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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

HousEHoLo WonDs.-1he September No
Of this favorite periodical was on our table
more than week ago, but in the hurry of othel
affairs we forget to acknowledge it.
This magazine contains no pictures for the
eye, but it abounds in most vivid ones for the
mind, and when we tell our readers that eli il
articles are either written or approved BY
D'cxEss. the modern Shakespeare. it seems a
though higher commendation could not b.
given. We always read the "Words"-thers
are great many other monthlies that are never
read BY any body except By those who do moi
know what . genuine book is made for.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
NOTICE.

SrA1r OF Iowa, ..-
Clayton County,
MeGregor, 81. Peters 4 Missou1 Rioer Rail
Roo COMPANY,
10 the unknown owner or owners at the fol.
lowing described land, to wit: One hundred
feet in width between the bluif and Mississippi
River, commencing at the North line Of the
South East quarter Section of one hundred and
sixty acres in the Gard Spanish Grant Nc. l..
H. G nyton County, and extending thence down
said River to q point Ave h. ndrcd feet Nor. h Of
the South East co,ner Of Lot No. 20 in Book
No.3, according to the recorded Plat Of Nc.
Or gor, in said county.
You are hereby notified that the aforesaid
Rail Read Company have located their Rail
Road through your land above DISC ibed. and II
you do not within thirty days after the giving o.
this notice, to wit On or before the 9Th day oil
November. A. D. 1857, apply to tho Sheriff O
said cornty to have your damages assessed
TAD Company on their part will proceed (, have
the same assessed &C ,ording TO the form of the
statute in such cases made and provided.
Da'ed, McGregor clayton county, Iowa, Sep
tember I'd, A. D. 1857.
JOHN THOMPSON, President
A'tts.-J. BROWN, Secretary.
T.. F. Rem OK and BRowN, Atto,nics.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04


KANsAs.--A Large public meeting
has been held in Kansas by the Repub-
lican Free State" men. and the Law.
renee faction was denounced unsparing.
". It seems that Lane and Robinson
have played their villanny too transpar-
emily to humbug the Free State men any
farther. The State will be Free" and
then pray what bottom is left to the
Greedy. platform? Well all be De-
m ,crats in less than l2 months, unless
Know Nothingism is again revived as
an opp ,sing doctrine, and this we arr
sure ,0iX be the case!
WISCONSIN SrArs Recommendations B
CRos,, Mayor Of Milwaukee, Is the Democratic
Nominee for Governor, and E. D. Campbell 70
Lieut.. Governor. Mayor Caoss is the stronges
Democrat in the State, and he sc;u make the bes
Executive officer Wisconsin ever elected.
90 san,me's and Lo,cs will stump the Stat
together by mutual agreement
~ Deacon Clinton 10 in ths back country
making speeches on the Rail Road question:
He draws large hcuses and secures large fgurt
on subscription.
~ The Official figures elect STEWART b
334 majority.
TThc New Constitution 10 adopted by q
official vote Of 3 to 500. .. ...s ~.s-.
20 The Republican State Convention ,
Wis. mot at Madison on Wedncsday,-we hs,
not heard the result. ,sFry
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

CoNvsxrloN.-Cn Saturday, Sept. s'h. (so'
morrow the Republicans Of Clayton County
assemble at McGregor. to nominate candidates
for the House of Representative BY the
New Constitution We are entitled TO a float to
represent the counties Of Dubuque, Delaware
and Clayton. We expect there will DO a large
attendance of the party on tomorrow.
We hear it rumored that the Democracy will
meet at Garnavillo in short time. but the Cen
trail Com mittee has given no notice that We have
seen. The time for action is very short, and
the committee should be awake to the impor.
lance Of the crisis. Next week we shall know
the candidates Of the opposition, and their plat
form-thank God the latter cannot take the
ground Of "neero citizenship after tho vote
against II last month that plank is gone!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

SALE.-Jno. Chambers has sold his
Furniture establishment to H. B. George
Esq, who will continue the business at
the same place. GEORGE is "fast
man" in the trading line and those want
ing Chairs, Bedsteads, &C., will do well
to call on him. s.-
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

