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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

The NORTH Iowa TINES says the
Daily North West is one of the ablest ra-
pers in the Mississippi Valley. There is
no paper in the State, compliment from
which would be more gratifying than from
the Times. The poli,ica articles of that
paper have always the ring of true metal.
Those who fancy bogus coin must seek it
in some other quarter. Col RICHARDSON
con n'rives too. to make an interesting
family and tirstclass business paper. In
deed we are especially indebted ts lie
Times for our knowled ge Of the resources
OF McGregor and the fertile region north
westof that city, and We have had the salts
faction of directing many eastern friends
20 this desirable point--.NorM Hea.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
TICTFT =.

The undersigned would announce to the travelling
Public that he is now occupying the HOTEL
known throughout the North West as the
NC Grcg0s' House,
where he would be glad to wait upon all who
may favor him with patronage. He will en-
deavor to furnish the stranger and the yfaring
man, with the best the Country affords and charge
him very moderately for it. The House hasbeen
improved materially and isyet undergoing repairs.
1t is convenient to the Landing, AMI every atten-
ton will be paid to the baggage Of those who may
be arriving or departingby the Boats or Ferry.
STAGES
Leave daily for Decorlh, West Uniou, Usage &c.
HACKS, leave for all points West on arrival of
Connected with the House is large and com
modious stable with good hostlers in attendance
C. VAN VALKENBURGH.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

A Model Baru.
.nere arc ''models" of all kinds now
a-days, and we beg to present Harling's
New Barn on Ann Street as a pattern
building for the proper stabling of that
most valuable of all animals, the HORSE.
A good man is as solicitous for the COM
fort and care of his horse as he ia for
himself, and it affords him pleasure to see
he companion of his travels securely
housed from the storm and provided with
good bed and plenty Of grain and hay.
Harding of the AMERICAN, knowing
the feelings Of his guests from the coun-
tIy, has erected Barn and Stable at an
expense Of $4,000. to oblige those who
visit our place on business in their own
conveyances. 1t is situated just back OF
Evans Frame Block, and m excellent
wagon road has been graded round the
bluff from the Main Street. Harding is
engaged extensively in Improvement this
Spring and deserves the success he is re-
ceiying. Not ahorse will vote neigh when
"Bilr' is candidate for public favor.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

A CAsE.-In the Court Of Special Ses-
sions this morning, man named Smith
was arraigned for sealing a demiiohn ,.on-
tanning three gallons of whisky. care
you guilty or not gully ?" asked the
clerk. "Waall, yen can cali it wha. you
likes; l tux tie whisky, tha. l admit,
and dr7nked it too" "You took it WITH
out leave, did you not ?'' Il never wait
to be asked when THAT articles around.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

EE- The fastest time on record is said
to have been made by the Lady Kate, in
a trotting match on tie ice at Chicago, the
other day, she having completed tie last
mile in $50. Tie official time keepers
were gentlemen Of experience, and the
watches of outsiders also agreed in the
result, SO there can be no doubt abous it.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
INDIANAPOLIS, April 8.

A terrible accident occurred here last
night. A new steam boiler just put up
in the Ssato Sentinel Office, being tried
Tor the first time, exploded, instantly kilt
ing young man named Horner, and in
juring five others badly. The east wall
OF the building was entirely blown down.
The damage to the press, type, &C., is
very heavy.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
New ENGLAND Hotel.

THE undersigned respectfully calls the atten-
Il ton of the travelling public to the above
named house. The New England Hotel, is four
miles west Of Monona, on the thoroughfarc lead
ing from the Mississippi to the North and West.
The House has been enlarged and materially i'm
proved. The table will be constantly supplied with
the best the market affords; the rooms neat and
well furnished the Bar is supplied with the best
quality of Cigars &C., sc. The Stables are large
and commodious. 1t is the intention to make this
House
fl First Glass Hotel,
And no pains will be spared to render it HOME for
travellers and strangers. Stages from all points
stop here daily
u Charges always reasonable. III
n2ltf WIN. s. SCOTT.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
EW What an absurd as well as b.

