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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13
THE SPRING ELECTIONS

From all quarters of the North comes
the gratifying intelligence that conssrva-
tism has signally triumphed in the late
elections Everywbere-aye, even in the
very het-bed of fanaticism, Massachusetts,
"a poweriul0eaction in favor of the De-
mocratic principles is manifest The prac
Teal developments of the past few months
have etiectualy opened the eyes of thous
ands to the fallacy Of the Republican doc
trines, as well rs to the prophetic wisdom
of the Father OF his Country, when he
warned the people against the organiza.
ton of sectional parties. The giddy show
OF Wide Awake professions, and the eu-
phonious music of "free labor for free
men,, no longer operate in deluding the
honest farmer and unsuspecting mechanic.
Both have sadly felt the bitter conse-
quence Of victory won IN such way by
such party. The farmer has lost thous-
ands OF dollars in the deprecated prices
upon all his productions, while many thou
sands Of worthy artisans and laborers
have passed the winter without employ
ment, subsisting many Of them upon the
charity Of others, simply because, in con
sequence Of the general depression or
stagnatlon of business, which followed the
election Of Lincoln, free IaJoF for free
men was nowhere to be found. 1t is ma
wonder, under such circumstances, that
the Spring elections exhibited remarka :
bic change in public sentiment. Nowon-
der that those who hooted at the earnest Mp.
peaI5 Of Democratic statesmen in behalf OF
the Union Is mere parti1an cIap-trap, now,
since The truth Of the predictions made by
such statesmen has been fully realized,
avail themselves of the first opportunity
to administer ycbaLc % the party which
led them sstray. No wonder they have so
speedily returned to the Democratic fold
and again deposited their sutfrages in sup,
port Of sound principles.
The era of Republicansm, we caudidly
believe, is ended. Like Know Nothing
ism, its march was grand aud its ,riumphs
overwhelming, and Ike Know Nottingham,
doubtless, its guishment will be both
rapid and com Iele.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13
SUMMARY OF LATEST NEWS.

--Advices from Texas received OF St.
Louis on the Bird inst, state that Gen
Ampudia with band of Mexicans was
marching on Brownvil!e, Texas. The
Mexican General claims that Texas right.
fully belongs to Mexico, and that as Te&as
could no longer, seek support from the
Federal Government, now is the time to
retake the State. The Texans are making
vigorous preparations to resist the invasion.
H. l.. Stout, Rep, is elected Mayor
Of Dubuque A majority of the other
city officers are Democrats.
In Richmond, Va, the secession can
didate for Mayor is elected by about 1000
majority.
A special dispatch, of the End from
Charleston to the New York Day Book,
says-The crisis has at last arrived. Pro-
visions to Maj. Anderson were stepped to-
day. Gen. Beauregard is now inspecting
the Notifications Orders f"om Montgom
cry 'o' 'n' 'o"n'sneen , Oh noS'''.''e"
"'e INQUIRY eApec'so' 10 preparations
are complete. !
Judge Mclean, of the U. S. Supreme
Court died on the 18th inst.
---Chas. B. Richards has been appointed
Register and Chas. Pomeroy Receiver of
the L. S. Land Office at Fort Dodge.
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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13
CALIECRNIA (. =. SENATOR.

In the California Legislature on the
10th ult,, JAMES a. MCDou#ALL, Douglas
Democrat. was elected u. s. Senator by
oae majority. After the adjournment o.
tie Joint Convention, an examination of
the Clerks record disclosed the fact that
two more votes were east than were an
nounced in Joint convention. Had these
votes been counted, McDougall would
have fallen one vote short Of an election
On the day following the adjournment
of the contention, the Senate voted to con
slider that no election had taken place, end
passed a resolution to 90 into new Joint
Convention. This resolution was eiected
by the Assembly by nearly unanimous
v1te. Thus the matter stands, and Nc
Dougall will no doubt take his seat as
Senator from California.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

