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Anti-monopoIy Platform.

The following is the platform adobted al
| the Owatonna convention
WHEREAS, Our fathers established free
government and enjoined it upon their sue.
cessors to preserve it for posterity; and,
WHEREAS, Through official corruption
and special legislation it has been perverted
and is now made instrumental in aggran-
dizing the rich and expressing the poor; and
WHEREAS, Both the Republican and Dem
ocratic parties include Monopolists in their
membership and are controlled by them, and
1t is not, therefore, suppoeable that needed
reforms can be effected throug h their agen-
cy; and,
WHEREAS, 1t is our solemn conviction
that If the government continues to be
administered as it has been the time is not
far distant when the overthrow of our free
institutions will be complete-be it, there
fore,
Resolved, That we, the people of Minne-
sofa, in Convention assembled, pledge our-
selves to unite in new organization, to be
called the Anti-Mo1,qpoly party, with q
view to separate Independent political &C.
tion, and that We declare the following to
be the principles to procure the adoption Of
which, as the policy upon which our govern
mental affairs shall be conducted, We will
use all honorable available means on ali
proper occasions.
l. That, as labor produces the wealth of
the nation. the prime object OF government
should be to secure the freedom, prosperity
and happiness Of its laboring people; and
that as capital is but q means to aid labor
in developing the resources of the country
and facilitating commerce, legislation tend
ing to empower capitalists to oppress the
industrial classes is radically wrong and
condemnable.
2. That ours is equally the government
Of citizens Of all colors, races, nativities.
conditions, and religious creeds, and that.
politically, We will know no distinctions be.
tween these, pandering to none and contemn-
ing none, but endeavoring to treat all with
equal regard and justice, as fellow citizens
having the same rights. interests, aspirations
and virtues as ourselves.
3. That We oppose protective tariff be-
cause it must discriminate in favor of mo-
nopolists and against the general public.
but that there should be ta Tiff for revenue.
4. That a. strict economy in the admin-
istration Of public affairs is essential to the
welfare Of the country, no unnecessary Of
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The reported negro insurrection in

