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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-05-06


Hhers will be another War Meeting at
the cornsr Of Third and Main streets this
evening, when the committees which
were appointed last evening will report,
and efforts made 10 fill the COMPANY nov
recruiting to the mAxinun. 81
The time for raisisg the ten thousand
has almost expired. Your country calls;
Gov. stone demands, and freedom, weep.
UNCOVER her loyal slain, bsskens yeu to
the rescue and stands ready to crown y ron
all with q chapiet Of undying fame. Your
fathers, brothers and sons in the 6sld srV
relying on you for assistance in shis boar.
Shall they receive itY
Let not consciencc make you linrer
Nor Of fitness fondly dream -
The pluck and patriotism which you
have clsiped are nov put to the test.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-05-06

Police CouEr.-There was but one
sase before the Recorder yesterday: A
man named Nadisso Brovn, and /.
woman who said abe was his vifs. we're
yesterday morning arrested for theft after
they mad got on board the steamer Die
Vernon fog trip down the river. Thn
couple had been stopping At the Demips
House, and while they we're there had
managed to purloin several articles 81
clothing, jswelry, &c., from the rooms oc-
cupled BY the boafdefs aud trsyel6r..
ihe goods were missed before the bo.s
!. started and they were arrested, and broseb,
before the Recorder and boaed over q
Court for the sum Of s5O0:each. and i,
the absencs Of bail were taken q q,
calAboose, and in the Afternoon taken q
Fort Madison and eonAasd ID jail.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-05-06
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Price eioo Boz. Sold by Drukkisfs everyvhere.
JOHN J. KR0NKRl PRINCIPAL xr~rt
epfs-dAwSm 80 che~tuut ST. Phiiad~lphi>
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15
TAX IN KIND.
oFFIcE Posr QUARTERMAsTER, sra |

OFFICE Post QCARTERhAsTER, sra DIsTRfCT,Q
Charlotte, n. C., March ., 1894. J
1t is horeby ordered that all the 1.-THE for the year
1863 in the 9Th Congressional District n c. of Data,
buckwheat, cured hay and fodder, moasses made OF
cane beans Irish potatoes, wheat, rye, rice, sugar,
wool, peas and ground peas be delivered TO my Agents
by the list day of April, IS64.
After that date my Agents will refuse TO receive any
of the above named articles.
An extension of the time will be given for the deliv-
cry of Coru and Bacon
1t is further ordered that all the Cotton be delivered
at the Gin Houses designated by my Agents aud that
the producer take The gin-housemans receipt for the
number of pounds of lint cotton which his estimate
calls for and before the ct day Of April 1864, deliver
the receipt TO my Agents 10 whom he delivered the
other articles of his tithc. In sections where gin
house can he found my Agents will authorize the de-
livery at this Depot Of small lots of Cotton put up as
securely as possible by hand.
1t is further ordered that all receipts given by the
High Shoals Iron Company, Garrett Bros, aud by Jas
Thigpen, be presented by the farmers holding them
TO my Agents to whom the farmers respectively de-
vered other articles Of the in kind. Unless this
is done by the LIST OF April 1854, the receipts Of these
parties will not be recognized by ard The 1.-THE OF
the farmers holding te will be chrged against them.
Farmers are directed TO deliver fair sample ofIher
Bacon (bog rOnnd aud hereby notified thar unless
they deliver the toll number of pounds, which their
estimates call for, they will not be recepied
Allow TO say, To the mnendaiion Of the sth
Congressional Dist, that n1on $4,000 bushels Wheat
and 90 900 bushels Corn and other articles in proper
ton have been collected, great portion OF which
have found their way 10 the army The people have
done well. and II is be hoped thai not farmer
in the District will refuse deliver his 1.-THE in !ull
for the Government needs il.
understand that some persons are apprehensve
that they will get pay for potatiUn IN
Of the eight miles prescribed by law. They shall be
paid when they shall have delivered all their 1.-THE.
Agents will take pnins to give publicity 10 this no.
tice. Al FINGER,
Capt. p. Q. II. sih Dist, N. @.
orpb
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15

