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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
Farm for sale.

/ will sell my farm i'm Swan town
ship, miles west of Wheeling, con-
sisting of l35 acres, lI5 acres enclosed
and in cultivation, good house and
barn, 100 bearing apple trees, farm
well watered and in good condition.
Terms one-fourth cash down and q
credit of any reasonable time on the
balance. Advanced age and want of
help the only inducement for selling.
7-lSS s. III. CAFFREY
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THE Board ofSupervisors are In SEES
sion TO consider bridge matters. The
removal Of the iron bridge over White
Breast northwes, OF town TO point a
mile or two above Is 10 be considered;
also the building ofa new bridge al
the latter place II the present struc-
ture should not be removed.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
Legal Notice.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that on the
LIST day of the next November term of
the Circuit Court OF Marion County,
Iowa, the 9Th day of November, 1876,
John III. Taggart will make applica-
ton to be discharged as Administrator
of the estate of Joseph White, deceas-
ed.
Knoxville. Sept. I'd, 1876.
ALLEN HAMRICK
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
.M Ol l.u0l

VIM. r. GIBSON returned last Satur-
day from Philadelphia, having been
absent from this place about three
weeks, and spent two or three days in
Philadelphia. He thinks the Centen-
nial Exposition a grand show; but the
crowd there Is too great TO allow a fat
man q chance TO see what's there. He
visited New York and Washington,
and on his return took in the Chicago
Exposition.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

SWEET POTATOES may be success.
fully kept for winter use by observing
the following rules:
Take them out Of the earth before
the frost colors the vines, or immedi-
stely afterward. Put them In boxes,
In layers, covering each layer with
earth 1.-THE dryest you can procure); put
two inches of earth under and at the
sides ofshem; leave a space of five in
ches on top of them; fill said space
with earth NJ soon IA cold weather be-
gins; keep them in dry room until
cold weather, and then keep them in
the warmest room you have; put old
carpet, quilts or something Of the kind
over them during coolest weather; do
not keep them in a damp place. I
have often tried the above plan with
satisfactory results. j. s. DoTsoN.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

LOST, between the residence of N.
Barnes, near Pleasantville, and this
city, stethoscope. A suitable reward
will be paid for It's return TO
DR. G. G. SHrNNIcR.
Over Post Office, Knoxville.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

FROM MARYsvILLEa correspondent
sends us this notice:
DIED, Sept. goth. ofscarlet fever, af-
ter four weeks illness and intense suf-
fering, Elizabeth, daughter Of John
and Emma Morris, aged six years.
The parents have the entire sympathy
Of the community, this being the Sec
ond child they have lost, perhaps from
the same disease.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

BERT, our Otley correspondent,
uasntious the disappointment felt at
Ghas piace In consequence OF Gov.
stone failing TO speak there two
west4 since - per announcement.
80 spsaike5 LEFT here on time, bu,
49, unavoidabIy detained on ths
reaA between OttumwA and Oska
leosa and could not possibly gel
Through on time.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

For SALE OR RENT.--The building
and lot now occupied by the JOURNAL
Office will be vacated in October, and
will then be for sale or rent. Enquire
Of #. @. BARKER.
IT.DJ
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

PUBLIC SALE.--Mrs. Elizabeth Witt
will sell al outcry at her residence
near Columbia, Saturday, Oct. l4th:
COWS. young cattle, filly, wagon, sets
carpenter, blacksmith and gunsmith
tools, etc. ~ months credit.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

DO Nor FORGET to call at Kruck &
Ely's, on south side of Square, where
is kept the largest and cheapest stock
of groceries Of all kinds, queensware,
glassware, chinaware, table cutlery,
etc, at prices.lower than ever before.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
Legal Notice.

To WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
Notice Ia hereby given thai nCled
now Oh file In the office OF tns soapty
of the Circuit Court of Marion ogr
Iowa, an instrument In writin te.r
porting to be the last viii any aassel
ment of John Forsythe,, eng o.
which will come on for neaa absi
the first day of the next No o;ng ..
term Of said Court, commenamtsf
Monday, the 9th day OF No s,l pet
1875, at which time and piaI
sons interested may be hearu 81 fsit
Dated mt Knoxville, Angus
ALLEN HAARIe!k1 ,s,,rt
H-l7 Clerk ShS
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

FEsTIvAL.--There is to be o festival
at Wesley Chapel, Indiana township
Sept 10Th, in the evening, the pro-
ceeds TO be applied on church I'M
provements. GEORGE MUTTON,
Pastor M. f. Church.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
GoTo WAuGH's for Groceries.

HAVE you noticed that smile OF an
CELLO cupidity on the countenance OF
81. Freeland? And didn't you know
the cause was the arrival Of cupid
daughter at his house?
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

CLOCKS, watches, jewelry, epecta.
Giles, new stock and full assortment, al
w. r.. Riggs new establishment. In
basement Of Knoxville National
Bank, always at lowest rates. Repair.
Ing Is made specially, and al work
warranted. Robert has had long ex.
perience in his business, and can
guarantee satisfactory work. 22-ti
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

All accounts made before Jan. LIST,
1876, are now past due. and i expect
oil customers to come In at once and
settle, either by cash or note.
33tf ID. II. COATS.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

NOTICE il hereby given that the
partnership hitherto existing between
J. w. Scott and A. M. Jones Is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
J. w. SCOTT,
1918 A. NJ. JONES.
Knoxville, Iowa, Sept. Y, 1875.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THERE Now.-Kruck g. Ely have
just received Large invoice of Queens
ware which they are selling at bottom
prices. Call and see. 46tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THE JOURNAL once will some time
In October be removed TO Welch. Mo-
MILAN d Co.'s new building, opposite
the Post Office.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

MARRIED, Sept. "a. by Rev. Geo.
Mutton, Mr.. Willis M. Moore Of Clay
township and Miss Araminta j. Mad
dy, OF Knoxville township.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

FREELAHD, successor 70 Freeland q
Thomson, keeps on hand, At all times,
full stock Of groceries, canned goods,
cigars and tobaccos which he viii sell
CHEAP for cash.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
opEaA orssrro.-The new oper,

OPERA OPEHING.-The new Opera
House now In course OF construction
q Knoxville, will be completed about
November 10, at which time the
grandest entertainment ever witness
ed by the people of Marion county
will be given therein. A troop OF
talented theatrical performers are en-
gagged for the occasion, and neither
time nor expense will be spared to
render the opening the grandest event
OF the year. The Stage will be built
In che most modern style OF Stage
architecture, and decorated with
the most beautiful scenery painted by
skillful artists. The Hall will be daz-
zIlngiy lighted by gorgeous chande-
Tiers. bands--both brass and string
will be in attendance and discourse
sweet music. Let every one look for
ward eagerly to this garnd opening of
the frat Opera House in Knoxville,
built on the anniversary year OF our
nations birth.
KIxKEAD d HENDRICKS, Leseees.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

QUARTERLY MEETING FiIst Quar-.
terly Meeting. Attica Circuit N. e
Church, will be held 1t Zion Church
Oct. 7th and 9Th, Rev. 3. Mark prssi.
ding.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
Farmers and Stock Men Take Notice.

