The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-25

upon the laboring man. We have already
experiences 9 great reyulsion, end have got
| down part OF the way to q healthy basis, but
the path is marked on every side by bankruptcy
| and commercial failure. Do we wish to make
another ascent TO still higher point that we
| may be subjected to another descent marked bv
still greater disaster aud ruinY No. In nv
| opinion we have currency enough, and we
should rather try to make good and sound that
which VIC already have than to risk its char.
acter by further increase. Great applause. J
| We should return to specie payments by
making the greenback as good as gold. As to
how this shall be done there are various
| opinions; but in my view the process is
simple one. would not attempt to do it by
| contraction, for I think that has gone far
enough. But would do this: would fix day
In the future-say, for illustration, the lst day
of July, 1s7l-as the time at which the Govern.
| ment will begin to redeem the legal-tender
notes IN gold. (Applause.) Let the time be
hxed, that everybody may know it and get ready
for i and shape their business accordingly. And
let the Government get ready for it by reservng
for that purpose the present surplus of gold,
ana that which is to accrue. Tue effect will be
that, as the appointed time approaches, the
greenbacks will appreciate in value, gradually
getting up to par, and the premium on gold will
gradually be lowered. The process will be 80 re-
gular and the increase in the value of our legal
ed day arrives the legal tender note will be
found to be at par, and the people will not want
the gold exception specific purposes. Gold and
silver is not now part of the currency but is
simply an article OF merchandise. like cattle and
horses; but on the day that the legal-tender
comes up TO par, and the work. of redemption
begins, all the gold and silver In the land will
conc forth from the secret drawers, the vaults,
and the "old stockings" In which they have
been concealed, aud be emptied into the volume
OF currency, This will initiate the currency, but
II will be legitimate imitation. At the same
time contraction of the legal.tender currency
will take place, by the cancellation of so much
OF It as shall be presented for redemption.
But, my friends, l have spoken longer on
these topics than | intended; in fact, | have
spoken longer than my strength would justify.
lCrles OF go onpD In conclusion, let me
appeal TO the soldier, the Union soldier, to
stand by his great leader (ong-continued
cheerng)-to stand by the party that rejoiced
In his victories and wept over his defeats; that
fed and clothed him during the war; that
love and honor him while living, and mourn
over him when dead. (Renewed cheers.) Let
me appeal to the laborlng man to stand by the
party that would make labor honorable, and
give to II It's just rewards; that would place
the burden OF taxation upon the rich and
upon capital and make smooth and easy the
path that leads from labor to wealth. Let me
appeal to the banker, the merchant the manu-
tacturer, the man OF capital, to stand by the
party that will give repose to the country and
STABILITY to business OF every kind; that will
public faith, aud protect every man in the en-
Joyment OF his property. Let me appeal to the
selhshness OF those who love neither their
country nCr their kind, but are wholly devoted |
will protect alike labor and property, and that |
will defend the rights of every man before the
law. (Applause.) Let me appeal to that great
class that love liberty, truth, justice, and
humanity to stand by the party that abolished
slavery tremendous enthusiasm, ending with
three cheers); that will secure to eyefy mau
the enjoyment OF lie, liberty, and pro-
perty tapplause); that preserved the re-
public; that would now bind up the bleeding
wounds of the natioR; that would lift up the
weak and lowly, and restore the blessings of
leace TO all the land. When the fierce tempest
has twisted aud crashed the forest, aud the
swollen rivers have risen over their banks and
carried wreck and ruin through all the valleys,
the rain suddenly ceases, the winds are hushed
the clouds break away, and the sun shines forth
in all his splendor, drying up the tears OF
nature and making the land bright and happy.
S aeR ee stern 9 SSr o Res PRsSfd PRe
and the voice of angry faction is hushed, the
sun OF peace shall shine iorth making the hearts
OF ali men to rejoice, and causing happiness,
prosperity, Progress, and power TO spring up
like thrifty plants IN VIRGIN soil.
PoITIcAL.-Quite large meeting was held
last evening at Sixteenth and Parish streets.
Three superb American flags we're raised-one
on Parrish street aud two on Ridge avenue.
John NJ. Hagey presided on the occasion,
assisted by number OF Vlce-Presidents and
Secretaries. Addresses pertinent TO the occa-
sion were made by Messrs. Christian Kneass,
Henry Huhu, Samuel Ii. orwig, and James B.
RoDey.
Notwithstanding the inclement state of the
weather last night, most immense Republican
meeting assembled az Hanover aud Girard ave-
nue.. A stage was erected, which was decorated
with flags and lamps. band OF music was also
present, and discour;ed patriotic airs. The
meeting Vas called TO order at 8 O'clock and
Alderman John Clouds was elected President
Speeches were made by several prominent gen
tlemen. Colonel William B. Mann said many
persons are asking what Is Mr. Mann going to
DO. He Is disappointed man because he Is not
the nominee. There is great difference between
myself and HoTatio Seymour. He did not want
the Office, he protested, but he got the nomina-
tion. did want the nomination, but did not
get 1t. When asked this question, said there is
but one thing left for me to do that Is, to be
true TO my friends, my party, aud those who
have sustained me Ia my office from first TO last
| believe with the eXeriions we are making we
Will carry the whole state, besides the city. II
there are any here who are opposed to me tell
them have no wish TO quarrel. II is no time
for 1t. biy friends who love me will vote for the
ticket, and nothing but the ticket. l am going
TO make every exeI lion for our ticket to win.
say to all ifyou belong to the Union band here's
my heart and here's my hand.
"A large meeting Of the Republicans OF the
Twentieth ward was held last evening, at the
corner Of Twelfth and jefferson streets. band
OF music was in attendance aud enllyened the
proceedings with a number of popular airs. The
Republican Inyinoibles aud the Grant and Colfax
Campaign Club OF the Twentieth ward were
present at the meeting, and were enthusiastically
cheered as they came upon the ground. A large
American Gag, bearing the names Of Grant aud
was thrown TO the breeze. Andrew Cald we'll,
ESQ.,, presided, assisted by number OF VICE
presidents and secretaries, The following
named gentlemen delivered short addresses
John l.. Baer, Frederick Dittmah, George Con.
nell, and Christian Kneass. The meeting ad.
journed with cheers for the whole Republican
ticket.
An enthusiastic meeting was held last even
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