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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

Nor RELIABLE.-A Washington dispatch
dated May 9Th, states that the Government
had received certain advices that there
were between 10000 and $4,000 troops at
Fairfax Court House, Virginia, aud that
thefe were at least 10000 available men
within two days march of Richmond, whose
desire and expectation was soon to be quar-
tered in Washington. Fairfax Court House
is only fifteen or twenty miles from Wash
ington, and three days later advices make
no mention Of such body Of troops being
10 the immediate vicinity Of the city. A
dispatch of the 9Th, says the War Depart
ment bad received intelligence that $4,000
men were within two days march of Rich
mond but no reliance can be placed 10 the
statement. If the War Department had re.
ceived any definite intelligence relative to
the troops mastering in Virginia, 1t would
not be given to the public. All that is
known to the public is, that large bodies of
troops from the Gulf States are on their
way to Virginia, with the avowed deter
mination of capturing Washington. This
Information comes from so many different
sources that 1t cannot be doubted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

Gov. Hicks, OF MARYLAND.-We have
read the late message of Gov. Hicks to the
Maryland Legislature, with good deal of
surprise. We had supposed him to be a
sincere Union man, but his message shows
that be not only sympathises with the revo.
lutionists in the Gulf States, but actually
considered it an outrage tdat the Govern.
ment should take measures to repel the
threatened attack on the Capital. He vir.
tually admits that Washington was in dan
ger of an attack; that il was the duty of the
Government authorities to protect the city,
and that they had the right to march troops
through Maryland for that purpose but
Notwithstanding these admissions, he COM
plains because the President refused to
take his advice, and allow the Capital to
fall into the hands of the secessionists. His
position is about the same as that of the
secession sympathisers of this State. They
defend every aggressive act of the rebels
and denounce the Government for taking
measures to resist them; and at the same
time claim to be Union men.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

STATE CAPIToL.-On Friday last, the Le-
gislature passed a bill to release Fennell, the
State Capitol contractor, from the contract;
and to pay him for the amount Of work he has
done at its cash value to the State. The same
bill also appropr;ates $4,000 additional, to the
100000 before appropriated toward the work,
and the Commissioners are to proceed az once
to advertise for proposals, and relet the con-
tract to the extent that it was let to Fennell-
that is, for the completion OF the foundation and
basement.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

SAN FRANCISCO ELECTIoN.-The election
for cityOfficers of San Francisco took. place
to-day. There we're only two tickets be-
fore the people-the fusion ticket Of Doug
las men and Republicans, and the Peoples
party ticket. On Saturday evening there
was a meeting of Douglas men to protest
against the fusion, but the fusion ticket
men came in and voted down their resolu-
tions. The Peoples party clique have held
control of the city Offices for four or five
years, and as their ticket is supported by
all the Vigilance Committee men, they have
the best prospect of success. Their ticket
is composed OF members of all parties
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

THE UNION REsOLUTI0N.--The substitute
for the Assembly Union resolutions, offered
in the Senate on Friday, by Mr.. Chase,
reads as follows:
Resolved, by the Senate, the Assembly con-
curing, That the people Of the State Of Cali
fornia are devoted to the Constitution and the
Union of the United States, and will not fail in
fidelity and fealty to the Constitution and Union
now, the hour of trial and peril.
Resolved, That California is ready to main
tain the rights and honor of the National Gov
ernment at home and abroad, and at all times
to respond to any requisition that may be made
upon her to defend the Republic against for
eign and domestic foes.
The resolutions we're adopted in the Sen
ate by the following vote:
Ayes-Burbank, Chase, Clark, De Long,
Denver, Dickinson, Edgerton, Gallagher, Har-
vey, Haynes, Heacock, Hill, Irwin, Leet, Lo-
gan, Parks, Phelps, Pico, Rhodes, Ryan, Shat
ter, Warmcastle, Watkins, Watt-N.
Noes-Eagon, Franklin, Thornton, Watson,
Williamson-5.
The Assembly concurred 10 the resolu-
tions, on the same day, by vote of 40 ayes
to IL noes, as follows:
Ayes-Adams, Avery, Banks, Blair, Briggs,
Buell., Campbell Chandler, Cherry, Childs,
Clark, Coltrin, COnness, DennistOn, Dougher-
ty, Eastman, Fargo, Flanders, Ford, Foster,
Green, Hagans, Hartman, Harris, Henderson,,
Hill, Horrell, Hunter, johnson, Lippincott,
Magruder, Miller, Morgan, Morrison, Munday,
O'Brien, Patrick, Piercy, Porter, Powell, Ross,
Smith of Placer, Spence, Tilton, Tittel, Wiley,
Wood of Plumas, Wright, Mr.. Speaker.
Noes-Amyx, Baechtel, Gordon, Gregory,
Haun, Holman, Kungle, Laspeyre, Montgom-
cry Scott, Showalter, Sorrel.
Messrs. Hanson and Lalor declined to vote.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

