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The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
SECTIONAL CONTENTION.

OF sectional contentious and In respect tn our
common schools, have only this 10 say, that, in
my luigment, the man or party that would involve
our schools In political scctartan controversy h
an enemy 10 the schools. The common schools are
far more under the protecting Of all the people
than under the control nf any party or sect, They
must w neither fcctarian nor partisan, and there
must he neither n division or misappropriatiun Of
the iunds for th"ir support. Likewise regard the
man who would arouse or foster sectional Rnimosi-
ties aud ontaHonisms among his contrymcn NJ a
dangerous enemy 10 his country. All the people
must le made TO feel aud know that once more there
is established a purpose and policy under which all
citizens OF EVERY condition, race ana color viii he
secure In the loymcnt Of whatever rights the con
rttution and laws declare recognize aud that in
controversies that may arise the government s not
partisan, hut within its constitutional authority,
Jusi and powerful guardian of the rights II safe
ty All strife between sections and races viii cease
the power for the evils Is taken away from
party that makes political gain ont of scenes Of
violence and hlnndshed, aud the constitutional su-
welfare requires that peace and good order shall be
preserved every " here,
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
CIVIL SERVICE.

In reform of our civil service, most heartily In
dorse that section Of the platform which declares
that the civil service ought not 10 be subject to
change at every election, and that II ought be
made the brief reward Of party zeal hut ought 10 be
awarded for proved competency, and held for hdel
ity in the public employ. hope never again to
the cruel and rcmorseess prescription FOR political
opinions which has disgraccd tue administration Of
the last eight years Rad the civil service now is
all know IL has some men of tried integrity and
ability. such men, aud such men only, should be
retained ~ ONCE hut no man should be retained on
any consideration who has prostitutcd his Office To
purposes uf partisan intimidation or compulson, or
Mho mas furnished money to corrupt the elections
rms II done and has been done in almost every
county of the land. II Is blight upon the morals
OF the country, and ought to q reformed
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
THE SOUTH.

An accessory cause enhancing the distress If bus
mess Is To lie lound in systematic and unsupporta-
hlc government imposed on tho states Of the south
Besides the ordinary ee, Of ignorant aud dishonest
administration, II has inflicted upon them enormous
issues Of fraudulent bonds the scany avals of which
were wasted stolen and the existence Of which is
public discrcdit tending to bankruptcy or repudia-
iion. Taxes generally oppressive in some Instances
have confscated the entire incone Of property and
totally destroyed its marketable value II is imnos-
sihlc that these evils should react upon the pros
pcrity of the whole country. The nobier motives of
humanity concur with the material interests of al
~ requiring that every obstacle 10 removed In n
complete and durable reconciliation between Kim
,irci population once unnaturally entanelel ON a
basis recognized by the 81. Louis platform of tho
constitution OF the United States with its amend
ments universally accepted n final settlement of
the controversies which engendercd a civil war hui
IN Nd oi result 80 beneficial to the moral Influence
oi every go" citizen, well rs every Governmental
aih"rity' ought To he escred not alone 10 maintain
their Just equality before the law, hut Ukewisc IA
establish cordial fraternity and GOOD will among
the citizcns whatever their race or cnlor ,sbo -
now united in the one destiny of a common scIf ,,y
crnmont. II the duty shall be assigned ia mo
should dot hesitate to exercise the powers with
which the laws and constitution of our counirv
cothe its chief magistrate TO protect all its citizens
whatever their former condition, in every political
and personal right,
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
SPECIE PAYMENTS.

