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The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11
CREENBACK NOTES.

RRApFoRp.-I think we ought to be noticed
in the Chronicle. Last year there was one
vote for Cooper and Cary This year we
cast 90 votes for Munson- we can doupie IL
next year.
-Chase,s Chronicle (Malne.l
The Maine election was good news 10 Ureeh-
bscLe-s several Greenback men were
elected to the legislature, and great increase
in the vote all over the State is Shown And
all this where there have been only one
Greenback newspaper Exchange
Greenback papers are multiplying daliy
Since the strike. Greenback and Working
mems papers have started in Philadelphia,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

The following officers Of the Excelsior Hook
and Ladder Company have been elected for
the ensuing year Foreman, D. N. Graves:
lst Assistant, VIM. Straub; I'd Assistant,
VIM. Morse; Secretary, VIM. Milligan;
Treasurer c. w Andrews
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11
6SCAtc1TRAT10NS.
IGNATIUS DONNELLY. Editor.
THURSDAY OCTOBER II, 1877.

An irreverent friend writes us that
he saw mule at the st. Louis Fair,
and that sit was remarkable animal
all legs and ears,--like Hy Brown. >
But we refuse to publish any such
SANDERS against one of the clearest-
headed and longest-legged men in the
State.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

We know an Auburn laborer, not the
Journals man of straw, but a man who had
been out of work for long time. When he
got work he was sued and his employer trus-
teed for his poll tax before he had received
any wages .-Chase's Chronicle (Maine.)
But then he was workingman.
What rights has workingman save
to be taxed
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

The Mexican Congress has authorized
the executive to expend $500 900 in estab-
fishing mandatory of breech-loading
arms The government has also contracted
for s2oO 900 worth of Remington guns.
Americans will be admitted to the
French exposition, as exhibitors, on the
introduction of our Minister, so that legis-
lation on the subject by Congress is un-
necessary.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

The Independent Greenback town commit
tee for Morristown is as follows: Hon Joseph
Goar Chrm., John Hile, John Molin, Geo.
Walrath and Hiram Reed. For Earibault:
NJ N Pond Esq. Chrm., John Mccall
Harvey Green, John Hannah and MILFORD
Ide
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

COMPARE THESE PRICES
with those you are now paying, and see
where your interest lie. Save your money
when YOU can See your District Clerks and
ask if they have ordered the new State books
and urge their prompt action so that you can
get them in time for the winter schools.
Keep an eye OH the operations of those who
are fighting against the law and protect your
selves. Be sure that your Senators and
Representatives to be elected this fall are III
favor of carrying out the law. am ready te
fiji orders as soon as the State requisltlon i
received.
ID. ID. MERRILL.
State Text book Contractor
St Paul, Minnesota.
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FARtBAUtT DEpART'T+
FRANK A. DAVIS. Editor.
(AT LOWELL'S OFFICE.

''The darlington House, has changed
landlords. Mr. D. P Smith retires Ito run
as candidate for County Treasurer on the
Republican ticket.) Heis succeeded by Mr.
C. de Rruayn KODs
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

We want the Independent county
tickets from every part of the state as
soon as nominated. Will our friends
kindly see to this at once.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11

The political atmosphere in this county
begins to warm up considerable. With
three tickets in the field it will soon become
''red hot The Greenbackers can be put
down to furnish their FULL share of fuel, and
flames
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-10-11
POINT DOUGLAS, Washington Co.,
Mimi. Oct. Sth, 1877.

POINT DOUGLAS, Washington Co.,
Mimi. Oct. Sth, 1877.
Z. Ayres, Cottage Grove:
DEAR SIR:-Yours of the 9th inst,
in relation to my views concerning
the old railroad bonds-is at hand and
duly considered-and beg leave to
reply as follows: That | was a resi-
dent of Minnesota at the time of the
action for the Loan Amendment in
1S5s-and then opposed that measure.
That have strictly and steadfastly
opposed every measure hitherto pre-
sented for the adjustment of said
bonds-including the last proposition
/ in June last. That | have always
| considered the bonds, in the language
of Ex-Gov Ramsey in his message to
the legislature in 1860, s'of a doubtful
and untenable character That in
case of election to the House of Rep
resentatives of this State, | should
have no proposition to make in rela-
| ton thereto. nor would / entertain a
proposition that provided for anything
but settlement on the basis Of the
cost of the bonds to the holders, after
deducting all due to the laborers who
constructed the roads and the farmers
and merchants who furnished the sup
plies-and in no event would ignore
the solemn constitutional provision,
for ratification of any proposed set
Element by majority of the votes at
a general election. As to the 5OO,OOO
acres of land, they are the heritage OF
the people. particularly of the poor
frontier farmers and should never De
diverted from the purpose OF internal
improvements for any unjust or DOUBT
full claims-which if due at all, are
claim on all the property of the State.
personal as well as real.
Respectfully yours,
T. z. JAMES.
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The Anti-Monop0liSt.