A DISPATCH from Yreka says that ex-
Senator Lane was accidentally shot with
his own pistol, few days ago, while get
ting out of wagon, about four miles from
his own residence. The ball entered the
lower part of the breast and came out at
the shonlder. The, wound is not considered
mortal
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

ApJOURNED.-The Legislature adjourned
at twelve o'clock yesterday, aftera session
ofnineteen weeks. Besides electing u
S. Senator, discussing Union resolutions
and the state of the country generally, over
five hundred acts have been passed. A
proposed amendment to the Constitution
has also been adopted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

A HARD JOB.-Accordng to late ac-
counts from the Southern States, the
secessionists have pretty much abandoned
all hopes of taking Fort Pickens. The fort
is located on Santa Rosa Island, and having
lately been reinforced and provisioned for
year, and with perfect communication
kept open on the seaward, an attack on the
place would not be so One-sided game as
the secessionists have heretofore been play
ing. The Mobile Advertiser seems to ap.
preciate the difficulty, and in late issue
says:
1t IS going to be the very mischief to run the
Lincolnites off Santa Rosa Island If they don't
want to go. We may and will make Fort Pick
ems hot for them, but they have plenty Of men
and can get as many more as Lincoln can send
them; when Pickens is rendered untenantable
reach of our batteries, If they like, and so keep
up their camp as long as they please, or until
we leave the mainland TO attack them in their
stronghOlds. We cannot starve them out with
out naval force superior to that at their COM
mand. So we shall have to keep strong force
on hand to watch this nest of impudent fellows
right under our noses: The knocking to pie
ces of Fort Pickens will not be getting rid of
them if they have a mind to stay on the Island.
There is plenty of sand there for batteries, and
our reports show that our enemy is using it to
fortify his lines.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

KENTUCKY ELEcrION.-On the 4th inst,
an election was held in Kentucky for dele
gates to the Border State Convention, to be
held at Frankfort on the 22d. In most of
the counties heard from the Union men
have elected their candidates by large ma
jorities, and late advices represent that
they have carried the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

MASONIC GRAND LoDGE.-At the late ses-
sion Of the Masonic Grand Lodge. held at
Sacramento, Jas. L. English, Esqy of that
city, was elected Grand Master. The an-
nual sessionsof the Grand Lodge will here
after be held at San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21
RESIDENCE FOR SALE /
THE UNDERSIGNED q

Il FERS for sale his House and Lot, on Ill1
East Broad street. together with the Vacant wy M
Lot on the opposite side Of the street. The lksAA
rontyard is wen filled with shade trees shrubbery
and flowers, of almost every variety. Attached to
the premises Is thrifty Young Orchard containing
large assortment Of choice fruit-trees The house
was built about year and a-hah ago. hard.fnshed
and the rooms are conveniently planned for resi-.
dence.. j. s. WALL,
NeYadas May 81, 1s6l.-t
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

A Coon HAUL,-The greatest fish story
we have heard for long time was brought
ny the last, Pony, which states that one
Capt. Lyon, of st. Louis, recently caught
fifteen hundred "Pikes' at one haul, near
that city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

