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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
The Court HoAse Again.

Since our last issue no very important
developments have been made with regard
to the purchase of the Cassidy building for
Court House. All kinds of rumors are
still aaoat as to the iniquity Of the whole
proceeding and the eminent danger ofthe
County's interests. Public feeling re-
mains at burning heat, and with the ex-
ception of three or four individuals who
shave staked their all on single throw"
and whole alphabet Of retained attorneys
none are found to sympathize with or
countenance the project.
1t is a movement which the welfare and
the credit of the County utterly forbid
Had the public sentiment been at all re-
garded the scheme could not have ASSUME
ed the Importance Of q private conversa-
ton. We don't need new Court House
at present any more than we need thea
tire, and the idea of giving an enormous
price for an ordinary building and having
the whole transaction plotted and consum.
mated as near as may be in secret sug-
gest to candid minds that the one thing
ueedtul just now is an intelligent, honest,
searching grand jury.
Friday and Saturday Of last week were
occupied with preliminary examination
before justice ALLISON, whose decision is
not yet made known. The investigation
throughout was exciting and largely atten.
ded. 1t was struggle of the people
against one man power. Saturday even
ing was consumed by the argument Of
Counsel. Gen. TRIP opened the argu'
mens on the party Of the prosecution and
was followed by Messrs. HUDSON and
TREDwAY for the defendent. PATRIc RoBB
closed in behalf of the state.
The books and other property belonging
TO the Office of the County Judge, except
the seal which has thus far bafHed search
are now in the possession Of j. N. FIELD
County Clerk and ca .oticio County Judge
They will probably remain with him until
the August term Of Court, when the valid
ity Of Judge CAMPDELL's resignation vii
be decided on writ Of quo ma"ranto.-
The VIII ole matter will doubtless come be
fore the next grand jury for investigation
1.-THE apprehensions of the people are wei
founded, then it is due to the County tina
the whole matter should be exposed. Ifor
the other hand, the public has been unne
cessarily alarmed, then the reputation ant
honor Of those connected with the transac
ton require an investigation to exoner
ate them. In any event, let it take place
, and the public anxiety set at rest. Nheth
; er or not the contract has been completed
, and the bonds issued so as to bind the
County remains as much mystery as ev
er, and for aught we see will remain 5,
3 for some time to come.
Here drops the curtain upon the secont
act in the drama. The people must ala,
=, their easerness to "know things as they ar
t known" behind the scene and their anxiet
" to see
S "The cloud capped towers, the gorgeous palaces
:, that have been in contemplation. In du
g public mind rest satisfied with an expos
| tian of this mattar II is the natural firm
e OF our present abominable system and s
J long as that system remains unrepeale
: similar periodical sensations must not su
d prise US. 1t is useless to cry reform Vi
II til we repeal.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
Letter from the Gold Mines.
JEFFERSON Cry, N. T.,

JEFFERSON Cry, N. T.,
April 5, 1859
Mr.. EDlroR.--In compliance with the
wishes of my friends in Western Iowa,
now would beg leave through your columns
to state few matters in relation to the
gold regions Of the West Arappahoe Ter
ritory.
arrived at Cherry creek Nov. 9th,
1858. Here found 100 to 900 men in
the country. mostly engaged in town spec.
ulation in defunct place. This place is
Cherry creek, situated IL miles from the
mountains, on Platte river, with a small
portion of farming land, and small
amount of timber--al cotton wood.
The mining region commence at Cherry
creek. Here, at almost any point, person
can get some gold or what among miners
is called the color. In few places men
have made S. day, yet this is but an is.
olated case. As to the large strikes you
have heard of through the papers, it is a
mistake. Pay diggirgs are very scarce
outside Of mountains, and they have been
so filed with snow that most men have
been afraid to enter, From my own re-
search have foand, to my own satisfac-
ton, diggings for 10000 hands, that will
pay from IS to SIS per day to the hand F.;
and my opinion is, still higher. 1t is impos
sible to prospect to satisfaction yet, but |
would say in my opinion it will pay all the
working men that will come. have been
/. in the mountains all winter, and Mr.. Editor
you ought to see ME with 60 pounds on my
back-pick, shovel. and gun, climbing the
mountains. and at times in snow 10 or 2O
feet deep. San ole buck for a long chase
am rugged and hearty. | would say
have found in the mountains as good a
thing as could ask-gold.
jefferson City is town laid off in the
diggings, 80 miles from the base of the
mountains. A good wagon road is made
from Auraria via Arrapahoe to Jefferson
City also from Boulder City, on the direct
route from the States to the Green Horn
diggings or Jefferson City. If my old
friends can get to Inc any time soon will
try and find them pay work or diggings.
Mills are much wanted, and in fact ey
cry thing is in great demand at present
Flour SIS per sack, bacon IS cent per ID
coffee soc sugar so, &c. Every thing il
proportion, except labor. 1t is low in con
sequence OF the winter-they could no
mine. More at some future time.
Yours with respect.
NJ. TOWNSLEY.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
From the Chicago Times.
The Late Jefferson Festival In Hos.
ton.

