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OF BRCoKLY
BAT IuLTos STREET.. nR.
| SHaTt CASH oGfrrA1, ,vc.OsSc
This Company Insures property ~
Loes or Dsmsge by Gre, on A. 3"
similar Institutions.
TEUNrs J. BERl
JAMES n. THOMPSON, Jr,, Sc
GEO. W. HUNT, Assistant D
pnECroRs
THUHIS j. BERGEN, JAMEsSN
HIRAM Y. ST. JOHN, JOHN MN
E1DW. T. BACKHOU5K, sAMUE&
JAMES HARPER, ALFXAN
LEWIS HURST, DIS. VM
JOHN l.. SPaDER, JAsV
HENRY j. CULLEN, hICHAI.
LEVERITT II. SAGE sAMJTEIf
| PHILIP CROOKH, JOHN NJ
JAMfS u. COOPER, CoR.s +
| JOIN q. AIEX WI
JOHN J. NANDFRBILT,JAMFs III
HENRY TlENKRN, JEssE q "
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J J. b. THoMPsdI Y
| ElREMAN'S TRUST INsUR
BANY OF BROUCLYf
CASH CAPITAL, siO,0y
Ofioe No. Q Court Nce,a k,ppoSt,s q, ~
NO. Wal street., near Broadvay, III
OIganlzed on the principle Of psyln n
frohts Above ten per cent. n the WI
hAn's Fund " the Fire Department
Brooklyn.
pRscroRs.
oeorBs bal Nehem'h Knight Jos
Ahon Degrsw Gilbert l. Hatsh, sn
lhomAs Clark V Brint wyck Cf P,sss
Harry Messenger II Fro,hinghAms w
W'n ID Uoogtn Israel ID Velaor Gil
ftter Du1ee is Thorn. MD FJN
iona bbwart Richard p Buck VIM
A A Lyw William pe,,rd -
Hobart Ford Henry X Pie,sy,g.n,
CrawiordC ithharcellus NJ .a.e, NrE
Henry ID Peok DI Van Voorhis John
John J Glover John 8 ,tenok ZB
~ Robbins Fred. 7 Peet Val@
LdV' Muller BB Chi,tendan J,hn
This Company osndnuas N inaur,
Merchandise, Dwellings, Houaehold J
Vessels in purt and their cary "a. and ~
W. asAns, loss or damage by Gre, on Il
MI lDerAi terms ~ other first class con
WIN, BuRRELt, SECRETARY,
j. N. WYCKoFF, Jr., AAsis,an, so,.
HOME LIFE INSURANCECoMpl
Court -, Brooklyn, and iii H.
oTk.-MutuAl. with a cash oapitaI ~ a 4
vosted In stocks Of the State Of Nav ",
class bonds and mortgages.
4 WALTER q. GRIFFITI
GE0 g. RIPLEY, sec'y.
This Company has adopted a princs
oil To prevent the lapse ~ any policy And
70 the aasured in every case all the sss,,r |.
their payments will provide for. our MAJ,
nos spprehend, therefore, that their inabi
the premium Al any future time will
Ices of what they have paid.
Our prOsrectus and other publications y.
grAtuitouslyt n all who require Il
Coed Agents wanted, aud will be tre.,o
"'oe' n'erA 'eriS' ial1 al
NEW YORK EQUITABLE INsI
Company Office No. b5 WAL a. onf.
over n. Cash capital f2ln,OOO with a lar
Chartered Aprtl, 1923. This old es,ablisl
pAny continues " insure against los q +. A
Ore on as favorable terms as other respona
panies.
RICHARD J, THORNE, Pre.S
JOHN MILLER, scor,t tAry.
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NO. 40 EXCHANGE PLACE
October Tth, 1891.
All persons are cautioned against buying or M
go.ia'ing 'ne following s.i0 per cent, hreasurv
~. No. 1881 for $500.
Noa, n, SO 6,s26, 9T s2s, for sioO zach. n,v,,l.
10 the order Of CARPENTER A HILL, ths san,o
having been obtained by fraud, and their psymeat
being stopped. 'AoA'
oSu'llS KETCHUM, SON a co
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he lived the Improvisation - an AGE
That never shs. return. Ills soul oi Are
VS. Nndlei by the health u tie rude time
lie lived in"
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DErvrnsTRH.
GENERAL BUsuyEep.

