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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
NORTHERN ITEMS.

Northern papers contain Sheridan's official re-
port of his operations iD the Va Valley, dated at
Columbia. He says he remained at Charlottes-
vile two days The troops were occupied during
the time destroying the two iron bridges near town,
and the railroad for distance of eight miles. On
the 9th ne sent the first division to Scottsvie with
directions to send out light parties through the
country and destroy all merchant mills, canal locks
and bridges on the RaveDel river. The third d.
vision proceeded down. the Lynchburg railroad to
Amherst c. H., destroying every bridge on the
road, and all the mills in their track Sheridan
says he found great abundance in this country
for both men and animals. AT Now Canton the
guard lock was destroyed and James river let into
the canal, carrying away the banks and washing
out the bottom of the canal. Twelve canal boats
laden with supplies of ammunition, rations, and
medical stores were captured.
Havana advices of the 9Th state that the report
ed outrages at Matamoras on Union refugees and
the American Consulate were confirmed
The rebels attempted the capture of the Ameri-
can steamer Shooting Star 10 the harbor of Ha-
vana the night of the 4th inst, but failed The
attempt was repeated next night when the boat
containing twenty-five men captured with the
assistance of the authorities. They were taken
ashore and liberated
Admiral Dahlgren's flagship, Harvest Moon, on
her way down, from Georgetown, S. G., was sunk
by torpedo. All hands were saved excepting
the ward room steward.
IMPORTANT TO REFUGEEs-The Washington
Star says we understand that decision has been
made in the cases of refugees to the effect that
whenever it is clearly proven that they have been
driven away from their homes, and are but tempo
rariy residing within our lines they will be exempt
from the draft. Parties who have voluntarily left
I ha raha Stafo l1,.ln. -.
dences within lines, are not exempt under this
decision.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
THE NEW TAX BILL:

Both Houses of Congress, on the 7th instant,
passed the Tax Bill L levies tax of eight reF
cent ON all property not expressly taxed at diff
fereut rate specie and bills OF exchange twenty
per cent; ON currency Eve per cent. The interest
on Government bonds is taxed as income under
existing laws.
Upon profits made by buying and selling mer-
chandze, or property of any description, between
the wears 1865 aud 1866, tax of ten per cent is
levied in addition to the tax such profits as in
come; and upon all profits exceeding twenty five
per cent tax of twenty-five per cent
The property, the income and moneys OF hospl-
tails as lums, churches, schools and charitable in
situations are exempt from taxation. Aso' all
property within the lines of the enemy shall be ex-
empt from taxation as long as 1t remains Within
such lines
The taxes are made due and are to be collected
on the first day of June Eext, one half to be paid
in Treasury notes, and the other half at the option
of the party in certificates of Indebtedness with
out any allowance for interest.
1t is also provided that upon all objects OF tax
alton mentioned in this act and the act approved
18th February 1861 there shall be levied and as
sessed for the year 1865 an additional tax equal to
one-eighth of the amount of the tax on the same
subjects imposed for the year 1865; which tax
shall be payable in Treasury notes of the new issue;
and the money arising therefrom shall be first ap-
propriated to1he payment of the increased CON-
pensation of the soldiers provided that this addi
tonal tax shall not be construed to apply to or n
crease the tax in kind
1he following important section We quote at
length:
"Corgress having intended by the act Of 18th
February, 1864, entitled, &C., as amended by the
act of 18th June, 1864 to impose said additional
taxes for the year 1864 only, the said act of 18th
February, 1864, amended, in SO far as it can be
construed to operate otherwise than as thus inten
died. shall be and the same is hereby repealed, and
all the taxes imposed by this act shall be paid
without any discount credit for the value Of the
tax in kind, or the income tax, and all the taxes
on income and profits under existing laws shall be
paid without any credit or deduction Of the al
pa20yenl tax
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
SECOND NoRTHCAROLINAC CAVALRY.
CAMP 2D N. C. CAVALRY, March z.

