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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M IL M II This.
Saturday Evening, April 10, 1875
LEDGER LINES.

Comb honey in Jars at Oliver, Finnie
& Co.'S.
County Court adjourned yesterday
until Monday.
St. Elmo Commandery will drill this
evening at Exposition Building.
Biggest house of the season last night
to hear and applaud DeMurska.
The new city charter is called a
" straight jacket" No wonder some
people dread to go near it.
Sol Coleman is undoubtedly doing the
largest cigar business in the city, and an
enterprising merchant of his calibre is
certainly deserving SO great a success.
The ladies of Memphis are requested
to meet at the First Cumberland Presby-
terrain church on Monday, 18th instant,
at ten O'Clock am, for the purpose Of
completing the organization of a mis-
sionary and benevolent association.
The case of Paul Cicalla VS.. Paul
Cicalla, ST., comes up in the Second Cir
cut Court Monday, wherein $4,000
damages are claimed. A full jury has
been ~impaneled, and some interesting
matters are expected to be developed in
the trial.
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Church services tomorrow.

First Methodist Church. corner Poplar and
Second Services at 1880 am. and s pm.
by Rev. s. B. surratt. pastor. Sabbath
school, Sam.
Linden Street Christian Church-Com-
munion, 1890 am; preaching by Rev.
David Walk at ll;l5 am. and 1880 pm.
Sunday school, Gam.
Central Methodist C~hurch-Serviees at II
am. and s pm. by Rev. James A.
Heard. Sunday school, 9 am.
Union Street Presbyterian Church, near
Marshall avenue-Services IL I'm. and 7
pm. by Rev. DR.. Waddel. pastor. Sabbath
school, $3.50 N
Central Baptist Church-Services IL I'm.
aud 7: 30p.m. by Rev ir. Landrum, pastor.
Sabbath school. $3.50 am.
Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Vance street. Seryices II e.m. and 4: As pm.
by Rev. H. Q. Culton. sunday school. Gam .
Chelsea Baptist Church Services at 1890
am. and 7; 30 pm. By Rev. Mr.. Tigrett.
fernando Street Methodist C~hurch-ser-
vices II 80 am. and 1880 pm. by Rev, Philip
Tuggle. Sunday school, Gam.
Prof, o. s. Fowler in the Greenlaw Opera
House Sunday afternoon. April 18th, at 3
o'clock, on God and Immortality, Free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
COAL OIL.

Heavy Condemnation i'm Nashville
A Word of Warnfng 20 Dealers.
We have received a letter from Nash
vile in regard to the operations of the
new law under which coal oil inspectors
have been appointed. 1t may be Of in
terest to dealers here, as we learn that
Major Rhea, the Inspector, will shortly
take the field.
The letter states that a single firm in
Louisville has been furnishing three.
fourths of all the oils bought in Nash
vile, and that nine-tenths Of it has been
condemned by the Inspector, Maj. John
W. Morton. One firm in Nashville,
which by its own tests and marks, has no
oil at a lower FIRE test than 100, although
really much lower, subjected to a true
test. This iudiscates that even the deal
ers themselves may be mistaken as to
the grade Of the oils they buy, and that
the consumers are liable to the most
fragrant imposition. Under a strict en-
forcement of the law, we may expect
that all the vile, inaammable stuff will
soon be driven from the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.
A Tonic Of Rare Merit.

There are many tonics, but few indeed
which produce any other effect than artificial
stimulation of the appetite. This, so far from
being a benefit. is a positive detriment, If the
digestive organs are weak. because il induces
the patient to eat more than the seml-para-
lyzed stomach can act upon, and thus aggra-
Yates indigestion. There is, however. a tonic
which possesses the rare merit of imparting
both vigor and regularity to the operations Of
nutrition. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters pro-
woke q wholesome appetite, because they en-
able the stomach to dispose Of what it receives
with such healthful rapidity that at the
proper time for meals it is not torpid from in
digested matter, but Graves its timely susie
nance. 1t is the very fact that it facilitates
digestion that renders the national stomachic
ouch a powerful ooadjutor Of nature in insti-
tuting those recuperative processes which
result in the recovery Of the general health.
Uninterrupted. vigorous action Of The physi-
cal machinery inevitably results from the use
OF this supreme invigorant and Alternative.
36-4l-d&W
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Harvey's

