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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16
A TAX on ENTERPRISE.

~ " S'h . SPt
of municipal taxation called Ii
censes. The discussion has mainly
been confined to the constitutional
question involved. We think all
such unequal taxes contrary to the
spirit of our state constitution if
not to- its letter; but we do not
mean now to enter upon that ques-
ton. 1t is to the fact that every
such law is direct attack upon the
best interests of. the community we
wish to call attention. From one
and all we hear constantly reiterat-
ed that our chief wants are capital,
enterprise and labor. With these
we all feel an abiding confidence in
the capacities of the state to create
wealth and sustain large popula-
ton. We point to large tracts of
cheap land, to our valuable forests,
to our mines Of phosphates, to cot
ton, rice, turpentine, and rosin, as
inducements for men to come here
to. engage in business. Suppose
such men to come, how are they en-
couraged when they get here? One
of them stops in charleston. He
sees that twenty thousand dollars,
now locked up in government
bonds, can be used to stimulate bu-
siness. He will become broker.
The first demand is one or two hun
dred dollars for license. So, he
thinks, goes half or all of one per
cent. Of his capital. Another will
open blacksmith's shop; first pay
$40, before you can blows a bellows.
Book. binders, shoemakers, bakers,
millers, painters, printers, tailors,
and fifty other mechanics are thus
repelled from entering into business,
which if practiced in our state
would keep thousands of dollars
from being sent to the north for
goods made where none of the prof
its will ever be expended with US.
The folly of such legislation is 50
patent to us that it seems only ne
cessary to state it to have it abol-
ished. And yet it will 60 on for
years, yepelling the industrious and
chilling every ambitious workman
who desires to be in business for him
self. Men need rather stimulation
to settle in South Carolina, cursed
as she is by a social and political
complication of evils, which only
:ho infusion of new blood will rid
her Of.
These license taxes, too, strike
at enterprise at its very inception.
Before beginning is made toward
a return from his capital and skill
he is obliged to encroach upon his
scanty funds. To how many is
this first outlay more important
than ten times the amount in future
years. In how many cases does it
hamper and retard the worker. 1t
may be he is unable to add some
tool or convenience, or, m;re fatal
yet, he may not insure his property,
and all may be lost by the calamity
Of Gre.
Many of the greatest fortunes
have been won by men whose first
efforts would have been disastrous
ly affected by an immediate demand
for fifty dollars, and the instances
are more numerous where enterpris-
es now thriving, blessing those en-
gagged in them and adding to the
comfort and prosperity of the COM
muuities where they are located,
which would have been nipped in
in the very bud by such demand,
or would have been driven to some
more liberal state, where energy, ir-
dustry and ingenuity meet with en-
couragement instead of repulsion.
The great city OF Philadelphia,
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16
The Stock Oh Hand.

We have ascertained by enquiry that
there are now in Beaufort 436 bales of
Sea Island cotton. The amount Of seed
cotton is small and very little is coming
in,
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16

M4~ A turn-table ha> been finished at
Port Royal, and hereafter we shall have
the satisfaction of Goingup the road with
our engine right end foremost, which will
lie safer as well as more digniGcd.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16
The Lien Law.

The senate has repealed the law giving
a preferred lien upon crops to factors and
others furnishing supplies to farmers and
planters. 1t will probably pass the
mouse.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16

RS. Pocotaligo station on the Savan-
nah e. Charleston railroad has been
abolished and all goods consigned to that
point will hereafter be left,at Yemassee.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS,

CUITABLE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF
y land acquired at State or National Tax sales
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16

Bas~ IS. Cillillatt,' is the way the re-
portcrs translate AIillctt' signature in the
Charleston hotel arrivals.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16

IeE" The taxpayers come up promptly
in this section and money is flowing into
she county tleasurer's hands rapidly.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-01-16

Best Work = Lowest Price
National Republican., 1873-01-30
GEN. I0(:AN.

