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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-22

INDIAN OUTBREAK ON PITT RIvER.-The
Yreka Journal has intelligence that two
weeks ago party Of nineteen men from
Rouge river valley With $50 head of beef.
cattle, on their way to Wasbos, via Pitt
river, we're attacked, while going down the
latter named river when short distance
above Fort Crooks. by l25 Pa-ute Indians,
who killed two of the men, Mr. Evans and
Joseph Bailey, aud wounded two others,
and took possession of all the stock. The
men who escaped went TO the Fort and re-
turned with the soldiers stationed there
Lieut.. PHugar recovered ITO head Of cattle
His party only saw seven Indians, Of when
they killed two and wounded two. Lieut.
Pfuger was shot twice, once in the arm aDd
once 10 the breast. The Journal further
learns that the settlers Of Pitt river valley
have determined TO commence war Of ex'
termisation against the Indians, which that
paper approves in strong terms.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-22
IlsBsl Aseount of the Hattie.

%~r-+- a~@-D-<SA - @AAO AA&etAGe
A correspondent of The Savannah RepOH
lieau, writing from Manassas. gives live
ly account of the lighting. Itappears that
the Eighth Georgia resiment win whish
the writer was connected was Cred upon tt
mistake, BY their own friends, aud large
numbers Of them killed. lie ssys:
Itwas whiFlwind Of bullets. Our me1
fell constantly. The deadly missives rat
tied like hail among the bonghs and trees
The ground was in few minutes covered
paved with the dead and wounded. AZ.
ter seven or eight volleya were fred by NJ,
1t became necessary to retire. Ne support
was given half Of The regiment we're down,
and the enemy were increasing In numbers
In retiring. q large portion Of the fegi.
ment became separated from the colors br
the density Of the growth, and were unable
10 recover them but another portion, con
sisting, among others, Of all the officers o.
the Oglethorpes, clustered around It, aud
slowly retired at walk, from point Il
point, towards the reserve. At every steI
the storm OF balls moved as down, and with
their decreasing force we returned Il. Th,
EtOaAu ONNA WutNu We p0rcNu gVuEi1tCU OA
q series OF woods and emalt fields, and a.
each open space the officers would reform
the men a0d the aght would be renewed
with the pursuing enemy advancing ia
strength. A horrible mistake OF this point
occurred. Our own friends, taking as for
the enemy, directed CALLING fire upon our
mutilated ranks. The Carolinlans, Louis.
ianians. and Seventh Georgians, in turn en-.
dladed us with terrible effect.
The regiment finally withdrew out Of
reach OF the shot, while the Seventh Geor.
gia took our place. The remnants formed,
consisting Of about sixty men, with Major
Couper, Captains Magruder, Lamar, West
Dawson, and Bryan. and Lieutenants vii.
coz, Hall. Lumpkin, Dwinell, Harper, Cou.
per, and Butler. and Sergeant-Major Ber.
nard, and marched back.
As this small remnant Of the gallant
"six hundred" marched. they passed Gene
raj Beauregard, who stopped, ironted, and
raising his hat, said, ~ salute the gallant
Eighth Georgia regiment" Every bosom
thrilled with the proudest compliment.
am convinced of one thing--that all
this talk about the FedeFalists being starv'
ed, unclothed, uDenthUsiastic, Is absolute
fudge. We cannot compare with them iD
the perfection of equipments and general
preparations. Their haversacks we're full
their blankets are magnificent; their can.
teens and other conveniences are ingenious;
their medical accommodations are superb.
1t is all fudge. too, about them enlisling
from coercion, and not knowing they are 10
fight us They tell us such tales to miti-
gate their imprisonment. They are cute
shrewdness is Yankee characteristic.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-22

