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TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY q THURSDAY,
ne thirtieth and thirty fIrss q October
and hrEt akSogsmbsr,


O. the hfgt fair daY following.
The proprietors Of the course deem Il theiF
duty 70 return their thanks 70 tie puLlic EaE
the patronage aud courfesies which were ex-
tended thsm at the Spring Races. and, as a
mark Of gratitude, win afford the seekers OF
pleasure an opportunity % participate npon
an occasion which win supersede the per
fcrmaRees Of horses fhm have been hitherto
exhibited Since the tracks formation.
1 Fair and inst riding win he required and
the races conducted as near rs possible in ac-
cordance with abe rules and regulations Of The
Maryland Jockey Club. Riders must mount
their hOfBgB incoloFe. Numerous hoxses from
abroad will make their appearance.
FIRST DAY. -
3 1st Raee-l mile dash-pnrse, $50. and
race mile dash@Punss, $40. Bird race
mile heats-purse $50. 18th race-stake-
srotting TO harness.
( sEcoND DAY.
LIST raee-4 mile dasb-Purse, S25, 2nd
Face-3 mile heass-purse, SIS. Bird race
u mile dash-purse, $50. 4th race-stake-
trotting In harness.
THIRD DAY.
LIST race-A mile dash-l2 year olds, purse
SIS. End race mile dash--pnrs., $25
3rd-raee-l mile heass--pnHse, $40. 4Ih
race mile dash-eonsolatio purse, $40
ED- In all races entry is saved by second
horse. rl ltv 80
&sa- Racing 10 commence NJ o'clock, sharp
Admission, l5c. for walkers and Csc. for
riders.
J.R. WALTON,
Secretary LeonArdiown Race Course.
Oct 4, l8S3-id.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11

MessFs. Editors Beliesiag that the interest
Of s.. MMry's county demands that only her
best and sruest men should BE- elected 20 The
Commissioner COuKt, re ann0upce as nm ln-
JAMES s. P0SEY, at The 9Th district Mr..
POsey deserves and vii receive the cordial
support Of an who recognizes true worth and
merit, PATUxKxT DEsFEIcT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
NOTICE.

IN pursuance Of the above order, hereby
give notice that ] have obiained from the Or
Fhans' Court Of st. Mary's coanty, Maryland,
letters Of administration on the personal es-
late Of JOHN y. JOY, late ofsaid county,
deceaeed. All persons having claims against
the said decreased are hereby notified 70 ex-
hibit the same with tbs proper vouchers at
taehed thereto - the subscriber, on or before
the l3ih dhy Of March, 1854, they will other
wise by law be excluded from the BENEFITS ~
the said estate. All persons Indebted e. the
deceased are requested 10 make immediate
payment 20 the subscriber.
GEORGE ". JOY,
Administrator.
Sept Is, lsss-6w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Orphans Court Of St. Mary's County, Set:
Sept. III, le63.
NRDERED by the Court, that George w
49, Joy, administrator Of JOHN n. JOY,
late Of Sc. Mary's CO., SD, deceased, give the
notice required by Law 20 the deceased's cred
iaoFs 10 exhibit their claims and that the same
he Published once a week for six successive
weeks in the St. Mary's BKAcos.
Test: J0Hx d. ABELL,
Register Of villa sor St. Mary 5 county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
Military Company.

The following letter from Adjutant-Gen-
cral Watkins will explain itself. We hope
that all the members Of the company viii
be punctual in their attendance:
Capt. w. Il. Chesley :---Y0urs Of the list,
at hand. regret that win not be able e.
make arrangements 70 send an officer TO in
spcCt yoyT company on Saturday, the 9Th
inst, hut viii he able TO do 80 ON the Satur-
day following, the 18th, at the hour ramed
by you. Respectfully,
w. WESLEY WATKINS,
Adjutant General.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
FOR CLERK OF The CIRCUIT COURT

