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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

In the advertising columns Of to-day s
paper appear the cards Of several profess
sionsl gentlemen Of Onawa-one Of the
20 .ahead towns on the Missouri Slope.
The gentlemen whose names appear in
these advertisements are all energetic and
trustworthy, and if any Of our distant
readers have business in Onawa, or that
vicinity, they can rest assured that it will
be- properly done if entrusted TO any Of
these gentlemen. r.. ..
From s. 7. DAVIS, Esq, Ito whom We
are indebted for securing the advertise
ments above spoken Of, together with .
goodly list Of subscribers-may his shsd-
ow never grow less! We learn that the
people OF Onawa have completed and pre-
scented to the county the most handsome,
commodious and convenient Court House
in northwestern Iowa, which was occupied
for the first time last week. He also in
forms US that, through the instrumeHtality
Of their efficient and popular County
Judge, Hon. G. Z. WHITING. than whom
. better man cannot be found in the west,
. substantial graded road is being opened
from Ouawa to the eastern limits of the
coun.y--an improvement that will conduce
wonderfully to the prosperity u onawa iii
attra ctiuv thu trade and trnvel from tho
interior. .. DBL. -~-s=
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
The LyssaA.

+ Pursuant to adjournment, Lycsum met
9 - schosfhssss Tsssday evssapg, Nov.
l6s 1855 Il 81 81 Ell 49,
bcisty Asins callsd to sfdes, the Psss.
idSst sndspncsA The folls~ine question
for discusllea - Tsssday sysning. Nov.
93rd. 9f65e: W. 1sssF ass . 50 -
rs the Grand Jury system Of our coun.
try . judieious onsi'
acknowledgements T. DAVIS,
". L. JoY, E. D. TuoxPsoN.
:Negatios-E. SrursxAs, o. Il. REr.
soLDs, Gss. WV. ,TsirP.
Dr.. "A. N. HJsr viii lecture two weeks
ftowshis tTsssasy) svsaing. Aesordiss
10 notice given Last week, l. PssDLsroS,
ESQ.,, will lecture next Tuesday evening"
subject, "Thoushk" Altar an ably con-
duetsd discussion Of The question an
nounosd last week, BY Asssrs. YEonAss,
Hosklxs, BosLER, PsxDLsTos, RoBB and
SruTsMAx, and . unanimous invitation "a
oil who feel IN iaterest in the society, par.
ticularly the ladies, 70 lend their Presence
on Tuesday evening IF each week, The
Lyceum adjourned 10 meet as the school
house on Tuesday evening next 1t seven
o'clock. GEO. WEARE, Sec.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

Th editor Of the Plymouth (Ill.) Le1o-
ns6Ss, who was . printsspip thes1nssf
~ ,sters Bayard T.ylof s&sed ks tins"
NH some interesting reminlseensss ofthe
great traveller: k I s
Ne had the honor to sncsssd him il oar
tenn a ae7ilship Elm the Village RECORD
Office, W estchester, Chester County, Ps.
We we'll remember the time when he star.
ted out on his first "tramP," with his small
satchel containing change Of linen. and
with City cents a. . capital. The apprsn.
tees in those days had to carry pa pers
through the country on horse back, and
ear rouss.vssjsss past bic fathers house.
We do sot know Of . single time, through
rain or shine, that old Mr.. Taylor did not
meet " at the end Of the lane with hap.
py smils, wishing u good day, and 81
~ would hand him the Weekly Record.
b. would remark, - fair exchange no rob-
bery,' filing one side Of our saddlebags
with nice apples and grapes. He was q
member Of the Society of Friends. With
his little farm aud family around him, he
was happy man indeed. He used to en-
quire anxiously after Bayard, and said, He
liked to ramble around too much; he VA
not steady enough" Little he knew then
that bic son Bayard. the printers appren
tice, would be one day quoted - the great
est travelling historian that America could
boast Of. -........- ......,........ ... s...:
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

In Illinois the surging and tumultuous
heavings of the political waters have ceas
ed, and the good old Democratic ship, with
the invincible DOUGLAS 1t the helm, sails
victoriously upon its calm surface. Accor
ding to our latest advices the Democratic
majority on joint ballot in the Legislature
will be eight-fourine each house-ensuring
the return to the Senate Of 8. "A. DouGLAs.
New York has elected the Republican
State ticket BY about 10000 majority, aud
probably 20 out Of the 80 Congressmen
Michigan and New Jersey have gone fol
the Republicans By majorities ranging
from considerable to lille more! 1t il
also claimed BY some that Massachusetts
has been carried BY the Republicans, Blu.
we hear Of no bets being made on the
probability. At any rate, ASsoS BuLls-
GAME, and several other freedom shrek
ing adopts have been elected to represent
the old Bay State in Congress.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
interior.

