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, 1861-02-07
ANOTHER RICH GOLD FIELD,

We copy the following from the British COL
Oaid Of the 25th ult
We last week promised our readers some fur.
ther information regarding the discovery Of a
new and rich gold field in the far north. On
Friday we were waited ul on by Dr. j. b. A. NJ.
Fiat, French physician Of considerable note,
formerly Of California, but more rv Gently engaged
in packing to Fort Alexander, who gave US
very interesting and reliable account OF the new
diggings the substance Of which we publish
blow. We can assure our readers that there
is not the least room for doubt; the diggings are
certainly there, and every confidence may be
placed in the statements
The rev mines are situated on large creek,
which emf ties into the Fraser about 81 0 miles
above Fort Alexander and $50 miles above Fort
George. They consist of both bar and bench
diggings; the bars have been worked the most,
however, owing to the facilities they offer for
superficial mining-the benches requiring con-
siderable stripping before the pay-dirt can be
reached.
They were first discovered late in the fall Of
1859, by an Italian named Spotzi, and Span.
lard named Pablo Martinez. They set to work
and had obtained a few hundred dollars when
the cold weather suddenly set in and compelled
them to come below. Tie Spaniard, owing to
the severe cold, lost the use Of his feet, but
n'alaged to reach CaIOosh, and has remained
cripple ever since. lie has been employed by
L. I. Dodge, Esq, merchant Of that place,
during last summer. The Italian went down
the river, and for some cause not explained,
re 0: returned to his itch claim.
The nrcscnt owners are named G. W. Barrow,
Marshall and Delorie, (Cauad.an) and Poket,
half biecd Indian They lrft Alexander in
August or September on fur trading expedi-
ten above Fort George, having u c lased Of
DIR, Fat, on credit, quantity Of goods suitable
for bartering with the Indians. They reached
the creek in question, trading along as they went
aud observed some indians engaged in panning
out the gravel Of bar near its mouth in wooden
bowls Curiosity prompted them to wash pan
Of the dirt, and they obtained SO fine prospect
that they concluded to stop and commence min
ing. Tacy trorktd one reek trdh rule rockers
and t1ok Oat neariysir thousand dollars in coarse
gOhtH They also prospected two small creeks
making into the large creek on which they
worked, aud got still better prospects. The
doctor soon after visited them, and they paid
him $l1lO, although they were g fat 6rOks" be-
fore leaving Al xander
Dr.. f. says he saw a squaw, near the mouth
Of tie creek, with nugget Of gold wrrIp d up
in piece Of flannel that weighed one hundred
and eighty dol,drs--yauiig it ut $l6 to the
ounce. The company had many pieces that
weighed from four to seven dollars each.
Tho weather was vcry cold when DR. Fiat left
the creek, about the middle Of November, and
the miners had almost ceased to work, owing TO
its inclemeney.
, 1861-02-07

SoLDiERs IN CLovER.--When the Chinese En-
peFOr fed from his palace at Pekin, II was soon
sacked by the French and English troops, the
latter occupying Il last, and getting the most
plunder. A writer says Of the palace -
"No description can give an idea Of the splendor
Of this residence. The entrance or reception
hall Is paved with marble, and painted with gol',
azure, and scarlt in the most gorgeous style.
The throne Of the Emperor is Of beautifully
carved dark wood, and the cushions, embroidered
with gold dragons, attracted general admiration; /;
We likewise observed the gold crutch supposed
TO have been used by the Emperor. The plum.
der made BY the French was enormous Some
Of the privates sold their shares for as much as
$4,000 francs, and the officers, from the General
downwards, bad enriched themselves greatly.
In The British camp all the plunder had been sent
In luF public suction and equal distribution.
The General and officers had waived their right
TO share.
, 1861-02-07

THE INAuouRAuOS OF LIScoLN-@ Occasion
a" writes to FOrneys Press, from Washington,
that he has no doubt that the disunionists pro-
pose 10 take possession Of the Federal Capital
BY force Of arms, and prevent the inauguration
Of Lincoln, He says =" Not ten days "go, one
Of the most distinguished Southern Senators
cooIy iniormeda gentleman that Mr.. Lincoln
would not dare to come here after the expiration
Of the term Of Mr.. Buchanan; that this city
would be seized and occupied as the Capital Of
The southern oOpledcraey, and that Mr.. Lincoln
would be compelled 10 take his oath Of Office in
Philadelphia or New York;"
, 1861-02-07

Capt Berry, Of South Carolina, is fierce
patriot, as can easily be sccn from tho remark he
made: II would rather be hung in South Car
olina," said he, "than die natural death in any
other State"
, 1861-02-07

