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The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-07

a Coon THING.-The San Joaquin Re-
publican says the Calaveras Copper Mining
Company, after year Of prospecting and
the expenditure of a large sum of money
have at last struck vein of ore which bids
fair to be very rich. The editor has sam
pie Of the ore, which is about equally COM
posed of red and black oxides. II will as.
say at least thirty-two per cent. of pure
copper. The lode is represented to be about
two feet in width
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-07

IT is at Brussels, says the Monitenr Vini
cole, that the greatest quantity of beer is
consumed; at Stockholm the most brandyi
at Madrid the most chocolate; at Paris the
most absinthe; at Constantin0ple the most
coffee, and at London the greatest quantity
Of strong wines.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-07

The effective force OF the Spanish army
is now I'll 900 infantry, $4,000 cavalry,
and $4,000 artillery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-07

TELEGRAPHIyG.-Tb Presidents message
was telegraphed from Washington to New
York over three wires, and the time occu-
pied in its transmission was one hour and
thirty-two minutes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-01-07

DR.. ScoTT IN ENGLAND.-The Rev. DR..
Scott with his party Of about 20 persons,
has arrived safely 10 London-after pleas
ant passage from Aspinwall.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

An ORIENTAL ROMANCE IN REAL
LITE.-Here in an Oriental story,
which equals those in the Arabian
Nights, and quite throws Capt. Kidd
in the shade. These are the details
reported from Constantinople, and said
to be strictly true: .---
Il was in 1895 that Ali Pashs, re-
puted to be the richest man in the East,
received from Sultan Mahmoud the
silken bowstring, or, in other words,
an order to put himself to death. Be.
fore obeying, Ali Psshs got some
Of his slaves TO bury all his treasure,
silver, gold and jewels, estimatsd at an
enormous sum, and with his own hands
killed the servants whom he had EN-.
ployed to do the work. Since that
period every search to discover the
hidden hoard has been fruitless, and
the affair was almost forgotten, when
last year the Hungarian General Gall,
formerly in the service of the Porte,
met in Constantinople an old lady, who
assured him that she knew the spot
where the treasure had been concealed.
She had been in the harem Of Ali
Pasha, and was the only one with that
knowledge spared by the Pashs. Gen.
Gall addressed himself to his country
man, Col. Schneider. who, BY the infu-
ence of Sir H. Bulwer, obtained fr-
man from the Sultan, securing to the
old fayorite of Ali Pasha and the Hun
garian officers one-half Of any treasure
that might come to light. Col. Schnei-
der Immediately left for Corfu, where
be was to meet the old lady. the chief
parsonage at present IN the affair.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

shot. loud cry. heavy, lifeless fall.
! did not listen longer, but tore away
the slight boards which formed the par
tition. The body Of the bost, traitor
as he was, and lovely young Spanish
girl, her features terribly beautiful,
with the shsdowy triumph Of her ac-
complished purpose still on them, lay
on the floor. As the moonlight fell on
the face of William Kent. I fancied l
saw 8 movement of his lips; bent
over him, and caught the faint, dying
words: at is trueP' Perhaps you
think i did not spend the remainder Of
the night at Bloom Fallow. But 1 did;
and the next morning buried all the
bodies in one grave. ] may add. that
! struck crevice, after removing the
hearth-stone, which paid me so we'll
that I have never prospected since
Juabita's little California pony is in the
stable. Now my wife often. tides him.
This is the first time have told any
one how I obtained him, ors<he way
became rich. s.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06
IMprDExcE OF THE LOUISVILLE TRAI

