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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Election News.
We have made every effort to get re-
turns but without much success.

We have made every effort to get re-
turns but without much success.
Crazy is elected Judge over. Price by
2oO--so says Report--Davis beats
spaulding for sheriff--all the Candi-
dates are Rep. Fox Dem. is Treas
urer.
We have no report from the County
on the New Constitution. We hear that
tits beaten ct Farmcrsburg, Gutenberg,
Monona and Garnavillo and that it had
a maj. in its favor in Grand Meadow.
At McGregor 100 votes only were poll
ed--of these the Constitution got 6, the
mo" vote was 81! On the "White"
question One vote was cast for strikinc @
out and 4 80 against it IIurrah for
McGregor!! ".' ~ ... ....
1t is reported that Paulk Dem. is
elected Judge in Alamakec Co. and that
McClintoch Dem. and Rogers Republi
can are "ncck and neck" only 5 or
votes difference. Baily is reelected in
Chickasaw by 100.
The Dubuque papers of the 9Th give
Mcagre returns. The city is largely
Democratic but only half vote was
polled, 1900 votes were cast against the
New Constitution and 400 for it.
AT Davenport, the Dom. Judge and
Sheriff are elected--the New Constitu-
ton got majority.
ROLLINS, the K N. got small ma
jority for Gov, in st. Louis, Stewart,
Dem, is elected by 5000 in the state, by
estimate. 20. f.s.r 80
Clay, DEM, is elected to Congress in
the Ashland district, Ky. " .I..~
LArEn.-Dem. maj. in Dubuque Co.
is 1900. Maj. against New Constitution
200. #- .. s.... ." ..
Scott County Democratic Judge aud
Sheriff. ra" .H- .n..
Des Moines, small Dem. majority.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

MISNEsorA.-We hear regularly from
st. Paul by the politeness of officers on
board the Packets, but their. is not any
thing of interest in their papers. The
two Conventions are at work in separate
rooms and party journals are report
ing the proceedings of their own favor
ties as genuine. They are both infor-
NAL and without quorum to do bust
ness, unless a bare majority of claimants
to seats makes quorum-in that case
the Republicans have the advantage
We are told that Balcombe the President
of the Republican Convention can not
go the "negro equality" plank which
has 80 many charms for the presses of
that party. . 4.a-&.
Three companies Of troops have just
reached st. Paul. They are said TO be
"iine looking" but the company which
passed up on the Northern Light last
week could not have been included we
disclaim all knowledge of the meaning
Of cline looking" if that gang can
"come i'm.
The Indian troubles are not so serious
as reports a few days since, indicated.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Rattle Snakes.

A number of these noisy tail shaking rascals
are moving about in this section of the country
and it delights rs to hear that many of thom
meet their Everlasting" at the hands of our
sEake-hating community. There have been a
few cases of PERSONS being bitten by them this
summer. but we have heard of no deaths in
consequence except the death of the snakes
1t is established beyond question that WHISKY
or alcohol in some shape, is specific for the
bite, and We earnestly advise every family 10
keep a sufficient quantity on hand 10 meet an
emergency. Time is important in these cases,
and it viii not do to so a mile or two to get the
remedy. A friend at our elbow srgges's that
the advice we are giving is unnecessary, because
the whole country has already anticipated the
danger and provision is made for il This
may be true. bat if the necessity of keeping it
Is not enjoined uron them, they may drink ii
Ill up, and death will c,isue before more can be
,btained.
Seriously, snakes arc not plenty here, but
ur children are running after berries through
ne brush and amons the rocks and bluffs, and
a possibility exists that they may get bitten,
remedy should he within immediate reach
&c most cffectual remedy Is WHEKY.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
N~NVbv ;s Il .ha,o "a ca much e..