A public school will be opened in the
school house on Monday next by Rev. Mr..
HORT. This will afford an opportunity
for those having children to educate to
avail themselves Of the services Of fully
competent teacher, and We hope it will be
duly appreciated. We understand that
the directors have designated DR.. YEoxASs
DR.. HvSr, and II. D. CLARK, ESQ.,, com
mitsee to visit the schools monthly, and
report upon the progress Of pupils, the con
diiion Of the schools, and upon such other
matters a. will have tendency to stinu-
late the cause Of education. Frequent Wis
its TO the school room Of persons having
scholars in attendance has a tendency to
encourage students, and tighten the ardu-
Gus duties Of the teacher by assuring them
that public interest is manifested in be-
half Of our educational facilities.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
DalsosA Territory.

There is - subject that will occupy the
atssetion OF, Congress during the .pssseat
wintes, of nj Importance to Northsestsrns
IowA; than e Senate's action y on ~
tresy with Yancton Indians, ID o.
,qui ion sfsfhs~ organization of DakoA
Te6itosy.- fheres1rso probably ,aovG .
thousand people in Iowa alone who have
been attracted by the magnificent belt Of
country bordering upon the Missouri river,
and extending upwards from the mouth Of
the Big Sioux. These men are the hardy
pioneers who are ever ready! 70 ahouldes
their axe AMI rife aud assume the position
or van guard in the onSDrd march Of
civilization. They have disposed Of their
possessions. settled their affairs, and made
all necessary arrangements to 60 over and
possess the goodly land the very moment
the present occupants shall cease to be
the proprietors. Every effort to acquire
IN advantage by obtaining possession Of
the choice locations in advance of the
treaty has been thwarted by the vigilance
Of the Indian Agent, backed BY U. s.
troops. Such efforts have been abandoned,
and all seem now content to take the
chances Of a grand stampede when the
auspicisus announcement shall arrive that
the coast is clear. The more desirable
portions Of this Territory will be- settled
with . rapidly equal to that which has
characterized any Of our western settle.
ments. A large share Of the southern
portion Of this Territory is made up Of the
valleys of the Missouri, the Big Sioux,
James and Vermillion rivers. 1t is repre-
scented ~ being we'll watered and .imbered,
aud o. being unsurpassed for beauty and
fertility. It. IL capable Of sustaining an
immense population, and under the sslu
Etary operation Of our pre-emption laws il
will furnish desirable home for . vast
number Of meritorious citizens. The eflsc,
Of settling up this vast region immediately
adjoining US, in extending the trade Of
Sioux City, and in giving an increased
impetus to every branch Of business will
be readily foreseen. 1t is hoped that early
action will be had, and that Dakota will
be opened to settlers early next spring.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
Missouri Valley Railroad.

Since our last issue it has been sug
gssted that the time has probably arrived
when an organization should be effected
with view to the extension Of the St
Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad to this
place. We have thought it best, therefore
TO call attention to the subject once more
with view to get some expression of The
sentiment Of our friends along the line.-
In The organization Of a company to effec,
this important object, it is due to all con
cerned that there should be full and free
interchange of opinion, to the end that q
company may be formed, not for the pur-
pose of private speculation, but one com
posed Of the very best men along the line
who will devote their time and attention
and exert their infucnce in forwarding
this important work. solely with reference
10 the public veal. We hope to hear from
the Crescent City Oracle and Harrison
County Fiay on this subject, and also
from our friends at Onawa and other points
interested. We have no hesitation in
saying that the citizens Of our town and
county will most cordially cooperate with
those Of Monona, Harrison and Pottawat
tamie in such public movement as ma
be deemed best calculated to secure the
end desired. If, as 10 proposed il the
southern counties, the swamp lands ma,
be appropriated to the construction Of q
Railroad our ci.izens may, By their united
action, place this road upon ! footing
equal to any Of the Land Grant Rosds. A
large proportion Of the lands in the Mis-
souri, bottom have been returned as swamp
lands, and become therefore the property
Of the counties. These lands are superio,
in quality, and will, il judiciously ID ansged
go far towards complaining this road. The
schems. u not. therefore, chimefieA one
but one which demsads the attention Of
our shrewdsst men. In matter which
commends itself 20 strongly 10 the support
OF oil, it is to be hoped that political and
local questions will Be lost sight of, and
that all will unite in forming accompany
representing fairly the different localities
and interests, and composed Of the most
energetic, public-spiritsd and competen,
men we have. By the manifestation Of
such spirit this road can be speedily
built.
We shall have n ore to say on this SUBJ
lect.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

