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Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28
Bounty 10 Volunteers.

The Commissioners Of the levy court held a
special meeting on Tuesday last, to consider the
propriety Of granting bounty TO volunteers,
when the sum of 500 was voted TO each axccl =
ted VOLUNTEER in the War the amount to be
paid in instruments, viz, S25 to be paid when
mustered into service, and the balance in month
ly payments of $40 per month.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

Is,sll,l12
ll4,7sa.535

~ regards the future state of the trade, We
have only room to remark that there will be
abundant collicry capacity TO supply all the
coal the market will require, even ii the increase
should run up to million Of tons the present
ycnr; but We doubt whnher there will be facil-
tiles to transport such an increase to MARKET
:he prices this year will depend npon the abil-
NY OF the miners, g., TO maintain the present
rates Of wages, and the charges adopted by the
different carrying companies. So far there has
been no reduction in wages in the coal regions,
and the future rates will depend altogether on
the supply and demand when the spring trade
opens. Potsrilie Miuers Journal.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28
N A K Ri e D i.

On the Goth inst, by the Rev. A. j.
Weddell, Lieut.. James NJ. Shober, TO
Miss Lucy Il. adopted daughter of A. NJ.
1. Bush, Esq. Of this city. Somerset
Herald please copy.
On the same day bj the Same. Mr.. G.
F. Hartzell, to Misc Jennie L. Percs,
both Of FroNhurg.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

ARREST OF Col. FIsM.-On Sunday
evening last, Col. VIM. Fish, for more
than year past Military Provost Mar
shall Of the city of Baltimore, was arrcs-
ted by an order from the Secretary Of
War. The charges against him arc Off
cial misconduct, involving fraud and cor
ruption. He was conveyed to the old
Capital Prison at Washington.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

CLEARING THE ConsERs.-For sometime past
the sidewalks on the corners of Baltimore and
Mechanic Streets have been tlironged with loaf
with the passage of persons going to and from
church. On Sunday last, Capt. Bonaker, the
Provost Marshall ordered his guard TO dispcrsc
the crowd, and in very short time the nuis-
npce WAS removed
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

PENNSYLVANIA FARMER AND GARDNER is the
name of useful monthly paper designed as
title indicates for the Farmer and Gardner-
The number before us is well worth the peru
sal being rcplete with valuable information 10
the farmer and gardener. See advertisement
in another column
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

EXTENSIVE SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-The An.
derson tract or tracts of land, embracing about
TO- 900 acres, was sold on Tuesday last Joseph
II. Scranton of Philadelphia, became the pur-
chaser. Amount paid for the whole sci, 700.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

GARrESEn's MONTHLY We have before us.
the january number of this neat and useful
Monthly. published in Philadelphia, at the low
price of 81 so per year. Its prospectus may be
found in another column.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

RAIL ROAD AccIDENT.-Mr.A Alexander
Donaldson was killed on Friday last, by
the overturning of the sleepers car. His
remains were taken to Baltimore on Sat
urday. .-..
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28
Capture or q Yankee Train and
Yankees

1t is no longer n secret that portion
Of our cavalry forces. under command Of
General Fitz Lee and -FOUR man" Gener-
al Rosscr, have been looking after the
Yankees, Yankee trains, &C., in the noun
tsins Of Hardy They have hada t:rri-
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

TIRED OF IT.-Mcnadier Bruce, son of Henry
Bruce ESD, of this place, who joined Imboden' 8
corps at the time of the raid last summer, re-
turned TO his home few days since, heartily
tired of seeing the rebel elephant.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

WIN. b White, contractor for haver-
sacks for the army, has been convicted Of
gouging the Government, and sentenced
to fine Of $4,000 and imprisoned until
il il paid.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

PREMIUM FOR RECRUITING DISCONTINUED.
The Secretary of war has ordered the
discontinuance Of the payment of pre-
MUM of two dollars to or for accepted re-
cruits for volunteer regiments. No pay
mcnt to veteran volunteers, or recruits
for volunteer regiments, will in future be
paid. ..
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

