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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
THE ZULU TROUBLE.
Chelmsford Acting ON the Defensive.

LONDON, February 20. Cape Town advic
es to February ] It'll say the situation is un.
changed. Chelmsford is acting strictly on
the defence. The British loss in the fight al
Roskes Drift, the 22d of January, including a
native contingent, is estimated at over Ave
hundred
Prince Louis Napoleon is recommended to
Lord Chelmsford, Commander-in-Chief of the
South African forces, as an extra Aide-de.
Camp and will shortly be gazetted with the
local rank of Captain, unattached.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
MASSACHUSETTS,.
The Lynn Murder.

BosToN, February %. Nothing new in the
Lynn murder mystery. Detectives are ac-
lively at work, and one of them gives 1t as
his opinion that the crime was committed in
or near Boston, and that the victim came
from some lying-in establishment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Mr.. T. j. Clifford, of lewiston has been
during the winter. Accurate, prompt and
courteous, he has filled the place to the great
acceptance Of all having business at the office.
DIR. Yellowstone did not treat .24s patients
in five days, as was announced. He remained
in Bangor about six weeks and treated the
above number of patients during his stay
there. DIR. Yellowstone's agent arrived in
convenient apartments at the Cony House en-
gagged an Office corner of State and Oak
streets. Since then arrangements have been
made for suitable parlors at the Cony House
and the Doctor will be there Tuesday, March
4th, at 8 A. NJ, as at first intended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Miss Susan Fisher, for many years well
known by our people millner and fancy
goods dealer. died last Thursday night at
Litchfeld, where she was visiting relatives
and friends. Her age was 50 years. She
was long Il resident of Augusta, and most
respected lady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Bangor Complains.

Bangor Complains.
gentleman in Augusta who had noted
the fact that the members of the House from
Bangor had but little influence on account
of their extreme modesty, indted the follow
ing coup!et to one of their constituents in
Bangor:
lord have mercy your luckless town,
For the roiceiess Pickard and the silent Brown.
He received the following response:
We trust that Messrs. Brown and Piekard will
get the difdence, which is Bangor trait, suf
ciently by the last Of the session, take audible
part Ia the closing proceedings. We intend to send
them back next winter. provided they will let their
voice be heard once this session, but some people
say that such city of Bangor ought not to be repre-
sented by silent men. Portland has always had
some one or more men, who could, upon pinch
saw that they .'moved to adjourn" but here are
Brown and Pickard, two full grown men, who have
merely "bottomed chairs" the whole of the session
When they are Intercepted upon the subject they
say "that the real work Of legislation is done III
committee rooms" That may do in some localities
but the class of men who voted for Brown and Pick
= will not be satisfied with such trash. They
wish 10 have the wind aHitsted by their Representa-
tives - frequently ~ any other man agitates 1t.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
INDIANA.
Destructive Fire.

New ALBANY, February %. An extensive
confagration at Paoli county, the seat of Or
ange county, Ind, this morning. destroyed
$40, 900 worth of property, including the Al
bany Hotel, boot and shoe store, grocery
store and nine dwellings. Small insurance.
Incendary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
THE INDIANS.


NEW York, February 20. A despatch from
Fort Robinson, yesterday, says that Little
VOLTS band of hundred Indians, are raid
ing north of the Black Hills. among ranches,
for provisions, not committing any murders.
Two companies Of the 18th cavalry have been
out week from Fort Mead, and have not yet
been heard from.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
IOWA..
Esrns
Jones mills

MONTICELLO, February %. Jones mills
are burned. Loss, Sl2, 900.
Three houses of J. =. Coulsom at Colvile,
were burned. and the children who were left
by their mother while she visited neighbors
burned to death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

For New England and the Middle States,
winds shifting to easterly and southerly, in
creasing in force, high but falling barometer
and slowly rising temperature during the day,
with increasing cloudiness, followed by snow
during the afternoon or night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

M. II. Bull, for the murder Of Catherine
Richards, was sentenced to be hung Friday,
April Is.
The thermometer was 80 below zero, Thurs
day night, at st. Johnsbury, VT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Rev. Mr.. Penney will repeat his lecture,
given some weeks since, on Temperance
and Common Sense" in the Free Baptist
Church tomorrow (Sabbath) evening at Z
O'Clock. This is done at the request of sever
al of our citizens who regarded the lecture as
a timely one. The seats are free and the
public are cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Pedestrianism.

