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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02
An EngIlsh vlew OF secesslon.

The London Tines, which undoubtedly
speaks the sentiments of vast majority of
the English people, thus concludes long
article upon American affairs. It shows
that in case of dissolution, English sympa-
thies would not go with the cotton States.
and that is the only section that is seeking
foreign aid:
Let there be no mistake as 10 English
public opinion on this subject. If we have
paid sincere homage to the rising great.
ness of America, it has not been to that
which the Southerners are so anxious to
conserve, but to that which they are stri-
wing TO destroy. All that is noble and ven-
cradle in the United States is associated
with its federal constitution. 1t is not tho
demonstrations OF Southern rulfianism in
Congress, or the iilibustering aggraudize-
meht OF the South, from the Mexican an
neXatlons downwards, or the fugitive slave
law. or the Dred Scott decision, or the Kan.
sas-Nebraska act-it is not these, or any
triumph of democratic insolence during
,helr ascendancy of half century, that
has commanded the sympathy and adnira
lioh OF Europe. We have judged these
things leniently, as the actions of great
men and great nations ought to be ;qd-ed
because we knew the perious cocdii,ros
under which 50 mighty an enterprise as tla
civilization of America must of necessity
be carried out, and have confidence in tbe
practical good sense of the American char.
acter. A certain heciering tone. arising
from the exuberant consciousness of health
and strength, is characteristic of adoles-
cence, but no such allowance is made for
deliberate acts Of 'lawless violence. Even
now, so long as the agitation is confined 10
bullying and insults, to "retaliatory laws,
and Indignation meetings in the form of
conventions, we shall not despair. High
pressure, moral as well as mechanical. is
the rule in America, and threats of civil
war may be used there in q strictly parlia-
mentary sense. But if this rough sparring
should by any chance be carried too far.
and the threat so often uttered in lest or
wantonness, should be repeated in earnest
and lead to bloodshed. il is some comfort
that the aggressors will not be the stronger
party. Mr.. Lincoln will in that case com
mand majority in Congress. and will car
ry with him the support of those who. how
ever tolerant of slavery. will not tamely
acquesce in It's becoming the basis of an IL
legal and hostile Confederation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

FROZEN TO DEATH.--A Frenchman named
Philip Jameston left Whisky Diggings, Plu-
mas county, on the morning Of the goth
inst, and was found frozen to death between
the Slate Greek House and the head Of Nell
son creek. Joseph Timeick, who was travel
ing on snow Shoes lost one of them and in
searching for it found the body Of James
ton. From Indications it was supposed
that the poor fellow had unsuccessfully en-
deavored to tunnel in the snow, afterward
walking about until he became exhausted,
then falling dead face donward in which
condition he was found. 1t is thought he
died during the night Of the 10th. Jameston
was aged about 20 years.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

OPENS RIcH.--A lode of gold and silver
bearing quartz has been opened near Al
ford's Mills in the Galena district, which
prospects l.GOO ounces TO the ton, one
fourth gold and three-fourths silver. The
Silver Age says the discovery has created q
perfect furor; men are working night and
day, putting up buildings aud securing
claims. This ledge lies in the main Sierras,
and is the first discovery on this side of the
mountains in the main range, hence its i'm
portance as establishing broader silver
belt than has heretofore been recognized,
generally, adding vastly to the Importance
of that section of the Territory, and greatly
increasing the value OF the extensive lead
deposits in and about Galcna Hill, furnish
ing home market to the several saw-mills
on steamboat creek, and for the extensive
timber front, on the eastern slopes Of the
main Sierras.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

The Central Californian thinks that the
loot hills are the best points in the Stale, at
which to start vineyard.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02
Aerada armutrat.

LITTLE DELAWARE SoUND.-Delaware is
for the Union. Her Legislature organized
on the 3D. of January. The Senate is Dem
ocratic and the House Opposition. H..
Dickson, Commissioner from Mississippi,
was received, and addressed both houses in
a strong Secession speech, taking ground in
favor of South Carolina, aud in favor Of Sc
cesson, and inviting Delaware to join in a
Southern Confederacy. He claimed the
right to secede. and said if they were not
allowed to do so, war was inevitable. The
speech was greeted with applause and his
ses. AT the conclusion, the house adopted
unanimously the following resolution, in
which the Senate concurred by majority :
Resolged. That having extended to Hon.
II. Dickson, Commissioner from Mississippi
the courtesy due him as a representative of
a sovereign State of the Confederacy, as
we'll as the State he represents. we deem it
proper and due to ourselves and the people
of Delaware, to express our unqualified dis
approval of the remedy for the existing diff
iiculties suggested by the resolutions Of the
Legislature Of Mississippi.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02
TEETH, GUMS, PALATE,
EnATL AsFS OF THE Mouth.

