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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
Acknowledgements.

We may as we'll have the candoe to admit
that We never quite believed all that vas told us
Of the "fall Of man and the desperately wicked
state Of the human heart" Human nature has
some unpleasant strcaks in its outside form,
but there are many redeeming qualities about
it, and evidence Of this fact is accommodating
daily within the range Of our own observation
We take pleasure in referring to few Of the
many incidents of similar character which 60
to confirm rs in the charitable view we arc dis
roscd 10 take Of our "fellow. sinners"
Rufus Richardson Of Wagner township sent
to our Office, few days ago, two Watermelons
Of the lasgess sire and finest quality.
Joseph Baylcss of Mcndon. favored Is in like
manner.
W. J. Paul Of McCregor, placed US under
obligation by forwarding to the Times Office,
several Melons of mammoth siz. and mellow
hearts.
Mrs. McLenahan, wife Of our Pennsylvania
Democratic friend, james McLcnahan of Men.
don, remembered Is in basket Of delicious
Tomatoes, for which kindness our .'othcr self
desires Us to express her very grateful acknowl-
edgmcnts. ......t. ........ +.
John Hagerty our fellow citizcn of the Giard
Eating and Drinking Saloon, fairly compelled
US, week since. 10 accept basket Of the hand
soonest Potatoes we ever saw. John is an Irish.
man you sec, and learning that We had PAT
to our name, he naturally, and very correctly
too, concluded we were fond of such lemons-
John has 500 Bushels Of the same sort fol-
sale. s.rs ,.s. e.g.s,.. ..-.. ...u
II. B. George, successor to, Chambers in the
Furniture business, has done us sever al substsn-
tial kindncsses, but We take occasion here to
thank him only for brace or two Of young
Grouse. We prefer TO shoot our own game a.
well ~ to catch our own fish, but it is not alwaya
| convenient to attend to business and indulge in
the pleasures Of the field and the food at the
same time. - .s......... ...s.
Now what next, do you think, was the trca-
sure which found its way to our Office and thence
to our breakfast-table We must tell, and
yet it pains us to excite the envy of our acquan
tanccs, as We know We shall do when VIC an.
nouncc that the Stage from DEBORAH brought
us, one day last week, half dozen Of the mos
beautiful specimens Of that most elegant Of al
fish-TRour Noncme accompanied the pack
age and we are not certain Of the person t.
whom VIC are 90 gratefully indebted, but know
ing the skill Of Cspt. FERES late of McGregor
and now Of Fercn 4 Sponcer's Billiard Saloon
DEBORAH, We charge this kindness to him. HI
is an old sailor, though young man, and sailor
are provcrbial for goodness It heart. Car
when the box containing the little beautie
"arovc" At the American, it was just as mucl
as We could do to keep these hungry McGrcgo
Yankees from robbing us-no blame to then
however We would be delighted to hoax $
valuable prize ourselves. If We have any in
f1ucnce with the great Fisherman who is rcpu,
cd to hold the keysof Elysium, FER.N will Pas
in without word Of objection!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

A. G. CASE Ese-This gentleman is nomi
mated by the Democracy of Chickasaw, Bre-
mer. and perhaps some other counties, as a
candidate for the Legislature We know Case
to be a man of talent, an unfinching friend OF
the ""hite" mans Union party, and We have
20 much respect for the people Of that Repre-
sentative District that we credit them with an
intention to elect him. He is stamping the
district with his opponent, and unless that con.
stitucncy prefer shrieker Of impracticablc and
exploded theories to sound, useful business
agent in the Legislature. they will not fail to
send Case to the Capitol. A man who is vain
enough to challenge an opponent 10 political
discussion without knowing how to address a
letter to him correctly, should not be employed
to transact business for an intelligent people.
Mr.. Harmon, the Rep. opponent Of Case, be-
gins challenge thus: mr.. A. G. Case Esqr''
If "our Charley at ten years Of age does not
know better than to hang 4 title to both ends of
mans name Well not let him yun--a foot
race!
Politics Is warming up on the Cedar.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
Mrs;c.--We were delighted an &

