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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
independently nEMocRArs

A good deal has been printed and
published of late with reference to
the political status of the indie
pendent Democratic voter. The
Mobile Tribune declares hat 4" In
dependents in politics are double
dealers; they stand on the vantage
ground surveying the field, ready
to swoop down on the side where
success promises plumber; they have
no principles which they are not
willing to barter away, no friends
they will scruple at betraying; and
they are only independent from the
higher motives and nobler impulses
which ought to actuate man il
public as well as in private life"
The Appeal of this morning insista
that the little squad of indie
pendents in this county are doing
more to disorganize the Democratic
party than the whole Republican
party, composed Of its thousands Of
supporters" What is an indepen-
dent Democrat He is not the
man to oppose Governor Porter'i
contemplating scheme, and YET
permit himself TO be whipped into
voting for him in November. HC
scorns the party lash and da:es the
whippers-in to crack that lash aboui
his ears. He asks Of these Wis
men (who are the self-elected oraclei
of the party, "Upon what meaI
do ye, our Caesars, feed, that y
have grown so great and so wise 2
He wears no collar, nor is he an
mans supporter simply becausI
that man may be a nominee. H,
bows to no cap set up by the politi
cal Geslers, nor does he regarI
every nominee as worthy Of hi
support simply because the part.
says so. The independent Demo
Gratis repudiate Governor Porter
and will in November next cas-
their ballots against him because
in their opinion, Governor Porte
has been weighed in the balanc
and has been found wanting.
this be treason to the party, let th
self-appointed rulers Of the part,
make the most Of it. The indie
pendent Democrat does his owI
thinking, and he has rot as yet az
piled for a political guardian. Iii
to be hoped that he will continu
to do his own thinking for all tim
to come.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
Friday, November 8. 1875.

within legal hours, in front of the court
scribed property. situated in Shelby g ountv-
Tenn, to-wit: Beginning q chains n orth az
the southwest corner Of q $50 acre tract deeded
to Q. y, Allen by John NJ. Stewart on the I7th
DAY Of July 1866, at a stake with pol) ia and
north 30 chains end 10 links To a state in JJan-
kln ilnei thence south SO chains a'ld 10 links
70 3 stake, tne southwest corner of grant No.
zz.Stji th.ence west 16 chains and So links TO n
sake, and with black-gum, sweet-gTm and
sYotoe x POINTERS ot ! thence north z chains to q
links to the beginning. Equity Of ption
expressly waived Title believe d 10 be per-
feet, but l sell only rs trustee,
Il. W. CALDMF.Ln Trustee.
.. NJ. HHARx. Attorney, ST.S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
HON. DORSEY B. THOMAS.

Independent Lew Tax Candidate for
GoyernOr-ApPOtnIments f8rWeat
Tennessee.
Purdy-Tuesday, October 18th.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY, October 18th.
Bolivar-Thursday, October 18th.
Somerville-Friday, October 10th.
Memphis-Saturday October 2lst.
Covington-Monday, October 23d.
Ripley-Tuesday, October oath.
D-yersburg-Wednesday, October 25th.
Extraordinarily, October 26th.
Union City-Friday, October 9th.
Dresden-Saturdsy, October 2Sth.
McKsnzie-Monday, October Both.
Milan-Tuesday, October 3lst.
Extraordinarily, November LIST.
Paris-Thursday, November I'd.
Erin-Friday, November Sd.
ClaTksville-Saturday, November 4th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
sinking Of The Jams w. GaH.

CAIRO, October l9.-The new steamer
James ". Gas struck the roeks on
Grand Chain this morning and sunk.
The damage is slight. She will probably
be raised without delay.
The ST. Francis Belle was attached on
old claims here yesterday. She gave
bond to-day and proceeded with her trip.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

CAIRO, October l9.-Arrived-Celina
Nashville, am; c. B. Church, New
Orleans, 2; Mitchell, Cincinnati, 10;
Cherokee, Cincinnati, IL. Departed
Grand Tower, Vicksburg, 9 pm; Silver
thorn, Evansville, 8; Church, Cincinnati,
4 am; Celina, Nashville, T; St. Francis
Belle, New Orleans, noon
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
subscriptions for ms French
colossal Statue Of Liberty.

