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New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
STRANGE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN BAyKs.

STRANGE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN BANKs
A TRIBUNE reporter called yesterday ON
Chas A Colby late Wee President OF the Security Bank
in Broadway learn what the facts in regard
HE alleged completely with George Ellis President Of
the Bank Of the Common ealth who held to bail
on Tuesday night charge OF fraudulenty msapply-
ing portion Of the funds Of his bank Mr. Colby did
deny the truth Of the charge made against him. hut
said that he wished to make statements whatever in
regard it. He said that be placed in serious po-
stiOn and admitted that be had made unfortunate
misstep, but, heIng young man he hoped for lenien
treatment at the hands OF The public while the inyesL
cation pending.
An officer Of the Security Bank stated that Mr. Colby
has had no connection with that bank stree March l.
when be gned the Office OF Wee partly in
consequence Of the odum attaching to HIM account
Of The serious enlargement OF The bank under
his administration which led its fual spsDension
TIE security Bank did its clearing through the Bank OF
the Commonwealth and accordingly had deposits in
that bank amounting 10 $4,000 By cement
tween Nessrs. Ells and Colby, which the
Bank not privy, $4,000 invested In Common
made a favor 10 the Common wealth Bank,
order 10 IL Euder obligations
Bank, although the directors OF the latter entirely
ignorant OF the Transaction As Nr Ba.i ley the re-.
the clam - the Security Bank the sj3,OU as a de
BSst the claim having been duly presented aud atesed
SUIT wa brought against the Common wealth Bank and
Igplent obtained for tHe amount due Mr. Bailey who
insisted that thf claim was only against tir Ellis udI-
vidU4ly. applied 10 nave the judgment opened whieb
vac G-Ied, and 90 the STANDS. Nee .Ts. ATnou1
Rich ana WOOdfoyd represented the Security Bank aud
DstgletAttorney kiss the Bank OF the Commonwealth
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
CONDITION OF THE MERCANTILE LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION.

The annual report of the Mercantile Library
Association fOr 1873 has ust been published Despite tue
financial trouble Of the year, satisfactory progress ia
said to have been made. There IF57s volumes In
the library, which is increase OF 5 youmes during
the The circulation Of books les. than la the
preceding year because Of the closing OF some Of the
branches and the closing OF the library for repairs The
total number 6 books issued 204,6s2 and the
average daily circulation 64 The years receipts
were s53Sse 67 and the expenditures t35T5l OF the
latter Sb.5H - used for salaries, rent ETC. and the
remainder Tor books and periodicals. The report Also
states that the nsuton for the savings OF erebauts
posits amount " @slzts @, AID 1t has surplus OF
s91She u
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
GROWTH OF Tx OAK FROM AN ACORN IN THIS CITY
TIE DRBT HUGE AND INCREASING.

