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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

ED- Prosperity shines on different per-
sons much in the way that the sun shines
on different objects. Some it Eardens
like mud, while others it softens like
wax.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

~-"Bob, you say you believe mos.
diseases are con ayious. How long have
you entertained such notions ?" Ever
since sat alongside of a blue-cyed girl
and caught the thumpitation of the
heart"
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31
FRED. DOUGLAS FOR CONGRESS.

Douglass was nominated for the State
Assembly by the Ani-Slavery men of
the district in which he resides, in the
State of New York. Greedy opposed
this movement, but strongly recommend
ed him for Congress. Here is an extract
from the article
"His proper place lie not member of
the State administration at Albany, but
as member of Congress at Washing
ton.
''For the former Office he possesses no
qualifications that might not be found in
other gentlemen, while for the duties of a
representative at Washing on he is partic-
ularly gifted. AS an orator and debater
he possesses both the force and grace of
Virginia gentleman of the old school,
and one of the first families to which a
depth of conviction and resolution wor-
thy Of the best days Of the Republic. add
a persuasive and magnetic charm not Of
ten felt in the federal capital. We trust,
then, that the friends Of Mr.. Douglass
will not persist in urging his election to
the Office for which he ID now nominated, ,
but will make every preparation to return
him to Congress on the very first vacancy
in the Monroe district
The Iowa supporters of the Tribune do
not indorse such damnable idea as the
above but they regard the paper as sound
ly orthodox on the negro question, and
furnish its Proprietors nearly $4,000
annually to disseminate "correct senti-
ments."
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

E Boats are heavily loaded for St.
Paul, in anticipation of the close of Lake
Pepin. The weather begins to feel win
try.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

ne Stranger will you send the cleo
ton returns Of your Township and Coun-
ty to the North Iowa Times as soon AS
you learn them?
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31
SOUTHERN MAIL.


One Of the charges made against Blu
chanan. is that of voting, while in Con-
gress, "to rob the mails" in search of
Abolition documents designed to promote
negro instruction. or in any way produce
discomfort and characterization.
To rob the mails, gives point to the
charge. which without the offensive word
would be pointless. Abstractly, it is
wrong to NEEDLE with mail matter-prac-
tically the sacredness of the Mails is vio-
lated by every government. when it is
we'll convinced that the public safety re-
quires it. Reflection teaches every one
this truth but it does not suit the purposes
of politicians to tell the whole truth at all
times. In the simplest relations Of life,
round us. We see the great abstract right
of "Fres Speech" virtually destroyed
and yet the inceesant cry goes up that our
liberty itself n in danger when any re.
straint is placed upon the wagging of that
unruly member called the tongue.
Suppose Steam Boat Captain, Far
mer, a Master Mechanic or q Merchant
employs man to work for him at low
wages. and sympathizing neighbor inter-
ests himself to poison the mind of the
employee and induces his desertion of the
post he is filling, what follows? Does
not the employer and all the neighborhood
unite in condeming the " free speech I" Of
the meddlesome fellow" We have
seen farmers almost fight about matters
of this kind particularly when a heavy
heaviest required immediate cutting
The right to talk As We please has great
many linitations.
Jackson recommended the Bill which
Buchanan voted for and until now it has
never been opposed except by those who
have long ago declared that "this Govern
men, is league with holl'
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

GAs" MAC at the New York Store is
selling a nice lot of Green Apples. Some
green things are valuable. Try the APP
pies.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

re- 1000 hogs died alta dis.illery in
Cayuga Co. N. Y. a Few weeks since.
The doctors pronounced the disease
Cholera aud putrid Erysipalas.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

EF A nice assortment of Books and
Stationary can be found at the Drug Store
of Akin d Co.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

FALsE.-Two-thirds OF the plumpness
that you run against now adays. Why
will the girls try your patience SO Vive
la hoops
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31

Re-" We have deferred till next week
several articles prepared for this number.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31
Respectfully.
"A. D. GRAVES.


