THE STATE KEFUBLICAX. EUGENE CITY, SATURDAY, MAE. 15, 1862. "The Struggle of to-day is not altogether for to-day, it is for the vast future also." THE PKECIJiCT DELEGATES. For tho benefit of our new subscribers who did not receive last week's issue, we will again insert the tabic of apportionment of delegates to be chosen from each precinct of Lane county, to meet in county convention in accordance with the call which will be seen in another column. No. of delegates. - 7 5 - 5 5 - S 3 - 8 3 - 3 a - 2 2 - 2 Eugene City, Coust Fork. Hricc'a Hrecinct, Springfield, tSllltM-'lllW, Spencer. -Loiik Tom. -Pleasant Hill, -Ijost Valley, Kiehurdson, M'illamette, Mohawk, -i.'ump Creek, Full Creek, In compiling this table wo have kept an eye single to the motive principle which should con trol tho movement, ond which wo was very aptly expressed in the Statesman of last week ; "These conventions are intended to represent tho aggre gate union sentiment of tho district." In soma county calls wo seo that the precinct delegation is formed upon a basis of the popular vote ; others have expressed no special systen: of precinct representation. This we regard as altogether a matter of choice, and as we express, cd our views last week in regard to tho appor. tionmcnt we havo presented wo need say nothing further on the matter more than if any seem to bo dissatisfied with our tablu any needful regula tion can bo mado at the county convention, it wo have no doubt will meet tho utmost good feeling ond candor of judgment to dischargo the honorablo and responsible business of tho day - EFFECT OF ItECENT VICTOIUE.S. Short-sighted politicians and captious secession sympathizers, for the past few mouths have been loud in their anathemas against those who have tho management and conduct of tho war, and havo been much exercised at tho apparent tardiness of tho forward movement of our ar mies, whilo those who would fain seo secession triumph have charged tho Government with ina bility to put down rebellion. But with sternness and silence have tho great plans of tho war been carried forward until one brilliant victory after another lias been gained, and at tho eastern and western extremities of the great Union lino tre mendous blows have been struck, the dread effects of which must strike terror throughout, tho entire extent of Soccssia. Loyal men had scarcely ceased to be tumultuous with joy over tho capitulation of Roanoke, when they were again stirred to enthusiasm by tho news of tho capture of Fort Donelson, with 15,000 rebols, while those great movements, which were made almost simultaneously, domonstrato tho ability of thoso who planned them, and indicato that they are parts of a great schema which is being slowly perfected, and which will ultimately and effectually wipo this damnablo monster from the land. Thcso victories havo brought almost within our grasp somo of the most important channels of communication in tho South. Tho enpture of Donelson, " tho Gibralter of tho West," and the last stronghold of tho rebels in West Tennessee, opens tho Cumberland river to Nashville, and tho possession of Bowling Green and Colum bus will certainly bo followed by the taking of Nashville, whilo the control of tho Cumber land and Tennessee, and tho Mississippi above Memphis, and tho railroads leading thereto, will cut off tho great Tennessee supply to tho army if the rebellion in Virginia, and also to the Mississippi. Tho capture of tho ports on tho Virginia and North Carolina coast line, have enabled tho Po tomac line to advance, whilo tho stretching out to tho eastward of tho immense forces in the southwest, all combine to dissipato, and conse quently weaken tho strength of tho rebels by compelling them to resist attack at the same time at vsrious places with tho same force which they were heretofore enabled to bring against ingle and isolated points of attack. Tho value of these victories U scarcely less in s moral than in a strategic point oi view. The steady and successful advanco of the increasing Union forces have disheartened rebeldom, and weakened and demoralized its army, which is now being replenished by drafting those unwil ling to serve, and constantly diminishing, until now they are taught the lesson thi:t tho Federal Government Is terribly in earnest, and that its power, which is generous and just to all in peace, is determined and relentless in its efforts to crush treason and rebellion. And we trust it is also a I wholesome Ieson to those who have impugned the motvies of tlx in power for their long si lence and preparation. 