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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10
Ghe 8ree press.
The Last Ditch.
BURLINGTON
u n II NJ IVN
FRIDAY MORNING MARCH 10, 1865

Il is plain IRON the discussions going on
at Richmond. that the most intelligent reb-
els see that they are on the edge Of "the
last ditch. in which they have so often said
they would die rather than give up the con-
test From the rebel accounts, not few.
now the time l. 50 near at hand. are
marr bent upon getting out Of the last ditch
than upon dying in it The rebel papers say
boldly that an abandonment Of Richmond l.
Az abandonment OF their cause-that if
Richmond cannot be held by their armies.
nothing can be held that is worth contend
ing ior--thai complete disintegration of
the entire confederate concern unsvoidably
and rapidly must follow that there will
then be neither hope in the people nor pluck
in their armics-only Struggling effort of
"a few TO get ont of the country with whole
.kins-or whole necks, rather.
Yet 'hc evidence that preparations by the
military leaders are already in the course of
ulfllmen- to descrt-and that very soon, too
their doomed capital, comes from the
statements ia the Richmond papers them
selves. lf that work has begun in 20 obvious
a way that ihe newspapers of the city, not
only see ir but dare to speak Of it, and to dis
cJss the Consequences, we may be sure that
their fears are already long distance ahead
of ;heir hopes
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

RATS IRON a SINKING SHrP.-The Rich
mond Enquirer of Feb. -, in an article on
the Confederate Congress says
The enemy has lately thrown his forces across
the lines Of easy Congressional retreat to the
West and South. and, since that time, Senators
and Representatives. hare, one By one, fed the
capital, ieariHg the steict0H Of a Legislature
rapidly diminishing TO d number beior a
quorum.
As such stampede conveys 10 the public
mind an idea of there beng sanger some
where about, the Enquirer proposes the fol-
lowing remedy
The Speaker should be directed 70 issue his
wr1ts recalling the ahsconling members TO the
capital Should dis0belience Of the writ pro
woke less terror than intercepted retreat AMI
unpleasant proximity % Yankee armies, let q
law be passed directing the military commanders
TO execute the Speakers process. There are
many true and brave men in the Congress. II
other members continue 20 desert, or u sn I'M
worthy majority dissolve the whole body, the
army expects the President 90 rea>semtle those
who attempt TO fee. and 20 keep Congress -
gefher st some convenient place where they can,
% least. hear the speedy news Of our triumph or
r1,n. That day is not far distant
Im DmIr-The Rutland Hraia -.y-
.-dc.. have b,eu received by the Provost
Marshal of that District % commence draft
iug next week. unless yaiun,eerin. material
w quiekeus.
To- .i;. ,,,,rt,. .ha-,.. will DO r,, draft one
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

NV Mrsic w. \. Pond ,5 Co., l54
Broadway. y. Y, send as the following ~
song of the Brook. Pa-.orale for Piano,
bv O.. W. Warren.
Flick ct Flock, Gal1p ior Piano by Ret-
terer.
Cradle song. bv y. z, perring.
Ny Angel Boy, music Ly stephen "a.
Foster
Soldiers Battle Prayer, hy B. 4. Wmpp.r-.
'.Limerics IS Beautiful, arr. hy Frank
Drew.
Pat Naliay, arr. by J. p. Cook
Thee and all other new music may be Oh
tanned ot ST5EY's.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

P.~DLg ~. -sAc-osl5A -Cre s. y..
pont'5 powder mills, near Wilmington, Del
aware, exploded saturday morning, the 18th
ult., killing three operatives.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

RAILROAD DIsAsTERs.- Fatal accidents on
railroads are now ofalmOst daily occurrence.
Since the 10th OF October, a little more than
four months, twenty-nine railroad accidents,
accompanied by loss OF life OF serious injuries
to passengers and employees, have been re-
ported. There were several last week, in
volving the death Of persons in nearly every
case.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