Mr.. Graves has placed US under obliga-
tons in forwarding the above interesting
statements. We shall expect continu-
ance of like favors as he promises. Our
paper has creditable circulation in the
older states and those who use it's columns
as our friend has done will confer favor
on us and benefit themselves. Give the
Times your patronage, and supply it with
facts in relation to your advantages of
land and location and we will guarantee
it profitable to you.
Mr.. Graves is the fortunate owner of
800 acres of valuable farming land in the
neighborhood of Elliotta.
correspondents should write proper
names pery plainly if they wish US to re-
port them as they desire.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-10-31
Correspondence Of the Times.
Ell LIOT A.
ELLIorA, Fillmore Co., N. T.


October 90, 1856.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, Dear Sir:
Having seen copy of your valuable
paper in which was an invitation to those
interested in the numerous beautiful vii
lagos of the North West, to jot down their
respective locations and business prospects.
l take pleasure in availing myself of an
opportunity to give the public through
the columns of the North Losco Times, a
few brief statements of the present condi.
ton of Elliota. There are several valu.
able points in this region which l will DIES
cribe to you as time will allow me. pro-
vided no more competent hand will as
sumo the task, but as am not accustom-
ed to corresponding with newspaper,
trust my communication may be subjected
to very partial criticism.
/ suppose you are more interested in
substantial facts than in details, and there.
fore shall occupy as little of your space
as possible.
\ Elliota is situated on the Dubuque and
81 Paul road in Town 1ol North of Range
9 West. 1t is 10 miles from DEBORAH, the
County seat of Winneshiek in Iowa, and
about forty rods North of the Iowa and
Minnesota boundary line. 1t is conven-
iently situated to wood and water, and is
going ahead with the rapidity that marks
all our Western towns. The first house
was erected less than three years ago, and
it now contains over Two Hundred in
habitants. The country around it which
a short time since was unoccupied, is now
covered with dwellings, and at this sea-
son Of the year, with droves of stock and
large stack yards. There are two large
Stone Stores in Elliota and one frame one
severally occupied by Messrs. Marsh &
Bro, Boon d Bro, and Mr.. Cleghorn.-
Three Hotels owned respectively by Mr..
Andrew Cheney, Mr.. Fay and Capt. J..
W. Elliot-the last named gentleman is
proprietor of the Town. There are four
practising physicians, Doct. Lyle, Doct's.
Turner g. Brown and Doct. V. F. Elliot.
DR.. Elliot has good stock of Drugs in
one Of the Stone Stores above mentioned.
All branches of business flourish better
than the Medical department, but tits very
desirable to be located at a point where
experienced physicians can minister to
the I" ills that flesh is heir to-
There is no doubt but Elliota presents
fine opening for business men, while the
surrounding country is as we'll adapted to
farming purposes and is as healthy as any
location in the State or Territory. Emf
grants who have started for points farther
West or North will dewell to examine the
business facilities and adjacent country of
Elliota.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28

The steamer Daniel Webster arrived at New
Orleans, February %, with two weeks later
dates from California. She brings intelligence
that Col. Kinney had gone to Granada to effect
an alliance with Gen. Walker. There is a
rumor brought by some Of the passengers, but
Of doubtful authenticity, that Col. Kinney had
been arrested at Granada by Gen. Walker and
condemned to be shot, but that he was saved
from death by the interference Of some Of
Walkers officers.
All the Central American States except
Nicaragua have formed an alliance.
The San Francisco markets closed on the
9Th with a downward tendency. Considerable
rain had fallen throughout California, and the
agricultural prospects we're good. The mining
accounts are very encouraging.
No Senator had been elected by the Califor
MIA Legislature, and there were little prospects
Of choice being made. Mr.. Foote was the
American nominee.
There has been no fighting in Oregon since
the last accounts.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28

