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The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

GRASS VALLEY GAS ComPAEY.-A COM
pany has been organized at Grass Valley
for the purpose of erecting gas works
Hessrs. Wm. Loutzenhiser, E. Mclaughlin,
VIM. X. Spencer. J. Henderson and Charles
C. Smith are named as Trustees for three
months. The National says of the enter
prise:
The advantage Of the use Of gas over any
other material for light is too apparent to need
any remarks from us. The immunity from
danger by FIRE, would warrant even an increased
expense in using this material, in preference 70
anything else; but facts abundantly show that
this advantage is not only gained, but also that
il is especially desirable on the score OF econ
omy and convenience. 1t is the intention of the
projectors to make it home institution owned
and conducted by our own citizens, the sub
scription list for stock being open to all, thus
keeping in our own town and in the hands of
our own people, some $40, 900 or more per an
mum, that now finds its way below forimported
material for lights. The enterprise will not
only go ahead from its present start, but will
also prove essentially remuneratiye.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

The FLOOD OF l828-The Stockton lnde-
pendent, on the authority of Capt. Webber,
discredits the statement of the "aged Mex
ican" in regard TO the great food of The win
ter of 1928. It says:
Captain Webber, who has lived in this valley
for the last twenty years, says he never saw the
water as high prior to 1852 as it was that year.
There are still old attaches of the Hudson Bay
Company, living In this part Of the State, who
trapped and hunted in the valleys of the Sacra-
mento and San Joaquin for fifteen years before
Capt. Weber came to the country, or thirty
five years ago. They confirm the Captain's
statement, and add that for the fifteen years
prior residence Of themselves there was no food
equal to that Of 1852.
Captain Webber's personal experience
amounts to nothing, as be was not here in
1928 when the great flood occurred. But
there was party of trappers in the employ
of the Hudson Bay Company, who spent the
winter of 1928 10 the Sacramento valley,
and if any of them are now living they will
tell different story from that given above.
Capt. Thomas Mckay, who was with the
party, told US 10 Is49 that the winter was
the most gevere OF any he had ever expe-
rieneed on this coast. He came to Oregon
when a child, with the party sent out BY
John Jacob AstOr, and has speot bis life on
this coast.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

WEATHER CYCLEs.-We published last
week an extract from the Napa Reporter,
on the subject Of weather cycles. That pa
per, judging from the severe winters of
1929, 1S49 so, and lS6l-62. advanced the
theory that the eliminating periods of bad
winters occur upon this coast every twelve
yelrs. But this theory is discredted by the
fact that the winter of 1852 So was fully as
stormy as that Of 1880, and certainly much
solder. The winter of l846-47 was also
very cold and stormy, but the present bas
been much worse winter than eiLber of
the three. We hare doubts as to whether
there are any causes that will bring about
bad winters at stated periods. though it
seems that su,h theory has been advane-
ed and supported by scientific men of West
ern Europe. DR.. Logan, an intelligent me-
teorological observer Of Sacramento in bis
monthly report for January, says that our
observations have been Of too short dura.
tiOn to enable as to approximate to any
conclusion as to our weather cycles. A
long SERIES Of observations are peguiFed to
beHowbined and anslyzed, in such man.
der that general laws may be separated
from ACCIDENTAL distuBBOnSes, before truth
eau be extracted oV fact established.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

MAIL BAG FOUNn.-One Of tie Nevada
mail bags, which was lost By the upsetting
Of a boat neer MarysvillO, sOmeweehs ago,
was picked up by Mr.. Shepherd on bis
ranch just below MaFysvlle. on the 4lh
inst. The papers were reduced TO pulp,
but the letters were saved, and found to
contain packages for San Francisco, Saora-
mentO, Marysville. Oroville, Shasta, and
La Porte. The packages we're dried and
duly forwarded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

CALAvRRAs EXEMPTED - Amid all the
rushing torrents from the mountains, it seems
somewhat singular that the Calaveras has been
exempted from a food This river did not
rise by four inches as high as it did last year.
This is doubtless owing to the fact that new
channels were made near its source, that bore
the waters into other streams.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

FRUIT TREES, ETc-.Messrs. A. p. Smith
d Co., PrOprietOrs of the Pathological Gar
dens, Sacramento. have for sale the choicest
varieties Of fruit and shade trees, garden
seeds, etc. We call attention to their ad-
NertisemenE which will be found ip another
column.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. 8, 1862.

