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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
Raleigh, N. G, April 2, 1868.

THE TAX BILL.-We publish synopsis OF the
new Confederate tax bill it passed the House OF
Representatives. 1t has yet to pass the Senate
before it becomes a law. We learn that every
Representative from this State, except Mr. AIRING
ton voted for the bill. Since the passage of the bill
by the House we have heard many persons speak of
it land among them some of the largest property
hoders) and we have yet to see the first man who
is opposed to it. We have heard objection made to
one two clauses in the bin account of inequali
ties, but if such objections we-founded we sup
pose the Senate will remove them by proper amend
ments. There seems to be general regret that the
tax bill was not passed three months ago, for the
people willing to pay portion of their means
to sustain the Government in order that the balance
may be more secure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

In Lineolutop, OF the LIT inst ai,sr three o. four
days illness, Mrs Sarah Lander, wlfr of the Hon. VIM.
Lander. She was eonsistent.membv- of thr Method.
fs Church, adjoining her profession and Krntle and
amiable in all the relations OF life. devoted hus.
band and seven children are sadly bsresvsS BY her
sudden death.
In tins town, on Saturday evening lAat George NJ,
son Of Rev. Geo. N. and Adelaide Evsrhart, eyed 3
years and months.
In this town, AZ the retidence OF Gen. d. II. Hin,
Mary Graham, infant daughter OF Major A c. aud Ns.
Sue W. Avery.
In this county, on the i7h uit, Elmorc, son OF Dr.
J. M. and J. J.. Wilson. Tie deceased was yearp,
months and % days old. Dear interesting, laughing,
rraitling boy, how mis-. thee the object around
which clustered the f6ndest affections OF parents and
frsads. Bot VIC give thee mp flower TO bloom 10
Paradise and 10 nestle In the bosom Of that Saviour
who said suer little children 10 unto Ne, and
forbid tAem not for Of such 10 the kingdom of God"
7. K. d.
On the 22d ult, ~ Snow Hin, n. O., Of small poI
John II. Jennings, Of Meeklenburg county, . member
Of Go. D, 6od N. c. Regiment aged 20 wears.
In Cleaveland county on the 2dth nit Lieut. T. u.
hunt, OF the 3Sh n. q. Regiment, aged IS years.
In Raleigh, on the 2sih ult, Mrs Margaret Strange
relict OF the late Judge Strange.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
NORTHERN NEWS.

The Richmond papers have Northern dates to the
3lst ult.:
Gen. Hooker arrived in Washington the 39ih
held consultation with Lincoln the 3Oth and
turned to the army the same day. The army ID
said 10 be ready to move.
rebel cavalry raid between Dumfries and Deco
guam is reported, in which eight Yankees were cap
tured.
Three English steamers, laden with Enfield rifles
and munitions Of war, have been taken prizes to
New, York.
A vessel had been captured the Potomac, with a
quantity of medicine for the South. large quantity
of Confederate bank bills board. j. Z. Riley
was arrested on her with large Confederate mall.
The Cergymen in Norfolk gave notice that their
churches would be opened the 9Th March, con-
formatory with JEFF Davis proclamation, but soldiers
prevented the service.
Brgader- General James Cooper, Of the Federal
Army, is dead.
The Yankee Steamer Sam. Gates was captured in
Missouri by guerillas.
There rumors Of an attempt among the Secession
sis Of California to seize the Arsenal of that State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

MIsrAKEN.-The Raleigh Standard is in error in say
ing that every member from this State who in his
seat voted against the Tax Bill which recently passed
the House of Representatives Every member from this
State voted for the bill except the member from
the Raleigh District 1t is said that the blu passed
by very large majority The Standard was led into
the by the vote the Assessment Bill sup
elemental bill prescribing rules and regulations for
putting the Tax Law in operation. All the N c. mem
bers voted against the supplemental bl probably be-
they considered it too complicated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
INTERESTING FROM TIE WEST.

