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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-05-11
The Precious Metals.
THE WHOLE AMOUNT TAKEN FROM THE
EARTH SINCE THE CREATION

4 propos of this golden epoch and
age Of silver bonanzas, we learn from
the most reliable sources of informa-
tion that frem the earliest times to
the commencement of the Christian
era the amount of precious metals OBJ
tanned from the surface and mines of
the earth, is estimated to be four
thousand millions of dollars; from the
latter epoch to the discovery of Amer
lea, another sum of four thousand mil
lions was obtained FROM the date Of
the latter event to the close of 1912
an addition of nine thousand millions
was made the'extensive working Of
Russian gold mines in lS43. added to
the close of 1912, ole Thousand mil
lions more; the double discovery of
the California gold mines in l84S. and
those of Australia in 1851, added to the
close Of last year, five thousand mill
lions; making grand total. at the
present time. of twenty-three millions
of dollars. The average loss by abras-
ion of coin is estimated 10 be tenth Of
one per cent. per annum and the aver
age loss by consumption In tho arts aud
destruction by fire and shipwreck. at
from two to eight millions per annum.
The amount OF precious metals now in
existence is estimated to be thirteen
thousand millions of dollars, of which
gold furnishes seven thousand millions,
and silver the remainder. OF the
amount now in existence, eight thous-
and millions are estimated TO be in coin
and bullion. three thousand millions IN
watches. and the remainder in plate.
jewelry and ornaments. Of the amount
now in existence, seven thousand mil
lions are estimated TO have been OBJ
tained from America. three thousand
millions from Asia (including Australia
and New Zealand). two thousand mil.
lions from Europe, and the remainder
from Africa. Prior TO the commence
ment of the Christian era, the annual
product of the precious metals was
about two millions of dollars from the
commencement of the Christian era to
the discovery of America it was three
millions three hundred and fifty
years it attained TO twenty five mil
lions during the decade Immediately
succeeding (lsi2 to 1852 it was one
hundred millions and since the
double discovery of the California and
Australia mines (lsj3 to 1872, it has
averaged two hundred and tifty-six
millions of dollars. The annual pro-
duct of the precious metals attained its
acme in 1883. when il was $2S5. 900,
600. The increase in the amount of
the precious metals in existence has
been greater during the last twenty :
five years than during the previous
lao. With such magnificent results be-
fore us. it is not singular that Califor-
MIA and the Pacific slope DO cut more
imposing figure in the world of com.
merce.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-05-11

A VAGABoND SAGE.-An old man of
very active physiognomy, answering to
the name of Joseph Willmot, was
brought to the Police Court His
clothes looked as il they might have
been bought second handed in his
youthful prime. for they had suffered
from the rubs of the world more than
the proprietor himself.
What business
None I'm traveller.
A vagabond. perhaps
You are not far wrong. Travellers
and ysgsbonds are about the same
thing. The difference is. the latter
travel without money. and the former
without brains
Where have you travelled
All over the continent.
For what purpose
Observation
What have you observed :
A little 10 commend much 10 cen
sure. and . great deal TO laugh at
'Humph what DO you like
'Ah andsome woman that will stay at
home; an eloquent preacher who will
preach short sermons: good writer
that will not write too much and q
fool who has sense enough 10 hold his
tongue
What do you censure'
4 man who marries girl Tor her
clothing; a youth who studies medi-
cine while he has the use Of his hands ;
and the people who elect a drunkard
10 Office
What do you laugh at!
Il laugh at man who expects bis
position to command that respect which
his personal qualifications and qualities
do not merit
He was dismissed.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-05-11

A YOUNG lady, just home from board
ing-school. on being told by the servant
that they had no gooseberries, exclaim-
ed, Why, what has happened to the
goose
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-05-11

ENGLISH is the court language Of
Germany. It isa proud moment when
Briton or American, visiting q palace
is saluted with, Dot vos q pooty
schplentit morning, sin't it,
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-05-11

