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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

REPUBLICAN N0MINEEs.-The following
are the nominations in full, Of the Republi-
can Convention, for State officers
Governor-Leland Stanford, Of Sacramento.
Lieut.. GOVERNOR. f. Chillis, of Trinity.
Congess--T. g. Phelps, of San Mateo; A.
A. Sergeant, of Nevada.
Supreme Court Justice-Edward Norton, OF
San Francisco.
Treasurer-R. d. Ashley, of Monterey.
Controller-R. G. Warren, of San Joaquin.
Attorney General-F. NJ. Pixley, of San
Francisco.
Clerk Supreme Court-F. F. Fargo, Of Ala
media.
State Printer--B. P. Avery, Of Yuba.
Surveyor General--J. F. Houghton, Of So
lano.
Mr.. Stanford, who heads the ticket for
Governor, is said TO be very respectable
gentleman, but not a man of extraordinary
ability. Phelps and Sargant, for Congress,
are fair nominations. aud will carry their
full party vote. Mr.. Norton, the nominee
for Supreme Judge, has for some years been
Judge of one Of the San Francisco Courts,
and lawyers and clients had the utmost
confidence in his integrity and legal knowl-
edge. He has never been known in the
politics Of the State, but has always been,
and we presume is yet, Democrat. He is
now absent from the State and it is not
known whether be will accept the nomina-
tion. Pixley, the candidate for Attorney
General, is somewhat notorious. He has
the reputation of being grand rascal, and
a slanderous, malicious personal attack he
made on Broderick, just previous to the
death of the late Senator, is pretty good
evidence that bis reputation is justly ac-
quired. Mr.. Avery, the editor Of the Marys-
vile Appeal, is very courteous, high.
minded gentleman. He is not, however, a
practical printer, and no more qualified for
the Office than stone-cutter is qualified for
Supreme Judge. The other candidates we
know nothing about.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

FUNERAL OF SENATOR DoUGLAs.-The fol-
lowing account Of the funeral of the late
Senator Douglas, is from Chicago dis
patch of June 7th:
"Business generally was suspended to-day,
the Board of Trade having adjourned yester-
day until Saturday. The banks, jobbing houses
and dry goods stores were all closed, and the
streets at an early hour in the vicinity of the
line of march of the funeral procession were
densely thronged with people, large numbers Of
whom arrived from the country by the morning
trains. At eleven o'clock, amid the tolling Of
bells and firing of minute guns, the procession
moved from Bryan Hail. where since Tuesday
the remains have laid in state, through Clark
and Lake streets to Michigan avenue, thence
to Cottage Grove. The procession was about
two miles in length and occupied an hour in
passing given point. At low estimate, ten
thousand persons were in the cortege. The
military, Government and State officers, mem
bers Of the Legislature, mercantile and legal
professions, Masonic Fraternity, Mercantile
Associations, Fire Department, Typographical
Union and all the benevolent societies Of the
city were out to do honorto the illustrious dead.
The services were conducted by Bishop Duggan, b,
who delivered brief but eloquent Grafton on
the character of the deceased"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

WESTERN VIRGINIA.-The counties oi
Western Virginia have elected delegates
who were to have met in Convention at
Wheeling, we believe, on the 10th inst. A
dispatch by the last Pony states that all the
leading members have agreed not to at
tempt to make a new State, as the State can
not be divided except by act of Congress
and the consent of the Legislature. The
programme is for the Convention to organ
ize o Provisional State Government, de.
clare Eastern Virginia n a state of insur-
rection, and invoke the aid of the General
Government to put down rebellion. A
Legislature is to be chosen on the 23d inst,
the members OF which are to meet with the
Convention, and will be declared the duly
elected Legislature of the State, and em.
powered to proceed to business. Thus a
regular State Government will be in opera.
ton by the time Congress meets, and per.
haps two Senators will be elected in place
of Hunter and Mason who have vacated
their seats.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE p, 1861.
PRIMARY ELECTTON.

