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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13
REPORT OF THE REVENUE COM
MISSION

The Revenue Commission, consisting OF
Messrs. David A Wells, Stephen Colweil aod
s: S. Hayes, have submitted report to the
House of Representatives Of the Northern Con-
eress. With the exception of the. recommends
ton in regard to the time Of paying the princi-
pal of the national debt the report has the hear
ty approval of !i.e Secretary of the Treasury.
The payment Of taxes being something IN
which our people are allowed representation, We
have taken some trouble to make a'brief synop-
sis of the report.
The Commission recommend that the tax on
distilled spirits be reduced to one dollar per gal
Ion tax on fermented liquors sixty cents per
barrel; five cents per pound, after July LIST,
. 1866, on all cotton, the product OF the United
States, to be collected of the manufacturer at
the place of consumption, and OF the merchant
or factor at the port of export upon all foreign
shipments. The crop Of the present year is es-
timated by the Commission at not less than two
millions Of bales. They recommend no change
in the income tax, except that one thousand dol
lars be exempted from taxation, and that not
more thar three hundred dollars be deducted 10
{; any case, for rental. While they admit that it
is represented to them that the tax, at present
imposed, upon rosn and distilled turpentine, is
unequal ard oppressive, they are of opinion that
it should not be wholly RENTED from which
we NAV safely infer, that the tag these arti-
Giles will remain as at present, viz: twenty-four
cents per gallon on spirits. and six per cent. ad
valOrem rosin.
| 1t is expected that at least twenty millions of
dollars of revenue will be derived from stamp
duties but no changes worthy CT note are sug-
gested IN this department 1t is recommended
that the tax on gross receipts of express compa-
MES be increased from three to FIVE per cent,
and the Commission incline to the opinion that
it may be advanced to still higher figure
Stock brokers are to be taxed one-hundredth of
one per cent on the par value Of all stocks sold.
! 1t is also recommended that the rate of tax lev
led on the sales of exchange and gold brok ers
be made to correspond with that proposed in re-
ference to stock brokers that the tax on wear
ing apparel be dispensed with, except where
certain articles are manufactured to the amount
of one thousand dollars in value, in which case
tax is to be levied of five dollars on every thou.
sand; the repeal of the tax on pig iron, mineral
coal and crude petroleum, and on all printed
books, magazines, pamphlets, reviews and other
similar printed publications, is recommended.
| The Commission make the following estimate
of aggregate results for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1867 -
From customs s130,OOO,OOO
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BURNED TO DEATH.-Miss Mily 'Pritchett,
an elderly maiden lady residing with Mrs Nc
liver, in this town, was badly burned, on Sunday
morning last, by her clothing accidentally
taking fire, from the effects of which she died
on Tuesday night Greensboro Iatiot.
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IMPORTANT SALE.

will sell at Auction, on Tuesday. Feb. 18th, for
cash credit, at my Plantation IL miles from Chas-
lotte the Salisbury Road, all my Farming Imple-
mcnts two 4-horse and two 2-horse Wagons, Carts
No. Cotton Gin Wheat Thresher and Fan, 10 good
Grain Cradles, Portable Corn Mill to be attached
to Gin gear, cast-iron Sorghum Mill With rollers,
barrels Tar about so head of Hogs, Wheat, Peas,
&c, and many other articles usually found on n
we'll stocked Plantation.
Feb 5, 1866 J. L. MOREHEAD.
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United states Direct Tax.
OFFICE U. S. DIRECT TAX CoMNIssIoNERs
Fog the State of North Carolina,


Fog the State of North Carolina,
CHARLOTTE, n. c., January Is, 1866. J
Notice is hereby given to the owners of Real Es-
tate in the county of Mecklenburg that the Direct
Tax laid upon all LANDS in the United States BIZ
an Act of Congress of August 6, 1861, is being
collected in the State of North Carolina in pursu-
ance of an Act approved jane 7, 1862, and Of ali
amendment of said Act approved February 6, 1868,
and of a further amendment of said Act approved
March 3, 1865; and notice is further given that the
said Tax upon the Real Estate of Mecklenburg
county will be fixed on the 2eth day of January, in
slant, and that Office in Charlotte, in said coun
y, will be open that day, and for sixty days fol-
lowing, for the reception of said Tax As the laws
Of the United States exempt from taxation Home
steads TO the value of Five Hundred Dollars when
the owners actually reside thereon at the dale of
the fixing of the Tax, such. owners and occupants
are notified to appcar at our Office in the Charlotte
Hotel, during said sixty days, and show such fact
JOHN r. FRENCH
HIRAM POTTER, DR.,
E. II. SEARS
U. s. Direct Tax Commissioners for n. Carolina
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Bank of Hamburg, s. C.

