February 20, 1862 (4 pages)

A. Badiam, fs our Agent for Sacramento, to receive advertisements and collect for the same. “PHUUSDAX EVENING, FEB. 20, 1862. “Tue Last Cuaxce.—The Richmond Ex. aminer, of January 16th, bas an elaborate article upon the war, and draws 4 gloomy picture of the rebel cause, It says that the Javt chauce of eseape from the uet which has been drawn around. the rebel States, ir, to leave all other expored: points at the merey of the Bederal troops, coneentrate a large foree at Bowling Green, under Gen, Sydney Jobueon, push a colemn across the Ohio river, and invade the Lake States, Powaibly this project, had it been acted on two mouths ago, might have succeeded to a certain extent, If the Confederates could have cooceutrated a euffigient force at Bowl. ing Green, to have defeated Buell, they could have pushed,on a large body of troops across the Ohio. But whatever, may, bave been the prospect of breaking the back of the anaconda, by « blow, at Bowling Green, . the chance is now lost, Gen. Johasen, who was pointed out asthe wan to lead the expedition and strike the blow, is new @ prieoner, together with.a good portion of bis troops. and if repgrts be true, the late Vederal euccesg. ha foreed the rebels. to evacuate Bowling Green and Colambus, and thus materially, contract thein line of defenses. Forston Iyrenreneses.—-Among the items of foreign news, we find the following, dated at London, February 2de. An interesting and-exciting debate is expected, soon after the opening of Parliument, on Gregory’s proposition to recognize the Southern Confederacy. Parliament, we believe, was to have met on the 6th inst., and, we should. not be at all surprised if: the motion adwising the recognition of the rebel Goverument was adopted by the House of Commons. Such a recognition, however, ae aootemplated by Mr. Gregory would: nob necesearily lead to a war with England; buat it would be evidence of, an unfriendly disposition towards the United, States, and in all probability would bring about diplomatic difficulties that would, in the end result in a conflict. If Gregory’s motion ia pressed toa vote immediately on, the meetivg of Parliament, it will probably pass; but if the vote is postponed until the news of the late Union victories reach England, the House of Commons will probably take no action in the matter. ees ornate st ™ en en nt Tus Nevapa.—Mr,.J. S,, Wall, who arriv. regi ed, in Nevada yesterday evening, direct from San Franoisco,, informs us.that there iga fair prospect of sawing the steamer Nevada. The first. attempt to.raise it proved unsucceseful—the chains. breaking and the steamer settling down again to the bot. tom; but the second,attempt was more successful; another set of chains, of sufficient wireogth to hold jts-weight, were put under the steamer, and. itis aow being gradually raised. Teiecraraic.—The telegraph line has been kept so constantly engaged to day,with private messages and newspaper dispatches. from the Eaat, that we have not been able to get any news dispatehes this afternoon. We understand tinat the line between Saoramento and Marysville will. be repaired and in working orden to-day, wliich wil) greatly releive, the line by way of Blacerville. Tus.Plagerville News, through the assist ance of come public-spirited citizens of dNacorville, who procured the necessary funds by a subscription, is.now receiving a short telegraphic dispatch daily from the eastern States, The telegram: in another column, relative to the capture of Price.and the reported evacuation of Columbus and Clarks. ville, is from.the dispateh to the News, Gen, Geant, of I}l[nois, was commanderin-ohiefof tha Federalsforces at Fort Donelgon, andiit.seems.that. moet of the. troops were also from Tlinoia,, MoClernand, the second in command, is an old Iilinois politician, aod one of the most, talented mea of the State. He was Gaptain of a company of Voluateors ta the Black Hawk war. Vesvvrys.—For an interesting account of the late eruption of Mount Vesuvius, see fourth page, _ La teEastern dispatches give 0 elgon. It seems tba d stole away f Pecans The Capture of Fort Donelson. the fort on Saturday night, with 5,000 men, without letting the commanding officer kuow of his intention, and the rebel prisoners denounce bim aso black-hearted traitor and coward. A St. Louis dispatch says that Gen. Pillow was taken prisoner, but a Chicago dispatch says he stole away with Floyd, The latter statement. is probably eorrect. The surrender took place at daylight on Sunday morning. Our forces were ready all night, and re commenced the attack op Sunday morning, when they were met by a white flag sent by Geo. Buckner, offering to surrender vhe fort, Fifteen thoweand mem were made prisoners, among them Generals Buckner, Jobnson, and Busbiod. The privovers were being veut to Cairo as fast as they could be loaded om steamers. The Federals captured three thousand horses, fifty-eight fleld picces, eeventeem heavy guos, twenty thousand stand of arme, and a large quantity of commissary stores. Phe Pederal loss will probably reach four bundved killed and eight bundred wounded. The evemy’s less is heavy, bat net so large as ours, The following, which seems to be the commencement of a connected sccount of the battle, is from a Chicago dispatch of the 18th: The fight at Fort Donelson was bloody and desperate. The right wing of our forces was composed of the Ist and 2d brigades of General McClernand’s division which bore the brunt of the enemy, who eommenced the attack by firing some grape into the 3lst and 29th Illinois, which were encamped at the extreme right. The first brigade, Col. Oglesby Neg ag oa was in.mediately drawn up in line in the folTowing order; the 13th at the extreme right; the Sth next, followed by the 29th, which sup. ported the right of Stewart's battery of light artitlery, with the 31st at the extreme left—all Hlinois regiments. The 2d division, Col. Wallace commanding, consisted of the Lith, 28th 45th, and 48th Illinois, with McAllister’s and Taylor's