NEW YoRK, October l9.-Tbe French
residents Of New York last evening ap.
pointed numerous committees " solicit
subscriptions among the Franco.Ameri
can population Of the United State fol
the completion Of the Colossal Statue Of
Liberty. Books were opened sHd MANI
subscriptions received.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
The Effect of the RumOs OF War in
Kew York.

Nav RoRR, October 1.-THE excite.
ment in Wall street, o%scaslonod by the
rumors Of wal in Europe, eubsided with
the close Of yesterday business, and to.
day there is comparative quiet. Gold
this morning was down to llOl, but il
aiterward advanced to lllf.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

SHovLD Russia go to var with
Turkey it is more than probable
that all Europe will be dragged
into the struggle. The effect of a
general European war upon ths
United States would be to give a
degree of activity to many branches
of business. The supplyo II European
wheat will be cut of, as a large
part Of the wheat supply comes
from the Russian provinces, conse-
quently there will be an enormous
demand for our breadstuifs and
provisions, in fact for all food pro-
ducts; there will also be a great
demand for coarse manufactures.
and particularly for everything
that comes under the head Of wal
supplies. This demand will di.
rectly help transportation lines Of
all kinds, and will evidently stimu,
late every branch Of industry. So
far as the price Of cotton is con.
ccrned, a European war would have
a depressing effect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
STATE ELECTORAL TICRET,
ELECTORS FOR FHE STATE AT LARGE.
W. L. BATE, Of Davidson county.
r. A, JAMES, Of Hamilton county.
ELECTORS.

First District-W. H. IngersOll. of Greene
county. ~
VTTbiId Distriet-w. j. Gift, of Warren.
Fourth DISTRIBUTION. Benton Mcmillan Of
Fifth DISTRIBUTION E. Cooper, Of Bedford
county. M n..,a
Seventh District-JOhn q. Moore, of Hick-
man county.
Ninth District-6. W.. smitheAl. of Upton
county. e.u-
county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
LEGISLATIVE TICKET

SENATOR FOB SHELBY. FAYETTE n TIPToE
WIN. A. MILLIjAE, Of
FLOTERIAL REPRE- SENTATIVE FOR SHELBY Az
FAYErTE.
WIN. A. COLLIER, Of Shelby.
SENATOR'S FOR SHELBY County.
J.. j. DUDOSE.
S. G. MADDUA.
RErREsESr GrIYEs FOR SHELBY COUNTY.
NJ. D. L. STEWART,
GEO. d. PETERS,
HENRY L. DOUGLASS,
W. n. NELSON.
TH0s. C. LOWE.
W. W. COLEMAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

Goy. PORTER said in his Greenlaw
Opera House speech that he did
not borrow any money wherewith
to redeem the coupons of the ring.
The Avalanche Of this morning as
serts that "0f course not. The
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
Probabilftias.

WASHINGTON, October l9.-In Tsnnes-
see and the Ohio valley, falling barome-
ter, warmer, cloudy and rainy weather,
with east TO south winds, gradually back
ing to northeasterlY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
Trustees Sale,

RY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
y execletd TO me as trustee, on 25th of No
to recover certain Indebtedness therein men.
TONED which is duly recorded IN the Il eeis-
ters oticc of Shelby county. Tenn, in cook
NO, IS; page lb3, | will sell at public au, ,tion
to the highest bidder, for cash, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

BELLEyILLE, ONT, October l9,-Jas.
MoQuilIan, who murdered his wife il
May last, has been sentenced to be
banged December 2lst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

