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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-07-22
Call for 100000 Men.

President Lincoln has issued a proc
lamation calling for 100000 volunteers,
to be raised by the 9Th of September, or
be drafted Immediately thereafter.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-07-22

FAST DAY.-The President has ap-
pointed the first Thursday in August
next as a day Of Fasting and Prayer.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-07-22

NEGRO SoLDIERs.-Captain Henry,
Provost Marshal of the Second District,
has recently mustered in a company of
seventeen stalwart Virginia blacks to the
credit of the town of Brattleboro.
BARNS BURNED.-Two barns belong
ing TO Mr.. Martin, on the road between
Jericho Center and Underhill f a s.,
were struck by lightning during the
shower of Monday evening and burned
to the ground, including 10 tons of old
bay and large quantity just got in.
STATE FAIR.-Gov. Smith is to de-
liver b g annual address at State
Fair at White River Junction in Septem-
Der next
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

PAsHuScE ov JoB.-Eyrybudy IL in TIE
habit Of braggin on Job, and Job did hay
considerable bile pashunce, that's fact 4;
but did he ever keep districk skule fer 8
dollars a month"; and horde round Did
he ever reap lodged oats down hill in a
hot da and have all his gallus buttons
bust off at once? Did he ever have the
jumpn teethache, and be made tn tend
the baby while his wife was over to Per-
kinses tn tea squaii Did he ever git
up in the mornin oriul dri and turf it 3
miles befoar breakfast Ia 81: drink, and
find that the man sep a temperance house I?
Did lie ever undertake tn mill! n kicking
heier with "a bushy tail in fiji time, ont in
the lot? Did he ever sot down cato a
litter Of kittens in the old rockin cheer
with hiz summer pantyloons Oh without
saiug damnashun p If he cod do all
this, and praze the Lord all at the same
time, all i hev tn sa il, "Buly for Jobr.
Josh Billings.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16
Geo. D. Prentice, the renowned wit

Geo. D. Prentice, the renowned wit
and rsputed editor Of the Louisville Jour.
nal, I regret TO say, Is sinking deeper aud
deeper. The paper has long since passed
from bis control, both financially and edi.
torially. His unfortunate propensity for
strong drink entirely uniting him for the
control Of his pecuniary matters, bis per-
sonal friends have purchased him home.
stead, and persuaded him to transfer his
interest in the paper to his wife, thus tax.
ing it out Of his power to squander it,
aud securing . respectable support to his
family. Personally, Mr. Prentice is claimed
by his friends to be for the Union without
an eff, or but But his own convic-
tons no longer give tone to the columns
of the Journal, and hence, upon The most
vital question Of the nation the paper
gives an uncertain sound. "-Louisrille
Correspondent Detroit Adrert.ser.
A Coon Story OF SToNEwALL JACKSON.
An army correspondent tells an ancc-
dote, which has never been in print, Of
Stonewall Jackson. The rebel army was
on its march to Maryland. A secesh
farmer sought an interview with Stonewall
and said General, are you going into
Maryland?' do you seek an interview
to ask me this question?' inquired Jack.
son. "No, SIR replied the farmer; "but
if you will inform me, will tell you a
| secret p "A secret, eh?' "Yes, sir"
"Can you keep a secret ?" asked Stone.
wall, cycling the man sternly. "Oh, yes"
"Well, sir, said the General, "you keep
yours, and I'll keep minc!' and he rode
of, leaving his butternut friend in maze
of bewiderness.
No JoKE.-At the theatre in New Or
leans, when one Of the MINISTRIES pro-
nounced the conundrum, "Why is the
President Of the United States like an
owl in the day time,' and before he had
given the answer, because he's always
a-bIinkin, Connecticut man who was
present, said in q low tone Of voice to
some of his friends around him, because
he is a d. fool An army officer who
overheard the insulting remark. caused
the offender to he arrested, aud the next
day he was brought before tho Court and
sentenced to sixty days Imprisonment.
Gen. Buiord, who died on the 9th i'm .,
ut the house Of General Stoneman in
Washington, was the son Of the we'll known
stock grower in Kentucky, and brother of
Colonel Bulord, of Rock Island, ILL., lie
was ~ years Of age, and was made Major
General for his distinguished services on
the very day he died. He was one of the
most dashing and fearless cavalry officers
in the service, and leaves behind an un.
spotted name as an earnest and gallant
officer.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