The reported negro insurrection in
Georgia seems to have been |'great
cry for little WOOL" It was a sort of
"raw head and bloody bones" story to
make capital for the Northern Democ-
racy, and now we are having Repub-
lican "otfset,' in the shape of reported
Ku.klux atrocities. What have Pills
bury or Buell. to do with these things ?
The Pioneer Press advises farmers
to sell their wheat as soon as possible.
The farmers, we take it, will use their
own Judgment. They are as competent
to form correct opinions as newspaper
men can be. They generally take sew
eral papers and keep well posted as to
crops, etc.
The Hutchinson Enterprise devotes
two and half columns to showing that
the story of Noah and the ark is i'm
probable. This is a very important
matter, and we hope Asa B. won't let
up till he settles it beyond dispute here
after.
On Saturday night, Aug. 2lst, there
was killing frost extending over a
large portion Of this State, Wisconsin,
Iowa and Northern Illinois. In many
localities corn, buckwheat, and all
kinds of vines suffered seriously.
10 Anti Monopolists generally we
appeal to aid US in getting subscribers,
sending US the news, and doing what
they can to extend the influence and
usefulness of the ADVANCE.
The New York San recently publish
ed a three column exposure of political
corruption in Pennsylvania and il
half of it is true it is sufficient to Justify
a revolution.
The call for the Anti-Monopoly State
Convention, to be held September 29th,
will be published next week, with the
apportionment of delegates
E. 6. PA1NE,l late of Alton Academy,
takes charge of the Wesleyan Methodist
Seminary at Wasioja, Dodge county,
Sept. 9Th.
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fees should be allowed to exist. legislative
bodies should have no more members than
the needs of the community require, and Of
fetal salaries should all be reduced to
the lowest amounts consistent with a
proper regard for the public reputation.
bearing it in mind that Office holding should
not be desirable for its emoluments. but
mainly for the honor Of we'll doing
5. That the executive patronage involv-
Ing the appointment of subordinates jeop
ardizes the integrity Of our political insti-
tutions, and, hence, all officers, as far as
practicable, should be elective ty the peo-
pie.
6. That true education and sound morals
are the most laudable promoters of temper
ance, and that we favor a strict enforcement
OF our present temperance laws.
Z. That the state should fix the maximum
rates which transportation companies may
charge for carrying freights and passengers,
and should control such companies to pre-
vent determinations and unfairness in their
dealings; and that it is likewise its duty to
| compel those companies doing business
within its borders to carry freights shipped
by its citizens, chrough the territories of
| other states, at the same rate which it chare
| es citizens of such other states for carrying
similar freights shipped by them over its
lines within their respective states,
5. The existence Of banks empowered to
issue currency tends to amassing wealth in
the hands Of the few to the injury of the
many, and they should be inhibited and
their currency retired.
8. That only coin and federal treasury
notes should constitute the money (curren-
| Cyl Of the country.
10. That we are opposed to the immedi
ate resumption of specie payments, believ-
ing that 1t will result disastrously to the
debtor class of the country; that it is already
producing widespread bankruptcy and suf:
tering, and has decreased immigration and
arrested the growth Of the nation and thai
we believe the true way Of reaching speci,
payments is by promoting the growth anG
prosperity Of the nation.
Resolved.-That we sympathize hearth,
with the National Anti NJ onopoly movemen
inaugurated at Harrisburg, Penn, and nov
extending itself throughout the country AN,
look forward to the conference to be held a
Cincinnati, Ohio, in September next, will
the confident hope and expectation that
will give birth to workingman's party
under the auspices Of which the reform
needed in ou. national and state govern
ment' may, in good time, be effected.
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The New York SIM recently pub
lished a lengthy article against a
paper currency, illustrating it's posi-
tions by an untruthful account of the
famous John Law financial expert
ment which was tried in France in
1716-2o. One striking difference
between the plan proposed by
American hnanciers and that of MIR.
Law is that the former is a strictly
monetary system, based upon values
as determined and regulated by the
universal laws of trade, while the
latter was grand trading scheme,
in which the financial policy was
but an incident. The value of Mr..
Laws paper currency depended up
on the success of his Mississippi
speculation and his trading ventures
in the East Indies, China, and else
where. When these failed, his pa
per money Of course became worth
less. Instead of this being a paral-
lei with the system we advocate, it
is really more nearly parallel with
our existing National bank system.
He endeavored to create financial
and trading monopoly for which the
credit of the government was pledg-
ed. His trading scheme failed, and
thegovernment repudiated its pledge
to sustain the currency based there
on. So far as his financial scheme
was unembarrassed by his impracti-
cable trading ventures it was a sue.
cess, although it was by no means
similar to that now proposed by the
reform party of this country.
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The Chicago Times, as an argument
against paper currency, publishes an
imaginary conversation between Hon.
W.D. Kelley and his tailor,i in which the
former is made to offer the latter his
note, bearing no interest and redeem
able only with his note bearing interest,
in payment for suit of clothes. The
tailor is, of course, made to object to his
taking the clothes on such terms. The
Times must estimate the intelligence of
its readers at very low standard if it
supposes they will not perceive the un-
fairness of such twaddle. The treasury
currency, which Mr.. Kelley advocates,
would be very different thing from
that gentleman's private note, in that it
would be convertible into U. S. bonds,
which patriotic American citizens be-
lieve to be good property, and which
they are generally glad to get and anx-
ious to hold. What the country really
needs is enough of such money to rem
der the giving Of private notes, due bills,
orders, etc., in payment of debts unnec-
essary.
SEVERAL papers Of the State, in
speaking of our taking control of the
ADVANCE, have intimated that we were
likely to engage at once in E"war with
Donnelly." We have no intention of
fighting Mr.. Donnelly or any one else,
and shall only do so in self-defense. Our
purpose is to discuss fairly all questions
involving the welfare Of the common
people, and to endeavor to ascertain and
promulgate the exact truth and when-
ever a controversy springs up between
US and our brethren of the press, we
shall strive to sustain ourself by argu-
ment, and refrain from everything per-
sonal and unpleasant. AS for Mr.. Don
nelly, we hope to have no other than
agreeable relations with him. We have
known him more or less intimately for
nearly score of years, and have always
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For few weeks we shall continue
to publish the ADVANCE in the same
form and style as usual, delaying such
improvements as we contemplate until
the commencement of the new volume.
Until we get fairly inducted into our
new position and accustomed to the new
surroundings we shall have to ask our
patrons to excuse any neglect Of duty
which they may discover. 1t is hardly
possible for US to do all that is demand
ed until time enough elapses for us to
form the change of habit which the
, change of circumstances renders neces-
sary.
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THE o~AT9'SSNNA f'SNA! oo"vE"'

