The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-11

C. J. Omsted & Co.. on ]. Newton ... 5000 90
J. Olcott. Cashier, on City Bank, ......... 3l43 20
L. Benedict & Co., sOl6 es
w. T. Williams, Cash'r, on Blk Of State Ny,
NJ W. Bennett. Cash'r, lol so
c. Ball, Cash'r, on Blk of America, C. d. Williams,
NJ W. Bennett Cashr ia5 90
do do. do 1875 90
@. Goodrich Cash'r, on Merchants Blk, do. 1913 so
N C. Munroe, Agent, City Blk Id. HOwarddo 100 90
liams & Co, do $50 90
J. Haskins Co. on r. Baker Co.. do. 20 90
D. Judson' cash. on W. H. Johnson, cash,
T. Akin manager, on r. Bell, w. McLackn, J.
H. Green and H. Crane, 1876 90
J. Tay Tor on Thos Washers. ...... 100 90
d. Burnham, cash.: J. D. Fisk, cash.. ... 90 O2
John l.. Dix on John Ward & Co., Schoolcran &
Hall, l6O 50
Geo. C. Batterman on Corlies Haydock Co... 80 60
J. b. Butler cash. Mechanics Bank Jas Hail. 200 90
John A. Hemmler on City Bank s. Young,.... . 90
John Rankin, agent on Yandervoort Hayward,
White Williams on W. M. Vermilye N. Jones,
Surveyor General, 5000 90
Contents of letter by Commercial Bank of Albany
to Bank of America New York, the 7h of December
Taylor, cashier, Bank of Commerce sas5ls 60
Contents Of letter sent by Bank of Albany to the Bank
of New York, eth December lsi3 = if'aee
Draft No. 4O2 signed by T. Olcott, cashier,
City Bank New York, for. ............. ST. 700 26
Draft No. 6s5, r. H. King, president, Mer.
chants. SS,9S8 60
1t is supposed that altogether no less than $780,
600 in amount was stolen 1t will take some days
to learn with precision, the full amount taken land all
drafts should remain unpaid till all is known. man
named Hough, attached to the stage stabler in Hud
son, has been arrested on suspicion of being con-
cerned in the robbery, but none of the letters OF
their contents were found on his person. Strong
suspicion rests on him, and no doubt seems to eX
list but that he is one of several who committed the
rascality.
North AMERICAN TRUST AND BANKING CON-
PANY.-We have been furnished with copy of the
resolutions, passed at ameeting of the shareholders
of this company, held some weeks ago, at which
a committee was appointed TO look after its ne-
rests The committee, appointed to confer with
j. Horsley Palmer, Esqr., in relation to preserving
the large amount of State stocks belonging to this
Company, now held in pledge in Europe, (being
upwards of a million and half of dollars,) re-
ceived the most satisfactory assurances on the part
OF that liberal and enlightened gentleman, that he
would use every effort to meet their wishes: and.
taken in connection with the improvement of pro-
perty here, and other circumstances, appears tc
warrant belief that something will be forthcom-
ing to the shareholders. We understand that Mr.
Horsey Palmer constantly expressed his belle,
that, even at last years prlces the assets would
yield handsome surplus to the shareholders, after
paying all just claims on the Company, if proper
JuuSiHeut vas eAeTclSeu i'll winding up, and eSpe-
cially in cultivating good feeling on the part Of
the debtors. We understand that the Receiver il
authorized to issue certificates of stock TO the
shareholders and to permit theirtransfer from time
to time.
On the whole, we think that stockholders in thi,
company ought to be cautious how they sell out a,
too low price.
We are pleased to notice the arrival of David
Leavitt, Esq., the able and efficient receiver of Thu
company, in the steamer Acadia.
Resolved That the creditors and stockholders of the
North American Trust and Banking Company having
mutually sustained great loss by reason of their con
nexion with said company are mutually bound bv wis,
and prudent regard to their respective interests to pre-
serve and maintain towards each other the honorable
Resolved. That while the stockholders should resist
and oppose the allowance by the receiver of all illegal
claims still is the sense Of this meeting that all bona
de and lawful demands should he at admitted by the
receiver.
Resolved That it is the of this meeting that
the creditors and stockholders Of said company act in
harmony, and unite in such will prevent as
far as practicable litigation the part of the receiver
and in behalf Of creditors and prevent or DELAY forced
sale of the securities and property Of said company in the
United States as well as in Europe, that all the just debt
for distribution among the stockhoider ,s
Resolved That the thanks of this meeting are due to
John Hershey Palmer Esq., for the highly honorable and
liberal pronsrs Of his aid and influence In preventing as
Ear practicable the forced sale of the securities now
ed as collateral by European creditors and that
ee oil three be appointed to confer with Mr. Palmer 10
he end, that upon his return to England he may en-
cavor to induce said creditors holding collateral secur
until restoration of the public credit shall enhance Tho
value Of said collaterals. ~
Resolved, That the said Committee be requested TO
confer with j. Horsley Palmer ESD and also with The
counsel Of the receiver and with the creditors of sod
Company for the purpose fenectng if DO possible by
reference or In some other mode settlement of ali
claims ag ainst and in favor of said Company and espe
ciay by such reference or otherwise secure speedy
decision Of the questions arising upon the legality of the
several trusts created by said Company
Resolved That without expressing the least disrust in
ia will l;cb h..
sell John Cleaveland Esq., have discharged their respec
tive duties yet such is the magnitude and Importance Of
the concerns committed to the charge of the said receiver
that his personal attention seems to be mperativelv de-
manded and that by i'll health the said receiver is com
peea 10 remain abroad 1t is the sense Of this meeting
mat ne should resign his trust and successor be aI
Resolved That in the opinion Of this meeting, the
interests OF all parties would be promoted by carrying
take the capital stock Of the Company per "epi o !.
par ofone third part of principal each
Resolved That the interests of the require
ha the books ofranser be rcopened and the said Com
mittee apply by petition TO the Chancellor to permit SAID
books to be opened upon condition that sufficient sum
paid for each transfer enable the receiver to EMPLOY
Resolved That the Committee appointed by the fourth
resolution, be composed Of Messrs David s. Kennedy
invested with full powers to confer with any othee parties
in reference to the interest of the shareholders and TO
call general meeting Of the Shareholders whenever they
cHAnLr' Il. Wnrrrnnonn, sec,y o"'''"''
LETTERS FOR THE PAcIFIc.-A mail will be made
up at the Navy Department, on Friday, the 18th
instant, to be forwarded bya packet from Norfolk
to Chagres Letters received on or before that day
can be sent by this conveyance.
BENEVOLENT CoNcERTs.-The French Benevolent
Society give a concert on Tuesday evening, al
Washington Hall. Madame Chit, Artot, and
Signor CaseIla appear. The attractions are very
great and the Hall must be crowded
On Thursday, grand musical festival take.
place at the Tabernacle for the benefit of the Bar
clay street Female Free School. Spohr Zahn,
Antognini and Brough, with other great artists
will appear.
ONO RIvER.--At Pittsburgh, on "Wednesday af
ternoon the Ohio River had four and half feet Of water
the channel