IEOLLEFTTpNS made and rvrnittrl at current
! = rntrs Il exchange; Eii.s ii Exchange. urcpr
rent M"u~S aud Cuiu bought and Sold Der osiis r.-
criV"d and Money iuvcstrI Drafts for Sale on INV
Country i'll EUROPE
Reliable Insuranc" effected against Loss o. Dam
az" 10y Fir.
Particular attention given to the PAYMENT %,
Taxes IA any County in Iowa.
Real Estat" bought and sold; Land Warrants To-
Gated.
We refer 7" tn" following PARTIES with whom we
have done business:
Park Bank, Ny
n.li. Arnold. Esq. Pres't Mercantile Bank NY
M">Srs. hutrth NHrhod y hume. Bankers u
thas amho1 &c., Bankers. phiIsdeIrhia,
-" W. H. hHrtsdalr 4 Co., Buks St. Louis Mo-
Mes~t>. Clark hro~. { &C.,, Bankers, 81 Ions Mo
Geo. r. Harding. Esq, President Of Onion RINK.
ST. Louis, Mo. N'
+ q. Adams, ESQ. Banker, Chinago. III.
l.. Partridge. t,I, ~,nrra Falls n
G. W. Norton, Es1.. President Southern Bank. %
kentn"ky, Rnss"lviNe, Ky. "
"a. LASH ESD. SHIeln. y. G.
\ hnlnont, Esq, indianapolis Indiana
Hon. VIM VI ntE"Incry. VI. e. WASHINGTON p,
7. II. Walker. Esq. Salem. y Y.
Messfa hasley Nilingham. IialifayC Hya
NarE"'l, barrow + t'o., LaHkrrq puhunie 10
- Nacklot i Corhin Dav.nnnr, ~
Sioux City, Sept nth, lsGo. 1'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

On the sth, the Virginia Convention
appointed three Commissioners to visit
Washington, and ascertain from the Pres.
idsnt the object Of the movement of L. s.
troops in that State. 1t is said that if the
President reply is not entirely satisfac-
factory the Convention will Immediately
pass secession ordinance
"A dispatch from Chicago, 9th instant,
says that one hundred and six fugitive
slaves left that city on the nigh, of the 8th
for Canada, on the Michigan Southern
railroad. 1t is estimated that over 1000
fugitiyes have arrived in Chicago since
last fall, the most of whom have left since
the recent arrest Of five slaves by the L.
s. Marshall
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13
From w ashinEton.
Washington, April 9

The State Department yesterday replied
to note OF the Southern Commissioners
declining to receive them officially. The
Secretary expressed a peaceful policy on
the part Of the government, declaring its
purpose to defend' itself only when at.
tackled. This requires continuation OF
the correspondence it is thought. The
commissioners will not leave for some
days
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

A "conundrum by induction must have.
cost the hHickerbocker a good deal of
labor -
why is bee hive like bad potatos?
Because bee hive is bee holder
And beholder is spectator,
And speek.tater is a bad potato -
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

"What are you doing up Salt River ?"
inquired a Republican Of Democrat, the
other day Spawning sir,' was the quick
reply and next fail we will come down
in legioLs''
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

The wool crop OF Washington Terri
tory for the present season is estimated at
100000 pounds.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

The City Of Des Nonps has made ar.
ENGAGEMENTS to have that place Hshtcd with
gas.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

Geo. W Van Home, ESQ. of Musca.
eatine, has been appointed Consul to Mar
SELLS, France,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

4 Charleston dispatch OF the H. states
! that Gen, B@anre-ard this morning Issued
! an order AID seUt special messenger to
| Mayor Anderson, giving him an oiicai
EnuiIh catiun that al interc 3nrye between
Eoct Sumter and lhe city woui, DC pro,
hlbittd iroln that date.
All the posts have been strengthened.
and two additional regiments arg expected
trom the interior.
Iae y, \, Hcrald's Charleston dispatch
o. the OH, says reliable Information has
been received !rom the North that rein
fore, ulehts have been ordered 10 Sumter.
accompanied by a squadron under Captain
strngbani. i....
50l0 Southern men, in addition to these
now il she fort lIeatjons, are ready to take
the field in - hours.
The u.l!maturn Of seize or surrender
has not vet been sent to Major Anderson,
but with the supplies to-day he was noti-
fed by Gen. Beauregarl that they were
the last ho would receive, which is equiv
alcnt 10 n declaration OF hosti.ilies. This
is positive.
BIoodshcl is regarded as inevitable. A
formal demand for the surrender OF Fort
Sumter has not been made, and may not
De.
The regular Washington dispatches ef
the Tth say. the army and navy officers in
common with others nre nnacquahted
with the present military movements, but
behave it is principally for Texas. Ill.,.
Houston has given adaces to Federal
authorities and the result it is anticipated
will be his re establishment in the Execu-
tive chair Of Texas. 7~
The troops in the neighbor'ooi Of Pick
ems on beard the United States vessels,
are considered sufficient in number TO re
snlorec chat Fort, if this design has not
already been consQmmated.
The Herald's special dispatch FROM
Washington says a high official Of this
Government, left this day for Momg omsry
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13
GEORGE WI IRE,
GEORGE WARE. Jous p ALLISON
BANKING AND AGENCY OFFICE
JpHS ?. ALLISON
W E RE & ALLISON,

oar. 9TH amt Dorg'us SIS,
SIOUX CITY, -. IOWA,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13

