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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18
WAR TERMS.


The Columbiad Of Paixhan pronounced
pay.zanl is large gun. designed principal
ly for firing shells--it being far more aceu-
rate than the ordinary short mortar. It is
capable of projecting solid shot or she'll
with large charge Of powder, aud at any
angle OF 80 below TO 49o above the hori-
zon it may be said, to combine the essen
tial qualities Of the gun, the howitzer. aud
the mortar, and may be used in the place
Of either one Of these pieces in sea coast de-
fense.
mortar is very short cannon, with
very large bore, some of them thirteen
inches in diameter, for firing shells. Those
In use in the army are set OF an angle of
45o aud the range of the shell lie varied by
altering the charge Of powder. The shell
is caused TO explode at Just about the time
that IL strikes by means of fuse the length
of which is adjusted TO the time of flight to
be occupied by the ball, which, of course.
corresponds to the range. The accuracy
with which the time OF the burning of fuse
can be adjusted by its varying length Is sur
prislng good artillerists generally succeed
10 having their shells explode at the exact
instant Of striking. In loading mortar,
the she'll is carefully placed with the fuse
directly forward, and when II Is discharg-
ed the shell ie so completely enveloped with
fame that the fuse Is nearly always fired.
The fuse is made by filling wooden cylin-
der with fuse powder, the cylinder being OF
sufficient length for the longest range, to be
cut down shorter for shorter ranges as re.
quired.
Dahlgreen gun is an ordinary cannon,
except that it is made very thick at the
breech for some three or four feet when Il
tapers down sharply TO less than the usual
size. This form was adopted in conse-
quence of the experiments of Capt. Dahl
green. Of the U. s. Navy, having shown
that when gun bursts il usually gives war
at the breach. The Niagara is armed with
these guns, and at the Brooklyn Navy
Yard there are GO, weighing about 5000
pounds each, and six of II 900 pounds each,
the former of which are capable of carrying
q nine inch and the latter ten inch she'll "a
distance of two or three miles; and there
Is one gun of this pattern which weighs To-
GIG pounds, and is warranted to send an
eleven inch shel four milesl
A casemate is stone roof to fort,
made sufficiently thick TO resist the force OF
cannon balls, and casemate gun Is one
which is placed under casemate.
A barbette gun Is one which is placed on
the top of the fortifcation.
An embrazure Is the hole or opening
through which guns are fred from fortiG-
cations.
Loop holes are openings in the wall to
flre musketry through.-[ScentiGc Ameri.
can.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

WHERE NOW IS THE ARCHITECT l-Dauiel
Webster once said: "Who shall reconstruct
the shattered fabric of demolished gov.
ernmentl Who shall rear again the well
proportioned columns of constitutional lib
ertyi Who shall frame together the skill
ereighty with States rights, individual Sc
curity and public prosperityf No! If these
columns fall. they will be raised not agaiu.
Like the coliseum and the Partbenon, they
will be destined TO a mo0rnful, a Dielau.
Choly Immortality. Bitterer tears, howcv.
er, will 6ow over them than were ever shed
over the monuments OF Roman or Grecian
art for they will be the remnants Of .
more glorious edfce than Greece or Rome
ever saw, the edi6ce Of constitutional Amer
can liberty"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

CoINCIDENcEs.-The riot at Baltimore, of
which two loyal troops and some dozen in
the Secession mob were killed, occurred on
the 18th of April, the anniversary OF the
battle Of Lexington. The FIRST blood shed
in the unholy war against the Constitution
of the United States was at Charleston, on
the anniversary of the birth of its great de-
fender, Henry Clay aud the second blood
shed was on the anniversary of the COM
mencement of the war which led TO its odop-
tion. These, with another feet to which we
recently alluded. viz that Rhode Island.
the last of the original thirteen States TO
adopt the Constitution, was the first to rush
TO its defence, may by some. be considered
remarkable historical cOincidences.-[ Morn.
ing Call.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

THERE are numerous oil stories going the
rounds, and among them none are better
than this, told by the Wheeling Intelli-
gencer:
A darkey was experimenting the bo.
ring Of well one night, the proprietor
being anxious TO complete the work and
therefore laboring night aud day. The
weather was cold and fire was burning
near the mouth Of the well. About mid.
night vein Of gas was struck, and igni.
ting by fire, shot up brilliant fame 10 the
air. Illuminating the whole scene. The
darkey. who almost turned white with fear.
broke for bis masters house. yelling: "Get
up massa Thompson, get up. We've broke
through into hell!'
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