I do not understand the repeal ef the resumption
clause of the of 1879 to he backward step our
return to specie payments, but the recovery Of u
false step; aud although the repeal may for time
be prevented, yet the determination Of the demo-
cratic party on this subject has been formally de-
clared. There should he no hindrances put in the
way OF return 10 specie pay ments. AS such u
bndrancs." says the 81. Louis PLATFORM 1--WE de-
the resumption clause of the act Of 1873 and
demand it, repeal" I thoroughly believe that by
public economy, hy official rctrenchment, and by a
wise finance, enabling To accumulate the precious
metals, resumption at an early period is possible
without producing artificial scarcity Of currency
or disturbing the public or commercial credit and
that these reforms ongether with the restoration of
pure government, will restore general confidence,
encourage useful Investments of capital, furnish
employ mrnt 10 labor, and relieve the country from
tlp .ral sta nf ard ma
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
HENDRICKS LETTER.
The following is the full text Of Gov Hendricks
letter Of acceptance:
ISnIAx Inlr

letter Of acceptance:
iSDiASAPOLIs. July ~, 1876
GESrLrMEN-l have tho honor TO acknowledge tho
receipt Of your communication, in which you have
formally notihed me Of my nomination by the ma
tonal democratic committee at ~ Louis n. Their
candidate Tor the office Of vice president Of the
United states. II IL = nomination which ! had
and appreciate the high honor done mo by the con
Veniion. The choice Of such body, and pronounced
with such unusual unanimity, and accompanied
With 30 generous an eNpressiou Of r-tecm and conf.
dence, ought to outweigh all merely personal desire.
and preferences Of nv own. II IL with this feeling
and trust also from n deep sense Of public duty
that now accept the nomination and shall abide
the judgment of nv CouutFVman
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
COIN RESERVES.

30, make the coin in he treasury available for
the objects Of This To gradually strengthen
and enlarge that reserve and Ia provide for such
other exceptional demands for coin rs may arise
does not seem 10 ue q work Of difficulty II wisely
planned and dscrceily pursued, II might not cost
any sacrifices to the business of the country II
should tend, on the contrary, To revival of hope
and confidence. The coin in The tire .sury on the
thirteenth Of June, including what is held against
coin certificates, amounted 10 seventy y-four millions
Ihe current Of precious metals which has flowed out
OF our country for the eleven year, from July l. 1866
TO June 3d. 1915, averaging nearly seventy-six mil
liens year, was eight hundred aud thirty-two mill
lions, In the whole period Of which six hundred and
seventeen millions were the product OF our mines.
To amass the requisite quantity by inorcepting from
the current flowing out of the country, and from
stocks which exists abroad without disturbing the
equilibrium Of the foreign money markets, is result
To he easily worked out by practical knowledge and
Judgment
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
MINCEl.I.ANEOUA.

Stanley, the African explorer, h as
been heard from. lie has made important
discoveries in the interest Of geographical
science that will link his name forever with
the great continent already immo rtalized bv
so many successes, commencing with that Of
Mungo Park.
The secretary of war has sent to the
house dispatch Of Gen. Sheridan. recon-
mending the increase Of the companies of
the second, third, fourth, fifth aud seventh
cavalry to one hundred men, as was done for
the two regiments on the Rio Grande, and
submits an estimate for the men required,
in addition to the 5000 men authorized by
law. The number required to 6l the regi-
mcnts of cavalry on the frontier and in
Texas TO the maximum OF the one hundred
men, will he $500, and the expense 81 $751;
700. Ger. Sherman prefers regular enlist
ments to volunteers.
The public debt statement is as follows:
Bonds at 4 per cent...............S 9S4 900, $50
Bonds at per cent.......,........ I'll ,6S5,SO0
Total coin bonds..............Si, 500, ,GS5, ,iJ0
DEBT BEARING INTEREST IN LAWFUL MONEY.
Lawful money debt 14,0O0,OO
Matured debt.............~....... s,297,7G
DIET BEARING NO INTEREST.
Legal tendcrs........"........-... 369, $50, ,020
Certificates of deposit...... 33,Sl5,000
Fractional currency................ $1,000, $50
Coin ificates.............,.,. 2,093,0O0
Total without interest......$ 464,7l6,9OO
Total debt 2,l7s,7O0,ti1
Total interest. est..................,.... 24,s50,23i
CASH IN THE TREASURY.
Coin. 59S43, 1884
Currency. ............................ 12,590,3i9
Special deposits held for the re-
demption of certificates OF de-
posit, as provided by law...... 32,sl5,OO0
"
Total in Treasury y..............S los, 5,249, ,034
DEBT LESS CASH IN TREASURY.
Debt less cash in Treasury ..... ~, ,09S, ,3M 1881
Decrease OF the debt during the
past month. 1,t3s,O33
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
CURRENCY.

