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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

The old fellow at Washington who has
charge of the weather, has concluded to
srasd US a few showers. He says to-day we
rsi4l have light rains, with easterly and
sasstherly winds, for which we return
-siranks
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

AS an excuse for rejecting a widower, a
dair young damsel informed her friend that
a1 she did not want warmed over man.
"a Warmed over" il excellent
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

One Of the most enjoyable pic-nics we
save bad the pleasure Of attending this
ss'sason was the one given at the City Park a
feS days ago, and rendered to number of
sadies IF the Old Third by their gallant ad-
Tnirers- Among the most active in providing
7sso Che wants of the fair ones we noticed the
valiant old Captain Geo. b, Thos. B-gs
and w II. b.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

We have 70 acknowledge the receipt of a
1shaxming little cong entitled Under the
SsreoS,n from Mr.. Louis Grunewsld, the
gscsmment music dealer Of Baronne street.
Us 10 written in . style easy and well adapt
rsi DC beginners.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

We are in receipt of tickets for the enter
tainment to be given by the Variety Ora
matte Club, to take place Thursday evening,
June III. We have no doubt but what there
will be large attendance, as this is ia
vOrite club with our people
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

31lANKs.- We tender our acknowledge
rAcnt for receipt of invitations to the second
lnnual picnic of the Pastime Social Club at
Oakland Course, and to come off to-day.
likewise for invitation to the Mississippi
Club
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

By application to Messrs E. Fl. Levy g.
Co., bankers, No, 1876 Gravier street, State
warrants and city scrip can be purchased in
sums to suit tax payers. These gentlemen
having had large experience and enjoying
the entire confidence of this community,
will give entire satisfaction to all who en-
trust business to their care
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

RED WINES COGNAC, ETC.-That enter
prising young merchant, Mr.. o. Bsssett. Nos 70 and
"a Peters street. Poydras ha. landing ex-eteam-
ship State Of L uisiana large and select stock Of
red wines and Comandon coenac. which be offers to
the trade ON the most reasonable terms.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

The latest Irish journals tell us that a
,srs:at increase is visible in the number of
zssgyrsnts embarking at Queenstown for
,Assyx,cs. In one week alone over two thou
ssaNG persons we're booked for the steamers
'sswsug Tor New York. ana many had to be
eli hsh. nd for want of room. On the other
Eisrsd, It is noted that travel to Europe from
-xmeace has fallen off fifty per cent as
r.snrared with last year. This is accounted
Var sy the panic and the absence of any
.SrnaS, international exhibition on the Cont.
x1s,s. Another reason is the unusual num-
sss- OF disasters to ocean steamships with
which the year opened, and which had the
.aassecx Of deterring cautious people from the
4 Hangers Of the sea-
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

If you weigh your goods on Victor Scale
and keep your valuables in Marvin Safe
you will be happy.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

Heal Balbriggan hosiery. made BY "Smyth
~ Co, OF BalbIiggan," Ireland, expres ely for
Il = Walshe, No. ITO Canal street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

Large consignment of shirts, direct from
the manuiActurer. u 0orren's corner Canal snd
Chartros street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07
NEW ORLEANS, June 4, 1874

Gentlemeh's neck wear aud gloves, a new
assortment at Washes No. ITO Canal street
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

AlSts of articles you need at Washes, and
9 sling st low prices for cash on the SPOT.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

A strange death is reported to have oc-
carved in India recently. native, while
catching fish in tank, put the head of one
aTn his mouth and bit il, as the fish was
father troublesome in the matter Of wrig
ysiisg. Suddenly one Of the sharp points in
lie back fin stuck in his hand. He opened
Esass mouth to call for help, and the fish, Civ
yscg Guick plunge, jumped down his throat
md 1here firmly stuck. 1t was only taken
esni, and by small pieces, after he had been
ssr7zed TO the hospital. He was so exhaust
= ys Thai he died rs soon as it was removed.
Whon ocean telcgraphic cables were first
laid rs was with the greatest difficulty, and
D. .aRlure was almost as certain as success
Gsni nJ~ they seem to he as easily laid in
gsIfe water as they are put up on land. We
RIVE four lines now to Europe, and all dan
x~ns any breakage of connection between
sssss Ssvo continents is now over. This is the
xrasest achievement Of this age, and it will
ss he considered by posterty. Four com
sEsnIaug lines will help to break up monopo'
Gy, aoi it it does not, more cables will be
1sa, md they will all be required by the in
s'.rsas,ng business.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

