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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15

hEsS~We had the pleasure Of call yes
terday from our old friend aud associate
Capt John a. Bryan, formerly Of the 18th
Indiana, and now one Of the proprietors
Of the Terre Haute Union Democrat.
Capt Bryan has just taken to himself
Young and lovely wife, and visits this
city on his bridal toor, AMI has orr
warmest wishes for HE happiness and
srosperity. He Is another specimen Of
Democrat Who loves his country above
party, aad consequently losihss and
abhor1 Copperheada.
Capt Bryan carries his seal Of honor
IN the shape Of scar received across
the bridge Of lis nose on the bloody field
Of Shiloh.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15
FAMILY DYE COLORs
Patented October IA. rssa.

FOR Dyeing SIX. woslsa asd MiEsd G0o6s,
HhaNts, scsrfs, Dresses. Ribbons, Ciofes. Bon
nets, Hat., FsafberE. KID Cloves, Chit
dren's eiotbing. and 81 kinds 81 ve4r-
ing Apparel.
SRA SAVING OF so PER cEsT.-~~
FOR q cents you can edaor nsny gods -
,.s,sff afi,crNlss eosr aTe tines that sur9 Van.
Gus shades can - produ1e1 from the szms dse
m process Il simple, and any can ass the I've
With perfect Success. Directions In Enxlish
Frrnch and German inside 81 each yackare
For further information ~ Dyelags and zirfua
. perfect knoyiedge What colcrs ars best .sapfa1
70 dye over oskerS with nany yAlunkls FecsfFes1 r
purchase Hows 4 Stevens Tfeatiss On Dyefns 81
coloEiDg. sent by nal % Fsealpt q prses-Io
osuts HanuisctuTe1 -
HOWE 4 sTEvEDs. 80 Brosduay. Bossss. Z
Per ssis ~ druggists as dsaisrs <sasralis. - =.
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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15
DYE-HOUsE.
a. T.. Adams
Celehratad Eteam Dive Hnusa

LnOuKTH ST hET. LOCUS. WALNUT
Dyes ali kisas sf pialn aad ahey NsFks
good and cheap saI establish asui IL he wsst.
% short noftn@. hell ~
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15

AA 80 II && w - ~
General Hardware for City
and Country trade. Goods
all bought directly from
manufacturers
/. Il q r. & n = II,
only, with superior facilities
in every department.
Our stock includes the
following, in large quanti-
ties, viz:
Blood's Grass and Grain
Scythes,
WaIdron's Grass & Grain
Scythes,
Cradles and Snathes, Hay
and Manure Forks,
Hoes--Planter's and Gar
den,
Hames, Collars & Brides,
Axes--the best brands,
Cha1ns---Log and Trace,
Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Shovels and Spades,
Carpenter and Cooper
Tools,
Mill and Cross Cut Saws,
/ Cotton and Wool Cards,
Spinning Wheels,
/ Locks, Latches, Butts and
Screws,
Gun Trimmings,
Chain Pump Fixtures,
I Gum Betting,
Japanned Ware,
Notions--Large Stock.
Together with every other
article in the Hardware
line, which we offer to deal
ers at lowest cash prices
East or West.
WELLS, KELLOGG & CO.,
No, IS First Street
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RAILRoAB REGISTER.
River News.


ARRIVALS.
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carrie Nashville la Z EaEis, Ieuis..
see. AnaeFSeu, fstfe Henfress Louisville
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Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15
CITY NEWS.
Union League.

Members Of the League should remem-
Der that the regular meeting will be held
at Mozart Hall on Saturday evening,
April 10th.
A. j. Fletcher, formerly Of Greenvilie,
East Tennessee, and now a resident here,
WY address the meeting. Mr. Fletcher
has seen secession and rebellion in al
its forms, and understands il like book.
He is a good speaker, and his earnest
and eloquent words will quicken the pa.
trio.ism Of his hearers and be Of great
benefit 10 the Union cause.
Let us have a large attendance Come
early al5,2td.
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thousands or soldiers In the Arm
HAIR DYE! HAIR DYE!
Batohelor's Celebrated Hair Dye

