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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-04-10

faint idea Of piles Of Merchandise. and thu
variety Of useful ornamental and indis,
pensable articles that crowd their oomno.
dious Three Story Building.
In Dry Goods, l have
F!annels, Cassimeres. Ssttinetts.
Brood Cloth 5heetings, Tickinss,
Linseys, Jeans, Prints,
DeLains. Cashmerss, Merinos,
Drillings, Silks, Bsreges,
Satins, Laces, Grapes.
Grcc orl eS.
Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Ssleratus.
Nolasses. Syrups, Allspice. Pepper.
Ginger, Salt, Fish, Flour, &c. &C.,
q L @ { In i n S..
A very heavy Stock. of Over Coats, Dress
Coats, Frocl Coats, Pants. Drawers,
Vests, Stocks, Wrappers, Hats,
Caps, Cravats,
CRDCEE1K:, of all description
suitable for the humbles. Cabin or The
well furnished Mansion. Glass Ware
Tin Ware,-W OGDEN Ware, Willow Ware
EE - ra wv are.
Axes, Saws, Files, Chisels, Planes, Bits
Augers, Knives and Forks, Pen ane
Pocket Cutlery, Spoons, Bells, Brads
ILDIN G NJ A I E r | A L S
such as Nails, Glass, Putty, Screws AMI
Door Trimmings, Timers and
Plasterers' Tools, Oil Stones
CORDAGE OF ALL SIZES, STOVES
ALL PATTERNS,
Stove Pipe, Grindstones, Butter and
| D,,,,;a,Dn, Ea,arollv
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Bank of the State.

We invite the attention of our readers to the com.
muncation in the Standard to-day, over the sigma.
ture of Zone of the People," in reply to GA Stock
holder" whose communication appeared recently in
the Standard. Our correspondent is well informed
on the subject on which he writes, and we trust he
will continue his communications until all the facts
shall have been laid before the public
By the way, the Register Of July 25th is in error
in saying that the Standard has suggested that the
operation of returning to the State and to the stock
holders the capital of the Bank, in instalunents,
should "commence immediately" We said this
1.-The Bank of the State, it is to be presumed, will
begin in gear or taco to pay out instalmens of its
capital stock, with view to final settlement with
the stockholders and it WILL therefore, be an easy
matter to transfer the School Fund to some other
Bank"
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Later from Eur0pe-ArraUaZ of the CSrcoee;o,

Later from Europe-Arraval of the Csrcassian.
QUEBEC, July 27.-The steamer Circassian. with
Liverpool dates of 18th inst, arrived here o.day.
The mutny in India was spreading. Seventy three
regiments had joined the rebellion, and the fall of
Delhi was hourly looked for when the mail left CAL
culta The loss of the British army in consequence
of the mutiny was estimated at $1,000; but it is be-
leved that the crisis has passed. Latest advices in
dictate panic. Desertions are frequent from Delhi.
The dIsafection is confined to the army of the
native troops Bombay and Madras remain loyal.
The native troops at of the stations of Puniaub
had been disarmed.
The British troops attacked the insurgents before
Delhi, and defeated them, and took from them twenty
six guns.
The English Government is acting theoretically.
Gen. Anson, Commander-in-c chief of the British
Indian army, has died of Cholera. Sir Colin Camp.
bell is appointed in his place. He left England at
only few hours notice.
The insurgents still hold Delhi
The address to the Queen, praying to use every
for the suppression of the slave trade and to
secure the fuflment of the existing treaties, was
adopted
Lord Pamerston has pledged the Government to
carry out the request.
The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gave a
brilliant banquet to the officers of the Niagara
Italy is again quiet.
Mazzini is reported to have left in ship sailing
under the American flag.
COMMERCIAL,
LIVERPOOL, July l5.-Cot:on-Sales of three DAYS
$4,000 bales to SPECTATORS and 600 for expectation
The newspapers report an advance of one-sixteenth
at the close of sales.
LATER.
Corn advanced Cd. Yellow mixed 2Sas Provi-
sions quiet. An advance of los. in beef is noted,
with much speculation. Bacon has declined o.
