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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16
RnsaIan FrtendshIp.

One of the olest commodOres in'the U. :.
NAVY writes to the New York World in re-
gard to the Russian Emperor's communlca-
tiou 10 our Government-the first hearty
expression of sympathy and friendship
which has come from any foreign nation
since the beginning of our national troubles
and mentions remarkable fact, not gen.
erally known, to show that it is not the FIRST
time her friendly disposition has been man
ifested towards us when we were in straits:
For many years Russia has taken every
proper occasion to show her friendship for the
Government Of the United States and its cItl-
zens; and whenever the civil or military ofti-
GERS of either service meet 1t manifests itself IN
the warmest language on the part of the Rus
slams. This displays itself in the strongest
manner when our ships visit st. Petersburg, or
our men-of-war meet in friendly port.
AS an illustration of what has been said on
this subject, | will state fact which came to
my knowledge many years since, that l have
never seen in print.
During the time the American and British
commissioners we're at Client, in the year 1914
for the purpose of negotiating treaty OF peace
between the two Governments, the European
war came to a close; and it was the determina-
ton Of the British Government to employ a
considerable portion of her forces, now at her
disposal, to humble us on this side Of the At
lantic. A dispatch was therefore sent to the
British commissioners, to either increase their
demands or to throw every obstacle in the way
of an immediate adjustment between the two
governments. The Emperor Alexander soon
learned this from his minister at London, as he
was returning with his army after the exile of
Napoleon to the island of Elba. Instead of
making the best of his way to Russia, as was
his first intention, he halted with his large for
ces in Poland, and limited that he should remain
there until he heard Of the result of the nego-
tiations at Ghent. This was soon communica-
ted to Lord Castlereagh, then prime minister Of
England, who sent immediate instructions to
come at once to an understanding with the
American commissioners.
This statement was made by Rufus Annoy,
OF Boston, who received it direct from John
Quincy Adams, one of the commissioners at
Ghent, and repeated in the presence cf Lang
don Cheyes, Samuel L. Southland, and others at
Washington soon after the war. | reeollect
that Mr.. Cheves endeavored to throw some
doubt on this being the cause of the sudden ter
minaton Of our war with England, which he
attributed to the exhausted state of the British
treasury-the fact of the good intentions of the
Emperor Alexander was not called in question.
l am respectfully yours,
AN OLD OFFICER OF THE NAVY.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16
SATURDAY EVENING, NOV. l6, 1861.
Tnr Nrwa.-In thla nnper win be found

The NEws.-In this paper will be found
a variety Of intelligence from the East, re-
liable and otherwise, received since our
Thursdays issue. The news in some re-
spects possesses interest. The combined
naval and land forces captured the two
forts at Port Royal entrance with little diff
flculty, and the Federal Government has
got firm foothold on South Carolina soil,
which can be used as basis for military
operations in that quarter. There is some
talk of an advance being made by the ar
my Of the Potomac, but the season is now
70 far advanced that it is not likely any inn
porlant land movement will be undertaken
before next spring. From Springfield, Mo-,
we have dispatch stating that the Federal
forces are on the way back to ST. Louis,
and that Price and McCulloch are about to
retire into Arkansas to take up their winter
quarters
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16
The National Loan.

Books FOR subscriptions to the National
Loan were opened at Sacramento and San
Francisco on Thursday last, and will be
kept open for fifteen days. The amount
taken at Sacramento on the first day was
$4,000; we have not heard as to the sum
subscribed al San Francisco. 1t can hardly
be expected that any considerable amount
of the loan will be taken in California. The
rate of interest is much below the rates rul-
ing here and as there is no surplus capi-
tai 10 this State seeking investment, what
ever Is taken Will be subscribed from pat
riotic motives. Subscriptions will be re-
ceived ia sums of fifty dollars, and multples
of fifty. AS the bonds are dated on the 10Th
of August last, when the interest commen-
ces, it will be necessary for subscribers to
pay interest on the amount taken, at the
rate of 10 10 per cent, from that time TO
the date Of subscription.
The subscriptions now being taken in
California, will be applied on she second in
stallment of the $3.50, 100000 loan, negotia-
ted, conditionally, with the New York, Phil
adelphia, aud Boston banks. Two INSTALL
ments have already been taken by the
banks, and If the people take up sufficient
amount OF the second to enable the banks
to do so, they will take the third installment
of $50, ZOO, 900, on the first of December
next.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

