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The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
Novel MODE OF C4nRl ING. rue MAIL

NOVEL MODE OF CARRIING, TUE MALL
The following is said to be The plan by
which communication along the Potomac
is occasionally effected between Maryland
ers and Virgiuians:
A large kite is made, and, instead Of paper,
is covered with oil silk, so as to render it imper
yious to water. The tail is formed by folding
letters or newspapers together, and tying them
with loop knot, each letter, or perhaps two
letters together, forming bob. When the tail
is as heavy as the kite can conveniently bear
up under, cord long enough to reach about
two-thirds of the way across the river, is at
tached, and the kite raised in the air. After
the kite has exhausted the string, or has reach
ed sufficient height, the cord is cut, and the
concern, gradually descending, is borne by the
breeze to the Virginia shore, where the bobs
are taken Oft by those in waiting, and new ones
for their sympathising friends in Marylund tied
on in their stead. With the first favorable
wind, back comes the kite to the MARYLAND
shore, and vice versa.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

THE FORT D0NELsoN SURRENDER.-T
San Francisco correspondent OF the Sierra
Citizen is knowing bird---on not likely
to be caught with chaIf. In his opinion
every item of news sent over the telegraph
wires is got up for effect by the Govern
ment. The following are his comments up
on The report received by telegraph Of the
surrender Of Fort Done son:
Now, If man had no common sense, all
this would go down beautifully as it was in
tended, but the official at Chicago should know
that the city and county Of San Francisco con-
tains great many Yankees who are smart at
guessing, and that they have actually discov-
cred that this Fort Donelson affair is not
mountain but "A mole hill after ala windmill,
attacked by fifty thousand men. 1t was mere
outpost containing some two thousand men, Of
whom five hundred, or less, went off, and if-
teen hundred, or less, were taken prisoners.
Gen. johnson was not taken prisoner, for he
was not there, but Bushrod Johnson, Briga-
dier from Tennessee. General Buckner of
Kentucky, was not there, but in his place they
have got Col. Buckner, and to suppose that
Floyd and Pillow and five thousand men could
"steal away" without the knowledge of their
comrades IN the L ort IS sheer nonsense. Gen.
ZollicOtfer, will yet be found "alive and kick
ing" and the proportions of this victory will
turn out to be hugely magnifed for the Lon
don market during the discussion of Gregorys
bill in the British Parliament. 1t NAV, too.
turn out to be a dearly bought victory, for
see by the New York Tribune that every rebel
killed by the Federal army prior to the lst of
January last, has cost the people of the United
States 100000. Your readers can estimate
the value Of all the rebels of the South at this
rate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

DoNATIoNs TO HARVARD CoLLEGE.-Ihe
way the solid men of Boston nurse and cherlsh
their great institution of learning at Cambridge
is something that may be initiated in other To-
calities, but probably never surpassed, or even
reached by long interval At recent meet
ing of the oyerseers of Harvard College, the
Treasurer reported that the donations to the
Institution for the past year have been as ioi-
lows: From Hon. Jonathan Phillips, 100000;
from Miss Mary p. Townsend, $4,000 tn the
College, and S. 600 to the Divinity School.
The property devised by Benjamin Bnssey for
several purposes, including an Agricultural De
partment is now estimated at nearly S4l9,OOO.
to which is to be added the "Roxbury estates,
which is valued at $6j, 900. This property has
been in the hands of trustees ever since 1872,
the year Mr. Bussey died. The gentleman who
devised this splendid estate to old Harvard,
came into Boston when boy, with pack,
which contained all his earthly goods, on his
back, and some twenty shillings of Continental
currency in his pocket He was very fond OF
agricultural pursuits, and was possessed of a
splendid estate at Roxburry, where he spent
much of his time in his old age in the cutiva-
ton of his land.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 8, 1852.

tn. WAITE. .GETcHELL CoLLTsToN.-One
day last week collision occurred on Pieiy
Hin. between e. G. Waite. editor OF the
Transcript, and Geo. S. S. Getchell, in rela'
tion 10 the ownership Of a'lOt. From what
we can learn it was small affair all round,
and would probably never have been heard
Of outside The neighboFhood had 1t not got
into the papers. But the Transcript having
alluded to the matter, and stigmatised
GeieheH as a wooden legged man. we gave
the latter short space in the Democrat to
answer the aspersion. The Transcript has
eince devoted about two columns OF its val
liable space to the subject of cards IN gem
eral, and Gelcbel's card in particular. Tbe
Transcripts version of the collision does
not differ materially from Getchel's. Waite
admite that he drew the pistol, but AYERS
that he had no intention Of using it, biz
purpose merely being 10 frighten GelcheI'
of The lot. Upon another poiut, alluded to
in GetcheIl's card aud in the Transcripts
answer. there is all irreconcilabIe conflict Of
atatement. Geichell says he sawed wood
for Waite 10 The amount Of Fifteen dollars,
aud only got four dollars of bis pay. Bot
Waite says the boot is on tbe other leg
This, we suppose. means that Waite sawed
the wood for Getchell and hasn't yet got his
nav. AS It seems to be reduced down to
question Of veracily, it Is proper the public
ehouId suspend opinion until they have fur
ther light on the subject
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

