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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

AN ENGLISH VIEW OF SECESSION late
number of the London Globe, in an article
on secession says:
Passion has at last supplied the moving
force which the political adventurers of the
South wanted to carry out their views En-
gland does not and never has looked on the
disruption of the Union with any satislac-
ton, and that foreign politicians should
have rushed to a contrary conclusion,
shows how radically wrong they are in their
appreciation of British policy. We do not
like to see kindred nation breaking to
pieces and we shall be deeply grieved to see
the Southern States become the rivals o. the
South American republics. The Southern
men are hot-headed, swifthanded race,
aud in breaking violently ont Of the Union
they surrender themselves to all the chan
ces Of war and anarchy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

CooLIE SLAVERY IN PERU.-The Lima cor
respondent to the Panama Star and Her
aid, writing under date of Feb. 4th, gives
the following picture of the condition of the
Chinese in Peru:
A vessel with GOO Chinese emigrants ar
rived at Callao lately, who are now offered
for sale, and will fetch $500 to $500 head.
These poor people have made contracts to
serve eight years, believe, at So per
month, which contracts are then sold to the
highest bidder. The treatment of these
men in the bacendas is horrible thew get
scanty and bad food are frequently cheat
ed out of their wages, are put in irons and
lashed for trifling ofIcnses; often when thew
are unable to work on account of illness. in
when case they never got medical attend
ance-thus they are forced to work until
they die of exhaustion. Their overseers
are generally former slaves, negroes and
mulattos, who find pleasure in inficting
the same or greater tortures than those thew
have had to suffer themselves before. and
thus one may imagine what terrible lot
awaits these poor coolies in Peru.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

A CURIOUS LAD.-A train near Indianap-
oils, Ind, was stopped recently by heap
OF fence rails piled upon the track. near
which little boy was sitting. Upon being
questioned, the lad said he put the rails
there. because he "wanted to see the ma
chine, and it always went so fast be could
not get look at It," Amused by his ingen-
uousness, the conductor allowed him to ex-
anime the works Of the locomotive, before
the train went Oh. That boy may be a
great inventor some day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26
Arrada aemufrat.
Grape Growing In California.


We make the following extract from the
tee on the wine growing interests of Cali
fornia:
In estimating the amount of land in CAL
ifornia admirably adapted TO the culture
of every variety Of the native and foreign
grape, which now lies idle and unbroken,
extending 500 miles, the whole length of
our State, aud taking the average breadth
at but ten miles, it gives us an area Of 5000
square miles, or 3,200,O00 acres-about two
thirds as many acres as France has under
actual cultivation. But this estimate may
be greatly increased.
Ii requires no argument to convince any
intelligent mind that California, with all
these incomparably great advantages of
climate. soil and temperature for the growth
of the grape of every variety, with ener-
getic, Industrious and intelligent people,
ever ready and quick to appreciate and
profit by advantages, and to overcome OBJ
stacles. will soon come into competition
with France. the great vine power of the
world. What has taken the French people
centuries to attain will be accomplished in
few years by our own people. Nearly all
these inviting hill-slopes lying upon the
west side of the Sierra Nevada are, ii must
be remembered, vacant public land, which
any man may 60 upon, occupy and improve,
and which then becomes his own upon the
payment Of 81 rs per acre, and even this
price he may not have TO pay for several
years; but this is not all. While the grain
growers and every body else pay taxes for
their lands, the wine-grower alone is exempt
from taxation. An act was passed in 1885,
exempting vineyards from taxation for five
years. This was wise policy in the Legis.
lature, and similar policy will continue
the exemption by another Legislature.
With all these facts before us, we do not
doubt that in quarter, or a half cen.
tuTy at farthest, California will be one of
the greatest wine.p producing countries in
the world; that she will turn the tide of
commerce back upon Europe, and send her
wines and liquors. as the old Atlantic States
have turned the tide in many of her manu-
features; aud the amount of taxable and
tax-paying property will be increased ten
fold, and the annual crop of gold will be
second 10 value to the wine crop, and that
the prosperity, peace and happiness Of our
people will be vastly increased.
All the transatlantic Governments have
given aid TO their people in various ways;
assistance and information in all matters
concerning their Industrial welfare. Is
pecially has agriculture received the atten-
ton of their wise and intelligent rulers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