Mrs:c.--We were delighted an evening or
two since to hear few friends execute some
beautiful pieces of church music. We learn
that they design meeting regularly few even
ings in each week TO prepare themselves for
the choral duties which add such grace and cf-
feet to divine services. We are farther advis.
ed that splendid Melodeon or Seraphine is on
the way here for the use Of the Congregation
alists Of McGregm. If the instrument submits
its keys 10 the guidance Of our skilful friend
Mr.. Barron we have no doubt of its becoming
successful as moralizer of the now careless
sahbath-breakers of the village. We have no
great reputation ourselves as church attend
ant now, but We shall certainly fill our place
regularly when the choir and the organ are in
agurated.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

lSDIA.-The English sutlcrings in India are
terrible, but 10 man who has informed himself
Of the yillainy Of the British Government and
the cruelties practiced towards lis Asiatic slb-
jects, by the employees of Her Biit,anic Majesty,
con wonder at the savage outbreak which ac-
cumulatcd wrongs have ut last Produced
Arbitrarincss and insolecce and in many in-
stances cruelty, ere characteristics Of English
otfcials--the exceptions are very rare. The
Home Government breaches philanthropy, and
invariably rewards meanncss and rapac;.y-
See History of the American Revolution
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
LATEST.

The banks Of Philadelphia, Baltimore, WASH
ington, Wheeling, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and
many smaller towns in Pennsylvania and
Maryland, have suspended payment. This
course was advised in many instances by
meetings of merchants and Business men,
Third and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, arc
the scenes of tremendous excitement. There
seems 10 be more real confidence in the banks
than there was two weeks ago, but the panic
following suspension has virtually stopped all
trade in money. The storm will clear up in a
short time and financial health will follow.
Stocks have gene almost out Of sish-Ohio
Trust 8, N. Y. Central 65, Erie Is. NJ. South.
ern 10, Illinois Central 80. Cleveland and Fits
10, Gal and Chicago G5, La c. l. M. 81.
Sight exchange on N. Y. is worth S per cent
at Cincinnati. Gold held out of market The
banks of Pennsylvania are calling for an extra
session Of the Legislature to relieve them from
the liabilities Of forfei'ing their charters Fail
Tres arc as frequent as usual-thcy .faa now to
excite surprise.
c. S. Bogardus prominent politician of N
| Y. is dead.
Col. Benton is not any better-his friends
from st. Louis have been telcgrapEed to come
to Washington. .'..
Banks and Gardner arc making o warm race
in Massachusetts. ..'' .'s..
| The Foreign News is not exciting. Tie Eas
India troors were going forward in great mum
Der. American stocks fell to low figure or
receipt of N. Y. adviccs. McCaulcy is clcctcs
. Baron.
Gold is worth per ct in Chicago.
The papers continue to publish long &C
counts Of the Central America disaster. 1t j.
asccrtained that about 40 persons were lost
There is no correct list of passengers yet pub
lishcd. .r.'a
The Illinois State Fair at Peoria was large
~ attended. not less than 10000 being ON tn
grounds on Friday. The display Of Stock
particularly horses is said to have been yer.
fine.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

AUruMN.-We find in our drawer a poctical
article with this caption. 1t has merit, but we
cannot trim it up at present. The spelling is
not good, and some Of the lines have more feet
in them than is allowable. If our friends rrc-
pare an article for the press they should devote
some time to its proper preparation. We can
not oblige any body in this particular and we
dislike to publish a communication in such a
shape as to do discredt to the talents of it's a,l
thor t1s t.f tsss rsa E#t#
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

VIs1roRs.-During the past week We
have shaken the LE of several broth
ers of the Types. who were at Nc Gregor
on business or pleasure. We name
them that our readers may know what
good company We have-Watson, of the
Chickasaw Republican, Hildreth, of the
St. Charles Intelligencer. Green, of the
Prairie du CHEN Leader and Drips, of
the Clayton Co. Herald. ,s
May they all get home in good case
and be justified by their friends for the
tramp. .s i
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

1.-THE Chickasaw Republican wants to
know what kind Of religion man may have
70 suit our views Of political prorriety.
IL The Christian Religion is about to our
mind--that religion which Is taught in the
New Testament and not in !Henry Ward
Eecchcrs Independent or in the Political
Churches Of Massachusetts The samo k.:ad
that RES. M.SAnuELs has, is good enough--hc
prays in the Church and in his family spouts
politics only on the stump!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
METHODIST CoSreRENcr--JI

