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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27

A young man in Des Moiaes county,
after considerable maneureing, obtained
a certificate Of exemption in order, a. he
said, to please his beloved. She upon be.
ing informed of the fact by him, answered:
4" would rather be dead soldiers ,cidow
than comarFs wife. ~ Nuscdtine Journal.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27
EOOLlSHNE S..

The Pioneer Of the l7th says the Chip
pewa embassy have returned, having set
tied excessively all questions Of dispute,
and left the Indians in more cordial and
friendly state Of mind than has existed for
many years.
Nearly oil the chiefs were present and
signed a treaty Of perpetual friendship, at
Crow Wing, on the 18th inst.
Whereupon the small bands prepared to
leave for their homes, all satisfied
Hole in.the-Day promises to disperse bis
men.
To those who live upon The frontier,
and have from actual observation learned
the Indian character as it is, treacherous
dishonest-and savage, with scarcely an
element of humanity in 1.-THE above
affords poor comfort and protection, and
no assurance of safety. The idea of
binding an Indian by any treaty stipula'
tons to respect the rights OF property or
sex of women, or innocence Of children is
simply folly. l. may seem just the thing
to sentimental Commissioners, who haze
studied the savage only in the mel fluent
verses of Hiawa.ha. 1t is a great achieve
men. to form treaty of perpetual friend
ship" With Mr.. Chippewa or Sioux, which
shall grant ann es,y for past insolence and
atrocities, and expose the frontier to desc
lalon whenever, in the future, Mr.. Indian
is himself again What care they for
treaties? What care they whether their
Great Father, at Washington, smiles or
frawns upon them? Such policy invites
attack, and places Us in greater jeopardy
than ever. Gen. Harney's interview with
the Red man at Ash Hollow. suits US
There is something permanent in such
treaty. Indians will respect it reli giously,
for at least one generation.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27

The N. Y. Herald predicts that Gen.
Fremont will be the Republican candidate
for & oyernor Of New York, this fall.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27

ON GuARD.-The other night Col.
Dunlap of the 2lst though. he would test
one of his sentries, and see what sort of
an idea he had Of guard duty so he went
up to q tall fellow who was pacing his
=" lonely beat" and quietly taking his
musket GU. Of his hand, walked Off The
soldier was good natured backwoodsman
who saw in the Colonel only superior
to whom he had vague idea he must
~ield obedience. The conviction was
forced upon him, however, that he had
made mistake. by golly,' said be,
you kinder come it over me that ar
time, Cuunel, but ye can't do it agin."
"You are soldier!' said the Colonel.
Surprising was rebel. IL could blow
your brains out and you could not help
yourselr",
GUARD" No, your couldn't, Cunnel.
Tho burned old thing amt loaded 1t
wants the peculiar accent and tone to make
the thing as ludricous as it really oc.
cured.-Dubuque Times.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27
SATURDAY. SEP. ~, so.

Democratic State Ticket.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
Richard H. SYLVESTER i,
OF johnson.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE,
JOHN BROW NE,
OF Polk.
FOR TREASURER,
SA NJ Z l. ]. OR A H,
Of Cass.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
EN- TON J. HA L L,
OF Dss Moines.
REGISTER STATE LAND OFFICE,
FREDERICK GOTTSCHALK I,
OF Dubuque.
->->>>>
COMPASSIONATE NOMINATION.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE 10th DIST.
JOHN F. DU N c o NJ B Z :,
OF Fort Dodge.
nun
JUDICIAL TICKET.
IND. CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE 4TH DIST
JOHN CURR Err,
OF Sioux City.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
II. c. R A u F U r D,
OF Calhoun.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27
SIOUX CITY
HARDWARE STORE

undersigned is constantly
SN i receiving new additions to his
aaAe2 D already well assorted stock and
would call the attention of the public to the follow
Ing articles particularly:
Grape Vine, and
Turkey Wing Cradles,
Scyths and snaths,
Horse and Hand Rakes.
Hay and Manure Forks.
Sheet and Boiler Iron,
Sugar Kettles,
and other Castings,
Childrcns' Cabs,
Building Materials,
And great variety Of other articles belonging 70
the Hardware BUSINESS all of which will be sold At
low prices
A. GRONINGER,
most Sign of the Mi-Saw
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27
CONVERSATIONAL NOMINATION.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE 10th DIsT.)
10 II N F. d U N c o NJ b L ,
OF Fort Dodge.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-27

REGISTER STATE LAND OFFICE,
FRED ERICK GOTTSCH AK,
OF Dubuque.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Death of las. B. Ross.

