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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
az TEnEaRAPE.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10.
5 the following dispatch:

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The Times has the following dispatch:
"Washington, July 28.-Gen. Mcclellan is
reported at Annapolis Junction, midway be-
tween Washington and Baltimore, wsth 100000
men,"
Gen. Sumner received dispatch ordering
Capt. Drew to remain here, and Maj. Buell. to
20 forward in his place. Maj. B. sails to-day.
1t is rumored that new morning paper, to
support Secessionism, will appear in few days.
Nautical men say that several suspicious
looking vessels are outside the harbor They
are supposed to be privateers under the Pal
metto flag, and design to intercept vessels in
the China trade. One Of the Government stea-
mers, armed with Dahlgren gun, is cruising
about for sight Of the strangers.
A passenger who arrived from the City OF
Mexico, on board the steamer st. Louis, says
that Mr.. Pickett, late U. S. consul at Vera Cruz
under Buchanan's administration, had arrived
in said city as agent for the Confederate States,
trying to get the Mexican government to recog-
nize the Southern republic. On the 4th all the
public buildings had the national colors flying,
and the foreign ministers and consuls had their
respective flags out, we'll as many American
citizens. That's showing the respect due to the
Anniversary Of American Independence. The
road from Mexico to Acapulco was free, for the
first time for many months, from hostile forces
who had withdrawn to the neighborhood Of Rio
del Monte. Three Americans who came from
Vera Cruz as passengers, used their revolvers
with such advantage against the robbers, who
attacked the stage near Rio Frio on the public
road, that they killed two and drove the others
off.
Some OF the churches will take up collections
tomorrow in aid Of the sick and wounded in
the army. 1t is proposed among the leading
business men here to call grand mass meeting
of Union men and start subscription here to
be added to from different parts of the State,
and raise fund, say Of half million If possi-
BILE, to be divided among the loyal States for
the widows and orphans of those who were kill
ed fighting the battles Of the Union.
This will depend on the contingency of wheth-
er we have any trouble with the secessionists
here or war with England. Some object to
sending a regiment from this State, fearing that
the time may come when they will all be want
ed as home guard.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

ventiOn this morning elected Hamilton r
Gamble, Governor, Millard II. Hall, Lien,
Governor, aud MOrdroe Oliver, Secretary
Of State.
WASHINGTON. July 3l.-InfOrmaiion has
been received here that since the affair st
Bulbs Run the rebel irUnps are cOncentra.
ting an immense army Of AZ 900 in Virginia
North Carolina, Tennessee aud Alabama
at once agreed to double the quota already
levied on them.
A Lieutenant of the regular army, who
was captured and escaped from Manassas
last Monday, states that it was not their in.
tentiOn to advance on Washington. Th,
question has been discussed. aud General
Beauregard was opposed to snch a policy.
1t was thought they would make stand at
Fairfax.
Wednesday Beauregsrd was reconnoiter.
ing within three or four miles Of Chain
Bridge, and left ten or twenty men as scouts
but they were all made prisoners by Capt
Mott, OF New York.
The missing, killed and wounded of the
Fire ZOuaves is 235. They are to be sent
to New York being thoroughly demoral-
lied.
There is confirmation of Wise's defeat at
BullsLOwn at headquarters.
CAIRO, Aug. lsi.-Sch, ltz reported JEFF.
Thompson with 900 rebps about 20 miles
from Birds Point aud 8 900 more between
there and New Madrid. and 1900 at New
Madrid we'll armed and trained.
WASHINGTON, Aug lst.-lt is rumored
Gen. Wool will take command of Fort Mon.
roe, and Butler will cooperate with Gen.
Mcclellan.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

