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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

INHUMAN.-I Information asbeen received
at Washington, from the Collector ut New
Orleans, stating that the barracks, about
two miles below the city, which has lately
been occupied as marine hospital, was
seized on the 1lth of January, by order of
the Louisiana authorities. There were two
hundred and sixteen invalids and conva-
lescent patients in the hospital at the time
of the seizure, aud the Collector was notl-
fed to remove them Immediately. This ac-
ton on the part Of the authorities OF that
State is justly regarded as most barbarous
and inhuman. The Government has no
means to provide for The care of the poor
creatures who are thus thrown upon the
cold charities Of the people Of that State.
The reason assigned for the transaction is
that the authorities wanted the quarters for
Q,eir own troops.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

New YORK CTE.-A comparison of the
import and export trade at New York, for
the first twenty days in January of 1859,
1860, and 1861, shows large increase du-
ring tho present year over that of either Of
the preceding years. This increase of trade
in that city is attributed to the troubles in
the South. Prudent merchants will not
send their vessels to New Orleans, Mobile,
And Charleston, as long as those ports are
in the hands of revolutlonists, consequently
large amount of business is done in q
roundabout way, through New York, at
the expense of the Southern commercial
ports. We notice by late Eastern papers,
that large amounts of cotton, which was
formerly shipped from New Orleans and
Mobile, is now received at Memphis, from
whence IL is transported by railroad to New
York, and thence shipped to Liverpool.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

CoNsIsTENCY.-The ultras Of the Cotton
States have for years kept upa terrible
out.cry that the North intended to prohibit
the slave-trade between the Southern States,
aud thus impair the value Of negroes; and
yet, Gov. Gist, of South Carolina, and Gov,
Pettus, of Mississippi, In their late messa-
ges, have recommended exactly the same
policy on the part of their States, which
they have heretofore declared would be an
outrage justifying bloody resistance on the
part of the South Consistent, very.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

SALUTE.-A number of ourpatriotic citizens
have made an arrangement with Messrs. Davis
& Varney to FIRE salute of thirty-four guns
tomorrow morning, in commemoration of
Washingtons birthday. The firing will take
place at sunrise, from Court House Square.
F1REMENs PARADR.-The Nevada firemen
contemplated parade tomorrow, in commem-
Grafton of Washington's birthday; but the
muddy streets and stormy weather viii proba-
bly, prevent their turning out
BALL AT CHALK BLUFF.-Ticketsh have been
issued for ball to come off at Chalk Bluff,
near Red Dog, in DR.. Knights hall, ON Mon
day evening March 4th.
NEVADA RIFLEs.-The officers of the Neva-
da Rife Company viii be elected this evening,
at seven o'clock. The election will be held at
the Court House.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

Coal on LAMPs-The common lamps
for burning this oil are furnished with a
hollow wick cone, perforated at the bottom
to admit current of air to the fame. 1t
is ordinarily placed above or on level
with the wick tube. and obscures q portion
Of the light A patent has been issued in
England to ]. Kinks, for placing a conical
defector below the top Of the wick tube,
so as to make the air impinge on the fame
at about the top surface Of the wick tube /;
the latter is also made ia two parts, joined
by perforated collar, which admits air up
the central part of the wick of the'lamp. Is
is stated that more brilliant fame is OBJ
tanned by this arrangement.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

TENNEssEE.-An item, received by the
late Pony, stating that the Tennessee Com
missioners were appointed to the Montgom-
cry, instead of the Washington, Convention,
was incorrect. The Commissioners were
FIRST appointed by the Governor to the
Montgomery Convention, but subsequently,
the Legislature instructed them to attend
the Washington Convention. This action
Of the Legislature indicates that q majority
of the members are opposed to dsuniOn.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21
nomination for U. S. senator.

