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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
MARcY's IDEA OF CLASSICAL ArrA1

MARcY's IDEA OF CLASSICAL ATTAIN
MESrs.--A member of Congress once
made m a request to Secretary Marcy for
the appointment of a certain learned gen
tleman to post in some home or for
eign Office. One after another of the
gentleman's credentials were opened
One setting forth his knowledge of
Hebrew, another Greek, a third of Latin,
and so on, as letter after letter were ex.
amined, down to perfect knowledge Of
all of the modern languages. "A most
extraordinary man !" said the Secretary,
looking from under his great, shaggy,
beetling eyebrows, and showing up his
spectacles upon his high, broad FORE
head: Why, Sir. that man must have
graduated at the Tower of Babeln'
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
Nobody DIT whisky to blame !

NThe DEBORAH Republican comes
to us this week enlarged to seven CO.
lumn paper bearing other evidences oil
improvement. But one six column pa
per man remains throughout the north.
ern tier Of Iowa Counties, and we are
advis ed that it will not be long before
that one will add a column to it's form.
Success to all our contemporaries, and
particularly to those who can fight a
principle without blackguading its hol-
der .,.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SrAR.-We have re.
ceived No. of this new PAPER. Its publish,
ed at Albert Lea, Freedom County, Min ly
ALI p. swineford and N. 7. Gray, the frmer
of whom is Editor. The Star has teen a long
time getting cut, but the delay is expla' ned in
its columns and those who were particularly
interested in its issue, viii doubtless 60 to work
with will" and get it a circulation. Every
man Who now takes it can get two others to
subscribe if he willtry. The Star is we'll rrint
ed. edited with spirit and ability and merits the
cash support Of every man who owns roT erty
in Freedom County. .a
The Star is con our books" of corrce
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
~The milwaukee Sentinel in fe

~The milwaukee Sentinel in few
words gives the substance OF our late
R. Road proceedings and SPEAKS COM
mendably of the enterprise.
The Dubuque Express 4 Herald uses
as many words as the Sentinel, but its
clippings have been so careful and it's
comments so careless, that the proceed
ings as reported in late No. of the
Times are made nonsense of! Dubu-
que should not be jealous Of our "littlc
town" and it's Rail Road projects.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
LATEST NEwS!-N1ixed.

st. Paul and not st. Peter is decided to be
the legal Capital of Minnesota.
Gov. Mcdary his ordered the st. Paul cavalry
10 the frontier. The Indians are exasperated
because Cullen the Indian Superintendent will
not pay them until some of their numbering
scoundrels arc delivered up. 1t is said there are
10000 warriors preparing for battle! An ex-
agyeration no doubt.
Lansing is to be incorporated.
st. Charles subscribes $3.50 TO the Me-
Gregor r. n. Deacon Clinton is we'll pleased
with the feelings aud conduct of the Western
counties.
Judge Wilson in a letter to the Exp. e. Her.
aid of Dubuque, says every thing that talks can
testify In our courts by the New Constitution.
No matter how dep.aved the witness may be |
A pretty Constitution!
Hastings has recently suffered f.om terrible
fire.
The Chicago Times has an awful account of
the late stabbing affair at Nc Grcgor. The state
ment is grossly exaggerated by the Times in
formant, and is worthy of no crcdence what
ever EXCEPT as to the responsibility Of the
parties.
Chicago papers report the money market
easier, with a prospect of recovering healthy
tone. The produce market is rather firm.
Wheat sells at $l,2O
Corn, 10
Cats, GU
Pork, $500
White Fish, 6,.5
Coffee active and Sugar dull.
Hides have advanced.
Wool from IS TO AZ.
The Yellow Fever is at BROOKLYN.
Beef Slough has ollly 81 feet water and the
river is falling.
The wheat harvest in North Iowa is
just commencing. The rain for few
days past has beat it down, but the yield
will be great unless bad weather sets in.
The new Constitution it is said will
hurry up settlements with all who have
borrowed money of the school Fund.
Make note of it, borrowers
The latest arrival from Europe brings
no news of importance. The weather
for, grain has been good, and Breadstuffs
have declined. Italy and Spain are
quiet. The British we're pushing the
war in India, vigorously.
BASKs.--At Gin. o. on Tuesday last
the City Bank of Gin. was Is per Ct
discount,-Union B. of Sandusky lC
discount. A dispatch from N. Y. says
the Merchants Elk. B. at Bridgeport Ct
is "no sale" in Wall street. Stock Sc.
curity Bank Ills. is worth SO cts.
! KASsAs.-All quiet at latest oates
Gov" Robinson had made speech
justifying the Lawrence people. Ill
advises them not to vote 10 October OF
the question Of adopting or rejecting tn.
Constitution, but to wait until Congress.
grants them right to vote Mr.. Rob
inson is hard to please
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