BUSINESS CHANGE.--Mr. A. ?. CHURCH,
who has been connected with the NEVADA
DERocRAT since 1856, as one Of the proprie-
tors, has sold his interest to Mr.. CHAs. Z.
BuRcHFIELD. The business affairs Of the of
fee will be conducted as heretofore, no change
being made except in the proprietorship.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

SAN Francisco ELEUTION.-The election
10 San Francisco, on Saturday last, for
Assemblyman in place of Mr.. Otis, resulted
10 the election of Mr.. WorthingtOn. Union
Democrat, ty large majority, The vote
stood: WOrthingtOn, 3,s6sS Lake, 1885.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

ExPELRED.-SenatOr Bright was expelled
from the Senate on the 9th inst. The Sen
atOrs who voted against his expulsion were
BOyard, Sowan, Carlisle, Harris, Kennedy,
Latham, Nesmitb, PearOe, Powell, Rice,
Salisbury Teneyck, Thompson. and Wiley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

IT is stated that Justice CsArsn's property
near Nashville, Tennessee, valued at S9O,-
900, has been seized by the rebels.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

s. +. DAILY UNoN.-We have received
the, first number of this paper, the prOspsc-
tusOf whiOh has already becn noticed. II
is publisqed. by.J. E. Leeg 4 Co., aud cir
culated free..
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

THE NEVADA LIBRARY have received from
Senator Latham the Report of Maj. Della
field. on "Tbe Art of Wan 10 ESrope," pub
lished by order of the Senate, Maj. Della
hciG was one Oithe military commissioners
hent to Europe during the Crimean War.
HoNIcIDEN VIRGINIA. GTY.-A private
dlspateh was received In Nevada yesterday,
from Virginia City stating that Billy Brown,
formerly of Nevada, was. killed by Jack
Williams, The night before. No particulars
are given.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

FoRTaEss MONRoE.-The Government is
taking measures to strengthen Fort Monroe,
probably ia anticipation of foreign war.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

THE laIo cold weather east of the noun
tains has frozen Washoe lRke.tO the thick
ness Of five inches Skaters are amusing
themselves on it, and parties are cutting
and, storing away the ice.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

Wis are indebted to Mr.. Sargent for. the
Patent Office Report for 1906 also, for
variety Of garden seeds from the Patent
Office.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
To OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES residing

To COrrespOndents.-Pati residing in
any part of the State, however distant, who may de-
sire the opinion and advice of Dr. Young on their
speotive cases. and who think proper to submit a
written statement of such, in preference to holding
personal interview respectfully that their
communications will be held mOstsa DR.. Young
takes this opportunity of observing that all letters
are only opened and replied to by himself and the
atterss promptly as possible If the case be fully
and candidly desoribsd personal communications
will.be superseded, instructions for diet regimen
and the general treatment Of the ITSELF (nclu-
ding the remedies will be forwarded without delay
and in sucha manner to convey idea of the
purport Of the letter or parcel so transmitted.
e5g 0face, Isl Clay street. sanFran0isco.
Consultation gratis. j. C. Y0UNG, MD.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

NEw PAPER.-George H. Crosette, of the
Butte Record, contemplates starting new in
dependent paper in San Francisco, shortly. as
we learn fromthe San Francisco Journal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

PERsoNAL-GeO. II. Crossette, editor of
the Butte Record, who has been absent at
the East for some months, returned on
late steamer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

The city of Galveston, Texas, has been
evacuated by the rebel troops, and the Fed
erals can take possession whenever they
deem. it expedient.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
NErada gelaufrat.

