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The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-04

feel sure that Congress, while it may not be
disposed to grant any new money subsidies
wonld not turn deaf ear to properly pre-
| sentsd request to transfer to such companies
the grant of 1000, 600 acres of public land
originally made for the express purpose o.
building railroad from New Orleans to the
Texas Pacific. Much the greater part of the
land thus granted lies between Donaldson
vile and Shreveport. The value of these
lands, as l have already said, will, in few
years, nearly or quite repay the cost of con.
structing the road
FINANCES OF NEW ORLEANS.
The position of the finances of New Or
leans produces jeremiad.
For many years pas. the annual expenses OF
the city have exceeded the annual income
This improvidence of expenditure has not
been confined to any one political party. l
believe am correct in stating that the exist
ing city charter was drafted by citizens not in
any manner identified with the dominant
party in the State, for the express purpose OF
removing from the control of city affairs a
Council elected by the people, and not be.
longing to the dominant party, whose extrava
CANT expenditures had brought the city to the
verge of bankruptcy even at that time.
1t was hoped the new system lnaugurated
would prove more efficient and economical
form of government The expectations based
upon the new charter have not been realized.
-Four councils have held Office since its adop
ton in 1S7O-one appointed and three elected;
two belonging to one political party, two to
the other. The result has been the same in
each case an increase of debt, differing only
In degree. A constitutional amendment,
adopted by the last Legislature and ratified
by the people, prohibiting any city council
from hereafter increasing the debt of the city,
has removed this element of danger. The
question now is, how to surmount present
and how to carry on the city
government in the future in the most
economical and efficient manner.
The total bonded and floating debt Of the
city of New Orleans on June 3d. 1876, was
S23, 2SS, 800 &c.
The taxable value of real and personal prop
erty in the city is 1924, SO, 002.
The delinquent taxes now due the city for
the last six years are:
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-01-04
Making the total number Of cubic yards
built or assumed by them in four

sSoiot ID UlJ,OO
The records of the State Auditor show the
amount Of taxation for levee construction and
repair purposes, and the actual receipts and
payments on that account for each year to
have been during the same period as follows,
viz:
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iHe eXpendItures or
purposes during the pas
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Total bonded and floating debt January
i, %
1t will thus be seen that the present bond
ed and floating debt Of the State is now (Jan-
uary /, 1876 Sl9O6l, 645 25, and that the
debt OF the State has been decreased during
my administration IS, l59. 90S O5.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
While this reduction OF the debt has been
effected, the general expenditures Of the gov
ernn ent have been largely reduced, and tax
alton has been diminished from 2l4 to 14a
mills. The receipts OF the present year up to
December 20 have exceeded by 1926, $50 the
entire receipts for the year 1872. and the ex-
penditures for the current year up to Deem
Der 20 show reduction of 81, 1873, 200 upon
the expenditures OF 1873. and Sl,4l5, 1888 92
upon the expenditures of 1872.
The expenditures during the three years
prior to my administration were as follows:
lou. ~ ,U0V,O0o ID
1871. Observation-Disclosures. 1873 l47 So
1917. ...................... 4cu, 4Zo So
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sible efforts to help ourselves In my judg
ment the most vital connection in the inter
ests of the city and of the entire State is tina
by the way of Baton Rouge, Alexandria and
Shreveport to some point on the line of the
Texas Pacific Such connection would open
up the whole Red River Valley, which is now
closed to navigation during large portion oil
the year. and which comprises some Of the
finest and most productive lands of the State.
During the summer of last year the New
Orleans and Pacific Railroad Company was
incorporated under the general laws of the
State. This company has thus far mani
tested an energy, enterprise and vitality in
commendable contrast with the supineness of
other companies heretofore incorporated by
Act of the General Assembly with great
powers and subsidies. The present south
ern terminus of this company is near Alex
andria, and its northwestern terminus will
connect with the Texas Pacific Railroad
at some point not yet determined
upon. The road, I am informed, has
been graded from Alexandria to Cotlle,
distance OF fifteen miles through the
swamps. The open fields and higher grounds
have Low been reached, and the work will
consequently progress more rapidly. No aid
has been asked nor can any be given by the
State to this company, and no combined effort
mas Deen maze TO secure ala from the parishes
through which its route passes. De or two
parishes have, however, subscribed literally
to the stock of the company. The completion
of this line, with terminus below the falls of
Alexandria, would open up deep water and
railroad communication between Nav Orleaus
and the Texas Pacific Railroad all the wear
round, and would be of incalcu able benefit
to the city and State / have great confluence
in the early completion of this road
The present running terminus of the New
Orleans, Mobile and Texas Railroad is at D IN
but The road has been compile ed
some ten miles further, nearly to Blyou
Goula. If road were completed from this
point to connect with the New Orleans and
Texas Railroad at Alexandria, the problem of
direct railroad connection with Northern
Texas would be measurably solved. If any
company or combination OF companies could
be formed to complete railroad connection b.
tween New Orleans aud the Texas Pacii:,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
A LITTLE RED TAPE.

