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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
New Paper.
J, BRowN. Sec'y.

New Paper.
A joint stock company headed by G. G. LYON,
and embracing some Of the prominent Business
men OF Eubuqce. ale about publishing new
journal at that city. 1t is to be Under endent
Republican" and will be issued Weekly, Til
weekly and Daily. We have been favored
with Prospectus Of our namesakc, its title
being "7he Dubuque 7Tmes," with request to
insert to the amo, at of 81 100 and call attention
to it so as to secure an exchange W It'll the daily,
or, the publisher remarks, eve will rccip.ocate
in any other way"
We like to oblige all new corners in the field
Of ncwspaperdom, but we have no room for
Prospectuscs, even to Secure exchanges with
dailies. We get three dsilies now from Dubuque
and VIC pay no difference except what they re-
ccive in occasional notices, which we give them,
rot because they demand it, but because we
feel Ike 1t. We like The title of the new pa1 er,
and 50 far as we can gather its Republicanism
from the word independent. we conclude it will
strike out line of action for its rarity some
what different from the nauseaing negro mania
that has marked the columns of the established
Rep bliean organ OF that city, The Tribune.
Success to the (Independcnt Repeblican')
Times of Dubuque--provided it advocates the
priority of the white race: not NOT
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

CRops.-As far as we can learn, the
wheat and oats of North Iowa, are com
ing on magnificently. Corn is small, ow-
ing to the laziness of the season, but Iowa
land never fails to compensate for at
mospheric accidents. We were told
that in the town, or township, as we
would say, Of Farmersburg, in this
County, there are over one hundred
farmers who have, each, rising one lam
bred acres of wheat in the ground. This
is creditablc to the farmers and an hon
or to the County. Old Farmcrsburg is
well named and hard to beat, either in
soil or inhabitants.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
New Potatoes.

I'VE" fOtaLoeS.
We Dragged a Lite in our last issue over the
receipt of murphies, but Lody! they were
nothing at all t, what has come along since.
day or two ago we found nearly a PEEK Of
Tie finest new Iota'oes in America occupying
box in our ssuct m, with the compliments of
HAPDNG. of the American, annexed. TIL Y
were as large as they could well get for tie
hide that enclosed them, and when cooked. st
Patrick himself would Lave sat down to tlcm
rn.onp,aininsly, We dcn'i know where HAE
d &c got thcm--;t is pos IDLE they were raised
by "slave lab r." but hniug no Conscientious
&c u les on that score, We enjoyed them huge
". HAipiNG furnishes his gu sts with tie pro
ducts Of all lat..udts no mater wh:t the yIicc.
The yigor with hich he iamiGtrs that infer
formal gong. reminds us so much of a hnese
Mandarin ty ing 10 fri5h'cn Lis en- mics, that
we cannot give Il ia" any credit for taste in,
music, though mrch mr.: 'omneid hi taste
in e"c,y thin clse
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
LANps.-Onr townsman. O. G. Lee

LANDs.-Our townsman, 0. G. Lee.
Esq, returned from Usage last week,
sound as dollar, and looking tougher
than we have ever seen him. lie wit
messed the running Of the gauntlet" by
the spectators and squatters, but not
fancying such amusement. he declined
participating, where life and limbs were
hazarded as the price OF success. We
don't know how he succeeded, bu. it
will be seen by their advertisement, tina.
LEE & KISNAIRD have large amount
Of fresh land to convey to those who
have not time to select it, nor ability to
fight their way to a Register! We
rather guess" Lee got a good haul at
Osaye.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

PAERYvILLE.-Mcssrs. McCraney &
Co., continue to do an active business
in the sale of lots at this point. The
excellent spring of water bursting from
the banks at All altitude above the height
of any ordinary building, will enable
residents there to convey the ice-cold
streams to all parts of their premises at
a small cost; fountains, either for use
or ornament, can be had in almost any
part of the valley, and the plentifulness
of the aqueous fluid" is suggesting to
many the construction of buildings of
various character where pure clean
water is essentially necessary-such as
Beweries, Paper Manufactures, Recti-
flying establishments &c. We learn that
several purchases have already been
made with view to the prosecution of
various branches of business. Good
titles can be obtained of Nc Craney, and
the lots are cheap! Less than two miles
from McGREGoR and on the only road
that leads to the Great West from this
poin. ! When PARRY finishes TUE
FouSTA1N HOUSE we want to assist in
its dedication.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
RAILROAD MEETING.

