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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21
PROSPECTS FOR THE WEST.

An inquiry uppermost in many minds
is, how will this war and the return Of
peace affect western interests and prospe,
rity7 All business has been so disturbed
and unsettled that it is dificult to say what
interest the composure Of affairs will
leave uppermost, and what localities will
be particularly favored by peace Yet,
there are many indications OF healthy
reaction in favor Of the Great VEST
Large emigrations are periodical. They
need some powerful and exciting impetus
to set them in motion. Once started they
become contagious. With the return Of
peace the country will be ripe for changes
in business and localities. Already there
is a perceptble tide setting in to the West
The Homestead Law will stimulate it, by
the inducements which it offers to the
hardy settler, and to the thousands who
have been unfortunate and become involv-
ed in business transactions. That law
makes the far west an asylum to all who
are oppressed by unrelenting creditors
The recent discoveries Of rich gold
mines in the Northwest will have its effect
in exciting the public mind and encourage
ing the spirit of enterprise and specula.
ton. The certainty Of Pacific Railroad
adds new and important inducements to
settlers in the new territories through
which it will pass.
Bat the war will be more marked than
all else in its effects upou the enterprise
and spirit of our people. The thousands
of our best youth engaged for long time
in war, will in great measure become
aliena,ed from Old scenes and old business
relations. They will love change and seek
a new field of enterprise and speculation.
A home in the West, improved by the
means they can command, wAl offer life
Of the greatest independence and congo
niality.
Then again, to meet the unusual expen-
ses of the war, mill ons OF treasury notes
acting as circulating medium have been
created That much has been added to
the currency of the country. The ueu aud
enlarged business operations connected
with the war, find use and employment
for this money. Bat when peace is res
tored-the army disbanded or greatly
reduced-the greater portion Of this mon
ey will become SO much idle capital. The
legitimate commerce and trade of the
country will not absorb it. 1t must he
employed somewhere, and the only means
Of employment will be by investments in
stocks and real estate. These things indi-
cate revival of emigration and ia.
creased value to real estate in the West.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21
CONGRE SSiONAL,

Speaking Of Congressional nominations
in this District The Fort Dodge Repubitcan
says:
On the Democratic side, we have heard
but one or two names mentioned. Robb
Of Sioux City, and Hull of Boonsboro -
We presume the candidate, whoever he
may be, will be taken from that wing Of
the party favorable to the vigorous prose,
cutlon Of the war, for the preservation Of
the Union. Robb is decidedly the ablest
man they have in the District, as well as
the most popular.
We appreciate the fiattering notice of
friend Logan, but disclaim any thooght of
running for Congress. We have no aspi-
lations in that direction.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21
FOR THE MINES.

The Bitter Root valley which, is attract
ing such general attention by its rich and
extensive mines, Is no nmbug-it is not
| cried up for specializing purposes. We
base this opinion not upon rumor, Or letter
extracts, but upon the solemn assurance
of reliable men-men who have passed
years 10 that country, and had the dust
isith them t, attest the truth Of their assur
ances.
In addition to this the La Barges, and
others, who have passed more or less of
their time for years in the immediate re-
gion Of the mines, engaged in fur trading,
have invested large fortunes in mining
outfits, taken them to the Upper Falls of
the Missouri, and there opened store
That poin. is accessible by boat and from
there to the Mines. $50 miles, they are
running line OF Stages.
These men knou whether or not there is
gold there, and in what quantities. If
there is not abundance Of gold these men
would not invest fortunes in material that
would be unavailable, aud dead loss
One Of the Regular Miners Line of
Beats the Emiiie is daily expected from
above. She will leave SIOUX CRY again
for the mines on the Goth of July. Let
those who intend to visit tho mines this
season, BY the river route, remember this
fact and be on hand.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21
Expose the Corruptionists.
The following sentiments are Gin

