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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24
THE TAX-BILL IMBROGLIo,

Despite the undigniied slang levied a. the
STAR by one of the Aldermen OF the Fourth
Wsrd, (Mr. Moore the facts emain undspu-
table as stated by US, to wit: LIST. That the rate
of commission allowed to the Collector up to
the time that the Republican Collector came
in waAtwo per cent. the act of Councils pre-
viousE passed only reducing the commission
at the end of the term of the then Collector
I'd. That the report of the Committee Of Confer.
ence fixed the rate Of compensation at TX per
cent, or one-half-per cent. less comm issicn
than was paid the previous Collector, report
agreed upon by every member but one OF the
Committee, (Mr. Noore,) and to which he was
understood to assent in the Committee meeting,
If the Alderman from the Fourth Ward is sin
cerely anxious to save to the Corporation the
sum OF S2,4 concerning which he is delay
iBg the passage of the tax-bill, he can readily
do 1t by sparlDg the city the heavy tax of print.
ing his nterminable speeches and reports tina
he is so solicitous always to sspread upon the
journal" A good arithmetician at our elbow
suggest that il that gentleman would even
compromise" by emitting the "I's" and
s'Iny g" in his matter, printed at the Corpora.
ton expense, the amount of S2,4OO could read.
lily be saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

PARDoNED.-The President has issued a par
don to Samuel Z. Mallory, Of Florida, late
Secretary of the Navy Of the Southern Con-
federacy. Mr.. Mallory was the only member
OF Jefferson Davis cabinet who surrendered,
and elected to throw himself upon the mercy
OF the United States government. His pardon
was recommended by the (i0vernnr To-.
HV'e4uUE, State reasurer, ten Senator'S, and
sixty -four members OF the House OF Repre
sentaive s of the Connecticut Legislator and
by Messrs. Hotchkiss, Hubbard, and Barnard.
members of Congress; also by Secretary Sew.
ard, Attorney General Stanbery, Gov. Mar.
win, and Major Gen. H. G.. Wright, U.
army.
1t is stated on good authority that the Presi.
dent will shortly pardon Alexander II. Stenh.
ems, late Vice President of the Southern Con
federacy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

VIEWS OF SENATORS WADE. SHERMAN AMI
THAYER.-At a recent meeting in Ob,o Sen.
tor Sherman said that Mr. Stanton.s remova,
from the War Office was simply to get out Of
the way man who insisted on the fair execu.
ton OF the laws OF Congress, that as a Senator
he wsuid vote to renstare him as Secretary OF
war, and that he had no doubt that he would
be restored, to remain there during the term of
Mr.. Johnson's administration. Senator Wade
was equally emphatic. Senator Thayer de-.
clared his belief that Andrew johnson meoi.
tates forcible resistance II the authority of
Congress, and that the organization of a Rebel
militia in Maryland was being effected to aid
johnson in his plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24
FlNA NC1AL.

The New York hank statement turns out to
be unusually nnfavcrable. The legal tenders
sbowa decrease Of 81, 100000, and the net de-
posts reduction OF 81, 467 900, while the loans
are $685., 600 higher; the latter being really the
worst feature of the statsnent This heavy
"A s. in resources Is doe TO the largo shipnsnts
OF currency to the9West, and accounts in great
measure tor the extreme stringency in money
developed during the week. The present legal
tender reserve is S2,SU0,000 in excess of the
legal requirements, or 264 per cent OF the
demand liabilitiesof the bank against % per
cent. last week. 1t is clear from this close
condition of the banks that in the event Of any
further material drain Of currency westward.
there must be q calling in of loans, in order TO
place the banks in sound position in the
quarterly statement required to be made up
two weeks hence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

THE INDIAN WAR-PROSPECT OF PEACE.
Hon. n. g. Taylor, Commissioner OF Indian
Affairs, under date of September 23d, tsle-
graphs from Omaha to Q. E. Mix, Esq, Chief
Clerk, as follows:
Our council with Indians at North Platte
was perfectly satisfactory, and prospects OF
peace with all the Indians more fiattering than
a. any time. The Apsches, Arapahoes, Kio.
ways, Conanches, and friendly Cheyennes
are willing, if the other Cheyennes will not
make peace, TO subjugate them, if the Govern
ment will furnish the ammunition. So Super
intendent urphy informs me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

