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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

~ On Saturday night Of last week
our city vas visited BY another Gre. The
building was . frame one situated on
Pearl street. The lower floor was occupied
% g"sed hosss, asA the upper one BY
the band. The Gre broke out on the root,
and caught from . defective chimney
When 6rst discovered It could have been
easily ex.inguished, with little damage to
the building. had there been any facilities
for carrying water 70 The out side Of the
root, and even sfter il hsd been on Gre
for some time the walls Of the building
aad oil the lower portion Of it could have
been saved, had We bean supplied With the
equipments Of Hook and Ladder Com.
pany. Not long since ~ urged upon tho
people Of this city the propriety Of adopt.
ing some measures for our protection
assinst 6res. Our suggestions we're m.
needed, and - yet no move has been made
in that direction. We really hope now
that some one will take the initiatory
steps towards the accomplishment Of 80
desirable On object. We are satisfied that
oil that is required is for some one to
move in the matter. when its owp merits
will push i: forward to . consummati N.
We are pleased to state that no blame
is attached to any one on account Of the
Gre, and though some little confusion pre-
vailed at first, the early presence Of the
officer Of the day, who arrived on the
ground in au incrediable short space Of
time-soon restored perfect order, and
enabled those present to save almost the
entire contents Of The building.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

Mr.. Sherman, Republican, Of Ohio, has
introduced bill in Congress, which lays
q yearly tax Of one dollar on oil dogs in
the United States.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

~ Dr.. Cook IL after his DELINQUENT
patienta See advertisement in another
column.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

D~ Another beef contract il 10 be
awarded. For further particulars see id
ver.ised proposals in this weeks Issue.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

Tho Committee on the Conduct OF tho
War find no evidences against Gen. Meade
in their investigations.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

- We are happy to sec our old Dem.
ocratic friend, B. ROBINSON out again.
The old gentleman has been dangerously
i'll but 10 now much better.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

~ We regret to learn Of the serious
illness Of L. PARkHussr, ESQ.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

~ We arc happy to Be able to an.
nounce the safe return OF Commc dore
Faulkner from bis perilous trip 10 Omahs.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

- There was no Lecture on Monday
evening last Are they ended for the
season, or are 10 70 b favored By . few
more
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

Water IL to be brought from the river
Jordon to baptize the English Prince.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09
Sionx City $tgisttr


~ DlED In THE city, on the 4th inst.
Of consumption, LYroRD THYxc, Esq, ia
the sixtisth year Of bic age.
The deceased wae Z native Of Brent.
wood, New Hampshire, and only removed
to the Wsst few years ago. He WAS the
father.in.law Of our townsmsn, Hoo. J.
P. ALLISON. His death has left painful
void in = large circle Of apprecistivs
friends, which nsught can Gil, and carried
IN agonising sorrow to the hearth stone
where hs WAS 90 highly prissd and deeply
loved. A fond wife and a6ectionate
daughter are left 70 mourn bic loss. These
have our heartfelt sympathy.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09
Dakota Territory Below F. Randall |

Dakota Territory Below Fl Randall
April 6 h 1864
Mr. Editor sir feeling my self aggreeved
by some remarks in your last issue | rite
to ask you to cor,ect the same in your
next issue you say
Secretary Hutchinson should be Remov.
ed to make Rom for John Brazo
| wish to say | think you must have a
poor opinion Of my self esteem if you
suppose l would S,oop so low as to except
such favor from Il! present powers that
bee If l was Of African Descent l might
accept but considering my self the first
whtte man who came to this Country and
Knowing the Woody propensities Of our
Rulers consider your Remarks ~ an In
suit and hope you will give me that salts
faction which is due . White Man
Yours John BRAzO
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

pdT 1t is with pleasure that we give a
place in our columns to the following let.
ter from the Hon. John Brazo of Dakota.
We are always ready to offer every facility
to those who feel agrievrd BY anything
which appears in The REGISTER. to make
any explanation they may think proper,
and when satisfied that we have done any
one an inj nstice-as in this instance, By
measuring Mr.. Brazo's official capabilities
by the standard Of Mr.. Brookings
make the fullest apologies Hoping this
explanation may be sufficieo,, and that we
may not be required to afford any other
satisfaction demanded by white men, we
remain Mr.. Brszo,
YoUR Orr. SERVANT.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-04-09

Produce IT ali kinds taken In exchange
for goods end the highest market price paid. Also,
Fnrs Of all kinds, Dry Hides, Pork. Bacon, aud
everything available which the farmer may have to
dispose "f.
iani.o: D. r. HEDGES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-23
PUBLISHED DAILY BIZ
EDGAR SNOWDEN, JR.
xs- OFFTCE-No. 104 King street, over
onas formerly French's) Book Store.
A CLASH.
from the sVirgnia State Journal OF the 22d.l
To the Loya1 People Of Norfolk, Virginia
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Alexandria Va, June %, 1864.