Consols closed at noon Saturday, at 91k to ola,
the decline being caused by the news from India
Money market active.
twas anticipated that the Bank would reduce its
rates. On Thursday, Sugar declined to Is Coffee
slightly declined. Tea firm and active. Rice firm.
I Rosn dull Spirits Turpentine steady.
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A~WoRD TO BoYs.--Now, boys we are going to
give yon bit of advice and we want to talk with
you as if you were all our brothers, (what young
army we should have,) and we wish you to give at
tention till the lecture is DONE and We dismiss you
with benedicton.
We want to talk to you about your evenings
Where do you spend them how do you spend them?
Are you in the streets you at the theatre or the
ball room? Are you meeting each other at corners
of lanes and alleys by the doors of country shops
and there indulgng in conversation far from insruc
tive, or using coarse and sinful language? Or are
you in your pleasant homes, sitting by cheerful fire
sides, intently engaged in reading some instructive
volume, which master mind has prepared for the
purpose of benefiting his fellows?
If the former, we almost despair of your becom-
ing toerable men, useful citizens; if the latter
you may be pursuing the upward path to useful
ness, honor, and fame
Precious hours are these evenings that you are
thoughtessly wasting; they are fast 1eetng, and
never will they return again. How that inquring
mind might be strengthened by the discipline of con-
nected study planned by udicous parent or teach.
Think of it, boys. What if you have deficient
education; go to work and study. A college will
not make you students. or men of sturdy intellect
Make yourselves! You can do it-you alone have
the power
Determine that you will be known, that your in.
uence shall be felt and it shall unto you even be as
you will. Discipline your minds learn something
every evening. Fix some historical fact upon your
memory-sove some problem in mathematics learn
the boundary of some State country get by heart
one rule Of grammar, or study thoroughly few de-
intions; only persevere, and you will soon be as
tonshed at your success Such exercise will strength.
en- your memory, nvigorate your intellect, open up
delightful fields Of thought, and give your imagina-
ton the right kind of food, healthy and agreea.
BILE.
Then, by-and-by, do you think you will regret
that you have thus spent your time when you gath.
er around your own fresides men of genius and
letters? When instead of few slang words. coarse
anecdotes, indicate mirth and boisterous sociab
y you can converse about the world of letters learn
some new theory of scientific importance listen to,
and join in argument, advance opinions and feel
yourself ind eed man
No, no; you will look back upon these now des-
pissed hours as steppng-stones to fortune, perhaps
greatness. Then give up your idle companions, and
make some happier by your presence Read to that
aged man, whose eyes have long been too dim 70
scan the lettered page, and his beaming smile shall
repay you tenfo!d. Spur the younger ones of the
household to action, by innocent rivalry with them.
thus striving to benefit others as we'll as YOURSELF
Be not content in idleness but set your mark high
and then climb the rugged hill of Parnassus crying,
Excelsior, EXCELSIOR Olive Branch.
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From Minnesota-Indian Troubles.

From Winnes0td-Intlian Ir0uJAes
WASHINGTON, July 29.-St Paul, Minnesota, dates
of the Goth have been received here from the Sioux
Agency.
1t is reported that ten thousand Indians are deying
the troops, and that renewal of hostilities is
avoidable.
The settlers are flying for protection. Gov. Me-
dairy is there, and endeavorng to preserve peace He
sustains the acting superintendent in the suspension
of the payment of the annuties until the Sioux ma
ton deliver up the infamous bands of murderers.
The Sioux refuse, and are trying to bring about
collision with the Government troops.
The Geographic dispatches of the Secretary of
War Gov. Floyd refusing the request of Gov. Me-
Diary for arms and volunteers, oceasioned some ex-
element.
mined march, if needed to the protection of the
frontier.
The Constitutional Convention is not yet organ
lied.
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The DEMoNIsM FANArIcIsM-Some of the reli-
gious papers of New England discussing the pro-
prety of communicating all Democrats from their
churches. They argue that to vote for and sustain
Mr.. Buchanan is to sustain the slave power; and
that to sustain the slave power is to commit mortal
Sin, and renders the person so SHINING unworthy
of church privieges Such is the demonism Of ia
naticism and such is specimen of the odium which
Northern Democrats incur for standing up like men
and patriots for the Const tltional rights of the
South.
