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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-24
NOTICE TO MINERS.
United States Land Office,
Helena, Montana, Sept. q, 1873

John T. Moore, whose post Office address is
Camp Baker, Meagher county, NJ. H., has this
day filed his application to enter as agricultural
land, under the homestead laws the w half of n r
quarter the, N 4 quarter of them w quarter of sec
ton No. "a, and the S e quarter of the $ w quar-
ter dissection No. Ii, in township No. u north,
range No. 4 east which land is suspended from
entry.
Notice is hereby given that Il hearing will be had
at this office on the 9th day of Nov, A. D. 1878,
at 10 o o'clock Il. m TO determine as to the mineral or
non-mineral character of said land, and testimony
William Gaadis, a Notary Public at Camp Baker,
Meagher county, MI on the 9TH day of Novem-
Der, A. ID. 1873, at 10 O'Clock q. m. 1t is alleged
ments, upon said land. J. III. Q Register.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-24
NOTICE 10 MINERS.
United States Land Office,

Helena, Montana. October Is, 1878. {
Reinhard Zehntner, whose ~postotIiee address is
White sulphur Springs, Meagher county, Monta-
m Ter, has this day filed his application to enter
as agricultural land, under the Homestead laws,
the l. half of s Il quarter; and the S half Of n
= quarter section S in township No. 8 north range
No 7 east, which land is suspended from entry.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be had
at this office on the 18th day of November, A. d.
1878, at 10 O'Clock a. m, to determine as to the
mineral or non-mineral character of said land, and
testimony to be used upon said hearing will DC. taken
before the Register and Receiver on the 25th day OF
November, A. d. 1878, ut 10 O'Clock q. m. II is al
legged there are no known miners, nor mining inn
provements, upon said land.
40 j. II. MOE, Register.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-24
NOTICE TO MINERS.
United States Land Office

Helena, Montana, Oct. IL, 1873. {;
Henry j. Ramspeck, whose post office address
is Diamond City, Meagher county, NJ. T., has this
DAY, filed his application to enter as agricultural
land, under the pre-emptionlaws, the n L quarter
of n E quarter of section "a, S half OFFS e quarter,
and the N " quarter Of e quarter, section q, in
township No. 8 north, range No. & east, which
land is suspended from entry.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be had
at this office on the 18th day of November, a. D.
1873. at 10 O'Clock a m, to determine as to the min
eral or non-1nlneral character of said land, and tes-
tlmony to be used upon said hearing will be taken
before William Gaddis, Il Notary Public at Camp
1878, at 10 O'Clock 81. m. 1t is alleged there are no
known miners, nor mining improvements, upon
said land.
40 j. II. MOE, Register
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-24

Many persons sunpose this list to be composed of
CHEAP, loW-priced newspapers. The fact is quite
olherWlse. Inc Catalogue states exactly what lie
papers are: When the name ola PAPER is printed
N tnLL FACE TYPE 1t is in every instance the
BESI paper in the place. When printed in CAPI-
printed in Roman letters it is neither the best nor
lns only paper, but is usually a very good one, mot
wllnstandihg. The list gives the population ofev-
cry Town ana the circulation of every paper. II is
mot a co-opeIdt1ge last. ut is Eao& q cheap fiae.
Atthe foot OF the Catalogue for each State The i'm
por,anr towns which are not covered by the list are
cllaIgsn Tor advertising are barely one-it1h the
puDiishers' schedule. The price for one inch. four
or me papers for the same space and time ave ~
$3.50: The list includes newspapers. Of
when AS" are ISSUED Daily, and sO7 Weekly.
OF : oo winch - are. State Capitals, 1913 places of over
a,cop population, and "A County Seats. Lists sent
NJ n uppaeeanon, address, Geo. T Rowcn & Co.'S
NtFIhIlhg House Squarel. New York Il
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-24
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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-10-24

A cheese factory recently started in
Spring valley, Colorado, is expected to use
up the milk of 800 COWS.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26
OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE,

