May 23, 1861 (4 pages)

et IRR AACA ROMAN il Ye gna al i : i ith iid ie a ‘chaveitnnrolamcer asyrtwmantery tures “Octavian Hoogs, is our Agent for San Francisco. He is authorized to receive advertisements and collect and receipt for the -ame, A. Badlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the same. ‘THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 23, 1861. a een ae ape ge enn a tention To the Democratic County Central Commaittee.—The Democratic State Central Committee having called a Convention to meet at Sacramento on the, Fourth of July next, the County Central Comroittee are requested to meet at the office of J. ‘1. Caldwell, Nevada, on Saturday, the 25th day of May, 1861, at 12 o’clock Mm. All the members are requested to attend, as busineas of great importance willpome before the Ccmmittee, J. I. CALDWELL, Chairman. Missourt.—The Legislature of Missouri was in secret session at latest datce, and it was supposed that a secession ordinance had been passed, though nothing was known definitely as to what bad been done. The Governor and members were greatly excit ed for fear the Government troops would march to Jefferson city to capture them, and the bridges on the Osage river had been burned in order to prevent the passage of troops. Whatever may be the wishes of the State authorities, they have not the means todo much harm. The grand encampment of the State militia, at St. Louis, on the 6th inst., which was doubtless called for the purpose of taking possession of the arsenal and other Government property, was a complete failure. Only about fifteen bandred militiamen attended, and they were taken prisoners and disarmed. St. Louis was comparatively quiet, but as the citizens appear to be about equally divided, bloody riots are liable to occur at any hour. Gen. Harney has threatened to declare martial law, in case the municipal authorities are unable to preserve the peace, and he will be as good as his word. Avoraer Unton Convention.—A call bas been issued for another Convention to be held at Sacramento on the 16th of June. It is understood to have originated with a a number ef Union men of San Franeisco, who are dissatisfied with having the Union sentiment of the State divided at the coming election. We have no knowledge as to who the parties are that have issued the call, but so far from uniting, another Convention will only have the effect to still further divide the Union sentiment of the State. All parties who are really Union men, and who believe the maintenance of the National Government to be of more importance than the Chicago Platform, can consistently woite in the call issued by the Committee presided over by JosephP. Hoge. We make no objections tothe general views enunciated by the gentlemen who issued the late call; bat their efforts to conselidate the Union sentimbnt will only resalt ia further divisions, Toe Wromtine Orricers.—Fears are evtertained of the action of the secession officers who command the steamer Wyoming, which left San Francisco some days ago. Capt. Lapidge, of the mail steamer St. Louis, which left‘on Tuesday, informed a friend that lie bad serious apprehensions of being attacked by the Wyoming. Ye aleo atated that he was’fully prepared, and that his steamer would never be surrendered. There were but few passengers on the steamer, who are nearly all men, and went prepared for piratical attacks. San Francisco Etxorton.—The election in San Francisoo, on Tuesday, resulted in the success of the People's ticket by an average majority of 600 or 800, with the exeeption of the candidate for Coroner. Gex. Dosu.—The Shasta Courier says that the health of Gen. S. H. Dosh, senior ‘ editor of that paper, bas slightly improved, but bis situation is still critical. A Lerrer from New York, reccived by Pony, says that no steamer for California will leave on the 11th of May, as the vesgel bad been chartered by the Government. Jupex Loaay, of Springfieldj Til., and for+ mer law partner of Lincoln, is spoken of'as the successor of Judge McLean, on the Bench of the U. 8. Supreme Court. Capt. Cuapwick, of the steamer Ohrysopolis, was pretty severely injured, at San Francisco, on Tyesday. last, by being-knock_ed down by a horse. bon a Tus coinage at the San Francisco Mint; aat week, amounted to. $7.60,000. Plans of the Government. Whatever plans may have been matured by Gen. Scott and the Government authorities for putting down the rebellion, they will not be known by the public until active operations ‘have ‘fairly comménced, The threatened attack on the Capital compelled the Government to adopt energetic measures for its defense, and it is altogether probable that a'great battle will be fought in the vicinity of Washington in the course of a few weeks. But with the ample means at the disposal of the Goveroment, it is not probable that Gen. Scott has been occupied . exclusively with measurers for defending the Capital. He bas a long head, keeps his own secrets, and by the time the rebels have concentrated a sufficient force, io their estimation, to take Washington, preparations may be completed for striking efficient blows in quarters least expected. The rebellion bas gone too far, and the disaffection is too wide-spread, to be crusbed out in a day, and the late call for troops aud seamen to serve for three years, indicates that the Government expects a prolonged contest, Butif a vigorous policy is adopted, the back-bone ef the rebellioa can be broken during the present season, and the seceding States placed in a position that they can barm no one but themselves. With their ports bleckaded and trade cut off, with neither money nor credit, the rebel States would not be able to raise a second army when their present forces are disorgavized, and the Government can gu to work systematically to retake the forte, custom houses, navy yards, and other property that has beeo seized, This will require time, and itis probably for this parpose that a large force bas been called out for a long term of service. Poxy News.