Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-02
The Nations Silver PrOblem-A Mer.
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M, prominent merchant of this city
writes: SAT meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce Monday evening the writer was
very much interested in the remarks of J. B.
Colgate, esq, member of the Chamber
of Commerce from New York. The So
luton of the silver question, it would
seem, could be reached by the following
mode without any disturbance to commerce
or impairing our finances by continuing to
coin silver, viz: Return the one and two
dollar bills Cissuing nothing below five dol
lar note) to the amount of say
silver in the treasury except a
surplus of twenty-five millions and issue sill
yer certificates for the balance as fast as
convenient, which would form the most con-
venient mode for internal exchange and circu-
lation. This would be based on the most
substantial security and for all practical pur-
poses would be equivalent to the circulation
of silver itself, while the circulation of silver
for ordinary use would be increased, possibly,
to cover more than could be supplied by
the government. Would not this method
make a demand and outlet for all the silver,
present or prospective, which could possibly
be supplied and prevent depreciation? AS
we have only about thirty millions of silver
now in the treasury not already hypothecated
it would seem that there is no special cause
for alarm, as there is an open way for all our
surplus silver, only utilize it as suggested.
Fair Haven Items.
Horseshoes, neatly done up packages were
found laying on the streets yesterday, but
Gcly one now and then would trouble the ar.
ticles.
The oyster planters had good day at their
work yesterday and great many of the
bivaIves were thrown overheard during the
day.
Fred w. Foote and Street B. Huntley on
Monday went over to Ansonia to look at the
river caused by the bursting of the dam.
The heavy winds that prevailed on Satur-
nay night, Sunday and on Monday ssnded
badly the oysters that have just been planted
in the harbor.
More signs of spring. Some who have
gardens were raking them up yesterday, max.
ing bonfres of the refuse, which well pleased
the young lads.
Henry E. Barnes and William A. Booth
started on Monday last for Texas, where they
will go into the stock raising business May
success attend them.
On Sunday night there was fair attend
ance at Central Hail to hear the Hon. Mr..
Bailey, of South NOrwalk, lecture on tem-
peEduCo"
Mr.. Jared Wedmore, one of the borough
officers, who has been much indisposed ever
since his arrival home from his trip to FIori-
da last fall, is improving and was able to be
out of doors again yesterday.
Mrs. Flora T. Ball sang in the Second
church choir on Sunday. Mrs. Ball has q
sweet voice and sang very finely on this oc
casion.
The recent winds have dried up the mud
in the streets SO that many yesterday were
complaining Of the dust, probably not think
ing few days ago they were finding fault
with so much mud on the roads. This is q
cold world.
Eugene O. Smith, our genial and popular
assistant postmaster, has had his residence
on the heights painted red with green trim
lpingS. The house locks very finely in its
nav dress.
Edward ]. Gsrssy, employed at the rolling
mill, who was SO badly hg$t at the mill
while at work about four weeks sgo, was
able to be out of doors for the first time
since the mishap yesterday.
C6pGuctor E. s. Fowler, who went to
gainesville. Ohio, to attend his daughters
wedding, has arrived home again. Mr..
Fowler was well pleased with his trip and his
soioprn in the West
The letter from Hot Springs in the CoUREE
on Monday, giving an account of the journey
and description of the springs, was read with
s1ueh interest by our people.
A wild goose in the Quinnipiac river above
the railroad bridge yesterday made some
sport for some of Che s'shoetists," but none
were successful enough to bag any game
L. Gum i Co.. oyster dealers, have just
bought splendid horse which they are to
uss IN theiE business.