TWhy is it there is SO much Con-
sumption in the country? Because in
this fast and fortune-making ago health
is too often considered Of secondary
consequence. A cold is neglected,
trusting to the strength of good con-
stitution to work it off. A cough is the
result, and incipient Consumption steals
upon you. Had you commenced with
that excellent expectorant, Dr.. Halls
Balsam for the Lungs, you would have
been in the enjoyment of good health.
Call upon the authorized agent and get
u free Almanac.
For sale in McGregor by MERRILL e.
BARRoN, and by agents in every town
in the county.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

Tourists. lsraE
DIR. EGpErr Of Philadelphia has forwarded
us copies of the Pa. Inquirer, in one No. of
which is a letter from the west. describing Me-
Gregor "as a sort of den cut out from the bluffs
over head, with no room for town and lots
can not be made or sold here. This writer is
equally at fault in his reference to Clayton City
and Gutenberg The Gutenberg Herald plays
away at him in column of good naturcd crit
cism. and after removing all the li1esmis the
blunderel had on him, it invites us sto pitch into
him."
The growth and business of McGrcgor is a
sufficient ft.tatior Of all the nonsense that
travellers without observation may sclibble to
their eastern friends. In May SO we number
c,l 240-in May 81 We were over 1900! Our
freights this year viii not fall much short of 30
millions Of pounds we have 30 good stores,
more than halt of them doing iobbng trade
that would do no disercdit to towns of ten times
Our size--in one word, we buy more, sell more,
receive more freight, land mere passengers from
the east and south than any two towns on the
RiTcr between ruluque ard st Paul! If
there is Point on the Mississippi Of thrice the
population that can show any comparison with
MeGreSor in a business way we would Ike to
near tell of it.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
EbEKI


Ne"r dIonona, Iowa, June 10. 1857, of Chol-
era M"rlr $. Mrs. ANN N. consort of Isaac C..
PlcKI EING--aSed IL years. .g..-
Her remains were followed 10 the grave by 4
large c'ncoursc Of friends and b;rcaycd rela-
tivcs WHO witnessed them Deposited beneath the
"clods of the valley" to remain till the nom of
the resurrection. "when they that are in their
graves shall hear his voice and come foIth."
Weep not dear friends for DEF arted ones,
Who are i'll tic gra' laid low;
To wait til their Rctlecmcr comes,
To call them Gom below.
TIL" Resurrection Morn dear friends,
VIII bring them from the graves;
And with Immortality renew tl,ir lives.
Who hath ohcycd the Sa'ior's ways.
.... a...- IT r. c.
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AMERIcAv.-By reference to the card of the
AMERICAN HOTEL at Milwaukee, it will be seen
that }. W. SrE,Rss is sole pro- rctor, Mr.. Stiles
having retired on account of iIl-health.
Mr.. stearns is one of the most agreeable
hosts We have ever met, and the An crican is
Just as good House as we want to put Up at
We wish our friends no worse fate than to fall
into the hands of SrrARNs. Large Houses are
all the rage now, but it is not always the case
that high sounding name will compensate for
the lack Of convcniences and attentions that
can as well he bestowed in Il three story, as a
SIX story building. Our M, G:egor folks 80 to
the American we know, because we hear them
puff it every time they return fom Milwau-
kcc &C., .Ef - .-....-..
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Cedar Valley News.


We arc glad to see by the last No of this
spirited journal that Mr.. Felt. the Editor, has
got back to bis post renewed in health. In
one Of his very readable letters from McGregor
he sets our town up splendidly--the agony is
piled up a little perhaps but Anday never does
things by halves The News has large amount
Of Advertising from McGrgor, and the happy
manner which characteristics the introduction Of
its patrons to the traders of the Cedar Valley,
adds value to the Advertisement which is
highly appreciated by its patrons. FELT works
for his customers and his friends here consult
their own interest by giving him business
BUSHNELL is one Of the best printers in the
West, and he gets up an Ad. in as good shape
as Ben. franklin ever did-he handles the Edi-
tOrial pen we'll, also. tn.Hf ci srratt-
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

VIsIroRs.-We have had great ma
ny visitors lately, 81 many indeed that
we could not acknowledge their calls in
a proper manner. We arc thinking
some Of opening Register after the
manner of 4 Hotel, and in publishing
the weekly list of those who honor our
sanctum, we can furnish the public with
an idea of the number and character Of
those who ale looking at our town and
vicinity with an eye to business or in
vcstment. Guess we'll do it.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

COURIER IL ENQUIRER N. WE are
indebted to the publishers of this able
paper for an exchange with its Semi
weekly. The Courier e. Eng. is known
to all politicians as one of the warmcst
opponents of the Democratic party
Its Editor in Chief, James Watson Webb
Esq. is regarded as the best political
manager known in the ranks of the op-
position. If our readers want a New
York paper that shows no quarter to
the Democracy they can have it by
sending for the Courier & Enquirer
For Commercial and news reasons We
are glad to get an exchange; candor OBJ
hScs us to acknowledge that its politics
could be dispensed with.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Time Tables.