Louisville, Pittsburgh, New York, Elmira, St.
Louis, Milwaukee, Red Oak, III, Genesee.
H. and many other places. The Courier, Of
Benton, ILL.,, and the Somonauk, H., Reveille,
have come out for the Greenback cause.
Maine cast 663 votes for Peter Cooper at the
Presidential election last fall. At the State
election last week the Greenback candidate for
Governor received $500 votes
kentucky cast 1000 votes for Peter Cooper,
and q $40 for the Greenback candidate Tor
Governor at the election, August 9Th, last.
Bring on your obituary notices Of the Rag
Baby Exchange.
Ex-Vice President Colfax, of the Wisconsin
State Fair, a few days since, made the address,
and as a cure for hard times advocated the
RECOMMENDATION OF silver and repeal of the
resumption act. When at a State Fair, COM
posed of all parties, the cratOr-so distinguish
ed a statesman as Ex.Vice Pres. ColfaX-ad-
vocates the Greenback doctrine, does it look
as though ''the once powerful Green back
PBrty in the west had dwindled to mere
| ?"-Austin Republican.
| The old parties are both proclaiming their
| tealty III the cause of labor; but we have the
| right to regard the claim of friendship as
doubtful Long long years our cause has
| been desperate one; and all the time neither
of the old parties made an effort to relieve US
of our burdens, but the moment we made a
| move TO nelp ourselves, That moment THESE
parties become loud in their professions OF
friendship. All this is done with a deliberate
intention of evil, they fear the results on their
organization, they fear the workingmen' s
movement will kill their Diana; hence they
are trying to prevent us from completing our
organization by their pretended friendship for
our cause. Away with such Cant! We demand
honest sincerity The Emancipator.
| The Greenback vote has PANIED out re-
markedly in this State Instead of mere
scattering vote of few hundred, it counts up
to over 5000, and in several towns it reached
a plurality Those who predict that the
movement has reached its elimination in this
State will find themselves mistaken. 1t is
gaining strength in every State. 1t has al
ready had the effect to divide the hard money
advocates, and there is now q substantial
union between those who favor silver remon
citation and those who are for retaining the
greenback currency The drift of opinion is
now entirely in favor of the mixed standard
of currency and against further contraction
1t is not theory but experience WI ich is mark
ing out the right course to pursue. We look
to see the Senate in Congress at the next SEES
sion pass the two bills which have already
been passed by the House-one repeating tn
resum ption clause and the other remonetizin
silver With the success of these two meas
} ures we shall begin to see revival of bust
ness that shall be permanent.-Belfast Ag
/ Maine.
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bulletin
FRANKS { OAK HALL
Clothing House,
33 Jackson Street,
Opposite Merchants Hotel.)
ST PAUL,

All Wool Blue Flannel SHIFTS Lined $500
Gray and Dark Chevoit Suits $50
WOrsted Suits From 100 to 90 90
Heavy Cottonade Suits Lined 375
Cottonade Pants 10
White Shirts 10
Finest Imported Cashmere Suits 1000
All Wool Cashmere Pants 800
Linen Coats White or Colored 80
Alapaca Coats From 100 to 400
Heavy Cotton Socks 8 pair for %
Lighter Cotton Socks pair for 20
Boys Linen Suits 1875
The largest and most complete
Stock in the State you will find
there, and at prices to suit the
present dull times
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COTTAGE GROVE, October 6, 1877