An unfortunate difficulty occurred on
last Thursday evening between Col. Jno.
A. Aiken, Jr., and Jas. B. Ross, who
were partners in trade, which resulted IN
the death Of the latter.
Mr.. Ross had spent the greater part OF
his boyhood in our town, but had not re-
sided here for several years, until during
the last twelve months. lie was a man
of fine business qualifications and had
been successful in the mercantile profes-
sion.
Mr.. Ross resided in the City of Phila-
delphia for considerable time previous
TO his removal to this place; and we take
great pleasure in saying, that his kind
ness of heart and urbanty won for him
a host of Philadelphia friends. His loss
is universally regretted in this communi-
ty. He was good citizen, an affection
ate father and son, and his loss will be
universally felt. Mr.. Ross was men,
Der of the Masonic Order, and was inter-
red with the honors of this ancient fra
ternity. Express.
We were intimately acquainted with
Mr.. Ross. He was an upright, quiet, UNI
assuming man, enjoying the respect and
esteem of all who knew him. The above
paragraph carries the impression that
there was difficulty, or quarrel, between
the parties. We learn that Aiken was
crazed with liquor, and the shooting en-
tirely unprovoked. Iftrue, his condition
is infinitely more wretched than that Of
his victim--for, though he escape the
punishment Of the law, he must hence
forth be wandefer and vagabond, with
The brand of Cain burning into his soul.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
The Military Bill.

The Confederate Congress has passed
bill regulating the destruction ofproperty
under military necessitr. The first sec
ton authorizes the military authorities to
destroy cotton or tobacco, military or ma
val stores, or other property which may
aid the enemy. The second provides that
property destroyed by the owners or mill
tary authorities, if testimony OF such de-
struction be made out conformatory to
law, be paid out of the proceeds of Yam
kee property in the South, confscated or
seouestrated, in O manner hereinafter to
be provided for
A bill has been introduced authorizing
an export duty of seven cents per pound
on cotton, the growth Of the present year,
and q similar duty Of - cents per
pound ON tobacco raised this year-both
duties to terminate at the raising or a.
abandonment OF the blockade.
Another bill was introduced prohibit
ing the expectation of cotton and tobac-
co, unless in exchange for war munitions
or iron-clad steamers, or other articles es-
sential to war, provided this does not in
olude cotton and tobacco previously pur-
chased by foreign States, and now in their
actual ownership. This act to cease at
the raising of the blockade.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Guerrillas.

Hitherto, because our enemy has been
merely hanging on our borders, We have
opposed him only with large and organi-
zed armies. Now, however, that our ter
ritory is actually invaded, it would seem
that the Inauguration of another system
of defense is imperatively called for
This is fitting time for adopting the
Marion style of warfare. Numerous small
bodies of men, well armed, thoroughly
acquainted with the country, and mount
ed upon feet horses, are capable of in
flicting vast amount of injury upon an
invading enemy, by intercepting his CON-
muncations, cutting off his trains, and
surprising his scouting and foraging par
ties. A few thousand men, organized
into guerrilla bands, under active and
enterprising leaders, can do more to har-
rass the enemy than five times their
number, massed as single body, could
hope to accomplish. We trust that the
Government will encourage the forma-
ton of such bands by issuing commits
sions TO those who may be disposed to
engage in them, and that it will soon be
impossible for the enemy to move, ex-
cept in force, beyond his own lines
The largest army, in process Of time,
must melt and dwindle away under the
incessan. attacks and alarms of a swarm
Of determined guerrillas.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
The Mails.

