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Revenue.


An ACT TO AMEND AN. ACT ENTITLED "RrvssuE,"
RATIFIED TIE 1lTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1858.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by tho General Assem.
blu of the State of North Carolina and it Is here
6y enacted By tho authority Of tie sa,4s, That the
10th paragraph, under schedule A, section 70, of
said act, be amended so that said paragraph shall
read as follows: On every dollar Of nett profit or
dividend declared, received or due, during the year
preceding the LIST day of April in each year, upon
money or capital invested in manufacturing cotton
or wooden goods, leather other articles made Of
leather iron and tobacco; also on every dollar OF
profit made BY the purchase and sale of corn, fonr,
bacon and other provisions, salt cotton, tobacco,
leather and naval stores; also on every dollar OF
nett dividend or profit money iusealed in steam
boat companies whether incorporated or not) and
in railroads taxAof two cenrs.
SEC. 2 Be it further enacted That there shall
be levied every dollar of nett profit or dividend
on the purchase and sale Of articles imported ato
the State from neutral ports through the blockade
of our coast, or which shall be brought from the
States with which We are at war, and sold in this
State tax Of five cents and it shsl be the duty Of
the Sheriff of the counties in which said sales arc
made, to proceed forthwith to collect the tax au'
thorized by this section soon IS sales are made
under tho same penalties for neglect % are pre-
scribed for neglect in similar cases. in IN act enti'
tied Revenue" to which this is m amendment
SEc g. Be it further enacted, That 10th para
graph, under section S6 Of said act schedule b be
aud the same is hereby repealed. 60 -
SEC 4. Bs 1t further enacted, That this act
shall be in force from its ratification.
Read three times in General Assembly, this 18th
day Of December, A. D. 1868. -.
(Sgned) =. .. R. s. DONNELI, S. Il. G.
(Sgued) GILES AEBANE, s. 8.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

RAISE VkGErABLEs-We commend the advice of
the Columbus (Ga.) Tines to our own people That
paper says: ; '.',': .~. .
We again urge upon our planting friends the pol.
icy and duty Of preparing for .bountifal crop Of
vegetables for their negroes. There is not, BY =
large ,amount meat enough in the Oo0fedeFacy to
allow full rations to the army snds people, negroes
included - The army must be ted ws al know, and
the smoke houses of planters must furnish the sub
sistence. The meat rations Of the negro must b
reduced to at least two pounds per week. With 3
plenty Of vegetables, this Is sufeisat or will do
very we'll Without that addition, the negroes will
suffer. Let every planter, then put h q ieass =
halfacre in eollards to evalnlorh rhanda II he ~iA
manure the ground highly mt half sers viii se
worth to him thousand deilass or nlorsI Now is
the time to plant them. Don't mind cold weathes.
1t won't hurt them In three nosths from teJsy
we will receive the thanks Of every man who adopt
this adylce z.;c.c = ..s ag1 70 'F.' ,F'E'S>a--
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

FOUNDER IN HoRsss--,t seDd 700 . receipt Tor
founder in horses, which have nexerseen in print
have used and recommended it ~, titesn yeass.
and so far as my experiences g6sa it ma ssse md
speedy remedy. Taksa tablsafoosfal 6 putsssised
alum, pull the horses tongue, ,ostof his uooeh -
far as possible and throw the alum dn1n bis threat
let 90 Of his, tongue and hold up his had until be
swalleYa In pix hoars ine (Oe. usttee how sAd
the founder he will be- At for rhodersts sersiceI
have tested this remedy often With perfect sue.
cess that would not make Eve dollars differences
in horse foundered or not, if done recently, and
one that was not Country GsntlsmGa
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

