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Prospect Hnrbor.

Prospect Hnrbor.
Mr.. John Pineo has given up the idea
of chasing wild Geese" and thinks he
can be more successful fishing, As he was
out one day this week and caught one.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Found dead this
morning May Sd between this village
and Birch Harbor. Lemuel Pray. a native
OF Gouldsboro. Mr.. Pray left Mr.. Free
land Rosebrooks for his home, about
miles distant. about O'Clock A. NJ. aud
at sunset was seen 10 pass through this
place, having been all day travelling miles.
1t is supposed that being cripple aud
exhausted with travelling he fell by the
road side and persisted there alone. His
age was about So.
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Domestic Ports.

PROSPECT HARBoR-Ar 1st. schs Bob, Lind
sey, loaded with lumber from Calais to Boston
Henrietta, Emerson. from Calais to Portland
Ar I'd, sch Black Warrior, Stevens, with
freight for Portland Packing Co. from Port
land.
sULLIvAN.-Cld I'd. sch Estella, Remick,
Boston.
CID Sd. schs Daniel Webster, Track, Boston
Shawmut, Phillips, Wellfeet; Laurie, Hager-
thy, Boston; S Dyer, Foss, do.
Ar 4th, sch Sea Queen, Noon, Ssco.
Ar 9Th, sch WOodcock, Foss. Rockland.
CALAIs-Ar oath, schs Watchman, Currier;
Sea Breeze, Freethy; Savoy, Robbins, and Mist,
Robinson, Boston; Champion, Lurvey, Dan.
vus.
Cid 3Ath, schs Petrol, Stanley, Providence |;
Flora A Sawyer, Nutter, New York.
Ar 18th, F1oreo, Hale.
Peters, Hopkins. Newport.
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. NAV 8.
The Treasury Department to-day estab-
IiShed an additional Special Agency The
District embracing the Collection Districts
OF Aroostook, Passamaquoddy. Machias,
Frenchman's Bay and Castine. to be known
A. The 10th District, with headquarters at
Passport, Me, under charge Of special
agent W. II. Hall
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1tsaI 4otifss.

To the Hon. the County Commit ssioners
,eit1ia and for the County Of HANCOCK, and
State Of Maine.
THE UNDERSIGNED, Inhabitants of the town
i OF Biuehill, In said County respectfully repre-
sent that SI,, location Of road or public high.
the end OF the road near Foster Harding's dwell
ing house in said Bluehtll; thence in a .outheriy
Jerry Slower. Isaac Parker ID and David Friends
land to some point on the road that runs by
James P. Woods dwelling house. And they pray
As above, and as in duty bound &C.
The seeclmcn laid out said road, and the
town refused to sccsPs The he ss%s. -, -. o,,
Bluehill, March 7, 1873.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK, ss,-Court Of County Commis toners,
April Term, A, d. 1s73.
-, Upon the foregoing petition It l: considered by
sponsible and that they ought 10 be heard touch.
ing the matter set forth In their petition, and
therefore order that the County Commissioners
meet Mt Foster Harding's In Bluehill on Tuesday
the 10th day Of June next, at one O'Clock L. NJ,
and thence proceed to view the route mentioned
hearing Of the parties and witnesses will be had
at some convenient place In the vicinity, and such
other measur taken in the premises as the Com.
missioners shall judge proper. And Il IL further
Ordered-that notice OF the time, place and pur.
pose Of the Commits sioners' meeting aforesaid be
given to all persons and corporations Interested
by serving attcsted copies of the petition and this
order thereon, upon the clerk of Biuehil and by
posting up attcsted copies as aforesaid, In three
pubic places in said town thirty days ut least
before the time appointed for said view, and by
publishing the petition and order thereon, three
weeks successfully in the Ellsworth American,
newspaper published at Els ~orsh in the County
of Hancock the first publication be thirty days
at least before the time of said view that all per
sons and corporations interested may attend and
be heard if they think 1T.
Attest, II. b. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
a tue copy of peti ton and order thereon.
3wl6 Attest, H. ID. SAUNDERS, Clerk.
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To Road Builders.

