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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

" +. uENRI'S SCHOOL,
49, On Alfred street. between. King and
ship Engine Building.
This SCHOOL FOR BOYS which has been
in operation, with the exception of the years of
the war, since tho year 1851, will commence It's
n8xs annual session on the 18th Of SEPIEMB,R Il.
The torns OF tuition, depending on branches
taught range from ST to Sl2 rer quarter IN ad-
ranc,, with al extra charge of So per quarter
tor tuition in either OF the Ancient or Modern
Languages.
g.,t~ he school room will be open after the
til Of September from 8 u. m. to II m. for the
examination and classification of pupils wishing
TO enter the School aug A-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

KY S. MOORE,
MACHISIsT AND BLACKSMITH,
No. Is Union street,
Alesandria, Va:
Where BE is prepared TO furnish II h',' -; =;
MACHINERY, WROUGHT AId IA"'
IRON FEN CES, SC .;.o:
Repairing done with dispatch, and 3: PER-. III
thst were chsrged previous 10 ;1e "i.:. ~ -
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OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,
~ Washington, D. c., March 20, 1873
On and after Tuesday NEXT, eT--~
April lst, boats Of this company will s 81.
leave Washington and Alexandria at g. 7.15, g.
Q, ~ and ll.00 q. m, II m, and |, 2, 8, 4, 5,
and 100 p. IN. S. 5. HOW1SON, Prest
S. GEDNEY, Supt. NH I!-tf
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GREEx.s Norrox House.
SPECTACLES A SPECIALITY,
AND
EYE GLASSES IN ENDLESS VARIETY.

SPECTACLES, EYE GLASSES,
CONVEX CONVEX,
CONCAVE, CONCAVE.
Full stock, of every style and number, just
opened, especially for the fall trade. Those who
use glasses are invited to call in and inspect stock
and test the merits of the above goods. 23c, SOC,
75c, 81, 81 &c, advance to $40 for best g3ld1.
TO protect every customer against any probable
ity OF deception, Spectacles and Eye Glasses are
sold with the positive understanding that should
they not give entire satisfaction the money will
be refunded ut any time within thirty days.
sCpS CHARLES w. GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN
= Mrs DRE1FUS', 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

NTISS TEBBS, for eight years one of the
Iva Principals of Belle Haven Institute, will
open SEPTEM Der 18th, 1873, a SCHOOL
FOR GIkLS, Mt No. 125 Queen st. A limited
number received. aug 22-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

CoW FEED.
FRESH GRAINS at PORTNER'S BREW
cry every day. Dsirymen wishing to be sup
piled with Grains during the winter would do
we'll to make their contracts now.
sep 6-lw ROBERT PORTNER.
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E.f.vCr GUOUS.

GOOD KID GLOVES for fifty cents at
VI Mrs. DRE1FUS', 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

= ACE EDGING, EMB'Y., PRINCES, sc.
IL \ full assortment, and corresponding with
ali other goods i'll cheapnass.
iy2 Mrs DRElFUS, lCO King street.
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.E.;EEE,>f.TS.

Cash psiG for old iroh snd BIAS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-09-18

NEW EMPRESS LINE OF STEAMERS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-02-28
Not tor Sale In HOOK or News
stores.

THE ALDINE, while issued tn all the
regularity, has none of the temporary or
timely interest characteristic OF ordinary
periodicals. II rs ah elegant miscellany OF
pure, light, and graceful literature; aud
a collection of pictures the rarest spec-
mems of artistic skill. in black aud white.
Although each succeeding number affords
a fresh pleasure TO its friends, the real vail
ue and beauty of THE ALDlNE will be
most appreciated after it has been bound
up At the close Of the year. While other
publications may claim superior cheap
ness. az ompnred with rivals OF u similar
class, TUE ALDINE is u unique and orig
inal ronception-alone and upappraached
absolutely without competition in price
or charact The possessor OF a complete
volume cannot duplicate the quantity Of
hue paper and epgravings in any other
shape or number OF volumes far ten times lis
cost; and then, there are lie cAroaos. besides!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-02-28
ART DEPARTMENT..