The Confederate, noticing the ridiculous stories
published in Boston and elsewhere, to the effect
that this State is about to secede from the Confed
eracy, and the public meetings held in this State
says that Gov. Vance, who is falsely reported as
being in favor Of = return to the Union, "s mis-.
represented because these meetings tie him to them
by their laudatory resolutions We feel sure there
is no purpose on the part of the meetings referred
Ito, to injure Gov. Vance. ,-,...-. : !. 80 !.
The ontederate, with the Observer and other
Destructive Journals is assiduously engaged in an e
ort to show that the Standard is untrue to the
Confederacy, and friend to the federal governments
hese journals are displaying their ingenuity At the
Expense Of truth and justice. They studiou.lv
INIT to copy from our columns our own opiniona.
hoWing our position and views, but rely on YAM
pc testimony, such as kilograms from Boston and
ktraefs from Mr. Everetts Gettysburg oration.
object to the witnessea They are not of the
oufh, and they are not truthful These journals
pleased to attribute influence to the Standard
ov much more grateful and pleasant the task to
low, As they could do from our Editorials, that ve
devoted to the South, and that our people are
ply unit in their determination to resist the
rthern sbolitionists: but such q course would
result 10 party advantage, and hence it Is not
p'ea. . we do not ask for charity, but simple
nee at the hands of our opponents; but whether
set tne latter or not, We are consoled by, the
wiedge that orr course ID understood and ap.
ved BY the people. 70 - - 7s--s,,'is
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FlRE.-Ws regret to state that the residence Of
M. Holt the Sexton 20 the Graveyard IN this City,
was accidentally burned Upon .the morning Of
Thursday the 4tb instant The FIRE occurred .beu.
- in the broad daylight Owing to the sxer.
tons Of those present, the adjoining house of NJ.
Mullins was saved from almost certain destruction
The fire company appeared promptly upon the
scene Of actiea and rendered valuable assistance.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

HoN. JoHN BELL-Alludlng to the assertion Of
the Charleston Mercury that this is an "age OF
mediocrity," because competence is no longer the
measure Of preferment as shown by the absence
from the public councils Of such men as Freeman,
Durkin and Hammond, (Rhett should have been
added, the Columbus Sun says: ..-'
The Mereury might with equal force, refer to
honored names in other rStatss-Georgia, Alabama,
Tennessee and Virginia for example-which have
been passed over in the selection Of Legislators and
cabinet officers In this State, the comprehensive
intellect and exalted craftsmanship of Stephens has
been efsctually buried Somewhere in Northern
Georgia may be found an old man-an exile from
his native Tennessee man whose name 10 house.
hold word on both contnents-a ripe statesman
one Who has been familiar with tue politics hnih At
Europe, and America for the past half centnry-s
man Who, in the days of parry strife was made the
object Of more misrepresentation and ISLANDERS than
almost any other living man. This mans name IA
John Bell-one of the noblest specimens Of halnan
intellect united with and directed by the pure heart
Of the true Christian and patriotand yet our gov
ernment has never avaed itself Of bis wise and con-
servatve councils in this our day Of great calsmity
and Impending danger. We might add to this 6sil
liant catalogue of other States, bat oss bono! Thi'
seems 70 be strange era, one 10. which medioeTtJ
reigns whilst great talents and exalted Statesman
! ship are not in requishon. - '"." .'s''',
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

We published in our last the substance of the mil.
itary bill recently passed by the Senate, placing in
service all white male residents of tho Confederate
States between the ages Of eighteen and fifty five
The House. it seems, is considering different bill
in secret session Nothing has been perfected on
this subject so far as we know.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

We learn that by general orders ofthe Ad:pt.nt
Ga,eral, examining boards for cons;rpts 6e II
once organized, and be composed Of txo, medical
officers o. the boards for examination e eohscripts
IN and ssepedi BY both medical ofseers Richmond
Eaquisr.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

Tas YANKEES ON 1Hk GH0wasS-On Tanssday
Last TWO Yankee eunhoAts assembled Ctowsn riSsr
,s f.r Is Harrelssilla .n Hartford county. About
800 men landed and marched up into ,he village
burned several houses apdasstroyed about 10000
pounds Of government Lacon which. had most im'
prudently been allowed to rs:nain tnere. They also
robbed many, private houses. carried oil ten or
twelve mules and killed some that they could not
get away, As they wsae seturning to the gonh'ats
some Of our cavalry eams upon them. killed several
Of them and Woanded others, O"ly one Of our ndh
HarreHsyille Is. about twJ miles iran, Ohswan
river, and abousI twenty miles below AuEffsss-
boro,.-Pstsfsbess Erprets. I,si.,ts:~se. 5.s:.;a.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

nc philadelphia Inquirer of the LIST instant
tnat Lincoln has ordered draft foT SOC, 600
70 serve during the war, the draft to be mad.
be 10th Of March. ,.., .-'.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

