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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-04

LORD I.YHpurRST died a, three o'clock
on Monday morning, and daily paper
appeared an hour or two afterwards, with
seven columns of the deceased Lords
biography. This was no doubt great
feat in newspaper manipulation. Oh
course, in al the journals, Lord 1.ynd-
hurts biography. "a that of all remarka-
bic men. was prepared beforehand, and
the gradual sinking of his health warned
all editors to have it ready i'll type.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-04

The State Department at Washington
/, recording the cxac, money lost through
the agency of the English pirate ships.
Not merchant vessel is destroyed but the
fact is recorded, AMI. 80 far as is possible.
the value of property DESTROYED is ascer-
tanned and written down. The bill for
damages will be presented by-and-bye,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-04

Deaths.

SHASNON-In washoe City, Dec SHh, to tn
wife of p. E Shannon, sou,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-04
HOTELS, SALOONS, ETC.
VESEY'S HOTEL,

VESEY'S HOTEL,
MAIN STREET.. GOLD HILL, n 7.
THIS OLD ESTABLISHED AND WELL
l. known Hotel has been entirely reftted, Oh
large rcfurnishcd, and Is fitted In the most com
Portable style for the accommodation of gucsts
The Omnlbusses between Gold Hill and Virginia
will make regular trips during the night
The BAR will be always well stocked and the
TABLE supplied with the choicest the market
affords Ino4 III II. NJ. NESEi, Prop'r.
RICHARD SANDER EDw. SCHAErER
SAN FRANCISCO RESTAURANT,
Sander g. Schaefer, Proprietors,
Main street, Gold Hill.
MEALS SERVED IN EVERY n
ul Style.
And all the dclicacics Of the season, served in
superior manner.
(ocl2u
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-01-04

Deaths.
SEAMONDS-In Gold Hill, this morning, Luella
Oneida youngest child Of Joshua and Josephine
Seamonds aged months and IL days
[The funeral will take place at the residence
of the parents, tomorrow (TuesdayJ ut Q O'Clock,
Pm. The friends Of the family are invited to at,
tendl
AHERS-Iu Virginia, at the County Hospital,
Jan. ID, Barney Aheru, (from injuries received
bv falling down the shaft Of the Honduras Com
pany), aged about 80 years
JELLISON-In Washoe City, Dec. 9Th, Mr.. D.
c. Jellison. aged about Sc years
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thereof, of the of cultvating the same, by
reason of the presence the proximity of the
my. the assessment on such property may be re-
duced, in proportion to the damage sustained by
the owner, the fax assessed thereon may be re-
duced in the ratio by the district collector,
satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the
err or assessor.
Sec 6. That the taxes on property laid for the
year 1864, shall be assessed as the day of the
passage of this act and be due and collected on the
first of June next, after as practicable,
allowing an extension of ninety days West of the
Mississippi river. The additional taxes on incomes
or profits for the year 1868, levied by this act shall
be assessed and collected forthwith and the taxes
on incomes or profits for the year 1864 shall be
sessed and collected according to the provisions of
the tax and assessment acts of 1863
Sec I. So much of the tax act of the oath day of
April, 1868, as eyies tax on incomes derived from
property effects the amount or value of which
tax is levied by this act, and also the first section
of said act, are suspended for the year 1864 and
estimated rent, hire interest property or cred
its herein taxed ad Ualorem, shall be assessed or
taxed incomes under the tax act of 1863
Sec 8. That the tax imposed by this act on bonds
of the Confederate States heretofore issued shall
in no exceed the intesest the same, and
such bonds, when held by for minors OF lunatcs.
shall be exempt from the tax in all where the
interest on the shall not exceed one thousand
dollars.
Adopted in February, 1864.
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subject to the tax and those not subject shall be
left to the good faith of each State. and the certl
cate of the Governor thereof shall in each case be
conclusive.
IL. That treasury notes heretofore issued, bear
inc interest at the rate of 81 30 on the 500 per
annum, shall no longer be received III payment OF
public dues, but shall be deemed and considered
bonds of the Confederate States payable two years
after the ratification of treaty of peace with the
United States bearing the rate of interest specified
on their face payable the lst of January in each
! aid every year.
| a. That the Secretary of the Treasury be and
! he is hereby authorized in the eXigencies OF
the government should require it, to pay the demand
of any public creditor whose debt may be contract
ed after the passage of this act willing to receive
the same in a certificate of Indebtedness to be is
sued by said Secretary in such form as he may
deem proper, payable two years after the ratfca-
ton Of treaty of peace with the o. States bearing
interest the of six per cent per annum, pay
able semi -annually, and transferable only by spe-
cal endorsement under regulations prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury, and said certificates
shall be exempt from taxation in principal and IN
terest.
Is. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized
to increase the number of repositories as to meet
tie requirements of this act and with that view to
employ such of the banks of the several States
he may deem expedient
IS. The Secretary of the Treasury shall forth
with advertise this act in such newspapers publish
ed in the several States and by such other means
shall secure immediate publicity, and the Sec'y
of War and the Secy of the Navy shall each cause
it to be published in general orders for tho Informs
ton of the army and navy.
H. The AID section of the act for the assessment
and collection of taxes approved May LIST, 1868, is
hereby repealed.
49, The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby au-
thorized and required, upon the application of the
holder Of any call certiicate-whch by the first
section Of the act 9 to provide for the funding and
further issue of treasury notes." approved March
23Q, 1868 required to be .sthpreafter deemed to
be bond'-to issue to such holder bond therefor
upon the terms provided by said act.
Adopted February II, 1864.
TNoTE.--The 42d section of the Assessment
Act, which the above law repeats, allowed tag
payers to pay into the Treasury in advance such
they might choose account of taxes to
accrue against them.
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3,7OO BOXES