Notwithstanding the increase in the
price Of subscription last Fall, when THE
ALDlNE assumed us present noble proper
tloGs aud representative character the
edition 'eas more than Doubted during the
pasf yeaI; proving thai the American pub
lie appreciate. and will support. a SINGER.
effort in the cause OF Arr Tle publi.he
n x.oas to justify the ready confdrner
thJs demons rated, have expried them
selves 10 tie utmost TO iev -lop aud improve
the wort; an1 the plans for the cominl
year, rs unfold 1t by the month Y issues
will astonish aud delight even the most
saneuiue frienis oi THE ALDlNE
The publishers are author znI tc an-
nounce des zns from many Of the most eul J.
inelt ar lists Of America
In addition TIE ALDISE wi repro
duce exampIe- OF the best foreign masters,
set CT d with u view TO the highest artistic
success, ard greatest general Interest,"
avoiding sucf as have hecome familiar.
through Photographs, OF copies of any
k,nd
Fhe quarterly tinted plates. or 1873
VIII reproduce four OF JONI 5. DAVIS inlm-
liable child-~kelch"s, appropriate TO thu
lolr seasons. fuese plates. appearing in
the l4,u"s tor January, April. July, AMI
Uetob +, would be alone worth the price Of
IA yea : subscr piI0n
The popular feature # copiouslv illus
trat-d "Carisiin1s" number viii be eontin-
ued.
To Possess such valuable epitame Of
tbs arr wur Il, n a cost 50 trhIug. will
command the suhscr uIiuuS nj tnouSondy
IN every section OF The coun'ry; hut as
he n-etulneas and attractions OF THE A.
DINE can he enhanced, in proportion 10
the numerical increase of It's supporters
the publishers propose 20 make ''assuF-
ance douhiy sure by the following I'M
parailrlej offer OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-02-28

CIRCUIT CoURT-PIERcE COUNTY.
George Brofey against Lei j. Rich
oraSon and Martha G.. Richardson.
Notice is hereby given that /. the under
signed referee, duly appointed by the
Court and by virtue Of and in pursuance o.
judgment and decree of foreclosure and
.ale. rendered by the Circuit Court of
Pierce county in the above entitled action
on the third day Of December. 1872. at a
general term of said Court, held at the vii
iage of Ellsworth in said county, commenc
ing on the fourth Monday of Nov, A. D.,
1872, shall on the 25th day Of JAN, A. D.,
1873 At O'Clock. p. ~ Of said day. 81
he front door of the Post Office in the viii
lagc of River Falls, in said county, offer
for sale az public auction. aud sell TO the
highest bidder, the following described
real estate. to-wt:
The southwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter Of section thirteen: the east half OF
the southwest quarter of section four, and
all Of the southeast quarter Of section four.
except a strip off of the east side which is
cut off by the road running from The coun-
" line on the north TO the south line OF
SAID land. being twenty rods wide al the
south end. and six and one half rods wide
~ the north end, the same more or less:
all OF said land lying in township twenty
seven, range eighteen, county Of Pierce
aud State Of Wisconsin. 237
w. Howard Referee.
ABSER MoRsE Plaintiffs Attorney.
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THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
TERMS,

80 PER ASSUM, IN ADVANCE, WITH OIL
CHROAOs FRRE.
THE ALDlNE will. hereafter. be obtain
able only by subscription here wall be
no reduced or ciab rates; cash Tor sub
scripIions must be sent to the publishers
dlreet, or han led 10 the local agent, withoai
responsibility TO The publishers. except 10
case wnere the certificate Is given, bsAr-
Jag fac suHile sign .tire OF JAMES SUTTON
a. Go.
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wccd'- EasnI '. Tavorito

The Best Sewing Machine now in use. -
sample Machines on exh bition at the Book
Store Of Levings' Sisters, where prices and
instruction IN using the Machines, can be
obtained
w. y. kncsies is Travelling Agent
for this Machine ia this locality, and lac
respectfully invites the attention of all de
string to purchase a machine for family
use. TO these machines.
River Falls, August !. 1872.
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Pro psctas for 1873 Sirh Yer.
ZEE 2LRE.VE.