The rebels claim TO nave machinery an
operation at Richmond that makes I2,OoO
percussion caps per hour.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10
state of Vermont.
BY THE GOVERN
PR oCLA TIoS

IIhersas. the Congress Of the United States
hsve passed a Resolution submitting-to the Leg
islatures Of the several States 8 proposition 70
amend the Constitution Of the United States,
which when ratified by three fourths Of the said
Legislatures shall be valid 10 all intents and
purposes as q psrt Of the said Constitution,
which proposed amendment is as follows
''Sec l. Neither Slavery nor involuntary ser
yItuie, except as a punishment for crime where
Of the party has been duly convicted, shall ex
ist within the United States or any place subject
to their jurisdiction.
"sec. . Congress shall have power to enforce
this article by appropriate legislation
-4aa rfcrsas the occasion, while it IS one Of
profound rejoicing to the people Of this state as
the c0nsImmation Of their long CHERISHED hope
aud desire, the harbiuger Of glorious emanci-
patou % . race and ofregeneraron 90 a nation
j. also one of sufficient magnitude and impor-
tsnce 90 Justify special conyoc alton ofthe Gen
ersl Assembly Of the State, that Vermont may
early ani promptly set her seal 4 ratification
Co the ameniment and contribute, So hr as her
voice and influence may DO, towards inc0rporat-
ing t into aud making il part Of the organic
law " the land;
Non. therefore, l, John Gregory Smith, Gov
ernor II Vermont, by virtue Of the authority
vested In me by the Constitution, 10 hereby is
sue this my proclamation, conyening the Gener-
al Assembly in Special Session. And DO here
h7 summon the members OF the Senate and
House Of Representatives 10 meet in their respe--
tive chambers at Montpelier, together with the
officers Of the two Houses, on thursday. the 9th
lay o.. March, A. b. ls65, at ten O'Clock IN the
forenoon. for the purpose Of considering ani
acting upon the proposed Constitutional Amend
mcnr
Given under my hand and the Seal Of the
State. in Executive Chamber, 10 81. Al
bans. this twenty-seventh day q Fehrua-
ry. 10 the year Of our Lord one thousand
e. g. eight hundred and siKty-hve. ami Of the
Independence Of the United States the
eighty-niuth.
J. GREGORY SMITH,
By -ie Governor,
SAMUEL WILLIAMS.
Secretary Of Civil sad Military Affairs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

ine H0rEs Baltimore correspondent has
exclusive intelligence that the troops under
Bcuresard and Johnston were fgatins Gcn.
S',lman on the oath ul... ncar the Yadkin
Bi,,r. north of Charlotte. uat -aermln's
5ul columns had united and rcrliIsd john
stor attack. who then crossed o. -tc north
bans lf the Yadkin, and was waiting ar
Sherman TO march up towards 81. d4ly TO
attack him again. We do not believe any
eng cement of con-,queucc ha- occurred or
tie r'ci papers despite their pretended
secrecy on military movements. would have
hastcued 20 announce It as defeat of Gen.
Sherman: anl the Indications are that Sher-
man did nos rraeoel mu 9hturlh,r north after
taking Colamtis. bu; turned easy. aiming
lor Fayetteville and Raleigh.
TIE Worids correspondent figures uT the
rel-. army now under command of Johnston
al 6-. ooaIn,luding iiariec -sforces. the troops
ia.,I, O.. Macon and Augusta, and 10000
from Hoods army. But intelligence from
ba,t -iies say- that Hardee was inter
celtei and d:d not JOIN Beauregari and
rct.I adjuJant- generals order of the
24tt says Communications south and
west Of the southern boundary OF
North Carolina are cut VI, so that it is cz-
trem,.v improbable that any troops have
been brought up TO North Carolina from the
southwest This viii reduce Johnstons
force {, 25,o0o with which he cannot op-
To-e >hcrnan's army efectlally without
leaving every place undetended to risk every
thing 900 a single battle.
When Sherman left savannah, 1t was said
that direct intelligence from him might be
expected iu io dave little more than half
that time has yet passed but any day may
bring news IRON him, now. and when it
comes. hi- march through Georgia and South
Carolina will he found 70 have been as
agreeable and easy as that from Atlanta
to Savannah.
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The Capture of Gems. Crook and Kelley.

