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FIRST REGTMENT, SCOTT LIFE GUARD.
rHKR QpARrHRs IN CENTRAL PARK-LIsr OF OF
FIcBRs, ETC.
The First regiment, Scott Life Guard, commanded by
Co Hudson united States Army CHARTERED for the
present at the old Arsenal Central Park The stricest
military discipline is enforced, and the men obey with
the greatest chesrnew The orders Of the day are the
same that we have already published livery movement
goes on Ike cleckwork The are up in the morning
at lve 90 through their exercises and at nine retire for
the igh sentries posted who watch for and duly
challenge any intruders.
There are about seven hundred men in the building
ihey are divided into companies and in their
quarters, seldom ntrnding upon another Each floor
OF the building Ia occupied by five companies,
where they eat, lsleep and 60 through their
military exercises The only trouble existing the want
o. arms Ine men being obliged to dri withou the &C.
want, as they win shortly be supplied with both
ana uniforms The uniform OF the men viii consist Of
Ozark blue jackets light blue pants and caps OF dark blue
The uniform Of the officers will be that by the INIT
ed States Army.
The following is lis, or the officers Of the regiment
Colonel, Edward NICK. hudson.
Lieutenant Colonel, john D. McGregor.
Major, Alfred W. Taylor.
Adjutant, VIM. Fl. Henriques.
Guartermaster, Jas NJ. Bayles.
Surgeon, D. W. Wainwright, II. D.
Assistant Surgeon. A. L. Sands, NJ II.
Henriques.
Company R-captan, sam. ". May; First lieutenant
Company Captain, las. Mooney; First Lieutenant,
Company D-captain, Chas W. cruger First Lieaten-
ant, John Smith
Company E-csp.aiu, VIM. B. Parisen; FRS. Lieu,en-
Company F-captah, J. b. H. Camp; First Lieutenant,
John Downs.
Company Chaplain, --; First Lieutenant, Jof p.
Company H-captain ". Jameson; First Lieutenant,
COMPANY Irantain T7,oe ,,rouar. Eire, r;an,sror,
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he Deeper rrs.,ute. room "a Tuesday Asssrncon.
they coca get themselves nice little UNIFORM cnssie
and appropriate.
THIS suggestion met with approval from many Of those
psceent, and We need not be surprised 70 see well
drilled regiment Of fair with brave hearts march
ing down Broadway Of these days 10 the tap or me
drun With The stars and stripes gay cOqueting with the
breeze over their heads.
The meeting here adjourned.
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THE NAVAL BRIGADE.

The brigade pro,ccds regularly With its equipment and
drill at the depot on Staten Island General Wool has
given directions to General James, Of Rhode sland 70
forward here the requisite guns for the shell batteries
which General james desires 10 place In the hands Of the
brigade, while the subscription for money TO pay for
these guns rs constantly increasing through the gene
roy OF our princey merchants Yesterday the chaplain
Rev. W Dennison held Divine service ut the barracks
at which the wife OF Colonel Commsndant Bartlett at
tended with two other ladies', who with her have yolun
teered TO attend the brigade naval nurses.
CARD FROM COLONEL CoMMASDASr BARTLETT.
II " beng said in naval circles that the organizing Of
the Naval RIigade-web iooted-or service aiioat or
asporc interfering with the enlistment of men q, the
naval rendezvous for the general naval service This
may may not be. But II official gentlemen viii only
cut all their red tape aud appoint the captain and first
and other leutenans OF ship when she Is ordered for
service and let them chip their crews, put every
tub kettle Its own bottom, then we shall know who
the like to serve with and who not Come, gentle
Of the navy, urge upon the apartment the prooric
ty of writing your own permits.
WAsu,v A pARrrrr
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THE DOLLAR SUBSCRIPTION.

saw In your paper yesterday In relation 70 small SUD
scrptions for the benefit Of the regiments 'ns ue
organized In this city and Of the families they leave DO
Nina ,h.r. 7 s,thoush am but lad, ectting but
mail salayy, feel a. though would IKE to contribute
naM Of nv weeks carnngs towards sustaining our dag,
,he conssnusIoo and lsws. BY receiving the enclosed
swo dollars ssd any cents you win oelige your truly
~ JAnEy.H KEIIEY
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THE LADIES' HOME SAMARITAN ASSOCIA
TON.