7 have received reliable information that
Gen. Shepey, con- manding at Norfolk, acting
nnder the orders of General Butler, intends
oraering the opening Of poll In that city on
the 24th instant, to take a vote OF the people
as to whether they desire the continuance OF
civil government and that should majority
Of the vote cast be against the same it is the
intention of the commandant OF the pest to
prevent, by military force, the trial IN the Cir
cult Court OF said city some thirty odd lndlct-
ments against liquor venders TOR violations Of
the license law OF the State.
know of no authority in the State or Fede-
raj laws authorizing the people to abrogate the
civil laws of the State in any city or county,
and such at can only be considered revolution,
ary The Constitution Of the United States
guarantees to each State republican form OF
government That form Of government exists
in Norfolk at this time, and to break 1t up
would only be to substitute; military govern
ment or rule in its stead which would clearly
be violation of the Constitution of the Uni
Ted States and It's guarantees to the, people.
No loyal citizen, therefore is expected to vote
on the proposed question.
E. Ell. P1ERPoNT, Governor:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-23

= -, k5h4 4UmsAa i45.
Ia the Senate Of the United States yester~
day, lSlr. Sumner presented a petition OF Nc
gro asking com pensation for money expended
by him in the purchase of his daughter. NIc
McDougal| called up the joint resolution III
regard TO The French occupation Of Mezico.-
Objection was made to It's reception but it was
oyerruled, and notice was then given chat the
resolution would be. called no at the earliest
possible day. ATr. Sumner moved to take up
the bill 20 repeal the Fugitive Slave law. but
the motion was rejected Mr.. Powell called
up the bill to prevent int reference by the mliI~
tarv 10 elections, which *7as amended II 8ach s.
way az to render it virtually imperative, aud
then passed Mr. johnson introduced bill
20 repeal the Cold h:i Il was referred to the
Committee on Finance In the House Of Rep
resentatyes resolution was adopted, tbs
Senate concurying, to adjourn on che Both inst.
The House went into committee 81 he Whole
On the bill authorizing new loan lor four hAl2~
dred million Of dollars.
-------~=a~~--~-------
oosU' III 1'ov - - ''''01 1N@1' ,''''9 ~
one time to 235 st twelve o'clock 8 large ioJ
Of gold was thrown upon the marked at 230,
nI0'' nn'1:o>1 w t'.so' 's .,.,1
z=o' Slsf'l"s s2x''.a''57 ~@S A"''0'' ~ LA''
at 25o03)o. The HSpress Of yesterday even
inc savs:-"There j. sI!s,,;st . ;;3tnpIate su5~
nension Of legitimate trade unler she va5cia~
ting course Of god ana exchange, and ner~
ohants are at con1plefs loss 20 know what 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-23

The steamship Africa at Halifax brings Eu-
ropean adviccs to the 1Lth instant. 1t was
reported that Russia had proposed the re es-
tablishment of Schleswig and Holstein within
the Danish Monarchy. La addition to burn
ing the ship Rockingham, as previously an.
nounced, it is now stated that the Alabama
has also succeeded in capturing and destroy
ing many other vessels, but the names are
not given. The news taken out by the Persia
caused q fall Of two per cent I'M the Contede-
rate loan.
Hon. Henry May. Of Maryland, in card,
in the Baltimore Gazette of this morning, de-
eIloes the appointment of delegate at large,
from Maryland, to the Chicago Convention
lie says: II will thank you to state that l
decline holding any relation whatever with
the Chicago Convention, or any political Con-;
7ention not especially called to promote the
interest Of peace. -
The United States guoboat Lavender was
wrecked on Cape Lookout Shoals on the llth.
instant. Nine of the crew were lost After
szperlenting great suffering the survivors,
i0u'teen in number, reached Newbern, N. g.,
~ ~ board the United States transport John
lne Washington Chronicle whilst express
iug great confidence that Richmond will be
Iua'y captured by Gen. Grant, has an article
Gsn GGuou being ''over sanguine' ana thinks that
d. dS. ursnt may be kept at bay during the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-23

From the Washington Star.
The following order has been issued by Gen.
Augur:
HQ' RS. DEPT. OF WASHINGTON,
221 ARMY CORPS, June 20, 1854
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-23
AN ORDER.