FATAL AoclDENT-On Tuesday the l4th
inst, Peter Reid, a.Prussian, aged about
thirty years, was killed by the bank caving
upon him while engaged at mining in by
draulic claim near Pine Flat, Placer county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 2l, 1861.
To the Democratic County Central Conn

mittee.-The Democratic State Central Committee
having called Convention to meet at Sacramento
on the Fourth ofJuly next, the County Central Com
mittee are requested to meet at the Office of J. l.
Caldwell Nevada, on Saturday the 25th day of May
1851 at II O'Clock NJ.
Allithe members are requested to attend bus
ness of great importance win come before the Gem
mittee. J. /. CALDWELL Chairman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

THE town of Vancouver, in Washington
Territory, is said to be rapidly improving
in its business, aud the burnt portion is be-
iog rebuilt.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21
Yerada 2emufrat.

Octavian HOOgs, is our Agent for San Fran
cisco. He Is authorized to receive advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same.
A.BndIam, Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento
to receive advertisements and collect for the same
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-21

In making up Over Shirts, Coats, Suits &c. They
from forty to fifty constantly aud are turn.
ing out the finest goods in the market may2l
MRS. 1. j. ROLEE Agent,
Nevada.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
rnN srIn1r oF sEcnssIoN.

ala Richmond the secession excitement was
at a high pitch on Thursday, a party of seces'
siouists manifested their joy a, the passage Of
the Ordinance by placing negro asiridr Of Vase
h,gion," SO says "A despatch in the Times OF sAtur'
day 1t is not enough for those traitors to tear
down and trample with shouts Of laughter the
Gag Of our country, under which our fathers bled
and died, but now they must heap contumely
and shame on the great and good name of Wash
ington. The world looks up TO him with an
awful reverence, these wre,ches revilc him II
there were not enough before to exercise am
lingering of sympathy with the great rebellion,
surely this is enough. Is any among us sunk so
low that such an outrage does not make his
blood to boil anl his arm grow strong for ven
eeanceg
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
LOVE OF couNTRY.

The remark has been a favorite one of journals
abroad, that Americans could not, from the very
nature Of the case, have any very great enthu-
siasm in the defence Of their government, because
there was no person at the head Of il who could
concentrate and foealize the attachment OF the
people. The few last days have shewn the mis-
take. Never in any country has there been such
a spontaneous, electric and universal rise Of
loyalty. In single hour, on the echo Of the
boom Of the guns at Fort Sumpter, all the party
lines OF generations faded out Of existence, and
men forget that they were anything but Ameri.
cans the great heart of the people began to
beat, it was the beat Of one heart in its mighty
pulsations
What is most remarkable is that men and
names have not been heard. We do not speak
o. President Lincoln, his name is scarcely mem
toned, there are higher and greater names,
Our CouSTRy, 0uR GovERsMEaT, these are the
words that are on every lip, these arc the words
that choke the voice of strong men with emotion
and fill their eyes with tears of undying affection
We will venture to say that for week past, few
Of our readers have themselves used, except in
very casual way, the name OF any man in this
connection and WILDE struck, ON reflection, with
surprise at how seldom they have heard it from
others, The idea, too abstract it was said, to
call out emotion, has been real enough and living
enough TO fire the souls of the American people
with an excitement as profound and mighty as
It's universal, This is shown not only in eyes
that CLEAN with m unwonted lustre, in lips tina
are pressed with stern determination, but viii
offerings Of hundreds Of thousands Of men an.
millions Of money which are simply unlimited
Never before in history have such free-will gift
been made, never before has a people risen will
such unanimity, with such alacrity as have thes
men Of the North. If there were nothing els
gained to the world from the troubles Of to d.
this were enough; the world has learned, an
will learn it more, that Il is possible for Repub
licans to love their country. We have been hu
inflated and saddcned, we have feared, that III
cause Of freedom would be put back in the worl
by the events which are now passing before N
but it will not be 30. Men will see that the II,
public is not only strong enough to stand in til
day Of prosperity but strong enough to beat dow
traitors, to rise above pers and disasters, lie
cause it lives with a glorious life in the heart
Of the people.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
Communicated.
GEN. PILLOW AGAIN.