batcheIoT's CeIsbrated Hair Dye
IL ne Best in fhe Worldi The oaly
Harmless, True, aad Reliable Dye
knowa
=. This splendid Hair Dye j. furf-ct--<hsagss Red
Eu-iy or Grey Hair, instantly 20 a Glossy hlask
Or Natural Brown. wtgheat irduring the Hair >
Staining the sklns having the Hair 30 ana
Beautiful; imPsrts fresh vitality, frsqssntly "a
storing iSz pristine color, and r~ctia-s the ~
sfssis q Bad Dyes. The Genuins Is signed VII.
LIAM A. BATcuYLoR. siieshers srs mere iml.
,aiions. and .ksald be avoided. ssld By II
Druggists, Ae. Tastsry-sx Barclay street. v.
pArcHEL0R's sEw TOILET CREAM ToK
nRKssING TIKI uAIE Iytedwfy
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15

TgE NV METHoDtsr CHrRcH. -
Among the great improvements which
are contemplated in the city this season,
the new Methodist Church, to be erected
on the corner Of Third and Chestnut
streets, will stand conspicuous
We had The pleasure yesterday Of ex.
aiming the plan of this proposed new edi-
fee at the Office Of Mursinna & Boyd.
our celebrated architects, and We are
pursuadcd that the new building will be
one Of tho very handsomest church edi
fees in the whole western country.
The building will be 100 feet long and
70. feet vide, Of the English-Goibic style,
with the main front, &c feet on Third
Street, aud the side front Of $50 feet on
Chestnut
The veaiibnle win be. elevated 3 feet
above the ground, aua will be "a by IA
feet, hanked BY two towers % feet high,
all projecting 10 front tie main building
The principal auditorium will be- 80 by
80 feet, with an elevation Of 6I feet, with
seats capable Of seating 5000 900 peo-
pie
The music gallery will be in the rear
Of the pulpit, with seats sufficient to ae-
cOmmodate vast choir. Over the yes
tebule sill be another gallery, reached
by stairs rising from the vestibule.
The ceiling os the principal audience
room will be finished With grained oak
and win present grand aud massive
appearance. The doors and windows
will be ofthe most elegant pattern, with
stone caps aad sills, and the sides and
front Of the building will be rendered
firm and massive in appearance by
heavy buitresses.
The asats in the grand auditorium
will be arranged in an irregular circular
form, which viii place the audience IL
the immediate front of the pulpit
Ia the rear Of the pulpit will be threi
q class rooms, miuisters study, aud
room for the meeting OF the Trustees
aud above these will BE- a lecture room
sc by 6s feet, and a. feet elevation.
Judging from the drawings, we hnv
no hesitation in saving this new chure
will be q magnificent ornament to tn
city, and viii be great credit to tn
society that is interested in building il
as well as to those distinguished and POI
ular architects, Messrs Mursinna 4
Boyd whose works are 10 be seen in thi
whole section Of country
The ladies of ihis church propose holt
ing Foir on Thursday night next, f.
the purpose OF raising fluids for the ben
eft of their church, and We hope the
viii! receive the most liberal patrouagl
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15

HUEKEwELL's TOLL AxoDYEF.- This
most wonderful aud Fsiia5is prepassiieB xhieh
hzs carmel lie fFas nsms and fame by FesHiis
which hss banned every other at4smgs At Fsiisf IN
Kegaig.a, R.ssfaaffaas. Gest' ssrreTs H>ad .leiss
Teod aad Eay Aehe, B0vsi comPisiats, HsaegAA,
Distress eter Ea1iag, Loss n slssP, Gsasral Asysss
Betaitg, Parseisss u HbosPisg cosgh, end Asfssst
nov de- Jared 70 b. isrg@Iy sssesss Esr the pains
In Hoaflg Heasfrsst3ss perfect relief, shiis ga
tars's ansrwoft is arsis1rtsd, ADD sss Of its
Enost important points.
Thi. ssiaAbis prspsrstlos saeula Be ia srsTy
Fsisily % descriptions equals i's real ssosssisy.
o. It, sPisned rssaits.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-15

