The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-13
Boston.

Correspondence of the Heraldl
BosroN, Oct 10, 1912.
Websttr's .Speech-Dcath Of Channing-Bank Er-
eitement-Arsst Of Financigs- 1heatricals.
]. G. BENNETT, ESQ.,
Unstlnted encomiums are passed upon your mas
terly report of Webster's great speech at Fanueil
Hall. As was present during its delivery, can
add my mite of praise. l will attest that it was
verbatim report, and attentiyely perused it. Our
public men suffer much in reputation from inaccu-
rate reports of their remarks at public meetings. and
you deserve the gratitude Mr.. Webster in render
ing him justice in this matter. Another row among
the Students of Harvard College! One bound over
in $500 for trlal These square capped rowdies de-
serve no sympathy from the public, and should be
summary punished. The failure Of the Phoenix
Bank has caused quite panic among the poor de-
positors in the Boston Savings Bank, as many hun
cants, in bills of the Phoenix Bank. This remains
to be accounted for No collision hope.
Funeral sermons were preached in most Of our
churches yesterday in commemoration of DIR. Chan
ming. His demlse has caused gloom to overshade
our community.
The President of the Phoenix Bank, Mr. Wyman,
has been arrested for swindng (while in bed.) An
injunction has been laid this bank. Why not
beforel "Whut need to lock the door after the
mare is stolen?"
Shove, one ofthe bank commissioners, has exclu-
slvey examined this bank since the creation of the
board and has uniformly reported his colleagues
as being IN sound condition. How is thisa Was
he deceived, or did blind cover his eyes to Its
real conditionl We shall see anon, as he promises
an explanation. Curses both loud and deep are ut
tered against the bank, an attack was feared, and
part OF the available was removed to the Hamilton
Bank Bills are selling to-day at 60 per cent. be-
lieve that when the affairs of this ''swindling m'
have been made public, the usual amount of rascal
iy will be developed,a AS in the case of the Roxbury
Chelsea, Lafayette Banks, and others here about-
You can hardly conceive of the effect produced by
this failure in the quiet town OF Charlestown BUSH
ness seems to be utterly Frustrated, and men meet
in angry groups, denouncing the directors and all
concerned.
The extensive depot of the Western Railroad is
so much crow ded with freight, mostly -four, that
there is not to unload the cars on their arri-
val, but the stock is not yet at par.
Theatricals are in quite a furnishing condition,
Notwithstanding the city authorities have imposed
license tax Of $780, instead Of So as in former years
Forrest and Josephine remain during the week, and
Hackeft comes on Monday. The National, not
withstanding the powerful opposition, has done an
excellent business since its opening Peby has an
efficient company and his energy and perseverance,
in bringing out succession of novelty, ensures him
success. ] esteem him the best manager in the
country.
The South Bank intends winding up its affairs
and relinquishing business, rand also the Charles
town Bank. The nation would not mourn much If
half the banks would 60 and do likewise. will
write you again soon. have seen nothing from
Boston in your columns lately The Herald is ex-
tensiveIy read here, and you need observing and
efficient correspondent in our village.