June 11, 1861 (4 pages)

ORNATE ccsaprmmcmnrsornnr ie nen ——= ‘May 30th, arrived at Fort Churchill on tavian Hi ( “4 s ove is erring es a pA revedln o Saturday evening. Contrary to general and collect and receipt for the name. expectation, nothing had transpired up to Ac Madham, I¥6; te Ours that date of startling interest. Large bodies of troops had crossed the Potomac, at Washington, and were engaged in fortifying their positions at Alexandra and Arlington Heights, but there are no certain indications of a movement southward from that direction. A large body of rebel forces were stationed at Manassas Gap Janetion, where they bad thrown up earthworks, with the intention doubtless of making a stand at that point, Harper’s Ferry is threatened from different points, and there seems to be every prospect that the place will soon be io possession of the Federal forces. The most reliable accounts state that there are not more than four thousand rebel troops there, who are badly equipped and short of pro visions, Several regiments of Ohio troops crossed into Western Virginia on the night of May 26th, and occupied Parkersburg, and according to one dispatch the rebels evacuated Grafton, where they had cellected in considerable force, on the 27th. The Ohio troops are under command of Gen. McClelland, who was on the march for Harper’s Ferry with fifteen thousand menIt was supposed that another force under Gen. Keim would proceed from Chambersburg; another from the Relay House, and still another from Washington, with the view of cutting off the retreat of the rebels. Gen. Jobnson, the commander of the rebel forces at Harper’s Ferry, considered that he had time to secure a retreat. The forces at Fortress Monroe, under Gen. Butler, number about 10,000, and the rebel force, at Norfolk and Portsmouth, is variously estimated at from 7,000 to 20,000. On the 27th, Gen. Butler formed an entrenched camp at Newport, near the mouth of James river, and about ten miles from the fortress. This is supposed to be a preliminary movement for an advance on Richmond. A regiment of St. Louis volunteers, under command of Col. Shultner, has taken possession of Bird Point, opposite Cario, in Missouri, which they will permanently bold. They are supplied with Minnie rifles, provisions for forty days, and two batteries were to be sent them from Cairo. Aan Illinois regiment had also been ordered to the same point. t for Sacramento Amono the news items by the last Pony, was one to the effect that the rebel troops evacuated Grafton on the 27th of May, and that the place was afterwards occupied by the advance regiments of Ohio troops. This statement is not very probable. The Federal troops crossed the Obio in different divisions, at Wheeling and Parkersburg, on the 26th. Those places are each about one hundred miles west of Grafton, and as the railroad tracks had undoubtedly been pulled up, and the bridges destroyed, the troops could not bave advanced that far up to the 29th, the date of the dispatch. One dispatch says Grafton was occupied by 5,000 rebel troops; another puts the namber at 2,500, and says reiaforcements were daily arriving feom Harper’s Ferry. Grafton is neat two hundred miles west of Harper's ¥erry, but as the rebels have possession of the railroad they could rapidly concentrate their whole force at either point. Tux Dovetas Vorers.—Mr. Sargent, in a speech on Saturday, before the Repablican County Convention, is reported to have stated that many of the Douglas party had joined the Republican ranks since the last election and many are now coming over, Ife must have relied principally on his imagination for this information, We have circulated a good deal among the people since the last election, and have yet to learn of a single man who voted for Donglas last year that intends to vote the Republican ticket next fall. Itis possible that two or three such changes may be found in the county, but ws have not yet heard of any. Wehave reason to believe that the nominees of the Fourth of July Convention will receive the entire Douglas vote; a fair proportion of the Bell*Everett vote, and will also be supported by quite a number of those who voted for Breckinridge and Lincoln. Mono County.—Mr., I. H, Mitchell arrived in Nevada on Sunday Just, from Mono county, having left there on the evening of June Ist. The election for officers of the newly organized county of Mono, was held that day, and although the result was not certainly known when he left, he informs us that Mr, N. F. Scott, formerly of Nevada, is undoubtedly elected Sheriff Mr. Mitchell farther informs us, that the citizens of that section are almost unanimously opposed to being attached to Nevada Territory. They are nearly allold Californians, and deeming their property and titles perfectly secure wader our lawe, and knowing nothing of the laws that are now in force in the new Torrilory, or of the character of the lawe that will hereafter be made, they much prefer to remain attached to California. Tue Manassas Gap Janetion, the point said to be oconpied by a large body of rebel troops, is about thirty-five miles west of Alexandria, and being at the junction of ‘railroads leading south and west, is regarded as a place of great military importance to them. It was believed that the Government troops would soon advance to that ‘point with the view of cutting off the retreat of the rebel forces at Harper's Ferry. Such a movement would be likely to result in a great battle, as the rebel troops bave been throwing up earthworks, and were daily receiving. reinforcements, evideutly with the view of holding the position at all hazards. Maoau.er’s Hisrory.