2186. Washington City Savings Bank (Washington, DC)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
savings bank
Start Date
March 11, 1873
Location
Washington, District of Columbia (38.895, -77.036)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
8fa433b9

Response Measures

Accommodated withdrawals, Partial suspension

Description

Multiple runs in 1873: a March run tied to a threatened charter withdrawal by the Comptroller, and a large panic-driven run in Sept 1873 following the Jay Cooke/market failures. On Sept 25 the bank posted a notice requiring sixty days' notice (partial suspension of payments) and soon thereafter a receiver (W. F. Mattingly) was in charge; depositors later negotiated arrangements but the bank remained under receiver and dividends were distributed — i.e., did not resume normal open operations. OCR errors in some articles corrected (e.g., Ruff for Mr. Ruff; Mattingly as receiver).

Events (5)
1. March 11, 1873 Run
Cause Details
Run 'growing ... out of the threat of the Comptroller of the currency to withdraw the charter for technical violations of the law' (depositors withdrew fearing charter removal).
Measures
Bank met all demands; paid depositors and remained open.
Newspaper Excerpt
There was a heavy run on the Washington City Savings Bank yesterday, but it met all demands.
Source
newspapers
2. September 19, 1873 Run
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
Run occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Jay Cooke & Co. failure and the broader September 1873 financial panic; depositors queued to withdraw funds.
Measures
Bank continued to pay some depositors initially; later took protective measures (see suspension event).
Newspaper Excerpt
As early as six o'clock a line was formed in front of the Washington City Savings Bank waiting for that institution to open...Hundreds of persons formed in line this morning at the Washington City Savings Bank.
Source
newspapers
3. September 25, 1873 Suspension
Cause
Macro News
Cause Details
In response to panic and runs triggered by Jay Cooke's failure and general suspension of currency purchases by the Treasury, the bank invoked its charter privilege requiring 60 days' notice to protect depositors and its solvency amid the money stringency of the panic period.
Newspaper Excerpt
It was decided that the bank would take advantage of its legal privilege and require sixty days' notice from all depositors. ...the bank officials ... ceased paying out funds and required every depositor who appeared to write his name ... together with the amount he desired to draw at the expiration of the time specified.
Source
newspapers
4. October 1, 1873 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The entire assets of the bank are now in the hands of a competent and faithful officer of the court...Mr. Mattingly the receiver of the court...the proposition of Mr. Ruff's friends is to secure written pledge from the depositors ... He will not consent to any arrangement which will not fully secure depositors from loss. The assets of the bank are now in the hands of a competent and faithful officer of the court, and are held for the equal and impartial benefit of all the depositors. (Oct 1 report).
Source
newspapers
5. October 11, 1873 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The committee ... recommended that lists be prepared ... for the signatures of the depositors, binding them for a period of twelve months to abstain from legal proceedings against the bank, and agreeing to receive such pro rata dividends ... The proposition ... having been accepted by Mr. John A. Ruff ... shall go into effect when the depositors shall have signed this agreement... (Oct 11 report).
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (23)
1. March 12, 1873 Nashville Union and American Nashville, TN
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Condensed Telegrams. Henry A. Bellows, Chief Justice of New Hampshire, was found dead in his bed yesterday-heart disease. The Pennsylvania Central talks of six through tracks from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, four for through traffic and two for local. At Logansport, Ind., a man named Buchanan, late a revenue officer, cut his throat in despair at losing the office. There was a heavy run on the Washington City Savings Bank yesterday, but it met all demands. The Boston marble cutters in the burnt district are on a strike. Police justice in New York is swift, if not sure. It is a common thing at the Toombs to have cases disposed of at the rate of one a minute. The Cincinnati pork-packers propose building a new chamber of commerce. A four-story frame hotel, for summer use was blown down near Providence, R. I., yesterday. Loss $10,000. Another leader of the Paris Commune has been sentenced to death by the Versailles court-martial.

2. March 13, 1873 Knoxville Daily Chronicle Knoxville, TN
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WASHINCTON. Run on the City Savings Bank. WASHINGTON, March 12.-There was a run on Washington City Savings Bank yesterday, growing, it is said, out of the threat of the Comptroller of the currency to withdraw the charter for techical violations of the law. The bank paid yesday 1,700 of its 30,000 depositors and it is well fortified this morning. There is little or no excitement about other banks. There are probably fifty colored people in the Freedman's Savings Bank but there is no excitement. Secretary Boutwell received numerous congratulations, both in person and by telegraph to-day, on hiselection. He will tender his resignation to the President, upon receiving his credentials, which already on the way hither from Boston. Judge Richardson will assume charge of the Treasury to-morrow, as acting Secretary. It is almost universally believed that he will succeed Boutwell as Secretary. But this cannot be said on any official authority. The legal tenders outstanding have been temporarily increased $1,000,000 to meet the demands of the Department, but the expansion has no reference whatever to the money market. The currency balance in the Treasury today is very little over $2,000,000, and the heavy drafts to pay members of Congress and others necessitated the drawing upon the reserve fund.

3. March 14, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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The Massachusetts papers, even those most warmly enlisted for Mr. Dawes, are in the con-gratulatory mood that the old Commonwealth is to be so creditably represented in the United States Senate as it will be by Mr. Boutwell. Massachusetts people always show a proper pride in being represented by able men in Congress. The Boston Advertiser (Dawes) finds compensation for the defeat of its candidate in the prospect of useful public service by Mr. Boutwell, and in the fact that Mr. Dawes will remain in the House, "of which he is an acknowledged leader, and the State and the country will continue to have the benefit of his well-earned influence there." The Advertiser goes on to say, in regard to the loss of Mr. Boutwell to the Treasury department, that "the fear that less conservative principles, and influences tainted with speculation, might gain power under his successor, has led the great majority of sound business men to regret the change which will now be made." It may reassure the Advertiser on this point to note the statement of President Grant to a representative of the New York Herald. According to the Herald report the remark was made to the President that the opinion prevailed in Wall street that a new Secretary may make changes in the general management of the department, which may materially affect the financial and business affairs of the whole country. To this the President replied: "No, sir; nothing of that sort. Upon this point I wish it to be distinctly understood that no diversion and no new experiments in the financial policy of the administration are contemplated, and that consequently no disturbance in the business affairs of the country is apprehended. "Let well enough alone" is a good rule until we are sure of something better. No, sir; no change is contemplated, with the retirement of Mr. Boutwell, in the general financial policy of the government. The system pursued has met the approbation of the country, and with that I am content." Tom Scott seems to be having war all along his railroad line, and while generally successful he occasionally meets a check. In New Jersey he has succeeded in defeating the National railroad project for a rival road to his leased line through that state, and has been able thus far to resist the passage of a free railroad bill by the New Jersey Legislature. In Virginia, curiously enough, by the exigencies of his campaign, he is laboring to procure the passage of a free railroad bill, to enable him to overcome the blocks put in the way of his southern railroad project by the monopoly roads of that State. He needs a single link, (from Aquia creek to Richmond,) connecting his Pennsylvania system and southern systems of roads, and this he has been baffled in getting through the opposition of General Mahone, president of the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio railroad, John M. Robinson, president of the Richmond and Fredericksburg road, and John W. Garrett, president of the Baltimore and Ohio road. His backers in the Virginia Legislature, including Major W. T. Sutherlin, who offered the free railroad bill, are laboring strenuously for that measure, but against heavy odds, and it is probable that it will be defeated in the House by a large majority. As free railroads are a good thing both for state and nation, it is to be hoped that Mr. Scott will succeed in getting a free railroad law for Virginia, and fail in defeating a similar law for New Jersey. The card elsewhere in regard to the Washington City Savings Bank, signed by the representatives of all the different banks in the city, but reflects the general sentiment of the business community of Washington in regard to the thorough soundness of that institution and the high standing of its officers. We may add that the causeless run upon that bank has exhausted itself, and that the deposits to-day far exceed the checks. We thought we should have to explain the reported republican defeat in New Hampshire as owing to the execrable weather, (as the New York Times does,) but as it turns out that the republicans have elected a Governor, and gained two members of Congress, we guess the weather wasn't so very bad, after all. The present Parliament of England numbers 658 members, divided as follows: England and Wales, 493; Scotland, 60; Ireland, 105. Three universities in England and Wales send five representatives; four in Scotland send two, and one in Ireland sends two. To-night Charlotte Cushman takes her benefit in Lady Macbeth, and to-morrow afternoon is her last appearance here; two facts to be borne in mind by her admirers.

