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The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
Taxes.

Taxes.
The recent Legislature imposed taxes
on some things which have heretofore been
free of tax and as this tax fails principal
~ on those well able to bear II, II is TO be
presumed that il will give general salts
faction: few very rich and misery men
may demur, but that will be about The
amour, Of dissatisfaction. Previous TO this
time, land and polls have been chiefly tax.
ed, so that poor man with large FAM.
~ Of taxable polls and enough land 10 bare.
" support them, has had to pay greater
tax than many men, who were receiving
yearly, large amounts of interest on mo.
ney loaned out. The amour, of revenue
was Obliged TO be increased during the
las, session, and The question was, whether
to tax again lands and polls, which would
make it fall alike on poor ind rich, or to
tax some Of the advantages and Injuries Of
the rich such as the superior advantages
Of money q, interest, profits on large sums
vested in slave trading in sail and steam
vessels &C., aud the uXuries-fine CARR.
ages, gold and silver watches, gold aud sill.
yer plate &c. 1t will be seen that bu, few
will have 10 pay additional taxes under the
provisions OF this revenue law, except the
owners Of silver watches, who form large
number OF individuals and any one Of
these able TO carry o silver watch, will be
able TO pay Ten cents for it il not, he should
sell it to pay his poll tax. OF to buy himself
some necessary article Of clothing or fur.
niure.
The following is more in detail than tho
caption given in The list:
To increase the Revenue Of the State.
es! safely secured due or received on sums
al interest. deducting interest paid. IN or
out Of the State 3 per cen, on profits on
money vested in trading in slaves, IN sail
or steam vessels, over 20 tons burden, or
any species of trade, stocks, whether in or
out Of the State, except stock in banks al.
ready taxed, and except in dividends and
profits under 500, and except the capital
stock Of merchants taxed by the lA,h Sec
lIon l02nd chap. Rev. Siat.-to be given
in on oath. Taxes Dentists, Physicians.
Lawyers, (ai,er first 5 years praciice) and
oil other persons, excep, ministers, COVER.
nor and JUICES. whose salary or salaries
and fees shall yield an income Of not less
than 500, SO. Taxes on gold and silver
plate worth over fly dollars and no, more
than 500, two dollars. oil over that 81
wheel pleasure carriages over $500 in
value, 81, gold watches % cents, silver
watches, 10 cents; harps 80, pianos, 81
retai!Ors Of liquor, ten dollars, billiard Ia.
bles $500 bowliog Alleys, s25; OH eve.
~ pack Of playing cards, 10 cents, aud
merchants shall state on oath how many
packs they have sold. TO take effect Isl
April, $50 y Droyers of hogs. horses ol
mules, IS IA each county all 10 I.se ef
feet Immediately. esccp, as to item above
stated.
Some think the law not easily under.
stood from reading the caption the cap
ton is mere synopsis, the law itself we
believe IS explicit enough.
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Mr. ShuT0rd. Of Catawba.

