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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
The Wealth of the Country as a
Basis for Fiat Money.

s Why Aot make the currency Of the country an
"honest" currency based on the whole wealth of
the country, instead of portion of it, and that
portion q narrow base that can sustain only mi
croscopc odicum of the expanded superstruct-
But the increase of trade shows, as a rule the
growth of a standard wealth. hence if such he
taken as q basis to the circulating medium needed
there can be, no failure of redeemrg basis to
meet the demands OF the necessary paper.
The theory of circulating medium to facilitate
the exchange of commodities, based upon wealth
sufficient to measure it, must at eng tn oe looked
upon - the only honest theory of fnoney.-Neac
Era.
The talk about making "the whole wealth
ofthe country" the basis of the currency is as
visionary as to talk of basing our currency
upon the wealth OF the moon Who or what
has control of the "whoe wealth of the
country" 40 as to employ it as "redecming
basis for paper currency? Is it the govern
ment2 The government does not own or con-
troll the wealth of the country. 1t owns the
custom houses, post-ofiices, navy yards, arse
mails, forts, and whatever else we call the pub
lie property of the nation, but none of the
productive wealth of the country 1t pro-
gduces no wealth, accumulates none. has none.
1t has credit, but this is limited. 1t can tax
the people but only in accordance with the
constitution. In time of war il can tax pri
vate property if necessary for the preserva-
ton of the government. as it can for the same
reason take the farmer from his plough, the
merchant from his desk, the mechanic
from his shop, and make them food for gun
powders But in time of peace it cannot ex-
srcise these powers. The grcenbacks were
issued in time of war They are evidences
Of debt sand not of wealth They arc the
promises of the government to pay the sum
stated on their face Their creation was Jus.
titled by the exigcncies of the war They are
not fiat money, created from nothing, but notes
to be paid, the value of which we have re-
ceived in the preservation of this government,
and for the redemption Of which we are as a
people morally and legally held. But the
wealth Of the country cannot be welded
by the government or any other power as a
"redeeming basis" for fat money, because the
government does not own sthe wealth of the
country" and has no constitutional authori-
ty to control it for any such purpose. 1t
would require more despoiic power than Al
e4ander, Caesar or Napoleon welded to make
the wealth Of this country submit to such
outrage and confiscation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
Secretary Evarts' Speech.
Mr.. Evarts made speech at Cooper
Institute Thursday evening. worthy his fame

Mr.. Evarts made speech at Cooper
Institute thursday evening. worthy his famc
rs man Of great intellect and large forensic
abilities. In opening he spoke of the begin
ming of the republican party more than TWEEN
ty years ago and the great necessity of still
preserving and continuing the organization.
From this he passed to a brief notice OF the
result of the. last Presidential election, de
claring that the contest was wisely and cour
ageously settled, and that the Executive
Power looks with indifference if not con-
tempt upon the idle and slanderous schemes
to impugn the title of the President.
His speech proper was divided into dis
cussion of three questions, viz the southern
question, civil service reform, and the fnan-
cial question. Upon the two first mentioned
subjects his remarks were not extended, and
although intended as defence of the admin
listration were judiceus, and if not convlnc-
ing in all points to his hearers were not cal
,culated to provoke controversy and cndanger
the harmony OF the republican party. The
troubles and outrages in the South were not
denied, but the government he claimed had
done all in the premises that it was author
ixed under the Constitution and laws Of the
country to do. In closing this part of his
subject, however, he made the following preg-
nant remarks "But, nevertheless, the pco-
= "ple of this country, hope without distinc-
"tion Of party-I would fain hope without
"distinction of residence or of State citizen
s'ship--wIl always consider it an intolera-
'.ble condition Of things that great commu-
= Unity, restored to all the privileges OF the
constitution and with an enlargement of
etheir suffrage in the councils of the nation,
"should insist upon maintaining the voting
"power to themselves and suppress the voting
"privilege, which was the only occasion and
consideration for its being accorded.
"Against that all the forces of free society
s'struggle and will continue to struggle, and
'.all the moral, all the social, all the legal,
'all the constitutional authority of the repub-
"lican party in the government of this
l"country shall always be thrown in favor of
"making that practical and real which in
'..the Constitution and in the rights of the
population Of these States is accorded to the
+ "humblest citizen. Applause. 50 long
ssas there remains this discord in the har-
"mony Of our restored allegiance, 50 long the
''republican party will have duties which it
ks-:Il b.osx. 10 10 ,,arcarx,,
Wy The greater and most important part Of
his speech was devoted to the financial ques-
ton, and that we publish in full, asking for
it the; careful attention and candid judgment
of all our readers, by whatever party name
they may call themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
Taxation,

