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The Nevada Democrat., 1862-07-19
Prof. of Materla Medica, n. Y. Universit,

This NAV certify that nr. J. D. nemarest has been
in nv Office for some time asst. and has attended
number OF my patients for me, with perfect satisac-
ton both to them and myself therefore take pleas
ure in recommending him to any person or persons
requiring medical services. can also speak highly
of his moral as well his professional character.
J. WELDON FELL, A. d.
~. Wn-A. nnr 1919
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
FINANCIAL AND CONNER CIAL,

THURSDAY, Feb. 27-6P M
The absence of news and the general feeling
that events Of no common magnitude are trans
piring impaired q sense of feverish uneasiness to
business circles to-day, though public confidence
in the government and in the success of our arms
is stronger than ever.
Money is quite active still. The new pre-.
MUM on the demand notes has led to
their withdrawal from circulation, and
the banks arc again in quandary. Some
Of them are paying out their own notes.
which they redeem in gold. Others are
using Connecticut and State money which Is or
was redeemed at par in this city. The sagacious
bankers who few days since refused to receive
deposits Of government notes at any price are the
butt Of many jests. Call loans are quoted at al
per cent. The money market will be easy enough
by and by, though for q day or two IL is possible
that the pinch may continue to be felt among the
brokers.
Foreign exchange is dull with downward ten
densy. It ia doubtful whether first class bills could
be sold better than 1l3. There is general BELIEF
that we shall have cotton bills in market
before very long. Another victory or two will
satisfy the reasonable people at the South that the
struggle is hopeless. and thev will decide that on
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Meeting OF the Commissioners OF Publ
Charities and Correction.


Charities and Correction.
The usual semi.monthy meeting Of the Commissioners
Of Public Charities and Correction was held yesterday
Simeon Draper, ESQ.,, President, In the chair.
From the report presented by Committee Of the
WHOLE appears that from the 14th the 9th Of Fcbru
ary inclusive 442 persons have bssnl transferred from
the city prisons 10 the workhouss Bsckwells Island
vagants and dsordey persons Of which number llS
were males and 324 females.
Mr.. Dovlin, tho City Chamberlain, has offered TO
mako arrangements by which the Broadway Bank shall
deposit the Of hundred thousand dollars in the
Mechanics Bank for the OF the Commissioners in
anticipation Of tho passage Of the annual evy tho
state legislature providing the President and Cashier Of
the Mechanics Bank grant certificate not draw any
way Bank pledge themselves until the warrant
is obtained from tho Comptroller for the
No interest to be charged on the certificate
large number OF communications received from
the warens and resident yscians OF
tho different institutions which were disposed Of in the
usual way.
inclusive amounted to $481 27.
From the weekly statement It appears that 6S5 per-
sons admitted 20 tho institutions during the
ending the 18th inst and the number remaining there
on that dato amounted to 993-a decrease Of
on the preceding week.
Mr.. Draper received q aughabe petition in doggere
rhyme from Of tho females sent the island for six
months q charge Of drunkenness, praying be rc-
mssioners intend sending for hor TO whether the
magistrate will not prove euent and shorten the
OF her Imprisonment for the sake OF her ingenious
petition.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28

REBEL GUNBOATS.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE FROM cArTArN MAURY
TO CAPTAIN LYNCH, OF THE REBEL NAVY.
The subjoned letter found Of the rebel gun
beats captured at Elizabeth City, North Carolina after
the defeat OF the insurgents at Roanoke Island:-
NAVY DEPARTMENT, Jan. 10, 1862
DEAR LyycH-In my judgment the greatest loss TO US
died. II IL him that mainly Indebted for these
sinews to our naval arm. Your own letter was
apropos i helped the cause along am very solci.
OF preparations for thero Is necessity of letting
contractors any else except the few persons en-
Of IT, More is already publicly known Of IL than could
wish and fear the keeping OF IL 10 ourselves il out of
,ns question Sun, ,ae pest secrecy M y ceerty and we
tho engines and boilers provided for and by the end
Of this week hope TO be able TO say that IN ninety
days or less all the bulls will be ready for the
machinery. ! should have said the last hull These
difficulties being overcome then the great one-that OF
commences Pray take tho matter up, think over IT, and
let mo have the benefit OF your thoughts
Here Is whore at present call has been made
upon the army for transfer 10 Of all the sailors In
the State and law has been passed Offering bounty OF
lfy dollars TO all who will ship for the war also law
ing the war The crow Of each boat will be about forty
all told These both officers and men have to bc trained
and drilled Indeed, may bo said that the whole fercs
be made and educated still with proper encouragement
and facilities that you will agree with me- not an i'm
We want one hundred icutcnants 10 command ,bsss
boats where are they TO come from7 Judging from tho
way things look at present. shall not be able TO get
more than twenty from those now in the navy. The
law for fifty viii suppose, give u.s. say thirty who
were in tho old navy and who rosigning before scces
sion commenced have not been admitted into the Con
fsdorate navy Where are the rest to come fromS Ny
thoughts suggest, as OF supply the educated
yosth OF the land-young men Of the best blood-bc.
tween the ages Of eighteen and twenty five who have
pride, ancestral renown and family reputation 10 on.
courage them and to BIO sustained The choice lies be-
tween these and merchant captains pilots and water
men generally.
Then there wanting one hundred second lisu,on.
ants TO he rated as such, or mates Tho
rating Is mmateria hoy are 10 be second in command
aud also TO arm the guns. Some of these will come
from the navy and some from those who resigned moro
than year ago from the old navy For the rest as in
the other case, would draw upon Tho blood Of Tho land
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Italy.