THE CASE OF GENERAL PoRTRR.-Data, of
the Baltimore Sun, says: "Gen. Pope, in his
letter to Gen. Grant demonstrating against re.
apening the case of General Fitz John Porter,
says that as he Is one Of the principal parties
concerned IN the case OF Gen. Porter ne claims
the right to SD bmit his views, and he proceeds
IN lengthy argument to review the case,
claiming that no new testimony can overcome
the proof o: dIsobedience. In the meantime
Gen. Porter has fled a paper citing cases as
presidents for demanding reiAstation In the
service; among them are the folio wing: George
b. CrittendeE, of the mounted rifles, dismissed
by court-martial. sentence confirmed and exc
cuted by President Polk. President Ty Ter set
aside the approval, and Crttenden was or.
dered to his regiment
sin the meantime promotions had taken
place, but the oficere, captain, first and Sec
ond lieutenants, and brevet second lieutenant,
were deprived Of their promotion. their COM
mis- sfons being cancelled. Crittenden returned
to his regiment n his old commission, tith q
denomination to the Senate. Major Sweeney,
of Fenian no'oriety. was dismissed from and
remained out of the service two years, and
was then reinsrated to the army bv order Of
the President and Secretary OF War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

HEALTH OF HON. THADDEUS STEVENS
We stated yesterday that intelligence had
been received in this city that Mr. Stevens
was very dangerously i'll, and was belle we'd
to be H. dying condition.. Since then q tele-
gram has beer received stating that he is
much better, and that hopes are entertained
OF hlsrecoyery. His wonderful vigcr of con-
stItution seems to have carried him through
this apparently irresistible attack OF disease,
and the trust is that his Invaluable life NAV
now be heightened ont for wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

RECEPTION OF GEN. SHERIDAN IN BAIr1.
MoRK.--A resolution has passed both branches
OF the Baltimore City Council rendering the
Inequalities Of the city to Gen. p. H. Sheridan
on MS visit to that city, and proposing the ap.
intment OF q Joint committee to communi-
cate With him on the subject,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

~There is an extraordinary accumulation
of gold at present in the banks Of England and
france. The former has run up Its stock of
coin to Sl2, S72, 000 and the latter S190, 100000
making total which is far beyond what is
needed either for the current purposes of trade
IN the two capitals or for the security and sta.
bIlity of the banks.
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Indian Affairs

st. LOUIS, Sept pa Kansas regiment left
Fort Hayes on Saturday for Fort Laramie, to
protect the Indian Commissioners
Omaha des patches say that Commissioner
Taylor denies the reports OF the correspondents
from the council at the North Platte
The reporters reaffirm statements made by
them, and say Pawnee Killer did leave the
council. and painted his facs red in token Of
war, and rode away In disgust.
They also say that il is the belief Of those
who best know the Indian character, that the
chiefs who did profess peace made promises
only to gain time.
Five fatal cases of cholera were reported in
Omaha yesterday.
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THE DEATH OF MR. CDIRy

The heads of the various Bureaus in the
Treasury Department, held a meeting this
morning at az O'Clock at the Department for
the purpose Of taking action relative to the
death Ct Hon. >. b. Colby, Register Of the
Treasury, who died in New Hampshire on
Saturday last. Hon. Tbos. l.. Smith LIST Audi
tor, was called to the chair, and Hon H.
Anderson appointed Secretary. Appropriate
resolutions were adopted, and remarks made
by several of the officers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

PUBLIC LAND IN NEBRASKA Com missioner
Wilson, of the General Land Office, has replied,
in answer to inquiry made by the Land Com
missioner for the State of Nebraska, that selec.
tons for the State under the several grants of
Congress cannot be made from the odd num-
bered sections within the limits of the with
drawal for the Union Pacific Railroad, and
that selections made of the even or Govern.
ment reserved sections must be in accordance
with the statute in virtue of which the selec.
tiOnS are made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

TRANSFER OF INDIAN AGENCY.-Upon tho
accommodation Of the Indian Bureau, the
Secretary OF the Interior has directed that the
agency for the Usage, Quapaw, Seneca, and
Seneca and Shawnee tribes Of Indians be trans.
fsrred from the southern TO the central super.
intendency, the headquarters OF which are At
Atchson. Kansas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

