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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

APPOINTMENTS IN THE MINT.-The follow
ing new appointments have deem made in the
Mint Meter and Refner's Department-E.
K. Elliott, w. PhalIon: Coiner's Department
A. A. Phillips, p. Tolman; General Department
M. Gallager, p. DAILY.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

ANorHER FO0T RAcE.--A foot race hes
been made up between the celebrated Pc.
drU SeIaya aud David Carr, tO be run near
San joss on Che 2oth lost. The stakes ere
s2,SOo side. The distance to be run is
OnO hundred yards. aud SslsyA gives Carr
elk feet.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

Tux Santa Cruz Sentinel says: Mr.. 4. T.
TidbaIl is now engaged in raising volun.
ter infantry company in this county, hav-
Ing ieceived intelligence from Gov. Dow
ney that such company, il raised, will be
accepted. From present indications we
Judge that the number required will soon
be enrolled.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

ATTENTION is directed to the advertisement
Of Jacob Rosenthal, proprietor Of the Philadel-
phia and Pioneer Dry Goods Stores. Jacob
has large and we'll selected stock Of goods
which he offers for sale at prices that defy com.
potion.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

CHINESE SRTTLRMBNT.-The old mining
camp OF Aqua Fria, in Mariposa county, is al
most wholly inhabited by Chinese. The Mari
Posa Gazette says they have either built or
bought every house but one in the place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

VAN DYKE, Republican candidate for Sem
NtOr has been elected from Humboldt, klamath
and Del Norte counties, by five majority.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

m M = II ENI NOI
/ Court Of the l4th Judicial District of the State
california In the matter of the petition of ROBBERY
AbAIR. an insolyent debtor; Pursuant to an order
of Hon Niles Searls, Judge Of said District Court
notice is hereby given to all the creditors of sa in.
solvent Robert Adair, to be ana appear befure the
Hon Niles Searls aforesaid. in open Court, mt the
Court room of sid Court. in the city and county Of
Nevada, on the 9th day of November, 1861, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, Of that day, then and there to show
cause, If any they cam why the prayer OF said insol
vent should not be granted and assignment of hi.
estate be made and he be discharged from his debts
and liabilities, in pursuance of the statute in such
case made and provided; and in the meantime all
proceedings against said nsovent be stayed
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court
LIS. this 7th day Of October, A. ~ 1861
r. II. FARQUHAR. Clerk.
By JOS. ROBERTS, JR. Deputy
T. z. Hawley, Attorney for plaintiff. ocStd
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

EAnTHoUAEE-Ssn Jose was visited by
"a earthquake on The 2sth ult., the shock
continuing eight or ten seconds.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

LosT PRINrER.-Judas Dion, printer 10
years Of age, left bis home in San FranClFcC,
on Saturday morning last, since which time
no has not been heard from.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

CRoPs IN THE NoRTH.-The grain crops
in Siskiyou county are reported to be exceed
ingiy good this season. Wheat, oats and bar
ley are at very low figure.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

Tine farewell address Of the Rev. DR.. Scott
was read on Sunday at Calvary Church in pres
ence Of a very large assembly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-08

