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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
TIE CURRENCY QUESTION.

HE NIhhLNAi W
Among the other subjects of great and
general importance to the people oil this
country, cannot be mistaken, | think, in
regarding "a pre-emlnent the policy and
measures which are designed to secure the
restoration Of the currency to that normal
and healthiul condition in which, by the re-
sumption Of specie payment, our internal
trade and foreign commerce may be brought
into harmony with the system OF exchanges
which il based upon the precious metals a.
the intrinsic money Oi the world. In the
public Judgment that tins end should be
sought and cOmpassed a. speedily and a.
securely a. the resources of the people and
the wisdom OF their government can accom-
pli-h, there ~ much greater degree oil
unanimity than IL found To concur IN the
specific mca Sures which will bring the coun-
try to this desired end, or the rapldity o,
the steps by which It can be safely reached
Upon most anxious and deliberate examI-
nation VIII ich have felt 1t my duty to give
to the subject. am but the more confirm
ed in tho opinion which | expressed IN ne
cepting tho nomination for the presidency,
and again upon my Inauguration. that
THE Foley o. RESUMPTION
and that no legislation would be wise. that
should disparage the.importance and retard
the attainment Of that result. ! have no
disposition and certainly no right to que--
ton the sincerity or the intelligence OF Op-
posing Opini0n-, and would never conceal
nor underyalue the considerable difficulties
and even occasional distrcsses which may
attend the progress of the nation towards
this primary condition TO ITS general and
permanent prosperity | must. however,
adhere t. my most earnest conviction
that any wayerIng IN purpose or un-
steadnc>S IN methods. ~ far from
avoiding or reducing the inconvenience
inseparable from the transition from an
irredeemable to rodeemable paper cur
rency, would only tend to increase and pro-
| long disturbance in values. and unless re
trieyed must end IN serious disorder, dis
honor and disaster, in the financial affairs
of the government and OF tho people. The
mischief which apprchcnd and urgently
deprecste are confined to no class OF the
people, indeed, but seem to me most Ger
tainly to threaten the Industrious masses.
whether their OCCUPATIONS are OF skilled or
| common labor. To them. 1t seems to me, 1t
| is OF prime Importance, that their labor
should be- compensated IN money which Is
| in itself fixed 10 cxchnngeablo value by being
irreyocably measured by tho labor necessary
to its production. This permanent quality
of the money of tho people Is sought Tor and
can only be given by
THE RESUMPTION OF SPECIE PAYNENrs.
Tho rich, the speculative, the operating
the mOney-dealing classes may not always
feel the mischief of, or may find casual
profit in, variable currency, but the ms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.

During the past year the United States
have continued to maintain peaceful rela-
tious with foreign powers. The outbreak OF
war between Russia and Turkey, though ut
one time attended by grave apprehension as
to its effect upon other European nations
has had no tendency to disturb the amIcahle
relations existing between the United State
and each of the two contending powers.
An attitude Of Just and impartial neutrality
has been preserved. and ! am gratihed to
state that in the midst of their hostilltles
both the Russian and Turkish governments
have shown an earnest desire to adhere to
the obligations of all treaties with the United
States, and to give due regard to the rights
of American citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

The present condition OF the Indian tribes
in the territory of the nited States and
our relations with them are fully set forth
in the reports of the secretary OF the interior
and the commissioner Of Indian aif.rs.
After series OF most dcplorahe conflicts,
the successful termination of which, while
rejecting honor upon the brave soldiers
who accomplished 1t. cannot lessen our re
prct at the uccu rrcncc. We are now at poaco
with all tho Indian tribes III our borders
To preserve that peace by u Just humane
pobcy will he the object VI my earnest Gu
denyors Whatever may be said OF their cha
rac,er and savage prIpcnSlilcs-oi the dii
hculties oi introducing among them the
habits of civilized lIie. and the obstacles
they have offered to the progress OF settle
ment in certain parts OF the country, the In
dians are certainly entitled To our sympathy
and to u CONSCIENTIOUS respect on our part.
for their claims upon our sense ol IuStlte.
Thcy were the aboriginal occupants OF the
land We now POSSESS They have been driven
from place To place. The purchase money
maid Ia them in some cIses for what they
called their own has still left them poor In
MANY instances when they had settled upon
the land assigned t. them by compact ana
began To support themselves by their own
labor. they were rudcly lJstled ~ anu
thrust into the wilderness again. Many. II
not most of our Indian wars have had their
origin IN broken promises and acts oil IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