Thomas BOyce is our Agent for san Francis
CO. He Is authorized to receive ADVERTISEMENTS anu
collect and receipt for the same
A. BndIam, Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento,
10 receive advertisements and collect for the same
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
EVERGREEN TREES

CaliFor ia Arbor Vjtp or CsClar, Sugar Pine sn-..
FRS leodar Cedar. Cypress, etc lersons ords-
particular varieties Of fFruit Trees, will pleass '
tiOB whether they will allow us to graihd, IN y.
we hx'e nge thslarticulsr varieties named-WewiI
however, in'allic1ser, adhere to the orders as r..
possibN-andiwhen allowed to substitute vsr;e.a
will give kindA OF the sdne class ordered. az Eor.
Aut.nKR LsEit-or Winter Fruit. H
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

The rebel troops under Floyd, in West
epn Virginia, have been ordered to Bowling
Green, Kentucky.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08

IdE CoLDEsT DAY.-Tuesday, of last week,
wwasthe coldest day ever experienced at San
Francisco AT sunrise the thermometer. stood
at 22 degrees above zero.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
!, 200, 600 FOREIGN GRAPE w.,
The Largest 4 Finest Selected s,o,,.
For Wine G. Table Use in the St...

We are prepared to sell the aBrvein l4roe =,
quantities, at Greatly Reduced Prizes from pr,via
years and lower than the same kinds are s,iI @ ''@
Eastern catalogues. Also. THE CALIFORNTa 80 o. r.
VINE, of two years growth. ''nfs
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
NURSERY STOCK, CONSISTING OF
SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL rerr

Locust, American Elm, Maple, Linden, Nulbe,..
Poplar, Usage Orange, Weeping Willow Cas@m
Laburnum, or Golden Chain et0., etc. N"'''O'
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
BIRTHS.

In this city, Tuesday February 4th, the wife Of Mr.
Joseph B. Gray, Ot'a son.
At Washington, Thursday February 9th, the wife
Of Mr. Frank Cramer of daughter.
In San Francisco. Monday February Sd, the
wife Mr.. Henry Z. WALL of a son.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
FRUIT TREES.

THE subscriber offers the presen,
i season an extensive assortment of FRIIrs -
AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, Sbruh. ~ ~
Greenhouse Plants, &c.
The Nevada Democrat., 1862-02-08
GARDEN SEEDS. "a
A. large and varied stock of
Home Grown Garden and Field Seeds

All of which are guaranteed TO be of our orn orur.
ing and being the present seasons crop all are wa,
ranted to be fresh and genuine,
Catalogues Of the above are now ready for mailing
to all applicants Tres of chargs- All orders must S
accompanied with the cash 10 'receive attention.
Tree and Seed Depot, No. 20 J bstwsen Cd and a
sweets, Sacramento A. 7. SMITH. Propnetor
Jan. s. lS62.-3m. PomOlOgical Gardens
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
The Advance Movement

The pressure brought to bear onCongress,
says the Washington correspondent of the
World, the Executive and the heads of the
army, for an advance movement, is beyond
all precedent in the history of this war.
The "On to Richmond" fever was nothing
to it !; but this time there is certainly more
reason for the public impotence than there
was then. The mails came laden down
with letters to prominent men urging an
attack upon the rebels stronghods. 1t is
manifest that the feeling is shared in by
nearly every person high in authority, and
it is military exigencies alone and the wi |
of the general commanding that prevents
the word forward" being given. There
are indications of advance in every direc.
tion yet the same could be said at any
time during the last three months. Furs
loughs are not permitted our army has not
gone into winter quarters, and the accumu-
lation of military material is enormous.
These tell their own story.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
Bridge Burning i'm tennessee

The Cincinnati Commercial says: We
happen to know that the bridges were burn
ed in East Tennessee pursuant to an under-
standing with the Government, and that Gen.
Sherman made solemn promise, that as
soon as the news Reached him of the de
struction be would certainly push a
strong column through Cumberland Gap,
or some other gap, to the assistance of the
uprisen Union men. Alter the news of the
battle of Wild Cat, the time fixed for burn-
ing the bridges was changed, and they were
burned a week sooner than was originally
intended, as it was thought desirable 70 cut
off reinforements from Zollicoffer just as our
troops would be chasing him through the
defes of the mountains.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
State Liquor Law.