VISIT The ScHooL.-Mr. D. D. Fra.
,ser Principal Of the McGregor High
School respectfully requests parents and
guardians Of such children as are on.
trusted to his care, to visit the Academy
Building during the hours of tuition and
see the classes pass through their reci'
tations. The visits of parents have an
excellent effect on the pupils, and they
are always gratefully received by the
Teacher. ....- .-'- ......
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

- NsstE AT.---FREpEsEx THKLExAN,
Ssessnan In the Office Of the Milwaukee Wis
oeoain. on Friday morning last rescued boy
NON drowning in tbs Milwaukee River. A
young brother Of the p.cssman came running
into the pressroom and cried out that boy had
fallsn OF the dock FarD. stopped the press
indanter. plunged into the river and after much
difficulty he succeeded in saving the little Eel.
low. Hurrah for the noble-hearted young
German, Frederick Iheleman
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

EASTERN MARKErs.-At Milwaukee
Sept. eth 81, to @1,O2 was paid for
Wheat. Barly rs to 90. Oats IS to 80
Hides 8 to Is cents. 1t is generally
thought produce will 60 lower than this.
as the Bank and Stock failures eastward
restrict money operators. Early sales
will be the safest, unless panic should
run the price below the minimum wes-
tern rates. =Es5 L.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

~ Attachments and Executions upon Banks,
r. Roads and other corporations are as plenty
a. blackberrics in the east at present. These
institutions before Old Hickorys time, were re-
garded as beyond the reach Of Law. and it was
deemed impairment to question the integrity Of
Board of Bank Directors. The man Of the
Iron Will destroyed great many idols in his
lifetime. &
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
For Governor,
RALPH II. LOWE,
of Lee County.
For Lieut.. Governor,
ORAN FAVILLE,
of Mitchell County.

HARPER FOR SEPr.-This valuable
MAGAZINE comes promptly on time ever
bringing with it rich treat Of solid
and fancy reading. FUTILE at the Post
Office has HARPER and a variety Of other
late periodicals for sale. Call on David
and make purchase.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

The New Constitution has been adopted by
the Electors OF Iowa. By its provisions Clay.
ton County Is entitled to too members OF the
General Assembly.
The friends Of the Republican cause are
therefore requested 70 choose delegates in each
Township to meet at McGregor on Saturday.
the 5'L of Sept next. At 3 O'Clock r NJ, for the
purpose Of nominating two members of Assem-.
BY. The ratio Of Representation will be one
delegate for each Is Republican votes at the
last Presidential Election. !.
The friends Of the Republican cause gener-
ly are requested to meet in Mass Convention,
McGregor, It o'clock P. NJ. of said day. for
On amicsble expression Of opinion on the ysues
Of the day.
By order OF the Republican Committee.
rvs j. T. SLOVENIAN,
Chat man.
McGre.os, Aug 2lst. 1857 2v.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

Nor BAD.-We have received over
so new subscribers within the last week
Send in the names Of good men-men
who will pay US, and as soon as our
small type comes to hand we'll give you
a larger amount of reading matter
The type is now on TIE way and it will
not be long before we shall have bet
tor quality of paper than we have been
using.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

Lors Foa NorHlss.-Some Of the propricsors
Of landed estate at Prairie du Chen are offer.
ing to give a'ooy lots to any person who will
build on them. and We learn from the papers Of
that city that many are availing themselves OF
this liberal proposition. Ifa man can not make
up his mind to accept gift worth $500, in a
city whose anticipations are as bright as those
Of our Wisconsin sister, We should be inclined
to doubt his willingness to accept free ticket
It the Office Of st. Peter himself!
We are not employed 70 advertise for these
liberal gentlemen, but we are desirous our read.
ers eastward should know what opportunities
are presented TO those who will come west.-
Prairie du Chen is very promising place.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

LAW FIRMs.--We invite attention to
several new law-6rms and Land agencies
in our columns. When you want bust.
ness done, 60 to those who are not
afraid to spread their cards before the
public. G@
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

"THE BOIL -oixr."-Ws have heard good
deal Of talk about this monster, but not until
one night last week did We know that he had
reached the Iowa side of the River At this point
the Witnesses are too numerous to dispute or We
should not now believe it. His entrce was an
nouuced by hurricane of cheers and we are
told be did excellent service in train that was
made up fvr the special purpose Of testing his
capacity. In default of water, stomach bitters
were used as An element for the generation of
steam and the experiment is said to have been
highly satisfactory to all but-ths Bull
cine. .-.-
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