ERemember to give your COWS a
little of Wells German Condition Pow
der, at least once week. 1t will pay
better than any investment you can
make. 1t is said TO increase the guam
tity and make better quality of milk.
Working oxen or horses will do more
work and stand the heat better, by using
the Powder. They also remain healthy
and active, and the hair will be smooth
and soft. Prepared by E. NJ. Wells,
Chicago.
Sold in McGregor, by MERRILL &
BARRON, and by one or more dealers in
every city and town in the west.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

GUTTENBERG.-A certain German,
Editor of the Milwaukee Atlas lately
so-journed at Gutenberg. In writing
to his paper he slandered the town viii
lanously and to give point to his remarks
he ridiculed the personal habits of his
own race-the Germans
Andy Drips of the Herald whites
a stick to a sharp point and starts after
him in style calculated to give the
alias man very uncomfortable "pheel-
INK! Such fool is not worth punch
ing, Andy!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

~Seneca L. Upper is the Dem.
Candidate for Judge in Winneshiek.-
He is highly spoken of by the DEBORAH
and Frankville people.
In Faye County VIM. Nc lintoch
is the Dem. Candidate for Judge, J. w.
Rogers the Republican, and Leroy Tenn
pleton the Independent"
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

The BANJo.-By our Advertising columns it
will be seen that Spalding and Rogers Floating
Museum of Negro comicalities will be at our
wharf on Thursday, Aug. 6th This company
has made very successful trip up the Missis-
sirpi, and their efforts to please have been uni
forlnly commended by the Press. Ashley were
with us last year. they need no introduction to
our readers and we hope to see them stimulated
to the highest exerton Of skill by the presence
of large audience ...
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
nE The Cedar Valley News ;s

re- The Cedar Valley News is one
of our favorite exchanges. It's non
arrival would be fell more than that Of
any western paper. We regret to sec
by the last number that its accomplished
Young. Editor is in bad health. Do
take care of yourself Andy-you should
not be SO ungenerons as to aim at throw
ing all your contemporaries in the shade
by the display Of industry in your Sc
lections. or brilliancy in editorials. We
are getting envious of your reputation
at McGregOr
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
Paint Creek r. Road.