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T.. Pis5rr.rI Fu,-.. -.-- ....t ......
'r''A anu N'if' lil,Aia. '- Cumberland,
Nd. on tle Tuesday previous. arrived s-
p5..-.-l D.. .-
'''' -'i' '' l-
tuning party rciHt.- r. He.deur-n the tHr-
..,-o .. f.Il.,-..
The party crossed rle Potamt. u fa1t .r .ae
town 200 a Date hour 900 the nil1tof rhc event.
and capturing t1e only seurinr. o. He.t.r. D.. f--
6.rt.- -.. dl-..a--r, .s. ,5.r -
convenient position. sai tae Eeu,aaar. come
maa.as. win ..'...i o.. the nsn. bobby r.ie
4 al, r...., t...s r.- r-..........
G.a. 'r.. F.r. -s H.i s.l ...-.a- a..
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ing prs-lr- maI. ta,r vsg TO- ,a.e... tr.
former. e--.'a- '.-.. .n .r.a. % Naeh OBJ. ..a-
,.-.-., ,-,. r..-,.-. ..-..,.....-. ..'
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

UNIJN SENTIMENT N WuNISGroS "A let
ter in the New York World says
There we're decided and quite general mani
festations Of Union feeling on the part Of the in
habitan;s As General Ierry's command passed.
through, though, % a large extent from the
poorer portion Of the people. The stars and
stripes suspended from the window OF a dwell
ing mouse or raised on a silf I'm front, is not au
uufreqlent sight, while ladies looked smiincly
from windows and do1rsays. Fr0isssei Union
lists here say that no great share Of the inhahi-
tauts have departed, except those who came here
o. engage IN blockade running. The oath cf
allegiance, iJ is thought, viii be very generally
taken. Expressions If disgust Of the rebel cur
rency. and weariness 0f the rebel rule are he1ri
on every side. The negroes are particularly ju-
biant and thr0ng the streets. As Gen. P'iue's
c1lorei division brought mp the rear Of General
Terry'- command, their expressions Of delight
we're especially uurJlr.1us.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

ID Is related that at a Chr,.tm,. ,c,.hrs-
n BY contraband school in Norr.lt ts,.
''heI asked the little darkies whose birth.
'iey were celebrating and .iev IN
u ore 7Gice cried cu-. GG-r R.tr,-.. g.;
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10
u AKnT FILLINo - dispateh go

Washington, claimed 10 10 authentic, saw.
o. the 2lth Of February. $3.50 men were en-
nsiei INTO the ,erv1oe- Average number enlisted
ior the Ilst three days Of February. S295. Aver
age number mustered for the last ten dsys. 1926.
II recruiting Is kept up the army will be speedily
to the war.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

-., ~ snree States that yotoc iur McCl,y.D
-. Nentncky, Delaware and New Jersey
~. ~ refused to rauly the cons,itn,ioDal
-'"onent abolishing slavery.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

ABvlNo 1HE SLAyls The Boston Jotrua.
says that friend whe has an intimate
knowledge Of negro character, and has lived
IN slave region for many years, insists THAT
the talk IN rcbeliom about arning The sia',-
is all for effect. 1t is making up faces O.
lrIghten the North, and At the same time
throwing dust IN the eyes ct European sym
ua,hizers. tie insists that no black rcgi-
meuts vill ever be trusted with arms u
any are organized 1t viii he merely for ia-
tirue duty. and they viii be a source of
w,a knoss rather than Of strength.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