Pursuant to the articles of Incorpora-
ton, the Stockholders of the M'Greror
and Missouri River Railroad Company
met for the purpose of electing board
Of seven Directors for the ensuing year.
The meeting organized by the appoint
ment of VIM. NJ Clintock Chairman,
and Lafayette Bigelow Secretary. After
some remarks from different gentlemen,
the Stockholders proceeded to ballot
The following named gentlemen having
received a ajority of all votes cast
were declared duly elected Directors
Hon. George II. Walker, Milwaukee ;
Alex M'Gregor, NJ Gregor; Duncan Fer
guson, st. Charles; E. D. Clinton, Wau-
keshaw Wis; John Thompson, Cler-
mont; Jedediah Brown, NJ Oregon; Lo-
rcnzo Bailey, Chickasaw.
The greatest degree of uaanimitt pre-,
vailed throughout the whole dclibera.
tons, and from all were reiterated as
surances of success, the Wisconsin
Stockholders expressing to the board
their utmost confidence, and pledginc
their hearty cooperation and assistance
in the enterprise.
The Directors met and organized by
the appointment of Alex. M'Gregor,
Pres't., and J. Brown, sec'y. Pro tenn
The balloting for officers resulted in the
reelection of John Thompson Pres't,
Alex. McGregor Treas, and J. Brown
sec'y for the ensuing year. ~7@i
On motion,
Resolved, Tha. the Seero tary be di
rected to cause notice to be given of q
meeting of the stockholders on the 9th
day of July, for the purpose of electine
an additional 6 directors, and for max
ing such alterations in the articles O
incorporation as they may deem ncces
sary.
JOHN THOMPSON, Pres.
| Dooxr>,
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H,cu ScuooL Br11prse.-Th,s orna

HlGn School BUILD1NG.-Thls orna-
ment, architectural and educational, will
soon be completed. 1t is ready for the
Carpenters and Plasterers and the
teacher employed, Mr.. Danl. D.
Fraser, expects to commence the task
of teaching the "young idea" in about
three weeks. It is really credit to
own stock in such an institution and wa
hope every man will attend at once to
the hint given by ]. II. Merrill the Treas
urcr. See his notice.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
Hon. M. L. Fisher.

This gentleman, or Superintendent of Tub.
lie Institution, babe us good bye one day last
we,k. upon taking passage to The Capital 10
enter rpon the duties of his Office. We trust
his absence from North Iowa may ll,asant
to himselt,as we a-e well assured his scr ices viii,
be valuable TO the State. We believe FISHER
to be an incogrup'ihlc man. AID at 10 time in
the h:stor- of the State was Vi tie in public
men more needed than at tbs iuncturc. Mr..
Fisher has reputation that would Justify many
more words than the Sc, but we dislike laudation
too much to indulge in it, even though the gen
t,cman credited ia one of our most valuable
personal and political friends. May he come
up to the expectations of a confding cen ii u
cncyl
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

LAGER BEER.-This excellent bever-
age is becoming almost necessity in
the west, and when LOUIS MEDsKER in
Harding's New Building, draws you a
glass out Of that ice room of his, you
will not wonder at the popularity of the
article. Medsker also has nice Soda
Fountain, an Ice-creamery, Good Cigars,
Candies, Nuts, Fruits, DE. He will
publish his business in full next week.
He is having very flatteriny trade al
ready.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
The Fourth |!