SENsATIoNAL.-Th following sensational
item was telegraphed from San Francisco
to the Union, on the 18th instant:
Sweeny q Bsugh's dispatch by the Pony
says that Governor Letcher, Floyd and the
Virginia conspirators are to be tried by the
people for treason. Vigilance Committees
were organized in New York. The papers
reported 1000 of the Confederate troops
killed during the fight with Fort Sumter.
England aud France offer to aid the Adj
ministration TO suppress Southern priva-
teering. England offers arms and troops
from Canada to assist our Government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18
How TO DO Ir-The Horsetown Argus

How TO DO IT.-The Horsetown Argus
glves'the following recipe for success in
electioneering in Shasta county:
If you wish to electioneer in Shasta
county, put on check or flannel shirt,
don't be particular about the lay Of your
hair, be sure TO dip your boots 10 mud, and
throw heavy winter coat over your arm,
especially II the canvass take place in July
or August, aud thus make your visits, and
If you do not succeed, you can arrive at
the conclusion that either the people are
fools or you are unpopular.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

TIE Louisville Journal says: In 1856 we
said the time would come when any man
who should oppose the reopening of the Af-
rican slave trade would be denounced as an
AbolitOnist. Such time came year ago,
In the last Presidential election we said the
time would soon come when every man who
opposed the dissolution Of the Union would
be denounced as an Abolitionist. Such a
time has come now.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18
NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, MAY 49, 1861
Bankers and Assayers.
GEO. W. KIDD,

BANKER.
GRANITE BUILDING, BROAD ST., NEVADA.
DOLD DUST Purchased at the Highest Market
VI Rates, and liberal advances made on Dust for
warded for Assay or for Coinage at the U. S. Mint
Sight Checks ON San Francisco and Sacramen-
to- DRAFTS on the Eastern Cities at the Lowest
Rates.
RAJ Collections made and State and County Sc
curities purchased at the highest Market value.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

SLAVES ASD LIBERTIES IN VIRGXIA.-Tbe
total value of negroes in Virginia is esti-
mated at four hundred millions Of dollars,
a much larger amount, we fancy, than the
liberties Of Virginia will be after she has
contributed her strength TO the rnin Of the
noblest example of republican government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

WoULDE'T FIRE ON THE FLAG.-Thp
Charleston correspondent of the New York
Tribune says: Thirty naturaIized citizens,
German and Irish. who had been compelled
TO enlist in the rebel army. positively re-
fused to fire on the American Gag during
the bombardment Of Sumter, and were coo.
sequently arrested aud put in prison at
Charleston. where they yet remain"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

Tue Corporation of Fredericksburg, Vir-
einia, has determined to issue $4,000 in
notes, Of the denomination Of 81, 81, and
ffsy cents. Plates are TO be engraved and
the notes struck at an early day. The
Council have appropriated $4,000 for the
purpose of procuring guns and aiding the
milirary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

ALE was known as beverage at least
404 b. G. Herodotus ascrbes the FIRST dis
covery Of the art Of brewing barley-wiue to
Isis, the wife Of Osiris. Fleming's Golden
Ale, however, is modern discovery. aud
quite an improvement upon the ale of Mrs
Isis.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

GALLANT REPLY.-When Col. Ripley step
ped ashore from the Persia, at New York, a
gentleman from Springfield said TO him,
"Your country needs yOu." at can have
me-" responded the gallant soldier, land
every drop Of blood in me-"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

WILL ANNEX IT.-The Spanish official pa
per says the Government will accept the
annexation Of st. Domingo as soon as 1t is
confirmed by a vote Of the people, If no
foreig1power objects.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-18

Gov. FLoYp has turned mp again. He
offers brigade from southwestern Virginia.
to assist 10 completing the work OF destroy
ing the Government, which he commenced
as Secretary Of War.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

