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The New York herald., 1869-10-05
Tas soRwlLK (C0xs.) BANK ROBBERY.
How the Robbery Was DiscOvered-Wbere
the Robbers Entered the BaDk-Careicss.
ness Of Watchmens-Tw0 Strangers Sus-

How the Robbery Was DiscOvered-Wbere
the Rcbbcrs Entered the BaDk-Careicss.
ness Of Watchmens-TwO Strangers Sas-
pscted.
The recent robbery OF the Bank OF Sorwalk has
developed some rather curious features. No one In
the villagc-not even the night watch-knew any.
thing OF the robbery until q farmer brought to town
some Tin boxes belonging to the bank, which he had
found early on that morning In vacant lot about
q quarter OF mile south OF the village. The
boxes were begrlmed with powder and stove
In and bruised BY the efforts of the robbers
TO force them open The appearance OF the Interior
Of the bank upon being opened the morning after
the robbery has already teen described Subsequent
examination has shown that the burglars entered
through rear door leading from the directors room
TO the yard. The lock Of this door seems TO have
been easily picked, and opening II the burglars
were In front OF tho vault, the doors to which
with Will powder. TO hide their neiarlous doings
the burglars had brought WIN them large
Cloth win which hey hung the wndow SO
without. There were two explosions heard BY
several persons residing IN the neghborhood-on
IN the morning. just before the latter explosion two
watcnmen had pus out ins gas.lghs In front Of the
bank and mvsa up wan sre rn9 S'
towards tho bank building. and about the time
they might have reached IL the watchmen
broken glass; they returned and found the glass on
the sidewalk ana on the porch OF the bank building.
Surmising this to have been caused BY stone
thrown BY tho noisy party they looked about Tor
it and not discovering II went away. Az this time
the ROBBERS were in the bank busy gathering their
spos. Another account says that tho ofcersof the
bank received the nrss insimation OF the robbery
from Mr. Searles, Of the Norwalk HOTEL who found
pocketbook containing all the discounted notes on
the bank
dirty who on the evening OF tho night when tho
robbery was perpetrAted arrived Ut the Connectcut
Hotel Norwalk, and took room for the night say
lug they had come from New York on freight tram.
After changing their dress they presented quite
respectable appearance Early next morning tney
Their appearance Ia described "a foows:-One Of
them, apparently twenty-oight years old ives ABOUT
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i've per cent higher than II now IL. or course com.
parsons must be made with reference 10 local
wages, wnicn are ruled Dy these paid In New York
city, and which are far bey0ud anything dreamed OF
In more retired districts.
NEED OF PROMPT APPROPRIATIONS.
Much or the effort to prosecute the work In the
most economical and advantageous manner has, we
regret 70 say been neutraized by the policy adopted
by the Legislature IN its appropriations. The fact
seems to have been overlooked that an expondit are
TOO 5na TO effect Its purpose In reality defeats IT,
ara that raise economy - only another name for
the worst sort or extravaganza. IL evident that
tne speedy completion OF the hospital would bring
speedy returns from the money invested and that
o. ~ Iar as Us influence extended the increasing tide
oi paupersn resulting from neglected IenIa.
dlsease would be arrested. Its speedy completion
would, moreover, insure We y considerable dlml.
penses.
Unfortunately the small amount accorded by the
iegisiature ls robbed OF much OF ts value by tho
ueit5 Vi tie appropriation until the very close Uf
the session. The managers cannot be certain that
any appropriation VIII be made and when ii Ia an
De prepared and later still materials ordered stone
quarrled TIMBER cut bricks burned, and AZ tho
ddssiays dsy encountered which arc incident TO inc
Hinng OF orders sent late into a crowded
market. The most favorable season for build
ing Il occupied with the necessary preilmi-
nary arrangements for commen ing work and
wnen the WORK which should have been OCT OF Inc
way In July actually begins in earnest the sun ~ de-
Ginning and autumn frosts and storms and shorten
lag days have arrived. These evils can only be
avoided by egl satlve appropriations made early in
tne session and these appropriations 90 cover two
successive years.
That more liberal and business-like policy should
pc inaugnrated IN Tegari TO this institution IS not
mater personal TO any Of Its officers except they
desire to have the service they render 10 the State
and 10 the humane they represent ma lie more
eHectual II ls matter, however. wnich interests
every taxpayer in the district Tor the beneut or which
this hospital is established.
Ihere Is no moneyed or political interest to MAIN
tam agents ut Albany to tease committees men IN lis
DehAli Measures more stfenaously urged Will crowd
It's claims aside unless the public voice shall call for
WHAT the pubic welfare reauires.
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Meeting Yesterday Afternoon-Flnnncial
Resolution.

