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The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

DRoPosALs FOR FUEL-.-wAR DEPART
l. MENT, May !, 1SS9.--Sealed proposals,
until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, THURS
DAY, JUNE6, 1880, for furnishing the War
Department with such quantities of Wood
and Coal as may be required In the fiscal
year ending June 80 1889. Proposals will be
received for the whole or any part of the fuel
required. The fuel-Coal and Wood-to be
delivered at the War Department Bureaus or
Offices IN Washington for which required by
the parties to whom the contract Tor CON
tracts) may be awarded, In such quantities
and at such times as the convenience of the
Department may require. Tho Government
reserves the right TO reject any and all bids.
Fuel for the State, War and Navy Department
building Is not included In this advertisement.
Specifications, general instructions to bid
ders and blank forms of proposals will be
furnished to established dealers on appllca.
ton to this office. Proposals should be in
closed in sealed envelopes, Endorsed on the
outside proposals for Fuel" and addressed
SUNNY Division,
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27
To Philadelphia in Three Hours.

The b. & o. is the only line running
for fast time. Pullman equipment on all
trains.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

X, bet 21st and oed SITS n W, 0 rooms and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49, 81 ,6OC
9th, bet II and s SITS, y rooms and baths,
tiled hearths, cabinet mantels, etc.. 5000
P bet 10Th and 10th SITS w, 10 rooms
bath, brick, perfect order throughout. 500
18th bet II and =, 8 rooms and bath,
brick, all IN !, fine sewerage. 600
ID. Il, GILBERT q CO.,
CPS II ST II W,
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PROPOSALS FOR WASHING TOWELS
il Sealed proposals, In duplicate, will be
received at this ONCE until TWELVE
for Washing Towels for use of the War De.
partment and its Bureaus during the fiscal
year ending June So 1890 Proposals should
state the price per dozen. Blank forms OF
proposals and Information will be furnished
ON application to this Office. The Govern,
ment reserves the right TO reject any and all
bids. NJ. X. THORP, Chief, Supply Division,
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FOR SALE-HOUSEs.
CoR sALE--HoUsEs.

Advertisements under this head, -four lines or
less 20 cents for three Insertions, 80 cents for Slp.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

Washington Safe Deposit Co., 0I6 Pa.
ave. Storage Department all above ground.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

nor sALE-sEVERAL BEAUTIFUL NEW
IL Groom houses, with bath, range, etc., In
1as oSS e saoS Sh aaq nh 81 Gls
S11, 800. Also on Cleveland avenue,
o rs for. Observation-Disclosures. 81, $50
On s, bet 10th and 18th sts.,,,,..,,,,, 1900
" u st, bet 10Th and 18th sts..,...,,, $500
" 10Th, bet Il and u sts,...,,....,,,., 1900
18th, bet p and q sts.,,.4,.,..,,. $500
q, bet 18th and l4th SITS, with stable 1000
boundary near 9th 81, new house. 1850
" Marion 81, bet 9th and 18th w.. 1850
Apply to j. W. p. MYERS h SON,
1870 New York ave.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

PROPOSALS FOR STREET PAVEMENT
i AND WALKS.-office! of Public Build
ings and Grounds, War Department, Wash
ington, ID. c., May 4, 1ss9.--Sealed proposals,
in duplicate; will be received at this Office
structing 1900 square yards, more or less, OF
asphalt pavement, and 1900 square yards,
more or less, of asphalt walks In the public
grounds, and repairing roads and walks In
tention of bidders is invited TO the Acts OF
Congress approved February 70, 1885, and
February %, 1887, Vol. %. page 33e, and Vol
"a, page fl4, Statutes az Large. Forms and
The United States reserves the right TO reject
any and all proposals. JOHN NJ. WILSON
Colonel, u. s. Army.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