AN ORDER.
From the W ashington Star.
The following order has been issued by Gen.
Augur
HQ'Rs DEPT. OF WASHINGTON,
22} ARMY CORPS, June 20, 1854.
General Orders, No. 5l.-I. Hereafter 40
citizen, commissioned officer or enlisted man,
will be arrested on the report OF q Detective
employed by any officer subject to the jurls-
diction of this Department, except IN extreme
cases, where there is no doubt of guilt and l1n-
mediate action is needed, until the report has
first been forwarded for action at these Head-
quarters.
Ii. All Officers serving in this Department,
en- ploying Detectives, will send, with IS sttle
delay as practicable, list Of those SO npoyed
to these Headquarters, specifying the author
lty by whom employed and they are notified
that they will be held responsible for Improper
action or abuse Of authority On the part o. their
employees.
By command of Mai. Gen. G. G. Augur:
j. Fl. TAYLOR, Chief Of STAFF, 4. 4. q.
The National lntelligencer in an article on
the strength of the Federal army says: The
maximum number Of our forces should net be
allowed to exceed 0,0O0 men. Any excess
over that number tends to hasten national ez
haustion and thus to defeat the avowed object
Of the nation iD waging war. .Ihe military
energies of the people are to day suffering from
the waste OF their strength put forth IN spas
modc efforts 10 swell the number of our forces,
under the delusve idea that our armies will
be efficient in proportion to she number OF
men we crowd into the ranks and draw from
the walks of productive industry. In this, as
in all other matters of human conduct, it is ap
propriate to recall! the Horatian maxim which
incucates the expediency Of keeping within
the ''certain bounds beyond which, on the
one hand or on the other-Whether we err by
doing too little or doing too much-tlae right
cannot consist
For twenty-five or thirty years the noble
Circassian race, inhabiting the mountainous
region extending along the North east coast OF
the Black Sea, has maintained an unequal
strife with the whole power OF the Russian
Empire; but at last letter from Constantl-
nople informs us Of the capitulation Of Vardar,
their last stronghold, and that the entire pop
ulation is seeking an asylum in Turkey.
DR.. Epseys house, near City Point, is occu-
MED bv General Grant as his headquarters.
On Saturday evening Gen. Butler visited Gen.
Grant at his headquars and spent several hours
in conversation with him.
New pretentions have been lately made OF
remarkable successes in producing Brllllants
o;ol D;,monas. t. would be we'll for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-06-23

It is said that President Liocoln's body
guard, at the Soldiers Home, IS 8 company OK
Dragons ali mounted Oh black hor7es~
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
HIRAM

LITERARY.-The s Deiphicp gave public
entertain meut Friday evening, the Ieth inst. The
order of exercises was follows: Prayer, by Prof
Everest; Music, Correcting Song," by Misses New
comb, Drake and Sheldon; Defamation, John
Hinckley; Grafton, sGroa results from small incl
dents,' B. <. Wakefield; Declamation, F. o. Rich
ards Grafton, ''Life,' E. a. Derthick; Music; De-
clamaton, o. NJ. Hall; Written Discussion, ResolUed
that the banishment of Napoleon was unjust; 1f.-
Willie Collins !; Neg.-o. Z. Dewey; Music, aWhere
shall the dead and the beautiful rest" Comic Decia-
nation, "Pleading at the Bar.'' s. s. Eggleston;
Grafton, ' Know thysen,'' B. P. Cline; Essay aMis-
sssi ppi River, j. c. Teeple; Music. ssThe Flag of
the Nation Dfscusstonss Resotoed that the support
of Aboiiionsm, is the dnty of every American cti-
zen." Af.-s. s.. Eggleston; Meg-B. P. Cline;
Mnsic, +" Evening Bells, p" Nowadays:'' Grafton: A
leaf from, History serio comic production, o. M.
Hall; Music, sGood Might"
The "ChRPel" was crowded, and many were unable
I" ind seats The room was improperly ventilated,
which caused some iincouvenence and we would
suggest, in this connection, that those who are em-
powered to actin the matter, should cause springs
10 be placed in the upper sash of every window in
the room, so that they could be conveniently low
ered If necessary The comfort and health of those
who attend such gatherings demand that thing
should be done to remedy this defect Among those
in attendance noticed the familiar face of Prof.
Rhodes, of Cleveland.
TIE 'soLIvE BRANCH: (ladies' society," gave an
entertainment on Thursday evening, the 18th inst.
DENTAL EXPERIENCE Permit me TO say, from per-
sonal acquaintance with the fact that your towns
man. Dr.D Z. jennings by the aid of the inimitabe
'Nitrous Oxide or "Laughing Gas,"-whicb, by the
way, produces the most completa insen sibiIity to
pain without the least unpleasant efectcan relieve
person of troublesome .smolars,'' with degree Of
rapidity perfectly surprising to the uni Initiated.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
CHARLEsroWM

