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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-04-22
Beauties of our Legislature-COllectI of
Taxes


We desire to call attention to the follow
ing conflicting sections in the "Act to pro
vide for the Collection of Taxes passed
at the recent session of the Legislature
to show how utterly impossible it is TO,
the people or the officers to comply with
the law. Our Legislators were so much en-.
gagged in defrauding the State by huge
railroad appropriations, in purchasing
penitentiary lands, and in securing char
tiers and in the passage of acts for person
al ends that questions of real importance
were sadly neglected.
Section % of the act says "AlI taxes
shall be due on the first day of July in each
year. Section p reads "Whenever the
taxes shall be due and unpaid, the Sheriff
shall Immediately proceed to collect them
as follows" Here follows the usual au-
thority to seize and sell property.
Now see the provisions of this same act
looking to compliance with the forego.
ing sections:
Section 20. The County Commissioners shall
cause to be made out two copies OF the tax lists
of each township, revised and settle by them
according to form to be furnished to them bV
the Auditor OF the State. Such form shall show
in different columns the amount due by each tax
payer to the State and to the county; one of said
copies shall remain in the Office Of the Clerk of
the Commissioners, the other shall be delivered
to the Sheriff on or before the second Monddv in
J1t!y in each year, &c.
Section 26. The Sheriff in person or bv DEPUTY
shall constantly attend at the court House Of
his county during the month of Eeptera6er for the
purpose of receiving taxes he shall also in ike
manner attend at least one day after the second
Monday OF July, at some place in each township
OF which twelve days notice shall be given by
advertisement at three or moro public places in
the township.
It is hard to reconcile these conflicting
sections, and Che evident want of atten-
ton to such important matters is a serious
reflection upon the members of the Legis-
lature
Taxes shall be due on the first of Julv.
and when due and unpaid the Sheriff shall
immediately proceed to collect by seizure
or levy and sale. Yet the official list need
not come into the possession of the Sheriff
until the second Monday of July, and he
is not required to attend at the Ccnrt
House to receive the taxes until Septem.
Der, two months after he is REQUIRED tn
force the collection of unpaid taxes. Such
ire some of the beauties Of legislation I'M
Ter the "new order of things
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-04-22
STATE OF North CAROLINA.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Raleigh, n. c., April Is, 1870.

COHHtY
Dear Sir:--I reply to your questions that
In my opinion merchants do not pay un-
der the new revenue law on purchases for
the three months ending April lst, 1870
See the pro7iso in section 8, Sche dnle G.
of the new act.
I'd. think you should require mer-
chants, &C., to give a sworn statement as
required in section 10, Schedule 3, Of the
act Of 1869, o. actual purchases for the
twelve months preceding. If there be an
excess above the estimated purchases here
tofore made the tax should ba as in the
old act
81. am of opinion that liquor dealers
pay y per cent only on purchases of IL
quors as required in sections 10 and II.
Under rule of the act of 1867 this is OK
pressly stated. The rates have been
changed since but this rule has net been
modified.
You will notice in section 81 of tie act
of 1870 the $50 license to retail is stated
to be i'll addition to the tax imposed on
purchases of liquors in this schedule, " not
Sin addition to the taxes"
The reason why ''Iiquor Dealers are
specially mentioned in section ID is that
most liquor dealers sell other things be
sides liquors. and it is intended to remind
Sheriffs that they too must be called on to
list articles other than liqnoys under sec-
ton 13.
Very respectfully.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-04-22
Isadfcal Political matters.

The friends of Mr.. Heaton, present rep
resentative from the Second Congressional
District, are filing the papers with recon-
mendations for his denomination. His
talents, usefulness and industry are para
ded with ridiculous fervor and partially
that demonstrate they fear his defeat
by some negro Or white native. OHara.
the West India negro, who Heaton has had
appointed to some position in Washington,
is out in formal address to the Repuhi-
cans of the District in Heaton's favor
Evidently there is "nigger in the wood
pile" or is it Brogden ?
The Radicals of Granville recommend r.
". Lassiter, Esq, of that county for Con-
gress. long term. In Wake the County
Convention recommend "Hon. James Fl.
Harris " (colored) cas- the nominee of the
Republican party of the Fourth Congress
sional District, as their candidate for Con-
gress, for the long term" The following
resolution was introduced by Sheriff Lee,
but afterwards Withdrawn:
ReSolUed, That the delegates from Wake
county are instructed to cast their votes for
Richard O. Badger for the short term, if the
gentleman wishes to have his name used for
that position.
Mr.. Badger was appointed one of the
delegates to the Radical State Convention. |
Last year he was the Secretary of the
Conservative State Executive Committee,
and denounced Radicalism and Radical
leaders most bitterly. We do not suppose
the change in Mr.. Badgers political senti-
ments has been attended by much mental
Or pecuniary sacrifice, which, of course,
will be some consolation to his friends.
The Radical County Convention of
5tanly does not approve the course of the
asst Legislature and will not support any
nan for Office at the ensuing August cleo
ion who will not do all he can to curtail |
The ices allowed by law.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-04-22

