February 27, 1862 (4 pages)

co, A. Badlam, Se. » our Age to receive advertisements and coll ect for the same. “THURSDAY EVENING, FEB. 27, 1862. Homsve Peritions.—Some months ago. a paragraph, which originally appeared in an English paper; went the rounds of the American prese, to the effect that a large number of citizens of Maine—19,000 we believe—had petitioned to be annexed to Queen Victoria’sdominions. Every sensible American could form no other conclusion ¢hau that the paragraph was ao idle rumor; tut the Loodon Court Journal, of a late date, saysa second petition of a similar purport bas been received from the inbabitants of Maine. It is barely possible that a few Canadians or Englishmen living in Maioe may bave forwarded euch a petition to the British Government; but more probably, some waggith Yankees heve been hoaxing Jobn Bull. The Americans who live near the Canada borders have a6 much love for their country as those of other sections, and none of them would willingly become the subjects of Queen Victoria, i elas datas Sa ‘a Ran lar Easrern News.—Dispatches from Marysville, received yesterday eveving, give the more important items of Eastern news telegiaphed across the continent oa Tuesday. Nashville, the Capital of Tenvessee, aud as a Secesh papet sometime sinee said, “the heart of tbe Southern Confederacy,’”’ bas been captured by the forces under General Buell, without firing a gun. Geo, Scott bas becn sent Minister to Mexico. Lord Palmerston, the British Premier, has stated in Parliament, tbat he instructed Lord Lyous, early in January, to inform our Government that England would uot recognize the Southern Confederacy, antil both Govern ments were agreed; or in otber words, uotil the Confederacy had been acknowledged by the United States, At the time of writing this, we have received no particulars, bat may bave further detaila before going to press, Srrareay.—Some of our Secesh friends are of the opinion that the Confederates have allowed the Federals to capture Nasbville as a etratagem. A number of railroads center at Nashville, and it is thougbt to be the purpose of the rebel leaders to entice the Federalgtroops to that point, and then, by the rapid voncentration of overwhelming numbers of rebel troops, surround aod capture the entire Federalarmy, Beauregard, it is thought, has been sent to Teanessee to plau and carry out this brilliant military feat. Some such policy as th is, was foreehadowed Ly an article in a late number of De Bow’s Review. os Aw Eastern dispateb, received at San Francisco, states that Gen. Buckner bas been arrested, on a warrant issued by Justice Catron, of the U. S. Sapreme Court, for treasou. Buckner, it will be remembered, was commander of the rebel garrison lately taken prisoners at Fort Donelson, Justice Catron was driven from bis home, at Nasbville, Tenn., some months ago, on account of his Union sentiments; and it is said that his property io Nashville was confiscated. Tux Chinese are certainly some benefit to the country, as they belp support the Government, We see a statement that out of the $150,060 paid for duties at the San Francisco Custom House within the past few daye, $80,000 was paid by Chinese merchants, Ga.k.—A dispatch from Carson City, of the 25th, says a terrific gale prevailed at that place all day, Buildings were uaroofed aod one or two brick buildings were ro hadly cracked that it was unsafe to remain ia them, —_ Tux dwelling of E. Northup, near North San Juan, was destroyed by fire onabe 17th inst. The loss was about 2,000. Mr. N. was absent at the time, and his wife barely es¢aped with her child from the burning bufiding: KILLED BY 4 Snow Siips.—-A man named Kingebury lost bis life.om Saturday last, by being buried beueath a snow slide, near Lake Valley, en the Placerville route. The body was recovered the next day, _ Tux Judiciary Committee of the Assembly have reported adversely to a bill for the taxing of mining claims, State, The Pacific Railroad, from Sacramento to the eastern line of the State, with a branch to Nevada, isto bave every alterpate section for teo miles in width on each side of the road aod branch, and otber roadaare to have every alternate section for six miles in width, The bill was referred to the Committee ov Public Lands, and of their expected action, the correspoudent of the Bulletin says: The Committee on Public Lands, while adverse to Mr. Sargent’s bill granting lands in aid of various railroads enterprises in California, is favorably disposed to a grant in favor of the road between Sacramento and Carson Valley, because they appreciate the latter truly as a link im the great Pacific Railroad. Their ob-. jection to the other grants proposed is founded on their desire to reserve the public lands for . homesteads of actual settlers, The objections of the Committee to the proposed grants might easily be obviated by requiring the railroad companies to dispose of all the land within a specified time. A serious objection to the proposed grat for the Pacific Railroad and branch is, that the lands along the routes are beld as toineral lands, and not subject to entry, If the . people of the mining counties would favor the policy of baving the mineral lands segregated and the remainder sold, they might with some justice ask for grauts for railroad purposes, . Pay or Recauitine® Orvicers.— Senator Lewis has introduced a bill into the Legis lature, which was referred to the Military Committee, to pay the Captains of companies the expenses they incurred in recraiting volunteers, Section 2d makes it the duty of the Board of Examiners to audit and allow such claims, provided that no pay shall be allowed to any officer for his individual services, or for the time he may have been engaged in recruiting . and organizing his company: and provided fur. ther that no pay shall made to any officer whose company has not been actually mustered into the public service, under his command as captain; and provided further that no allowance or pay shall be made to any officer for any expenses incurred after the company was oranized and lettered, and no one captain shall e allowed to receive an amount to exceed Gen, Suieips.