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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-10
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It the sns,ny were killed. We got two siAes Ave 4
sabrss one navy pistol and one barge. Three cheers
III Capt sKirls sns his brave boys long may they
diva After the fght trey comunencsd FIRING at I
Mr. Gresham's house. very large one. They fired
$50 times; 1e Of that number Struck The vessel
is very much injured The mother Of Mr.. Gresham,
an old lady Of eighty years Of age, was in bed A
cannon, ball in passing through the house, cut Oh
the soaking from the bed, on which she was, and
aaother ball passed within four inches Of her head;
bat as have stated, no one was injured, save one
ssesss he lost his life by one of the balls All
things considered, think this little battle equals
Sumter and Bethel Church. Truly the Lord is with
us Let us continue to look to him and we have
nothing to fear. e, > -s5 Is FARNHAM. :.
- "a >7@i,Sa t'.ei-
TsntA from Booneviile- McCulloch with Il, 900
s Troops jackson with GOO Horse-AM Right
in Missouri. s-,...-..
Major General Price, who had sufficiently recov-
cred from his recent illness to resume his active
duties ordered the retirement of the State troops
near Lexington, under General Rains, toward the
Arkansas line, on Friday morning last. About
$4,000 State troops marched under this order, two
thirds of whom were well armed. 1t is now de-
nitely ascertained that Major Ben McCulloch, with
12,OOO troops. was encamped on the Missouri bor-
der at Maysville, Arkansas, at the southwest cor
nef OF the State OF MSS0url-Wn0 QecllneQ 10 enCer
the State except upon the authoritative invitation
of the constituted authorities of the State of Mis-
souri,. .... ....
Major Ben McCuiloch had under his escort large
quantity of heavy and light arms Of the best variety
known to modern warfare, besides munitions of war
and military stores of all kinds. This statement of
McCoulochs position refers to the date of the 10th
Of June Governor Jackson on the 18th of june with
six hundred mounted men left Bonneville, marching
rapidly in the direction of McCulloch's position
which he would probably reach by the 22d or 2Sd
Of June. 1t is most probable, therefore, that we'll
appointed and we'll armed force, composed of Mis-
souri, and Arkansas troops will form in Southwest
Missouri the present week, numbering $4,000 or
10000 men, and the public will very soon be furn-
ished with marked and decisive results of this con-
fic involving the preservation ofthe hts and civil
government Of the people of Missouri.
All the State troops marching Southwark from
Lexington had furnished their own supplies, teams,
wagons and equipments Of all descriptions, and
with rations for two weeks, without depending up
on the State for any of these supplies. This state
ment is made upon the authority Of a gentleman
who is personally cognzant of the facts, and whose
name would be sufficient voucher in this COM
munity for the truth of these statements.
One thousand of these troops, armed with Minnie
muskets, under admirable drill. commanded by
Captain Kelly, who has been elected Colonel of the
regiment-&. Louis Journal.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1861-07-10
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June rs, 1851.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

Tue GREAT FIRE IN LoNDON.-On our
first page will be found an interesting arii-
Gle from the London Times, in relation to
the great fire in that city, which begun on
the afternoon OF June 22d. 1t was the
most destructive cOnaagration that has oc-
CURED there since the great fire of 1866.
The total loss is estimated at $40, 900 900,
although The area burned over was only
about three acres. The buildings destroyed
we're mostly warehouses. nine stories heb,
and stored with oil, tallOw, hemp, saltpeter,
aud other innammabIe articles. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the spon
taneous combustion of hemp. The most of
the buildings we're reputed to be ire-proof,
but the brick and iron walls were melted
down by the great beat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

nation has been received from Hawaii up to
June 7th, and we learn that ships mast had
drifted ashore below the harbOr of Kawalunalee
in Kau, and is seventy-six feet long. The lower
part OF the mast which was between decks is
squared and finished as If it had been used as a
rack for guns. 1t is supposed that it is the Le-
wants mast. 1t went on shore three months
ago. II it should prove to be the Levant's the
proof will be conclusive that the ship did not
founder, but was wrecked on a reef, rock, or is
land, in the Pacific, and If this view is correct,
may not some of the officers and crew be alive?
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE BULKHEAD-Tbe Transcript of this
morning gives Conuess q sort Of friendly
stab, on account of his vote for the bulk
head measure in 1860, and intimates that
he will lose large number Of votes in San
Francisco because he supported the bill.
We are Informed by gentleman who has
lately resided for some months at the Bay.
and who is opposed to Couness on political
grounds, that the bulkhead matter will be
40 iujuryto him in that city, Nearly ev-
srybOdy in San Francisco is in favor of a
bGlkhead; but the great bue-and-cry against
the Parsons Bill was raised by interested
parties who wanted the franchise them.
selves, The Transcript may as well come
out aud oppose Conness openly, as to do it
in sneaking, roundabout way.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

