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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-10

SINGULAR DEArH.-A singular case Of
death occurred lately at Milwaukee, Mich-
gan. A young man named William Smith
WAS about to celebrate his union with a
beautiful girl 10 whom he was greatly at.
tached. The couple appeared to be ia the
seventh heaven OF happiness, and the BRIDE
groom. who was not by any means Puri.
tan In bis habits, was entertaining numer-
GUS company ut table in honor of the event.
All Of sudden. he cast pecnliar glance
toward his wife, who modestly averted her
own eyes before his. aud when she again
raised them, he had ceased to exist. At first
tho usual causes Of sudden death were sug.
gested, but on an autopsy being taken,
there was found in the coneavity of the dia.
phragm a diamond Of the first water, which
had pierced the tissues and occas0ned his
sudden taking of. It was then recolected
shat the bridegroom, while travelling in
the interior of Brazil, had found a diamond
of great value, which, being attacked by
outlaws, he bad swallowed rather than part
with. The diamond had been five years
lodged in his body. It proved in o manner
sort of life assurance for the bereavcd
bride.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-10

PRINT AND BTND.--It is rather curious
incident that when Franklin, printer, was
sent as Minister to France, the Court of
Versailles sent NJ. Girard, bookbinder. os
Minister to the United States. When Frank.
lin heard Of il, be remarked : "Well. III
print the Independendence Of America. and
NJ. Girard will bind it,"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-10
GAS! GAS 4 GAS \!

THE NEVADA GAS COMPANY GIVE NOTCH
j. that gas will be turned into the "street mainsn
on Saturday the 18th day of August. The Company
have on hand large quantity Of service pipe and
complete assortment of fixtures which they are pre-
pared to put up for all desirous Of burning gas and
all such persons requested TO call at the Office and
subscribe TO the rules and regulations by signing the
Register. The following is the tariff of charges:
Price OF Gas, per 1000 II. ft...........SI $40 90
Price for introducing GRs from the
street main 60 pipe OF Consumer,
intending setting Metre, In all
eases where the entire fitting Is
done by the COmpany,..........SI $40 90
when otherwise, Introduction and
setthB mctres......... ,......... $40 OO
Price Of pipe from metre, 30 cts. per foot I.
Price Of fixtures according 10 kind required
N. B.-NO bills for pipe fixtures will be presented
for collection until gas is turned on.
Per order of Trustees.
J. S. KANEEN,
Aug. II, ls6l.-lm. Sup. Nevada Gas Works.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-10
C,TATE of CALIFORNIA, County of


y Nevada: Know all men by these presents, thAt
l. SILVIA BAKER of the Township and County of
Nevada State Of California wife of Justis Baker CO
hereby declare and make known my intention 20
carry on business my own account and Ia my
own name as Sole Trader in pursuance Of an Act -
the Legislature Of the State Of California, enitlI
"An Act TO authorize married women Ia trankRct
business in their own names Sole Traders, " at
proved April 10Th 1852. And further declare tbs,
said business will be the business OF hilencry ard
Dress Making and viii be carried on practced n
the county of Nevada aforesaid and that the amour
of capital invested in this business does not sxcetd
five thousand dollars. ..
In witness whereof have hereunto set (~-
my hand and seal this tenth day Of JDn9 Seal
A. D. 1861. SILVIA BAKER. ~
State of California, County OF Nevada: On this
tenth day of June A. D. 1851 before me e. Mills
Notary Public, IN and for said county OF Nevada
personally appeared Silvia Baker wife OF Justis Ba
ker, personally known to me To be the person who
is described in and who eXecnted the foregoing in
strument, as party thereto; and the said Silvia
Baker, having been by me first made acquainted
with the contents of said instrument, acknowledged
to me on examination apart from and without the
hearing Of her said husband, that she executed the
same freely and tarily, without fear or oompu
sion undue influence Of her said husband, ana
that she did not wish to retract the thtro
of.
In witness whereof l have hereuntO f'i
(~~l my hand and affixed my Notaral SEAL
( Seal this 10th day o June A. d. 1861
WI A. G. NILES, Notary Pucic
jel3-law3w Nevada county Cal
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-10

