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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
kkf. In Milwaukee. Wisconsin

skE- In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last
week, lady. returning from a morning
drive, on approaching the room usually
occupied by herself and hus band, heard
voices. She stopped, listened, placed her
eye to the keyhole, and saw to her horror,
woman standing on the floor, and her
husband in the same room fitting shawl
over her shoulders. Enraged at the in6-
dellty OF her husband, she went to the
hall, took down a loaded gun. returned,
cooked the gun, opened suddenly the door,
aud deliberately shot the strange woman
in the back. Her husband screamed.
when the excited ard abused wife tainted.
On having returned to consciousness, she
learned that the woman who had sup
planted her in the affections of Mr..
was one of those frames for exhibiting
shawls and mantillas on. which he that
morning had brought up from the store to
have retrimmed by his wife, in her usual
tasty style. Not finding his wife in, he
was looking at the figure, and fixing i, up
as a surprise for her. when her sudden
jealousy was likely to have cost him his
life.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
Lsvo Of Country.
Patriotism, Or the love Of country, Is &

Patriotism, Or the love Of country, is SO
general, that even desert is remembered
with pleasure, provided It is our own
The Cretans called Il by name which in.
dicated a mothers love for her children.
The Ethiopian i,nagines that God made
the sands and deserts, while angels only
we're employed in forming the rest Of the
globe. The Carabian tribe Of Onadslin
believe that sun, moon, and stars rise only
for them. The Maltese, insulated on
rock, distinguished their island By the sp.
pellation Of 'sThe Flower Of the World !"
and the Caribbesesteem their country .
paradise, and themselves alone entitled 10
l1lskAanns.of merf:: :. ~
! Bosnian relates that the negroes Of the
gold coast Of Africa are SO desirious of
being buried in their own country, that if
a man die at some distance from il, and
bis friends are not able to take his entire
body to his native spot, they cut of his
head, one arm and one leg cleanse them
and boil them, and carry them to the de-
sired spot, where they inter them with
great sole,nnity. ''s5" '" sE
And the Tenanese have such an affec-
ton for the place Of their nativity, that no
advantages can induce them the agricul-
tu-al tribes in particularly to quit the tombs
Of their fathers. The Norwegian's proud
of their barren SUBMITS. inscribe upon
their rix dollars-"Spirit, loyal, valor, and
whatever is honorable, let the world learn
among the rocks of Norway"
The Able de Lille relates of an Indian
who, amid the splendors OF Paris, behold.
ing cannancc tree in the Jardmes des
Plantes, bathod it with tears, and, for a
moment seemed to be transported to his
own land. When European once ad-
vised some of our own American Indians
to emigrate to another district Nv hat"
said they, "shall' we say to the bones of
our fathers, arise and follow us to another
country p
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

Among the worthies who figured dur.
ing the era Of the American Revolution,
perhaps there wss none possessing more
originality &c haracter than Gen. Putnam
who Yas eccentric and fearless, blunt 10
bis msnneIs--the daring soldier without
the polisheof the gentleman. He nigh,
we'll bs called the Marion of the North,
thoog III he disliked disguise, probably
from the fact Of his lisp;ng, which was ve-
~ apt to overthrow any trickery be might
A: the time stronghold called IIorse-
neck, some miles above New York, was
in possession of the British, Putnan,, with
few sturdy patriots, was lurking in its
vicinity, bent on driving them from the
place. Tired Of lying in ambush, the
men became impatient, and importuned
the General with q uestions as to when
they were going to have bout with the foe.
One morning he made speech something
t. the following effect, which convinced
them that something was in the winds
Feilers-You have been idle too long,
and so have l. I'm going down to Bust 5,
at Horseneck in All hour, with an OK team
and load of corn. II l come back, Iii
let you know all the particulars and if
should not, let 'em have it by the
hokey!" , a-.. -..,.
He shortly after wards mounted his OK
cart, dressed ss one of the commonest
order Of Yankee farmers, and was soon a,
Bush's tavern, which was in possession OF
the British troops. No sooner did the OIL
GERS espy him than they began to ques-
ton him respecting his whereabouts and
finding him, as they thought, complete
simpIe,on, they began 10 quiz him, and
threatened to seize his corn and fodder.
How much do you ask for your whole
oonsarn ?" they inquired.
For mercys sake, gentlemen re-
piled the mock clod hopper, wilhthe most
deplorable look of entreaty, "only let me
off, and you shall have my hull team and
load for nothing. And if that won't dew,
III give you my word I'll return to NOR
row. and pay you heartily for yoss kind
hess and condescension.
Well," said they, "wc'll take you at
your word. Leave the team and proven.
der with US, and we won't require any bail
for your appearance"
Putnam gave up tha team, and saun-
tered about for an hour or two, gaining
oil the information that he wished He
then returned to his men, and told them
Of the disposition of the foe, and his plan
Of attack.
The morning came, and with it sailed
out the gallant band. The British we're
handled with rough hands, and when they
surrendered TO Gen. Putnam, the clod,
hopper, he sascastically remarked-"G
tlemen, have only ken my word.
told you ! would call and pay for your
Aindness and condescension."
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