RRUsHEs OF EVERY DESCRIPTIONS At
Ith. prush Fsc.ory, SO Pearl =, Hsrper's Build
ING. Al articles a reesonsbls prices, wholesale and
rvesil JOHN Z. HoPPnI- 80 Pe~i =. y ss-1sl
CASH PAID FOk OLD aKWBPAPERR
Opemphless and blank books Of svcry ds~ortpsaon
bTOCkwuL q khnR90k,
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O6 CENT HAIR DYE-BEST IN USE
81 BRIE5TS Columbian Hair Dye can be had
at 9l Eighth ave: ls0 Allen st; Houston n, Cur Az
ID; s4o Grand ss 415 Hudson 1t; 1876 Sixth av; Be-
cond ave- and 3Oth st; Sl5 Eighth ave; 1876 Hudson
st; 2I2 Division ST. ass Fourth ave; IL Avenue ID:
and ia Division n. BROOKLYS-lO6 Fulton st; 2GO
Court st cor. Myrtle and CARL st and corner
Franklin Myrtle Avea. wILLIANsHURgH-Cirand
street, Nos 80, l9O 900, 2i2 and 3I2 South 9th and
sth south 9th and Tth South ~ and 9th Alsn by
Druggists generally. Depot 40 South second st
WlliAmsburgh, between Second and Third streets
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KETCHUM, son Ill co
pROPosAIs FnR faso ooo ,.crNrnI,