BYrrnERs OF RUssELL.-The correspon-
don't "a the London Times falls from one blum
der into another, and leaps from exaggeration
n exapceration, as naturally and as persistent
lv as though he supposed the art Of public let
ter writing to be exercised in perfection only
when the greatest amount Of ignorance and
Justification we're indulged in. A few weeks
only have elapsed since he coolly informed all
Furoue through the columns of the Blunderer,
that there was no possibility OF conquest Oh
the South by the forces of the Union, and now,
more recently still, he indulges in lengthy eX-
hibition of his stupidity by asserting that the
progress of the Federal arms for the present
season must be suspended, because all attempts
on the part of Mcclellan to find an unguarneG
snot in the enemy's lines have hitherto proved
abortiye. He further adds: although have
great Difference for the opinions of American
Officers who know the country, and who say
winter campaign is practicable, must be per-
mitted to state that the condition of the roads
and camps at this early period ofwinter induces
me to arrive at an opposite conclusion, founded
on some experience in obseryingthe operations
of armies in the field. There is smaller chance
of such operati0ns being successfully conducted
when winter arrives in all its severity; and that
which would be almost impossible for highly
disciplined and well organized army to effect,
will be quite beyond the capability Of the forces
which are assembled here at present, giving
them full credit for courage, zeal, and enduT-
ance." Ifall RusselPs experience " in Observ-
ing the operations of armies in the field is OF
a sort with that of Bulls Run. we would not
give much for his judgment. We admit that
he who runs may read, but it does not at all
follow that he who runs may write knowingly
upon the proceedings of a campaign.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

CALIFORNIA DRIFr.-Capt. E. G. Howes
of the schooner "Wild Pigeon" just arrived
from Mazatlan, reports having seen large guam
titles of drift ofevery conceivable character two
hundred and fifty miles off this port. The sight
was so unusual even to his accustomed and OBJ
servant eye that he noticed the phenomena
most particularly. He reports that it looked
like the debris from some sunken city, and he
thought San Francisco had gone under. The
fact that drift that far seaward is seldom seen
in this latitude, is singular confirmation of
the intensity Of the great food which lately de-
vastitated California Herald.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

THE OVERLAND TELE0RAPH.-In conse-
auence Of the overland telegraph line being
out Of order no dispatches have been re-
eeived from the East since the 4th inst. The
wires are down at some point east Of Salt
Lake. AS the next dispatches will contain
several days. news, we shall doubtless have
some items Of Importance.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

THE ROADS to Fort Mojave are very good !;
the late rains have done them no injury In
the canon below Camp Cady, about ffteenldays
ago, the water stood for short time, but it
drained off, and wagons pass without difficulty.
A SON Of the late +. F. Tracy has been ap-
pointed to West Point Cadetship.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
OUMMONS-Stn1o of CnIIfnrnin -

MISUNDERSTANDING Oh Cai1fOrnfn C0u.nsu
~ Of NeVa' a. District Court OF the IAN I,S;sS
District OF said State. The People Of the Ssa,Sl
California to CYNTHIA A. WElItR greeting. % ~. "
are hereby summoned to appeas and answer 70 ,Iu ~,
complaint of ADAM WEILkR tiled a,oairss - ,'u us
within ten days from the service Of this writ n ss
on you in this county within twenty days If ss.es
on you in this District and Uut Of this c,nntv ~ ~
within iOrty days If seI we'd on yOu in the Siafa aa Z
out OF this District in actIsn com menced on ~
9th day of March. A. r.. 1862 III said Court ha..s
plaintiff prays that the bonds 0f marriage lere,s
existing between this plaintiff aud you NAV be o
nulled, and the plaintiff tally released ard divo.o.
from you. and that the custody and cianve ~ ~
children born of said marriage. be adiudgea 70 NV
plai till. and you are hereby notified that If Won 90
an said complaint as herein directed lai.,,s
win take judgment agast you therefor bv dalan 80
geher with II costs OF suit ana also demand ~ ~
Coart such other reiieI prayed or in said con-
paint.
~ In testimony where0fI L. II. FARoru,,
{ Clerk of the district Court. aforesaid 4.
hereunto set my hand and impress the ,oaI
~ Of the said Court, at office 10 the Citv 80
Nevada, this 9th day OF March, A. d 1862.
true cOpy-attest: K. II. FAkQuHAR. Clerk
q. h. FAEQUnAR, Deputy,
BY order of hon. 4. Is. MCFARLAND Jussye oF tb
district Court aforesaid. fn,.ss .9rs
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