ALLEGED TREAsONABLE PLOTTINGs.-The
San Francisco Mirror says The secessionisls
in that city are holding secret meetings,
and adds:
Already several hundred men have been en-
listed for the war, by officers acting under the
direction of JEFF. Davis. The original plan was
to procure vessel at this port, to convey the
troops to Mazatlan, at which place horses and
mules would be bought, and the party then pro-
ceed overland to Texas, distance Of about six
hundred miles. In consequence of the project
becoming known, it has been abandoned, and
a different manoeuver is to be practsed. The
rebels now intend to form themselves into small
companies, not large enough to excite suspicion
and give out to the community that the Osten-
sible object of the various organizations is to
explore the Southern countries of Arizona, So
nora, etc, for minerals. The companies will
have a rallying point somewhere in Arizona,
and when the force is completed, make push
across the plains for Texas. Last night there
was meeting held, not one-eighth of a mile
from the City Hall, at which more than sixty
rebels were in secret consultation. In order to
escape observation they went to the buildingby
twos, and singly, and retired in the same man
ner.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
PONY NEWS.

The Pony arrived at Reese River Station,
l25 miles east of Fort Churchill, at five
o'clock yesterday evening, with advices
from St. Louis to August lst. The follow.
ing intelligence is from the transcripts
extra:
WASHINGTON, July 27th.-The Potomac
below Washington cannot be crossed by the
rebels. Il is guarded by a large naval force.
The river above is equally secure.
There will be an eutire change in the Or
ganizatiOn of the army by placing each
brigade aud division Uu more satistactory
basis.
A reconnaissance was made last night by
large body Of cavalry aud Infantry in the
direction of Fairfax Court House. They
found no signs Of the enemy except noun
ted picket guard. The rebels have with.
drawn from before our lines. Their where.
abOuts is not known.
1t is supposed Col. Cameron's body lies
buried in one of the trenches.
The rebel chiefs had agreed not to ex.
change prisoners.
Col. Lander will be authorized to SUM-
mon The men Of the mountains and plains
with whom he was associated when on the
overland mail route.
CAIRO, July 28th.-An Englishman re-
Gently from the rebel camp says all the
troops at Union city and Memphis have re-
ceived marching orders. Their destination
Is Bi' DIS Point.
WASHINGTON, July 2Sth.- Federal priso-
ners have just arrived; they were prisoners
ut Ludlow Church. The enemy acknowledge
q loss OF 500.
They have 600 of our prisoners. The
enemy claims TO have AZ Federal officers
aud IL medical men prisoners.
CAIRO. July 29th.-Tbe enemy have not
approached nearer than New Madrid,
Missouri.
jeff Thompson, with seven thousand Ar
kansas troops, has arrived at st. Luke, Mo.
He has been elected TO q Generalship in
place Of Watkins.
General Polk has refused passes to any
person wishing 10 leave Memphis for the
North.
WASHINGTON, July 29tb.-Advices re,
ceived to day say the rebels are not con.
tsmplating an attack on Washington, but
OH Harper'S Ferry.
Nothing has been received at the War
Department to justify the report that Banks
had evacuated Harper's Ferry. He is in
structed to bold his position, which is a
etrong one. JohnstOn's army, when last
heard from, was on its way to Winchester.
Banks has been much weakened by the
withdrawal of the three months men. Gov.
ernment is prepared for this.
The New York ZOuaves since the retreat
have been in state of insubOrdinatlOn
which reached its climax last night. Acting
Brig. Gen. McCann ordered out one of bis
regiments, supRressing the rebellion and
disarming the whole regiment.
Nine ZOuaves attempted to desert but
they we're arrested aud lodged in jail.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
ELECTION OF CONGRESS MEN.

