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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09
Correspondence.
Fillmore Co, Min.

An allusion few weeks since to the
fourishing County whose name heads this
article, has stirred up the recollection Of
friend up there and he comes back at us
with the following brief account Of the
town of Preston.
After giving an account Of the activity
Of trade and the general satisfaction Bu-
chanan's election has given, he tells us
''The town of Preston is situated on the
South Branch of Root River nearly in the
Geographical centre Of Fillmore County.
Its location is in Section Six Town 1O2
Range 10. 1t is not the largest town in
the County, but it is the County Seat, and
with its geographical and other natural
advantages, to back rapid and substan-
tial growth, it will scarcely find rival
sufficiently strong to move the public bus
mess away from it. The idea Of it's per-
manent location a the legal centre Of 50
large and valuable body Of country as
is embraced in tho boundaries of Fillmore
County, gives it an importance Of which
all acquainted with it are already con-
vinced.
The Water Power at Preston is less ex-
pensive in its application to machinery,
than can be obtained at any other point
on the River, and there is an abundance
of it. Kaercher's Mill has been in ope-
ration but short time, and its business
already exceeds all anticipation. 1t is
said to be the best mill in the Territory.
Flour sells at 80, GO per sack and the bust
ness of this mill is an average of over
Five Thousand Dollars per week What
do you think of that for country from
which the footsteps of the Indian are
scarcely obliterated.
Notwithstanding this amount of bust
ness in the FIGURING line, the present ia
cilities are insufficient to supply the de.
mand. Mr.. Kaercher is preparing to
build another Mill in the Spring. The
latter is to be used exclusively for Gus.
tom Work. 1t will be three stories high
and the intention is to run three or foul
pairs of Burrs.
A gentleman from Elkhart near our old
home in Indiana, has let the contract fol
laying the foundation Of q Woollen Fac.
tory. 1t will go up during the next sea
son. Mr.. Preston assures me that a very
large number of buildings will be erected
next summer. Lumber is high here
owing to the immense demand forit. The
country is filing with settlers from al
parts of the world almost, and this eli
mate will not admit of living in half fin
ished houses, hence building materials
always command ready market
Among all the beautiful and advanta
geous locations of this unrivalled Mort
Western country, know of none which
promises a more profitable investment t.
the Trader the Mechanic or the Specula
tor than Preston.
Yours Truly,
J. HARVEY EGBERT.
| December is. 1856. ,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09
DAclurah-

OOG0600S et
In late No. of the Republican We find
q very flattering general description of
this growing village We expect to give
it's substance to our readers in future,
number. Two years ago it is said there
were scarcely 200 inhabitants at Decorah
it now numbers 1900!
The North Western Raj Road Is bea-
ted through it and the work is expected.
to commence in the Spring.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09
December is, 1856.

MAN LOST. 7a
We cheerfully publish the following let
ter and trust that our Exchanges may find
it convenient to copy.
CAsTAL1A P. o. WIN. Co. Iowa.
Dec. 20, 1857.
Ed. NORTH Iowa TINES
Dear Sir Please to publish in your
paper for the favor Of friends the appa-
rent loss Of young man, and ask notice
of it in your Exchanges.
About the e5th Oct. last young man
left in my care, Bay Horse, with white
face and glass eyes, one small wagon, one
wooden trunk or box, some clothing,
some bedding and few other articles
He was going to M'Gregor after brother
to render him some assistance. Since
then, he has not been heard of. En-
craven on the inside Of the Trunk lid,
and on q letter envelope found in the
trunk is the name of CHARLES H1LL.-
All his equipage denotes that he has been
out west and had been living a campers
life.
w. w. RICHARDSON
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

0 The Weather last Saturday was a
singer, Sunday not much better, Monday
quite decent, Tuesday decidedly nice.
Wednesday morning l6 degrees below
zero, Thursday morning ditto. 1t will
not hold this way long-we hope.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09
w. W. RICHARDSON.

