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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-10-28

~We must soon have large ship.
ments of gold from Europe. The low
rates Of exchange make it unpr6table for
use to send gold to London. while the
bad repute of American securities forces
the English corn and cotton buyers to
come to New York with specie funds in
order to effect purchases at profit.
We shall also receive. in few days.
further shipments Of the precious metal
from California. All this shows that
The crops will come forward at an early
day, and with that will come good timea
not only in New York but elsewhere.
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AZA AR
Nj. o. WALKERS
". Western Stare Lime !!

NOUR HORSE COACHES will leave the
j. American House, NJ Gregor, daily at ~
o'clock A. NJ, or Immediately upon arrival Of
the morning train from milwaukee and Chicago.
and the Steam Ferry from Prairie du Chem
The traveller to Dccorah, New Oregon and
Usage. or to West Union, Bradford and st.
Charles, will not be delayed if he takes this
linc by any failure to connect at intermediate
points on his way West or North West
At DEcoRAH the line is continued to st. Paul
and the various towns Of Minnesota, and to
those wanting to see the country the Land rout
Is far preferable to river passage.
EXTRAS to accommodate all who come, will
be furnished at very short notice, on application
to D. w. FREEMAN,
Agt. at x'Gregor.
DIV. Freeman is also the Agent for tho 1lli-
nois Central K. Road. n37 6n
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HOLD HIM.-A chap who is suffering
under malignant double attack of love
and 'poitre, sends us pome on seeing
the front of Sairey's new dress,' the
FIRST stanza of which runs thus:
''swcet objeck of my lemoncholy,
Which kivcrs Sairey's brest OF snow
and, When she breeshe., however slowly,
Its spotlees Blloes fote and zoe!
So have the tides to influence lunar,
So leap the water, glad and fee, ..
Oh how wish Was schooner,
Tonavcrgait that muslin Scs"
We fear that the unhappy author Of VIC
the above is destined to become the
tim of 'uurequited affection. misplaced
confidence" and all that sort Of thing,
unless something is done to relieve him
very soon.-Es.
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WAVERLY HOUSE.
GEO. UPRIGHT, PROPRIETOR,

McGregor, Iowa
The proprietor has leased and fitted up the
building, recently known as the California
House" and he respectfully solicits share of
public patronage. His experience in the busi-
ness eastward, enables him to fattcr himself
that he can render satisfaction to those who
may make the Wduerly their temporary home.
An entire absence Of Alcoholic drinks, strict at-
tcnton to the TABLE and BEDDING, and per-
sonal devotion to the comfort Of guests are the
principles upon which success is expect ted.
The Wavcrly is situated near the business of
McGrcgor, but five minutes walk from the
Steam Boat Landing.
Baggage will be handled free. ....
Boardcrs accommodated by the day or week.
Good stabling convenient to the premises.
.-... .a. u ..... GEo UPRlonr,
xcGregor, June &c, 81 l37-6m
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G.. II. Learned.
Attorney at Law, Real Estate and Gen
eral Commercial Agent,

Vt"' ~VoS0fO"t <hCO"Vs
McGREGoR, Iowa.
Will attend to the purchase and sale of Real
Es'ate-cxamination OF titles. payment ot
Taxes, &c. viii undertake the collection OF
debts and guarantee prompt return.
Has for sale several valuable tracts of Land
Town Lots and Mill Properties, in Iowa and
Wisconsin, which offer strong Inducements t.
spectators or those seeking safe and permanent
Investments.
{ Office orey Cdilin d Sta,ks' Store.
MeGregor, Iowa, Sept, l,'5v p4s3m
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GRANT r. PECK,