METHODIST CoNrERENcE-UppkR
Iowa DIsTRIcT.-E. s. Skinner, p. FL
der. Fayette, j. Watts; West U Mon, G..
Clifford; Eldorado, F. Mathcr; Elkader,
E. w. Wright; Garnavillo, D. J. Havens.
Hardin, -; Wawkon. J. Fosset;
Freeport and DEBORAH G. Larkins; Burr
Oak, S. Alger; Grecly's Grove, J. b.
White; Delaware, +. x. Miller and;
Export, --; Strawberry Point, w.
Lease; Fayctte Seminary, L. H. Bugbee,
prin.. E. c. Byam, Agent; McGregor
to be supplied. We notice that Mr..
Stout Of Monona, goes to Dubuque
We cannot find the name of our present
Minister, Rev. ]. Nc Cormick, in the
lis.~-omission of the Printer doubt.
less.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

TAKE NorIcE.-One more issue of the Times
and our lat volume closes. We are sending o
good many papers to persons who have never
raid "PAy' once. viii such delinquen's wait
till VIC arc under the necessity Of publishing
their namcs. or shall we indulge the hope that
their consciences will torture them into an i'm
mediate discharge Of duty. Four Dollars will
Pay Us for the as year and one year to come
Reader, d. yeu owe u sutvripicn ~
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
Mr.. ravillo at McGregor.

This gentleman ia the candidate of tho Re-
publican rarity for Lieut.. Governor of the State.
He came among " ON Thursday evening last in
accordance with published programme to
which We last week called attention. He was
accompanied by Mr.. Seymour Of Fort Atkinson
who was prepared if necessary to relieve MIR.
Favifle by q closing exhortation. Our Lawyers,
and most OF our politicians were absent at
County Court and with the most interchangeable
straining We could not get more than ten men
who desired to listen to q speech This 10
nothing remarkable for MoGrKcoR-Clay or
Webster if livingwoul scarcely draw crowd
in our business town. We do not know il it il
necessary hereafter tonams this place - psin
TO stump It. Wo know how 10 vote without
outside instruction, and candidates can save
their breath and pass us by. No speech was
made by either gentleman. At Gutenberg, We
learn, the same Indifference was manifested and
no speech was delivered. We suppose Mr.. F..
was all the better qualified to give his Republi.
can friends Of Dubuque good speech ON Satur-
day evening. He had encountered the waters
Of "the Wapsies" and was hoarse from Asth-
NAUTICAL affection when here.
Mr.. Fa,illo is an intelligent, gcnlcmanly
Republican, and if we were Of his way Of think
ing politically We should not be ashamed Of his
appearance, his language, Or his department.
He looks like man Of good hard sense and if
he is unable to interest audience. it is not for
want Of ability. We were much pleased with
him. but we could not fail to remember that he
had avoxed himself in favor of striking the
| word "White" ont Of the New Constitution
| had admitted in Linn County, that he voted for
Negro suffrage"-had advocated the New
Constitution il toto, and we made UP our minds
that his political views do not suit our village CT
our county. McGszoos gave one vote out Of
l6O, for ''negro srffrage"-if her citizens now
vote for man who advocates this policy. they
indorse course which in August they over.
whelmingly condemned! We can tell by the
ballots how many men ignore principle to Sc
euro party triumph!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
Terrible Tales of Mormonism.

