The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23

pdSStu Dy the convention:
L. Cotton and tobacco not packed in bales.
are taxable under section Is.
Ill. Cotton owned by a citizen of this State
which has never been in the State, is not taxable
under section I6
Ill. When there have been several transfers
of cotton and tobacco in the year 1865 each
holder il taxed under section is
~ When cotton is sent to New York and
sold. and the proceeds invested in mprchan-
dice for sale in this State. the cotton is taxable
under section l6 the merchandise under sec
tion 49,.
V. When cotton yarns are sold on credit and
the money not collected in 1865, such credit is
net part of the income under section Cd.
VI PERSONS Keeping horses for hire taxed
under section 10. even when such persons carry
the mails,
A PROPER MOvE-A NOBLE SoLDIER.-We
in the Newb-rne Times that the citizens of
that place are making move for the purpose of
aiding the family of the late ''Sonewa j lack SON
We publish below an article from the Times in
reference to the matter
Comment is unnecessary. still let US say that
Colonel Wheeler. commanding District of New
berne. is a man--s soldier II magnIs,nnous repre-
sentative of the true chivalry of our race.
A noble and Curious ememy-nnt at heart but
from princpe-ft in the cause opposed to- him.
yet he would not furnish the true mobility of II
soldiers nature to the extent If permitting that
foe, GLORIOUS old Stonewal' to go to his grave.
and let his wife and child suffer when appealed to
in their behalf by citizens Of Newbrrne with the
laudable purpose of securing for them substantial
aid proposed in the following:
The citizens of Norfolk. Of Mobile Of Mem
phis of Louisville. of Richmond. and of other
prominent places, have already taken steps t"
relieve the wants of the family of the late eneral
"Stunewal Jackson. We think the movement
was nauguratrd in Mobile. through the Courteous
permission Of Gen. De RuSsy. commanding that
district, 1t has occurred To citizens of New
Berne that much good might be done among her
old citizens by getting up complimentary hene-
fit. musical ar drnnatic or combination of the
two. for the worthy lady of the renowned soldier
As first step toward the accomp> hment of this
end. note was addressed t. Colonel Wheeler,
commandn,rt of this District The prompt. cour
te"us. aud gallaut rt>p"I>t of the officer named.
stamps him a of heart. and exhibits the proper
representative of l'"werfu and maguanim"u>
government. The following is the CORES pom
d-nce:
New BERNE. Jan. 10. 1866
Colonel 1t has been suggested that a concert
some similar entertainment be given in this
city for the benefit of the widow of the late Gen
+ral "Stonewall' jackson. whose necessities have
b"cnme matter of public nnt"riety.
Believing it proper TO obtain the sanction of
the military authorities, first step. have the
honor t" address you i'll application for the nrceS,
Ssry permi. sion. OF course Nothing will be done
ia opposition to the obligations have taken as
loyal citizens. the object being solely to aid the
distressed family of brave and much loved
soldier. am. Colonel,
Very respectfully yours.
GEO. MCKNIGnT.
Col. WIN. W. Wheeler. Commanding District OF
New Berne
REPLY.
HEADQUARTERS, DISTRICT NEW BERSE.
New Berne, n c., Jan. ID, 1866.
Mr.. Geo. NcKn,eht:-
Sir: The Colonel commanding the District
directs the to inform you. in reply to your com
muncation of this date. respecting your PROPOSE
tian for the benefit of the widow of ''St"newulr
jackson, that the United States military author
tiles can never object to a charitable action All
soldiers tribute to gallantry and honor. l,
is presumed that every officer of this command
will esteem it privilege to be permitted t" Ell.
gage with you in the assistance of lady whost
husband was respected and renowned.
j have the honor to be, very respectfully.
Your obedirnt servant.
II. II. ELLIS.
Act'g. Asst. Adj't General
1t will thus be seen, (>ays the Times.) that the
matter is fairly under way. The committed
which will have the management of the affair il
composed of some of the oldest and most inhurn
tial citizens of Newbprne.
Will not the citizens of Charlotte follow suit
We hope SO. by all means.
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