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Year: 1877

In all things that engage the atten-
ton of our restless population, the
making Of money is the pivotal point
upon which the intense life of our peo.
pie centres. "How can | make some
money" is the first question asked of
himself by the average American when
his eyes are opened IN the morning,
and the same question recurs when
approaching evening brings to a close
the day Of excitement and anxiety.
When he meets an acquaintance he
asks, "can you tell me how can make
some money" and so it gocs-moncy,
money, money, show can ] or we make
some money p


To the obscrvant mind, which sees
beneath this upper current OF money
making thought, the warm tide of gen
erous feeling that forms the substratum
of American lite, the anomaly is pre-
sented of nation of money-getters
joined with nation of spendthrifts.


Passing through, as the nation has,
many periods Of financial prostration,
and recovering from them through
the sheer force of unaagging industry
and boundless resources, we, AS peo-
pie, have never profted by our own
experience. The lesson taught by the
disasters of the past are lost sight of
in the light which gilds the opening
future. Conservatism in money mat.
ters is, with us, an almost unknown
thing Economy Of means with the
view Of building up for ourselves and
our children, through the slow-growing
but sure process Of accretion attendant
upon well.directed industry-such
foundation of property as many not be
shaken by financial storms-is seldom
thought Of. Trusting to chance, the
average American will launch his
financial craft upon the unsettled sea
of disturbed values, in the firm belief
that he can avoid the shoals and rocks
upon which so many have been wreck.
ed failure after failure may attend
his efforts. well-known financial prin-
ciplcs are nothing to him, he is a law
unto himself and recognizes no other
Stumbling and iloundering through
the mire of insane theories, he ignores
the history and experience OF all times,
and wrecks himself where have been
stranded the hopes and fortunes of
millions who have preceded him.


Speculative periods occur in the his.
tory OF all nations men become mad
through the seductive hope OF rapidly
accumulated wealth but the law of
labor, sooner or later demands and
secures the recognition of the cardinal
fact that productive industry is the
only source from whence can be drawn
individual and national wealth,


We are a cosmopolitan people, alb
sorbing into our life the best and worst
elements of all nations. Every ship
that reaches our shores comes freighted
with restless, ambitious men, who help
toswcll the speculative tide that sweeps
Year: 1877

SToCKBRIDoE, y. ", Dec. 20, 1876.
ro the Editor u TIE worKNsAAS's ADVOCATE


The editorials Of the ADVOCATE are full
Of good cheer, and are Just what might be
expected from a man Of perseverance,, who
dares 70 do right, though the heavens fail.
Who shall estimate the good done by such
men and such Papers


/ feel as though might comment and
write on the subject Of labor's interests
without being called political trickster or
demagogue, as ! have not been identified
with either Of the old political parties for
the past ten years. voted with the work
ingmen Of this State six years ago-an In
dependent party with platform devoted
to The interests of labor. Nor will vote
any other, if should live ten times ten.


Eight years ago first got my knowledge
of a new financial system indorsed by the
WoRkINGNAN' ADVOCATE non robbing.
labor paying, rational and practical system
-abolishiDg the costly deluslon Of a gold
basis, which would take out Of the power
Of gold gamblers and Black Fridays d
control the property and destinies IF the
Republic.


Away with the doctrine embodied in the
late report Of the United States Treasurer,
that we must get back to hard pan and
harder times, with no other justification

than that il is traditional with our govern
ment. Away with such an argument it
is no argument.


1t was tradition that punished the sage
and philosopher, Galileo, and kept the
people in ignorance Of the motion OF the
earth they inhabited it was tradition that
cruci6ed our Savior. While we have built
a republic and developed its resources
made improvements in each and every art
and science, must our financial affairs Cu-
separable from the many admitted to ex-
ist by our United States Treasurer, he
governed by this relic az antiquity aud the
barbaric ages L think not Ere long THE
toiling masses will substitute bread and
butter for tradition Z. Z. A.
Year: 1877

Arhoh " NfELlAL LAohkksfbNDbsi)