—The most important intelligence by the last Pony is the account of the disturbances in St. Louis, whieh is pablished in another colomn. From the accounts received it appears that eighteen persons were killed at Camp Jackson, oa the 10th inst. when Capt. Lyon took pes seesion of the Government cannon and the Missouri militia were made prisoners. Six wére killed on the afternoon of the Llth— three soldiers and three of the mob—and there was areport that six Germans had been killed late that night. As the dates are up to the 13th we shall doubtless have more satisfactory details in to-day’s Union. Geo. Harney has assumed command at St. Louis, and will doubtless muintain order. There was a report that the South had asked for an armistice of sixty days, but it does not come from a source to entitle it to credence. The Government is still determined on the policy of recapturing the public property, and all important points are being strengthened by U.S. troops. Bat tles are constantly expected at Harper’s Ferry, Richmond, and several other places. RerorteD INTERVENTION.—A report was brought by a late Pony, to the effect that Eng!and and France had offered to assist the Federal Government in putting down the rebellion in the Seuath. The Government of the United States would not, of course, accept the intervention of European powers, in matters pertaining to this country alone, even were it offered, and there is no probability that such assistance bas been tendered. It is understood that the English and French ministers have assured our Government that the independence of the seceded States will uot be recognized by England avd Franee, uoless they are first acknowledged by the United States, and the report probably originated from this circumstance. The Confederate officials have openly boasted that Eogland and Faance would never suffer the ports of the Cotton States to be blockaded, and have relied upon the intervention of European Governments io their behalf; but they will be disappointed in their expectations,of European aid, as-they have already been disappointed in many other respeots. . ‘Tae Branon Mivt.—Mr. Hempstead, the Superiotendent of the San Francisco Mint, has given notieethat no more bullion will . be received for refining until further notice, . as he wants to settle up preparatory to turning the institution over to his successor. but refined gold:bullion will be received. as usual for coinage. ee ees Tux free bridge across Feather river, at Marysville, will be completed the first of next week, and thrown open for travel. Hi Ai Cansy died of the small pox inSan Tue Lave Earruquaxe i Cumi.—We have received a letter from Mr. Robert Livingston, who resided some years at Gold Hill, in this county, but is now living at Valparaiso, in which be gives some particulars of the destruction of Mendoza and San Jaan, by earthquake, on the 20th of March. Mendoza coutains about 12,000 inhabitants, and accounts heretofore recei ved, state that about 8,000 were killed. The letter isdated April 3d. The writer says: “On the 20th ult., at 3:45 Pp. m., we Hada very severe shock of an earthquake, which lasted about a minute and a half, but without doing any other damage than causing people to run} out of the houses, which is the first thing done in cases of earthquakes. On the 23d we received word that by the same shock, the town of Mendoza had been completely destroyed, and about two-thirds of its inhabitants killed. We were in doubt at first about the disaster being so bad as represented; but later arrivals from there not only confirm the sad news, but bring the additional intelligence that the town of San Juan, about eighty miles from Mendoza, was also destroyed, and that the river of that name was raised up and swept everythingaway. The news is very distressing. One correspondent states that the cries of those who were buried in the ruins were most heart-sickening; that there were not enough left to give all assistance, and that the country people, instead of aiding, were robbing the survivors and making off with their booty. The Government has sent assistance, and at Santiago and here subscriptions have been got up for the henefit of the survivors; besides, physicians have gone from both places to the assistance of the wounded. It is expected that other towns in the vicinityof Mendoza have also been destroyed, but up to this time we have had no notice.” PrivaTeerinc Commencep.