AT a meeting of the officers of the Second North
Carolina Cavalry, to pass resolutions condemnaory
of the course of Major j v B Rogers, Captain }
Gaines was called to the chair, and Adj't Il "a
Jordan requested to act as secretary. A committee
having been appointed to draft resolutions the fol-
lowing were presented and unanimously adopted /:
Whereas, The desertion of ] V B Rogers, late
Major of this Regiment, is calculated to call forth
reflections upon the fair name of North Carolina,
and to cast stigma upon the loyalty and patriot
ism of her sons, and 10 especial to The Second Cav
alry and whereas, justice to ourselves and our
State demands that we should express our opinion
of his dastatdy conduct. Therefore
Resolved, That V B Rogers was disgrace to
the position he held, and a dishonor to the COM
mission he bore; that are heartily ashamed that
the Second North Carolina Cavalry has had written
upon its muster rolls the name of man recreaut
to everything that is honorably and manly.
Resolved, That the wretch who thus deserts his
flag in the hour Of his country's peril and takes
refuge with the enemy and counsels him 'to press
on one month" to subjugate his mother land, car
ries with him the contemptuous scorn and curse
of his old comrades, aud deserves to live object
of execration, and adherence to mankind, and de-
serves to live in ignominy and die in want and
despair
resolved, That the "deep damnation of his
taking of" is happy radiance to the Regiment,
Resolved, That, while we feel deeply Inundated
that such man should have been honored with
high position among us, We wish to assure our
friends at home that We are not nor ever will be,
discouraged by the conduct of such miscreauts;
that We as firm and determined as ever to fight
the to the bitter end, and to stand by our in
FAINT republic and follow its fortunes for veal or
woe.
Resolved, That in the heat of our indignation,
we cannot refrain from coupling by contrast the
two field officers we lately had and lately lost
Rogers the traitor and deserter, and Colonel W P
Roberts, who has just received his commission as
Brigadier General, for galantry add meritorious
services. That We take this occasion to express
our high admiration for our late Colonel as an
officer, and our affection and esteem for him, as
man; that We anticipate for him brilliant career
in his new sphere of duty; and, while We regret his
loss to the Second, we consoled with the con-
fdent belief that his promotion will advance the
cause we all have so much at heart; that he leaves
us with our best wishes and highest hopes for bis
continued success.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the Raleigh Confederate, with the request
that the Raleigh Conservative and Charlotte Dem.
ocrat copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
HIGH POINT, March 4th, 1865.

On the I'd inst, as the train bound West passed
under the railroad bridge over Deep river, near
jamestown Station, named r. Chatham, a
paroed prisoner, on his way home, was struck BY
the bridge and SO injured that he died 10 Is hours
afterwards He lived till yesterday morning.
Nothing of any value found on his person.
no papers to show where he was going. He had
transportation to Statesvile, and belonged to Co.
B, LIST N e. T. bad him decenrly buried here.
If you know his people, please let them know
where his body can be had. Respectfully, &c,
Express. ". G. BARBEE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
INGLE's MILLS, March 10th. 1865.

M. S. Robins, Esa, Dear Sir:-I write you
few lines to apprise you Of the many depredations
that are committed upon the citizens of Guiford
and Randolph The desperadoes or outlaws are
robbing the citizens of Randolph and Guilfo,d
they supposed to be deserers; they visited the
widow I. II. Foust's and robbed her of a great
deal of specie aud other monies and pillaged her
house carrying off such things as they wanted, re-
CARELESS Of all she could say They have treated
grea, many Of the most respectable citizens of
Randolph and Guilford in similar manner. They
wen: to az aged citizens house in Randolph, Mr.
Lut,erlough, pllaged his house, burned all his val
liable papers, set his house on fire several times
but he begged the Captain of the thieves to have
it put cut and they put it out, On last Saturday
night they visited lone widow woman in the
southeastern part of Guilford, supposing she had
large amount of money, threatening her with aw-
full punishment if she did not get it,. She refused
to give her money to them; they tortured her sew
erely, pulling her hair, scratching her face and
abusing her in many ways. She still refused TO give
them her money, they tied rope around her neck
aud told her that they would hang her till she was
dead which frightened her very much, she then
went and gave it to the swretches. They visited
Spring Dale Academy, burned the house, books
and all the apparatus belonging o.the Academy.
- Cor. Raleigh Conservative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21

The Commissioners of Apprasement for the State Of
North Carolina present their Schedule Of Prices to govern
Purchasing Agents for the sixty days with rates con
sideraby advanced in of the advance by
order q Government in the prices paid above those Of H.
late schedule They earnestly hope, there now being mo
excuse for holding back the products to b
supply of the army that farmers and Others will come f
ward with alacrity and offer ell that they can possib
spare from their consumption to the aid Of that arm;
from the unresained and graspng desposm Of our bar
horoa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
B. f. GRADY,
Exchange Broker,
Late of Wilmington, N.

