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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27

A sHREwD TRICK OF CANADIAN BANKERS RATHER
THAN NEW CORNER" IN CODA SERIOUS
COMPIICA1ION AVOIDED.
The lull in Wall-st. was compensated, yes
terday at the Gold Exchange By revival Of specula
ton. The large shipments ofigold from abroad have
been the theme OF considerable discussion In financial
sirces. and particularly III the Gold Room. Much Of
This incoming gold has been sold for cash, and
vigorous bear" movement also opened
upon the strength of this flow OF gold The
result was that yesterday there was sharp borrow
Ing demand for gold, aud the rate for the use Of it
advanced from nat" to /, but later fell TO "fat"
The price advanced from s 10 14s amid 1.-THE most IN
tense excitement and great fears that another gold
corner" had been formed Inquiry as TO the means
employed force the price upward elected the informa
ton that number of Canadian and other bankers who
had large quantities of gold discovering that the market
had OversOd for the time. avaled themselves OF
their knowledge and their ability 10 put mp the price,
and also 10 exact onerous commission for the
use Of it. some Of the borrowers refused TO
pay this rate, and at the time the statements
should be ready for the Gold Exchange Bank
these particular accounts were still in default.
Az the statements OF these represented very large
Transactions it was essential that they should be sent in
90 that general clearance might be effected AS their
refusal to them III would embarrass the clearing
and lead to a general return OF statements to the
brokers besides causing great deal OF unnatural ex
citement and bringing upon the members OF the Gold
Exchange trouble and loss, Drexe, Morgan Co.,,
bankers, Of walst offered the amount Of gold needed
for the cearances Of the delinquent members trusting
20 obtain by subsequent negotiations the amount due
them This had the effect of stopping what might have
been very serious complication, and gold afterward
fell OF % ll3t hut reacted again 70 l4-the closing
figure.
II IL understood that the amount advanced by Drexe
Morgan q Co. was S6J0O0C.
The gold cleaIucs for the day were as follows Gold
cleared So 10000 gold balances $6S277 60; currency
balances, sl,a55,S19 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
IN OHIO.
BANKERS AND MERCHANTS TRANQUIL

BANkEKS MD MEhUIIhNIo IhANVVII'
CINCINNATI, Sept. 26.-The new bank ar
rangement satisfactorily shown at meeting Of
the Clearing house Association this afternoon after
bank hours The Association at this meeting adopted a
many quarters where IL ia now lying unused.
resolution providing that all currency deposited here
after may be drawn upon at the will OF the depOsOrs.
This makes for future deposits different rule from that
APPLYING TO old ones, and will invite currency from
The news from Chicago had depressing effect on
'Change, but did not produce panicky feeling There
has been little doing the general markets. Things
are largely at standstlll. 10 is almost impossible 10
negotiate drafts present and, consequence, the
movement OF home products is almost suspended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.

HOPES OF TIE MoNARcMsTs-sESTENcE or IRE
AssAILANIs OF PARTY OF GERMANS Al LUSE-
WILLIE
PARIS, Friday, Sept. %, 1873.
Members of the Right assert that the Assem-
bly, will declare favor of the restoration OF tie mon
archy before November
Two persons who led the assault In LuneVihe on
party of Germans strasburg. have been tried and
sentenced to imprisonment. There was much excite
ment nj Inneyile over the result Of the trial. The
crowd around the prefecture threatened TO rescue the
Opris ners. but was dispersed BY the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
FOREIGN NOTES.

A collision occurred on Thursday between
two railway trains near Carlisle in e. gland by which
several passengers were killed aud injured
Col. Viewers is endeavOring to raise regl-
ment in Mexico to 90 to Spain 10 support the Repno
can cause but it believed that his real purpose is 70
aid the Cuban patriots
The race for the British October Handicap
took nlace at Newmarket Yesterday. and won by
Mn SOmerville's b. c. Tlcnborne. Lord G0ngh WAS
second aud Lemonade colt third There were 10 starfS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
IN LONDON.
ANTICIPATED INCREASE IN THE RATE OF DISCOUNT
HEAVY BULLION SHIPMENTS.