THs CoNrEDERATE-Co Duncan f. McRae has
assumed the chief Editorial management of the
political department of the Confederate, a new De-
structive jourRsl in this City which succeeds the
State Journal now defunck Col. McRae is bril-
liant and ready writer, and has had much expert
ence as public man. He says in his Salutatory,
that the public mind is weary of individual strife,
and better taste appeals for higher order of
mental nourishment Frankly acknowledging all
his Deficiencies and truthfally assuring the frater
nifty Of his motives and intentions, he asks their
right hand of fellowship, and claims generozs for
bearance of his short comings, and symplthy ir
his efforts, SO far as they may be proper and we'll
directed"
We reciprocate this feeling on the part of Col.
McRae, and trust that nothing may occur to dis
turb it.
Of course we are all duly grateful to COL McRae
for assuming the Editorshp of organ faithfully
rejecting the loyal sentiment Of the State, deemed
requisite here, in the capital town Of North Car
olina." '.r
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

IxrorrAsr ,DEc1s1os. The Fayetteville 0assrssr
contains decision by Judge French, in case Of
aa0sas corpus from Moore County, in which he
holds that the .wof Congress eonscribing the prin.
cipals Of substitutes is constitutional. The appi-
cant was reminded to the custody of the enrolling
officer. d.: 81! G;s sys:. ~ ~ a....l ''- ''.;7
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was expected that the currency bill would be com.
pleted sud passed by the Senate in the secret ses
sion Of yesterday, We learn that the ll-vbieh
was sent VI. from the House, has been modified by
the Senate in such important particulars that thsre
is noproapect Of the House agreeing to it. and that
a committee Of conference will be demanded, which
will probably bung this important matter to the
heel of the session. i .-9s-s.r-= IT.. ,-. &. &
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

We publish to day for information, at the request
Of the Treasurer an oct on the subject Of Fevsnus,
passed At the last d the Legislature to which
we respectfully direct The attention Of sherias and
others concerned -. -. . .....,,-. -,r.-,.,.r,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10
RALEIGH: FRIDAY, FEB. 8, 1864.
From Eastern North. Carolina.

From Eastern North.CaIOiina.
The public mind has been excited for several days
past by the knowledge that important military
movements were on foot in the direction OF Newbern
but up to the time of writing this we are without
da6,;to info-...tivu rs " result. II is kuowu
that large force of veteran troops, commanded by
an able and experienced officer, we're moving TO-
wards Newbern, and that on Monday morning last
skirmish took place at Bachelors creek, seven
miles this side of Newoern, in which COL H. NJ
Shaw, of the 9th N. c. troops, was killed. 1t is re-
ported that portion Of our forces are on the south
side of the Trent below Newbern that the Railroad
has been torn up, thus cutting off communication
between Morehead and Newbern; that our forces
were within two miles of Newbern on Tuesday
morning, and had surprised and captured Yankee
regiment 1t IS also reported that heavy firing was
heard on Wednesday morning in the direction of
Newbern, by inhabitants below Goldsborangh.
We have no doubt from what We have learned
that the expedition was we'll planned, and we feel
sure that if the enemys works at Newbern should
be attacked they will be carried. The possession
Of Nexbern, and the permanent occupation Of that
region of the State by forces would result most
benefcially.to our people and to the Confederate
cause. We trust the expedition has been in every
respect successful If we should hear more before
going to press We will lay it before our readers.
PosrscRIPr-We learn thata dispatch was received
by Gov. Vance on Thursday morning, from Colds
borough, stating that Newbern wcld not be attack
ed by our forces on account of the strength of the
fortifcations of that place. .,
An official dispatch from Gen. Pickett, who COM
manded the expedition, to Gen. Cooper, at Rich
mond, states that he had made reconnoisance with
in mile and half of Newbern, with Hokes brigade
and part of Corses and Clingmans, and some arti'-
lery Helmet the enemy in force at tBatchelors Greek
and killed and wounded about one hundred, and cap
tured thirteen officers two hundred and eighty pri
vates fourteen negroes two red pieces and caissons
three hundred stand of small arms four ambuiances
three wagons, fifty five animals quantity Of cloth
ing, the camp and garrison equipage, and two flags
Commander Wood captured and destroyed the Uni
ted States gunboat Underwriter.
Our loss is thrty-fve killed and wounded
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

