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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02
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ofice Comm issarv Of snhsiStence,l
Sioux City. Iowa, June 18th 1864.
SsEAiEh proposals will he received ~ this office
- until IL O'Clock VI on Saturday, July g. 1864,
for furnishing Fresh Beef to the troops draw
ing supplies from this station. lankton aud Yer
million, u. r. for the months Of July, Ananst.
September aud October, 1854 The Beet 10 be Of
good and wholesome quality, in equal proportions
OF pre and hind quarters, the kidn"y tailow taken
out, the neck cut of at the fourth vcrtehral joint
tn. fore legs to be cut of at from three (" four
inches above the knee join, and hind legs from six
to eight inches above the eamhral or hook joint
Beet 10 be delivered at snrh times aud in such
quantities as may be required by competent autho-
rity.
A bond for s., 600 will be required, with resaon-
sible sureties for the faithful performance Of the
contract,
Bids must be In duplicate, with COPY Of this
advertisement pasted al the head of each, sealed
and endorsed OH the outside, proposals for Fresh
Beef
Bidders arc expected TO be present with their
suretias prepare to execute immediately the cor
tract and bond in case Of an award. The bids must
he for sup ,lving all the stations, viz sioux City,
Iowa, and Nermillion and Yankton, II. I, Bids
will not he received for either separately.
NRids will be opened At ths ONCE saturday, July
9th, 1864. At clock r. NJ. The right to reject
nosa i1 60. NELSON, CAP. d c. 50
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02

A pamphle, has been printed in Phila
delphia, showing that Judge Woodward
was elected Governor of PENNSYLVANIA last
fall by over loo, 900 majority Of the legal
voters of the State. The facts and the ar
ray Of figures produced, make clear case
ofthe most s,urendous fraud, which, for
the honor of humanity, it is to be hoped
was never known before. If this pamph.
let does not forewarn to the extent Of fore.
arming the people Of Pennsylvania, they
must have made up their minds to pa.
,'eutly wear the chains the Aboli,ionists
have forged for them. There is but one
remedy, which is to 60 into the next cleo
ton determined to have fair vote or
free fight Argus.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02

Assessors Once, T. =. Tutor nal Revenue,
Sixth pistricl of Iowa.
Marshalliown. Iowa. May 3lst, 1854.
NOTICE is hereby given TO HON it may concern
Y that fram the LIST until the 2sth day Of juno
next. the lists. Valuations and -scss n,epts Of n
{. Hudson. Assistant Assessor Of tho Ath division
OF this District. viii BE- opsn At his office In Sioux
CITY FOR inspection. and that on the I'd Of July. ~
the Court House in Sioux City. the Assessor will
hnar and determine all appeals relative 70 any
erroneous or excessive valns ticna made by said
Assistant Assessor.
in,o& ~ pELos ARNOLD, Assessor.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02

Seventeen births are recorded in Ben.
ton township, Fremont county, and nary
girl. That's bad, sure !-Kuscatins Jour-
nal
NO, sir, it's good thing. The Lord
is determined that the Copperhead race
shall become extinct; hence these gal
babies. The Dads of these poor I" un-
fortuaates are Cops. This looks a lit
tie hard, but they are "obleeged to
stand it. They ought to be " loyal" then
their babies will he all right, and Of
linked y race! Harrington UurAcyc.
God forbid We prefer the girls every
time To "a mixed race" The "mixed
light suit miscegnatjon'sts like the Hauh.
Eye, but give US the wltHe gal babies
!, don't look as though the Lord thought
Distinguishing the Cops that 'cay up
here.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02