DEALERS in all descriptions of Threshing
DMachnes. Rcapcrs, Grain Drills, Tanning
Mills, Corn-Shcllen, Straw-Cuttcrs, Horse
Rakcs, Plows, Cultvators. Portable Saw and
Crist Mills Eastern Lumber. and Democratic
Wagons. Open, and Top Buggics, and Agri-
cultural Implements generally.
Warehouse, upper end of Main Street,
MCGREGou, Iowa
IL Particular attention given to Consign-
mentS.
ROBERT GRANT, JOHN r. rECK.
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The Presbytery Of Dane, in Wiscon-
sin, publish to the world" that the Rev,
Mr.. Samuel Holmes has been deprive d
of "his license to preach the gospel, "
for alleged misconduct.
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%A correspondent of the Phila-
dclphia Press estimates the annual ex-
penditure for tobacco by the people Of
the United States. at nearly one hundred
millions of dollars.
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~A An honest iarnler .nus writes No
the chairman Of an English agricultural
society: "Gen,lemen, please put me
down OH your list Of cattle for bull.
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~Mayor vaux Of Philadelphia has
joined in wedlock no less than Eighty
pair since May last.
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Great Safe Of ClOthtaeg.
Merrill & BaPrOn,S
Great Sals@ Ready Made Clothing
Will commence June 9th The object Of
this Sale is to close out our entire Stock of Cloth
ing. We arc determined to so out of this
branch of our business and therefore shall offer
our whole Stock at
A U TION RICES.
Every man wanting any kind Of garment
will do we'll to examine our extensive Stock
Our Summer Clothing is well made and of good
style and finish, almost the whole Stock has
been purchased of manufacturers this Spring.
Traders are Informed that We will sell part or
the whole Of our Stock ut
.VeeU York Prices.
u We hope to close the sale in thirty days.
MERRILL & BARRON.
NcGregor, June 2j, 1857. n37 IT,
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VOLUME 2, NO. 3.
MisteIIantons.
J. II, Il w. GRANNIS.

Dealers IN Dry Goods Groceries Rcady-Male Clothing
Hardware Queens Ware Tin Ware Stone Ware Drug;
and Medicines OILS. Paint. Putty Glass varnish. &c
Main street Strawberry Point Iowa. lit
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GILBERT & BUCHANAN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Boots i Shoes. Nc
lO0 Main Street.

JOHN HOEY,
wholesale Grocer and Dealer In Imported Brandiss
Wines and Cigars. Corner Main and Sixth Streets.
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J. OLSEN.
TEABOUT Il OLSEN,

Dealers In Dry Goods Clothing Hats Caps Boots and
Shoes Hardware Groceries &c. &c. 81 All kinds o.
Produce bought and sold. ia Frankville, winno
siliek 20. Iowa. t Stf
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NOBLE, ODELL 4 DRUMMOND,
attorneys at Lar,
VIII practice in tho Supreme and District Courts the
State. .. .s=
RxUBRN NOBLE Nc0regor Clayton Co.,
WILLIS DRvMMoND Iowa.
ELIJAH ODsLL, Gutenberg Clayton Co., Iowa.
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8. HUNTINGDON.
manufacturer of Writing Fluid and Whole
sale and Retail Dealer in Books and Stationery.
Windsor layton Co., Iowa, Nay 20. 24tf
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HOLMES G AVERY,

Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants. and
Dealer. In Wines Liquors Porter and Ale. Corner OF
Iowa and Fourth streets Dubuque Iowa 7u
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BARR & co.

Dealers in Dry Goods Carpets. Oil Cloths, Window
shades. mats rugs. kc. No los Main street.
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PRAIRIE DU CHEN

MONDELL HOUSE.
ny r. W. Mondell Corner Biua anS Mtunssota Streets
Efside do Chicn Wis.
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For the Seaparcis
RuftianiGul.

Our fellow-citizer, Rev. John Guyiee, Is
now confined to his bed from an attack made
upon him last Monday, July 9th, at Magno-
liza, Harrison county, by brutal fellow
named n. G. Wyatt.
Rev. Guylee, in bis Official capacity was
holding quarterly meeting in the above
Mace. and on Sunday morning. when the
stewards were taking up collection, said
WAT. demanded S2-5o, which ne said the
church owed him.
In the interval Of the morning and evening
service, it Was ascertained that said debt
had bean paid, and Mr.. Guylee informed the
e~enins congregation of the fact, and ad-
ded IL anything more was due the person
who had let himself below contempt that
morning. by dunning the church during the
time Of public worship, for debt already
raid. il be would apply 10 him on Monday
morning, be would paw him every cent.
Mex; morning when Dir. Guylse Was cross
inSthe street. near pile Of lumber, said Wy
att suddenly knocked him down, aud taxing
all sse advantage = man SIX feet s~o or
three inches coald do Of such position,
brusalsy and repeatedly kicked him IN the
sssies. With great diskcaity Mr.. Guylse Ar
arrived IN Council Blags On the afternoon
Of the sane day, where he received great
relief BY sae kindness Of DIR. Mceiellaad,
and il noe eanyAlssesn.. JUSTICE,
s.tsa~oed. July ssh. 1857. -
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FREE SEATS Up STAIRS,