The following sentiments are clipped
from the Chicago Journat. 1t is doubtless
unnecessary for US to add that the ,Jo"rAal
and Inquirer, are each very prominent
Republican newspapers:
The Washington correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says an effort will
soon be made to have Congressional in
vestigation of tho recent frauds at the
Phlladel phia Arsenal. The facts, as re-
ported to the War Department, are almost
incredible, and calculated to bring disgrace
on all engaged in the nefarious transact
tons. Hundreds Of thosands Of dollars
worth OF blankets, condemned as utterly
unit for service, were never removed from
the establishment, but merely transferred
from one room to another. re inspected
and passed These blankets ale hardly
able to bear their own WEIGHT, and it is by
such frauds that our hospitals are filed
with thousands Of languishing and dying
soldiers. As the facts are becoming
known, the greatest ind gnation is ex.
pressed towards the cormorants and plum
derers and their official allies who are base
enough, i'll an hour like this, to furnish
our brave soldiers with blankets that
would be rejected from well regulated
stable as horse covers"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21
Wendell Paillips and the President

The following is an extract from n re-.
cent speech by Wendell Philips. 1t con-
tains about as much treason as words can
contain:
"The President, with servile, lick spit
tic haste. runs before he is bidlen to re-
woke the Hunter proclamation II Hun.
ter bad issued pro slavery proclamation,
be sure the government would have waited
for red tape. 1t showed the old pro- s'a-
very leaning of the Government. Mr..
Phillips believed that President Lincoln $
decree in relation to the Hunter procla-
nation had !oat quarter of the chances
OF preserving the Union. What were the
ant-slavery people to do now ? They
must educate public opinion, that was all,
and force the government up to tie proper
an,ig!avery point Emancipation won't
save the Union nov; coa6scation wont
save It,"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21

The reconsideration Of The Emancipa-
lion hill-which Was defeated on the form
or attempt to pass it by y nays to Il yeas
was on Wednesday cared, on Mr.. Tor
ters motion, by the emphatic majority OF
- 10 65 !! There's progress for you!--N
Y. 1ribHae
Yes Progress towards National bank
ruptcy National anarchy National de-
gcnevaey, aud permanent National debt.
An old lady upon picking up news
paper, saw al obituary notice OF gentle.
man whom she knew; in which 1t was
stated that he died in the Lord. All, me,
she exclaimed, ] always aaid that he wo d
never die in his bed
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21


Let us not be- misunter. TODD 1t is be-
cause we love our govern ment that We
would guard it; it is because we hate re-
beIlion that we would furnish it no reason.
able preteXt or just defence, either on the
American continent or elsewhere among
the friends Of liberty the world over. We
would relax no effort 0 crush out rebellion
or maintain the American Union in all
It's integrity, strength and grandeur, uDder
any circumst auCes which may occur; but
we would resist any encroachments upon
the government in one section Of the
Union as soon as another, for the simple
and sufficient reason that the Constitution
and liberty caunot lie preserved 70 the
people except by the sacred observance Of
the fundamental law Of our free govern
ment within Ill the limits Of its lurisAc'
Il ~, We are waging q war for the pro-.
lection OF liberty, for permanent p ace
and !nter'ity, for the constitutional equal.
ity and independence Of States and people
ard those objects should not be contOund-
ed with propositions for reckless Inscriptions
of power, for di~nb"di"nce to law, and de-.
hance Of all the legal restraints which
stand between US and revolution iuvalv
ing ultimate despo'ism OF anarchy - M.
4rTUirf Mars
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21

[From the Omaha Republican !