batteries of light artillery and four siege guns, attacking the enemy about 12,000 strong; the position of the ground was such that no more than one of our regiments could operate at the same time, while the rebels could bring nearly their whole force to bear against us. The first regiment to receive the rebel fire was the 18th, which fought with desperate couage until their ammunition was exhausted,, when they were forced to retize with, eonsideraable loss. Officers and men, were replaced.by: the 8th, which also fell back, in turn-—meanwhile, other regiments were lending such feeble aid as their position would! admit. Gen, Wallace was then ordered’ to reinforce McClernand, and sent two brigades of his division from: tte center. The 31st MMlinois, Col. Rogan, fought like veterans.and struggledjdefending Schwarts* battery, under a most —— fire unti} all the horses of the battery. with all the officers in chargeof: the guns were killed. The Lieut: Colonel, Acting, Major,,seven Captains and a number of Lieutenants of the 3ist were all killed) and the Colonel wounded, being nearly surrounded, Capt: Mc@ook, who had been, left in:command; drew whtat remained of the menboff the field, nots, however, until their lastiroundihadibeen fired and. they had com-menced to.drive the rebels. before them. The 2d brigade now, came up,.took the place and fought, desyeretely, losing a.great number of killed and wounded. , Evacuatep.—Eastem, dispatches, from different sources, annonoce that the rebel forces bave evacuated Bowling Green, and are supposed ta have fallen back for the purpoee of making a stand near Nashville. A dispatch of yesterday, mentions a report that they had also evacuated Columbus and Clarkeville, The latten town is on the Cumbeniand river, sume twenty or thirty miles abave. Bort Donelson, and on the line ofthe railroad’ ranning from Memphis to Bowling Green, If Columbus has been abandoned, as reported, it leaves the way open for te Federals to move down through West Tennessaa to Memphis. The-poesession of the railtoads-in, Tennessee,. by cut-. ting offtheir supplies,. it is believed, will force the rebels to abandoo Manassas. Price's: Awmy,-—We ure informed that the. Eastern dispatches, reeseived by the aesociated Press yesterday, announce the: capture of a large portian of Price’s army. We were.not able, however, to get any particulara,. The-capsaro-of Brice bimeelf, will have the effect to soutter his army, even if they are not captured. He has exbibited great tact and'ounning in keeping his forces together, andimaving. them.over, southeastern Missouri, Unnecessary.— A; late Wastington dispatohy,eays an order bas been issued’ from the Post Office Department, probibiting the circulation, in the Us S, Muails, of the Los Apgeles Star and OregoaDemocrat. Both of these papers are in the. interest. of the rebely,.aad have used their inflyence to de stroy our political iostitutions; but their efforts were entirely hatmless, and the attempty to suppress.tbhem was unnecessary: . "(From the Placerville NewsiBixtra. 7 oe 5 gr. Lovis, Feb. tb—Gen, Halleck telegraphed to MeCkillan today: “We have captured Brigadier-General Price. Colonel Dorsey, Colonel Cross, and Capt. Inge, of Price’s staff have aleo been captured.” Is is reported that Clarkesville and Columbus bave been evacuated by the rebels. pilates /thseeenslon McCLetia®’s Ponicy.— A writer, who is understood to be a member of Gen. McClel lan’s staff, thas speaks of bim iv a private letter, whieh has tonnd ite way into priot. The letter was dated the 32th of Jan., and says: I write warmly aboat Gen. McCTeRan, beeause I know and love the man. Your suggestions to attack Manassas even at the risk of defeat,onthe ground that we had better be beaten than rot to pieces,is not like your usual goodsense. Amy military man would tell you that to hurl our forces rgamst these strong intrenchments would be sheer madness. But Gen. McClellan hus them caught in their own trap. They are like a fox in a burrow with one hole, where they soon must be forced out, and then Gen. McClellan will fall upon them like a thunderbolt. The public will not then comlain of his want of energy. I tell you it will be so fearful as to have wailing and mourning wp from every Southern household. Knowing what I do, and have thus but barely hinted at as the grand plan of the campaign. I repeat that the rebels are doomed, and Secession will never again raise its hydra head in the land. The folds of the giant constrictor are now tightening around the rebelilon, and the comin papen . will see it crushed out completely an forever. Again I say, look out for “a short war and a desperate one.” Ne WSPAPERS AND THE MatLs.—A Wasbingtou correspondent, writing, Jan. 10tb, says: Mr. Colfax of Indiana bas reported from, the Post Office Committee, a bill prohibiting the carrying of penngenets outside of the mail, on any mail route of the United States, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to any company, person or agent who shall have at any time written authority from the Postoffice Deartment to carry such, matter outside of the nited States mails upon specified routes; and provided, further; that such license may be ranted by the Postmaster General under reguations to be by him prescribed and conditioned upon the due observance thereof, providing thereby for the payment of rates of postage thereon. not exceeding the rates now fixed by law; and provided further, that this prohibition shall not apply to any mail route upon the seas of foreign countries. The bill meets the ve eneral condemnation of the press, andswilt ave a hard fight in Congress. Savannau.—The report noticed in our last, that Savannah bad been captured by the Federal! troops, has neither been con. tradicted nor confirmed. The report, we believe, was received at Fortress Monroe by a flag of truce from Norfolk, and as the rebe!s could bave got the news by telegraph several days sooner than it could be browght by steamer, there is nothing: improbable in the story, We had inotelligenae sometime since, that the Federal troops bad. got to the rear of Fort Pulaski, which was the prinaipal.pnotection of the city. Savannah is @ aotton.port of some importance, aud: the rival of @harleston, Inp1aN WALLEY.