II accordance with the call of the Democratic
county Committee, the legal voters Of Nevada pre-
cinct who endorse the test adopted requested 10
meet at the corner Of Broad and Pine streets, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 22d, at two O'Clock, P. NJ, to
elect twenty Delegates to the County Convention to
he held June 2oth The election will bc held by bal
lot in Flagg's brick building, the polls open at two
o'clock, P. n, and remain open until sundown.
John Williams win act as Inspector, and Msssrs.
James Funston and D. NJ. -arney as Judges.
By order Of the Democratic Committee Of Nevada
Township. June 20, 1851.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

TEXAS TRoOPs.-On the first of June, 255
men, comprising two companies of the First
and two of the Eighth Infantry, arrived at
New York from Texas. They had been
taken prisoners by far superior force
under Col. Van Dorm, and commpelled to
take an oath not to fight against the Con-
federate States. 1t is not yet known what
disposition the Government will make of
them, but as they appear to regard their
oath as sacred, they will probably be sent
to New Mexico or Arizona, to assist in
keeping that section quiet.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

cAnNEs AND PEARsON.-We published
about q week ago an item from Washoe
paper, stating that two men named Carnes
and Pearson had been severely injured by
the accidental discharge of blast, in the
Catahula Tunnel, near Silver City. The
injured men are Kep. Carnes aud Thos.
Pearson, both old residents of Nevada. We
learn that Kep. was severely injured, losing
one of his fingers and nearly running his
eyes. He is still confined to his bed, but is
fact recovering Pearson was somewhat
bruised, and bis face blown full of powder,
but be has so far recovered as to be out on
the streets
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

SAILING OF The STEAMER.-The mail
aieamer Sonora sailed for Panama yester-
day. with 2O3 passengers and 81, ,945,372 in
treasure. In addition to her usual saluting
armament of two brass six Founders, she
carried twelve FOUNDER Dahlereen gun, a
good supply Of ammunition. and a suffciency
ofrevolvers and cutlasses for the officers
and crew. Her cut-water has been sheathed
with copper and iron plates, to enable her
TO cut through and sink any vessel that
could be opposed to her.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

THE INVADING HoRDEs.-The New York
correspondent OF the Bulletin says that so long
ago as May 25th, the troops intended for the
invasion of Virginia were in the positions indi.
Gated:
"South side Potomac, Brigadier General L
Mcdowell, U. S. A, q 600; Washington, etc
Brigadier General ]. X. f. Mansfield, U. S. A.,
$4,000 Fortress Monroe, Major General B, +
Butler, 5000; Western Pennsylvania, Major
General w. IL. Keim, 10000; Cincinnati and
Western Virginia, Major General G. b. Nc
Clellan, $4,000; Cairo, ETC., Brigadier General
b. M. Prentiss, 5000; Baltimore, ETC., Briga.
der General g Cadwalder, 5000; Philadelphia
ETC., Major General r. Patterson, 5000. Total
$4,000.
Some Of these troops are now on their march
toward the capital of Virginia, which General
Scott has determined to have in his hands be-
fore the Goth of July, the day to which the rebe
Congress was adjourned to meet in that city"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

DECIDEDLY CALIFoRNIAN.-The Sonora
Democrat says: A marriage occurred in this
place on Sunday last, which is deserving Of
more than ordinary mention. The couple had
not known each other week, and never spoke
Of marriage until the question waS popped
and accepted. 1t seems the gentleman, who
some three or four days before, had been intro
duced to the young lady informed her on Sat-
urday evening that he had struck a rich quartz
vein and was going to settle down; all he wanted
to make him happy was wife. She replied
with some words of encouragement as to her
self, and he at once proposed and was promptly
accepted. The wedding followed on the ensu-
ing day, and they are now enjoying the honey
moon of double blessedness.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
The Amerlcan QueatIon In EngIand.

The American Question iR England.
The London correspondent of the New
York Herald, writing May llth, after re-
ferring to the feeling among resident Amer
leans, upon affairs In the United States, has
the following relative to the feeling among
the British capitalists, and the pressure
upon the Government:
Passing to the second question-that, name
ly, Of the feeling among British capitalists-it
is one of sincere regret. II is felt that the cause
of liberty and civilization has now been hope
lessly thrown back for many years, and If coun-
sci were to be taken, it would be that peace
should be at once restored by any sacrifice.
Nothing like panic exists among US, nor is that
to be expected should difficulties even multiply.
Their confidence in things coming right in the
end is unbounded, and market will be found
here for securities, as well as other things which
the Union States have to offer. The sympathy
Of the moneyed men is shared by the masses.
With the multitude the Southerners are looked
upon as Vandals, holding an unfortunate race
Of human beings in hopeless bondage, and it Is
to the sympathy of the English masses with the
North that the indecision Of the British Gov
eminent is to be traced. To fight for slavery
against freedom would be abhorrent to every
Englishman, and the thunders Of Exeter Hall
would be hurled at the head Of any Government
under any circumstances which proposed such
thing.
But the Government is now being worked on
by Manchester, and the conservative party seem
keenly alive to the risks to which British lives
and property in the Northern and Southern
States are now exposed. Manchester points to
100000 of the British population being de-
pendent on the cotton trade, and firmly asks
that the supply be continued at all hazards.
They even go to the length of asking that, if
necessary, war must be declared, while the
conservatives in the interests of the toiling mil
lions, but more especially in the interest of
British lives and property, demand the imme-
diate presence of an overwhelming force, both
upon the lakes and the Atlantic coast. What
the Government will do, under this combined
pressure, it is, ofcourse, impossible to say.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

