The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-19

gath, 1868, requires farmers and planters to pay
one-tenth of the potatoes produced in the pre-
sent year the Confederate Government, be amend
cd authorize the producers of sweet potatoes in
the year 1863 to make Communication by payment ofthe
money value of the tithc thereof instead Of payment
in kind, at rates be fixed by the commissioners
der the impressment act.
Approved, Dec. %, s63.
mo p
An Act authorizing the in kind on bacon to be
muted by collection of salt pork An 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 and regulations lnie by the
Secretary of War, to demand and receive in commute
ton for the in kind bacon, equivalent there
for in salt pork.
Approved, Dec % 1868.
An Act 20 prevent the enlistment enrolment Of sub
stitutes in the military service of the Confederate
States.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That person liable 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. 49, 1868.
mo- Al
Joint Resolution in relation to the Public Printing.
aesoved, by the Congress of the Confederate States
WAmerica: That in lieu of the compensation now al
lowed by law the public printer he shall receive
til otherwise provided for all printing ordered by eth
House of Congress, such compensation as the Joint
Committee on Printing of the two Houses may deter
mine to be equitable.
Approved, Jan 5, 1864
TNo.5.1
An Act to put an end 10 the exemption from military
service of those who have heretofore furnished sub
stitucs
Whereas, in the present circumstances of the coun-
try requires the aid of all who able to bear arms
The Congress of the Confederate States OF America
do enact, That person shall be exempted from mill
tary service by reason his having furnished subsi
butt shall hnS
persons who, though not liable render military
vice, have, nevertheless furnished substitutes.
Approved, Jan 5, 1864.
An Act providing for filling vacancies of Delegates to
Congress in certain Indian nations.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact That whenever, by any cause vacancy shall
occur in the representation of any Indian nation enti
tied to delegate in the Confederate Congress, the
shall be filled by special election, after thirty days
tce of said election, to be held and conducted accord
ing to the provisions Of act Of Congress entitled
An Act provide certain regulations for holding cleo
tons for delegates to the Congress of the Confederate
States in certain Indian nations" approved May l,
1861 said notice to be given by the Governor prin
cpal chief of such nation according the usual mode
of giving notices by such nation Or nations.
Sec g. That this act take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
Approved, Jan 3, 1864.
An act to continue in force act entitled An act to
provide for the compensation of certain persons
therein named" approved May l, 1868.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That the act entitled can provide for
the compensation of certain persons therein named"
approved May ls 1863, which, by its limitation,
would expire the lst January, 1864, be, and the
is hereby continued in force until the lst of jan
nary, 1865. [Approved Jan 6, 1864
No. 81
An act 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 Prcs-
dent by and with the advice and of the Senate,
Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office DEPART
ment, who shall be styled the Third AUDITOR and who
shall be charged with all the duties connected with
the Post office Department which the First Auditor is
required to perform, who shall receive for his
vices a salary of $4,000 per aunum
Approved January s, 1864.
mo. 81
Joint Resolution of thanks to Gen Robert E. Lee, and
to the officers and soldiers under his command
Whereas, The campaigns of the brave and gallant
armies covering the capital of the Confederate States
during the successive years of 862 and 1868
der the leadership and command of General Robert f.
Lee, have been crowned with glorious results defeat
ing greatly superior forces massed by the enemy for
the conquest of these States repelling the invaders
with immense losses and twice transferring the battle
fields from country to that of the enemy: And
Whereas the mastery and glorious achievements rem
derng forever memorabe the fields of the "Seven days
OF Great Battles which raised hc seige of Richmond
well as those of Cedar Rum Second Manassas Har-
rers Ferry Boonsboro, Sharpsburg, Shepherdstown,
fredericksburg Winchester, Gettysburg and Chancel-
lorsVllle command the admiration and gratitude of
country And whereas, these and other ilusrious
services rendered by this able commander since the
commencement of our of Independence have es
pecialy endeared him to the hearts of his countrvmen
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 ami
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 won
over the vast hosts of the enemy and for the nesm
bic services they have rendered in defence the lib
erty and Independence of our country.
Resolved, That the President be requested to COM
mtnicate these resolutions Gen Robert E Lee and
to the officers and soldiers herein designated
Approved January 8, 1864.
No. l01
An act to authorize the cancellation certain Confed
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 Of sasfac-
tory evidence, that eight per bonds issued by
hI upon the acquisitions of the Secretary utEe Navy
dated October 18th aud 9th, 1862 one million of
dollars each, have been cancelled abroad to substitute
and deliver to the Secretary of the Navy equal mum
Der of bonds ofIike character.
Approved January 8, 1864.
No. III
An Act to continue in force the provisions of act
therein named.
The congress of the Confederate States of America
do enact, That the provisions of an act entitled Gan
act to increase the of certain officers and employees
OF the Legislative and Executive Departments" APP /
proved October 3D. 1852, be and the same are hereby
continued in force until otherwise ordered by Congress
Approved Jan Ii, 1864. CI7-4t1
NOTICE.