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GROSS OFFICIAL BLUNDER9.

The tax cases before the County Clerk have
been heard and disposed of, and Judge VAL
LACE gave judgment upon the warrants. ALI
the general objections we're overuled. One
of these was that township organization had
been abolished in this county, and therefore
the County Treasurer was not the collector
OF taxes. This objection went to the whole
warrant. Another objection peculiar to the
city tax was that the levy included tar to
pay interest on city certificates, the validity
of which WAS disputed. This the Judge
overuled. The objections, however, to
Judgment against particular pieces Of prop
erty were more fortunate, and the CITY,
State, and county lose large aggregate Of
taxes through the errors, Ignorance, rank
stupidity, and clerical mistakes of the public
officers. We give a few instances of this
kind for tile instruction and edifcation Of
the public, and especially Of those who pay
taxes.
Judge FAnwE1h and ex-Judge Jouv II.
WILSON are Interested in the block on which
the Central Hotel stands, at the junction of
Madison and Market Streets Some wears
ago the city purchased small strip Of the
lind at the river and paid for it; it also took
G small piece on the line Of Madison street
The Assessor, we think in 1872, returned
the property, describing it as it had preyi-
ously been bounded, and not deducting these
small alterations i'll the line. The tax levied
for 1872 was objected to because of this mis-
description, and the Court sustained the ob~
lection, and the tax was lost But the cx-
traordinary part Of the proceeding is that
the misdescription was repeated the next
year, and has been repeated every year since,
notwithstanding that the Court has annually
sustained the objection: and the tax i,as an-
nually been lost. We presume the error is
repeated in the assessment for 1876, ami that
next year the tax will be lost again. The
amount Of the tax this year was $4,000, and
this property has in this way escaped taxa
ton for several years, and, for the mere
want OF common intelligence on the part
of the Assessors, will continue to
escape taxation for all time to come
The Ashland Block, at the northeast corner
of Clark and Randolph streets, now owned
By the Rebel Gen. BUcKSrn, and formerly
Of the K1S1sDuHx estate, also escaped. In
1851 k1saspuEr leased the ground undivided
for twenty years to Dr. BnA1SAEp. The
Doctor made subdivision Of it as lessee,
and rented the subdivided lots to his tenants
IN 1s71 the lease expired, and with it the
subdivision, and the fire carried off the build
ings. The owner thereupon built one build
ing covering all the original site. The Asses
, 1876-08-13

Mr. -NEDoM took the floor in the House
yesterday to show up DemocratI Ic economy.
Dropping into demnition disa greeable fig
ures, be showed up the demage .gism of the
Confederate element Of Congress, and
demonstrated the inconsistency Of the gang
that would shut down on nee, .ssary appro-
priations unless they were to help "biGer
men than old GRANT"
, 1876-08-13

HORACE PorcEn appears as an eyewitness
anu tells the origin of the term "sylph." ?"
One day on the St. Louis Fair Grounds, JOHN
AlcDoSA1p> BABcocE, PORTER, and several
others noticed large woman nssing By,
and MCDONALD jocularly remarke d, s'There
goes sylph," aud the woman in mped into
fame in spite of her size.
, 1876-08-13

closed easier, At Soc for August orseptember
Rye WAS steady, at Sic. Barley was quiet, at
75c for September. Hogs were dull and
closed weak at 10@15c decline. Sales were
noted at S.. 75@G.35-the bulk at $G.15@
C.25. Cattle we're in fair demand and ruled
about steady, with sales at $2.25@s.0o for
poor to extra. The sheep market was weak,
at o.5o@4.5O One hundred dollars in
gold would buy $111.374 in greenbacks at
the close.
, 1876-08-13

