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Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19

Yesterday in caucus, resolved TO insist or
con6scating all rebel property, aud un'
conditional emancipation of slaves.
The Potomac army were expecting ar
attack last and slept on their arms. TO.
day several regiments we're ordered Z
be ready for any emergency. Prisoner
are being exchanged every day,
When the news Of the capture OF Ma
son and Slidell reached England there
was intense excitement and Indignation
QU1ScE. Is.
CoxeREss.-In the House yesterday,
F. P. Blair read a letter from Gen. hal.
lock. explaining order No. 8, in regard
TO returning fugitive slaves, HallOch
saws it was a military necessity. He is
willing, however. to execute any law Of
Congress or order from bis superiors on
the subject
The steamer Louisa from Liverpool
brings further account of the reception
of the news Of the capture of Mason and
Slidell. Public meetings were held IN
Liverpool, and resolutions passed COZ
deming the affair, and calling upon the
British Government TO demand an ex
PLANTATION.
Private Johnson, of Lincoln Cavalry,
is to be shot at Washington tomorrow,
for desertion.
Gov. Andrew protests against Mass.
soldiers catching slaves. Cameron says
it shall be stopped.
Col. Mulligan has been reinstated to
the command of a regiment.
St. Halena Islands, near Charleston,
wasaoccupied by the Federal troops.
Our FORCES intend seizing all approach
es 10 SayaLnah and Charleston soon.
The news from TT. Pickens has been
received. C~annonading commenced on
the morning Of the 2lst ult, and contin-
ued two days.
Fl. McRae was silenced, also the water
batteries 10 reach of the guns of the Fed
eral steamer Richmond.
At three P. VI. of the 23d, Warning
ton was set on fire by our guns, and that
place and the Navy Yard destroyed.
One of Wilson's Zouaves was killed
and a sailor on board the steamer Rich
mond.
On the oath one of our guns exploded,
killing FIVE, and wounding others.
Col. Brown says he can take Fort Bar
ancas as soon as reinforcements reach
him.
QUINcY, Dec. 10.
The Charleston Courier of the 9th
says on Wednesday a detachment of
twenty men visited Beaufort, and found
no enemy there. They destroyed all the
cotton & corn we could find on the plan
tations around, amounting to 1000 bales.
The people of Charleston are getting
alarmed at the approach of the fed
eral feet.
The citizens of Charleston and Savan-
nah are fleeing to the interior of the
State.
There are a number of Letters of
marque at issued by the Confed Govern
ment to prey upon commerce.
In England France and Spain, YES
sells are being fitting under a similer de-
cision to that allowing the Nashville to
fit out at Southampton. Vessels will
sell under the Mexican flag as war
vessels, entitled to bring war vessels in
to neutral ports.
QUINCY, Dec. IA.
Dispatches to the Cincinnati CONNER
cial from Cheat Mountain of the 18th,
says yesterday one of the hardest and
best fought battles took place since the
war commenced. 1t was fought at Al
legheny Camp, Pocahontas, Va. Gen.
Milrov commanded Union forces: Gen
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19
QUINcT, Dec. IA.

VO4NOI LOU IL
Dispatches to the Cincinnati CONNER
cial from Cheat Mountain of the 18th,
says yesterday one of the hardest and
best fought battles took place Ince the
war commenced. 1t was fought at Al
legheny Camp, Pocahontas, Va. Gen.
Milroy commanded Union forces; Gen
johnson of Georgia commanded the reb-
els. Union loss thirty. Rebels lost 200
killed and many wounded, our forces
numbered $50. The enemy 1000.
The rebels set fire to their camp and
~retreated to Stanton.
Various reliable reports say that a
fire broke out in Charleston on the night
Of the 11th. Half the town burned to
ashes. It was supposed to have boon
caused by slaves that have risen.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19

Idleness is the root Of all evil.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19
FRIDAY, December Is.

