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largo promotion Of domestic ttcrs written ny educated
persons and particularly women deficient in one or
both Of these respects.
In view Of these obor facts the Postmaster General
suggests that valuable dead letters when returned TO
their owners should BIO charged with treble tho ordinary
rate Of postage COMPRISING one rate Tor retufn transport
alton to the dead letter Office rate for registration
thore and one rate for return transportation to the
writer's owners
treaty with Mexico has been concluded, awaiting the
ratification by Mexico, establishing q common inter-
national rate of twenty-five cents letters with other
useful provisions.
The Postmaster General has accepted the offer made in
1857 by Great Britain for reduction Of the international
between the two countries letters from twenty
four to twelve cons which, however, has not We, gono
into operation, awaits the response Of the British
ofice.
The above abstract presents merely few OF tho points
OF the important report
Tho Postmaster General gives at length his reasons
tho change Of for disoyalty Not only II
unsafe no says to entrus tho transportation OF the
mails 70 porso who refused failed to recognise tho
sanctity Of OATH but 10 continue payment Of public
money TO the enemies Of the government and their allies
to give direct aid and comfort TO treason in arms.
We could not thus permit this branch OF government TO
contribute TO It's own overthrow.
The Postmaster General also gives his for
GLIDING dsloya publications from tho mails. 10 await
tho results Of slow judicial prosecution TO allow crime
TO DO consummated with the expectation Of subsequent
punishment instead Of preventing its accomplishment by
prompt and direct interference or the presented
Tor his action upon the principles which he names, ho
has ORDER excluded from the mails twelve Of those
treasonhble publications Of which several had been pre-
vionsly presented by tho grand jury cendiary and
hostile 70 constitutional authority.
While tho Postmaster General did not claim the author
~ TO suppress newspaper, however disloyal and
reasonable its contents the department could not be
called upon to give them circulation 1t could not and
would not interfere with the freedom secured by law
but IL could and did obstruct tho dissemination Of that
license which without the pale OF the constitution
and law. The mails established by the United States
government could not upon known principles OF law
public right be used for its destruction. As well could
tho common carrier be legally required to transport
machine designed for the destruction Of the vehicle
veyng 1t, or an nnkeeper BIO compelled to entertain
> traveller whom he knew to BIO intending TO commit
robbery in his house.
He finds these views supported by tho high authority
Of the late Chief Justice Story Of the Supreme Court Of the
United States, whose opinion he quotes.
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because people prcser 90 hold II rather than take
Confederate notes bonds pay On The contrary
negroes are very cheap For six hundred dollars you
buy negro worth astecn hundred. They considered
groes Is exorbtant great many French families
preparing to leave persuaded that business is al end
till the close Of tho war.
have thus given you brief but truthful eptome u
Affairs IN New Orleans. Tho place seems ko vast
prison. ard appear to myself like escaped pris-
oner what s little singular, nobody on tho pauta-
lions appears To know what tho officially is OF course
they are all told the North is attempting conquer hcn
But they really very ignorant q refor TO the small
planters and can't understand what is all about Rest
assured when the tide turns aud turn IL must the coun
ter revolution viii be rapid and effective than was
the revolt itself let the North gain decisive vico
ry, and speak confidently of retarn TO reason by
conservative Louisiana,
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Total, 20 vessels or. ASS
The first operation Of this kind, it win be recoectei
directed against ocracoe Inlet, Of the
en.rancesto Mbemarlc and Pamlico sounds These mt
holes they have to be called afforded facilities
for praeers TO escape the vigilance Of cruisers and
enabled them to easily oade the blockade HNteras and
0cracokc nlcs being now Theoretically closed, the
by the forts which in the possession Of troops
and the other by vessels sunk in the manner indicated
there longer any chance Of their giving US trouble
The water approaches TO Savannah have probably by this
time been dealt with in the way, and in few days
the vessels above specified and comprising the third
petition OF this character will sail for Charleston block
up that harbor. few more operations of this kind
against the robe ports and shall leave foreign govern
mcnts but little ground OF against the aociencv
OF the blockade.
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THE MISSISSIPPI EypEnrrION