TIE most foolish thing in the world is
said to be, "TO bow 70 the rich till you are
uuable to stand erect in the presence OF an
honest man"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-09-10

JUSTICE - BLANKS, CONSTANTLY on
u hand VsA for sale at this aaSee.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
Annexation, Change, Reconstruct tion

"Somo months since, in view of important
geographical changes that might arise out of
this rebellion, we advocated. through our col.
umns. the separation from the Western Shore
Of this State, aud the annexation OF Delaware
to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. together
with the two Eastern Shore counties OF Vir.
sinis.
ave have only room to invite discussion
from above and below. upon this important ques-
Eion. Interests and sympashes being iden::;:-
cal. we propose to those who will think, the
use Of four columns for the discussion. It is a
home question. aud one that should exerc Sc
our reflective faculties
In connection with the above, which we clip
from the Snowhill (Md.) Shield, we give the
following, from the last issue of the Delaware
Journal. So it seems that there is a simults.
neous sentiment in favor Of the movement
which. doubtless, will soon spread Throughout,
the whole Peninsula:
awe trust that the Legislature will, when
II resssembes in January, take some action,
even 1t IT should be Of an Informal character,
IN reference TO the extension of the bounds ries
OF this State, as shall express what we believe
TO be the common opinion and feeling of our
people; to wit, the propriety-almost amount.
ing TO necessify-ofannexing portions of Mary.
land and Virginia TO our own territory, SO that
natural boundaries may be the separating lines
between Delaware and her adjoining sister
States hereafter, instead of the present Unnat.
ursl and trade. destroying boundaries which
now exist.
The people of Delaware are ready for the
change and We believe those of Maryla nd, in
consideration of the probability of having
large slice OF Virginin added to their domain,
are also willing to vote for such annexation.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
Insurance NOtIcc.

The T4bers Of the ant Ccunty Mutual Insurance
Company will meet at the of ce Of The President Or
s. NJ. lis 2r, SnIyrn Monday, tiie 9th day Of
January eXt, that being The first Monday in said lnOhL
al lU o'clock, M u which me election w.t. ha
held for nine directors Ia for year. and cen
sIder other maIieTs OF te!est 10 lie YupuI,. a
punrtual attendance is requested.
The Directors nave declared another DIVIDEND
OF 10 PER CENT, payable on the frs; Of January O
he policy holders "Lo have paid up their interest 10
he first day OF January 1851, and to those WEo have
aid years interest 10 Ja"uary, 1867. but on No
arts Of year. Lists of irter'S' due The COMPANY
VII be left with the dere'I agents Of the COMPANY
by the first day Of jar ;ary, Ih the OF divl.
dend payable 10 each.
The following agents will receive the inierslt and
pay the dividend:
WIN. e. ROBERTSON, Delaware City.
JhMES CLEMENTS, smyrna.
JAS. COMGILL. Treasurer, Dover.
JACOB Y. FOULX, MIllorG.
GEORGE Nj. DAVIS. Bril- seylle
JAMES PONDER, Milton.
PAUL A. DAVIS, Lewes
The following agents are authorized TO akJ ipsu.
RANGES for the Kent County Mutual In,uIasse Gem.
Pany
VIZ. G. RoBERTscN. Delaware City.
JESSE ). HrriINGTON, SmYna.
JoHN A. STEVENSON, No.
ELIJAH CRUUCH, O''e''
Thomas SiMPsoH. CtmIen.
X. w. REYNOLPs, Jr Felloa.
}. y FOULK. MIif9rd.
GEoRGL n. DAVIS, Bridgsvills.
JAMES PONDER, Milton.
PAUL DAVIS Lewes
BY order
noyI4tm GEORGE B. DICKSON, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
PEOSPECWCS .OF IHE
ATLANTIC MGATuLY
fUK IIC2.