JUDGE LANDRUM.-The Northern Argus
thus alludes 10 a scurrilous attack on Judge
LandIum, the Democratic candidate for
State Treasurer, by writer in the Mays
vile Express:
Some person, under a fictitious signature, has
written scurrilous letter, dated at Shasta, to
the Marysville Express, charging Judge Land
rum with some acts that are notOriously false.
1t is true that Mr.. Landrum was once mem
toned in Grand Jury report, but the same
characters we're above reproach. The Grand
Jury never attempted to indict Judge Landrum,
as some of the papers have intimated. And in
this connection, we can state, that some of the
very Grand Jury who censured him, are now
supporting him warmly, and not altogether on
account of party considerations. The charge
made that he is gambler is an untruth, and he
has not tasted drop Of strong drink for two
years, and has been an honorable member of
the order of the Sons of Temperance for nearly
the same period, and yet it is attempted to make
out this man a drunkard. The occupation of a
villifer must be a mean calling. Another state
ment made bv the writer to the Express, that
Judge Landrum is unpopular at his old home,
is without the least foundation in fact. At
Briggsville, which he has always claimed as his
home, only two men have been found thus far
who refuse TO give him hearty support. The
vote that he will receive in this county on the
day Of election, will be sufficient Tefutation OF
the mean attacks made upon an honorable man
by such papers as the Bulletin and others of
that schOOl.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

COIL or THE ANACONDA.-COl FOruev
writes from Washington to the Philadelpb,s
Press as foll,w
The movements of the several divisions Of n.
American army in Virginia are evidently tend.
ing to point which must result in the crisis ~
battle. The commander of the traitor forcss
is the late Quartermaster-General Johnston. ~
the United States army, an experienced soldier
accustomed to the strategy Of war, and fighting
almost to maintain himself from ignominious
death. The immense body of troops thrown
across the Potomac to strengthen Gen. Mellow.
ell, and sent forward within the last few dav,
via Harrisburg and Carlisle, to reinforce Gen.
Patterson, show that Gen. SCOTS programme
is being steadily carried out, and that his plan
Of surrounding the enemy is on the eve of real.
ization. Many of those who censured the course
Of the eLieutenant-G General have abandoned com.
plant, and are now nervously awaiting the is.
sue.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

TEMPORARY LoAN.-The Treasury Depart
ment made temporary loan for $1,000 900. in
Wall street to-day, through Mr.. Cisco, the
New York Sub-Treasurer, on sixty-day Treas
ury Bills bearing six per cent. per annum in
tercst, at par. The authority was received by
telegraph at noon, and before three o'clock the
whole amount was subscribed by the Banks and
Bankers of the Street, and upwards of S3, ,000,-
O0O of the amount deposited with the Sub
Treasurer in bullion. Double the sum could
no doubt have been raised had the immediate
necessities Of the Department, in anticipation
of the action Of Congress on the Ways and
Means for the War required it.-[N. Y. Times,
July 9th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

