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DROPOsALs FOR TOBACCO.

OFFICE PURCHASING AND DEPOT Con-. OF SUB'cEl
WAsHISGTON, u. C., hirr1l "A, lSs0.S
SEALED PRoPosATs Il . NJ. be recei we'd
at this Office until L. CLOCK MAY %, lSS0 for
supp lying, for the Use of the u. s. Army one hun
bred and nifty Thousand pounds of manufactured
plug tobacco, equal in quality to sample which Will
Ice furnished bidders on application TO this Office.
No BID for less than fifty thousand pounds viii be
considered.
One-haf OF the tobacco contracted for with any
bidder to be delivered within thirty days after mott
hcatlon of award, balance within sixty days.
Proposals VIII be received for delivery the Sub
sistence Depots IN Washington. New YORK st. Louis,
or Chicago; the depot at which tits proposed to de-
liver must be specifically stated in the proposal.
Printed spt cificatlons and conditions relative tn
the tobacco required and forms of proposals, may
be obtained upon application to the Depot Commits
sary of Subsistence in Washington, Baltimore, New
York, Cincinnati, st. Louis, or Chicago. copy of
the specification and conditions. together with a
copy of this advertisement must be attached each
proposal, be referred to therein and form part
thereof.
Proposals from manufacturers only viii be con-
sidered.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
Bidders are invited to be 1T AZ the opening OF
the bids.
Proposals must be inclosed in sealed envelopes.
marked Proposals for Tobacco" and addressed
to the undersigned. W. Ii. BELL,
ap2S-6t Capt. and C.S., U.S Army.
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The NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET COMPANY
The new board OF directors OF this company
held meeting last night 70 consider the report
OF the secretary, exhibiting in detail its flnan-
great energy and earnestness upon their work
and al9 determined 70 make The Institution sue
cessfnl and prosperous. They passed resQIu-
ton proposing 70 remit to the purchasers OF
stalls, at the sale some years since, fifty per
giving satisfactorily Endorsed notes therefor
within the next thirty (30) days, and In the
event that this proposition is not accepted and
acted on within that time they have directed
that the notes or the stockholders be placed in
the hands OF Mr.. Richard Il. Merrick and r. X.
Elliot, with instructions to bring suit and collect
all the money by process OF law without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

SORE THROAT, Cough, COLD and sfmfI az trou-
PIES, IL suffered to progress result in serious
pulmonary Affections, oftentiRes fncurable
" Br0rh's bronchial Ti'OcIes'' reach directly the
seat OF the disease, and give almost Instant re.
lief. Tts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

The Rev. James Walsh, pastor OF the
Catholic Church OF our Lady, Star OF the Sea,
at Long Branch, n. j., made another severe at
tack from the pulpit Sunday. On Thomas Nc
kenna, member OF the Catholic church and a
candidate for town commissioner, denounclng
him as a Precursor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

REAL ESTATE SALES.-DuncauSOn Bros auc-
tloneers, sold yesterday afternoon, for James
H. Taylor. trustee, property in Jackson hall
alley. known as lot ~. In subdivision OF reSer-
Walton To. two small brick houses for S325 each.
10 Thomas Ii. Callan; and lot "A feet front by
acout q feet deep 10 the same buyer, for $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

THE POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY met in
Baltimore saturday, ana the resignation OF Mr..
Z. c. Savage, the president, was accepted. and
Mr.. Chauncey. OF Philadelphia, was elected to
that office. Mr.. George Mattingly. Superinten-
run on the ChOptank river route in addition to
the GeOrgeanna, and a contract was closed with
The Harlan q HOllingsworth Company. OF VIII
mingJon, for the construction OF a new boat 10
run on the Potomac river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

Your Boy will he Pleased with the
Style.
And you viii be pleased with the price OF our
Spring Suits.
NOAH WALKER Il Co., Tailors and Clothers.
D 625 Ppnna aVpnrIP
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THE LEADER OF LOW PRICES,
WILLIAM HAHN.
SIG 9TH street, bet. III and I. aua(N
1922 Penna. ave-. bet. 10th and -
goth streets.