CHATTANOOGA April 1.-TWO iron -clads endeav ed
to land at Tuscumbia this morning At daylight, and
were attacked by our cavalry ouposs. heavy can
nonading ensued, but Intellectual and unsuccessful
efforts were made to land party. The iron csds
backed down the river.
No battle in front. There has been heavy skrmish-
sing at Unionville Passengers by the evening train
report the capture of several wagons and prisoners
Wednesday.
CHATTANOOGA, April Maj Dick McCsnn
with one hundred men attacked Federal train on
the Nashville chattanooga Railroad, nine miles
from Nashville, killed AZ and wounded CT. Loss
on our side, one killed and three wounded. The
parties also captured wagons, &c, and returned in
safety.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
$50 REWARD.

HEADQUARTERS 18th N c. Regiment,
Camp Gregg, near Fredericksburg, Va, March 29th.
The above reward will be paid for the apprehension
of Privates Rufus Johnston and Robert Muwee desert
ers from Co. D, 7th Regiment N c. Troops. Johnston
is years of age, feet ssinehes in height grey eyes
light brown hair, fair complexion, without beard, and
by occupation miner: he may be lurking about Gold
HILL Rowan county. Muwee is % years of age, feet
l03 inches high grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion
and has the mark of of his eye-lids. He
has been lurking abont Charlotte for year, and
had just returned under Gov. Eance's proclamation.
WIN. J. KERR,
April 7, 1868 Capt Co. d, 7th G Regt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

u The Literary Board of North Carolina met
in Raleigh on the 9th ult.. and ordered distribu-
ton of 100000 to be made to the several counties
of the State for Common Schools. Rev. c. H.
Wiley and Prof. Sterling were appointed delegates
from the Board to the Teachers Convention to be
held in Columbia, S. c., on the 2Sth inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

but much sorrow; and when forcible seizures have
to be made to avert starvation let it be done oy
your County or State agents. Should Providence
favor our growing crops, a.plenteous harvest WILL
l trust and believe, greet our gallant soldiers,
again victorious through another campaign, and
bring us to the blessed day of Peace and lnde-
pendence
In order that the most efectual means in our
power may be speedily and Systematically adopted,
both for the outstanding and distribution OF our
present supplies and for securing large provision
crop for the next year, I, earnestly recommend
that meetings of the farmers and planters OF eacn
County and neighborhood of the State be held
Immediately, to express their condemnation OF
cotton and tobacco planting, and to devise means
of mutual aid and assistance in the trials of the
coming season. Much good can be done in thus
way, and wholesome public opinion set forth,
more powerful, perhaps, to steer US past our I'M
pending dangers than the fines and penalties OF
statute. Very respectfully, your ob't servt,
z. B. VANCE.
Spr;l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

BROKE JAIL.-We learn that the two negroes,
Bill and Frank, confined in Lincoln county Jail fol
the murder of their master, Hugh Little, about
month since, escaped from the jail Tuesday night
last, the 31st ut. A Court for their trial was to
have been held the Goth inst. The negroes had
made full confession of the murder, and stated
that they had cause for it any particular OBJ
ject in view; they were merely instigated by
the devil to commit the horrid crime.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

DThe Virginia Legislature has passed an act
declaring that the new issue of Confederate nom
interest bearing notes, to be issued after the LIST of
April, will be alone received in payment of the State
taxes. This provision is intended to CO. operate
with the measures adopted by Congress, to accredit
the new issue of Confederate notes, and form an
additional inducement to fund the present current
bills and thus help to depete the redundant crcu-
lation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

There has been number Of rumors afoat, for
ssfeal days past relative to the operations OF
troops in Eastern North Carolina One Statement
that the town Of Washington, r. c. and 5000 fugitive
negroes, had been captured. But all Of them were
faacious Our troops may have had some skirmishing
with the enemy, and doubtless have some movement
hand-but nothing of importance has yet
letter to abe Editor Of the Raleigh Age from
member OF Captain Whiuord's Company, dated the
3Ist ult., says-"There q little skirmish about
Washington on Monday evening; three Of the enemy
were captured-no loss side. We expect heavy
fighting there soon."
CAPTURE OF ANOTHER FEDERAL STEAMER.
RIcHMoxD, April 1.-THE following Official despatch
was received this morning:
HEADQUARTERS, near Berwick's Bay, March rs, via
Narchez, April L.. To Gen. Cooper: have the honor
report the capture Of the Federal gun -bo Dina At
this point to-day. She mounts FIVE heavy guns. The
boat not seriously injured, and will be imme-
dately put in service. The enemy's loss in killed,
wounded and prisoners amounts ~ one hundred and
fifty r. TAYLOR, Brig. Geseral.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
Board Of Common schools.