—Two or three authenticated instances of privateering are reported. The schooner Frank Lucas, Capt. Taylor, arrived at Fall river, R.1., on the 29th ult. The captain reports that he was chased by three vessels off the eastern shore of Virginia. Muskets loaded with balls and buckshot were fired at bis vessel, but the shots did little damage. There were four or five other schooners in company with the Frank Lucas, but Capt. Taylor does not know what became of them. A schooner belonging to Freetown, Mass., was fired on lately while comiug out of Charleston barbor. The ball passed through the bulwarks and the galley, and weanded the cook in the leg. Tue following dispatch, dated New York, May 7th, was received by Sweeney & Bangh, of the Merchant’s Exchange, San Francisco: Since the blockade of Southern ports business has revived in Northern cities. Money iseasy, foreign exchange active, and mercantile bills one Tendred and three. California sevens declined to seventy-three. Pacific Mail, seventy. Breadstuffs unchanged. Federal troops have oceupied Alexandria. Tammany Hall is fitting out a brigade of thirty-five hundred men. The patriotic fund is increased to fifty millions. The route is open to Washington. Eighteen regiments encamped in Philadelphia. Several vessels have been added to the Navy. Army Orpgrs.—Gen. Sumner has issued orders restricting leave of absence, and directing all officers in charge of pubiic property to hold themselves in readivess, at all times, to protect itat all hazards He says no public property will be surrendered in this Department. He has also directed that all persons ia the employment of the army on this coast, who are opposed to the Union, be instantly discharged. A Preoicrion Futrtttep.—Seme months ago a letter written by Gen. Wool was published, in which the old veteran stated that if Fort Sumter should fall into the hands of the secessionists 200,000 men would volunteer to wreak vengeance on the traitors. The prediction is more than fulfilled. The volunteers offered the Government in the Westarn States alone exceed that number by nearly one-balf. ContTriputions.—A late dispatch from New York says that the total amount thus far contributed towards sustaining the Government is fifty millions of dollare. This isa very large amount—being more than one-third the assessed valuation of California, The cost of maintaining Goverament troops, beretofore, has been about a million dollars per annum for every thousand meo. S. H. Parker, the new Postmaster at San Francisco, entered upoo the duties of bis office yesterday, Tue mewbers of the typographical craft, atiSan Frapeisco, are forming a military organization. + Reported Kilied. The Pony arrived at Fort Churchill, on Tuesday evening, with advices from St. male Lonis to the 13th inst. The following is from the Union’s dispateb: The most important affair last week was the capture of Camp Jackson, at St. Louis, by United States troops. There was a fight between the troops and the mob, resulting in the killing of several citizens and soldiers. There ‘was great excitement in consequence. Eighteen persons in all were killed at Camp Jackson, and twelve wounded. Saturday was a most exciting day in the city of St. Louis, mobs paraded the streets every hour threatening death and destruction to the Germans. At five o’clock om Saturday afternoon a corps of U.S. reserve guards marched up Walnut street, towards their armory, and were attacked by the mob. Three of their number were killed. ‘he soldiers wheeled, returned the fire, and killed three of the mob and wounded several. After half an hour of severe fighting the mob was dispersed. Crowds paraded the streets on Saturday night, with the avowed determination of destroying the lives of German citizens. It is reported that six Germans were killed on Franklin Avenue at a late hour Saturday night. Gen. Harney arrived in the city of St. Louis on Saturday and assumed command of the Milseat Department West. He immediately issued a proclamation ealling on the citizens to preserve peace, and threatening to declare martial law if the municipal authorities are not sufficient. General Frost and command, who were taken prisoners, have been released on parole b taking an oath not to fight against the U. S. Government, The Missouri Legislature passed several bills on Saturday, the nature of which is not known. It is thought a secession ordinance was passed. The Governor and Legislature of Missouri are greatly excited for fear that the United States troops would march to Jefferson City. Bridges were burned on the Osage river to —— the passage of troops. The city of St. uis is comparatively quiet to-day. J. C. McKisain.—This ‘Gentleman, who is understood to be a candidate for Congress, writes to the Amador Ledger as follows: . Fighting at St. Louts--Thirty Persons Mrs. Joun Mappen, of Stockton, pave birth to three babies on last Sunday, 4 about pounds. ot! Goedokguuk. ‘Ths diivcecre cll fare MARRIED. In this city, on the 19th inst., at the residence of F. J. Dunn, Esq., by Rev. B. Brierly, Mr. Grorces Pigrce and Miss Racnaei K. Curmxe all of Nevada, On behalf of the attaches of the Democrat Office, we return thanks to friend Pierce for several bottles of exhilerating cordial, manufactured at Reims, which was duly appreciated, and drank to the health of the bride and groom,’ May the happy couple, whose destinies are now linked as one, haye a blissful voyage through life. D*® =: COOPER’S MAGNETIC BALM For Saleat KE. F. SPENCE’S, May 23, i861. No. 47 Broad st., Nevada, P, M. STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S = \ \ STEAMSHIP ¢ ORIZABA, PRARBON. 00.00.06 4050.00:0002 000908 ones $s COMA Will leave Folsom street Wharf, ON GATURDAT, 6.66 5) ERATE JUNE 1, 1861. At 9 o’elock, a. M., punctually. FOR PANAMA, Passengers will be conveyed from YPanama to Aspinwall by the PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY, And from Aspinwall to N, Y. by the Atlantic and Pacifie Steamship Co, FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents. Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorff sts. San Francisco, RESIDENCE FOR SALE ! HE UNDERSIGNED OF2. FERS for sale his House and Lot, on HH East Broad street, together with the Vacant Lot on the opposite side of the street. The front-yard is well filled with shade trees, shrubbery and flowers, of almost every variety. Attached to the premises is a thrifty Young Orehard, containing a large assortment of choice fruit-trees. The house wag built about a year and a-halfago, is hard-finished and the rooms are conveniently planned for a residence. J.8. WALL. Nevada, May 21, 1861.—tf. OTICE.—THE PERSON WHO BORrowed a Six inch COLTS REVOLVER, No. 4262, of the undersigned, some time ago, will confer a favor by leaving the same at the Drama SaLoon, Main I have never had any occasion to change the . street, Nevada. political views I have ever entertained. Three JAMES PIERCE. years of successive defeat to myself amply tes-. May 16th 1861.—16-lw rend tifies my personal devotion to them, and my. , DAL ry belief of their eventual triumph. I believe that A LITERARY FEAST. hour of triumph is at hand in this State. I am SIX LECTURES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE a candidate for nomination in the Convention Methodist Episcopal Church, in Nevada, pcm pcan mp Hoge. My name will be Will be delivered as fullows: pi yanionde ymyar sy awe» 4 ee aoe WEDNESDAY EVENING May 29th, Rev. Mr. Briccs, anes prepors to abide the action of that ConSubject—Human Nature Read Backwards.’’ vention; and successful or defeated, to bend all gg The Lectures will be given in the Methodist our energies to the success of that ticket. Church. ‘Tickets, for the entire Course, $5 each; SC NG single lecture, $1. Tue following is an extract from a pri-. — iterates reed vate letter, written at Charleston during Al the bombardment of Sumter, toa gentleJOSEPH BROTHERS, man in New York: It is iaaposaitte to ascertain with any cor-. THE OPPOSITION STORE, rectness the amount of damage that he has done, as all the accounts which have come up are particularly biassed, coming as they do Cor. of Broad & Pine Streets, from their own camp; but I accidentally overheard a confidential talk, in which one who had come up from the batteries admitted that thirty NEVADA had been killed at Fort Moultrie, besides a 7 mf oe many wounded. The news from Morris’ sland is that none are hurt, but how unreaRE CONSTANTLY RECEIVING sonable to one who has witnessed the incessant NEW and FASHIONABLE STYLES of firing is this statement. Gazex vs. Gresx—Mr. Montgomery of SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING, ym his speech in the Assembly on Saturay, it advocacy of resolutions favoring the recognition by the United States of the indepenOF AER er: ~~ “.! the —— States, said: “Wher Abraham Lincoln undertakes to send 5 here his Montgomery, of Kansas, he will find -sesienineaonde gmdate: Tis a Montgomery, of California, ready to meet I mn. When he was talking thus he evidently felt ‘The stern joy that warriors feel, In foemen worthy of their steel.”’ When that meeting takes place may we be there to see.—[Sac. Bee. Sawn Francisco InpustRIat Scooi.—tThis excellent institution, which is latterly better managed and appreciated, held its second anniversary festival on Friday last, which was attended by about one hundred visitors. The exercises consisted of music, reading, recitations, addresses by teachers and visitors, and a collation. The school is situated about seven miles from the City Hall, on the Ocean House road. It — ng os pupils, of whom fortyeight are boys, mostly, of American enta and four girls. ' slabs ee ns ere ee MAN DrowNepD.—A man, name unknown, was drowned from the steamer Swallow, on Tuesday night, between Fremont and Nicolaus. It — that he slipped from the stairs which lead from the upper to the lower deck, and the per being wet and slippery he went overoard and sank almost instantly, only his hands being noticeable as he fell into the wake of the steamer. A boat was lowered but his body was not found. No one knew who he was or anything of the stranger who went down so suddenly to his death. Cuas. GIppINGs, a negro, will be hanged in Stockton, on Friday next, for murdering a colored man in that city. The Republican says he is either insane or shamming. One man has already wrt for a piece of the rope with which he is to be hanged, which he thinks will cure hisrheumatism. Tue Fireman’s Journal thinks there will be 2,500 men in the line of the Firemen’s procession at San Francisco, on the 17th of June, Companies from many parts of the State have been invited and will attend. Two men named Pate and Owens hada uarrel about a building lot at Don Pedro’s jar, Tuolumne county, which resulted in the —of Owens and arrest of Pate, who shot A. BLOCK, 8. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Jr. A. BLOCK & CO., ——DEALERS IN—— CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS ETC. ETC. ETC. Corner of Pine & Commercial Streets. NEVADA. OPPOSITION DRY GOODS STORE! Commercial 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 will find it to their advantage to 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 *° largest importing houses of New York. Gentlemen’s Drawers and Under Shirts, Handker chiefs, Neckties and Socks always on hand. Bar Fresh Goods received by every steamer from New York. H. HURWITZ & CU. . Nevada, Vay 16,186h—tfh

