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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
For the Times.

TOT the Times.
Mr.. EDITOR:
In the last number Of your paper ]
noticed small squib designed as cake
off, on short article written by me-
What the author was trying to accomp
lish cannot fo- the life of me conceive.
So far as can judge. with my one tai
emit in point of intellect and sound reas-
oning, l should take him to be one of
those planets which Lad fallen out of his
orbit. and was floating about in a mixed
atmosphere OF thought and uncommon
sense. In strain of eloquence he dis
courses upon the prosecutions of the
Quakers and seemin " for The purpose of
drawing a comparison between them and
certain class of ministers who have taken
up politics in connection with religion
But the Quakers were not persccued for
want of patriotism or fidelity to their
country. but during a reign of ignorance
4
and superstition were persecu'ed for their
religion. So long as the world stands and
the various sects exist, 80 long will there
be difference of opinions in tie manner
Of worship which will cause prosecutions
among themselves. With such we do no,
propose to interfere. for they have nothing
to do with a certain other class, oae o
which we ina forner number briefly no
ticed. s',i Ias8G8
We would call attention TO those VIII,
are stirring up one portion of our countr,
against another, who are sending armet
men with rifles and Eowic knives to strik,
down men who live beneath the same fla.
AS themselves. Mr.. "Snooks" cites us t,
the Clergy Of the revolution. IT'S tru,
they did pray, but their prayers were no.
for the destruction Of their brothers and
neighbors. They did not call on North
ern men 10 strike down those of the South
They did not curse or trample down tn,
Constitution because a few slaves LIVED
within its jurisdiction. No "Pete
Snooks!' No Sir! Their prayers were
for the maintenance of that Aoblest 0
ksbrics.-the Constitution and Union 0
these States.
And it is for this same object, for tn,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
PROCLAMATION.

The petition of John G. Bass and fifty
others, residents of the village Of McGreg-
or. in the County Of Clay ION, Iowa. was
this day filed in tho County Court. askin.
that Legal steps be taken on the part OF
the Court, to authorize Them to proceed
in the effort to secure an Incorporation Of
the Town of MoGregor>
The Affidavit of A. f. Wonzer being.
filed showing said Town toeontain popu--
laiion of three hundred Inhabitants
1t is held by the Court thas said Town is
entitled to the privileges of All incorpora-
ton.
And it is ordered that an Election be
held in the Town Of McGregor, at the
usual place of holding the County Elec,
tinns--on Thursday the 10th day Of
March, A. D.. 1857. The polls to be
opened at 10 o'clock A. NJ, and to close
at 3 o'clock p, d.. when and where the
Legal v o,ers Of said Town may vote "for
an Incorporation or against an lncorpora-
ton" of said Town Of McGregor, and it
is further ordered that, William Hardin.
William Baker and John McMullin, be and
they are hereby appointed Judges Of said
Election with full power to appoint one or
more Clerks of said Election. and to fill
any vacancy in the Board of Judges that
may take place.
Given under my hand
and the Seal of the Co. =,
Court Of Clayton Co. L. S.
this ed day of March, " "
AID, 1857.
ELIPHALET PRICE.
County Judge.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
Look out for the Engine when the Bell

Look out tor the Engine when the Boil
Rings. m NV m "
p The Cars Of the NJ. L. NJ. Rail Road
are now only 10 miles East Of Nc regor,
and every day lessons the distance
When the ice goes OFT, the Engine will
come in-we hope. Won't it be refresh
ing though. to hear, some morning in next
month (April) the howl of the Space-An
nihilator as he tramps up defantly to the
East Bank of the Great River! The
single eye Of this modern Cyclops will be
directed at once to the Iowa side, but
with all it's strength on land, it is incapa-
bic Of navigation. Have patience Old
fellow! One of your family will shortly
be stabbed At Nc Grcgor and then you may
play the March of Progress in reciprocal
screams till your chests ache! Your
voices are not so piano as the breathings
Of the drawing-room instrument, but they
convey more joy to the soul of trade and
industry, they touch the kegs of COM
merce more gratefully than all the barps
and organs Of the universe.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

