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The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

MCCLELLAR's POLICY.-A writer, who IL
understood to be a member OF Gen, HcClel
lan's staff, thus speaks Of bin in a private
letter, which has tOaBd its way into print.
The letter was dated the 18th of Jan., aud
says:
fwrte warmly about Gen. Mcclellan, be-
cause know and love the man YoeT sugges-
tions to attack Manassas even at the risk OF
defeat, on the ground that we bad better be
beaten than rot to pieces,is not like your usual
good sense. Any military man would tell you
that to hurl our forces rgafnst these strong IN
rrenchments would be sheer madness. But
Gen. Mcclellan has them caught in their own
trap. They are like fox in burrow with one
hole, where they soon must be forced out, and
then Gen. Mcclellan will fall upon them like
Shundepbolt. The public will not then COM
plain Of has want of energy. tell you 1t viii
be SO fearful as to have wailing and mourning
60 up from every Southern household. Know
ing what do, and have thus but barely hinted
at as the grand plan Of the campaign. repeat
that the rebels are doomed, and Secession will
never again raise its hydra head in the land.
The folds of the giant constructor are now tlgh-
tening around the rebellion, and the coming
month will see it crushed out completely and
forever. Again say, look out for "a short
war and desperate ONE
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

SAvANNAH.-The report noticed in our
last, that Savannah had been captured by
The Federal troops, has neither been con
tradicied nor confirmed. The report we
believe, was received at Fortress Monroe
by flag of truce from Norfolk, and as the
rebels could have got the news by telegraph
several days sooner than it could be brought
by steamer, there is nothing improbable in
the story. We had intelligence sometime
SINCE. thai the Federal troops bad got to
the rear Of Fort Pulaski, which was the
principal, protection of the city. Savannah is
a cotton. port of some Importance, and'the
rival OilGharlestOn.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

TUE ENEyADA.-Mr.. J. s.. Wall. who arriv-
ed. 10 Nevada yesterday evening, direct
from San FranoiscO,. informs us.that there
is fair prospect Of saving the steamer
Nevada. The first attempt to raise it prov
cd unsuccessful chains breaking and
the steamer settling down again to the bot
tom; but the second, attempt was more sue
ccssful; another set Of chains, of sufficient
strength to bold Its weight, we're put under
the steamer, and it is now being gradually
raised,
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
STRINGENT MEASURES IN Mrssoum.-A 81

STRINGENT MEASURES IN MIssoURT.-A ST.
Louis dispatch Of February 18th, says:
Gen. Halleck has issued an order that all
persons who are known to have been in arms
against the United States, or have aided rebel
lion by word or deed, be arrested. Those ac-
cused Of the destruction Of railroads, burning
of bridges, or firing into trains, will not be re-
leased on any terms, but will be held for trial
before Military Commission. Notoriously bad
and dangerous men, though no specific charges
of disloyalty can be proven, will be kept in GUS
tody. Prisoners not included in, either of the
above classes will be released on subscribing the
usual oath, and giving good security for future
conduct. The bond in,nO case to be less. than
$4,000, varying according to the wealth and
influence of the parity Persons engaged in re-
cruiting for the rebel army are to be arrested
and held prisoners ofwaT. tlisS also ordered
in all future elections that every. voter be re-
quired to take the oath of allegiance. II officers
at the polls receive votes of PERSONS not taking
the oath, they willbe arrested and tried for a
military offense,. and the election. be declared
null and void.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
THUUsDAY EVENING, FEB. 20, 1852.

THE Last CHANcE.-Tbe Richmond Ex.
aminer, Of January 10th, has an elaborate
article upon the war, and draws gloomy
picture Of the rebel Oause4 II says that the
last chance Of escape from the net which
has been drawn around he rebel States, IL,
to leave all other exposed points at the mer-
cy Of the Federal troops, concentrate
large force at Bowling Green, under Gen.
Sydney johnson, push cOl0mn across the
Ohio river, and invade The Lake States.
Possibly this project, had ii been acted ON
two mouths ago, might have succeeded to
a certain extent. II The COnfederates Oould
have conceutrateda "a sufficient force at Bowl
ing Green, TO have defeated Buell., they
could have pushed,on a large body oftrooPs
across the Ohio. But whatever may have
been the prospect of breaking the back OF
the anaconda, by blow at Bowling Green,
Che chance Is now lost, Gen. IohnssOy who
was pointed out as the rpaa to lead the ex-
pedition aud strike lbe blow, is new psis-
oner, together with.a good portion of Ms
troops. aud If reports be trGe,, the late Fed
eral success ha forced the rebels. to evac-
uate Bowling Green and Columbus, and
thus materially. contract THEM Hoe Of de-
fenses.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
EvAouArEp.-Eastern dlspatChee, frO