TnnAIHD RouoHLV,--They have no feeling sor
aaelilis In Russia. Prince GoFlschakufE, a
Lieutenant in the regiment Of Dragons Of the
ody-Guard. and Capt. schak. Of the stail; have
eesn degraded and reduced 10 the ranks BY sen.
..aee o. court-Martial: the FORMER I6r having
kllsd Lieutenant Baron vittinghoa in duel,
eaa NE latter f0r having acted as second in The
, 1861-02-07

es the money refunded, and Mr.. Garfielde
pr ,nised Mr.. Burbank to pay it in Immediately,
but now refuses to do 50 until he can hear from
the Commissioner.
The whole Of the sums above mcnti ned, as
VIC can show by Mr.. Garticde's own receipts and
Acknowledgements, were paid to him, with the
exception Of $25s pa to Mr.. Rankin, for which
Mr. Gartiede acknowl, dyes himself responsible,
(Ir Rankin having acted as Mr.. Garhelde's
agent during Mr.. G.'s abSence)
lie has not only been acting rs Receiver De-
posi;ary, and dis6Grsing agent, but as a private
banking house, for the deposit of moneys, where
the owners having no safe investments for their
capital, were afraid to lend out on interest, and
could not trust themselves to keep their own
money.
II is difficult to ascertain in what capacity he
holds, and "whcrc the little joker lies" and i'm
possible to understand why he should now, after
delay Of three years, consult the Commissioner
on private deposits, of which the Commissioner
knows nothing whatever, and for which the Gov
crnment cannot be made responsible.
With regard to the circulation Of report Of
cruelty to an orphan boy, neither !, nor any Of
the gentlemen with whom associate, have ever
heard Of il before, and ] cann,t regard it
in any other light than an invention to call oil at
ntion from other charges. For ar that may
be charged with SANDER, take this occasion to
sta:e that ! have never heard, and do not believe
the report.
, 1861-02-07
Business GatNs.
p. ]. Moo2EY,

P.J. Moo2EY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, &C.,
sTETLACoOM, W.T. loft
FRANK CLARK,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At LAW,
OFHcE-Corner Of Commercial and Main streets,
sTEILACOoM, M,w.T Lily
=. MeCAw 4 co.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,, BOOTS AND
SHOES, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Hardware, TInware, CrOcISery, SC.
NB.-Lberai terms for cash
Lily sTEILACOOM W. T.
, 1861-02-07
ISAAC W. SMITH, Register.

LAND OFFICE, OLYMPIA, W. T., Jan. 81, 1861.
hereby certify that the foregoing statement,
so far as the same relates to the payments made
by the parties therein specified, is strictly true,
and that the sum Of Sl64S remains unpaid anu
further certify, that no part of said sum ($lG4s)
has been accounted for Oh the books Of the Re.
ceivcr; and that said payments were contrary
TO the instructions Of the Commissioner Of the
General Land Office on file in this Office.
j. S. NJ. Van CLEAvE, Receiver.
, 1861-02-07
Your lrienl uuly.

;. GARiiEtnE.
remarkable letter 10 be wutlen by an officer
Whose duty il Is 10 sit in Judgment in contested
caaS
Mr. crvssy. no, beng able to hold the claim,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

1t is now certain that there is to be q
considerable deficiency in the pototo crop
Of the West. From the northern counties
of our own State we have most unfavora
Bile intelligence. The early dry weather
and the continued autumn rains have
greatly diminished the yield both as regard
the quality and quantity, and of late the
rot has appeared in many quarters. In
Outage, Lee, Kane, and McHenry coun-
ties the disease is generally prevalent and
in its worst form, and we have little doubt
the trouble extends throughout the north
ern section Of the Stale. Those who have
potatoes to sell will, we think, do well to
hold on to them awhile. From portions
Of Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana
we also have information of ravages of
the disease. There can be little question
that the potato crop Of the West will fall
from one third to one-h halt below the aver.
age yield. So far as we learn the disease
is making greatest havoc among the finest
varieties, such as the Mexican, Prince
Albert, Neshannock, Carriers, &C., while
the coarser yellow meated varieties are to
agreat extent escaping. It's particularly
unfortunate that this scourgs should ap-
pear at the present time, when work 10
scarce and wages low. The potato is tho
staple food of the great mass Of our labor
ing population, and the high prices will tell
most unfavorably before spring, among
the poorer classes, especially Of the cities
and larger towns Chicago Farmer.
The potato crop in Nebraska and West
ern Iowa is unusually large and of an
extraordinary fine quality, ard if the above
account Of the potato crop in other local
tiles is true, aud coming from an agricul
tural paper which prides itself on its &C.
curacy and truth in such matters, we have
every reason to believe it is. The farmers
on tho Missouri Slope will be able to sell
their potatoes at reasonable figures. Treas
ure them up-don't let single one go to
waste, for in all probability soon after the
opening of navigation in the spring, they
will be worth fifty cents bushsl at our
own doors.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09
SM ALL BUSINESS.

