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few individuals and they by expand
ing or contracting the currency may
raise or sink prices at pleasure, and by
purchasing when at the greatest de-
preston and selling when at the great
est elevation, may command the whole
property and industry of the COM
munity. The banking system cOncen
trates and places this power in the
hands of those who control it. Never
was an engine invented better calcu
lated to place the destinies of the many
In the hands Of the few"
Abraham Lincoln said in 1865: Yes,
we can all congratulate ourselves that
this cruel War is drawing to a close. 1t
has cost a va t amount of treasure and
blood. The best blood Of the flower of
American youth has been freely offered
upon u cOuntry's altar that the ma
ton might live. 1t has indeed been a
trying hour for the republic, but l see
In the near future a crisis arising which
unnerves me and causes me to tremble
for the safety of my country. AS a re,
suit of the war, corporations have been
enthrOned, and an era of corruption in
high places will follow, and the money
power Of the country will endeavOr to
prolong it's reign by working upon the
prejudices of the people until all wealth
is aggregated in a few hands and the
republic is destroyed. ! feel at this
time more anxious for the safety Of my
country than ever before even in the
midst OF the war. God grant that my
fears may prove grOundless."
IF those men were living to-day they
would bel the Alliance movement and
they wouldn't advise the people to wait
till judgment day before they do some
thing.-EDITOR.
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THE WHOLE

The following table, compiled by Bro.
N. A. Dunning, author of Philosophy
of Price" shows the real cause of low
prices and suggests that the only wise
course to be pursued by any party is
one that will remedy this at once:
In 1866 we had $52.O1 per capita;
average price of cotton in N. Y, 70
cents.
In 1867 we had 1871 per capita;
average price Of cotton in N. Y. AZ
cents.
In 1868 we had $21.47 per capita;
average price of cotton in N. Y, 20
cents
In 1869 we had $19.3 "a per capita;
average price of cotton in N. Y, u
cents.
In 1870 we had $3.50 per capitr;
average price of cotton in N. Y, 25
cents.
In 1871 we had 1859 per capita;
average price of cotton in n. Y, 20
cents.
In 1872 we had $16.1 II per capita;
average price Of cotton in N. Y, 10
cents.
In 1873 we had $l5,45 per capita;
average price of cotton in n. Y, II
cents.
In 1874 we had $14 81 per capita;
average price of cotton in n. Y, Is
cents.
In 1875 we had s14.O4 per capita;
average price of cotton i'll n. Y, Is
cents
In 1876 we had $13 40 per capita;
average price of cotton i'll n. y. II
cents.
Ia 1877 we had $12 2S per capita ;
average price of cotton in n. Y, II
cents.
In 1868 we had $lI % per capita
average price of cotton in n. Y, II
cents.
In 1879 date of resumption we had
| $40. IS per capita; average price of cot
ton in n. Y, II cents.
The volume of money has been
gradually decreasing ever since, until
to day we have less than five dollars
per capita with cotton selllngat7 cents
per pound.
Now mark the contrast! When this
policy of contraction set in, we had 81
dollars for every man, wOman and
| child III the United States, with cotton
| selling at ~ cents; to day we have five
dollars with cotton selling at seven
| cents.
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WHAT WE OWE.

In 1868 the amount of our national
debt was 81, $40, OOO, 900, Wheat was
worth $1.59 per bushel, cotton 10 cents
a pound, pork $57 a barrel. We could
have paid the national debt then with
], 400, 600, 900 bushels of wheat, 1OO,-
600, 900 barrels of pork or 43, 600, 600
bales of cotton. Since 1868 we have
paid in dollars 81, $50, OOO, 900 of the
public debt, and there is now left in
dollars to pay 81, 100, 600, 900. But
wheat, cotton and pork have gone
down in price. 1t would take as many
bushels of wheat, as many bales of COZ
ton, as many barrels of pork, as many
days labor to pay the balance now due
of 81. 13O, 900, 600 as would have suficed
IN 1858 to pay the debt of 50 ,61O. :
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UNION MEETING.