rant NIeek n. kOd0.
We publish call this week, for a Mass
Meeting at Watervillc, Alamakec Comfy, Of
the friends Of new r. r. route via Paint Creek
to Minnesota. A correspondent of the Mil.
waukee Sentinel, writing from Mankato. pro-
poses such route. Geo. E. Woodward ESQ.,,
late Engineer of the Milwaukee Road publishes
in the Courier and Leader Report of Recon-
noisance of the proposed line. and heartily in
dorses its practicability. A correspondent of
the Prairie Courier signing himself "M.' inlul.
ges in some denunciation of the MeGregor
Road and argues the improbablity of the con.
struction Of the North Western R. Road from
near Postville On the line of the MEG. g. Mo
R. Road to st. Peters. The Waukon journal
comes to us clated with joy at the PROJECT of a
Road from Prairie du Chen to Minnesota via
WAwKoN!
We are too good a friend to the interest of
Northern Iowa to feel any jealousy towards the
different sections Of it aspiring to Rail Road
distinction. We horc all the towns may get
Rail Roads and from present appearances most
of them arc fattcring themselves with the idea
of Depot. But is it at all probable that iron
tracks will be laid down as numerously as they
are now being rejected A Road from Ian.
sing is contemplated. The Nor.h Western
Road already has permanent organization and
large subscription Of stock. A Prairie du
Chen interest has endcavorcd to get Up a feel
ing in favor of the Yellow River Valley; and
now we have new candidate for public favor
uia Paint Creek! is it advisable to project 70
many lines when the difficulties attending the
construction Of one will be as Great as the
country can overcome Would it not be better
to take hold of that line that presents the fairest
prospects of success and push it forward with
united energy I This would seem to be prefer.
able to the course now being pursued.
Prairie du Chen can have connection with
the west by the MEG. & Mo. R. Road and with
Minnesota by the North Western Branch of the
latter. Why will this not suit her is it zeal.
ousy Of McGregor that is disturbing her peace I
This ought not to be. Poth places must ineyi.
tably become good points for trade, and ulti-
mately large cities. We have no fears for our
side OF the civer and it does Pr. du Chen nc
good abroad or at home to exhibit such spasms
whenever McGregor as R. Road terminus, il
spoken Of You can not build an Iowa towr
on the east bank Of the Mississippi, and you,
true interest is to conciliate the controlling R
Road influence that is about to inuagurate q
line from this point that will soon command an
importance in public estimation which neithe,
newspaper correspondents nor Elk Engineers o.
the Milwaukee e. Mississippi Road can des
troy.
The west and Northwest lines of Road from
McGregor are fixed facts, and it only exhibit;
folly "to kick against the pricks ~
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

HProf. Woods Hair Restorative is
said to be the only sure and permanent
cure, for badness and gray hair. Itr
moves all scurf, dandruff, and scrofu.
lous eruptions from the scalp, and i'm a
few days restores gray hair to its origi.
nal color and beauty. This preparation
contains no coloring matter, but resu-
scitates the hair by invigoratingi and
restoring perfect health to the scalp,
thus imparting new life and vigor to the
roots, and by them causing healthy flu d
to flow into each separate hair Louis
vile Tim es.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

CARPENTER of the Madison Patriot
advertises for Partner in the Printing
Business. The Patriot Office is one of
the most valuable in Wisconsin, and we
think Pump" will have no difficulty in
marrying to suit him.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

H"I like YOU" said girl to her
sutton "but l cannot leave home; am a
widows only darling; no husband can
equal my parent in kindness" "She is
kind" replied the wooer, 'but be my
wife, we will all live together, and see if
l don't beat your mother"
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
Insurance.

Insurance.
No man who has property that Fire
can destroy should lose moment in
rejecting upon the propriety of insur.
ing it. A few dollars invested in sound
institution will enable you to sleep in
entire security, and "the ominous alarm
bell on the midnight air" will scarcely
awake you from the soundness of you,
slumber. The bogus companies that
infested the country few years since
have all gone up and those now remain.
ing may quite generally be regarded as
sound.
G. F. Remick Esq. of McGregor. is
Agent for several strong and honorable
companies, and we presume he can ex-
hibit no better testimonial in favor oil
any for which he acts, than the one men,
toned in the following card which we
clip from the Chicago Tribune:
CHICAGO, July Sd, 1857.
WIN. D. SMITH, ESQ.,, Agent of Far
mers' Union Insurance Co., of Athens,
Bradford Co., Pa:
S1R-Allow us to acknowledge pub
licly the receipt of FIVE thousand dollars
the amount of our policies in your
company-paid by you to us, as insur-
ance on our stock lately consumed OH
South water street in this city, while
several of our heretofore thought to b.
prompt city companies stand upon a
trifling technicality and refused to pay
us our insurance with them. Your COM
pany has come forward with common
dable promptitude. and paid every dol
lar, although it had the chance to use
the pretended bubble. and, we might
state, were invited to use it, by the we'll
known companies who refuse topay.
Our friends who are in want Of insur-
ance, will not hesitate where to 20 for
policies.
Thanking you and your company. for
promptness in the matter, We remain
your obedient servant,
Dix, SISeLAls & HARRIS.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

On DEAR The Gov. of Wisconsin
appointed w. H. holland mulatto barber
of Madison, NOTARY PUBLIC. JONES
the Democratic Sec'y. of State refused
to qualify him on the ground that No
land was not qualified elector,' and
therefore was not eligible to Office un-
der the laws of Wisconsin
How long is it since public sentiment
in the U. States would permit the whites
to be differed BY a negro?
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