In ATLANTIC TELxoRArn-MucA to the
ssgret OF every man in England and America,
'aAs cable parted in heavy swell 35e mil, .
hsn the iriah coast. The vessels have retuyn-
Cd 70 London and it Is doubtful If another sf-
soFt 70 connect the Eastern with the Western
sentiment viii be made this fall. The company
hsve no doubt of the ultimate triumph Of the
enterprise, and it ispossibie it may be completed
u the coming October. s
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

NusIo.-The Courier announces the
publication in the Musical World of 4
new piece of music entitled "The Prairie
du Chen POLKA" and wonders what it
is like.
If made for the present season of tho
year there are doubtless great many
shakes in it.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

b "A FORTUNE l-BEN. NJ. SAAuEls the Demo.
cratic candidate for Governor. il highly COM
mended by the Republican papers Of Dubuque.
The Tribune says he Is in favor Of establishing
slavery some,chere. but then "iather Hackley"i 10
out Of health and he is just cross enough to say
anything. Wen bet our Gun and Fishing.
tackle (most valuable property in our eyes, that
PEy is the next Governor! Who takes the
bet?
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

EE The next r. Road meeting will
be held on Saturday the 9Th at the Acad-
envy. Let every man who is interested
in MeGregor be there to show his hand
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
CORRESPONDENTS.
Farmcrsburg, Aug. 9th, 1857.


Farmersburg, Aug. 9th, 1857.
Error NORTH Iowa TINrs:
Dear Sir:-Some three or four wocks since
read several communications in your paper
occupying two or three columns, recommending
the Fowlervilte Thrcshing Machine as being
good article and capable Of doing good work
At the time read tho articles did rot place
much confidence in the statements from the fact
that nay observation in regard to the working Of
said Machines did not justify such high recon-.
mendations, but within the last few days have
changed my mind very materially. Ihave had
ono Of the Fowltrvillc Machines threshing for
met is run by Grant 4 Peck, of McGrcgor
Now let me say to your farmer readers II they
want their grain threshed in first class manner,
engage AS soon rs convenient, the Machine above
referred to-,hcy have thrcshcd nearly 800
bushels of grain for me and it has been all done
in the very best manner. have seen wheat sold
in your market not as clean ~ mine is direct
from the Machine, and that is not all-the grain
is all saved and goes where it should, into the
half bushel. had three settings and venture
to say there was not two bushels Of grain vast.
ed in The whole job, besides think the strength
of the machine was fairly tested. had lot oil
unbound damp Oats moved with scythe, had
upon the machine good horses which were
several times brought to dead stand, still no,
particle Of the machinery gave way.
Respectfully Yours.
J.E. CORLETT.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

New Goops.-Merrill L. Barron, are
in receipt of New Fall Goods. A large
Advertisement will appear in our COL
umns next week. This is q No. J.,
house.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

~ The River is not falling much at
present. The days are warm, and the
nights ere too cool for the comfort of
mosquitoes. The health of McGregor
is quite good.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

TEN-PINs.-Overwater has complet-
ed his alley on Main Street and is now
ready "to set up the pins" for any gen.
tleman who ancies he can knock them
down.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

EsoAoxD.-Ws see BY tho last Ms0,
that FELr is engaged to an interesting
young lady"
OplruAHEs-We cannot publish Obituary
notices hereafter without compensation. A
Death notice can always be inserted srotis, but
we cannot surrender our columns to lengthy
histories.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
$50 90 REWA ARD.

The subscriber will pay twenty-five dollars
for the delivery Of one Or fifty dollars for the
delivery Of two mares, or liberal reward fol-
information where they may be found; strayed
f:om them in June last. one bright hay with
a windgall on one shoulder, eight years old; the
other seven years old dark bay or chestnut,
heavy mane and forctop, small eyes. had on her
neck small rope when she left.
46tf EDISON BENEDICT.
ARAD HITCHCOCK.
Usage. Mitchell Co.. Iowa, Aug. Ia, 81.
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FTJRNTTTTRE
Take Notice.