n. &. RAILROAD. The President and
Directors of the North Carolina Railroad
visited this city in body last Wednesday
on an inspection tonr. They report the
Road IN good condition, an increase of
business, and fine prospects for the future.
We believe all acknowledge that the Road
is well managed by Major Smith, and that
with the same good management it will
soon be source of considerable profit TO
the Stockholders. Charlotte Dennocrot
STATE REVENUE DECISION. The follow
ing decision has been made by the State
Treasurer.
STATE. OF NnRr11 CAnnrr.r.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1870-04-22

Eugenle's tobacco ration is ten cigarettes
per day.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24
nehoina Gar6H, ar.

a., a. NJ; sE6Ssa dAh6s ''a FSs fAfiosrRI f"'S
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24

Paul. Refor%ed pn!ch ChTres R y RI,'T 4iSss s9Ss.
s." S..s'n ps as @ s p1n. service on SUNDAY
lOi O'Clock and u O'Clock m Sund, school aud oh'ren'
services nj the Bcrenn BnptI-t Church. Of Bdfod
.P Downing % r k X. c.D 10 DY. S.S 1sHT 10 81: GsS ~
I.r,e fourth the soqse nov being delivered BY tss P,:
s!,d Ss F'sS@s "a aas,. .rrnJS There In San
Lukes ~ r. Chareh, PeryGrs't Rss5 ss.,'iI ,io1
Preaching SUNDAY, 23h last @ Rev e. D. HAIKU" b NV
ST. PauI,- NJ r. Church corner Fourth Twenty ssond
81 E,,aIs r W. ,s oeuy1d S Ri. SpuS
& ssnAY moRSISG ,t cs oocI and The Rev W.
att iocE
The Free TabernncIe, Rev 7. DIR WITT TALMAGB Pas;
be SABBATH MoRSSG sept IS The Pastor viii preach
at lOi a m and "a
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church wes, Thirty fourth
y & Is, M M ph o % s me aS n, PTrseb
At q ocloei ;ds 'i.'' " - 'O''' - '''''"''
The New-York Spiritual Conference meets eyery SUN
SSae'er siek speaker dee. .1s Pertinent e to spha,
The Bible Que-tiou-Rev OSCAR HUGO viii preach tom9r
ave- Rev Dr. BROWN Pastor Subject: Rshs Roman
people Mr. HUGO will rp-s tbs discourse in the Reformed Church.
Mott Haven, Rev II. Dubois, PAstot
Thrty-seyentbst. NJ. T.. Church ns,r Thrsy, -Prescs
ing MORROW BY the Pastor Rev. H. BURCH at lOi aud H.
SAbbsth-schoo at 9 and 2.
United cSarss % X bfsssT e Es1. R7
MATHEWS at lOi m and 81 sAbbathch at and H.
Unity Chapel, Harlem hundred eighth & and
EEKE III R0SS senre TO- aoRRS% 7ESS The Rise his
and Future Of Unyeasn in America" Services 10y IN and
"A D. Strangers cordially welcomed
West Presbyterinn Church. Rev THOs. S HASTINGS, D.
D., ot and q An eligible PEW no. f for SALE Apply
10 WM. r. LYON 81 PeArlst
Young Mems Christian AssociatiOn.-Regular monthly
meeting Association Hall Twenty thirist corner OF FoubVe
MONDAY EVENING the 2h inst clock Addresses Do
expected By Delegates 10 the Evangelical Alliance Public invited
I. b. BANGS, Recording Secretary.
Zion f s5RRSw ISF 2, IT, r . %
Preaching JACOB THOMAS 2. BY Rev A. C. SAND
FORD OfGreene st by Bishop CLINTON from Alabama
Grand Temperance Meeting every SUNDAY NIGHT At
Hall Cooper Institute under the snses Of the Sons Of Temper
anee PHILLIP PHILLIPS will sing and T. c. JUDSON lNBD
BUETLINR) will address the meeting Th Work Before the Tenn
persnc New York AMI Political View Of Temperance H.
W. BUTLER esq viii also addrss the meeting STEPHEN MER
RIFT, jr. q. W. r., will preside
SpirituaIsm Tomorrow the Hall Southwest
Eighth and Sirteenhs Startling manifestations are wi"
Sunday proving concye that Spirits do bold
them
Heavenly home. Admission free.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF NEw-YORK
HTATE.