r RIDAY, OeCeLDOSI 10
HoUsE.-House met pursuant to ad-
journment.
Mr. Allgewahr introduced a bill for an
act to encourage the Cultivation of
Grapes. Referred to Commi,te on Ag-
ricul!ure.
Mr.. Griffin introduced a bill for an
act to refrain stock from running at large
in the Territory of Nebraska. Referred
to Committee on Agriculture.
Mr.. Allen introduced a bill for an act
for a Territorial road from Fort Calhoun
to Kelly's Precinct. Referred to Com
mittee on Roads.
Mr.. Birchfield introduced a bill for an
act to stay all proceedings in civil cases
two years. Referred 10 Committee on
Judiciary.
Mr.. Clark, Of Douglas, introduced a
bill for an act ~suspending the Ievying and
collection Of the road taxes for 1850
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Also, a bill for an act to amend the
revenue law, and other purposes. Re-
to Committee on Judiciary.
\Mr. Reynolds introduced a bill for an
act to encourage the manufacture of Salt.
Referred to Committee on Mines and
Minerals.
Mr.. Clark, of Douglas, introduced a
bill for az. act to define what is a legal
publicatioE% Referred to Committe on
Judiciary \
Mr.. Ewingintroduced a bill for an act
requiring Probate Judges to hold their
Offices at the county Sc ats of their respec-
tive counties. Referred to Committee on
Judiciary.
A bill for an act TO amend section /,
chapter 9, of an act providing for the set
tremert of the estates of deceIent. Re-
ferred to Committee on Judiciary.
A bill for an act to regulate and estab-
lish interests on money and contracts
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-12-19

P, S. l learned to-day, 21si, that the
late storm blew down fifteen or twenty
houses ING OIden City.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
REPORTS FROM LOUISIANA.


Tho Louisiana Convention to day passed an ordinance
permitting insurance companies Of that State to invest
their capital in bonds OF the Confederate government.
The bonds Of the Confederate government for avc mil
lions viii not be engraved and ready for issue until the
latter part Of April.
Mr. Memmpger, Secretary Of the Treasury, has sp
pointed four Of largest bankers and merchants
mssione 10 receive proposals. There viii be lack OF
bidders
An ordinance also pasted the Convention transferring
tho balance OF the funds OF the SubTrcasury OF the
United States at New Orleans after paying certain drafts
Of the government at Washington, TO the Confederate
government Louisiana has beld sacred this fund for TIE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
AFFAIpS IN NEW GRANADA AND THE AR
GENTINE CONFEDERATION.


e. d. Jones, ron Of our Minister 20 Bogota, special
bearer Of dispatches TO the government, has arrived
here with dates from Bogot the 22d uit He brings
the papers and documents which have been file in the
legation at Bcgota relating to the claims OF citizens
against the government OF New Granada and which
to be submitted to the joint commission under the
treaty with government, for adjustment Of those
claims. Hertado, Commissioner the part Of New
Granada who expected to arrive by the last steamer
has been detained
Tic condition Of the country gives little hope Of
early restoration OF tranquility. The communication
with the capital from the seacoast was 30 difficult
and dangerous that Minister Jones had not received
lately the end Of February communications which had
left the United States early in November.
II was supposed that General Herran would return 70
the United States his diplomatic character early
day.
Intelligence has been received from the Argentine Con-
federation that Mr. Aoeve VIII, had been appointed Min
lister United states had declined the mission and
that Mr. Samanto had been designated in his place IL
IL not probable that the Minister will arrive In this
country for &c months.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
AFFAIRS AT CHARLESTON.

CHR1EsruN Narch n, IbbI-
The Convention will adopt the constitution without
amendment ten to one. All State matters viii be re.
ferrcd to the State Legislature.
The Governor win transmit communications to morrow
covering the military business executed under the
sovereignty.
There is change in the aspect OF affairs at Fort sum
ter The works at Morris Island are vigorously prose
cuted.
President Davis has made reluison the state for
troops for purpose unknown. He has also called for
500 from florida and 2 900 from Georgia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28

llgny, OF Louisiana lad Interview with the
President this morning. They anxious for posi-
tive declaration 10 the intentions Of the administration
in reference to Southern matters but obtained only the
assurance that aggressive measures would be re-
aorted tn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28

Construction made by the resignation Of Er Archibald
II ~as objected 70, and sys over.
TIVE CHICAGO roer OFFICE.
The nsht for the Chicago Pest once, closed and re-
opened many tines definitely determined ysster
day afternoon favor Of Mr.. scrpps, Of the roun II
was one Of tho nsrcest Of the many conflicts for
the spois. 1t was intensified by the active inter.
ference Of the Chicago member Of the House and
Senator TrumbuD, both Of whom were opposed TO
the winning man, whose was vigorously attended
by his associate Dr. Ray. scripps name Will so TO the
Senate To- morrow.
r1m srrARnsmP OF TIE NETT HOUSE,
The election Of Mr.. Sherman 70 the Senate, leaves q
clear field to Mr. Crow Of Pennsyvan, for Speaker Of
the next House. He regularly in line by courtesy and
GENERAL consent,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28