4. September 19, 1873 Alexandria Gazette Alexandria, VA
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State securities are neglected. Government bonds are unsettled. Quotations are nominal. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.-The run on the Fidelity Trust Co. continues among small depositors, but confidence is being restored. One depositor with five thousand dollars in the company applied for it, and the ten day notice was waived; after receiving the cash he deposited it again. This company has four thousand depositors and President Brown says is able to meet all demands. NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-E. D. Randolph & Co., bankers of the Penosylvania Central Railroad, and Wm. II. Connor have announced their suspension. WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-There are no new developments in the failure of Jay Coooke & Co. this morning. No statement of the liabilities and assets can be obtained for several days yet. The failure caused a run on different banks of this city to-day. As early as six o'clock a line was formed in front of the Washington City Savings Bank waiting for that institution to open, the majority of those in line being women, who had small amounts on deposit. The President of the institution was on the ground and addressed the crowd, stating that the bank was perfectly able to pay all demands which is now being done. Later in the day several prominent depositors left the line, feeling perfect security in the institution. There was also a slight ruu on the Bank of Washington, immediately adjoining the Savings Bank, but it has entirely ceased. There is also a run on the Freedmens Bank. There is very little excitement. WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.--Elward L. Stanton, son of the late Secretary of War, has been appointed receiver of the First National Bank of this city.

5. September 20, 1873 The Daily Dispatch Richmond, VA
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[Associated Press telegrams. NEW YORK, September 19. - Fisk & Hatch have suspended, also Robinson & Suydam, Richard Schell; White, Defrees & Rathbone, Bouis & Edwards, and Eugene Jackson. George Opdyke & Co. have not suspended. The wildest excitement followed the announcement of the failure of Fisk & Hatch. Wall street was in its shirt-sleeves and bareheaded. Stocks fell ten per cent., and are still sinking. De Haven & Co., of Philadelphia, have failed. NEW YORK, September .-The followingadditional failures are reported: Thomas Reed & Co., W. H. Warren, Greenleaf & Norris, George B. Alley, Thomas Biddle, A. M. Kidder. Western Union Telegraph stock opened at 78; it is now 68}. Like fluctuations in the whole list. WASHINGTON, September 19. 1 Dispatches from all cities report long lines of depositors crowding the bank doors. In this city there is no exceptior. NEW YORK, September 19.-Jay Cooke & Co. have assurances from their London house and correspondents in other cities that their bills will be protected. WASHINGTON, September -There is quite a rush on the Washington City Savings Bank and a slight demonstration on the Freedmen's Bank. Both give assurance of their ability to meet all demands. The Freedmen's Savings Bank report they had this morning $80,000, of which only $20,000 had been drawn. There are about seventytive persons in the line at this bank. There is no excitement about other banks. NEW YORK, September 19.-Fi-k & Hatch say their suspension is but temporary. Their advances are upon the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the Central Pacific. They expect to resume as soon as the panic ceases. Their office is strongly guarded by the police. Fitch & Co. and Versou & Hoy have suspended. A prominent Street broker says if

6. September 20, 1873 Nashville Union and American Nashville, TN
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The Situation Elsewhere. A Run on the London House. LONDON, Sept. 19-The firm of Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co., of this city, have paid cash over their counter all day, notwithstanding the run on the house. The financial reports in the afternoon papers indicate an uneasy feeling, occasioned by the nows from New York. The close of the market, however, finds confidence partially restored, and at this hour London's financial condition is sound. There have been no failures. Help from Paris. NEW YORK, Sept. 19.--Munroe & Co., of Paris, cable to their New York house that they will protect all bills of Jay Cooke & Co. upon them. They offered this morning to discount Cooke's immatured bills at the bank rate. Philedelphia. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.-The following was posted this morning at the door of Jay Cook & Co. To our depositors: Some little time is required to adjust our accounts and to hear from our different offices, when a statement will be prepared, showing the condttion of our affairs which will be forwarded to you through the posto.lice Until then we beg your kind indulgence, assuring you that every effort will be made to liquidate our entire indebtedness with the least possible deJay Cook & Co. lay. Safe Banking. This firm received a dispatch this morning that the feeling in London toward Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co. is very friendly. I. must be remembered that the liabilities of the London house, unlike those of the American branches, are not all due on demand, but at regular, well-known dates, so that they know exactly how much money is needed each week. Philadelphia Failures. The following brokers have suspended: H. V. Douglass, C. W. Boyard, J. H. Yerkes, John Lloyd, and Gilbourgh, Bond & Co., a large concern. The panic has caused a run on the Fidelity Safe Deposit and Trust Company and there is a long line of depositor drawing out their checks. The directors are confident in their ability to meet all demands. The distrust is caused by the suspension of Messrs. Clark who are promicent officers of the company. Bank Runs at Washington. WASHINGTON Sept. 19.-Hundreds of persons formed in line this morning at the Washington City Savings Bank. There was also a run on the Bank of Washington adjoining the Savings bank. There was a run on the Freedmans' Savings bank; the officers say there is not the slightest danger. Al demands will be promptly met. The National Savings bank has taken advantage of the provisions of their charter requiring depositors to give thirty days notice of withdrawsl. There is comparatively very little excitement in the neighborhood of other banking houses. Cincinnati Keeps Cool. CINCINNATI, Sept. 19.-The news of the New York failures has been sought to-day with a great deal of interest, but has produced no excitement. There is a feeling of general security with reference to our banks here, and no apprehensions are felt concerning our dealers generally in stocks. The transactions in stocks during the last one or two months are said to have been unusually small. The impression appears general in our financial circles that the regular business interests of the country will not be seriously affected. Chicago Panicky. CHICAGO, Sept. 19.-The New York panic creates considerable excitement and has had the effect to unsettle the grain market and depress prices. New Orleans as Quiet as Usual Under the Kellogg Regime. NEW ORLEANS, Se. t. 19.-There is much anxiety in commercial circles regarding the