WESTERN VRGNIA.--The condition Of
things 10 Western Virginia Is briefly sum
med up 10 the following, from the New
York Times Of August 2
"In Offset to our reverse in Eastern Vir-
Rinia, our success 10 the Western portion o.
Ibe State continues uninterrupted, both IN
respect 70 the progress OF our arms, and ~
the still more important particular--th'
progress which the Wheeling Government
Is making Ia extending the area Of the ter
ritory acknowledging II. Gen. Cox's coll
umn has reached The junction Of the Gauley
aud Greenbrier rivers, 10 pursuit OF Wise,
who IL fleeing with routed and disorgan'
ized and rapidly diminishing force. Wher.
ever Gen. Cox appears, he is hailed as b
deliver by nearly the entire population
By the successes Of Cox, Mcclellan and
Roeeucrans. the rebels have been drives
from all Virginia West Of the Alleghanies
territory embracing fully one-third tbt
entire white population. This populatioh
is now actively cooperating With the Ma
tional forces But as great as this snceesr
has been, II is bat stepping stone TO stiil
more important movements Gen. Rosen-
Grams is now moving southwark for the puT'
nose of forming junction with Gen. Cox.
When this IL accomplished, their united
command will have nearly reached The
frontier Of East Tennessee, the people OF
which are thoroughly loyal, and are earn
estly reaching ont their hauds for aid. Tbs
moment this aid is extended, the people
there will assume the same position thai
those of Western Virginia did 10 the East
ern-either assume to be the Government
de 6acto. or get up % independent State,
The possession Of East Tennessee viii give
ns that Of the line Of railroad which The
rebels rely upon almost solely as the meahe
Of maintaining their communications. II
Il most fortunate for US that the mountain
fastnesses of the Alleghanies, for nearly
their whole extent, are filed BY q free AND
loyal population. II is the ouly portion o.
the South that would be difficult to sobdpe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-22

A Chicago paper having said the sess'-
sionIsts we're 10 league with hell Prentice
suggests that they are in less than g league
of il.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-22
Bankers and Assayers.
MARYsvILLE
PIONEER ASSAY OFFICE.



HI. HARRIS s. CO.,
E Street, Near COrner of2d, Marysville.
Also, 7S street, Sacramento.
100 SACRAMENTO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO,
And Aurora, Esmeralda Mining District.
MTILL CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS
w Of Melting, Refining and Assaying
Gold and Ores of Every Description
ADVANCES MADE ON GOLD DUST.
Gold Bars bought and sold. Returns made IN, Bars
or Coin, IN SIX HOURS
Shippers of DUSI can draw, against consignment
on our houses At MARYSVILIE, SACRAMENTO and
SAN FRANCISCO, and Check Books for that purpose
will be furnished BY US.
They would respectfully solicit from the Miners and
Dealers, their patronage As vouchers, for the cor
rectness of their Assays they refer with permission
to the following Bankers who, for nearly four years.
have shipped Bars assayed by them 70 the Eastern
States and Europe:
SAN FRANCISCO: AARYsvLLK:
B. Davidson, ESQ.,, Low, Bros. h Co.,
Mess. J. Parrott 4 Co., Decker, Jewetf h Paxton,
" Sather h Church, Reynolds Bros.
" Reynolds, Refs & Co. NEW YORK.
sARAMENTO: b, Berend 4 Co.,
b. +. Hastings & Co., Trevor Colgate.
ID. o. Mills h Co.
QUICKSILVER AGENCY
OF THE NEW IDRIA MINES.
The best article In the State sold at san Francisco
Agents rates.
August @. 1861. II. HARRIS q co.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
NEW YORK DIARKET-JAN. IL


FLOUR-Markot scarcely 80 firm and demand
less active, but prices Without important change -
Shippers holding back for the Americas letters,
which will be here Monday night Market closing
sales sIoO bbls, at ss,sOasss5 for superhne state;
S5 bO656U tor extra state; g53Oa5lO Tor supsrhne
western; S5,5 500 5,95 for common to medium extEa
western; aud 20 7a95,9O for shipping brands extra
CANADTAN FLOUR-Market may also be
quoted shade frmer with moderate business doing.
Sales are So bbs at t565g725 for common to ehoic
RYE FI4OUR-selling in small parcels at $3.50
4,l5 tor common 10 choice superhne.
CORN NEAL-Market quiet at SO, 10 for Jersey /;
WHiSK Y-Market scarcely SO firm but prices
! @lgAc, nearly ali at the inside price.
| WHEAT-Market about lc per bush better, with
only moderate business doing for export and home
consumption. Shippers disposed to hold of for
the Americas letters sales are good Chicago spring
consin and Iowa al si,5Ogi 81, gooa winter inter re5
western at Sl,375a white Michigan az 81 ,526 red
/ stale al St.35; extra white Virginia st Sl,G5.
| RYE-Market luiet. Sales 500 bush at 7iGl75c.
BARLEY-Marte ct dull. Sales $50 bush
/ common state at csc 20 arrive.
! CORN-MRrket about lc higher, with however
only very moderate export and home trade demand.
sales are $1,000 bush al dc Tor mixed western IN store
aud 72G72,s deiiveredi the latter price for very
oATSSA moderate business doing, with sales at
/ 6 o. - Tor Western, canada and state.
! POR k-Alarket hTmer for mess with fair demand
aud quiet and steady fog prime sales are 75 b6s az
/ BEEF-Market steady with good demand. sales
625 bbls at Si75e5Ou country prime s5,75a6,25
country mess Ss,oO@luUO for repacked mess 5000
| dl 1880 for e1tra
| PRIME 1IESS BEEF-Ouu and nominal.
BEEF II A1iS-Quiet. Sales at Sl2,OO9l4,OO for
/ western.
! cur MEATS-BIarket dun and in favor Of buy
ers, with sales at .54G6c shoulders, and 7S@s1zc
/ hams.
HOGs-Market firm at 7s@7J4c corn fed dressed,
/ and SIC for live
BAUON-hlarkot firm with rather more doing
Sales are 20 koxes western clear middles and l5O
boxes city long ribbed middles private terms.
/ TAR nn-Market firm and good demand. sales
are $50 bbls at g6@a for WESTERN the latter price
/ for a very handsome lot.
| state.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
UNION DEMONSTRATION.