—The Shasta Courier, in referring to Senator McDaugall’s card, charging Gen, Shields with disloyalty, says: We take the liberty of saying that we are most credibly informed that Shields, in San Francisco, after his return from Mexico, did express the warmest wishes for the success of the rebellion. This he did to a well known gentleman of this county. There can be no doubt but that the nomination of Shields to the position of Brigadier-General was unwise. Names are at the service of any gentleman calling for them. For tHe Mtnes.—Two sleighs started yesterday morning for the Cascades, laden with passengers for Salmon river. The party are well prepared, and determined to go through. We would advise persons bound for the mines to pause and remember that they have 300 miles of snow to get over before they reach Salmon river, Here in Portland, men te little idea of a trip to the mines at sucha time as this. Be advised in{time, and wait the opening of the river, which, from all appearance, will be ina couple of weeks, Rushing heedlessly into danger is rashness. We repeat again, be wise and prudent.—[Portland Times, Feb. 11th. How tHe Vote Stoop.—As confirmatory of the recent unmistakable Union indications in Tennessee, it is proper to refer to the fact that that State, in the last Presidential election went for the Union tickets, led by Douglas and Bell, by fifteen thousand nine hundred and fifteen majority. We should also remember that a great many were seduced into the support of Breckinridge, who are, and always have been devoted Unien men. SpaADING MACHINE.—A machime which the proprietor thinks caloulated to take the place of the plowin many instances, has lately been introduced into California. It consists ofa series of steel teeth, set in endless chains revolving around cylinders, so as to affect the ground very much the same as forking. The machine has been tried in various localities in the Eastern States and at Oakland in this State, and has met with very general favor. A Dirty OvrRAGE.—A mean spirited and narrow hearted wretch one day last week disturbed the solemnities of a Chinese funeral at Columbia by throwing sand over their lighted tapers and interrupting the ceremonies in presence of a large concourse of ladies and gentlemen who were witnessing the interment. He ae penens and finded $75 for his dirty work, Prices at WAsHOE.—The following are the prevailing prices at Washoe: Wood, $40 per cord; hay, $200 per ton; barley, 12%: cents per pound; butter, $1 per pound; coffee, 50 cents pound; sugar, three pounds for $1; beef, 3744 cents per pound, and difficult to be rocured at that; kerosene, $4 Pst gallon; canles, $10 per box; potatoes, 124¢ cents per pound. BURNED TO Deatu.—We have heard that a man was burned to death in a cabin, at Excelsior, onthe evening of the 11th. What the circumstances were, or whether the rumor has really td truth, we cannot state.—[Sierra Democrat. ott bas been nominated Minister to Mexico. Cuicaco, Feb, 24th.—Cumberland Gap, between Tennessee and Kentucky, aod Russville, between Bowling Green and Nashville, are in possestion of the Federal troops. Wasainoton, Feh, 22d.--The House to: day declined formerly receiving the rebel flags taken at Forts Henry aod Donelson New York, Feb, 23d —Rebel dispatches state that Gea. A. S. Jobnsion was at Gallatin (about twenty miles vortheast of Nasbville,) and had no idea of surrendering Nashville. Pillow aud Floyd were borb at Nashville. Beauregard was sick there with the typhoid fever. Wasurxeton, Feb. 23d.—Gen. Scott was nominated Miuister Extraordinary to Mexico, on Saturday, with full powers—such as he exercised in the pacification of the Northeastere Boundary. Accompanyiug this oomivation the project of the treaty went into the Senate, the principal feature of which is substantially the assumption of the Mexican debt interest, which amonnts to tbree millions per year. The treaty guarantees our payment of it for five years. It is thought Scott’s nomination will be confirmed by the Senate if his functions should be limited to the pacification of tbe armed quarrel against Mexico, particularly ata moment when wecaunot defeud the Monroe doctrine, or go to ber belp. But it is doubtful whether the Senate will favor the scheme of buying off England, France and Spain for five years, or for life. Cuivaao, Feb, 24th.—The official statemeot of the fight at Fort Donelson returos 321 killed, 1,054 wounded and 152 missing. An expedition composed of four gauboats and two mortar boats, from Cairo, weut down to Columbus yesterday and was met by arebel flag of truce. A consultation took place which lasted two hours, The result is not made public, New York, Feb, 24th.—Specials to the New York papers, from Washington, state that it is believed bere that the rebels will make a great fight at Nashville. Col, Corcoran will be made a Brigadier as sv0n as he returns from the South. Fort Monrog, Feb. 24tb,—Tbe steamer Baltimore, which left bere several days ago with ammunition for the Buroside expedition, arrived yesterday. The news is not of specific interest. The barving of Winton (on the Chowan river) by the federal forces is confirmed. (Not previously received here.) The 9th New York regiment had gone on an expedition ap the Chowan river witb three guoboats, but having fouod the enemy in full force they returned without making an attack. The object of the expedition was to destroy railroad bridges on the Blackwater and Chowan river. The evemy, however, was discovered in large force at Winton. _No landing was made, but the enemy fired at our guoboate, and in retaliation the town was shelled. The greater part of the Buraside expedition is still at Roanoke Island, aod Gen. William’s brigade at Hatteras, had received orders to proceed there. The Paulding left Roanoke on Saturday for Elizabeth City, with pris oners taken by Buruside. They were paroled for exchange. InpianaPo.ts, Feb, 24tb.—Governor Morton appointed ex-Governor Jos, A. Wright United States Senator from Indiana, to fill the place of Jesse D. Bright. Cairo, Feb, 24th.