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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-12-16

ECoNoMi.-"c would advise everybody To luy
good clothing hecausc ii Is economy to do 50. F. n
SPENCE X SoN havc Il $ 'cnt!id stock of clothing n,
mo'c"t" prices. 1890 Main street is tie place for
oyercOats
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W. H. tAsirE, Twelfth street between Main and
Cary. iIa' The cheapest imported Cigars, Wines, &c.
in the city, wholesale and retail
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CONE one, com" ali. at ASroSt's, Main street,
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OPERA. MATINEE, ASo LEoNTIEE CHAINS cpsn
ing - AuWLAN 4 co.'s
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s,,.l MlslATUkE ALMANAC, DEcEapEn 10. ISL.
S,,, ss,t S''''....... I:l1 Moon sets 10,
80 ''I>''.' .''''.....,. il} High tide ~
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NEW BRIDAL siLvLE opening at Sowl,S {
Co.'S.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-24

JKHKMs.-On the 22d inst, ELIZA A., wife OF Hum
Jenkins, In the Gath year OF her age.
Relatives and friends OF the family are invited to
attend the funeral, from the residence OF her
husband No. 1901 Green street, on Secondary af-
ternoon, 2eth inst, at O'Clock. Interment at Fair
Hill.
MAHN.-On the 21st inst, at Eddington, ALICE
BENSON, daughter OF William b. and Margaret Mann,
IN the 18th year OF her age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
spectfully invited 70 attend the funeral, on Monday
the Goth nst at 10 O'clock from the residence of her
parents, No 693 North Sixth street. To proceed TO
Monument Cemetery.
RICHARDs0E.-On the 28d inst, WILLIAM II. RIoH-
ARDsoN-fondly loved. sadly missed, deeply mourned
lin the 3bth year OF his age.
The relatives and male friends OF the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Mon
day the 26th Inst, at O'Clock, from his late resi-
dence, No. 724 Green street. TO proceed TO South
Laurel Hill.
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.FROM WASHINGTON.
IBy ASSOCIATED PRESS. |

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Exclusively to The EUening Telegraph
Heavy Storm.
WASHINGTON, June pa heavry rain, hail,
and thunder storm commenced at half-past one
to-day, continuing about an hour.
Army Order
issued to-day:-Assistant Surgeon John d. Hall
is relieved from duty in the Department of Ari-
zona and ordered to report to the commanding
General of the Department of Dakotah.
The Secretary of War
will leave for Princeton tonight, where he will
next week deliver an address before the gradu-
ating class of the college. He will be absent
four or five days.
Weekly Treasury Statement.
Internal Revenue receipts to-day s337,940; for
dscal year to date S143 569 fractional currency
received from printers for the week ending to-day
$685., 4,5eO; shipments OF notes. s925,O00; currency
81, ,O2l 800. The Treasurer holds in trust for ma
tonal banks as security for circulation, s4S5 $50
and for deposits of public moneys, S15, s66, 500; na
tional bank notes In circulation at this date,
s319.140534.
Subscriptions to the Lew Loan
to-day, $4,000.
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FROM THE WEST.
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss.l
Exclusively to The EUening Telegraph.
Disaster fO n Gfeau, or.