Mr.. I. p. James ESD, Point Douglas:
DEAR SIR:-As you were nominated
this day on the part of the Indepen-
dent Greenback men Of the 1st Repre-
sentative District Of the county of
Washington, as their candidate for
the legislature, and as the people of
this State, and especially Of this dis
trict, are now, and ever have been,
from the inception of the Five Mil
lion Loan Amendment. to the present
time, decidedly and emphatically. op-
posed to any settlement of the old
rail road bonds, on any proposition
ever submitted to them, and
WHEREAS, our last representative
utterly violated the wishes of his con-
stituents in relation thereto, and
WHEREAS, Gov. Davis and many of
his political associates favor taxation
without the sanction Of the people.
Therefore. you are respectfully re-
quested to state your views on this,
the most important question that has
occupied the attention of the people
of this State, for the last ten years.
and in case you are elected to the
highly responsible position, Repre-
resentative, how you will act in rela
ton to the said rail road bonds in the
legislature.
Hoping your answer will be asfranl
as these questions are pertinent, and
that you will do SO at your earliest
convenience. / have the honor to bt
most respectfully one Of your fellow
citizens. EBENEZER AYRES.
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county in the State are for the
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04
Pullman Palace Drawing Room Cars

are run on all through trains of this road
II,- Is the only line running these cars between
Chicago and II. Paul and Minneapolis, Chicago
aal milwaukee, Chicago and Wimona or Chicago
ana Green Bay.
flU,crOunectious are made at Chicago with the
Lake shore x Michigan Southern, Michigan Cen
ib. B4Iumo,e Ohio, Pittsburg, Fl wayne d
chicago, kankn1cc Line and can handle Routes,
lorall points East and South East and with the
Chicago and Alton and Illinois Central for all
point, South.
Close connections arr also made with the Union
i"ciic H. K. at Omaha for all far West points.
tIo'e robAiecttoHS ns1de at 5tActiOn points ,CiHt
ruins " all cross pSiHtS
Tickets over this route are sold by all Coupon
-lrAet Agents IN the United states and Canadas
Ermcubcr You ask for your tickets via the Chi
caso% Northwestern X. Il aud take none other
Ne" ORR office, Az Broadway; Boston Office
>'alr street Omaha office, "a Farnham street
NaA lra'rjsco office, l2l Montgomery Street Chi
C--" ticket Offices G. Clark street, under Sherman
House - Canal, corner Madison Street; Kinzir
greet Depot, corner ", kiulic and Cana! Streets ;
vols street Depot, corner Wells ana Kinzie SIS.
t', rates or Information not aJtainablc from
soar home ticket agcnts, apply 10
W. H. -rENNErr MARVIN HrGUrT.
ten Pass. Agt Chicago GEN Naug'r Chicago.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04
G. 81 NV
Ii N ES-

the CulcAGo& NoRrH-wEsTEsN RAILWAY
Embraces under one management the Great
guu. Railway Lines of the WEST and NORTH
WEST. and, with il numerous branches and con
rtrtiaus forms the shortest and quickest route
brtw4n Chicago and all points in Illinois, Wis
taa,5 Nnrrheru Michigan, Minnesota Iowa Ne
Lrtska California and the Western territories Ii
0asstho aud Califoyaia Line
!. the shortest and best route between Chicago
and al points in Northern Illinois. Iowa Dakota,
Nebraska, wyoming, Colorado Utah, Nevada,
california, Oregon, ..hina, Japan & Australia It's
Cdjcago, 81. Pttl and Mnaeapo1js Line
+ the short lire between Chicago and all points
Ia Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, and for
Madison, It. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, and nm
points in the Great Northwest. Its
la Crosse, lTinoaa amt 50. Peter Line
the best route between Chicago and La Crosse,
Niuuna, Rochester, OWatonna, Maskato. st. Peter,
New ',m and all points IN southern and Central
Minnesota Its.
Green By and Marquette Line
I,tAe only line between Chicago and GAINESVILLE,
Natarown, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton,
Green Bay, Escanaba, @eyaunee, AIarquetts,
Gagghtou, Hancock and the Lake superior
vouutly- IT'S
Freegott and DHbuque Line
q the only route between Chicago and Elgir,
&ocAford, Freeport and all points via Freeport
It's chic6g0 amt .Ril,o0uL,ee line
is The old Lake Shore Route, and is the only one
passing between Chicago and Evanston Lake
Forest, Highland Park, WaUkegau, Racine, ke-
au>ha and Milwaukee,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04
Dr.Janles
Lock Hospital
CORNER
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CHICAGO,