Let il be fully understood, a. it can be easily
demonstrated, that the burden of taxation does
not at all come from education-from the cos, Of
schools and the employment Of competent men
and women as teachers. Taxation comes from
Ignorance, from incompetence, from crime and
psuperism from the lack or want Of education.
II the people who pay the taxes were enlightened
upon these points-if our teachers would take the
facts ss they exist, and use them, it would dssrm
very much Of the prejudice which is created by
the cry Of hard times and high taxes on account
of schools.
Intelligent people produce more than they con-
sumo. Intelligence begels industry, and when
people earn money thry it, aad invest H.
The smsll-fry politicians use this plea Of high
taxes-and the first thing they strike at is the
school system. The wages Of our teachers are
reduced. !, Nothing is said OF the amount Of
monsy stoien. Nothing Is said Of the cost Of
sustaining courts, constables. ails and prisonsof
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s2OO INvEsTMENr-sI,IIs, Is PROFIT

R. s. Webb Of Phila., Pa, writes August 10Th,
1879 "Messrs. LAWRENCE 4 CO: Yours
containing remittance for 81 1925, as profits on
my 200 shares, is received. Accept my thanks. as
am very well satisfied. As you request you may
this letter. | would recommend everyone
who feels disposed to speculate to send for your
circular" The new way of operating in stocks
by the COMBINATION SYSTEM enables peo-
pie with large small capital to reap similar ben
efts. BY this excellent plan the orders of thous.
ands of customers from city and country are pool.
ed toto ONE IMMENSE SUM and operated as a
MIGHTY INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT. Each
member of the Combination secures all the advan.
tages ofthe largest capital united with experience
skill. An investment of $40 pays $50, or pei
cent. on the stock during the month, 800 makes
500 profit. or per cent, and so on as the mar.
ket moves. Messrs. Lawrence 4 Co.'S new circu.
lar explains everything. Copyrighted and sent
free.) All kinds of Stocks and Bonds wanted
New Government Loan supplied on best terms
Best References furnished Lawrence & Co.
Bankers, 81 Exchange Place, ". Y. City. lit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

the time and labor lost by the want of knowing
how to do something.
Intelligence pays; ignorance costs; property
paws the cost of ignorance, and Of crime all the
time.
There is question OF productive industry and
of sound political economy entering into good
schools poor schools, which ought TO command
Immediate and persistent attentiop.-Amerdoan
journal Of Education.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
coNsuMPT1oN CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East india mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy, for
the speedy and permanent cure tor consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh. asthma, and all throat and
lung affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive, and desire to relief human suffer.
ing will send, free Of charge, to all who desire
it, this recipe, with full directions for preparing
and using, in German, French or English. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. w. Sherar, l49 Powers Block, Ro.
chester, New York. octl0-t&w4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Trial bottles DR.. Swayne's Compound Syrup Of
Wild Cherry, % cents.
The distressing congh, which threatened seriou.
results, is quickly cured before developing fa,a
pulmonary affection. For all throat, breast and
lung disorders, Asthmstic or Bronchial affec.
tons, Hopping Cough, Liver Complaint, Blood
Splitting, &C., no remedy is so prompt and effect
ual as "Dr. Swaynes Compound Syrup of Wild
Cherry" U -itt b.
81 have made use of this preparation for many
years, and it has proved to be very reliable and
eficacious in the treatment of severe and long
standing coughs. know Of two patients, now ia
comfortable health, who. but for its use, con.
slider would not now be living.
ISAAC S. HERBEIN. NJ. d.
Strsustown, Berks county, Pa.
Price Trial bottles, % cents large size, 81
or six for IS. A single 25 cent bottle will often
times cure recent cough or cold, and thus pre-
vent much suffering and risk of life. Prepared
only by DIR. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sor
BY leading Druggists. Partridge Brothers, agents
for Augusta. tsf sept20-teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28
FINANCIAL L COMMERCIAL.
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago Produce Market.
CHICAGO. October 26, 1878.
FLOUR-Exra spring 5.00a3z5: western 4.3O:
Southern 5.25.
WHEAT No. Red Winter d.; No. 2 So
a-Acash; - October; No. Chicago Spring
-sS's cash; So October. SOFAS Nov; No. 3.
6sh; December s2bs: rejaei I'd 54is
CORN sales, 331s 1875 cash; S7sa-- Oct. ;
8ha4- Nov; Dec 33s rejected, 3.aa-.
OAfS-lSt<a- cash; Octobcr is--a- ighi--
November; DEC. rst; rejected, i5S.
RYE-431.
BARLEY -95Ta95 cash; g7-a97h October ;
Nov. 95; Dec lU2.
PoRk-Casn 72o-a7.s7>a; October, 75,ha5O
Nov.7;7a7271s Dec. 32h.
LARD-Cash 6.GO-- al w 4 Oct 6.l2 I,al5; Nov
6.1Oa5.l0 -; Dec. Il 07h.
BULK MEATS-Shoulders 31a0-, short rib
sides 4sso; short clear RIB 5ha-; clear sides
5ka--. t-.
4 wHlSKEY-las.
FREiGHTs-Corn to Buffalo 2A cents; wheat
"a cents. Aal -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

