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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
IMPORTANT FROM FORTS PICKENs AND SUMTER

IMPORTANT FROM FORTS PICKENS AND SUMTER
FORT PIckESs SoT YET NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. At
TACK BY TWELVE HUNDRED NES-rHE BROOKLYN, sA-
BISE, ST. LOUIS, MACEDONIAN AND wYASDoT orr THE
HARBoR
WASHINGTON, Feb. Il, 1861.
Lieut.. Gilman, one OF the officers in command Of Fort
Pckens arrived here this evening with dispatches from
Lieutenant Slemmer aud the commander OF vessels Oil
Pensacola to The government. He lett Pensacola on
Saturday evening having received passport from Ma
or Chase who is in command of the Florida troops
He says the following vessels oil the harbor-The
Brooklyn, Sabine ST. Louis, Macedonian aud Wyandot.
The Brooklyn did not land her supplies Tor Fort Pckens,
Ii ut Semmer having notified them that he had ample
supplies for three months.
There twelve hundred troops at Pensacola, and
they threatening every hour TO make an attack on
Fot Pickens IL is all that Major Chase and others in
command can do TO restrain them.
Lieutenant Gilman says he would not be surprised II
attack made at any moment, and It Is very prob
able owing the limited number in the fort that they
would take il before the could throw her troops
into the fort If they take i. at ALL he says they
take it in thirty forty minutes but there will be fear
fu loss of life that The health OF the officers
and men on board of the vessels il good. Leutenants
Gilman and Slemmer the only officers who took and
are now 10 command Of Fort Pckens.
KEY WEST, Feb. 6, 1861.
The sloop.of-war Macedonian, Commander Glynn hav-
ing communicated with Fort Jefferson, sailed from that
station the Cd inst, for Pensacola.
The steam sloop Brooklyn, Capt Walker, from this
pert the 3ls ns arrived at Tortugas the lst and lant-
ed large quantity of ordnance and guns for Fort
Jefferson, and sailed for Pensacola on the I'd
Capt NJ c. Megs, T. S. Engineer, arrived at this place
the evening of the 9TH from Fort jefferson. He has
chartered the brig Alpine Capt Latham to take Of
the heavy guns not n at Fort Taylor to Fort Jeer-
SOD. The armament will leave here on the 7th.
The o. S. steamer Crusader, Capt. Maft is under
orders for New York. and will sail the steam
ship Atlantic arrives from New Orleans
The United States schooner Flo ida Lieut. Pickering,
u S. n, commanding sails this evening for Havana,
with dispatches for Washington to go forward in the
De Soto.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

COINS, BUNIONs, Nails growing 10 ne hssh, &C.
the patient Immediately with and comfort NOTICE
In reply Inquiries Of several members OF the conven'on n
oher d. SCHULTZ hSgs he 10 10 the city, Ag.n
only their pedal welfare. His stay will be ony nit
It important for all who ,y desire To enjoy the bengs
thy tread make early application Among the la
appended certificates Re gladly aeknos
Lodging The benefit received VIM. aaefarsnd Jane, Lyons
Jas A. Cowardlu Mai H. Price, Col Richardson, r. l..
Andrews ". d. r. hason ESQ.,, Mrs Robinson. the hse'
Green W. y. RIton, Ae &c.
tW- Oce-wsl street Hotel Office hours from A. ~
pm attended al their residence II desired. felt
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
nICHMOND FEMALE SSTI CUTE The second
a6ln BEGINS febIuary 18Th and eLdi lLe

hall OF Ihs PRESENT st''I5h uAJ 0 11 eIu "
last Of June
The ement Of term presents most favorable
opportunity for the al lission 81 new pupils.
Although Seo already soneshat fuller h'n usual me
extent arrang readily n,bes 10 receive tt
larger number.
We have sIXrEEN Teschert OF ability and experience nearly
Of large and comfortable recitation and
ampls grounds for exercise.
Our 80 Al DING facilities slso excellent Our Itn
comp nnirg with IN lowest kng i.h u5is he
Preparatory which special aeaon and In
cludng the higher Ensh the Language Music and the Ona
mental branches.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

THE EPISCOPAL CHURcH AND SEcTssIoN.-ln Louisi-
a the Protestant Episcopal church secedes with the
STATE pastoral letter from Bishop Polk, OF that dc
cese contains this passage:
Our separatiou from our brethren Of The Protestant
E3scopsl Church Of the United States has been effected
because We must folos our nationality. Not because
ID has been any difference Of opinion TO Christian
e,rine catholic usage. Upon these points we are
& one. With it is a separation. not divrion-
&C taiiy not alienation And there is reason why,
Il should find the union Of dioccses under oar
national ebsrvh impraceable, should erase TO feel
for each other the respeot and regard with which purity
o. manners, high principle. and manly devotion 10
% h never tail TO u spiTe generous minds Our ator
q each o. her hetetltsr II be the relations b'th
uow hold to the men Of our kOther Church Of Z g
land"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
The Fourth OF March and Reconstruction.

