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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
Live Feathers.

An editor tells n good story Of peregrina-
ticas down South lie was young lawyer
in attendance upon Court, aud the village
where the Court was held was thronged e
overhowing. Having, with some difficult
~, however, procured bed, he jumped in
10 il but he was out again IN almost mo- time.
"What kind of bed do you call this !"
said he to the negro who ofiicia,ed as mas
ter of the ceremonies. Feather bed mas
sa." Fea,hers---I should think II con-
tanned entire chickens"
"Can't he dat are fifty doll'r Niger, Sam,
trow de chicken i" murmured the waiter,
obviously, as he proceeded to insinuate his
hand into the coarse bagging tick. "Squash
II he hadn't tho'l" said he, rs he pulled forth
partly picked rooster. Il told do stuped
lack-behlnd dis morn when he was feathcrin
chlckn's for dinner, TO empty de feathers in
de FIRST class beds, tn pruve de kerwslity
and de blind bat obcrlook de chick'n. In ae
hurry oh business. massa," he continued in
an aaologc,ic tone, "dese here little acct
dum's caat alwis he avidcd. We hab q
dozen niggers trimmin' ehick'u, all de time,
aud 'casionally foot or a head am oder
looked in dc feathers when we put 'um svay
in de beds, hut dis'ere de fus time | eder
found a hull ehiek'nr
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
EXTRA PAY!-IMPORTANT To
VOLUNTEERS. sn9s

DY the act Of Congress of July 10th, ls4s,
ID every officer, on-commissioned officer, mu-
stefan and private engaged in the military service
of the United States in the late war with Mexico,
who has served out the term of his enlistment,
or who has been honorably discharged; and first
to the widows, second to the children, third to the
parents, and fourth to the brothers and sisters OF
those who have been killed in battle. or who died
in the service, or who having been hcnorably dis
charged, have since died, is entitled TO three
months extra pay. To facilitate the pay
ment of this extra pay, Paymasters will visit the
places at which the reg iments were organized, for
the purpose of paying the volunteers.
In every case, in order to enable the volunteer
to draw his extra pay. proof has TO be made in
accordance with the forms prescribed by the Pay
Department.
The undersigned, having procured the necessa-
ry forms and instructions from the Pay Depart
ment, are prepared to make out the papers for the
volunteers in all cases and obtain the pay for
them from the Paymaster, at the place where the
payment is made.
HEMPSTEAD & WASHBURNE,
Attornies at Law, Galena, Ill.
August 18th ls4s. 25-n
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

The receipts of foreign money at the Suf-
folk Bank in Boston, on "Wednesday, were
over one million of dollars.
The largest satinet factory in Middletcwn,
Conn.,, owned by the 'Pamecha Manufactur-
ing Company was on Saturday night last
burned to the ground.
The number Of Clergymen of all denomi-
nations, now in this country, is estimated at
over thirty thousand.
Iitany and prayer for penitents attacked
by the cholera, has peen published in En-
gland, and meets with ready sale.
A handsome amount of money has been
subscribed, at Boston to the stock of Houses
Boston and New York Electric Telegraph
Company.
Roasted coffee IL said, by its powerful va
por, completely to render harmless most veg
etable and animal effluvia; SO says the Med
ical Times.
The corner stone Of Roman Catholic
Cathedral was laid with due ceremonies, at
Cleveland on the 22d instant. The edifice
will he 10 feet by IS, and will have tower
OF 200 feet high.
The receipts Of the Georgia State rail road
for the year ending September Soth, 1S4s,
were s235,467 81, against S109,4s3 81 in
l649.
Miss Sarah Susannah Astor. a grand-niece
of the late John Jacob Astor, was married
at Rio Janeiro, IN fhe 25th Of July, to Mr..
William s. Dodson, of the Island Of Guerra
10 - yysa add " 5Eoi
Doi1Nfr.n George johnson, Of Newark, was
lcruaily beaten by two sportsmen, who knock
cd him down with their guns, for speaking
TO thesnSabout dog Of theirs, who had kill
led ONE or his sheep.
The New York Havre packet took sios
794 in coin. IL consisted Of $500 in French
gold, S49, 46l in five franc pieces, and $40,
223 Mexican dollars.
A fire in Memphis, 22ult, destroyed How
ards Cotton Shed, with seven hundred bales
of cotton, and the shed Of James Woods,
containing fifty bales. Ii was the work of
an incendiary.
Some philanihropists Of Dublin are en-
deavoring to introduce the manufacture of
charcoal from peat, as n means of employ
ment, and the retaining Of bog lands.
The number Of Migrants who are relieved
with nights lodging, supper and breakfast
nj the public expense, IN England, has risen
from the number of $50 in 1889, to al, 74S in
lS47.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

