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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-09

In its comments on railroads a
New Orleans paper talks about the
"total suspension Of navigation in
Red river" owing to the obstruction
of the falls, in an owlish and wise
manner. What it lie driving at would
be hard to say, but il certainly can
not mean to assert it's conviction that
the distractions in Red river will
ever be allowed to become any worse
than they are now. RI so. it is fur
Their behind than We thought. The
probability is that Red river will, in
very few years, be so improved
that navigation as high as Grand
Ecore will never be impeded a. the
lowest stage of water. Our metro
politan papers should not let their
zeal in behalf of railroads run away
with common sense. There will be
plenty for both railroads and steam
boats to do, and it is folly to belittle
the rivers capacity.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-09
THE PRESIDENT ASSASSlNATEO /!
The Scene Of 1855 Repeated.
The Assassin Jailed.

President Garfield was shot, on
Saturday, July 2, at about 1870
am. in the depot of the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad, in Washing
ton City, as be was about to take the
train for New York. and the proba-
bilities are that, by the time this
reaches our readers, he will have
died from his injuries.
The President was walking down
the depot platform, arm-in-arm with
Secretary Blaine. when the assassin,
Ch;c,go lawyer named Gitteo, APP
preached from behind, and, drawing
large bulldog" pistol, rapidly dis
charged two shots at the Presidents
back. The first ball struck him in
the right shoulder, inficting slight
flesh wound; the second struck him
just to tie right Of the spinal col
umn, passing directly through his
body, decorating his liver and lodging
under the skin in front. He was
removed to tie White House where,
by our latest information, he was be-
tween life and death. A consultation
of the most eminent physicians in
the country was held, and their opin-
ion was that while his wound was ex-
tremely dangerous. almost necessa-
rily fatal, yet there was chance for
him to recover Surgeon General
Barnes of the army gives ii as his
opinion that the wound is mortal
kilograms of coincidence and sympa-
thy were received from al! over the
country, and mass meetings we're
held in all the cities denouncing the
crime and hoping for Mr.. Garfeld's
recovery.
The assassin was arrested and hur-
ried to the district Jail, where be is
now confined. He is attempting to
play the insanity dodge. He alleges
as his reason the Presidents refusal
to give him consulship, but there
are grave suspicious that it is the re-
suit of a conspiracy. and the police
claim to have discovered that be bad
accomplicee.
News received up TO going to
press, as late as s o'clock Tuesday
evening. indicate that the President
is is improving, and the chances for
his recovery are favorable,
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mo. 35.

tious taxpayer, the depletion of State
revenues on account Of low and sim
ulated assessments, require that the
subject should be handled without
gloves.
The dear people, who complain Of
rings, official rottenness and corrup-
ton, the bargaining, trading and
traf6cking among politicians, of the
sale of Offices, and the preparation
of huge "Star route frauds" and
other gigantic plumbers, may rail at
their selected officials, while they fail
to realize the utter demoraliztion
which exists in their own ranks, and
the conscienceless disregard Of truth
typi6ed and promulgated by the
Assessment roll of Louisiana.
Twas but recently that some of
the rural journals expressed regret
ut the dearth of subjects for editorial
thought and discussion. Great Godl
where are their thoughts and brains 2
Here is one land there are many
others) which they can s'ring the
changes" upon for months to come.
The press owe it to their mighty in
fuence. to their outspoken denunci-
alton Of fearful and appalling
wrong, to the honor of Louisiana, to
the protection of her laboring classes,
to her future prosperity, grandeur
and greatness, to the cultivation Of
the Washingtonian spirit Of unwill-
ingness to prevaricate, to attack this
hideous leprosy which is depicting
the State treasury, clogging the ma
chinery of government and making
property assessments . farce, and
paying burlesque. We need q
change, and the sooner it is inaugu-
rated the better for the people and
the State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-09

Visitors at West Point have occa-
sionally their attention called TO
three metal pipes close together on
the wall of. one of the dormitories.
They are told that young Jerome
Bonaparte, the son OF the former
Miss Patterson. used to live in that
building while cadet there. He
could climb like a cat, and got his
cigars and beer at night, using those
pipes to get in and out his room.
Evidently there was a less strict dis
cipline in those day than now
Chicago News.
In the FIRST place. there is nothing
at West Point to prevent cadet
from walking down stairs any time,
day or night. In the second place,
there is a sentinel walking on a path
close to each wall Of the building
In the third place, a cadet could
walk into the suttlery in broad day
light and buy his cigars. In the
fourth place, there is no beer for sale
on or near West Point. In the 9Th
place there are not "tbree metal
pipes close together on the wall" In
the sixth place, Jerome Bonaparte
roomed on the ground floor. With
these triding exceptions the story is
true,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-09
Personal ASSESSMENT
A Practical RepudfsaliOm OF OBJ
legation 10 the State.

