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WAR DEPARTMENT,
ApJUrANr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, May ~, 1862.


GENERAL OEDEKs
No. 81.
l. The following and Regulations in reference there
to- are published for the information OF all concerned
An act 10 reHaDt ckraiR peroRS from esrotssRt for ser
rice IN the Armies Of the Confederate States:
SgCTIoS l. The LDngreSs Of the Cnfederdte States or
nricq do eaa That all persons who shall be held to be
mint for military service under rules to be prescribed by
the Secretary of War; all in the service or employ OF ID
Confederate SaeS; ali judicial and executive onlcers OF
Confederate State gnvenmentS the members OF ooth
houses of the Congress- and OF the Legs aueS o Tue
era States and their respective officers all clerks OF the
officers and Confederate governments allowed
by law all engaged in carrying the mails all terrymen
on post routes all pilots and persons engaged IN the ma
rne service and in actual service on river and railroad
routeS of Transportation; telegraph operators and minis
teS religion the regular Scharge of ministerial du-
ties all engaged in working in iron mines and furnaces
all inurneymen printers actually employed IN printing
new spaperS all presidents and professors of colleges and
academies and all teachers having US many as twenty
scholars; superntendents Of the public hospitals unatc
asvumS and the regular and atfendents therein
teachers employed in the institutions for the deat
and dumb and blind each apothecary store now eSab
lished doing business, Gpohecary IN good stand
ing who is practical druggist; superntendenis and "pe
by the Secretary War; shall be and hereby exempted
from military service in the armies OF the confederate
States Approved April q, 1852.
H. By the above of Congress the following classes OF
persons are exempt from enrolment for military service
Justices OF the peace sheris and deputy shers clerks
and deputy clerks allowed by law masters and comms-
in chancery district and State attorneys attorneys
general pOstmasters and deputy pnstmaseIS ana clerks
who acquired bRcH iii the Confederate StateS
III. The following not exempt:
Militia officers in actual service persons exempt oy
State uaw but not BY the above act uregnerS VINO nave
acquired domicil in the Confederate States.
iV. No persons other than those expressly named or
properly implied in the above act can be exempted except
in conformity with Regulations already published General
Orders No. and such sxsmntmn is valid only so long
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Executive Department, N. Carolina.

Executive Department., N. Carolina.
Adjutant Generals Office, (MiIitia,)l
RALEIGH, July 5th, 1852.
General Order,
No. q.
TENHE SECRETARY OF WAR HAVING DECIDED
II that commissioned officers Of the Militia " If recUg-
nlzed by the State authorities subject orders and liza
BILE to be put command exempt from military
vice under the cOnserpton act all commissioned militia
officers elected prior the enrolment of the conscrps on
the Sh instant hereby recognized embraced in this
decision, and are exempt.
BY order of Governor CLARK:
JOHN C. WINDER
Assistant Adjutant General
July s, 1862. 55-St
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

TVNHE SUBSCRIBER IS EMPOWERED By THE LEG
Il aees of Mrs s. A. Davis deceased TO sell privately
the valuable tract of land which she lived situated
Fishing Creek miles south of Oxford containing 5I2
acres-about of IT is valuable creek bottom-s good por
tion of forest land and fresh cleared land The improve
ments and very good Persons desirous of
chasing valuable farm for wheat OATS and tobacco
will do well to examine this.
II not sold before the 10th day July it will be sold
publicly TO the highest bidder the Court House door in
Oxford Terms 4 cash. the balance in and two years,
&c. COOPER.
Oxford, N. c., June 10, 1859. E-sT.
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N. C. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
sc Miles West of Salisbury-Near Western North
Carolina Railroad.
VNHIS POPULAR WATERING PLACE WITH ITS
Il extensive Hotels and handsome cottages is thus early
opened for visitors in consequence of the app-
cations to take families. Arrangements made ensure
every comfort and secnrty those unaccOmpaned BY
gentlemen. We far removed from the invading van
dais, and this mountain retreat shall be found pleasant
and comfortable to all calling We accommodate
several hundred visitors
line Of Hacks and daily Mail to the Springs.
Mas. Z. J. R0BARDS.
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CHEMICAL APPARATUS AT AUCTION.

