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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
9erada aetnutrat.
BY Il T. l. II G II A II H.
ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS
-FOUR DAYS LATER NEWS.


The following is from the Sacramento
Unions extra" of this afternoon:
ST. LOUIS, June 10th.
Advices from England show that the par
tialIty for the rebel States is gradually
changing.
A post of Wisconsin troops have been or
dered to Washington at forty-eight hours
notice.
1t is said that Beauregard intends 10
make the position at Manassas Junction i'm.
pregnable, an
The Government has evidence that there
are many traitors in the North.
ST. LOUIS, June llth, P. NJ.
Gov. jackson, and Gen. Price, on the
part Of the State Of Missouri, aud Gen.
Lyon and Col. +. Z. Blair for the u. S.
Government, are comforting at the Plan
ters House in this city to-day, 10 reference
to the affairs Of this Stale. Much anxiety
is manifested as to the result.
1t appears that Arlington Hights were
on the point Of being attacked on Monday
night. The enemy, reported in force, were
within two miles. The Government troops
were formed to meet the attack, but for
some cause unexplained, the rebels with
drew.
An order for recalling Minister Harry
goes out on Wednesday. The evidence
against him is overwhelming.
1t is reported that the Michigan regiment
was fred on 10 Baltimore. Army officers
have been sent to investigate the affair.
Every man in Virginia from sixteen to
sixty years of age, is obliged to be in the
Confederate erVice by Thursday.
E. Joy Morris, Of Pennsylvania, has been
appointed Minister to Constantinople, aud
Henry T. Blow, Minister to Venezuela.
Our relations with Peru have been re-
newed.
The Notifications at Arlington Heights
are now very formidable.
CAmo, June 10th.
Col. Schnttner commanding at Bridge
Point broke up a camp Of secessionists near
there. and took several prisoners.
Marshall Beaufort says there are 10000
socessionists in Baltimore waiting for fa-
vorable opportunity to rise.
FoRT MoNRoE, June o, via Baltimore, lltb.
Last night Gen. Butler sent detach-
ment 10 dislodge force Of rebels cneamped
nine miles from Hampton. The force took
two routes to FORM junction at Little
Bethel, at that point. it being dark, the Ger
man regiment mistook friends for foes and
fired upon them killing Que and wounding
others. After the error was discovered the
force marched on the confederate encamp-
ment when failing TO take it they retreated
In good order, after losing thirty killed ard
about one hundred wounded.
LEAyENswoRTH, June 18th.
II is reported that serious hostilities arc
threatening at Kansas City, Missouri both
parties are collecting large forces in that
neighborboOd--probably there will be a
collision tomorrow.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

DEATH or NovELTsT.-Late news from
Europe brings an account Of the death Of
Charles Lever, at Spezzia, Italy. Mr..
Lever was the author Of "CharlesO o. Malley."
" Jack Hinton" "The DaltOns" and nu-
merous other brilliant stories.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

The Springfield Republican says that q
private letter from Madrid received in that
city. states positively that Mr.. Prestons oar
Miaister there, has been ueing all biz indu-
enee at the Spanish Court 10 behalf of Sc
eession and the Interests Of The Southern
Confederacy.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Latest from ola Point

BALTIMORE, June 1.-The steamer from Old
Point brings intelligence mp 70 ave O'Clock in the
afternoon Of Friday.
Colonel Bartlett having landed, encamped near
Hampton.
Great complaint 10 made Of their want Of arms
uniforms, and camp equ'page. GWhen, the dis
patch asks, will the authorities Of New York learn
that it 10 the hight Of folly and cruelty 10 send
troops to the seat Of war in such a condition u
Colonel Bartlett has nearly Eve hundred men
in fall view Of the enemy's batteries, without
arms 10 defend themselves
Two more regiments from New York are hourly
expected.
A battery Of heavy cannon 10 being erected st
Newport News.
Federal transports constantly pass sewalls
Point, jus; beyond range Of the rebel battery
WHOSE sent.nels are not visible.
No recent intelligence from Norfolk.
Com Pendergrast viii not allow boat 70 40 up
with flag Of truce, although parties here are an
xious 10 bring away relatives.
The Quaker City yesterday brought up the prize
schr Lynchburg, Of Richmond, from Rio, with
a cargo Of three thousand bags coffee
The fugitives now in the fortress and camp are
mustered In and provided with rations, like the
soldiers.
Gen. Butler has issued 4 stringent order against
plundering In the neighborhood.
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Movements Of Troops.

