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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
COnfisc alton Of Property Talked OF.

In the Pennsylvania Legislature yester
day, it was proposed tina, as Mr.. Mason
owned large amount of property in Penn
sy'vania, that committee he appoi ntei
to Investigate, and whereas. he has beer
guilty of treason no conveyance or trans
fer of the same shall be acknowledged OF
recorded in the State
A motion was made to extend the time
Of suspension Of specie payment by the
Banks, until the next meeting Of the Leg
isn'u,e in January.
Hon. John A. Dix has accepted the
Major G"n-raiship Of the New York fore
es rendered him by Gov. Morgan.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
FAyetvills Arsenal Surrendered

The Schooner Chas. Dennis, from vii.
mington, N. G., has on board 1t DcI.oveI
aud 80 men, late Of the Fayetvile Arsen
III. They report that on April Eth, be.
tween 10000 and l2,0Go North Carolina
militia demanded the surrender Of the
Arsenal. 1t was deemed prudent to com
ply as resistance was useless Lit. DE
iovel and men were allowed TO depar,
nnmoiss,ed. Maj. Anderson was left,
being too sick to be removed. The Arsen.
al contained 40, 600 stand of arms.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
CORRECTION.

The statement made by tho Omaha
Reg.aph and copied into last week
Fort Kearny nn6ecs thu. the troops from
avoid a difficulty at St. 1oseIh., Kensa. to
be incorrect. The troops remained upon
the boat, and reached their d.sn. a,;o,
fFor, IsavenworS) sihont moiestatis'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
Troops from Fort Randall.

The Omaha arrived yesterday morning
from Fort Randall, with throa companies
Of u. s. troops. Owing to the manage
men. of the liannih.ppll = .SS,e people of the
people OF the line Of the road, refuses to
transport them across Missouri, the Gov.
ern'nent has ordered them across Iowa,
sqee Des Moines and Davenport They
81, g., looking set Of men, and as they
shouldShn. the p.e.las of our country thew
their entire ruth cordial %. p,ion alono
.nced on thor noble Hfoss the State. God
49, Nh. "-Nonparcl,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11

gets off the following squib on the battle
Of Fl. Sumter. We are no. given to jok.
ing Oh serious matters bu. the following
will do to read:
NEW STYLE OF WAR
To Arms! Our country calls! Now is
The time to lay aside party tceling--to lag
aside the pillow, the pruning HOOK, the sew
ing machines, (both flesh and iron ones
and hasten to where duty calls We are
ready and willing to fight Never before
have we been ready-never before have
we felt Willingness to lay our body on
the tainted field, hut now we wish to go
Fort Sumter is taken from the government
Four days hard fighting, aud but one man
killed! and he poor fellow was hustled
into kingdom come By the premature
explosion of a grenade Ten thousand
troops on all sides and sixty soldiers in
the centre! How the balls rained but no
one hurt! That's the style of tighling-
Don't kill off the men Fort Snmter
looks like honey comb! Street place
that Nobody hurt. Two chimneys
knocked off a dutch grocery How the
rafting of the falling brick must have dis
turbed the 0. cupants, and how lucky the
house had not been a story higher, or rip!
the balls would have perforated the roof
government fort, costing a million,
stood the seige two days. Thirteen balls
struck the floating battry--no one hurt
Hurrah for war! It's much safer than
riding on Il railroad, and we have often
attended an Irish wedding where there was
fee times the blood shed'
Sccuce is big thing. Nothing like
knowing how to rint them are deadly wea
pons In cid times people were careless,
and the balls went whis,ling through a
man 3 ears-crashing through his brain
cutting through his Notwithstanding thro
his hearts b!ood-siashing in among his
brealcry -pec!inS W his sca'p--knocking
ou, his teeth, aud otherwise iujurng him,
No such carelessneSs now, and we are
ready for war. II that is the rule-that no
one shall be hurt-aIl the militia Of Wis.
consin are ready for n row! 5 ioukler
arms Prepare to march Bid aiieu to
wives ard sweethearts for T. few days, and
let US go! It's safer than election time,
and then the glory! Ah-,he g'ory-the
f,me--the honor-the renown! Ten thou.
sand men fight two days and three nights
and but one man--a reporter-kiIled
Where's Florence Nightingale She $
needed now Where's that New Jersey doc
tors "sands of life ?" Charleston is the
place Then, how careless in Anderson
to knock that chimney down The gov.
ernment will have that chimney to settle
frr-Sure fire. =-.
Come all ye ga'-li-ent so-di-crs,
There's bound to b. a war
Come all yc -a!-i-ont f"l-li-ers
That fighting tiun't ahh1r
The battle now il -a-gi-ng--
Leave take # each foai wife
Let hasten where there figll.. i-iag
md .,,s5u
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
w WeltgrapR.
REPORTED FOR THE DAILY TELEGRAPH.
From w Rshin gtOn.