Messrs. Editors :-PIease aanonnee JOHN
n GRAVES ~ 3 Candidate for Clerk q he
Cirguit Court Ia leeS, ana say that he viii
rereiEe The cordial supE0rt o. The RepuhiiAna
q St. Mary's Coanay.
Mar. IS LEoxAnDT0MK DIsFnsrF.
MessFs. Eklit0rs.-piease announce Mr..
wv. II. FORD, Of the 9Th district, NJ acandi-
date for Clerk 0f TIE Circuit Conrt, and say
that he will he warmly eBd0Esed by
IlEnEARUTUwx DISTRICT.
March 22nd. 1883.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11

On Saturday last, jos. F. Ryce, was COM
mitied TO Jail or a warrant from Justice Bug
roughs charged with entering the room Of
Sarah NJ. Ching and stealing sum Of money,
amount not known. We have since head
that the amount stolen was $500.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11


Leeas nsssassn. n 81
The sOwp-purnp has been ized.
TIE c6Dted tDurnament, wlicI sosnss an.
nesa Tuesday. promises y - lsasA asienllaa
and an enjoyable Amir, D
The Rev. AT. Yangilan reIsrnsIl ssOual
bis fscens trip, Ell
WepnbiisheIs elsewhere is u tlae eansIi.
dases wh5se aphoanseznentS have appeared
through olr coluuihs.
Last Tuesaay was fieId day and eroups
OfpoliEcians could be seen on every corner.
In our present issue appear the names Of
several new aspirants Gov political honOrs.
Read their announcements and consider their
claims.
Politics, Tournament and Racing are the
ahsOFbing topics.
We understand that Eaany nauF l,ogses MI.
make their appearance at the Fall Races.
Did yon past d tIIs Interesting question
among school teachera k<s
We arc sorry % learn that NJ. James I.
Ward has not yet entirely recovered from
his recent mishap.
We call he stteniion Of farmers % the
sale Of farming implements at Bushwood.
advertised IL this Issue.
Our Town bailiff has procured = neat and
tastefal shield.
OuFmerchants are preparing % get IN their
faIl stock.
Benedicticn viii be given at Ne. AI0ysius'
Roman Catholic church every night during
the present month at p. m. Tho nevur-
end Pastor urges his parishi0ners 70 Be rea-
ular 10 their attendance.
The Independent movement Is attracting
considerable attention IN our county. ManY
republicans express their intention Of sup-
porting It. We suppose democrats viii do
likewise.
After all The trouble and expense, the
Court House pump water has been adjudged
unsafe 70 use for drinking purposes.
Eyewitness assure us that tlls damage
to the tobacco crop by the late hail storm
in portions Of tho lst and end districts II
quite serious, fully thEee-fourths Of il being
ruined.
The children, who were reported in oar
last issue To have been kidnapped by dredg-
crs, have been, we learn, restored to their
: :
We have been requested 20 announce that,
ewing 80 the unavoidable absence Of the
Pastor, there will he no services at Medley 5
Neck on next Sunday.
We have been requested TO state, that Ow-
ing to the indispositiOn Of Examiner Holmes,
teachers certificates granted at the recent
examination viii not Issue until he sufficient
Iy RECEIVERS to attend to Office work. This,
it is understood, viii not prevent those who
are entitled 20 certificates from opening
school ON Monday next
The report from tho railroad front is to
the effect that the arrangement entered into
last summer between the bondholders and
other creditors Of the s. Nd. Railroad and a
Philadelphia syndicate, which proposed TO
pay so cents on the dollar ON these liabilities
on the list of October, instant, has come TO
grief, the party of the second part not CON-
ing to time.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