We were without paper mails this week
Tuesday and Wednesday, and about three
thirds of the time the connection is bro
ken somewhere between Knoxville and
Richmond. Indeed, one through mail n
week from that direction is now an ave-
rage. Revolutions are, proverbially, pro-
gressive-but some things growing out of
the revolution seem to be travelling on an
inverse course. The Postmaster General
may be a good-sized brick himself; yet
we are obliged to believe that his Depart
,ent needs complete overhauling and
thorough ventilation. Such confusion,
want Of system and regularity, and mis-
conception of duty, never existed in any
branch of the public service before. Six
months ago such things were execusable.
Now there has been ample time to put
the machine in good order; but instead
Of improving, it is daily growing worse,
and people, contrasting the facilities and
certainties of the past with the irregu-
larities and inconveniences of thepresent,
are arriving at conclusions not at all COM
plimentary to the working capacities of
the concern. The Department needs two
or three good, acticalsupervisory agents
to look along interior lines as well as the
main ones, and see where additional ia
cilities should be granted, what routes
and offices should be discontinued, and
the abuses that exist. Such work would
remunerate the Department and serve
the public largely.
We have no disposition to complain
over unavoidable mishaps, but simply de-
sire to call attention to palpable defects
and abuses in the most important branch
of the public service, and to ask our Sem
ators and Representatives in Congress to
impress the fact upon the Government
that the miserable Encouragement and
deficiencies in postal matters is doing
more to disintegrate the people and de-
stroy confidence, than any other cause
And to insist that it is about time officials
under the Confederate Government, high
and low, were made aware that they are
just as responsible for a faithful, honest
and accommodating discharge of their
duties as under the old order of things
n condition of their position, we regret to
say, not a few ofthem don't seem to appre-
ciate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Proposition for an Armistice.

A ridiculous story has obtained circu-
lation that proposition for an armistice
had been made, coming from the Fede-
raj side, looking to an adjustment Of the
quarrel between the North and the South
on the basis of special and ample guaran-.
tees to the latter for the protection and
expansion of the institution of slavery
We have no idea there is particle of
truth in the report. We suspect the be-
lief is beginning to permeate the North
ern mind that the South cannot be over
run and subjugated, and that protrac-
ton of hostilities will ultimate in the de
struction of both sections; but they are
not quite convinced yet. The North is
still, to great extent, laboring under the
delusion inculcated by Andy johnson,
Horace Maynard, and the lesser traitors
who follow in their wake, that there is
large Union sentiment all over the South,
waiting an opportunity to manifest itself.
That delusions however, is being dispell-
ed by the grand and sublime uprising Of
the people from the Potomac to the Rio
Grande. Nothing but the divisions and
disaffection in the border regions induced
the North to enter upon work which
any man of ordinary capacity must have
seen would fail. Oh, no-the Northern
mind is'not convinced yet, but it will be
before the expiration of three months
and then we shall begin to hear of armis-
tees, peace propositions, and compro'
misses. We haven't quite reached that
point yet; and we again caution the peo-
pie to give no heed to rumors fabricated
to discourage volunteering and toprevent
the country from putting forth its whole
strength TO meet the emergency which is
llnon il.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Fight in Missouri,

We have reports of bloody and des-
perate fight at Elm Horn, Missouri, near
the Arkansas border, between the Con-
federate forces under General Van Dorm,
and the Federals 10000 strong. The
fight commenced at 10, a. m, on the 18th,
and ragged until dark. The Confederates
slept on the field that night, having dri-
ven the enemy from their position. Loss
heavy on both sides. OF the Confederates
Gen. McCulloch and Coils. Mcintosh and
Hebert were killed, and Gems. Price and
Slack wounded-the latter MORALLY. Gen.
Prices wound slight. Gen. Van Dorm re-
newed the fight on the morning of the
Sth, the report says with success, and that
the Federals were retreating with the
Confederates in pursuit. The victory, if
one has been achieved, we are afraid was
dearly purchased. We shall await par
ticulars with anxiety.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Army of the Mississippi.

The Memphis Appeal Of Sunday says;
We publish this morning, the order OF
Gen. Beauregard assuming command of
the Army Of the Mississippi, issued from
his headquarters at jackson, Tennessee.
The exact limits of his department, which
is distinct, it appears, from Gen. Sidney
johnson, is not known to us.
Gems. Polk and Bragg will be connected
with him in command Of the army--the
former making his headquarters at Hum
boldt and the latter probably at Mem
phis
As affairs now progress, we may well
expect that Gen. Beauregard will very
soon perfect the organization and dis
cipline of his army and increase its num-
bers to such an extent, that it will com
pare favorably in efficiency to the Army
of the Potomac.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Bledsoe County.

