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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
I" A Little Mere Craze ~

The battle is nov nearly won. On the
part Of our opponents, it has been fierce
and desperate. Il is natural that when
called to . reckoning BY IN injured peo-
pie, they should 6ght desperately, before
pielding up the stewardship which they
have 80 outrageously abused, and upon
which they have grown rich, powerful snd
insolent. The weapons they have used
are 10 character with their cause. I'm
scrupuIous falsebood, bullying bravado,
brutal insult, personal Islander and black
detractiop Of private character, were i'm
plements in their hands used with as dex-
ferrous nonchalance "a the bow and arrow
by an Indian boy in shooting squirrels.-
The most exalted moral character, the
purest private life, the most devoted pub
lie service, were not sacred from their vile
contumeIy. In keeping with this Guerilla
warfare, an unprincipled demagogue, and
expert political trickster, an abandoned
renegade and accomplished BLACKBOARD,
was put on the track to hound with insult
and unblushing falsebood, that eminent
statesman and pure patriot selected by
the Democracy as their chief standard
bearer-a man Of such scrupulous regard
to honor, that he would never advance or
maintain anything but what he sincerely
believed to be right, never resort to any.
thing unfair or dishonorable 10 discussion,
and never offer an insult, any more than
he would take one. The howl they raised,
was in anticipation of the great advantage
they expected to gain from this. But they
we're mistaken. The people understood
them they discerned the opposite charac-
tiers of the two men ard the tide turned
with overwhelming force upon the authors
Of such disgraceful scheme.
Nobly have the Democracy with stood
the fierce onset. Nobly have they main
tanned their ground, and carried the war
into the enemy's camp. Credit is alike
due to the zeal and talent Of the press : tc
those gallant volunteers who have met the
enemy everywhere upon the stump. and to
that enlig htened patriot ism of the Demo-
cratic masses without which it would have
boon vain to engage in the conflict.
We would say to our worthy contempt
rar!es Of the press, and to those gallant
champions OF the stump, relax not your
vigilance. The field is undoubtedly ours.
but "a little more grape will do no harm.
The enemy are distracted and divided !;
their ranks fal.er; CONSERVATION has seiz
ed upon their leaders but they are still
desperate. "A little more grape" The
ci,idel lo.,crs, bu, its walls have been laid
strong, and its trenches dug deep, with the
peoples money. A little more grape. uu
til the lih of October, when from the
Ash parallel to the mouth Of the Des
Moines, and from tie Mississippi to the
Missouri river, such shout will go up for
Dodge and Democracy as never before
walked the hills and valley of Iowa.
Ruufs
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

From oil parts Of the county We re-.
ceive the most confident assurances that
the entire Democratic county ticket will
be successful At the approaching election.
The Democracy everywhere are fully
aroused, and battling msnfully for the
success Of the principles and candidates
Of the glorious old party. This Is Is il
should be. Each political party has bro't
out straight ticket, and the result will
be claimed As . party triumph. In this
emergency there Is but one course tor De-
mocrats to pursue, and that is to stick to
the ticket; aud this ell good Democrats
will do. Our candidates are oil worthy
men-were honorabiy and fairly nominst-
ed. and will be triumphsosly elected
Mark the prediction.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
J. A. sAwYERs 4 CO.

In visit 70 the establishment Of the
above firm in this city, few days since,
W were surprised At witnessing the ex-
tent, variety, style and quality, Of the
goods received BY tho Florence. Their
stock Of groceries is very large and excel.
lent, and are afforded At much lower
prices thsn ruled in Sicux City six months
and a year ago. They have an almost
endless variety Of ladies dress goods, fan.
cy articles. &C.; and their assortment Of
ready made clothing is extensive, includ-
ing everything from cotton shirt to q
fine dress suit, made Of the best and most
durable materials, and are offered at very
reasonable prices. Mr.. KIsK, one Of the
firm, informed us that the goods we're
purchased 10 the Eastern markets at unu
sually low rates, and that they will be re-
tailed here At corresponding hgures.--
Purchasers will find in the store Of Mes.rs.
j. A. SAwYERs 4 Co., everything desired
for necessity or comfort and in the pro-
prietors and sslesmen honorable and &C
comodating gentlemen, who will do all in
their power to make the visit Of custo.
mers to their establishment both agreeable
and profitable.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

Coles Speech.

