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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25
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A spice merchant at Constantinople. car.
rying piece Of fne CLOTH to tailor;
desired to have cloak or tunic made OF it
and inquired il there was enough. The
artist having measured the stuff declared
i, sufficient, and then requested TO know
the cost of IT,
Five sequins, replied the customer,
was the price: aud considering the quail
itv that is not at all dear.
The tailor paused a momeut.
81 am but new beginner in the trade
said he to the spice dealer, at length. "and
money is an obiec. to me. Give me two
seauins and | will show sea how you may
save three in this affair"
II agree" said the other and the money
was produced and paid.
at is well' said the man of the needle
| am o man Of my word. This cloth has
cost FIVE sequins, and have promised to
save YOU three Take it to some other
tailor. and Allah direct you to one of
more experience; for ] have never made
such dress as you want, and if attempt
it, it will be spoiled
/ This reminds lis of an anecdo,e Of Sher
idsn who went to hair. dresser's to order
| wig. On being measured. the barber
who was a liberal soul, invited the orator
to take some refreshments in an inner room
Here he showed him SO much genuine hos
pitality that Sheridan's heart was touched
When they rose from the table and were
separating, the latter looking the barber
full in the face, said.
"On reflection, don't intend that yot
shall make my wig"
Astonished. and with blank visage,
the other exclaimed
"Good Heaven! Mr.. Sheridan, how ca,
I have displeased you?'
"Why, look yon.' said Sheridan, 20,
are an honest fellow; repeat it. you shan
make the wig, for never intended to pa
COR it.. I'll 20 to another less worthy sol
Of the craft
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25

: Heaven only knows how loathed an
hated myself | longed to confess tn
truth, but for the sake of others forbore
reveal what would have brought upon tn
family deeper disgrace and additional grie
A long illness followed, and my renso
reeled. was carried back to my parent,
| could not remain in the house which ha
been the scene of my sin and my punish
ment.
"fears passed. I grew no retter. bu
was still trembling on the verge of insan
'ty, yet retaining sufficient reason 10 dis
t'nctly remember my sorrow, and to un.
dersfand what was passing around nc
what was perhaps stranger, was con
sc'ous of my mental condition.
"lears passed, and my parents both
died. was placed in the care of an un
Gle, who was my only natural guardian
From him had inherited the selfish pas
sion which had been my ruin.
For time ! lived in his house, but he
Wnnd me too great trouble, aud under
pretence OF soicitude for my recovery, be
placed me in the insane asylum. knew
that 1t was only to get me out of his wav
thas he might have no hindrance in pos.
sessing himself of my large fortune. But
did not object. l felt that deserved
all.
Twelve years have spent in this re-
treat. Every one has been extremely kind
to me. During that time | have never
seen my uncle. 1t is almost over. feel
that ! shall soon follow to the dark bourne
where in my frenzy sent my noble hus
band nearly twenty years ago. have
read my Bible; have tried to pray"
A few months since | visited -
Cemetery. found their graves. A cost.
y monument marks the spot. The uncle
IS iiv'ngln possession of his niece's wealth
and is seemingly prosperous. have
earned that the family Of Ernest are all
dead.
The dear friend who shared with me
The, knowledge of Aggys confession also
hes "beneath the sod of the valley"
Hoping that it may serve as a warn;nr
% some who may read it, give this his
:ory to the world.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25

ment in the scene. And he--of wha
thought he ? He had been rudely treated
he had been unkindly tainted with tn,
infirmity which had come, perhaps, through
no fault Of his. lie could revenge himsel
if he chose. He could tell the director.
the simple truth, and the yourg man would
be deprived Of his place at once.
Should he do it7
And yet why should he care? He knew
what he was worth. He knew how he had
risen by his own exertions to the position
he now held. When a little orange. ped
dler he stood by the street crossing, be
had many q rebuff. He had ogs-lived
those days Of hardness; he was respected
now. Should he care for a stranger s
roughness or taunt? Those who sat near
him waited curiously to see the end.
Presently the conductor came back
With steady energy he walked up to Mr..
Warburton's side. He took his books
from his pocket. the bank bills and the
tickets which he had collected, and laid
them on Mr.. Warburton's hand.
IL resign my place, SIR" he said.
The President looked over the accounts
TOR moment, and then motioning to the
vacant seat at his side. said
I" Sit down, sir, would like to talk with
you"
AS the young man sat down the Presi-
dent turned to him with a face in which
there was no angry feeling, and spoke to
him in an undertone:
" My young friend, have no revenge
fui feelings to crafty in this matter: but
you have been very impudent. Your man.
ner, had it been'to stranger would have
been very injurious to the interests of the
company. ] might tell them of this. but
will not. BY so doing, | should throw
you out of your situation, and you might
ind it difficult to find another. But, in
utnre, remember to be polite to all whom
you meet. You cannot judge of man
'y the boat he wears and even the poor
'ss should be treated with civility. Take
Up your books. sir, shall tell no one of
what has passed. If you change your
'o"rse' nothing which has happened to
lay shall iniure you. Your situation shall
'e continued. Good morning, SIR"
ne train of cars swept on, as many a
raj n ha anna hefs,rn hnt -;.hi, IL :, los.
Don't .jm'ge from ot7-e. snmewb,,,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25
Polite to all Persons
"s9 .'n"Sf Iya6i So; 1fn W Nv isnant Aave-yJu