A few leading Republicans of Massa
chusetts, made festival to jefferson. last
week, in Boston. Mr.. Lincoln, of this
State, wrote letter; and so did Seward,
Of New ork. Carl Schurtz, of Wisconsin
the red republican incendiary, attended
and made speech. A pretty kettle of
fish to serve up al a festival to the immor
tai Democrat, Thomas jefferson II will
not be wondered at, if we tell our readers
that the Boston papers almost without
respect of party--are making great fan
over the strange affair. Among the best
newspaper PARTICLES we have seen on the
subject, is one from the Boston Courier
OF which the following is an extract. II
appeared on the morning of the day Of the
festival, and was especially directed to
those then abou, to participate in its in.
telectual and gastronomic exercises. We
don't marvel that they WINGED under such
strokes rs these:
Mr.. Jefferson was of the opinion that
slavery agitation by persons living. in the
free States, was nnwise as being opposed
to the spirit Of the Constitution, and like.
y to postpone or defeat emancipation. :
Randall's Life, vol. g. p, 667.
The liepubliea..Sssrty declares tina, the
Constitution cuntera upon Congrc3s soy.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

The report has reached this place tina,
the Illinois Centrl and Dubuque aid
Sioux City RaiIrods have consolidated
and that work onhe latte road will short.
ly be commence in good earnest. and
prosecuted With vigor until completed -
This isiglorioWnews if true, but for fear it
is not, we wifsay no more about it until
we receive wre direct authority.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

All this feeble le9slation-this false
doctrine is to be tried in the coming can
vas. If the Democracy, organized and
harmonious, prosecute with zeal and vigi-
lance the various issues before the high
tribunal Of the people, they will be sus-
tanned and triumphant. Public sentiment
will not err long at time. If oscillate
violently while the storm Of passion pre-
walls, yet reason, candor. reflection will
return, and then it becomes obedient to
first principles, and stops at the true poll
cy Of good government under the consHitu.
ton. Much--all depends upon the action
Of the assembled Democracy at t.,s Capital
in June. Those who represent us there
should be alive to the duties and respon-
sibilites of that convention.
This Senatorial and Representative dis
tricts are reliably Democratic, and can be
lost only by inertness and mismanagement'
! There are local divisions and heartburn.
ings to embarrass Us; but does not the
public good have stronger claims upon our
| franchise and zeal than factious jealousies?
| But it is unwise to rely on majorities. Let
every Democrat put forth his individual
efforts in the cause as if he held defeat OF
success under his own control, and tri
umph will be certain.
There is much to be done, and now is
the favorable time for beginning. We
hope, therefore, to see full delegation al
our County Convention, and determined
purpose to do good and effective service il
the struggle before US.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
The st. Nicholas Explosion.