WASHINGTON, October l9.-Francis P,
Blair, the venerable journalist and poll.
t%ician, died yesterday at his residence al
Silver Springs, Maryland, aged eighty
seven years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

STATE DENocRATIo EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
A. S. Deaderiek, of Washington.
n. A. Moses. Of Knox.
A, NJ. johnson, of Hamilton.
J.. W. Judd, Of Robertson.
]. W. Childress, it,, of Rutherford.
A. g. Merritt, Of Davidson.
y, B, Cooper. Of Maury.
j. II. Freeman, Of Madison.
4. J, Edwards, Of 0bion.
T.. Z Wright, Of Shelby.
Members ct Largo-James G. Malone, Thos
O'Connor, D. N. Kennedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

ToRoSro. October l9.-Lipfer's Hotel
aud several buildings in Clifford burned
yesterday. Loss, $40, 600,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

The latest dispatches from Eu-
rope indicate that the Crescent and
the Cross, or rather Russia and
Turkey, will be at war in a very
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
Fo2 TRxTH DISTRICT.
II. CASEY YOUNG. OF Shelby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
DIED.

FARRQW-At his residence ton miles south
OF Memphis, at 10Y O'Clock Wednesday night,
October Is, 1876, JAMES MARION FARROw, in
the forty-eighth sear of his age.
Services at Nonconnah church FRIDAY,
October Goth, at 10 o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

1t is a good deal more comfortable
weather fer any young couple who want
to sit in the same rocking chair at the
same time, than it was laet August
Rome Sentinel.
The salmon product Of the Columbia
river, Oregon, will this year reach the
enormous total of 40, 900, 600 pounds, and
the amount canned for shipment will
yield $4,000, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

THE Knoxville Tribune thus
discourses about Memphis men and
things : "Etheridge's disappoint-
ment came early. About the time
he set out upon his East Tennessee
tour Barbour Lewis, the Republican
nominee for Congress in the Mem
phis district, retired from the race
for tie expressed reason that he
thought an old Wing could make a
better race than himself. There
upon, it was supposed that Ether
idge's time had come. But, alas
he got but thirteen votes in the
Convention, the other day, the
nomination being given to w. N
Randolph, an ex-rebel from Ark
ansas. With the doors to Congress
sional hopprs thus slammed in hii
face ; with the Gpberpat9rial field
already over-orowded and defeat
just ahead Of the Hayes and
Wheeler combinations, Emeps0a'i
chances for earthly rewards are slim
indeed, and We presume he had
despaired Of anything better in The
world to come before he recklessly
entered upon his present expert.
mept,p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

The subscription price Of the PUBLIC
LEDGER is So per annum for the Daily,
and 50 per annum for the weekly-POst
age free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET,

FoR PRESIDENT.
SAMUEL j. TILDEN, of New York.
FoR VICE President.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, of Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

Insurance upon dwellings and frst-class
commercial risks taken at fair rates, and
Losses paid Immediately upon adjustment.
3sti
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
PUBLIC LEDGER.

M HISS
Thursday Evening, Oct. 10, 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19
INSURANCE.
Capital Authorized, $500, 600
Home Insurance Co.
OF MEMPHIS.

LOUIS HANAUER, : ; President
F. II, WHITE, : ; Vice President
r. 2. BOILING, f: Secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-10-19

J. ]. Busbys Of J, J. Busby & Co Owen
Dryer, Il, Z. Boiling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
THE NETWORK HOSPITAL.

