The weekly clarion., 1879-04-09
Andito-ial Items.


YAzoo CoUxrY.-Capt- H l. Iaylor' tiie
very efficient Tax-gatherer, greeted the AuI',
tors Oifiee last Thursday with his usual Oiaiiu
smiles Tor the purpose OF closing his aeee'ui
for the State taxes ofIs78. Having his papers
all in ship shape" and proper order his set
tlement was readily and easily effected tie Na7
charged with SI5.3O5, o., OF. which amount ne
collected 81, ,228,74, thereby proving eoncin-
sively that he has not been sleeping on his
post" but actively and energetically diseharg-
ing the duties OF his office. No county IN the
State can boast of more clever, high-toned
I gentleman or a better Tdylor, than Yazoo.
/ LEE CoUSTY-AIr. L. e. Began, Deputy
t Tax Collector came down last Thursday for the
purpose of making his final sentlement for the
| State taxes of 1878. His principal, ; NJ
/ Robertson, Esq, being very Conscientious man.
and fearing that the State might not get her
own, had somewhat ''overpaid" shown by
an approximated statement Of his account
Mr.. Began not having ali OF his papers with
1 him the settlement could not be completed IN
| full, but enough is known to come to the above
conclusion The Auditors office was taken"
with Mr.. Began and have set him down as
very nice, conscientious gentleman and will
make good officer. We are truly sorry 10
learn that Mr.. Robertson, the Sheriff, is in
critical state OF health.
RANKIN COUNTY Capt. T. D. Harris, Tax
Collector, with his excellent deputy, Mr. NJ.
f. Afford, made flying trip to the State Cap
itol Thursday last to show what had been
done in the Free State" towards collecting the
State Taxes Of 1878. q, 1866 9S was the amount
charged against Captain Harris, the whole OF
which he collected except S106 SO which was
allowed him on account of InsolveRcies,
Erroneous Assessments and State Deeds. This
is most excellent showing; and Capt.
Tom" has prouen himself so efficient we think
the good people OF the Free State" can do no
better than to retain him for another term, at
least, in his present position
JEFFERSON CoUNTY-The Auditors Office
was made glad on last Friday afternoon when
Capt J. B. Mccormick, the handsome Sheriff
and Tax collector made his appearance. He
is so honest genial, clever, and withal
such perfect gentleman, that everybody likes
him wherever he goes-especially everybody
in the Auditors office. His collections for the
State taxes of 1873 have been very close, and
his State deeds very small, thereby making
his credits Of a similar character. Jefferson
county owes it to herself to keep him in the
SherifI7s office just as long as he desires the
place. and after that time to keep him there
anyhow.
MARION CoUNTY-Mr Mcdonald Deputy
Collector, came up last Friday and closed his
settlement for the State taxes of 1873. He was
charged with S1295 g. all of which he ''wansg
from the down trodden and sorely oppressed"
people of old Marion, except S4l 90, which
amount was allowed him on account of insol-
vencies, State deeds and State lands. Mr.. Nc
Donald was 'ship-wrecked" on the train which
thrown from the track below Hazlehurst,
and barely made his escape with the "flthy
lucre' designed for the State Treasury His
settlement was concluded in an exceedingly
short time, and "Mr. Mae" took the first train
for home, remarking that he didn't wish TO be
wrecked again, but friend suggested that he
had sweetheart at Summit by whom there
might be more danger of 'shipwreck'' than
turning. But let that be it may, his settle
ment al the Auditors Office was all 80. K"
LEAKE CoUNTY.-Mr. w. B. Lacy, Tax
collector made a visit to the Captains office
last Saturday on business connected with his
final settlement
ALCoRN CoUSTY-The final settlement of
ID. J. Hyneman, Esq. Sheriff and Tax Collec-
tor, was completed in a most satisfactory manner
on last Monday. He was charged on the Au
ditor's Books with S5,593,7S, the whole OF
which he collected except S3OS sc amount al
lowed him for Insolvencies, Erroneous assess
ments State Deeds and State Lands Mr.
Hyneman is never behind with his monthly
payments and is prompt in every particular in
all his transactions with the Auditors Office,
He is good officer and stands well at the
State Capitol.
LAFAYETTE CoUNTY-J. w. Mcleod, Esq,
Sheriff and Tax Collector, made his final set
tlement with Auditor on yesterday TUESDAY
and the boys" say it was among the very best
that has yet been made. OF s., ,347, As charged
against him he got it all" but S118,78, which
was allowed him on account of Insolvencies
State lands &c. He didn't sell a foot Of Lard to
the State; and as purchases are constantly be-
ing made of those lands already belonging
thereto it will not be long before all the State
lands in Lafayette county, will be taken up.
As Sheriff. Mr. Mcleod is O. K