PROPOSALS FOR t25O, 900 central
Park Improvement Pund Stock of lsTs -"
bealcd prupoaals will be received Al the Comp,roI
ler's once until Monday, the tenth day of Febrn.
ATy, 1869, a two O'Clock p. NJ, when Lis aune viii
be publicly opened, for tho whole or any part ot ,bs
sum ot two hundred and any thousand dnllAru al
the "Oentral Park improvement Fund gtonk .
authorized by chap. 50 of the Laws of 1891 and h,
a.. an ordlnAnce Of the Common Council, approved bj
the Mayor, October 18th, 1851.
The said stock will bear inbrest Il the rata n st
per oens. per annun- payable quarter yearly, end
he principal will be redeenahe Nov. ist 1910
The proposals. will state the amount OF stock da-
sired, and the price per hundred dollars there
OF and the persons whose proposals. are aocep,sd
will be required W deposit with the Chamberlain of
.he city, within tan days ater the opendna Of ,hs
bids the sums awarded " them respectively, in.
cluding the prorniums the same
On presenting " the Oomptroler the recadpts of
The Chamberlain for such Deposits the parties will
be entitled " receive certificates for equal amounts
Of the par value u the stock, bearing intere, fop
the dates Of payments.
Each propositiou should he scaled and endor.,s,
.Propossals for Central Park Improvement, Fund
Stock" and the same enclosed In second envel.
ope, addressed 70 the Comptro1er
The right IL reserved " reject any or ali Of TIA
bids " oonsdered neoessary W protect or promoss
The Interests Of the dty.
RoBT. T. HAws, ComptroIlsr,
City ~ New York, Department of Finance, Crmp-
eollers Offioe- January Q, ls62 i29 qawW. Mtbsii
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susCKLLANEOUs.
IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT
ALL ARTICLES
YOR SOLDIERs
SHOULD By SENT
AT HALF RATES,
BY HARNDENB EXPRESS "a BROADWAY
THEY SEND 10 OUR TROOPS AT ALL POINTS,
PORT ROYAL.
FORTRESS MONROE,
BALTIMORE,
WASHINGTON
HATTKRAB. Ac. fell a4sc.IOq
A L. BATTERSONB FURNITURE PACK
"A. ing establishmnLe16 Sinh av,ne.r aO,n s,i ali
kinds OF rich ordinary furniture, pianoa pier or
mantle slassea, rich china and gtatusry, pack al
and boxed In ue bea manner Tor shipping; lAree
wagons for removing furniture In the oily or 70 tRs
Sountry. N. B.-A. L. n. has ths whole buildina, !,
0e BiTth av, for storaTe Of furniture al slac.iM
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CFNTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JRRS.
S-Frum fo,A OF CortlAndt suest-C,nneclu .
Hampton Junction with Delaware, LackAV q
Western RAilrOAd, and at EltOn with Labi4h \
ley Raroad and it's connections, forming a d a
line " PITrsBu re and the WEST, without char
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V.WEE DROP" GIN-IMPORTED Ii
w cases containing dozen stone jugs. s0
cases now landing sN ship " Henry" frrm Rnltar.
dam. For sale BY JOHN p. KKLLoGG a co.
Sole Importers, ~ Water ri. feT ssiiA
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SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES-GRRAT
- reduction In prices Ths beas and oheans.,
leedles In the market, - lis Elm a., A. d. PkR-
NOT. hAnufAntursr. iaae 9lsc.iil
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ONE q
tHA|
VIII
three |
isontl
Al Sc
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TIE C0-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
- exiting under the name and finn of JOHN
TRACEY co Ia dHsnlvrd by the withdrawal OF
JOSEPH r. RICE. The business will be carried
on, A. heretofore, by the undersigned, under the
same name, who alone are authorized u settle up
the affairs Of the old hrm. Store and Office In New
York, 100 Water 81. JOuS TRACEY DANIEL,
A. PATCH, Albany, ls,h Dec. 1851. d22 Tgac'lls
LIMITED STATES AGENCY
~ FOR
NATIONAL LOAN.
OrTGOK ~ KETUuUM, Boz 4 Co.,l
No ~ Exchange Place. Z
TREASURY NOTES ISSUED FOR THE NA-
1lONAL LOAN, bearing interest," at the rate of
$40 per cent, per annum, payable N order Of sub
scribtr, or directed, and of ihe various denomi-
nations, can now be had At this Office, Immediately
upon depost therefor In gold or current funds Or
ders nom the country, accompanied by check, sup
Ilied by return mail.
SIX PER CENT. TWO YEAR TREASURY
noThs kECRlyED At PAR AND INTEREST
IN PAYMENT FOR THE ABOVE.
ocs u'ils MORRIS KETCHUM.
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NEW YORK EQUITABLE INsI
Company Office No. 6s wall a. npfsi
over n. Cash capital f2ln,NOO with a lar.,
Chartered Aprtl, 1923. This old establiai,
pAny continues " insure against los o {. d :
are on as favorable terms as other respons
panies.
RICHARD J. THORNE, Prs.l
JOHN MILLER, Secret tAry,
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To Be continued
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k'ROSTED FEET AND CIIIl.Bl.AIyS-
RKLIEr QUICK AND CERTAINLY using
OI. BOBHs MAGIC CREAM LINIMENT. Dep4
20 0resnvich - and druggis- generally. Price
o0|. jA2o 2laoslOA
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Tbs COMPANY nsures Property Z
Loes or Damage by hre, on ~ n I
similar Institutions.
TEUNIs J. BER(
JAMES n. THoMPeON, Jr, Sc
GEO. W. HUNT, Assistant.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

Losses BIZ THE FLOoDs.--In the course OF
the late Discussion in tbe Assembly, on the
Federal war tax, various estimates we're
made as to the value Of property destroyed
by the December and January foods. These
estimates ranged from $27 100000 to SAT-
100000. The Bulletin,in review of the SUBJ
iect, puts down the loss as not to exceed
SIS 900 900. and the Union estimates 1t at
near $3O,OOO,OO The wide difference 10
these estimates shows that none OF them
can te based upon reliable dats. The
losses must have greatly exceeded the sum
stated by the Bulletin; but probably the
other estimates are all too high. The az
sessment of this year will give as some data
by which we can approximate to the Zeal
losses sustained. Nearly all the property
destroyed in the mining counties was Of
that character that is taxed-such as
fumes, di.ches, bridges, mining tools, etc
The damage occasiOned by the filing up OF
mining claims was small in comparison
With other losses.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

Tue ATTACHMENT LAw.-The Bulletin, Of
Tuesday, contains petition to the Legisla-
ture, signed by large number Of business
men offs. Francisco. tn favor Of Senator Van
Dykes amendment to the attachment law.
The leading feature Of the bill IL, as we have
before stated, that whenever an attachment
= Issued BY one creditor, the property of
the debtor shall be divided among all bis
creditors IN proportion to their demands
The bill has met with some opposition at
San francisco, bat Is generally approved
by business men.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