CARLISLE, May 3l.-The Philadelphia City
Troop, with 400 regular cavalry, left here this
moraing for Shippensburg. IL 10 supposed they
will proceed thence 20 Chambersburg.
EIxIRA, ". Y, May 3l.-Two more regiments
have been ordered 20 Washington.
BOsTON, MAY 3I.-Tbe steame Cambridge left
here this afternoon for Fortress Monroe with
lumber, tools and provisions. Also a picked
company Of sappes and miners, under q requiSi-
ton from Gen. Butler Brig. Gen Pierce and
staff go in her. Also a commission from the Gov
ernor TO examine the condition Of the Sd and 4th
Massachusetts, regiments.
LEAvENwoRTH, May 31.-The U 3 troops from
the Texas frontier have arrived at Fort Leaven-
worth In good health. They left nothing at the
posts evacuated excepting forage. 1t. Col. Emery
has resfOned
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Affairs I'm ST Louis.

ST. Louis, MAY 30.-In the habeas corpus case
in relation TO the arrest Of Captain Mcdonald,
Judge Treat has decided the return Of Gen Har-
ney as insufficient, and sustained the demurrer
The counsel for the respondent then asked lesve
to amend the return, which was granted.
Col. Blairs regiment has been sworn into the
United States service for three wears
About 2OO citizens Of Southern Illinois left for
the South few DAYS since TO join the army.
-Four steamers passed Vicksburg the 23d
inst, with Confederate troops from New Orleans,
for Fort Smith, Arkansas
ST. LOUIS, May 3l.-In the Mcdonald habeas
corpus case, Gen. Harvey made return that Nc
Donald bad been removed TO Illinois. That he
never bad the body OF the prisoner under his
control, and consequently was unable 70 produce
him
General Harvey further stated that by orders
from w ashin gton be had bern removed from the
command Of the department. IL is understood
that Gen. Lyon will succeed Gen. Harvey.
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ARErsr OF Ex-Goy. PRArr ON CT

ARREST OF EK-Gov. PRATT on A CHARGE OF
TREASON We learn from private and entirely
reliable sources that Ex-Governor Pratt was ar
rested at Annapolis early yesterday morning, on
a charge Of treason, as il is supposed, aud con-
veyed to the Navy Yard at Washington, where
he is now held under duress
Mr. Pratt had but Just arrived from visit 70
Prince Georges county, and was arrested Ina very
short tiTue after reaching his house. The precise
character Of the charge against him could not De
sscertained but an impression prevails thai ne 10
rather suSp.cted tbaa directly accused OF com
plcity In an alleged step to take the State out OF
the Union.
The arrest was rumored through the city early
lest night and created a marked sensation In po-
litical circles Baltimore AmsTiodH.
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DIED.,

wife of the late Richard Cropley; born 4th July,
l776
Her funeral will take place on Sunday evening,
O'Clock, at NormanstOne, the residence of Mrs.
Sophia Barnard.
On the morning Of the LIST instant, MARY r., the
bAloy we'd wife of James T.. Johnson, aged q years,
after q long ard p,infnl Illness, which she bore
with christian fOrtltude, leaving large cIrce OF
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
FtIeads fondly cherished have paused on before.
Waiting, they watch me ap proaching the shore,
Singing to cheer me thrOue DEATHS chilling gloom,
Joyfully, jOyfuy, haste to thy home!
The relatives and friends are req uested to attend
her funeral at late residsDce, rec neaf Point,
near NJ street so nth, at O'Clock p. m, on sunday,
the I'd instant.
On the evening OF the 3lst instant, after linger-
ing illness Of consumption Mrs. MARY ANN
10y DE, in the S6th year of her age. May she rest
IN peace.
res pectfully invited 10 attend her funeral on Sun
day afternoon, at o'clock, from the residence OF
her sister, on II street, between 18th and 18th.
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Rayas.. Of IN. Army Werm, &c.

