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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31
HARD TINES IN THE EAST.

HARD TINES IN THE EAST.
The Lake City Leader (Rep.) draws a
gloomy picture OF the condition OF affairs
in the great cities Of the east. We quote
an extract
When we visited recently the overcrowded
cities of the east, and saw with our own eyes
the thousands of miserable people packed like
hogs, in the Easements and garrets Of whole
streets, where dirt, filth, crime and utter idle
ness resigned supreme, our heart was melted
in pity and every soul seemed to reach out in
sympathy after these thousands of human
beings who from the little infant at the shrunk-
ell breast up to the .hoary, ragged man, the
light Of whose soul seemed to have long since
gone out, seemed to be subsisting on
ers and cutters, while horrid diseases, were
almost hourly claiming victims, and yet their
ranks were growing with recruits. Why, oh,
why all this misery and ldleness, We asked
ourself, but no answer came. We ventured
into mammoth marble wholesale establish
ment in a business centre, and found the idle
lord Of the place ready to answer our question,
"What is the matter :with the wholesale bust
ness; stagnation seems to reign, if aM not
mistaken!'' "You are correct, SIR" he replied.
mo business at all, sir; We are not paying ex-
penses and ruin seems to stare us in the face
The matter is, sir, the supply is ten times greater
than the demand" Very strange, we thought
but could not tell ,chy it was thus. Business
seems to be singulariy tame" we remarked to 8
Yes, sir,' said he, tive depend upon the
masses Of common people for the hett Of our
trade, and the common people have nothing
to do, and no money, and Of course We cannot
trust them; what we are coming to unless time.
change soon, the Lord only knows" he con,
concluded in almost despairing tones.
The Leader tries to make out that thi.
condition of things is due to the use o
too mach labor-sacing machinery"
This is simply absurd. 1t is due to al
ABDOMINAL financial system which has de
pleted the body polite of one-third o
its circulating fluid and left it inert, pow
erless, and crushed.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The poor Dispatch gets many crack
from its new allies. 1t puts ON all the
dogmaucal airs of an ''organ, and ev>
cry now and then it is ruthlessly tripped
up. The Northwestern Chronicle said
the other day -
Our evening city contemporary has elabor-
aied theory which wouio be amusing If il
were not painfully ex2Spesating. The result
probably y; putting Of the old love, before be-
coming thoroughly acquaint with the new;
which in the case ofceztain of our quasi Demo-
cratic CO. laborers, leads to an olfapodrida a
1eAl TO earn wages and true inwaruness, which
pleasss none, deceives none The 6Szx duty
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31
INDEPENDENT PLATFORM,