The Chicago and Galens Railroad wa,
traversed by locomotive on the cath Oct
Amherst College has Que hundred and six.
~ students.
The number OF dead letters last month
was two thousand, some containing money
and vslnables.
The frigate Constitution is now ready for
sea nj Boston. Her destination is the Mes
iterranean, and she will probably winter al
Spebria.
Jonathan ". Carpenter, representative OF
Pownal, in the Vermont Legislature, died IN
Montpelier Oct. sch.
Arrivals o. foreign vessels in Boston du-
ring October sol, coastwise $50; foreign
clearances ESQ, eoastwise sos.
Msjor r. II. Lally, Of the army, was mar
ried at Gardiner, Maine, on the 18th, TO 8
of Senator Evans.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

TIME subscriber, proprietor Of the N Z or Of
the s or, of Section 25, Town North of
Range 8 West Of the 4th principle Meridian,
hereby revokes all claims, permits and privileges
whatever, verbal or written, heretofore given
either by himself or any other person, and gives
notice that whoever shall cut any timber upon the
ground above described, or shall dig, or mine upv
on it, or in any manner trespass upon it, without
a written permission from me, so to do, given af-
ter this date, will be prosecuted with the utmost
rigor Of the law.
WOOD r. BEECH.
Beetown, Sept. 9, lS4s. 2S-ly
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III A X ID w A II f
QUEENSWARE, &c.

Dining, breakfact, tea and soup plates, common
and printed cups and saucers, tea sets, sugar
bowls, cream and water pitchers, glass and China
cup plates, moiasses and syrup can tumblers.
jars, assorted dishes, etc., etc.
This stock of superior and beautifully assorted
goods, is offered terms the most favorable
either for cash in exchange for marketable pro-
duce; and only needs to be examined to be APP
proved by the public Any of our country friends
visiting Potosi on other business than that in on
line, will please give us a call and look at our
goods, although they may not be ready to pur-
chase.
May 6, ls4s.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
POTOSI, WISCONSIN,

INVITE the attention Of purchasers to their
stock Of SPRING and SUMNER GOODS,
which is now very complete, and has been seleci-
ed with great care, expressly suit the tastes Of
customers, and embraces the most complete va
rety ever offered for sale in Potosi; and which
will be sold perhaps shade lower than goods Of
the same quality can be bought elsewhere in the
mines. Those who buy of Block & Kaltenbach
by wholesale, may depend upon buying at whole
sale prices, so that they can sell again without
meeting unfair competition from us in our retail
business, Among their stock may be found the
following articles Of
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

PECAN MAsr.--The Austin (Texas) Dem
now beginning to fall, will prove a source Of
considerable profit to western Texas, the
present season--being very abundant, and
considering the dryness of the season, of ex-
cellent growth. We understand that many
individuals west and south of thus are turn
ing their attention to the gathering of this
fruit, with view to ship to foreign markets;
and, indeed. it would not surprise us If il
should prove of greater value to the West
than the cotton crop will to the planters Of
that staple in other portions of the State"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
YOU LEAN

A GAINST sign post or hang yourself up. at
IN night, it may be, upon hook for want OF
good Bedstead to rest upon. c. SMITH. NJ hs
Cabinet Warehouse in Potosi, continues to mske
Bedsteads of all descriptions, and Of the bes'
material and workmanship, which he will sell at
reduced prices, at lower prices than ever before.
a He also makes Bureaus, Tables, Chars
~ and all kinds Of Cabinet ware. of such
" Equality and at such prices as cannot fan 70
suit purchasers; and viii also be ready at az
times. to make collins to order Whatever YOU
want in the cabinet line, call upon
c. SMITH.
Potosi, May 5, AZ. s-ty-
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
KEEP OFF.