—From private advices,, reoeived:in, Manyeville, we learn that the extensive farming.country of Indian Valley, Plumas. county, escaged from the late floods almost entively. unscathed. Indian Valley supplies the Honey Lake people and some of the residents of Washoe with produee, and its immunity from cor is a blessing to many people.—[Appeal. BucnHanan’s Boow,—The New York Herald understands that Ex-President Buchanan’s “Life and Times” is now in press, at Philadelphia, It is said to be very well written, very severe and sarcastic, and: it pitches into Buchanan’s own Cabinetiinithe the roughest possible style. Its object is. to. prove that Mr. Buchanan is and always has,been a true Union mam Arrests.—The Second Lieutenant and Purser and two seamen, ffom, tlic United States steamer Saginaw, who arrived at San Francisco from China on the Swordfish, refused to take the-oath of allegiance to the Government. They have been arrested, and are now prisoners at Fort Alcatraz. AN AMAZON.--A, courtezan.in Stockton the other day saw two boys quarreling in the street and ordered one to let the other alone; not being obeyed she shot at the boy but missed him. She was found to be armed with.a derzinger and a five-shooter. ‘Tar Territorial Euterprise, of the lth, says the Pioneer Coal Company, of Virginia City, have marketed their firstrcargo of coal, which burns well, gives a,good heat and is. likely to be furnished in any desirable quantity. A Lapin Srcrssionist in Price’s army wrote in a resent letter: “Our memhave-ne dread of Federal Generals except Sigel, and not him,when he is advanctng. But retreating, he is extremely formidaple, and some of our fellows say, ‘When that d—d Dutehman begins to back dewn, look out for h—Il,’”? Corron.—The Charleston Govrier advises planters not to plant this season more than one-fourth of the usual area given to cotton, “unless the blockade and the war are removed early: in. January.” Letter from No! ‘tu B Lox eld. Nortu BLoomPteLD, Feb. 97, 1862. we were a lamenting and doleful people over our losses by the various foods; when “presto change,” every one is af work again, and I believe, doing befter than'at any previous time. The claims of A. Jacobs & Co., are paying big. Those of Hogebone, & Co., next adjoining, are paying very well, considering they are only being opened. The Canadian Company cleaned up $2340,00 last week, after a run of 12 days. Marriott & Co., are striping a large piece of ground, from which they expect to reap a fine harvest next summer. Their ground being situated much lower than others, being in the centre of an old channel, they never attempt doing anything but stripping during the Winter and Spring months. Notwithstanding our severe losses this winter, we have managed to keep a gang of “hurdy girls” among us for the amusement of those who delight in triping the “light fantastic.” Last week we were visited by Amos T, Laird of Nevada, who, in conjunction with others, contemplate bringing u t rpose of giving fall to various Re creek, a thing we need more than anything else. ‘They have made a survey, and . practicable; the next thing is, will 0 it flume, for the claims along t a tunnel and tailthe ‘ ? The excitement attending which had mot abated, when lo! up starts a new attraction. Attraction is a curious power, That none can understand ; Its influence is everywhere, In water, airand land, It operates on everything — The sea, the tide, the weather ; It brings the sexes close, smack up, And binds them fast together. It is-a mysterious principle in nature, whereby, one panticle of a: substance is<irawn to,,or directed towards another,, you can see the effects everywhere. The drunkard, while reeling: Momewards.is. attracted by beth sides: of the street, whioh,aecounts for his diagonal movements;,and.the hope of a comfortable: snooze in his own. domicil attracts him onward—inmthe shape of, a “musieal, troup,” consiating. ta . young lady, who sings and plays on a “harp of a thousand strings,” accompanied by a little dried up specimen of. humanity—given out.to be her father,,who plays on a violin, weg on one gut;.and a tall young sprig of Hollan ; supposed to be her brother, who_blows a flute. The whole performance being in Dutch, is, I expect, very entertaining to those who understand it. Yoware provably acquainted with the troup. They were well known in Nevada as Potter’s troup, but Jacols and Woodward, two enterprising gentlemen of this place having urchased the interest: of Potter, in said troup, ye brought them.here for a brief season. Truly,,the boys are having a good time of it. . They stay, listening to the enchanting words of the lady,,who throws her dulect notes all thro’ the Union.Saloon, until the small hours, then crosses to Professer Skidmore’s, and trips it with the “Hurdies” until day-light, instead of hanging: up.their. fiddles at eleven o’clock, and wind up with.“Lord dismiss us with thy blessing,” but Lost they not, then all sense of present woe, In that wild dance? Thus musing as I gazed; O, it was beautiful to see them throw Up their sinister leg, and, with hands raised, Pohtely intimate, while poised so, At euch gyration’s close, that they did *‘ }gmp Jin Crow.”’ OBSERVER. SrrRinGent Measures iN Missourr.