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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1861-06-29

Richard Henry Lee, brother of the
foregoing, was born at StratfOrd, West
mOreland county, Virginia, on the goth
Of January, 1882. He cnaged in the
study Of history, politics, law, and litera.
ture, without engaging in any particular
profession. lie died on the 10th Of June,
l7OA.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22
Atrocities of the Enemy in Eliza
beth City County, Va.

The Norfolk (Va.) Herald, OF the
Sd inst, has the following:
Mr.. Frederick Jett, formerly of
Elizabeth City, left williamsburg a
few days ago, where he had Just
moved with his family to avoid the
Vandals at Fort Monroe, and came
round by the way Of Richmond to
Norfolk, where he is engaged with
some work on the Qualifications.
He found at williamsburg 4 num-
Der Of tugitives from Hampton, from
whom he learned some particulars Of
the villainous doings of the Federal
troops after their descent upon New
ports News.
They commenced on the farm Of
Mr., VIM. Smith, which they left Il
complete wreck. He had Il tine field
OF wheat, besides u number OF truck
crops; these the scouudrels COM
pietei y devastated, besides stealing or
shooting down Mr.. Smith stock and
poultry which hey found ranging
about the farm. MIR. Smith thought
he would be little before hand with
them in saving his bacon, and had the
contents OF his smoke house carted
out into the woods and buried it
when he saw them approaching. But
IN this he was toiled; treacherou>
darkey who assisted at the burial,
told upon him, and the robbers had
the meat disinterred and carted back.
This fellow, with several others Of
Dir. Smiths negroes, they took to
Fort Monroe, and set them to work
on the tortiiica.ions. Mr.. Smith os-
Inmates his loss, including the negroes,
at full $4,000.
They next visited the adjoining
farm OF Mr.. West, which they treat
ed as they had done Mr. Smiths,
cutting up and completely destroying
the crops Of every kind. At Mr. !
Vests they ,unluckily found a uni
form coat, upon which they held hinl
a close prisoner and sent off his two
grown women, to the fort
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22

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ding :hA: .: its individual members.
Advertisements published at irregular
Intervals, : per square for each insertion
Announcing candidates for q Distric, or
State office. $40; for Parish office. SO;
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All advertisements for strangers or tran
sent persons. 70 be paid in advance.
Advertisements not marked on tue copy
.or specified time, viii be inserted till
.orbid. aad payment exuc;cd.
Marriages ana deaths will be published
a news ; obituaries, tributes of res pect. and
iuncrn, Invitations as other advertisements
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22
Patterson's force will occupy Har-

Patterson's force will occupy Har
per's Ferry. r.
More troops are concentrating Al
Baltimore
.Southerners are moving to variou,
points.
Baltimore, June 1S.--Iteports from
Fortress Monroe state that British
war vessel is cruising off the Chesa.
peake.
The Harriet Lane is coming in
minus her wheel-house.
There is an immense Southern force
between Yorktown and Great Bethel
Butler is still preparing to advance
Leavenworth, June 1S.-The Mis-
sourians at independence have burned
the telegraphic dispatches.
a Kansas regiment is encamped at
Wyandotte.
Gov Robinson proclaims that as
Missouri has declared war against
the United States, Kansas is subject
to invasion, and urges good citizens
to organize.
The St. Louis Democrat learns that
an advance guard Of federal cavalry
encountered Il considerable force of
1lissourians stationed on hill with
cannon cannonading the road. Three
tederalists We're killed. The cavalry
were not pursued in retreat. Mis-
sourians are concentrating at Blue
Hills.
An Iowa regiment is advancing via
the +. 4. to Renek whence they will
take a country road to Boonville.
Thirty Missourians attacked the
Federalists guarding Dardanc4les
creek bridge. ..-
The st. Louis Republican says
that Immediately on the accidental
discharge Of a gun, the federal troops
commenced an indiscriminate fire
without orders, the slaughtered fell in
every direction. The firing only
ceased when the vicinity was desert
ed.
Seven were killed The fire1nen
are engaged washing the blood from
the streets. Col. Boernstein is scout
ing in the country.
Col. Holloway of the State troops
is represented dead.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22