The Union demonstration yesterday afternoon was
the largest meeting held in this city. Business
was generally suspended, and large number OF
stores aud private dwellings we're decorated with
Robt Campbell was chosen President, and q Vice
Presidents elected selected, irrespective Of party,
from among the most prominent citizens.
Resolutions were passed expressing warm attach
ment to the govpTnm- Mt under which We i've re-
coFnizinR the Federal Union the great preserv =
tion Of our liberties, denying the necessity Of any
COufictnn between the institutions OF the people OF
the country, regarding a dissolution OF the Union
disastrous TO he country and tending TO inure the
nOuucing the 70 nation OF sectional parties, ana
while the temporary triumph OF such parties Is not
Of itself sufficient cause for the overthrow o1
the Government Il rs cause LOT earnest ana soiel
warning thai the Union cannot continue unless all
constitutional rights are secured; that the posses
sion of slave property is a constitutional right,
and ought to be recognized by the Federal GOV
eminent, and if the Federal Government shall
fail or refuse to secure this right, the Southern
States should Ee found united in its defence, IN
which event Missouri will share the duties and
dangers of the South
Resolutions were also passed cordially approx
ing Of Crittenden's proposition as basis OF set
tlefnent of the present difficulties, believing them
10 be satisfactory 10 all parts of the country
deprecating coercion as conducive TO civil war.
and entreating the seeding States, well as the
Federal Government, to stay the arm of military
power until the people can take such action as
our troubles demand and proposing State Con
ventiOn and consultation with all of our sister
States
The reading OF the resolutions ELECTED much en-
thusasm and nine cheers we're given for John j.
Crittendsn-
Strong, eloquent and earnest Union speeches were
made by Judge Gamble, Major Wright, Col. Bogg
and number other gentlemen.
Tho Springfield correspondent Of the Missouri Re-
publican says there Is reason TO belieye that elr
Lincoln will accept the border States compromise,
and the doctrine Of non intervention the sutJeci
Of slavery in the territories.
Mr. Lincoln denies having rendered Henry Winter
Davis a Cabinet appointment.
A State Convention bill was warmly discussed
in the Missouri Legislature during the past three
davs but without final action
Hand-bills signed by six leading Republicans
including F. P. Blair, advising Republicans not
10 participate in the Union meeting, yesterday
were freely posted about the street before noon
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
FRnlT NAsHINGTON.