—The troops are congregating here, preparations are making for a move at Colombus, The Codfederates are extremely busy, either preparing to evacuate, or, some think, to attack us here. Seventeen steamers were lying at Columbus this morning, and a scout reports them loaded with troops. A force of 30,000 strong and five gunboats were there. A reconnuicanse under General Paine renders it certain that preparations for a draw movement are almost ready there. _Mempbis papers of February 22d, just recieved, represent the people of Tennessee feeling gloomy and depressed over the Fort Donelson matter. The publication of all news is interdicted by the military authorities. Ker? acknowledge the late defeat to 2 terrible calamity, bat are not dispirted. The Governor of Mississippi bas made a geveral cali apon all persons capable of bearing arms toenlist, under the alternative of drafting. The Governor of Alabama calls for wwelve* regiments by the 4th of March, for three years or the war, and threatens drafting if they are not filled by that time. Cairo, Feb, 25th,—Nashville was y sterday occupied by ten thousand troops, under Gen. Buell. The Federal flag was flying over the State House. The Tennessee Legislature adjourned on Saturday week, and met again yesterday at Memphis. It is reported that Commissioners have been appointed to confer with the Federal authorities at Washington, to arrange terme fora transfer of allegianee, and that Governor Harrie offered to turn the Confederate forees over to the Union. A gentleman who lives near Colombne, arrived here last night, and represents that a general Union sentiment exists in Tennessee. The Legislature will acquiesce in the reeommendation of Gov. Harris, because fearful of opposing the Union rentiment, When be left Columbus there were 30,000 Confederate troops there. Anotber gentleman arrived from Nashville last night, who reports that the Coofederaies will make avother stand. All negroes, avd following the Confederate army. aan Foreign News. HALrrax, Feb. 22d—The steamship Niagara. from Liverpool, Feb. 9th, has werteele: bringing two days later news. vil Six sets of Parliamentary papers, on the civi war in America, have been laid before the British Parliament. About forty-five official communications passed about the Tuscarora and Nashville. : Among the special correspondence laid before Parliament, was Earl Russell’s declaration to the Southern Commissioners, that England could not acknowledge the Confederate States until war, or further negotiations, more clearly . determined their position. Gregory, in the House of Commons, denounced the blockade as a mere paper one. It appears that in January, 1861, Earl Russell instructed Lord Lyons, if Lincoln’s Cabinet asked for advice, to reply that England declined it, unless both parties applied for counsel. Earl Russell reports the substance of a conyersation with Yancey, Rost and Mann, who urged the recognition of the Southern Confederacy. His answer was, that England would observe a strict neutrality. Her Majesty could not acknowledge the independence of the Confederacy until the fortunes of war, or peaceful negotiation, more clearly determined the respective positions of the two belligerents. In December, when war appeared robable between England and America, Lord Lyons . was directed to speak with Seward about letters of marque, and say that Great Britain was willing to abolish privateering, if the President would make a similar agreement. ‘ Indications in Parliament were that secession would be quiet. : The London Times says the American people, in the last six months, have contrived to spend more money in a shorter time, and to less purpose, than any other people on the face of the globe, and that is literally all that has been done. It argues that subjugation of the . South and a future reunion is impossible. An official Gazette is published by order of the Privy Council, removing the prohibitions on . the export of saltpeter, arms, ammunition, etc. Exeianp DeTerMINeD ON A War.—The London correspondent of the Manchester . Guardian, a paper devoted to the manufacturing interests, in a letter of December . 13th, says: The conviction forces itself upon many that the day is not far distant when the Southern Confederation must be recognized, and that recognition may be expected to bring about a . fresh difficuly, in which we must be prepared to . maintain our policy. It is with this view, and . as a demonstration of our intention to hold our own way, that the Government are sending out . 100,000 men to Canada without any reference to the reply of the American Cabinet. If Messrs. Mason and Slidell landed at Liverpool to-mor. row, not a soldier the less would be sent out, If we are to have a war with the North, in connection with the United States schism, there would be no more favorable time than the present. It would bea short and decisive war, and would have a vital influence on the preservation of peace and the uninterrupted freedom of commerce for many years to come, without our having to pass through the ordeal of social and mercantile confusion which wars, as a general rule, entail. Our military departments are . working double time. The clothing establishment at Pimlico was at full work all last night and the preceding one. THE CHINESE QUESTION.—What shall be done with the Chinese, is a question now agitating our law makers in San Francisco. We perceive that a bill has been introduced taxing . each one in the State four dollars per month, whether male or female, and whether living in the mines or not. This is exclusive of the mining tax, now paid by those at work on the mineral lands of the State. It seems to be con. sidered that the most sumptuary laws should be passed to exclude them from the State. Hence this bill. Itis seadily enough conceded that the Chinese do not constitute a desirable ele. ment in California society, and that steps should be taken to exclude them from the State, but it . is a matter of very considerable doubt if it is . ee policy to tax them as this bill proposes. very Chinaman in the mines should be compelled to purchase a mining license. Of this there can be no doubt; but to say that in addition thereto he should pay four dollars per month is rather rough. The truth is just here: They are not able to pay it. If itis the intention of the legislators to drive them out of the State, let Congress be memorialized on the subect, and no doubt justice would be done us. We are opposed to all species of oppression, even of the disgusting Chinese, and eight dollars per month has rather the look of unwarrantable extortion.