HAMBURG, S. c., January 80, 1866
. A Convention Of the Stockholders of this Bank il.
called to their Banking House in this place,
on Wednesday, 2sth February.
Attendance either in person or by proxy is earn
estly requested, matters of great importance will
be presented for their consideration.
Ias2 -. J. W. STOKES,
Feb j. 1906 1t President.
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DR.. w. w. Gather

with Rock Island Manufacturing Co.,) where he
may be found when not professionally engaged.
February 5 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13
FULLINGS g. SPRINGS

FULLINGS g. SPRINGS
Have removed their CLOTHING and MERCHANT
TAILORING STORE, TO No. Granite Row, lately
occupied by J. S. Phillips. We are offering our
stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
at cost for cash Our former friends and patrons
will do well to supply themselves at once.
We will keep at all times good supply of Cloths,
Cassimers and Vestings, which will be made to
order in the best style and manner We will keep
also good stock of Hats Shirts, Drawers and other
furnishing Goods.
FULLlNGS & SPRINGS.
Jan 30, 1866.
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BREN'S.
SHOE PEGS
at
To Gas Consumers.

WIS OVHhSUIIItFS.
Until further notice, Gas will be furnished at $l2
per thousand feet Having redeemed our promise
to furnish Gas at as low figure it be had in
Western North Carolina, We hope our patrons will
appreciate effort and the public cooperate with
us by extending :he consumption, and thus enable
US to make further reduction if possible. General
consump tion and prompt payments will secure
cheap lighting material
c. J. FOX, Proprietor.
February 5, 1866. ..-.. =. e. a'- =
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WANTED.
NOTICE.

No. I'VE.
All persons having claims against the estate of
VIM. j. Cureton, deceased, will please present them
duly authenticated. with the amount Of principal.
interest and credits. The Executors DESTROYS OF
knowing the Indebtedness of the estate, preparatory
to a full settlement thereof. Said claims must be
presented within the time prescribed by law, other
wise this notice viii be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. t-.
Address B. J. CuREToN, Cureton's Store, S. c..
G. r. CURETON, !
b. J CURETON, Executors.
g. w. WILLIAMS
Jan 30, 1866 st
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Accidentally turning over the pages OF that
most genial book, Mr. Websters Private Cores
pondence, our eye rested on the following
words. They are taken from letter Of Mr.
Webster to his daughter, dated "Columbia, S.
c., May Is, 1917, Thursday morning, six
cludes;
ave arri7ed last evening by railroad at 6
O'clock, and were received with all kinds and
degrees of hospitality. The college buildings
were illuminated in the evening, and the boys
made torchght procession through the col
ege campus square. Mrs. Preston had
little party. The Governor, and all the Judges,
and .he people Of the town, and the professors,
&C., were all present. To day, we all 90 to dine
at Colonel Hampton's, he not being at home,
but his daughters doing the honors of the house.
To morrow we dine with the Governor. Here
of course is DR.. Lciber, and here We meet Mr
and Mrs. Poinsett. Mr. Preston's health is a
great deal better than when We cav him in
VI Washington"
This wos less than twenty y@rs ego. The
great statesman Of New England--tbe adverse
ry Of llayne, and Calhoun, and McDuffo, well
coined at the capital of South Carolina-with
procession and illumination. "Dr. Leiber of
course there"-the pet Of Southern gentlemen
and lades-directing the students and guiding
the torchisht parade. Eighteen years roll by
Webster is in his grave, unhonoreG now in
Observation-Disclosures and Poinsett are gone,
but South Carolina, in her agony, does not for
get them-and another illumination and anoth-
er torchilsht glare are seen in those streets An
invading army is there and all the mseries of
war The college in fames-terror stricken
women and children hiding-bands CT triumph
ant music playing melodies of alien victory
and doctor Leiber of course not there" lie
is now in Northern pay. Superintendent of
Mr Stanton's trophy OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
and indexing the private correspondence Of his
former patrons, arranging furniture captured in
the sack of his old home, and preparing memo
rlals Ut defamation of those, the dead and the
living, who were once kind to him.-Phi2oael.
Phtd Age.
The President on Negro Sufroge-Wash
ington, Feb. Fired. Douglas and other ne
gro delegates had an interview with the Presi
dent to-day, for the purpose of securing all civil
and political rights for negroes, particularly suf
irage.
The President referred to his past conduct as
evidence of his friendship for the negro, but ex.
pressed himself decidedly against giving them
suffrage, as likely to bring on conflict between
the whites and blacks, or, in other words pro
duce war between the races
The earthquake felt throughout Mexico On
the 18th ult, was also severely felt on the South
American coast on the 18th So violent was il
there that nearly all the private houses were
thrown down and the most substantial BUILDINGS
of the Government suffered severely.
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HORSE STOLEN.