The modus operandi is as follows: Pich
good, tender sweet string beans. cut them
into pieces about three quarters Of an incl
in length, throw them into boiling wa,er
let them stand five minutes then, having
the oven heated just hot enough to avoid
burning the beans, spread on tin or earth
EN- dishes, set them into the oven, and lie,
them remain ull perfectly dry; when they
should be put up in small bag and hung
up in = cool dry place.
When you wish TO cook mess of corn
and beans, put them TO soak over night in
warm water, and cook them AS usual.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

reap Graves are put the prints Of the
footsteps of the angel Of eternal life.
Izg- Why is retired carpenter like
lecturer kaze he is an ex.planer.
pea- Why does a sculptor die the most
horrible of deaths Because he makes
faces and busks
asns~ Why is the great Deser. of Saba
ra like an old maids bodice? Because
it's u barren acdste.
D-" Those sewing machines are great
inventions" said friend to a wag.
Yes, sir" said he, SOW it seams"
rsa. An attempt was made by about a
hundred prisoners at Sing Sing. n. u, to
overpower their keepers and escape few
nights since.
nsa. Polly being bantered one day BY
some Of her female friends, in regard to
her lover, who had but one leg, she rerli-
cd to than smar,ly. "Pooh !! | wouldn't
have man with two legs they're too
commonl"
par She makes note Of things, does
Mrs. Spinnet. Wishing to purchase
pocket diary, she stepped into booksel.
ler's, and inquired Of the clerk;
PRAY, SIR tell me, have you the diar-roe
for this year and the next to come 2
The clerk weakened
POETRY AND rRosE.--'See, nurse - ex.
claimed papa, as smile irradiated the
face Of his infant, IAN angel is whispering
to it !"
"No, sir" replied the nurse, ii is only
wind on It's little stomach
ssA- Madam, has your piano an lEoli-
al attachment ?" asked Stubb, the other
night, .f the wife Of man who appeared
to live fully up to II not beyond his means
"Hush y whispered Stigsins in his car,
ut has sLerif's attachment Stubbs
! dropped the subject.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

A FORTUNATE MANA correspondent
of the New York Spirit Of the Times,
writing from kentocky, says:
"About twelve months ago. young
man in Breckenridge county, got married
and went to housekeeping. In a short
time his mare had twin colts not long
after his COW had twins : this spring his
ewes. six in number had twins and now
we ale told his wife has twins--a fine boy
and girl-both are doing well. All this
took place in twelve months.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
0uppO1t Y0ar Home Paper.

The Cleveland Herald talks thus sensi-
bly, upon the duty of supporting home
papers
Recollect, If a home weekly paper is
to be supported. home influence must do
u. Every dollar~ent TO Eastern papers
is At the expense of the local papers. A
county acquires prominence through its
paper moro than in any other, and ta
every one who has country interests At
Asaks, his home paper is necessity
Never will such man take paper print
ed away from home until he is able to
take 9 second paper. His first paper will
b his home sheet, and he will so identity
bis own interests with that Of his county
paper, as TO consider his subscription as
much . matter Of yearly duty ss the pay.
ment Of his taxes"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
Young America.