—We are indebted to the publishers, Messrs, Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Oo., of Boston, for a copy: of Macauley’s fifth volume of the History of Eogiand together with a sketch of the Life and Writings of the author, This volume brings the History down to near the close of the reign of William and Mary, and although the work was oot completed, itis giveu to the public precisely as it was left by the autbor. The work is-for sale at Welvh’a Pioneer Book Store, Commercial street. TakinG Possrssion oF Anms.—A dispatch from Carson City says that Capt. Moore, from Fort Churchill, took possession of the arms stored at that place, on Friday last, and late at night weat on to Silver City to take the arms at that point. He acted under orders from Gen. Sumner. The arms taken, we presume, are those that were leaned from the Benicia Arsenal, by Gen. Clark, atthe time of the Pab Ute war, Sheriff Blackburn had possession of the arms and gave them up when the order from Gen. Sumner was presented. Oxucon.—Advices' from Oregon state that thore is a great rash for the Nez Perce mines, the reports froaf there being favorabie. A meeting at Albany, Oregon, on the Sth inst. for the purpose of uniting the Douglas and Breckinridge wings of the Demooracy. proved a failure. Chas, Williams hag been tried at Jacksonville for the murder of Daniel Butterfield, and acquitted. Fort Picxens.— Lieut. Slemmer arrived at Washington, on the 28th ult., from Fort Pickens. He says the troops there are able to hold the fort against any force that ean. be brought against it, The garrison nambers about 1,000 men, and the rebel forces under Geo, Bragg about 6,000. Tux Fourra,.—We notice by our exehangee, that the citizens-of almost every town and village in the State, are making preparations to celebrate the approachiog Fourth of July. On mo former occasion, since our remomberauce, bave the people taken so much interest in the proper observance of our national anoiversary. We leara by telegraph that the Pony, with dates from St. Louis to June 3d, arrived at Fort Churcbill at foar o'clock this afternoon. A& secesstonist of San Francisco made a bet the other day that no United States sol. dier willbe found in Virginia after the 2st of next June. Perhaps he thinks by that time the Federal. troops will get through Virginia, on their way to Montgomery, Tus Shasta Courier says the Centerville Hotel, owned by James MoGarry, was consumed by fire Friday morning. The loss is very severe, McGarry saved no furniture nov anything pertaining to the building. . little State of South Carolina. san wecerenennancnmenaer LETTER FROM WASHOE. Vrrernia Crry, June 4, 1861. Ep. Democrat:—After a cruise of three and a half days, I find myself in good shape, and without a seratch or a blemish. Rube and Mau stood the trip well, but Dave and “Spot” came in very much fatigued. Dave was not able to “toot his horn” for Jeff. nor “Spot” to “nip an Indian.” Thinking that a brief account of our journey over the Henness Pass would be entertaining to the readers of the Democrat, I will proceed to “narrate.” Leaving Nevada Friday afternoon on A. Mau’s saddle-train, we made Orleans Flat in good season, put up at the Orleans Hotel, got some mighty coarse provender and “nipped” by bed-bugs. Could’nt conscientiously think of recommending the “Orleans” to the traveling public as anything superior to first class hotels at the Bay. Left the Flat at 8 o'clock next morning, got to Eureka at 10, and concluded to ‘lay over until after dinner. Gota No.1 meal at Bohannan’s Washoe Hotel, and struck out for Jackson’s Ranch, where we arrived at about 6 o’clock—road not first rate, by any means, but passable—will be better in afew days. Dick Rafford keeps the house at Jackson’s, he is a good fellow, and knows how to keep a hoiel. Started bright and early Sunday morning, and after a pretty hard hours’ travel reached Steve. Fenn’s, a distance of 4 1-2 miles from Rafford’s, where we took a “smile” and pushed on. Soon after leaving Fenn’s we crossed the summit, but not without a slight accident, which happened to Dave. His mule stumbled and fell and he went overboard, landing on all fours, in as clean and deep a mud-hole as we found on the whole route, He soon gained his equilibrium and came ashore, not much hurt but considerably soiled externally. He did’nt quote from any particular author, but used a number of his own sublime and familiar terms. Dave seemed to be particularly unfortunate; for, but a few miles from this place, while we were fording a small omg that puts out from Little Truckee Lake, he had the misfortune to be the only one in the party to let his legs drag and get his feet wet. Again he implored a time or two, but soon got reconciled, and we went on our way, reaching the Hunter Ranch, kept by Tom ‘Triplett, just in time for dinner, and a “square meal” it wastoo. Got to O’Neil’s on the Truckee, at 6 o’clock, and put up for the night. Here we were hospitably entertained in every sense of the word—good supper and breakfast, and, pardon me for mentioning the fact, as sweet a Miss of fifteen summers presided over and dealt out the hash, as is to be found in Nevada. We reluctantly shoved out for Stout’s bridge, when we were ‘‘sto manded four Tits each for crossing. Reached Steamboat Springs, when Doc Ellis, formerly of Montezuma Hill, cures ‘all the ills that fles is heir to,” about 12 o’clock. Took a steam bath, which had the effect of taking the soreness out of our bones, and otherwise helping our condition very materially. Can recom-¢ mend the Springs as a great institution, Ten miles further and we found ourselves in the Queen City of Silverdom—Virginia—where we shall probably remain until the Vermillon tunnel is completed. As yet I have not had much chance to form a definite conclusion in regard to the “TIronsides,” but from “indications,” I feel warranted in saying to the boys who own in, not to sell for any price that is now offered. The contract was finished yesterday, (450 feet) but froma survey just taken, the tunnel falls fifty feet short of the ledge, There will be a meeting tomorrow night of the Company, when another contract will be let to finish the job, Will write again in a few days. G. ILL. Tue “Stars anp Srrires Humpiep.’’