Baker & Sears, have the best and
cheapest Windmill in the county.
Call and examine at the Elevator
where they have one set up for in
spection.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

RUvFEER 4 NEIYERr have removed
their dry goods and notions stock 70
building next door east Of new Opera
House block, and are closing out ut
aoot for cash. 13tf.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

RocKAFELLow & GREENLEE are
selling the Grimes Wagon lower than
any other first class wagon In the
market. 2tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28
"Grimes Waqon.r

One of the very best in the market
warranted for two years. Call and
see them at
2tf RoCRAFELIow & GREENLEE's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THE concluding portion OF the Pro-
ceedings of the Board OF Supervisors,
for Sept. session, will be found on an
other page this week.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

EVERYTHING nice In the millinery
line, including all the latest styles,
just opened at Mrs. Beebe's, east side
Of Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THE KNOXVILLE GBEENBACx CLUB
will meet Al the Court House every
Saturday evening at o'clock.
JAMES MATHEWS,
PYes't Knoxville q. b. Club.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

AToTHER.--A new boy, and when
he IL old enough to talk he will say to
Z. b. Woodruff: ''Pa, pease tant /
have tick tandy?u
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

UsRIyALED cou0H HYnuP, for
acute and chronic coughs. bronchi-
III, iniieunxa, asthma and oousump-
ton In IT. incipient staess. prspasod
| ~ Oh. CovS1x, KnszviIIs.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

For pure, fresh drugs try the pre-
scription drug store, southwest corner
west side-of the square. Off.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

CORNELL BROTHERS have just re
ceived another lot of the Imperial
Cabannos cigars, and Of "Ole Peaches
fine cut. Off
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

\ Try the &C. B. q O." smoking
Car, and Sensation" cigars at
Off CORNELL bRoIHhnS.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

A FULL line Of Mems, Boys Youths
and Children's Boots at the c. 0. ID.
Store new and cheap.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

T.. b. RucKMAN returned from Phil.
adelphia last week, highly pleased
with his Centennial trip.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

AT CosT.-Ruffner Il Neifert are
closing out their splendid stock Of dry
goods and notions at cost for cash.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

EXAMINE your dues, aud see that
they are safe, before you put up your
ntoves for winter.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THE BEST brands of queensware are
kept al Kruck Il Ely's, south side of
square. Call and examine prices.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

TIMOTHY seed bought and sold by
Baker d Sears.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

.y0a bowal complsints Try Black
,,eexv Cordial, aeYsnty-fvs csnss per
s.1srt " CosnELL BRO1HREs.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

ALLISON AND SToSs II Knoxville
"Wednesday, Oct. 4th.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

CONFECTIONERY at VOLTS, north
side Of Square.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

-. WAGONS, north side Public
$3.50, ~ ! ~ gsod sch<s sorsl. G
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

KANSAS FLOUR at the G. o. d.
Store.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

THE SILVER BAND makes music for
the Fair.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

FRUIr JARS. the largest stock In
town, ct KRUCK q ELy's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

DoH'r buy your overccAt until u o
our stock Of Shem. J. OPPKNHETMER.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

For 6ALE.--A span Of Good mules.
Call on II. o. Adagcs at the JOURNAL
ON o..
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

HOMES WANTED FOR CHILDREN. -
There are now at the County Poor
House eighteen children, OF both
sexes, from three months to twelve
years old, for whom homes are desired.
Any person wishing to adopt . child
may be accommodated. Apply to
JOHN NEwBERRY,
Sup't of Poor House.
Knoxville, Sept. II, 1875. l5.l7
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

PRxAcHINo at the Baptist Church
next Sunday, by Rev. DR.. CONN.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

Frost, Arst Of the season Tuesday
night.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

A LARGE number OF Knoxville PEG.
pie will go to Philadelphia next
month. Several start next Monday
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

KANSAS FLOUR at the G. Q. d.
Store.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

A GOOD square meal for % cents a.
Freeland's.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

wsnsa Co. Fair next week, Oct. 8.
4anA s.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-09-28

NORTH SIDE SQUARE, KNoxViD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-15
STATE NEWS.

The senior class Of Bowdoin College have Sc
cured the following talent for their commence
ment concert: The Philharmonic Club Of Boston,
Miss Annie Louise Cary, Mrs. II. NJ. Smith. Will
Stockbridee and Marion w. Whitney.
The number Of deaths in Passadumkeag ard
Greenbush will not average one q year for the
past ten years.
Carson, the alleged Oldtown murderer, has re-
Gently been living at Hampden. Monday last he
decided te move back to Milford, but the citizens
got word Of it and when the team containing Car
sons goods arrived they chased it all over town
and would under no circumstances allow the
things to be left there. They are bound Carson
shall not return. The chasing caused great ex-
A gentleman from the town of Limerick, York
Co., Is looking over the land in the vicinity OF
Houlton, in the interest of ten families who de-
sire 1000 acres to divide up and form neighbour
hood or their own, which 10 to be rather exclu-
sive. Should suitable location be found, work
will commence at once.
Mr.. Gent of the Auburn Reform Club is engaged
in reform work in Casco and Raymond. Messrs,
Barnum and Tantor have just organized flourish.
ing clubs in Dexter, Dover and FOxcroft. Mr.
Taintor has gone West to engage in reform work
Some sailors stopping at the Adams House in
Portland blew out the gas on retiring, but thu
room was well ventilated and they escaped death
While the Masons were here last week one o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-15
DtfO.

In this city, 18th inst, Mr. c. +. Richards, aged
In West Gardiner. March 2o.h. silas F. Leighton,
aged ~.
In Lisbon, 18th ult, Emily j., daughter OF S. D..
and Mrs. LYDIA NJ. Thompson, aged IL years and
months.
In Brooklyn, Mimi, Feb. 2s.h, Mrs. Annie, wife
of Nathau el Smith, formerly of Paris Me-, aged 81
years, II months and IA days.
In Bath. 4th inst. Hattie H., daugh er Of Harriet
NJ. and the late Alfred d. Campbell, aged years,
months.
IN Phipsburg. (small Point) Mrs. Layihia, widow
OF the la:e John Mclntire, aged IS years months.
years: Sd insi Eliza, wife OF Jere Pickering aged
II years.
IL San Francisco, 8 h inst, Albert Berry, brother
of Postmaster Berry O: Gardiner aged 60 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-15

our enterprising dry goods dealers q Made q.
advertised the best Merimac prints at &c Per yard.
As one Of the visiting Masons (from Labec, ~
beleve), was wandering up the street his sys fell
on the sign in the window. He entered and asked
if he could have any quantity ct that price and
was told that he could. Seeing bargain he ~
lected quite bill and told the clerk be would call
and settle for them in few hours. When the La
pee man returned the proprietor Of the store told
him the sign applied only to small purchasers and
he could not have the goods. This riled our East
ern friend and he departed, but returned with an
officer and demanded the goods. The merchsnt
saw it was no use and no delivered them, but hs
doesn't want anything more to do with out of town
Masons.-ll Portland Press.
Col. Smith, in Philadelphia letter to the Press
says: There are funny people even in Maine. Mr..
Nye received letter the other day from fellow
in Aroostook, requesting the commissioner to sell
two bear cubs for him and secure him . position
as driver Of baggage wagon. A letter was also
received urging MIR. Haskell tn call the attention
of President Grant to a model for . dirt scraper
and to offer that gentleman one at . fair price
Scraper or model has not been entered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-15
estate Of Augustus F. Bowles, late of Readfeld
deceaseA W