While the above steamer, bound for
New Orleans, was about IS miles below
Memphis on the lower Mississippi, on the
night Of the ? It'll Of April, her boilers ex-
poded in quick succession, throwing many
into the air, and making a complete wreck
Of the fore part Of the boat. The remain
der Immediately took fire, causing the
greatest CONSERVATION among the passen-
gers. BY the first explosion the Captain
waa caught under falling timbers, so that
no one seems to have cared for the safety
of the passengers, or endeayored to make
use Of the means at hand for rescuing
them from the flames or watery grave.
The deck hands seem to have appropriated
to themselves both the yawl and life boat,
leaving helpless women and children to
the mercy Of The flames and waves. The
scene which ensued was most appalling.
Most of those who were not fatally injured
by the explosion, chung to the wheels of
tie boat until the hog chains gave way,
and wheels and sufferers sank into the
water. Others chung to floating. burning
fragments Of the wreck, until rescued or
! exhausted. Cattle ard hogs were swim
ming il every direction. The loss Of life
was great, aud the list OF Injured very
large.
As 10 the causes of this catastrophe
nothing satisfactory is known. The fact
that little danger is apprehended of an &C
cideat Of this character when the boat il
under motion and going down the river
engineers, or some great defects in tn,
machinery.
1t is not until disasters like tie aboY,
steal a victim from our circle that we full,
realize the widespread sorrow and suffer
ing that 1t creates. Great excitement, ant
anxiety and sorrow were created in GU
city by the painful intelligence that on
worthy and esteemed fellow citizen, O. II
REYNOLDS, Esq, is among the badly if no
fatally injured. He left US few week
since, feeling happy and joyous in tn
hope of a pleasant visit to some friends il
Mississippi.
| His high toned character, ability all,
usefulness have secured to him the esteem
Of all our citizens. and when the repor
OF has misfortune was received, every hear
felt afflicted and grieyed. From a lette
received BY his partner, Mr.. RoBs, W
learn that "Mr. REYNOLDS was thrown in
10 the air by the explosion, and fallin,
among the rubbish, succeeded in extriea
ling himself by catching hold Of a red-ho
bar Of iron, thereby burning his hand
terribly lie was also scalded and burne,
on other portions of his body. Although
at first his condition was considered hope
less, yet later intelligence gives US reaso
to hope for his recovery. To this hope hi
numerous friends will fondly cling. II
has the heartfelt synpa,hies of our citi
zens in this bis calamity, and their ear
nest wishes for his speedy restoration t
health and usefulness.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
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Home Again.

We are pleased to weIeoms'ack to
Sioux City our esteemed friend,r. Cook,
cx. Judge Of Woodbury. Cou,. While
in Office the DR.. received sonSard raps
from those who are now lisg IN glass
houses, and he can DO pardop for laugh.
ing at their calamity" % opposed
Judge Cook when be redi to declare
JomS l.. CAMPBELL his SCISSOR and va.
cate the office, but we : now satisfied
that Woodbury. County I'D this day be
infinitely better off il h,A,ter gentleman
had been defeated in contest for the
oihee.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

Judge lrBBARD returned to Sioux City
a few da! ago. He is much improved in
health, hich we hope will be entirely re.
stored " the invigorating properties of
our eSllent climate.
llo. NJ. +. MOORE, GEo. W. CHAMBER.
LAIsnd WM. l.. JOY, Esqrs., also return
ed Sioux City during the last week af-
tern absence of several months. These
gstlemen are among our most enterpris-
K and useful citizens, and we are glad
see them in our city again.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

I aeA- Several weeks ago the City Coun.
ell passed an ordinance requiring proper.
ty-holders on Pearl and Douglas streets to
build side walks and we are pleased to
notice that the work has commenced. DR..
lEoMAss and GEORGE WEARE have led
oil by constructing a very neat and substan.
tlal plank.walk in front Of their offices, and
we hope to see others following their ex,
ample without delay. The design is to
have continuous plank. walks ontbese streets
and the ordnance should be rigidly enior
ced. We want no patch work.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

The Omaha arrived at our Lcvee from
St. Louis Oh Wednesday evening Of last
week, discharged a large amount Of freight
aud started on her downward "trip early on
Thursday morning. The Omaha is deser-
vedly the most popular boat on the Miss
ouri river. Especially are our citizens in.
debted to her sentlamanly officers for ma
ny acts Of accommodation, and our bust
ness men can not too highly regard their
performance .. all ctutracts. She is what
she processes to be, emphatcaiiy "a s..
Louis and Sioux City Packet" aid not
unfrequently has she made trips to our
city when, if she lad consulted her imme
date peeuniary interests rather than the
| accommodation Ct those who depended on
her, she would have stopped below. The
Omaha is a regular Sioux City Packet
has enlisted for the war; and can't be
run off" by auy combination, no matter
how determined and persistent She has
earned her popularity By proving herself
to be worthy in every particular, and orr
people will patroni&e her in preference to
| any other craft that floats.
The FLORENCE passed down on Sun
day morning last, having been eleven days
in making the trip to Fet Randall.
The Mink laden With Government
stores for Fort Randall,is on her way up,
and from all accounts il having serious
time. She has been rCorted sunk, but as
we have seen nothingto confirm the re-
port conclude that it not correct.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
Democratic County Convention.