ANTICIPATED INCREASE IN THE RATE OF DISCOUNT
HEAVY BULLION SHIPMENTS.
LONDON, Sept. 26.-lt is the general opinion
on the Stock Exchange that the of discount OF the
Bank of England will be- advanced at the meeting Of the
Directors on Thursday next before that day. The
immense Withdrawals OF bullion from the Bank OF
England, in consequence OF uDayorable ruInors from
New York apparently the OF the depression In
the market for American securities. Four hundred and
wentyeght thousand pounds In soveregDs and R5 200
in gold bars drawn from the bank, to-day, for ship
ment 10 America
LATER.-It is believed that the heavy shipments OF
gold 10 America already reported are not made con-
sequence Of the low nominal rate OF exchange TO
settle liabilities OF bankers here incurred before the
financial troubles in New York began.
HOW BRITISH INTERESTS ARE LIKELY TO BE
AFFECTED.
LONDON. Sept. 27.-The London Times
this morning in leader says: In view OF the great
fact that the mercantile classes Of the United
States still unframed, II . means are
devised 10 check the utterly groundess
decline IN the rates of exchange To permit the
unuatlOu Of iegitmae commerce. the sod interests OF
the country will remain free from peril, and there VIII
consequently dc contagon from the disaster in Eng
land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
THE CANADIAN RAILROAD INVESTIGATION

TESTIMONY IN REGARD TO THE CHARGE OF COR
RUPTING THE PRESS
OTTAWA, Sept. 26.-The Royal Commission
met TODAY, aud Thomas White Of The Montreal Ga
=etle was examined. He emphaucaly denied MeApl-
lens statement that The Gazette was bribed instead OF
its being indebted to Sir Hugh Allan. the reverse was
the case showed that in order TO get the newspaper
into his own hands, aud have the full control OF it,a
larger amount OF paid to sir Hugh than
was originally agreed upon.
No light thrown on Pacific Railroad matters.
The Commission adjourned till tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
IN MISSOURI.
ANXIETY All 81. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS Sept. 26.-The action of the banks
in this city last night to be generally approved by
the mercantile community, aud an improved and com
paravely buoyant feeling was manifested this morning
but when the news that several Chicago banks
had closed their doors, deep anxiety and apprehension
Immediately sprung up and business on Change almost
entirely stopped Many OF the regular banks haye's0
far done their usual business paying all checks pre-
sene while Others have cOnformed 10 the rule adopted
last night ami paid only small amounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
IN INDIANA.

A PARTIAL TWO DAYS BANK SUSPENSION AT INDIA
NAPOLIs.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 26.-The financial ex-
citeInent continues, but i'll much mder form than
heretofore The indianapolis Clearing house, at their
meeting this morning resolved to adopt for two days
substantially the same plan adopted In NewYork Chi
cago aud Cincinnati II is hoped that by that time
fdence will De fully restored. Iherun st continues on
Krtzingers Bank by a class OF depOs0rs mostly Ger
man and their claims being paid IN full "a fast rs
presrnted No doubt exists asfe the ability OF the bank
to meet promptly all the demands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
JEAN CHACORNAC.


: a ttIegram from FarIs, yesterday, announced
the death OF Jean Chacornac. This distinguished as
born at Lyons In 1873. From 1853 to 1854
he studied at the observatory Of Marsees at the end
OF which time he became astronomer In the obsery
of Paris. or late years he has discovered numerous
planets. for which he made Cheyaer Of me Legion
Of Honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
IN PENNSYLVANIA.