IMPrDEEcE OF THE LOUISVILLE TRAI-
roRs-SEcEsMoEIsrs ILLUMIEArISe IN
HoKoR OF JETT. DAVIS INAUeURArIoE.
The Louisville Democrat Of Sunday
says:
We had heard that some Of the Sc
cesh intended to illuminate last night
in honor Of the supposed Inauguration
of JEFF. Davis. but did not believe that
any one in Louisville would do so.-
We were mistaken, however, for a. we
learn, several Secesh houses were illu-
minated, or partly so, and decorated
with Rebel flags. One certainly was
that Of Mr.. Lewis Smyser. on Market
street, between First and Brook. The
gas in the parlor was put on full and a
Rebel hag-smsll-fastened to, or un-
der, the chandelier, while the window
curtains were drawn wide.
On the opposite side Of the street is
the headquarters of Capt. Terrill's
company, (D) Provost Guarl. The
flag was plainly visible. when Eve of
the members-Wm. Ray, Jno. Daker,
VIM. D. Martin. Perry Westherlord
and Duncan Daker-crossed the street
and demanded il. With some denur-
ring, it was given up. The wonder is,
that no violence was done. Mr.. S. is
now, and has been, making money off
the Government he is so anxious to see
subverted. As witness, two or three
sales Of -four to the Commissary De-
partment. one of 1000 barrels only
last Wednesday.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

Two WAYs.-There are two ways Of
dealing with our fellow-men, both Of
which may be considered honest. One
is to give yoar neighbor his due, but
not q cent more. In shovelling the
snow from the sidewalk, take care and
not shovel any from before his house.
Stop exactly at the line; and give him
to understand that he must shovel his
own snow. Pursue the same policy in
everything and let him know that he
has neigbbor who will not suffer his
rights to be trampled on. The result
is natural. You stir up the same spirit
in him. He looks ont for bis rights as
jealously as you do for yours; and You
soon find that you have got one Of the
least accommodating, one Of the mean
est and most obstinate Of neighbors in
the world; while be entertains precisely
the same opinion of you. -.
The other way is to deal not exactly,
but generously. Always be willing to
pay all the things you purchase is
worth; and show less anxiety about
paying too much than about paying too
little. Shovel the snow from before
both houses when convenient, and don't
look as if you expected some grateful
return for the favor. Feel that it is q
pleasure to accommodate your neigh
bors in all things possible; and that, In
matters of slight misunderstanding. it
is always better msgnanimously to sur
render your rights than to indulge in
petty quarrel. You will soon find that
also in this case you will stir up simi-
lar spirit in those you deal with; and
that. instead Of jealousies and COM
plants Of each other, which are the
curse Of a neighborhood. you and your
friends will initiate each other in doing
kind Offices.
Or. if this does not result. you will
still be the gamer. You will gain a
noble and serene spirit of federation,
which will be worth more to you than
al the trifes there may be dispute
about. Your charity and generosity
will be reflected back upon yourself;
md the more liberally you treat those
who use you i'll, the larger and warmer
7our heart will become, and the sWeeter
md worlhier your life.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

A Doc SToRT.-A gentleman, who
owned noble looking Newfoundland
dog, was praising his good qualities to
friend. He assured his companion
that Negro would, upon receiving the
order, return and fetch any article he
should leave behind, from any distance.
To confirm this. a marked quarter was
first shown to the dog, and then put
under a large square stone by the side
Of the road. The gentleman rode for
three miles. when the dog received the
signal from his master to return for the
quarter he had seen put under the stone.
The dog turned back, the gentlemen
rode on and reached home; but, to their
great surprise, their hitherto faithful
messenger did not return during the
day. 1t afterwards appeared that he
had gone to the stone under which the
quarter was placed, but it being too
large for bis strength to remove, he re-
manned bowling at the place till two
gentlemen on horseback, hearing the
noise made by the dog. stopped to look
at him, when one of them alighting, re-
moved the stone, and seeing the quar-
ter, put it into bis pocket, not at the
time thinking it to be the object of the
dogs search. The dog followed their
horses for twenty miles, remained quiet
ly in the room where they supped, fol-
lowing the maid into the bedchamber,
and crawled under one of the BEDS
The possessor Of the quarter hung his
breeches upon nail by the bedside;
but when the travellers were both asleep
the dog took the breeches in his mouth,
and leaping out of the window, which
was left open on account OF the heat.
reached the house of his master at four
O'Clock in the morning with the prize.
in the pockets Of which were found, be-
sides the quarter, watch and money,
which upon being advertised, were re-
turned to the owner; when the whole
mystery was explained to the admira-
tion of all the parties. No doubt Of it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

