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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22
The QUESTION OF TAXES AND YoT1NG.

THE QUESTION OF TAXES AND VoT1NG.-
| We would call attention to the opinion Ct Judge
Thomas, published in another column of to.
days Gazette, upon the question Of, what
taxes are to be paid to entitle citizen to vote
1t will be perceived that the Judge decides, in
complianceW ilh the law, that payment of STATE
taxes for the year 1865, slone is requisite :
The State capitaton tax is only twenty cents.
The menace uttered few days ago, that the
Radical majority in Congress would send some
one to follow up Generals Steedman and Full
lerton in theirinvestig atioLs Of the conduct Of
the Freedmen's Bureau has been realized
Tue House has passed joint resolution to APP
point committee, to be composed of two
Senators and three members of the House. to
be accompanied by a senosrapher and Ser
geant-at arms, and travel throughout the
Southern States to Investigate the Freedmen S
Bureau affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

Bgy" Henning, in Washington, near tn
Alexandria depot, has some very pretty an
good suits for gentlemen, which he is selling a
sixteen dollars. my Cpl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

The weather has turned qnite cool again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

100 WALL PAPERS. lYU
SOUTH KING ST, i SOUTH KING ST,
WINDOW SHADES,
PAPER CURTAINS,
PICTURE FRAMES,
SHADE FIXTURES,
PICTURE CORDS TASSELS,
FIRE BOARD PRINTS,
BORDERS, &c.
The subscriber begs loaveto inform his friends
and the public generally that he has on hand,
and will be constantly receiving, choice selec-
tons Of the above named goods, which will be
sold at reduced prices for cash.
All orders for Paper Hanging, Window
Shades, putting down carpets, Sc, will be
promptly attended to by experienced workmcn,
and at moderate charges.
A. NJ TUBMAN,
nv 2l-tf 100, south side King street.
BIOR SALE OR RENT-A THREE STORY
Il FRAME DWELLING AND STORE on
Cameron street, between Patrick and Henry.
The house is as good as new, with all the modern
improvements, Gas, Water &c, and contains
II rooms The stand fora Grocery isone OF the
best in the city. Lot 80 feet front by 1l5 deep,
possession given immediately. For terms NC,
amply TO A. Nj. TUBMAN,
my2l-3ta $50 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

CALF AT AUCTION.-Wc will sell at pub
y lie auction on Wednesday, 23d instant, al
our warehouse foot Of Prince ST.: a lot OF N.
ONANDAGA SALT, to close il consignment
Terms cash. Sale at II q. m.
my 2l-ts HOOE & WEDDERBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

A TTENTI0N HYDRAULION FIRE co.
n A called meeting Of the Company will De
held at the Engine House, on Mond ay evening
next, the Dist inst. Punctual attendance is re-
oucsted as business Of Importance will be trans
acted. By order Of the President;
H. J. NEVETT,
nv lS-3t Assistant Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET.-Sales of
lA,03o head of beef cattle ALatket dull and I'M
changed at l3a1S! cts. per pound. Sheep dull;
CC1J head sold at Cl7 CTS. per pound. Hogs
Gull sales of :, 500 at Sl3aSl4l per 100 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22
HGOME AND SEE

"GtOME AND SEE"
Received this day,
200 dozen Fresh Eggs.
200 lbs Fresh Butter.
Peach Blow Potatoes.
George 81 Jenkins Sugar cured Hams.
George & Jenkins Sugar-curcd Smoked Beef
j. GRIGG,
nv 21-1w 1G9 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

Culver SAND.
10 bbls. very fnc-rcceivcd and for sale bX
HENRY COOK,
NV TT SO and 224 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

F..SH MARKET.-SMpply to day limited
5had selling at from $l.t 10 SIG yer hundred
icrritlg from 81 TO 50 per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

~ - [IIEoMAs SMITH will be supported for
'2e ONCE of Magistrate in the "a district, to MI
: vacancy at the election on Thursday. m22-te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22
FORT CT ALEXANDRIA-MAY %.