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04

TEE present administration &C.
cording to the indianapolis Journal
Is likely to witness the Inauguration
of social reform at Washington,
which will ne followed by healthy
spsults. Most of President Hayes
Cabinet are gentlemen of but moder-
ate means, and none of them will set
an example of eXtravagant living.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04

Pi0fteciiic DirjsjOJt.
VI Ill
TPtfyS slOyyly WFgp


haYcPlAtGWliGl,Zjp m Leave Calainine 6 3, n m
IslWDnt.-1 - .. n 4" Belmont 7.iO n N,
cCtlami1el.3j 2 n Arriveliattcvilics.l0p, IN
rs-Passengcrs leaving Mineral Point AZ a ~,
can reach Madison at I. p. m. The sA,ps ,IAv L~
way OF FrcepJE. and Caledonia.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04
LIGHTEST DRAFT MACHINE MADE.

~ IL AINo1 )AAII MAOIliNE M IA l)I.
{ he most durable mahng Steel
he only Machine having Spring Steel Cutting Bar
The only Machine that Requires but Two Light Horses to
do any kind of Work
The only Machine that cuts Flax as Easily as any Kind of
Grain.
The only machine with which the Farmer Save his
Entire Crop, No Matter how Badly Down or Tangled
DON'T FORGET
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the
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04

THE hanging statician of the Gin
ripnatti Comn1ercial calculates tina
there have been forty-eight execu-
lions for murder in the United States
since the lst Of January, and that
nearly al Of these criminals express
81 the belief on the gaIlows that they
were prepared TO die, and expected
10 70 straight to Paradise
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-07-04
TEXAS letter writer declares

TEXAS letter writer declares
that if something is not done by the
',orernment to protect the interests
r citizens along the Rio Grende
tbere will be a rebellion in the State
and declaration of independence.
The Texans appear to forget that
+5ay owe their existence as q State
+, jruited States money and United
states blood. But anything for an
excuse to secede.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12
The Presidents Policy.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Times Says
The republican Senators held caucus Satur-
day, about which unusual secrecy is observed.
1t is known that it was mainly dovoted to- tho
consideration Of the civil service policy of the
by the republicans with reference to the conGr-
nation Of Executive appointments. There was
very full and free expression of opinion. All
those presents gave expression to their views,
which enables the details Of the caucus to be
mora securely guarded. Senator Conking
took prominent part in the discussion, and is
understood to have advocated the rejection Of
all nominations made to succeed officers whose
terms have not expired, snd against whom no
charges are made Several Senators, including
Messrs. Hosr, Dawes and Christiancy, opposed
Mr.. Conkhng' views, and advocated tho con-
tirmstion Of all proper nominations according
to the usual custom. There was considerable
feeling manifested between Mr.. Conkling and
those who opposed his views, and he was plainly
given to IN derstand that he will not be permit
ted to userepubican Senators imam effort to create
antsgonism between them and the President
malice Mr.. ConEling's late interview publish
cd ia Now York paper wss referred to by some
Of the speakers, and the terms in which he spoke
of the President and some members OF the Cabl-
net were Characterized as unjust and impolitlc.
1t was plainly shown at the csucus that Mr.
Conklipg cannot carry mojority OF republican
Senator'S into an indiscrimlnate crusade against
tho Presidents nominations, AID tits reasonably
certain, after the demonstration of Saturday,
that some republican Senators will not be deter
red from voting for the continuation of the New
York appointments merely because the persons
nominated may be distasteful to Mr.. Conkling.
No formal action was taken by the caucus, but
the pretty free expressions of opinion INDUCED
in will serve az we'll for slipractical purposes
as if the caucus had formally acted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12
BL1sHED DAILY AND TREwEEKLY BY
rDGAR SNOwDEN-
MONDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER l2 1917
The discussion now 10 progress 10 the South
ern Historical Papers between Mr.. Jefferson