On our outside will be found Mr.. Shu.
iord's speech, explaining tho reasons Tor
his vote on the Railroad. lie has so clear.
ly INDICATED himself from any charge that
may be brought against him, save that of
patriotism and enlarged views Of State pol.
icy, that any thing we might saw, could
add nothing important in his defence or
praise. We hope he hasa proud high
minded constituency. that can appreciate
the purity Of his motives, give him credit
for bis manly Independence, and who will
reward him by their hearty approval Of his
straightforward course in the recent Log.
islalurc.
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Ii is well known that Mr.. Walker, Sen.
ator from Mecklenburg and Union, made
fiery speech agains, the Central Rail Road
while in the Senate Of the Legislature
which has just adjourned; and what kind
Of a speech was it Some sapieut defen-
der Of the Senator SAYS, His speech no
doub, was received BY many with sneers."
The italics are our own, but we can assure
the sdppy or sapien, defender, that there
exists amons those .ha. were presen, "no
doubt" tina, his speech was received, "by
many" with amuse meni and with meers."
The sneers were seen, and we thought the
Senator from Wake, Mr.. Thompson, went
through the meering motions, when Mr..
Walker got to raving and raniing about
Raleigh and Wake influence.
We suppose Mr.. Walker will feel under
lasting obIiga'ions.to this defender, for sta
ting to the world what re would not other.
wise have adverted to. viz s.-Lhat there was
no doubt" about his speech eliciling
snttrs." But let's see for moment
what made Mr.. Walker 90 against the
Central Railroad We pronounce the an.
sser before we proceed 10 The proof, un.
mliga,ed, unalIoyed demagogism.
We give in the frs, place to Mr.. Wax
er, the benefit Of all that he can consis.
ten,ly offer in his defence and that s, that
the people Of this county will not be ma.
ierially benefited by the proposed road ;
bot are sueb the views that should govern
a statesman. Mr.. Graves, whose remarks
We expec; to publish next weeks was not
governed by any such pretext. No. Sena-
tors are supposed 10 be conservators, guar.
dams Of the interests Of tho uhcie Slate,
and no, BIASED in their action By petty To-
cal considerations. Bat while Mr.. w. can
offer this, as his only plea 10 defence Of lis
narrow contracted line Of policy, We be-
lieve him only enittlea to the bentft Of it
because some Of his constituency, liberal
minded men, believe that the terminus o.
The Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad
would benefit this community by being here.
The demagoslsm Of Mr.. Walkers coarse
we intend TO prove by authority acceptable
to him. The Standard says:
We felt confident, from the first, it the
vote should be equal on this question, (itail
Road) that Mr.. Graves would meet the
responsibility thus devolved upon him with
unshrnking firmness, and would give adtI.
lional evidence that he is q stdfesman VI
enlarged ideas and comprehensive mind
The people Of CasweIl county, who are
: themselves honored in sending such nun
to our Representative Halls, will sustain
him in this vote and approve his course"
Mark it. Mr.. Gtaves's county was not
to be benefited by the Central Railroad SO
much even as Mecklenburg, but as he vo-
/ ted for that road, unbiased by sectional
preludlces, or a seIfsh desire to get back
10 the Senate by exciting local jealouses
, and recriminaIons. the Standard compli.
mcnts him as ga stdfesmdn Of enlarged
ideas and comprehensive mind" In what
category would the reverse of this com.
p!iment place Mr.. Walker, in as much as
Why, with those that are moi statesmen,
and who have small ideas and contract
ed" minds" and lkis, tct !, ar, show
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
AR TICLE I.
DUTIES or PHYSICIANS TO TIER
PATIENTS.