Gen. LogaD's testimony before the credit
mobilier investigating committee Is what
might have been expected from hlm-a blunt
soldier-like statement, bearing with II con-
yiction Of Its truth. There was TO beating
about the bush, nor the slightest effort at con-
cealment, simply because there was nothing
worth cOnceaiing. 1t would have been well
for the reputation Of several Of the witnesses,
one particularly, had Gen. Logan's testimony
preceded theirs, as II might have induced
them to make clean breast Of the affair,
and saved them from committing the great
sin Of perjury. The people would have
thought better Of the man had one of them
made statement running something aftor
the following style; 'I bought this stock as |
buy my buttcr-as cheap as possible, and be-
cause 1t appeared to me to be profitable in
Vestnent. 1t did not, one way or the other,
affect my legislative Intentions" At least
such confession would have a dash Of de-
ccncy about Ii.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
WIN NyEnR rurNl

Mr.. Stewart, in his evidence yesterday be-
fore the credit mobilier committee No 2,
testified that In 1884 he expended certain
amount Of money in this city In the interest
of the Union Pacific railroad among "his
clionts;" that In the number OF his clients
were wonewspaper proprietors, whose names
and place Of residence he declined to tell. He
left however upon the minds Of the mem.
bers of the committee, and upon all who
heard him. the impression that the newspaper
proprietOrs were residents Of this city. And,
doubtless, that will be the impression left
upon the minds Of those who will read his
testimony this morning.
In our Congress report will be found the
action OF the House of Representatives upon
his refGsll to answer. To-day he will DO
brought to the bar Of tho House to show
cause why he should be excused from answer
ing. What reply he will make and what
action will be taken thereon by that body ro-
mains to be seen. We sincerely hopO that
the House will exert the full measure OF Its
authority to compel him to give the names OF
the newspaper proprietors to whom he paid
tho money, Let us have the whole truth in
this affair.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
pRREANAI

Apathy is the name of the Memphis chief of
police.
1t is reported that Gall Hamilton has the
smallpox.
Alcoholic hysteria is what's the matter with
Matilda Heron.
= ROchefort will be transported with the next
batch Of cOnyiots.
Mr.. seia, the maker of the Cardiff Giant, is
stone-cutting at Troy.
The Persian Shah is to occupy Buckingham
palace during his stay In England.
- Pere Hyacinthe has become member OF the
French Evangelical Protestant community.
Archbishop Bailey, Of Baltimore, has gone,
or II about going, to Savannah for the benent OF
hls health. lie il to remain two months.
- The King Of Holland has signed a decree
deprylng his oldest son OF the right OF success
sion to the throne, on account OF his vicious and
dlssipated life.
A daughter OF District Attorney Garyln, OF
New York, was badly burned on last Friday
evening, while she was dressing for party, by
her clothing taking nre.
A Spanish gentleman frequents the Paris
bOulevards In thin alpaca clothes and straw hat
He Is earning a bet OF nifty thousand francs to
dress In that way all winter.
- The Mlkado Of Japan has ordered that ON
Clals Of rank shall wear an "Ofliclal European
costume" when they attend his leyees, which re-
CeptlOns are to be held weekly.
Lewis II. Noe, the youth who followed Henry
stanley, the diseOyeTeT OF Dr. Livingstone
through Asia, Is out In a lecture against him
Noe tells some terrible stories about his former
cOmrade.
Hortense Schneider, the fortune favored
artist, concerning whom volumes have been
written, who did so much to make Onenbach's
successes, leads very retired life, and Il the
owner Of the finest diamonds from France to
GOlCOnda.
Cora Pearl, the Partisan adventures, who
was recently expelled from France In cOnse-
quence Of the attempt which young n. Duyal
made lp0n his life IN her presence, IL native Of
In her nth year her parents took her with them
to England, where she remained until 1900 In
that year she went 10 Paris, where she played
an influential role until the downfall OF the sec
ond empire. IL Is said that Jecker the notorious
Swiss banker, succeeded through her In winning
over NJ. de Momey TO his side, and thus secured
the continuation Of the French war against
Mexico. Il In believed In Paris that this women
Is worth upwards Of one million igaacs,
National Republican., 1873-01-30