7. September 23, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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ones who were so anxious to draw their funds out, are now over-solicitous to again place the same in safe custody. All of the down town banks are transacting routine business as usual, and in a majority of instances the deposits far exceed the disbursements. At the Washington City Savings bank ten or a dozen were in line this morning. These were all paid off and the doors thrown wide open when quite a number of business men and others having entire confidence in the bank and its officers, and who have been prevented from depositing for several days past on account of the crowd, dropped in and left their deposits as usual. Mr. Ruff was congratulated on all sides at this additional evidence of the stability of his institution. During the run on his bank a number of prominent capitalists offered to furnish him with almost any amount of money but he invariably declined these generous offers with thanks, on the ground that he required no assistance. SUIT AGAINST JAY COOKE & CO. John T. Luding yesterday brought suit against Jay Cooke, Menry D. Cooke, William G. Moorehead, H. C. Fatinestock, Pitt Cooke, J. H. Garland, Hugh McCalloch and J. H. Puleston, trading as Jay Cooke & Co., for $1,989.60 on an unpaid draft. MUTILATED CURRENCY. The First National Bank of this city had an arrangement with upwards of six hundred banks throughont the country. In cousideration of their depositing with that bank such mutilated currency as they desired redeemed, the bank returned new notes, making a profit from the use of such notes by holding them in their possession until their time came in the usual run of this business to be served. Since the suspension, numerous packages of mutilated currency have been received by the express company, which, not knowing what to do with them, has been informed in response ') an inquiry of the Controller of the Currency, that the better way would be to ask the owners of the currency what disposition shall be made of it, as the bank, in its present condition, could not act in the premises. The express company, therefore, awaits telegraphic responses from the parties directly interested.

8. September 25, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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THE SITUATION IN WASHINGTON No More Bonds to be Bought by the Government. The Treasury department this morning declined to purchase any more bonds, the full amount of twelve million called for having been bought. Mr. Ruff, of the Washington City Savings Bank, made application at the Department to-day to obtain currency for bonds; but his request was not complied with. The last balance exhibit showed that the Treasury had on hand upwards of fourteen millions of currency, of which twelve million had already been exhausted in the purchase of bonds, leaving only two million on hand for the current business of the government. For over one hour this morning the Secretary of the Treasury and Attorney General Williams were in consultation, the object being, it is understood, to elicit an opinion from the latter officer as to the legality of drawing upon the 44 millions reserves. The government needing for its own uses the remaining two (24 million of currency, its officers were constrained to suspend the purchase of bonds for its protection. After the conference closed, Judge Richardson stated to a STAR reporter that he has always held that he has a legal right to draw on the legal tender reserves; that his predecssors had so drawn; but that he should not draw upon them for the purchase of bonds, but only for uses of the government, if necessary. He says he has no desire to indate the currency. He says also that the government has helped the banks by the issuing of twelve million dollars of currency, and that they must now look out for themselves. It is thought that if the government again assists to relieve the stringency. it will only be by anticipating the payment of the November interest. No statement has yet been made public as to the condition of the banking house of Jay Cooke & Co. or the First National bank. A MISCHIEVOUS RUMOR. It has been rumored for a few days past that ex-Gov. Cooke transferred all his property some two months since to his wife. As the official records show no such transfer to her or any other person, it is fair to presume that the mischievous report was started by some person or persons actuated by malicious motives. THE WASHINGTON CITY SAVING BANK. A meeting of the directors of the Washington City Savings Bank was held in the morning, and it was decided that the bank would take advantage of its legal privilege and require sixty days' notice from all depositors. This was deemed prudent under the circumstances, and was done to protect not only the bank, but the interests of the depositors themselves. At about 10:30 a. m. a notice to the above effect was posted up, and the bank officials ceased paying out funds and required every depositor who appeared to write his name in a book provided for the purpose, together with the amount he desired to draw at the expiration of the time specified in the notice. The bank officials are convinced of the wisdom of the precautionary measure they have taken, and are entirely confident that at the expiration of sixty days business will have fully resumed its normal condition. and that a great majority of those who have given this notice will prefer to leave their money on deposit. At any rate the bank will be abundantly prepared, if necessary, to pay every dollar of its deposits. Everything was quiet at the other down town banks. and there were no indications whatever of financial uneasiness at any of them.