EY What an absurd as well as bar
barous act to cut off dogs tail !! You
might just as well cut out his tongue
In fact dog talks far less with his tongue
than with his tail. With his tail a doc
expresses not only gratitude, as Fido did
but hope, entreaty, complaisance, atfec
tion, love, obedience, wrath, shame, de-
fiance, fear and frolic. 1t is clear, then
that in depriving dog Of his tail, yo,.
are depriving him Of an organ Of speed.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
.NcOtice!!

\ LII persons ''@ee::tcd to us either by note or
"A account arc requested to call Immediately
and settle up, and by so doing they will save cost
Owing to the pressure of the times we shall be
under the necessity Of doing an exclusively Cash
or ready ypay business, on and after the first day of
Feb. 1857. All kinds of produce will be taken OIL
accounts and in exchange forg0ods, for which the
highest market price viii he pi4..
We hope all of our friends will read the above
notice and act accordingly.
DEAN, WELLS & co.
MonOna, Jan. 26, 1857 nl7tf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
M'GREGOR, FRIDAY, APRIL "a, 1857.
The Independent.

AAo AAO0pcnOo0S
H. Ward Bcecher, through spies en-
ployed all over the country, has assumed
the task Of announcing, in the columns
Of the Independent, the names Of all men
who are unable to bear up against mer-
camille pressure. We do not admire the
taste of that man who would pry into the
private affairs of his townsman for the
purpose of publishing him to the world
as no longer worthy of credit. There
may be reasons often for temporary sus-
pension in business, and the publication
of those reasons would go far to exone-
rate the parties, but in the sheet referred
to, you only see the business man spotted,
and the effect is universal distrust of him
forever after. The Mercantile spy-sys-
tenn is bad enough when correspondents
confne themselves to private statements,
but the public announc ,ment of man 8
inability to pay ats Bank hour, is re-
fnement of commercial meanness that we
had trusted never to see adopted out Of
France where it had its origin. 1t is a
system Of surveillance that is not Ameri-
can, and the sooner it is condemned the
better. There are failures we admit, that
should subject the parties to imprison-
ment for life, but they are rare, and it is
exceedingly unjust to hang a mans name
up as a semi-crlminals to be laughed at
and exulted over by those who planned
his destruction or directly robbed him.
We like money, and We will publish any
thing that the world has right to know
to render our paper interesting, but we
can not get down to the Office Of a spy
.ron the private business Of our neigh
bors even though We might secure large
circulation with that class who are more
attentive to the affairs of others than they
are to their own. Domestic privacy will
next be invaded to supply matter for the
modern fast line of ism presses!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

"POETRY or Pnrs7c. '--Doctor AVER
heads one of his putfs with the above ex-
preston. He makes good medicine We
believe, but in the name of Milton and
Pope we protest against the association of
such terms as Poetry and "Physic T.
Nectar and Aloes I! Pegasus and Purga-
tiyes
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

EE" 1t is said that the first parsonage
who wore hoops is lady Saturn. one of
the ladies in waiting upon the sun. High
for fashion, that.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

Something New.
Reverse Tooth Grain Drill,
PATENTED JUNE 2l, 1856, BY
FRAVEL s. LEMON, LAPORTE, IND.
TNHE construction of this Drill is so simple that
i the expense is reduced fifty per cent, and
can be operated by any ordinary farm hand. The
shape and position of the Teeth are such as to re-
lievc itself without the aid of the operator when
an obstruction is presented-thercby overcoming
the danger of clo. s.lg or breaking. All kinds Of
Grain and Seeds, including Beans, Pc:s, Cotton
Seed, and Corn, can be planted in rows and when
desired the Machine can be changed into Broad
Cast Sowcr in five minutes. hcopentiOn of the
Drill can be suspended, and the Machine convert
ed into a common Cart by the action of single
lever, which is always in reach of the operator,
who may ride or walk, as he may desire. Traders
in Patents, and Manufacturers have here rare
chance for speculation, as this Machine must come
into general use, and the Patentees cannot, for
some time to come, supply the demand in their
own neighborllood, State and County Rights fol
sale. Apply to the Patentees, or to
LEMON & SON, Agricultural Store,
LapOrte, Indiana. nl62m
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
Francie, Lord Napier.