Meeting Yesterday Afternoon Financial
Resolution.
The regular weekly meeting Of this Board was
held yesterday afternoon, Supervisor Osborn In the
chair. communication was received from the
engineer OF the Raymond street jail calling attention
to the fact that the boilers OF that building in
dangerous condition. The subect was referred 10
the jail committee
large number OF reports were received from the
several committees on specla aud local taxes.
and on general taxes recommending the
adoption Of resolutions requiring the clerk
Of the Board OF Supervisors to add
the amounts contained therein in apportioning The
mon eys to be raised By taxation upon general pro-
perry tn In thea ns annu ~ tax e'y he T e M
voted. The amount fixed by law ana to be caused
TO be raised by the Board for the support OF tlc
reorganized Fire Department for 1870 was directed
to be inserted in the levy, as required by tie act the
sum being S250.000. For repairing and constructing
roads and bridges In the town Of Flatbush the sum
Of $6,O9e was added TO the quota or that town. For
the same, repairs and improvements In New Utrecht
$5,l22 Will be added 70 the quota OF the latier
county town. The Mayor and Compuoler III
accordance With the requirements or the law
making it incumbent upon them to ascertain tue STAGE
OF the deficiency In the water revenue 10 pay tile ueDt
contracted In conducting water In Brooyn reported
that they find the sum OF SioS0o necessary ior mo
payment OF the interest on that DEBT lhe water
revenue IL now sufficient TO pay this latter Liability.
For general expenses OF the Water and se',eIa[a
Commission, $4,000, making the total amount 10 DC
TaSeu III TIE OuuKet lOf wafer eApSuse- SA-tspvy.
The Committee on Local Taxes reported IA favor
OF raising $4,000 for Kings county Parade Ground
purposes to be expended under the direction OF the
Board of Park Commissioners.
Tne County Treasurer was directed. by resolution,
TO issue checks Ia payment for tne construction OF
the armory III the Sixteenth ward, in the sum Of
$4s,0 900. The same Official was also authorized 10
borrow 500 900, on certificates OF indebtedness for
building o wall about the PenItentiary building.
The commissioners OF Newton bridge Improve
ment sent In communication as 10 Their expenses,
which amount to sg,l07. The share oil Kings county
ia s4553 Queens county bearing hail the cost OF the
improvement
appointed to examine and report as to the condition
OF Newtown creek bridge and the repairs II any,
required.
the County Treasurer was authorized TO Issue
certificates OF Indebtedness for S46, 900 Tor furnishing
boIlers for the county buildings
The Board shortly after adjourned for one week.
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$20c worth Of wearing apparel Recorder Hackett
gave Davis the null extent Of the law, which was
hve years. Imprisonment In the state Prison. Mar
thssw Who was bailed In the sum OF $4,000, failed to
appear and by order OF tho Court his BAH was for
feIted.
The following ls the calendar for t0dav:-The
People w. William Fettetlang, feonious assault and
battery; same ", Annie Dugan. grand larceny from
the person; Same Vs. Michael Kelly, grand larceny;
Same vs. Casper Brandlett grand larceny Same w.
Frank Emmert. grand larceny; Samc W. John
Same va. Wnlam Gledca, grand larceny; Same vs.
Lawrence O'Brien, grand larceny; Same w. Sarah
Murray, grand larceny; Same vR Carbon Bockman,
larceny.
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MILITARY NOTES.