great popular demonstration took place at Genoa on
Sunday the 9th inst I'm favor Of Victor Emanuel, and
Rome the capital OF Italy.
At Milan, on the same day, preparations had been
made for demonstration, but the Municipality issued
notice that such demonstrations were useless and ad
vising the Msness exercise their constitutional rights
By signing the following protest.
Although respecting the Sovereign Pontifr Of Rome as
The head Of the Church. look upon Rome as the capt.
'al Of Italy with ono King, Victor Emanuel
This protest soon received immense number or
gnatures.
Bafon Ricaso had issued circular on the Roman
1''suon, IN which be observes tho government still
ares the execution or the national wishes. and has
.hally stated by what ways and means Il intends to
eeed TO Rome The Ministry alone will decide on
'eae means and Tho opportunity Of employing them
The New York herald., 1862-02-28

sion Il authorizes, the value OF gold may possibly
be increased; but We think that N bin
Is passed by that time imposing taxes adequate
TO ths payment OF interest on the national debt
and 10 be contracted prosecution Of the
wg be yaluo OF the notes will be the expressed
their face in other words, the value Of gold viii
be enhanced.
The effect OF the legal tender clause will be good mas
much as 1t establishes uniform currency the
United States, and drives Of circulation much of
the worthless trash with which the country has been
Hooded substituting therefor the redemption OF
which the faith OF the nation Is pledged and its property
mortgaged.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28

Tho government desires that its abors ay not be I'M
pedsd by nconsdsras acts Of enthusiasm and csmorou
manifestations
Prsfects should enlighten public opinion anc make
OF their authority In order 10 prevent these opur
manifestation.
Popular demonstrations have taken place IN sever1
other italian towns
The cotton manufacturers ct Genoa, who employ up
wards OF rs 600 hands held meeting consider means
of aevatrg the effects OF the present crisis in the cot
ton trade committee appointed to report On the
matter.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Commercial Intelligence.


THE LONDON MONEY MARKET.
The English funds on the 18th inst were hr but dull
Consols were shade higher.
The discount market easy. Good bills sold at az
a2K.
The funds on Thursday, Feb. Is, closed Armsr.
Consols, 93 q 93L.
American securities unaltered. gF
Sales Of Illinois Ceutral shares at az 4SH discount
The Bank of England return shous favorable move
ment in coin and bullion, in spite OF shipments to the
Continent.
the funds yesterday Of was firmly maintained 70 the
close
The discount market unaltored.
!, LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKEr.
LvERrooL, Feb. 13, 1862
Sales of three days. including Wednesday 900 bales
including l6 900 to spectators and exporters The mar
ket closed irnner and with upward tendency, but
without change in prices.
BREADsrUFFs MARKET.
Messrs. Wakefield Nash Co., Richardson, Spence &
Co. and others report nour heavy and 6d lower quoted
cline mixed 30s 3d. yellow 30s. 3d., white 34s 37s.
PROVISION MARKET.
Besf dull and unchanged. PORK declining. Bacon
easier. Lard very dull At 4ss ASS. Talow quiet at
PRODUCE MARKET.
Ashes quiet: pots 34s pearls S3s. 3d. Sugar very
dull Coise-Sales small Rice quiet. Rosin dull ct
12s Cd. g. 13s. for common. Spirits turpsntne quiet,
but steady.
Wheat firm. Flour dull. and 3D. a IL. lower. Sugar
STEADY. COhee Drm. Tce ouoydnt rice easier. IaloW
steady at S6s Cd. Lnseed oil steady at 3As. Sd.
THE LATEST MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. IL, 1852.
CoroxThs Brokers' Circular reports the sales the
wcok 81 bales including IL 900 spectators
and 10 TO exporters. The market closed mer, and
with an upward tendency, but unchanged TO quota
tons. The sales to-day Frday) are estimated At 1000
bales including 900 TO specuators and exporters the
market closing rmsr but unaltered as TO prices The
authorized quotations are
Fhir Xiddfin1.
Orleans ..... .......14kd. 12J<d.
Mobile .....................13H6 1884.
Uplauds .................... ......13Xd. 12Xd
Stock in port estimated at 525 600 bales, Of which
l94 500 are American.
BRxADsrUyrs steady, except corn dull at sos. for
mixed.
PROVISIONS declining.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
LONDON, Feb. II, 1852.
Censols closed at s3X for money.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
REBEL SPIES AND THE MISSISSIPPI GUN
BOATS