CHEMICAL APPARATUS AT AUCTION.
VXTILL BE SOLD ON TUESDAY THE 18TH DAY
w OF July, at 10 O'clock at TOwles Auction and Com
mission Store, complete Chemical Apparatus with IFS
fixtures and chemicals.
The attention of teachers and propreiors of Semuares
is called this important sale it will afford them
opportunity of supplying desideratum that now
be had the best of terms.
JAS. NJ TOwLES, Auctoneer.
Raleigh, June "a, 1862. 81
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MISCELLANEOUS.
E A GIL E HO Il Ell ,
AsIIENrII

E A G. L E H O II Il.
ASHEVILLE, N. c.
TEN III E PROPRIETOR WOULD RESPECTFULLY
call the attention of Citizens Of Eastern and Central
North Carolina to this Hotel. Those desiring healthy,
pleasant and retreat either from the beats of the
summer the ncursiunS of hostile foe will find here
everything they desire The climate of Buncombe is
world renowned, and its lofty mountains and de-
files render II safe from the ncursiOns of the enemy
The Hotel is lately fitted up the servants experience
ed and the Proprietor acquainted with his business.
In connection with the Hotel, there is Zirery Stable,
where Hac BuggeS Saddles and Horses be obtained
at L moments nuice.
All of the Stages have their office a. this Hotel
JAMES n. BLAIR,
Proprietor.
May 90, 1852 4I-l2tpd.
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, N. c.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, N. c.
Adj't Generals Office, (hIiIitia,)l
Raleigh, June lIth, 1862.
General Sn Order
COMMANDING OFFICERS OF MILITIA WILL
~ call out their respective Regiments for purpose of
the enrolment o: Conscrps, such times Major Peter
Malett, Assistant Adjutaut General p A. c. s. for the
State Of North.Carnina may appoint.
by order Of Governor CLARK
JOHN c. WINDER,
Asst Adjt General
Raleigh. N. c., June IIth, 1862.
TENHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN ORDERED
to take charge of the Conscription in North Carolina
has established the Camp Of instruction Camp Carolina
in this vicinity.
Officers will be sent to each county to enroll the Con-
scripts Substitutes may be presented and enrolled by
them.
The undersigned respectfully calls upon all men liable
Military duty under this act, to comply cheerfuy and
promptly, and to sustain the reputation North Carolina
has uUby and well deserved this struggle for
Independence. II is of the importance that
Regiments in the field should be filled up Immediately
Orders will be issued practicable TO the Colo
nels of the Militia with full instructions relative exempts
and substitutes, call their commands between the
ages specified. PETER MALLETT,
Maj. and Asst Adj't Genl, p A. c. s.
June 90, 1862 26-w3t.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES.
N. C. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.


N. c. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co,
the Annual Meeting of the NORTH. .CaroIina Mr,,,l
IN Fire Insurance Company held ON the i4th of Jsnus
ry The following persons elected Directors and O
GERS Tor the ensuing year:
DIRECTORS:
Henry D.; Turner, Raleigh
]. r. Williams, a" y
T. II. Selby
|. c. W. d. Hutchings
Kemp p. Battle,
George Little
James VI. Towles
James Z. Hoy Washington
Alex Mitchell, Ncwbern
Joshua G. Wright, Wilmington
John NJ. Jones, Edenton.
Geo. W. Charles, Eliz ibeth City
JOS. Ramsay, Plymouth
J: W. Harrel, Murfreesboro'
III. B. Williams Charlotte
Samuel Watkins, Milton.
A. W. Steel, Fayetteville
Joseph White Anson County.
JOSH Bonner, S&lem
A. T. Sunny, Asheville
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
T. II. Selby, President
H. ID. Turner, Pice President
John II. Bryan, Attorney
Hamden $. Smith. Secretar, and Treasye-
l. h. Selby, er-offciO,
John X. Williams, E. E1nznitEee
G. w D. Hutchings.
IhS Company has been in successful operation over IS
years. and continues to take risks upon all classes of
cry IN he State Except Steam Mills and Turpentre Dis
tieres,) upon favorable Terms Its Policies now cover
properly amounting to nearly $4OOOOoO large portion of
which IS IN country risks and its present capital is over
four hundred thousand dollars bonds properly secured
communications in reference to insurance should be
addressed to the Secretary, postpaid
Raleigh, Jan ls, 1862 az
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RAGS AND PAPER,