Tue SUNDAY LAW, passed at the last ses-
sion of the Legislature, takes effect from
aud after to day. 1t prohibits any person
from keeping open any store, workshop, bar,
saloon, banking house, or other place Of
business. under penalty of fifty dollars
Hotels, boarding houses, restaurants, tav.
erns, livery stables. retail drug stores, and
such manufacturing establishments as ale
necessarily kept in continued operation, aud
the sale of milk, fresh meats and vegetables
are excepted from the provisions of the act.
Saloon keepers complain, aud perhaps not
without reason, that while hotels aud res
taurant keepers can keep open their estab-
lshments aud sell liquor as part of their
business, they are liable to punishment for
d ing the same thing. The cOnstitutiOnality
of the law will doubtless be tested befoI e
The Supreme Court, and there is not much
doubt that the law will be sustained.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE WAR AND SLAvERY.-The House OF
Representatives have adopted resolution, IN
rrOduced by Mr.. LOvejOy of ILL.,, declaring that
il is no part of the dutyo of United States troops
TO capture and return to their masters fugitive
slaves. This proposition received some 5Oneg-
ative votes cast chiefly by those who are quite
as much opposed as ITS mover, to the capture
of slaves of rebel masters, during the insurrec-
ton. But LOvejoy's proposition is very broad
one. Its terms repudiate absolutely all the OBJ
legations of the fugitive slave law. makes no
distinction between the runaway slaves of reb-
el or loyal men, and forbids the employment
of federal soldier, even as a posse under
United States Marshal to execute the law for
the rendition of fugitiyes. 1t is for this rea-
son that Lovejoy's proposition was opposed
by so decided vote, and that many leading
Republican presses, including the Albany Eve
ming Journal, have openly denounced 1t as un-
wise and unjust. Nevertheless, the war is rap
idly enlarging the number of those who favor
the abolition Of slavery in the rebel States as
a war measure, and the readest means of
crushing out the rebellion. 1t is difficult to
realize how like weed this sentiment grows.
"Disunion is abolition" said Wendell Phillips
long ago, and therefore he was openly for dis
union. And nothing can be clearer than that
the tendency of the rebellion is to break down
in the Northern mind and utterly eradicate
the sentiment which hitherto has revOlted al
the idea of any interference with slavery in the
States where it exists. 1t is freely predicted to-
day, by intelligent men who have always been
among the truesI Northern friends of the South,
that ii the rebellion lasts until December next,
Congress will instruct the leaders of our armies
to proclaim negro emancipation in every State
they are compelled to enter for the vindication
of the Constitution and the maintenance Of the
Government. 1t is sincerely to be hoped that
the rebels will not push their mad schemes so
far as TO bring about sucha result Washing
ton Letter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01
THURSDAY EVENING, AUG. /, 1881.

POLITICAL SPEAKING.-HOn. John Con-
ness, Democratic candidate for Governor,
and Henry Edgerton, candidate for Con-
gress, are announced to speak at San Juan
on Thursday evening, August 9th, at Ne.
vada on Saturday evtning. August 10th.
aud ct Grass Valley on Monday evening
the 18th. They speak at MarysvilIe on
the 9th.
Il. G. Whitman, Democratic candidate for
Supreme Judge, and HOu. J. W. McCorkle,
will speak at Grass Valley on the evening
Of August l4th, at San Juan on the 18th,
and at Forest City on the 10th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

Tx ADVANCE ON MANAssAs.-In the de-
tails Of news brought by the last Pony, we
find many addiliOual telegraphic items reIa-
tive to the advance Of the grand army OF
the rebel stronghold at Manassas Junction.
but nothing of special Importance. The
movement commenced on the morning Of
The I7ih; the Federal columns passed
through Fairfax aud CenTeville, and took
possession of several strong positions which
the rebels abandoned. AT BULBS Run, three
miles from Manassas, the rebels made the
first stand, and fight ensued on the 18th,
resulting In the repulSe Of the Federal
troops, with the loss of twelve killed and
forty wounded. The enemy we're concealed
in ravines and behind their intrenchments.
and it is not known whether they sustained
any LOSE. The latest dates from TentreviIle
are to the 10Th, ut which time the contend
ing armies we're in sight of each other, but
it was not expected that another attack
would be made before the 2lst. The next
Pony will doubtless bring intelligence Of a
big fight or big run.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01
BY rELEGK Phi.
SAX FRAvcIsco. Aug. LIST, 2 P. N.


It is stated in The Alta that dispatches
have been sent East to arrest Austin E.
Smith, late Navy Agent at San Francisco,
and that if the steamer on which be sailed
arrives at New York with him on board he
will be captured.
About one o'clock this morning Gre
broke out in the oue-story buildings on the
east side of Davis street, between WASH
inRton and Oregon, consuming them en-
tirely as well as the two-story building Oc-
cupied as liquor saloon by Mr.. DOnnally,
on the corner Of Washington. The fire ap'
pearcd to have originated in Coy q Coz
vegetable establishment. The adjoining
one-story building was occupied by Water
man & Co., also vegetable commission
dealers. The next was Gardner X Co. vim
egar distillery, these composed the one
story buildings. and were completely burned
down with their contents, while only the
trout shells of the Washington House and
the two story building, corner Washington
street, are left standing. The contents Of
the two latter being mostly saved.
The Panama steamer which sailed to-day
had 200 passengers aud S1,37O,443 So iu
treasure.
Mr.. Hitler, merchant here, who was an
nounced as one of the Vice Presidents al
the secession meeting last night will pub
lsh a card this afternoon stating that be is
not member of that party nor affiliated
Herewith, and that his name was used with
out his knowledge or consent, and their
New York house gave as much as any 9th.
er house in that city to equip Col. Bakers
California Regiment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