The Independent Party is called into ex.
istence by necessities OF the people whose
industries are Frustrated. whose labor is
deprived OF its just reward as the result
of the serious mismauagment of the ma
tional finances, which errors both the Re-
publicans and Democratic parties neglect
to correct. In view of the failure of
these parties to furnish relief to the de-
pressed industries of the country, there
by disappointing the just hopes and ex,
pectations Of a suffering people, we de-
clare our principles and invite all inde-
pendent and patriotic men to join our
ranks in this movement tor financial re-
form and industrial emancipation.
First. We demand the immediate and
unconditional repeal Of the specie re.
sumption act of January IA, 1873, and the
rescue of our industries from the disa ster
and ruin resulting from its enforcement
and call upon all patriotic men to organ
ize in every Congressional district of the
country, with the view of electing Repre-
sentatives to Congress who will legislate
for, and a Chef Magistrate who will carry
out the wish OF the people in this res
gard, and thus stop the present suicidal
and destructive policy OF contraction.
Second, We believe that the United
States notes, issued directly by the gov
eminent and convertible on demand
into obligations, bearing an equitable
rate OF interest, not exceeding one per
cent day on each one hundred dollars,
and interchangeable with United States
notes at par, will afford the best circus
lating medium ever devised ;such United
States notes should be full legal tender
tor all purposes, except for the payment
of such obligations as are by existing
contracts made payabable in coin. And
we hold that it is the duty OF the govern
ment to issue such circulating medium,
and we insist, in the language OF Thomas
Jefferson, that "bank paper must be
suppressed and the circulation restored
to the nation, to whom it belongs"
Third 1t is the paramount duty of the
government in all its Legislation to keep
in view the full development of all legiti-
mate business, agricultural, mining.
manufacturing and commercial.
Fourth. We most earnestly protest
against any further issue of gold bonds,
for sale in foreign markets. by means OF
which we would be made for lono er
period, hewers of wood and drawers OF
water for foreign nations, especially a:
the American people would gladly and
promptly take at par all the bonds the
government may need to sell. provided
they are made payable at the option Of
the holder although bearing interest al
three and sixty-tive per cent. per annum
or even lower rate.
Fifth, We further protest against the
sale of government bonds for the pur
pose of buying silver to be used as ;
substitute Tor our more convenient ant
less tluctuating fractional currency
which, although well calculated to enrict
the owners OF silver mines, yet in opera
ton will still further Cypress through tax
alton an already ovcrburdened people
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The contract between the government and the
bulk Of its bondholders is that its obligation
shall be paid in coin. Which means. as every
school boy understands, the coin which at the
date Of the contract was, under Federal laws
a Illegal tender in sums equal to the amount Of
such individual bonds. At that date the silver
dollar was a legal tender for all sums, and was
likewise the unit of Federal money. Has the
government not the right, while adhering strict
~ to the letter and spirit of the contract OBJ
ligating it. to hold its creditors to like obser-
vance Of its provisions? Is itsepudiation to do
so?- Minneapolis Tribune.
Sound as the gospel. Come out then
and help US elect Peter Cooper who is
pledged to oppose this iniquity.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Compelling the creditors either Of the gov
erment or of individuals to accept payment in
the money stipulated for i'll the contract, mere
ly because its relative value has declined since
the making OF the contract, is not moral Oh
any other kind of reputation. 1t Is simple
justice. The unright.ous attempt of these
creditors to compel the American people col
lectively and individually to pay their debts in
ty-two per cent, present some Of the features
Of moral robbery Minneapolis Tribune.
Perfectly true every word. Why then
do you Substantive political organization
which perpetrates such moral 70 bery'
of the people?
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

lake IL Tor grained InaL the legislature mas d
right to enlarge the boundaries Of the constitu-
tional law, would it not by the same parity of
reasoning have right to abridge its power?
And inch by inch make inroads upon its vitali-
tv. until nothing would be left worth preserv-
ing, then casting the worthless document aside
assume the control Of the judiciary, and un-
trameled, make and execute tire law.
This is no fancy sketch, has not the legis-
lature in defiance Of the limitations imposed,
defnately? If it can place two men upon the
Ramsey county district court bench, land tn at
without election too) besides the legitimate
Judge what can it not do? Can it not placs a
dozen there with the same legal effort? The
Rubicon once crossed the Legislature may brook
no restraint.
Are not such acts entirely repugnant not only
to the written limitations, but to the very spirit
of the organic law? What is there to p revent
the legislature, from time to time, as the idea
occurs to the lega! commissioners, from doubling
the force OF the supreme bench, or the probate
court! The legislature by its recent acts, ha-
practically ignored the existence ofthe sovereigns
ity inherent in the people grasping constitution
al as well as legislative power.
The gauntlet is freely thrown to those who
endorse legislative errors or sustain laws it has
passed so greatly at variance with common rea-
son and inimical to the public good, which
men Of intelligence, and those claiming legal
emminence cannot but ignore in the irnermost
recesses OF their hearts, unless from some unac-
countable desile tot Increase instead of remedy
ing the evils that exist.
Serious consequences are sometimes sure to
follow the recklessness Of legislative action, in
overreaching constitutional Limitation, a case in
point is that OF George Lautenschlager, recent
y sentenced, should his execution follow, his
sentence being illegal, crime should be COM
mitted, which those who should be lnstrumen.
tai in his death would have to answer for a,
that bar Of Eternal Justice, where no demurrer
are entertained, and no frivilous pleading dar.
to be presented. E.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Even the cautious Farmers Friend,
OF Pennsylvania, is getting excited on
the mony question. 1t says:
'.Shall We have it, or shall we supinely sit
and sit and sit, until We go down to our graves
with our homes-if We have any left-weighed
down with MORTGAGES, and most gloomy pros
pect for our children. Heaven grant thai
something lnay be done; for, if not done, an.
other decade may find us spiritless nation
with our workshops idle, our commerce de.
stroyed, our farms untitled, and our proud re-
pubic a wretched blotch upon the face Of the
earth"
After time even thel OILS will come
to understand this financial question.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