THE PHILANTHROPY OF THE LApIKs--THE SPARTAN
WOMEN OF NEW YORK, Ere.
An adjourned meeting Of 1.-THE Ladies' Home sapar
Association held at half past three O'Clock satur
day afternoon, in No. Clinton Hall, for the pur
pose Of organizing themselves into body minister
70 the wants and sympahize with the wives ami
lies left behind in New York by the noble fellows who
have gone forth 10 cement the Union anew with their
blood There pretty large attendance Of the good
samnritans Mrs. G. j. French occupied the chair, and
Mss Abby Burton acted secretary the meeting.
The President called the meeting order and explained
ts object she said she loved the Union and would die
for II. There were many associations being formed
throughout the city, OF which had taken int, &C
count all that the Iades' Home samaritan Association
had thought Of In calling the present meeting. She
ders,ood since she into the room that several
held in Cooper Institute NJ eleven O'Clock Monday
next what could be done under present croum
stances SO that II they could all labor together II would
The call for the meeting alluded TO (Which was pub.
shed in Saturdays lIrRuD) WAS then read by the
On motion, IL was resolved 10 appoint committee TO
attend the meeting 70 be held at the Cooper Institute
day with tho Of ascertainng whether the objects
contem plated by them Of similar character TO
hose Of the ladies' Home Samaritan Association, and
20. to offer their co operative services
The following ladies appointed said committee
Mrs G. d. Wilbur, Mrs Comsiocs. Mrs Fanny h. Parks
and Mrs. Cora A. syme.
marks IN the OF which she said that the they
called rcughshe poor men who left their families 10 20
10 Dght-arc those who needed their sympathy. she
knew sewing girl In this ctyan Irish giri-who had
beet well brought MP but was now poor and hcr only
brother had gone away from her n tight such
she that needed their sympathy She knew southern
lady who had lately come 70 New York who said to her
the other that she done with the seeded States
(Appsusc That lady also told her that she had left Bal
tmore that she Ind hard work 10 leave Baltimore with
her life, her horses having been taken from the car
rage and thu, abe was only too glad 70 get or She
south but nevertheless she went for the Unon
che wanted justice and right, liberty and truth.
The President Of the Union Aid Society then stepped
forward and said she had invitation 70 extend 70 all
the ladies present. Several ladies had spoken 10 her
selves fr the puypose NJ lsarnne ths sword and clnh
exercise - 70 be ready 70 defend themselves case
OF emergency. policeman had offered his services
give euch Instructions might be desired. Those who
wjsbed 10 op c@s Of that Descriptions could Dsct q
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THE MONTEZUMA DFGnrEyT.

This regiment ID picking up wonderfully, and will soon
be ready to take the field The single fact that Captain
Doubleday, Of Fort Sumter fame VIII lead them on 70
victory todeah Is sufficient In itso 10 give the Monte
yuma a prominent place among our volunteers. They
at present want little aid, and the following gentlemen
have been appointed 10 receive subscriptions and dona
tions:-Hon john W.. Edmonds. No. III Broadway,
anco s. Stewart. No. 10 Wall street. OF irving House.
Of broadway ald Twelfth street. Stewart l. Wood
ford, United States Attorney No. Ill Broadway Colonel
VIM. II. Browne No. - Nassau street
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MORE TROOPS COMING.

me siorieus old Bay state 10 particularly anxious Z,
send men enough 70 the seat Of war; to make as
shsst work Of the business - possible Another regiment
expected to arrive in this city today, and win leave
for sctive service the day. possible II Ii due %
MI etson OF the Aston House, 10 say that he has made
no charge for the expenses incurred quarterng the
Massachusetts, soldiers while they remained in this city,
All the other hotels charged very reasonably. The
Jersey RAILROAD Company struck on one third Of their
regular rats in transporting them, and the steamb aa
companies so lowered Their fares. The Camden and
hnibey Philadelphia and Baltimore Companies would not
take on q cent.
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A NEW LIGHT iNrANrRy REGIMENT

Al the request Of many Of the merchants Of New York
Colonel Thomas Picon " organizing Rife Corps OF $50
upon the model o. the farfamed Chasscus Arique
and only young OF respectable character win be per
mtted 70 Join H. Application has been made TO the Sc
crctary OF War appoint the captains OF companies and
portion OF the ptaG officers from among the graduates
Of Wee. Point engaged 10 civil pursuits, but who
daily rendering their services 70 the government The
rex headquarters ~ the Chassear Ceet at the
Arttgar'E Bank, III Nassau street
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FREE ACADEMY zOuAYEs.

