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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

THE AUSTRIAN MIssIoN.-Mr. MOTLEY.
appointment to the Austrian mission is said 10
be due to the efforts of Senator Sumner. who
pressed him for the Hague, and, that failing, for
Vienna, for which the other prominent cSndi.
date was Mr.. John Jay, of New York. Mr..
Motley can pursue his studies quite as well at
Vienna as at the Hague. The libraries Of the
Austrian capital are rich in documents relating
to the Thirty Years War, the history Of which
he proposes to write.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

MAINE ELEcrION.-A dispatch from Port
land, Maine. states that 10 nineteen towns,
casting twothlrds Of the aggre. ..ate vote Of
the State, Washburn, (Rep.) received 49,
GGs votes for Governor Jameson. (Union
DemOcrat) 1918; Dana, peace Democrat.) }
l2,l4o-a majority for Washburn over
both the other candidates being 1880,
against 1872 last year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

VoIuNTEERISG.-Judging from accounts
in our exchanges, the regiments called for
10 this State are being filled up ae rapidly
as could be expected. The regiment and
battalion Of cavalry are already full. ard
QUE company which enlisted for cavalry
could not be accepted, aud have Joined an
Infantry regiment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28
AK rELEGRARxx.
SLY knANcIsco. 5 pl. 2slh.

DAN L IhANNAoN"s - Pc SO'h'
The Herald annuuhc = thai il Will appear
cUrla,led to the siz. st the SacrninrniU Un-
ion on Monday. lts platform Is "Uniou.
the wboie UAion. defended, j'Isiiii, d. AID
supported equally against domestic as
against foreign toes y I'VE shall :" it says,
"be prepared 10 advocate aHy constitution.
al and honorable settlement tnhl nay bc
prOpOsed. come from what political party
it may
We learn that il is IN contemplation l."
donate press aud offic,. to the printer vol
nAteers in Col. Carlrtou's regiment.
BY the Pony of Yesterday u d"spaich has
been received to the rlf'ct tnat Capt. E. o..
=. Ord. "f the artillery, has bees prOmolPd
to Brgadirrshp of the volunteers. Capt.
Ord is at present retained al b 'nrc.a.
Col Carleton, commanding the irst reg
iment OF California volunteers. has been
promoted TO full majority in the Sixth
Regiment of Il. ) Cavalry, under command
OF Gen. David Hunter, who was wOund"d
at the battle Of Bulls Rtn.
United Slates vs.. Francisco Arrczez. Col
Berrypza ei al. LII this case claim to the
ranch Rincon de Los EsicFOs, in Santa
Clara county. Judge Hoffman rejected the
survey and ordered u new one. He says if
any of the marsh lands have been arlliiaaIIy
reclaimed they should of course be excluded
from the survey.
The Alta obtained the following from
passenger on the steamer Wright: A few
mornings since during rain storm, the
men attached to one of the companies 0i
volunteers at Camp FitzgeI aid, went to the
mess.iable TO get supply of hot coffee.
which. during the cold aud wet would Of
course be palatable. when after drinking u
few m0uthfulls the men were taken with
spasms aud vomiting. caused by The coffee.
which had been poisoned with arsenic hy
some contemplate scOundrel. no doubt Of
secession synpaihies. Remedies were i'm
mediately sought !or Oh all sides. but the
dose was so strong that il acted as an emelic
aud they were not much hurt. The men
are now dong we'll and have u lesson which
will be OF profit 10 them in causing them ~
future to be on their guard in fighting
against such brave foes.
E A. Sherman, late editor Of the San
D..ruarJin,. D.trt,t ha4 e,,ta.. In S,.u Fra
cisco for the purpose of raising an artillery
company. He served in the Mexican war.
Arrived, steamer Senator from the south.
The Mexican have been firing gnas dur
ing the day. this being the anniversary Of
their independence.
All Custom House officers will be re-
sworn At O'clock to day.
The German Abend tost, of yesterday.
Gays that it has been shown II private letter
dated ut Acapulco, Sept. 10Th, from which
il makes the following extract:
Information has just reach here To the
effect that the united forces ot England.
France, aud Spaiu, are about to make an
invasion Of Mexico. to fOrce The latter cOun-
try to pay the claims due the former pow
ers; aud on refusal, to take possession Of
the entire country"
"POsTsCRIPr The British have already
taken possession Of the Province OF Yuca.
tan, with luI CO. of 3 600 mrIl."
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

A DISPATCH from Washington says the
President has written to Gen. Fremont. or
aering him to modify his proclamation, de-
elaring martial law in Missouri. so as to
SonfOrm to the act of Congress relating to
the cOnflscati0n of rebel property.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

THE st. Louis News, of September Sd, re-
ports that Gen. Preniiss had, taken rebel
camp, Of $50 men, near Bloomdeld,in in south
eastern Missouri. His force surrounded the
camp at night, and the rebels surrendered
EithOut firing gun.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

The Trustees of Calvary Church have
voted to pay DR.. ScOtPs salary up to the
first Of January next-amOunling to $666
G6 mouth. His friends hope to be able TO
secure . purse OF $5, 900, TO bs presented
him before be leaves The city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28
CLOSING UP BUSINESS.

