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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
Lord Napier intcrpiew acith tile Pres

WAsHNGToN, March 16.--Lord Ma.
pier, the new British Minister, was at
| O'Clock to-day introduced to The Pres
idcnt by General Cas-, and presented
his credentials administer from lhcCoult
OF st. James. His EXPRESSIONS uf con,
graduation aud Of desire to preserve
tho peace OF the two countries were cor
daily recip'ocated by the President.
Lord Napier was In court dress and
attracted the curiosity Of the many visi-
tors at the White House, who desired
to witness the ceremony, but it being
ofa private character, they were exclu,
ded from the audience chamber.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
Tile proposed Transfer Of the Neao
,ton,diand Fisheries to France-In

Ihe proposed Transfer Of the Nea0-
toumdiand Fisheries to Erance-In-
dignation Meeting at st. Johns.
ST.. JOINS, Newfoundland March IA.
The advices brought by the English
mail that the English Government had
entered into convention with France
TO transfer to that power the Newfound.
land fisheries created all intense excite
ment here, and general meeting Of all
classes was called.
The stores and shops and other pla'
ces of business were closed during the
meeting, and the British flag was every
where placed al half mast Union dozen.
In some places black flag was hoisted.
The Sesull OF The meeting was deter.
minalion that the wrong should not be
perpetra,ed. The Legislature and the
Commercial classes are sending peti.
tons 10 the Queen.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
Aidto free State Enigrants.

BosToN, March 14.--The lowor house
of the Massachusetts Legislature, to-
day, passed. resolutions appropriating
100000 for the relief Of such settlers
in Kansas as arc or may be reduced TO
want, for the outrages committed upon
them, in unlawful attempts to exclude
them from Kansas, on account Of their
predictions for Free State institutions.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

1t is remarkable fact that all the
inaugural speeches Of Mr.. Buchanan
predecessors, though he is now the ff-
teenth President of the United States,
were delivered since he was born, so
young are we as anation. ...a
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
Mr. Ruchonon ia tho oldeet man ,vb

Mr.. Buchanan is the oldest man who
has ever taken the presidency. Gen.
Cass is said to be seyentyfour years
old, and is the oldest man that has cy-
or filled the Office of Secretary of State
in this country. Gov. Marcy is young
or than this at his retirement.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

DR., BuRDELL's ESTATE The conres,
Tor the estate of the murdered DR..
Burdell was again resumed on Tues.
day before the Surrogate, There was
quite an array of legal talent on both
sides who eyinced the strongest deter.
mlnalion ofcmtes,ing every point. Mr..
Clinton (MIs. Cunningham's mwyer)
opened the case of his client, aud re-
capitalized the principal points OF tho
evidence he expected to produce in or
der toprove the marriage of Mrs. Con.
ningham with DR.. Burdell. Rev. DR..
hlarvine was called to the stand and OK.
examined and cross examined at great
length. The testimony Of the reverend
gentleman was clearly in favor of the
marriage of the above named parties.
In fact, he finally asserted that there
was not the least doubt resting upon
his mind, that he had lawfully married
Mr. Cunningham to Dr.. Burdell. Tho
examination of the case before the Sur.
rogate, bids fair 20 tako up fully as
much time as did the Coroner's inouest
upon the murder.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

Lebanon, O-The Citizen, oflhe 18th
relates the following sad and fatal occur
renee at wedding party in tha, place
on Monday The company had gath.
cred when one Of the guests took off his
overcoat, from the pocket of which
dropped small pocket pistol. A young
lady present picked up the weapon,
when man by thename of Fred. Spohr
asked her to hand it to him, in doing
which by some means it was accidental.
~ discharged, and the oall entered tho
left corner of the right eye Of the I'M
fortunate Spohr. penetrating the brain
aud causing death in a few seconds. So
CONSERVATION and alarm seized the par.
~, and The bridal scene turned into one
of death. The marriage was deferred
and with stricken hearts the guests left
the scene. awfully impressed with the
truth that Gin the midst of life we arc
in DEATH"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
From the Wheeling Daily Times.
TEsN PUEBLO LANDS:
Facts for the Farmer, the Mechanic, and the
Tax PAYER