— The “brilliant”? achievement of the South Carolinians, by which some seven or eight thousand men, with numerous batteries, captured a fort containing seventy halfstarved men, furnished the Governor of South Carolina with an opportunity fora speech, of which the followiog is an extract: We have humbled the flag of the United States, and as long as I have the honor to preside as your Chief nee so help me God there is no power on this earth shall lower from that fortress those flags, unless they be lowered and trailed in a sea of blood. I can here say to you it is the first time in the history of this country that the Stars and Stripes have been humbled. It has triumphed for seventy years, but, to-day, on the 13th day of April, it has been humbled, and humbled before the glorious . The Stars and Stripes have been. lowered before your eyes this day, but there are no flames that shall ever lower the flag of South Carolina while I have the honor to preside as your Chief Magistrate. AndI pronounce here, before the civilized world, your independence is baptized in blood, your independence is won upon a glorious battle field, and you are free now and forever, in defiance of a world in arms. This speech, we presume, was made before it was given out that none of the rebel soldiers were burt, else the Governor would hardly have announced that South Carolina’s independence was ‘*baptized in blood.’’ Corrcion.—lIf our venerable Uncle San would allow the secessionists to tear down his house over his head, and turn him out, neck and heels, and be kicked for not going out’ sooner, then the old fellow would follow the ‘*peace policy,” so much recommended by our “sympa ;” but as he won’t go out in thecold, nor stand kieking, he is coercionist. What a pity. _—Tosaocco.—W. McPridgeon and J. Frape: have commenced the culture of tobacco on the San Joaquin river, about ht miles from Stockton. They have se nts of the Ha Connecticut and: V varieties, and thoroughly test the practicability of cultivating the Sh tin that locality, pated the-present season, . ” by Will N. Rabbits, who de§ New York Zovaves,—The Washington Star thus epeaks of this irrepressible set of wild New Yorkers, who at last accounts were engaged in executing their threat of revenge for the assassination of Col. Ellsworth: The first inquiry made by the firemen, on landing from the cars, was with grave faced earnestness, “Can you tell us where Jeff. Davis is? we’re lookin’ for him.” “Yes,” said another “we're bound to hang his scalp in the White House before we go back.” Another one, whose massive underjaw and breadth of neck indieated him “some in a plug muss,” remarked that the had expected to have arrived by way of Baltimore. “We would have come through Baltimore like a dose of salts,” he added, witk an air of disappointment. One of them beckoned to a citizen, confidently, to his side, and inquired, “Is there any secession flags about here.” He was answered that secession bunting was an article that didnot prevail here. He nodded, and added, “I only wanted to know.” On coming down the avenue, the Franklin Fire Company passed them at a sharp run, on its way to a fire, and the familiar apparatus was saluted with such a yell of recognition along the entire line as must have fairly astonished the staid old reel. Somebody remarked to one of the b’hoys that his hair was rather short. ‘Oh, yes,” was the reply, ‘‘we all had our heads filed before we left New York.” They all looked like fighting boys; but one compan seems to have a special prestige that way. “If there’s any mischief done, lay it on to company 68,” seems tobea b’hoys. Some of the gg fi their quarters (Columbian Market building) this morning, disdaining the tedious, comonplace mode of exit by the stairway, let themselves down to the street from the third-story by a rope, like so many monkeys. ae cour thorized to anno SS as a candidate for the office of County Recorder— subject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Convention. jell-te DISTRICT ATTORNEY.—We are authorized to annbunce the name of GEORGE S, HUPP, as a candidate for the office of District Attorney—subject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Convention. jell te FOR COLLECTOR.—We have been authorized to announce the name of T.T. DAVENPORT, as a Candidate for the Office of COLLECTOR of Nevada County—subject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Convention, to be held June 29th, 1861. may28-td PLRe PorT WINE—For Saleby __ FE. F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, Broad st., Nevada. NSOLVENT NOTICE.