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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-27

AoCIDANT IN BUTTE.-David Blosser was
fatally injured by the falling Of tree, at
Clark's Mill, near Powell's Ranch, on FRI
day, the 18th inst. When found, be was
insensible, and his physicians have no hopes
of his recovery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-27

CROPS ~ SHAsTA.-The Herald says that
this seasons crop of hay and small grain
will be, if not up to the last years album
dant harvest, at least considerably over an
average one. The grassboppers are com.
mttiDg serious ravages among the gardens
and orchards in the eastern portion of the
county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-27

A FAIR ExPEDTENr.-It is said thai the
ladies Of Troy have invented a new feature
at their fairs. A parcel Of handsome girls
set themselves up aud allow "fellers' to kiss
them at l2l cents per kiss. One girl made
$50 in one evening. One man took Sll
worth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
NEW YORK LEGISLATURES



ALBANY, March l, 1861
The bill relating to street contracts Of the city Of New
York was passed.
On motion Of Mr. MAsERRE the bill for the better pro-
lection OF steamboats, in New York recommtted for
the purpose of giving parties interested an opportunity
TO be heard.
Mr. HAMMOND offered concurrent resolution request
ing the New York Commissioners to the Peace Congf
to report their action at the earliest moment
Mr. Goss called up the concurrent resolution TO appoint
a committee to act with the Canadian committee in
relation to the Reciprocity Treaty and they we're adopted
the vote being 10 against T.
Mr. GRANT called up the resolution for the appointment
Of committee Of three to Investigate the charges against
the New York Harbor Masters. aud report in executive
session He explained that the latter clause had not his
assent he preferred the report To be made in open
session
Mr. HAMMOND moved TO strike out the provision to re-
port in executive session.
Messrs FIsRo and oes desired the report to be made
In secret session. and, after debate Mr.. Hammonds
amendment prevented, and the motion for the ap-
pontment of investigating committee, to report In
open session, adopted
The report Of the Committee Federal Relations was
again taken up.
Mr. SprNoLA resumed his remarks, reading from the
Hammond gave an unqualified support to the Platform OF
the American party, with the famous twelfth section
park inserted at Philadelphia He also attacked Mr..
Lincoln for Ia alleged flight from Harrisburg
Mr. HAMMOND replied briefly, and the subject was post
poned until next Wednesday,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02

every day during the year costs forty dol
lars more than Il does for o man TO 20 the same
number Of times under the Communication rates n this
DO the case there certainly an injustice. II u always
the best policy Of any railroad carrying corporation
70 transport the freight for those living along the limo Of
and induce the largest number possible 70 engage IT,
That their receipts increasing the
freight but the moment that they Ok their rates 1T
high figure upon any class Of freight which has no other
outlet than their road, il forces men out OF that
kind OF business and dmnshes the receipts OF tho
road II the farmers state the correctly this
about the position Of things in regard milk freight
this cost Of transportation will permit IT, 70 fix
their rates at figure that win encourage the traffic,
IL not the best policy Of the former TO ask for reduction
OF ratios below pay Ing price 10 the road The company
would then In . short time be placed where tney
could not furnish the necessary accommodations trans
porting the freight, and thus ruin hundreds who
had gone into the business at great expense. The in
same they should therefore study each others good in
stead OF trying 70 take advantage OF circumstances The
construction OF the Harlem road has furnished outlet
for hundreds Of farmers who could not have got their
milk 70 market had the road not have been built On
the other hand II not for the farmers the road
would have this class Of freight which is the best
paying of any that they carry II Is therefore the in.
encouI age tho milk trade II do It, and the
time reap benefit for carrying II, the other hand,
they cannot fix their rates low enough TO enable the
to fairly compete with that received from other
sources in the New York market, and at the time
make II profitable to the road then the sooner all hands
it the better for tho fsde is certainly uouat
raj mutual arrangement between both parties into
ing to the best advantage OF the carrying party In tho
end
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
Assembly.