CUMBERLAND OPERA HorsE.-This popular
during the last week, to witness the pcrfor-
nance of Bon EDWARDS Great Combination
Troupe. See advertisement in another column
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Jno B. Keller, Auc-
'ioneer sold at public sale, on Saturday last,
the Crabtrce Farm, known as the Poor House
property, near 0ldtown, for the sum of S225 90.
ID. N. Tuthill purchaser.
On the. same day was sold the Jennings Run
Railroad property, near Barrellvile Nd, for
the sum Of $500. Joseph Sprigg Jr., purcha-
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

GS- Attention is called to the Advertisement
of Mr.. John Young of this place, who offers
for sale his stock of Canal Boats, Horses, Mules,
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28
Increase, l,77o,2 3O s07. 2es

Giving the enormous increase of 1855, 400
tons which Is more than one-forth of the whole
consumption of last year. % AZ
AT the commencement of the business for the
year no one anticipated such an increase. par
llcqiariy when prices ruled SO high, but it is
only another evidence of the great prosperity of
The North notwithstanding the great Rebellion
and the extent to which the manufacturing in
dnstry Of the country is pushed to supply the
wants OF the Government and the people 70
The following table exhibits the progress of
The trade from the commencement in 1920 to
1854, o period Of A years.: .f. .r
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28

The ice in New York harbor is 60 thick
as to damage shipping.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-28
10 ADVERTISERS /!
Coal Statistics.

We furnish our readers this week with our
Annual Statistics Of the Coal Trade. They arr.
Ill Official except from one point and show an
increase in the production for the year une1-
smpled in the history OF the trade. ..
AFTER separating the Coal which passed over
the different Railroads, we find that the whole
production Of Coal was as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
WESTERNS 2DEMooRAr@ oHARLoTTE,a IN. Q.

thereof or of the means of cultvatingfh same, by
reason of the presence the proximity of the ene
nv. the assessment on such property may be re-
duced, in proportion to the damage sustained by
the owner, or the tax assessed thereon may be re-
duced in the same ratio by the district collector.
satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the own
er or assessor. sz-.-5 -.
Sec s. That the taxes on property laid for the
wear 1864. shall be assessed as the day of the
passage of this act and be due and collected the
first of June next, soon after practicable,
allowing extension of ninety days West of the
Mississippi river. The additional taxes on incomes
or profits for the year 1863 levied by this act shall
be assessed and collected forthwith; and the taxes
ON incomes profits for the year 1864 shall be as
sessed and collected according to the provisions of
the tax and assessment acts of 1868.
Sec z. So much of the tax act of the Oath day of
April 1868, as leyies tax ON incomes derived from
property effects on the amount value of WHICH
tax is levied by this act and also the first section
of said act, suspended for the year 1864 and
estimated rent hire interest property cred-
its herein taxed ad vatoren, shall be assessed or
taxed as incomes under the fax act of 1863
Sec g.. That the tax imposed by this act on bonds
of the Confederate States heretofore issued, shall
in no case exceed the intesest the same, and
such bonds, when held by for minors or lunatcs,
shall be exempt from the tax in all where the
interest Oh the same shall exceed one thousand
dollars.
adopted in February, 1861 s5
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
Headquarters Reserve, y, c.


The following extract of a law of Congress entitled
GAN Act to organize forces during the war;, is
published for the information and guidance OF all con-
cerned - ssa
Sec g. That hereafter the duties of Provost and Hos
pital Guards and Clerks, of Clerks, Guards, Agents,
Employees or Laborers in the Commissary and quar-
termaster Departments in the Ordnance Department,
and Clerks ald Employees of Navy Agents. as also in
the execution of the Enrolment Acts and all similar
duties shall be performed by persons who are within
the ages of eighteen and fortyve years, and who by
the reports of Board of Army Surgeons, shall be re-
ported unable perform active service in the field
but capable of performing some of the above named
duties, far practicable the President specifying
which, and when those persons shall have been assign
ed those duties, shall detail assign to their per-
formance such bodies Of troops or individuals required
be employed under the Fifth Section of this Act as
may be needed for the discharge of such dues Pro-
Udd that persons between the ages of seventeen and
eighteen shall be assigned to these duties; Povi-
ded furt that nothing contained in this Act shall be
construed prevent the President from detailing
Artisans, Mechanics, persons of scientific skill to
perform indispensable duties in the Departments of Bu
rcaus herein mentioned.
Sec. s. That any Quartermaster or assistant Guar
termaser, Commissary Assistant Commissary other
than those serving with Regiments and Brgades in the
feld,) or officer in the Ordnance Bureau. or Navy
Agent or Provost Marshall or officer in the Conscrpt
service who shall hereafter employ reai in in his
employment any person. in any of their said Depart
ments Bureaus, or in any of the duties mentioned in
the Eight Section Of this Act in violation of the prov
sions thereof SHALL conviction thereof by court
martial military court. be cashered and it shall be
the duty of any Department and District Commander,
upon proof by the oath of any credible person that any
such officer has violated this provision Immediately to
relieve such officer from duty, and said Commander
shall take promp, measures to have him tried for such
offence, and any Commander, aforesaid, failing to
perform the duties enoned by this Section SHALL upon
being duly convicted thereof be dismissed from the
service. ..
Approved February 18th 1864.
By command of Lit General HOLMES.
JNO. w. HINSDALE, A. A. General.
October 3, 1864. St,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18