TENHE NEUSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY PUR-
n chases Cotton or Linen Rags the highest cash
price.
On hand supply for sale of Cartridge Paper, Cotton
Wrappers and Common Wrapping.
Address, II. W. Hustled. Treas.
Raleigh, n. c., July s, 1862. 55-6w.
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WANTED,

TENO EMPLOY A GENTLEMAN, TO TAKE CHARGE
IL of and conduct the MARLBOROUGH HOUSE. in
Raleigh until the LIST January 1853. The best guaica-
ons for the situation required aud gentleman with
family weud be preferred. Address the unders gned at
Raleigh W. L. POOLE Amir
July g. 1869. k5-tr
s Register and Fayetteville Observer will please copy
six times, and send bills TO this office.
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DILES, FISTULA, TUMORS, SPERMA.
TORRHOEA, ULCERATIONS OF THE

WOMB. &c.NDR. J. A. CLOPTON, of Montgomery,
Ala will be in Raleigh the first of August and may be
consulted for few days at the Guion House. He has
operated on many of the most distinguished gentlemen of
the Conederacy guarantees perfect relief every n
stance Those who may be troubled with Piles, coming
down at every action aud bleeding them to DEATH shall be
perfectly relieved if they will but submit TO operation.
Not one patient is confined to his bed References
10 the first gentlemen and ladies Of the STATES
July l. 1862. 53-tL
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MISCELLANEOUS.
HEADQ,Rs, CAMP OF INSTRUCTION,
Near Raleigh, June 26th, 1862. J

Near Raleigh, June 26th, 1862.
Special 0rdeg,l
a Ii PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS
the act of Congress entitled act further
vide for the Public Defence approved the 10th OF April
1852 and known the Conscrpton Act are hereby or
dered Ia appear at their regular muster grnds
in their respective counties the slh day OF July,
pruximo.
H. The Conscrips after enrolment hereby ordered
TO appear at the Courthouse of their respective counties
on the 18th july proxmo prepared to proceed forthwith
to this Camp Of instruction.
exemptions as prescribed BY law, hereto appended.
w. Officers commanding regiments and companies OF the
Militia of this State will Immediately notify their respec-
tive commands and all persons liable to Conscpon
TO comply promptly with the above order, Nos and 2
Volunteer must un companies in the Confederate service
ON the 18th April last according to law and consequently
are prohibited from recruiting organizing new comPa-
pes or regiments. Partisan Rangers excepted
Rv order: PETER MALLETT,
Mai. and Asst Adj't Gen'I, p. q. 5. A.
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ENARLY PEAS.-JUST RECEIVED VARIETY
Ia of CornfeId Peas from which two crops can be made
JAS. N T0WLES, Agt.
April 25, 1862. 84-
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NOTICE.

NIOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT JAS FORBES
N of Tyrre county, died the 26th day of November,
1852 leaving widow and children. ANY persons claim.
ing to be entitled as of kin or heirs at law to the de-
ceased hereby notified to forward and make their
claims known to the administrator.
WM. A. SPRUILL, Admir-.
June s, 1862. 4s-st.
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LOST.

LOST.
'INHE 18TH MARCH LAST, SOMEWHERE ON THE
u line of the Central Railroad. TRUNK marked T. L..
lsater Sergt. Maj S5th Regt n. G. T., Pittsboro Any
Information respecting said trunk will be thankfully re-
eeved any person leaving said trunk with w. G. Up
Euch in Raleigh will be amply rewarded for their trou:
o Information concerning said trunk will be directed
VIC. Upchurch Raleigh, N. C.:
7. L. LASATFR,
Co. Ii, 47th Regt. n. G. T.
dniy 4, 1862. 2S-w4tpd.
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OFFICE OF THE PIEDMONT r. II. CO.,
Richmond. June II, 1862.