Have been ordered in one day. Wherever known their
continues. Without putting, they have gained
ground by their real value. RS' More than five hum
dred persons known to have been cured by these
Pills. %T9sa
This excellent family medicine is recommended BY
the propretors good for Diseases Of the Liver His
correspondents say that they also Bilious Rheu
matism, Pneumonia Chils and Fevers Bilious Feves,
Piles and Worms They perfectly safe medicine.
Peter Walden, Esq, Of Dinwiddie county Va, after
describing remarkable cures in his family Of Bilious
Rheumatism and Pleursy says: 'My Doctors bill has
been heretofore from Sl75 to $500 per year have
used therl these pills for family which consists Of
eighteen white and coored, and have not called in
Doctor. This rs a great saving. They certainly are
the best family medicine ever discovered.
Rev. John w. Potter, of Greene county, North Caro-
lina had suffered twelve years from diseased liver,
which the physicians had been able 10 cure. He
says: 81 commenced taking the Hepatic Pills with
confidence in them. They acted like a charm me.
From that hour have improved. ] have perseyered
in their use, until now, by Gods blessing, | well
and hearty. had a negro man who, as believe, was
saved from death by dose of these Pills. My Doctors
bill was nually from 100 to $500, but have had no
for physician since"
Col. john Wright, of Goldsboro, N. G., (Aug. II,
1922 says: 81 have used the Southern Hepatc Pils
in my family here, and also my plantation in Ala
bama and always with / have a valuable
servant girl who had been long time under treatment
for consumption. without receiving any benefit Al
most in her extremity was induced 10 try the Hepac
Pills. Tfey were given according to directions, and
she is well, entirely restored by them. similar
occurred among my servants in Alabama. For
liver and lung diseases have perfect confidence in
Them"
Full directions and other certificates will be found
the wrapper of each box
Price, So 90 a box. For $50 n dozen boxes will he
sent b mail, free to any part OF the Confederacy
Still greater discount to Druggists, others buying
by the gross Not lees than dozen need be ordered
Reiailed generally by the Druggists and In Charlotte
n. c.. by Y. SCARF.
The address of the Proprietor is GEORGE ".
DEEMS, Wilson, N. g.
Aug TO- 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
Approved January %, 1864.
mo. I41

An Act prevent the procuring, aiding and assisting
of persons desert from the Army OF The Conteder-
ate States, and for other purposes
The Congress OF the Confederate States of America
Go enact That every person not subject to the rules
and articles of war who shall procure entice SOL
person enrolled for service in the army of the
Confederate States to desert or who shall aid assist
any deserter from the army any person enrolled LOT
service, to wade their proper commanders or to pre-
their arrest to be returned the service who
Shall knowingly conceal or har5Or any such deserter
shall purchase from any soldier person enrolled
for service any portion of his arms equipments ratons
clothing, any property belonging to the Coafed-
crate States or any officer soldier of the Confeder
States, shall, upon conviction before the District
Court Of the Confederate States having jurisdiction of
the offence be Gned exceeding thousand dollars
and be imprisoned not exceeding years.
Approved January 22, 1864
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An Act regulate the collection of the tax in kind
upon tobacco, and to amend an: act entitled san act
to lay taxes for the common Defence and carry on
April 9th, 1868.
do enact, That the tax in kind of one-tenth imposed
by said act upon all tobacco grown in the Confedera
States instead of being collected the post
msterS, shall be collected by the agents appointed by
the Secretary of the Treasury collect and preserve
tobacco and the tax assessors shall transfer their es
mates of the tobacco due from each Planter farmer
specifying both quantity and quality to the said agents
their duly authorized subagents, taking their re-
ceiptS therefor and shall also transmit copy of these
estimates to the chief of the Produce Loan Office and
when said tobacco has been collected the said agents
shall be liable for its safe custody.
Sec. z That each farmer and planter, not earlier
than the hrst day of June, later than the 18th
of july shall deliver his Ihe of tobacco in pricing
Ger, put up IN convenient parcels for
the nearest pricing depot of which there shall be not
less than established in each county by the agents
for the collection and preservation of tobacco when
the said tobacco shall be priced securely packed
in hogsheads other packages suitable for market by
said agents.
Sec. 3. That the tax shall require sta e-
ment from, each farmer planter the different
qualities oftobacco raised by him. and shall as
due the Confederate States tenth of each OF said
qualities which shall be stated separately in his esti-
mates and shall be delivered separately by the farmer
planter ut the pricing depots. F-@ .-.a...-....-
Sec. 4 Ali acts and parts of acts inconsistent with
the foregoing hereby repealed
Approved Jan 80, 1864 90
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Joint Resolution in relation to the War.

