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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
MANN'S MANIA.
He Blows His Brains Out on the
Steamboat Golden Crown.
A Letter to His Family.

Christian Mann, aged fifty years, blew his
brains out at half-past 2 o'clock yesterday, on
board the steamboat Golden Grown, lying at
the head OF Poydras street, The employees Of
the boat, on rushing to the fantail found
Mann lying on his back, with pistol wound
In the back Of his head, from which blood
flowed freely, while by his side, covered by
his right hand, was found small Smith h
Wesson revolver, with one chamber empty.
The wounded man was In an insensible con-
dition and consequently unable to make O.
statement. A charity wagon was Immediately
sent for, and he was removed to the Charity
Hospital by Patrolman Corners. Before be-
ing placed In the wagon the following effects
were taken from bis person: One, unsealed
letter to his family, In the German language;
O deck passenger ticket on the Golden Grown,
trip No. 818 from Cairo to New Orleans;
pawn ticket for an open-faeed silver watch,
on which was due 81 S.; a dispatch, which
read:
MAseATAH, I'LL, 23.
To Nicholas Mann. shumway. ILL.,:
Our mother is liable to die at n any mo msna
The following is the translation Of the let
ter to his family:
NEW ORLEANS. July 3. 1879.
/ arrived 10 day by the Golden Crown and
find myself in very bad circumstance / left
Dongola. ILL.,. and 1 don't know what / did It
for. Whisky got the better Of me and mastered
me. became It's slave and { my master |
talked to Mr.. y, Neail. and now find that from
the effects OF whisky am entirely unht for
work.
7 find IL consequently better for me- to depart
from you all. my dear ones can't be of fur
ther use In this world for even the elements Of
done n Myself nd e y
family. was despised by her. and the cause
OF 1t was whisky.
for this. since they have known me for q long
time and know that was ignorant Of what I
was doing. / warn, the whole world against
or they viii bring you to ruin. For 8 long time ne
have suffered all day long, as whisky had the
best OF me.
wish they would keep this as Q remembrance
Of their lost father-lest to them forever. I
wish my wife and children to 60 to my sisters.
sist and comfort them in their trouble.
My name ls Christian Mann, end reside In
pongola. Union county. III. If you find my
simply as possible. Sell everything have. II
there Is anything, and send the proceeds to my
Which contains cont 1 list Of f nv eec{s ' NY person
The deceased only survived his wound two
hours and a half, dying at the hospital at 5
o'clock. The deck passengers who accompanied
remarked to them that 1t was his Intention,
sooner or later, to destroy himself, but from
the jocOse manner In which he said 1t they
never thought he would carry his threats into
effect. Mann is q German by birth and a shoe
maker by occupation.
Coroner Marley viewed the body at the
Hospital, and gave certificate OF death III
accordance with the facts.
His death will be telegraphed to his fam
lily: 1t is evident. from that portion Of the
covered, that his first intention was to drown
himself
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
ACCIDENT TO A NEWsBOY.

He Has His Foot Pierced With a.
Spike While Bathing.
Yeterday two newsboys named VIM. Miller
and Thos. Foster left the city at 10 o'clock to
take bath at the New Lake End. On reach
ing the lake they entered the water. Foster,
to have good dive, boarded schooner and
jumped from the deck into the lake. AS he
bV spke His friend Miller Ga
he had hurt himself and went after him, and
bringing him to the shore conveyed him to
the Suburban Station. He was afterward
taken to the Charity Hospital.
The physician at the hospital was forced to
open the wound before he could extract the
spike. After performing the operation he
stated that the wound was dangerous, but de-
clined to say what the result would be.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
Saving Children.

Thursday evening Mr.. Samuel Levy's
daughter, just after the heavy rain, fell into
the ditch at the corner Of Carroll and Poy-
dras streets, and, after being swept under the
bridge, was saved from drowning by some
bystanders.
the gutter at thecorner OF st. James and Com
mon streets, and, after being washed under
the bridge, was rescued from drowning by
Mr. IT Hea1ev
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
"A FALSE ALARM,

Arrest Of the Party for Turning It In.
At half-past 2 o'clock this morning Har-
ry McCuhn sounded false alarm of fire from
box No. 81, at the corner of Erato and Con-
stance streets, which called out the entire de-
partment.
He was Immediately arrested and locked
up In the Second Precinct Station 1t is
alleged that he stole the key from Mechanics
No. 6's engine-house.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
PASS CHRISTIAN CADETS.

