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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
FIRM the Pioneer Farmer
IOWA RAILROADS.

There has been 30 much said on the
subject Of the internal improvements Of
Iowa, and so lil,l. really done. that no one
is surprised on hearing expressions of dis
appoint men. from those who had based
their hopes on the rapid complexion of one
"r more roads TO tn. center of Iowa. AL
though our State has poorer means OF
transportation than TINT Of any other West
ern State. yet there seems to b. a notion
or feeling pervahiny the community in re-
gard TO our railroads. which is very hard
TO understand; kind Of "w.it for the
wagon" impression, without any idea ~
n the time when that wagon is expected
to arrive. There j. a pretty general leli.t
that at some future time. s"mebody will
build one Or moro railroad, across the
State If iowa, that somebody will pay for
the same. ard that we'll alltake ride"
There are many who have been led into
Iowa by the glowing promises and the ap.
paren, energy Of her citizens, who now
suffer from the general lehargy which al.
lowed her public works to move 50 slowly
toward completion. Onr railroads, aays
number one, will not be built until the
country 10 more ,hickly settled. Our pr,i
rie country cann"t BE- settled, says number
two, until We get railroads. We think
that number two il right, The former
bases his opinion on the ancien, doctrine
that avenues "f cheap and rapid transpor.
,s,ion are kind OF luxury, while the lat.
ter seeing the great economy II such in
sti,utions. q once conclude that im,rirra.
ton. whether Of the farming. the manu-
featuring, or the lahoring cla.., cannot
afford to 3" where there is no immediate
prospect Of enj Tying rni'roh facilities.
and that. cost wha, they may. il ia cheaper
70 have them than to d. without them -
X padia.i"n on the par, Of oil aud ca,hy
counties-'o their disgrace b. it said-in
Western Pennsylvania. has M UGH dAmas ed
the county houds of Western States, cans.
ing M immens. sacrifice on such spcuri-
ties, where they can be negn lated y. oil.
and We have lit,le 20 hope from county
credit, in aiding the railroads Of interior
lows. There 10 one plan, which We he
'ieve has never bef.ru been sugues.e.i.
which il 70 U.S. the aid or credit Of the
State Of Iowa, to the amount Of. sag ten
thousand dollars per mile, in bailiinx and
completing continuous line Of railruad.
from Oskalosa through Dies Moines. to
Fl. Dodge; thence to Sioux Ci'y. This
line--about 26j miles in length though
not very direc. for the trade aud travel
between the Upper Missouri and the East,
would answer every purpose until our con-
panies could gnin strength enough to com /
plete their different lines, II ua,il the ne.
c-ssi,ies Of the country required more
rsilrosds. This line would commence .,
the fs,shsst point westward, thai the Kso.
tak, Burlington. NaseAsins OF Davenport
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
TIRE e che Err ron CmEROkEE

This stronghold "f Republication gives
hut FIVE majority against the Democracy.
l.. PAESnuRsr. = Democrat "soud aud
rue is elected Treasurer and R5corde...
Snch is the message that comes to our
Republican friends. leaving them but liz
tie p,ospec, for "habi,a;ion aud u
name in North Western Iowa. They
had hoped tina, the record of III. ir extra.
vacance and m,srule had escaped the ut
t,.ntion Of honest men in thu N are r.m nte
Settlements. But the demands of III. tax
payer were imperative AID oppressive he
reason OBJ ious. and self pres, rvat on IL
elinea the candid voters Of Cherokee Ia
follow in 'he wake Of such s,.rln. Dem
"cra's rs Mrssr-. llo'l.rons ard p.rkhursl
4. the suggestion OF the Republicans par.
y lines we're drawn. and Mr. Parkhur,t
was brought forward hv the Democrats
for the office Of Treasurer. lie boldly
avowed limse the Democratic noa,ioe.
indignantly spnrn-d the offer that If he
woulj support the Republican State Tie
set the Republicans would iuturn supper.
him for Treasarer-bu run-worked aud
WAS elected as Democrat. We heartily
rel ice with our friends in Cherokee over
such . signal triumph One more cam
paign and We expect IL SEE R-ruh';cani.m
routed horse foot aud dragon from the
land Of The Cheroknas."
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
HON. g. G.. kMELTZER.