We ask for no further proof Of the power
of Mr.. Coles speech in this city, and its
influence for good, than the autserine il
causes in the black republican organ Of
this city, and among the woolies general
ly. When Kirkwood came here, the Ga
zette scarcely gave him passing notice
only few words-cold at that, because it
was understood that the least said sbout
that speech world be soonest mended
blu. when r. man Of Mr. Coles ability and
Iower speaks to the people Of this city,
the Gazette sees that there is trouble in
the camp, At once. if st does not labor ear.
rest'y with the party, and hence it spends
large amount Of wind on the subject,
which contains about as much truth ~
the editors of tina. shee. are capable Of t.,.
ling-none at all.
Mr.. Coles speech has created At least
one hundred Democratic votes in tbs
city. Just mark the predic,ion.-Das
Dem.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

The Republicans recently got out their
lieutenant Rusch to make . speech at Ke.
okuk. The Democrats requested Col.
Schadc. his coun,ryman and townsnau,
To accompany and answer him. The ar
rangements were made understandingly,
as supposed by both parties. Mr.. Rusch
led off in speech in broken English, and
after speaking his hour, Mr.. Schade rose
to reply in the same language, when the
Republican chairman interposed an OBJ
lection, insisting that. he SHOULD con6s''
his reply to the German language. 80
was regarded as an outrage. "ase II
was agreed tina. either spesb rshould use
the language he preterrIae audience
was mostly English. I'd Rusch had apo (
ken in that lsssaage. !" oil fa'rrI''
sobade shovS' have been allowed reP'y
n the .,sc. The Repablicans INSISTED
IA - meeting was broken " the pem
.,,ats organizing in ano.i>f place, where
Col Schade made . m.st effective and
mastery reply, comp.'ely answering eve.
nv argumen. a.d surning upon his de-
luded coun,ryir.n with earnest rebuke for
belonging to- party whose principal lead.
.r. Ar. svyrn Know Notbings, and who
ara Mag them to establish . power thu,
v;l,eurn and crush them whom |, has gain.
Il the strength. Look oil over the couu-
TRY, and in mos. every northern stass'the
and Know Nothing parties are
acting in unison. = Leisp>nd,nce Ciriiian.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

Our candidate for Repa sentative, PAR
RICK Ross, Esq, is daily gaining Sound,
and from present indications hs will be
elected BY . larger majority than Vas at
first expected. His eminent fitness for
the Office. bis sterling integrity and cor.
rect principles, are Acknowledged by oil ;
and even his political opponents concede
to him al that his friends claim. His
success will be credit 70 the judgment,
and an evidence Of the discernment of
the people Of the district and the able
manner in which he will represent their
interests in the Legislature will be cause
for pride and congratulA.ion on the part
Of his constituents.
In bis canvass Of the district, his course
is manly, strai sht-forwsrd and honorable.
He resorts to no contemplate subterfuges
10 gain votes such Is attempting to De.
ceive the credulous and wary With pro-
misses that cannot be fulfilled, or suiting
bis department and political expressions
to accommodate the people Of different
localities and holding dissimilar views.
We are sorry we cannot say the same
Of bis opponent, Mr.. PEspLrrox. Being
. man Of correct personal department and
. perfect gentleman 10 private intercourse,
We we're led to suppose that in his politi-
cal conduc. he would be governed by the
s"me rules Of propriety and honor but in
this We have beet mistaken. We learn
from . source, entitled TO full credit, tina,
in . certain Democratic locality in this
city he proclaimed himse If q true.blue
Je6ersonisn Dem ocrat, and as such was
entitled to the votes Of Democrats. Whew
what modesty and what consistency -
What do Repubiicass think Of their can
didste thus praying good Lord to De-
mocrats, AID good Devil" to Republi
cans?
In another locality be represented that
the Democrats are opposed to . Home.
stead Law, but that if he was elected he
would favor the enactment Of law which
would give every actual settler quarter
section Of land without expense! The
absurdity and falsity of this allegation
scarcely equals the afirontery and decep-
ton which must necessarily be requisite
10 indulge in such consummate duplicity.
The charge is simply ridiculous, and we
allude to it only for the purpose Of show
ing to what desperate resorts the RepuL.
lican candidate is driven in the valo hope
Of getting enough votes in the district to
convince bis friends that he was,s gan
dida:e. W..
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