goth streets.
SIGN OF RED SLIPPER.
lie Largest Variety Of Seasonable Medium aud
First class Shoes and Slippers
Ladies French Kid Button, box Toe, 50 IS
LADIES' Cur Md Button, 81. So 81 and s.. So
FINEST French Kid Button (real beautiesl "a
LADIES' Hand -sewed Lasting Caters, 81 to 81. so
ladies' Sandal Boots, nobby, 81
ladies' Newport, Low Button, and Sandals 75c up
ladies' House Slippers, 25c., 40c. and soc
LADIES' FoNed and Lasting Caters, 75c up.
Gents Low Button, Cloth Top, 81
Gents Low Shoes, no shoddy, 81. So
CENTS Calf; Md and Fine G. at Ties, 81. 50.
Gents Working Shoes. S5c. CATERS SLIM
Boys and Youths Low Button Ties 81 25 up
BOYS and Youths School Shoes and Caters 75c up
Misses and Chiid's Button and Laced Shoes
ndals, Newports and Sandal Boots.
lnfahts Button, Laced and Slippers Csc up a2q- ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

"RoUGH ON RATS Ask druggist for It, II
box; for Washington at $50 Pa. avenue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY INDUSTRIAL As
ISOLATION is an organization formed some eight
months ago In this city for the purpose OF In.
augurating means or caring for and reforming
youth OF both sexes who are without parents
or guardians, and keeping them from improper
Influences, 10y course OF Industrious employ
coming Migrants or thieves. and relieving the
state from their support In jail or almsnouSe
collectors have been appointed, duly accredited
with authority 10 make collections for this
charitable and humane organization. The
board or directors are Messrs Peter F. Bacon
Thomas Hume, b. w. Reed Thomas Morgan
Z. W. Hall and VIM. Fl. Harrison. Mr.. E. w.
the originator OF this organization, and seems
10 be earnestly striving to get the enterprise Oh
proper footing and In good working order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

A FORMER RESIDENT OF THIS CITY KILLED BY
HIS BROTHER.-An Associated Press dispatch
1r0m Cincinnati. May 3. sayS:-''Col. A. NJ. Good
Win shot and killed his brother, Dr.. Jno. K Good
WIN, at BfoOky1lle Ind. this afternoon. The
telegraph office being closed DO particulars of
me occurrence can be obtained Tonight Dr.
Goodwin was president OF the BrookYille Ma
tlohal BANK, and was lay delegate to the gen.
eral conference now in session here His broIher
served in the army during the war; and since
that time has been Incorporate to such an ex-
tent that his mind was affected. DR.. Goodwin
was mainly instrumental in having him placed
In an asy lum at indianapolis. lie was dis
charged from there last Wednesday and reached
BrOokyilie on Thursday. DR.. Goodwin returned
from the conference on Saturday night and did
not come back to-day. 1t is supposed the shoot
ing was done while Goodwin was insane"
Inc deceased was formerly resident of this
city, clerk IN the Interior department, and a
member OF the Metropolitan (N. E0 Church. He
mas niece here: at present a pupilin the Mount
Vernon Seminary,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

L. ROBINSON y Co. at the boys clothing
house. 9v9 Pa. ave-. offer FOR this season a mag
Difcent display OF youths, boys ana children 5
Clothing. Including large lines or cheap, me-
dunn and line goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

THE BOOK SALE-Tne sale OF those tine Iinr,,.
res viii oe continued ri DOwlings auction
rooms this TUESDAY evening at half-past seven
men some or the most valuable books will be-
Michael Angelo COrrigi0. Raphael. UOrartb
me worship OF Gria':., and MANY othn,
~ me works, ar sin6ng i66s6 IS be sold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

MILLER & JONES solicits the best judges ID
sample the great ''PriZe Beer
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF

OFFIIE A. A. z. 3,
WASHTNGTOE ARSENAL, ID. O., April % lSSJ
SEALED PROPOSALS. in tripiicate, subject to
usement attached, Will be received this office.
until IL O'Clock, noon, on THURSDAY, MAY 20,
1850, at which time and place they VIII he opened
in presence OF bidders. for furnishing and deliver
ing the Fresh Beef required by the Subsistence De-
partment, u. y. Army. at this Post, for issue 70
trocrs thereat, during the fiscal year commencing
July LIST. lSs0.
The contract for Fresh Beef shall not be en-
strIed 10 involve the Emitted States in any obiga-
ton for pa! ment in excess of the appropriation
granted by Congress for the purpose. Proposals
must be enclosed in sealed envelopes, marked
- Proposals tor Fresh Beef, and addressed to the
undersigned, The Government reserves the right
10 reject any or all proposals.
Information as to conditions, quality If Beef.
pawn cnt amount OF bond, &c, can Ice obtained 10y
application to this office.
Z. B. HUBBARD,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued TO James
Murphy and Hannah Rock; Thomas Craig aud
EmilPr Louise AlvOrd; John George Burkhardt
and Sarah Annie Spalding; a. VI. Thackara and
Eleanor NJ. sherman; Alfred BQSey and Mary
GarteS; W. III. Barnard and Clara Dickson OF
Augusta. Ga; James Alex. Edgar and Emma
Alice Hitchcock. OF ST. Lawrence county, y. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04
Proposals for Rip Rap RIue Stone.

UFFICE Ot PUBIC BUILDlNGS ND GROUNDs,
WASHISGToN, ID. C., May LEST, 1851.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be recpi rei at this
- office until II m, on THE srH DAY OF NAY,
1850, for furnishing and de iyering in Ilace =
cubic yards of Rip Rap Blue Stone, for tie protec
ton of the piers Of Anacostis Bridge. Specimen
tons, blanks and all necessary information can To-
obtained on application at this office
THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
my1 ct 1t Col. of Engineers 4. = A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

CHARGED WITH STEALING MONEY LETTERS
l. :. Commissioner Mills had before him yes
teTday afternoon the case or Thomas McNally
Il letter carrier, charged with stealing letters
placed ID the boxes OF his district. a SUSPICION
OF his honesty having arisen. a few days ago q
decoy letter was placed in a letter box near the
Government Printing Office. JpOn his nom
delivery OF the decOy letter he was arrest ed
hcNaIy claims That letters found iii his pos
10 take 10 the chief clerk. The hearing was
continued.
I1e hearing was resumed this afternoon and
NcNaly was held 70 Jail Tor the action OF The
.TaDd Jury in sl,JjD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04
CITY ITEMS.

HEADACHE yields quickly to LOdile's H.adact
SPECIFIC. Sold by all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

"BUcHUPAB1A. Quick, complete cure to
Gays; all urinary complaints; 81, at druggists.
For washington at $50 Pa. ave-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

BAKERS Con LIVER OIL AND LINE quickly
removes Throat and Lung Diseases, and inpartS
Vlgor and new life to debilitated constitutions.
Pleasant in taste. j. C. Baker d Co, Phila-
delphia. Sold by druggists.
BdI'tett'S Pie tppOSitOj'iPS-unfailing eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

The BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD will sell
tickets al greatly reduced rates To the General
Conference, NJ. f. Church, to be held In Cincin-
natl this month. Round trips can be procured
OF PuTSell, StatiOner, 422 9th street northwest
See advertisement IN special notices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