THE WEArHER.-We have no complaint
to make of the behavior Of the weather
now. The snow is slowly leaving US. and
no danger is apprehended from sudden
departure Of the large amount of that ar
ticle which fell to our share. The days
are warm and often balmy, the nights a
little cool but not unpleasant. The cross
ing Of the River by teams has been re-
sumed, but it is not safe. A few more
days and this upper country will be cheer
ed by the sight Of Steam Boats from St.
Louis, Galena and Dubuque. bnE
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

A PlNcUsnIoN.-A Lady in 0tsego,
N. Y, has been in the habit. while in a
state Of Somnambulism. of sticking.need-
les and pins in various parts of her body,
Attic latest date there had been extracted
from her neck, arms. breast and abdomen,
e97 needles, 81 Pins. darning needles,
) hair pins and S knitting pins. She is,
only 10 and though in bad health, it is+
hoped that she is now cured of thismania.
and will recover.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

The Spanish method Of extinguishing
life,by Garrotting CT choking, is bccom-
ing immensely popularin our large Cities.
The New York papers contain numerous
Instances ofits application by gents of the
pare to persons who are suspected of hav.
ing money or valuables about them
The mode has travelled to Chicago, Gin
cinnati and Dubuque, and SO frequent
is it put in practice that but few persons
are willing to pass an unfrequented street
alone. The operation is SO sudden, so
quick, and so effectual, that it has super
seeded the old fashioned knock down sys-
tenn entirely. The attack is invariably
"in the rear" and hence your revolver or
bowie can be of no service to you. Your
pocket-book is gone before you can say
"Jack Robinson, and in lieu of that val
liable travelling companion called money.
you are left with fancy neck.tie that can
be detached from your wind-pipe while
the dealer in Exchange is overhauling
your wallet. There is progress in villainy
as well as in the useful arts. and upon the
whole we would prefer little choking, to
an ugly knife blade applied to the region
of the heart. The Irish are said to be
used to the modern process, and our blood
may account for the choice we make.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

Landslide.
Letters from Hon. G. w. Jones of the
u. s. Senate to II. D. Evans of NJ Gregor
indicate that there is prospect of Fort
Crawford Reserve being brought into
market at an early day. This Reserva-
ton is said to contain nine sections or a.
bout 5000 acres; it lies on the Wsst bank
of the Mississippi just above the mouth
of Bloody Run. and is very valuable for
it's timber. There is not foot of it un-
claimed, but whether the settlers on it will
have the benefit accorded ~ pre-emptors
is question to be settled by the Govern.
ment. H .a.5 ~
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

License.
We will publish next week the original.
or synopsis of, the Liquor Bill. The
Maine Law being dead by general consent,
we should return to the old system oil
Licenses, as the new bill contemplates.-
We all want the trade confined to res.
ponsible parties and vote for this Bill
at the April election will effect that desi.
rable purpose. Vote for License and
dry up the Drunker;es!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
Porters Spirit,

Porters spirit ...t
Thisis one Of the most rdcc--y publi-
cations on the Continent. 1t is the Ma
tional organ Of ADJUSTMENTS, Games
Sports the Turf DC &c. To the "fast
men" Ilre gentlemen Of leisure or tie low
ers of he quaint ard comic, the spirit"
is invaluable. Ans army Of Correspon-
dents Stationed throughout the World,
fills i with descriptions and incidents
that are told SO well by no other set of
writers. Copies Of thu Spirit" can, b.
seen Il our Office. and money will be
forwarded to the Publishers ~ their risk.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
OUR ROAD UNDER CONTRACT,

A friend who was present, favors ue
with the following account of meeting
whose proceedings will be interesting to
all our Iowa readers. All honor to Chr-
mont
Rail RoaI Meeting.
., Pursuant to call. a large number Of the
citizens of CLERMoNr and vicinity, met
at that place on Tuesday, March Sd.
On motion, w. Blackett was chosen
President, and J. Gharky of the Pioneer,
Secretary.
Hon. j. Brown 1.-THE efficient sec.'y. of
the McGregor Co.. being introduced.
addressed the meeting, stating the object,
viz: To consider the propriety of taking
stock in the McGregor, St. Peters L.
Missouri R. r. Co. The amount of County
Bonds already raised is about $3.50, 900.
He spoke upon the feasibility Of the route
and gave the audience succinct state
ment OF the affairs OF the company and
the probable result of its success. He
also informed the meeting that contrac.
had been entered into with Messrs. Nc
Donald & Co., (late contractors on the
NJ. & NJ. r. r. by which they are to con.
struct the road to Clear Lake, 14O miles
from McGregor. within the space of tara
years. The contractors to take 100000
of the stock of the Co., and $500, 600 in
Farm Mortgages and County Bonds.
c. F. Remick Esq, of McGregor, be-
ing called upon, addressed the meeting,
showing conclusively the benefits of Rail
Roads and the necessity of an early com.
pletion Of the projected lines. He was
followed by w. S. McClintock Esq, o.
West Union, whose remarks were pertinent
and logical. The President then informed
the meeting that the Stock books of the
Co. were open for subscriptions, where.
upon SIXTY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
were subscribed by the citizens of Cler-
mont. The greatest unanimity and har.
mony prevailed. I'll
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

