14150. State Bank (New Brunswick, NJ)

Bank Information

Episode Type: Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: April 1, 1877
Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey (40.486, -74.452)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 436545d7

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: Receiver appointment applied for by State; injunction obtained to restrain payments.

Description

Depositors had been withdrawing freely after rumors of unsoundness; bank closed its doors April 1, 1877 and state applied for receiver / injunction April 2. Coverage indicates insolvency and receiver appointment, so closure is permanent (receiver).

Events (4)

1. April 1, 1877 Run

Cause: Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details: Rumors of unsoundness circulated and depositors withdrew funds in the days before closure.
Measures: None reported (bank continued to receive deposits up until suspension; officials evasive).
Newspaper Excerpt: there had been rumors of its unsoundness for some time, and depositors had been withdrawing their money freely for the past few days.
Source: newspapers

2. April 1, 1877 Suspension

Cause: Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details: Underlying insolvency from bad investments, prior defalcation and losses (Woodworth/Appleton, Masonic Hall investment) leading to inability to meet withdrawals.
Newspaper Excerpt: closed its doors at 10 o'clock to-day. ... the bank has suspended payment.
Source: newspapers

3. April 2, 1877 Other

Newspaper Excerpt: Application was made by the State of New Jersey on Saturday for the appointment of a receiver in the affairs of the State Bank, which closed its doors on that day. The writ was issued this morning and made returnable to-morrow at 11 o'clock a. m.
Source: newspapers

4. April 2, 1877 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: Application was made by the State of New Jersey... for the appointment of a receiver in the affairs of the State Bank, which closed its doors on that day. A writ was issued this morning ... returnable to-morrow at 11 o'clock a. m.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (17)

1. April 1, 1877 The Sun New York, NY

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CLOSING ITS DOORS. The State Bank of New Brunswick, N.J., Censing to do Business. NEW BRUNSWICK, March 31. -The State Bank of New Brunswick, N. J., closed its doors at 10 o'clock to-day. There had been rumors of its unsoundness for some time, and depositors had been withdrawing their money freely for the past few days. Nevertheless, the news of its suspension was a surprise to those not intimately connected with its position, and created somo consternation and much gossip. The bank suffered from the panic of 1873, and in 1875 instituted a suit against the Woodworth Carpet Company. for nearly $1,000,000. Col. Fellowsand Mr. Brooke were the counsel for the carpet manufacturers, and the bank was defeated. A temporary suspension was the result, but the bank again resumed business. and has struggled along till the present difficulty. The President, Mr. Abraham Voorhees, refuses to be seen. and the other officials are either invisible or hopelessly reticent. Mr. Hart Moore, the County Collector. attempted in the morning to draw out the county funds on deposit in the bank. but was unsuccessful. He declin to give the exact amount in possession of the institution. but acknowledges that it exceeds $5,000. One of the officialsdepreentes the publication of anything concerning what he wisties to be considered as a temporary trouble. He says that the bank has money on deposit in New York to an amount sufficient to enable it to resume business on Monday, but he seems to be alone in that opinion. It is understood that, owing to the dulness of the times, notes have been renewed instend of being paid in full. and the business men of the city appear to have little faith in the bank's future prosperity.