Reform is necessary declares the ST. Ioui. CONVEX
Ton, to establish a sDsnd currency restore public
credit and maintain national honor; and II goes on
10 demand judcious system of preparation by pub
nG economies; by official retrenchments, and by
wise financial laws which will ENABLE ,he rs,io11
soon to assure the whole world Of its perfect ability
au us perfect readiness 10 meet any Of It's promises
a' the call OF its creditors, entitled 10 payment
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
Give WITHIN YOUR INCOME"

would giye the whole Of il for the old homcly
maxim, " live within your income" This rcfern
VIII e resisted NJ every step, hut 1t must he pressed
ncrSisicnily, We see to-day immediate representa-
tVcs Of the people in one branch Of congress- whio
struggling to reduce expenditures compelled in con
'front.' the menace of the senate aud executive ths,
unless the objectionable appropriations be consented
suffer dptriment or cease ~
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
A GOOD SUGGESTION

In my judgment an amendment of the cunstitu-
ton ought TO be raised separating into district hills
ana appropriations for various departments Of the
publc service mud excluding from each bill all ap-
propIiations for other objects aud all independent
legislation In that way alone can every power of
each nf the two houses and o the executive I've pre-
served aud exempted FROM moral durcss, which
often compols assent 10 objectionable appropriations
Rather that stop the wheel. oi the government.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
SPECIE PAYMENT.

The object demanded by the convcntio, 4. -
ar .ar,iqh g OF specie payments of the legal tender
NY. ol tne United States, That would not only no,
I, fuoll, greiit and maintain national honor, hut
ne methods by which this object is To he rnrs@i
au -, means by which II is to he attained are a..
,s.,sua oy Sha, toe convention demanded for The
'"'1'e anu ny ~na' IL denounced in the past. The
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
NECESSARY CURRENCY.

The amount Of necessary currency AT a given time
cannot be determined arbitrarily and II should not
be assumed On conjecture that the amount is sub
lected To both permanent and temporary changes.
An enlargement Of il which seemed to bc durable
happeucd 1T the beginning Of the civil war, by "a
substituted use If currency in the place IF ndNid
ual credits, II varies with certain states Of bust
ness II rnctuatcs with considerable regularity at
dlnrrcut seasons Of the Near-in autumn, for in
stance, when buyers If grain and other agrcal-
turnl products begin their operations they usually
need to borrow carital circulating credits 10y
whlCh 10 make their purchases, and want these
funds in currency capable 81 being distributed in
small sums among numerous sellers. The addi-
unhhl need 81 currency at such times = hye per
cent, Of the whole volume and IL surplus beyond
what l. required for ordinary use does not happen
90 u" ON hand NJ the money Ceutcrs scarcity Of
curirucy ensue- aud also s,ringency ia the loan
81.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12

BONDS ISSUED TO PACIFIC RAILROAD CON-
PANIKs-INTEREsT PAYABLE IN
LAWFUL MONEY.
Bonds issued to Pacific Railroad
Companies, interest payable
in lawful money, principal
outstanding. .........................s 64,6235i2
Interest accrued, not yet paid. 323,1i7
Interest paid by the .. States. 32,0s0,2ls
Interest repaid by the transpor.
tation Of mails, etc.,,,............ e,sos, s,2o4
Balance Of interest paid by the
United States. 25,l7l,O ,Oi3
The comptroller Of the currencv has de-
clared dividend of twenty-five per cent in
favor Of the creditors Of the City National
Bank of Chicago, and twenty-five per cent
in favor of the creditors OF theFirst National
Bank Of Duluth, Mimi, payable 7th instant.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
OFFICIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

resumption of specie payments Of the government
It's legal tender notes would establish specie pay
ment by all the banks on all their notes.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
SURPLUS OF LEGAL-TENDERs.