MIR. EDITOR:-We, the undersigned
Sub Alliances, have agreed to have a
mass meeting on December 18th, 1891,
to be held at Pleasant Grove Church,
with open doors. The several Sub
Alliance and public are invited to at
tend and assist in the work. The body
will be addressed by Maj. W. A. Ora
ham and DR.. l.. N. Durham. J. H.
Quinn is expected to be on hand and
is hereby invited. Hoping the brethren
will all bring out dinner and let us
spend the day together in rubbing up
our rusty Alliances and make them
shine brighter than vel.
Yours fraternally,
Pleasant Grove Alliance, No. 999.
r. w. GARDNER,
B. HENDRICK,
A. G. GLADDEN.,
Committee.
Rock Cut Alliance, not numbered.
j. NJ. HARD,
ELIC SPOKE,
Committee.
Ross's Grove Alliance, No. 1917.
T. J. HARD,
w. G. NANCE,
r. J. WINGATE,
: Committee.
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FROM PINEY PLAIN ALLIANCE

MASSEY, N. G..
Mr.. EDITORIALS have not seen any
thing from Piney Plain Alliance, [
write to let you know that we are still
in the land.Of the living. Our Alliance
met in regular session and passed the
following resolutions:
Re8oLUed, That 2. P. F. A. heartily
endorse the curse pursued by l.. l..
Polk, President Of N. +. A. and / u,
in the great war now being waged to
free the wealth producers of this coun-
try from oppression brought upon us
by unjust legislation, trusts, and COM
blnatiOns, and that we proclaim to the
world that we stand ~squarely on what
is known as the Ocala platform; that
we will use all honorable means in our
power to bring about reform therein
contemplated.
2. That we denounce all papers that
are lying and doing all in their power
to injure Our cause.
3. That a copy of these resolutions
be spread on the minutes and a copy
sent to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER for
publication. F~raternally,
T. A. PRINCE, Sec'y.
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H TWO PARTIES.

Almost every day we read of some
body saying he is a "Jeffersonian
Democrat" or a "Lincolnian Republi-
can" If you are the same Of either Of
these statesmen in principle and prac-
tice you are all right as a citizen and
as a partisan. But how many of the
leading men of either party follow the
teachings and practice of the illustri-
Gus men of days gone by? Do you
suppose that either Jefferson or Lin
coin would recognize the party plat
forms of to-day2 Read what a few
statesmen have said:
Andrew jackson said in his farewell
address while criticizing the national
bank: ct openly claimed the power
of regulating the currency throughout
the United States. In other words, it
asserted land undoubtedly pOssessed
the power to make money plenty or
scarce at it's pleasure"
O. P. Morton: There is gathered
around the capital of this nation a gang
of pirates who Numbered successfully
at the doors until they have driven this
government into the most p]reposter-
Gus acts of bad faith and legalized rob-
berry that eve oppressed a free nation
since the dawn of history"
Thomas jefferson: Il sincerely be-
lieve with you that banks are more
dangerous than standing armies. Put
down the banks, and if this country
cannot be carried through the longest
war against her most powerful enemy
without loading us with perpetual
debt, I know nothing of my country
men"
Salmon P. Chase: "My agency in
procuring the passage of the national
banking act was the greatest financial
mistake of my life. 1t has built up a
monopoly that effects every interest in
the country. 1t should be repealed.
But before this can be accomplished.
the people will be arrayed on one side
and the banks on the other in a contest
such as we have never seen in this
country"
Abraham Lincoln: Monarchy is
sometimes limited at as a possible
refuge from the powers of the people.
II would be scar ely justified were l tc
omit exercising a warning voice against
returning to despotism. 1t is the effort
to nlace capital above labor in the
structure of the government. L bic
the Iaboring people beware OF surren
Jaring a power which they now pos
eoce and when surrendered their lib
erty will be lost"
John G. Calhoun: place the none.
nower in the hands OF a o 0
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THE u

If it should appear that there was
real danger of the "Pcople's party s"
holding together long enough to do any
great mischief, the Democrats would
unite with the Republicans, from whom
tf ey differ chiefly on the tariff and
offices and the two would fight against
a common enemy. When that job was
ended the two parties would separate
and resume their dispute on the tariff
as of Old.-ChicagO Tribune.
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RE SOLUTIONS.