HoN. G. C SMELTzkR, We are happy to
see has been r. elected Cuu .ty Judge OF
Clay. Thi, honor WAS richly meri'ed and
reflects great credit on the citizens Of TIA
county, The Off. Of County Judge is =
delicate trust in Iowa and h. man who
can Discharge its duties ia mani er ,ha,
receives the entire appreciation Of hi, con,
>ttuen,s. is surely worthy Of public con.
flence an esteem. Jnls. $ is one oil
the mot energetic aud answering hem.
ocrats il the North. West. and has hosts
Of friends WIN will ri &c. in his success.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
NEW ARRANGESaENT VT.

The Sioux City Eoy'e has been discon-
tinued-the establishment having been
purchased aud conso'i lated with tbs Office
ty MILAN FssSGr, E.q, ~ish whom W.
have formed co partnership for the future
conduct e The Sioux City Register. Mr.
f., Is a practical printer, an uncompro
missing Democrat, and We che.rfully
recon mend him to our patrons as worthy
OF their confidence ard support. OF his
intentions We allow him to speak for him.
self. a" T@4 t ISLE il #
BY the di.cor,inuance Of the Edgie, the
Register is now the only paper Published
in Sioux City, which, by the way, !, am
ply sufficient, for the pre~en, at least The
business Of Sioux City viii sns'ain b". one
paper in manner to justify the rr prize
tors in devoting to i, that anoun, Of time
aud means necessary to make it f. true re
hex Of the business ani advancement oi
our city. But when this patronage is d..
vided between two or m re papers, all be
come enerva,ed, and their usefulness I, a
great extent destroyed By the necessity
which compel: the publishers to neglec,
thei. papers and resort 10 other means to
make up the deficit in their incomes.
} The consolidation ofthe two Offices gives
Us the best printing establishment il
Western Iowa. and our stock Of all kinds
Of printing paper is very large, which en-.
Sbies Us to execute every description o.
Job printing in superior style, and Al
very reasonable rates. IN making hi,
addition TO our Office, We have been to
considerable expense, and in measure to
compensate US, ne respectfully cal rror
our friends to assist in circulating the lie
cister, and in increasing our advertising
patronage.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
DEATH OF Hon. n. C. DRODERlCK,

By the last overland mail We have re-
ceived The painful intelligence Of the
dea:h of this distinguished Senator. He
was killed on the 18Th Of September. in a
''uel with Judge TEnRY. present Chief
justice Of California. The ability. in1u.
ence. and high official position Of the
parties, give to this affair peculiarly
melancholy interest. The intense .en.a-
ton which il created in California will be
felt throughout the country. Had he
fallen by disease rr inevitable accident.
his loss though deeply regretted. would
not havs excited that extraordinary feeling
which now petvAies the pubic mind
Although not y great, Senator BnDpERIcK
w:s no ordinary man. In the early rush
~ California. he left New York penniIess
and With but little reputation. By indom
inn'abls energy he soon Pose /, an uence,
welded u powerful influence in the poll
tics Of that Young State, and was honored
with u seat in the Senate OF the United
States. j" this latter position his indie.
pendent course upon Lecompton, brought
him prominently before the country, mud
had fully entered upon a career of prom.
'sc and usefulness, when he icll, the VIC
tin OF misconceived honor-of q tyrsut
custom as were Hamilton and Cil!ey. l,
is morbid public sentiment ths. requires
such a sacrifice; a barbarous code tina,
settles disputes aud heals wounded pride.
hy the blood of the innocent AZ we'll a.
the guilty. II does more than injustice
/" the dead, and entail. w,etched,.es. aid
ruin upon the living. The savage cruelty
Of society may call j. an honorable settle.
ment-but laws both human and divine.
brand il n deliberate murder. Tina, life
mas been take" admits Of no question !;
that The i"te"t was premt d.ta,ed--,be cool
prepara'irn and studied prelimiuarics
leave no room for doubt. Co.. ..... ..-v
Let society learn lssson from this un-
fortunate transaction--from the melan.
ch"!y fate Of him who has fallen . victim
= its io!lies, and thereby become =
ua'iu'siy shroodsd in his dussy grave
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
TO THE READERS or THE SIOUX
CITY REGISTER.