SECRETARY HoLT.-Tbe Charleston Mer-
curry says
Joseph Holt. who is more cordially and
justly hated and despised than any man in
the Cabinet, has refused to receive box
sent to him from South Carolina The box
when opened at the Adams Express Com
pany's office, was found to contain "most
beautiful flowers" No one dared to dis
turb these flowers, for fear Of an explosion
or of some subtle poison. Holt does not
deserve the honor of an assassination. But
he is a marked man. If ever he ventures
within the confines Of the Confederate States
he will never return to practice coercion
again. The breed of such traitors cannot
be perpetuated among US.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

DUTTON ONIONs-FOr Sale by
ID r. r. SPENCE, Druggist,
A. Broad Street, Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

BAD READERs.-Dr. Hall. editor Of the
Journal Of Health, says that out of6fty diff
ferent clergymen who have preached at a
Fifth Avenue church during the past few
months, but two have succeeded in reading
chapter of the Bible with accuracy. GAN
but two have made from two TO ten mis-
takes in reading a single chapter.N
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-03-26

A MAN TO HANG on To.-TwO young la
dies were promenadDg Falls street, yester-
day, when one Of them slipped on the ice
and came down "lke a thousand of brick"
Jumping up, she exclaimed, sotto Voce, BE
fore another winter III have a man to hang
on to; see If l don't"-[Niagara Falls Ca
zette.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
Confederate WAR Taxes.

We invite the attention of the people of Wake
County to the notice published in the Standard to-
day, by William H. High Esq, in relation to the
times and places appointed by him for assessing
property and receiving lists of property, under the
act of the Confederate Congress 1t is important
that every citizen liable for taxes should attend at
the times and places appointed, with full and clear
lists made out We trust that the response of the
people to this call for money with which to prose-
cute the war, will be universal and enthusiastic.
Let no one hold back his in this crisis. These
taxes with the blood of our soldiers On the battle
field, constitute the price of our liberties. Let us
contribute our money with cheerfulness, if pos
sible, than that with which brave troops are de-
voting their lives to the common cause.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
Good News from the Coast.

We are highly gratifed to be able to state that
dispatch has been received in this city, announcing
that on the lst inst fight took place on Pam!ico
Sound, between two of our steamers, (names or
commanders not given,) and the Federal steamer,
Fanny, formerly named the Yankee, which resulted
in the capture of the Fanny with As prisoners three
of whom are officers, loco blankets and 1000 over
coats 1t is rumored on the streets that in addition
20 the above 100 stand of arms and other valuabes
were taken. The whole cargo captured is valued at
$4,000
1t is understood that the Yankees had previously
landed l 200 men at Chicamicomco, a reighborhood
on the banks 80 or 40 miles above Hatteras for the
purpose of forming camp, and that the Fanny was
carrying their Blankets &C., when she was cap
tured.
We learn that the day before the the fight took
place, 700 of our troops dispatched from Roam
oke Island to break up the camp at Chicamicomlco.
The number has since been increased to 200 or
more. We wait with anxiety to hear the result
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
-.Leather.-Hides, &c.

A correspondent in Yadkin county in this State,
after complimentary notice of the Standard makes
the following important suggestions. If ever set
of men deserved social and political Gamnation it is
that class of men who are fatenng during this war;
off of the State off of the people, reducing many of
them to abject want by specializing for sordid gain
upon the necessaries of life. We not swearing,
kind reader, but we are in earnest If this state Of
things is kept up many of our people will be redu-
ced to starvation and our State bank-rupted. Who
are the vampires? Call out their names and pub
lish them to the world 1t is high time their
was arrested.
We ask the attention Of Adjutant General Martin
to the facts mentioned in correspondents letter.
They are from a reliable source, and We know Gen.
Martin is the man to do his duty The suggestion
of our correspondent about the waste of hides is
most important one:
"You ought to warn the people against a set Of
'land-sharks who are pilaging the country (under
the plea of purchasing for our solders) OF all the
leather &c, &C., that is for SALE Such monopolists
and SPECTATORS in these times ought to be indcta-
ble There will be great scarcity of leather in
this section from the above causes. | learn from
one of our returned soldiers that the hides from the
thousands of beeves slaughtered for the subsistence
of our armies in Virginia, are not preserved The
attention of the Government ought to be called to
this and it ought to be made the especial duty of
the Commssary or other fit person to carefully pre-
serve them besides the great political necessity OF
it. This saving in expense would not be inconsid-
cradle"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
Ynfins in CamD.

