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SPECIAT, NOTICES.
Merchants, Bank-New Orleans, January

Merchants Bank-New Orleans, January 3,
l812.-At a special meeting of the Board of Direc-
tors of this bank held this day the following
luton unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the negotiations authorized by
the stockholders of this bank, to consolidate its
affairs with those of the State National Bank Of
New Orleans having been consummated, notice is
hereby given that the assets have been transferred
to said bank, and the business of the Merchants
Bank ceases from this day, the said State National
Bank assuming liabilities.
Holders of the shares of the capital stock of this
bank, upon surrender of their certificates to
the State National Bank, will receive certificates
for shares of the capital stock of said bank
issued in conformity to the terms and conditions of
the transfer.
All balances to the credit of depositnrs will he
paid on prese Jon at the counter OF the State
National Ban b. 80 Camp street, and all notes
falling due at this bank will, also, be payable at
the State National Bank.
Persons having bank notes and other vauables
de post with this bank are requested to with
draw them immediately.
The election for directors advertised to be held
on the ninth instant, is postponed indefinitely.
iai SGT s. II. BOYD President.
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Captain of Engineers, United States Army.
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PROPOSALS FOR THE REDEMPTION
OF STATE BONDS.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, TREAsURERs OFFICE,
New Orleans, January 4, 1872.
GEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR
- thirty days ending February 5, 1872, twelve
O'Clock NJ, at the Office of the State Treasurer, for
the redemption of the following bonds, by the
lowest bidder, to wit:
Bonds issued under act number fifteen of 1866,
and known Red Back Bonds, to the extent OF
s - 900.
Bonds issued under act number fifty five, of 1869,
and known rs the State Penitentiary Bonds, to the
extent of $1,000.
Ponds issued under act number sixtv-nine, extra
session of 1870 and known the floating Debt
Bonds, to the extent of $4,000.
Bonds issued under act number thirty two of
1870, and known the Five Year Eight Per Cent
Levee Bonds. to the extent of s l65 900.
The undersigned reserve the right to reject any
and all bids.
A. DUBUCLET, State Treasurer.
Jas I'm JAMES GRAHAM, Auditor.
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Local Intelligence.

SHOOrISG.-About twelve o'clock Thurs
day night shooting affray RECALLED Com
delet street. John Kerriean, recently dis
missed from the police force for bad con-
duct. had a few ill-naturcd words with one
of bis acquaintance, about eleven o'clock.
and ii is thought the shooting grew out OF
that quarrel. No arrests have been made,
but when Mr.. Kerrigan RECEIVERS, he will
probably file an affidavit. His wound is
not considered as necessarily fatal.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

A Kentucky girl was recently struck by
lightning, but the only apparent effect of
the stroke was to photograph young man
who was standing near her upon her breast,
Whether this will result in any i'll cOnse
uuences remains to be seen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

THE BEsI OF ALL HOLIDAY PGEsENTs.-A
Grover & Baker sewing machine.
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A New Hampshire farmer was prevented
nv the tears and lamentations of his wife
from selling his farm for $1,000. but finally
concluded to take $3.50 more and ''let her
cry"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

The most acceptable Christmas presen
that lady could receive is a Grover &
Baker sewing machine.
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From Our Extras of Yesterday.
GRANT HEARS THE NEWS
HIS DISPATCH TO GENERAL WEST
Marshal Packard to be Overhauled
ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BEGIN At ONCE

Senator J. r. West received the following
dispatch from President Grant. which was
Immediately communicated to the Governor:
(COPY.I
PHILADELPHIA. Januarv4, 1872.
Hon J. R. West, Washington:
Governor Warmoths dispatch of this
date to you is received His report of pro-
ccedingS of the United States Marshal is of
such an extraordinary character that l will
have the matter Investigated at once.
Please show this dispatch to the Attorney
General. L. S. GRANT.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