11. c. OllEGOX tTATK TEACHERS INSTITUTE. The Oregon State Educational Association and Teach ers' Instituto met atSalcm on the 12th of Feb ruary, last, and continued in session four days. Its object, as we understand, is to develop the Lest methods of teaching. For this purpose papers were read, and discussions and addresses made on tho various topics of education by some of tho first teachers of tho country. By this means we may hope to have a better system of instructions urged upon our Oregon teac'.crs, many of whom teach in a very bungling and clumsy manner. Ohio has for several years adopted this method, and her system of schools is now considered tho best in tho Union. We would be glad to see every county in the State, as well as every teacher, take an interest in this matter. Tho next meeting of this association will be held in Salem, on the first Wednesday of August, next. Cannot the teachers of Lane county bo represented ? n. c. Ciiivalrv IIi'mblkd. On Sunday morning after tho fight at Donaldson, Gen. Buckner, who commanded the rebels, dispatched to Gen. Grant, requesting an armistice, and the appointment of Commissioners to agree on terms of capitulation. Gen. Grant replied that " no terms except un conditional and immediate surrender can be ac cepted. I propose to move immediately on your works." To which Gen. Buckner replied : " The distribution of forces under my command inci dent to the unexpected change of commanders, and tho overwhelming forco under your com mand, compel me, notwithstanding the brilliant success of tho Confederate arms yesterday, to accept tho ungenerous and unchivalrous terms you propose." A few rnoro such humbling, and our secession sympathizers abouthero will not boast that one seeesher can whip three northern men. u. c. It is confidently asserted by correspondents to New York papers that Congress will pass a bill organizing tho rebel States into Territorial Governments. This would certainly be a just and magnanimous punishment for their treason able course, while it would forever settle the question of secession, and secure a more pcaco- ful course of conduct hereafter, and perhaps ulti mately remove tho causo of disscntion. n. c. Jonsv Bull, is still inclined to favor the reb els as much as he dare without getting into an open rupture with Brother Jonathan. His strin gent neutrality regulations are so ingloriously arranged that one of our ships may not sail from an English port in pursuit of a rebel pirate within twenty-four hours after the pirate clears tho port. Wo are seriously doubtful if we should respect any such " neutrality" as that, it is verily giving aid and comfort to the rebel pi rates ; covering them with British guns whilo they mako their escape from the just retribution which might overtako them at tho hands of our vigilant and brave tars. Retrenchment. There seems to bo a general determination to cut down tho foes of county clerks, and we doubt not it will be done at tho first session of the Legislature. These fees ought to-havo been reduced rather than county judge's salaries changed at tho last session. There is no propriety in paying a man 83,000 14,000 a year for an amount of work which, applied in any other business, would yield only if 1,000 or $fl,- 0U. statesman. That is a littlo sound common sense, right to tho point, and in the right time. This subject should bo brought to the notico of the people bo foro tho election, and members to tho Legisla ture should bo sent there instructed to reduce such salaries as aro known to be too high. This matter of retrenchment, is like tho man who could not cover his house while it rained, and would not cover it in dry weather, because ho then didn't need a roof. Parties and candidates, usually make a great blow obout retrenchment before election, but never think of it again so long as they are enabled to draw tho high salaries. They then go out of power, and can't retrench, leaving it to another set, who do likewise, and so it goes, tho people paying dearly for their lies. Now, thisgamo is played out in these hard times, and tho people are going to have this matter righted or bring tho lying politicians up standing. The man who writes tho Corvallis paper is beginning to see that his politics is played out, and is getting into a pious strain proposes