Robert said sn indulgent mother to a
younsster of nine, who was amusing him.
self in the corner, by pulling the tail Of a
respect able tabby.eat, which, with the
force Of feline lungs, was expressing her
Indignation at such 'unfeeing treatment ;
Robert, what would you like for me to
buy you for Yew Years prescnt2 Shall
it be topf'
"A top2 No, I'm too old for tops was
the reply.
Then. perhaps you would like sled or
pair of skates 2
No. don't want them
Shall get you a bow and arrow, or a
picture book or a what would you like
best p
old lady,, said Robert, rising with dig
nifty, respect the feelings Of gentleman,
and do not aggravate me farther-keep
your oows and arrows and picture Looks
for them that likes 'em. If you want to
know what l would like, will tell you
a pair Of big boots and a srallon tailed
c0at!'
His mother tainted with surprise, and,
when recovered, expressed the conviction
that Robert was the orwardest boy of his
age she knew Of, and she was quite sure
he would make a great orator some Of
these days.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
Power Behind the Throne.


When the Governor of New York, Vim.
Fl. Seward, had occasion to visit a certain
part of the State, and accordingly mounts
ed upon the box Of the mail coach, in or
der that he might eujoy his cigar and the
scenery. The driver was an inquisitive
fellow, and his passenger humored him.
"Land agent ?' said the driver.
No." "qnoth Seward. z. - .'--u
Selling goods p ...,
"No."
Travelling Preacher y H.
"No."
Circus -
mo- ar
"whas~tA.n,n said the bailied irivsr,
"what is your business p
Governor" replied Seward, with a
tranquil puff.
"Governor OF the State of New York;
replied the smoking passenger with com-
posure.
SECT out.'
ell can convince YOU of that, said
Seward, for here is man on the road with
whom ! am acquainted" and as the stage
passed he salu,ed him with, "Good NOR.
ming Mr.. Bunker; want to ask you a
ques'ion-am not Governor oi the State
Of New York ?"
No, by thunder ~ was Bunkcr's unex.
pected answer. "
>" no is then ?" said the startled smo.
kcr.
" "Thurlow Weed"
80 it would be if Vim. II. Seward
should get four years lease OF the White
House in Washington Weed would be
President.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
To Keep Preserves.

Apply the white of an egg, with a suit
able brush, TO single thickness of white
tissue paper, with which cover the lars
overlapping the edges an inch or two
When dry, the whole will become tight as
drum.
10 prevent jams. preserves, &C., from
gralning. teaspoonful Of cream of tartar
must be added to every gallon of the jan,
or preserves.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
Rk1S. An Arkansas editor got marrieC

AH- An Arkansas editor got married
lately, and has since became very enthu-
sias,ic. Hear him:
"Oh there is not in this wide world a
happier life,
Than TO sit by the stove pipe and tickle
your wife;
Taste the sweets of her lips. in moment
of glee,
And twist the cats tail as she jumps on
yoar knee.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

nA- A sleepy deacon. who sometimes
engaged in popular games, hearing the
munster use the words, "shutfe of this
mortal COLL started up sbruptly, rubbed
bis eyes and exclaimed -"Hoid Ou! its
MY deal Y LII
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

MAsHEEN PoErRy.-The Shylock who
with head erect, with honest people min,
giles, should cease to shave his fellow man
and 60 to shaving shingles. The lawyer
would be better off, his conscience far less
plant, who owned little farm in fee, and
made that farm client. We have some
doctors in our midst, whose talents they
should use, by prac'iclng the healing art
heeling boots and shoes. The minister
whose sage advice, a moral lesson teaches
should mind and .watch MS well as pray"
and practice what he breaches. The
world should have its docket called, and
sluggards sll detanlted, aud those should
DO the "uppcr ten." whom labor has sxal.
ted.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

