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The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1861-12-28

Lord, spare me vet one year and it shall be
Devoted all to duty aud to thee.
LORD.
The boon I grant; but gears are quickly
flown,
Seize then the days, and make each day
thine own.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
GeneraE Mcclellan

You have heard the story that General
Mcclellan threatened to resign his position
as Commander-in>C Chief of the forces of the
United States, if Secretary Cameron's re-
port, as first written, was not modified. This
report has been "gOing the rounds" for sew
eral days, and Thaddeus Stevens revived it
on Tuesday night in caucus. But General
Mcclellan, am informed, denies the whole
story from beginning to end. Certainly, if
the commander OF cur armies, purely mii-
tary man, were to utter such a threat as
that, he ought to be kicked instantly from
the service. a man like Gen. Mcclellan
might, if he saw fit, tender bis resignation
after the President or Secretary of War,
had issued an order which be felt he could
not obey without violating his principles,
but no true soldier or gentleman, could be
guilty of the shocking offence OF utterng
threat to his superior. AS for Nc Celan's
position on the slavery question, it is enough
to say that be was warm supporter OF
Douglas. He was never anti slavery in his
views, nor is be now except in reference to
the war. He will not look at the emanci-
patton question at all in the light of hu-
manity, but purely 10 o military point OF
view. If he can whip the rebels easier by
overthrowing slavery, and if it can be con.
stitutionally done, General Mcclellan Will
not hesitate moment. -Spri1'gJ6eI0, Woss.
Republican, l4m.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
BACHELORS WINTER DREAM.

Prom the Home Journal.
sit in my chamber by the blazing fire
And d0ze away my life,
And the laughing flames leap high and higher
As dream of little wife );
On my shoulder feel pressure sweet,
And arms like the snow-oh, whittier l.
About my neck in q warm clasp meet,
~ And the flames flush brighter and brighter.
And ringlets of gold pour over my face,
AS my head to her bosom's pillow,
Sinks down in cloud of perfumed lace,
That heaves like foam on the billow
And hear her warm hearts quickening beat,
And her eyes glow bright as fire,
As my lips are covered with kisses sweet,
And the flames leap high and higher.
A soft cheek nestles close to my own,
And the sweet smiles DER it chase;
Like sundrops on q calm lake thrown,
Her dimples the smiles efface-
A flute like laugh, and her swelling breast,
Heaven joyous-high and higher;
How happy my lot, and how sweet my rest,
With wife in front of the fire
And drink her beauty into my heart,
And the love light of her eyes;
With q crash the red brands fall apart
NY wife up the chimney flies.
Thus oft in my chair by the blazing fire,
doze away my life,
And the mocking flames laugh high and higher,
At my dream OF love and wife.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
Send the Women Home.

Peter Smith has been at Washington and
prying into things. His observation con-
vipces him that there are too many women
about, and be suggests as a good mi litary
movement to send the wives OF the officers
home. On that he says rather tearfully of
Mrs. Smith t
/ don't know, though, but might add,
" send home the wife Of every army officer
at Washington" 1t is too bad that there
should be any necessity tor this, but our of
fcers are away from their regiments too
much, particularly when their wives are liv-
ing in Washington. There is something
about calico that causes men to neglect
their duties-what it is l don't know.
Wherever you go in Washington army of.
fcers abound at the hotels, theatres. So
looms, concerts, &c., they make up four
ffths of the crowd. The men have to fore
60 all these pleasures, ard the officers ought
to be willing to do the same. So / say
send the women home and let them go to
work knitting mittens fer the soldiers.
Don't let Mrs. Smith see this.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

