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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29
Federal Losses at Manassas.

Federal Losses at Manassas.
The most exaggerated statements have
been made in the Southern papers relative
to the amount and value of the spOils taken
in the battle at Manassas. and even JEFF.
Davis was not above stating a deliberate
falsebood on the subject. In speech Of
that functionary, made at Richmond day
or two after the battle, he said, according
to the report of the Richmond papers. that
they had taken sixty.two cannons, enough
provisions to feed an army of fifty thousand
men year, and other munitions of incredi-
BILE value. His statement relative to the
capture of provisions was Immediately con-
tradicted by Gen. Beauregard. who issued
an order two days after the battle levying
forced contributions for provisions. wagons
grain forage, etc., upon the farmers of
London county, Va. But we have now off,
cial reports of the losses, which will set the
matter at rest The reports of the COM
manders of the several divisions. which ac-
companied the report of Mcdowell, give the
loss of artillery as follows:
Company D. I'd artillery, Capt. Arnold, 6 NJ
fed pieces.
Company 1, lst artillery, Capt. Ricketts,, 6
rihed Parrott l0-pounders.
Company e, I'd artillery, Capt. Carlise, Q ri
fed pieces and howitzers. This company had
pieces in the action.
Company -, 9Th artillery, Capt. Griffin, /
rifed piece, smoOth-bored-6 pieces in the
action.
Company G. lst artillery, 30-pounder Par
rott gum 3O-pounder and 20-pounder Par
rott gun, in action.
Rhode Island battery, S riAed pieces-6 in
action.
Making a total loss Of twenty riaed can
non four smooth bore, two hOwitzers, and
the 30-pOunder Parrot gun. There have
been many conflicting statements in rela-
ton to the4 fate of the Sherman battery.
The panic-stricken correspondents, who led
the flight. stated at first that this battery
was lost !; but it was afterwards stated on
what appeared to be good authority, that
the guns were Raved, the caiesons only being
lost. The Southern papers claim, on the
authority of Jeff. Davis aud Beauregard,
that the battery was taken and had been
mounted on the rebels works at Manassas.
The best Southern account of the battle we
have seen, says Sherman's battery was taxi
en- and re-tsken several times, but the wri-
ter neglected to state which party kept it
The battery was not lost unless it ia inclu.
ded in some of the guns mentioned above.
The official reports make the losses in
ammunition, quartermaster and eommissary
stores, as follows
$50 boxes small arm cartridges.
81 boxes rihed cannon ammunition.
80 boxes old firearms.
l3 wagons loaded with provisions, and 5000
bushels of oats.
1t is estimated that $500 muskets and 5000
knapsacks and blankets were lost.
A large portion of the small arms, muni-
tions and stores, we're scattered upon the
field, and run over by cavalry horses aud
wagons, aud doubtless much of it destroyed; /;
but if the rebels took the entire thirteen
wagon loads of provisions it would not be
more than sufficient to feed Fifty thousand
men one day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29
AK TEhEGRAPH.
SAN FRANCISCO. August 29.

SAN FRANCISCO, August ~.
Attachment suits TO the amount of $751;
5O2 80 were brought yesterday in the 18th
District Court against Geo. L. Story, dealer
in paints. oils. DC.
The National Guards have commenced
recruiting for active service.
A junk dealer in the lower part OF the
city has sold 136 muskets to parties known
to be secessOnists.
It is generally believed that Stanford will
withdraw to-day in favor of Conness, and
Irwin in favor of ChiIlis. The Union Dem
ocratic party is gaining ground fast in this
city.
Arcega, who was killed at the explosion
of the McClelland, will be buried this after
noon by the Masonic order.
TEHAMA, August 29.
A horrible massacre took place at Thur
man 4 McIntire's ranch, 3 miles above
Tehama, last night about one O'Clock.
Houston and Alex. Britton we're murdered
by four Spaniards with clubs and axes, and
J. NJ. McIntire was probably mortalIy
wounded. After this they took from trunk
in the house $500 or 5000. and then set
the house on fire. Mr.. J. Thurman was
sleeping upon the baystack around which
the murdered men were lying, and was
awakened by the Spaniards inquiring of
one of their intended victims for him (Thur-
mani when he made bis escape. The main
object appeared to be the murder of Mr.
Thurman in revenge for his shooting a
Spaniard about two weeks since, whom he
caught stealing his horse. They said that
he died the day before and that they would
kill ten white men for his death. There is
great excitement throughout the country,
and about fifty men are out securing the
country in search of them.
GRUB's WELL STATION, Aug. 20.
The Eastern stage arrived here at three
o'clock p. NJ, ten hours ahead OF schedule
time, with one through passenger. Col.
George P. Irhric, on bis way to Sacramento
to join the volunteer force intended for
service on the overland mail route. There
waro onlv leo ha Cs mail matter
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29