NOTICE is hereby given that all persons are
l. Y forbidden to dig or mine or in any manner
to trespass upon any parts of the subscribers
lands in this county, as we are determined TO EN-
force the law against all who do.
THOS. ]. TAYLOR,
JOHN b. TURLEY.
February 20, AT. 50-ly.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
REST FOR THE WICKED.

ERENCH. high-post and common bedsteads
IL Of the best materials and workmanship,
manufactured and for sale cheap for ready pay.
Also, Turning, by water power, Of every descrip
ton usually turned in lathe, done promptly and
at most reasonable prices by the subscriber, a,
Warmers Mills, Grant county, Wisconsin.
ALFRED DRAKE.
April LIST, ls4s 6-4-y
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

AT Alton, Illinois, there are three flour
mills which make six hundred barrels of
-four daily. A fourth is about going into
operation At 0swego, New York, there
are fifteen mills, making eight thousand bar
rels Of -four daily.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
FASHIONABLE
S P Rim G G GODS!

" nave purchased a large supply Oh tne
w best and most fashionable
SPRING GOODS
in market, with particular reference TO the tastes
Of our numerous lady customers in their choice
of apparel
To the ladies' who have favored us with their
custom, we tender sincere thanks, and as
sure them, if they will call at the variety store
of the undersigned, they will find this side Of
Galena an elegant and complete assortment of
FANCY DRY GOODS
Of all descriptions; and also see for themselves
that they can purchase Of the Jews of Potosi on
as reasonable terms as Of the Yankees of Galena
Since it is pleasure at all times to show their
goods, and believing they can suit both as re-
CARDS price and quality. they hope not to be for
got,enby the ladies. Cali nd satisfy yourselves
We, always keepon hand
S - Groceries,
/ Hardware, Queensware,
Nails, Iron,
Glassware. Cutlery, &c.
A large assortment of Irish linens; linen da-
pers; Russia diapers; Russia and birds eve do /;
brown Hollands; linen bagging buraps, sc.
SILKS. SILKS.
Black, blue, Fancy crayats,
Striped and Silk velyets.
Figured silks, Sewing silk
Ladies cravats, And twist
Handkerchefs, Purse twist and floss
Bonnet ribbons Fringe,
SILK serge, Gloves.
Gents black and Half-handers.
WO0LENS.
Broadcloihs, Kentucky jeans,
Crsimeres, Hardtimes,
Sattinets, Flannels, red, white,
Mixed tweeds, And plaid.
Rob Roy kerseys, Wooden vestings,
Individuals wishing goods for their families,
millmers and pedlars, are al requested to call
and examine our stock belare Purchasing as we
link we can convince yoa that al we have said
can be fully realized They likewise offer for
sale choice lot of
Rra0n tllabc Clothing,
purchased this fall as cheap for cash as any
house inthe mining country.
We invite one and all to call and examine for
yourselves, opposite the New Saloon, on Main
street, POiosi, al
HAINES HoLLUB'S.
May 6. lS4S. 40.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

wEJsfu THE subscribers having made ar
kk rangcmcnts with a Stationery Hssab-
cAxsA@H hshmen, east, for a supply of Rooks
and SsasieSsrs, Sc. would say 10 any person
wanting. that Il would be well 10 hand IN a rncu,-
orandum as soon as possible 10 insure the article
wanted. Giye Us call.
ARMSTRONG s. co.
Pososi. October 2. a.
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KEEP Off KEEP OFFS!
LUMBE IL /.