ETctustUey TO The Evening Telegraph.
Disaster to Steamer.
Sioux CITY, Iowa, June 24.-The steamer
Ida Reese, No. 2, of the Northwestern Trans
portatiOn Company's line, struck a sand-bar
and sunk near the mouth of White river on the
night of the Goth. She had 208 tons of Govern
ment and private freight and IS passengers Boat
and cargo total loss. The f. Durfee the next
day took on board the passengers. No lives
were lost. The Reese was valued at 800, 0OO
Insured for $12, 900. Value of cargo estimated
at 100000. Full amount of insurance unknown
Wear q Allison, of this city, had $4,000 in
Indian goods.
Great storm ut Chicago.
CHICAGO, June PA terrific thunder storm
passed over this city last evening. The rain
fell in torrents for nearly an hour, accompanied
by wind and much damage was done to build
ings in course of erection. Walls we're blown
down, trees prostrated, and the Easements of
stores and saloons were flooded. The losses
will probably exceed $4,000. No marine dis
asters are reported. The tunnel under the river
at Washington street is inundated, the water
pouring in at each end.
Fatal Shooting Case.
MILWAUKEE, June4.-Robert Willis, colored
was shot and killed in Rochester, Mimi, by a
white man named Stevens. The difficulty grew
out of guitar trade, involving $3.50. Stevens
was arrested.
New Disease
has attacked the hogs in Fulton county, Illinois,
different in symptoms from hog cholera, and
seems more like congestive chill, as manifested
in human beings: When the hogs are attacked
they bunch up together. The chill is followed
by fever, when they soon die. The percentage
of deaths is large.
Accounts from various localities in the North
west represent that the locusts are dying in
great numbers. In many places the ground is
thickly covered with dead ones, and few live
ones are seen. They have, however, done much
damage to the young forest trees.
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REAL ESTATE AT AuoTION.

O. PUBLIC SALE-THOMAS & SONS, AUC-
E:a tioneers-Four well lsecured ground rents, S.2
$50, $50 and $50 year. On Tuesday, June ~, ISL
at 10 o'clock noon will be sold at public sale, a. the
Philadelphia Exchange, the following described
No. l. All that ground rent OF s72, Issuing out OF
all that lot OF ground, at the N. E. corner of Foren
and Myrtle streets is feet front by 1a0 feet deep.
Secured by two-story brick dweling-cottage
style. .,. -,
lot, adjoining the above. on east side OF Fortletn
street. IS feet north OF Myrtle street; is feet front
by 120 feet deep. Secured by two-story brlcK
No. 8. All that ground rent of SEQ, issuing out OF
lot, adjoining the above. On east side OF tortleIn
eet, SO feet north OF Myrtle street, Is feet ront
No. a. All that ground rent OF 500, issuing out of
lot adjoining the above. on east side OF Fortteth
street. 81 feet north of Myrtle street, is feet front
by 1870 feet deep. Secured by two-story brick
'"eH'Ds -OSf.'ff N. THOMAS SONS, Auctioneers,
1t Nos. 139 and 141 s. FOURTH Street.
e. REAL EsrATE-THoMAs & SONS SALE
E:H! Five weil-secured Ground Rents, each s36
year. on Tuesday, June 27 1871, at IL O'clock
noon will be sold at public sale, at the Phlladelphla
Exchange. all those well-secured yearly ground
on the first days OF April and october, without any
deduction for taxes etc, out OF and for fve Two
the south side of Kimba street. at the respective
distances OF 16 feet III inches 81 feet ncnes !Oo
inches, eastward from Twenty third street. Twenty
sixth ward; containing together in front on sid
Kmbal street 76 feet leach lot being 10 feet tront
and extending In depth southwark 40 feet inches
to a feet wide alley. The above properties are
Nos. 224o 2242, 2244. 224s and 224s Kimbal street.
the said Kimba street being the first street south
of Carpenter street. s100 to be paid at time OF SALE
NJ. THOMAS s. SONS, Auctloneers,
1t Nos. 139 and 141 S. FOURTH Street.
o. REAL ESTATE.-THOMAS & SONS SALE.
Ea Two desirable Lots, Twenty-thrd street,
above Race street. On Tuesday, June 27 1871, at IL
O'Clock, noon, will be sold at public sale, at the oht
ladelphia Exchange, the following described lots Of
ground Wiz
No. 1. All that lot of ground situate on the east
side OF TwPnty-tbiri street. 22S feet inches north
west Of Race street, Tenth ward, containing in
front on Twenty third street % feet inches, and
extending in depth 1872 feet. Subject to a yearly
ground rent OF S62'25.
No. 2. All that lot of ground situate on the east
side Of Twentythird street, adjoining the above on
the north ~ feet inches front, and in depth 1872
feet Subject to yearly ground rent OF S56S7.
III. THOMAS s. SONS Aucttoneers,
1t Nos. 139 and 141 S. FOURTH Street.
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MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.