RETALIAToN.--By late advices from the
South, it appears that the rebel leaders
have selected by lot nineteen Federal pris-
oners-among whom is the gallant Colonel
Corcoran, Of the New York Sixty-ninth-
who are to be hung in the event Of the pun
ishment Of the pirates taken on the priva-
teer Savannah. From the wording of the
dispatch, 1t appears that Corcoran and the
other fated prisoners had been sent to
Charleston, while the lots were drawn at
Richmond. The reports that the rebel lea
ders have determined upon this policy Of
retaliation are derived from Norfolk and
Charleston papers, and may not be true.
In any event the Government should net
be influenced by such threats.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

ARREST or GwN AND OTHERs.-A New
York dispatch of yesterday, says the steamer
Champion had arrived from Panama. with
ex-senator Gwin as passenger under ar
rest. It appears that Gwin, Calhoun Ben
hama nd J. L. Brent we're arrested as the
Uncle Sam was entering Panama Bay. by
order of Gen. Sumner. Papers comprO-
missing them with secessionists were found
aboard. According to the dispatch, the au-
thorities would not, at first, permit the
prisoners to be taken across the Ishmus as
such, aud large force of soldiers was sent
TO the station to release them as soon as
they we're landed. The U. S. consul went
aboard the Uncle Sam, and 1t was agreed
that the prisoners should be taken over,
aud the question of further arrests was
referred to Washington.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

A DEFENDER OF 1. c. WooDs.-During the
performances at Gilbert's Melodeon Monday
evening, one of the performers amused the au-
ditors by cracking jokes at the expense of the
body guard of Californians by whom Col. FIRE.
mont has been surrounded at st. Louis. When
the name Of |. G. Woods was mentioned, an
irate individual in the rear of the audience
shouted at the top Of his lungs, eff you say any
jumped upon the benches, and yelled, "Hustle
him out ""Put him down stairs!" etc. Before
any overt act was committed, the disturber of
the performances was led into the open air,
glad enough, probably, to get out Of those wood
unscratched.-[S. +. Alta.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

day. Nov. 18th, P. NJ, arrived here last
night. The troops had all been landed, ana
the stores and ordnance from the various
vessels of the feet we're being rapidly as
embarked. Another of the transports wonid
soon be ready to leave. It was rumored
that the Federal pickets on the opposite
side of the Island, near the Savannah ierry'
bad betn attacked by the rebels. Rem
forcements were being sent from the fort.
The Federal troops would take formal pos
session of Beaufort on Thursday, Nov. H.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

BURNED TO DEATH IN HIS BRD.-The vii.
lage Of Fairplay, Ell Dorado county, was on
the night of the I'd November the scene of sad
catastrophe. Says the Plaoeryille Democrat
About the hour of ten o'clock, the cabin OF
"French Pete" an old French gardener, about
400 PAGES from the village, was discovered to be
in flames. Several gentlemen hastened to the
spot, but arrived too late to save the poor
Frenchman, who was in bed in the cabin. The
door being open his body, lifeless, and partially
consumed by the deyouring flames, was the
first object that met their Mortified gaze. The
bones only were rescued. The old man was oil
intemperate habits, and doubtless caused the
confagration by accidentally, while intoxicated
setting fire to his bedding, though suspicious
are entertained by some Of foul play.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