CoMpIASrs about the Southern postal
laws continue to reach US in the Southern
journals. The Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer
inquiries in a very significant manner what
justice or sense there is in the law which
requires the postage ON newspaper to be
doubled as soon as it crosses State line.
JEFF. Davis and the other leaders have
talked about the .'homogeneity' of the
new cOnfederacy, and now one of the first
acts of the Congress sets up postal bar-
rier which Was not recognized under the
"heterOgeneosn Union. The Enquirer asks:
"Wby should the postage on &, newspa-
per carried from Columbus, Ca, to Craw-
ford, Ala, trsLVs miLes, be one cent per
copy, while it is carried from Columbus to
Augusta, three hundred miles, for half q
cent27
It Furthermore wants to know why let
tiers are not subjected to the same regula-
ton if there is any reason for 1t in respect
to papers. The Savannah Republican is
not pleased that the postage on tri-weckiy,
semi-weekly and daily papers is respective
ly thrice, twice, and six times the amount
on weeklies.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

The following an extract rOu aletter written by
the Pastor 81 . Baptist Chureh to the journal and
Messenger, e5neinnat Ohio. and speaks volumes In
favor Of that ld-reuovned .nedicinsNfns yyISs.
Lows sOoeHIss sgGuP FOR CHt1DREx TEE4H1So:
1--WE SEQ al ftisemcnt IN your columns OF SIrs
winslow's stethiss syrup. Now we never said a
word In patent medicine before in our life,
but we tel e9aptied to say to your readers, that
thtsts no ha1q HAVE fnIED IT, AND Know IT 70
Be ALL n ctAtEIs II is probably, one of the most
successful mstns o. the day, because 1t Is one OF
the best. Ard those Of yUur readers who have la
btes eaa.tegg ter than to lay in supply
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

KIsslSa THE SECRssIOSIsT PRESIDENT
Several of the Southern papers felt aggriey-
ed aud outraged at the indelicacy of Mr.
Lincoln in kissing little girl at Silver
Creek Prom their point of view, the
transactions at jefferson Davis reception
on the 18th were perfectly atrocious. We
quote from the correspondence of the New
Orleans Pieayune:
81 omitted to mention in proper connec-
Iion, that quite number of ladies at tho
levee last night were prodigal in the cx-
penditure of kissing salutattons to the
President, He was abundantly kissed and
rekissed, and there were many mAsculines
present who thought there was too much
waste of that delectable commodity at such
an early period in the history of the cou-
federation. If it be true that kissing goes
by favor there were Sealed proposals.
popped to the President last night, and
office hunters had better get amongst the
kissed ladies, if they desire success aud
prefcrment. Perhaps it may not be very
prudent to say, but neither the ladies nor
the President seemed to dislike such satti-
ordinations"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

Discomfort AMONG THE FLORIDA YoLux-
TErRs.-The Pensacola Observer has an ex-
posure of the shameful manner in which
the Pensacola company, on duty before
Fort Pickens, have been treated by Gov
ernor Perry. The O6seroer says:
"More especially have The Rifle Rangers
been tue objects of his displensure. These
men have now been in active service since
the 18th of January, without relief, with
out proper arms, and VIC might say with
out provisions, saving the salt pork and
hard biscuit left behind by Uncle SANS
officials in the hurry of removal 1t costs
each member of the Guards and Rifles
seVenty-fve cents day to live, in addi-
ton to the rations they receive. This ex-
pense has been cheerfulIy horne by them /;
but when invidiOus distinctions are made
in favor of later organized companies, in
the distribution of arms, then we do not
blame them for grumbliug."
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

INtho recent published life of the Rev.
DR. Bush, the eminent Biblical commenta.
tor, it is said that he early learned to be.
lievs in God and tho devil, and used to
pray to them both. "He knew" says his
biograPher, sit was not use to fatter or
csjole the Lord, but the devil, he thought,
might DO somewhat aPpeased in this way,
and his prayersto this parsonage, therefore,
partook somewhat of the nature of COM
pliment and acknowledgement of his
splendid abilities, by which he thought to
gain his favor and ward of some Of his
wiles."
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