The Board of Superintendents of Common Schools
for Meckenburg county will meet Mt the Chairmans
Office in the Court House Saturday tho 18th inst,
(Court week. for the purpose Of appointing Commit
for the different School Districts of the
ty AS many of our citizeps who heretofore acted
commits are absent in the army it is absolute
y necessary for the Board to meet in order 10 fill the
vacancies. The Board consists of VIM. hcCombs: 4
Parks, b. H. Garrison, G. c. Cathey and J. i. Rosa.
April T. 1863. J. Il. ROSS, Chm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
TAX RETURNS.

We will attend at the Court House from the 10th to
the 10th of Aprir to take the for the Char
lotte Beat We take the of everything taxed
by the late law except Land and Negroes. Each tax
payer will write out his list and hand il in on oath.
The tax law can be seen at the Clerks Office.
JOHN WOLF,
For the Eastern siyision.
JOAB r. SMITH,
April Z, 1863. For the Western division
Bulletin copy twice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

In Granville county, on the I'd ultimo, Col. A Il
Scales to Miss Kate b. Henderson,, daughter Of Mrs A
b. Henderson and the late Arch'd Henderson.
Cabarrus county, the nth ult, By II. 3. Phar.
ESQ, Leroy q. p. Robinson, aged 10 years, 60 Mss
Frances Johnston, aged 22--aIl OF Mecklenburg CO.
In Aoeksvile, on the 18th ult., Capt VIM. d. Glen.
emit company b. 10th Rkgt Virginia Cavalry, 10 Misc
Martha n, daughter Of DR.. Jas. n. Martin.
On the 26th ult, Mr. James AeKeown OF York Dist,
to Mrs Margaret Z. whitesides ef Union District s. O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
Circular.

Bureau of CONSUMPTION, Richmond March 80, 1863
In view of the difcultyof determining here whether
exemptions and details asked for lawful and neces
sary for contractors With the different parts of the
Government notice is hereby given to all concerned
that no such Applicant viii hereafter be considered
unless made through the officer with whom contracts
made upon his Recommendation and certificate.
AT least if this is impracticable the contractor must
state the reason why and the Of the officer with
whom the contracts and the character and extent Of
the contract. By order Superintendant:
A. C. JONES,
April z 1861 st Mathematical. A. A. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

CONFEDERATE CONGRESS. Congress has passed
the bill to exempt Mail contractors and drivers
of post coaches carrying a certain amount of mail
from CONSUMPTION. The mail routes must be at
least ten miles in length The bill to abolish fog
ging in the army was also passed.
The House has rejected the bill from the Senate
repeating the law allowing substitutes. A resolu-
ton to adjourn sine die the Goth inst, was
passed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
DASH INTO WILLIAMSBURG.

We understand that Company of Confederate
Cavalry made gallant dash into the city of Williams
burg recently. AS O result Of this daring raid they
brought off as prisoners some eight Yankee
soldiers, besides killing others in tEecity
We also learn that good lot of Federal greenbacks"
was captured at the same time.-RicAmond Dspdteh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

MAIL CoNTRACTs.--The time for receiving pro-
posals for carrying the mails in Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. has been
extended to the first of May. So those who de-
sired put in bids and failed to do by the 3lst
March, still have all opportunity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

How TO SAVE CoRN.-It is suggested that many
of the horses now in the of officers of the army
and Government might be dispensed with. For
instance, those officers who are in command of posts
detached service, such as Quartsrmasters, Com
missaries, DC. have no pressing need OF horse
and should not be allowed to keep two or three or
even one. In many these horses are only
used for pleasure and can be easily dispensed with.
The corn which they consume is wanted for the
people and soldiers, and for the horses liz actual
service in the army. With economy wShave in the
South plenty of food for man and beast 6ut WIN
months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

