true theory of legislation under the
present condition of affairs would seem to be,
not 70 delay recovery-painful though it may
De-irom abnormal prices and over produc
ton by further initiation, but that reliel should
be afforded to the greatest extent possible by
the removal of taxes which impede production
taxes which, when first imposed, were
drawn from profits, and were therefore, to a
certrin extent, justified, but which with the
present reduction of values, fall mainly upon
capital.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-13
FUNDING THE NATIONAL DEBT.

The commissioner makes it his first care to
defend the policy OF the Treasury Department
in funding the national debt. "What do you
understand, Sir, by the expression Funding
the debt?'" one Congressman asked another,
in the course of debate in the thirty-ninth
Congress. The disclosure of feeling of un-
certainty on the part of so exalted personages
with reference to the meaning of an express
sion which has been in eyerybody's mouth for
several years renders it probable that the COM
pendious explanation incidentally given by
Mr.. Wells may be of value to many persons:
Without attempting to enter into any dis
cussion OF, or even to question, in this con-
nection, the policy which left the treasury at
the close OF the war with SO large an amount
OF early maturing Indebtedness, it see S OBJ
vious, on reviewing the financial condition of
the Government as here presented, that but
one line OF policy was open for adoption;
which was to convert, as rapidly as possible,
so much of the temporary debt as could not
then be paid, in to such formas to prevent its
existence from continually threatening, or ul-
timately proving source OF serious embar-
rassment to the Treasury. The nation, in
fact, was in the condition of an individual
who, with abundance of assets, was threaten
ed with loss and possible bankruptcy through
inability to seasonably realize upon then.
The course thus indicated, and which is pop
ularly known as the i" funding process" was
adopted, and has up to the present time been
steadiastly pursued; policy the wisdom of
which time, it is believed, will most fully
iuStifv T.