A wARNING TO HoARDERs.-Thc Yankee cay
that in their late expedition ny thc ChoWan Riye'
in Eastern North Carolina, they destroyed three
hundred and City pounds OF bacon. ia sddil'oU 90
other supplies And in other porrinI- OF tie
couHtry We see it stated that the enemy have de
stroyed vast amounts of provisions 1t those who
held these provisions had sold fair proportion -
the government aud TO the needy in their resP+c
tive sections. they would not have fell into ,hs
hands of the enemy. The fact is, in almost every
part of tie country farmers aud others are boAra
ing up great deal more grain aud meat than is
necessary for their own wants; bur It you apply to
one of these hoarders to purchase EHle corn and
meat, you told in dolefu strains that provisions
scarce that they can't spare any. A lie,
palpahle lie 1.-THE enemy should happen to come
along you would then hear Of destruction of large
amounts ofeatables. Why will our own people
act so HleanIy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15
FROM MISSISSIPPI.

gentleman who left Meridian Saturday morn
ing. informs that far then known at that
point, every thing comparatively quiet in the
State 1t ascertained positively that the Federas
had all left the Northern counties, and with the excep
ton of the troops Vicksburg and the Yazoo, and
the garrison at NatcheZ, the State clear of them.
The people along the line of Sherman's march were
returning to their homes, and endeavorng to accom-
modate themselves to existing circumstances best
they could Many THE planters were without teams,
and had but little help ica but their wants would be
supplied by those in the districts not oyerrun to
able them to put in crop sufficient for Their own ne
cessities.
The work of requiring the railroads and telegraph
lines being prosecuted vigorously.
RICHMOND March Il.-An official despatch received
the War Department light from Gen. Polk says
Gems Ross and Richs rdsOn attacked Iazoo City, on
the 5th and captured many stores and destroyed much
cotton about to be shipped. We captured quite
Der of prisoners. Our loss was fifty killed and woun
ded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15
LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA.

The Petersburg Express of Saturday last gives the
| following particulars of the attack on the enemy at
Suffolk, Va, by Gen. NJ. W. Ransom with North
| Carolina brigade
Gen Ransom learning that the Yankee troops had
occupied Suffolk Sunday moved his force from the
nelghborhood OF Somerton, and reached Bethlehem
church on Wednesday morning. About 10 O'Clock in
the day his skirmishers advanced to the Merry Oak
TWO miles from town, where some negro pckets
posted. They fed and were pursued into the town,
where regiment of negro cavalry were stationed.
The hight took place in the Streets the negroes dis
mounting after the first fire and flying in every direc
ton. Several killed in the streets, and many
took shelter in vacant house. just beyond the limits
OF The town. the east. This house was charged by
our men, and all but four captured These four re-
fused to surrender and the house fred When the
hames were well underway, came out firing upon
our he did So and killed. The other three
remained and were consumed in the flames The flying
negroes pursued to Jericho Rum where they tore
up the bridge also the bridge at the Canal quarter
of mile distant. Ransoms forces pursued and
charged the camp at Beruards MILL the Yankees run
ming though the arch fend of the regions of wo
after them. Having only small force of cavalry they
could not be followed The camps and quartermasters
stores destroyed, the men first supplying them
could bring off conveniently. .sf
We lost three in the engagement and the num-
Der killed of the enemy about thirty We had two
men captured and have not learned how many pris-
took. The affair is regarded very brilliant
Several of the negro soldiers killed in this battle
belonged to gentlemen in Suffolk, and died in few
hundred yards of their old homes
Gen. Ransom obtained from the enemy some fine
horses, piece of artillery, and many small arms
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15
For the Western Democrat.

+ At meeting of the members of Go F, 35th N
G Infantry, held at Camp near Hamilton, G, on
the 18th day of February, 1864, motion, Sergt
John l. Ritch was called to the Chair and Sergt
NJ Houston appointed Secretary.
On motion, Sergt NJ nj Yandle, Corpl A L Nc
Call and Private j N Fincher were appointed a
committee draft resolutions for the action of the
meeting. The committee retired and in short
time returned and reported the following preamble
and resolutions:
Whereas, our term of enlistment in the army of
the Confederate States is drawing to close, and
that independence which We at first volunteered
to achieve has not been secured, but that our ruth
less foe still continues to seek subjugation by
waglng war upon US unparalleled in history tor
barbarity and cruelty, trying to despoil OF all
that is and dear to freemen; and were we to
fail to resist such an invasion of our soil and abuse
of our rights, we should be unworthy of the trust
reposed in US; therefore
Resolved, That we members of Co F, 35th n.
c Infantry, declare ourselves re-enlisted for the
war, pledging to our comrades in arms that we
will never forsake them, nor lay down arms
until the tide of invasion is rolled back from our
land.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be
sent to the Western Democrat for publication.
ly adopted.
j, J.. RITCH, Chairman.
A. NJ. HOUsTON, Sec'y.
1.-THE above Company is from Mecklenburg
county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15
TOWN TAXES.