A New York letter says: 1t is estimated that
there has been, in comparison with last year, q
falling Oft Of 1850, 900 tons in the purchases OF
coal in this city alone since the middle Of May;
and from the beginning of the ear to the end
OF the present month, the reduction will, it is
believed, aggregate a million of tons, for many
manufactures have stopped running, or dim
inished their consumption Of coal, and private
families are practising economy in this as in
other ways.
Here we see how the hard times pro.
duce decreased consumption Of fuel and
consequently a decreased price. The
same rule holds good as to wheat. The
suffering people are economising in
bread and in the fuel to cook it. The
western farmer is now feeling the weight
of financial misgoyernment.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The Independents are moving IN Minnesota.
Taey hold a convention at Pennington, on the
lathe. to nominate candidate tor Congress
from ule 2nd Congressional District. Brother
nonnelly with his Anti -Monopolist Is working
them up III minnesota The Anti Monopos,st
is good paper, and We advise the farmers Of
Minnesota to help itrid the State of monopolies,
as these arr worse for their interests than the
cenfcunded yraSshopp.rs.-Th Tiseomssa
Gree.baek
I'VE thank our distinguished cotem-
porary for these words OF approval. We
hope TO deserve them.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

yesterday" says the Waco, Texas, Exam
liner, "a dead dog was found lying in the
street, and the marshal employed a colored
drayman to haul the body ofthe animal away.
The drawman fastened one end Of a rope to the
dogs leg and attached the other end to the
dray, started down the street and the carcass
dragged along in the dust. At the corner of
Second street and the Square several dogs dis
covered that the remains of their dead compan-
ion were being borne away, and forming a pro-
cession, they walked with solemn bearing at
either side Of the dusty Gead. Other dogs
Joined the procession as the dray passed
through town, and when last seen large con
course of canine mourners made up the funer-
al train.'
The solemnity OF this melancholy fun
eral will find parallel next March when
Grant is carried out OF the White House,
feet foremost, and, from Maine to Los
Angeles the Office holders fall intoline
behind him.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31
The Pennsylvania Railroad,
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE
AND
FAST MAIL ROUTE OF THE UNITED
STATES.

STAT6Ss
is the most direct, convenient, and economic
cal way of reaching Philadelphia and this great
Exhibition from ali sections of the country
througha GRAND CENTENNIAL DEPOT,
which the Company have erected at the Main
Entrance to the Exhibition Grounds for the
accommodation Of passengers Who wish 10 stop
at or start from the numerous large hotels con-
tiguous to this station and the Exhibitlon,-a
convenience OF the greatest value to visitors,
Railroad, which is THk ONLY LINE RUN
MING DIRECT TO THE CENTENNIAL
BUILDINGS. Excursion trains will also stop
at the Encampment Of the Patrons of Husban-
dry, at Elm Station on this road.
TIE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD Is THE
6RANDEST RAILWAY ORGANIZATION IN
THE WORLD; IT CONTROLS SEVEN
THOUSAND MILES OF ROADWAY, FORM
ING CONTINUOUS LINES TO PHILADEL-
PHIA. NEW YORK, BALTIMORE AND
WASHINGTON, WHICH LUXURIOUS DAY
GO, ST LOUIS, LOUISVILLE, CINCINNATI,
INDIANAPOLIS, COLUMBUS, TOLEDO,
CLEVELAND, AND ERIE, WITHOUT
CHANGE.
It, main line is laid with double and third
tracks OF heavy steel rails upon : deep bed Of
broken stone ballast, and IL bridges are all Of
iron or stone. Its passenger trains are equip
ped with every known improvement. for COM
fort and safety, and are run At faster speed for
greater distances than any line on the con.in.
eni. The company has largely increased its
equipment for Centennial travel, and will be
prepared to build in its own shops locom olives
and passenger cars at short notice suffice Mt 70
fully accommodate any extra demand The
unequaled resources At the command Of the
Company guarantee the most perfect accom-
modAtions for oil its patrons during the Gen.
.ennial Exhibition.
THE MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which
the Pennvxlvauia Railroad is 20 Justly celebrx-
ted presents to the traveller over Its perfect
roadway An ev.r-changing panorama Of river,
mountain, and landscape views unequaled in
America.
THE EAr1xs-srATIoxs on this line are unsur.
passed. Meals will be furnished .. suitable
hours and ample time allowed for enjoying
them.
ExcCRHox TICKETS, at reduced rates, will be
sold At all principal Railroad Ticket Offices in
the West, Northwest, and Southwest
BIZ SURE THAT YocR TICKETS RxAp VIA TIE
GREAT PExysTLvAyIA RoCTs TO TEE Gently
T1AL-
FRAsK THOMPSON, D. n. BoYp, H.,
General Manager. Gen1 Pazs'r Agent
1O9-132
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The Rochester Minnesota Post accuses the
Patrons of "grnmbling and whining and max
ing vague promises of reform that have
amounted to little in practice"
That is unkind! The Post was one of
the leading republican papers that i'm
plored the patrons not to touch the bal
lot box; and now it mocks them for not
having effected reforms which could be
reached only through the ballot box.
But, che that sups with the devil needs
long spoon"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Democratic parties are in constant suspense fol
fear the great political fence jumper will slip
into one of their camps on policy plank.
The surest way to prevent such cal
amity is to set up such stuffed scare
crows, as the editor of the Martin county
Sentinel, along the fence to protect the
Republican and Democratic corn-fields
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