JAY COOKE & CO.'S STATEMENT.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. ga statement of the
assets and liabilities OF the firm OF Jay Cooke & Co
OF Philadelphia, New-York, and Washington has been
prepared by them and is to be submitted TO their cred
tOrs The following is a summary:
ASSETS.
Bills receivable, 0auk, insurance, and other
stocks bonds aud real estate. 7S6164O II
Loans Northern Pacific r. X Co.
$3750,O0O 90 stock of the Oregon steam Nayl
cation loUVtVuU W
Loans TO the Northern Pacific X. r. Co.
bonds of the Company 40oS2l5 90
Second mortgage railroad bonds stocks, &c 253O356 80
TOTAL eO,sOo'%i- -
The above exhibit OF liabilities is exclusive of
sl7Ol lao 3d. loans of the firm which fully secured
by good collaterals. The excess OF coaterals upon
these loans estimated and included in the as
sets The firm expects to submit proposition Tor
settlement with creditors, which II believes viii be
acceptable to the latter, although II WILL OF course, re-
auire time in the conversion OF it's assets.
CIuEF-JUsTICE CHAsE's HEIRS NOT LOSERS BY JAY
COOKE & CO.'S FAILURE.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.-The report pub
lished in New-York stating that the heirs
Of the late ChiefJustce Chase will lose all or their
sona estate by the failure of jay Cooke Co. is pro-
nounced untrue. The baancesheet OF the Washington
firm is exhibited, and shows that the estate has been
settled and nothing is due.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
THE KING OF ITALY.

CONFERENCE WITH PRINCE BISMARCK DEPARTURE
FROM BERLIN.
BERLIN, Friday. Sept. 26. 1873.
The King of Italy had long private con-
ference with Prince Bismarck to-day. He subsequently
took leave OF the Emperor and the Imperial family and
departed on HE return home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
In MISSISSIPPI.

GENERAL BANK SUSPENSION IN yICKsBURG.
VICKsBURG, Sept. 26.-The banks here, as a
precautionary measure. have suspended for 80 days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27
IMPORTANT ACTION OF FINANCIERs

IMPORTANT ACTION OF FlNANClERS.
JBE BANKS COMMENDED FOR UNION, AND RECON-
MENDED TO DISCOUNT ALL TRUSTWORTHY
PAPER.
A meeting of prominent fnanclers was held
evening at tue OF the Mercantile Library AS
ISOLATION. place for the purpose OF consulting rel
sve 10 the present condition of the financial and com
mercal affairs After the expression Of views at great
length. in which the general sentiment that the
present emergency demanded immediate action the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were adopted
Whereas. From unexpected stringency in the
money market there has arisen feeling Of panic among
portion the community Identified with the indus
tral development OF the country viii CD Threatens, IN
less speedily allayed 10 involve mercantile and com
mercia pursuit IN considerable embsrrassmens; and
Whereas. Tue banks Of this city with trustworthy
skill aud have formed union among themselves.
combining their great resources TO meet the wants OF
the occasion and
would be- calamity tins country, as well as TO
millions Of our fellow IA other lands; Therefore
the support OF trade and commerce. and to promoting
their greatest possible efficiency carrying on the vast
exchanges Of commodities incident 70 our bOuntfu har-
Rssol,,d That we recommend TO the banks the main
tensuce OF their so happily begun and earnestly
request that shall be supplemented by JOINT reeOlu
lion ~ dscoun freely commercial paper OF undoubed
chsrsCte hich ON like occasions 10 1860 and 1861,
ehectnaly and promptly Tiumpbed over inc insane
panic ~ these insane wears
Rsssirsd. That we have undoubting confidence that
the policy OF liberal discounting vi" lnnedaIely re-
sbove nsed md fhus bunc 20 the Golfers OF the Asso-
slated Banks the s3OoOOo OF greenDaeks paio ous Da
Tor Governsnent bonds which boarded by saw
nss banh and individuals
THE UNION TRUST COMPANY SOLVENT.
REPORT or THE REcEIvER-CARITONs DEfALcA-
TON OVER $4OOOO0-THE ASSETS GREATLY tx
CEKD THE LIABILITIES.
The receiver of the Union Trust Company
q. wesIey. and the Committee appointed 70 iDvs't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27

