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Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

The Quebec people are especially alive to the
importance Of the proposed railroad from that city
to the sea. BY their present means of winter COM
munica,ion, lasting five months in the year, Que
bee passengers and goods have to travel $50 miles
to reach the sea at Halifax by way Of the Interco-
lonial, or 3l7 miles to Portland by the Grand
Trunk, whilst by the proposed new line the dis
tance to Wiscasset will be 22j miles, Of which
about 100 miles. including the Lewis & kennebec
and its connections in Maine, already con.
sfructed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

Topsham has chosen the following town off,
GERS Moderator, S. A. Perkins; Town Clerk,
Charles Z. White; Selectmen, Charles W. Purin-
ton, Isaac Z. Mallett, James Barron; Treasurer,
VIM. S. Skolfeld; Collector of Taxes, Jeremiah
f. Whitney, and he receives mills on dollar
Town Agent, James Barron.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
WALDOBORO'.
Spring.like Signs.

Wadoboro, March 80. The ice left our river
last night, and it is now open to navigation.
Leap Year Party.
The ladies' leap year party, last evening, was a
most brilliant affair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
NEW YORk.
Political.

Political.
New York. March 81. A large number Of ward
politicians are at the custom house to-day, endeav
oring to save their friends from removal under the
recent order OF Secretary Bristow.
Murder.
William Cummings, a coal HEAVIER, chopped his
wfe's shoulder and head with hatchet last night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
RHODE ISLAND.
Boiler Explosion.

Boston, March 81. A special despatch to the
Merchants Exchange, from Providence, X. L.,
says that the boiler in mill No ., Of the Fletcher
manufacturing company, exploded before o'clock
this morning, killing two men and severely injur-
ing several others. The boiler house was entirely
demolished. Loss estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
local anu State Mems.
Tomorrow Is Passion Sunday.

The Berger family and Sol Smith Russell are to
appear at Bangor, on the 2Sth Of April. We trust
they may come to Augusta, where they will re-
ceiye warm welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

The threc-masted schooner Margaret u Lucy,
Of Middletown. Conn., from New Orleans for this
port, with 100 bales of cotton, mis- stayed in
beating up the river and went ashore at Beal's
Point, six miles below here, this afternoon. A
tug has gone to her assistance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Maine Historical Society.

The special meeting of the Society at Portland
on Thursday, was one Of very great interest
The meeting was called to order by the venerable
Prof. Packard, the Secretary, and Hon. {. >. I'LL
man of Brunswick, was elected President pro te"'
on account of the necessary absence of the Presi'
dent Hon. J. w. Bradbury of Augusta, and the
Vice President, Judge Barrows of brunswick.
A volume of the Society, now in preparation
will contain five papers by Judge Godfrey on I'm
dian History near Bangor" one on "Pemaqud,
by DR.. Hough of New York, another by Gen. j.
NJ. Brown, ON "Champlain l60i-5," third and
fourth by Mr.. SWEET, on early Spanish settle
ments at Pemaquid," and the "History of the
Bingham Purchase" a sixth by Mr.. Allen of Nor
ridgewock, on "Early Hallowell families" The
volume closes with set of memorial papers on
the late Hon. George Evans, Bishop Burgess, and
Hon. William Willis.
A paper on Norombega written by Judge God
frey of Bangor, was read. 1t was valuable con-
tribntion to the history of the State.
The next paper read was on the "Life and Ser
vices of General Samuel Waldo" by Mr.. Joseph
Williamson of Belfast. 1t created great enthu-
sasm, and a copy was requested to be placed in
the society archives.
Mr.. William Goold Of Windhan, then present
ed TO the society gun, on which is silver plate
bearing the inscriptions
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
BATH.
Launched.

Bath, March 81. Launched, by Alexander Rob-
inson of this city, schooner of 1870 tons named
Mary E. Webber, owned by the builder, Joseph
Webbcr, the master, and others, and will be COM
manded BY Captain Charles c. Harris of South
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Weather Probabilities for To-Day.