ton of the amount which such State may be entitled
to claim.
Approved June IA, 1864 l42
An act further to amend san act TO reduce the
cy and to authorize new issue Of notes and bonds,
approved Feb II, 1864 sSz<
The Congress of the Confederate States OF america
do enact That the above reced act be further amend
ed so as to allow States which have funded the treas
cry of the old Issue held by them under the pro-
visions of the sac. reduce the currency ana 10 au-
rhorize new issue Of notes and bonds approved Feb
ruary I7lh 1864 exchange the certificates or bonds
received for the issue of treas notes. IN the
proportion, and the same conditions as proVl-
ded in said act aud the amendaory thereof, au-
thorzng the exchange of old notes held by the States
for notes of the issue.
Approved June IA, 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
Sd Finger Longest.


Runaway, the Goth June, 1864, my house servant
JOHN LEE, 81 years of age five feet 6 inches high
yellow complexion, slender form, negro features
pleasant eountenance, ausibe manners, quick spoken
The third finger eachhand being the longest He was
raised in Charlotte n c., where his mother and rela
ions and he may be lurking in that vicinity He
had when be left roundabout of pul pie drill has
also yellow summer coat; is disposed dress fne
and in this way may escape notice. The above re-
ward will be paid for his return to me- or lodged in
Jail so that can get him. Any information concern
ing him may be left with S A. Harris.
R. A SPRINGS,
Aug. /, 1864. If Rock Hill P. o. s G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
State ofN. CaroIina-GastonC County

Court IEeos and QNaTler SessIons-4Wg Term, 1864.
Caharino Hagar John Hagar, ct al.
Petition for dover.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the children of Frederick Hagar, and Sally Frost de-
PENDANTS in this case residents of this State,
it is ordered that publication be made in the Western
Democrat for six successive weeks notifying said par
ties appear at the Court House in Dallas on the 7th
Monday after the 4h in September next then and there
to plead answer demur to said petition; otherwise
judgmcn at pro confesso will be entered as to them.
Witness, W. D. Glenn, Clerk 6f said Court at office
in Dallas the 7h Monday after the 4h Monday in June,
1864 w. D. GLENN. Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
Conscrinf Notice.
CHIEF ENROLLING OFFICE. Sth district
SALISBURY, n. c., Sept, "a, '64
General Orders Number SO

CHIEF ENROLLING OFFICE otn dIstlctr
SALISBURY, n. c., Sept, "a, 64 )
General Orders. Number SO.
The attention Local Enrolling Officers is called to
Circular No 45 c. o. requiring the Medical Examining
II Local Enrolling Officers will carefully prepare arolI
of ali persons in their respective Counties between the
ages of and fifty years. who have been heretofore
discharged recommended for duty in OF the Depart
mens Of the Government by Surgeons certificate All
persons whose appear these rolls are required to
appear before sad Board in order that their papers may be
revised at the following times and places, viz:
AT Shelby. Cleaveland county Oct 5th, 6th 9TH. ~
Iincolnton, Lincoln county, Oct 10th and llth
I. Dallas CASTOR county. Oct. 18th and 14th.
Monroe Union county, Oct. 18th. 18th. goth
Charlotte Meckenburg county, Oct 3d. 24th, 25th,
and 26th.
ss'Concord. Cabarrus county, Oct 9th and 2Sth.
Newton Catawba county, Oct 3lst and lst q I'd Nov
JII Sick and wounded soldiers will have opportun-
ity to have their furoughs acted upon By Order Of
lst Lieut.. J. N. PRIOR,
Chief E. o. Sth Congressional District.
Sentember 26. 1864 1t.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
TAKEN UP

And Committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg county,
the 10Th of February last, negro woman who says
her LUCY and belongs to Nick Davis of Rich
mond: Said negro is about 25 years old very black
aud rather under medium size. She that she was
persuaded off from Richmond by a man who gave his
name as Robinson. She was arrested The
the N. G. Railroad near Charlotte, N. G. The
is hereby notified to come forward prove property,
pay charges and take her away, she will be dealt
" th the law directs.
r. N. WHITE, Sheriff.
March Is, 1864 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
aassarteraaaasser's Office,

NKEENsBOKO, n. G, Sept. I, I0bF.
Proposals win be received this office for furnish
ing the Confederate States with 0000 Horse and Mule
Collars, 5000 Wagon Saddles, 5000 Wagon Buckets,
Wagon Harness and Leather. Also for making trace
chains, Horse and Mule shoes, and horseshoe nails
Samples ofsaddles and collars will be furnished from
this Office and iron supplied to contractors
S. R. CH!SMAN, Maj. Qm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
Wool CARDENG.

will be ready in few days 10 Card Wool. Owing
to the high price paid for cards. prefer calding at
old prices and take Wool, Taow, &c, for pay. WISH
the lady of every family to see that the cuckleburs
are well picked OUT and send one pound one pint
of soft grease for every ten pounds of wool.
j. STIREWALT
June 81, 1864 Mill Hill, Cabarrus county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18

On the 25th inst the Medical Purvey or will be pre-
pared to purchase Corn, Rye, Barley and Lard for
which market prices will be paid and Sugar Coffee
Rice Salt Cotton Yarn and Cloth will be given in part
payment when desired.
J. 7, JOHNSON, Surg. Med Pur.
Med. Pur's Office, Charlotte March IL 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
FOEs q E.E.

A VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY,
Consisting of TEXT BOOKS, and other desirable
and works, all in excellent order. Catalogues
may be had at the Store of James McKimmon, Esq ,
and information with regard to- the SALE by applica
ton to MRS. JOHN w. ELLIS
The Books can be seen at any time, if preferred
RALEIGH. Sent. -. 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
RECEIVERS NOTICE.

will sell at Newton Monday 24th October, 1864,
the tenth interest of H. X keylor alien enemy
in 800 of land ing Shoal Creek, in Catawba
county, joining Martin Icehower and others
Terms. Cash confirmation of the sale by the Con-
federate Court Note and security for purchase money
D. SCHEN-K, Receiver.
September 49, 1864. St.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
March Is, 1864
COPPERAS.

TAYLOR l. ASBURY now prepared to furnish
by the ton or otherwise. fine article of Oopperas
superior to any English offered in market Druggists
and Apotheearies supplied with a chemically pure
article. Address TAlLOR ASBURY,
May 5, 1868 Charlotte, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
Leather. Leather.

have lot of Leather hand which wish TO ira
for HOGS. ANY person that has only or two hogs
to spare, will buy them in exchange for Leather.
W. A COOK,
Qnartermasters Dept.
Charlotte, Aug. 8, 1861 If.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
GARRETT DAVEs"

This celebrated Horse will stand during the Fall
season at my stables in Charlotte The reputation of
"Garrett Davis" is well known in this section of the
State and those who want to raise fine stock would do
well to patronize him. So to the Groom.
Charlotte, Aug %, 1864. R. RABE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18

RALEIGH, Septe mber 26, 1864 J
All conscrpis serving in this Department throughout
the State under the assignment of Examining Boards
will present themselves without delay to the Examining
Boards of their respective Congressional Districts for
re examination and report this office the Certificates
of said Examination, whether conirmatory or not of
the Certificates held before the 20th day OF
October, under the penalty Of being Immediately
thereafter reported for field service.
w. w. PIERCE,
Maj. s. Chief Q. NJ Dist. N c.
October g. 1864. st.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
BARLEY AND HOPS.