OLD CONNECTICUT Blue LAws.-The
old tkonekucus blu laws are wonderful
ssrick. l have thought hest to preserve
sum ov them for the benefit Of future pos
terita who cum after Us. ID
.,., .:n JOSH BILLINGS.
No man shall chaw terbacker on Sun
da, unless he swallers the spit. b..
.. /. shan't be lawful for emmy man tew
set down in a harvest field tn rest, unless
he sets down sharp stone.
No man shall have q rite to kiss bis wife
more than 3 times da, unless bi her
written consent in writing.
If a man finds pease Of money in the
biway on Sunda, when he is going ,ew
meeting, it shall be lawful for him to watch
it, but it shant be lawful for him to pick
it up till after the setting Of the sun.
If Deakin swops horses, and gets
cheated, he shall be turned out ov the
church and pa a fine of 1 gallons Of M
England rum.
Emmy man who swares out loud shall
pa fine of ten shi!lings. If he swares
to himself he shall pay fine Of 3 shilings
and the koste of the korte.
No man shall have rite tew vote-or
get married who kant eat pork and molaz.
yes aud repeat the 10 commandments.
No young woman shall have rite tew
&c. married who kant maik good punkin
pi without eggs into them, and who kant
maik doughnut that will keep at least
one year without loozing its twist.
WINCHEL's LAsr.-Ihe following anec.
doe is related by Winchell in his inimit-
able way:
One day, not long since, the accommo-
dation train from Cleveland to Columbus
had convict on board, who was being
taken, by an officer, to The peniten,iary,
located at the last named place.
The prisoner was covered with cloak
which concealed from view the sackles
upon the wrists. He sat slightly bowed,
looking very glum, and probably reflect
ing upon the rather sorry prospect before
him.
A new England Yantee on the train
had his curiosity particularly excited by
what he inferred to be a consid erable
weight on the spirit of the convict. So
he approached him with the intent to
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

respectfully solicit the patronage of
the business men Of this and adjoining
counties, feeling satisfied that We can give
satisfaction both % to style and price
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

A large lot Of Corn, Wheat, Oats
and Pork Wanted this Fall, for which
the best rates will be paid. Also.
Dry and Green Hides, Furs. and all
kinds Of Produce taken in exchange
for Goods. -..-.--.
F. BUCHRUCKER.
Sioux City, Iowa, May 3oth, lsee.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16
ASKS Hotel.

VANkTON, ID. T...This Hotelhas recent
l. 1y been enlarged and thoroughly renovate I'd and
rented throughout, and now offers superior
modations to the travelling public.
Mo Travels will here fnd good Stabiinp Water.
and all tho conveniences necessary for their salts.
factory accommodation, at usual prices.
ASH REYNOLDS, Proprietors.
Yankton, D. r, June 10th, 1858.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

According to the report of Gen. Hal
leck, General in Chief, the captures by the
Union armies during The year, covered BY
his Statements, were as follows Colors,
So; prisoners, sG,7S5, guns, 2G6; small
arms, A 800, boats, 1873; cattle, 5,G43 ;
horses, LIS. Besides, in one place.
large stores in another, 4.4OO pounds
of powder, and 10000 rounds of cart>
ridges; and, in another, in the language
OF General Grant, arms and munitions
of war for an army Of sixty thousand
men, Our losses during the same period
figure up thus: Killed, lO.os7; missing,
2O,G17; wounded, 5ll7s: guns, u
small arms, $40. And 1920 men re.
ported under the heads of our tour loss.
es," killed and wounded" or "killed,
wounded and missing This would place
our total loss of men at 92,77O.
A western editor vents his rage in the
following manner: $3.50 @@"*@
I've would say to the rascal who stole
our shirt of the pole while we lay in bed
waiting for it to dry, that we sincerely
hope the collar may cut his throat
"served him right" say we. "No
business to have shirt. Pretty editor,
thus to indulge 10 such luxures. We ex
pect the mex, thing. to hear Of the extray.
agant fellow aspiring to wear stockings
and furred hats @, the ayarice, unrea-
sonabless and extravaganza ofsoms folks
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

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Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

An eastern paper, describing a farm
advertised for sale, says: The surrounding
country is the most beautiful the God of
nature ever made. The scenery is celes.
:ial, divine; also, two wagons and yoke
OF steers
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16
Masonic.