Sometime ago Baltimore and New
York mail was Eve days reaching this
place. Our Postmaster addressed a note
10 the Superintendent of Railway mail
Service at Chattanooga, advising him of
the fact that our mails we're sent by way
Of Nashville instead of coming direct.
The Superintendent at Chattanooga re-
fered the matter to the Superintendent at
Cincinnati, and be to the Superintendent
at New York. The New York man res.
p%ectfully returned his answer to Cincin-
natl. and the Cincinnati agent informed
our Postmaster that the error was c%orrect>
ed. 1t just took t~wenty-eight days to get
this little matter Strengthened out.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
GRANGER COUNTY.

The Granger County correspondent of
the Knoxville Chronicle in his letter pubs
lished last Sunday morning says:
There are two or tLres Republican
candidates for Congress in this district
who, if nominated, will, I think, be able
to get q good vote in this county. Judge
G%iIIenwaters' prospects seem most fatter,
ing at this time for getting the nomina>
ton. lie is a man of ability,and the favor
able impression be made on the voters
of this county in the last canvass will he
of considerable advantage to him if he
should be the nominee. But as We arc
not bound to any one man, and as there
are other good men in the district, we will
give any one of this class who may be the
choice of a fair convention, our hearty
support
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
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pages, an excellent work for beginners.
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These two works used in connection
with the Teachers Hand Book of Arith.
mctical Examples" Of the same series,
will Prove a sufficient course for Common
Schools. We suppose the Science OF
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form a complete course for Academies
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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
POOR MEN.

Offices are not pensions to be
given TO the poor and needy, gcncr.
ally speaking, he who cannot success
fully manage his own affairs cannot
manage the affairs Of the public, Who
ever is q failure at home is likely to be
the same in Office. '--Journal
From the above it will be notised
that the Joarnui is in favor Of giving
the offices TO the rich, and intimates
that the poor man, he who has failed
TO mako uoney at home, cannot be
trusted. The poor men of this county
will never forget this uncallel for at
tack on them. If the Journal speaks
the sentiment of the Democratic party,
we would advise all poor honest Demo.
Gratis to leave the party where the
aristocracy must hold all the Offices.
We venture the assertion that
our county fumes would be equally as
safe in tho hands Of the poor men Of
this county as in the hands OF many
who are considered wealthy. Let tae
poor men have a fair showing and they
will convince the editors of the jour.
zeal that they have treated them badly.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

WHO WILL 1T REL

fJudge Gillenwaters makes the race
for Congress the people of the First Jus
dicial District will be called upon to elect
smother Judge at the August election.
While there will no doubt be several AS
pirants for the place it, will be the duty
efthe voters to select +. worthy man and
enc well qualified. We merely mention
the fact now that tie people will have
time sufficient to decide the question as to
Who will be the most suitable and will be
prepared at the proper time to make a
domination.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
UR NEXT GOVERNOR

" notice that most of the Democratic
7 Cers in the State favor Governor
orter for the second term" Under
She circumstances. perhaps Governor
Porter has done as well as any other
man of his party would have done, but
the people are not satisfied yet about
that little ~Penitentlary affair that took
place some months ago. If the Repub,
licans put Hon. r II. Butler after Mr..
Porter in the coming campaign-and
we would not at all be surprised if they
do-7he will make it warm for the
bourbons in this State.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
DEMOCRATIC TROUBLES.