We had intended publishing re-
port of the proceedings of the Owa-
tonna convention, held July 29th for
the reason that no correct report has
ever been published. The St. Paul
reporters seemed to be too much
disposed to facetiousness to do JUS
tice to the convention, and gave a
coloring which was hardly excusable.
The speech Of Mr.. H. A. France
was especially misrepresented. Mr..
France is wholly unaccustomed to
public speaking, very easily en1bar-
rassed, and very impulsive. When
he got the floor he did not expect to
do more than offer the amendment,
and on finding himself under the ap-
parent necessity of urging its adop-
ton, he inadvertently gave utterance
to expressions that meant more than
he intended.
Mr.. France is an old and reliable
Anti-Monopolist, Jealous in advo-
eating what he believes, but liberal
in his views and disposed to do JUS
tice to everybody. He does not
deserve the severe denunciations
which several newspapers have seen
fit to pronounce against him, nor
would if he had coolly and deliber-
ately uttered the expressions which
dropped from him in the haste of ex-
citement. The sketch of his speech
as published contains a meaning
which his remarks in full would not,
and thus the report does him great
wrong.
again, IN the number present and
participating in the convention, the
reporters are guilty of misrepresen-
tation. There were fifty-two pres
ent who took part in the proceed
ings, and, perhaps, twelve or fifteen
visitors but it must be borne in
mind that the season was a busy
one-in the midst of hay and bar
ley harvest-and very many VINO
desired to come could not In an
other column we give the platform
as passed. The published copy
contained several inaccuracies.
There was one feature of the con-
vention which was strikingly pecu-
liar everything that came before it
was thoroughly discussed. Nothing
was pre-arranged. The platform es.
pecially was discussed critically in
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caucus where the members of the
convention generally were present
and had full opportunity to express
their views.
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4 TExT FOR BOYS.

4 A man Of very pleasing address, but ve-
~ dishonest in his praelices, once said to
an honest merchant. phoss word WAS as
good IS bis bond. !. | would give City thou
sapd dollars Cor your good name. b
Why 30? asked .ills other 10 some sur
prise. g5@su 81 Ags. sa
because Icould make hundred thou
saud dollars out Gift. SO #.sa5s $50
The honorable character which Was at
the bottom OF the good mime be eared,uoth-
ing for il Was only the reputation which
he could turn 10 account in moBey point
Of view which he coveted. +.
But good lme cannot be bought with
silver il. VI al other possessions, must be
fatrly earned. 81
When it is possessed. il is better busi-
ness capital than great sura Of aouey.
Its capital any Lo5 o. girl may secure,
Honesty must be its Foundation, even IN
the smallest particulars. When AZ ON
ployer says, That is > boy can trust.
he will always end hinself in demand.
provided he joins With il industry. The
hand OF the diligent makelh rich
Il seems hard at The time. n,ybe this
ceaseless round Of work, while other boys
ara loupgiDg about storeste2s, or playing
on the gIse1. But the reward will Uolae
ifyou are faithful. While loungers are
dragging ont miserable life time iB pri.
satiOn aud poverty, the bard working boy
lives at his ease, respected and honOred.
Remember ibis boys. II you desire 10
make your way in the world. i
There i nothing that can servo your
purpose like zane for honesty aud iu-
dustry aud you viii never acquire either
if yon are lounger about thesstEeets, aud
. shirk at yOar business. Every body sus.
poets . lad who Is often seeu about saloon
doors Or tayern-steps. II undsrmiUcs a
boys character for bonesly yery rapidly to
mix with lie society 10 fnds there; aud
such habits tends 10 anything but indus
trious ways. a good name IS rather to
be chosen than grea. riches, and loving q.
vor rather than silver and gold Pru,
that tsIi On your heart, aud carry i with
you 10 all your walks aud ways. II u
worth iar more tLan silver aud goldto you.
-PresJyserian.
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a PRINTER On a. TRAMP.

A Dutchman sitting at the door Of bis
tavern. out West, is approached by tall.
thin Yankee. Who Is enligrating westward
OF foot. with . bundle on q cane, over bis
shoulder. sas
- Well, Mister Walking stick. vat yon
yant!' nj NJ ..sssf
i Rest and refresbment,' was the reply.
Supper and loching.' | suppose? Vi.
sYes. supper and loagipg.' kHa
BE you Yankee ped;er. nit chewelry
in pack to steal de gals:' n,
g Z Nosir. Iau no Yankee pedler.'
&. 4 a singing master, too Lazy to work ?
M No sir. gaa
80. A Ashepteel shoemaker, vat loves to
measure tecal,s feet mt ankles peter tan
to make de, shoes.' ~, n sa
,.a' No sir. or 1 should certainly have
lnepded ms osn shoes. s,,8 i3r raa
s1l.A book achen. vat bodders to school Of
committee etilldey do sat 700 wish shoost to
gid rid Of yonl' WA ,8
-, Guess again, sir. ! am no book a
gent, 48ra sN s.Nasg s8F 9g ts
lie tpyyells a dentist, breakln te
peoples claws at dollar schnagf 4
-. No sir, am NO tooth-puller. s # g3i
Phrenolchist, ten ieelin' the young
folks heads like 50 many cappagies?
No not phrenOlogist. sh
tt. Veil. ten, Waite tuytel can you PEI
Shoots tel INT you have te pest sassiage
for supper, and SHAY all night free gratis,
mitout paving Won cent, until chill Of
,yiskey to START nit in je norma.
II am IN humble disciple Of Faust-a
professor Of the art preservstive Of all arts
Ia typographer. at your service. 10
! Watch aat?s e
"A printer. sir; man that prints books
and newspapers.'
affi. A man rat prints books ant rewspa-
pers? Yav, yaw. wish may be shot il
| didn't tinkyou yash poor teysal cfs dish
trict schoolmaster. vat works for nothing,
unit roards around novere. l fought you
wash him. Walk in Misther Printer man T
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TIE SAILOR AND THE IUsGuIA.
By j. e. M'cABE.