INRtchltOches Hlndicat0r.1
When Hon. w. Malone, of vir-
ginia. defined his position in the
United States Senate, there broke
forth over the length and bredth of
the country one of the most exciting
political discussions of the times. It
eventuated in arraignment of various
State governments, on the question
of Reputation of public obligations,
in which Louisiana figured rather
conspicuously, as well as Tennessee,
Virginia and Mississippi. The au
gust Senators Of these United States
in extra session convened, whiled
away the precious hours which should
have been devoted to the transaction
Of public business, indulging in in
uendoes, personal abuse. invectiyes
aud epithets, against what they con-
ceiyed affected the honor and honesty
of their various State governments.
They were ready at all times to hurl
back with infinite scorn. and deny in
words of burning eloquence any such
foul imputation as would tarnish the
fair name and blacken the purity of
State escutcheons, when charged
with disclaiming any part or moiety
of public indebtedness.
Did it ever strike the average read
er that there is a species of repudia-
ton blacker, deeper and darker than
such as aroused the ire of honorable
Senators? Did it ever enter into the
minds of individuals, who compose
the dear people" OF these States,
that they are the incsptors of the
very condemnatory measures which
they so strenuously inveigh against
in their servants-Legislators And
yet it is verify the truth.
The whole matter is contained in a
nut she'll We refer to the yearly
assessments made in this State under
the provisions of the new constitu-
ton The Colfax CHRONICLE has been
exposing the matter in a manner
which reflects no credit on property
holders. That journal says:
EVERY man who gives in his prop
erty subscribes to the following oath:
lido further swear or affirm
that the valuation affixed opposite
each item of said property in said list
is the actual cash value thereof, accor-
ding to the best of my Judgment,
knowledge and belief.
So help me God.
No man can honestly give in his
property at one-forth Or one-half it's
value. And for the reason that all
men will not be honest in giving ia
their assessments, we advocate State
board for the equalization of assess
ments."
Yet, in view of this solemn oath.
some men who own property have
no hesitancy in giving 10 valuation,
to the Assessor of one-forth and one
half it's real worth, and then deliber-
ately subscribe their names to this
oath with its suflix of $50 help me
God" They must assuredly believe
conscienciously, that il is their honest
duty to defraud the State of as much
OF their equitable Indebtedness as
they possibly can.
Proffer to one of these citizens a
pal:ry $50 or 800 to 90 into court
of juetice and deliberately commit
perjury, and the tender would be
considered deadly insult. which
would result in an attack upon and
v><..l -, - l. l:1.I ~
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ABOUT COMETS.