Il 4 RIM z L IST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

CUGAR CURED HAMS, NEW BREAST
y PIECES, SIDES AND SHOULDERS,
received today and for sale at corner Cameron
and Royal streets, by j. {. MlLBUkN.
aD17-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

ySTANTED, all persons declining housekeep-
w ing to know that am paying the highest
cash price for HO USEIIO LID AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE. Apply at No. So King street,
one door from Fairfax street. my I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

GALE OF DRY GOODS.-The subscriber
y will commence to sell his stock of DRY
GOODS at Auction on I'll thursday. the 24th
Of May. j. f. JOHNSON,
nv lift Ill, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22
AUCTION SALES.
DUBLIC SALE OF

i VALUABLE. EAL&ESIAYE.
Under auth oritv of a decree Of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax County,, Va, rendered at the
June term, 1860, in the suit OF Carter VS.. Look
and others, the undersigned, Commissioners
therein named, viii, on Monday, the 4th day o.
: Ute, 1866, at y O'clock NJ, Chat being court
DAY at the front door of the Court House OF
sald county Of Fairfax, offer at public auction,
that portion OF the valuable tract of land called
TX bD = bn IL, -, containing by recent survey
$50 ACKES. This land lies partlyin the coun-
ty Of Fairfax and partly inthe county of Prince
William. The portions, situated in the respec-
tive counties will be sold separately. The ppo-
Jevted independent line. of the Manassas Gap
Railroad, passes by, or through the tract, and s
is near contemplated depot. The land is con-
sjdered the very best and most productive IN
that region of country, and is of the red claS
soil thcre held in such high estimation, and ic
we'll adapted to the production OF all kinds OK
grail, and grasses There is an, abundance OF
wood on the land, and it is proverbially healthy
The buildings are comfortable.
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent OF the
purchase money, to be paid in cash, on the day O.:
sale, as deposit to be forfeited on thefailuro OF
the purchaser to complete his purchase; there's
iduc Of the purchase money to be paid in three
equal instalments of six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale, to be secured BY
the bonds of the purchaser, and the title to be
retained until the purchase money is fully paid;
the land to be rc-sold at the risk Of the purcha-
SER upon his default, ct any time, to pay the
cash deposit or the deferred instruments. Cor
yeyan cling and stamps ut cost of purchaser.
FRANCIS T.. SMITH,
MATTHEW HARRISON,
m 71-eots Commit rs of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-22

NILS.-Coal OIL Raw and Boiled Linseed
" Oil, Sperm OH, Lard Oil, Whalo Oil, Ma
chine Oil very tnc) Tanners OIL Neatstoot Oh
Aichoho, Turpentine and Benzine, just received
and for sale by LA 29-tfI JANNEI & co.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

tards the progress and development Of any
place It is to be hoped that they viii
/ be convinced by these facts that they
/ receive much more for the services perform
ell than Is paii in any other city in the
State for ike services, and it is also TO be
hoped that they viii feel equally as willing
to perform public duties, and as cheaply
when called so TO do by the voice OF the
people as are the residents Of other cities
in the State, many Of whom, Of double the
population OF our own city, pay no salary
TO their mayor or members Of the common
council
The men comprising our city council are
ali our personal friends. one-haf Of them
our political friends, hence they can charge
Us truthiully with no other motive in max
ing the above statements than Z desire 10
promote the best interests Of our communi-
~. We shall always endeavor TO advocate
the true interests Of our people and to Sc
cure the public good in all matters that
come within our province.
This subject cannot nor should not be
made party question At our approaching
election, a. our aldermen and city 0fn-
GERS have been equally divided politically
for some three or four years past II Is a
subject to be considered by our citizens in
general. as all are directly interested. II
Lansing cannot have the affairs Of govern
ment administered as cheaply as our reigh-
boring cities, the reasons should be known.
At time wnen our taxes are necessarily
high, no seeming unnecessary Burdens
should be put upon the shoulders 81 the tax
payers.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