ARAY OYEICERs. According to newspa-
per reports, the President has commissioned
g. B. McClelland as Major General, aud
Lyon, Butler, Fremont, Banks aud others
az Brigadier Generals, in the regular army.
We presume there is no truth 10 these re-
ports from the fact that the number Of Of
ficers Of the different grades, 10 the regular
army, are fixed by acts of Congress, and the
President has no power to create new Offices
They have probably been commissioned as
officers Of the volunteer forces, aud their
commissions will expire when the troops are
disbanded. II is probable that an act will
be passed by the next Congress authorizing
such an increase of the army as to require
ooe additional Major General and two or
three more Brigadier Generals. The ON
cers will of course be appointed by the Pres
ident, with the advice and consent Of the
Senate, according to the present law, and
in that event it is probable some Of the gen.
tlemen named above will be the appointees.
Some action has already been taken, look
ing 10 an increase of the regular army, but
everything done With that view will be null
and void unless sanctioned by Congress
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

THE LAST WORDS OF DoUGLAs.---A Chica-
go paper, referring to the last illness and
death Of Senator Douglas, says:
For a long time previous to his death, Sena-
tor Douglas had been in a semi-conscious con-
dtion. During the morning Of his death his
mind and energies rallied somewhat. AS his
devoted and loving wife sat at his bedside,
soothing and easing him with those tender
words and actions which only woman can en-
ploy, she asked the dying statesman if he had
any messages to send to his boys, Sthephen and
Robert. He seemed at first not to hear the
question, and she repeated it. Rallying his
strength, his eye kindled up, and his whole
frame seemed to dilate, as he answered:
"Yesl TeHtheDs to obey the Latos and sup
port the Constitutions of the United States"
A short time after, he desired to be raised
and his wish was complied with, so that he
might look out from his window once more,
upon that city which had loved and honored
him so long. One of his friends expressed a
doubt as to the ease OF his position, when he
simply replied, che is-comfortable." In his
dying moments he family articulated, "Death,
death, death" and his great soul passed away.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

SILVER MINEs.-The San Andreas Inde.
pendent says: We have been shown divers
specimens of silver ore taken from various
places in this county during the past fortnight
A vein is said TO exist in or near the western
end of Salt Spring Valley, which has been
taken up for several miles. Another one is in
the neighborhood of Carsons, OF which speci-
mems of the ore have been sent to us. It has
some resemblance to the ores taken from the
claims in Washoe. has been assayed, and is
said TO contain silver. So far il has not been
prospected any great depth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

ADvICEs from Texas slate that the Rio
Grande frontier is entirely defenceless, and
as q natural consequence organized bands
of robbers and Mexican bauditti are making
incursiOns. The residents find their homes
pillaged, and deplore the absence of the
United States troops. Thus Texas is begin
ming to reap the reward for her treachery
and ingratitude.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

PEINTEEG INK.-Hard up as the Southern
newspapers are for paper, their prospects
for supply of printing ink is still worse.
There is not a manufaetory Of the article
South Of Philadelphia, and the people way
doRn in Dixie y seem in fair way TO be
dopuiFed of their dlurnal sheets. Such an
event would, perhaps more than any other
deprivation, convince thinking men that
civilization Is not built on one foundation
stone. and that it has other requirements
besides cotton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

ARRIVAL OF TRo0Ps.-A battalion of in
fantry, consisting of companies F and II, of
the Fourth regiment, and company E of the
Ninth, arrived at San Francisco, from Port
land Oregon, on the goth inst. They are
under the command of Capt. II. D. Wallen,
and number l8O men. The remainder of
the troops in Oregon will come down on
the next steamer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