OFFICE OF THE PIEDMONT r. II. Co.,
Richmond, June II, 1862.
THNo REFUGEES AND OTHERS HAVING NEGROES
n TO HIRE-The Railroad from Danvle to Green's
borough is about to begin construction large SCALE
and requires numerous force of abOres as well as over
seers Of experience who can come well recommended
Liberal prices will be gIveI and Doctors bills Will be
paid by the Company
They must be supplied with clothing by their owners
and when delivered the Company must be provided with
weeks ations of food for which raons due allowance
will be made in the first monthly settlement.
Payments will be made monthly in cash.
Overseers accompanying parties of hands will be given
the preference over Others if otherwise satisfactory.
The hands may be delivered to the agents of the
depos the Danvile r. r. Greensborough, N. c.,
after the 25th inst.
EDMUND 7. d. MYERS,
Captain and Chief Engineer.
Y OFFICE OF THE PIEDMONT r. II. Co.,
JUNE 18th, 1889.
NEU JULES AND CARTS WANTED-FlVE HUNDRED
IVA Mules. and prep ,ronate number of Carts, are
wanted immediately for the construction Of the Piedmont
Railroad from Danville Va to Greensborougb N G. The
highest market rates will be paid for those which pass
inspection, if delivered at early day. Apply at the office
to the Richmond and Danvle Railroad Company either at
Fiichmond or at the town of Danville.
EDMUND 7. D. MYERS,
Capt Eng'rs and Chief Engineer
Hume 90, 1857 5p--tE
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VICE PRESIDENT
First Permanent Congress.
SEN ATE,

r,, MISSOURI.
yancav John B. Clark,
M". - y CIay R. S. Y. Peyton.
,,,xs,s NoRTH-CAROLIEA.
n.,,-, w Johnson, George Davis,
ho'e'' u Mitchell. VIM. L. Dortch.
I"10 -,op,p, soUTH-CARoLINA.
W,y,roT Robt W. Barnwell,
James NJ Baker James L. VII.
GEORGIA. iHNNESS ~
Benz. Il. Hill, Eaneuon a. H.
Robert ToombS. UuSta'uS a. i1e''y'
II y Pnrnett Louis I. Wlgfall,
II W. S;mms w. S. Oldham.
r-,S1,x, VIRGINIA.
- Sna,row r. NJ. L. Hunter,
y c..,,,cc VIM. 3. Preston.
/ = ,r,sSTsSIrp1 Total number 26.
Albert Il. Brown,
james Phelan.
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QUALIFICATION OF THE GENERAL TRACT

VDUBLlCATIoN OF IHE UENbhAL lhAol
No. !. 4 Voice from Heaven, 4 pages;
8. SefDedication to God,
4. Private Devotion,
&. The Act of Faith,
Z. Motives TO Early Plety,
s. The Sentinel,
.. Come to Jesus, by N. Hall, 81
TO- Casting Our Burden the Lord, by
Rev. Joseph NJ. Atkinson,
IL. Prepare to Meet Thy God,
is. An Appeal to the Young, by Rev. Jas.
IA. Come aud Rest, by Rev. J. c. Rye,
Is. Your Souls II Safe? l6
IS. Mothers Parting Words to Her
Soldier Boy,
10. The Great Gathering,
90. Lowest Thou Me?
81. Individual Effort,
92. The French Soldier.
2S. Call to Prayer, by Rev. j. Z. Kyle 10
"a Christ in You, BY Rev. c. F. Deems,
d. D.,
25. Christs Gracious Invitation,
26. Are You Ready?
%. The Life-Preserver,
2s The Precious Blood of Christ, or How
a Soldier was saved,
90. any Spirit Shall Not Always Strive"
by Rev. j. H. Fowles of ). G.,
80. Why Will Ye Die? by Rev. A. NJ.
Pondexter, ID. d., of Va,
"Hymns for the Camp" l2O I"
Since June lst 1851 we have published of the above
tracts over five million of pages over half OF which we
have given away mostly the soldiers and the other we
sold at about the cost Of getting them out OO pages for
one dollar; Come TO Jesus Call to Prayer four SOULS
IL Safe each which is cheap as we heretofore
got them from the North. Hymns for the Camp TO- l21
Each publication is approved by all the pSsGrs Gt TINS
City. W. j. w. CkoHDEh,
PS.si also have a supply of the Pocket Testament
printed at Nashville, Tcnn -,
March 7, 1852 2o-'u'
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-Z,xppDERATE STATES GOVERNMENT

