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Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-12-10
Galcna and Chicago UniOl

+. b. TALcOTT, General Superintendent.
g. NJ. WHEELER, General Ticket Agent.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-12-10
Rail Roads.
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DubuQue s. sioux City X. X.

On and after Monday, Nov %, 1862 trains will run
a. foil nNN.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-12-10
Rotating Hook

SsD Ae
and drawing the twist into the goods, thus
securely fastening every stitch so that the
seam will bear to be cut at frequent intervals,
and in the case even. the seam is warranted
NOT TO RIP in wear, and under all circumstan-
ces to surrire the washtlb.'' Old worn out
family garments, bosoms pants, dresses. &C..
have been submitted at FAIRS where was the
greatest competition and to this stitch premiums
have been awarded for its SUPERIORITY, DURA =
BrLITY, ELASTICITY AND BEAUTY.
patent device prevents the possibility of
the machine being run in the wrong direction
or the balance wheel ever wearing or touch
ing the dress. BY another ingenious Patent
Improvement,
THE NEEDLE CANNOT BE SET WRONG,
thus avoiding the great trouble of other ma
chimes. In this il is SO easy that child may
set it in the dark with unerring correctness
every time.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-12-10
Wilcox s. Gibbs Sewing Machine
Wilcox s. Gibbs Sewing Machine
Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine

WILL STITCH, HEM, FELL, TUCK,
w Cord, Bind, Braid, Quill, and Embroide,
beautifully. 1t will, with the finest needle
and thread, run from perfect work on the fin.
est Nainsook, over the heaviest beaver-clotf
and cowhide withno change of needle, threat
or tension
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

The EorE ON THE TAX BILL.-The Charlotte
democrat says the Standard is in error in saying
that every member of the House Of Representatives
from this State voted against the tax bill and Mr..
Mclean, orthe Gu!ford District, has written us to
the same effect They are correct We we're led
into the error, the Democrat states by the vote
on the assessment DILL Mr. Mclean informs us
that the tax bill considered in secret session,
and the proceedings and vote thereon have not yet
been made public. This is true-but how does the
Democrat know that every member from this State
voted for the bill, with the exception of Mr.. ar.
lingtoh?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

and the retreat from before Richmond too.
between allegations SO contradictory on the part OF
the contending Powers-her Majesty's government
are still determined to wait
In order to be entitled to place among the IN
pendent nations of the earth, State ought to have
not only strength and resources for time, but at.
ford promise Of stability and permanence. Should
the Confederate States of America win that place
among the nations it might be right for other ma
tons justly to acknowledge an independence achis'
we'd by victory, and maintained by successful re-
sistance to all attempts to overthrow it. That time
however, has not, in the judgment Of her Majestys
government yet arrived. Her Majesty'ss govern
ment, therefore, can only hope that peaceful ter
lainaon Of the present bloody and destructive con-
test may not be distant. lam, &c,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

of.the final results Of this war; there can be no
doubt if the spirit Of the people can be maintained
the height which it has held hitherto. All de-
Pends that Ours is the inferior party in numbers
and material power, .nd the only hope Of the Con-
federate cause rests on the superior PRIDE forttude
and constancy, not Of the army only, but of the
country, which creates. supports and inspires the
army. Hitherto the sentiment Of the country has
been truly heroic. Nothing that the enemy has
done Of can DO will destroyit But it is possible
for the Government of the Uonfedsracy to do what
ths; enemy has failed to do;-to discourage and
disgust the Southern people. Hitherto they have
been very patient under the provocations Of the
many jacks sinoaice, thieves renegade Yankees, and
nondescrilk parasites, who have fastened on our
Government Unfortunately, this class wishes ~
do no rIore than plunder the legitimate soveregus Of
thes III. They wish the Confederate Government
to become p,nchbeck imitation Of the Lncam
Us,upation. Hitherto they have met With small
spSess But from this source comes the only true
d, niger Of the Southern cause-Eie6. Ezaminer.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