The Memphis papers publish full accounts Of the pro
posed expedition down the Mississippi The withdrawal
OF the troops from Soathwest Missouri intended to
strengthen this movement Six gunboas have been built
at ST. Louis, and they arc receiving their arma-
mens Large reinforce ns had been received at Cairo
and other federal Gangs and IT is supposed that there
will be at least one hundred thousand tho expedi
ton The Confoderates are busy their preparations to
resist any attempt 60 pass down the Mississippi Bat
teres being erected the shole and, when il is
practicable the channel is being narrowed by sinking ob-
swuctions. Throughout Tennessee meetings have been
held and the people have volunteered man resist
the advance Of the fedoras. General Sidney Johnston
has command OF the Confederate forces In letter to
Governor Rector of Arkansas in which hc requests that
tho Governor dsband all volunteers who have enlisted
for twelve mouths, (uneas they ARIA and equip them
Selves he states that he had ample force Tie people
had responded to his call with great aacrty and he con
graduates the Governor his ability resist any inya-
sion,
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MOVEMENTS In KENTUCKY,
rErom the Norfolly Dny ROok Nov % /

NASrIvIsR, Nov. u. 1851
Movements at Louisville and elsewhere in Kentucky in
dictate early movements Two three regiments have
arrived at Louave daily and been forward towards
Bowling Grsen.
Nelson's command has been withdrawn from Preston
burg TO the mouth Of the Sandy, whence il taken
~ Louisville.
Wild Cat and Camp Dick Robinson troops were seen
concentrating at Danviifa and Crab Orchards.
The Louisville CsaYir OF to-day learns that squad OF
twelve men went to FRANKLIN, KY, yesterday to arrest
some Linconites who committing deprodstions in
tho noisborhooi The Lpcolnites collected tho num-
Der Of twelve in house, of their number fred on our
troops killing one and woundng two; troops charged
on the hous, set it on fire and burned the house and all
the men in it except two, who escaped
detachment Of twenty Ave cavalry arrived at Franklin
last night to arrest the par ties implicated.
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Arrivals and Departures.

UETAft
LIvxapoor-Sieamsbip Bohemian, from Portland
winsow aud chin, Miss WinAosy, Miss Fstzpa&'
Neadle aud lady, Of New York; Mr. Place, 81 knsia
Nichll0. Mr. Gordon, Mr. BadH, Mr. Evans, Mr. Muir,
I'm, ] FoMy Mr. Rannd and Mr. Wells, of Montreal; y
Davidson, or Gl4sgow; r Lonsdaie, Norhurn, Goorg
head. HUI Bncnheli and Frs Swindle Of Toron'
Moore, lady and child. Of Detroit; C'sArs Q, a.
Vermont, II SaIgch, " c Round, Thomas Eddr,go, II
n..nSrt Doher,y,G AJeGKson and Rcber.s OF EostS
M,purney, Of Chicago; w IL Eeils, 0, 81 s,cIfn, "
Gauhawsen and two children, n ~ John u
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Court CaIerdar-This Day.

srray,fr Courr.--Pnrt mos. 1893, l5l7, 1879
i3SS l3so, 1870. 1901, 1905, 1907 Tart I-Nos. lis
lcs 4, fjs, e2s, 1919, lilo. 1850 1862 1i6s, 1890
$40 1885 l2e4' 1888, 1868, 1870. General Tern
,ourned for term special Term nemurrers-No
la- 15s. l59 Irl, le2, 1G3, l64 les, 1856, 1871, 10
I'm ana Fset--Nos. y22, as A76, All, 81, SIS, As
lsS 4sT, $50. 100. Preferred Causes.-calendar '
called al IL O'Clock, neon.
srrkl.toR Coupr--rar. Nos. III, 1859, 1891
$500, 1888 1907, 1900 261l, 25l5, 2sl7, 1925 2627
1881. Part II---Nos. 1876, 277B, 1855, as40, 25o0
2s4s, $780, 1857 1854, cs5s, $500, 1852 as64, 2s66
COMMON PLgAs.--Part mos. 1865, 1913, 1886,
1868 1869, 1910. 1871, 1852, 1893, 1851 1881 lSse
1852, I4l7, ll2s, S2i, 1850, 1873, ts72, 1878,
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TELEGRApHIC ACCOUNTS.

BALrAoRx, Dec. 8, 1881.
Tho following toms gathered from Southern pa.
pers:--
The reported removal Of the capital from Richmond TO
Nashville is incorrect
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THE THIRD STONE FLEET.
The Harbor OF Chsrlesfon to be Blocked
Up-N nmes and Tonnage OF the Vessels
S,e x4rr-

EMP1UytU, EKCs, &C
Another feet Of vessels viii ba ready to sail in few
days. tho purpose of blocking up tho water approaches
to Charleston. carries upwards Of elk thousand tons q
stone which will be sunk in the channel between Morris
and Sullivan Islands, and In the Stone Breach md other
incts running into the harbor. The following the
and tonnage Of the vessels (wenty in ally which
have been purchased by tho Navy Department for this
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Weather at Montreal.

