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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

"SoRRY TO SEE IT. Last weeks issue
of the Puget Sound Express contains a
letter of Attorney Hoover to J. H. Lis
ter, Of Salem, Oregon, that Mr.. Lister
writes to Col. Wallace he is sorry was
written. We are sorry it was written
too, because it was written too much
after the Shyster style of going after bu-
siness, and because we do not believe
the insinuation of the letter against our
old friend, Col. Wallace. The Col
onel and ourself may disagree political
ly now, although We have supported
him in the past for high official posi-
tons, and We believe him too high
minded and honorable q man to do
otherwise than faithfully guard the in
terests of clients that may be entrusted
to his hands. We trust Mr.. Listers
rebuke in this case may be a valuable
lesson to this young attorney, and that
it may teach him that if he would aspire
to SO high character for integrity and
fair dealing as Col. Wallace enjoys he
must not have any more such letters
brought to light as the one referred to
in the Puget Sound Express of last
week.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

WHARF AT OAKLAND.-Mr. E. A. Will
son is building wharf at Oakland, for
the accommodation of the sea-going craft
which the increasing business of that
district of country cause to make fire.
quent visits there.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

Trading JAcK-KNTvEs.-It is said the
Courier will soon have new proprietors.
The company is said to have a cash
capital of 37a cents, and with it have
purchased the large press. One would
think they might have saved part of
their money to get meal of yictuals.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

@ We are pleased to learn, from
the Register, that Judge Wyche's health
has materially improved, and that he
will probably be able to seek different
climate, an object he has long held in
allegiance through inability to travel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19
IOWA.

Another Kick by the ssDead Party"
DuBuoE, April 7.-Peaslee DEMOCRACY
is elected Mayor by $500 majority. A
Democratic gain of 4 800.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

FoUND.-On the road between Tenino
and this place, by Mr.. J. N. Orfutt, on
the 18th inst, a silver watch, which the
owner can have by calling at this Office,
describing property and paying for this
advertisement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

81 Epizootic is on the increase in
California, but is fortunately of a mild
type. Street cars stopped running in
San Francisco this week, in consequence
of the disease.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

81. The new cable between Lopez
and Fidalgo Islands, distance of seven
miles, was laid few days ago by the
steamer Eta White.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

- Paterson & Mann, druggists,
have just received a fine assortment of
analine dyes, Of all colors, and choice
lot of toilet articles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

~A young man named Thomas
Lynch was killed in the Oak Point mills.
on the Columbia, last Saturday, by his
clothes catching in the machinery and
drawing him around revolving shaft.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

RELIGIOUS. services will be
conducted in the church at Tumwater
on Sunday next, at half past three in
the afternoon, by Rev. J. r. Thomp.
son.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

ApPRopR1Ar1oSs.--The appropriations
for Washington Territory, by the last
Congress, were: Indian bills, s11 1876.
Legislative purposes, 50, 800. Sundry
Civil appropriations, $11, 5s5. Def
cheney, $1,7S3 %. Total for Washing
ton Territory, 1878 1892 %.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

~T. F. McElroy, Esq, has been
appointed Trustee for the estate of
Richard Lane. who was adjudged to
DC insane and sent 70 the Asylum sever
al days ago.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

* Prof. Rutan, the blind musician,
proposes to send for his family, and be-
come resident of our Territory,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

es5r The Waterman from Tumwater
has reached point on Main street op-
posite the Public Square.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

~ The Festival held by the ladies
Ct st. Johns Church on "Wednesday
evening, melted about $40.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

81 Chas. Newell has withdrawn
from the Portland Herald, and c. B.
Bellinger has succeeded him as editor.
1t Is pity he did not sever his connec-
ton before he swallowed Ben Holladav
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

* A soda factory will be estab-
lished in new building, to be erected
on Third street, in few weeks.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

az The Methodists propose to erect
q church edfice at Tenino this Summer.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19

II The ladies are busy in their
fower-gardens this lovely weather.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19
UTAH.

SALT LAKE, April 12.--Brigham Young
resigned the Presidencies of Utah Cen
trail and Southern Railroads to-day.
He has now retired from all business
affairs in order to go to Arizona, with
a mission to build the Southern Pacific
Railroad in that Territory. This action
has weakened faith in secular operations
of the MOrmons.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19
Severe Storms.