A dispatch to the Marysyille papers, Of
this morning, says that Gen. James A..
McDougall was unanimously nominated by
the Democratic caucus yesterday evening,
for U. S. Senator. We have no Intelligence
as to how many members participated in the
caucus, and as parties are now divided in
the Legislature there is no certainty that he
can be elected. AS between McDougall
aud three or four others whose names have
been mentioned In connection with the Sen
atorship, we had no decided choice and re-
garding him as one Of the truest and most
talented men in the State, we earnestly
hope the Legislature may elect him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

OPINION OF JUDGE CAMPBELL-Judge John
A. Campbell, of the U. S. Supreme Court,
who is q citizen of Alabama, has written q
letter, saying that the election of Lincoln
is no justification for disunion that the
Territorial question is now in satisfactory
position, and had better be let alone; and
that the rendition of fugitive slaves can be
satisfactorily adjusted. He thinks there is
cause for increased vigilance, for an alliance
among the Southern States. and for a de-
mand for new guarantees, but not for dis
union until redress is refused.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

GONE CENT REWARD will be paid to who
ever will arrest, but not return, an agent
Of mine who answers 10 the name of How
ell Cobb. He was employed at high wages
to manage my fiscal affairs! At the time
he began bis work my chests were full and
ever since my estate has been highly pros
porous; but in some mysterious way he has
disposed Of this surplus, and left me almost
bankrupt. Instead of remaining to help
me out Of my difficulties, be has, in the
most dishonorable manner, cut stick, and it
is said will devote the rest of bis days in
still more dishonorable manner, in making
war upon me aud my friends. The public
is cautioned against this faithlesa servant.
LB."
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

SMALL Pox.-The Auburn Herald says
that this frightful disease has made Its ap
pearance at Forest Hill, Todd's Valley aud
Michigan Bluff. The report was circulating
few days since that there were great
number of cases but upon further inquiry
1t appears that only three cases had Oc-
Cured at the Hill, one at TOdd's Valley,
aad one or two at the Bluff.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

STANP TAx.-The sale of stamps since the
beginning Of the present year has been greater
During January, the amount Of sales reached
$S 600, against Sc 900 for the whole Of Novem-
Der and December preceding. This represents
the business of the Controllers Office, and is
not inclusive of the amounts sold in San Fran
cisco.
NEw ORLEANS MNT.-The reported seiz.
ure Of the Mint and Custom House at New
Orleans. it appears, was Ouly flying ru-
NOR. and needs confirmation. The money
in the Mint-repOrted to be s35O,OOO-be-
longcd to depositOrs, who ofeourse will be
the real sufferers should il be appropriated
by the Louisiana authorities.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21
AN ATrEprPT AT FUSION.

A meeting of the Breckenridge and por-
tion of the Douglas members of the Legisla-
ture was held on Monday evening. Some
thirty-fve members were present. 1t was
called as a meeting of the friends Of the
Crittenden compromise, "for the purpose Of
taking such action as they may deem proper
when convened" But the real object seems
to have been to inveigle sufficient number
of the Douglas members into the caucus to
elect Senator. In this, however, they
we're unsuccessful; but they have under
taken the much more difficult task Of recon-
structing the Democratic party and uniting
the two wings. The caucus met again on
Tuesday evening, and adopted resolutions
urging the State Committees, representing
the Douglas and Breckenridge parties, to
meet and consult as to whether some gen.
eral plan cannot be adopted to unite on one
common platform all the Democracy of the
State; that 10 case the committees succeed
in uniting they are requested to make known
to the members of the caucus the result of
their deliberations; but ia case the commit
tees cannot agree OIL satisfactory platform
then the members of the caucus are to meet
again, to adopt such measures as will lead
to the SUCCESS of the Democratic party at
the next State election. After adopting this
programme, and some of the members hay-
ing expressed their opinions, the caucus ad-
journed until next Tuesday evening.
Some Of the members of the Legislature
seem to have strangely mistaken their du-
ties. They we're sent to Sacrameto TO leg
islate for the interests of their constituents,
not to reconstruct political parties or make
political platforms. The right to make po-
ltical platforms belongs TO party conven-
tions, and nothing which the members Of
the Legislature can do will have any mate
rial effect upon the position Of parties at
the next election in this State. Events now
transpiring at the East, which are entirely
beyond our control, may possibly have con-
siderable influence upon the next election
in California; but as far as we can now see,
there will be three tickets before the people,
aud the political contest of last year will be
made over again.
A fusion between the Douglas aud Breck-
inrldge parties is out OF the question, unless
the latter come down considerably in their
demands. Every Breckinridge paper that
we have seen has spoken against fusion,
unless the Douglas party would give up
their platform and organization; and we
believe those papers have five times the in
flnence of all the Breckenridge members Of
the Legislature.
We presume the State committees will
pay no attention to the action of the eau
Gus; but should they meet as recommended,
they will have no authority to make a
platform for their respective parties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