The following Is copy Of the original letter from the
rebel Secretary Of tho Navy, telling Mr. Brown TO get
some Information about the Union Mississippi gunboats
NAVY DxrARrxBNT, RIcaMoND. July 20, 1851.
LIEUT.. Isaac N. BaowN NAVY CONFEDERATE STATES, MEx
PMS;- -~'ttsfF
/ desire to learn, as early practicable the cha
racter Of the vessels which It said the enemy is
pairing at Cincinnati Reports and declare that
ironclad armored boats being built and that
soils being thus altered but the testimony Of
reliable expert deemed important You will therefore
do good service BY employing competent man 70 pro-
coed 70 that city and procure tho desired Information,
TO be communicated through you to this department.
mechanic who could and would obtain means OF sccu-
ratey reporting the character Of the vessels whether
steamers not and il steamers whether propellers,
their size and armament and whether and to what
tent they are protected by iron in what manner it is
secured and its thickness Such details these, togs
thor with the number Of vessels being prepared at Gin
cinnst, elsewhere on the Ohio, Arkansas or Misss
sippi rivers. aro important Perhaps mechanic now
at work them could afford this information. The de-
partment will pay such compensation to your agent
you may deem proper In this matter. Yours respect
fully, g. 4. MALLORY,
Secretary Of the Confederate Navy.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Homicide ON the High Seas.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.

beIOr0 IfUu Juuke suIpman
FEB 27.-The United States Us. Nathan M Mitea.-Ths
defendant Is charged with the manslaugher of John Dill
lon board the ship saracen, Of which lstt
was captain, by shooting him with pistol The croum
stances recently reported whom the investigate
before Commissioner j. B. Henry The trial Ia still
nsy, for the government; Messrs. wm NJ. Evarts and
Choate for the defence.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28

pOft0nt from Germ1nY.
PROBABLE DISSOLUTION OF THE CONFEDERATION.
BERLIN, Feb. 13, 1862.
Important events are approaching in Germany.
saxony having proposed the reconstruction of Germany
strictly confederacy, Prussia replied that she
considered the German Confederation international
and not federal part Of Prussia and hntsd also that
reform Of tho federal constitution might be carried out
In such way that besides the German union comprising
Austria closer federal union might bc formed between
Prussia and such German States might join her. there
by establishing kind Of political Zollvereu.
Although this was DO formal proposal, but mere
suggestion, Austria, Bavaria, Hanover saxony, and
majority Of the other States Baden and Coburg excepted
RENTED collective note Prrusa protesting aqaina her
pecs, and announcing heir intention 10 hold conference
for The recrodnisatio Of Germany In accordancc with the
views Of saxony, and inviting Prussia TO Join tho con.
ference
Prussia declined and this Is expected to lead 10 dis
solution OF the Federal Diet.
Debates on the German question are expected In ina
Prussisn Chambers, which may bring about crisis in
Germany.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Board or CouncsImsn.

