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Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-09
THE CURRENCY.

Notwithstanding the signs OF pros
perily manifested everywhere, ther
Is a good deal of complaint in regart
to the purchasing capacity of money
The Democratic party propose TO re
duce this by incI easing the cainag,
and circulation of silver. This plar
has been selected because it IL thu
most natural and most practicable
method of arriving at what is desired
If the opportunity Of issuing abso-
Lutte money ever existed in this coun-
try it has passed. 1t departed with
the return ofprosperity and the re-
funding Of the national debt, and it is
to be hoped the financial condition Of
the country will never again be such
as to induce any large number of
persons TO tolerate for moment the
idea of fiat money. 'sgs. az..
The greenback, which is the best
substitute for money that has been
used in this country, which was en-
dorsed by the democracy at Jefferson
City-which the Republican party has
been and still is so anxious to get rid
of, and which would have been re-
deemed and cancelled but for demo-
cratic interference-is neither fat nor
absolute money, whatever these may
mean, as they are varIo1sly interpre-
ted in the shifting platforms of the
hour. The greenback is nothing De-
yond a promise to pay more or less
dollars, and nothing has yet been
recognized as dollar, in this coun-
try, but gold and silver coin. De-
clarlng greenbacks legal-tenders did
not convert them into either fat or
absolute money. The legal-tender
quality impaired to them fixed ca
paclty to pay debts, but it conferred
no purchasing power. What of this
last requisite they have manifested, |
has varied with the confidence re-
posed by the public in the govern
ment Of willingness and ability to full
I'll Its promise of redemption. Dur
ing the war too little purchasing pow
er was attached to greenbacks, but
since the resumption and the accumu-
lation Of gold and silver to redeem
them they will buy as much as coin,
but even now they have no more pur-
chasing capacity than lawful money.
II law increasing the issue of
greenbacks could be passed, no rea-
sonable objection could be made to
1T. The circulation of the country
could be enlarged in that way as we'll
as by coinage Of silver. What makes
a silver bill the most natural and
practicable, is the probability that a
well prepared silver law will attract
to its support sufficient votes to pass
it over veto.
10 talk OF our subsidiary coins as
fiat or absolute money is sheer non
sense. The honor of the country IS
as fully pledged for the redemption
of them, as Of greenbacks in lawful
4
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-09

result of concentration and centralisa
tion, the pet theory of Its Republican
rulers, is failure, productive of uni
versal unhappiness and discomfort.
For years the capital of New England
has been accommodating in the hands
of fewer and fewer persons, and in
those vast corporations, without which
the factories, works and roads which
are their pride, can be neither
CONSTRUCTED nor operated. In
New England as no where else there
has been manifested disposition to
employ the best organizing and brain
power to regulate labor, improve ma
,chinery, conduct manufactures and
take the oversight of rail roads. All
that can be done by the combination
of talent and capital has been accom-
! plished, and the same grave and dan
gerous political and social theories
reached in regard to all industries
have been developed there as in Old
England. ''.5
The would -be-American reformers,
the labor-greenbac kers, differ but little
from their friends in Old Eng
land? The same source of accom-
plishing their aims is evidently looked
at by the new lights of both centi-
nents, and that source is government.
The workingmen of both nations have
learned this from their employers. IT
government can assist capital, if it
can organize it into corporations, help
it with subsidies, drawbacks and
grants, and protect its products by a
tariff, it is quite natural that the
workingmen should seek to divert
such powers from the assistance of
the rich to the help of the poor. This
is what the labor-greenbackers de-
mand. They seek aid from govern
ment, but they ask at the same time
that assistance shall be given by di-
rect legislation, and not as heretofore
in New England by such representa-
tions of power as authorized corpora.
tons and monopolies. They demand
that all property, real and personal,
shall be nationalized--that is, turned |
over to government-thel land TO be !
re-divided, and capital to be employed ,
IS congress may direct. They ask
that corporations be dissolved and |
heir works, machinery and railroads
De put into the hands of the nation to .
De operated by it. They insist ON
lothing but paper money; and finally,
would have hours of labor and wages
or work fixed by government In CO.
operative establishments owned and
by the national legislature.
Such views are as wild as they are
visionary, and yet they are enter
aimed by thousands in both conti-
lents. As far as the rights of land
lolders extend, they will probably be
lpturned in Old England, as they
lave been in France, and were New
england the United States, the
ireenbackers might succeed in their
inns. The west, however, will have
ONE voice in these matters, and to
'e forewarned is to be forearmed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-09
ssuardian's Notice