Washington, May g.
An application has just been made by
some of the diplomatic corps at the State
Department. The following points are
asccrtained:
lst. Vessels in blockaded ports, when
the blockade took effect, will be allowed
a reasonable time to depart,
I'd. Vessels bringing emigrants, though
they had no notice of the blockade at the
time of their departure, will not be al
lowed to enter the hlockaded ports That
class Of persons come to the United States
chiefly to settle in the upper States Of the
Mississippi River, and it will! De better for
them to enter an open port than to ell
counter the dangers and casualties Incl.
dent to the instruction.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
Military Route.

The Secretary o. War, in order to &C.
commodatc the travelling public has de-
cided the Opening "f the military route
between Washington and Philadelphia via
Annapolis. There will be two daily
trans
The Government has declined accept
ing more than one regiment OF months
volunteers from Michigan.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
ootS VI "iy,
SAMUEL }. HARDWOOD.
Council BLUFFS, Iowa,
Nav 9Th 1871

To THE CITIZENS OF WESTERN Iowa.
In order TO more fully carry out tho de
sire Of the Governor Of this State to pro
tect orr frontier settlements, respectfully
request that an effort at once be made to
! organize at least one military company in
! each Of the western counties of this State,
which will hold itself in readiness for ser
vice at any moment there may be occasion
therefor.
Each company should be composed of
not less than 40 nor more than 80 good
loyal citizens
As soon as the requisite number have
volunteered for the purpose Of organizing
company, the members thereof will pro-
coed to elect their ohcers-to whom com.
missions will be issued
The rolls of the companies, with the
names of the officers elected should be
forwarded to Adju.an, G. NJ. Dodge. of
this city.
Arms will be provided by the Executive
of this State at the earliest moment posi-
BILE. for all the companies thus organized
A thorough military organization in our
western Counties. with plenty Of arms aud
can have against invasions from the sava
gss not far from our borders, or from
marauding parties. whose time for opera
ton is when our citizens are in defence
less condition, aud when our National
troubles direct the attention Of the FEEDER
al Government to other parts.
C. BALDWIN.
Since the above was in type we have
been handed the following letter from
Hon. c. Baldwin, commanding officer Of
the military forces of the Slope, The let
ter was enormously addressed to Colonel
MEANS as commander of the Sioux City
company. 1t should have been addressed
TO Gen. TRiPp, who has been chosen Cap
tain Of the Frontier Guards BY this let
ter it will be seen that the State will fur
nish arms to companies organized under
the Slate laws:
HEAD QUARTERS NIL. IVES Iowa,
Council Bluffs, May s, 81.
Col Neans--Dcar Sir:
l am informed that you have command
Of the Military Company in Woodbury.
county. AS your point is considered one
Of Importance on our Frontier ! am in
structsd to urge upon you the importance
Of an immediate and thorough orsaniza-
ton; aud that you will report your COM
mand Immediately to me that arms can be
forwarded you as soon as they reach this
place. The Governor bas placed the or
ganization Of the Western portion Of the
State under separate command, and one
or more Regiments will be immediately
formed and placed in condition for actual
service
The company should be thoroughly
drilled, and, if possible, adopt some cheap
and durable uniform ! shall endeavor
to have some arrangement made for quick
communication with yonr place, and wo'd
suggest that courriers from your commsnd
be provided, that in case of difficulty it
may be reported Immediately at head
quarters. The companies in Monona and
Harrison as soon as they report will be
instructed in this matter.
am very Respectfully,
G. NJ. DODGE,
Acting Adjutant.
Per Order, G. BALDWIN, Commanding
L. ST you are not in command,
please hand this to the proper officer
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11

The Pensacola Observer says that Lieut..
s,smmer has been superseded in the COM
,n.nd At Fort Pckens BY the appointment
~ Major Tower, who is already there in
discharge .. his duties.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11