Cuskz Sugar CANE-it beng out Of the soes-
zion to get uolAsses at present let efery f4rspsr
plsat esy seed that he can obtain Of the Chinese
Sagx CAne, and mske all be caa u the syrup,
which "a excellent substitute. It xas pro8kaLly
made before the war at legs than 30 csatsa gallon
jet shall not fail y see it selling tbis sunsr
M 8 gallon, unless the var shenlde end The
proper time foe planting is said 10 Be late in April
on early in .day. The seed must be sown in good
sol, and "a removed from broom corn or other
plants Th;ch bear seed at the top Of tho stalk 1t
ytl yieid from 100 % $50 gallons Of syrop to the
acre md quantity Of seed and sdder suitable
for food for stock. After the cane is run through
the mill there is mech Juice lef IN the stalk which
shoulabe FED 10 hogs. At IS psr gallon fg The
syrup ills more sceatabls tbsa tubsone 3k ~ pa
! knudtsA-ekh ~ Qnrts.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

The CONFEDERATE TAX BILL.-Thc Fayetteville
Observer makes the following just and sensible ob-
servations in relation to some Of the features in the
tax bill which has just passed the House Of Rep.
reaentatives:
"Auother singular feature Of the bill is, that whll
the enormous tax Of a per cent. is laid upon all
profits of business not otherwise specifically taxed,
the tax on the profits of banks gas companies, tsI
egraph express and manufacturing companies is
doubled-2s per cent The only conclusion We
ran co,ne to from this is, that the Congress has
already commenced the war upon banks and manu-
factures, with viev>to their destruction. Gov
ernnents are in the habit Of taxing odious descrp
tions of business 40 heavily as to destroy then and
with that purpose in REV.. But it does not seein
Ito us wise at present indulge such spirit towards
the banks which have generally gone their utmost
length to sustain the government by LOANS and IA
ciIities Of cyerykiad wthin their power nor towar
manufactures, as to which the great regret is that
we have not more of them, to supply adequate. 10
thing for the army and the peepae. Congress has
indicated purpose to restrict the profits of manu-
fctnrers 10 80 per cent, such bill having passed
one House Take from this % per cent, and it will
leave about n per cent upon their capftas-e4aai
To per cent IN ordinary times. II nanutactat ers
cpD4nae to ran their mills 10 the face Of such
Gis legislation, Il will be owiag to their patnot1 A.
Vl,idh would snduN them toMoSa fes notbinE rsth
14h6n se 3ilhiAii1h tds resources n tse e 1ssy.'
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15
OFFICIAL IssoLEscE. Love, of tho Henderson
Times writes to his paper from Richmond as follows

OFFICIAL ISsoLENcE.-Dr Love, of tho Henderson
Times writes to his paper from Richmond as follows
"There is one other thing of which must make
note en- peasant, and that is the military officials
about the Capitol. Of all the men have ever met,
in rambling life, covering period of nearly twen-
ty years, in three different countries, and in more
than twenty States, these men have the least CON-
mon sense, i. e., they uacivil, discourteous,
naughty, vain, and arrogant. Your business may
compel you to appear before them. You are ex-
peeted to enter their apartment hat in hand, and
with all the obsequousness Of the slave. Once in,
you wait your turn to approach their xqjesties and
then after all this slavish humility on ycur part two
times in three you are snapped up as II your flesh
and blood was not like theirs Such insolence would
secure them sound threshings, in times of peace
May heaven save US from military despotism. and
restore unto US the liberties we once enjoyed"
tisau old saying, and a. true one, "like master
like man." Many officials act as il the people were
their slaves. This thing viii 10 changed some day,
and these insolent upstarts will fad their true level
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

DEATH OF ASHLEY SANpERs.--We regret to- have
to announce the death Of Maj. Ashley Sanders at
his residence in Johnston, few days since. In the
language of the Christian Adrocate, she was man
of fine judgment and excellent common sense. We
have known few safer, better coupsellors" He was
also sincere Christian. He will be greatly missed
and his death is deeply deplored BY his family and
friends.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