Col. FREMONT writes from London that he
batteries of rifed cannon, which he will bring
with him. He states that the Commissioners
of the Confederate States had instructions to
procure several steamers in England for the
service of the Montgomery Government, but
there was difficulty about getting money they
succeeded, however, in purchasing two steam
ers, for which they paid E76,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

An OLD NEvADAN.-We notice by an H.
lnOls paper, that q. F. w. Ellis is Captain
Of volunteer company organized at Rock
Island. Mr.. Ellis represented Nevada county
in the Assembly, during the session of 1852,
ana is we'll known to our old residents.
His regiment is eDcamped at Freeport, Illi-
nOig
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
LII THE sAsAPARTLLAs & PILLS
IA For sale by K. #. SPENCE,
Druggist & Apothecary, Al Broad ST., Nevada
UONsTABLE,s sALE.-stnte OF Gale

NONSTABLE'S SALEs-St0te OF CALI
~ FORNIA County of Nevada: BY virtue Of
Writ of Execution, issued out Of the Court Of J. "
GRAY acting Justice OF the Peace in and for the
said county of Nevada, bearing date June 10TH A. D.
1861. upon judgment rendered by said Justice Of
the Peace. on the 18th day Of June A. 1861, in
favor Of D. RANSOM and against A. and A. J. Nc
forty two cents debt and eighteen dollars and fifty
cents costs of suit. have taken in execution the
following property TO wit the undivided one-seyenth
cf the Long Cut Mining Claims, situated on Moore's
Flat, Nevada county, together with the Tailngs
Blacksmith Shop and appurtenances belonging there
to- all the right title and interest Of A. McPher
son Of in and 20 the above described property.
will sell the same on SATURDAY. July 18th 1861 in
front Of the Justices Office Moores Flat at two
O'Clock r. NJ to the highest bidder for cash.
Taken the property Of A. j. McPherson to satis-
~ the abOve demands and COSTS
Given under my hand this 10th day Of June 1861
DANIEL II. OAKES, Special Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

PRISONER SHoT.-A prisoner named VIM.
Howell was shot by the City Marshal of
Yreka, a few days ago, while endeavoring
10 make his escape. The ball took effect
in his right leg, just above the knee, break.
log the bone.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
FOR COT.LECTOR OF NRVAn.

COUNTY, subscriber offers his name tn ~.
voters and Conventions of Nevada County, as U,,o
CANDIDATE for the office Of COLLECTOR, under M
new law, at the election to take place on the an o
September next. j. W. LOCKWOOD
Grass Valley, June 1st. 1S6l.--tes
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
RESIDENCE FOR SALE !

FTNdE UN e II RSTGNED Of ~
Il FERS for sale his House and Lot, on IgalSa
Fast Broad street, together with the Vacant siksa
lot on the opposite side of the street. The 49,
frontyard is well filed with shade trees shrubbery
and flowers Of almost every variety. Attached to
the premises is thrifty Young Orchard, containing
large assortment Of choice fruit-trces. The house
was built about year aud a-haf ago is hard finished
and the rooms are conveniently planned for a resi-
dencc. j. 8 WALL
Nevada. May 81, ls6l.--tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

Tue YUBA CONvENTIoN.-Th Democratic
County Committee of Yuba have called a
Convention, to nominate county officers, on
the 9th of July. The primary election will
he held July 10th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

NEWSPAPER CHANGEs.-The San Francis
co Evening Mirror will soon be issued as
morning paper. The Times, it isrumored, will
be discontinued, and the material now used in
its publication will be taken into the interior
for the establishment Of a new Republican
paper.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

QUITE a snow storm visited Quincy, PlumaS
county, on the 9TH, commencing on the even
ing Of the 7th about 10 o'clock, and continuing
without cessation until seven the following
day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

THE "afair of honor" between Porter
and WorthiDgton, which has been the street
talk in San Francisco for several days. is
reported 10 have been amicably adjusted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

AT latest accounts from the Nez Perccs
mines, Oregon, nearly three hundred per-
sons were at work, and said to be doing
we'll.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
COUNTY RECORDER.-we ar, !,

thorized to announce the name Of II. B. THOMSON
as a candidate for the Office Of County Recorder
subject to the nomination Of the Union Democrats,
Convention. jell.te
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