THE undersigned appointed by the town of Mt
L Desert at their Annual Meeting, March g. 1873
to contract for the building and pairing of roads
they will receive sealed propos als until he Nth
day OF Nay 1873. for the repair Of road from Ire
mont hne1n the western part of the town, to the
village OF some svilie also for the constru cton Of
road from the shore near the store OF Daniel
himball to the county road near the school
house at \. T. Harbor; also, around the Turn.
Cove u otter Creek in said town also for q road
from the Babson bridge SO called, to the count
price OF construction and for repairs to be stated
per rod. Also for the repair ofths Babson bridge,
and for the repair of the other roads in town
specifications OF the allowed named roads and
bridge can be seen at the Selectmens ONCE at Nit
Desert The undersigned reserve the right 10 re
ject any or all bids.
THADDEUS 8. SOMES Selacsmeo
DANIEL SOMES 81
CHAS. L. sOUTHARD Mt Desert
Mt Desert, April u, 1873. Avis
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From Portland.
PORTLAND, Nav 6.

PORTLAND, May 6.
Mrs. Lettuce Libby, an old lady of so
hung herself at her residence in Scarboro
at 80 o'clock this morning.
The Grand Lodge OF Masons met here
to-day, and David Cargill of Augusta was
reelected Grand Master, with the same
officers as last year.
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Business Notices.


eeoefaA Deostuty.
NORTH HAVEN, KNOX COUNTY Me-,
June 18th. 1871.
Mr.. JAMES FELLOWS. Chemist. st. Jobp. Y n.
DEAR SIR: Having used your chemical
preparation Of Hypophosphites. which was
recommended TO me by Mr.. Blagdon, Apoth-
ecary OF kockland, l am truly surprised with its
wonderful effects, because for several wears NV
health has been declining, notwithstanding
every means possible. which offered encourage
ment. was used by me. Several alarming
symptoms appeared. amongst which were dys-
pesia. palpitation of the heart, impoverished
blood, and great prostraiion. Since January,
when began the use Of your Syrup. my health
has steadily and amazingly improved so that
now II gives me great pleasure TO recommend
1t TO others, and in this way to show nv grati-
tide Tor return Of health. To all who require
remedy for debility, would saw they will find
your Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites just
what you say il is. Ibeleve II is the best prep
aration In use. am. Sir, &c.
ELEASER CRABrREE. JP.
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From Boston.
Oakcs Ames attacked by Par.
alysis.

BosroN. May G.
OAK Ames has been attacked by par
alyss and lies in a critical condition Hi,
physician gives but slight hopes of his re-
covery. for the reason that his system is
weakened by kidney trouble of five years
existence that threatened TO terminate in
Bright's disease. Mr.. Ames is CO years of
age
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| f ID.

Obituary notices, beyond the Date. Name and
Age must be pad for.
Eil>worth-3ith ult Eben O.. son Of Nahum
and Mary J. Richarison. aged Is years.
Walthim-May ri inst. Mrs. Loyina Moore
OF Ellsworth, aged l. years and months.
Franklin-30th ult-, Mrs. Julia NJ. wife OF
&. A. Cook. aged 10 ycsrs and months
Maine Farmer pleas copy.
Irenton-3d ult., Lonuic H., son Of Cant,
Sheldon and Hannah J. Brown, aged II years,
emonths and - days.
Dearest Lonnie he has len u,
And oar loss We deeply feel;
But IN Heaven We hope 10 meet him,
here our parting viii be no more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

