The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
Passed. at the Fourth SeS,

Passed. at the Fourth Session Of the FtrSt Con-
yress-1S63, 1864.
An act to amend so much of section eleven of the Tax
Law requires tenth OF the sweet potatoes pre-
duced this year to be paid to the Government
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That much of sec. IL of can act to lay
taxes for the common defence, and carry the Gov
eminent of the Confederate States" approved April
gath, 1868, requires farmers and planters to pay
one-tenh of the sweet potatoes produced in the pre-
year the Confederate Government be SC amend
authorize the producers of sweet potatoes in
the year 1862 to make Communication by payment ofthe
money value of the 1.-THE thereof, instead of payment
in kind, rates to be fixed by the commissioners
der the impressment act
Approved, Dec. %, 1868.
mo. 81
An Act authorizing the in kind on bacon to be
muted by collection of salt pork equivalent
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That Assistant Quartermasters and other
agents engaged in the collection of tax in kind may be
authorized under orders aud regulations made by the
Secretary of War; to demand and receive, in commua
ton for the tax in kind bacon equivalent there
for in salt pork.
Approved, Dec % 1863
An Act 20 prevent enlistment enrolment of sub
stitutes in the military service of tie Confederate
States.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That person liable to military service shall
hereafter be permitted allowed to furnish substitute
for such service shall. any substitute be received,
enlisted enrolled in the military service of the Con-
federate States.
Approved, Dec. %. 1858.
mo. Al
Joint Resolution in relation to the Public Printing
Resolved, by the Congress of the Confederate States
Of America. That, in lieu Of the compensation al
lowed by law to the public printer he shall receive
til otherwise provided for all printing ordered by eth
House of Congress- such compensation as the Joint
Committee Printing of the two Houses may deter
mine to be equitable.
Approved, Jan 5, 1864.
mo. 5.
A Act put IL end the exemption from military
service OF those who have heretofore furnished sub
stitutes
Whereas in the present circums of the cOun
" requires the aid of all who able to bear arms
The Congress of the Confederate States of Aperfca
do enact That person shall be exempted from mill
ry service by of his having furnished substi
but this shall not be construed to affect
"rsons who, though not liable render military
vice, have nevertheless furnished substitutes.
Approved, Jan >, 1864.
Noe
An Act providing filling vacancies of Delegates to
Congress in certain Indian nations.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That whenever by any vacancy shall
occnrin the representation of any Indian nation emit
tied delegate in the Confederate Congress- the
shall be filled by special election, after thirty days
ce of said election be held and conducted accord
ing the provisions of of Congress- entitled
can Act to provide certain regulations for holding cleo
nns for delegates the Congress of the Confederate
L,
1863 said notice to be given by the Governor prin
cpal chief of such nation according the usual mode
of giving notices by such nation nations.
Sey2. That this take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
Approved, Jan ), 1864.
mo. I
An act to continue in force act entitled "An act
provide for the compensation of certain persons
therein named" approved May l. 1863
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That the act entitled IAN act to provide for
the compensation of certain persons therein named
approved May LIST, 1868, which, by its limitation,
would expire on the LIST January: 1864, be- and the
is hereby continued in until the Jan
uary, 1863 Approved Jan. 6, 1861
An to authorize the appointment of Third Audi
tor of :he Treasury
The congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That there shall be appointed by the Pres-
dent, by and with the advice and the Senate
Auditor Of the Treasury for the Post Office Depart
ment, who shall be styled the Third Auditor and
shall be charged with all the duties connected with
the Post office Department which the First Auditor is
required perform who shall receive for his SER
wees salary of $4,000 per
Approved January 8, 1864
Joint Resolution of thanks to Gen. Robert f. Lee and
to the officers and soldiers under his command
Whereas, The campaigns of the brave and gallant
armies covering the cpita of the Confederate States
during the two successive years of 1962 and 1863
der the leadership and command Of General Robert F.
Lee have 3een crowned with glorious results defeat
lng greatly superior forces massed by the for
the conquest of these States repelling the invaders
with immense losses and twice transferring the battle
fields from country that of the enemy: And
whereas, the mastery and glorious achievements rem
dering forever memorable fields the "Seven DAYS
Of Great Battles which raised the seige of Richmond
well as those of Cedar RAM Second Manassas Har-
per's Ferry, Boonsboro, Sharpsburg Shepher dstown
fredericksburg Winchester, Getty sburg Chancel-
louisville, command the admiration and gratitude of
country: And whereas these and other iIlustrous
services rendered by this able commander since the
commencement of our war of independence, have es-
peciay endeared him to the hearts of his countrymen
and have imposed on Congress the grateful duty of
giving expression to their feelings therefore
Resolved, by the congress of the Confederate States
OF America, That the thanks of congress due.
are rendered to Gen Robert Lee and the officers
and soldiers of the Confederate armies under his COM
mand for the great and signal victories they have
over the vast hosts of the enemy, and for the
bic services they have rendered in defence of the lib
erty and independence of our country.
Resolved, That the President be requested to com
municate these resolutions 0 Gen Robert Il Lee and
to the officers and soldiers herein designated
approved January s. 1864
An act to authorize the cancella of certain Coned
crate States Bonds, and the substitution of Others
for them.
The congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and
he is hereby authorized upon the receipt satisfac
tory evidence, that eight per cenm bonds issued by
upon the acquisitions of the Secretary ofthe NAVY
dated October 18th and 27th 1862, one million of
dollars EACH have been cancelled abroad TO substitute
Der of bonds of like character.
AnDroyed