For the Middle and New England States,
partly cloudy weather and northwest winds, rising
barometer and stationery temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

Mrs. NJ. B. Hodges is now in New York, at
tending the openings of the new spring styles IN
millinery. We may expect grand sprrg OPEN
ing at the upper end of Waiter street on her re-
turn.
The meeting Of the Reform Club at Granite
Hall on Sunday afternoon, tomorrow, will be
at half-past three o'clock, hour later than u.s.
ual on account of services elsewhere in the city.
There will be speaking by reformed men, as US
ual, singing, signing the pledge, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

The saloon of Z. A. Getchell has been searched
by the city officers, and quantity of liquor
found. The Farmers Hotel, S. Records, and j.
Sullvan's, were also searched, but nothing found.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Cincinnati Produce Market:
Cincinnati, March 81. 1875

PORK-$23 60 523 so.
LARD steam l3HaI3x; kettle, Hel4k.
BULK MEATS-shOulders Sx e-;clear rib sldoA
l2-1 clear sides dl2k-.
Observation-Disclosures 9xa--; clear rib sides l2X
al3; clear sides l31 ASK.
WHISKEY-l07a.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
New York Money Mark ct.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, March 81, 1876.
Money easy at SAB per cent Foreign exchange
quiet at 1867 for bankers long and 4s9xa9O for
demand. Carrying rates 2k, 3, 3K, and per
cent U. 8. Assistant Treasurer paid out osa,O0O
for interest and $4,000 in redemption OF bonds.
Custom receipts $4,000. Gold opened at II3,< and
closed ut 1l3X.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Obituary..

Intelligence has been received here of the death
at Savannah of w. A. Farnsworth of this city,
President of the Rockland Water Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

Mr.. L. A. Alexander, agent for B. O. & G. C.
Wilson, of Boston writes: 81 have never been
so fully satisfied with any article for toilet as
| am with your Forest Tar Soap. 1t is a perfect
shaving soap, yielding rich white lather that
does not dry upon the face and leaves it soft and
free from that smarting, common to tender faces
after shaving 1t is the best article for the skin
ever used" If your druggist does not keep it,
send 30 cents to the Forest Tar Co., Portland, Me-,
for cake. Mar29-t&wlw.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

Hon. James w. North Of this city, is having
made at Hallowell. a magnificent monument, to be
placed 10 his family lot in Forest Grove Cemetery.
1t is in several parts and composed of IIalowell
Granite, between the sections of which is Scotch
Granite, the whole wrought in most beautiful form.
When completed, the height of the monument
from its base to the top of the surmounting it,,
will be twenty feet. 1t cost about $1,000 and will
be a fine addition to the beautiful Mt. Auburn
of Auuusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
ROCkLAND.
Verdict.

Rockland, March 81. In the case of George I
Cox trial for rape, the jury this afternoon rem
dered verdict of not guilty, after being out forty
minutes. The case has been on trial since last
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

ter very pleasant interchange probabilities, and
singing they departed leaving the good pastor fifty
dollars better pecuniary, and if heavier in pocket
doubtless much lighter at heart.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

New England Free Baptist Convention has
been called at Lewiston, to meet with the Pine
street church, on the fourth Of April, to continue
three days. Important questions connected with
the educational and missionary interests of the
denomination will be considered. Free return
tickets are furnished at the convention, over the
different railroads of the State to all who attend
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

We have given .4ddmson's Balsan. thorough
trial, and have hesitation in recommending it to
our readers as a safe and eficacious remedy for
coughs and colds. Price 81 cts.-Ed. kendalls
Mills Chronicle. mar2S- tlSwlW
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Balance cash in treasury,

The Treasurer will keep all city funds on depos-
it in the city banks, and all persons presenting
warrants for payment must present them during
bank hours,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
WASHINGTON.

nounce the above statement tissue of falsehoods
from beginning to end.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

