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a REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS
"a EtSale.-Two-story Brick Dwelling, No. 7OS
Webb street, between sixteenth and seven
Twenty-sixth ward. On Tuesday, April 8.
1859, at II o'clock, noon. will be SOLD
at public sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange, all
that two. story brick messuage and lotof ground
situate on the west sNte of Webb street. 80 feet
south of Fitzwater street, No 7OS; the lot con-
tanning in front on Webb street IA feet inches.
including foot OF a 8 feet wifS -s4ey on the
south, and extending in pt2f6O feet, including
with free use and priyssege OF said alleys.
Terms cash. Subsect to yearly ground rent
NJ THOMAS 4 SONS, Auctioneers
32743 Nos. l39 and l4l y. FOURTH Street.
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~ REAL ESTATE THOMAS & SONS
En Sale-Desirable Lot, Germantown road,
north Il Angle street. near the Rising sun Viii
laee, TWenIy-fifth ward. On Tuesday, March
80 1869 at ~ o'cock, noon. will be sold at public
sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that lot
of ground situate on the east side of German
town road, 466 feet inches north of Angle
lage twenty fifth ward; containing In front on
Germantown road 26 feet Inches, and extend
tpz in depth 300 feet TO der street, two fronts.
Clear OF all incum brance. Terms cash.
NJ. THOMAS & SONS, Au'tiOueers.
1t Nos. l39 and Ill S. FOURTH st,
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<s PUBLIC SALE.-THOMAs & SONS,
EnAAucJioneers business stand. Three-story
stUne Store and Dwelling, No. 1872 Main street,
south OF Wistar street, Germantown, Twenty
second ward.
On Tuesday, April l3 1862 at II O'Clock. noon,
will be sold at public sale, at the Phtladelphi
and lot Of ground, situate on the southwest side
of Main street (Germantown avenueJ 295 feet
"A inches southeast OF Mannheim street, Ger.
mAntown, Twenty.second ward. NO. 4522; thence
extending south 40 degrees, Al min. west 2l7
feet; thence south AZ degrees 53 min.. east II
east 2l7 feet y inch to the Main street, thence
along the same 20 feet to the place of beginning.
I'm diate possession. Keys next door above.
Gle ar of all incumbrance.
NJ. THOMAS & SONS. Aucttoneers,
S74Sl0 Nos. l30 and l4l s. FOURTH Street.
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LADIES LOOK AT THIS!
The 90 Corset is the best ha nd-made whalebone
Corset yet offer cd.
The Dollar woven Corset is warranted whalebone,
pr superior shape: is fine and durable.
The Dollar Paraso, and all other grades of Para
bos that Mr. Finn OFFERS the ladies Will find remark
ably cheap.
Piques and Plaid Nansooks good. from rs cents up.
Ladies'. look at themi
Trimming Ribbons sl'lo per piece.
JonN M. FINN,
S. II. corner Arch and seventh streets
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The MOTH OUTwIrTBD.-Mllions of property in
ladies' furs destroyed annually by the moth and
tits therefore with pleasure That we hall the nven-
tion OF an aud inJable safeguard az Rinst
them. Indeed If the people will avail themselves
promptly OF the invention referred to, the days OF
this destructive little insect numbered. The in
veation is q perfe:tly alright box, simple in It's
construction patented and manu- fActured by Mr.. s.
Mscferran NJ. 1907 MarkeJ street and designed for
constant use. 1t is really the only certain preventive
of moth in existence iR precludes the posi-,
bilty of the moth eggs ever being deposited in the
articles to be preserved The opening and closing OF
the boxes (w hch made in sl slzss) easily
performed as the opening and closing Of cArd-case
or DOR emo nnaie Prddent housekeepers and head ,
of families who would rather spend dollar for a
..Patent Box" than hundred dollars for q ma Il
or tippet. will upon this suggestion This "Box
IA not an unried article, but demonstrated success
and ue would be with out 1t for ten times its
STARTLING EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
DeathrJ Er. President Johnson reported.