The following dispatch shows that the Pass
Christian Cadets who are making a summer
tenting tour, have struck the soil Of Virginia
and are doing well:
BIG SPRINGS. VA. July 8. 1879. |
Via Christtanhburg.
To the Editor Of the Democrat:
Cadets arrived to-day; all well. They en-
camp here several days. E. Ell. MURFEE.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
Another MysterIous Death.

NEW YORK, July 4.-Early this morning
Geo. f. Seymour, aged Al, was found dead on
his face on the grass at West End Seminary
Grounds, Tenth Avenue between Twentieth
and Twenty. first streets. The deceased had
been dead some time when found. The
wound which caused death was in the left
breast.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
CITY ECHOES.

Andrew Doyle alias PIGGY Doyle, was
locked up in the Central Station. charged by
Mrs. Suberville with intent to kill.
VIM. Keeling was locked up Ia the Central
Station, charged with being a fugitive from
the Boys House OF Refuge.
Julia Riddell was 1ncarcerated In the Third
Station, charged with stealing S25 from John
Casanova.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05

We notice an advertisement for an ssIce-
cream opening" We know of one, between
certain nose and chin, that can always be
found without much difficulty.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
A Small Blaze.

At 8 o'clock Thursday evening the bar-room
streets, was slightly damaged by fire, the re-
suit OF a lighted lamp coming In contact with
some moss which was hanging from the cell
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05

Washburn carefully preserves all negatives
and copies may be procured as far back as
twenty years.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05

Duplicate photographs may be had from neg.
at1ves made at WashDurn's twenty years ago.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
THE CLERKS PICNIC.

Beautiful Pyrotechnics and
Late Dancing.
The tenth annual anniversary of the Clerks
Benevolent Association took place yesterday
at the Fair Grounds. The object of the asso-
citation was, as Is its custom. to celebrate in
worthy manner the anniversary OF Americas
independence. At an early hour the grounds
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05

For the artillery practice there were seven
entries, each to have three shots. Each mem
Der Of the successful detachment Is to be pre-.
scented with silver medal. The competitors
were as follows
Detachment No 1, Sergeant Michel Veteran
Company, Washington Artillery.
Detachment No. 2. Sergeant Fitzhugh.
Battery A, Washington Artillery.
Detachment No. 5, Sergeant r. NJ. Hailes,
Battery b, Washington Artillery.
Detachment No 4, Sergeant Kelly, Battery
ID, Washington Artillery.
Detachment No. s, Sergeant Place, Battery
G, Washington Artillery.
Detachment No 6, Corporal Puiol, Battery
T., Orleans Artillery.
Detachment No. Z, Sergeant Baker, Battery
A, Washington Artillery.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
Tine Removal oil ChlcaEo,s Fire Marshal.

CHICAGO, July 4.-The chief matter Of inter-
est to-day has been the unexpected removal Of
Mr.. Benner, chief fire marshal by Mayor
Harrison. 1t is believed the city council will
reinstate him.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05

Chew .2eksoA'a best sweet 1s.ss tobacco. i,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-07-05
KELLY STEEL BARB WIRE.
STEEL BARB FENCE WIRE.

With msnafaue BARBEp WIRE NEW ERA IN
resist the brute the animal be reaned and depended the
someof porto Of Coninen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
~ AsHINGToN & OHIO RAILKcAU /
WINTER ARRANGEMENT,