/ 1t W'alshe's.
Boys and Ch11dren'a
C1oth1nG, -
Shirts and Undergarments,
Ut Lou Prices FOR Cash.
| new assortment of Black
DRAP ETA AND ALPACA SUITS RECEIVED THIS
DAY PER EXPRESS.
STYLISH BLUE DRESS SUITS AND FULL LINE
OF BOYS WHITE DUCK SUITS.
Suits for Boys and Children 1T % so:
ChtIdren's Waists. 75c to
| 81 50 each.
AND EVERYTHING ELSE EQUALLY AS LOW
For Cash on the Spot.
| Call and see
B. T. WALSHE,
| jes 2dpst ITO Canal street.
CHEAP VESTS.
We are selling Job Lots of VESTS very cheap
| Brown Duck VESTS at 81 to So
%, ~
Call and See at 80
PIERSON & HEWS'S.
JET Up Is and Is Camp street.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The undersigned will continue to sell all cRocKE-
RY. GLASSWARE and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
purchased at the recent Sheriff sale of GEORGE
WOLF LEVI at auction prices Lose time, bu
come and examine the astonishing low prices before
purchasing elsewhere. NAvRA OFFNER
je7 1t2dp 174 Canal street.
w. J. l.. HOLLAND,
"EDITOR REPORTER"
HOLLY SPRINGS. Mus.
At the City Hotel.
Will remain until WEDNESDAY, 10th inst.
je7 2dp 1t*
FOR HOT WEATHER.
We have received by express for this hot weather
Fine Black ALPACA COATS,
Fine Black MERINO COATS and PANTS.
Fine Black BOMBAZINE COATS and VESTS.
Fine White DUCK VESTS and PANTS.
sEERSUCKER and Brown DUCK SUITS
Cheap Black ALPACA and GRAY MOHAIR sACEs
at 50, s. and 81.
superior cut and make.
CALL AND EXAMINE
At
PERSON & HEWS'S,
JET 2dp 10 and Is Camp street.
Shirts Shirts Shirts
A large consignment direct from the mandatory
at very reduced prices.
ALL Pure LINEN SHIRTS. 6 for S2l-worth $50
Finest LINEN BISON SHIRTS, 6 for ellsworth s2l
Very Fine splendidly Made LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS.
for $12-worth SIS,
Six LINEN BOSOM SHIRTS for 81 50-fully worth
$l2
CALL AND EXAMINE THEM
DANIEL GORREN's,
JET 1t 81 Canal. corner Of Chartres
LOOK UP YOUR
0 Id PHoToG RAPHs. AMBRorYPEs
OR DAGUERREo1YpEs.
And send them to
JOHN H. CLARK.
Street. lOI
Who is prepared to make large copies from old
ones also frames and coors in OIL Water or Pastele:
give directions of color of hair eyes and complexion
They will be made life like.
JOHN H. CLARK,
JET 1t2dp lOl Canal street
CASTON MATTINGs,
PALM-LEAF FANS,
For ss to the trade, by
VINCENT L CO.
JET 1t dp 81 and "a Customhouse street.
TELLING OUT, SELLING OUT, NO HUM
At and E. MICHEL, sol Magazine street
ourth sto above st. Andrew street, on account Of
aving our store reftted, having flooring and new
helving. We determined to Sell Out our very
'rge stock at COST and BELOW COST. All our
Gods are bought CHEAP at SHERIFF and BANK
.UPT SALES. We determined to sell all best
rints at and SC. Best White Cotton loo. White
n C1.tkar So WI.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