TaE CosDrTIoN OF OUR SOLDIERS: s:-Hermes, the
Richmond correspondent of the Charleston Nereu
ry, says:
Heretofore it has been stated that Lees army
was thriving on short commons, but number Of
letters recently received indicate not little suffer
ing. 1t is the imperative duty of producers and
combatans to do all in their power to abatc this
evil. Braggs army is worse eff than Lees"
We conversed day or two since with It. Craige
member of the House Of Commons from Mcdowell,
just from the Rappahannoek, who informed US that
our soldiers appeared to be we'll and hearty, and
anxious to be led against the foe.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

The CenfederAta Congress have passed ls~ 70
nav our commissioners and others, in specie.
Yhe apoont required to foot up the entire pay Of
these European agents nf the Governnsnt will, &C.
ordinc 10 present calculations, reach the smooth
sum Of hst million dollars IN sgd which at present
rates Of enhanced spprsextioa esss paper. would
swell i,p to the enorusus. figures Of two million and
a half of dollars in Eoassdosata Hcsest We thfns,
Congress would have dpne wiser piece OF legisla-
asntlen,en, abolished tie iastitaeipn Of toadYing
Around foreign potentases, andsasSd ths ceunzy tAs
humiliation Of Mr. Mason h = second xxss ssseue.
bK-for that soantyg al my lesd Agors, "aassk'
ing in public on thestxxF -the hqmfspt g enc
Of "hs age playing nuppes hssGe Baif
Foreign intesssntion and teleiga sacks eaat.
poise--tis sHa ARES and ~ aseasE e = pisFsa
/ ont, the bst.ar, sa$ thass 20
BUtlstAx, = '.y,..:Essss.-.-s.,.s,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15
Cost of Printing Paper.

The cat d printing paper before the war was
ten to twelve cents per pound Now it is forty
cents and viii soon be fifty, owing to the advance
in eetfon ont of which it now for the most part
mannfacsnrsd. If the war and the blockade con-
tnue the probability is that printing paper will be
ssventy fye cents to one dollar per pound by the
hfstof August. A rsam of the paper on which we
print the Standard weighs thirty.four pounds
This, at forty cents, is thirteen dollars and sixty
cents; at Rfty cents seventeen dollars Before
the war . ream cost US about three dollars and
seventy Eve cents Our readers will see from this
statement how greatly our expenses have been in
ceeased y The item Of paper alone. At fifty cents
Pr 2cued the paper used for . weekly subscriber
fosAyear, win cost nearly two dollars. We do
not see>how We can furnish our paper much longer
stths present prices if indeed we shall be able to
procure paper at all during the summer and fall
Owing to the recent destruction by fire of the Bath
paper mills. near Augusta, Ga, the Augusta Con:
stitutionatist, the Southern Field and Fircsids,
and the Charleston Courier are thfeatened with
suspension. As the Wilmington Journal Says
"Messrs. Conrad and Reagan need not war so
desperately against the press of the South. 1t will
soon be pretty we'll weeded out without their as
sistance. Even now it is an uphill business. What
it will be shortly, we are unable to say
While on this subject we would urge our people
generally to save their rags and send them tosthe
two paper mills in this County. These mills are pay
ing eight to ten cents per pound for rags Send them
in and thus aid in sustaining the newspapers while at
the same time you make something for yourselves.
If the mills obtain rags in abundance, they will
be able to reduce the price of paper.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