THE HuNTER-LANE EXPEDITION. -Of late
there has been some dispute as to whether
Gen. Hunter or Gen. Jim. Lane was to
have command Of the army now organizing
at LeavenwOrtb, aud supposed to be deslin-
ed for operations in Arkansas and Texas.
The question is finally settled, and it seems
that Hunter is TO have command, and Lane
ia TO hold a subordinate position. In ans.
swer 10 Senate resolution, the Secretary
of War encloses the instructions Of the Ad.
jutant General. The order to Gen. Hunter
says: "The General-in.C Chief desires II to
be understood that command independ.
cut Of you is not given to Gen. Lane, but
he In to operate to all proper extent under
yonr supervision and control"
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

The BLoCKADE.--A Liverpool dispatch
mentions report that insurance is daily
effected upon ships aud cargOes to run
the blockade of the Southern ports, and
gives the premiums said to be paid. Near.
ly all the vessels Insured are steamers oI
1900 tons. There is probably no truth what
ever in the report. If The blockade was as
inefficient as come Of the English papers
pretend to believe. cargo Of cotton would
occasionally be received at Liverpool.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

TAG FLooDs.-SurveyOr General Hough'
ton is desirous of having Information about
the late foods, to be deposited in the State
archives. The following are the points on
which be desires facts:
The extreme hight above low water at any
well designated point upon streams in your
county. Date Of highest water. The general
depth over the adjacent lands. The approximate
quantity Of land overhowed in your county.
If the banks Of the streams have been seriously
affected, state in what manner and to what ex-
tent. If any bars were formed, or considerable
change of channel occasiOned, state the facts
and circumstances. II there was much deposit
upon submerged lands, state the general depth
and character Of it. Upon swamp and over
flowed lands, state the depth Of water and gen
eral direction of the current, depth Of deposit,
etc. 1t is suggested, also, that all persons haV,
ing facilities for doing so, should be requested
to mark distinctly, upon large trees or other oo
iects not liable to removal, the point of high
est water.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

CoLUMBus EvACUATED.-A Cairo dispatch,
OF The 4lh inst, brings positive intelligence
that Columbus has been evacuated by the
rebels, and Is now occupied BY the Federal
troops. The r,bels destroyed their FORTH
cations, thre their cannon 10 the river, and
the last of them left on the afternoon Of Ibe
I'd. The place was occupied by the FEEDER
ais The same evening. The rail road bridges
we're burned and the track torn up for six
miles. There we're $4,000 rebel troops 10
the place, who left by river transportation.
1t is reported that the officers have become
unpopular, and the meu demOralized and
reckless. Two months ago, the rebels had
possession Of all southern Kentucky, but
now have not even q foOt.hOld in the State,
and as matters are now going they wi II
room be driven from Tennessee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

In NORTHERN ALBANIA Cairo dis
patch, of the 4th inst, states that reg-
ment of Federal troops, taken from Fort
Henry last week up the Tenne%ee river.
now occupy Florence in Northern Alabama
This town is at the head Of navigation on
the Tennessee river, and within eight or
ten miles of the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad. By taking possession of this
road, the States of Louisiana aud Mississip-
pi will have no means of direct cOmmuni'
ton With the rebel army in Virginia; In
other words, the Confederacy will be cut
In too, and each half will be compelled, In
q great measure, TO do the remainder Of the
fighting on its own hook. The late Occu
patton of Nortbern Alabama and Arkansas
gives the Federals a foot hold in every
State In the Union.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

BULLET PRooF VEsTs.-Colonel Cass, OF
the ninth Massachusetts Regiment, lately Ie-
ceived by express one of the newly patented
bullet proof vests-a present from his wife.
Externally it has the appearance Of an ordina-
ry army vest, but there is lining Of double
wire net work, that not only seems impervious,
but upon actual experiment proved to be so to
shots from revolver at ten PAGES. The vast
men examined it with curious interest. The
men say, however, they are willing to risk their
heads, necks, bodies and all against the shots
Of the rebels, il they do not shoot better than
in their recent battles.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06
EVENING, MARCH 9, 1862.
CoErIscArIoE.--A bIII ls nOw pending be-