TAIIENT is.
/. A physici-n should not only be ever
ready TO obey the calls Of the nek, ta
his mind ought also to be smbaed whh
greatness Of bis mis-ion, end The ressas
siLlbty he habIiually iDeurs IN rs di.ohslt
Those obligations ale the more deep nd
enduring, because there is no tribunal other
than his own conscience. to udjudg- ysns'
ties for carele,ness or negIec'. Physesn
should, therefore, minister to the SICK sIA
due impressions Of the Importance Of 'h's
Office roaecIIng that the ease, heal B, id
the lives ul those committed 10 then etsig,
depend upon their sklll. attention nts hts-
ny. They should study al,o 10 thar u.
pertinent, so to unite 6rmnsss With ~
dcfncss, and condcscension with suIbo'fv,
al 10 inspire tho minds Of their pslasl
with gratitude, respect and conhdenee'
2. Every case committed to The ebiir
Of a physician should be treated With d.
tention, steadine. and humanity, Rn
sonsble indulgence should 10 gla;i'ss .
the mental imbec.lliy and csprIess Of ~
sick. Secrecy and dc,cscy, when reqa'm
by peculiar circumstances should bsaise
Is ob-erYed and the familiar snd csia
Dental intercourse to which physleIs''"
admitted ~ their professional sisiis, SHOWS
be used with discretion. and With The 70"
scrupulous regard to iii.li'y and bo''0t-
The obligation of secrecy extends e'sO's
The period of professional services ho'
of the pfivacIes Of personal and dcm''.
life, no infirnlry Of disposition " has =
character observed during professors "
tendance, should ever he diyugcd BY n'a
excct, when he is imperalively "qau"
to do so. The force and necessity o. Wv
obligation arc indeed 80 great, 'ha' Nv
fcssional men have, under certain e'fe'@
stances, been protected IN their oesei''"'
Of secrecy, by The Courts Of Justice
3. Frequent visits TO the s'ek s'
general requisite, since they enao' ~
physician TO arrive at . more P'"'.
knowledge Of the disease, - TO meet p'0"Ii
y every change wbsch mny occur, ~ =.
also tend 10 preserve the conhdenes v "
patient. Bot unnecessary visl's ore
avoided, as they give usele" an1'sy w. y.
patient, tend TO diminish the au'ho''Y
the physician and render him lIaols
suspected Of Interested motives
4. A physician should not be 'O.' =.
in making glowing prognos,ieai'on', :,
cause they SAVIOUR Of empific'm, " ~.
nilying the importance Of his se''e Rat
the srcatmen, or cure Of tho disease !.
he should no, fail on proper occas'o" s,.,
give TO tho friends Of tho pa'len' u"
notice Of danger, where II really Ss s'.,,.
and even TO the pa,ien, hImfDIl u ao'0 a
ly necessary. This ofIico however s -
peculiarly alarming when executed " ..,t
that j, ought TO be declined wne". on d
can bo. assigned to any other pe"rc
sufficient judgment and de''eacy. al, d
tho physician should DO tho 'nln'' ZACH
hope and comfor, 10 the sick mar W ny
cordials TO the dropping spirit ~ ;,,os
smooth tho bed OF death, revive e'P ,ar
life, and counteract tho depfes''osi .,nrb
enco Of those maIsdies, which oIiep vi in
the tranquility ofsthc most res's"'
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
RESOLUTIONS on SLAVERY.

|. Resolred, That th. SAFES came into
The L nion as equals and tina, the citizens
VI each State are entitled TO eq1al rights,
privileges and immunllies, under the Con.
s,i,u:ion Of the uni,ed States.
g Resolred, rha, the proceedings OF The
Convention, by which the Federal CoDs,i-
tuition was framed, clearly demonstrate tina,
The institution OF slavery was maio'ely con-
sidered and that the Union Of The States
vas finally secured by Incorporating into
ths, ius,rumen, dis.lnc, aud ample guaran.
tees OF the rights Of the Stakeholder.
3. Rssolced. That we vie with deep
concern and alarm The constant ag3res.ions
on the rights OF the STAKEHOLDER b. certain
reckless politicians OF the \ nth aud that
the resent proceedings Of Congress on the
subject Of slavery are frau2h, with mischief
we'll calculated to disturb the peace Of
oar country, and should call forth The ear.
neat and prompt disaPprobaIlon Of every
friend Of tho Union.
4. Resoipsd, TIM, the enactment OF any
Law BY Cosgress, which shall "abollsi'
slavery or The slave trade 10 The District Of
Columbia, or shall" directly or indirectly
deprive the ci.z ms OF any Of the States, o
tho right Of sm,gra,iog With their slave
property into any Of the territories OF The
ua.!ed States, and Of exercising ownersh'p
over the came While 10 said territories, will
b. an act no, only OF gross mi is;lce and
vrons, ba, the exercise Of power contrary
10 the true meaning aud spirit Of the Con.
.tilution, and never contemplated by the
l.snsrs thereof.
5. Resoised, Tha, while 80 do no, in
.s,d hereby 10 b. understood as conceding
i'm, Cos grcss h Is the power On Ter The Con
s,i,a,il 10 enact q Law prohibiting slavery
IA anv portion OF tho territories Of The u
niied S a,es; yet, for tho sake OF preseiv
las tina peace and promoting the pefpetoH'
Of the Ua,on, We are wiIlin, that The basis
~ us Missouri Compromises should bs
d,O,et ID reference TO the recently se1ih
Ell .ef-itories Of Sas MAsico an Csll0r'
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Charlotte /:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY o, 1919.