The annual report of the Governors OF the
New-York Hospital and Asylum at Bloomngdale shows
that the number of patients received IN the nac Asy-
lun during year 1922 remaining at the time Of
the report 175; discharged 12S males and l)9 re-
maes recovered, "a; improved, 81 not improved, 8;
died %; remaining in the Asylum 1911 At the Cham
hers street Reception Hospital which was refitted at
cost Of O00 the number Of resident patients during
the year 49, outdoor patients treated lO06 The
Governors report that since the transmission OF their last
statement they have been compelled to purchase four
more additional lots West Fcenth-s as 10 cure
larger frontage for the hospital now under cOnsruc-
ton thus making the frontage l75 feet To meet the
eXDcDse the building the bonds of the hospital nave
been issued To the Of $iOOOOO The receipts, IN
Guiding years balances were TGi6J4S 40; dsbulse
meuts S4S3 ,359 SO; balances hand, Sl62,3SS 62
cost OF maintaining the BlOOmlnsdae Asy lnm, SID
$50 90; receipts S119,74j o. The new hospital VIII
not be opened on July contemplated, 1t cannot
Dc completed for several months yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
GARyEY,s ANSWER IN THE DEvLIN SUIT.

In the suit of Charles Devlin against the
Mayor-the counter SUN brought by Mr. Tweeis bonds
man through Field & Deyo against number Of the
members of the Ring excluding Tweed conspiratOrs
who had defrauded the city out Of mons-Anlrew j.
Garvey has filed his by James w. Cairns, his
attorney. He denies the conspiracy between Keyscr,
Connolly Ingerso Watson and himself set forth in the
complaint IN this suit while he admits there a con
spracy 70 defraud the city and county TO which Tweed,
sweeny, Connolly and Watson were parties having
usurped aud acquired control OF the government OF the
City and County OF New-Hork, and controlled the audit
ing aud payment OF all bs ana claims AGAINST either
civ or county lie admits that nc fabricated false and
fraudulent bills 10 procure the payment OF the money
actually due him, and tie excess Was divided among
and willing account for all sums that may be found
due him soon as an accounting can De properly
made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
THE ELEVATED ROADS PROGRESS.

The decision of ChiefJustice DAILY OF the
Court Of Common Pleas Monday, In continuing the
Injunction against the New-York Elevated Railway
Company which restraints the Company from interfering
with the vaults OF the Pacific Hotel, in GreenWics 10
lud a turnout and the fact that the judge In bis
decision expressed doubts Of the legal right OF tie road
ia existence on the west side are not rga ded by the
officers Of Company with alarm, OF as likely to prove
any permanent obstacle 10 the completion OF II
new branch through Greenwch-st. The President
OF the Company SAID yesterday that other
injunctions Of the kind had been successfully
encountered and he had no doubt nut that the
Companys counsel would get the injunction removed 10
"A short time He thought the decision or Judge DaIy
might influence other prOrcrty0wners To resist inc IOd
but This kind of opposition too common TO DE mex
pected or dangerous. All possible haste was MAKING al
lhe Workshops OF the Company III preparing the iron
iii ars for the tn rdave. Elevated Railway, anu WOik
men would setting them In place on the battery
grounds within fortnight. The President said That II
was expected that this line would be nnshed AS iai az
Chathani-squ aTe by the first OF september
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
INQUEST IN THE FARRELL MURDER.

Coroner Eckhoff yesterday held an inquest
in tie case of John Farrell who shot anu killed on
Sunday morning at his residence, at No. 5l9 West
Twentyeighth-s by John Taer, who lived In the same
house Dr. Henry Griswold testified that being cdlled
to see Mr. Farrell he found him su ring from lnterna
hemorrhage from pistol shot wound in the right side
Farrell died about an hour after the shooting. Martin
Macdonald ID years Of age, said that he was on the
stairs leading to the second landing vt the time OF the
shootng. He saw Thomas Farrell como out OF his
ROOM and heard Tactic offensive language 10 nun
then John Farrell, IT,, came out, and there was d
struggle lie saw Taec aim the pistol at John Farrell
ST. who was Just coming up stairs and fire Farrell put
his hand to his back and said, FIN shot, and walked 10
his room Mr. Farrell had not said u word 10 IaeHe.
Thomas Patche lives the third hoor oi the same
mousse heard q scuille, and went down TO the second
door He the deceased man coming up stare. lneA
Stood by the door together, WDen II was opened anu
raee came out with pistol in his hand Nothing WAS
said and Farrell tuTne 70 20 down stairs ana laeHe
fired the pistol at him - . IT,, A,
Mary. Thomas, aud John Farrell gave similar testi-
,nony Officer Edward Muret OF the Twentieth Precinct
testified that he arrested Tactic and look nm 10 lne
room where Farrell was lying, who ideniied inc prs
oner as the who shot hun. Inc Jury rend 70 "a
verdict against Tactic, VINO committed by the zorro
the TUmD5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
LORRY SERVICES.