MONTREAL, Doc. 3, 1861.
Tho weather here I, cold and clear, Tho thermometer
stands at tep degrees above zero,
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THE REBEL GOVERNMENT

PRESIDENTIAL ULECT0BS Or TEE BOGUS
CONEEDERACY.
The electors chosen &c Their otcs for President and
Vice President Of the rebel oneegsoy viii moot to-day ri
the seats Of goverpnen ~ the respective states anl
finish their rebellion wot The ucrnber or electors
which each State q entitled, under !bo arportonsat Of
the Provisional Congress IL shos shesonowng ta1l9--
Alabama. IL NORTH Carolina ....... ~
Arkansas. .............. S0nth earpaa.t
Florida ...........,, Tennessee. .+.+........ 13
Seorsh... leAsStts..
Louisiana. ..........." virginia. ~
mississippi. ..,.........
Total.
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DOWN UPON THE spECULAToRs.

f0tKj
Let recruiting scrgoan.s in oyery town and county OF
the Southern ccnieeracy be directed by law to impress
FOR service during he war, without the Privilege of fur
nishing substitute any and every who has spcc.
lated specializing is interested In Specializing the
wants Of the goycnnen the soldiers tho community
whether the sxtortioner be under or forty five years
q
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MEMBERS ELECT or THE LOUISIANA LIE.
GlSLATIrKE =


From tho New Orleans Picayune Nov III
We present list OF the elected to the Iepis.
lature as fer Us heard from
Lining 'oe.-T. g. Davidson, Representative
NatchVshss.-J. N. b. Tucker REPRESENTATIVE
WLu--W. Walker, Representative
IeRsas.-A. Snyder and L. Mason, Representatives
Ioi'.te CoapeeF L. Claiborne aud G. Damourelle Jr
Representatives.
81. John tho Bapist.-J. Bossier, Representative
ST. Land,y-A q. Guidry, J. N. Moore, J. ]. Morgan
aud X. j. smith Jr., Representatives.
Ldfdycie.-Guilbeau, Representative.
Morehoae.-C. Q. Davenport, Representative
Lafourche-O. Harang aud r. N. Ogden Representa-
tives.
Sc Charlcs-L. Wales Representative
Raptdes.-T d. Helm, J. ?. Eddleman and j. r. An
drews, Representatives
ST. James-J. X. Gaudct and E. Legendre, Representa-.
tives.
Ascension-R J. Babin and E. +. Morehsad, Represen.
tativos.
Assumption. Foley and Desire Leblanc Repre-.
sentatives.
Pea,aiaion.-E 4. Gilbeau, Representative.
West FIiciand-MaigAan and Richardson, Representa-
uves.
The following the senators-
Dr. j. A. Scudday, from tho district Of st. Charles and
I2fbuTchs.
T. Amcdee Tate and r. II wightman, district Of Ascea.
sion, Assumption and Terrebonne.
Lewis Texada district Of Rapdes.
Gen. Rowey, district Of West kecssas Pointe Coupee
aud Avoyeies.
s. R. 0swait district Of Concorda Madison aud Tersss
Alex Barrow and J. H. MISE, district OF East and West
Eaton Rouge aud East folicaia.
Bupuy, district Of fberviIe
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
Democrats and Republicans.

The Nevada Journal says we counsel our
fellow Democrats how they can deieat the
Republicans, aud adds.
"Why defeat the Republicans? 1t i agreed
that to ensure an early settlement OF eNlsu'S
difficulties it is the dty OF all men VINO are
devoted to the Union to stand by the Ad-
niui-,la,ion in its efforts to preserve It,
We do stand by the Administrations in Its
efforts to preserve the Union, but how can
the strongest support be concentrated Upon
the Chicago platform? No. Then the or
ganization that is Identified with the Chicago
platform does not, in our humble opinion, oe-
cupy the strongest Union position. We
know that the Republicans generally are
true to the country, and We do not believe
they would regard Union victory as a de-
feat, even though their party PLATFORM III
common autobiography conlriyahces shou'o
be burned in the fight We headed a para
graph chow to defeat the L Ppblica"s. III
order to answer an iutefrogatory often pro
pounded by Union loving Seccs-ionia.s. We
believe that the Democratic Union party Will
enter the campaign with good Union condi-
dates, and with sound Union sentiments In
scriJed on It's bauncrs Wewill train in none
but loyal company, come what may.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