The Fourth!
tits the duty of every Town to "make
a noise" on the 9TH of July. Have we
public spirit enough to get up crowd.
hear speech and have a dinner, or are
We so full of trade and traffic that VIC
cannot adjourn business to "Hurrah for
the American Eagle" If the time is
too precious to indulge in the luxury OF
patriotism by DAY, may we not gather
ourselves together at the Hall Of the
AMERICAN on tie Evening Of the 4th
and to the strains Of soul-inspiring music
evince our gratitude to God and the
Fathers of the Republic by an earnest
appeal to the best faculties of our un-
outstanding.
David. tho Shepherd King of Israel
on one occasion rendered his grateful
thanks to Deity in an impromptu dance,
for which, history tells us, his wife was
foolish enough to scold him--but she,
poor thing. was probably lame. and did
not like to be reminded Of her want Of
ability "to trip the light fantastic toe"
What do you say. fellow-ci.izens
Shall we so through the annual bust
ness of American gloritication pro torma
on the 9TH? Shall we gather the little
children together with blue flags and red
ribbons, march them to grove and tell
them of the importance of maintaining
civil aud religious freedom! Shall we
"Chasses to the right, left, down the
centre, and all promenade" or shall the
glorious old day of Liberty. the natal
day Of this giant American Confaderacy,
lie day which ushered into life prin-
.iple that is silently sapping tho crum-
bling thrones of the old world, be ig-
nored entire and leave us to the sub.
lime contemplation of money getting,
tho ,ennobling impulses Of avarice
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

McGREGoR HoUsE.-VAN is 4 "talf'
Landlord-don't laugh about il, We
have no allusion to his length-we re-
fer entirely to his good qualities. He
has fitted that house up in good style
he has attentive employees--he is as
good as Christian, as honest rs meet
ing house, and rs gentlemanly as a
Chesterfield !! We always see full
rooms at VANS, and the travelling pub
lie universally commend him. He did
NOT 8 II, as We stated in our las. issue.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

MoSEY.-We got comfortable little
~od Of this necessary by stopping one
issue, but the town has grown SO fast in
business Importance and general activ-
ity. that we feel as awkward i'll recon-
nencing as though we had not had "six
months experience in writingf, news
paper" We arc now ready to SO ahead
till till the comet settles with
49,
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Railroad Notice.

NCTlCE is hereby 81 Ell to the Stock
~ holle S of the McGlcgor,st. P>tes and
Missouri River RAILROAD Co. that IN the 9Th
dag of July next, at ID O'Clock in the fo: enoon
of said dag, the Stockholders OF said COM ANY
will meet at the ct,icc of the Company in Nc
Gregor. for the purpose of making such an,cn!-
men's to the Alticlss of Incorporation 10 said
Company IS they may deem nee ssary and
particularly to 50 change said Articles as to an-
ihprize the Company t. increase their Board of
directors to - in number. and to transact such
other business as may GENE before them.
Dated at McGregcr this 4 h day of June
a. u. 1857.
JOHN TIOEPS c N, Prcs't.
Attest,
JrDrDIAH BEowy, Sec'y Of said Co.
June Sth. n354w
Bradford aid St. Charles Papers please copy
and send bill 10 J. Brown, Sec'y.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

DANGERous.-The Chinese soldiers are said
to carry gOngs to scare their foes with, while
servants 60 along with fans to keep the opera.
tors cool during the laborious exercise!
Mac suggests that Ha:ding, in the Chinese
army, would render most eficctual service in
the line of humping the notes out Of the Asatic
cymbal-it would take two servants how
ever, to keep him cool in 10. engagement
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

TAsrE.-A. Pea; sill. .Iu ige Brown AMI H.
D. Exams, Esq. deserve much credit for the
improvements their dwcllin-s and grounds arc
undergone. TIE Judge las not only added to
the beauty of bis home, bat his Improvement of
the street entities him to the thanks of every
citizen.
There il too little attention pal TO the render
ing of our homes lea-ant, and We hope to sec
rivalry in this line ofduty f'om til IS time fer
ward. Strangers notice III 8. things, and ei;hcr
commeud or censuge, as circumstances author
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

TIE CoMET--1his comical cent whose
whereabouts is nowhere, whose manuer of tray-
el is as eccentric as can be ina. ined, bids fair
TO disai point all those who had arranged their
business TO meet a grand explosi n. 7 he latest
advices are that he came within twenty NIL
lions of miles Of thc earth. didn't like the looks
Of Terra, switched IT'S tail time or two TO the
great alarm of astronomical cd men and star
gazing old women, and bclted OF into space in
direction that promises entire safety TO the
Union Of the States" Bless.us, how grateful
we should be fer lis masnaninity
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