—[Shasta Courier. A ccercatienasinniaaciihccenataneaiaaaeatatiagtate aia, Ex-Gov. Downey has returned to Los Angeles with his family. ARLEM OIL ca or enpmamani and HAMBURG TEA, for sale by Feb, 27. KE, F. SPENCE, 47 Broad street. Fee NOTICE.— State of California; In the District Court—County of Nevada— ss, l4th Judicial Distriet; A. D, SKILLMAN & CO., vs, WILLIAM HUFF, Notice is hereby given that the above named plaintiffs, have commenced a suit in the Court aforesaid, against defendant, to foreclose a Mechanie’s Lien upon the following described property and premises, viz: That certain frame building situated in the town and township of Washington, County of Nevada, State of California, upon a lot on the north side of the main street, which runs parallel with the South Yuba river, and on the west side and next to the Exchange Hotel, together with such convenient space around the same, as may be necessary for the convenient use and occupation thereof. All persons hold ing or claiming liens under the provisions of the Act entitled ‘‘an Act for securing Liens to Mechanics and others,’’ passed April 19th, 1856 and the Acts amendatory thereof, are hereby notified to be and aged in the Distriet Court aforesaid on FRIDAY THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF MARCH, a. D,, 1862, at 10 oclock, a. M., and to exhibit then and there the proof of thelr said Liens, or the same will be barred as by statute provided. Nevada, California February 27th, 1862. THOMAS P. HAWLEY, feb27 20d. Att’y for Plaintiff. . troo « bade e, except. Tae Conpgpgra ITAL—The Bi ge e Rice When Gov, rrisfled with . mond correspon nt arleston Sard the Legislature to Memp! he burned the Bey : thle of pcecing view of th, ‘Sate Etre y, and disifibuted a largey ia a. ee ederate Capt amount of Commissary stores en pho ih. Me i jogs among citizens. Stores are closed av be male . ine, et cog . business is entirely suspended. ‘The neces: . but the Titisea ae ew nd cog sionists are leaving with their stock and) fo enter the tiger, and had himself to blame if he got scratched. To sucha fright hae violent increased, however, “aa Pg bids fair to become as infamous as ever 4. Naples or Baltimore. Shooting and stabbj,. are of almost every day happening, Yéstenie a hack driver was pistoled in one of the no, crowded thorougfares, because he deman¢, payment of a drunken soliier for a desired : vice. In the Assembly on Saturday, a concurrep: resolution for the adjournment sine die of the Legislature, on the 3lst of March : by a vote of 47 to 12. a GARDEN SEEDS! GARDEN SkEDs; GROWTH OF 1861. OCTLE VASON’S PREPAKATIONs for the Teeth—for sale by E. F. SPENCE, DOCTOR PIM; =" Late of the U. 3. Army. Surgeon, Physician and Acconcher, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Englan: Ring and Queen’s College of Physicians, freland. OFFICE—AT DR. KENT’S DRUG STORE, NEVAN, Feb. 18, 1862.—1m. For sale by I No. 1 Commercial} st, Steam Saw Mill For Sale. _ HE MOUNTAIN SPRING 8: WMILL (about seven mites from Nevada, on the Was ington road,) will Le sold VERY LOW, and if desir. ble part of the purchase money can remain on mort gage, at low rate of interest. Apply to H. L. NICHOLS, 134 J st., Sacramento. To the People of Nevada County AM AGAIN READY TO FORWARD Goods to any section of the Counties of NEVADA, PLACFR, FEL DORATO, Feb. 18, 1862 —Im. Amador, Sierra, & Nevada Territory, aay Marx—0O. H. P. W. & CO. <@a Sacramento City. Feb, 18, 1862.—3m. 0. H. P. WHITE & (0, PURE KEROSENE—ANOTHER LOT, Just Received ! NO ADVANCE IN PRICE AT SPENCE’S DRUG STORE, No. 47 Broad street, Nevada. ST. PATRICK’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. T= public are respectfully invited to attend, without further invitation, MANAGERS: GRASS VALLEY! Jas. K. Byrne, NEVADA: John Grimes, Wm. Osborne, M. Ford, M. Cooney. Miles 0’Connor, Wm. Calinan, Dan. Mulloy, JONES’ RAR: BIRCHVILLE: Thos. Reynolds, James Ryan, Thos. Drum, John Fogerty. NORTH SAN JUAN: RED DOG: P. 8. Murphy, John Hussey, Mr. Neely, John Durham. MOORR’S FLAT: WASHINGTON: Jas. McNamara, Richard Dillon, Michael McCarty, M, Fitzgerald, RUREKA: CHEROKEE: Dan. McCarty, J. B. Murphy, Anthony Thornton. Mr. Fitzpatrick. OMEGA. Richard Pierce, Jas. McCambridge FLOOR MANAGERS: Pat. Muleahy, Jas. McCourt. Ray Supper will be served at the New York Hotel. Tickets, Five Dollars, Good music engaged for the occasion. Jan, 8, 1862. FRUIT TREES. , -~ subscriber offers the present season an extensive assortment of FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, Shrubs, x Evergreens ,Greenhouse Plants, &c. 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 small quantities, at Greatly Reduced Prices from previovs years, and lowédr than the same,kinds are sold, as per Eastern catalogues. Also, THE CALIFORNIA GRAPE VINE, of two years growth. NURSERY STOCK, CONSISTING OF SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, Locust, American Elm, Maple, Linden, Mulberry, Poplar, Osage Orange, Weeping Willow, Catalbs, Laburnum, or Golden Chain, ete., ete. EVERGREEN TREES. California Arbor Vite or Cedar, Sugar Pine, Spruce, Firs, Deodar Cedar, Cypress, ete. Persons ordering particular varieties of Fruit Trees, will please men tion whether they will allow us to substitute, In . we have not the particular varieties named—we Will, however, in all cases, adhere to the orders, #5 far possible—and when allowed to substitute varieti® will give kinds of the same class ordered, as Early, Autumn, Late or Winter Fruit. Pure California White & Red Wines, For sale by the Gallon or Case, 4 CONTAINING NOTHING BUT THE PURE JUICE Of the Grape. ag GARDEN SEEDS. “@@ A large and varied stock of Home Grown Garden and Field Seeds, All of which are guaranteed to be of our own _. ing, and being the present season’s crop, all are wa ranted to be fresh and genuine. ihing Catalogues of the above are now ready for ma ste to all applicants, tree of charge. All orders mu accompanied with the cash to receive attention. Tree and Seed Depot, No. 40 J, between 2d and 34 styeets, Sacramento: . A, P.SMITH, Proprietor, Pomolegical Gardens Jan. 8, 1862.—3m,