CoxFIscATIOE.--A bill is now pending be-
fore Congress, providing for the connsca-
ton of the property Of all persons found in
arms against the Government, their aiders
aud abetors, and the freeing Of their slaves.
We have no report of any test vote being
taken on the bill, and can form no opinion
as to the prospect of its passage. AS far as
known, 1t is supported by Republican Con-
gressmen only, aud It is safe to say that
such extreme measures are disapproved by
all other parties In the loyal States. The
bill was under discussion 10 the Senate, on
the 4th inst., and the telegraph furnishes
us brief abstract of Senator McDougalPs
speech in opposition to its passage. he
oroted from Justice Story and other wri-
ters, showing that private property should
not be conHscated, and argued that the pro-
visions Of the bill relating 10 the freeing of
slaves was unconstitutional. He quoted
from the declaration of the President and
Secretary of State to show that an entirely
different policy bad been declared by the
Government, and Contended that magma
nimity was the grentest virtue o! victOrs-
It is understood that the President is OppOR-
cd to the bill. and If It becomes a law II
will have to pass over bis veIo.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

MURDER AT CAVE CITY.-A French mer-
chant named De FOntambert, who has for
years done business at Cave City in Calayeras
county, says the Stockton Independent, was
early last week murdered by some ruffians for
81 500 in gold dust which he was carrying to
San Andreas for exchange. This is the second
time within two years that Mr.. De Fontam-
bert's life was attempted by robbers. He was
a most estimable gentleman, highly educated,
polished in his manners, and member Of
distinguished French family. The murderers
had not been taken at the time our information
was sent.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06
OVERLAND MArL.-A concurrent resOlu

OVERLAND MAH--A concurrent resolu-
tion, concerning the overland malls. intro
duced 10 the Senate by Mr.. Kutz of this
county, has passed that body. The resOlu-
tiOn urges upon Congress the necessity OF
establishing 9 distributing Office at some
convenient point in Nevada Territory, aud
having the mail brought into California by
three routes-the Henness, Placerville, and
Big Tree route. An arrangement Of this
kind is much aeeded for the convenience Of
the people living in the northern and south
ern sectiOus Of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

TIE SINCERE DESIRE or ENGLISH STATES
MEN.-The Fart of SALISBURY said, 10 q late
speech:
l. in common with almost every English
statesman, sincerely desire the rupture OF the
American Union. 1t has been the policy OF
England to brook no rivalry, especially in the
direction Of her own greatness. We justly fear
the commercial and political rivalry Of the Uni
ted States. With population Of thirty mill
ions now, they will soon, il not checked, over
shadow Great Britain. We cannot look up
on such a monstrous growth without apprehen-
sion."
4. gratifying to every loyal American
to know that tue English statesmen are
likely to be disappointed in their hopes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

RATHER HAsTY.-The United States steam
frigate Lancaster was lying in the harbOr Of
Panama when the news of the belligerent atti-
tude Of England in relation to the "Trent" af-
fair was received. The Lancaster in order to
be ready for any emergency double-shotted her
guns. The fact becoming known to the Brit
ish war steamer Tartar-rather saucy name
which was lying within range Of the Lancas-
drew up within fighting distance Of Uncle Sans
vessel. Later dispatches, however, brought as
surances Of peaceful nature, and thus ended
what might have been the first blow between
England and the United States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06
ANTICIPATED BATTLE IN New Mexico

Al Eastern dispatch. of March Sd, says:
The Santa Fe mail brings Fort Craig advices
to the l4th February. The enemy's whole force
was advancing from Almosa, where it has been
encamped. On the 18th, their pickets we're Is
miles below the Fort, having driven in our
scouts. Their forces are variously estimated,
but thought to be over 2 ZOO, mostly mounted,
and eight pieces Of artillery. The armies are
so near each other It is thought battle could
not long be delayed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

MAYnELD, convicted at Carson City of
the murder of Sheriff Blackburn, has been
removed the Curry's stone building, about
two miles from town. for safe keeping.
The soldiers, who had been detailed as a
prison guard, returned to Fort Churchill,
their duty having ended with Mayield' s
removal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06
a CARD.