The performance of the Hospital Minstrel Com
pany at that institution, ON Thursday evening, was
great surprise to all who witnessed it. 1t was
the first appearance Of the company, which is com
posed of employees al the Hospital, who have
put themselves in good training. The concert
was one of the best given since the opening of the
chapel, and will encourage the troupe to persevere
in their labors of love to entertain and please the
inmates of the Hospital
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

The following is list of town officers chosen at
the annual meeting held March p in Thomaston:
William E. Crawford, Bradford X. Kalloch, E. l..
Dillingham;, Selectmen; Thomas A. Carr, Clerk !;
c. Prince A. w. Watts W. G. Rice. Assessors;
J. c. Levensalcr, Treasurer; John A. Patterson,
school Committee for three years; j. o. Gushing,
Road Commissioner; B. X. Kalloch, School Agent.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

Dexter Smith of Litchfeld. is introducing in this
community, and elsewhere in the State, the Amer
ican Safety Parlor Fusees manufactured by the
American Fusee Co., Of Erie, Pa. 1t is purely
Yankee invention, being a great and lasting tri-
umph for the safety Of the household. No acci-
dental fires need be apprehcnded from these
matches,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
The City Finances.

Samuel w. Lane Esq, City Treasurer, has fur
nished the following statement Of receipts and dis
bursements of the City Treasury from the COM
mencemcnt of the current municipal year, to and
including VI ,ch 30:
RECEIPTS.
Cash from sundry sources, $40 $3.50 S4
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid for support of poor, Sl627 SO
Snow bills of 1874, 3 90
Interest on notes and coupons, 30i 90
Salaries of city officers, 100 90
For schools, village district, 1859 80
For schools, suburban districts, ll6 so
3,74l OF
Balance cash in treasury, 6,59S 50
$l0,339 81
The Treasurer will keep all city funds on depos-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

cororer in York county sends to the Govern
Or and Council, his bill for services rendered. lie
also submits an explanation, by which it will be
seen the man died "in accordance with the Re-
vised Statutes of the State of Maine chap. l39."
We publish his statement of the case
IL hereby submit to you and the Hon. Counsel
the expense Of finding, keeping and buryal of the
dead body Of - who was found dead in
the town Of on the 9TH day of March A. d..
1875 in accordance 18th the II. S. of the State of
Maine Chap. l39 Sect l0-ll, and hereby certify
that the above named - was a stranger, &C."
The Juvenile Temperance club Of tn is city, gave
cordial and most enthusiastic reception to their
brother Juveniles Of ofIIallowell, on Thursday even
ing last, at Meonan Hall, The boys came up
as far as the State House in carriages and from
thence marched in procession to Meonian Hall,
to the music Of the drum corps, escorted by the
Augusta Club. A supper fit for king was served
by the ladies, and everything passed oil in pleas
ant and most gratifying manner. The tables were
laden with good things. showing the interest taken
by the mothers and sisters in the grand work being
done by the boys.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
This gun belonged to
Dominicus Jordan
=. ,,,ao I,,1loI h., tl.n In,l,aN.


who was killed by the Indians
at Spurwink, Me-, Aug. 1903.
Presented to Maine Historical Society by
Samuel Jordan, Deering, 1876.
In the afternoon, Gen. John Marshall Brown
read very interesting paper on "Indian
Thoroughfares and Carrying Places in Maine"
In the evening, VIM. Goold read his paper on
Fort Halifax, which he has been some time pre-
pairing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Wanted.

4 STEADY, CAPABLE GIRL, to do ktchel
~ work, (thaps alD in II family. Apply at resi-
deuce OF
FRED A. BERRY,
apr1.ilm School Street, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
overstrained must hesitate to press the new title
forward when they understand that II does, in
fact, provoke discomfort.
FINANCIAL 4 C0MMERCIAL.
Boston Stock List.