Lieut.. Talbot reports that the condition Of Fort
suu7ter Is rot 50 favorable was believed by tue
l4ovprnmeut. Twenty seven guns are mounted
on the first tier, eight on the third tier srsu they
sre mounting others Inc second yer y Slio ia
Eures is blocked up The Fort, he thinksl can
hoid ont for two months with tue present sup
piieg. There being plenty of iuel and good wa
ter The statements of abundant supplies were
probably made by the ollcers 70 guleI tLlS aPPlS
hensions Of their friends. Major Anderson
brother has repeatedly stated that the supplies
were ahundfnt.
III Is MD that the Administration is determined
10 send supplies at all hazards, and that If repeat
~ tt,-dav that the Brooklyn will 90 down, and Il
Necessary. engage the batteries on Morris Island
without crossing the bar, while anotner steamer
escorts the Star OF the West 70 Fort sumter
II is asserted on apparently reliable authority
that Gen Wm o. Butler, OF kentuckyi goes int
tue W r Department Gen. Butter IS regarded
bv Kentuckans here as decided Southern man
and public opinion is wayering as 70 tue Fiesi
The Iimes' correspondent referring TO the dim
Guilty between Gen Scott and senator iooInos
saws: during the conversation zen ocott ilau'
some severe remarks, and soon the lie was given
wien Gen. Scott rose TO resent il, but Senator
GWin interfered and parted them, huuof say
hostile notes have passed between them.
In the Committee OF Thirty-Ihree today AZ
propositions heretofore submitted were discussed
in consequence of Mr.. COrWin's report not oelns
fully prepared Nothing definite was concluded
upOn and they adjourned Il IL O'Clock on zion
day, when Mr.. CorWin says he VIII make a una
report
iFhe detective officers from New York, have
recently made discoveries which lead quite direct
" 10 the middle party who negotiated the ny
Dotbeested bonds Of the Interior Department
This party is not now 1t the city.
Capt Stone continues TO push the organization
Of the militia of the District Of Columbia, anc
finds that II IS strong and elective. Inc arrange
ments making viii within the next few days pro
vide sufficient lawful force here to defy all Nir
ginia and Maryland combined at any attempt
Invasion
II is tie purpose of Mr.. Buohanon to veto th'
Pacific Railroad bill If it sent 10 him. His ob
lection is not to the measure ITSELF but to what n
calls creating great debt in the present condi
fion Of the country.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
- or sPEcIFIo REMEDIEa

No l-For Fever, Congestion, And lni,5ns,l,i'pa
No. 2-For Worm Fever, Worm Couo' "s''ins ne
Os5 No. s-For Cole, Crying, Teethins, and Wake'u'
''iS No. 81 1mFof r Darrr cholsrs Infantuu and sum
@f5 No. sPFoT Cole, Gping, Dyssn,ery, OF Bood'
FPE, sa s-For Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Vomiting
No. For Coughs, Colds, Influenza, and sors
fhrost -, ,-.,-.,,s.
No. 9.-For Headache, Vertigo Heat and Faiine'
n7 n, u io@DYsrEpsrl PrI1s-For Weak ana Derangsd
stomach, Constipation, and Liver Complaint nj
No. lI'-PoR FEMALE IEREGJIARTTIEs, scanty' ram
h,I or auptressed Periods
10. f92Por Lsucorrhea. PrOfnse Meisss' so'
Bearing Down OF femaieS .,,-
M. is-For Group, Hoarse Cough, Bad BreHihlnS-
No 1A-SALT RHEGM PII4s--for EryaiPeA-s' o'"i'
tions Pimples on the Face
M i5-RHKuMArIe PIIs-FOr Palm Latnehesl
or soreness in the Chest Back, Lolns, or Limbs,
A-For Fever and Ague, Chill Fever Diin0 Af'''
Old PFa9 ml7GsISsl Pie Bind or Beedins Internal EE
-, Sore. Weak. or Inaamed Eyes and Eyeids
Failing, Weak, or Blurred Sight, -,.,..
C-For Catarrh, Of long standing or recent e''i''
With obstruction or profuse diseharge
" C.-Por Whooping Cough, ahaiing hs violence
and shortening its course
elnes act IKE q charm The entire diIease b often
srrested 81 once and IN al cases he violence o. ue
sttack il moderated, the disease shortened and rem
dered len dangsrOuA
Coughs and Colds, EhIeh are Of such frequenI oc
eurrence and which 90 oftsn lay he foundation o.
diseased lunEs brOnehltil and consumption, may al
be A. once cured By the Fever and Cough PllA
In al chronlc diseases, such a. DyTPepGa, "eeA
Stomach Constipation, Lives Complaints Plel, fe
male Debility, Ind irregularities, old Headaehe1i
Bore or Veal Eye, ChtArrh, sali Rheum, And other
old erupdona The case has specifics whose proper aP
pneahon uiB afford . cure In alm0s every instance
ofsn The cure Of q dngs chronic difficulty, such e.
DyupepsA Piles or OAtaTTh, HeadAche or fenAle
weakness has more than paid for DE case ten tEnss
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
GOV. REFRR,s MESSAGE.