—In the District Court, of the 14th Judicial District of the State of California. In the matter of the petition of JOHN HILL, an insolvent debtor, Pursuant to an order of the Hon. Niles Searls, Judge of thé said District Court, notice is hereby given to all the creditors of the said insolvent, JOHN HILL, to be and appear before the Hon. Niles Searls aforesaid, in open Court, at the Court Room of said Court in the City of Nevada, County of Nevada, on the 12th day of July a. p. 1861, at 10 o’clock a, M. of that day then and there to show cause if any they can, why the prayer of said insolvent should not be granted, and an assignment of his estate be made, and he be discharged from his debts and liabilities, in pursnance of the Statute in such case made and provided ; and in the meantime all proceedings against said insolvent be stayed. Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court, this ms 10th day of June a. p, 1861, . JNO, 8. LAMBERT, Clerk. —_— By Jos. Roserts Jr., Dep. Clerk. T. B. McFarland, Att'y fur Petitioner. jell-bw OPPOSITION DRY GOODS STORE ! Colamercial street, Nevada. (OPPOSITE C. W. YOUNG'S JEWELRY STORE. ] FANCY GOODS. HIS STORE HAS LATELY BEEN fitted up and suppiled with everything in our line of business. Ladies with find it to their advantage te call at the above place, where they will always find articles of every variety, at prices to suit the times. We have just received a new lot of. Embroidery, Bands, Jackonet Edgings, Insertions, and.the finest new stock of Swiss Muslins, Flannels and Lawns, ever brought to this city, direct from.one of the nape importing houses of New York. entiemen’s Drawers and Under Shirts, Handker. chiefs, Neckties and Socks always on hand. aap Fresh Goods received by every steamer from New York, Nevada, May 16, 1861.—tf; . HORWITZ & CO. nent HERIFF’S SALE.=By virtue execution to me directed, issued out ofthe me trict Court of the Fourteenth Judicial District, and for the county of Nevada, and State of ¢ fe on # Judgment rendered in said Court, on the day of June 1861, in favor of JEROME RB. MOOR}, and against The Hennéss Pass Turnpike © for the sum of four thousand: seven hundred and yoy enty-nine dollars and thirty-three cents, debt ft interest on the said sum of $4,779 33 ‘from the 4y, day of June 1861, atthe rate of 314 per cent month until paid: Together with $24,75 costeof si, I have levied upon the following described which was heretofore levied upon and attaches i 27th 1861, at 1 o’clock F.¥., to wit: That road leading from Eureka, Nevada county, California, to Truckee Meadows, Nevada Territory, via Ranch, Jackson’s Ranch, Maples’ Ranch, Dog Valles > . and crossing the Truekee river at Stout's and known as the Henness Pass Turnpike; with all the Toll houses, Bridges, and all apputte. nances, rights of way, franchises and easements . p. longing to said Road or to suid Henness Pass Tun. pilte Company. Notice is hereby given that I will expose to publie sale, all the above described property, to the highes bidder for cash, in front of the Court House dor jg Nevada City, on FRIDAY the 5th day of July 4. 1861, between the hours of 9 o’clock 4, M. ands o’clock P. M. Given under my hand this 8th of June a. p, 189] J. B. VAN HAGEN, Sheriff, N. ¢, By J. H. Diexson, Under Sheriff, jell-td INDEPENDENCE BALL. AGE GRAND BALL WILL BE GIvey in honor of the 85th Anniversary of Americay t phrase amongst the . Independence, at ouaves in emerging from . TEMPERANCE HALL, Thursday Evening July A By CHAS. B. IRISH. Tickets Five Dollars, Nevada June 8th 1$61.—td a DOCTOR BASSETT’S UNITED STATES CIRCUS! THE ONLY EQUESTRIAN TROUPE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA !! HIS NEWLY ORGANIZED TROUPE of STAR Equestrian, Acrobatic and Gymnastic ,erformers will give a series of their Grand and UnBique Performances in’ Red Dog,... Thursday June 13th, praas Valley . cc. Friday June l4th, EVADA ...,Saturday June 15th, Toores Gv ccivvesess Sunday June 16th, orth San Juan,,. Monday June 17th, ADMISSION TO PAVILLION,.ONE DOLLAR. Children Half Price ! MR. ALEXANDER MONTARG, The Living Skeleton, Will also be on Exhibition during the stay of this reat Show. WM. PRIDHAM, Advance Ag’t. RESIDENCE FOR SALE! WHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS for sale his House and Lot, on st Broad street, together with the Vacant »t on the opposite side of the street. The mt-yard is well filled with shade trees, shrubbery nd flowers, of almost every variety. Attached to the premises is a thrifty Young Orchard, containing a large assortment of choice fruit-trees. The hous was built about a year and a-half ago, is hard-finished and the rooms are conveniently planned for a resi dence. J. 8. WALL. Nevada, May 21, 1861.—+f. A. BLOCK, 8S. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Je A. BLOCK & CO., ——DEALERS IN——— CLOTHING, ILATS, CAPS . ETC. ETC. ETC. Corner of Pine & Commercial Streets. NEVADA. DRS, CHAPMAN & HATCH, Surgical and Mechanical Dentists. Office—Corner Room Second story, KIDD & KNOX’S BRICK BUILDING, NEVADAALL DENTAL OPERATIONS Performed in a Neat and Substantial Manner and a@ SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Nevada April 10th 1861. aprll-tf NEVADA & WASHOE SADDLE TRAIN! HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY inform the blie that he will dispatch a Saddle Train for vIRGD IA CITY, via the Henness Pass, ONCE A WEEK, Brey Monday Morning. Passage, Each—in Advance, witb out Baggage. Each passenger will be allowed 15 pounds of Baggage. Allover that will be charged the regular price of freight. ‘ Mr. Harmon Sadler will act as agent at Virgra’s City. -oned at For fre ht feoaty “ppl to the undersigned & d st., Nevada. ALBERT MaU. évada, May 14, 1861: ee eS oa a oe Ve