AN old salt sitting on a wharf the
other day very soberly remarked: L
began the world with nothing. and
have held my own ever since A tsrse
and suggestive biography.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-05-11

ToPIc: Geological discussion. Prin-
ciple; Was it colder or warmer a
hundred years ago than at present :!
Pupil honestly: L really don't recol-
lect, SIR
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
The New Dollar,

Through the courtesy of G. Z. Fulton
ESQ. editor Of the Baltimore american
we are enabled to give, on the fourth page
of this issue, representation of the new
dollar, just ordered by Congress, and which
will be issued from the Philadelphia Mint
in few days. We cannot say that We
admired the design, which is from the
BURN of Mr.. George E. Morgan, an Eng
lish engraver and designer, who for some
years was employed at the Royal Mint at
London, but who has been in this country
for more than year past. The forehead
of the Goddess of Liberty is entirely toe
low, or she has her hair banged down SC
as to nearly cover her forehead, and the
short upper lip gives to the mouth and
nose sinister expression. The head upon
the diverse is too large for the surface,
and the eagle, wre atb, legend, &c. crowds
the reverse. The Hartford Democrat, in
criticising the design says:-"It is ugly
and formal. One feature, the inscription
on the reverse side, "In God we trust, "
looks as if formed from the Confederate
States seal, which bore it. The eagle is
also a Confederate eagle, the triangular
escutcheon heretofore borne by the eagle
as distinctive badge being left off. In
fact it is irredeemably ugly, fiat and taste
less. The head of Liberty has a villainous
low forehead and square, fighting jaw,
very like prize fighter in type. And
there is a foolish looking clout on the back
of her head which looks like the old Phry-
gian cap undergoing the Darwinian pro-
cess of metamorphosis to modern bonnet
stuck on the apex of chignon. 1t is a
tame compromise ofclassicism and realism"
Notwithstanding its ugliness the dollar will
be popular with the masses.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
Religious Intelligsnos,

The Conference of the United Brethren Church
w4ien hegaR nls session on Wednesday OF last week
at YORK, 70 ,aqloarneq on Monday last The tnl
Baltimore District-C. L. Stearn, Presiding Elder
Baltimore, Otterbein Church, ]. W. Kunkel; Fulton
Street Church. ]. DoerksOn; Scott Street Church, w
j. Beamer Salem Street Church. S. A. Mowers George
Street Church. ]. P. Miller; Woodbury., A. Tripner
York First Church, J. P. Smith; Second Church, j
non, c. A. BURNER; West FaiFpiew, J. R. Hutchinson
Berry Circuit J. B. Jones; Yocumtown j. IT. Smoke
Liverpool ]. w. Kracof; Dover, s. Diller: York Cir
cult, G. w. Leightner Littlestown, R. H. Whitlock
Jefferson Circuit, I; Kohr; Pine Grove, w o. Wal
Cha mheFsbprg Distriet-I II, Young. Presiding
Elder-Ch ambenburg, b. w. Proftitt Mechanics
Rocky Spring, D, R. BurkhoIder; shippensbnrg n
g. Huber; MELVILLE, A. H. Rice; Newburg. w. Quig
Ley; QrrstoTn z. Mowers Big Spring, y. Wagner
York Springs, G. w. Bingham; Bendersville j. s.
Wentz Boiling Springs, Q, G. Weidler; Path Valley
circuit, S. T. Wallace Carlisle ]. Garman; Fulton j.
R. Croft; Horse Valley circuit, to be supplied
The Conference of the NJ. E. Church South, which
met in Baltimore on the 9Th instant, adjourned on
Thursday The statistical report read by the secre.
gary, Rev. Mr.. Norton made the following exhibit
Local pFeacheFs Jos white members, % ss7 admitted
i bs sp eh Ri ada SGGBfa cE ss e.
itiees number, 84S-probahle value, S732667l amount
aisa D nHSs Sa @GS a this en 81
probable value slll,l00 amount raised for building
and improving this year ST. 96 present indebted.
and teachers AGO. total number Of scholars Of ali
ages, "a $685. number over 10 years of age 64 num-
Der under 10 years of age except in infant classes
1858; number in infant classes, II 675; volumes in
libraries 5OSS; conversions i'll schools 1884, expenses
Of schools s. 7sOsS The following are the appoint
meqLs foF fillmore District Sam. Rodgers Presid-
ing Eide: fillmore, Central Church, P. H. Wits.
ner, and J. y. Hank, sup: Sc Bagl's s. x. Cox Drs
manuel B. R. Wilbur, and j. c: Hummer sun
Frederick Avenue, J.. F. Bags; Baltim6re Circnft
VA hfpehsla xFiPEOp 5,Shn Laqd1stfseE Free
=, stringer frederick City, j. 4. Register Rockville
John c. Dice, I. Z. Green. and ]. A. Martin sum
Montgomery, H. A. GAyer and S, F, Butt Bladelis.
burg. Lewis r. Jones and B. w. Daughertyi Laurel
Lewis 9. Miller Wesley GROVE. B, 8. Highly; South
River, Charles Linthicumi Upper Marlboro =. Town.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
New Method of Electing President.