W. II. butcher. the Lee pedestrian, began
an attempt at 10 o'clock Thursday night, in
a hall at Great harrington, to walk LIS miles
in As hours At O'Clock this evening. %
hours from the start, he had made 81 miles.
He will accomplish the undertaking easily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

We hare Il special bargain in yard
Wide BrOWn ShretinO at 3 cts per
yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Mr.. p. c. Dolliver exhibits to us pullet's
egg, measuring 8 IA inches by 10 l-s inches,
inside of which is another perfectly formed
egg with hard shell. The pullet producing
this is of the Plymouth Rock breed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Instea Of the usual services at the Metho-
dist church tomorrow, at l04 O'Clock there
will be ''missionary meeting" Addresses
on the subject of ''IIome and Foreign Mis-
sions," will be given by Rev. DR.. Allen and
Rev. Mr.. Grovenor of Ilallowell and the
pastor, Rev. w. II. Sterling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01


kennebec District Lodge met in quarterly session
with Oakland Lodge. No. 800. Gardiner, "Wednesday
at IL O'Clock, A. NJ and opened in due form with til.
following officers:
Dist Templar C. r. Toward Watervire
Counsellor, "A. II. Burrell, No. Nassnlboro'
/" Vice Templar. Mrs. j. A. Hodgdon, Water
ville
" Secretary, Miss T. NJ. Brainerd, China.
" Treasurer, }. G. Jones, Gardiner.
-" Chaplain, Mrs. = X. Thomas, Gardiner.
+. w d. T., F. A. A. Heath, Halloweh
Organist, Mrs. Sarah kidder Clinton.
Eleven Lodges in the District were represented by
delegates. Seventeen reported in a strong active
condition.
Reports Of the District remplar and committee on
state of the ORDER represented the temperance work
aud interest steadily the increase. eyincing good
moral sentiment and renewed courage.
The following officers installed for the ensu.
lug quarter by State Deputy. Hon. Joshua Nye, as
sisted by q. A. Hildreth. Acting Grand Worthy Mar
shall
Dist. Tempar. NJ =. Hatch, Clinton.
% Counsellor, =. A. A. Heath. Hallowell.
d" Vice Templar, Miss +. NJ. Brainerd. China
" Secretary, Mrs. sarah kidder, Clinton.
" Treasurer. J. &. Jones, Gardiner.
" Chaplain, Mrs. +. X. Thomas, Gardiner.
The following chosen to repre- sent the District
in the Grand Lodge:
NJ L. Hatch, Clinton.
+. A. A. Heath, fiaowel.
Abbie Nelson, Togus.
Alternates:
j. +. Howard, Hallowell.
Mrs +. X. Thomas, Gardiner,
Emma Jaquith, Gardiner
The Lodge adopted resolves urging more vigilance
and personal effort in supervising the liquor traffic
thanking the Hon. members of the Senate and House
of Representatives for the noble stand they have
taken by rejecting the petitions which would have
extended the curse of intemperance throughout our
beloved state, recommending the support of temper
nnce organizations of whatever name and resoiv Ing
that IL il the duty Of every temperance to vote
for man for any Office ia state. town, county
who Is not an active out spoken temperance man.
Voted to hold the next session Of kennebec Dis
trict Lodge with Granite Lodge, IIallowell.
Adjourned.
A public meeting was holden In the evening, un.
der the auspices the District Lodge, VI. T.. Hatch,
presiding.
!. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Cortes.
. Music
3 Remarks by VI. +. Hatch of Clinton.
Music seeking TO Save"
Remarks by Levi Goodwin of Gardiner.
Remarks bv Rev. Mr.. Cortes of Gardiner.
Select reading. Charles Baker.
Music, 40 Where are the Reapers."
Remarks, A. II. Burrell, No. Nassalboro.
10 Remarks, j. X. Osgood.
II Select Reading, Charles Berry.
IL Reading paper, Miss Jaquith. Gardiner, Edi
tress
IT, Remarks, J. +. Ladd Gardiner.
II Remarks, Mrs. j. A. Hodgdon. G. W. V. r.
Wateryile.
10 Recitation, Chas. Berry, Gardiner.
10 Remarks, Mrs. +. X. Thomas.
Il Music "Darc TO he a Daniel"
Is Remarks, Mrs. 4. X. Mardsn.
10 Remarks, Mrs 4. ID. Aeaf, Gardiner.
20 Remarks, j. 7. Leuzader, Monmouth.
Music, sweet Bye and Byr"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
4 Sensible Fenian .