FALsE.-The report telegraphed from
San Francisco, some days ago, to the effect
that an attempt had been made to assassi
nate Gov. Nye, while on his way to Wash
oe, appears to have been manufactured out
of whole cloth. Nothing Of the kind was
heard of in Washoe until the report reached
there from California.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

TnE comet lately visible in the north
western heavens, it is computed, approached
within about l2,OOO,OOO of miles of the
earth. 1t was first discovered by Mr.. A. f.
Thatcher, an astrOlogist of New York City,
on the 4th of April last. Donat's comet,
about which some fear was expressed by
timid people, on account of its proximity tC
oar globe, was never nea-er than So, ,OOO, 900
of miles.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

UNFoUNDED.-We see it stated in some Of
the Republican papers, that Mr.. Mcconnell,
our candidate for Governor, is relative Of JEFF
ferson Davis. This we are informed is an err
ror. Mr.. Mcconnell is not related to, OF in any
way connected with Davis. The probable source
of the error is the fact that Mr.. NJ. was reared
by brother-in-law, who is nearly connected by
marriage with the family of Col. Davis. We
make this correction by authority Marysville
Express.
We have have heard Mcconnell say. on
two or three different occasions, that he was
related to JEFF. Davis. 1t may be, however,
that the relationship is merely by marriage.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE Brecki ridge meeting held yesie,ds,
evening at San Francisco, was the scene Of
wild excitement. Mcconnell irtt attemnted
to speak. but was interrupted by cries Of
who fred the first gunF "Remember
Sumter!" &c. He was followed by Shattuck
aud Barber, who were interrupted in sim.
liar manner. but no collision occurred.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE Loyal AND Seeded STATEs.-Tbe
eleven seeded States contain an area Of
737 ,O4S square miles, aud total pOpula
ton of 9 9.O96. .SO5, Of which .576 $50 are free
aud $500 ll6 are slaves. The loyal States
aud Territories have an area of 2.252.952
square miles, and total population Of 22,-
322 9S6. of which only 432 6S5 are slaves.
In the loyal States there are about 4,OOO,.
900 of persons capable Of bearing arms, aud
about 200, 900 ia the seeded States. Ac.
cording to the census Of 1860. the valne Of
the real aud personal property Of the loyal
States is SlO9OO, .OO7 Of the seeded
States $500. .lG5 1898. The difference in
The wealth of the two sections is really
much greater than indicated by the fore
going figures. At least one.third Of The
property Of Secessia is in slaves; but in
estimating the wealth of nation, slaves
can no more be counted as property than
freemen who work for their living. The
warlike resources at the command Of the
Government, as compared with those Of the
rebels, is about in the proportion of four
to one.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE GREAT UBIQUITOUs.-Th Bulletins
Washington correspondent says that Ned
MCGOWAN is in that city. 1t seems that he
has been at the North all summer, aud had
nothing to do with the secession movements
in Arizona aud Western Texas. Ned de
clares himself sound Union man, and au-
uounces his purpose of returning to Arizona
via ST. Louis and Santa Fe, to aid in ad.
vancing the Union sentiment in that regiou.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

FLAG FOR THE FIRST New HAMPSHIRE
REGIMENT.-A number Of the citizens of
San Francisco, natives Of the Granite State,
have prepared magnificent flag to be for.
warded on the first Of August, and present
ed to the first New Hampshire regiment of
volunteers, which is now stationed on the
banks of the Potomac.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE FAIR of the Sonoma County Agri.
cultural and Mechanical Society will be
held at Santa Rosa on the oath of Septem-
Der next, and continue till the 9th. Two
hundred premis ms, valued at $2,239 will
be awarded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

DETENTION OF MAILs.-The overland mail
coaches which arrived st Middle Gate on
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, brought no
through mails. The cause ia the failure to
connect, the bridges on the Hannibal and
st. Joseph railroad having been burned, of
which we have already received advices by
Pony.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