—A St. Louis dispatch of February 18th, says: Gen. Halleck has issued an order that all persons who are known to have been in arms against the United States, or have aided rebellion. by word or deed, be arrested. Those accused of the destruction of railroads, burning of bridges, or firing into trains, will not ve released on any terms, but will be held for trial before a Military Commission. Notoriously bad and dangerous men, though no specific charges of dislo alty can be proven, will be kept in cus. Tickets, Five Dollars, Good music engaged for the risoners not included in: either of the . occasion. tody. above classes will be released on,subscribing the usual oath, and giving. good security for, futureconduct. The bond in.no case to be less. than, $10,000, varying according to the wealth and influence of the partys. Persons engaged in repole po. for the rebel'army are to Be arrested and held in all future electiansthat every. voter be required to take the oath of allegiance. If officers at the pols receive votes.of personanot taking the oath, they will/be arrested andi tried for a military offense, and.the election. be declared null and void. Resecteyv.—The appointment of R. P. DemocrAt:—But a sifort time since, and . § Tue St Indepenc prisoners ofrwas, Itiisx also ovdered . Evergreens,Greemhouse Plants, kc. tak being an net « large & ‘ a oO hun rs t we" ring the inte Rich eulee. tat vicinity dy. DOCTOR PIM, _ Late ofthe U. 8. Army. Surgeon, Physician and Acconchy Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, F; ; Ling and Queen’s College of Physicians, i OFFICE—AT DR. KENT'S DRUG STORE, NEVap, Feb. 18, 1862.—1m, No. 1 Commercial gt, Steam Saw Mill For Sale, HE MOUNTAIN SPRING 8; worn, (about seven mites from Nevada, on { ington road,) will te sold VERY LOW, od ene ble part of the purchase money ean remain on _ gage, at low rate of interest. Apply to rt H. L. NICHOLS ‘Feb. 18,1862 —Im, 134. J st., pln Hoit’s Bridge, South Yuba River, WOULD RESPECTFULLY IN ; I the traveling public that 1 have cence and commodions BRIDGE FOR PERSONS & ANIMA. TO CROSS THE RIVER, until the completion of qj, main bridge. 4 Feb 18, 1862.—Iw. MOSES F. Horr To the People of ‘Nevaih County AM AGAIN READY TO FoRW Goods to any section of the Counties of vee NEVABA, PLACIR, EL LORATO, Amador, Sierra, & Nevada Territory,, mp Marx—0. WP. W. & CO. gy Sacramento City. Feb. 18,1862 —Sm. 0. H. P. WHITE & C0, Kerosene Lamps at $1,25 & Upwardi! A FINE ASSORTMFNT JUST RECEIVED, AZLBO. THE VERY REST’ Quality of Dernor Kerosene For Sale. W. H. CRAWFORD & C0. Mag Main st., Opposite the Express Office,gq PURE KEROSENE—ANOTHER Lov. Just Reeei ted NO ADVANCE IN PRIOE ATSPENCE’S DRUG STORE No. 47 Broad street, Nevada, ST. PATBRICK’S BALL. TO BE GIVEN At the Hook & Ladder Co's House,. Monday Eveniug, March 17, BY Mrs, J! P: ADAMS, OF THE N. Y. HOTEL, HE puiiite ave respectfully invited to. attend, without further invitation, MANAGERS: NEVADA: GRASS VALLEY? John Grimes, Jas. K. Byrne, Wm, Osborne, M. Ford, M. Cooney, Miles 0’Connor, . Wm. Callnan, Dan. Mulloy, JONES’ BAR : BIRCHVILLE: Thos, Reynolds, James Ryan, Thos. Drum, John Fogerty. NORTH SAN JUAN: RED DOG: John Hussey, P. S. Murphy } John Durham. Mr. Neely, MOORR’S FLAT: WASHINGTON: Jas. McNamara, Richard Dillon, Michael McCarty, M. Fitzgerald. EUREKA: CHEROKER: : Dan. McCarty, J. B. Murphy, Anthony Thornton. Mr. Fitzpatrick. f OMRGA. Richard Pierce, Jaa, McCambridge FLOOR MANAGERS: Pat. Mulcahy, Jas. McCourt. Supper will be-served at the New York Hotel. Jan. 8, 1962. : ae Reg FRUIT TREES. HE subscriber offers the present season an extensive assortment of FRUIT T AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, Shrubs, Also, 200,000 FOREIGN GRAPE VINES: The Largest & Finest Selected stock For Wine & Table Use in the State. We are prepared to sell the above in large or smal! quantities, at Greatly Reduced Prices from previous years, and lower than the same kinds are oe Eastern catalogues. Also, THE CALIFORNIA 6 Jobuson, as Port Warden, by Gov. Stanford . VINE, of two years growth. has been rejected by the Senate. Arrival and Departure of the Malls. Leave Nevana Crry for Sacramento, San Francisco, Nevada Territory, and Overland—dafly, at two o'clock, A. M&. ARRIVE daily at 8 o’clock, P. M. Leave Nevada City for Grass,Valley, Rough & Ready Timbuctoo, Marysville, and Northera;CaWitnia daily (Sundays exceptel) at7 4. M. ARRIVE daily (Sundays excepted,) at 5 o'clock, Pp, mM. Leave Nevada City. for North San Juan, Forest City, aad Downievilledaily (Sundays excepted.) at 7 a, M. ARRIVE daily (Sundays excepted,) at 5 o’clock p.m. Leave Nevada City, for Auburn (Sundays excepted,) daily at 2.a.M. ARRIVE (Sundays excepted, ) daily at 8 o'clock, P. M. LEAVE Nevada City for Moore's, Orleans, and Wolsey’s Flats, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7 o’clock a, M. ARRIVE Tuesdays, Thursdays,.and Saturdays at 12 o’clock, m. . Leave Nevada City for Alpha, Omega, Mountain We''s and Washington, fondays, Wednesdays, and Frdays, at 71, .4.M. ARRIVE Tuesdays, Thursday: and Saturdays at 2 o’clock, yp. M. : Leave Nevada City for Red Dog daily, at 7 0’ M. ARRIVE daily at 4PM, Fk. + Seer al , GARPEN SEEDS! GARDEN SEEDS! GROWTH OF 1861. For sale by E. F. SPENCE. OCT. LEVASON’S-PREPAR D ‘for the Teeth—for sale by nC. SPENCE NURSERY STOCK, CONSISTING OF SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,. Locust, American Elm, Maple, Linden, Mulberry, Poplar, Osage Orange, Weeping Willow, Catalds, Laburnum, or Golden Chain, etc., etc. EVERGREEN TREES. Califor»ia Arbor Vite or Cedar, Sugar Pine, Sprece, Firs, Deodar Cedar, Cypress, ete. Persons ordering particular varieties of Fruit Trees, will please men tion whether they will allow us to substitute, in care we have not the particular varieties named—we wil however, in all cases, adhere to the orders, a6 far * possible—and when allowed to substitute varieties, will give kinda of the same class ordered, a8 Early, Autumn, Late or Winter Fruit. Pure California White & Red Wines. For sale by the Gallon or Case, CONTAINING NOTHING BUT THE PURBIUICE Of the Grape. Sep GARDEN SEEDS. 6 A large and varied stock of Home Grown Garden and Field Seeds. All of which are guaranteed to be of our own grnw” ing, and.being the present season’s crop, all are Wa" ranted to be fresh and genuine. ‘li Catalogues of the above are now ready for m4 . to all applicants, free of cha’ All orders must accompanied with the cash to receive attention. Tree and Seed Depot, No. 40.5, between 2d stveets, Sacramenter Jan. 8¢1862.3m, and 5d A, P. SMITH, Proprietor. Pomological Gardes*

