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Notice.
BUREAU OF CONSUMPTION,
RIcHMOXD, Va, July 2Ist, 1863.


RIcHMoxD, Va, July 2Ist 1863 (
To numerous Inquiries, and to correct errors
not uncommon the following notice is published to all
concerned
|. Under the recent call Of the President extending
the conscrpt age, all substitutions have ceased be
valid if the substitute be less than As old and is
not otherwise exempt by law.
III. Membership, unless officer duly accepted by
the War Department, of local organizations for home
defence or special service, confers claim to ex-
empon from Confederate service neither does service
mission who have duly qualified.
Ill Hereafter anyone furnishing substitute will be
liable in his person whenever the services of
the substitute lost to the Government from any
cause other than the casualties of war.
~. Applications for exemption, any ground what
ever must first be addressed to the local enrolling Off
whe if he has not power to act, is in doubt,
will refer them to higher authority with report of the
facts. All such addressed direct higher authority
will necessarily and invariably be referred back for
local examination and repor and the applicants will
thus have uselessy lost time and prolonged suspense.
Appeals against adverse decisions by local officers
Will be forwarded by them for hearing, when any
plausible ground of appeal is set forth
V. Comma ndants of Gonscripts will give this notice
extensive circulation in the local press of their
spcctire States e. W. LAY Lt-Col, A. 4. g.,
Aug 3, 1868 At Acting Chief Of Bureau.
Register Progress, Standard, Western Democrat,
Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Journal, Salisbury
Waterman and Ashville News copy until 29th August
next, with this paragraph.
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500 BOUNTY.

RECRUITS WANTED-I would inform the patti
otto OF Mecklcnburg county, who have been lately
called by the President to aud defend
homes and iresdes, that have been detailed &c Re
'eru and that it is my desire and object to eEst
least some of them before they enrolled by the
Conscript Officer. You shah be entitled TO the priyi-
legcs Of a volunteer and the full benefit of SloO
call upon you in the Of and for the sake Of our
native soil, Sunny South, come out and enlist
Immediately: make selection Of company while there
is yet time and do not remain home until you arc
compelled to stake up your bed and walk" when per-
haps you will be sent to regiments among whom you
may not be able to find single friend Al who wish
to enlist in nay Company, or any other in Ransom 5
Brigade, can do so by making application myself or
Corpl J. r. L. Hill.
r. r. ALEXANDER,
Capt Co. X seth Reg't v. C. 7.
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FROM GEN. LEES ARMY.

There is still complete dearth of Jews from the ar
mics of Gems. Lee and Meade. In answer to inquiries
we are told that everything is quiet ard that our ar
mics are resting after their ardnous Northern CAM
Pagn, with little probability of its being interrupted
by the forces of the enemy.
The passengers by the Central last night
Mosby has again been upon the Warpath, and as re
ward for his galantry, succeeded in Bringing out from
Fauquier county about hundred and fifty of the
enemy, among them several officers.
From Fredericksburg we have the report that a con-
siderable force of the enemy consisting of cavalry and
Infantry appeared Stafford Store on Thursday even
irg. Stafford is about fifteen miles from Fredericks-
burg and on the road leading Fauquier county
Rtchmond Dispatch, AuJuSt lst
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For The Western Democrat.
TO THE WOMEN OF THE SOUTH.