him to 60 up stairs TO the family with whom
the Baron was. Stalking into the middle OF
the room, the man cried out, My name Is
Boseluc, and let out carriages for hire. !
have let out carriages to the Baron de Selhau-
sen, and he owes 700 francs but he will never
pay me, for he is swindler, and not baron
at all. / am not the only man-tailors, glovers,
hotel-keepers, upholsterers, painters, gilders,
all sorts Of tradesmen, in fact, have been swim
died by him." "Good people," added Boze-
luc, solemnly turning to the young ladys pa
rents, "you had better put off the marriage,
for tell you the man is no baron, but swind-
ler?" The s0i-disdnt baron was, after some
explanations, handed over to the custody OF
the police. The marriage was postponed
until inquiries could be made about him. 1t
was then ascertained that instead of being a
Baron and a German, he was only the son OF a
ruined tradesman of the lie de la Reunion,
bourbon j that he had come to Paris to ac-
cept place as clerk in bank and that find
ing his salary insufficient, he had taken to
swindling, and had carried it on with such
skill that he not only made vast number of
dupes, but contrived to gain access to very
good society. He has been tried and SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment and so francs
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
The Birth Place OF washington.

The following is copy Of the bill reported
some days since, from special committee, by
Mr.. Berkely of Westmoreland, to authorize the
Governor of this commonwealth to accept
grant from Lewis w. Washington to the birth
place Of General Washington in the county of
Westmoreland, and to have the same enclosed.
Whereas Lewis w. Washington, heir at law
of George G. Washington, has offered to convey
to the State of Virginia sixty feet square of
ground in the county of Westmoreland, on
which formerly stood the house in which Gene
raj Washington was born, together with the
family burying ground and vault, containing
about twenty feet square of ground, in which
are inferred the remains of the father, grand
father and great grandfather of General Wash
ingtoD, solely upon the condition that the State
require the said places to be permanently en-
closed with an iron fence, based upon stone
foundation, and have erected suitable and
modest Though substantial tablets to CONNIE
morate these notable spots.
l. Be it therefore enacted by the General
Assembly of Virginia that the Governor of this
commonwealth is authorized and required to
accept on the part of the State from Lewis W.
Washington the grant aforesaid Of said plats
OF ground, and to cause the same to be enclosed
with an iron fence, and have suitable tablets
erected to describe and mark the spots, with
such other repairs and improvements as he
may think advisable and proper. And to enable
the Governor to comply with the above condi
tons and requirements, the auditor of public
accounts is hereby autho rizcd and required to
issue, upon the order of the Governor from
time to time, for purposes of this act, his war.
rants upon the treasury, payable out Of any
money therein not otherwise appropriated, to
an amount not exceeding the sum Of $4,000.
2. The Governor of this commonwealth, FOR
the purpose of more effectually and convent,
emily carrying out the Purposes and provisions
of this act, shall have power to appoint COM
missioner resident in the, county of Westmore-
land, whose duty it shall be to perform and dis
charge the provisions of this act, under the
direction of the Governor.
3. This act shall be III force from its passage.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
MAsrLASp U. S. srs.ron-Tbe Appapoli

MARYLAND U. S. SENAToR.-The Annapolis
Republican mentions rumor that Governor
Ligon will refuse to give the Hon. Anthony
Kennedy his commission as United States
Senator, on the ground that he was ineligible
at the time Of his election to that post The
following is portion Of the constitution bear.
ing upon the subject, which is supposed to
sustain the objection
"No Senator or Delegate, after qualifying
as such, shall, during the tern. for phich he ,oos
elected, be eligible to any Office which shall have
been created or the salary or profits Of which
shall have been increased during such term, or
shall during that time hold any office or receive
the salary or profits Of any office, under The
appointment Of The Erccutire or Legislature"
Mr.. Kennedy's term Of Office as United States
Senator does not commence until March, 1857,
and therefore the restriction (says one of our
exchanges) can by no possibility affect him
until that time.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28