The distinguished gentleman, now the
accredited Minister Plenipotentiary of
Great Britain to our Government at
Washington, isasye compare ivly ayoans
man. He was born in 1919, and will
be only thirty-eight years in September
next, but he has had much exIe-ienc, in
diplomatic life, having been from early
years in that department. A few words
as to the history of his family may not be
unin ter esting. The name of the original
family was Lenox, and was changed in
tl.is wise, rs related in an old history.
"One of the ancient Earls CT Lenox, in
Scotland, had three sons. The eldest
succeeded him in the Earldom of Lonox
the second was named Donald. and the
third was named Gilchrist. The then
King of Scots was engaged in wars, and
amongst those who We're commanded to
serve him was the Earl of L,nox, who.
keeping his eldest son at home, s,nt his
second son (Donald) to serve for him.
This battle went hard for tie Scots, who
were forced to lose goruni' and a
last to run away, which being perceived
by Donald, he pulled his fathers stlnd-
ard from the bearer there of, and va,
lian.ly encountered the foe. Being
we'll followed, he repulsed the enemy and
changed the fortunes of the day, whereby
Il great victory was Won. After this batll,,
the King said unto them: "You have all
done yaliantly, but there is one among
you who hath napier" and calling Donald
to his presence, in regard to his service
gave him, in augmentation of the honor,
to change his name from Lenox to Ma
pier, and give him lands of Gosford,"
&c.
The next distinguished man of this line
was Sir, John Napier. He was the inven-
tor of the logarithms. and was also the
author of "Treatise on the Renovation
Of Saint John" Hume, the historian,
speaks of him as one to whom the title
Of great man is more justly due than to
any other whom the coun ~ every produ-
ced. "These works will remain lasting
monuments of his sublime judgment,
knowledge and penetration" The eldest
son Of this man was Archibald, afterward
created first Lord Napier and the pres
ent Francis, Lord Napier, (now with us
is his direct descendant in unbroken line
The other branches of the family num-
Der many distinguished personages, whose
names and deeds, as soldiers, sailors and
writer's, are found in history. They all
come from this original stock, -, Donald"
Lenox) changed on the battle field (for
distinguished valor) to Napier, down
through logarithms. and hard study, and
hard fighting. to tie present day, and
history as yet records no act that brings
a stain upon the name Of Napier. The
present Minister is universally regarded
as gentleman of close observation and
industry, whose urbanity and kind feel
ing are only equalled by his modesty and
courteous deference. We have every
reason to hope that Re will relize in his
reception and sojourn with us all the sue
cess and qualification he and his Govero-
ment anticipate, and that the same spirit
in which he was selected to represent bis
country here, will be found in the Govern
ment and people to whom he is accredited.
" y Commercial.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

e. Hobbs, the locksmith, has picked
one Of Banquo's CORY locks: he did it
with pickaxe. He is at work on wed-i
lock,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

E 1t has been decided in the Ken
ucky Court Of Appeals, that man may
marry his mo.her-in- hw-if she'll let
in.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
IinVare.

made of the best material, which will be sold low
Persons in the habit OF going further East will do
well % look At ourgoods before going farther.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

Advertisers must mark their favors with the mum
Der Of Insertions required, or they will be continu
ed and charged for till ordered out.
No CREDIr will be given On transient Advcr-
dsements. .r -ea... -s-
U Jos Woax neatly executed. Notaries, JUS
tices' and Constables Blanks always on hand
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE!
TWELVE DOLLAR
Family SesCi2eg .HNchfNe ?!