The Democracy Of Woodbury. county will hereby
take notice that on Saturday, the 4fh ttn y
Of Jane. $50, az the Council Chamber in Sioux
City. at the boar If o'elock, r A., there will be a
convention Of the Democratic delegates from the sew
era tow nships If sid county, TO appoint two dele
gates 70 represent Woodbury. county in the State De
Inocsat" Conveutio and fer the transaction of such
other business iusy be brought before the conven
taH.
Each tegnsh'n will be entitled to ere dsleyatc and
one addti nal .dr asary - votes cast for The Hon
Samuel perga7 81 the iast State Election which will
give the several townships the following representa-
ton. n wit:
Sioux CITY township. votes
sersesut. Rtuf township.
smtEiand township.
CorrertonEille tow nship..
The Democracy oi the aboys named townships arr
requested 10 hold primary conventions for the pur
pose Of appnn ting delsEatsa to the Comfy Conveu
ton. Dole BY ordor 81 the County Democratic Com
nilt.e. r. sTIlTSNAN Chm
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
Now and Then.

About year ago, when certain Of our
citizens proposed to donate a quarter block
in Sioux City to the county, provided the
jail and court house were permanently 10,
Gated thereon, Judge CAMPBELL refused to
accept the donation under the conditions
upon the ground that as the people of the
county had not voted in favor of court
house he had no authority in the matter
With this decision the parties were salts
fed, taking the Judge at his word that ne
had no authority to build a court house
without the consent of the people.
A year, however makes great changes
A few weeks ago Judge CAMPBELL was
prevented (if he has BEEN by the most de
cisive action on the part of our citizens
from buying, for S25 900, a building for a
court house in the most clandestine and
repFehenslble manner The secresy with
which this purchase was sought to be
made is conclusive evidence that the par.
ties interested we're aware that the nc,
would meet with severe public condemna.
ton, aud to submit the proposition to 9
vote Of the people would be to consign il
to certain aud overwhelming defeat.
One year AFRO judge CAMPBELL could
not even choose site for court hous,
without authority from the people-nou
he can buy building worth three or fou,
thousand dollars for S25, 900 without leay
ing more than four or five persons, VIII,
are interested in the sale, know anything
about it Comment is unnecessary.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

FeA~ We call attention to the advertise.
ment Of Messrs, BEDAnp 4 RoEsen in this
paper. They have their saw mill IN full
operation, and their Touring mill will be
here in short time. and put in order for
custom work. The enterprise of these
gentlemen entities them to tho support OF
farmers, and we have no doubt they will
receive it.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

rrp" Ezra MrtlArp, Esq, and family
debarted on the Omaha. He intends be
coming citizen Of Omaha City.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

sU- We had a call on Monday las.
from DIR. GRAFT, the recently appointed
Receiver for the Dakota Land District
He is highly recommended ty his home
Democratic papers.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

bay 3. GHATz BRowS has Withdrawn
from the editorial charge Of The 1t. Louis
Democrat. lie was the head OF the re-
publican party in Missouri.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

nsag~ About the most ridiculous incident
connected with the ridiculous gathering OF
Black Republicans in Boston, to celebrate
,Jellerson's birthday, was the appearance
of old Josiah Quincy among the promi-
nent speakers. who when in Congress, Gf
" years ago, earned himself the unenyi-
able reputation Of being the man who
moved to impeeeh Thomas jefferson.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12

nA- The first party of gold hunters who
intend taking the Niobrarah route left this
City on Tuesday and Wednesday last. 1t
consisted of Messrs J. l.. LAspoN J. B.
ScuooLEy, 4. W. FISHER, J. l.. BRusa,
Jos. S. BATES and SAMUEL McCLELLANp.
Drs. Hunt and SAvlLLE, and Messrs.
c. p. SLApE, c. X. HOWARD, D. WILMER,
and others will start early next week, ia
king the same route.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-05-12
Crabbe says
at is impossible for me 10 tell
That which in nature is impossible;
Or out OF nature, or t. whom,

Vt I'I WEIaI TUTINlst II NHNkt IiItN tUWS
If the ghost Of Thomas jefferson does
not appear this evening terebuke these mis-
cheiyous agitators who under the sanction
of bis great name, are met together to hold
on that work of sectional agitation and
geographical division which he so abhor
red, We may be assured that nothing ever
can or will bring up ghost from the un.
known world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-04