ORNATE ccsaprmmcmnrsornnr ie nen ——= ‘May 30th, arrived at Fort Churchill on tavian Hi ( “4 s ove is erring es a pA revedln o Saturday evening. Contrary to general and collect and receipt for the name. expectation, nothing had transpired up to Ac Madham, I¥6; te Ours that date of startling interest. Large bodies of troops had crossed the Potomac, at Washington, and were engaged in fortifying their positions at Alexandra and Arlington Heights, but there are no certain indications of a movement southward from that direction. A large body of rebel forces were stationed at Manassas Gap Janetion, where they bad thrown up earthworks, with the intention doubtless of making a stand at that point, Harper’s Ferry is threatened from different points, and there seems to be every prospect that the place will soon be io possession of the Federal forces. The most reliable accounts state that there are not more than four thousand rebel troops there, who are badly equipped and short of pro visions, Several regiments of Ohio troops crossed into Western Virginia on the night of May 26th, and occupied Parkersburg, and according to one dispatch the rebels evacuated Grafton, where they had cellected in considerable force, on the 27th. The Ohio troops are under command of Gen. McClelland, who was on the march for Harper’s Ferry with fifteen thousand menIt was supposed that another force under Gen. Keim would proceed from Chambersburg; another from the Relay House, and still another from Washington, with the view of cutting off the retreat of the rebels. Gen. Jobnson, the commander of the rebel forces at Harper’s Ferry, considered that he had time to secure a retreat. The forces at Fortress Monroe, under Gen. Butler, number about 10,000, and the rebel force, at Norfolk and Portsmouth, is variously estimated at from 7,000 to 20,000. On the 27th, Gen. Butler formed an entrenched camp at Newport, near the mouth of James river, and about ten miles from the fortress. This is supposed to be a preliminary movement for an advance on Richmond. A regiment of St. Louis volunteers, under command of Col. Shultner, has taken possession of Bird Point, opposite Cario, in Missouri, which they will permanently bold. They are supplied with Minnie rifles, provisions for forty days, and two batteries were to be sent them from Cairo. Aan Illinois regiment had also been ordered to the same point. t for Sacramento Amono the news items by the last Pony, was one to the effect that the rebel troops evacuated Grafton on the 27th of May, and that the place was afterwards occupied by the advance regiments of Ohio troops. This statement is not very probable. The Federal troops crossed the Obio in different divisions, at Wheeling and Parkersburg, on the 26th. Those places are each about one hundred miles west of Grafton, and as the railroad tracks had undoubtedly been pulled up, and the bridges destroyed, the troops could not bave advanced that far up to the 29th, the date of the dispatch. One dispatch says Grafton was occupied by 5,000 rebel troops; another puts the namber at 2,500, and says reiaforcements were daily arriving feom Harper’s Ferry. Grafton is neat two hundred miles west of Harper's ¥erry, but as the rebels have possession of the railroad they could rapidly concentrate their whole force at either point. Tux Dovetas Vorers.—Mr. Sargent, in a speech on Saturday, before the Repablican County Convention, is reported to have stated that many of the Douglas party had joined the Republican ranks since the last election and many are now coming over, Ife must have relied principally on his imagination for this information, We have circulated a good deal among the people since the last election, and have yet to learn of a single man who voted for Donglas last year that intends to vote the Republican ticket next fall. Itis possible that two or three such changes may be found in the county, but ws have not yet heard of any. Wehave reason to believe that the nominees of the Fourth of July Convention will receive the entire Douglas vote; a fair proportion of the Bell*Everett vote, and will also be supported by quite a number of those who voted for Breckinridge and Lincoln. Mono County.—Mr., I. H, Mitchell arrived in Nevada on Sunday Just, from Mono county, having left there on the evening of June Ist. The election for officers of the newly organized county of Mono, was held that day, and although the result was not certainly known when he left, he informs us that Mr, N. F. Scott, formerly of Nevada, is undoubtedly elected Sheriff Mr. Mitchell farther informs us, that the citizens of that section are almost unanimously opposed to being attached to Nevada Territory. They are nearly allold Californians, and deeming their property and titles perfectly secure wader our lawe, and knowing nothing of the laws that are now in force in the new Torrilory, or of the character of the lawe that will hereafter be made, they much prefer to remain attached to California. Tue Manassas Gap Janetion, the point said to be oconpied by a large body of rebel troops, is about thirty-five miles west of Alexandria, and being at the junction of ‘railroads leading south and west, is regarded as a place of great military importance to them. It was believed that the Government troops would soon advance to that ‘point with the view of cutting off the retreat of the rebel forces at Harper's Ferry. Such a movement would be likely to result in a great battle, as the rebel troops bave been throwing up earthworks, and were daily receiving. reinforcements, evideutly with the view of holding the position at all hazards. Maoau.er’s Hisrory.