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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

SoME time ago q Brooklyn green
back man wrote to the Indianapolis
Sun asking for information in regard to
ihe amount Of gold in existence. The
stn has not answered, and ~ many Of our
readers are no doubt interested on this
subject we will present few facts bearing
thereon.
There is not the slightest scrap of in
formation in regard to the amount Of gold
possessed by the ancients, neither is
there any information as to how much OF
the gold possessed by the ancients has
been preserved to our time. Baron Hum
boldt, once wrote book entitled " New
SPAIN" in which he tried 10 demonstrate
now much gold was produced by the Span
iards after the discovery of America, but
finally gave up the task. and admitted
that all statistics in regard to gold was
nothing more nor less than digni6ed guess
work In 1854 an English writer publish
cd an exhaustive review of Humboldt's
work in the London Journal Of Statistics,
IN which he demonstrates that Humboldt's
figures must be very far from the truth,
yet he candidly admits that no reliable
figures in regard to the amount Of gold can
possibly be ascertained. Since the discov-
cry Of gold in California we have had the
exact figures of all gold which has found
its way to the mints Beyond that we
have no reliable data Senator Jones, the
Chicago Times and others have published
statements giving the exact amount Of
gold. Such people only expose their ig
norance when they publish such figures.
The exact amount Of available gold is one
of those things which never was known,
and which, from the nature of the case,
never can be known, hence estimates must
differ widely because Of the different degree
to which each estimate is believed. Gold
is the best article known to mankind to
gamble in. This is the reason why certain
men want gold payments. 1t is the only
sensible reason that can be given in favor
of gold. If people can only be induced to
sell gold Shorthand this is the effect Of
promising to pay gold, then gold can be
cornered almost any day. and the unsus-
pecting public robbed whenever the gold
operators put on the screws. The princi-
pie is exactly the same as with wheat.
There are q great many estimates of the
crop, but the only real estimate is when
the crop has been marketed, and passed
through the elevators Yet operators know
about how much they must control to cor
ner the market. Allow men to fulfill
their contracts for No. 2 wheat with No.
at an avowed difference in price, and the
amount becomes 50 great that the corner
breaks at once. So it is with gold and sill
yer. When gold is cornered, If people can
pay silver, the corner breaks at once, unless
the combination is strong enough to con-
troll both gold and silver. Greenbacks
were never cornered until the gold ring
had lobbied bill through Congress fixing
their volume. Corners can be controlled
by legislation, whenever Legislators under
stand them, but not before
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20
THE CHINESE PROBLEM.

The able, truthful and interesting lee
ture of the Hon. Phillip A. Roach, Of San
Francisco, recently delivered before the cit
liens OF Chicago which we publish in full
should demand the serious attention of
every patriotic citizen. Coming, as he
does, directly from q city-whlch has prac-
tically experienced the blighting influence
Of Chinese cheap labor, where the i'm
Portation Of the NJ ongolian hordes, has
brought disease, social, moral and physical
degradation in Its train, and threatens
eventually to drive every white mechanic
from the State, his statements are certain
ly worthy of more than a passing notice.
1t is true that 50 far-the Pacific slope has
borne the brunt Of the curse, but it re-
quires no prophet to foresee, that the in
dications are, now that Australia and
British Columbia have prohibited the
trafhc-Chicago will shortly become the
objective point Of future operations. Not
only do we find our own steamers subsidis-
ed by government, bringing them by the
thousand to our shores, but competing
lines, sailing under the British fag-mak-
ing fortune for their owners under the
operation of the same nefai ious system.
Under these circumstances it is passing
strange to note that the apparent apathy
which now prevails on this important sub
ject. When the horse In stolen, it ia too
late to lock the stable door. When the
Chinese have driven our own kith and kin
from every mechanical occupation, it will
be too late to make the discovery-that
the Burlingame treaty should have been
modified or repealed. A word TO the wise
is sufficient.
We bid the Senator God speed in his
mission, and are pleased to learn that 80
far he II entirely satisfied with the progress
made-and that there il O DISPOSE
ton on the part Of cur law makers to act
ON his suggestions.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20
THE INDEPENDENT CONVENTION