THE Undersigned begs leave to In form
i the citizens OF RED DOG and vicinity. that he
will close his business or before the 10th Of Octo
Der next. All parties indebted to him are requeste4
to call and settle without further notice
Red Dog, sept. %, lS6l.-3t j. J. ADOLPH
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

EMIGRANTs.--A correspondent from the
North writes to the Oregon Sentinel that
emigration, had reached the Grande Ronde, in
the Blue Mountains, and intend settling there.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

Col. LIPPITTs RRGIMENT.-This body Of
troops encamped at Camp Lyon, number some
400 men. The "craok company of the Regi-
ment is Capt. HulPs Petaluma Guard, now
numbering 80 members, rank and hle.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28
Invasion OF Mexico.

Our teIegrsphic dispatch from San Fran
cisco, contains the important intelligence
that England, France. aud Spain, have de-
termined upon the invasion aud conquest
Of Mexico. This movement of those nations
exhibits the spirit of the robber. aud
never would have been thought Of but for
the troubles now existing in the United
States. A postscript to the dispatch states
that 3 200 British troops have already in
yaded Yucatan. The Mexican Government,
even IL all the factions were united, has moi
tbe ability to successfully resist the three
powers, and the conquest OF the country
may be regarded as u foregone conclusion.
THE AFFRAr AT CARSON CTTY.-A dir
patch to the Union, from Carson City, gives
further particulars of the affray between
Geo. Downey and Heury Talbot, alias
Cherokee Bob" mentioned in our last.
Downey has been acting an Jailor under
Sheriff Blackburn, aud the dispute arose in
regard to Talbot having been put in irons
az an acCOmplce Of one May1eld, in a cut
lug affray. Talbot said Blackburn had
10 right to put him in irons, Downey told
him he must say nothing against Blackburn,
and at the same time stepped to the bar aud
got bis pistol. As he came from the bar his
pistol was accidentally discharged, the ball
striking the floor near byslander's foot
Talbot Immediately fred three shots in
quick succession, one ball striking DOwney
in the chin, one ia the hip, and one in the
breast Downey bled profusely, but the
dispatch says bis wounds are not danger
Gus.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28
BIRTH.

On Saturday, the 20th inst, daughter to J. II.
Boardman, of this city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

A SWEET POTATO weighing seventeen pounds
was raised this year on the Empire ranch, YubA
county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

REPORTED battle IN NORTHEAST Mis-
sOUM.--By several Ponies, previous 10 the
suspension OF letter communication with
st Louis, we bad ruInOrs Of important mil
ilary movements in northeastern Missouri,
One report, rrcei' ed by way of Quincy. ILL.,.
stated that severe battle was fought near
Klrksville, Adair county, Oh the 28th of
August. between 1000 rebels under Martin
E. Green, aud 1900 Federals under Gen
HuFlbut that the Federal loss vas one hun.
dred, aud that Of the rebels greater. The
Grass Valley National. of Thursday. in al
ludng to this aud other reports from that
section. says:
Mr.. Thomass Cook. of this place, last even
ing received intelligence by the Overland Mail,
from his friends who reside in the immediate
neighborhOod, that a very severe battle had
just been fought near Athens. The writer re-
sides within four miles of the piece where the
battle was fought. He says there were about
1900 rebels against 500 Fedsrals. The former
were compelled to retire. leaving As killed on
the field. The Federals took go horses and a
number of prisoners. The number, of killed is
not given. The names OF quite number Of
the wounded were given who are personally
known to our informant. The rebels took one
prisoner, the Rev. Mr.. Harrison, whom they
murdered We have seen no other allusion to
this fight, than the one quoted, at which time
battle was expected. The letter, the date of
which we have not got, must have left Missouri
just about the tine the mail communication
was cut off.
The UniOn, of yesterday, publishes letters
from its ST. Louis correspondent, Of the Sd
aud Glib of September, but they contain no
account cf any serious engagement in the
northeastern pact of the State.
SHOCKING ACCIDENTAL shocking acci-
dent happened in the copper mines, on Mon
day last. While Joseph Kneedler and Edward
Comfort were putting in blast in a shaft near
Shafer's store, a premature explosion took
place, which drove the rod of iron through Mr..
Kneedler's hand, cut off part Of his nose Sc
verely confused his face, and SO burned his eyes
that 1t is doubtful if he ever recover his sight.
[Stockton Independent.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-28