HAVANA LOTTERY VENDORS Eight
prominent dealers in Havana lottery tickets
have been arrested and taken before Assist
ant Recorder Draper, wien that official
concluded to continue the. cases. The ac-
cused parties, well known here, were some
what agitated, saying, through their attor-
neys, that the complaint was an outrageous
one. A motion 10 quash further proceed
ings was filed, and will be discussed next
week.
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CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, December 4, l37l.)
WHEREAS APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE TO
w for the cancellation OF the official bond of
f. g. Wenz, as Sheriff in and for the parish of st.
James. to Wi: bond dated October q, 1868, in the
sum of six thousand dollars signed by E. b. Wentz
as principal, and r. West and Mortimer Carr
sureties the said bond being conditioned for The
faithful performance by the said E. b. VENT of his
duties as Sheriff aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested
in the said bond to file their objections to the cam
collation. thereof in writing in the Office of the
Secretary of State, within ninety days after the
last publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State this
fourth day of December A. D. 1871, and of the inde
pendence of the United States the ninety-sixth
By the Governor: II. &. WARMOTH.
J. W. FAIRFAX,
Assistant Secretary of State della BOT
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MARY LOUISE FELLERATH,F WIFE, ETC, vs..
Anton Werner, her husband-No. 29,l22.
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE TWEEN
i ty fifth day OF November, 1871 judgment was
rendered Ill this cUurL, Ia the following entitled
suit. IN The words and figures following, to wit;
Mary Louise Fellerath, wife, ETC., vs. Anton
Werner her husband-NO. 30 122.
On motion of J. H. Halsey, o. counse for plain
tiff, considering the answer of Anton Werner, de-
PENDANT herein, and his confession Of Judgment.
and the law and evidence beng i'll favor OF plain
tilt it is ordered adudged and decreed tn PLAIN
tit, Mary Louise Frllerath wife OF Anton Werner,
Lave Judgment against her husband. Anton Wer-
ner, the defendant herein, aud that she recover
from him the of twenty-five hundred dollars,
with interest at the rate of five per cent per
mum from the eighteenth day of April, 1868, aud
costs of suit; and it is further ordered adiud ged
and decreed that 4 Re community existing between
plaintiff and defendant be dissolved and that
plaintiff be separated i'll property from her said
husband Anton Werner, an 4 that she be aut hOr-
iZrd'to resume he control of her dotal property.
Judgment rendered and signed November ., 1871.
PAUL Z. THEARD, Judge.
In testimony whereof have hereUpto set my
hand. ami affixed the seal of the said court az tie
city of New Orleans on this twenty -unIh day OF No
vember, in the year OF Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seyenty-0ue, and the nnety-sixth
year o. Tie iudrpcnd"Uce OF the United States.
WILLIAM II. CARSON, Deputy Clerk.
de2l las 2l*
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

Hibernia Baui,-New Orleans December II,
l31I.-Ihr aruUal election for twelve directors. 10
serve daring the ensuing wear will be held a this
bank on MONDAY, January Is, 1872 bet"een the
hours OF 10 A. NJ and F. VI
del. I'm JAMES !. TARLETUS, CasGie r.
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81. Charles Theatre.

Last evening Miss Lucille Western played
FIou-Fro" at the St. Charles Theatre to a
small audience. which was diminished ma
ttriAlly by the Twelfth Night Revelers.
To-day ar twelve o'clock, a grand matinee.
when "Froutrou' will be put on again.
This evening. " Satan in Paris" in which
Miss Western will take six different charac-
tor. ..IIanLtE Anly' viii follow.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

The Natchitoches Times. I. Democratic
journal, thus mentions Colonel George w.
Garter, the champion refOrmer:
Colonel Carter, in his new career of re-
form, to which he had pledged himself to
the seven bamboo lied Democratic senators,
come, forward with his modified printing
law. which is heralded in advance of the
assembling of the Legislature, to meet the
approving smiles of the Garter Democracy.
1t proposes to take the power OF deslgnatlng
official Journals ont of the hands OF the
Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and
10 transfer it to the keeping of the wise and
patriotic police jurics OF the several par
ishcs If this is a sample sar'line OF the lot
he is to throw out to appcaSc he craving
for reform of the great Democratic whale.
we must say that the gigantic Old chap
must be very hungry indeed to bite at such
a bait
Aprooos. an anccdote: "Betsy." said an
old woman to the cook who brought IN 2
plate Of corn dodgers, did You make this
for bread - Il aimed at it, ma'an, replied
Betsy. "Wch, then, you snapped, sharply
retorted the old lady. so, if Colonel Carter
aims to be the great rcformIst he must
not ''snap" so frequently, or his professions
will bc regarded ds insincere. The people
iezceDt the seven Democratic Senator's
have not forgotten how yiieiy he USED dis
same printing law, when he held power
under it. giving out the printing, both STATE
and judicial, with d lavish hand, to every
dirty sheet which would promise to abuse
Governor Warmoth and support himself:
Nor have they forgotten his support of all
those scheming and plundering bills intro-
duced into the Legislature last session,
which we're vetoed by Governor NaIm0th.
The character of rttOImcr Is not the role
OF Colonel Garter, and he can't sustain 1t.
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..pa what can do unless you get me d
riding habit up here in the country
INTO a habit of walking, my dear'
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ABUSE MENT-.
Varieties Theatre.

