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Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
LOCAL intelligence.

Joint Discussion.

Persuant to agree ment, L. G. Kinns, Lib
cral Candidate for Circuit Judge Of the Sth
Judicial District and NJ b. c. True will
hold joint discussions at the times and
places following:
Wolf Greek, Monday evening Oct %.
Tama City, Tuesday evening Oct 20.
Butlsrville, Friday evening Oct. IS.
Crystal, McKunc's School House, Friday
evening Oct. %.
LocaN Gsmn.ittces will please mako local
arrangements for tho meetings
New stock OF Pocket Mcmoran-
'dpms, at the City Book Store, 'rolc-
do. Iowa.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Our readers will share our disappom:
ment in respect to synortical re-
port of Proceedings OF Teachers In
stitu,e. The interesting synopsis
we gave last week Of tho first two
days OF the session was from the
pen of A. II. Stcrrett, and it has
been beyond his ability to complete
it. We trust we shall receive it for
next issue.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

The announcement OF few weeks
ago that the Andes Insurance Com
pany had failed was not without
crlo or. The State Insurance Com.
missioner OF Ohio ordered the Com.
pany to discontinue business pending
an investigation OF !. affairs. It is
cla'mcd' by the Company that the
order originated in malice aud that
the affairs OF the Company are sound
and healthy. We sincerely hope
they will SO prove.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Towns around us are forming
Citizens Associatloas, having for
their object the development of their
Industrial resources. and tho attrac-
ton OF capital and labor to those
points. Cedar Falls, Boone, and 9TH
er places are already making prog
ress in this direction. Could not
Toledo give thought to this subject
10 some advantages
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
The Tide of Emigration Turned!

The Tide OF Emigration Turned!
Seekers for new homes are pouring into
Southwest Missouri. attracted by the cheap
lands of the Atlantic & Pac'ht Railroad
Company.
This company offers 100000 acres Of
tie finest lands in the world, at from s. TO
El2 per 'acre, on seven years time, and
with free transportation 10 all purchasers
This road, never blockadcd by snow, is
destined to become the natl mi highway
between New DIRK and San Francisco: AMI
to the Industrious farmers Of the older
States We recommend this land Of cheap
homes. sure that nowhere can the poor man
ind more grateful climate, better soil
or greater productiveness.
For full information. with maps and
pamphlets, address AMOS TUCK, Land
Commissioner, o5 South Fourth Street. st.
YO,ia T,nC
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

TaE AMERICAN Stock JOURNAL for Ooto-
Der, contains a number of we'll written
articles Of great interest to..she farmers and
stock raiser. illustrated with engrayings
Of Model Stable, Short-llorn Cow, Berkshire
Hog Pcrcheron Horse, Feed Steamer, Wild
Animals, Fowls, Pigeons. Birds, etc.
Every family should send for free spcci-
men copy. or 81 90 for 1873 nud get three
numbers OF this year free. Address, n. Z.
BorgR, 4 Co. Parksburg, Chester county,
PENNSYLVANIA.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

TOWNSHIP nTs.-The attention
of Republican township committees
is directed TO this notice.
We shall probably begin printing
election tickets q week or ten days
before election. Many townships de-
sire their local ticket printed with the
general ticket In order to insure
this, the township committee should
have their local cancuses held at All
early day and the ticket then de sided
upon sent to tins office as soon as
possible, stating the number OF tick.
cts wanted in each township. The
expense Of printing the local ticket
Is something, and must be borne by
the local committee. 1t will be from
fifty cents to two dollars, the amount
depending upon the number OF tick.
eA desired.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

An adjourned meeting of School
officers and teachers. for consultation
concerning Textbooks and other
matters, will meet at the Office OF the
County Superintendent at the Court
House OH the ODD, inst, at 9 o'clock
2. M. The Superintendent desires a
full attendance
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Iowa & Nebraska Lands
IL
BURLINGTON / No. RIVER RAILROAD. CD.