KALEIGH, n. e,
Dealer in Stocks and Bonds, Sterling Exchange,
Bank Notes, Gold and Silver Coin, &C.
n Office in the STORE of L. E. Heartt, Esq, No. ID,
Fayetteville Street, Heartt Iredells old stand.
March Is, 1865.
HEADQUARTERS RESERVE N. CT
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Feb 10, 1865.
General Orders No 4.
/. Major G. s. Stringfellow, Assistant Adjutant Cen
eral G. 8. P A., will relieve Capt John W. Hnsdale,
Assist Adj't GenI of Reserves of N c., and the latter
officer will proceed 70 join the Sd Regiment Reserves,
~ c., its Colonel he having been duly elected to
that Office the Sd OF January, 1855.
The Lieut-General commanding. in taking leave Of
Col. Hnsdale, terders bis warm congratulations on his
promotion, and earnestly hopes that the intelligence,
zeal and gallantry which has characterized his service
Staff Officer, may be matured by experience into
greater usefulness in his aad more extended
sphere. Signed, T. II HOLMES,
Official: Lieut-GenI comdg.
CHAs S. SrRIxerELLow, Maj. Il A.A.Genl.
Feb 20. 1865. g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21

band of ceserters captured Gen. Hardee's en-
gineer corps in Randolph County, last week, strip
ping them Of their clothing, and robbing them Of
all the money in their possession, -drcensboro
Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21

n9- We regret to learn that the residence of MIR
james Craigniles, in this vicinity, was entirely
destroyed by FIRE about o'clock on Monday morn
ing last. Nearly all his furniture was destroyed.
-4shepiWe News
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21

gentleman should talk like gentleman and be-
have like gentleman as veil to interiors as to supe
riors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Eseciments, &c,
for sale al this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
ADJT AND INSP'R GENL'S OFFICE, I
Richmond, Sept. IL, 1863. (

ADyT AND INSP'R GEMS OFFICE, I !
Richmond, Sept. IL, 1863. (
General Orders No. 1872.
Ill The following Act Of Congress is published for
the information of all concerned
LIVERY person. subject to the Rules and Articles
of war, who shall procure entiee soldier of the
Confederate States to desert, who shall purchase
from any soldier his arms, uniform, clothing, any
part thereof SHALL upon legal conviction, be fined at
the discretion Of the Court having cognizance of the
same in any not exceeding three hundred dollars
and be imprisoned not exceeding one year."
By order of the Secretary OF War,
Signed. s. COOPER,
Adj't and Inspr General.
Headquarters Reserve n c.. Raleigh, Feb. 10, 1865.
Official, JNO W. HNSDALEs
Feb 90 IT A. A. Gent.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-19


The anniversary meetings Of the great religious
and phiIanthropic societies in this city within the
past week we're characterized by some features
peculiar TO The present time. because 10 some ex-
tent Indicative Of the religious sentiment OF the
public At the most eveatfnl period 10 the history
of the country IL Is % be noticed then. first Of
all land contrary TO what some have anticipated.
.ftes the heartfelt praises which have resounted
throughout the land in view Of the great nation
al triumph that the people have lapsed into =
,rapsien, Indifference TO religious matters or per
haps are temporarily engrOssed with political ex
elements incident TO the sudden change IN pub
lie affairs Evidence OF this is afforded By the
"beggsriy show" OF empty seats at nearly all the
meetings aforesaid. Scarcely one Of them, eT
ceptiDg the American tract society. the Ameri-
can snd Foreign Christian Union, and perhaf
the American board OF commissioners Tor foreign
missions, mustered a respectable attendance
Certainly. the numbers present bore no eomPari-
con with audiences assembled in former years.
The Howard mission a comparatively new IN
stiiution, whose Anniversary was observed al 'he
academy OF music with display of instrumental
performers, drew considerable number AND iht
harangues Of the anti slavery society we're lis
tened 70 bya large and obstreperous audience
The people however, made a distinction between
those meetings which were strictly Of religious
character and those which were not; and the
same discrimination exercised in reference
TO the various public exercises, political speed
or patriotic sentiment being applauded most o
| all.
The aggregate receipts Of the societies, a
| will be seen below. foot up very large:
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-19
DIE D.