IMPORTANr.-We have merely time, before
putting our paper to press, to refer to the
Important political intelligence in our tele.
graphic dispatch. The intelligence comes
from . reliable source,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29

Me- PERoEs MINEs.-The steamer Carrie
Ladd arrived at Portland, Oregon, on the
26th inst, from the Cascades, bringing
$4,000 in gold dust from the Nez Perc, s
mines. Twenty-Five hundred miners are
reported to be at work in the mines. besides
which there are some FIVE thousand idlers,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29

DEATH or COL. FARNHAM.-Col. Noah l..
Farnham, of the New York Zouaves, died
at Washington, on the evening of August
l4th, of wounds received at the battle of
Bulls Run.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29

A DISPATCH from San Francisco. dated
yesterday evening, mentions report to the
effect that Sam. Brannan was prisoner in
Richmond, Va.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29
Who has not heard of Sands sarsN-

Who has not heard of Sands SarsR-
parillaP How many have cause to be thankful that
1t has cured their ailments, raised them from a bed
of sickness to the enjoyment of health and strength
We wish every one to benefit by it--but caution is
requir ei-the very of the article is turned
against it by the cupdity of others, and numerous
preparations of so-caed 'sarsaparilla" are in the
market. The original and genuine article prepared
by Sands being in universal use, is sold almost ev
erywhere. Ask for that and take other
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29

FOR DiStrlcI JuuKes
JOHN /. CALDWELL
For Senator,
,. u. JOHNSON.
For Assemblymen, -.
8. c. EASTMAN, ". w. v%LN9s WTX9S
JOHN WEBER, A. D. ANDEhs
For Sheriff,
CHA n l. K 3 * 10 n Tt
For County Clerk,
ID. B. LAYTON.
For Treasurer,
HENRY EVERETT.
For District Attorney,
THOMAS p. UAWLEH.
For Collector,
JOHN HUSSEX,
For Recorder,
AUGH Ii. THOMPSON
For Assessor,
FERGUS LEARY.
For Surveyor.
j. l.. CAMILLE
For Public Administrator
MICHAEL BURNS
For Coroner,
w. g. POPE.
Supervisor Sd District,
DIP WALTER.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29
Aerada 2elltufrat.

Octavian HOOgs, is our Agent for San Fran.
cisco. He Is authorized to receive advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same.
A.BadIam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento
20 receive advertisements and collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29
AND WRESTLING MATCH
no Gonna nfF ne EN-onLr Co~so..,s


WEDNENDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY.
August 2Sth, Doth, 3oth and 3lst.
THIRST DAY-A Grand Horse Race, for
II purse of 500; mile heats, best Two in Three.
free for all Horses, under saddle. Entrance $40
SECOND DAY-Trotting, for purse of 500, mls
heats, Tin harness,) best Three in Five. Entrance,
$40. Three or more make a race.
THE WRESTLING MATCH will begin the first day
and continue until all the prizes disposed Of IhS
following is the list of prizes:
First Prize-A Champions Belt. worth $3.50 with
500 in cash. Second Prize-S100. Third Prize-S75.
Fourth Prize-$50. Fifth Prize-$25. Sixth Prize
$40. Seventh Prize-S5.
A Free Dinner, consisting Of one Bullock and
two Sheep roasted whole will be given each day. be
tween II M, and O'Clock, p NJ.
A fine Band of Music will be in constant
attendance to cheer and enliven the sports.
JAS. B. JEFFERY,1
FRANK CARTER, SPropretors.
TH0S. POTTER.
Aug. 20, 1861.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-29
UNION DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Governor.
JOHN CONNESS.
For Lieut.. Governor,
RICHARD IRWIN.
For Congress,
HENRY EDGERTON,
JOS. q. HTcKIBBIN.
Justice of the Supreme Court,
B. G. W HITMAN.
Attorney General,
GEO. w. BOWIE.
Clerk of the Supreme Court,
GEO. 3. EVANS.
State Treasurer,
j. II. LANDRUM.
State Controller,
JAS. H. HUFFMAN
Surveyor General,
j. j. GARDNER.
State Printer,
JOHN r. RIDGE
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Number 81
Our Agricultural Column
Plant Small Trees.