AN OLD CUSTOM REv1vED.-The old custom of
publishing 'the Bans" is being revived in Raleigh.
N. c., as will be seen by the following notice
clipped from the State Journal:
HymcniaI.-On Sunday morning next, at 8
O'Clock, will be joined in wedlock in this city, Miss
Mary H. Piles and Serg't H. C. Smith.
April ID, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

n BY an order in to days paper it will be see
that Justices of the Peace, between the ages of l
and 40 years. are to be enrolled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

Several vessel. have arrived at Confederate ports
recently with imported (yankee goods, while three
vessels containing arms and ammunition were captur-
ed by the yankee 1lockaders II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
LIscoLS LODGE, No. I37, A. ~,
IfncoInfOn March 2o Iat;2

L8HCOIHtUH, SEHFCH }
The Supreme Master Of the Universe has this day
called from labor rest beloved brother PHI-
LIP PLosK and while it becomes to bow with resig
nation His righteous WILL yet deem il proper TO
give some expression Of saddened feelings this
mournful occasion. Be il therefore resolved;
ST. That in all his relations to society both ~
Mason and man. he faithful, upright and honest,
and that bis death creates vacancy that win long re-
main untitled.
"a Thai his afflicted family have sincnre con-
aoence in this their great bereavement and our ear
nest praver that God may manifest himself to them 40
the husband the widow and the faner OF he orphan
an Thai copy of these Resolutions be seutto the
widow Of our deceased brothef ana Tor pueieaon TO
each of the ne sspapers Of Charlotte
SAMUEL LANDER, lc....
J.F. ALE1AEDEsY
WILLIAM TrnDY, w. N.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

EG- We requested by the Hon. VIM. Lander
member of Congress from this District to ask the in
diligence of any of his constituents who have written
him business at Richmond and failed to receive
The family Affections of Mr. Lander-frst, the
sickness Of his father and then the death of his wife
have prevented him recently from giving that prompt
tentioE the business of his constituents which he
would have done under other circumstances.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

The RIGHT SPlR1T.-D. A. Covngton, Esq, of
Monroe Union County, writes to the " adesboro'
Argus follows:
IL did think would plant some Cotton-but, my
dear Sir, see it won't do. Our very existence
depends upon this matter. Unless every exertion
is made, that can be made, we shall have famine
upon US, and l propose to every planter in
Arson, not to plant one acre in Cotton. I ocn q
farm there and pledge myself not to plant anu
COtton. Already the Yankees are looking to starva-
ton means by which they will subjugate u.s.
and show them that independent of them in
every respect /. for one, determined not to
plant acre in Cotton"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
A Substitute Wanted.

good cash price will be paid for an able bodied
man to serve as substitute in the army. Address
Box lO3, Charlotte Post Office,
April Z, 1868. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
The Evangelical Lutheran
SYNOD of North Carolina

Will convene in Charlotte, Thursday the 3Oth OF
April The citizens of Charlotte generally who are
DESTROYS of extending the rites of hospitality to the
Minister'S y-Deiegates and visitors that expect
ed to be present that occasion, will confer favor
BY handing in their and the number OF persons
the undersigned, Committee Of Arrangements that
the proper appointments and such other necessary
arrangements be completed in time. ''
JACOB DULS,
f. w. AHRENS, Com.
Aprl Z 1863 G.. ID. BERNHEIM,J '..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

DeS- We very glad 10 be able to state that Pom
Geo. E. Badger has far recovered from his late ill
ness as to be out.-RGteigh Erogress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
The imported Horses
NORTH STAR Il COUNT PIPER

Can be found at my stables this season. Terms $lo
per mare Either both will be sent mot more than
fifteen miles) to clubs by special contract
W. " GRfER.
PSI will sell either Or both Of the above Horses
on fair terms. w. N. u.
April Z, 1868 It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07
MOULDERS WANTED.

want to employ three four good Moulders at my
Furnace in Lincoln county, Spring Hill Forge p 0.
April Z, 1868 J. W. DERR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