~ WILLIAM THOMPSON, Esq, is our
sgent in Baltimore, authorised TO obtain adver.
tscments and Subscriptions, and to grant receipts
pE. w. CARR. Esq is our agent in Phila.
pelph;a. authorized 10 obtain advertisementsand
drocure subscrin
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09

We see from an editorial in the Ashc
vile Messenger that three slaves that ran
away from their owners 10 this place have
have been seen near that pace. The Mes.
scnger says, "RunawayDcgfoes are swarm.
ing through our county al an unusual rate.
Five have been committed to our Jail 10 a
few weeks, and many others have been
seen who escaped, among them tho three
from Charlotte. Persons losing Negroes
should always publish them in the MES.
senger' The first thing, as il is the surest
way Ut getting them" You must except
the Charlotte Journal, neighboi.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
MIR. SMILEY.

The eminent Daguerreo,ypis, is in iosr.
and will probably remain for the pu'pOs
Of taking some Of his iu,mi'sble mlnialura
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
W While va we're gone, we wrote ..,,

" While va we're gone, We wrote near.
ly all Of The editorial We sent home, YER,
late a, nigh, or very early in the moiuirr
either when we were exhausted from Il.
fatigue of other duties or when scars,y
rested from fatigue; the conse quence vs,.
that our manuscripts were written. very
hurriedly and no, 80 lsgiblc as could be a..
sired. which caused the composiior to All
into slight errors sometimes. ouch as arr.
ious,' instead Of 'nnxionsls,' ',poiide, IN.
stead Of 'spolir. 'ignls, for 'iRnis, &c.
We though, j. due to the proof reader /,
mako this statement.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09

We do not know the exac, Distance f,o.,
this place TO Richmond. pia DshviIle nv,
presume j. 10 be about $50 miles-ius, ~
same as Wilmington by the Central rou,s
-Jefersoniun.
You are mistaken neighbor, il 10 noa,.,
$50 miles from here to Richmond ria d.,
Vile. We mako The correction me,.lv
that those interested ia the matter ma.
have a more correct idea Of The dis,anc.
and no, through aaxesp,iousncss.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
Communication.
poa ras cHAsLi ORR J>UisIL.
Code Of N cdical Ethics.

Adopted BY the wi.sar Medical Society,
~ Concord, January, ls49, beng The.
reported by the " Na,iCnal MeeeaI Coz
yeuiiou,"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
MIR. Call,q "a d.lres..

We wish to, Al ~ publish both NJ,
CaIhoun's and Mr.. Berricn's address sho,,
ly. Mr.. Calhoun's is replets with hi.o,
ical truths rather bumilia,ing to Sou,hs,,
pride, and is warm with that chvalrsu,
spiri, which CLOVIS in the noble Senator,
bosom but while We Say this, We pre,ea
agains. anv atiemp, to influence sectional
jealousics 10 the rendins nsunder Of Oh,
Union.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09
READ THIS, BACHELOR EDITORS