SNow.-A heavy snow storm visited Shas-
ia and vicinity during the last week in
February. Several houses were broken in
by the weight Of snow on their roofs, among
them the Catholic church and Dermond's 3
Hotel. On Trinity mountain the snow
was four or 1--WE feet deep
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

LANDsLlDE-THREE MEN KLLED.-On
the morning of Sunday last, landslide was
discovered in Deer Gulch, in the Redwood
Mountains, San Mateo county, 10 miles from
Redwood City. At the bottom Of the gulch three
men, bowers, Jones and another man, name
unknown, occupied house, and manufactured
Shlhgles' dhelr bodies we're taken out next
morning. Inc slide wos supposed to have oc-
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
FOR SALE.

HOUSE and ORCHARD, One-half -
mile from town. The Orchard contains 80:
TWO HUNDRED AND Fifty FRUIT TRIES Of the
choicest varieties; aiao some Two Hundred Crane
Vines Of different kinds, besises Rhasberries. Cor
rants, and Strawberry Vines. Theabov win be sold
at bargain Also, some 400 acres Of land portion
of which is well adapted to Fruit Blowing AMI All
to Gram Raising For particulars. spplv to
Nevada, March 8, 1862. ]. IN. HIxsoN.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

NOT LEAvING.-At one time the report was
current, and had gained some credence, that
many Ofthe Sacramento merchants and traders
frightened at the floods, would discontinue bns'
mess IN the city. We do not perceive that any
important ones have done so, but on the con.
trary, those who left temporarily have returned
and resumed business in the same old wav. and
-ISac Bee. y "N WY
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

SUICIDE.-A man named Hawkins, s5
years old. committed suicide at Va. aville.
on the 23d ul'., by shooting himself shrough
the head with shotgun. No reason is as
slgned for the act.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

OVERLAND MAns.-The Senate concur
rent resolution, urging the necessity OF hav'
ing the overland mails brought into Cali
fOrnia by three rOutes-the Big Tree, Pla-
eervlle, and Henuess PAss-has passed the
Assembly, and will be forwarded to our
Senators aud Representatives in Congress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

SEvERE.-The Saturday Review says that in
the great art Of saying nothing, Lord Palmer
ston is, indeed unapproachable. Neither lay
man nor clerk can even diStantly initiate that
matchless compound of chaff, claptrap, and
blarney which the Prime. Minister can pour
forth in any quantities at a moments notice.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

THE CALAvERAs-The Stockton indie.
pendent advocates the plan of clearing TIE
channel of the Calaveras river, from It's OBJ
struciions, in order to prevent the wafer
from flowing into Mormon Slough, and
thus overflow the city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

REcOvRRED.-Senator Baker, OF Tulare,
who was severely Injured few days ago,
by accidentally falling through a skylight,
has 30 far recovered as to resume bis Of.
Ecial duties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

SoIAEO.-The Board Of Supervisors Of
Solano county have levied the State aud
comfy taxes for 1862. amounting 10 all, to
So 50 on the hundred dollars valuation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

J. 9. DOLL, was elected President of the
Red Bluff Jockey Club at late meeting; ]. A.
Pierce, Treasurer, and C. Fisher, Of the Beacon,
Secretary. The 18th of May was fixed upon
for the Spring meeting.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

ARRIvED.-Mr. L. C. Wickes, an old resi-
dent of Nevada, who has been absent in the
east for nearly year, arrived at San
Francisco. yesterday, with bis family, on
the Panama steamer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

HEAVY DEPosITs.-A deposit Of white sand
from three to fifteen feet deep has been made
on the South bank of the Yuba. opposite Ma
rysville, covering some of the finest agricultur-
al land in the valley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

FOR CITY MARSHAL.-w. II. pAv,nco,.
Is announced a candidate for the Office Of t ,Vs ~,
sHAL, at the coming election-Monday. Nav 't.sS sss
Aoo%' martha
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

tbs Northern Argus says that tho telc'
graph wires are lying atoundloos all along
the road FROM Red Bluif 10 Shasta
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

AN insane man, name unknown, jumped
from the second story of the Ellsworth
House, San Francisco, and broke one of bis
legs. He was picked up and taken care of.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

NoNINATIoN.-Mr. Sargent has nominat-
ed ThOs. S. Wilson, son of Mason Wilson,
of SolanO county, to the Naval School at
Newport.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

FOR CITY MARSHAL.-GFo s pTrpcr
is announced a candidate for CITY MARslI,t
ensuing election-say 5th, 1862. Imare,.'D 'Ds
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

DRFEATRD.-The chattle mortags bill has
oeen indefinitely postponed. The main object
growing crops. '
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
Yepada Remufrat.