Ma. EnITOR;-
We were amused at your refer.
ence to this somewhat noted character in your
last number. But that "ditch" story is hardly
equal to characteristic instance in his life
which occurred in New York City few years
since. 1t was on this wise Daniel Webster,
the great e1pOunler aud defender of the Consti-
tuition, was stopping at the Astor House, and
was, as usual, placed in spacious parlOr on the
second floor. Pillow happened there at the same
time aud could only be accommodated on one of
the highest floors As soon as it was noised
abroad that Webster was in town he was waited
upon by large delegation, serenaded and other
wise complimented. Webster responded in
speech and the enthusiastio multitude cheered
goriously and our worthy Mr.. Pillow hearing
these demonstrations and supposing that they
were Designed for him, rushed to the balcony
right over that were Mr. Webster was speaking,
and began bowling in very polite and military
fashion to the enthusiastic crowd. This he kept
up for a few seconds when some one appraised
him of the fact that he was making a great fool
of himself, IS the demonstration, the enthusiasm
and the applause belonged to one Webster who
had been speaking for some time from the bal
cony below him. The effect upon our this self
cOnceited friend may be imagined, but not
described.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

came up at rapid rate filled with the soldiers
This car was soon followed by about sixteen more,
containing the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment,
commanded by Col Jones, in all II companies,
comprising $780,
As the train arrived some Of The troops were
compelled to change cars, when they erehootcd
at by the crowd, hut no overt act was committed.
Several young men appeared at one of the cars
and displayed re7olyers, whereupon the captain
OF one of the companies drew his sword and said
he would protect his men. Soon af or the train
was ready to start hut il did not move till about
half. past IL O'Clock, because President Garrett
had received information that q large number OF
men had determined to tear up the track and
blow up the bridges, mud thereby prevent the
passage Of the train. la few minutes after the
train left, discharge of firearms attracted the
attention of the crowd ut tue corner Of Howard
and Pratt Streets where body ofinfaniry about
100 strong, were seen rapidly approaching, be-
lug anxious to reach the cara. The excitement
was now beyond description. A man displaying
a flag of the Confederate States seemed the
rallying point OF the people Some assaulted
the soldiers with stones, when the latter dis
charged their muskets. At least twenty shot
were fired, hut rs far as could be learned, IL,
one was injured
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

Coon MOvE,.-The Philadelphia City Couu-
ellis, at their meeting, held on Thursday night
made several liberal appropriations for the vol
uuteers and their families. The following are
some Of the appropriations ;-Sl25.0OO for the
support Of the families of those citizens who
join the army during the suppression Of the pre-
sent rebellion, subject to the disposition Of
committee of six. $1,000 to the Mayor, to ena-
BILE him to meet any extra expenses that be
might bel put to in preserving the public peace or
private property, and for the protection of the
city. Also, to prosecute any parties suspected
Of treason or conspiracy in Philadelphia, either
against the commonwealth, or for the purpose
Of snbyerng the government Of the United
States
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