PERsoNAL.-James Livingston, arrested on
suspicion Of being concerned IN the St Al
hans rad, has been released. The Paine
brothers are having their examination at s.
Adams, before Justice Soule.
Lieut. F. R. Carpenter. Of the Sth y,
recently exchanged, arrived home Thursday
evening on 4 leave Of absence.
Hon. J. p. Kidder Of 81. Paul. Minncsot1.
formerly Lieut.. Governor of Vermont, h's
been appointed associate Judge Tor tae terri
tory Of Dacota
The Bellows Falls Times says.
We are informed that Gen l.. a. G-ar:.
who bias been made Major General er Vol
untccr-, has had, or Will soon davc. CONE
mand assigned to him correspondent. with
his rlnk.
1t. Col. Addison Brown. Jr.. of thc 5.a
Vt. Regiment, ON account yf severe and con-
tinuei illness, mas resigned hi, commission
and Inns been discharged from service
Gov. Cannon, of Delaware died on the D ST
inst, after a short illness.
pea. John Phillips, Of SturbriiSc, Mas.
died on the 25th of Feb. at tue advanced age
of lo4 years, months and ., days I,is
but few weeks since the papers noticed tac
fact 'hat NJ. Phillips Wa, at tae polls on ,..-
day of the Presidential election, and voted
for Presideu. Lincoln. The voter, OF tae
town passed r.sll1ulH, o. respect Go Alm ga
that occasion, ami letter was addressed 60
him by President Lincoln
Hon. Eli Cook, E2-llayor of Buffalo. died
in that city on Saturday, Feb. 2j,s.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

INMATE, oF JAMS SOLD TO SrEsrITUIL BIO
u.s. The House Committee for rhc Dis
-e, oi Columbia have. fy Investigation. as
.''-n 4 f!at recently 20 persons committed
-.e lali uI this District have been baiicd
an' sod to substitute brokers Five o-
'-.i Them were charged with grand larco-
rs, ihe remainder with TRIVIAL offences.
-le committee have pIepIeI hili. max
= it au offence punishable with fut and
lprl>'nment Tor persons % -vll t. substitute
'a,r- Jn.se confined in jail charged with
HiiH.i & .nccs.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

iIE toEIGN IMMIGRATION foB ls64.-Scc-
.v Seward states iist the number If Pas
GERS arriving in ihe United States from
.-u countries during the yer oi 1864.
22l.535. OF tnese 1873 ,GgJ landed at
York Massachusetts received 5 .955.
',at-yivania I ,467. California 5 .lS5. Mary
r. 3,NoN, Maine ,37S, New Jersey 80
spu 3l7. Florida 1873, Rhode Island 81
New Hampshire 10 But three persons
d ~ he voyage
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

REBEL RAID IN East TENSEsszE.-The
Richmond papers of Feb. 25th, publish the
following
HEADoCARTERs, Feb. %, 1865.
Hon. J. c. BTeetsaridge, See'y Of Var:
Gen. Echols reports that detachments Of
Naughn's cavalry struck the railroad beyond
Knoxville, At Sweet Water and Athens. oaptur-
ing the garrisons at both places. Sixty men Of
the Twentieth Ohio regiment, with their horses
and equipments, were taken.
r. E LEE.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-03-10

y letter from Urant army dated Feb 70,
says the order for the army to be ready 70
move at q moments notice, was counter
manded, owing 10 a storm, after men had
been under arms all night. Fresh orders,
however are expected
The steamer Araso reports that when OF
Charleston Harbor Feb. 26th she was inform
ei that COlumbia,S. c. had been burned and
captured by our forces.
The Richmond Examiner Of the 9th bas
tbe following news
CHARLOTTE, Feb. Give have Augusta
dates to the 10Th. No important military
movements are reported. Capt. Dickerson
captured several officers and a considerable
number Of enlisted men during recent Yam
kee raid into Florida.
From the best information received here IL
appears probable a considerable conhagration
occurred IN the western portion of Column
bla after ITS evacuation, Occasioned il is sup
posed by cotton becoming ignited in the
streets. Il Is reported that the Ere EXTENDED
from Nam street. 70 Charlotte Depot. -esriv
three-fcurths Of mile. information is ros-
tive as % the occurrence Of the Ere, but
doubt IS ascertained as to its magnitude.-
Some Of the refugees are preparing 70 re-
turn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
NEWS ITEMS.