"A attended 10 by DR.. LEVAS0N. Office over Block
4 Co.'S Store, entrance stairs, next TO Chas Kents
Meat Market. Pine street Nevada Fee for each OPP
GRAFTON, 81, so.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

INDIAN REBELLION NEAR San DIEGO
Juan Mendoza. the late chief of the party
of outlaws, who recently undertook the
invasion OF Lower California, has succeeded
in melting the Indians Of Lower California,
and the rancheria of Jacun, OH the Colora-
do, to mutiny, and is near the line, with
twenty-five men, ready to commit depreda-
tiOns on the ranches on either side. Major
Armistead has moved out to the line, with
twenty picked men. ready to act in conjunc-
tion with Gov. Esparza, who has thirty men;
and the two parties will cooperate in their
cndeavors to capture the rascals-[ Los An
geles Star.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

A CoMPARIsoN.--The Washington cores
pondent of Forney's Press thus compares
the South Carolina Secessionssts and the
leaders of the French Revolution:
Have you ever noticed the striking slmi.
larity between the leaders of the French
Revolution and those who are conducting
the Secession conspiracy in our Sonther1
States at the present time? The difference
between the two consists in The fact that
the Frenchmen conceived they were fight
ing Tor liberty, and our consprators are
nghting Tor slavery. But Robespierre,
MiraDeau, Danton, Camille, Desmoulins,
Marat, Couthon, Fouquier, Tinyille, Bar
rIere, Collot d'Herbois, Herbert, and others.
have IN the captains and lieutenants Of the
Dlsunon Confederation many counterparts.
iorbear making individual contrasts. but
the people will do that for themselves. They
VIII select representatives and folOwersof
the French fanatics, and gibbet them in the
public recollection. The French Revolution
which undoubtedly accomplished great re-
suits, and broke down despotism, crowned
with The wrongs of centuries, was short. be-
cause the leaders of it refused all compro-
mlses. They insisted upon carrying their
ultra ideas TO extremes; they refused to lis
ten to all terms Of peace; they prosecuted
and pursued every man and woman who
opposed them, and at the end was their
own overthrow and the death of most of
their leaders. May not this lesson be in
structve to the men who are now initiating
their example? In order to show that the
idea of the French Revolution has made a
deep impression upon the Disnnion leaders,
let me give you an extract from the speech
OF Mr.. Jameson, temporary president OF the
sovereign Convention OF South Carolina,
on taking bis seat. He said: "In the out
set OF this movement can offer you no bet
ter motto than Danton's at the commence
ment OF the French Revolution, TO dare.
and again to dare, and without end to
dare
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02
GREAT DISTRIBUTION,
AS you VIII expend Dollars for Pictures

The Bulletin correspondent Of the 9th Of October
in criticsing the different Photographic Pictures at
the last State Fair says:
son the opposite wall hang the contributions Of
J. Shew of San Francisco. These also are most cred
table specimens Of the Photographic art. Among
them is Hfe-sze head and bust of Senator Broder-
ick-probably the most perfect which has been made
Of the late senator Side by side with these hang
series of most wretched bes the art contributed
by some one in Nevada They serve however, to
set off TO better advantage the productions Of more
skillful competitors.
As that paper don't give the name of the artist who
send such pictures, it must be known, that A..
IIEBERT, the Photographic Artist Of Broad street,
published in the papers Of Nevada, that he was the
only in this city who sent pictures to the State
Fair.
RT''A CHACUN SES GUTRES"~aN
Let every one have Credit for his own Work
nov1 .3m LOUIS CELARIE.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02
CoNonrssMAN scorr.-The washington

CONGRESSMAN ScoTr.-The Washington
correspondent of the Bulletin says:
Mr.. Scott. of California, continues in open
sympathy with the secessionists lie stated
that a movement is already on foot looking
10 the annexation Of the Southern States to
the British Empire as Provinces What
says California to that? Your Representa-
tive does not seem to study the census,
for he really persists that the South can
and will raise an army of million Of
men to support secession. The skill of his
arithmetic is exposed, when it is remember
ed that there are only 100000 voters in
the entire South.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