orable excitement among the business and the
grain trade shows the effect Mr. Cooibougn ffcsheue
OF the Union National Bank Is severely censured py INC
other bankers and the whole community, as his eXee
course was believed TO be wholly unnecessary
CD m.-Thelfollowing IA correct list OF the DahKS
which have suspended in this city,
Union National Bank.
Cooke County National Bank.
Second National Bank.
Manufacturers National Bank. ,
National Bank OF Commerce.
ACTION OF THE CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE.
CHICAGO, Sept. 26.-The Board OF Directors
Of the Board OF Trade at full meeting this morning
unanimously passed the following resolution. which was
greeted with applause and universally approved
ReSolred That all the rules OF the Board authorizing
the Board OF DrectorstO consider and act on complaints
for violation of contract be suspended so ar az suen
complaints based contracts for the delivery OF
property in future. made between the passage OF TINS
resolution and the further order Of the AssocAton ana
further that the Board shall not entertain complaints
for the violation OF contracts claimed to have been cOu
during the time Indicated by or the n0ndepOst
OF margin provided that this resolution shall In no case
be held to apply TO trades made IN the settlement OF
existing contracts.
RAuROARD BUSINESS MUCH MPEDED.
CHICAGO, Sep. 26-The Chicago, Burlington
Quincy Railroad. the Illinois Central the Michigan
Central and the other railroads doing business in this
city have felt themselves forced by the suspension or
the banks here this morning TO discontinue the practice
Of taking Terrified checks in payment for frelghts
They demand currency and in but two instances
Central has called upon the other roads 10 arrange
system OF exchange Of due bills and establish sort OF
clearinghouse among the roads THIS system has Deen
occasionally used In the general run or business, ahd
would be OF great assistance In this emergency very
little, If any, freight been shipped from this city
within the past two days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-27

NO CHANGE IN THE GOVERNMENTS INTENTIONALLY
CENT FAILURES REvIEwED-THE LEGAL Ten DER
RESERVE TO BE DRAWN AGAINST II NECESSARY.
Middletown transcript., 1873-06-14
Maryland Affairs.

ANOTHER MrRpER.-A la:sS number OF negroes
from Baltimore wen, over To Ken, County last
SUNDAY TO hold bush meeting Al behaved
themselves pretty well but one, named William
He'll lie got drunk, and became quarrclsome.
and made nn attack upon nnoiher man named
William Ross, aud deliberately drew a pistol and
shot him Rose two tinrs, both shots ink,rs
effect. kcil than ran away, but WAS captured
and lodged in Jail 10 await irial ior his conduct.
Rev. " ". llerhcrion was installed MS Pastor
Of the Elkion Presbyterian Church las, week.
The attendance upon the ceremony was yer!
small Rev. $. Galley presided Rev g. l.
Moore preached the sermon Rev. Dr. Crowcll
OF odessa, dclrcred tie charge to the Pastor.
lui H"v. J. T ums,ead, OF ~ Georges, dcliv-
cred the chai.e 10 the congregation.
The Cecil county Temperance Convention was
held AT Chesapeake fiiy on Wednesday of last
week. \ large audience vas IN attendance.
Speeches were mad. hy Nr Nluucr of NIlri-
more, aud py Rrys. 7. l.. Pou'son and Pennel
toumts.
The case OF james A Smith W the Connie
,oueis OF Cecil County, To recover $1,000 extra
compensation lot building u bridge over Litllc
Elk river was tried last week at TowsnntuN n
twhi,htr it was removed aad decided in favor
Of the defendants
Two negroes we're arrested las, Sunday week
al Chesapeake citt on the >loop John litity OF
tie authority oi a telegram from Richmond, Va.
ON the chater u nut!.r in that city.
Middletown transcript., 1873-06-14
Watkins Glen.