Young America is in such haste to realize
results, that he cannot wait for trees to grow
in their natural way. He wants to trans>
port hsge sons OF the forest into new place
BY some kind of patent machinery, 80 as to-
make show Immediately. He has little
idea of what constitutes perfect vegetable
structure, small or large : hc knows little of
the pleasure which eonsea from watching the
steady developement and growth of q small
tree, from year to year. No, no, he wants
to leap up to grand achievements as once
he wants lot of big trees and that's all
that's enough for him.
We beg little consid erationfor small trees.
Go TO she open field, or to the nursery, and
select specimen of almost any good tree
say the beech, or maple, or tulip or hemlosk.
Take one or more of each, three or four feet
high, that have branches we'll formed on each
side. Save all the roots and fbres in Dig
ging them up, and in carving them home
don't bang them to peicss, root and branch,
but treat them with the utmost tenderness.
Prepare large holes, in rich soil, and set
them in so that they will grow vigorously
Clip she ehds of the branches just little,
but d. this 50 as to preserve she original
symmetry.
Now watch these trees, from year 10 year.
How healthy shey look in every limb and
twig. and leaf How happy they look,
- thos air
and dancing in the breeze How graceful
in every part. and as whole Can any
thing more completely fill ones eyel Small
as they are they are perfect in form. and SO
plainly predict what they will be when
grown. Age will only enlarge their bulk,
and bring them nearer their time OF dec ~.
Is not "sweet sixteen" moro charming than
ihs wrinklsd and toothlss octogenarianf
He whs sets ont large tress 10 compelled
to lop off at least the lower branches, to ena-
BILE the top ones to live. The roots are 90
mutiIated in dig, ring them up, that nearly
ell the branches have to be trimmed up
and shortened, to restore the balance Of all
things. But such tree, SO msrred in root
and branch. is only half a tree. It is - frag-
ment to which the lost parts can never be
restored
Begin, then, with small trees. How they
enjoy life They will, 'ere long outstrip the
large stumps you set out at the same sime.-
Set them out on your lawn and pleasure
ground. Throw away your pruning saw,
and let them work out their own ideal. II
ysu interfere at all, let it be only with your
thum and finger. Never fear their wonton
ways. They will attain nesr 10 perfection.
if you Onl , ''let well alons." s."-American Ag-
| riculturist.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24


How apatbetic many may be, there 10 no
apathy about the venerated statesman, who
has succeeded to the place Of Henry Clay in
the affections of Kentucky. "Glory BIS to
God," shouted an excitable gentleman to Jns.
j Crittenden. this morning. Mcclellan is
sending &c, 900 men from Washington to Gin
cinpati, for Kentucky. We're now safs."
"Safe - exclaimed the veteran SENATOR
b" Doesn't it blister your tongue to tell it /? :
safe by Ohio and Indiana troops, while
Kentuckians allow themselves 70 be protect
ed by others. It's shame to old Kentucky
SIR"
~ had thought that understood the chiv.
alrous fire of "old Kentuck" before, but new
er did realize it as fully as when, moment
afterward, the venerable Senator, addressing
a townsman, evidently about his own age,
but with his portly form time had dealt more
keenly, exclaimed George you're not to
ola for soldier-o of cours Sc not. Tn not too
old for soldier-not bit too DID, We must
turn out and shame these pretty young men
who out too have aprons tied upon them r.
sure enough the aged patriot started off, al-
most Immediately to call cut volunteers from
among the mountaineers. Let no man doubt
the response. There may be traitors in old
Kentucky. as there are in Ohio plotting
agents of the Southern Rebellion in Lexing'
ton and Frankfort, ~ there are in Dayton !;
but the great heart of the Stats is sound
and Kentucky valor has not persisted in
protracted peace.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Skies Bright /!