In sums TO suit at 6 per cent.
The above Is only portion OF the property
on my books. For fun list call al ONCE for
bulletin issued on the LIST and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY. Treasury
i Department, May II, 1889. Sealed propos-
alsfor furnishing stationery for the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1890 will be received ut this
Department until the 18TH DAY OF JUNE,
1850, at O'Clock p. m.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished
upon application.
or rejected, item by Item and this advertise
ment and the proposal, so far as accepted by
the Secretary of the Treasury, and the bond
accompanying the same, shall constitute the
contract between the Government and the bid.
der or bidders, and no further contract will be
executed.
The articles contracted for must be fur.
nished from time TO time during the year In
quantities pursuant to orders from the Depart
rnent. Tleentire quantities will, however, be
called for during the year. H.
Each proposal must be signed by the ind.
vidual or firm making IL, and DO accompanied
OF two thousand dollars $4,000, approved by
q United States officer of the district In which
the sureties reside OF do business, on form
70 be furnished by the Department, eondi-
TONED for furnishing such portions of the ar
ticles as may be awarded under II, and the
performance of the contract.
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond
will not be considered, and contracts will be
awarded only to established manufacturers
OF, or dealers In, the articles.
Proposals to be addressed to the under
signed and marked Proposals for station
cry"
Deliveries must be free of charge at the
Treasury Department, Washington, d. c.,
and will be subject to inspection by an ex'
pert detailed for the purpose BY the Score.
tary of the Treasury, and the delivery of an
inferior article will be deemed sufficient cause
TO annul the contract, at the option Of the
Secretary.
The Department reserves the right to waive
defects and reject any or all bids. GEORGE
8. BATCHELLER, Acting Secretary of the
Treasury.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27
HOUSES FOR RENT,


REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT,
Safe as u. S, bonds; q per cent, payable
quarterly; IN sums 500 20 1000; small pre-
MUM charged
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

DRoPosALs FOR FUEL. : TREASURY
Printing, Washington, d. c., May g. 1880
Sealed Proposals will be received at this Of
fee until IL m. Monday, June 3, 1889, to fur
with coal, wood and charcoal, during the
fiscal year beginning July /, 1880. The right
is reserved 10 waive defects and to reject
any or all bids. Blank forms with specifca.
lions for proposals and further information
desired by intending bidders will be fur
nished on. application at this office.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

PROPOSALS FOR ICE-wAR DEPART
i ment, May 8, 1Ss9.-Sealed proposals lin
duplicated will be received at this office until
u O'Clock noon, SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1889,
for supplying tine War Department ana !ta
Bureaus With Ice during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1880. The Ice must be Of best
quality, solid, clear and free from snow or
other impurities and must be delivered at the
several Bureaus and Offices of the War De-
partment In Washington, and weighed upon
the Department scales. Daily deliveries, OK.
ceptng Sundays and recognized holidays will
mated at s00, 900 pounds more or less. A bond
with approved security will be required In
case of award. The Government reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids and to waive
defects. Bids must be enclosed In sealed
envelopes endorsed on the outside Proposals
for Ice" and addressed to the undersigned,
NJ. r. THORp, Chief of Supply Division.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

. IfoR RENT = uNFURN1SHED--3 HAND
L some communicating rooms; bay win
dow. nlcOve. ClOaets. gas 1919 q 81 NV.
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V,AKoMA PARK.
LEWIS g. HEAToN's WEST END ADD
TON.
The highest and hest part of Takoma Park
just subdiyided, only three squares from the
station, and adjoining the most thiokly set
tied portion of the old Park
A neyer-failng spring of pure water per
manently reserved for the use OF the lot own
ers; The only lots anywhere near the station
at first prices,
A complete abstract OF title for all lots In
Takoma Park kept up 10 date.
LEWIS n HEAToN.
go II ri n W..
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,srEoIaD sor,o MS.

fl3e CONFECTIONERY.
Confectionery, Pure Candies, Cakes, Pies,
Nuts, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, at
GEORGE W. WEIDMAN'S,
aOa Pa ave. 4. O.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

-N-~S~>~-~SN~-~%.~-0. NO~-~sNN~~~-~-~-~~
Advertisements uHder ms head, -four lines or
less 20 cents for three Insertions; so cents for sic
TNsTALLMENT LoANs-WE ARE Au.
i thorized by the United Security Life In
surance and Trust Company OF Philadelphia
TO advance money on Improved property In
Washington up to 10 per cent. of actual mar
ket value, with or without life insurance.
Loans payable in monthly or quarterly in
stallments, running ., 10, 10 or 20 years. In
many Instances the payments are less than
II
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