4 REPORT has gained credence In certain
rlaees that the Board OF Public Works is In
debtcd 10 the District government for money
used from the District treasury. This state
ment Is entirely and positively erroneous.
The board does not owe the government one
cent, and Is Its creditor for about go, 600, ad-
vanccd to purchase water-mains used during
the past yeai, and which cannot bo rclm-
hursed until the half annual special water
tax assessment is paid. This authoritative
statement will serve to give the lie to the mis-.
representations Of those who latterly have
been so positive in circulating the story thai
the school teachers, fremen and polioo have
not been paid by reason Of the action OF tho
Board of Public Works in absorbing fund,
belonging TO the District treasury.
National Republican., 1873-01-30

We PUBLISH ELSEWHERE the official order
of the Secretary Of Stats explanatory Of the
order Of the President published on the lTth
instant regarding the holding Of State Offices
by Federal officials. The different class Of
employees affected by this ordor 10 clearly
set forth In this document.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
fRApouAnTERa or rHR ARMY
ApyuTAsT GESEHAL's OIIlcH,

-, -. . MAhhiNotoh NOV ", l5'1
Reports have been received Of an engagement
with hostile Indians on the 2oth Of September,
lsI2 on the North Fork Of Red River, near the
mouth Of McLellan's creek, Texas, by the expe-
dltlOn under command Of Colonel r. $. Nc
kenzie, 9TH Cavalry.
The followlng-named nffiecrs are specially
mentioned for gallant conduct:
Major A. L. LAtimer, 9TH Cavalry.
Captain John Lee, 9TH Cavalry.
Captain Writ Davis, 9Th Cavalry.
Captain J. W. Clous, cath Infantry.
First Lieutenant +. NJ. BOehui, 9TH Cavalry.
First Lieutenant Charles L. Hudson, 9TH Cav
First Lieutenant william A. Thompson, 9TH
Cavalry.
First Lieutenant Lewis Warrington, 9TH Cav
Second Lieutenant wentz c. Miller, 9TH Cav
Second Lieutenant John A. Mckinney, 4th
Cavalry, Adjutant Of the expedition.
Second Lieutenant Matthew Leeper, jr., 4th
Acting Assistant Surgeon Rufus Choate is COM
mended for his care Of the wounded under nre.
On the recommendation Of the General Of the
Army, the Secretary Of War has awarded medals
Of honor to the following enlisted men. re-
ported as specially distinguished in the engage
ment:
Corporal Henry A. McMastcrs, Company a.
First Sergeant William Mcnamara, Company
"F,n 4th Cavalry.
sergeant William Foster, Company "F," 9Th
Cavalry.
Farrier David LarkIn, Company "P," eth
Calvary.
Private William Rankin, Company "F." 9TH
| Cavalry.
Private Edward Branasan, Company ''F," 4th
Sergeant William Wilson, Company a." 9Th
| Cavalry.
Corporal William o'Ncr, Company a." 4th
| Cavalry.
Blacksmith James Pratt, Company a." 4tr
| Cavalry.
By command OF Gen eral Sherman:
L. d. TOWNSEND, AdJutant General.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
BusInc-s Hours ut the white House.