On the first page of the ADVOCATE will be
found a detailed account of the proceedings
Of the National Independent Convention,
which recently met in indianapolis and placed
nomination the Hon. Peter Cooper, of
New York, and Hon. Newton Booth, of Cali
fornia, for President and Vice President Of
the United States. The delegates there as
sembled were honest, earnest, intelligent
and patriotic citizens who were opposed to
any trading, bargaining or selling out either
TO one party or the other, who are content to
submit their platform and action to the
endorsement Of the American people.
The declaration Of principles has the ring
OF the true metal, and is an old familiar
book to labor reformers 1t is an able, con-
sclse and comprehensive statement Of our
principles, and pledges the party to adopt
the reforms we demand. Every citizen who
behaves the best interests of the country re-
quire that the yoke Of dependence upon the
money class must be thrown of-will give it
their hearty and unqualified support.
The nominees require no eulogy at our
hands A lore noble man than Peter Coo
per-the world renowned philanthropist-
the lifelong friend of the workingman, can
not be fcund on the American continent. -
He is u full accord with the principles en-
braced in the platform-and his name will
prove tower of sti enght. Senator Booth. is
also well known as q reformer, and has
r. Il. e.. A. q
con vertible bond and greenbaek system and
finance Although hailing from hard mo-
ney State, he has fought monopolies so long
and so earnestly that he can be depended on.
bearers have been secured, nothing is re-
ouired but the united effort of the farmers
aud mechanics to secure success. They
have the numbers, let them act together, and
thew will rely win the victory. The money
power is urit against them. but this fact
should only prove an incentive to redoubled
effort The stake lie great one; it can be
won by work--it ia sure to be lost by apathy.
ne result is in the hands Of the producers
sf with. Every farmers club or labor A.
soqetlA should become . greenback club
ahouid awe to elevate the masses until
tseS undsrAsnd what their interests really
are There $50 time to be lost. Work
work. works We order Of the day, g.
oolnpsnied by success, or else apathy and
AFFECT submission TO oppression ten times ~
severe I" any before placed upon thkir
shoulders.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20


To he Editor q the WorkiAgmAns Advocate.
The people all over the vest, especially
the farmer are eiAmorlrg for free trade.
They know not what they ark Free trade
means that we shall become n nation of pro.
dueers Of raw material. and . consumer OF
fabrics and implements manufactured abroad.
The plea that foreign competition Would re.
duce the prlce d ARTICLES manufactured here.
IN n delnslon
IL wOuld entirely prohibit these manu-
factures here. and we should be completely at
the mercy OF Foreigners. not only for the
price Of that winch we consume, but that
which we PrOsiuce Also. for be Il remembered
that. the amount Of our products would be
% augmented. 4 al our lAbOring population
became producers Of raw material, that We
could not find q market for them at renum-
erAtive Pricea- The system that has made
rs manufacturing nation. though unjust to
the laborer and favorable to the capitalists is
the only one BY which our own diversified
industries could have been fostered. II i
true the masses have suffered and are suffer-
ing now, and even that IA necessary 70 spur
them ON 70 demand from their masters the
right to hive BY their own industry. Il will
teach them 10 look about and enquire BY
what right tine elements Of nature are
mOnOPolised BY few; by what right con-
grss has gwen. % o privileged few, the
free use Of the National currency and denied
It 70 the industries masses We do not
need to repeal cur protective laws. Give
10 the working glasses who more deserve it
the free nae Of the national currency, and
tariff Laws viii repeal thsmssives
c. y. SMTrE.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

THE Indianapolis rolling mill is running
steady, with good prospects for the future.
This mill is one of the best in the country.
The relationship existing between the
company and the employees is Of the most
harmonious character. The superintend-
ent commands the respect Of every man
IN the mill, and the wages paid are equal
to the best in the country. Altogether,
It Is a model institution.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

stead Of merely advertising certain prod
ucts which they hope to sell in this market,
have e, in their comparatively paltry shows,
thrown down q guage Of general competi-
tion-will depart a. he come, full Of the
fourth Of July sentiment that we are the
greatest nation In all creation. G.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

NEXT week We shall publish likeness
and biographical sketch Of the Hon. Pc
ter Cooper-the standard bearer Of the
independent Party.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

Tar next issue will begin the 10th Vol
umr Of the ADVOCATE. We expect in a
trN days to double its present size, as well
a reduce the price Of subscription.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20
TEXT FOR THE PEOPLE.
Greenback Currency.