! Fz
! Near seaport town. in the year 1871,
there liSedIa poor woman aud her only son,
i lad o: about sixteen years. by great in-
dustry in mending nets, palclipg sails, md
doing all kinds Of little odd jobs. they bare
y mfanaged TO make poor living. Her
husband had been sailor, and, like some
other sailors. after many years of going and
returning safely. at last babe good bye 10
biz home set sail and Was never hoard af
again. There was long. weary time oi
expecting, hoping and watching for some
tidirgs Of this missing sbip-but in vain !;
none ever came. f.ag sIsl4faH sHn
lt was natural the boy should turn for a
livelihood to .he life his father bad chosen
and loved ;and it was naturaI that Bis moth
er after one loss, should dissuade him from
1t. ki 0 ftsi
DO not tell me Of tho money yo,i will
bring me, said she. What care | lur mo-
Iney! Think Of your peer father. How
ever. his desire to try the ocean surmount.
ed oil obstacles, aud one bright th6fnibg be
stood before her to ssy goodbye. NJ "
'Nhat shall ! bring sou mo,her? said
lie. ebecrfulIy. gs
Bring me yourself she sobbed, through
her tears; .it is all Iwant 's ai
but, mother, you must tell me some
thing said he; tell me something now
Tie widow lifted her head she Thought
Of nothing. and cared for nothing ID her
great sorrow she glanced at the open door.
Bring me. then.' sand she. y flower for my
garden. tt 68sodt 80 4Ia3ss
so the sailor boy Departed. Il would be
q long story to tell. all bis adventures un-
Ill. Ut last. from port Of Chill, the captain
resolved to sailfOr home. Ii was the last
day on shore. when the lad remembered his
mothers request. as8i
"a flower, aud the handsomest can find
my mother shall have. 81
The plant was obtained, aud carefully he
tended il all the long voyage home; and
when be stood with il in bis hand. at the
door Of their smail dwelling place, and mer-
rily sang ont. Here | am. ihother, and
here Is Jour iiowerr cne can scarce ina,
glne the happiness Of that humble little
hons. s.E ,as.sag. Il,
The widow hugged aud kissed her boy,
and planted her flower. which throye finely
ID its new home. Soon after, a agentlenan,
tfaveling that way, saw IT. admired it, aud
paid her large price for clip from it.
In richer soil it became still more beau,i-
full. Its sprouts were sold for twenty gut
meas plant, and this was the beginning Of
one Of our moss splendid fuschias Il is
stated that high offer was made fer the
entire plant. but the widow would ouly sell
slips from it. ,...~ =
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old Series, V0L. S..
THOUGHTS FoRsATUgDAY NIGHr

THOUGHTS FORSATURDAY NIGHT
The soul knows no prison. '
Morality is but the vestibulcof religion.
Virtue il beauty, and vice defornity Of
the soul. se .ls.,, .
What is virtue but medicine, and vice
but wound.
There would be music in all things if
men had ears. lf aplS
Anacye cf performance sworth whole
world Of promise. W. ,sfss
There appears to exist greater desire
10 live long than to live we'll,
= lhese 10 rsvs-s-rtsing attached to mirth
but has lis chord of melancholy.ag M !,
The knowledge Of divine things flows
through prayer, reading meditation and
|obseFsotipn.
: Dswdlops at night are diamonds at
morn;so the tears We weep here may be
pearls ia heaven. a6
Friendship is never complete till men
are bound 70 each other BY the common
experience uf sorrow.
The firm foot Is that which finds firm
footing !; the weak faltsrs, although it be
standing on aroek. II
We take greater pains to persuade 9TH
ers that We are happy than il endeay9ring
to think 50 ourselves.
Light Is gossanier IL the Circumstance
which can bring enjoyment to conscience
which is not its own accuser. Ea.
Emulation looks out for merit that she
may exert hersclfby victory envy spies
Eodt blemishes that she may have another
by q defeat. Ia q & tl..R '
llelwho freely praises what be means to
purchase, and he who eRumerates the faults
OF what lie means TO sell may set up a part
tnership With honesty.
4 Ii any one offend sou. before answering
try to call TO mind this golden sentence: !:
"a soft answer turneth away wrath but
grieyous words stir up anger r
Holiness consists not in the rushing Of
intense resolve. which, ike Kishop. sweeps
everything before Il aud then subsidies, but
iu the constant flow Of Siloa's waters.
which perpetually make glad the city Of
our God,