LoUIsvILLB, Nav S1-The army worm 10 ap-
preaching Louisville In vast numbers, threatening
TO destroy all cereals in this vicinity.
Immense quantities offreight are going 70 Nash
vile by the railroad IL 10 rumored that Transport
tation Of goods South will be stopped on Monday
next.
IL IL rumored that the Nashville road has been
stopped and that the Tennesseans will advance
into Kentucky and take possession Of the road
The Unioa men Of Kentucky are determined 70
permit no agpresSions
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Alleged Fraud. I'm Contracts

HARRISBURG, MAY Ex-Governor Curtin has
ordered that payment on certain heavy contracts
for supplies TO the volunteers be suspended until
the accounts can be Investigated by the commits
sioners, VI essrs BENJAMIN, Haywood and Jacob
FRY, Jr who are directed TO examine all such
contracts strictly Good and substantial clsthing,
of the army standard. q to be sent fast posi-
BILE TO Washing on for the fourth and hfth regi-
ments Of the Pennsylvania volunteers.
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The Old Honse 1t the Corner.
BY G. R. P, Company f., Second Artillery.
Av-AHaH Water.

~ g R. p, Company T.. Second Artillery.
Av-AHas Water.
The old house at the corner
How OF, In days OF yore, sa-s--r
I've walked my lonely post ut night
By the old Potomac shote;
When tyrant hosts had made their boast
Our Capital to o'erthrow,
BY the old house at the corner
We waited for the foe.
We waited, but they dare no, come;
Their boast was all In vain
We showed the southern rebels
That our flag they should not stain,
BY tearing out the glorious stars
That Washington had won.
From the old house at the corner
We made the traitors run.
They tried their arts In other parts
Those clustering heroes brave
motley crowd, both great and small,
Composed Of fool and knave.
The night we crossed the Long Bridge,
Twas good to see them runj
From the old house ut the corner,
We laughed to bee the fun.
Behind their rags and cotton bags
They'd better lay and weep,
For the harvest Of their folly
Well shortly make them reap,
And show them that the Stars and Stripes
Shall now and always be,
From the old house at the corner,
An emblem Of the free.
Then here's unto the Unien-
MAY Ii now and always stand,
A beacon TO the world at large
OF freedoms gut ding hand"
And then in years hereafter,
As our children they pass by,
From the old house at the corner
Our flag will proudly fly.
.ong Bridge, May %, 1861.
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IT. A bogu, COPY OF the New York Iroens
~ - nIrenI.ted south, In which 10 wsssnseo
:. ,bs intention Of the North TO send 500 ooo men
Sorto FREE the negroes and give up soutnefini
.omes 10 piIlage and raPine The eneo' nav "''
NJ N 1, ,dduced an proof Of che saPes, &c. ~
q, Syct over granite walls for foftresses a. shot.
the siege Of Fort sumter, In no case a, CORES
from rined cannon penetrate more 'nAn ~ :. :.
~Aav,c. 70 delics,. vOluntssFs-eeeh rec
-BOstva PJst
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ITThe Southern Rights Convention for tbs
4th Congressional district met last night at tie
Law Buildings and nominated Hon. Robert NJ.
McLane their candidate for Congress In tnet
district The proceedings Of the convention Were
secret but IL Is stated that out OF the II wards
voted for Mr.. McLane. This nomination places
the contest In that district fairly on the issue on
secession and anti accession, from the nrst the
DostIon Of the NOMINEES has been too decided 70
be rendered doubtful by any Platform uPon which
he NAV be placed Bali. Americas
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Money Matters.

CHICAGO, May Goth The bank commissioners
have made call for additional securities on 81
banks, having a circulation OF As 900 600 secured
by 81 300. coo Of Northern, IS 900 OO0 Of border
State, aud $780, 600 Of seeded state stocks. The
call gives the banks till the LIST Of June 10 make
up the deficit.
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Prince Alfred

ST JOHN, n. B., May 3Oth.-Prince Alfred ar
rived last night, and was received by the Cover
nor and civic authorities. There was torch.
light procession of hremen and display OF fire.
works he leaves to morrow for Fredericton, md
it is expected will proceed to Quebec by ths in
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Union Feeling I'm arLnpsa..

ST. Louis, June The correspondence Of the
Republican says strong Union feeling exists In
western Arkansas, and that IL the secession ordi-
nance Were submitted, II would be defeated thres
to one, in that section Of the State
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LOCAL. NE w S.