WAsHINGToN, Jan 4, 1877.
To the Editor Of the workngmAn's Advocate


1t is morally certain that the silver bill
will pass at this session of Congress, and that
a silver dollar will be made the standard Of
value" and full legal tender, and Furthermore
President Grant will not veto the bill, if it
passes This Of course will not satisfy the
greenbaek men entirely, but it will be a com
plete knock down and irretrievable loss to
the bullionists, and ia so considered by them.
The shrewdest Of the robbers now see what a
fatal hlunder they committed in secretly
demonetizing silver They fully realize that
they have shown their hand, exposed their
viliany, published the innermost secrets Of
their conspiracy, and forfeited the good opin-
ion of honest men everywhere. but John
Sherman and his clique of national bank bull
dozers are as aggressive as ever. They show
plain enough, however, that they feel they
are playing losing game.


have managed to get two articles publish
ed in the National Republican, of this city
on the silver question, and in these articles
have made the point very prominent, that
gold rose in England Once get this idea
fully fixed in the public mind, and the green
back cause is won / have drummed on this
one idea until have almost got sick Of it,
but it appears to me to be the only idea that
will win. No one here ever sneers at me a.
ar ignorant lunatic, or as a crazy fanatic,
while many admit that the greenbaek men
hold the balance of power. | have great faith
in the future. Of course, this being short
session we shall not expect too much, but |
feel sure Of the silver bill. This silver bill is
the preliminary skirmish of the great green
back fight which is close upon US


Politicians are beginning to realize that al
though they made desperate efforts 20 choke
the ragbaby to death. it's supporters managed
to indicate strength, at the last election,
that can no longer be despised In reality
we hold the balance Of power, and the balance
Of power, in the hands Of wise, ool-headed
and long headed men, is all the power We
must be careful not to fritter away our ad-
vantage. Our future is all before US, but our
prospects are mos: encouraging at the present
time. No matter whether Hayes or Tilden
wins either must be the creature of circum-
stances, and it is our mission to fight out the
greenback battle.


Firmness and caution are the qualities most
needed now, and if backed by a thorough
knowledge Of the underlying principles, our
future is assured The best brain will win,
and alth ough our people do not and cannot
pay for the best talent, shall continue to
add my mite and write too, regardless Of
recompense, so long az the services Of such
unseltish persons are required. 1 certainly
do not like to see the holy cause of currency
reform debased by the leadership Of some
who now assume such position; but we car
not afford to quarrel over such matters.


Nothing will be done, in the interests of
the working men at this session, although l
will do what can with the committee men,
in urging such legislation as is favorable, that
| il now nendlnc i
Year: 1877

GRAND RAPIDS, Jan. ., 1877.
To the Editor Of the wORKISsxAx's ADVOCATE


There is a general reduction Of wages in
our great, grand and glorious wood work
ing Factories. Men who received $6 per
week are to get s., and now they are ask
ing ''is this the result of not voting for
Cooperl'


A very large meeting Of the Greenbsck
County Committee, and City friends met
at headquarters on the evening Of the 9th
preparing for the spring. But l did net
meet your old friend J. W. Crebbs there.
What the Greenback party most need is q
good organ, but fear they will he long
in getting one. Our City National banks
declared seml-annual of per cent. Put
semi-annual per cent along side % per
week, upon which TO sustain husband, wife
and four children, and view the difference.


Our city is remarkably healthy this win.
Year: 1877

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 2S, 1876.
TO the Editor Of the wORKSsnAS's ADVOCATE.


Your advanced position on the currency
question, and the good will you have
manifested, as well as the sacrifice you
have made in the good cause, embolden
me to address this letter to you, with the
urgent request that you do all in yoIr
power to advance its object. We in Ohio
understand that our friends in the banner
greenback State Of the nation hold the ball
ance Of power in the incoming State Leg
Gen. Logan. 1t may look impudent on
our part to suggest a candidate for our
friends, but they should take into consid-
Grafton that this is a national battle, and
not local one that the fight in which We
are engaged concerns the people Of all the
nation, and hence the friends Of currency
reform throughout the land are interested
IN your senatorial election. j have con
versed with and received letters from a
large number OF our friends throughout
this State, and it is their unanimous con-
victIon that Illinois conld not honor itself.
or our entire movement, more than BY the
election Of Hon. Alexander Campbell as
United States Senator. He is our Moses.
az it were a veteran in the ranks. Had
it not been for fear Of losing his valuable
services in the Congress Of the nation, the
National Independent Convention at In
disnapOlis, last May, would have nomi-
mated him for the Presidency. The eyes
OF the nation are upon your State Let
your Legislature elect Campbell as United
States Senator, and the Independents all
over the country will glory with you for
the grand victory it represents.