During ths rintet IN order 10 Jaeiiiidt. busines,
coming b,Ore hin as much possibis the President
pM from ten 10 tiesirs O'Clock each day, er-
osR Sunday, recsire Senator's and Representatives
and from tirsirs O'Clock until fro zach afternoon,
erceR Tuesdays aud Fridays, Thsn, Cabinst Meeting,
bsiAg hsid, No riH receive By card. The basinsss
hours " HE Office lsiH b from tsn o'elocI a. ". 10
three O'Clock p N.
National Republican., 1873-01-30

taxes sI3, 522, and In Federal taxes s65, ,S2i
making total Of e109, $40.
Those who do not look below the surface
will. perhaps, come to the conclusion that
this is q highly satisfactory condition Of af-
fairs, but moments consideration will con-
vince every thinking man that there Is not,
perhaps, after all 90 much ground for con-
graduation. That one hundred and nine
thousand dollars came out Of the business Of
the country. II was paid by the customers
Of the bank, who are for the most part busi-
ness men. II was divided impcrceptibly
among them, and they In turn divided among
their customers; 80 that after all the loss falls,
where every tax falls, upon the consumers.
Capital does not suffer. II rcimburses itself
for what the nation and the state takes away
from IL. Strange as II may seem, the profits
Of banking in England are much larger than
In the United States. An English financial
Journal In n recent number, estimates that OF
one hundred and sixteen British banks only
twenty y-nne paid as low rates Of dividend as
our national banks, "while fifty paid between
ten and fifteen per cent. twcnty-sevcn be.
tween sixteen and twenty, and ten between
twenty and thlrty-slE per cent one Of the
financial journals Of our own country Ia oi
the opinion that the present stringeucy In the
money market is entirely owing to the enor.
nous taxes imposed upon the banks. Capi.
talists seek otherinvestmonts for their money,
and turn Il into other channels which take II
out Of circulation. We cannot possibly have
too many legitimate banking institutions
They are necessary for tho development Of
the country and tho interests Of trade aud
commerce. Tho policy of taxing them out oi
existence is certainly an unwlse one.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
THE FRENCH RMBAssADOR on WASH.
INGTON


The Marquis de Noailos swslls the tribute
Of praise of our city and its improvements
To q correspondent Of New England journal
he says that in his opinion our capital city
has great future before II; that 1t Is rich In
natural beauties and advantages; richer than
any capital he has ever seen; that In q few
years I'VE shall have O city that Il will b.
worth journey from the other end OF the
world to visit" All this ID exceedingly graft.
flying, but we are afraid the distinguished
representative Of France ls little To
sanguino lie docs not take into account
that we have aparty, or rather the remnant
Of party, here who arc doing all that they
can do TO hinder and obstruct the growth Of
the city; that there are Roosoyclts unfOrtu.
nately in Congress, and domagogues like
Ordway hanging around tho halls Of legisla.
ton, dropping their poison and malice into
the minds Of those who ars In measure en-.
trusted with our destiny. Those mon ar,
doing oil they possibly can to remand Wash
ington back into her former condition tC
make hsr q scandal and byeword among
American cities. It is a consolation to know
however, that the motives Of these gentlemen
arc pretty we'll understood by this time, aut
that they are comparatively powerless fol
evil.
But II Il not In "sccnCry" alone that Wash
ington is rich. In point Of population, wealth,
&c, she compares fsvorably with other sec.
tions Of the country. The ninth census show.
that her population Is larger than that Of the
States Of Delaware, Nebraska, Nevada and
Oregon by several thousands. We number
more people than oil the Territories put to
gether, with the exception Of Utah and New
Mexico. Arizona has only, In round mum
bers, 1900; Colorado less than 40, 900; Dakoti
and Idaho less than 1900; Montana, 90, 900
Washington less than 1900; and Wyoming
about 10000. Hundreds Of Thousands, II no
millions, Of dollars are annually expended
upon these States and Territories In the ad
mlnistration Of Government, public improve
meuts, and so forth; and yet when an appro
priation Is asked for the District 1t Ia scarcel,
treated with decent consideration. Washing
ton, Us the ward Of the nation, has claim
upon Congress that none Of these Tcrritorie
have, and II Is time that some attention shoul,
| be paid TO them
National Republican., 1873-01-30

TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
- WAsHIs0rOH, d. O., Jan, q, ls7a
On the petition Of JOpHG. WIDAASS, Of Yonkera,
New York, praying for the extension Of q patent
granted to him on the 10th day Of May, ls5p for
an Improvement In Stoves!
II is ordered that the testimony In the case be
closed on the bth day uf Aprfl next; that the
time for fling Ansuments and the Examiners report
be limited 70 the 18th day u April next and That
said petition be heard the 23d day Of April next
Any person may oppose this extension.
JAn20ThaV NJ II. I1l3dETT, Commissioner.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
BOARDING.

poAR DING-PLRAsANT FURNISHED
ID rooms, with board, at Mira THOMAS, s0s q
street. corner Eighth. northwest Janaitt.
DOAKDlNG.-BOARD, WITH OR WITHOUT
- Rooms, IN good locality, conyenient TO the
Executive Departments. Apply OF pld Twelfth
street, eetween and streets northwest sep2au
II nEsIRABi.E.-ELE AND NICELY FUR
~ kiSHED APARTMENTS, with BOARD, may
6e obtained on Srhc4ton at liO7 fstreet, opposits
National Republican., 1873-01-30

for publication. should be addressed to wN. J. Nun.
rAon, Proprietor NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. Washing
ton. d. o.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
rsg1roToMAc WATER HBNTs,
1873.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
VAIN R,osrRAn,. orricE.i

wArHn RxorsrRARs oTrioE,j
DISTRICT or COLUMBIA, \
wAhHtroTor, January 81, 157A y
Attention Ia called 10 the provision Of law requir'
ing the supply of water 10 be cut OF from all prem
iscs where rent remains unpaid at the expiration Of
thirty days after the same becomes due, which time
expires February l, ts7a
This law will be promptly and efectually infcrced
Bur the accommodation of persons who cannot At
tend during the day, this ofiios will be open every
evening during the week ending February l. be.
lweon the hours of 9 and D. m. for tho receipt Of
Water Rcnta TIMOTHY LUBEY,
Jans7St tStarl Water Registrar.
fSgeLOCAL ORGANIZATIONS or THB
~ District Of Columbia desiring TO periio
rate In The approaching inaugiiration coromohier
are respectfully requeatSd TO notify tho Secretary Of
tho Nyio Procession Committee y this earliest op
portunitJ. By order OF the Ooinmittee,
lsn@ lChron,starl N. TRlMbLE. seo'y.
fEoA MEETING OF THE STOCK
~ holders Of the Washington Gasllght Com.
Iany for the election Of directors will be held At
The once pf the Company No ul Tenth street on
MONDAY, the ID day Of February, isiR Polls viii
be OPENED at u m. and close az r m.
lalhh CuAs. b. BAILEY, Secretary.
f$y MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE IN
49, surance Company Of Newark, n. j., organ.
49," j.sTzHLEY JONES, Agent,
National Republican., 1873-01-30
PERSONAL

VNo STEPHEN TILToN BROWN, FORMERLY
of ueoTgetown, ID. O,--You are hereby notified
quired 70 respnnd to this notice within the space Of
one fnl year from the date hereof You will other.
J.w. DEEBLR, Executor.
TO THE BENEVOLENT The young man above
adlressed has not been heard from for long time
aud Is feared By some Of his friends that his mind
has given way, tho effects Of serious illneea some
time since, and that he may be In some insane
aHyl lum among strnngora II any one who secs this
be Eratefully receiycd by his frienda lie was last
hoard from somowhere In KAnHaa.
GkoRGErowS. ID. O., Jan. -. 1874 jnn9.wla
THE CoPARTNERsHIP EXISTING BE-
L tween John O, Lyle and Charles u, Tucks
under the firm name 81 JOHN q. LYLE d Co, L
this day dissolved by mutual CONSENT
set all bnls due and pay al claims aeAnst late nrm.
John q, LYLE,
CHARLES u. TUCKER
National Republican., 1873-01-30