to do duty in the Missionary lino. No says 'Church es without an organ will always find us willing toobligo them to tho extent of our limited space." Correspondents must hear with us for a few weeks. We have a crowd of matter on hand that must go in at present or be out of time. Lorvallis load-stool. Your whole sinking concers will bo likely to "go iu" one of thoso times. Wk don't aim to mako a sensation paper, but one that will acquire character for reliability af ter a while. Corvallis Toadstool. If you had said re-lic-ability, you havs that character already, unequalled in tho State. O.n fellow townsman William Moodt whose feet were frozen bctweo the Dalles and Walla Walla, has sutfered the amputation of a leg. Tu sub-leasoes of tho State Prison, have sent word to the Governor to lake the State prisoners, off their hands. LATEST EASTERN NEWS Tlio Daily Times brings us eastern dates up to March 1. NASHVILLE TAKEN ! ! STARK ADMITTED TO HIS SEAT. JEFF DAVIS WANTS A COMPROMISE GREAT FIRE IN BOSTON. GREAT GALE AT NEW YORK ! ! ! Southern Oregon Gazette Suppressed! The Sierra Nevada brought up from San Fran cisco 000 passengers. New York, Feb. 21. The Savannah Morning Xews says that the Yankees would capture and destroy savannah this week, and Charleston soon utter. The President's son died yesterday. TliK Custom House, banks, insuranco oflkes, and most places of business, will be closed to. morrow, 22d, in accordance with a proclamation issued by the Mayor. St. Louis, Feb. 21. Gen. Halleck telegraphed to-day to Gen. McClellan that Oen. Curtis had taken Bentonville, Arkansas, with a considerable quantity of baggage, wagons, etc. A released prisoner at Baltimore says that thcro is a strong Union sentiment at Richmond. Tho Union men are 3,000 strong. In the fight at Sugar Creek, Arkansas, 14 of tho enemy were killed and 43 wounded. And 1200 or 1300 of our troops were bivouacking 8 miles beyond the camp. Cairo, Feb. 22. Officers of the guuboats who have been at Clarksvillo represent tho Union feeling as strong and testified to in such a man ner as admits of no doubt of its sincerity. Tho people stato that they had been led to believo tho Union army entirely composed of Germans and negroes, who were making it a war of abo lition ; now that they havo seen its effect they are anxious to tako tlie oath of allegiance. Prom inent officers say a similar feeling will soon per vado tho whole State. Cleveland, Feb. 21. Tho steamer North Star was burned at the wharf last night. Loss $73, 000. Government has released a large number of political prisoners from Forts Lafayette ond Warren, on their parole that they will not give aid and comfort to tho enemy. Washington, Feb. 22. At a complimentary supper given Mr. Faulkner, formerly Minister to Franco, at Martinsburg, Va., a few days since ho declared in a speech that it was useless for the South to contend any longer, that tho Southern Confederacy could not stand, and the sooner the war ceased tho better for the South. New York, Feb. 22. The steamer Atlantic, from Port Royal on the 19th, arrived this morn ing, bringing 200 bales of cotton. An editorial in the Richmond Examiner of the 19th states that a large portion of tho foreign population at Richmond were disaffected. The Philadelphia Inquirer of to-day says it is reported that frauds in articles of clothing and military horse trappings have been discovered, Uimounting to over a million dollars. Gen. Scott h is been nominated Minister to Mexico. Cumberland Gap and Russelville are iu pos session of tho Federal troops. Washington, Feb. 24. Rcconnoisances were mado this morning from Smith's Division tow ards Centerville. Eleven mounted pickets were captured, from whom information was obtained. Louisville, Feb. 23. It is understood that the rebels proposed destroying the roads and bridg es near Nashville on their retreat southward, but citizens along the road remonstrated. Beauregard is at Nashville, sick with tho ty phoid fever. Chicago, Feb. 2 1. Tho official statement of tho fight at Fort Donelson shows 321 killed, 1,004 wounded and 152 missing on tho Federal side. An expedition composed of four gunboats and two mortar boats, flora Cairo, went down to Columbus yesterday, and was met by a rebel Hag of truce. A consultation took place, which lasted two hours, result not being made public. Gen. Scott was nominated Minister Extraor dinary to Mexico, with full powers such as ho ex ercised in