TuE nOtabilities resident In Chicago are
numerous, if we may credit a letter.wriIer
who states that there are there the son Of
an English earl, formerly in the Guards,
now engaged In the BY no means ariSto-
cratteal occupation Of packing pork; son
Of the late Bishop of London, aud a grad
uate Of Oxford. busy In the manufacture
0fsoap; nephew of the gallant Lord Coll
lingWood Nelson's CollingwOOd,) fattenipg
cattle on an adjacent farm; younger son
Of one of Eugland's nOblest families spec.
plating in wheat and corn; a reduced bnt
genuine German baron, who has hobnob-
bed with Humboldt and the titled mag.
mates of London Rationale circles, dis
pensing lager beer At half dime glass;
an accomplished Hungarian noble engaged
in fteseo painting at two dollarsa day;
brother of Charles Dickens, who bears n
striking resemblance to the gifted novelist.
Heis . clerk in the Land Department of
The !. c. R, R, and it is from him that
Dickens received the aon q Ptgns of
"bog
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

THE annual Conference in session on
Fourth st. is very tnlly attended. In ad-
ditiOn to the regular members, we notice
the presence of several visitors from
abroad. Among them, Rev. Adam Poe, of
Cincinnati; Rev'ds J. L. Read, j. F. Neess-
", W. H. Tibbles, VIM. Lynch, and DIR.
Cox, of Pittsburgh; Rev. p. l.. Hoyt, of
New York, and Drs. Harris and Durbin,
Missionary Secretaries.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

THI LAST KIck,-George N. Sanders,
whose famous telegram to Mr.. Buchanan
at the time of the Charleston Convention
made some sport and ,epsaged cold public
EunCtiOnary," was at Montgomery on the
4th of March. Heamused himself by send
ing the following last message to the re-
firing President.
Montgomery, Alabama, Capital Confed-
crate States Of America, March 4, 1851
You choose to be. the, last President of the
United States, leaving NO government be-
hind you, and die amidst the curses Of
all mankind. IN III 81
~ tSiguedJ - sGEoRGE N: SAHDRRs.
ITO. President Buchanan, Washington,
D. @, late Gapital0F the United States.p
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

ACsliforuia paper says large portion of
the citizens of San Francisco are terrifying
fhemselver in advance for the adoption OF
customs formerly confined TO the Celestials
by encouraging the aceumulatious Of dirt,
which the Chinese regard as essential to
health. and the HindOo Indifference to life
already. finds a host of imitators. They
do not, it is true, shave their heads Orbratd
their haiF into pig-tails, but that will be
reached In time.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

THn New York publishers and bOOksel-
lers feel the tighsness of the money market
and the influence of the disturbed state Of
public affairs very keenly The issue of
new books is discontinued by most of them
in an unusual degree; some of tho heaviest
firms keep back works that they have had
ready for publications for months past;
Others have discharged half their employ
ees; and the important house of Derby /
Jackson diScOntiuues business altogether.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

joins Brown was President of Provt-
siOnal GOverument-uuder that authority
he seized the nrmory Of !Iarper,s Ferry,
but he was captured and hung-get,ing a
traitors just doon. JEFF. Davis is now
President of a Provisional Government,
and has seized mints, arsenals, navy-yards,
and at the head of rebel armies deties the
United States power He'is as bad man
and as great traitor as John Brown.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

THe Richmond Enquirer is daily getting
more desperate as the charms of secession
fade from its eyes. Yesterday it asks this
question: "Must the earth quake, before
tho people cease to Sleep
Yes it must, several times, before the
people wake up to the entertainment you
have spread for them.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

There is a report from Lancaster, that
Mr.. Buchanan is lying Ill at wheatlsud,
from nervous affection superinduced by
the excessive political excitement he has
lately experienced. So the Baltimore Pa
triOtsays.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

PAPER NrcKsTIEs have been invented,
printed in Imitation of silk and gingham
with such exaetness as to defy detection,
save on close inspection. With the advan-
t"ges of this new invention tue 'sBeau
BramUelsp of the present age can sport a
"stnning tie" as often as their time or in
clination will permit. - : - 7 2
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

a girl sdvertises in n. Y. newspaper
for situation as bar-maid or waitress in
a Eefreshment saloon. Among her qualiti-
cations tor such position, she says she
can cut 225 pieces of bread and butter. Of
satisfactory appearance, ont of one pound
Of bread and two ounces of butter.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

NzeRoKs As PERsoxs,-The foIloWing is
an extract from the Montgomery cores
P0ndsnee Of the Charleston Neressy.:
"0n account of the small size Of the
tatnre House of Representatives Of the
eontedeE9ts states under the old apportiun.
tered so as TO afford q larger and ,,6re
Efficient body. IT'S to be hopei t5sf :,
tul representation ssiIt Be giire,a % aeoToss ..
PeTsoNs, which would partially remedy The
evil offoo small = hosse.s
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15
HAIR DYE! HAIR DYE! HAIR DYE
WA. BATCHELOl's HAIRDYE!