Happening lately to enter the vestibuls Of
Unitarian church 10 this vicinity, succincs
and staring tin sign confronted US, with the
notice above quoted: We were forcibly
reminded of scene said to have been re-
Gently witnessed in Grace Church, New
York.
Stranger, Ito the sexton. SCAN you
favor me with a seat, sirt"
Se1ton-"Did you come in . carriages''
S,ranger-"No, SIR"
Ssxtcn-"Then take one Of those benches
yonder."
Moreover there came up to our mind such
Questionable, Improbable old texts as
this following:
ssAnd If there came in also a poor man in
vile raiment, and We saw
10 the poor man. TFree seats up stairs 4
Stand thou there, or sit here under nv foot
stool, are We not then partial in vourselv esp
We thoaght also Of another scene which
recently occurred In New York:
Straager-sCan you tell me where shall
fnd your free seats."
SsIson-ssCeTtainly. They are all ore,
the house, Sit. Walk in.'
Which Of the two replies seems 70 chime
ia best with the spiri, of the ssFriend Of
publieans and ssnnsrss ?" Which would he
most grateful to the Saviour, Il be himself
should chance to enter their porch, a poo,
sav-sassr ~ of old in J.deas
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Second Hand weather.

Chicago TAYLOR thus diseoursetk concern
ing i,:-.'The change Of the moon-all silver
of coursa-on Sunday night-hea.hen moon
has done what the old ladies and the al
mapacs declared it would: told down the
nriee for a few DAYS of fine weather. and we
are receiving them now, direct and uaaamag-
ed from Heaven. The month, thus far, has
been made of ''seeoad-haud' days, that were
wet and dimmed before they reached US;
stained with rain, furnished with shadows,
and used for a seive, Much as this world is
ashamed of things sat secondhand, J" its OPP
inions; like its clothes, have been worn by
somebody else: and many an old doctrine has
been brushed up, like the coat Of dead Con-
tinentaller, and made to do service again.
4 man who would saoEn to wear a 'ssecond
hand" hat on his head. is not above slowing
a sssecond- hand netion within it. Second
hand poetry is submitted TO second hand
critics, at secondhand tables, applauded in
second hand phrase, and consigned to sec
ond hand fame. Secondhand hearts utter
secondhand sentiment, even as one might
borrow toothbrush Of friend: and of all
thought. ambition and enterprise, that s!i the
world. there is nothing new but hope; hope
that shines though the rain dImmrd windows
direct from Heaven, and paints the feeble
thread Of smoke from the swallow hes. chin
ney of the howell, az gloriousIy as it does the
pstiarcd cloud from the turres-liks marble"
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TRUE EDUCATION.

My son shall be educdtedr says the
proud father; "whateyer masters can teach
he shall know"
The father conceives education to be a
certain quantity of ideas impaired to the
child. This quantity is poured into his
mind. A part Of it is absorbed, and re-
tanned ill pressure forces it out again.
1.-THE filling of the mind with dates, events
and theories is not education. Education,
development-grorth from within - de-
mands motive power within the individual
to be developed; and according Us this is
trained to act of itself, or to substitute
therefor the result of others labor, will be
the kind of development, and, as conse-
quence, the amount of available knowledge
possessed.
The habit Of depending on written words
and oral explanations for the general ideas
and the details of knowledge acquired is
easily learned; and as easily may the mind
be led to use itself, the elements of knowl-
edge for its own enlargement and strength.
For this, neither large means nor high
schools are indispensable. The style of ed
ucation, the manner Of growth, is deter
mined in the common school,. There the
morals and manners-the outline Of the in
ward and outward Of the future individual
Are projected.
Nor is the sense of hearing the principal
medium through which educational influences
act on the pupil. His eyes study gestures,
takes lessons and draws differences from the
expression of every muscle of the face;
these are the educating influences. The
teachers address and nNral bearing, as
well as his mental habitudes, are adopted
with rs much readiness as is the style of a
new garment. What care then is ncces-
sary il selecting the model on which the
minds and spirits are formed! The teacher
should be just what We wish the child to
become.
A we'll assorted union Of qualities in the
character of n teacher of children is more
than for any other relation
except that of parents. With purity of
soul must be blended gentlcness and firm
ness, elevated sentiment and dignity of de-
pertinent, love Of children and OF his du-
ties must win their love and confidence; to
them he is II pattern. Perfect master of
all he teaches, should SO teach it that the
effort of acquiring shall come from the pu-
pills mind, and the ideas it awakcns spring
spontaneously frou the unsoundcd depths
Of the pupils deepest nature. This is cd
Life Illustrated.
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Iowa.