! has broked out in six North Carolina req
lmenis. They were surrounded by Mssis.
slppl and Alabama troops in superior
numbers, disarmed and placed in confue.
ment.
letter from the Army of the Potomac
gives camp rumor, that an Irish regis
ment, which attempted to desert from the
rebel army, reached Mechanicsyiile bridge.
but being fired Oh by our pickets, returned
and were put under arrest.
A letter to the Philadelphia Press states
that deser'ers arrive daily and report great
numbers ANXIOUS to reach our lines. They
are not only North Carolina men, but
from every rebel State
Washington, June i3.-Mr. Pierce Su.
7 pcrntendent of cotton lands in Gen. Hun.
tar department. arrived here to- day. He
left Charleston Wednesday, Our forces
had occupied James Island uAder protec-
ton Of the gun boats
The Confederate force in Charleston had
been greatly augmented. Deserters state
that 1000 Of Beauregards Corin,h army
had reached there within a few days, and
that every preparation was making for
stubborn defense Of the city.
When Mr.. Pierce left, it was the opinion
Of Cummodoie Dupont that our attack
could not safely be made until we had
stronger force.
There was heavy firing by the enemy
during part Of Tuesday. No apprehen-
sIoEa OF danger from AN attack on our
troops.
Front Royal, Va, June l3.-The result
OF the Port Republic battle, as far as as,
certancd, is as follows Many thought to
be missing are doubtless badly wounded,
and necessarily left On the field in our re,
treat before superior numbers. The rebel
! forces engaged mostly Western regiments,
who fought heroicaIy an enemy more than
five times their number for four hours,
and then reiterated IN oldrr, except one or
two regiments, which were surrounded,
aud forced to take to the mountains. The
Seventh Indiana, which left fredericksburg
800 strong, Numbered Tut lao after the
fight. I he Twenty ninth aud Thirty SIKH
Ohio also lost heavily.
Washington, June iJ.-The Senate yes.
day confirmed Gustayus kocner, of Ill.,,
Minister to Spain.
Memphis June j-Cousiderable alarm
is Iy.t among Tie whites Of Critenden
, county, Arkansas. opposite this city III
rorsnnucnre ui the di.covorv Of Ios;,n
On tho ,,arr nt sa,rraI hnadrsd norroo. ~
,Lot ro3n,v tn rnn and claim EadarSI'
nro.cc,ion' There ar. ,,h.ap, fnur ,bonsanJ
ne,,n.s in the conniv and hnt a fsw hun.
Lrea whites s,o. a. - hn,, ..rr;rad ho.a
~, d.a,,,;,'l !, ..r,. - ran,a;,, "N''
= W.,h'n,,,on Jnna IL tnoor,,o.o rs,,
sI,w rho [,sn,r.;es nf ,ho ha,,Ia -, Dr.,
r.,,lr;, -, L. ~ t:fI.., ,,,'sI ~,
n,;s.irn
IE.n,,,bec &C ,h;s data ba,a hoo go
I ro:vef fran, tI,rl.cI, bv tho Wo- Den.r,-
men, n.,,,.,,ard's army, 10 s,;II snr-
j nos,t n he in The yiriuitv Of OkoIon,
ar1 C,Ir,'l,,s
ns,n,,.b.s from, tho p,,o,c,c -ooo;,o3
fl. oEnInaII ,l,;, @y',,;,,. ;,d;r,t, an on;a,
in front Of Richmond. ''''
lu,venvor,h ynnn y Tho r-o
/ State Senate se,,in, - n cnn,, nf InaS
neachm,nt have f.~,d Iohn " p,I;,',
SECRETARY or State g,iI,v ~; a Xxx 49,,
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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21

Tie liabilities Of the Southern gonfed.
eracy are reported as upwards Of $!lo,.
100000.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21
SIOUX CITY, IOWA:
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE q
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONvEN-
TION.

The Democracy Of Iowa are hereby re-
auested to meet in Convention by delegates
from the several counties, on THURS
DAY, THE 18th DAY OF JULY, at the
Capitol in Des Moines, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the several
State Offices, to be elected in October,
viz: Secretary of State, Auditor of State,
Treasurer of State, Register of the State
Land Office, and Attorney General; and
TO transact such other business as may
come before them.
The basis Of County representation will
be one delegate for every one hundred
votes cast for Stephen A. Douglas, in
1860, aud one for every fraction over fifty.
According to rule adopted at a former
State Convention, no county can be rep
resented BY proxy.
The several Democratic County Com
mittees throughout the State are requested
to call County Conventions, or to take
such measures for the election of delegates
to the State Convention, as may be Accord
ing to usage in their respective counties
According to usage, the Convention viii.
be called to order at | o'clock, = NJ, Of
the day designated in the call.
By order OF Democratic State Executive
Com mit.ee.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-06-21

Major John n. Corse, of Burlington,
has been promoted to q Lieut.. ColoueL
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Washington Items.