THE PCRrsT AND SWEETEST CoD-LIvER
OIL is Hazard 4 and Csswelrs, made on the
sea shore, from fresh selected livers. by CAS-
WILL, HAZARD 4 Co; New-York. II is alb
>oiutely pure and sweet. Patients who have
once taken it prefer il to all others. Physi-
clans have decided it superior 10 any of tha
other oils IN market. 4w1.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives public notice
i to all concerned. that he has been duly ap-
pointed. and has taken upon himself the trust OF
An Administrator OF the estate OF
ALFRED HARPER. late OF fremont, in the
County of Hancock. deceased.
by giving bond as the law directs he therefore
requests all persons who are indebted TO the said
dcceaseds estate, to make immediate payment,
ai,d those who have any demands thereon to ex.
hibIt the came Tor payment.
REUBEN 4. HARPER.
February -. 1873 3wls.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

Ca-ioria is more than substitute for Cas-
tor Oil II is the only safe article in existence
which is certain to assimilate the food. regulate
the bowels cure wind-colic and produce natur
al sleep. II contains neither minerals. NOR
phine or alcohol. and is pleasant to take
Children need not cry and mothers NAV rest
Iftxt
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EMPLOYMENT To energetic men vnd wo
men. We give employment that pays from o. to
:, per day. Business strictly honorable, and
adapted TO every city, town and village. Send
!. Latham & Co.. 292 Washington St Boston.
Mass. tf5l.
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Edward Kent for Governor.
BANGOR. May, Z.

BANGOR. May, Z.
The Wing of this morning presents the
name of Edward Kent as a candidate Tor
Governor. 1t says his recall to the Chief
Magistracy would revive the popular en-
thusiasm of 1910.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

IMMFDIATELY.-if every family knew the
value OF Miss Sawyer's Sslve they would imme-
diatey purchase box and never be without il.
II your Druggist is out of this Salve and neglects
10 keep supplied. send seventy-fve cents rs d.
rected in another column. and say you saw the
advertisement in this paper. I5tf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives public notice
L to all concerned that he has been duly ap.
pointed. and has taken upon himself the trust OF
an Administrator OF the estate Of
AARON HOW ARD, late of BTooksville in the
County "f Hancock. deceased
by giving bond "a the law Directs he therefore
requests all persons who indie bted to the said
dcceasef- estate. To make immediate payment,
and those who have any demands thereon to ex.
hihit the same tor payment.
ERAsTUS REDMAN.
April 9Th, 1873. 3wl7.
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Dedham.
Martha Salter was arrested on Tues
day. April 29th, for stealing watch from
the house of J. B. Burrill of Dedham. She
was examined before Trial Justice Pillsbu-
ry of Bucksport, and bound over to the
October Term of the Supreme Judicial
Court for Hancock County.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

The crew of Sch. Lady of the Ocean,
Dodge, OF Bangor. at this place with lum-
Der and brick for 4. NJ. Ogden. left ia tie
boat on Saturday last while the captain
was ashore. The boat was found at Duck
brook No cause assigned, aud the captain
had no suspicion of their intention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

~ Court OF Probate holden at Ellsworth with
IN and for the County III Hancock on the "a
Wednesday Of April, 4. u, l-93.
WILLIAM EASTMAN named Executor in a
W certain instrument purporting 10 be the last
viii and testament Of Nancy l.. Eastman late of
Fenobsco;, in said county deceased, having pre-
senicd the same for probate;
ORDERED THAT the said Executor give notice
10 al persons interested by causing copy Of this
Order To be published three week. sncce- siycly
IN The Ellsworth American, printed at Ellsworth
that heY may appear AT a Probate Court to be
holden IN Bucksport on the third "Wednesday OF
May next at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and
show cause II any they have why the said Ins tru
ment should not be proved. approved and allowed
A. The last VIII and Testament of said decca sed.
5wlG' PAKhER TUCK, Judge.
true copy-Attest: GKo. A. DYER, Reg'r
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BIuehell.