CoNGREssIoNAL.-Pend the debate in
in the House of Representatives, on the bill
to pay the California war debt, Mr.. Barr,
DEM, of New York, moved to add this con-
dition to the bill
And provided, that said State of California
does not secede from the Union and set up a
separate government.
Mr.. Burch-I must rise to a point of order
upon that amendment. 1t is an imputation
that have a disposition to go out Of the Union
whereas may State has, as yet, no cause for so
doing. Laughter.
Mr.. L0yejoy-It is very appropriate, as the
gentleman from California voted against the
resolution to sustain Major Anderson.
The Chairman--The Chair does not see that
the amendment is out of order.
Mr.. Barr | withdraw the amendment.
Mr. Burcb must consider himself all Cali
fornia. The amendment proposed by Mr..
Barr imputes to California disposition to
secede from the Union, but as Mr.. Burch
took it all to himself it was probably in-
tended for his special benefit. We do not
wonder that Mr.. Burch's declaration pro-
duced laughter in the House, particularly
among those who had read his cactus"
letter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

STATE MnITIA.-We have received copy
Of bill introduced into the Assembly, "in
relation to the militia of the State" said to
have been drawn up by General Halleck.
1t provides for the complete reorganization
of the militia Of the State, and for the en-
rollment Of all able-boded persons, not ex-
cmpt from military duty, between the ages
of eighteen and forty-dve years. All per-
sons subject to military duty, except COM
missioned officers and members of volunteer
companies who have done duty at two or
more drills during the year, are subject to
an annual military tax of three dollars.
Provision is made for collecting the tax,
and from cursory examination of the bill,
we Judge it would have the effect to place
the militia Of the State In a position to be OF
use, in case their services should ever be
needed. 1t is not expected, nor in fact is
it necessary, to place the State militia on a
war footing but the object is to keep up
skeleton organization, ready to be filed up
and mustered into service when required,
with few well-drilled companies in the
different counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

THE INAUGURATION PROCRssIoN.-A dis
patch from Washington says: seen. Scott is
too lame to mount his horse in the procession;
but as the head of the army he win sit with
Commodore Stewart, the oldest officer in the
navy, and ride to the Capito. in an open car
riage. Mr.. Buchanan also declares his purpose
to accompany "0ld Abe" in his triumphal
march, and see him safely inducted as his sue
cessOr. They viii all be present at the grand
ball, in the evening, as well as General Cass,
who now says he has wholly laid aside party for
the sake of his country, and whose hostility to
all tolerance of treason has increased every day
since he vacated his seat in the Cabinet"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

SNow.-Between Montgomery creek and
Birney valley, a distance Of about seventeen
miles, on the Oak run road to Fort Crook, the
snow is from four to six feet deep. There is but
little snow in Pitt river valley. Stock is said to
be looking better than in Sacramento valley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

LINCoLH's POLIcY.-In the Bulletin, OF
Tuesday, appears letter from its Spring
field correspondent, who processes to give
Lincolu's policy, on taking the reins of
power:
lst.-He will Immediately after bis ac-
cession to power, make a most thorough
sitting of the Federal officers, both civil
and military. All sympatbizers with and
abettors of the secession will be forthwith
set adrift. 2d.-He will demand the resto-
ration of the Federal property unlawtully
seized upon and held by the authorities of
the seeded States. 3d.-He will collect
sufficiently strong naval force to secure the
enforcement of revenue laws 4th.-de
will reinforce Major Anderson at all haz-
ards, 10 case he should be still 10 possess
sion of Fort Sumpter after March 4th.
5th.-He will not invade any State with
Federal army to force the repeal of uncon-
stilutional laws AID the overthrow of au-
thorities and exercising Federal functions,
but protect, and, if necessary, recover the
forts, arsenals, Navy yards, magazines,
Post Offices and Custom Houses within the
limits of Southern State.
This is probably mere speculation of the
correspondent. Lincoln, so far as the pub
lie are aware, has given no iGtimation as
to his policy, nor would it be possible for a
President il times like the present, to al
low his actions to be controlled by any alb
straet theory of government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

n EXPRESS TO CARSON Wells, Fargo d Co.
have commenced Pony Express from Pa
cerville to Carson Valley. by which means
letters leaving Sacramento on Mondays
Wednesdays and Fridaye, beat the regular
mail forty-eight hours.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