BURLINGTON / Mo- RIVER RAILROAD. CD.
MILLIONS or ACRES
ca Ten Years Credit s. s per G.. Interest
No part Of principal due for two years,
and thence only one ninth yearly till paid
in full.
PRODUCTS will pay for land and im>
provements within the limit of this gener-
Gus credit.
nSy- Better terms were never offered,
are not now, ind probably never will b.
CIRCULARS giving full particulars are
supplied gratis, any wishing IS induce
others to cmigrate with them, or to form q
colony, are invited to ask for all they want
to distribute.
apply 10 GEO. S. HARRIS, Land Com.
For Iowa Lands, at BURLINGTON, Iowa,
And fer Nebraska Lands, at LINCOLN, NEs.
2O-42
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Market Reports.

TornDo, Oct. Il. s.2
wLeat-e5 to S5c.
Corn-l5c.
Oats-15c
Rye-50 to Coo.
Barley-l5 to 40c.
Eggs-l6c.
Butter to 1Sc,
Flour-S4 per cwt.
Germ Meal-Sl 90 per cwt.
Coal per ton 1925 delivered.
I" g 600 at depot.
CHioAs ;, Oct. Is, 1872.
Wheat Sl.l3s
Corn-54
Oats-22c.
Rye-52c.
Barley-53c.
Cattle-per swt. 50 20 to $3.50.
Hogs-S4.70 to $500.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

The Liberal meeting at Hayes
School House, in Otter Creek, last
week, Thursday evening, was Mt =
success. The speakers, Kline and
Goodrich, were on hand, but the
audience failed to put in an appear.
ance.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

We hope the street commissioner,
while making his grand rounds" tor
the last time before snow. flies, will
not overlook sundry and several very
bad holes and gaps IN many of the
sidewalks, on our streets. There ars
some places needing repair very bad
l.,
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Nelson a Barker have MT yet sold
all the land they have for sale. They
are making daily sales, but have
enough loft to supply all demands.-
Some Of their land j., unequalled in
quality and unsurpassed in cheap
YSess
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

An ApvANTAGE.-Ag great advantage pos e.
essssd by the Evening Star Stove is that,
owing to its capacity and draft, you can
burn almost any kind Of wood, aud, on az
count of its substance and retention Of
heat, you en- run it with green wood after
IL is heated, by having . small amount Of
kndling material. Those having to prepare
fuel for ordinary small stoves will appre>
ciate.this advantage.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

II was the expectation that we
would be furnished with the List Of
PREMIUMS awarded at the County
Fair, but it has not come to hand in
season for this issue.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

At the Council Meeting, las, Mon
day evening, the following bills were
allowed
Luke Wells, labor, $l5,42
C. u. Terry, lumber, 31,3S
w. +. Appelgate, service as
Marshal, 1925
j. w. Coo, was elected Sexton, in
accordance with provisions OF Ordl-
nance 81.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Dr. Hsnry's Root and Plant Pills.
Mild yst thorough-'no nausea or griping-cn.
,tirsly vegetable-grsat liver remedy. Price -
cents. Sold by Druggists.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

TOLEDO LITERARY INSTITUTE
Eight of the ten entertainments for
the season 1872 73 have been engage.
ed. Negotiations are pending for
the other two. The dates determin.
ed upon for the entertainments al
ready engaged are as near the follow
ing rs practicable. Some changes
may be made in them hereafter.
October = James Parton.
October 26, Barnabee Concert
Troupe.
November IA, r. j. DeCordova.
November %, B. F. Taylor.
December - James +. SANFORD.
January 8, Rev. Petroleum V.
Nasty.
January 16, Theodore Tilton.
January 80, Paul B. Challiu.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Butter and Eggs!

Cash paid by Homedale X
Warner, per A. MAIDEN, for
Butter and Eggs. at their mar
kct, under the Bank, Toledo,
Iowa. [2ltf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

HOLLowAYs Pills AND OiNTMEST-lf
you are dyspeptic, langnid, feeble, bilious,
suffering from fatulence or bowel COM
plant, try the Pills. Relief is certain
II scrofuluous or rheumatic, resort 10 the
Ointment. Sold IS Maiden Lame, MY.
Price IS cents per box or pot. Ask Tor
new style; the old is counterfeited.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Jack Trosts' visits are now dur
nal and tho green leaves withcr at
bis lightest touch.