f$5@ALRXANDRIA.- = COMPLETE AR
~ rannementA have been made for an early
and prompt delivery q the DAILY NATIONAL III.
PuhLIoAH Throughout the city, Persons desiriqg 70
subscribe will please leave their and address
at the Dining Saloon ofJ II. 81 MPsoN, No. IL King
street and they will be promIy served AZ the rate
tH-single copies can be obtained every morning
at the News DSpotH OF j. H. cox III King street. and
GEORGE r. FRENCH, 70 King street.
National Republican., 1873-01-30
az aITASSsgsASTEEEKssSf TSsSsASTyFsisSf 6fSFys EAIFSTERs

t1S YINE-aRowERs AND OTHERS.
4 desire 70 sell the IATENT RidHT FOR AN IN
PROVED BELLOWS, which Is Adapted to the use OF
Painters IN sanding, being lighter and more dura-
BILE, Aa well ~ economical. than any other In use
saving o. least one half the time aud expense aud Ia
the most perfect instrument for treatment Of the
GrApe disease BY means Of the sulphur Cure.
Parties desiring 70 purchase state the universal
JOHN W, HENDLRY,
leneou 0t D street, WashIngtnl. D. O
National Republican., 1873-01-30

DRFORE MY ANNUAL STOCK TAX
D ING shall Offer great Bargains in
DRESS GOODS,
BHAWLA.
CASSIMEREs,
AND BLANKETS,
giving an opportunity for the purchaser to save
Also opening line of CENTS WHITE SHIRTS,
u best material, Chiag -
Y. N. NAUDATN,
laD3 EnPA ave- south side, below Seventh bt
National Republican., 1873-01-30
THE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN

Twenty .hve cents per line Advertisements under
the head OF For Sale or Rent wanted" Lost and
Pound" and Personal" twelve and half cents per
National Republican., 1873-01-30
RATRs OF AnYERrIsINn.

Mail subscribers, Ssro per year; sLo for sN
onths, and t2oo for three months, invariably In
adyance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

The committee on privileges and elections
have had before them portion of the bank
books of Scott & Co., who were the bankers OF
Caldwell and Smith at the time Of the alleged
bribery at Topeka, in Kansas. The single
book examined shows that during the canvass
forty-two thousand dollars were drawn on the
checks of Caldwell and Smith from Scott u
Co., and that ten thousand dollars additional
were obtained by Caldwell's check on Scott Il
Co., Philadelphia Most Of this money was
drawn Just previous to the senatorial election.
In addition to this it is claimed that thlrty-slx
thousand dollars have been found outside of
the bank books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

It must certainly be very Notifying to the
citizens of this county, who are now 10 Europe
and, indeed, to the friends of u republican gov
ernment everywhere, to sec that large por-
ticn of the time and attention of the Congress
of the United States is now taken up with the
investigation of charges of bribery and corrup-
ton against many of those who compose the
national legislature. The question will natur-
ally force itself upon the minds of intelligent
people who live under monarchcaI govern
ments, if the system of political rule adopted
here, has not been comparatively, failure OF
late years? Formerly we could proudly boast
of the honesty and worth of our Legislators, and
the excellence and purity Of our institutions
and of those who made aud executed the laws.
Can we do so now? Can we now ask the PEG,
pie of other nations to follow an example, and
initiate what is presented to them in the pres
ent workings under our constitution? Alas
no. What isaow doing in Washington, is only
striking blows at the root Of republican IL
berty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-02-06

A few days since batch Of some forty or
fifty youthful Chinese women arrived at San
Francisco, from China, in the steamer Colora-
do. The news spread like wild-fre among the
Youthful male Cinnamon in the Chinese quar-
ter, and, attired in their best clothes, they
Hocked to the wharf to witness the exhllarat-
ing spectacle of the landing of the Chinese
damsels. After the custom-house inspectors
had examined the new arrivals, the futtering
bevy were transferred in express wagons to
jackson street, where they were to be sold to
those desiring wife.