TIE DPBT HUGE AND INCREASING.
To tAs Edtfor Of The Trt6Wne.
SIR: Down TO the year 1865 or thereabca Is,
the psyneut OF all appropriations made by the Common
Council fer city purposes. weB those made bv fhe
Board Of Supervisors for county expenses including
The state taxes FOR schools and general purposes
crowded for wbelly by the iDecne received from
OF city and county revenues, other than
xhOss bylaw pledged Sinking Fund Of the corpora
tion amounting upward of 100000 Per annum.' and
Che annual tax Levy 1t Is that owing to the fact
that the fiscal year began with the lt OF January
fbat the taxes seldom - ever eyied before the
middle OF September. one-hsr or more Gt the whole
amount Of each years expenses was borrowed upon
revenue bonds Of both the cOrpof and county
ouy IN anticipation OF Of the year, from
the proceeds of which they always redeemed.
far ar the ordinary penses Of supporting
Municipal Government. including both city and equity
the Pay you 20" policy always strictly adhered
60.
Beside the ordinary expenses OF both the city ana
county, for which appropriations have always been
necessary before could legally be drawn for
any purpose, there smost always. for mapy years
past have been various special expenditures authorized
by special acts Of the STAKE Legislature for WHICH
SSdes have SeeS coUsdese3 necessary ooasSasDy
they have not usually been Included 10 the annual
vided for in and raised by the yearly tax eyiee The
expenditures osssed under the general head OF special
works, Improving the ccorsi Park building tue ne
County Court Hcuse, d. The cost OF the same being
provided for BY loans redeemable from the SINKING fund
OF the corporation by future TAXATION With the OK.
cepOn OF such special items and the On trust
aecount, everything required 70 have
made the Of paying the same being always pro
Tded by tie geBers fund and the yearly tar leyy ss
above siaed DuDnz admiuistration OF Controller
Connolly plan devised and put practice TO pro-
vide portion OF the sums required To deray ord
mary expenses by loans be added tse pecmaneht
debt 10 show how small the germ acorn OF de6t
which It was planted Tie mighty oak was 90 seos % DrO
uced be stated that the fret loan TO provide
NnadA in fOr
sum Of N7,S2S 66 for winch city bonds were
issued redeemabe Nov. L. 1868 from the taxes Of that
year. In 1868 appropriation OF t7,S2s was duly
snade by the Common Council for the redemption OF |
aid bonds and the amount raised by the levy Of
In another communication I propose 70
eho w. II agreeable 10 you the amounts which have since
been provided every 70 pay current expenses Of
vsnous kinds by loans forming portion OF t!ie |
present huge debt OF the City and County Of NewYork
Heo Yovk, July g. 1874 sESE1.
'Tbs Psbss Of sgas all The usapproph.Ed Obdsr
- ~ sikS " 2axs kysz. xsst III f0alas.ils " !
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03

THE BLACK HILLS EXPEDITION ON THE MOVE
LINCOLN, y. T., July 1.-The Black Hills Ex-
pedition IN command OF Gen. Custer, breaks camp 10
morrow morning aud proceeds on ts way The new
Springfield carbines ammunition, and the addltloDai
horses reauired have arrived and been distributed
Marching orders camp regulations have been Issued
by Gen Custer to-day The men now excelently
armed, mounted aud equipped. The eGpe0Iuoh VIII po
out till about the LAT OF september.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03

The Central Railroad now occupy upward or 2UOVl
coal in their CARRYING trade, and the Delaware
Western and LackawanDa Railroad more Than $1,000 cars
the greater portion of the latter entering aud dschaTg
ing HOUoken. The former road c0ntempates building
additional whars at Port johnson, such Is the RAPID ILL.,
ere asc III the trade,
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
INDIAN SUPPLIES.
pIns FoR LILLE YARIorS AGENCIEa.