ALBANY March 1, 1861.
Tho committee to investigate the charges of bribery
against Jay Gibbons obtained leave Of absence during
the day, and are a. work taking testimony.
On motion Of Mr.. BAIL the bills to amend the Metro
poan Police laws and repeal section forty two of said
ec.-were recommitted to the standing committee.
large number Of petitions presented
Mr.. PIERCE, On question Of privilege, dsclamed that
any reflection was intended the Committee Cities
and Villages by the reference OF the New York City Rail
road bill, introduced last night, to the Railroad Commit
tee. That reference simply induced from the belief
that the Railroad Committee the proper TO have
the bill il charge
Mr.. MooRE reported the bills relating to tho public
health aud Quarantine in the port Of New York; and to
enable the Supervisors Of Richmond county to raise the
money BY tax to pay the expense Of protecting the
Quarantine property.
MIR. CALLAHAN rep rted favorably the bill creating a
board for licensing engineers.
The Albany and Susquohanna Railroad Loan and Tax
bill reported for the consideration OF the House. and
motion " Mr. FERRY was made tho special order for
"Wednesday, the l3ih.
MIR BARRIER moved to make the Chenapgo Canal Exten.
sion bill the spec al order for the same day Lost.
The bill granting certain privileges to tho south Side
Railroad Company was reported iavorably, and moved
forward 10 second Committee Of the Whole
The bill 80 repula,e the sale Of hay and straw In New
Yok and Brooklyn to authorize tho Contracting B,ard
to place all canals under contract for repairs TO repeal
the act In re alton to the publication of legal notices. TO
enable the supervisors OF New York to purchase groln
for the erection Of court house, 10 protect the freedom
speech public dscussion-were all reported favor
ably from the CO nuittees
large number Of reports we're also made on bills OF
local interest
Mr SAKE introduced blu TO repeal the Helgate Pilot
law Of last session.
Mr. BIRDssIL introduced bills TO Increase the number
Of Judges in the Marine, supreme and Common Pieas
courts IN New York city; 70 authorize the construction
OF railroad from Harlem bridge TO Morrisans, the
Boston turnpike to incorporate th5 United states Wreck
ing Company, and TO amend the New York Common
school aot by giving the Mayor the appointment of
trustees 30 be confirmed by the Board Of Supervisors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
Destructive Fire at West Point.

Yesterday afternoon about half past twelve O'Clock
Cozzens Hotel Wet Point, was discovered in flames,
and an alarm instantly given which brought the Cadets
Of West Point with their Ore engines TO the spot The
hro had made consider able Roadway before 1t dco-
yered and BY the time that the engines arrived flames
bursting from the whole upper part of the immense
building. Tho wind blowing nearly all the time Of
the Ere, causing the flames to spread with fearful rapid
~, resisting all attempts made TO extnguish them The
hotel was entirely destroyed. The flames also commun
Gated 10 the cottages and outbudngs all OF which
consumed. Only portion OF the furniture saved
that Of the upper stories including the billiard ana
contents beng destroyed with the BUILDING The total
loes is estimated at 800 oC0 The amount Of insurance
upon the bulldog and contents our reporter unable
TO learn. Tie IRE originated In the roof A had
been repairing it, and when he went to dinner left his
kettle Of burning cats on the roof when Is supposed
that sparks the Goals fell upon the roof
TO II When the express train passed West Point last
night at eight O'Clock the fire fast dying out.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
NINETEENTH DAY.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 20, 1861
Congress met to-day at noon, and prayer offered
by the Rev. Basil Manly.
The journals Of Saturday were read and approved.
Mr.. SHORTER, Of Ala, presented the following resolu
ton
Resolved That the Committee Public Lands be instruct
lying within the limits the and also
sss Of q he
Se % or rsa
they may deem expedent
After presenting the foregoing, Mr.. Shorter said he
hoped that the resolution would not excite discussion
tho present time II there should be differences of OPT
MON, he did not think that would be to any material
extent The practical question for consideration s
what thal be done with the public landss The ordi-
passed by the Conventions Of Louisiana and Ms
sepp have claimed for those States all the public lands
lying within those States Georgia and South Carolina
the only original States In this confcderacy
wi hin which there public lands trust, how
ever that other States may join At future day
The opinion prevails, to large extent, that viii be
the best policy to surrender TO the States in which
those public lands situated ali such territory.
As source TO the govern they cannot DO
relied upon. The expense OF disposing OF them would
soon exhaust all the profits arising from their sale Upon
consultation with the Chairman Of the Committee on Pub
lie Lands have deemed oxpcdient 70 Introduce this
resolution order that the committee may inquire into
the adopt In reference 10 the public lands
and request them TO report at their convenience.
Mr. WRIGHT Of Ga, said the resolution offered By the
gentleman from Alabama (Mr shorterl In relation to
matter Of grave importance and had been the subject
Of reflection and examination Ia the Committee Public
Lands OF which he was member II the resolution Is
submitted 10 the committee he was satisfied would
cevc full and careful consideration lie also favored the
reference 10 the Committee on Public Lands.
The resolution accordingly referred
Mr.. CsUsSur, OF c., presented memorial from
George Fox and JcAn c. Thornton citizens Of Georgia.
the subject Of patents, which DO moved without read
Ing should DO referred to the Committee Patents
Referred.
Mr.. wAuI, OF Texas, offered memorial from Henry
Wnsow Q citizen Of New Mexico. without being read
tho memorial was referred TO tho Committee Terri
tories.
Mr.. wAuI also presented communication from the
President q the State Convention OF Texas, which,
motion referred 70 the Committee Indian Affairs
Mr. Ruur, Of c. said he merely 10 state to Con-
gross that tho labors OF the Committee the Pcrmanent
Constitution have very nearly been brought 70 close
portion OF the permanent constitution hal boon placed
in the hands oS tho printer few days ago. he hoped
by Wednesday morning next 70 be able 70 lay the whole
OF that constitution before this body.
The PpsxsprxT said the business the conside
rstIon OF the bill IN relation 20 the pubic printing
lie over Day az tho COMMITTEES were dsslrous of having
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
EIGHTEENTH DAY.