RuMoRED DEATH OF FLoYp.-It is
stated by reliable gentlemen from Fort
Donelson and Cairo, that it is the
general opinion among the rebel prison.
ers that Gen. John B. Floyd was killed
the night he SO ingloriously fed from
Fort Donelson. The report says that
there was great excitement at the time
the troops under Floyd and Pillow
were attempting to embark on the
steamers, and fearful scrambling as
to who should get aboard and escape,
as transportation was insufficient
Floyd stood in person at the gangway
Of one of the boats, and, with drawn
sword. beat off the troops. permitting
bis favorites 10 get aboard. A Lieu
tenant approaching Floyd. made an
effort to get aboard, when he was
ordered of by the General. The Lieu
tenant continued to advance, when
FLOYD struck him on the shoulder with
his sword. inhicting severe wound
The Lieutenant promptly drew his
pistol and fred upon Floyd, and the re-
port says, killed him.-Los. Jour.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

TIE NEW SrAFz OF VrRersra.-The
Wheeliug btslligsncsr has always been
strongly in favor Of making the new
State a Free STATE. We copy the fol.
lowing from late issue Of that paper:
Seven-tenths at least Of the votes
cast m Western Virginia for q new
State. meant free State. II is only
lately, since the nigger-driving press
have undertaken to dispsrsge the poll
cy, that there has seemed to be any hesi-
fancy about it. But the public senti-
ment is finding its equilibrium again
Everywhere tits bursting forth, wherev-
er it can End medium of expression.
Mr.. Battelle's noble and powerful ad-
dress will ini quick and a glad re-
sponse in thousands Of hearts. The.
people are disguised at the policy which
is sought to be fastened on. the virgin
yonng State. They are becoming
each day more thoroughly disguised
Every days mail from the interior
brings to as the evidence Of 1t. Let
ters IN profusion are received by us,
and all breathing the same unabated
feelings, the same ancient longing that
underlaid and prompted in years gone
by the desire for new State. As one
writer well observes to us, ave would
infinitely prefer this day we never
should have a new State than it should
be miserable little two-penny nigger
affair. with cothing at home to make it
great, and with everything like wealth
and brains and population and enter
prise effectually driven off from its bor-
ders." So also We say. better by far be
a nigger State respectable at least in
size, than a miserable dwarf of thing
with Just enough of the institution to
kill US in public estimation in the free |
States, with just enough to hinder and
bully all our public legislation-with |
Just enough to be bone Of contention
and a political hobby--with Just enough
to be burthen Of costly debate at every
meeting of our Legislature, and never
ending element Of distraction; in short,
just enough to be perpetual scare-crow
to free State emigration and to effectu-
ally damn US in the quarter where We
must look for aid. for sympathy, and
for all that we expect to become in the
family Of States.
IF the new State movement does not
end in free State, then are our people Of
all people the most mlserably situated.
Better the project bad never been born.
We are only burdened with ConVen-
tion for nothing. The old regime is
again over us, with the old ailment on
us. And as Mr.. Battelle well says 10
his pamphlet. "let us not deceive our.
selves; as it has been under the old State
with the old system, so will it be under
the new State with the old system"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

SUDDEN DEATHs.-Dr. Hall, in his
Journal Of Health, says that very sud-
den deaths which are said to arise from
disease of the heart, do really arise
from that cause. To ascertain the real
origin OF sudden deaths. the Doctor
says the experiment has been tried in
Europe, and reported to a scientific
congress held at Strasburgh. Sixty
six cases Of sudden deaths were made
the subjects of thorough post naorten
examination. In these cases only two
were found who died from disease OF
the heart. Nine out of sixty-sixty died
of apoplexy, while there were forty-six
cases of congestion oftbe lungs; that is,
the lungs were SO full of blood they
could not work, there not being room
enough for a sufficient quantity of air
to enter 10 support life. The DR.. goes
on to enumerate the causes that may
produce congestion of the lungs. They
are-cold feet; tight shoes; tight cloth
ing; costiveness; sitting still until chill
ed thro' after being warmed by labor
or a rapid walk; going too suddenly
from a close-heated room into the cold
air, especially after speaking; and sud-
den depressing news operating on the
blood. These causes Of sudden death
being known, an avoidance of them
may serve to lengthen our valuable
lives, which would otherwise be lost
under the verdict Of heart complaint.
That disease is supposed to be incura.
BILE. and hence men may not take the
pains they would to avoid sudden death
if they knew it lay in their power.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06
IMPORTANT FROM cLARKsy11LE.
TaR EVACUATION or EAsnvrIIE Cox-
EfkxxD.
. CLGsxsyrILE, Feb. "a.
CLGsEsTrLLE, Feb. "a.