We are undoubtedly on the eve of great
events Our correspondent, Occasional"
speaks highly of the dicipline and confidence
of the American army under General Mo
Clellan, on the Potomac, and predicts that
the advance will be resolutely continued
The intelligence from the division under
General Fremont is most auspicious. His
dispute with Colonel Frank Blair seems TO
have inspired him with almost superhuman
energy. and he is evidently resolved to settle
that Dispute of such persuit of the retreat
ing Secessionists as will show that he is equal
to the extraordinary responsibilities OF his
position. There IS romance in the past his
tory of Fremont, and about all bis surround
ings ir the present campaign. that would give
10 his success singular interest, and we
heartily wish him well NOT only for his own
Even his enemies we're willing to give him
fair chance, and his friends, realizing the
idea that on unsuccessful general had better
perish than survive, place confidence in the
result of his labors. He mas heretofore sCc-
ceeded in the midst Of the most trying cir
cumstances, and they contend he will not
fail his country now. The traitor leader,
Price, who satrized Fremont few weeks
ago. seems now anxious to ecape from before
the hot pursuit of the " Pathfinder"
Turning from Missouri to Kentucky, we
find the most cheering indications in that
quarter. The veteran Crittenden-who has
one son in the Confederate army. and anoth-
er under the flag of the Unien-is appealing,
with almost inspired elCquepce, 10 his friends
to rally to the country ; and his exhortations
backed by the splendid invccations of the
Louisville Democrat and Louisville Journal,
and by the heroic conduct of the new head of
that military district, General Sherman, who
constantly reminds US of the lamented Lyon
have turned the tide against the SecessiOnists.
This same General Sherman (brother of Sen.
ator John Sherman, of Ohio, himself host
in the present struggle for ireedom) 10 an ed
ucated soldier. His qualities as scholar are
proved by the fact that he was placed at the
head of the State University Of Louisiana.
where he became so great favorite that,
whom be retired from it, on account of the
Secession conspiracy. headed by Slidell, the
whole faculty, and the State authorities,
united in paying spontaneous tribute to his
splendid abilities, bis Christian modesty and
moderation, and his frank and candid char
acter. Adding to this he is thorough. well
trained, long-seasoned soldier, who, while
carrying his conscience into the fight, also
carries his sword.
The mountaineers, the old Hunters Of
Kentucky" are coming down from their fast
nesses, rife in hand, eager to avenge the in
suits heaped upon their Government, and
thousands who have heretofore been inert,
are aroused to action, and are ashamed to al
low their State to be defended against the
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Mrs. Fremont.

Thislady has been actively engaged in de-
Tending her husbands reputation against
the assaults of his enemies, declaring her
hatred for them in no stinted measure, and
with the fierce vindistiss intensity OF her
father. Indeed, she seems 20 surpass even
him in the ferocity of her assaults.
She accompanied her husband to Jefferson
City, and reviewed the troops as they filed
off ON their way to Sedalia. Her Oldest boy.
some twelve or fourteen years old, wore the
uniform of a Lieutenant, and a younger one
that of sergeant. The eldest is to form a
member of bis fathers military household.
Indeed, it would not be surprising if Jessie
constituted herself member of his staff,
for sbe has accompanied her husband on
more than one perilous expedition. Her
presenca would insure energy and rapiaity
of movement, even if Fremont bad ever az
bibissd any lack of these quslities.
E<sS- Read the whole paper.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
How to Manage Fruit Seeds.

lTbs seeds of most kinds Of fruit trees
should be planted in the fall.
The seeds of stone fruit--peach, plum and
cherry-should be cleansed from the pulp as
sooI as ripe, and either planted or put into
sand immediately. Ifsesds are left in the
pulp until after fermentation,h has commenced
their vitality will be injured if not destroyed.
So, to if permitted t, remain out of the earth
all winter and become dry, they do not start
so readily as if planted in autumn.
Cherry pits re sometimes put into box
and mixed with sand. and placed where the
frost OF Winter will act upon them and then
planted in the Spring. do not like this
plan. because the seeds start so very early
sometimes before it is convenient to plan.
them the little plants are very tender, and
SO easily injured that many may be destroy.
ed by the removal from the sand to the seed
bed.
The safest way is to prepare the seed bed
early in the autumn, scatter the seeds in
rows upon the surface, covering lightly with
earth, and leaving spaces between the rows
for the purpose Of passing along to weed the
bed. The rows may be foot wide. Some
people SOW broad cast, leaving no space, bnt
in that case, if the bed be q large one. the
process of wedding will be somewhat tedious
and many plants will be trampled upon and
destroyed.
At one year old many of the seedlings will
be of a suitabls size to transplant to the nur
sery rows for budding.
Plum pits may be treated the same as the
cherry.
Peach pits are sometimes left in barrels
over Winter, cracked in the Spring and plan
ted in the nursery rows. This not good
plan.
Prepare peice of fground in the Autumn
scatter the pits upon the surface and cover
lightly with earth, and the frost Of Winter
will crack them.
BY the middle Of May the plants will be
coming up. They must be taken up careful-
ly with transplanting trowel and SCI in the
nursery rows. the rows four feet apart and
the plants nine inches apart in the rows.
By this method the trouble Of cracking by
hand is saved the rows are full and there
are no gaps where che seeds refuse to yege-
ssts. which often happens By the other meth
sd. Cor. OAia Fd-nser.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
BLefnte Centre County, Pema, Thursday Morning. Oct, a. 1861