Esr~ A lawyer in Portland, Me-, lately
moved into an office that had been yacat-
ed Ivy religious newspaper and upon the
door is still seen, under his name, the
extremely Inappropriate words, "Zion's
Advocate
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

TURNING PAIL AND KICKING THE Buck
Er.--I Ia the last illness of George Cole.
man, the doctor being late in an appoint
ment, apologizea 10 bis patient, saying
that he had called in to see man who
had fallen down a we'll. "pid he kick the
bucket, doctor p groaned out poor George.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

Rs7s" We have generally observed that
man bitten BY dog, no matter whether
the animal is mad or not. is apt 10 &c,
mad himself
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

DH" A farmer made his last will aud
testament in words few but significant -
have nothing, l owe nothing. aud
give tho rest to the poor"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

- That's the rock on which we split
said Charley to his wife, when abe asked
him to rock the cradle.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
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khOveling Mp Tracks.

Colonel Dick Nash demanded cross
grained old Alabama planters daughter
Squire, my business day is to ask
you for yonr daughters hand"
1t is. is it? What, you marry IN,
gal? Look here, young man, leave my
premises instanter. and If ever YOU Sc,
foot here again In make my niggers skin
you. Mary my daughter! You"
Nash had lett he saw that the old gen
tleman was argry. After getting off to 8
safe place, he thought he would turn ant
take last friendly look at the home o
his lost idol, when he espied the old mar
busy shoveing up his tracks from th,
yard, and throwing them over the fence.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

DIVISION OF LABeR. exchange pa
per illustrates the advantages of "divi
sion of labor by the following anccdote
A certain preacher was holding forth to
a somewhat wearied congregation, when
he lifted up his eyes to the gallery, aud
beheld youngster pclting the people be-
low with ehestnuts. Dominic was about
to administer er cathed1u sharp and
stringent rcpri"ant for6i a'grau' act of
impiety and disrespect, but the yeulh an
ticipating him, bawled out at the top OF
his voice, and 10 the anazement Of the
whole congregation,
"You mind your pres, hing daddy, and
I'll keep en-, awake
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

TO CURE pAlNaN the BRRAsr-The
following prescription, which we find in
an exchange, Is Invaluable, especially to
young men and Oh bachelors:
procure 4 well,made calico or delaine
dress, with. 80 Equally we'll constructed
woman inside Of it, and press closely to
the part affected. Repeat the application
till the pain ceases. This is sad to be a
kill or cure remedy"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

MRS. PARTINGToN-"Does Isaac mani
fest any taste for poetry Mrs. Partington p
asked the school masters wife, while con
versng on the merits of the youthful Par.
ting'on. The old lady sat by the fire
basting chicken which her friend from,
the country had sent her.
"Oh, yes, he's very fond of poultry, and
1t always seems as if he cant get enough
of it."
II mean, does he show any of the divine
aflatus p
"As for divine tlatness-I dont't know
about it. He's had all the complaints OF
children, ahd when Ne was babe he fell
and broke the cartridge of his nose, but
Hardly think he's had this you speak Of"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25
~sHallo. Ben I

~sHallo. Benz
Halo back again what ye want2'
'How's your folks this morning?'
I'm pretty well--moiher's smart as
psual-Jim and Toms kickin'-and faith
er died last night
Your father dicdp
Yes-he kicked the bucket about u
-oSlock, an I've got his watchl'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-08-25

. - The following advertisement ap
pears in Boston paper:
soA15t b. Lst.-Two handsome suits, front
rocsse, With board fos gentlemen and their
wive,, orl sinsls g.a.lsmen siM al III
mod.in iDsP,eeeMeHfs."
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-05-06
4 SURGICAL MONsqROSlTF.