ElocG'N: IN The ERIrlsn MAYA re.
turn has been made public OF persons
logged in the British Navy ia they Year
1859. The total nnmber of persons fpysed
95l and 1913 la>hes were inflicted The
highest number of lashcs given was City.
while six marks the lowest The Bruus
wick has tho unfortunate distinction of
supplying the highest returns, viz: ,l94
la>hes, which were supplied to thirty men.
The LliIey ranked next to the Brunswick,
twenty men having, oa board Of her,
received 95l lashes; and the Spy, q
wretched little brigantine, with only 10
men, actually shows tina, her commander
punished more than twenty-five per cent
of his crew. The oifenses of which the
British seamon are chiefly guilty are, it
appears drunkenness, insuborinatian. dis
obedience, theft and assertion In one
case, on board the Roscowen, we are told
that the punishment was inflicted for the
use Of improper language Oh duty; antin
the Hornet eighty four lashes were given
between two men for smuggling spirits
into the ship. In six instances, making
false charges brought the Gu prits to the
gangwny.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11

Gen. Scott has published card beg
eing correspondents to spare him saying
that he has no office in his gift, no power
to accept volunteer corps, or individuals.
aud has no tine to answer letters.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
Gcnl Iiarney's Letter.

Gen llarnev, in letter to Colonel
o'FalIcn, OF 81. Louis. says he will CONT.
which has bestowed honors on him so
long hnd will continue faithful and Low
al soldier. He says that secession leads
to anarchy, and implores Missouri not to
ruiz herself and become an instrument TO
the mad dsunionists.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
From New Jersey.

Gov. Olden of New Jersey, h,e accept.
cd tho Brigade Of Hudson county. and
Cen. Wright offers his services to the
Government for an indefinite period.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS.

We fad the annexed correspondence in
cur Council Bluffs exchanges. The ne
cessity for the organization of military
companies for home protection, and, if
necessary, for the aid Of the General Gov.
eminent in maintaining the power and
integrity Of the nation, is obvious. I, will
be seen by Gov. klRKwooDs letter that
there are no arms in possession of the
State for distribution to military compan-
les. This will necessitate all WY formed
organizations to furnish their own arms
In each of the border counties in this
State ia which companies have been or.
ganized, we presume they will be called
into the service Of the State as Home
Guards, and receive pay SO long rs they
are continued in service. Thus the ex.
pense Of equipment will be to some extent
lesseued, and the effectiveness Of the or.
ganization enhanced. We hope to see the
companies recently organized in this aud
adjoining counties now proceed without
delay to put themselves upon war foot,
ing and hold themselves in readiness to
respond to the call of the State should their
services be required. The following is the
correspondence:
EXECuTlvE OFFICE, Iowa,
April %, 1861.
Hon. CALEB BALDWIN:
Council Bluffs, Iowa
DEAR SIR: am informed that some
uneasiness exists on the frontier, lest the
border counties suffer from attack by In
dams or lawless men of other States
There are not at present any arms to send
you, but the people should organize as
minute men, and arm themselves as soon
and as well as they can with private arms
| authorize you to make any such arrange.
ments as you may think the safety of the
border requires, in the way of organizing
companies, and perfecting system Of
communication with each other, in case
of need. You are also authorized to call
any of these companies into service, if In
your judy the public safety requires
it, and continue them in service AS long
as there may he any necessity therefor.
leave the whole matter to your discre.
ton, confident that you WILL in all aspects,
act with due regard to the safety of the
frontier and the public interest.
send you herewith blank commissions
for military companies in the western
counties of iowa. Please fill them up and
deliver them to the officers elected by the
companies, under your directions.
Yours truly,
SAMUEL j. HARDWOOD.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
Mayor Of shiuYt on.

The MAYOR Of Washington has issued a
proclamation, requiring all drinking sa-
looms to he closed at half past 9 p. NJ
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
dry Moving on Baltimore

~, - hundred Cavalry we'll mounted
,.e Carlisle barracks for New ,. ork lne'
. w. they will 60 through Baltimore
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
Alarm at AleIaud .in.
Gen. SCOTS Card.

Mach alarm exists At Alexandria. owino
to the proposed military occupation.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11
BRICK pOMEROY,S LAST.