SHOWER or WoRMs.-The Grass Valley
National states that on Monday morning
last, just after the rain, the p!anks on Mill
street we're covered with myriads Of angle
worms, which must have fallen during the
shower. They were confined to a space Of
about four hundred feet in length, by just
the width of the street. They also fell in
more limited quantities in other parts of
the town. So abundant were they that it
was impossible for one TO put his foot down
without crushing them 10 numbers, and in
some places hundreds might be seen on a
spot not more than six inches square. Tde
National advances the theory that they
were produced by an almost instantaneous
electrical action Of the atmospheric
elements of such production being present
under favorable circumstances. The worms
were all of the same size, which would not
be the case were they taken up in water
spout from bodies OF water.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16
TILE Pn1rArKEn McRAE.-AbOut month

THE PR1vATRER McRAE.-About month
ago, says late Eastern paper, the privateor-
steamer McRae succeeded in slipping out from
New Orleans and putting to sea, since
which time nothing has been heard of her.
Cornmander Palmer, of the United States
steamer Iroquois, in a dispatch to the Navy
Department, expresses the belief that she has
gone to the Mediterranean, to overhaul Ameri-
Can vessels in that quarter. We incline to the
belief that this theory is correct, not only be-
cause the McRae has not shown herself on the
coast, or in the gulf, or in South American
waters, but because she IS likely 10 fall IN with
easy and attractive prey in the Medlterraneany-
where we have now few or no men-of war to
look after such marauders.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

OoTToN.-A considerable quantity Of cot
ton is grown in the vicinity Of Beaufort, S.
O., and according to the Charleston papers,
tremendous exertions are being made to
suve II from falling into the possession Of
the Federal troops. The rebels have an idea
that cotton Is the axle on which the world
turns, aud they appear to still entertain
hopes that England and France will open
their ports in order to obtain supply OF
the precious stuff.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

ANOTHER According to late dis
patches, another feet Of forty vessels, now
in New York barbor, is ready to sail. It's
destination is supposed to be the Gulf OF
Mexico, and IL will probably DO supported
by many of the vessels lately employed in
the capture of Port Royal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

UNION VIcroRY IN KENTUcKY.-Among
the dispatches sent over the wires yesterday,
was the following:
Later dispatches concerning Gen. Nell
sons victory in Kentucky, received at the
War Department. represent the number of
prisoners at 2,0l5, and the number Of rebels
found dead at 400.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

GEN. LYON AS AN AUTHoR.-Rudd x
Carleton, of New York. have in preparation a
collection of the political writings of General
Nathaniel Lyon, among them essays on the
present state of affairs. These have been pro-
nounced excellent by some of the highest lite.
rary and political authorities. They will be
prefaced with memoir by well known
poet, Richard Henry Stoddard
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

CAPTURE OF THE PRIvATEER SUMTER.-A
private letter received 10 Washington from
the Gnlfsquadson, states positively that the
Privateer Sumter has been captured, aud
that ber crew is on board the Niagara on
her way north.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

SECESSION has cost Virginia ten million of
dollars, besides the destruction of an immense
amount OF private property and thousands Of
lives. The first families thought Beauregard's s
invading army would only march through the
state on the way to Yankeedom; instead Of
which it tarried and devastated.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

SAN Francisco SALARIRs.-The amount
paid by the city of San Francisco annually, in
the form Of salaries, exclusive of the sums re-
ceived by the employees in the Recorders Office,
County Hospital, Industrial School and School
Teachers, is $2l4, 300. Including all the amount
would swell up to $3l4,O00, only $50 900 less
than the State Government pays.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

A New ENvELoPE.-The Post Office De-
partment has given directions for the manufac-
ture Of self-sealing newspaper wrappers. They
will soon be for sale, and will prove quite an
accommodation in the postal line, to say moth.
ing of the advantage to the Department in Sc
curing more general payment of the postage
on transient newspapers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