estate Of Augustus F. Bowles, late of Read6eld,
| deceased.
The win Of Peleg Benson, late Of Winthrop de-
ceased, approved, and Camilla s. Benson ap-
pointed executrix.
The win of Sarah Skinner, approved, and A.
B. Fletcher appointed executor.
The will Of arab Miner, late Of Hallowell, de.
ceased, presented for probate. Notice returna5le
second Monday Of June.
c. c. Cornish appointed administrator de bonis
non, on the estate Of Joseph Eaton, late of Wins
low, deceased.
License to sell real estate granted to Eugene
W. Whitehouse, executor ON the estate of Oliver
Gould late Of Augusta, deceased.
License to sell personal estate granted to Au-
gustus F. Stuart, Guardian Of Llewcllyn Berry
| of Vienna, insane.
Dana G. Hanson appointed guardian of Patrick
O. Conner of China, adjudged insane.
John G. Dunn appointed guardian OF Elizabeth
| c. Bartlett of Mt. Vernon, minor.
| On the petition off. G.. Dunn guardian of E. C.
| Dunn, for license to sell real estate. Notice re-
turnable the second Monday of June.
License to sell personal estate granted to Ed
win A. Cummings, administrator on the estate Of
| La Forest Rollins.
Henry w. Bradbury appointed administrator on
the estate of Henry Il. Smith, late of Augusta,
deceased.
Sarah J. Littlefeld appointed guardian of Ed
ward NJ. Mosher of Chelsea, minor.
The estate of Geo. d. Wyman, late of Belgrade
comb and Lendal Titcomb appointed commission
ers.
James NJ. Wing appointed guardian of Hiram
A. Norris OF Wayne, unsound mind.
Decree of adoption granted to Alfred +. Gid
dings and wife, to adopt Wallace Eugene Bartlett
. minor under the age of fourteen years. Child to
take the name of Wallace Eugene Giddings.
Decree of adoption granted to Charles B. Love
joy Of Belgrade, to adopt Fred c. Blaisdel min
or under the age offourteen years. Child to take
the name of Fred BlAisdell LOyejoy.
Mark Rollins administrator on the estate of Ma
thaniel Coombs, late of Albion, deceased, settled
mis- first account Of administration, after due no.
tice.
B. P. Reed guardian Fred G. Soule, settled his
first account of euardisnship after due notice.
Nathaniel II. Winslow guardian of Q. A. Brown
settled his second account of guardianship after
due notice.
David Garland guardian of Thomas A. G. Gar
land, insane, settled his second account of guard
ianship after due notice.
Decree granted to Caroline L. Boothbv, allow
ing b. to take the name of Caroline DeWolf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-15

Mr. C. P. Richards Of this city, died 1t bis resi-
dence on Gage street yesterday morning, aged
27 years. He had been in feeble health for some
time, although in his youth he was strong and ro-
bust. He was formerly in the publishing house
of E. c. Allen & Co., and Afterwards was in the
employ of Mr.. P. o. vickery, but failing health
compelled him to reinquish active business Alto
gether about two years since. He gradually broke
down under his disease, consumption, but not
until within two or three weeks has he been con-
fined to the house. Mr.. Richards was . genial,
companionable and high-minded gentleman, kind
and oblging, and one whose company was always
sought. He was ardent in his love for Masonry
and Masonic principles, being member of Trinity
Commandery, Jerusalem r. A. Chapter and Au-
gusta Lodge. At the time Of his death he was
Master of Augusta Lodge, in which position he
had made himself exceedingly popular. The fu-
neral will take place at his late residence, Sun
day afternoon; to be in charge of Augusta Lodge.
The Commandery and Chapter will perform escort
duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-15
CUBA.
A Decree.

Havana, May IL. A decree has been issued de-
claring that the claims made by foreigners resid-
ing in the Island and by some of their cOnsuls, to
exemption from extraordinary contribution, are
founded in error. All foreigners under the pro-
lection of the government, must pay, like Spanish
Subjects the taxes levied, in accordance with ar
icles 33 and "a of the act relating to strangers,
passed by the cortes in 1870. The contributions
imposed in this island cannot be said to be for
war.
The pursuit and punishment of incendaries,
principally negroes, who have no army in our ter.
ritory, is not war. The treaties between Spain and
other countries exempt foreign residents from the
conscation of their vessels, the forced occupation
of landed property and personal military duty,
but not from taxes and contributions rendered
necessary for the protection of the property of all
against incendiaries and plunderers. Therefore,
all municipalities must proceed against foreigners
who refuse to pay said taxes.
This decree is understood to be directed princi-
pally against Germans, who claim exemption IN
der the treaty between Germany and Spain.