2. April 1, 1877 The New York Herald New York, NY

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THE STATE BANK OF NEW BRUNSWICK. New BRUNSWICK, N. J., March 31, 1877. The State Bank of New Brunswick, N. J., closed its doors at ten o'clock P. M. to-day. There had been rumors of its unsoundness for some time. and depositors had beon withdrawing their money freely for the past few days. Nevertheless the news of its suspension was a surprise to those not intimately acquainted with its position, and created some consternation and a great deal of gossip. The bank suffered from the panic of 1873, and in 1875 instituted a suit against the Woodworth Carpet Compiny for nearly $1,000,000, in which the bank was defeated. A temporary suspension was the result, but the bank again resumed business and has struggled along till the present difficulty. OFFICERS RETICENT. The president, Mr. Abraham Voorheess refuses to be seen, and other officiais are either invisible or hopelessly reticent. Mr. Hart Moore, the County Collector, attempted in the morning to draw out the portion of the county funds on deposit in the bank, but was unsuccessful. He declines to state the exact amount in possession of the institution, but acknowleges that it exceeds $5,000. One of the officials deprecates the publication of anything concerning what he wishes to be considered as a temporary trouble. He states that the bank has money on deposit in New York to an amount sufficient to enable it to resume business on Monday, but he seems to be alone in that opinion. It is understood that, owing to the dulness of the times. notes have been renewed instead of being paid at maturity, and the business men of the city appear to have little faith in the bank's future prosperity. The following is the quarterly statem nt of the bank rendered to the Secretary of State on the 2d day of January, 1877:-

3. April 2, 1877 New-York Tribune New York, NY

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BANK TROUBLES. SUSPENSION OF THE STATE BANK OF NEW-BRUNS= WICK, N.J. New-BRUNSWICK, N. J., April 1.-The State Bank of New-Brunswick, N. J., closed its doors at 10 p. in. yesterday. There had been rumors of its unsoundness for some time, and depositors had been withdrawing their money freely for the past few days. Nevertheless the news of its suspension was a surprise to those not intimately connected with its position, and created some consternation and a great deal of gossip. The bank suffered from the panic of 1873, and in 1875 instituted a suit against the Woodworth Carpet Company for nearly $1,000,000. Col. Fellows and Mr. Brooke were the counsel for the carpet manufacturers, and the bank was defeated. A temporary suspension was the result, but the bank again resumed business, and has struggled along till the present difficulty. The President, Mr. Abraham Voorhees, refuses to be seen, and the other officials are either invisible or hopelessly reticent. Mr. Hartmoore, the County Collector, ,attempted in the morning to draw out the portion of the county funds on deposit in the bank, but was unsnecessful. He declines to state the exact amount in possession of the institution, but acknowledges that it exceeds $5,000, One of the officials deprecates the publication of anything concerning what he wishes to be considered as a temporary trouble. He states that the bank has money OH deposit in New-York to an amount sufficient to enable it to resume business on Monday, but he seems to be alone in that opinion. It is understood that owing to the dullness of the times notes have been renewed instead of being paid in full, and the business men of the city appear to have little faith in the bank's in ure prosperity. The following is the quarterly statement of the bank rendered to the Secretary of State on the 2d day of January, 1877:

4. April 3, 1877 The Dallas Daily Herald Dallas, TX

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A Loss for New Jersey. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 2.- The State had sixty thousand dollars deposited in the suspended State bank.

5. April 3, 1877 New-York Tribune New York, NY

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THE STATE BANK OF NEW-JERSEY. NEW-BRUNSWICK, - N. J., April 2.-The State of New -Jersey has $50,000 on deposit in the State Bank, which suspended on Saturday, and the County of Middlesex has $16,000 on deposit. Application was made to the Chancellor on Saturday for the appointment of a re

6. April 3, 1877 The Cheyenne Daily Leader Cheyenne, WY

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NEW JERSEY. The Bursted Bank. New Brunswick, April 2.--Application was made of the state of New Jersey on Saturday for the appointment of a receiver in the affairs of the State Bank, which closed its doors on that day. The writ was issued this morning and made returnable to-morrow at 11 o'clock a. m. The state had $55,000 on deposit in the bank, and the county of Middlesex had $16,000.

7. April 3, 1877 The Wheeling Daily Register Wheeling, WV

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Receiver Appointed. NEW BNUNSWICK April 2.-Application was made by the State of New Jersey, on Saturday, for the appointment of a receiver in the affairs of the State bank, which closed its doors on that day. A writ was issued this morning, made reThe turnable to morrow at 11 o'clock. State had $55,000 on deposit in the bank, and the county of Middlesex $16,000.