The fort, at its conclusion, though it has
received great many shot and she'll, is, in
every respect, save the disabling of one gun
carriage and the loss of service OF six men,
as efficient as it was at the commencement
of the combat, but the ends proposed in
commencing having been attained, except
one, which find to be impracticable with
my present means. do not deem it advisa.
BILE further to continue it, unless the enemy
think it proper to do 80, when I shall meet
him with alacrity.
The attack on +" Billy Wilson's" camp,
the attempted attack on my batteries, and
the insult to our glorious flag have been
fully and fearfully avenged. have no
means of knowing the loss of the enemy,
and have no disposition to guess at it. The
firing on bis batteries was very heavy, well
directed and continuous for two days, and
could hardly fail of having important re-
suits.
Our loss would have been heavy but for
the foresight which, with great labor, caus-
ed US to erect elaborate means of protec-
ton, and which saved many lives. lost
one private killed, one sergeant, one corpo-
raj, and four men (privates) wounded, only
one severely.
Here follows the usual thanks to the
officers of the Fort and Navy, for their
good conduct.
am, General, very respectfully,
Yonr obedient servant,
HARVEY BROWN,
Colonel Commanding.
pxsu r di,.tn mt
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
Brigadier General L. Thomas, Adjutant Gen.
eral United States Army, Washington, D. G.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA,
Fort PICKENs. Nov. rs, 1861.
GENERAL-The bombardment of the 22d
and 23d has elected some facts that are of
importance, and / notice them that we may
in the future benefit by them.
FSrst-That with the most efficient guns
of the largest calibre, and served in the best
manner, no serious injury can be done to
stone or brick walls, or to guns in sand
batteries, or to troops serving them, unless
probably by riaed guns, if properly protect
ed, at distance of from two thousand to
three thousand yards.
Secoad--That shells and hot shot are not
to be depended On for firing even wooden
buildings, unless having in them an incen-
diary composition.
7bmd-That pieces OF port fire are nearly
useless as such incendiary composition.
Fourtb-That brick buildings covered
with slate cannot be fred by either hot shot
or shells at the distance named, unless by
accident, unless the shells have rock fires.
Fafb-That the trouble and expense in
Cured in protecting forts by sand bag ira
verses, &c, is far more than repaid by the
saving of the lives of the defenders.
SiSth-That no dependence is to be
placed on James rife projectiles, either as
it respects accuracy or range. If had had
guns to be depended On could have ST.
fenced the most of the enemy'S sand batter
les and the guns in Barrancas.
Seuentb-That ships with their present
armament cannot for an hour contend
against rifed guns, and that if our navy is
not at once supplied literally with good RI
fled guns it will be very likely to be disa
graced.
Eightb-That on service here, and be-
lieve the remark applies with equal force
to every river and harbor in the Gulf, a
gunboat drawing six feet water and well
armed with good rifed guns can do more
and better service than forty gun ship,
or than such ships as the Niagara and
Richmond.
NSmth-That sail vessels are utterly USE
less in enforcing blockade.
Ientb-That PARROTS rifed guns are eff
fcient, and that forts should be Immediate
ly supplied with them and with full sup
ply of ammunition.
I would strongly urge that dozen of
PARROTS thirty Founders, or if to be had,
Of larger calibre, be sent to this post, with
good supply of ammunition, as early as
possible.
had one which found to be excellent,
but when the navy met with such mishap
in the Mississippi [ was compelled to let
flag officer Mexican have it and one of my
twelve FOUNDER PARROT guns to put on one
OF his ships to save them from being driven
out Of the waters by little steamer hav-
ing rifed gun on board.
l am, General, very respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant
HARVEY BROWN,
Colonel Commanding.
Brigadier General L. Thomas Assistant AID
jutant General, United States Army, ash.
ington. d. G.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27

81 ON the 9Th instant, General Wool for
warded large lot of letters and supplies to
Federal prisoners, by flag of truce to Nor
folk-including, for Massachusetts, troops,
nineteen boxes, containing $50 blankets,
$50 overcoats, 700 flannel shirts, 700 pairs
drawers. $50 pairs trowsers, $50 pairs shoes
700 pairs socks, 300 towels, and l70 hand.
kerchlefs. su ,gasIi4 Fla g a8d g8EN
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
THE LATE FIGHT AT FORT
PICKENS.