1t is almost unnecessary to say, go to
Harvey Robinson's saloon at II Monroe
street. Crowds go there every day to
lunch and to wash it down with a glass
of English or Scotch ale; a glass of pure
sherry or Madeira, or take something
even a little stronger. The establishment
is q model in its way, and has few rivals.
Everything is in such perfect order and
good taste that a sense OF admiration
cannot fail to strike every visitor.
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CoNsUMPTIyEs, TAKE NoTIoE.-Every mo-
ment Of delay makes your cure more hope
less, and much depends on the judicious
choice Of a remedy. The amount of tssti-
mony in favor of DR.. Schenck's PulmOnio
Syrup, as a cure for consumption, far exoeeds
all that can be brought to support the preten-
sions of any other medicine. See DR..
Sehenck's Almanac, containing the cer.if-
Gates Of many persons of the highest respeeta-
bility, who have been restored to hea tn, after
being pronounced inouIable by physicians Of
acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup alone has cured many, as these evil
dences will show; but the cure is often pro-
NOTED by the employment Of tive other
dies which br, Schenek provides for the pur-
pose. These additional remedies are Schenek's
Sea Weed Tonic end Mandrake Pills By the
timely use Of these medicines. according to
directions, DR.. SeAenck c%ertifies that NEST
any case Of consumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck is Professionally at his prinoi-
pal office, corner sixth and Arch streets,
Philadelphia, every MOUday, where all letters
for advice must be addressed. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

Buy DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer,
the great eradicator for all luag diseases.
A superior remedy to all other medicines
yet discovered in severe cases. 1t is a
sure, quick, and perfectly safe remedy
for coughs, colds, sore throat, whooping-
cough, crOop, and all diseases of the
throat and lungs, Retail price 25c, SOC,
and 81. Any bottle that does not give
relief may be returned and money re-
funded. Under these conditions l wish
every citizen troubled with lung com
plant to try this remedy. Arnold's
Diarrhea Balsam, Csc and SOC. Remem-
Der it is warranted. Compounded by
DR.. Seth Arnold's Medical Corporation,
Woonsacket, R. l. Sold by W. H. Sea-
brook 4 Co, Pharmaceutists, 1876 Main
street, Memphis, Tenn. tks-eow-lOl
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LECTURES.

TREE LECTURE BY PROF. o. S. FOw-
L LER in Greenlaw Opera House, Saturday
Evening. ,Aprill0,h, at 5 o'clOek-LIFE AND
SELF CULTURE.
Monday Evening, April 18th. at 8 o'clock,
admission SOC LOVE AND MARRIAGE
o,S TsSEn', SsSi.. A6IsT sSo: T. 4 4P0aios i aa6IvL3fiEzz
MALE HEALTH, Etc. Illustrated by French
models
Wednesday Evening April l4th, at s o'clock,
to Gen lemen only, admission Soc MAN AND
WOMAN
Consultations as to your own and childrens'
daily from 5 am, till 10 pm , at the PEA
BODY HOThL, until Saturday morning,
April 18th only. 81 81
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GREENLAW OPERA HOUSE.

Managcr".~".-"-"~."."...-..L. j.. FELLEMAN
FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY
K Matinee, AApril 9Th and 10Th; First APP
wonderful Dogs, ROMEO and ZIP, in the new
sensational drama, 1.-THE CUT WILL, OK
SAVED ON THE GALLOWs," with new
scenery, new music. and magnificent appoint
ments, supported by a well-selected com nany.
Reserve seats Tor sale at tho Peabody Hotel.
Admission, 81; Matinee, Soc; reserved seats
75e; children Of the public schools and their
teachers. 25c. 81 So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

The meat market of l.. Schilling &
Bro, corner Jefferson and Third streets,
is well supplied with fresh fat beefs,
spring lamb and a variety of vegetables.
This well known firm is determined to
sustain the reputation they have deserv-
eddy earned Of keeping only sound fresh
meats at reasonable prices.
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XlL.jCyR
Sol COleman's motto aud trade mark.
Arbitrnlion Conrt.

Calendar of cases for trial Monday
morning: Lumpkin ct al. VS.. Wicker
sham, admir-, ct al; Gaines ct al. VS..
Treadwell ct al. Perry VS.. Donohue ct
al Stoner VS.. Humes, admir-; Price vs..
Price.
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Onr new spring silks, soc.
KAHN & FREIBERG.


Billy Liebcn, the celebrated news
dealer, corner of Main and Jefferson
streets, will have on his tables tomorrow
morning choice Sunday reading matter
all the late pictorials, magazines, West
ern and Eastern dailies, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

TIE rattle for the celebrated trotting
horse, Shinarhannis, which was to have
come off tonight, is postponed to next
Saturday night, the 18th.
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500 Real human hair switches, 81.
KAHN 4 FREIBERG.