The State Register says that Roderick
Smith of Spirit Lake, will contest the right
OF Hon. c. c. Smeltzer to q seat as mem
Der of the House Of Representatives from
the Clay county District. The contest in
that District was close, Smeltzer having
but three majority. The ground Of con-
test is not made known. Yet the Register
undertakes to determine the case in Mr..
Smiths favor. The Register is the State
organ and may be able to speak correctly
for its party mouths in advance, but we do
not believe it. We dislike spirit which
is SO willing to excite prejudice against a
man simply because he is q political op-
ponent. Mr.. Smeltzer is a Democrat and
came from Maryland. These two facts
in the eyes Of the Register would doubt.
less justify the expulsion Of an, man from
the Legislature, no matter BY what majo-
rity he should claim = seat. Why does mt
the Register frankly and honestly confess
that this is a dodge Of Mr.. Smith, to get q
eight Of the Capital, and by q complimen.
tary vote Of his Republican friends draw
mileage from Spiri. Lake to Des Mo;nes
and back. The Treasury is 50 full it needs
bleeding badly.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

WHEhE is BREcKINRIDGE7-Thst ubiqui
tous parsonage, sx-Vice President Brock
inridge. seems very hard to locate. First
he is at Lexington, his home then be es-
capes muffled in . cloak behind darkey {;
then he escapes again, in company with
Clay, and is nearly taken; then be is re-
cruiting in KY; then he is on his way 70
Richmond then b 10 at bis home again,
and has not been away, and don't intend
to have anything to do with military mat.
tiers then he has large force under him
in some part Of Kentucky; then he is at
Richmond. Now you see him, and now
you don't. So with Ben McCulloch; FIRST
alive then dead then alive, then dead !;
then certainly dead then news of his
death confirmed then up he jumps and
issues proclamation, and commences re-
cruiting again. These things are farcical
in the extreme, but newspapers have to
publish them, and let the people Judge for
themselves, though We have refused to
publish most Of the statements in regard 10
the whereabouts of either Of these gentle.
men, having little faith in the many flying
rumors in regard to them.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

A GRAND TRurH.-Ths Chicago Times
utters a grand truth in tho following quo
tation-a truth as patent to all unpreju-
diced minds as the light of the sun at
MONDAY:
Abolition is the primary cause of our
difficulties-not slavery. Slavery is con-
stitutional, abolition is not. Slavery was
entitled to be let alone within its proper
sphere, abolition arose and assailed it,
and undertook to teach the people that
the Union could not survive half slave
and half free. Then appeared secession
and between the two denominations the
Union is in deadly peril. tbs the mission
of tho Democracy, joined BY other con-
sentative people, to bring it out of this
terrible chaos. We pray Democrats never
for single moment to lose sight of this
grand truth,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

Discord. strife and ehmity pervade all
ranks Of society. They have entered the
counting room, the social circle, the tami
ly circle, the school house and the church
and where friendship and concord once
existed, they have rayed husband az aiust
wife, father against son, brother against
brother, friend against friend. So univer.
sally is this the case throughout this State
at present, that the circle where disaifec-
ton does not exist forms an exception to
the general rule. What will be the result
Of all this? Where or when i, will end,
God only knows. Truly, truly, We have
fallen upon evil times.-ky. Cor. Of tie
N. T. Journal Of Commerce.
Can anybody suppose tina, if the life.
long efforts of Henry Clay had been sue
cessiul, SO that kentucky had become
free State, such a state Of things as is
here described could now have existed
there? Slavery is the evil Tree which
bears such bitter and fatal iruit.-N. T.
Tribune
Why so? Civil war as often exists in
Free AS in Slave States. Civil was was
more terrible in free France, than in slave
Kentucky. Civil war was as frigh,ful in
England between the Cavaliers and the
Roundheads. as in kentu cky between the
Unionists and Disunonists. Civil war is
the product Of bad passion, bad am5ition,
or OF bad Government-not Of Slave States
only. But, what impiety, almost, to de-
seerate the name Of Clay, in connection
with Abolition At one time he wished
to make Kentucky free. but Northern
Abolitionism turned him from his pur-
pose, BY affrightng the State with its in
surrectionary ideas.-N. T. Express
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