BIDS FOR THE VARIOUS AGENCIES.
The proposals for furnishing supplies for the
Indians of Montana, Dakota, Wyoming. aud the Indian
Territory opened yesterday No. AZ LeOnard-st,
by Commissioner Smith, in the presence Of Assistant
Secretary Cowen and the Board Of Indian Commission
There were 91 bids in all, and nearly every one
was for the full required. The list Of average
prices Of the various articles required IS;
For beef cattle the hoof 81 rs per 100 pounds for
wheat, per bushe 81 for bacon clear sides per pound
IA cents for mess pork per pound 10 cents Tor sneeu
corn, per pound cents for beans per pound cents
for coffee, pound, II cents for brown sugar
per pound 81 ceDtS; for pldg tobacco per pound 40
for brown soap. per p0und cents for tue salt
per pound. cent for soda. per pound, 6 cents.
The following are the agencies and the quantities Of
supplies required for each:
Sa,,tce AgcacV-lGOoO pounds mess pork in barrels.
IdilktOH AgeHcy-l700O00 pounds of beef cattle, on
hoof 5000 bushels of wheat 10000 pounds of bacon.
clear sides $1,000 pounds OF mess pork in barrels;
Whetst0ne A0encu-6.OOeo pounds of beef cattle
the hOof 55OOOO pounds OF Xxx flour 10000 pounds OF
mess pork IN barrels; 6@OOO pounds OF good shelled
Upper Missouri Ageney2 1000 pounds of beef cattle
bacon clear sides; $1,000 pounds Of pork in bar
res 100000 pounds good sheed corn; 25o0o pounds Of
Cheyenne Rirer AOeneyssc pounds OF beef cattle
on hGo 1890 pSHnGs L ms @ 600 pork h o Hsa 'O
SiandiHg Rock AgencH-5 900 pounds OF beef cattle
hoof; $4,000 pounds OF XH 1Our 600O0 pounds OF
bacon clear sldes 100000 pounds pork barrels;
10000 pounds good shehed corn; $1,000 pounds OF
beans.
Red cloud Agcncy-6.OoOOOO pounds beef cattle hoof
$50 100 pounds Xxx flour. 10000 pounds pork IN
barrels 100000 pounds good sheed corn, $4,000 pounds
beans.
Upper arkansas Agcneg-1, Ooe9o pounds beef cattle
EOCf. 2SOOOO pounds Xxx Hour, $1,000 pounds bacon,
clear sides; 10000 pounds lard.
hiOtca AGency.-2,3OOO pounds beef cate hoof,
$4,000 pounds Xxx -four 800 pounds bacon clear sides;
1900 pounds lard.
WiciiG 4 AqencH-7O0,0O0 pounds beef cattle ON hooi,
10000 pounds XX flour. I.OO) pounds lara.
Also the following articles: 1896 800 pounds OF green
coffee, 600 pounds OF brown sugar SO 600 pounds plug
tobacco, 5000 pounds brown soap 0OJO pOands hne
salt, 5000 pounds soda.
Commissioner Smith stated that the competition yes
terday unusually lively flour and beef and those
articles offered prices lower than those OF
last year On other articles there about the usual
competition, and the prices not remarkably low.
There "a bids for transportation, which
opened Wednesday, aud these much lower than
last years The awards Will be early
next week.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
POLICE NOTES.

Francis Wallace, age . fell from the fourth story
window Of No. 4S ruiysus yesterday, and instantly killed
Mrs. Stark of No 5Gf BrOome-st. was arrested yes
by Wutman charged
malpractice the esse Of Mrs Benson of No. 10 YorE.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
HOME NEWS.
THERMOMETERS, YESTERDAY. At HuDSUrs, IN BROADWAY
s.u-74, Soop-s0' 3 n m.-si' hldush;-7T.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS

g. Nicholas Hetel-Senator Stephen w. Dorsey OF
Metroroutss Hot-Gea George custer u army
Hols,no Gonzales Gillian Minister a. W,,hnf,on
md Me. Uars Kellogg h Avenue Hot-Jadgc Iheciore
MIL, Al the New gorI supreme court Judge vard Bhng' Of
NevOrn,n, John BARROW u g. Army and hoaney W p.n
iels Collector the Por Of Bafalo bnf,or noh-bn
man n Jssd of Chicago and State Senior ueoae very OF
Glenhan Hol-Capt b. b. heeef ana 'ApI
Morris q. 4. Army.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03

Before you leave, drop in at KN0x's, No, 2l'
Broadway Fifth Avenue Hotel before start for Tue Gonn
select OF his nsF strs" HATS or
granite gray Tas w inspire boh confidence and
KSOIs display Of genemeas Sumner Hats Is O' mAN
elegance.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03

but volunteered the information that the defsicsnon
was not as largo reported. still hoped however,
that Esler will return and explain everything
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
MUNICIPAL FINANCES.

MONTHLY STATEMENT OF THE CONTROLLER.
The following is the monthly statement OF
warrants drawn against the City Treasury from Jan
to June 80 1874 also statement OF the city debt June
So s7I with statement OF the stocks that have been
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
IADnOupcemeutAl
IAnnoupcemeuI~l
BURYETT's COCAINE makes the hair grow

IYON's MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER is being
counterfeed Look out and get the genuine
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
STATEN ISLAND.
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.