Board OF CounciImen.
RBEs1rArI0E or A RzBzL FLAG TO rHE COMMON
00usoIL-DnoUssIoH on rHH TAX LEVY FOE
lS62-AMKNDAEkTs TO THE COxPrR0LLERs EsrI-
MATES, BTC.
This Board met last evening, Charles @. Pnckney, Esq,
President, in the chair
After the minutes Of the previous meeting read
and confirmed, q Communication was received from the
Mayor, vetong resolution giving permission 10 erect
newspaper stand adjoining Tompkins Market. His
Honor sets forth several cogent why the side
walks should not be encumbered.
The following communication was then read
MAYoR's OEroE. NEW YoRk, Feb. 2T, 1852.
TO THB Hon. THE COMMON COUNCIL
GEsrrRxENIt affords great pleasure TO transmit TO
you herewith interesting trophy OF the recent go-
rous victory at Fort Donelson presented through ar
Acting Brgadisr General TO his native city of New York;
bong large and handsomely made silk flag Of the
ee!2n, bearing the inscription. 'Iadies' gift TO the
victory" -.-,
is one Of the standards OF an unprovoked and most
okour country but against the moral sentiment d the
oezed world Notwithstanding the dctestabio charac-
ter OF the cause symbozed by this flag and the hesi
fancy Of Congress on like presentation, i'm
propriety in our accepting the trophy but, tho
Tary, deem II emnonty proper that we should do SO.
isocoralngly recommend that on behalf Of the Corpo.
gift rendered. and direct its the Cover.
nors Room or ono OF city armories In other
pratc thanks for this manifestation Of his ai reme-
GEORGE oPDYKE, Mayor.
On motion Of Mr. BARNET it was resolved to acknow.
ledge the reception Of the trophy from Col Smith
A petition sent In by tho Judges OF tho Superior
Court for the use Of the Council Chamber to hold special
term during the month Of March, which granted.
report Of the Committee on National Affairs of both
Boards adverse to rsmbursng the Third regiment of
vary NJ Y. s. NJ and the Sixth regiment N. Y. s. NJ
also to appropriate $12600 for uniforms for the
Twelfth regiment N. Y S. n. Tho committee suggest
that consideration Of the prompt mannor in which the
above as well as all other regiments responded to the
call OF the government, the Common Council should JOIN
In memoraiizing the Legislature to reimburse peti.
TONERS for the losses they have sustained during the
erm-of their enlistment. The report laid over.
resolution presented directing the Committee on
Ordinances prepare ordinance against the storage
Of petroleum, rook oil in large quantities The paper
was referred
Tho Corporation Counsel submitted an elaborate opinion
in reply to a resolution Of inquiry in reference to the
power of tho Common Council to impose taxes He 70.
peats previously expressed opinion that the Common
Council had not the power to impose without the
concurrence Of the State Legislature.
Tho special order being the Comptrollcr's budget for
1882, WAS taken up item by item
The following the alterations made in the Comp.
troll eryao ma
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS.
REBEL GUNBOATs.

We subjoin number Of interesting itoms from la.o
Southern papers and from other sources.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28

West Coast OF Africa.
The january mails from the West Coast OF Africa had
reached England.
Increased activity in the a,oe trade tcas reported The
withdrawal OF tho American squadron led Immediately
large increase tho number Of vessels carrying the
American flag.
The bark Manuel orthese from New York, but sailing
under British colors had been seized in tho Roads Of
Cape Coast, on the suspicion that she was SLAYER
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
The Invasion OF Mexico.

ENGLAND SANCTIONS ELECTIvE MONARCHY.
The diplomatic correspondcncs concerning the inter.
veDtion In Mexico had been laid before Parliament.
Earl Russell late letter 10 Sir Charles wyke touch
ing the that the Arch Duke Maximlan would be
called to the throne Of Mexico says:-r the Mexican
people, By spontaneous mopessea, place the Aurian
Archduke Aetrone. there is nothing tie Convention
preusn H. onehe other hand. could be no partia
'orcsble Intervention for this purpose.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Fob. 81, 1862.
Stocks steady. Pennsylvania State SIS, s3 Reading
Railroad, 2lI Morris Canal, 40 Long Island Railroad
IL Pennsylvania Railroad, Ask. Sight exchange on
New York at par lilo por cent discount.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ~, 1862
Flour dull; superhne, IS IS IS six. Wheat nrm
sales 900 busheis red 81 49, white 81 81 81 AZ Corn
firm: sales 5000 bushels at S. SIC. Mess pork
changed. Whskey dull at 25c. 25hc
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Ausfria.

Letters from Vienna filed with most iamentabls
accounts OF the nundaion The district submerged in
Vienna comprises population OF 600 persons 70
be provided for. Rain fell for four days. almost without
interruption Bridges and vaducts destroyed and
the railroad service nearly all suspended Seyera
towns were also inundated by the Danube, including
Presburg and Pesth.
Other Continental rvers particularly those in Holland
bad also greatly risen and causing much alarm.
The Prince OF Wales had arrived at Vienna, and had
been visited BY the Emperor Francis Joseph and the
Arch Dukes.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Australia
Cana of Good He

The amount OF gold shipped since the last mail ha
been 173 ,24S ounces Trade is steady.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
The Blockade.

lsvsd the federal government had not asrea 'ne oatn
OF allegiance to British subjects. ke9Fs tAs" 70 Be sh
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
France.