In the evening Of the 18th of October last a
family Of distinction, residing in the Chaussee
d'Antin, gave grand banquet in honor Of the
singing of a contract for the marriage Of their
daughter, young lady Of great beauty, and
possessed Of not less than $4,000 francs year,
with Louis Ellie Adolphus Baron de Selhausen,
young man of 20, chief of one most ancient
and distinguished Of baronial houses Of the
provinces of Silesa In the midst of the
banquet rude looking stranger arrived, and
demanded TO see the Baron. The concierge
told him that on account of the joyful event of
the day, the family had given orders that no
visitors should be admitted. The stranger
insisted, and the concierge getting angry,
threatened to turn him out by force. At length,
after good deal Of alteration, the stranger
espied large bell and began ringing it furi-
ousy. This drew all the inhabitants of the
house to the windows, and the man then cried
in loud voice that he wanted to see the
Baron de Selhausen--at the same time threat.
enng to ring the bell until his request was
complied With. The concierge at last allowed
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
JOHN n. COUGH.

The lecture delivered by this gentleman al
the Smithsonian Institution, on Tuesday night
was Largely attended by both ladies and gentle.
men; the President Of the United States and
others holding high Executive, Judicial, and
Legislative positions, being among the audi
tory. The theme Of Mr.. Cough was temper
ance, which he treated in his usually attractive
style Of oratory.
This and tomorrow evening, he will lecture
at the new Baptist Church, on Thirteenth street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
Inter from Mexico.

The steamer Texas, at New Orleans, Febru.
airy rs, brings Vera Cruz dates to the 22d.
Her news is as follows:
On the night Of the 18th the Castle of San
Juan pronounced for Gen. Tamarez. Some
firing took place on both sides, attended with
slight loss, until the 10th, when the castle
surrendered to the city. The leaders Of the
instruction in the castle had been condemned
to be shot Puebla was still in possession Of
Tamarez.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
Our Relations with England.

II is stated by the New York Commercial
Advertiser, upon the authority of a gentle
man who came passenger in the Asia, and
who saw Mr.. Buchanan on the eve of his de.
parture, that all the points Of difficulty between
the United States and Great Britain we're in a
fair way for adjustment, and would be settled
in few days
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28

lar at the South than any other Northern Wing,
We are willing to concede; but some events
have occurred, and others are in progress,
which will bring Mr.. Fillmore from his retire
ment before the country almost as new man.
Had he been dead and buried, he could not
have maintained more complete and onnous
silence in regard 10 the vital questions of the
day than he has maintained. He travelled
through the entire South during the tendency
of the Nebraska-Kansas bill; he was enter.
tanned with all that cordial hospitality which is
allowed 10 be characteristic of Southern
men. Yet on that vital question was he abso-
lutels dumb throughout his protracled pilgri-
mage. No man can say whether he was for
ton. No man can say whether he is or is not
in favor of that Black Republican and North
ern know-nothipg movement--the repeal of
the Kansas ebraska bill. No man can say
aid societies and sympathiser with the Free
soil party in Kansas. Yet in utter ignorance
OF his opinions on these and other important
subjects, he is put forward as the chosen cand.
date of the Southern Know-nothings for Pres
dent of the United States.
His friends are reckoning without their host
They will find that he will be required to come
out and declare himself. Tried by his letter
Of 1888 to the anti-slavery party, she would
seem to be altogether opposed to the views Of
the South in respect to the subjects to which
we have alluded.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
TIL. Erirntn mrrrim.n.

An officer on board the new frigate Merri.
mac, which sailed from Boston few days
since, sends tie following despatch to friend,
under, date Of February 26th: We are
off. The ship under steam is making nine
knots per hour, the engine and boiler exceed
ing all expectation. Chief Engineer Martin is
almost overwhelmed with delight"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
a Pertinent Question.
the New York Day Book.