cO on PAIRS OF KID GLOVES HAVE
OU .NOV been sold by US thus far during the
year 1871 and in order to increase the ratio of in
crease OF our business as well as to reduce very
''' 81 SELLING VERY CHEAP.
Genuine Jouvin Kid Gloves $40 a pair.
Genuine BARLEY Kid Glove s, 81 20 pair.
Genuine Bajou Kid Gloves, 81 20 a pair.
our celebrated ia Belle" Kid Glove, sl.25.
La Belle Black Black KID q 4 Gloves, only si,2S
La Belle Light Shades KID Gloves only sl'25.
La Belle, all colors, KID Gloves, only 81 25.
La Belle two Button Kid Gloves, light shades.
La Belle two Button Kid Gloves, new tints.
La Belle two Button Black Kid Gloves.
Largest stock OF Kid Gloves in Philadelphia.
Hosiery for Ladies', Children, and Gentlemen.
LADIES' regular made Hosiery, 25 2s, 81, 35 up.
Ladies' English Hosiery regular and ex. length.
Ladies Baibriggan and Lsle Thread Hose
Children's Fancy Hosiery, ex. length.
Chidrens English Hose regular and ex. length.
Gents Half Hose, 25, 81, 55 up.
Gents Half Hose, Lisle Thread, finest quality.
Bargains in Hosiery, to reduce our large STOCK
Hamburg Embroidery, Piques, etc., closing out
Linen Collars and Cuffs, all the new styles.
Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes Cloth Brushes
Nail Brushes, Hat Brushes, Combs, etc. etc.
Fans all prices, from sc. to $40.
Fine silk Fans closing out, prices low.
Linen Fans, 10, l5, 25, 49, so; Silk Fans up to 2l0
Parasols at reduced prices, to close
Parasols, cheaper than the cheapest.
Children's Parasols reduced to close out.
Trimmed Parasols, less than cost.
Fringed Parasols closing out cheap
All kinds OF Parasos, reduced In price.
Buff Sun Umbrellas in all sizes.
Ladies' Gloves for warm weather.
Ladies' Lisle Gloves, fancy tops, rs, 81, 3S, up.
Ladies Buff and White Gloves, 25 rs, 81, up.
Ladies' Gloves 15c. to 81 80 pair
Ladies' French Tatfeta Gloves, soc.
Ladies' English Taffeta, 81 TO $3.50.
Children's White and Buff G owes.
Chldren's Gloves 13 cents two pairs, 25 cents.
Chdren's Gloves cheap, to close some job lots.
Gents SILK Gloves White, Black, and Colored.
Gents Berlin and Lisle Cloves, 25, 80, 80. up.
Ladies Castor GauDtlets at 81 rs.
Ladies' Castor 2-button Gloves at $12a
Gents Castor Gloves, 81, 81 %, up.
Ladies' Undrested Kid Gloves, 81
Ladies' Undressed 2-button KID Gloves, 1925.
Gents Gauze Shirts, 25, so, IS and 81.
Gents Furnishing Goods In great variety.
A. K j. b. BARTHOLOMEW,
Importers OF Kid Gloves,
Nos. 23 N EIGHTH Street
17stuth and 90S CHESTNUT Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-24
SEWING MACHINES.
DON'T BUY
a Sewing Machine
Until you have examined
THE AMERICAN
Complete Sewing Machine,