EoR RENT--Two FURNISHED COM
II municating rooms, I'd floor; north and
south exposure; bay window; with board;
private family; location cool and pleasant;
herdios and cars convenient; references ex-
changed. 1913 II ri n W.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

VNHIs is THE SEASON OF THE YEAR TO
ting on a new coat of paint. X. NJ. BROWN,
on the corner of 1th and N SITS n W, Is Just the
place to buy the material, and don't You for
not
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

Tor RENT-Two OR THREE UNFUR-
II nished communicating rooms, suitable
for light housekeeping; mod imps; southern
pxnnsure: terms reasonable BOZ ID ST II D.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

Tor RENT-FLAT, WITH ALL MOD IMPs;
private bath; plenty of closet room; suit.
able for housekeeping for small family OF
adults; convenient TO cars. Inquire next
1nop 1G1laN L u
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

VNIHEN EVERYBODY FAILS TO EX-
w tract your tooth, go to the BALTI-
MORE DENTAL ASSOCIATION, ~ st W,
and get satisfaction.
JUsTH's OLD STAND IS THE ONLY
u place where frst-class secondhand cloth
ing can be sold at respectable prices. Adj
dress or call ut go ID st. II. W.
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LOST AND FOUND.

r osT-A BLACK AND TAN or GRAY SKYE
IL terrier; short legs and long body; had on
tag 1898; reward If returned to 1912 10th st
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

Tor PENTHOUSE, 1926 ST N W, NINE
II rooms; modern improvements. Apply
nj 1910 18th 81 N W.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

LIOR REMITTANCE, ELEGANT DWELL
IL ing in Baltimore, S55 Fulton avenue now
parked near Lafayette Station, b. & o. r. r.;
bay windows, balcony, hot and cold water
Apply to or address GEO. A. 0GLE, SO Charles
at RaltimOra.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

II osT--oN II ST, BETWEEN 4TH AND 5TH
lin W, a lady's small engraved silver watch
and gold chain and little bucket on the end
OF II with three little red stones in the
bucket; please return to 81 I'd st n W and re-
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27
WANTED-MIsC ELLANEO Us.

Advertisements under this head, four lines or
Tess % cents for three Insertions; 30 cents for sir
VXTANTED-Do YOU SEE THIsY IF YOU
w want your dogs and birds well cared for
during the summer send postal to j. WRIGHT,
1112 Nth at n W.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

R15fs N oTICE.--No bills will be paid for
ny supplies, etc, furnished the steam
ers OF the Inland & Seaboard Coasting Co.
rave those purchased on the orders of Supt.
GEO. II. PHILLIPS and Secretary ALFRED
WOOD.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27
oouNrRr RnAn EsrArr.

TOR SALE-THE MACLEOD FARM, AID.
II Joining the property Of Mrs, Fowler and
O. Herck, near Hyattsyille; 800 per acre.
Apply TO JOHN STEPHEN, Real Estate Bro
ker, bladensburg Md.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

EoUND-IF YOU ARE SUFFERING WITH
II any disease come and be cured unnatural
law; without pain or discomfort; strictly pri-
vate. Address in first instance SURE CURE,
Critic Office.
The Washington critic., 1889-05-27

D-PASTURAGE-- HORSES IA.
wv ken for pasturage at Chevy Chase farm,
two miles northwest Of Tennallytown; terms
s. per month. Apply to II. g. CARROLL, on
fhe rremisaa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
TERMS OF COURT.
CIRCUIT COURT.

CIRCUIT COURT.
Fourth Monday in February, and the
fourth Monday in July.
Ei0HTYEXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Tsngipahoa Parish-Jury terms.
second Monday in January, first
Monday in June.
Court terms. fourth Monday in
April. fourth Monday in November.
Washington Parish-Jnry terms.
ourth Monday in January and
une.
Court terms. seeosd Monday in
Nay. 6rst Monday in Decs:nbsf.
Livingston Parish-Jnry terms,
second Monday in April. 6rst Nom
day in Novsmbsr.
Cocrt terms. second Nondays in
March and October.
st. T.mmsny Parish - Jury
terms. fourth Monday in March,
third Monday in October.
Court terms. 6rst Monday in
March and third Monday in June.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
VAUDEVILLE ITEMS.



