The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1874-05-16

orr CONFUSION.
Both gentlemen made speeches eminent
" satisfactory to their friends, and we'll
sustained their reputation rs debaters Of
I ability. We failed TO see any difference
in position politically except it may be,
. on the QUESTION OF national finances, and
on this the broadest latitude is allowed
and enjoyed both 10y public men and cili-
zens. We confess, the complex question,
battles our mind from any positive con-
victious, and it may be our incom potency
P SS f5ii1 o. ' siiReT gsS;iemSn NeTcrthe-
less, we win say in all courtesey, that
both Turner and Boon Houndered around
in a sea of ortls in regard 70 the national
currency and it's proper volume, to such
an extent, as to leave it m open question,
If in realty they understood themselves.
At least, they failed to reach the compTe-
hension Of many hearers as to their ex-
act position
We believe Judge Boon is in error in
favoring imitation, ~ithstanding his
position is endorsed by every one Of our
Democratic Congressman, except Senator
Stevenson. We take it that the country
does not 30 much need sn additional ia
sac Of greenbacks, az it does security to
the value of that already issued, and "a
frecr circulation of it in the rural dis
tricts. This frccr circulation will be oh
tanned, when tho produce of this section
demands it, and not before Imitation
would certainly make more greeubacka,
but only that pro rata would End our see
tion that our produce attracted. There
IL plenty of money in the country to
handle all the produce raised, which is
proof that imitation is not needed. Hence,
our Judgment is against initiation.
We also believe Col. Turner in error,
but misunderstood, intentional or not, rs to
bis theory Of retiring che national bank
notes, and requiring the government 70
issue its notes direct dollar for dollar en-
it's bonds, in the hope Of cutting of the
interest debt of the nation. We may not
comprehend his theory, but ut one-sided
view it means an initiation of .he worst
or highest form. IN fSrsances, the Govern
rnent as with individuals, must be allow
ed both to pay aud receive interests, and
TO protect itself by guarantees. This is
evident, its promises aud guarantees
would be worthless. Or, if nor worthless,
Government bonds or paper of every
description would prove so unin vitimg
that other investments would be prefer
red. To issue greenbacks dollar for dol
-
sise currency ssAaaioI. -e5 lead
fact to Reputation. We spprehend, how
ever that on this point. his idea was to
retire all treasury notes and issue in
their stead green backs. This is the way
We understood him, though many present
got the other idea ia their heads.
We confess, however, to confused com
prehcnsion of the currency question, bat
If NO blundsr, Ne trust it viii lead our
/. distinguished friends, TO palmer Cxpla-
nations OF their positions.
Our people want the shortest cut, wish.
safety to the BUSINESS interest 90 hard
money. and our own opinion is that "con-
yrsction" not imitation il that road. Put
out more srcenhAcks, and just thai much
more difficult will i. be To redeem tLosc
greenbacks, with gold and silver. We
don't believe our people want to repudi.
ate tho national debt either however
burdensomc it is upon our shoulders. We
want to hear thu jingle OF gold and silver
the old Democratic currcucy--ou our
counters again. If Messrs Boon aud
Turner viii address themselves 10 this
proposition they will strike the popular
heart. We want resumption OF specie
payments, and MS much as the old saying
OF Mr.. Greeley il laughed ut, the onIy
way to resume is 10 resume"
Whether the plan Of requiring National
banks to retain the gold interest on their
bonds for term OF !senrs; or throwing
Government, bonds on foreign mark cts for
an amount Of gold equal 30 resn uptiou;
or requiring the Government to horde all
IT'S golf rollectiens 10 a designated sum;
or sfi these plane tegcther; II may no,
matter, but the people d. want 8 goid and
silver currency.