Combining lthe making OF BUTTONHOLES, OVER
SCANNING, etc, with every other kind of Sewing
that can be done on any other Sewing Machine; the
eE Read the follouing recommendations
have had one OF the American Combination Ma
chpes 1or nearly three years, and cheerfuly testify
to its many excellent qualities well as its dura-
bility. had previously used the ''Wheeler W IL
the "American" makes the most perfect stitch of
all sewing machines. and decidedly prefer it t0 any
other machine that am familiar with. It requires
hardly any effort to run it, and its entire operation
- ''> MISS JENNIE s. MALLORY,
Dressmaker, No. IL Broas Row,
Titusvllle, Pa.
1t is the best in the market for all or any kind OF
work. 1t is 30 simple in its construction that child
may readily guide it. My family would not be with
out 1t under any circumstances
.. h BRooMALL. Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa
BURLINGTON, New jersey June ID. 1871.
DEAR SR:-I bought one Of the American Button-
hole Overseaming and Complete Sewing Machines
about four weeks ago, for the purpose OF making
buttonhoes In lasting and kid shoes. After having
the machine one week, and having but ONE LESSON
ON THE SAME, was enabled to make 600 holes per
720 holes per day, in superior manner and with per
feet ease. Am very much pleased with the machine
and can heartily recommend it to all those wanting
SALLY FENIMoRE.
MOUNT LEBANON. Allegheny co., Pa
nave iateiy become the possessor OF one Of the
chimes, and Ieel surprised and deighted with its
truly Overwhelming performances. 1t only requires
TO De known 10 supersede all others now in USE No
one need delay purchasing, for am convinced that
this Machine has arrived to very great degree of
perfection. j. e. WILSON, M d.
Messrs Hall q Bosley, Gents:-T American
Machine which bought OF you last spring gives me
the highest satisfaction. have received hardly any
instruction. yet do all kinds of sewing on it with
perfect ease. The best thing can wish for any
housekeeper is that she may have as perfect Sew
ing Machine as the American
Yours truly, MRS. T. M. JONES,
Neilltown, Forest CO., Pa.
Call and examine this wonderful Sewing Machine
COMPANY'S SALESROOM,
422 tuthsSm No. 1918 OHESNOT Street
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BuRNErr's COOKING EXTRACTS the best.

MR. WILLIAM W. CASSIDY, the jeweller at No. 8
South Second street, has OF the largest and NEST
attractive stocks OF all kinds OF Jewery and Silver
ware In the city. He has also on hand fne assort-
.nent OF fine American Western Watches. Those
who purchase at this store at the present time are
certain to get the werth OF their money.
RIrRNKTTa CnInaNK the hest mazda In Amar1ca
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New York Bank statement.
CIT Y / T z NJ s.

INTERESTING TO LADIEs-My wife has used a
Grover & Baker Sewing Machine for eleven years,
during which time 1t has never needed dollars
worth OF repairs, except once when broken by an
accident In moving 1t has done all sorts of tOOrk in
the most satisfactory manner-W. D. BaldlOin, Wash
ington, ID. c.
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CHINA, GLASSWARE, ETO.
GAYS CHINA PALACE,
no. iioo cHEsNUT Street.
JUST OPENED, AN ENTIRE NEW
SHAPE STONE CHINA,
FRENCH FINISH.

Dinner and Tea Sets complete 1Os pieces. ..s2O2O
ALSO,
Stone China Dinner Sets, 100 pieces ........ 1900
Stone China Dinner Sets, 81 pieces. TT5
Stene China Cups and Saucers, per Set IL pieces 80
White Stone China Chamber Sets. ............. $50
Decorated Stone China Chamber Sets, 10 ps... $50
White French China Dinner Sets 12T pieces =. 1890
Table Tumblers per dozen. 80
Table Goblets, per dozen. zen..................... rs
Glass Tea Sets "A articles) s).................. As
Al endless variety OF all styles White and Deco
rated China Fancy Goods, etc, at lowest prices.
Parties about furnishing for the country: will do
well to inspect our rimmense stock before purchasing.
Goods TO go out OF the city will be packed and
delivered TO transportation ONCE free OF charge,
and insured against breakage to destination.
sHow-R ROOMS OPEN TILL O'CLOCK AT
NIGHT. G422 12m
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HsSse IF YOU WOULD HAVE NEW LIFE, NEW
Blood, and renewed vigOr, use HELMBOLD'S
GRAPE PILLS. Purify the Blood and Beautify the
Complexion by the use OF HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT
SARSAPARILLA. They are no cheap patent medi-
cines, but thoroughly Pharmaceutical, and are not
ton
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FROM NEW JERSEY.
CBY ASSOCIATED PREss.l