EprrcR 81. TAnxAxY fAanRR:
The past week has been . very
vet and muddy one With rs; Tues
.iav and Wednesday il rained oil
day, aud there WAS forty mile
wind from Tire southeast. which
made the Lake rise and wash away
the dirt.in the rew breakwater; bnt
it did not prevent our ''old tar" Of
the New Camslia from landing his
boat 10 due time on Tuesday svsu-
ing. xith big freight and . good
passengar list. To-day we have
sunshine and spring weather.
That popular and experienced
hack. driver. Louis Alphooss. after
an absence Of several months in
New Orleans. has returned home
and 10 ready to travel with pros
l'ectors. etc. throughout our rAr-
ish; his borsss are No. l and his
carriages cannot be surpassed.
The well-known caterer. +. Co.
ZONES. has rented The spacious man
sion on the corner Of NsriRny and
Claiborne streets. and at an early
date will open . private boarding
bouse there.
Oar amisbls postmistreas. Mrs.
Alvarez. has taken poasession Of her
new building on LATTE street. and
10 distributing mail matter At her
neat window with renewed alserity.
Our taxidermists are looking
sour. for they cannot get the feasb-
cred material to work with.
Business has been slack here
with the stol - on account Of the
Esd weather. the farmers preierinS
to remain Ut home rather than be
begged down.
The railroad mania he's again
started in our quiet town. but il
don't seem to make much he~dway.
Our ever oblieing Dr.. A. Givsns
has carpenters ct work on his rssi-
dence preparing to raise il.
The young men OF our town are
forming . club for the purpose Of
celebrating Nardi 0rss in style.
We wish them success. TEAseR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
Hay Is THE COMING CROP.

New industries are springing up
all over the state. aud gradually the
farmers are getting out Of the old
ruts made by their forefathsrs Cot.
ton is no longer King. bot to Judge
from the diversity Of crops The
Southern former now finds bis soil
adapted 10. aud The cultivation Of
which he finds to be profitable, il
seems that cotton il 10 b shorn Of
Lis k:cgly power. ane that the came
10 tn he divided mp among = number
oil less p0tsntiXl rulers. Among
these new Industries none. perhaps.
are forging TO the front with more
rapid strides than the hay industry.
Il has been sscertained that Louis
iana sol! ranks among the best for
profitable grass growing. and far sx-
ceeds in adaptablity AMI productive
usss that Of many States. where hay
making is one Of the !easlinx Undue
tales. Our people. though late in
finding this out. have ct last made
the discovery, not b0weve.. until it
was pointed ont to them BY thifty
and wi'ls awake Western and North
ern men who have aettle.l in our
State during tie past eight or ten
years; and ere many years A.ore
the moving machine and I,av press
will bs Witnessed on nearly every
tarm that is run by an energetic,
progressive msn.-Rwyt0a Cali
Jraph.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covington liza. J
Postofiice. Friday. Jan. IL. 1853.
Persons calling for the cane will
please say advertised:
Anthony John
Avustead Moses 2
Bs'0son or Benton Mary Giss
Fenly Charity
Thomas A
Tson N A Mrs
WascOm Tom
1t no flled for 10 thirty days
g: g; :: ;;: e.: I; :..'
age IL UoD(6d on all advertised
!stterA
Gas. HExrz. p. n.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
The following extract froo .
Dpoeoh By Abraham Lincoln, dsliv.

