Butler Defends Greenbacks Against Bond-Driven Bank Failures
In a fiery exchange, Butler argues for a fixed value greenback currency backed by government power, rejecting reliance on bonds. Chittenden presses the risk to savings banks and laborers if bonds crash, while Butler asserts greenbacks offer a sturdier foundation for prosperity than gold or silver.
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Ben Butler
Charles II
Eason
Butler
Chittenden
New York
Mr. Chittenden
Savings
Massachussetts
United Es
New York Andssachussetts
Europe
Massachsetts
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Butler
Mr Butler
Massachusetts
National party Signal edits to unify greenback forces in 1878
The Signal attacks Brick Pomeroy and Blanton Duncan for disorganizing the Democratic party to aid bond holders. It urges Greensback unity, claims Democratic support for the platform, questions party loyalty, and invites Greenback and labor groups to a Springfield convention on March 27, 1878 to nominate officers and unite local chapters.
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New
National Party
Brick Pomeroy
Blanton Duncan
Democratic Party
Hayes
Independent State Central Committee Calls for Delegates
James Sprindgi announces a call for delegates from county organizations to aid in choosing delegates. The committee insists delegates be independent of both Democratic and Republican parties. The appeal stems from Greenback and labor reformers’ support.
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James Sprindgi
Independent State Central Committee
Axioms on Money and Commodities in Exchange Theory
A sequence of definitions states commodity as product of labor and barter as direct exchange. It says money links to commodities through convenience and value, with gold and silver as commodities until law declares them money. Money is artificial and arbitrary with no natural form, and legal tender power governs payment, not bale.
Bonds Payable in Greenbacks Conundrum From Cleveland
The Labor Advance of Cleveland questions the term Repudiators and argues greenbacks were legally tender for principal debt. It challenges hard money supporters to explain Uncle Sam’s note stating legal tender for debts, asking how the bond principal fits the law.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hard Moneyman
Uncle Samuel
Political critique on defalcation and party leaders
The piece argues Republicans fear Sheriff Noble's defalcation hurts their party while condemning professional politicians as educated plunderers. It favors a new party, claiming Anti Monoply and Greenback officials in Will County have been commendable and the office seeks capable leaders.
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Noble
Will County
Greenback
Government to issue treasury notes on gold basis
The speaker argues that if one dollar in gold backs three in paper then one dollar in greenbacks backs three in treasury notes, proposing the government should issue twelve hundred million treasury notes based on this ratio.
Basis of Four Hundred Million Greenbacks Questioned
The text argues that four hundred million in greenbacks is unconstitutional and urges that all government currency carry full legal tender and be redeemable in calibamras. It references Clesclank Meee and emphasizes strict currency validity.
Political clash over policy unity between parties voiced
A terse letter from T H Express challenges Republicans and Democrats to name a single unified public policy they agree on. The writer urges the parties and their presses to identify a clear living issue showing defined ism or differences.
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Thelican
T. H. Express
County Yes Delegates Move Toward Springfield Convention
The Independent County Central Committee head will likely order swift action and call a convention to send delegates to the Springfield meeting. Will County holds nine delegates. neighboring counties listed include Cook 76, DuPage 3, Kane 3, Kankakee 4, Kendall 3, LaSalle 13, and Ford 3.
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Independentounty Central Committee
Springfield
Will County
Cook
DuPage
Ga Kane
Kankakee
Kendall
LaSal
Ford
Me Lai
Forsythe on consistent and assistant democrats in Times remark
John Forsythe notes he has seen a 'consistent democrat' for thirty years while the Times editorials discuss a wide range of democrats and mention an 'assistant democrat' as a novel term in a Chicago Times article.
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John Forsythe
Times
Chicago Times
Prim Tribune Office Break-In Report
Saturday, around noon, unidentified persons entered the Prim Tribune office and emptied about forty cases from the floor. No crew members or perpetrators identified at this time.
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Prim “Tribune
Greenback Party Seeks State Convention in Springfield
The Greenback party calls for a state convention to be held in Springfield on March 27. Democrats host a rival gathering in the same city with a couple of web wards noted.
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Greenback
Springfield
Signal remarks cite Sheriff's mugs targetting Republican camp
A fragment from the Signal notes an accusation that has struck again targeting the Republican camp. The remark hints at political tension and recurring action associated with Sheriff’s supporters.
Senator Ferry Now Press the Senate
The report notes Senator Ferry is pressing the Senate with 29 votes while Turman trails at 23 and the vice president is reported ill.
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Ferry
Senate
Turman
Conkling Silent On Recent Silver Bill Debate
Fragmentary notes show Mr. Conkling avoiding remarks during the recent silver bill discussion. The incomplete text suggests his silence followed a political moment or procedural question without explicit comment.
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Conkling
Eleal Silver
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Greenback News
Melson, Ferriss & CO
Eprrors and Poblishers
Buatler
Calie
Greenbacks
Supreme Court
Democrat Committee
Chicago
John Mattocks
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