SACRAMENTO RAnRoAD.--Thet total receipts
Of the Sacramento Valley Railroad for the
month of October were s2s,s2O O5, running
expenses for the same period, S9,452 80;
profits for the month, $lS,367 25.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

A CoMET.-The Marysvile Express says
that comet was seen inthe western sky,
by gentleman In that city, about FIVE
o'clock last Thursday morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

A VOICE FROM EGVPT.-In Illinois, in some
counties, more than half the voting population
has volunteered for the war, and these counties
are in Egypt" the most Democratic portion
Of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

A SECESSION MURDRRER.-It is stated that
Hurt, who was under arrest for murder and es-
cSped from Nspa county Jail, is enlisted in the
army Of Ben Mccullough.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

The material on which the defunct Shasta
Herald was printed, has been purchased BY par
TIES who intend to start paper at Colusa.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

TwENTY-FouR cigar dealers, arrested in San
Francisco for violating the Sunday law forfeited
their bail Of S5 each.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

A FIELD of broom corn in Napa county has
yielded, after paying all expenses, profit Of
$50 per acre
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

THR PLAoERvuLE NEWS, pWbllshed by
Geo. Yarnell Il Co., is now issued as a
daily.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

AN alabastor lode has been discovered in San
Bernardino county. It milky white aud of
fine grain.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

COPPER IN Los ANGELES COUNTY,. P.
Newmark writes that rich copper mine has
been discovered in the Solidad canon, seventy
D,;ies from the town of Los Angeles. A com
nanv has been organised with Don Manuel Ri
que1a as President. They have cut tunnel
now forty-fve feet deep, and have one hundred
and tbirfv tuns of the ore ready for smelling.
Wood, water, grass and clay, suitable for fur
naces, are abundant near the mine.
A VEIN Of coal has been discovered in San
Bernardino county. The coal has been tested
by blacksmiths and pronounced good.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

Octavlan HOOgs is our Agent for San Fran
cisco. He is authorized 10 receive advertisements,
and collect and receipt for the same.
a. BRdlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento,
to receive advertisements and collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16

THE property valuation Of Los Angeles City
is 81 ,290,7l9.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-11-16
NOTICE no TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the taxes
~ upon the Assessment Roll of Nevada county, for
1851 are now due and payable to the undersgnedat at
his office in the Court House, Nevada. and that the
law for the collection of the same viii be strictly
enforced. Upon all taxes not paid on before the
third Monday in November, five per cent viii be added.
j. n. TURNER.
Oct. Is. 1861. Collector Of Nevada County.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1861-09-26
Clark l. Brothers.
VIZ PATCHES AND JEWELRY

CLARK & BROTHERS,
With pleasure now inform you that they have just
moved INTO their New and large store in CLARK
New Block, Corner ofWest Street and Merchant.
Row, Rutland. Vt, where they have large assort
AMERICAN WATCHES,
made to their own order, and perfect timekeepers.
ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES of every
grade from $500 to $1,000
HUNTING FULL. JEWELLkD LINERS,
from $50 to $1,000.
FINE GOLD WATCHES FOR LADIES.
JEWELRY of rich and beautiful patterns, en-
bracing every style and quality.
SILVER SPOONS. FORKS. PIE. BUTTER and
FRUIT KNIVES. CHILDREN'S MUGS
and CUPS. SALT CELLARS &c
SILVER PLATED WARE,
A large assortment OF Castors Cake ana Card Ba--
kets, Goblets Pitchers Full lea Setts OF the latest
and most beautiful designs. hulvtS ana forE1,
Ladies OF all sizes, Pie and Fruit Knives, with many
articles not mentioned
CLOCKS OF every description, Thirty hour Eight
day and Thirty day Clocks from 80 cents 10 ~z793
TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY.
a large assortment Ivory Handled Breakfast- DIN
ner and lea Knives also common Se'e hni'es ana
kline. Revolvers. and Single Pistols Powder
Fla-ks Shot Pouches CAPS, &c
FISHING TACKLE Or ALL Kinds
With an endless variety Of Ladie- and Gents
FANCY GOODS
AM C,il,irel.- oy ana presents for the Holidays
AND last but not least,
4u0u FAIRS arECIACLEs.
If: ,Iu,:- ~l5rer. steel ami Plated bo"--with me
j,.-. -c,l-a .-l..e orthe cheape-f gas We sinai
kr.r g.I-lult!. au haad I0r rr-c'tlHg III Oh bow
An:-',. ..t4....- ~err bought for Cain and vii
pe.0la l,-,,r t'.. .,.~ amt be bought IL Ne"
f R.EnPoAIEI>, Watches Of al. kIna-. Clock and
Jrsrelry It tlr III, best aLr and at our u-ua
III Il z e. ClAnG. Aw. Glars. y cLAHK.
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Attorney a. Law. OtBce No. Merchant koN
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-02-16
Speech Of Senator Browne.