9. September 26, 1873 The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer Wheeling, WV
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EXCITEMENT AND SUSPENSIONS AT MEMPHIS. MEMPHIS, Sept.25.-Thereis great excitement in this city on account of the suspension of banks, caused by their inability to realize on securities in New York. The following named banks have closed up to-day First National Bank, De Soto Bank. It is reported that the Freedmen's Savings Bank and Trust Co. have a heavy run. It is expected that all will resume after the panic subsides. The excitement at present is intense. PAYMENT OF JANUARY INTEREST NOT TO BE ANTICIPATED NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-Secretary Richardson declines to anticipate the payment of the interest on bonds due December and January next. SHIPMENT OF GOLD FROM ENGLAND. LONDON, Sept. 25.-One hundred and eighty-five thousand pounds bullion was shipped from Liverpool for New York to day. The daily News believes the financial panic in New York will possibly lead to resumption of specie payment. The meeting called by President Watson to consider the affairs of the Erie Railroad Company took place o-day and was attended by thousands of persons, many Americans being present. The meeting is described as having been stormy Resolutions of thanks to Watson were adopted, and the names of Bischoftsheim and Henry were greeted with a stream of mingled hisses and cheers Watson, in explanation of the affairs of the Company, said there was some apparent dubiousness about itsaccounts, but he believed they were correct; and that they wanted $30,000,000 immediately to finish the improvements already commenced and lay the third rail. RUN ON BANKS AT BAVANNAH SAVANNAH, Sept. 25.-A run commenced this morning on the savings department of the Savannah Bank and Trust Company and the Southern Bank of Georgia. Large crowds are congregated, and the banks are paying dollar for dollar. Business is at a complete stand still for the want of currency WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANKS. WASHINGTON, Sept. -The Washington City Savings Bank announces that will require sixty days notice for the payment of deposits in accordance with the provision in its charter The Navy Department is paying all of its employes to day in anticipation of the usual pay day, in order to lessen the stringency of themoney market cansed by the scarcity of currency 0 THE STOPPAGE OF BOND PURCHASES. NEW YORK, Sept. 5-The stocks advertised for sale at auction to-day have been withdrawn The Express says "The announcement that the government has stopped buying bonds caused deep disappoinment to-day. No little indignation was expressed against Secretary Richardson for his decision. Yesterday reports were current that the government would stop buying, and we were induced by the Treasury office to denounce the report as malicious. The advance in the Bank of England rate to 4 per cent is the natural result of the shipment of gold this morning. GOLD AND STOCKS. Gold opened firm at 111 owing to the the advance on the Bank of England rate, but afterwards declined to 1111, and still later rallied to 111 when it was announced from Washington that bonds of 1874 would not be anticipated by the Treasury. The rates paid for carrying ranged from flat to 6 per cent The crowd in Broad street shows a material decrease, and few transactions stock have been consummated. Prices are marked up and down, according to the views of parties, and no fair quotations can be obtained. The prices are as nearly as possible to these, current New York Central. 89a91; Cleveland, Co lumbus & Indiana Central, 21a21; Union Pacific, 19a20: Lake Shore, 74a75: Ohio& Mississippi, 22a28; Pacific Mail 29a80: Northwestern, 39a41: Rock Island, 85a 85; Western Union Telegraph, 56a58; Harlem 105, blank; Wabash, 39a4e The governing committee of the Stock Exchange will meet at 7 P. M. STRINGENCY AT CHARLESTON, S. C, INTER FERING WITH TRADE. CHARLESTON. S. C., Sept.; 25.-Money is so stringent here that no obligations are contracted, and all business is limited in amount. There is some demand for cotton at low figures, but there is difficul ty in negotiating. Exchange stops sales, and relief from that source is slow in coming in: Factors would at the moment accept low rates for most articles of produce Paper falling due is renewed in full, or with small credit on account Creditors are disposed to be indulgent No failures have been reported. The banks pay checks as usual, and there has not been the first symptom of a run. MORE HOPEFUL FEELING IN PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPHIA, Sept 25.-A more hopeful feeling exists among the merchants, and the prices of goods continue very steady. Third street 18 quiet. All the National Banks, Savings Banks, and such of the State Banks as did not sus-pend continue business in the usual manner. The Board of Brokers has adopted a resolution that until otherwise ordered certified checks or due bills in any of the associated banks will be received in settlement of contracts between members of the Board. SUGGESTION-FROM SECRETARY RICHARDSON. NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-A Washington dispatch says Secretary Richardson has stated that it would be a good policy for all banks to suspend further currency payments. EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS It is rumored that the President has been advised to call an extra session of Congress. THE COMMERCIAL TONK IN CINCINNATI. CINCINNATI, Sept. -The market everything this morning is entirely nomi-

10. October 1, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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THE SITUATION IN WASHINGTON TO-DAY. Continued Improvement in Financial Affairs. The financial situation in Washington has continued to improve daily, until now it may be truthfully said that public confidence has been almost, if not wholly restored. There is not the slightest indication or anything abnormal, either at the banks or in commercial or other business circles. There are but comparatively few certified checks in circu. fation. and these, offered unhesitatingly taken merchants and other same business the men, the banks to pay out limited extent to their find and seldom issue Panicky drew out during the hand at the banks returning their deposits and say they get frighter so easil: should they another monetary erisis. THE WASHINGTON BANK, The committee appointed at the meeting of the depesitors of the Washington City Savings bank on Monday evening last, are hard at work. and think the indications are favorable for the bank. They have had with Judge Humphreys who made the order appointing ceiver. with Mr Mattingly the receiver with the different officers of the city banks. and with large number of depositors, from all of whom the committee have much encouragement It was reported that Mr Mattingly was opposed to the ment in behalf of Mr Ruff. but the statement does Mr M. injustice. When sufficient num ber of depositors have bound themselves to sustain Mr Ruff, and when the latter has his willingness to again assume charge of the bank, Mr. Mattingly will cheerfull concur in the arrangement. He will not. however, sent to any arrangement which will not fully secure depositors from loss The proposition of Mr. Ruff's friends is to se cure written pledge from the depositors who did not draw out their funds (about two thousand) that they will not take legal action against the bank to recover their money within one year. but will intrnst the control of their funds to Mr. Ruff. the latter to pay them off, If they desire it, in periodical instalments. Meanwhile the bank will resume its regular business and will receive new deposits which will demand. disbursed expiration of the year bank again authority that rities the bank disposed of price paid of average about of Should the friends the ferred to, Mi Mattingly states that allow the to but value least from the Ex-Mayor Emery, of the National Bank of the Republic, from New York and reports everything hopeful in the matter of finances. AN UNFOUNDED REPORT ABOUT MR. RUFF. A special to the Philadelphia Star says: 'Gen. John Ruff, the president of the Washington City Savings Bank, has become a confirmed lunatic since his bank was compelled to He most pend. respected of the District, and before the panic was in perfect health This mistake. Mr. Ruff has not become has samiy been in the slightest affected by fortunes. enough he Naturally has from for days past and his forbid time visitors from seeing him. We have the best for thority that now he and that his improved condition is chiefly ewing to the action of his friends their fforts him in his former post tion. This gratifying evidence of continued confidence as need the most salutary effects on M and now days are necessary to his restoration to health. THE OF THE COMMITTEE OF DEPOSI TORS THE BANK The general committee of thirteen appointed by the meeting of depositors of the Washington City Savings Bank, met this morning at 10 e'clock at Board of Trade Rooms. when the ub-committee of five appointed to confer with the receiver and officers of the bank made the following report. which, after extended discussion and general interchange of views by the members of the committee, was unanimously adopted Your committee havehad a free and friendly conference with the officers of the bank and with Mr. Mattingly the receiver of the court at which meeting all parties ha any inter est in the Washingt City Savings Bank were fully and faithfully 'As the result of this conference we find it impossible to take any further action of any sort whatever present. from the simple fact that an accurate and satisfactory statement of be the condition of the bank cannot possibly prepared and acted upon before next week "It would be unwise in the extreme. and prejudicial to the interests of all parties concerne to take or recommend action in the absence of proper information. "The entire assets of the bank are now in the hands of a comp petent and faithful officer of the court. and are held for the equal and impartial benefit of all the depositors. Under these your committee recommend "That no action be taken until the official statement has been made, and that the public be meeting of deposi tors adjo to October postponed, subject to the call of the committee of thirteen, [Signed] A W. Pitzer. G. F Watson. H. Polinhorn, Josep! Lockey, H. Browning. Ordered by the committee to be published in the city paper RICHARD WALLACH. Chair man. WILLIAM L. BRAMHALL, Secretary. THE COOKE PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN. Yesterday there was filed in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of ing relating to the property at the corner of Stoddard and Montal gomery known as the Cooke property. The first deed of W G. Morehead of Philadelphia and others to Jay Cooke. dated January 11th, 1867 of which recites that as Carter O'Neal. devise John Carter. did by deed dated June 13th. 1867, convey to Morehead that piece of ground k own as Peters' Grove for trusts and as aura S. Cooke is desirous of conveying all her right, title and interest in said land to Jav Cooke. Philadelph and bath giver notice to said Morehead therefore the said Morehead H.D. Cooke ank Laura Cooke do, for the consideration of five dollars, convey the said land to Jay Cooke. The second instrument is dated September 3d, 1867, and by it Henry D. Cooke and Laura S Cooke convey to Jav Cooke, trustee. lots 271, 270. and west half of 269, in Beall's addi to Georgetown, fronting on Stoddard and Washington streets and parts of lots 248 and 249, Beall's second addition, except certain portions sold to Collins and others, for the consideration of one dollar The third paper is dated January 11th,1871 and the parties are Henry D. and Laura S. Cooke. who for the consider ration of four dolla convey to Jay Cooke, trustee. parcel of ground fronting 43 1/2 feet on Stodd ard street with of 135. depth SUIT AGT. COOKE & CO. Yesterday, Mary E. Godey (widow of the late W.H. Godey, of Georgetown). by Measrs. Crittenden and Cooper. entered suit against Jav Cooke & Co., on a certificate of deposit for $4,500. The Government and the Money Pres. sure. REPLY OF SECRETARY CHARDSON TO THE NEW YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE A few days ago the New York Produce Exchange passed resolutions suggesting to the Secretary of the Treasury 1. That curren-