lax EdytT.
The following article from the War
renton Wing, which we gladly substi-
tute for an article of our own, embrac.
es q number Of facts, arguments and
considerations, which should receive
the earnest and dispassionate consider
alton of the people of Virginia at the
present time. We trust our readers
will give it an attentive perusal, and
arouse themselves to suitable effort to
secure Virginia's portion of the public
lands. What ever is done should be
done quickly, for under the present un-
just and one sided policy of making CT
normous donations to the new States
to the exclusion of the old, few years
more will witness the absorption Of ev-
cry acre Of the public lands. AS there
fore, so favorable an occasion for Sc
curing justice to our State may never
occur again, we beseech the tax payers
to put forth efforts at once, commensu-
rate, in some degree at least, with the
great object to be attained, and to re-
lax not their efforts until success shall
have crowned their efforts:
You all know and feel two things to
be true. First you know that by the
almost unanimous voice of our people,
we have embarked this old Common
wealth in system Of internal improve
mcnts of ma gnifcent and national pro.
portions.
This has been the work of no party;
it is the rcproach of no party. Sound
policy--State pride-patriotism have
prompted the policy. Men of all par
ties have We'd with each other in this
noble effort to retrieve our old State
from that material inferiority to which
she has fallen. ... ....
AS q consequence of this gigantic
cffortv-wc have contracted heavy in
dcbtedness. We have issued the bonds
Of the State for purposes of internal
Improvement to an enormous amount.
Under existing laws there yet remains
TO be sold many millions of these bonds;
and eur various works Of improvement
now languish for the means which the
State has (vainy) promised for their
prov, esS'
The Second fact known to you all
felt by you all--is that the taxes has
been more than doubled on our people
our lands have been rc-assessed and
old rates have been doubled on their
1"cIc''o0 aiU"'io'''
This too has been the work Of no
party; 1t has been the pfompt!n9s
OF high integrity. Inc good taith
OF our yeomanry require" OF thSm 10
furnish the means to pay these oeDtS
OF their own voluntary creation III
8Inia,lS may o'h ""uer Suci' Va A"''o !,;,
oa' mans 49, UNIV .aoH ,iy WIN VIZ.
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bearing III t''l" 'nS'e TWO Ploli''n'
cAV iac,S' J''S' '''"' We ila'e Wisely oo'n'
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1"po' S1"VI """ go VI 1 S"i," ar 'T
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r,ot oannI,v cEoar---onI norallv osson
t; ,J' y, y bn ;,3orrossoJ nnon Tho n1hlic at
to,.ton ~ ~ "
W.. A., uu ,,,o
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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
Goyernorship Of Titan.

II is said, says the RichmondolVAig.
that Mr. Buchanan has determined to re.
move Brigham Young from the Cover.
norshiP of Utah. and appoint some go cd
an'i' po'ygamy Democrat in his place.
Maj. BENZ. McCulloch. Of Texas, has
been rendered the appointment, and has
declined. We fear Old Buck will be-
at some loss TO find suitable petson
TO accept that Office. NV
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

Kansas Constitutional Conrentiou.-
The Legislature of Kansas. at its late
session, passed, in spite Of Governors
veto, an act to provide for the election
OF Convention 10 form State Gov
eminent. Gov Geary's objections, brief.
ly stated, were, first that tho act con-
tanned no provision for submitting the
constitution, when framed, to the con.
sidera,ion of the people for their ratif.
cation or rejection; and secondly, that
The territory is not yet in condition TO
assume the responsibilities and soyer,
eighty of a State. The failure to pro.
vide for submitting the constitution,
when framed, TO The people for ratif.
cation, is not only contrary to all pre-.
ceden', but in disregard Of that popu.
lar sovereignty which has been so much
lauded Of late, and which served for
season, especially in the affairs of Kan.
sas, to have taismanic influence.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

Betting is immoral; but how can tho
man who bets DO worse than the man
who is TO beueI7
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28
Ntcaraaua Tilibnaters.