HoNoRs.-Dr. Rabe has been designated
one of The Executive Committee of the Ma
tional Agricultural Society for the State of
California. He is also one of the corpora
tors in the Pacific Railroad BILL
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
Legislative.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 2l, 4P. NJ.
Both Houses adjourned until Tuesday
next. No vote on concurrent resolution to
90 into election of U. S. Senator.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

Cor 0FF.-The steamer Salinas, which
went ashore few days ago at the mouth Of
Salinas creek, has been got off safe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-21

THANKS, to Aasemblymen Miller, Eastman
and Spence, for Legislative documents.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
PROPOSALS..
NAVY DEPARTMENT,


Bureau of yards and Docks, 4prd "a, 1851.
CEALED PROF oAIS for each separately, endorsed
- PrUp"ras Tor class No (namo the cass for the
yard at (anr tho yard " will he received I this Office
until noon the 9th day V May next for furnishing and
delivering at the several navy yards named, the materials
and articles embraced In printed schedules VIII ch will be
furnished on application, and sent by mail requested,
TO persons usirug 10 U tn contract Tor any all OF the
classes named therein, by the commandments Of the several
navy yards for the classes for the yards under their
nand by the navy agent thereto by the bu.
rcau for any or all the yards.
10 rrcU ooruStOn and mistakes scaling the offers
bid H be Toccred whch contains classes for than
yard IN one enepej and each individual Of hrm must
sign the bid aud contract.
Bidders are hereby cautioned and particularly notified
that their offers must be IN the form hereinafter prescribed
aud be mailed Ia time " reach their destination before the
time expires for receiving them bid oH be considered
phich shall Je recped after Me period stated and aoiV.
ance ,ciil be made tOr failures Of Tie mail.
To guard against oilers being opened before the time
pOted bidders requested 10 endorse the envelope,
above the address, draw line under tho endorsement
thus:
"Propodis for class No. (nome The eiass for The napy
yard al name he ydrd)" "
To the Chief o tho Bureau Of Yards and Docks Wash
ington, D. Z.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.
Piano, Voice, and Violin.

DROF. W. A. LOVELAND, continuing his vo-
l. cation as Music Teacher in the city of
Washington, would announce to strangers COM
ing here to reside that he offers his pupils the
superior advantages Of a thorough and greatly
improved system of instruction, including the
departments of Harmony and Composition.
Having had nearly thirty years experience in
teaching, he is able TO adapt the lessons pleas
ingly and philosophically to the comprehension
Of the scholar, so that much of the tedousness
common in musical discipline is obviated, and
study and practice rendered highly attractive.
Prof l.. has taught in this city several years,
and is pleased to refer to numerous patrons for
the most favorable testimonials.
Terms moderate.
Prof. l.. will keep in tune the pianos Of his
pupils without extra charge. Orders may BE- left
at his residence, No. 432 Seventh street, near ;
at Mr.. Adsmson's book store, Seventh street,
opposite the Post Office; or at MIR. J. F. Ellis g
music store, Pennsylvania avenue, near Tenth
street. mar l5*
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
apr 27-wSw
UNITED STATES MILITARY ROUTE.
n. BLAIR,
Postmaster General

n OTICE.-In order to accommodate the trav-
l Y elling public, TWO DAILY LINES FOR
PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK, BOSTON, and
other points North, will leave the depot, (near
the Capitol) on and after Monday, May 9th, at
thence, by steamers, to Perryville, and railroad
to Philadelphia and New York.
Passenger Trains from the North,
Leaving Philadelphia at 10 80 A. NJ. and IL P.
NJ, will arrive at the depot at 10 P. NJ. and
$50 A. NJ.
Trains for annapolis
Leave Washington depot at 1880 A. NJ, P. NJ,
and 1890 p. NJ.
Trains from annapolis
Leave at 7.l5 A. NJ, 2.l5 p NJ, and 730 P. NJ.
Arrive at Washington at $50 A. NJ, 5.45 and
lOP. NJ.
By order Of the Secretary Of War:
THOS. A. SCOTT,
May eff General Manager.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08

increase diminish the quantities named In the classes NO,
headed Miscellaneous In the schedule, twenty Eve per
centum.
Persons whose offers shall be accepted will be notified by
letter through the post Office, which notice shall be CON
sdcred sufficient and IL they do enter into contract
for the supplies specified within ocn days from the date
ofnoco from the bureau Of the acceptance OF their bid
contract will be made with other person persons
and the gnarantors Of such defantng bidders will DO held
responsible for all denqncncies.
All offers not made In s conformity with this advertise
ment, WILL at the option Of the bureau be rejected
Those only whose offers may be accepted will DO notified
and contracts will be ready for execution thereafter
may be practicable. apr 27-w4w
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
Ebrnl of Ofer