EVACUATED Eastern dispatches, from
different sources, announce that the rebel
forces have evacuated Bowling Green, and
are supposed to have fallen back for the
purpose of making a. stand near Nashville.
A dispatch Of yesterday, mentions report
that they had also evacuated Columbus and
ClaEksville. The latten town is on the
Cumberland river. some twenty or thirty
miles above Fort Donelson, and on the line
ofthe railroad running from Memphis to
Bowling Green. II Columbus has been
abandoned. as reported. it leaves the way
open for the Federals to move n,through
West Tennessee to Memphis. The.nOsses.
sion of The railroads in, Tennessee. by cut
ting OfTstheir supplies, IL is believedi will
force the rebels to abandon Manassas.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

TELEGRAPHIc.--Tbe telegraph line has
been kept so constantly engaged to day,with
private messages and newspaper dispatches
from the East. that We have not been able
to get any news dispatches this afternoon.
We understand that the line between Sac
ramentO and Marysville will be repaired
and in working Order to-day. which will
greatly relieve the lire BY of Rlacer-
willie.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

UNNEcEssARY.--As late Washington dis
paloh,s says an order has been issued from
the Post Office Department, prohibiting the
circulation, in the U: S. Nails, of the. Los
Angeles Star and o OregoaDemocrat. Both
Of these papers are in the interest Of the
rebels,. aud have used their influence to de
stroy our political iustitutions; but their ef-
forts were entirely HARMLESS, aud the attempt.
TO SUPPRESS them was unnecessary
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

The PlaceFville News. through lhs assist
ance OfsOme public-spirited citizens Of'f'ia-
cesvllle. who procured the necessary funds
by subscription, is.nOw receiving a short
telegraPhic dispatch daily from tho eastern
States. The telegram IN another column,
relative to the capture of Price and the re-
ported evacuation Of Columbus and Clarks.
willie, is from the dispatch to the News.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
Arrival nnI pepnrturc or the ETalIs.

LEAVE NEVADA Cry for Sacramento. San FraAcsco,
Nevada Territory and 0verland-daily, at two
O'Clock, A. y. ARRIVE daily at O'Clock, PA
LEAvE Nevada City for Grass, Valley Rough Ready,
Timbuctoo. Marysville and Northern'l Ca kofnia
daily Sundays eNcepted) at A. NJ ARRIVE daily
Sundays excepted at O'Clock, P. NJ.
LEAvE Nevada City for North San Juan, Forest City.
aud DOwnievedaily Sundays excepted at A. N.
ARRIyE daily Sundays excepted at O'Clock P.M
LEAVE Nevada City,fo Auburn Sundays excepted }
daily at N. ARRIVE Sundays excepted daily
at O'Clock, p. N.
LEAVE Nevada City for Moores Orleans, and wolsey s
Flats, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thu sdays at 7
O'Clock A. N. ARRivE Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8, land
Saturdays at II O'Clock, NJ.
LEAVE Nevada City for Alpha, Omega, fountain Wers
and Washington, Mondays, Wednesdays, aud Fir :
days, at y An ARRIVE Tuesdays, Thursdays
and saturdays at 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
LEAVE Nevada City for Red Deg daily, at O'Clock 4.
N. AHsiyE daily at 4 P NJ. F.F. BEAN. PM
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

GENS GRANT, Of Illinois, was commander
in-OhiefOf the FederalsfOrcss at Fort Dom
elson, andsit seemst thai most of the troops
were also from IllinOis.. McClernand; the
second in command, .is an old Illinois pOliti-
clan, and one Of the most talented men Of
the State. He was Captain of company
of volunteers 10 the Black Hawk war.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

INDIAN WALLEY.-From private advices,
reoeiyedin MRrySRille, we learn that the extern
sive farming, country of Indian Valley, Plumas
county, escaped from the late floods almost en-
tirelY unscathed. Indian Valley supplies the
Honey Lake people and some Of the residents
damage is blessing to many people.-[Ap-
peal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

BucHANAN's BOoK.-The New York Her
aid understands that Ex-President Buchanan S
"Life and Times" is now in press, at Phi!adel-
phia. 1t is said to be very well written, very
severe and sarcastic, and it pitches into Bu-
chanan's own Cabinet'in,the the toughest pos
sible style. Its object is. to. prove that Mr..
Buchanan is and always has, been true Union
man.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