At Southport, Indiana, April 2lst A D. 1865 of dis
ease Of the heart, j. C. JORDAN. NJ. ID.
The deceased was born in Georgia, January sth o.
and was 50 years Of age when he died He had
liberal education, and, directing his studies tow ards
medical science, he became distinguished physician.
He located himself in Galveston Texas where by close
attention to his profession he amssssd considerable
property which, unfortunately for himself and family
was almost entirely lost by the present But there
is one thing more precious than the possession Of all
earthly good that was granted to him at Galveston
which be did not lose the gift of the true faith
He was there received into the bosom of the Mother
Church By the Rt. Rev. Dr. Odin, then Bishop Of Gal
weston, now Archbishop Of New Orleans. this preate
consenting TO he his godfather For years afterwards
the Bishops godson served his every morning be-
ing at the same time his physician. Whilst in Calves.
ton he lost his wife, who had also the
Catholic Church. The doctor, being afflicted with sore
eyes, came NORTH and married by minister of his
church, the 9Th day of November $780, Miss Jane
K. Todd of Southport, where they lived until he died
For four years the doctor suffered intensely with the
disease Of which he died, bat bore his suerings with
true Christian foritude and resignatiod the will of
God. His beloved wife 20 him minstering angel
in all his Affections and left asne and desoate she
has all the sympathy Of who has always been to her
and tie doctor True FRIEND.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-19
THE CAPTORS AND THE CAP
TERED.

We publish this morning the 4th page. from
The New York Herald, personal sketch OF the
captors Of the rebel president and the party cap
tured. IL is charged by that print. which We DO
not repeat, that JryY DAVIS was the author and
advocate of the Reputation of the state debt OF
Mississippi This is untrue Ii was REUBEN
DAVIS. not JxyFERsos. who is responsible for
that attempted breach of the public faith. The
Herald also states that the father of JEFFERSON
DAVIS vas suspected of DEMONSTRATING, and was
forced to fly from Kentucky. This is not true.
His father vas respectable citizen of Christian
county, in that state, and. as such. emigratsd to
Mississippi many years before it was admitted as
q state
The same journal incorrectly reports the an
tecedents Of Col. w. PRESTON JOHNSTON, of Mr
DAvIs's staff He is not the son of pbysician,
but of General ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON. who
fell at Shiloh nor is he amenable to the charge
of RECKLESS and loose habits" The commu
nifty in which he formerly lived estimated him
to be man of honor. truth and high moral
worth.
JrFv DAVIS has enoughto answer for without
charging him with ofenses which cannot be
sustained
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-19
EMIcRANT COMPANY.
AMERICAN EMIGRAAH Co..
% n ~ - q, nc
Chamber of Commerce. Indianapolis.
CHARTERED FOR THE PURPOSE or PROCURING
AND ASSISTING MIGRANTS FROM FOREIGN
COUNTRIES To SETTLE In THE STATES
capitaI, si.OOO.OOO
Paid zap CAPITAL, 100000.