ALL.the latest magazines, dailies and
periodicals can be found at P. J.. Cole
mans news stand and cigar store, No.
COZ Beal street.
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For RENT OR SALE.

dor RENT OR SALE-A LARGE AND
II comfortable house, with nine rooms,
fronting on Market Square, west side Will
be rented On good terms 10 a reliable tenant,
or II preferred will he sold at q bargain. In
auire at No. i03 Market Square, or Of
32-S A. II. DOUGLASS, 20S Main ct.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
SPECIAL CARDS.

g HINsQN. DENTIST. $50 MAIN ST.,
from one 70 three dollars in general, Artif-
cial set Of teeth from fifteen to atty dollars.
Special attention to directing children's teeth.
Also Treats all Diseases OF the
Month.
Office hours from 8 Il am. to5 pm. Is xxi-24
d J. QUGGLEY. JUSTICE OF THE
i d. PEACE. has opened his Office at No. 1893
Main street. 1888
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

The LEDGER job office is in constant
receipt from the foundries Of new type,
embracing all the latest nd best styles.
1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

PRoF. WALLACE, the daring %aeronaut,
makes n ascent each day next week.
Don't forget the time and place, Chelsea
Bluffs, Monday and Tuesday. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

Go to Mansford's, on the corner Of
Monroe ond Second streets, for the latest
illustrated and daily papers, magazines,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
1874.

English and American magazines for
1871, zoe a copy, at Mansford's book and
news depot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

The best brands OF Havana and
domestic cigars retailed at wholesale
figures at Harpmann & Bro. s, 2s6 Main
street. 29t
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500 Pairs nice cloth CATERS, 81.
KAHN 4 FREIBERG.

PLAXTs-cabbage, tomato, egg, cauli-
Aower-at Craig's. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
La Fl0r De Manila

is the standard brand Of Sc cigars, and
far superior to anything now selling for
that money in this market.
viii receive a fresh supply every week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

The LEDGER JOB Office is one Of the
most extensive in the South and capa
BILE of executing any class of job work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

100 Mems elegant cashmere suits,
$40. KAHN & FRE1BERG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10
OIIJNO!U

Coleman's Rosa Concha Cigar sold
only at 200 Main street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

Tom 0. Sullivan, at his sample room,
No. 1872 Second street, corner of Wash
ington, has imported liquors, ale and
porter on draught and in bottles and in
quantities to suit the public. 25t
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Attention, Connumers.

Attention, Consumers.
Prime mess beef, in whole and half
barrels, at the Central Market of Il.
Seessel, sr. & Sons, No. 239 Second
street, corner of Jefferson. [36
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MEMPHIS THEAllER.
T.. W. DAyEY, ...............-...... .....P Proprietor
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL l2rH,
Engagement of the treat delineator of Pa
thetic and Comic Drama,
JOHN II.

JOHN IL OWENS.
Whose presentations are Of such singular
force and beauty that they are unanimously
pronounced the very perfection of art. En-
gagements elsewhere limits Mr.. Ovens en-.
gagement to SIN NIGHTS ONLY. he will
be supported by the company from Varieties
Theatsr, New orleans.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY Eyerybody's
Friend and Scion Single, Mr.. Owens as
"DeBoOts" and Solon."
WEENRSDAY-Dot and Hapniest Day of
My Lie, Mr.. Owens as caleb Plummer"
and 'Gilman'; Thee. Hamilton as John
Perrybingle."
THURSDAY-Victims and Forty Winks. Mr.,
owens as p" Butterfly" and "Spriggins ("
FRIDAY-Self and Live Indian. Mr.. Owens
in four characters.
SATURDAY MATINEE-Married Life, Mr..
Owens as +" Henry Dove. ESQ.,"
SATURDAY NIGHT-Paul Pry and Betsy
Baker.
Seats can be secured for the entire week at
Peabody Hotel and Theater.
SCALE OF PRICES = Dress Circle and Par
quette. 81; Family Circle. so cents; Gallery,
20 cents. 80 extra charge for reserved seats.
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TEN THOUSAND CIGARS

of the above brand, made of select Ma
nilla leaf, which l will sell, pro bono
publico, at the very low price of
DC Apiece, 8 for zoe, n So per
Hundred.
l respectfully invite the public to call
and examine as to the truth of my asser.
ton that
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ADJUSTMENTS.
MEMPHIS TEEATER,
y. w. DAyEY. Proprietor
Triumph Of
The Hungarian Queen Of Song. and her Grand
Concert Troupe.
A REV ERA.
DeMurska Sunday Grand Sacred
G o N Z Il r. IT,
TOMORROW SUNDAY 5 O'CLOCK M.