Murder in Girard AUGRue
Boz 6arous Cruelty 10 the cuban Prisoners.
GRAND Opening Of Spring CLotht,gGt
CHARLES SToK d CO.'S.
Splendid Display OF BGnhOckb0rnS.
Cheviots, at No. s24 Ohesnut street.
Prices the same as before tbewar.
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SALE OF Doors AND sHons.-The early attention OF
the trade is called the large and attractive ssle OF
Boots and Shoes. TO be sold by catalogue cash,
on Monday morning. March 20. at 10 O'Clock, by Q.
d. McUiees q Co.. auctloneers, No. COG Market
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S. II. corner Arch and seven

HEADACHE. LANsUoR, AND MELANCHOLY gene
rally spsing from Bsordered Stom ach, Costiveness
or Q Torpid Liver. Each may readily be removed
by DR.. d. JAYNE's sANATIvE PILLS. a few doses
of which will be found TO stimulate the Liver and
Stomach to healthy action removing all biliousness
and producing regular excavations OF the bowels.
Sold by all Druggists.
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CIT ITEM s.

tPRINe ovERcoATs.-A fine aSsortment UneqUuled
bV any Philadelphia In ityte make, and IT. at prices
ranging n ON 90 Up,Vards Cuu and examine.
RalE,vap Queen oBENrETT g. Co.,
Fph and TOWER HALL,
Siath streets. No. BIS MARKET ST..
PHILADHLPH1A
AND No. 900 BROADWAY, NEW YoRK.
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Ia spooLa RoR IL OENTsi :
I2 sPooLs FOE A. CENTS :

I2 snooLe FOR 4j cBNTsl
eThis Cotton. after years trial. finds rival 1t
mas proved the strongest and best
for hand or machine ana in all cases. when mea-
sured srceeds 200 yards to the SPOOL Its very large
demand proves Its great worth.
JOHN M. FINN,
o. r. conner A rch and Seventh streets,
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A POPULAR NevEL.-"How He Won Her." the
SEQUEL to and continuation of Mrs southwor his
aFair Play" has Just passed to second edition. II
is commanding very large sale, as i 10 fully equal
IN "Eair Play which ia having unprecedented
aaIa for Mr., Southwtrth is beyond all doubt one
,,ho has, female nov yeiists of this age. sc.
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MA REAL EsTATE.-THoMAs & SONS
HV Sale.-Frame Dwelling, NO. IAZ N. Inlrd
street On Tuesday, April 8, 1859. at ~ o,Siock,
noon. will be sold at public sale. az en1 nh.a Ia
lot of lRround situate on the west slae SL rn ntS
street, above Girard Avenue Market go N1' iT, a9
extending In depth 100 feet. Clear OF all incu"i-
NJ. THOMAS q SONS, Ancti1HnSe@srs, HS@
3ISASt Nos. I8a and III B, EQVhIh ."
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JRwRLRY.-Mr. William W. Cassidy, NO. IL soutn
Second street, has the largest and most attractive
assortment of fine Jswery and slverware In the city
Purchasers rely upon obtaining real, pure art-
Gle furnished at price which cannot be equalled.
He alsohas q large stock Of American Western
watches in all varieties and st all prices. visit to
his atore Ia sure TO result in pleasure and profit
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TEE CHEAPRsr STOCKING sToRE!

THE CHRAPRsT STOCKING sToREi
Mr Finn having decided to increase his Stockiog
trade has put his prices down TO figures that
PIE ,so. His s2-cent Stocking is full regular good,
heavy fabric, and the best for the money yet offered
Also. all grades of Stockings, varying from IL cents
np to the highest price. JOHN NJ FINN,
8. n. corner Arch and Eeyenth atreata
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.uFxPER1ENcE OF q third of a century mas given
, p,cs gao. OF the AMERICAS House, BosToN,
knowledge Of all the REQUISITES OF h[s,o,ss' nUss
oo,ates his efforts to please.
