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The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21

FROM MCCLELLAN's ARMY.-The follow.
ing extrac! from letter recently received
by Mr.. Chedell. of Carson City, from his
son in McClellan's army, is published in
the Age. 1t was written July 18th, near
Harrison's Landing, on James river:
do not expect to get home in another
year. We are having a very good time
just at present. There is no lighting going
on near ut, and do not think there will be
any until cooler weather, unless the Rebs.
attack us, and then they will be apt to
catch thunder, for they cannot whip us 10
an open field light, giving them two to our
one. Our men have got so they do not
care for them much. do no; care for
their shells at all, and | do not care much
about the musket balls have been where
the shells and balls fell very thick, and
have escaped harm thus far. Our army
had to retreat, but we are not dsheartened.
We took it cool and easy. We would march
in The night and sleep for three or four
hours in the morning, then form a line Of
battle and fight the rebels all day. That
was the way we retreated II was not such
skedadde as the Rebs. had from York
town aud Williamsburg; we left nothing
much behind and they did. Our regiment
was at Williamsburg but did no lighting;
We were on the reserve on the center. But!
we have taken one place at the point Of the
bayonet; il was place called Mechanics
vile; we had quite a brush there. ! there
found a rebel flag; il was a small one, aud
had inscribed on it Victory or Death"
Very appropriate. il they would leave the
first out; for death il will be if they keep
at It much longer. We place all confidence
in Mcclellan, and think be will carry US
through safe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21
Hotels and Restaurants.
ORLEANS HOTEL.

CORNER OF MAIN AND SACRAMENTO STREETS
PI0cervIlle, Cal.
J. IL. VANDERBILT. ....... PRoPRIEToR
Formerly of the Cary House
THE HOUSE HAVING BEEN 80
Il thoroughly overhauled, remoddled and :...
newly furnished with elegant furniture we are pre
pared to accommodate the travelling public in finer
style than any hotel in the city Having had eNten
Sive experience as a caterer all who may be pleased
to patronze the house cannot tail to be we'll cared
Tor. Every department of the house win be kept in
such a manner as to make it second to none in the
State.
'is.'.''''''''s''.'. ............. % cts.
NONSA"s '.s' ......... OO ANA 40 -
HOUSE OPEN ALL NIGHT.
BH- STAGES arrive at aud depart from the Orleans
from and to all parts of the state.
ie2l.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21
Miscellaneous.
MARYSVILLE
PIONEER ASSAY OFFICE.
Ill. HARRIS s. CO.,

He AAARNAS - w.,
Il Street, Near Corner Of2d, NarysviIIe.
Also, 73 street, Sacramento.
l05 SACRAMENTO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.
and Aurora, Esmeralda Mining District.
WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS
w OF Melting Refining and Assayng
Gold and Ores of Every Description
ADVANCES MADE ON GOLD DUST.
Gold Bars bought and sold. Returns made in Bars
or Coin, IN SIX HOURS
shippers Of DUSI can draw against consignment
on our houses at MARYSVlLLE, SACRAMENTO and
San FRANCISCO, aud Check Books for that purpose
will be furnished 10y us.
They would respectfully solicit from the Miners and
Dealers their patronage. As vouchers for the cor
rectness OF their Assays they refer with permission
to the following Bankers who for nearly four wears
have shipped Bars assay led by them to the Eastern
States and Europe:
SAN FRANCISCO; M4RYsyILLE:
IS. DAVIDSON, ESq., Low, Bros. Co..
Mess. j. Parrott n Co., Decker. Jewett & Paxton.
" Sather Il Church. REYNOLDS Bros.
" Reynolds Refs X Co. NEW YORK.
SACRAMENTO: b. Berend 4 Co
- r. Hastings X Co., Trevor Il Colgate.
b. 0. Mills a Co.
QUICKSILVER AGENCY
OF THE NEW IDRIA MINES.
The best article IN the state sold at San Francisco
Agents rates.
August g. 1861. II. HARRIS 4 co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21