New Orleans, February, 25, 1878.
The Louisiana Equitable Life In
surance Company of New Orleans
has this day filed in this office
sworn statement in regard to reg
istered policies in said company,
and deposited the necessary reserve
thereon, as required by act No. 80
Of the extra session of the General
Assembly of 1877, entitled can
act to better secure holders of life
insurance policies in this State; to
provide reserve fund therefor,
and for other purposes.
ALLEN JUMEL, Auditor.
fe96 1maOd 3mW 49,
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Total estimated savings. -. So, 1866, ATS Is.
Mr.. President whatever may be the opin-
ion of the shortcomings of this General AS
sembly, il any there have been, at least, sir,
the statutes passed and none can be charged
to have been enacted against the well-being
of the people of the State; no spoliation, no
fraud, no dishonor can be pointed to. and
whilst much remains in the future to be done:
at least much has been already accomplished
in the right direction; whilst. greater union
and greater concord of opinion could have
brought about greater results. time will cor
rect this evil in future legislatures. Sir, 1t Is.
source OF profound congratulatiioon that.
the representatives Of the people of the State
should have assembled it may be with many
crude opinions, it may be without uniformity OF
view, but not sir, without a common purpose
of lending their best efforts to the redemption
of that com monwealth, to the happiness and
prosperity of whose people they were devoted.
Emerging from tribulation, that common
wealth, sir, is now reaching forward to a
happy future-a future to which, as humble
instruments, we have contributed, If in no
other way, at least by aiding in placing her
destiny in her own hands.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26

Besides accomplishing this saving in sala-
ries alone, the act of 1877 RENTED the control
of the repairs of the levees to the police iuries
and directed the expenditure Of that portion
of the levee tax which had not been antici-
pated by the Board of Engineers. How has
this been done? They have built, as their re-
port shows, fairly distributed, 100000 cubic
yards for 500, 500, an averageof less than 22as4
cents per yard. which would have cost the
State under the Levee Company act S515,000,
a saving on the work done last year OF
S272, 800.
I have neglected to mention the reorganiza-
ton OF the board by the act of 1878. The ex-
pertinent which it makes win, trust, prove
the solution of the hitherto insoluble problem
OF levees, while it relieves, in a large meas
ure, the hill parishes and city of New Orleans
from the burden of the three-mill tax, 1t groups
the alluvial parishes into districts having a
common interest and common protection,
and imposes upon the whole State tax of
only one mill as its contribution for benefits
received.
REFORMS IN THE PARISHES.
Having thus stated generally the 1egisla-
tion devised for the relief of the State, what,
sir, has been dene for the parishes Their
local governments have been entirely reor-
gained. Additional police jurors have been
appointed SO as to give representation to all
classes In every parish. Tho, sir, can calculate
| the benefit Vhieh has resulted IRON this legisr
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Total for eight years $685., OF


being an average yearly of $42,135.
It is true it has been urged that the con-
tract for the State printing, under the pro-
visions of the act Of 1877, is not necessarily
adjudicated to the lowest bidder, but the
rates fixed as maximum in that act are
reasonable, and were fixed after much ex-
animation and scrutiny. Before the war the
State printer was elected by the General AS
sembly, and system largely similar to that
created by the act Of 1877 exists in other
States of the Union-say in Alabama, Arkan-
sas, Delaware, Florida, Connecticut, Iowa,
Kentucky, Minnesota, Maryland, New York,
North Carolina, New jersey. Oregon, Mis-
souri,, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin-twenty
States.
In addition to the printing proper of the
State, the cost of printing the reports OF the
Supreme Court, which was annually between
5000 and $4,000, by an act Of 1877 is entirely
saved, the copyright being adjudicated and
giving to the State an actual bonus.
ELECTION AND REGISTRATION.
All the election laws of the State have been
revised new, honest and simple machinery
created. and the voice OF the people secured
| an unauestioned expression. Proper pro-
vision has been made for contest 10 the courts,
and the costs OF elections matseyially de.
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an average Of $454 1915 63 per annum for these