UKEA EOl WUNUEk Uf LIE hUE!
TWELVE DOLLAR
Family SesCissg .10chtase ,!
This Machine is very simple in its structure,
weighing about six pounds, is impossible to get out
Of orler well adapted to nearly all kinds OF fami
ly sewing. 1t is unlike and far superior to every
other machine now in use. A child ten years Of
age can successfully perform more laborin single
day with this machine than the best seamstress can
in ten days by hand.
An Extract from the Chicago Demo
cratic Press"
"We have examined the above machine care
fully and say without hesitation, that we do not re.
member, during the whole of our editorial career,
of having our attention called to an invention that
is more worthy Of public patronage than this, or
one that is calculated to confer greater benefit
OH the people at large"
An Extract from the Davenport ':Daily
Democrat"
SEWING MAcHINE--The thing is done. No
more shall busy housewives lament the want of
time to sew, mend and repair sheets, shirts, pants,
or any article of clothes or Dress A machine has
been invented and produced which reigns sovcr-
egn Of the ascendant. 1t is simple, plain, cheap,
and works as a sewing agent, with the mos. aston
shing rapidity, and with such stitch as defes the
greatest strain. None will examine it without ad-
miration, and none will go away without buying it
after seeing its wonder working ingenuity.
1t is no humbug; no Yankee nutmeg affair to
swindle honest men with, but Sewing Machine
which is the monarch Of its kind"
This wonderful machine can be seen in opera
ton at the store of G. Jerome where the subscri
bers prepared to exhibit it, and furnish them to
order. The citizens of Clayton and surrounding
country are respectfully solicited to call and inves
| .igate the greatest wonder of the age.
JEROME & PAIGE,
Owners of Patent Right for Clayton Co.
Clayton City, Feb. !, 1857 nlstf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

RAIL ROAD GRANTs.--Let il be di =
:inctly unders ODD, that the c'osin. O. tie
Land Offices does not prejudice tie right
of pre- emption in the least.
Rail Road Grant in its terms respects
all pre- -emptions made up to the time Il @
rosas are actually located. After tie
location, pre-. empting odd numbered Sec
tions only, within six miles OH either lie
Of the road us located.
The closing ofthe Land Offices opc-
rates as benefit to the poor man. for it
extends the time within which lie is re-
quired to prove up and pay for his land.
The closing of the LAM Offices was
intended to operate in those Districts only
where large bodies Of public land wer,
subject to private entry. It was done to
prevent spectators from taking up all tie
public lands along the line of the propos-
ed roads !; but we repeat. the right Of pre-
emption ia not thereby affected until the
road are actually locatedt-W: Couriel.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
The following advertisement appears in
he New York Tribune:

WASrED.-By a skeptical family,
house said to be haunted, which may be,
had at 4 low rent. either in town or coun-
try, provided it is within reasonable dis
tance of the city. Address box No. s.
3266f Post Office.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

CkSss. III. Shan,
Wholesale Dealer in Groceries, Wines, Liquors,
Derby & Days, celebrated Star Brand W hiskcy.
Main street. fltf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

Gr0sUeM0r 6' Shelly,
wv HoLEsALE and Retail dealers in Books,
wv Stationery, Music, Musical Instruments,
Paper Hangings, Fancy Goods, Printing and Wrap
ping paper, cheap Publications, Piano Fortes, and
George A. Prince & Co.'s MelodeOns. mo. Ill
Main Street,
DUBUQUE, :: Iowa.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

Y" LLIAMS 4 HARVEY, wishing to close
!" out their present stock of Stoves, will OF.
fer them ut prices which will induce customers to
purchase. Call and see our Stock and Prices
We also have a large lot Of
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

One Copy one year in Aduance, $500
g six mos !" las
q fhree +" as
If payment is delayed 6months, Is per cent will
be added to the above rates. If delayed one yer
i3fty per cent additional will be collected. No pa
per discontinued until arrearages are paid, except
at the option Of the publisher.
.AdUC2sfi8iRV.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
IIGAL ANECDOTE.

a friend, at our. elbow, says an cx-
change, relates legal anecdote which is
too good to be lost. 1t is Of course H.
Gated" out West" that region 50 fan ,us
for It's luminous jurists; and illustrates
the ruling passion for poker, even among
Weston members of the bar. The court
is in session, the judges on the bench.
and the case of Smith VS. Brown is called
up.
"All ready !" shouts the counsel for
defendant; but the counsel for the plain
Tiff DO IS n 1t respond.
"Who's for the plaintiff % inquired
the Judge, somewhat impatiently.
MAY it please the court" said risip.
member of the legal fraternity, '.Pilkins
is for the plaintiff, but have left him
just now over in the tavern; playing
game of poker.-He's got "sucker"
there, and he's sure to skin him if he
only las time. He's got the thing all
sat to wiring in "cold duck" in which
case he will deall for himself four aces,
and his opponent four queens. 80 that
your honor will perceive he must, rak,
the parsi nonious, ~
The look ofimpatience vanished from
the fece of his honor at once, and an ex-
preston of sorrow more than anger TO K
is place. At length he said, with a sigh:
Dear me, that's too bad 1t ha,-
pens ata very unfortunate time, | aIa
very anxious 10 get along with these
cases.
A brown study followed, and at length a
happy idea struck the Jui =.
"Bill,' said he, dressing the friend
of the absent piik,ns, who lad spoken,
"you unlers and poker a,3oas as well as
as Pllkins. Suppose You go over aAd
pay his hand
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
Orlando .McC1Nssea

