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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-27
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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-02-27

BILLS PASSED.
The State Orphan Home bill passed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

on the currency; so much Incoherence
and inconsistency between his state
ments; SO little evidence that any de-
cided convictions have place In his
mind and withal so great redundancy
of words, apparently uttered for the
sake of sheer euphony, that we are con-
strained to pronounce this portion of
the message one Of tho Great Smokers
most imposing reveries. Considered as
such. it is a marvellous success; but con-
sidered as information to Congress,
it is collected from too many
differing sources to be reliable; and
considered as recommendation, it is
evident that the Executive mind "has
not reflected enough upon the bearing"
which his views might have to justify
Congress in literally adopting them.
His meaning is very obscure, but after
carefully studying his words, one can
not but reach the conclusion that the
President knows little about currency
and favors initiation. He closes his re-
marks ON the subject with the stolid
observation, that ''the decision of Con-
gress on this subject will have the
hearty support of the Executive"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
COMPOUNDING CRIME.

We are glad to note that on the sec
ond day Of the session the lower house
Of Congress adopted a resolution offer
ed by Mr.. Dawes Of Massachusetts,,
calling on the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry to communicate the amounts paid
since the 4th of March, 1869, in settle
ment of suits, judgments or claims on
behalf Of the United States, for resist
ance Of the revenue laws at the Boston
and New York customhouses; also what
portions of such sums were paid into
the Treasury of the United States, and
what other portions were paid, and
where and to whom. We hope
this matter Will not drop with the
adoption of the resolution, but
that an effective investigation will fol-
low. 1t is due to the legitimate mer-
chants of the country as well as to tax
payers at large The Ne1o York T5i-
buae, in a recent article pointed out the
manner in which CustomhOuse suits
are compromised in that city, and how
the money is divided. The facts are
truly startling. 1t appears that from
January l, 1869, there have been seven
ty-seven cases of compromise, of which
one occurred in 1859, fifteen in 1870,
thirtyfour in 1871, ten in 1872, and sew
enteen in 1873. The total amount of
money paid in by parties compromising
during the whole period, and the dispO-
sition made of it is thus exhibited: To-
tai amount. $1,4S8,619; District
Attorneys percentage, sos, 32l;
Clerk Of Court and Marshal,
500, 6S5; Customhouse share, sos, 97S;
special agent or informer, 1858, 978; net
Treasury receipts, .$717,897. Less than
half of all the money collected by COM
promise ever reached the Treasury of
the United States. The rest has stop
ped on the way, and been absorbed by
officials both great and small. The
especial agent of the Treasury during
the time mentioned by the Tribune, re-
ceived the sum of S358, 97S.49, or &c.
4I9 month, or S76,92O a year. Is it
any wonder that party which allows
such enormous perquisites to political
favorite, should give Grant $4,000 a
year for gadding about the country,
and themselves engage in promiscu-
Gus salary grab, while the produce of
the farmers who foot the bills, viii
hardly pay its way to market? The
Tribune also gives, somewhat in detail,
the manner in which this compromise
business is worked up by those engaged
in it:
''The settlement in compromise cases
are always made privately, and the suits
are discontinued in court by a formal
process which attractsno attention, and
does not bring out the facts. 1t often
happens that these are carried from the
giving of information to the final d.
vision of the spoils without the slight
est interruption to the business of the
accused, and without the knowledge of
| the public that there has been any such
process Suits are so entered in the
books Of the courts that only certain
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
MORTON'S PLAN TO ELECT THE
PRESIDENT.
From the st. Louis Republican


WASHINGTON, Dec, 1.-Senator Nor
ton tonight gave me an outline Of the plan
which will be suggested by his committee
on the subject of changing the mode of
electing President and Vice-President. He
said that the smaller States would I'M
doubleday defeat any constitutional amend
ment providing for such elections by pop
ular vote pure and simple. As the matter
stands under the electoral system, one
mans vote in Nevada, for instance, counts
for nine in New York; and in the case of
throwing the election into the House of
Representatives, when each State has one
vote, one man in Nevada counts for one
hundred and twenty in New York. To
overcome the objections of the smaller
States and at the same time more equitably
recognize the Importance Of the larger, the
committee will propose to apportiOn the
States into districts according to the num-
Der of their Senators and Representatives,
and each district is to count one Presiden-
tial vote for the candidate who may re-
ceive the popular majority or plurality in
it. The Senator expressed his belief that
this plan would meet the appreciation of
all the States, as being in the nature of the
most equitable adjustment OF the present
inequalities possible.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
THE MONEY TEST.