Oar young, and sprigh,ly cotemporary
ofthe Dayton Ala. Argus, thus discourses
Of youag editors:
:" We see the assertion going the rounds
Of the press, that Seaton Gales, Of the
Rateigh Register, is the Youngest editor
10 the United States, or perhaps in the
world, not having yet attained bis twenty.
first year" Wen. we reckon that we can
come uuder him in editorial prococity.-
When We took our seat in the editorial
chair Of the Aiabama Argus, which was
on the 18Th Of October last, we we're :
years, 7 months and % days old. We
wanted 9 months and days Of being 1 ;
years Of age when we were married. We
were born February 18th, 1880; we were
married December 10th, 1547, and we are
now the father, though not ye, nineteen, Of
fac fat boy over two months old, having
been born September the 9th, ls4s.
Bea, it who can. We want TO know"
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09

FOR CALIPORNIA UNDERGROUND.
The New Orleans Courier publishes an
account Of subterraneous canal, which it
is alleged, has been dl.coveredby French.
man al Vera Paz, connecting the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans lis wonderful open.
Jog is near the bay Of Honduras, lis sides
being constructed Of erroneous stones nice
~ cut. II our adventurous spirits of Cal.
fornia will only hold on few weeks, they
will save much trouble, rs it is also stated
tina, The most fortunate Frenchman went
through 10 the Pacific ocean in boat in
Is hours = Wilmington Commercial.
james, IL is stated, has written forty
tb,ee and Bilyer tyentv noyol.
The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-09

james, IL is stated, has written forty
three and BIlser twenty novels.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17

/. Subscribers who DO no, give express
notice TO the contrary, are considered
wishing 70 continue their subscriptions.
2. If the subscribers order the discon-
'inuance Of their papers. the publishers
may continue 10 send them til all charges
are paid.
;. If subscribers neglect or refuse to
take their papers from the Offices - which
they are directed, they are held response
bic till they have settled their bill, and or
dered their paper discontinued
4. If subscribers remove 10 ether places
without informing the publishers. and the
paper is sent 10 the former direction, they
are held responsible.
5. The Courts have decided that refu-
sing to take paper or periodical from the
office. or removing and leaving it uncalled
ior.is ''prima facie" evidence ofialention-
al fraud.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17

in,en ied TO, and hope tina, the resolution
was no, offered in good faith.
The revenue bill. assessing about the
same amount Of tax levied las; year. has
passed and no Goub, received the sigma
tuIe Of the Governor.
The Whitewater Valley Canal BIZ,
which required that company 10 complete
the repairs on the Lawienceburg branci,
hv the first of October mex, failed in the
House. and il is presumed no etior,wili be
made TO feSuscitate il.
lregret 10 say that one ofmy colleagues.
David Commons, OF the House, has for
several days been confined to his bed by
severe i,.lispos,ion. He is however con-
valascent. and il IS hoped viii be able 10
return home in few days after the close
Of the session.
1t is expected the Legislature VII ad-
iouyn on Tuesday next. leaving an i'm
mersc amount Of business on the files
unfinished
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17

ONO Ford-ABLE AT LAsT.-On the 9th
inst the votes were counted and Seabury
Ford declared to be Governor Of Ohio. by
the Speaker:-wherea the locofoco mem
bers cursed and swore worse than Uncle
Toby said the army did in Flanders. -
they calculated that John 3. Weller could
Jump into the Governors chairas easily as
he Jumped that ditch at Nonterey,-but
he couldn't. Ford's majority, alter de-
Quoting all the votes disputed and not re-
turned is 549-counting in all the votes,
Forj's majority would be 779.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17
AFAlR OFFER.

Dr.. Franklin made the following offer TO
. young man: "Make," said he. "a full
estimate Of all you owe. md Of all that is
owing to you. Reduce tho same to note
A. fast as you can collect, pay over to
those you owe. If you cannot collect.
renew your note every year, and get the
best security you can. Go to business
diligently. and be industrious; waste no idle
moments; be very economic al in al things;
discard oil pride; be faithful in your duty
TO God; by regular and hearty prayer
morning and night; attend church and
meeting regularly every Sunday; and do
unto all men ms you would they should do
unto you. If you arc too needy in cir
cumsianccs TO give TO the poor. do what
ever else lies in your power for them
cheer!ully, but if you can, always help
the worthy poor and unfortunate. Pur-
sue this course diligently and sincerely for
seven years; and if you arc not happy
confort,bIc, and Independent in your cir
cumstances. come 10 me, and Will pay
your debts" Young people, try il.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17
REVENGE.