HORSE STOLEN,
From my stable, Oakyille, p. O., Union county,
the Potter Road the night of the I'd February,
a large roam HORSE, with crack in his left hind
hoof, in good order, has rather curious gait when
trotting walking. lie is 10 or l. years old. A
liberal reward will be paid for his delivery to me
or for information as to his whereabouts. Any in
formation may be left at this Office.
j. Ii. WINCHESTER.
Feb. 5, ls66.-2tpG.
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The earthquake felt throughout Mexico on
the 18th ult, was also severely felt on the South
American coast on the 18th. So violent was If
there that nearly all the private houses were
thrown down and the most substantial BUILDINGS
of the Government suffered severely
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G. UNS =.

Shot Guns for sale at
February 5, 1856
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13
NEW GOODS.

GUANO! GUANO!!
RAh TONS No. Pure Peruvian Guano,
gESD 100 tons Soluble Pacific Guano,
For sale in lots to~sHit by
W. II. NcRARY L CO,
.E..zr Wilmington, X. c.
Refer to the principal merchants of Charlotte.
Feb. 5, 1866 I'm
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$367,OOO,OOO
A CONTRAST.

Wilmington Dispatch.
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-14
FlNKLE g. LYON.
Sewing Ma
chine Co.

GUARANTEE.-After Il fair trial, if any
purchaser does not regard the FiNKLE Il
LYON Sewing Machine rs superior to any
machine in market, he can return it and
have his money. 1t has taken many of the
highest prizes, lis less complicated than
any other first class machine, does wi
der range of work without changing,-rc
quires no taking apart to clean or oil, and
no lessons to set needle, regulate tension
or operate machine,
N. B. Any one sending us two or
tlers for machines, shall receive one for
himself as a present. ......
We have now completed our new manu-
factory ut cost of some 100000, includ-
ing new patents and important improve
ments and the object Of the above pro-
position is to secure the Immediate intro
duction of our improved machine into every
town in the United States without incuring
the great expense ola travelling agent
This proposition cannot avail in towns
occupied by our own agents.
Please send for descriptive CATALOGUE,
with sample of sewing.
n37v7l LUClUS LYON, Scc'y.
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CHAPTER IS.

INSANE ASYLUM APTROPR!ATl0N.
AN ACT making further appropriations
for the Hospital for the insane.
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-14
IContinued from first pagc.l

it's publication in the Iowa State
Register and Iowa Homestead,
newspapers published at Dcs Moincs.
Approved March 31st, 1866.
l hereby certify that the forcgo-
ing Act was published in the Iowa
State Register April 9th. 1866,
and in the Iowa Homestead April
18th, 1866,
JAMES WRIGHT, Secretary OF
State.
Weekly New Oregon plain dealer. (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1866-1867, 1866-09-14
CHAPTER 81.

RELATING TO TAXES FOR BRIDGES.
AN ACT to amend Sections ITO and 312
of the Revision of 1900
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of
Iowa, That subdivision four of Sec
ticn 10 of the Revision Of 1860 is
hereby amended so as to read as
follows, to-wit: For making and re-
pairing bridges not more than three
mills on the dollar.
Sec. 2. Subdivision % of section
312 is hereby amended by striking
out the words s'two thousand dol
lars'' and inserting in the place
thereof the words Five thousand
dollars, provided that this act shall
not authorize the purchase of real
estate exceeding two thousand dol.
lars in value without the previous
appreciation of the legal voters Of
the county, as provided in the pro-
vision hereby amended.
Sec. This Act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its
publication in the Iowa State Reg.
lister, and Iowa Homestead.
Approved March 31st 1866:
l hereby certify that the forego.
ing act was published in the Iowa
State Register April 18th, 1866,
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DEBORAH.
3 GOT & SHOE Store