M1NNEsorA.-The clerk of the North
ern Belle has favored us with st. Paul
papers of the 28th, but there is nothing
new in them of political character
The two conventions are busily engag-
ed in getting up a Constitution each. and
making speeches for "Bunkum."
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

CH,NcE.-Our advertising columns show a
change in the Brick store recently occupied by
Allen e. Wilkerson. D. Baugh Esq. SCI nile
man from Southern Illinois, has purchased their
entire stock, and he is anxious to retain the
large trade the old firm was favored with.
When you come to town, call on Mr.. Baugh
you will find him no less agreeable to deal
with than their former rroprietors.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

ScHooL.-Our esteemed friend D. d. FaAsER
will begin on Monday next ito teach the young
idea" in the new and well finished two-stoly
scbool room, the Iride Of McGregor. Parents
who want to place their children in well-quali.
fed hands will see Mr.. Fraser withoat delay
Those who desire to raise candidates for our
Irisors will have the minds of their 'lit.le
oncs' ltvatod in tie streets.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

AaENcY.-We have reed. circular
from Thomas S. Skinner & Co. announc.
ing their establishment of a General
Agency and Collecting business at Du,
buque."
We have no doubt such an arrange.
ment will be advantageous to the mer'
chants of Dubuque and to the Press o.
the north west.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

Qua TWO LARGEST CIrIEs.-In 1850,
the population of New York city was
SIS, 1862; in 1857, it numbered 67O, 900.
In 1855, Philadelphia numbered $685.
752; in 1857, it's population was 572,-
266. The difference between the two
cities in 1850 was LOG, 1856; in 1857, the
difference was SO, 1874.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31


We have nothing new this week
Deacon Clinton and DR.. Peck are on the
Cedar convincing crowded audiences Of
the importance Of putting this projected
thorough-fare into immediate motion.
A. writer in the last No. of the St. Char
lss Republican presentssthe subject Of
aiding the work by pnanimous pull,
il Livery strong light. We may find
space for it in the next No. of the Times.
We are assured that contracts for a
portion Of the grading will be letearly
in the ensuing month, and We expect to
chronicle the breaking Of ground for
che AcGregor Road within 90 days
Eon-ths date oflhispaper! Keepcool.
fellow-eitizens, the weather is danger
Gus now for excited people!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

~A smart chap once borrowed a
Dictionary, and on being asked how he
liked it, replied; "Oh, very well. All
the objection l have to it is, it doesn' t
dwell long enough on one subject"
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

~A Convention of the Free Ne
groes of the West is called at Chicago
August LIST. Their object is to devise
some remedy for the political disabili-
ties they now labor under.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
Town Lots.
WEST M'GREGOR PROPERTY
GOOD TITLES. .

N|E now offer for sale, on the most rea-.
w sonable. and to persons who wish to,
improve. the most accommodatin. terms ann.
lots in the West McGregor Addition Thss
addition, for plcasantncss Of location and corr.
venience cannot be surpassed, having an abun-
dance of fine water, and being situated on the
main thorouchfare leading to tie country
Several line improvements Have alrcady been.
commenced, and are fast app oacling co,npas-
tion one OF which will he tho finest hotel build
ing in MGregor; b. be flushed in good s.sle,
and well kept. Call soon, as lots arc goiny fsst.
June Is. III. Ii s. GRANGER 4 Co,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
~ Election next Monday, Aug. Sd.

VI EICCIOH H"NC l0UIIUdyj mug OO'
a. When you look at that line on your
ticket Which reads "Ncw Constitution'-be
ture you write NO .ternenst it. ..
- When you arc asked ifihe word "White''
shall be struck out Of the instrument, just i'm
sgine Eow pretty it will look one year hence to
rec 30 TO so Negroes handing in their ballots at
the polls where you are now voting, and--ii
You like that picture Of b'other'y 'oue, vote Yea
and ths political fusion of the races is complete
If you don't want to be elbowed fiom the polls
by colored emigrants shipped here at the expense
at the Canadian government, vote NO!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
REFERENCES
SHADES SALOON.