The Proc Academy students haye organized company
Of Aonaves, with the above title. Tho following is list
Of o'ncersCspain, j. Mcsusherland; First Lieutenant
J. II. Trppe; Second Lieutenant, H. 8 steele; Orderly
Sergeant, T. l.. owen Sergeants, A. Morrel, Dwight
and j. NJ. Amory.
The members Of the Free Academy alumni are re-
Gaesed TO meet this evening" in the lecture room Of the
college building for action n reference 20 the state OF the
country.
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THE FIRE ZOUAVES.

r0sTPoNEMENr OF THEIR DEPARTURE.
b consequence OF the arrival Of arms and NUM-
tcrs Of wsr, the Fire Zouaves commanded by Colone
msworh were unable TO proceed 70 their destination
yesterday Their headquarters, in Devins new building
sslal street, surrounded with an anxious crowd ali
day, and much disappointment. expressed at the
voe.ponemsnt Populations from the FIRE Depar ment
Of his city well from Brooklyn Williamsburg and
Jersey City, continued 10 arrive all day long, for the
yurpose Of bidding farewell 70 their comrades, and
crowded the barracks 70 sutocation.
by dnt OF hard work and good management the rites,
svercoas, knapsacks and other accou rements win be
issthsemng tSdas and the regiment WIN probably be
nounced for their departure but presume 1t will be
twelve O'Clock before they VIII be enabled 10 leave
The line Of march viii be the originally agreed
upon, pamey--From the barracks in Canal street to
Broadway down Broadway 70 the Park toTec sge stand
Of col0s voted them By the Common Councils thence to
the Aston House another OF ooors prepared
Scr them by the lades Of the hote and thence mp Broad
way 10 Thirty third street and Fifth the resi-
Senee OF Ars. Astor 10 third set of coors Re-
turning from Fifth averne the regiment win pass down
Broadway 10 Union square end down the foot OF
kanaj street. where they viii probably embark about
three O'Clock p NJ
The Zonaye Regiment of Firemen, commanded by
Colonel Ellsworth will form in front their quarters in
Canal street, On Monday morning, 2eth inst at eleven
O'Clock precisely. The Department stand Of coors will
Se present In from. Of the head quarters The line OF
march viii be up Broadway 70 B3rd street. through Bond
Sweet 70 the Bowe'y down the Bogery and Chatham
stree. to- and around the Park OF Broadway TO Canal
street, down Canal strees 20 Collins wharf.
stsnd OF coors will be presented By Srs John Jacob
ACTOR ut the st. Nicholas Hotel. and etand of coiors
the ladies' Of the Aston House.
4. F. OcaERsatMEN, Chairman.
GBcReH r. NEsBrrT, Secretary.
ne New York Fire Department will meet on Broome
street, between the BOwery aud Broad rsy, right
Broadway, at ten O'Clock A. M. precisely this Monday
moFnng Tor the purpose OF escorng Colonel Esworths
JOHN DECKER, Chief Engineer.
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FIRST REGIMENT, GERMAN RIFLES.

The above regiment stationed for the present at
Palace Garden Hail. They expect to leave the city
very short time. To-day they win DO inspected by the
officers. They the recipients Of present. consist
ing of tive hundred Bibles which them by tive
New York Bible Society. they to be distributed
among the men, who, doubt, viii appreciate the
kindness of the society.
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COLONEL lNNES' REGIMENT WASHING TON
VOLUNTEERS.

This regiment, whose headquarters al 80 and 96
Sixth avenue, and at Union Hall, Eighth avenue, is filing
up very rapidly and will probably be mustered into
vice this week Tho well deserved reputation Of Col.
Innes as an officer Of the Mexican war makes this IA
vorte regiment with recruits BY order OF the Chairman
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A NEW IRISH REGIMENT.

Alderman Barry ia organizing regiment, similar
TO the Sixty ninth which as complete, will follow
the latter 10 the seat Of war Alderman Barry has had
considerable military experience and until recently held
the position of Major In the Ninth regiment. roll for
volunteers is now open at the house of Hose Conpny
No % and "a Worth street. ard Of First avenue
and Seventeenth street.
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SEIZURE OF CONTRABAND GOODS.

At ten o'clock yesterday morning. Captain Babcock Of
Jersey City, and Captain McDonough Of Hoboken with
Captain Rose and Constable Grear went the Jersey
hats 90 board Of the steamboat Newark, to overhaul
some soops which were laden with articles centraoand
Brigader General Hatfield OF Hudson county, having
received intelligence, had, Saturday night with the
proper authorities board this steamer overhaued all
vessels from Staten Island TO Castle Point
The soop Fox boarded at eleven O'Clock She had
board kegs OF powder and i've barrels Of powder
containing one hundred and Fifty pounds each. The
sloop Time also boarded. She had TOO kegs Of
powder sixty boxes ball cartridge and three boxes of
cartridges The Shops we're taken to pier No East
river and from there 10 Bedoe's Island
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NATIONAL ZOUAVES.