CANNED FRI rs AND VEGETABLES FOR
THE ARMY.-By General Orders No. 81 from
the War Department, dated Sept. 81, General
Grant directs the Commissary General of
Subsistence to supply posts west of the 96th
degree OF longitude literally with canned
fruits, vegetables, &c, for sales to officers
Commanding officers OF companies are author.
ized to buy such supplies for their com panies
at the prices charged to officers. The Com.
missary General will be authorized to limit
the amount Of these sales whenever abuse of
the privilege herein given is apprehended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

THE WHITE HoUsK-To. day being Cabine,
day no visitors were admitted at the Execu
tive Mansion. All the members of the Cabi
net were present except Postmaster General
Randall and Secretary Browning, who are
absent from the city, the latter was represent.
ed by Assistant Secretary Otto.
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ARMY ORANGES.

Capt William II. Peck, 10Th V. b. O. mus
tered cut and honorably discharged.
Brevet Brig General Joseph H. Eaton, Pay.
me- yer, has been directed to take charge O ( the
of that Off Ger -
Brevet Major General Silas Casey, Colonel
Ain Infantry, detailed rs a member Of the New
York Examining Board, vice Brevet Brig.
General A. J. Shermer, Lieut. Colonel 4th
Infantry, relieved and ordered to Join his regi.
ment, department Of the Platte
The order directing Major William Clinton,
Of the 18TH infantry, to report to the Retiring
Board, mas been revoked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

ARMY RETIRING BoARD.-The Retiring
Board Of army officers, who have been In ses.
sion in Philadelphia TOR some time past has
BEEN dissolved by direction OF General Grant.
The following named Off GERS Of the army have
been detailed as members Of the retiring
Board to convene in New York city: Brevet
MAJOR General p. st George Cook, Brevet
Brgadier General J. L. Gardner, Brevet Brga-
der General A. Sully, Brevet Brigadier Gene
raj r. o. Wood, Brevet Brigadier General w.
J. Sloan. Brevet Lieutenant Oolonel ]. F.
Hammond and Brevst Captain J. p. Sanger,
Adjutant LIST Artillery, Recorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

PUBLIC LAND IN OREGON AND WASHING.
ToN.-The Commissioner of the General Land
Office has prepared, and will transmit in a few
days, thirty nine donation patents for ancient
settlement claims. covering over 1880 acres
in Oregon and Washington Territory. The
patents will be sent to Roseburg, Oregon City
and Vancouver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

IL funeral of Sir Frederick Bruce, the
late British minister, takes place to-day at
Boston. The pail. bearers are Governor Bull
Jock, OF Massachusetts; Monsieur Berthanv.
the French Minister; Senator Sumner: Mr.. H
J. Pratt, Of the State Department; Hon. Samuel
Hooper, Of Massachusetts: the poet Lon fsllow ",
Richard B. Bayard. and Mayor Norcross, Of
Boston,
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New York Market

NEW YORK, Sept. 23-Ootton dull; uplands,
"a; Flour 1Oae5 cents lower; wheat, heavy for
spring: Corn 1a1h cent better; Rye frmer.
Oats lcent better. Pork lower; new mess
s23 9sasA %. Lard quiet at ID 4ai2%. Whisky
quiet. Barley nominal; Freights quiet.
Sp r'ts of turpentine sassy: Rosin I'M.
changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

NOT TRrE.-A report was in circula,io, a.
day that Hon. Thaddeus Stevens aisd TN.
morning. 1t is not true, as a dispatch wa.
received from Lancaster this forenoon f,o-,
his " ard, Miss Davis, stating that he contin.
ues TO improve,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

AT THE WAR DEPARTMENT.-A large mum
Ger OF visitors were at the War Department
this morning, and many Of them had an in.
'eIyiew with General Grant, Gen eral Sher,,
dan was with General Grant this forenoon
and had long interview.
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THE FUNERAL OF SIR FREDERICK
BRUCE. 4. - EEEE = 8 T.