Some new musical instruments,
such as Iiolins, German Aceord,ons,
Coneert'nas and Harmonieas just arrived
at the Toledo CITY BOOK STORE.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Under the above head, notices will be in
erted in this type, loaded. at the rate of
en- cents line for each insertion Special
erms given for long notices and long time.
/. 49, Editorial notices in local reading
column will be charged fifteen cents line,
each insertion.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Ev. McGee, has resigned his posi-.
ton as conductor on the Y. Il NV.
road and Frank johnson has been
appointed to the position.
We understand that Ev. has po-
sition at the Tama City Station on
tie 9. & NV.
Consequent upon Ev. McGce's
departure, a partial reorganization OF
the Cornet Band has been necessary,
G. $. GuiItord resigns the I'd L. Flat
and takes the Tuba, which Ev. has
played and +. IL. Robertson takes
the "a Il. Flat.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Prot. +. II. Wade, OF New York,
has just taken charge of the Chris
,ian Institute, at LeGrand. Prot.
Wade j. a young man of excellent
address and ability, and giyes prom
ise that The Institute will flourish I'M
der his management. In another
place wo give the Prospec tus
OF this institute of learning and
commend 1t the attention OF those
who desire their children fitted out
for lite with good education. The
terms are reasonable and the reduc
ton to children OF soldiers and mn
listers, is generous.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
GEO. r. STRU1IE,

II Toledo, Tama county, Iowa.
REFERENCES:
Hon c. C. Cole, Supreme Judge. Des
Moincs, la. Hon ". Il. Miller. Supreme
Judge Iowa City Ia. Hon. J. j. Day, Su-
preme Judge, Sidney. IL. Hon. J. II. Roth
rock, District Judge, Upton, Ia. Hon.
James Harlan, Washington. b. c. Hon.
G. G. Wright, U. s. Senator, Des Moines.-
Iowa. AZ
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

City Council held regular meeting
Monday evening, Hcs the result in
che three Ordinances publlsl cd hero.
with.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Marriage Guide.

Interesting Work; Enlarged Edition, New
Engravings, Two-hundrcd md sixty Pages,
prieo 50 cents Address Dr. Brrrs' D,srxx-
sARY, II North Eighth Street, St. Louis, No
See Advertisement.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

The Liberal has not peeped ON tho
subject OF the cantralizin. tcnden-
cies Of the Republican party for sew
eral weeks. Why is this thus
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

The Semi-annual Sunday School
Convention of lama county. will be
held in Toledo next Tuesday and
Wa lnesday Oct. 22d and 23l.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

/. Westward the line 81 emigrant
teams wend thcir occidental way.
"I.ct EN- WENT
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

OPENING ENTERTAINMENT.-O
week from next Saturday evening
will occur the initial entertainment
of tho Toledo Literary Institute, for
tho course Of 1928 The course
will he formerly opened on that
evening, by the imcquallsl BARNA
BEE CONCERT TROUPE. This
troupe gave tho people Of Toledo
and vicinity an entertainment last
season which mono who heard it can
forget. The programme will be Ell.
tircly new. Adults admitted for 70
cents, and children Under II years
tor IS cents.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Parker & Lewis, of Tama City, have just
receixed another care load Of twenty eight
Of the justly celebrated Cooper Wagons
They have sold thirty four this Fall, and
tho new stock is already going fast. [42tf
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

FREQ & Morse have just received a
h,w consignment OF goods from
Now York. 1
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

LECTURES AT LRGEANp.-rhs Le-
Grand Institute Is taking proper
steps toward course Of lectures
before it tho ensuing season. The
ccrpsct lecturers is not completed
yet. AZ present the institute is able
to announce tho following: Col. J.
p. Sanford, REV. L. w. Humphrey,
OF Ohio,-Rsy. Mrs. Emily Stocker,
Of lowa,-Thomas Mercer, OF the
Marshalltown Republcan,-Rcv. L.
lurd, Superintendent OF lama Ccuh
", on the Theory and Practice Of
Tearhingg; Captain Shaw, OF Mar
shalltoMn, will also lecture on the
same sabjeet,-Drs. Whipple and
Ready on Anatomy, Physiology and
Hygiene. Further announcements
will be made from time 10 time.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Allpersons Indebted to me by Note or
Book account and Same due, must positive
~ call aud settle inside Of ten days, or
will be compelled to collect it.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Old Settlers Organization.