All officers and soldiers of this State, in camps
whether in this State or in Virginia, will bear in
mind that they will be entitled to vote next month
for members of Congress and for Electors for Pres-
dent and Vice President. This provision was very
properly and justly made by the State Convention
The officers and soldiers entitled to vote under the
ordinance passed for this purpose, must be citizens
of this State and twenty-one years of age; and the
voting must take place the Thursday before the
day appointed for holding the election IN this State,
which Thursday will be the 91st day of this month,
as the election will take place on Wednesday, the
9th of November. Bear in mind, then, officers and
soldiers thatyou will vote the LIST or day
tober Three freeholders of each company under the
direction of the commanding officers of the regiments
to which the companies belong, will open and hold
the polls for each company. Members of companies
must vote in or as for the Counties to which they
belong, and the said freeholders shall specify &C
cordngly, and make returns to the Sherifs of the
different Counties"
We will publish the ordinance in full next week.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
Congressional and Electoral Districts.

The Legislature of this State has laid off the Con-
gressional Districts follows and We learn that the
Districts for Electors for President and Vice Pres-
dent are the same, with two Electors for the State
at large:
First Utstrict-Martin, Hartford, Gates, Chow
an, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck,
Northampton Washington. Tyrrell and Berthe
Second District-Halilax, Edgecombe, Beaufort
Wilson, Pitt, Greene, Lenor and Hyde.
Third District-Carteret Craven, Jones, Onslow,
Dupline, Wayne. Johnston and Sampson.
Fourth District-New Hanover, Brunswick Co.
lumbus Bladen, Robson, Cumberland, Richmond
and Harnett.
Firth District-Warren, Franklin, Granville
Wake. Orange and Nash
ISirth District-Alamance, Person, Caswell, Rock
ingham, Guilford. Stokes and Forsyth.
Seventh District-Randolph, Davidson, Chatham,
Moore, Montgomery, Stanly and Arson.
Eighth DiStrict-Rowan, Cabarrus, Union, Neck
lenburg, CASTOR, Lincoln Catawba and Cleveland.
Ninth District-Ashc, Allegheny, Wilkes, Cald-
well, Alexander, Yadkin, Surry, Davie Iredell and
Burke.
Tenth District-Clay, Cherokee, Macon, ackson,
Madison, Buncombc, Pennsylvania, Henderson, Polk,
Yancy, Mcdowell, Rutherford, Mitchell, Haywood
and Watauga.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
Old Chatham all Right.

friend who sends us a club Of l6 subscribers
from Chatham County, and says that is only be-
ginning Of what we may expect soon, gives us the
following encouraging facts as to what old Chatham
is dong for the war. Thank Heaven, the whole
State is moving with energy and promptness in
taking care of her soldiers and pushing on the war;
This extract was not designed for publication, but
as We think it will serve to stir others up, we hope
he will excuse us:
"If the Standard pursues the same course it has
done since the commencement of our present diff
cuties predict for it the largest circulation any
political paper has ever had in the State Your
course meets the hearty appreciation think of nine
tenths of our community. Notwithstanding we are
nearly all conservative men, if you think are idle
spectators Of the difficulties that surround us, you
are much mistaken. We have in this neighborhood
a company drilling who expect to be off in few
days, and our whole community only want to know
their duty-the very poorest are anxious to do all
they can for our soldiers. ] obtained in my imme-
date neighborhood in day and half 43 blankets,
76 pair of socks, and quantity of towels, soap, &c
for soldiers that now in the service. If the
balance of this district does well, we shall get
over 100 blankets 200 pair of socks and other con-
venences for our men in the army-and other por-
tons of our county hope will do as well. sup
pose nineteen twentieths of this district Union
men, and believe will excel US in defending
our country, now that it is invaded"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
CANDIDATES ron cosenEss. !.
Hon. W. n. Il. sMITH,s cIRC0JIAT.