The ineficiency of the State Liquor Law
of Massachusetts, as shown by the report
of the general agent, just made, is the butt
Of much ridicule. The Mayor of Boston
calls the attention of the legislature to this
subject. He says.
The various brands of choice and CONS
mon liquors thus sold under the sanction of
the State, it would be difficult to lind ex
celled in any other establishment, while the
quantity kept on hand and the cupital in
vested, proves that either wide spread
epidemic, requiring active stimulants for its
cure, is continually raging in the rural
towns of the Commonwealth, or that it is
used as beverage contrary to the statute
made and provided.
There can be no reasonable objection to
the State liquor agency for the convenience
or benefit of the rural towns. But to in-
sist upon a law remaining upon the statute
book which is absurd in. its provisions, is
disregarded by its own agents, and is not
pretended to be enforced in our courts, re-
fusing all legislation by which it may be
regulated, is unworthy of the intelligence
of Massachusetts Legislature. l..ts,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
Senator Summers Speech,

The speech of Senator Sumner on the
Trent affair is almost as long as the mes
sage of our wordy mot worthy Governor.
He shows now entirely the adjustment
which our government has made of the
case is in accordance with our traditional
policy, and how completely we should have
forsworn our largest and truest interests,
had temporary irritations and patriotic pre-.
JUDGES led US to abandon this policy. He
also appreciates the immense prospective
advantage which we, in common with all
the world, will derive from the settlement {:
Two wicked men, ungrateful to their coun.
try are let loose with the brand of Cain upon
their fOreheads. Prison doors are opened ::
but principles are established which will help
to free other men, and to open the gates of the
sea. Never before in her active history has
Great Britain ranged herself on this side. Such
an event is an epoch. Nouus secorum mas citur
Ordo. To the liberties of the sea this Power is
now committed. To certain extent this cause
Is now under her tutelary care. Thus is the
freedom of the seas enlarged, not only by linn
iting the number of persons who are exposed
to the penalties of war, but by driving from it
upon its waves. To such conclusion Great
Britain is irrevocably pledged. Nor treaty nor
bond was needed. 1t is sufficient that her late
appeal can be indicated only by a renuncia.
ton of early, long.continued tyranny. Let her
bear the rebels back. The consideration is
ample; for the sea became free as this peni-
tent Power crossed it, steering westward with
the sun, on an errand of liberation.
Mr.. Summers speech created marked
impression favorable to himself. The alb
sence of any allusion in his speech to the
negro question demonstrated his ability and
willingness to rise superior to the one idea
attributed to him, and the scathing expo.
sition OF British inconsistency in regard to
the right II search, and the dignifed re.
Duke he administered to England, exhibited
his capacity to regard public affairs with
the eye OF genuine statesman.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
The Impending Battle.

We have news that General GRANT was
within twelve miles of Columbus on Thurs
day, but the place where be was going was
not permitted to be known. Another dis
patch says be has ordered all the hospitals
at Cairo to be in readiness, which looks as
if he was expecting to be in action soon,
and at no great distance from that point.
Reports from Paducah says heavy firing
was heard up the Tennessee river yesterday.
There are copjectures however that this
expedition is to cooperate with Gen. BUELL.
in some movement of great interest, and
that Columbus forms only an incidental
plan of interest in connection with the ex.
petition, and that the Cairo and Paducah
forces are merely to hold the Confederates
now at Columbus in check, to prevent the
reinforcement of Bowling Green, whilst
Gen. BUELL. assaiIs the latter intrenchment.
Or, it may be, that a column is to move
on Nashville, with the hope of soon attain
ing Memphis, which, after all, is the key to
the Mississippi valley, as we'll as all that
vast region supplied by the railroads con-
centrating there. Bowling Green and Nash.
vile in possession of the Union soldiers, and
Columbus must fall without fight, in Or
der for the rebels to make any sort of a
stand at Memphis.
Speculations, however, are useless now,
in view of the certainty that will develop
itself in few days. We can only pray for
the success of the Union army and patiently
await the result.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24