s9 .'n"Sf yasi So, Yfn VI Nv tsnant sve-y yJa
behind !"
The cars were waiting at station Of
one of western railroads. The engine was
putting and blowing. The baggage master
was busy with baggage and checks. The
men were hurrying to and fro with chests
and valises, packages and trunks. Men,
women and children were rushing for the
cars and hastily securing :heir seats. while
| the locomotive snorted, aud puffcd. and
blowed.
4 man earelessly dressed was standing
on the platform Of the depot. He was
locking around him. and seemingly paid
little attention to what was passing. 1t
was easy to see that he was lame At a
hastv glance. one might easily have sup.
posed tha& he was man of neither wealth
nor influence. The conductor of the train
rave him n contemptnous look, and slap
ping him fami'iarly on the shoulder, he
called out.
/ "Ha'loa, Limpy, better get aboard OF
the cars will leave you.'
Time enough, reckon" replied the
individual SO roughly addressed, and he
retained his seemingly listless position.
The last trunk was tumbed into the
baggage car. "All aboard = cried The
conductor. "Get on Limpy," said he, al
he passed the lame man.
lie made no reply.
!, Just as the train. was slowly moving
away the lame man stepped on the plat
form of the last Car, and walking in quiet
ly took seat.
| The train had moved on few mile,
when the conductor appeared at the doc
Of the car where our friend was sitting
/ Passing along he soon discovered tn
/ stranger whom he had seen at the station
Hand out your money here
! don't pay replied the lame mar
t very quietly.
, :" Don't pay y
, "No, sir!
;. We'll see about that. ! shall put 20
r out at the next station |" and he seized tn
Q valise which was on the rack over the hea
i Of our friend.
t Better not be so rough, young man,
e returned the stranger.
The conductor released the carpet bn
). for a moment, and seeing he could do n
;. more then, he passed or to collect the fa,
o from other passengers. As he stopped I
a seat few PAGES of, gentleman WI
d had heard the conversation just mention
Q ed, looked up at the conductor, and aske
him
! do you know to whom you we
IS speaking just now?'
d No, SIR
"That was Peter Warburton, the Pre-
Il ident OF the road"
care you sure Of that, sir ?" replied Il
f. conductor, trying to conceal his agiintio
81 know him.
e The color rose q little in the your
lie mans face, but with a strong effort,
g controlled himself and went on collectil
his fare As usual
It Meanwhile, Mr.. Warb"r,on sat quiet
d, in his seat--none Of those who we're ne
a. him, could unraycl the expression of B
] face, nor tell what would be the next mo,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25

rky What very bad practice is the Com
ct guilty Of? Tale bearing.
What reason have we to suppose that il
lacks refinement of manners? Because il
is constantly seen in the company Of. a
great benr-Sdt. Post.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25
NO. 49,.