An Wlasrq,eg Rs,fsly Jo4r IA a43us-ssiiy
adaa1He2 tJe5e ne Hmdsom.st Peri a.
zeal ia he World 4 Sepyessn,d.
tee and Champion II liner
,csu 14.gs
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PREMIUM CIROIOs VOa 1873.

Every subscriber TO FhE ALDINE. WOO
lays "a advlnce TOR the year 1873 viii re-
ceive, wiihout additional Charge, n pair Of
beautiful chTomas, auer } J. Hi, the
eminent English painter TIE pictarea.
entitled The wiring, Bell, ami '.Crosstag
the Moor. are 1870 inch Is are printei
ir0m - dif rrn. plates. requiring - i'm
pressions and UNITS 90 perfect eaca picture.
be same chromos are sold for $50 per
pair, In the arr stores. rs IL is the deter
m naii1u of ITS conductors 10 keep TIE
ALOINE ru, OF the reach Of competition IN
every department. The cRFom1s will be
found corrrspOniI g'y ahsal OF any thai
eau be of fcJ by aay other peri1dcai-.
Every subscriber will receivea certificate
owes the signature of the publishers. Guar.
dateeiRg that the chrOmos delivered snail
be equal TO The samples furnished by the
agent. or The money will be refunded
Tue DISTRIBUTION of pictures OF this grade,
rec to the subscriber 10 u i've dollar peri
odicaL will mark an epaca Ia the history
OF ART; aud. considering he Unprecedented
cheapness OF The price tOr ldE ALDIN
itself. the marvel tails little IN ri OF
miracle, even TO tnose best acquainted
wth the aonievements OF inyenlVe genius
aud Improved mechanclcll appliances
For illustrations OF these clron Is. see
November issue of TIE ALDiNE
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under he care OF MIR. RICH
ARD HENRY STUrDARp, assisted by the
The best writers aui poets OF the day. WAC
will strive to nave the literature of Tua
ALDlNE always IA keeping VITA ils artIs
tic MI racIinns
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-03-07
UNION SAVINGS BANK,
OF COT UMBIA, s. c. ""
Authorized Capital, &500.CCO.
Subscribed Capital, s144.t00.

TINHIS BANK is now open for the transac-
l. lion Of q GENERAL BANKING, EX-
CHANGE and SAVINGS DEPOSIT BUSI-
NESS.
DEPosITs OF ONE DOLLAR AND Up
WARDS will bo received, and interest sl-
lowed at the rate OF Seven Per Cent; per an
mum on Certificates Of Deposits, and Biz Per
Cent on Accounts; also, General Deposits re-
ceived, subject to Checks at any time.
COLLECTIONS attended to 1T all accessible
points, and remittances made promptly.
The Bank ia located next door to the Caro-
lima National Bank. and will for the present
have the use Of tho very superior Vault Of
that Bank. This gives depositors an addi-
tionsl guaranty for the safe-keeping Of their
funds.
This Bank is also made capable, by it's
charter, OF acting as Executor, Administra-
tor, Guardian, Trustee, &c., by appointment
OF any person OF. court OF competent authori-
ty. aud is now ready 10 accept and execute
trusts OF this character. All funds Of this
kind will draw Seven Per Cent. Interest from
the timo Of deposit until paid out.
j.. P. SOUTH ERN, President.
G.. NJ. WALKER. Cashier.
D1nEcTons -R. q. Shiver, 8. L. Leaphart. ].
81. Kinard, ". B. Gulick. Geo. symmers, A..
Cooper. Dec 80 3mo
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CENTRAL NATIONAh B&NK,
-"fsiD ~ ~ - Or = -! Il s-Nirt
.":{a1s O OF U n n A. s.eC!3 q .'s~
$4,000
S5W,QW