New YoRK, March 1s.--Col. Ia.
bens, end other Nicaraguap Fillibusters
have been held for tial hero.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

II NoUel Construction. liability
of railroad bridges to accident inter
lupting travel, and frequently causing
destruction Of life, has directed the at.
tehtion of engineers to the practicable.
ity of tunnelling rivers for railroad pur-
poses. This is very expensive opera
ton performed in the usual way but We
see by the Washington Unioa that Mr..
John w. Cochran, Of New FORK, per.
poses to construct tunnel Of wrought
iron, unon the same principle ofmakiDg
steam boilers and iron ships. without
riyits, bolts or screws. Thus built upon
dry land it is launched like ship, into
the water, the onds closed up to float il;
while channel has been previously pro-
pared to receive it. When placed in its
bed it is covered up and protected So
curely from any obsliclo that may be
floating about. The water which hos
been previously introduced t. Ink it. is
pumped out. Its construction entirely
overcomcs the effect Of expansion ond
contraction when the ends are connect
ed with tho mason work at the various
approaches. Mr. CocbraD's invention
is now undergoing tho test Of expert
mont. He expects to have his tuppel
made aud laid under the bed oftbo Chi
cago river within the next six months.
lie claims that he can cross rivor
with his tunnel in half the time and al
half the expense Of a RAILROAD bridge.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

The Sugar Spectators in CaJa.-.A
late circular from Havana states that
the sugar spectators are united in ono
interest, controlling the crop Of Cuba.
to prevent decline in price, and they
Will regulate their shipments in conform.
n.y. They will, |, is stated, be able to
sustain themselves and their position for
several months probably; they will die
hard, AVID towards the end of The pres.
ent delivery, those in possession OF
wha, may remain will have 10 come down
and that with destructive fall, unless,
prevented by timely prudence,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

At the annual commencement ofJof
ferson Medical College at Philadelphia,
two hundred and twelve gentlemen 70.
coivcd their diplomas as Doctors. One
hundred and eighty. oigbt were gradua.
ted at the Medical schools IN this city,
making four luudrod new Doctors Of
Medicine within a fortnight.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

Em'grant$.f far N1caragaa.--- The New
Orloans Bulletin of the 25th Feb. sayss
We understand that large namber
of omisrants FOR Nicaragua are now 10
he city. ewsiling an opportunity Of EN-.
barking for San Juan. About one hun.
dred end twenty mon arrived hero yess
,erday from Texas, under command of
Major w. G.. Capers.ofthe Nicaragpan
army. As those men will be undor tho
necessity OF remaining in our city until
the 10th Of March NO steamer leaving
for San Juan until that ,imc--their ex-
penso will be very heavy,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

The ST. Paul Times says that ttoa.
ty has just been concluded betwocn tic
Chippewas and SioUx--~,wo Minnesota
tribes that have been Sighting from time
immemorial.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-28

II 10 stated That tho sugar GRIP &c Iii.
IBERIA is houtishing So we'll, tbd . coigo
will soon be sont 80 the tMtrl States,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20
EGBERT HOTEL.
.1IO,sO;eM Stare Office.

II AuL EGpERr JR., e. ATWOOD SAcKRIDER late
of the Union Hotel, have rented this large and
convenient House, and they are now prepared to
wait on the old customers of each member of the
firm. Theirtablc will be supplied with all the com
forts known to the country, and careful attention
to the general wants Of guests, we'll characterize
the employees of the establishment.
A warm and well supplied barn and stable is
conveniently near, and careful hostlers will be
found in attendance. The Stages on the Dubuque
and st. Paul, the M'Gregor and West Union, and
on all other routes East and West, North and
South, change at this House, thus rendering it q
safe temporary home for travellers who may be de
pending upon public conveyances.
Both members of the firm have had several
years. experience in the business of Western Hote
keeping, and if large custom is any test ofmerit
they can safely promise entire satisfaction to oil
who may favor them with a call.
EGBERT g. SACKRIDER.
Jan. l, 1857, nl5tf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20
.Ecsc0ys soMacshS2sg NSaC
IN A " ID w A Es Il.
WILLIAMS g. HARVEY