The Chicago Times, recently replying
successfully to . falsehood contained 10
one Of the resolutions Of the Wisconsin
Republicans, notices the outrageous man
ner in which tha. party in the State nam
ed, have for some years treated one of its
German supporters and friends. The case
Of CARL ScnuEz, in Wisconsin, is so fair
. picture of what we believe will prove
that of Mr.. RuscH, by the Republicans d
this State, that we copy it from the Tsmes.
1t says; ..#
1.-TWO year. ago, Mr.. Carl schurz, the
abest Republican in Wisconsin, was nom
mated for Lieut.. Governor he secured tc
the ticket an immense vote, but the Re.
publican party proper cut him at the polls
His friends, oy their energetic labors, cleo
ted Randall, Governor, while the rufile
shirt gentry refused to vote for Schurz be
cause be was a "Dutchman." The Re-
publican convention in 1859 had it in
their power to wipe out the stain inflicted
upon their own character by the defeat of
Schurz in 81 but it refused to do so. l,
laughed TO scorn the idea Of nominating
him for Governor, and insultingly tender
ed him the nomination for Lieut.. Cover.
nor An Office Of no profit and but little
honor. and Of so little consequence tina,
the Republicans could well afford to lose
it BY again regulating Schurz At the polls
To the credit Of Mr.. S.. let j. be said. lha,
be repudisted the nomipation. In 1857
the Republicans refused to vote for, and
thus defeated Schurz, and 10 1859 refused
to give him the only nomination that could
vindicatc him and them for the insult Of
1851. This practical exhibition of Wis
consin Republican prescription Of the
ahlest men in their party, for no other rea
son than that he is not Of American ma.
tivity, is veil worthy Of men who seek to
engender hostility between the people Of
the different sections Of the Union."
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ Lord Bloomfield, the Britain Min,
lister At Berlin has bought Tie library lef,
by Alexander Won Hum boldk
~ Ii = gnaw-gnaw-w ssler \ u. mn. ,
biting wind that blows, . sow ~. v..,.,
must be regular snortss.
~ Five Democratic papsn ia n.
Memphis (Tenn.) Consrsa;ossl di,,ric,.
openly advocate the nomination Of JUDGE
Douglas for President in 1850.
Gov. Banks Of Massachusetts, delivered
the address at The vsvasss s..a. r.;, :,
Burlington. on The 18th inst
The ST. PAU Theatre ). s., PAIL, Va,
DESTROYED by fr' Ssfs. ie,A.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

Buy two glasses Of bad whisksy every
day, At FIVE cents each, amounting in the
year to $50 80; smoke three cigars, one
after each meal, counting up in the course
Of the year TO 50 Is keep a big dog
that will consume in the coarse of the year
at least SIS worth Of provisions, aud cat
IS more. Altogether this amounts to the
snug little sum Of Sill 25-sufficient to
buy several barrels of flour, FIVE cords of
wood, one barrel Of sugar, one sack of cot
Zee, . good coat. respectable dress, a
frock for the baby, half dozen pairs Of
shoes, and hco newspapers.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
Tall shooting.

One day last week Col. BACON killed
four wild turkeys at two shots-three the
first shot, and one the second. This We
call tall shooting, and shows thss the CO..
is some on drawing bead = but we
doubt much whether he will have a fire..
quen; petition of this kind of luck
8 ou'd he, howeve,, we hope be. will re-
member tina; We are sonewha. fond oil
turkey.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
!" Farmer" KirkWoOa

