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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

ALEXANDRIA CANAL, &c.-In the House Of
Representatives, yesterday, Mr.. Ingersoll, from
the Committee for the District of Columbia,
reported bill recognizing the lease recently
made of the Alexandra canal and aqueduct,
and authorizing the operation Of railroad be-
tween Georgetown and Alexandria on the
line of the aqueduct and canal. The morning
hour having expired, the bill went over until
the morning hour on Tuesday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

EXCURSION TO GLYMoNT-The Catholic
Beneficial Association will make grand plea
sure excursion to Glymont, on Thursday, the
18th inst, on board the splendid new steamer
City of Alexandria. See advertisement in
another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

CASE OF JUDGE THOMAS. In the u. s.
Circuit Court, in Richmond, on Wednesday,
Judge Henry w. Thomas, indicted for viola
ton of the 'civil rights bill, appeared in
court, and renewed his recognizance. Why is
not this case dismissed, as it should be?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
BY Green e. Wise,
Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents.
IALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.

GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.
/. BRICK HOUSE and LOT, No. 1913, on
south side Of Prince street, between Patrick
and Henry streets, subject to o ground rent OF
$50. The house has 10 rooms, water and gas,
bath room, good cellars, &c.
The above,named property will be sold st
public auction on SATURDAY, June l3th at
II q o'clock m, in front of the Mayors Office, I'M
less sooner disposed of at private sale.
TERMS-One, half cash the residue in and
y months with interest and deed of trust on
the property At the sane timo' and PlS@c%s
the southeast corner of Queen and Pitt streets,
Is feet inches front by 81 feet 7inchcs deep, to
" 3. FLAME HOUSE and LOT, on Duke st.,
between Royal and Fairfax streets, fronts on
south side of Duke street 70 feet by 70 feet IN.
deep to feet alley.
4. FRAME HOUSE and LOT, on Henry ST.,
between Princess and Queen streets, fronts on
Henry street IS #. by is #. II in. deep.
TERMS-One-h&lf cash; the residue in
and months, with interest, and deed OF trust
on the property. Stamps and conveyanclng at
the cos. of the purchaser. le 3-IUC
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

MASONIC OFFICERS The following named
gentlemen were elected last night officers of
Alexandra Washington Lodge No. %:
George E. French, ". NJ; Fl. Smith, S. W;
George r. Shinn, J. W; John A. Field, Trea'
surer; James S. Douglas, Secretary; Charles
f. Tennesson, S. D; w. Keith Armisted, j.
D; James Fossett, Tyler. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
TELEGRAPH NEW S.
Special Dispatches to the Gazette
FOreIgn News.

LONDON, June 13th.-Prussia is about to
enlarge tho Notifications Of Cologne.
The North German Confederation proposes
an international treaty by which private prop
erty shall be secure from seizure at sea, during
war.
The Austrian Reitchsrath has voted to sell
the public domain of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

CALL ON BLoNDHEIM and examine his i'm.
lniense stock of goods just received and bought
exclusively for cash therefore they can be
sold cheaper than any other house in this Or
any other city. Among his fne selection you
will find Linen Goods Of all prices and quail
ties, which cannot fail to give entire satisfac-
ton. Don't forget the place and name.
BLoNDHEIMs,
je5 Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

e. ACCORDING to tho old saying, you will al
ways do best to go to the largest establishment
for your supply in every line S. DEALHAM,
1O8, King street, Schoolher s Bros, old stand,
has the largest clothing establishment and tho
finest and cheapest clothing in the city. At his
place you can get good goods, and every article
ness he is doing enables him to sell from 10 to
20 per cent cheaper than any of the lesser lights.
ia A-0autf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

CIRCUS. Posters for coming Circus were
being put up this morning. The young folks
will, in consequence, commence boarding their
pennies under the arrival of the happy time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

DEALHAM has also cheap Clothing.
Satinet Goats and Pants at $3.50.
Melton Suits complete at $3.50.
ALL wool Tweed Suits at So.
Silk-mixed Suits at ST..
And others Of that class in great variety AM
wonderfully cheap. my 9-2awtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

T1IsH WHARF FOR RENT-Sealed pro-
II posals will be received at the Auditors Of
fee, in this city, until July l, 1868, at II M,
for the renting of the above property from that
date until October l, 1868; all articles for the
use of the Gas House and Corporation to be
landed free Of wharfage. During the proposed
and free: the wharf to be delivered up free of
all incunbrance by October LIST, 1868
Terms cash in current funds.
GEO. II. MARKELL,
il 12-eotd Chm Com. on Pub. Prop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