And now the trouble commences with
the Democrats in the First Congressional
District. We netice two different Cons
munications in the Journal last week.
one signed by John r. Mckinney
Chairman Of the Democratic Committee
First District, and the other signed by
+. G. Reeves, Chairman Democratic
Committee First District. Unless the
leaders ofthe party can make q conpro.
mise we will expect to hear Of trouble in
she camps. Some Of the gentlemen who
are on the Committee want a Conservative
union man nominated for Congress.
Others want a straigh!-ont,dyed inyhe.
woolDemocrat. Things are not Just as
lovely and harmonious with the opposition
% they would like, but still at the same
time q wonderful effort is being made to
not let the troubles of the party be- made
public. We know whereof We speak.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
A Severe Blow.
March 21st, 1876.

He thurman sports a red baudana
handkerchief, and blowed the loudest nose
In America. II is said on one occasion
Senator Jones, of Nevada, who early 10
life bad been a brakeman on = railroad,
dropped asleep ut his desk. Senator
Thurman solemu;y waved his led baudaua
and gave his nose a terrific snort. The
sleeping senator sprang 10 his feet, and
seizing his desk, commenced twisting it
with all his might. He aftersard *.
planned that he thought Thurman's blow
was an engine whistling ''duwn brakes"
and the red handkerchief a signal Of die.
tress hence he wreuebirs of tie ds-k.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

There is q general feeling among the
Republicans Of the First Congressional
district to have perfect harmony in the
coming campaign. We have a number of
gentlemen who are aspirants and the
friends Of each are anxious for them to
make the race for Congress, but we are
assured by good men from the different
counties that the party will unite solidly
on the nominee Of a fair convention. We
expect no trickery or ~chicanery in our
coming conventions, but desire every as
pirant to be treated houorably and gen.
tlenauly. 1t is due every honorable
gentlemen who seek Office that his claims
shall be properly considered, AID it will
be the duty Of ths delegates who assemble
10 make nomination, after tney have be.
come satisfied Of the strength Of each
10 select tue strongest and most available
for our standard bearer. Then it will
become the duty of every Republican to
give the nominee a hearty support. Tue
friends of the different aspiranis have
assured US that they will so act, aud By
90 doing we will have bat litde trouble
an filing our Offices with Republicans.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
Our BIsnntv1lIe Letter.

Mr.. Editor A special term of the
Chancery Court began here yesterday.
Chancellor Smith did not get here, and
the members of the bar present elected
G. j. St. John, Esq. Special Chancellor.
The case Of Msridith against Crumley
came up on exceptions to the report Of
the Master, and is now occupying the at
tention Of the Court. This is the most
ponderous cause %avoirdupois that has per-
haps ever been tried in this Court,
Not many lawyers present except the
local bar.
We learn with regret Of the serious
indispoi,iOn Of Judge Gillcnwaters, at
EliEabethton. .
Judge Smith is said to be sick, but not
seriously so.
Very few persons in town, the weather
being SO inclement that all stay within
doors who can.
1t is reported that the mail on the line
from Bristol to Estilville was robbed a few
days ago, registered letters containing
over one hundred dollars it said were
taken out.
1t is also reported that there is trouble
brewing on account Of the short comings
Of the officials connected with a post Office
not a thousand miles away.
The local editor of the Sullivan Land.
mark was in town yesterday gathering
locals and loose change.
Maj B. G. Mcdowell, editor Of the
Landmark is here to-day, he seems to be
in fine health and high hopes, aud 40 per.
son would shoot at him for the man that
writes the bitter things found in the edi.
torials of the landmark against Re2ub-
licans. tits believed tbati in a few years he
will learn better, and may yet be found
welding his powerful pen on the side Of
honesty patriotism and right. We have
hope Of all such men ; their hearts are
not wrong, they have only been educated
wrong.
There is more sickness THAI usual in
this part of the county, pneumonia the
prevailing disease.
If Spring don't soon drive off winter,
there is many a COW and calf about here
that will suffer from hunger.
Since writing the above a fight occurred
on the street in which sol. and Tuck.
Turner, engaged against Jno. W. Bailey
Esq. Sol. Turner was hurt, not very
seriously by being struck with a spade.
rocks we're thrown pretty freely. Ez.
element high in anticipation of further
trouble.
March~01st. 1875
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

The school at Laurel Hill, District
No. 2, closed on last Friday. We at.
tended the evening exercises. The house
was densely crowded 50 much 50 that il
was almost impossible to find standing
room. The exercises were very good.
The school closed at the end Uf six months.
two subscription and four mJnths free
school. Mr. John B. Chase, the teacher,
has succeeded beyond the expectations of
all. His school may be called a complete
success. This district has been successful
in the management Of the public schools.
After all, good teachers are more than
half the battle. Our public schools
suffer more from incompetent teachers
than from all the opposition urged against
them by the eneriies Of the system.
DR.. Armstrong happened to be present
and made an interesting talk b the
audience. His remarks were we'll re-
ceived.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
COUNTY sUrERlNTEyDErs