A. Badiam, fs our Agent for Sacramento, to receive advertisements and collect for the same. “PHUUSDAX EVENING, FEB. 20, 1862. “Tue Last Cuaxce.—The Richmond Ex. aminer, of January 16th, bas an elaborate article upon the war, and draws 4 gloomy picture of the rebel cause, It says that the Javt chauce of eseape from the uet which has been drawn around. the rebel States, ir, to leave all other expored: points at the merey of the Bederal troops, coneentrate a large foree at Bowling Green, under Gen, Sydney Jobueon, push a colemn across the Ohio river, and invade the Lake States, Powaibly this project, had it been acted on two mouths ago, might have succeeded to a certain extent, If the Confederates could have cooceutrated a euffigient force at Bowl. ing Green, to have defeated Buell, they could have pushed,on a large body of troops across the Ohio. But whatever, may, bave been the prospect of breaking the back of the anaconda, by « blow, at Bowling Green, . the chance is now lost, Gen. Johasen, who was pointed out asthe wan to lead the expedition and strike the blow, is new @ prieoner, together with.a good portion of bis troops. and if repgrts be true, the late Vederal euccesg. ha foreed the rebels. to evacuate Bowling Green and Colambus, and thus materially, contract thein line of defenses. Forston Iyrenreneses.—-Among the items of foreign news, we find the following, dated at London, February 2de. An interesting and-exciting debate is expected, soon after the opening of Parliument, on Gregory’s proposition to recognize the Southern Confederacy. Parliament, we believe, was to have met on the 6th inst., and, we should. not be at all surprised if: the motion adwising the recognition of the rebel Goverument was adopted by the House of Commons. Such a recognition, however, ae aootemplated by Mr. Gregory would: nob necesearily lead to a war with England; buat it would be evidence of, an unfriendly disposition towards the United, States, and in all probability would bring about diplomatic difficulties that would, in the end result in a conflict. If Gregory’s motion ia pressed toa vote immediately on, the meetivg of Parliament, it will probably pass; but if the vote is postponed until the news of the late Union victories reach England, the House of Commons will probably take no action in the matter. ees ornate st ™ en en nt Tus Nevapa.—Mr,.J. S,, Wall, who arriv. regi ed, in Nevada yesterday evening, direct from San Franoisco,, informs us.that there iga fair prospect of sawing the steamer Nevada. The first. attempt to.raise it proved unsucceseful—the chains. breaking and the steamer settling down again to the bot. tom; but the second,attempt was more successful; another set of chains, of sufficient wireogth to hold jts-weight, were put under the steamer, and. itis aow being gradually raised. Teiecraraic.—The telegraph line has been kept so constantly engaged to day,with private messages and newspaper dispatches. from the Eaat, that we have not been able to get any news dispatehes this afternoon. We understand tinat the line between Saoramento and Marysville will. be repaired and in working orden to-day, wliich wil) greatly releive, the line by way of Blacerville. Tus.Plagerville News, through the assist ance of come public-spirited citizens of dNacorville, who procured the necessary funds by a subscription, is.now receiving a short telegraphic dispatch daily from the eastern States, The telegram: in another column, relative to the capture of Price.and the reported evacuation of Columbus and Clarks. ville, is from.the dispateh to the News, Gen, Geant, of I}l[nois, was commanderin-ohiefof tha Federalsforces at Fort Donelgon, andiit.seems.that. moet of the. troops were also from Tlinoia,, MoClernand, the second in command, is an old Iilinois politician, aod one of the most, talented mea of the State. He was Gaptain of a company of Voluateors ta the Black Hawk war. Vesvvrys.—For an interesting account of the late eruption of Mount Vesuvius, see fourth page, _ La teEastern dispatches give 0 elgon. It seems tba d stole away f Pecans The Capture of Fort Donelson. the fort on Saturday night, with 5,000 men, without letting the commanding officer kuow of his intention, and the rebel prisoners denounce bim aso black-hearted traitor and coward. A St. Louis dispatch says that Gen. Pillow was taken prisoner, but a Chicago dispatch says he stole away with Floyd, The latter statement. is probably eorrect. The surrender took place at daylight on Sunday morning. Our forces were ready all night, and re commenced the attack op Sunday morning, when they were met by a white flag sent by Geo. Buckner, offering to surrender vhe fort, Fifteen thoweand mem were made prisoners, among them Generals Buckner, Jobnson, and Busbiod. The privovers were being veut to Cairo as fast as they could be loaded om steamers. The Federals captured three thousand horses, fifty-eight fleld picces, eeventeem heavy guos, twenty thousand stand of arme, and a large quantity of commissary stores. Phe Pederal loss will probably reach four bundved killed and eight bundred wounded. The evemy’s less is heavy, bat net so large as ours, The following, which seems to be the commencement of a connected sccount of the battle, is from a Chicago dispatch of the 18th: The fight at Fort Donelson was bloody and desperate. The right wing of our forces was composed of the Ist and 2d brigades of General McClernand’s division which bore the brunt of the enemy, who eommenced the attack by firing some grape into the 3lst and 29th Illinois, which were encamped at the extreme right. The first brigade, Col. Oglesby Neg ag oa was in.mediately drawn up in line in the folTowing order; the 13th at the extreme right; the Sth next, followed by the 29th, which sup. ported the right of Stewart's battery of light artitlery, with the 31st at the extreme left—all Hlinois regiments. The 2d division, Col. Wallace commanding, consisted of the Lith, 28th 45th, and 48th Illinois, with McAllister’s and Taylor's batteries of