Joint Resolution in relation to the War.
Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States
Of America, That the present is deemed fitting occa-
sion to remind he people of the Confederate States
that they engaged in struggle for the preserya-
ton both of liberty and civilization and that no sacr
fee of life be too costly which may be
requisite to secure themselves and their posteriy
the enjoyment of these napprecabe blessings and also
to them that, in the judgment OF the Congress-
the resources of the country developed with energy
busbanded with care and applied with fidelity, are
more than sufficient support the most proracted war
which it can be necessary to wage for our indepen-
dence and to exhort them by every consideration which
can influence freemen and patriots to a magnanmous
surrender of all personal and party fends; to an ndg
nant rebnke Of every exhibition of factious temper IN
whatever quarter upon whatever pretext it may be
made; generous support of all branches OF the
Government III the legitimate exercise OF their cons-
tutional powers; and that harmonious and unselhsh
and patriotic cooperation which alone impart to
our cause the irresistible strength which springs from
united councils traterna feelings and tervent deTo-
fion to the public veal
Approved January %, l864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also, have
hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfne and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family -four.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had at the mill
]. WILKES & co.
Jan'y l, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
TNo. l61

An Act authorizing Chapains in certain cases. to draw
forage for horse.
The congress of the Confederate States of America
enact That chaplains in the army in actual service
IN the field, shall be entitled draw forage for one
horse: Provided, the chaplain has horse in his use
Approved Jan %, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10

An act to increase the compensation of cert


An increase the Compensation of certain civil
officers and employees in the Presidents Office, and
in the Executive and Legislative Departments at
Richmond for a limited period.
The congress Of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That the salaries and compensation of all
civil officers and employees in the Presidents Office
and i'll the Executive and Legislative Departments at
Richmond, whose compensation do not exceed the sum
OF two thousand dollars per annum shall be increased
from the passage of this act to the 18th May 1864 at
the rate of enc hundred per per Provided
the shall not thereby be increased beyond the
rate of three thousand dollars per amman; and the
s.Ares OF all said officers, whose ompeusation is
above two thousand dollars, and does not exceed the
of time be increased at the rate of fifty per per
but it is hereby expressly declared that the in
creased compensation provided ior This shall not
be paid to any officer employee Al any executive de-
ptrment of the government who is liable to perform
military duty, is able to bear in the field
less such officer employee shall first obtain ccrti-
cate from the head of the department in which he is
engaged that his services absolutely necessary
the government and Chat his place cannot be supplied
b. any known to the head of the department who
is subject to military duty which said certificate
shall be filed with the Secretary OF the Treasury before
the money is paid and il shall be the duty the said
Secretary at the beginning Of each session, to
muncate lis of all such certificates to Congress
Provided, that no clerk, who, bv virtue of military
commission, receives rations Communication of
lions, shall be entitled to the benefit of this act.
Approved January 80, 1864
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NO ~

An Act to authorize the appointment of an Agent OF
the Treasury Department west of the Mississippi
The congress of the Confederate States Of America
do enact, That the President shall, by and with the
advice and of the Senate appoint an agent OF
the Treasury Department. whose dn it shall &c to re-
side west of the Mississippi at such place, and to dis
charge such Duties shall from time to tine be as
signed him by the Secretary of the Treasury, with a
salary of 50 900 per annum, payable quarterly IN adj
Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury shall have
power give direction the said agent to discharge
any duy function the other side of the Missi5s-
pPi which he: the said Secretary is competent to dis
charge and shall also have power to authorize The en-
poy of such clerks and prescribe such regula-
tons for the government of such agent and clerks as
from time to time the said Secretary may deem proper:
Provided that such clerks shall receive the salaries
provided by law for similar i'll the Treasury
Department.
Sec ). That this act shall expire the day Of the
ratification ola treaty of peace between the Confederate
States and the United States of America.
Approved Jan 81, 1854
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SlOO REWARD.