8. April 3, 1877 The Daily Gazette Wilmington, DE

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General News. The West Boston Savings Bank, which suspended in January, 1876, on account of the impairment of its capital. resumed business yesterday. The State of New Jersey has $50,000 and the county of Middlesex $16,000 on deposit in the State Bank of New Brunswick, which closed on Saturday: Application has been made to the Chancellor for the appointment of a receiver. Out of four hundred engineers in the employment of the Reading Railroad Company only about a dozen have so far decided to quit work on account of the rule of the company requiring them to cut loose from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The President, speaking of many invitations to spend the summer at Long Branch, says he shall remain in Washington most of the summer, but if the heat becomes insufferable he and his wife will go to their old home in Fremont, Ohio, with the children. New York enjoyed two musical marvels last night. The telophone was successfully tested at Steinway Hall, when music played at Philadelphia was distinctly heard, and Die Walkure the first of the Wagnerian trilogy, was brought out at the Academy of Music. In the County Court at Pottsville, Pa., yesterday, Neil Doughert and John Campbell, for complicity in the Langdon murder, at Audenreid, in 1862, were sentenced to solitary confinement in the penitentary for five and nine years respectively, James Laughlin, James Lehman and Micheal Colgan, for particip a tion in the Boskill murder, at Locustdale, were each sentenced to six years' solitary confinement. All the prisoners except Colgan were members of the Molly Maguire organization. A party of hunters in western Kansas was surprised by a band of Sioux some mornings ago, before, daylight, and fifteen of the hunters were killed. The hunting party had camped for the night without posting sentinels. and when the attack was made they rushed from their tents and most of the fifteen fell in the first volley from the Indians. The hunt ers rallied and made a desperate charge, e scattering the India ns and forced them to retire. Several Indians were killed, but were carried off.

9. April 3, 1877 Daily Kennebec Journal Augusta, ME

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NEW JERSEY. Suspension. NEW BRUNSWICK, April 2. Application was made by the State of New Jersey, Saturday, for the appointment of a receiver in the affairs of the State bank, which closed it doors on that day. The State had $50,000 on deposit. Not yet Released. NEW YORK, April 2. The papers taken to Newark by the son of Noyes, prove to be all the assets of the New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Co., and an application was made yesterday for a habeas corpus to release him from jail, but New Jersey laws forbid such proceedings.