The Secretary of the Treasury made the
following very sensible reply to banking
firm of New York, who offered to purchase
$4,000 in four per cent bonds, ii the
Secretary would receive il payment silver
bullion to an amount sufficient to coin Sl5O,-
600 in silver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

The invitation of the government OF
Franco to participate in the exposition OF
the products of agriculture, industry ard
the fine arts. to he heldat Paris. during the
coming year, was submitted for your consi-
Iteration at the extra session. 1t - not
doubted that its acceptance by the nlted
States and weil-selected exhibition OF the
products of American industry on that
occasion will tend to stimulate international
commerce and immigration, as well ~ to
promote the traditional friendship between
rho twn countries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
By telegraph to the Free Press and Times.
THE PHEsIDENT'S ESSAGE

Felloic. Cih>ens Of the Senate and House
of Representatives, With devout gratitude
to the bountilul Giver of all good congrat-
ulate You at the beginning OF your first reg
ular session that you find our country
blessed with health and peace and sbund-
ant haryests. and with encouraging pros
poets of an early return Of general pros
perity.
THE SOUTHERN POLICY.
To complete and make permanent the pa
clicatiUn of the country continues to he,
until it is fully accomplished. the most lm-
portant of all our national interests. The
earnest purpose Of good citizens generally
to unite their efforts in this endeayor, Is
evident 1t found decided expression IN
the resolutions announced IN 1876 by the
national conventions Of the leading point
zeal parties of the country. There was a
widespread apprehension that the m0men-
tous results IN our progress a. nation,
marked by the recent amendments to the
constitution, were in imminent Jeopardy'-
that the good understanding which prompt
ed their adoption in the interest oil loyal
devotion to the general welfare might prove
Il barren truce. and that the two sections OF
the county once engaged in civil STRIFE
might he again almost a4 widely severed
and disuuited ~ they were when srIayed IN
arms against each other
THE COURSE TO BE PURSUED.
which, in my Judgment, seemed wlseSt IN
the presence of this emergency was plainly
Indicated IN my inaugural address. IL
pointed to the time, which all our people
desire to see. when genuine love OF our
whole country and of all that concerns ITS
true welfare shall supplant the destructive
forces OF mutual anlmosItv OF races and ui
sectional hostility. Opinions have differed
widely a. to the measures best calculated to
secure this great end. This was to be cx'
peeted The measures adopted by the Ad-
ministration have been subjected to severe
and varied criticism. Any course, what
ever, which might have been entered upon
would certainly have encountered distrus'
and strong opposition. These measures
were in my judgment such as were most IN
harmony with the constitution and with
the genus of our people, and best adapted
under all the circumstances to attain the
and in view.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
REVENUE ABUSES.

My attention has been called during the
recess OF Congress To the abuses existing
in the collection OF customs. and strenuous
efforts have been made for their correction
by executive orders. The recommendations
submitted to the secretary of the treasury
by A commission appointed to examine into
the collection of customs duties at the port
of New York contain many suggestions for
the modification OF the customs laws, u
which the attention of Congress is invited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

The organization of the ciyIl 7orNirr ol the
country, has, Tor number ut years, attracted
more and mon" ui public attention So gen.
cutl has become Tia" opinion that tho meth
DDS OF admission L. 1t and the conditions OF
remaining IN It are unsourd. thtt both the
great political pnrtle- have ngrecd the most
explicit declarations ot the necessity oi re
form and III the most emphatic demands Tor
IT. I have fully believed these declarations
and demands To Ice the expression OF TIA, sin
ccro conviction ol the intelligent missrs of
the people upon the subject. aud that they
should he recognized and followed hy ear
nest and prompt action on the part ri the
Legislative and executive departments Of the
government IN pursuance of the purpose
indicated. Before my accession to office
eudcavored to have my own views distinctly
understood, ana upon my Inauguration my
accord with the public opinion was stated IN
terms believed to be- PLAIN and unnmhiguous
My experience IN the executive duties has
strongly confirmed my belief IN the great
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