Time Tables.
The citizens Of McGrcgor and North Iowa
generally, are about TO subscribe small amount
to meet the expense of publishing the Time
Tables and running connections of the various
Rail Roads pointing in this direction from
Milwaukee and Chicago. The Milwaukee &
Mississippi Road is some what excusablc for
neglccting TO advise the public through the pa
pers of Northern Iowa and Minnesota, of their
time of Arrival and Departure, because that
Road now gets all the travel il wants, from the
boats that connect Pr. du Cb,n with st. Paul.
If it should present its claims to the public
in the columns of our interior papers. it might
prevent the Galena Packets from ing SO
many passengers to Dunlieth, but that would
involve the NJ. d NJ. in the additional trouble
Of transporting them over their Road We
presume these Roads will all employ the Press
OF the west when their facilities for doing the
business of the country will justify tat pres
emit they have plethora of passengers aud
paucity of cars I!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
How il Works.

How il Works.
Deacon Clinton and Dr.. Peck are now in
town. They have returned from business trip
over the section of country which will be the
supl ort of the McGregor Rail Road, and they
pronounce it uncquallcd for value, beauty and
adaptability to II. r. constructions Tho "Lrd
Scheme" Of the company is wonderfully ropu-
lar, as it ought TO be, aud during the short alb
scncc OF these G ntlcmcn $4,000 of stock has
been taken by the citizens of tho back counties
The Deacon is admitted to be The most effective
exhorter on the Rail Road question that ever
met an audience, and the Doctor, We should
judge, makes full hand as writer or priv ate
solicitor. They expect to return in a week or
ten days and give the people another oprortu-
nifty to show their interest in an enterprise which
they can not dispcnse with IL they expect to
render their real property valuable.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

ETIt is not often we notice a patent
medicine-indeed, we think we have
never pulled one before-but Prof.
Woods Hair Restorative, advertised in
our columns to-day, is something SO out
of the usual order that we cannot for
bear asking the attention of our readers
to it. It viii accomplish all it profess
IS to do, or our eyes have deceived us
in looking at the he9a sof several Of our
acauaintances. A4 ye with gray heads,
try tt Erie (Pal) Observer.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

IooTs d. SHoEs.-D. X. H,bast of Boston.
Mass, is now on his way TO McGrcgor,. with a
heavy assortment of Boots and Shoe designed
principally for Wholesale trade. We have s. en-
Mr. Hobart and VIC have no doubt Of his pos
sessing the necessary stamina and tact to build
up large business in the west lie will pre-
sent himself to our readers as ready for business
by the LIST of September. lie proposes to sell
at low Iriccs, and it will do our country dealers
good to examine his stock.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

HOUSEHOLD WoRps-Thc August No. Of
this valuable Book is at hand. We always
give ii heartfelt Endorsement. 1t surprises Us
to sec people subscribing for trashy eastern
magazines with no merit except POOR wood cuts,
when the choice articles of DICKENS can he OBJ
tanned for the same money; or readers are
aware that the great English delincator OF
character is the conductor of Household Words
Miller d Curtis, Publishers, 32I Broadway, N.
\. Single copy s5cts. Two copies one year
for $500 -
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+ CHRONIC CouGn.-if auy one is suf-
fering with an old Cough, now is the
time to try Wells Pictorial Syrup. To
give thorough trial. buy a half-dozen
for Five Dollars-use rs directed, and
you are pretty certain to be radically
cured. You can not begin too soon.--
Tho more favorable the weather, the
better the prospect fora permanent cure.
Ii you now feel better, don't be deceiy-
cd. So You did last summer; but when
winter and spring came, you were worse
than the winter previous. Prepared by
E. N. Wells. Chicago.
Sold in McGrcgor, by MERRILL g.
BARRON. and by one or more dealers in
every city and town in the west.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
" Town Lots. ~
VEST M'GREGOR PROPERTY