co, A. Badlam, Se. » our Age to receive advertisements and coll ect for the same. “THURSDAY EVENING, FEB. 27, 1862. Homsve Peritions.—Some months ago. a paragraph, which originally appeared in an English paper; went the rounds of the American prese, to the effect that a large number of citizens of Maine—19,000 we believe—had petitioned to be annexed to Queen Victoria’sdominions. Every sensible American could form no other conclusion ¢hau that the paragraph was ao idle rumor; tut the Loodon Court Journal, of a late date, saysa second petition of a similar purport bas been received from the inbabitants of Maine. It is barely possible that a few Canadians or Englishmen living in Maioe may bave forwarded euch a petition to the British Government; but more probably, some waggith Yankees heve been hoaxing Jobn Bull. The Americans who live near the Canada borders have a6 much love for their country as those of other sections, and none of them would willingly become the subjects of Queen Victoria, i elas datas Sa ‘a Ran lar Easrern News.—Dispatches from Marysville, received yesterday eveving, give the more important items of Eastern news telegiaphed across the continent oa Tuesday. Nashville, the Capital of Tenvessee, aud as a Secesh papet sometime sinee said, “the heart of tbe Southern Confederacy,’”’ bas been captured by the forces under General Buell, without firing a gun. Geo, Scott bas becn sent Minister to Mexico. Lord Palmerston, the British Premier, has stated in Parliament, tbat he instructed Lord Lyous, early in January, to inform our Government that England would uot recognize the Southern Confederacy, antil both Govern ments were agreed; or in otber words, uotil the Confederacy had been acknowledged by the United States, At the time of writing this, we have received no particulars, bat may bave further detaila before going to press, Srrareay.—Some of our Secesh friends are of the opinion that the Confederates have allowed the Federals to capture Nasbville as a etratagem. A number of railroads center at Nashville, and it is thougbt to be the purpose of the rebel leaders to entice the Federalgtroops to that point, and then, by the rapid voncentration of overwhelming numbers of rebel troops, surround aod capture the entire Federalarmy, Beauregard, it is thought, has been sent to Teanessee to plau and carry out this brilliant military feat. Some such policy as th is, was foreehadowed Ly an article in a late number of De Bow’s Review. os Aw Eastern dispateb, received at San Francisco, states that Gen. Buckner bas been arrested, on a warrant issued by Justice Catron, of the U. S. Sapreme Court, for treasou. Buckner, it will be remembered, was commander of the rebel garrison lately taken prisoners at Fort Donelson, Justice Catron was driven from bis home, at Nasbville, Tenn., some months ago, on account of his Union sentiments; and it is said that his property io Nashville was confiscated. Tux Chinese are certainly some benefit to the country, as they belp support the Government, We see a statement that out of the $150,060 paid for duties at the San Francisco Custom House within the past few daye, $80,000 was paid by Chinese merchants, Ga.k.—A dispatch from Carson City, of the 25th, says a terrific gale prevailed at that place all day, Buildings were uaroofed aod one or two brick buildings were ro hadly cracked that it was unsafe to remain ia them, —_ Tux dwelling of E. Northup, near North San Juan, was destroyed by fire onabe 17th inst. The loss was about 2,000. Mr. N. was absent at the time, and his wife barely es¢aped with her child from the burning bufiding: KILLED BY 4 Snow Siips.—-A man named Kingebury lost bis life.om Saturday last, by being buried beueath a snow slide, near Lake Valley, en the Placerville route. The body was recovered the next day, _ Tux Judiciary Committee of the Assembly have reported adversely to a bill for the taxing of mining claims, State, The Pacific Railroad, from Sacramento to the eastern line of the State, with a branch to Nevada, isto bave every alterpate section for teo miles in width on each side of the road aod branch, and otber roadaare to have every alternate section for six miles in width, The bill was referred to the Committee ov Public Lands, and of their expected action, the correspoudent of the Bulletin says: The Committee on Public Lands, while adverse to Mr. Sargent’s bill granting lands in aid of various railroads enterprises in California, is favorably disposed to a grant in favor of the road between Sacramento and Carson Valley, because they appreciate the latter truly as a link im the great Pacific Railroad. Their ob-. jection to the other grants proposed is founded on their desire to reserve the public lands for . homesteads of actual settlers, The objections of the Committee to the proposed grants might easily be obviated by requiring the railroad companies to dispose of all the land within a specified time. A serious objection to the proposed grat for the Pacific Railroad and branch is, that the lands along the routes are beld as toineral lands, and not subject to entry, If the . people of the mining counties would favor the policy of baving the mineral lands segregated and the remainder sold, they might with some justice ask for grauts for railroad purposes, . Pay or Recauitine® Orvicers.— Senator Lewis has introduced a bill into the Legis lature, which was referred to the Military Committee, to pay the Captains of companies the expenses they incurred in recraiting volunteers, Section 2d makes it the duty of the Board of Examiners to audit and allow such claims, provided that no pay shall be allowed to any officer for his individual services, or for the time he may have been engaged in recruiting . and organizing his company: and provided fur. ther that no pay shall made to any officer whose company has not been actually mustered into the public service, under his command as captain; and provided further that no allowance or pay shall be made to any officer for any expenses incurred after the company was oranized and lettered, and no one captain shall e allowed to receive an amount to exceed Gen, Suieips.