HARTsDALE.-The $50 a. m. train from New
York on the Harlem Railroad struck and instantly
killed an unknown who was walking on the track
near this village Yesterday. He was walking the
"down" track and had stepped over to the up track
10 avoid an approaching train from White Plans ana
did not coming express until 1t was 700 late 10
snnn the danger
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03
THE COAL TRADE.

1859, has sipce been eonsrr
1863, section 81.
New-York tribune., 1874-07-03

'Tbs Psses Of ssgas all The usappoph.d unds
- te5 ssbSS ~ -2nxS Iva, xsst III faAassin
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RY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
~ ed by law, will proceed to sell at public,
auction, for cash, without the benefit of ap-
pralsement, at my office in the Courthouse of
the parish OF St Landry, in the town of Opelou-
Sas, on TUESDAY, the 18th day OF December,
1874, commencing ut II O'Clock A. NJ, and contin-
Jung from day to day, if necessary. the follow
ing property, seized by Inc to satisfy debts due
to the State of Louisiana, by delinquent tax
payers OF the tax rolls of 1872 and 1873 with all
costs and penalties, to-wit:
SIX lots of ground, assessed in the name of c.
7. Pickett, situated in the town of Washington,
bounded north by Mrs. Leigh, south by Deiean
street, east by Mrs. Anderson, and west by Mrs,
Leigh, together with all the buildings and i'm
proYements thereon.
Also One-quarter lot, situated in the town of
Washington, with all the buildings and improve
warehouse.
Also one-quarter lot, situated in the town of
Washington, bounded north by the bayou south
by Water street, aud east and west by = 10
thereon.
Amount Of State Taxes due. $l55 rs
j. l.. MORRIS, Collector
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Ne 139-Pr0PeFty Assessed i'm the Name
of Mrs. Octave D6jean.
pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
- ed by law, / vel proceed to sell at public
auction, for cash, without the benefit Of ap-
praisement at my Office in the Courthouse Of
the parish of St. Landry, in the town of OpeIOu-
sas, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of December,
1874, commencing at II o'clock A. NJ, and c0ntin-
uing from day TO day, if necessary, the follow
ing property, seized by me to satisfy debts due
TO the State OF Louisiana and the parish of st.
rolls Of 1879 and 1873, with all costs and penal
ties, to-wit:
certain tract of land assessed in the name of
Mrs. Octave D2jean, situated on Bayou TGche,
measuring 100 acres, bounded north by Bayou
TGche, south by the Devilliers tract, east by v.
G. DevillIers, and west by Dupre Rayon, tOgeth-
er with all the buildings and improvements sit
uated thereon.
Amount OF State and Parish Taxes due, s26 20
j. L. MORRIS, Collector.
dee AT
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No 154-PrOperty Assessed i'm the Name

RY VIrTUE OF THE POWER IN NE VEST
~ ed by law, 1 will proc ed to sell at public
auction, for cash, without the benefit of ap-
praisement, at my office in the Courthouse OF
the parish of St Landry, in the town of Opelou-
sas, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of December
1874, commencing at II o'clock A. NJ, and contin-
ulng from day to day, if necessary, the follow
mg property, seize by me to satisfy debts due
to the State of Louisiana and the parish of st.
Landry, by delinquent taxp tyers of the tax
rolls OF 1878, with all costs and penalties, t0-wit:
certain tract of land. assessed in the maine
bounded north by Bayou T6che, south by land
OF pejean, east by Jean Castillo, and west by
W. D. Bernard
Another tract of wood land bounded north by
Jean Dugas, south by Louis L;iiOnde. east by
Baldwin Claim, and west by E. David
Amount OF State and Parish Taxes due, ST. 4i
j. l.. MORRIS, Collector
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No a45-PrOperty Assessed AN the Name
of the Estate of Apoline Bordelon.