wv now offer for sale, on the most res.
wv sonable. and to persons who wish 10
improve, the NEST accommodating terms. 3t,O
lots in the West McGrcgor Addition Til,
addition, for plcasantness of location and con.
yenicnce cannot be surpassed. having on album
dance of fine water. and being situated on tho
man thoroughfare leading to the country
Several fine improvements have ALREADY been
commenced, and are fast approaching complc
ton, one OF which will be the finest hotel build
ing in .McGregor, to be finished in good style,
and well kept. Callsoon, as lots arc going fast.
June Is, 81. II s. GRANGER d. Ia. =
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Ho ron THE VETO. A. FLEMING has
established Transportation Line from Me-
Gregor to st. Charles and Bradford. His team
of horses would remind you Of the mammoth
establishments that in days Of yore travelled
the Allcghanies from Pittsburgh 10 Philadel-
phia. This arrangement must become great
accommodation to those who want to send into
the interior, packages too EMAIL to justify the
expense of journey for half load. Mr.
Fleming's team leaves MeGrcgor every tenth
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Dissolution NOTICE.

The business Firm ut Monona, h,rcto(o'c
known as Dean. Wells a. Co /, is this day Is
solved by mutual consent. The business will
he conducted in fi,tarc in the name Of Dean
French & Emery" at the old sand.
Tn. debts due the old firm will be col c to- i,
arl the del IS due fom it will be aid by tic
Undersigned.
DEAN, FRENCH & EMERY
NJ lunlla IulN "a ~
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Latest.

A letter received this moment, from
Yves. Union, tells us that Rogers beats
McCintock for Judge. 25 votes. Rogers
is Republican. Conkey, Democrat is
elected Treasurer. In West Union 81
votes were cast in favor of striking
white out Of the Constitution.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
The Rail Road.

The Rail Road.
Aswc 80 to press the Directors OF the &c
Crooor Road are in session in Il room OF the
Bu;ldnc VIC occupy They have met to cx-
amino the contract bids advertised TO be dtcId-
cd on to day. We can not inform or readers
what will lie done, whose proposition VIII De
accented, but, as we lean that many bids have
lccn made, We presume the Board will have a
list Of offers fom which ii will not he difficult
to make selection that will lie advantageous
t,thc company.
We call ATTENTION to the following Resolution
which has just passed the Board. The Faycte
Pioneer, Chickasaw Republican, Bradford News
ard ST. Charles Rep. will copy and send bill to
the Office of the Secretary at McGrcgor.
Alta MEET1NGofthc EOard of Directors
~ of the McGrcgor.St. Peters e. Mo. River
X. Road, convened at McGregor Aug.6, 1881
the following Resolution was adopted:
Rcsolpcd, That for all subscriptions to the
Capital stock of the Company on terms OF
quarter annual payments, the books lie closed
On the fist day of October next. and that all
subscri, tons thereafter be payable ciiher in
cash or land at the time Of making such sub
scrirtioIs or on call of the Directors. and that
the Secretary be requested to give notice OF the
same through all the public papers on the line
of the road.
Artist. JOHN THONPSON,
J. EnowS. Secretary .' President.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
BIBLE BoxEs.-A friend of ours once

BIBLE BoSEs.-A friend of ours once
said ".E ..-af #aEe a r.
''For a long period l puzzled myself
about the difficulties Of the Scriptures,
till at last came to the conclusion that
reading the Bible is like eating FISH,
When fad difficulty, l lay it aside
and call it bone. Why should l choke
on tho bone, when there is SO much nu-
tritious meat for me ? Some day, per-
haps, | may find that even tho bones
may afford me nourishment." Would
that there was less picking Of the bones,
and more Of feasting on the substantial
food with which infinite love has spread
tho spiritual board.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
lrsday, 5 o'clock

The Board have just adjourned. Seven Sec
tions of the first d miles have been let rs fol-
lows: TO Bartlett & Upright 2, and 6,-to
Frank Tip 4-Fcathsrly e. Eunis s, to Nc
Namara g. Beers 6. The remaining 3 sections
will be open for bidders till Tuesday the 18th;
when the Executive Committee will receive and
decide urOn proposals. 4........-..,.
The work will commence immediately
g. II RIGHT -
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GREEN ApPLEs.- Scott & Brother
have just reed. few barrels Of the first
apples of the season. Go and buy some
by all means. They are ripe and well
favored.
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n III ~ r. ii ~ w q IL s