The January nuraber will commence the ninih ,..f
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nc approval, and TO IHdusEy will he suared 10 eI d,
The forIhcOmiBs volume ade iuate 10 the r. suiI+r Ia
OF 'lines so prcgian with great eIeLis those To.
day he life II the RepubI" the best inIert, Il Of
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Try u support with vIGr and etG ICncc 4 os op MONS
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Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
A Hopeful and Patriotic View of our
National Difficulties by AIN Able
Divine,

The Rev. DR.. Wadsworth, of the Arch stree,
Presbyterian church, Philadelphia, pres ched a
discourse from "In everything give thanks -
on Thanksgiving Day, to the following extract
OF which we call the attention of our readers, 8
the opinion of a remarkably conservative and
fur-seeing man:
We have boosted that our children and our
children's children shall find shelter under the
tree Of liberty, and that cut down il will sprout
again. We have an abiding hope that our ma
tiOnslily will survive these shocks. We have
as little fear that this nation shall be broken up
as we have that The world shall resolve itself
into chaos again. Nationality must be growth
or deVelpement, and, like all other things
having growth. it must increase gradually
The man That will attain greatness must be nur-
tured by storms, aud so it is with nalions.-
Civilization is the assimilation OF destructive
elements. II grows strong by Entsgonism.
American nationality is a growth, and not
production. The patriotic men who founded
this nation seem not to have foreseen the for
nation of Republic. At first the Colcnists
were separated and unsympaI Ihizing. Nothing
but the ministry Of scorn and contempt ever
brought them together. BY tyranny they were
brought into sympathy. Their common in
terests were to be maintained by Common sui.
fering. They were to be moulded by storms
into one people.
The adoption Of the Federal Constitution
made US one people. Every provincial flsg
was 10 be put away. and her sons were to wall
together f pLuribus Unum TO the dismay of the
world. The nation was 10 have one hesrt a nd
one pulse. AT length sectional interests b. ga
to work within US; there was need OF another
antagonism to cement US togeIher, and we are
now going through it. The great obstacle 10
our consolidation from the first has been
the heresy Of State sovereignty. We shall
come out of the war, not in fact, but in theory
a unit ed people. We cannot drive out the evil
one alone by prayer and fasting. but by our
own strong arms, aud the work is going on,
War IL often an unnecessary, and not unfre.
quently an nnmtigated evil. Pence has its
dangers, and we may thank God for the minis
try Of his word.
In our long enjoyment Of peace the evil prin.
ciple has become rampant amongst Us. We
hsd become rampant in the pursuit Of wealth.
Any one who successfully heaped up treasures
was considered the prince and sovtrgn Of our
social system. Virtue had become a thing
quoted with the price currents, ard death the
end Of speculation. The public were med for
gold do not speak Of these things invidiously. /.
! only speak Of what you all knaw and felt.
Ttis insane psssioa for gain was necessarily
sdsancing our ruin. There was q time when
We iheaghi eur graves were dugi i was act
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05

b. fore battle. NheE our flag was TODD ~
.oy Traitors, we stood ca amniy by and consulted
Tue prices IN the Stock market.
1t did seem tor q while as ifthe nation was
dying, and our diScoaS0lGte sister beyond the
sea prepared TO cover our feet; but we did not
die-the old flag floats yet in the face of big
heaven.a But we shall survive through the cid
alIopathlc remedy, and that aloHe-blood let
tln g-0e now sunk IN a sea too deep for Rus.
sells plummet TO sound. By blasts of war we
have reaped benefits aud nobler Influences
There are things worth more in this world
then Southern trade or Southern cotton. There
VIII be no more European interference in the
affairs OF this continent when we have develop-
ed an army and navy. From the nations of
Europe We hear the prophecy OF our overthrow,
The Wish being ia,her to the thought.
We have a destiny 10 fulfil against the des-
pots of the old world. But this war will have
another benefit for US, in lea ding us to depend
IN God for safety, We are now learning tho
roughly that our existence does not depend on
Secession What we deemed iudIssoluhlp
bonds are shattered like spiders webs. Bot
we nave begun to come out of this, and men
are beginning TO believe that there is some God
somewhere. Men are not afraid to-day to
mention his n0me in largo assemblies. Iabom.
Inale and abhor war, but | am only saying that
lhere are greater evils tho that. There are
traitors amongst US who rejoice in our discount.
lure and there are spies who are seeking TO
destroy us.
But our children shall go dry.shod over III 2
dark river, and renew their strength. The
season OF gloom through which we are passing
is no ."ore than part of the full Geyelopmen,
Of Gods mercy. !! is no reason that we can't
lave Thanksgiving because we are at war.
say we have co%S<e to give thanks. How ';'tls
Il takes away your Comforts. How the Lord
has spread your table in the midst Of your enc
m!es. You are not like men going through a
wilderness, but through green pastures. But
The apostle enjoius thanktuInets in every si,ua-
ton OF life. 1t consists in the Joy OF sanctiiied
love. You cannot make a man thankful by
surrounding him with every comfort
Joy Is from the root-which means 10 lea .
out or spring from. UHihanktulness is an awful
sin the neuralgia ofth affections, mslig-
nant affection against GCd and man.
Much of our dIscontent arises from an over.
weenlng csnceit OF what we deserve at God
hands A disposition that will rejoice in TIE
superior happiness of othcrs is a good one. Ia
q &cIveFse like this il is impossible that we
| should cot fud men better off than ouree.yes
To an evil conscience everything is evil. A
II oUbled conscience is demon; but 1od
conscience builds palace for itself fevery where
/ |! we set out nth the notion that man CHIEF
good consists in comfort hsre, we shall alwsys
hhd fault with Gods providence.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
FROM EASTERN VIRGINIA.