Having purchased the Easie"-adied
its stock to that Of the " Register" and
formed partnership far the future
c,nducs II the latter paper, II may not h.
-amiss to state the course we have mark-
out for the future. Mr. do We engage in
this undertaking without soma feeling OF
aviicacy and hesitation. To cond ucs n
public Journal that shall fully meet tn
growing wants and subscrve the hes, in.
,tesests Of . community like this, is some-
thing more than An at. 1t is a scierce OF
The most important nature. It's a work
however, which will elicit our warmpst
sympa,hies, and untiring zeal. Nor will
our columns be Hound At anytime uniriend
y ta the Development OF an healthy put.
lie sen'imen, whose restraining mi rr.or
ming Influence will De felt and respected.
o. In politics, our faith is DrNocRAcY-
our platform the CONSTITUTION thu
'time-honcred policy inagnrsted and pur
sued ny the one ~ the spirit and defence
Of the other. We shall cordially and hear
lily support. Believing that such conr,.
will tend to the public good. ~e shall
strive TO overcome any difficulties tina,
may teset thy advocating correct and
vel! tried political principles: dherins
strictly 70 party psage--discour ,ging Iii
,i'ions--""d seeking TO do justice to the
opinions, feelings and claims Of all, with,
out dictatien from any. Good.fe-!ins.
intelligence and enlightened opinion, are
the charm Of society; harmonious nc ion
in the pursuit Of truth. is the perfection Of
party. To the development Of these tie
columns the " Register" will be devoted.
ls* WILLIAM FRESEY.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
Tsls aEsuLr Ann irs Lesson.

OF Ne general result Of our late cleo
ton, ~ enough is yet known 10 deter.
ming Which party has been succes.fui.-
That the Democracy have gained ,hrre i
10 longer rosm 10 dosbt. The iDcrrased
a,ajori,i+s b which We have sw-pt the
!" Slope aaoris just Gauss Tor con. ra,u-
'at'o".' IN Woodbury. alone the R~pnbi.
cans have gained. and ye, we venture the
opinion that in no county have the Dem.
ocrats l.bored harder. or male a better
Sight than here. We have had everything
70 c"n'end against. A few mouths arn
we we're utterly distracted and p,wer'ess
No hostility could he more fatal and I'M
compromising than that ~l.;ch. existed
letwee" the two factions. hut prom;n~n,
men Of both divisions wh, regarded The
Welfare and s"cces' Of The party EXPIRE
ed desire and Willingness to forget pas
differences. unite upon honorable condi-
,ions--support competent and faithful
men. and thus secure Democratic hsrmo-
nv and ascendencv. Fa'l nine tenth, of
the Democracy Of Wom.bary cordial '
scquiesced in such a work. We met in
COW ention-the regularity aud fairness NJ
which no one disputes. and By an over.
whe'ming mnjority an Ike ,rrion .ble
ticket was nominated. A few ~hn have
always heretofore mot loudly proit<sed
obedience t. the voice Of a conventions.
immediately exartel them selves 4, defeat
u large portion Of the ticket. They we're
found st the polls zea'ous'y supporting
avcwed and ultra Republicans. We can
not believe that these men will on sober
reflection feel proud # such an art -
Every man 1T expect to hive his
favor'te candidate put in nomination.
NJ critics .hould govern in 20 .ventinns
~ well ~ At the ballot Lox. II mart,
organization is I" le maintained, and
party principles upheld there is no alter
native. Notwithstanding MI lie orpo,i-
,i"n We have umphan'ly elected cur
entire ticket. with tie exception perhaps.
"f our es'imahle Sheriff and our non,e
Ir DrainHS- Commis-i nner.
Daring the past year the Republicans
had decidedly increased Nv changes which
emigration u constantly irmlncie. Til.
mot therefore that We G. u.t expect ~as
F" maintain our I'D maj"ri'y. 1ha, W.
have fallen b-hr,.l Is o~iny to the few who
saw ti' to opp 'se US in the county, and Tor
this reason: Ii thee had been no .livi-
sion On local nominations III. re would
have been no necessity Or work 10 secure
their success, and all IN zeal aud a,ten.
ton Of democrats would have been cen
tered upon the State ticket.
A. i. is We have abundant cause for
rel icing. A n"ble work ha. been &C
ccmp'ished. We have now an united and
harmonious party. Tnere are no long r
def,c;ions, sufficiently Formidable 10 excite
'unessiness and alarm. II ence r,rh il,
Woodbury. II prhlicanism has 10 hope.
and JoltiDy no reward.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20