light artillery and four siege guns, attacking the enemy about 12,000 strong; the position of the ground was such that no more than one of our regiments could operate at the same time, while the rebels could bring nearly their whole force to bear against us. The first regiment to receive the rebel fire was the 18th, which fought with desperate couage until their ammunition was exhausted,, when they were forced to retize with, eonsideraable loss. Officers and men, were replaced.by: the 8th, which also fell back, in turn-—meanwhile, other regiments were lending such feeble aid as their position would! admit. Gen, Wallace was then ordered’ to reinforce McClernand, and sent two brigades of his division from: tte center. The 31st MMlinois, Col. Rogan, fought like veterans.and struggledjdefending Schwarts* battery, under a most —— fire unti} all the horses of the battery. with all the officers in chargeof: the guns were killed. The Lieut: Colonel, Acting, Major,,seven Captains and a number of Lieutenants of the 3ist were all killed) and the Colonel wounded, being nearly surrounded, Capt: Mc@ook, who had been, left in:command; drew whtat remained of the menboff the field, nots, however, until their lastiroundihadibeen fired and. they had com-menced to.drive the rebels. before them. The 2d brigade now, came up,.took the place and fought, desyeretely, losing a.great number of killed and wounded. , Evacuatep.—Eastem, dispatches, from different sources, annonoce that the rebel forces bave evacuated Bowling Green, and are supposed ta have fallen back for the purpoee of making a stand near Nashville. A dispatch of yesterday, mentions a report that they had also evacuated Columbus and Clarkeville, The latten town is on the Cumbeniand river, sume twenty or thirty miles abave. Bort Donelson, and on the line ofthe railroad’ ranning from Memphis to Bowling Green, If Columbus has been abandoned, as reported, it leaves the way open for te Federals to move down through West Tennessaa to Memphis. The-poesession of the railtoads-in, Tennessee,. by cut-. ting offtheir supplies,. it is believed, will force the rebels to abandoo Manassas. Price's: Awmy,-—We ure informed that the. Eastern dispatches, reeseived by the aesociated Press yesterday, announce the: capture of a large portian of Price’s army. We were.not able, however, to get any particulara,. The-capsaro-of Brice bimeelf, will have the effect to soutter his army, even if they are not captured. He has exbibited great tact and'ounning in keeping his forces together, andimaving. them.over, southeastern Missouri, Unnecessary.— A; late Wastington dispatohy,eays an order bas been issued’ from the Post Office Department, probibiting the circulation, in the Us S, Muails, of the Los Apgeles Star and OregoaDemocrat. Both of these papers are in the. interest. of the rebely,.aad have used their inflyence to de stroy our political iostitutions; but their efforts were entirely hatmless, and the attempty to suppress.tbhem was unnecessary: . "(From the Placerville NewsiBixtra. 7 oe 5 gr. Lovis, Feb. tb—Gen, Halleck telegraphed to MeCkillan today: “We have captured Brigadier-General Price. Colonel Dorsey, Colonel Cross, and Capt. Inge, of Price’s staff have aleo been captured.” Is is reported that Clarkesville and Columbus bave been evacuated by the rebels. pilates /thseeenslon McCLetia®’s Ponicy.— A writer, who is understood to be a member of Gen. McClel lan’s staff, thas speaks of bim iv a private letter, whieh has tonnd ite way into priot. The letter was dated the 32th of Jan., and says: I write warmly aboat Gen. McCTeRan, beeause I know and love the man. Your suggestions to attack Manassas even at the risk of defeat,onthe ground that we had better be beaten than rot to pieces,is not like your usual goodsense. Amy military man would tell you that to hurl our forces rgamst these strong intrenchments would be sheer madness. But Gen. McClellan hus them caught in their own trap. They are like a fox in a burrow with one hole, where they soon must be forced out, and then Gen. McClellan will fall upon them like a thunderbolt. The public will not then comlain of his want of energy. I tell you it will be so fearful as to have wailing and mourning wp from every Southern household. Knowing what I do, and have thus but barely hinted at as the grand plan of the campaign. I repeat that the rebels are doomed, and Secession will never again raise its hydra head in the land. The folds of the giant constrictor are now tightening around the rebelilon, and the comin papen . will see it crushed out completely an forever. Again I say, look out for “a short war and a desperate one.” Ne WSPAPERS AND THE MatLs.—A Wasbingtou correspondent, writing, Jan. 10tb, says: Mr. Colfax of Indiana bas reported from, the Post Office Committee, a bill prohibiting the carrying of penngenets outside of the mail, on any mail route of the United States, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to any company, person or agent who shall have at any time written authority from the Postoffice Deartment to carry such, matter outside of the nited States mails upon specified routes; and provided, further; that such license may be ranted by the Postmaster General under reguations to be by him prescribed and conditioned upon the due observance thereof, providing thereby for the payment of rates of postage thereon. not exceeding the rates now fixed by law; and provided further, that this prohibition shall not apply to any mail route upon the seas of foreign countries. The bill meets the ve eneral condemnation of the press, andswilt ave a hard fight in Congress. Savannau.—The report noticed in our last, that Savannah bad been captured by the Federal! troops, has neither been con. tradicted nor confirmed. The report, we believe, was received at Fortress Monroe by a flag of truce from Norfolk, and as the rebe!s could bave got the news by telegraph several days sooner than it could be browght by steamer, there is nothing: improbable in the story, We had inotelligenae sometime since, that the Federal troops bad. got to the rear of Fort Pulaski, which was the prinaipal.pnotection of the city. Savannah is @ aotton.port of some importance, aud: the rival of @harleston, Inp1aN WALLEY.