BANK DEFALCATION.
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=. For some days past, there have been rumors
of defalcalion in one Of our banks. Such be-
ing the case, persons are naturally led 10 en-
quire what bank and who the person or per-
sons suspected In order that this report may
be properly located and that the innocent may
be free from Implication. we state. upon au-
thority, that the ,defalcation exists in the Me
chanics' Bank Of Baltimore. A careful exami-
nation and overhauling of the books Of Mr.. r.
]. Turner, one Of the clerks, indicate false en-
tries and forced balances, to considerable a.
mount. but how much Is not yet ascertained.
as the books have not YET been fully examined.
Some days ago, Mr.. Turner was desired TO
present his balance sheet to the examing CON-
miitee for orinspection. In this he hesitated, and
suspicion naturally pointed towards him. He
subsequently vacated his position as clerk in
the bank, left the city and has not been head
of.slnce. The matter is still under investiga-
ton, and when fully ascertained will be made
known TO the world We have said this much
in justice to the officers Of the bank and for the
purpose ofipreventing misapprehensons to-
wards the innocent Mr.. Turner was young
gentleman well known. and up to the hour Of
these unfortunate Developments, beyond even
the breath Of suspicion. A reward Of $1,000
has been offered for the apprehension OF Tur-
ner