The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-06-21


California, across the Sierra Nevadas, to
the California State line, traversing the
richest and most popn!ous section of Califor-
regions Of The Territories, to the vicinity of
Salt Lake City.
route to the Pacific, which is adopted by
Congress and aided by the issue Of United
States Bonds.
ped, and running for 81 miles from Sacra-
mento to within II miles of the summit OF
the Sierras; and large amount of the
that point has been accomplished.
The First Mortgage Bonds OF this Com
~ and Profit to Investors, for the follow
ing among other reasons, viz:
First. The rate OF Interest is Sir per Cent
la Cod, pay able semi-annuaiiy in the
Second. The Principal is payable in Gold
Third The cost of the Bonds, Ninety five
per Cent. and accrued interest, is Ten
per Cent. less than that of the cheapest
Six per Cent Gold sbearing Bonds ofthe
Government -
provides nearly hGU the amount necessary
70 build the eat:re road, and looks sauinIy
to small percentage on 6ie future f,'a6ic
Firth. Owing to this liberal provision,
accompanied with Extensive Grants Of
Public Lands. by which the Govern
ment fosters this great national enter
prise, its success is rendered certain, and
is financial stability Is altogether lsde-.
pendent Of the contingencies i0hich attend
Ordinary Railroad enterprises.
Sixth. The Security of its First Mortgage
/ Bonds is therefore ample, and their
character for safety and reliability is
equaled only by that of the obligations
of the Government ITSELF
Seventh. The net earnings of the COM
pleted portion are already largely in eI-
cess Of the interest obligations sUhich the
Company t0fH incur on taoice the distance,
and are steadily increasing, rendering
tho uninterrupted payment Of the Interest
absolutely certain.
Eighth. At the present rate of Gold they
pay nearly 50 per Cent per annum on
The Bonds are issued in denominations
of 81 900, with semi-annual Gold Coupons
attached, payable in New York, and are
offered for the present at 80 per cent. and
accrued interest Gin currency from Janu-
Orders may be forwarded to us direct, or
through the principal banks and bankers
in all parts of the country.
New YORK or in legal Tender Notes Ma
tional Bank Notes, or other funds current
In this city and the Bonds will be forward
Inquiries for further particulars, by mail
or otherwise, will receive puDctual atten-
't1on.
FISK & HATCH.
Bankers, and Dealers in Government Secu-
rifles,
No. D Nassau Street, New York.
N.B.-All kinds of Government Securi-
ties received at the full market price in ex-
change for the above Bonds. Also,
BB AUdescriptions of Government
Securities Kept constantly on hand, and
Bought, Sold, or Exchanged.
ps- Gold Coin and U. S. Coupons bought,
sold, and collected. aaa ~ dlf .ta7 -.
sg Deposits receiued ON liberal terms
subject to check ct sight.
ps- Collections made throughout the
country.
nsT Miscellaneous Stocks and Bond
bought and sold at the Stock Exchane,
on commission for cash.
D9 Special Attention giuen to til.
Exchange of SEyEN-THIRrY NOTES
Of all the Series for the Neao FIVE
TWENTY BONDS of 1865, on the most
favorable terms
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