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION--Tbe
~ partnership heretofore existing
between Jno. M. Menefee and j. l..
Southworth is this day dissolved by
mutual consent, j. l.. Southworth
retiring. All bills are payable to J.
NJ tMenefee, who wishes to return
thanks for past liberal patronage and
VIII always endeayor to please i'm the
future. j. NJ. MFNEFEE.
-. j. L, SOUTHWORTH.
Mexico, No, Aug. l, 1879 Goat
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-09

3. M. Edwards has been appoint
ed to receive contributions at this
place to the fund being raised for the
benefit Of Gen. Hoods, orphan chill
dren. All who desire to contribute
to this charity will call on him at
once as he will report to the Govern
or by the 18th Of November. Our
citizens should give this matter at
tention. A benefit of some kind
should be gotten mp at once. a a..a
Mexico weekly ledger., 1879-10-09
At Last.

At last we have found a conscien-
tious sewing machine agent, Last
Tuesday, as jury was being empan-
nelled in the Moore murder case, G.
w. Vandeman, local agent for the
American sewing machine, stated
that he had conscientious scruples
against hanging man for murder.
Who says there is nothing new TN.
der the sun! tH4 saI .essss
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
PLEURo-PNEUMoNI

In connection with the foregoing may be apropos
to mention here few facts in relation to the excite
ment that has prevailed the past week at the Union
Stock Yards. Chicago. and among live stock dealers
generally in the West regarding the reports which
pneumonia. 1t is very unfortunate that such
should have gained credence even for moment. for
the injury it is calculated to do is very great The
whole thing more the result OF hasty Judgment
and nervous excitement the part of those
to whom has been intrusted the inspection Of live
stock at this point than any desire to strike blow
the cattle interests of the West for it be
ceded that the gentlemen in whose hands this matter
rests are commendaby jealous of the good Of this
section Of the country. That the report has gone
abroad that q of contagious pleuro- pneumonia
was discovered here there he doubt and It is
due to the Western interests that it should
be corrected. 1t appears that on the 22d Of
February heifer was found at the stock
yards which, the government inspector reports,
exhibited signs of pleuro-pneumona." The animal
was at once killed. and steps taken to examine it.
Before this was done the inspector unwisely, and
when laboring under great mental excitement,
sought out the Collector of this port and informed
been discovered and assistance of experts asked
in order to make o thorough examination. AT
the same time an assistant OF the government
inspector informed the editor Of the Ma
ti0f,dI Lire Stock Journal, in this city. that
they had found of contagious pleuro rneu-
monia. Coming from q source deemed authoritative,
this statement repeated, and the announcement
at out that the dreaded cattle disease had
in fact made it's appearance at the West This
prior the careful Investigation Of the lungs and
pleura of the slaughtered heifer day two later
when the authorities had looked into the matter with
greater care, the diseased parts of the animal
found to not show any enlargement, mottled condi-
ton disease of the peura. In contagious pleuro
pneumonia these conditions always present.
The hepatization Of the lungs showed only that
the beast had been afflicted with sequel
Of some lung. disease probably common pneumonia.
which Is not in the slightest degree dangerous
contagious These statements as to the condition OF
this animal made by accomplished veterinarians
and must be accepted as true. Meantime. however.
the other report had gone out. and it will probably
be time before the effect OF the false announce
ment be neutralized. The government inspector
has, OF course, sriven to shake of from himself all
responsibility for the first rumor but 1t would ap
pear that his excited condition and haste to make
known the fact that an animal had been found with
pneumonia symptoms had the effect to falsify tho
true condition Of things. 1t nothing more than
common sporadic pleuro-pneumonia not
taQiOus. siI
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
KINGS COUNTY MILK EXCHANGE.