CHARLES NJ. STEBBINs, President of the
Missouri aud Western Telegraph Co., says
that their Company may conclude to run
their telegraph line to California by the
way of Salt Lake and Los Angeles as the
PlacerviIle and HUMBOLDT line owners want
to have everything their own way if they
run the line from Salt Lake to Carson Val
lev.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

WHEAT IN NAPA.-Most of the wheat crop
OF THIS county for the last year is disposed
OF. Only about 10000 sacks are in the
warehouses in this place at this date, and
the amount still in the hands of the farmers
is said TO be small. The stock of barley is
quite Insignificant. Wheat is worth here
from 81 26 to 81 60, as to quality.-[Napa
Reporter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-02

Music IN ScHooTs.--The Philadelphia
public school controllers have resolved to
introduce musical instruction into their
schools, heretofore disregarded.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26

Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette ]
Col. Frank P. Blair vas put under ar
rest last night by order of Maj. Gen. FIRE.
mont. for attempting to impair the nse-
fuluess of the Department by sending
communications to Washington calculat-
ed to prejudice the Administration against
the course of the Commanding General
Blair's groundless opposition to FIRE.
mont is of political character which be-
came so public that his arrest was deemed
a matter of necessity. The visit OF Mont
gomery Blair and Gen. Meigs was pre-
dicated upon Frank P. Blair's statements
to the administration at Washington.
Great indignation is expressed by people
here at Col. Blair's course. Unionists
and Secessionists alike accuse him of an
attempt to play the demagogue.
Hitherto the best friendship has existed
between Blair and Fremont. but the Gen
eral. despite his intimacy with the Blairs.
and although the Postmaster General was
still here. felt compelled to put stop to
what must initiate seriously against the
cause Of the Union and the integrity OF
the service.
Blair is not confined yet. but has been
ordered to consider himself under arrest
An investigation of the case will take
place in few days.
Gen. Hurlbut has been ordered under
arrest BY Gen. Pope. He is accused Of
drunkenness and unsoldierly conduct. He
is special friend Of the President.
Col. Williams and others have been
placed under arrest on different charges
Their arrests were made previous to
Blair's. ssa
Gen. Fremont is determined to weed
the Department of inefficient and incom-
petent officials.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26

WHAT OuoHr TO Be DoxE.-The large
bodies of national troops stationed in
Missouri, and on the borders Of Kansas,
consume daily immense quantities Of pro.
duce. such a. wheat. potatoes. corn, oats,
hay. etc. /; yet nearly all of this is par.
chased east Of the Mississippi River;
Government has blockaded the Missis.
sippi. which has ruined the produce trad.
OF Kansas for the time being. and on,
farmers cannot End market for tbei,
crops. Now. Government could do 4
glorious thing by the poor people o.
ksnaas. and lose nothing in the opera
tion. BY purchasing at least portion o.
the Western army supplies in Kansas
where there is now plenty. They could
be obtained - eheaply here ss elsewhere
the transportation would Be- fully as easy
and cheap - from any other part Of tn
country. and il would be . God. send :,
the people of Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26
from Blso,onvilIs.

The Baitls at Boonsills ls-Capt EPPsfe's I,
Official Report Oss Hundred ana
Esy Ne. Dictate Terms to Sir Hun
dred Rebels.
JErYxRsox ClrY. Mo-, Sept. IL.
The correspondent of the St. Louis
Democrat gives the following account o.
an euraeement with the rebels at Boon,
vile. on the 18th inst, taken from Capt.
Eppsssin's official report. The Captsin
SAYS, after the ight had lasted about an
hour, the Secessionists whom be had
taken hostages. became % restless, that
they begged him to allow ono Of their
number to 60 with Gag oftruce and ask
an armistice. This hostage came back
soon sfterwad, while let the men cease
firing. with the request to know my con.
ditions. then demanded that they
should withdraw the rebel forces two miles
from the city. not to molest any of our
families and other Union people. to leave
the arms of the killed and wounded on
the ground where they fell. while I prom
ised to let the prisoners free whom l had
taken, with the exception Of the preacher.
Pointer, who. informed them. l would
shoot, in case they did not honorably
keep their promise for seven days. They
lef; town according to this agreement.
Thus the gallant fellow, with only one
hundred and fifty men. actually dictated
his own terms to fully four times his num-
Der. The enemy fought we'll for little
while, but ont Of the whole six hundred.
only six could be found to storm the
works. s
Their leaders bravely led the way. bn'
they absolutely refused to follow. OF
these six our men killed four. their two
leaders. Col. Brown and his son. Capt
Brown. falling so near the entrencbments
that they drew them in. and they died in.
side. Besides these. the enemy lost eight
or ten killed and wounded.
A courier Just from Boonville report,
that the rebel force was retreating toward
Prices command. Beside Col. Brown
and his son, they lost two other captains
Col Brown was armed with three eigh
inch revolvers. rifle. sword and I
bowie knife. The weapons are now il
possession Of Lieut.. Pesse.
The correspondent of the Republican
says, reliable information has been receiv
ed that Lexington still held out on Mon
day. and had been slightly re-enforced
Two thousand men had arrived at Arrow
Rock. but Green and Harris had left will
FIVE or six thousand men, taking south
westerly direction.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26
LATER.
A Full Account Of the Fight-Gallant
Conduct of Colonel J0hnson-Iie Dies
Pierced With Nine Wounds.

