The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-29
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON April 2s, 1879
The Comptrollcr OF the Currency ana NC
faulting Banks.

WASHINGTON, April 2s, 1873
The Comptroller of the Currency and Nc
fauIting Banks.
The Comptroller OF the Currency mas declared
dividend OF thirty-tw0 per cent IN iaVor OF the
creditors OF the Unadilla National Bank, Unadtiia,
NY: and also dividend Of twenty-five per cent
In favor OF the creditors OF the Scandinavian Ma
tional Bank Of Chicago, payable Is soon as the
schedule OF creditors can be prepared and exam
ined. The Comptroller has also directed the re-
ceiver OF the Eighth National Bank Of New York to
make o requisition OF hlty-four per cent upon the
shareholders OF that bank to supply the deficiency
required Tor the full payment Of the creditors. A
small requistion is also to be made upon the share
holders OF the Farmers and Citizens National Bank
OF Brooklyn for the same purpose. The Atlantic
National Bank was examined in February and Oc-
tober, 1872. The reports OF the examiner show
that the capital Of the bank was seriously i'm
paired. The Comptroller Of the Currency directed
that no further dividends should be declared and,
accordingly, no dividends were made during the
year 1872 Bad debts to the amount OF $32 400 were
charged on during the same year. The defalcation
Is supposed TO have occurred from the use OF special
deposits and collaterals by the cashier. +,
The Collar Massacre-Flfght Of a Post
-G# master.
The Postmaster or Colfax, La, informs the Post
ONCE Department that he was compelled to nee
for his lie at the recent massacre OF colored men
there and that he took to Alexandria all the records
and papers belonging to his ONCE. He declines to
serve any longer as Postmaster and the Depart
ment has issued orders disseminating the Office at
Colfax. The annual compensation OF the Post
master was $12 only.
Lieutenant Colonel Fred Grant In . Lee
turing Role. teN
Lieutenant Colonel Fred Grant, who is spending
few days in Washington, entertained small
circle of friends last evening with an interesting
account OF his travels In Europe. particularly re-
garding social life among the distinguished families
he was presented to. He contrasted the formal
ties Of the Continental customs with the republican
manners OF this country. His descriptive powers
are very good and II the President could command
words az readily as his eldest son he would never
be accused Of making short speeches. The nara
tive was listened to with much interest
The Life OF Chief Justice Chase
Is being written under his personal supervision.
In view OF his failing health his Ohio friends
thought the work should be commenced now,
in order that, with the personal information
derived from the living subject OF the biography,
nothing may be wanting to make 1t q correct and
complete history OF the life OF one who ID more in
timately acquainted with American political his
tory than any man living, and who bridged over
the slavery, anti-slavery and emancipation days to
q most successful issue.
Opposition to the Postal Treaty with
France. .o
The French Minister Of Finance still opposes the
Postal Treaty between the United States and
France unless the rates dictated by the latter coun
try are agreed to. Postmaster General Creswen
win not consent to this, and there is no immediate
prospect OF ratifying treaty unless there Is
change In the Ministry.
rganiza ton OF tho District or Columbia
Legislature.
The Legislature Of the District Of Columbia met
and organized to-day Mr.. Stickney was elected
President and G. W. Thompson Vice President of
the Council. Peter Campbell was elected Presi-
dent OF the House Of Delegates. Governor Cookies
message was received.
A S13 1896 "Reminiscences OF Ben Butler in
New Orleans.
The Court OF Claims to-day rendered Judgment
for $13,5 IN favor OF Eugene Deikelman, subject
Of Prussia for loss sustained by the detention Of
the Prussan ship Essex at New Orleans under tho
order of General Butler on suspicion OF containing
contraband goods. The Court held the United
States liable under the thirteenth article OF the
Treaty OF 1899 with Prussia, which requires dam
ages for such detentions to be paid by either
nation when q belligerent exercises belligerent
privileges Cmei 1usuce Drshe oissehCeu maihiy
on the ground that martial Law was supreme at
that time in New Orleans, and that the vessel was
brought there with the knowledge Of the risks in
Cured OF coming into cenict with the will OF the
military commander. This claim was referred to
the Court by special act OF Congress-.
Warmoth's Appeal to Go Over Until Next
Term OF the Supreme Court.
II is thought this afternoon by leading members
of the Supreme Court bar that the motion submitted
TO the Court, IN conference last saturday, Tor the
allowance oil an appeal in the Warmoth- Louisiana
case, which was refused by Judge Duren in the
Court below, Will go over until next term.
Treasury Balances.
The following were the balances in the United
States Treasury at the close OF business to-day
Currency 50, 0l6 S44
Special deposits Of legal tenders for the
redemption OF certificates OF deposit. 100000
Coin. 76, 800
Including 500, 323, 500 In coin certificates.
Legal tenders outstanding. 1851, ss5, es2