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IS Cruel, Cruel Polly IIOpkins.''
The last Reqister contains the following ::


"THIs CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT-A letter from q
friend suggests that poll be opened in this Con-
gressona District for Elijah billiard, Esq, of the
County of Nash. We Gerry cordially second this
suggestion, Mr. billiard is represented to as
gentleman "worthy and well qualified" and one
who has faithfully abided by the Wing and Ameri-
can cause"
"Cruel, cruel" Mr.. Register! In vain hath Linn
B. Sanders, Esq written and spoken for distribution
and against Free Suflrage-in vain hath he encoun-
tered Mr. Branch and been demolished,-the "Whig
and American cause" gives him the cold shoulder,
denying him even the poor compliment of a vote !!
Hiliard is now the rallying cry; and the hosts of
Sam. heretofore "prone on the fiery food" of con-
dign punishment, now muster with feeble step to
"open poll" thinking not of Linn B. Sanders
ESQ.,! 1t is bad to join the enemy, but it is worse,
having done so, to remain unrecognized.
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HEAVY HAIL SroRM.-We learn that on Wednes.
day week last, there was heavy hail storm in the
Southwestern part Of this County, which did much
injury to the growing crops. The crop Of Isaac
Rowland, Esq, was seriously damaged. His corn
and cotton were badly cut up leaving but little pros
pect Of fodder or of good yield of cotton. -.
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RALEIGH FEMALE SEM1NARY-We learn that the
next session Of this institution will commence on the
10th day of this month, August. The Principal, the
Rev. William E. Pell, has removed to this place to
take up his abode among u.s. and will devote his
whole time and attention to the institution He will
be assisted by experienced and able instructors.
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Later. from Hannnn.

NEW YORK, July 2s.-The steamer "Phiadel.
Pha' from Havana, ~ it'll dates of 23d inst, arrived
here to-day.
The health Of the city and island is reported to
be generally good ~
-, Mar kets dull. The stock of sugar on hand ia
225, 900 boxes 20
The brig "W. D. Miller" landed cargo of four
hundred negroes near Cardenas. The vessel w.s
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To D. W. COURTS, ESQ.,, Pub Treas.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF N. C.,l
July 18th, 1857.
GENTLEMEN: am in receipt of your favor of the
9th inst and will proceed to answer your questions
in the order stated not repeating them, as presume
you retained a copy of your letter.
l. BY section "a revenue act, every merchant is
to pay of per cent. upon his capital employed,
saving the amount of his purchase of ready made
clothing, upon which he is to pay per cent. How
is the amount of this capital to be ascertained? I
think the answer is furnished by the act. "The
capital aforesaid shall be the aggregate sum of the
purchases of goods, wares and merchandise, made
within the year preceding the first day of July, and
herein shall be included the amount of the purchase
OF goods, wares, and merchandise, and spirtuous
liquors. other things net herein particularly enu-
ne,ated, achether Of this or another State"
The tax is on the capital employed, not the arti-
cles purchased, and this capital by the broad term
OF the act is the aggregate expenditure for all art
cles purchased. is difficult to stop short of this
and say, that one sale many sales of an article,
produced here or abroad would take it out of the
act and cannot see that there is any exemption to
any purchaser, no matter how many transfers are
made before the article leaves the State.
g 1t seems to me that the jobber is merchant
as we'll as the retailer, and that the law makes no
distinction whatever. Each pays upon the capital
employed, without reference to the particular goods
s,d. There may be force in what you say as to the
policy of the law but that consider aside from the
construction, when it is plain.
g. Upon fair exchange of goods, for instance for
produce the case put by you) ! do not think the
merchant bound to pay tax on the price of each
rs capital. This would be virtually paying double
tax without doubling the capital. But l think it
must be bona fde barter or exchange of goods for
goods
4. Sections "a and &c impose tax the capital
used by merchants for - months prior to LIST July,
1857. Section "a says within the year preceding
the LIST July" and sec. 26 says "any merchant en-
gagged in business the 1st July shall apply to the
sheriff, and paying the tax on his capital estima
ted as aforesaid, may continue his business" &c.
