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

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10 tie Editor offhs SMa--S1: III
an article published 10 the Washington
Repubtican Of August qllusion 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
era management Of affairs at the Ma
tional Capital After further reflection
on the matter, my better Judgment has
determined that by your permission
can give through your columns once or
twice a week, epistles to the public Of
such brevity aud comprehensiveness as
shall serve the purpose and be better
understood by the general reader.
The fact Of my official connection
with the government, familiarity with
the persons implicated, and with the
details Of much of the semi.official vii
laiuy, corruption, fraud and favoritism
in practice at the nations Capitol, aud
OF my knowledge Of the intriguing,
INSCRIPTIONS and dishonest demagogues
who now have the control Of tho 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 d change OF
government officials.
/ am aware that such d course will
bring upon me degree Of personal
vituperation. | intend to remain 10
Washington, and will not be less d
Republican because of this expose, by
which desire to show the public the
style and practice Of the political dem
agogues and financial villains who have
been and are desirous Of continuing the
control Of our nations politics and finan-
ces. shall afix my name to all papers
emauating from me, aud will respond
only to those who will show their haads
in like manner.
My papers will open with the estab-
lishment aud 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 an
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 glariog frauds and favor
itism in the paper contracts Of the Sec-
retary of the Treasury, ip tie speciality
Of what is known as the fibre paper, and
promise in advance rich developments
10 that particular. Among the many
matters shall expose 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 as do the parties who committed
the theft, viii show how ono Of these
parties became intimate with President
Grant (probably through Parisinn out
It's 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. will show how
and Why said nomination was rejected
aud what high dignitaries have drunk
abdndantly Of the French wines pre-
sented TO them and purchased with the
funds Of the proceeds Of the robbery Of
the nations treasure on board Of tho
Golden Rule.
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. II.