'I'IIE SUBSCRIBERS takes this method to inform
all persons who wear Shoe Leather that they
have Oh hand as large and fashionable assortment
pf
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AN ACT making further appropriations
for the Hospital for the insane.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the state of
Iowa, That there is hereby APP
propriated to the Hospital for the
Insane, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropria-
ted, the sum of twcnty->cvcn thou
sand one hundred and fifty dollars
for the following purposes. viz:
For the construction of a reservoir
with necessary pumps, pipes Ne,
ten thousand dollars: for digging
drain seven hundred dollars: for re-
constructing sewers, two thousand
five hundred dollars: for painting
and repairing roofs, one thousand
eight hundred dollars. for rrpaint-
ing wards, eight hundred and tii-
ty dollars: for furniture. two thous-
and five hundred dollars: for
grounds, fencing and shrubbcry.
one thousand five hundred dollars:
for apparatus for lighting, one
thousand eight hundred dollars; for
replacing worn ont steam pipes.
four thusand dollars; for contingent
expenses. one thousand five hun
dred dollars.
SEC. ,. The money hereby APP
propriatcd shall be paid Oh the or
der of the Trustees. which order
shall be audited and paid as other
claims; Provided, That said money
so appropriated shall be drawn
from the treasury only upou esti-
mates made upon and during the
progress of the works: and when
material or, furniture shall have
been purchased for the completion
or use of the building, or for repairs
vouchers shall be taken and copies
thereof sent to the Auditor Of
State, with such orders for war
rants or money as the Trustees may
sign.
See. 3. This Act being deemed
of immediate Importance By the
General Assembly, the same shall
take effect and be in force from and
after its publication in the State
Register and Homestead, newspa-
pcrs published at Des Moines Iowa.
Approved March 3lst, 1866. -.
l hereby certify that the forego-
ing Act was published in the Daily
State Register April 3D., and Iowa
Homestead April 18th 1866.
JAMES WRIGHT, Secretary Of
State.
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ncu. Inc present incumbent 10 mona
his Office until his successor is cleo
ted and qualified, unless removed by
the Supreme Court.
Approx ed March 3oth, 1866.
CHAPTER 81.
Amends Section 1904. chapter l25. Rcvis-
ion 1860.
AN ACT to amend Section 1904. Chapter
lbs. Of the Revision Of 1860.
SEC. |. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly Of the State If
Iowa, That at the end of Section
1901, Il the Revision Of 1cGG, there
be added the following: 70 Il prin-
ter there shall slso exempt a print
ing press and the types, furniture,
and material necessary for the use
of such printing press and a ncwspa-
per Office connected Herewith, not
to exceed in all the value Of twelve
hundred dollars.
Approved March 31st. 1866.
CHAPTER 81.
,,,.
''0'a!vi ; ~ i'''"'.S
AN Az r's'r"'N5 '''''''" otp,'''iS'
SEC l. De IL enacted Wy inc
ueiiefal =; ASsenioi? 81 'lie '''"'e %
from the end Of this session of the
Gencral Assembly, 'ne iowa Dol
u!ers crPna''s il'ils, al i'''i,Ifa 1
ton OF tna' name ana S'yif' snail
auly ana lGSally convey al" trans
FER: anu auly denver all us properly
rear ana pefsoH"l' lNci"'ii,g al us
tAlnSs III acVlo"' 10 d Do"fo u iru@-
tees Iof theAl a,,4 theif Su;ceS'ofs'
W.ii1'i BOARD snail ia' Veei appollt-
Cd by TINS uehefai Assembly; ana
whose name ana S'yle snail DC tnc
,ooara OF trustees Oh the iowa ool,
dlers orphans home' theh and
upon that event, ana whcn the same
snail &c by saia Doara oeterhinea
to have TRANSFERRED, the sectiohs OF
TINS Act, numbered : to IL lnciusive'
Shall be held to be OF force and valldl-
ty, and not otherwise. ~
See. : The board OF trustees
otthe Iowa soldiers orphans Home
shall consist OF one person from each
Congressional District ana one from
the state at large, VINO snail De ap-
pointed by the General Assembly
for two years and until their success
sors are elected and qualified.
Sec. 8. sad Board shall govern
and manage said Home, and shall
have power to enact laws and rules
for the regulation OF all its concerns,
and power to alter the same, from
time to time as shall seem to them
proper; and shall also have full pow
er to carry on and manage all the
affairs on the said Home.
See. 4. The members of said
Board shall each receive the same
mileage, going to and returning
therofrom, as members Of the Gencr-
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CHAPTER Sc.