A steady reader OF the Farmers Union
writes poem tor that paper, in which.
through half>a-dozen stanzas be protests
that he is mot satisfied" Thus -
am not satisfied! My soul,
With longings filled for purpose higher,
Still presses upward to the goal;
cannot yet to that which l desire
Attain-I am not satisfied
Poor fellow! But then how could you
expect anything else from reader of
the farmers Union? He might just as
well try to ''fill his belly with the east
wind"
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31
RECAIc@TRAT10NS.

A carnelion was recently found III Dakota
county weighing about six hundred pounds.
-Stlii,ratcr GG settle.
Ii the Gazette had said Meeker county
we would have believed it. Tor we would
have known that il referred to that bril-
liant. uncut, journalistic jewel. "642."
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Also all the following described parcels Of
land, situated in the town, Of WatertOwn, in
the County Of Carver, in State Of Minnesota, in
said district, according to the recorded plat
thereof on file in the Office Of the Register Of
Deeds, in and for said County Of Carver, viz:
Lots 3, 8 & 10 Of block 8.
Lot 10, Of block H.
Lot 3, s & of block l2.
Lots /, 2 IL 10 of block 81.
Lot 6, Of block "a.
Lot 6, Of block AZ.
Lot 10, of block 49.
Lot 2, & 3 of block65.
Lot Z, of blockS7.
Lot 6, L. of block SO.
Lot 3, & 4 of block ~.
Also lots 367, and 374 in town of Duluth.
Also all the following described parcels OF
land lying and being in the state Of Minnesota
in the district aforesaid to wit: North west Ia,
Of north vest 4, Of north east Ia, of section
l-2, Of south of south east IA,
OF section n, town %. range "a. The
south Y, Of the south east IA,
Of section q, town ZIG, range %. And the
north east ia. Of south west IL, of section
80, town lis, range 81. And the North esst
IA, OF the south west Ia, and north west Ia,
Of south west Id. and south east Ia, Of south
east ID, Of section II, town l26, range -. And
the north east Ia, Of south east IA, Of section
10. town i56, range 81. And the south east
ia, Of the north east Ia, and south west ia,
Of north east -, and south east -, Of north
west IA, and north east ia, Of north west Ia,
Of section l9, town l26, range "a. And west
-, Of north east IA, Of section 10, town III,
range %. And the south east "a. Of
south east Ia Of section ., town
| 1876, range "a. And south east Ia Of
section 20, town 1876, range "a.
North west Ia Of north east ia and north
east ia Of north west 4 Of section is, town
| l32, range a.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