Boston, Sc pit 24.-The funeral of Sir Fred
erick Bruce took place to-day from Trinity
church.
The services of the Episcopal church was
read over the remains. The scene was solemn
and impressive The British Legation, Free
Briton Mutual Benefit Society from Canada
Foreign Consuls, Mayor and City Council OF
Boston, and many distinguished persons In
military and civil life were present. The bells
in the city tolled during the obsequies.
The remains have been deposited in the
church to await the arrival OF the British war
steamer Garnet, which has been ordered from
Halifax for Boston to convey the remains to
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

THE ENGLISH OPERA.--Norma will be given
by the Richng's Opera Troupe this evening
tor the second time. The cast comprises Miss
Riching's, Mr.. Peakes, MI Bernard. Mrs, All.
bott. There is general desire for Mrs.
Abbott's second appearance, as first one in
an opera new to the whole troupe could give
but an unsatisfactory idea of her powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

PATENTS TO BIB IssUED-For the week end
ing Oh Tuesday Oct lst pa patents will bs
issued from the Patient Once. During the past
week 500 applications and so caveats wers
filed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

NYEBERB BRASS AND STRING BAND ia
w prepared always TO furnish MUSIC r -
Parsdes, Ex hibitions, Balls, Private Parties
Receptions, Excnfsloni, PIC Mics. 9erenades,
Funerals, &C.. ct the shortest notice Mr. Weker
is not now connected with the MARINE BAND, and
his services can always Be relied upen. Orders can
Do LEFT at his residssss oSS IN street east It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

Son A FISHING ExcURsIoS.-Col. William
g. Moore, confidential Secretary to the pr.si.
dent, left the city to-day for fishing excur-
SION down the river. He will return on Sat.
"a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

MINISTER TO EcUADoR-It is reported that
Ex-Governor Thomas II. Ford will be ap-
pointed Minister to Ecuador, vice W. 7. Cog
gfshall, deceased A Mr.. Lucas, of Maryland
rs among the applicants for the posiuon.
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Reception of Gen. She

Reception of Gen. Sheridan
WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 24.-The Mayor,
City Council, soldiers and citizens OF thus city
will wait on Gen. Sheridan on his passage
through this city on Wednesday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

1.-THE Secretary of the Republican State
Central Comm of Ohio says the Republ1.
can candidate for Governor will be elected bv
forty thousand majority.
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College commencement.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2l.-The Polytechnic
College Of Pennsylvania begun its fiftieth an
nual session this morning.
President Kennedy made an opening address
to the classes, which are we'll filled, particu.
larly in the mining and engineering depart.
mentS
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TELEGRAMS, TO THE STAR,
FROM EUROPE TODAY.

LONDON, Sept. 24.-Evening-ConsoIs ets,
~. ;. o.D's, 73x; Illinois Central, III Erles
i LIvERPOoL, Sept. 24-Evening-CottoA
quiet; sales to. day IL 600 bales MIddllne Up-S
land, e&; Orleans, -. Breadstuffs, Pro-
visions, and produce unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

@The official vote at the election in Ten
nessee for Governor is as follows: Brownlow.
Republican, 74,4si: Etheridge, Democrat, % $50.
Brownlow's majority, SIS, 1884. The total vote
is 81 GA. of which the soldiers (much scoffed
at as Brownlow's ''standing army'') cast only
SIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24

PERsoNAL.-tiov. L. E. Parsons, of Ala:
Col. T. Boyd Edelin,. Of Md; and Mac alIister
the magician, with his wife and son, are at the
National,
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leans. The Union men of that city are prepar-
ing to give him q warm reception, as thew
threaten to prosecute him for his Infamous con-
spiracy TO m urder their friends by sending In
tected clothing to them during thelwar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-24
% A G A Il d ..

~ A r D.
WASHINGTON, September I. 1857
/ would respectfully inform my customers, and
the public generally, that have removed from my
old stand, No. "A opposite Center Market to store
No. 349 Pennsylvania avenue opposite Metro
pOitan HOTEL and while thanking them for their
former generous patronage, would earnestly SO
IIclt continuance of the same at my place Of
business
Sc 9-eo2w VIM BRYAN.
TPUBLIC SCHOOLS.-At the last meeting
uS of the Board of Trustees of Public Schools
the following resolution adopted
ReSolred. That the following places be designated
as Offices for the transaction of all the Public
School business by the respective Sub Boards of
Trustees
Fer the Sub Board. First District, First and
Second Wards-Schoolr ROOM corner l4th and G.
streets.
For the Sub Board, Second District (Third and
Fourth ards)-School-room on H. between 9TH
and 18th streets.
For the Sub Board, Third District CFifth and
Sixth Wards eWallach School Building, and
School-roOm corner Sd street east and street
south.
For the Sub Board Fourth District Seventh
WardtMale Grammar School-room, John f.
Thompson, teacher, on 6th street.
The Trustees will be in attendance at the above
named places from to So o'clock on each morning
of the week, from Monday to Friday, inclusive,
during the month of September; and all persons
entitled to tickets of admission to the Public
Schools can procure them at the places and times
81 Il P0ISEayT o.
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Impartial Manhood Suffrage