The Fourth OF March anu hecOhsh"chon'
The pitatng Sectssouists are for going out OF
the Union BY the 4th of March. Some Of them argue
that if this is pursued the chances will be ncreas
ed to bring about reconstruction Of the Government IN
der the present Constitution with additional guarantees
Whether they are sincere in the latter position or mere
~ hold out the idea of reconstruction to strengthen the
cause of immediate Secession, cannot undertake to
decide But both the ideas the most shallo" and
unterabe that we have advanced on the subject
Tbey are Of the class of humbugs both without reason and
without excuse 1t is duty contend by every hon.
orable expedent to rights within the Union
and after thorough effort in that behalf, if we fail the
failure viii show that it is impossible to live in political
association with those who deny these rights 1t will
then be our duty, not by false preense of right to
seceie," but By manly and dignifed act of revou-
ton 10 throw oil that government and proceed to erect
one in ia stead which will rights as freemen
and then the idea Of reconstruction, patching up OF
the old government, will be on. of the question. 1t
will altogether be new affair composed Of just such
elements as agree upon form and substance and upon
none other ANY other theory but this false and mis-
chevous The people should not be cheated out OF a
government BY any such notions of the 4th of March
and reconstruction as these to which have alluded.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
TIE ABSTRACTION OF THE INDIAN BONDS-THE
WV LASERL-LLIAAS ID Mr. ELOND-


WASHiNCTON, Feb lS.-ln reference TO the statement
made by Senator Benjamin before the Select COMMITTEES
of he House that he had informed the President that
Mr. Foyd Issuing aecepanCes TO Russell, it Is due
20 the President say that be Immediately thereafter
seut for Mr. Foyd and Iquired by what auihoily he
issued them. Nr. Floyd said there was 10 law Tor or
against it, but i. had been the practice OF the Depart
men The President said tina. the practice was wrong,
and instructed him TO pay What be had issued but to
sle DO more which Mr. Floyd promised to do the Pre-
- lent ing under the Impression that only small sum
OF money vas involved.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
REMOVAL.

XyTILIlN IRA SMITH has removed to his
w OLD STAND,
ia Main street,
where will be pleased his old friends patrons vel
who may be In want Of
FINE AND WELL MADE CLOTHING. fel5
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

rAso are both distorted y,ewa. The truth, asia usual
ia sach uascs-ues between hen. The Unonists OF VI"
suia-those who have triuuphed in the recent election
are not unconditional Union sts Sabnissio';st', as
the phrase L. They friends of the Union who
will spare no Efforts, within the bounds of reason and
their essential rights preserve it, But the protection
of these rights they will insist upon and guaranty OF
reasonable nature will be sine quq of their adhe-
sion to the Union 10 its present divided condition II IS
in this sense that the people Of Virginia are nght ana
that the they have Just given hopeful They have
determined stay in the Union If they can or 60 out Oh
it they must 1t lies with the North to decide wheth-
er they shall 90 remain-no with the representatives
but the people of the North and they Will decide right
f they can but have the opportunity"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
a0Uag or pppnveeyrIYfvra