CoRINNE, April Is. - The severest
storms of the season are reported be-
tween Cheyenne and Omaha prostratinG
the telegraph lines and obstructing the
railways. No train has arrived at
North Platte yet.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19
TEXTBOOKS IN COMMON SCHOOLS.

AbAA-1VVAc IN OOAhON oOnUULS.
Hon. Nelson Rounds, the Territorial
Superintendent of Public Instruction,
recommends the adoption of the follow
lowing textbooks in common schools:
Sanders Union Spoilers and Readers,
Robinsons Arithmetics and Algebras,
kerls Grammar (Short Course), Swim
toms History of the United States, Cut
tiers and Hitchcock's Physiology, Wells
Science of Common Things, Monteiths
Biographies, Webster's Primary Die
tionary, Spencerian Writing and Draw
ing Books, Phillips Day-School Singer
and Kerls Composition and Rhetoric.
The importance of uniformity in text
books does not receive the consideration
it Justly merits. The expense involved
by the use of a diversity Of school books
is enormous. Oregon, it is stated, loses
81 900 per annum from this cause.
In this Territory, the the loss, in pro-
portion to the population, is probably
greater, for our system is of later origin
and the course of instruction announced
but few months ago. A greater loss
is sustained, however, in the increased
labor it imposes upon teachers, render
in their duties complicated and difficult
when they may he made simple and
easy by uniform system of instruc-
ton. The progress of scholars is i'm
peded rs the task becomes distasteful
to the teacher.
The preference of teachers or parents
for any particular series of books is
generally based upon familiarity with
certain course of instruction, and to
leave the choice to individual option
would be to perpetuate the evils that
now exist. Recognizing the necessity
for uniform course, it is fortunate
that the choice of books devolved upon
one whose mental culture and expert
ence has eminently fitted him for the
task. 1t is doubtful if the list can be
much improved. The works, as far as
We have examined them, are fresh, COM
plete, and admirably graded from the
simple rudiments to the advanced stud
les Of the high school.
The Superintendent informs us that
sixteen county superintendent have
signifed their approval of the books
recommended by him. With this unan-
unity, it is probable that the next Leg
islature will make their use obligatory
in all common schools. It is, there
fore, recommended that when new
classes are folmed, or old ones ad.
vanced, that the textbooks purchased
shall be from the above list. This plan
will effect gradual introduction, with
out loss to parents, and in short time
institutes uniform system of instruction
throughout the Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-04-19
Military Appointment.
NY II

WASHINGTON, April 15.-The Presi-
dent has appointed Gen. Jefferson G.
Davis to take command of the Depart
ment of the Columbia, and he has been
ordered to proceed Immediately to the
post of duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-06
LIST OF GIFTS.
TOTAL, 1900 GIFTS, ALL CASH,

amounting CO........-.. ."''''TA,Io
The distribution will be positive whether al
the tickets sre sold or not and the l2OOOglts al
paid in proportion to the tickets sold-all unsolo
tickets being destroyed as at the First and Sec
ond Concerts and not represented IN the drawing
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole Tickets 5000; Halves S25.O0i Tenths,
or each coupon $500; Eleven Whole IIeke1s Icl
for $500 90 ;22! Ticket for 81 ,OOO.U; l!5 Whole
Tickets for S5,OO0OO; 227 Whole Tickets Is l06 or
SlOOOOOO No discount on less than Sooooo
worth of Tickets at time
The unparalleled success of the Third Gilt Con
cert AS we'll Us the satisfaction given by the flrst
and Second makes it only necessary to announce
the Fourth to insure the prompt sale OF every
ticket. The Fourth Gift Concert will be con, N,
Quoted in all lis details like the Third and tuii
particulars may be learned from circulars wnlGh
will be sent ii ee from this office to all VINO apply
for them.
Tickets now ready for sale and all orders &C.
compancd by the money promptly hlled;; hioe-
raj terms given to those who buy to sell again.
THOS. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agent Publ. Libr Ky. and Manager Gift Con-
cert Public Library Building Louisville
kentucky. aug gZI-uZa"@"1~'Oi
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F:aJvCr GOODS IND .N'OTXO.N,S.
NEW FALL GOODS.

now have in all my FALL GOODS, which
consist in part Of Zephyr Worsted and Ger,
mantown Wool. in all colors; Fine Balmoral
Yarn, in all colors; Canvas of every description;
Worsted Embroidery, the best selection in town:
Ladies Neckties and Fancy Ribbons, something
new; Opera Plaid and White F!annels; Ladies',
Gents and Children's Underwear; FIVE different
kinds of Corsets Ladies' and Children's Cotton
and Woolen Hosiery, and bargains in Shawls
and everything belonging to tirst-class Notion
House, cheap at 1856 King street
oct S-1m ADOLPH DIEDEL
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,EDEGHTlO.fRL.
AND DAY SCHOOL.