To-day at twelve o'clock the matinee per-
for,nance will commence. consisting OF the
petite comedy Of The Ladies' Battle and
tie farce Of jenny Lind" with Miss An
guSta l.. Dargon and Mr.. George Clarke IL
the cas;. This evening, Money. with Miss
UaT.ou and Mr.. DouinicS Murray in the
cast Monday evening. first appearance of
NJ. Joseph Jefferson Us Zip I'm biHtLc.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

CONMITTED.-Joel L. Cannon was com
mtted to the Criminal Court, to be tried
on the charge of having killed Mr.. II.
Busch last Christmas. Coroner Creagh
made the charge, murder, and Assistant
Recorder Draper examined the case.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

ALARMS OF FIRE.-There were two false
alarms Of fire last night about midnight
the first proceeding from the first fire dis
trict and the second from the City Work
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06
Carriers Letter to the Governor.
New Orleans. January 5, l572.

Ne" ORGANS. dt.talN =, lv'Z. }
Hon. II. {. Warmoth, Governor of Louisiana:
SIR-In view o! the extraordinary, lille
gal, violent and revolutionary procedure
on the patt of your eXccllcncy. i'll coniunc-
ton with VI Carr +. W. Devices. CAPTAIN
Badger. Chief Of Police, Sergeant Joseph
and CERTAIN turbulent men in the commu-
nity to take possession of the Speaker 5
chair. January 3, without authority of law
and in violation of the rules Of the House;
Secord-In that You. III conjunction with
said parties and certain members of the
Legislature and pretended members thereof
did, without authority OF law, and in viola
ton of the constitution Of the State OF Lou
isiana. surreptitiously ISSUE your proclama-
ton ami convene the General Assembly in
extra session on the afternoon OF January !,
n0twithsta ndiiig said General Assembly was
already in session. and had adjourned to
meet at twelve o'clock VI. this date and
could not be legally assembled at any other
hour, even by the unanimous consent OF the
body; and in further consideration that
your excellencv. in conjunction with
the parties before mentioned, and other
bad men. have taken torcible posses
sion Of the police and other persons
of the ball Of the House of Representatives
and the approach hes thereto. with the view OF
intinidatimg the representatives. OF the peo-
pie, and preventing free and untrammeled
expression of the opinions Of the same and
from legislative action, and all this in VIC
laton OF the constitution and laws of the
State Of Louisiana and of the United
States: and all this at the peril of the
lives Of the members OF the House of Repre-
sentatives. against the peace ard dignity
of the State. |. the legal Speaker of the
LEGAL House of Representatives. in my own
behalf and that of majority of those who
adjourned until II NJ. this date. officially
notify You that we shall proceed to some
hall ard proceed with the business OF legis
Iation as provided for by the law and rules
of tive House, and shall notify your excel
iency OF our action in the premises.
Respectfully,
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Notice /, StGc!>hOIdcrs.-O;ceo of the New
Orleans Gaslght Company, December 20. ISL
Al meeting OF the Board of Directors of this com
pany, held Ga the nineteenth Instant, a dividend
declared Of six dollars per share, from the
profits of the last six months, payable Oh and after
the eleventh Of January next. The transfer books
will lie closed from tie first to the tenth of Jan
uaIy. inclusive.
de2l i'm WILLIAM $. BROWN Treasurer
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Fifth Days session.