ECRETARIES Of School Districts will
- remember that the law requires them to
make their reports by the first day of October.
Blank Reports will be sent 70 the Township
Clerks. ISAAC MATHEWS,
....H ST. Commissioner.
Clayton Co., Iowa, Aug. 81, ls57. nat It.
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Bloody Run.

Bloody Run.
This frightfully-named stream emp
ties into the Mississippi about 1900
yards North of the present town of NJ
Gregor. 1t was christened in the blood
Of hostile tribes of savages long before
there were any white settlements in the
territory of Iowa, and it is no Difficult,
matter to find relics of Indian warfare
plentifully scattered upon its banks even
at the present time--but we must re.
serve for a future occasion the publica-
ton Of its Evolutionary history. and its
typographical appearance. a:. ..
Bloody run valley has recently been
surveyed for half mile west Of the
Mississippi into Town Lots by its pres.
eut owners Alex. McGregor. Esq. and
Judge Jed. Brown, both Of this place,
We believe they design making public
sale of Lots this fall and as they pro.
pose to give time to the purchasers, the
prospects Of rapid Improvement at thai
point are flattering. Many lots have al.
ready changed hands at private sale,
and just at present the NORTH Nc rego,
fever is pretty well up. The Railroad
work is already commenced there, and
when the work on the first section is
begun, as itsoon will be, the public can
begin to estimate the future importance
of this embryo City, once called Nc
Gregor's Landing. 1t is designed To
constructa levee from the present Steam
boat landing to the mouth Of the Run
sufficiently wide for Ware Houses mex,
the river, convenient Wagon road.
and the Railway ; and though this will
cost large amount Of money, it re-
quires no argument to show that the
lots made by the excavation and filing
will pay all the expenses and yield q
large dividend. Just waita few months
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04

There are now $4,000 miles Of
Telegraph in operation, -one half sfthis
in the United States!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-04
TAKEN UP,

1.dAEV UP, "a Z
RY B: F. Walton and Casper Bagins-e .
Cow is 3 or years old. Tho body Of the Cow
y mostly white she IL marked with slit in
the left car, her RICH, horn is crooked at tho
point, the tips of her cars and the front Of her
fore legs are dak brown. Said Cow and Calf
are A. praised by E. Cathcrman and -Caueo0
at $4,000 and fwoyn to before J. McMullen J..
P. The owner will prove property pay chasgss
aud take them away. B. +. WALTON.
BAGINGER- 4
McCregor. Aug. 1867. n45 r. 49,.
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Improve ments.

improvements.
We are absolutely unable to keep up
with the march of snap that distinguish
es this Coulee. In the first half mile
west there are so many buildings under
way that we abandon the idea of speak
ing of them except in the general. As
a rule the houses are far better than
those built last fall, and as the citizens
see their way clearer they will erect
edi6ces commensurate with the newt
table importance which awaits our point
in the future. For the first time in
several weeks We took look at West
McGregor on Monday last. Our friends
Mr.. Bernatz & Co., have built a large
Brewery and it is now in successful
operation; another party 1--WE don't know
him) has finished a rectifying establish
ment of Interpretations; our old Hoosio1
friend W. A. Parry is tearing the ground
up preparatory to the erection of COM
modious hotel; houses all up the valley
arc seating themselves by the wayside,
the road at the Foy spring and beyond,
is widened and improved and indeed
everything indicates not only rapid,
but strong, sound, business growth.
In this portion of the valley the titles
arc perfect. and the prices of lots are
such as to be obtainable by any man o.
ordinary industry.
McCRANEr is always ready to show
them to parties wishing to purchase
and the best argument in their favor ii
that they are situated on one of The
greatest thoroughfarcs in tho West. Or
Monday last in drive of ONE uoUI
through this valley we met 40 teams
almost one per minute F! Nobody cal
get lonesome where such movement j!
going on. and a residence near those fn'
springs must be pleasant and healthy
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NOBLE, 0DELl b DRUhM0ND,
.aTTOR.N.E US 1T L.aIr.
II o. TIC E