The Adjuant General has issued q special order
concerning the charges preferred against General
Postley BY Major VIM. n. Schultz, In which he do.
cides that no suncient grounds exist for ordering
court OF inquiry, and dsmlsses the complaint.
Somebody or other Is rather undecided as 10 tue
review on the 6tn INST There have already pcen
three orders issued relative TO IT, each one revoking
some portion Of ts Immediate predecessor the lass
one dated the lst orders the full review 70 oe dls
pensed with and the troops TO assemble as ionoWs'
teenth street, the passing In review to take pace "a
Fourteenth street:-Frst brigade infantry. on west
West second street; Third brigade iniantry,
on west Twenty. first street; Fourth brigade Lian'ry
on West twentieth street, First brigaos cavalry, W
Weat Nineteenth street.
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SUPERIOR C0uST-spECIaL Term.
Decisions Rendered.
nv JudQo Jones.

BY Judge Jones.
No,.itz Mailer Us. Daufd r. Perle.-Judgment FOR
plaintiff on demurrer, with costs.
AMBROSE Sao,o ct al u.s. Henry s. Hen,V.-Judg.
ment for plaintiff on demurrer. with costs.
James Smith ct al u.s. Thomas Goodspeed.-Judg.
ment for defendant with costs.
Joshua Hanson ct al. us. Charles ". Bfeecher et
al.-Moton allowing plaintiff to amend summons
and On % ten
charlotte H0ssdrd ps. Herman Jdntzer.-Com-
plant dismissed with costs, and ten dollars costs Of
Catnarine Barrett Us. Thomas Fitzgerald Motion
zoranam RecnI vs Jacob Koenler.-Proceedings
Francts A. Hassard cs Herman Jantxer-Comi.
plant dismissed, with ten dollars costs OF motion
and the costs OF the action.
Cathd,tne Renaev Us Richard Jdynes.- dis.
missed and undertaking vacated.
Henry Jriatze7l Us. LACY Jdd0n.-Motton granted.
george B,-ocn 0s. j. X. Sp0u.-Same
Charles II. Heirn0erg Us. Joseph nnlav. Motion
amending complaint granted, with sixty dollars
Jacoo G,eennee Us. Samuel ". Rosenstock. Mo.
ton Withdrawn by consent.
m the Matter or Jtllus Opcnheinr 10 be DIS
charged rom custody on Haoeas Co'pus-Prisoner
Cnarlss Starr Us. Joseph O. Potts-Motion granted,
John w. b. Go,ld ps. Edso0rd r. Bigeloo. Motion
John Macho,gfskv cs. James O'B,fen, SHERIFF
Complaint dismissed, with costs. Property to bs re.
BY Judge Friedman.
John ). Wate'ylf,e U.s.. Charles HdWnan es a.
Notion denied, with ten dollars costs.
John s. LeyD ct al Us. augustus L0oh et a.-Mo.
uon granted, and receiver appointed
Rush Q. HdluEfns rs. George Bliss T.-I am OF
sase Of tHS IN m
til desires to rely on both distinct causes OF
tion he must stats them separately; otherwise he
fraudulent OF the defendant or upon
defendants negligence, want OF care or skill in the
exercise of the trust conferred upon him BY plain
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BES0aLEd iSTELLiGGyCE.