A dag Of truce arrived here yester-
day from Nashville. The rebels have
destroyed the bridges, pitched their
cannon into the river, and evacuated
the place. A deputation Of prominent
citizens asked that private property be
respected. and our army take posses
sion. Gen. Mitchell's division was
then within nine miles Of Nashville
Gen. Nelson is up the Cumberland,
and will arrive at Nashville tonight.
Maj Gen. Grant Is at Clarksville.-
The rebels are reported concentrating
at some point south or southwest Of
Nashville. --. a., -,t-.,
Northern and Eastern Tennessee are
now safe. The weather is delightful
for movements. being as warm as May
in Ohio, and the roads are rapidly dry
ing up.
We hold Nashville. The citizens
sent down boat, asking the gunbOats
to go up. and the gunboats have gone.
The rebels evacuated in the greatest
haste, leaving guns. transportation,
gunboats and everything. Gov. Harris
left with them, taking away the State
records.
The rebels are reported concentrated
at Murfreesboro.
A person Just from Nashville. do.
scribes the rebels stampede as a per-
feet panic. The Mayor made a speech,
saying he was still Secession to the
backbone. "But," said he, "you see
how it is; the game is up, and we must
either surrender the town, or have it
burned"
When he left they were trying to get
sway their pork, Of which they had
srge quantities stored there.
The Texan Rangers committed all
manner of excesses, on their own
riends even, and then left in wild con.
'usion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06
FUNERAL CEREMONIES or THE RrB.

FUNERAL CEREMONIES or THE REs-
ELs.--We publish in this paper the in
augural of JEFF. Davis. Like all his
documents it is a concoction Of false
hoods for foreign effect. He talks Of
personal liberty and of freedom OF
speech, in a reign Of terror, and where
no freedom of speech has existed for
half a century; Of rights Of peacesble
citizens in the midst of forced con.
scription; of the protection Of property.
in the midst of eonfscation and general
devastation; Of free elections, in States
carried into rebellion by pretended cleo
tons held under the supervision OF
rebel troops; and Of peace and justice
in a rebellion which has assumed all
the villainies and barbsrism Of the
world.
With lie i, his mouth he appeals to
COP. He should have done that be-
fore he violated his oath to plunge the
country into civil war. There is too
much blood on his soul now.
Like every Secession attempt this
pronunciamento, while il attempts TO
give a cause for the rebellion, utterly
fails to specify thing that Is not abb
surdly false. The only prstense alleged
is the "clan Legislation for the aggrar.
dixemenl Of the Northern section, eul-
minating 10 warfare on the domestic in.
stitutions Of the Southern States;" and
he will not deny. and his Vice Presi-
dent has admitted since Secession, that
the South always controlled the legisla-
ton; and the administration which he
SAYS was 10 make war on Slavery had
not even come into Office when he re-
belled.-Cn. Gaz. s7h.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

H A certain editor in Paris was so
sure OF receiving challenge for every
manuscript returned. that at length he
had 70 stereotype his answer: Sir. !
have read your manuscript with the
greatest attention. and Ibse to decline
i. Ilesys the choice Of srus With you.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

HWe hear Of stealing kiss. But
why should lady charge gentleman
with stealing what she didn't have till
he gave It to her-the gift being the
very thing she calls theft?
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