The object Of tss company to import laborers
pecialy skilled laborers from Greaf Britain Germany
BE GUM, France, Switzerland Norway and Sweden for
the Manufacturers, Railroad Companies and other en-
ployers OF labor in Amerca Te accomplish this IL has
established extensive agencies through these countries
and undertakes 10 hire in their native homes and
SAFELY to transfer them 10 their employers here
tenn complete has been put in operation here
chancs, miners nciuding workers in iron and steel Of
every class weaver, and agricultural railroad and 9TH
any numbers, and at reasonable cost.
The Company comprises. ameng others. the following
gentlemen A q. Hammond, President OF the Exchange
Bank, Hartford, Conn; Hon Francis Gillette fate u
Senator from Conn r. Chamberiin II. X. WEIGH and
and John Hooker Hartford; Henry Stanly Of New Brit
ain, Conn; A. W Serth, 5. p Lyman, and John Will
liams, New York; Daniel I. Harms, Prest Conn River
Railroad Springfield, Mass X. h. Gilleft President Of
Hampden Bank, westteld Mass; Chas Hulburt late Of
J. NJ. Beebe Co Boston; +. e. ID. Mckay. and James
c. Slavery Of Des Moines.
The Company is eoabled by special permission refer
To the following gentlemen
Hon. \. Z. Chase. Chief Justice Supreme Court ~ s
Washington, ID. C; Hon Gideon wees Secretary Of the
Navy; Gov. Buckingham, Conn; Chief Justice Hinman
Conn., Henry A. Perkins Prest Hartford Bank; Thomas
Beknsp Prest State Bank HARTFORD Bsns Of New York
New YORK; Theodore Triton, Independent, New York;
samuel hoes, Editor Sprr ghed Republican Prof Cas-
well Providence. k. L.; Russell IRWIN mfg Co N n.
Hon X. A. Chapman. Judge Supreme Court, Mass; Rev
H. W. bsecher. Brooklyn N. Y; Henry c. Carey, Phla:
Hon. Samuel Is. Ruggles ~. I; Hon. Jas. Dixon u s.
Senator Conn: Hon. Geo Ashmun Mass; Hon. Charles
Sumner, u ;. Senator Mass; Hon. Henry Wilson u. s.
senator Mass; Fx-GOv ssprsgue, L. T. senator X. l..
Hon. L. \. Foster u :. Senator Conn; Morris Ketchum
ESQ. n. Y; Gov. Stone Iowa. Hon Jas harlan s. Sen
ator Iowa. Hon. Horace Everett Council Bluff, Iowa:
Gov. Oliver +. Morton. indianapolis.
j. BAR rA8D, Agent,
ms-dsm For the State Of Indiana.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-05-19
From The New York Tribune
The Question of To-day.

john G. WHITTIER writes in The Villager
(Amesbury, Mass his views Of the present dan
ger of our country and duty of her loyal people,
from which we quote follows:
In spite OF all revelations of the utterly bar
barous character of slavery, and its direfu effect
upon all connected with it, We we're on the yery
point OF trusting to its most criminal defenders
the tack of re-establishing the state govern
meuts OF the south, leaving the real union men
white as well as black. at the mercy OF those no
have made hatred a religion and murder sacra-
ment. The nation needed Que more terrible
lesson. Ii has II IN the murder of its beloved
CHIEF magistrate and tie attempted assassination
of its honorable prime minister the two men of
all Others prepared TO go the fsrthest to smooth
the way OF defeated rebellion back TO allie
gisnce.
Even now the lesson Of these terrible events
seems but half learned In the public utter-nces
hear much Of furnishing aud hanging leading
traitors, fierce demands for vengeance aad
threats of the summary chastisement of doues-
tic sympathIsrs with treason. but compare
lively little Is said of the accursed cause.-the
prolific mother OF sbomnations, slavery. The
gov eminent Is exhorted TO remember that il
does not bear the sword in vain--the Old Tesla
ment is rsnsscked for texts Of oriental hatred
and examples of the vengeances of semi-bar
bArous uston--but. respects the 0O0, 600
OF unmlstaksbly loyal people OF the south: The
patient. long suffering. kind hearted victims OF
oppression, here and there voice pleads for
'heir endosmenI with the same rights of citizen
snip which are To be accorded 10 the rank and
hle OF disoanded rebels
The golden rule OF The sermon on the mount i
not applied TO them Much i. said of erecutinc
justice upon rebels; little OF Justice 70 loyal
black men Hanging a few rirgle.,3ers Of ,r.s
on. II seems to be supposed is all that i needed
10 restore aud re establish the revolted states
The negro - TO be left powerless in the hands Of
the white trash. who hate him with A bitter
hatred. exceeding that Of the large slaveholders
In short, four years of terrible chast:senent
OF Gods unmistaksble Judgmsnts-have not
taught Us. "a a people. their lesson which could
scarcely be palmer If il had been written 10 let
tiers OF FIRE on the sky. WHY is it that We sire so
slow to learn. 50 unwilling To confess that sla,
ers Is the accused thing which ~heis the knife
ot murder, aud transforms men, with the exter-
or of gentlemen and christians. into fendsf How
pisiiUl Is our eIultatioa over the capture OF the