The quarries at this place are being
extensively worked the present season,
and large contracts have been secured
Capt. N. X. Chase has agreed to furnish
stone to the amount of 500. 1000. Messrs.
Joseph Wescott & Son. to the amount Of
$40. geo, and G. w. Collins, to the amount
OF 81, 900. Business is consequently
lively.
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Notice.

Picked up adrift, April 9th. in Frencbman's bay
nve Porgie nets. The owner can have the same
Dy proving property and paying Charged.
inquire Of JOSEPH SINCLAIR
ewl6' Iron Bound Island,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

STAGNATION in the blood tends to produce
nine-tenths Of the diseases s'hesh is heir to-"
This. however, 10 obviated, WITHOUT DEBILI.
IATING the system, by administering LATHAM's
CATHARTIC EXTRACT. u5l
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

-Messrs. Brewer d Brothers are new
topping the Schr. Fairfield at their yard.
With their mill and yard connected they
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ST. PETERSBURG Nav. 6.

81. TEIEksBJkG MAY, o.
Hon. James L. Orr L. S. Minister died
Monday, night from Inflammation OF the
Lungs,
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ID. 1873.
Upon the foregoing petition. ORDERED That
SAID petitioner give public notice to all persons
Interested, by causing copy Of the petition, and
this order thereon, to be published three weeks
successfully in the Ellsworth American, a news
paper published in Ellsworth. in said County
that they may appear at a Court of Probate Tor
said County. 10 be held at Bucksport. on the 81
Wednesday OF May next, at ten OF the clock IN the
forenoon, to shew cansc IL any they have. why
the prayer OF SAID petitioner should not be grant.
cd Parker trek Ju1vr
Attcst.-ttEo. A. DYER, Register. Swl7.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

salsbsry's Cove.
A Meeting House is to be built at SAILS
bury's Cove the present season.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

ly. We would notice others. but our Mu-
steal Editor was so overcome, that he has
not vet recovered, and we have had to de-
pend upon one Of our "supes."
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Notice,

no the owners of the Union Meeting House in
l. Mt Desert. and to the Pew owners therein.
Pursuant to q warrant addressed to me by
Jonathan Hamor, Justice oil the Peace for Han.
cock County, you are hereby notified that there
in the said Meeting House, at Somesviile in Mt.
Desert, on the l4th day Of May next, at 81 O'Clock
r. NJ, for purposes OF Incorporation.
b. T. ATHERTON.
Dated April %, 1873. avis,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

Loss OF A MAINE NEssEL.-Boston, May 5.
The schooner Edward, Capt Dodge. from Ellis
worth. Me-, with timber for ProvincetOwn,
went ashore Saturday night in the storm on
Marshfield beach. The crew were saved. The
vessel is a total loss. The sails and rigging
were saved.
Sch Glide, (of Manchester) Miller, from Blue
hill for Boston, put into Salem Sd inst. Reports
was at anchor in Gloucester harbor on Friday
night. and during the gale parted her chains
and put away for Salem, and run ashore at the
upper part of the harbor, foot Of Leach street,
where she lies in an easy position; will preba-
bly, be got of afler discbarging deck LOAD of
spars.
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MARINE LIST.


