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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna white wheat is selling at 81 n
Neu' 81 IL; yellow Corn Gets. white So
kye' Al and Oats, 25 cts per busheI. Round
potatoes 81 cts. per bushel. Butter, 10 CTS
per ID. Eggs, 10 cts. per doz.
Inc prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 %; Red, 81 Is; RYE,
60 cts; Corn, SIS and Oats, 80 cents per bnsb
ell
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

Atthe Continental Theatre, in Walnut Street
Philadelphia, on Saturday evening last, ter
rble accident occurred by which the dresses of
twelve young ladies took fire, and all Of them
were more or less burned. Six Of the girls
were SO seriously injured that they died before
morning.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

NE" GOoDs.-In addition to those mention
ed last week, it will be seen that Messrs. w.
EdViH Spruance. Thos. Carrow and John H..
Be"ley have laid in their full stock of Fall
Goods. II will also be seen that Messrs. Bew.
ley and SPruance have adopted the cash sys.
tenn entirely, and Mr.. Carlow nearly SO. For
styles and prices see adVs.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
ChP%aray Institute.

1927 and 1929 Spruce street, Philadelphia.
This Institute conducted for two wears mast in ,ha
city by hlademe Chcgary aud her utccc. Madame
- letN'lIy' upon the same principles as the ONE in
New york. estaDlIsh"G there IN the wear lSI4 viii
reopen on Monday, Ncpt. ION. with It's usual annie
ann 'mrlete PROVISIONS Tor Tic educatiun of Ynnn0
tauIes' h;'!rr i1 ulte,t!"n nf Madt me pIIeryIIIv
Circulars ;t. all requisite. Il,ru,nt,nn car W. Il
'"''''' OS "PPil'd'Oi 10 me iTh tI@I sepI2
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
FIGHT AZ nnnNEvI11.R

A brief dispatch from st. Louis, announced
hghtat Bonneville, between a party of rebels
and the Home GUARDS. Late adglces inform IA
that the Home Guards were victorious. tho
rebels, one thousand strong, being repnlsed.
with the loss of twelve KILLED and thirty woun.
ded. The loss OF The Guards was but one killed
and four wounded.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

Mr.. Thomas Lamdin has our thanks for some
hne peaches. grown on his farm Just over the
." Line IN Maryland. Their flavor was ex.
ceIlent-sornew what akin to the apricot.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

Bishop Lee has directed that appropriate
service be held in all the churches in tbis
Diocese on Thursday the 26,h inst.,-,ho Ma.
tional Fast Day.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

A number ofiadiss aud gentlemen in viii.
mington AID Philadelphia have recently pre-.
sented to Col. Whsrion's Second Regiment Of
Delaware volupioeTs go elegant sisnd Of colors.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
BACON e. HERRIMN

an HeIIihg good prime Shoulder Bacon at
1925 per hundred, Side Bacon, clear of hons
for $3.50 per hud.; extra Suaar.cured Ham,
at CTS, per h., and good new Herring from
$l.5O to $50 per Dbl. Call and see for YOUR
selves. J. II. BEWLEY.
Smyrna. Sept 18th. 1861.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
Keep it Before the People !
And az most Of them must purchase.
It's important they should know
Where the best and cheapest Goods are kent n
And sold at prices Verv low

nulu,
And sold at prices very low
Call at JOHN II. BEWLEY'S large and comuodi.
Gus STORE on Commerce Street, Smyrna, Delaware
%nere no Will convince you that the great talk about
Cotton Goods having advanced so much in n mist.Io
tie will sell good Brown MUSLINS from GI 10 ISl
cts per yard superior Bloeched Muslins from 81 ~
CTS per yd good heavy Cotton FLANNELs at I2G cts
per yd CALIcoEs from g. to 1913 per yd Alother
DIZZY GOODS IN proportion; call and examine for vour
selves ana you will be perfectly satisfied that YOU
can stlll buy Dry Goods at old prices for cAsn Come
AHu sec. senIQ
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
ATTACK on LEXINGTON.

Governor Jackson has established his capital
at Lexington, Mo-, or rather intends doing so
when he gets it, and for tina! purpose General
Price with $4,000 rebels has attacked it; but
it was strongly defended, our troops being en-
tFauchaJ
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

WE have received Nos. l, . and 3 Of the
History of the Southern Rebellion" We
commend it to our readers as valuable publ,.
cation. See adv.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

Tho eighth annual exhibition OF the Kent
County Agricultural Society will be held at
Dover on "Wednesday and Thursday, the 10th
and lTIh days of October.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

A CBASGE.-Edward P. Aldred will hereaE
ter conduct the Peninsular NeUs and Adler.
tiser. Its former editor. DIR. Pret,yman, Con.
sui to Glasgow. Scotland, will correspond with
that nansr
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
Dress GOOds. CIOlIls.