:. '-~S S---::a s-:,i n'h5 !
Present Capttab ..f. ~. ,.sl60, 600
AuthortEed Oopttai, ~ $50o,ooO
u.G az OFFICERS.
JOHN B. PALMER, President.
A. g. BRENIZER, Cashier. .'s.!sI ai.A
y. N. G. BUTT. Assistant Cashier. ~.
VHHIS BANK will soon occupy It's magnifi-
l. cent thrce.story and Mansard Roof build
ing, now In course Of construction on the
cornerof Plain and Richardson streets, but
for the preeent will do business ntits old
Banking House, opposite Columbia Hotel. a
General Banking BusinesB transacted. Ger
tificatos Of Deposit, bearing interest at the
rate OF seven Per cent. pei. .anntlm. issued:
Notes, Bills OF Exchange and other evidences
Of debt discounted, and money loaned on COL
laterals: stocks, Bonds, Gold, Silver bought
and sold. Drafts on all the prominent cities
in the United States bought and sold. y .f.y
PIREoroRs-J. Eli Gregg. John B. Palmer,
son, j g. ". Besfden, tot Copeland Bear
den,l II. l.. Bryan. iof Bryan d MeCarter, }
". o. Swafield, tof H. & ". G. Swafaeld,) ".
B. Stanley, J. Q. Seegers; Samuel MCGOWAN,
Abbeyille; J. II. Ricn, Winnsboro. Feb 8
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:. COLUMBIA I /! HOTEL,


q Ooenders
the
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-03-07
Columbia Music Store.
LyBrand & Son

TSAKE pleasure in calling the attention OF
Il tho public to an examination OF their
STOCK OF MUSICAL MERCHANDISE, con-
sisting Of Pianos. Church and Parlor Organs,
Melodeone, yiolins, Guitars, Banjos, Flutes.
Accordeons, Brass and Silver Band Instru-
ments OF all kinds. Also, Sheet Mu4ic and
Instruction Docks for every class OF Musical
Music sent by mail. post paid, on receipt OF
price; and all kiuds Of Musical Goods sent by
Express, when ordered. to any part Of the
State, marked G. o. D. Good Second hand
Pianos and Organs for sale cheap, for cash.
Pianos, Organs and MelodcoHs tuned and re-
pairod in a satisfactory manntr:ard d will give
especial a attention to Packing, Removing and
shipping Pianos for other parties to any poin
desired. at moderate p1icea.
All orders promptly attended 20 and satis-
faction guaranteed to those favorinE ue with
their patronage. Send for our catalogue of
Sheet Music and Musical Merchandise. III.
ohardson street, = few doors above PHnN1x
Office, Oolumbis. 9. @. Nov7
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By Committee Of Practical Mac achinists.
7NHE simplicity, dura bility, ease of manage.
L ment and great range of work Of this
Machine has made it the universal favorite,
and loading family Sowing Machine for more
than twenty years, and hence It is no expert.
ment to buy one.
For sale. on monthly instalments, second
door below PHGNlx Office, Columbia, 9. G., by
A. PURsLEY,
Feb ~ Agent for Pnrsley Il Trump.
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RICHARDSON'S
me w M ETHOD
u IA N o.!

Unequaled- 80 admitted by
tho leading P1sno.forte Teachers of
tho country, and its annual
sale Of q, 900 copies
abundantly tes.
q; ..I titles to the y ~ ,.y1
.LEErs fact. ~. J; y :,
Tne TAACHHR-Cannot. use . moro tho.
rough Or effective me-
$50 thod..3 ,-NL
the L-Oannot study from mora
= = H:g+ .r..., concise or attractive
As .rs - syatem. . i#
Tne DEALEH-Osnnot keep In stock Z
book for which there iB
f'ss surer and greater de.
u,- y :. mand. y
Sold sy cry whore: Price $s.75., ~ ,,.s ,.
OLIVER DITaON Il CO., Boston. IN. 4 -,
CHAs. a. DITSON d CO., I'll B'dwsy, n. 7,
March 5 TwT >
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ponno has !od for
Hotel
L.
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Water Notice.