This regiment is now in barracks at the Division
mory and at Tammany Hall. The drn takes place every
day q: the Mercer House. About hundred recruits
wanted to I'LL tho vacancies caused by the Withdrawal
Of those not parsed by the examining surgeon.
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CORRECTION.

In the list Of officers published BY M OF the Seventh
regiment, National Guard by MISTAKE substituted
the name of Mr. James L. Cook for that Of Mr.. James
Gaylov, NJ second Lieutenant Of the Tth Company Mr..
number ~ years, and has rsep RON The ranks " bic
pvft<pt ppstion,
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AID FOR THE SOLDIERS FAMILIES.
SIXTH REGIMENT.

The undersigned, detailed by Colonel J. c. Pinckney
Sixth regiment New York State troops 70 collect fund
for the immediate relief Of the families OF the rani
and Gle, many Of whom are left entirely destitus /
acknowledge with much gratitude the following libers
contributions, and solicit further aid an will DO som
time before the funds given BY the city can be mad
ovn
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Has been joined 10 The Second regiment scott Life Guard
and its Comnandant, Colonel Potter has been assgne,
the post OF Major in the latter corps.
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UNION RANGERS.

The various companies Of this regiment w- meet at
the following places this evening for dricoEnpany A.,
corner Bayard and Elizabeth streets; Company d, 45
Bowery; Company G, pythagoras Hal, Canal street.
Company y, corner Spring and Mercer Streets Company
f. IS Bowery; Company i, No Seventh ayenue Compl-
MES G. II. /, J and n, old RCgery theatre.
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FIRST REGIMENT NATIONAL UNION RAN
EERS

This regiment is fast filling up and Col. J. W. Laisor
is doing al in his power To the comfort Of the
volunteers who have enrolled TER Their head
quarters have becnmoved - the Of Twenty eighth
street and Seventh avenue.
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= II y " = r .
coyrNUED FROM FIRST PAGRl
THE NEW YORK LEGION,

rapidly organized. The Second regiment win be led by
Colonel Henry W. Benham Senior Captain United States
Fhgineeu the Fourth by the Hon. john Cochrane Or
svs from headquarters hourly expected directing
large number Of the cadets at West Point TO report for
SuE TO Major G. E. Baldwin, Acting Chief Of the STAFF
Captain Charles Temple Dix is the Acting Military Score
tary at the headquarters Of the Legion committee,
composed Of Hon. James Galatn ational Bank, Henry
Meyer ESQ., no so Cstreet and John Endie Esq. (No.
- VAN street, have kindly consented TO act Finance,
Consulting and Advsatory Committee. The Hon Isaac
Sherman (So Hanover square) the Hon. Judge Clerke,
Hoo. Judge John H. Barbour, General Dix and Hon. j. j.
CISCO ere also warmly aiding the movement
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ANOTHER SEIZURE OF UNIFORMS FOR
PEREIS

Captain squres of the Eleventh ward police satur-
day afternoon seized twenty pair of military pantaloons
intended for use in the rebel army. The contrabapd
goods taken from taor's shop Ridge street. the
proprietor Of which is employed by Messrs. Newbeck
Co., No. Dey street, from whose place the Third ward
police few days ago seized thousand suits uniforms
in state Of preparation for the confederate forces
Captain squires has had his eye upon the Ridge street
reduced TO certainty the seizure made. The tailor
has not yet been arrested
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EAfpiRE CIIfR

meeting Of the Empire Club is TO be held on Thurs
day evening next at Union Hail. Of Third avenue
and twenty street. for the purpose OF forming
military organization.
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SEIZURE OF THREE SCHOONERS LOADED
WITH GUNpOWDER

At late hour on Saturday night certain information
reached the Uni States Marshal of New jersey which
induced him to invoke the assistance Brgadier General
Hatfield, Of the New jersey State militia. who, with
force of men, proceeded with the Marshal to the Jersey
fats where they seized three schooners loaded with gun
powder, over which spread q quantity Of manure
Each OF the schooners kept throughout the night
with guard on board, and yesterday they towed
to Ellis Island by the steamboat Newark.
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WASa'N A, BARTLETT,
Colonel ConmaIdaEt Naval Brigade.
eROOKLYN INpErENpENT HOME GUARD.