The discussion now in progress 10 the South
ern Historical Papers between Mr.. Jefferson
Davis and Mr.. Il. Nj. T. Hunter concerning
the conference at Hampton Roads, between the
agents Of the United States and those OF the Con
fedcsale States, though very able, isltlmed
and ont of place. The leaders Of the Coufede,
rate cause arc houored and respected by all the
world. aud squabbles among themselves can
only detrset from the high estimation 10 which
they are SO justly held. 1.-THE adverse crti-
cism of the cx Senator upon the ex President
was 10 bad taste the reply Of the latter was 10
10 better, aud tie tejoiuders that are announced
can but make the matter worse. Every true
Southern man did all he could to make the
evil war a success aud failing in that to make
The best terms he could for his country, aud
EXAMINATIONS and recrimiDa,ions among them
DOW; o0ncoroiog the reasons and causes either
of particular or of the general misfortune which
overwhelmed their efforts reflect DO credit upon
the understanding, that years, if nothing else.
i. should have given them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

After tho army appropriation bill had been
completed. in the U. S. House Of Representa-
tioes, last Saturday, it was discovered that the
amendment, were SO conflicting that it would
have to be revised The amendment to FRO
bibit the use Of troops for election purposes on
" received thirty seven democratic votes, OF
which six were those of Messrs. Csbell, Doug.
las, Hutton. Pridemore, Tucker, and Walker,
of Virginia. The Presidents policy had con.
vinced the other democrats that such 40 amend
ment was advisable. AS the bill now stands
the strength Of the army is fixed at twenty
Thousand nlcn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

Mr.. Thompson may not be much OF sailor,
but his intention Of overhaulng the books Of
his predecessor 10 office, and his ideas about
labor at the navy yards fixing the time at ten
hours, but permitting those who want TO work
only eight hours to stop at the expiration Of
that time, and to DC paid two.!enths less than
their fellow wolkmcn. prove that notwithstand-
log Mr.. Corklipg's and Dir. Weudal Philip S
assertions to the contrary, President Hayes was
not as u1f,runate in his selection Of Secretary
OF the Navy, at least. as was the idol of the stal
vart republicans Gen. Grant. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

Judge Guigon seems determined that the
retail iqaor dealers Of Richmond, at least, shall
comply with the terms OF the Moffett law. lie
has made the Commissioner ofRevenue OF that
city report those whose registers indicate the
lowest Asses smcnt, and has issued an order
December term and show cause why their IL
c,nses should not be revoked.upon the grounds
that the business done by them, as indicated
by the registers in their places Of business, does
not justify them 10 paYiog the liccnsc Of a bar
keeper or retail liquor dealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12
The Tweed Ring.

NEW YORK, Nov 1.-THE Aldermanic
committee investigating he frauds of the Tweed
ring met to day. Harry +. fainter, expert,
testified that himself and assistants received
$50, 565 from the Attorney Genera! end $;73.-
1907 81 from the Finance Department for work
ing up the riog frauds. Ofthis amount he re-
ceived sos, 900 which would BE- about so 900
year for the time he was employed in ferret
ing out the extent of the frauds 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

The leaders Of the SO, called workiDgmeb' 8
patty 10 Philadelphia are accused by tho rank
aud file OF treason and ncompetency, and OF
selling them at the late election; and doubtless
the charges are true, for those who try to OBJ
tain Office by exciting the hatred OF one class Of
people agaioat their neigbbors, with all the
risks attending such hatred, would not refuse q
bribe for any such consideration as party fealty-
the obligations Of which they not only fail to
recognize but can not appreciate. Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

Some Of the Virginia newspapers, in their
classification Of the members elect to the House
Of Delegates, put down Capt. T.. 2. Wallace,
of Orargc. as ''readuster. The Captaio,
doubtless, like many others Of the successful can.
didstes, is 10 favor of any compromise between
the State aud her creditors that will be perfect
ly satisfactory to both parties, but the idea of
consenting to any attempt to enforce com.
promise upon unwilling creditors has never en-
tered his head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12
Jack Frost vs.. yellow Jack.

PoRT ROYAL, S. c.. Nov. l2.-There was q
heavy frost here last night. There is not a sin.
ge case of sickness in town at present, and the
quarantine at Beaufort against this place has
been raised. 81. @:2@ =. =:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-12

The jury in the case Of Congressman Smalls,
Of South Carolina, has returned verdict OF
guilty. The Indictment against L. Cass Car
penscr, for forgery, is the next to occupy the
attention Of the court at Columbia, S. q.