GHARxY in responding to our sugges.
ton in relation to gathering of Editors
and Printers on the 4th, proposes West
UNION as the place. and requests us in
this issue of the Times to say urhere we
shall meet.
Thus far we have seen no expression
on the part of the Press that would
justify us in naming any place as proper.
Perhaps another weeks delay will be
advantageous. We made the acquain-
lance the other day of Post Master
LACY of West Union, and if "Dan' is
a specimen of the social calibre of the
citizens there, we want to go rs soon as
possible and get "sorter" familiar with
every body in the place.
MGREcon, Marky, is pretty good
place for all hands to come to sit is
not very central, but it's wonderfully
convenient to get at, and besides, that
"pizen stuff" we sometimes read about
has not all been poured out" vet is
pouring very fast however, and Human
faces are ar index of ..,,,c state of tie
stomach, we a-c inclined to think that
a few o1 our fast men will sec more than
ro!'le-snakcs before the summer is over
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
Strangers.

Strangers.
For the last 10 or l2 days, we have
had ga run" of strangers exceeding any
thing previously seen at McGregor.-
Our introduction to prominent gentle
men from various sections of the West,
has been so frequent that we are fearful of
growing aristocratic We cannot name
the half of them, but to let the "outside
barbarians" zee who visit us, we men,
ton Judge WILSON of Dubuque, Villas
of Madison, CALL Of Kossuth Co., Iowa,
and BA1LY of Chickasaw Co. Mer-
chants, Lawyers, Land Agents, Rail-
readers and Spectators, from all parts
OF the west, are SO NUMEROUS at our Ho-
tells, that we have lost all embarrass-
ment in their society!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
The Season.

The Ed. of the Chicago Press has been up to
st. Paul, and among other matters, he says that
vegetation in Minnesota is in advance of that in
Illinois, though three degrees Of latitude inter-
yene. and his observations were made one uoc.
later at home than at st. Paul This is no new
thing to Us Nolth-wes.ers nor will it be to any
one WHO compares the WAT in, mellow richness
OF the Iowa and Minnesota coils with the
clayey, wet dishes and marshes of the sucker
State
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

TIMBER AND LUMDER.--Forbcs, King
IL Co., are ready to deliver at their
Mill yard, or to the residence of any one
at McGregor, any size of building
timber or any quality Of lumber that
may be required. Their card will be in
our next issue.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

DErERRED.-Weh have several notices
of newspapers, business houses, and
some Advertisements, that we can not
get in type. A delay of one week only
has filled our drawer with favors, items
memorandum etc.; they will all be
ground out in time.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

CHANGc.-Our townsman, S. S. JAMES,
Matchmaker and Jewcler, has sold his property
here and removed to Plairic du Chen. HIS
numerous friends on this si;.e the river will
hunt him Up when they want Lis aid in regu-
lating their watches and clocks In this con.
nection, we may state that we have two Jewel.
ry establishments row at McGTego-, carried on
by X. s. Woors and L. Ii. SMIiH respectively.
See advertisements. and deal only with those
who give Won lNIiic imitation,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

MERRILL d BARRoN.-We are told by
this firm that the CASH system works
admirably in their business. They are
doing a heavy business, and are gradu-
ally working into large Jobbing Trade.
Buyers tell us they sell at Dubuque
Prices--Wby not
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

DEATH.-We are panied to hear of
the death on Thursday last, June 4th, at
Usage, Of Mrs. HARRIET Coon, wife of
D. E. Coon Esq, Editor of the Usage
Democrat.
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I'd T IL ED :.

Of Consumption at the Hotel of John McMui-
len, ESQ, in McGregor, on friday, May 9th,
1857, gideon SHELDON, aged SO yeas.
Nj. Sheldon was recently f ON Essex Co ,
New Yok. His death was very sudden, and
TO himself prob IDLY une, pccted. He left his
room and walked down Stairs and back ore
hovr previous 10 his death. His son attended
upon him in his last sickness.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12