11. October 7, 1873 Alexandria Gazette Alexandria, VA
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PERSONAL - R. S. Ashby, esq., Auditor of this city, and Assistant U. S. Postmaster General, Marshall, will leave here to morrow for a trip of two weeks to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Samuel N. Hilton, independent candidate for House of Delegates from the 21st district, Capitol Hill, District of Columbia, was born and raised in this city, where he has still many friends and relatives. John A. Ruff, the banker, whose establishment, the Washington City Savings Bank, lately suspended, served his time as an apprentice with the late James Vausant, saddler of this city.

12. October 10, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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THE WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK The Proposition of the Depositors Accepted by Mr. Ruff. - The committee of thirteen chosen by the depositors of the Washington City Savings bank held an adjourned meeting yesterday afternoon at No. 905 F street, at which Mr. Ruff and other officers of the bank were present for consultation. The sub-committee appointed for that purpose reported resolutions, which were adopted, favoring the plan previously agreed upon by the committee, to wit: The depositors, by agreement, to release and defend the bank against any legal interference for one year: the depositors to be paid meantime pro rata in installments as the condition of the bank shall warrant; the interests of the depositors to be looked after by an advisory committee to be selected by them. Mr. Ruff stated that he would gladly accept their proposition; that he felt doubly reassured by the confidence reposed in him by the depositors of the bank. The subcommittee were instructed to confer with Mr. Ruff and the other officers of the bank and arrange further details.

13. October 11, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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THE WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK Report of the Committee. Important Action. The committee of thirteen appointed at the meeting of the depositors of the Washington City Savings Bank, have assumed no authority whatever, nor have they exercised any powers, but have labored faithfully to obtain such information as would enable them to make judicious recommendations to the depositors in order that they may act advisedly. After due deliberation and full consultation with the officers of the bank and the receiver of the court, the following paper was unanimously adopted by the committee of thirteen, and is respectfully submitted to the depositors through the press as being the speediest method of commumicating with them. Recognizing the great benefit of the Washington City Savings Bank to this city, and its sound financial condition as seen from the report of the receiver, the high character of Mr J. A. Ruff and the gentlemen associated with him, we do hereby express our regret that this bank, having successfully withstood two runs of great severity, was forced. in time of universal financial panic and general suspension of currency payments, to close its doors. While we have the utmost confidence in the ability and integrity of Mr. Mattingty, the receiver, we believe that it would be to the inter est of the depositors and of the community if arrangements could be made for the bank to resume its usual business. With a view to this end it is recommended that lists be prepared and left at places to be designated hereafter for the signatures of the depositors, binding them for a period of twelve months to abstain from legal proceedings against the bank, and agreeing to receive such pro rata dividends, less interest on deposits, as the bank may from time to time declare. The present assets of the bank shall be held and used for the sole benefit of the present depositors, and are not to be sacrificed at the present ruinous rates. That a committee of five depositors, viz: W. B. Todd, Jno. Ogden, J. F. Ennis, G. Crandell and H. Polkinhorn, be appointed as an advissory committee in behalf of the depositors to consult as to the disposition of assets and the declaration of dividends for the next twelve months, or until such time as the bank shall resume full currency payment again." The proposition contained in the foregoing paper having been accepted by Mr. John A Ruff and the officers of the bank, shall go into effect when the depositors shall have signed this agreement, pending which we request Mr. Mattingly to continue in his office as receiver in the discharge of the duties of receiver of which he has given entire satisfaction. THE AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED. The following is the paper to be submitted to the depositors for their signature: We, the undersigned depositors in the Washington City Savings Bank, each in consideration of the signatures of the others to this agreement. do hereby mutually agree with each other and with said bank to waive all interest on our deposits for one year from September 26, 1873. and until such further time as the committee of live, appointed at a meeting of the depositors held October 9th, 1873, may deem expedient and proper. and during said period to abstain from instituting any legal proceedings whatever against said bank. or any of the persons connected therewith, for the recovery of our deposits therein, and do hereby release any legal action so brought within said period. see.

