The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-20

paid; but while this ws being done the rudy.
faced special was closing the doors to the First
National Bank. That was too much, and in less
than twenty minutes the news that the District OF
Columbia with all its honda certificates OF indebt-
edness and deposits, was bankrupt, Mashed Ike
wildnre over Washington and Georgetown. The
First National Bank was by law the District
Is wen a. government depository and Gov
ernor Cookies resignation as Governor was
instantly construed ~ subterfuge to escape
the responsibility which otherwise would have
rested op him. The rumors for the last
three months were revivined, and panicky feel
ing at once seized the business community OF the
District The District bonds fell ten to fifteen per
cent and none of the private bankers cared to buy
them at the lowest figure Those who had de-
posts In the Washington City Savings Bank,
which was raided six months ago, and stood the
test no longer had confidence In the bank, because
1t was endorsed by Henry d. Cooke. On mere
street rumor the heavy depostors took alarm, and,
repairing to the bank, demanded Immediate set
uement. As many as could be admitted were per-
mitted to come In. and then and there their de-
mands were settled.
Indian Affairs.
commissioner Smith left to-day for Fort sin
He Will hold conference with the Indian agents
In Nebraska and Kansas while on the route, and
get their views OIL the Affairs OF the Indian tribes In
these places The Commissioner expects to reach
Fort Sill on october 4, where he win meet Governor
Davis, OF Texas, and other authorities OF that
state, and the head chiefs OF the Kowas and Co
manches- The object Of the conference is to make
terms with these tribes which win be satisfactory
to Governor Davis, and 70 secure the
release Of Satanta and Big Tree. These
chiefs, It u understood, will be released II
the Kiowas and Comapches viii agree to the terms
very severe. Commissioner Smith VIM represent
the government, whose position IN this matter Ii
favorable to kindly dealings with the Indians.
General Matters.
Several months ago BENJAMIN E. Green. In .
pamphlet made charges against Mr.. Richard D.
Merrick, one Of our most prominent lawyers, i'm.
pugning the regularity Of his professional conduct
The publication causing much comment in this and
other cities these charges were, at Mr.. Merrtck's
request investigated by tho Bar Association Of the
District OF Columbia, whose committee now repors
that the charges were without the slightest foun.
dation, and the conduct Of Mr.. Merrick not only
irreproachable, but honorable, efficient, faithful
and magnanimOus, and that from the testimony OF
Green himself taken under OATH IL Is clearly shown
he knew the charges were false when he published
them. series OF resolutions was unanimously
passed embodyng the views Of the committee.
A general court martial has been appointed to
meet ct Fort Columbus, New York Harbor, on tho
ed inst, for the trial OF band musician Daniel Day
and recruit P. McDermott and such other prisoners
az may be brought before It. n
general court martial has been appointed to
meet at Newport Barracks KY, on the oath inst,
or as soon thereafter practicable for the trial Of
recruits william R. O'Neal and Henry Burden.
A telegram received at the Navy Department to-
DAY from Commander Benham, at Key West re-
ports that the cases of yellow fever the steamer
Pawnee are improving. There is no fever ct Key
West and none on board the iron-ciad Saugus.