BARNETT & CAMMACk.
BROKERS',
STATE AND CITY TAXES AND LICENSES
- Settled at 1,soo,,rr
City and School Time Bought.
State and City Warrants Bought and Sold.
my19 I'm 2dp
III. Kern,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALET
FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS,
1O4, log and los Baronne street.
respectfully beg leave to call the attention of my
numerous friends and customers to the fact that an
now receiving daily per rail and steamer large add
ons to my already large and wellselected stock of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
all purchased for cash at great advantage. by ouI
Mr. H. Kern, now in New York. Under such rare
facilities am enabled to offer my entire stock 81
prices much BELOW MARKET VALUE.
JUST OPENED:
Striped Colored GRENADINES.
Black Satin Striped GRENADINES.
Printed LINEN LAWNS.
White and Buff PIQUE5.
Black and Colored SILKS.
Black and CoIored SATINJ.
Bishop and Vic 'ora LAWNS.
BRILLIANTs, NAINSOOK5. etc.
very large invoice of large FANS, SASH RIBBONS,
Silk and Kid GLOVES, Dotted NET for Wells, BELTS.
COLLARETTES, etc.
1 call special attention to my complete and un-
equaled stock of SUN dBRELLAs and PARASOLs,
Lined, Silver. Mounted with Chains, Clubs, Tourists
etc. at greatly reduced prices and the balance Of my
unusually Large STOCK, too numerous to mention
at such low prices that cannot fail to please the most
careful and experienced buyers.
WHOLESALE DEPARTING 7,
choice and full lines in every department
of the trade at New York Prices.
H. KERN,
JET 1t 1O4, LOG and 1OS Baronne street.
KEEP CoOL-KEEP COM COR TABLE
And purchase your
PORCELAIN LINED WATER COOLERS.
WATER COOLERS.
ICE PITCHERS.
PERPETRATORS.
ICE CHESTS.
ICE CREAM FREEzERS.
and BATHING TUBS
We have hand. and offer at prices lower than any
)ther house in the city,
The Largest Stock of the Above-Named
Goods In the South.
RICE BROS. & CO.
80 and 81 Camp street.
Branch Store-565 Magazine street. je7-1t2dp
LIQUIDATION, LIQUIDATION:
GREAT RUSH
DRY GOODS,
j. TURCoTTE's,
So Canal street............. l5s
White Building, corner Baronne,
Next to New Orleans Savings Institution.
REATEST INDUCEMENTS EVER OFFERED IN |
NEW ORLEANS
We will continue 70 sell on
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1874
UR ENTIRE STOCK OF DRY GOODS.
Below Cost Price.
All our Goods have been purchased for CASH, and
e marked down at such astonishingly Low Prices as
entirely defy competition.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07
Ne numerous tnquirers, we desire TO say
rAat we are now receiving subscriptions
so- the DAILY BULLETIN at our counter
aQa Grav street.

The BULLETIN inserts sWants' and
ITO Rent not exceeding One Square, for
10 Cents Each.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

All linen collars at Walshes, No. 10
street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07
I)I ED,

JONEa-In this city, on Thursday the 4th inst.
Harry Wilton Jones, nstive of England, aged s.
years. and for the last eight years resident Of this
place.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

COUTURIE-On Monday. June l. at O'Clock P. M.
Maize Emma Couturie. daughter of Auguste Couterie
AMI virginie Lefebvre. aged years aud IL months
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

SELLING OUT, SELLING OUT, NO HUM
BUG.
At and E. MICHEL SOL Magazine street,
Fourth sto above st. Andrew street, on account Of
having our store refted having flooring and new
shelving. We determined to Sell Out our very
large stock at COST and BELOW COST All our
goods are bought CHEAP at SHERIFF and BANK.
RUPT SALES. We determined to sell all best
prints at and SC. Best White Cotton 100. White
Cotton tx Brown Cotton &c.. 100 pieces Fine Dress
Grenadines 10 and l2Hc. This is NO Humbug. The
goods must be sold to make room.
P. E. MICHEL.
501 Magazine street,
JET 1t 2dp Fourth store above st. Andrew
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