as Hostages for his "good beha-
vior." Nothing was alleged against
them, but 1t was the simple arbitrary
act Of Lincoln's heil-hounds, who in
this, though in violation of law and
civilized usage, as in all their pro-
ceedings, but followed the example
Of the lawless old tyrant, their mas
ter.
From Mr. Vests they passed over
to the farm Of VIM. Lee, which had
on it one of the finest crops of wheat
in the county, besides other valuable
products. This they completely de-
vastated as they had done the farms
we have already mentioned.
In short, they continued the work
of ruthless and reckless destruction
on every farm fronting Hampton
Roads, from Newport's News to
Hampton, committing every species
Of atrocity and outraging the persons
OF negro women, girls, and even fe-
male children, in a manner too inLu-
man and revolving to dwell upon. .'
The families residing on this range
Of farms had generally moved off to
the interior, and thus avoided the in
suits and infamous treatment of he
bafbaric enemy
The woods back of Hampton were
for several days filled with the t.g;-
tive families from that once smiling
and happy village, and with such Of
their household stuff as they could
carry off with them in the hurry of
the alarm. They have probably ere
this obtained more desirable lodgings.
Providentially they have had fine
weather.
Il is ascertained that there are :a!l
three hundred slaves belonging to the
citizens Of Elizabeth City, either fu-
gitives or forced into the service, en-
ployed as laborers in Fort Monroe at
the present time. 1t has already been
stated that Col. Mallory, of Elizabeth
City, went with flag Of truce to the
fort to demand the return Of fugitive
negroes but the demand was refused.
A similar application was made OK.
The following day, by another flag,
and also refused. The bridge over
Hampton Greek was then burned by
our people, and the enemy made his
raid upon Newport's News by water.
There are only four of it's inhabi-
ants remaining in Hampton, who are
prevented by chronic diseases and
other unavoida bic causes Of detention
rom leaving it in the entire posses
sion of the enemy who now occupies
The loss, including negroes, sus-
aimed by the county of Elizabeth
Jitv, at the hands Of these re1norse-
ess maraut,crs, is estimated at $500
zoe.
a trading character named Mellon.
Who had formerly held the bssttle-'s
'erth at Fort Monroe, and till recently
lad been too frequently exchanging
-lslts between the Fort and Hamp
on, was ut last admonished by kj..
]ooper, Of Hampton, that he was
tronSi Y suspected Of being aspy,
which Mellon denied. "A few davs-
owevar. satisfactorily convicted him
f the charge; for when the Yankee
roops entered Hampton, MIR. Cooper's
vas the first house they broke into,
nd the ore worst served, as they
eeined 10 pay particular attention te
his furniture and DESTROY
ng every other article that came ~
heir way.
I he Charleston Mercury OF the 9th
1St saws II priyatce, pilot-noat from
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22

4 Bon Mot--O aTgaual--Durine
the fight at Pigs Point a shot from
the Harriet Lane passed through a
tent and split Il sapiing in its rear.
A soldier standing near the spot i'm
mediatcly Y sang out: 6" l say, bows.
Old Abe has gone back to his old
trade Of splitting rails"
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22

I he Charleston Mercury Of the 9th
inst, says Il privateer pilot-Doat from
Savannah, captured a Portland brig,
loaded with sugar and molasses near
Georgetown. The prize was carried
10 Georgetown. 1T is valued at 4Q,-
600
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22

King Cotton" " still has egress
from the port of Savannah. On the
4th inst. over $500 bales were skip
ped 20 Liverpool,
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22
Special for the Daily News.
Receiued yesterday Eveuine.