The General Assembly increased the tax on dvl-
dends and other property for II months prior to LIST
April last, and cannot that they have rot the
power to tax the capital of merchants in the same
manner.
5. think sec. 81, applies only to those who have
not been in business prior to Isl July, 1857.
Very truly yours,
D. W. COURTS, Pub. Treas.
Messrs. W. B. Rodman and R. S. Donnell, Wash.
ington, n. c.
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W The late rains seem to have extended over
the whole country. We see in the papers accounts
of heavy and refreshing rains in Georgia and Mass
achusetts. The prospect for an abundant corn crop
was never better
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-Additional companies
have been ordered 20 Minnesota amounting to ten
in all.
Official dispatches represent that the Kansas
trouble will be quieted without bloodshed.
President Buchanan will 60 to Bedford this week,
unless detained by public business.
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Office of Western N. c. r. r. Co.,

Office of Western N. G.. r.. r.. Co..,
SrATEsvILLE, July q, 1857.
VYNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
ers OF this Company will be held in Newton Catawba
county, on Thursday the 2sth August next.
ny resolution OF last meeting, Messrs John Wilfong
Gather and George Sitter, appointed Con-"
None but Stakeholder con be proxy
X. F. SIMONTON
Secretary and Treasurer
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DemOcfatlC RepuDI1Can 11CkEt 1Or COHSIess
Election first Thursday in august neet.
FIRST DISTRICT:
HON. HENRY NJ. SHAW, Of Currituck.
DISTRICT:
HON. THOMAS RUFFIN, of Wayne.
THIRD DISTRICT
HON WARREN WINSLOW, of Cumberland
FOURTH DISTRICT
HON. l.. OBJ BRANCH, of Wake
FIFTH DISTRICT:
STEPHEN E. WILLIAMS, ESQ.,, of Alamance.
SIXTH DISTRICT:
ALFRED Nj. SCALES, JR., ESQ, of Rockingham.
SEVENTH DISTRICT:
HON. BURTON CRAlGE, of Rowan.
DISTRICT:
HON. THOMAS l.. CLINGMAN of Buncombe.
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Special Notice.

SpeClaI NOt1Ce.
The STANDARD conducted cty upon the CASH system
Al papers discontinued ut the expiration ct tile time
for wich they have been paid. Subscribers soH be notified
FOUR before eir time is ont, By CROSS MARK on
their papers and unless tile subscription isrene0ed the pa
MR. ciH be discontinued This is rule from which there
,,W departure Watch for the cross mark, and renew
your subscription.
Weekly Standard 81 per annum, in Advance.
Semi Weekly Standard "a per annunn. do.
- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office from, we'll as the to- which
they desire the change to be made
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A LII PERSONS IN RALEIGH DISTRICTS NOS I
and who have not given in their list of taxables
are informed that having attended for DAYS at the
Court House to take the list will complete it at nv Office
during the present week Call between the hours of ten
and twelve d., and three and five p NJ Those failing to
give in will be liable to q double tax
,-o. ,o.. W. W. HOLDEN, J. P.
III.
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"a The black Republicans of New York will
hold State Convention at Syracuse on the 23d of
September.
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Our clients desire to discharge all their duties as
good citizens, however onerous; they are satisfied
that the defects of the law do not arise from any in
tenton in the Legislature to oppress but from want
of consideration merely. The greatest evil of an OBJ
scure taxing law,-and the remark applies equally
to one whose severity makes its construction doubt
fu,-is, that it never operates equally the most
scientious bear the burdens, those less so evade it.