FIREMEN's CONVENTION. An adjourned
meeting of the Firemen's Convention will be
held tomorrow night in the Hall of the Sun
Fire Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

POLICE REpoRr-MAYoR's OFFIcE.-A
warrant was issued for the arrest of John Dean,
who, with another man, is charged with Gre
ating a disturbance at Fish Town last night,
and with committing an assault on John Swal-
low
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. Walter Atkinson,
for threatening to take the life of Jacob Harris,
colored, was discharged upon the payment OF
costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

LADIES FESTIVAL The Festival conduct
ed by the ladies's for the benefit of the NJ. e.
Church, South, was we'll attended last night
despite the rain It will be continued tonight
and also tomorroW night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THE WEATHER. heavy rain again, last
night, but this morning cool, drying wind,
that was the very thing for the now maturing
uhoat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

RUN AwAY--Some commotion was created
near the Market House, this morning, by the
running away OF horse, and the smashing OF
wagon there. Nobody was hurt, however,
and the damage occasoned was but slight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

PROPERTY SALES is called tt
the auction sales of real estate to take place IL
this city tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

y The payments of the government in coin, in
July will be large. The principsl'of the 6 per
cts, of 1868 becomes payable on the lst proximo,
which, with small amount Of the IS Of 1867,
amounts to $S.6S2,e4l.. The gold obligations OF
$989S60O7
The gold shipments are falling off little, and
this fact, with the prospect of so large amount
to come on the market on the LIST proximo, tends
very naturally to depress the premium, and un-
less sustained by active stock operations, fur
Their decline is probable
The Baltimore stock market yesterday was
again dull. There have been no transactions in
Gold for week, and Governments have been
without activity for several days. There were
no sales Of n. S. securities yesterday except
$500 7-3Os at 1891 Tennessee and Virginia
bonds were very active, both selling at advan-
ced rates Bait San.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

Those beautiful new style Suits ct Dealham's
blue mixed Coat and Vest and light Pants, take
the eye Of everybody, he is selling them fast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
= = - =
CIT Y 1T e WI $ .

WHY is it the people ali go to Blondheims
corner King and Fairfax streets, to buy their
Clothing? IT'S because he sells good article
of Clothing at a small advance on cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THEN 60 to BLoNDHEIM's,
TITS the corner stand,
And examine his stock,
IT'S exceedingly grand
There you'll find. him,
Certain and sure,
Just opposite Woods
Large Dry Goods store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
BylLsD. Harrison, Auctioneer.

WILL BE SOLD ON MONDAY. June IS,
- y to o cock q. M, at No. HOG KING ST,
,,tn'ealham's old stand) large and extensive
s ssock of DRY GOODS, embracing almost
ssYsesfything in the line. Sale continued morning
je l2-8t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THOSE of our readers in want of ready made
Clothing Of the latest styles and best material
would do well to call st the well-known Cloth
ing establishment Of S. Dealham, 108, King st.
NV 22-2awtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. June II. 1858.
Beef Cattle.-Prices today ranged as follows
Old Cows and Scalawags at sass; ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Cows. at Sass SO; fair
quality Beeves 5oa$7; and the very best
Beeves at 8aSs Is per leo lbs, the average price
being about S. Is gross. The market was mod.
erately active at 8 decline of 50 TO 75c per 100
lbs on the rates of last week.
Sheep. There has been during the past week &c
market, for which there is scarcely any de-
msnd; good Sheep are scarce, but prices are
lower. Prices to-day ranged as follows: fair to
good fat Sheep at 4a53c per ID gross. Commo on
TO good stock Sheep1 5Oas2 80 per head. Lambs
l 60a34 per head. -. =,
Hogs The supply has been large during the
past week, and with only q fair demand the
market ruled dull at decline Of &c pr 10 on
the rates of last week. Prices to-day ranged as
follows: fair to good live Hogs at l2a$l3 so Per
100 lbs net, as to quality-at which the market
closed dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
By J. II. Parrot, Auctioneer.