tho Pacific on the northwestern boun dary (San Juan) matter. Accompanying this nomination, tho projected treaty went to the .Senate, the principal feature of which is substan tially tho assumption of tho Mexican debt, the interest on which amounts to three million dol lars a year. Tho treaty guarantees our payment of it for five years. It is thought that General Scott's nomination will be confirmed by the Sen ate, if his functions should be limited to the pac ification of the armed quarrel against Mexico, particularly at this moment, when wo cannot defend tho Monroe doctrine or go to her help; but it is doubtful whether tho Senate will fivor a scheme buying oil England, Franco and Spain for five years. Col. Corcoran is to be made a Brigadier Gen eral as soon as he returns from the SoJth. Fortress Monroe, Feb. 23. The steamer Georgo Washington arrived this evening from James river, with threo hundred released prison crs, the largest number of them belonging to the Tammany and first California Regiments, a large portion of them captured at Ball,s Bluff. There are now no Union prisoners remaining in Richmond. Gen. MeKinstry has been released from im prisonment. Gov. Morton has appoint! the Hon. Joseph A. Wright U. S. Senator fo.' Indiana, to fill the place of Jesse D. Bright. Ciiro, reb. 22. lroops are congregating here, and preparations are making for a move to Columbus. The Confederates are extremely busy, either preparing for an evacuation, or as some think, to attack us here. Seventeen steam ers were lying at Columbus this morning, and a scout reports them laden with troops. The force is 30,000 strong. There are five gunboats there. Memphis papers of the 22J just received, rep resent tho people of Tennessee feeling cloomv and depressed over the Fort Donelson matter. The publication of all news 1 1 Union triumphs is interdicted by military authorities. The Government of Mississippi has made a general call upon ull persons capable of bearing arms to enlist under the alternative of drafting. The Governor of Alabama calls for twelve regiments by tho 4th of March for three years or the war, and threatens to resort to drafting if not filled by that time. St Louis, Feb. 24. Gen. Ilallcck, in an order addressed to the troops engaged iu the advance to Tennessee, reiterates in strong language the provisions of his third order, and urges the Fed eral soldiers to show the misguided Southern people that they come to restore, not to violate tho Constitution and laws. Ho forbids fugitive slaves being admitted within our lines. All per sons not iu arms are to be regarded as non combatants not to be molested either in person or property, unless aiding or assisting tho ene my. Fortress Monroe, Feb. 24. The steamer Bal timore, which left here several days ago with amuuition for Gen. Burnside's expedition, arrived yesterday. Her news is not of peculiar interest. Tho burning of Winton by tho Federal forces is confirmed. Tho greater part of Burnside's expedition wss still at Roanoke Island. Gen. Williams' brigade was at Ilatteras, and received orders to proceed there. Indianopolis, Feb. 23. Gen. Buckner and stafl'urrived here by special train from Louisville, at one o'clock this morning ; also 300 more pris oners. Gen. Buckner is confined alone in a room in the United States Court House building. There are now here nt Lafayetto and Terre Haute nearly 0,000 prisoners. Cairo, Feb. 25. Nashville was occupied yesterday by 10,000 troops under Gen. Buell, and tho Federal flag was flying over tho State House. The Tennessee Legislature, which adjourned on Saturday week, met again yesterday. At Memphis it is reported that commissioners had been nppointed to confer with the Federal authorities at Washington to arrange terms for the transfer of her allegiance, and that Governor Harris had olfered to turn the Confederate forces over to tho Union. A gentleman who lives at Columbus and arri ved here last night, represents a general Union sentiment in Tennessee. The Legislature will acquiesce in the recommendation of Gov. Harris, because it is fearful of raising the Union sentiment. When ho left Columbus, there were 30.000 Confederate troops there. Another gentleman who arrived from Nash ville last night reports that the Confederates will make another stand. All tho rebel troops had left Nashville except tho police force. When Gov. Harris fled with the regiments to Memphis ho burned tho State Library and dis