an average OF S434,33o o3 per annum lor tHeSe
seven years. ."@.
In 1877 the total appropriation for the regu-
lar session was $150,000, and this although
the law under which the expenses were made
in 1877 was identical with that in existence
since 1872. showing saving OF S304,935 63
made by economy alone. MEHkz
In 1879 like saving has been obtained: l
know Mr.. President, the unfortunate differ
ence which has existed on this floor and in
the lower branch Of the General Assembly, as
ordinate compensation allowed by the act OF
1872 being made, 50 as to take effect during the
term Of the House Of Representatives by
which such change was made.
Whilst, individually. no exertion was spared
by me to have the change made, and whilst
my efforts were furthered by q large majority
OF the members OF the dominant party, and
resisted by, I believe, an almost unanimous
vote OF the Republicans on this floor, which,
friends, prevented the change from being
made believe that the votes Of many, If
not all, OF these gentlemen were the result OF
constitutional convictions as deep as my own,
and it is not my intention to reopen a discus
sion of this question, but simply to point out
the great result obtained for the future by the
act OF 1873. Underits provisions every vestige
Of constructive mileage has been wiped out.
The per diem has been reduced below the max
ees reduced as well as the number, and
wholesome safeguards have been created
against extravaganza in the future Under
that act, allowing for every contingency, the
expenses for an annual session of sixty days
ought not to exceed $4,000, and will proba-
bly, not overreach $4,000, showing reduction
OF $4,000 from the cost OF the session of
1877, and of S304,935 So annually over the
average expenses Of the seven years from
1868 to 1874
Should the apportionment bill passed at
this session become a law, this sum will be
further reduced probably, from $1,000 to $4,000.
a comparison with the reconstruction regime
is hardly a fair criterion OF proper economy
| have endeavored hitherto, as propose to
do hereafter, to compare not only with the re-
before its inception.
The Legislative expenses prior to the war
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for this year. This rate OF taxation Is prac-
tically lower than before the war. In 1856,
1857, 1853 and 1859, the general fund taxation
was 1 q mills upon an assessment OF $685.
100000 in 1856, and $378, 9l1 900 in 1857, while
this wear it is 21 mills on about SIT, ZOO, 900.
In connection with this statement it must be
recollected that the constitutional expenses
of the government are now much larger than
they were then. For instance, in 1859 the ex-
penses of our judicial establishment was
s6s5OO, while now it is about s250,0OO. When
the amendments shall have been adopted a
greater reduction IN taxation can be success
amendments limits taxation for all purposes
after this year to 10 mills. The reduction for
this year and the lirait by the amendments
- LOU '''i p>''''Dl' N Mills:
The total rate this year is...-~....-,. 15
From this a levee tax of 2 mills will
cease next year under act OF 1877 =;
By legislation as to schools, probably
/ mill of this tax can be removed
And with the economies proposed by
the amendme nts and already created
by legislative act, strong reason eS,
lists for saying that the general fund
tax may be reduced l mill T. 4
Leaving 9
But, sir, the advantages already obtained
not only consist in the present and prospec-