The following is a statement of the real and
personal property the State of with valua
ton as equazed by the Board of year
ls707 The fret column contains the assessed Vaation
OF real estate as returned the Assessors OF the various
couptes the second column the oqalized valuation OF
rea estate as made by the state Board of Equalization;
the third column valuation Of personal property; the
last column shows tho aggregate equalzed valuation Oh
nertv in he aeyeral counties.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24

cees for the benefit OF the poor Of the parish under the
care Of the Society Of st. Vincent de Paul TeVous 70
the lecture some musical seectons will be giyen.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24

and popularity are daily increasing; 90 tnat ''s na,
ket value will doubtless be creator In tho ''
il has been in the past. would glao,y hno,'e '"1
farmers of our country to compreneno 'i'S
act 40 as to profit by it.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24

"The Vatican Council" is the subject Of
lecture in st. Stephens Church on Sunday evening by
the Right Rev r. NJ Lynch, Bishop Of Charleston Pro-
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24
printins.
Proposals.
WAsHISGTos. D. c. September TO- 1870
PROPOSALS for PAVING PENNSYLVANIA

C. September
PROPOSALS for PAVING PENNSYLVANIA
AvEsURThe Commissioners appointed select and
The beat lind Of pavement be ud in paving Pehn,IIn.a
ts@ser 1870 70, ayns the ioIosns WOODEN PAYMENTS
,s1S ssSS.su SSS. sSs S1 p.S Miller Foh'Oe'' Bet
and prSs can be seen At he oaes Of the secsry Gen
y NO 40 h upon Application AMI all information gVe1
TO quantities character Of Bidders satisfy themselves
" all the points connected with rikths worl
The osdNry he graded
foot beow the Of the psvement paving
Me venne vi. be held By the to be disposed Of
shall be tAisn and removed such point points the Comm
% Sss. % AMI Be- as ,sSs Ss. s nd % s sI @
qurr the shall be composed Of earth ite from loan vegetable
exceeding Thoroughly rsmmed
q o vt. ma .S % oas Sof 5 S tp G o. he & @ ,S1 d S S Of
grave, will be laid the wooden pavement which must eoufOr
peci the description and specification on Ole In the oaes Of the Sec
ep required thar proposals the price. for each
al Rsmo'. paving and other per 'quar. yard
j3j Bnbsnfnsni per cubic yard
tg op'.hng, per cula1 yard , ,
r.. .Ss mss ss a. suSh t. nd =, such places a. til.
Commissioners shsi detene shall be completed the best aud
substantial without delay" 10 the
satisfaction Of the conmoners such pon persons - ey
and 'uept bond sur-s' approved by h. ChfJuee
ofht nstne Of Csum that the term, q the contract
70 entered into sh. " strictly and faithfully observed must .eeom-
a. bid. Of the Government Cor
.sntos ci tdSs, s.sd Ss following o s
Provide .f Tie sA'ins oPp1.y,.n. ave. Rp,0s !aI, si
..missd N. be shall oon. t The P.,ns
aid .,a. n points named IN. love-. and nosi f.'ot
e,s. e "a. pueIh.d v s."n BanSr.
hs nns and pA Of sssh eti'Dg and hind Of pavement"
Propo. should BE- directed to Gen n MCLRR Secretary Of Com.
mission m Paving psunan once u Public Building. Grcuhd'
ssd Wefks shngton d. c. and uoed Proposals. ot Paving
n. MICHLRR, ssuetarT.
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24
NATIONAL LINE.

STEAM TO LIVERPOOL AND QUEENSTOWN,
From Pier No. a. North River.
ENGLAND SATURDAY, September - at 3:Jo
THE QUEEN Thomson. SATURDAY, October l. at an.
Queenstown, cabin S75 and
s28 Prepaid Srsge Liverpool Queenstown Londonderry
or Glasgow, So currency - -
TO LONDON DIRECT
ERIN RSDAY September - AZ $780,
Cabin passage SIS; S28 payable In
Passepe booked TO Paris For further particulars
f' T. w. j. HURST. Msnsger
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24