tributed a large amount of commissary stores and provisions among tho citizens, fetores are closed and business entirely suspended. The secessionists are leaving with their stock and negroes, following tho Confederate army. Chicago, Feb. 20. Pacific Railraod bill was reported to-day in the Senate. A fire which destroyed $100,000 worth of property occurred at Boston yesterday. Seve ral firemen were killed. The telegraph lines were taken possession of by tho Government to day. A bill has passed tho House prohibiting all officers from returning fugitive slaves. Any officer violating to bo dismissed the service. Louisville, Feb. 25. A rebel deserter arrived from Munfordsville today, and reports that the rebels intend concentrating 20,000 men at Mur freesboro, purporting to give battle there. St. Louis, Feb. 23. General Curtis, in his dis patch to Gen. Halleck, says that most of his pro visions for the last ten days have been from the enemy. Ho had again routed Price from his stronghold. Price burned his extensive barracks at Cross Hollows, to prevent ouf troops from occupying them. Tho Mexican treaty resolutions, etc., were defeated in executive session of tjio Senate ayes, 8 ; noes, 28. This carries the rejection of Gen. Scott as an additional Minister to Mexico. Threo gunboats from Fort Donaldson had arrived at Nashville. They reported that Gov. Harris wished an interview with Gen. Grant. It is an erroneous statement that he delivered an " intenso war message" to the Legislature in which ho declared that Tenncsseo must fight to the bitter end. Gen. Nelson's Kentucky brigado reached Fort Donaldson on Sunday. It was immediately sent forward to Nashville. Gen. Buell's timely arrival thero undoubtedly saved the city from ut'er destruction, as Pillow could not have saved it from his desperadoes if tho Federal fore.! had not been in the vicinity. New York, Feb. 2(5 The British steamer Lebanon was taken as a prize on the Rio Grande by tho sloopof-war Portsmouth. She had half a cargo of cotton aboard ; had previously landed a cargo of blankets and ordnance at Matamoras. The President has approved the Treasury Note Bill. A special from Washington says that tho in dications in tho Senate to-day clearly are in favor of tho immediato passage of Trumbull's Confiscation Bill, with amendments, freeing oil the slaves of rebels. Cairo, Feb. 20. Gen. Grant has declared martial law over Western Tennessee, with the understanding that upon a sufficient number of citizens of that stato returning to their allegiance and showing a desire to maintain law and order, all military restrictions are to be withdrawn. Baltimore, Feb. 20. Edisto Island was oc cupied by Sherman's forces on the 18th, thus making .mother advance toward Charleston. McDougall, from tho Special Committee, reported a bill yesterday, for the establishment of a railroad and telegraph line from the Mis souri river to t:ie 1'aeilic. Washington. Feb. 27. The R,pnhlican inti mates that Jeir Davis has made overtures for a compromise. It is said that h" asks for a Con. I ventiou of nil the Mates to definitely adjust the question. Its issue requires new guarantees! aro at alia alia and the Dalles awaiting to lor slarery. be brought down. F SS .nLTgn J', o!5,e.J '.o" 8Cat in lhe A lETTER frot Salt Lake City to the Sacra t . 8. Senate by a vote of 20 to 19. 1 mellto thfi Mornfolls are dcler. Gen. I.ucker and Tilgham have been sent to mined to make a State of Utah, with or without 1- ort arreu. the consent of the Jencral Government.' New York, Feb. 27. The actual number of prisoners taken at Roanoke Island was 1,488. As our forces took undisturbed possession of Edeuton, part of a flying Artillery regiment, variously estimated at from 150 to 300, fled precipitately, without firing a shot, and many of tho inhabitants also left. Among the results of tho expedition ore tho destruction of 8 cannon, nnd one schooner on the stocks at Edenton, and two schooners in t he sound. Com. Goldsborough says ho remained two hours abreast of the town, and was visited by the authorities and others, many of whom pro fessed sentiments of loyalty to the Union. St. Louis, Feb. 27. Gen. Curtis has taken pessession of Fayetteville, Ark., capturing a number of prisoners, baggage, stores, etc. The enemy burnt part of the town before they left. They have crossed Boston mountains in great contusion. Wo now possess all their strong holds.