—The Shasta Courier, in referring to Senator McDaugall’s card, charging Gen, Shields with disloyalty, says: We take the liberty of saying that we are most credibly informed that Shields, in San Francisco, after his return from Mexico, did express the warmest wishes for the success of the rebellion. This he did to a well known gentleman of this county. There can be no doubt but that the nomination of Shields to the position of Brigadier-General was unwise. Names are at the service of any gentleman calling for them. For tHe Mtnes.—Two sleighs started yesterday morning for the Cascades, laden with passengers for Salmon river. The party are well prepared, and determined to go through. We would advise persons bound for the mines to pause and remember that they have 300 miles of snow to get over before they reach Salmon river, Here in Portland, men te little idea of a trip to the mines at sucha time as this. Be advised in{time, and wait the opening of the river, which, from all appearance, will be ina couple of weeks, Rushing heedlessly into danger is rashness. We repeat again, be wise and prudent.—[Portland Times, Feb. 11th. How tHe Vote Stoop.—As confirmatory of the recent unmistakable Union indications in Tennessee, it is proper to refer to the fact that that State, in the last Presidential election went for the Union tickets, led by Douglas and Bell, by fifteen thousand nine hundred and fifteen majority. We should also remember that a great many were seduced into the support of Breckinridge, who are, and always have been devoted Unien men. SpaADING MACHINE.—A machime which the proprietor thinks caloulated to take the place of the plowin many instances, has lately been introduced into California. It consists ofa series of steel teeth, set in endless chains revolving around cylinders, so as to affect the ground very much the same as forking. The machine has been tried in various localities in the Eastern States and at Oakland in this State, and has met with very general favor. A Dirty OvrRAGE.—A mean spirited and narrow hearted wretch one day last week disturbed the solemnities of a Chinese funeral at Columbia by throwing sand over their lighted tapers and interrupting the ceremonies in presence of a large concourse of ladies and gentlemen who were witnessing the interment. He ae penens and finded $75 for his dirty work, Prices at WAsHOE.—The following are the prevailing prices at Washoe: Wood, $40 per cord; hay, $200 per ton; barley, 12%: cents per pound; butter, $1 per pound; coffee, 50 cents pound; sugar, three pounds for $1; beef, 3744 cents per pound, and difficult to be rocured at that; kerosene, $4 Pst gallon; canles, $10 per box; potatoes, 124¢ cents per pound. BURNED TO Deatu.—We have heard that a man was burned to death in a cabin, at Excelsior, onthe evening of the 11th. What the circumstances were, or whether the rumor has really td truth, we cannot state.—[Sierra Democrat. ott bas been nominated Minister to Mexico. Cuicaco, Feb, 24th.—Cumberland Gap, between Tennessee and Kentucky, aod Russville, between Bowling Green and Nashville, are in possestion of the Federal troops. Wasainoton, Feh, 22d.--The House to: day declined formerly receiving the rebel flags taken at Forts Henry aod Donelson New York, Feb, 23d —Rebel dispatches state that Gea. A. S. Jobnsion was at Gallatin (about twenty miles vortheast of Nasbville,) and had no idea of surrendering Nashville. Pillow aud Floyd were borb at Nashville. Beauregard was sick there with the typhoid fever. Wasurxeton, Feb. 23d.—Gen. Scott was nominated Miuister Extraordinary to Mexico, on Saturday, with full powers—such as he exercised in the pacification of the Northeastere Boundary. Accompanyiug this oomivation the project of the treaty went into the Senate, the principal feature of which is substantially the assumption of the Mexican debt interest, which amonnts to tbree millions per year. The treaty guarantees our payment of it for five years. It is thought Scott’s nomination will be confirmed by the Senate if his functions should be limited to the pacification of tbe armed quarrel against Mexico, particularly ata moment when wecaunot defeud the Monroe doctrine, or go to ber belp. But it is doubtful whether the Senate will favor the scheme of buying off England, France and Spain for five years, or for life. Cuivaao, Feb, 24th.—The official statemeot of the fight at Fort Donelson returos 321 killed, 1,054 wounded and 152 missing. An expedition composed of four gauboats and two mortar boats, from Cairo, weut down to Columbus yesterday and was met by arebel flag of truce. A consultation took place which lasted two hours, The result is not made public, New York, Feb, 24th.—Specials to the New York papers, from Washington, state that it is believed bere that the rebels will make a great fight at Nashville. Col, Corcoran will be made a Brigadier as sv0n as he returns from the South. Fort Monrog, Feb. 24tb,—Tbe steamer Baltimore, which left bere several days ago with ammunition for the Buroside expedition, arrived yesterday. The news is not of specific interest. The barving of Winton (on the Chowan river) by the federal forces is confirmed. (Not previously received here.) The 9th New York regiment had gone on an expedition ap the Chowan river witb three guoboats, but having fouod the enemy in full force they returned without making an attack. The object of the expedition was to destroy railroad bridges on the Blackwater and Chowan river. The evemy, however, was discovered in large force at Winton. _No landing was made, but the enemy fired at our guoboate, and in retaliation the town was shelled. The greater part of the Buraside expedition is still at Roanoke Island, aod Gen. William’s brigade at Hatteras, had received orders to proceed there. The Paulding left Roanoke on Saturday for Elizabeth City, with pris oners taken by Buruside. They were paroled for exchange. InpianaPo.ts, Feb, 24tb.—Governor Morton appointed ex-Governor Jos, A. Wright United States Senator from Indiana, to fill the place of Jesse D. Bright. Cairo, Feb, 24th.—The troops are congregating here, preparations are making for a move at Colombus, The Codfederates are extremely busy, either preparing to evacuate, or, some think, to attack us here. Seventeen steamers were lying at Columbus this morning, and a scout reports them loaded with troops. A force of 30,000 strong and five gunboats were there. A reconnuicanse under General Paine renders it certain that preparations for a draw movement are almost ready there. _Mempbis papers of February 22d, just recieved, represent the people of Tennessee feeling gloomy and depressed over the Fort Donelson matter. The publication of all news is interdicted by the military authorities. Ker? acknowledge the late defeat to 2 terrible calamity, bat are not dispirted. The Governor of Mississippi bas made a geveral cali apon all persons capable of bearing arms toenlist, under the alternative of drafting. The Governor of Alabama calls for wwelve* regiments by the 4th of March, for three years or the war, and threatens drafting if they are not filled by