tive decrease in taxation. They also are repre-
sented by the improvemen in the financial con-
dition Of the State for general fund warrants
for the first time in years have been a repre-
sentative of value, and whilst know that
many difficulties have yet to be overcome,
that much fortitude is yet to be exercised, but
with them and time the path to relief lies open
before us.
The parishes have realized already reduce
ton in taxation in many cases, and have their
financial affairs on better basis. Their scrip,
then in most instances valueless, now ap-
proaches par.
To recapituEate: The savings which have,
pointed out, and which have been taken from
official figures or estimated upon what is pre-
sumed correct information, are these:
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Yearly average for eight years, $4,000.
Showing that under the provisions OF the
act OF 1878 the expenses Of the General AS
sembly will be lower than the average from
$4,000 per annum, although the number OF
members, II l mistake not is greater now
than then.
Passing from these figures, let me endeavor
to examine the beneficial legislation passed
up to this date by this General Assembly.
First-The Treasurer's Office has been re-
organized, and it's operations rendered more
simple by providing for the prompt deposit OF
public money, for the separation of his &C
necessary to publish at designated intervals
statement OF the condition OF all his accounts,
and affording opportunity for inspection
thereof by the public. The Board Of Liquida-
ton has likewise been carefully. guarded.
Adequate provision has been made for the
prevention Of the funding hereafter Of fraudu-
lent debt, the operation of the retirement of
the debt provided for, and the Fiscal Agency
regulated by proper restrictions and safe
guards.
Second-The assessing and collecting system
Of the State has been entirely changed and q
new one substituted, which, whatever may be
it's defects, is not wanting in proper regard
for the interest OF the taxpayer. Under the
old law the tax collector was at the same
time the assessor ip the country parishes, and
was almost omnipotent. The courts were de-
barred from granting redress. Under thenew
the office OF assessor, existing anterior to the
war, has been created. The assessment is
surrounded by every possible precaution.
The taxpayer not only may seek redress from
extortion by calling. upon other taxpayers,
but has also remedy in the courts. The
economies Of the system over the reconstruc-
ton regime are enormous and the rates
fixed are materially lower than before
the war. Since reconstruction, the assessors
received in the country parishes 5 per cent on
taxes and licenses. Before the war they re-
ceived 3 per cent on taxes and licenses
Under the new system they receive per
cent upon the first $4,000 Of taxes and per
cent on sums above that amount, nothing
being allowed on licenses. The estimated
saving alone on the revenue of the State in
the country parishes will probably reach
$4,000. In New Orleans the, assessors seven
in number, were paid, subsequent to 1876
$4,000 to $4,000 additional from the city, and
act Of 1877, five assessors only are allowed at
salary Of S25oO per annum, with a total for
clerical force and expenses of all kinds of
S12,5OO, both the salaries and expenses being
equally divided between the State and city.
The following figures will make the reduc-
ton in this particular more obvious:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26
Furniture
At
JOHN BOIS'.