The Floyd (Ga Cavalry, numbering forty mon, repre-
sent taxable property 70 amount Of $3.50 900, or an
average OF SIS 400 each0 Hon Jno. w. IT. Underwood,
ex member OF Congress- and Hon T. ,. Word, Msyor Of
Rome, Ca, arc priyaies in this company,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
OFFICIAL REPORTS FROM TEXAS.
WASHINGTON. . March Al, 1851

Intelligence has bee, received by the government
from Brownsville, with dates 70 the 18th inst Captain
Stoneman states that companies, including renchs
battery bad ebAskcd board the Daniel Webster for
Tortusas Key west and other pcrts Ihe cavalrywere
expected TO leave on the 22d on board the Arizona for
New Orleans The United states troops had not given up
the pests.
Captain Stoneman had, in accordance with arrange
ment made by Gen. Twggs turned over 10 the Texans
three hundred and fifty horses and ten six mule teams
Ahw hours after there . complete stampede Of the
htrses which caused great rejoicing among our soldiers
Intelligence from Texas with recent dates states that
the Indians were making sad havoc with the lives aud
property Of the white settlers The Indians on the from
tier had been informed Of the withdrawal of the United
States troops, and accordingly arranging for 60
neral incursion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
THE INTERIOR PORTS AND PLACES OF I'M.
TRY IN THE CONFEDERATE STATES.

CosryDnlArg STATES op AMu1,cA, !
TREASURY DyP'r MoSTGonKRy, March 10, le6l. I
In pursuance Of the act Of Congress Of Fe6ruary
1861 entitled act 10 authorize the Secretary or the
Treasury TO establish additional ports aud places Of en-
establish the following ports and places OF entry and de-
livery, that N 10 say
Norfolk, a, Nems landing on the Mississippi river.
fernando, on the Mississippi and Central Railroad.
Holly Springs, on the Mississippi Central Railroad
Passport, on the Tennessee river.
Cornth, at the crossing &C the Mobile and Ohio, and
Of the Memphis and Charleston Railroads.
Athens, on the railroad from Decatur 70 Pulaski.
Stephenson at the junction Of the Memphis and Charles
ton and OF the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroads.
Atlanta, at the junction Of the Georgia Railroad, the
Western and Atlantic. and various other railroads.
Chester at the junction OF the Charlotte and Columbia,
and OF the Kings Mountain Railroad.
Florence att the junction OF the Wilmington and Man
chester aud OF the North kastcrn and Of the Cheraw
aud darlington railroads.
IA q. MtlLNIINGER, Secretary OF the Treasury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
THE VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.

RIc1fMoSD, Va, March n, 1861.
The Virginia State Convention last night rejected Mr..
Halls substitute (he constitution Of the Confederate
Staes) for the report Of the Committee Federal RsIa
tions, by noes IS, ayes none.
In the Committee Of the Whole to-day Mr. TURNER, of
Jackson, offered q substitute for the majority report,
making cquivoca demand relative TO slavery.
The substitute was rejected-yeas 81, nays 80.
Mr.. MONTAGUE moved that the first resolution Of the
report which declares that the States when the federal
constitution formed independent soveregnties,
be amended by inserting "and stil aren After tho
word "werc" debated till the rcccss.
The debate continued time Mr.. kontsgue's
amendment.
Mr.. Wise in favor OF the amendment, and Ar. Nc
Farland against II.
Mr.. Scawell offered 70 amend the amendment by
making the resolution declare that "the States when The
federal constitution formed were independent 30
veregnties and still sovereign"
Mr.. MONTAGUE accepted the amendment, pending which
the committee rose.
Mr. CAnE offered resolution to terminate debate in
the Committee Of the Whole after next Monday.
The resolution violently opposed by several aem-
bors, and was rejected by -four majority
The Convention adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
TIE QUESTION OF CALCULATING FORT
PICKENS.


The statement telegraphed TO the country yesterday,
that s the intention Of the administration 10 evacuate
Fort Pickens at Pensacola likely soon TO be verified
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28