BAD FAIrn.- 1t is greatly to be regretted that
the disregard Of solemn business Obligations among
the people, which is more marked now than heTcto-
fore in history, should be encouraged by the
government itself in its own business TRANSACTIONS
The following instance we had noticed but have not
thus far directed attention to in our columns Hon
esy and good faith constitute the basis of public
credit. When these are deregarded, and that tco
deliberately and by special enactment We cannot
expect our credit to he maintained. The Fayette-
vile O6serrer thus refers to this instance of bad
faith on the part of our government:
"Another recent instance of disregard Of the OBJ
legation of contracts has originated in Congress,
we sorry to say. That body ordered the issue Of
man, millions Of Confederate Treas ry Notes which
expressed upon their face that the holders might at
any time exchange them for bonds bearing per
cent. interest. But the same Congress has deemed
it expedient TO declare that after certain date these
same notes shall not b. exchanged for bonds bear.
ing more than Z per cent. interest So that after
that date tnow almost at handy man who holds one
of these notes finds upon its face the words Fun
dable in per cent stock or bonds of the Confede-
rate States Of America and on applying at the
Treasury which gave him this pledge he is informed
that he Cali have per cent bonds, but not what
the note promises.
This is great mistake, as we'll a wrong, for it
will have lasting and most injurious effect upon
the fair fame Of the Confederacy."
The truth is, no man and no government can pay
eight per cent interest andprosper. Great Britain
pays three per cent on her funded DEBT: The Con-
federate States.cannot afford to pay more than six
We predicted twelve months ago, that the financial
policy of the administration and the extravsgance
and reeklessncss Of its quarermasters, commssares
and contractors, would result in reputation. We
roundly abused for thispredicon by ha,r brain
ed Destructives but that did not affect the fact
The fact is now before u.s. The administration has
repudiated its own notes.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

. Coz. MALLErT's REPonr-We are indnb ed to the
courtesy of Gov. Vance for copy of Co.. Mallet4's
report of the battle of Kinston, which We publish
today. Fresh troops probably never fought so
we'll as Col Mallett and his comu and at Kinston
Their praise was on every lip as soon as the Incl
dents of the hattie were known nd the part which
they bore in it. They we've vel. drilled, to great
extent picked men, and, they fought on their
native soil. Col Mal!ett's report shows that they
we're well commanded. We ha We heretofore spoken
somewhat severely Of this oc err for alleged harsh.
ness and an overbesring temper at Camp Holmes !;
and it affords useeasure to be ar our testimony as
we did Immediately after the battle referred to- to
his ability and gaantry in the field
STATE CLOTHING DEpARraENr.-We learn that
Col. Henry A. Dowd Of Edgecomb, has been sp-
pointed Qasrtermaster, and Placed at the head Of
the clothing department in this City, in pkee Of
Capt Wilson, resigned. Coll Doxd is practical
business man, anG well acquaihed with the qaality
of goods. He will no doubt make an excellent OF.
fccr Col. Dowsl entered the ser,ies in May, 1881,
as Lieutenant in one ofthe CON! !,anies ofthe 10th
N. G. troops, in which capacity he served until
April, 1869, when by the desth of the gallant and
lamentcd Mckinney, be became Colonel Of the reg
jment by very aattering vote. He Was seriously,
and it was feared fatally wounded in the battle Of
Malvern Hill. Recovering, howe yer, he reported for
duty, but was forced to resign on account Of the
effects Of bis wounds. We rec ord this appontmsnt
!. with much pieasurs Il ouA sas kasa BEEN bit
ter besteweda -.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

Briggs, Of Oxford, Granville County, requests US
to state that her son, Henry Briggs, who belonged
to company I, 2sd N. G. Troops, was wounded in
the battle Of Sharpsburg, and that she has not heard
hrem lin, since. She will be very thankful to any
ore who knows where her son is, or what is bis
Fate If they will write to her. at Oxford North
Carolina. Virginia papers will perform kind act
BY copying this article.
Miily Almond of Wake County, requests US to
say that the last time she heard of her son, r. D.
Almond, he was in the hospital at Petersburg
lie belonged to the I'd N. c. Cavalry, Capt Wick.
Any information in relation to him will be thank
fully received at Rogers Store, Wake Co., N G.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15
Cotton Planting in south-Caro:ina.