ARREsTs.-The Second Lieutenant and Pur-
ser and two seamen. from, the United States
steamer Saginaw, who arrived at San Francisco
from China on the SwordRsh, refused to take
tife.Oath Of allegiance to the Government They
have been arrested, and are now prisoners at
Fort Alcatraz.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

AN AMAZoN.-A courtezan in Stockton the
other day saw two boys quarrelihg in the street
and ordered one to let the other alone; not be-
ing obsyed she shot at the boy bur missed him.
She was found TO be armed with.a derringer and
five-shooter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
IRxTELEGRAPH.
From the Placerviie News extra. ]

sr. LOUIS, Feb. I0th.-Gen. Halleck tel
eoraubed to Mcclellan TO day: "We have
captured Brigadiey-Geueral Price. Colonel
rorsey, Colonel Cross, and Capt. Inge' OF
Price's staff have also been captured"
Isis reported that ClarSsvile and Co.
lombos have been evacuated by the rebels.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

LEADING SEcEssIONIsr in Prices army wrote in a
resent letter: "OHr men.have-ne dread OF Federal
Generals except Sigel and not him. when he is ad-
vanctng. But retreating he is extremely iormida-
.ble, aud some Of our fellows say. When that d-d
Dutchman begins to back down, look out for h-ll'"
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

TAE Territorial Enterprise, of the llAh, says
the Pioneer Coal Company. Of Virginia City,
have marketed their frsttcargo of coal, which
burns well, gives a, good heat and is, likely to
be furnished in anN desirable quantity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

CorrON.-The Charleston Courier adyi-
ses planters not TO plant this season more
than ono fourth of the usual area given to
cotton, sunless the blockade and the war
are emOyed carly 10 yaauasS.n,
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

THE Stockton Independent says tba, !.
hundred otter and beaver skins were wv .So
brought to that place from Disappoiptnr'ss. n'sl
Slough, being an instalment of a large n1asl
taken by party Of hunters in that yicipiir Il
ring the late high water. uu'
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

REJECTED.-The appointment Of r. P.
johnson. as Port Warden, by Gov. Stanford
has been rejected by the Senate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

vEsuyEUs.-For an interesting account Of
the late eruption of Mount Yesuvius, see
fourth page.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
Pure California White & Red Wines
For sale BY the Gallon or case
CONTAINING NOTHING But THE PCKAS'i''
OF the Grape.
GARDEN SEEDS. "a
A large and varied stock Of
Home Grown Garden and Field Seeds

All of which are guaranteed to be Of our 0''H
ing, and being the present seasons crop, al are
ranted to be fresh and genuine. Hing
Catalogues of the above are now ready lot ma aa. NJ
to all applicants, free of charge. All orders nu
accompanied with the cash to receive attentona "a
Tree and Seed Depot, No. 40 }, between "a an
sweets, SACRAMENTO A. P.SMlTH, PTopriegs"..
Jan. sSlse2.A3m. POmologcal Iafo''''
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
Yerada 2emufrat.

Thomas BOyce Is our Agent fog San Francis
co. He i authorized 10 receive advertfsements and
collect and receipt for the same
A. Bodlam. Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento,
"a receive Advertisements and collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
EVERGREEN TREES.

California Arbor Vita or Cedar, Sugar Pine, spruce
FRS, Deodar Cedar, Cypress, etc. Persons or0eIns
particular varieties Of Fruit Trees, will please ny
tion whether they will allow to substitute, IN T es
we have not the particular varieties named-ws W.
however. in all cases adhere to the orders as iar a
possible-and when allowed to substitute Yarsu,
will give kinds Of the same clas ordered, as ha"'
Auiunln Late or Winter Fruit.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20

nOCT. LEvAsORS,PREPARATIONs
~ for the Teeth-for sale by =. F. SPENCE
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
The Largest / Finest Selected stock
For Wine & Table Use in the State

We are prepared to sell the above in large or small
quantities. at Greatly Reduced Prices from previous
years and lower than the same kinds are sold - ps
Eastern catalogues. Also, THE CALIFORNIA GkAFf
VINE, of two years growth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
NURSERY STOCK. CONSISTING OF
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREE

Locust, American Elm, Maple, Linden. Mulberry
Poplar, Usage Orange, Weeping Willow, Ca'siO'
Laburnum, OF Golden Chain etc, etc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-20
FRUIT TREES.