81 now undertake to affirm, and without
the least fear that can be answered, that a
aper issued by Government, with the simple
promise 70 receive it for al its dues, would,
u the extent it would circulate, form per-
feet paper circulation, which could not be
abused by the Government; that it would be
as uniform in value as the metals themselves;
and | shall be able To prove that 1t is within
the constitution and powers OF Congress to
use paper IN the management OF its finances,
according to the most rigid rule of constituting
the constitution JOIN o. CALHOUN.
Bank paper must be suppressed, and the
circulation restored to whom it properly be
longs let banks continue if they please,
but let them discount for cash alone, OF for
treasury notes '-THoMAs JEFFERSON
The Five Twenty Bonds
When the bill was on its passage, the
question was expressly asked Of the Chairman
81 the Committee Of Ways and Means, and
a. expressly answered by him, that only the
interest was pay able in coin. '-THADDEUs
STEVENS
''lf the bond holder refuses to take the
same KIND y money with which he bought the
bonds, ne Is an eXtortIoner and a / pudla-
tor. '- JOHN SHERMAN
I'VE should do foul injustice TO the Gov
rrnment and TO the people OF the United
states, after We have sold these bonds on an
average for not more than sixty cents on the
dollar, nov to propose to make new con
tract for the benefit Of the holders OLIVER
E. MoRToN.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20
INDEPENDENT TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
LEWIS STEWARD,
Kendall County.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
JAMES H PICKRELL,
Macon County.
SECRETARY OF STATE,
NJ. NJ. HOOTON,
Clinton County
AUDITOR or STATE,
JOHN HISE,
Cook County.
TREASURER,
H. T. ASPERN,
Champaign County.
ATTORNEY GENERAL,
W. S. COY,
Mclean County.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

TIE Columbus rolling mill IL running
steady, with fair prospects Of continuing
to do 90 for the remainder Of 1875.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20
The Five-TwentY Bonds

CHICAGO. DETROIT AND CINCINNATI
SATURDAY, MAY p, 1876
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20
s.

FOR PRESIDENT,
PETER COOPER,
OF New York.
FOR NICE-PRESIDENT,
NEWTON BOOTH,
of California
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-05-20

We do not hold ourselves responsible fol
expressed by our Correspondents.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10

The P,Odvunc, in this morning s issue
suggests TO "Antoine" the signing OF the
bill to abolish the Superior District
Court. That advice was, to say the
least. rash. How could "Antoine" be
expected TO act for himself? This whilom
slave, this former barber. this dressed
up improvement on Darwin's original
man. who by some fatal hocus -pocus
finds himself acting Governor OF such a
State an Louisiana. is now more Of a
slave than ever were any of his
race. He dare not obey the
mandates Of the people against
the orders Of his master Kellogg.
lie Is afraid of the whipping Kellogg
would in6ict II his niger took advan-
tags Of q business trip to do away with
his most useful court oh mol no fear
Of that! He would have liked TO have
favored Morris Chester, his bosom friend,
but Kellogg, who evidently anticipated
the demise of the lato lamented (?)
Hawkins. had instructed him to appoint
Barney Lynch, and Barney Lynch has
boon appointed.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10
HARMONY AND DISCORD.
The Bulletin and Republican Attempt u
IpHet, But Fail.

Editor Democrat The Republican and
Bulletin, last week, howled in singular
unison over the Democratic Outrage
at Coushatta. The Bulletin this morn.
ing commits the cacophonious crime OF
changing its tune without notice. and
adds discordance to the iangle of the
Republican by polling the murderous
Bean" down its throat
On the 9TH inst the BuVeijn goes to
hell in this wise:
3" 1t could seem no more horrible if an
incarnate messenger from the Internal
realm had emerged from the ground in
sulphurous flames to do this foulest Of
murders. The perpetrator was
evidently familiar with the locality. and
was cognizant of the habits and haunts
OF his victims. And from this we infer
that he was acquainted with the history
of the tragedy enacted in the vicinity Of
Coushatta a few years ago"
To say nothing Of the startling an
nouncement Of the great familiarity Of
the arch tiend with the habits and
haunts and the slaughtered victims,
Twitchell and King. the Bulletin de
votes Coushatta itself to the special
acguaintanceship Of the Satanic dweller
in lever burning sulphur unconslmed I"
uC It Pttott'hH. huhihE up "plSt tlcll
than its own true inwardness, evolves
therefrom the demon of conscience,
and to it's distorted vision appears the
avengiug DEMOCRAT, bedecked in "gory
shirt and hands dripping with the
blood of two Republican martyrs.
Official organ" twirl thy crank the
other way: change thy tune. Twitchell
and King Stayed by a guandam pal
Dog eat dog. And the sun does rise and
set just as yesterday.
Toa ''timid Judiciary the RepubH-
can attributes this last Democratic out
raye"
In 1874, when Bean, the then accom-
plice and present assassin of Twitchell.
should have been safely lodged in a
felon's cell for stealing the election re-
turns of DeSoto parish. corrupt ju-
dietary left him ''at large to his own
dark designs To day, by evident
providential provision, Twitchell, the
prime mover OF that unmitigated ras-
~. .'ity, is removed from his sphere of
I hievs."v, and all because of Corrupt
indiriarr Such are the wise and in
scruIable VA VS. of Divine Providence
RETRIBUTIoN.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10
LOUISIANA AT THE CENTENNIAL