Miss GWYNNB. SLYE, formerly teacher Of
Mathematics at Patapsco Institute, will assist
Miss Adam in her school; DAltY LESSONS
charge. TERMS FOR BOARDEKS MODER-
ATE, and payable by the month, quarter. or
half year. References DR.. Norton and DR.. Bull
lock. Other references given on application to
Itai ga c-aI Miss ELIZA q. ADAM,
oct 42rn ;,!. ..r,r Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-06

STORY OF AMERICAN ACTING. -On one oc-
easlon MIR. Edwin Forrest, then ayoung man.
gave tremendous display of really powerful
acting. He was supposed to represent a 10
man warrior, and to be attacked by Elk mloons
u a detested tyrapt. At the rehearsal MIR.
Forrest found a great deal of fault With the
SSupers who condscended to play the minons.
II!aey We're too tame. They didn't lay hold OF
alm. They didn't 60 in as if it were real
lsht. Mr.. Forrest stormed and threatened;
Inc Supers sulked and consulted. At length
Inc captain Of the supers inquired, in his local
s!91ng er want this to be bully fight, eh 2"
:! d. replied MIR. Forrest "All right. !"
iejOued the captain and the rehearsal quietly
proceeded. In the evening the little theatre
mas crowded, and MIR. Forrest was entbuslaStical.
: received. When the fighting scene occurred
.As great tragediau took the centre of the stage,
apu Inc SIX minons entered rapidly and de-
poyea eti In skirmishing order. At the "Seize
,"u u.a one minion assumed pugillstlc attl-
.S,, .SSue, and struck blow straight from the
ruVulaer m upon the prominent nose of the Ro-
Ss tsan nero, another raised him about six inches
o,a Mlu the stage by we'll directed kick, the
sol pef made ready to rush in for decisive tus-
ID for moment Mr. Forrest stood astound-
sr,1 us broad chest heaving with rage his great
c1I, 'Ss nashlng fire, his sturdy legs planted like
m;uu. ;unos upon the stage. Then came a few
ono a'eS OF powerful acting at the end OF which
,bo o super was seen sticking head foremost in
ins m h yass drum IN the orchestra; four were hav.
and 1 ,'lelr wounds dressed in the green-room,
on, 1 uu Uue, hiding himself 10 the flies, rushed
"Fra% upUo the roof of the theatre and shouted
test ~ AT az the top Of his voice; while MIR. For
,hanlss sa'ed before the curtain, bowed bis
vbs bHs u. EPan,tugly to the applauding audience,
the n;"na HvAea upon the whole affair as part of
spepSSe, pirSe, and "hsd never seen Forrest act so
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-06
DRY GOODS.
NE ASONABLE DRY GOODS,
RoRERT l. l. WOODS.

Water proof Cloth, in all the new eol9rs orr; OF
Blue, Gresn, Brown aud Black; Sacquing, Elan. n:
nels, in Black, Blue, Scarlet, Crimson and Bun
Also Plaid Flannels, in seven different varieties
beautiful goods; Velveteens, Black, Blue Ma
room and Purple, for cloaks and dress trimmings
Tycoon Reps for Robes and Morning Wrap
pers. with a general assortment of goods in our
line No. G2 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-10-06
GIFT CONCERT.
GIFT CONCERT.
~RANDEST SCHEME EVER KNOWN.
FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
Public Library Of Kentucky.
,aooo CASH GIFTS sl,sOO,ooo.
EVERY FIFTH TICKET DRAWS A GIFT.
sa5O,OOO FOR $50.