Orphans Coart of St. Mary's County, Set:
September ~, 1854.
NRDERED by the Court, That J. Frank
Bohanan, administrator Of
WM. T. BOHANAN,
late Of 81. Mary county, No., deceased, give
the notice required by law 10 the deceased s
creditors 20 exhibit their claims aud that the
same be published once week for six success
sive weeks in the Sc. Mary's BEACON.
Test. JOHE b. AsELL,
Register Of Wills for ST. Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance Of the above order, / hereby
give notice that have obtained from the Or
phans' Court Of So. Mary's county, Maryland,
letters Of administration on the personal e.
tate Of VIM. 4. Bohanan, late OF said county,
deceased. All persons having Chains against
the said deceased are hereby notified TO exhib-
il the same with the proper vouchers attached
thereto 10 the subscriber, on CT before the nth
day OF March, 1883. they win otherwise
by law be excluded from the benefits Of the
said estate. All persons indebted n the de-
ceased are requested 70 make immediale pay
ment 10 the subscriber.
]. FRANK BOHANAN,
Sept 20, 1883. Administrator.
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FvHls i 20 inssrsn lie pahlie ffnt tlsr un-
a deEsiEued bare jast raoeiynd = lot a. 6ne
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11

m, the following Described real estate One
tract called
PART OF A PART OF 1T. OLIVE, con-
tanning IL 9-IO acres, more or less; one
tract called TIMBER SWAMP, containing
SO acres, more or less; once tract called
ADDITION TO TfMBERSWAMP, contain-
ing so acres, more or less; one tract called
PART OF OAK FARM. containing III
acres, more or less, and one tract called
PART or A PART OF NJ. OLIVE
containing II acres, or less.
The above tracts constitute the farm form
'eriy beionging 70 John ". Clements, near
Valley Leo in The and district, and ara inn
proved By comfortable Dwelling ard ueecs.
sary 0af-lionses. TIE sell IS a excellent
quality. The land Is convenient 70 shipping
points on the s.. Georges river.
TERMS: One-haIf cash on The day Of sale,
balance IN one year, tho deferred payment 10
be secured b. the note Of the purchaser with
approved security bearing interest from the
10. r. MORGAN,
Trustee.
s.pt. ~, lss5-ts.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11

from one Of The hess carriage huilders in ths
counlry, and weare ale 20 sell them cnRar-
n, VIII = wrifiea
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11

IA Be sure and attend the Democratic
Mass Meeting OnsA'urday, The aOth Instant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
VICTOR EMINENT.

For external use Is King over all pains for
man or beast. Rheumatism, sliG joints, lum-
bago, frosted feet, corns, &C, Price rs cent?.
We have used strong language above, but we
will make every word good or refund your
money. We authorizeevery druggist or store
keeper 70 sell one bottle Of each OF the Pain
Balm, Infant Relief and Liniment 10 every
family upon these conditions, that they use
one-half a bottle and If II dos not come M
70 the abo~e advertisement why return the
other half 10 the agent ron bought from and
be viii return you the money You paid.
VICTOR COUGH SYRUP,
The safe, pleasant, and elfectual remedy for
all forms Of coughs caused from throat and
lung diseases. Price IS cents q bottle.
For sale by Druggists and all S0rekespeys.
KO0NTZ & CO., Mfrs and PROP'RS,
Sept "a, 1857 Frederick, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
SNOWHILL,.
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.

DY virtue Of authority vested in me by a
Id decree Of the Orphans Court for St. Ma
rps county, passed in cause in which
Charles II. Pomer0y and Rnth v PomerOy,
his wife, are conplainants, and Agnes Glenn
ents and ]. Annie Clements are respondents,
and bearing date Of the 10Th day Of SeDiem-
her, 1883, viii offer at public sale, at the
Court House door, Leonardtown, on
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11

The Magic Remedy for Cholera Morhus.
Cramp Collie, Cramps canscd from Indires-
ton, DTsentarr or DiaFFbms, Tooghaehe. Neal-
rHlgia, Sore Throat Frosted and des "a shot
70 the sting Of insects. Price SO cents per
bottle, read below the GUARANTEES.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-10-11
TUESlGY. October 2ard, 1883.

between the hours Of IL, m. and o'clock, y.
M, the following Described real estate one
tract called
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y0Hg II. Lea en-
1 EBfS =. SUTTON.
WASHgNGTON Mf1KEASOEs
JOHN T. MfEBURE.
STEPffEN e. A0kkLS
y. ~. GRAKEx
CHARLES p NORRIS.
Il. y " HEEE
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-17
A A OF METHOD.

