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Buffalo.
Correspondence of the Herald.]
BUFFALO, Aug. 1h, 1912.
Business Matters-Finance- Great Ercitement-
Buffalo and Aitica Railroad Temperance City
improvements Wing Candidaretor Congress, &c.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR
Having been absent from our city several weeks,
have not been able to fulfil the engagements
which made in my last letter. But will now en-
deavor to make amends, by giving you all particu-
lars of Importance that can'De of interest to your
numerous readers
Since my last, business has, to certain extent,
decreased. This has caused some complaints
among our mercantile men. The prospect for fall
business is not fair it was in the SPRING
This is considered the dulsst part of the business
season here, and at all events, person would Judge
so, from the tardy movements of our business men.
Money, comparatively speaking, is very scarce !;
but what little there is In circulation current, or
nearly SO. This is quality which will, in a mea-
sure, make up tor the deficiency. The resumption
OF specie payments by the western banks, has afford
ed some relief to our business community, but how
long they will continue requires the prophetic
power of vision to determine. One great embar-
rassment which we heretofore had to contend with,
has arisen from the want of sound circulating me-
dunn Prudent and enterprising men, who have ca
is risk of their losing from this cause. The effect
of this has operated seriously upon those who were
dependent In measure, upon the capitalists. This
would not be the case had we circulating medium
in which we could place that degree of confidence
which is indlspensably necessary to a healthy and
fiourlshlng business; and until we have thus, the
same oscillations in business affairs will continue.
In the absence of political religious excitement,
the mind will seek its natural element in the cir
cumstances which arise. This has been exempli-
fed in relation ito the Buffalo and Aca Railroad
The company having nearly completed their road,
made application to the Common Council to enter
the city and terminate their road at certain point,
most favorable to them, well as to the city.
meeting OF the citizens called, for the purpose
most proper place for terminating the road Some
adverse to its entering.the city, but if it must
enter, they would designate the north part Of the
| city as most beneficial to them.
Now, it is little singular to observe the argu-
ments made use OF by many OF our citizens. Those
In the upper part OF the city thought this
the most proper part tor terminating the road, as
passengers would have to pay for the transportation
OF their baggage to the steamboats, and they might
| also be detained by their not knowing the exact
| time of the departure of the boats Those owning
land near the wharf, thought it would be less nui-
sance to the business population to have the road
terminate there than In any other part OF the city
| Pro bono publico.
| The temperance cause continues to triumph, and
| winning many of our most prominent characters.
| Last week the Judge OF the Recorders Court trea.
ted resolution for the last time, and noby went and
signed the pledge. That he might not be accused of
any other motive than total abhorrencs of all in
| toxicating drinks, he said, Gentlemen, wish TO
have it distinctly understood that do not sign this
pledge for the purpose of getting any person TO vote
for me for Congress- for the Legislature, or for any
Officer Dr. Flint delivered lecture few evenings
since, on the pathology of intemperence before the
| Ladies' Temperance Society. THIS was very in
teresng lecture, and there was considerable num-
Der present. Dr. Flint exhibited the plates Of the
human stomach; showing the progress OF disease
| .
vance oftemperance, we glad to learn that there
is also advance in the "healing art' as the DR..
says that the disease in any of its stages is still
within the reach of medical treatment, or in other
| words, is capable of being cured. Oh the never
| ending progress OF the arts.
There some considerable improvements being
made in our city this season Much credit is due
| the Common Council for the happy suggestion of
grading and planting the terrace with trees. This
will make beautiful grove in the summer season,
in whch poetry and love will find a safe retreat
We may soon expect to hear the song
meet me by moonlight Alone"
| In the grove on the terrace.
This will be decided improvement to the city,
| and may perhaps sIirpass some OF your denghtiui
parks it overlooks the lake and the beautiful and
| majestic Niagara river.
Since the Hon. Willard Fillmore has defined serv-
ing in Congress another term it is reported that ne
has nominated as his successor Dr. Emmons, OF
Springville. Whether he will be the favored one one
among the whig party, is not at present known, put
many speak of him in terms OF the highest commen-
dation,a as well worthy OF the distinguished Oh.
| fee DR.. Emmons is man well known throughout
| Erie county, prominent member OF the wing par
ty, and has represented them in the Legislature.
He possesses good mlnd with this enduring quali-
| ty-when " sure he's right, he goes ahead"
Yours, CATO.
WESTERN RAnRoAp.-Net receipts for six days ending
Saturday 9th August Passengers 1885, freight, mail
| and Harnden & Co.. $4,4l2. Total, Sl2,Oi7.
ANOTHER FIRE.--There a serious fire in Green's