Cuts feet very light draushti boy and beir OF
,IrI. ar ,,.n.. can run it, n lIrrtE GIANT" in tlir
talI grass las taken the Grand Gll Medal Of Honor
ana one thousand francs the Great French Natoh-
N. rEIrrbur, Exhibitions Germany, June, 500. FIRST
Premium m III. United State, Society, Sci femNer,
1859. First Premium at the Yorkshire NgieaItQrAI
Society. August l>G0 First Premium at The ne" '''-
ss ,I Vermont state Fairs, aud thc limited number
ytd u California last season gave not only SAT- '-
faction, but great 5ratifca.iun that snrh Machine
could be h4d The complimentary notices l} 'e"'r
from pur.l .scrs were numerous. fIc loN Vrre and
great efficiency of ti NIschincmaacs it the -amrr =
HepmGe, and places it within the reach of tie small
est cultivators.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

TnEArER-This institution was well at
tended, last night, and the acting, singing,
dancing, etc. gave general satisfaction
Monday night will be the last, and the
management and dramatic company have
rendered a complimentary benefit to Walter
Bray on that occasion. Mr.. Bray is II fine
actor, and deserves rousiug benefit In his
line, he has not a superior in the State.
Asplendid bill will be presented on Mon
day night, embracing every variety of enter
tainment which has been produced during
the lasttwo weeks. The entire company vii,
appear
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
Letter from Rev. Mr.. Smeathman TO his
ParishOneIs.

We are requested to publish the following
letter:
To the Pensioners Of S. Johns church, Ma
rysviAe.
My DEAR BRETHREN In few days trust
under Gods blessing to return TO my Parish,
nv mission accomplished Meanwhile have
found it impossible to supply the pulpit; thus
YOU have been without services for one Sun
day. and of necessity the ensuing Sabbath
must still leave you unprovided This |
deeply regret, yet it is unavoidable, for the
higher duty-and this labor devolyes upon
me-is to rescue the Church Of Christ in the
important district of Marysylle.
If we fail now the services Of our beloved
church must be lost to us for many years.
How urgent then is the claim upon each one
of you, my dear friends, to sustain my hands
by your abiding faith and patient coutinn-
ance in well doing. Let not this temporary
cessation in your church worship cause you
to abate one iota of your attachment and
adherence to the cause of Christ. Soon
shall return, when shall expect you to come
out earnestly on the Lords side, and by YOU
liberal donations fill up that which may b,
deficient
Remember, my dear friends, the pccula
emergencies of your claim, and though yor
may feel that you have done enough, ye
recollect it is but lending TO the Lord, of tina
be it little or much, which lie shall give unt'
thee, and which shall be returned TO you an,
your children's children in manifold blessings
Faint not-be not weary--but by you
earnestness in the good work, let the woll,
at large see that your religion is of that vita
character that will carry you on TO the END
amid all storms and tcmpests.
With aiiectionate regards, | remain you
faithful pastor. II SMEArnMAN.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
NO,HEEE.

3 HAVE this day purchased Of Mr. A. Gavard. hi.
A entire stock in trade, and all the fixtures of his
Watch Ma ing and Jewelrv establishment Situated on
street, between Wells, Fargo Co.'S. and The Tala-
graph ohee. The business ofthe same win hereafter
be conducted, at the same place, in my name ana on
my account. p GFopCl
Marysve, April 25th, 1861. an2G ri
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

RACEs-MAEYsvnLE PARK CouRsE-The
race yesterday was for purse OF $3.50; run
ring race; best three in five A large crowd
of interested spectators were in attendance.
Charlotte Cushman, Copitola and Oregon
contended for the purse 1t was won 10y
Charlotte Cushman in three straight heats
ing was quite exciting The gun was won
by Alb King, who brought down every bird
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

No DoDcrSG,-Those politicians, and their
newspaper organs, whose sole desire is, as
they say to "beat the Black Republicans"
are not the men to trust in times like these
Treason against the Government must be
made to yield, and we hope that all reasona-
atle Union men may see and act upon the
necessity Of IL grand and overwhelming Union
demonstration at the next election. As to the
Organization Of the contest, we regard our
Committee as occupying the position for do
ing the greatest good. We believe The Com
mittee viii improve the opportunity, and sat
i-fy the peopeb 10y the test they propose No
party would he worthy of confidence that
would court the support of incorrigiJle Sc
cessoni,ls
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

RIcoRDER's CouRr-John Doe, d. d., fined
So, which he paid, and left for his country
home james Rouck fighting, continued.
John Bordull, fighting. continued.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
ZEN DOLLAEsS RrwARn.

