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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
From { hRrIV,SJn,
Charleston, Jan.

Charles ton. Jan. IL
Mr.. Gourdin member vi The South
Carolina Convention, went to Fort Stump
ter this morning, and held a private parIey,
with Major Anderson.
All kinds of rumors prevail as 10 the
cause OF sending q lag OF trace by South
Carolina last night, Some say that disaf.
fiction exists among Mr. Anderson men,
and Others that n surrender OF the fort is
| contemplated ard that it will he eyaeu>
! ated. 1t is believed that negotiations at
ashngton are going on for the ppacea-
bic surrender of the fort and further cessa-
| ton Of the warIike attitude good author
ity credits this opinion.
LATER. steamboat Excel has come
into port, with the news that the soop OF
war Brooklyn is off the bar. This il Ger
tain.
Col. IIaFne, on the part Of South Caro-
lima and Lieut.. Hall on tho part of Major
Anderson, have lett for Washing,on with
proposals and 10 obtain turh instructions
Charleston. Jan 10
Dispatches s:a;ius that the United States
sloop Of war brooklyn is coming here
with an armed force, created intense ex-
element Great preparations are being
made in the harbor to receive her.
< A large schooner called the Marion. OF
the Charleston and New York line, has
been purchased by South Carolina, and
ordered to De raised for n man of war
Her upper cabin is TO be taken of, and
she is TO be supplied with a complete arm
ament.
The buoys in the harbor have been re
moved.
The Brooklyn will be fred into. Fort
Sumpter will then open on the South Car.
DINA Notifications, and the fight will be
come general. The people are preparing
for it and for the worst The Brooklyn
canno: come in without great fight. Ma
jor Anderson will protect her. He only
pledged himself not to prevent commun
cation between tho South Carolina forts
until Lieut.. Talbot came back.
A steam ting called the Aid left the
wharf tonight, for the purpose of recon
noitering. She is mounted with one gun,
and is under command Of Lieut. Hamil-
ton, formerly of the federal army.
There is much talk OF sending to Sa
vanah for tug boats, to take the place OF
gun boats.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
no SHALL WE BELIEVER,

The exciting events of the last few
months are having their effect upon our
people. Instead of the coolness and deli
beration which should characterize US
amid changes like the present and prepare
us to meet them, we fad that excitement
and madness rule the hour No one stops
to reflect upon what has transpired or
what should be done but anxiously await
the news The news comes and is made
up OF rumOrs, sensation items-doubts
aud fears and conjectures too often the
mere irnaginatiens of a crazed brain. Eve.
ry report nova, days needs confirmation,
and yet it has its effect in exciting the
public mind and increasing the public
anxiety. The consequence is we are gov.
erned by impulse rather than reason. We
are ready to hear and believe almost any.
thing no matter how unreasonable. From
Washington the most shameful falsehoods
are teiegrapbed over the country, and pub
lie sentiment and resolution are manuflc-
tured accordingly. Letter writer's coneoct
sensation stories 70 give III mselves noto.
riety and make their correspondence in
teresting And these nre the sources of
pablic intelligence. Who can wonder at
the alarming condition Of the country?
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
DISTRICT FAIR,

In the last number Of the Bug1s we find
considerable attention devoted to the pro
Ject OF organizing Western Iowa Az
rlculturai Society," for the benefit Of the
Slope. 1t is proposed to raise $500 BY
obtaining five hundred members, who shall
pay one dollar each. This sum could he
sufficiently increased by admittance fees,
to form respectable sum TO be distributed
in premiums the first year. Col. BApsIrr
generously offers, free Of charge. his
grounds at Council Bluffs, which are ad.
m!rably fitted up and adapted to the pur'
pose of fair ground. In this way the
expenses of the society would be greatly
lessensd. We are decidedly in favor Of
the enterprise, if The people Of the entire
Slope will take hold of the matter in earn
est. Unless they do We should have but
little hope Of success. 1t is impossible
for US to derive any benefit from the State
Fair, while the facilities are SO poor for
reaching the eastern part Of the State
with stock, and articles for exhibition.
The same difficulty would be experienced,
though in less degree, by many counties
if we should have IA District Fair. Still, if
the Slope generally will aid the enterprise,
let US try it.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