Thomas BOyce is our Agent for San Francis
co. lie IL authorized to receive advertisements, ana
collect and receipt for the same.
A, BadIam. Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento,
20 receive advertisements and collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

TUE total Indebtedness Of Los Angel 9
county is $t24 l967S.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
FRUIT TREES.
For Wine & Table Use in the State.

We are prepared to sell the abovein large or small
quantities, at Greatly Reduced Prices from previous
years and lower than the same kinds sold asper
Eastern catalogues. Also TIE CALIFORNIA GRAPE
VINE of two years growth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

CHEEK.-The British Government. as our
readers have already been Informed, lately
dispatched several thousand troops for Can
ada. In anticipation Of war with the Uni
ted States. The troops were landed al Hal
flax, but as the navigation ef the St. Law
renee was closed by ice, and the troops
could only reach their destination over
British soil by y long journey through the
enow, the British Government actually
had. the cheek to ask permission 10 take them
through American territory. The permis
sion was readily granted by the Secretary
of State, and It was probably well enough
for our Government to grant the favor. II
will, at any rate, teach the British that we
are not pa ticnlary alarmed at their war
like preparations. The troops were to have
been taken to Portland, and from thence to
Quebec or Montreal by railroad.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

CorroN IN ILLINoIs.--A small quantity OF
cotton raised last year In Southern Illinois.
has been sent to England as a sample, and
was pronounced an excellent article by the
cotton supply association. At the present
prices cotton can doubtless be profta' ly
raised In Illinois. and Chicago paper says
that not less than 10000 acres Of hand will
be planted in the State this year whh cot
ton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

LNOR CITY MARSHAL.-U. S. GRrcoe,,
~ Is announced as canaidAte for CTY MARsHAI 4
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
NURSERY STOCK, CONSISTING OF
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES

Locust, American Elm, Maple Linden Mulberry
Poplar. Usage Orange, Weeping Willow, Caialof
Laburnum, or Golden Chain etc, etc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
EVERGREEN TREES.

Califor ia Arbor Vita OF Cedar Sugar Pine, Spruce
FRS, Deodar Cedar Cypress, etc Perssns ordering
particular varieties of Fruit Trees, will please men
ton whether they will allow ms to SibStHms' IN ess' s
have not the particular varieties named-We wiz,
however in all cases adhere to the orders as ar a.
possible--and when allowed to substitute varlehss
will give kinds Of the same class ordered as EaTgf
autumn, Late on Winter Fruit.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
DISSOI TTTION -The Co -PartnershIP

nISSOLUTION. The Co -PartnerA"P
~ heretofore existing between the undersgheu S.rs
the hardware business known by the hrn anu la aa.
Of TALLMAN & TURNER is dissolved by mutuIaa,e.d
sent All persons indebted to. or having unses.si
accounts with the firm are r, quested to call mms
ately at our place Of business on Commences. s'
and SETTLE. u. s. TAll.MA.rstD
Nevada, March 6, 1862 GEO. l. TUkNA''
The undersigned would respectfully inform tla w
zens Of Nevada and vicinity, that he has purchase
the interest of his late partner, Mr. d. S iaInlSn
the HARDWARE STORE, and win continue tne go. IT.
as heretofore. He respectfully SELECTS
usnes Of the public patronage. GEO. Z. IUh-'i--
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
e. GARDEN SEEDS. -Ea
large and varied stock Of
Home Grown Garden and Field SEEDS

All Of which are guaranteed to be OF our ooH ~,
ing, and being the present seasons crop, al "ie
ranted to be fresh and genuine r,.,
Catalogues of the above are now ready lot ha.'t -
to all applicants free of charge All orders mus
accompanied with the cash 10 receive attention. q.
Tree and Seed Depot, No. 40 J between "a snu -
sweets. Sacramento Az SMITH. PTopilesoli
Jan. 8. 1S62-3m. Pomolngical 6aruen-.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

bacon! BACON!-TENT TII0USAND POUNDS
ID Of superior California Bacon-for by
nar4 i. N. HIXSON K BRO
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