Exclusively 10 the Euening Telegraph
The Yacht Race.
LONG BRANCH, June 24.-The yachts have not
made their appearance. 1t is raining very hard,
with strong wind from the eastward. All the
morning the sky was heavy and overcast From
present appearances the race will be postponed
until Monday.
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RELIGIOUS NOTIOEs.

nGz- REV E. e. HALE, OF BOSTON, WILL
preach at UNITARIAN CHURCH, GERMAN
TOWN, tomorrow morning.
wSs- ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH, TWENTIETH
- and CHERRY Streets.-ChOral service and
sermon tomorrow evening at O'Clock. Seats
free 3 sat-
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Fbr additional Special Notice, see Inside Puea.
R6y-. H. NJ. -DALY's WHISKY wARERo0MS,
Nos; 222 s. FRONT Street and 1s9 DOCK ST.
OF THE BEST BRANDS
IN ORIGINAL BARRELS.
among which may be found the celebrated "G0LDEN
WEDDING" Bourbon OF ancient date; Wheat and
Rye Whiskies, all pure from manufacturers lin ORR
gnal packages), including those well-knowD dis
THOMAS MOORE SON.
JOSEPH s. FINCH & CO., and
THOMAS MOORE
The attention OF the trade is requested to test
these Whskies, at market rates. 4smws
nssn A SINGLE TRIAL WILL CONVINCE THE
most skeptical OF the efficacy OF HEEL MB0LD'S
GRAPE PILLS In Sick or Nervous Headache, Jaun-
dice Indigestion, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Bilious
ness, Liver Complaints, General Debility, etc. No
nausea, no gripping palms, but mild, pleasant and safe
in operation. Children take them with impunity. They
are the best and most reliable. HELMBOLDS BX-
TRACT SARsAPARILLA creates new, fresh, and
healthy blood beauties the Complexion, and im-
parts a youthful appearance, dspelling Pimples,
Blotches, Moth Patches and all eruptions OF the
skin.
nay NoTICE.-BooKs FOR SUBSCRIPTION
-" to the capital stock OF the
MERCHANTS WAREHOUSING COMP ANY,"
OF Philadelphia, will be opened on SATURDAY, the
Path instant at the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and
a. The UNION BANKING C0MPANY'S OFFICE.
Subscription will also be received by the under
''eO' JOSEPH II. LIVINGSTON,
No. 81 South Front street.
ALEX. P. OoLEsBBRRY,
No. 119 Walnut street.
ROBERT GRAY,
Eighth and Vine streets.
JAMES ID. WELSH,
No. 416 Chestnut street.
NJ. <. MCDOWELL,
No. 80 North Water street.
S. WARNER YOUNG,
No 521 Marshall street.
STEPHEN N. WINSLOW.
No. N1 Dock street.
WILLIAM MCALEER,
No. 223 Broad street.
T.. HORACE BROWN,
N. e. cor. Broad and Race.
JAMES b. COOPER,
"a 3t Chamber of Commerce.
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RSE1 HEADQUARTERS UNION REPUBLICAN
S~ CITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
PHILADELPHIA June 20 1871.
At meeting Of the Union Republican City EXecu-
tive Committee, held on the above date as per
linton, the following persons were selected Commit
tee to whom was referred the matter of contest of
the Twenty-ninth Ward, with full power to act:-
COMMITTEE.
HENRY HUHN, Chairman.
WIN. DAWSON.
JOHN DUMBELL
X. l.. BODINE.
w. II. PIERCE.
In accordance with the above, the Committee met
on the 23d instant and resolved to reconvene the
Twenty ninth Ward Convention for the nomination
of Councilman and School Directors OF said Ward,
at the northeast corner of Broad and Race Streets
on THURSDAY MORNING, June 20, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ
JOHN /. HILL,
Chairman.
MARSHALL G. HONG Se0ie'aiies' 1t
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NY NATAToRIUM AND PHYSICAL INSTI-
TUTE,
SWIMMING-SCHOOL FOR BOTH SEXES AND
ALL AGES.
OPEN ALL DAY AND EVENING
PUPILS RECEIVED AT ALL TIMES
THE MOST TIMID PERSONS
TAUGHT TO SWIM
IN FROM TO 10 LESSONS,
NOTICE.
On and after TO-DAY Season Tickets will be re-
duced thirty.three and one-third $50 per cent.
CHANGE OF HOURS
The Ladies' Glasses Will hereafter close at P, NJ
TUESDAY, JULY q, 1871.
The Natatorium will be open on the
FOURTH OF JULY
all day and evening for
GENTLEMEN SWIMMERS ONLY,
there being no ladies' Glasses nor lessons given on
tnat day. [6 "a smws
For further particulars call or address the Pro-
prletors, j. A. PAYNE s. BROTHER,
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FOURTH EDITION
W ~ u VAN
Great Storm in Chicago.
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.
Weekly Treasury Staten ent.
New Loan subscriptions
Steamboat Disaster.
Ets'' Etc. ETC., ETC., Etc, Etc.
Weekly Treasury Statement
Steamboat Disaster.