A very large portion Of the immigration
for the last Eve or six years has been wend-
ing its way to Iowa, and that State is be.
coming very well settled. The grant
of lands by Congress at its last session,
amounting to two millions one hundred and
fifty thousand acres, to aid in the construc-
ton of four railroads, must give an impetus
to the>growth and general prosperity of this
State heretofore unknown and unfelt. The
State of Iowa is peculiarly and particularly
adapted to a rapid growth and dense popu-
lation. The railroads alredy alluded to,
with those that must follow Of natural
consequence, with the Missouri river on the
west, and Mississippi on the east, makes
Iowa one Of the most desirable States for
settlement in the North West. Add to
these natural and artificial advantages, the
great fertility Of its soil, healshfulness, good
water, and a large amount Of fair timber,
We cannot see what more the settler
could desire. Its future is almost beyond
the comprehension of man, and its progress
must be to greatness, prosperity and wealth.
Chicago Real Estate REGISTER.
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A Chinese ArmY.

The Westminster Review thinks the forces
Of his Majesty KEN Fung, will not prove
vey formidable against the ''English dew
lisp and to say the truth, if the following
be true, they are more fitted for place be-
hind the footlights of theatre than in the
sstented field -
Their helmets are made of paper. Their
boots Of coarse satin. Their uniform con-
sists OF wadaed gown and quilted petit
coat. When they salute an officer, they do
not ''present arms,' but fall on their knees.
Every man carries fan, when there is
warm work, and fans himself as assiduously
as any lady. Their chief offensive weapon
is huge shield, painted with devils and
hobgoblins to tsrrify the enemy, by beating
which they trust TO scare the opposing force
away. But should both experiments prove
unsuccessful, the Celestial army has then
no other resource but to take to its heels.
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Iewa.

The people Of Iowa vote on their now
constitution in August, and as the time for
the State election, fixed BY the new instru-
ment, is October l3sh, the election, this
year, has been postponed to that time. The
new Constitution, should it be adopted, will
make some important changes. Ii provides
that the question whether the word schite
shall be stricken out Of the instrument, shall
be settled BY a separate vote Of the people,
= majority Of all the votes being requisite
to an affirmative decision. 1t is also provi-
ded that the tenure Of Office be limited to
two years, instead of four; lieutenant
goyernorship has been created; three su.
preme judges are to be elected for six wears,
one Of them at each biennial election; the
State is to be divided into eleven judicial
districts for the election Of judges and dis
trict attorneys; the Senate is fixed at Fifty
and the House at one hundred members,
(now 50 and IS respectively and biennial
sessions are retained. The seat of govern
ment is permanently located at Fort Des
Moines, and the city is to be called Des
Moines. The State will not be allowed to
contract deb. greater than $25o, 900, and
no city or town can do the same thing to a
greater extent than five per cent. Of its val
uation.-Tole6o Blade.
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Curti. n.~eH.,.,-

AvN neat circular from Council Ms.
informs y that Henry z. Curtis and Sam 3
Cnrtls' iase q this city, have es.abl;shed = Z.
omce IN Council Bluffs, and swung out a..
shingic-''cv.ns BsoTarss, Surveyor. u .ss
Land Agents. They propose 70 ai, =.
promptly to the paying Of taxes. buy;rs ' ~
selling OF real estate, locating land vary....
and making collections ID W estern Io-s IS
Nebraska, Council Bla1a, Omaha Civ =.
brasks City, Blleyue, Florence and S;o" ~.
City. s'ou1
Their numerous acquaintance IN hi. -.
and vicinity viii not need our assursncs ~!
any business entrusted to them will 70 fa;sl ;
fully attended to. We have no doubt a.
will do well in their new vocation.-Keoi,,i
Whig.
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Honesty is the Be- st Policy.