—From private advices,, reoeived:in, Manyeville, we learn that the extensive farming.country of Indian Valley, Plumas. county, escaged from the late floods almost entively. unscathed. Indian Valley supplies the Honey Lake people and some of the residents of Washoe with produee, and its immunity from cor is a blessing to many people.—[Appeal. BucnHanan’s Boow,—The New York Herald understands that Ex-President Buchanan’s “Life and Times” is now in press, at Philadelphia, It is said to be very well written, very severe and sarcastic, and: it pitches into Buchanan’s own Cabinetiinithe the roughest possible style. Its object is. to. prove that Mr. Buchanan is and always has,been a true Union mam Arrests.—The Second Lieutenant and Purser and two seamen, ffom, tlic United States steamer Saginaw, who arrived at San Francisco from China on the Swordfish, refused to take the-oath of allegiance to the Government. They

have been arrested, and are now prisoners at Fort Alcatraz. AN AMAZON.--A, courtezan.in Stockton the other day saw two boys quarreling in the street and ordered one to let the other alone; not being obeyed she shot at the boy but missed him. She was found to be armed with.a derzinger and a five-shooter. ‘Tar Territorial Euterprise, of the lth, says the Pioneer Coal Company, of Virginia City, have marketed their firstrcargo of coal, which burns well, gives a,good heat and is. likely to be furnished in any desirable quantity. A Lapin Srcrssionist in Price’s army wrote in a resent letter: “Our memhave-ne dread of Federal Generals except Sigel, and not him,when he is advanctng. But retreating, he is extremely formidaple, and some of our fellows say, ‘When that d—d Dutehman begins to back dewn, look out for h—Il,’”? Corron.—The Charleston Govrier advises planters not to plant this season more than one-fourth of the usual area given to cotton, “unless the blockade and the war are removed early: in. January.” Letter from No! ‘tu B Lox eld. Nortu BLoomPteLD, Feb. 97, 1862. we were a lamenting and doleful people over our losses by the various foods; when “presto change,” every one is af work again, and I believe, doing befter than'at any previous time. The claims of A. Jacobs & Co., are paying big. Those of Hogebone, & Co., next adjoining, are paying very well, considering they are only being opened. The Canadian Company cleaned up $2340,00 last week, after a run of 12 days. Marriott & Co., are striping a large piece of ground, from which they expect to reap a fine harvest next summer. Their ground being situated much lower than others, being in the centre of an old channel, they never attempt doing anything but stripping during the Winter and Spring months. Notwithstanding our severe losses this winter, we have managed to keep a gang of “hurdy girls” among us for the amusement of those who delight in triping the “light fantastic.” Last week we were visited by Amos T, Laird of Nevada, who, in conjunction with others, contemplate bringing u t rpose of giving fall to various Re creek, a thing we need more than anything else. ‘They have made a survey, and . practicable; the next thing is, will 0 it flume, for the claims along t a tunnel and tailthe ‘ ? The excitement attending which had mot abated, when lo! up starts a new attraction. Attraction is a curious power, That none can understand ; Its influence is everywhere, In water, airand land, It operates on everything — The sea, the tide, the weather ; It brings the sexes close, smack up, And binds them fast together. It is-a mysterious principle in nature, whereby, one panticle of a: substance is<irawn to,,or directed towards another,, you can see the effects everywhere. The drunkard, while reeling: Momewards.is. attracted by beth sides: of the street, whioh,aecounts for his diagonal movements;,and.the hope of a comfortable: snooze in his own. domicil attracts him onward—inmthe shape of, a “musieal, troup,” consiating. ta . young lady, who sings and plays on a “harp of a thousand strings,” accompanied by a little dried up specimen of. humanity—given out.to be her father,,who plays on a violin, weg on one gut;.and a tall young sprig of Hollan ; supposed to be her brother, who_blows a flute. The whole performance being in Dutch, is, I expect, very entertaining to those who understand it. Yoware provably acquainted with the troup. They were well known in Nevada as Potter’s troup, but Jacols and Woodward, two enterprising gentlemen of this place having urchased the interest: of Potter, in said troup, ye brought them.here for a brief season. Truly,,the boys are having a good time of it. . They stay, listening to the enchanting words of the lady,,who throws her dulect notes all thro’ the Union.Saloon, until the small hours, then crosses to Professer Skidmore’s, and trips it with the “Hurdies” until day-light, instead of hanging: up.their. fiddles at eleven o’clock, and wind up with.“Lord dismiss us with thy blessing,” but Lost they not, then all sense of present woe, In that wild dance? Thus musing as I gazed; O, it was beautiful to see them throw Up their sinister leg, and, with hands raised, Pohtely intimate, while poised so, At euch gyration’s close, that they did *‘ }gmp Jin Crow.”’ OBSERVER. SrrRinGent Measures iN Missourr.