(Here date The OnOrJ
(hcrc insert the name names composing the 1rm Of
naie the town. IN the State Of (name the STATE hereby
offer 10 furnish under your advertisement dated (datc
advcrtisement and aUlcct to all the requirements Of tho
same, and Of the prntu schedule TO which refers, all the
articles embraced In class No. (name the class for the
navy yard at name the yard according To said schedule,
via (hcrc paste tho printed class from the schedule
and opposite each article set the price and carry tho
amount in the columns for dollars and cents, and foot
the aggregate Of tho bid for class amounting
" (lIere write the amount In words)
propose my agent (hcrc the agent IL
CURED by the schedue Tor the supply under the classes
miscellaneous by resident Of the place Of delivery
and should my offer be accepted request the
be prepared aud sent TO the navy agent name
agency for signatures and certificate
Hcre tho bidder and each member Of tho arm 70 sgn)
The national Republican., 1861-05-08

lust RECEIVED, at Smiths, No. AGO Seventh
d street, n large lot of spring Clothing, Hats,
and Caps. All for sale, at very low prices. All
persons in want of goods in our liue will find it
greatly to their advantage to call before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as our prices are lower than
Vt any other house in town. feb 2S-6m
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
From Cairo.

Cairo, Ill.,, May 2.-Another full regiment
arrived here to-day from Camp Yates.
Passengers from below continue to report
the assembling of bodies of men at Memphis.
1t is said they are short Of arms. Let them
come here and take them. We have surplus.
1t is said the Union feeling is gaining ground
in Kentucky, especially in the west, where the
dsloyalty has been most marked.
The weather here is excellent, and the boys
in good spirits.
Only one boat from the South o.day.
No orders yet to stop provisions.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
An Attack on Cairo Meditated.
Massachusetts.

Boston, May G-An election to Congress, to
fill the vacancy caused by the appointment Of
Charles Francis Adams as Minister to London,
will be ordered for June IL
Orders have been issued from headquarters
for the formation of four new regiments Of in.
iantry. Colonel Fletcher Webster's regiment
will proceed to Fort Warren to-day.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
An Expedition Down the Chesapeake

HH EApeUIIIUT DOWH tHe CHeSapedKe.
Phiiadeiphid, Nay 6.-Tbe Government has
chartered the steamer William B. Raney, Cap
tain Gallagher, to convey military force from
Annapolis down the Chesapeake as far as Di.
viding Creek, for the purpose Of retaking the
Smiths Point lightship. The rebels Of Vir-
ginia seized this lightship, and removed it.
The Raney has on board force Of seventy
men, under command Of Lieutenant Crosby,
and carries four guns. This detachment will
recover the lght.ship, and replace it in its old
position, in order to render navigation safe
again.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
Louisville for the Union,

Louisville, May 6.-The vote in favor of the
Union candidates to the Border State Conven.
ton was from six to eight thousand. The Sc
cession ticket was some time since withdrawn.
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
EDR RENT

A T1REE-STORY Brick House, with attic,
"A No. 4iO street, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, convenient to the Post Office, Patent
Office, and Centre Market suitable for Govern
ment purposes. apr 27-eodf
The national Republican., 1861-05-08

STOP AT THE right place, and buy your
- Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, and Caps
at No. AGO Seventh street, Opposite the Post
Office. feb 2S-6m
The national Republican., 1861-05-08
GAS FIXTURES.

WE have in ae. store; and are daily receiving.
w GAS FIXTURES of entirely new patterns
and designs and finish, superior in style to any
thing heretofore offered in this market. We in
vite citizens generally to call and examine our
stock of Gas and Water Fixtures, feeling conf
dent that we have the best-sslected stock In
Washington.
All work in the above line intrusted to our
care will be promptly attended TO.
MYERS l. MCGHAN,
mar 20--6m 3T6 ID street.