MONTGOMERY Ala. Feb. %, 1861.
Congress met too day at noon. Prayer was offered BY
the Rev. Mr.. SHEPHERD.
The journals or yesterday were read and approved
During the reading was announced that the President
had appointed Mr. Miles the Committee Commercial
Affairs, TO supply the vacancy caused by Mr.. Memmn-
gers decinatop.
Mr. ANDERSON, OF Florida presented the following com.
municston--
p 10, MosIsoxrsT 4s Feb 49,
TON ANDERSON, Deputies Ia Congress from the State Of
GKsTLEmsSI have the pleasure herewith furnish you
with cop, Of The JOINT resolutions recently adopted By the
election q the onoiabs jefferson Davis and Alexander
rate States Of America
e I VITA Of sse Ra have M
regular eert,d copy which you win doubtless receive Very
with pleasure Of the selection By The Convention a.
9s s0s Wee f Pn q and Il.
ton and bat in the selection q these two d,inspishcd
which much TO be desired BY ali lovers Of
~ ss ssss asa; ~ ss ,ss5,s
1os edson nd ss such q being ened TO exercise the
:.a
Adopted at Tallahassee, Florida, Feb IA, 1861.
MI ANDERSON stated that Mr.. Holland was a member OF
ton be entered on the journals. Adopted.
Mr. wRIcIr, OF Ca, presented model for flag sent
by Mrs G. G. Carpenter Of Georgia, which was referred
to the appropriate committee.
Mr. I. r r. Com, chairman OF the Committee Print
ing made the following report which he moved to place
on the public calendar, and also to have hundred
copies printed'-
T., r. 70 sgss y a.
, e q 81 shall se ss each :SS%
he ssc sws icseihsr With the pro
visona and permanent government OF this Confederaoy
Sec The acts sbsi be arranged unser appropriate titles:
shall have marginal notes TO each section, and be fully
sop.. q public The pOossdins' OF shi' Con
sss Is: rsS sa:s e
same .s.
Sec = Congress thu. published shan :. bound
ensr A"ssISy q the Of xsSsms Tor which SERVES
he s ss pubic Ss e. SsJs e, .
hs o ,ss laws and the
malls including resswork paper pressing folding and stitch.
Zee For printing ordered BY CONGRESS the public
printers shall reccve the following compensation, and no
l. Isr ga Rs.s,s.Ie.. and R,yor.-sOr composition per
iodD and ..SIIns Spn ss,s soD!ss sye
ana q" o"d n a sop1s ovss one com
r:.Sss =, s:s: ;%sI Iis. Ss!.s: =
AND my osns Tor brewer rule Solsr Ioi
royal Octeros
loo ems dollar FIR pressvork, including folding and
sti,ebirR Z, per ken, seventy
For len Nops Circular and Other Meu1neo1
~ ftno ordered ~ Congress composition, plain wort,
nor nh ems seventy rule and figure work. 1uS
Una, me dollar For presswork including folding ard
IA For al paper vbicb printing n done Tor Congress.
he pu 10 printer shs be allowed the fair market cost hee
m and twenty per sdditiorsi thereto.
on all work done for Congress- whom in secret session,
the hubble shall additional compensation u
ten pcr centuu the above rates
sec The chief officers of the executive departments Of
the hereby authorized 10 contract for all
cesssry printing Ia connection with their several odces In
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
The Navigation OF tho Hudson River.
ALL THE FERRY BOATS RUNNING-THE ICE MOVING