Dishonest men, when found out, arc de-
spised, no matter what their dishonesty
consists, whether in bushes, professional or
political transactions. Politician and dis
honesty are correlative terms. When man
is called q politician, he is regarded as a
dishonest person. This it not SO of neces-
sity, nor should it he so at all. There is no
reason why a politician may not be as pare
and high minded as christians apostle;
and indeed, there are many exceptions to
the general rule-many honorable politi-
clans, incable Of base action. This State
has them, probably, in as great abundance
rs any other, and they are not confined to
any one party. 1t is unjust and absurd to
say that because one man differs in his po-
litical notions from another, therefore he Is
dishonest. We do not hesitate to admit,
that great majority Of the Democratic
party are honest, and it would be iiliberal TO
deny to them the same liberty OF thought
and action demanded for 'ourself. The
term 'disbonest politician Is not properly
applicable to the masses OF any political
organization, but to the readers; these are
too commonly dishonest, those are not
The effort of these inscriptions leaders is
to deceive the masses of their party, and by
Misrepresentation to carry their schemes
and forward their personal interests: Evil
IDENTIFY the only end aimed at by the leaders
of tho Democratic party in this State, in
their efforts to defeat the amended Consti-
tuition, is to recover, if possible, the ground
lost in the Gubernatonrial election, and,
could this be accomplished, and the Repub-
lican party defeated, without the loss Of the
Constitution, doubtless the leaders of the
Democracy would vote for it almost to a
man. 1t is base to attempt this deception,
AID sooner or later, it must in ure the party
materially, by destroying the confidence
that the people should repose in their lead
ers. 1t is exceedingly unfair to make po-
litical party measure of the Constitution,
and array on either side the Republican and
the Democratic parties. The citizens of
tins, or any other State, should not be in
fuenced in the slightest degree by the con-
sideration that the question before them is
not party measure. They should judge
every question on its owa merits; and every
true patriot does this. We cannot but be-
lieve that the citizens of Iowa will judge
the merits of the amended Constitution,
aside from all party consideration; and
being convinced Of It's great superiority over
the old. give it their hearty support, knowing
that s'honssEy is the best olicy."-Dubuque
Times.
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While the result seemed in doubt, the
Pro- Slavery leaders sent an express to Penn
bna, to bring down six half breeds, residing
outside Of the boundaries of the proposed
State, rs defined by act of Congress, for
the purpose of securing u ma orlty in the
Convention. But that game is blocked
The six rcd-ska scalper allies Of the De-
mocraey will be suunnarily kicked ont of
the Convention if they attempt to obtrude
their copper heads upon that body Even
if admitted to seats, it would be of no party
advantage to the ''Buck Africans" as the
Indians would not hold the balance Of
power.
Wepresume that, after filing their skins
with FIRE water, enjoying dog feast and
war dance, at the expense of their white
confederates, they willtake the back trail to
the Red river Of the North, having their
tramp for their trouble Chicago Tribune.
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FROM THE PLAINS,


oas HgHdred and Fifty Z. S. Soldiers
and isaFssisrs Naial-Col. SansHer IN
pursuit q the Sarases,.
capt. Dixon came down on the United
States steamer Mink Yesterday morning, and
reported he loss Of many Of our soldiers,
IN eonaie. with a very large body OF the
tasyenaes md Arrapahoes, two hundred
ziles west Of Fort kearney.
The messenger Who brought the news,
reached ST. Narys on last Saturday. hss
sams is Fsllaindesr, An Old French trader,
whoss statements are perfectly reliable
He stated TO Capt. Dixon. Col. Saspy sni
others, tkat eleven day. before. be bad isft
Col. Sumner. who told him that be bad
sent one aaairel soldiers and hfty team
sssrs little in advance Of his main body;
when they were attacked by large body VI
Chsyenass and Asrapaaocs. and a. we're
slams that be intended 10 proceed dssess.y
in parsals Of the enemy. .ad would nos
pause antil hs hsd seseaxea the loss Of his
conrasriots. and punished the savage aossies
who had aaseasgss saesa.---S:. lossyh Joarr
Val.