Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-17

in a general way, charged excessive
assessments. T. NJ. Steger, Esq, was
the attorney representing this road,
and while be did net attempt a set
speech, made some pleasant and
pointed remarks.
The Memphis and Charleston rail-
road in their exceptions charged ex,
eessive and unequal assessment, to-
gether with other things of minor i'm.
portanee. This road was ably repre>
sented by Mr.. D. II. Poston. Of Mem
phis. Mr.. Poston was evidently in
earnest in his appeal, just in his ex.
actions and believed that the burthens
OF government should be equally and
justly distributed. The tone Of his re
marks we're TO the effect that he did
not know that the Memphis and
Charleston had been assessed so very
much too high, but that either the
assessment put upon it by the present
board was too high, or that assess
ments pat uDon other roads we're too
low. Mr.. Poston is an impressive
speaker and presses his cause with a
great deal Of warmth. Quite a mum I.
Der Of other attorneys representing
roads were present, but made no
speeches.
The Board of Assessors gave notice
that they would render their decisions
this morning at 8 o'clock.
The gentlemen composing the Board
Of Assessors arc of the opinion they
will be able to complete their labors
and make a final adjournment in
about ten days or less.
World, l6.
The Board OF Railroad Assessors
yesterday announced their decision in
the matter Of exceptions argued by the
attorneys for the railroads for over
assessments, over charges, etc. In
some cases the exceptions we're sus.
tanned ana the assessment modified to
some extent, and evident errors cor.
rected. In some instances, however,
the assessed values on some lines we're
raised. The aggregate difference from
the published aggregate values
amounts to an increase in taxable
value Of about $350,000.
Rogerville and Jefferson railroad,
exceptions overruled and assessment
affirmed.
Knoxville and Augusta, Coal Creek
Coal Company, Illinois Central, same.
Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
exceptions overruled as to over valua-
ton and value raised from $1,000 36
per mile to $ll,5O0 per mile. Total
raise, Sl55,476.60.
Louisville and Nashville system, ex>
ceptions overruled as to main stem,
Henderson division, but on Memphis
line assessment raised from Sl2,563 go
per mile to $4,000 per mile. Total
raise, $3O3,456.80.
Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas
Pacific, exceptions overruled.
Alabama and Great Southern, ex-
ceptions sustained as to length Of line
in Tennessee for taxation, and excep.
tons as TO other matters overruled. As
amended assessment affirmed.
East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor
gia, on main stem, 0olteWah Cut Of
and Alabama division, exceptions
overruled. As to the North Carolina
division Of said road, the exceptions
were sustained as to generalization and
the assessment reduced from 1925
per mile to Sl0,500 per mile.
The Somverville branch Of the Mem
phis and Charleston road, exceptions
sustained as TO generalization and as.
sessments reduced from $82Ol.05 per
mile to $1,000.
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railwsy
Company, exceptions overruled.
Appeals we're taken from the judg
ment Of the board Of assessors to the
board Of examiners.
Illinois Central, East Tennessee anC
Georgia, Knoxville and Augusta, Goa
Greek Coal Company. Memphis anC
Charleston, Rogersville and Jefferson
and Louisville and Nashville.
The board will be able to turn tn,
books over to the board of examiner
about Wednesday next. Their worl
will cover something like 1000 page
Of ledger and legal cap.