ALBANY. w, Sept 24.-The Evening Jour-
nal takes strong grounds in favor OF incorpo-
rating the principles Of impartial manhood
suffrage upon the platform of the Republican
Convention at Syracuse.
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srovEsi STOVES II

q = - 81
Please take notice that we are preoarea 70 r.n.;-
In the best manner, all kinds oil HEATINGo s < o.
PARATUS, and suggest that it il not safe to deiav
this work until late In the fall, ~ " uoisy
We are also prepared to put up new LATROBES
and other HEATERS, and are now receiving our
fresh stock Of COOKING and HEATING STOVES.
tnation Of our stock. Cail ct 49, - -.
6IBLET 4 GUYS Stove warerooms,
322 Pennsylvania avenue,
On 8-dQ between 10th and 18th streets.
RRIDAL AND FUNERAL WREATHS, BOU.
X DUETS, CROSSES. ANCHORS, ANDAA.
STAHS, preserved In natural form. New and
or pearl. All kinds Of Hair BrAding done By MrS
FIXES. 3eS Eighth street ~ Zen
ERESH HAMBURG GRAPES,
Il Crit from the Viees as reqMtyed
am daily selling and filing orders for FRESH
HAMBURG GRAPES Of finest quality.
N. W. BURCHELL.
Corner 18th and streets
Under Ehbitt House,
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Government Securities.
WASHINGTON, Sept. %, ls67.-Jay Cooke Il
Co. furnish the following quotations Of Gev.
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INTERNAL RKvEFUR.-Therec receipts from this
Source to-day, were S2s1,6131O.
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FPIAsost p!ANosI PIANosIT
AN UNPRECEDENTED TRIUMPH
CABLE DISPATCH, PARIS ExPosIriOv Jntv ,es,
"sTEINWAY& Sons, Of New York A'''
have been awarded By the Supreme Jury OF the Ex
position THE + IRsT GOLD MEDAL OF MEHIT Sor H.
highest degree Of REJECTION IN sYand sorn1r - ~ e
shotrtng the greatest progress in hs eonstrre;o 81
gtano}ortes, toith the strongea indofMmssf 20 ~ ~
SUPREME INTERNATIONAL jury. p" '"'
In addition to the above, Steinway d Son. bava
received the following cable dispatch: '0
PARIS, Julyx
The great Societe des Beaux Arts Of Paris. bsx.
aiter careful examination Of all the rarsica ;n,
struments exhibited at the Paris Exposjtion
s~arded to sTEINwAY Sous, Of New York, ,hsi,
urdna lsstinosfaI Medal for greatest supsriortty
ava noreRt o. eonstrxetioN an Pianos"
w. g. METZEROTT l. Co
&u aim Agents for Washington. D. G..
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~ Speaker Colfax is stumping Ohio for tn,
Rep ublicans,
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~ TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

~ TREASURY DEPARTMENT
QS Office of Comptroller of he Cuyveney.
S WASHINGTON, August o. 1857
Notice Is hereby given to the holders of the cir.
sulating notes of''The National Unadilia Bank -
n that such notes will be paid In lawful money
of the United States upon presentation of the
to the Treasury Of the United States '''''''
ii. r. HULBURD.
auG-T,f COMPTROLLER of the Cnrrencv
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PERSONAL,

T AIDES! WE JUST. RECEIVED FROM
- Paris tie largest and most complete stock, in
o DEMONGEOT'S HUMAN HAZE STORE,
Sc q ST. 279 Penn. avenue
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" TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
u3 (yhes Of Comptroller OF tAs Cyyys,-, .-f
Notice is hereby given to ali persons VINO ' NAV
have Slslms against 1.-The National Unadiils
BANK, N. T., that they are called upon to nrasanf
the same and to make legal proof thereof ~
htEWls klNGSLEf: Receiver Of said Bank, at
e Il r. HULBURD
au H-T,1t Comptroller of the Currency