himself will remain there during the win.
ter, as he thought the life ol.no white man
would be safe in Colvlle valley. AS near
as we could see, and could d ont by tho
settlers, the heart and cent? 9r this whole
rebellion is in thu ~ H0kFhere the lad .
lans raise their vi ebsist on ,ber.
their stock is drive n andfkept out Of tbe
way of the troops, ana there majority of
them remain. Even the Jesui, Fathers.
who have been in the valley for great
many years, and whom the Indians lko
much, have been forced TO abandon their
posts, both at Cnur d'Alene and CoIvile
showing very forciLly tho dangerous
state of the country.
On the l9 p of July We raise, cam, o,
the chutcs u the Spokane, and attempted
to 30 oat through the Spokane prairie. but
were turned back the Indians would not
allow US TO pass that way, and we had to
go out By the Pend d'OGeI,a, or CIark's
fork Of the Colombia. After bard march
OF about fifty miles. we struck the Pen!
d Orleie river, at the old Jesuit mission.
There the CoIyiila cl;,f ,,r, H.,
with Ma or Owen getting MS stock and cat.
tie, to whom he had given five hundred
dollars worth or staff r,r ,b,. n,,...,
rode into our hand or L,n,,, :. =,
noon. picked on, seven or,l. e,.,, r....'-
We had. and vorr o.,i.,,,. r,,,, ,,o., ..r
Fort CoIyi,Ic--ha i,,..n. o,.,,a. 49,
miles from ,hs Pend ,,orioIl, ,.,,nc
the exrre . ,,rrosa or l.;.,. a..
under he pratan.a t,o. ,h,mr
at the river ", roo,no,
Goth lnlv and cr-s,ol w. .},.,. ,'
cred ourselves coz, ..,
nrotcc,i,r oe .r,x,nl, 49,.
Of tine Pond 1.n.;.,,,T.,... ''' 'I'e'
his ,o,.. .l,.,. .h.,I mans
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WV ''' Va" ''''@I'ne'
i'm, a s;s+,noo If ,r,,,
,h-,-h H.. D''',s
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Il Uttenr f1'r' ttt
aod"r to gp Foods, women ard rh.','e.
a,r%nanl the Pend d'N:'""' u" 'J' ,.'.,..,
tho. time vas ve~y h'Eh, an" '''
the first nlgnt%7'r~2pt W '"'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25

ntlsn"Can a body cat with those things?'
asks mn elderly lady, who was handling a
pair of artificial palaies in dentist sur
gerry and admiring the huency with which
the dentist describes them. "My dear
madam, mastication can be performed by
them with facility scarcely excelled By
nature herself Eyes, l know" said tn,
female; "but can body eat with en- %
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25

ny Sambo bought pa,riarchal turkey
II took him hone,' says he, my wife bile
him free hours and den him crow! My
wife den pop him into der POT with six
pounds o tater;, and he kick EN- all out;
he mus q bin ns old as dat ar Keriooslate.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-25

~ A very profans wedding recently
took place at the South, when a Mr.. He'll
fright married Miss Hellgoit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-15


Accounts from Southern Kansas indicate very unset
tied and dsordered condition OF affairs frequent robberes
house burnngs and other deprcdatons having recently
been committed. The disturbances said 10 have
grown Of the disposition Of certain parties 10 disregard
the compromise entered into by Denver and the
people in June last Public meetings have been held in
several places for the purpose Of putting down the existing
awloss spirit and bringing the guilty parties 10 justice
The Nebraska City Nem says that preparations bc
ing made 10 stage line from that place Pixies
Peak, and that RUSSELL Majors and waddcii win send
trains az provisions, mining utensils and machinery early
In the spring
The Omaha 7mes contains letter stating that cleo
ton has been held a, the Mines and members returned TO
the Kansas legislature. delegate 10 Congress also
elected with the view Of organizing Territory Mr
smith, member elect o. the Legislature CONFIRMS the pro
vous favorable reports to the mines and states that
gold abounds ia greater abundance than California, he
having been IN both places Mr.. DAVIS, the new dele
gate 70 Congress, Is rout, TO Washington.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. IA, 1853.
New Orleans papers of Thursday last containing Vera
Cruz dates Of tho I'd inst, received
The defeat Of Zuloaga by Dcgoado at the bridge Of To-
tolatlan h confirmed.
The Spanish Consul that the consttutonaists have
nine points Of the law their favornamey the posses
sion OF Tabascocxpesses himself quite pleased with Go
vernon Corsos satisfactory explanations to the American,
French and Spanish Consus wherein he denies the caum
NOUS statement published by the expelled ZuIoaga Cover
nor but inmatcs he has deemed his duty to make
QUESTION upon the Captain General Of Cuba for Of
not for any hostile purpose but remain in port with
the exclusive object Of shelterng hor Catholic Majesty
subjects in case 1t should be necessary.
II is certain that General Areaga has completely dc
feaed the troops commanded by Col RueIas the neigh
borhood of Guanauao Areaga had entered the city
preferrng keep up his communication with Dcgoado
Col Rueas after his defeat, went to the city Of Mexico,
where he arrived on tho 26th ultimo.
Several rich houses in the city of Mexico refused pay
the contributions demanded by Zuloaga.
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col. JOHN 4. SMITH, q. 8. A.