From the Albany Evening Journal, March IL
BY dint OF industry and hard work the ice was yes
terday removed from tho basin, and last evening tho
ferry boats were running. The work Of dslodgng the
Ice was not epy immense undertaking. but II
tended with no little risk Of life An unsuccessful at
tempt was made 10 remove 1t with powder and upon ts
failure pbyf zeal force brought into requisiion,
which, with the aid Of the steam ferry boats accom-
pished the job The Bath ferry boat was running all
day, by which the passengers conveyed the
river to and from the New York and Boston railroad de-
pots Towards evening the South ferry boat commenced
running TO Gree abueh and hour after the New York
and B~tn raj way ferry boats opened communication
with the eastern shore ~ the Hudson river
To cay all the ferry boats have been running regularly
70 and from their respective slips. thus aodng An I'M
interrupted transit for passengers coming TO or going
south east rom this city
The ice rs gradually working down towards the ocean,
and the river is clear far the eye can reach from
this city but is not believed that the barrier formed
a fortnight ago below has been entirely removed for
the river several inches during the night and this
morning the water the pier.
slight rain fell during the night and this morning
the sky was overcast with every indication Of the setting
In Of a storm.
northweetery wind has prevailed for several hours.
at times quito boisterous which, together with mild
atmosphere must materially weaken, II not speedily
remove the embargo below.
speedy resumption q river navgaton Is anticipa ed
srd the indcaticts at this hour twelve ny are GER
talnly very favorable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02

THr VAN WICK ArTAR.-The republican party press are
busy with efforts TO mako appear that assault upon
MI Van wyck, OF the House, Friday night last was
the result Of como conspiracy against him on political
account That's 'a leather and prunea,n tho distant
public may rest assured ont II the affair occurred pro
csely as Mr. " W narrates II (aDd II will be remember
Cd that he conests 10 have been knock 40
that be did lot the Of his wits for perhaps
an hour after the attack made on hm) the chances
are ten TO one that the aseaisnie were portion Of the
rowdy gang known as Grams" who were such terror
election times. For more than a year past peyhap,
dorm mon have been occasionally Knocked down ana
robbed In tho eame vicinity with apparent mpunity BY
reftis supposed 10 be OF that rowdy gang and under
cucvnaaDces much Ike those narrated by Mr. Van
WICK We have published account upon account OF euch
there Which have not attracted public aten
ton the pa, ties saled humble cit,zens rather
than members Of Congress, - WasAsr9son Star, no 25
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02
NEWS FROM the STATE CAPITAL.

10 City Railroad Warfare Fairly Opened
n Developments Brought Oat BY tho IN
ksdustisn Of the Broadway sm-Tno
Cnshuau Of me Co.nlttee Pledges 70 Re-
psrt dc B,Ih t. Repeal tho Gridirem-Ihe
Sstv Ch.nherIaIn Contrsversy-A Bm to
aAsmh the city Inspectors Ofhee-The
Treaty vIth Great Britah-scnater Law
re.ee .. tse Cnien-Cost Of Entertaining
a. President Rlcet-PassAge Of the New
York Fire Department Rm-Tho Central
Park Bill,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY We have been informed OF ths
outlines OF q terrible tragedy which occurred sumter
county near Adamsvlle, on the 18th mat, A many ~
the OF Aparews, who was until recently Meshs-
dist preacher, killed, on that day. two persons Me&
Mcclellan and g. NJ Condry, and wounded two Others.
Lang and Clyat He i'm madstey arrested and hunS
on the following day.-F6ncndsna Flo, idian, FA ~
-~-.--Tf-r---.-f rt.=--
CErsus or NEw JuRsxy-Eiom SLAVES LsFr The eesro.
tary o state Of New Jersey Tuesday presented 70 t
Legislature an abstract OF the State The to
population IL 6720A, or these 6,a0so are whssse
remaining IN tho state there In Hunteron county
three IN Midderex, one In Norris cpe Passso, tvs
and IN somerset one The largest county Essex COS
tanning inc city o. Newark population, % STS rho neU
IN popuhton ~ Hudson, containing 62.71r. dhe s0s9
population on the oty Trenton Is II 22i and o. I'm
number 621 are colored
Full Tfsx.-Tbe mills OF the Wakefield Manufactures
company In this village running foil time ana ~
turning out their usual current quota OF gooos. ~
hessrs Rodmsn Sons are running -FOUR days 49,
-Navra0onsa Nma.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-02