The steamer Hercules arrived at Baltimore,
on Friday morning, from PongO,eague, and re.
ported the utmost quiet prevailing in both Ac.
eOmac and Northampton counties, Virginia.
Gen. Lockwood was at POngOteague on Thurs.
day. preparing to start for EastVile. the Cspi.
tai Of Northampton county. which he would
make his headquarters. The ports would be
Immediately Opened to trade, and number of
vessels were prepared TO start for Baltimore as
soon as they could obtain cIsarances. The
troops continued to be we'll received, and the
people were enthusiastic in their professions OF
loyalty to the Government. Tea pieces Of can
non have been ca ptpred, eight ofthem new and
and in good condition also a thousand stand OF
arms. rebel Asgs, &c. It is thought probable
that the two counties OF Accomsc and NORTH
slnplOn will now be coanscted with Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05

on Or before the thirtielh day Of June next, and
all sums unpaid on that day will be subjected
TO ah interest at the rate of six per cent. psr
annum, and in default Of payment being made
within thirty days thereafter, the collector is
authorized 10 levy the sum on the visible pro-
Perty of the defsulter and sell it. after due no.
tice has been given. If no visible property is
found, the person assessed may be examined on
oath, and any stOck>or bonds he may possess be
sold at public auction. A refusal to testify is
punishable by imprisonment until the tax is
paid.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
Congress.