With respect to whatever surplus Of legal tenders
The wants OF business may fail to keep In use and
which, In order TO the interest will he returned
ior redemption they can either be paid they can
he funded Whether they mature currency or be
absorbed INTO the vast mass Of securities held in
resiments is merely question Of the rate Of inter-
est they draw. Even " they were TO remain In
their present form and the government were to agree
to pay on them rate Of interest making them de
sirable rs investments they would 10 circulate
and take their place with government, state, munc-
inal aud other corporate and private demands Of
which Thousands oi millions exist amongus. In the
perfect ease with which they can he changed from
currency into investments lies the ydanger TO he
guarded against In the adoption Of general measures
intended TO remove clearly asccrtained surplus,
that Is, Withdrawal of any which are not pcrma-
nent excess beyond the wants of business. Even
more miSchievous would hc any measure which af-
tects public Imagination with the lear Of apprc-
hcnded scarcity. In a community whore credit is
30 much used, fluctuations Of values aud vcisitudrs
In business are largely caused by temporary beliefs
of men, oven before those beliefs conform TO
ccTtained realities
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
OSCEOLA ARKANSAS SATURDAY, AUGUST H. 1876

the exigcncics Of civil war and since the peace by
nalhsh aud cnrrupt management Of public Affairs,
which has shamcd Us before civilized mankind, by
unwise and partial legislation, every industry aud
Interest Of the people have been made 20 suffer, and
in the executive department Of the government, dis
rnhlie service Men known 10 he unworthy have
been ~ onoed whilst others have hern degraded for
hdot, T. official duty. Public once has l'cn made
offended To- class Of " ho boas " the friend
rhp of the sworn protectors Of the STATE ainassng
fortunes hy defrauding hc public treasury and by
rorruptng the servants of the people IN such crisis
of the history of the country.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12

one feature of that policy was the resumption
clause Of the act Of 1873, which has embarrassed the
country 10y th" anticipation of a compulsory resump
tion, for which no preparation has been made, and
without any assurance that IT would he practicable.
The repeal of that clause is necessary, that the nat
ural operation Of financial laws may he restored ,
that the business Of the country may be relieved
from its disturbing and depressing influence, aud
that return to specie payments may he facilitated
by the substitution Of wiser and more prudent egis-
laton, and which shall mainly rely on judcious
~ stem Of public economy aud official retrcnohments
and above ALL in the promotion of prosperity in all
the industries of the people.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
REFORM.

rejoice that the convention At st. touis has 80
nnhly raised the standard Of reform. Nothing can
lee we'll with us or with nur Affairs unfil the public
conscience. shocked by the ennfnionH evils and
abuses which prevail, shall have bccu demanded aud
compelled an unsparing reformation of "ur national
administration, in its head aud in its memhcTs In
such q reformation, the removal ut single officer,
even the president. is comparatively triaing mat
tor, il the system which he rerrcsentr, mud which
has foserrd him he has fostercd H. H. suffered TO
remain. The president alone must not be made the
scapeguat for tho enotmties ot the system which in
ects the public service, aud the means oi d.strur
tion of our institutions n some respects, hold
that the present executive has heen he victim raih-
or than the author oi that vicious4 m. congrc--
siunal aud party leaders ha,r cen y ~ Lc than tn.
nrcsidcnt. Noono mnn could have created ~. and
the removal of no enc man can amend II. " Is
thoroughly corrupt and must he swept Irmorselcss.
ly away hN the selection ofa government composed
Of elements entirely new and pledged TO radical re-
form. The first work of reform must evidently ho
the restoration of the norma operation Of the con
stitntion nf the United States with all IT'S amend
ments. The nocesstirs Of war cannot I've pleaded IN
n time Of peace The right Of local self government,
~ guaranteed by the constitution, must Il" every
where restored and the centrazed, almost personal
Imperialism, which has been prnctced, must be
done away, the FIRST principles Of the republic will
he lost.
The Osceola times., 1876-08-12
FINANCES.