ITCHING PILES. - The symptoms are
moisture, like Precipitation, intense itching, IN
creased by scratching, very distressing, psrticu-
larry at night ~ If pin worms were crawling in
and about the rectum, the private parts are some
times affected; il allowed to continue very seri-
ous results may follow. DIR. SwAYNE's ALL
HEALING OINTMENT is pleasant, sure cure.
HOME CUREs.-We were great sufferers from
Itching Piles, the symptoms were ~ above de-
sciibed, the use of Swayne's Ointment 10 short
time made perfect cure r s0 +.
j. w. CHRIST, Boot q Shoe House, 344 N. I'd St.
.n T. O. WEYMAN, Halter, 8 s. Eighth St., Phila
Reader, if you are suffering from this dis
tressing Complaint. or letter, Itch, Scald
Head, Ring Worm, BARRIERS Itch, any Crusty
Scaly, Skin Eruption, use Swayne's Ointment and
he cured. Sent by mail to any address on receipt
of price, lin currency postage stamps), SO cents
a box, three bexes 81 LIS. Address letters, DIR.
Swaype & Son, 800 N. Sixth Street. Philadelphia.
No charge for advice. Sold by leading drug
gists. Partridge Bros, agents for Augusta.
fe septic teod&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Health is an Inestimable Jewel. The cough
that deprives you of it may take your life too One
bottle Of Hales Honey Of Horehound and Tar
will avert the evil, and save you from consump-
ton. Will you weigh Life against half-dolar
Sold by all Druggists.
Hills HAIR & WHIsKER DYE, Black or Brown,
SOC. 4w. ..ts oc2-t&wlmo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Your sweetest inspiration and reward you get in
using Caswe lis NEW" ELIXIR, for the Blood,
is returning health and rosy cheeks Prepared
only by Caswell & Co. of Boston; proprietors of
Caswell & Co.'S SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGES,
for Coughs, and the beautiful WAX FLOSS
Hair dressing. For sale by all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

In our northern latitude where sudden changes
of temperature are so common, be sure and keep
supplied with Adamson's Balsam. 1t tempers the
climate and wards of consumption. Price IS cts.
- va ~ -'N hf oct23-+&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Q1assia Cups. Fill them with pnre cold water
and get drink of Btters that will do you good
Sold at Partridges Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-10-28

Few are aware of the Importance of checking
a cough or common cold in its first stage. That
which in the beginning would yield to a mild
remedy, If neglected. soon preys upon the Lungs.
Or. Bulls Cough Syrup affords instant relief.
Price, 25 cents. .
, 1878-05-03
Nature Demands a Tonic

When the nerves are unstrung, the head
aches, the appetite is poor or variable, the
sleep disturbed and a general depreciation
Of vital power is experienced Such state
Of things cannot long exist without the de-
velopment of serious disease. The most &C.
tive and genial inyigorant known is Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. The absolute purity
of its spirtuous basis and botanic ingredi.
ents gives it a permanent claim to public
confidence, and its surprising medicinal
value is admitted by medical men of distinc.
tion, by whom it is widely used in private
practice. For fever and ague-both as a
preventive and remedy - dyspepsia, liver
complaint, bilious remittent fever, constipa-
tion, choleraiC complaints, tatulence, and all
intestinal disorders, it is thoroughly relia.
Bile remedy. 1t is the anti-febrile specific par
excellence of the malarial districts OF this
and other countries, where diseases born OF
miasma prevail and as a general household
remedy it is also universally esteemed,
, 1878-05-03
Colonization.