regular meeting Of the Kings County Milk Ex-
change held yesterday afternoon at their in
Everetts Hall. Fulton street. Brooklyn. President
John Covert in the chair. Mr.. E. Demng acted
secretary pro tens Mr. N. B. Kimer being in Albany
looking after the bill reducing the freight milk.
The following despatch received from Mr.. Killmer.
was read by the secretary
JOHN COVERT Milk Exchange, No. 39s Fulton street.
Brooklyn =
Remarks favorably received by committee. Eric not
represented. Final hearing next Wednesday Success
assured; Committee printing of argument indspen
sable Presented resolutions Governor who said law
must be enforced until the people receive pure milk:
N. B. KILLMER.
The proposed bill regulating the sale of milk in
the city OF Brooklyn and providing for the estab-
lishment of milk bureau, with inspectors and
license fees. which was brought up at previous
the bill finally postponed until future meeting
for the purpose OF er abng the members of the Ex-
change to inform IT, selves its legality After
transacting furt business Of unimportant
character the meeting adjourned.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
SHERIFF KIMBALL, OF LOWELL.

Intelligence from Lowell. Mass. announces the
death in that city ON Monday night Of sheriff Kim
ball. much respected citizen. st the age of sixty
we're cold, which soon developed into pneumonia
and completely prostrated him. He rallied slightly
on sunday and hopes of his recovery were enter
tatned but these were dispeled before the day was
known throughout the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts as a genial and honorable man. He had been
elected Sheriff OF the county Of Middlcsex, term
after tern for many years past.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
JOHN KENNARD.

Mr.. John Kennard of the well known stationery
house Dey street. died of typhoid fever at his resi-
dencc on Magnolia avenue, Jersey City Heights. on
Thursday evening. the 9th inst aged hfty two years.
He native of this city and began life as book
binder In 1862 he became partner In the stationery
business with Mr.. j. q. Seymour, who died few
days ago. In 1867 Mr.. Kennard Councilman
for the Twentyfrst district of this city, and he
subsequently connected with the Board of Education.
Becoming citizen OF Jersey City in 1850 he for
that city. He will be buried on Sunday afternoon
with Masonic honors.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08

even Of practical reformer he will be remembered
"a man of unwearied industry and philanthropy
expended upon useful Objects and as highly char"
acteristic product OF American institutions.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
CAPTAIN JESSE BARKER.

Captain Jesse Barker died at his family residence.
No. 2O2 Warren street. South Brooklyn on Thursday
evening, in the year of his age Deceased
born in East Chester New York. in 1893. being
the descendant Of old English family that emf
grated to this country about the middle Of the last
century. His father was farmer and well of.
but Jesse. when child nine years Of age. formed
desire to become He'll Gate pilot. and early
apprentced to the profession to which he devoted
long life. He received his credentials pilot when
he twenty-five years old, and at the time of
his death the Oldest pilot surviving of the brave
who formed his contemporaries half q century ago.
Though naturally quiet and retiring In his man.
he took active part in everything that
fellow pilots. He retired from active partcipancy
in the rough and rugged duties of pilots life in
1870 but he lost sight of the fact that his old
profession was being subjected to unjust inroads at
the hands Of the advocates of the tugboat sys-
tenn, which permits vessels to be taken through
1.-THE Gate without engaging pilot Captain
jesse" he familiarly called by the pilots.
frequently visited Albany during the sessions Of
the Legislature in the interest Of his fellow crafts
men, and his purse was always open to assist the
He'll Gate pilots. He died of general debility atend
ant upon the natural infrmities of his advanced
years. His wife and five daughters curvive him.
The funeral will take place on Sunday from the
Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of Clinton and
Pacific streets. of which congregation deceased was
member. The remains will be inferred In the family
plot at Cypress Hills.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
MARSHALL u. cHAMpLArN.