NOR SAVANNAH AND FLORIDA.
The American Atlantic Screw Steamship Companys new
and elegant steamship MONTGOMERY, r. Croker, com.
mander will pier IL North river Saturday, April
O'Clock p Passage to savannah with unsurpass
commodaops SIS; through tickets TO New Orleans $50 49,
Mobile S35 Montgomery $26 Albany. Ga S2l Atlanta S3
Columbus S3 Macon, $2l Augusta So Also principal
places IN Florida Mt lowest rates.
Freight 10 cents per foot Insurance half per cent
AppIy to II. Is. CROMWELL. CO., sc West street.
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spRrma FASHIONS,

RyIFIOlAL rLOwEES
a farges wreaths.
Ball and bsidA wroatAs,
Head dresses and booqa01
f and genera OF every description Of srenoh
and Americsn goods
Jobbers and miineB invited 70 call and o1Ani,o 81
PRICES Artificial Flower AAnufaosoy.
Divsou utreet-
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uAMMER's STEAM BREWERY, FOURTH AVENUE.
III from 2sth 10th street. Harlem-Thc advertiser
having devoted the greatest part Of his life In the discoveries
Of certain valuable improvements In the art OF brewing aud
the particular on OF various machines appa
raus applied the process OF brewing which imp
ba exciusive property by letters patent
granted him by the OF the United and
being Of benehng the public we'll himself by
his experience and scientific improvements begs inform
liquor dealers and the public In general that he
steam brewery In Harlem, and that he
offer reasonable price, such superior article OF ale AZ
be purchased ewhere the United States Tho
superior quality OF hs ale, and number of
ceved from such brewers In Philadelphia other places
have been allowed by him TO apply and make use
patented Inventions and who have been benefited
structons In the art Of brewing the merits Of said nven
tsns. The advertiser will furnish wholesome pure ale,
suitable Tor and for all climates; with such nd
vahtapes he respectfully solcis The patronage Of all
throughout The country He also begs inform gror
dealers and the public ia general TINT he has Appointed VIM,
Covn sole ageut for the sale his ale for the United saas
that all orders sent 10 the brewery, to his depot 38
Washington street. viii be promptly executed by the agent
4. HAMM gR,
Teacher In the art of brewing.
TIE undersigned having been appointed sole agent for the
Uned States by A. Hammer, Esq for the sale OF bis cee
hyated ale would respectfully the attention OF The
public the advertisement h0pes for share OF
their patronage All order addressed The depos Of
~ Ale 3GS Washington street. the corner OF
North Moore street, will be promptly attended 10 by
VIM COLvrN
Sole agent for the sale Of Hammers ola In the UnitOd
e.aes and the Canhdaa
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:, ,Irywopr wAenNoroN AND THR wKsr.-run

DALrTMORE, WAsHrGToN AND THE WEsf-THR
acamers OF the YORK and BALTIMORE Steamship Lime
eva rins is North Tuosays Thursdays and surdays
ostInr the passage IN forty hours Freight 70 BALTIMORE
sr er foo 10 Rsahingo 10 cents per f0o. prnp5c.
fonste rates FOR through rates 70 he West covering aiur
s,ee reh one eighth per apply NJ The Baltimore ard
waehireton Railroad Oompsnys oGce 721 nroadwey Ar.
c,r 10 b. u. CE0NwEIA, 4 Co. 10 West xtyesL
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w NAD SALE JAIN fok TwEHfffDAYs LONGER.
The balance of this large and beautiful stock mourning
goods must be sold out within twenty days close the
The stock will offered and sold regardless of Ladies'
will have oppo uny to supply themselves with spring
and goods from 80 to rs cent less than the usual
price. Please call
Fonnets from 81 to 81
Plaid silks IS cents worth 81 50.
WEEDS MOURNING STORE
No. 579 Broadway.
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MADISON SQUARE GAS FIXTURE EST ABLIsHMENr
w No g7 Broadway.

DoUDRETTE OF THE CELEBRATED LODI MANUFAC-
I TUBING COMPANY.-This article has stood the test
years. and still holds it, place the
BEsI AND CHEAPEST MANURE FOR CORN. CIR Asa
AND CAMDEN VEGETABsEs Price 81 80 70 SO per bar
EEL according to qusntty. Apply to
GHlEFING, BROTHER 4 CO.,
Agricultural Warehouse
COrtAndt street Y.