10. April 3, 1877 The Daily Dispatch Richmond, VA

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The Qno Warranto Proceedings. PAPERS PREPARED TO TEST MR. HAYES'S THE TITLE TO THE PRESIDENCY-A CARRIAGE AND PAIR. NEW YORK, 2.-The Express says of While Judge Cartter, of the District have Columbia, has said no proceedings title instituted in his court to test the of been Mr. Hayes to the presidency, upon the of a gentleman who has geen it be stated that they are authority papers may R. F. all Mer- preand in possession of Hon. a of Washington, repreTílden before the sented rick, pared Mr. lawyer Electoral who commenced Commission. It is said a suit will be soon as troopsare withdrawn from South the as Carolina. It is claimed that though Commission had not power electoral laws to under Electoral the ascertain certificates the the facts not presented in the lawful have election of electors, the court would of power to sift the question by a full inquiry into the law and the facts." President Hayes has purchased in the city a pair of fine brown horses and a carriage. THE ALLEGED NEW FREIGHT-RATES EAST AND WEST. BALTIMORE, April 2.-In regard to the meeting of the presidents of the Trunk in lines said to have taken place York on Saturday in railroad New the reference following to East and West, is in this city for to correct the effects freight-rates In furnished order mischievous publication of the false statements that have been made to the combination of the Erie, New as York Central, and Pennsylvania railroad companies in opposition to the Baltimore and Ohio Company. the following dispatch from President Scott is published: Philadelphia, April 2, 1877.-To John Garrett. President, Baltimore: I notice the in W. some of the papers a statement to effect that the two New York lines and the road had entered a comon offensive bination Pennsylvania Saturday, into and which defensive, against your road, all of you have the best of reasons for knowing is of course without any foundation whatever. [Signed] THOMAS A. SCOTT, President. President Garrett states that all the allegations of bad faith against the Baltimore are equally without and that this can and foundation, Ohio Company company action has demonstrate that its under the agreement throughout, clearly The of Balti- December, been just and proper. Ohio Company has be not only willing tinues more and to been but remunerative earnestly and conadvance rates to a and to arrange and to perfectly just standard, all desirous tariff's to upon and equitable maintain doubt principles-such as will without meet with general approval. It is understood that Mr. Garrett left for New York this evening. BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS. PHILADELPHIA, April 2.-From the condito-day it is evident there has been trouble between the tion of affairs Reading officer Railroad of and their engineers. An the stated this morning asked during last week Company man company was that whether each adremain with the company or the Brotherhood, and in the of hundred here he would to engineers employment out of four there were only a decided to quit. This the who company about morning which dozen all hands were on their engines as usual. fact, to officers of the company, is an assurance that the men will keep faith. Papers reference to the of mentioned in the having project beneficial circular life-insur- being ance General Manager Wooten are now drawn up, to which the signature of the engineers intending to adhere to the company will be annexed. EFFECT OF THE LATE STORM. CHICAGO, April 2.-The storm of the last had the effect of flooding the southof the city to an seven miles square. to few western about days part extent The not water equal carry which the sewers and drains could off has risen in some cases to the first stories, and driven from houses people who were obliged to make their way about. Boats were improvised from floating timber. The damage is very great. ALABAMA RACES. spring meeting of the Club took MOBILE, Mobile April Jockey place Hinton to-day. won, In the burdle-race, mile heats, Chalmette second. Bronogan was distanced. In the seven-mile-heat running-race, Donaugh won, Miss Felton second. Time, 1:52 and 1:57. In the mile-heat trotting-race, Jane Murphy won, Sam Levy second, Lady Bates third. Time, 2:57 and 2:58 THE SUSPENDER STATE BANK OF NEW JERSEY. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., April 2.-The State has $60,000 deposited in the suspended State Bank. LATEST FOREIGN NEWS

11. April 3, 1877 The Sun New York, NY

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NEW BRUNSWICK'S BROKEN BANK. Angry Depositors Following the President to a Funeral-An Injunction. "The depositors of the bank followed me to n funeral on Saturday," said Abram Voorhess, President of the crippled State Bank of New Brunswick, yesterday. "Yes," he added, nervously, "they dogged my steps there and to my house, and what could I say or do?" Frightened depositors began early to appear at the bank. They handed their books to the cashier. Can't do anything for you to-day," said that official: "the bank has suspended payment." The State Bank up to Saturday noon was thought by many to be one of the most substantial Institutions in the city, despite the misfortunes that befell it four years ago. It numbered among its depositors many of the substantial tradesmen of the city, and contained $16,000 of the funds of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. and $50,000 of the State of New Jersey's money. Mr. Hart Moore, the City Collector. on Saturday presented a check for $10,000 of the county's money. and the refusal of the cashier to honor the check, on the ground that the bank had no funds to meet it, pricked the bubble. Mr. Moore after having his check dishonored, informed Mr. James Bessett. Director of the Freeholders, and the latter instituted proceedings to obtain an injunction agencies the bank. which was granted late on Saturday night by Chancellor Runyon, together with an order made on President Voorhess to show cause at Trenton, to-day. why a receiver of the bank should not be appointed. They were served by the Sheriff vesterday. "Is it true," the reporter naked of Mr. Voorhesa "that you withdrew $23,000 from the bank on Wednesday and that Mr. Meyer drew $30.000 the day following." As for myself," said Mr. Voorhess, 1 answer that it is not true: I deposited $4,000 in the bank during the past week and have $25,000 on deposit now. I can't answer for Mr. Mever. The bank was robbed by Woodworth and Appleton. which. together with the panie. has all ted it. The new Masonie Hall also had something to do with the trouble. That is all I can say. I have been summoned to Trenton, and I suppose the bank's ffairs will 800 11 be wound up. The bank received deposits half an hour before suspending.