A1 - ~ ~ ma SFx ~ a4 ~
OF Clayton and adjoining Counties are hereby
informed that have on hand a large number OF
FOWIeryiI!e Threshing Machines,
which are nov the best in use with Drum and
Bar Cylinder. The Machines will be delivered
at Prairie du Chen for Three Hundred ana
Thirty Five Dollars on the most accommodate"
time, with good Recommendation or approved
security. Order early to save disappointmcnt
My +. @. address is National, Clayton Co,
Iowa.
THOMAS THOMPSON.
Aug. G., 81. 43sw
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GEThe Washington States give this
recipe for curiIg the bite Of mad dog:
Burn the bitteh part with rcd hot iron
till IT fries-tthen send fer doctor q
cure the burn. =
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TNHiS Institution Under the direction of ,,,o
i High School Association, is coinpletedw
The Building is entirely new, centrally ant
pleasantly located in the City of McCSrcc"r'
Iowa. Every effort has been made by thos,
engaged in lis construction, 10 make { in an
resrccts suitable for school purposes. '''. vi
The undersigned takes great pleasur. i, a.,
nouncing to those DESTROYS of obtaining n sui,.
stauta and useful education. that the frst torn,
will commence on Monday tie 3r,l dav 'af
Aug, 1857, at the following rates of Tuition
per term of eleven weeks, payable in advance
Juvenile Department., wb wJ.5O
Common English Branches, 4,O
Higher :. CO. Z ID. 500
Particular attention paid to instructions 4,
Book Keeping. Penmanship, &C. IT. ;"
No effort will be spared by those engaged in
the capacity Of Teachers to make this Institu.
ton worthy the patronage Of these wishing 4
thorough education. 5zEfl isuu s1ss;lqe7GD
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THANKs.-Our OBLIGATIONS arc bcco

F. THANks.-Our obligations arc bccom-
ing too numerous, to paragraph scpar-
ately. We sum up as follows: Wcarc
in debt for late papers and substantial
benefits of various kinds to the officers
of the Golden Era, of the Northern
Light and of the Lucie May, La Vergne
Mail Agent of the Golden Era, and to
Rudolph of the War Eagle, to Messls.
Clark, Farnham, Thorn and Culver OF
Kirkpatrick's ware House. and to many
others whose names we have been un-
grateful enough to forget. If we keep
on getting friends, VIC will consent to en-
ter the Presidential rae course in 1880
RuNAwAYs.-Within the last two
weeks there have been three or four
runaway teams on main street. Nobo-
dy has been hurt as yet and but little
damage has resulted to wagons or hors-
es, but it is very strange that mon ac-
customed to handling horses will leave
them about our levee unfastened, while
Steam Boats, Ferrys, Gongs and Bells
are "rending the air" with their infer
nal din. The teamster had better carry
an anchor and heave it overheard when
he wishes to stop. than to risk, his pro-
perty in the loose manner SO frequently
observed, H&a
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Il ~ I'D % % IL s.
COsWeNOT. SASH.

CO.WeNO.H SASH,
OF any size that may be wanted.
The Blinds and Sash are made of the best
quality of NE. L i w oe
Iu 1n Der.
Sash .primed and glazed to order. Glass fur
nislled il requested
Wholesale Dealers can trade here ON terms
as reasonable as to so East, or South. All work
to he aid for on delivery. ISL ,r;Q moi be IN.
dersoMFp ISAAC HARRISON.
M'Gregor, Iowa, Aug. IL. .. 43Gm
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Doors! BIt1seEs!! SNsh!!!
VIHE Undersigned has Just completeda Ware
l. Room on Main Street, McGREGoR, for the
special purpose Of supplying the Farmc S, Build
els and Dealers of North Iowa and Southern
Minnesota with all articles in the line of his
trade. 7,t ..s.E z,
4 " ID % o IL s,
lie can supply you with the two lannel, pan
mel and 6 PANEL article, from II inches to 2
inches thick. lie also has common Sash Doors
and t
Sash Store DOOrs!!
Window blinds
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DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
Notice is hereby given that the late firm Of
Gear d futile have this day dissolved co-part-
nership IN the Auction and Commission busi-
ness by mutual consent and the business in f,-
lure VIII be continued at the old stand By N. NJ.
Tuttle. .1T 1917
q. +. GEAR. NM. TIITIIE
M'Gregor. July 90, '57 AZ st