This week gold has touched 200. Amid
the clash Of battles this announcement, has
attracted little attention, and yet how
teartully it comes home to the hearlhs
and pockets Of all. With gold at 200, no
matter whether it be caused by tho i'm
perative course of events or by the work.
ing of speculation, the whole current Of
life is changed. The mechanic should
have his wages doubled from what it was
three years ago, to meet the necessities Of
gold at 200. Is it so? If not, be is a
sufferer, and in poverty, Notwithstanding
the story of great prosperity. If, when he
received g 90 per day, it would buy more
than a 90 will now, and who will dispate
the fact? and now he is receiving only
$500, ne is twenty five per cent po"ter
than be was, aud is obliged to stint him.
self and family to that amount, all because
gold is at 200
There is something deeper in oil this
than people ordinarily see. This gold is
the Likelihood running through tho nation.
al veins, a sobtle fluid not TO be tempered
with, ard indicative of the national health.
It may be quickeued for an hour by slim.
ulants, but must go back to steady pulse
in time. Bankers, brokers and tinanciers
are schooled to an instructive knowledge
OF events and effects. They learn their
lessons from sensitive book-the peck.
etbook-and consequently their move
ments during the time Of great excite
mont are well worthy of study. In fact.
Wall street is at this moment the best
spot on the globe to become posted on th.
chances for and agains. us in our great
struggle, and 10 learn the unbiased truth
ungarbled by political newspaper col
umns, or manufactured to suit u mar
ket
We clip the foregoing from Frank Les
lies illustrated Newspaper, a staunch
Administration paper. 1t is candid
and truthful confession. and puts to shame
those deeeitlul Shodd yites who try to de.
ceiye the people with their babb,Dg about
spectators and Copperheads trying to
keep up the price OF gold for political
effect.
The country is being awakened to the
fact that bankruptcy and ruin will be tho
price Of retaining the present Administra.
ton in place, and will see to it that Lin
coin and his parasites ara shorn Of their
power for evil after fourth OF March next
------Ss -
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02

The way Massachusetts gets her volun.
teers will be seen by the following, which
we clip from the indianapolis Sentinel:
NEGRO recruits fof Massachusetts reg.
imen,s passed through the city yesterday
for Kentucky
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-07-02

Sioux City is place. and far exceeds
my most sangu!ne expectations. 1t is
beautifully located on dry bottom. or
rather table land a. the mouth of the
Floyd River, extending back over the
slopes to the north, presenting a variety
of locations to suit the tastes Of all who
desire to make this embryo city their
abiding place.
The business part of the town is well
furnished with stores, hotels, mechanics
shops and saloons, the latter being gotten
up without regard to expense, and run OK.
pressIy for the benefit of the "poor sol
diers, who partake freely of the cordials
SO generously provided for them, with q
look ofgrat'ude truly gratifying to their
generous benefactors. That spicy, gene
rous and staunch Democratic sheet, the
Register. is the general depot for news,
and is constantly visited by the soldiers.
not after the manner Of those who once
visited the Pioneer, but for general infor-
nation and that which doeth the soul
good. The editor, VIM. Frenzy, is all
soul and pluck, and one Of the most joyial,
pleasant, quick witted and easy to. get.ac
qnainted with fellows on the earth The
office was my home during our stay, and
if too much freeness was exhibited on my
part, let it be attributed to the burst Of
joy experienced at meeting with one who
has not the fear Of man before his eyes,
and is resolved to do right let the conse-
quences be what they may. Tira La
RegiSter.-- Correspondence to Flyctte Co.
Pioneer.
Take our hat Major JONES' with our
regrets that it is not better one We
appropriate, so much Of the above as re.
1ers TO us. with becoming humility.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23

important interview Between VT.
seardw and the French Minister.
Correspondence Of The New yo.s World.

Correspondence u the New Yo.s World
WAsHIxerox November II
The following conversation il reported to have
taken place between NJ Thre,Ilard the French
Minister at Washington. and SECRETARY Seward
| report il as il w.s told TO mt:
On bis return from Auburn. Mr.. Seward
eeIved the visit of Mr.. lhrelard. the present
representative Of France After The usual com
pliments on Mr. Lincoln's re election, Mr. Threil-
lara opened the conversation by stating that he
bad recently been informed Of the anxious de.
sire of the government To make peace, aud as the
Emperor had always been the warm advocate OF
that policy he could but congratulate the
Secretary OF State of the course which the
cabinet of Washington seemed inclined TO fol
low
To tKrs- Mr. Seward replied that the idea of
peace with the So Ith had always been the fund4
mef tai idea Of MS government: that the only
difficulty IA tew ~as zs 10 the proper manner
to reach II; that the United States conld not ac-
cept bnmilisting peace, bat that whenever
proposition 10 that effect, maintaining the eigni
", interests and honor OF the nation. would be
offered he would not hesitate in supporting it
with all the influence and power he could
command.
To this the representative Of France replied
that he exceetingl. pleased to find his Ex
cellency thus disposed but that in his estima
ton IL impossible 20 ascertain whether or not
such peace wa- sttaiuabe unless the govern
ment should take The proper steps 10 approach
the South aud open negotiations on shat subject.
Tie further added thst although the government
y! the Emperor had not been fortunate IN it,
efforts TO open relations between the Worth and
the South Il had never receied sten from it,
opinion IA the N stter. and thai &c still Of tie
opinion that this could not eni without try
ing. az least. the ways of diplomacy before
piuuEiug again into the uucerttsnty and Penis Of
an endless var
To this Mr Sesard frankly sdmittei that his
government had been mistaken M thu character
and consequences Of the var With the South
IA DE never intgineJ IL At the rebellion en-
eowed With - much resolution aud vitality: aud
that ne was ready to acknowledge himself in er
that subject
After psotaeted convention the Emhissl
dor OF France left Mr. Seward With renewal OF
the offer - place the services OF he government
~ the disposal OF Mr. Lincoln. tie ssid What
he hal already sAid ia many instances. that the
Emperor ready do All IN his power 10
facilitate negotiations With the South, and that
he would spare neither lime. trouble nor monev ..
IL necessary. 70 attain 20 desirable an end TO
this Mr.. Seward replied that he would see NJ
Lincoln, talk the matter over With him. and
begged the representative Of France To call az ,in
next week this wees Tor answer
FKASCOls
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23
Bridesnsatds.