PRESIDENT,
JEFFERSON DAVIS, of Mississippi.
VICE PRESIDENT,
aTEX. H. STEPHENS, of Georgia.
First Permanent Congress.
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1bc SEMI Weekiy. SfaQoafo.

- Sec Register of fNOrth-Carolina Troops on
DuTth page ------------=-
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CORN! CORN!!

CORN! CORN!!
a LARGE SUPPLY JUST AT HAND AND OFFER
IA ed at reduced price.
JAS. NJ. TOwLES, Agt
May Q, 1869. as
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STEEL PENS.
Sn6A GROSS BEST BRANDS ENGLISH MADE
eBUU Steel Pens. For sale in Quantities to suit, by
S. w. whitaker, Agent,
Wilmington, n. G.
May Is, 1862. 09-0'
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MISCELLANEOUS.

BRASS CASTINGS.
Y WILL HAVE BRASS CASTINGS DONE AT MY
IL Foundry, one mile west of Raleigh. Bring me your
brass and copper. Terms, cash. = =.
WILLIAM E. LEE.
May g. 1862. Ss-tf
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MISCELLANEOUS.
SUBSTITUTES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
4 SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF 10 PER CENT.
IA upon the Capital Stock of the Raleigh and CASTOR
Railroad Company has been declared, PAYABLE one half in
Confederate bonds the office of the Company, on and
alter the second Monday in July, 1862.
". ". VASS, Treasurer.
Raleigh July J. 1852 53-4t
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FRESH ARRILALS AT THE ENERGETIC
WHITAKER'S.
July 4th, 1862.

OOO BUSHELS WHITE WHEAT;
Is Boxes Adamantine Candles;
80 TaIlow "
10 dozen Worcestershire Sauce, (genuine Lea
Perrin's.)
The Energetic will notify his customers on every ar
iVal of foods Look at the latest advertisements
July 4, 1852 81
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-27
A CARD.

In the Transcript of yesterday DorniDo a.
pears card, signed by N. w. KnowltOn. Sbo,ig
of Nevada county, in which he denies the char
made in the Democrat, in relation 10 the bas
gain betwC en- himself and the Transcript for ~
publication of Sherif7s sales; and attemnts -
divert attention from the question at issue ~
charging the editor Of this paper with beip5
guilty OF a similar fraudulent transaction IN y,
der to obtain the county printing.
About the lst Of November last, had a cor.
versation with the Sheriff relative to the pubs
cation of notices of sales, and objected to ~
course he was pursuing in giving his PATRONAGE
to a paper, which, during the canvass had n
vored the Secession Ticket. This he admittea
but said the paper had changed hands, and ina,
he did not give his advertising to the Transcend
for political considerati0 but'oDt of personsi
friendship for ''Nat, having been very intimate.
with him for number of years. At this
laughed as though ineredalous- the truth Of
the statement. He then informed me that
shortly after the election ''Nat!" came to hin,
with proposition to do. all'his advertising and
pay him certain, amountJ and that, knowipp,
the Sheriff's office was~notf what it had been
that it was sdoubrfuliSfietiieTri he would be abls
to make living ouroffthe legitimate fees, he.
had accepted the proposition.
Now, it is possible this is legitimate trans.
action; that those who voted tOp place the Sheriff
in his present position will sanction it, and that
my anxiety to Obtain Il portion Of the adyertis.
mig has,so 6efogged my mind that instead Of
regarding it'as a straightforward business trans
action, Lhaye lookediupOn ittas an outrage up
on the community, and'a disgrace to the party
that elected him.
As to the county printing, I'have only to say
tfat'if the editor of the Transcript looks npon
the transaction in the same light as his eorres4
pondont, am surprised he should have pub.
iished his own rascality to the world. Perhaps.
however he has come to the conclusion that so
faras his character is concerned, there is no,
such thing as injOEiMg i in this community.
According to his statement, bought the editor
of the Transcript and its publisher for hun.
dred dollars each, and if they can stand it to be
branded, in their own paper, as purchased chat
tells, can we'll afford to be the purchaser. The
arrangement in regard to the county printing
was made between the editor and publisher Of
the Transcript and myself; and the editor of the
Democrat knew nothing Of the transaction un-
til after it was made. ]. J. ROLFE.
Nevada, March q, 1862.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-27
EASTERN NEWS ITEMS.