payment Of United States claims. Not cent has bees
touched by the State
The ordinance changing the elective Judiciary a
pointed one falei Tor want Of a quorum on It's final
passage.
The Convention at i've p. NJ adjourned to the Iss of
November next amid great excitement and Confusion
The permanent establishment Of the Southern conScde-
rscy is nxed and unaferaoie recognition Of s inde
pendence oy the jet black republican government con-
sidered inevitable.
The adoption OF the constitution the Confederate
States by the Northern States looked upon a The only
medium Of basis for treaty Of reconciiaa,on ms
coercion policy considered having expired by lma
ton
A large number Of troops from Alabama are on the
way to Pensacola. Two companies Of zouaves left here
oday for tho same destination. t~
The Florida Convention has satiled The Confederate
States constitution. A
but divided on tho question Of submitting IL y Ne
people.
THE LOUISIANA CONVENTION.
NSw ORLEANS, March a, ian.
Tho Convention 10 day adopted an ordinance dvkitng
Louisiana into six Congressional districts
An act abOlishing free banking and introducing 60
neral charter system was passed.
Adjourned sine die.
INTERESTING FROM TEXAS.
NEW ORlxAys, March %, lsSl.
Tho Texas Legislature has passed resolution approving
Of the Convention act deposng Governor Houston
A bill has also passed the Legislature TO raise regi
mont Of 1000 mounted ridemcn for the protection o the
frontier.
Since the departure Of the federal troops tho Indians in
large numbers have been devastating the frontier killing
and driving back the settlers
DEPARTURE OF FEDERAL TROOPS FROM
TEXAS.
New ORLEANS, March 20, 1891
The steamship Arizona has arrived At this port, with
BrazOs dates Of the 2lst inst.
The steamers General Rusk AMI Daniel Webster sailed
the Goth, with the federal troops.
The Arizona brought TO Indianoa companies and OF
the Second cavalry.
There no federal troops the Rio Grande
Tho State troops occupied the garrison.
Indian depredations continue the upper borders.
TROOPS FOR PENSACOLA.
MnrHg March 27, 1851.
Five hundred Mississippi troops passed through here
q, route tc JOIN the Southern army at Pensacola today
They had military reception, and enthusiastically
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-28
TROOPS FOR PENSACOLA.

Five hundred Mississippi troops passed through here
route tc JOIN the Southern army at Pensacola day.
They had military reception, and were enthusiastically
welcomed,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19
RICRM0ND DAILY WHIG.
TEg PROTEST or ME5sR5. MASON AND sLIDRLE

T1g PROTEST OF AE5SK5. NAsUN AND SLIDELh
We sec from lac No, bern papers that anohg he
documents recently tFanamtsl 20 III, Federal Congress
tss protest of Mss'rs and shie agals; their
arrest on board the British steamer Tent TIE follow
iag copy Of the protest and reply Of CaptAa Wilkes
UNTED SgATss SrFANEE SAN JAcISTo,
saa NnremMar y h
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19
Or. l.. 4. g."
RECRUITS WANTED FOR TIE RlCnhOSD LIGHT
INFANTRY BLUES.

n N OUNCES MORPHINE; 1880 Wooden Pipes; large lot
isii jas Y. bUvIL
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19
REPLr cy CAPTAIN WILKES.
Usnsp STATES srEAxEE San JAcISro.
A. u. Noyar,h,r 10

Al sea, November 10. +.
Gentlemen: Your letter, dated the oh instant was
handed to me yesterday shal transmit it. agreeaby tc
your request the Hotourabe Secretary Of the Navy
with my report Of the transaction TO which it rctis
II reply your wish TO have any inaccuracies il may
contain pointed out Ideen il my duty to sayhe facts dit
fer materially in respect to the time end crcumstlrces
TIE hcts in nv possession are derived from the leg
bock (he I'll isl rc,rd Of the ship and from the ra
pors in writing OF all the eicers who visited the Trent
all Of which win form part Of my report.
am resp ,ctfully, your o5e1ient servant,
TSisnedl CHARLES WILKES. !
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19

gOaos Pz;oE CO have In s.otk-zany iu't vsd-
HEAVY BED Blankets, Grey Army Blsukea 04 snd l2i
Bachsd Be.wa sh eug Blesehet cotton, Brown Cotton
OznAburrs Linen Dauasks Tlngs kegsnt supply
Black Coaks ami Black Beaver aud French Clio h.
kh Fiack and % ored sks esan Popas and oonsnl
,a lust spool Cotton Lambs Wool s rs and Draw
ers Hosley collars sleeves and Lac Any poion Ct
hand they will eontnae 10 sell Al for ner prices
rendes OF the nereas thSy determined 10
a, heu the war Goods nJ oght aud such al
INV nov buJ ag are 10th advance
Thsirst ek s kePtuP. .,,,.s , nnroz . ~
III DMAs IA fhluh q w.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19

FEE advertiser would aSgoae for the SALE terms or
txchsngs ngoes oftWo fertile and very atAble sIu
or from New orleans He wishes 10 devote The pro.
Of the Confederate Government without pres
eat Iroft.
Can f,r write to Room No. 2,s Exchange Hoe
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19