UTTHE STAR publishes the List Of Letters
remaining In the Washington City Post Once
under the provisions Of the law directing them
70 be printed in the newspaper having the largest
circulation within the delivery Of the ONCE. Its
total daily circulation is more than double that
Of any other Daily printed in the District Of Co
lumbia.
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LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING IN THE POST OFFICE.

WASHINGTON CITY, June L, 1851.
(Ordered TO be inserted in the EVENING STAR,t
being the newspaper having the largest circulation
of any daily paper published IN Washington
iOAll persons applying for letters IN the follow
ing list, will please say they are ADVERTISED.
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EXAMINATION or FLETCHER. Yesterday, the
examination Of James Fletcher, charged with
uttering reasonable sentiments, was continued at
tie Jail by Justice johnson.
j T. HodgSos testified that In the early part Of
A pril, previous to being mustered in the service
of the United states he met Fletcher in the First
Ward, and entered into cOnyersato on with him on
the affairs of the country and the probabilities 81
the District being invaded. lie asked Fletcher IL
he would ght for the District and he said he
would fight for the South.
James AiIsn testified that, about four weeks
since, he was at the depot when a regiment of
northern troops arrived, and heard Fletcher re-
mark To Addison Brown that the men were a til
fing-looking set, and Ii would not take more
than fifty o a hundred men such as they were, TO
take the whole regiment
Isaiah StslrdTt testified that he heard Fletcher
express the opinion In Gibson's restaurant, that
no one could be good democrat II he would not
live and die fer the South.
John l. KidlcsH testified that he had heard
Fletcher say, on several occasions, that he would
not take up arms unless the District was invaded
and that he was good Union man there
was in the District of Columbia. He had never
paid any attention to his conversation when he
was drunk.
W. W. DsmGin, testified that Fletcher would
use expressions when be was drunk which were
not his real sentiments He had always said
when he was sober, that he would die in defence
of the Federal Capital. His general inclination
was with the South.
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Latest from senator DeusIa,

CHICAGO, Friday, midnight.-W. ID. Wailoeh,
Editor Of Star:-Judge Douglas very low, indeed
We have but little hope Of bis recovery
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Hnbeaa Csrpus.

ST. LOWS, June Judge Treat has decided
that Gen. Hamey's amended return in the habeas
corpus case is fully sufficient.
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Freight for the south.

LOUISVILLE, May 3I.-The Nashville Railroad
Agent is obliged TO refuse all freight till next
week, on account Of the insufficient number OF
cars 20 take IL southwark.
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prxs.coII-A letter from a correspondent on
hoard the Powhatan, PensacOla, says thai one OF
the objects Of JEFF. Davis recent vitif was 70
sscertain the prscticsbilty Of erecting, nearer
the NAVY Yard than Fort B4rrancos, new I'M
nregnable iron fortress, the invention Of ing
iishman named Hall. They are some dimcni =
I'm the Way Of this enterprise, one Of whicn VI
impossi bility OF Obtaining iron In ths SCUM s"S
n cannot be i'm ported.
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NEW York June I.-Flour Sc lower. Wheat
Ia2c. lower Corn Ia2c lower. Provisions quiet.
Whisky quiet at l6S.
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Cen Beauregard at Memphis.