The Pi,tsburg Dispatch has correspondent
in Utah, from one Of whose letters Just pub
lished we quote
You have seen extracts from their sermons
taken from the Deseret Ne,cs, to which Cal,
add spicy line or two.
In speaking Of a plurality of wives-wh;cl,
is frequently forced upon them-Elias Black
burn said: "Thc | i'll is bitter, and know it,
but you must swallow it, and swear tits sweet,
and If Yea don't well cut your damned throat,
adding by way of emphasis. "thats the doc.
trine,' or ''that's the idea,' as he always does,
at the close of similar announcements.
At another time he said, "The truth Of the
matteris this,--wc'l II say poor pussy, until We
get men enough, and then it will be,--acknowl !.
edge Mormonism or Gie,--to every nation,
Sam don't come to us wc'll 60 to him.
Snow sait. of Uncle Sam, shes dead and
damned long ago. the lossy devil, and am
not afraid Of him." and much more that il
worse.
Their discourscs from the pulpit arc Otter
exceedingly obscene, and full of oa'hs, the
vilest language, and terrible anathemas against
the disobedicnt. or whoever may have incurred
their displeasure. ...,. .....,.-u
l; is common thing to see small parties
| whether of gentilcs, suspected apostatcs, OF
any whom they suppose will be tale bearers
riding away, aud in few days TO see their ri
derless horses bought back and exposed fo.
| sale.
If you ask what has become of the missing
the reply is, ''none of your damned business,
or "we'vc sent them by the short route to Cali
fornia," or"we've sent them across the Jor
don," or "wc'se sent them to hell across lots,
| &c.
! These things seem too vile to be within tn
limits of sober truth, but have been trequen,
~.sS.urel in the most soe mn l 4afsAsrH.ctlk trte
and that they fam I'll > shtef, in gvossncss am
horror, Of what might be told.
Hundreds Of disatlected Mormons are return
ing all the time, to all oints from Florence +
Texas, and all bring the same tale of oppr,s
sion and woe. and thousands more would come
but for poverty and fear. s..E
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

CoSvEsIESr.-The snug little Steamer
Con.et is now making regular trips from
Galena to Prairie du chien & McGregor
and back. We do not know her hours
Of arrival or departure, but we think she
leaves McGregor about 8 o'clock every
evening. We will.see her officers be-
fore our next issue aud learn her mo-
tions. We must encourage the enter
prise by all means.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

I'D. CoNvESrIoN.-FELr in too much absorb.
ed in politics just now to write an sddress OF
even to attend the Convention. Hildrcth, Wat
con and the writer met here, and under the cir
cumstances it was thought advisable TO defer
the meeting till another time and then get up q
good one. Iowa Editors have ssch regulations
for industry in their business, and faittdulnesa
to the interests Of their patrons that they con.
not waste much time gadding about. Eastern
Editors would not be missed il they were al.
ways gone A pair Of scissors would only cost
the deoi quarter.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

+ FINALE E2UEsTRIANs.-The Wisconsin State
Fair offers fue premiums of watches aud jew.
elry for the best display of lady horsemanship
lis that a bull ?)-The premiums are so, 40,
80, 20 and SIS respectively some Of our ex
changes call this an Excellent feature" We
think it just the reverse. The public exhibition
Of that idol of our hearts called romon, al
ways knocks our pheclinks endways.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

The SALE OF McGREGoR We learn
that several heavy capitalists from South
ern and Eastern Cities will attend the
Sale of the Spanish Grant property on
the 10th proximo. Bargains OF extraor-
binary valus will be sold.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

FoR K.SsAs-Fiftyl leading citizens Of Mitch
ell Co. Iowa have left for Kansas. Mitchell
is the only County in the State that voted for
Negro Suffrage, and her citizens are possibly
disguised with the failure of Iowa to appreciate
their libcrality.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

speH nf spssmss Of VII weather. heyns
One or two sharp fros.s have "druv in"
the snakes, killed the musquitos, ripen-
cd the grapes in our bIufIy Vineyards,
tinged the leaves of our forest trees, and
given us a fine inyigonting atmosphere.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

GuTENDERc-Many of our townsmen hav,
had the pleasure Of = visit recently to this ia
nous German CITY. His Honor, Judge Muir.
dock. required their presence there as Jurors
witnesses and parties, and if report be true, the
burshers OF the New County Seat were wei
pleased when the McGregor clans were dis
charged. 1t is supposed that not less than q
barrel OF Lager to man was consumed in the
foray made by our Highlsnders upon the inof
fensive cellars Of ON, quiet neighbors-had
they been retained = week longer the supply Of
Beer would have been totally exhausted and a
resort TO Schnapps would have been the only
consolation left the philosophic country men of
Dcidrich Knickerbocker. rr
One more session Of the court, we are told.
will completely cure our ambitious river sister
Of her late desire TO be county seat-Ger-
mans do not like 80 fast a mode of business or
OF drinking. as the Americans put in practice,
and they may well fear for their Transatlantic
customs Of social ease, il they become at all
intimate with tho go.ahcad.ism of ''der Yam
kec." a. 5a.EG x# At 5.E
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
ID i 70 d..