Gov. Bonhaul, in his special message to the Leg
islature OF South Carolina, now in session, says:
ut is much to be feared that while your act to
limit the production of cotton to three to the
full hand will restrain such as having overfiowing
granaries contemplate withholding their grain from
market and planting cotton almost exclusively, it
has yet induced many. as am informed, who pur-
posed planting little if any cotton to- plant the full
number OF acres allowed by law. And this is iust
fed upon the ground that yoCr statute is equivalent
to an anpouncement by the chosen Representatives
of the people that such course is not unpatriotic
IL this feeling prevails extensively will be readily
perceived what must be the result All fertilizers
will be pnt on the cotton lands, to stimulate them
to the highest production while the corn lands will
be thus proportlo1:ately impoverished In my first
message, in January last, in commencing to your
favorable consideration the Georgia law, recon.
mepded reduction of the number of acres below
three With the lights now before me, l recon-
mend an amendment of your act SO as to prohibit
the planting over half or at most one acre to the
full hand and that the hands to be enumerated shall
only be such as work in the crop"
The Governor condemns in severe terms the spirit
ofspeculation and avarice now SO prevalent. What
contrast between the character Of our people at this
tms and eighteen months ago! Then every thing
almost was in common and,States wed with each
other in sending volunteers to the field; but now
our men have to be conscrpted and avarice dghtcns
The fingers and locks almost every heart Is pes
sible that We arc destined to "work out our owO.
destruction with grcediness ?" In all countries the
planters and farmers are purest in character, and
most above temptation. Is il SO with US nows We
believe it is, but many Of then it seems have Joined
ia the chase for money. What will your Confede-
rate bills be worth, if the cause should fals
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15
The Weather and Crops.

The present spring is unusually backward The
weather has been very cool for the season. Conse-
quenty the wheat and oats are not SO promising in
appearance they havegenerally been at this period
of the year; but have heard it said by intelligent
observers that it frequently happens that wheat is
best after hard winter and that wheat which looks
badly during the cold days of March and April
nearly always produces we'll Taking this view Of
the matter-for the wheat does not lock we'll at
present-we may expect good crop. A full yield
from the seed sown will probably give half crop.
little more, in this State. In some parts of the
State, we learn, it will be no easy matter for the
force left behind to harvest the crop.
The frequent freezes during the winter have ben
Gifted the soil Our farmers will be necessarily late
in plansiag their corn, hut BY deep ploughing and
thorough cultivation they may hope for good crop.
The cold season has been protracted that we may
expect warm weather to come apon us at once. The
corn will, therefore, grow rapidly and make up for
lost time. Plant every grain you can.
We arc not at all concerned about cotton and to-
bacco.
We well recollsct that nineteen years ago when
Mr.. Clay was in this City the anniversary Of his
birthday, to wit the l1th of April the leaves on the
oaks in Capitol Square were nearly half out and
the elm trees were in full foliage. Now, the oaks
and vegetation generally give but little sign offspring
DR.. WARRES's Practical SURGERY-We are in
debted to DR.. Edward Warren, of this City, for a
copy of his work just published-"An Epitome of
Practical Surgery for field and hospital" This is
volume of some 400 pages, and will no doubt be
useful to the profession. We are not competent to
judge of the merits Of the work; but may safely
say, from the distinguished reputation Of the au-
thor in his profession that it is superior in every
| respect The first edition will soon be exhausted
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-04-15

A CHERISHED ENDoRsENENr.-The following. en-
dorsement Of our course is from one Of the wisest
and best men in the State, and one Of the largest
slave owners in the Confederate States:
IL admire the course the Standard has taken
ess asry al 1s Vn v thew
not.worth the postage, and are full Of arrogance.
boasting and presumption. The severe castfgations
you have given some Of them, though it will have
little or no effect their impudence or assurance,
will expose them to the contempt Of all honest men
The State journal and antiq quatcd Register are
hardly eorth your notice. :" Gov
Vance deserves well Of his country
An endorsement from such source is highly
cherished, and will. encourage US to persevere if
the path of truth and duty.