~ Rev. NJ. NJ. Wakeman, of the Con-
gregational Church, at Farmersburg. will
preach 1t American Hall, on Sunday the
18th inst, ct LOT o'clock A. NJ, and at
64P. NJ.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

Robert Carly presents the Eagle Sa'
loon" to the consideration of our Aoso.
MA readers, and the public generally
Carly has nice place, conveniently loca
ted near two of the hotels and from thu
observation we took we concluded he wa
doing FIRST rate business. If you want ,
cigar dish ofoysters, a glass of Bour
bon or any other luxury, just drop in al
Bob's Corner. He is very attentive and
his charges are reasonable. r,r. Ia
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

II Baker, Of Poole murder notoriety,
accidentally Gu. his hand or Saturday
last, scvsring an artery. So that he was with
difficulty saved from bleeding to death
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

r. 1t is said, that Hon. Sam uel Craw-
ford, of Mineral Point, will be candidate
for the appointment of Governor of Min
nesota, under Mr.. Buchanan.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

Mr.. Gray, ship builder at Milan. Ohio,
has procured the contract for building the
six revenue cutters which government is
about to place on The lakes.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

SERIOUS AonDENr--On Friday Jan. 81, the
roof Of EgbertS Steam Saw Mill at Monona fell
in while the workmen were saving lumber. Mr..
Slitor and his son were badly hurt the latter dan
gcronsly, though it is hoped he will soon recover
We sincerely sympathize with our friend Slitor in
this affection. ata
Itwould be we'll for all persons to notice their
roofs just now. The rain which fell few days
since all lodged in the snow and materially added
to weight. We are almost daily receiving more,
and sound as you may conceive your roofs to be,
they can not stand every thing
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

SPRrSG.-The departure Of Winter will
be the signal for a universal stampede
from the East to the West. At Sioux
City. Usage, Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs,
Kansas and throughout the entire West
Mississippi country, large amounts Of
valuable Lands will be offered for Sale
Tho Fortunes made by persons already in
the Land trade will stimulate thousands to
invest. Pepare for crowd, s'2@ts
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

EI Illinois is now the 4th and Indiana
the 9Th in the Union. Paririe will 80 a.
head Of Timber; make way for Iowa :!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

A l2t pound pickerel has been caught
at the mouth of the Agawam river at
Springfield.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

were scarcely 200 inhabitants at Decorah'
it now numbers 1900! -
The North Western Raj Road is Jeea--
ted through it and the work is expected.
to commence in the Spring.
-~O~
SPRrsG.-The departure Of Winter will
be the signal for universal stampede
from the East to the West. At Sioux;
City. Usage, Fort Dodge, Council Bluffs,
Kansas and throughout the entire West
Mississippi country, large amounts Of
valuable Lands will be offered for Sale
Tho Fortunes made by persons already in
the Land trade will stimulate thousands to
invest. Pepare for a crowd, s's@F.
~ Our friend H. G. Hayt. it will be
seen, has associated with him in the Lum.
Der business, partner in the person Of
o. Burdick. Their Office is nearly oppo-
site the p. O. e. rssrts'9iE
| LARGE LAND SALEs.-BartIe, White IL
Henshaw, Land Brokers, report their
business for the year a, S24,o75. That
is, they have sold lands and Town Lotsso
that amount. This firm has two business
houses. one at Independence and one at
Sioux City. This report is going the
rounds Of the Press as something remar-
kablc. a .rN a...s 1,5. ~ ai",,W
Orlando McCraney Esq, citizen of
Clayton Co. and An advertising patron of
the Times has sold during the year TWIN.
rY THOUSAND DOLLARS worth. witbou.
having Banking or Brokerage Office al
all ..,.4. 49,. 49,. .s....r.,..,..,..
& NORTH WESTERN FARMER.
have received two numbers Of this excel
lent Agricultural paper. We will notice
it particularly hereafter.
| ~ CHANGE. Egbert Hotel at
Monona has been rented by its propris-
tor Paul Egbert Esq to Mr.. Atwood Sack
rider of The Union Hotel. and Paul Eg-
bert jr. now OF the Egbert House. The
Advertisement of the New Firm win ap-
pear next week. a
&wHuntington, the Forger has been
sentenced to Five years imprisonment.
~ Baker 10 not yet coDvictsd--shs
Jury have again failed to agree. He is
out on bail. @a.r 7aa a4 81
r. Graham OF The Peru Ind Ssn,i-
mel sends us his admirable ppaer. We
are greatly obliged. and may St. Patrick
forget US when we cease to exchange with
him. Graham says, 1.-The mercury has
been very low, but it is now better"
| ~There are Twenty Indian Treaties
before the Senate. Amount of Land to.
be coded 122, 600. 600. acres,-C onsid--
Grafton Gil, 600, 900. The tribes with
in onr limits have a population of 800, 900.
/ 49, 80 58@g "a
@The Madison Patriot claims four
Central Cities for Wisconsin. Milwau-
kee is the Commercial Warehouse, Wa
tertown the centre of an unri~alled grain
region. Madison, the Legislative and Pc.
litical Metropolis and paririe du Chen
'ne western 1ranary. = aaG 7.e.e.#aW
| kEMr. Buchanan's election has pro-
duced great sensation at Madrid the Can.
i ital Of Spaiu, The Hidalpo's affect To fea,
that Cuba is lost to the Spanish Crown
What pity it will be if the European
Governments nn protest TO Bucks taking
h's seA'' II asa rw
IEThe Clermont (o) Sun stated that
la Mr. Isaac Kelso ran of with another
! mans wife. The Cincinnati; !, E,an;r..r
copied the statement from the Sun, and
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