The very warm and dry weather Of the
past few weeks. which has made every
thing SO dusty. induces people to begin to
think about migrating to some cool aud
shady resort where thay will escape the
sitting hea, and dus, Of the city OR town.
The papers now contain many advertise
mcnts Of Summer resorts. aud the difficult
~ With some is to make a selection out Of
so many. (~i,h others. aud by far the
larger class. the matter Of finances enters
seriously into the question To those
who ean at uli co,nmupd the means, land
~ would advice the foregoing Of man =
mber pleasures for this privilege,) we
heartily recommend trip to Watkins
Dlcn.
This famous Glen. located a, Watkins,
Schuyler Co, N. y. which has become
sas Of the most popular Summer Resort.
10 the United States. and is annually visi.
ted BY tens Of thousands Of people from
oil sections Of the country. will-wi.h ii.
tao Mountain Houses open this sea
seu. for sisi,ors. on or before the lst o
Juus. The entire Glen property has rs
: esntly been purchased by John J. Lytl,
1 20. Of Philadelphia. who have mad,
s,auy important improvemcu,s--ncarly al
ihe staiscsses. bridges and railing. havin,
been renewed--and the Glen is 10 . muc!
better and safer condition than ever be
Sss. These gentlemen will pcrsonall
.spcrvise aud uanagc tho Glen. aud i,
asUnssy Hotels. during tho season O
1879, ssd spsre no time or expense in Gu
iessasjpg 10 make il sn attractive an
Slssssas ylaec Of resort Tor the public.
ss TAs wsshjos Gka--manifoid as arc /,
esssie shssns--is ky no means the opl
!. Ssessss n issaraaG pestaisiss to the rc
s.sssis sssrssndises II the village fros
+ letish IL sskes iss ssss. essees Lsks
~ q ~ most bsastifsl stssts Of ssts
y ~ vssid. vtst tks napieesaE vies
Snish ths hisblssis assssd \ sGsri
u 1lss1ss palls. tss ~ : half miles usst
q Wolbins, % he est shore q Il
-. ~ ubS nss6ss Ulss. vbIsi b
- 49, ~ d5sss1 yssss ~ I
Middletown transcript., 1873-06-14
away. and for the time u, least ended the
misunderstanding

away. and for the time ut least ended ,hs
misunderstanding"
DovER. JuSE 10.
Attorney General. Chns. B. Lore. con-
cluded the srgu,nsnt this morning on be-
half Of the State His speech was an able
aud searching one. lie followed tho evil
dcnce Of The distinguished counsel for the
defence closely and carefully. and showed
that according to their own testimony.
West had. from his childhood, prsc,icsd
deception in every phase Of life; that West
has shown himself. by his actions. to be =
cold. Gallons man; thut he attempted 10
disGgure Turner'S body for the purpose OF
passing him of for that OF bis own TO gain
the insurance on his life that from the
descriptions Of where the blow was dealt
upon Turner. il was impossible for that
blow to be given in sclf-defence. and that
West must have atruck Turner from be-
hind that every act Of West showed an
ingenuity that few sane men possess. The
putting out Of fhe Ere was all that saved
ives, from carrying out his hellish llHp'.
lie placed coal OIL powder and other COM
bus,sblc matter in thai room ut the risk os
destroying the lives Of tho families living
on either side Of Vests office. lie spoke
Of this crime as the most burbsrous iu the
annals of our country.
ASP NJ. Ilis.IIonor. Chief justice
Gilpin. commenced reading his charge to
the jury. and occupied two hours in its de-
livery His Honor cited law to bear him
out in the idea that insanity mus, in this
case be proven by the defence, and that
momcp,nry insanity does no, excuse man
whcu he docs a criminal act II IL were
so held there would be an absolute immu-
ni,y from punishment for crime committed
under any species Of Insane delnsions
might not in any wise or degree impair
his mental capacity to disptipgsish between
right and wrong in regard to the par'icu-
lar criminal act charged against him. II
he is capable a, the time Of Distinguishing
the righ, and the wrong Of that particular
act il he understands and knows that that
nc, is wrong. he is held. according 10 cv.
cry sound principal oi morals and law, to
be responsible; bu, IL. on the other hand +.
he is proved not to know the difference be-
tween right and wrong at the time Of the
{ COMMISSION ~ tUf ncl, ne SHpuHl bt U'''
innocent Of crime The first great cari-
nal rule is this. every person is presumed
to he sane and To possess a sufficient de-
gree Of reason to be responsible for his
crime until the contrary shall he proven
10 the entire satisfaction of the jury Tho
,, Jalgc iwclt f,r long time in giving biz
views upon different authorities in regard
to insanity. and then passed on to ,h,
plea of sclf.defrncc. The jury retired at
Up NJ
The jury remained ou, all night, anil nj
i've o'clock Wednesday morning returned
with verdict Of acqutial. M the gr"und'
Of self irf'ncc Yves, is. therefore cl.r'
as far n. his trial for the murder is con
ccrrcd, hu, he is still to he tried on tn,
charge nf arson. he having attempted t.
D fire the huilling bcf,rc leaving Dover al
the time Of the killing This trial vii
E E take place, probably a, the next rceulH
term Of Court.
Middletown transcript., 1873-06-14