NEW YonK. February %. O'Kelly, the
lost Fenian, who arrived here yesterday, and
says he desires to go to work at his trade as
shoemaker, Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
PLEURO.PNEUMONIA.
The Disease Confined to the SeabOard

NEW YORK, February 2s. DIR. Bushmam,
L. s. Veterinary Surgeon, says that investi-
CATION clearly shows that the cattle disease is
confined entirely to the seaboard, and 10 not
found west Of the Alleghanies, and the pro-
tests of, importation of American cattle by
England and Canada, needless and unjust.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Oar stock of Black CASH
meres has been largely in-
creased by recent purchases.
We shall continue to make a
specially Of these goods. deter
mined to maintain the reputation.
we have acquired for selling
them cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
ILLINOIS.
Arreste /.

CHICAGO, February 2s. The Deputy U. s.
Marshal arrested, yesterday, at Pitkn and
Peoria, some fifty persons, under indictment
at Springfield, for completely in whiskey
frauds, some of them prominent and wealthy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Gall and Sec the ssFOx.s
AND OTHER BRHECH.LOADlNG GCNA
an sAyyeRD = Co.'S GUN sSosB,
Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Don't dose them to sicksess aud deafA rifA Souiifs
LPeeoc, Antimoniais Bloodroof, Lobeiia or Opissss
bat give them slippery Kim Lezenges TN abundance.
Large Boxes Is Cents. Sent by mail. postage paid,
to any part Of the United States upon receipt fpse
CASwELL CO., Boston, Proprietors. For sale by
all Druggists. jan2stissm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Focal ann State News.
Saturday, March l, 1879.

Ag-Messrs. Williamson Greenwood have added
a large lot Of goods to their five cent counter.
The goods are all In their ne of business, and II will
paw to step In and examine. feb22fu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
OHIO.
burned TO Death.

NELsoNviLLE, February 2s. The House
of j. NJ. Lemsford was burned this morning.
MIR. Lemsford and six children were smoth-
cred or burned 10 death Only his wife and
one child escaped
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

On the first policy issued by the Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company of Maine,
twelve wears premiums were paid before the
policy became claim by the death of the
party insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Correction.

The rumor that case of pleuro-pneumonia
had been discovered at the stockyards, proves
unfounded. There is not the least evidence
OF the disease among the cattle anywhere in
the Northwest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
FoRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Second Session.
WASHINGTON, February 20.
Senate.

The vice-President laid before the Senate
communication from David T. Corbin, with
drawing from the contest for the seat to which
he claims to be lawfully elected; tabled.
Mr.. Morrill,, from census committee. re-
ported back the census bill as amended by
the House, and recommended that the Senate
now concur and ask for a conference.
Mr.. Conkling said some amendments would
be made, and upon his motion it was ordered
that the amendments be printed and further
consideration postponed till tomorrow.
After passing number of private bills the
Senate resumed bill for payment of arrears Of
pensions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

WASHINGTON, February 2s The Potter
in secret eession, have done moth
in q hut audit accnnnfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

The Maine Temperance Journal. we are
happy to say, has not suspended. The pro-
prietor has purchased the New York Living
Issue, and the paper has assumed the name
of the Living Issue" 1t is published at
Portland, by Mr.. +. G. Rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

We trust that the rumor is without founda-
ton, that Mr.. Withheld is to close the Au-
gusta House soon after the adjournment of
the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

lesTt and Leo
don't fail -
" ays have
bedside; tvs
en- when yU
Istopye ur
pees0H ere
to 0SdrM.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
NOminatiOn.