The CHARLEsTowN BOYS 10 the I'd O. VIC.
are now at home, on veteran fnrIoughs, of thirty
days. They have re enlisted, and credited to
township in Stark County, as we are informed. Tho
boys all hearty, and each one seems to have on
his lighting weight-apd may the 6. Rebs find
them.
THEoUoTA.-The cbarles.own people have been
debating the project of paying bounty to the Yete
rams OF Battery A, to I'LL their quota under The last
cali. public meeting held on Monday night
to decide the matter, Of the result of which we
not advised.
MAPLE sueAR.-Irene E. Hall, of Charlestown. has
made this season $50 pounds of sugar. Mr.. Hall
states that from four barrels of sap, he made siz
onr pounds of "clean, handsome sugars and chal-
lenzessthe County to produce parallel case. Mr..
Halls sugar orchard seems to be n sweet one, and
the question now is, have one among us?
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
PARIs.a

RELIGT, Ua MATrERs.-The Welsh Congre
gational Church of Newport, have preaching every
alternate Sabbath, by Rev David Davies The Welsh
Baptist Church Of Paris, secured the services of
Rev. Samuel NJ. Thomas, late from Canada, who oc-
cupies the chapel at the Center. Both olergyme are
very acceptable 10 the people, and either the
Welsh OF English languages iu their sermons. Rev.
Mr.. Grover, of Newton Fails, of the M e. Church.
breaches at Mcciintocksburgs every alternate Sab
bath evening These churches are all favored with
iuil congregatlons afssSr R.Qal ri5Ss 9tfr 4
An OcTEeESARIAN GoNE.-Mr. Thomas Jones lately
deceased, of the oldest men in Paris, being
about eighty three years old. He sick only few
days previous to bis DEATH. He a very robust
and hearty man, and endured labor until almost the
iast He leaves large family, and many friends, to
mourn his loss.
sIcKEEss.-The scarlet fever has been prevailing
with severity in the eastern part of Paris The FAM
HES of Samuel j. Grinnel and Geo. Patterson have
been sadly afflicted with it.
SALES OF LAsD.-Mr. Sheldon F. Higley has sold his
farm in the North part OF Paris, to John James, Jr
for $3.50. Mr.. Higley purposes removing to Gene.
va, htsbuia Co. Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards has sold
her house and lot at Newport, to Rev. David Davies
fur $500. Samuel Routh has sold about thfrty.eisbt
acres Of land, little north of the CENTER to Phio
Selby for 500 per Mrs.Almena Fisher has sold
her farm of one hundred and thirty acres, little
north of the Center, to John B. Thomas. for sos 90
per acre. Mrs. Margret Thorn has sold twenty-five
acres at Paris Center, to Evan I. rih, for $500
per acre.
The DRAET.-The people of Paris made an attempt
TO clear the town from draft, by seeking to raise
funds wherewith to procure substitutes $500 was
the amount required, ont the most active exertions
could moi secure subscription exceeding $500, so
the protest was abandoned, and the Parisians in
tho dracf
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
MAN KmLEp.-Upon Wednesday mig

MAN KILLEp.-Upon Wednesday night
last Napoleon Miller brakeman upon tho night coal
train the o. q P. X. a was killed at Ravenn.
station just previous to the arrival the train At
Rsvenna, Miller left the LOCOMOTIVES which he had
been riding, TO go back the train. and
seen again alive In crossing the cars supposed
be missed his footing, and fell under the wheels
Both of his arms were broken, one of his legs was
broken twice, his back and head very severely
cut and bruised AT Eariviile the man was missed,
and the engine was sent back to look him up, and
found bis dead body near the tank, at Rayenna sta
tim. Miller was about twenty years Of age, and had
been on the road since October last. His home was
a. Beliair, with sister. His remains were taken
thither on Thursday morning, by relative.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
Col J, F. AspEn. q we'll known lawyer Of