Yours in the good cause,


RoBRRT S0MYLLINo.
Year: 1877

New YORK, May l2.-George Ii. Boxer,
Uuited States minister to Russia, says, in
an interview


Germany today is one vast camp. She
is stronger than ever before and better fit.
ted for war but this has been accomplished
at the cost of prosperity. The army is
therefore an object and that object is to see
thoroughly crushed all idea of revenge by
lie Grand Nation" That will be thor.
oughly out of the question for generation
or two. Germany could not carry out this
plan had Russia been at peace, for the
Emperor Alexander, when the subject was
broached to him would not hear of it and
but for his firmIess and decision Germany
would have declared war long ago Hence
in order to effectnally dispose of Russia
Germany was Obliged to wait until that
power became involved with Turkey and
to effect this the German ambassador spar.
ed no pains by urging upon Russians the
the fact that Germany would not interfere
With any programme the czar would carry
Out
Year: 1877

MUsCATINE, May ll.-Mrs. J. Eller
Foster. the lady lawyer of Clinton, and
the champion of prohibition in Iowa, ad
dressed very large temperance meeting
here last night, making a strong appea
for the enforcement of the liquor laws
At the close of the address committee
composed of one representative of each
church in the city, was appointed to col
lect means and aid in the immediate and
rigid prosecution of all saloon. keepers
There are about forty saloon-keepers il
Muscatine who have already been heavily
fined, but who will probably go through
the mill again.
Year: 1877

New YoRK, May IL. WIN. e, Dodge,
president of the National Temperance
Society, has resigned as member of the
Union League Club as he cannot consist
entity be connected with any association
who derive their support in any part
from the sale of intoxicating drinks.
Year: 1877

Catarrh, in its extent and destructive force stands
next to Consumption, and is closely allied to it,;
for in certain constitutions the transitions from
to the other is only question of time. 10 is there
fore singular thing that those afflicted with it
should not make il the object OF their lives to rid
themselves of it. A single bottle of any remedy
cannot in the chronic stage, effect cure nor even
bring the system under its influence fully. In
many such cases the bones and cartilage of the
eaten away, the organs of hearing, OF see
ing, and of tasting, affected as to be rendered
useless, lhe uvuva so nlongated and infamed as to
produce constant and distressing cough. The re-
turn to health must necessarily be slow, under the
most favorable circumstances when seriously af-
fcted bat the eyiden of its great value daily
comes to hand, we become more and more satisfied
that there does not exist of Catarrh that can
not be cured by iudicious and persistent use Of
SANFoRDs RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH The re
lief in every obtained from the first dose is
indication of what lit will do when the system il
brought constitutionalsy under its influence.
SARFoRDs RADICAL CURE Is sold by all whole
| sale and retail druggists throughout the United
States. Price 81
Year: 1877

THE STEAMER NARRAGANsETT STRUCK by A


sCHooNER--NoBoDY HURT.