—We are indebted to the publishers, Messrs, Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Oo., of Boston, for a copy: of Macauley’s fifth volume of the History of Eogiand together with a sketch of the Life and Writings of the author, This volume brings the History down to near the close of the reign of William and Mary, and although the work was oot completed, itis giveu to the public precisely as it was left by the autbor. The work is-for sale at Welvh’a Pioneer Book Store, Commercial street. TakinG Possrssion oF Anms.—A dispatch from Carson City says that Capt. Moore, from Fort Churchill, took possession of the arms stored at that place, on Friday last, and late at night weat on to Silver City to take the arms at that point. He acted under orders from Gen. Sumner. The arms taken, we presume, are those that were leaned from the Benicia Arsenal, by Gen. Clark, atthe time of the Pab Ute war, Sheriff Blackburn had possession of the arms and gave them up when the order from Gen. Sumner was presented. Oxucon.—Advices' from Oregon state that thore is a great rash for the Nez Perce mines, the reports froaf there being favorabie. A meeting at Albany, Oregon, on the Sth inst. for the purpose of uniting the Douglas and Breckinridge wings of the Demooracy. proved a failure. Chas, Williams hag been tried at Jacksonville for the murder of Daniel Butterfield, and acquitted. Fort Picxens.— Lieut. Slemmer arrived at Washington, on the 28th ult., from Fort Pickens. He says the troops there are able to hold the fort against any force that ean. be brought against it, The garrison nambers about 1,000 men, and the rebel forces under Geo, Bragg about 6,000. Tux Fourra,.—We notice by our exehangee, that the citizens-of almost every town and village in the State, are making preparations to celebrate the approachiog Fourth of July. On mo former occasion, since our remomberauce, bave the people taken so much interest in the proper observance of our national anoiversary. We leara by telegraph that the Pony, with dates from St. Louis to June 3d, arrived at Fort Churcbill at foar o'clock this afternoon. A& secesstonist of San Francisco made a bet the other day that no United States sol. dier willbe found in Virginia after the 2st of next June. Perhaps he thinks by that time the Federal. troops will get through Virginia, on their way to Montgomery, Tus Shasta Courier says the Centerville Hotel, owned by James MoGarry, was consumed by fire Friday morning. The loss is very severe, McGarry saved no furniture nov anything pertaining to the building. . little State of South Carolina. san wecerenennancnmenaer LETTER FROM WASHOE. Vrrernia Crry, June 4, 1861. Ep. Democrat:—After a cruise of three and a half days, I find myself in good shape, and without a seratch or a blemish. Rube and Mau stood the trip well, but Dave and “Spot” came in very much fatigued. Dave was not able to “toot his horn” for Jeff. nor “Spot” to “nip an Indian.” Thinking that a brief account of our journey over the Henness Pass would be entertaining to the readers of the Democrat, I will proceed to “narrate.” Leaving Nevada Friday afternoon on A. Mau’s saddle-train, we made Orleans Flat in good season, put up at the Orleans Hotel, got some mighty coarse provender and “nipped” by bed-bugs. Could’nt conscientiously think of recommending the “Orleans” to the traveling public as anything superior to first class hotels at the Bay. Left the Flat at 8 o'clock next morning, got to Eureka at 10, and concluded to ‘lay over until after dinner. Gota No.1 meal at Bohannan’s Washoe Hotel, and struck out for Jackson’s Ranch, where we arrived at about 6 o’clock—road not first rate, by any means, but passable—will be better in afew days. Dick Rafford keeps the house at Jackson’s, he is a good fellow, and knows how to keep a hoiel. Started bright and early Sunday morning, and after a pretty hard hours’ travel reached Steve. Fenn’s, a distance of 4 1-2 miles from Rafford’s, where we took a “smile” and pushed on. Soon after leaving Fenn’s we crossed the summit, but not without a slight accident, which happened to Dave. His mule stumbled and fell and he went overboard, landing on all fours, in as clean and deep a mud-hole as we found on the whole route, He soon gained his equilibrium and came ashore, not much hurt but considerably soiled externally. He did’nt quote from any particular author, but used a number of his own sublime and familiar terms. Dave seemed to be particularly unfortunate; for, but a few miles from this place, while we were fording a small omg that puts out from Little Truckee Lake, he had the misfortune to be the only one in the party to let his legs drag and get his feet wet. Again he implored a time or two, but soon got reconciled, and we went on our way, reaching the Hunter Ranch, kept by Tom ‘Triplett, just in time for dinner, and a “square meal” it wastoo. Got to O’Neil’s on the Truckee, at 6 o’clock, and put up for the night. Here we were hospitably entertained in every sense of the word—good supper and breakfast, and, pardon me for mentioning the fact, as sweet a Miss of fifteen summers presided over and dealt out the hash, as is to be found in Nevada. We reluctantly shoved out for Stout’s bridge, when we were ‘‘sto manded four Tits each for crossing. Reached Steamboat Springs, when Doc Ellis, formerly of Montezuma Hill, cures ‘all the ills that fles is heir to,” about 12 o’clock. Took a steam bath, which had the effect of taking the soreness out of our bones, and otherwise helping our condition very materially. Can recom-¢ mend the Springs as a great institution, Ten miles further and we found ourselves in the Queen City of Silverdom—Virginia—where we shall probably remain until the Vermillon tunnel is completed. As yet I have not had much chance to form a definite conclusion in regard to the “TIronsides,” but from “indications,” I feel warranted in saying to the boys who own in, not to sell for any price that is now offered. The contract was finished yesterday, (450 feet) but froma survey just taken, the tunnel falls fifty feet short of the ledge, There will be a meeting tomorrow night of the Company, when another contract will be let to finish the job, Will write again in a few days. G. ILL. Tue “Stars anp Srrires Humpiep.’’