THE COEYEsgIOss AsD ExPERfEscZ OF
A. fsYAJID,
Published far he ieBest. shd - a ~srslsg sad
CAUTIoN TO YOUNG MEN who ssaar foTs
NsFvoas Debility PremaiHfs Decay q Aauhsod,
etc., Supplying At ths same time. THE MEANS
or SILLY CURE. BIZ oas Nho hAN cured himssli
after beinEpas y great sseenss ard Injury throagh
medical hunibug @sd qss2sakexy
By enclosing postpaid addressed shTsiePs
slasls copies fusy b. had d the a1iboF.
EATuASIEL MAYFAIR, Esq.,
Bedford. Kings County, n. 7.
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WHARF BOATS.
U. s. CLAIM AGENCY

DECISIONS, BOUNTY and ARREARs. HONS.
y Land add hars pay faf aoidlrr. Wtas...
mar Main. john TrNEIs ssss7ss
Ev.asvllis, lad, March Is. IsSa.
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Sherifs Sale No. $50.

GEORGE W0LFLfN, Sheriff
N r. Anshss, Pi'as ATTY.
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subject to the tax and those not subject, shall be
left the good faith of each State, and the cerh-
cate of the Governor thereof shall in each case be
conclusive.
+ 49, That treasury notes heretofore issued, bear
ing interest at the rate of 81 80 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 a treaty of peace with the
United States. bearing the rate of interest specified
ON their face PAYABLE on the 1st of January in each
and 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
tie 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 ratihca-
ton of treaty of peace with the U. States, bearing
interest the rate of six per cent per annum, pay
able semi annually, and transferable only by spe
cial endorsement under regulations prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury, and said certificates
shall be exempt from taxation in principal and in
te:est.
Is. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized
to increase the number of repositories to meet
tho requirements of this act and with that view to
employ such of the banks of the several States as
he may deem expedient
10. 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
as shall secure immediate publicity, and the Sac'y
of War and the Secy of the Navy shall each cause
it to be published in general orders for the informa
ton of the army and navy.
II. The AID section of the act for the assessment
and collection of taxes approved May LIST, 1663>is
hereby repealed.
IS. The Secretary of the Treasury is hereby au-
thorized and required, upon the application of the
Of any call certfcate-whch by the first
section of the act to provide for the funding and
farther issue Of treasury notes." approved March
23d, 1868 required to be thereafter deemed to
be bond'-to issue to such holder a bond therefor
upon the terms provided by said act.
Adopted February II, 1864.
[NeTE.--The AID section of the Assessment
Act, which the above law repeats, allowed tax
payers to pay into the Treasury in advance such
as they might choose account of taxes to
accrue against them
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thereof, of the means of cultvating the by
of the presence the proximity OF the enc
my. the assessment on such property may be re-
duced, in. proportion to the damage sustained by
the owner, the tax assessed thereon may be re-
duced in the ratio by the district collector, on
satisfactory evidence submitted to him by the own
er or assessor
Sec o. That the taxes on property laid for the
year 1864, shall be assessed as on the day of the
passage of this act and be due and collected the
first of June next, after as practicable,
allowing an extension of ninety days West of the
Mississippi river. The additional taxes incomes
profits for the year 1863 levied by this act. shall
be assessed and collected forthwith; and the taxes
incomes or profits for the year 1864, shall be
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 levies tax on incomes derived from
property or effects on the amount value of which
taxis levied by this act, and also the first section
of said act, suspended for the year 1864. and
estimated rent, hire OF interest property cred
its herein taxed ad valorem, shall be assessed
taxed as incomes under the tax act of 1868.
Sec s. That the tax imposed by this act on bonds
of the Confederate States heretofore issued, shall
in no exceed the intesest OH the same, and
such bonds, when held by or for minors or lunatcs
shall be exempt from the tax in all cases where the
interest on the shall not exceed one thousand
dollars
Adopted in February, 1864
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3,7OO BOXES