The following Is an extract from : re-
port made to the Legislature Of Wi.con-
sin il Is all true, and shows that editors
and printers are sometimes appreciated
1--WE are not aware that printers and
Newspaper proprietors are class of 10 lit.
tie use in the community, Or 90 dsstruct-
i've to our interests % to receive but half
compensation for the labor and services
they perform. But your committee do
believe that no class Of men perform more
gatuitons services for all gener al and To-
cal interests, or more actively and effect
lively engagedin disseminating information,
making known the resources Of the coun
try, melting to action the energies Of our
people, than the printers, proprietors, aud
editors Of newspapers.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
Corn ! Corn {

Because We have written the above cap
ton for this article, We don't want our
readers to infer that We are going to gas
about buying corn BY the thousand bush.
els, for which We will pay cash-prorided
voc agree to-but il is simply for the pur-
pose to say that We want ten or fifteen
bushels Of the article on subscription for
the Register. Who'll pitch inr
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

We neglected to notice at the props,
time, that 1t the late session of the Dis
trict Court of this county, our young friend
PArRlcx RoBB, ESQ, was enrolled among
the list Of attorneys Of the Sioux City bar,
having been admitted At Dubuque 10 prac
tice in the District Courts Of this State
Mr.. r has but recently come amongst US,
but has already given indubitabls evidence
Of the possession Of superior talent - a
lawyer and power ~ an orator, while his
gen,lemaniy department and affable dis
position have drawn around him hosts oil
friends. We predict for HIN 4 briIliaa,
and successful future. :"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

Last week, among other enquiries. We
asked if va had person in our midst
possessed Of sufficient regard for the pub
lie veal to raise funds by subscription to
build bridge across Perry creek. We
are happy to announce that our suggestion
met with favor, and during the past week
. paper was circulated BY JAMES RARrpEs,
ESQ, and the amount required TO build
the bridge subscribed in cash, materials
and labor. We have now every assurance
that the work will be speedily completed,
aud public improvement secured, the
want Of which has been great inconven-
fence to our citizens.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

As stated last week, the late Grand Ju
~ found bills Of indictment against the
Buzzard, +. K. Robinson and Austin Cole
Judges of election, and their trial Will take
place at the next term of the District Cour.
for this county. Mr.. Cole was immediate.
ly required BY the Sheriff to give bail in
the sum required for his appearance, but
as yet neither Of the two first named have
given bail. Is this right? Is it in aoeor<
dance with justice or the duty Of the off,
Ger whose business it is to see that bonds
are entered into BY persons against whom
indictments are pending? 1t strikes Us as
a strange way Of administering Justice to
compel one Of the Judges to comply with
the requirements Of the law, and allow the
other two to 60 free. Who is to blame
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
The Panic.