Water Notice.
A LII persons using city water are hereby
n notified that from and after this date th O
ordinance in relation to the uaing OF water
will he strictly and rieidly enforced. All pep
Sons leaving their hydrants or water spouts
By order Of the Mayor. CHAS. BARNUM,
Dec 81 City Clerk.
A whole family cured OF bilousnees with
ono box Ut Heinitsh's Blood and Liver Pills
This is cheap, practice. How is IL? Why, the
pi'' Good
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r. wela1Re af,kehsknis. s,.s--r-,
soU11 oA1oIIHkRAI ConrAsx,
Os1na1RAtB, 0s,6ept. 28, 1879.
k&1 to ossaEsS e iS.o 81 ssesauls sssss dc
and after Sunday, 29th instant:
+cha 1An xHPfHssEHaxa faAir.H
Leave Co!umbts st............. sd cam
Leave Ohar1est stonat.. .......,.!,.. $50 N
lrrive At Columbia at.. ;........:.., $40 b m
NIGHT xIPanss, fazlenT +FD, Accon4oD1r1ox
Leave Oolnnbia, 80 m Arrive. $40 q NJ
Arrive Oi.a arleston 7.10pp Leaye.. ,IBs -.
Camden Train will run Monday, " WednesdaJ
and Friday, as follows:
Leave Camden at ':l720A NJ
Arrive At Columbia at T.. III IS AM
Leave Columbis sat........:....... 400 2. Ii.
Arrive at Camden at............ 6,55P, n.
A. L. TYLER, Vice President.
q. y. PIcKINs. General Ticket Agent. ~
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Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta 4, Z
SUPERINTENDENT'S. OFFICE,
C6IUNBIA. 6. c.. &entPmhnf % 1Rro

CuaIIotte. ColumDla and Augusta K Z
SUPERINTENDENT'S. OFFICE,
C6ITAB1A,, 8. c., September %, 1872.
,oiI6x,s ON ma oft .its5 atis Tits ,,, fste: e
run over this road: avn n
GOING SOUTH.
Train MOL. Train No. 2.
Leave Charlotte. ..7.16 Ii. s.2OP.M.
Leave Columbia. ;. 20 P. NJ 8,SOA. NJ
Arrive Augusta. .7.42 P. III. ,8.20A. ID.
GOING NORTH.
Leave Augusta..... .6.85 AM 5.b0P.M.
Leave Leave; 0olutnbia. Col .11.5s Am. 11.e5P. n.
arrive Charlotte. .6.l5 p. n. 6.00A. II.
Standard Time ten minutes slower than
"Nsshington; Na si1 minutes ahead CeIumtis,i
NO. Train daily; No. 2 Train daily, SIM
neGtion to all points North. South and West.
Through tickets sold and baggage checked
JAMES ANDERSON, aener al Sup.
Z. r. DoRsIY, Gen. Freight and Ticket Agent
Wilmington, Columbia and Aug. 3. E.
BuPERINTEnDENT's UF11cx,
WILMINGTON, N. o., October 2, 1872.
SSs ~ IN AFTER this date thu
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Lawyers, T. Ike Notice.
f11HE second volume, now series. OF ri.
Il OllARDSON'S LAW REPORTS is now
ready. and for salo by r., BRYaN.
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Fresh Biscuits.
ENAnINA A, Pearl. Oyster, Vino. Dntter, blk,
II Picnic. Cream, Corn Hill, Lemon, Soda,
DO. all fresh. Eor sale low by
Oot9 HOPE K GYLES.
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Building Lot for Sale.
GUITABLE for the erection OF T"wG o- aso.c
- Houses. Located corner Of Lumber and
Bull streets. Measures 108 feet each way.
TerMa cash. Apply at this Office
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Choice Wines.
R0 BASKETS HElDSICK CHAMPAGNE,
ctI 10 cases Sparkling Catawba,
10 cases "Nix f5a;u
10 csses 'Knllcy's" Island Wine.
10 nases "Red s. al, !"
9casks Harmony Sherry"
casks "Amontila,lo Sherry"
casks "Resere Madeira"
For sale by HOPE& GYLES,
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The Doctors Recommend Seegers Beer
N prelerenoet to London Porter and Scotch
L Alc. Why? They know 1t is unadult terat ed
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Seegers' Beer is Pure.
TT don't contain Cococulus Indieus1 Fir b
/ Berrie e aktsleepy or headache
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Wilmington, Columbia and Aug. B. r.
SUpRRIHTFMnYHrsa f,vv,c.