TIRUST SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
LOTS.
Under authority of q deed of trust to us, duly
recorded in Alexandria county, in Liber K, No.
3, page 489, we will offer for sale. by auction to
the highest bidder, On SAfU RDAY, the 18th
day Of June next, at II o'clock g. m, at the
Mayors office, in the city Of Ale%andria-
l. y LOT OF GROUND in said city, situN-
ted on the east side Of Union street, Ssh feet
south of Princess street, and bounded on tho
south by tho Wheat Mill property. The lot
fronts on Union street 595 feet, aud extends IN
to the Potomac river with that width.
, a LOT OF GROUND in said city, situ&
ted ut the southeast corner of Princess and VS.
ter streets, extending south on Water street II
feet inches more or less, to Conways line,
and east on Princess street 13S feet to an alley,
"A feet wide This lot Will be sold in eight con-
vcnient subdivisions.
TERMS-One-third cash the residue in two
equal payments at six and twelve months, with
interest, to BIO secured by lien on the property
w. G. YEATON.
r. JOHNSTON.
my l1-eotd Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

NEW WHEAT.-A very handsome lot of 81
bushels prime new red, received by John Izart
Middleton from James Pagan, of Chester, Soutl
Carolina, was sold yesterday, in Baltimore, OF
Change, to N. A. Gassaway & Co., city mil
lers, at So SO per bushel .s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
CANAL COMMERCE..
s ~ -
FRIDAY, June II.

Arrived Boats N. McGraw, Rain bow, Geo.
Al albert, Industry G. S. Cullen, to Central
S SsT Company. Boats Jas. Hoy, w: N. Prom I'm
ms Bette, to American Coal Company. Boat
r.; r.. Roman, to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal
Departures Boats r. A. Wagley, Gibbs s.
Gay Rainbow, j. P. Roman, j. w. Bacon,
ooldaneh, for Gum berland. 20 So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THERE is q perfect rush for Summer Suits at
Dealham's Clothing store, 108s 1Kingst. jo5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

! AFFICE VIKFINIA EAPhE0O W,
" MANSION House BUILDING,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 1st, 1868.
The Virginia Express Company IS now run
ming daily to Washington, Georgetown, Balti-
more Lynchburg, Richmond, Petersburg,
Norfolk, Charlottesville, Staunton, HARRISON
burg, Lexington, Covington, Warm, Hot and
White Sulphur Springs, -Lewisburg, and TO all
points in the Valley Of Virginia and stations on
the railroads lending from this city.
Money and valuables forwarded with dispatch.
Goods called for and delivered in all parts of
the city. For further information apply to.
ie 1T s. Z. STOUT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THE warm weather has commenced, and 9
few days more will render Indispensable the
thin suits, Of which S. Dealham 108, King ST.,
has Just received a fresh supply. my 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
&RnVE ell Graak

hBUVE al OTeGK, - ------ n.
Above all Roman fame. s..
Geo. O. Hennings One Price Clothing store
No. 5l1 It'll st Intellgencer Building, Wash
iDgton, DC. je PIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THEY have arrived at S. Dealham's, No. 1913,
King street, variety of Spring Suits, compos-
ed Of Scotch and French Cassmeres and Frenc oh
Coatings, made up custom work to his own or
der. my 9-2sWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

THEY HAVE CoME-Blondheim cor King
and Fairfax streets has just receiveda large sup
ply of Linen Goods, which will be sold very
! cheap. Give him call before you look else
where. je2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
S s e N BLY, ROO II S
FOR JUNE 1868.

Another addition to my stock of BLANK
BOOKS, WRITING PAPER, ENVELOPES,
INKS, PENS and STATIONERY, generally.
In addition to almost anything you wish IN
der the above general heading, will call your
attention to 8 few specialtes:
LIST. WRAPPING PAPER, Of almost any
size, Of Straw, Manila, Tissue and White Tea
Paper. - --r-.
which have thousands; and if you wish to
know why our maDufactory sells them at such
unprecedentedlylow prices, Just call in and will
give you the secret.
Sd. Those PEN LETTER BOOKS, to copy
letters, &C., without the use Of a copying press
or water. -...
4th. The French instantaneous Copying
Book, very much upon the same principle as
the above, each having It's particular kind of
ink. .... ..... ...
9Th. Unruled Flat Note Paper, for printing
handblls, &C., at the extremely small price Of
enc dollar per ream.
9Th. Express Tags. Bonnet Boards, Blotting
Boards, Bank Check Books, from 100 to 1900
checks, School Baskets, the Penn Combination
Marking Apparatus, Calendars, Bill Head Pa
per- Bill Head Boxes, Shipman's Celebrated
Adhesive Letter Files, and lots Of other things;
but must stop for the present. as Mr.. SnOWden,
though great advocate for advertising, don't
advocate long advertisements, and from his
stand point who can blame him; nevertheless l
must call your attention to the enormous
amount Of Sheet Music and Music Instruction
Books for Piano, Me!odeon,, Guitar, Violin,
Banjo, &c., to say nothing Of those Flour Sacks
with your name and place of business printed
on them, at short notice, but I must stop
Please cut this out and keep it in sight &nd you
les JOHN Il. PARROTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

PROPOSALS will be received at the Office
{ O., A. & M. r r. Co. until June 18TH for
an amount Of CUMBERLAND COAL, rang
ing from 80 to 100 tons per month-tO be de-
livered upon the cars on Union street. The
offers will state the mine from which the coal
is obtained -.---
II. W. VANDERBILT.
ia LTD c. e. s. G. S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

JUST received at S. Dealham's. No. los, Kint
street. q large variety Of Youths Clothing.
nv 9-2aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
BY j. II. PARROT, Auctioneer.