Colonel John Lind smith, Senior Major Of Engineers, u
q A., died at bis lodging, "a Amty street, Monday
evening 18Th Instant At six O'Clock Tue deceased
native o. Charleston, c. Colonel Smith served with
distinction in the Mexican war under Lieutenant General
scott and received brevets Of Colonel and Lieutenant
Colonel for his services In the course Of long service
An The Corps ~ Engineers he also distinguished for the
ability and zeal with which he discharged the duties
his once and Tor his professional and literary aanmcnis
Society as wen as the army, has sustained great loss in
the death q this gallant officer and accomplished gentle
man. The remains will be taken from his lodgings 10
Governors Island this morning at 10 O'Clock, for inter
ment in the military cemetery.
DEATH OF ONE or THE TRAFALGAR VETERANS
Mr. yERsnrsH L0RD, Of kennebunsSMe ,ed that place
Nov. ~, aged rs years. m 1905 Mr.. horu, while sea
board Kennebunk ship called the Olive Brancfp
bound from Nantes 10 Cadz, impressed on board an
English frgate o. thirty two guns belonging 70 the nee
the French and Spanish fleets 10 put 10 ON the 2lst
of October, 1900 was fought the renowned naval battle
of Trafalgar The duty Of this rige at the time
assist disabled ships After the action waa over ts
eel being unniurcd and fast ser was detailed from
the feet convey 10 England news OF the victory
arrived at Plymouth the American Consul there released
Mr. Lord from his imprisonment Of nine weeks and two
days and he returned 10 the ship from which he was
originally taken. Mr. Lord a member of the state
Legislature IN 1888.
NJ r. Bosrox late United States Consul 10 Geneva
Hwitzerland apposted by Cen Pierce died at ndianapo
lis Indiana, last week lie the husband OF Mrs "a
rah T Bolton, the talented poees and authoress, and
Cor many ysaxs connected with the leading d
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Our Port su Prince Correspondence.


TIE Ncw 7ariG-Aduumiags % Hoyien AcrcAants-
Schedule ~ ne Neg Dafics
The long talked Of change in the tariff has AZ length
taken place kindly advised Of several Of the moss
marked Textures in which the regulations drcr from
The old Among others, told that fbytcn merchants
are 70 enjoy additional privileges that foreigners set
ting in the island arc exempted from. The advantage u
slight and although intended favor Of the native
merchants and traders, will prove 70 be Of very little
real consequence and If his sable majesty really dis.
poscd 10 aid his subjects TO the prejudice " foreign
ers the awbacks against the latter must be more mark
cd and decided their character. Foreign merchants,
under almost any circumstances will always be establish
ed In Hayu; and let their position be what may they
are uretty sure 10 grumble AZ their lot
The bark oynton which carries this letter 70 your AL
dress Il on the point OF closing her mails 80 that
only add few OF the most important duties imposed and
reserve further details ~ well az accounts OF The ap
preaching holidays, for another opportunity
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TIE GENERAL NgwsPAPKR pEsPArcH.

WAsfN0roN, Dec. ID, 1858.
Captain Farragat has received preparatory orders to
take command of the sloop Of Brooklyn and is
report himself ready for duty the LIST Of January
when this vessel will make trial trip TO the Gulf Of
Mexico.
Senator Wilson has received letter from Paris stating
that Senator Sumner win return the United states
during the present session Of Congress- by advice Of bis
physician. He going TO the South Of France for medi
cal treatment
The probability is that the debate in the House. the
Judge watrous impeachment will terminate 10.
morrow.
A majority Of the house Committee on Ways and
Means opposed to tho Presidents views Of specific du
ties in the revision OF the tariff
The Select Committee the Pacific Railroad in the
House viii meet Thursday for the consideration Of the
subject.
Accounts received here state that the company from
Iowa under Samuel s Curtis have arrived at Aurora
Cherry creek and report favoraby in regard to the gold
mines there. They building thr houses and preparing
for wuser II has been sscertaned that Aurora Ne
braska Territory. post Office has just been established,
and the above named gentleman has received the appoint
mcnt Of Postmaster.
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GUS to State Sovereignty as Nj. Calhoun ever
described it to be-
4. Equally Objectionable are specific instead of
dd Ualorem tariff duties.
s. Aprotest against any federal appropriation
of lands or money to works of internal improve
ment," and especially to Pacific railroad.
Upon these points the Enquirer calls upon the
Congress Hunter in the Senate, and Mr.
Letcher in the House-to open their mouths and
speak, according to the law and the prophets.
Mr. Letcher, having been chosen as the party
candidate for Governor, is particularly requested
to make Gan early answer" to this demand.
And 10 we go. The quarrels and squabbles, and
cross representations, sectional and personal
among the democratic leaders and managers
within the last two years have so paralyzed, de-
moralized ard disorganized, and cut up the
party, East, West North and South, that no man
can tell in these days what constitutes democra-
.cy, or democratic principles, or the democratic
party. They are all at sea, all adrift; and this
new manifesto, from the organ OF Governor Wise,
against the administration is ominous OF gene
raj shaking up of the dry bones of the Virginia
chiyalry which will make all rattle again.
Very well. Let US hear from Mr.. Hunter and
MIR. Letcher. The sooner the better. Upon
pinch the administration, as heretofore, can dis
pense with the Southern ehivalry; but what will
they do if cut loose from the administration?
Have they not had enough Of their chair splitting
ctions''-or is the millennium at handg
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rmrspNPMA, Dec. -, 1853.
Stocks steady. Pennsylvania state SIS, o6S; Reading
Railroad 26k Morris Canal, ~; Long Island Railroad,
ll1s Pennsylvania Railroad, 42k.
NEW OnxAxs Tee. 10, 1853.
The persia's adylces bad no effect upon our cotton
market and prices remain unchanged Sales 10 day 900
bales. Sugar dull, and declined &c.
MoErrE Dec ~, 1855
Tho Persias advces had an unfavorabic effect our
cotton market causing less 1rmncss with light sales
Sales 90 day 300 bales; midding, ilhc
CHARLESTON, Dec ~, 1865.
Cotton srm: sales 100 bales.
SAVANNAH. Dec. IL, 1855.
Cotton marke, active. Sales to-day 500 baIcs
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The F1libuster Schooner Susan Bound e
Greytown.