The Official Report of Colonel Harvey
.O.ts 90 4@-e Brown.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

REBEL RUMoRs Down SoUTH.-The Los
Angeles News, OF Nov. Goth, observes: 1--WE
have been informed upon authority, that there
was no considerable body of rebels in Arizona,
and that no apprehensions were felt of an at
tack on Fort Yuma by rebels from that direc-
tion. Still, rumors are constantly circulated
that the Confederate forces are in Arizona, and
are continually joined by men from this State.
We do positively know that men are constantly
arriving and departing from this city, and they
give out, and wish it understood, that they are
going to Texas. Whether they are in fact
leaving for the lone star State, we are not pre-
pared to say, but we have our doubts about it.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

MURDER IN Ell DoRADO.-We have the
following particulars of double murder, per-
petrated near Fairplay, in this county, on the
night Of November 23d. 1t appears from the
evidence adduced, that upon the evening in
question, three Chilenos, Manuel, Jose Rosa,
and another whose name is unknown, supplied
themselves with several bottles Of liquor, and
proceeded to ranoheria. After remaining
there short time, Manuel enticed an Indian
named Tom a short distance from the camp,
and deliberately killed him by stabbing him
wlth,a knife. In the meantime the other Chill
enos had left in another direction, and three
Indians, nephews of Tom, named Jim, Towsar
and Sap, suspecting some foul play, commenced
search for their missing comrade, and finding
his body, started after the fugitive, burning with
revenge. Overtaking them they let fly several
arrows, some Of which took effect upon Rosa,
when they finished the business by beating out
his brains with gun barrel. Verdicts were
rendered in accordance with the facts Pla-
cerville Republican.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

Cor. BAxuR on THE FIELD.-A commAni :
cation 10 the New York Times, relative to the
battle Of Edwards Ferry, in which Col. Baker
was killed, contains the following; "After .ne
fight had progressed come time, Gen. baker
became evidently convinced that It was hope
less contest, and, addressing 9ualternss;eI S;sl
Young, who was acting as his Aid, asked nlm n
II fthere was any means to recrCsS sne Llsel Oe
side the boats in which they hao come "Tya: TL:
GsnersI Co. I a5swered. Then let us do all We can,
and die brayeIy." Addressing the men, he said,
g 7 will not ask YOU to 90 where do not lead;
Three cheers greeted the Generals remark:
He 10 stood with his right hand in the breast Of
his coat, and was continually in front Of MS
command. He said, Fire low boys, and nre
steady, keep cool, and dOn'tge excited.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nevada Dem
ocrat. referring to the Democratic party which
supported Mcconnell for Governor, says:
The Mcconnell party Of Cafornia. on the contrary,
favored a peace on just such terms as the traitors
who commenced the war might dictate.
A more unjust and groundless charge could
not be crammed into one sentence. The Nc
Connell party, (as the Democrat is pleased to
call it, favored peace, because 1t believed the
Union must be saved, il at all, by peaceful
measures. They desired the adoption OF some
compromise alike honorable TO all parties, by
and through which tn Union might be held to-
gether, and secession squelched. The Demo-
crat knows this very well, and hence its mis-
representations are inexcusable.-lM Marysyille
Express. ts& #
That the csarge was not "unjust and
gFoundles can be seen by any one who
will take the trouble to read the resolutions
adopted by the late Breckenridge or Seces-
sion State Convention. They favored .
compromise If the rebels would accept q
compromise; but declared 10 favor Of peace
even at the expense of the Union. All the
rebels asked was the privilege to rob, steal
and plunder from the Government and citi-
zens of the Northern States, and "be let
alone" The party that supported McCon-
nell not only proposed to let them alone,
but actually favored disnniOO, If the rebels
were not disposed to accept any other terms
of compromise.
We give below two Of the resolutions
adopted by the Secession Convention of
this State, which fully sustain the charge
we made. They were adopted just after
the fall of Fort Sumter, at time when the
SeosssiOnists were plundering Government
property by wholesale, and before the Gov
eminent bad made single offensive dem
onstration against them:
Resolved, That we are opposed TO the employment
Of force by the General Government against the Sc
ceded States for the purpose Of compelling obedience
and submission to Federal authority.
, Resolved That we are in favor of the preservation
OF the Union upon Constitutional guarantees which
will he acceptable 10 both sections OF the confderacy,
but IL that desirable cOnsumation be impossible then
we are in favor OF the recognition Of the independ-
ence Of the Confederate States and treaty of amity
and peace between them and the United States Gov
ernment, as the only alternative which will term
nate the ehorrors Of civn and bring back peace
and happiness to our distracted country.
These resolutions, and others of q similar
character adopted by sympathising fac
ton 10 other Northern States, had just the
effect intended: They encouraged the reb-
els to continue 10 their traitorous course,
by holding out inducements that the loyal
, States would submit TO their exactions.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