WILMIFaToH, n. O., October z. lS72.
E IN EEa1R AFTER this date thu
= - xeE:1x following schedule viii
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-02
Who is He d?

Tilc Colonel Mckenzie whose dash into Meg
i q" has attracted recently 50 much attention
is I'll" sun Of Commodore MCKENZIE, whose
nlmc WAS originally SIIDELL, and who WAS
I &c brother of JoHS SLIpELI. of New Orleans.
Confederate Commissioner, who was, with
hi> colleague the late JAMES NJ. MASON, cap
[ !rpd during the war on the British vessel
Trent. Commodore NCkENzIE's name was
changed from SIIDELL to CRAFTY relation
whose fortune he Inherited. The Commo-
tlore COR Captain, for there was no such law
f Il rank rs commodore in the United States
n IVY became famous some thirty years ago,
while commanding the United States brig
SoncrS. for hanging at the yard-arm OF his
vessel midshipman SrhNcER, son Of the then
Secretary of War ,IoHS {. SPENCER. upon the
r,rGc of mutiny. With youn. SPENCER WAS
also hung coXswain CROMWELL and Il sailor
This act of Captain MCKENZIE was generally
esteemed one OF excessive rigor, induced by
some mental extravaganza Of that officer.
It ha / Il serious effect upon him in after life,
and was believed to have FASTENED his death
OF our border hero we have this account
"Rantlall Slidell Mckenzie graduated at
West Point in 1862, and entered the army Us
second lieutenant Of engineers. He rost
rapidly, and at the close of the war he held
the rank of breGct major-gcneral Of voun.
teefs aud captain OF engineers in the rcgu.
iar army. He was made colonel and sen,
TO Texas in command of the Forty.firs re.
gimen, of infantry (colorcd), where nc has
been operating stree in defence of the Dor
der. His raid into Mexico h's, made him IA
NOUS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-02
xsy, Pine Tax in st. Louis.

Tn the wear 1865 special taxes were levied
in ST, Louis to pay for the laying of water.
n;pc. About two hundred thousand dollars
cf this fax were collected. We learn from
the last issue of the Democrat received at
this Office that recently ''an act has been
~passed authorizing the return to the pro-
"pertv-owners of all amounts paid for he lay
ling of water-pipe." But great trouble has
been encountered in the attempt to refund
MANY people have no receipts, having LOST
or DESTROYED them. and therefore cannot gel
their money. \ grand jury, in session il.
s.. Louis, made the following recommends
ton
I'VE recommend to the City Council tha,
an ordinance he passed under which the
Water Board shall be authorized to recog
nize the City Engineers books for the time
specified, and the tax bills which are Offered
by the Taxpayer, receipted, rs evidence o.
assessment and payment, and thercupor
issue the necessary certificate" (en,itling tho
holder to have his tax refundcD.
Our citizcus who may have to pay the ui
equal and unr;ghteous tax levied BY thu
present City Council Of Richmond may
profit by this case in st. Louis. Let then
save their receipts. The public here. as
there, will be sure to see the ordinance in It's
true light before long.