"M BULL, at his mill on Big Platte river
w 3 mi les south Of the Military road an
Heathsot's farms, viii furnish every description
Of oak and linn lumber, at $40 per Nj, on the
shortest notice.
October 9. Sl-ly
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
Fat Horses,

Fat Horses,
CLEAN Carriages, strong Harnesses, easy
~ Saddles and good Stabiing, will be furnish
ed on short notice, by the subscriber, at his Liv-
cry Stable in Beetown. My old friends and the
riding public in general, VIII do well TO cali upon
ELI MYERS.
Beeiown, April 9th, IsIs. 6-5y.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
DRUGS AND
MI ED ICINES
Potosi, Wisconsin.

lust received from the east fresh supply
- Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Glass, Var.
nishes and Dye-stufis, which will be sold at the
lowest prices. The principal articles are as fol.
lows:
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
G II 0 C e RE S /:

IS bags prime Rio coffee, 80 bbls N. o. sugar,
bbls, St Louis refined loaf sugar,
IL barrels ST. Louis sugarhouse molasses,
Il 6 do plantation do, do Boston golden syrup,
L 50 sJdo Cincinnati rectifed whiskey,
| so sacks e. A. salt, 100 bushels dried apples,
so bbls, Dubuque -four, 200 boxes Bait. oysters
80 boxes say5pes, so do St. Louis soap,
so bbls. new maskerel, 81 do green apples,
50& pohndsl dried currents,
10 bs0es lamh raisins,
|. Iasdb Eadabd Missouri chewing tobacco,
400 dezepssin sspgIdc, 10 Spanish do,
800 pppsdfcb ltsi1 pepper, 100 do alspice,
10 mats cinnamon, 25 pounds of cloves,
20 pounds nutmegs, "a doz playing cards..
barrels Scotch herring, 2 cases Goldfish,
10 barrels cider vinegar, dozen patent buckets,
nests wash tubs, 10 dozen mustard,
half chests best Young Hyson tea,
2 do do Gunpowder tea,
so kegs 3, A, 6, 8, 10, IL, l6 and god nails,
25 boxes regalia cigars, 8 Nj melee do
boxes pepper sauce, 500 pounds chocolate,
100 pounds Bakers chocolate, 80 do cocoa,
10 dozen super Tor corn brooms,
200 pounds soft shelled almonds,
20 gross ST. Louis matches, IL do sweet oil,
dozen peppermint, 3 do best port wine,
10 dozen blue and black ink,
20 reams letter. cap and wrapping paper,
10 kegs Dupont's powder, 200 ps's safety fuse,
900 stone, clay and white pipes,
dozen bed cords, 100 do shaving soap,
so boxes Western Reserve cheese,
999 gallons stone ware, 500 pounds white lead,
10 boxes steam rectifed candy,
so dozen China fire-crackers,
rs bushels sweet potatoes,
40 pounds Spanish float indigo,
SO do alum, so do madden, so do coperas,
do gum camphor, snuff, red pepper.
SO do ground and race ginger; lemon syrup,
10 boxes sperm and star candles, sc.
HARDW ARE.
dozen chopping axes, so NJ percussion caps, 5
dozen curry combs, 8 do pocket cutlery, superior
table do, table and teaspoons, shears and razors
till, cupboard and padlocks, shutters, faucets,
spectacles, gun wipers, files, sea-grass fsh-lines
screws &c
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
Calicoes at 3 cents a var !