Important and conclusive information mas
been received at Washington Of the humber OF
rebel troops lately occupying Manassas and
centsrville. Up to March 7th their force
was ftom 10000 to 100000 men--26,OOO be-
tween Manassas at Aqula Creek, and 22'OOO
at Leesburg. All could have been concentrat-
ed at Manassas at one days notice. They
never thought of evacuating Manassas until
the fall of Fort Donelson.
Washington dispatches state that Gen. LOT
ten, chief of the corps of Engineers, has adVis-
ed diversion of the seven millions appropri-
ated for coast defenses, to the construction Of
iroh-clad vessels.
The steamer Prince, which was used for car
rying troops from Columbus, at the time Of the
evacuation, was lately snagged and sunk near
Hickman, carrying down seventy-five rebel
soldiers. 1t also had on board two hundred
kegs of powder and a considerable quantity Of
provisions.
The Treasury Department refuses to grant
permission to trade with the re-captured forts
on the Atlantic coast. Nothing will be done
to interfere with the blockade. Permission,
however, is granted by the Department for in-
ternal traffic elsewhere.
The Navy Department has ordered SIX more
iron-clad steamers similar in construction to
the Monitor, but more formidable. They are
to be two hundred feet long instead of one hum
dred and seventy, and to carry fifteen-inch, m
stead of thirteen.inch Dahfgren's.
Orders have been sent to Generals Hallech
and Wright to dispatch troops to protect tie
mails, emigrants and treasure, on the overland
route.
Generals Burnside, Buell., McClernard, Cur
tis, Sigel, Pope, Wallace and Smith, have been
confirmed as Major Generals, and the Colonies
commanding brgades at Doneson' have been
confirmed as Brigadier Generals.
A special dispatch from Washington says
that Gen. Hunter has been assigned the de-
partment composed of the States of SoutiiCar-
olina, Georgia, and Florida. Gen. Sherman
will be retained in the department. under
Hunter.
A New York dispatch says .he steamer VAN
derbilt is to be iron-clad, and the Ocean, Queen
to be converted into an ram steamer.
The Government has reliable information
from several sources, that the rebels are build
ing two steam rams at Mobile, and two at New
Orleans, similar in construction to Hollins
"mrtle."
In the house of Representative, Hickman,
from Judiciary Committee, has reported back
several bills and resolutions on the subject Of
confseating rebel property, including slaves,
with recommendation adverse to their passage
or adoption.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-27

THE NEGRO TESTIMONY BILL was discuss
cd in the Assembly on Monday, and on
Tuesday it was ordered engrossed by vote
Of 81 to,29. The original bill allowed Af-
ricans, MongOlaus and Indians to testify,
The same as white men. But different
amendments were proposed-some exclud-
ing MOngolians and Indians, others admit
ting the inferior races to testify In the ae-
sence of other testimony-and we dc not
know in what shape the bill passed to en-
grossment. Unless there are material res
trictiOns of the provisions OF the original
bill will pretty certainly be rejected by
the Senate. We doubt the pvopriety Of al-
lowing Chinamen aud Indians to testify
against their own people, much less against
white people. In any case, where such tss-
timony is allowed, there should be an ex-
press provision making the jurors absolute
judges of the credibility of the witnesses.