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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08
CoPrEgHxAps DIsAppoISTKD--Durin

CoPrEgHxAps DIsAppoISTKD--
the enrolling in Wapetlo county last week,
two men refused 10 give their names TO
the Enrolling Officer, and refused TO an
sver all questions asked them, aud the
oshser was obliged to leave without OBJ
talning the desired information, nor could
he learn the names Of the parties from
anv Of the citizens. The oficer returned
aud reported The case to Lieut.. b ;tner, Of
the State Mi ina, who, with squad of
meu proceeded " lheir residences aud ar
rested them about midnight, aud brought
them to Eidyv'lle, where they kept then,
until afternoon, when they sent them un-
der guard TO Des NJ zines. In The mean-
tims the Copperhesds of Ottumwa hear
ing Of their arrest, and supposing that they
would be sent to keokuk on the afternoon
train, gathered about thirty of their pum
ber together; and arming themselves, pro
ceeded to the depot 10 await the ARRIVAL o
the train, abd release the prisoners -
Judge of their surprise . ckagrn when
a,er searching the cars through an,
through, they learned that the prisoner
had been seut 10 Des Moines.
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81 We call attention TO another
change IN the Postal iaw. All comlnu
nlcAtiohs addressed to executive officers
At Washington or elsewhere. from the
ffesident down 70 rostmasters, must b.
prepaid tho same AS other letters, We
notice this because letters are CONSTANTLY
being dropped in the Pos office here nd
dressed to sone oi the departments, on
which no stamps have bsen placed, aud
which are uet emitted to 60 free.
No ietteru are entided To be frasked ex.
cept those written or oticial oue.ness by
IN ofiasr of one OF the executive depart
ments, OF an otflcer under its contrui o
responsible To II, aud IN such cases undc
tho words soficial business" The off
Ger mnsl sigu his naAs with his oiIiois
dssigaasion.
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cF Posing BY kammer's Music Stor'

EF passSng By kammer's Music Store
yesterday, our ear was Attracted by the
clear and r,eh notes OF piano, and on
making inq uiry was informed that the
music Was IRON one of Sscipway's celebra.
ted insttu snents Mr.. Kan mer hs them
for sale, ss Fell as thvse from other eeIe-
braed mauuf4etories. He purchases fur
cash. aud can, therefore, oifsr god in.
ducements TO purchasers. Ills inssru
msu,s are all Of the best quality. CIV,
him q call
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Flv Howe q Tyler.

The LARotsr FURNITURE SALE OF THE
SgAsos We will sell at suction on
Thursday morning. at 8 o'clock, large
lot of house keeping goods, all in excel.
Lent order suong which are three heavy J
Brussels carpets also two Ingram ear
pets, DWELL manufaeture) aud nearly
new oak side board, book case dilto, ina
hogany bureau. Il. w sofa, ditto bed
stead, cane seat chairs. &c,, DC. also ,
rich chamber set. DIT
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VIZ II. BIDLEMAN,
DEALER IN
BOOTS AND SHOES
Leather,
shoe FiMdimgs and Hides,
Ne. % Main Street, kssw. 36saxd 4tA,
Jss-a,f KEokuK, IOWA.
'T,RUSTEES' SALE.