Says the New York Day Book:
Fifty thousand negroes in this state, and
not one Of them win go to Kansas to fight for
the cause Of freedoml Who would think ?
Come, come, Mr.. Frederick Douglas, Why don't
you raise company Of black.guards and START
Rev. Ward Beecher will furnish you with rifles.
Where is DIR. Pennington2
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28

Mr.. Taylor changed his vote from Law TO
Fillmore.
Mr.. Boiling changed bis vote from Davis to
Fillmore.
Mr.. Loekhead changed his vote foom Dayi,
to Fillmore.
Mr.. Bartlett changed his vote from Davis to
Fillmore, because be knew the latter TO be &C
ceptable to all Kentucky. Out of our own
State Mr.. Fillmore stands first in orr affections.
Mr. Bullock, Of New York, changed his vote
for Fillmore.
Mr.. Lockwood, Of Wisconsin, changed from
Law to Fillmore.
MIR. Westbrooke, Of New York, said he would
not change his vote, bat would vote for Fill.
more on the unanmou vote.
Mr.. Jones, Of Pennsylvania, voted for Mr..
Davis. but now that the Kentucky delegation
had left him, he withdrew his vote, and would
refuse to vote for any one.
Mr.. Weeks of New Jersey, was authorized
10 change six votes Of his State from Stockton
70 Fillmore.
Mr.. Grandon Of New Jersey, desired to speak
for himself He would change his vote from
Stockton to Fillmore, because be knew that
Fillmore was nearest to the heart Of the son Of
New Jersey-Stockton. he promised that the
second Congressional District Of his State
would give majority for the nominee Of the
Convention.
A delegate from Michigan changed the en-
tire vote from Law to Fillmore.
Mr.. Pickett, Of Tennessee, voted for Garrett
Davis. but if any one here desired to know
how he st. cd, he would say that he was for
Fillmore up 10 the hub.
Various other delegates changed their votes
and the greatest excitement ensued, every one
being on the tiptoe Of expectation.
The Secretary announced the result as fol
lows:
Number Of votes cast 243.
N.ca.aarv N a choice 100
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
MORE SNOW.

Yesterday there was another heavy fall OF
snow, affording prospect Of more seighing;
Of which sport, during the present season, the
pleasure-seekers have had enough to crafty
all reasonable desires.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
To the PRESIDENT.


In THE SENATE, yesterday, February 81, Mr..
WELLER, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported bill increasing the efficiency Of the
army, in accordance with the recent message OF
the President, recommending an appropriation OF
three millions OF dollars for that purpose.
Mr.. BUTLER, from the Committee on the Ju.
dietary, reported that they had had under consde.
ration the election contested case Of Judge Trum-
bull. The matter had been fully discussed, but
such diversity Of opinion existed among the
members Of that committee, they had come 10
the further consideration Of the subject and that
il be referred back 10 the Senate. The report was
adopted.
Mr.. PUeH gave notice Of his intention TO intro
duce a resolution declaring Judge Trumbulls seat
vacant; aud Mr.. Crittenden gave notice Of his
intention TO introduce one declaring that gentle
man elected Senator for six years from the fourth
OF March, 1855
After the transaction Of other businr s. the bill
making provision for invalid and other pensions
were passed; and, after an executive session, the
Senate adjourned.
In THE HousE or REPRESENTATIVES,, yesterday,
February ~, Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio from the
Committee OF Ways and Means, reported the In
dian Appropriation bill.
Various reports were made from the several
standing committees aud appropriately referred
The House, after debate, referred the message
OF the President, inserted in Tuesdays proceed.
ings) relative TO increasing military efficiency,
and asking three millions OF dollars for that pur.
pose, 10 the Committee on Military Affairs and
adjourned.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28
r AND WARRANT AND RANKIN c.

IL House of ]. M. Clarke & Cove are al
ways paying above New York market prices for
warrants sent us by mail, and return sight drs rs
the same day they are received.
Address J. M. CLARKE 81 CO.,
Washington City, ID. G.
Sept 2o-1m
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-02-28

LETTER FROM PRESIDENT PIERCE.
The following letter was written by the Pre-
sident to the Boston Mercantile Library Asso-
citation in response to an invitation to attend
the celebration by them of Washington's birth
day