~
1t il manifest that the great financial
storm ~ psssed itss.cul.piisting psint.
hom u parts Y tn mosetary sor, "a
ave ~ uisss, q esri1g inlicatiois orc
ssrninSs pSperity. Ne.a ~ mone,
nors. sbunSans and eldsn b. il boz
attaoable@t more nioder4 rates ososess
est than it is nav offered. In our own
town AZ improvement -si.bia; the last few
month, j. clearly manifest. We are as
sired By Our leading merchants that, al
though they now do an exclusively cash
business, the sales equal those Of any pre-.
v;ous fall. Our bankers are receiving up
IpiicasiUns ~ mNks fUsus-and Investments,
and are supplied with al she funds they
require for legitimate business. Our
mechanics are generally employed, and
there is nothing to lead one to doubt but
that the improvements and business Of
next season will far exceed that Of any
previous year in the history Of our city
There is still among eastern men want
OF confidence in the value Of western prop
erty, the removal Of which must necessa
rily be the work Of time. Much Of this
feeling has originated in the swindling op
erations Of irresponsible western schemers,
and the want Of caution and shrewdnesa
on the part Of their too credulous dupes
| Thousands Of adventures, with every
thing to make and nothing to loose, have
penetrated every nook and corner Of the
great vest for the sole purpose Of manu-.
featuring towns. These towns have been
adorned in the highest style Of li'hosraph
ic art, exhibiting in the most attractive
form, upon paper, magnificent churches
school houses, railroads and steamboats,
while the town, il not in reality my tn
Is simply half section Of prairie, costing
81 rs per acre, with no vestige of i'm
provements, save, perhaps, the stakes
designating the lots. Armed with maps
plats, and certificates or confederates
these men have sought and not unfre
quently found, a fortune in the sale o
their 'city" property to eastern specula'
tors. That such transactions, wide spread
ard extensive IS they have been, should
have opened the eyes Ct our Yankee friends
to the necessity Of exercising extreme eau
ton in their western operations, is moi
strange. There are always leading prom
inent points in q new cou,try, the success
Of which are apparent, and in such there
can be no great risk in making invest
ments: and no prudent inancier will risk
m investment without a personal knowl.
edge Of the country, or upon the recon-
mendation Of reliable and responsible
agent. BY the exercise Of ordinary pre-
caution investments can no where be made
with an equal assurance of remunerativ.
profits, while without such preca"tion
here, as elsewhere, fortunes may be speed
lily and hopelessly sunk.
The present panic has not been unat
tended with useful lessons. 1t has laugh,
our young men the necessity of relying on
other means Of support than speculation
in corner lots. 1t has turned pubic assen
ton to the importance Of more vigorous
Efforts to develop our country, and to re-
turn to the old aud well established princi'
pie that agriculture is the only real basi.
OF permanent prosperity.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

This clever and jovial gentleman, viii
lom Of our native valley Of the "Otzin.
nachson,' At present His Honor County
Judge Of Franklin county, Iowa. paid our
sanctum visit few days ago, and dur.
ing an hours intercourse brought to the
surface from the depths Of memory &
store house, the names of old friends and
scenes Of their enactment, which had long
since faded from our recollection and we're
lost in the past-prominent amoug which
we're the doings Of John l.. and himself
in old "Soolivan," and his connection with
Charley s. in exhibiting the "human apa
lonichop." BoB's numerous friends back
on earth will be pleased 10 learn that hs
is one Of the "solid' men Of the vest, and
occupies . leading position among the
prominent men Of his county. Long may
he wavel
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

The Democratic majority on joint ballot
according 70 the above statement is Eve.
HMr. Williams, democrat, 10 elected
Representative from the Mower and Dodge
district, there will be . tic in the House;
and il Mr.. Covel is chosen Senator from
the same district. our majoriy in the Sen
ate will be seven, and on joint ballet the
same. We cannot ascertain the result in
the above district, until We get the official
vote Of Dodge county. ...
The Democrats. giving the Republicans
the members not yet ascsrtained to be cleo.
ted in Mower and Dodge, will have . ma.
jority of three on joint ballot.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

We call the attention Of the public to
the Information contained in our friends
Haas advertisement in another colu mn .
Their advertisement is big, but their stock
Of goods is bigger. They promise nothing
that they are not able and willing to per-
form. Call and see them.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
DlAckssAAahtnG.

Mr.. LABLAxc has recently opened .
shop short distance back Of TAcErrr's
livery stable, and is aumering out some
FIRST rate work. He is deserving Of lib
erai share Of the public patronage. See
advertisement il another column.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
SIsux CITY Heass.

Our friend BUCHANAN, Of the above
house, has reduced the price Of boarding
to the hard times standard, but continues
TO supply his table vita the best the mar.
ket affords. The 'sSioux City" is kept in
No. I style, and we ere happy to know Is
we'll patronized.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
Hems Again..