14. October 16, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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The MASS Washington City Savings Bank OF THE MEETING OF DEPOSITORS-T AND COMMITTEE OF NINETEEN DISCUSSED REPORT MOUSLY. FINALLY ADOPTED ALMOST UNANIton meeting City of the depositors of the hall Savings Bank was held Washinghearing yesterday afternoon. for the at Lincoin appointed the report of the committee purpose of of trade rooms. at a late meeting held at the thirteen. board o order, Col. Wm. L. Bramhall called the secretary and Mr. Wm. H. Clagett was meeting elected to mittee. Mr. Richard Wallach, chairman of the and submitted explained the action of the committee, comTHE STAR, recommending their report, that already printed in bind to themselves for a period of twelve the depositors bank abstain and from legal proceedings months idends, agreeingjto receive such against the may from on deposits, as the less the interest pro rata div bank assets of time to time declare: that the sole bank shall be held and present not to benefit of the present depositors. used for the that be sacriticed at the present ruinous and are ed by a committee of five depositors be rates; behalf this of meeting as an advisory appoint position the depositors to consult committee as in dends of assets and the declaration to the disfor the next twelve months, or of diviagain. time payment as the bank shall resume full until such currency Mr. Wallach then stated that he considered the condition of the bank, as reported M able, Mattingly to be not only selvent, but by tions of and the fully committee. warranting the recommenda favor Col. Bramball, secretary of the committee the went into a detailed statement condition of the bank. the labors of as the to the mittee, and the practical workings of the com plan Mr. Horner stated that he did not made the report of the committee or the approve of the by them He had a deposit or proposition bank and therefore not only felt a 83,500 in in count in the mode of settlement on his lively but also on account of those smaller own positors who had their all invested de tution. stimate He had, therefore, made in a the insti of the of all the assets contained in the careful receiver, at their present cash report to found them to aggregate $826,000. with value, and pay liabilities amounting to which and believed the concern to be resolutions, as a report of therefore proposed substitute $906,000. bankrupt. for the He the committee, proposing bank into bankruptcy, according to force the visions law. of section forty-three of the to bankrupt the prothat Col. the Bramhall said, in reply to Mr. Horner committee had presented the of assets to the examination of the schedule their ciers in Washington and taken their best finan- of pression intrinsic value. The result opinion of the opinion, in which the was an unanimously tirely concurred, that the bank committee was er solvent. and not bankrupt. the bank Mr. R. S. Davis spoke in favor of Mr in the hands of the receiver. leaving P.] H. Welch defended the report committee. dencein and asked those who still had of the He then Mr. Ruff to rise. [Nearly all confiasked the opposite to rise, and arose. he said that Mr. Ruff had said to no tune tears in his eyes, that his rising mittee, and with reputation whole the com- one forwas therefore more was in the bank; that he honest and economical deeply settlement interested in the than was any one of the depositors could of be, its and affairs them confident all inside that of six if months. reinstated he could pay he tion The of report was then modified at the a depositor. 80 to require Mr. suggesistration give security in $200.000 for the faithful Ruff to positors. of the assets in the interest of admin- the debank Mr. Bundy inquired what was to hinder isfied being put into bankruptcy by the entered depositor into : after this arrangement any had dissat- been advised The committee responded that they had Mr. that such a course could not be been agreement Bundy also thought that the pursued. bank. was one-sided all in form of To this the it depositors being the only favor of the the that the bank directors or trustees and its to the depositors, and their subject still under The liable obligations was replied preser bed stockholders by party charter. were to still examination and had of the Currency: in short, the by tion Controller tors to all the supervision deposi- affairs the that protection under this in the they had when they placed proposiposed bond bank. and $200,000 additional their in money waived of Mr. Ruff. The accrued the proalone by the depositors in this interest bank. would add 880,000 to the strength proposition of the agreement The question on the adoption of the Clagett being demanded. the report and He was said he would like to say chairman, Mr. What did business man and would talk few words. to the depositors want? To like to them get it cheap. Lawyers get their The and the courts. That left money; depositors wanted expensive. one man did not want any was save it who had sense enough to make lawyers. Any and put it into that bank, money and enough man. He to get out. Mr. Ruff was had sense honest, and had traveled a rough road, business would pull them if the through. depositors stood by but him was he of The the question was then taken on the ried almost report unanimously. of the committee, and it adoption was carThe the advisory committee of five in report was selected as follows provided for ard Bundy, Wallach. Mr. Wm. H. Clagett Mr. RichL. Bramball, Mr. Henry Polkinhorn and Col. Mr. C.S. Wm. The committee of thirteen was charged, with the thanks of the meeting. then discommittee where of five will notify the The ready for they their can signatures. find the agreement, depositors when it is Editor WHAT A DEPOSITOR" THINKS. two hundred Star see by the proceedingsofabout of the 2,200 of Ruff's who met yesterday afternoon at the depositors hall that Mr. Kun is to be allowed Y.M.C.A. to business again, and that the depositors resume are relinquish for to him the interest on their to one year. According to Mr. deposits his liabilities are 8906,933.88, all terest to his depositors, together with ment 1 belongs Ruff's of the which state- inwould thereon be at six per cent. per annum, $54,364.88 very liberal reward which closing to his bank doors and taking his for the pay his depositors. The expense own time now pending in court 1% per cent. under any exceed leaving proceedings 41 circumstances, attending will not depositors per cent. to be divided is forced at the expiration of one among the at least into bankruptcy the expense year. will If he advantage five per cent.; so that it will be be now. remain where of the it is depositors to allow the case to the to as present to the integrity and There responsibility can be no doubt terest to receiver. and that it will be to his of the earliest wind up the affairs of the bank inRuff's possible moment, while it will at the advantage to delay it as long as possible. be to

15. October 22, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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Condensed Locals. Miss Josephine Esputa was robbed of a gold watch and chain while on the street cars yesterday. A patent has been issued to Riley A. Shinn, of Georgetown, D. C., for a machine for cleaning streets of snow. Mr. and Mrs. Florence had a large and appreerative audience last night to witness their performance of "The Ticket of Leave Man." The only building permit issued to-day wasto F. P. Hill, two story brick, 2d street. between Indiana avenue and D street northwest. Most of the depositors of the Washington City Savings Bank have signed the agreement prepared by the committee, turning the bank over Mr. Kuff. The Board of Public Works has ordered the superintendent of streets to discontinue the watering of Pennsylvania avenue after No vember 1st. The Board of Health have secured the threestory brick building, No. 1223 F street northwest, as their quarters, and it is already being made ready for occupancy by the board and officers on the first of November. The cars of the Washington and Georgetown railroad company on the navy yard line com. meneed running through this morning by way of south B street to the Avenue at 2d street east. Senator Roscoe Conkling has sold hisresidence on 15th street, for $27,000, or $10,000 more than he paid for it about ten years ago. The purchaser of the property is Mr. Samuel Hooper, of Massachusetts, who will add it to Wormley's House." At a regular meeting of the Territorial Guard last night, the resignation of Lieut. George W. Stewart was received and accepted, and Ser. geant William J. Johnson was elected to fill the vacancy. Sergeant Louis Williams was elected third lieutenant. At a meeting of the general temperance committee last night, Messrs. B. D. Peck, Alex. Lynch, and Allen Coffin were appointed a committee to draft a constitution for a "Temperance League" which is to be organized for the purpose of promoting prohibitory legislation. BOARD OF HEALTH-Weekly Report-Premisee Condemned-Slaughter Houses-The Powder Magazine, de.-At the regular meeting of the Board of Health last evening, the health offieer, Dr. P. T. Keene, submitted a synopsis of the operations of his office for the week ending October 18, showing that 439 nuisances had been reported, of which number 256 had been abated and 152 referred: garbage complaints, 7; dead animals reported, 38; number of animals impounded, 28: killed, 10; redeemed, 18; amount realized, $22.50. On the recommendation of the health officer, the brick house at the northwest corner of 9th and K streets southwest was condemned as a nuisance, and its abatement ordered. The health officer, in compliance with a late resolution of the board, reported that the number of slaughter houses in the District is 95; the number of venders of meat having stalls in the markets is 175, and the number of venders outside the markets is 350, and the latter class will be increased one-fourth during the winter. A communication was received from a numher of citizens residents of the county near the Rockville road. petitioning that the powder magazine be condemned as a nuisance by the board, and that it be removed or abated. On motion of Mr. Marbury, the subject was referred to the health officer for investigation and report. It was decided to recommend to the board of police that the time of Poundmaster Einstein as a special 1 olice [officer be extended twelve months.