TRUSTEES SALE.
ioh +. yore
wilas A. yore.
rs.
Pete J. touEhIin. $50
Mars tsonisa tvn- hiii
o. ths 24,h ~ tt,e mbrrs 1855 Peser Coaghtin
nd Nary i.sassa Gaus shlnc nte.'ati SAU ~ Miller
a d thon,s kaster the fnas"-iof d~ee " - real
iatr SIT ate in Ise ~ FawA, ~ Wa The 500 "a
as, aaasts sr cl,es esh esr The . ush-w
,~r ~ \. ctan sesspts~n tie SUvth.we-s Qssuev of
s.ci,an sixierp; ,hs stteuel ntb-ves< Qsavsr Of
s.e,I.,u n,ns an no th-esak qaHaer Of A~cts~n
h,rs, six IA fown ship oAAsy-t~vsa u. VI kAnes
aro tbs hsif cf seesien tweuts-tvo Tawa-
hip ,ixtv north, Of kauR~ zig Ussk.
Aiso u north ttt o. Seesua thsrt m asd The fysc-
narth esst k~OssoB tsu rssee " Tow
shh sixty nve Rtr,h, Of R.nse en- west
Also tbs ~set hatf ~ ire soath se~t Qssrtss snd
Ihrtysstn on the Gesift tai ot ~e-s bali ot ihe
vth-a auaft~v " Sresi y thartsea, In Tewn zip
ssaty six orA - sanse evr s-st " sscns~ lbs Say
:. y, ot pose Of $50 10, nstat ~ lss's Frey
And john 8. Thon ssyshs. Ia tr-- yssrs asa ~
81 the 81 the stats Of Ais.aa 4. and ny him en-
dorsed u lahn Wiiiiam A. Tor. tss $50 Asas y
| aa. ssd uspsid.
tthr efos~ give notice hal the ssvsf o. ~ 49,
ryus es. Ea.t~s hsiar frsd, AsxnrdAee SuA -
tsrms md Aa,hsvtt ,nsest~d " n-e ssM sssa ssssf
eivtns foUf no 10. In thv nsn - ny =
Ss,nrsas. tho ssbdsy II As-uts, - = "ess.ss
4 q ON .nd me us~rssf dne thsv~Wa Aad III thfn
And here xessss . Asss - ~ earehAsss,
Ptnee of An,s IN ftoat II NJ G10st Honse Ia Ia
A. - - - esset loss ssfso.
skhUkL y. AiLEAR ,sss-111
RAAxls AcCAAsI. AttAnsSs~
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GnEAT ExclrEAtsr AT LoUlsvrILs
We learn from despatch from Louis
sll that the eluzens are gathering TO
gslAer in defense Of the city. The slarnl
blIs were ringing, and ruInoos were prev
ai-ni of the approach oil Morgan's forces
They were reported 10 be at Shepherds.
Vile. His force is estimated at fros
9GoO 10 90. The trains due there hao
also been throsn IF the track by guerril
las. The K itement is intense.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

paA- The people Of Franklin Centre
had an enthusiastic Fourth of July Cele-
bration, in which ell The good people of
the pisce. great aud small, engaged heart
ily. Rev I'll B Swift made the address
on the occasion, and stirred The patriotism
OF the crowd after the fashion Of the ear
lier snd better days of the Republic by
his eloquence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

AN An MINABLR SHEET We have be-
fore us copy oi paper styled the Cop.
perhead, winch wa@ brought home by one
OF our returned ,oliiers 1t is full Of
reasonable matter. se,ved up with any
amount oil low and flippant language. -
We cull the following paragraph as fair
sp cmen:
The people Of Ohio petition certain
ILLINOIS pett,togeer, burglar and kidnap-
per, now living IN Washington, and face
tlously termlug himseif the President of
the United Stat s, 10 recall VaIaudig
ham from exile. We are sorry to see
Democrats disgracing themselves in tha,
manner.
1t would seem that such stuff as this
IN which the coluiuss OF the Copperhea
abound, ought tn nausea,e al! bu, coageu.
ial ninds, hut still, il may do conside raba.
harm when spread broadcast among poor
ly informed people. Such suicidal abus,
oi free speerh ought to have It's penalties
vi time when the r,a,innul salystion o
pends upon the fforls If the loyal, bu, i
tue paper was suppressed, as il should b.-
every partisan Democratic sheet ut th'
+, North would set up howl over an iovs,
sion OF the right OF free speech.
/ gWe cannot behold the proportion
Of the great ship ofthe uniysrse, for v,
ase shut I'd in the hold.
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notice 10 MAI, subscribers.

Herea ter no subscriptions will be re-
ceived for the Daily for less Than three
months al the yearly rates. All persons
subscribing for less than three months.
viii be charged At the rate OF sixty cents
a mouth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

SCARCITY OF The want of o
sufficient supply of Iaboring hands, bolh
in tom and ceuntry, is generally com
planned OF ut THE time. In our own city
il is NJ easy matte- to f I'd hand 10 do i
days work. and in the country. farm
hands are 80 scarce that farmers are pay
ing as high as une dullar aud sevedty e {
cents u day for hands to work in the har
vest 6. Id.
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u. S $50 BONDS 1t will be seen by
reference tD the card Of Branch OF the
State Bank, that the tlme for subscrip-
tion 10 this popular loan has been extend.
cd through the present month; and We
woull advise all that possibly can, 10 IN
vest something 10 this desirable securlt,
while they have the opportunity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