THE Postal Agent for this Coast, Mr.. Charles
Watrous, is on an official tour through Oregon
and Washington Territory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA NAY 20, 1861,
Stocks steady Pennsylvania State 5's n, Reading.
Railroad, 15x Morris Canal 81; Long leland Railroad,
81; Pennsylvania Railroad, 80. Sight exchange ON
NEW ORLEANS, Nay Is, 1861.
Cotcnales OF 2l7 bales No other Gales FOR the past
three days Receipts for three days, $40 bales against
3100 bales for the time year Exports 10 600
bales Total exports for the season 900 bales Sue
isc. W WIN wv Wv R''>' f-' ''"''' '''
NEW oRIsNss May 20, 1851.
Cotton nominal: sales today, lao bales Sugar and
PmrApnrmA, Nay %, 1851
Flour dun Wheat-sales At 81 So 81 IS FOR red, and
46aN 20. Ocyn 6oc, Coffee, llxc. 121lc. Whisky
ArnASy, Nay 20, 1891. \.
Flour dull and arrivals ieht Wheat-salss 900 busf.e
els white Michigan at u SO. Rye-Sales 1000 bushels &
65c oornaies Is 900 bushels Western mixed at 45c,
200 bills at sc Received BY Central Railroad for Bos
ton and the Fast, 2o34 bbls flour, 100 bbs whsheys
aes ss ~h Ssw Shipped BY % New
May u.s. $40 bushels corn, Io0 bushels rye, t53ooC
bushek wheat, las goo bushels oats
Flour unchanged and quiet. wheat quiet and steady;
sales 900 buscls At eec for No Chicago spring. e7c
sales yesterday AFTERNOON Is 900 bushels At Sac sSc
nothing doing this morning. Oats steady. whiskey
12c lac. on corn and wheat to Ncy York. Impots--
5000 bbls -four OF, 900 bushels whhat 90 900 burea
corn. Expous-77o 700 bushels wheat, 10000 bushsls
corn. S-~
Flour unchanged At - p Tor fancy brands. Whe@
duh: sales 3 300 fair Milwaukee Club al 81 Corn and
other grains quiet Freights &c lower on grain; -four,
30 wheat, &c. and corn, &C., 70 New York. Imports
1880 bwnes wheat, 500 bushels 80 900 bushea
''' '''''' '1S''~ '''a' trscSs.. AZ %, 1861
Flour unchanged sales at "a 80 for snpcrfne whis-
Eey duu at Ike Nothing doing In PROVISIONS. Cur.
rency scarce. Exchange duh at &c. 20, Gold vcry
duh at par 10 premium; large salos at par
CtvcrYylr, May %, 1907.
Flour UNCHANGED and not much doing sales at - 5os
Whlssey Gull 12c. Provisions nominal and nothngH
doing aud no inquiry, Exchange on Now York dull ~
xRk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.

The activity which characterizes the movements at the
yard ia not for moment abated, but is daily increased
Yesterday the Savannah was moved from the position
which she has occupied at the yard for some time and
moofed alongside the long dock lately vacated by the
r. R. Cuyer. She will be fully provisioned and
ceive all her necessares on board Her armament
sisss OF twenty four guns.
The Keystone State took her departure yesterday after
for Washington and Old Point She with her
large number OF officers and crew Of two hundred
men with cargo OF provisions, ammunition, shot, shell,
&c, destined for the troops at Washington.
The Cuyer has been moored alongside the dock vacated
by the Keystone State In order to her provisions
ammunition, &C. board The following officers have
reported for service board this vessel:-Francs B.
Ellison, Captain; Van Ness Phillip, First Lieutenant;
James Parker, Second Lieutenant Fred Croker Master
George b. Holt, Paymaster; Argyle Watson, Assistant
Surgeon La Rue P. Adams, Midshipman W. Ross, Mid
shpman; Edmond L. Gaul, Pursers Clerk, Henry X
Lapham and John o. Morse, Masters Mates; Elisha W.
Yeats, Fret Assistant Surgeon George Clark, William
Morris and William Campbell, Third Assistant surgeons
This vessel win probably be ready for Satur
of about four hundred tons burthen viii also be ready
for about the same time The Roanoke had a
escape Of being burned Tuesday night 1t appears
that she caught fire between decks from careless
ness Of the workmen board but the IRE speedily
extngushed by the fire engines In connection with the
The workmen were yesterday engaged In hosting her
guns on board, which viii consist OF forty four.
Board Of Naval Engineers u now In session at
the Navy Yard for the examination Of candidates for
admission into the Engineer Corps OF the Navy Qualified
neers wishing TO enter the naval service In Of
the grades OF FIRST Second Third Assistant Engineer
will present themselves before this Board by whom they
regulations governing the admission Of candidates 10
those grades
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ktWS FROM The PACIFIC.
ARRIVAL OF an. Overland Pony EnpFss.