— The “brilliant”? achievement of the South Carolinians, by which some seven or eight

thousand men, with numerous batteries, captured a fort containing seventy halfstarved men, furnished the Governor of South Carolina with an opportunity fora speech, of which the followiog is an extract: We have humbled the flag of the United States, and as long as I have the honor to preside as your Chief nee so help me God there is no power on this earth shall lower from that fortress those flags, unless they be lowered and trailed in a sea of blood. I can here say to you it is the first time in the history of this country that the Stars and Stripes have been humbled. It has triumphed for seventy years, but, to-day, on the 13th day of April, it has been humbled, and humbled before the glorious . The Stars and Stripes have been. lowered before your eyes this day, but there are no flames that shall ever lower the flag of South Carolina while I have the honor to preside as your Chief Magistrate. AndI pronounce here, before the civilized world, your independence is baptized in blood, your independence is won upon a glorious battle field, and you are free now and forever, in defiance of a world in arms. This speech, we presume, was made before it was given out that none of the rebel soldiers were burt, else the Governor would hardly have announced that South Carolina’s independence was ‘*baptized in blood.’’ Corrcion.—lIf our venerable Uncle San would allow the secessionists to tear down his house over his head, and turn him out, neck and heels, and be kicked for not going out’ sooner, then the old fellow would follow the ‘*peace policy,” so much recommended by our “sympa ;” but as he won’t go out in thecold, nor stand kieking, he is coercionist. What a pity. _—Tosaocco.—W. McPridgeon and J. Frape: have commenced the culture of tobacco on the San Joaquin river, about ht miles from Stockton. They have se nts of the Ha Connecticut and: V varieties, and thoroughly test the practicability of cultivating the Sh tin that locality, pated the-present season, . ” by Will N. Rabbits, who de§ New York Zovaves,—The Washington Star thus epeaks of this irrepressible set of wild New Yorkers, who at last accounts were engaged in executing their threat of revenge for the assassination of Col. Ellsworth: The first inquiry made by the firemen, on landing from the cars, was with grave faced earnestness, “Can you tell us where Jeff. Davis is? we’re lookin’ for him.” “Yes,” said another “we're bound to hang his scalp in the White House before we go back.” Another one, whose massive underjaw and breadth of neck indieated him “some in a plug muss,” remarked that the had expected to have arrived by way of Baltimore. “We would have come through Baltimore like a dose of salts,” he added, witk an air of disappointment. One of them beckoned to a citizen, confidently, to his side, and inquired, “Is there any secession flags about here.” He was answered that secession bunting was an article that didnot prevail here. He nodded, and added, “I only wanted to know.” On coming down the avenue, the Franklin Fire Company passed them at a sharp run, on its way to a fire, and the familiar apparatus was saluted with such a yell of recognition along the entire line as must have fairly astonished the staid old reel. Somebody remarked to one of the b’hoys that his hair was rather short. ‘Oh, yes,” was the reply, ‘‘we all had our heads filed before we left New York.” They all looked like fighting boys; but one compan seems to have a special prestige that way. “If there’s any mischief done, lay it on to company 68,” seems tobea b’hoys. Some of the gg fi their quarters (Columbian Market building) this morning, disdaining the tedious, comonplace mode of exit by the stairway, let themselves down to the street from the third-story by a rope, like so many monkeys. ae cour thorized to anno SS as a candidate for the office of County Recorder— subject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Convention. jell-te DISTRICT ATTORNEY.—We are authorized to annbunce the name of GEORGE S, HUPP, as a candidate for the office of District Attorney—subject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Convention. jell te FOR COLLECTOR.—We have been authorized to announce the name of T.T. DAVENPORT, as a Candidate for the Office of COLLECTOR of Nevada County—subject to the nomination of the Union Democratic Convention, to be held June 29th, 1861. may28-td PLRe PorT WINE—For Saleby __ FE. F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, Broad st., Nevada. NSOLVENT NOTICE.