LOUISVILLE, May 81 The Memphis Bulletin
announces tbs arrival OF Gen Beauregard there 20
take command Of the western division Of the
Confederate army.
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A NEW PAPBR.-We learn that strong Union
paper is 10 be started in Alexandria, soon, by
| Captain Dixon, the newly-appointed Collector Of
hat nj
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- ON the 9Th OF May, in Gs0rg9t1.ni p e b the
MIss CECILIA GREEVES, all of Georgetown.
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WHIrEHURsr GALLERY, 43i Pennsylvania ave-
nue., has for sale Photographic views Of the Mar
shall House, Alexandria, where Col. Ellsworth
was killed See his card Photographic likeness, s
for sending in letters 3t&
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THE MARSHALL HOUSE FLAG.-The secession
flag captured by the late Colonel Ellsworth at
Alexandria, has been presented to the New York
Eife DEPARTMENT.
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CANADIAN SHoT.-Iast night, about nine
o'clock one Of the Garibaldi Guards was ac-
cidentaily shot In the knee by a member OF
the Rochester Regiment. 10 Is thought that
amputation will be necessary. The wounded
man 10 now at the quarters OF his regiment
Another man was also shot In the calf Of the leg
although not causing a dangerous wound.
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PsIzE COMnIssIOs.-A prize commission ha.
been appointed by the Government, consisting o.
Messrs Stone woodward and Asbury Lloyd, OF
the Washington bar, TO take testimony In prize
cases Five cases, where prizes have been oroug a
into the port Of Washington, are already occupy
Hall for the purpose Of taking testimony.
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ELECTION, MoNpAY.-By reference to the Starts
advertising columns, our readers may readily as
certain all necessary particulars as to names Of
candidates and places Of voting in the several
wards.
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FLAG ENVELOPES and Union Note Paper, beau
tifully printed in colors-new designs received
every day-at Shillington's bookstore, Odeon
building, corner Four-and- a half street and Pa,
avenue.
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NAVY YARD-Iast w ed nesday mig ht the steam
ct Monticello, of Sewall's Point fame, arrived at
our Navy Yard, having in tow two trim s. boomers
seized by the Harriet Lane of the Capes. They
are laden with turPentine, rosin and spirits, from
Wilmington, n. T. for Bremen. The steamer,
II will be remembered, formerly ran between New
York and Georgetown, and after passing into the
hands Of the Government, her name was changed
from " Monticello" TO THE Star " Now her
nape has been changed again, and she resumes
her old title. She is now living at the wharf dis
charging her water casks and preparing to re-
ceive Ia nks from the yard Wofkmen are busily
engaged caulking and pitching her decks and
repairing the slight damage done her in the Sew
ais Point engagement. Taking into consldera-
ton the number of shots red from the battery, her
escape Is almost miraculous. The inexperience
of tue gunners, however, was manifested by the
wild manner in which they fired, on Sunday
night out Of seventy I've shots, only three touched
the steamer. Only one shot struck her hull, and
that was about six feet from the water, making
hole not more than three inches in diameter.
Three other shots took effect In her upper cabins,
tearing of few panels, and knocking out
from the railing by one Of these shots, and driven
into a post several inches These, with three
MIME balls Of three volleys fred from the beach,
were the only shots that struck the steamer at all
Neither was any one hurt, except powder boy,
whose ANGLE was bruised by shell which rolled
against his leg on the deck. She Is armed with
one lO-inch pivot gun forward, and tive 81 poun-
ders AFT Last Monday she left at Newport News
200 men, and other vessels soon after left about
= $50 men. In the SewalPs Point engagement
she could not batter down the sand banks thrown
up, but succeeded in dismounting the guns
Thee have been replaced, together with several
Others OF heavy calibre. She will remain at the
iron tanks and other conveniences before going
farther.
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MARRIED..

To THE AEFLIcTKD!-Be sure TO read the sdver.
tisement of McLean's Strengthening Cordial and
Blood Purifier. in another column. IF
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FATAL ACCIDENTS FROM FIRE-ARMs.-It Is a
rule amongst English sporsmen never to allow
the muzzle Of gun to come opposite the body of
W ould not this be a good rule to be adopted In
our army, where there are so many inexperienced
young men7
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PENNIES.
Persons desiring pennies will always ind them
for exchange at the Star OfEoe counter.
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All Quiet at Frederick,
New York Markets.

Frederick. May 3I-No military have arrived
here vet All is quiet here.
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DRuNMED OUT-Yesterday afternoon, James
Jackson, a member Of Company A, Of the New
York Ninth Regiment, having declined TO muster
into the service, was drummed out Of the regiment
The ''drunming our' attracted large crowd
Jackson was dISobed Of his uniform, and a suit
of common tweed given him. He was large
man, nearly or quite six feet tall, about 80 years
Of age, and OF dark complexion. AtNinth street
be was let 60, and started to run, the crowd fol-
lowing, throwing, kicking, yelling and hooting
at him frig btening the poor fellow nearly out OF
bis senses Fortunately be got into the hands Of
citizens who took him to the ONCE OF Justice
Dom, where be was protected until chance wa:
given him TO escspe from the city, which b. did
by taking the turnpike road to Baltimore. Jack.
son has three brothers In the service all faithful
and true men.