Our friend FRED. CnExowr1H, after .
brief visit to Suckerdom. is agsin with us,
and prepared to deal out to his customers
groceries, provisions, &C., from bis we'll
filed store On Douglas street. Success to
him.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

Persons having taxes to pay in Ida, Sac
or Calhoun counties can have them paid
BY s. II. CAsApY, Esq., who will visit these
codhtiss in . few days, for the express
purpose Of attending to the payment Of
taxes. -
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
saddle Ana a,.rness Maker,

In another column will ba found The
card Of cur industrious neil hbos M. JoHN
LIsEScEs, ssddle aad harness maker.
Psrsous in need Of articles, 10 bis line
should patronize Nj. L., ~ his work 10 ol
tho very best. es.aE a@5 i
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

1rM guess you mean 70 bring up thst
ere one ~ be- pretty sharp at bargain"
said fellow to . woman Who was rocking
and singing with oil her night 70 litsls
responsibility.
WHY
"'Causs you keep bavliag BY !os, baby;
BY lop, baby, into it, EARS Ill the time"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

~ Prairie chickens are very numer-
Gus hereabouts this fall, and large mum.
bers have been bagged by our sportsmen.
We heard Of one who killed eight at one
shot. We call that "slAyin' EN-
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

~ The people Of Arizona refused TO
participate in the late election for mem.
bsrs Of the New Mexico Legislasure.-
They have again elected Lieut.. Mowry -
delegate = the present Congress, Who
will urge their claims % seperats TERRI
torial organixation.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

Over the above signature We received
through the post Office an article for pub
lii alton, but - we are not coSnizant Of the
facts Of which he treats, and not having
given us bis real name, we cannot publish
IL -7t EEHH
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
~ Judge MEscn and NJ. II. DEnrss,

~ @uEU WEbCH 1uU NJ n DENIM,
Esq, Of St. James, N. T., we're in town
last week, aud report everything in -four.
ishing condition in their "bailiwick." st.
James is one Of the live towns, and her
inhabitants are Of the clever and go ahead
stripe. and are bound to keep things NOV.
ing 10 spite Of hard times. #
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

4, legal point Of cossiderable impor.
tsnes'is bsing eoa>1Ovd ed between the
authorities Of Wood hry ID number of
sdjslnins counties. li.b . attached for
JUDICIAL va re,ens Exposes. During
shs interin bslsesn. ~ assessment and
asorectiou q taxes, tt9 sOuuess ofselay,
Plymouth and ida hsvs effected an indie.
pendent organization, and the question
now is, are they entitled to collect the tax
assessed BY Woodbury., Of has our county
authority to go into another county now
organized and collect q tax and apprepriy
ate to her own benefit ? we leave this ID.
gsi qaestion-so be settled BY our iswyes.
So far ~ justice aud equity srscopcernsd,
We have no hesitation in saying that Wood.
bury has no more right to the taxes Of
those counties than she has 70 those Of
Mono.s county. They are to al intents
and purposes . independent - Woodbu
~. They have their county organization
to support. their court expenses to defray,
bridges to build, roads to locate, T., and
are without resources, save by taxation,
and that this should be taken from them,
and their revenue appropriated to public
Improvements that are to inure solely to
the benefit Of Woodbury. county, is not
merely fagrantly unjust, but most clearly
msnifests upon the part Of our county an
ungenerous, mercenary aud selfish spirit,
which cannot fail to react greatly to our
injury. If Sioux City would maintain her
position as the great emporium of trade
in northwestern Iowa, she should be no,
only just. but generous and liberal in her
dealing with those who are to contribute
80 largely to her prosperity. And if Wood
bury county is DESTROYS Of making dis,
play Of her wealth BY magnificent aud or,
nameu'al public improvement, she should
do 50 without levying contribution upon
those who have no direct interest iu her
advancement. and those who have quite
enough to do to defray the expenses Incl
dent to more moderate and economical
improvement Of their own counties.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18
~ A man in Petersburg

~ A map in Petersburg, Va, vas
suffering from . felon on his hand. He
placed himself beside the railroad, and
when the train approached, cody placed
his offending member upon the track and
had it amputatsd.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1858-11-18

-. The marriage bsswsea Jonathan
and Miss Great Britain, which vas %
brilliantly celebrated few weeks ago. u
evidently . very unhappy one. At al
events mo words have passed between
them" since the bridal day. III