RY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
- ed by law, will proceed to sell at public
auction for cash, without the benefit Of an-
praisement, at my office in the Courthouse of
the parish Of st. Landry, i'll the town of Opelou-
1874, commencing at II O'Clock A. NJ, and cOntin
uing from day to day. if necessary, the follow
ing property, seized by me to satisfy debts due
to the State OF Louisiana and the parish Of ST.
rolls Of 1872 and 1873, with all costs and penal
ties, to-wit:
A certain tract of land, assessed in the name
OF the estate OF Apoline Bordelon, situated in
Old Grand Prairie, measuring 100 acres bound
cd north by ]. L. FOntenot, south by Bayou de
Ia Petite Passe, cast by lands of John Spirer,
and west by Cyp. L. Nanette.
Amount of State and Parish Taxes due, aS6 80
j. L. MORRIS, Collector
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No 12O-Property Assessed i'm the Name

No 12O-PrOPerty Assessed i'm the Name
Heirs of Michel Cormer.
pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME- VEST
~ ed by law, will proceed to sell at public
praisement, at my office in the Courthouse Of
the pal ish of st. Landry, in the town of Opelou
sas. ON TUESDAY, the 18th day of December.
1874, commencing at II o'clock A. Nj, and cOntin
uing from day to day, if necessary. the follow
ing property, seized byme to satisfy debts due
to the State of Louisiana and the parish of ST
Landry, by delinquent taxpayers of the tax
rolls of 1872 and 1873, with all costs and penal
ties, tO-wit:
A certain tract Of land assessed in the name
of Heirs of Michel Cormer; situated in prairie
Basse, measuring 800 acres, bounded north by
Bayou Bourbeux, south by land of Marie B.
Fr0zard, and west by lands of Simon DuriO.
Amount of State and Parish Taxes due, $50 "a
J. L. MORRIS, Collector
dao 40
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No 142-Property Assessed in the Nane


OF Etienne Miller.
BY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
~ ed by law, will proceed to sell at public
auction, for cash, without the benefit OF ap-
praisement, at my office in the Courthouse of
the parish Of St. Landry, i'll the town of Opelou-
sas, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of December,
1874, commencing at II O'Clock A. NJ, and contin-
ulng from day to day, if necessary, the follow
ing property, seized by me to satisfy debts due
to the State OF Louisiana and the parish of St
Landry, by delinquent taxpayers of the tax
rolls OF 1872 and 1873, with all costs and penal
ties, tO-Wit:
A certain tract of land, assessed in the name
OF Ehenne Miller, situated ut MaIlet, measuring
Is acres, bounded north by land of Dr. Todd,
east by the same, J. b. Mccoy and David Bel
lard, south by David Bellard. and west by Chris
t"val Bellard, together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon.
Another tract of prairie land, situated at NAL
LET, measuring 80 acres, bounded north by land
OF Chrstoval Bellard and Pierre Derbonne, east
by land of David Belard, south by land of Syl-
vim Sonnier, and west by Pierre Derbonne
Amount OF State and Parish Taxes due s31 AZ
j. l.. MORRIS, Collector
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No 12s- Properly Assessed In the Name

No 120-Property Assessed I'm the Name
of J. b. Price.
pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
ID ed by law, viii proceed to sell at public
auction, for cash, without the benefit of ap-
praisement, at my office in the Courthouse Of
the parish of st. Landry, in the town of OpeIou-
sas, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of December,
1874 commencing at II O'clock 4. NJ, and contin-
ning from day 70 day, il necessary. the follow
to tie State OF Louisiana. by delinquent tax
payers of the tax rolls of 1872 and 1878, with all
costs and penalties, to-Wit:
One half lot of ground assessed In the name
of J b. Price, situated in the town of Washing
ton, bounded north by Hill street, south by Vine
street. east by Gardiner street, and west by
Bridge street, together with all the buildings
and improvements there.
Also one quarter lot, situated in the town OF
Washington, bounded north by Vine street,
south by -, east by Gardiner street. and
WesfTy Mrs Wallace, together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon.
Amount Of State Taxes due, $50 81
]. L. MORRIS, Collector.
dee Est
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FOR SALE.