—In the District Court, of the 14th Judicial District of the State of California. In the matter of the petition of JOHN HILL, an insolvent debtor, Pursuant to an order of the Hon. Niles Searls, Judge of thé said District Court, notice is hereby given to all the creditors of the said insolvent, JOHN HILL, to be and appear before the Hon. Niles Searls aforesaid, in open Court, at the Court Room of said Court in the City of Nevada, County of Nevada, on the 12th day of July a. p. 1861, at 10 o’clock a, M. of that day then and there to show cause if any they can, why the prayer of said insolvent should not be granted, and an assignment of his estate be made, and he be discharged from his debts and liabilities, in pursnance of the Statute in such case made and provided ; and in the meantime all proceedings against said insolvent be stayed. Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court, this ms 10th day of June a. p, 1861, . JNO, 8. LAMBERT, Clerk. —_— By Jos. Roserts Jr., Dep. Clerk. T. B. McFarland, Att'y fur Petitioner. jell-bw OPPOSITION DRY GOODS STORE ! Colamercial street, Nevada. (OPPOSITE C. W. YOUNG'S JEWELRY STORE. ] FANCY GOODS. HIS STORE HAS LATELY BEEN fitted up and suppiled with everything in our line of business. Ladies with find it to their advantage te call at the above place, where they will always find articles of every variety, at prices to suit the times. We have just received a new lot of. Embroidery, Bands, Jackonet Edgings, Insertions, and.the finest new stock of Swiss Muslins, Flannels and Lawns, ever brought to this city, direct from.one of the nape importing houses of New York. entiemen’s Drawers and Under Shirts, Handker. chiefs, Neckties and Socks always on hand. aap Fresh Goods received by every steamer from New York, Nevada, May 16, 1861.—tf; . HORWITZ & CO. nent HERIFF’S SALE.=By virtue execution to me directed, issued out ofthe me trict Court of the Fourteenth Judicial District, and for the county of Nevada, and State of ¢ fe on # Judgment rendered in said Court, on the day of June 1861, in favor of JEROME RB. MOOR}, and against The Hennéss Pass Turnpike © for the sum of four thousand: seven hundred and yoy enty-nine dollars and thirty-three cents, debt ft interest on the said sum of $4,779 33 ‘from the 4y, day of June 1861, atthe rate of 314 per cent month until paid: Together with $24,75 costeof si, I have levied upon the following described which was heretofore levied upon and attaches i 27th 1861, at 1 o’clock F.¥., to wit: That road leading from Eureka, Nevada county, California, to Truckee Meadows, Nevada Territory, via Ranch, Jackson’s Ranch, Maples’ Ranch, Dog Valles > . and crossing the Truekee river at Stout's and known as the Henness Pass Turnpike; with all the Toll houses, Bridges, and all apputte. nances, rights of way, franchises and easements . p. longing to said Road or to suid Henness Pass Tun. pilte Company. Notice is hereby given that I will expose to publie sale, all the above described property, to the highes bidder for cash, in front of the Court House dor jg Nevada City, on FRIDAY the 5th day of July 4. 1861, between the hours of 9 o’clock 4, M. ands o’clock P. M. Given under my hand this 8th of June a. p, 189] J. B. VAN HAGEN, Sheriff, N. ¢, By J. H. Diexson, Under Sheriff, jell-td INDEPENDENCE BALL. AGE GRAND BALL WILL BE GIvey in honor of the 85th Anniversary of Americay t phrase amongst the . Independence, at ouaves in emerging from . TEMPERANCE HALL, Thursday Evening July A By CHAS. B. IRISH. Tickets Five Dollars, Nevada June 8th 1$61.—td a DOCTOR BASSETT’S UNITED STATES CIRCUS! THE ONLY EQUESTRIAN TROUPE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA !! HIS NEWLY ORGANIZED TROUPE of STAR Equestrian, Acrobatic and Gymnastic ,erformers will give a series of their Grand and UnBique Performances in’ Red Dog,...... Thursday June 13th, praas Valley .. cc. Friday June l4th, EVADA .....,Saturday June 15th, Toores Gv ccivvesess Sunday June 16th, orth San Juan,,.. Monday June 17th, ADMISSION TO PAVILLION,..ONE DOLLAR. Children Half Price ! MR. ALEXANDER MONTARG, The Living Skeleton, Will also be on Exhibition during the stay of this reat Show. WM. PRIDHAM, Advance Ag’t. RESIDENCE FOR SALE! WHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS for sale his House and Lot, on st Broad street, together with the Vacant »t on the opposite side of the street. The mt-yard is well filled with shade trees, shrubbery nd flowers, of almost every variety. Attached to the premises is a thrifty Young Orchard, containing a large assortment of choice fruit-trees. The hous was built about a year and a-half ago, is hard-finished and the rooms are conveniently planned for a resi dence. J. 8. WALL. Nevada, May 21, 1861.—+f. A. BLOCK, 8S. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Je A. BLOCK & CO., ——DEALERS IN——— CLOTHING, ILATS, CAPS . ETC. ETC. ETC. Corner of Pine & Commercial Streets. NEVADA. DRS, CHAPMAN & HATCH, Surgical and Mechanical Dentists. Office—Corner Room Second story, KIDD & KNOX’S BRICK BUILDING, NEVADAALL DENTAL OPERATIONS Performed in a Neat and Substantial Manner and a@ SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Nevada April 10th 1861. aprll-tf NEVADA & WASHOE SADDLE TRAIN! HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY inform the blie that he will dispatch a Saddle Train for vIRGD IA CITY, via the Henness Pass, ONCE A WEEK, Brey Monday Morning. Passage, Each—in Advance, witb out Baggage. Each passenger will be allowed 15 pounds of Baggage. Allover that will be charged the regular price of freight. ‘ Mr. Harmon Sadler will act as agent at Virgra’s City. -oned at For fre ht feoaty “ppl to the undersigned & d st., Nevada. ALBERT MaU. évada, May 14, 1861: ee eS oa a oe Ve