The favori,c Of a Sultan threw Il stone
at poor deryse who had requested aims.
The insul,ed Santon dared not to COM
plain. but carefully searched for and pre-
served the pebble. promising himself he
should find an opportunity sooner or later
10 throw it in turn at this pi,iless wretch.
Some time after, he was told. the favorite
was disgraced. and by order Of the Sultan
led through the streets on camel ex
posed to the insults Of the populace. On
hearing this, the dervisc ran to fetch his
pebble; but, after moments reflection.
cast it into a well. IL now PERCEIVE"
said he, "t!iat VIC ought never TO seek re-
vengc when our enemy is powerful, for
then il is imprudcnt, nor when he is in
volved III calamity, for then it is mean and
cruel"
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17

CTA large pubic meeting was held in
Cincinnati on the 11th inst. relative TO
constructing a Railroad from that city. on
was passed appointing committee Of
three persons to draft a memorial to the
General Assembly Of Ohio. praying for
the passage of law authorizing the City
Council to subscribe $1,000. 600 in that
work. That's liberal: but we should be
better pleased if that direct line" passed
through Richmond.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-01-17
F0ur Days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE
STEAMER WASHINGTON

from Franee-Louis Napoleon's Ma
jorify-Inpreoenenf i" Trade-AFars in
I.aly.
Philadelphia. Jan. 8, P. NJ.
The Steamship Washington arrived at
New York last night. bringing four days
later intelligence from England.
France.
I'll was quiet in France up 70 the latest
dates. Louis Napoleon was elected
President by an overwhelming majority.
Louis Napoleon polled 4,60o 600 and
Cuvaignac .l32 600.
H. Bixso, it is general; conceded,
will be the minister of Commerce. The
Vice President will be either Lamartine,
GARNER. Pages or ArGo.
The declining confidence caused by
itle excitement consequent upon the cleo
ton. was being rapidly restored.
The result CT the election would be
proclaimed from tine Hotel de Vile. on
the 2lsr Of December. where The new
Ministry and O'Dillon Barrot, President
Of the Council. would also be proclaimed
1t Napoleon's Inauguration a general
amnesty will be proclaimed, except of the
Vinconnes' prisoners.
Disaareements already take place a.
( rGOny Napoleon ) IFItHtS. IN reference 10
the business of the Nation. &c.
Increased confidence is manifested a.
mong the Commercial and monied class
cs. and the French funds which had al
ready greatly improved, were s,ill advanc-
ing.
Ireland.
There is no news OF importance from
this country. The State trials were pro-
n
allow the Irish papers 10 publish the pro-
ccedings Of the trials.
Italy.
The Pope. ills said intends to reside in
France, thus showing that he does not
expect 10 be able to again establish his
! authority in the Eternal City.
! 4 provisional Government will be cs-
tablished in Rome, although great powers
would interfere to re- establish the Pope's
authority.
Italy has refused to acknowledge the
Queen Of Spain.
Egypt.
Quiet prevailed a, the latest dates. The
new Vice Regent had assumed the reins
of Government
Hungary.
The Hungarians are determined to re-
sist the oppression of Austria.
Vienna.
The Austrian fleet appeared off Tricst
for the purpose OF suppressng the lber-
ties Of the Nenitans by blockadng the
city. No decisive battle had been fought
but there had been much diminishing.
Anon. the imperial troops there was
great inactivity and in the meanwhile the
iIungarians were destroying all means of
or nj 1T IN citf off fb1 Jnv1fintr
Aus!rians by burning their own towns and
villages.
England.
Parliament is TO be prorogucd on the
Ist Of February.