Arrival OF IN. Overland Pony EapFsss.
-. e., - ia,
~ -
inc PoIy express, Win later Intelligence Tor e press
-. ,,.o NJ
iSN'SNo' "'i
me menic'pa' el'eson takes pace roursaay nsxt 10
eDgroeeee the ps .ipa atentlln In san lfsncs,c I'll,
pe,pe America, n.rsv - 49,. 49, ,..t,, a..
49,. n,,t,.s ! 49,. n.' 80 R0-'.
- PriR'o ing esn l's,c- ~ the hell, WIN pfJar
p.ciA Ii "a " .. the lorl-e-
Potn kouss u the aus. ,.7,,a ha,s aa.,, 10 s,.,
a. ~ 81 \ -. .,.x,
= s - 'Ne-su Disiaess ihS
meet lApo lnL 4eefsnu ~ ataS policy ado led is tao
pAsssg y - o1erius 400 go acres q! 20 school
be"ne,I 70 toe stat. tor sae 1iite- quan,ities
u 70 ar acre o. Aaas c,sas ,tys,er1 ior 70 au-
los o,Dgos NO make. vlst tracts ramp hads
relongIpg 70 tos has also gu te, ed UPON
tpion ugion-, pseds ng tho ate fealiy
70 ne nsrai government, a. ns 'rsness compy
p4ssed aoh foQses u large DaJai.es.
tn attempt t7puDss Ito resolutions Of censura
asans The s'e Senaar 5roa.ek, for resusog ~ opsy
the III, l~eieaturo regls Inc al
mission q Kansas,'s LIE lac mpA1h coass.tu.sol
tAlItd, u seri1s np.s2A5ut9ry .soG.i9a
eulcgsilo 81 the aecsssos ee, 4esea 81 tie senate.
There u scac.y shoa, u or Inc age o =
bli uvGI u spe.. members u C1a-
sr,ss .4is at At.r,ouL-Dle schemes
pDsns Tor CONGRESSIONAL bJlor,. who thinS rho chances
0. ,hor ecsi u 9. tssi ~ xt fsl toaa nov
The Legislature has - ssd Tor aaopt,on or REJECTION
ny the people severe Aa1esd1e.ts TO the Syte
tu.icn. QUO psVposes bernl1 Rs-ssJ 4
the Legislature Anotner sp,nnrzes tne s,ec.,on q
COY NOR IAeg.s nant ioVaTg1r te Coap>r9sr, STATE
neasur.r attorney II IL survey o. Gaplrl
four ears
y th houses have aaoptsd { resolution clning tho
ieoe,a congress % anoT1 poecAoa the oyer,4-d
and graph routes.
cbe H.. Oh The s-ore - the Clc,tc vss
the OF lmI8lng d-moSsiration Eoe 18TH
instant.
a 40 81 1 ~ ~ ~ -. -a.ne neies
tne san ~, oo 'i ~ .s m.D' e,an!
~ - 80 49, ~. 80 :, RI - 80 NJ, - ~, s .sn-.'
~ ~, nu'''N y A0s ~ ~ 1eis - o''S 's.e "Ays-
Why r,., ,.,, al. q, -, ..,~,, o,, r,,
~ oA E, 80, ns i = ~ A. ,a - @ -
49, ~, 800 ~ : 80 80, =. ~ ~.
S,as 'yhn w., ,ao ~, - "a, ,aS,ss,o ~ "a -.
o'a Win oaoea o'ps " eet posess'n - ,ilo ".
YER lnen Inc n,ee'i's p'essu ,eso.alions asls"sn
-. Aes 49,. $3.50, 49, $780, ~ 80 - li'"' ST.
~ eeN So 1,, 80 rh .Dd. ,;l ,;a =, NJ
,. ~ - ~ W NAAu ais'oiS' ~r'u 81 pe~
10, go, aad, ~ ~ ~ ~ nm ..oto. ..,,Y u co,
,,ua a,a ,t - 49, ,ass - e.sss ss :; = ~. ~,
-oun-,s ,ha. ,uo -, i ya b.or haa .,rcs a..
la,r sSvees rsn,,s, n ,ps saath ., sf.een I,s,ns
anr m. toos are sun hnn, ,he strar,,in ra,ssa ~
,be .ay,ess = ho hrvs ~ Ged ssvono req q -
N,ior ArmI,ase. who bos n-en in cpramara or ths
m.,v ysst n, San nj, o., nav rs,ynea mo 20 rnan ~,
.cron-t or ,hy viii ~ sac ss,oniss and !. sonsr
csst F"' o-'
The Overland Mail Comma " have sept de,aon,ont or
men t,om os Angeles nth sfphr ay hcrea .sa,n. ana
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
DISPOSITION or PRIZES.