READING AND RECITATION Mrs. Ce-
cle Kusi, viii give an enter,aipu ent ~
above under the auspices Of the Keokuk
Dramatic Club on Friday evening in the
Lecture Room of ,he Medical College,
where will be read a number of new RI, css
and by request the Maniac" will be re-
cided. Mrs Rush's readings few weeks
sioce was largely attend. d by an appreci-
alive audience. Tickets can be procured
at the bookstores.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

"'Lost and Saved is the name Of a
new novel by that celebrated writer. the
Hon. Mrs. Norton. Without the time 10
read IL of present. we feif very safe in
cema'-sdisg i, TO the pubsic on our faith
in the distinguished authoress and from .
glance over the very attractive table OF
conlents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

EF- Artsmus Ward says that If the
Copperbeads would quit drinking 30
much bad whiakey, taey would bceom'
near about as good Union men and patri-
OTIS as their friends d"wn in Dixie.
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THE CAPTURE or vrcxsBuRo.

We had u grand j lihcativn on our
streets last eve ing over the surrender OF
VlcAsna z. MAN Street was ooe blaze
Of bonhres sud fireworks, and WAS throng
cd wih people until late hour. The
highe.. enthu.ia u, prevailed. The csn-
non was fred, the bells were rung, and
thr Military aDd Fire companies were out.
Our citizent were thoroughly aroused and
the excitement was intense. There was
q nuuber OF speeches made; smong the
speakers ware Gen. Curtis. Gen Crocker,
Col. Williamson, Col. McDowell, Col.
Hills, Captain Brown, and a humber oi
others, aii ot whom were listened do with
sapt sttepii Pn and Ioudly eheered BY the
immense crowd. Iowa was highly eom.
pliulsnied ty all the speakers ior having
more troops engaged 10 The capture ot
V.cksburg Than any other State, and to
her belongs the highest praise both for
the uum Der and gallahtry of her troops
S9r Capt, Cole cane 10 on th after,
noon train from the west yesterday ia
charge of d deser,er. who had been ava,
some eighteen months from his regimen
aud had always eiuded pursui! until caugh
up by tie Captain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

THE CELEBnArION AT Oh OTON.
DEAR GArE:--The glorious Fourth is
past. and now. free from the excitement
inciden, thereto, We can look back and
see whether or not We have spent il ap-
propriately. Has the proper, spirit per.
vadsd the various asssmblsgss which met
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

VIcRsBukG TAkEs-And this morn
ing you WIN have al opportunity to take
one OF those hne horses which are 10 be
sold at auction, at very low price also
. 6ne assortment Of dry goods--at n. II.
Williams.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

PKKMASsHrp.-Wm III. Pearson s wri-
ting cIasses have organized to meet as fol-
lows:
Sto past 8 a. m, adult class, de-
signed more especially for ladies'.
10 to ! past | ] a. M. juvenile class,
designed especially for the young--those
who vi b to commence the study of wri-
ting or correct principles. The earnest
attention of parents is invited to the sd.
vsntages offered by this class.
past 3 to 5 p m. general adult class.
elo past o p. m, evening class. in
tended for those whose other duties pre-.
ven, attending a day class. Specimens oi
pupils wiring may be seen at MIR. o..
dem. Byok Store.
Public School House. Keokuk, Jul,
8Lh, 1868.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-07-08

nI- The X ,te Cassel il the morning
boat tor Davenport end Rock Island and
intermediate points. Leaves Fl. Madison
on arrival OF the cars.
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ORDINANCE NO. 90.