Beginning Oct. 4, 1879.
The M ALL TRAIN will leave Washington
81 8 10 4. m. and Alexandria ST 9 05 q. m. daily,
except Sunday; pass Leesburg, going west.
ward, at II 10 q. m. and arrive at Round Hill
at II m. Leave Round Hill at 1890 p, n.; pass
Leesburg going eastward, at ! 10 pm, and sr-
rive st Alexandria tt 9:l5 p. a., and al
The ACCOM- MMOD&TION TRAIN will
leave Washington 8. 20 p. 10, snd Alexandria
ut 2 p. NJ. daily, excep. Sunday, Snd strive
at Leesburg q: i 40 p. m. Leave Laesburg At
i co o. N. aud arrive at ALEXANDRIA at Is h. N.
snd Washington at 30 u. m.
81 Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Chic cars at toe Baltimore
& Potomac Railroad ststion St9 lOs.m. aud d "a
r.m., and 60 through w'thou; change OF cai s.
The sos u. m. train from Alexandra snd l2.3
p. 10. train from Ro-nd Hill connect AZ Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line Of Coaches
for Snickersville. Berryvills and Winchester;
Also with Resmer's Line OF Oosches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middlebu-s..
Both trains, westward make close connections,
1t Vienna, with Sissou's Line of Stages for Fair.
fax Court House.
Communication sickesa, 8 Cts. per .rnase
annuai tickets 500. ,.,.r
oct 4--.i Senar, Ticket agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
COMmISsf1N MERCHANTS.

CHAS. S. TAYLOR, Jr..
Hate of J. T. Beckhsu & Co..
GENERAL CGMMiSSION MERCHANT,
Agent for
J. B. FICkLEN s. SONS
CELEBRATED BRIDGEWA FAMILY
FLOUR,
II North Union street,
Jan q Alezsndris, Virginia.
HAEMoN s. SMITH,
CiEOCERS & COMMISSION n MERCHANTS
Corner Prince and Royal sts.,
ALEEAND DElA, VA.
L choice Iine Of FAMILY GROCERIES al.
ways in st0ch and for ssle st lowest market
prices. Goneignments solicited and prompt re-
turns made jan l4-I
NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION
- HOUSE.
We have opened at No 22 ROYAL ST. an
Auction and Commission House.
We arc now ready TO receive all kinds OF mer-
cbsndisc and household goods on consignment
o. purchase the same.
We think it may prove an advantage to per-
sous who have PRODUCE of any description
TO send il 10 us. Located immediately opposite
the n sin entrance 10 the Market on Royal a.,
goods can be exposed every morning at public
auction, when the best prices msy be expected.
Prompt returns made on sales.
Persons having FURNITURE for salo will
fGd it to their advantage to give us call.
We will attend 10 suctioneering at public sales
of property, and respectfully solicit share OF
public patronage CNEAL u LUCAS.
-Auction goods constantly on hand and tor
sale nov off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21

PENNsYLVaNIA HoJTE
TO THE NORTH, " Est 8 SOUg;i VI rs;
DOUBLE TShCk
STEEL RAILS, Splendid SCENGHH
MAGNIFICENT &QUIPMENT
Nov. TO- l678-7 q p. NJ.
Trains leave Washington from depot OF BAL.
TIMGRE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD cor
ner Of Sixth snd B ST. aets, as follows:
For Phila New York snd the East, lS0 and
1G.l5 D. Ill dsily, with Palace Cars. Linz,
tied Express Of Pullman Psrlor Cars 80
m. dsiiy, except SunGsy. For PhilsdelPbls
$50 p. m dsiiy.
For Pittsburg sud the West 10. 10 - IN. daily, W..
with Palace Csr to Chicago.
For Canandai2us and the North, 7.iU = -
daily, except Saturday, with Pslace Gar io
Watkins. For Kimira. 1910 e. M. Galy
For Baltimore, Eco, 8. 8.35. ESQ and 1910 g.. nj ;
l.30, 42U. $50, 7.40 ana 10. .i6 p. m. On Sun. j..
day, 10 10 q. m; 1.S0, 5 81, 7.4l and H. Is D. m.
LOYAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria E, ?.16. 8. g. 10 and i E.!E. and
l.l5, 8, 4N, 6, Cos :, and li.S0 p. II On
Sunday d, 8. m, and lis and ! .. T..
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, o.l5,
.l5 s.UO 500, IL and II s.1a.,i. 3, 4.&. j. 6.
and p. NJ. AID IL night.
On Sunday al 500 anG IL O.. m, aud Is n. II
THROUGH TRAIN FOX TIE SuUIG, viz
QuaItico and Richmond, will leave AlU-sr.
tria ST. 7.l0 q. nn. snd 8 30 9. %. dsiy.
Tickets and informstIon osn DO procured :.
principal railroad ststio2s snt ticke: Office
Southeast. L. ?. FARMEE,
Gen'l. Psssonge. Ageh:
FRANK THOMSON
Ge19ral Manager. noyG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
FOR TIE POTOMAC RIVEH LANDINGS