The appearance of a comet is rare
thing, aud is calculated to provoke
comment at any time, bat, when the
world is suddenly startled by the
appearance of what is claimed to be
two of these strange visitors at
one and the same time, the interest
is doubled. We make no preten-
tons to astronomy, and shall not
endeavor to give any scientific ex-
PLANTATION of the present phenomena.
In ancient times the appearance of a
comet was considered sure sign of
some great calamity, and even in this
day and time there are ignorant and
superstitious people who are foolish
enough to believe the same way.
The appearance of these erratic heav-
emily bodies in the present year has
raised great commotion among
those poorly informed persons who
believe in Mother Symptoms prophecy
I'm the year eighteen eighty-ene
The end OF the world viii Gomez
And, although it is now two years
since the London Times exposed the
fraud aud showed to gaping world
the way the original read was
asThe end of the world shall come
In year that's known to none,v
and that it had been changed some
few years ago by an enterprising
penny-a-liner SO as to create q eensa-
ton and thereby increase the sale of
his book, still there are people SO
silly as to put faith in the seuseless
rhyme. In various parts of the Uui-
ted States these isnoraLt ard super.
stiIious people have gone SO far as to
prepare for the end Of tie world in
The same way the Millerites used to,
by putting CD white robes and sit
Ting down to await an event that
Holy Writ expressly says is known
to DO man.
The substance Of comets and their
tails is disputed question among
scientific men, but it is generally
believed that if they were to strike
the earth it would cause no injury.
On one thing, however. they all agree,
and that is that comets have regu-
lar course to run the same as any
other heavenly luminary. and that
in their race around the sun they
travel at times with greater speed
than is attained by any of the plan
cts. When approaching the sun, it
is said, their speed grows greater
and greater. After passing around
the sun at their closest point their
speed begins to decrease growing
less and less until the place in their
orbit farthest from the Gun is reach
ed, when it again begins to gain in
speed. Some of the comets are said
to take hundreds of years in going
and coming, while others make the
trip in score or two of years. The
going and coming OF q number of
these strange coursers is we'll known
and calculated upon with certainly
by the astronomers. There are said
to be hundreds of them ia existence,
and every year half a dozen or so of
them are seen by the astronomers.
but they rarely come close enough
to be seen with the naked eye.
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WAsHIxoroN, D. O., June Is. ls(

The use of men like Senator Ses-
sions and John /. Davenport in poll
tics is dangerous to~any party. But
for the fact that these two men, and
others like them, represented the adj
ministration in New York, in its con.
test with Senator Conkling, there is
little doubt that two Senators friend
ly to the President and opposed to
Conkling would have been elected
there long ago. As it is, there seems
to be no possibility of such an cleo
ton. Democracy and decercy have
denounced these men for years, but
the Republican party seems TO be not
only friendly to them but to be ruled
by them. In attempting to give the
President "a good character the
other day. little Davenport swore to
confidential interview beld by him
at the White House, in which he was
instructed by the President to select
q. s. Marshal for New York. Sem
sible Republicans in New York, who
know that men like Conkling and
Platt we're not asked for suggestions
and who believe what Davenport
swears to, viii have an odd idea Of
President Garfield. Just how much
of Davenport's testimony was true it
is impossible to say. He told exactly
what suited his purpose, no doubt
Here in Washington the party is
making the same mistake. There
are cherges against officials and con-
tractors in post Office matters. To
get at the bottom facts in these cases
was the ostensible. and. probably, the
real, intention Of President Garfield
and Postmaster General James in or
dering an investigation. But the
scum of Washington conducts the
investigation. and, in q certain sense,
represents the President and his
Cabinet. These star route prosecu-
ton cases have rapidly degeDerated
from an impartial inquiry to low
intrigue Of petty informers against
men who have always stood well and
are now only suspected Of crime.
The evidence collected and manip-
ulated by men sach as have immedi-
ate control of the cases in the name
Of the government would moi convict
a tramp before an intelligent Wash
iDgton jury. Any time in the last
twenty years would have been q good
time for the Republican party to die,
but do not recall any moment SO
appropriate for its death as this.
when in the fight at Albany it is rep
resented BY Sessions and Davenport
and in its reform work in Washing
ton by low grade Of informers and
detectives.
Rumors OF changes in the depart
ments are many, and current be-
lief is that the President and his
Cabinet have consulted at Long
Branch during the week upon the
names of men to 6ll the places in
which changes had already been de-
cided upon. It is generally held 10
have been . mistake on the part of
the President that he did not, early
in his administration. pat fresh men
in nearly al the plsces Of importance
in the city. So far few changes have
been made, except snch as were de-
manded by the fact that fraud APP
peared to have bcen committed by
the outgoing officials, CAnsorL.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-07-09

