Gold and silver, that for a while seemed to have retreated again within the bowels of the earth, have once more risen into circulation, and every day adds new strength to trade, commerce and agriculture.
Paine observes the return of precious metals to circulation and the daily strengthening of America's trade, commerce, and agriculture.
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