Let VI not forget that this is the day
cn which the great Centennial show
II opened at Philadelphia the great
city OF Bfcthorlp Lorei And. above all
let us not forget that amid the grand
galaxy of free and independent States
of this glc-horious Union. Louisiana
shines bright particular star through
snd IN the august persons Of Gore,noy
~ Kellogg and his staff conspicuous
among whom is Souer, the velocipede
rider and the Senator from Avovelles.
who cannot live in the parish he repre-
scnts in the Legislature.
Louisiana represented at the Centen-
NAL show, given in honor Of American
independence and glory, and yet not a
single lfouisianian representing her
not even gentcel and respectable
eolored mau, TO the manor bornl And
yet the representation is according to
the fitness OF things Louisiana il not
Tree, indcpendcnt and sovereign State
Of this So called Union; she is a satrapy
ruled over ty proconsul appointed
tdiCtatodl from the military power at
Washington. and she is, as such. well
represented by the low, venal myrmi-
dcns who will to-day strut their brief
hour in the mocking pageant.
M good old Louisiana the free State
Of Louis >na- tho Louisiana of whom
every hencs,. patriot Of America is
proud-ig not in Philadelphia to-day
not in heart, soul or body. Therefore
no gentleman. no houcs,. ia'Vhiui yeo-
even the good ana true freed
man lis there to itnpersonate her. Lou
isiana IL conquered province. overrne'
ruled and robbed by the veriest scurf
that war ever breeds, and this scurf des-
ecrates her name in the eyes OF the
civilized world to-day.
But the grand old State will prove a
phUniS yet Fortunately for civiliza-
ton the worms who crawl over her
Irostrate form to-day must die and rot,
and another hundred years can scarcely
hope to produce such another set to
,sr her fair proportions.
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10
G. T.. Girardes
CALENDAR OF AUCTION SALES
ESTATE, STOCKS, ETC.

CALENDAR OF AUCTION SALES -
ESTATE. STOCKS. ETC
To take place at the st. Charles Auction
Exchange:
saturday, Way I3-Successthn OF Thos. Med.
Two oH,,pe"i large ots on St Mary. 'betweep Rous-
In ,bs Ts"" matter sRs Esggsas o gssf ss ssrfss Kraft ct
Two frame cottages on Seventh. between
Tshonptoulas and Fulton streNets-
Fourth and Rousseau streets.
Two frame cottages on Chippewa. between
Seventh and Eighth streets;
That elegant brick mansion ia Esplans ade.
between Dsuphine and Bergundy stree PTS
That ya9abs S store and nda dTs9s ErsnnS
The two-story brick building. forming the
northeast corner Of Chartres and Jefrer
son streets
The story brick store and dwelling, with
four valuable lots. forming the southwest
corner OF Tchoupitoulas and Calliope
streets.
The double one story frame cottage Oh two
lots No. 9e5 Baronne. between Thala
and Erato streets
That charming suburban residence proper
", formerly belonging to the late benator
-, Whitney, on Canal avenue; In Garroi,ton.
That valuable business stand and dwelling.
forming the northeast corner OF Prytana
and Berlin streets.
The, handsome, and substantial two-story
between Hospital and Barracks streets
The newly built frame cottage on Constant
nople between Camp and Magazine
The three story brick dwelling. No. 4o1 Old
I.evee. between EIysian Fields and
The double tenement frame cottage on Della
chaise between st, Charles and Prytania
Tuesday. May s-succesyion Of Daniel
McKendrick-
Stock in trade gas fixtures. tools, plumb
ing materials and furniture contained in
three-story brick store No. 1853 Camp st.
Thursday, May lS-For account of absent
owners, on hve years' credit
The handsome frame cottage. with three
lots, on Josephine. between ST. Charles
and Prytania streets.
Two newly built two-story frame dwellings.
with extra lots each on Canal, between
Galvez and Miro streets.
The neat and comfortable cottage dwelling.
with garden. northeast corner of Louisi-
ana avenue and Coliseum street
The elegant brick mansion. three-story, No.
A st; Peter street. nearly opposite Jack
The substantial two-story brick dwelling
with large garden. No. A Constance, be
tween Thalia and Erato streets
west corner CT Annunciation and Cal
lope streets.
The four-story brick store forming the
northwest corner of Cont and Burgundy
streets.
The three-story brick dwelling forming the
northwest corner of ST. Louis and Bur
And the well known Charles Caffin prop
erty. in the Third District near the Cres-
cent City Stock Landing and Slaughter
house Company. divided into lots and
squares, to be sold subdvdsd to suit
purchasers high ground and splenddy
adapted for residences, gardening and
dairy purposes, and situated along the
lines of Flood. Dauphine and st. Claude
streets,
Three fine lots on Tehopitouaa street. be
tween Washington and Sixth streets.
All on long credit and easy terms.
For terms and further particulars sec official
and descriptive advertisements and plans at
office of 9. +. GIRARDEY No. 81 Camp street.
mh26
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10
The History Of n Plaster.