Mom,w Doc 10, 1858
Tho bark Oregon arrived hero today, having board
Lieutenant White, Of thecuer McIelland who taken
of TO by the dlibustcr Susan. Lieutenant White
ports he left the Susan hundred and hy miles
out, bound 20 Greytown. Her commander, Maury, put
Lieutenant board the Oregon last Thursday. White
says when he found the Susan underwegh he order
cd her 70 anchor, but his orders not needed.
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The Pacific Telegraph Lane.

ST. Lours, Dec. IL, 1855.
Tho Pacific telegraph line was this day completed 10
Lexington NO. three hundred miles west Of s. Louis.
will be extended and IN operation TO Kansas city this
week The tariff Is 65 cents for words, and six
for each additional word to Lexington, Mo.
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The Latest News from California Arch
bishop Hughes on the school Question:
Return Of tho United states Steamship
NiagaIn--DosDss IA Congress outhern
Chivalsy-The New Haven Divorce Case
Local Alstters-MArIxea Reports, tSc.
rhs FAsILr HsxALD. IN ia edition Of to-day win givs
a ho news VI the presSdE week 81 osere and large
quantity OF miscellaneous and interesting reading "N
coptain-.
Moses Tor Interesting News n the Fraser River Maes
Wreck Of the Ship Lucas VIII the late Thomas D. LarAn
Marriages hir1hs and Deaths on the Pacific, 10. 80.
Return Ct e United ste Yyisate from her Msson
Monrova-Report OF hor Cruise sickness and Deaths
among the Congo NegoesLsning the Remainder Of the
Cargo-Krocmen Watering the ship, ac &C.
Archbishop Hughes the School QuesuonSermon At the
Cathedrai-1he Catholic Church Teacher-rhe Public
School War at End-An American Catholic College at
Rome and Collection Therefor &c. &c.
Affairs in WasLngon-Report OF tho Proceedings Of Con-
gress.
Southern Cbvairy-A Hostile Correspondencs--A Member
OF Congress Indignant
The slave misunderstanding Slave
Trade Resolution in the Georgia Legislature.
The New York Historical socieyPresentaon Of the Nine.
web MArbes.
Continuation Of hs Testimony In the very interesting
Case in New Haven of Mary A. Bennett Dr. deorge Ben
nett.
Wife In Pursuit of Truant Husband under Dicuities
Finds Him after Chase Of Twenty yeara
Editorials prominent OF the day
local News OF interest OF this aud the sdjoniag cities.
Obituary Notices Of Thomas o. Larkin Bishop Onder-
donk of Pennsylvania Admiral Lord Lyons and ohor noted
persons.
ni report of the New York Cattle Market with tho nun
Der OF cattle offered foI AAie, prices, 10.
carefully prepared Report Of the Prices OF all kinds OF
Family Marketing Mt Washington Market
The --latest News received by telegraph Otherwise
The time Il publication.
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The European Malls.

Borrow, Dec. II, 1888.
The European mails per steamship Europa close at the
Post once eleven A. NJ 10 The steamer viii
leave Der dock shortly after Dispatches for Europe
alcd at q Wall street. New York. TO reach here by
noon, win be forwarded by tho Europa.