The following extract froo 4
speech By Abraham Lincoln. dsliv-
cred 1t Charleston. Ill.,. September
IL, 1864, will be rs.6 with interest.
Just 1t this time. when there 10 %
much being said about restriction
Of suffrage. Mr.. Lincoln said:
l am not now, nor ever have beeu.
in favor OF bringring about IN abv
vay The social and political equality
Of the white and black races. I am
not, nor ever have bssn. in favor Of
making voters or jurors OF negroes.
nor Of qualifying them to hold oi6es.
nor to iutsrmarry them With white
people; aud I will cay. in addition TO
this. that there 10 . physical differ
enee between the white and black
racer. which I believe. will forever
forbid the races living together
on any social Or political equality.
And ioasnuoh Is they cannot so|
hive. while they remain together
there 'oust be the position Of snps-
rior and inferior. AID I, 40 much a
any other msm. am in favor u bav.
ing the superior position assigned
10 the white race"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
POsTOFFICE HOURS

The Cosington Postoflce will he
open every dav except Sunday
from Z A. n. 10 9P.M.
Close every dav At 8 ?. u.
Open Sunday from 7:3O 10 -.
H., and from IL 4. u. 70 II \. for
distribution Of the mail.
All outgoing mail will b closed
during week days at 8 ?. Il. sharp.
and ON Sundays 1t II T.. for the
A:l5 P. y. train. and ct 6 ?. n. 10.
the Monday morning train.
No letters win be registered or
money orders issned after 6P. n.
Gas. HEISrz, Postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
DANGEROUS STOCK rOOD

Some residents of The nsixhbor.
hood whore deer. thought to have
besn killed. by the black tongue
we're found some time since. give It
- their opinion that the deaths were
cAussd by :hsir feeding upon frost.
'"tlsn pea vines. Only in ths local.
ties where the deer bad access 4.
such pasturage were any found dead
aud pUst mOrtssns Of those discover
cd revealed the fact that they lad
eaten Ut the r0st.b,tteu vinea II
thus be tbs cause VI the deaths, it il
we'll for the farmers to look 10 the
grazing Ut their stock. A horse or
u COW IL ~ easily killed BY such
food. ~ . deer. and by = little
ihouyhiulnsss and care = ssrious
loss may be svoidsd.-Nari0n In
der.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19

Of persoes. O. eorporation. pussu.
ing auy trade. profession. vocation.
calling or business in the parish Of
st. Tammssy. State Ut Louisiana.
except those expressly exempt from
such tax by Articles 2O6 and 2O7 vi
The State Constitution.
Section z. Be it further enacted.
ETC.. Thsk the parrish licenses shall
be graded the same ~ those levied
BY the State.
Approved January 16. 1889.
Tie following bills weis then read
aud approved:
" G Morgan. 70 balance for the
purchase IT = record boOk and par
ish seal. Is cents.
John Aorgas. 70 esrvioss - cor
onsr's juror 1t ;nquest on the body
Of Aleck Marshsll. May 6. 1883.
two days and mileage. a 80.
F B MartiudAle. 70 swearing in
election commissioner November
6. 1888. third ward. 81; 10 certify
ing 10 election returns, Is csuts; 10
Same for the eighth ward. 81 IS;
total, g 50.
II 81 Tslley. Parish Treasurer. to
salary from July l to Dscsmbsr u,
1883. &lOU.
w B Cook. Sheriff, 10 salary for
the year ending Dscembsr 81. W,
- per contract, 5000.
w B Cook. Sheriff, 10 feeding
prisoners 70 December 81, '88:
Wade Willis. 81 d.ys. SIS 81; Hen
~ Rugers. as days. $:3: total.
t2s 50.
jos A Reid. 10 salary - parish
attorney for the hall year ending
December 81, '88. $37 50.
EFF WescLe. to making out alb
stract Of United States land entries
from Jnus 10. 'S5. 70 December 81.
IS. SIS.
Oscar L Dittmar. J p, 10 hold
ing inquest on tue body Of D D
Arlington. July I6. ~. SO.
The following bills Of election
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19