Received yesterday Evening.
A brush is reported to have taken
place at Geneva, The Southerners
have lost Capt. Shreve and two men
Scott boasts that the evacuation Of
Harper g Ferry is in perfect accord
ance with his plans,and that no South
ern movements have altered his pro.
:gramme in the slightest degree,
The Government have information
that the Sontherners have set a tran
for them fifteen miles from Alexan-
dria, into which they expect to draw
the federalists. The same scouts re-
port that Indians are lurking in the
/. neighborhood ofthe alleged trap point
on the look out, and Fortress Monroe
will be connected by submarine tel
egraph.
1t IS reported that there has been a
collision at Viena and that the South
erners have possession Of the ,bridge
there over which the invaders must
march
The Nebraska officials including,
u. Sterling Morton, the Secretary;
Addison \. Gilmore, the Receiver:
VIM. ?. West and B. 2. Rankin the
Marsha!s are heavy defaulters. An
investigator has beer sent
Defalcations are also developinz- in
Iowa.
RiAed cannon have been sent to
Alexandria.
Gen. Butler is threatening Great
Bethel. The Acqua Greek defend
srs are being increased.
The Fortress Monroeists sleen on
their arms.
81. Louis, June 1e.-The Federal
troops have fired, aiming at the VIM
dOws of the Recorders Court, ki,linr
four citizens and wounding two. 4
soldier in the ranks accidentally fired
gun, at which the whole company
fired lndiscrlminately,
The Federal troops in the interior
number 10000. located as follows
$500 at Herman and Jefferson CITY;
$500 at Bolla; $500 at St. Joscph and
along the Hannibal railroad; 1000 on
Northern Mississippi railroad; 1000
at Bird Point, in addition to $500
st. Louis Nothing is known of
Jackson's movements.
Louisville, June l5.-Tro thou
sand Missourians are at Boonville,
and 100 on the opposite bank. Ar
tillery are placed commanding the
river. Lyons is waiting for informa-
ton to determine whether he will ad-
vance by river or land.
Washington, June lS.-The Fed
craliscs are a. Vienna with 900 men.
a report to Gen. Scott that con turn
ing curve within quarter eff mile
OF Vienna, they We're fired upon by a
masked battery with shell, Shot and
grape, killing and wounding men on
the platforms and cars.
The train was stopped on account
'f INJURY to the macllincv We
abandoned the train and took to the
road; finding the battery supported
by 1900 South Caroliuians, We fell
back throwing out skirlnishers on
soth TANKS, and then retired with
i've killed. five wounded and five
'AA''"'i - Az iAicil iDIiiuDiltU many
haversacks and blankets and few
nuskets. ROBT. G. CHENCk,
Brig. Gen. lst Ohio Reg.
Among the killed was an editer of
he Cleveland Herald,
Fortress Monroe. June lS.-The
steamer has been fired on by steam
ug. g;
The Southerncrs are erecting Il ,
vater- battery at Sewell's Point, and /
in force on James river t
St. Louis June 1S.-Col. Boerste;n F.,
las been appointed commander of St
.ouis and Cole counties, and has is
ued a proclamation. c
Lyons has also issued proclama- t
ion. d
~
Shreveport daily news., 1861-06-22
SSOCIATiONS.
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SHREvEroRT LODGE Off
- and 4. NJ. No II5. meets
every Friday at d F. NJ.
JoHS W. JONES, w. VI.
j. Il Browulee, Sec'y.
Shrereport Chapter of Il. 4. ". No. TO-
meets on nc 2nd and 4th Monday OF each
month, at :i.P. NJ .J.G. McW11I,Ns
""'-c'' f'ccort',i H. +.
SnTsrepoTt Council, K. and $. NJ No. :,
meets on the II. and Sd Saturday Of co,,
month a: u L. NJ. EMMETT Ii. CR.lC
iienIS levy hec"rueT. T.'.G...M
. j lace OF meeting. at tn. Masonic Hall
on Texas street. over Mayor. Office ue2l
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
FROM THE LOWER POTOMAC.

The battery of eighteen guns discovered
week since, on Matthias Point, is myth. 1t
must have been the field pieces that fired upon
the Freeborn and Island Belle. The steamer
Union. few days since, thoroughly examined
the place, and found neither guns, entrench-
ments nor rebels The Assistant Secretary of
the Navy, on his return from Hampton Roads,
where he delivered sealed orders to the COM
mander Of the naval expedition, passed the
Point without mOlestatiOn.
In Baltimore, three or four days before the
false news that Mason and Slidell had sailed
from Charleston to Europe, in the Nashville,
reached here, a letter from one rebel to anoth.
er, was intercepted, containing this passage !:
{" have just hidden farewell to Slidell, who is
about starting to Europe with Mason. They
are going through Texas. and will sail from a
Mexican port" Recent intelligence leads to
the conclusion that they went by this route.
Captain Duane's company of sappers and
miners has been ordered to this city from West
Point.
The 44th (Ellsworth's) has been attached to
General Butterfeld's brigade.
The rebels are fortifying Centrevile. They
have force this side Fairfax Court House. Our
troops occupy Vienna, and our pickets are
mile beyond Annandale.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
SEPTEMBER 10, 1861.
MOVEMENTS OF GEN. FREMONT.