Tho Hornet.
We understand that the Editor Of the
Elkader Tribune visited Moaona last week
to see the celebrated "Hoosier Hornet"
now stabbed there. A careful inspection
of the animal satisfied our Typo brother
that it would be unsafe to bet against the
stock. He returned to the County Seat
"a wiser if not better man." Els
would run we'll in Elk-ader, Frank
Don't tell Richardson" hey
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

CFRev. MIR. Kalloch, the Boston Di-
vine who preached politics during the
late canvass, has recently been indicted
for gross commission of that weakness
which afflicted the Psalmist-too much
familiarity with another man swife. The
evidence against Mr.. X. was positive.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
Prairie du Chen.

Prairie du Chen.
Our beautiful Sister across the River
is advancing to Metropolitan importance
with gigantic strides. Her Hotels are
filled with Capitalists and business men
seeking locations. Houses of substantial
character a-c going up rapidly property
is changing hands daily at advancing rates.
and the whole place wears the hue of
commercial health and activity. Success
to the Western City of Wisconsin.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

Murder. vFn b. ...-. . ,..t,...
A stabbing case resulting in death oc-
CURED few days ago in a grocery at
Rochester, Minnesota. The murderer
was tracked as far as Monona, where he
ate dinner on Tuesday and shaved off his
whiskers. Atthis point the Minnesota
Sheriff in pursuit. met the Sheriff Of Rock
ford, Illinois, also in pursuit Of a MURDER
Err, supposed to BE- bound West. The
Rockford Sheriff met a man east of Prai-
RE du CHEN answering the description
of the Rochester criminal, and it is hoped
that he at least will be overhauled. We
heard no names or other particulars.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

Indiana Senators. .....a l,.......
The Chicago Times is wrong in stating
that there was not a majority of the SEN
ate in Joint Convention. Twenty. three
voted for Fitch. two for Dunn, and one for
-, making 26, which is just majority.
While Directing to the informal manner of
the Indiana election, we re-iterate the O.
pinion that Messrs. Fitch l. Bright will
retain their seas. There is no law Of In
diana { but custom) prescribing the man
ner of getting into joint Convention, and
if the objection to Harlan was, that ma
jority of each house was not voting at the
time of his election from Iowa, the U. S.
Senate by their own record have already
admitted the Indiana Senators.
Our Republican friends should bear
lightly on the informally of the Hoosier
proceedings, for it is not forgotten that
with much poorer case they insisted
that Harlan was legally elected in 1855.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

Paper Money. = a
This article is laboring under very en-
barrassing suspicious about these days.
Failures are frequent. and distrust is be-
coming general. We have always been
in favor of Free Banks" but We can
didly confess that many Of these institu-
tons are growing little too Free" for
our fxCtH
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

To THE BooT AND SHOE. TRADE.-We.
call your special attention to the advertise
ment of JAMES DUNLOP, Wholesale Boot
and Shoe dealer, No. 50 Lake street, Chi.
cage. Mr.. Dunlop has rcceasly removed
from No 10 Dearborn steet to his present
stand where he is prepared with greater
facilities to supply the trade with aNariety
Of spring goods. His stock';is nunbered
among the most extensive in Chicago, to
which he is daily adding new and season.
able goods, all of which he can sell or fill to
order, at as low figure as any house in
the West. a...
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
Land Warrants

Land Warrants
Are quoted by Thompsons Reporter at
a higher price than they have reached for
long time. Spectators are gathering
them up to use in the Iowa Land Offices
to be opened May LIST. Forties are worth
from LIE to l,l6, Eighties from 100 to
l,O4. Sixties and One Hundred and TWEEN
ties are sold at SO to l,02 per acre. Now
is the time to sell.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

ETDr. Kane is dead. His remains
were received pr Steamer Cahawba from.
Havana on the esd, February at New
York His body was escorted to the
City Hall where il lay in state one day,
p previous to lis removal to Philadelphia.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
Of McGTegor.