ANDS FOR SEVERAL /,
- tracts of unimproved lands belonging to me
and to others which will sell or rent to actual
settlers.
will sell on credit, payable in one, two, three,
four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten years
with eight per cent interest annually, from first
day of December next. Or will rent to actual
settlers for mere payment during five years. of
the taxes which luay be assessed upon the tract
they occupy.
In either selling renting the purchaser or
lessee will ohhga uiself to actually settle on
and place i'll cu ,tiOn the land received by
him, within six OutilS from date of sale or
lease, uilderRcn Of nullity of sale or lease.
nave alsaSnr ca aWelinlprOvetl place. con
tanning two hun arpcnts Ol land, with large
and cOmmOdi0uS yelling h0Ii,,. rottou rim and
cribs Price of this Place 5000 payable on terms
with eight per cen yearly interest from day Of
sale.
Also saw mill property which will also sell
on terms HENRY l.. GARLAND.
June "a, 1S7l-tf.
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Ne 14S-Propersy Assessed i'm she Name

Ne 147-PrOpersy Assessed i'm enc Name
J. D. Castillo.
Vly VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
AZ ed by law, Twill proceed to sell at public
auction, for cash, without the benefit of ap-
praisement, at my office in the Courthouse of
the parish of st. Landry, in the town of Opelou-
sas on TUESDAY. the 18th day of December,
1874, commencing at II o'clock A. NJ, and contin
uidg from day to day, if necessary, the follow
ing property, seized by me to satisfy debts due
to the State of Louisiana and the parish of ST.
Landry, by delinquent taxpayers of the tax
rolls of 1878, with all costs and penalties to-wit
4 certain tract of land assessed in the name
of j. d. Castillo, situated in prairie Des Femnes,
124 acres, bounded north by Mrs.
Francois Marks, south by Mrs. T. Sicily, east by
D. M6che, and west by cOulee Bourbelix.
Amount of State and Parish Taxes due, $22 95
]. L. MORRIS, Collector
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No l48-PrOperty Assessed In the Name Of Valery
Duplechain.
by VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN NE VEST
- ee bp law, win proceed to sell at public
auction, for cash, without the behefft of ap-
praisement, at my Office in the Courthouse of
the parish of St. Landry in the town OF Opelou-
sas, on TUESDAY, the 18th day of December,
1874, commencing at Il o'clock A. NJ, and contfn-
ning from day to day, if necessary, the follow
ing property, seized by me to satisfy debts due
to the State of Louisiana and the parish Of st.
Landry, by taxpayers Of the tax rolls of 1873,
with all costs and penalties, to-wit:
A certain tract of land, assessed in the name
eff Valery Duplechain, situated on Bayou Teche,
muasuring $50 acres, bounded north by land of
o. Carriere, south by Alexandra Lamelle, west
by swamp land, and east by Octave Hollier.
Amount of State and Parish Taxes DUE 500 90
J. L. MORRIS, Collector.
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TAX COLLECTORS SALES.
No 5-PrOperty Assessed in the Name Of
NJ. V. Singleton

by VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VEST
~ ed by law, will proceed TO sell at public
auction, for cash, without the benefit Of ap-
praisement, at my Office i'll the Courthouse of
the parish OF St. Landry, ia the town of Opelou-
1874 commencing at II O'Clock A. NJ and contin-
uing from day to day, if necessary. the follow
ing property, seized by me to satisfy debts due
to the State of Louisiana and the parish of St.
Landry, by delinquent taxpayers of the tax
rolls of 1872 and 1873, with all costs and penal
ties, tO-wit:
A certain tract of land, assessed in the name
of NJ V. Singleton, situated in Pine Prairie
measuring lat acres bounded north by land of
Murdoch Murph, south and west by public land
Also another tract of land, assessed in the
same name, measuring 500 acres. lying on Bayou
Crocodile, bounded on one side by lands of the
heirs of DR.. Ross, and on another side by land
formerly belonging to DR.. Ballard.
Amount of State and Parish Taxes due 500 A
J. l.. MORRIS, Collector.
6en AIT