The Fourth Grand Gift Concert authorized pys
special act of the Legislature for the pene1t o.
the Public Library of Kentucky, will take place
in Public Library Hall, at Louisville, N.Y.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBRR Sd, 1879,
Only sixty thousand tickets VII pc Sola, snnsan aan
market, thus leaving only 10000 for sale In the
United States where 100, 600 were disposed OF tor
the Third Concert The tickets are divided into m
ten coupons or parts and have on their back the
scheme with full explanation OF the mooe OF
At this concert which will be the grandest
musical display ever witnessed in this country
the unprecedented sum OF
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E"UDH AM cam.

TC0AI7 COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
| ceivng ut our wharf and storage yards, foot of
| Queen streets, all the best GOALS known to
this market. We name in part:
| LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOKIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and Hh
EEL DELL from the Goodrich Colliery es-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Dss sAlso' SOC: GEORGES OR CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
pecaly prepared for family USE Yards floor
slate, 224U lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Csrridge & Grgg. corner King and
Roysl sts, or at the yards will be promptly filled.
T. j. MEHAFFEY S CO.,
jy Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen St:
|C CoALl coA1l ooAA'
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal.
Lorbe-ry Red Ash Coal.
Shamokin Coal.
| Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Mine White Ash Coal.
DelanO Mine w nlLc ASH Soal.
Lehigh White Ash Coal.
| Locust Mountain Coal.
Chestnut Red Ash Coal.
Chesnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal
All of the best quality and Tor Sale At lowest
market rates-22iO lbs to the ton.
Orders LETT at VI King street will be promptly
attended to. w. A. SMUOT,
jy loft Smoots wharf, foot of Princess st.
HAVING disposed of my interest IN the
u Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Leathcrland, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts., where
will always be on hand full supply Of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of the
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left at the Office of the Alex
sndria Insurance Co., No. "a KING street, with
Col. Marye, or at Clarridge s. Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed.
iy 3-tf THOS. J. MEHAFFEY.
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ROBT. JAMESON.

J.w. MALLS. B. W. MALLS. B.F PEAKE.
JAMES w. MALLS, SON & CO.,
u 1877 King ST., Alexa., Va
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldngss
Bausters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts A large stock Of French and American
Glass double and single thick, of all sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White, Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands of fine quality, Putty Turpentine an and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt , tor
ted Car Augers and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments:
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Torms cash fob 11-tf
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DRAFTS ASTRAL OIL.

DRAFTS ASTRAL OIL.
We have lust received large supply of
PRATTS ASTRAL OIL,
and as the price has been reduced, we hope the
sales will be larger than heretofore
any kerosene oil burner, and is believed to be
We have been selling it for several years, and
have never heard Of any trouble arising from Its
use sep 70 FVf SA'S E: y s. LEADBEATER s BRO.
CALTI SALT
DIRECT IMPORTATION. =, :,
Bv Die Tugend: A full cargo of EVANS
FACTORY FILLED FINE SALT: oor
By Cormorant: A full cargo of LIVERPOOL
GROUND ALUM SALT
In store: 5000 sacks LlvEkPWOEE s,Kp,S u Ira q.
RY. FILLED FINE SALT. For sale by
w. a. SMOOT,
sup 1a2m Smoots wharf.
TOOTH POWDERS, &c.-White y Thurs
Il toms Tooth Paste, Lyons Tooth Iaolets
and Leadbcater's Aromatic Dentriice; also 8
fne assortment of English Tooth Brushes for
sAse sep1 y Es. LEADBEATER s BRO.
tbose very Cheap eRsncsdA cAMBRC sfS EpGAGs
and styles, at G. Z. bEkk .,
sepD - hlng --- s1reee-
WAX FLOWER MATERIALS.
Just received large supply of Wax Flower
Materials at COOK s. CRE1GHTON:S,
ssp3 lOl Alng s.Eee..
BRICKSll
100000 BEST QUALITY now for sale in
lots to suit. Apply to ,ro1o
my 29-tf EMANUEL FhAN0lo'
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EaELItE. .HAVEN INSTITUTE.