Have been ordered in one day. Wherever known their
use continues. Without putting they have gained
dred persons known to have been cured by these
Pis.@yQ
This excellent family medicine is recommended by
the propretors good for Diseases Of the Liver His
correspondents say that they also cure Bilious Rheu
matism Pneumonia, Chs and Fevers Bilious Fcvers,
Piles and Worms. They perfectly safe medicine.
Peter Walden, Esq, of Dinwiddie county, Va, after
describing remarkable in his family Of Biliog5
Rheumatism and Pleurisy says: any Doctors bill has
been heretofore from $l75 TO $500 per year. / have
used Their these pills. for family which consists Of
eighteen white and colored and have not called in
Doctor. This is great saving. They certainly
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 not been able to cure lie
says: 81 commenced taking the Hepatc Pills with
confidence in them. They acted like a charm
From that hour / have improved. | have pcrsevercd
in their use until now, by Gods blessing, ! am well
and hearty. had negro man who, as believe
saved from death by dose Of these Pills. My Doctors
bill annually from 500 to $500, but have had
for physician since"
Col. john Wright, of Goldsboro, n. c., (Aug II,
1922 says: al have used the Southern Hepatic Pills
in my family here, and also on my plantation in Ala
bama, and always with success. have available
servant girl who had been long time under treatment
for consumption, without receiving any benefit. Al
most in her extremity induced try the Hcpatic
Pills. TLey given according to directions ana
she is well, entirely restored by them. similar
case occurred among my servants in Alabama For
liver and lung diseases have perfect confidence IN
them"
Full directions anj other certificates will be found
the wrapper of each box.
Price So 90 a box For $50 dozen boxes will be
sent b. mail, free any part Of the Confederaty.
Still greater Discount Druggists, others buying
by the gross Not less than dozen need be ordered
Relailed generally by the Druggists, and in Charlotte
n. c., by I. SCARF.
The address of the Proprietor is GEORGE W.
DEEMS, Wilson, N G.
o, 1868
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An Act to>authorize the appointment {

T.
An Act toauthorize the appointment of an Agent OF
the Treasury DePaI tinent west OF the MiseIssippl
The congress Of the Confederate States Of America
do enact That the President shall, by and with the
advice and of the Senate appoint agent OF
the Treasury Department. whose duty it shall be to re-
side of the Mississippi at such place, and to dis
Charge such duties, shall from time 10 TINE be
signed him by the Secretary Of the Treasury, with
salary of SO 900 per annum, payable quarterly IN adj
Sec. 2. The Secretary Of the Treasury shall have
power give direction the sad agent to discharge
any duty function the other side of the Mississ
ppi which he the said Secretary is competent to dis
charge, and shall also have to authorize me en-
ploymen of such clerks, and to prescribe such rcgua
tons for the government Of such agent and clerks
from time time the said Secretary may deem proper
Provided, that such clerks shall receive the salaries
provided by law for similar services in the Treasury
Department.
Sec g. That this shall expire on the day Of the
ratification of treaty of peace between the Confederate
States and the United States of America.
Approved Jan u, 1864
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Al Al prr,e4 Procuring, aiding ana assisting
u persons desert from the Army Of nc Contedcr-
q ate States, and tGr other purposes.
The Cy..k.l. # the Confederate States Of America
do eLtct That every person not subject to the rules
aud articles of who shall procure or ehtlce SOL
der or person enrolled for service IN the army OF the
Confederate States to desert, who shall aid
any eserter from the army any person enrolled Tor
service to eade their proper commanders or to pre-
vent their be returned to the service OF VINO
shall knowingly conceal harbOI any such dcscrter
shall purchase from any soldier person enroicd
for service any portion Of his arms, cquinlens rolS
crate States or any officer or soldier Of the Confeder
ate States shall; upon conviction before the District
Court of the Confederate States having jurisdiction Of
the offence be fined exceeding one thousand dollars
and be i'm prsoued not exceeding Two years
Approved january 49, 1864
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ACTS AND RESOLUTIONS
Passed at Tie FUulM SeSSi0N 81 H1e Tt'st C0"-
gress-1963, 1854.
No. IOJ
Jo;nt Resolution in relation to the war.