Mr.. Abram S. Hewitt's paper on the
method of electing President, contributed to
the International Rerie,C, is decidedly to the
point. He argues that after the experience
of 1876 it will be impossible for the people to
feel certain that there will be proper record
and return of the actual result of an election
for President where the stake is so large, the
temptation to commit fraud so great and the
facilities for doing It successfully compare
lively SO easy. 1t may hsppen-iRdeed, is
very likely to-that the manipulation of the
| returns of one of the least of the States may
defeat the expressed will of the people of the
whole country. Mr.. Hewitt's remedy for this
is to put the election somewhat more directly
return to the system, at one time in vogue in
some Of the States, of choosing the electors
by districts, as Congressman are chosen, with
two at large on ths State ticket. The returns
for these electors need to be made up in their
respective districts, and all contests decided
IN the State courts. This, Mr.. Hewitt be-
lieVes, would put It out OF the power of sin
gle State to change the actual result of an
election by a fraudulent manipulation of the
returns. Had the election of 1876 been con-
Quoted under this system, and classifying the
electors according to the politics of the Con-
Gressmen returned, Mr.. Tilden would have
had l53 district electors and Mr.. Hayes 140.
Of the seventy electors at lapgs-not count
ing Florida, Louisiana and South Carolina
Tilden would have had "a and Hayes SO,
which would have made the aggregate vote of
each az follows Tilden, 1877; Hayes, 176.
The six electors at large for the three stolen
States could then have gone to Hayes with
out defeating Tlden and the popular vote.
Mr. Hewitt's suggestion may not be all that
is necessary, but it would have helped some
in the last campaign had it been in operation.
Philadelphia Times.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16

Efforts have been made in various quarters
to convey the impression that the Maryland
congressman who voted for the silver bill
did so in defiance of the sentiments of their
constituents. That nine of our people in ten
endorse what the majority of our delegation
did, is apparent to any one who will &c
among the people and learn their sentiments.
We have been permitted to copy an extract
from letter written by a prominent citizen
of Baltimore to Maryland member of the
House of Representatives, which is frank
and forcible way of expressing the position oil
thousands of others who have become con-
verts to the cause of the 'dollar of our faith
ers' within the past month.
The gentleman referred to says: ga week
or two ago was rabid on the subject, and
believed you silver men to be doing your
level best, in your blind ignorance, to bring
the credit of the country and the country it.
self to ruin. Inow appreciate what a con-
summate ass was" The writer goes on to
thank the member addressed for documents
sent him, &c. This gentleman reflects ex-
actly the position of thousands upon the sub
ject
The cry of "honesty" was most attractive
to the popular ear and few men cared to brave
the charge of reputation. Many too, shrunk
from a consideration of the financial ques-
tons of the country, because they doubted
their ability to rightly comprehend them.
Finance was formidable to the popular mind
and its intricacies were left to fnanciers.
And financiers have run the finances and run
them very we'll in the interest of themselves,
but pretty crookedly as far as the popular
interests are concerned. There was dispo-
sition to turn away from this abstruse prob
lem, therefore, when it came up, and that
disposition was strongly appealed to by those
who did not wanttheir nice little plans spoiled
by feeced and debt-ridden people. They,
therefore, yelled Justify of honesty, and called
everybody hard names who did not say that
the government must do just what these peo-
pie wanted done. The masses were awed by
that word "honesty," forgetting that it could
be made the cover for multitude of sins.
But when light was let in and the people told
the truth, despite the clamor of those who
cried 'keep faith" while their hands were in
the government Golfers up to their shoulder
blades, conversions were universal, and every
dispassionate, impartial citizen who exam
ined, read and sought the truth, stood on the
side of good faith to the people and honesty
on the part of the government. And from
the now small minority, converts are daily
coming, until it begins to look as if the bond
holders and their organs will find themselves
very lonesome in few days.-Balto. Daily
Mems
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
Congressional Notes.