All persons residing in the Town Of Charlotte, OF
owning property therein, the fret day OF Febrnay
1884, hereby notified 10 make of their tar
able property TO the Town Clerk during this month Of
March.
Residents Of the Town are required 10 give 10 the
number and location Of their lots, nnbsr Of taxable
polls whites slaves and free negroos) feir lots
in their employ; Of nett interest dividend &c,
received or due during the yeafiefisg February st
value Of gold and silver plate and watches value Of
pianos and carriages; amount of goods and
merchandise. Of aEy description brought into the
for SALE number OF dogs owned their lots, and all
other taxable items a. specified in the charter
Commission merchants aHd transient traders are
quired to return aud pay amount Of merchandise Of
every description brought into The town for sale.
Persons failing TO make their By the last day
of March will be liable to double tax.
Returns received AZ the onice Of tho Clerk nj the
Branch Bank of North Carolina from a TO y. m,
from this date to March 81, 1854
THoS> W DEWEY,
March l. 64 It Town Clerk.
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To the Friends of The Soldiers through.
out the COnfederacy.
QUARrERMAsTER GENERALS DEPARTMENT, |
RAf1RoAD BUREAU, Richmond, Feb. 20, 1864

RAftRoAD BUREAU, Richmond Feb. 20. 1864.
The friends and relatives of soldiers in the Army OF
Northern Virginia are hereby notified that an arrange
ment has this day been effected with the Southern Ex-
press Company carry all package of food and
ing apparel to Richmond, Va.
To the advantages thus obtained through the
Express Company, the following instructions must be
observed
Packages must not contain more than hundred
pounds be we'll secured and plainly marked, and sent
the expense of the shipper either of the Soldiers
Relief Associations, which located as follows:
In North Carolina at Raleigh in South Carolina at
Columbia: in Georgia, at Augusta in Alabama, al
Montgomery; or TO any other point at which one of
these Associations have Office.
The Agents of these Associations will there take
charge of them and ship daily, By Southern Express
Company the proper Agents of the respective States
ut Richmond who will Them distributed the
proper individual owners.
To the wishes of the soldiers and 10 give them
a certain and speedy communication with home, the
Southern Express Company has agreed give this
freight preference over everything else; and in order
that no obstacle the success Of lauda-
BILE an enterprise, the several Railroad Companies are
hereby requested render the Express Company such
facilities will enable IL to make this arrangement
complete success.
As the Southern Express Company assumes all re-
sponsibility of the transportation of these packages,
Relief Associations requested withdraw their
Agents who have heretofore acted travelling mes
sengers If the relief Associations will establish agen
ces in the Of other armies they may enjoy the
privileges hereby secured to the Army OF Northern
Virginia. F. w. SIMS,
Approved, Lieut. Col. and Quartermaster.
4. 4. LAwloS, Quartermaster General
OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
Augusta, Ca, Feb 20, 1854. I
The Southern Express Company hereby notify the
friends and relatives of Soldiers in the Army Of North
ern Virginia aid elsewhere that they prepared
carry out arrangements as announced in the above
card and that they will do all in their power fulfil
its requirements. JAMES SHUTTER,
Genl Supt L Acting Prest So. Exp Co.
March Is, 1854 st
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For the Western Democrat.
CAMP 8TH N. C. REGIMENT,