Would say to the inhabitants of McGregor and
adjoining country that they have opened a
Wholesale and Retail Hardware and stove store
ut McGregor, Iowa. Having purchased our goods
from the manufacturers, we feel confident that we
will make prices to suit customers; those wish
ing to replenish their stock will do well to give us
call. Among our stock may be found the follow
ing.
IRON all sizes, round, square, fat, band, hoop,
scroll, Sheet horse shoe, and the best nail rods.
NAILS, Cut e. Wrot of Superior Quality,
Horse Shoe, Finishing, Brads, Tacks, &c. Car
riage bolts from Is to ~, Steel, Cast Plow &C.
Cutlery, English, American &c. Spoons, Albata
Iron Plated Tea &. Table.
BUILDING HARDWARE
Of every description Glass all Sizes, Carpenters
g. Joiners Tools, Anger Bits & Augers, Cooks
celebrated Patent and others.
BLACKSMITH TOOLS.
Anvils, Vices, Bellows, Sledges, Hammers, &c
Broad, Chopping, & Hand Axes, of the following
celebrated makers, Bloods, Bartons g. Simmons
Shovels, Spades, Scoops &C., Manure, Hay &
Straw Forks. Cistern Pumps s. Pipe.
Stoves, we would say that we cant be
beat on our prices, and the qualities are not sur
passed; among our assortment may be found the
following, the Star of the West. Minion, Centur
ion, Paragon, Wide World and others, we also
have a large assortment of
BOX g. PARLOR STOVES.
Which will be sold at low figure. We are now
receiving a large lot of Sleigh Shoes. Cauldron
Kettles, Wagon Boxes sc.
AS our stock is too numerous to enumerate, we
would say give US call and see for yourselves
We are Agents for Gastons Hay Platform and
Counter scales.
We have added the mandatory of Tinware
Iron &C., to our Business, those wishing to make
purchases of tnware or stove pipe to sell again
will do we'll to examine our prices.
McGregor, Iowa, n2tf
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20

TOOD FRUIT is one Of the Greatest Luxu-
VI ries of the day, and how little attention is
required to raise sufficient quantity of the choic-
est
The transplanting of trees, now, will soon sup
ply us with all that we wish for. Do not delay
Now is the Time
The trees that l offer for sale are grown at
Janesvillc, Rock Co., Wis, and can safely say,
they can't be beat in the West. Trees that are
grown in this western country. are iar better for
transplanting than those grown South or East
We take great pains in selecting healthy stocks,
and work them with the most approved varieties
suitable to the western climate. We would invite
the attention of all who wish to purchase fruit trees
for the coming Spring of 1857. All orders ad.
dressed to w. +. WARD, M'Gregor, Clayton Co.,
Iowa, will be promptly attended to. The follow
ing is list of prices delivered at the above men.
toned place in good order.
Per hundred.
Apple trees 3 years from graft. $4,000
"5 toe" &" 5000
Pears, Dwarfs, 1900
Cherry Trees, is 1900
Grapes, propa.ated. 5000.
Curants and Gooseberrics, of all varieties
Also. all varieties of Ornamental Shrubbcry.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20
The Great Western Remedy

II EVISON'S SALvE FOR THE PREVENTION AND
Cure of Frosted Heels and Chblains.
Those afflicted with this troublesome complaint
can be instantly relieved, by using box of Levi
sons saive.
A perfect cure warranted, or the money refund
ed-being known for the last 40 years as the only
perfect and sure remedy.
Certificates from persons cured with the Salve
can be seen by applying to the Agent
Reader, if you have any relations or friends suf-
fering with frosted feet, procure box. and present
it to them. You will not only be doing them
benefit, but will receive their everlasting graft.
tudc.
Price so cts box, with full directions. For sale
at the Agents Office, 2l2 South Water street,
Chicago, III.
B. J. LEVY, Agent.
Agents wanted to travel throughout the country.
Dealers supplied on liberal terms. Address b..
Levy, P. O., Chicago, III. n]52m
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20
NW III 2H &c.

