The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-10-31

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mixture of the brute and the human family,
and these same papers, molding the opinion
OF the masses with rare exceptions are advo-
eating system to further degrade US. The
attempt to bring into contempt and ridicule
our calling, this certainly relieves us of any
claim on their part that we should heed their
sophistries, for these same papers who pay
| us such compliment proclaim sound money.
And here let us inquire what this sound
money and reputation means. As under
stand tho history Of our finance from the
formation of our Government the two metals
mad equal prominence, the ratio being fixed
by law After the lapse of nearly a century an
act OF Congress, unknown to perhaps not
more than per cent. Of the people, robbed
the silver dollar in part OF its value, thereby
debasng it before the world, and to restore
1t to its constitutional position, giving posi-
tive and legal ratio is, we are told repudia-
tion. 1t is dishonest, the cpithets of thief,
robber, anarchist are freely lyindulged in. There
| is Just something of u paradox, they that
| robbed the dollar Of its value were statesmen,
| they that would restore it are robbers and
| repudiators. Now without going into the
| merits of free coinage or dement's Of the
| same We all know in our great country no
! particular policy will benefit all parties or
| interests, and we have no war with those
whose interests are different from ours. But
| let ns not play 'h' suicidal part of growing
| the hemp to bind ourselves There is one sfc,,
| nillcant fact that DO gold standard advoci, -
| would risk his reputation in trying to
! demonstrate that the single standard is best
| Tor the GARNER, it is the general admission
| rvrryWhvrr, hence the conclusion if tho
| farmer is benefited. which is sclf-confessed
| TACT does not his prosperity benefit the
| !anorcr. the artisan. the storekeepnr, the
iraIesuan i'll all lines? 10 purify the stream
| You must begin at the source. The effort of
| the common people to throw off the yoke of
the money power must lie crushed out at all
| hazards so say the gold standard apostles,
and So eIIectually that the like will never be
again entertained in passing. Let me revert to
| tho privilege heretofore entertained of the
| people to criticise official acts of its public
servants but now find those ready to come to
the rescue and to accord infallibiity, that it is
| sacrilege to question the motives that may
| influence Il decision of our Supreme Court.
If we look back in history and recall the
| famous Dred Scott decision which brought
| iorth anathmas from press and pulpit Later
the famous electoral commission composed
| largely Of members of that tribunal as true
to party bias as the needle to the pole, revers-,
| ing the will of the people giving us q Presi-
| dent conspicuous for imbecility. retiring to
merited obscurity. Another conspicuous fig
ure in that great fraud has lately been called
| from earth, having suffered mcrited retribu-
| ton. The theme is eXhaustless. but we will
| not pursue il further, trusting our destiny in
! tn" bands an all wise Providence who alone
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| hy operation in the minds and hearts of the
| people, that honesty and integrity may be-
romc the rule and not the exception.
Comment on the essay being in order Mr..
| Maxwell said he had listened to it with
| pleasure but had no criticism to make on it.
Col. Noyes said the line of thought Of the
essay was one he had been considering for
some years. In 1850 the producers of this
country held 60 per cent. of the wealth of
this country, now they hold 1715 per cent.
only. Where is the wealth now? With the
trusts, the manufacturers, and the moned
arjet3"racy Of this country. He had always
c1ntcnded that the farmers should combine,
and the way for farmers to do was to go to
tn" polls u' thrir interests dictated. The
farmers can combine and combine honestly.
They should vote on conviction. Their vote
is not purchasable as it is in the cities and
largo centers Of population.
Mr.. Michincr said he was pleased with the
essay, as it was in the line OF an essay re-
Gently read BY himself.
Mr.. Duycknck said he did not altogether
grasp Col. Noyes' idea that trusts and COM
bincs could be regulated at the polls. The
essay was well written and he did not join
issue on any OF the points of it.
Mr.. Wilson asked Mr.. Duycliinck whether
the time had come that men who will not be
influenced by lobbyists could be found as
| representatives.
Mr.. Couaon said if it was wise to so into
the discussion Of political questions, the essay
was good starting point. He thought men
can still be found worthy to be trusted as
representatives. The trouble was we do not
aomnate thcm. it is done for us.
col. Noyes Thought Mr. Wilson'S idea was
to step outside of party
Mr.. Robertson said he was in sympathy
with the ideas contained in the essay.
Nh Ewing said he had answered the ques-
tions suggested in the essay in paper pre-
pared by him in reply to question by the
Cecil Grange which be would submit at their
next meeting, the reply in question being
read to the club by the secretary.
Dinner being announced the chairman
designated Messrs Coudon, Duyckinck and
Noyes, the committee to examine Mr.. Wilson'S
| premises.
Upon reassembling after dinner, which was
Il substantial tribute to the cordial hospitality
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, the committee to
examine his promises, stock, etc., reported
that they had seen number of things on
Mr.. Wilson's farm not generally to be seen on
our farms, which they attributed to the fact
that Mr.. Wilson was master mechanic. Mr.
Wilson's premises were generally commended
the comforts of his home and the conven--
fences of his promises. His stock and swine
We're excellent, and his barn is complete and
convenient.
Questions being in order Mr.. Michiner
asked the club what had been the experience
in plowing for corn, whether spring or fall
was preferable. He had in former years
plowel in The fall n winter, hut n late ycGrs
he had done spring plowing with better
Results.
Mr.. Clifford said he had formerly plowed
in the fall but abandoned that, and now he
plows in the spring altogether.
Mr.. Couion thought the character of tho
land was Il factor in the matter of winter and
spring plowing. If the soil was clay he pre-
ferred spring plowing, if otherwise and the
season be dry he thought fall or winter plow-
ing the better.