ClOUN City -, No, l02, Ar. ( 4. NJ ne.
- at the Masonic HAN on "Wednesday, on 81 reG,ra
the fall moon. All Masous in good standing ara
fraternalls invited to attend.
JoHNr. ALLISON, w. ".
a. W ,CHAMRFEIEN, E.cy
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16
Capirular NInsonry-

CapitNlar Mnsonry-->ioux City II. A.
Chapter. No. 20. meet At their Hall Douglas
street, Thursday ar before the fun moon. An
Il A. Mason< IN good ia u'ling are frht"rnal,in>!-
cd to attend. l.. l. FARMER, III. I.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

Sioux CITY REGISTER
Book Aaaa Job
Power Press Printing Establishment
SMITHS BUILDING, PEARL STREET,
(rr srAlRs,)
Sioux City,. ........Iowa.
Having the best Of material used in the
art, and constantly making additions to
the same, is prepared to execute, in the
best manner, at short notice, and on
reasonable terms-
BUSINESS CARDS,
VISITING CARDS,
WEDDING CARDS,
INVITATION TICKETS,
COUNTY BLANKS,
sHERIFFs' BLANKS.
BALL TICKETS,
JUSTICES BLANKS,
PROTESTS,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

nA- This being enc of,he Oldest cstab-
lishments no the Upper Missouri, it pos
sesses superior facilities for the accomo-
dation of buyers. The goods are al new
and fresh, aud purchasers can rest assure
ed that in buying at our establishment
they will get.good articles at the lowest
prices.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16
sUCCEssFULLY COMPETE

with our large cities, and more can have
occasion to 60 abroad for their work,
when they can be served At home.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16

= q II w q n * /.
TO BUSINESS MEN.
"Multip,y the Means, and you Multiply
the returns is one Of the established
maxims in business, that has
MADE THE FORTUNES
Of thousands Of men, that have common
ced with nothing but their individual en-
terprise to depend upon. The office is
supplied with one Of Ruggles' celebrated
JOB PRESSES,
For the printing Of Circulars, Bill Heads,
&C., whereby the price Of printing have
been materially reduced, SO that | can now
SUCCESSFULLY COMPETE
with our large cities, and more can have
occasion to 60 abroad for their work,
when they can be served At home.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1864-01-16
CHICAGO, IOWA & NEBRASKA

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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12
POOR MARYLAND.

The 20 called Constitutional Convention Of Maryland
has AioE ted the Constitution reported from the Com
mss on Revision BY vote Of yeas So, nays 20. After
taking the vote the Convention adjourned, subject to
the ca Of the PresldeE We copy the following por-
ZION Of the proceedings, during the call of the roll on
the qusstoa Of adopting the new Constitution:
M Dsnt, Of 81. Mays, when called to vote on the
Elsl adoption Of the Constitution, explained bis
ioloEs.
shall vote against this Constitution for the follJw
ing reasons;
First Because believe that the election BY which
this Convention was called, and It's members elected
sas not free Tor the legal voters Of the State but Was
held a. d conducted 10 clear violation Of the gal
rights of voter IN cons qlencs Of which msjoriy Of
the lgd voters OF the State was excluded from the
pols
second. Because BY this Constitution the cardinal
principles OF the rights of ths State have repu
dia.sd and rapid stride s taken towards central IA
ton Of power in the Federal Government
T6ird Because by this Constitution citizens Of tNe
ate have BEEN uDjustly deprived Of millions Of del
aIs worth Of property by the abolition OF slavery, aud
no compensation to the has hsen provd d; aud
lot OIL ~ So but the s1ture is expressly prohibited
rom providing compensation herea ter.
Nv fourth objection IA because The right of suf sgs
i3 20 Impaired, attempted u be imp irsd, BY tine
DIVISIONS for submitting this Constitution TO the voters
of Tho ate that there cannot be Tree exercise of the
Besides he;s cardinal objections, have many com
psrsysy mnos OhjeoiJns 20 ID Constitution, aud be-
sve that whole, it is an instrument Of wrong
and cypress on unparalleled in tbs history OF Americ,
OOnsti utions, sud ought not 10 be adopted
Mr. Jones' Of Somerset, said he considered II VIC
don Of the rights Of the citizens to presodoe oath to
qualify them to vote for the new Constitution, and
lnsrefore be should vote " no
Mr.. MITCHELL of Charles said that the people OF bic
county would be affected In great degree by the Abo
a.. Il. IL. "a
great portion oil them would asO be disFAnohissd and
he would therefore vote "nO."
NJ. Pdsh Of Cecil remarked hat he had tried hard
70 be elected delegate to the Convention and he
proud that he bad succeeded Never 10 his life had be
had an o. lrtoniy for rejoicing than in casting
vote In Vie Affirmative on the adoption Of the Con-
Ell ~ ion,
Mr. Chambers, o. Kent, said tbs new Constitution
proposed the mo u lst ble seiEaIs Of property and
Gle most HantOn ATTACH the political rights Of those
whose property liberty and every poiHcu right the
co. VsHIOn had assembled to protect He would there
lore vote 4" nO'
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12
TIL Z CITY.

