, 1872-10-18
WASHINGTON.

VAoE1INi Yin.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
THE FREEDaEs's SAVINGS BAkK-
WASHINGTON, D. G., Oct H.-It seems thab
the rumor that was current here with regard to
the unsound condition Of the Freedman's ssv-
ings Bank, although amply dsproved, caused
such feeling Of uneasiness among depositors,
especially those OF the co1ored persuasion, that
something like run set in on this financial in
stitution On Monday and Tuesday 1afs, which
has continued up to the present time,
although confidence is fast being re-
stored In all instances the bank
has met the demands upon it. One Of
the officials Of the bank stated, yesterday, that
not only had the institution withstood the heavy.
drain upon it, but that it had not even been
necessary, up to this time, to sell single bond
or other security to obtain cash to meet the run
upon its vaults. The official further stated that
many OF the depoBitors who had Withdrawn their
money had again deposited, and expressed their
confidence in the safety Of the bank. How or
why this scare WAS originated is not known to the
bank officials according to their statement, and
they eeem to regard it as having been the re-
suit Of some careless remark or the work OF
some malicious enemy. It is probable, how
ever, that the trouble arose from the fact that
the employees Of various contractors under the
Board Of Public Works have been for long
time unpaid, owing, as is alleged, to failure OF
the Board to Gquidate its obligations, and
general impression has got abroad that the
Board or District is Oh the verge Of bankruptcy
It is also understood that these contract
ors have obtained large sums from the
Freedmen's Bank on collaterals OF the
Board, and the possibility Of harm coming to
the bank, through the failure Of the Board to
meet its obligations, no doubt gaTe rise to the
run. It is not, however, in any degree. probable
that the bank holds q sufficient amount Of paper
Of this class to affect its credit if there should
be suspension by the District Government,
which could only be suspension, IS the entire
property in the district is liable for its obliga-
tions.
THE wHARToN CASE.
The trial Of Mrs. Wharton, in the Van Ness
case, has been set for the next term OF the
Anne Arundel Circuit Court, which meets on
Monday next.
ADMINISTRATION TACTICS TOWARD TIE souTH.
It is understood that portion Of the Admins.
tration Committee here had conference With
the President to-day, in which they asked OF
him to issue proclamation warning the votere
in the Southern States from creating any dis
turbances On election day. The COMMITTEES
urged the Importance Of the above scheme, but
the President informed them that it was mex
pedient and unnecessary The alleged gross
Ku-klux outrages we're then recited, but
the President still refused, knowing by
the advice Of counsel, that it WAS outside Of his
The President, however, stated
that il any trouble took place in the South, he
ans3r r., Il IN
investigation should be made. The
Committee have arranged to have even this bit
Of information published and sent broadcast
over the North; but not allowing it to be sent
South, hoping to keep the voters there in igno-
rance, and to profit by the dropping system
when these are defeated fairly.
NO TROUBLE AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
The Navy Departmentreceiyed no information
Of the alleged assault On Conyers, the colored
cadet, by other cadets Of the United States
nent are satisfied that no such act has been per-
3etrated-
PATENT DECISION.
The Acting Commissioner OF Patents has de-
. device different from that Of
power Is saved, and better work is done, it's nov
Atty and utility are established, but the words
- Substantially as and Tor the pufpOBe set
Eorth, ~ as q limiting claim in claim, arc nm-
3iguous, unless so placed as to obtain special in
significance.
REPORTED SALE OF FoRIEg' PRESS.
4 reports being circulated here tonight by
,ne OF the most prominent gentlemen in the
country, that Colonel Forney has disposed Of
he Philadelphia Press to accumulation Of poll
!icians who are thought to be more in earnest in
he support of Grant than the founder Of that
newspaper. The price paid, although not given,
, said to be very large, and that Cameron fur
fishes good share Of it.
To the Associated Press.
THE ATTORNEY aESERALsup.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-1t is reported that At
orney General Williams intends to retire from
he Cabinet after the election, and that he will
9 succeeded by General Bristow, Of Kentucky,
le present Solicitor General In such an event
is thought that Williams will be asked to serve
J President Of the Commission for the Adjudi-
alton OF the Alabama Claims that Congress ia
xpected to establish.
Attorney General Williams authorizes an en-
hattie denial OF the statement that he intends
retire from the Cabinet after the Presidential
ection. His withdrawal from the Oregon
snatorial contest was for the purpose Of re-
aiming in his present position, and it should be:
ated, as 8 fact based on equally good author
:, that Colonel Bristow, Solicitor General, has
} ambition to be Judge Wi1liams' SUCCESSOR, it
ing known he will soon retire from that Office
engage in other pursuits.