! il;WMiss 4, 10. DERRICK, Principal.
Professor of the French language, NJ. II. MAS
Pfosssor Of the German language, C. E. WEI
MAYER. =" 80 80
Professor OF Instrumeksalo and Vocal Music, j..
r. FAIRLAND.iaaos: !: r.
The Young Ladies of Alexandria are invited
to join private classes in the aboye-mentioned
studies at the Belle Haven Institute. sep Y
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WATERPROOF CLOTHS-Another sup
w ply just received; ,,rp M
oct 2 -. +. WlIMEh W.
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PRIVATE LESSONS
GIVEN BY
PROFESSOR Il. MASON,
Professor of the French Language and Litera-
ture at the Columbian University, and at the
Belle Haven Institute Apply to Miss A. L.
DERRICK, lit Queen street. sep l7-W3w~
III F. HENRY'S SCHOOL,
Ill. On Alfred street, between King and
Prince streets, in the second story Of the Friend
ship Engine Building.
This SCHOOL FOR BOYS which has been
in operation with the exception of the years of
the war, since the year 1857, will commence its
next annual session ON the 18th of ofSEPTEMB' K.
The terms of tuition, depending on branches
taught, range from S. to $l2 per quarter in ad-
vance, with an extra charge of So per quarter
for tuition in either of the Ancient or Modern
Languages.
@- The. school room will be open after the
1th of September from 9 a. m to II m. for the
examination and classification of pupils wishing
to enter the School - aug 2-tf
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NJ EW GOODSl

u EPELLANTS.
II Waterproofs, in Blue, Black Green and
Grey, at all prices; beautiful piece OF navy
son - ID, f. WILMER CO.'S.
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NEW GOODSl

NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS!
Ladies Hoopskirts, new style.
Leather Belts, large supply.
Linen Towels and Toweling.
India Rubber and Wire Bustles.
Hair Brushes and Combs.
Hosiery for ladies and children.
Half Hose for men and boys. H..
Mosquito Netting, all colors.
Cambria Edging and Inserting. ........
Lace Edging, wide and narrow.
Inserting und Trimming Braid
Hemstitched Handkerchiefs.
Colored Bordered Handkerchefs.
Linen Shirt Bosoms.
Paper and Linen Shirt Collars.
Wristbands, new style.
Thread Gloves, all sizes.
Gauze Merino Shirts.
Suspenders together with a full assortment of
goods in our line. 9
aug l6 II. l.. WooD.
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uriA. GAZETTE l. VIRGINIA ADVERTIS
TAXES IN SCOTLAND.

Scotland Correspondence of the n. 7. Mail.
To return to Scottish farm life. Bes ides
high wages, high taxes are another of the trials
of the Scottish farmer He has taxes on small
objects and for small privileges, of which we in
our States, who consider ourselves highly taxed
know nothing of. He is taxed for his gun ten
shillings year and ten shillings for every gun
carried by himself or his men and not only is
he taxed Tor his guns, but he is taxed beyond
aud above ten shiilings, three pounds tor the
privilege of firing his gun at game OF any klnd.
For his dog, who watches his sheep, he is taxed
FIVE shlligs, aud FIVE shillings for every dog and
puppy on his place. For every four-wheeled
two shings, for every two-wheeled dog cart,
or any other vehicle on springs, he is taxed
fifteen shillings. For every riding or driving
horse in his stable he is taxed ten shilIiugs, and
for every groom to take care of such horse ten
and six pence. For "house duty socalled,
or for any house the yearly rental Of which is
above twenty pounds, there is tax of nine pence
sterling per pound; and there is added to
all of these the; income tax paid by all lDdl-
viduas in Great Britain whose yearly in
come, from a,y source, exceeds one hundred
pounds; and rental tax which every farmer
pays whose yearly rental is above two hundred
pounds; and above and beyond all these the
farmer has to pay school board tax and poor
rates. The poor rates vary IN different
parishes from one penny to two shilliDgs per
pound of reuta the school board tax from three
pence to nine pence per pound Of rental; the
farmers are, moreover, bound still beyond all
of these to pay tax called statute labor
money" That is tax for the construction
and keeping in repair of all roads not coming
uuder the turnpike act This tax consists of
thirty shlllings for every fifty acres of land.
TO farmer with a farm of three hundred
acres the road toll will amount to ten or fifteen
pounds year, his business taking him almost
daily 70 the different market towns IN his Deig gh
borhood, at cost Of six pence or shilling
each time he drives out. He is, however, ex
empt from all toll on going to, or coming from,
his regular place of worship of Sunday, al
though if be 60 to a,kirk outside Of his own
parish the usual toll Of sixpence for one horse,
or shilling for two is charged.
And still we of the States consider ourselves
highly taxed people!
Itisa blessed thing for the Scotsman that
there is no tax on umbrellas in Scotland.