-Quar:ermaster General Meigs has pre-
ierred charges against Captain Reuben T.
Hatch, Assistant Quarternaster of Volun
teers. He is accused OF conduct unbe
coming an officer and gentleman" in hav~
ing, last December, at Chicago, paid for
$4,000 feet of lumber at the excessive and
exorbitant rate of $40 thousand, although
he knew that charge of fraud 10 the mat
ter was pending against one Wilcox, bis
clerk and agent at the time. te5' "a ~
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
The Telegraphic News

The rumor of further changes in the Cab,
met is not confirmed.
Among the rejected military nominations
in the Senate, We notice the name of GEO.
b. WOODS, of Minneapolis, for Commissary
of subsistence, with the rank of Captain.
Mr.. STAUNToN has been confirmed Secre.
tary of War, and Mr.. CAMERON as Minis
ter to Russia.
Owing to an arrangement of Secretary
CHASE with the bankers for the issuance of
Treasury Notes, the Committee of Ways
and Means will net at present report the
bill for further direct taxation.
JAMES q. LANE has been confirmed in
his seat as Senator from Kansas.
General Netherlands column has moved
from Cairo in the direction of BIandville, q
small town nearly equi-distant between
Cairo and Columbus, and other troops ore
following him. A reconnaissance by the
gunboats of Columbus explains the "heavy
firing" spoken of yesterday. The indica-
tons are that Columbus is to be attacked
by land and water.
In Congress the Committee on Ways and
Mems have introduced resolution for inn
posing direct tax, that will, with the tariff
on imports, secure a sum of not less than
$15O.0OOyOOO to pay the ordinary expenses
of Government, including the interest on
the national loan, and sinking fund. Sec.
rotary Chase estimates the revenue for the
current year at $4O,OOOOOO, which will
leave tax of $llO,0OO,OOO to be appor-
toned among the States.
By an arrival from England we learn
that confidence in continued peace was gain
ing ground, and consols had advanced to
the quotations before the Trent affair. The
news of the release of Mason and SlideIl
had not arrived when the steamer sailed.
A despatch from Frederick speaks of our
troops suffering repulse at Bath. They
were under the command of Gen. Kelly.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24

Notwithstanding the great scarcity OF
freights, the small amount of travel, and
the Southern blockade, which the line has
had to contend with during The past season,
it has been doing remunerative business,
having declared dividend of ten per cent
on the amount of capital Invested, at the
annual meeting held at st. Louis Oh the 2nd
inst.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 1862.
To the Editor Of the Pioneer and Democrat.
1t will interest your readers to know that
a squad of Minnesota boys arrived here
to night--exchanged. 1t was my good for
tune to meet them at the mastering office
at twilight. Their names you will find in
the papers. Mills of Red Wing, and some
st. Paul and st. Anthony boys are among
them. My care was to post off and get
them blanket, shirt, drawers, and pair of
stockings apiece. You may believe 1 was
glad to shake hands with them and cheer
them. They are for going straight to their
Regiment. Halsted is at Richmond, and
will be on in few days.. He would have
been sent home with the sick, but for his
hailing as an engineer.
Yours, I.V.I
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24

Garrett Davis, Andy johnson, Rice,
Latham, McDougal and Nesmith all voted
with the Republicans to empty the Wash
ington jails. Probably the insulting note
of Marshal Lamon to the Senate, prohibit
ing members access to the Jail, helped to
swell the majority for Grimes bill. Itpro-
vides that after every session of the Grand
Jury there shall be general Jail delivery
of all persons not under indictment and held
on final Judgment after conviction of a
crime. ......- ,.--.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-01-24

"A soldier in Col. Cowdin's regiment
writes home never knew was so capa-
BILE. l thought selling groceries was the
extent Of my capability, but it seems that
can build houses, oficiate in the hospital !;
and tomorrow, with a dry-goods clerk,
commence building the chimney of a new
hospital. ae199 q Ta" YIaIaDa 1854