Another year has passed without bring
ing to u close the prorracted contest be
tween tn, SpanIsh government and the IN
surrection In the island OF Cuba. Whilo
tn, nitod States have sedulously
ab-talped from any intervention IN
this contest, 1t is impossible not To leol
that it Is attended by incidents affecting
the rights Of American vessels aud Ameri-
can commerce. 1t is due to the govern
ment of Spain to say that during the past
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
TUE PROTECTION OF THE REVENUE.

Attenti on is also called to the necessity OF
enactlng more vigorous laws for the protec-
ton Of the revenue and for the punishment
of frauds and smuggling. This can best be
done by Judlcious provisions that will IN
duce the disclosure of attempted fraud by
under valuation and smuggling. All reve-
nue. laws should be simple IN their prOvis-
ions and easily understood. 81 tar as prac-
tcable, tho rates of taxation should be in
the form of specific duties and not ad va
lorum. requiring the Judgment OF expert
enced mon to ascertain values. and exposing
the revenue to temptation OF fraud.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
THE CENTENNIAL txPG~ITION.

The board on behalf Of the United States
executive departments in the International
exhibition of 1876 has concluded its Iabors.
The final report OF the board was trans
mitted to Congress by the President near
the close OF the last session. As these
papers are understood to contain interest
ing and valuable Information, and will con
stitute the only report emanatIng from the
government on the subject OF the exhibition,
/ invite attention to the matter, and recon-
mend that the report DO published for
general information.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

The long commercial depression in the
United States has directed attention tn the
subject of the possible increase of our
foreign trade, and methods for its develop
mens. not only with Europe. bat with other
countries, and especially with the States and
sovereisnties OF the western hemisphere. In
structions from tho Department OF State were
issued to the various diplomatic and consul
lar officers of the government, asking them
to devote attention to the question OF meth
DDS by which trade between the respective
countries of their official residence and the
United States could be most judiciously los
tered la obedience to these Instructions,
examinations and reports upon this subject
have been made by many of these 9fieers
and transmitted to the department, and the
same are submitted to the consideration OF
Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
ExrR.DIrIoN WITH GREAT BRITAIN

4 question arose, some tine since, a. TO
the proper meaning of the extradition artl-
cles of the treaty of 1912 between the United
States and Great Britain. Both govern
ments, however, are now in accord in the
belief that the question is not one that
should be allowed to Illustrate the ends OF
Justice or to disturb the friendship between
the two nations. No serious difficulty has
arisen in accomplishing the extradltion oil
criminals when necessary. Ii IL probable
that all points Of disagreement will IN due
time be settled, and, If need be, more ex-
plicit declarations be made in new treaty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

The report OF the JOINT commission created
by the act approved August II, lo76. en-
titled an act providing Tor the completion
of the Washington monument, ~ also
herewith transmitted. with the accompany
ing documents The board Of officers de-
tailed to examine the monument, IN com
pllance with the second section OF the act,
have reported that the foundation ~ lnsuth-
cient. No authority exists for making
the expenditure necessary To secure ITS
stability. therefore recommend that
the Commission be autholised to expend
such portion of the sum appropriated by the
act a. may be necessary for the purpose. The
present unfinished condition OF the mon
ument, begun to long ago, lsa reprOach to
the nation. Ii cannot be doubted that the
patriotic sense OF the country will warmly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
THE INTERNAL REyENuE SYSTEM

grew out of the necessities OF the war. and
most OF the legislation imposing taxes upon
domestic products under this system has
been repealed by the substitution OF tax on
tea and coffee. All forms Of internal taxa
ton may be repealed. except that ON whiS-
KEY, spirits. tobacco and beer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

respectfully recommend to Congress that
IA any legislation. providing Tor a SILVER com
age aud inpnrtne to IT the quality "i legal
tender. there lee impressed on the meas
are a firm decision cNcmpting the public
debt heretofore ISSUED aud now outstanding,
from payment. either "t principal OF mt'rcht,
in any coinage of less value than the present
gold coinage OF the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
THE MEXICAN TROUBLES.