While thrifty colorcd men are getting
rich in Georgia, many of their brethren
in South Carolina are burning with the
Liberian fever. A few weeks ago train
load of them was poured out upon the
wharves of Charleston, where they found
no means of getting to the promised
land, but the faith of the pilgrims is
again revived by the statement that
bark has. been bought in Boston to con,
vey them over the bounding billows, and
is about to sail for Charleston with the
President of the Emigration Society on
board To the vivid Imagination OF the
negroes who have been enlisted in the
movement, the Liberian colony is pic
tured as bright as Paradise, and many
of them confidently believe that the
highest type of earthly bliss is to be at
tanned there, along with the greatest
freedom from earthly ills. Still, no
great numbers of the cOlored race are
likely ever to emigrate across seas from
the Southern States, where their labor is
in constant demand in agricultural and
other industries The rice coast of
South Carolina and Georgia alone is a rich
field where, if the plantations are to be
worked at all, negro labor must hold an
absolute monopoly for at least half a
century. Under the present system of
drainage and culture, these rich lands
are the home of malaria which for six
months in the year is deadly to the white
race, while the peculiar constitution of
the negroes enables them to live and
work in it with impunity. 1t is owing
to this difference of constitution between
the two races, the planters having their
residences on the pine ridges or in the
towns remote from their plantations,
while the negroes have their quarters
close to the malaria clouded fields, apart
from humanizing influences, that the
negroes of the South Carolina coast are
so far behind those of the up country in
civilization. The effort that is expended
in the Liberian emigration scheme would
be much better directed toward the en-
lightenment of these benighted people,
to make them good citizens and indus
trious farmers where they are.-N, Z,
Sun.
, 1878-05-03

An ENERGETIC AGENT WANTED.-I
wish to employ an energetic man of 40,
to sit in my hall and be my Agent
Answerer and Pedder- Conciliator. lean
not say that the work is light, but the
wages will be good. want him to be
well up in Scripture, so that he may be
able to entertain the man with big BIZ
BILE to sell. He must know music so as
to battle the man who has sworn to sell
my house an organ. He must be able to
detain the agent of B1rum & Bleedum's
unrivaled sewing machine, and so control
the conversation that the kind-hearted
agent shall depart, feeling that enough
has been said lie will have to be kind
to the man with the brooms, but, at the
same time, firm. To the person who APP
pears as agent of the Consolidated Ency.
clopedia of Medieval Literature, he must
exercise urbanity aud not attempt to cur
tail the conversation, this work having
been subscribed to by Mr.. Goldpot and
Mr.. Silverware, leading citizens. In fact
as to all these agents, he must be patient,
respectful, polite. There is one visitor
though, upon whom | shall permit him
so eXpend his pent.up feelings. He shall
be not only allowed, but authorized, to
smash into 100000 fragments the person
who comes and leaves patent medicine
circular and asks that the circular be re-
turned when called for. Address En-
durance, Box ,O00.-COurier Journal.
, 1878-05-03

LOST HER INDIA SHAwL.-Queen Vic
toria has been in the habit for many
years of presenting a beautiful India
shawl as a wedding present to her noble
lady friends on their marriage. But it
is noted that the traditional present has
been withheld from Lady Flora Hastings
on her marriage with the Duke of Nor
folk, and the omission has caused no
little talk, and much surmise as to the
reason of Her Majesty's course. 1t is
now said that it is because Lady Flora is
a pervert to the Roman Catholic Church,
of which her husband is conspicuous
member The Queen, it is added, has no
special antipathy to Roman Catholics
who have been brought up in that
faith; but she dislikes those who 60
over to Rome exceedingly, and for that
reason will take no notice of the recent
wedding.
, 1878-05-03

ONE WAY OF SERVING A WRGT.-A
very clever mode of serving a writ was
adopted by London attorney in the case
of bright, particular operate star whom
he couldn't approach. He took a stage
box, and after she had finished song
threw bouquet. 1t was received with a
fascinating smile. Nesting amid the
roses was billet, but it did not prove to
be particularly doux. Victoria" ex-
claimed the lady, as her eye caught that
name, when she tore it open behind the
scenes. "My names not Victoria; why,
what's this? Victoria, by the grace of
God, greeting The Queens Bench in
sisted that it was good service, and she
was arrested just as she was about to play,
when kindly Peer paid the money, and
saved her from sponging house.
, 1878-05-03
Little People