Mr.. Pryor obtained leave to introduce az 9 question
Of privilege resolution calling for the appoir tmcnt of
committee Of three TO inquire into the truth Of state
ment made In the New York Times Of certain fraudulent
transactions the part Of certain members from the
seeded States in sending of books TO said States after
they bad resigned their seats.
The reso uton passed.
The Pa tic railroad bill up in regular order Of
business and the House proceeded to consider the Sen
ate amendment proposing that central road shall 20
via Fort Riley from the outh Of the Kansas river and
struck out the amendment by vote Of % yeas Maya
Mr. Howard, OF Michigan asked leave TO present the
report Of the committee appointed 70 inquire concerning
the existence in Washington OF organization TO
take possession of the federal capital to prevent the
Inauguration Of Mr. Lincoln The report TO the effect
that in the opinion OF the committee such organza.
ton has existed but does not nor exist
Mr. Branch presented minority report (himself con.
stutibg said minority Of the committee, and offering
also resolution the effect that the presence Of hos.
tile force n midst is mpoiuc and offensive, aud may
become destructive TO the civil peace and liberty Of tie
community, aud il is the opinion OF the House that
troops ought to be removed from the District Of Co
lumbia.
Mr. Kunkel said that the fact upon which such com.
mttee appointed was calumny upon the States Of
Virginia and Maryland and the statements Of Governor
Hicks of Maryland but characteristic Of the Auda
city OF the man. who not worthy 10 sit at the head OF
the chief magisiacy OF that noble State.
Mr. Webster Of Maryland followed in defense Of Gov
Hicks. He affirmed the course he had pursued in not
calling the Legislature together, and ia seeking to aiy
sec ional strife. He endorsed him wise and upright
officer, who had acted properly in all he had done
Mr.. Hughes of Maryland commenced to reply in an
excited strain but his voice was drowned in cries OF
der order" from the Republicans and not word that
he said was audible
Mr. Mallory, Of Kentucky. moved to clear the gale
ries.
The Chair decided that Mr. Hughes was not in order,
motion to lay on the table was pending, which was
not debatable.
The resolution was then tabled yeas ls5, nays So and
the House adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

FEBRUARY 10, 1861.
The House was called to order at u o'clock, NJ. by
the Speaker.
communication was received from the Senate, an
nouncng the passage OF certain bills and asking the con-
currence OF the House in the lame.
SENATE BILLS FASSED.
Amending an act incorporating the farmville and
Buckingham Plank Road company amending an act
transferring part Of the Pfioes Mountain aud Cumbe
land Gap Road 10 the Mountain Lake and Salt Sulphur
Springs Turnpike company.
REPORTS or COMMITTEES.
incorporating the Independent Female College; incor
poraug the town of Asbury; incorporating the Staun-
ton Armory and Ordnance Company amending an act
incorporating company to construct railroad on the
plan of James French between Alexandria and Wash
ngton incorporating the ALI ghany railroad com
pany Senate bill staying proceedings on trust deeds II
cases where notes will not be received in payment OF
debt authorizing the Governor to pardon negro slave,
Tom; amending the Goth section Of chapter 80 of the
Code; providing for summoning jurors in the Hastings
and Circuit Courts Of the town Of Lycbbure ncopora'
ting the Merchants Savings Bank; incorporating the
StaIordsyile Toll Bridge company; refundug certain
SUN Of money Hugh II. te incorpos ting the Home
Savings Bank and the Aid Savings Bank of the city Ct
K chmond.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

4 MEXICAN and sWEDE NAIL RODS
fei2 10 Il N GORDON sos
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-16

The California journals notice the stirling political
events in this qlsrer and Gov. Downey closes his
sage with patriotic examination Of federal relations
H says
Our vast seaboarj unprotected requires the fos errg
care Of powerful maritime naion such as the Aperl.
can Union has become. They desire to remain in the
Union and grow with its growth and strengthen with its
strength, aud Will yhrg exists worthy Of being call
ed Ameri Tn on, | mistake much if the people of
California will not clisg it with patriotic devotion
worthy of who appreciate the blessings Of self
government. lille California will thus cling to the
Union she will expect tce from her sister States each
to ia" her. She confident in her aud 49,
ly proud Of her domain her unparalleled mineral
wealth, her commercial position her unsurpassed eri
ty OF SOIL and genality of climate feels she would tave
the to- and would emand in the event OF encroach-
ments being attempted to her injury.
Having suggested the steps that the Northern States,
which have passed through their Legislatures unfendy
towards the South sh ould take toward ecting
amicable adjustment of the existing differences. the
South should be satisfied with this AID the entire rnmo
val Of the slavery question from the halls Of Congre
lie: the people Of the Territories alne settle the q-es.
ton # domestic slavery within their borlers and be ad
mtted into the Union with without a slavery clause
Ia thel' Constitution. The precise time At which the PEG
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27


FRAUD IN WooL--Reeent developments IN
San Francisco establish the fact that sacks
of wool received from this city contain, in
some instances large cobbie stones, blocks OF
wood, dirt and her material which the
manufacturers there are unable TO convert
into blankets, and those Of the East reject as
staple for broadcoth. On the question OF
whether material Of this character could
have grown naturally in the fleece, they ap-
pear to decide peremptorily in the negative,
and conclude that some Of the wool growers
Of this section of the State are audacious
swindlers. BY way Of caution to those who
require it, we are requested to state that the
wool dealers in this city, or at least por-
tion of them, by numbering their sacks, etc,
keep such a record that they can at any time
trace any sack when opened, to the original
vendor. Fraud in wool like other frauds, Is
n criminal oGense-lSac Union.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
MARRIED..