PORTLAND, February %. The republicans
tonight nominated William Senter, candi-
date for MAYOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

The famous burlesque and pantomime of
Robinson Crusoe, will be presented in Gran
tie Hall, on Tuesday evening of next week.
The company includes the great clown, James
:. Mafiitt, who is well known here in the
burlesque "Humpty Dumpty."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

4 Young lady. in looking at the model for
the Soldiers Monument, exclaimed, "Why |
thought that it was going to be larger"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Mr.. Charles Stevens of Sidney, brags on
two potatoes weighing 2 81 pounds. They
are Of the Seeding variety, and said to he
greatly superior to Early Rose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Church, Cor
{ q re roo nd
use them. AL
them by your
or three tax
retire " III
Cough. Es
they adapted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Portsmouth, February 2s. Chases wool
en- mills, idle about six months, are to mme-
diately start, with an increased number of
hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Russell Bros. finished work at their ice
18th. The have cut and housed on the Ken
nebec this season, more than $4,000 tons Of
100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
BY TELEGRAPH.
{ Associated Press kilograms to the Daily
Kennebec Journal
MAINE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Reform Club Anniversary

LEWISTON, February rs. The Lewiston
Reform Club celebrated its fourth anniversary
to-day. The meeting was large and enthusi-
astic. There were many present from other
places.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Having purchased the entire stock and good will
o. the above firm, beg leave to say that shall con
carefully selected stock Of goods to meet the wants
Of my customers fully, and shall sell ut the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Elegant Corned Beef, out of the big Ok,
can be hal nj Dow 4 Storcr's to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Dissolution Of Co-partnership.

Dissolution Of Co-partnership.
TINE CO.PARTNERSHIPh heretofore existing be-
4 tween ths undersIgned and known a. GETcH.
KLL LASH. Millinery, IL this day dissolved BY
mutual consent.
Al indebted to the old firm will please call and
settle immediately.
MISS A. O. GEr~HELLs
MRS. T.. c. LASH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Boston Stock List.

BOstOn MOCK List.
Sales at the Brokers Board
BosToS, February Is.
Boston Maine Railroad, lIl-aIl,l
Eastern Railroad, l0i . lOf
Portland, Saco Portsmouth Railroad, as asa
Boston Maine Railroad new bonds,) iIs siI7l
Eastern Railroad, new bonds,) 3l's, ssia6si
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
MUSICAL:

MIR. stephen Grover Of Boston, will con.
tnue his visits to Augusta and vicinity as hereto.
fore from time to time to tune and repair pianofortes
or to put them In complete order when the occasion
demands, at prices proportionate to the amount of
work required, without the necessity Of moving them
from the house. The subscriber. being a maker of
pinno-fortes aud formerly manufacturer in hos
ton, and lately six years In the mandatory OF Mes
srs. Chickering 4 Sons, enables him to present to
the musical public entirely different class of work
than has been heretofore introduced. Therefore, If
your piano has become demoralized seemingly
used up. IL can be made good new in tone action
and durability BY improving this opportunity you
will have "A musical instrument worthy Of its name
instead of that imperfect with which you are
deavOring to entertain Yourself and friends. Orders
left with ]. {. HovEY Son, Music Dealers will be
attended to at an early date The patronage Of the
musical public is respectfully solicited.
STEPHEN GROVER, Piano-Forte Maker.
marlt3m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
FINANCIAL AND coMksRc1AL
New York Money Market.
Erening Report.