STE4TB CHAMBER
Friday, January ., 1872.
The Senate met at l. NJ pursuant to ad-
tournament.
Presentation. F. B. $. Pinchback. Lieu
tenant Governor and President OF the Sen
Campbell. Gallup. Harris. Hunsaker. jerks
Kclso. Lynch. McMiilcn. Noland. Raglan,
Swords, Twitchell. Nhitnev--l7.
The President announced that there was
no quorum present
Senator Campbell announced that infor-
nation had been received 10y bis Excellency
Governor Warmoth, from the General com
handing the United States forces in this
department, that he will cooperate with
his excellency in preserving the peace
should necessity for his aid arise.
Mr.. Raglan introduced the following reso-
luton, which was adopted:
WHEREAS. We have reason TO believe
that the United States revenue cutter Will
derness is being used for the purpose of
harboring and keeping beyond the lHrlsdlc-
ton of the State of Louisiana and the Sen
ate thereof certain Senators. thereby break
ing a quorum of this body: therefore
Resolred, That the President of the Senate
be requested to telegraph a copy of this
preamble and resolution to the Secretary of
the Treasury. and request him to direct
that the Wilderness land at the city of New
Orleans. in order that the Senate may en-
force the attendance of Senators.
The minutes of all the preceding sessions
were adopted.
The Senate here Went into secret session.
Secret session being raised. Mr.. IIunsaker
introduced the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Res0!cr3. That the President of the SEN
ate appoint a committee of three Senators,
whose duty it shall be to investigate the
cause of the absence OF a quorum of the
Senate and 10 report to the Senate such
recommendations as they may think will
complete quorum
The President appointed rs such com
mittee Messrs Hunsaler, McMillcr and
Butler.
The Sergeant-at-Arms here verbally re-
ported that i'll pursuance OF the orders of
the Senate he had proceeded to the Gem
saloon III search of absent members, and
was there met by large number Of armed
men: that he Was unable to find any of the
absent Senators.
Mr. Hunsaler introduced the following
resolution. which was adopted:
Hesoircd. That the President Of the Sen
ate be instructed to communicate to the
Governor OF the State that the Sergeant at
Arms and his deputies are insufficient to
arrest the absconding Senators, and that
the Governor be requested to furnish mill
tarv force sufficient to arrest the abscond-
ing Senators and to enforce the orders of
the Senate.
Mr. jerks moved to adjourn until tolnor-
row at II II.
Adopted.
The President then announced that the
Senate stood adjourned until tomorrow at
twelve o'clock ".
1. Il. T..
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Academy of Music.

For the matinee to-day at twelve o'clock
the emotional drama of 'EXpiation' will be
presented. with Mrs. +. 5. Chanirau as
Ludy ISujd The same bill this evening. In
preparation and will shortly be produced,
with new scenery. properties, mechanical
effects, appointments, music. etc, a new
drama OF stirring interest, entitled Christie
JoEnstone, or Out OF the Depths"
The Opera House.
No matinee at the Opera House to-day.
This evening, commencing at the usual
hour, the opera Of Faust viii be pro
duCed for the fourth time.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

Eatcheior's HAIR Dye.-!h.s superb hair
DE- is the best IN tie word-prr.eCtly harmless
reliable and IN stan taueous; 10 disappointment;
II:H Ilol5 tiuts or disagreeabe odor The Genuine
william A. Bachelors hair dye prolnces i,nu.rdi-
ateiy splendid black natutal brown; leayes
the hair clean, soft, beautifu,: does not con-
tain particle of Tad or any injurious compourr.
Sold by ali druggists. Factory, No L Bond street
New York. iyl3 "
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

The New York Le0dcr, a Tammany week
ly, has persisted, after an existence Of sew
cnteen years. 1t was surcessiveiy under
the editorship of James H. Welch. Douglas
TAILOR, john Clancy, Henry Clapp. stephen
r. FisBe, Henry Mortord. c. &. IIaipine. DE
Witt c. Van Buren,, J. G. Goldsmith and
Oakley Hall. The last number contains
this paragraph: There j. q storT con
nectcd with the Lcut!er office that any H4i4
who GENES on the paper is sure to die
There is but one printer living Nho was On
the paper ten years ago. When the number
of dead men is considered there seems 10 he
some truth in the legend. When the pres
cnt editor took charge OF the paper, on the
death OF Mr.. Van Buren,, he was gloOmily
and patronizingly told that he was a doomed
man. But lac replied that lie guessed that
rather than die on the papers hands. he
would have the paper die ON his hands.
This is the last Leader. Gentlemen, this is
serious joke said Mark Tapley. What's
the use of being jolly
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The Opera House.
New National Bank Notes.