A BAND OF PATRIOTIC BROTHERs.-Among
the many examples Of courage and dev0
lion to the csunlry which have characteriz-
ed the desperate conflicts on the peninsula,
honorable mention should be made Of the
McKibbins, Of this city. Three brothers
sons Of Mr.. Chambers McKibbin- -bravely
fought for the old nag,a and bore themselves
with distinguished gallantry In the recent
battles near Richmond, which 80 severely
tested the courage and endurance Of our
troops. Lieut.. Col. David McKibbin, OF
l4ih United States Infantry, was, after the
fall Of the senior officer, second in com.
mand Of the regiment, and was noted
throughout TIE several conflicts With the
enemy. His brother. Capt. Robert McK!5-
bin. attached to the 4th United States In
fantry, fought with equal bravery. The
Youngest brother, Chambers, who is mi
nor. and was engaged az sniler, fired
with the spirit of hero, seized nusket
and went into the battle with the l4th reg
iment After five hours bard'6ghting, he
received a severe wound in The face, and
being unable TO walk on account OF the
shock and loss Of blood, laid on the field
all night. narrowly escaping capture by The
enemy the next morning. a fourth broth
or is on the staff Of Gen. Halleek, in the
southwest. Except the noble family OF
McC0oks. we know Of no other which pre-
sents such an example Of patriotism as this,
md II should be recorded and remember
ed to their honor PhiladelphiA Inquirer
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21

Rich QUARTZ.-We are informed by q
gentleman who bas jast returned from a
visit to the famous Excelsior quartz. lOca-
ted on Sugar Pine creek, in Tuoumne
county, that on Monday last one Of the
hands, while drifting, struck au extensive
portion of the vein that is almost all
gold. Our informant states that he should
Judge that such rock will yield S20.000 per
ton. This fortunate company last week
obtained 95 lbs. Of amalgam by five days
running Of their mill with eight stampsand
the week previous lOl lbs. Of pure gold by
six days running. The claim has paid OPP
wards Of 1000 per day for several months
past-ever since the company have compile
ted their mill. Uoquestionably this is the
richest quartz vein discoyered 10 the State.
and il has been worked to such an extent
as leaves no doubt Of its permanency.-
[Sonora Flag.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21
LANGTON'S PIONEER EXPRESS.
And Walker River Mines.

Auleters for the Western AtlanticStates, enclosed
in our Government frauked envelopes. and endorsed
HOverland. via Salt Lake" will be forwarded and
regcb their destination sooner than by any other
line.
Treasure. Packages and Letters transmitted 70 and
from the above points with unriyaled dispatch and
security. rn.
Gold Dust and Coin, forwarded 70 all parts Of the
rrrite5 states and Europe insured or uninsured AZ
as low rates A. can be done by any house with secu'
rity. ,.,
BY faithful Messengers.
g. Notes, Drafts Biils &c, collected or negotia-
ted. and ali orders attended to promptly.
Purchases of every description made. Forwarding
oF Nasohandze and Commissions Of every nature, at.
tended to intelHgently and with promptitude:
%. Office iR Nevada, Rsxt door below Wells, Far
90 Co.'S JOHN PATTIsON, Agent.
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Onice-Corner Broad and Pine Streets.

THE TRt-WEEKLY DEMOCRAT win be delivered to town
subscribers at 70 cents per month; single copies 10
cents Mail subscribers, So per aunum. in advance
for six months, So 80; three months. s..
RATES OF ADvERrISING-For one square Of ten lines
first insertion. s.; each subsequent Insertion. 81.
One hunlred words average make Il square.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED TRI-wEEKLY
On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
BYI. j. ROLFE Il co.

l. j. ROLFE, G. I. LAMMoN, T. IL. RO
c. +. BURCHFELD.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21

THE overland mail arrived al Sacramen-
10 on Sunday with adylccs from st. LOUIS
TO July 30th. and was only eighteen days
in traversing the distance from st. Joseph
to Sacramento.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-08-21

CoUNTY FAIR.-The III Dorado county agri-
cultural society have announced that their fourth
annual fair will be held in the city yof Placerullf
commencing on the 22d day ofSeptem0er prox-
irno, and continuing at least five days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-06-30


The PRESIDENTS SPEEcH.-It is known
that President Lincoln's brief visit to and con-
sultation with Gen. Scott, set curiosity on tip
toe to find out his object, and to learn what
great events might hinge on that quiet and I'M
ostentatious journey. At Jersey City, on his
return, the crowd was vociferous to hear from
Mr.. lincoln, and would not be satisfied or put
off with mere nod of the head, so the distin-
guished traveller gratifed them with the fol-
lowing, which is both capital and characters
tic:
when birds and animals are looked at
through fog they are seen to disadvantage,
and their size is greatly increased; but when
the fog clears away the effect is diminished.
and they appear in their natural proportions.
And so it might be with you if / were to at
tempt to tell you why went to see Gen Scott.
can only say that my visit to West Point did
not have the Importance which has been at
tached to it; but it concerned matters that you
understand quite as well as if were to tell
you all about them. Now / can only remark
that it had nothing whatever TO do with max
ing or unmaking of any general in the coun-
try. Laughter and applause.) The Secreta-
ry OF War, you know, holds pretty tight
reign on the press, so that they shall not tell
more than they ought to; and am afraid if l
blab too much he might draw tight rein on
me- Laughter and applause)
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The Commerce of New Orleans.