THE steamer Uncle Sam arrived from
Panama yesterday. with $50 passengers.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-24


After q season Of almost unprecedents5 mildness,
winter is at last upon rs in its hsrshest nood
How far it may interfere with contemplated sIny
movements on the one side or the other, We are
not given to know.
OF one thiRg, however, We may be sure, pFocras-
tnAtiOn bears with heavier hand upon the enemy
than upoa he South. Their expenses are more
than the double Of ours, ard every day gives the
lie more direct to their empty boast Of making
quick time with the rtbellicn.1 We have entered
upon the ninth month since The bom5sStis an.
n'uncefnent was made to the world. thst.but TWEEN
y days were allowed to the insurrectiouists IN si.
parse to their homes. lay down their arms. ard
make their humble ObeisaDce to the LfsCOrS CIV.
ernment-
Ihere were those who had studied scuthsr7
characte from the book Of truth. who shruvvos
their shoulders and said easier said than done >,
out ne Werh at large hsd studied it snly amid the
cioua OF ialsehoods and SANDERS in which i. had
osen wrapped BY the Northern writer's and though
they may hsve pited Us for cur weakness. thew did
not doubt but We should receive the ehasuuemsnt
due the crimes Of which we were believed guilt
But time and events have wrought I chanes. n.
erywhere the prayers Of the good and noble arc
our eeliverancs from the assaults Of the sespisea
slanderer, tyrant sDd Wanting b-aggart.
We trust IN God and rely upon eur own good
! right arms and brave hearts. We have nothing to
ask as matter Of favor Of any nation in the world
We ask emily that those whose interest il il. and
who have the ability, msy enforce in good faith tor
wards Us, and dispits ths sulscity Of vain 9lor~
Gus government, the msrstime law CT nations that
an Intellectual blockade may Be broken, that neu>
trail rights shall be respected, in sbor. that
other nations shall do justice to themselves; aud
that they win exchange with Us what they wish to
sell for what We have that they may want.
Our demands in this, we hope, are about o bs
realized. Every day delay brings ua nearer and
nearer the accomplishment Of oar hopsa II pa
tience, then "let Us wait for the Wagon, and ven
al take q ride
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-24
TUESDAY mORN1NG, DEC. 81, 1861.

The readers Of the UNION ASD AMERICAN viii
readily excuse the want of the usual editorial mat.
ter in consideration of the fact that the editor is
absent on a tour of observation, or it may be for
the chance Of participating in the fight which has
so long been looked for in the neighbOrhOOd Of
Bowling Green.
Having served twelve month"; campaign in the
Mexican war and imbibed taste for the @bsttle's
excitement nothing but over-ruling necessity
as the " ritter Of this paragraph happens to know
frOm his intimate relations with the editor, has
prevented him from being in during the war;
To tell the whole truth, Gt is too late now to
Rght about it, it is still an open question as to
whether the sc nior did not take an undua sdvsn
t1ge Of the junior IN leaving him the' bag to hold'
without 80 much as say ing, "by Jour leave"
The junior, that is to say the present and for The
time being, sole editor of tho USIoz AND American
was absent. The senior remarked to a friend that
he had to beg of him the favor to take charge Of
the editorials for few days, as he had made up
his mind to rske part in the war which had then
become inevitable.
Hadn't you better wait until TROUsDALE returns ,
No, that IS just what 1 wish to avoid
lie will want to go himself. It Is iupos-
sible for both Of Us to go, and I want to
make an en3 of discussion. Aad so he did, by in
eontinently abandoning bis pest before the junior
had returned.
"But half Loaf, :" said the junior, a day or two
SINCE sis better than bread " and so he has hied
away for tasts, if fortune favors, of the excite
ment and glory Of participating the lO5g looked
for, long hopedIor conflict between the armies who
have SO long stood facing each other between
Bowling Green and Louisville.
When he shall have returned, as al hope he may,
safe and sSrnd, but covered all over with glory, the
readers of the UKIoN AND American viii be paid
with compound interest for their kind indulgence
during his temporary absence. So mote it be.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-24
INC Ne1rs rror,, rnrInna