They desire to know therefore, what is the construc
ton which the government officers intend to enforce,
so that they may act accordingly. The Importance
of the subject warrants us in requesting an early
reply. Respectfully yours,
w. B. RODMAN,
R. S. DONNELL.
To d. W. CouRTs ESQ., Pub Treas.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE BoNDs-The following
letter from broker in New York to gentleman of
this City, shows that North Carolina stocks are
looking up. The letter is in reply to requesting
the broker to purchase for him some North Carolina
State bonds He says:
"Dear Sir Yours of the 10th, with check for
- dollars, duly received I regret to say
have not yet been able to buy any North Carolina
bonds; there are none in market; they are in great
demand A short time since they sold at S71, and
now do not think they can be bought at 3d. Par
was the asking price to- day"
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HOLDEN l. WILSON, STATE PRINTERS,
OF THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
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NOTlCE..--W!SH!NG TO REMOVE SOUTH,
lying on the waters Of middle Greek and Buffalo Creek
The tract contains fifteen hundred acres third of
Wh'ch is lne bottom land, and is we'll adapted to
the growth Of cotton wheat tobacco and rice as any
lands IN the State There is good dwelling house on the
apple orchard with good selection Of fruit as can be
found IN the State The location is high and healthy has
three good wells of water and several fine sprnps The
premises are in fine repair and persons wishing 70
up ,as country for health would do well to give CALI
The ohera me a AZ dLea;EnDurg Johnston County
and twelve months with negotiable notes. in bank with
iherest from date. A. J. LEACH.
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SERMoNs.-We are indebted to the Observer office,
Fayetteville, for copies of Sermons the Sermon
delivered by the RI Rev. Bishop Atkinson, in ST.
Luke's Church, Salisbury, on Whitsunday, 1857, at
the Ordination of the Rev. Messrs. Bronson, Wet
more Murphy and Hanghton; and the other,
preached to the Students of the United Baptist In
stitute at Tayorsvie, N. c., June 4, 1857 by Rev.
j. Mcdaniel, of Fayetteville. The matter of these
Sermons is such as might have been expected from
these worthy and eminent divines; while the typo
graphical execution of them is of superior char
acter.
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BLACK REPUBLICANlsM IN MINNEsoTA.--A Consti-
tutional Convention has been called in Minnesota,
and the delegates to the nearly equally d.
vided in political opinion. The black Republicans
insisted on organizing before all the delegates, in
Guiding several Democrats had arrived the Demo-
Gratis withdrew to another hall in consequence, and
up to the latest dates there taco bodies both
claiming to be Constitutional Conventions. Black
Republicanism is the same every where-the same
in its treachery, its unjust and arbitrary pretensons
its disregard of law and its meanness and cowardce
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the pain is excruciatng. Otherwise, he feels little
annoyance beyond the deep anxiety produced by
awaiting that momentous crisis that will determine
his fate. May God grant him happy and safe de-
liverance.
In detailing this melancholy affair." perhaps it is
but just that the public should know the relation we
bear to DR.. Davis. He is our brother-in-law Int
we can safely say, and defy contradiction that
more peaceable, honorable and humane man lives
not on earth. He has never been known to orioi
nate quarrel that we remember or hear Of:
and OF this we have inquired particularly, Tn the
statement we have made we have given the Oden.
helmers all the benefit that be derived from the
rumor that Dr. Davis struck the first blow or attemp
ted to strike We took the written statement to dav
from those who were eye witnesses anc in some
things they conflict, though not materially It was
evidently part OF the plan entered into to insult
poor Davis and then kill him for resenting It. How
tar they succeeded in the diabolica attempt time
alone can determine.
We may as well add that the noble little fellow.
that SO herocay risked his own life to save that Of
his kind relative and 6es oted friend was carried inn
mediately before magistrate, who, after patient
investigation of the whole matter honorabiy dis
charged him from custody thus, far rs his iurs-
dlct'on extended, acquittng him of guilt. This, to
US, we need not say, is gratifying result To slay
man wantony and of malice aforethougbt is an
awful crme-the highest known to our laws Int ia
disable cowardly demon. who is endeavorinp to
commit felony, is one of the first and highest du.
ties of man."
The Tribune entertains strong hopes of the recov-
cry of DR.. Davis. The elder Odenheimer was still
alive, with but slight hopes of his recovery.
The excitement in Goldsborough against foreign.