A Full Account Of the Fight-GalIant
Conduct of Colonel Johnson-Iie Dies
Pierced With Nine Wounds.
From Adjutant s. R. Harrington. Of
the Kansas Fifth. (Col. Johnson's) we
have learned the details of the fight at
Morristown, Mo. The number Of the
villains (that is the name we shall call
them hereafter, was 400-and although
we have had .fy seOen engagements in
Missouri, this was the only battle of the
whole in which our forces were superior
to those Of the enemy.
The fight began just before sunrise on
Tuesday morning. The villains number
ed four hundred. Col. johnson rode at
the head Of the column. The first shot Of
the villains was directed to Col. johnson.
He rode gallantly and fearleisly far into
the ranks of the enemy. and nine shots
took effect upon the brave Kansas man
we all knew, loved and honored. No
similar instance Of personal bravery has
occurred since the war began. Col. John
son received three bullet wounds in the
head. two bnckshot in the neck, one bull
let in the left shoulder. one in the lef.
thigh. one in the right hand and one in
the left. His death was almost instan.
taneous. He died urging Kansas men to
fight for the flag his own life was lost in
defending.
The engagement was brief and com.
plete Union victory. Our men killed and
captured all who did not run too rapidly,
and burned the villain town. Six were
wounded on our side and two killed, one
from Capt. Kritz's company, Topeka,
and one from Capt. Viele's company,
Quindaro. Parts Of the following com.
psnies were engaged:
Cspts. Moonlight, Hunt. Gibson,
Clak. Stewart. Harvey. Watson. Viii.
liams, Broadhead, Seeman.--LeavenUortl
Conservative.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26
Fneounter VITA the xnsny ct Hor'
ristoVn!
COLONEL JOHNSON KILLED.

From the lawrence Republican,
A messenger arrived last evening with
a;spatches to Leavenworth from General
Lane. =.
A letter from Gen. Lane to his wife
written principally O private mattsr:'
has an addenda with substanssaily tn'a
announcement: ;,
Coils. Montgomery and johnson. with
. detachment Of my forcs. attacked tns
enemy on Tuesday. with the loss OF PRIV,
ate Copeland and the gallant Colonel
johnson, and six men wounded-killed
seven Of the enemy and taking oil they
had.
This was written evidently in hurry
on the eve Of the departure Of the messen
ger. -,
same. and passed hurriedly on-addinl
that Gen. Lane had taken battery and
Q large amount of other property.
The loss of johnson is serious one t.
the public service. A beloved citizen
an able officer and good man has fallen
The rebel force is represented - hav
ing been under Gen. Rains.
We learn from Capt. Sully that Col
Montgomery led the expedition, and tha
it numbered six hundred men. The en-
gagement resulted in the complete tri
umph of the Union men. One hundred
rebel horses were captured. and all th'
tents and supplies Of the enemy. Ou
loss was only two.
Col. II. P. johnson was resident o
this county. He was one Of the leading
men in the State. and universally respect
ed. The news Of his death will cause tn
deepest pain to thousands of mani!
hearts from one end of Kansas to the 9th
er. Col. johnson was native of Ohio
he came to Kansas from Kentucky seve1
years ago.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26