wEsrEss BrPREss daily eroep sunsys o Ei."n, Asp
HARRISBURG the West Connects ~ hsrrs)gs for En A
Oil Regions Connects Somerls for Femnzon Conoee Al s
for suouisbug Water Gap scranton, bnshAmon, AA~ -
Connects at Phip5urg for asneh Chanet WesbaTs Ans.
m.-CIsCISsAu daily kAson betaien
town Reading Harrisburg Pittsburgh chsgo and Cneinns & Z,
and Palace Can Pttshurgh ami Chicago. C1rne y
With Delaware RailsoA Tor
sleepiDgcsrs through from City Ptsearsh ,s IN
Tickets tire he obtained at the omH o' s
road Of HerJersey foot Of Liberty at n ~ az 30 So
hotels T. T. hlOhhh' oNPS''n'''-''@
New-York tribune., 1870-09-24
6teamboats ano Railroaos.
pEOPLEs LINE STEAMBOATS,

E~'|VI
FOR ALBANY.
The steamers DREW and pier S
NORTH River south ade of Csnss s oosh dss Sundays
epsd Nss connecting stAbany with trains Of The yersl rots
NORTH West ssd B..; Ticket. sed sod hss~s. ssss % all ose
ut be once tie wharf Dods
and No Couns Bootyn 1velers be misd By svsr
inilmsDR The locaItF
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-01

CLOSE OF THE LEvY.-The levy for the
county was closed ON Tuesday last. The per
centage necessary for the county expenses,
&C., has not yet been fixed, but the Clerk to
the board is engaged in summing up the to-
tai of these in order to a detailed statement
which will probably be ready in few days
The Commissioners levied ten cents on the
hundred dollars for the public schools of the
county, which amount is the minimum fixed
by the law for that purpose. This is in ad-
dition to the amount levied in the State tax
which is nineteen and quarter cents on the
hundred dollars, ten cents of which is fol
the public schools, thus making the whole
amount for public schools twenty cents or
the hundred dollars.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-01
THE SOCIAL CONSTITUENCIES OF PUBLIC
DEBTS.

We invite attention to an able article in
another column, upon peculiar view of the
National Debt, as to its influence in relation
to the domestic and other affairs of the peo-
pie; by Henry Reed-which we find in the
New York Day Book of last week. The
view given in this article as to the continuous,
silent but potent influence of the public debt
upon the domestic and national destinies
Of the people of this country, is a striking
one. How by imporceptible degrees, and
daily and hourly assertion of their interests,
the holders of this species of wealth may
finally, as almost impelled by the necessities
OF the case, encroach upon the rights and
liberties of the people, how the example of
England may teach US, if we be not so blind
and foolish as to wait for the more bitter
teachings of experience, the many perils sur
rounding this blight upon the industries of
our land-these and many other considera-
tions are suggested and handled by the wri-
ter with much force and effect, and they
present startling questions for thought and
reflection AS to the present condition of
the public debt, and whether it is being paid
rapidly or by degrees, OF is in any condition of
safe management for the interests of the citi-
zens of this country, many and various opin-
ions prevail. Statements are periodically
made, but the very figures upon which they
are predicated furnish fruitful themes for dis
pute among the tnancialists of the country.
Because Of the obscurities surrounding it,
and its silent operation every day upon our
destinies, one thing is certain, that every one
should acquaint himself, as far as may be,
with its bearings upon his business and do
mestc welfare. That it has become mighty
engine for oppression of industry, and a
grevous burthen upon every producer and
consumer in the land, to the benefit alone of
the few who are fortunate enough to be above
the necessities of their fellow men, is an in
disputable fact; that it must ever hereafter
enter largely into our political condition as
an element Of controlling influence, is enough
to command for it at all times the serious at
tention of every one. That its management
will one day become free from the OBSCURE
ties designedly thrown around it, we sincerely
trust.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-01
Correspondence
LETTERS FROM VIRGINIA.
Another Deer Hunt.
Another Deer Hunt.


MEssRs. EDITORS When l was 90 Oh
25 years younger than am at present, and
better able to bear the fatigue and expo
sure always attending the sport, in great
er OF less degree, l was passionately fond
of deer driving-indeed it amounted al
most to a mania with me. The first time
/ ever took "stand," the deer passed
along within so yards of me, and | never
thought about shooting until the game had
gone out of sight, but never told it be
fore, and charge you to keep the secret.
But sat down to tell you something about
deer that I did shoot at, and l shall
not forget it as long as live. kept sew
eral hounds-not knowing till experience
taught me that it required about as
much to keep dog as a person-and
spent about one-half of my time in the
mountains, to the almost criminal neglect
of my business and the sterner duties of
life, Notwithstanding often tried to con-
sole myself with the convenient panacea
that it would make but little difference a
hundred years hence.
In those days had two friends living
near the foot Of the mountain where most
of my hunting was done, by the names of
of William B. and David l.. Clark. They
were brothers, and always ready for a
hunt or any other kind of adventure in
which there was sport or excitement
William, at the time of which write, had
good farm, an interesting family, kept
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-01