12. April 3, 1877 The New York Herald New York, NY

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NEW BRUNSWICK'S ROTTEN BANK. CHANCELLOR RUNYON INTERFERES IN BEHALF OF THE DEPOSITORS-PRESIDENT VOORREES TO SHOW CAUSE TO-DAY WHY THE BANK SHALL NOT BE PLACED IN THE HANDS OF A RECEIVER. The sudden collapse of the State Bank of New Brunswick. N. J., on Saturday afternoon. was u complete surprise to the majority of the depositors, and created a decided sensation in that city. During Thursday and Friday "knowing ones" silently gave a few friends hints to withdraw their deposits If they wished to be on the safe side, and probably a dozen or more acted on this warning and got their money. On Saturday the dismal truth that the bank had gone under was made known. AN INJUNCTION GRANTED. Among the first to take time by the forelock in this instance was Mr. Moore, who, as soon as he discovered the true situation, acquainted Mr. James Bissett, the Director of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. This gentleman made haste to appear before Mr. Adrain, the Board Solicitor. who drew up a complaint, and late on Saturday night it was presented to Chancellor Runyon, who issued an injunction restraining the bank officials from paying out moneys, receiving funds. &c. This document, together with an order directing President Voorhees to show cause at Trenton, to-day, why a receiver of the bank should not be appointed, was served upon that official bv the Sheriff of Middlesex county at nine o'clock yesterday morning, just as he was on the point of starting for the bank. When he reached the counting room he was apparently so agitated that he could not find utterance. Throughout the morning an important conference was held in the President's room, and was participated in by an officer of a New York bank. the directors of the bank and one or more stockholders. WHAT PRESIDENT VOORHEES SAYS. At noon President Voorhees came out and appeared to be suffering severely from mental depression. "Is it true," queried the reporter, "that you drew $25,000 from the bank on Wednesday, and IS it true that another officer of the bank withdrew $30,000? This is the report on the street." Mr. Voorhees was staggered for a moment, but quickly recovering himself replied:-' is not true as regards me-not a word of it. On the contrary, 1 deposited $4,000 last week, and have altogether $25,000 on deposit in the bank at the present time; haven't James?" (referring to a clerk who had left his desk to listen to the conversation). James nodded assent. Continuing he said :- don't know about the other report, but I don't think it is true. The bank owes its misfortunes partly to the late panic." The nervous President evaded the question of liabilities and assets by saying that the bank had also became slightly involved owing to "bold 10g liens on the new Masonic hall," or in other words, having an interest in this large building which has not proved such a sale investment as 118 projectors anticipated. He also mentioned the fact that when the bank had been crippled by Woodworn four years ago he promptly put $26,000 in the treasury to help it along, and asserted that Woodworth's robbery was in a measure the cause of the present troubles. None of the directors or stockholders would give the slightest information as to the direct cause of the bauk's suspension. tis generally conceded, however, that the dulness of the times, the depreciation in the value of real estate and bad investments were the sources of the bank's difficulty. It was incorporated in 1812, and is among the oldest institutions in the State. Since the defalcation of its ex-cashier, Appleton. four years ago, it has been steadily going down, but still retained the confidence of many ot the tradesmen and mechanics of New Brunswick and the county, who were its largest depositors. ITS UNFORTUNATE DEPOSITORS. Those who suffer from the suspension in New Brunswick are loud in their denunciations of the conduct of the bank officers from President down. It IS stated on good authority that the bank's condition was known to a "ring" of five or six, and that all of them saved themselves and were the means of saving their friends by timely notification when the bank would close its doors. It IS said that Mr. Christian Meyers, a heavy stockholder. was one of this number, and that ho drew $30,000 from the bank on Wednesday last in anticipation of the coming crash. It IS also said that Mr. Charles Fisher, a son of one of the directors, took advantage of previous warning and withdrew his de. posits either on Friday or Saturday, and it is hinted that, despite President Voorhees' dental, it will be found that he withdrew $25,000 the day previous the dénouement. From information obtained from one of the heaviest depositors it appears that the bank re ceived deposits up to within halt an honr of its suspension. Should the concern be put into the hands of a receiver, of which event there seems to be no doubt, the depositors may realize 25 cents on the dollar-pernaps a larger sum. The affairs of the bank will undoubtedly be wound up, and in all likelihood business will be resumed with new men at the helm.