The Union, in its thursdays issue. ad-
miis that it was mistaken in supposing that
California would be entitled to three men,
bers Of the House of Representatives 10 the
Thirty-seventh Congress; and it appears
that the apportionment as made out by the
Secretary of the Interior, expressly states
that the apportionment under the census of
1860 takes effect with the Thirty eighth
Congress, which begins on the 4th of March
1868. The Union, however, thinks that
California may possibly be allowed three
members, as special favor, at the next
session, but this is not probable. If such a
favor Was conceded to this State. Illinois
and other States, which will have largely
Increased representation under the new ap-
portiOnment, would claim the same favor {;
while the States that lose members would
very justly claim their right to the number
OF Representatives allowed them by the APP
portiOnment of 1850. To allow one State
to be represented under the new apportion-
ment, and another under the old, would
lead TO inextricable confusion.
During the session of 1858, the California
Legislature passed an act putting off the
election of Congressman 10 period six
mOnlhS subsequent to the beginning of the
term. This was not only wrong to the Co.
ysfnment, but the State is thereby deprived
of It's proper representation in the House
during the extra session. About half the
States of the Union elect their Representa-
tives subsequent to the commencement OF
the term, aud for this reason Buchanan, in
one OF his messages recommended that Con-
gress pass an act 6xing the elections OF
Congressman 10 all the States on a day
prior to the beginning of the terms. We
have heard Lincoln denounced by Inem-
bers of all parties, for not cOnvening Con-
gress at an earlier day than the 4th of July;
but we presume the reason for putting off
the extra session to so late a date was be-
cause, at the time the proclamation was is.
sued, members enough bad not been elect
ed to form quorum of the House. The
States of New Hampshire, Kentucky, Ma
ryland, Virginia, aud some others, elect
their Congressman between the 4th OF
March aud the 4th Of July.
1t is to be hoped that the next California
Legislature will pass an act providing for
the election of Congressman in 1862, and
every two years thereafter, 80 that the
State may be represented in case another
extra session is called.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
Recapture OF a Prize.

The New York papers give some inte-
resting particulars of the recapture of the
schooner S. ]. Warning, which sailed from
New York on the 4th of July, for Monte.
video, and was captured on the 7th by the
privateer JEFF. Davis. After the capture,
Capt. Smith Of the Warning, the two mates
and two seamen, were taken on board the
privateer, aud prize crew, consisting of a
Charleston pilot named Amiel in command,
Stevens aud Sidney as mates, aud three
seamen, we're placed in charge Of the prize
The colored Steward, named VIM. Tilman,
two seamen named Shedding and Mcleod
and passenger named Makinnon, were lefi
on board the Waring, which was headed for
Charleston. 1t appears that Tillman over
heard conversation between the prize
captain aud Que Of the mates, relative to
selling him when they got to Charleston,
aud determined on recapturing the vessel.
Shedding, one of the prisoners, entered intO
the plot, but Mcleod, the other prisoner.
refused to have anything to do with it. On
the night of July 10th, when the schooner
was some 6fty miles South o! Charleston,
Tillman carried out bis plan. The prize.
master aud second mate were sleeping in
the cabin, the first mate being on watch,
when Tillman dispatched all three. one af-
ter another, with Ratchet, aud with the
assistance of Shedding threw their bodies
overheard. The three seamen put on board
from the jeff. Davis we're then captured one
at time, and one Of them put n irons, but
they were released the next morning on
promising TO assist in working the vessel
Tillman took command of the schooner, aud
though none on board understood naviga
ton, they reached New York on the 22d.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

FATAL RENCOUNTER AT CHICo.-A dispatch
from Chico, Butte county, dated on the 9Th
says:
A political alteration occurred last night at
Turner'S store, four miles above here, in which
one Gibson, Secessionist, was killed by Miles
Harper, Douglas UniOnist. Report states
that Gibson used insulting language to several
persons, when, approaching Harper, he enga-
ged in a scufiie with him during which he drew
a bowie knife and raised it over Harper, who
was unarmed, and prevailed on him to desist.
After mounting his horse to leave, some re-
marks by Harper provoked Gibson to dismount,
when he again renewed the attack and pursued
Harper into the store, and he there secured
shot gun. He still retreated, when, pursued
closely by Gibson. with his drawn knife, he
discharged the gun, lodging the contents in
Gibson's breast. Gibson then chased him two
or three yards across the store, when, throwing
his knife at Harper with all his remaining
strength, he fell dead.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
SATURDAY EVENING, AUG. 10, 1861.