TNHE undersigned would inform the public
i that he has taken The b, ilding recently
occupied by Akin & Co., as Drug store, and
arranged it in a convenient manner to accom-
modate those who may desire a meal at any
hour of the day. He has employed an excel.
lent cook and every exertion win be made TO
supply his table with the very best the market
affords. His Bar is supplied with fine Imported
Liquors, Choice Wines ami the best brands OF
Cigars.
Pit'sburg Ale and other light beverages can
always be obtained at the SHADE.
Gentlemen will please call and make the &C.
quaintancc Of tho new institution
JAMES ORR.
McGregor, July 81, 81. ma 3m.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

10 The Regulators of the Iowa mob-in-
tested districts number 20GO men. They have
already hung 8 persons and over 100 are sup
posed TO have left the state "for good :"
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31
~-A rat Killer in Gin n trof dr,,

~-A rat Killer in Gin. O. got drunk
his pocket containe;1. small cakes of
sugar mixed with arsenic, in staggering
along the street, he dropped his medi-
cine-some children, supposing the poi
son-cakes were lozenges, picked them
up ate them and, several have since
died
Nobody DIT whisky to blame
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~ The Winona Republican Adyocat

tT The Winona Republican Advocates
Negro Suffrage" as principle of the New
Constitution The Oronoco Courier, an able
Republican paper is opposed to all such colored
innovations. Most Of the Republican papers Of
Minnesota and Iowa are in favor of practical
negro political equality. We regret this. be-
cause with few exceptions. negroes are not
valuable as residents of free territory, and il is
not sensible to stimulate their colonization
among us.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

- ~ ~ ~ Es
will sell to the highest bidder, on Saturday,
j Aug 29th. at my residence miles from
McGregor. on the Garnavillo road. the follow
ing property:
Forty .AcTes or Land
with the croTs There is a good log house on
the remises, Is acres are Il need and mostly
improved.
Also. Horses, Cows, Hogs Wagons, Sleds
and other fai ming utensils, and Household and
kitchen Furniture. .-.-
TERMS On the land, half will be required
in cash; for the Personal property, sums less
than p, will be Paid in hand; all sums of S..
and over. notes due in six months, at 10 rcr.
cent interest will be required, said notes must
be secured.
JEPTHA DULING.
McGregor, Iowa, July 24th, 81. ~ out!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

Gro. l.. Bass requests US to announce that the
Stockholders in the High School Association
will meet on Friday (.his day. at o'clock at
the School rooms to examine the building and
transact other very important business.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

EE The New Hall House at Milwau-
kee will be opened for business in We
ry few days. 1t is splendid struc-
ture.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-07-31

TNHIS Institution Under the direction Of the
High School Association is completed
The Building is entirely new, centrally and
pleasantly located in the City of McGregor,
Iowa. Every effort has been made by those
engaged in its construction. to make it in all
resi- ects suitable for school purposes.
The undersigned takes great pleasure in an.
nouncing to those DESTROYS of obtaining sub
sautial and useful education that the ii st tc: m
will commence on Monday the 3rd day of
Aug, 1857. at the following rates of Tuition
per term of eleven weeks, payable in advance !:
Juvenile Department, $50
Common English Branches, $50
Higher :. I" 500
Particular attention raid to instructions in
Eook Keeping. Penmanship. DC.
No effo!t will be spared by those engaged in
the capacity of Teachers to make this Institu.
ton worthy the patronage of those wishing
thorough education. ..r...a
... D. D. FRASER, Principal.
REFERENCES:
Hon. j. Grown. Hon. A. T. Jones, Col. A. P.
Richardson. Dr. w. A. P. Harding and Geo. l..
Bass Esq. McGregor. Iowa.
P. S.-Thc series of Books adopted for use
can be found at the New Book Store of H.
Newell Esq, Main Street.
McGregor, July 81, '57. nf2tf.
Bradford News COW.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Port monaie fonnd--Oxen lost
Vendac-S 10, 900 to lend-Mc Gregor
Observation-Disclosures
Negro show--Circus--C. F. Learned
Atty. at Law--Dr. Corfe--Land War
rant found-Steam Saw Mill--Shades
saloon.