13. April 3, 1877 Chicago Daily Tribune Chicago, IL

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FINANCIAL. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., April 2.-Application was made by the State of Now Jorsey on Saturday for the appointment of a Receiver in the affairs of the State Bank, which closed its doors on that day. The writ was issued this morning, and made returnable to-morrow at 11 o'clock n. m. The State had $55,000 on deposit In the bank, and the County of Middlesex $10,000. BOSTON, April 2.-The West Boston Savings Bank, which suspended business in January 1570, on account of impaired capital, resumed business to-day.

14. April 4, 1877 The Lambertville Record Lambertville, NJ

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The State of New Jersey has $50,000 on deposit in the State Bank of New Brunswick which suspended on Saturday, and the county of Middlesex has sixteen thousand dollars on deposit. Application was made to the Chancellor in Trenton on Saturday for the appointment of a receiver, and the writ was served Monday morning. It was returnable yesterday at eleven o'clock.

15. April 4, 1877 The Lambertville Record Lambertville, NJ

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THE STATE BANK OF NEW BRUNSWICK IN DIFFICULTIES-The State Bank of New Brunswick, N. J., closed its doors at 10 o'clock A. M. on Saturday. There had been rumors of its unsoundness for some time, and depositors have been withdrawing their money freely for the past few days. The bank suffered from the panie of 1873, and in 1875 instituted a suit against the Woodworth Carpet Company for nearly $1,000,000, and was defeated, Mr. Hart Moore, the County Collector, attempted in the morning to draw out the portion of the county funds on deposit in the bank, but was unsuccessful. The quarterly statement of the bank made January 2, 1877, represents the resources at $675,050.57. There was due depositors, $389,714.63 due to banks and companies, $28,712.11 and the capital stock was set down at $250,000.

16. April 4, 1877 The Daily Gazette Wilmington, DE

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i Angry Depositors. THEY FOLLOW THE PRESIDENT OF THE NEW BRUNSWICK BANK TO A FUNERAL. "The depositors of the bank followed me to a funeral on Saturday," said Abram Voorhess, President of the crippled State Bank of New Brunswick, yesterday. "Yes," he added, nervously, "they drogged my steps there and to mv house, and what could I say or do?" Frightened depositors began early to appear at the bank. They handed their books to the cashier. 'Can't do anything for you to-day," said that official; "the bank has suspended payment." The State Bank up to Saturday noon was thought by many to be one of the most substantial institutions in the city, despite the misfortunes that befel it four years ago. It numbered among its depositors many of the substantial tradesmen of the city, and contained $16,000 of the funds of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and $50,000 of the State of New Jersey's money. Mr. Hart Moore, the on a City check Collector, for the $10,000 refusal Saturday of of the the presented county's cashier money, and to honor the check, on the ground that the bank had no funds to meet it, pricked the bubble. Mr. Moore, after having his check dishonored, informed Mr. James Bessett, Director of the Freeholders, and the latter instituted proceedings to obtain an injunction against the bank, which was granted late on Saturday night by Chancellor Runyon. together with an order made on President Voorhess to show cause at Trenten, to-day, why a receiver of the bank should not be appointed. They were served by the Sheriff yes. terday. "Is it true," the reporter asked of Mr. Voohess, "that you withdrew $23,000 from the bank on Wednesday, and that Mr. Meyer drew $38,000 the day following." "As for myself," said Mr. Voorhess, "I answer that it is not true; I deposited $4,000 in the bank during the past week, and have $25,000 on deposit now. I can't answer for Mr. Meyer. The bank was robbed by W ood worth and Appleton, which together with the panic, has affected it. The new Masonic Hall also had something to do with the trouble. That is all I can say. I have been summoned to Trenton, and I suppose the bank's affairs will soon be wound up.