THE Polo GAME.-The members OF the Polo
club OF the West End Rink OF Baltimore PLAYED
game OF Polo at the Washington rink last
evening, which was the third OF the series played
by them. and which was the game advertised
by The management TO take place at that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

save Your Hair" ''Keep il Beautiful, :;
LONDON Hair ReStorer" 1nsureS new growth.
London Hair Restorer'' Restores the Color.
LONDON Hair ReStorer" Exquisite dressing
LONDON HAIR ReStorer." The only Clearly and
~ LONDON Hair ReStorer.' effectual Hair ReStorer
London HAIR ReStorer." In the market Not dye
A toilet luxury, entirely free from all obnoXt-
druggists.
stott d Cromwell. wholesale agents, Wash
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

T Attest PUBLICATIONS.
Lipp1ncott's Pronouncng Gazetteer of the
World. corrected to 1880. 5 o. 90
Geddes' Admlnlstratlon of De Witt. Vol. l.. ?. SO
Swlntons Masterpieces of English Literature l. rs
DoDson's NlRnettes in Rhyme. 0U
So1s search forWinterSunbeams New edition l. Is
SoAs rec Trade and Free Land............. /. %
LarF ed Ihebes and Other Poems. 2. 00
2rs Burnetts Louisiana NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. I. 25
democracy Leisure Hour Series. l. 90
d Newest STYLES OF Papeteries. Correspondence and
Birthday Cards. JAMES j. CHAPMAN.
METROPOLITAN BOOKSTORE,
ap24 OH Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

ZERO SODA WATER at Prentiss, corner eth ant
II ST. n e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

KNIGHTS OF IT. AUGUSTINE CoNg aSDgRY. No
. have elected the following officers for tie en-
suing year: Willis J. Smith. commander: James
Toy and John Fletcher. deputy commanders:
Lewis b. Brown. recording scribe: Isaac Landic.
financial scribe; James /. Green, deputy record
ing scribe; Thomas W. IBgTaham. captain gen
eral; John Mitchell, herald; James Kent. war
IeE; ChalleS III. johnson, standard bearer: Rev
Felix BarOtTi, chaplain; Horace Der. Robprf
coats, Daniel Clark. Henry A. Jackson. f. r.
Lewis and -Ananfas Herbert. board OF governors,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

FOR CLEANING OR DYEING LADIES' AND GENTS
SUITS Anton Fischer, 900 street northwest.
will give satisfaction in every respect 1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

"ALDERNEY WAGONS. Fresh alderney butter
churned every morning, and delivered In 3 lbs
ward prints, sOc. per 10. Also, cottage
cheese, buttermilk and sweet milk &C. per of. tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

THE KENTUCKY STATE LOTTERY Is
DRAWN IN PURSUANCE OF AN ACT OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF
KENTUCKY. NEXT DRAWING TAKES PLACE
ON WEDNESDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-04

Court, Judge Cartier, decree OF divorce was
made In the case OF Georgeanna L. Joyce (nee
Graham) a9t. W. l.. Joyce, on the ground OF
woman out vest, and complainant is given the
right TO resume her maiden name. Mr.. H. b.
Moulton appeared for plaintiff and J. Y. Oliver
took the testimony.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

eve cannot Int slGiIe," says nm
exchange, When a man te,l& rs
that he cannot take his local paper
because he wants IA city paper. lie
might Is well say lie cannot afford
bread because lie intends having
sponge cake Meanwhile he has to
a>k his neigtho" about the local
news and notices, AMI the local pa
ner goes on bgiidi.g nj lis Place
aud husinsss and serving his con-
wishott his support Il
j. not manly, ana we say without
hesitation that there is something
out of JOINT with the man WHO riees
not support his focal. or home pa
per-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
LOCAL. ITEMS.
-How's your homes?