Ellsworth Port.
CLEARED.
Mayl.
sch Talent, -, prookiin.
sch ohve Branch, Hodgains Salem.
Sch Grace. Alley, Boston.
Sch Engineer. Maswell, Boston.
Sch scioto, sadler, Thomaston.
sloop Dolphin, smith, LamOIne.
ARRIVED.
Sch Elizabeth, Murch, Boston.
sch Earl, Furgerson. Belfast.
Sch Ella, IIodgkins Rockland.
Sch Huzzar, HodgkIns, Rockiand.
CLEARED.
May
Sch Alma Ondlin Merrill Bluehill.
Sch Agenora, Jordan, Boston.
sch Senator, Lancaster. Boston.
sch Adam Bowlby, Bella,ty, Boston.
May 8.
Sch Lueila, Ray. Boston.
sch b Franklin, Ball, Rockland.
sch Polly Caressa, Watson, BrooklIn.
Sch Liaison. Milhken, Bar Harbor.
Sch Pioneer, Gray, Rockland.
Wind North East, clear and fine.
Mays.
ARRIVED.
Sch Diamond, Smith. Rockl.nd.
sch Belle. higgins Salem.
Sch Emily, Jordan, Salem.
Sch Delaware, Stevens, Boston.
Sch Express, Smith, Portland.
Mayo
sch ID Lawrence, Young, Boston.
sch William Pickering, Patten, Boston.
Sch Doris, Keith Boston,
sch Caressa, Sa,ldler, Boston.
Sch James Tilden. Davis, Boston.
Sch Ganges Jordan, Boston.
CLEARED.
May Z.
Sch Earl, Cunningham, New York.
Sch Stately. Grant, Rockland.
Sch Ella, Hodgkins. Rockland.
sch Huzzar, Hodgkins, Rockland.
ARRIVED.
rinky Regulator, Grant, Roc iand.
SloOp Hero, smith, Bar Harbor.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

THE following list Of taxes on real estate of
i NONRESIDENT owners in the town OF BROOKLYN
for the year of 1872 in bills committed to Nelson
Herrick, Collector of said town, ON the 18th day
of May 1872, has been returned by him to me as
remaining unpaid the I'd day OF March 1873
by his certificate Of that date and now remain un-
paid And notice Is hereby given that II the SAID
taxes, interest and charges not paid into the
treasurer oi said town within eighteen months
from the date OF commtmenC of the said bills so
much oil the real estate taxed will be sufficient
to pay The amount therefore, including
interest and charges Will without fuI Their notice
be sold at public auction at the store OF Nelson
Herrick in said town, the l3t day of Decsm-
Der 1878
Acres Val. Tax.
solomon CLARK, House Lot
A-a smiths, h15 sla5
James Hamilton, House and Barn l73
- " 80 Acres Land 3.5, $50
Alex. Hamilton, House and Barn 2aj
- 80 10 Acres Land so S5-
johnson Staples, House and Barn 49,
" " One Out Building IS
T. As Acres Land 2+u I'll
Geo. X. Reed Ocean Oi.works
undivided 125 aa5
Geo. {. Dow, House and Barn 325
- - 81 Acres Land
VIM. Hooper farm 49, 9ls
X. A. HERklCk, Treasurer of BROOKLYN
May Sd. 1878. awIa
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Caution.
A PAYING BUSINESS F.!

Is OFFERED to every energetic man who wants
to make from s4O to els week. We want such
agents, local and travelling, in every city and tow
in New England. For particulars, cali on or ad.
over the Quincy MARKET. Bosom. Mass. &c. AVIS
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House Lots for Sale.

THE subscriber offers for sale enc hunar~A
] eligible H0use Lots, located wtIhin one
fourth OF mile Of the Bridge, which he will sell
en- favorable terms.
ROBERT GERRY.
Ellsworth, April %, 1878. Smoslss
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Boots e. Shoes,
In this Department We clam to have the best
selected stock in the City.
All the NObby Styles.

NAV be found here. French and American Kid
Button Roots Kid and Serge Newport Ties the
very aiest ami the pobbiest shoe out. A full line
OF foNed, Button and Polish Boots Plain Serge
Button and Polish La dies and Misses slippers,
Croquct and Plain Congress Boots. . II styles and
Prices, Low Cut Serge and Goat Polish and Low
heel and spring heel Congress Boots for Old La.
dies wear, Chdren's Button and Polish Boots
Pcgged Shoes. Ankle Ties &c. Boys Lace and
Congress shoes, Mems French Calf scotch Welt
Box lee. Low cut and Congress Shoes, latest
styles. OyerRatcrs Sewel and L egg.d Calf Boots.
plain and box toe, Thick Boots, Buckle and Lace
Brngans and Goat Shoes. Mems. Bows louths'
aud Women's Rubber Boots and Overs, French
Dressing. BronEing, Backing, shoe brushes, shoe
Thread, shoe Horns, Boot Buttons. Button Hooks
&c. We cannot be beaten in tho city quantity
quality price.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