Tho disposition Of all psSzsSsszed uneer the bsccx-
ade regU.as ons has been FER some time a CUB
ject II careful consideration With the Przs Conns-
and the District Attorney. f,eai a'raogessnts
have heeo made with respect sbereto aso with regard
the DISPOSITION Of tho mail matter which has
time a-cumuIatss ss the Aail yceum a. the Brook
yyn Hay2 Yard.
Thomas Chisholm, Prize Master, returned yesterday,
Der Key stone state 70 tins boka,e station Hampton
aads being fully instructed TO his dnty respect to
the seized by The bAsckadAg and for
time under tho pgsteCson q the guns of Fortress
Monroe The dehy THAI has this matter has
been not only Of dissatisfaction considera
be trouble and uncertainty The remedy thus applied
viii CIV. fresh Impulse and activity to along
the coast.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30

LRElyAL OF THE PRIZE BARK. WINIyREo
FROM HAMrP0N EOAJ5.
TlcYYza writred cnp an fore, ssHea e. tas ss,h
msS aampton Roass ny Flag ,cer slAs n.rioe sam
On snaer Chief OF the olocksd1 S,usasoo sr,ve1
as port yesterday in chageof prize nssrs F, on.
Ger Eiss H. Hale and Charles T. Nitche. Tho x.nrred
,sss Ri9 Jsaeiro the l6a ut ami was os iad for
Hampton Roads when esz.s. Har inS renc-d. EXP ,r.
epcs Of 4 heavy gale from v T. on the az ana Z9d
nste 10 Gulf OF Haievs Shsh tasted ycr twenty
fur hou,n she Is owned IN R,suaone Va AID ~ a4sn
.ien aEsl 81 200 Dash OF oense She ICED I,
tba por, by The United states stesn trrna,. .,ams
md vas -efvered over - the crfze cSmAss ,onefs
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THE MsURRECTiCN.

CONTINUED gRss BlRs feeEl
sNe a.i,r ..w, p.pers If the ots 81 New IA ~
A.. 49, ~ " 40, ,ntse1 20 al ias ON efs = the
ship .-- =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30

M ia .t'dce prssc,ibe by the .Asamsrn' q %
W. no 10. 80 we. 81 seif.4
ahnr " .sma slnJ.sty u 20 nsva eFsDats - h's
hsy phs, spa preserve \, psAce, prcspe II @al
te.ui y Gn,v-r.
I'D Hst G"ns ~A~veof have hsreloLp set my nsn-,
aa6 tho ~sal m tho Cpmmoo wealth To ms S.Nri
ne -. VA ktS't IA. 10iL day AZ MAS, 1901
siy ~. Liutn Of the Common wealth
aAG jTftS
~ The Cow rnor-Tsos. MaEoE, Jr secy. o. -ttse
I. hx-scvEhSoR MoREHE.D ON TaE CRISIS.
Lprr,ILLs, ga u, i:6i.
rs. Gove'nor No-.hesos ettec TO ahs Jrt'ad. r.ii -
fpesloen. Lincoln heredter ss2.: u
and saojng s.ins the saced.d 'tss'
k.ntscs, @to0na c'uoti tue c1e. aaghs ~ t4ae ~
aus VI sg,iust COVE nc,s4t; ua'u EeeD sae
~h.plo oun.p 9th sdes - fes2sct s-s ng'seoL} -
her roll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30

yosruS, xcy %, Isc..
mo steam eanSol; Peroersfe, from rorsrsss Monroe
IN she ssth inst ~ tveo h~.- day she brings nal
a1d seFsra pssgnsers ooc rsd.og refugees rsn the
SOUTH mos. shcn - leave tsci. en.!r: property
N N. Sands OF he resels
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
For additional Var Ne,os see Fifth Page.