sor at that time, however, milking no III
quiry, assessed the property according 70
BEA1NARp's old subdivision, which had e1'
| pired, and the Court declared the assessment
| void for misdescription; and tho taxes on
| this, one Of tho most valuable and productive
| properties in the city, Was lost. Taking no
heed of the action Of the Court, the Assessor
the next year repeated his blunder, and has
repeated it every year since, notwithstanding
the as often repeated decisions Of the Court.
A third and hardly less surprising case is
that OF Block in DOUGLAS Subdivision,
lying southwest OF the University. It is
owned by Mr.. LOMBARD. PHILLIPS, the As
SCISSOR, acting, it is supposed, upon some in
formation, returned the block in 1875 as
subdiyided into 1853 lots, and assessed it by
lots. Now comes Mr. LOMBARD, who makes
oath that he has never made any subdivision
of this block, which stands now, as it has
dono for years, undivided. The tax On this
property, State, city, and county, amounts
to $1,000, md is lost. In each of these
cases the Court held there was fatal mis-
description. The counsel for the city and
county offered to correct the pleadings and
make them conform with the facts. The
Court, however, refused this, holding that to
correct the record and give judgment thereon
would be to give judgment against property
without any notice, IS required by law.
Another case was where q piece Of proper
ty was properly described and assessed as
Lot Is in Block 16, but in the printed no
tice it read Lot Is in Block u, and the
Court refused Judgment We have high
respect for Judge WA11AcEs learning and
fairness, and suppose that his decisions in
these matters, which are technical errors,
blnnders, and accidents, are such as will be
sustained by Courts generally; nevertheless,
here is a large amount Of property which is
thus exempted from taxation, not because of
any such substantial misdescription of prop
erty as to leave any doubt Of its identity, or
of any objection going to the validity or fair
ness of the tax itself, but because Of errors,
all of them of clerical character. The law
is evidently defective, aud it is to be hoped
that, as these defects defeat the collection Of
State taxes as well as local taxes, tie Legis-
}ature will this winter pay some attention to !
the complaints, which have heretofore proved !!
The Revenue law requires |
amendments having for their purpose the !
payment of taxes, and for sweep
ing away all trifing bubbles and technical
tiles behind which the property holder takes
refuge and defrauds the State of its lawful
revenue, and imposing an unjust burden up |
IN other property owners who pay their
.axes.
, 1876-08-13
SUNDAY, AUGUST Is, 1876.
At the New York Gold Exchange On Sat
urday greenbacks ruled steady at 895-

Gen McARTHUn, Of the " Consumers Gas
Light and Coke Coml,any, looks for On in
mediate reduction ct gas to 81 as the essen
tial result Of the competition which ,rill arise
from the establishment Of the new company
And all rght-mj1ded citizens con tempora-
neously calculate, 81 Let us pray"
, 1876-08-13

a number Of property-owners of Hyde Park
have requested us to point out the disastrous ef-
feet the Stock-Yard and slaughter-house F6rty-
third street-scwer will hare on the lake water
which the people Of Hyde Park drink and use
for domestic purposes. The lake current always
moves south along the shore Any blood,
filth, dccayed animal matter, and carrion sub
stance enpticd into the lake from the proposed
sewer at the Reform-School Depot will float
along the shore to the basin from which the
Hyde Park Pumping Works are supplied. From
there the vile fluids will be sucked up and fur
nished to the people Of the village to drink.
The condition Of the water the people of Chi
cago had to Use before the tunnel WAS run ont
two miles under the lake is not yet forgotten by
the older Inhabitants It would be nice thing
for the Stock-Yards to drain the contents of
their rendering factories and slaughtcr-houscs
and the washings Of their catt1e-yards into the
lake, through 4 great sewer built at the e1-
pense OF Hyde Park property-owners; but. like
the fun for the boys in EsoP's frog fable, it
would be death to the Hydc-Parkcrs
, 1876-08-13

Later developments seem to indicate that
Moses HooKE did smite- the 1:ock known rs
DouSEr, and that there did fow therefrom
the sum of $50 per month, which Moses
claims WAS for *<keeping DowSEE7s books.
IARAcY swears that DR.. McV ICKAR established
equine relations with DowSEr, and still
drives the horse. Whereof the end is not
yet, for an investigation is demanded
, 1876-08-13

The Village Board Of Hyde Park Trustees
consist of J. r. BrSsLEy, Fl. B. BoGuE, DUO.
TAYLOR, POWELL, MARTIN FARRELL, and PETER
seHLUSn. The North Hyde-Parkers are inter
ested in the doings Of this Board next Tuesday
evening.
, 1876-08-13

We are informed that the lowest bid for
the construction OF the Forty-third street
sewer is s41,0oo, but the Board Of Village Trus~
tees propose to assess tax of $4,000 to pay
forit Part OF this enormous discrepancy may
De accounted for On the grounds explained by
). r. BENsLEY, the President OF the Board, that
only 75 per cent Of the taxes are collected, and
hence 1t Is necessary to levy 50 per cent extra
on the willing taxpayers to make good the
sums uucollected from the ta1-resistants. But
this hypothesis will only account for Sl0000 OF
the extra assessment. For what reason Is the
additional $4,000 to be levieda Have addition,
division, and silence anything to do with It'll.
, 1876-08-13

The revolutionists OF Mexico declared that
there should be no election OF President, and
that the country should have no Government
save that which the reyolutiou;sts threatened to
thrust on the nation at tue point Of the bayo-
net. Whereat the people arose and reelected
SEBASTIAN LERDo DE TE1ApA.
, 1876-08-13
now encased in angel plumsge, would indicst.
that the old mans musical preference IL for tbs
harp with multit.llinous CUTS.