An Ord names amending Ordinance No. -, "An Or
nanc. eutited An Oydinaa7e canesr ing We neesr y
Be ordaised ~ fAs CITY csx~ei Of tAs City J Eco
Ask
SkcrInE Isr--Thst DO person rhail keeps shuttle
Hdard Baeas eiis Table piger o ir, Pegeon ole
fsbie, within he Ms hs ottte itv with nj having 6rst
obta,ned Lcsnss therefor, which Le~nce shall be
n sat~d fr year psvmes ~ tbs City Clerk Of
III. .um of twenty dotIsrs, and for the OF six
months upon the pasmebt OF twelve doilars and ffy
eeAts.
hECTioE 2D--Any person who shall Violate INC pro-
vsto tha 0r6nsnc., sssil be NED suiic$ of
D isdemesn aud shai b lsbse to nag OF u 4 loss
than tea doll ars thxn huudred dol q .
for esch aud every 6Gens~,
sECros 3fhal =. ction three of said Ordinances
No - be end-i Mai the Lis, upoa eseh bii-
ari ,sbte or tract os H. ins Aey shH b. for one
year thirty dollars, for Six mo1ths The sum Of
tw-nty dHiiars
Passed July 9th, 1853
GEO. D. skYTH, Mayer.
/ TAuest,1
u O. kMgRfaM, c1sfR. tye~
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IT ACK LINE
BEYOND rDDYvIxIr.

For the demonstration OF the ,ra,- nxSzR
i,g pubc, the undo. NED have ~s- eB4SRO
suiis iela DAILY LISk or HACK frsm Ediy
vile, sia oskskosa BsiIe Fuptaius, knoxsilis,
PirAsantyiii SAndyvilir Ipdxnvls, 81 Charles. In
i1 sctt. - e@,s. Ia tass eaun'y
HAGxs run In eonnSe Zen 9Th the arrival and dc
par,uF~ Of the Gale = Eakiys / e.
We hA e ecoailorias4e II scks, GOOD stock and wti
MOI ~rep In our empty an OF ei than the most care
tut A. d honec drivers. We iayits tho patioAAg'
the avelinx public.
LATHRoP 4 GODDARD.
1 Mar 20. 1853 -du
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l.'OR SALE.
An established and psoftxse Manufacturing hu sines
10 succe fu operation in kaku j. for ic ~ -dv N
aseons trus, Aay perspa ~ith y" no. IL ~ 800 vii
and this opportunits ~nthY OF -ttsn,on- ksasoas
ale hvioast pnreba~e
Address BurtEEs BOX 40
keokak, July Ssh, irG3 -ati
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AnsRoss y.ucsY. 1oHs . paArxa
VANCEY L. DRATER,
a = = q r II j = S
FOR wAR CLAIMAN =.
No. 50 Main Street, Ksokuk, lsvs,


VIII attend faithfully any business ent.nsted their
eare. such ~ sscarine Pensions H,uniy xousy,
Arrears 0! Pay. Comm .iois of Hailous, Pay
Horses lost In service. Ac.
NJ B.-By the iare Act ofsongress Soldiers d,sehsvged
fton vte- hs reason VI ~aundt 'eeeived In
battle are ~nt,tisa 10 the IOJ Bounty.
Under the Act o. CnDsye-s spproved July 14th. lea
Pensions granted the ~ 10 wtas csss-- per-
.ses: 10y lsd., d'snb' cd In tbs serviec stncs
March 4a, 1861 w the line Of duty. ~ Nv ldo~s OF
nta4sss As.-1+-+- dtt ~ouuts rcrefv.d or dis
rset. d In Tho la the line of duty -
III -,Tph.u ebud uhd sixteen years OF age. Nv.
--%tdo ~ed Mothers Of d .ces ed Soldiers. V.-De
pes d.nt sistf. az iste years OF axe. vi The
dows H~tr- nf person.. dy ne Ia the se Vice, en-
I til.d 20 tn af00 q unity nnd q r. 81 Psy
TPWrit. short te,t~s, STAMP eoctosed state
The pstu re ef Claim, viii xseit our Immediate
aiseu ton.
nv rxRassfoR rRxv Rxvrx TO
| Hon Jas IA Ian U y. senaror, Mt easant, lows;
| Hon ~ NJ Ptck~l, " sse,sor, y
Aev " Csrshii Cha lain Gen. Hospital st. Louis
| Gov ALVIN Sa rnd.-rs. Omaha Nebraska
| Rev Gas Elou. ID D.. ~ Loais, Mo;
| k.v / & stewart, Capasin, Fl .spttsi, keokak.
Jss1-dkwim
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ETWe cannot behold the proportion :
Of the great ship ofthe anivsrse, for We
vs shut I'd in the hold.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
BY the GOVERNOR OF N. CAROLINA
PROCLAMATION