Pomeroy of the La Crosse Democrat
gets off the following squib on the battle
Of TT. Sumter. We are not given to jok-
ing Oh serious matters bu. the following
will do to read:
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-05-11

GEORGE wE,RE. JOHN p. ALL az
BANKING AND AGENCY OFFICE
WEARE & ALLISON,
Or. 9Th and Douglas Sts,
SIOUX CITY, .. .... IOWA.
COLLECTIONS made and RENTED at current
~ rates Of exchange; Bills of Exchange, Incur,
rent Money and Coin bought nd sold: Der re-
ceived and Money invested; Drafts for Sale on any
Country in Europe
Reliable Insurance effected against Loss or Dam
age by Fire.
Particular attention given to the Payment of
Taxes in any County in Iowa
Real Estate bought and sold; Land Warrants To-
Gated.
We refer to the following parties with whom we
have done business
Park Bank, n Y
DlI. Arnold, Esq, pres't Mercantile Bank, N.Y.
Messrs. knauth Nachod & Kunre Bankers. n Y.
:. Chss Camb'os Il Co, Banker. PHILADELPHIA
=" W. II. Barks dale 4 Co, B'nks, st Louls No
Messrs. Clark Bros. & Co. Bankers, St Louis Me-
Geo Il. Harding. Esq, President Of Union B.ns,
St. Louis, Mo. ,
ZIG. Adams, Esq, Banker, Chicago, III. -
e. Partridge, Esq, - Seneca Falls, Ny.
g. w. Norton, ESQ. President Southern Bank, Of
Kentucky, Russelivlle. Ky.
I.G. lash. Esq, Salem, NC.
~ Duniont Esq, lnainnapolis InGiara.
Hon. VIM Montgomery NC, Washington, Pa.
7. u. Walker, Esq. Salem.N. Y.
Messrs. tasl"y Wilingham. Halifax G. H., Va.
Markell, barrow Co, Bankers Dubuque, 10.
Mackiot Corhin. 60 Davenport, 10.
Sioux City. Sept. 9Th, 1850.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-03
Meetina at ron Mia


largo portion Of tho citizens of Ten Mile
Stand and vicinity, met pursuant to appointment,
on Saturday, tho 9Th inst, to give expression to
their sentiments on the periioas condition Of af.
fairs
On motion Of s. 3. McCallop, A. F. Boecrss
was called to the Chair and S. J. BRYAy was 70.
questcd to act as Secretary. The Chairman then
explained the object of the meeting in a few plain
but pertinent remarks.
On motion of N. G. Kedmsn, Inc Chair appo.rt-
cd tho relieving Committee, va j. C. Shnir, G.
r. Griffith, DR.. NJ. C. Clark, @. p. Sharp. Lea
Niel, W. p. Proflilt and S. ]. Bryan, who report.
cd the following preamble and resolutions which
were adopted:
WHEREAS, A crisis Is upon the country of para.
mount Importance, affecting the interest rights
and liberties of every citizen; ind, whereas, a
revelation is upon us, of a character aud magn-
tuie hitherto unknown, demanding not only an
expression but prompt action from every patriot.
Therefore,
Resoised, That with sorrow we have seen the
rapid succession Of evils that have befalen our
country, until our once proud Republic is shaken
to its centre, and its Constitution, the pillar and
palladium of our liberties, is trampled under foot
with IMMUNITY, untilour Union under 1t is disscv-
cred. though with pain we say IL; there is no
Unien 10 love bat that that was.
Resoleea, That with indignation we have seen
tho vacating course and iniquitous eocreive pol
icy of Abe lincoln. President inaugurnte of these
| once United States but corrupt Executive of sec
tcnali'm, whose course has inauguratcd n civil
war Of which no ego Of faith nor spirit Of proph-
| ecy eau sen m end.
Rcsoieyd, That in this emergency rc hail with
pride the patriotic and gallant answer Of His Ex-
eellency Ishnm q. Harris, the Executive Of Ten
nessee, in reply to the base and ,yrannical call of
Abe Lincoln for Tennessee sons to engage In fra
ternal buchery, and that we will, to the extent Of
our abilities, sustain our Executive In this answer.
Reso'red, That VIC are in favor of Immediate
Withdrawal from the Northern faction # the old
Confedcracy and Standing in arms with our
Southern brethren, under tho banner of Tennes-
see, and follow its fortunes and share its fate,
whether in victory or in defeat resisting coercion
to the bitter end. until peace is restored.
fesotrc9, That we are opposed to joining the
Southern Confcdcracy further than a union Of
| arms for defence or tho accomplishment of our
cherished object, peace. The crisis is upon us,
and will fight out Of It, and then consult as to
our future civil relations.
Rcso'red, That as danger threatens US, of many
charactrrs,it becomes every community to he in
| readiness to defend themselves and families their
| property, and each other. from any nsurrection
| or danger that may arise ut home. and for this
| purpose we organise Home Guard. IN
| On motion Of Morgan Bryan, copy Of these
proceedings were ordered to be sent to tho Athens
Post and Cleveland Banner for publication.
| A. F. BoGGESS, Chairman.
g T Dpy.v Coo'y
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Home Vigilance Company,