Col J, F. AsPER. a we'll known lawyer of
Warren, Trumbuli Co., has located in Cory, Penna
for the practice of his profession. From testimo-
nial given bi by Probate Judge TYLER. of TrumbuI
County, the following is extracted
Col. AsPER raised the first company in this county
for the suppression of this rebellion. The moment
ne heard that the old flag had been nsul sprang
to its defense, and not until he had become disabled
by wounds in the service did he leave the field.
Col Asper for many years followed the law pro.
fession with ability. He Is gentleman that has ever
sustained an uDblemished moral character. He Is =
writer of much ability. In the removal of Col. As
per, this town and county will lose of its
useful citizens, and the locality of his choice will in
the reverse proportion be benefited and we will
only add that sincerely hope the Col will al
be received and appreciated according his merits,
for he has sacrificed much for his country in
present struggle.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24

The SANITARY FAIR. at Cleveland, com
menced on Monday, and promises be as successful
as its most sanguine friends could desire. The dona-
tons Of the ladies of Rayenpa were generous and
elegant and will hardly be surpassed by those of any
similar locality. A fun acknowledgment of all the
donations made here viii be made next week. Dur
ing the Fair very many of the people of the County
will desire TO visit it, and do upon the follow
ing terms:
ALI passengers upon the Rail Roads centering at
Cleveland, will be carried for fare the round trip
provided they buy at the time dollar pack age
Of tickets for the Sanitary Fair. The following scale
Of prices Of admission has been adopted: Single
Ticket, admitting to any hall, as cents package OF
uc tickets admitting once to each of the FIVE Halls
81 90; package of ts0sy tickets, admitting to all
the Halls, four times, So, CO., E
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
F1RE.-Upon Friday noon last the dwell

FIRE.-Upon Friday noon last the dwell
ing house of a. B. Grimm, on Walnut street, came
near being burned The chimney in the Kitchen wirg
burned out, and from 1t the roof took fre and was
under dangerous headway when discovered. Mr.
Griffin is the fortunate possessor of portable pump,
to which is attached small hose, and wi th this he
succeeded in putting cut the FIRE, with the help oftwo
persons to bring water Before help could have been
obtained, OF an engine got upon the ground, after
the sre was discovered, 1t would have gained such
headway destruction of the hon Sc would have
been inevitable. Asit is, the roof is damaged but
little, and to the presence of the hand pump is the
presery alton of property to be attributed.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24
FOR the Sanitary Fair.

We desire to make one more call upon the
generosity of the housek cepers of Ravenna and vi
cinity. Mar,h I'd and Sd are the days desIguated bs
the aommiitee on Reeshnepts for the Sanitary Fail
as hose upon which The G. P. Ra Road will carry
donations of Provisions for the Fair.
Ravenna has made most bountiful donation oi
articles for the Fancy Bazaar-also for the Produce
Departments; and now let US crown the whole with
a magnaaimous donation of edibles. 9.p
TbereswHl be no canvassius omfrittee for ibis do
nation, and Il is hoped that each housekeepsr vii,
feel herself personally appealed TO in this notice, and
do according to her means.
All ar cles may be left at the Office of b. Y. Beebe,
over Robinson, King q Co.'s Banking House, on the
Ist and I'd of March.s BY order "a = s.,ss,sT
J IAt TO Hese} SOLDIERS Al b SOCIETY,"
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-02-24

A CORRECTION few weeks ago para
graph was published in the DEMOCRAT, copied from
and credited to the Ohio State Journal saying that
GEO. CARL, of the 9TH, had been arrested tried,
yiced, and sentencedto be shot. deserter. The
reader will ind below counter stateme ent. which it
is hoped those papers that copied the Journal para
graph will also publish - Hs''zA = - 80
BRIpeEpoRr, Ala, Feb. 9, 1864.
Editor Democrat:
i lsBrn from Your paper that Geo. Carl, of the 7th
Ohio Regiment, was arrested as deserter, court
martialed. and sentenced to be shot. Now, Mr.
Editor, am The man myself, and never deserted,
never was court-martiaed, and never was sentenced
to be shot. hope you will rectify the mistakes and
oblige Yours faithfully.
GEO. K. CARL,
Co. G, 7th o. v. l.,
s-s SOS bas Now at Bridgeport, Ala.