1t is given out by order that all connect.
ed with government dispatches shall use
the words "rebels," instead of "confed
erutes," and "pirates," instsad Of "priva.
teers. "-Springfeld Journal
We think this is a very small business
to be "given out by order" The Gov.
eminent is evidently Of the opinion that
there is " something in q NAME" no,with-
standing the authority Of Shakespeare to
the contrary. The word "rebel" has
been made highly respectable by its asso
citation with the patriots and heroes Of the
Revolution Of &c; and we are jealous of
its being put to meaner use, when we
designate our Southern foes by it,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

Iowa has furnished already the LIST, ID,
Sd, 4th, 9Th, 9th, It'll, 9Th, 9th, 10Th, llth,
18th, 18th and l4th volunteer infantry,
and the LIST, I'd and Sd cavalry-and is
organizing the 18th, 10th and Eth infan-
try, and 4th cavalry. Let some other
State do bst.sr.-Bloomfeld Clarion.
And the above is not all that Iowa has
done towards sustaining the Government.
At least q sufficient number of men to
constitute q regiment have left Iowa and
Joined regiments in other States and Ter
Understanding the number Of soldiers
furnished by Iowa far exceed her quota.
Yet in the face Of these facts, some Of the
Abolition press of the East have sndea.
vored to stigmatize Iowa as wanting in
devotion to the cause of the Union. Let
other States do As we'll as Iowa, and the
rebellion will soon be crushed.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09
To the Friends and Admire OF the
Lamsnaed Siatesm an and Patriot,
stephen A. Douglas.

"At a meeting Of the friends Of the de-
ceased Senator, Stephen A. Douglass held
in the City Of Washington, on the 18th Of
June last, "a central Com mittee was or
ganized, to obtain subscriptions to fund,
portion Of which to be expended in the
erection of suitable monument to the
departed Statesman and the balance in.
vested in the name Of a trustee for his
wife and children"
Auxiliary committees for the several
Union States, were appointed by raid
meeting; and the undersigned finds his
name designated for the State Of Iowa.
1t is unnecessary to speak Of the merits
of the ilustrious dead. His great charac
ter is as familiar to the people OF Iowa, as
household words, and his deeds of patriot
ism are on every ones lips. But it is per.
haps not known to all, that he sacrificed
his private fortune in the service of his
country, and to preserve and perpetuate
its invaluable institutions.
l respectfully invoke the aid Of all Who
feel an interest in this subject.
Contributions may be forwarded to my
address at this place, up to the first of
December next.
Will not the journalists Of the State,
lend their influence for promoting an oh.
ject so noble, by giving this notice con-
spicueus place in their respective papers.
Very Respectfully Yours,
WM. II. MERRITT,
Committeeman for the State of Iowa.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

MATRIMoNY AND BUSINESS IN KANsAs.-
The White Cloud (Kansas) Chief publish.
es the nuptials of happy couple with tho
following appendix, which shows that the
bridegroom has an eye to business:
We may mention in connection with the
incident, that the printer has since been
living on cake, which goes to prove that
great events frequently follow one after
another in quick succession. You that
want stoves and tinware, now is the time
to pitch 10. When fellow shows dis.
position to mend his ways and make q
man Of himself, he should 30 encouraged.
See adyertisement.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

General Henry Wager Halleck is one Of
the four Major Generals Of the United
States Army. He was born in New York,
and entered the Military Academy as
West Point cadet in 1885. He stood third
in the class and was breveted Second
Lieutenant Of Engineers, July /, 1889. =
He was acting Assistant Professor of En-.
cheering at the Military Academy from
July 1889 to June, 1910. In l94l WA,
the author Of military work on Btu
men and its Uses, &c. Appointed Frs,
Lieutenant in January, lS45. In 1916 he
wrote the work published by Appleton Il
10, of this city, entitled the elements Of
Military Art and Science" In 1917 was
breveted Captain for gallant conduct in
affairs with the enemy on the 18th and
10th days Of November, lS47, and for
meritorous service in California Was
Secretary Of State of the province of Cal
ifornia 10 the military governments of
of Generals kearny, Mason and Riley,
from l347 to the end of 1919. He was
Chief of the Staff to Commodore Shubrck
in naval and military operations on the
Pacific coast in ls47 and 1913, and was a
member of the Convention in lo49 to
draft the Constitution of the State of Cal
itornia. In July ls43, he was appointed
Captain of Engineers, and resigned on
August |, 1854 He now appears as
Major General, his commission bearing
date August 10, 1861.
General Halleck left California on the
steamer of the LIST ult., it was stated to
join Gen. McClellan's army.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

The soldiers enlisted from Pennsy lvania
we're allowed at the late election in that
State to vote in camp. The report comes
to us from the New York papers tina.
these soldiers gave a majority Of $4,000
for the dem ocra,ic candidates throug hout
The brave boys, it seems, can vote, IS we'll
a. Eight for the Union
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09
NEXT SPEAKER.