roads are likely 10 reach, for some ii ME
perhaps for years it would BE- practically
IN +stension TO the Capital Of lows, asd
y the upper Missouri Of all those roads,
and connecting .hsss cities with the North.
western country. which they may no. u
able otherwise to rsseh fdr many years
It would also greatly aid The Mississ pi I
Missouri railroad company, enabling then,
to apply their whole ensrsiss toward reach
ing Council Bluffs, BY . direct line from
this place. II would complete one very
important link in the line Of the keokuk
K Minnesota Railroad. It would build
the Western division Of the Dubuque L
Pacific, thus enabling that line to concen.
trsts her energies upon the Eas :ern divi.
sion. II would build up the Des Moines
Valley, while enriching all other parts Of
the State, and lead travel aud emigration
to and through interior Iowa, once moro.
We ere not IL favor Of creating State
debt, although with Or without one the re.
sources Of Iowa must Of course eventually
be taxed in some shape CT form, in order
to obtain and pay for her railroads. If she
ever should get them. Yet, Missouri,
with very good navigation throughout the
interior Of the State. has adopted 30 liner
u policy in regard to railroads, that
self. protection would seem TO require
something Of the kind to = limited extent
IN the part Of Iowa. Missouri has now
railroad debt Of twenty four millions nine
hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and ia
about 10 increase il to the limit allowed
BY Law. n"mely, thirty millions. i, is be.
lived thss less than one tenth OF that am
Uunt. or Two millions six hundred and City
thousand dollars. would enable the CON-
psnies interested. to build our one much
needed line. The annual interest upon
this sun, at six per cent would amount 70
twenty ak and ene.half cent. per head for
every citizen Of Iowa. At half the asses,.
I'd valuation returned in 1857 by the Al.
ditor Of State. would be one and q half
mills IN the dollar. OF on farm worth
three thousand dollars, the annual tax
would 10 four dollars aud a half. Is there
ono family in Iowa enjoying the ordinary
comforts Of life, who does not pay no.
than twice shat amount annually, on nc.
count Of the present expensive means Of
transportation ?
Much more might be aid in relatio, to
the great value T. Iowa of sr.h r,,d
omple:e !; Of the great use nal. BY wly
politicians Of the tax hobby in bin iirg
the people to the Importance of other
questions. hut va here leave the subject,
asking the farmer. to give the above re-
marks careful consideration, We are
inclined TO the belief that they will unau.
imonsly agree with Us after carefully stud
yiny the matter, thu. If Safe all can be
secured for this one project, and no other.
t" about the amour, suggested, it will be
the hest investment they could possibly
make. ani that u Few dollars can in no
other way bring about such great results.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
TIA C FAIR.