u
The port of New Orleans has been legally
open since the 1st of June: the arrival of the
Collector of the port will tend to regulate the
movements of vessels, and he will remove all
traces of the blockade but the restrictions rel
alive to articles contraband of war; as stated
in Mr.. Chase's circular, which we published
yesterday. We are informed that multitude
ofships, actually loading in the northern ports,
will soon appear at New Orleans, and cover
our levees with great quantity of manufac-
tured articles.
We believe that these reports are greatly ev-
aggerated. Postal communication between
New Orleans and New York is frequent enough
for spectators i'm this city to get accurate in
formation of the state of financial and COM
mercial affairs in New York. As regards pro-
visions and few very necessary articles, there
Is very little that can find buyers in state to
pay in cash, while business ON credit will not
be re-establshed until long after the war is
ended. In fact, the means of business are linn
tied to the city Itself and few adjoining towns
the people are heavily embarrassed, their
agents are deeply involved, and the banks csn-
not pay specie.
The summer season is already far advanced
and II Is hardly probable that there will be
much business in products of the season: on
the other hand, il is too early to send any win
ter products, Commerce, then, will be limited
during the summer 10 articles of daily con-
sumption, and the people will find themselves
restricted by the state of affairs Immediately
succeeding the present embarrassment
These considerations. which ought to be
known by the commercial men of the North,
VIII stop any great expectation Of merchan-
disc. II will be difficult to freight ships for the
voyage out alone If they are not assured Of
freight on return; andwe cannot see how there
can be freight for the multitude of ships whose
arrival We announce in advance. Northern
captains will not care to arrive here at time
at which they would be exposed TO the yellow
fever, without the certainty of being able to
secure freight for the return trip. Fifty ships
arriving from now to the end of July, with
provisions, ice, boots and shoes, could obtain
partial cargoes of sugar, molassas, tobacco, OF
slaves; but il a greater number of them should
come, they would run the risk of returning
in ballast.
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needless risk of life, and almost sure to end in
disaster. am also informed that Gen. Hum
ter had given positive orders, both verbal and
written, that no advance should be made ex-
cept by his order; yet in the face of all this the
attempt to storm the works was ordered.
hear that on the second attack the batteries
had ceased firing for some minutes that Gen.
Williams had fanked them on their right, and
that in few minutes more the works would
have been in our possession, when retreat
was ordered, during which we were worse
slaughtered than at any time before.
The future is of course in the dark. but all
confidence is felt In the discretion of Gen.
Hunter. The key of Charleston is in our
hands, and it can be successfully used with
such officers as Gems. Wright, Stevens and
Williams. We can afford to wait our time.
Even if our forces are now Withdrawn for san
itary reasons, what we have gained can be held
by gunboat or two, and when the time comes
the slaughter of June 10 will be remembered"
After the battle of James Island, General
Stevens issued general order to his Division,
concluding as follows:
sour best and truest men now sleep the sleep
that knows no waking. Their dead bodies lay
on the enemys parapet. Church. Pratt Cot
trell, Guild Morrow, Horton, Hitchcock, many
other gallant and noble men we shall see no
more.
Honor, therefore, all honor to you, men of
the Second Division. You have shown what
you will do when you shall have the proper
opportunity. You did not seize the fort, be-
cause it was simply impossible, and known now
to be impossible by the reconnaissance referred
to in the orders of thanks of the Commanding
General"
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HEADQUARTERS 18th Reg. Me. Vol.
June 10Th, 1862.