Upon the proposition, to send COM
missioners from this State to attend
the compromise conference at Wash
ingtoD, Hon. E. L. Browne, Senator
from this district, made the following
excellent remarks. We find them in
the Madison Journal
Senator Browne remarkcd-Mr.
President, 1t is with the deepest regret
that | view division among the mem
bers of the dominant political party on
the question of sending commissioners
to attend the conference at Washing
ton. | know that we are united in
principle and only differ as to policy.
1t IS not the first time in the history of
Legislative proceedings that members
OF the same party have had occasion to
disagree as to the best course to pur
sue, whilst surrounded by exigencies
OF an alarming character. We know
men may differ rs to policy while they
agree IN principle, ard yet be honest
and conscientious. Such [ believe the
case to be at the present time. We
aresntluenced.by the same motives and
seek to accomplish the same Object
The Senator from the 3Oth Hutchinson)
firmly believes that the best course to
pursue is to send commissioners, while
a large majority Of the party to which
he belongs totally dissent from him.
We are willing to meet the gentleman
IN spirit Of compromise-we are will
ing to yield our pride OF opinion and
meet them on common ground and
pursue course which in any and ev-
cry contingency will be for the benefit
of the country. A course which if it
does not heal the bleeding wounds of
our country, VIII not aggravate them.
The Republican Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes in Congress are men whom
the people have trusted-they have
been weighed in the balance" aud
not ''found wanting" They are the
guardians Of the peoples rights-and
are there upon the ground, ready for
action, if in their opinion action is nee
essary; for the amendment proposed
By the chairman Of the committee on
federal relations, leaves it to these men
to act in the capacity of commissioners
to represent the State in the conference
if in their opinion the public exigencies
require it. What more could be ask
ed We by this, avoid both extremes.
and pursue a safe, cautious course for
the country, and show our confidence
in men, whom the people have trusted.
tr5ca and approved The gentleman
from tbs 30th calls this 3 kind Of in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1861-02-16
Pen and Scissors.

Tom Savers, the noted English
pugillist, is said to have arrived at
Halifax by the steamer Canada, IN
cog.
"A despatch from Charleston says
that the vessels recently seized by the
rebels in the port of Savannah have
been released.
The Unionists in Tennessee car
ried the State by an overwhelming
majority in the election on Saturday,
for delegates to the State Conve ntion.
The Collector at New Orleans has
officially informed the Government that
duties on goods passing mp the river
will be collected there IN behalf of the
Treasury Of Louisiana.
The so-calIed Southern Confcdcr
acy was formally organized on Satur-
day, by the appointment of Jefferson
Davis as Provisional President, and
Alexander II. Stephens, Vice Prcsi-
dent.
Some Postmasters recently ap-
pointed in seeding States, refuse to
take the usual oath to support the Com
stitution of the u S., and in such cases
the postof1ices are, of course, discon-
tinued.