w "a. bAIGdELOH'S HAIR DYE!
The Original and B4st In the world
All others arc mere imitatlnS and should be avoid
ed, II you wish to escape rtditule.
GRAY, RED or RUSTY II nE Dyed instantly to a
beautiful and Natural BroWt or Black, without In
jury to the Hair or Skin.
FIFTEEN MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS have been
awarded to WV. A. DArcaEl4 aimee 1889, and over
sO,OOO applications have bsenm to the Hair OF
the Patrons ofhIs famous Dy}
UM. A. RAUcnELoRs 1tAIR DYE produces
C0lor not to BIO distiRguislSd fsom nature, and is
WARRANTED not to ipjure in least however long 1T
may be continued, aud tht lll-efects of Bad Dyes
did Dye.
Sold In all cities and towns OF the United States bv
DruEELsts and Fancy Good Dealers.
~ The Genuine has tbs name and address upon
AHteel plate engraving on four sides Of each box
WILLIAM A. BATCuELOR,
mhlS-d&W4y 10 Bond Street, New York.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

ANDaEw JonxsOS ON THE SEcEprxs CAp-
1SrT-"o OCCASIONAL of the Philadelphia
'Ouc expression of Andrew Jobnson,s
deserves to be everywhere remembered =
In referring to the seeding members of the
Cabinet, he said: Cobb remained in the
Cabinet until tho treasury was bankruut
and the national credit disgraced at home
and abroad, and then he conscicntiopsIy
seeded; Thompson staid in until the moor
Indians were robbed of u large portion
of their patrimOny, and then he Couscien.
tiOnsly seeded; and Floyd, more honest
than the rest, waited until he and his
friends had taken some eight millions Of
public and private money, and then he.
pioua soul. conscientiously seeded, too. )"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

VIZ are induced to believe from the dis
patches this morning, that it is well settled
that sumper is TO be abandoned. Pending
the decision of the Administration the
Commissioners from the confederate States
are graeionsly remaining quiet.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

TINS vieersy o: Egypts little son Tous.
SCUM Pasha, at the muture age of seven
years. enters upon the enjoyment of a sep
ar"te establishment of his own. Towards
its formation he has already been presented
With couple of Ctrcassian female slaves,
while the English nurse is discharged.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

THE Nicaraguans are getting imprudent
since our secession movements, and the last
steamers Rdvices state that they say they
are now match for either of the North
American Governments.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

oNE Of the most JpuiUtuus, eourlltatory,
and careful Of our public Journals, the
Ms'O Pork Commercial, questions whether
the fidelity of the border States TO the
Union is not something very different from
that which prevails in Abe free States. 1t
fears that they mean that "if it suits their
convenience, if they deem it their best
policy, they will remain in the cOnfedera-
cY, and IL not, uot.''
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

We have interesting foreign news this
morning, BY the arrival Of the Etna at New
York yesterday.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

THS Charleston EoeniRg Meas says there
has been no confirmation of the report that
PreOidont Davis had vetoed the act Of tho
Congress of the Confederation suppressiuR
the African slave trade.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

VIZ have dispatch just in time to ter
rify the nation, as to what the Charleston
Courier says about the preparations for
WSr dowhin Charleston barbor. Ofcourss
the Courier makes them ont very terrible.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

FASSr Natal, brilliant prima donna,
sang brilliantly at the Tarons in Havana,
one night recently, aud gave birth to a 10.
bustlittle tenor the next.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

Tar wife of President Davis, empla,ine
the custom Of the White House, is giving
receptions at the "Exeeutive Mansion in
Montgomery.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15
Erratum.

In our report OF the first days sitting Of
the Conference, in yesterday mornings pa.
per, the cOmpOsitor makes the reporter say
that the 'Presiding Elder of the Wheeling
District, and the preachers in charge in
the City of Notwithstanding South
WheeltnR-be constituted Committee on
Public WorEs." Public Worship, OF course,
itshoald have been.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-03-15

Ma, PLAXTs is the bud that is irving to
bloom Tho a o, s. Senate from Ohio, in
place of Mr.. Chase