OF i q E..
IT HAVE this day sold ont my cntirc stock Of
Boots aud Shoes, Drugs and Medicines, to
p. B. Mason. ..-f
DR.. r. r. FOSTOR.
Monona. Aug. -. '57. 46tf
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N q I'll e.
ALL persons arc hereby cautioned against
purchasing Two Promissory Notes for high,
Hundred Dollars each, dated February second
A. D. 1857 One payable on or before the firs,
day of September, A. D. 1857, and the Other
payable on or before the FIRST day Of Septem.
Der A. D. 1858, and drawn by me in favor Of
Alanson Bars or order, said Notes having boon
given upon bond and no consideration having
passed they viii not be paid.
r. R. FOSTER.
Monona, Aug. 2lst, 1857,
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MEp.RY uousE.
Chat6cld, NJ. T., Aug. l3, 81.

Chs.6cld, NJ. r., Aug. l3, 81.
A.P. RICHARDSON. ESQ.
DEAN sIa ~ left MEG resor on Monday, and
arrived On the evening Of the same day at De-
corah, and never was there day happier spent
or better enjoyed. As We wound around the
circuitous road leading from McGregor, and
beheld tie bluffs covered and crowned with
verdure. an indescribable feeling of awe min.
gled with delight came over me, and when at
last the prairie was reached, my establishment
and delight knew no bounds, and could not
help exclaiming "Wondrous are thy works,
oh Nature" Ihave travelled over a large por.
ton Of the United States, but never did see
a country equal to that which lies between Nc
Gregor and Hardin. The crops look splendid,
the lofty coin bending at each swaying breeze
as if to WOO mother earth, and then as if asham-
ed to be seen knceling. returning to its former
statsliness, never looked more promising. A
large portion Of tho Wheat was harvested but
that which was standing seemed very fine and
give abundant promises Of large crop. At the
supper table heard two gentlemen speaking of
cave in the vicinity Of DEBORAH. and my curl
osity being aroused, made some enquiries and
was informed that one of the greatest curiosities
in Iowa was within half mile of the Hotel
In the morning started with a friend Of mine
for the cave, providing ourselves with couple
of candles, and after walking some distance
through the wet grass and wading brook, We
found ourselves ut the mouth of the cave
Lighting our candles we entered. after proceed.
ing or 10 rods We experienced sudden tran.
stion from heat to intense cold and to our aston
ishment found as the water drippcd from above,
it was converted into ice. The sides of the
cave were solid sheet Of ice, the roof seemed
TO be supported by gigantic icicles which were
constantly increasing in size, and what is more
singular still, the ice does not begin to make
until about midsummer; in the winter it il
very warm. in fact warm enough to keep vegc'
tables from freezing. Can any Of your Philoso
phic readers inform me the cause Of this curiou!
phenomenon After remaining in the cav,
some time we retraced our steps, satisfied VI
had seen one of the wonders Of Iowa.
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THE co-rsr'nerhip heretofore existing be-
L tween the undersigned under the name
and style of Remick & crrmmond, WA ~
Gay dissolved by mutual agreement. Our bsssr
ness heretofore undertaken BY the firm will -
attended to and completed a though no disco
luton had taken place.
C.. r. REMICK.
WILLIS DRUMMONN
Mooregor, Aug. 18th, 81. las 81.
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4. 3. PAUL, ,. A. MORTON, n. N. KNOX.
PAUL, MORTON r Co.,
Real Estate Brokers d Land agents,
DECATUR. Burt County, Nebraska Territory
Personal attention paid to selecting and en-.
tering lands in
Nebraska, Western Iowa & Kansas,
WITH Cash, wARRANrs, OR ON TINE.
Will collect notes, pay taxes, &c.. and will
also secure good investment for Eastern OF
Western capitalists.
REFERENCES:
H.J.Skiff, Newton, Iowa; S. M.Preston, do
George w. Mason, Decatur, Nebraska Ter
Casady d Clark, Sioux City Ryall &. Charles,
do Samuel Paul, Hopedale. Ohio.
NOBLE, 0DELL b DRuMNh0NO,
.aTTOR.NcE US 1T LII W.,
Will practice in the Supreme aud Dis,sic,
Courts of the State.
REUBEN NogLE,
Wills DEuHNoxD,
McGregor, Clayton. Co., Iowa .
ELIJAH CDsLL,
Gutenberg, Clayton Co.
n46 ~. Iowa.}