There is none better, and none more
likely to influence the public mind at
this time. Radical rule has unfortu-
nately brought us to such pass that
money and taxes are the absorbing
topics with all. 1t is therefore refresh
ing to learn that one State at least in
this broad Union is out Of debt Ken
lucky, We envy you. Gov. Leslie's
message, delivered to the Legislature
on the ID inst, announces the iquida-
ton of the State debt in full and an
estimated surplus in the treasury of
S25O,OOO at the close of the fiscal year
Out of debt, and a surplus in the
Treasury, Well done, Democracy.
The news comes opportune to show the
contrast between the principles and
practices of the old party, beside those
of Radicalism. Kentucky is the only
State which escaped the clutches of
Radicalism. Need we say more?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
GROWING SECURITY.

DVUNIiI 10 IIIU NIIINIIIIIdtI It HUI
New YORK, Dec. 1.-The low prices
compared with those Of three months ago
are already attracting outsiders, and brokers
are not less hopeful than other business
men. Every additional advance brings
new buyers, though they do not come so
rapidly as if stocks should further advance
10 to ID per cent.
Reform continues to be talked of in Wall
street, and nearly all the banks and trust
companies promise to exact adequate secur-
ity for loans and certificates, keeping them
selves safe under any pressure.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

officials know their character, and in
this way accused parties are protected
against publicity. Occasionally it hap
pens that a firm, like that Of Phelps,
Dodge & Co., offers some resistance to
the attempt to bleed them. In such
cases the officials are prompt to furnish /
information from this point OF view.
In other cases they manifest no dlspo-
sitiop to make public exposure.
1t is evident that the heavy fees ac-
cruing, can have no other tendency
than to tempt the officials to wink at
breaches of the lawiuntil parties are IN
their power. 1t IS made the interest OF
the officials, not to prevent smuggling,
but. to encourage it so that they may
halve the penalties. In view of the
notorious corruption of these custom
houses, it is no strain of probabilities
to assume that in many cases there ex-
lists secret understanding betweenthe
smuggler and the nominal revenue col
lector. For be it noted that the large
sums above given by the Tribune are
compromises made rather secretly
and they may not represent half the
actual amount Of fraud perpetrated on
the government in these several cases.
Thus an importer may defraud the gov
eminent on values of 100000, and with
a private understanding effect a COM
promise with corrupt official on the
basis of $4,000. Honest merchants
labor under great disadvantagesin COM
peting with such smugglers. Contrast
with this compromise" system the
course pursued by revenue officials In
the Southern States. While rich rascals
in Northern cities are waxing richer
every day by having their crimes
compounded, the miserable "moon-
sinner" of Tennessee who falls under
suspicion, is not even afforded an OPP
portunity for proving his innocence.
His stills destroyed on sight, his whisky
drunk or poured out, and himself drag
ged to distant courts at great loss Of
time, expense, and the neglect of his
private interests. In word, he is first
punished. and tried afterwards YER
dict against him being absolutely essen
tial to justify the punishment already
inflicted. There is no compromise J"
for him; he must pay the last farthing,
and he is left no redress for the destruc-
ton of his property without due pro-
cess of law" The cardinal tendencyof
Radicalism to make the rich richer and
the poor poorer, is thus illustrated in
regard to fragrant crime as well as the
more devious ways of monopoly and
finance.
A little stealing is a dangerous thing,
| Steal heap, or join the Treasury ring.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
THE NEW YORK CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ON REDEMPTION.

a dlspaJch puDnSneu Inls morning
announces the gratifying intelligence
that the New York Chamber of Com
morce, at a special meeting yesterday,
adopted the majority report of their
committee urging Congress to proceed
with the work of resuming specie pay
ments at an early day. This same re-
port was rejected by the Chamber on
the 28th of November, and yesterday
was set for action on the minority re-
port; but it now seems that the
majority report was again brought
up and adopted. This action on the
part of the Chamber of Commerce
must meet the appreciation of the ma
jority of the entire peopleof the United
States. The adoption of the report is
far more than we expected, after learn
ing that it had once been rejected. We
had with pain conceded that the former
action Of the Chamber of Commerce
would strongly influence Congress
against early resumption. But now we
are confident that its latter, and more
deliberate action, viii have a ten
dency, equally strong, to lead
Congress in the opposite and
more laudable direction. The memorial
which the Chamber Of Commerce has
ratified cannot but have great weight
with Congress. The argument which
constitutes the preamble Of the me-
mortal is a convincing one and displays
great ability. The following extractil-
Illustrates its tone:
"The panic that recently swept over
the land, leaving disaster and ruin in
its track, like the fire of the prophet,
has brought us face to face with the
true and the false, and your memorial
lists indulge the hope that better views
will follow the instructive and costly
lessons of experience, and lead to no.
bier thoughts and higher aims. There
is much Of folly to deplore in the past,
much of good to acquire in the future,
and wisdom is the principal thing. "
The stronghold of the advocates of
procrastination or initiation is assailed
with vigor, and as it appears to us, is
completely demolished. That moated
stronghold is that the magnitude Of
our foreign debt, which absorbs most
of our precious metals, is an insuper-
able obstacle to resumption. The re-
port says:
ITO the skeptic. the infationist and
the fnsncier, there is this to be said:
If because of our foreign debt-which
would not have been 50 large had our
statesmen and people been wise in time
we cannot resume, the thought OF re-
sumption may as well be dismissed
from the American mind; for, under
anv circumstances honorable to our
Teonle our debt abroad is not likely to
he less than it is. and it is far from I'M
likely that it Will continue to increase;
This extract indicates the attitude
which the argument assumes TOWARDS
those who urge further delay. The me-
mortal petitions that the redemption OF
the limited States legal tender notes be
commenced on the fourth day OF May
1874 1t is difficult to see how those
who favor delay of redemption can pc
vail in this matter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