snosher interview with the Public Printer before - -
came up for consideration
The bill accordingly postponed.
Mr.. MEGhnGR presented . Communicates fror, -.
8mpsOn Bob0, OF South Carolina, Offering se for 4. ~
mory. 1t referred 70 the COMMITTEES Muitsrv AZ
fairs.
On melton Of Mr.. BARswuL, Congress went iats sess
session.
POSTAL REPORT AND ELL.
mo annexed report and bill adopted IA ssorek -
sioa the siss OF February. and ssoresy removed .
day.
Mr.. Cmfos, from the Committee on Postal AxaiEn
mace Tho following report
The Commte Postal Affairs having considered q ~
auea asssned ,hesn have Instructed 70 submit II "a
have mainly .S sa air.. ...s
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SO On wa n S asy ysu1 n n the
b. rsducsd ssy Ss ri s
Theg na Ss as
nuAnce Of numerous route. the cost Of which is seaiy d.
lsssfS q s
SCs tenth q ss cost Of may
aA e routes
They would also rec mmend the sbeishins number q
he might readily sSsared q he
these Sums added. say by increased receipts
By saving ss above indicated total iOsi9 II
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-20

ouTr Of Common risla,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-20

Down IN RIoHMoND.-Chas. L. Chap
man, who was taken prisoner from the
7th Regiment at the Cross Lanes affair,
writes brief letter 10 friend in this
city. He saps in it, I am q prisoner
now, but never mind, there is a good time
coming. have very comfortable quarters
and a plenty Of everything want except
freedom. There are two Clevelanders here,
also prisoners. A young fellow who was
employed on the c., C. & C. Road Wise, J
and another from the West Side named
Proctor. If ever live to reach home 1
can tell you some strange stories Of what l
have seen in Richmond. Write me as soon
ss yOu receive this, but write nothing that
will detain your letter, as they are all ex-
amined after crossing the lines. Direct to
c. L. G., Prisoner Of War, care Brigadier
General Jno. h. Windes, Richmond"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-20

"a The Professor Dr. Holmes, hes a
son 10 be proud Of This young Lieutenant
20. ". Holmes, Of Co. A, Massachusetts
TEentieth,) in late engagement was hit
twice, once by spent ball in the abdo-
men, Ehish struck him down, and a second
time in the Left breast. The bullet entered
and traversed the surface Of the ribs, and
was taken out at the right side Of his body.
The gallant Lieutenant is senguine re-
gnrding his speedy reeovery.-HOms Jour
nal
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-20

SUFFERING FoE WANr Va TH7zNsF0RfA-
T1ox.-Our army up the KsnaWha appears
to suffer considerably for want Of sufficient
means of transportation. A correspondent
Of the Wheeling Intelhgencer, alludiug to
the subject, says "a few days since there
vas bat one bale Of hay, and neither oats
nor corn in the whole Of sOhenok's brigade.
Frequently the horses have been two, three
or more days without oats or corn, for the
want Of sufficient transportation to haul
their proTender and forage. The fact was
painfully corroborsted in the miserable
condition Of the animals; what horse-nsture
could loFg Withstand the effects of hard
work, constant exposure to weather, and
insufficient food Numbers of horses are
now above Charleston that could not haul
sufficient prO7ender for themselves, between
Charleston and Roseorans' headquarters,
t. keep them in working condition"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-20
T H b CIT Y ,

CoRvIorIoE UNDER TUE STEAMBOAT Law.
The Buffalo Courier says It viii be
rseollsolsd that william Robinson, Ensi-
neer Of the propeller OrOntes, was indicted
in august last for violation Of the United
states stoamboat Law, in overlooking the
sAfsty.valve Of the engine. Robinson had
been discharged, and afterwards went on
board lhe OrOntes, aud put weights On the
safsty.yalve, with the evident intention Of
blowing up the propeller. He has lain in
Jail since his indictment, and was tried BY
shs U. s Court in this city last week.
Judge Hall presiding. The trial terminal.
ed on Friday, and the Jury found him
guilty. Judge Hall sentenced him to pay
ane Of $500, snd be imprisoned in the
Erie County PsnitentiaFy for four months
This is the frst conviction under thiI
Law which has been procured in this Dis
trist It win, We trust, prove a salutarl
warning to engineers on the Lakes. Tn
Law is one essential to the safety Of lif
and property, and ought to be enforoe'
with the utmost strio,ness. Inspector
Reeves snd Truman have interested them
selves in this case, and have used ever,
effort to secure the indictment and th
conviction.