16. November 8, 1873 National Republican Washington, DC
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NOTICE. C CITIZENS' BUILDING COMPANY. The subscribers to thestock of the Citizens' Building Company are hereby notified that the directors have authorized the collection of the first installment. ren (10) dollars on each share, for the month of October. Subscribers can call at the office of the company, 819 Market space, and pay the same. The books will remain open for subscriptions to the balance of the stock until the next ensuing monthly meeting. the third Wednesday in November. Constitutions of the company are now ready for subscribers. W. H. CLAGETT, ocal-tf (Star) Secretary and Treasurer. WEBER'S BAND, LOUIS WEBER leader, furnishes music for balls, private parties, Germans, State sociables, parades and funerals. Orders can be left at w.d Metzerott's and the Ellis musle store, and at my residence, 725 Seventh street, Navy Yard. Telegraph office one square of the house. oc29-3m Co WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK.-Depositors - are hereby notified to leave their books at the bank (side door, on Louisiana avenue,) for settlement. All persons indebted to the bank on overdue paper are notified to provide for it without further delay. WILLIAM F. MATTINGLY, Receiver, (Star & Ohron.) 0029 3w

17. November 13, 1873 Evening Star Washington, DC
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THE WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANKOrder of the Court. -Judge Humphreys, to-day in the special term of the Supreme Court of the District, in the case of Crandall agt. the Washington City Savings Bank, made the following order, which the court deems proper on account of the necessities for the distribution of funds among those entitled: That the receiver, W. F. Mattingly, report to this court on Wednesday, 19th day of November, instant, the amount of cash in his possession as receiver; 2d. What amount of expenses are now due or will be due at the time of the report, and the items of the expenses. 3d. The exact amount and numbor of deposits and depositors as shown by the books of the bank. 4th. Make a pro rata distribution by and in the report between the depositors of the cash after deducting the expenses up to the date of the report. This report is to be made in person preparatory to an order to pay to the depositors a dividend of the moneys.

18. November 22, 1873 National Republican Washington, DC
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WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK. Probable Early Relestatement of Mr. Ruff in Its Management. The business community will be glad to learn that a large majority of the depositors have signed the requisite agreement for the rein. statement of Mr. John A. Ruff in the management of the affairs of the Washington City Savings Bank. Those mose. signatures are still lacking should bear in mind that their tardiness only lessens their chances for the final return of their entire deposits. The assets of the back, it should be remembered, are earning nothing at present at all commensurate with the expenses, while their forced sale in the present condition of the I zoney market will certainly involve a ruInous acrifice. If Mr. Ruff had been permitted to go on with his bue iness immediately after the panic, his bank could not only have afforded much relief to the business community by the use of the capital now tied up, but could also have made large earnings from loaus during the prevailing high rate for money. Is It not wise policy, therefore, to unlock the doors of this bank, which has been found to have always been prudently managed, and enjoy again the facilities which its managers have ever been ready to afford to their customers? This is the question for the remaining depositors to answer. If they would do it grace ully, let them do it promptly.

19. November 26, 1873 The Louisiana Cotton-Boll Lafayette, Vermilionville, LA
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NEWS OF THE WEEK. EAST. The National life inenrance company of New York has failed. -Lanra Keene, the well known actress, sed is New Jersey last week, at an advanced age From the best data that can be obtained, first national bank of Washington will pay the in creditors from its present assets about 60 per cent. on all payments, large to larger. The steamer Georgia has arrived at New York, oringing two members of the Polaris expedition, and the identical boat in which the Hew weie when picked up by the whaler Ravensernig. -Members of congress and attorneys who claims to settle by the Geneva award are already moving in the matter of legislation. Asto the parties who should receive it protracted debate is expected. -Nr. Columbus Alexander, one of the largat depositors with Jay Cooke & Co., refuses the proposition for a settlement which they have made to their creditore, and the firm will forced into bankruptcy. -The receiver of the Washington city saylings bank has informed depositors that they will receive ultimately 75 cents on the dollar. The time may be long distant, 88 owing to the effects of the panic money cannot at present realized on some of the collaterals. -Manchester, N. H. print, works will do no are printing to Dec. 1. About five hundred people are thrown out of employment. The tille have shut down, and it is understood will only four days per week hereafter. The lls of the Great Falls manufacturing comway will be run on three-fourths time, sesburg woolen mill has commenced running thalf-time. Salisburg mills are running on hres-gnarter time. Merriman hat company Ballaburg has shut down for the month of November. Owing to the reduction of wages, number of laborers on the Maine cenand bridge at Water Valley have quit work, Hiving very few employed at that point. The like central railroad has just discharged two caused hands.

20. December 10, 1873 National Republican Washington, DC
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LOCAL MISCELLANY. Twenty-eight hundred bushels of wheat were received in Georgetown yesterday, which sold at $1.60 to $1.80 per bushel. Mr. Gulick's hotel, on Capital Hill, will be known as the Congressional hotel, and will be opened about the 1st of January. Members of Congress or parties seeking com fortable rooms in a private dwelling should call at No. 210 Four-and-a-half street, near Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. W. F. Mattingly, as receiver of the Washington City Savings Bank, has recently entered suits against a number of persons and firms indebted to the institution. The superintendent of police has been requested to remove the hack-stand from in front of the Arlington hotel, and locate it on the south side of H street, west of Fifteenth. The funeral of the late Judge Underwood took place from the Unitarian church yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The remains were interred in Congressional cemetery. Messrs. Kelley & Gatchel, auctioneers, have sold for Joseph C. G. Kennedy, trustee, the valuable improved property on the northwest corner of Sixth and D streets, to Mrs. E. H. Birch, f.r $16,508. B. H. Warner. auctioneer and real estate broker, sold at auction, yesterday afternoon, two brick dwellings, nearly completed, on K street, between North Capitol and First streets east, to Moses Kelly, esq., at $3,800 each. The alarm of fire last evening. from box 46, was caused by the burning of a curtain in the house of Mrs. Nichols, on Vermont avenue. Officers Warwick and Haney extinguished the flames without the aid of the fire department. Damage light. A sociable was held last evening in the parlors of the Congregational church, which was largely represented by the church and congregation. The exercises were purely social, except the singing of a hymn out of the new hymn-book and prayer by Dr. Rankin. The parking commission has been busily engaged for a few days past planting out several thousand ornamental shade treesin the sections of our city which have been improved during the past working season. Yesterday L street north was thus decorated. Messrs. Duncanson, Dowling & Co., auctioneers, sold yesterday afternoon. for Judson T. Cull, trustee, part of lot H. in square 422, improved by a two-story brick house, situated on Eighth street, between 0 and P streets northwest, to Theodore Sheckell, for $1,800. In the divorce suit of Sarah A. Litchfield VS. Hiram T. Litchfield, in the Equity Court, Judge Wylie granted the plaintiff a divorce a vinculo matrimonii upon the ground of cruelty of treat ment. W. Thompson appeared for plaintiff. and John Cruikshank, examiner, took the testimony. At a meeting of the hackmen of the city, held on Tuesday last. a resolution was adopted that as the undertakers have been charging $4 for each carriage furnished for funerals, paying $3.50 there. for, making 50 cents on each. therefore the hackmen agree to furnish first-class carriages for funerals hereafter at the old rates, via, $3 each. The Washington Society of Dental Surgeons at their annual meeting Monday night elected the following officers for the ensuing year: H. B. Noble, D. D. S., president; J. Curtise Smithe, D. D. S., vice president: H. C. Thompson, D. D. S., secretary; Samuel S. Lewis, treasurer: W. H. Barrett, librarian. The annual essay was delivered by W. H. Barrett, D. D. S. On Monday night last many of the prominent temperance people of the city went in a body to Brightwood, D. U., to participate in the proceedings of Holloway lodge, No.4. I. O. G. T. The attendance was large, and the enthusiasm commendable, thirteen new members being initiated. Addresses were made by Hon. D. P. Holloway and Messrs. Barker, Stone and Cowling. The Baltimore American contains an account of a bloody affrey in Anne Arundel county between two brothers, named Thomas and Henry Myers, charcoal peddlers. They had an old grudge, and, upon meeting last Friday night, drew their knives and thrust and hacked away at each other in the most desperate manner until. from loss of blood, they were obliged to desist. They were found lying near each other. wounded in every part and utterly helpless. They are