H Il man rebels against the laws
and takes the side Of vice. that the vul-
gar can comprehend. but rebellion on
the side OF virtue is revolutionary, de-
stroys all the old landmarks, and must
be purified.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06

The constitution is well drawn, ex-
cept that it is not plain spoken enough
on the Free State question. 1t pro-
vides for free schools. free press. equal
taxation, (which Virginias never before
have had, and ballot system. The
new State is to assume fair proportion
Of the debt of Virginia as it existed
before the war. and will provide for the
payment in thirty-four years; beyond
which debt the Legislature shall not
create any obligation beyond the imme-
diate abilities Of the revenue. There
shall be no banks of issue. no special
charters o. privileges, and no public
improvement enterprises such as have
been the curse of the old common
wealth. The executive, legislative and
judicial departments are created, each
independent in its own sphere. Annual
elections are to be held on the fourth
Thursday of October; the Legislature
to convene on the third Tuesday of JAN
uary; and the gubernatorial Office to
begin on the 4th day of March. Wheel
ing is the seat of government until eth
erwise ordered. The Governor shall
have a salary Of 80 1000, and be elected
for two years. With him are chosen. a
Secretary of State, Treasurer and At
torney General, also for two years, ex-
cept that they enter upon their official
term with the 1st day of January. TIE
Legislature (provided the seven coun-
ties on the upper Potomac come in J is
to consist of 92 Senators and 81 Rep
resentatives. elected by an spportion-
ment among the free. white inbabi-
tants--the Representatives for one year,
and half the Senators each year for two
years. II these seven counties do not
come in, the Senate will have 18, and
the House a. members. The Judicia-
ry consists Of three Judges OF Court
of Appeals, elected one each four years
for term Of twelve years, and Circuit
Judges for eleven circuits, to hold Office
each for six years. So much for the
machinery OF Government.
The weak place, as we said before, is
the Slavery question. The only provi-
sion we can find is under the head Of
miscellaneous
II. No slave shall be brought, or
free person of color be permitted to
come. into this State for permanent res
idence.'
The general provision continuing in
force, until repealed. such parts of. the
common law Of Virginia as are not in
consistent with this Constitution pro-
badly covers the title to slave property
as it now exists.
The Wheeling Intelligencer regrets
that the status Of freedom was not more
plainly laid down; but il has confidence
in the integrity OF the people, and in
the first Legislature TO be elected under
the Constitution, to make the matter
sure.
The Constitution is to be voted upon
in lump, Thursday. April 5. and John
Hall, President Of the Convention, with
four other delegates, are Commissioners
70 conduct the election and proclaim
the result. If affirmative the consent
Of Congress is alone required.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-06
CONSTITUTION OF WEST VIRGINIA

CONSTITUTION OF WEST VIRGINIA.
The Convention held at Wheeling Of
the western counties of Virginia that
have separated from the old State, ad-
jOurned on Wednesday Of last week,
having adopted the form Of . Constitu-
tiOn upon which to erect the proposed
new State of West Virginia The
following counties (44) are absolutely
included in the State lines:
Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall,
Wetzel, Marion, Monongalia, Preston,
Taylor, Pleasants, Tyler. Richie, Dod-
bridge. Harrison, Wood. Jackson, Writ,
Roane, Calhoun, G.lmer, Barbour,
Tucker. Lewis. Braxton, Upshur, Ran
dolph, Mason, Putnam. Kanawha,
Clay. Nicholas, Cabell. Wayne. Boone,
Logan. Wyoming. Mercer Mcdowell,
Webster, Pocahontas. Fayette, Raleigh,
Greenbrier, and Monroe.
The counties of Pepdletcn, Hardy,
Hampshire and Morgans (including
Romney and the present seat of war
on the upper Potomac. } collectively.
form a district which shall vote for or
against joining the new State. And
the counties of Berkley. Jefferson and
Frederick. (Which includes Harper's
Ferry, Winchester. ETC., collectively,
form another district, whose consent to
becoming part of the new State shall
depend upon the consent Of the Rom
ney district. Is
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