Quick THEW. S. O'Conner arrived at
Carson City by late Overland stage from the
East, having left London thirty-one days before.
This is undoubtedly the first instance in which
the trip has been made in that time. Thirty
one days from the city of London to the Sierra
Nevada mountains, and one half that time
spent on one fourth of the journey in travel
ling by horse power.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE LA PORTE FIRE.-The total loss by
the fire at LaPorte, on Friday last, is va
riously estimated at from $780, 10 $780,.
900. About $4,000 was covered by insu-
rance.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

HOUsE BURNT.- On Sunday morning. July
2ls', new two story hOuee, occupied by
J. A. and 81. Stevenson, abOnt two miles
from Ukiah City, was destroyed by fire.
with all it's contents. The loss is stated at
from $1,000 to S1.4OO. The fire is suppos.
ed to have been the work Of an incendiary
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01
A DICTATORSHIP FOR THE SOUTH.-The
Paris correspondent of the New York

Times relates The following:
have just been informed that the agents Of
the Southern Confederacy at Paris have formal
ly made proposition in writing to young Cap
tain Bonaparte, formerly of Baltimore, to ac-
cept the position of Military Dictator of the
Southern confederacy, with crown at his dis
pOsal whenever he may deem it necessary to
assume the dignity. Ii anything were wanting
to prove the moral and political degradation
into which the politicians of the slave States
have fallen, surely this last effort furnishes the
coup de grace. When any considerable Sec
tion of great country has fallen as low as this
in the scale of morality, little Of the purifying
influence of the sword, independent Of any
question of secession or slavery, will do no
harm. Fortunately for him, Captain Bona
parte (as well as his grandmother, Madam Pat
terson Bonaparte,) goes for the Union, and the
aptAin refused the unclean and unnatural
proposition in the most decided way.
There is probably no truth in the fOregO-
ing statement. A military dictatorship OF
the Southern Confederacy, with the prospect
of an opportunity to declare himself En-
peror, after the fashion of the First aud
Third Napoleons, would be too tempting a
bait for Bonaparte to leave untouched.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

DIR. MUNs0N, who lately disappeared from
the Mint, and was supposed to have com.
mitted suicide on account Of the trOu bles in
that institution, has resigned, and is sue.
ceeded by G. Dexter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

Bee CULTURE.-Tbis pursuit has been
tried ia the vicinity of Columbia, but prov
ed unsuccessful Oh account of the insufli-
cheney of food from the large number OF
swarms introduced.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

RESIGNATION OF GENERAL LEE.-Simon-
ton writes from Washington to the Bulletin
that there is no longer any doubt that General
Lee has resigned his position in the Southern
army.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

MAN named Kennedy fell into a shaft sixty
feet deep in the Golden Gate Tunnel at Virgin
ia City, few days ago, and broke his back,
causing his death.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

CAPITOL CoNTRAcT.-The contract for
the construction Of that portion OF the State
Capitol left incomplete by Mr.. Fennell, has
heen awarded to Capt. Conner. Of Stockton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

B. f. KENDALL, Of Washington Territory,
has been appointed Superintendent of Indian
Affairs in that region.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

THE Spirit OF the Times says the Broderick
Monument Fund amounts to Sc, 900, and urges
the committee to commence the erection OF
monument to cost $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

CHARLES III. HAMPSTEAD, late Superintend-
snt OF the San Francisco Mint, has resumed
the practice Of the law.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01

TOBACCO has been raised in Yuba county,
which is pronounced by competent judges to be
equal to the best Havana.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01
For District Judge.
JOHN i. CALDWELL

JOHN IL CALDW ELAs
For Senator,
j. Ii, JOHNSON.
For Assemblymen,
yoS;H y;Gi EAsTMAS' NTRaAN' w. " y " ESpER' wI&Gs
For Sheriff.
CHA II Il E 5 X II N IT,
For County Clerk,
u. u, LAYTON,
For Treasurer,
HENRY EVERETT,
For District Attorney,
THOMAS II. HAWLEYs
For Collector,
JOHN HUSSEY.
For Recorder,
AOGH Ii. THOMPSON.
For Assessor,
FERGUS LEARYs
For Surveyor.
j.. u. GAMBLE.
For Public Administrator,
MICHAEL BURNS
For Coroner,
w. G. POPE.
Supervisor 2d District,
DIP WALTER.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-01
Yepada 2elnnfrat.

OctAVian HOOgs, Is our Agent for San Fran
cisco. He is authorized to receive advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same.
A, BadIam, Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento
70 receive Advertisements and collect for the same.