et IRR AACA ROMAN il Ye gna al i : i ith iid ie a ‘chaveitnnrolamcer asyrtwmantery tures “Octavian Hoogs, is our Agent for San Francisco. He is authorized to receive advertisements and collect and receipt for the -ame, A. Badlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the same. ‘THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 23, 1861. a een ae ape ge enn a tention To the Democratic County Central Commaittee.—The Democratic State Central Committee having called a Convention to meet at Sacramento on the, Fourth of July next, the County Central Comroittee are requested to meet at the office of J. ‘1. Caldwell, Nevada, on Saturday, the 25th day of May, 1861, at 12 o’clock Mm. All the members are requested to attend, as busineas of great importance willpome before the Ccmmittee, J. I. CALDWELL, Chairman. Missourt.—The Legislature of Missouri was in secret session at latest datce, and it was supposed that a secession ordinance had been passed, though nothing was known definitely as to what bad been done. The Governor and members were greatly excit ed for fear the Government troops would march to Jefferson city to capture them, and the bridges on the Osage river had been burned in order to prevent the passage of troops. Whatever may be the wishes of the State authorities, they have not the means todo much harm. The grand encampment of the State militia, at St. Louis, on the 6th inst., which was doubtless called for the purpose of taking possession of the arsenal and other Government property, was a complete failure. Only about fifteen bandred militiamen attended, and they were taken prisoners and disarmed. St. Louis was comparatively quiet, but as the citizens appear to be about equally divided, bloody riots are liable to occur at any hour. Gen. Harney has threatened to declare martial law, in case the municipal authorities are unable to preserve the peace, and he will be as good as his word. Avoraer Unton Convention.—A call bas been issued for another Convention to be held at Sacramento on the 16th of June. It is understood to have originated with a a number ef Union men of San Franeisco, who are dissatisfied with having the Union sentiment of the State divided at the coming election. We have no knowledge as to who the parties are that have issued the call, but so far from uniting, another Convention will only have the effect to still further divide the Union sentiment of the State. All parties who are really Union men, and who believe the maintenance of the National Government to be of more importance than the Chicago Platform, can consistently woite in the call issued by the Committee presided over by JosephP. Hoge. We make no objections tothe general views enunciated by the gentlemen who issued the late call; bat their efforts to conselidate the Union sentimbnt will only resalt ia further divisions, Toe Wromtine Orricers.—Fears are evtertained of the action of the secession officers who command the steamer Wyoming, which left San Francisco some days ago. Capt. Lapidge, of the mail steamer St. Louis, which left‘on Tuesday, informed a friend that lie bad serious apprehensions of being attacked by the Wyoming. Ye aleo atated that he was’fully prepared, and that his steamer would never be surrendered. There were but few passengers on the steamer, who are nearly all men, and went prepared for piratical attacks. San Francisco Etxorton.—The election in San Francisoo, on Tuesday, resulted in the success of the People's ticket by an average majority of 600 or 800, with the exeeption of the candidate for Coroner. Gex. Dosu.—The Shasta Courier says that the health of Gen. S. H. Dosh, senior ‘ editor of that paper, bas slightly improved, but bis situation is still critical. A Lerrer from New York, reccived by Pony, says that no steamer for California will leave on the 11th of May, as the vesgel bad been chartered by the Government. Jupex Loaay, of Springfieldj Til., and for+ mer law partner of Lincoln, is spoken of'as the successor of Judge McLean, on the Bench of the U. 8. Supreme Court. Capt. Cuapwick, of the steamer Ohrysopolis, was pretty severely injured, at San Francisco, on Tyesday. last, by being-knock_ed down by a horse. bon a Tus coinage at the San Francisco Mint; aat week, amounted to. $7.60,000. Plans of the Government. Whatever plans may have been matured by Gen. Scott and the Government authorities for putting down the rebellion, they will not be known by the public until active operations ‘have ‘fairly comménced, The threatened attack on the Capital compelled the Government to adopt energetic measures for its defense, and it is altogether probable that a'great battle will be fought in the vicinity of Washington in the course of a few weeks. But with the ample means at the disposal of the Goveroment, it is not probable that Gen. Scott has been occupied . exclusively with measurers for defending the Capital. He bas a long head, keeps his own secrets, and by the time the rebels have concentrated a sufficient force, io their estimation, to take Washington, preparations may be completed for striking efficient blows in quarters least expected. The rebellion bas gone too far, and the disaffection is too wide-spread, to be crusbed out in a day, and the late call for troops aud seamen to serve for three years, indicates that the Government expects a prolonged contest, Butif a vigorous policy is adopted, the back-bone ef the rebellioa can be broken during the present season, and the seceding States placed in a position that they can barm no one but themselves. With their ports bleckaded and trade cut off, with neither money nor credit, the rebel States would not be able to raise a second army when their present forces are disorgavized, and the Government can gu to work systematically to retake the forte, custom houses, navy yards, and other property that has beeo seized, This will require time, and itis probably for this parpose that a large force bas been called out for a long term of service. Poxy News.