Next 10 being bride herself. every good
looking young woman likes 10 be a brides maid
Wedlock j thought by large proportion of the
blooming sex to he agious, and much TO the
credit o their courage, fair spinsters are not at
all afraid OF catching It Perhaps the theory
that the affection is communicated BY the cen
tact il correct Certainly we have known one
marriage to lead 10 another. and sometimes TO
such series OF happy events" as TO favor the
belief that matrimony. IA John Van Buren, might
-aY ''runs Ike the cholera
i there anv book entitled "Rules for Brides
maids in secret circulation among young ladies'
1t seems if there must be- for ell the pretty
henchwomen act precisely alike. 30 Tar as oh
clal conduct is concerned. when YOU have seen
bridesmaid YOU have seen the whole fasciua,
ting tribe Their leading duty seems to be to
treat the bride as victim led with garlsnds TO
the sacrifice They consider il necessary TO
eyhort her u "cheer up and stand by" 1t is
assumed, by "a poetic fiction, that she goes in a
state OF fearful trepdsion to the altar. and upon
the whole would rather not Her fair aids pro-
vide themselves with pungent essences, lest she
should fains at the trying moment, which
betWeen you and Us. reader she has more
idea OF doing than she has of flying. IL il true
she sometimes tells them that she "ieels "a If she
would sink into the ear,h." and that they
spond, poor. dear soul, and apply the smelling
bottle bur she goes through her nuptial martyr
dom with iortitude. nevertheless.
la nihe cases ct OF ter the bridegroom IA
more illustrated AN the fragile and lovely
creature 1t his side bnt nobody thinks OF ptying
him, poor fellow AL sympathy. compassion
interest. i concentrated upon the bride. and II
one Of the groomsmen does recommend him TO
take glass OF vine before the ceremony. to
steady his nerves. the advice = given supercil-
iously-ss who should say, what a spoouy you
are old fellow"
Bridesmaids may be considered ~ brides ia
What LAWYERS cal. the "inchotte or ncipient state
They are looking forward 70 that day OF trium
plant veakness when it shall 10 their turn 20 0e
poor dear creatures. aud Preston salted. and
otherwise sustained aud SUPPORTED. a the lac of
nuptal pretences directs LEI u hope lhey riy
not be disappointed
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23
WEDNESDAY, MORNING.. NOVEMBER q


There are many sincere and earnest men Who
eo,ertain the belief that the Administration siil
soon. If 1t has not already. offer tie most liberal
terms 10 The rebel authorities Tor The restoration
Of peace and Union. The proposition II is
stated. will not only embrace general amnesty
10 all vho hsve been engaged IN The REBELLION
Ont a reconstruction Of the Union Upon the sane
stains. or a. near "a possible. that existed before
the secession of the Southern States. including
full guarantee Of all their rights under the Con
.,itution. The argument used TO justify this
overture on ne part Of the party 10 power Is that
the object Of the Government ia the prosecution
Of the war has been and yet Is the overthrow Of
shs rebellion tile Of The people or States
10 rebellion TO their allegiance 70 the Govern
meut-and that eus attained 10 the Ian
guage of Nr LiScoLs, fighting must cease.
Terms OF peace may be proposed by the Admin
isration, but not upon the basis Of restoration
of the old Union. with the hope that they will
be accepted By the rebel authorities. In our judg-
~pent the slavery issue will not De surrendered
By the party ia power. Ifs abandonment. imme
date or prospective. all doubtless be demanded
a. condition OF peace. Will the Southern
people accept that alternative unless com
PEELED 70 do so7 IL the contest on
separation final sud complete. from what they
term hated Union--is it probable they will sur
render institution 10 restore peace and Union.
when its voluntary abandonment might secure
the end they have had in yiewf Ii the Admin
istration should offer liberal terms Of peace. ii
will not be with the expectation that they will be
accepted. but for the purpose OF promoting an
Unioa Of seutimen, ia the North in the support
Of the war. aid 10 strengthens its power. The
effect of such an overture. il apparently fair.
would evidently be to consolidate the North,
aud cause a division Of sentiment in tie South.
Il will be readily seen that double purpose
would be accomplished By such policy. aud the
more generous the terms the more certain lis
success II the party in power really believe
that the Southern Confederaey is shell which
requires only Few hard blows to break into frag
ments-if il thinks hat subjugation is not only
possible bat Irobable-we have but little faith
there will be any proposal for ihe adjustment OF
the difficulties OF the country that will place the
rebel States la the same relations to the Govern
ment that existed before The rebellion. We con
eede that the Administration nov afford TO
be liberal. having renewed their hold upon power.
but we doubt both their wisdom and magnaninn-
ity ia that regard The war could have been
stopped and the Union restored long ago if there
had been an homes, effort 20 secure those ends
and this tact forces upon us the conviction that
nothing but necessity will induce a more geaer
aus policy nov. although sincerely hope that
such counsels NAV prevail
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23
From the wAshinyton Republican.
a sad Case OF seduction.