The FIRST annual exhibition Of the Wood
burr Co Agricultural Society, which came
on yesterday, vas decidedly creditab'e.-
II Was well attended and large number
Of articles was exhibited. which in Thu,
variety and quality, not only promised
much for the future. bu, gave sure ind
cations Of present thrift aud prosperity in
our Industrial pursuits, Want Of time
will not permit US to detail al that was
worthy Of notice. Our friends from Smith.
land and Seargent's Bluffs, wholly dis,an
eed Us in all but the ornamental depart.
men.. OF the horses on exhibition ,hos.
belonging to Minor Meada. Elijah Adams.
Gen. Leech and Curtis Lamb, attracted
particular attention. H. Stafford, Of
Plymouth Co., Luther Wooiford end
Judge Campbell. had some choice stock
in the cattle line. The prime corn grown
By William Truman and II. J. Roger.
Was 'cheering to behold" alter ruch raw
ages - were made Ly the September
FIRST. The supply OF vegetables was large
both Individually and collectively. W.
saw the lovers Of 'sour krou.' looking
covetously upon some cabbage. grown b,
Lnther Woodiord, one Of which bore the
label 20 lbs"
Among choice lot Of beets exhibited
by Nv. Stafford, was one weighing l3lb.
The sweet potatoes raised by Judge
Campbell and WIN. II. Joy were curl
osity for this latitude, from which !, wa
difficult to keep hands Of.
Among the ornamental-, landscape,
giving view Of Bratelboro. W., and
painted BY Miss Jennie II. Hayes, was
greatly admired, rs also On Oriental and
some Polychrom.iic paintings BY Mrs. n,
C. Hudson.
With the exhibition We confes. to an
agreeable disappointment. /. fully con i,
WINGED Us that there i. mure genuine taste
practical skill and material production
in Woodbury. county, than we had ever
dreamed Of in our philosophy, and We
s,rnestly hope tina. all. each year, viii ! !,
c,ms more deeply in.srcslel ~ their use
and cultivation. ''la
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20


marked OF and testsd',by the seconds,
THAT being the distance agreed upon) aud
the principals placed in their relative %.
sitions. Their seconds had already de
vested them Of their outside coats, white
collars. &C., which might present promi-
nsnt targets to take aim. The choice Of
gronnd belonged to Mr.. Broderick, in pur-
ssance Of the arrangements Of Monday's
meeting. The seconds then proceeded to
examine each others man, With the view
Of ascer.aiuing whether either had under.
nes.h his clothing any ar.icle, calculated
to aff,rd protection from bullet. This is
usually rather q matter Of form than
otherwise. T.. E,,-F
One Of the seconds then read aloud the
code duel'o from a written manuyeript,
which occupied but short time. Mr..
Coulton then addressed the two gentlemen
saying in effect that be wished to be un.
derstood that he should count One, two"
after the word Fire." aftcr the word
STOP No shot must be fred after
that. 4w.. gr.-E ~-.1 y.-.,a
The rumor Of Mr.. Droderick's "ner.
vousness,'' Is based upon bis occasional
motions to observe those prescribed posi-
tons Of hand and arm which his seconds
had en..oin-d upon him. At . quarter
before seven o'clock, Mr.. Cvulton pro.
nounced the words "f F..,..5
Are you ready :" H. ... -
" Ready responded Judge Terry. and
Ready was uttered BY Mr.. Broderick
Immediately after. ~. ~ 49,,
Fire One Two pronounced in mo-
dera,e'y quick time. B, ..--ss
Mr.. Broterick raised his pistol. (both
weapons we're set with hair t-igyers) and
had scarcely brought it to an angle Of for.
ty'6ve degrees from its downward position
aud in bee line towards bis opponent,
when, owing to the delicacy Of the hair
trigger. it was discharged, the ball enter
ing the ground about four PAGES in ad-
vance Of him. Judge Terry fred few
'"s,a"'s later, taking deliberate aim
There was pcrceptible interval in tho
two reports. A. that instant Mr.. Droder.
lex was observed to clap bis left hand to
the right side Of bis breast, when it was
seen that he vas wounded. lie reeled
slowly to the left, and before his seconds
could reach him he fell, (n"t heavily to
t" the ground. with bis RICH. leg doubled
under him, aud still gra.rirg his weapon.
Judge Terry, upon discharsing his pistol
Immediately folded bis arms, holding the
pistol still smoking in hi, hand, but did
not move from his position. The seconds
Of Mr.. Brcdcrick Immediately ran to his
aid, and DR.. Loe,r commenced to stauneh
the wound with lint. The bullet had en-
tered inst forward of the right nipple, ard
had lodged. as it was supposed. under the
left arm. Mr.. Benbam went over to the
other side and rendered the services Of Or.
Hammond, which were gladly accepted b.
Mr.. Nc kibhcn. The spectators we're not
allowed TO gather around the fallen gen.
'!em.n, who was soon after borne into
town in his carriage.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
" The Scciable."

