Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-04-15
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NEW York, April 10.
inns day was selected by the civic authorities
OF our city, as one on which the people should at
Tempt to express by external show and ceremony.
their sensibility of the affecting event for which
the nation mourns. The funeral obseouies of the
late President were to be celebrated by grand
civic and military procession, and conclude with
funeral grafton by Chancellor Frelinghuyson.
and benedcton from Bishop Onderdonk, All
the military Of the city was ordered TO parade, in
addition to which the various benevolent, literary.
and trades societies almost unanimously resolved
20 unite in paying the last tribute of respect to the
nation favorite. Accordingly at the appointed
hour, the societies. troops and vast numbers of cit
zens began to assemble at tie different places Of
rendezvous. The weather was cold and gloomy.
threatening rain, which, unfortunately, but too
one o'clock the procession got under way, fling
before the city hail, and proceeded up East Broad
way, took wide circuit in Che upper part of the
city, and at ) o'clock again returned to the Park
will not attempt to estimate the number in the
procession, but some idea may be formed Of il, hem
II is known that took two hours in passing GER
tain point The citizens generally walked six or
eight abreast Before the ceremonies were half
over it commenced to rain, mingled with snow,
which continued throughout the day. The vast
waving crowd Of umbrellas displayed upon the &C.
cason presented most singular appearance.
Deep gloom visible in every face and on every
side, fell upon the city when it was known the
President was The feeling of grief has
somewhat subsidized, and particularly so since
Mr.. Tyler has announced his intention of pursu-
ing the course marked ont by his predecessor
President Tyler has announced his intention Of
taking several days for reflection and considera-
ton before he makes any further changes of Office
holders.
Much interest has been excited by recent dis
closures ofthe committee appointed by the stock
holders of the United States Bank to xamine into
the affars and recent management of that institu-
ton. This report treats of the conduct of officers
of the Bank with great freedom, and characteristics
many oftheir proceedings highly exccptiona-
bic and preudcal to the interests of the instltu-
ton. 1t appears the officers have been in the habit
of loanng TO themselves large sums of money
without sanction Of the directors. The commit
tee came to the conclusion that there is balance
ofthe cupital not sunk of $5,270, 256, which is
eqnal to about sl7 per share all stock not own
ed by the Bank itself. AT a subsequent meeting
of the stockholders sundry resolutions adopt
ed, resolving to petition the Legislature 10 reduce
the capital one half, to change the Of the
Bank, TO abolish the system of voting by proxy,
Sc. &c. a vigorous effort will be made to
treve its sunken fortunes, and it is probable with
partial success Thos Dunlap, Esq, has resigned
mesly of S. c. has been elected in his place.
The bill passed by the Legislature of Pennsyl.
yania, legalizing !he suspension of the banks OF
tltat STATE for the period Of FIVE years, with thr,r
taed by the Governor, predicted. have
not tbe veto; it is very long, and by the 10
who have seen ii, said to he very able but il
il is 10 better than the rest of that functonary's
d 'cumcnis, there will probably be a difference Of
opn'cn upon that point Gov Porter has be,
come quite celebrated for his vetocs. this being
the sixl or seventh this session.
Yesterday a gentleman and lady m passing irons
3,ooklyn ferry boat to the wharf accidentally
fell into the dock The lady was soon rescued
but the gentleman could not be saved.
As our city election takes place next Tuesday
the great political parties have entered the field in
earnest. The struggle will be close and tho vic
tory doubtful