Na~h,ille, Jan Il
The llons" unanimously passed a bill
ealing y Convention FIR he lH.h Februa
~. and if The Convention resolved TO with
raw from the | MON, then the action Il
- be submitted 10 the people for ratitioa
ton or rejection.
The sam" hiii passed second reading
III he Sen"''. aud will undoubtedly pass
i third reading on Monday.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

The New York papers of Saturday eve
ming, containing Senator Stewards speech.
were eagerly sought for among CONSERVE
tive men OF all parties. 1t is highly sp-
plauded. and very generally commended
a few Aboiitioulsts declare the Senator
has cowed before his enemies; but the
number Of such is comparatively small
His speech will undoubtedly hasten the
passage of the Robinson Resolutions.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
From Virginia.
Richmond. Jan /.

j Richmond, Jan. II.
The banquet TO Gov. Floyd took place
last night. Gov. Floyd made speech
and related the conversation he had with
the Presidents showing breach of faith
on the part of the President-leading to
bis (floyd's) resignation
Gov. Floyd counseled resistance TO Fed
eral coercion.
Secession speeches were then made BY
Lieut.. Gov. Montaige, Attorney General
Tucker, j. A. Leddon and others.
The temporary policy of he Legislature
Is severely commented upon.
Great enthusiasm prevails
LATER.-The House has passed the
Convention bill with the amendment to
refer the action Of Convention relative to
secessionsback to the people. No action
has yet been taken on the bill by the
Senate.
There is increased excitement at the
capitol to-day.
Augusta, Ga, Jan. 10.
The Charleston Courier, OF to-day, says
at about g. o'clock yesterday morning, the
otcaLicT ven CuDCn discovered the steam
er Star of the West, and sgnalized the
TACT of her approach to the occupants of
the battery at Morris Island as soon as the
signals were given by those on guard there
Morris Island was asir by men at their
posts, before the order could he given
there to prepare for action. They re-
manned in anxious suspense, but ready for
what they believed sure to come-a voley
from Fort Sampler. The Star Of the
West rounded the point, took the ship
channel inside the bar, and proceeded
straight forward until opposite Morris Is
land, about three fourths of mile from
the batteries. A ball was then fired
athwart bows. The Star of the West dis
played the stars and stripes. AS soon as
the flag was un!urled the forttca,ions
fred succession of heavy shots. The
vessel continued On her way with increased
speed, but two shots taking effect upon
her-she concluded to retire. For, Moul.
tr.e fired a few shots at her, but she was
ont OF her reach The damage to th.
Star OF the West was triiling, only two
ont OF seven shots took effect upon her.
Fort sumpter made no demonstration, al
though at the port holes guns were run
out bearing On Morris Island.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
OTfxinas Notice.

State Of h,ea, UoadJ",y co,uiy, IS.
Revci A. Patterson
n HsoFY H. ?: it, I;.s*. Tern" T. D. 1861 '''
To Henry 0. GrigSs and Lucy II. Griggs
You are hereby notified that there j. now on file
IN the "fhrc 81 the Clerk of th, District Curt with
III ana Tor 7ild COunty the r"tIion OF RrSrI A. Par.
teIson claiming ot you foreclosure of a mortg..,.
dated May 1911, 1S5" upon several parcels If land
situate in Woodbury. county, and fully Described
IN the petition in this ca" filed Said lnortrac.
was executed by you to secure the payment of note
"f sam" date oi mortgage for the sum OF $3.50 o.
h'ad' lHyhhi" "a the Iialhtn ~ year from date
thereof And unir,s You appear at The next torn
OF htli CORTLAND diend said >uit before no. n Of ih,
second day OF thu term Of aid Court iulglaeut VIII
De rendered against yuu upon default for thu l,r,-
ci"Inir OF N'd !i"i gag, ant. "-t- and such othr
an" further Ic.Iot 49, Is prayed inT in ala ttiun
kLN Ell A. rATTENSuH.
By PATEICk TRIPp,
His Attorneys.
January 10th. 1861. pai-iw
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
IN ACTION.