The steamer Narragansctt on her trip to this city
collided with the schooner silas Middleton NJ Tour
O'Clock yesterday morning. The Narragansett had on
board about two hundred passengers, among whom
something OF panic was created. Fortunately tho
collision did not result in serious damage to cithor
vessel and happily no lives were lost The schooner
mad some Of rails carried away was otherwise
slightly damaged, while the steamer lost six
arms Of her port wheel, which, It Is said,
viii not disable her and can be repaired
very slight expense. The captain Of the NarraRan-
sett explains the accident to have occurred In the
following way about four O'Clock in the morning
while II WAS very dark, the men on the lookout ON the
Naragansett noticed light of the steamers port
bow 1t was burning very iaintly anu seemed tho
binnace OF vessel bound ID a direction similar 10
that being taken by the steamer. Presently 1t was
that her course drcctly across the steamers
track, but not In time TO avoid q collision
The steamer was suddenly stopped, and some
effort seems to have been made TO check tho schoon
ers progress by those board Of her who just then
were ongagcd In reenng the mainsaiL No efforts,
however, could have averted "a collision at THIS time,
and the schooner came broadsidc on against tho
steamers wheel One man on the schooner, fearing
she should snk contrived to lind his way board the
steamer, but was returned 10 bis vessel later. Tho
scnooner from Warren, Conn, aud was loaded
collision. Tell tho steamers dock and was found 10
bc very much smoked.o This dimmed the light, the
captain OF the Narragansctt says and contributed "
collision.
Year: 1877

pacing race, with SIX starters cano next, and do
veloped considerable iecling. Sleepy George was
prime favore in the pools and after the hcat tho
impression became general that he was not being
driven to win. Unofficial protests were abundant


and after coming IN a bad sixth Tor two heats the
judges ordered his driver, Smith, TO dismount, and
placed new his seat That the change was In
order proved by the act that Georee the next
heat easily. Owing to darkness tho was not com
pletcd Tue following Is summary tar as the race
Year: 1877

THE Son OF HON. w. ID. KELLEY, a re-
publican congressman, who was shot ON a
street car in Philadelphia on Wednesday
night by drunken colored man, was so
treated because the yolng man refused to
enter into a political argument with the
Aforesaid colored statesman. This is bad
return for Judge Kelley's long service in
hehalf of the special rights of the colored
people, but of course the latter as a class
are in no wise TO be blamed for the acts OF
single individual. BAIT. sun.


Perhaps it is not right to hold the ne
gro race responsible for the act of one
colored man. But that has been and is
the policy of the Radical party toward
the white people of the South. This
policy has been in progress by the aboli-
tionists long anterior TO the rebellion
and it has been continued until to-day
BY the ultra organs Of that party, such as
the Republican, of this city, which now
refuses to support MIR. Hayes admins,
tration because il would not sustain the
"Bloody Shirt" doctrine.
Year: 1877

The speeches of Senators Salisbury
and Bayard yesterday in opposition to
the admission of Kellogg to seat in the
Senate were among the ablest that has
been made. By the admission of Kel>
logg, one Of the deadliest blows has been
given to our representative system. He
was not elected by the Legislature of
Louisiana, and the majority of the Senate
OF the United States had said so many
months ago. Such being the case the
Senate might as well have taken up any
other man from New Orleans and de-
clared him a member of the Senate in
order to detea: the will of the people in
changing the political complexion of that
body. He ought never to be allowed
to vote upon any question. This cannot
be prevented now /; but the Senate will
shortly be reorganized with new officers,
and Secretary should be elected who
would refuse TO record or call his name
on any question. Such a high-handed
outrage ought not to be submitted to-
Louisiana ought to refuse to have such a
representative, and pass law making it
criminal otfense for any one to attempt
to palm himself off as entitled to such a
position. Certainly there is law to reach
such a scandal. If there is not, one ought
to be made to reach any act done subse-
quent to its passage.


The admission of General Butler doe!
not mitigate the fraud. lie was clearly
entitled to his seat, and ought not t,
have been excluded from it so long
This exclusion was fraud upon the peo
pie perpetrat - by that fast dying party
and the exclusion of Eustis is scanda
lous aggravation of the fraua.
Year: 1877

Mr.. Hill then referred to the frauds in
Louisiana in regard to the electoral vote,
and said it was gratifying to know that
the gentleman who finally came into the
office of President had no completely in
those frauds. No man would dare stand
up and say Mr.. Hayes had any COM
plcity in them. Would this Senate ad-
NIT Kellogg to a seat with witnesses
standing at the door affirming that they
knew facts about him which had never
been told ? Would the Senate make it
self party to all these Returning Board
frauds by refusing to take testimony to
| show the completely of Kellogg in them
what excuse could be given to the coun-
try for saving that no Investigation in re.
gard to Kellogg should be made? He
| (Mr. Hid would not believe that this
Senate was so far given up to party ser.
| vice
Year: 1877

before y0u start from homo pin
thlS bit OF en- n-%. ual!rneant. :. truth.
fnl suggestion in your has rtIy
market for loafers is always glutted.
tho greater the ioaser the loss the
reward. Any boy who wishes to
can become gentleman. And there
aro few things a gentleman never
does.