All persons residing in Tama
county on the 2Sth day of Septem-
Der 1856 will meet in the Court
House, in Toledo, on Thursday, o.
tober II, 1872, tor the purpose OF
permanently organizing an OLD SET
TIERS ASSOCIATION, Come one, come
all; a good time is anticipated.
REIN a. REDMAN,
Chairman.
II A Gn.u, Snnrninru
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
AGEN
AND
IAN Y ASSERS
!: !: WAN TED

pleasing and best paying business ever Of
fercd local agents and canyassers. Active
Intelligent persons, either sex, wanted to
represent US, either travelling or ut home
Success and large pay guaranteed, Exclu-
sive territory. Sure sales. New Plans
The best outfit. Specimen copies Of papers,
full particulars, terms, etc., sent free 10
any address. Write at once to OUR FIRE
SIDE Friend Chicago. 42t3 cow
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

We learn from Mr.. Charles Mason of
Wallace, that Mr., Barton, near that place,
lately had steel beam plow stolen from
him, and an old. worn out, wooden beam
pillow left in its place. Mr. Mason himself
also lost clcyis, whippletrees and double
tree about the same time. No clue which
could lead TO the detection of the thief has
been discovered.-IBelie Plain Union, Oct.
10.h
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Genuine N. .. Syrup at w. N. Browns.

Violins, Accordeons, Harmonious, at the
Toledo City Book Store.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given. That by the re-
~ quest of more than one>third Of tho vo>
,ers of Geneseo Township, rama county,
Iowa, by petition, the adoption, or rejection
of the, provisions: Of Chapter twenty-six,
Of the laws passed by the Thirteenth Gem
eral Assembly, will be submitted 10 = vote
Of the peos 10 Of Geneseo Township, Tama
county, Iowa, at the next General Election,
to be held on the fifth day Of November,
1872.
JOHN o. SIIERWIN.
CHARLES JAMESON. ) Trustees.
Geneseo, lama, Go. Iowa, Sept. 9th, ~.
1l-44
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Mr,, whiteo uab,s syrup.

The great soothing remedy. Price on. Is
esnts. Gives rest to the mother and health to
NJ child Sold by Druggists.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
GIVEN AWAY !!
CUTE. {: 81 III, ; ;;s;:;;;
Al Cb-,n,, - Cnte

size l6x20, retail price $1,000, not to be
had les. than the retail price except with
paper. 100000 copies issued expressly for
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

For. nice Toilette Soap go to W. N.
Browns.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

the SUBSCRIBERS OF VI
the popular es-
tabl i S Ii c d and
leading family
weekly in Ameri- ~
ca, large size s ",
pages, illustrated an
original. $500 pei
year. Immense sue
cess of our agents.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

J, NJ. CAMEKY.
Toledo, Oct. 10th, 1872. 4l-42
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Genuine N. .. Syrup at w. N. Browns.
All kinds Of dried fruits at w. N.
Browns at bottom 23.
n ----~f-~-----<--<
Ifyou want choice cup Of tea, 60 to W.
n. Browns and get some Of that fresh ia
pan tea. New crop. Can't be beat
The stated convocations Of Doric Chapter
No. 81, are now held at their lfan in rama
City, on the 18th Of June. All mem pcrs are
requested 10 attend. 81
goods. which slie will sell at cost till the
second Saturday of November; after that
time her shop will be closed till next Spring.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Picture frames made to order, at
the Toledo City Book Store.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
Use Dr. Hcnry's Verbs Tonic and
Blood Purifier

II 10 tho great household remedy. pleasant TO
take, yet potent for the prevention and cure Of
diseases. 1t is better than Bittcrs, Cordial,
0nchu or Sassaparilla. Sold by Druggists
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

All persons knowing themselves
to be indebted TO the Harness Shop,
opposite the Postoffice, in Toledo,
are requested to pay up before the
first day Of November, as after that
date all notes and accounts will be
placed in some suitable persons hands
for collection. 40.43
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
lsCrand Christian Institute.
LIE GRAND. IOWA.
r. r. W A ID E,-Principal.