CALE OF REAL ESTATE IN ALRXAN-
- DRIA, VA.
By virtue of 8 decree of the Circuit Court of
Alexandria county, pronounced at its May
term, 1866 in the case of H. B. DeCoster and
wife vs. a. NJ. Z. Snyder, the undersigned,
Commissioners therein named, will, on SAT
URDAY, the 18th day Of June next at II m,
in front Of the Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va,
offer for sale, at public auction, the following
property, to wit
a LOT OF GROUND, with q story N.ssssS
BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated on the .AEsa.
north side Of Prince, near tho intersection OF
Prince end Water streets.
TERMS-One-fourth cash, and the residue
IN three, six and twelve months, with interest
from the day of sale; the bonds Of the purchas-
er, with security. t. be taken for the said defer
red payments, and the title retained until the
purchase money is paid.
GEO. W. BRENT.
S. F. BEACH.
my 16-eOts Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
Isy 3. II. PARROT, Auctionecr.

rTOUsE AND LOT ON KING STREET,
II FOR SALE.
Under authority ola deed oftru5t dated I 5.
eG coeE wi" ob WE 9S sf y 39 az
July next. at the Mayors office, in the city Of
Alexandria, the threo-stOry HOUSE and G&sszza4
LOT OF GROUND, No. 1856 King street, IgssS5a
between Washington and st. ASaph Streets al
TEKGIS-Cash in hand for enough to pay
the amount owing on account Of all notes Sc
cured by said deed, and interest, whether due
or not, with the expenses Of sale and Of this
trust; for the residue credit Of SIX, twelve,
eighteen and twenty-tour months, with interest
in four equal payments: ,-,-
my 25-ts Il. JOHNHIONI trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12

g HERIFF' So L e.
~ ,,r,,r,,,.,, =, 49,.
I shall expose for sale, on THURSDAY, the
18th day Of June, at Y nat Prince street n
wharf, tho schooner .NAUGATUC, f0rz1 $; =
expenses, taxes, Sc S. N. GARW0OD, Sh4.
The above sale is postponed until MONDAY
June 18th, ut the same place and hour. jcl!.td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
AUCTION sALEs-TO-mORROw.
IBY.h.nD. Harrison, Auc1Ioneer.

GALE OF -CHAMBER. AND KITCHEN
y FURNITURE, &c,
Will be sold, on SATURDAY MORNING,
June 18th, at 10 clock, at No. IS, North Royal
Bar Fixtures; also oD GrooEerg, Glassware, No.
tions Sc, &c je 11-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
DEMONSTRATORS SALE,

- YIN be sold, by public auction, on SATUR-
pay, June 18th, 1868, at IL o'clock q. M,
for cash. at the rooms of the late Robert j..
smith, esq, decd. on King street, over Ar
BILE LAW and MISCELLANEOU LIBRA
K9; MS Office and Room Furniture Table
Ware, sc. ..s..
The catalogue can be seen at the Sherif7s
Office prior to the day of sale.
JAMES M. STEUART.
je 5-dtd Sheriff and Adm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
FGaEs SALE AND RENT
FOR RENT

ma FOR RENT.
Dill The comfortable THREE, STORY BRICK
UWRILING HOUSE; on Payne st.. between
Prince and Duke. recently put in thorough re-
pair Possession given Immediately 4 pDly to
je 1l-1w1 HOOE & WEDDERBURN.
Ga 51sH % ~" 2, FOR, RENT. " .'
Ell Tho large three-story WAREHOUSE on
Union street, two doors north of Cameron St
Possession given lst July next. For terms APP
ply to Messrs.s JAMESON & LEE, on the
premises, or to w. g, CAZENOVE lie 9.eo2w
ns=. FOB RENT taga F..
DILL DILL The STORE, No. sc, south King ST., occu-
pied at present by bLr. e. S.. Fleming, as 8
Jewelrv store Possession given 1st Of April.
For terms apply al EO7, CAMERON ST.
mar 49, .r..r 1855. r..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
FOR SALE OR RENT.