that time. Cairo, Feb, 25th,—Nashville was y sterday occupied by ten thousand troops, under Gen. Buell. The Federal flag was flying over the State House. The Tennessee Legislature adjourned on Saturday week, and met again yesterday at Memphis. It is reported that Commissioners have been appointed to confer with the Federal authorities at Washington, to arrange terme fora transfer of allegianee, and that Governor Harrie offered to turn the Confederate forees over to the Union. A gentleman who lives near Colombne, arrived here last night, and represents that a general Union sentiment exists in Tennessee. The Legislature will acquiesce in the reeommendation of Gov. Harris, because fearful of opposing the Union rentiment, When be left Columbus there were 30,000 Confederate troops there. Anotber gentleman arrived from Nashville last night, who reports that the Coofederaies will make avother stand. All negroes, avd following the Confederate army. aan Foreign News. HALrrax, Feb. 22d—The steamship Niagara. from Liverpool, Feb. 9th, has werteele: bringing two days later news. vil Six sets of Parliamentary papers, on the civi war in America, have been laid before the British Parliament. About forty-five official communications passed about the Tuscarora and Nashville. : Among the special correspondence laid before Parliament, was Earl Russell’s declaration to the Southern Commissioners, that England could not acknowledge the Confederate States until war, or further negotiations, more clearly . determined their position. Gregory, in the House of Commons, denounced the blockade as a mere paper one. It appears that in January, 1861, Earl Russell instructed Lord Lyons, if Lincoln’s Cabinet asked for advice, to reply that England declined it, unless both parties applied for counsel. Earl Russell reports the substance of a conyersation with Yancey, Rost and Mann, who urged the recognition of the Southern Confederacy. His answer was, that England would observe a strict neutrality. Her Majesty could not acknowledge the independence of the Confederacy until the fortunes of war, or peaceful negotiation, more clearly determined the respective positions of the two belligerents. In December, when war appeared robable between England and America, Lord Lyons . was directed to speak with Seward about letters of marque, and say that Great Britain was willing to abolish privateering, if the President would make a similar agreement. ‘ Indications in Parliament were that secession would be quiet. : The London Times says the American people, in the last six months, have contrived to spend more money in a shorter time, and to less purpose, than any other people on the face of the globe, and that is literally all that has been done. It argues that subjugation of the . South and a future reunion is impossible. An official Gazette is published by order of the Privy Council, removing the prohibitions on . the export of saltpeter, arms, ammunition, etc. Exeianp DeTerMINeD ON A War.—The London correspondent of the Manchester . Guardian, a paper devoted to the manufacturing interests, in a letter of December . 13th, says: The conviction forces itself upon many that the day is not far distant when the Southern Confederation must be recognized, and that recognition may be expected to bring about a . fresh difficuly, in which we must be prepared to . maintain our policy. It is with this view, and . as a demonstration of our intention to hold our own way, that the Government are sending out . 100,000 men to Canada without any reference to the reply of the American Cabinet. If Messrs. Mason and Slidell landed at Liverpool to-mor. row, not a soldier the less would be sent out, If we are to have a war with the North, in connection with the United States schism, there would be no more favorable time than the present. It would bea short and decisive war, and would have a vital influence on the preservation of peace and the uninterrupted freedom of commerce for many years to come, without our having to pass through the ordeal of social and mercantile confusion which wars, as a general rule, entail. Our military departments are . working double time. The clothing establishment at Pimlico was at full work all last night and the preceding one. THE CHINESE QUESTION.—What shall be done with the Chinese, is a question now agitating our law makers in San Francisco. We perceive that a bill has been introduced taxing . each one in the State four dollars per month, whether male or female, and whether living in the mines or not. This is exclusive of the mining tax, now paid by those at work on the mineral lands of the State. It seems to be con. sidered that the most sumptuary laws should be passed to exclude them from the State. Hence this bill. Itis seadily enough conceded that the Chinese do not constitute a desirable ele. ment in California society, and that steps should be taken to exclude them from the State, but it . is a matter of very considerable doubt if it is . ee policy to tax them as this bill proposes. very Chinaman in the mines should be compelled to purchase a mining license. Of this there can be no doubt; but to say that in addition thereto he should pay four dollars per month is rather rough. The truth is just here: They are not able to pay it. If itis the intention of the legislators to drive them out of the State, let Congress be memorialized on the subect, and no doubt justice would be done us. We are opposed to all species of oppression, even of the disgusting Chinese, and eight dollars per month has rather the look of unwarrantable extortion.