and encourage mnbs and denounce all good
Democrats as .s Secessionists" and '-Jrai-
tors" Put the 1900 in your pipes, and
smoke it.-Easton Argus.
FAYETTE COUNTY.
In Fayette county the whole Democratic
ticket is elected by about seven hundred
majority, with the exception of Kaine, the
Democratic nominee for Assembly, whose
majority is between five and six hundred
Lindsay, the Democratic candidate for Pres
ident Judge in the District composed of
Washington, Fayette and Greene counties,
is elected over his competitor, Mr. Veeche,
by over twenty seven hundred majority.
UNION AND SNYDER.
The result of the election for President
Judge in the District composed of the coun-
ties Of Union, Snyder and Miffiin is not ye
determined. Snyder county gives Woods
(Rep.) IA majority. Mlfflin gives Slenker
(Dem.) 225 majority. The army vote will
determine the result. The Republican tick
cts are elected in Union and Snyder.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
The Union ticket is elected In this county.
to the Legislature on the Union ticket
James Mil (Union) is elected President
Judge. He has $50 majority in Franklin,
and 300 in Somerset, while Reilly (Dem
has 1876 majority in Fulton, and 800 in Bed
ford. Mills majority in the district is be-
tween four and five hundred.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
From Washington County we learn that
William Hopkins, Democrat. is certainly
elected to the Legislature, and probably
William Glenn, his associate on the Demo-
cratic ticket. Lindsay, Democrat, is elected
President Judge in the district composed of
the counties of Washington, Fayette and
Greene.
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Brown, the regular Democratic candidate
for Assembly, beats Bright the Union can.
date, and the whole Democratic ticket is
elected by a small majority.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
The whole Democratic county ticket is
elected. j. c. Smith is elected Senator by
a majority of 700 Democratic gain
Chapman has 1000 majority for President
Judge.
CAMBRIA COUNTY.
Cambria has elected the whole Democratic
ticket by an overwhelming majority. Cy-
rus L. Pershlng is elected to the Legisla.
ture.
ERIE COUNTY.
The Republican ticket is elected by re-
duced majority. Lowry beats Galbraith for
Senator about 300, and has large majority
in Craw fard.
GREENE COUNTY.
The Democratic ticket is all elected, by
over one thousand majority. Lindsay, for
Judge, had over sixteen hundred majority.
BRADFORD COUNTY.
The whole Republican ticket is elected.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
The Soldiers Grave.

How fell he by resistless ball,
Or sa bre cut or bursting shell
What mat tiers it to him, to all,
Who m eet their death in doing well
The good and brave,
Whe die to save
Thoir home and country, they can tell.
How sound be sleeps in storms, the surf
Rolls in long thunder on the shore
Each blade of grass that crowns his turf
Quiyers before that earthquake roar
His deadened ear
No sound can hear;
rumpet nor dru q shall call him more.
The deep mouthed guns that frown above,
And proudly guard the subject wave,
Can stir no pulse of fear or love
Can wake no echo in his grave
His race is run,
His prize is won,
Gods blessing ON the sleeping brave.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-10-24
Where to Dwell.

spray tell me in what land to dwell,
The ladies fix their favolite spot )"
Said playful Win to thinking Bell,
And laughed to see her solve the "knot.
"Tne riddle cannot explain"
The puzzled Miss inquiring spake,
And bade him in impatient strain
Tn question odd to palmer make.
"Why can't you guess it. its quite plain
And settled by decisive FateS,
But one the honor proud can claim
Where else but in United StStes :"