NEW SCHOOL HousE.--The foundation stone or q
new school house was laid yesterday by Rev. Father
Fitzpatrick, on Kent avenue. near Willoughby. The
structure, which Is 10 be OF Philadelphia bricG, with
brown stone trimmings, is 1l6xoS feet and Will cost
$4,000.
HEAVY SENTENCE FOR ARsoN.-John McGucken
an ex-rnember OF the Volunteer Fire Department.
was sentenced to the Pententiary fol seven years
Yesterday py Judge Troy IN the Court OF Sessions,
for setting fire 10 the house OF Hose NO. l, Eoith
Sixth street, T.. ID.
SuICIDE.-Yesterday morning man named John
Printee, resident OF Prospect street. near Hudson
avenue while laborng under ht Of temporary
alteration OF the mind yesterday morning commit
ted suicide by Jumping into the river az the foot or
Hudson avenue. Ills body was recovered auu the
notified Coroner.
DEATH OF AN AcTRgss.-A widow, about twenty.
four years Of age a Mrs. Fitzgerald, died at her
residence, No. II Main street, yesterday, from the
effects OF an overdose OF morphine. She had been
IN the habit OF taking opium, and swallowed the
poison In mistake Deceased was connected with
ballet corps now performing at one OF the leading
New York theatres.
THE BANK OYSTER HOUSE AFFRAY.--Thomas
Kennedy, who was arrested on Saturday night
charged with stabbing Thomas Fallon, while drink
ing with him in the Rank oyster house, Fulton
street, arragned before Justice Walsh yesterday
and held IN the sum Of 81 o0) ball to await rhe action
o the Grand Jury. In the report OF this atiray pub
lshed in Yesterdays HERALD 1t was efroneousy
stated that the dispute TOOK place at the City oyster
house.
BIDS FOR STREET PAvISG.-The following bids
were opened yesterday at the Office OF the Watep
and sewerage Commission:-Henry street, Detweer
Fulton street and F0urtn pace-Ncoson Pavemeni
Company, s5 A. Miier, wooden pavement. So
Thomas McCann Eastern granite, 81 20; Belgian.
50 so; G. Guidet Eastern granite, Sc; Eelgiar
b'ocks of Eastern granite. s. so; W. Mogk De.glaD.
So 80 per square yard. Elatbnsh avenue. between
Fulton avenue aud Prospect Park-Nfcnoson @5; A.
Miller, ST. Thomas Mccann. Belgian, SO IS; East
Ggi asa eltfaes SO and "a 90 as for Henry sireet!
w Mogk, Belgian So rs. Union street betwenu
Columbia and Hamilton avenue-J. MeCann ss: r.
McAveny, 81 25; !. McGuigan, So %; William
smeehy, 80 S1i b. Il. Gray, So 10; W. doyk Al "a
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NEW YORK CITY.
TIE COURTS.
us,rsu STATES CIRCUIT couaT.

Fremont Against the Kansas Pacinc Rail-
road-RemGsal Of y Cause from tho state
Court.
John Q. fremont us. The Kansas Pacific Rattyoad.-
1has action was originally brought In the Supreme
Court OF this State. Tho plainin being the
resident Of one state and the defendants
residing In another, and the amount In con-
trOversy exceeding $500, defendants made 0 petk
ton to remove the trial from the State TO the federal
court. AMI order to show cause why the petition
having jurisdiction Of the case, and no objection
being made, an order was granted transferring the
cause the United States Circuit Court Thelpapers
IN the case were accordingly filed yesterday in the
of1ce Of the clerk Of this court
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A squebb,e Abcus Counsel Fees.
SUPERIOR CGuhT-TaIAL Term.
Suit Promissory Note-AccoMIn0 0dati0n
Paper.
Before Judge Friedman.

Before Judge Friedman.
William b. Houister US. Louis Haiten.--,rhls was
an action founded on promissory note made by
defendant to the order Of one Joseph Manning, Jr,
for 5000. The defence was that the plaintiff had
taken the same after maturity. that 1t mace for
the accommodation OF Nj. Manning and that check
for the same amount on same day had been given to
the said Manning. The evidence was vouminous.
many dealings with each other ana that a quantity
OF notes and checks had been passed one to the
other The case was ela6oTately ana ,.s ssI9dpeRtyy
was Followed by the plaintiffs counsel. Tho jury
retired under clear and lucid charge OF the Court,
and, after an absence Of some time found verdict
in favor OF defendant
the Court, on motion, gave DEFENDANTS counsel
an allowance OF fye per cent.
Henry Brewster for plaintiff, Henry u. Morange
for defendant.
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THe KNIFE AND TIVE bluDeEon.