—The most important intelligence by the last Pony is the account of the disturbances in St. Louis, whieh is pablished in another colomn. From the accounts received it appears that eighteen persons were killed at Camp Jackson, oa the 10th inst. when Capt. Lyon took pes seesion of the Government cannon and the Missouri militia were made prisoners. Six wére killed on the afternoon of the Llth— three soldiers and three of the mob—and there was areport that six Germans had been killed late that night. As the dates are up to the 13th we shall doubtless have more satisfactory details in to-day’s Union. Geo. Harney has assumed command at St. Louis, and will doubtless muintain order. There was a report that the South had asked for an armistice of sixty days, but it does not come from a source to entitle it to credence. The Government is still determined on the policy of recapturing the public property, and all important points are being strengthened by U.S. troops. Bat tles are constantly expected at Harper’s Ferry, Richmond, and several other places. RerorteD INTERVENTION.—A report was brought by a late Pony, to the effect that Eng!and and France had offered to assist the Federal Government in putting down the rebellion in the Seuath. The Government of the United States would not, of course, accept the intervention of European powers, in matters pertaining to this country alone, even were it offered, and there is no probability that such assistance bas been tendered. It is understood that the English and French ministers have assured our Government that the independence of the seceded States will uot be recognized by England avd Franee, uoless they are first acknowledged by the United States, and the report probably originated from this circumstance. The Confederate officials have openly boasted that Eogland and Faance would never suffer the ports of the Cotton States to be blockaded, and have relied upon the intervention of European Governments io their behalf; but they will be disappointed in their expectations,of European aid, as-they have already been disappointed in many other respeots. . ‘Tae Branon Mivt.—Mr. Hempstead, the Superiotendent of the San Francisco Mint, has given notieethat no more bullion will . be received for refining until further notice, . as he wants to settle up preparatory to turning the institution over to his successor. but refined gold:bullion will be received. as usual for coinage. ee ees Tux free bridge across Feather river, at Marysville, will be completed the first of next week, and thrown open for travel. Hi Ai Cansy died of the small pox inSan Tue Lave Earruquaxe i Cumi.—We have received a letter from Mr. Robert Livingston, who resided some years at Gold Hill, in this county, but is now living at Valparaiso, in which be gives some particulars of the destruction of Mendoza and San Jaan, by earthquake, on the 20th of March. Mendoza coutains about 12,000 inhabitants, and accounts heretofore recei ved, state that about 8,000 were killed. The letter isdated April 3d. The writer says: “On the 20th ult., at 3:45 Pp. m., we Hada very severe shock of an earthquake, which lasted about a minute and a half, but without doing any other damage than causing people to run} out of the houses, which is the first thing done in cases of earthquakes. On the 23d we received word that by the same shock, the town of Mendoza had been completely destroyed, and about two-thirds of its inhabitants killed. We were in doubt at first about the disaster being so bad as represented; but later arrivals from there not only confirm the sad news, but bring the additional intelligence that the town of San Juan, about eighty miles from Mendoza, was also destroyed, and that the river of that name was raised up and swept everythingaway. The news is very distressing. One correspondent states that the cries of those who were buried in the ruins were most heart-sickening; that there were not enough left to give all assistance, and that the country people, instead of aiding, were robbing the survivors and making off with their booty. The Government has sent assistance, and at Santiago and here subscriptions have been got up for the henefit of the survivors; besides, physicians have gone from both places to the assistance of the wounded. It is expected that other towns in the vicinityof Mendoza have also been destroyed, but up to this time we have had no notice.” PrivaTeerinc Commencep.—Two or three authenticated instances of privateering are reported. The schooner Frank Lucas, Capt. Taylor, arrived at Fall river, R.1., on the 29th ult. The captain reports that he was chased by three vessels off the eastern shore of Virginia. Muskets loaded with balls and buckshot were fired at bis vessel, but the shots did little damage. There were four or five other schooners in company with the Frank Lucas, but Capt. Taylor does not know what became of them. A schooner belonging to Freetown, Mass., was fired on lately while comiug out of Charleston barbor. The ball passed through the bulwarks and the galley, and weanded the cook in the leg. Tue following dispatch, dated New York, May 7th, was received by Sweeney & Bangh, of the Merchant’s Exchange, San Francisco: Since the blockade of Southern ports business