We yield nearly all of our available space this
morning to the deeply interesting news from EGG
land. As remarked by the Richmond EcGmineY,
all other topics become rAss besides the idings Of
England, and all commentary that diverts public
attention from that single point is impertinence.
The eject ofthe outrage OfShe Trent on the pub
lie sentiment of Great Britain more than fullls the
prophecy that We made when the arrest of the
Confederate Ministers was fresh event. All legal
clubbing and selfish calculation has been consumed
ike straw in the burning senae Of incredible insult
The PAlxEEsTON Cabinet has been forced to
immediate and decisive measures; and a
peremptory or1er to Lord Irons, comes
with the steamer that brings the news to the
American shore. He is directed to demand the ur-
conditional surrender CT Aessrs. MAEoS and SLIDEII
to place them in the position they we're found be-
meath the British fig and complete disavOwal Of
their seizure as an authorized act Now, the North
ern Government has placed itself in such position
that It can do noBs Of these things The abolition,
ist element of the Northern States would &c straight
to revolution at the least movement towards q sur,
render of the caPtives the arrest was made by the
deliberately written orders Of the government,
already GvoWed and published. beyond the
hope Of spOlcgy or possibility Of retraction.
The United States cla DO absolutely nothing but
refuse the demands Of Great Britain and abide the
of thAtTefusal. What they win be,
can bs clearly fOretold; First, there viii be the
diplomatic rupture, Lord LTOSs will demand his
passports; and Mr. ADAMS will be sent sway from
London. Then will follow an immediate reeoRni-
ton of the Southern Confedersey, with encourages
ment and aid in fitting ous its vessels and supplying
their wants in the British ports and issn3s Last
ly, a war will be evolved from these two events
Such ia the latest and most serious result Of III
REAL ravirg madness tina. has settled OF the people
Of the Northern States and that has guided al their
steps for the last two years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-24
Col Thcs. U. TaYIor.

The numerous friends Of roX. TAYLOR, as he
is fam liarly called, viii be rej0eed to learn that
he was not killed, IS the telegraph had reported,
but that he IS "ssfe and sound He participated
in the fight near CentreYlla. aud as every one who
knew him at ali knew he would do, bore himself
CALAMITY and as became his high reputation as
SOLDIER For though his heart be full Of the milk
ST human kindness" it is yet stern 80 sdamant be-
fore foe worthy of his steel. Nay he long live
to eujoy the plsudits due the real soldifr.
The following special dispatch 20 the Louisville
Courier shows that Col TAYLOR WAS net only rot
killed, but is not hurt - 81.
MkSAssAs, Dec. q, 1S6I--Tom. Taylor is not
hurt. He i safe in camp. We had bloody fight.
All came cut right ,-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-24
meet Of the News at the North.

!, The New York Express ealls upon the people to
keep COOL yet says it is their duty, under such
storm, to organizs ssd arm" The coasts, har-
bOrs, and lakes must be fortified, and the militia
system perfected. "The only way to be respected
By England, is, with bayonsts IN hand, and swarus
of privateers ready to launch out upon the seas
The Philadsl pbis hq'rTsr whistles violently to
keep its courage up, and Affects to believe that the
rage of the British lion VIII soon be appesssd.
The New York Herald advocates thorough prep
SratiOn for defence, and vsinly endeaynrs to con
cesl its spprehensiOns Of war with Great Britain
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-12-24

L4RGs FIRE.-Between three aud four O'Clock yes
terdsy morning fire was discovered to be issuing
from the GordOR Block, On South Market street
and shortly thereafter the Fire Department was
out in fun force, and by extraordinary exertiors
confined the Gre to the block in which it originated
The block, in which there were three stlres, is
owned by DANIEL +. CARTER, Esq and was insured
to the amount of $40 O0O-S5 GOO in the Nashville
Commercial Insurance and So 900 in THoxAs' Agen-
cy of the Augusta Iasursnee and Banking Comps-
NJ. Hslo viii be pretty heavy.
One Of the stores was occupied by Asssrs. RaEA,
HARDcAsTIE & Co. Their stock consisted principal
ly, we understand, Of consiglments. Thsy had 81
insurance in AAER's agency Of s. 600 on their
stock. Their loss will be considerable.
The adjoining store was in the occupancy Of the
Government.
The third store contained lot Ct iron belonging
we understand, to Messrs. YATEgAN, WooDs 4 Co.,
which waa not much damaged.
The origin of the FIRE is unkn0wn, bu: is supposed
to be the work Of incendary As there is said to
have been no material in any of The stores that
would produce spontaneous combustion. We pre-
sumo the matter win be thoroughly investigated.
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The Opinions of the Law Officers OF ta'