The opponents of Congressional investl-
CATION are resorting to every expedient to
retard or obstruct its progress. Among
other things exhorbitant claims are made
upon the fund appropriated to defray the
expenses. One witness claimed for fifty
days attendance, but was paid for but two,
Mr.. Roberts, Chairman of the Committee
on Claims, setting his face like flint against
such imposition.
Low as the Federal Exchequer is Con-
gress has made an appropriation to the
Bennett Polar Expedition, and might as
we'll have cast the money into the Potomac
The Indian Bureau is likely to be trans
ferred to the War Department. The
churches have not managed the red brother
with very much success.
The office of Doorkeeper is likely to be
abolished, and its duties assigned to the
Sergeant-at-Arms Mr.. Polk and his sixty
superfuous men will all be sent adrift.
Serves him right.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
The Presidents Title Again.

Rumors are rife at Washington of the
determination of Judge Black, Hon. Mont
gomery Blair, and others, to attempt to
bring before the House of Representa-
tives the question of the title to the
Presidential Office, and of willingness
IN the part of INSTRUMENTATION Repub-
licans to lend their aid in such move
ment. Mr.. Hewitt disclaimed such pur-
pose on the part of the Democrats, in the
House on Monday, but Mr.. Cox, in reply,
intimated that Mr.. Hewitt was one OF
those instrumental in seating the fraudu-
lent President, and was now unwilling that
his title should be disturbed. The ~. T..
Herald, of Tuesday, thinks "there is not
much fear that far-sighted Democrats will
further any such plot" The Democrats,
trusting to the strength of their cause and
the honesty of the Electoral Commission,
were more anxious for the passage OF the
bill creating the Commission than the he
publicans were, and having been cheated
in the end, can do no less than abide the
result, as they are in honor bound to do
When it was discovered that the Commits
sion did not intend to right the wrong,
and refused to go behind the returns, that
was the time for the Democrats to have
broken up the Commission and boldly to
have asserted their rights. But, having
let their opportunity pass, they must now.
bide their time, and let the present fraud
uleut incumbent serve our his term.
There is no remedy against it but revolu-
ton, and the country is not prepared for
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS.
CHAPTER So.

CHAPTER So.
An Act relating to Justices of Peace in and
for Carroll county.
SECTION 1. Be 1T enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, That it shall not be
lawful for any resident of Carroll county to
be sued before any Justice of the Peace
OF said county out of the election district in
which he or she resides. Provided, however,
that upon any cause of action within the ju-
risdiction of Justice of the Peace arising in
said county, any resident may be sued before
Justice of the Peace in the election district
wherein the contract was made, and such
cause of action did originate, and provided.
further, that when any cause of action arises:
In any other county or the city of Baltimore,
suit may be brought before any Justice of the
Peace IN the county; and provided that where
there are two or more defendants residing in
different districts, it shall be lawful to insti-
tute proceedings in any district in which any
defendant resides.
SECTION 2. And be it enacted, That this
Act shall take effect from the date of its pas
sage.
We hereby certify that the aforegoing is a
correct copy OF an Act of Assembly passed
January Session, 1873.
Approved February u, 1878.
MILTON Y. KIDD,
Chief Clerk House of Delegates.
AUGUSTUS GASSAWAY,
Secretary ofthe Senate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
Republics VS.. Monarchies.