THE subscriber offers the present -
Il season an extensive assortment Of FRUIT -
AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, Shrubs, -
Evergreens, Greenhouse Plants, &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
The Difference.

The candid and honest manner in
which the Southern journals at once ac-
knowledged the extent Of the disaster at
Somerset-and in fact rather overstated
it-presents significant contrast TO the
continual falsehoods with which the
North has endeavored to conceal every
defeat, and even claimed every defeat as
victory. With tts-single exception Of
Manassas, where their overthrow was so
overwhelming, and so near the centre Of
intelligence that 1t could not be contra
dicted, they have not suffered ono single
disaster which they did not deny at the
time, and never admitted their discomHt.
ure till the truth forced its own way 10
the public. Bethel, Bull Run, Carnifax
Ferry, Greenbrier River, Springfield, Bel
mont, Leesburg, Allegheny, each and all
were absolutely claimed as Northern VIC
tories. and each and all. in the end. they
were compelled To acknowledge were dis
astrous defeats. Why is it that this uni
form system of deception is exhibited by
the North. whilst the South admits the
truth boldly. however disagreeableit may
bot II results simply from radical diff
ference in the character Of the two PEG
pie. The one Is sly, sscretive. and has
little veneration for truth, the other open
and sbove-board; and more sensitive TO
the degradation OF talsehood than the
pain Of disaster. Which character is
worthiest Of succsssi Which will be
most likely 10 win the approval Of Heav-
en- and The respect Of mankind.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
No Dash,

A recent letter from Mr.. Russell to the
London Times, after an allusion to Capt.
Porter's Federal mortar feet, now fitting
out, says:
When Captain Porter's expedition is
ready, depend upon 1t, that there will be
more sharp work and energy displayed
than has yet been heard Of nom either
side. If there il one thing in this war
which astounds one more than another,
it il the utter want Of ''dash" which has
Characterised both Confederate and Fed
eralist alike. There was no dash 1t Sum-
ter, certainly. IL would have effectually
prevented the erection of sand batteries
it would have taken Sumter by storm
when once the fire WAS reduced, and the
little garrison paralyzed by the flames
and want of proper ammunition. In the
West, where partisan leaders and Wild
bush-whsckers, jayhawkers and melo-dra-
matte rascality abound, there has been
some hard fighting, but there has been
no dash. Dash--an ounce OF it--could
have secured the Federal Capital in April
or May--could have made certain Of 1t,
Baltimore, Marylaud-and who can say
what more rim the last week of July
The smallest particle OF dash could have
secured Fort Picksns for secession before
it was reinforced, nor would Fortress
Monroe have been very safe in the face
of the same quality in the enemy. With
plenty Of individual courage, there has
been as yet no exhibition OF this valuable
military adjunct--Most valuable in an ar
my Of this kind and in an irregular war
fare.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
Sewardise.

The English language will have added
70 IL henoeforth most forcible and sig-
nifioant word--ons pregnant with mean
ing. II Is rapidly coming into use here
We had an illustration yesterday. Passing
slong one Of our thoroughfares, We hsard
party sslk another, "Well, what was
donsp 'Oi he Sewardizedi~ Welsughsd
and asked an explanation, wheh Ne were
told that one who had done very foolish
thing shd then who had hssh speaking
crest swelling words" and threaeening
direftfl deeds, On being beArdad, very
meskiy and fully basked dswn, o. - eur
ftisnd tssmed Il, she 6swasdissd. = -
Charleston Courier. siH1.'f
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
NEW POSTAGE ACT.


The fol owing law has been enacted by the Con-
gress Of the Confederate States Of America:
LETTER POSTAGE.
An Act to prescribe the rates Of Postage in the
Confederate States of America and for other
purposes.
The Congress Of Ms Confederate States Of Ameri
ca 10 enact, That from and after such period ~
'.le Postmaster General may by proclamation an
nounce, there shall be charged the following rates
of postage to wit: For every single sealed letter.
and for every letter in manuscript or paper Of any
kind, upon which information shall DO asked for
or communicated In writing or by marks or signs,
conveyed In the mail for any distance between
places within the Confederate States Of America,
not exceeding i've hundred miles, five cents; and
for any distance Exceeding i've hundred miles,
double that raAs; md every letter or parcel not OK
cseding half a ounce in weight shall be deemed
single letter, Snd every additional weight Of half
an ounce, or s&ditional weight Of less than half
An ounce, shay be charged with additional single
postage; and w packages containing other than
printed or soriffW mater-and money packages are
tneiuded IN tki@ ciass-shou be rated by sOeigh as
letsrs ara rated and shall DO charged the rates Of
postage letters; and all drop letters, or letters
placed in any post Office mot for Transmission but
for delivery only, shall be charged with postage
at the rate Of two Genus each; and In All tho fore
going cases the postage must be prepaid by
stamps and in all the letters which shall hereafter
be advertised as remaining or uncalled for In
any post-oGice shall be charged with two cents
each in addition to the regular postage, both to
be accounted for as other postagcs Of this Con-
federacy,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
9ts xsst.