And what they should wear has often puz.
zled :ond mammas. For the benefit of those
who do not know we will state that at Sulli-
vans, l20 Kearny street, they make chill
dren's dresses and cloaks a speciality and
keep on hand full assortment made Of the
new style of wooden materials, also of pique,
swiss, cambria and calico. No one
should make child's suit until they have
seen the inducements offered at Sullivan's
Cloak and Suit House, l2O Kearny street,
San Francisco.
, 1878-05-03

WANTED-A good Agent in every city,
town and village in the United States, to
take subscriptions for the COMMERCIAL AD.
voCATE, the only anti Catholic and conserva.
tive labor paper published in America Sub.
scription $500 year, in advance Good in.
ducements will be offered to agents. Write
for terms and full particulars. Address Com.
MERcIAL ADVOCATE, 526 Montgomery Street,
San Francisco, Cal.
, 1878-05-03

PHYSICIANS OF high standing unhesitating-
ly give their Endorsement to the use of the
Graelenberg. Marshalps Catholicon for all fe-
male complaints. The weak and deblitatcd
find wonderful relief from a constant use Of
this valuable remedy. Sold by all druggists.
81 80 Dcr bottle,
, 1878-05-03

And others, not satisfied with the goods and prices n
the Interior, would and It TO their advantage to for
ward their orders to the old and welknown Grocery
House Of c. j. HAwLEY & Co., established In 1858
1t has one of the largest and best selected stock OF
goods on the Pacific Coast. Please favor us with your
orders. We guarantee satisfaction or refund the
money Goods shipped to any depot or boat free OF
charge. Do not hesitate to send your orders. c. j.
HAWLEY g. CO., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, ais
and 2l7 sutter street, San Francisco. p. o. Box sIi
, 1878-05-03

j. W. SHAEFFER IL CO.'S GREEN SEAL
CIGARS are made from finest Havana To.
bacco 323 Sacramento street, San Francisco
, 1878-05-03

ALL Photographs made at the New York Gallery
No. 25 Third st. s. F., are guaranteed to be first class
Prices TO sui the times. j. H. PETERS Proprietor.
, 1878-05-03

CANARY BIRDS from t2 TO IS. sent C. o. D. to any
part OF the country. Send for circulars to A. LOzIER
4I3 Kearny street, san Francisco.
, 1878-05-03

TEETH SAvED.-Filling Teeth a specially. Scts Of
Teeth from $40 upward. Teeth extracted without
pain. DR. MORFFEw, IeO Suttcr street, S f.
, 1878-05-03

HERBlNE should be in the hands of every
frst-cass druggist. Ask your druggist for
1t, and If he has none, tell him to order a
dozen bottles.
, 1878-05-03
PurehRning Agency.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF superior finish at Morse's Palace
Of Art, AZ MONTGOMERY street, San Franesco.
, 1878-05-03

HERBINE is worth $500 bottle to any
person who needs it, but is sold for $500 per
bottle.
, 1878-05-03

HERBINE contains nothing injurious to
the system.
, 1878-05-03

HERBINE should not be confounded with
cheap nostrums made to sell at low price
, 1878-05-03

HERBINE should be used by every family.
, 1878-05-03

BurrERTcK & Co.'S Patterns spring styles. Send
stamp for catalogue. l24 Post st., San Francisco
, 1878-05-03

HERBlNE purihes the blood.
, 1878-05-03

HERBINE is household blessing.
, 1878-05-03

Ss0 oOn-FOR SALE IN OAKLAND CAL.
tDC,CUO House and Lot in the most rapidly i'm.
proving part Of the city; within minutes walk
(nOrth) from Adalinc or Centre Street Station. LOT
3SXllj. House nearly new. large and be utiiul
cottage in the finest style OF architecture N rooms.
tNo bay windows. two marble manels, gas, BATH hot
and cold water, and all modern improvements. VIII
be sold AZ a bargain for cash. Inquire on the prems
es, 1916 Klrkham St, or OF n. Il. JOHNSTON, 59j
Market ST.. San Francisco. third hOor.
, 1878-05-03

cTnnKc In. &. HOOKER, Commission Stock
y iUuhO Broker, Successor TO Gardiner Hnoker)
Member of San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.
Buys and sells only on Commission, Liberal adyan.
ces made on active accounts OFFtCE-No. 33O
Pine San ErnnClgCO
, 1878-05-03

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