The revolution which recently occurred
IN Mexico was followed by the accession OF
the successful party To power and the IN
stallation of its CHIEF. General POrfriO Diaz,
IN tho presidential office. Ii has been the
ru,t,m of the United States when such
changes OF government have hereto
fore occurred in Mexico to recognize
and enter into official relations with
:he de iacto government a soon aS II
should appear to have the approval
Of the Mexican people and should manifest
a disposition to adhere to the obligations OF
treaties and international friendship. In
the present case such official recognition has
been deferred by occurrences ON the Kio
Grande border, Inc records OF which have
already been communicated 10 each House
OF Congress IN answer to their respective
resolutions of inquiry. Assurances have
been received that tho authorizes ut the
seat OF the Mexican government have bolh
the disposition and the power To pre-
vent and punish such unlawful inyasiOns
and depredations IL Is earnestly to he hoped
that events may prove these assurances to
be well founded the hest interests OF both
countries require the maintenance OF peace
upon the border and the development Ot
commerce between the two republics. Ii Is
gratifying to all that this temporary
interruption OF official relations has not pre-
vented due attention by the representatives
of tho Juitcd States in Mexico To the prOtec
ton Of Americans. A. lar a. practicabie, nor
has 1t intcriered with the payment ni the
amounts due from Mexico to the United
States under The treaty vi July =. istS, and
the award III the JOINT COMMISSION. W hIlo
do not anticipate An interruption oil friend
" relations with Mexico, yet can
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
THE GREAT DESERT.

| would also call the attention OF Con
press to the statements made by the Secre-
tary of the Interior concerning the DISPOSE
ton that might be made OF the desert not
irripated west of the one hundreth meridian.
These lands are practically unstable, under
EXISTING laws. and the suggestion Is worthy
of consideration, that system OF leasehold
tenure would make them source OF profit
to the United States. while at the same time
Iesalizlng the business of cattle-raising,
which is at present carried on upon them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

Earnest efflrts are being made to purify
the Indian service 50 that every dollar ap-
propriated by Congress shall rebound TO the
benefit of the Indians. as intended. Those
effJrts will have my firm support. W It'll
AN improved service and every possible en-
couragement held out to Indians to better
their condition and to elevate themselves IN
the scale of civilization, We may hope TO ae-
complish at tho same time good WORK ior
themselves and for u.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

,,o,- :, b,,, ,.r,,,,,,,I,, Ji.,r,,red and nf.red
go s''',; az, "na",hnr,1sd acts
,'i',,, W. ,'hnrJ;natos when
y. 'nu ~ 80, - br,,,ht :, n. at
.'e. 'u'" N na'o 10" - noo,rrsnces
.en.''a 81 -" 80 Soni;na" If annnv-
ann'' uut a.' aod rosenIneot which are
""1'' Nv" .ian.oa,,od h,,,.aon tha re-
slea.ir :" ~ " p.i -. 81 ,,., ir;end-
Hpe''l'o s'" "''N VI
P""e'S'
VENEZUELA.
Much delay, consequent upon accu
-. 90 ,La
J;str,hnt,nn nj the limited amounts
received from Venezuela under the treaty of
AuriI N. 1876 apphcable to the awards of
the ,Joint Commission created by that
treaty. So long as these matters are pend
Ing in Congress the executive cannot as
sume either 10 mass upon the questions pre-
sent,d or To Distribute the fund received
IL is eminently desirable that definite logis-
Iat,y, action should be taken. either affirm
ing the award. TO be final or providing some
methods for the reorganization of CLAIMS
South AMERICAN Rhf' BL''s.
Our relations with the republics OF Cen
trail and South America. and with the en-
- . hR an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07

Closely connected with this general sub
ject of tho resumption of specie payments ~
one OF subordinate but still OF grave Impor
lance mean the resdiustment of our
coinage system by renewal OF the silver
dollar a. an element in our specie currency,
endowed by legislation with the quality Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-12-07
THE FISHERY AWARD.