Time is still rolling around; and still the dark
cloud is growing no lighter; but to human ap-
pearances more heavy and threatening. We pray
for the termination of the send sons,
husbands and brothers to assist in the struggle for
independence. we freely give of our substance to
feed the soldiers, and yet there remains much to be
DONE And the subject should, and does naturally
address itself to the females of the South: Can
we not do something moro than we have done! We
are not called upon to assist in the field of conflict,
but we are frequently reminded by dear soldier
friends 8 Remember US in your prayers" Yes we
can do this We can do q lady friend proposed
last year, form ourselves into pray meetings and
by uniting as with one heart at the same hour, in
earnest and importunate prayer to Almighty God,
may accomplish much-for assured that
" the Lords arm is not shortened that 1t cannot
save, nor His dull that it cannot hear We
know that the fault lies somewhere in and not in
God We have been too self sufficient; wo trusted
too much to the skill of Gen. Lee and the force of
our army to get the victory and did not feel
sufficiently our entire dependence on the God of
Battles. 1t is high time that open our eyes to
eur condition, humble ourselves under this sore
affection, and realize of truth that ''if God be for
can harm u.s." And to this end would |
suggest to the mothers. wives and sisters of the
South, that 3 O'Clock in the evening of every Mon
day be set apart for devotional exercises for the
peace of our bleeding country. Let each one
member the hour aud leave her worldly employ
ments, and those who cannot meet with others in
this exercise. let them repair to their own closets.
ana word TOR IL, III We cOHIindc IN thls cs.Tsc
With the right kind of faith efforts shall sooner
or later be crowned with success.
A SOLDIERS SISTER.
Spirit of the Age and Presbyterian please copy.
Bg"Gen. Cooper has issued an order to carry
into effect law passed at the late session of Con-
gress. Quartermasters and Commlssarles are re-
qulred to return to the enrolling officers of the
Government all citizens within the conscrpt ages
in their several departments and to fill their places
will disabled soldiers This is right, and trust
the State Government will to it that the strip
nss who fill similar Offices under them are prompt
iy pnt into the service aud disabled soldiers put
in their places
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EXECUTORS SAFE.

As ExecL.ors of Robert Cunningham, deceased we
will sell the 18th day OF August, at the late resi-
south Of Charlotte, the following property viz Corn,
Wheat, Oats and Rye, one Horse and Mule, stock OF
Cattle (some FIVE milch Cows and Hogs; Buggy,
two Road Wagons and Harness. Cotton Gin, Thrasher
and Fan; cotton Seed Blacksmith Tools Household and
Kitchen Furniture together with numerous other arti
Giles too tedious to mention Several negroes viii DO
hired out for the balance Of the year. Terms made
known day Of sale.
Those indebted the estate requested 10 make
immediate payment and those having GLAZING against
the estate present them within hoprescribed time
WI. REA,
~.. sj' JAS. CUNNINGHAM
July 81, 1863 3t-pd p Executors
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FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

KlSsroS, July 3l.-All is comparatively quiet in
front this morning. However, have news of i'm
portant character from below.
The enemy at Ncwbern are doubtless engaged in fit
ting out formidable cxpedion>at that place. large
number of transportation wagons have arrived there
within the last few days, and more rcinforcements,
both men and means, are expected daily.
The Yankees at Newborn say that their next move
in this direction will be in forcc-composed of infantry,
artillery and cavalry-tor the purpose of demolisng
the Wilmington Weldon Railroad, and sezing upon
the capital CT our State.
This s.big talk, but many of them will find them
selves wallowng in their gore, and crying out for
'quarer' before they carry into execution their he'll
lish designs.-Cor. Of Raleigh Journal
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VICTORY IN LOUISIANA.

AS partial relief from the unwelcome news which
we have been receiving from Che South, have now
the intelligence that forces have gained decided
victory in Louisiana. The President yesterday re-
ceved dispatch from Lieutenant Hardee, stating that
General Dick Taylor had had engagement with the
enemys forces under Banks and that he had COM
pletely routed them, capturing COCO prisoners.
This report receives confirmation in paragraph in
the Baltimore Gazette Of the 28th, which that
in fight at DonaldGonville, subsequent to the
render of Port Hudson, the 10Th Massachusetts reg
lost its whole force except hundred and forty
men.-Rie.mond Dipatch, -iug /.
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DEATH OF THE HON. WIN. L. YANCEY.-The
Hon. w. L. Yancey died on the 28th ult., at his
plantation, six miles from Montgomery, Ala, after
an illness of four weeks He died from the effects
of kidney disease. A dispatch from Montgomery
says:
1.-THE funeral services of the late Hon. w. L.
Yancey took place from the Presbyterian church.
Business was suspended and store-doors closed.
The church was crowded to overlooking with cti-
zens, soldiers and public officers. The largest pro-
cession ever witnessed followed the remains to the
grave. The community is profoundly impressed
with the loss of Mr.. Yancey, at This tme.':
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RECRUITS WANTED
For Go. III, 35th Reg't N. T.. Il