. A GooD INsTIrUTIoN.-In view Of the
exciting and dangerous times. our citi-
xens have organized q company of Home
Guards. in which we are pleased to see
persons af all parties actively participat.
ing. They are well armed, and ever pre-
pared for emergencies. Sentinels are sta
TONED ont every night, and any force that
could ordinarily be brought against oul
town. would find happy reception. N
d. Noble has been chosen Captain Of ths
Company. H. F. Macy. First Lieutenant
and Enoch Spaulding. Second Lieuten
ant. -.sfe.fes /.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26

Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette
FRANKFoRT. Sept. 18.
War is declared. The Legislature to-
day adopted resolutions inviting Gen.
Anderson to take command Of the De-
partment Of Cumberland. and also passed
resolutions that the invaders must be ex-
2ellsd. that Magofin must call out suf-
6cient force to do it. opposing the conis-
cation Of property and emancipation oil
negroes. and placing the troops under the
immediate command of Brig. Gen. Crit
tenden of the State Guard.
The deepest feeling prevails. and excite.
ment runs high.
All the State arms. munitions of war.
DC. will be placed under the control ol
Gen. Anderson.
II the Governor refuses to approve the
resolutions it will only delay action one
day.
Very affecting speeches were made, and
tears flowed freely.
Unanimity Of sentiment is al that i
wanting.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26
Poyvder Explosion.


To add varsity to the existing excite
msnt, . blow-ap came of. on Monday
night. which might have resulted very
seriously. Some persons in s. L. Jen-
nings' store were examining the lock Of
. doublc-barrelled shotgun. which was
lying on the counter. with the muzzle
pointing toward the shelving. where were
. couple Of powder cans. one Of them al
most empty. the other containing six OF
eight pounds Of powder. Just as they
had finished the examination. BY some
means one Of the barrels was discharged.
the contents entering the powder cans,
instantly producing . terrific explosion,
the report Of which was heard for several
miles. It seems miraculous that all in
the room were not either killed or seri.
ously injured. But they escaped almost
without Q scratch, with two exceptions
F. E. Armstrong was thrown into ons
corner Of the room. slightly stunned, and
considerably burned. His hair. beard
and eyebrows were much singed, and hi
face and hands badly blistercd. Isaac
Doney was likewise stunned, but not SC
badly burned. Both were about, ths
next morning. China, glass and crock
cry ware were smashed and thrown il
every direction. Scales and weights wer'
thrown across the room, and goods tum
bled about the room promiscuously. A
partition door was torn to splinters, and
nearly every window in the house. sasi
and all, smashed in pieces. A hole Wal
blown through the wall into Beckett
Confectionery, and the painted ceiling
was blistered and scorched for yards by
the heat; yet number Of glass jars stan
ding over and beside the cans of powder
remained uninjursd. The plastering o
the room above, occupied by Mr.. Jen'
uiugs' family. was about all shaken off
with the exception, strange to say, of I
spot Just over the place where Mrs. j
was sitting with an infant in her arms
and the windows in the room were al
broken. Many Of the goods were thrown
from the shelves in Sayrs' store. adjoining
and some Of the plastering in the Chic
Office was bulged. type pied. etc. Ye
nothing was set on FIRE, with the excep
ton of few balls of candle-wicking
Mr.. Jennings loss will amount to severa
hundred dollars. Tho only wonder is
that the explosion did not result in tn
loss of himself and his family, and mum
Der of persons in the store at the time.
In conclusion, we venture to mako q
original observation: Be careful in hand
ling powder and firearms. OF course
everybody will follow this advice-they
always do!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26

To THIsk OF, AsD Acr UroS.-Ws
trust We have impressed upon the minds
Of our farmer friends the fact that the
best, cheapest, aud most convenient place
(all things considered) to get their wheat
ground, is at the Palermo Mill. It il
cheaper to 60 there. you can get more
-four to the bushel Of wheat, of . better
quality, and will be taxed less toll. than
at any other mill within convenient reach.
Everything is in good order about the
establishment. and the Agent. F. NJ. Ma
han. is always on hand to attend to Gus
TONERS. ..a.-t ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-09-26

fH Last week. near Oregon. . man
named Sowards shot Samuel Foster in
the face. The gun having been charged
with small shot, was al that saved Fos-
ter from being killed or seriously hurt.
Foster is . Union man, and Stewards .
secessionist However, the difficulty did
not grow ont Of politics. but arose from
debt which Sowsrds owed Foster, and
which the latter had dunned him for.