A special dispatch to the St. Louis Republi-
can from Camp Richardson, Bolivar, Polk
county, NO., Oct. 26, states that Gen. Fremont
and staff arrived at Bolivar, Polk county, six
teen miles from Camp Morrisy, and encamped
this evening on the outskirts of the town.
Bolivar, like nearly all the towns in southern
Missouri, is almost entirely deserted--the stores
being all closed, and many of the houses aban-
doned. 1t is now ascertaned that the loss of
Fremont's body guard in the brilliant charge
at Springfield, was six to eight killed, and some
fifteen to twenty wounded. A number of most
brilliant instances of daring were shown on our
side. One sergeant had three horses shot from
under him, and rebel placed pistol to Sea.
gonye's breast, was in the very act of firing,
when the major severed his arm from the
shoulder, and laid him dead at the horses
feet. Colonel earns third Illinois cavalry and
Major Holman's sharpshOOters have left here
for Springfield, and one regiment of SigePs
division will march there at midnight. Gen.
Fremont and staff and Sigels division depart
by forced marches for Springfield at daylight
tomorrow morning, and will probably arrive
there in the evening. Gen. McKinstry was
two miles north of Warsaw last night. Gen.
Pope was this side of the Usage, and Hunter
in advance of him, all marching to this point.
1t is understood that in the forthcoming battle
Lane and Sturgis will have the left wing, Hun.
ter the right, Asboth the main column, and
McKiustry will form the reserve-Sigel taking
the advance.
Nothing further from Price, and no news of
McCullOch.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
Irnportant from Havana.

ARRIVAL OF MASON AND SLIDELL--
COURTESIES EXTENDED TO THEM BY
THE ENGLISH AND SPANIARDS-PRI-
VATEER PRESENTED WITH FLAG, &c.
New YORK, Oct. 3O.-The steamer Co.
lumbia arrived from Havana on the 25th.
The rebel steamer Theodore, formerly the
Gordon, lett Havana on the 23d for Charles.
ton. She landed Mason and Slidell at Car.
denas, and afterwards went to Havana,
Mason and Slidell going overland They
were received with the highest consideration
from the Captain General down.
The Theodore took on board q large
quantity of arms on her return; also provi-
sions, coffee, &c. She was presented with
a silk flag by Southern ladies. She took
twenty passengers, including Meade, late
United States Minister to Brazil.
Things looked quite warike in Havana.
A large feet was fitting out for Mexico
The English Minister had called Oh the
rebel commissioners in full uniform and pre-
scented them to the Captain General.
Caps. Coxsetter, late of the privateer
JEFF. Davis, lately came to Havana and
remained there.
We hear OF the arrival 10 Cuban ports
of several vessels from blockaded ports,
namely: Charleston, New Orleans, Mobile
and Wilmington.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
From the Plains.

AFFFlRS IN NEW ORNIA
TROOPS MARCHING OVER--INDIAN
AFFAIRS.
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 29-The Santa Fe
mail reached here on Saturday, in advance
of Schedule time.
Business was dull throughout the terri.
tory. The volunteer force in New Mexico
number now over three thousand five hun
dred men, three thousand OF whom are in
marching order, and expect soon to be EN-
ployed 10 active service. Their destination
is towards Masilla, where they expect ad.
ditional reinfOrcements.
The Indians report large body Of troops
marching from the west, and many think il
may be the California force 80 anxiously
expected. IT so, they design on their arri-
val attacking the force liz that region
from Texas.
The Camanches and Utabs have been
locking horns together near MaxweIl's
Rancho. which originated from theft com
mitted by the Utahs, in which they OBJ
tanned one hundred horses from the Ca
manches. The Camanches followed to OBJ.
tain their property. One of their number
was killed.
The Indians on the Plains are now peace.
ably disposed towards the whites, having
received their annuities at the hands of the
Agent.
Surveyor General Clark arrived safely,
coming through the States by way Of Oma'
ha. Judge Watts came in as passenger
by the stage. ALI quiet here.
TEXAS REBELS SEVERELY HANDLED.
The Santa Fe mail furnishes the follow.
ing additional items: About the first inst
a company of New Mexican volunteers
under Capt. Mink was attacked in the
night at Alimasa, 80 miles below St. Craig
by 100 Texan rebels, and their horses
stampeded. Capt Mink proposed to sur
render his company, but his men dissented
secured their horses and retreated to Fort
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01

AN Oh WELL ON FIRE.-Last week, in
Venangeleo, Pennsylvania, an oil well ex-
ploded. The scene is thus described by an
informant of the Rochester Democrat
The men who were boring suddenly
struck oil at a depth of about four hundred
feet, and before they could withdraw the
drill, or extnguish the fire under the boiler
of a steam engine used to work inc boring
apparatus, an immense jet Of Oil and gas,
mingled, sprang into the air. The gas was
forced in lateral direction, far enough to
communicate with the flames in the furnace,
and an explosion of terrific violence took
place. A perfect sheet OF fame for mo.
ment overspresd he eas.h for some distance
around, and ttgp lac ascending column of
oil took fire. Inc spectacle was inconceiv-
ably grand and imposing, particularly after
nightfall. The force of the jet was such as
to send the oil to height Of one hundred
and fifty feet. 1t was literally fountain
of fire.
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From Missouri.
SINGULAR PROCEEDINGS OF A Militia
RY GENERAL,