FEMALE REBELS IN LoUIsvILLE.-It was
announced sometime since that the wife OF
Commodore StringDam had been detained
in Louisville, by order OF Gen. Sherman,
for sending messages to the rebel forces In
the southern part of that State. 1t appears,
however, that II was not Mrs. Stringham,
but Mrs. Ingraham, wife Of Capt. Ingraham
now in the rebel service, who was placed
under surveillance. In Louisville, as every.
where else, the most active and mischievous
secessionists are ladies', and many Of them,
regardless of obligations taken before the
Provost Marshal on receiving passes, con.
trived to carry cOntraband articles and in.
formation to the rebel forces at Bowling
Green. Gen. Sherman finally issued an
order, that. since they would pay no regard
to their 0aths, no more passes should be
issued TO the fair rebels, and Mrs. Ingraham
anda number OF other ladies we're thus de-
tained in Louisville.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

STARVATION OF CATTLE.-The Red Bluff
Independent says that in all directions cattle
are literally starving to death. The large
droves of cattle that cover the plains and hill
sides, depending upon spontaneous nature for
subsistence, have eaten almost the last spear Of
grass, and browsed the last green twig, and
have waited long for the early rains to start
the green grass but it came not, and the cat
tie have wasted away to weak, walking skele-
tons. And when at last the long looked for
rain die come, it was a cold and pelting storm
that carried death and destruction to the half
famished herds, and their carcasses dot the
plains in every direction. Farmers must not
only fence their ranches, but cut hay to feed
their cattle for the short period intervening be-
tween the rains and the starting Of the new
grass.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

RELEAsED.-Jas. A. McMasters, editor Of
the late Freeman's Journal, who was lately
confined at, Fort Lafayette, has been re-
leased by order Of Secretary Seward: The
condition Of his release was, that he should
take the oath Of allegiance prescribed, BY
Congress- to support the Constitution and
Government of the United States, which he
did-at the same time protesting, against
the requirement a. being without warrant
of justice or law.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

-
REBEL DIssEEsIoHs.-The Richmond Ex'
aminer, of q late date, has the following
significant remarks upon the disaffection
which exists in the rebel ranks, from which
Il appears that the dissensions are assum-
ing formidable proportions:
tits evident to every intelligent observer,
that the embittered remnant Of the submission
ist party, fully represented in the Virginia
Convention, is bent on organizing regular
opposition to the Government. Under all the
names that it has borne, that element in our
poltics has been invariably thrown against the
Southern interest, and though the events Of
last spring annihiated its material form, or at
least caused it to disappear from public view,
it exists always with undiminished virulence,
and awaits the opportunity to spring into light
again. Latterly its existence has become more
distinctly evident than before, and the leaders
of the party throw out from time to time what
they seem to intend as feelers Of public opinion.
Sometimes they appear as random ratings in
their newspapers sometimes amid fulsome
adulation Of the President are mingled poison
Gus stings OF the best supports Of his govern
ment; and even the malignant gable Of the
underlings of that party in the streets shows
their intent. They will soon appear in ran
corous and continual opposition to any south
ern administration that can be formed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. 8, 1861.
Union OF Union Elements.

The leading Republican and independent
papers have latterly been advocating q un-
ion and concert of action Of all the Union
members Of The Legislature. The idea is
to have the Republicans and Union Demo
crats meet together IN caucus to nominate
candidates for the Offices at the disposal OF
the Legislature, and If such an arrangement
could be effected the Democrats could un.
doubtedly manage 10 secure two or three
cierkships for their friends. This might be
matter Of great advantage to some few
aspirants for lucrative Offices, but we know
Of no.other object that can be attained by
suCh q union as is proposed, 10 both
branches Of the Legislature the Union
members are largely 10 the majority, and
whenever proposition comes up involving
the question Of sustaining the Government
ii Is expected that Union Democrats will
vote with other Union members. To do
this II is not necessary to meet in caucus,
aud plot and bargain for petty Offices.
A bill will be introduced providing for
the collection OF the direct tax levied by
Congress- This tax can be collected by the
State much more economically, and with
much less annoyance TO taxpayers, than II
left to be collected by U. S. officers !. con-
sequently, every member favorable to sus-
tanning the Government will support the
proposition for the collection Of the tax by
State officers A vote upon this question
will be better test Of loyalty to the Union
than upon any other question likely to
come before the Legislature of the State.
The really Union members will vote to-
gether on this subject, however much they
may differ on other matters
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03
Rx rEEEaRAPH.
SAN FRLNc1sco. Dee. Sd.