Whereas it becomes Christian people under all
circumstances acknowledge the experimenting care
and sovereignty of Almighty God, and especially TO
confess transgressions and humble ourselves be-
fore His Christening hand in season of affection and
calamity:
Now therefore, ], ZEBULON B. VANCE, Governor
of The State OF North Carolina, moved by these cousd
eraons also by the request of the General Assem-
bly, and in the aciion of other Southern
States, do issue this my proclamation setting apart
Thursday the 10Th day Of December ls63, day Of
Fasting Humiliation and Prayer; earnestly requesting
its sincere observance by all the good people of the
State; that all wo1dy employments be suspended, and
that all Ministers and Clergymen of whatsoever de-
nomination, wiopen their Churches, and assembling
their congregations make earnest and fervent suppl-
cations unto God that He will stay his wrath which
has been heavy upon US, and especially that he may
in His wisdom open the way for the speedy restoration
of peace our desolaied land such terms rs will
promote His glory and both the spiritual and tenn
poral welfare of his creatures.
In testimony whereof, ], ZEDULoS B. VANCE, Gov
ernor Captain General and Commander Chief, hath
my hand and caused the great seal Of the State to
be affixed.
Done at City of Ralfgh the Both day of No
ren.ber, A. D., 1868. q. b. VANCE
By the Governor:
R. Fl. BATTLE, JR., Private Secretary.
Deeennher g. 1863 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
NORTHERN NEWS.

The New York Herald has telegram dated Chat
tanooga, 3D. which claims the fruits of the recent
battle 5000 prisoners forty EIGHT pieces of artillery,
zoe stand of arms and numerous stores. Ateegram,
dated Chattanooga lst says Hooker and Palmer
uated Ringgod this morning, after burning the mills,
depots public buildings and railway bridge. No fight
ing since the attack Braggs the 26tb.
Hooker's loss 800 or 600.
Among the General officers killed and wounded in
the three days battle John E. Smith, Matthias
Giles, A. Smith, w. S. Smith and numerous Colonies
and Majors tab yankees
The Washington correspondent Of the Tribune men
tions that Hooker will be reinsated in COM
mand of the army of the Potomac there being yet time
TO make vigorous campaign against Lee. The same
correspondent says Lincoln is suffering from attack
of variolod, but it is thought he will soon recover
Godfrey -Gunther, independent Democrat, has been
elected Mayor of New York by 5000 majority.
fleet of five French steamers arrived off Brazos on
the 10th November.
Gold in New York Wednesday l4s4
The officers who escaped from the Ohio Penitentiary
with Gen. Morgan Capt. j. c. Bennett, S. B. Tay
lor Ralph Sheldon, T. H. Hines, L. ID. Hookersmth
and ST Mayo Egover.
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DEED.

In Iredell county the Sd of Nov, the residence
of her aunt, Mrs Mary A. Tagart, Izaphar Clemen-
tine, aged II years, eldest daughter of R. aad NJ.
G. Cunningham of Meeklenburg county She pos ses-
sed amiabe disposition, was a kind sister and q
duifal and sfectionate child.-Com.
OBITUARY
Fei while galiantly fighting his post. the l4th
of Sept, 1852, at South Mountain James Albert Sher
rill of Cataw ba county member of Company A, 18th
N. c. Regiment better soldier in camp could not
be found; Drawer young the writer behed
any field of copfici-in word, he performed all
his duties manfully and cheerfuy. He among
the first 70 stand forth in defence Of the South He
was 10 years old, and leaves q widowed mother and
brothers and sisters TO pourn their loss. May God
soothe the sorrowing.
How sleep the brave who sink TO rest
By all their country's wishes best A FRRSp
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LlNCOLNTON FEMALE SEMINARY,
LINCOLNTON, N. G.