The resolutions adoeted by the Conservative
meeting held in Greensborough, which we publish
to day, have the ring of the true metal. They
breathe the loftiest and most determined devotion
to the great principles of constitutional liberty and
are every way worthy of the noble assemolage of
patriots who adopted them.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-02-10

ANOTHER BLAST FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA
TRooPs i-THE TMRrIsru REGINENr SPEAks.-We
publish with great pleasure the following patriotic
proceedings: .s.
CAMP 30rn NC. Troops)
... Jan. 9th, 1854
Editor ISentinel-Dear Sir: Please publish the
subjoned resolutions, and oblse your obedient
want j. l. HARRIS,
-....-... Capt Co. 3Oth N. G. T.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11

If the drivers seat. Then, with an escort of
twelve dragons, he started, happy, no doubt
in the belief that he was proof against the de-
Sending rain. Approaching Culpepper, he met
an ordinary looking man on horseback, attend
ed only by an orderly. As he passed, he recog.
nized the Lieutenant General, who, in spite OF
the rain, was making his usual round, in his
usual modest way. To descend from his car
riage and salute the chief was but the work of
moment but Grant, irritated by the style and
pretension of his officer, was in no hurry to see
him gain the shelter of his carriage-roof again
Walk along with me little, said the Gene
raj, g want to talk with you" With polished
boots and unexceptionable kids, Mr. Quarter
master did as he was hidden and with touch
of that grimness to which have referred the
General led him through the muddiest parts Of
the road, and did not release him until he was
wet to the skin-as wet as the General himself
He was then dismissed with an admonition that
will be remembered, though it was interladed
with no oaths.'
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Among the captures
made by the Rebel guerllas in their last raid
upon the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Pied
mont, yesterday morning, was the capture of
MFR Wadswerth, an opposition member of Con-
gress from Kentucky, who was held for some
three hours and let 60 in to Mr. w blissful
ignorance of the value Of their prize We hear
also that hundred soldiers of our Veteran Re
serve or Invalid Corps were taken on the same
train with their arms in their hands, but with
out single cartridge in gun or cartouche box
for which the officer in command of them should
be instantly dismissed the service. The captu-
ring party of Rebels WAS but thirty strong and
they had cartridges in abundance. The passen-
gers ON the train were summarily plundered OF
watches, money, &c, of course.
All the troops we shall lose by the conces-
sion to the Pens lvania Reserves are two thous-
and, and two-thirds of these will not march out
of the service for six weeks.
All passenger trains and passes to and from.
the front have been stopped Philanthropists
and sight-seers will lose their journey here.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
May 4, 1864,

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc !
May 4, 1864. I
Soldiers Again you are called upon to adj
vance on the enemies of your country. The
time and occasion are deemed opportune By
your Commanding General to address you a few
words of confidence and caution.
You have been reorganized, strengthened and
fully equipped in every respect. You form
part of the several armies of your country; the
whole under the direction of an able and dstin-
guished General who enjoys the confidence Of
the Government, the people and the army.
Your movement being in cooperation with
sothers, it is Of the utmost Importance that no
effort should be left unspared to make it success
full.
Soldiers-The eyes of the whole country arc
looking with anxious hope to the blow ypu arc.
about to strike in the most sacred cause IHa3
ever called men to arms Remember yonrhomes
your wives and children, and bear in mind that
the sooner your enemies are conquered, the
soner you will be returned ID enjoy the benefits
and blessings of peace.
Bear with patience the haFdships and sacrih-
ces you viii be called upon to endure. Have
confidence in your officers and in each other.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11