The new aEd comTuodious iron ., -s-z~
stesner JOHN ". THOMPSON, .s<ssatsssE siss:s
built s5peci&lly for lhia route leaves the cox
psnys waari, Washington, EVERY MON
o'clock o. H., and Alexandria q. 1856 y. o.;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY,,
FKIDAT and SUNDAY. L. 6 CLOCK p.r;.
This coplpsny Iaases Gloss connections 81 Al
exandri:: with the ". c., Y. Ii. {; q. >. z. T.
Go. aid with the ". 8 O. Z. K. ca. Freight
7eceiped i5t sll points, Hor.h snd Scuta,
Handled with caro- AID forwarded V!,l yroG!pt
ress snd aispstcl.
Ecr fG-thec ;1iorr;ution Apply
/. a, REID 4gent
Js ,noy's wharf
or ct tho Office of tho company, .nier The Ns-
ticasl Metropolitan Bank, l5t! street, opposite
.as Treasury Department, Washington.
nh 10 SAM UEL BACON, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
EG2 NORFOLK.

The elegant, now and substantial ..r.sr =
iron steamer LADY OF TIE Lac e tSsasssEEssssss
leaves the conpsny'g ahsrt, Washington, EV-
EkI MONDAY, WEDNESDAY sud FRI
Day, st five o clock p H., and Alexandria at
$50 p. H.; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TU ESDAY, THU 2SDAY and SATURDAY,
at o'clock p. II. This line connects at Nor
folk with the shipa of the Merchants snd Mi
ners Transportation Company for Boston snd
route 10 those cities and their connections
throughout New England. Faret to Norfolk 81 !;
round trip 81 81. Tickets good for thirty osys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21

The best FLANNEL SUITS, at S.; 50, Ply ana
SIP, you will ind at s. DEALHAA g. o@ h'uE
It,, corner Of Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21

CARPETS, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Coco, and fancy
Mat,;nos Our peg Spring styles are now
rsady. They are cheaper than ever.
''"''' ISAAC EICBBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
OF tha-
DISTkICT UF ODLUMBIAi

This ccrnrsny nTora unriraled fscii.!ez FOR
the transportation OF irai2ht rnd p9sson yeri,
and mill run :ttl9ir steamers regularly IS follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21

= aa., CLYDES STEAM LINES WEEK
sssaaa4Ars EY TO
PHILADELPHIA, FALL RIVER, PROVI.
DENCR AND BOSTON.
Steamers loaye Alexandria EVERY TUES.
DAY and loaYe Philadelphia EVERT SAT-
UHDAY.
This line connects 81 Alexandria with tbs O.,
g. s. II. ind " & .. K. Rs. and al Philadel-
ph;s with Clyde's regular Steamships for Fsll
River Providence znd Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free Of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphis, and
0 wharfage In Boston, Quick !me. frequent
departures Through rates and through 5illa
vf lajing given. Insurance. St tha lowest rates.
Agents:
T. E. EEED, Alexandria.
WM.P CL IDE s. &C., Philadelrs ia,
GEO. Y. HYDE Georgatown. .. q.
Johnson BROS, Washington.
ian 9-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21