iron pipes through the encampment, which
being tapped at various points affords ia
cilities almost equal to those of our large
cities. A picturesque rayine divides the
ground into two parts, the more northern
of which will be used exclusively for horses
and carriages. No horse or carriage
will be allowed to pass the ravine, by which
arrangement the encampment will be freed
from dust, which will add not little to
comfort of the multitude in attendance.
A large tank and horse trough have been
placed in that part of the Grove set apart
for horses and carriages, which will prove
of great convenience in watering horses.
The Railroad Company has made ample
arrangements for the expeditions and safe
transportation and comfort of the vast null
titude that will daily visit these grounds.
Two very extensive platforms on both sides
of the track, a handsome two story depot,
and large open shed have been erected.
Eight very extensive boarding tents are
already provided, the proprietors of which
will vie with each other in tempting the
appetites with substantial food and the
delicacies of the season. The ground will
be enclosed, and entered by gates which
will be open each day at 5 A. NJ, and
close at 104 p. NJ, when every person not
having accommodations is expected to
leave the ground. AS no collections will
be taken during the meeting the commit
tee, in order to cover the general expenses,
is compelled to charge small entrance
fee for horses and carriages, which will be-
for private carriages, 25 cts. for single ad-
mission, or $1.00 for season ticket. Teams
so cts. for single admission or $500 for
season ticket. 1t never was the intention
of the committee to charge pedestrians for
entering the encampment, and they are ad.
mitted free, and at any time between A. NJ,
and 101 P. M. The arrangements for the pre-
servation of order are extensive and COM
plete The police are charged with the
strict and impartial enforcement of the
rules of the encampment, and campmeeting
law of the State. From present appearan-
ces there will be very large number on
the ground, and from the orders received
it is probable that every State in the Union
will be represented. OF course very gooa
time is anticipated
NJ. s. r.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-07-01
THE PAT. WOODS CASE.

he last move IN the great contest now
going ON between Pat Woods and the Con-
gress of the United States, is the appended
resolution of Mr.. Bingham. The affair has
created an interest second only to the great
Council at Rome, viz: the infallibility of the
Pope-inVolying, as it does, the sacredness
of congressman. Falstaff protested to alb
stain from violence toward the Prince from
q sort of intuitive knowledge that it was not
for him to harm the Lords anointcd," al
though that princely parsonage came to him
in the guise of a highway robber; but here
we have the case of a man who so far forgets
himself as TO strike congressman, with his
eyes open to the fact of the latter being mem
Der of that august body. The most probable
supposition seems to be, however, that the
protection to be given congressman from
outside violence is to preserve them in better
trim for the inside ring. They may fight
among themselves, but an outsider is not TO
be privileged to enter the ropes. This may
be, for aught we know, according to the
laws of the ring, which Patrick having viola
ted, let him be punished accordingly. Mr..
Bngham's resolution, as taken from the Bal
timore San, is as follows;
Mr. Bingham, in the House of Representa-
tiyes, on Saturday introduced the following
resolution by direction of the judiciary com
mittee, and gave notice that he would call
it up for the action ofthe House on Thursday
next:
"Whereas Patrick Woods, on the goth day
of May last past at Richmond, did make a
violent, unprovoked and felonious assault
upon Hon. Charles Fl. Porter then being a
member of the House of Representatives, on
his way returning thereto from leave of
absence, and did cut, bruise and disable said
Porter, being then member of House, from
attending to his duties therein, Woods well
knowing that Mr. Porter was then member
Of Congress and on his way to Washington,
and making such assault because of that
knowledge. And whereas said Woods being
brought to the bar of the House, and being
fully heard in his defense by counsel and wit
nesses before the committee of the judiciary,
all the facts before recited fully appearing !;
therefore
Resolved, That Patrick Woods, now held
at the bar of the House to answer for breach
of the privileges of the House for his offense,
be, and hereby is ordered to be punished by
imprisonment in the Jail of the District of
Columbia, as other criminals are, for three
months, and that warrant in due form, I'M
der the hand of the Speaker be issued TO the
sergeant-a arms, directing the execution of
this order"
Thus the sacredness of congressman yio-
lated in the person of that most excellent
member, Mr.. Porter, claiming to be from
Virginia, is to be indicated.