has revived in Northern cities. Money iseasy, foreign exchange active, and mercantile bills one Tendred and three. California sevens declined to seventy-three. Pacific Mail, seventy. Breadstuffs unchanged. Federal troops have oceupied Alexandria. Tammany Hall is fitting out a brigade of thirty-five hundred men. The patriotic fund is increased to fifty millions. The route is open to Washington. Eighteen regiments encamped in Philadelphia. Several vessels have been added to the Navy. Army Orpgrs.—Gen. Sumner has issued orders restricting leave of absence, and directing all officers in charge of pubiic property to hold themselves in readivess, at all times, to protect itat all hazards He says no public property will be surrendered in this Department. He has also directed that all persons ia the employment of the army on this coast, who are opposed to the Union, be instantly discharged. A Preoicrion Futrtttep.—Seme months ago a letter written by Gen. Wool was published, in which the old veteran stated that if Fort Sumter should fall into the hands of the secessionists 200,000 men would volunteer to wreak vengeance on the traitors. The prediction is more than fulfilled. The volunteers offered the Government in the Westarn States alone exceed that number by nearly one-balf. ContTriputions.—A late dispatch from New York says that the total amount thus far contributed towards sustaining the Government is fifty millions of dollare. This isa very large amount—being more than one-third the assessed valuation of California, The cost of maintaining Goverament troops, beretofore, has been about a million dollars per annum for every thousand meo. S. H. Parker, the new Postmaster at San Francisco, entered upoo the duties of bis office yesterday, Tue mewbers of the typographical craft, atiSan Frapeisco, are forming a military organization. + Reported Kilied. The Pony arrived at Fort Churchill, on Tuesday evening, with advices from St. male Lonis to the 13th inst. The following is from the Union’s dispateb: The most important affair last week was the capture of Camp Jackson, at St. Louis, by United States troops. There was a fight between the troops and the mob, resulting in the killing of several citizens and soldiers. There ‘was great excitement in consequence. Eighteen persons in all were killed at Camp Jackson, and twelve wounded. Saturday was a most exciting day in the city of St. Louis, mobs paraded the streets every hour threatening death and destruction to the Germans. At five o’clock om Saturday afternoon a corps of U.S. reserve guards marched up Walnut street, towards their armory, and were attacked by the mob. Three of their number were killed. ‘he soldiers wheeled, returned the fire, and killed three of the mob and wounded several. After half an hour of severe fighting the mob was dispersed. Crowds paraded the streets on Saturday night, with the avowed determination of destroying the lives of German citizens. It is reported that six Germans were killed on Franklin Avenue at a late hour Saturday night. Gen. Harney arrived in the city of St. Louis on Saturday and assumed command of the Milseat Department West. He immediately issued a proclamation ealling on the citizens to preserve peace, and threatening to declare martial law if the municipal authorities are not sufficient. General Frost and command, who were taken prisoners, have been released on parole b taking an oath not to fight against the U. S. Government, The Missouri Legislature passed several bills on Saturday, the nature of which is not known. It is thought a secession ordinance was passed. The Governor and Legislature of Missouri are greatly excited for fear that the United States troops would march to Jefferson City. Bridges were burned on the Osage river to —— the passage of troops. The city of St. uis is comparatively quiet to-day. J. C. McKisain.—This ‘Gentleman, who is understood to be a candidate for Congress, writes to the Amador Ledger as follows: . Fighting at St. Louts--Thirty Persons Mrs. Joun Mappen, of Stockton, pave birth to three babies on last Sunday, 4 about pounds. ot! Goedokguuk. ‘Ths diivcecre cll fare MARRIED. In this city, on the 19th inst., at the residence of F. J. Dunn, Esq., by Rev. B. Brierly, Mr. Grorces Pigrce and Miss Racnaei K. Curmxe all of Nevada, On behalf of the attaches of the Democrat Office, we return thanks to friend Pierce for several bottles of exhilerating cordial, manufactured at Reims, which was duly appreciated, and drank to the health of the bride and groom,’ May the happy couple, whose destinies are now linked as one, haye a blissful voyage through life. D*® =: COOPER’S MAGNETIC BALM For Saleat KE. F. SPENCE’S, May 23, i861. No. 47 Broad st., Nevada, P, M. STEAMSHIP COMPANY'S = \ \ STEAMSHIP ¢ ORIZABA, PRARBON.. 00.00.06 4050.00:0002 000908 ones $s COMA Will leave Folsom street Wharf, ON GATURDAT, 6.66 5) ERATE JUNE 1, 1861. At 9 o’elock, a. M., punctually. FOR PANAMA, Passengers will be conveyed from YPanama to Aspinwall by the PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY, And from Aspinwall to N, Y. by the Atlantic and Pacifie Steamship Co, FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents. Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorff sts. San Francisco, RESIDENCE FOR SALE ! HE UNDERSIGNED OF2. FERS for sale his House and Lot, on HH East Broad street, together with the Vacant Lot on the opposite side of the street. The front-yard is well filled with shade trees, shrubbery and flowers, of almost every variety. Attached to the premises is a thrifty Young Orehard, containing a large assortment of choice fruit-trees. The house wag built about a year and a-halfago, is hard-finished and the rooms are conveniently planned for a residence. J.8. WALL. Nevada, May 21, 1861.—tf. OTICE.—THE PERSON WHO BORrowed a Six inch COLTS REVOLVER, No. 4262, of the undersigned, some time ago, will confer a favor by leaving the same at the Drama SaLoon, Main I have never had any occasion to change the . street, Nevada. political views I have ever entertained. Three JAMES PIERCE. years of successive defeat to myself amply tes-. May 16th 1861.—16-lw rend tifies my personal devotion to them, and my. , DAL ry belief of their eventual triumph. I believe that A LITERARY FEAST. hour of triumph is at hand in this State. I am SIX LECTURES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE a candidate for nomination in the Convention Methodist Episcopal Church, in Nevada, pcm pcan mp Hoge. My name will be Will be delivered as fullows: pi yanionde ymyar sy awe» 4 ee aoe WEDNESDAY EVENING May 29th, Rev. Mr. Briccs, anes prepors to abide the action of that ConSubject—Human Nature Read Backwards.’’ vention; and successful or defeated, to bend all gg The Lectures will be given in the Methodist our energies to the success of that ticket. Church. ‘Tickets, for the entire Course, $5 each; SC NG single lecture, $1. Tue following is an extract from a pri-. — iterates reed vate letter, written at Charleston during Al the bombardment of Sumter, toa gentleJOSEPH BROTHERS, man in New York: It is iaaposaitte to ascertain with any cor-. THE OPPOSITION STORE, rectness the amount of damage that he has done, as all the accounts which have come up are particularly biassed, coming as they do Cor. of Broad & Pine Streets, from their own camp; but I accidentally overheard a confidential talk, in which one who had come up from the batteries admitted that thirty NEVADA had been killed at Fort Moultrie, besides a 7 mf oe many wounded. The news from Morris’ sland is that none are hurt, but how unreaRE CONSTANTLY RECEIVING sonable to one who has witnessed the incessant NEW and FASHIONABLE STYLES of firing is this statement. Gazex vs. Gresx—Mr. Montgomery of SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING, ym his speech in the Assembly on Saturay, it advocacy of resolutions favoring the recognition by the United States of the indepenOF AER er: ~~ “.! the —— States, said: “Wher Abraham Lincoln undertakes to send 5 here his Montgomery, of Kansas, he will find -sesienineaonde gmdate: Tis a Montgomery, of California, ready to meet I mn. When he was talking thus he evidently felt ‘The stern joy that warriors feel, In foemen worthy of their steel.”’ When that meeting takes place may we be there to see.—[Sac. Bee. Sawn Francisco InpustRIat Scooi.—tThis excellent institution, which is latterly better managed and appreciated, held its second anniversary festival on Friday last, which was attended by about one hundred visitors. The exercises consisted of music, reading, recitations, addresses by teachers and visitors, and a collation. The school is situated about seven miles from the City Hall, on the Ocean House road. It — ng os pupils, of whom fortyeight are boys, mostly, of American enta and four girls. ' slabs ee ns ere ee MAN DrowNepD.—A man, name unknown, was drowned from the steamer Swallow, on Tuesday night, between Fremont and Nicolaus. It — that he slipped from the stairs which lead from the upper to the lower deck, and the per being wet and slippery he went overoard and sank almost instantly, only his hands being noticeable as he fell into the wake of the steamer. A boat was lowered but his body was not found. No one knew who he was or anything of the stranger who went down so suddenly to his death. Cuas. GIppINGs, a negro, will be hanged in Stockton, on Friday next, for murdering a colored man in that city. The Republican says he is either insane or shamming. One man has already wrt for a piece of the rope with which he is to be hanged, which he thinks will cure hisrheumatism. Tue Fireman’s Journal thinks there will be 2,500 men in the line of the Firemen’s procession at San Francisco, on the 17th of June, Companies from many parts of the State have been invited and will attend. Two men named Pate and Owens hada uarrel about a building lot at Don Pedro’s jar, Tuolumne county, which resulted in the —of Owens and arrest of Pate, who shot A. BLOCK, 8. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Jr. A. BLOCK & CO., ——DEALERS IN—— CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS ETC. ETC. ETC. Corner of Pine & Commercial Streets. NEVADA. OPPOSITION DRY GOODS STORE! Commercial 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 will find it to their advantage to 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 *° largest importing houses of New York. Gentlemen’s Drawers and Under Shirts, Handker chiefs, Neckties and Socks always on hand. Bar Fresh Goods received by every steamer from New York. H. HURWITZ & CU. . Nevada, Vay 16,186h—tfh