The Virginia Legislature adjourned
last week.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-04-13
Late and Important News.

IANcvoN, \. T., April Sd, 1861.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
FROM WASHINGTON.

NEW Aohki april %.
Mr.. simonton. the Washington correspondent
OF the Times, who left Washington yesterday
morning, says a rumor having reached Virginia
that Lieut.. General Scott was about to resign as
General-in-Chief of the United States Army,
Judge Robinson, an old personal friend and
day, from Richmond, 70 offer him a commission
as Commander iR-Chief of the forces of the Con
federate States.
Afer learning the purport of Judge R. 8 er-
land. Gen. Scott interrupted him with a declara-
ton that if he went any further in making such
a proposition to him, he, (Judge RI would not
be permitted 10 get back 20 Richmond; adding
that, having sworn to support the Constitution
Of the United States, be realized all the honora.
bic obligations of that oath, and should OF course
observe them.
/ y that the New York III Regiment marched
over nom Annapolis TO Washington on Mon
day night.
Citizens of Maryland and Virginia are posi-.
tive in their protestations that there is not the
slightest design on the part Of those States to in
wade the Federal capital They are probably
not advised Of the purposes Of Jeh. Davis and
Gen. Beauregard is reported to have arrived al
Richmond on Monday, and was believed to be
remembering in the neighborhood Of Washing
Inthe furtherance Of their plans, the secession
authorities yesterday ordered Major ElgnlRn,
commander Of the militia of the eastern shore, to
take possession of the Chesapeake and Delaware
canals. This, doubtless, looks to tie destruction
Of that work, as a means Of transit for troops.
The Union men of Cecil county were endeav.
oring last night 10 effect measures to protect the
canal.
The Times rays from reliable authority that
the 7th Regiment landed on Sunday morning at
Annapolis a. the same time with q Massachusetts,
regiment 1901
About 1000 rebels we're collected, partly arm
ed, when the III Regiment arrived, and having
hOwitzer TO oppose their landing. The regiment
formed with the Massachusetts, regiment and
marched through the opposing force. They were
uot moleefad
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
FROM -INDIANAPOLIs.

AADIANAPoLIsl April q.
An extra session of the Indiana Legislature
convened at 9 p. n. to-day. The old officers re
signed, and new ones were elected without re
gard 70 party lines. G. N, Allen, Rep, of Vim.
cennes, Speaker of the House Il. Crawford
Dem, of New Albany, Chief Clerk; A. z. New.
kirk, Rep. of COnnersVille, Assistant Clerk.
Both Houses have a Republican majority, but
give TO the Democrats the privilege Of choosing
the officers, who received the unanimous vote Of
both branches. Indiana recognizes no party
She is q unit for the Union.
After the organization OF the House q choir OF
ladies and gentlemen, who had repaired thithcr
by request, sung the "Star Spangled Banner
Red, White and Blue and Union Forever ~
The crowded assembly applsuded the patriotic
strain by every way possible.
The House then adjourned and marched, head
ed by a band to Camp Morton, TO listen to an
address TO the soldiers by Senator Douglas
More companies arrived to-day. A sufficient
number has been offered besides the quota to
form 10 additional regiments and still they come.
Indiana can send to the field, within one month.
fifty thousand troops.
The assembly will place the State upon a war
footing for the present and establish q reserve
guard Of ten thousand men for her protection.
Companies to this number have already been of
fered.
The report circulated this morning that the
wells a. Camp Morton were poisoned was entire
" false.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
FRnM NEW YnRK,