IRON n, N,sbv,l,, p.tr,ot.l
The slimpses We rot occasionally thro'
the net work Of soldiery between US and
the dominions Of Abraham the First, Of
the condition of affairs in that country,
lead US 10 suspect that the financial ques-
ton b about 10 give him - much trouble
~ he hes experienced In hi sttsmds thus
far 10 strangle the rebellion. He IL put
10 all sorts Of shifls and oontrivanoes 70
replsnish his money ban, and IL appears
really doubtful whether he will acoom.
plish his purpose. He may realize .
temporary relief, but that cannot savs
him from ultimate bankruptcy. Nothing
but heavy taxation cold piace he gov
ernmenf onits haa1sciai iegs sgoin, but
the people cannot stahd taxation now
Their rich and prosperous trade with the
South has been destroyed-every thing
they have II deprecated In value =
they are literally living from hand TO
mouth-ano heavy taxation now would
be but adding the last feather to the
crushing load. 1t will not be many
months before the federal soldiers will be
clAmoring for their pay, and threatening
TO abandon the service, If no change for
the better ID made, which We regard %
improbable. The prospect, therefore,
seems fair for a breaking down Of the old
federal conestoga under the weight inn
posed upon him. f.-, 2
But before she arrival OF this aupicious
day. he will probably make spasmodic
attempt to penetrate our lines OF deienses,
and do US as much damage as possible
We should, and will keep on the alert and
be fully prepared fer whatever he may
undertake. We have him down now,
and We shall keep him down If we do
not relax our energies, and in due season
he will "give up the ghost" and trouble
US no more.
The grand army in Kentucky is large
and unwieldy. 1t may be almost ready
to move; but it could not move If it were
ready. The elements have been on our
side; and an attempted forward move
ment now would involve them in sea
OF mud from which they would have but
little better chance OF escape than the
hosts OF Pharaoh had in the attempted
passage OF the Red Sea. The expedition
against Columbus, 30 long talked Of, and
prepared Tor, iags' some OF the mortar
boats being unfinished. and more men
needed. 1t is not likely to be got ready
or 70 move before change OF weather
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Vol. xIy---sNosa


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northern pcfts, and TO stin hn6 ee1suln-.
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enl<m1y enean1ea fbroin o&I1DDol1iukb9
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= may be an srronsoas eptnsost busvs
belisve that Il Il fer a1ouocf auufa0ouR
themselves that - now kssping up ~
one they are waging against the 6ousA.--
Were il not for such , feeling on tkeir
part, We believe they wsoll y wf1lin6 70
propose terms Of psees In thisly duyss,
30 far - the South ID concerned, Tie
war will mot end By any peoposal froa
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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
Railroad to Little Rock.

The Little Rock Democrat. Of Satur-
day, says that before it, next issue, the
railroad from her TO White river will be
completed. In . conversation with Mr..
Edmondson, Of Crittenden county. one
Of the directors Of the company, he as
sured us that with little aid the com
pany could build the middle division
next summer and give usa continuous
line to Memphis. We ere now within
twenty-four hours Of Memphis; then we
could 20 there in one fourth OF that time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-07
Gen. Geo. B. Crittenden.

GARDENERS Army Dictionary Ito 1859
gives the following information concern
ing George BIB Crittenden, who was the
Confederate General in command at
Somerset, Ky.:-"A Cadet from Kentuc-
ky, 1928; Brevet Second Lieutenant 4th
1882, resigned April, 1888; Captain Noun
ted Rifles, 9th May, 1916; Brevet Major
for gallant and meritorious conduct at
Contreras and Cherubusco, August, l847;
Major 10Th March, 184S; Lieutenant
Colonel, December, 1885," He is son
of John J. Crittenden, and brother Of
Gen. Thos. L. Crittenden, now in the
Lincoln army.