At M'Gregor on Fuesd y, S \. I'D. OF Con
sumption, Mas. JESSIE STEVEN ShcLAIR. wife OF
Robert Sinclair, in the eth yeas o. her age.
Mrs. Sinclair was born in the CITY Of Glasgow.
She emig,atcd to the U. States with her sister,
and settled at McGregor. Of which place she has
been highly respected resident for eight years.
She leaves one child to the care Of q bcreaycd
father.
Fer sickness has been more or legs severe for
year past,but it was borne = i.h the resignation
Of a CA,isAaB.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

D1scHARGED.-Mr. J. G. Frink of this
place was last week discharged from ar
rest for the stabbing of Mr.. Durand n
a few weeks since. The Grand Jury
failed to indict him.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

WHICH, ONE Carver Of the st. Charles In
telligencer inquiries which CHURCH of the "six-
teen" we belong to ..
"Cncle Sams!' We usually renew our spiri-
tual strength under his ministration. We are
inclined to think Hildrcth is about ioining--he
stays round here good deal!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

FEsrivAL.-IAc sod settlers Of the mining
Country" are preparing for Grand Festival at
Galena on the I'd October. Committees Of the
most permanent business men and politicians
Of the upper Mississippi are srointed. COL
Dou.nan and B. w. Bisbois Of Prairie DIV Chen
the ReypevpKives of isis ssc.ioe-
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

U-"An i'll wind that blows nobody good
This old saying is being daily verified. The
financial revulsions in the East, will have 80
unsettled the people in the older states that we
may expect large emigration of wealth and
talent to the west this fall. The "Great West
has stood the storm SO well, that our eastern
operators regard it as refuge from the diff
culties and misfortunes which have their origin
in wall Stect
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

Mr.. SrEARSs-A writer in the last Gutep.
berg Herald speaks in a very severe manner OF
this Republican nominee for the Legislature.
We have been requested to Teopy the commu
nicatinn, but, its temper is not to our taste--
Politics is ono thing, personal ll'ccling is ano-
ther article entirely. We quarrel only with
the eESniOns of candidates. &
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

Smoke THIS ?--ln The old tariff Arguments of
the deceased Wing party it was urged that the
balance Of trade sgainst tho U. States was
tie cause of our financial difficulties. Now
the balance is $9,0Oo,OJO in on, Japor, and yet
rcvulsion and embarrassment take place as rsu
al. Thus error is destroyed by time and the ar
guments OF the democratic party are vindics-
ted .t....~ w.. DID,. -
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30
Town Lots. % -
WEST M'GREGOR PROPERTY.
fyDnn 7yyYrT I,p

"7E now offer for sale, on the most rea-
wv sonablc, and to persons who wish 10
improve, the most accommodating terms. 900
lots in the West McGrcgor Addition This
addition, for plcasantness Of location and con.
vcnicncc cannot be surpassed, having an abun-
dance Of fine water. and being situated on the
main 'horoushfare leading to the country
Several fine improvements have already been
commenced, and are fast approaching compile
ton. enc OF which will be the finest hotel build
ing in .HeGregor, to be finished in good style,
and well kept. Callsoon, as lots are going fast.
June Is, ~. II s. GRANGER d Co.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

~ We call the attention Of our readers to
tie Adv.hcadcd "Chicsgo Diatillery and Recti-
flying House, Shufcldt e. Co., are doing q
large Western Trade and il is TO their interest
to consult the advantage of their customers.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-30

See'y Of Saac.-James o. Putnam, Erie.
Cont,o!ler-Nat.S s. Benton, Herkimer.
1reasarer.-Lyman Odell, Livingston.
Atty Gen4.-H. II. Ross, Essex.
Eng. & suroeyor.-Roswell Groves, Kings.
Cana! Conc. Denniston, Steuben.
For JsdSs Of Arpea!s.-Hinm Ketchum,
Now York.
For PSison lnspeetor.-John NJ. Stevens,
Westchester. 8ar,