In the above table, the salary of the al
dermen for one year in the cities of Lansing
and Saginaw, is based upon the suppOsition
that the council of each city hold one meet
ing each week in the year. II was neces-
sary to make the figures upon some este
mate rs to the number of meetings held as
the members of the common council in the
two cities named are paid at the rate OF -
each for each meeting of the council The
/ language of the returns to us from the CITY
of Saginaw is that the aldermen are paid
{" 8 per day when actually employed.
/ Whether this means for each meeting OF the
council or for daytime services we are not
informed, but in our own city the council
men draw 3 each for each meeting of the
council. In Lansing also. the salary Of
Mayor IS estimated upon the basis of 50
meetings of the council per year, as that
officer receives 4 salary of 500 per year.
and is also paid s. for each meeting of the
council.
The above tables exhibit some interesting
facts. They show that Grand Rapids is
I euS cCSthA- -NtAtAttA tue THRU anu JACKSON
the fourth city in point Of popGlation in the
State. That the expense of the common
council for salaries to Mayor and alder
men, in the cities of Battle Creek. Cold
water, Jackson, Marshall and Monroe. Is
nothing. That the salaries Of the Mavor
and common council of the city OF Lansing
collectively are more than those paid the
same officers in any other two of the most
expensive cities in the State. outside Of De-
trolt. That the cities OF Lansing. Saginaw.
and Adrian, pay the highest prices Tor their
municipal legislation OF any cities in the
state and in the order named.
+ The above tables Indicate clearly Tho
spirit Of economy exercised by those hay-
ing the custody Of the affairs Of the various
places Of Importance in this State. We fel,
impelled by a sense Of duty to our own citi-
zens to gather together the facts above Civ
en-, which may be relied on as correct. a.
they are obtained from the clerk or record
er OF each OF the cities and villages com
prised in the tables. These figures must
convince every mind that our CITY council
do not practice that rigid economy which
would seem to be demanded to secure the
prosperity and rapid growth OF so Young
city as ours Excessive taxation re-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

NEW BOOKS.-Mr- J. C. Armstrong is re-
ceiving at his bookstore, direct from the
best publishing houses in the country, the
most popular and readable books Of the day.
He keeps the best assortment of books to
be found in the city. The circulating libra
~ recently started 10y him Is becoming very
popular with the people. Constant additions
are made to it, rs Mr. Armstrong
has arrangements to procure the latest and
best publications as soon as issued from the
press He evinces a spirit of enterprise
which always ensures success in any bust
ness undertaking. Call on him when you
want to buy book, or procure one TO read.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

COMMON COUNCL.-TwO bids were re-
ceived for the construction Of the bridge
over Cedar river, one from Abner Brown,
Tor =, 800, and one from : Tooker, for 3. =
200 The contract was awarded to :
Tooker
y sewer has been ordered by the council.
on Washtenaw Street. commencing at a
point 40 feet west Of Washington Avenue,
and running thence east TO the river One
third OF tie cost OF the sewer is to be paid
by Gen. Baker and two-thirds by the sec
ond and third wards. The amount to be
paid by the wards is not to exceed 81, 500.
The Board of Health has been reorgan-
lied, and now consists OF the following
members: Isl ward J. l. Mead: 2d ward. :.
5. Coryell; 81 ward, c. W Butler; 4th ward
c. Tracy. DR.. J. B. Hull was appointed
member at large and health physician.
Resolutions were introduced into the
council week ago Monday evening. re
Questing our members in Congress 10 vote
in favor Of extending the time on the land
grant to the a, L. * T. B. railroad. The
resolutions were referred 10 a select com
mlttee Of three, who reported a substitute
for the original series Of resolutions on Non
day evening last, but which were of similar
import and the subject was made the order
for special meeting Of the council on Fri
day evening next.
VIM H. Chapman, Esq, petitioncd to
move building on block III, being within
the fire limits. The petition was referred to
the committee Oh fire department.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

DEATH OF GEO. E. TREADwELL-W are
panied to announce the death by his own
hand, of Geo. E. Treadwell. OF this citv.
for eleven years past, Il clerk in the state
Land Office. He left Lansing on Wednes-
day last, paying a man Is it appears.
twenty dollars to take him to Jackson. after
having for some days, shown a very unset
tied state OF mind. He left Jackson early
Thursday morning, telling his friends he
was going to Chicago, and on Saturday
morning was found dead at Toledo. having
bled to death from Il cut in his arm. His
age was "a years.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