Our financial system Of eN pcdients must be reform
ed. Gold and silver the real standards of values,
aud our national currency will not be perfect me-
dium Of exchange until II shall b" conyert BILE at the
pleasure of the holder. As have heretofore said,
no one desires u return 10 specie payment more carn-
estly than do; but do not bsevc that IT will or
can hc reached IN harmony with the interests OF the
people, 10y artificial measures for the contraction of
the currency any more than believe that wealth or
prosperity ran be created 10y an iuhaton Of curren-
eN. The laws Of finance cannot H. disregarded; The
financial policy of the government, it, indeed, IL de-
serves the name Of policy at ALL has been in disrc.
gard Of thuse laws and reform. aud has disturbed
business confidence, rs we'll ms hindcred q return 10
specie payment. .
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-24
Dogs not Allowed In the Cars.


II happened the other day on the Ls-
high Valley Railroad. The train had
just left Easion and the conductor was
making his frst round. whom he observed
q small white dog with q bushy tail and
bright black eyes sitting costly on tho
seat beside young lady 30 handsome
that II made his heart roll over like q
lob-sitled pumpkin. But duty was duty.
and he remarked in his most depreci.
tory manner:
Elm very sorry madame. but it's
against the rules to have dogs in the
passenger cara" = alst
"Oh. my is that so'" and shs turn
sd lovely eyes at him bessechingly.
"what In the world will doi ! can't
throw him away. He's q Christmas
present from aunt" - ~
"By no means. Miss. Wen pat him
In baggage car. and he'll b, just As
happy as robin in SPRING"
"What put my nice white dog In q
nasty. stuffy. dusty baggage car"
"I'm Awfully sorry. Miss. do assure
you, but the rules Of this company are
a. intiexibls a. the laws Of the Msdss
and them other fellows, you know. He
shall have my overcoat to lie on and the
brakeman shall give him grub and water
every time he opens his mouth"
"i just think its awful mean. 30 do;
and know somebody will steal Ii, 40
they viii, :" and she showed half notion
to cry that nearly broke the conductors
heart; but he was firm. and sang out to
the brakeman. who was playing solo
on the stove:
"Hsre. Andy. take this dog over 10
the baggage car. and tell 'rm to take
tbs beet Kind Of care OF him." uE-
The young lady pouted. but the brake
man reached over and picked the canine
up a. tenjsrly a. though u was two
weeks old baby. but as be did so
strange expression came over his face
like a wave OF cramp collie. and he said
hastily to the conductor:
Here, you just hold him minute.
till put this poker away" and be trot-
ted out Of the car door and held on 10
the brake wheel. shaking like . man
with ague.
Tho conductor no sooner had his hand
on the dog than he looked arouudfor a
hole to fall through.
"wh.h.why this Ia worsted dog
"Yes, sir" said the little miss, de-
murely, "didn't you know thati"
"No. I'm most awful sorry TO say
that didn't know that" and he laid
the Christnas dog down in the ovnsr's
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-24
THE EVENING NEWS
our ApvHRTIsINo AoYN1n.

G. W. caAsr.. ..tzs honisomsry sta San i,ntsss
t,ro. r. IourIL Co......fl Park Re~. New res
sotr Asrsrp for the 0olp iiiLL DAIly Nhvs. stv
authoriIrd 10 contract insrftLs sd,etlsfr ss.s
for us at our lowest cash rates IN coin. Ahsri'sIs
are requested to issvs their ordep VIII s''lsfe
tie shove housss.
AGENT AT CARSON.
n. YREp. BROOKS 10 our isrpt si c.rsn
vherv persons wishing 10 sabsefibs fof the uois
Hill DAilY Nkws can leave their orders:
JoB WORK.
Jos wonE executed ct the EEvs once must 10
paid for on delivery. unlesss p<fsons hasina W
wofk done havs stAndirg Sc cunts with the pc
pritter. No dsviation fivm ths rule.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-03-24
TME sair IN riIE DESERT.


