Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-11-14
Sionx City &tgisttr
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IA, 1868.

IT Is fact for which We have abundant
reason to be thankful, that while the
blighting effects Of war are so generally
felt throughout the country, our city is
enjoying an unparalleled condition of
prosperity. 1t is apparent in every de.
partment Of trade, and every branch of
business. Our hotels are literally over.
fowisg, and strangers are every day
forced to seek Accommodations at private
houses. The stores were never 80 we'll
filled with cash customers, and the man is
regarded as very fortunate who can sue
coed in employing carpenter or other
mechanic. Teams are in constant de.
mand At high prices, and laborers, male
and female, are eagerly sought at any
price they choose to demand.
A large share Of this state of things is
unquestionably due to the presence Of the
military, and the large amount of dis
bursements that are being made on Gov.
eminent account-and this fact ought to
be remembered by our citizens. If we
prize the fame and good name Of our city
we should not seek to take advantage Of
the necessities Of those whose presence
contributes so much to our welfare-but
should act towards them generously and
with liberality. Families who have spare
room ought to regard it as duty to &C.
commodate such as canno. be provided
for at the Hotels-while those who have
rooms to let should be content with fair
compensation. This is but simple Justice,
and we shall be chargeable with avsrice
and selfshness if We do not act accor.
dinghy.
But it is not alone to the operations of
Uncle Sam that We are indebted for our
good fortune. There is general condi.
ton Of prosperity never before reached in
our history, independent of any military
operat'ons-and which gives every prom
Use Of permancy-an immense trade is
constantly going Oh with the surrounding
country which is rapidly increasing and
extending. Substantial improvements are
being made, and property is steadily and
beautifully advancing in value, Our peo-
pie have grown wiser by the experience of
1867, and are prepared to guard agains.
the memorable initiation which led to so
many wild schemes of speculation, extra,
vsgence and ruin. All seem to realize
that industry is the only reliable basis of
prosperity,-hencee every one is now found
bending all his energies to the accom-
p'ishment Of something tina, will add to
the material wealth Of the country rather
than to stock jobbng operations in corner
lots and paper town cities
Another important element of success
exists in the fact that the financial crisis
through which we have been passing, has
fixed beyond casil the status Of rival town
interests-while hundreds OF n Northwestern
cities, with high sounding names, made
attractive BY the skill Of the Lilhographer
are left with scarce a stake to mark their
locality, and are remembered only BY
those who have made investments in
constantly sinking fund-Sioux City has
stood the test, and has not only come out
unscathed but has made continued and
uninterrupted advances. 1t is now recog.
nized as the great centre of trade Cor an
extent OF country which few other towns
can claim. No one doubts its success. or
has any apprehension as to the proprietv
OF making permanent. improvements, eth
er for the convenience of business or the
comforts Of home. We have only TO con.
t'nue our efforts in the right direction
be industrious, energetic, and public spir.
tied, act honorably and literally with
those who deal with US, to realize all tha,
that our hopes have ever pictured with
reference to the future Of our young city.
THE NEWS.