Eve learn that our paper failed to reach sub
scribers on Monday and Tuesday last at Query's,
Harrisburg. &c. and the post-offices supplied by
horse mails running from Harrisburg, because the
Agent on the N c. Road failed to put off the mail
'h Monday evening at those points. This caused
disappointment to many persons, and is really pro-
'ok'ng. The mail was put on the train here at the
''''e' and why it was not properly delivered
al tne Post-ohices we cannot understand.
~ COL Peter Maett has resumed command of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

BSiS" We do not think there is any necessity for
female raids" good be accomplished in that
way, but much harm. We fear that such froiics are
instigated by bad and evil disposed pe-s ons.
We believe there fewer paupers in the country
than there before the war; because relief is
generally extended. Even in Richmond, where prices
are higher than Mt any other point, informed
good authority that there is less suffering
among the poorer classes than formerly. Let these
who have the be liberal las many have been)
and will suffer for food.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

Headq's Camp OF InstruCtlOn,
RAIAlaH, March 2s, 1868. !
Special Orders, No. 3O4.]
Notice is hereby gxen that according to instructions
received from the of CONSUMPTION, Justices Of
the Peace between the conscript ages are liable to
CONSUMPTION. They will be enrolled Immediately, and
this notice is published that they may make their
arrangements accordingly.
By order OF Col. PETER MALLETT,
Commandant of Conscripts in n. G.
j. c. PIERCE, Adjutant.
April Z, 1853 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

ALL RIGHT.-The Confederate Tax Law taxes
advertisements in newspaper 81 per cent; that is,
the gross receipts from advertisements is taxed %
per cent-to be paid by the proprietor of the paper,
of course. All right. We are in favor of high
tax, and pleased that the Government intends to
collect tax sufficient to meet its liabilities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-07

A CALL FOR SLAVE LABOR.-Inasmuch as the
shareholders of this and adjoining counties have
been called on for their quota of hands to work OF
Notifications in the Eastern part of the State, We
publish the law on the subject passed at the Late
session of the General Assembly of North Carolina
We learn that the call is for one-tenth of the
negro force of the county, counting males ane
females between the ages of IL and 60 years-thost
furnished to be males between the ages of 1S and
As. The hands from this county are to be assem-
bed at this place on Thursday next. 9th inst
Would it not be better for the Shareholders OF
each county to club together and employ some one
of their number well acquainted with the manage
ment of negroes to go with the hands furnished and
superintend and overseer them. A dollar or twc
from each man furnishing negroes would employ
such a person, pnd insure their proper treatment
and early release. The following is the law:
AN ACT to authorize the Governor to employ Slor'
Labor in erecting FortJfeations and other Works.
SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General AS
sembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is
the Governor shall have power and authority to com
pei the services of any number of slaves in erecting
Notifications Cd works for the defence of the State
See. 2 Be 1t further enacted, That whenever
the Governor shall require less number than the
whole from any district county, each slave owner
shall furnish his proportionate part thereof
Sec 3. BE it further enacted, That as soon as
the work for which such slaves required shall be
completed, they shall be returned forthwith to their
owners. g:
Sec. A. Be it further enacted, That the owners
of slaves SO employed shall be entitled to receive M
teen dollars per month for ordinary hands, and one
dollar per day for mechanics, in addition to the
tons to be furnished by the State.
Sec. s. Be it further enacted, That in case any
slave so employed shall escape to the enemy, or be
captured killed by them, while in the service of
the State, the owner shall, the warrant of the
Governor upon the treasury, be paid his full value,
be ascertained by the auditor board of claims,
upon the certificate Of the officer agent in whose
charge the slave was to the loss and the afida-
Wits Of two disnterested witnesses, acquainted with
the slave rs to the value.
Sec 6. Be it further enacted, That this act shall
be in force from and after its ratification. Ratf-
ell the 20h day of December 1862.
The following paragraph from the Standard on
this subject is of Importance:
I'VE arc authorized to state that counties which
have sent negroes to work the Notifications near
Wilmington, may also, if they choose send over
to manage the negroes and look after their
health, &c. Oversees will be allowed rations
while en- aged in this business, and transportation,
we presume to and from Wilmington.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Once At Charlotte n. C., April
18th, 1868. Persons calling for any OF them. v,u
please say they are advertised;