each meeting Of council; Assessor $500
per year; Council Messenger Is cents per
night
CITY or MARSHALL.
Naror nothing; Recorder $500 per year
Treasures taO per ceat. on taxes collected
Aldermen no compensation, eight 10 mum
Der; Marshal $500 per year: Attorney
500 per year; Surveyor pad by the day
Street Inspectors no compensation; Super
visOrs $3.50 per year: Fire Warlens and
Pound Master each $50 per year
CRY OF MONROE.
Mayor nothing; Clerk $500 per year
Treasurer SO per year; Aldermen no sal
airy; Marshal 50 per year; Solicitor $50
per year.
CITY OF OWOs>O.
Mayor 81 per year; Clerk 500 per year
Trearurer two per cent. iOr collecting taxes
Aldermen 81 per year, eight in number;
Marshal 81 per day for all labor done; At
torney regular fees for services rendered ;
no Surveyor or Street Inspectors
CITY OF PONTIAC.
Mayor s. per annum; Clerk so per an
mum; Treasurer $50 per annum: Aldermen
s. per annum, four ia number; Marshal
81 80 per day when actually employed !;
Attorney $50 per annum four Fire Warlens
at s. each per annum.
CITY OF SAGINAW.
Mayor 81 per year; Recorder $500 per
year; Treasurer two per cent on taxes col
lected; Aldermen g per day when ac-
tually employed, six in number; Marshal
so per year, and same fees as COnstables /;
Attorney 500 per year; Street Commits
siOners 81 per day while actually employed.
VILLAGE OF ST. JOHNS
President nothing; Clerk $50 per year ;
Trustees nothing, six in number; Marshal
$50 per annum; Attorney and Surveyor
according 10 services rendered. Street In
spectOrs = per day for services rendered.
RECAPITULATIOS.
The following table Will show the salaries
paid the officers in the various cities in the
state, as far rs We have received returns.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

TuE ACADEMY EXHIBITION. The exhibit
ton at Capital Hall, on Friday evening last.
by the students of the Lansing Academy,
was well attended, and the exercises were
Of highly interesting character Many of
the literary productions of both the ladies
and gentlemen evinced 4 good degree of
talent, and were well received by the au-
dience. The music was good, and was
credtable to the institution. The net pro-
ceeds of the exhibition were between 40 and
80 dollars, which Will be appropriated to-
ward the purchase of chemical apparatus
for the use OF the school Prof Odds is
building up fine institution of learning
and Is entitled TO and should receive the
hearty cooperation OF our people The
next term Al the Academy will commence
on Monday next, with the addition of Miss
Rose to the corps Of teachers, who is said
to be young lady ofsuperior ability.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

SURPRISE At THE Reform ScHoOL.-The
boys AT the Reform School were very agree
ably surprised last Saturday afternoon by a
personal visit from their friend Hon. James
l. Mead who gave them as a tangible evi-
dence OF his friendship a large bag full Of
his choicest apples. Such evidence carries
conviction, and the boys were not slow in
expressing their appreciation OrMr. Ms call,
and his fruit They gave him three hearty
cheers, and a very urgent invitation to
come AGAIN soon, and if convenient to bring
similar evidence OF continued regard
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

MAMMOTH SroEE.-Ere another wear rolls
around Lansing can boast of Mammoth dry
S S store. Messrs. II. Ingersoll and J
, ,'oOSon propose to erect a store this season
~ 100 iee', on Washington Avenue. and
-'e' INTO a copartnership for the sale Of
-. =! soous- This will be one Of the largest
es'Aonshments in the State. aud as these
ssu'euien are two Of our most successful
S1 e''nants' their establishment will m
.1''e1iy be very popular and successful
- Inc day Is not far distant when Lam
so,s wiz oe known as the great central
commercial emporium of the State Tho
and ' - VI railroads soon to center here.
sss,,- "l'ch are going rapidly forward is
''neo 70 bring this desirable thing about
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

AGRICULTURAL Meeting. We trust our
citizens Will remember the meeting of the
gan Agricultural Society tomorrow Thurs
day. morning at 10 o'clock, and also the adj
dress Of Hon. Sanford Howard in the eve
ming. The Executive Committee will meet
at the council room, and the address of Mr.
Howard in the evening will be delivered at
the CONGREGATIONAL Church.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

LANSING AND OwOssO RAILROAD. The
railroad from this city to OwOsso is in as
good condition, and makes as good time,
as any other cross road in the State The
conductor, Mr. Norris, il a gentleman
every way qualified for the position, and is
very popular with the travelling public. We
hope TO see two trains a day put on this
road upon the completion of the Lansing
and Jackson Railroad 10 this city.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