In this Department we have verv large and
choice assortment, such as Japanese Silks, AID
stripes, Cashmeres, Thibets, Alpacas, De-
LANES, Empress Cloths, Plaids, Plain. Strip
cd and Corded Dress Goods, Percales,
French Cambrics, Piques, Drilliags,
ID uck, Cassimeres, Cottonades, Table
Linen, Flannels, Ginghams, Silesia,
Trash, skirts, Nv erals, Shawls, Batting,
Cotton Warp Thread, Buttons. LSdies'
Gents and Chldren's Gloves and Hosiery, Col
lars, Towels, Corsets, Belts. wallets. Knitting
Cotton, Combs, spool and Skein Silk, Velvet Rib.
bon, Umbrellas, and in fact, everything
usually found in a First class
Dry Goods Store.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-05-08

There Are several large houses used As
lodgings only, and at the height OF the
season every available room near the
hotels are secured for that purpose
May Sd. 1873. l..
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THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives public to all
i concerned. That she has been duly appointed
and has taken upon herself the trust of an Adj
ninistratrix of the estate OF
DONALD NICHOLSON late of Bucksport
In the County of Hancock. Mariner dec eased, by
giving bond the law directs; she therefore re
quests all persons who are indebted to said de
eease,i's estate t. make immediate payment end
those who have any demar DIS thereon To exhibit
the same Tor payment.
JOHANNA NICHOLSON
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JOHANNA NICHOLSON.
April Il, 1873 swle.
no THE HON. Judge of Probate of the Conn

i ty of Hancock.
The under signed administ of the estate of
John Barrett, late of Surry, in said County OF
Hancock, deceased. respectfully represents that
the goods and chattels, rights and credits OF said
deceased are not sufficient 10 paw his inst debts
and charges of administration. by the sum Of three
hundred dollars. wherefore your petitioner prays
your Honor To grant him License To cell AZ public
or private sale and convey all of the real estate
of the deceased, Including the reversion OF the
widows DOVER thcrein,) TO satisfy said debts and
charges OF administration.
}. T. oSGOoD, Admir-.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-24

JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY TO LEVY
SPECIAL TAX.
SECTION I. Be u enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the State Of South
Carolina now met and sitting In General As
sembly, and by the authority Of the same,
That the County Commissioners OF Bcaufor;
County, be- and they are hereby authorized and d.
rected to levy and collect q special tax of--mils
on the dollar on all the taxable property of said
County for the year ending October sist, .iS72 ami
continue the collection OF the same each succeeding
year until the sum Of thirty thousand dollars
ia 0O0 shalt have been collected said 70 be used
exclusively for the purpose Of paying the past In
debtedness Of the said Beaufort County.
SEC 2. That all persons holding claims against said
County be. and they hereby required 10 file list
of such claims with the amount and date thereof In
the office of the County Treasurer within thirty days
from and after the passage Of this Joint Resolution
SEC. 3. That II shall be the duty Of tho Treasurer
to pay said claims in the order Of their priority
SEC. 4. Any officer authorized and empowered TO
carry out the provisions Of this Joint Resolution who
shall fail In any respect In the performance OF such
duty, shall be deemed to have committed malfea-
sance In Office and upon conviction shall forfeit his
office and shall be subject to fine Of not less than
one hundred nor more than thousand dollars, at
the discretion Of the Court.
Approved February 2S, 1873.
TREAsuRER's OFFICE
Beaufort, IS. C., April /. 1878.
Tn compliance with the above Joint Resolution, all
persons having claims against the County Of Beau
fort, are required 10 file list with the date and
amount thereof, In this Office, within thirty days
''''- GEO. HOLMES,
County Treasurer.