THE Pony NEws.-We publish in our
columns to-day the most of the general
dispatch to the Associated Press. The most
important war news, Is the reported defeat
of Gov. Wise in southwestern Virginia. If
this report be true, and it appears to be
we'll authenticated, Western Virginia is
completely liberated. The regiment Of
Fire Zouaves, who fought so bravely at
Bulls Run, have become demoralized, aud
are to be discharged from the service.
Their total loss at the late battle, in killed,
wounded and missing, is stated at 2a5. A
portion of the missing we're taken prison
ers, but how many is not known, This
regiment suffered the greatest loss Of any
engaged in the battle. There is no evi.
dence Of any intention on the part of the
rebels to attack Washington; aud it is now
pretty evident that they have neglected to
improve their late victory at Bulls Run.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

ARMY PROMoTIoNs.-From the Dalles
(Oregon) Mountaineer, we learn that Sergeant
Ball, of Captain Whitlesey's company of Dra-
goons, has received the appointment of Second
Lieutenant. Sergeant VIM. IL. Ingerton, late
Walla Walla, has likewise been promoted to
Second Lieutenancy. Mr.. Henry Inman, a
private in Captain Blacks company, lately sta
toned at Fort Dalles, has been appointed a
Second Lieutenant in one Of the new regiments.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

A MEETING of young men, willing to
volunteer and pay their own expenses to
Washington, was held at San Francisco
last Thursday evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

SUIoIDE.-Hugh Gordon, native of Lon
don, sixty years of age, poisoned himself with
laudanum at the Franklin House, Portland,
Oregon. July 25th,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10

The SONORA FIRE.-A list of losses by
the late fire in Sonora, foot up about SIPS,
600.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
Werada gell!urrat.

Octavian HOOgs, is our Agent for San Fran.
cisco. He Is authorized TO receive advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same.
A.BadIam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento
to receive advertisements and collect for the same
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-08-10
UNION DEMOCRATlC TICKET.


For Governor
JOHN CONNESS.
For Lieut.. Governor,
RICHARD IRWIN.
For Congress,
HENRY EDGERTON,
JOS. @. NIcKIBHIN.
Justice of the Supreme Court,
ID. c. W HITMAN.
Attorney General,
GEO. w. ROWIE.
Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
GEO. 3. EVANS.
State Treasurer,
j. II. LANDRUMs
State Controller,
JAS. e. HUFFMAN
Surveyor General,
j. j. GARDNER.
State Printer,
JOHN II. RIDGE.
For District Judge.
JOHN i. CALDWELL.
J. ID. JOHNSON.
For Assemblymen,
&c, IcI;,I EASTMAN !vSRIHS' w. w. rTESRs' WIX9s'
For Sheriff,
CHAR L H 8 X r. N IT,
For County Clerk,
II. Ii. LAYTON.
For Treasurer,
HENRY EVERETT
For District Attorney,
THOMAS p. HAWLEYs
For Collector,
JOHN HUSSEY.
For Recorder,
Hugh ID. THOMPSON
For Assessor,
FERGUS LEARYs
For Surveyor.
J. Il. CAMILLE.
For Public Administrator,
MICHAEL BURNS.
For Coroner,
w. q. POPE.
Supervisor Sd District,
DIP WALTER.
, 1861-05-31
AMERIftN SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

THE OBJECT OF THIS INSTITUTE IS TO
furnish competent and well qualified Teachers for
situations.
Also, School Merchandise. The most modern style
OF Desks and Chairs for school rooms at the lowest
prices.
Among the many articles now for sale are the
Adamantne States, Slate Globes, Philosophical Charts
and new Outline Maps.
School Property bought aud sold on commission.
Circulars OF all the Private Schools kept an hand.
Parents seeking for Schools are invited to call and
select.
The EDUCATION HERALD, issued monthly ex.
pressy for teachers, can be had at this office.
W. HOLT, Agent,
rs Montgomery street, corner Of Pine San Francisco
Teachers, School committees and Trustees, will
please to send forward their orders for School Mer.
chandise to the American School Institute where
they will be promptly alled at the lowest prices.
SIMS
, 1861-05-31