Hon. l. WAsHBURN, JR.:
My Dear Strive like DIR. Blunt much
He appears to be whole man and good
physician. 1t is pleasure to have such man
with us. My sick list is diminishing and our
numbers increasing The sick are returning
from the Hospital / have two hundred and
fifty absent and sick" who ought to be back
here very soon. In all, have 327 absent and
sick privates, and eight commissioned officers.
While we were on the march every day, ali
who were taken down so they could not keep
up with the regiment, had sent off to hospi-
tails. They could not follow the regiment, and
to leave them behind would have been death
to them, probably. Most of that large num-
Der, doubt not, had we been ia camp, would
have recovered by this time. Every day now,
they are coming in, having been discharged
from the hospitals A large number have been
sent home to Maine. Now that passes can be
given them to return hope soon to see them
coming in large squads.
If had thousand men-Maine men-such
men as now have, God helping us, we would
make name for our good old State Ny lit
tie battalion stood the fire of the enemy for
hours, until more than half their number had
fallen. and would have stood longer had / said
so. 1t is wonder to me-their perfect cool
ness after the first "scare" was off. They put
themselves into my hands and obeyed my or
ders, just as promptly and calmly-under the
hottest fire, while their comrades were drop
ping all around them-as they did on parade
Indeed many did better, for they gave better
attention. Such men can't be beaten. Even
the wounded would not retire so long as they
could fight. One boy-his name think was
PRESCOTT, from Exeter, held up his bloody
hand-blood was all over him and his gun, his
face was all presperation and blood-and look
ing up into my face, said: 'Colonel, do you
think / had better leave" His middle finger
had been cut away close to his hand and he
had kept up his fire until forced, not by pain,
but by the Inconvenience Of the thing, to de-
sist. sent him to the rear. There was no
difference, all-young and old, officers and
privates, ready to make the fight to the death.
Yes, it is a Uonder to neither good conduct.
The 18th boysare buried nearer Richmond than
any soldiers of the Union army. That is true
of Lieut. Vests grave, and he fell several rods
in rear of where some others fell. WILLIS
MADDocKs, corporal in color guard, fell at
the very front and his grave marks the extreme
point where the Union men fought.
am, very truly,
Your obt servant,
Ii. NJ. PLAIsTED.
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cherished name, and the Democratic party
would be as dead as were the bones in Ezekiefs
Valley of Vision, and there would be no more
possibility of awakening ii to life than there is
OF breathing the breath of life into the silent
tenants of the tomb.
The cry of abolitionism-of black republi-
canism-we have said is stale. 1t is fast be-
coming a badge of honorable distinction for
an honest man to be tainted as an abolitionist
by modern democrat. 1t implies that he is
true to his instincts; that he has not forgotten
his brotherhood that he is man, with man
heart. Let any man, with Jefferson, declare
that in view of the institution of slavery, he
"trembles for his country when he remembers
that God is just, and he will be denounced as
an aboltionist--as proper subject of demo-
cratic opposition.
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Correspondence of the Portland Pres.
Letter from the Maine Seventh.
HEAD QUARTERS It'll Me. Vols,

HEAD QUARTERS 18th Me. VoLs
Camp Lincoln, June n, 1862.
The situation of our camp at this time is
across the Chickahominy, one mile from the
railroad station. Smiths division holds an adj
vanced position miles from Richmond Da-
Wilson's brigade is in front, as usual, and al
though there are many labors to perform, the
men seem contcnted and happy. Indsed
think they would be dissatisfied If compelled
to go to the war to be held in resci&e, they
having had the advance since leaving Fortress
Monroe.
We have lately had an accession to our bri-
gade-the New York I'd, which have had a
good opportunity to improve in drill and disci-
pline, having seen no active service since the
battle of Big Bethel.
JUNE 22.-Quite an engagement took place
yesterday on that part Of our lines where
Sedgwick's division is stationed. The rebels
advanced in force at about half-past five in the
afternoon, and attempted to break through our
lines. Sedgwick permitted them to advance
until they came in good range of several bat
teries that he had concealed in the wood, when
he opened upon them with grape and canister,
which caused them to skedaddle toward Rich
mond in hurry. Nearly one hundred were
captured, and as many killed and wounded
Our loss was very light
This is the second time since the battle of
Fair Oaks that they have tried to take our men
by surprise, and have been handsomely re-
pulsed each time with severe loss. They en-
deayored last night to rescue their wounded,
but they received no quarters. The sound of
musketry could be heard at intervals all night,
but, with the exception Of those particularly
engaged, our men slept undisturbed. Our ar
my seems TO have implicit confidence in its
commander, and feel safe at all times TO await
his orders. The frequent murmurs of last win
ter Of "too SLOW" are now hushed, and the
praise Of Gen. Mcclellan is on every tongue.
have written of matters in general; with
reference to our regiment in particular bnt
few changes have taken place of late. The
general health Of the regiment at this time is
good. But three officers are now absent sick,
viz: Capt Gilman and Lieut. Hall, Co. c., and
Lieut.. Fogg, Co. X.
Lieut. George Mckinley, who was recently
promoted from LIST Sergeant of Co. c., now has
command of the company. Col. Mason has
recently written letter highly complimenting
Lieut.. Mckinley for the soldierly qualities he
displayed since having charge of the company.
He also spoke in high terms of the soldierly
bearing of the whole company. More anon.
ARoosTooK.
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DIED.

In Augusta oath inst, Henry d Buck, formerly of
New Hampshire, aged ~ yeBrs.
In Bangor 9th inst, Mary Jane Martin, aged 10
years and 10
In Alton oath inst, Mrs Susan. wife of A Mansell
Esq, aged "A years mos "a days.
In Sabattsvie 2lst inst Mrs Angie j. wife of DR.
Milan Graves, aged Is years mos
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MARRIED..