The people Of the neishborhood of County
Line Academy, sweetwater Valley, Tennessee. ir-
respective of party met on the 26th April, 1861.
G. b. RICHARDSON was called to the Chair, and
W. @. KELLEY requested to act as Secretary.
Speeches were made by Col. II. I. -Yearwood
and Prof j. p Chumea. After which nm obiga-
ton was presented and almost unanimously sign
cd. pledging their fortunes and lives to be loyal
70 the command of their officers and coun,ry's
call. The Company was organized by clecting
II. d. Ycarwood, Captain; j. P. Chumca, LIST
Lieutenant; French Pickel, I'd Lieutenant: p. NJ.
She'll Sd Lieutenant; and W. G. Kelley, Ist Ser
geant. And agreed to drill at least once week.
On motion, the Secretary was ordered to furnish
the editor of the Athens Post n copy of tho pro
cccdnss of this meeting for publication.
G. D. RICHARDSON, Chn'n
w. G.. KELLY, Secy
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Virginia Ordinance of Secession.

an Ordinance 10 repeal The ratification Of The
Constitution Of the United States Of America,
by The SAFE Of Tlrginfd, and 10 resume all tbs
Rights and fse~s s~antta aaaer said Con-
sGfution fH
The people cf Virginia In their rati6ca-
ton of the Constitution of the United
States of America. adopted by them in
Convention, on the twenty-fifth day of
juno, in the year Of our Lord one thou.
sand seven hundred and eighty eight.
having declared that the powers = anted
under the said Constitution were derived
from the people OF the United States, and
might be resumed whatsoever the same
should be perverted to their injury an |
oppression, and tho Federal Government
having perverted said powers, not only to
the injury of tho people of Virginia, but
to the oppression of the Southern slave
holding States. .
Now, therefore, we. the people Of Vr-
ginia, do declare and ordain, that the Or
dinancc adopted by the people of this
State Convention. on the twenty-Iith day
of June, in the year OF our Lord, one
thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
whereby the Constitution of the United
States of America was ratified; and all
acts of the General Assembly of this
State, ratifying or adopting amendments
to said Constitution, are hereby repealed
and abrogated; that the Union between
the State of Virginia and the other States
under the Constitution aforesaid, is here.
by dissolved, and that the State of Vir-
ginia is in the full possession and exercise
of all the rights of sovereignty which be-
long and appertain to free and indie
pendent State. Aud they do further de.
clare that said Constitution Of the United
States of America is no longer binding
on any Of the citizens of this State.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be
an act of this day, when ratified by u ma
jority Of the voters OF the people of this
State, cast at poll TO be taken thereon,
on the fourth Thursday in May next, in
pursuance of a schedule hereafter to be
enacted. s.. ......-.
Done in Convention IN, the city Of Rich
mond. on the seventeenth day of April,
IN the year of our Lord. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty one. and in the
eighty fifth year of the Commonwealth of
Virginia. ..,......-. ...r. ... ....a..
. A true copy. JNo. l.. EUDANK.
Secretary of Convention,
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MARYLAND Legislature.

Frederick, April 27.-The Governor trans.
mitted his Message to the Legislature to,
day His Excellency briefly details the
startling events which induced him to as
semble the Legislature. He said he In.
bored earnestly to induce the President
to forego his purpose of passing troops
through Mary land, but the reply was that
military necessity rendered it unavoid-
able. ....
He says he refused Gen. Butler his con-
sent to land his forces. He protested
against his taking possession of the An
napolis Railroad, and in this connection
says:
Notwithstanding that our most learned
and intelligent citizens admit the right of
the Governments to transport its troops
over the railroad, it is evident that a por-
ton of the people of Maryland are oppos-
ed to the exercise of the right.
His own convictions are that the only
safety of Maryland lies in preserving n
neutral position between our brethren OF
the North and of the South. Maryland
has violated no right of either section {;
and we have done all that we can to avert
the impending war,
He had hoped that Maryland might
have acted as II mediator. lie cannot
counsel Maryland to take side against the
General Government until it shall com
nit outrages upon us which would justify
us in resistance of its authority.
Our geographical position alone forces
us to this. This has been, he says, all the
while the groundwork of his policy. lie
is convinced that his policy has been main,
tanned by Il large majority of the people.
He appeals to the Legislature not to be
swnyed by passion, but to act with pru-
dence and Christianike temper
All the Governors correspondence with
the Administration and government Off
GERS accompanies the message.
Ten thousand copies were ordered to be
printed.