San FRANCIsco, Dee. Sd.
The steamer Panama from the Southern,
and the steamer Cortes from the NOrtheFn'
coast have arrived.
sub-Treasurer Cheeseman teiegrapbed
to Washington, on Saturday, for an explain
alton in regard to the time Of keeping open
the subscription books TO the National
Loan. He bas received no answer jet.
The telegraph line is not in working or
der.
It was rumored 10 mercantile circles yes
terdsy, that private dispatch from New
York was received here week since TO the
effectlthat Congress will, on the recOmmen'
datiou Of The Secretary OF the Treasury, in
crease the duty on sugar and liquors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

THE NEW CAPITAL.--The Sacramento Bee
says that the contractors for building the foun-
dation of the new State Capitol are progressing
with the work as rapidly as its character and
some unlocked for difficulties willpermit The
northern and central portions are nearly ready
for the courses of stone. and excavations for
the southern wing are being dug and prepared
for the conglomerate. The brick work is so
far advanced that the contractors expect to
have the whole completed within the specified
time, which expires April lst, next, although
they have been greatly retarded by the failure
of the sub-contractor for the stone work, to ex-
eeute his contract in manner satisfactory to
the State Superintendent and Architect.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

ROANOKE IsLAND.-The Norfolk Day Book
Of Oct. Is, says: at is evidently the intention
of the Federals to attack Roanoke Island, as
they have reinforced Hatteras to about 5000
men, together with large number Of gunboats,
barges and fats" This island lies north of
Pamlico Sound and between the main land and
the sand-belt that skirts the sea. 1t is natur-
ally strong position, geographically speaking,
and commands the channel between Pamlico
Sound and Albemarle and Currituck Sounds,
which, with the rivers that pour into them,
bring one to the very borders Of Virginia, and,
by the way, not far from Norfolk.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

SENATOR STARK, Of Oregon, left San Fran
Disco, Saturday, on the steamer st. Louis,
for Washington. Before leaving, he indig-
nantly disClaimed that he was a sympathis-
or with the rebellion, and avOwed hisdeler-
mination tO.act with the delegates from
this ceast in ell matters affecting the inter-
cats of the Union.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03
NONsTABLE'S sALE.-BY VIRTUE


~ OF an execution issued out of W. ANDREWS
Court of bloomfield Township County of Nevada
aud State OF California to directed and delivered
commanding me to make the sum of Ninety Five
400 Dollars and cost of suit and all accrung costs
therein, wherein W. b. CHURCHILL is plaintiff and
GEORGE CORNEII0US. CHARLES ISFNBECK. and
JOHN FLATTERY are defendants; have levied upon
and viii expose at public sale to the highest bidder
tor cash. at North Bloomfield in said Towship County
and State. ON FRIDAY, THE TWENTY. SEVENTH
DAY OF DECEMBER, A. a., 1861. at O'Clock. p NJ.
all the right, title and interest Of the above named
defendants in the following property, heretofore
claimed under mechanics lien; said lien being re-
corded in the Recorders Office Nevada county. page
W and 90, Book of Mechanics Liens, described as
follows, to wit: Upon certain fume being on the
claims formally known as the Isenheek Co.'S claims
on Virgin creek, about q of mile from the town al
North Bloomfield. in Nevada county; the said aume
runs through tunnel, it is thirty six inches wide
and contains forty IL feet boxes more or less, together
with the ground and tunnel upon which said iume
Is constructed, bounded on the east by II. Ross 4
Co.'S claims, on the by Dr. Killers claims on the
south BY the Union hume. JOHN NJ BUSH,
North bloomfield, Nov. n, 1851. Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-12-03

CONVICTED or TREAsoN.-We notice by ST.
Louis papers that Ulysses Q. Vannosdoff and
Isaac Wilcox, OF st. Louis, have been con.
victed of treason and sentenced to be con-
fined at har6 labor during the war;. The
sentence also inCluces the cOnfscatlOn of
their property for the use of the govern
ment.