At st. Botolp's, Bshopgate, London, July 4th, Mr.
George Chinn of this city TO Miss Emma FELTON, of
Shood Kent England
generous supply of sparkling Cstawba accom-
panied the above announcement, which plainly ind-
Gates the fact that our old friend Chinn did not forget
us when he wrote to his relatives here Of his
dltion May the happy pair safely and speedily reach
our Shores and see abundance Of Glove in a cot
tage" in the beautiful residence being erected for
Mr. Chinn, next door to the house Of his brotherin-
law, W. G. Stokes Esq, on C street.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

BEWARE OF MArcHEs-Mr. Ellison, in front
of whose backsmithshop a wagon took fire
day-before-y yesterday, tells us chat, thinking
the igi,ition was produced by matches lying
loose in the wagon, he tried an experiment
yesterday, He placed box of straw with
some loose matches in an exposed condition
and in ten minutes time the latter ignited
from the heat of the sun. This may serve a.
caution against leaving matches where the
hot rays of the sun can strike them.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

TIE 0rrosrIoN.--The steamboat opposi-
ton was again renewed. Thursday, between
Sacramento and San Francisco, and rates Of
fare were reduced to former figures. Hand
bills, says the Union, were posted around
town announcing the departure Of steamers
as follows: Steamer Enterprise, Capt. Curry,
at l / o'clock P. NJ, at one dollar in the cabin
and twenty-five cents on deck Helen Hens
ley, Captain Clark, 0t l ! o'clocl; P NJ, at fifty
cents in cabin and twenty -fyeconts en- deck +;
steamer Antelope. Capt. Poole at two o'clock
p. NJ, at two dollars in cabin and fifty cents
on deck. All the boats appeared to be well
patronized-there being a larger number of
passengers than usual going down, on account
of the adjournment of the Breckinridge
Convention.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
DAILY CAMPAIGN DEMOCRAT.

We will furnish the DAILY DEMocRAr from
this date until the returns Of the Gubernatorial
Election are received on the the following terms
BY Mail or Express. s.......S2 90
The DEMOCRAT is the only daily paper in the
Northern or Central portion of the State, that
hosts the nominees of the Union Democratic
State Convention BY little exerton on the
part of our friends, our circulation can be greatly
extended. 4. s. RANDALL & co.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

CoRREorroY-The San Francisco Republic
can papers tell of a speech delivered in favor
of the Republican ticket. by recent convert
from the Union Democracy Col Zabrskie.
The Colonel is a very good Republican; of
much longer standing than those who attempt
to question his Republicauism, for he stumpcd
theState for Stanley, the Republican nomi
nee fer Governor, in 1857.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
FESTIVAL.

The Ladies of he Mount Oliyet Baptist Church vii,
give a supper for TIE benefit Of the above named
Church at LederkrauH Han, E street between First
and Second streets, Thursday evening, August 1st,
1851 on which occasion there will he speeches from
several gentlemen of Alarysyile.
Committee of Arraneemeuts-E3elyn Randolph,
Frances p. williams, Dorahy McGowan, Josephine
Johnston, Julia Bland, Arena Brown. Tickets to be
had Of the Committee and the following persons Ma
ry Ann Price and Laura Jackson, Mary ysville Fstela
Vincent and Dr.. W. II. Stephenson, Sacramento;
Capt A. Furgerson, Oro1le.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
Cigars, Tobacco &c.

IHAvE THIS DAY RECEIVED
Havana Cigars--of the Choicest Brands;
Imitation and Home Manufactured do,
,TObaccG-~ALI Brands;
Genuine Meersham Pipes; Playing Cards
SHuf; Matches; Cigar Cases. etc. etc.
Which will offer ut prices tnat will ensure patron
age. JOSEPH TUCKER.
Successor to Vim. Abbott,
iun3-1m II Street.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
RESTAURANT -HOTEL DU NORD,
Corner of Second ana High Streets.
MARYSVILIE.