Beyond all this power Of memory and facility
Of expression Townsend has a very systematic
method Of doing what he ia about In one
room in his house he has The walls lined with
scrap books. which arc indexed thoroughly. II
s man comes suddenly into prominence, or
lie, Townsend takes doWn the book which is
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-17
Foreign %Bondholders.

Since the census clerks waded through the
books Of the registsr OF he treasury, three
years ago, to ascertain how many OF cur bonds
are held abroad, no positive information has
been given on that point Thstreasurer krows.
how much money he sends to foreign holders
every quarter insSsthe payment of interest
on United States bonds, but that does
not tell the whole story. Largo Numbers OF
foreign holders do not receive their interest
direct. 1t goes to representatives in New York,
and is by them forwarded. II is not known
what proportion of foreign holders Of govern
ment bonds ge. their dividends through md
die men. hut it is estimated that lsss than half
require the services of middle men. Tho
treasurer sent $ls3,275. IL tnforeign bond
holders direct last quarter, $$79sa4Ss50 to the
holders OF per cents, 4 ISL 70 holders
cents, and $50, a$7''Is 10 hoiders 81 5 psr.
cents. This sum represents about $3.50. O00,-
600 in bonds, aud il ii be true that 40 per
cent OF foreign owners receive their inherent
though American agents, and that is believed
of the national debt is held aeross the water,
or loss. than 30 per cent There are over
10, 900 acconnts on the registers books.
sChecks are sent out to hat number OF
persons.four times $ year, said the treasury
Official who communicated the above financial
intelligence, every check being inelosed In 1
separate envelope. English investors have
o prejudice againat our registered bonds.
owing to the trouble they are put to when
theg. want to sell them, and very few
are held there. In France, however, 10 ID
different The Freneh prefer the regiisiersdto
the coupon bonds, showing that they are held
in that country for permanent investuaefs. The
idea OF possible sale Not having influenced the
purchaser. Only a few years ago very large
proportion Of the debtwas Leld in the monSs
100000 out Of the 81, GOO. 600, 900 Is held 1,
hpme.n @sp ~ 4S&sMs3g
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-17
nectar Of aallio Ingenuity. tr~snsforminz ezerz-

nectar of Gallic ingenuity, transforming every
thing. Il WAS ; poem In twelve eantos
an opera in twelve acts. with . recitative Of
ragout. q cansata of cream, and . symphony of
nnutterable things. 1 remember . tavern sign
in Colorado: ''25c for q dinnar and Soc for .
perfect gorge" We were very near a perfect
gorge, as i have shown in describing this mar
row valley. II l am unable to describe the in
diyidusl dishes it is not because I am insensible
to their charms, like the fisherman on the
coast Of Cornwall, in Miss PARIS Adam aud
Eve, who said: Some likes thicky and
some likes thucky, but es fer me it
don't make no. difference. I'm . per-
feet epikoor, / am" French gravy
making is one OF the fine arts. Its ingredi-
ents olude the pen. but l am going to make a
study of it under Mere Fourier. The land of q
hundred gravies and only one religion should be
proud OF her; for she has discovered, like sew
eral other chiefs up and down this valley, how
to give the human palate q new sensation
With the recollection of my first boots, my first
circus-going, my first counting and other sweet
memories l have packed away, in the choicest
convolutions of my brain, the breakfast in her
Bower of bliss. And l am sure there are two
classes of persons who ought to come to Rozat
those who are sick and those who are we'll
... w A (pnrEtrr
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-17
IN THE GloAM1NG