I osT on the night Of 23l April a Gold BraceIet-
- containing hye rgbys, with small buckle at the
leaving it at this Office, i was lost either on d ST or
Maiden Lane. ''e' o'' Ia. a. y. ~ VI
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

ARREsTs-lIenry Stewart, for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct John Doe, for same
offense
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

RELlGIous-O account of the absence Of
the pastoI, the Rev. David Deal, of Grass
Valley will preach TO- day, in the Methodist
Episcopal church, morning and evening.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

GIVE THE BILL PosTERs \ cHANcE.-The
city Jill posters have petitioned to the Com
mon Council for the privilege Of putting up
their boards on certain streets corners. We
have heard but one opinion expressed upon
the subjec and have conversed with sever
al Aldermen-thot the boys ought to be al
lowed the privilege, as at present they have
no means Of putting up posters in the busi-
ness part of the city.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO WASHJE.
II -EA- s. 5E1DT GrTR. wsyJNr "
-DETWEEN-
DCyvElieviiie s3slI virginia Cisv.
THROUGH IN TWO DAYS!

sN-5gt-,- ageA We are NOW mHlIng two round Irips
.z...3s..s.-il9-. g.-.sl. week,
From E10WnicyiI7c,
Passengers are taken by our saddle horses ana ,nnIs
every MONDAY and THURSDAY, stopping the fir. f
nisht at llowh's Warm Sulphur Springs, in sierra
Valley; thence, next morning, by Concord Coaches
tstopping at steamboat sprus.) through to VIRGINIA
city.
E'Toafa Virginia City
Passengers are taken by stage-y Stear boat Snris
and Iowk's, through in two days to Downievilie tie
THIRD day to Marysyille.
There is no snow on this route, and passengers are
guaranteed pleasant trip in the time named: ha yil-
tire advantage Of a night at the Hot sulphur Sprup,
where all the comforts OF good hotel pre found with
the addition OF that invgorang luxury, Il bath m th.
Springs, which are furnished with the usual facilities
pertaining to such places OF resort.
APPS lm A. RETICKER Aronf
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
The Democratic state Central Commit-

TEE will meet at the City of san Francisco on TUE,-
DAY, the 7th day Of May next at ~ o'clock N. A
general attendance is earnestly requested as business
Of great Importance will come before the Committee.
J.P. uOGE, Chairman.
JoHs A. MONROE, Secretary
At the las. General Meeting Of the Committee, the
following ~esolutson was unanimously adop ed
Res0IU6d, That proxies can be Inferred only upon
members of the State Central Democratic Committee.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

Owing to the unavoidable abserce Of the
Rector, there will be no service at St Johns
Church to-day. Sunday School meets as
usual.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
C0MMIS3I0q AND PJ{GAAoLta
AGENT,
Sam francisco.

ORDERS for the purchuse Of Nsrohardse and arti-
clcs Of every description solicited by the under
signed.
residence in this city of over ten years and an ex-
perence IN tle bu ines, of nearly tn. same length of
time, are considered sufficient to warrant the conf
ocncc of persons in the country who occasionally re
qure to make purchases here thr ugh the AGENCY of
reltablc partyi or who may be looking Tor Il pcrma-
mt Agent in sam Francisco. To either the adyer iser
oilers his services, assuring all who ntrust orders to
hin that no effort shall he spared to execute Their com
missions satisa ctorIy.
All Orders must be accompanied with the Cash or
Citv reference.
Those desiring Information concerning the uuIer-
signed are referred to
j. II. Coghil Il Co.,
G. Langley, Druggist, "
Flint Peabody Co., "
Ira p Rankin,
Ross Dempster & Co., "
J. Anthony Union Office, Sacramento,
And to the Proprietnrs of the NATIONAL DEMOCRAT
n. B.-Urders for Machinery, PauoIurtes, Me ode
ons, Sewing Machines, Watches Jewelry, &c, will be
attended to BY competent judges.
E.. p. EiSHEGs,
Commission and Purchas 4 Agent,
go Washington street, up stairs
Opposite hagures Opera House, san Francisco.
ap21-u
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28

Ir Is no usG.-The organs of the Secession
stripe which strive to make it appear that the
fight before us is betwe II the North and the
South, will find they are attempting an up
hill business The place where man was
born has nothing to do in the matter The
brave hut moderate mnjority of the South are
sound to the back bone in their loyalty to the
Union In this state, some of the most relia.
b!c Union men are men who never saw free
state, while many former Abolitionists are
rampant Scces~ouists.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-28
.rnnnr.s Cnmhineh Rennnr anN Mower,
EIaiues- Illinois Harvester.
Woods Mower.

Cuts 10 feet wide, deposit. the heads into follower
and adjustable to have any required tnSth oI s'Upe
an immensely effective Machine.