Mr.. EDITORIAL a regular meeting
of Peach Tree Alliance, No. 457, Nash
Co., N. c., the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Different partisan papers
of the country have attempted to de-
fame, miSrepresent and Islander Presi-
dent l.. l. Polk and other national
leaders, and as we are led to believe
that it is intended as a deadly blow at
our Order and an open insult to every
member of he Alliance and Industrial
Union of America.
ReSOlUed, That we condemn in the
strongest language the course of all
such papers and brand such a course
as unpatriOtic and d~ishOnOrable and
intended to defeat the honest purposes
Of our Order.
Resolved. That we believe President
Polk and his co labOrers to be patriotic
Christian gentlemen, and the superiOrs
of any who have INDUCED in any such
abuse,
ReSOIUed, That we will stand by the
dc mands as laid down by the Supreme
Council at Ocala, Fla, and in the future
we will not support for any legislative
office any man, whether he belongs to
the Alliance or not, who does not stand
square upon our platform.
ResOlUed, That as the newspapers of
the country are largely the educators
of the people, we recommend that they
adopt as their motto one of the funda-
mental principles of the Alliance-The
truth.
Resolved That the Secretary be in.
structed to send a copy of these resolu-
tiOns to The PROGRESSIVE FARMER and
Rather for publication.
J. J. MARsHBoURNE, Sec'y.
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YOU ARE WANTED NOW,

Now while you n spending your
hard earned dollars. You are wanted
at Swirdell's New Racket Store. You
have no money to waste and we do not
ask you to trade at our store for friend
ship or favor but because we know we
give more goods for a dollar than Won
are IN the habit of getting. SwindelTs
racket Store, 206 Fayetteville street,
Raleigh, N. G.
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COL. POLK'S ADDRESS AND ITS
EFFECT.
RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 3, 1891.

RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 3, 1891.
Mr.. EDITOR:-I notice that the press
of the State hardly refers to Col. Folks
address at Indianapolis; and yet, it Is
not only a remarkable presentation Of
Alliance demands, but of the political
Ills which now beset us. Many things
he said have been said before, but he
says them better than | have ever 81 en-
them said. 1t seems to be that every
paper interested in financial reform
will find something in it to advance
our common cause against a common
enemy. They may not like Col. Polk
personally, and may not wish to ad-
vance his interests in any respect, but
they ought to seize the ready-made
weapons of a personal enemy even to
fight the common enemy of mankind.
If they do not hate such an enemy
more than they hate any personal
enemy, they cannot lead in this great
war against plutOcracy, Like Patrick
Henry, we ought to use every weapon
which God and nature " have thrown
in our path; then we will win as he did.
The narrow policy of partisan p~rOscrip-
ton must soon pass away. We must
put principle before party. The test
of heresy hereafter must not be the
mere adherence to an organization or
party, but the advocacy of principles
and interests which are dearest to the
people, and to which every party ought
to subscribe. There can be no difficulty
about the rectitude of our party af1lia-
tions if we advocate the right prin-
Ciples. Churchism is not favorable to
christianity, and partyism is not
favorable to reform. Churches, and
parties will take care of themselves if
religion and principles are faithfully
promulgated. If [ could hear less talk
of the Democratic party and more talk
of Democratic principles, I should
have more hope of reform. A Demo
cratic partisan belongs" to the party
and he will not ask many questions
about whether it is right or wrong. A
Democrat from principle will see to it
that his party, or some party. shall ad-
vocate what is right. One makes party
the standard or criterion of right; the
! other makes right the standard or cri-
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TO COUNTY AND SUB-SECRE-
TARIES.

have had prepared for the use OF
County and u6,AIliances three books.
great benefit to the order using them,
in keeping their records in gooI shape.
The books will be delivered at the fol
lowing prices:
Secretary's receipt book for dues, 25c.
warrant book, I0c.
Treasurer's receipt book, 10c.
F~raternally,
w. S. BARNES.
(676l Sec'y-Treas. N. Q. f. So.
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AS s S.

