, 1873-10-02

First National Bank charges an immed-
late resumption of specie payment, on
the ground that such action will add
$50, ,00O, 900 to the positive relief OF the
money market. The corridors of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel were almost de-
serted tonight forming striking
constrast to the scene of last Sunday ey.
ening, when hotel was crowded with an
anxious and excited throng of bankers
brokers, and merchants. a N-s
Letter of President Grant and the IA
yorable news from Chicago will no doubt
exert . benefcisnt influence here to-
morrow. .eu 70 s
MADRID. Sept 27.-Last evening the
bonbardmet Of Alicante was ope ned at
o'clock this, Saturday, morning ard
500 pro,ect;les. some of which were fill
ed with petroleum, thrown into the city.
Much damage was Gone and several Cd.
ifces are in ruins. A vigorous fire was
returned from the Forts and battsnes
on shore with effect, for at the end of
Z hours the rebel ironclads slipped their
cables and withdrew in damaged condi-
ton. Minister Maizourave telegraphsd
At noon to-day that the bombardment
had ended, and declared that it was
wanton outrage which should be held
up to tho reprobation of Europe. The
men-of-wa. Vittoria and Alama1za, re-
Gently released by the British, will be
dispatched to the relief Of Alicante.
WASHINGTON, D. G., Sept.-President
and Secretary Richardson were in con-
sultation to-day, on financial matters.
CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-The Union Ma
tional and the Cook County National
Banks opened their doors and resumed
business this morning. Nearly $4,000.
600 currency arrived here during Sat-
urday and Sunday, good portion Of
which went into the banks. The Third
National Bank and the National Bank
of Commerce promise speedy resunp.
ton and will propably open in day or
two.
The banks of Louisville. st. Louis
and other smaller cities adopted the
plan of certified checks similar to the
New York plan. The clearing house
association of this city. however, have
decided that it is inexpedient to adopt
any such plan, but to have every bank
stand upon its own resources. There
is strong belief in the minds of many
that the worst is over. 4-L
New ORLEANS, Sept. ga Times
special from Bronham, Texas, says that
fire broke out las. night in the store
of Thos. Dyer, one Of the wealthiest
merchants, and consumed the entire
block. 1t reached the adjoining one.
burning it entire and part of the next.
LONDON, Sept. 29.-Elsction for Lord
Mayor to day resulted in the choice of
Andrew Lusk, at present an Alderman
and Member of Parliament.
Communication between Penang and
Singapore is interrupted.
DUBLIN, Sept. 29.-Thsre was large
meeting at Droheda yesterday. in favor
of the release of any Fsnian prisoners.
Severel Members of Parliament paltici-
pated in the discussion. - -
New York, Sept. 29.-All advices to-
day touching the financial situation at
home and abroad, are Of very reassu
ring character. The re-opening of the
Stock Exchange tomorrow, is an event
looked upon with much less apprehen-
sior than heretofore, owing to many
private settlements and manifest dis
position towards branches, and a gen
erous dealing between man and man.
At a meeting of the Governing Board
of Stock Exchange this afternoon, it was
resolved that nothing in the action Of
he Governing Committee of New York
Stock Exchange, shall be construed as
absolvin, any member from his obliga-
tions to rules.
Business decidedly improving at the
produce Exchange. Much more hope
full feeling is expressed; in fact business
said to be getting back into its old chan
nels, and the gloomy appearance as to
foreign Exchange, appear to be yielding
to brighter prospects.
The loan Committee of the clearing
house met this morning to continue the
loan certificates. Managers said every
thing looked favorable for banks and
the public. and they could see no reason
for further disasters.
The Tribune to. morrow, will contain
. leader upon the subject Of resumption
of specie payment.
Westley, receiver of the Union Trust
w. kulS lOICuOOA uCAlou LAoI SOiAhAo-
dors Vanderbilt had returned to the
Company their loan to the Lake shore
r. r. Co.
A Washington dispatch says that an
officer of the t. S. Navy, lately attached
to tho Asiatic squadron, arrived yester-
day from Yokohama, Japan. He makes
the announcement that an English Com
pany completed arrangements, and will
at an early day establish line of steam
ers to run opposition to the P. M. S. s.
Co. 3 line, between San Francisco and
Japan. They promise to make the lun
between ports in II days, thus making
q saving of time of five and six days.
MONTGOMERY, AL, Sept. 29.-Board
of Health reports one death from yellow
fever, and five new cases within the past
48 hours.
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