This is the name Of u society recently
started in Sioux City under the auspices
"' the Epfsc pal congregation. Its ohiec,
Is to 'nansarate more friendly and socia-.
Die relations an ing our citizens, by Of.
hrding the'nan opp ,rtan;,y to meet to-
Sesher, AMI indulge IN rational s,n use,n "a,
AMI IN the Interchange OF friendly courte-
sizes. The first meeting OF III. society wa
Al the residence Of GsosGs Ws.,., Esq.
on Thursday evening last. Il was wei.
attended, nal passed. IF very pleasantly.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20
COUNTY JUDGE

JoHS p. A,L'soS qnalifei and entered
upon I'll. discharge of hi. official duties
his mprrig. We congratulate the coun
~ upon hi, accession to this highly i'm.
por,ant office. During his administration
we have no fanrs f,r the welfare Of the
county and the best interest. II the pr, PIE.
lie il just the ma" fr the position.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-10-20

~i". rep, reelected County Judes; l.
Parkhurst, dem., Treasurer and Recorder
IDA COUNTY,
IL reported one Repuhl;c.s majority.
CLAY COUNTY
Gives the DenocrAsic State Ticket sia
m'josity. G. G. Smeltser, dem, reelected
County Judge J. Kindelarsyer, Treasur
er; II. f. w. snslts-r, Drainage Con
missioner and County Surveyor. (
BUENA VISTA
Gives the Democratic State Ticket fou,
majority.
POrrAWATrAMIE COUNTY,
The HON. Of Col. B.bbitt gives 32(
Democratic majority. A Democratic paiu
IT nearly 100. We lear our friend Of tn.
Nonpsriel was IS unfortunate in 1agyins
the Democracy ~ the snipes. ssa
SAC COUNTY. ..tg
Majority f,r the Democratic State Tic
ket nine. Duocombe, dem., 25 msjor;ty
Cory, dem.. 40 maj. The following ar.
the county officers elect a. ..
County Judgs-Eueenus Crisis. dem.
Treasurer and Recorder-D. C. Early
dem.. re e'ecsed-"o opposition. -
County S"perintendsns-G. +. Brow
ming. DEM. rs.elec:ed.
SheriG-Miles Manning. dem.
Drainage Com IS. L. Watt, dem.
Coroner-A. J. Leach, dem-no oppo
siti"n.
Surveyor-Jcseph Williams, rep.-no
opposition. ..-
MAHASKA
Gives Kirkwood 20 majority. Demo-
cratic gain Of i4o. She e'ec's demo
cratic Senator. Sheriff and R.c,rier.-
Proud Mahaska almost redeemed.
s- DAVIS
Gives lj0damocrn.;c N ii oritv-.a small
dem. gain. BAbbitt and Mason run
aheal Of their ticket. .t .sst
HARRISON 5.s...
Is reported 100 maj. A very large
dem. gain.
Gives Democratic State Ticket 10 maj
A small rep. gain.
FREMONT
Is reported 225 dem. maj. A dem. gain
Of 100.
la, gone rep. by Is maj. A dem. gain
of so.
Gives 50 rep. mai. A dem. gain Of 90.
POwEsHIEK
Il reported shon, $50 rep maj
DUBUQUE co.
1900 democratic majority.
SCOTT,
The homo of Rusch. gives 200 req.
maj. Democratic gain Of over 500.
LOUISA
Gives so rep. maj. Dem. gain Of 40.
HENRY
Gives 700 rep. maj.--the s,ms as las,
year.
JEFFERSON
Has $50 rep. ma +. sIisht dem. gain.
DIES MONIES co.
Gives 25O dem. maj about l5o dem.
gain.
A Gar rs hearl from the democrats
have gained 1900 or 1900 on the vote OF
last year A democratic gain Of 1000
would redeem the State