you
Calicoes at 3 cents a yard.
A ND in the same proportion, Hats and bonnets'
~ fresh prints garments! He has added TO his
stock Of Broad cloths; cassnneres; plain sattlnets;
blue sattnets; black sat nets; diamond do;
ribbed do; Sleeps grey; Kentucky jeans; vest
ings; nsey; rcd flannel; white, twied and PLAIN
do; cotton do; French prints; Merrimac do;
French do; English do; ginghams; sheetings are
half cents per yard,
WINTER CLOTHING
Which is made and ready for use, such as
Fashionable dress coats; frock coats; over coats;
pants; merino drawers; vests; hats and caps;
shirts, plain and fancy; hickory do; wrappers;
BOOTS AND SHOES.
NV stock Of boots and shoes is Of the very best
quality, and Of all kinds and sizes. Hats
and caps, always on hand,
Goods for the Ladies.
This department consists Of variety too exten-
siye to be published in newspaper, and conse-
quenily he will only mention few, and would
respectfully invite the ladies TO call and examine
for themselves. They will find
BIack-watered, striped, plain and figured Alpacas,
Winfsr bonnets, Chores, mittens,
yMerino sha,cls, Combs, all kinds,
Embroidered do, Tooth brushes,
Knit and blanket do, Bishop lawn;
Silk and linen hdJs, Jackonet,
CATERS, halt do, Book muslin,
Slippers, all kinds, Lace, ginghams,
.Merinos, B0mbd=lneS,
Nous. de Iaines, .drtifci0is,
Irish linen, Gimp,
Damask table covers, Ribbons,
Sheeting and shirting, Fringe,
Bed ticking, Edgings
Drillings Heiis,
and in fact large show case full of useful arti-
cles which cannot be named
Garomare an0 Groreries.
Crockery and Glassware of great variety; j.
rendered to the public. Sugar; coffee; tea; sale
ratus; tobacco; molasses with every other ar
tice in this branch, together with fruit-such as
dried apples, &C., will be presented to the peo-
Pile. In short the undersigned intends "to do
good" in dealing out with liberal hand, such
merchandise both in the dry goods and provis-
ion line, as the wants Of the community may de-
mand.
JOHN M. OTIS.
Lancaster, November IL, 1896
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THE
WIS G ONSIN He r A L D.
Published srsry Saturday Morning,
BY J les NJ. G. 90 n III U T.
TERMS or THE HERALD.

TERMS OF THE HERALD.
DER annum-D paid ia Advance, 80 90
Il ltnot paid till the end of the year, 3 90
No paper discontinued until oil arrearages
are paid. unless at the option Of the pub
Usher
RATES OF ApvERrIsiHG.
One column per annum, $40 90
Three-foarths do, 10 90
One-half do, 10 90
Onc-fourth do, 90
Business Cards, 6 lines and under 3 90
One square per annum & IL lines OF ander
make a square,) . 90
EFs Legal advertisements at the rates
prescribed by law. The fees to be paid in
advance.
Advertisements Of one square or less, first
Insertion, l 90
For every additional Insertion, so
Nfs Advertisements Except yearly mus, be
paid for before they can be inserted.
All letters must be post paid or they ciu not
Be atseadsi 10.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
PEOPLE HAD BETTER BELIEVE
THAT
JOHN M. OTIS

Has a good supply Of such GOODS as they
scant, cheaper Than erer heard gf What m'nk
a,naf 0f
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Ladies' kid. buskin and calf shoes; do calf ties
and infants shoes; gents calf and goat skin
shoes; gents calf and CATER boots; youths boots
and shoes Also
Tinwarc, Medicines,
Groceries, Paints,
Drugs, Oils, &c.
The above articles have been selected with
care and cannot fail to give satisfaction in either
quality or price, as | am determined not to be
andersold by any house in Grant county. Please
call and satisfy yourselves.
BOOkS.-The undersigned having had con-
siderable experience in the book and stationery
business in New York, trusts that his assortment
Of school Books and miscellaneous works, in
regard to usefulness and interesting matter, can
no, be surpassed in Gran, county.
q. LAWSON.
Beetown, November IL, $50
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Goods for the Ladies.

This department consists of variety too exten-
sive to be published in newspaper, and conse-
quently he will only mention few, and would
respectfully invite the ladies TO call and examine
for themselves. They will find
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
FRESH SUPPLY
OF SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS.
BLOCK & KALTENBACH
g. RETAIL
DEALERS In

Groceries, Hardware, Queensware,
Provisions, CrOckery, Produce,
Iron, Nails, &C., &C.,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

My stock Of boots and shoes is Of the very bes
quality, and Of all kinds and sizes. Hats
and caps, always on hand.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
FAMILY MEDICINES.