1t our columns will be seen the an
nouncement of Mr.. v. Emichen. at the cor
ner of Bienville and Old Levee streets, who
offers desirable properties for sale at Biloxi
Miss
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

M. J. Smith & Co., No. 80 Natchez street,
sole agents for the celebrated California Baking
Powders
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

Boys black dress suits at Washes, al
ages from four to eighteen years.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

CLARK-On Monday June 1, at $50 O'Clock A. M
James f. Clark, aged Is years and months, younges
son f the late John Clark and Bridget Cunningham
and native of this city,
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

NEWMAN-At Stuttgart, Germany. on the Oath
MT, Hartwig Newman, aged twenty -seven years and
four MONTHS resident this city.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

w. j. l.. HOLLAND,
"EDITOR REPORTER"
HOLLY SPRINGS. MUS.
At the City Hotel.
Will remain until WEDNESDAY, 10th inst
ie7 2dp 1t*
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The undersigned will continue to sell al CROCKE-
RY GLASSWARE and HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
purchased at the recent Sheriff sale of GEORGE
WOLF & LEVI, at auction prices. Lose no time, bu
come and examine the astonishing low prices before
purchasing elsewhere NAVRA L OFFNER
je7 1t2dp 174 Canal street.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

BARNETT & CAMMACK.
BROKERS',
IL CarOndelet Street.
STATE AND CITY TAXES AND LICENSES
Settled at
HIGHEST RATES OF DISCOUNT.
City and School Time Bought
State and City Warrants Bought and Sold.
my19 I'm 2dp
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

All our Goods have been purchased for CASH. and
are marked down at such sstonishngly Low Prices as
to entirely defy competition
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-06-07

We are selling Job Lots of VESTS very cheap.
Cashmere VESTS at 81 and S..
Brown Duck VESTS at 81 to So
White Marseilles and Duck VESTS 81, 81 U.s. 81.
Call and See at
PERSON & HEWS'S.
JET 2p Is and Is Camp street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-27
Juoes TO advertisements.

AurssyENrs-Th,rd Pd0e-5th and 9Th columns
RANKING AND FINANCIAL~-Strth Pdge-6th column.
BlSKINGHOUsEs AND BANKERs-ScVenh Pdge-Sd COL
BOARD AND RooMs-Thfrd PaOe-4th column.
RusINRSs NOTICEs-Foipfa Pdge-ist column.
CHANCES FOR BUSINESS MBN-Sepenth Pa0c-5th column
CORPORATION NOTICEs-rhird Pdge-4th column.
COPARTNRRsHIP NOTICES-Thyd Pa0e-3d column.
DANCING Academies Sirh Pa0e-Sd column.
DENTISTRY THIRD Pd0e-4th Column.
DRY GoODs-Third Pdge-4th column.
DIVIDEND NOTICES Sepepth PGOc-3d column.
EUROPEAN ADVERTISEMENTS -Sepe'th PG0e-3th and 9th
columns.
viSAsCtAL-Serepth Poge-2d and 81 columns.
uURE-Thtrd Pdge-Sd column.
HrIP WANTED. MNLES-fhtrd PDge-oVn vO'uHn ; re-
mALrs-Third Pd9e-5lh column M, d., IA
HORSES. CARRlAGEo, HARNESS. Nc'-AH"" ANS' w.
HOUSE, AND FARMS wASrRD-Strenh Page-5th column
ISsTRrC rION-SLh PdGe-2d column.
I.TCAi. NOTCEs-Scpcnth PGOc-5th column.
IRCrrETs AND MEETINGs-Third PGge-6th column
MARRIAGES AND DEATHs-Ftfth PG1e-6th column.
MuIISRRY AND DRE5sMAKIE0-IhVd Pdge-Ath COL
MiscsiLAYEoUs-Th Third Page-Sd column; Ei0hh Page
Mysi,Nt fSsTRumENrs-Third Po1e-e,h column.
NIw PuBIiCAToSS-Srih Page-2d column.
KFI ESrAIE FOR SALE, CITT-SeptHh FdQe-ftn cor
ann: BROOKLYN-SeUenh Pa0e-fth column; NEW
JERSEY Sereida PG0e-4th column: CoUNIR1-Sep
cbh Pfgc-4th and 9th columns; AUCIl0N-NpenM
f'rgr-5th column To EXCHAEGB-Sepenh Pdge-sth
s,iEs RY AuCrroN-Third Pa0e-sd column.
SAviNGs BANKs-Serenh Page sd column.
siTuAriOSs WANTED. MALRs-Thtrd PdDe-4th column !;
FEMALES Third PGGe-sth and 9th columns.
SPECIAL NoIICEs-Fifth Pd0e-6th column. - 49,
srR INFO AIS AND RAILROADS. epeah Pa9e-5th and 9Th
columns.
STEAMERS OcEAN-Srth Pdqe-jd column.
TEAcHrRs-Sirh Pdge-3d column. ., -,
10 LET. BRoOKLYS PROPERTY -Scvenh Pa1e-5th col
umu. CITY-Sepenth Pdge-5th column; COUNTRY
ScpenR P0ge-5tn column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-27
PUBLIC OPINION.