One ]. H. PIERCE, Of Mississippi, has succeea
ed in e1evatiug himself to the standard Of m
asa By challenging two editors
, 1876-08-13

England sets up another BoRG1A Mrs.
BRAVO is charged with poisoning two husbands
through her love for the physician who furnish
ed the drug. The cases are surrounded with
many poetica1 and tragical clements, and there
Is strong probability that the Introduction of
rope will save further defamation Of lovely
England's loyal subjects.
, 1876-08-13

The strongest and most convincing campaign
document yet issued is the !" Political Record
OF SAM T1LDES,'' now ready at this Office
Every citizen desiring to get at the facts, in a
clear and compact form, should have copy.
After reading it, he will want extra copies to
send to his acquaintance abroad. 1t is precise
II the thing to circulate among the people
, 1876-08-13

4 Democratic paper complains that it is hard
work to raise money for the campaign ANY
capitalist desirous Of opportunities for per-
!nanent investment will kindly apply to the
Democratic Central Committee. It, D,R.
, 1876-08-13

A business letter from Frederick County,
Maryland, containing remittance for club Of
the Campaign TRIBUNE adds in postscript that
The prospects Of the Republicans Of Maryland
are better than for many years; all united and
perfectly pleased with the Presidential candi-
dates. We shall gain at least two Congress-
men, but the Confederates are sure of the State.
However, we shall run them so close that they
will feel uncomfortable. HAYES and WHEELER
Clubs are being formed all over the State, and
considerable enthusiasm prevails, while the
Confeds can't raise ripple. They know that
their Reform candidates are frauds, and
their election will prove acurse to the American
peopIe'
, 1876-08-13

4 French savan has discovered that Cincinnati
hams are impregnated with chromate=of lead.
deadly poison, which gives sudden resulnp-
tion aspect to the covering.
, 1876-08-13

a death-bed repentance is better than none.
Mr.. ALEXANDER e. STEPHENS has been enter
tanning colored school picnic on his grounds.
, 1876-08-13

lite sycamores have been dying in St. Louis
ever since tue effort of the Tall One OF the Wa
bash In favor of Uncle BILLY Mckee.
, 1876-08-13

a Bergen N. ~ Democratic candidate for
Congress took exception to his wife's conduct,
and, throwing her down, covered her from head
to foot with coat OF whitcwasl,, and his con-
stitueuts point to his record with commendabfe
pride
, 1876-08-13

KEYSTONE LODGE. NO. ss9,. A. F. T. 4. M
c$u!aS commInlcatton viii be held in their Hal g
31R invited j. II. DIXON ". II.
BEN F. PRINCE, Sec
, 1876-08-13

An exchange says: "T1LDEN is political
f*oAStSl' ne plays upon oac string.'' The
frayed-out purse-striugs Of various railroads.
, 1876-08-13

Fiat jtstitia, ,tsat colum. They have arrests
q man in Maine for stealing an umbrella.
, 1876-08-13
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

- Monroe cpnSocatioa Mandax a; e1c1fnn
Aug H. for business and work the ". NJ. be gree.
by order OF the H. I. E. n. TUCKER, Sec'y.
, 1876-08-13

WAUBAEsIA LODGE NO. 16o f. F. AND A. n.
Regular communication next Thursday evening Aug.
II, at Oriental Hall No. IL LaSalle-st Work Un tie
ii. II. Degree. Visiting brethren cordially invited
l.. D. ToTNSLET, Secretary.
, 1876-08-13

ST. PATRICK T. A. AND r. SOCIETY will hold
their annual picnic gn Thusday the gath Inst Glen
end various other viii he tie order Of the
<oy.
, 1876-08-13

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for 81 r,eF month.
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either for or against Count Arnna. In speaking OF
the incident to one Of his friends " Thiers said:
- would have gone willingly to Berlin but for tae
excessive fatigue, for in claiming me as witness
In his defense Count Arnim has rendered homage
to my character of which am really sensloie'
which many OF my countrymen would only fenaeE
me after am dead. ="
There should be no failure to notice that '|The
ThnadcFer" ;" has been laundering OF late lne
extracts from editorial articles OF the LONDON
Times printed in the cable dispatches show tna'
the contest between Mr.. Disracli md the lesatnAa
OF the press has come to close quarters. The 10"s'
has ali along maintained that the Buig1r7ao QUE
RACES called for the interference OF the Po"els'
while the Prime Minister has attempted 70 ma"
light OF the newspaper reports, claiming tha1 ae'
were not authentic. The TIMES has the adTantAse
OF fighting On the side OF truth and humanity, eaa
with such allies its side the issue Of the compa~
can scarcely be considered doubtful, In this con-
necton it is interesting to notice that the 7fnt'
has improved wonderfully OF late in its news oe.
part1nents, having secured new and enieseas
managing editor. As IN orgun OF opinion II L."
always been, OF course, easily in the first place.
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]. C. Eldredge, New York; c. KEum, Dasen-
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autumn the dance has been taught extern
sively, and Is now considered one of the
most desirable graces of fashion.
Speaking of dancing, any man who be-
comes fashionable as teacher can make
fortune. Allen Dodworth has taught 20
years, and has of late been obliged to re-
move TO larger building. lie is richer
than many Of his patrons. From S25 to
800 term is what1 may be called usual
rates, and then there are many pupils taught
in private lessons at home at treble the
usual prices. Dancing masters have as a
general thing received better pay than the
most learned professors in our univer-
stiles, or our most learned editors. Brain
work is nothing compared with the proper
graces of motion.
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Harlem Extension way, $50 p. IN.
Eastern way, ll.40 a. m.
Troy way, 2.C0 p. IN.
Troy, 10.l5 a. M, 200 3.45 and $50 p. m.
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Boston, II 40 a. M, and $50 p. m.
Canadas, 2l0 and 80 p. m.
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The Centennial Globe-What the
Press Say of It.