The undersigned having been detailed RecsHiting
Officers for Co H. 35th Reg't NJ G. T., are anxious Of
getting Is or 80 good men, Those DESTROYS Of joining
good Company can have the privilege by conferisg
@ either of us at our homes in Back Greek until the
lin of August One Of will be in Charlotte the lst
4th 9Th and 18th of August.
II. NJ. DIXON,
Aug ? 1868 PB HODGES, Recruit'g o.
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The usdersigned jointly, having taken letters Of
administration the estate Of Wm Wallace; deceased
hereby notify all persons indebted TO the said de
ceased TO make immediate settlement, and those hay-
ing claims against him TO present them within tho
time prescribed this notice viii be pleaded In bar OF
their recovery. JANE A. WALLACE,
July u, 1868 3t-pd THOS. NJ. KERNS. AdmrT
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crazy, of "Wednesday, says that Col Biles, who is
now with his veteran egiment in the vicinity of
Decatur, Ala, the other day attacked part oftwo
regiments of the enemy, about six hundred strong,
at Fort Hindman, near Fort Donelson. lie killed
twenty, captured two Lieutenant Colones, one
Captain, four Lieutenants fifty eight privates, one
cannon, and had only two men of his command
slightly wounded. The prisoners have been sent
over the Straight" route to Rome, and viii &c
here in few days. .--- --
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DAVIDSON COLLEGE,. N. G,

The undersigned expects to keep constantly on hand
supply of good Chewing and Smoking TOBACCO;
also Snuff Writing Paper, Envelopes, Pins, Needles,
&C., with which he will be glad to ACCOMMODATE his
old friends and customers reasonable prices.
II. A. HUNTER, p. N.
Aug 3, 1868 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-04

TAXING CONFEDERATE BoNDs.-We nouce
that some few of contemporaries are arguing
against the. decision of the Secretary OF the
Treasury, that the interest derived from Coh1eo-
crate Bonds is taxable under the Confederate
tax law. Constitutional construers may be aoie 10
make fair argument against taxing Confederate
Bonds by the Confederate Government, but we
think common sense can educe many reasons why
they should be raxed. Money to support the oo'-
eminent must be raised. and those who dproper-
ty, whether Confederate State Bonds, or houses
and lots lands and negroes. must pay the taxes
and we can see sort of justice in exempting one
species of property and taxing another. Ii q man
invests his money in a State Bond even Con-
federte Bond, it is because he thinks he cannot IN
vest It in a better way-hc is Tin nine cases out OF
ten) influenced by the same motive that influence
those who invest in Bank stocks, real estate NC.
And justice demands that all be taxed to replehlsh
the public treasury and sustain the war tor our
rights and independence. This may not be in ac-
cordance with constitutional theories, bat it strikes
many of our people good common sense. we
think the decision of the Secretary is correct.
Those who have the means must not stop now to
argue the consttutionality of paying taxes. 1t
would be far better give onehalf of all our pro-
perty to sustain the Government, than be overrun
by blood thirsty and brutal enemies, and lose ALL
Some men are growing and complaining because
they required to pay the Government one-tenth
of certain farm products. We beg such to remem-
Der that if the yankees get possession of our country
they will only allow the producer onetenth as they
are doing in Tennessee and other sections in their
possession. We guess the farmers in Tennessee
(who are living under yankee yokc) would gladly
give one tenth of their corn and wheat and meat to
the Confederate Government to be permitted to en-
Joy the remaining nine -tenths. But the yankees
take the nine tenths and allow the producer one
tenth. Away, then, with all g-umbling and grow
ling among those who have enough to supply their
own wants and the wants of their Government. A
man who embarrasses the Government by re-
fusing to give it cheerful and liberal support, does
not deserve to be free.
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LATEST NEWS.

There no news ofspesia importance from any direc-
ton excepting the reported Confederate victory in Louis
ana The news from Charleston encourages the hope that
the enemy will fail entirely in his assaults on that city
The last accounts speak confidently of ability to de-
feat the enemy
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SALT! SALT /!