We wish to say that We have no argu
ment to offer against the existence Of this
officer in u public school system. We
think him not only necessary but essential
to the accomplishment Of its highest good.
To deprive the system Of supervision.
both State and county, would, in our
estimation, be to cut of its head
JoneSboro' Journal.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
AGENT . is r1" ssani TN

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Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

THE Office seeking politicians are busy
finding out what is popular. If the
school systom be popular, they are III
favor of it. Ii the system be unpopular,
they are opposed to it.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

cannot be e%xcelled by any other people
under Heaven. 1t can be truthfully said,
that SO far as unfaltering devotion to the
Union during the great rebellion is con.
cerned, Unicoi is PROFESSIONALLY the ban
ner county Of Tennessee. There were
scarcely nfteeu full.fedged coufederates
within her happy borders. The German
poet was truthful in saying:
On the mountains ia freedom
The breath of the wales.
Rises not up
To the pure mountain gales.
SCENERY.
This article would be incomplete with i.
out a reference to the scenery Of this
county.
Ascend with me, in the middle of May
the rugged sleeps of yOn towering peak
the great Bsld-which rears its cloud
capped dome six thousand feet above the
soa. Let US suppose ourselves to pause,
for q time, on this elevation which is high
enough to bring 10 sight, not only the
whole OF Unicoi, but also adjoining re-
gions. What a scene of consumate gran.
deur AID beauty spreads out in maguiG-
cence below u.s.! Far as the vision can
reach is one unbroken view of hills, and
mountains aud valleys; fields clothed in
their robes Of purple and gold, meadows
of tall waving grass, intermingled with
a thousand varieties of natures grandest
flowers. Yonder are the iocks and herds
feeding upon a thousand green hills, at
whose bases gush the living waters of
many a langukhing fount. whose bright
streams, through the bosom of their peace
full groves, dance merrily on, in their
emerald mazes, like threads of silver
amoug the verdurc and the flowers. Fed
by these little streams, the bold brook
romps on in its pebbled course and swells
with its sparkling foods the rolling river.
Sustained by thess thousand tributaries
Of fountains aud rivulets. North and
South Indian Greeks, Sinliug through
valleys of enchanting beauty, at length
mlngle their currents with the waters Of
the bold aud beautiful Nola Chucky-
thus uniting, in their silver circuit, every
hill aud vale and mountain Of Unicoi in
the bonds Of Union aud of love.
This is what grests Us. All this, and
nothing less.
1t 10 a land Of lovely valleys and ma.
jestic mountains; of lity peaks aud sun
painted cliffs = Of bold and rugged bluffs,
cascades, cataracts-':eterDal springs of
limpid purity aud leaping streams which
never dry"
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

TIE County Court will do something in
regard to the old Schools claim low iu the
hands Of teachers. Justice demands that
these claims be paid by the County.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

The Daily Tribune says: That
Hon. John F. House has been appointed
TO investigate illegal irregularities ia the
Federal Courts in Tennessee.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
Herald and Tribune.
THURSDAY. MARCH 30, 1876.

Dir. Charles r. Vance, of Bristol,
Is spoken Of as the Democratic Candidate
for Congress.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

Now is the time for the friends Of free
schools to be at work. The enemies are
watchiul and persevering.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

The teachers tor the year 1874 are
now about paid up.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

According to the Morristown Gdzete's
statement, there is something wrong with
the school money III Hawkins county.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

TIE school system has done more for
tie people than the most sanguine ex-
pected, taking all the disadvantages into
account.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

Pros Peoples closes his School at
Boon's Creek on tho 18th inst.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

TIE School at Pilot Hill, Dist. L.
closes on the 9TH of April. Mr.. AleIan>
der has a large and interesting school.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23
II UCATION A
COMMON SCHOOLS,
BY IL. P%RESNELl..

There Ia within every man a divine ideal, the
after which he wasereated, the germ OF n
person, and II is thu ONCE OF education to
favor and direct the gsrmsS-kANr.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1876-03-23

WHOM do the public schools benefit?