side q Big Ponehatolows. Sim
Strain. Jr.
From the hill on the south side
OF Big Pouchatolowa 10 Abita
Springs. Ed Booster.
FIFTH WARD.
On the Columbia road. from the
ten mile post to the fifteen mile
post. Columbus Bush.
From tho fifteen mile post to the
parieb line. LOreusO jenkins.
On the Fr.nkliutOo road, from
the Columbia road 70 the parish
line. Marshal Tslley.
On the West Pearl River road,
from the Columbia road to the
Talieheik. J g D Richardson.
On the W E Parker road, Thomps
Parker.
On the by.road from the Colum-
his road 10 the Military road. Pc
ter Galloway.
From tho ten mile post to Steve
Mizell's ferry. on the upper end Of
the Military road. Hezekish Fsuut-
leroy.
sIxfa WARD.
From Gum creek 70 Hickory
creek. WIN Provost.
From Hickory creek to John
Evans creek. Emile Wslch.
From John Evans creek 70 the
Tslisheik. Bennett B0urn.
ssv8NrH WARD.
From Tucker's old place, on the
Pearl River road, TO Ducre's ferry.
George Gaines.
FROM the Eve mile post on the
Vaudeville road 10 Ducre's ferry.
J L Cousin.
EIoarH WARD.
From John Kale's u Indian VII
lags, Gus Mckinney.
Prom Ars Stro.ls's TO Salt Bayou
David Daniels.
From Oak Grove Church to Sli.
dell. Antoine Provost. Sr.
From Gam creek 70 John Kaleis,
John Pent0n.
From Pearl River Station to the
public road, w b Portsr.
From Causes 70 Slidsll, Pete
Pow.
From Tsllsyis to Slidsll. Frank
Williams.
NINTH WAND.
From the four mile post 70 Bayou
Liberty. Hippolyts Picbon.
From, Bayon Liberty to the east
bank VI Bayou Bouiouca. ~ biiotts
Dubuiss0n.
The following warrants were
then iasaed to members:
j Cnsacl,s, 2 days aud mileage,
20 miies, 81.
A. Cousin, 2 days and mileage,
80 miles. 80.
s. Il. Poitevent. 2 days aud mile
age. l8 miles. 81 ~.
Den. W1ii'sms. days and mile
age. Is miles. 81 SO.
w. q. Hutcl,ison, 2 days AID
mileage. III miles. 81.
II. S,Loaltz. 2 days and mileage,
S miles. Sc 50.
4 Provost. 2 days aud mileage 40
miles. SO.
Benjamin Rogers. 2 days and
'niIsags. IL miles, 81.
George koepp. Jr. 2 days and
mileage. IL miles. 81.
On motion, the Police Jury then |
70 'nss: subject to call.
w. q. HurcHIsoN. President.
". q. KExrzrI.. Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19

We clip the following from IN
article in the Nmes- Dem0crai: "Mr.
Mason. Secretary Of the State Of
Louisiana. has inst furnished q
statement Of the registered voters.
Il shows that there are 254, 0O7, OF
whom 233 7l3 are natives snd H.
O95 forsiau born. The two races
arc phenomenally close in point Of
numbses. there bsing la6. 884 vhits'
voters to 1888 oolored. This il
encouraging ami wonld indicate
that ia the past eight years the in
crease in the whites had moro than
connterbalanced that At tho negroes.
The whites are in the majority in
sixteen out Of The seventeen wards
II New Orlsans and in twenty one
Of the 6ity-sevsn parishes.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-01-19
THE GOVERNORS IHSTnUC rIONr,
TO ASSESSORS. AND TaB Law
ON THE SUBJECT.

The Governor hes instructed the
several assessors Of the parishss that
their assossmsuta must be made BY
themselves. and NOT BY employees.
The idea is that they must individ-
ually make . house-to-house asaess-
nent. The Governor states that il
. different practice hes prevailed for
any particular parish il oase b dis-
eootinusd. He also orders that they
shall show their assessment rolls
70 aay person requesting il. due rs-
gard bsing had not 70 interfere With
the business Of their respective
o0oes. Il 10 believed BY the Cover.
nor that this rule viii increase the
asssssments IL The State.
The Governors Instructions have
caused considerable comment
among the knowing once. - they
are plainly in conflict with the Law.
Section 81 authorizes each sasss-
cor to appoint - many depntiss -
10 may require. who shall take the
constitutional oath Of Office. and bs
may perform III tho functions Of he
o6ics Of tax assessor through said
deputies. etc.
Section II provides that each tax
assessor. either in person o. BY .
duly qual6ed deputy. 70 hereby
authorised 10 ajministsr the oath Of
affirmation attached to said list in
the manner required BY law for
administering oaths. eta. Many
express surprise that the Governor
uudsa whose sdminislration this Lao
vas made shoald have iorgotton
that such . Law was svsr passed.