WAsuiNdroN, Jan. G.-lt is said that
the introduction Of the Homeopathic
practice Of medicine has raised some
what Of a commotion among uany regu-
lar surgeons of the army.
Commissioner Dalo will soon leave for
the West on business Of importance with
the Indian tribes.
1t seems that definite, though in
formal mode for tho exchange Of prison.
ers mas been inaugura.sd. The prompt
rsciprocation by the Southern authori-
ties will soon he followed by our Go
vernmcnt in forwarding another large
party for similar corresponding return.
Circumstances in the case of Colonel
Kerrigau have transpired within q few
days, which fix upon him, without doubt.
the fact of his having furnished informa-
ton to tho enemy, as previously alleged
Measures have been taken addition
ally to guard against tie communication
of information to the rebels, especially
through female agency
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Latest from Port ROyal-.-Success.
full Advance OF FederalS.

New York, Jan 6.-The steamer
Vanderbilt has arrived with Port Royal
advices to the morning Of the Sd. She
brings 3, 697 bales of Sea Island Cotton.
Gen Stevens Brigade arrived on the
main land on the 1st inst, and took pos
session Of the rebel batteries after a
short resistance. in which the troops
were aided by the gunboats in Smelling
them. Gen. Stsvens followed up his
SUCCESS to within 8 miles of the Charles
ton Railroad. A flag Of truce was re-
csived from the rebels, requesting per-
mission to bury their dead, and any hour
was granted them for the purpose. when
they fell back on their fortificatiens,
which are said to be very extensive and
defended by from 1000 to $4,000
men under Gen. Pope, Their loss is
unknown. Our force was $500 .mcn,
and we had only eli hit wounded, includ-
ing Major Watson. of the sth Michigan,
Gen Stevens now holds pos
session of the main land. and awaits
from the North to pre-
coed.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
THE GREAT REBELLION
Federal Victory at Huntersville,
Virginia...Capture OF Stores.

CINCINNATI. Jan. GA special dis
patch to the Gazette, from Huttonsville.
Va. says, IN expedition consisting Of
400 of the 25th Ohio. 800 of the I'd
Virginia, and 40 of Bracken's cavalry,
sent out by Gen. Milroy to attack Hun
tervills, was wholly successful. They
attacked the enemy on Saturday morn
ing. consisting of four hundred cavalry
and three hundred militia. After Skin
mishiug an hour the enemy retreated,
with the loss of eight killed and wounded.
On our side none. Eighty thousand
dollars worth of army stores were cap
tured and destroyed
The Commercially despatch from Hut
tonviIle says, Huntersville was depot
for rebel supplies for Western Virginia.
Their cavalry was armed with Sharp's
carbines. and attacked Us two miles from
Huntcrsville. We drove them from
point to point. Finally they beat a
hasty retreat out Of town as We charged
through it Their supplies, consisting
Of $50 bbls. -four. 800 sated beeves,
5000 lbs. salt, large quantities OF sugar,
coffee, rice. bacon, and army clothing
worth from twenty-five to thirty thou
sand dollars WAS entirely destroyed. We
captured large number of Sharp's car
bincs. sabrcs, pistols. etc The Stars
and Stripes we're left floating over the
Court House. Our troops returned to
Huttonville in fine spirits.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
No Eastern Malls.

Owing to the destruction of Big Cscapon
Bridge, near Hancock, by the rebels, we have
not been able to receive an eastern mail since
Saturday last.
This is an inconvenience that we do not
like, especially when it could have been easi-
ly prevented.
We arc not very we'll versed in military
tacticts, but common sense teaches us that if
the officers who had command of the troops
who were in the engagement had been with
their men in place Of being in our city, that
the bridge would not have been destroyed,
nor would there havo been any interruption
to Railroad communication between this city
and Hancock.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Comsol zion for the Sick.