BO,h branches Of Congress got into working
srdsr Moaday, add both of them entered Ut
oses iato the active duties ofthe session. The
senate was called to order at noon, and after
ahs preliminary formalities. Mr.. Trumbull Of
illinois, Immediately gave notice that he would
psrt day introduce bill to confscate the prop
er,y Of rebels. aud give freedom to persons in
Slave States. 10 the House. also, MIR. Elliot
Of Massachusetts, introduced resolutions, advi-
sinr the President, as Comma nd err 10. Chief Of
the army, To issue an order of general emanci-
aioa xheneVer such action should be demanded
., military neeessities-whichr resoluiisns were
siisrEsrds amended so as to apply only to the
s'sses Of disioyal citizens. Other resolutions
So the subject we're offered BY Campbell. of
Psassylysnis, aud by Thad. Stevens, of the
same State, one looking to legislative and the
ether 10 miliisry action on the question: These
xns Indicate that the slave question is likely
Is Oceay the most prominent part in congres-
si0uaI discussion and action this session. If
tie vote on tsbling Mr.. Elliol's resolution 10
say Indication Ofthe division Of parties it would
seen that opinion is pretty closely divded-at
all sveuts military stolIiioo. 1t is to be-
hoped that there will be 20 hss'y and uncon-
siIsrsd legislation on question involving in
tsfesis 50 vast, and principles SO vital, and
policy 80 Untried. delicate and complicated
Iu the House. several important cases iuvol
v,sE the right OF certain gentlemen 10 seats
were sum.BSrily decided. Horace Maynard,
"Am-rlcsn" member of last Congress, was
swern 10 as representative OF the Second Dis
tr,el Of Tennessee; Blair, Of Western Virginia,
wss slsO swstu in; while the cases of Sesar
s-a Beach. Of Virginia. and Foster of North
Csro'ias. we're referred 10 the Committee Oil
On Elections. Blair, Of Missouri, also offered a
Fssslu.isp that John w. Reid. Of tha. State, be
sIpslIcd for active disloyAlIy.
There was also much important general bu.
siasss disposed Of. Capa. Wilkes wsa Iban
tsr srresting the traitsss. Mason and Slidell
ass resolution was passed that, whereas, the
rsssls have confined Corcoran, a prisoner o.
wsr, in the cell Of felon, James NJ. Mason be
siRilarly confined. This is a bit of punitive
jssiies TO one Of the worst ofthe traitors, which
u receive the approval OF the whole country
Oisll, Of New York, offered similar resolution,
wh'eA was also adopted. eEsei;ing the rebel
psnishment OF Col. Wood By a similar itnpris.
snnesi Of the conspiratOr, Slidsll,. Conkling
Of New York, also offered u resolution to ascer
tah who VAS responsible for the dIsastroul
snesemeai Of our truops at Balls Bluff. Some
ether miscellaneous and routine business wat
alec disposed Of. The Presidents Messag.
~as not sent in ill Tuesday and published il
Wednssdsy's pspers-tO late for an extended
Aetice from us
There is evidently an enrnest spirit PervA
aiag Congress, and a deIertn inaIion to bring al
questions at once 10 the point Of action. Il i
20 be hoped that the deliberations will be a
harmonious. conservative and patriotic.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05
The Presidents Message.

The Presidents Message, together with the
Secretaries Reports were sent ipto Congress
on Tuesday afternoon. II is considered plain,
concise, strag htforward and conservative docu-
ment. His review OF the state of affairs in the
several depaftmsnls--a matter of daily news.
Is generally kRown-the great interest of the
public centering in his views on the Slave
confscation question.
Under The con6scation act of August, 5, 1861
numbers of slaves have been forfeited and lib.
Grated. and are now dependent upon the United
States. Some Of the States may pass similsr
enscIments. The question arises, what shall
be done with these liberated slaves! With
regard to these liberated by the States, 1t is
suggested to adopt mode of valuation of such
liberated slaves, aud accept them in lieu of SO
much taxes due from said States. These per-
sons are then to be deemed free, and with those
forfeited by the direct action Of the General
Government. il is further suggested that they
be colonized, for which purpose sufficient ter
ritory should be acquired by purchase in eli
mate suited 10 their origin.
This plan 1t Is supposed, will lndcce some VI
our free coIoFed population to colonlze in the
same place.
Upon this whole question of con6scating
slave property, the President eviuces an anx-
ious desire to keep within the limits of existing
Legislation, as he does also with reference to
the blockade. There is no hint in the MESA ge
we are graIlied TO perceive. of any contem-
plated purpose Of arming the slaves.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05

The present week will be full of stirring
pews. From the President and Cabinet good
news is expected, and the very best face will
be put upon everything financial or political.
BY the Close Of the week, the effect of the ar
rest Of Messrs. Mason and Slidell upon the
English press will be known. The English
press will sssnns violent lone is the general
opinion, but that their buster means war, few
believe. AS every steamer has taken fresh
reports of the steady pssgrsss of Federal forces,
each returning maiI will bTiug more peaceful
news from London.
Smyrna times., 1861-12-05

OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING DAY.-Thurs.
day was well observed in our town as day Of
thanksgiving. The stores and other places Of
business. generally, were closed. and the sew
eral places Of worship were open. The Rev.
Wm. Bishop conducted the services at the M.
e. church, Rev. J. c. Thompson at the Presby
ierisn. with suitable addresses, and Rev. ]. C.
White at the Episcopal, with sermon Of much
elOquence and argument-resl Beecherian in
thought, ability and directness. The speakers
all took hopeful view OF the trials we are now
passing through, and expressed the opinion
that the Lord was preparing US for greater use.
fulness as a nation after we shall have been
purged Of our national sins, and Tecreated in
one great compact brotherhood.