GEN: JUBAL EARLY.-Advices from Nassau,
N. p announce the presence of General Jubal
A. Early 10 that place, where he is residing for
the present, and is engaged in writing history
of his campaigns.
General N. B. Forrest has associated himself
in the commission, grocery and general factorage
business with the firm of Tate, Gill Able, at
Memphis, Tenn.
James l. Orr, Governor elect of South Caro-
lima, has just been elected NJ. W. Grand Master
of the Freemasons of that State.
The Mississippi Legislature passed the ex-
emption bill over the Governors veto. 1t ex-
enpts from execution Of judgment Sd, 900 worth
of property belonging to the head OF family,
children, &c. ThesLegislature did not pass the
stay law over the veto.
The Honorable George w Julian, member
of Congress from Indiana, and who is possessed
of mania for banging as many prominent
Southern men as possible, was severely cowhded
at Richmond Indiana, on the 9th ultimo, by
General Meredith.
DR.. r II Cannon, of Somerville; Tenn, was
accidentally killed at dinner, recently. A friend
arose from the table, dropped pistol, which
discharged its contents into DR.. Cannon's body
He died in few moments. lie leaves widow,
who is daughter of Judge Cameron, of North
Carolina.
BSs" All the volunteer troops of our army in
Central Texas are to be Withdrawn, and will be
replaced by regulars. A large number Of the
volunteers, both white aud colored, had arrived
at Galveston from the Rio Grande on the 23d
instant on their way home, to be mustered out
of service Some of the Texan people profess
apprehensions of negro outbreaks after the
Withdrawal of the troops, and have petitioned
Provisional Governor Hamilton for the organiza-
tion of State militia.-NeD York Herald.
THE INDIANs.-The entire number Of In
dans inhabting all parts of our country amounts
to about four hundred ard eighteen thousand
The estimated number in the unexplored terri
tories is thirty thousand; in Texas, about twenty
four thousand; of the tribes living in New Mex
leo, ab6dt ninety-two thousandj in California,
something over thirty-two thousand; in Oregon,
about twentg-three thousand, and IN Utah be-
tween eleven and twelve thousand. Many of the
New Mexican Indians are civilized, and have
fixed habitations and towns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
N. C. LEGISLATURE.

In the House of Commons, December 3D. Mr.
Magistrates of the several-counties to levy tax
for the purpose of keeping up the public roads,
which was referred to the judiciary committee.
The Speaker appointed the following joint
committees:
Library-Messrs Cameron, Kcnan and Rus
SELL
Deaf and Dumb and the Blind Asylum
Messrs Mckay, jenkins of Warren, Allison,
Davis of Halifax, and Craige.
Private Bils-Messrs Waugh, Lee of Gates,
Nelson Davis of Carteret, Faircoth Of Greene,
Arlington. Flythe, Mcdonald, Barnett, Shaw,
Faison, Whitley, Crage, jenkins of CASTOR,
Palmer, and Dickey.
Military Afars-Messrs Webb, Hyman, kc-
nan, Luke and, Marler.
Public Buildings-Messrs Joyner, Judkins
and Moore, of Alamanoe.
Privileges and Eections-Messrs Henry, AL
lison, Eaircoth of Wayne, Murphy, Smith of
Guilford, Gidney, Dalby, McNar, Horton aud
Gaines.
Internal mprovements-Messrs Hoke, Ever
EFT, Burton, Hutchisop, Baxter, Davis of Hall
fax, Page, Chadwick, Smith of Columbus, and
Bryson.
Swamp Lands--M Messrs Baxter, Farrow, Leigh
of Tyrrell, Lucas and McEachern.
Propositions and observation-disclosures Sharpe,
Dunn, Murrell, Russell, Harrison, Stilley, Pas
chal, Blair, Bonner and Blythe
Neutrality-suspicious. Simmons, Burgess,
Newsum, Foster, Hodnett, Roseboro, Moore OF
Chatham, Furr, Beasley and Scoggin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