THE sHir IN THE DtsERr.
rg IT soAQcn xfIlsR.
A inan In middle Aridzone
Stood by the d-essts edo. aions.
BLOOD tosatp. In psttied mood.
And gsss1 oss - ~ ssusads.
Then TO mn mulss rvmafhsd hs; ''0it,-
'0st .ut of THE burned ssna and grit
This tswny sAnd VI Arssiir'
A black susis's crack vss scftiy heard
To echo rear ssch trcspins ear;
bons osths blown by-snd each ''eass" word
such - Missouri jcys " hear: .....
A nsure iimnsd against the sky-
back Stunned nsnr-. lsak and tall;
A dared Jaeh rabbi. seaddins By
Win care eoehed hixn-and thst vss air
Through ssnd and heat 10 Aridsons
That ,~sv. uiuls team rolled on aiose.
Tse efsssinx wheels did ioudiy srosn.
Tue frvtght made answer with m,an
sueh straa<s. queer fvisht that wagon sose
As s.'sr roi ed sr tsoss sasds s.}ore,
A nssbsst. built BY shillfui rules
To stsn the Uuiorado wtde.
Foe he who sts~ssd tho . hsimless mnies
Hal or been maek-s By its rd tide.
AMI male W stAy his ouwsri courre
by its uids vsass. Ne had swcrs
By strange. iosg oaths % fearful free.
Thai he wsull rsaeh the fArthsr SHORE
Aye. mu.s and ns>h BE- waited o'st .lI
by this sane hags, unvisldly Hat
hui, hisi' the tAle 10 not vi thai ..
sooa DARKNESS came. bel winged and bssvu.
Th~n nrd the frixhisnsd. trvmolins day.
And - the dArAnsss s<ttisd down.
Thss lone. sssrn tsamsser Lost his vayi
Yst stili he urged HE tir d muies On.
whiis glib. pet osihs his lips did psss.
TIL sutdeniy he ehapcsd upon
And DR. 'vs straight In q deep morass'
What hosrid woris this lone man ssid
would ssss this pacs. ifthey vsrs vsit:
Ne VAS br.ct, and Ger HE hesd-
uushi hash' the tale 10 not ofit'
. cole o.
at lsohs 90 hhs . al ~ thsy aid
Tho-s guilsless niners-s a. they stSsd
around the wr~ek. In wondering ". oil.
whsacs he thstnigst despairfns fcdi
A.d one. . child of nAtars stood.
with beard - blown By winds Of seas.
Aud qnesiioasd % In d,ubtiug mod.
with questions crafty - lago;
-ws.s biesn by north and south sea
bresze<t" ............. .-.
What captain sailed DER tlsss strange s,ss' Sc
On erooked lsgs . Tod saood grim
And eroaked an answer Uue IA him;
"Biii h'ss'nss dad. of San Diseo'"
lie hssri u not. hat qusstionsd oni
Game here strvnx ships OF Solomon.
In qu u VI ophir's TRICKY stock.
Or beleher's tempting yeficv roeh"
The answer came, In tones that ehide;
''Bili uixslBgs dsdi Bill hssings diii' IL.
"what fair bcnausAs niled this sair
Dit II blow hsre In rorty.nins,l
Did lows of Msx can prevail.
UT Jalis seem the fAircr minef
What sAiior cold thee eesa did skim,
And what strange sssnsn answ-rct him
when he did hal . pas isg sAiff
Tnen that horasd tssd In freaHy rose
And shrieAed bslov his VIZ nose.
"Bih Hisgins' Bih Hig,ias' hig-i" lie
ehoasd.
Ysll over 90 his sids-snd eroshed,