BROOKLYN INDEPENDENT HOME GUARD.
There win be meeting held in the 0deon civilians.
burg) this evening, under the auspices Of sub com
mittee from the Metropolitan Home Guard for the pur
pose of securing the cooperation OF the citizens Of the
Eastern district Of Brooklyn this enterprise. This
ganizator is intended TO be exclusively home guard
that those persons who dnclned 20 TO the seat
Of war can have opportunity servs their country
LITTLE nearer home.
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BROOKLYN FIRE DEP ARrMENT PATRIOTIC
FUND

Contributions in money dry goods, provisions or suit
able articles OF relief for the benefit Of the families Of
the Fire Department Volunteers Of Brooklyn win be re.
ceved BY any Of the follow ing named committeeJ N.
Haesey, William Burrcl, Thomas a. shankand Stephen
w. Philips, Gilbert L. Haght, Joseph Montroes, A. A.
Thorn, Mathew Hail. Thomas Pi,,blsdo John W. Creation
and George Ward.
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Organized by Mr.. Sech dc Casa has been joined to the
Garbaldi Guard Col rnei, considerably strengthening
the latter corps.
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ADRIAN, Mich, April a, 1881.
At a special meeting Of the Common Council, s2Ss
appropriated 10 equip and OUTFIT volunteers enlstn
me amount vas previously rsssd BY private ssbscrf
tops for the esne purpose
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EXCELSIOR RRIG

Recruits for the Excelsior Brigade Jackson Light In
fantry will ad rolls open at No. City Ha place and 16
Centre street.
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sion he predicted that the flag Of the Unon would not
only soon again wave Fort Sumter but the most
remote parts Of Texas, and every fortress bagetan
from which The hand Of treachery had torn It.
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GARIRALDI GIlARn.

regiment Of rhemen is In process Of formation in
this city, the plan Of the Swiss sharpshooers to be
composed Of Italians swiss and Hungarans ofcered by
those who have served in Europe. This regiment Is
called the Garbald Guard and will doubtless do credit
to the Subscriptions and aid in forwarding this
regiment to its destination may be sent to Charles b.
Norton 60C Broadway who has kindly consented to at
tend IL the matter.
The following subscriptions have already been re-
ceivcd:--
Flues Co 40 Barclay street ................ $50
A. funZerbuhier, 691 Broadway. 20
Y. G. Dutany, Broadway. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100
Wn lTinzen. % Bond street Observation-Disclosures. Is
j. r Hig, 90 Exchange place. Observation-Disclosures. 10
subscriber. Observation-Disclosures. 50
All subscriptions Thankfully acknowledged. Com
mittec CA Finance Charles Norton, Fred 6, DUtassy.
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LADIES, RELIEF UNION.

Tho New York Laiies' Relief Union s fully
ganzed and in aourishing condition. is evidently
Union affair. All ladies who willing to operate
earnestly requested 10 attend the regular business
ing on Wednesday at three O'Clock NJ at the Church
OF the Purans. Several addresses will be delivered
and some excellent singing Is expected.
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the CERPO GORDO LEGION

The Ward Committee are requested to meet this fore
noon at ten O'Clock, ut the Astor House.
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sEvENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.

The Seventy ninth regiment Highland Guard win go
into barracks to day they having been assigned place
m the buildings just erected in the Park Tney to
have gone the old arsenal in the Central Park there
there for them, the building being occupied
by the Scott Life Guard. II is probable that but few
companies win so to the Park to day. but they will ali be
stationed there In day two From that point they
viii proceed, as circumstances permit to one OF
the forte ia the harbor.
The regiment consists OF ten companies and are
ready 10 60 the instant their uniform and are
forthcoming. 1t is expected that the viii proceed
10 the OF their future movements in the national
"kt u mr. i. will enable them TO with greater IA
cihty, and win be very eeasonable in Southern cline.
All Communications with reference TO the regiment
may be addressed 10 Lieutenant Colonel 8 b. Elliott,
actpg audant, at No Asor place. Eighth street
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Mr.. Comptroller Haws and Mr.. Charles II. Russell sper
hour Saturday among the banks, in reference 10 u
million loan asked by the city. and found most CRAFTY
ing evidence OF the patriotism OF our moneyei instit
tons. But for lack OF time they would have gone fu
thor They visited the banks in the following list,
received subscriptions the several amounts states
amounting tho aggregate TO nearly half the entire os
Rank OF Commerce, In New York, by John A.