Ante-nrortcm Statements Of Two Injured Men.
Coroner Flynn was yesterday requested to appear
o. No. Asa West Thirtyeghth street for the purpose
OF taking the antenortem statement OF Henry
Metze, represented to be In an extremely critical
condition. from tho effects Of injuries received on the
10th ultimo by being struck on the head with cart
rung. BY whom the violence was inflicted or under
what circumstances did not appear In the written
statement OF the occurrence left at tho Coroner's
ONCE but 1t Is presumed that the assailant has been
taken into custody.
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HERALD TUESDAY OCTOBER s. l8ea-TRIPLE SHEET

Schneider, German living at No. 55 Bayard street,
mad been stabbed IN the back ana several other
parts o. the body. Judging from what Schneider
stated at the Ccroncr's olice, he h not IN danger
ous condtlon, the Lpiacipal object apparently being
70 cause the arrest Of Ernest Koppensock, charged
with lniicng the injuries. 1he latter, IL was stated
llves at No 30 First street Coroner Flynn VIII give
the matter the attention which it merits.
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1ve feet nine inches weighed In the vicinity of ll3
pounos with sandy mustacne, thin, side whis-
kers, dark coat, iignt pants, dra0 Rat with broad
black band Tae other fve feet SIX or seven inches
hight complexion tweDty years OF age, smooth face,
light brown or green cneck pants
IL should ne stated Lnat the assertion In the first
report that the safe was built OF Franklinlte
on, was not correct that material did not enter
into any part OF iLs construction.
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.

Discharged ON His Own RecOgnizance.
Before Commissioner Shields.
Tas United States rs Samuel Goodnon-Defend-
ant was arrested about seven weeks ago on q charge
OF smuggling tobacco, and has been confined ever
since In the Ludlow street jail. lie was discharged
yesterday on his own recognizanca to appear before
the Grand jury
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COURT or OYER AND rrRMlNEa.

Judge Cardozo adjourned this court until this
morning at ten O'Clock, after having received
large batch Of indictments yesterday from tho
Grand Jury.
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SUPREME cOysT-spEcIAL TERN.
Special Notice

Special Notice.
On and after Monday next, the 11th inst, through
out the month, the Chambers calendar, being un-
usually large, will be called at eleven A. M. instead
Of twelve NJ, without reference the hour for which
motions may have beea noticed. No cause will be
set down for any day after the present week.
BY order OF the Court.
UCT. 4, IS6a CHARLES f. LOEW, Clerk
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COURT OF COMMON plEAs-eESEaAL TEAM.

The General Term OF the Common Pleas has been
adjourned until the 25th inst No jury trials win bs
had until November.
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CAY .ETEEAsGEsCE.

THE WEATHER YEsTERDAY.-The following record
viii show the changes IN the temperature for the
last tw entyfour hours IN comparison with the cor
responding day OF last year. indicated by the ther
mometer at Eudnups pharmacy, HERALD Building,
broadway, corner Of Ann street.
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sufERIoa CluaT-GERsRAl TERN.
What Constitutes Legal General Term De-
r1s

