Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1863-08-15
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From the Omaha Daily Ncbrask Ian.

Memphis, Aug. 8.-The Mobile News of
Sd Of. August, lamenting the state of feel.
ing among the people of Miss, says we
have multitude Of reports horribly det-
rimental to the character and patriotism
Of the people. In many parts Of Alabama
aad Mississippi some Of them are too dis.
graceful to print. A portion of our peo>
pie have gone stark mad they are has.
,ard Southerners and recrea ut Confe!er.
ates, men of mark, leaders Of the people,
the eye of the public is upon them, &C.
The News also says from accounts that
reach u.s. women of this trying time are
the only men among them. It is pretty
certain that the rebel statement to the
effect that Dick Taylor had defeated
Banks and captured 5000 prisoners is
seanard. Gen. Banks was at Vicksbur,
two weeks ago in consultation with Gen,
Grant, and knew nothing Of his having
been defeated n
j. Washington, Aag. 1l.-It is stated that
the army of the Potomac is being in~
creased at the rate Of 1000 per day by
drafted men. -
Gen. Meade has issued an order holding
the people ten miles on each side Of the
Alexandria r. r., responsible for any
dcprcdations on tho road by guerri'as-
In case Of any. injury, they (citizens) are
to be impressed as laborers to repair
damages If these measures should no,
stop depredations the General Command
ing will direct that the entire inhabitants
of the country along the road will be put
across the lines and their property taken
for Government use.
Corin'h Miss, Aug 5.-Mobile papers
of the 3l>t ult says Gen. Johnston had
made visit to Mobile for the purpose of
inspecting the Notifications aud deiences.
1t is stated on good authority that his
army has lost fully 10000 by desertion
since the fall Of Ficksburg, and dcserton
is still going on. The papers make grave
complaints Of the suffering in the rebel
army caused by recent movements. The
citizens Of Miss, are said to be despou
1ent. Several arrests have been made oil
those reported TO be connected with secret
societies having for their object the return
of the State to the Union. The funeral
Of Iancey took place at Montgomery on
the 2o,b uit. HIS death created pro,
found feeling Of SORROW.
Washington, Aug. ll.-During a recen,
visit to New York, Secretary Chase, on
consultation with capitalists of that city,
has determined to continue the sales of
5>2Os till after ten days notice to the pab.
lie of discontlnuance. No doubt is enter
tanned Of the ability Of the Secretary to
procure all the funds necessary for sue.
cessiul prosecution of the war.
New York, Aug 1.-THE draft is
nearly completed in the Western part of
the State. A revision of the enrolment
has been ordered in the lst and 9th Con-
gressional districts, and drafting in them
will commence in about two weeks.
Washington, Aug. H.-Commssione
Dole has gYae to Kansas to make preli
minary arrange meats for the remov.! Of
Indians from that State.
Newbern, n. C., Aug. l0-The Union
lists in eastern North Carolina are to hold
great mass convention Ia few DAYS for
the purpose of invoking our Government
to send a sufficient force into this dppart-
ment to occupy Raleigh. Wilmington and
Weldon, in order to force the rebel arm,
to abandon Virginia, and thus restore
these two great States to the Union at
once
Cairo, Aug. ll.-Gunboats arr being
prepared to CO operate with Cen SteeIe's
expedition in Arkansas. A number Of
western regiments have already arrived
tat Helena.
Chicago, Aug 1.-THE Leavenwor.h
Dispatch says that large lot Of mules
have been stolen by the Indians from II.
Craig but were recovered after short
hsh, in which Il number were killed and
wounded on both sides.
Washington, Aug. ll.-A letter receiv.
cd here from Richmond by the last Hag
Of truce boat states that ef Davis con.
tnues quite i'll aud doubts are entertain
cd as 10 his recovery. 1t also states that
Lee has protested against JEFF. Davis
hanging two Federal officers ia retaliation
Tor those hug ~ Burnside, as it involves
the life Of his son, Gen. VIM +. Lee. If
bis wishes are not aceded to he declares
his intention Of throwing up his commits
sion
New York, Aug o.--The Tribune's
correspondent at the Headquarters Army
OF the Potomac Of the It'll. says the Their
mometer there, stood at lO4.
The Tribane's Washington dispatch
says the war with England sensation news,
lately started. has no foanda.ion in truth
The Heralds Washington dispatches
contain n long dispatch to the effect that
Mr.. Clay, our Minister at st Petersburg,
has entered into treaty with Russia, on
behalf Of the United States, assuring to
Russia that in the even. Of war being de,
elared against her On the Polish question.
the United States would declare war
against France aud England.
A treasure of husband carries the
baby; a treasure of wife never asks for
money; a treasure of a son has money in
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