NEW 1ORKs april "a
Mai. Patrick, L. S. A, has been appointed by
the Governor, Adjutant Gen. Of New York.
DR.. Robert SabO and Daniel Fish have been
arrested for treason, The former for enlisting
troops and the latter for furnishing arms and
munitions for the Southern COnfederaey.
Twenty three Southern Cadets have left West
Point in consequence Of refusing 70 renew the
oath Of allegiance 10 the United States.
The ship LRllE RoOkh, Of Richmond, Maine
lying in Lynn Haven Roads, has probably been
seized as a prize 70 the Southern COnfederacy. A
Norfolk pilot took her there and refused to take
her to sea again
Asailor has been arrested in Elizabeth, N. J.,
for attempting 70 get up q piratical expedition
in favor Of JET. Davis.
Secret advices from Annapolis by letters and
travellers to 4 O'Clock yesterday p. NJ, say the
eth Of New York and Massachusetts Sth regi-
nenis were there. Alarge force OF secessionists
lay between them aud Washington. COmmuni
cation is perfect TO Annapolis. The Govern
ment has seized sll vessels between there and
Havre de Grace. The depot is occupied by three
companies of Massachusetts, troops.
Gen. Butler declared that as soon as the troops
which left New York Sunday Z. NJ arrived, he
should march 10 Washington. The frigate Con
stitution is manned by p company of Massacbu.
sets troops and can level Annapolis with heI
guns.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
FRnnT nav YnnK

NV YORK, April g.
The steamer Yankee has arrived. She reports
the shepherd at Norfolk on the afternoon Of the
nth.
Finding movement to seize her he placed her.
self undert the guns Of the Yard. The Custom
0meer demanded her, but the COmmandant Of
the Yard refused.
The Yankee toWed the Cumberland to Fort
Monroe. The HaWnee had also arrived there.
The destruction at Norfolk IS complete.
The crews and marines were sent 10 Washing
ton.
The Government has purchased two more
steamers for gun boats.
The steamer Bibb is at Sandy Hook, watching
vessels "A number Of other steamers will soon
cruise of Sound and Hook.
The Boston, Mississippi and Colorado will be
ready for sea In a lew days.
b Niagara from Japan, has arrived at Phil
Gdelphia-
Wendell the public printer, arrived from Bait
lmore, and says that when some distance from
the city, he heard heavy firing and that military
constituted the worst feature OF the mob.
II Is said that Scott feels confident that sufh-
eient force cannot be brought to capture Wash
inEtoR.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
FROM HAVRE DE GRACE.

HAvRE De GRACE, April q.
Two thousand stand of arms have arrived from
Harper's Ferry.
Supplies Of pork, -four and provisions hav,
been stopped.
Numerous seizures Of arms and powder Is re
eorded-one Of 500 kegs of powder for Bslti-
more.
The light boats on the Potomac River have
been fired by VirginiRns to prevent vessels from
conveying troops to Washington
Trains on the main stem Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Road from Washington, ran regularly
yesterday The malls between Washington and
Annapolis have been stopped. The mails from
kichmond have been detained by the Govern
ment
The road between Annapolis and Washington
is guarded BY Government troops. Military from
baltimore was last night despatched to the Re
lay House, to protect The viaduct there. Thew
nave several pieces of artillery.
The baltimore Sun says that although Davis IL
notin Richmond, he will be soon, and make the
head quarters there with an advance guard OF
5000 Carolinians, and win be rapidly reinforced.
having ordered an enrolment of 80 GOO.
The Governor of North Carolina called an
extra session Of the Legislature for May first
4 Is reported that A. II. Stephens Is on his
way 10 Richmond, and that 2 800 South CARROLL.
mans and Georgians were on their way to Pourts-
mouth. The Virginians have possession Of Nor
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
Last Nights Report.
FRoM HARRIsnuRaH.

HARRsBuReH, April "a.
It Is said provisions are becoming scarce at
Washington. The Government Is supplying
families with the seized fOur at$s per barrel
Military officers say there are but little over
1000 men lying at Alexandria, and notmOre than
half were armed
IT is known by the Government that Gen. Beau
regard would be In RiohmOnd next Tuesday.
The Seventh Regiment isknOwn 70 be at AnRap-
oils. Baltimore had sent troops 10 Intercept their
march between Annapolis and the Washington
Junction.
Gen. Scotia pickets are gradually extending
towards the Annapolis Junction from Washing
ton. Gen, Scott will assist them, if attacked, at
all hazards
The Eighth Massachusetts, Regiment will force
their way up the Potomac if they esnuot return
TO Annapolis.
Al families who can get away are leaving as
fast as possible.
A portion Of the 10, 1000 arms shipped from the
Springfield arsenal have arrived here. The troops
are now ready TO march. It=T IHE
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
FROM nnaTnN.