THE SPRIHG Session, 1854, will commence on Mon
day February lst, and continue twenty weeks. have
secured the services of the corps Of teachers
heretofore.
RArEs.-Regular Tuition, from $40 to $40; Piano
Lessons, $50; Use: oil. Piano, So.
BOARD i will take limited number of pupils TO
board with me, and will charge them simply what II
costs to board them. Pupils however, must furnish
their towels, candles and toilet soap. make
this arrangement from the mpossbty of foretelling
what cha rye for board would be fair 10 both parties
Each boarding pupil will pay $500 in advance-the
balance, if any, at the close Of the Session.
4 liberal patronage is respectfully solicited
For further information, address
S. LANDER, A. ~, Principal
Dee 8, 1868 6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

MCNE1LL's LAST CApTURE.-Capt. McNeills
last achievement was accomplished on the 18th
ultimo, with force Of one hundred and eleven
men, between Burlington and WilIamsport, Yves
tern Virginia, at both of which places were con-
siderable bodies Of Federal forces The train con-
sisted of eighty wagons, with commissary and suit
lers stores, beoes shoes and clothing, guarded BY
40 cavalry and infantry. We took "a prisoners,
including five negroes aud 245 horses, but could
get off none of the wagons.
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FROM THE TRANS-MIssIsSIPPI.

MOBILE, Dec 5.-The Evening News has later advices
from the Trans Mississippi. Scott has published
letter at Covingon, in which he states that the Yam
KEGS were defeated by Green at Paquemines, with
navigation of the river virtually closed. On the 29th
Capt Scott attacked hundred Yankee cavalry at
Plains Store, FIVE miles below Port Hudson, driving
them into the latter point and killing aud wounding
thirteen; and capturing FIVE ten horses full of equip
ments. Our loss On the 26h Or. Powell cap
tured three valuable of medicines, near Port
Hudson, and thirteen prisoners The Port Hudson
garrison is 1900 strong, mostly negroes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

Of the Board of Comm issioners Of the ToUn Of
Charlotte, for the year ending Dec. LIST, 1868.
The Board of Commi sioners of the Town Of Char
loue submit the following Report of their Financial
operations for the year ending December l. 1858;
The following Assessments of Taxes were made for
the year 1858:
On each and every Poll, Qiable to State Tan,)
tax of So 90
On every 500 of Real Estate 80
On every of Dividend, Nett Interest, &C. cent
On every Trader in Negroes purchases, pr cent.
On all Pleasure Car iages Buggies. Sulkies,
&C., on the value, 7per cent
On all Gold and Silver Plate, Gold and ST..
ver.watcLes, per cent,
On each darp and Piano, in nse, per cent.
On each Pistol or Bowie k3ife, worn GA the
person, s5 90
On each Dirk and Sword Cane o.
o' e soirituous Liauor,. 400 90
On each Retailer Of Malt Liquors alone, - 90
On each Seller Of Wines, CordAls Malt or
Spirtuous Liquors, By the quart or more'
tar of 90 90
On each Merchant, Merchant Tailor, &c, &c,
and every person selling Goods, Wares or
Merchandise of any description, on every
500 of purchases. or when the Valuation
shall not yield annual Tax of $40,
tax of ~ w
On ali Manufacturing establishments located
in tow n or having Office in town, tax Of 20 90
On ALI Peddlers of Books &c. &c, &c, tax Of 10 90
On all Organ Grinders and Itinerant Street
Musicians, tax Of 90
On ell Keepers of an Inn, Ordinary Tsserr,
Re, tar Of 10 %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
LAND FOR SALE.

AS Executor of the last Will and Testament Of Eliza
beth A Query, will offer public sale her late
residence, Thursday e24th inst, the Plantation
which the deceased resided situated about miles
Southeast of Charlotte lying between the Providence
and Potter roads There about 20 acres of Land
in the track, and good Dwelling House with Of
the out-buildngs necessary. Terms made known on
day of sale. Tie sale to take place at 2 O'clock.
HUGH VI. PARKS, Executor.
Dec. g. 1863 3t-pd.
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NOTICE.

Persons having claims against Harbert Stoves es
hereby notified that the is going to be
settled up early practicable after January
Court, and they hereby required to present ihem
payment otherwise this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery. STOWE, Admir-.
Dec 8, 1853 B. pd
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FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Scotia has arrived with Liverpool dates to
the DIST ult The arguments concerning the dentention
of the vessels sad to be for the Contederaes are
still progressing The Liverpool cotton market is report
ed dull at decline.
The English Cabinet does not give unqualified assent
to the European Congress suggested by Napoleon but
asks for information the ends proposed 1.-THE yam
KEGS are opposed Congress of foreign nations for fear
that it may intervene in American affairs.