NOFFEE.-OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEE
~ warranted pure--fOr sale by
mad J NJ HIXSOE 4 BRO.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08

TTEAS TEA!-A SUPERIOR LOT OF TEA
i for sale by J. NJ. HlXSON & BRO.
MARI IS road street Nevad,
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-08
Pure California White & BE Wines,

For sale by The Gallon or Case,
CONTAINING NOTHING. BUT THE PURE JUOA
OF tho. Grape.
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soned not less than six months nor more than
two years.
PURSUANT to the provisions contained in
the Act first aforesaid, the Judges of the
aforesaid districts shall respectively take
charge of the certificate or return of their
respective districts. and produce them at a
meeting Of one Judge from each district. at
the Court House, in the Borough of Ebeps-
burg.Gn the 3rd day after the dav of election.
beng Friday The nth day of October, 4. D.
1867 then and there to do and perform
those duties required of them by law.
And further, if any Judge, by sickness or
unavoidable accident is unable to attend
SAID meeting of Judges, then the certificate
or return aforesaid shall be taken charge Of
by one OF the Inspectors or clerks of the
election of the same district, who shall do
and perform the duties of said Judge un>
able to attend.
Given under my hand at my Office in
EbenSburg, the 4th day of September. in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty two, and of the Indepep-
dence of the United States the eighty
seventh. JOHN BUCK. Sheriff
Sept. 10, 1862.
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nruhanS' Court Sale.

nv VIRTUE OF AN ORDER issuing
:. ort Of the Orphans Court of Cambria
n,.v and 70 me directed. there will be ex
,.ei +, sale by public vendue or outcry, on
: rrsr;ses. On Saturday. the 4th day of
SsBs- next 1852. at one o'clrek, r. NJ.
> f fi5sriug described rea! estate of Sarah
-z,lsr. ls-euf Washington township, Cam
. ,rntv. deceased, to VII:
ls-.lfn real ,state situate in Washington
r-,hio. said county, adjoining lands Of
ms Il. Purier's heirs, joan Brown,
.-s,a Sharp and others, containing 34
-~ and 8 perches strict measure, about
s { which are cleared, having thereon
s,i three two story frame dwelling
-. and q frame stable.
-ars-Oue third of the purchase money
rr5r1ation Of sale and the balance in
s,ga annual payments thereafter with
-gI. tn be secured By the bonds and
r..s- f the purchaser. on the premises.
JOSEPH CHRISTIE. Executor.
Washington tr.. Sc t. 10, 1862 It
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SheTiH'S Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF y WRIT of Venditi-
EB oni Exponas, issued out of the Court
of Common Pleas of Blair county, and to
the Sheriff of said county directed, there
will be exposed to public sale or outcry on
MONDAY the 18th day of September next,
at 10 O'Clock, \. NJ. of said day. at the
Court House in the Borough Of Holidays
burg, All the right, title and interest of
John C. Heylman and J. r. Jones in and
TO all those two certain tracts of land living
and being partly in Blair county and partly
In Cambria county, In the State of PENN
sylvania, one Of which said tracts was sur-
veyed the 22d day of June, A. ID. 1888, in
pursuance of warrant granted by the
Commonwealth to William McDougal, and
the other of which was surveyed the 2Sd
day of June, A. d. 1888, in pursuance Of
warrant granted by the Commonwealth 10
John Gray, containing together eight hum
dred acres, tmOre or less) on which there
are coal banks open and in working order,
having thereon erected one blacksmith shop.
one tool house and one small office. Seized
and taken in execution and TO be sold as the
property of J. c. Heylman and J. r. Jones.
SAML. NcCAMANT, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, Hollidaysburg. !
Aug q, 1862. st
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Trustees Sale,

oyyIRTUE OF AN ORDER issued out
1 # the Orphans Court of Cambria
and to me directed, will expose to
h :; rublic vendue or cutlery, at the Court
=. n Ebsnsburg. on Monday, the Thir>
= 5av of October next, (1S62), at one
F. p. NJ. the following described Real
~ If Maria Jane Moore, late of Cambria
- deceased, to wit:
- ,ertain lot of ground situate at the
.-o ~ END of the Borough of Ebensburg.
.,;rirg about one acre and quarter of
+ having thereon erected log dwelling
- wsatber~boarded. and a log stable,
Z ,,,nnied by Mrs. Mary Jones widow, g,
frrerIy used as a toll house.
Trgu,-One third of the purchase money
maid in cash one third in one year,
.i= remaining third in two years; the
l At pavments TO bear interest from the
L. + sale. and to be secured by bond and
..rge on the premises.
DANIEL 0. EVANS, Trustee.
rrsr.br~g. Sept 10, 1S62-4t