CAMP 9TH N. u. REGIMENT, I
Petersburg, Va, February 10, 1864.
At meeting of the young of Co H, 9Th N
c. Regt., L j Ludwick called to the Chair
and Michael Cook requested to act Secretary of
the meeting.
The Chairman then explained the object of the
meeting i'll brief and credtable manner.
On motion. the Chairman appointed the following
men as a committee to draft preamble and resolu-
TONS expressive of the sentiments of this meeting
viz d H Ridenhour, d Isenhour, NJ A Goodman,
l. Peck, j Fisher and d L Bost.
The committee retired and after short absence,
returned and reported the following preamble and
resolutions which read and unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, have willingly cast lots with
those who now battling for the glorious cause of
freedom and religious liberty; and whereas have
been for nearly three long years energetically en-
gagged in writing to the young ladies, to whom So
ciety owes its very existence, and having failed to
elicit from their fair hands any favorable response
whatever; and it becoming aarmingly manifest that
they have forgotten those in whose hands they
placed a fragrant bouquet. and like the Spartan
mothers of old while waving their hankerchefs bade
go forth and defend the soil all love most
and are now willingly suffering themselves to be
led victim to the shrine of Hymen by the rustic
hands of those whose locks have long since whten-
ed by the frosts of many winter; therefore be it
Resolved lst., That it is our avowed purpose
never to write again or make love to any OF the
young ladies of Cabarrus, Rowan Stany countless
until we shall have the full assurance that CORES
pondence would be reciprocal.
Resolved. I'd, That this is leap gear, would
most cordially extend to them the liberty of choosing
from. among us those with whom they prefer
pondlng, and thereby secure happy and success
full issue.
Resolved, Sd, That while we are undergoing the
hardshps of camp life, in defending the fair of
our land, we do heartily disapprove of their willing
ness to be tied with Hynenia chords to militia eff
GERS, grey-haired ridoacers, or old bachelors.
Resolved, 4th, That we willingly overlook their
former lukewarm treatment toward US, and cheer
fully submit to their being escorted all necessary
occasions by boys whose faces have NOT yet sprout-
ed for the BARRIERS blade; but in wise shall this
privilege extend far to mar the best interest
of the soldier.
Resolved, 5th, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be sent the Western Democrat, Raleigh
Standard and Salisbury Waterman for publication.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
H. Il. j. LUDWICK, Chm.
MICHAEL, Cook. Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15

SPECIE.-Two weeks ago gave it opin-
ion that gold and silver was taxed in kind by the
new Confederate tax law; and that the
Secretary of the Treasury has decided. SO that
those who have been boarding the precious metals
will have to contribute five per cent of it to the Gov
eminent. This will bear rather hard on the Banks,
for they required by the laws of the different
States to keep a certain amount of specie on hand,
and it is right that they should do so. Individuals
who have been depreciating the Government cur
rency by paying enormous prices for gold and sill
ver for specializing boarding purposes, ought to
be made to shell out little to replenish the com
mon Treasury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15

News FOR THE LADIEs.-A glance over q
late fashion plate, which comes to US through the
blackade, will inform our lady friends of the styles
now in vogue across the water.
First, the bonnet is still sky scraped, very deep
from crown to the front, not dropping at all over
the face, or mashed IN, gutter style, ala Marie
Louise both of these being now passe. A profu-
sion of flowers, lace and ribbon ornaments these
immense head-pieces
The prevailing taste in dress silks seems to be
for small figures solid grounds. Apple green,
chocolate brown and Marie Louise blue are the fa-
vorite colors. The lower edge of the skirt is al
ways trimmed, sometimes with puff, edged with
quilting of worsting braid; oftener elaborate
pattern worked in velvet ribbon, and medal;nns
of velvet and lace The bodies detached from
the skirts, and have double points both back and
front Girdes are worn with plain waists; they
are made of MORE, corded with Russia leather,
aud trimmed with leather buttons. Open sleeves
are always worn in full dress Garibaldi waists
are now made with yokes
Hoops are still in high favor. Small standing
collars and fancy or black velvet necktes are also
woru.- Columbia Cdrolipran.
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TAX In KIND.
CON is WANTED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

OFFICE P. O. NJ, srB DIST. n. G.,
Charlotte, March 9, ls64. (
The producers of this District hereby notified to
deliver their Bacon TO my Agents as fast they
take care Of it.
Agents who have not already notified the people to
deliver Bacon will do so just they pos
sbly make arrangements for safe keeping and dStrbI
tion and they will record the date of such notification
1t is but right that | should inform the people that
if they do pay their in kind in ful they be-
come liable the penalty of FIVE tunes the assessed
money value of the unpaid portion.
The Government must have the produce and the
above penalty will be incurred, provided all articles
taxable except Corn and Bacon delivered prior
to lst day of April, 1864 S. NJ. FINGER
March Is, 1864 st Capt and Q NJ, 9Th Dist.
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Bank of Charlotte, N. e.,

The Board of Directors of this Bank have passed the
following order to be published for the information Of
all concerned:
Ordered That Depositors in this Bank whether
special genera be notified draw their deposits
or authorize the Bank fund The before tue
day of April next.
JNO. J. BLACKWOOD Pres't. -.
P S. The Bank will cheerfully attend to the funding
in the per Bonds being issued by the Gov
eminent of all monies of its customers and also Of
soldiers families. ..-.
March 10, 1864 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-15
LATEST NORTHERN NEWS.