Boston Stock List.
Boston. March 81, 1875.
[Saes at the Brokers' Board.I
Eastern Railroad llkalIk
Boston Maine railroad lOlaIOlk
Pol tland. Saco & Portsmouth -ae0 -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01
Local AND BUSINESS NOTICES,

T. o. Pease, mason and plasterer, woald be glad
to do work for all requiring his services. Apply
at his house on Green street, or at the Reform
Club room. aprl-tlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

A druggist of Clinton, Mass. says was for ten
years great sufferer from a swelling of my great
toe joint thorough rubbing with Renne's Pain
successfully what had been trying to do for ten
years. Keep this Magic Oil in the house in case
Of accidents. mar29 .t&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

And all articles in that lne with great variety of
other goods desirable for family use. She invites
all to call and avail themselves of this last chance,
as it will be closed before the LIST of May Any one
in trade, or wishing = commence, vii have good
bargain offered for the whole stock
Over Titcomb's Drug Store, corner Of
Kennebec Bridge.
Augusta, April 1st, 1915, aprl.teod3t
Daily Kennebec journal., 1876-04-01

Gen. Babcock, Luckey and A. C. Bradley pr
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-07
For Sale.
DOR the purpose of Scttlinya succession
L the following described plantations

EOR the purpose of ling Il succession
L the following described plantations
are offered for sale:
LIST. a certain plantation or tract of
land, situated in the parish of Red River,
State of Louisiana. on the right bank of
Red river, descending, opposite L0c-y
Bayou, being in sections y, "a, - and rs.
in Township IA. Range II, West, contain
Ing 1888 7GllO0 acres.
This plantation has now in cultivation
and under good fence, about 300 acres,
more or less, with valuable imprnvc-
ments, consisting Of a dwelling house,
gin house, negro cabins, corn cribs, ard
all necessary buildings. This plant
atiOE is finely timbcrcd, and not subject
to oycrilowS, and will be sold, at priratc
sn'c on the following terms:
One third cash the balance in one and
two years, with mortgage and vendors
privilege reserved, with interest at the
rate of 8 per cent, on the credit purchase
Of the price; from day Of sale.
I'd. A certain tract of land or planta
ton situated in the parish Of Grant, State
of Louisiana on the left bank of tho
Boa Ditu river, descel,linw, consisting of
grant of $40 acres of land confirmed by
Congress. to Lestan PrulhommN as As
'sgnee Of John Baptiste Brcyrll", and
o95 oo[lOO acres purchased by the dcceaS
ed, LcStan Prudhomme, from the United
States, in Township ), Range g. and con-
tanning, in the aggregate, 1889 SSlloo
acres,'morr or less. This plantation is
also, now in cultivation, and with about
three or four hundred acres under good
fence; is finely wooIcd; not liable to
overflow, and has AL the necessary build
ings and improvements thereon.
Terms of sale, the same as the above.
For information apply to the under.
signed, 10 miles below the town Of Nat
chitochcs, or to bis BROTHER Srrlot Pru
d}lonnlc, i'll tho city of Natchitoclles.
F.A PRUDHOMME,
Agent and Atty in Fact of the l.cirs and
legal representatives of LcStan = ulhom-
ne, deceased.
Weekly Shreveport Times and uacIita
TID"Dh will insert til" above n,l send
bill to this office.
Judy 23-3m pr II
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Schools in NatchltOches,

Tho way the Radicals havo man.
aged the public schools for the last
eight years in this parish may be seen
from tho following interview that
took place recently with a colorcl
man who lives in one of the country
wards
20. Have you any schools for COL
orcd children in your neighborhood
"a. Fore God boss, we had no
schools of any kind here for, can't
say how long
20. Have you children enough in
This section to make q school,
"a. Yes, sir right round here there's
some thirty poor ignorant colorcd
children who have never looked IN
side of school house ccpt once Just
before an election one was started
here and whom the election was over
the teacher quit because they told
him the money had "gin out" When
the election is over the money always
'gins out"
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From the San Francisco vtr:nr Bulletin.