The Fishery Commission under articles IS
to - Of the Treaty of Washington has
concluded its ST s,ion at Halifax. The result
of the deliberations of the commission. as
made public by the commissioners, will be
communicated to Congress.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18
! Terrible Cough.

How ot.en we hear the above re-
mark during these extreme changes
OF weather. Colds, Coughs and Sore
Threats were never more prevalent
among children than now. Now we
are going to urge you to try rem
cdy which has excited comments 10y
physicians all over the country, who
acknowledge their surprise at the
wonderful and happy results from
its use, That remedy is the we'll
Known preparation, uNLE's ColGu
CORDIAL. Your own druggist, J. Il.
Vivian, will tell YOU that it is the
best cough medicine be ever sold ;
and will warrant cure or return
your money to you in ease of a fail
ARC after using one-halt the bottle,
lt is very pleasant to the taste, max
ing it a very desirable remedy for
children. Homo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

A SHOW, advertised as morris
Gems of Art and Comedy Company"
is to be at Lenahans Hall, Saturday
and Modday evenings, April 2lst
and Odd. Exchanges from places
visited by this Company speak In
flattsring terms of the performances.
Its character is novel, being cross
between Theatre apd Concert, en-
bracing sentiment and humor. In
fact. if we understand it, the enter
tainment is such as every attendant
will be sure to find something in 1t
to enjoy, See advertisement else
where.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

Long life and happiness insured
by taking Dr.. S. D, Howe's Arabian
Tonic Blood Purifier. 1t will make
you healthy, strong, vigorous, vital
ize and purify your blood. Sold by
John II. Vivian, NJ d. Druggist,
sole agent for Mineral Point 1872
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

Go among the poor. who are most
exposed to the causes. which pror
duce Consumption, and learn, what
Howos Arabian Milk CUE has done
for them, In twentyfour hours it
will remove the hdrtieSt copgh, Mt the
same time it feeds the stomach and
nourishes the body. Sold by John
II. Vivian, NJ, =, Druggist, sole
agent for Mineral poiut.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

Iwant to sell my hay crop this sea
son, standing, to the highest bidder.
There is somewhere about 200 acres,
part timothy and part meadow hay,
both No. l. To make bargain APP
ply to me here. X. S. ANsLEY,
Is Mini Point.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

GEORGE RICHARDSON Boots and
Shoes are the cheapest in market.
Why! because they wear longer
than any others for the same money.
For sale by VIM. Teasdale. IL
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18
High Bred STOCK For sale

The first premium three-year-old
colt, Guy Fawles, by Canada. by
Lexington, by Boston, &c, from the
celebrated Virginia thoroughbred,
Belle Boyd; also, Belle Boyd and 9th
or very desirable stock. Inquire OF
ID GEO. D. WILDER.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

LIVER diseases, dyspepsia. indi-
ge.tion, sour stomach, sick headache,
chlIs and fever, billiousness and
costiveness, cured by the use OF Dr..
S. ID. Howe's Arabian Liver Pills.
Sold by John H. Vivian, M. d., sole
agent for Mineral Point. 10
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

GREAT EAST INDIA TEA COMPANY
have established head quarters at
Carriers City Bakery, where all the
lrades can be obtained at 30, 10, 80,
60, 70, and best at 80 cts. per pound
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

DELLBR's stock Of dress-goods is
unsurpassed in the city. 1t includes
all tho new shades especially cash
meres,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

THE popular Richardson boots ard
shoes can be had as Sherwood a
Berg's City Store.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

AT Carriers City Bakery you can
get the best flour III the market al
the lowest price
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

Domestics, shifting, and all other
cotton goods sold at manufacturers
prices at Deller's.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-04-18

GIRLWANTEp, to do general house
work. Enquire at Shepard's Marble
shop. -