-.N vi = - $50
When the earta Hes stepped In dreams.
And the elintiag starlight beams
On the laist.
Mystic speech.uf elm sprite,
Through the aweaome hush Of nfpktt
Lisps, 20 liAti'
And I hear the ~vhisperous. uurzpry.
As the lullabies Of summer
Softly groom, va sle3s$
While the owl boots his reflections
In lugubrious infections
TIC. the moon.
All the night creatures uncenay
Sally forth from nook and crauay.
Boak and fen,
Eor their nightly EeconnoitAr.
Where the solnber shadows lcitef
In the glen. .ssF
Nov q dusky bat Aons thither,
And q beetle. htesshim hfthsr,
Ard w~hfppsorsilii il s,aeans
Where q woodbine's arnsAre cinRipa
Round a a..rmp.
Q, this pighti JIowessss I crave IL sgs,
Ihoueh Try I cannot save II.
Or bring back s9sSs.
Bat or beatie, Owl or moon, SS5
Veleas IN y grim cartoon s.
0r . plaque.
-Rosa.ss n Joaea d 1Nss
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-17
IN SUMMER TINE.
Flowers and fruits OF the summer,
c. 81, Laan .. oliLdean SLoI,A

Flowers and fruits Of the summer,
Can you hear us children shout,
When. over tho fields and bill-sidss.
We seek aud find you out?
Do you blackoerries know how Jou gllsten?
You raspberries know how you giow2
Or you goosebsrries know how You prickle2
II not,-thea you ought to know.
Dc sou hide from us. ever. on purpose,
Aud, deep in the green, keep stil2
Or is it quite social and pleasant
Whom basket and pail we fllf
And the bumbie- bees how can you bear .nenns
We'll, sometimes / think It is true
They have their sharp stings for US people.
Aud only their velvet for you.
And how do YOU berries, I wonder,
Feel. spread on q beautiful dish, Y
Al covered with sugarP That strike mo
IA Just what q borry would wish
It's o sort OF reward, I am thinking,
That every good berry should meet:
And yet, In not sure we shor.d ike 1t,
To be-so delicious to eatl
-Bessis Hs.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-17
sEA-WAY.

Tho tide slips up the siiyery sand.
Dark hight aud ROSY day:
It brings sea treasures to the land,
Then bears them all away.
On mighty shores from east to west
It walls, and groans, aud cannot rest.
o tile. that still doth abb ard flow
Througs aigh. - golden day
Wit, lear;.rg Ma1ti, o,n and 60,
Thou yiv's.- thou tsk'stsEay,
Bat somtt,lai, GU soG1e gracious shore,
Thou STAR lie still and eth nc more.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-02-24
W. B. COOK.
Sheriff and Ex-Oficio Tax Collector.

We extend our sincere coincidence
to our aged friend, iona c. White,
editor of the Gretna Courier. Dur
ing the last eighteen months death
has robbed him OF his FIVE sons, all
grown-the youngest being 20
years Of age and the eldest 40 years.
May He who doeth all things for
the best sustain and comfort him in
his sore affection, and give him
strength to bear his great loss with
Christian fortitude.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-02-24

NATIONAL SURGICAL INSTITUTE
Two surgeons from this oid-estab-
lished and widely known "Insti-
tute of Atlanta, Ca, and Indianap-
oils, Ind" will make special and
limited visit to New Orleans, on
March I'd to March 9Th, 1883.
stopping at the st. Charles Hotel.
They will bring surgical and me-
ehanical appliances, best French
artificial eyes, and everything that
is necessary for the treatment of
accepted cases.
They treat no one unless there is
an undoubted prospect OF improve
ment or complete restoration. De-
formitias of every description, in
Guiding club feet, diseases Of the
Hip. Spine and Joints, Paralysis,
Piles. FistNla, Catarrh, Female and
Private Diseases, Diseases Of the
Eye and Ear, Chronic Diseases. etc.
treated.
Come early as the visit is limited
to the time slated. For circulars
and full partice lars, address
NATIONAL St6eIcAL INsrlrurs.
Atlanta, Ga.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-02-24
A $40 BIBLE REWARD.

The publishers of Ruaedge's
Monthly offer twelve valuable re.
wards in their Monthly for March
among which is the following:
We will give $50 in gold to the
person telling us which is the long
est verse in the Bible by March 10,
1883. Should two or more correct
answers be received, the reward
will be divided. The money will
be forwarded to the winner March
18th, 1883. Persons trying for the
reward mus. send 20 cents in sill
yer mo postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will
receive the April Monthly, in which
the lame and address of the winner
OF the reward and the correct an
swer will be published, and in
which several more valuable re-
wards will be offered.
Address, Rutledge Publishing
Company, Easton, Penna.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-02-24
Unknown Owners.