The PHILADELPHIA correspondent Of tue New
York Tribune, under date Of April %, has the
following;
"a child seven months old, was recently
brought to the Jefferson College Hospital from
the western part of the State, having appouded
to its left cheek i large mass of flesh, some
what resembling umor. This mass grew more
rapidly than the child itself At birth it was
no larger than an apple, but when brought here
last month it was nearly foot long. Its sur
face was neither smooth nor regular, but was
divided into several globular masses, while pull
saticn was distinctly perceptible, regular and
interrupted from forty to hundred beats per
minute. 1t was traversed BY large artery,
showing that il was largely supplied with blood.
Tie tumor was connected TO the chld's cheek
by peculiar eaul- like membrane, pierced With
hcles, and its presence was source of constant
irritation to the child, though supported by the
mothers hand. How to remove this huge tu-
NOR Without destroying the life of the child was
the great surgical problem. TIE parents warn
cd of the danger, we're yet extremely anxious
TO have the frightiul parasites taken off. DIR.
Pancoast, under whose charge the patient had
been placed, decided that the use of the knife
mined to divide the caul-lke membrane BY using
French surgical instrument, the efraSeur,
which, by forcing down the skin, and bruising
tha vessels thoroughly before the chain OF ;he
instrument cuts through the mass, effectuaily
prevents all serious bleeding. Tie operation
was performed in presence of an immense as
semblaee of medical men students and eth
ers.
ssThe child was placed under the influence
Of ether, when all pulsaton in the parasite was
observed to cease The instrument being APP
piled, the chain was rapidly worked uutii the
parts were we'll compressed, and afterwards very
slowly. ln fifteen minutes the tumoI came away
with tho instrument, the chain having worked
through the connecting membrane, while scarce
ly drop of blood followed the removal, and
but one small vessel required ligature. Tue
surface left on the cheek was about two inches
square, and the tumor weighed two and half
pounds. The whole operation was entirely sue
cessful, and the child lives, aud has fully re-
covered. But the extraordinary part remains
TO be told. The tumor thus taken off was found
to contain i living chile, imperfectly developed
il is true, but still living child. Fingers
were seen and portion of rudimentary arm.
Tue intestines were we'll developed, and no
doubt was entertained of It's being male child
A body, presumed to be the heart, contained,
imperfectly formed, auricles and ventricles.-
The meseateric arteries and veins were OF large
size The dissecting knife came repeatedly IN
contact with the osseous matter OF rudlmen-
tary skeleton. Fat was found in large quantl-
ties everywhere. 1t was, in fact, repetition
of the Siamese Twins, ouly less perfectly ed
veloped. These results were received With pro-
found astonishment by the crowded audience
who witnessed the operation. The case is said
to be unique in the annals OF human nsaitorma-
ton.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1859-05-06
A woRD no APPRENTICES.

Apprenticeship is the most important stage
Of life through which a mechanic is caiied 10
pass it is emphatical.y the spring season of
his days-the time when he is sowing the seed, !,
the fruits of WHICH he is 10 reap ia after years.
Ii he spare no labor Ia Its proper culture. be
Is sure of obfainin. abundant harvest nut
If, in The culture of the mental soil he follows
The exsmpie of luany ii tiliug the earth, and
c4relessly and negligeuty does his work, ike
theui, hs will fad tee seeding time past, and
his ground only bringing forth weeds aud bril-
ars. Let the 3opng apprentice bear iu mind,
when he commences learning any business,
THAT all hopes Of success in future are doomed
10 fade away like the morning mist, unless he
improve tbs golden Let hitr bear in
,uind that be can become master OF tia business
oAly 'hrough the closest application aud tho
most Perseeofiug industry aud that unless lie
does master 1t, may bid farewell 70 all the
visions of future prospects aud success. Tue
apprenticeship is the foundation of the great
mechanical ediice; aud surely if the foupda-
tiou Gf q structure be NOT firm, the strucru6e
itself crun!bles aud falls to The earth. Tbeu,
young friends, rerseyere; be studious and at
tcutve; study well all the branches Of your
business, both practical aud theoretical--and
when the tine shall come for you TO take an
active part 10 life, yeu will not fail to be of
use not only In your own particular business,
pnt IN society.