ANOTHER DyrAIcAuoS. The Boston Trdnsv4x on the
18th lnst large defalcaton has been discovered
in the accounts Of extensive carpet manufacturng
establishment neighboring county, whose agency a
in this city We learn that from examination OF the
books, appears that the dcfacstou extends through
several years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30

George N. Saunders mt L0ufavtlle.
LOUISVILLE, May 20, 1851.
George n Saunders arrived here this morning and pur-
oses remaining some days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE WAR.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NETWORK HERALD.

MANMnGKR, N. r., Nay u, 1861.
In several OF your issues you have given the Contr
buttons for the War;, and ~ yet not noticed any
this city. Our city government have Appropriated
follows
For relief Of families OF those enlisted into United
10 member OF Baldwin's Cornet Band, (gone with
the First New Hampshreregiment). .......... 400
Reviewers for officers Of companies 162
Total by city government. ,662
The citizens have contributed by fair, FOR benefit
OF soldiers for fanneIs under clothing, 30. $50
Contribution for horse, for Quartermaster
bAtcneloer Observation-Disclosures. 600
0cnabuton for horse, &c. for Colonel p Pierce 1000
Total private contributions. ................ a $50
Total city contributions, ................. 1882
Aside from the above numerous amounts contri-
buted by various religious circles and other societies,
and forwarded TO the regiment while in camp at Concord
the total q which have Of ascertaning but
which must amount 10 nearly $500. q.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
The Turf.

CENTREvrLE CouR1 l.. L--TRornyG.-Tuesday, May
27-Purse $50 mile heats best three in fvo wagons
for road oYses
Mr. sammis entered CHI h. Plougbboy. IL
Mr. Hoaglahd entered CHI <. Frank .......... 2 Q "a
Time, 240-240h--243.
The above very capital .rot throughout, the old
stallion showing greater degree of speed times than
ever remembered to have seen him make. The other
horse also proved himself good one not beat
over eecond or two either of the heats which, con.
sidering the weight Of Mr. Hoaglnd-l0l bs more than
the rues-who drove him In the scientific manner.
was most excellent time for q roadster
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30

st9s -sent We 40 VI. al aa1hsy, 80 70 sav recLia
." &c shore, 20 visia to-gea' o. ~ Eass ar
do
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CAIRO, Nav %. 1881.


full regiment Of st. Louis volunteers, under command
Of Colonel shuttner arrived this afternoon and proceeded
at once TO Birds Point which they will permanently
hold They supplied with Minnie rifles, camp equip
ages and provisions for thirty days.
Two batteries will be sent from here TO- morrow.
Gentlemen from the South report that of all the troops
under the command Of General Pillow only 800 are well
armed, and these principally at Union City and
Randolph Arms, however, daily arriving for Others
Three thirty two Founders, eight.inoh howitzer
and one eight inch mortar, here being mounted
and viii be finished TO morrow.
The that troops have been sent into Virginia from
Ohio strengthen the belief Of early movement from
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
The America Outward Bound.

The steamship America sailed eleven O'Clock, with
forty nine passengers for Liverpool and six for Halifax,
spe1e.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
TIE BLOCKADE.
SEIZURE OF BOSTON SHIP AT NEW
ORLEANS.

ms sh,g Abolini Capt smith, recently arrived al
Mes olsanr from Boston, has been seized cy the rebel
a1lAosi.ics
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-30
Tobacco Fair In Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, May %, 1861.
The Tobacco fair at Spratt's warehouse decided
SUCCESS Two hundred and 1fty three Eogsheads were
opened for competition which sold prices exceeding al
average o
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Revolt In the Missouri PenItentlary.
ST. LOUIS, May 70, 1861.
revolt broke ont In the Penentiary at Jefferson City
on Monday which resulted In the escape Of four prson
era.
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THE NlNyEsOrA OFF FOa CHI ARLEsr

nc Hsnssata Failed from Hsnpion Roads on the Ehth
for Casri -stou. } g 70 relieve the N'agAr,.
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SIocrlBHDGs, Mnss. May 20; 1861.
One OF the paper mills OF Prentice Baird, Iee vao
burned early this morning with all the contents Insur
ance $l4 600 The origin Of the fire s unknown.
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CONGREGATIONAL Election