The Cincinnati Enquirer says: eve
shall see whether Congress, in view of
the financial condition of the country,
and the distress which generally pre-
walls, and the threatening appearance
of our foreign relations, will take its
usual holiday spree of two weeks over
the Christmas holidays, If they do
they may rely upon it, their conduct
will meet with universal execration. 3"
What do they care for execration? Was
there ever a Congress more thoroughly
execrated than the last? A large pro-
portion of its members are also MEM
bers of the present.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
A DySCOURTESY no SIMMER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The ardent ha-
tired of the Administration leaders toward
Mr.. Sumner cropped out to-day when that
gentleman asked permission to read Gu
ban dispatch he had received from some
members of the Spanish Cortes. Inasmuch
as Senator Cameron was included with Mr..
Sumner in the receipt Of this telegram, it
was expected that it would be allowed to
be read; but Conkling and Sherman choked
it OFF. This early show of discourtesy raised
a good deal of angry comment and was free
ly denounced by the Administration Sena-
tors in conversation after the adjourn
mpnt
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

THERE is point in the following sug-
gestion by the Cincinnati Enquirer:
1.-The resignation of Senator Casserly
(Democrat), from California, is an act
of bad faith to his party friends, mas
much as it is quite probable Republi
can will be chosen by the present Leg
islature. No man has right to accept
a public Office that he doesn't intend to
fill during the entire term. Senator
Casserly's reasons for resignation are
not satisfactory
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04
PRIZE list.


The title to the above real estate is guaranteed
perfect.
The liberal terms of the scheme brings it with
in the reach of all-the greatest opportunity
ever offered for the poor man to rise,tO wealth.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Single Tickets, $3.50; Eleven Tickets, $500;
Fixty-six Tickets, S125.O0; One Hundred and
Fifty-six Tickets, $4,000.
The drawing will be made under the superin-
tendence of a committee appointed by the high
est officials in the State, duly sworn to the faith
full performance of the duties assigned them.
The highest officials both of City, County and
State have not only endorsed MIR. Abeles, but
also his scheme.
The demand for tickets is unparalleled, nd
all desiring to participate in the drawing shOl,
at once form their clubs and send in their orders.
Agents Wanted in all States, Cities and Towns
in the United States and Canadas.
RJr Money should be sent by Registered Let
ter, P. o. Order or Express, with the full adj
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For further information and particulars, send
for circulars to the Manager and Proprietor,
and address
SIMON ABELES,
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.
sep23 eod3m wed fri, sun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

THE Credit Mobiliers and salary
grabbers have organized Congress in
their own interest. In view of this
event, the Pittsburgh Post says: Look
out for some more big steals, as it is the
last chance many of the gang will have
to plumber the people, and they will
make the most CT it.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

THE Washington correspondent of
the Louisville Courier-JoWr1lal says:
Negro social equality seems to be in
full blast here. At Wizards Hotel
blacks and mulattoes are allowed to sit
at the tables with the whites
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

A CONTEMPORARY IS SON swhat anx
ious to know, if California winners can
make profit in selling their wine at 80
cents a gallon, how do the poor agents
live who sell it at Sl8 a dozen.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

THE Cincinnati Commercial strongly
urges the nomination of Elihu B.
Washburn, United States Minister to
France, as the Republican candidate
for President at the next election.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-04

IT has cost SlO,0OO,OO0 in cash and
one hundred and thirty-six lives to bore
the Hoosac tunnel, which is now al
most comple ted.
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UNION AND As'ERICAN.
THURsDAY, DEcEMBER 4. 1873.

A NEW ENGLAND editor calls
Thanksgiving ''Our debt to our fore
fathers And We lay it 10y stufiing
ourselves.
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F.. A. BADGER.
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THE PIONEER In CHEAPNESS
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PROCLAMATION.

,rAyOR,S OFFICE, NASHVILLE, TENN,
wi Nov, %, 1S1S.-Whereas, an order was is
sned heretofore suspending the cleaning out OF
nrivies during the warm weather.
Now this is intended to revoke said Order' ana
70 rennire ali persons to have their privies
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81, ,o,,oo 1w Mayor.
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