21. February 17, 1874 National Republican Washington, DC
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SPECIAL NOTICES. NORTHEASTERN narket will be open on SATURDAY, February 1874. By order of the 17-4t COMMISSIONER meeting of Benate the purpose annual electi By order of feb17 hall, Eleventh street, between and February 17. Business of importance requires the attendance fe17 of every friend of the movement. DANIEL McMAHON, President. WASHINGTON, D.C., FEBRUARY 16, 1874.-Our sincere and heartfelt thanks are herewith tendered to Major A. C. Richards and the geutlemen of the Metropotitan Police foree, and also to Messrs. Charles Ebel. Jacob Horner and Edward Abner for their emcient co-operation to raise & fund for the family of the late George A. L. Kneas. By order of the German Veteran Union THE COMMITTEE OF ABRANGEMENTS. fe17* CURRENT AND BACK NUMBERS of the DAILY AND WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, and all other city papers, can be ontained from J. BRAD. ADAMS, Stationer and News Dealer, under St. Cloud hotel, corner of F and Ninth streets. fe16-tr GOOD TEMPLARS.-THE REGU. LAR Quarterly Session of the Grand Lodge, I.O. G.T., orD. 0, will be held at Odeon hall, corner of Four-and-a-half street and Penn-yivania avenue northwest, on TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, 17th instant. All members of the order are cordially invited to be present at 7:30 'clock p. m. THOS. L. SALKELD, fe16-2t [Starit] G. W. Secretary. GO AND HEAR THE orphan CHILDREN SING.-The Fifty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Washington City Orphan Asylum, postponed from the 2d Instant on account of the inclemency of the weather. will be held TUESDAY EVENING, February 17. at 7:30 o'clock, at Foundry M. E. church. corner of G and Fourteenth streets. The children will sing some of their sweetest songs, and the annual report will be read. Addresses by Rev. H. A. Cleveland, Rev. A. W. Pitzer, J. N. Averitt, Dr. A. E. Wilson, Dr. Gray. All friends of the orphans are earnestly fels invited to be present. THE COMMITTEE ON EXAMINAtion of applicants for appointment on the Metropolitan Police Force will hold its regular quarterly meeting at Police Headquarters at 1 o'clock, p. m., on TUESDAY, the 17th Instant. fe14-3t T. A. LAZENBY, Secretary. WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK. Persons having money to invest can obtain at this Bank FIRST-CLASS REAL ESTATE PAPER, paying ten per cent, Interest. For sale- 40 shares Second National Bank Stock. 37 shares Metropolitan Railroad Stock. 200 shares National Union Insurance Company Stock. feb10-12t WM. F. MATTINGLY, Receiver. NATTAN'S CATHARTIC PILLS, vegetable in composition, pleasant to take, and prompt in cure of Indigestion, costiveness and all diseases growing therefrom; cleanses the system and gives tone to the body. Excellent medicine for children. Price 25 cents per box, at corner of

22. July 27, 1874 Evening Star Washington, DC
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THE WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK.In the Equity Court this morning, Judge Wylie, the case of the Washington City Savings Bank came up on the petition of the district attorney, III behalf of the Government, asking that an order be passed directing the receiver to pay the Government tax of one twentyfourth of one per cent. a mouth. The court decided that a suspended bank is not liable for such tax, and refused the petition.

23. February 2, 1875 Evening Star Washington, DC
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OFFICE OF U. 8 INSPECTOR OF GAS METERS. 403 10th street northwest, WASHINGTON, D.C. The illuminating power of the gas furnished by the Washington Gas-Light Company from November 30th, 1874, to December 24th, 1874, both days In16.49 candles. clusive averaged Ammonia in 100 cubie feet averaged 1.78 grains. Sulphur 11.54 The illuminating power of the gas from December 24th, 1874, to January 24th, 1875, both days inclusive, averaged 16.36 candles. Ammonia in 100 cubic feet averaged 3.30 grains. " 16 37 Sulphur S. CALVERT FORD, febl-1w U.S. Inspector of Gas Meters. SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE MEETINGS, Conducted by Rev. J. H. VINCENT, D. D., in the First Congregational Church, corner of 10th and G streets, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2d and 3d. Five sessions-10.30 a. m., 2.30 D. m., and 7.30 p. m. each day. Every Sunday School worker, Christian parent, and every one interested in the training of the young should attend these sessions. Free adfeb1-2t mission, and everybody welcome. IRVING CIRCULATING LIBRARY AND READING ROOMS, No. 920 F street, Washington. D.C. The patronage of the public respectfully solfcited. jan30-1m WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK.- Ali persons indebted to this Bank are hereby notified that unless the amounts due aresettled without further delay, they will be collected by process of law. without further notice. Asit is the desire of the Receiver to pay another dividend as soon as possible, he trusts that those indebted to the Bank will respond promptly and not ask further indulgence. jan27-10t WILLIAM F. MATTINGLY. Receiver. SAMUEL G. YOUNG, NOTARY PUBLIC. oct17-tf OFFICE-STAR BUILDING. ARRIAGES!-CARRI -CARRI AGES On hand a large number of first-class FAMILY CARRIAGES of every descrip tion, including larences, Land milettes, Coupes, Compelettes, Half-top Park Phætons, &c., &c. Also, two Second-hand Landans. which will be cold very che ap ROBT H. GRAHAM, Repository and Factory, 410-414 8 st. n.w. feb2-3t Repairing promptly attended to. OTICE OF WITHDRAWAL.-ELJ VH has N this day withdrawn his interest in the firm of Behrend Bros. The business will hereafter be conducted by ELON and AMNON BEHREND, und r the firm name of BEHREND BROS. ELON BEHREND. AMNON BEHREND. ELIJAH BEHREND. feb2-6t* Washington, February 1. 1875. HUME & SMALLETT'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, Sixteen volumes, full Russia binding. This edition is rare, and is much sought after by amateurs, on account of the woodent vignettes. after designs by Thurston. Price, 850. For sale by ROBERT BEALL. BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, feb2-3t 495 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. EW BOOKS N