Asylum for the Blind Appropriations.
AN ACT making further appropriation
for the Asylum for the Blind.
SEC. /. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State Of
Iowa, That there is hereby appro-
priated out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
three thousand dollars to be applied
to the building of a barn. wood sheds.
sewers, and improving the land be-
longing to the Asylum for the blind.
SEC. ?. And there is hereby ap-
propriatel an additional sum Of
three thousand dollars for the pur-
pose of heating said Asylum, with
hot-air furnace, and apparatus.
SEC. 3. The money hereby ap-
propriatod shall be paij! on the order
of the Trustees, which order
shall be audited and paid as other
claims, Provided, That said mon
cy so appropriated shall be drawn
from the Treasury only upon e8ti-
mates made as the work progresses.
SEC. !. Said money hereby APP
propriatcd shall be expended for the
purposes herein stated under and by
direction of the Board of Trustees
See 5. This Act, being deemed
Of immediate Importance by the
General Assembly, the same shall
take effect upon it's publication il,
the Daily State Register and Vim
ton Eagle.
Approved March 31st, 1866.
| hereby certify that the forego-
ing Act was published in the Daily
State Register April 1+th, 1866, and
in the Vinton Eagle April til,
1866.
JAMES WRIGHT, Secretary Of
State.
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Commercial Matters.
New York Market.
.NEw YORK, september %.

NEW YORK, september 60
Cotton--later news from Liverpool
show the quotation of l2s I'D to DO eiIo-
Moons and the market has become acti'e'
sales reaching 1000 bales. IesteIuS!
tbev were 6 600 bales, at 39c for nlddllns
nnlsnds and Ale for midaling Orleans.
FIonr. rather more steady, bur prices are
xitbont decided change; s. 25all On for
extra State; 81 75al2 10 for extra round
boon Ohio. aud SIP 20al4 90 tor trade
brands, closing firm. Whisky steady
with old in bond at 45c. Wheat, receipts
S5 BIZ bushels; wheat more active ana
closes 2a3c better; sales 81 coo bushels al
% 9O for old Milwaukee oiuh; mixed Mill
yankee So 90; new amber State, part 10
arrive at So rs; common amber Michigan
To arrive at SIS 05s3 Is; new white Mlchi
uan s3 OOs3O24. Rye scarce and t'm;
Western at 81 05sl o.. Barley iirmer
Receipts corn, 1865 bushels; lc Better,
closing irregular and unsettled; sales
$4,000 bushels; S93 for inferior: 9O4a9 &c
for shipriRg mixed western aHoat, va
921 for do. in store, and 92a9@c for west
ern yellow. Receipts oats 432O6 bushels;
10 better; sales $1,000 bushels at 5Oa56c
for Chicago; 56a60o for Milwaukee, ths
latter an extreme. Petroleum steady;
25s25t for crude, and 43c for refined il
bond. Pork frmer and more active;
s33 OOa33 10 for new mess, closing al
S33 l2t cash; s3l 0Oa3l 25for old do, AID
s29 1880 90 for prime; also, 1880 barrels
new mess for October, November AND
December atsellersop'i at S28 75a3275
Beef steady Bacon inactive Cut mea s
uuist. Lard dull ana dropping at l6ta
la. Butter steady at 20a3lc tor ONO
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RIVER NEWS.
THE RIVER was falling last night, with

L hE XIV LII WtS i1AAA~o
fourteen feet water. !. .5..r sEy,
The G. E. Hillman, Capt. Mason lett
Cor cincinnati, with good trip. go =
THE St. James, Capt. Lon Bryson. Is
the Cincinnati packet for to-day. She
is AN excellent boat, Capt. Lon. Bryson
and Clerk w. II. Kerr will see that pas
sepgers are comfortable.
The Robert Moore and the Grey
Eagle parsed down on Saturday, the for
mer for Portsmouth and the latter Tor
Parkersburg.
Ga her last trip down the Potomac
coll;ded with a coal boat, at Fergnson's
bar near Maysville, KY The coal boat
had been tied up near shore, on account
Of the dense fog, and in the morning mist
the Potomac was gliding along, when
she came in contacs with the tow boat.
The fat was sunk and rendered total
loss. The Potomac was not harmed
Capt. James Mathews and Mr.. Fran K
Vsnnum, of this city, were on the coal
boat, bat escaped in safety.
Packers tor to-day: Eagle ii a. m. and
BayaId 9 p. m for Petersburg; Logan,
, o. M, for Steubeuville; Ingomar, s p
M, r Sun6sh; Z4nesville for Bellair at
u-nal hours ST. James, 8 P. IN, for Gin.
cinnati