President Polk stands to day as the
Moses, who, guided by the hand of
God, will deliver the laboring classes
from a worse than Egyptian bondage,
while the great and noble Macune more
than fills a Joshua's place in the hearts
of the people. With such leaders all
that is necessary to ensure complete
success to the Order is for the members
to stand by them a solid UNIT
Florida Alliance Farmer.
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MERCHANTS MILLS, 1891.
Mr.. EDITOR:-Wt ereas, We see our
official authorities request that each
Sub Alliance adopt or reject the de-
mands made at our last State meet
ing held at Morehead), therefore we,
the members of Merchants Sub-AlH-
ance, No. 1880,
ResOlUe, 1, That we demand reform
in the administration of our govern
ment, and will not co operate with any
party, or vote for any man for any
political office, who does not endorse
these demands.
2, That we fully endorse the Ocala
platform.
3, That we endorse all the acts of our
worthy President, Col. L, L. Polk, so
long as he will strive to elevate the
labOring class Of our country and de
fend the principles Of the Order as he
has heretofore done.
4, That we think it just and proper
to set forth our demands, considering
the depressed condition Of our country,
and thereby hoping to be relieved from
our depressed condition.
), That we demand the free coinage
of silver, and the election of United
States Senators by a direct vote Of the
people.
6, That a copy of these resolutions
be Sent to THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER
with the request that they be pub
lished.
GEO. w. PEALE,
CHARLIE w. LAssITER.
RICHARD S. RIDDICK.
Committee.
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These brethren cannot visit every
Sub-Alliance, but all should be repre-.
scented at one of these meetings.
Lectures will be private.
Fraternally,
w. j. ROBERTS,
Sec'y Cleveland Go. Alliance.
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Money in Cabbage and Celery.

Money in Cabbage and Celery.
Blood will tell" Good crops cannot
be grown with poor strains of seed.
For sixteen years Tillinghasts Puget
Sound Cabbage Caulifower and Celery
Seeds have been gaining in popularity.
The most extensive growers all over
the Union now consider them the best
in the world. A catalogue giving full
particulars regarding them will be
sent free to any one interested. When
writing for it enclose 20 cents in silver
or postage stamps and we will also
send How to Grow Cabbage and
Celery" a book worth it's weight in
gold to any grower who has never read
it. Address
ISAAC T. TILLINGHAST,
(57O La Plume. Pa.
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POINTMEN

OF J. NJ. Mewborne, District Lecture
for Second Congressional district, end
s. Ohio Wilson, representing the State
Business Agency. These brethren will
address the brethren of the Order at
the following times and places:
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DIR. v. N. SEAWELL'S APPOINT.
MENTS.

The brethren will please invite the
to these meetings, as the address
will be public. j. A. MCLEOD,
Sec'y Moore Co. F. A. 81. [.
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times and places:

Every Alliance member should hear
them, as they will bring matters Of IN
pOrtance for your consideration,
w. S. BARNES, Sec'y N. @. T. 4.
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NOTICE,

Bros. S. Ohio Wilson, representing
the State Business Agency, and j. H,
Quinn, County Lecturer, will address
the brotherhood at the following times
onI n1ooAc.
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Many Of oar subscribers haze been
carried through the summer. Crops
are nOoU being gathered and sold. II
yOm ore due anything, send 1t right IN,
for zoe ore needing money, bad.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1891-12-08

Our State Lecturer, J. 5. Bel, and
S, Ohio Wilson, representing the State
Agency, will be with Bro. Crimson at
these appointments.
w. S. BARNES.
Sec'y N. @. T. S. i.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-11-27

Using at stationary and movable targets. and
they develop great skill. As an instance o.
their good Workmanship. tako the case OF
tho highbinder who shot three men in the
street two weeks ago. Although he was run
ming at full. speed and shot while partly turn,
ing round. he hit every man he fired at ana
no shot through the heart tho police officer
who was chasing him; The police are OF tho
opinion TINT these Chinatown shooting gale
ries should BIO suppressed. as they are really
kindergartens for training the highlander IN
the use OF the white mans weapons.
The Chinese highbinders havo made stub
born light for the preservation OF their mead
quarters and their Iosses. Soon after their
rooms were broken up last winter tho Cheo
Kung Tong began u suit for $1,000 damages
against Chief Crowley. Judge, CARRIER las! Sep
tcmtcr ordered struck out OF tho Chiefs an
swer the. allegations that the society was com
posed OF criminals and was maintained by
Matchmaking merchants and eXtort!ng
money from Chinese prostitutes. This de,
cision tho Chinese regarded as victory. Tor II
the police arc barred from proving the char
acter OF the society they are. sure to lose their
case. The police arc confident they can pro
dnce evidence that will Justify their course in
destroying tho society's headquarters: but
should they fail to do so the Chinese high
bindor will once more feel that he owns tho
pnrth
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S15O,OOO FIRE IN ST ALBANS.
Eight Business Houses, Opera House
and a Church Burned.