PiscicuLruRE Almost every paper We
pick up nowadays contains some refer
epcc to the artificial propagation Of fish
We believe that no attempt has yet been
made to Introduce the science into our
State Not, however. because attention
has no. been directed to it, but rather ow-
ing to the difficulty Of selecting the mos,
valuable fish suitable to our own slow run
ming streams. Az article in tho Tart,
Field and Farm, from the pen, we believe
Of Seth Green, recommends the Carp n,
tho best for such waters. The Black Bas,
is also highly spoken Of by those who
know. There arc several artificial pond,
near here which are favorably situated fol
trying experiments. A very little money
and attention only is necessary. Won,
some Of our citizens make tho attempt.
Middletown transcript., 1873-06-14
Tn, Odessa ssva " berry Festival.

The ladies Of Odessa held a s,rawbsrry fcsti-
val on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings last,
and, although the weather was unpropitious, the
amount realized was very good. The Odessa
SAKE Horn Band was present and gave some OF
their excellent and well selected music, fully
aware, al the same tims iha, II WAS highly APP
prcciated by all. The benefit os having festivals
In the open air was readily seen 10 this rase, Ms
an advantageous opportunity for promcnadins Z
was offered. Amoag those ladie. who were
present we noticed some very anxious 10 know
.Wai-kins were there, while Others were Moore
ready To cat cream, Strawberries and cake. In
deed Bfk.r showed showed signs OF u genuine
disposition to please which WIS approved Of by
all. The rain compelled the ladies TO move their
refreshments into the Academy clvse by, on
Wednesday evening, hut they were not dissais-
fled with the proceeds.
Sad Death from Cholera.
The Rev. pr. McC,br received letter on
Thursday evening from Memphis, announcing
the death, by thai irighiiul disease the cholera,
of his fa,oritr sister, Mrs. James b. Mccaury
and Two other members ni the family, In The
course Of u ie~ hoar.. They were all buried on
the same day. The Memphis papers, We fear, do
not Keep the public posted in regard TO the ei'
trut u! It's rasages.
Peach Callers.
Mr. Edward Lockwood has started the manu-
fnc'ur- Of his peach cullets, in this Town. Mr.
john Jones has also one OF his completed. The
former may be secn on Wood Street, two door.
| North OF the National Hotel, and the other n
the shop OF ". l.. Buckle h Son.
Exhibition.
An exhibition will be giyrn in Warwick, Nd.
on the 2Tlh inst, by the pupils OF the publi
school 'of tina, town. The proceeds are Tor
charitable purpose and the programme is on
| that will not fail 10 entertain all.