White vests and linen suits at
Teal & Wilmut's.
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MIsOELLA.N.E0US.
GREAT OPENING

ar PIANOS, ORGANS AND MUsICALE-=-zss-,
W Instruments Of all descriptions, etEfTS Ti
the SACRAMENTO MUSIC STORE, where
PIANOS OF five different makers can BE- bought, on
instalments of so, or for cash, at 10 per cent
reduction, from $500 upwards, giving with each
instrument, stool, ever instruction book, and a
written warranty Of 10 wears with each instrument
Also, ORGANS of Ave different makers, from $50 Up
to 500, en- in~tallments of Sc per month, with
a warraney backed by a cap tai OF 500, COO
CBEMONA VloLlNS, aud other first-clsss makers
MARTIN GUITARS, BRASS INSTRUM ENTs
ACCoRDEoNs, etc, and SHEET MUSIC, at half
price; MUSIC BOOKS etc. The public in general
are respectfully invited to inspect our establishments
where guarantee satisfaction in price, quality and
terms. All kinds Of Musical Instruments Repaired
wit skill aud dispatch. Warranted to give salts
fiction j. R. MENDOZA, 51b street, Sacramento.
Old instruments tai en- in exchange. a19-4plm
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ASsIGNEE,s 81.

T T NDER AND PURSUANT TO AN ORDER
81 mode by the Superior Court Of the
county Sacramento, in tie State OF Cali.
fornia, 6, 1871, and by virtue of the
autho.ii, vested in me as Assignee Of ]. V.
SINS, asoivent debtor, win at u O'Clock NJ. of
NAY Il. ssh at tie front door Of the Courtbouse
OF said ty, sell public auston for cash, all of
Swamp Lend Survey No. $50, Of said county, which
lies west II a line drawn parallel to and distant
twenty FIVE rods easter'y rom the east bank ef the
Sacramento river, contain ing about niueteen acres
No bid will be accepted which is not for q sum
greater than S5,o0a. 4. HEILBAON, Assignee,
FREEMAN & BATES, Attorneys. m10-td
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MONDAY. JuNE c. 1881.

Proposals viii be received for the whole or airy
part OF said sum- =" but in no case SHALL the Board
pay more than the par valae Of any bonds"
Bids must be for bonds snd accrued interest
thereon. Each bid must be accompanied with the
bonds offered 20 he gold, by OF the bonds Of
fered, a sample, and certified check drawn on
some bank Of good standing, drawn to the order Of
the undersigned, for sum equal 10 10 per cent Of
the amount Of the bid, which check will be forfeited
10 the stare if the bid which such check conpa
MES shall be accepted, and the party offering the
bonds fails to deliver the same.
Payment will be made in the gold coin OF The
United States.
The Board reserves the right TO reject any or a
bids
Bids must state the Acts of legislature which
authorized the issuing of the offered bonds.
Bids must be Endorsed, Propose FOR the Sale Of
Bonds" and must be adore sed'to the Clerk Of the
State Board of Examiners
Bios will be opened in open ses Ion Of the Board,
at / o'clock p NJ. JUNE c, 1881.
ALBERT HART,
MI Clerk State BOARD of Ex.-rinera
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ana IN accordance with 10" sho an oroer OF the
Board OF Directors, made on the 18th day of
FEBRUARY, A. D. 1881. so many shares of each
parcel Of such stock 90 may be necessary will be
sold at public auction, at the Office OF the com.
pany. at Isleton, Sac amento county California on
WEDNESDAY, the 6th day Of APRIL, A. D. 1851,
at the hour OF o'clock P. NJ. OF said day, 10 pay
said delinquent assessments thereon, together With
cost OF advertising and expenses Of sale
WIN. GUTENBERGER, Secretary
oftice-SSoramento, California, No 1881 Front
street.
Ez5 The above sale il POSTPONED for thirty
days. WIN. GUTENBERGER. Secretary.
Sacramento, April 5, 1881.
sT The above sale is POSTPONED for four
weeks VIM. GUTENBERGER, Secretary
Sacramento, May 5, 1851. mr21-td
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PRQRATE NoTLCE.

I'm THE sUPz RIoR COURT, STATE OF CALI
: forllia county Of Sacramento In the matter
o. the estate of E. G. CARPENTER, deceased.
Notice is hereby gwen that MONDAY, the 2sd day
Of MAY, 1881, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of said day, and
the Courtroom of said Court: at the Court house,
In the city of Sacramento, county OF Sacramento,
and State Of California have been appointed as the
the and plsce for prov ng the will Of said Z. 9.
CARPs NTER, deceased, ana for hearing the appll-
caiion ~ 'os P. CATLIN, for the issuance u
hin, Of Iaftsre ie., ,mentary there n,
V;tnees nv E.r5 A. the seal OF said Court, this
9th day of MAY, 1881 --,pr.rv crar,,
(sRAJ.l THOs. r. b.. M - ~ 81 n
ml0-i2t BY J. II. PARNsLL. Depe... S,e- =,
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To TEE UNF0RTgy sTE!
Dr.. GIBBONS DIS Disc III
sss Kearny styeet, san Francisco.