INDICTMENTS FOR TREAsoNs-knoxville
Nov 27-The United States District Court,
Judge Connolly N. Trigg presiding, began its
session to-day. TIE streets and hotels are crow
ded with citizens The grand jury have found
indictments numbering over nineteen hundred,
for treason and giving aid and comfort to the
enemy. Parties will have contesting cases, who,
two years ago to-day, were in the destructive
assault on Fort Sanders. The court will con-
tinue for some months.
TTbese proceedings, we presume, are only in-
tended to put fees into the pockets of Lawyers,
Clerks, Officers, &c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
DESIRABLE MANUFACTORY
AND
RE AL E IT A TE 8 A l. r. .

THE ROCK ISLAND wOOLEN MILLS,
Situated on the Catawba River, in Meckenburg
county, North Carolina, containing six complete sets
of woolen machinery, made by A. jerks Son,
Bridesburg, Pa, the best machine nufacturers in
the United States. Most of it and all of it in
perfect working ORDER will be sold at public
tion at the square in the town of Charlotte,
Tuesday, the 18th of December
next, at IL O'Clock a. m.
The mill site contains twenty acres of land and
water and upon it are 2 or Is cottages for opera
tives The machinery is propelled by four reaction
water Wheels in perfect order and the water power
is the failing CAtaw ba River and is sufficient
to operate an indefinite amount of machinery. In
connection with the Mandatory, will be sold
A Tract Of Land,
In the immediate neigh borhood, known as the Stowe
tract, containing two hundred and seventeen acres
This Mandatory needs no extended eulogy from
us. Its reputation and its fabrics familiarly
known from the Potomac to the Trans Mississippi.
At the same time and place will be sold
Two Valuable Plantations
In CASTOR county; contains two hundred and
forty acres lying on the South Catawba River, one
mile and half from the Rock Island Mills, known
as the McLain tract. The other situated the same
river, about one mile and half from the former,
and about three miles from the Factory containing
four hundred and ninety acres, known as the Loner-
gan tract Both these tracts of land are improved,
with comfortable farm buildings, and are in a good
state of cultivation. %
And at the same time and place will also be sold,
The Three Centre Store Rooms
In the granite building in the town of Charlotte,
n C.. These store rooms three stories high, be-
sides basement, and the most eligible business
sites in the thriving town of Charlotte.
The term of co-partnership of the present pro-
pretors expires the lst day of January, 1856 and
this property is to be sold for the purpose of div-
sion
Terms made known on the day of sale.
YOUNG, WRISTON ORR.
Nov s, 1855 Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

INTERNAL REVENUE REGULATIONS When
two or more persons join irlshe execution Of an
instrument, the stamps to which this instrument
is liable under the law, may be affixed aud can
celled by one of the parties. =
In conveyances of real estate, the law pro-
vides that the stamp affixed must answer to the
value of the estate or interest conveyed.
No stamp is required on any warrant OF at
torney accompanying bond or note, when such
bond or note hes affixed thereto the stamp or
stamps deuoting the duty required, and when
ever any bond or note is secured by mortgage,
but one stamp duty is required on such papers,
such stamp duty being the high-rates required
for such instruments. or either OF them. In
such case Tote or memorandum of the value
or denomination of the stamp affixed, should be
made upon. the margin or in the acknow'edS-
ment of the instrument, which is not stamped.
IF the extension Of the time for The payment
of note is not in writing, no additional stamp
is necessary. 1T, however, note is renewed by
giving new note, the renewal must be stamped
with stamp appropriate to the amount Of the
renewal II the time Of payment Is extended
by virtue of written agreement, stamp must
be fixed appropriate to the agreement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

The Boston Transcript says there are two
children aged respectively seven and a-haf and
pine years, in Jail in that city, whose offence was
stealing grapes, and they were imprisoned be-
cause they were unable to pay the tine and costs.
And this 10 Massachusetts, The Massachusetts
people heap their sympathy on the negro.