There is some hesitation among the people here in the use of this money. For six months it has proved a boon to all. Now the banks and pawn-shops will not receive it, except in the proportion of 200 in 1,000. The banks will only give 970 cash' for 1,000 cash worth. Still, if the government will remain firm, it will ultimately prove a blessing to the people. who have so much trouble with small, illicit Speaking of the new coins, they are in spite of the superscription, foreign money. They are als" said to be poisonous. While cleaning out a well near wre, some of these coins were found, ant the report spread that foreigners were taking this means to poison the water. Many wells have been searched, and a part of the people were really uneasy.
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