SKATING.-One Of the most healthy sports
Of the present age IS skating But too much care
cannot b. u.ed after skating an the evenlng-Ssttn
the blood heated ani tho pores all open that vou 10
not get cold and lay the fouudation OF throat ard
iung complaints. Goes Cough Ralsa1n vii De found
excellent in al such eases We ssv. keen il il the
house ready FOR immediate use.
Goes Dyspepsia Cur j. also ono ~ Oh. best rsris
IN the world for dyspepsia Inlgesiso sex Fl q iehe
sour stomach. ana al diseases = the st,r-,cb m
bowels 49,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

TrBs AND PALS At WHOLESALE TheO.
Hunter. Of this city, receives pals and tubs
direct from the manufacturers by the car
load. and can sell them in small lots cheaper
than they can be obtained by parties order
ine from the manufacturers a few dozen at
a time. Dealers would do well 10 call on
him before ordering from abroad
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

TAXABLE PROPERTY HOLDERS ONLY cas-
rorE.-Under the law allowing the several
cities and townships along the line Of the
proposed Grand Trunk Extension to vote a
tax in all ofthe road, only taxable proper
ty holding electors are entitled to vote.
Hence at the election on Monday next the
ballots OF such voters only can be received.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

RErURNED.-Charley Lewis, whose inter
esiipg communications from the far west
our readers have highly appreciated, has re-
turned 70 this city, having LETT the service
Of Uncle sam. He will please accept our
thanks for the letters with which he favor
Ell Us
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

HARDWARE AND CROCgERY AT Cost
Messrs J. Robson Co., At Lower Town,
are Offering their stock OF Hardware and
CrOckery al cost, and have marked down
their other goods to correspond with the re-
cent decline in Eastern markets. Those de-
string 10 secure bargains will 10 well to call
on them soon. See their advertisement in
another column.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

REAL ESTATE SALES. We learn that Capt.
A. Cotirell and Messrs. Holmes x Thayer
have bought for -, 500, the A feet on
Washington Avenue, running back sc feet,
lying between the banking office of D. L.
Case x Go. and the building more famll-
iarly known asst the Dodge and Beebee block.
Mr. }. II. Clements has bought OF Samuel
horey, his house and two lots on the corner
Of Maple and Chestnut streets. near the
Female College, for 81. 600.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY 70
0eu' ride over the Great Western Railway.
To" Windsor, opposite Detroit. to Sus-
pension Bridge, confirmed us in our hither-
- n'sn opinion Of this great thorouShfare.
Tue road Is in excellent condition. and the
passenger trains are under the care Of Is
careful oOASins and gentlemanly conduc-
,o's as we ever met on any other railroad
0y THIS route to the east the traveller passes
V'e' suspension bridge. and gets a good
''eN Of Niagara Falls. making connec ton
:. Tie bridge with the New York Central
'~urOad- 1t is the shortest and most ex-
Peuiuous route to the east. J. T. Whit
. .o.o, Esq, Is the agent for the sale of
tickets in this city.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

EDITORIAL COSvENTIOS.-lhc press Ofthe
State are very generally in favor OF the pro-
posed editorial convention. The st. Clair
RppjhcaQ hvor5 Lansing as the most
suitable point of meeting We assure our
brethren Of the press that the citizens Of
Lansing will give them "A warm and cordial
welcome should they fix upon this city as
the place at which to hold the proposed
meeting
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

American ORGANS FOR The PARL0E.-
ne American Organ Manufactured ~ Mess-s. :. r.
< d Smith, Boston. from their own intrinsic &
ce-ienesi and without the aid q celebrated names
ana nigh sounding advert ents have steadily al
FAnee' II the public estimation, Until thev are A.
Nno"edssd to De unsurpassed, and are unrivarsi hv
any siin ar Instruments Their convenient size AID
eisgA1' finish render them ornaments r9r the r,-s-
@ol 'eir exquisits Perfection Of tone rarii.ty and
e1se q action, will commend them 70 all lovers Of,
music BULLOCK sEATOS,
STATE Agents. jackson. Mich.
send for circular snd price list 80
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-03-14

REPUBLICAN CAUCUs.-The Republican
electors q the township Of Lansing are requssed 10
meet at the Common Council Room, in the city o.
Lansing. on SATURDAY, March 2lth. 1896. It one
O'Clock P ", FOR the purpose Of nominating own.
ship officers for the ensuing year and the transaction
Of such other business a. may come before the meet.
ting. BY ORDFR OF TIE coN
lansing. March 18th, 1S66. sssxa