ST. Adams. Vt. Nov 2G-The fire which
started at about IL: 80 this morning proved to
DO the most disastrous that st. Adams has
known for many years. The total loss is estl-
mated at $4,000. The flames were first seen
in small barn rented by Charles Bailey. q
hackman. and situated in the rear Of store
on Main street. The wind was blowing from q
northerly direction. and it drove the fire into
Stroud's livery barns. For some time the de-
struction OF the American House seemed in
cvitable. but a change in the wind drove the
flames in northeasterly direction. Owing to
tho stiff breeze the flro had its own way until
Stroud's stables. eight business houses
WauGh's Opera House. and several law Offices
were wiped out
For long time sparks fell in showers over
wide territory. threatening the destruction of
all houses on tho south side OF Bank street.
Congregational Church spire, above the reach
OF water. and in short time the church was
mass of ruins; only few. articles being saved
caught fro once. and several buldings, were ii!
at about half past 2was ali that saved com
p!cto, sweep OF tho Main street bust
Tho local ilremen fought hard and well. and
Chief Perkins OF Burlington. with an engine.
two hose carts. and strong delegation Of
splendid service. The village system afforded
an abundance OF water with strong pressure.
but the fierce gale made the subsection OF the
ameS dnc2nEnsy se Ur rs con bo
ono: RieLardsan. Twigg \ c., DRY goods.
s5o9t E Twgg S9hdnE Gen
average from 81, 200 to $4,000. and are about
half covered by insurance.
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The blue Lead. Mt Rogers. Feet a Co.'s.

Up to noon Wednesday blue had the lead over orange
at the Prince st. store OF Rogers Peet Co. and Just
before that hour n telephone call from the 3pd st.
house asking for II reserve OF blue handI efs
showed how things going up there AZ the Warren
ST. branch patronage was more equally divided between
the blue and the orange. Al each establishment the
grouping OF the colors was artistic tho uptown place.
perhaps. taking the palm. inasmucb as its collection
was hedged about with clusters OF yellow chrysan.
themums.
Commencing with to-day holiday speciaties to be
pushed ahead by this firm tho Prince at store In par.
ticuar showing big line OF smoking jackets and dress.
ing gowns designed with special reference TO Christmas
or fancy ceyot satin trico' yclvetecn brocaied silk.
vArously lined faced and trimmed the assortment Ia
surely diverse enough 10 give every one chance TO
crafty personal preferences to color and style Tho
scale OF prices Is equally varied including many low
priced models which, at the same time. extremely
stylish.
Aside from the essentially Christmas goods overcoas
are tho most taking commodity Just now. Heavy
weights OF roughfaced goods coming TO the front
those OF Montagnac gotten up in splendid style satin
w0rssd lined rrprcsentin. unusually low vares for
handsome articles. somewhat lishirrwciglt
varieties IN h0x style with full back. OF kcrsey or Of
melton silk wool lining. quoted as specially.
ranging In price fgOm SIs to ss6-Aas
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TROUBLE IN Liberia.
Tribes Near tho Northern Border Rebel
Against tho States Authority.

MoNRovIA. Liberia. Oct. 3.-Everybody here
is excited over the news that several Of the
native tribes to the north OF Grand Cape
Mount have rebelled against Liberian author
ity and placed themselves under the protec-
ton Of tho English Mt Sierra Leone. The ad-
visibility OF sending an armed expedition
against these people is now being considered
by the President and his Cabinet officers.
There Is much difference OF opinion. how
eyer. as to the wisdom OF an attempt to ehas-
tiso these tribes. inasmuch AS the best In
formed are disposed to believe that, they lave
been encouraged to act ashley have by the Eng:
that tho English eolonists Of Freetown
ward tho \, very a., rich country which
rian territory. and 1t Is now thought TINT the
Sierra Leone English haye melted these tribes
plcations through which they MAJ. be enabled
to grasp large slice. II not all. OF the much
President johnson ia no coward. so It is safe
to say that the Liberian Government will not
suffer itself to be insulted. 1t is expected that
an armed force will be sent north against these
unruly tribes.