Ant-bilious, caihartic, vegetable, and ague pills
Coxe's hive syrup, Stoughton's bitters, Burgundy
pitch. Lniment--volatile, nerve and bone, poor
mans and anodyne Am, I homPson's eye waief'
opodeldoc, paragoric. castor OIL without taste o.
smell, rheumatic drops, together with every al
,;cIe in the Drug line for sale cheap for cash.
ARMSTRONG & co.
Oc,ober 9. AT. Billy.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25

Ready Made Fashionable
g u . e 4 4 ST Ga
Gents dress and frock coats; gents tweed and
pilot overcoats, gents cashmere, doeskin and
plaid pants; gents sattinet, jeans and tweed do;
black satin vests, fancy silk do; with variety Of
boys clothing
School Books and Stationery
enough for tro men and boy.
chains; brass kettles; axes; hammers and hatch
cts; hand-saws; carpenters squares; shoyels and
spades; sleigh bells; augers; files, ETC., etc.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-11-25
WINTER CLOTHING

Which is made and ready for use, such as
Fashionable dress coats; frock coats; over coats;
pants; merino drawers; vests; hats and caps;
shirts, plain and fancy; hickory do; wrappers;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-06
Prom Texas.

From the N. o. Picayune, Dec "a.
The steamship Palmetto arrived yesterday from
Galveston. We are indebted b Capt. Smith for
tie of papers from that city. The following letter
from the editor OF the Gdzate 10 his paper, Is the
only thing in them we fad to traDscribe;
AUSTIN, Monday msrnng Dec IS leb
Over y members Of the House Of Representatives are
ia attendance here already, and that BODY VIII organize
today Gen Lamar and Mr.. Henderson Of harris Co.
are tie only candidates for Speaker yet spoken o. and but
ue interest Ia manifested In the election. Bnt eleven
members not Quorun) Of the Senate have arrived Dn'
cnDueh 10 business will probably be In 20 day
Gen Wood arrived TO iay Col Greer had previously ar
rived Henderson and Lieut.. Gov Horton are here
Ges wo,d Is believed 20 be the Governor elect but some
doubt sppol hang the matter account o in
formal and backward returns have not been able 10 Oh
tain an q the votes thus far properly
returned. Among the members Of The legislature are
many farmers and they appear for the most part to be
steady practical men, o. respectable order OF talent
Gen Houston Is tie only person spoken Of for The u
8 Senate and will doubtless be elected By M almost
unanimous vote.
As far a. have conversed with members elect there
sppea,s strong disposition 20 return to he ballot
Of voting and TO approach nearly as possible
10 uniform al tIOreg Of taxation The present
license law appears 10 be generally unpopular. There
ms, also, 20 be desire to provide come adequate CON-
pensaton for jury duty.
Through the kindness Of Mr.. Shaw, the Controller
have been able procure Information Of interest
touching the monetary affairs OF the state
The amount Of available means In the Treasury, on
the sst OF October last, tbe end Of the fiscal year, was
s5i,23s.
The amount OF taxable property the state. according
20 the assessors for st0, Sf374T5, upon
which the amount 10 Sl02.t7s. including poll tax The
amount Of taxable property returned thus far for sf Is
$685. S55-not including Harrison, Jefferson Red River
Shelby, Tyler, Washington, and San Pafico Counties
from which have yet been received The taxes
due the returns thus far made, amount TO SlO'o5O
and the whole amount will be about SllS 900.
There In the Treasury. due the school find, for
the year 1876. the sum Of s5ssj.
The whole expenses OF the state from the organization
Of the present the 3lst October last
Sli?.033 9s.
The amour. Of received since the organization Of
the state due The late Government Of Texas
including the In the Treasury at The time Of the
change, Is fll5,933 10.
fhe whole estimated oebi Of the late Republic Of Texas
as by the Government and estimated
by the Controller Is eleven millions and 1fty thousand
doarsthe probable equivalent value Of which is esiima
TED NJ IS 52s 1875.