From the San Francisco Evtr;n~ Bulletin
lOWlNG to the constant inquiries from
" various portions of the United States
in regard to the Eucalyptus Globulous, or
Australian Gum Tree, We ;'ic induced to
| give " thorough description of it, en-
hracing many facts not hitherto pub
lishcd. Through, the courtesy Of Sonn-
tagy 4 Co.. Of Ills city, we have de, otcd
! much time to the cultivation of the tree,
| We have obtained most Of the informal
ton here furnished. The Eucalyptus is
! extensively grown in California, where
| probably no less than one million trees
arc planted. In this city, in front Of
handsome residences. You will find it
| with its magnificent dropping branches
| making an effective and graceful shade
tree. In Oakland Clio broad avenues arc
lined with lhcm.
In Al gcli& its cultivation was under
taken or large scale. Some 10000 Eu-
calypti were planted in an extremely pes
ti!ental and unhealthy section, were fever
prevailed to a great extent every year.
During the first year Of their growth, at
! the time when the fever season used to
set in. not 4 single case Of fever occurred
yot tho trees were only nine feet lrich
Sine" then this plac" is reported free
from its unwr'c5mr visitatolS.
In the vicinity of Cm's'antnoplc, an
! other fever spot. nal>hy and Sickiy, the
whole ground was dried up by 1!1U0 Of
these trees. In Cuba marsh diseases arc
rapidly disappearing upon the introduce
ton Ct tbs IT, c. A railway station in
the Department Of Var was Sc presidential
| that the officials could not rolnan there
; longer than year. Forty of these trees
were planted, and the unhealthy condi-
| ton of the place was changed.
Two miles from lIaywardS, in this
State, the Surveyor General planted two
groves of the Encalvptus- one of about
ninety acres and tire other seventy acres,
the whole comprising aEvnt $4,000 trees.
They are nnw only about five years old,
yet many Of the trees are forty to fifty
feet high, the whole making u most rN-
trnSivc and beautiful forest for fuel and
timber purposes being worth thousands
of dollars.
Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and
other Southern States are awakening to
the Importance Of planting these trees,
and the Same may be said OF New Mexico.
These trees arc propagated and for
sale by
W. KlTCHlNG,
Shreveport, La.
Price So PR dozen: single plant :
cents each. Orders left at this Office Will
receive prompt attention.
N. B.-They are growing in boxes with
ii block of soil for each tree and can be
shipped aud tran>plantcl any month III
the year without risk.
April l5-tf.
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After q long, dry, dusty spell OF
weather, q cold slow rain set in this
Thursday morning, which will free
us at least from the disagreablo dust
which had become almost intolcrahlc
on the Streets. Though not desired
by the planters, yet it is a great bI"s-
sing to our town, giving "a water to
drink which in q temperance com
mnnity is a considerable item.
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Kentucky has produced another
prodigy in the shape of a race horse,
lhe property off. 3. Harper of Wood
lofu county This wonderful horse.
len Brock, recently made a four
mile race 10 the extraordinary time of
''i' For Democrats and fast horses
g"a'wayS to Kentucky.
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To BE Observation-Disclosures every
voter in this and the surrounding par
Ishos. remember that on the 18th dlv
of this month. tOctobcr) onr standard
bearers NICHOLS and WTLTZ,
will DO here also Louisianan's true
and warm hearted friend, the Hon. r.
II. MARI, will be here. Remember
also, that We arc going to have a
grand BARBECUE, with enough for
every body.
A cordial invitation is hrrob~ cy-
tended to all class"s, especially our
rolorcl friends, whom VIC want to sec
nnh listen to the men We arc asking
them to vote for. Remember the day,
Tuesday, October Eth, 1876.
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Tho people throughout tho parish
should pay particular attention to the
candidates for the office of Magistrate
in the different Wards, for if the Par
ish Court is abolished, the Office of
Magistrate becomes very important
one.
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II T.
NlNVO\\' LIVER REGULATOR.
PURELY VEGETABLE.