10 ns Voters Of The First Congressional Dis.t ooD,pos.f
o. he Couttiss 81 Tyfteli, Wuskiaotoa Aayt;x Bsytie
Aortta7nptoai Hsr1ord G5tes Psroaipslas Gao,pua
Pds2u1tanE, CdEid~S and Garrituek:
NNHE PERMANENT CONSTITUTION FOR TIE soy
u ernrrent of the Conedersts SStes superseded tbs
present Provisional Government in Febuary next Prs.
psrtory 10 organization under H. elections appointed
by Jaw 10 be held for members of the Electoral College
and for representatives 10 the Per9nent Congress from
the several districts into which the State sdiYded the
hrst Wednesday Of November preceding.
There are no movements in progress Of which ad-
vlsed indicating disposition TO resort 70 the instrument
tay OF Conventions for the purpose of making nomina
mons Tor the latter office Those agencies however appr
pirate or even necessary during the heated party sIrs
Of the past 10 concert of popular opinion aud action
seem to have disappeared bere the generous aud patriotic
impulses which the presence of common danger has
inspired.
The day of election hand and do not consider
that am oVersieppng the propretes Of my position, in
announcing myself candidate 10 represent the District in
the hrst permanent Congress of the Confederate States
Unwilling to revive controversies calculates only dis
tract the entire harmony of sentiment and feeling which
prevails, in maintaining with undivided strength and
loyal hearts, the action Of the State separating from the
old and entering into the new Confectionery for the security
OF her constitutional rights and the defence Of the per.
ed liberties of her people, avail myself Ut this mode VI
communicating with you ard shall content myself with
declaring my purpose yield cordial support in public
promise tn make the impending struggle part, Wig
orous short and decisive. To this end mutual confidence
and Jealous corporation unmpaired by former dferen-
ces OF opinun alune wanting
W. N. Il. SMITH.
Murfreesborn' n. c.. Sent %, 1851 +e's
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
II I r. ID

At Oak HILL Missouri in the battle of August last Capt
r. Thomas Brown of Van Buren,. Arkansas, formerly Of
Wilkesbura' North. arona When North Carolina shall
gather the ashes Of her brave who have sealed their
devotion tn the Of southern Independence with their
hearts blood let those be forgotten who have fought
and fallen in the ranks Of patriots rum her sister States
About years ago the subject Of this brief notice. after
graduating with great promise Of future usefulness at the
University of the State, and obtaining from Supreme
Court license TO practice law left his home North Caro-
Inns to push his fortune in the West. Locating in Van
Buren, he had just entered upon which, If prose-
cEed would have amply realized the high expectations of
his friends, when Arkansas joined the Southern COned
erucy and called upon her To battle with the mniOns
of black Republicanisn. At the head of his Company,
which, although he was comparative stranger among
them, highly appreciated his chvalrc qualities
sign him to command them, he marched into Missouri,
der Gen. McCuoch The official report of the battle of
Oak Hill tells the rest He fell in the Language Of the
commanding General, while calamity fighting the head
of his Company" On that bloody battle field he proved
himself worthy of his native State and of the brave
of Arkansas, whom he commanded. He modest high
minded generous and kind and there many that will
the premature departure of much usefulness and
worth. In land of strangers aud far from his native
hills and the home of his parents he secpS the sleep that
knows waking" with many brave youth who has met
a soldiers are but not in he fell-hs will be
linked in history with of the most brilliant victories of
The He fills hUnored grave, upon field wet with
noble blood and his gutiuus death fit close life
which, though too short was yet marked by much to adj
mire and more to love. P
In this city, Saturday evening last the Marlborough
House. Hon. Matthew Ward of Texas, formerly u member
of Congress from that State. He had been in bad health
but to this city three weeks ago. where he received
every atten ion from his physicians Col Yarborungh and
other friends. He buried Sabbath, in the city
Cemetery.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
Our Glorious Old state.