Wanted 1000 bushels Barley, and large quantity
of Hops for which the highest cash price will be paid
NJ. MCNZLER,
Lager Beer Brewery,
June ct, 1864 6m-pd Charlotte, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
GRINDING FOR T0LA.

After this date will grind Wheat and Corn for toll.
JOHN WILKES,
Sep. 49, 1854. I'm. Charlotte Steam Mills
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
DR.. J. NJ. MILLER,
Charlotte. N.

Charlotte, N. c., =.
Can be found his Office next door to Hutchison's
Drug Store, opposite the Democrat Office.
Jan. IL, 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18
An Act to graduate the pay of general officers.

The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That the pay of General shall be $500 per
month; that of Lieutenant General $3.50 per month
and that Of Major General $3.50 per month; that a
General commanding army in the field shall re-
ceive in addition the said of FIVE hundred dol
lars per month, hundred dollars; and a Lieutenant
General, Major General and Brigadier General shall
whilst serving in the field each receive fifty dollars
per mouth, in addition to the herein allowed,
whilst so serving; aad all laws allowing additional
compensation for commanding separate army in the
field be aud the same hereby repealed except as
herein proyded and that this shall be in force for
enc year and no longer.
Approved June 10, 1864.
amend act entitled IAN act TO reduce the
currency and to authorize new issue of notes and
bonds" approved Feb. II, 1864.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That instead of six per cent bonds author
lied to be issued to the States, under the eh sec
ton of the said act the Secretary of the Treasury is
authorized and required to issue to any State which
may desire the same, one-half of such amount the
said State entitled to claim in treasury notes of the
ISSUE and the other half in said six per cent bonds
the option of the State, in coupon bonds, pay
able in twenty years. with interest at the rate of four
per cent annnn payable half yearly the said four
cent bonds be taxable either upon principal
Interest," and this provision shall extend to any por
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18

An Act to amend act entitled An for the relief
of Taxpayers i'll certain cases. approved February
18th, 1864.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That whenever slaves shall have been
ed, but between the time of the assessment and the
time fixed by law for the payment of the thereon,
such slaves shall be lost to the the of the
enemy, the said tax may be RENTED in the manner
pointed out by the second section of the act entitled
Gan act for the relief of taxpayers in certain cases.
approved February 18Th, 1864.
Approved June 10, 1864
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-04

THE following little incident occurred a short
time ago, which may be worth publishing
Col. N. - Mich. Regiment was riding along
the picket line, as officer of the day, and was ae-
companied by bis good lady. As he rode along
he came to the post Of a son of Erin, who imme-
diately saluted. The Colonel corrected the
blunder, informing him that he was not to sat
ute the officer of the picket, &c. Pats wit inn
mediately came to his rescue, and he replied,
" Beg pardon sur, was not after salutin yerself,
but the fine lady wild We" The Colonel accepted
Pats tune of the blunder and concluded that he
was smart enough to know his duty, whether he
did 1t correctly or not.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-04
THE STATUE IN CLAY.

Make me statue, said the King,
st0f marble white as snow;
1t must be pure enough to stand
Before my throne, at my right hand,
The niche is waiting, go p
The sculptor heard the Kings command,
And went upon his way
He had no marble, but he went,
With willing hands, and high intent,
To mould his thoughts in clay.
Day after day he wrought the clay,
But knew not what he wrought
He sought the help of heart and brain,
But could not make the riddle plain,
It lay beyond his thought
To-day the statue seemed to grow,
Tomorrow it stood still
The third day all was well again:
Thus, year by year, in joy and pain,
He wrought his Master will.
At last his lifelong work was done
II was happy day
He took his statue to the King,
But trembled like guilty thing,
Because it was but clay
where is my statue ?" asked the King.
''Here, Lord, = the sculptor said.
aBut commanded MARBLE stTrue
But lacking that, what could do
But mould in clay instead p
stThou shalt not unrewarded go,
Since thou hast done thy best;
Thy statue shall acceptance win,
Il shall be as it should have been,
For | will do the rest
He touched the statue, and it changed
The clay falls off, and 10
A marble shape before Him stands,
The pefect work of heavenly hands,
An angel pure as snow