17. April 5, 1877 The Stark County Democrat Canton, OH

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. NEW YORK, April I.-Nine vessels of the Long Island fishing fleet, which left for the Banks last November, are now so over-due that it is they in the recent on were long lost gales believed with all board, numbering ninety-five men, most of whom have wives and children. The vessels are valued at $60,000, nearly covered by insurance, In the Boone county, Kentucky, Criminal Court Saturday, Colonel W. G. Terof in on rell killing was Harvey convicted Myers, of manslaughter Covington, the 28th of March, 1874, and sentenced to eight years in the Penitentiary. The President Monday afternoon replied to a delegation of colored men urging the appointment of Professor Langston to be Commissioner of Agriculture, that while recognizing the merits of their favorite it was doubtful if he would appoint him to that particular position. SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-A Chico dispatch Owing to the obloquy the Labor cast upon says. Union by the portion recent disclosures, the more respectable of that organization assembled last night, and denounced the action of the Council of as orNine being unsanctioned by and the ganization, and to estore peace conto the was resolved to mously fidence community dissolve it the organiza- unanicitizens' committee is workto ensure vigorous ing tion. actively The the Every prosecution of the parties arrested. precaution is enforced to prevent the possibility of escape or rescue. NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., April I.-Ap. was made of the on for Jersey, plication Saturday the State appointment in the of State New of in the affairs closed its on Bank. a receiver whieh doors that day. The writ was issued this morning, made returnable to morrow at II o'clock, a. m. The State had $55,000 on deposit in the bank, and the county of Middlesex $16,000, The Nicholls Legislature in Louisiana Monday received two more acquisitions from the Packard body. The steamer Brittanic, which arrived at New York from Liverpool Monday, brought $100,000 in gold, Governor Chamberlain admits now that the Gubernatorial struggle in South Carolina is ended, and that the order withdrawing the troops makes Hampton Governor. At Pottsville, Pa., Monday, five Molly Maguires were sentenced to various terms of solitary confinement in the penitentiary for complicity in different outrages. The New Orleans Times of Monday morning contains a statement, purporting to be from a source, high Republican of Louisiana that the eight electoral votes properly belong to Tilden, and that testimony to that effect will be furnished him in his suit. MONROEVILLE, April 2.-More than of the one-half business portion fire last of night, this place was destroyed by The in an fire originated side old of wooden Monblock, situated on the north roe The was the of street. stopped by progress timely of the arrival flames Bellevue The loss steamers total from approximates and Norwalk. $75,000. About one-half of this sum is covered by insurance, CLEVELAND, April 3.-This morning the of a man 70 dead body aged about Hamissupposed to be George H, of was years, tone, Akron,Ohio, found lying at the foot of a deep embankment in this city where he had probably accidentally fallen during the night. ST CLAIRSVILLE, O., April 3 - A woman named Miller gave birth to a child on last at this Sunday she Flushing, beat the in child county. With a stone and then to until dead, walked she ten is miles under the Infirmary, where now arrest for the murder. LANCASTER, O., April 1.-John S. Treasurer Smeck, absconded yesterday of wtth Liberty all the township, funds, He some $3.500 being in the treasury. made an assignment in this city yesterday.