—A St. Louis dispatch of February 18th, says: Gen. Halleck has issued an order that all persons who are known to have been in arms against the United States, or have aided rebellion. by word or deed, be arrested. Those accused of the destruction of railroads, burning of bridges, or firing into trains, will not ve released on any terms, but will be held for trial before a Military Commission. Notoriously bad and dangerous men, though no specific charges of dislo alty can be proven, will be kept in cus. Tickets, Five Dollars, Good music engaged for the risoners not included in: either of the . occasion. tody. above classes will be released on,subscribing the usual oath, and giving. good security for, futureconduct. The bond in.no case to be less. than, $10,000, varying according to the wealth and influence of the partys. Persons engaged in repole po. for the rebel'army are to Be arrested and held in all future electiansthat every. voter be required to take the oath of allegiance. If officers at the pols receive votes.of personanot taking the oath, they will/be arrested andi tried for a military offense, and.the election. be declared null and void. Resecteyv.—The appointment of R. P. DemocrAt:—But a sifort time since, and . § Tue St Indepenc prisoners ofrwas, Itiisx also ovdered . Evergreens,Greemhouse Plants, kc. tak being an net « large & ‘ a oO hun rs t we" ring the inte Rich eulee. tat vicinity dy. DOCTOR PIM, _ Late ofthe U. 8. Army. Surgeon, Physician and Acconchy Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, F; ; Ling and Queen’s College of Physicians, i OFFICE—AT DR. KENT'S DRUG STORE, NEVap, Feb. 18, 1862.—1m, No. 1 Commercial gt, Steam Saw Mill For Sale, HE MOUNTAIN SPRING 8; worn, (about seven mites from Nevada, on { ington road,) will te sold VERY LOW, od ene ble part of the purchase money ean remain on _ gage, at low rate of interest. Apply to rt H. L. NICHOLS ‘Feb. 18,1862 —Im, 134. J st., pln Hoit’s Bridge, South Yuba River, WOULD RESPECTFULLY IN ; I the traveling public that 1 have cence and commodions BRIDGE FOR PERSONS & ANIMA. TO CROSS THE RIVER, until the completion of qj, main bridge. 4 Feb 18, 1862.—Iw. MOSES F. Horr To the People of ‘Nevaih County AM AGAIN READY TO FoRW Goods to any section of the Counties of vee NEVABA, PLACIR, EL LORATO, Amador, Sierra, & Nevada Territory,, mp Marx—0. WP. W. & CO. gy Sacramento City. Feb. 18,1862 —Sm. 0. H. P. WHITE & C0, Kerosene Lamps at $1,25 & Upwardi! A FINE ASSORTMFNT JUST RECEIVED, AZLBO. THE VERY REST’ Quality of Dernor Kerosene For Sale. W. H. CRAWFORD & C0. Mag Main st., Opposite the Express Office,gq PURE KEROSENE—ANOTHER Lov. Just Reeei ted NO ADVANCE IN PRIOE ATSPENCE’S DRUG STORE No. 47 Broad street, Nevada, ST. PATBRICK’S BALL. TO BE GIVEN At the Hook & Ladder Co's House,. Monday Eveniug, March 17, BY Mrs, J! P: ADAMS, OF THE N. Y. HOTEL, HE puiiite ave respectfully invited to. attend, without further invitation, MANAGERS: NEVADA: GRASS VALLEY? John Grimes, Jas. K. Byrne, Wm, Osborne, M. Ford, M. Cooney, Miles 0’Connor, . Wm. Callnan, Dan. Mulloy, JONES’ BAR : BIRCHVILLE: Thos, Reynolds, James Ryan, Thos. Drum, John Fogerty.. NORTH SAN JUAN: RED DOG: John Hussey, P. S. Murphy } John Durham. Mr. Neely, MOORR’S FLAT: WASHINGTON: Jas. McNamara, Richard Dillon, Michael McCarty, M. Fitzgerald. EUREKA: CHEROKER: : Dan. McCarty, J. B. Murphy, Anthony Thornton. Mr. Fitzpatrick. f OMRGA. Richard Pierce, Jaa, McCambridge FLOOR MANAGERS: Pat. Mulcahy, Jas. McCourt. Supper will be-served at the New York Hotel. Jan. 8, 1962. : ae Reg FRUIT TREES. HE subscriber offers the present season an extensive assortment of FRUIT T AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, Shrubs, Also, 200,000 FOREIGN GRAPE VINES: The Largest & Finest Selected stock For Wine & Table Use in the State. We are prepared to sell the above in large or smal! quantities, at Greatly Reduced Prices from previous years, and lower than the same kinds are oe Eastern catalogues. Also, THE CALIFORNIA 6 Jobuson, as Port Warden, by Gov. Stanford . VINE, of two years growth. has been rejected by the Senate. Arrival and Departure of the Malls. Leave Nevana Crry for Sacramento, San Francisco, Nevada Territory, and Overland—dafly, at two o'clock, A. M&. ARRIVE daily at 8 o’clock, P. M. Leave Nevada City for Grass,Valley, Rough & Ready Timbuctoo, Marysville, and Northera;CaWitnia daily (Sundays exceptel) at7 4. M. ARRIVE daily (Sundays excepted,) at 5 o'clock, Pp, mM. Leave Nevada City. for North San Juan, Forest City, aad Downievilledaily (Sundays excepted.) at 7 a, M. ARRIVE daily (Sundays excepted,) at 5 o’clock p.m. Leave Nevada City, for Auburn (Sundays excepted,) daily at 2.a.M. ARRIVE (Sundays excepted, ) daily at 8 o'clock, P. M. LEAVE Nevada City for Moore's, Orleans, and Wolsey’s Flats, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7 o’clock a, M. ARRIVE Tuesdays, Thursdays,.and Saturdays at 12 o’clock, m. . Leave Nevada City for Alpha, Omega, Mountain We''s and Washington, fondays, Wednesdays, and Frdays, at 71, .4.M. ARRIVE Tuesdays, Thursday: and Saturdays at 2 o’clock, yp. M. : Leave Nevada City for Red Dog daily, at 7 0’ M. ARRIVE daily at 4PM, Fk. + Seer al , GARPEN SEEDS! GARDEN SEEDS! GROWTH OF 1861. For sale by E. F. SPENCE. OCT. LEVASON’S-PREPAR D ‘for the Teeth—for sale by nC. SPENCE NURSERY STOCK, CONSISTING OF SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,. Locust, American Elm, Maple, Linden, Mulberry, Poplar, Osage Orange, Weeping Willow, Catalds, Laburnum, or Golden Chain, etc., etc. EVERGREEN TREES. Califor»ia Arbor Vite or Cedar, Sugar Pine, Sprece, Firs, Deodar Cedar, Cypress, ete. Persons ordering particular varieties of Fruit Trees, will please men tion whether they will allow us to substitute, in care we have not the particular varieties named—we wil however, in all cases, adhere to the orders, a6 far * possible—and when allowed to substitute varieties, will give kinda of the same class ordered, a8 Early, Autumn, Late or Winter Fruit. Pure California White & Red Wines. For sale by the Gallon or Case, CONTAINING NOTHING BUT THE PURBIUICE Of the Grape. Sep GARDEN SEEDS. 6 A large and varied stock of Home Grown Garden and Field Seeds. All of which are guaranteed to be of our own grnw” ing, and.being the present season’s crop, all are Wa" ranted to be fresh and genuine. ‘li Catalogues of the above are now ready for m4 . to all applicants, free of cha’ All orders must accompanied with the cash to receive attention. Tree and Seed Depot, No. 40.5, between 2d stveets, Sacramenter Jan. 8¢1862.3m, and 5d A, P. SMITH, Proprietor. Pomological Gardes*