PERSONAL INFLUENCE WITH LEGISLATORS NOT
LEGAL GROUND FOR A COSTRACT-THE COLIEC-
TiON OF AN INDIAN CLAIM.
Judge Law ence. in Supreme Court, Circuit,
has dismissed the complaint in the suit of Redick Mckee
against Richard Chenery. The defendant had claim
for So 900 beef furnished TO Indian Agency for
which he desired payment. The plaintiff had paid for
him 81 600 tor the purchase Of pew San Francisco
church. and had been aiding in pushing certain claims at
Washington. An act passed which did not com
pleely cover the defendants The defendant then
made formal agreement that il Mckee obtained an act
of Congress for Chenerys eef for $4,000 together with
a report from the Secretary OF the Interior allow
ing the claim, and n paper from the Commits
sioner OF Indian Affairs referring the case for
settlement and payment, and OF TIE Second
Auditor establishing the defendants right to the
amount claimed the law existed, or rs soon as an
amendatory explanatory resolution should be passed
by Congress and m consideration OF $1,000 advanced by
Mckee in San Francisco aud as compensation for his
,cryices he would Immediately after he obtained his
money ON the claim, pay defendant $500 The $1,000
paid for the pew at San Francisco was repaid ana ts
suit $780, 10 per cent of the $4,000 recovered
Judge Lawrence decided examining the plaintiff =
evidence lhat the agreement against public policy
and therefore void He made distinction between the
cases IN which open and public agency for specific pur
pose in relation Go ernment service u made which,
ne says perfectly proper, even though par OF te con-
sideratiOn IN employing an agent NAV Dc MS pouca ~
ations OF the persons concerned III the case ana
which cont net for services u LOT ptTnoli
influence for lefe importantly OF members Of Legisll
ture or other official body for bribery or corruption or
for influencing persons any other arguments, peisa-
sion nr Inducements than such bear directly ana iet-
mately uuon the merits OF the pending application
This latter kind OF service is Illegal and against pubhe
policy and VOID -, ,,-.,a -,
After examining the testimony OF the paintih, the
Judge concludes that the agreement ~ ths case OF e
latter Kind and void against public policy Inc de-
PENDANTS claim required the passage OF an act OF NOn
gss before II could be paid. The plainn IN substance
agreed collect that claim and as part q Dis serves 70
procure the passage OF act OF Congress- also 70 I'M
an solicit members 81 the House OF
Representatives, bringing his own personal influence a
the Influence OF others 10 bear such members 10 lbat
end. The complaint IS therefore dismissed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
FANCY GOODS ON THE WEST SIDE
~ fr,, of ri O'Neill g. CO., dealers