The appeals of our brave soldiers have touched
the heart of hearts of ths good people Of the State
We knew this would be the case when we tried a
short time ago to cheer them up with the assurance
that the good old State would not forget them The
whole State to be alive in getting up clothing
blankets, medicines and money for their comfort.
We should judge from what we have seen, that not
less than $4,000 in cash and clothing, &C., have
been sent to our soldiers at different points, in the
past two months.
Care and prudence. however, must be observed
IN this matter. There should be unity of effort and
a proper system adopted in their distribution. We
rejoice to see this freew offering so literally dis
pensed. Our people must remember that we have
troops in camps in the State who needy, as well
as troops in Virginia. Let none be forgotten or
overlooked. And there is Maj. Ramseur's fine CON-
pany of Artillery in Virginia, not attached to any
regiment. Have the authorities and the people Of
Wake forgotten that company? We hear Of no
contributions to them company. None in the
service have worked harder or are more efficiently
than that company. Let them not be forgotten.
From the Richmond Dispatch we learn that on
Thursday last the following contributions for the
soldiers from this State reached Richmond:
j. G. Blocker and T. B. Love, with S., 900 worth
of clothing and stores and $971 in cash for the 14tb
regiment of N. c. Vols.
j. B. Clarke and j. W. Gaylord with $500 worth
of clothing for the 3rd N. G. regiment.
DR.. j. II. Montgomery with 500 worth of cloth
ing, &c, for the 18th n. c. regiment.
Mr.. Mckenzie and his party $4,000 worth of
clothing to the 4th regiment N. G. State troops.
Rev. Mr.. Purifoy, with $3.50 worth of medicines
and other stores for LIST regiment N c. State troops
r. L. Steele, $500 worth of stores and $3.50 in
money for the 18th N. c. Regiment
j. H. White and others, with So, 500 worth of
clothing for the 9th N c. regiment.
4. S. Wood with $500 worth of clothing for the
4th regiment n. c. State troops.
On the same day gentlemen from Georgia arrived
with &c. 94 worth of clothing and money for the
Georgia troops
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-10-09
CONFEDERATE TAXES.

EHAyING BEEN APPOINTED TAX COLLECTOR
HK for the DISTRICT of Wake county shall attend at the
of ali taxable property and to assess property rnder The
act of the Confederate Congress, TO wit
At BUSBEE'S on Monday. the I4h of October, 1851.
At BAEKS, tr1 Tuesday, the 18th October.
At FRANKEIN'S. Wednesday. the 10th October.
At BARNEY JONES'. Thursday, the ITS October.
At wM. HOLLOMAN's, Bnckhorn District, Friday, the
At GREEN LEVEL. Saturday the 18th October.
At SPIKES, Monday the 2st October.
At WILLIE IL. Inns. TuesdaT the S2d October;
At b &P. ROGERS STORE. Thursday, the 24tb Oct.
At G. W. THOMPSONS STORE, Friday, the 25th Oct.
At LAWS STORE, Saturday, the 26th October.
At DUNNSVlLI Z, Monday the 2Sth October
At F0RESFgfTLE, Tuesday, the 29th October.
At ROLESYILLE. "Wednesday. the 8oth OctobsF.
At WAKEFIELD, Thursday. the 3lst October.
At HORIZONS, Friday, the LIST November.
At HOODS, Saturday, the ID Noveh Der.
The 4h section of the Tax Law of the Confederate Gov.
ernment provides t,lowsS .. -
.Tha for tho special purpose Of paving the principal
and interest of the public debt and Of supporting the Cow
eruuent, shall be assessed and levied Of fifty
cents upon each hundred dollars in value of The follow
ing property The Confederate States naelyE ke Is:
tate of all kinds slaves merchandise bank STOCK railroad
and other corporation stocks at interest," or invest
ed by individuals in the purchase Of bills notes and other
securities for money Except the bonds the Confederate
States of America cash hand deposit in bank
OF elsewhere cattle horses and muIes gold watches gold
aud silver plate; pianos and pleasure carrages T0rde,
however, that when the taxable property herein aeoFe emu
merated of any head of family is of less value Than hfe
hundred dollars such taxable property shall be exempt
from taxation under this act and provided further that
the property OF colleges and schools and OF charitable OF
religious corporations associations actually used fer the
purpose which such colleges Schools corporations
associations created shall be exempt from TAXATION
under this act and pr0rded further that all public lands
and all property owned by State for public purposes De
exempt from taxatmn" -.
All persons liable FIR taxes required BY law to hand
in written lists ii the onhe days above neuo-
ed Prompt aitendancs is urged ALL as can be pre-
sent with the only day at the above paees
The particular attention of all persons liable for taxes
invited the act ITSELF entitled An Act to auth1rz the
issue of Treasury Notes. and to provide war Tar FIR t'
resumption" ,i,S,,ts.
p,la;ob rc , 1881 std.
The Register and State Journal win eop9 till day.