lle will always be tidy in his
dress.-Uo will be careful not to Of
fend persons as he is to keep his
face clean. He will not mako it II
habit OF telling profane aud vulgar
stories. lie will never be loud-
mouthed or over,bearing TO his in
feriors. This mark of character al
ways marks tho snob aud disagreea>
bio egotist. lie vii. never lift his
voice in small room as though he
wsro in n field driving oxen. lie
will never speak so as to wound or
pain the heart of his inferior. He
will never boast that he ia better
than his companions, and thus incrr
the disgnst OF men of sense He
Yill never boast superior family con-
nections, or give those he is with to
understand that he is of more cons
sequence than they lie will never
pvy into tho private affairs OF any
other person, nor me1jle with the
affairs another person should attend
to He will be above the petty
suspicious born of ignorance and
proof Of bad breeding. He will not
try to bully and beat his way, or
assume q superiority that is entirely
lost the moment it is boasted of lie
Is never obsequious or sycophantic,
but discreet, prompt, polite, and
courteous to all with whom he
comes in contact He will never
quarrel with servant or use pro-
fame language to an inferior.


The gentleman always has friends.
even under adverse circumstances,
because he deserves them. The sue
cess OF the true gentleman is always
lasting.
Year: 1877

THE New York Times is among


those Republican journals which


has tried to find its way clear to


supporting the President in all his


devious policies. But the late
demonstrations seem to be too


much for it's stomach, and it retch-
eS thus:


If it is proper for mere newspaper to
to make suggestion to the President, his
attention might be drawn to the proriety of
varying his speeches by humbly entreating
the South to spare us our old flag. Let him
offer, in the interests of conciliation, to pay
the Confederate debt, to build the Southern
Pacific railroad, and to appoint none but
southern statesmen to Office, and then let
him appeal to his southern audiences to
postpone for 4 few years the formal adop-
ton of the flag of the Confederacy. 1t
would be graceful act for the South to
leave us the old flag until the last of Grants
and Sherman's soldiers are under the sod
Since the President himself admits that
these veterans were brave and honest, why
should we not save little slice "a few
crumbs so to speak - of Cancellation for
them, instead of layishing all the concilia-
ton now available upon the South? Of
course, this plea for the old flag will be
called partisan, malignant and brutal; but
such epithets will be unjust. 1t is not die
tated By a fiendish hatred of all Southerners,
or narrow prejudice against surrendering
the fruits of hard won and costly victory.
as it doubtless is, it is an humble
effort to induce the South to respect for
few years longer foolish, though perhaps
natural, fondness for the flag of Saratoga,
New Orleans and Gettysburg.
Year: 1877

Sad is the heart of the mother


Who sits by the lonely hearth,
Where never again the children


Shall waken their songs of mirth.
And still through the painful silence,


She listens for voice and tread,
Outside of the beart-there only


She knows that they are not dead.
Here is the desolatc cradle,


The pillow so lately pressed.
But far away has the birding


Flown from the little nest.
Grooming the lullabies over


That once were her babes delight,
All through the misty spaces


She follows its upward flight.
Little she thought of moment


So gloomy and sad as this,
When close to her heart she gathered
Her child for her good night kiss.
She should be tenderly cherished.
Never grief should she know,
Wealth, and the pride of Il princess,
These would mother beStow.
And this is the darling's portion


In Heaven-where she has fled;
By angels securely guarded,


BY angels securely led.
BroOding in sOrrowful silence


Over the empty nest,
Can you not see through the shadows
Why it is all for the best?
Better the heavenly kingdom


Than riches Of earthly crown;
Better the early morning flight,
Than one when the sun is down;
Better an empty ca>ket


Than jewels besmirched with sin;
Safer than those without the fold
Are those who have entered in.