VFEX1tXO eMCCTlt1SCys
GrGeneral Real Estate Agent, GARNIVILLO
Iowa;
Will attend to the purchase and sale Of Real
Estate, in any portion of Northwestern Iowa.
Locate Land Warrants; enter Land; Invest mon
ey on good security; pay Taxes; Investigate
Titles, &c. &,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

JOh % Ch a M b erS,
Who'll esale dealer in Furniture, of all kinds,
Main Street,)
McGRHGoR, Iowa.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

q. 8. Akin r. Co.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Drugs, Medi-
cincs, Oils, Paints. Putty, Glass, Dye Stuffs &C.
u Pure Foreign and Domestic Wines and
Liquors, Patent Medicines, constantly on hand
at the Drug Store opposite McGresor House, on
Aaia street, ltf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

!She1'1De2se, s11Ce1zO9'2't1ee ArCO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods
Clothing. Boots and Shoes, Hats, Cans, Groceries,
Hardware, and Cutlery. (Main Street,
McGregor, Iowa,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

House Sign, and Carriage Painters,
viii do Painting, Graining, Glazing to Order. in
the beet styIe.
vah sscet, M'osegor, Oct 1856
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24
Leland II. BNbcOcE,
HOLMES A. AVERY
u. III. f. W. Gy.0Mm5s.

Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Ready Made
Clothing, Hardware, Queens Ware, Tin Ware,
Stone Ware, Drugs and Medicines, Oils, Paints,
Putty, Glass, Valn;sh, &c.
Main street, Strawberry Point, Iowa. 1tf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

J4ers'tN n Barron,
Successors to Jones 4 Bass,
Dealers in Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Leather
Hats and Caps, Ready-made Clothing, House
Furnishing Goods, Hardware, Groceries and
Queens Ware, at the old stand, main street.
1cGregor, Iowa.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

II. 8. Blair n Bro,
AtsOruies and COunselOrs at Law, General Real
Estate Agents, Main Street,
McGregOr, Iowa.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

.WcGregOs' House,
BY C. vANvALKENBURG, xain street.
ltf
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q. III. Flanders,
Dealer in Groceries, Provisions and General Mer-
chsndise. Neso FraSsc Block. Msin Street,
HcEreg0r, Iowa. ltf
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u. II. StO1eea1e01e. /.

-. II. StO1t e11eU1e,
Attorney L. Counselor at Law, and Real Estate
Agent. Taxes paid for non residents, Notes and
Accounts collected (Oaioc at the Post OHice)
MGrcg0r, Iowa.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-24

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries
Foreign and Domestic Liquors kept constantly on
hand for the Trade. Near the Public Square,
McgregOr 7tf
The Westerly echo, & Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1854-1858, 1857-05-07

THE citizens Of Westerly and the public
generally, will find atthe
RIVER BE.ND NURSERY,
a valuable stock Of Trees, Shrubs and Plants
over 10000 in nu,nbcr-of Apple, Pear,
Cherry, Plum, Peach, Ounce, and Ornamental
Trees, choice collection ofllowering Shrubs,
Roses Peones, &C., &c. The above Nursery
is within one hour anda half ride ofStonington
orMystic. Trees may yberemovcd to the above
places from the Nursery and set out the same
day. Theadvantage ofwhich willbeapparcnt
to all tree growers.
Alwayssclccty your owntrees, ,whcnpractica.
Bile, when not, address J.TAYLOR,
2O4 RiverBcnd Nursery, Westerly RI.