"TILLIAMS& HARVEY have the largest
w stock OF Hardware above Dubuque. Al
though they have paid enormous Freights, they are
bound to keep the prices of Goods so that their
customers can do better than to go below. Every
one says they sell great deal cheaper than any
store in this section. Of Stoves they have large
stock and at prices that can not fail to suit. Give
them call and support business near home, and
next season you may expect to buy as low as at
Dubuque or elsewhere. They have had expert
ence in the high freight line and they do not mean
to be caught another time, but will store thei,
Goods in season and give their customers the benc
fit of Low Freights.
McGregor, Dec 18th, 1856 NIL IT,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20

The Rock Island Bridge Committee
have reported to the St. Louis Chamber
of Commerce that the Bridge Co., has
not only failed to comply with the terms
of its illinois charter, but have from Iowa
not shadoU of right 'for placing their
piers in the channel, and stretching their
illegal and unjust barrier across the riv,
or"
The iron shipments from Marquette on
Lake Superior for the year past are esti-
mated at goo 900 tons, netting the various
mining companies, 81 100000.
The receipts of goods at New York,
for the spring sales have been light, ow,
ing to the severity of the weather off the
coast, OBTAINING expected ships.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20

The River opened at St. Louis. without
doing damage. Most Of the bridges on
the St. 10. Mich River, have left, for
parts unknown. Aurora ILL., is under wa
ter. A train of cars on the Chicago &
R. Island R. R. was precipita.ed into the
Dupage River near Joliet, the bridge fall
ing as the train came upon it. The loco
motive and seven passenger cars were
dashed with their contents into the cur
rent below. Several lives were lost. The
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis r. R. bridge
across Hickory Greek, two miles from
Joliet, has gone South. The Michigan
Central R. R. bridge at Ypsilanti, across
the Huron River, was swept away on Sat-
urday last. The bridge at N lies has gone.
All the bridges on the Kalamazoo River
have been destroyed by the flood.
The Iowa River has broken up and the
bridge at Iowa City has gone the way Of
Ill bridges. The r. R. bridge across the
Cedar at Moscow has taken its leave also.
We might go on enumerating the "depar-
ture" of bridges, but let it suffice to say,
that the majority of bridges, we hear Of,
have, after the fashion of State Legisla-
lures and other "Hon." bodies, gone off
on a general spree. Whether they vii
follow the example set, and get gloriously
tight we can't say, but at last accounts
they we're decidedly loose.
CoNcREss.-The bill authorizing the
Minnesotians to form I, Constitution pre-
paratory to admission as state, passed the
House by vote of 81 to 75.-Ayes,-
Free States IS, Slave States l2. Nays
Free States 81, Slave States 40.
The Tariff bill is probably no go, this
session Any quantity Of Land Bills are
awaiting the decision Of the congregated
wisdom of the nation. Let them wait
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20
Notice.!

4 LII persons indebted to MS either by note or
IA account are requested to call Immediately
and settle up. and by so doing they will save cost
Owing to the pressure Of the times we shall bo
under the necessity of doing an exclusively Cash
or rcadypay business, on and after the FIRST day OF
Feb. 1857. All kinds ofproducc will be taken on
accounts and in exchange for goods, for which the
highest market price will he paid
We hope all of our friends will read the above
notice and act accordingly.
DEAN, WELLS g. co.
Monona, Jan. IS, 1857. NIL II.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20

A. $. blair, & Brother.
Have valuable lands, improved and I'M
improved, for sale in Clayton, Delaware,
Fayette, Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Win
neshiek and Allamakee Counties. Terms
reasonable. Enquire of
a. S. BLAIR, d BRO.
McGregor, Oct. II, 1856.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-20
Furniture WarcrOOlns I!
AM Ng,rDNnnD Inn

Furniture WarcrOOms
AT M'GREGOR, IOWA,
The Subscriber would inform the public that he
has opened Furniture Warcroom in the New
Frame Building on Main Street, W here he will
keep hand, tor sale at the very lowest prices,
arge stock of
IF % = n / I u re.
Among which may be found Bedsteads, three
feet common, to seven feet octagon. Alse Cane.
Seat and wood bottom Chairs. Also, large as.
sortment Of Wood and Cane-Seat Rockers
B o. r e n % s
of all kinds and prices Stands, Lounges, Settees,
Tables, Mattresses, Baby Wagons, and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
JNO. CHAMBERS.
McGregor, Oct. 10, 1856, milf