During the incipient stsges OF the rebellion the
utmost efforts tde bv the coB-pirstors 10
ain over 10 their cause the on ers OF the regular
army Circular. we're sent TO them offering pro
motion aud other inducements 10 bring them
under the bsnner 0 { the insurgents. Those who
belonged - the rebel states we're with some
honorable exceptions. easily persuaded 10 espog>e
the cause Of the rebel C0nlederAcv. and Likewise
some N the Northern State joined the traitors
|; seems IL have been expected by The rebel
leader, that uctflv all ~ the regui. A. would rals
% their standard. hope IN Nhict they w,rs
greatly disappointed. A. the sequel has shown
Among the regular officers shum they attempted
t. sin over We General Emory. wh0 MS served
the Union cause faithfully anu vho commands
the gallant Nineteenth CORPS he had a son.
.boat 10 years old AZ school ia Richmond when
the rebellion broke cut std sheu it as le rued
that the father bad drssn his ssord tor the old
dag. Mts Jefferson Davis ser herself 10 the watk
OF seducing the soaug msn from bis alleg lance
She toos ham into ner osu family. aud b. The
hsitenes OF aud eslOlefies that ~omen know 81
well hos 10 Use. she effected her object UuGef
the influence OF letter from home he as OF
the pont OF abandoning the South. but Mrs Jef-
ferson DAVIS persuaded h,m 70 remain. aud 6nal
ly u enter the fe5el service ~ order that she
might plants thorn N the side Of tie loyAl father
And thus young Emory 49, .eiaced. entered che
nas.l service 81 the Conf.oerscv aud hs vas
one vi the OF csrs captured Oh board the Florida
SURELY there . refinement u cruelty "a thus
fuis'pg Ihs son for ths sake n psu4shing the
father Tor hi. LOYALTY To hls Government Young
Emory - ho-eser. no~ freed fruEn the ~iss oi
the lraessss. aud hs oil DOUBTLESS return % us
Allegiance
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23
Testimonials Of Remarkable
Cures.


Among toe numerous testimonials in his pos
sevion. DIR. Lightbil has selected few only OF
thoet from parties OF established position and
~ell hnown throughout the country.
IFrSn the Home Journal ~. ~ June stl, 1854
In e0ry business or profession. indeed IN ever,
departn0t OF science or skill. there j. always
some ACKNOWLEDGED head-some one who stands
out IN bold relief smong his fellows. as a sort of
leader 10 the study and treatment of deafness
and catsrrh. as special Diseases. DR.. Lghthill. Of
this city, occupies the position above described.
He has devoted years of labor 20 this speciality.
and is now reaping the reward OF bis industry.
The editorial columns OF the Tribune of q recent
date bear witness 70 the Doctors success IN this
department OF medicine. We quote the para
graph
"CuRr OF A DKAF MrTE-Louis Loewens,ein,
lad fourteen Years Of age, born IN Germany,
cane 10 this city when he was shout two years
old Soon after his zrriva here he was taken
sick and Ion his hearing. By degrees be became
first deaf aud then dumb For nearly ten years
he -ss i mute, unable 20 hear the louGes; voice,
or 10 arlieulste word About one year ago he
was placed by his parents Ia the hands OF DIR.
Lightbl, who has 80 far succeeded IN restoring
to him his lost powers of hearing and uttersnce.
that he can converse with those ho speak Go
him distinctly and deliberately. During the past
four or Eve months he has been under the tuition
OF Mr. Bennecke and has made considerable pro-
gress IN writing aud arithmetic
Having been supplied with the lads address.
we further investigated the matter. aud discov-
cred that, previous TO calling on DR. Lighthill.
the youths case Vas considered hopeless. and he
for two Years inmate of the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum The Rev. John Mott. ID. ID.
Professor IN Union College: Schenectady. in a
published letter. tenders his gratitude To DIR.
LlghthIll, Tor treating successfully his case of
deafness. Rev Fred ) Jewell, Professor Of
the State Normal School at Albany, also testi-
6es IA having been cured OF estsrrh. DIR Light
hill possesses other testimonials aud tributes 10
Ms talent from some OF wealthiest and most
prominent and respected citizens. which may oe
sect on application II would be difficult TO
speak 10 any but terms of praise OF his treat
ment IN the face OF these many proofs and facts
testitying u bic success
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23
CURE OF CATARRH.
from Rev. fred. y. Jeweii,.Profes or
Of the state Normal school
Albany, N. "

