The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-12
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wk,eh shows an increase OF about $3.50,
CO oyer last years values. Including th'
pencjpfs from other sources, II was deemed
eRaf = tax of $1.60 on this amount Of rea
nd personal property would be sufficient
n cover the years expenses. Accord
Srciy. that rate OF taxation was adopted.
Among the estimated expenses are S73.'
90 for interest account, $4,000 for streets
I'll. 600 for gas and lights, $14, 100 for The
peIice, $4,000 for the public schools, &c
In order to keep within the bounds Of ex.
vcuses the Finance Committee requested
fkzf except In case OF some great emer.
rsa,cy no councilman should ask or vote
fer any extra appropriation during the
gar. A.
Sae<tion Of public improvements. 1t was
argued that instead Of making improve
weots by direct taxation bonds should be
Issued for that purpose. No action was
txken in this matter. however.
In response to request OF the Finance
Committee, Judge Budd, the city attor-
ney. sent in q communication suggesting
GAs proper mode OF having assessed for
& axafion certain city bonds which, though
not exempted from city taxes either by
act of Assembly, city ordinance, or by
sbe terms OF the bonds themselves, have,
through misunderstanding, never been
zsxessed. There are two classes al these
Aonsls--the first issued April 1, 1865, and
the second two years ago for the purchase
a the Central Asylum site. The difficulty
about getting the first class assessed Is that
being coupon bonds, there Is nothing
% Indicate by whom or where they
nrc held. An effort OF the commissioners
sf the revenue early in the year TO ascer-
hin from the holders OF city bonds the
number and date OF their issue met with
fRxl failure, the parties declining to answer.
Tive city attorney says the proper mode OF
weceeding is under the charter; that the
commissioner of revenue should be in
kyyscted to summon before him the hold
sxs OF city bonds, and require them to give
Che date Of the issue OF the bonds held by
.fhem; and, in case OF refusal TO answer, TO
assess the person refusing with gross
Nna Tin his iudgmenD double the correct
assessment OF his personal taxable prop
eyfy.
Mr.. John Taliaierro, whose illness Of
gastric fever has been mentioned In this
correspondence, died to-day at II O'Clock ;
aged thirty-two years. He was one OF the
NEST popular young men in the city, and
has many friends In Richmond.
A largely attended meeting OF the colored
Republicans OF this city was held last
night, at which there were several speakers
nom abroad. At this meeting the ball was
ssarted for the nomination OF colored man
4 er Congress, and the movement is to be
pressed throughout the district.
Next Monday, June 10th, the anniversary
a the battle OF "Avery's Farm" IN front
Il Petersburg, has been selected by the
Ladies' Memorial Association for the me-
uuorial services In Blandiord cemetery tbi:
ycar. The postpouement was forced upon
the Association in view OF the unfinished
condition Of important improvements now
heing made in the soldiers grounds. Tit
walkways on Memorial Hill have beer
graded and smo0thed, magnificent ant
armament arch has been erected, and vii
MdedIcated in honor OF {" Our Dead" ant
= beautiful flag will be raised on higl
pole, 80 float permanently over the dead
Tbe ceremonies will be Of avery interesting
character, and business will be closed IL
eur city on the afternoon OF that day, Il
easbie the people to attend. The civic ant
Ailitary organizations have been invited Il
turn out In body on the occasion.
ROBIN ADAIR.