If Gen. Grant is not thinking of 3 thlrf
term for himself is he preparing way for Ben But
Ter l-[Cncinnati Commercial Qnd)
II is not probable that Grant can command
a third nomination.. According 20 present Appearances
Morton is the likely 10 receive the nouinsu9n
in ls76.-(Chicago Tribune tInd)
People may a. well make up their minds
that whatever other national Legislators pos
that OF paving their postage bills Is not among bao
number-fChicago Post aud Mail (RepD
On the whole the present Temperance
noyemant must afford great deal Of satisfaction W sno
Womau's rights advocates They seem 10 nave $50
d.ntalIy Numbered the only means oy when sno
waning cause could have been revived-IO'e'o''A~
Loader (RepJ
The great body of the Republicans OF
tts too strongly attached 10 tue plp
pies OF the party Do carried over TO the opposou 20
rause the President mas mated for Collector OF Gus
toms A man lsfactory to the Hamilton HAN oiaS-
-lBoston Traveller (BepD
Now ia the time for the Democratic party 70
the day and gather tho people from all sides and units
wfh and direct them Ia Fighting corruption aud monop
DIV with new. capable. and trustworthy men.-tfoes
Wayne sentinel (Dem.l
The mantle of Congressman John Hill OF
clifton OF the franking privilege. has fallen upon wor
thy successor the Hon. VIM walter Phelps, whose speceh
ON tho new Frankng bill 10 the House yesterday wttV
tore tatters brother members hmsy professions
of economy and held up IN all its gsrnK fn9onsis'ony
10 the national tho attempt to rehsbitse tns
old Jacob" In the vastmonts or disguised oxUavAkAnvs>
I'm Y, Oomporoisi Adyortsor LhAal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-27