The almost miraculous cure that has been effected
in my case prompts me to impart to those Of my el-
low creatures who may be suffering from like sniic-
ton the Of relief with a short description OF
my case Several years ago. my health began 20 ial.
was attacked by general weakness and de0ility,
which reduced me to the mere shadow Of ny former
self At that stage sought medical assistance and
expended large amounts but without the least benet
cal result That fell destroyer Consumption, had al
ready seized upon MY yitals. was daily drawing
closer to the tomb; my physicians held ont no hope Of
recovery; my strength bad wasted and was IN
STATE OF almost ntteT prostratIon. informed by
nv physicians that they could do nothing for
To smooth nv path to the grave, when most for
tunately applied to DR.. L. J, Czapkay and am now
wei and perfectly sound man It is difficult for me
10 EXPRESS the emotions Of deepest gratitude expert
ence when realizing the immeasurabe service have
received at the hands Of Or. Czapkay, and feel re-
ioced that il is al least 10 nv POKER 10 tender this
, 1861-05-31

srRcuiiNe UNION sEfp.-" How Is i you
raise 50 large ana nice onions r asked Of
an Iowa farmer, as / was sitting at the IA
Die with him, and observing some on the
table.
Wei, SAID be, we sprout the seed
With boiling water, and then plent Z early
apa - good grolna;
sproai me seeo N boiling water Y I
exclaimed inqalrlngly. what DO you
mean. SIR, by that WON'T boiling water
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, 1861-05-31
A rRrnurE OF MER1rEp WORTH.

The ingrattude Of man 10 bis fellow man is so of
ten met with in life that testimonials, prompted by
finer feelings Of the heart in the life Of thost
who sacrifice their best days in phanthropc devotion
to the alienation Of the life Of ai mortality. Empi
ricsm floods the columns Of our press with fraudulent
and fictitious letters, singing poaans to the worth
their own egotistcal charatanism. Below we append
a certificate from a worthy man, who brief periot
since seemed destined to shufe of his mortal coil;
who looked forward to his dissolution with that pleas
ure which only those weighed down by the heavy hand
Of disease can. Contrary TO hope, the ability Of
sful physician has restored him to his former health
relieved from his terrible situation, and impeed by
gratitude he makes known his case and bis remedia
agent and his statement is authenticated by Notary
Public. The demands of society imperativey com
mand its publicity and It is given more to warn the
unwary than to sound the praises Of physician, o.
whom scores Of like cases can be cited
, 1861-05-31

Baltimore IS qolet At Fort Monroe,
ou cnrlhWork fertilization, commanding the
city and harbof. is in possession Of the Gov
ernment troops
The Intelligence from Richmond is i'm
porlant. Considerabl alnrm is said to exist
there 10 consequence Of the activity Of the
United States Government aud the unex-
pccted unity Of the North.
It believed at Richmond that Presi-
dent Davis had Just notified the Govsrnors
Of the Border States, now acting in HOSTILE
fy TO the Government, to assemble at Mont
gomery, there to confer with the Confeder-
ate Government.
The Secretary Of the Interior instructed
the Collector Of the Port Of New York not
to giant leave Of absence to employees vol
nnteering; they mustresign or not volun-
teer.
The Jersey City Coast Guard have seized
two schooners loaded with $500 kegs and
100 barrels Of powder.
A great Union meeting was held at
Springfield, Missouri, on saturday, the 4tb,
which was addressed by Hon. John S.
Phelps, Judge Orr, and others A. NJ
Bedford. Of Arkansas, Secessionist, after
wards addressed the meeting.
The q. S. Marshal Of Philadelphia has
given notice to the Presidents Of railroads
running South Of the city, that no more
provisions for the reyolted States eau be
shipped
The War Department has informed the
Governors Of States that il was desirable
TO euroll all that have not been enrolled
for three years.
The people Of Virginia declare that they
never Intended to attack Washington; but
should their soil be invaded, they will fight
the North 70 the bitter end, aud, if posi-.
bic, burn Washington.
At Norfolk there are about 4 900 troops,
including two companies OF Georgia troops.
Mob spirit is reported to be down in Bal
timore Loyalisis will be prepared to vel
come New York troops. There will be
thirteen regiments, Of 1000 men each,
raised 10 Ballimore, to be accepted by Gov.
ernment
At New York, Gre companies were mus
tered into Col. Bakers regiment
The New York IEualds correspondent
Of May 7th says, the greatest activity pre-
walls in The War and Navy Departments,
periecting details and punishing traitors.