20 do= heavy Axss
On consignment ind for sale by .oo
del0-lw hA"i, fAh wv
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19

lLTANTED-7or local purposes, company OF hnnSIs'
w men, WHO l5. capable Of peornng seryee We hsh
yet perform duiy In the city None need sp?y VINO
capa>e and good references viii be required 90
character Apply ONCE, Of Broad and sh streets.
oc3-y JSO. "A. NIaDbk, BITS. 6sn.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19

. Z p - : A. T. sr0kD 90,
ualO Cor ltth and Gary Ns.
IJGPs, Hops, HOPs.-s bales nice Hops. Lost % hsni
Ii eolsignpshL HUNT JAMES,
s.S Cor Va. and Osry strssts
GOLR LHAT HER 500 eiie. slIs .s.us jast
- aud for sale By sLlDEh AILLEa l<th aud o.
| Itesta eesQ
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19

c. 2. Aplus. ESQ, &c., &c.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-12-19
mARpWARE AND CUTIE

wv - bon. an the fo0~og 5eir able goods.
w Just received Gabie Gu i;y Is priced; "a tsE
a I,osy rAbl. Desert Kalye only dos rns vrI faes
s. Ia 100 pAI Carving Knives aud ForI 100 d5z klis,
.,,oftsJ pstrfn co dI Buchs r. Taper dies Is g. f,g
ba.tarJ he t 10 snd 10 inches - doE NIL HAs bs 10 10 IL
ioehss issoa lps "a 10 Walkers rnft 30 joi
40 40 ecrss sss 80 prs shovel and fcngs $50
eta Cart and Wagon boxes dox Nipple Wreneles 80 scssa
P.iutsd Buekets 800 Pick AID Handles. y uos
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-09-16
Treslssar Iron Works.

Portable Steam Engines with or
without wheels Stationery Steam
Fnifgesnes with double Rue boilers.
Circular Saw Mills Of the most mod
ern and improved construction. We
challenge the trade TO produce bet
ter or more effective article at !: less
price. Cotton Gin and Grist Mil
Shafting.
Circular Saws
Burrows Corn and Tleuing Mil.
Strait, Corn Mills.
India Ro.sber Betting.
Woodwruth Flaming and Matching
Machines. =
Artesian Well Tools aud Pipes fur
nished TO order.
Steam Guage<, Whistles, sc. :.
and every description of Plantation
and Railway Machinery.
Send and get an. illustrated cata-
logue Of our Machinery. ,yree by mail;
all We ask is a preference at the same
price with equally good Northern
Works. Addr. IS +. n. IyENS,
:. No. SO ST. Charles ST., n. o..
l.,
The Shreveport weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1861-1861, 1861-09-16

on his own bosome; "I'm "a real nine
foot breast of a fcilow--stub twisted
and made of horse slioe nails--the
rest of me is cast iron with steel
springs III stave my fist ri ght
through YOU, aud carry YOU on my
elbow, as easily, rs it yo,, were an
empty market basket wilI--bile
me up for soap if ! don't !"
"-Ah, indeed why, you be a
,.re:h Calcutta-froln -Can.i'Tg, warrei-
ted not to cut in the eve. Snake;
10 touch to you; but I'm sorry to
say you must knuckie down close.
Xou must surrender; there's no help
for it-none in tire world"
"Sh"are yourself, then, for I'm
coming Don't you hear the clock
works - exclaimed Dabhs, as he
shook off the grip Of the officer, aud
struck an attitude.
He stood beautifully feet well
set guard well up; admirable
science, yet fearful to look upon. Like
the Adriatic. Dabbs was .'lovclily
dreadful" on this exciting occasion.
But when Greek meets Greek"
fierce looks and appalling cire'm-
stances are as nothing The oppo-
ncnt of our hero, after regarding him
cody for a moment, whistiod with
great contempt, aud with provoking
composurr beat down his guard with
smart blow trom a t~aHy mace, say
'Taint no use. no how-you're
abused az f5is bart.
.Ouch..' shrieked Dabbs may
eve, how il hurts! Don't hit. me
again. All, good man. but you're Il
hruiscr. One, two, three, from you
would make Il person believe amy
thing, even if he was sure it wasn't
tr.r''
Very we'll" -emated the macera-
Tor, "all want of YOU is to behave
nice and gcntcel. and bctivc you're
going to the watch us, for It's true
and il YOU don't heliere it yet, why
Shaking HE >irace) shall feel obli-
ratct to convince Won again.