CassImeres, SaIines, auction Boots and SHOES Hat.
Caps, and Groceries of all kinds '-1'''
ne special attention Of the Ladies is rsspectfIlv
Invited To has handsome assortment of NJ =,
Dfcss Goods, composed Of Silks Brocates SalIns
roPns, I@vtiia Cloth, Cashmeres DeLal,ies &c n i,
OF which will be sold chelp for cash. - ~
M ~, TllOS CARROW
b-Ihe cnange in the times requires thai we
shouiu make our business as much CASH upcratIon
as possible o retore; friends and customers here
ment will Je required about January and INV Zach
and every year. Cash on delivery for FL,nI' FISH
Bat on Groceries Butter, Eggs, 81. II.
SMYRNA, Sent. I6
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
FIGHT NEAR HARrERs FERRY.

About three 2. NJ. on Sunday afternoon,
force of 900 rebels attacked Col. Geary's force
stationed three miles above Harper's Ferry,
but after fight of three hours they were driv-
en- back with the loss offs killed and wounded :;
our loss was one killed and few slightly
wOundad
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
TIE UNION" HOTEL.

?rch street, below Thlri, PHILADELPHIA
UPTON :. NEWCOMER
H.,u Proprietor
W THIS Hotel 90 central convenient hy Passenger
'9rs {" All parts OF the city, aud cvefy particular
adrptcd to IT, comforts and wants Of the business
pubrr. -
w Ael''S Si'oo per day Bepl2Iy
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
BOOTS AMD SHOES

ne subscriber Is now ops ing AT his Store on Com
.erce street ma very large and well selected
cash y, noo " ana Hii)hS which bought for
d 'oa'iy reduced prices in order TO tut the
i',',S hey CONSIST IN .i Of ladies superior Bloct
haslihg o. cfs with heels, from IS cents 10 si S5
per par Ladies Lace Boots from 60 cents to Al ner
f3 pa "'"h an Boots, quilted bottoms from as To
90 >" 3iens Long Boots from 81 25 10 50 so Misses
""u ma ems shoes from i2i cts to 50 cts CaIland
"R1hr i'r yourselves and y0n will find the cheanaSt
"o.o .e stock OF Boots and Shoes over before
US Oh hand ready and willing TO sell YOU great bar.
e JOHN H. BEWIEY
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
SPIRITED ENGAGEMENT NEAR CHAIN pR,po

SPIRITED ENGAGEMENT NEAR CHAIN BRIDGE
A large detachment OF Federal troops under
Col. Stevens. consisting ofseveral Companies
of cavalry, infantry, and Capt. Grifin's battery.
went on a reconnaissance seven miles beyond
the Chain Bridge. on Wednesday last.
Our troops having accomplished the object OF
their errand, connected with the reconnoIs.
ssnee of the country, began to retrace their
steps, when large force of ConfsderaIes. were
seen approaching from the direction of Fails
Church. evidently with visw Of cutting
them of and preventing their return to Their
oamP' when an engagement took place result.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

ing IN repulse, and retreat OF the rebels, with
what loss OF course is not known. Tho killed,
wounded and missing on the Federal side were
about twelve or fourteen. The detachment
returned to Chain Bridge in the afternoon.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

The Trustees of the M. F.. Church. of tLi.
town, have adopted resolution allowing pro.
mlscuOus sitting in the church hereafter.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
w ANT'ED.

a BOY, sixteen or seventeen years old, we'll
grown, 10 learn The Moulding and Iron Foun-
dery business. None need apply unless they
nave parents or guardians who can give secu-
rIty that they will serve their time our.
Apply Immediately. PRATT g. DAVIS.
scpl2 Smvrna. D.I
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
ORIGINAL AMONIATED
Supcr-PhOSDhate OfEime

Ground Bones Bones Save! Fine, Bono Dust war
ranied pure. and free from mixture of charcoal marIa
lime or plaster Nanuiacturcd and for sale nv
ROGERS d GEST
sep3-H No. 1873 Market street. Phiiad'a
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
SCHOOL WANTED

The subscriber wishes 10 obtain II school in tha
Country lie can give reference in Dover, Camden
and Milford. Address, stating lartcu lars
L. N. FRASER
sep5 No. 80 South Sd ST., (third story Phiiada.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

CoURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS List OF Iu.
rors to serve at the Court of Quarter Sessions
for Kent County, at tho October term, 1861 to
wit: October 18th, 19Gl:
DUCK Creek Hundrcd-Robert p. Collins,
Robert Davis, James Jones'
Little Creek-DAnlel Ford, Thos Keith.
DO'eg-RObinson e. Walker, William A.
Atkinson, John Costen
Observation-Disclosures. Vitden, John Case, Jas
Cook.
lsplilion-James c. Talman, Eli II. Mack
lin.
MiIiord-ThOmas WaIncc, Charles Mill.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
NOTICE

"o''e Is hereby gwen that Susan, my wife, having
.e my pea ana board without Just cause or provoca
ton forbid any person hatborng or trusting her on
my account as will pay no detis contracted nv her
since the date OF her leaving y "O'
Sept ID. CFOpCC pDIcCC
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
q Gents Reward

Runaway from ;he premises ofthq subscribe,
=" '"e IN INST, boy named David C. Dona.
nue. an lnden'urcd apprentice to ,be fsr,n;no,
Ou 81, G''' aged between II and IS yea.s.
ne ABOVE reward WI 10 paid for his ar,o.,
ana return % the subscriber, and all o.r.ons
are loFbid trusting, hd6orng or employing said
roy as intend to execute the law sc9insi ,nv
one so DONG. Wn.J BIhCKISTCtN
?faance's Eech, &e.t. 18th. 1861
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

Court OF GENERAL SEssIoxs.-List of Peti,
Jurors to serve at the October Term of the
Court of General Sessions Of the Peace, &c,
for Kent Comfy, te wit: October 2Sth, 1861 :
Duck Creek hundred-Henry II. Hof7ecker,
Daniel Palmatory, TIlghman Foxwell, John f.
Collins, Matthias Jerman, William w. Mel
son.
Little Cresk-Abraham Fox, Jos. L. Dsch,
VIM. Smith.
Dovcr-James d. KINNEY, TAos Williams,
Eugene Rdgely, VIM. Virden, John L. Smith,
Edward Wilson.
MurderkIl-Benj l.. Reed, Thes B. Lewis,
James IL. Boone, VIM. Case, Thomas Kemp,
Ezekiel Clements, VIM. Broadawsy
lsPillon-Wm. Sapp, Jonathan Minner,
WIN. H. Masten, Jacob Cordry.
M'lford--Winock II. Tomlnson, VIM. J. Sapp,
Henry Vineyard, Daniel Muten.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
WOcHiDcs.

The subscriber notifies the citizens of Smvr.
ma aud vicinity that he has taken The Machine
Shop formerly occupied Nv Ionn Fl. Bowman.
dec., where he will have this Fall HorseD,wers
and Hand Cornshelers, put up in the most snb.
stantial manner, and warranted. All kinds of
Machinery repaired. WIN. BOWMAN
September 7th, 1861.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
Agricultural Implements.

Wheat Fans, Cutting Boxes, -CUrnshcllers, Dir,
scoops, rio Vs-Suriace and SubsOIl, Horse. Ho~a
WcedeTs. etc. Tor sale by
Feb. 18th, 10. EDWIN WILMER
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
Goat :! COUL!

:, The undersigned will furnish COAL at former Ta,es
The ensuing Fall and Winter. Notwithstanding the in
crease IN Prices by producers ewing to the scarcitv Of
miners, so many having enlisted.
JNo. W. SAvIs.
OFFIcK-Dela ware House sans
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

Telegraph Offices have been established at
Harrington and FELTON,, on The Delaware Rail-,
road. M -
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19

EARLY.-Godey's Lady's Book and Peter.
sons Magazine, for Oct. have been received.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
SPECIAL CALL
AND
CHANCE OF =FEREa.

The subscrIb pectiuIIv calls The ,IInn,,,D >,
us customers and public generally 10 his laro,
ana ahdSome Stock OtNEW GOODS ;ust received
Ol every variety, consisting of
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
FINKLE & LYON
SEWING MACHINE Co.,
535 BROADWAY, NEW YORK

NO person who contempates purchasing a Sewing
t '' ~ iPf i''hy or Manufacturing purposes should
IAN to send for one Of our Crcuars which conoIns
cuts and full descriptions office several styles nr,,cs
and samples OF wOTk, all OF which we send ~ mi
free. Wa claim 10 have the - 'N@''
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-19
Best Sewing Machines
IMPORTANT FACTS

IN TIRE WORLD FOR EITHER FAMILY OR N.xrr.crr,
ING PURPOSES.
And all we ask is n fair trI,I Ra,J ~, c.II....
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17
Four Hundred Millions Of Dollars
wanted.