Int We do not see how Worlds Fair can
now DO anything but comparative failure.
It is useless to shut our eyes to the fact that
tho same influences which caused tho financial
and moral disaster of the Vienna Exhibition
weigh still more heavily against us, in refer
ence to the proposed Exposition at Philadcl-
pha. The world was not ready in 1872 to re-
peat its colossal effort of 1857; a still shorter
interval brings us to 1876. Vienna, though one
of tho most delightful Of the minor capitals
of Europe, did not as 1T appeared, possess
sufficient variety of interest to draw and re-
tain that vast cQpcOurse which was expected,
and whose assistance was necessary to sue
cess. Tho resident population was not large
enough to supply this deficiency, and the con-
seouence was that the money spent in tho
city after tho show opened was scarcely
equal to that discussed in preparations
for it. In all these respects there is much
less encouraging prospect for the Quaker than
for tho Austrian capital. Philadelphia can
offer to foreigners no such inducements as will
draw them across three thousand miles OF sea
in any appreciable numbers. 1t was observed
in Vionna that people who came for few
weeks usually stayed a few days 1t Is no
Ul3CTcuiC I'D ioAO'Sh"i" -"
not find it gay, but the fact is beyond dispute.
All that makes q residence there so charming
and desirable is hidden from casual visitors.
OF the few thousands of Europeans who might
confront tho expense and the sea-sickness of
q voyage to America, few would pass the
Summer in the African hoat of the City OF
Brotherly Love. Tho foreign element in the
crowd would be too small to count. Tho
celebration will thus in the end be an American
one, and 1t might better be considered and
declared such in the beginning. As to the
fatal defects of appointment and organization
which made our share in the Vienna show 80
scandalous, what reason is there to hope that
tho same unfortunate influences will not take
possession of tho Philadelphia business the
moment Congress has given it such support as
to attract the cupidity and awake the vanity
of the men who under the present political
regime stand the best chance of being intrusted
with its practical administration AS long as
there is little parade and no money in the
Commission we may safely look for intelligent
and honest management in it. But throw
upon it the reception of few princes and the
disbursement of a few millions, and nothing
can keep tho vulgar and the knayish elements
in it from coming to the front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-27
UNJUST TAXATION OF NEW-YORK err

The State Assessors, Messrs. James a.
Briggs, Sterling G. IIadley, and john s.
Fowler, have made a report to the Legisla-
ture, which contains a considerable amount
of suggestive information in regard to the
manner in which property of various kinds Is
assessed for taxation in the several counties.
1t has long been evident that this matter OF
making taxation equitable is 900 large sub
iect for tho Legislature to grapple with. We
sbould like to see a radical reform, but since
It is conceded that we shall never live to see
that let us at least have such prac-
teal improvement as the present system
is susceptible of receiving. For example III
the concluding paragraphs of their report the
Assessors say that if all real estate were as
sessed at its full value in 1874 the rate of tax
would be 80 much reduced that the amount
of assessed personal property would be doubled.
This seems to us a reasonable anticipation.
Clearly there would then be less inducement
to evade the law, since the nominal rate of tax
alton would be diminished about half. As
things are now managed less than fifteen per
cent of the personal property finds any place
at all IN the tax lists. and of mortgages not
over five per cent.
of New-Y York, with less than one-fourth the
population, pays nearly one-half of that part
of tho State tax which falls on real estate,
and moro than two-thirds of that col
lected on personal property. In equalizing the
assessments of real estate i'll the several cOun-
ties, that of New-York was left unchanged.
The county from which the greatest deduction
was made was Kings, where the assessment
was reduced $37 100000 or about 10 per cent.
The county to which the greatest addition
was made was Oneida, to which 80 per cent
was tackled on. The figures in the tables an
annexed to the Assessors report for these
three counties appear to show that great
injustice has been done by this adjustment to
the tax payers of this city. Comparing New
York and Kings, we find that the percentage
of true value used for valuing real estate by
the local assessors was go per cent in New
York, and about 50 per cent i'll Kings. Why,
then, should Kings be reduced 10 per cent and
New-York left unchangedf Comparing New
York and Oneida, we find the percentage
used in the latter was about %, to which
the Assessors have added one-half, max
ing it 80. That is to say, the State
Assessors, i'll constructing their table of
edualized valuations of real estate for the
several counties, upon their own showing,
have equalised NewYork at 60, Kings at AZ,
and Oneida at 80 per cent of the true value
of the property in those counties. We have
read their report through very carefully, and
we find nothing to justify this treatment Of
our city. The Assessors may have very good
reasons for this, but they certainly have not
given them utterance in their report.