SINGULAR PROCEEDINGS OF A Militia
RY GENERAL.
JEFFERSON Cry, Oct. 90 Speeia! TO
St. Louis Democrat. General Prentiss
who left st. Louis Sunday last with force
of Cavalry to surprise and capture the
rebels at Fulton, Galloway county, returned
and reports that before he reached Fulton,
General John B. Henderson of the State
militia had made compromise with the
rebels at Dyer's mills near Concord, by
which he commanded the United States
troops not to make any arrests if the rebels
would lay down their arms and return to
their homes. Prentiss acquiesced in the
compromise, but on the first violation OF it,
will visit severe vengeance upon the offend
ers. The proposition for compromise came
from the rebels.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
Items of News by Telegraph.

CAIRO, Oct. PA party of thirty men of the
2Sth Illinois, while scouting on Saturday. en-.
countered party of rebel cavalry and infant.
ry, thirteen miles below this place. A b~isk
engagement ensued. The rebels were routed
with the loss of their captain, lieutenant and
several wounded. No loss on our side.
PADUCAH, KY, Oct 27.-Three companies
OF 9th Illinois went to Saratoga, forty.eight
miles up Cumberland river, on Saturday. and
attacked a company of rebel cavalry. 100
strong, completely routing them. Rebel loss
thirteen killed, twenty-four prisoners, land fifty.
Two horses, aud all their camp equipage. The
Federas had two wounded.
FORTRESS MONROE, Oct. 2S.-The great ex.
Peoition has been delayed by prevalent gales
some refugees from Yorktown have come in
Inc state rebels are in considerable force in
that vicinity, and there is an apprehension of
an early attack by Federal troops.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

NEW I oRK, Oct. 30.-A gold snu1 COX
and the freedom of the city is to be presented
to General Robert Anderson this afternoon
by the Mayor and Common Council.
A public sale of 759 bales Of East India
wool took place this morning and was with4
out exception one of the most spirited wool
sales ever held. Prices ranged from ten to
twenty per cent. higher than was expected.
Every lot was sold.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The steamer
Pusey arrived at the Navy Yard today,
bringing dispatches from Capt. Craven.
The rebel batteries were opened upon the
Maryland shore yesterday, and firing con,
tinued to late hour last night, but without
damage to any body on our side. 1t is
believed that no vessels have run the
blockade within twenty-four hours.
New YORK, Oct. 30.--Specias say there
is no truth in the report of the intended
resignation of Mcclellan and Scott, also
that the rumor of an order for the removal
of Fremont is at least premature.
Gen. Mcclellan COMEDIANS that some of
the copying clerks in the War Department
have given newspaper reporters copies of
military orders issued from his headquarters,
but the evil will be corrected.
A letter from Commodore Dupont dated
Sunday evening, makes no mention of the
reported robbery of his private instructions,
maps, &c.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29.--Gov. Sprague
has notified one of the Colonies commanding
Rhode Island regiment, that his COM
mission as Colonel is revoked.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-11-01
FROM PRICES ARMY.

Upton Oct. 2S.-A special dispatch to the
st. Louis Democrat states that General Kenne-
dy, who has just arrived at Sedalia from Pri.
ce's army, says that Prices men are much dis.
satisfied at the prospect of leaving the State.
and that they will force him to make stand
within our borders. On the other hand it is
asserted that Gen. Johnston has left Kentucky
to take command of Prices and McCulloch's
forces, and that before leaving that State, he
sent couriers to Price and McCulloch, directing
them to fall back into Arkansas, and not give
Fremont battle until he could reach them
Gen. Kennedy says Fremont will have a much
larger force to contend against than he imag.
ines. Considerable numbers of Prices army
are arriving in this section daily, and it is
feared they will renew their plundering habits
as soon as our troops leave.
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dead. Numerous farm houses in the neighbor
hood were occupied as temporary hospitals.
The number of Federal soldiers captured our
informant did not know. He saw one party
of one hundred and ten taken of, but under.
been sent away. The expectation at first pre-
vailed that the national troops would be able
to advance in overwhelming numbers to Lees.
burg, and created the utmost excitement
among Unionists, of whom there are large
number in the vicinity, who were prepared TO-
receive and welcome the army, whilst many OF
rations to leave after the battle. The rebels
rapidly hurried up achievements. 1t is now
estimated that they had from ten to fifteen
thousand men at Leesburg and Waterford.