Loss By TIE hAkcaEsr.R EIaE.-By tbs Ara OF F.i-
day nght Asssrs. Jim Gilmu, { Co., Lost $40 htds.
strips (cbAcoO) 400 hhds. leaf snd 800 hhds. stems
which cost over OOO and was valued at IS 900 600
Ia Confederate currency.
The Asssrs Gary Ost OYER 900 in tobacco. to-
bacco presses, 81.
Mrs, ophelI FaquA had her dwelling house and
kitchen burnt, and Afs. Su,an Allen her kitchen.
Toe dwelling houses of Ars. 8. P. Allen aud Messrs
+. W. RediOrd P. Gary were considerably dams gsd
by fire. and their furniture much Irsd a. dbroksu BY
being removed and roughly handled.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12

most trustworthy intelligence Of operations on the
Upper Potomac Il has received ID contained In tbs foi
loving note from the telegraph ocs In that place on
oh inst:
Reliable information from below Gays KerstaW's
Division met the enemy Beryvlls the srd and at
tackled them They we're about tv corps strong We
drove them several miles upon another corrs In eserse
Brig. Gen. Humphrey vas painfully but not seriously
wounded. Our loss in killed very snail Everything
encouraging Nothing heard Of the raiders this morn
ing"
Toe body of raiders which was suppo'ed to DO ad.
yancIng toward HarisOnburg consisting Of about 900
cavalry, was out OF In tn 6gh at Bsrryvlei and
Masking tracks 10 get out Of way. They crossed at
Askbys Gap, and probably passed down the base
OF the Blue Ridge to their stronghold at Harpes Ferry
TIE CANAL AT DUTCH Gar
corresponds mt of the Savannah Republican says
that only small force Of the enemy now occupy the
strong Notifications across Dutch Gap north side Of
the JAmes, among which the ebOn skins of Psuero's
braves" are seen along the picket lines, tacity
knowledgns that negro seliiers are only fit to be
placed under Of the gunboats. Among them arc
teen a snfaoien; lumber of whites "lo guard the
guard" all purportrg to be under 'hs command Of
Foster. Across the river Butler still hold, ha line rear
Bermuda Hundreds. His canal, which Is TO cut eff
enough of James river ru. nim seven miles nearer
Richmond, progresses go the Yankee papers say, very
haely, bus venture to assert, never was any can
pushed ahead Every finely" under u ore difficulties
Ga a high hill, southwest of this progressive
work, Ia what Ia known as HoWletts battery,
erected by Confederate engineers, and contain
ing some distretslugly heavy guos that are
manned by COME derate artllerisls, Nho take very
wsntOD delight 10 constantly, day and night, casing
from these guns heavy explosive bodies Of iron into this
very work. What is worse, the very spot work.
men seen b,cOmesa msrk for their malicious prac-
tioe. few words will describe how the work is con-
Quoted. One watches all the while, and when the
cloud of whi!1 smoke rses from HoweGts battery, he
jumps into his hoe Wih a cry OF '1Ook OUT. Tbs cry
is generally diSObeyed to the etkr, every one, to
man. looks In which he hardly does before down Gomez
the crushing shell directly in the very excavation he
vaoates The explosion over, back the working party
goes to the picks and spades and the TO the lock
out. The number Of lodges regulate to complete a
days work. and the time occupied in 80 doing, rsi:es
the question whether the working party earn THEIR
tons iOr the work or the lodging lha. is dOLe
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12