Joint Resolution in relation 10 the war
Resolved by the Congress of the Confederate States
of America That the present is deemed fitting occa-
SON to remind the people Of the confederate States
hat fbev are engaged in struggle for the preserva
ton both of liberty AID civilization, and that no sacr-
fee of life fortune be costly which may be
requisite themselves and their poSterity
the enjoyment of these napprecable blessings and also
TO them that, in the judgment OF the Congress-
the resources of the country deve1oped with energy
husbanded with care, and applied with fidelity. are
more than sufficient oUppo: The most protracted war
which il can be necessary - wage for our lndepen-
,ieuce aud exh hem ny cry conaldeiatlC1 winch
can inf freonei anal patriots 10 inaghanlmons
surrender Of all er...a nu pa teuds; 10 an indig
nant rebuke ofevrIy rAhl3tI"n g., "ct''u9 temper, IN
whaeyer cuafrer 49, - I;tirter pretext it may be
mad. e.. L.. upI,prI Of all branches Of the
ia. l- exercise of their consti
tu- s-l. .-. ST. III and uuscltsh
80. E,...-. -Ione impart TO
,.-.- -....-.. Seas. .ay- ,-.-l springs from
--a.---> -..--G=. itE} cAL Uc'O-
ia- -l- -.---
= .---@y~ s-4- .> g.. st'%
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mo. POI

An Act to amend Gan act to provide mode of au-
thenticating claims for money against the Coufe-
States not otherwise provided for approved
August 80, i96l.
The congress Of the Confederate States of America
do enact That SO much of the first section of said
requires the Attorney General to report to Congress
said claims, be and the same is hereby repealed.
Approved Jan sc, 1864
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[ No. l6l

An Act authorizing Chapains in certain cases to draw
forage for horse
The congress Of the Confederate States Of America
do-euact That chui ans in the army in actual service
iii the field, shall be entitled draw forage for one
horse: Provided the chaplain has horse i'll his use
Approved Jan %, 1864
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mo. 221


An Act to regulate the collection Of tie tax in Kind
upon tobacco, and amend act ehtitled act
to lay taxes for the common defence, and carry
the government of the Confederate States APP rore,
April 24th, 1868.
The congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That the in kEd Of tenth imPos I'd
by said act upon all tobacco grown in the Confederate
States instead of being collected by the post
masters shall be collected by the agents appointed by
the Secretary of the Treasury collect and prcsci We
of the tobacco due from each Planter or farmer
specifying both quantity and quality the said agents
their duly authorized sub-ageuts taking their
estimates the chief of the Produce Loan ONCE and
when said tobacco has been collected Tie said aneuts
shall be liable for its sale custody.
Sec. 2. That each farmer and planter hot earlier
than the first day Of June, later than the 10Th dav
of July, shall deliver his 1.-THE ofobacco in prizn. or
der, put up convenient parcels for al
the nearest pricing depot of which there shall be not
less than established in each county by the agents
Tor the collection and preservation of tobacco when
the said tobacco shall be priced and securely packed
III hogsheads or other packages suitable for market. by
said agents
Sec. 8. That the tax assessor shall require sate-
ment from each farmer planter us to the different
qualities of tobacco raised 6y him. and shall assess as
due the Confederate States tenth OF each of said
qualities which shall be stated separately in his esti
mates and shall be delivered eparatey by the farmer
planter at the pricing depots
Sec. 4 All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with
the foregoing hereby repealed.
Approved Jan so, 1864 90
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PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Neal for feeding and stock. Also, we have
on hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superine and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family -four.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had atthe mill.
J. WILKES & co.
Jan'y l, 1862
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TAKEN UP

TAKEN UP
And committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg county,
the goth of February last, negro who says
her nameis LUCY and belongs to Nick Davis of Rich
mond Said negro is about % years old, very black,
and rather under medium size She says that she
,pers uaded off from Richmond by a who gave his
5 Robinson. She arrested on the on
the n c. Railroad near Charlotte, n G. The owner
is hereby notified to come forward prove property,
pay charges and take her away she will be dealt
with as the law directs.
R. ". WHITE, Sheriff.
March Is, 1864 If
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NOTICE.

Application will be made to the Legislature Of North
Carolina, at the ensuing session, for amendments to
the Chartered the Town of Charlotte.
APRIL g.. 1864 Sc
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WHEAT!
The subscriber is prepared TO 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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IN REGARD TO EXEMPTIONS.

Sec 20. Be it further enacted That all laws granting
exemptions from military service be, and the
hereby repealed and hereafter shall be exempted
except the following:
l. All who shall be held unfit for military service,
under rules to be prescribed by the Secretary Of War
2 The VicePresdent of the Confederate States, the
members and officers of Congress and Of the several
State Legislatures and such other Confederate and
State officers the President the Governor of the
respective States may certify be necessary for the
proper administration of the Confederate State
Governments, as the mag be-