Bledsoe, and other counties lying on
the Cumberland range, are being annoyed
with Lincoln depredators and bushwhack-
srs from the Kentucky border, two thirds
Of whom are refugees from East Tennos-
see. At the commencement of the war
nearly every family in the rich valley of
the Sequatche could boast one or two
good guns-these were all given up to the
State, and the valley is now at the mercy
OF any marauding band that may swoop
down upon them, while most of, their
guns, we suspect, are rusting in idleuess
at Knoxville. Had the people been al
lowed to retain their arms, they could
hold the valley and protect their persons
and property from force offive thousand
men. With all respect for the authorities,
disarming the loyal citizens, particularly
Of the border counties, was most miser.
able mistake.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Gems. FLOYD and Pillow.

The President has suspended these Of
fcers from their commands. The dis
match conveying the intelligence follows:
Richmond, March 1.-The President
sent in q message TO Congress today. stat
ipe that he had suspended Generals Floyd
and Pillow from their commands, until
they give more satisfactory account of
their action at Fort Donelson.
He says that neither the reports of
Gen. FLOYD or Gen. Pillow, state that re-
irforoements were asked for, nor that the
position could not be evacuated and the
whole army saved, as well as part-nor
i Il shown on what authority two Senior
Generals abandoned responsibilities by
transferring their command to a junior
officer.
The Official report of the naval action in
Hampton Roads on Saturday and Sunday
last has been received. Our combined
squadron had only 81 guns, while the
Federal frigate Cnloberland had "a, the
Congress so, the 81. Laurence so, the Mn
uescta and Roanoke, each, 40, besides the
Newport News batteries, and a small stea-
mer armed with heavy rihed gun. The
engagement lasted three hours.
The flag OF the Congress and the sword
of rs commander are now in the Navy
IJenartrnent,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
More Battles 'Expeoted.

From information in our possession, not
proper to disclose, we believe series of
battles will soon be fought which will de-
termine the occupancy of the Mississippi
Valley. Gen, Beauregard, The Joshua of
the war is hard at work preparing for tho
trial and we have high confidence in the
result. In the mean time, let the people
rally--the men Of the hills and valleys,
Of the mountains and plains--to succor
and sustain the gallant spirits who are
nobly perilling all TO drive the insolent
invader from our soil y
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Albert Sydney Johnston.

The following comes from Richmond
under date of the 10th;
Congress discussed the operations of
Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston in Tennes-
see. A warm and lengthy debate ensued.
Mr.. Adkins. of Tennessee, said nearly ev-
cry member of the Tennessee Legisla-
tuye had signeda petition for the removal
of Gen. Johnston from the Tennessee De-
partment The petition has been laid be-
fore the President.
We think it likely Gen, Johnston de-
serves censure; but don't think the MEM
bers of the Tennessee Legislature are the
proper parties to bestow it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
The Situation at New Madrid.

OpeClul Oisphteu W pho fhonhPhis A PN""J
New MADRID, March 81 via Union City,
March l0.)-The enemy at this point is
reported today to be thirty thousand
strong.
Gen. McCowr's command continues to
hold them in check.
Skirmishing between the pickets is CO.
ing on all the time, but only few have
been injured on our side. The loss of the
enemy is reported considerable each day.
Our troops are buoyant and hopeful.
A great battle is certain to ensue at this
point.
Gen. McCown has his batteries in fine
condition.
Every able. bodied man should at once
take the field. Ii. 5. b.
Reports Thursday morning say a des-
perate fight is progressing at New Ma
drid.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Exemption of Postmasters.

As there are numerous applications to
the Post-ofice Department upon this sub
iect, the Richmond Examiner is requested
TO state that Postmasters are exempt from
militia duty, but only such assistants or
CLERKS as are ordered or authorized by the
Postmaster General. These arc only al.
lowed when, in addition to tho services of
the Postmaster, they are absolutely re-
quirodby the business Of the office.
EE- We have received from q reliable
source at Richmond, a letter containing
highly encouraging intelligence in regard
to the plans and policy Of the Confeds-
rate Government. We tell our Southern
friends to be Of good cheer. The star
Of your country is ascending, and will
soon eliminate in blaze Of glory such
as has seldom beamed upon the world.
And by the same token we admonish the
disailected to abandon their foolish pre-.
juGces and take sides with their section
to cease longing after the Aesh.pots of
Egypt, and join with us, heart and soul,
in the great work. Otherwise, the hour
is rapidly approaching when they will be
found calling upon the hills and noun.
tains TO hide them from the scorn and in
diqnation Of their fellow man.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
The Stampeders.