Marshall b. Champlan, Attorney General OF ths
state of New York in 1862 died Mt his residence in
CUBA N Y. at halfpast two O'Clock Yesterday sitter.
noon. He was attacked with pneumonia ON sunday
last and took to his bed ON Monday. lie was nft..
nine years Of ase.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
ROBERT RAY.

Mr.. Robert Ray. Knickerbocker. and one of thu
Oldest bankers of this city died Tuesday last at
his residence, No. $40 East Twenty eighth street.
He born in this city in 1874. and was
quently eighty-fve years of age at the time of his
demise. In early life he chose the of .
banker. and a member of the banking firm of
Prime. Ward, King Co.. which did the largest
banking business in New York half century ago.
He married daughter of his partner, Mr.. Prime.
and was brother-in-aw of Mr.. James q. King. the
latter brother OF Ex-Governor John A. King and OF
Courier and Enquirer-preceding James Watson
Webb-and afterward Chancellor Of the New York
University. He built the old granite mansion on
Bowling Green (now occupied by the British Consult
and occupied it with his family more than forty
years ago. when that locality was considered the
most fashionable in the city. In 1889 he became
of the incorporators of the Bank of Commerce. and
was member Of the directory up the time Of his
DEATH having put in an appearance at meeting of
the Board three weeks ago. He retired from busi-
thirty years ago. and passed his leisure time in
performing the duties devolving upon him through
his connection with various benevolent associations.
He was for many years president OF Greenwood
one of the managers Of St. Luke's Hospital besides
being interested in many other institutions OF the
kind. He was CLERK and treasurer Of Grace Church
for many years. After his withdrawal from Grace
Church Mr. Ray established the Church Of the Holy
Apostles. of Ninth avenue and Twenty-eighth
street. and attended there since. He largely
interested in the charities of the Episcopal Church.
The deceased was an old Knickerbocker and classed
among his earlier associates ulian c. verpanck and
Peter Stuyvesant. He was widower and leaves two
married daughters. Of them the wife of son Of
John @. Hamilton and the other the wife Of
Episcopal minister. His funeral took place yes
terday morning from the Church of the Holy Apos-
ties and largely attended. among those present
being Ex-Governor Edwin d. Morgan. Edwards
Perrepont exMinister to England; Samuel Sloan.
President of the delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad Company; Charles +. VAIL the President,
and full Board of Directors of the Bank Of Com
merce and numerous representation from the
banks and banking houses of this city. The flag
the bank at half-mast yesterday out of respect
to his memory.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
NATHANIEL GREENE cARNEs.

Nathaniel Greene Carncs. for more than forty
years q prominent merchant Of this city. died in
Paris, France, March s. He was born In Boston
in l792 and in 1871 went to China supercargo of
vessel. After his return he remained here only
short time. having decided to visit Europe He was
great traveller roaming all the globe, and
Icons review of his troops in Paris in 1885, before
the battle of Waterloo. and the subsequent entry OF
the Prussians into Paris He also witness Of
the entry of the Germans into Paris the close of
the Franco-German in 1870. The deceased was .
member of the Arm Of F. 4 N. q. Carnes. dealers in
dry and fancy goods. Mr.. Carnes u great lover
of flowers and plants and was member OF the New
York horticultural Society. Tho Brevoort House In
Fifth avenue built by the deceased in 1889 but
he sold II a few years later. Since 1868 he had re-
sided in Paris, but, Notwithstanding this. he was
very much attached to his native country, and his
remains will be brought here be buried in the Tam.
lily plot in Mount Vernon Cemetery.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
Statement showing number aud value Of cattle
cons ionf froIn ls73 to 1919 - -

TOtaIA .224,H17 y3,7O77U3 y
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
hose localities the animals are in excellent cond-

SUMMARY.
The slop fed cattle in Illinois may be briefly sum-
The New York herald., 1879-03-08
FOSTER J. WEEKS.