The work of dissolution progresses
South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama and
Florida have declared themselves out of
the Union. Louisiana, Georgia and Texas
are about to follow, and with them will 20
every slave State unless some guarantee
is given the border States that their rights
will be recognized aud protected in the
Union. Already the Forts in the South
have been seized ami are now in posses
sion of the disunonists. Federal laws
are a nullity, and the Federal Government
in the South is a myth. La the meantime
little or nothing is being done either in
Congress or BY the people to avert revo.
luton and preserve the Union.
congressman express the conviction
that nothing Will save US from disruption
but compromise, and yet stuJbornly and
crmlnally refuse any concession wbatev-
er. The people here and there hold a
meeting and adopt some resolves which
mean nothing and accomplish less. Why
do not the people awake to sense of
danger and determine in their might with
ont rar.,d to marty tba. ha r,;on shol,
ba nresarra5 ,s :, nos con,,oa :, .ho ,,;;.
of concession and justice and forbearance.
This ;s tho cororrua,. of .,o oon,o
or5 NO. of H.. no,;.;.;.a.. o,a;r :,
bo rorro.ro,oa H., .,r7, :.
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what .n.tl,. q
we must have, and that can them he oh
tainsd only bv ,ra,t,. s.;,,,la,;o
hum;l;a,;r, and o5i,c,;onar,. .,hn. 49,.
connrom;se ROW reoo;rod Nh 49,.
shall we not apraa to conditions ,Lo. all,
satisfv the Rordar States Th
devoted 70 the Er:,, 40 !,
copntrv Tbav ,osra., ,.,. ..,
serva.ive sla,uaot ,L,, s,,..u 49,
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" link o,r fortune and orr uo,G,.o G..
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then the whole d;Gc,I+v ,;rlro ,J,a.,
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repre.ent,t;ccs aud ;,Str,o, ,ho
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
Nero u. 5. Forts Taken.
New Orleans. Jan

NVW VTIVVTIs, UNN.
Forts Jackson aud Philips, at the en-
trance of Lake Pontcaartrain, were seized
by New Orleans troops to-day. Troops
from New Orleans took possession of the
arsenal at Baton Rouge to day, a. Il
0 clock, no resistance being offered.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
.e excitement continues very great
Charlie Jan.

Charleston, Jan. IL.
A private dispatch to the Copuies saws
that the Federal troops have abandoned
all the forts ri Pensacola harhor, excep,
IT. l'ickens, were they are concentrated
and that 500 men have left Mobile TO sur
prise For, Pckens.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

NHTNF IlUNis, Jan, I.
Forty United States soldiers arrived
here this morning from Jefferson Barracks
tor the purpose Of guarding the Sub, Treas
ury in this city, aud are now stationed
around the Custom House.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19
Seizure OF Powder,

St. Louis, Jan. IT.
$4,000 pounds of powder, belonging to
Latin, Smith, 4 Co., OF this city, was
seized yesterday by order OF the STATE
OF louisiana, at New Orleans a dispatch
was sen. to the St. Lnuis owners, arnvunc
ing the fact, and Offering 10 purchase the
powder
Florida. The vote in the Florida con,
roution on The secession resolution was.
% IN favor OF secession aud } against it,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

JhVkSVTI, n Iss-, JAN. II.
Artillery was ordered to NickS 5arg ear.
" this morning by the Governor to hail
and and question all passing steamboats,.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

Pensacola, Jan. y.
Fort Banancos and the Navy Yard
were take" yesterday, by the Alabama and
Florida troops
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

A second communication from Maicr
Anderson was as follows:
10 bis Exce!.ency, Gov P;ckens, Sir:
have the honor to acknow ledge the
receipt of your communications, aud say,
tIat ulder the circumstances have
deemed it proper to refer the Whole matter
to my government. and intend dtirTinE
the course indicated in my note this morn.
ing, unt;l the arrival from Washington OF
such instructions as may receive. have
the honor, also, to express the hone that
no oJSirurrions VIII be placed in The way
that you vii do me- the favor Of giving
every facility for the departure and return
Of the bearer, Lieut.. Talbot, who is d.
rectod to make the jou.ury.
Signed. RoHENT ANDERSON.
Gov. Pickens immediately g-antei the
permission desired. and guaranteed Lieut.
Talbot to have every facility and courtesy
EXTENDED to him ~ bearer OF dispatches
to the United States Government, both IN
gong and returning.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

Montgomery, Ala, Jan. II.
The ordinance of secession vas passed
st ~ O'Clock p. IN Common are firing,
bells ringing, aud the city in blaze Of
enthusiasm,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

NOV ORR, Jan. IT.
The steamer Star Of the West steamed
down the tarbor early this morning, and
after landing troops Of Governors Island,
returned TO her dock.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