TOMORROW SUNDAY s O'CLOCK Pm.
N. B by request Of several distinguished
ladies and numerous citizens, n DEMURSKA
SACRED CONCERT will he given. with the
choicest programme yet offered to the music
loving public of Memphis, by
MILE lima D~NUR~KA, the phe-
nominal y a. hppTe ~ NsiighntllRTsale; en-
RET, SIG. BRA9A. SIG. GIAMM0NA,
and MR.. CHARLES Il. PRATT. Mr.. j.
Il. PtRRING, the ~faverite English Tenor,
has kindly volunteered to sing on this occa-
sion.
SUNDAY NIGHT PRIcEs-Admission. 81; Re-
cents. For sale to-day at Peabody Hotel
and Theater.
Nag Knabe Grand Pianos used exclusively
at these Concerts. 1896
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

FLOWERS, bouquets, plants, at Craig's.
1891
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

/. D. CoNAwAY, rental and real estate
agent, has removed to No. 8 Madison
street, next door west of old Office. [4O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-10

PLENTY Of spring lamb at Seessel's
for Saturdays market. SO
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HAVE your water-pipes put in by
Browne. He is the best and cheapest
mar in town. 29t
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goo MAIN. 900
SOMETHING NEW!
La Flor. de Manila.
A NEW ARTICLE,
SUPERIOR ARTICLE,
THE BEST ARTICLE
Ever sold for the money.

have received this day a direct ship
of
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SIG. n O Il 8 @ H Err
296 MAIN ST.,

Next to City Ice-House.
mW6s
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-09-18
FOREIGN.

The Centenary was one of the wettest
days for some years.
The Island of Saghalien contains large
quantity Of coal Of better quality, it is said
than the Australian.
The exports Of coal from Belgium the
|. 2O0. 90 tons IN 1874, 900, 900 tons and
IN 1873, l. $40, 900 tons.
Three new shafts are being sunk to the
Silkstone seam near Sheffield, each twenty
four feet diameter and will 20 down 800
| wards below the surface.
NORTH WALES MINERS The colliery
owners in the Chirk, Ruaboh, and North
Wales district have gwen their men q
days notice of a reduction IN their wagea
70 the extent Of 10 per cent. after the 18th
instant, but express their Willingness to
settle matters by arbitration
IL the metropolitan police courts, few
weeks ago, fines Of E3, e., and 81, were
imposed for the adulteration of mustard,
whereby the genuine article contained 30
per cent. Of bad -four, and a quantity of
turmeric, All Indian plant.
The Empire Coal Company Of Maryland
is reported to be- making considerable pro-
gress at their works above Bloomington,
on the b. & o. r. X. They are working
on the six foot vein Of coal.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MINERs.-At
meeting at Merthyr of delegates repre-
senting above 80, 900 Golfers, it has been
resolved to Join the new National Fedora
ton Of Miners, and to support the War
wickshire miners on strike.
REDUCTION OF MINERS Wages IN YORK
SHIRE AND DEKBYsHiRE.
SHEFFIELD, Monday Night.-At we'll
attended meeting held at Sheffield
this afternoon Of the Financial Committee
of the South Yorkshire and North Derby
shire Coalowners' Association, it was re-
solved that reduction Of the miners
wages in the district is at once required,
and the committee was empowered to en-
ter into negotiations with the executive OF
the Miners Association on the subject.
2o,OO0 men are concerned in the issue.
The coal trade in these districts Is desper-
ately bad, hundreds of men being idle, but
the coalowners express wish 10 have the
reduction, which will be large, amicably.
settled
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-09-18

