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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1871
Page
3
A garbled report discusses public credit and taxation, warning against reckless use of state funds and noting calls for economy. It references political figures and legislative moves, including steam links, railroad amendments, and territorial governance proposals, reflecting 19th century financial and political turmoil.
The joint resolution postpones indefinitely the collection of back taxes for 1861 to 1864. It notes the levies on property and the burden on the people, claiming an understanding that these back taxes would not be collected, and calls for action by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state.
Public notice in Lake Charles recalling a July 10 sale of lands tied to the Armstrong estate. Describes parcels totaling multiple acres, former owners, and a bid of 400 dollars, with a court-ordered monition pending confirmation of sale. Clerk GLASSPOOL notes dated March 16 and March 26, 1871, by Sheriff Reid and parish officials.
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