City OF 10c0IeeoS.
Upon the petition Of John G. Bass and
fifty others, and the Affidavit Of A. E.
Wanzcr Esq, that the town Of McGregor
contains the requisite number Of inhabi-
tants. His Honor. Judge Price. has au-
thorized vote to be taken on Thursday
March 18th 1857. to decide the question
ofIxcoRPoRArros. Messrs. William Har-
ding. William H. Baker and John Nc
Mullen. are appointed Board to receive
and report the vote. 81
As the recorded portion Of the Town
only, is entitled to city aspirations. we Of
the Times. however the vote may result,
win be merely vilacgers-our Office being
sirty feet too far West to entile US to the
honor Of being included in the city lin.
its! What an unfortunate location We
have made WeAtrust that the Mayor
and Alderman Of the New City-akat Is
10 6e-wih commiserate our situation, and
allow us to come over. when the first dis
cussion Of sHeidsick and Turtle" takes
place! ;,z .4sa. ~ .saaa l,- a
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

EF Galena has nominated a''no,party''
Municipal Ticket. "No-party" tickets,
and ''no-par;y" men are not exactly to.
our taste. Cats are sometimes concealed!
in meal.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

E- The Iowa Constitutional Conven-
ton adjourned on Wednesday March 4th.
We soon shall have full report Of their
doings.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
9piritualism.

We learned while in Ind lana, that Hon.
Chas. w. Cathcart of La Porte County,
a distinguished politician. and recently a
u. S. Senator from that State, had become
convert to this delusion. We have
known Mr.. Cathcsrt many years, and from
his acknowledged ability We would have
supposed him to be the last man to lose
himself in the mases Of visionary phi
losophy. He commenced an Investigation
Of tho subject to explode the pre;ensions
Of family of mediums who were neigh.
bors of his. and who had erected Esprit
Hail. in which to exhibit the manifesto
sions. Mr.. G. prepared himself with a
costly chemical apparatus aud by close ap-
plication and experiment he succeeded in
producing effects that surprised himself.
but, the report is. that trial Of powers.
between himself and the so.called spirits.
resulted in a brilliant victory for the in
visible operators. The spirits had the
trus "rod Of Aaron" and Cathcart was
not less astonished than mortified at the
defeat of Science. He continued to
reflect upon the subject until his doubts
were dissipated. and confirmation strong
AZ proofs Of Holy Writ" took their place.
He has since erected Esprit Hall'' ad-
joining his residence. and hundreds Of
visitors frequent it--some to crafty curl
osity, some, to have their doubts removed
or confirmed. and many to receive mes
sages from their departed friends There
is no man in the State whose conversion
would have caused greater sensation than
that of Mr.. c. He has written some able
letters to the Spiritual Telegraph Of New
York. detailing occurrences that are too
surprising for mortal belief unless they
were witnessed. We heard things relat-
ed al having transpired at his Hall. that
we would not dare repeat to 50 matter of
fact people as our readers are believed
to be. At the hazard, however. of being
thought slightly non eonpos. We will state
one Of the wonders reported TO us. The
Instruments of Brass Band were placed
in the Hall on table, and the room was
vacated; at" the request of Mr.. G. the
"Spirits filed that room with music az
sublimely correct as ever fell on mortal
ear! This we have, from gentleman
who had it from the leader of the Band
owning the instruments. We know the
loader, and our informant, intimately. and
they are men Of unquestioned veracity,
and both occupy high social and profess
ional positions, in South Bend Indiana
That it was their intention to hoar friend
from the West we can not believe, because
the whole people either from rumor or
from having been witnesses. arc talking
Of nothing but the astounding SINGULAR
ties that are nightly exhibited at the Hall.
We listened and disbel,eved. We do not
doubt the sincerity Of those who report
these remarkable stories. but We prefer to
shink that psychological deception rather
than discmbodied spirit is the author of
the mystery.
We hope to lay before our readers in a
few weeks, letter from Mr.. Cathcart
himself, in answer to some inquiries we
have taken the liberty to make.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

Strangers. far sa r. ....-.
Our Town is filed with strangers look
lug up locations for Spring business
New buildings are commenced daily. to
accommodate the demand that is thus ear
" being manifested. "Pitch in"
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
The New York Clipper.