Nail. South ward, connects at Gordonsvile,
with Ches. e Chic 4. <, East and West At
Lynch burg connects with Atlantic, iss &
ohio Z. <. through Southwes! Virgins, to
Nashville New Or esus Memphis Little Rock
and Texss-and at Danville with Richmond s.
Dsnrille K K, to South and Southwest.
Express Southwark connects at Gordonsvile
to all points Esst and West on Ches. Ohio K.
4 snd St Danville. with Richmond u Danville
X. K , for the Csrolinas Georgia. Florida snd
via Atlanta TO New Orleans
For NAN ASSAS LINE leave Washington
7GO g. NJ snd Alexandria 25 S. m, dsily,
except Sunday, arrive At Strssburg at II 25 D. IA,
connecting with the vsllsy Road Esst snd
West Leave Sttasburg Is p m, arriving st
Aexsndria st 35 y. II.
For Middlsburg, daily connection at Plains
ststion.
For Upperville, regular connection s. De,s-
plane.
For WARKENTON, leave Washington d.
! ID 3. N. daily.
Ali trains make good connections, 81 Wash.
ington, to snd from North and West.
New Orleans sleeper lolves Washington OF
70 8. m, running through without change
connecting with through Shopper 90 F!o-ids.
Excursion tickets to .iac;;oG7il:e, Florida
good TO Nay 18th, 1879. al very low rato.
Through tickets sold Il tno lowest ra.os
nh II ). Il. I;S0ADuo, &. I, \
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
FANCY goods.

FANCY goods.
| SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
| The largest most complete and bost selected
stock of Hosiery il Tho city to SOLICIT from
Shirts, Collars, Cuffs and suspenders.
DeJouiville, Osborno Gunarder sDd Counse lIor
Scsrfs, in sl ths latest coloIs AMI shades.
Corsets, Ribbons sid Haldkerchiefs.
Underwear for Ladies, Gents, Children and In
fants, in oil sizes, from 20c to 81 each
Kid aad Thread Gloves il new shades,
Neck Rufl:ngs, Laco:, Easings snd S full iino
Of Tows-., Espkins, &c.
Sun Umbrellas snd Farasols.
Fairy and Zephyr WorsLed, Germantown, Sax
ony and Crewal Wool.
aplU CM. ADAMS, % King ST.
Ne" GOODS
SUN UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS.
LADIES and CHILpREN'S hosiery.
BLACK SILK FRINGES.
SILK and FANCY BUTTONS.
NECK RUFFLINGS.
XIX GLOVES.
TORCHON snd other LAUES, ell of which
will be sold at prices to aui! tho times a.
sp7 c. c. BEERY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-21
STEAMERS.
1879 PLANT LINE. $40

E - - 10 -
FOE NORFOLK, PORTSMOUTH, FOR
TRSS MONEUE AND THE SOUTH,
STOPPING AT PRINCIPAL LANDINGS
ON POTOMAC RIVER.
W.aSEEJ'G rev END ..'ORPGLE
sTE.7-EB0.gT C0.nF'a.TY:
New, ecg ant and swift side wheel steamer
GEORGE LEARY,
Capt JOE Wu1rE) leaves ss follows:
FRO = WASHING'N) FROM NORFOLK.
AND 4 LENA
Every Monday, Wed Every Tuesday. Thurs.
ne:dhy and Saturday day ard Sunday, st 5
lntorua.ion ss 10 ticAets, stn.erooms, rato Of
freight. connections, &C., will be chcu7ful!y fur
nisnsd on application at the company's Office
foot OF SeYonth street wharf, Warrington
B. +. DUDU, Agt. W ashInGton.
7. 3. HOOE, Agt. Alexandria.
G. &. PLANT President a. 5-tl
o1AoA'
CHANGE OF TINE.
On and after THURSDAY, March 10th, the
bosts of the POTOMAC FEHRY co. will run
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA:
6 90. 30. 8 so, 9 so 10 80 and ii 30 .. NJ, and
IL 30, 80. 2 60 80. 4 30, 30 and 90 p m.
GEAVE WASHINGTON:
6 30, 80 8 30 8 30. 10 80 and II 30 q. M, and
II 80, 80, 2 30 3 30, 4 30, 20 and 20 .. m.
NH IS GEO. K. PHILLIPS, Mnnagor.
finland s sEABOAKD COAsTING 60.
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Fer NEW EO2A.