JouN B. HARMON, of Sacramento, is men
tened in connection with the nomination
for Justice of the Supreme Court, by the
Fourth Of July Convention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

THE Portland Advertiser does not like the
removal OfU. 5. troops from Oregon, and can
not understand it,.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

DISTRICT ATTORNEY.-tve are AN.
thorized to announce the name Of E. ". ROBERrS
as candidate for District Attorney subject to tho
decision Of the Union Democratic Convention Of Ne.
vada county. June l3, 1s6l.--tcs
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

ON Monday last, two State Prison con-
victs, named VIM. Tierney and Charles
Pratt. escaped from San Quentin.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
TAKE NOTICE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

AT \ MEETING OF THE DURGAN
n Gold and Silver Mining Company held June l4th
it was unanimously Resolred That We, the DURGAN
COMPANY, do advertise for thirty days in the Ter
ritOIal Interpi ise and Nevada Democrat Of Nevada
City, California; notifying all persons holding deeds
or any claim to said lurgan quartz lode to either
come forward at the Office of the Company within
thirty days from this date and present their claims
and sign the Bylaws Of the new organization, or
cause the same to be done by empowering some one
to do so for them, or their claims will be forever
barred. G. $. ELLIS, Secretary.
Nevada Territory, June II, 1861. [je2O lm.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22
DISTRICT ATToRNEY.-we nre nm.

thorizei to announce the name of GEORGE s. HUpp
as candidate for the Office Of District Attorney-sub
ject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Con-
ventiOn. jell ie
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

REsIGNED.-Harry I. Thornton, of Sierra
has resigned bis position as State Senator.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-06-22

FOR COLLECTOR.-VVe have been au.
thorized to announce the name Of TT. DAVEN-
PORT, as a Candidate for the Office OF COLLECTOR
of Nevada County-subject to the nomination Of the
Union Democratic Convention, to be held June Goth.
1851. may2Std
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-21

shot robin---a halftame pet bird which a
neighbours child was feeding. l Immediately
called upon the hero of this manly exploit and
demanded an explanation. The bird-murder-
err admitted the deed, knew it to be illegal,
and would have been ashamed of it, were it
not that the breast of robin had been pre-
scribed by physician as the only remedy for
his sick child Now, Mr. Editor, am no
medical man, and cannot therefore presume
to deny that there is some peculiar healing
virtue in the flesh of u robin shot dead upon
her nest, when her unhedged young most
need her care and projection; but this much,
at least, may be permitted TO pray for, that
medical science may sometime reach point
where it will cease to prescribe such cruel and
illegal remedies and that until such day
shall dawn upon world everywhere cursed
by medical quackery-heaven will protect our
feathcred songsers from ham, and bengnly
continue from year to year, TO send us more
robins, and fewer bpeds of the Esculapian
tribe Thus and so far, as in duty bound,
your humble servant will ever pray.
ROBIN REDBREAsT.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-05-21

hurrying to and fro. In few minutes more
the different regiments might be seen march
inc in all directions The news was that the
enemy had beatenihe Virgnans at Shepherds
town' and were crossing the bridge in large
numbers. To that point three regiments were
ordered-tlIe First Second, and Third. The
First Regiment, under the command OF Col.
Allan. arrived there first accomplishing the
distance III miles) in Two hours and half.
The other regiments stationed here were or.
dered to different points in the neighborhood.
The battery at the bridge was manned, and
several companies of sharpShOoters drawn up
by its side TO assist in its defence. In addition
to this, measures were adopted by means of
which the bridge was to be blown up should
the enemy appear in overwhelming numbers.
About an hour after the sounding of the
alarm most terrific hail storm, accompanied
with thunder burst forth with tremendous
fury. The stones were as large as bullets, and
came down in such numbers that the troops
on the march were much bruised and battered
by them. Had an engagement been going ON
near the noise of the muskets and cannon
could scarcely have been heard, SO loud and
deafening was the roar of the STERN. The
troops never needed once, but, sprinsing
through apparent impossible marshes, kept up
a rapid march in defiance OF the elements
that were warning around them. Upon reach
ing Sheperdstown il was discovered that no
enemy had been heard of, and that there wat
not the slightest prospect Of a fight After en-
joying the hospitality Of the citizens OF Shep-
erdstown, the First regi ment returned on the
cars to the Ferry"