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WEK JERSEY.

amount OF Taxable Property in the
State.
ane 1ollowing abstract from the report of the
OOvvmmplroIier 10 the Legislature on the ratables
y. U.ew New Jersey ,lshows the amount of taxable
psopeLty OF the several counties of the State
hnu the amount of tax thereon:-
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TAuoR1re AN ART.-willism Il, Taylor, No. 49, s
tourth str has an opening every day OF the most
elegant Spring Geods imported expressly for his own
trade. Mr.. Taylor is one OF the most exquisite
s,abioners In the country His cutters are perfect
art,s,s A fit at his Establishment Is guaranteed.
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G@ REAL ESTATE THOMAS H. sons
III Sale.-Building Lot, Dauph,n street. west
OF Coral street. On Tuesday, March 30, 1862 at
IL O'Clock, noon, will be sold at public sale at
the Philadelphia Exchange, all that valuable
lot OF ground, situate on the north side of Dau-
phin street, 81 feet west of Coral street, late
District OF Kensington; containing in front on
Dsuphin street 36 feet. and extending in depth
l54 feet 81 inches TO 40 feet wide street called
Price street.
Clear OF all incumbrance.
Terms-8l2U0 may remain on mortgage.
M. THOMAS e. SONS Auctioneers,
IL SGT Nos I39 and laI s. FOURTH st.
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FE5 REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS
Mi Sale. - On Tuesday, April Q. 1869, at IL
O'clock, noou will be sold at public sale, at the
Philadelphia Exchange, the following described
properties. viz:-
No. l-Twostory brick dwelling, Apple
street. north of Dauphin street. All that new
twostory brick messuagA and lot or ground
situate on the east side OF Apple street. about
l87 feet inches north of Dauphin street; IL feet
10 inches front, As feet deep.
Terms-S800 may remain on mortgage.
No. 2-Two-story brick dwelling, Letthgow
street, in the rear OF the above. All that new
two-story brick measuage ana lot OF ground
west side of Leithgow street. In tne rear OF Ihe
above; IL feet 10 inches front ana 40 Ieet Deep
Terms-$80O may remain on mortgage.
M, THOMAS q SONS, Auctioneers.
S274B Nos, l39 and ~ b EQVkTH Nv
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HArnrr, DAVIS & Co.'s PIANts possess the most
sunarb action win unusual parity OF tone which, Is
one of lovely softness and great orliiiancy' Ihe
,,roroinms over all others
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- NJ IhOnho q SON0S. hUUVIUHobIH'
3 243 Nos. l39 and l4l =. FOURTH Street

a REAL ESTATE THOMAS & SONS
El Sale. - On Tuesday, April g. 1859, at II
O'Clock, noon, will be sold, at public sale, at the
Philadelphia Exchange, the following described
properties. viz -
No. l-Modern three story brick dwelling. No.
724 South Fifteenth street All that modern
three-Story brick messuage, with two-story
back building and lot OF ground, situate on the
westerly side of Fifteenth street, north OF FIiz-
water street. No. 724; containing in front on
Fifteenth street i6 feet and extending in depth
IS feet to Wyoming street. 1t has the gas In.
lnoduced. bath, hot and oold water. range, etc
Subject TO q yearly ground-rent of $40
No. 2.-Brick building and valuable large lot,
No 726 South Broad street. All that one.story
brick building formerly occupied as q -four and
feed store) and lot of ground, situate on the
west side of Broad street, north of Fitzwater
street No. 1906 the lot containing in front on
Broad street II feet and extending in depth 5S
feet 6ipches to Lloyd street. Subject to yearly
ground-rent of $50.
Nj. THOMAS & SONS, Auctioneers,
3l82743 Nos 1870 ana al 4. FOU RTH street.
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@s real, ESTATE-THOMAS & SONS
El Sale.-On Tuesday, April 8, 1860, at IL
Philadelphia Exchange, the following described
No. i2fhree two.story Brick Dwellings. Nos.
ll6O 1862, and ll64 Clarion street, north of
Fedt raj and west of Thirteenth streets. All
those three two story brick messuages and the
lots of ground theieunto belonging, situate on
the west side nf Clarion street, north of Federal
street, Nos. ll60 ll62, and ll6i, each oouta ming
in front 10 feet, and IN depth 10 feet ~ inches
They will be sold separately.
Nos. and 3-Two ground rents. SI5 year.
No ., all that ground rent OF Si5 year, clear OF
taxes issuing out of all that lot of ground,
northwest corner of Federal and Clarion streets,
Is feet front, and about 50 feet deep. No. 3
ground rent of S15 year. issuing out OF all that
lot of ground, adjoining the above on Federal
street, Is feet front, and about 81 feet deep.
Secured by three story brick dwelling on
No. 4-Three. story brick dwelling, No. 72O
Iloy street, between Broad and Fifteenth and
north of Fitzwater street. All that three story
brick dwelling and lot OF ground, No. ~ Lloyd
street; Is feet front, 40 feet deep subject to q
TedeemabIe ground rent of $40 62l% year.
M. THOMAS Il SONS. Aucuoneers.
3lSH 43 Nos. l39 and lil g. FOU RrH IT,
a REAL EsTATE.-THoMAs & sons
ElIi iSale.-Three- story Brick Dwelling No. 2l3O
franklin street, above Diamond street, Twen-
tieth ward, on Tuesday, March 30. 1859, at
the Philadelphia Exchange. ali that three
story brick messuage, with two'story back
buildings and lot OF ground. situate on the west
OF Diamond street, Twentieth ward No. $780,
the lot containing In front on Franklin street Ia
feet inches, and extending in depth 20 feet
TO feet wide alley, with the free use
and privilege thereof. Has the BATH hot and
cold water, etc. Terms-Sl600 may remain on
mortgage. Clear OF all incumbrance.
NJ. THOMAS & SONS, Auctioneers,
3lS2 20N Nos. lS9 and l4l s. FOURTH Street.
a REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS
ham street, northeast of Somerset street. On
Tuesday, March 80. 1869. at IL O'Clock. noon, will
be sold at public sale. at the philadelphia e
change all that frame messuage and lot OF
ground situate on the northeast side of Chat.
ham street, 300 feet northeast OF Somerset street
TWenty-hfJh ward; the lot containing in front
on Chatham street AZ feet 89s inches, more or
less and extending in depth l60 feet TO Cedar
street. Two fronts. Subject TO yearly ground
M. THOMAS SONS. Auctionsers.
3IsT N9a. Iss ana II =. FOURTH st.
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,,uo.w. A BAKER's Highest Premium sewinE
,Iesss,,as. NO. 7se Chestnut street
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Inc in 1888 s27 937 81 ........... $780, 1898 9S
It wi be seen by this report that the total
valuation of taxable property exceeds that of
1857 by more than twenty.seven millions of
dollars
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&sA TRUSTEES SALE. - ESTATE OF
TMicnael Herr.-Thomas 81 Sons, Auc.
uOneers. On Tuesday, April 6. 1869, at IL
O'Clock, noon. will be sold at public sale. at the
Philadelphia Exchange, the folio wing described
properties. viz -
No. /. Ten acres, Mclean county. Illinois.
All those 10 acres of ground situate In Mclean
county, Illinois. being the southwest corner of
lot No. OF the southwest quarter of section
Nc. 7, Township No. 25, north of range T. lG, con-
veyed by Rufus Wood to Michael Herr, by deed
dsI ed August 6, 1866. and recorded.
No. 2. Twenty acres, Livingston county. Illi-
nois. All that 20 acres of land In Livingston
county, Illinois. being The south half of the
northwest quarter OF section No. 20. Town No.
and recorded.
No. g. Eighty acres. Hamilton county, Iowa.
All that SO acres of land in Hamilton county
Iowa. being the east half of the southeast quar-
Ter Of section No. 20, in Township SO, north oi
range "A west, entered by land warrant by M.
H. rr, November 81, 1855.
by order of L. +. Barry, Trustee.
NJ. THOMAS & SONS. Auctleneers,
3l6243 Nos l39 and l4l s. FOURTH Street.
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Returns for
lS67........ 475 ,Ol2OO $50 600 90 l,96849S Ss
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REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.

AH PUBLIC SALE. THOMAS & SONS.
El lAuctioneers. = Handsome Modern Stone
street. Salem, New Jersey. 1872 feet front. 27O
feet deep on Tuesday. Aprll6 1869, at IL O'CLOCK,
noon, will be sold at public sale, at the Pnia-
deiphla Exchange, all that handsome M odern
two-story stone residence and lot OF grOuad.
situate on the east % side OF OAK street re- ths most
in front 1872 feet, and extending in depth about
go feet, more or less The residence is not fin-
stone, grey granite from Leipe>vilie qnarries,
Pennsylvania; windows, doors. and corners
finished in sandstone; has eleven corners. Civ
Ing great beauty to the building; style of work
called worm. work, executed by one of the best
Philadelphia masons, Ih1 basement could De
could be added l: was quilt under the i'm me-
diale supervision of the owner. The house
stands back go feet from Lne Ie"Je; also, very
conveniently arranged stone stable and car
riage-house: has stalls for four horses and two
Terms-Sll 900 may remain on mortgage. May
be examined on application to William AZ.
See plan and view at the auction rooms.
M. THOMAS & SONS. Auclioneers.
3l72O27 Nos. lS9 and l4l g. FOURTH ST
an SALE ON THE PREMIsES-TaOMAS
k & SONS Auciioneers.-Ha9dsome modern
3l6 s. Tenth street. below Clinton street. On
Mendsy morning, March 20, 1869. at 10 O'Clock.
that handsome modern three story brick mes
suage, with French roof and three story back
Of Of PINE
No. 3l6; containing In front on Tenth street 20
feet. and extending in depth 80 feet TO a 3 feet
wide alley, with the privilege thereof. The
house is well built, and has all the modern
conveniences; has gas. 2 bathrooms. hot and
cold water. water closets, furnace, cooking
range. etc: saloon parlor. dining room and
kitchen on the first floor; comm odious cham
berS.
Terms-S8500 may remain on mortgage. May
be examined any day previous TO sale. ~.
Superior niture.-Immediately after the
sale OF the house will be sold the entire superior
household furniture.
NJ. THOMAS g. SONS Auctioneers,
323T Nos. l39 and l4l 8. FOURTH Street
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@A REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS
EiN Sale.-Modern Three-story Brick Resi-
dence, No. 1908 Spring Garden street. west of
Nineteenth street, 20 feet front. On Tuesday,
public sale, at the PhiladelphIa Exchange all
that modern three-story brick messuage, with
three-story back building and lot of ground,
situate on the south side of Spring Garden
stI eet, west of Nineteenth street. No. l90S the
lot containing in front on Spring Garden street
70 feet, and extending in depth los feet inches,
TO a street. The house has parlor, dining.
room, and kitchen on the first floor; gas, bath,
hot and cold water water closet furnace, cook
ing range, etc. Terms-S7000 may remain on
naortgege. Immediate possession. Keys at
the Auction Rooms.
NJ. THOMAS Il SONS AuctOueers
3N43l Nos. l39 and Ill 3. FOURTH Street.
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@ REAL ESTATE-rHOMAS& &S SONS SALE.
Eal-On Tuesday, April u. 1869, a. II O'clock.
noon, will be sold at public sale at the Pnila-
delphia Exchange, the following described pro-
perty, viz.
No. l.-Three-story brick Dwelling. No. 757
North Twenty fourth street. All that three
story brick messuage and lot of ground. stu.
ate on The east side OF Twenty fourth street.
north of Coates street, No. 757; containing In
tfont on TWeniy,fourth street lI feet, ana ex-
tending in depth l3O feet To small street.
Clear of OF all incumb auce
No. 2.-Three story brick Store and Dwelling,
s. w corner of Sixth and Master Streets All
that three't tory prick mesSuage and lot OF
ground, situate AT the southwest corner OF 81 xth
and Master streets; containing in front ON sixth
street 50 feet, and extending in depth 81 feet.
Subject 10 an irredeemable yearly ground
rent OF Sl37 80.
NJ. THOMAS & SONS. Auctioneers.
S2743 No. l39 and l4l s. Fourth street.
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a REAL ESTATE. THOMAS d SONS
HEi Sale-Neat Modern Three story Brick Dwell
with O three.story Brick Building in the rear,
on McIlwain street, No. 52S. On Tuesday, March
sale. at the Philadelphia Exchange all that
lot of ground, with the three. story brick mes
suage, and thre story back buildings thereon
erected situate on the north side OF Wharton
street, No 53l; containing in front ON Wharton
street l6 feet inches, and extending in depth
northward of that width 100 feet To McIlvain
street. The house has the modern improve
ments; gas. bath, hot and cold water. cooking
range, etc.
McIlwain street, in The rear of the above used
as a box mandatory. Subject TO a yearly
ground rent of Si5.
M THOMAS & SONS. Auctioneers.
2lS3t Nos I39 and hi $. FOURTH st.
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<s REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & sons
L..l Sale. - Three>story brick dwelling, No.
1878 Poplar street, west Of Thirteenth street.
will be sold at public sale at the Philadelphia
Exchange, all that thres-siory brick messuage
with three story back building. and lot oi
ground, situate on the north side of Poplar
ct, west OF Thirteenth street, No. 1913, CON
tanning in front on Poplar street is feet and
extending in depth on the east line lOt
feet. and on the west line l0l feet i5s inches to
Caldwell street. 1t has gas, etc, Subject to a
yearly ground rent of 500.
M. THOMAS g. SONS. Auctloneers
3l3 s 3tl Nos l39 and al 8. FOURTH Streat
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-. .TOIl1l Il. LittLe.

AFFfCE AT HIS RESIDENCE, Three doors East
~ Of shoub Hotel, William Street. VIII attend
any ezils-ToWn or Country. [apr .2o'67u.l
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Supervisor of Public Print
Legalizing Coin Contracts.

Speaking of the remissness of Con-
gress in legalizing coin contracts, the
New York Post says:
Yet, Congress has been assembled
for more than two months, and not a
single remedial measure has been ia
ken. It was thought that at least an
act legalizjDg contracts to pay in gold
would have been passed, as soon as the
session of Congress opened, as a meas
ure intended to lead back the country
by a gentle gradatiOn to specie pay
ments. That measure, along with a
statute directing the issue Of compound
interest notes, which would at fret
form part of the currency, and then
be gradually Withdrawn, would have
had an immediate effect in equalizing
the values of paper and gold. They
would have the effect of virtually rais-
ing the wages of every workman in the
United States, and would have i'm
proved the condition of every person
living on a fixed income, by putting it
in his power to obtain a larger share Of
the necessaries and comforts Of life for
the same nominal sum. Yet nOthin 6
has been said in regard to gold con-
tracts except to get up a dwadling de-
bate on the subject, and the other ex-
pedient has not been touched. The
duty of legalizing contracts to pay In
gold is so clear that there is no more
occasion to debate whether the mem
bers of Congress shall touch their
pay. It should have been passed the
first week of the session.