Considering the enormous mum Der of
youps NJ DIS that our medical colleges
turn out every year, We certainly ought
Gf there be any virtue in regular
physicking, y to be a much healthier
people than we are. But the bills Of
mortality do not shorten as the list Of
doctors leugthsns. Quite the reverse
Shall we say then with Macbeth. Throw
physic to the dogs, I'll none of it -
No, that will not do Nature, when
attacked by disease. needs an ally to
sustain her. An ally, remenbe not
= depicting agent, that helps the disease
and exhausts her energies. We verify
believe that most Of the drugs admins
tered in acute diseases have this effect.
Such, however, is not the operation of
one medicine now generally used in this
country for complaints of the stomach,
liver aud bowels. We mean Holoway's
Pills. OF course. our readers are aware
that both the Ointment and Pills which
bear the name Of that distinguished ply.
stefan and philanthropist. are IN the
highest possible reputs all over the
world; but we have only had an oppor-
tuniry to witness the etfert of the pills
It gives US pleasure to testify to their
efficacy. In dyspepsia and liver CON-
plants they uuquestionably work the
most marvellous cures. Nay. VIC will
even On 50 far as t" say that with this
remedy within their reach. no man or
woman need ever be troubled with dys.
pepsia. The pills remove the distros,
at the stomach, and restore the strength
and appetite with rapidity that is re-
ally astonishing. The curative actor
aeems to BE- the Same in all cases, with
out reference to age, constitution or sex
Such. at least, is the conclusion to which
our experience and observation point -
New York Adrocate.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 5.-The
teamboat George Washington left Old
Point at IL o'clock this morning. pro-
ceeded up James River about 8 miles
beyond Newport News, where the Rebel
steamer Northampton was met with the
Union prisoners from Richmond. They
stepped on board, under the protection
of the national flags as the roll Of their
names was called. and such happy look
ing men are seldom seen.
The George Washington arrived here
on her return at about half past Eve
o'clock. and the Baltimore boat, which
was detained for the purpose, took the
released prisoners to Baltimore. The
number released is about 24O and al
most all of them were taken At the bat
tie of Bull Run.
On arriving here, all vino needed
clothing were Immediately supplied by
the Quartsrmasters Department.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
building, which were greatly needed. The

building, which were greatly needed. The
vouchers for said expenditures are ready for
examination by the proper committee.
No provision has been made for the paw
meut of counsel for the State liz the cane of
Emanuel Myers. trust the matter will re-.
ceive your attention.
l herewith transmit copies OF the CORES
pondence between this department and com.
missioners from certain Of the States now in
rebellion against our government. trans
init, also, copies of resolutions passed by
several State Legislatures, and which /
have been requested to lay before you.
This is the last communication which
shall have the honor of submitting to the
General Assembly. In short time shall
exchange the cares of Office for the quiet Of
my home. During my incumbsnry of the
position to which four years ago I was called
by the people Of the State, I have found its
duties. In very many cases, extraordinary
perplexing and harrassing to an unusual
degree, and I shall be able to leave them
with no ordinary amount of pleasure. What
ever may have been my shortcomings in
their performance, am persuaded you will
believe me when assert that in every case
have sndeavorsd to do that which l thought
was right.
For whatever Of COOL the Great Dispo,er
of Events has made me the instrument, and
for whatever OF error the fsllibilitv Of nv
judgment has led me to commit, during my
term Of office, am content to await the Just
verdict of my fellow-citizens. when peace
and sober counsels. experience and calm rea.
son, shall enable them to approve without
pa'tiality and to condemn without preju-
dice.
1t affords me great satisfaction, in closing
this communication, to bo able to congrstu-
late the General Assembly, and the penple
Of the State that in these perlous times tn.
duties Of this office are shortly to be dis.
charged by one whose discretion, ability.
courage and patriotism insure that he will
guide the fortunes of the State with safety
and honor to her people. earnestly pray
that Heaven will ahundantly help him and
you in the fufllment Of the duties allotted
to you, and that through your united eff;rts
no harm may come to the Common wealth.
Taos. Fl. Hicks.
Executive Chamber, Jan. |, 1862.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-01-09
Destructive COnflagratiOn In Phi.
laaelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6 A dsstruc-
tive fire occurred this afternoon, burn
ing the warehouse of G. W. Lewis, As
south Fourth street above Chestnut, and
the blank book warehouse of WIN Mann.
Total loss over $4,000 Loss Of G
W. Lewis estimated at $25. 900, insur.
aner $500 Wa. Mann's loss nearly
$4,000. insurance $50, 900; Miles &
Son. boot and shoe man ufacturers.
$4,000, by water, partly insured; J
+. Delacroix. carpet dealer. IS. 900. BY
water; Woodward & Co.. tohaccon,sts
occupying No Al. $4,000, by water.
uninsured here; k-an. estate owner,
portion of property. $1,000 insured
7 e entire interior Of Lewis warehous,
was destroyed only the walls left stand
ing Cause Of drc, accidental upsetins
of o stove.