The top Of this column will be occupied n por-
ton Of each week. for some time, in giving his
tory and description pf the new and remarkable
article known BcnSons Cnpcine Porous
Plaster-the various improvements, whereby it
is superior to ordinary porous plasters and
linimens the nature of Capcine and iis mar
yelous effect on the system when combined with
soft rubber. will be described in u series of short
articles, and ask the public who value their
health. to give them attention. as it is q preven-
tive Of as well rs a cure for, the various diseases
for which porous plaster has been used. Price,
25 cents. l. l.. Lyon and Frederickson Il Harto,
wholesale agena. III mh2a tyd&W
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10

The following Watches are all Leysr move.
ments. Jeweed, same s. 10 as SIS Watch and
sold with guarantee for two years:
Solid Silver Watch. same as the cut ......... SIS
Solid Silver Stem Wnder er............. 25
stem Wnder. oz. Silver case. e................ 30
same but open face. fiat glass. ................ 30
Solid 14 karat Gold Watch. Oh. case. ........ s5
solid ls karat Gold Watch Q on. case. ....... 75
Solid "A karat Gold Stem Wnder, az oz case 30
solid IL karat Gold Stem Winder. az or. case 100
The following Watches are two sizes smaller
than the sl5 Watches. and finer quality:
In Silver, hunting or open face case. ....... 500
Solid a karat Gold case. Observation-Disclosures. 60
Solid IL karat Gold case. Observation-Disclosures. 10
Ladies' Watches. Solid Gold cases .......... a.
Stem Winders. Solid Gold cases ....... G5
Ladies' stem Winders. elegantly engraved
ana enameled. d....................fro from ST5 to t25
Gentlemen's Gold Chains In great variety.
Prices vary from SIS to sT5.
large assortment Of Ladies' Gold Chains.
from SIS to 300.
Silver Chain. suitable for the SIS Watch from
% to Sc.
Any. Watch sent by mail In registered pack
age. ut my risk. on receipt of price, with so cents
for postage; or by Express c. 0. D. with privi-
logo OF opening the package and examining the
Watch before paying for 1t. Address az above.
A Key that winds any watch sent by mail for
htty cents and stamp. ap2 sm 2dp
The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-10

Several days since we received let
tar from Ccushatta. informing us that ii
was generally believed that the man
who killed King and wounded Twitchell
was Radical politician. who had per
sonal grudge against the two men he
shot. The letter, however, requested
as not 60 mention the suspicion until 1t
could hc substantiated. The morn
ing parers print information.
since received to the effect
that the assassin was Radical named
Bean, the came seoundrel whom kel-
logg made Supervisor Of Registration Of
ncSpto, and who stole the returns of
that rarish and deposited them with
Lou Dudley. o notorious courtesan Of
this CITY An this story is true. and we
have no doubt il is, all our interest in
the Cuushatta tragedy terminates.
Twitoheil, King and Bean are KINDRED
souls, tnd the killing Of any or
all OF ihem by each other would
affect vs. with about the same feel
ings ~ would the determination
Of a nest Of rattlesnakes. If Bean
killed King. and Twitchell dies from
his wounds. Rean. we think, has done
something 10 atone TO humanity for his
own shameful existence We are graft
fled that The blood OF these wretches is
NOT upon The hands Of any of the people
Of Louisiana.