We would call attention to the local adver
tisements of Mr.: G. L. Palmer, the only "farm
err dealer in wagons, buggies and carriages il
his county.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

A narrow ridge OF gold quartz, thirty miles
long, has been discovered in New South Wales
1t contain an enormous percentage OF gold.
Ii that is rapidly developed the bond
holders will refuse to take their pay In
gold VIII an accommodating Congress
make the bonds payable in diamonds?
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

We hope that every reader OF this paper in
the county. who believes in the principles Of
the Independent Greenback Party, will take in
terest enough in the cause to attend the Coun-
tv Convention, at the court housa, Saturday
September 9Th
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

II is given AS piece OF fashionable gossip
tha, one person in twenty nine At Newport gets
drunk once in every twenty-four hours--Er-
change.
We have friend in Hastings who
wouldn do to go to Newport. He
couldn't get drunk once in tweuiy>iour
hours. His DRINKS last week at n
time.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The Democrat has printed the premium list
of the Fourth Annual Pair of the Cannon VAL
ley Agricultural and Mechanical Association,
The fair begins Tuesday, September 18th. and
viii he held four days. The society will offer
1880 for trotting and running races. The
prospects are that the exhibition Of horses. cat
tie, farm products, etc, will be the best ever
seen here
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The examination of policemen Reed and God
frey, charged with shooting James Hodgins,
resulted in the discharge of Reed, and the re-
handing to Jail OF Godfrey. Subs. luently he
was brought before Judge Berry Of the Supreme
Court, and admitted to bail in the SUN of five
thousand dollars
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Faribaulti is at present infested with gang of
burglars. Within the last two weeks no less
than half dozen dwellings have been entered,
and considerable amount of money taken, b.
sides watches and other property. several 9TH
er Intellectual attempts have bsen made
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Farmers, patronize farmers by buying YOU
carriages, buggies and light wagons Of farmer
C. l.. Palmer, Faribault.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Lot 6, Z & in block SO.
Lot 8 in block 9.
South l-2 of block @.
South l-3 OF lot 8, block A.
Lot !, in block 81.
Lot l, in block g.
Lots IS 10, block 80, Stearn's addition to
st. Cloud.
Also the following described parcels of land,
situate i'll the town of breckenridge, in the
State Of Minnesota, in said district, according
to the recorded plat Of said land on file in the
Office of the Register of Deeds, in and for the
county of Wilkin. viz:
Lots 9, 10, IL, IL, Is, IA, Is & l6, Of block
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31
DEpART'T.
FRANK A. DAVIS, Editor.
(ArLOwELL's OFFICE.)

The cheapest place in the state to buy carrla-
ges. buggies and light wagons is of C. L. Pal
mer Faribault
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The Republican says that over seven hun
dred prairie chickens were shot and brought
into thisccity on the 18th, and that too, when
the grasshoppers threaten to devastate the
state. Why can't our 'Soions' in the next
Legislature pass law prohibiting their sIaugh-
ter for five wears
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Considerable sickness at the present time
among the children Of this city.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The parties who were ARE sted on the charg
OF highway robbery, proved an alibi, and WI
discharged.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

As easy as cradle. and durable as granite
is the celebrated platform spring wagon for sal
by C.. L. Palmer, Faribault.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The corner stone Of the new German Catho-
lie Church, corner Of 8th and Chestnut streets,
will be laid Sunday, September 3rd.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Bishop Whipple has been appointed one OF
the COMM sioners to treat with the Indians for
the sale OF the Black Hills.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The Rice County Union Agricultural Society
will hold its Ninth Annual Fair on the 10th,
18th and 18th OF October, at Mortified.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The mills have already taken in q consider
able amount of new wheat. The quality is not
very good, and the berry somewhat shrunken
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31
The -Anti-A1onopoliSt

of Democratic neophyte is to learn to tell the
simple truth.
Verify the way of an "organ" is hard.
If the Dispatch has got to learn to tell the
truth God helpit! twill die in the train
inp.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The Baptist Churches OF Clinton and Med
ford are TO have an Z xcursion to st Paul, Sep.
tsmber 7th
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

The sorghum crop is said to be very good
this year.