—[Shasta Courier. A ccercatienasinniaaciihccenataneaiaaaeatatiagtate aia, Ex-Gov. Downey has returned to Los Angeles with his family. ARLEM OIL ca or enpmamani and HAMBURG TEA, for sale by Feb, 27. KE, F. SPENCE, 47 Broad street. Fee NOTICE.— State of California; In the District Court—County of Nevada— ss, l4th Judicial Distriet; A. D, SKILLMAN & CO., vs, WILLIAM HUFF, Notice is hereby given that the above named plaintiffs, have commenced a suit in the Court aforesaid, against defendant, to foreclose a Mechanie’s Lien upon the following described property and premises, viz: That certain frame building situated in the town and township of Washington, County of Nevada, State of California, upon a lot on the north side of the main street, which runs parallel with the South Yuba river, and on the west side and next to the Exchange Hotel, together with such convenient space around the same, as may be necessary for the convenient use and occupation thereof. All persons hold ing or claiming liens under the provisions of the Act entitled ‘‘an Act for securing Liens to Mechanics and others,’’ passed April 19th, 1856 and the Acts amendatory thereof, are hereby notified to be and aged in the Distriet Court aforesaid on FRIDAY THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF MARCH, a. D,, 1862, at 10 oclock, a. M., and to exhibit then and there the proof of thelr said Liens, or the same will be barred as by statute provided. Nevada, California February 27th, 1862. THOMAS P. HAWLEY, feb27 20d. Att’y for Plaintiff. . troo « bade e, except. Tae Conpgpgra ITAL—The Bi ge e Rice When Gov, rrisfled with . mond correspon nt arleston Sard the Legislature to Memp! he burned the Bey : thle of pcecing view of th, ‘Sate Etre y, and disifibuted a largey ia a. ee ederate Capt amount of Commissary stores en pho ih. Me i jogs among citizens. Stores are closed av be male . ine, et cog . business is entirely suspended. ‘The neces: . but the Titisea ae ew nd cog sionists are leaving with their stock and) fo enter the tiger, and had himself to blame if he got scratched. To sucha fright hae violent increased, however, “aa Pg bids fair to become as infamous as ever 4. Naples or Baltimore. Shooting and stabbj,. are of almost every day happening, Yéstenie a hack driver was pistoled in one of the no, crowded thorougfares, because he deman¢, payment of a drunken soliier for a desired : vice. In the Assembly on Saturday, a concurrep: resolution for the adjournment sine die of the Legislature, on the 3lst of March : by a vote of 47 to 12. a GARDEN SEEDS! GARDEN SkEDs; GROWTH OF 1861. OCTLE VASON’S PREPAKATIONs for the Teeth—for sale by E. F. SPENCE, DOCTOR PIM; =" Late of the U. 3. Army. Surgeon, Physician and Acconcher, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Englan: Ring and Queen’s College of Physicians, freland. OFFICE—AT DR. KENT’S DRUG STORE, NEVAN, Feb. 18, 1862.—1m. For sale by I No. 1 Commercial} st, Steam Saw Mill For Sale. _ HE MOUNTAIN SPRING 8: WMILL (about seven mites from Nevada, on the Was ington road,) will Le sold VERY LOW, and if desir. ble part of the purchase money can remain on mort gage, at low rate of interest. Apply to H. L. NICHOLS, 134 J st., Sacramento. To the People of Nevada County AM AGAIN READY TO FORWARD Goods to any section of the Counties of NEVADA, PLACFR, FEL DORATO, Feb. 18, 1862 —Im. Amador, Sierra, & Nevada Territory, aay Marx—0O. H. P. W. & CO. <@a Sacramento City. Feb, 18, 1862.—3m. 0. H. P. WHITE & (0, PURE KEROSENE—ANOTHER LOT, Just Received ! NO ADVANCE IN PRICE AT SPENCE’S DRUG STORE, No. 47 Broad street, Nevada. ST. PATRICK’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. T= public are respectfully invited to attend, without further invitation, MANAGERS: GRASS VALLEY! Jas. K. Byrne, NEVADA: John Grimes, Wm. Osborne, M. Ford, M. Cooney. Miles 0’Connor, Wm. Calinan, Dan. Mulloy, JONES’ RAR: BIRCHVILLE: Thos. Reynolds, James Ryan, Thos. Drum, John Fogerty. NORTH SAN JUAN: RED DOG: P. 8. Murphy, John Hussey, Mr. Neely, John Durham. MOORR’S FLAT: WASHINGTON: Jas. McNamara, Richard Dillon, Michael McCarty, M, Fitzgerald, RUREKA: CHEROKEE: Dan. McCarty, J. B. Murphy, Anthony Thornton. Mr. Fitzpatrick. OMEGA. Richard Pierce, Jas. McCambridge FLOOR MANAGERS: Pat. Muleahy, Jas. McCourt. Ray Supper will be served at the New York Hotel. Tickets, Five Dollars, Good music engaged for the occasion. Jan, 8, 1862. FRUIT TREES. , -~ subscriber offers the present season an extensive assortment of FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, Shrubs, x Evergreens ,Greenhouse Plants, &c. 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 small quantities, at Greatly Reduced Prices from previovs years, and lowédr than the same,kinds are sold, as per Eastern catalogues. Also, THE CALIFORNIA GRAPE VINE, of two years growth. NURSERY STOCK, CONSISTING OF SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, Locust, American Elm, Maple, Linden, Mulberry, Poplar, Osage Orange, Weeping Willow, Catalbs, Laburnum, or Golden Chain, ete., ete. EVERGREEN TREES. California Arbor Vite or Cedar, Sugar Pine, Spruce, Firs, Deodar Cedar, Cypress, ete. Persons ordering particular varieties of Fruit Trees, will please men tion whether they will allow us to substitute, In . we have not the particular varieties named—we Will, however, in all cases, adhere to the orders, #5 far possible—and when allowed to substitute varieti® will give kinds of the same class ordered, as Early, Autumn, Late or Winter Fruit. Pure California White & Red Wines, For sale by the Gallon or Case, 4 CONTAINING NOTHING BUT THE PURE JUICE Of the Grape. ag GARDEN SEEDS. “@@ A large and varied stock of Home Grown Garden and Field Seeds, All of which are guaranteed to be of our own _. ing, and being the present season’s crop, all are wa ranted to be fresh and genuine. ihing Catalogues of the above are now ready for ma ste to all applicants, tree of charge. All orders mu accompanied with the cash to receive attention. Tree and Seed Depot, No. 40 J, between 2d and 34 styeets, Sacramento: . A, P.SMITH, Proprietor, Pomolegical Gardens Jan. 8, 1862.—3m,