~ Our friend H. G. Hayt. it will DO
seen, has associated with him in the Lum-
Der business, partner in the person Of
o. Burdick. Their Office is nearly oppo
site the =. O. e "gs ttsl9E
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-01-09

n. B. That "Bear" was tame one !
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
Not with the roll of the stirring drums,
And the trumpet that sings of fame

Not with the roll of the stirring drums,
And the trumpet that sings of fame.
Not as the flying come
In silence and in fear,
They shook the depths of the deserts gloom
With their hymns of lofty cheer.
Amid the storm they saI.,
J And the stars heard, and the sea,
And the sounding aisles Of the dim wood rang
To the anthem of the free
Forth they came to that long, fierce
conflict with the clements-with the
"savagc beasts Of the forest, and the
more savage men with gaunt anc
CHASTITY famine, and wan-checkec
pestilence. Ere the spring opened
above onc-half their number slept be
meath the frozen turf Of their inhospi
table home.
1t was a sublime faith which ncrvec
the Patriarch, on Moriah's Mount
whom in obedience to divine command
he raised his arm, knife in hand, tC
pierce his son. Akin to this, was the
faith Of our Sircs, which could survive
their misfOrtuncs, unnervcd and I'M
staggered.
1t is related, there was once fabu-
lous bird, which had the power when
she felt old ace creeping on, to destroy
herself and rise from her ashes fresh
and young. Fitting was it for the
Goddess OF Liberty, to be born near
the gr0res of our + lrrim Sircs, that
she might gather strength from their
os1es, and christcn thcir sons her High
Priests. Scotland has her Bannock,
burn-Francc, her Joan Of Arc and
Orleans-AuStria, her Plains Of Vi.
emma, where Mohammelan invasion
was rolled back-Athcns, her Mara
thon, and Greece, her Thermopyl9 ;
but we have our Plymouth Rock, and
they all cannot purchase it. Let us
and our descendants pcrpetuatc the re-
mcmbrance Of it and its associations,
forever.
Dir. Staples remarked that he had
just learned that the lady Of our guest,
His Honor the Mayor, was Il daughter
Of New England, and he would pro-
pose this sentiment
The Mayor iss,lv-nay the sanctihel wife
save the unSane:i6@el husband.
1t is we'll worthy Of remark, that
during the dinner no wine or spiritu-
Gus liquor WAS uscl-nor was the ab-
samoa of i narcnntih1a in any lack Of
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
CHAPTER ".

CHAPTER ".
As Mr.. Markland left the house he
had entered SO abruptly, young wo-
man stood at the window of a humble
tenement opposite. His eye did not
fall upon her, but she started back as
he stepped forth upon the pavement,
saying, as she did SO, to an elderly
woman, who sat near
"There that is the very man OF
whom told you. Driven with angry
words from the presence OF my aunt,
as an impostor, l stood weeping on the
pavement, when he passed me. Some
thing in my appearance attracted his
attention for he paused, looked at me
for a moment, and then was approach
ing, when, frightened at the thought
of being addressed by a man and a
stranger in the street, ran away as
swiftly as my feet would carry me-"
The individual addressed by the
young girl arose and stepped to the
window.
"Where is he ~ she asked.
That is the old man, across the
street. He seems to be looking for
some one he came out of the house
opposite"
"Ah who can he be? There, he
has stopped, and is looking all around
him and up at the different windows.
AS this was said, the younger of the
two stepped back instinctively. s..#
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
Business 1irettoru.