Abraham Lincoln asks Congress for $780,
00G, 900 to prosecute this war. Ohio's share of
this sum would amount, lift were divided accord
ing to population, to almost forty millions of dol
lars, or nearly nineteen dollars for each man, wO-
man and child in the State. The proportion for
Montgomery county would be nearly one million
of dollars; and the city Of Dayton little over
four hundred thousand dollars.
But some say that this sum of four hundred
millions, Or appropriated by Congress, as it I'M
doubtedly will be- will not be raised by direct
farafion Immediately. We grant il; but does il
make any difference in the end to the people,
whether they payi directly in money, or whether
they pay il By a tax tea, coffee, sugar, or any
other articles of family use2 There is one thing
certain, the amount must be paid, and the people
must pay it, in some shape or other. 1t makes
difference what plan may be adopted to raise
the amount; in the end it will come out Of the
pockets Of the farmers, mechanics, manufactur-
ers, &C. Even If borrowed, it will not help the
matter, but make it verse; for then our people
will be compelled to pay interest as well as prin-
cipal-Dayton Empire.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17
TheFree Ranks


We publish this morning statement from the
auditor Of State showing the condition Of the
free, or Stock Banks Of Indiana An effort is
being made, for some sinister purpose without
doubt, to discredit the circulation Of these instr
tutiOns. The Lafayette papers state that eight Of
them were discredited BY the bankers in that city
on Monday last Why this prescription of the
stock banks in the present condition Of financial
affairsf The Auditor reports eighteen banks
doing business under the law They are owned
BY responsible and prudent business men, we un-
derstand who will in every respect compare favora-
bly, with the Directors andstockholders of the Bank
&c the State. The circulation Of these institu-
tons has been as promptly redeemed as that OF
the Bank of the State, and upon equally favora-
bic terms. banker Of this city informs US that
he stands ready to purchase these notes at three
quarters per cent. discount for New York ex-
change, and one per cent. for gold Can the notes
of the Bank of the State be sold at better rate?
Why then, we again ask, is there an attempt to
discredit the free bank currency? We learn that
the movement was started by the Branch of the
Bank of the State at Lafayette for the purpose
Of displacing the free bank currency and
substituting therefor the notes of the Bank Of
the State. This, it has been understood for
some time, is the policy of the Bank of the
State. Its object is to monopoIize the circu-
lating medium Of Indiana To accomplish this
end its managers seem disposed, if possible, to
depreciate the currency of the free banks to the
loss and Inconvenience of the public. They will
not succeed As a circulating medium the free
bank currency is as safe, we may say safer, than
the Bank Of the State. The notes Of the
stock banks have not only State stocks deposited
with the Treasurer Of State as collateral security
for their redemption, but equally with the Bank
of the State the responsibility and honor of
their STOCKHOLDERS. In this view Of the case
we may safely express the opinion that the
notes Of the free banks are the better cur
rency. But some one may say that one or two OF
the free banks are a little weak May not the
same criticism be applied to one or two branches
of the Bank of the StateI Who redeems the
notes of the Plymouth branchf And how sound
is the Jacksonville branch? This war upon the
free banks comes with i'll grace from the Bank Of
the State. We notice that the Indianapolis
Journal lends itself to the Bank Of the State in
its war upon the free banks but for what consid
Grafton we are not advised. The community ha.
an interest in sustaining the credit of the fres
banks, even if hebank Of the State has selfst
object in discrediting that currency.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17
VEGETABLE LIFE MEDICINES