II was not until quite lately w became
convinced that certain obscure Republican
Journals were in earnest concerning the
occupation of Kirkwood, the Republican
nominee for Governor. We took the
trouble last Friday to search out" the
haofta,ion Of the would be Governor
Having the honor to reside in the same
township with the honorable gentleman,
and never having heard that be was far.
mer until after the meeting Of the Repub
lican Convention at Des Moines. we are
willing to acknowledge we were somewhat
surprised when we first heard Of the 'Plow
Handle Ticket It soon, however, became
apparent that the name was an assump.
ton, most singular one to those &C
quainted with the facts. To the farmers
Of johnson couoty, the thing is simply
ridiculous; and we're they convinced Of
the fact that it Is persisted in as means
If political success, would rise en- masse
and Indignantly dehounce the imposition.
The morning was pleasant one when
We in compa ny with friend, drove to the
residence Of 8. J. Kirkwood, Esq'r. We
found his house situated little more than
a mile distant from the city, in what most
people would call the suburbs of the town.
IL was the stately edifce Of retired man
Of business not the simple residence Of a
farmer. In this hardworking county Of
ours the distinction between q rich bank
er's dwelling, and laboringfarmer's prem
ises is easily detected. We endeavored to
the best Of our ability to imagine the prem
ises farm, but we did not succeed. We
even went so far as to make inquiries Of
those whom we met. but nobody gave
Kirkwood the appellation Of a farmer
In fact the persons with whom we con-
versed were not exactly certain what his
occupation was. Most, however, suppos-
ed him to be banker some though. him
to be lawyer, and others insisted on j.
that he was engaged in some mill specula.
ton. We did not wish to lay ourselves
liable as tresspassers, and aid not minute.
ly examine the establishment Blu. we
strained our eyes to their utmost to catch
n glimpse Of q pillow, harrow, rake, or some
other farming u,ensil nothing Of the
kind could We see. Being some what dis
appointed in our search after information
under difficulties, we put the question to
a shrewd gentleman, WHO evidently ras a
farmer, and who was riding into town up.
on load Of wheat, SIS Kirkwood, from
the best Of your information and belief. a
farmer The gentleman in question did
not deign to answer, but from the express.
ion of bis countenAnce we were led to in
fer that be looked upon US as rather green
or that we we're intending to get off some
colossal joke.
We at las. gave up the thing in despair;
knowing from the circumstances i. was
impossible to make of kirkwood what no.
body in this region of country supposed
him to be. We will say, however, for the
information Of distant readers, at Kirk
wood came to this country rich he came
to speculate be is the largest s,ockhold-
er in. the Iowa City Branch Of the STATE
Bsuk and that he came from the State
of Ohio four or Ave years since. and is
looked upon by those who know him best,
as a mere political adven;ursr.--&. afs Re
porter.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
MlLLlu e ny.

Miss A. II. SAwYEEs, one door esst Of
J. A. sAwyers 4 Co.. has just received .
new sock Of new styles Of bonnets and
millinery goods, French 9owsrs, &C.. 70
which she invites the attention Of the
ladies Of Sioux City and vicinity. She hes
zeal cloves Of bonnsis," which need but
Be- seen 70 caPiivAsc the fair tehoIdcr.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ While out cunning the other day,
We stopped al the farm Of our friend Col.
II. e. Bacon, just east Of the city limits
Although novice in farming business ev
erythins about the premises evinces taste,
industry and PRACTICAL skill, while bis beau
siful fields Of corn, potatoes. &C., and pro-
fusion Of all kinds Of vegetables indigo
nous to this climate, show that the Coils
labor has been bountifully rewarded. His
farm is the finest and most elig:bly situa-
ted of any in the vicinity Of Sioux City,
and if be continues improving i. as be has
the present season, it will soon rank No.
among the farms Of the Missouri Slope.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

The superiority Of the shove route to
the gold mines of Western Kansas and
Nebraska, is beginning to attract the at-
tention Of our eastern friends, Is will be
seen BY the following. which we clip from
the Dubuque North Nest:
Neto Route 10 the Gold Field We
have received letter from Plat Saunders
formerly of Dubuque, and now . residen,
Of Waucsponna, Nebraska, stating that
the route to the gold mines, by vay OF
Sioux City and Running water river is pre-.
ferable to any other. By this route it is
only eighteen days travel from the Mis-
souri, to Fort Laramie. The route is
within eigh, miles Of the river named, for
several hundred miles. One party made
the journey by this route to Fl. Laramie
IN two weeks less time than teams that
started from Omaha at the same date
Wood, water, grass and game are album
dant.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

The Delegates Of the llst Senatorial
District composed Of the counties Of Boon,
Hamilton, Story and Hardin, met 10 Ne
vsda. Sept. 3, 1859, and nominated H. L.
Hun, Esq, - candidate for Senator. by
acclaAstion.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~. Prairie chickens are exceedingly
numerous in the vicinity OF Sioux City
this fall, aud our sportsmen are having q
6ne time showing them. 1t 10 not at all
uncommon for an expert msrksman 10 bag
from ten to twenty-five chickens in half
days shooting. Not being q "crsck shot
on the wing, the result Of our "shoot" on
Saturday afternoon last was three chick.
ems killed. and large number badly scar
ed. We're going to try ii again.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