Keep your ranks on the march and on the battle
field, and lei each man earnestly impore God
blessing, and endeasor by his Thoughts and ac
tons to render himself worthy the favor he
seeks.
With clear consciences and strong arms, actu-
ated by a high sense of duty, fighting to pre-
serve the Government and the institutions
handed down 10 US by our forcfathers if true to
ourselves, victory, under Gods blessing, must
and will attend our efforts.
(Sgned) GEORGE G. MEADE,
Major General Commanding
MAY Snow SToRM.-Quite a severe snow storm.
prevailed at Altoona, Pa, ON Tuesday, tbs
mountains in that region being covered with q
wintry mantle to the depth of two or three
inches
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11
TO ALL WHO HAVE FRIENDS IN THE
tpAIX
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. Soldiers


&s@Aid Societies, clergy men, editors and Others
are respectfully requested to aid in dissemln"l-
ing the following notice, which is OF interest to
all who have friends in the army:
DIRECTORY OF THE HOSPITALS.
The Sanitary Commission have made arrange
ments for supplying gratuitously information
with regard to patients in the United States
General Hospitals at the following points, otheis
will be added;l
Eastern DepartmeqtS:- information add
dress Office Sanitary Commission, Washington. :"
Washington, D. G. Cumberland Md.
Georgetown D. c. Point Lookout, Md.
Alexandria, D. q. Frederick City, Md
Baltimore Md. Fairfax, Va.
Annapolis, Md. Aqua Creek, Va
Annapolis Junction, Md y ork. Penn.
Phiiadelphia Deparntn1d.-F information,
address ''OHcc Sanitary Commission, No. n
South SirthStrea.'
Philadelphia, Pa. Chestnut Hill Pa.
Chester, Pa Reading, Pa
Germantown, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa.
New York Department. For information, adj
dress ''Oftce Womans Central Union, No 10
Cooper Institute
New York. n Y Portsmouth Grove, r. !.
Albany, n Y. Boston, Mass.
Newark n. j. Burlington, Vt.
New Haven, Conn Brattleboro, Vt.
Western Departments For information, aG-
dress office S1nitary Commission, Louisville, hg.
Columbus, Ohio. Louisville, Ky
Cleveland, Ohio. Covington, Ky.
Camp Dennison, Ohio. Lexington, Ky
Gallipoiis, Ohio. Danyille, Ky.
Cincinnati, Ohio PeTryville, Ky.
Quincy, Illinois. Bowling Green, Ky.
Cairo, illinois. Memphis, Tennessee
Mound City, Illinois. Clarksville, Tenn.
Jacksonville, Ind Jackson, Tenn.
Evansville Ind Murfreesboro, Tenn.
New Albany, Ind. La Grange, Tenn.
Saint Louis, Missouri. Gallatn, Tenn.
Ironton, Missouri. Nashville, Tenn.
Rolla, Missouri. Yicksburg, Miss.
Springfield Missouri. Corinth, Miss
keokuk Iowa. Helena, Arkansas.
davenport, Idee Grafton, Virginia.
fAducah, Ky. Point Pleasant. Va.
Bardstown, Ky Parkersburg, Va.
Lebanon, Ky. Clarksburg, Va.
Columbus, Ky, Charlestown, Va.
Columbia, Ky.
Information will Hnder ordinary circun,-
stances, he given to any person who may appl
for it, in answer to any or all dNthe following
inquiries. II the application is BY letter, the
answer will be sent BY return mail if in person
II will he answered at once
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11

TTNION OYSTER SALOON.-The
~ subscriber would respectfully call the attel.
ton of the soldiers and citizens of Point Look
out to the fact that he has opened for their
accommodation an OYSTER SALOON on the
bank Of the Potomac river, adjoining the camp
of the I'd n. II. V.
1894 f. r. FORMAN.
Hammond gazette. [volume] (Point Lookout, Md.) 1862-1864, 1864-05-11

Information will, snder ordinary circun,-
stances, he given to any person who may apol
for it, in answer to any or all dN the following
inquiries. Ifthe application is BY letter, the
answer will be sent by return mail if in person,
it will be answered at once