- Chicago, Feb. 28. The Governor of Georgia has called for 12 regiments from that Stato. If not forthcoming by tho 4th of March drafting will bo ordered. In the rebel Congress, on Wednesday, resolu tions were offered declaring that tho people of tho Confederate States will, to tho last extremity, maintain the rights of self government, and, to this end, pledge the last dollar and tho last man iu tho prosecution of tho war, until independ ence bo acknowledged. Tho Raleigh (N. C.) lieyuter of the 20th says " It would be criminal, as well as idle, to deny that the present t'uno is tho most gloomy tho South has ever witnessed sinco the 'commence ment of tho war." All the prisoners taken on Roanoko Island have been released on parole. St. Louis, Feb. 28. Preparations for evacua tion by the rebels of Columbes and demolition of tho fortifications aro being made. The rebels aro to fall back on Island No. 10, forty miles below Columbus, which camp commands the river nnd is to be fortified with heavy guns, and made impregnable against any river attack. The Union forces nt Roanoke Island have pos session of tho seaboard railroad, thus cutting off all commurication between Norfolk, Richmond, and the Southern seaboard. A bill has been prepared by the Committee on Territories, and will be reported by tho chairman probably to day, providing a temporary civil government, under tho protection of the milita ry and naval forces, in the States in rebellion, the geographical boundaries t bo fixed by the Prcs- luent;. Chicago, Feb. 23. Tho Richmond II7 of 23d, speaking of JefTDavi's inauguration, says : " In view of the past, present, and future, tho pa geant presented is a bitter mockery, and a mis erable compensation for the ruin cf a free people. Washington, Feb. 28. In the Senate, Mr. Stark offered tho following ; Resolved That tho papers relating to tho loyalty of Benjamin Stark,. Senator from Oregon, "bo referred to the Com mittee on Judiciary, with instructions to inves tigate tho charges, or evidence, which has been or may bo presented. Mr. Halo objected, and tho resolution was laid aside. Consideration of Stark's resolution was re sumed in the Senate. McDougall urged that the question was sntisfrctnrily settled. A motion that the resolution should be tabled wasrtjeeted . by a vote of 7 to 32. Without any conclusion the subject was laid ovtr. St. Louis, March 1. The rebels, in abandon ing provisions in Arkansas, poisoned them, and 42 officers and men of the Union forces wero poisoned by eating them. A bill was introduced into the Senate to-day to immediately abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. A bill is in preparation for tho government of tho seceded States by a council of uiiic members. It will be reported next week. Another Secesh Gone up. We aro inform'd by a dispatch from the Jacksonville Sentinel that the Southern Oregon Gazette is suppressed from tho mails. KFAVSITEJIS. Trouble in China. Advices from China, up to 2d January, are important, as they contain the intelligence that Ningpoo, an important sea port north of Shanghai, had fallen into the hands of the insurgents, or Taipings. This is one of our treaty ports, and its capture from the Impe rialist just at the commencement of our com nieree with China, is unfortunate for American and British interests. The city was destroyed in a most savage manner. LossofSiieep. The California Wool Grow ers' Association, have made a report in which they figure up the total loss of sheep in that Stato at 000,000. Marysville, California, has completed a levee for tho protection of the upper part of the city from future inundation. Efforts are being made to raise money to open a pack trail from Portland through to the Dalles, the south sidd of 4he Columbia river. Gov. Curry has retired from the editorship of the Portland Daily Advertiser. Mr. J. L. Alli son succeeds him. Salmon Tows. There is qnite a little town of tents, filled with miners, bound for the Salmon mines, at the mouth of the Willamette, waiting for navigation to open in the Colnmbia river, so that they can proceed on their journey. New Minks. A. Mr. J. G. Swau states in tho Xorthtcesf, that there are gold deposits in the Olympia range of Mountains. He says he has seen specimens of quartz gold found on the Quin ault. Also, Pike's Peak miners have found a rich copper mine on the head of Grande river. As expedition has left Yreka in search of new mines. Ir is stated that largo quantities of gold dust