ONE HUNDRED WAGONS WANTED to haul Salt
from Saltville, VA for the county Of Mecklenburg.
Liberal contracts will be made. In my absence call
NJ L. Wristoa at Rock Island Office or J. II. Wilson
or Il. w. Alexander. -. 4. DIXON,
y Salt commissioner for Mccklenburg county.
July o. 1863 3t-pd
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NORTH CARoLINA's DEAD.-We are indebted
to the courtesy Of Mr. Neathery, of the Adjutant-
Generals office, (says the Raleigh Standard) for
the following full and correct list Of North Carroll
ma field officers who have lost their lives in the
service -
Mayor General.-Wiam D. Pender.
Btgddier Observation-Disclosures OBJ. Branch, George
b. Anderson, j. Johnston Pettgrew.
Golonels.-Montfort S. Stokes, Cherries c. Tew. Cas-
ton Meares Charles F. Fisher, Isaac E. Avery Reuben
p Campbell, Philetus w. Roberts, (died) Robert NJ.
Mckinney Champ Davis, Thomas j. Purdic, Matthew
Davis, (died,) Solomon Williams Henry X Burgwynn,
Richard H. Riddick, Charles c. Lee George B. Singei-
tary, J. Henry Morehead (died,) James c. S. Mellow
ellis.
Lieutenant Colonels-John c. Badham, Jun;us L.
HILL franklin J. Faison, Rufus X. Pepper, Sanders
Fulton, Robert II. Gray, died, Christopher C. Cole,
Thomas L. Lowe, (ded) Eli H. Miller, Oliver II. Pet
way, John A. Graves, NJ. Thomas Smith-l2
MGors-Tristrim L. Skinner John Howard Absolom
X. Smonton, Joha B. Andrews, (died Henry MaeRae,
(died) Thomas n. Crumpler, John H. Whitaker, Egbert
\. Ross, David P. Rowe, Ed Dixon, (died,) Laban
Odel- Edmund j. Christian. Abner B. Carmichael,
Thomas W. Mayhem, Joseph II. Sanders, John VI. kel-
" Archibald D. Crudup, Benjamin R. Huske, James 8.
WLiteEead-l9.
have not included in this list ColoRels Leagen-
tkorpe Christie snd Marshall, Lieut. Col. Parks and
Maj Richardson, reported to have been killed or to
have died OF wounds received in the late fights bnt
have included those who have died of disease.
We learn that Col Leventhorpe of the 18th Regi-
ment, is not dead He wounded in the wrist, not
dan geroHslr, bat was captured
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A FAIR PROPOSITION.
Leather offered in exchange for
Hides at old Prices.

We will pay old prices for Hides and Bark In eK-
chage for Leather old prices, we will also par
the highest market price in cash. for Hides and Tan
Bark at the Tan-Yard Of p. ". Brown.
July 81, 1868 ln-pd H. BROWN
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,.y'It will be seen by President Davis proelama-
ton that the Dist day of August is to oe observed
in the Confederate States as q day of fasting
humiliation and prayer. -
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$40 REWARD.

STRAYED. red and white muley COW, nearly dry.
She purchased for Mr. Howell somewhere in Union
county, The above reward will be paid to any who
will take her up and return her to inform
Aug. g. 1868 If SAAIL. J LOWRIE.
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EXTRAORDINARY YIELD OF WHEAr-Wm \
Myatt Esq, residing in this county, s"wed last
fell lot of three bushels and three pecks of pur
pie straw wheat, which yielded him by actual mea-
surement when thrashed out, one hnndred anl
thirty fire bushels of the very best and heaviest
kind of wheat. This yield is about thirty six
bushels to one-whereas II to is considered a
fine yield in this neighborhood. These are facts,
and the statement can be verified by abundant tes-
timony. Who can beat Mr.. Myatt?-Raleigh
.Tou1u01
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NOTICE.

All those indebted to DIR. L. H. ANDREWS, by note
account, will please come forward and mako mme-
date settlement to Mrs. i. II. ANDREWS, she in
tends leaving this place.
July 21. lSG3 81
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MA81IED.