The bill for the conversion OF tho ~ per rentss
having been passed by tho Chamber Of Deputies, by
voto Of 226 to 49, the Senate the IIth instant unan
mousy declared that it did oppose the promugation
Of the law for such conversion.
was announced In London on tho 1lth instant that
The negotiations with certain capitalists Of that city
tho four million sterling loan to the French government
or it's agents had been suddenly broken Of The cause
Of the abandonment not stated, except ntima-
ton 10 that the securities which were to be
hypothecatod are not to be obtained.
The discount bank st. Etionne had stopped payment
Is capital To the amount OF 90 900 900 francs has
lost.
The Bourss the 18th closed rmer. Rentes III CSC
Another the affair Of tho valley Of the Dappes
had been addressed by the Swiss government to ~
nouvensl. 1t maintains the position taken by Swtzsr
land and regrets that France has not similar
conviction.
PARIs, Feb II, 1852.
Tho Monitew publishes the law the optional
sion OF the u per The decree xes difference
10 be paid at ST. 40c for the AZ per cents e. zoe
for the per cents.
Ths monthly return Of the Bank of France shows
in CASH Of At 500 600 francs in bank notes
"a 900 080. in Treasury notes Of ten and wohrds mill
lions, in current accounts OF 40,5o0 O0o in ADVANCE
000 and decrease in bills discounted not due
OF Il, 900 900 francs.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Brig De,nerara Ashorc.

Bosros, Feb 81, 1862.
Tho brig Demerara from Remedies for Eoston is ashore
on Tuckernuck Shoal She remains tight
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Spain

N. Mon has accepted the Presidency Of the Cortes
made vacant By the death Of Martinez de la Rosa
It 10 said that France has to fix the amount
OF the Spanish debt OF 1923 20 francs and that
decree for its settlement has received the royal sig
nature.
It considered probable that Senior Gonzales would
be appointed Spanish Ambassador at Paris, and that
Senior Isturitz will be President OF the Council Of State
MADRID, Feb. IL, 1s62
Scnor Mon will retain his appointment Ambassador
10 France in addition to his post Of Prssident Of
Congress.
The statement that public Office had been offered
70 Narvaez Is unfounded.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
west Coast OF Africa.

Transports and other vessels sailing around the Cape
Good Hope are boing armed.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Mr.. Slidell i'm Paris.

HIS DIPLOMATIC CHARACTER IGNORED.
Paris letters say that Mr. Sde had bsen received by
n Thouyonel in private capacity, his diplomatic a.
sumption Of character being d,stindly ignored.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Turkav.

severe engagement between the Turks and hontsns-
grns had taken place Sestari. The loss heavy
On both sides.
There are rumors at ccnstantinopls Of ssh financial
projects for the Turkish treasury
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
The Victory at Mill Springs.

Tho London Necs reviews the engagement at Mill
Springs Kentucky, as genuine and important federal
success and thinks if-as it may reasonably hops-he
federal troops engaged in it may be taken representa-
tse specimen of tie Onion army, 1t has become under
Mcclellan tho result Of rapid and decisive action
be doubted. ark
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
The Privateer sumter.

The Prfvafeer sumter
MADRID, Feb Is, 1862.
The Sumter is still .. Gibraltar, although the English
authorities gave her notice 10 quit.
Several Of her crew have landed and sciu n rseark
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
Russell, LID, Prophecies Again.

HIS LAST AND GREATEsT FAILURE AS MILITARY
ASTROLOGIST.
The London Times Of the 18th instant publishes further
correspondence from Mr. Russell, from New York. In it
the writer says that the Army the Potomac likely
10 till the ,ntsr is over and that mutinos spirit
prevailed among men, many OF whom better on than
they were and that the various expeditions by sea
had so FAR accomplished nothing Of moment. The affair
In Kentucky he Regards the greatest success yet
achieved by the Union forces.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
The Burnside Expedstion.

PREDICTIONS OF THE LONDON TIXEs-THEY ARE
BAsELESS As RUssELL's.
The London mes in editorial the Burnside expo
dton says the force engaged plainly snodeqa,s TO the
service expected and Burnside wishes he will in
trench himself establish good base Of operations and
await renforcemsnts before running the risk Of pene
trating the ensmy's country.
The New York herald., 1862-02-28
MIR. Cobden on MARTINI. Law.

In tho House OF Commons, on the 10th instant, Mr..
Cobden gave notice that at an early day he intended to
bring under the consideration Of the House the state Of
international and maritime law as il Affects the rights Of
belligerents.