Established in 1854, FOL
the treatment Of Sexual
and Seminal diseases
such asGonorrhea, elect,
Structures, Syphilis in at
its forms, Seulina- Weak.
ness, Impotency, Skin
Diseases, ETC., peana.
nentlysured or ne charge,
Seminal Weakness.
Seminal Emissions, the
consequence ofsef-abuse.
This solitary vice or de
PRAYED sexual indulgence,
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DIR. SPINNEY & GO.
or no. II gsksHY STREET. san FRANCISCO,

or 10. n gskaAY STREET, sax FRANCISCO,
rreaf all Chronic and Special Diseases.
Young HEs
VETHo NAY BE SUFFERING FROM THE
w effects Of youthful follies or indiscre,ion,
will do well 10 avail themselves Of this the gre test
boon ever laid at the altar Of suffering humanity.
DIR. SPINNEY viii guarantee TO forfeit $500 for
every case Of Seminal Weakness or Private Disease
OF any kind or character which he undertakes and
balls to cure
Nf9pLE-AEED sIEs.
There are many at the age of thirty to sixty who
are troubled with too frequent evacuation Of the
bladder, often accompanied by slight sTaartng or
burning sensation, and weakening of the system in
a manner the patient cannot account for. On exam.
lining the urinary deposits ropy ssdiusnt VIII often
be found, and sometimes small particles OF abume,.
will appear, or the color will be Of a thin miksh
hue sgain changing to dark and torpid appearance
There many who die of this difficulty igno-
rant OF the cause which is the second stage of sem
inal weakness. Dr. s. viii guarantee perfect cure
In all such cases and healthy restoration Of the
geaito-urinary organs
otice hours-lo 10 and 6 20 8. Sunday from
10 to III A. v. Consultation free. Thorough exam
inston and advice IS. Call or address
DIR sPfSSEY q co..
No. IL heany street, San Francisco.
FS-For private diseases Of short standing, 8 full
Solrse OF medicines, sufficient for cure with all
sefuesions Wiil De sent to any address Tor $40.
feT4p5tay< tT'W Thrs
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RAILROADS, STEAMERS, ETC.
CENTRAL PACIFIC R6iLa0aF.
OVERLAND TICKET OFFICE;
OAKLAND FERRY, FOOT OF MARKET STREET.

Commencing Sunday, ril Is, 1881.
SD uSTl FsElsA4 SSrlcS
TgRla sag BOATS VI SACRAMENTO
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A DELIGHTFUL SENSATION in the region of
the palate is experienced by those who quaff
exhilArating Hub Punch" either with hot
water, lemonade, fine ice. milk, or in its
original condition. 1t is delicate combina-
ton of old liquors with fruits of surprising
richness. Sold by all srocers, wine mer-
chants, and druggists. Tsade supplied by
Richards & Harrison, agents for Pacific coast,
San Francisco
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IF with pleasure we motifs the public
that We are ssain in the ketGil Department of the
Sacramento Market, No. 30S street We shall en-
deavor to make this market one of the neatest in
the State. Nothing but first class articles will be
Ike t. We have already telegraphed to several parts
of the State for supplies of Fruit Vegeab es Poultry
Game, Fish, etc. We will be able to accommodate the
largest purchaser as well the smallest as We have
the Telephone connects with our houses
m12. 4ptf D. DEBESNARDT L co.
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Caused by malaria, affections Of the lungs.
aud imperfect digestion is speed remediad
by the Liebig Co.'s Coca Beef Tonic Beware
OF cheap, worthless limitations under our and
similar names. Ask for Coca Beef Tonic.
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REMOVAL.
GROVE h. 5OHAsoA
.gNWY EIrRL.

4 TToRNEY at LAw-oFFIuE, FIFTH 81.
"a betwesn and J. Residence, No. 2o7
ssreet het,reen Seventh and Eighth afO.tnin