On ihe 22d ut, Rev. j. D. Huff ham of Raleigh to
Sampson.
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DTET0-

In Lowndesboro5 Ala, on the Goth ut Harriet Jane
daughter OF Dr. A c. and Margaret McRee formerly
OF concord, n. CD in the sixth year Of her age.
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FINDING TREASURY NOTES.-The learn that
o1ou+ one million of dollars have been funded in
seven per cent Confederate Bonds at the Depository
IN this place, since the 22d of April last That
ought to make money little scarcer and reduce
prices
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CONSCRIPT OFFICE.

CAMP HOLMES, July 10Th, !863.O
The following Notice is hereby published for the in
formation of all concerned.
BY order of Col PETER MALLETT,
Comd't of Conscripts for ~ c.
j. w. MALLETT, Adit.
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MBANNEss.-The Yankees have again suspended
the exchange of prisoners because, it is said they
hold in their hands of Confederate prlso-
ners Their flag of truce boat came to City Poht
two or three times to carry off Yankee prisoners
but brought Confederate prisoners expecting In
this way to get all their out of our hands Our
Commissioner, unwilling to create any difficulty and
not suspectng the design of the Yankees, continued
to send off Yankee prisoners; but after finding
that the object of the enemy to hold an excess
in their hands, he the last boat back empty just
as it came. The brutal enemy crowding our
men into filthy prisons for the purpose of producing
disease and death, hoping in that way to destroy
Confederate soldiers. The Yankee authorities are
as mean as the Yankee people generally.
We still have several hundred Yankee officers IN
prison at Richmond, besides few hundred privates
P. S.-We that exchanging has been resumed
A flag of truce boat brought up 700 wounded Con-
federate soldiers Saturday last.
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THE STEAMER FLoRIDA.-Captain Maffitt COM
mander of the Confederate States steamer Florida,
has written a letter to his children at Fayetteville,
N. c., dated Pernambuco, Brazil, May 10. 1868,
from which the Fayetteville Observer makes the
following extract:
81. feel happy to tell you that the Florida has
been doing fierce business sine Up to May 18th she
eluded thirteen Federal -of-war sent to destroy
her and the Alabama. The Florida and Alabama
destroyed ten of the enemy's largest vessels April
22d, within sixty miles of each other, but up to May
ID have not metz
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WHOLESALE SwINDIING.-A man VINO gave his
name as B. Phillips brought ten negroes to this
Mace last week men, women and children, and sold
them nt auction for $4,000 After he had collected
the money and left, news was received that the
NEGROES were all Free and that they had been stolen
from the ncighborhood of Yorktown Va Phillips
represented that he bought the negroes at Peters
burg and produced forged papers to provesit. The
NEGROES assisted in the swndling operation by keep
ing concealed tho fact that they were reborn;
and when questioned about the matter they ac-
knowledged that they were free, and some of them
said they preferred being slaves to going back to
Virginia and live they had been living. Free
negroes fare rather badly new.
Phillips will weigh about 40 pounds, and is
about feet 10 inches high, black hair. black eyes,
brown beard and has a the top of the nose
the nose looks as if it had been broken. He
dressed in citizens clothes-black coat, brown
pants and checked shirt; though he has no doubt
changed his clothing. He is grand rascal and no
doubt regular swinder. A liberal reward will be
paid for his apprehension. He protested to be a
citizen of Richmond
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A CALL FROM GEN. LEE.-Gen. Lee has issued
the following order:
All officers and soldiers absent from this
army. who able to do duty, and not detached on
special service, are ordered to return Immediately.
The Commanding General calls upon all soldiers to
rcjon their respective reg imcnts at once. To re-
main at home in this the hour of countrys need,
is unworthy the manhood Of Southern soldier.
While you proudly bonst that you belong to the
Army of Northern Virginia, let it not be said that
you deserted your comrades in contest in which
everything you held dear is at stake. The Com
handing General appeals to the people of the States,
to send forth every able to bear to aid the
brave soldiers, who have often beaten back our
foes, to strike decisive blow for the safety and
SanctIty OF our homes, and the indepenence of our
country.
by command of General II. E. LEE
n. e. REGIMENTs.-In the table which we pub
shed last week, showing the losses sustained by n
{. Regiments in the battles near Gettysburr Pa
there were some errors. We therefore republish
the table and add the number of casualties in other
Regiments Eaoeived since our last publication: