The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-09-14
Gigantic National Frauds,

To the Editor Of the .Sm--,SI: II
an article published 10 the Washington
Repattican Of August Z, allusion was
made to q contemplated pamphlet.
wherein it was proposed to show up
specific acts Of corruption Of certain
government officials who have the gen.
eral management Of affairs at the Ma
tional Capital After further reflection
on the matter, my better Judgment has
determined that by your permission I
can give through your columns once or
twice a week, epistles to the public of
such breyity and comprehensiveness as
shall serve the purpose and be better
understood by the general rsader.
The fact of my official connection
with the government, familiarity with
the persons implicated, and with the
details of much of the semi.oficial vii
lainy, corruption, fraud aud favoritism
in practice at the nations Capitol, aud
OF my knowledge of the intriguing,
INSCRIPTIONS and dishonest demagogues
who now have the control Of the Gov
ernment, warrant the supposition that
if | am possessed Of the abilities requi-
site, | have the material facts from
which to give an exhibit which should
interest every lover of his country, and
induce him to demand a change of
government officials.
l am aware that such d course will
bring upon me degree Of personal
yituperation. | intend to remain ia
Washington, and will not be less
Republican because of this expose, By
which desire to show the public the
style and practice Of the political dem
agogues aud financial villains who have
been and are DESTROYS of continuing the
control of our nations politics and finan-
ces. shall aflix my name to all papers
emanating from me, and will respond
only to those who willshow their hands
in like manner.
My papers will open with the estab-
lishment and proof, beyond successful
controversy, of the gigantic fraud on
the public government in the article Of
United States bonds, relating to the
redemption. exchange, and interest
thereon. shall endeavor to give this
subject ESQ little understood) such nm
expose that the humblest shall not fail
to comprehend the corruption and fraud
by which the people or the government
are swindled to the extent Of millions Of
dollars annually.
During the progress of these epistles
to the people ! shall expose the specu-
lations and Encouragement of the
printing department Of the treasury,
and also the glariug frauds and favor
itism in the paper contracts of the Soc-
rotary of the Treasury, 10 the speciality
Of what is known as the fibre paper, and
promise in advance rich developments
in that particular. Among the many
matters shall expose l intend to give
the history Of the steamer Golden Rule,
which steamer was wrecked premedita-
tedly, on the Roncador reefs, In the
Caribbean sea, and about three millions
Of government treasure was stolen from
the government safe on board. Know
ing ms do the parties who committed
the theft, will show how one Of these
parties became intimate with President
Grant probably through Parisian out
Its for ladies', and that ultimately this
mans name was actually sent to the
United States Senate for confirmation
as high Official representative of our
government at Paris. l will show how
and Why said nomination was rejected
and what high dignitaries have drunk
abundantly Of tho French wines pre-
scented to them and purchased with the
funds Of the proceeds Of the robbery Of
the nations treasure on board Of the
Golden Rule.
l shall continue these papers for the
benefit of all concerned, believing it is
to the interest Of the public to UNDER
stand the characters Of those who rob
and rule them 10 Washington.
WILLIAM p. WooD,
4S7 Nd. Avenue, Washington, Aug. IL.