We charge the public not 10 believe more ihnn
tenth pnIt Of all the rumors TINT are constantly
floating about the streets, Almost every one we
meet has some special news Of an exciting char
aoter, which is either not true ut all, or has so
little of fact in il as to make it entirely worth
less. The result of all this is to create m undue
alarm and panic among the people, and unfit
them for the performance of the more immediate
and important duties that are before them We
would advise everybody to keep oaol, ne rne-
PARED for whatever may happen, and, when the
hour for action shall arrive, give a good account
of themsettvcs, by striking = iscssaivr NOW for
their country. ~
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
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Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CRY CouNctL-At
the request of His Honor Mayor GiLPIN, the
City Council was convened in special session, on
Fridey evening, for the purpose Of considering
the present state Of national affairs, and making
some provision Of the defence Of the city
Mr. Allderdice presented an ordinance which
invests authority 10 the Mayor to call out the
City Guards-numberiug about 100 meu-when-
ever in his judgment it may be necessary for the
protection Of The lives and propert Of the citizens
1t also provides for the payment Of the officers
and men of the company the former at 81 per
day, and the hitter at Sl.30 per day during
service
The ordinance also appropriates $1,000, to be
at the disposal Of the Mayor and Finance Com
miltee of Council, for the purchase OF the nrccs-
sary weapons OF dcfcnee. Upon second reading,
the ordinance passed unanimously.
A resolution was read and referred to a pro-
posed meeting Of citizens, making provision for
the families OF such persons as may volunteer to
defend the national government.
Mr. Nebescr presented a resolution which was
adopted approving the Proclamation Of the PIE
siieni, aud requesting the Governor Of this State
to issue his Proclamation in accordance with tile
request Of the President, for Troops. Council
then adjourned
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23

1t is now very generally conceded that the
National Capital is safe from any demonstration
that may be made against it, Gen. Scott has
taken every possible preeaution to prevent its
assault by the rebels, and feeling Of security
is rapidly pervaiing the minds of the residents
of that city, An the outward approaches have
been well guarded aud fortified. Should jeff
Davis attempt an Invasion, therefore, he will
meet with a repulse that will doubtless shake
his faith in the military prowess of his men, and
induce him to have bettor appreciation of the
patriotism and skill Of the venerable Scott, by
whom he viii be met as he approaches Washing.
ton.
Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-04-23
An Act


For The Benefit of Free Schools Of he State Of Dei-
dlpdre.
SECTION l. Be fadeisd By the Huts and Trouse of Re.
personalities q The state qf DsdlBGge, General AAen-
lie the duty ofte School Committee in each oihe school
districts IN thar respective counties in each every
year. in the month Of April and after each annual school
meeting to and lvYy In each OF their respective
school dishies. That Is to say in zach Of the scho d
lars, 10 eacb Of the school Districts In Kent County the
y dollars In each the school districts In Sussex
County, the sum Of thirty dollars TO be applied to tic
support of the school Of their district to ie a,ses.ed
levied and collected provided In Chapter A. Of tho
Revised atutea Of the State Of Delaware
sEcTioS 2 And b. further enacted as aforesaid that
when majority OF the Of any school district al
their annual meeting in April w'ah 20 raise by sx more
than the amount provided for by Section for the support
Of free school In their district, they shall resolve Nv
majority Of votes what sun shall be raised that nur
pase Provided tad sum los NOT exceed tho s,n NJ
hundred dollars exclusive the amount provided for hy
Sertion which resolved upon, ihali be asssed
levied and collected by tho Commissioners Of such iir
rlct, az provided for BY sO-tnu
sLTIos .. And Dc nffiAer eRG,id as atofe.d3d That
when maturity 81 the voters Of school district al
their annual meeting in Api wish 10 raise by tax, any
u money exceeding i've hundred dollars TOR fla
building or lepal.ius School lcure in he d4niot.r
they shall resolve by mofiy O votes, what sam sha II
he raised In said district Tor that purpos which nm ="
resolved upon shall he atfossed levied aud collected b
se el'niss'oris o. suun district as provided for by
section mud applied 10 the purposes for which II was
Passed at:poyer, March ist 1851; ~
Speaker n lloufe Of Representatives.
JOHN MARTIN,
do hereby certify that tho foregoing is trne COW o
act OF the General Assembly Of the State Of Ueawre
entitled IAN act for tho benefit fta ernos in ma So.
Of Delaware" passed Dover March l. 1901 lie SANG
having teen by me compared with the original rll now
on file IN my office.
In witness Whereof have hereuuto set my bspd ana
hNNed the sral Of my ofics at Dover, this eighth
Lf day OF March, IN Tie year ot our Loud one thousand
EDWARD RmaEIr
iuaf29lm Secretary OF the State Of Delaware