What Constitutes a Legal General Term De-
cisiOnS
Before Judges McCunn, Mcneil and Fithian.
Parrot Us. The Knscher0Ocker Ice Company
This was motion for reargument made by plantir
Plaintiff obtained a Judgment from which defendant
appealed and argued il before q full bench. Two
OF the Judges gave Judgment for reversal, and
the third Judge certified that he was not con-
suited by his associates In the matter The
motion IS now made on that certificate. 1t was
argued that three Judges OF general term must all
take part IN the decision OF CASE and that tho only
decided by the Court Of Appeals, while 1t main
sans the decision or tho Orlty OF the court does
80 on the ground that 1t is the duty OF the three
judges 10 consult together before rendering judg-
ment, and that without record evidence the Court OF
Appeals win not suppose that the judges have failed
In their duty. Decision reserved Mr.. Do Costa Tor
plaintin appellant ana Mr.. Eldrtdge for defendant
respondent.
A SqnGbble Abcut Counsel Fees.
James A. Smith Us. Jacob DuchGrdt.-This was
an action in which Mr.. James NJ Smith brought suit
against butcher for his counsel fees In obtaining
injuncti0ns against the Board OF Health. Mr.. Smith
recovered Judgment against Dachardt and the
appeal Is now taken the ground that the contract
Tor employment and payment or counsel was not
contract between tho defendant and Smith bat
between tho defendant and other butchers; that no
suit was brought for the defendant, ana that the
injunction protecting the other signers did not
necessarily protect the defendant. Decision re-
served.
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Rlxss, ,vurrx ooAap og SUPERVISORS.
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While the interior arrangements ana Hiisn VIII pc
attractive the exterior Of the structure VIII be made
bright and inviting to the eye not by columns,
entabIaturee. carvings or heavy architectural
details, but ~ the varied outline OF It's walls and
roof the arGlsiic spacing OF its wall openings, the
deep shadows OF the window rccesses and the skill
fl contrast ting or coors in the arrangement OF the
stone aud BRICK OF the walls.
Tgg WORK UpoS THg EDIFICr
worK upon the hospital was commenced late In
the season Of 1857 little done that year upon
the building except ecayatng the cellar and putting
IN the foundation Of one traverse section. During
tue same season a wharf was built. roads were 10 Q
TO facilitate the transportation OF material, shops,
tcos and machines were prepared. quarry was
opened on the grounds, and large quantity OF
building material was hauled 10 the site.
The year 1865 saw one section OF more than $50
feet ia length, ons-haf three aud the balance two
stories IN height, walled end rooted. This section is
now oil paseged, and is la the hands OF the joiners
who have so much OF tile inedo woodwork done
that the building viii be completed this year.
Another section, $40 feet LONG, waS begun this
rior are on hand. Nearly oil the basement Is COM
pleled and much worK has been done on tho walls
CT the principal story II the work continues 20 be
pushed at present this section will be enclosed
before winter, aud could be occupied by patients q
year from this time. The two sections when com. +.
pieted Will accommodate about seventy-fye
patients.
In tho construction Of the building ali materials
are bought on the best terms, and all work is done
by men hired by the day and working under skilfnl
toremen. Every precauton Is taken 70 insure dura.
bility and ingenuity sItaxed IN labor saving appi.
ances. steam power II used wherever practics4le
and the system Of patterns and gauges whcn mas
proved 90 useful In the manufacture OF guns
watches. Ac., 10 applied 70 building operations In
novel and interesting ways, and with advantages 10
the quality ana economy OF the work.
strict account Is kept OF each mans time ana OF
the work ho does. that tho cost OF the building
can be accurately subdivlded. 80 far ~ compari-
sons can be made, none OF the work mas cost SO
much a. individual mechanics pay Tor similar SER
vice and the expense TO the State, II II were done
nv contract would probably be from ten to twenty.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07
II. Z. PleREI.s, ESQ

WILMINGTON, DEL.
The Range put up for by Mr.. Plrkels works
(under the management Of cook who understands her
busnoss) very we'll, aud gives complete satisfaction,
Il, q, BRADFORD
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1869-09-07

N1Ew CASTLE COUNTY MUTUAL
N INSURANCE COMPANY.
OFFICE WILMINGTON INSTITUTE.
CORNER EIGHTH AND MARKET STREETS
WILMINGTON, DEL.
tvrEgEsT ON PREMIUM NOTES REDUCED To FIVE
PER CENT.
t,p nrineiple Of Mutual Insurance is beliaved IN -
ibe sest expereneeso far has proved 1t to be the
snast 1neA OF Insurance against Loss FIRR ANA
lthsurh this Institution has boeen but u years in eS
s the list of insurers will compare favorahlv viih
% other; and the Sjsag by fire during that time al.
upb not have baen promptly paid asall who have
@ insured in this office and have had the MISFORTUNE
r. h burned ont can attest The object has been 10 IN
egood list OF safe risks rather than to swell the
number without regard to haaards thus les.
nnR the liability ofsnkng the cash capital Ia case Of
hsayv difaslars during the yOar.
DIRECTORS.
WuuiEaroN William Candy Clement D. smyth, Geo.
Richardson James Bradford, Jacob Pussy. John Coeh.
rsn Wm Tatnall, EdwsId n. Bellah, Charles W. How.
lapi, samuel Candy.
BK.EpYWIER HUNDRED -RdWard BringhuTHt.
CuRIaqIAEA HUHDRED.-Jsmes Riddle, Ashton hitch.
RTdsun.
Npw CAsTLE HUEDRRD.-John Guysr.
WuIrR CLAY ORBEE HuEDRED-A. ?. Shannon.
WILLIAM CANDY, President.
l. d. sR1TH Secretary aud Treasurer
Es- Ofice hours from to aud from to 4
jaul6-ly