"
millinery and fancy goods at No. 321 slxtra'e'' "
known and recently the store has been eniargeo anu o
busipess increased. The building OF new w'ns ""'
oiven additional space The specialnes OF 'no MN,
however are millinery goods, ribbons ues' anu
which ia said they have the largest stock on
ave They keep dress goods lho sna" "
,i,hon most In demand brown ana eoI"'
while light lemon and tcru ties are largely sou
BROWN and lace ties In great variety anc OF ees'"
shapes are also plentifully displayed This hr manu-
faetTres tics lace goods, basques, oyersAh's hon"
sleeyeless Jackets and lace eapes for children he
and embroideries attractivey shown, ana cashmere
gu,pure yak cuny real and imitation thread Ha'ian
spanisb and other laces, are shown IN aouno"noo' III
narasols the prevalent shape is similar TO that used many
Years ago and is known as the PagOua' lno 49,
most I'm favor are cream dark brown, anu pch. =, ~,
narasols are trimmed with lace. The new wing Oh tun
store, which opened Oh mohtuaS' aot,tad
~ ia handsomely fitted up. and is deyo,Su
70 flowers hosiery. and what are po9uia and
termed yankee notions" Hats, ulni 1p w. ,a,"e
Imtrimmed are be great nuInDerr auu -
mirrors which line tle.Iear Of tie store houiy ~
i've faces OF anxious ladies VINO are W oso ~ -"
This house also is well supplied with ladies' unue i,i
novelty exhibition is combination hhn a Ute
OyerskiIfs in 6cru and Vaenciennes lace a.u W"''
skirts Handsomely trimmed attract much a'tchtVh'
bridal hat Is exhibited, wmch Is! rs i"h uinncs
white chlp, oInamented with ostrlcn plu uH
and lilies of the valley and trimmed with crepe de ehute.
The fcru rustic hat is neat and tastelu III IN,
IL is trimndl with white grOs gram anu ~ oSi ~
and has black velvet facing and cluster OF poppcS M
face Trimming The " sh pherriess nat IL Oh s up,
tri,Hmed with plume of silver gray; clusters Oh pih
rose ornament the front and BACK, anu INC sie"i
al "A of eros grain ribbon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER appointed Mcsslb. Mcadc
0)em n. y and Waite dep, Conn) on the Committee
on Expenditures in the Department OF Justice; the
former place Mr. Mcmahon OF Ohio (eNcusc,D. and
the atiero MI the vacancy occasOned by the death
IN. pred cessor (Nir. Starkweathcr)
The IIodse then took up the report NJ tie Election
Committee the Alabama contested election Of
Brombcrg az inst Hlralson lRepD, the report being
unanimous against the claim Uf The contestant BrUni-
berg AMI declaring the sitting member tlaialsoul en-
titled 10 the seat.
After a snOrt debate the report was agreed TO.
The House then took dp the Florida contested election
case the resolution Ul the majority of the Committee
being that Walls Q;cD), the sitting member Is not Gu
titled the seat and that Jesse j. Fnay, the contest
opposite effect
Speeches made IN support Of the majority report
by Messrs THOMPSON Drm. Mass), HOUSE Dem.
Tenn, and DEBOLT Dem, MOI, aud IN favor Of the
minority report by Ne ssrs. BAKER Oep. Indl aud
BROWN 0sep., Kansas. No vote, however. taken.
Tie House then, At 4:3O took recess until 1:3O, the
evening session 10 DC for the consideration OF the bill to
transfer the Indian Bureau Ia the War Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-19
THE TAX ON BANK SURPRISES.

A meeting of bank officers was held yester-
day afternoon at the Clearinghouse, at Pine ana VII
liames to consider the question OF the tax ON sp'
capital George s. Coe, President Of the American EA-
ol,ange Ronl, occuped the chair form Of circular
was adopted 10 be issued by every bank to Its shareho
ers giving them notice that the tax books are required
by law TO be open from January until Apl 80 curing
which time application must be made by any person nav
ing legal claim for reduction OF the assessment maze
upon his individual shares. Resolutions were huop'e"
unanimously which declare that the assessment Is III eN
cess OF the authority of Congress- that the tax may com
mel the hanks 10 divide their surplus among the share
holders at time when their resources are most needed
that il will drive out OF tile city large amour, o cil
tai inns the bauks will be unable to furnish guarantees
IN retain confidence and 10 will operate 10 lessen the I'M
portance of NewYUrk as commercial cY thht u ~
NOT only nneonal A. affecting the banks but IL oppressive
upon the commercial community. The legal coun eel o
the various requested TO meet Judge Enott Oi
the Tax Committee, at the Clearing house to-day.