E:H5l =
The three. story DOUBLE BRICK Dwell
LING HOUSE, No. 85, north Fairfax street,
containing Is rooms, beside kitchen, cellar and
storeroom in basement, gas, hot and cold VIZ
ter, stationery wash tubs, bath, closet, furnace
and cooking range. The yard is large and
convenient. Apply to
JOHN J. JAMESON,
my l9--eolm So, north Water ST.
@s WANTED TO RENT or PURCHASE
Ma; genteel and small D DWELLING HOUSE,
in this place. Address Box 149. NH Offs
DOOMS FOR RENT.-Three rooms for rent
Ii over the Assembly Rooms. Apply to
my 10 WINNER 81 STAY MAKER.
A SSEMBLY ROOMS.
fitted up, and are now for rent for LECTURES,
CONCERTS, FAIRS, sc. Apply to
feb 15-tf WILMER S SLAYMAAER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-12
OFFICE VIRGINIA EXPRESS CO.,
Il AMSInN HNuSE RuIL.lIGG

ie 10-td
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-01-04
RATE OF TAXATION
RATE PER CENT
RELATIONSHIP OF HEIRS.

Bass OF taxation is the clear valuation Of each
Of personal property.
Legacies and Dstributve Shares are EXEMPT from
taxation in The following cases:
isi When the whole value Of the personal property
OF the succession does not exceed one thousand dol
lars.
ID All personal property passing from husband or
wIie 10 surviving spouse
Sd BY amendment Of July 70. 1866, the sum OF one
thousand dollars IN the Irrespective shares OF MINOR chill
dFen InhenIUg from parents who nave died since Au.
gust F., 1866, l. exempt from KBton.
(~eCttOn 1875, Act OF 1862
1t devoses Upon Admin traitors Executors, Cura-
tors &c, TO furnish upon blan form No 35 return
III duplicate to the assistant assessor, I'd pay the tax
thereon assessed 10 the collector Of Internal Revenue
prior TO distributing any such le11Cles or dstrbullye
shares and they liable to penalty Of one thousand
dollars. TO be recovered with OF SUIT tor wjltui
neglect refusal make such returns, or for furnish
ing 'alse returns.
H. REALESTATE
Taxable only in the successious Of p srsons who
have died since June 81, 1864. tSectons 26 10 1856,
Act Of 1861
RATE or TAXES
Liueal issue or ancestor. One Ql per cent
Brother or sister or descendant Of ZANE Two ~ per cent
Uunce or aunt =. .. -Four a. per cent
Great uncle or great aunt or descen-
dani OF same. ~ per cent
Any other relation or STRANGER n blood SIX 6 per cent
3 Share Of widow inheriting fiom deceased husband
seyempt.
eufviying husband nheriting from deceased wife
is considered stranger IN blood tsix per cent?
J he basis OF axationis the clear valuation ofthe
respective shares, bnt contingent incumbrances are
not allowed 10 be deducted. Ii they should aerward
become actual propofonate amount Of the tax vii
be refunded. TSecton 40, Act Of 1854
6 This duty is lien upon the real estate for five
years
Executors. &c do not IN Ike the returns for the
real esta te of the succession.
IL is the duty OF the SUCCESSORS Themselves agents
If minors their tutors 10 furnish 10 the assistant
sessor full r-turns ION blank form No "a as soon as
placed in posses ion, and the penaly Tor delay OF
over thirty 1901 days. increase OF ten l0l per cent
upon the original tax.
Ill Attorneys are respectfully reminded that il de-
wolves upon them having undertaken 70 conduct all
the business OF succession 10 instruct Executors
Il c. in regard 10 their duty make returns before DIS
trbunon Of the shares Of personal property, and
cesos TO furnish returns oi shares OF Real Estate
soon as they shall have become entitled in possession
Not having been notified from this office does eX-
enlpt parties from liability TO penalty in Of neg
leci to make returns.
The proper blanks, and any further information 10
any case can be obtained al my office
CHAS. HOWELL,
Assistant Assessor, 9th Dvn, I'd District OF La.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1868-01-04

An O0sCE.-A Scotch Highlander, q
very heavy whisky drinker, took the
pledge, and wilted day by day thereafter.
His physician ordered bin an ounce Of
whisky per day How much an ounce
was, Douald did not know, but his boy
consulted the arithmetic, aud found it
was sixteen drams. '' Hurrah r shouted
Donal, go for Ivan Mohr, John Roy and
Dougal Grant, and we'll have night of
ii before | die"