Dr.. Bakers Pain Paneca for pain in
the stomach, back and bowels, burns,
bruises, cuts and sweiIings, collie, diar-
rhea and rheun>a! ism, head ache, tooth
ache and ear-ache, sjust the thing.
For sale in McGregor by MERRILL &
BARRON and by agents in every town in
the county.
Give it one fair trial and If you do not
find it to be all it is recommended 90
back to the agent and get double the
amount Of money refunded.
Price Csc, 5oc,, and 81 per bottle.
MAxIas.-When liniment is want
cd on man or beast, use Wells German
Liniment. For coughs. colds and con-
sumption, use Wells Pectoral Syrup
To keep horses, cattle and sheep in good
health, feed Wells Condition Powder
freely. 70 ensure health and vigor, use
Wells Grea. Western Pills. L. NJ. Wells,
proprietor, Chicago
Sold in McGregor by MERRILL &
BARRON and by one or more agents in
every city and town.
GRAY HEADS There are many
whose hair is premature!y gray. that,
by the use of "Wood's Hair Rcstora-
tive" can bring 1t back to its natural
color. This fact is testified to by ex-
Senator Brecse and many others.
Sold by MERRILL l. BARRON.
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Seo-T & BRo.-This firm has enlar.ed orc,
is 81 ring, and if they don't take car. how they
win crstome-s, it will shorty require tuo such
houses as they now occupy, to Transact their
business in. They have employed two new
clerks aud yet all hands seem as busy as ever
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BL.4CM TIGER!
~
T1A

TVHIs Celebrated MORGAN HORSE will
stand in Elkat!er, farmcrsburgh end Mo-
mona, during the season Of 1857. From and
after June LIST, TGzR will stand on Mondays at
FarmcrsbuIgh. on Tuesdays at Monona and tho
balance of the week It Elkader.
fla X TIGEa stands Is hands and one inch
high. He is years old and weighs 1925 fbs.
His color is jet black, and for beauty Of power,
endt rance, srccd and undisI utable excellence
o;hcr horse in tie Union.
The TIC was sired Iy The Old Vermont
plack Hawk, owned by David Hill Of Biidge-
roit. Black Hav k was sired by Sherman Nor
gan, he by Justin Morgan. The dam Of TIczR
was Cynthia Pierce, an Imported Blood Marc.
Cynthia was l6 hands high and weighed l2C6
pounds; she was powerful as lion ana as hand
some as n Iic:ure.
Tiger has trotted mile in 2-5 itllo;t train.
ing; lie has stood three seasons in Vermont, and
can show very promising premium colts. Tho
character of Morgan stock is 80 well established
that it is not deemed necessary to go into de-
tail. 1t stands confcssedly at the head Of all
bloods for speed endurance and general excel
lencc. ........
Good pasture will be provided for mares. but
the undersigned will not be responsible for ac-
cidents, escapes or theft.
TT MSS $50 for the scason--half to be
paid at the end of the season, and VIXEN tie
mare is known to be with foal the remaining
half will be collectcd--that IS, $l2. 50 will be
charged for the service of the horse, and $l2,sO
more if there should be a foll.
AS rumors are atioat that the Tiger is not a
fast trottcr l wish to state | will wager $1,000
that 10 can tros mile i'll less than three minutes:
the money to be Put up July lst, and the trial
to take ! lace Oh the Isl of October.
l am au horizcd to refer those desiring infor-
maion relative TO my horse, to S. Eshert and
5. ID. Saxby, Monona. Anson Peters of FARM
orsburs and to rr. Elliot and Mir. White ct the
Ii cry Stable at West Union.
A re ,ular attic ni!anec Of mares DUNG the
season is required. .. -. --.-.....-
VIM. EODCKINS.
Elkadcr, A.ril 1857. m:n32.
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''GoSE Up" The Times Office, af.
ter next week will be in the third story
of Evans Block, over the Banking House
Of Lee d. Kinnaird. It's matter will be
more elerated hereafter; moralists will
please congratulate our readers
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-06-12
Haskell g. co.

GENERA LAND Aeon 3 AND DEALERS IN Tx-
tMiso-, BR DYcRo, Iowa.
Loans negotiated and money invested u-tn
the most favorable terms.
Particular attention paid to collections, buy
ing or selling Lands or Town Proper t., and
payment of tax.s in Chickasaw Floyd, Mitch
ell and Ccrro Gordo Counties
a Registry Book will soon be opened for the
sale OF Real Estate. En'ry fee 50 90.
Satisfactory evidences given il required.
June 9Th 1857. n35tf.