The London Observer says: 1.-THE Queens Advo-
cate, Sir Jonn Harding. Attorney General Sir
William Atherstone, and the Solicitor General
Mr.. RoWndalI Palmer, have been ia FREQUENT
personal communication with the Government dur
ing the last few days. N---
The London Times of the 2Sth ult. says the depo
sitons OF the officers Of the Trent have been sub
mitted to the law officers of the Crown, and their
opinion has been given that the proceedings of the
American frigate are not justified by the law Of
nations. It Is we understand. the opinion of these
iarists that the right Of the Federal Government
acting by its officers, was confined to the visiting
aud the searching of the mail packet that if any
men or things believed to be contrsband OF war
had been found on board Of her, the proper course
was to take her into port and submit the question
to the Prize Court, which would hear evidence and
argument on both sides, and would have decided
the case according to precedent and authorities
The Times observes that this proposition seems 80
clear that it REFUSES only to be stated TO obtain
universal assent. The Cabinet meets on Friday, to
consider what action shall be taken the opinion
Of the law officers. We do not wish to speculate
as to what steps they may consider necessary. II
Mason and SiideH were wrongly taken, they must
be restored, with sufficient apology. -- E.l 10 g..
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ANOTHER LISsoLN RAID ITO SCoTT County,, Tex
EEssER.-We have positive information that the
Lncolnites made another Rcursion into Scott eoun-
ty, Tennessee, few days sso. We are informed
that they penetrated as far as the head waters Of
the New River orkrofs Cumberland river, In Scott
county, nser the Anderson comfy line. They killed
and Nr | god Southern men. We are
not much g.. sin, but we 30 think it
disgrseeful 10 peril, E4rs and Stripes to float
over Tennessee soil Or military authorities
ought to dsp Itch force INSTANTLY TO that locality,
and at least protect loyal citizens, We would *.
preas ourselves more at length, but are informed
that the military authorities have the matter under
consideration. We authorized to state that the
Beech Greek Jerke-s," under Jake Miller, will
wade 10, # they only procure the proper FER
nit n0<riRs Register, Dec %.
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rho Effecs On Ghe :. Nta,Sxket q

ConsOls on the 18th ult- opened at a further fall
of 4undsr the opinion Of the law officers Of The
Crown Subsequently the heayiness increased, and
transactions took place at One per cent decline and
per cent below the quotations before the eTs of
the Trent affair was reeeiyed. At the close, there
was rally of about per cent. r3a asy. ia ~
In railway and other securities, the decline was
2a3 per cent, but they rallied towards the close
United States SIS, which we're quoted before the
news at T5aTS, are nominally 70a74. a-T a
In the discount market, the general rate cbRtin-
ued q per cent. { 81. III -zCg 81. j.. Es...-r -
A dispatch, dated at Liverpool, Dec, 2, hays
Cotton opens Armer, with some recovery in,prices
The speeulations of the American press on the
San Jacinto affair sre eagerly eanysssed here aid
the general deduction is that there is less cause to
fear rapture between the Two Countries. -'---
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sPECIAL oRpgR Id. C4.

On the 17lh instant, our forces under Brig Gen.
Hindman, partially engaged superior force Of the
enemy near Woodssnyile. In the action we sus-
tanned loas of four killed and nine wounded. The
enemy was driven back aud lost shout fifty killed
and seven prisoners. The conduct Of cur troops
was marked BY impetuous vslor. On charging the
enemy, Col Terry, of the Texas hangers, was kill
ed in the moment of Victery. His regiment de-
plore the loss OF brave and beloved commander
the army one of its ablest officers.
The General commanding returns his thanks to
Brig-Gen. Hindman and his command, for their
conduct in the initiative of the campaign in Ken
lucky and he halls the brilliant courage shown in
the affair as bright augury Of their vslor when
the sexual hour cores for striking decisive blow
By order of AsJ-Gen. HARDzE.
D. II. Wits, Act. A. 4. Gen.
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md ID for Armn

It appears that the Northern troOpa are as much
pushed for want of arms as are cur own. Amem-
Der of the Ninth Mic higan Regiment, writing from
Kentucky on the 18Th ult., says:
The guns we have been furnished with are cid
Belgian muskets, rifsd. Michigan may well BE-
proud Of her troops, when they are cent into the
field with such arms. We expect to get some new
guns soon, but do not know whether thew viii De
better than guns or not