PURELY VEGETABLE.
T. harmless.
Is no ,ln~'r' i";r'', l. ;.;jr -.
l. sure to crrr II ;Hrcn II YriaiN:
Is NO jA.rN'v2;ry )'rv' rage.
Is Il f;,rlt'"':. l,'!ti'N N',';r'nr.
Is the c,:r:,"c,t rl'IriH" il, ;hr world,
IS !,iv'N Ni,il saIr;, and 1|c hap}'ir>l rt-
N,lt* tn thr met df'i."tr infant.
Does no: Interfere with business,
Doe, not ,!i>nrrairr the system.
Takes ne rl"rn OF QNiniur and Filters
oi every kind,
Contn!uS Tie simplest and h'Nt rr1H"Ii' T..
ASH the recovered dy>prrtirs, FilIrH ,
Snlirrrrs victims nt Fryrt ON. Ayn". III"
mrrrurial ,li>rn~rd ]n!..rl. how they r.
covered health, cheerful spirits aa'i good
arp"tj'r-lhrv will tell You by taking
Sim:r",,~ Liver L., :;ulat"r:
The cheapest. PNr,N nN1 HfSt Fumi|r
.(iciicinr IN The ||'o;N'
Il contains ;;nur myI'rH, elements, pew
cr united in the sam" h"rrv prci"li'n
IN any u,E'r i'lt lAHl",!nn, r!I: :: r'."t}r
Nnt',nrtir, a Nrn,!r:lNi Ionic, ara un-
rvptiruahlr Alternative and ,rl,Aiu Cor
receive Of u. impurities "I' the body. Such
sigma. t;lrcre, his attended its use, thai;
!; ii ur,A regarded Is the
EFt'ECIIAL SPIIliIC
For all diseases Of the Liver, Stomach
"N't Spleen. As Il H"mr'y in
Nala;i,l :''evr'',, Nr"r4 Com''antS !)>'S-
r,r>;a, Nrnta! Depression, krs'r:;;.
ness, Jo'ur,ic', NAl>ra, Sir';
lI,;l'i;'ci!r, Collie, Crl>,ipl-
irn and Hlinu ,u,,s
II ?iAS NO Equal.
c. \ L Y | o y!
As there arc rnr hrr Of imitati:,:t.
offered t" the public We would caution
III" c"n::M"r:t,. -
Bay u" Powders or Prepared SIM
MONS LNT., MECH I.ATNr unless il,
our engraved wrapper with Trade Mark,
&a',p Anl >j-Hat"lc uni'ro!;rM. Nome
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Read the letter of the Kcv. Dungcc
to his colorod friends in Louisiana,
on the political stu alton. You will
find it on tho outside of to-day's is
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Tho Presidents of Ward Clubs are
requested to appoint Committees on
Registration at once.
G. F. DRANGUET,
Chairman Parish Central Committee
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THE MISUNDERSTANDING morning
the mercury stood at 440, making 4
alisht frost which killed all tho ten
der plants, doing considerable damage
to the late cotton; Monday morning
tho mercury marked 420, with still
heavier frost, which finished the work
Of Sunday morning, doing yet moro
damage to tho half-grown bolls,
which, in ali probability, will not open.
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TIE Si.,Ti. FINANCES.

We hereby l',rd5o OR party to the sat
i~tartion Of all tl,. lc-:-;', Obligations is
sued by the State Of Lo';i>ia,lA to the
lrs; ~trcurOTS rttnr;S in the direction Of
rrt"rlN AMI an &c ,nrnjca N'jmiuistra-
tlnn Of tn" Government. ;.'.G especially
10 ttc abolition of all unnerrS>"r" pub
lie Offices: ~ the reduction Of t,."> and
salaries of officers: ~ th, standard, ri q
fair remuneration and the cnnsru.,,nt re-
lnctInn OF taxation to the lowest l'uSsi-
bic limit rUMlu"N-Ur2tI with Ire l,c.rS-
,ary expenses Of tho government am!
the pr, reservation of the pnhli" faith, and
to the cur'aiImrnt Of the dangerously
large patronage Of Tie Chief Executive
Of the State.