LEAvENwoRTH, Jan. u.
The Message of acting Gov Beebe to the Ter
ritorial Legislature, is mainly devoted TO local
affairs The financial condition of the territory
Is discouraging, OWING in part tc the disastrous
effect of the drouth. The total number Of acres
subject TO taxation is 3, 800 600 Total number OF
town lots 1856 ,s2s, valued at 564OOOO. Total
amount taxable property in the territory - OOO.,
0OO Total amount of taxes levied in 1909 ana
1880 81 OOO about % 900 levied prior TO 1859, re-
mains unpaid. He recommends Township coun-
tv municipal organization for the mineral re-
gions of Western Kansas. In relation to the late
diSturbances in Linn and Bourbon counties, ne
nrges stems TO be taken for the enforcement OF
laws and vindieation Of the Government; de re
eounmeuds expression of gratitude by the Legls
Isfur TO the charitable who gave relieftO the sui
ferers from the drouth he urges the repeal oi the
act ~ the last session. prohibiting slavery on the
ground of uncOustitutionality. In regard 10 ma
fionai affairs. he thinks the present distracted
tote Of the country, il owing TO the aggressive
nolicv of The Republicans He urges eoneiliR-
lion and union: but if dissolution takes place he
trusts Kansas will decline identification with
eitber branch of the Union, but establish sepa-
rate and Independent Government
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
WASHINGTON NEWS.

W MAhhAaHGUAa JAN IL
The President has made formal order direct
ing the Heads Of Dpartments 10 withdraw all
their patronage from the Constitution newspaper
The immediate cause OF this act is supposed 70 be
the censures of that Journal regarding the sending
Of troops % Charleston
Ex-Sscretary Thompson has replied to his let
terof acceptance Of his resignation. While ad-
herring 10 bis opinions he speaks in the kndesl
terms Of the President and his patriotism
a private letter from Florida, dated Jan IN
saws a number Of delegates from West Florida
express themselves 10 the effect that If the state
should secede without q proper general under
standing, they viii secede from the other part o.
ne state and ali west of the Apa aehieola Riyel
will annex themselves to Alabama
The Arsenal at CatahOOchie has been seized Q!
order of the Governor, under the preteXt that ln'
u. S. officer was about TO remove arms.
Mr Sherman said to day in the House tnat az
ter The Navy and Army bills shall have been ols
posed OF, the opportunity desired by SOulhefl
men for debate viii be afforded
It ls said that Mr. Taylor, Chief Clerk Of IN
New York Post ONCE, will be appointed fos
Mortnr
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-01-14
FRnnI WAsHINGTON.

WAsHINGToS, san II.
Alta private dinner party yesterday high words
passed between Senator IoomOs ana Lieut. zen
Seott relating to revelations in Congressional cir
cles. i be conversation turned on the sending OF
troops to Charleston, when Mr.. Toom6s express
ed the hope that the people there would sink the
Star Of the West
The General, with much earnestness asked
whether Il was possible that he as an American
desired such an event
Mr. roombs replied afhrmatiyely, ana tnat tnialt
those who set the vessel there should be sunk with
her.
Gen Scott thereupOn said he was responsible
for TTh Il he said, and Mr., TOOmbs remarked,
You have known me for twenty five years, and
are aware thar too am responsible"
The matter here ended, but the subject, Il Is
said, Is now in the hands.of friends
II IS probable that the Mississippi delegation
will formally retire from Congress to morrow.
Lieut.. Talbot has arrived here from Major An
dersOn with despatches TO the Government
Senator Hunters speech to-day produeeda pro
fn1uT rrurnffnu
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- WHAr rRE PEoPLs gA7.

The undersigned having used Professor HUM
PHREYsi SPECIFIC HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
IN our families with the most Satisfactory results, and
having fun confidence In tleir geuuinenes, purity.
and efficacy cheerfuIy recommend them b at per
sons who Wlsh 70 have safe reliable, aud sd'cheiou-
remedies At hand for private or domestic use
The Rev VIM. HOsmer, editor Of ' The Noriiern
sew d D. Rector Of 81. Peters Church, Aaburu, y g,
ne Rev B. L Ives, Chaplain Of the Auburn Sisir
Prison : the Rev Spencer 81 Rice, Rector, N~- b.
ford. Mass tie Rev. Allen Steele, heg-for on
ss1.s. he Rev samuel Nichols East Genesee Con
ference n Y the Rev. P. 5. Pratt, Dorset W ii'e
Rev John E Robbie, buffalo; a. G. Hari, tsq, tneHi
NY; the Hon. Seal Dow, Portland he ne Hon
s.huvier Colfar, Bend, Ind. the Hon George
Hnr7ntrevs n Y: Henry D. Cook, ESQ, Eiltor Of
tbe "Ohio state Journal" Columbus, Ohioi the Hon
r T. Graham, Moline, Ill the Hon Thomas J.
Chase Monticello Pa the Hon Joseph bene,iiil
UtIcs- n z /: Wm Bristol Esq, Uuca1 \. !. A 3
Pond ESQ, Utlcs, n Y; james Plunkett, hsl.' NtaA-
Vile Tenn