CALANDER 1928.
Fall Term commences Sept. 0, 1872
Winter Term 4" Dec. 0, 1872
Spring Mar. "a, 10
Fall Sept. 8, 1873
Tuition from 81 90 to 500 per term, 25
per cont. discount to soldiers and minis
tiers children. Good board can bs had for
$3.50 to 800 per week. Rooms furnished
or not, for those who wish to board them
selyes-can be had on reasonable terms
For further particulars address the princi-
pal. ally
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Sweet Cider, genuine, at w, N. Browns.
Choice cultivated cranberries at W. N.
BIown's.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-10-17

Job Printing neatly erseuiea al tsis
o5ee.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-24
BARLOW'S INDIGO BLUE

Is the cheapest and best article In the mar
ket for BLUEING CLOTHES. The genuine
has both Bsrlow's and Wiltberger's name
on the label, and is put up at Wiltberger'
Drug Store, No. 23S North Second ST., Phil
adeiphis. d. s. WILTBE2GER, Propsie
tor. For sale by Druggists and Grocers.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-24
CAMPAIGN GOODS FOR 1872

Sicht Pay 100 per cent profit Nov Is the time
send at once for Descriptive Ccuiirs M and and Price
d. 'cs compaign Biographies, Charts, fhOtog raphs
Radges Pins, Flags, and everything suited TO the
times Ten dollars per day easily made Eust , sam
ples sent for 81 Address MOORE 81 GOuDSfEED
Il Park Row, New York
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-08-24
Age nts wanted for Chamberlain o reat
Campaign Book, Tho
Struggle Of '72:

Novelty In Political and Popular literature
A Graphic History Of the Republican and Dem
ocra,ic PARTIES racy sketch Of the socalled Liber-
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To secure territory at once, send 81 for outfit UN
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Butter and chesse are almost indispensi-
ble articles OF food. Properly used, they
are autritious and healthy; but an inordi.
nate use OF either csases indigestion and
dyspepsia. Owen Gaffuey's Sunday Com
fort Judiciorsly used will remove both Of
there troubles
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-03-28

The New York Sun says: THE man.
ner in which the story was originated that
Governor Palmer, ofIllinois, had declared
for the reelection Of Grant, is characters.
tic Of the mode Of reasoning adopted by
the partisans Of the administration. The
springfield Jomnul, taking thegrouud that
the Governor is ia good Republican, argu.
ed that therefore be must be in favor Of
Grants denomination, it being an article
offaith With papers Of the Journals elias.
that ha Republican has any right to hold
au independent opinion on this subject,
Upon this it was telegraphed all over the
country that Governor Palmer was in favor
Of Grants nomination. The Reform Re-
publican movement 10 Illinois is in excel
lent hands. and is making great Roadway
When the proper time arrives, a demonstra
ton will take place in that State. wbicl
will make its influence felt throughout thu
Union. In the meantime, the advocates o
Grantism are invited to possess their soul
10 patience"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1872-03-28

The State OF Arkansas Sold for Taxes.
Outrageous taxes imposed upon the peo.
pie Of Arkansas, at time when they had
mot recovered from the impovcrishing ef-
fccts Of the war, work the forfeiture Of the
enormous quantity Of about 3.OOO.OOO
acres Of land, or ono seventh part Of the
whole State, through the uoupaymen,
Of taxes. During the past few Ne ks the
State auditor has been engaged in selling
these lands. Only about oue-'hird ofthem
could find purchasers, aud that, on an
average. at the small price Of the amount
Of taxes imposed Tie uusold lands are
now being rcofered for sale, with the pres
pect that the amount disposed Of, added to
that sold at the original sale, will not ex-
coed QUE bali Of the whole 100000 acres.
Thus the State will have gotten, after
driving many Of the people into bankruptcy
because they could not meet the onerous
taxes levied by uucouscionable lawmakers,
about half the taxes it demanded The
Auditors office is now being flooded with
petitions from all manner Of persons, pray
iug the donation to them Of tho unsold
lands Under the law as it stands, every
man, woman, and child is entitled, upon
proper application, to l6O acres Of land
Little Rock Gazette.