Bosf0N, April "a.
The steamer Spaulding arrived this morning
and reports that they arrived AZ Fortress Monroe
Saturday morning. There were 500 regulars in
the Fort The State Of Maine, with the 4th regi-
ment, arrived soon AFTER. The troops we're trans.
ferred 10 the u. s. sloOp-Of war PaWnee. The
Pawnee LEFT Fortress Monroe Saturday night
The troops were in good spirits, all well, and
eager to be nc the post OF duty.
II was reported that about 5000 Virginian
troops were in and about Norfolk, and more
were arriving.
Capt Howe reports that the Virglnians talk OF
stOTming Fortress Monroe, as that IS the only pos
sible way oftanngit. That, however, will be no
easy matter.
The Government had given notification to the
residents IN the vicinity Of impending dangers,
aud they were fastening away. The Nirginians
think the FOFt can be taken, but calculate upon
q great loss of life.
The Captain Of the steamer Spaulding reports
that there had been no reinforcement Of Fort
MeHenry mp 70 the time of his leaving on Sun.
day. There were about 100 regulars in the Fort.
The Nirginians were erecting batteries at Stow
ellis Point, opposite Fort Monroe, and blockRd
ing Hampton Roads.
Capt. Halves reports that the Light House at
Cape Henry was not lighted
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-04-25
NEW YORK NEWS.

NEW YORK, April q.
Mr.. Bartlett, Of the Evening Posi-. arrived last
night nom Washington.
On Monday Afternoon Ben NoGulloch was At
Alexandria with 1000 hirginians.
It is reported that the President said to the
Baltimore depustuon on Monday that if the pas
sage Of The United States troops was again OBJ
structed be would lay their city In ashes.
-Four thousand barrels -four bound for Rich
mond, were seized az Georgetown, sunday.
In a letter from SeoretaTy Seward to Governor
Hicks, Of Maryland, who had requested the Pres
ident 70 send no more troops through that State,
and had also absurdlY proposed asking the Brit
lsh Minister al Washington 70 act as mediator
between the rebels anc the Government, Mr..
Seward replied that the people Of the United
States can settle their OWE differences without
calling on 8 European monarchy to do it for
them.
A Washington letter says Col. Magmder of
Virginia, Lieutenants Walter and Jennifer of
Maryland, Crosby and Hood of Ky, Mullins, IF
Mississippi, Lomax ofthe District OF Columbia,
and Capt Jordan Of Virginia, had resigned.
It Is rumOred that ali officers now resigning
viii be kept prisoners on parole.
J. G. Wright, OF OswegO. from Washington,
says Gen. Scott remarked to a group Of gentle
men h had pointed 10 the report about his re-
Ftgning, thath could more easily believe they
would trample their nag in the dust than he be
suspected Of resigning &C this hour of trial. "NO,
sim, please God, I will fight for many years yet
for this Union, and that, too, under the protect
ing folds Of the Star Spangled Banner"
Several steamers sailed last night and to day
~ 4N4N1 ANA hAAAlA1 NlAulc-
Our Seventh Regiment have arrived in Wash
ingt0n.
Daniel S. Dickinson, in his speech on Monday
night, said be hoped we would strike down in our
might, and il necessary, wipe the South from the
face Of the earth
Iii stated that the Secessionists have erectei
batteries two miles below Mount Vernon, AID
ct Indian Head, twenty miles lower down the
Potomac.
AEeneraI order nom Gen. Scott. dated April
18TH extends the Military District Ct Washing
ton to Delaware and Pennsylvania, under Major
General Patterson, who IS ordered to post Yolun-
teers Of Pennsylvania all along the railroad from
Wilmington to Washington in sufficient numbers
70 protest the rails and telegraph.
A letter from Washington in the Times, saws
Gen. Scott sent orders to Fort Washington to de
stroy the rebel batteries below Mount Vernon at
all hazards.
Gentlemen have arrived here who LEFT Mont
gomery on Saturday. JET Davis was then there.
Letters from Pensacola say that Major Tower.
Of Mass, is in command of Fort Pickens. The
steamer Atlantic and frigate Macedonian had
arrived. It's said arrangements had been made
for an assault BY 500 men on the Fort on the very
night its reinforcement occurred. Ii was de-
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