CiScISNAT May %, 1851.
Rchd. Harrison, Union candidate has been elected 70
Congress from the Seventh Ohio district TO III Tom Cor.
wins vacancy.
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ISAAC SHERMAN, Treasurer, No Hanover square.
sIGISMUND KAUFMAN, No. 80 Nassau street.
G. W. BLUNT, No. 179 Water street.
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Fire Mt st. LOufs.
ut Stockbrfd ne. HInss,

81. LOUIS, May 20, 1851
j. e. Cranes furniture establishment Third street.
was burned last night. Loss about $40 600 insured
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Non-Arrtval Of the Hibernians
FATHER POINT May 2e-Midaight.
No signs Of the steamer Bibernian. Wind light West,
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THE ELLSWORTH TESTIMONIAL,
One dollar for the mother Of brave Colonel VI sworth
rom EVA 0At<SMlrH,
Six years cid.
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MEDICAL, All

HFADcS ARrsRs on rIiy N X. MEDICAL Association FoR)
WE SUPPLY or IIST, BASDAGHs, &c, TO TIE Amy,
NEw YORK, May ~, 1861.
MTe Vaccine Committee Of this association beg 20 return
heir thanks to the Northwestern Northern Eastern snd
New York Dspensarca for TIC generous manner which
their applca FOR vaccine virus hos been respoaded TO-
$. ooNANT FoSTR, u. D., Chairman
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-11

SHOWING HER CoLoRs.-A gentle
man from Cheat Mountain tells the fol-
lowing:
A squad of Indiana volunteers, ont
scouting, came across an old woman in
log cabin, in the mountains. After
the usual salutations, one of them asked
her: "WelI, old lady, are you Secesh!'
NO" "What are you, then % "Bap-
fist, and al'ys have BEEN" The Hoos-
iers let down.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-11

SAVED BY A YANKEE ENG1NEER.-
The safety of the Great Eastern was.
in the opinion OF the passengers, entire
ly owing to the skill and preserving ef-
forts OF MIR. Hamilton TowIe, an eugin-
eer Of Exeter, N. h., who, after all
other attempts had failed, prepared a
steering spparatps to meet the emer-
gepcy. The English people are loud in
praise Of the ingenious Yankee ma
chlnossj .gvsI .t9s ssy144 xssl
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-11


THE following extract from letter
dated at For; Pickens, Sept. stb, will te
found Interesting
Lot night the enemy's guard boat,
with nine men, all armed to the teeth,
came over to our side, having deserted
from the scccssionists. They are fine,
large stout fellows. Also two men land
ed in boat from place called Milton,
about 80 miles up the bay. They are
mechanics, and belong to Boston and
Rhode Island. They fled because they
could not get paid, and were afraid they
would be forced to join the army. Hun
dreds would desert from the rebel army
and leave the country if they had a
chance. They report, also, that large
quantity Of powder and arms were de-
-troyed by their own men short time
since. There is a mutiny among them
as / write. They are half starved"
In HoNoK OF GEN. LYoN.-Thc Pres
idcnt. 10 honor of the late heroic Gener
al Lyon, who bequealhed life, talents
and property to his beloved country, has
renewed one Of the patrios's latest acts,
commissioning Col. John Mcneil, for
merry commander of the post Of ST.
Louis, and Lieut.. Col. Shepard, who was
Gen. Lyons id-de-camp 10 his battles,
to raise regiment OF choice men for
service in the Department Of the West
One company is to be accepted from
each State in the West, and one each
from Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Five companies are now in camp at St.
Louis. Gen. Lyons property, amount
ing TO $4,000, having been willed to
the Government, that sum has been set
apart to make this regiment continual
glory to the name it bears.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-11

ACCORDING to q statement made by
Miss Dix, ladies will best exhibit their
patriotism by knitting yarn stocking for
the soldiers. Knowing the patriotism
Of the ladies, we advise store-keepers to
increase their stock of yarn and knitting
needles.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-10-11

ALL the coopers in Charleston have
been engaged in making water tight
kegs and barrels, to be used at Fl. Sum-
ter. They are to be filed with fresh
water, so that if communication with
Charleston is cut of they will not perish
for water until three thousand casks full
are exhausted.