The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-05

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BEARs-AGAIN.--Wc do not wish to
brighten our Eastern readers with Bear
stories, but as these animals are some
what abundant "about these days." we
forbear abiding to them. We
heard of the death Of four, this week,
few miles up the river, and we witnessed
the delivery to Mr.. Paul, on Saturday
last, Of q very fat one. The flesh looked
nice, and it was doubtless palatable when
cooked; but we have no taste for - war;
minis" of any kind and hence, we are
unable to. commend it from experience.
This specimen was tnken, or rather over-
taken. by the rifle ball Of Mr.. Sturm,
about two miles from here.
In speaking, last week, of the bear that
was shot within 40 rods of our Office"
we neglected to state that he was a tame
one, belonging to one of our citizens y
This explanation spoils the interest of the
story somewhat, but we hope it will not
overtake the first statement, until the
sympathies Of the public are we'll aroused
for the safety of our citizens ..t ~.
T. BEARS! BEARS Mine men killed thir-
teen bears in one day last week, in one Of
the towns of Waupacca county. a.....-
ym Bears are extremely numerous this year,
more SO than they have been for years past.
Why is it !? Can any one account for it?
l2a A fearful incident occurred in Nashota,
Wis. on Saturday week. Just before
sunset, child five years old was seized
in presence of its mother. by a full grown
bear, and in spite of its screams, and
frantic efforts of its mother, was borne in
to the thickct. The alarm was given, and
the men with clubs, and firearms, COM
menced seachipg the woods; but up to
Tuesday nothing has been heard of it,
upon which to base conjecture with ref
erence to it's fate. Bears are quite plenty
in this neighborhood, but this is the first
instance where human life has been sacri-
feed by them, though they have frequent
" carried off stock from the farmers,
coming up as in this case, to the door of
the house.-Prairie du Csien Courier.
RAILROAD MORTGAGE LAw.-Atthe re-
cent session of the Legislature an act was
passed of great Importance to the holders
Of railroad mortgage bonds in this State.
The act stipulates ..ra3gar ~
LIST. The mortgage shall cover real
estate and roads constructed after the ex-
ecution of the mortgage. z. ii.
Cd. That the rolling stock (when by
the terms of the mortgage embraced there
in) is declared fixture on the road, and
I'll covered by the mortgage. ...ys. 81,
Sd. That the act is to apply, to mort
cages executed before as well as after its
passage. -s.rr.- -!o
- 4th. That upon foreclosure the franchise
passes to the mortgages. Lacross Dem
u The New York Mirror, speaking of the room
appropriated to the Mothers at Bamum's late Baby
Show, calls it most udder ferrous place. The
Mirrors jokes are always full of puns, but that is
Fuller. * -e a...... ass
Be QuERY--Why were those same matrons like
stars in the galaxy
NB-No answer permitted in the Post-Bos
ton Post. ssf9s aIg aiglr
The above reminds us of piece of poetry will
which we met. A sentimental young gentlemai
learning that one of his female acqulntances wa
about to ascend in Balloon with an Euronat
addressed her as follows: F." 711f
t Forbear, sweet girl--the task forgo,
And thus our anxious troubles end
That you will mount, full well we know,
But greatly fear you'll ne'er descend.
When angels see mortal rise, ,a5
~ So mild, SO beautiful and fair, ,..-
They'd WOO her spirit to the skies,
And keep their angel sister there. .
These lines fell under the eye Of another gen
tleman friend of the young lady, who at once pu
the finishing touch ON them thus: .
That graceless scamp with whom you fly,
Despite OF all you do or say, .u,
When sailing in the upper sky, @ !.
Will place you in the ''Milky way"
80 Tod Tar' En-.
~ EA Krss1Ne ITEM.-A young gen
tleman residing in the neighborhood o
Richmond, had occasion, a short time ag'
to drive his pretty cousin Fanny down t.
Windsor in gig. Little Charlie, a broth
er Of Fanny's, accompanied and sat be
tween them in the gig: but as he was onl!
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