Nkw foRk February 2.
Money loaned at 5-as- v cent. ON can closing at
4-eo- per cent.
Sterling AsSia4ss for long, and ASH 49, for short
sight.
Carrying rates. i-s2-; borrowing rates, an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Buy DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t cures.
To be had at al! Druggists for 20 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Difn

In this city, Feb. 20, Miss Abbie N. Jordan, aged
As years, and IL months. Funeral services this
Saturday 7. NJ, at o'clock from her rooms ia Ne
oman building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Weather ReDOrts.
Work Resumed.

LlTTLEToS, February 2s. Thermometer 81
below; at Bethlehem, IL below.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

The town debt is Sl,1.j uncollected taxes,
81, 426.1s. The town tax is 81, 936.5s.
Attached to the report is an able report Of
the Supervisor of Schools, |. \. Wadsworth,
Esq, showing the condition of all the schools
in town, and giving many valuable sugges-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

En-. Journal: 1t is the opinion of experts that
the Reformers, at the same rate of progress they
have made in grading Sewall street extension for
the last fortnight, will in another week make hole
big enough for common sized fireplace and
would suggest that the city provide fuel for fire
there that the Reform retainers can be kept well
warmed for the coming election. OBSERVER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01
Manchester Town Affairs.

From the annual report of the town officers
Of Manchester, we learn that the appropria-
tions and expenditures for the past year have
been as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

Hon. Lewis Barker was in the city yester-
dav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-01

The grcenbackers of Lewiston had a very
depl,rable failure of rally in Lewiston the
other evening. One M Tullis presented a
glowing picture of the future when every man
can m lnlfarturc his own green5acks. The
Journal of that city says:
The audience then went home. folded the
drapery of its couch about it, and laid itself
down TO pleasant dreams of Mr.. Tulls' Ar
cadia, where money shonld be as free as air,
and the man who ''has on his other pants"
and borrows five dollars Of a friend, should
be paid six per cent. interest by a man who
lends him the money. What a paradise this
will be for dead beats,
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1879-10-02
Prices.

hrom tho Chicago Express
Prices are the estimate of mankind of
the relative value of one thing to another,
as compared with money. The term
"price" is ordinarily employed to denote
the amount Of value possessed by given
thing expressed in terms Of money. Thus
when we say wheat is worth n dollar u
bushel," dollar is the price of a bushel
of wheat. But while we constantly use
language in such way as to imply that
the value Of the thing to which we affix
the "price" is the sole fact we wish to de-
termine, In reality, we put price on mon.
ey as we do on whatever we "price." :"
When we say corn is worth half a dol
lar bushel," we virtually say that The
price of a dollar is two bushels of corn.
The average scale of prices measures the
value of money as etfectually as money
measures the prices of commodities. The
scale of prices is governed chiefly by two
influences.
FIRST, the amount of legal tender money
IN circulation, increases the amount and
the price of labor rises, and that raises the
price of commodities. Diminish the
amount Of money, and wages and COM
modities fall in price. Money is like
everything else. The scarcer it is, the
dearer it Is, and the more labor or COM
modlties it takes to purchase given
sum.
Second, the extent to which public and
private credit is employed in the form OF
notes, checks, bills of exchange, &c. 1t is
not the amount Of money in existence
which determines prices, so much as the
amount in active circulatio : From 1866
to 1873 the circulating medium was dimin-
ished by the funding of over a thousand
million greenbacks and treasury notes,
still prices were kept up by the substitu.
tions of inflated credits in place of money
until the crash Of the latter year produced
sudden and actual contraction of money
and credit Of over thousand million dol
lars in day, which caused prices to fall
like the forest before a cyclone.
Prior to this time prices had become cs.
tablished, and all debts and contracts
were made with reference to those prices.
But the contraction ofthe currency enhan-
ced the value of money, deprecated prices
and robbed every man who sustained the
relation of debtor, or contractor, entered
INTO with reference to the scale of prices
previously existing.