-How's your bones?
SERVANT WAETED.-..pply
al this Office
Reeds Gilt Tl.e Tonic cures
Fever 4 Ague
CoTroS STArE,12S-.-The follow
ing table Shows the amount q cot
tSn shipped from Covington to date:
Bales.
Since Sept. l, 1880. ..... II
Same time last wear. .... 80
Total last year. ...2 i9O
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic cures
Dyspepsia.
Alderman Davenport is having
a new stable built And now the
mufic of the saw and hammer is
heard in that corner Of Cuyington
If You are going bunting to
day, we advise you to take an nm
brella with You. We tired It one
day last week, and it worked like a
charm.
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic prevents
Malaria.
We thlnk the clerk of the
weather lad better resign. H
don't appear to have any judgment
in the distribution OF his favors
He gives us entirely too much rain
water and not enough sunshine
The consequence is that crops al
seriously damaged, and breakbone
fever is raging. This thing has got
to be stopped, and the sooner the
better. Please give this subject
your. earliest attention, Mr.. Clerk,
otherwise you will hear from us
again.
Reeds Gif Edge Tonic restores
the appetite.
Our local page is rather slim
this week. We had visit from |
Mr.. Breakbone, on Thursday and
Friday, and it SO completely obfIs-
heated us, that we came very near
printing this weeks paper next
week. About two-thirds of our
bones are still dislocated. but we
feekbetter to-day. We're not quite
80 cent of joint" as we was. |
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

MendiHg tie matter: Bob
Brown, did you say that mv father
had not ~ much sense rs Billy
Smiths little yellow dos:" No,
never said any suah thing. ] never
said Your father had not as much
sense as E'lly Smiths little yellow
log. Al | sad was that BLY,
Smiths it'll yellow dog had lnore
sense than your lsthe:; that's al |
ever said.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
FOR SALE.
A Good Gotta ge.

Containing three ceiled rooms and n
cabinet room; a good kitchen, with pan
try and store-room. connected with the
house by covered shed; good wood
shed, cistern, chicken LouSc. sable, etc.
Good rich soil. AnGmh2g Ok fruit tr.e,
on the place. For further particulars
apply to MRS. C0RNAN,
Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

When fellow pops the question
to a Maine girl. instead Of b,ushing
and looking at her foot, she throws
herarnts about his neck and begins
to talk about the furniture.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

A Texes clergyman, who had been
elected chaplain to . penitehtiarv.
preached a farewell sermon to his
old parishioners from tie text: Il
20 to prepare place for You, so
that where | am, there We may be
also"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

of the year 1880 shall be received
IN payment OF the General Fund tax
AMI Licenses Of thescurrent year
1850
A circular from tie "Central
Executive Committee on Leyees in
Louisiana was read and placed on
file.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
NEW EDVERrISEEIEyTS.
Election Tottce.


STATE Of Louisiana, Parish OF st. Tam
I.any.
IL accordance witn law, lerglsy give
nyt.ce that an election will lac held IL.
she paris, Of ~. Itmmany, on
Tuesday,. Eoveraber 9, 1850,
frans ~.v-I. a'a.ay-- i'll Il If. uinr M Fl
eix o,c.ech ~ the afternoon. FIR tlie pur-
2aSe ~ e,eeting. ~ CEMENT Ticket. eig!.
E!erlors ~ Pr.~i eat and Wee Presl-
lent. tUo az VII IL shall b, for the State
AZ large. anu IL iov ttic several rieciorns
DiatrI 4 If ;le St:ga.
Ana uieofura ltepT sentative in Con-
" -, ~ re present tae s:l.3 tanyyev-
sioI..a District VI tH- safe ct IJGuisiaua.
fail- vil u opened At the regular
yUtln.- ~. inc :. i'm nc ,ordalre wisn law.
IL SIM ny I'll sreuf. wi asss nv hand
ana oslei..! s. Hat his 2.ta dsy Of
September. a. ID. 1850
W. 3. Cook, Sheriff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
Fate of n jilte,. butcher;

Fate of Tilted butcher;
He tried in drink to drown his cares.
And there found no RELIEF:
Bnt daily grew more woe-begone--
lou never sausage grief.
1t last his weary soul found rest,
His Surrows now are Ger:
No tickle maid now troubles him.
+-oIk rtacher. hes no more.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Rogers offered the fsllowins