On the outbreak of mob violence, last
summer, at Baltimore, Pittsburg, and other
places, we heard much talk of the prefer
ence of a monarchical government over a
republic, and England, especially, was held
up to public admiration as a model OF
propriety, in the order and good govern
ment guaranteed to her subjects. Such
persons were forgetful Of the fact that
London, Liverpool, Manchester, and other
places in England, had been the scenes OF
vast and destructive mobs. Very recently
popular violence has been very demon
strative in the first named city. The
house of Mr.. Gladstone, Member of Par
lament, was recently stoned by mob,
who smashed in his windows; and last week
another member of Parliament, Mr.. Brad
laugh, was cudgeled by mob in Hyde
Park, and had to make his escape from
their violence in a cab. A peace meeting
in the Park was broken up. We never
heard that any members of Congress had
been assailed in the streets of Washington
by mob on account of words spoken in
debate, or of the position they held in re-
ference to any public measure. Although
this country is republic, its citizens have
never come to that.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
TREES! TREES!

NOME to the Nursery and buy APPLE,
" PEACH, PEAR, CHERRY, APRICOT
and PLUM TREES and CONCORD GRAPE
VINES. Also Herstine, Saunders and
Brandywine RASPBERRY PLANTS.
My present stock of Apple Trees are three
years old, and propagated from Young Bear
ing Trees. Varieties of the best.
Every variety of Peach that l offer for sale
is budded upon Healthy Natural Seedlings.
This is great advantage over those budded
upon any kind of stock promscuously.
| have all the best varieties known as well
as the new early sorts, and can give selec-
ton that will embrace a season from July
10th to October 10th.
Nearly every variety is propagated from
young bearing trees; therefore l know that
all are TRUE TO NAME. Parties coming
for trees and not able to return the same day
are lodged free of charge. Orders by mail
promptly filled.
RAPHAEL SHERRY,
2 miles south of Gettysburg, Pa, on the Ia
neytown road. mr161m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16

The joint resolution of Mr.. Southland, Of
Ohio, proposing constitutional amend
ment providing for three Presidents IN
stead of one, ought to be entitled a Joint
resolution providing for the dismember-
ment of this Union into three separate and
distinct governments, with clashing inter
ests aad consequent discord and inferno
cine war; Mr.. Southland had the decency
to diselaim the proposition, saying it was
not his own, but introduced "by request "
He ought to have refused to be made the
instrument of any such design, as it adds
nothing to his reputation, but detracts
from l., and associates his name with a
proposition obnoxious to all true patriots.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-03-16
Business Locals.
II PRINCES.

AT PRINCES.
Coal Oil 1150 test, Is cts. per gallon.
N. o. Molasses, new, As cts. per gallon.
Coffee, good, Is cts. per pound.
Rough and Ready Tobacco so cts per ID.
Natural Navy so cts. per pound.
Ladies' Foxed Caters $1.00.
g Button Foxed S1.25.
Best Brands Sheeting Muslin cts.
At Princes, opposite Montour House.
SOMETHING New AT ELECTIoNs.-Co Coffee
was served at the polls in Utica, N. Y, Tues
day week. The ladies of the various Chris
tan temperance associations labored unceas-
ingly in every ward, serving refreshments to
candidates and yoters-now sandwiches, now
biscuits, now cake, now pie, now crackers
and cheese, always coffee, and never whisky
or beer. At the various polling places 5,725
cups of coffee were handed to politicians and
voters during the day. There was good or
der everywhere, and very few cases of intoxi-
cation were reported by the police. This is
a temperance measure as novel as it is prac-
teal.