DYSPEPSIA, by thoroughly cleansing the FIRST
second stcmachs and creating flow Of pure, healthy
instead Of the stale and acd kind Fatuency Loss OF APP
Anxiety LAngor and Melancholy which the genera
symptoms Of dyspepsia, viii vanish as natural eonse-
CosTIvENEss, by cleansing the whole length Of the
inestines with solvent process and without violence;
all violent purges leave the bowels oostive within
days.
fEvERs Of all kinds by restoring the blood to regular
cases and the thorough solution q a. Intestinal Obstr1c
i ton in others 500
The Life Medicines have been known to cure gheuma-
tsm permanently m three wecks and Gout in half that
time, by removing local Inflammation from the muscles
DR0PsIEs Of all kinds by freeing and strengthening the
kidneys and bladder; they operate most delightfully."-
these important organs and hence have been found
certain remedy for the worst cases Of Gravel.
sc ", WORMS as ~ saRs s from the timing q II.
sCURyf, ULCERS and KvETERATE SORES, by the
perfect purity which these Life Medicines give the bloc
and al the humors.
sCORBUTIC ERUPTIoNs and bad complexion, by the
hernae eecupon the fluids that feed the skim and IN
morbid OF which occasions all eruptive complaints
ssllox. coudy, and other diSsgreeable compilations.
entire Of Salt Rheum. and striking Improvement
IN the cleaness Of the skin Common Colds and Infu-
win always be cured by dose, by two IN the
PiLEs-The originator Of these medicines was cured Of
Piles Of thiryhye yes Standing BY the use Of The Life
] FEVER AND AGUEs-For this cOurre Of the western
country these medicines will be found scertain and safe
remedy Other medicines subject TO return Of the dis
eases by these medcnesis permanent Try them
be satisfied and be cured
BILIOUS FEvERs AND LIVER COMPLAINTS,
General Debility Loss Of Appetite and diseases Of Fe-
males The medicines have been used with the most benz
fetal results IN this description Kings Ev and
Scrouls In its forms, yield 70 the mid yet powerful
action Of these remarkable remedies Night sweats Ner-
vous Debility, Nervous Complaints Of all kinds Papita
ton ofthe Heart, Painters Colo speedily cured.
4 MERcURIAL DlSEASES-Persons whose constitutions
G.t.l l.Ga
infinitely than the powerful preparations oi
| Ssrsapsrlla-
Prepared and sold BY w. n NoFFA1,s
| 80 So Broadway, New York
For sale by all Druggists. augls go d&w1y
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17

FoRrRIss MoSRoE, July l0.-Gen Butler is so
well pleased with the Hotchkiss shell which can
be fired from any rihed cannon that he has or
dered quantity for Immediate use.
Several BaltimOreans came here to 20 Nog
folk, but Commodore Stringham don't permit the
flag of truce to leave the harbor. Health of
troops is good. Water abundant ~ ~
The Quaker City this morning captured brig
Amy Warrick. of and owned in Richmond. from
Rio, bound to Hampton Roads. with 81 900 sacks
of coffee. The cargo is owned m part by Brit
ish merchants.
The Quaker City Yesterday made reconnois-
anee of the coast for thirty miles south of Cape
Henry, and saw FIVE wrecks on the shores. all old
and entirely deserted. -r--a-
The rebels are telling and burning trees al
Sewel's Point, indicating they intend holding the
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-17

The subject Of investing some of the means of
the Bank of the State in the war loan, rs we
stated in our issue of yesterday. was canvassed
with good deal of spirit at the session of the
Board of Directors which closed last evening
This policy was strenuOusly urged by the Loan
Commissioners, and we are informed that
although the Directors of the Branches are the
only competent parties to act upon the subject,
assurances were given by the representatives of a
portion of them that about $3.50, 900 of the bonds
would be purchased by those branches, or their
principal stockholders, at eighty five cents the
dollar. We are also informed that applications
are coming from citizens to the Loan Commission
ers for bonds at the same rate.
The representatives Of four Of the branches,
viz: Lawrenceburg. Richmond, Logansport and
Nashville, we understand refused to acquiesce in
the policy adopted by majority of the branches,
and the branches at Plymouth and Jacksonville.
being unable 10 takecare Of themselves, of course
could not hep the Safe We are advised that
Governor MORroS, through the President of the
Bank, urged this policy upon the Directors. Those
who determined not to respond we're influenced
solely BY prudential considerations and with de-
sire to carry out the object in view in chzrtering
the bank. The bank is a commercial institution,
and its province is, it should be- to aid the
mercial interests of the State it is the duty of
the bank to lend its credit and resources TO the
State Government, at its call, il will take but a
few such calls to cripple it aud deprive it
of the means to assist the business men Of the
State, and through them all of its citizens, in
those operations which require more money than
individual capitalists can command. We may as
well have no bank at all , if the State Government
is to draw upon it in every exigency which may
arise and thus deprive the citizen of those accom-
modations which is the object to be accomplished
in chartering such institutions If Indiana was
threatened with invasion and subjugation, il
would be proper to call upon the Bank for aid in
such a crisis. Such is not the case, however. The
Federal Government has the charge Of the war
and its credit should be sufficient, except
perhaps. in temporary emergency, to
raise all the means needed for its Wig
orous prosecution. We think the policy
Of calling upon the Bank to invest
its capital in the bonds of the State is bad pre-
cedent. 1t is anwise as financial measure, and
may prove troublesome to the safe and profitable
management of the institution, if adopted. For
the bank to make the State temporary loan when
its necessities demand it is well enough but it j:
another matter to make permanent investment.
in the bonds of the State and thus absorb il
means to accommodate the public