Mr. Rogers offered the following:
he II FeSoire6, That a public road
he opened from the head of Gerard
street, town OF Nandeyille, to pass
by SIN Strains, thence to pass jas.
Bridges, thence to pass head OF
iai!acheqne, thence to intersect the
Columbia road, AZ JESSE Abney's.
Rs Il fU9irr sr<oIte9, That Sim
STRAIN, Tom Jenkins and Jas. Spell
be appointed and required to lay
out said road us above.
Be Il fHrthea' Tesolred, That the
.overseers on SAID road shall sum
mon all persons liable to road duty
living nearest to said road to work
the same.
Laid on the table.
BY Mr.. Rogers.
ReS0'cad, That Mr.. ]. L. Phillips
he appointed Road Overseer from
Bayou Castains to Mandesille AID
the Chinchuba. Adopted.
BY Mr. Parker:
ReSoired, That the Tchefuncta
ferry be leased to Mr.. Dan Thurs
ton for the term of three years from
July l. 1850. Adopted.
By Mr.. Cousin:
ReSolrrd That Mrs. Mortee be
paid the sum of thirty dollars for
tie desk In the Recorders office.
payable by the Sheriff with the first
funds that come into his hands.
Adopted.
BY Mr.. Aubrv:
Reoolred, That the bid of Mr..
Neuburger, for the Bayou Laeombe
ferry privilege, for the sum Of ten
dollars, be accepted, and the Secre-
tary be instructed to notify hun o.
the fact. Adopted.
Tie Secretary read the following
reply to a resolution adopted by the
Police Jury. compelling the corpo-
ration of Covington to build a
bridge over the ditch dug by said
corporation across the Holmesville
road:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
helIg.css Notes.

Rev. G. L. Vickers will preach in
the Methodist Church, Covington,
tomorrow, Mt the usual hours. The
public are cordially invited to at
taud
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

We would be glad to furnish every
resident of this parish with copy Of the
FARMER. but in order to be able 10 do
this. IL is necessary that everybody
should subscribe Onr moiesty foriids
oar making much mention O. the advan-
tases people generally would derive from
s regular reading of this paper. but in
order to extend its circulation and use
fitness. We make this proposition: We
will receive IN payment of subscriptions
any and every KIND of commodity, at its
market price in Covington. that our pat
Fons may choose tn bring u.s. An ex-
citing election is ahead of us. and people
everywhere should be posted on the sitr-
alton. The FARMER proposes to meet all
the requirements of we'll conducted
country newspaper, and We hope the
contained in this article Will
add many names 20 Our subscription list.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25
nrl.rNANNE
was then read and adopted:

was then read and adopted:
BE 1t ordained. bg ne Police Jurg
Of lie Parish If 81. Iunmaa,J:
L. That there shall he levied, for
the year 1880, a tax OF two mills on
tie dollar. for the Public School
Fund; fur;.,r tly ol two mills on
the deiiaT. l.rvi~ra for sx'v rsps III
Inniua matters; ana II further tax
If five mills on the dollar levied for
he general expenses OF the parish
;. BR it tDfhct' ordciar3. That
the Sheriff and eX-otiicio Tax Col
iector he instructed to collect, on
III the taxable property of the par
.Sh, the corporations of Covington
and. Mandeviile Included. the two
mill tax levied for the School Fund.
and the two mill tax levied for ex-
penseS i'll CGin:nal matters; aud
that said taxes be collected IL cash
and paid to the Parish Treasurer,
whose duty it shall be to keep chem
separate from the general tand OF
the parish.
b BE Il tWsfher ordojied, That the
Tax Collector shall receive the GER
titicatrs Of Grand aud Pet Jurors.
and approved bills Of the Police
jury, IN payment Of the five mill
TAX levied for general purposes:
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and Police J.uy AFR 0
1879 shai- be received
# the General Fund tx
mills for 1878, and the Jury certin-
Gates and Police Jury approved bills
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-09-25

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