Mr.. Foster J. Weeks. one Of the oldest merchants
Of this city, died suddenly yesterday morning at the
st. Cloud HOTEL where he had resided for some time.
He born in Guysboro. Nova Scotia. in 1918. and
came to this city in 1888. where he commenced his
mercantile with the firm of Russell Co.. job
bers in -four. Two years later he formed partner
ship in the -four business with gentleman named
Douglass. whose daughter he subsequently married.
The firms name Weeks " Douglass, and its
place of business at No l6 South street. In 1868 the
deceased retired from the firm. and for two three
years travelled extensively abroad On his return he
establishes the firm Of Weeks 4 Freeman and on
the death Of the latter in 1871 the deceased formed
the firm Of Pitt. Eagles Johnson, these three gen.
tlemen having been in the employ of Weeks Free
man. Mr. Weeks did not take an active part in the
business but remained special partner in the Arm
until his death. He was one of the members of the
old Corn Exchange and of the original founders
of the Produce Exchange. The deceased did not en-
JOY good health for time having been troubled
with liver complaint but his death was unexpected
and great surprise to his many friends. He leaves
q widow. but no family.
The New York herald., 1879-03-08

DIR. IGNAcIo oIoPEzA, VENEZUELAN JURIsT.
Mail advices from Caracas record tho death in
that city of DIR. Ignacio Oropeza. one OF tho most
distinguished publicsts of that Republic aged sixty
nine years. Born in the memorable year 1910, in
which independence was proclaimed. his childhood
was coincident with the thirteen years Of o war
of determination. finally crowned by the success
Of the of Bolivar and Paez He took the degree
OF Doctor of Laws at Caracas became distinguished
advocate and magistrate in the Venezuelan tribunals,
and enjoyed the confidence of the administrations
of Paez Vargas and Soubette. When the so-called
liberal movement headed In 1876 by Antonio Lcocado
Guyman uathcr OF General Guzman Blanco cul-
minated in 1S48 in the dispersion OF Congress and
the of some of the Deputies by General
Monsgas, Sefor Oropeza, like many of his asso-
ciates sought refuge in the United States. He
resided several years in New York city. where hc
became acquainted with many public men and OBJ
tanned q good knowledge of the workings of the
political institutions of this country. On his return
to Venezuela he founded the newspaper FL Consfifn
condi. took active part in promoting agricultural
improvements flled prominent posts in the magis-
tracy and at time President Of the state
of Bolivar. He intimate friend of the late
President Pacz and was esteemed as the possessor
of civic virtues Of q rare order.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-18
Weeklg Trinitg 5uurnal.

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Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-18
Weaverville, January Is, 1879,

WHITE TOBACCO. In Kentucky, ii
appears, new varitey of the staple of
that State has made its appearance in a
crop Of "white tobacco" In letter to
the Marysville Bulletin, Mr.. Geo. w {.
Barkley, tobacco planter, says that
this white tobacco originated on his farm,
on the Ohio River, three lilies above
Augusta, KY, several years ago. His
account is that it grew among his tobacco
which is known as the Little Burleigh. +"
and sometimes called Butcher Bur
leigh" While growing it was about
three fourths white, with small portion
ofit OF the usual color OF tobacco. Some
Of the leaves We're entirely white, and
others were partially SO. The stocks and
stems were all white. Mr.. Barkley says
he does not know from what cause the
plants first became white; but he saved
seed of the plants and sowed the same
They produded few plants that were
perfectly white in color, but he did not
save any of the seed of them. a few OF
the old seed were sown the following
year, and some white lant3 came to
maturity Among the tobacco raised. The
seed was then saved and sown, and
that Time it has spread until now the, B.
very little ofother tobacco grown in the
district. This is the story as told by
Mr.. Bar&ley.