In this city I'D inst, BY James Cassidy ESQ. Mr.
Francisco Hammers to Mrs Marie johnson Adams,
both of this city.
In Bristol 36th inst. by Rev J U Parsons William
woodbury.. Esq, of Portland 10 Miss Lizzie I
Ford, daughter of Benz Ford, Esq. of Bristol
In promo 18th inst Mr. John Coulter of Bradley, to
Miss Hannah + Jackson, of Milford
In Auburn 26th inst, Mr. George s Woodmap Eso
of Minot, to Miss Nellie NJ Tufts of A.
In Canton oath inst, William Horrobin Jr. ESQ
of Biddeford, to Emma +, daughter of + w Deane OF
Canton.
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FISHER MEN.

Ar at kennebunkport 18th inst, sch Charlotte Ann,
Grant, Bank Quercau. 1000 fish. Spoke 1lth schs
Snow squall, Huchins. 400 otis fish; l6th 81 Law
renee. Pinkham. u. 600 hsh.
Spoken-June Is. ON La Have Bank, sch Globe, of
Bucksport, all we'll
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PORT OF PORTLAND.
Saturday, june IS.
ARRIVED.

Saturday, june IS.
ARRIVED.
Schs Hannie Westbrook Littefield; Rosa SAWYER /:
Fannie Mitchell, Hamilton and Olive Elizabeth,
Boston.
Sch Foam Kemp HarpsweIl
Sioop Splendid. Hill. Bath
Steamer Lewiston, knight, Boston.
CLEARED.
Ship Kate Dyer Dyer, Bucnos Ayres, A & E
Spring.
:. Brig Col W Coggins Coggins. Matanzas, Isaac
Emery.
Brig Martha Washington, Leland. Fortress Mon
roe, j Macy.
Brig Chas Edward. shute. Baltimore, NJ b Nicker-
son.
Brig waredale croning Passport. S winslow &
Co.
Sch Lark (Brl Macomber Windsor rs master.
Sch Ceresco. Smith, ST George NIB. Miller.
Sch Ocean. Pearce. Baltimore, q Gwynn.
Sch Ossuna, johnson. Calais, master.
SAILED-Brig Col w Coggins; sch MARYLAND /;
and others. Wind Sw.
ARRIVED.
Sunday, june go.
Sch Albion, lBr) McFadden, Annapolis Ms. plaster
TO A ID Whiddcn.
Sch Francisco kilby, Philadelphia
sch A Deiart Cummings. New York.
Sch Rush. Currier, Boston for Snrry
Sch Georgianna, Turner Newburyport
Sch Angela. Rich Bangor.
BELow-In the Roads, fleet Of COZ stersL
The Government prize sch II Middleton was sold at
nrf1n in M N..Tl Sea-
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PLEASURE PARTIES.

LNXCuRSIONlSrS visiting the Islands, supplied
Ia with stores at the shortest notice.
Orders solicited.
$50 Fsre Street near feet q Exchange.
CALDERwOOD & BECKETT.
Portland. june %. dtf
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FOREIGN IMPORTS

ANNAPOLIS. Sch Albion-45 tons plaster IL
cords wood A ID Whidden
fREDERICkTON NIB. Sch Jua--40 N II timber
A Miller
FOREIGN EXPORTS.
Ship Kate DYER, for Buenos Ayres-GOO0 gallons
kerosene OIL 1881 do alcohol 74s 927 feet lumber o.
100 pickets 2l3 NJ shingles, carriages
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BROKERS' BOARD. BOSTON. J.,. 81
Portland Pos, once Mail Arraneeme.,,

WEsrERN-Arrives at 1910 and PM. Closes at
7.45 AN and 2 PM.
EASTERN-Arrives at Las PM. Closes at I'm
STEAMBOAT MAII,-Arrives from Eastport Me 81
John NB and the British Provinces, Tuesday and
Friday mornings. Closes Mondays and Thursdays
at4PM.
EtRoIE. via Qucbec-Closes every Friday at IL NJ
CANADA-Arriyes at l. As PM. Closes at IL VI.
COUNTRY MAILS-Arrives about PM. Closes at
ppm.
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june 5, lat Il 20, Ion 40 %, bark H warrington
from Boston for Antwerp
June 16 no lat, &C. sch Adelia Kelley 10 davs from
New York for Sombrero 80 -
from Bangor for Cardiff
June %, 40 miles of Moptauk br;g Jrrnn;ra ftor,
Cuba for Boston. fT 49,