1;he Al Stoamshirs (. 9. KNIGHT ,ess..s
an& JOHN GIBSON leave tne con- ,z.l.l !! 9 :
panyE whs.f, AioxGnGris. ETkkY bUN.
OAK MORNINE:, aaa Nav York, from. pie:
ii Eass Hivor, EVERY SATURDAY 81 iGrE
o'clock y. u
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-05-03
Ordinance 40. q :

NseiaIive to the payment of paynspes hv
,he Town Treasurer, and %forbiddino tha
lending or selling Of any property be,ona
ing to the Corporation.
Section l, Be it ordained by tho Moro,
emo Town Council in council assnn,IS:S .
that no claim shall hereafter be maid 10
.se 4own treasurer unless upon voucher
oi Tue Original payee and only after said
e'a,in snaii nave previously been approved
tee Oo'hhiit-
Section 9. Be it further ordained Tho.
al sums drawn for workman's account ont
OF the appropriation made for the nnrnoss
snail only De drawn and paid uDon VIZ,
rants specifying IN favor of whom drawn
Tor what work at what price. and said war
rant must no duly endorsed or rece;ntaa
!oy the original payee before the Treasprsr
Is authorized to pay the same.
Section 3. Be it further ordained. 1,bo,
neither bricks. lumber, dirt nor any Other
property belonging to the Town shall La
soid loaned or delivered to any one. when
ior a purpose not legitimately appertain;nc
70 municipal affairs except by the consenf
ana special permission of the Conncil in
resu!hI or special assembled frat had .rI
obtained. ""o anu
section 4. BE it further ordained. Thai
tins ordinance shall toxic effect fyr,, a~a
o1ter Its passage. ~"
Adopted April sth. 1879.
VIC. Raglan. Mayor.
AZ, rERkiN Clerk Town Council.
A true copy
A. J. PERRIN, Clerk Town Council.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-05-03

"A couple Of weeks ago we
had occasion to make some com.
ments OIL an article 10 the H0umo
Courier in regard to the taxation
under the present State Govern.
ment, and to expose the inconsis
tency of the charge made in that
paper. that taxation was higher
now than it was under previous
administrations. The Editor of
the Courier drops that portion of
his unjust and incorrect asser-
tons, and comes backlike an arm
ed warrior, upon the SENTlNEL's
statement that
las to the Licenses they are in many in.
stancet reduced also. in no case are thew
Increased that we are aware Of"
And then demands what the
SENTINEL has to say of the law
approved February 8, 1879.
"Act to impose " License tar upon trades,
professions and occupations for tie benefit of
the ge"e'ut fund, and to p,ocide punishment
and penalties for rotations Of the same"
Well the SENTINEL says that
is an old friend, with a very fami
liar faceithat does not frighten
US bit. For 40 years we have
been reading that heading at the
top of every law for raising rev
enues in this State, aud ju all
other States also.
The Courier continues in re.
gard to this supposed bugbear
that it has discovered.
Does that look like a reduction of licen
ses Does that look like lin no case are
they increased T! II itdOes, then we willing
10 leave the statement unanswered. But, I'M
fortunately for the taxpayers. the SENT.
nets argument or statement is not founded
on facts. Each retail liquor merchant now
pays an extra new license OF $3.50 o to the
State. and $l5,W to the parish, making a
surplus OF S}o,W paid for Licenses. In 9th.
ers words the INGREDIENTS pays $6O,OO in
stead OF 5000 (amonnt paid uast year, for
the privilege of selling liquors in less guam.
~ than one gallon, but in no less quantity
than all ordinary wine bottle.
Well now if the Courier had
asked any retail Grocer in Hon.
ma how much his license for sci.
ling liquor by retail was hereto.
fore, he wOul have been told e85.
exclusive OF his Ueense as a mer
chant.
The merchant does not pay $50
State License at all and the C0u>
rter ought to know it.
What the Parish of Terrebonne
exacts for Licenses the State has
nothing to do with it, and the
Retail Liquor vendor now pays
as ii State License the sun of
$1,000 instead of 10000 as for.
merry. Was no body else hurt
but the liquor vendor.
Is there no other occupation i'm
this country to require the sym
lathy of the Courier EXCEPT the
unfortunate being that sells H.
quOr?