Ets., Etc.. ETC.. ETC.. Etc, Etc.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

R6Ea TRINITY M. K. CHURCH, EIGHTH
Street, above Race-Rev. II A. CLEVE-
LAND, Pastor, will preach tomorrow at 1OK A. M.
and 8 p. M.
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nf9ga ALL POWDERS AND OUTWARD APPLI-
cations close up the pores of the skin, render
Ing 1t harsh coarse, and fabby and In short time
destroy the complexion. II you would have Fresf
Healthy, and Youthful appearance, purge the system
thoroughly; use HELMBOLD'S GRAPE PILLS and
HELMBOLD'S SARSAPARILLA, which beauties
the complexion Beware OF those cheap patent pills.
carelessly prepared by inexperienced persons
vended In wooden boxes-most OF which contain
either calomel, mercury, or other deleterous
drugs.
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CHINA, GLASSWARE. ETo.
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R6S~ SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SPRUCE
Street, below Sxth.--Rev. j. p. CONKEY, Pas
tor. VIII preach tomorrow at 1OK A. NJ and 8
p M.
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THOMAS MOORE.
The attention OF the trade is requested to test
these Whiskies, at market rates. 4smwS
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-06
The Savings Ban.s Laws.

10 the Editor Of the Press.
MR.. EDITOR: desire to thank the Bank
Examiner for his timely and wise suggestion
in reference to the necessity of some legisla-
ton to prevent the continuance of the prac-
tice now existing on the part of many of the
Savings Banks of the State, of loaning their
funds to railroads, cities, &C., in other States
This capital belongs to the State and is need
ed in the State, and it cannot be invested in
railroad and Western city securities without
involving risk which there is no occasion
and no excuse for. l am firmly opposed to
the taxation Of the deposits in these banks
on grounds of policy. believe that as
question of financial and economical wisdom
the State cannot afford to tax such deposits
as are employed in the business, and for the
aid OF the enterprises of the State. But if
managers of Savings Banks will persist in
using the money of citizens of the State in in
vestments to build up other States, because
they obtain thereby an increased rate of in
terest they should be liable to taxation there.
on in order that the State may derive some
slight return for the diversion of her wealth,
and would respectfully suggest the expedi-
ency Of providing by Legislation that every
Savings Bank in this State shall pay tax of
two per cent. per annum upon every dollar of
their deposits which inly hereafter be invest
ed in loans, bonds, etc, in other States.
CUMBERLAND.
The Portland daily press., 1871-02-06

FREIGHT CHARGES. At hearing before
the Committee ON Railways Of the Massachu-
sets Legislature, Thursday evening upon :.
bill submitted by the Railroad Commission
ers, prohibiting railroad companies from
charging greater sum in proportion .or
freight delivered to any station upon the line
Of the road than they would for through
freight, Hon. E. Haskell Derby, who appear
ed for the Fitchburg railroad, spoke of the in
jury the law would inflict ON the railroad cor
porations, and contended that the Legislature
had no right TO reduce the lreights on rail-
roads. inasmuch as it was unconstitutional
as it directly interfered with contract made
fletween the Commonwealth and the railroad
companies, which permitted the corporations 10
regulate tolls. If the law should be passed
the matter would be carried to Washington.