l52, l54...... Camp street. ......1Sx, IS4
Is now prepared to sell fine as well as ordinary
New Furniture at greatly reduced prices.
Country orders respectfully solicited.
P. S.-Also Furniture taken ON Storage. and
Second Hand Furniture bought. sold and ex-
changed. One price only on each and every
rticle. No deviation. Country orders prompt
Iy filed. mh15 SIN
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26
GOV. NICHOLAS ADMINISTRATION, 1877.
Act No. 90 of 1877.

One and q quarter per cent for collecting In
First District.
One and half per cent for collecting in
Second District.
Three and a half per cent for collecting in
Third District.
Two and half per cent for collecting in
Fourth District.
Six per cent for collecting in Fifth District.
Three and a half per cent for collecting in
Sixth District.
Six per cent for collecting in Seventh Dis
trict.
And licenses per cent.
The saving by these rates over the cost be-
fore the war Is obvious, and over the Repub-
lican rates has been estimated by me at
100000 per annum, and stated by a revenue
officer at $50, 900 per annum, as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26
or an leverage for these seven years of
e0A |

$245,828 H..
In 1877, although the session of the General
Assembly was nearly four months in dura-
ton, and although the Auditors and every.
other department required the printing Of
new books, blanks, rolls and papers Of every
description, the cost OF public printing was
only about $4,000. In 1878 the total appro-
priations for public printing, including, the
reports Of all the Investigating committees,
more voluminous than n ormally required, Of
the registration certificates for New Orleans
and the registration and election books and
blanks throughout the State, including the
amendments in the city of New Orleans, is
$40, 900. The saving, then in 1877 over the
average OF the cost of printing in the seven
years from 1868 to 1874 is S203,S2 H. Before
the war the sums paid for public printing
1uara az follows.
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APPROPRIATION FOR ASSESSORS

w
Under the new law, the general assessment
being made only once in four years, the as
SCISSORS in the country parishes are allowed
only One-half the above commissions for every
year but the year of the general assessment,
making an increase OF the savings already
years out of four. The collectors under the
new system have been equally reduced. Be-
fore the war they received 10 per cent on the
first $4,000, 5 per cent on sums above $4,000 and
up to $4,000, 8 per cent above $4,000, 10 per
cent on licenses During reconstruction, or
since 1871, 10 per cent for collecting taxes and
licenses. Under the act of 1877, 10 per cent
for less than $4,000, 5 per cent over $4,000 or
less than $4,000, and 10 per cent on licenses
The estimated saving on the State revenue
New Orleans the collectors received as fol
lows:
BEFORE THE WAR.
On first $4,000 and under, 10 per cent.
Over $4,000, and not exceeding $l0,0o0, pei
cent.
Over $4,000, 8 per cent
i On amount paid into the treasury IOf IL
censes, 10 per cent.
SINCE THE wAR-RADICAL ADMINISTRATION
Acts Nos. II of 1873 and Il of 1872.
Ten per cent for collecting taxes and Ii
censes in Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Dis
tricts of New Orleans.
Two and a half per cent in First District.
Three per cent in Second District.
Eight per cent in Third and Fourth Dis
tricts.
Ten per cent in Fifth and Sixth Districts.
Ten per cent on all back taxes.
Five per cent for collecting licenses in First
District.
Seven and half per cent for collecting u
censes in Second District.
Ten per cent for collecting licenses 10 Third
Fburth and Fifth Districts.
Fifteen Der cent fOr collecting licenses Il
/ Sixth Distxictts
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after, in discussing the constitutional amend

IN THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.
In the legislative department, which has
been hitherto the greatest source OF abuse and
reasonably be expected for the future has been
made.
Since reconstruction the legislative ex-
nensas have been annually as follows:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26

SoJLE's COMMERCIAL COLLEGE AND
y Literary Institute-Day and evening ses-
sfons the entire year; elective system; 81
branches OF study; daily lectures, gymnasium
disposition, manners, health and morals nom
sectarian: students free to college. literary and
debating society: full faculty.; large. Well ven
tus; special classes In particular studies. for
boys. at from 81 to sS per month.
fela u GEO. aOULE. President
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-26
IN THE ATTORNEY GENERALS oFFIc

& 1T is known that complaint has been made
Z as to the creation of the Office of Assistant
Attorney General, charged to beunnecessary,
complaint shows it to be unfounded. Allow
ances OF large amounts in the past admins
trations since 1868 have been made for extra
f1r.s,naat faac nc fnIlovyo
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These figures show that the expenses and
salaries OF the Secretary of State and his
8<sclerk now amount to about the same sum
that was expended for the year prior to re-
s.construction
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Total saving In Auditors Office over

9Acfc...... '~A>''o~
Whilst this economy has been effected, 1T
should not be overlooked that the work Of the
Auditors Office Is yet much heavier than in
years prior to the Wharf.-The debt, the levee
system and the confusion arising out OF the
work. Despite these facts the expense Of the
office In 1877 was only s667O over that Of 1867,
when the total cost Of the Office was $14, 100
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IN THE SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE
The saving effected in this office over the
expenses Of same In 1875 is $1,000 per annum
and this. although the Secretary Of State has
+ been made practically the State Registrar OF
Voters, and has also been charged with the
entire supervision Of the registration and Of
elections throughout the State. Thus:
In 1875 the salary Of the Secretary was $4,000
Assistant Secretary ............... 1000
4 Clerk ............... 1900
Page Observation-Disclosures. 600
4 Porter ............ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4SO
Allowance for fixing seals to bonds . 1000