The cOwardIy editor Of The Morning, Tran.
scriut. in the number Of March "a thoughI
DropeI "a to make something by. assailing me, BY
calling me the LATEST fellow lhf fhe world, and
stvling me a woOden-legged man as having
iunued one of his lots. Now as to my lszineSS
I will state that nearly one year ago sawed
wood at his door. when / had to stand on one
leg TO do il for him, TO the amount OF nIteen
dollars. and have received Oh1y about four ooi-
lars Of It yet, although have dunned him ior ~ y
two or three times. Now as to the lot, would
state that there was a vacant piece OF gF0and
that went on to, and was b6ftdinB renee
around it and setting out trees which ne mao
no title to. He came and tore Gown my fence.
drew his pistol and cooked it, and raved ano
swore that If did not get away from II he' E'
G. Waite, would shoot me. Now as to my
wooden leg. Any man OF any thing that pre-
tends to be man, that VIII stoop so low as TO
stiQmatise man by calling him wooden ieg-
oed mana misfortune that be could not avoid,
which is great misfortune to him. IS mean,
contemplate, low-live vagabond as ever run on
earth. No one that crosses his path escapes
his tongue. This world could spare all Of h1S
kind and not miss them much, only for the bet
ter. Now when the coward reads this he can
shoot away with his items, for shall not take
notice enough OF il to answer it, unless 1t is ac-
tually necessary to do so. / could say much
more but desist from doing so.
GEO. s. S. GETCHRLL.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

CAPsIzED.-The schooner TolO was cap
sized on the morning Of FEBRUARY 23d. at
the American Station on San Juan Island.
and nine persons drowned, viz: Capt. Ma
IoDey, Wm. Sherlock, secOad mate, two
brothers named Anderson, peanen, the
China cook, and four pass.n .ngers named r.
A. Eddy, Wm. Garter, Mr.. Cox and Mr..
Ehlers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

OLD PREAcHERs.-The venerable Henry
Smith, in letter to the Western Christian
Advocate, says: 81 have thought it little re-
markable that the two oldest preachers on the
itinerant list in America, perhaps in the world,
Conference, and living not 10 miles apart.
Brother Joshua Wells IS 81, and am within
few months of SO, and and my wife 49,"
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

ILLINOIS SUGAR.-Mayor Holder, ofStock-
ton, has received some specimens Of sugar
aud molasses, manufactured from the Chi.
nese sugar cane grown in Illinois. The su
gar has pleasant taste, and resembles the
New Orleans article. Mr.. Holden intends
to plant . few acres of the cane this sum.
mer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

JOHN Bulls PLAN.-A Madrid SPAIN pa
per. which is of course good authority in such
matters, declares that the plan Of the London
Cabinet, in case Of a war with the United
States, is to direct simultaneous lombard
ment, BY three naval divisions, Portland, Bos-
ton, and New York. Another feet will attack
Fortress Monroe, and ascend the Potomac to
Washington.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

FLOATING PRoPERTY.- The Colusa Sun
says that the residence Of Judge Hamlin, near
the Buttes, was foated off, during the first food,
taking sail into a neighboring slough for
about mile. 1t was there tied up, when the
next freshet came along and foated it down
the slough for four miles further. That house
can scarcely be said to be apermanent improve
ment upon the land Of its owner.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

MORE MAJOR GENERALs.-A Washington
dispatch TO the New York papers, says
Mcdowell, Burnside, Buell., Pope. Curtis.
McClernard, G. F. Smith and Lew. Wallace,
have been nominated to the Senate fer Ma.
jpr Generals.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

Losses BY TUE CHARLESTON FIRE.-The
Charleston Mercury estimates the losses by
the late cOnfagration in that city at ST..
100000. A considerable proportion of this
was insured by local companies, all but one
OF which are bankrupt and cannot pay the
whole amount Of their risks.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

THE Santa Cruz Sentinel says that il is ru-
mored in Monterey that party of prospectors
have discovered the source from whence the
Indians of olden time got their silver. The
lead is in the Carmel mountains, Is miles from
Monterey, and is said to assay $l,7OO to the
ton Of ore.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

THIEvING AT CAIRo.-The Government
contracted for 5,500,0O0 feet of lumber, deliver
ed at Cairo, for 50 so per thousand. Chang
ing the bills, the agent who delivered it made
the Government pay $40 50-thus stealing, in
this single transaction, s., 900.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-03-06

No NEws.-We are informed that no
Eastern dispatches were received across the
continent yesterday-the wires being cut
OF order at some point east of III, noun
tains.