WV OK, Jan IT
A special dispatch to the Herald from
New Orleans, JAN. llth, says, all the for,
tlhcations are now in possession Of the
Louisiana troops.
The United States arsenal ut Baton
Rouge, in command of Maj. Naskins, and
two companies refused to surrender this
morning.
The arsenal WAS surrounded ny 5000
State tro ps, and parley was held be,
tween Gov. Moore and Maj. Haskins.
which finally resulted in the surrender o +
the garrison, at y o'clock to-day. There
was no opposition in taking the other forts
The Crusader has not entered the Mis-
sissippi.
lie excitement continues very great
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19


The District is traversed by two lines of
projected railroad. The Dubuque and
Sioux City roal passes through the coun-
lies Of Pochahontas, Buena Vista, Che
rokee, Plymouth and Woodbury.. The
Iowa Central Air Line road passes thro'
the counties of Sac, Ida and WOODBURY.
TO aid in the construction OF these road.
Congress has made Il grant Of land which
embraces the odd numbered sections with
in fifteen miles OF tho line of the roads
upon each side. Within six miles upon
each side the remaining even numbered
sections have been raised BY law to the
double minimum of $3.50 per acre. one
half Of which may be paid in Land War
rants. Beyond the six mile limits all the
lands remaining to the u. S. are subject to
sale a. ,25 per acre, all of which may
be paid in Land Warrants, location fee
of one dollar for each 40 ere warrant
only being required in money. Parties
living at a distance who uesire to locate
warrants may transmit them by mail to
agents mere, who will furnish selections
from a personal examination of the tracts
located, charging fee therefor or they
may mail them directly to the Land Oil
ces, indicating at what point they desire
them located, when selections will be made
from such information as the plats and
6tld notes afford, and the duplicate certi-
iicates returned, and no fee required, ex
cspt the payment of postage and the 10
eating lee established by law of one dollar
for each 10 acres Respectfully,
s. z. lEnMANS, Register.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

have On hand au., lct oC
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-01-19

LOWEST POSSIBLE RAINS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
EROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Saturday, July q, 1861.
EGen. Dix addressed the members Of the National
Guard this morning, appealing to them for the sake Of
the eontrys interests, which demand every saerifce
at this time, TO remain a few days longer at
their camp, until his arrangements had been
perfected. II any Of the men bad urgent busi.
ness or domestic calls, which would require i'm
mediate personal attention, he would freely grant
them passed 10 Philadelphia but he would request the
regiment to remain until Wednesday next, when they
would certainly be allowed 10 return home After the
General had cosed bis appeal Col Lyle pat the ques.
ton: Those in the negative to order arms, those in
the Affirmative TO present them" Every arm pre-
sented and at the instance of the General three
ing cheers were given for the Guard.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
FROM ST. LOUIS,
ST. Louis, Saturday, }

ST. Louis, Saturday, July y 1861.
General Pope has publicly notified the people along
the North Missouri Railroad that they will be held per-
sonally accountable for the destruction of the bridges
culverts and portions of the track within five miles OF
each sidc Of them and that If any outrages to railroad
property committed within the distance specified
without conclusive proof Of active resistance on the
part OF the population, and without immediate infor-
nation to the nearest commanding officer, levy Of
money or property sufficient TO cover the whole damage
done viii he made and collected. Divisions and sui.
divisions Of the road viii be nude and superntendents
a,d assistant superintendens appointed without regard
to political opinions, who will be held responsible for
the railroad track within their districts General Pope
will withdraw bis forces from the line OF the road as
coon possible, and concentrate them in one camp in
the vicinity of Mexico, Adrain County, where the
strctest discipline will be imposed. Active measures
are being tslSn to perfect their drill. General Pope
will carry out the same plan the Hannibal and s..
Joseph Railroad.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
MISSOURI STATE CONVENTION.

Jefferson CITY, July q, 1861.
In the Convention tLis morning Mr.. Brosdhead,
chairman of the Committee Of Seven, moved that its
report he recommitted to the Committee. The reason
assigned for was, that since it had been made the
Hon. Haml X. Gamble had, by a vote of the Con-
venon, be added to that Committee, and in Difference
to bis ability and patriotism the Committee would wish
TO have his views on the report.
After some upimportant debate, Mr.. Broadheads
motion was adopted. Some slight notifications will
be made in the report, but that win not materially
change its original features and the report will he
red by a very large majority. The Commisee Of
Seven now eight in session, but, motion, the
Convention adjourned tin o'clock Monday morning
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28

for some great movement. She reports that ID Sc
force Of the enemy is at Fairfax with heavy guns.
The freight tugboat G. G. Alger, of Philadelphia,
mp 10 the yard this afternoon, took on board
quantity Of ammunition, and Immediately left bound
down the Potomac.
Gen. Cadwalader has been rendered the position now
held by Gen. Mansfield.
Gen. Ruuyons term Of service expired to-day, when
he retired
Col Franklin win assume control until the recovery
OF Col. Huntzelmsn hom the effects OF his wound.
The House passed the Senate bill approp1ating
g. to pay for the transportation and delivery Oh
arms TO loyal citizens in the rebelious States, and he
organizing of such persons for their protection agnss
insurreetiOn and domestic violence.
On motion of Mr.. Blair of Missouri, resolution
was adopted calling on the Secretary Of War to COM
municate the letter of the Hon. Joseph Holt to the
President on the 18th of February, in response TO
resolution Of the House requesting the reasons Tor as
semblDg United States troops al the seat of Govern
ment.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole
on the Direct Tax bill.
During the present session the House called upon the
President to communicate if not incompatible with the
public interest copies all correspondence with foreign
powers relative TO maritime rights and also copies Of
all correspondence respecting the existing insurreeton
The President respectfully declines to furnish the in
formation from motives OF public policy.
The Secretary of War has no information as to the
employment of Indians and negroes in military capa-
city by the so-caed Southern Confederacy, and has so
advised the House in response their resolution upon
that subject
report has reached here that two cavalry men,
while accompanying Union lady 10 her home, outside
Alexandria, were seized by body Of Secessionists,
near the Theological Seminary, about mile and Lal
west Of Fort Ellsworth and carried off. The lady was
allowed TO return.
This afternoon an explosion occurred in do labora-
tory of the Navy-Yard, by which two men named
Ferguson and Brown were 30 badly burnt that they
soon afterward died. and two more, named Ray and
Martin, were very seriously injured. Ferguson and
Brown had nearly al the iesh blown off their arms
and faces and the upper portions oftheir bodies The
sight was horrible. Both died in great agony Of sui.
feriDg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
FROM CAIRO.
CAIRO, Friday,

CAIRo, Frlday, July 20, IsoI.
The trains coming north on the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad stopped the I'D, by order Of Gen.
Polk.
The Rebels are gathering in large number in South
err Mississippi and their camp at Point Pleasant ia re-
ported 900 strong and reenforcements daily arriving
General Watkins the Rebel Commander-in-Chief Of
Cape Girarieau County, is at West Prairie and at
Swamp Road with an aggregate Of 1000.
Old Abe Hunter, another big gun Of South Missouri,
with about 800 Missouri and Arksnsas Rebel troops
is encsmped the bank OF the river opposite leland
No. g.
Kitchel Watkins an adjutant, is within a few miles
of Bloomfield, Casper Run, in command Of some
1900 troops
In the Union Camp at Hamburg, under the command
of Major Abby, there about 600 loyal Mir.ourians,
who are mastering into service.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
GEN. PATTERSON.

To n, Editor s) The ~ Tinu.
SIRE In your issue of this date appears an article
headed Patterson's Defense." j presume reference
ia had to an extract from private letter letter written
by Gen. Patterson which has appeared in of the
journals Of the day. but dsdgured by the coPyist as
TO defy recognition. The letter in question not
defense nor has Gen. Patterson the most remote idea
OF making one. The extract published by a per-
sonal friend whose friendship exceeded his discretion,
and the publication was made in direct violation Of
solemn pledge that its contents should not be allowed
to get into print regret exceedingly you have been
put to the trouble OF indtng sng-wiuded article
90 false baeis W. III. PATTERSON.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-28
FROM BANGOR.

BANGOR, Me-. Saturday, July q. 1861.
The Down-Easters were badly frightened last week
by the appearance of rslisb looking schooner, car
ously painted which appeared of Cape Sable and at
tempted to board or speak several vessels which made
all sail to escape, upposng her to be privateer.
she carried large number Of men. The Portu zuese
schooner Jacipto arrived to-day, and reports that off
Cape Sable she attempted TO speak several vessels TO
ascertain her whereabouts, but that they were fright
ened and she did not succeed. This is undoubtedly
the key to the mystery as the Jaeno answers the de-
scripton in every particular.