Eg- Georgia is probably the lightest
taxed State in the Union. Its Stat tax
is only two; thirds OF mill on the dollar.
4 man owning $4,000 of property pays
only ST 81 taxes. Geusgia is Que Of tho
fourishing States, also, rapidly rising in
manufacture rs well as in agriculture.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ The negro colony at Spirit Lake,
10 this State, numbers q. This il the
nucleus around which DR.. Prescott and
his Republican allies hope to build up An
.'ebony kingdom" in Iowa, whose strength
combined with theirs shall enable them to
permanently rule the State.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ Lathrop says when be came On
the streamer to California they KEEP. the
chickens in the hdtchway, the beef in tho
bullwnrks near the steerage, and when they
ran cut Of eggs the ship lay too.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
n&r Judge Spaldinx of Ohio, in ,

D@r Judge Spaldink of Ohio. in .
speech a. Elyria, Il few days since, Ian :.
bated Judge Gholson, the Republican
nominee, for Supreme Judge, most glori--
ously. He denounced him as trader in
human fesh--declared bis determination
no. ou.y to vote agSins, him, but 10 use
bis best efforts to defeat his election
Judge spalding is one Of the Republican
leaders Of Ohio, and the right bower Of
Gildings.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

49, BY letter received by gentle
man Of this city yesterday morning, We
learn that the steamer Omaha Left Coun.
Gil Bluffs on Sunday morning last. She
will probably be here by the time this
paper is printed.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
NEW PAPER.

We have received Vol. l, No. l, of the
Franklin Record, published 1t Hampton,
Frsaklin Co., Iowa. The Record 10 pub.
lished BY s. N. JOKES, and is independent
in politics. We wish it oil the prosperity
imaginable.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

16~ fSlondin was TO have repeated his
Fat on Thursday Of crossing the Niagara,
wearing baskets ca his feet. His ne1s
feat will be 10 get into clothes basket
and carry himself over the rope BY the
handles.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

PaoLIvlc.-Mr. Dupps, . farmer near
Msquokets, jackson county, raised this
year l,472 bushels Of oats on II acres,
equal to a fraction over so bushels per
acre. and Of . weight Of ~ pounds to the
bushel.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

-. The steamer Florence arrived q
our lsvss on Wednesday evening last,
sad aftes disehsrging considerable freight
for our merchants. passed up 70 Fort Ras.
dali, for which point she was laden wish
gods tor Capt. Torn.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ The Major A. J. Donelson who
died recently 81 Lafoueche, La, was not
Andrew jackson Donelsou, the adopted
son of the hsro of the Hermitage, and
candidate for Vice President on the ticket
with the Hon. Willard Fillmore. So says
the Louisville Journal.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

A-A Brooklin lady accompanied a
little beggar girl to her home and left five
dollars to help pay the funeral expenses
Of the child's father, whose coffin stood in
the corner Of the room but coming back
unawarcs to get her handkerchief shs
found that the dead man had revived ~'a
Was scrutinixing the bill to make - 'na'
IL was n GOOD ONE.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

Ca y. ID. Partner will receive another
large lot Of goods By the steamer Omaha,
Purchasers will consult their interest by
looking a. bis mammoth stock before
buying. He will and does sell lower than
any other house. 4
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
U.s.. In a late trial for the

Vs.. In a late trial for the amount Of =
tailor's BILL it appeared that the clothes
supplied did no. ii. the defendant. Then,
observed the indge, I'VE must proceed ac-
cording to the lex tail,ronis, and the
plaintiff must be nonsu;ted."
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

- The corner stone Of the new Court
House, Of Alamskss coasty, WAS laid .,
WAukon on ths 2Gth Sls.. with appropri.
ate cssemoniss, and On Grafton BY Geo.
u. Stephens Of Winnsshiek Co.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

6a- Inc BENiGhrED specimen Of
humanity that walked off with our ten
shilling spade, without our leave. is politely
requested to return the same, a. We want
to use it. A word to the wise. &c.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ oh dear, how came you 80 vet ?
inquired an afectionate mother Of Der
son. why ma, one of the boys said |
larsen, jump into the Geek, and By sosh.
tell yer I amt to be dared
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29

~ Among other tough yarns that
we're stuffed into Horace Greeley, tout
West" says tho Hartford Times. they told
him that three barrels Of Salt Lake wafer
would make barrel Of salt.