Runaway about the LIST May last negro girl named
JANE, belonging 10 the of A. A. Coffey, decd.
Said negro is years old about feet inches
high very dark She has very large feet, turned
out much more than common. 1t is supposed that she
is in the of Charlotte ~ c. and is pass
ing herself as free. | will pay hundred dollars for
the apprehension and delivery o said negro me, or
if lodged in any Jail SO inat can get her.
r. c.. POTTS, Admir-.
Pleasant Valley, Lancaster Dist, 3. c.
Feb 2, 1864 3npd
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NOTICE.

Application will be made to The Legislature of North
Carolina, at the ensuing session, for amendments to
the Charter of the Town of Charlotte
April Is. 1864
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WHEAT =
The subscriber is prepared 10 purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y !, 1868 If JNo. WILKES
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mo. POI

Au Act to amend can act 20 provide mode of au-
Intoxicating claims for money against the Confed-
crate States not otherwise provided for, approved
August 60 1861.
The congress of the Confederate States of America
enact, That much of the of said
requires the Attorney General to report to Congress
said claims, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Approved Jan 80, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS

Passed at the Fourth Session Of the First Con-
qress-l863, 1861
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1864-10-22

Pelrr.ls are greatly exercised ahot Foi rest
lie captured no prisoners, and killed ~
wuun,lrh 100 Prdcrals 1T Sulphur Springs
with loss OF from 25 b. 81.
CnpI. Desha has ben made Brig General
AMI sent TO Kentucky in plnceof Gen. John
SION whose health compelled him 10 retire
from command.
All q 1T NJ Mobile.
Gen. Ire irlegmphs the Secretary OF War,
Sept 18th, that Early was n snoig posi-.
tiun ~ Port Republic. There is nhing of
the utter route of Etrlys army. TWAS re-
ported in Northern papers Tor political eI-
fc.
A cavalry railing force, strength not CIV
en-, hai reached SIauniOn. y brigade nav
ed as illr ~ Waynesb,ro, On Char,o tsrille
railroad IL miles from Stauutoii, WAS met
aud badly rrpnisrd.
a Federal b'igade was ambushcl near
Weir's Gave, mostly cut to pieces Or captur-
ed.
Mosrby, the famous guerrilla chief, re.
ceivcd u painful flesh wound in the III Oh
lately II a. Washington, but will he well in
u week or iwo.
K Edmond papers all prcptiring the pub
lie mind or he sI-,lrslern,r aud grand
est battle ever fought Suun to come of be-
tween Lee and Grant. Unshakrd conf.
&c ,rp in Lees srIcc' 81.
Major q niral li,nlman is expected here
in lew days. II. 7.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1864-10-22
BY LAST NIGHTS MAIL.

The Houston papers received last night con tain
large quantity of dispatches. We have not room fur
them ALL and give The most important, which We
take from he Galveston News If the l7h:
sHLEyI PORT Oct. Is. 1874.
The following ia hasrd upon InimHt"ns in late
Soulcrn papers and from statements Of intelligent
officers, VIII iSt from east al he Mississippi riv-
er. llnnd moved his whole army on HE bih I" the
rear OF Sherman. H. abandoned, several weeks ago,
his posi- ion on the Macn railroad and tn nprii pO'
sitiun AZ Palmetto = alton IN the W"st Point rail-
road, his left wing resting On the ChattnhW"iiie rv.
CT bridges being constructed 10y his engineers ncrusS
the river, he moved his wi ole army at The tim" men.
toned in The direction of Chattanooga IT was I'M
de stood that hr would advance the Ii ie Of the
aiiaipugH r., ad, abou 80 miles, whirh would place
him cony nrnt to his new basr Of supplies. Sher.
man learning The movement If his enemy eracua ed
Atlanta on the I H. AMI moved oil alsu in the dire
tiOn of tina tano'ra
The F,driair said TO have an army of4o NM men
and 10 he running short Of supplies. Richmond pa
Jers say ihat Sherman had sent 2',OW reinfo.c m
to Sheridan.
CAspEs. October rs 1S6k
Ed. EEws :--hs anticipa ed n my dispa CHI al yes
terlay in receipt Of exciting news. lniorina-
tiun has just been iv d here at tn capur" OF Ir'
irrsn City 10y Gen. Prize and the desil uction Of all
the bridges and railroad properly from Franklin TO
Jefferson City The bridges across the rivers Cts.
conade, Usage and Muro were immense structures
aud will not he replaced for some time.
The Gasconaiie and Usage rivers ar navigPhle for
steamboats,. Ninely.fuur miles uf the main Pacific
railroad destroyed and rendered useless The gap Is
between Price and Smith.
News IL alsy received here to day Of the capturs Of
Nashville by Gen. Forrest Fifteen hundred while
aud tn husand black soldiers surrendered TO For
rest. Memphis threatened by Chalmers. Nothing
from Richmond or Atlanta. CAMDEN.