Northern news to the 10th has been received and
600 Confederate prisoners by flag of truce serious
collision occurred between the troops people of south
Illinois, The northern draft has been postponed 1t
is reported that Gen Meade has been
on charges preferred by Gen Sickes Gold. has ad-
vanced in New York to l693. The Yankees are a
good deal alarmed about invasious by 'rebels."
The from Europe is full of recognitisn rumors
again. 1t is now said that France will act alone in
case England refuses to join in recognizing the Con-
federacy'
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MICHAEL Cook, Secretary.

THE YANKEE NEGRO SOLDIERS AT THE
LIBBY.-It has already been stated that four ne
gro soldiers had been captured the Peninsula
(James City county, by a few OF Col. Shingler's
cavalry, and brought to Richmond and lodged in
the Libby Prison. 1t was the first installment of
negro soldiers received, the colored Yankees
heretofore broug hit in being mostly camp followers
officers servants and the like. Those thus recev-
ed were objects of great curiosity their arrival
at the prison. These fellows report that three ne
gro regiments came up to meet Fitzpatrick and par
ticpate in the anticipated sack of this city by or
ders of Gen. Butler. Two of these Yankees are
as black as the ace of spades; the other two ale
yellow. One had runaway from his owner, a resi-
dent Of Delaware, aud another, who belongs to
Captain Lewis of the Eastern Shore OF Virginia,
said he had been forcibly carried away and made
to take up arms and go in the 'Uni army
All four OF the colored brethren were put in the
same room with Dahleren's officers, proceeding
to which the latter offered the most strenuous OBJ
lection, even calling the new corners I'D mig
gers, and abiding to their odoriferous properties.
The Virgin darkey being questioned, said that
when the reg iment to which he was attached re-
ceived marching ORDERS he went to his Captain and
asked him where he was going. On the latter re-
plying, "to fight" the courage of the darkey evap
grated, and he declared he mot able to go
any how" After Il gets dar,' he added, Il CAM
fight no how, and will have to lef soon.'' His
Captain said ne must go, and assured him that he
would be made to fight, as there would be crowd
enough behind him to make him do so. He
asked by some body at the prson, whether he
would be willing to take the oath of allee lance to
the Confederacy? He quickly replied, eyes,
massa; takes any thing l can get my hands on"
He appeared quite humble and submissive The
Ohio darkey is reported as sassy" speaking bold
ly when questioned He intimated, in answer to
question, that he s'was fetched here as soler"
All of these negroes, when taken, were clothed in
the uniforms usually worn by soldiers Of the U. S.
army, and had arms in their hands. 1t has not
yet been determined what shall be done with
them. Possibly, all four may be runaway negroes,
and, therefore, liable to be called for by their
At present, as intimated, they occupy the
same quarters that the officers of Dahlgrens COM
mand do
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FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

There quite fight at Rutledge, few days
since. The Federals were whipped. The most fatter-
ing accounts continue to be received from Longstreet
army.
We learn that Gen Morgan's expedition to Kentucky
which ready to start has been countermanded
and it has been intimated that "Morgan and his mem
have been ordered to join Lee and Forrest in Mssissp
pi, clear out Grerson, Smith & Co. This will be
great disappointment to the Tennesseeans and Ken
tuckians but the powers Richmond know best " ha
disposition make of Morgan and shall rejoice to
hear that Mississippi is freed from the free
booterS.-A tiantu Register.
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Announcement.

MoNRos, N c., March 18th, 1854.
We take the liberty of announcing Col. SAMUEL
Fl. WALkUP, of the 4sth n. c. Regiment, candi-
date for the Senate composed of the counties of
and Arson. Also THOMAS MARSH, ESQ, to repre-
the county of Union in the Commons in the
General Assembly of North Carolina.
SEVERAL CITIZENS
March 10 te-pd of Union County