We learn that Hon. Rush Clark Of Iowa
City, is prominent candidate for Speaker
of the next House Of representatives.
Mr.. Clark is member of the present
House, and from his course in that 5ody
we have formed an high opinion of his
character end ability. He would make
popular and competent Speaker.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

TOBACCO SMoKIHG.-Statistcss show that
tobacco smoking is becoming more general
in most countries, and that in England it
has increased one quarter in ten years.
The calculation also shows that as tobacco
contains an average, three per cent of
nicotine, 100000 kilogrammes Of that
poison are annually consumed. A few
drops Of it cause death.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

This young State has raised fifteen reei-
ments Of Infantry, and four Of Cavalry,
equal to $4,000 volunteers, which 10 far
beyond her quota. We take back all We
said the other day. throwing doubt upon
her zeal in the Union cause. She has nov
got the start Of some Of her western sisters.
Detroit Advertiser.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

Seamen are very scarce, the advantages
offered by the Government having induced
large numbers 10 enter the navy. Wages
to Liverpool and Havre are SIS per month,
with S25 to $50 advance to the West In
dies, SIS per month, with from SIS to $40
advance.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09
N EWS TIE Ms.

PoETRY - SUBLIME AND NrcE.--We
have been engaged some six weeks in
attempting to give 70 the world and the
rest Of mankind, a specimen brick Of
our "powetry," but have been unable to
express ourself sufficiently clear to give
satisfaction. A few evenings since We
luckily found the following, which we need
not add, is "our sentiments" precisely:
had dream.
thort WAS alone, alone,
Oh, it did SEINE
SO bad away from homo, from home.
Mi he'd upon mi hand,
l lent, lent;
Nj Use upon the sand
bent, bent.
thort Of other days:
And things, aud things;
OF happy, childish phase,
And strings, and strings.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

How IS THIS ?-Ths Cincinnati Gazst!e
says that on looking over the list of sub
scrbers to the natiopal loan, it is sur.
prised to see that none Of the names Of
prominent Government contractors appear
IN il
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

The Bull RUN DEFEAT EXPLAINED
One Of our exchanges has discovered the
cause of the retreat Of our army at Bull
Run. 1t says" When the battle was at
its hottest point, and nearly won to our
side, there came word that there were too
rdcdncies in the New York Custom House.
Hence the stampede of the leading off,
GERS. The men followed"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-11-09

I ,ohhECIloNS made and RENTED at current
~ rates OF exchange; Bills OF EXCHANGE, Jucur
on' nohey ana Coin bought and sold; Der osits re-
ceNed ana Money invested; Drafts for Sale on any
Country in Europe ' va '
age by Fire.
Particular attention given to the PaNmen;
Taxes In any Comfy in Iowa.
Real Estate bought and sold; Land WarrantsIo-
Gated.
We refer to the following parties with whom We
have done business:
Park Bank, n. Y.
OH Arnold, Esq, Prest Mercantile Eank NY,
Messrs. knauth Nachod 4 Kunue, Bankers N
Chas. Camb'os 4 Co., Bankers, Philadelphia.
-" '" H. Earksdale Co., B'nks, St Louis, Mo.
Messrs Clark Bros. Co., Bankers, st. Louis, Mo.
Geo. H. Harding Esq, President of Union Bank,
St. Louis, Mo.
60 Adams, Esq, Banker, Chicago, III.
Z. Partridge, Esq, Seneca Falls N.Y.
G. v" Norton, ESQ.,, President Southern Banks
Kentucky, Russellville, Ky.
l.G. Lash, ESQ., Salem. N. C.
~ Dumont, Esq, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hon. VIM. Montgomery NJ. C., Washington,
7. H. Walker, Esq. Salem, N. Y.
Nessrs Easley Willingham, Halifax G. H.,va
Markeli' barrow Il Co, Bankers, Dubuque, 10.
I" Macklot Corbin, Davenport 10.
Sioux City. Sept. 9th, 1850.