From the burlington Clipper.l
The Rutland GLOBE on the first instant issued
a large Illustrated centennial edition plainly
showing that the GLOBE is "head and should
ers" in advance OF the other daily papers In the
state.
[From the 81. A lbans Adrertiserl
The Rutland GLOBE issued an eleuant double
sheet, Illustrated holiday and centennial mum.
Der last saturday. THE GLOBE is the most en-
terprising daily In Vermont and conducted with
much ability.
[Fronl the Whitehall, a. " Times
The Rutland centennial GLOBE, mammoth
eight page blanket sheet, was issued by the
enterprlslng proprietors OF the Rutlane GLOBE
for New Years Number. THE GLOBE showed
commendable public spirit in its enterprise,
which is q prominent feature with our lively
Vermont neighbor.
[Erom the Middiebury Registerl
The Rutland GLOBE issued a centennial edi-
ton OF that journal saturday morning In which
they furnished vast a,hount or appropriate
and useful information and INDUCED In lite
self-glorincation. IL was double the ordinary
size and really 'the largest daily In New Eng.
land, for once" The pride they manifested
was natural and pardonable under the circum-
stances.
tFrom the Burlington Sentinel
The centennial number of the Rutland GLOBE
was the largest and haDdsomest sheet ever
printed in New England.
From the Troy. ~, " 7imes.I
The Rutland GLOBE surprised It's patrons by
the publication OF an eight page centennial and
holiday edition last Saturday morning, con.
tanning full description OF the centennial
buildings, with Illustrations, Items OF general
news, tile first census OF Rutland county taken
In lI7s. and OF her ancient documents.
lFron, the Troy. az. .Y.,) Press,l
One OF the incest pieces OF enterprise IS that
OF the Rutland GLOBE The first number OF the
paper for the year 70, was large eight page
paper having eight columns on each page. II
contains cuts and descriptions OF the centennial
buildings at Philadelphia, and an immense
amount Of other reading matter. 1t Is printed
on heavy fine paper, ana the whole presents q
neat and tasty appearance.
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Opinions of the Press.

From the many complimentary notices
that the press of the state have accorded
us, VIC select a few from those that we have
been favored with:
[From the Belious Falls 7imesl
The Rutland Globe is an enterprising newspa-
per, thoroughly alive to the times, lively ed-
torlals, and whacking all bad things generally.
II is good Vermont paper, and as we are to
have presidential as well as state election
this year, 1t will be good time to have 1t.
tFropl the uoodstoct AGe.1
Tho Globe Is a first-class New England daily,
of republican faith. and Rutland ana tile state
may well be proud OF 1t. II has more matter
that interests Vermontcrs than any other New
England daily.
From, tie Windsor Journdll
II any OF our readers want good Vermont
daily paper they VIII find 1t In the Rutland
Daily Globe.
tFrom the 81. JohnsbUrg Caledonianl
The Globe. Is a large, handsome and newsy
paper.
From tie Vermont Fdrmer.l
The Globe has achieved an envlable reputa-
tion IN the state rs all outspoken, independent
republican journal, and one which shows more
enterprise In It's news department than any
other Vermont daily.
[Fronl the Woodstock Standard
The Rutland Daily Globe Is one OF the most
enterprlslng dailes outside of the cities.
tFrom The Cambridge (N. " Post.l
The Rutland Globe Is one OF the best ex-
changes received at this Office. 1t is well
edited and newsy sheet. creditable 20 Rutland
and its editors.
From TIE Pennington Gdzette.l
The Globe, taken all IN ALL Is one or the best
da.lies which comes TO our Sanctum. AS daily
journal It has no equal In Vermont.
From the 4 rgus and Pdtriot.l
The Rutland Globe gives more reading matter
than any other daily I'm the state.
Foom the Ludlou Gdzette.l
Now Is the time TO subscribe. for the Rutland
Globe, the best paper the west side OF the noun
tain, and one OF the best in the state.