TE7IIE patrons of the Restaurant Hotel Du Nord will
4 please take notice that it viii be closed until the
81 of August next for the purpose OF repairs and
general redtting throughout.
On the I'd Of August, 1861 said Restaurant will be
re-opeued in style uneXcelIed by any the Pacific
coast. Every luxury of the season will be furnished
TO guests.
The Wines and Cigars will he selected with the
greatest possible and Of the very I'm st quality
The attendance viii be prompt and uncxccptiouabe.
j. SAJOUS,
i,,26 pronrietor
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
XOuaves Aattention.

You are directed to meet at the Pavilion this Satur-
day evening, July 9th at o'clock precisely. Th1
Company will form at 81 O'Clock. Every member
that has signed the list is expected to be present and
all desirous of becoming members are also requested
60 be present. By order,
&c BALDWIN. OS
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
The County ConYcntipn.

This is the day appointed for the meeting
Of the Union Democratic County Convention.
1t is not our province to express any prefer
ences between individual candidates. We
can only urge upon the Convention the i'm
portance Of nominating sound Union Demo-
Gratis, "ho will defend our principles before
the people. We have an important contest
before us, and the Union Democracy of the
county expect as they have right to, that
every man nominated TO day, for a county
office, shall be n Straightforward Union De-
mocrat, in favor of coercion against rebellion; /;
in favor of the Union Of thirty-four States
against pair Of Confederaeies, side by side );
and in favor Of Comes aud our whole State
ticket, against John h. Mcconnell and Le-
land Stanford. We stand upon the true I'm
ion ground and ought to battle for our prin
| ciples in our votes for candidates next Sep
tember, from Governor to Constable If we
are wrong, let us unite with either the Seces-
sonists or the Republicans If we are right,
let us avoid BOTH We have good compe-
tent and honest men in our party for every
=
position. Let us maintain the integrity of
our organization by nominating no man who
is not pledged to its support now and here
after. We have nothing to do with outside
tickets or parties. Whoever comes before
our Convention, known to us, or properly
vouched for, and who pledges himself to the
support Of Cur State and County ticket, is
entitled TO consideration. From such, we
trust that the Convention will select good
true men, " ho cannot receive a vote, 0po.l
political grounds, from either The sympaths-
ers with treason or the adherents Of the
Chicago platform. Oar party is a sound
Union party. Its nominees will compose a
| ticket which can be voted for without hesita-
ton, by every true Union man in Yuba
county, without regard to political antece-
dents. If we are true to ourselves, it must
follow as the night the day, that we shall be
victorious in the coming contest. Truth is
mighty and must prevail Let there be no
or the left Right is right, and cannot be
compromised. Let us have ticket com
posed of men who will to a man, cordially
support our entire State and County ticket,
and we sincerely believe that nothing can
overcome US on election day. For the Con
yention to pursue any other course, would
have the effect to divide and distract our
party, and to render the success of one Oh
the other Of our enemies a certainty We
have full confidence that every sincere Union
Democrat in Yuba county will be able heart
ily to support the action Of the Convention
which meets to-day.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

HoRRlBLE DEATH.--A little girl, Manuela
Castro, eight years of age, was jumping over
bonfire, in the house yard Monterey, on
the 18th of July her clothes caught fire
and were burned off her, leaving her body
almost O crisp from her neck down.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

A WINDFALL-We are informed 10y q gen.
tleman lately from Galena, Illinois, that
Steve Napper, who resided in Nevada in
1851, has lately come in possession of an i'm
mense fortune, valued at 31,5o00 600, left him
by relative in England. Napper was en-
gagged in the butchering business in this
place, but sold ont in the spring of SOL, and
returned to Galena, where he had some
propertp. p.-Nceada De0,ocyGt.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

UNDrn the proclamation Of the Governor,
almost the entire population of Nevada is
placed in one Judicial District, and assigned
to Judge Mott The arrangement is, we pre-
sumo, only temporarily made, in order to
give litigants an equal show while We have
but one Judge in the Territory SjIrer Age,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27

SHOOTING IN NArA.-An afrray took place
at Napa, July 22d, between two stage dri
vers. named Mex enzie and Altman, about
carrying passengers cheap. Both drew re-
volvers, when Altman was struck above the
hip. 1t is thought Altman will recover.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-27
FOR RECORDER,

Enron DEMocRAT-Piease announce the rauc Of
X. II. McDAN1ELs, JR., as candidate before the
Union Democratic County Convention for Recorder
MANY FRIENDS.