washington sperlaI 10 INC Il0H!sVlII1
Co,V'jer-Jo'nndl says:
A bill will be introduced in Congress next
week, making an appropriation Tor reissue
of new national bank notes Such a prop
ostion was made in the House last Con
grcss, but met opposition unless the pro
vision was made that the banks should pay
the expense of printing the new notes.
This was not agreed to, and the bill! failed.
Secretary Boutwell, recommends that Con
oress authorize new issue of these notes.
but has not positively asked it to pay the
expense. which viii exceed sl,000.0U0 4
ucw issue is urged on the ground that the
notes have been counterteited, and are be
coming dctIced.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

in one general discussion.
CRIMINAL CoURT.-J. {. Turner, who
pleaded guilty to carrying concealed wea-
non. was sentenced to pay costs or go to the
Parish Prison for one day.
The ease of Moss Carey, who was charged
with carrying concealed weapon, was dis
charged on a nolle prosequi.
Aleck Alexandra, convicted Of stealing
rope worth so from Mr.. Bobeck. was sent
for six months TO the Penitentiary.
X. King CutlerAounsel for James Hogan.
charged with embezzling S3lG0 from his EN-
ployer. D. c. Johnston, and running OH with
il to Mt. Sterling, Illinois, where he was ar
rested and brought on for trial, moved that
ID. G.. Johnston and A S. Badger produce III
OMEN court, to be used on the trial of this
case, Tuesday. January 9, 1872, at 10 \. M.'
S23iG. taken from the trunk of defendant S
wife. and the vS5l taken from defendant
while in prison; also, gold watch and
chain. one moss agate gold ring, one dia-
mond pin and one revolver, taken from de
fendant while in prison; also, the book OF
account Kept by defendant for said Johnston
DrlOI.tD anu at lue lllllt VI dIItSt'
James Hogan, being duly sworn, deposes
and saws that the above-Gescribed money,
iewelry, property and books are in the pos
session of one or both of the above-named
gentlemen, d. c. Johnston and A. 5. Badger
as he verify believes. He further swears
that said money, etc, are material anu ne
cessarv to establish his defense, and that he
can not safely go to trial without them, and
pravs the court for an order compelling u.
c. Johnston and A. S. Badger to produce
them in court at the time aud for the pur-
pose stated in the above motion.
Tie motion was granted, and subpoena
Luces tecum issued.
In the case of Henry Jenkins, charged
with stealing from Gustave Gorllnsky par
of pants, one of the colored jurors, named
A. Williams, got excited, and cross-exahl-
med the prosecution in such fearful ana
imDert;nent manner as to cause Judge
Abel to not only discharge the panel OF
Jurors. but also to have the name OF the
oyer-anxious Juror stricken from the roll
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-01-06

There were but few arrests yesterday, and
the several Recorders were not burdened
with cases. All minor topics were absorbed
i
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SOtice.-New Orleans Credit Foncier Associa-
ton. office No. 70 Old Levee street, New Orleans,
December p, ld7l.-The public is hereby in
formed that tbs association is ready for bust
ness We cad the attention OF property holt IS
who wish to offer lots OF ground for sale and those
who desire to have houses built. to call at office.
Those that have not vet subscribed vi mad the
subscription book at the Office Of the association.
j. A. FERNANDEZ, President.
). SArrET SncrefarN. de21 In
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LATEST FROM WASHINGTON
Second Dispatch from General West
IMMEDIATE Investigations ORDERED
REVENUE CUTTER WILDERNESS

The Administration to act Ehicisntly
The following important dispatch has
just been received from GcneIal West:
WASiIISGTCH, ID. c, January ), 1872.
Governor IL. c. Warmoti
Immediate investigation ordered by At
tOrney General and War Department, also
by Treasury, as to use OF Wilderness. Adj
miniStration cyinccs 4 disposition TO act
efficiently.
feel confident OF the result.
[Sigucd j. +. WEST.
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Office New Orleans Credit FOncier As.
soclation New orleans, November % IS1l.-At q
regular meeting of this association. held 1T this
,laJe the following gentlemen elected officers:
President ). A. Fernando: Secretar". A.f"il >aU-
La E,bI In,
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NGiicc.-New Orleans Credit FOucier Associa-
ton, office No. 40 Old Levee street. New Orleans
December 70, l81l.-Subscrihers to the capital
stock OF this company hereby notified that the
BILE at the ONCE OF the company, Oh WEDNESDAY,
January 10, l812
BY order OF the Board of Directors.
dt21 im ASAILET Secretary
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LEGAL NOTICES.

THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE parish OF
ORLEANS
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OFFICIAL NOTICES
STATEMENT.

STATEMENT.
GTATEMRNT SHOWING THE EXACT AMOUNT
~ of money existing in the State Treasury De-
,hnr2