Lots Nos. 3, 4. 5, 6, z, s, Q, 10, Is, II
Is. l6, II, Is, %, 2s, 81, 80, 50, SO, 81,
81. GA, 66, 81, 6S, 90, 40, rs, rs, 10, so,
81. 81. 50, 81, %, 80. 81, 81, SO, Al, AZ.
-, Al. As, AZ, Is, 81. 50, SIS, Sc, 81, IS,
Sc, so. 95, IS, 81. 80, 100, l15, 104, 1O2.
LOG, 12l. 122, l2S, l29, 1872, 1873, 145, 14S,
149, l5O, Isl, 154, 155, 156, 157, 1853, 159,
l6O and 16l, situated in the town of Ciai-
borne. Parish of st. Tammany, valued
at SD par lot. taxes due S3i 40.
Lots Nos. 50, SO, 50, 81, 81 and 63,
having half arpent font each ON Elm
and Cedar avenues, by a depth and
front on Fountain and Live Oak Ave-
nues, in the town of Lewisburg, valued
at $50 per lot, taxes due 81 so.
Lots Nos. 30, SO, 81 and 80, having q
half arpent front each on Elm avenue,
by Z arpents and SO feet depth and front
on Fountain avenue; lots 80, 40, Al, AZ
and 40, having half arpent front each
on Elm avenue, by arpents and so feet
in depth. between lot No. A and Copel
and Fountain avenues; lots 40, 81 and
So, on Fountain avenue, in the town Of
Lewisburg, valued ut $50 each, taxes
due, 50 60.
The northwest quarter of the north
east quarter of. section one. township
eight, range eleven east, Greensburg
District, 81 GO.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-02-24
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
COUNCIL Hall,

| CovNaroN. La, Feb. p: 1883. {
The Council met on the abov,
date.
PRESENT.. Il. Randolph, Mayor
Jules Pechon, Thos. Davis, Il. j
Smith, 2. ]. Dulion and Jane:
Taylor.
Absent-C. q. Joynar.
DR.. Randolph being called away
on professional duties, Mr.. FL. J.
Smith was elected President prc
ten.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
On motion, the COMMITTEES on
improvements We're authorized to
purchase 1000 feet of lumber, 2x12,
30 feet long. for the use of the cor
poration.
The following bills were then
read and approved:
j. Bacconien, 30i days work
on streets. ...........S3 $50 so
Chas. C. Davis, to services as
Marshal 1T meeting of the
Council, Feb'y u, 1883, so
2. =. Duiion, to filing bridge
near Judge Thompson's,
$40; 10 repairing bridges,
S. so; total. Is so
Edward Taylor, to cutting
briers from the streets. -. It's
John Theobald, to Il pounds
of hinges, at l2Ic. -. 5 so
J. Il. Smith, to posts and
railing. ........... 2 10
". G. Kentzel, to printing
$50 blank licenses ...... 2 90
Total. .......... ...... S5S As
The Council then adjourned.
II. j. SMITH,
President pro tenn.
w. g. KENTZEL. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1883-02-24
REPA1ES TO THE COURT
HOUSE.

Sealed proposals for making re-
pairs to the Courthouse will be re-
ceived by the Secretary of the Po-
lice Jury, up to the first Monday in
May, 1883. The repairs to be as
follows:
Four rods to be run lengthways
through the building. The rods to
be one inch and a half thick, with
oval anchors II by Is INCHES, IL
inches thick. with swivel in the CEN
ter to draw up the rods. The rods
to be run through timber 4 by Is
inches. on the west end, the timber
to be 30 feet long; on the east end.
one piece under each anchor, 4 by
Is inches, 6 feet long. Two of the
rods to be run under the upper
floor, near the partition wall. and
the other two over the first, close
to the upper ceiling. The timber
used to be dressed and painted, and
must be all heart.
J. M. ALLISON,
NJ. BURTs,
r. GALATAs,
Committee.