80 I'D Easts b. Ksssty sagaassd sas sss tsvas, W.
lsEia aud zelda Coda word however, s fu Of pFonhse
that II We I'll turn from the error Of our ways and
humble ourselves before Him. aud lmplore bis pardon
for orr sir as people, aud In our aggregate capacity
az ate o. Wtl as in our private character fs ind-
viduals, viii acknowledge Him as Lord OF Lords and
King Of Kings, he win hear u5 in Heaven, his lofty
dwelling place, and antWer Us In peace.
In the hope therefore, In this time Of great public
calamity, If our whole people will unite in the name
and through tie merits Of Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ In implorng Rr6on and divine aid in our great
Struggle that God will hear u.s. will give victory 10 our
Arus and by confoundng the Dounses Of our enemies
and causing rror and Osmay in their ranks will en-
able te triumph them, and to drive Ii N from
the soil Of our beloved State issue this my Proca-
nation, setting apart Thursday the 10 day OF this
present month as a day of fasting, humiliation and
prayer. AID l request that all e culAr employment
be suspended on that cay and that all business
houses aud pubic Offices be closed, and that Il Q
entire people of this Safe, both male and lemalr,
do assemble at their respective PLACES OF public
worship and with all their and all their souls,
that they invoke the favor and aid Of Almighty
God Aud especially quest the reverend clergy
OF all secs aud denominations, 10 aIsnd and lead IN
religious exercises appropriate 10 the occasion also
most respectfully rtqqest that General Hood and
the army under Ls command and all other Confederate
and State ccers and soldiers upon the soil OF Georgia,
unite with he people Of this State in the appropriate
observance of the dAy for the purposes above men
toned While cur enemies rely for SUCCESS upon their
superior numbers aud their great resources If We will
place our trust In toe God OF Israel end do whole
duty toward Him and to ca other the day OF de-
lVeranoe will be near a. hand.
Given under my hand, etc.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12

kspbs,ophios Seward has cesD a. hone and has De
HSesed Of hia Peouss eElcular dseourses 70 tho
h0n he q plessed 10 address bis dear friends" 20
wbcm, With me al, Of sRoman Dssricnn to bic clients
he says "It is 50 that b, ike 10 see them come
marching 70 the tune Of nstOBs airs under the fods
o. the cd national Dig Af.Cr telling HE audience
taat lt Is pleasant 10 have gsnd resat-sueh IS sler
mans entrance into Atlanta At rs and she particulars
20 One aterWards he compares the Confederate States
which be terms 'The rebeious district 10 40 egg
which presents equal reels aneeaCn lis whole suface
Bus you could break the shell a. sthef o. the two
"sndz Redmond ard Atlanta, the 'shole must eFumbls
" 70 pieces. Wills sAsFmsn under Grant has been
striking The big end, Hsa1e under Grant kls been
sTklng ass hard boss upon tie lesser end, Tie
shOls she'll Ill nov BE- easily erG d, iOT it hss grOsn
&" bsitgio With the exhaustion Of vitality sithiB."-
Doubtless Enc era or fet taEt be had beea very hsppy
"a ths sas aud psi5sd himself upon the insnbGlioH
thAi produced il but We make bold 20 d0abs Whethfr
there Is sior DAtuFslnsss IL the qgates he ssOFibes
10 the egs, islisy in The oomrafo0 Suggested The
h'rdsu, EaE Ct an egg 10 thu "lesssT end, =" a.
~ s5sard W0pd have IeCOlle0ts5, bad be ever teen
seouiao boy, who bad engaged In mimic war With
E.sF sssa Eggs Do net have the quality Of ,aOFding
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12

MACON, September lo-Sherman has ordered all
white women and children In the city of Atlanta
TO leave within two weeks. TSose taking the os,h
to north Of the Tennessee liver and the balance
will be sent Into Ines.
flag Of truce has been received By Gan. Hood frG u
Gen, Sherman, in which tie ater propose, an srmi-
tee Of ten days for the purpose OF O.rybg out that
order. Gen. Hood has accepted the proposition, bu!
denounced it. The armisiics commences next We'd
needay.
Gov. BfoSn has gone to the front Tor the purpose Of
making preparations for the reception Of the i1d.sLt
IA lilies txpsoted from Atlsna
The Chattanooga 0assLs has despatch from Hted-
naO, in WhiOa he Claims thai Whoslefs foios has been
dipeTsed. lB1sb y
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-12
PROM PETERsBURG-
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF TIE PICKETT
sKIRNISH SATURDAY.

PsrHRsBUsa. Sept lOsb.-This morning. about
O'clock the enemy massed eleven regiments In trout OF
Gems Funegsns aud dari picket lines driving 10 Two
Of our Lies, and capturing some thirty prisoners.
Gina Finnegan ard Harris quickly rallied, retskiIg
the inner skrmish line and capturing sixty prisontrs
inciudieg one commissioned tfi ,er.
0ns tkrmsh line was re-estAblished at the disanee.
at tome points. OF two hundred yards at others not
more than fy yards In rear Of the skirmish line yea
terday.
Shapshooting has been resumed on this Fart Of the
line. Heretofore sort Of Truce existed.
The prisoners captured belong TO the fra. brigade,
third division, Of the second corpA
Nothing OF Interest this afternoon.