. Dr. Lig.thH:
DEAR SR-UBder date Of March II cent
VOC carelnl statement o. nv case its former
treatment, my failure to obtain relief in that di-
rection, my resort 70 your treatment and lis ben.
efcial results
| have been from the winter of the wear ls44
subject to violent periodical attacks of Catarrh,
marked by strong febrile symptoms, violent in
ELIMINATION OF The lining membranes Of the cayi.
ties OF the head, accompanied in the first stage
by ~atery discharge from the nose. subseouer
ly becoming scrld and yellow. and towsrdt.
close OF the attack. puruient and bloody. These
attacks produced a most distressing species Oi
headache. occurring periodically each day for
period VARYING from one to three weeks. some
times so violent as 10 inoapactste me for busi
ness and At times consne me 20 my bed. At
times the attendant Inflammation would extend
TO the teeth. producing .9othache OF to the thro.t
occasioning hoarsene<s and psrtial-os. of voice
/ and twice within ihs last few yesrs-it has So If.
fected the left eye - 70 con6ne me Tor sssks to.
q darkened room.
bad tried medicines and applications Of vari-
Gus kinds, snu1s and other catarrhal prepara-
tions of some half dozen kinds: spplicstio TO
The head OF camphor, ginger, aud bot i0ments.
tons OF different kinds: and in connection With
ihese the usual emetics or cathartics employed 20
induce counter action. But none Of these had
produced any permkpent ! N provemeDt ana in the
fev instances ia Which temporal relief was At.
forded il Was at the expense Of 80 much strength
as to leave me greatly exhausted Under these
circumstances WAS led, though with reluctance
from the supposed incurabiity of the disease. 70
make q trial of your treatment I found IL soou
beyond even my hopes reaching the disease a.
il bad never been reached before, aud allevistipg
iis ~ mptoms 70 an extent which had supposed
impossible. AT the time gave you nv former
certificate. While did not feel assured Of com
plete cure, bad obtained material relief shisk
nearly repaid me for my trial Of sour treat nsnt
and which satisfied me that that Treatment ras
a. effective as Il Was simple and philosophical.
substantial escape from nv old attacks Of catarrh
Tor the unprecedented period OF ne.rly half a
year, and that IN spite OF severe occurrences af
Illness which ~ould have formerly rendered such
Al attack inevitable, vas. TO me. proof Of az im-
portant success Ia u no~ six alonfhs since
sent you that statement. and. while u il unpleas-
ant 70 me 70 appear thus constantly. and IN this
gulse, before the public. u seems Co a matter
Of simple Justice TO yourself. snd 90 hose Who
msy be suffering A. ! was. 90 add that am not
only a. fully satisfied to The utility aud efica-
CIV OF yoaF method OF treating e.tssrh - . ga
~ months SEQ: bul sn. now OF he belief thar
II there j. such ttne cure for -hros &c O.
tarrh. IN my case = substantial cure na. been
effected Years. respectfully.
FEspkktcK JEwnlI
Albany. n I, September I. 1854
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-23

For moment be gsred upon the heacless bodies
Of bis friends. And then. ss he surrendered
himself 20 the execusloner. commenced amos
the strain
." Gone, children Of your eonntrv, eoDss
Ire cay OF glory dswrs en- high"
The axe fell. and his lips were silent 10 death
Thus persisted the Girondists The history OF
the French Revolution. in al is sublime annals,
bs. not tragedy more thrilling.