No, he must use protected articles exclu-
sively.
Again, We have to raise more than i've |
hundred million do.lars year 10 pay the
interest on Federal, State, county and
other public indebtedness. This ndebt-
edness all occurred under imitation prices
Cannot every farmer and working man see
at glance what difference it makes
whether this interest "a paid at q imitation
or gold prices A. prices fall, the value
of the interest rises, SO that the payment
Of five hundred millions at gold prices is
equivalent to a doubling Of the interest
That is to say, this interest viii buy the
bondholder twice as much labor and pro-
dnce on a gold basis az ON the old "inha-
ton" basis.
THIS is the cream Of the whole specie
basis agitation. 1t Is done wholly to en-
nance the profits Of the money power, and
double the purchasing power Of its inter
est. 1t is one Of the most barefaced SWIM
dies ever attempted. 1t holds the masses
as in vice, and plumbers them without
mercy. And yet the most trusted leaders
Of the Democratic and Republican parties
are engaged IN aiding and abetting this
swindle, and ciAmoring for lower prices.
If other prices must come down, should
not interest do 60 likewise Ten per cent.
interest, ten years since, would hire a la
bOrer four or i've days, or buy barrel 81
-four. Now the same interest hires a man
ten days, and purchases nearly two barrels
Of -four Who 50 blind as not to see this
transparent fraud Is it not time We
threw aside the old parties, and, if we
must pay the interest and the uebt, insist
upon pay ing 1t in the same " inflated cur
rency in which il was contracted
Surely, we need new party and new
men, and most assuredly an increase Of
currency sufficient T. elevate wages and
prices to the old imitation standard
then every one made money, and not al
idle man or woman could be found
The great fact stares US IN the face tha
we must pay So many hundred millions 4
year in interest. Ii is also fact that j
this interest will purchase twice as mucl
labor and produce as it once did, the com
munity are cheated out Of all the surplus
he interest classes are daily grabbing vi
mills, factories and farms, because thu
double mortgages cannot be paid. Farm
ers and working men must spurn ever
politician and paper that demands con
traction. Ii IS the whine Of the sneal
: thief. A legal-tender currency issued b!
the government to the people, to such al
, extent al the necessities Of the times de
mand, and elevatlng wages and prices, /
!, the easy way to block the game If tn
specie basis parties J. +. BRAY.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-09-18
FROA CALlFORi.lk.


At meeting Of the Industrial Council
OF San Francisco, held at st Anthony
Hall, August 18th. the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The Industrial Congress of
the United States has declared the 4th Of
July 1876, as the day for the national com
mencement Of the elght-hOu system Of la
Dor, therefore.
Resolved, LIST. That we approve the &C
ton Of the Industrial Congress, and look
to our centennial anniversary with hope
tina the mechanics III all the powerful cltlest
OF the ',nion will prepare for the occasion by
active, energetic, and harmonious organi-
cation.
"a, We most earnestly recommend to all
labor societies pledge Of honor, to be
signed by journeymen IN and out of the
societies, that they ,ciu not ICork more than
eight hours for days labor af,er the 9TH q
judy, 1876.
81, We believe that notice given fifteen
months IN advance is time enough for
making the change from ten to eight hours
ler day without disturbing the manufac
turing commerce Of the nation.
Atm, We are well convinced, from Ubser
vatIon, that the perfect and Immense
amount Of labor-savlng machinery now IN
use makes 1t impossible to keep our Labor
force employed more than eight hours per
day.
9TH, 1t is a national necessity that work
ing men have more time for study snC
mental improvement, SO AS to insure !
q eater degree Of intelligence for their per
nal advantage and general good Of tn
country.
9Th, That a copy Of these proceedings b
sent to the WoRKINGMAN' ADVOCATE II
Chicago, and that all papers friendly to tn
eight hour system Of labor be requested T.
copy from that paper.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-09-18

PONTIAC, sept. %, 100.
70 the Editor n the woRKNeNAN's ADVOCATE.
The bulioniits are circulating letter
written by Amasa Walker to the farmers
Of Illinois, urging a return to a specie
basis" 1t is doubtful if many farmers
will be imposed upon by its shallow state
ments. He asks farmers to inquire why
it is that their products do not rise when
all other commodities do !" and he gives
as the reason that the farmers surplus
must be exported and sold at a gold value,
whereas all he buys is sold at inflated cur
rency prices.
During and after the war, in imitation
times, did not the farmers share IN the
general prosperity, and obtain good
prices According to A. Walkers theory,
they ought to be poorer then than now, SO
great Was the difference between gold and
paper. The fact is plain that the farmers
have good and bad times in correspondence
with other classes They are prosperous
when Others are, because everybody then
has the power to purchase " a good square
meal three times day, instead Of scrimP-
ing in the victusling department.
There is another wrinkle. Everything
the farmer buys is sold to him ct a high
price because the manufacturing and com
mercial interests have protected them
selves, and shut out all competition from
foreign articles. They compel the farmer
TO sell his produce at the foreign price, and
vet will not let him buy at foreign prices