This well got.up-paper is Clipper"
sure enough. IL posts up all he fight.
ing business of the country, and if we
have not mis- AIKEN its tenor, it does, not
look upon boxing and pvize fighting with
much distavor. Every ene to his tastes,
and five do not relish i.s+ commentator
of all the "manly exercises" We read it
with interest, and advise those who want
to kno W the laws Of sparring, and gaming
to send for the Clipper.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06

ETHon. A. S. Scott of the Conven-
tiou continues to- favor us with the Iowa
City papers containing reports of the do.
inss Of the body ofwhich he is member.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
CONGRESS.

CONGRESS.
Our latest dates from this body are to
Feb. 26.
Mr.. Thompson is reelected Senator
from New Jersey. Mr.. Gwin introduced
the Pacific r. r. Bill. Mr.. Campbell 8
Tariff Bill passed, 40 to "a. Mr.. Orr OF
South Carolina favored it, while Stanton
of Ohio, Republican. bowed it up as be-
ing destructive of the Wool business
Mr.. Carlisle spoke in favor of equalizing
the grants of land among the several
States. . .aa .#.. s..
The Senate resumed the subject Of the
Dallas Treaty. An indefinite postpone
ment was moved, but it failed by a vote
Of 10 to So. Mr.. Cass spoke in favor Of
concession and peace. His speech was
warmly appluded. The Treaty will donbt.
less be ratified after the 4th of March.
Mr.. Wilson proposed bill granting 6
million acres of land to the Cities of Wash.
ington and Georgetown for public schools
What next? 80,
The Minnesota State Bill came up in
the Senate; Mr.. Broadhead and Mr.. Briggs
favored the exclusion of all voters upon
the question of adopting state Govern.
ment. except citizens of the U. S. Mr.
Douglas opposed the exclusion and show.
ed that it was both unjust and contrary
to precedent.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-03-06
Woman,

Woman.
Shakespeare puts in the mouth Of one Of
his characters this slanderous line:
"oh Frailty thy name is Woman ~
The sequel however. proved that the
"frailty" was in himself. and that the lady
whose supposed conduct induced the un-
kind expression, was "Pure as the icicle
that hangs on dams tempt"
In most instances where woman is
blamed, the weakness is really found in
the opposite sex, and We regard the COM
mon newspaper slang against our Mothers.
Wives, Sisters and Sweethearts, as unmiti-
gated rascality. We do not believe in
"Woman's Rights" except within the
circle Of domestic influence we will not
tlatter them by stating that they are COM
petent to discharge the duties, political
and otherwise, which by almost universal
consent have been imposed upon the
rougher sex but we do insist that they
invariably shrink from the Preparation Of
wrong. and but for the influence OF
Creations Lord" there would be few
meannesses chargeable to females. If a
woman plays the fool in dress, it is in
obedience to tho demands of shallow
husband or an empty headed sutton; if,
as is common in Europe, and not now un-
common at Washington. she is involved
in political intrigues, male manager is at
the bottom of it, using her innocence and
attractiveness to assist him in the consum.
nation of his schemes. We all know this,
but when the villainy is completed. and
public opinion calls for the wrong.doer
tho cowardly knaves who concoctcd it, all
cry out like celebrated character of an
tiguity. 1.-The woman did it."
1t is said that the War between Great
Britain and Persia was caused by lady
A young and beautiful woman committed
serious domestic offence-the British
Minister undertook to protect ber-the
Persian rules forbid this, and the Minister
was obliged to fly. The next move wa:
the seige and fall of Herat. Now, was
it the error of the woman, or the inter
meddling oficiousness of Diplomatist
that caused the War? John Bulls
Agent should have abstained from at
tempts to settle other peoples domestic
difficulties, and man should avoid charg
ing weakness and corruption upon woman
when it is an admitted fact that they only
err through the influence of association.