The poor Unionites who nave recently
decamped to Kentucky, are in a bad fix.
Their Lincoln allies, having nothing to
spare in the provision line, are turning
them back, and hundreds Of the poor
devils are now starving and freezing in
the mountains. The miserable traitors
about the towns and villages, who have
been continually lying to and deceiying
these ignorant and unfortunate men, de-
serve the gibbet. "'"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Tho blockade.

The Savannah Nc,0s, Of the 18th, has dis
patch from Charleston stating that the
steamship Catawba, from Havana, had
run the blockade on the 9th, and was dis
charging her cargo Of valuable merchan-
disc at the Charleston wharf. Mr.. Yam
cey had arrived OF Havana. The steam
ers Vanderbilt and Florida, from New
Orleans, and several sailing vessels, from
Mobile and New Orleans, arrived safe at
Havana.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Gen. e. Kirby Smith,

This distinguished officer, who has been
assigned to the command of the military
department of East Tennessee, arrived at
Knoxville last Saturday morning. We
shall now confidently look for the adop-
ton Of such measures as will secure East
Tennessee from invasion, and promptly
put down the sentiment of disloyalty,
which has been rather jubilant under the
recent Federal successes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Loss of the Enomy at Fort Donel-
SON

The following Yankee dispatch states
their loss in ono Division Of their army in
the Donelson Aeht. From this We may
form some idea Of the loss in the whole
army:
Chicago, Feb. 25.--The official returns
show 3A killed, 1851 wounded, and 100
missing. in General Netherlands Diyis-
ion, AZ The fight at Forr Donelson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Athens, Friday, March IA, lsea.
The Militia Bill.

A copy of the militia law passed by the
present Legislature, will be found in our
columns, Its provisions are important,
and should command general attention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
The Nashville Post Office.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, March 7, 1862
Editors Confectionery: Please state through
your paper, for the benefit of the Nash
vile refugees, that all letters that have
been mailed for Nashville will be deliv-
cred at the Chattanooga Post Office.
Very respectfully
w. D. McNISH.
Late p. NJ, Nashville.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
A Chance for Investment.

We want to borrow one thousand dol
lars in good current bank bills, at SO per
cent. interest, payable when the South
ern Confederacy shall be subjugated by
the Northern vandals. Walk up, you
nnnitalistsl-O tLord Mss LateLLqenoer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Ataeus gust.
TERMS:

Two DoLLARs YEAR, payable in advance.
Announcing names Of candidates for ofice $500,
plsh.
Obituary Notices over tWslye lines, charged at
the regular advertising rates
Observation-Disclosures to promote the phi
yate ehds or interests Of Corporations, Societies,
Schools or individuals, will be charged as Adver-
tisements.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Forest Hill Academy.

The half session expires today. We are
pleased to learn that the School, though
not as large as it should be, is progressing
finely under the charge of Mr.. NEWMAN.
Those who desire to send should be ready
to commence with the half session which
will begin on Monday next, the 18th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Senator.

The Dalton Times Of the 9Th inst. an.
nounces that Gov. Brown has appointed
Dr. john W. Lewis Confederate States
Senator, in place Of Mr. Toombs, to servo
Ill rev' meeting Of thoIcglsla,ure.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Wagons and Teams Wanted

Quarter Master MORGAN, Knoxville, adj
vertises for 100 four-horse wagons and
teams, for which the Cash will be paid.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
brilliant Naval Figh

The first naval fight has resulted most
gloriously for the Confederates. See tel
egraphic column.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-03-14
Gen. Braee--.Memnhia

Gen. Bragg is in command Of the SO.
eond Grand Division of the Army Of tho
Mississippi Valley, and has placed tho
city Of Memphis under martial law.