Business Cards OF five lines or less will be inserted in
this column for $500 per AMMAN. For each additional
line, over five, dollar will be charged.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
st. Charles, Iowa, Feb. 10, 1857.
Particular Notice

All mail matter, intended for this office, should be d
rected to FREEMAN PosToFF1CE FLOYD COUNTY, Iowa
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
f)ottrpll,
For the st. Char,o; Z R7nblican lntc'ltgcaccr.
"Let Ne Co.


Let me go let me 20, to the deep forest shade,
Where a shelter OF logs for my home may be made,
Where free from oppression from turmoil and strltc
may earn my own bread the remainder Of lille.
Let me go let me g" where the slanderer's brc ath
May no more lafusc its foul venom an death,
Where 10 trcacharous friend or vile enemy fierce
With his poisonous saugs my sad bosom may pierce.
Let me go. let me go, from the hands that unite
And pro(l.r me friends hip, yet secretly smIte
With an aim far more deadly, more fatal, than those
Who stalk forth MONDAY and are knowa mere foes
Let me CO. let me so, for the strangers mute gaze
|, less cold and rcpCvc than detactors oft raise paiH
Though Eve known toll and hardship much sorrow an
All is nothing compared with false deialn'd name
Let me ~, let me GO 10 some sweet cosy nook
In the shade Of some tree by the side of brook.
And tho no loved churchbe should wake to prayer,
Yet Ca wo@ld hope 10 remember Col there.
Have nothing to leavc?-oo> at these little graves
Ny Henry an! Emma-wlere the wild willow waves
But sweet are their misunderstanding sorrow
Ny graves in the foreSt-oh there let me so
Roth RUSl1C
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
popular 3mants.
II Ell r E s S.:
BY 7. s. ARTHUR.

-.. OR,
Honesty the best Policy
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
CHAPTER V.

About one year previous to the open
ing of our story, on stormy night in
November, Doctor Minor, a physician
of some eminence, residing in Nash
vile, Tennessee, who had drawn up
before comfortable fire, in the midst
Of his family, was told that young
girl wanted to see him in his office
"Oh, l hope you won't have to go
out, father" said bright-eyed little
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-02-19
JOHN FERGUSON & CO.,

Dealers in
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Groceries, Hardware, Stoves, Iron, Nails,
Glass and Queensware.
And Manufacturers of all kinds of Tin, Copper
and Sheet Iron Ware,
ST. CHARLES, FLOYD CO., ,.... IOWA. III
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-01-07

/ f,
Annual Election.---'The stock holders
Of the Steubenyile 4 Indiana Railroad.
held their regular meeting, on Monday
the 9Th inst. in this city. The former
board Of Directors were reelected, with
the exception Of Mr.. Turnbull, who most
positively declined being a candidate.
Great anxiety was expressed both by the
other members Of the board, and by the
stock holders that Mr.. T.. should remain
in the board Of directory. butlfor reasons
to himself satisfactory, he could not be
premiledupon so 10 do. He has been
a fas, friend Of the road and q most faith
fullaborer for its prosperity, from the
commencement Of the enterprise.
Joseph Means Esq, washy unanimous
vote elected in his place. Having. some
knoWlcdge Of the business qualifications
and prObaty Of Mr.. Means, we speak al,
visedly when we say. That better selec-
lion could not have been made. The
road is reported 10 be ina healthy condi.
tion, and prospects are fair for 4 bright
future. We hope that great prosperity
may crown The labors of the Compauyxa
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-01-07

Lecture in tie NJ. p. Church.-On
las. Monday night, Bishop Simpson pro-
nonnced-in the 5IlI street M. p. Church
--0ne Of the most learned and interest
ing lectures, ever delivered in this city.
The suhject--the Preternatural--was
somewhat novel 10 many minds, and the
manner in which it was treated, was
highly instructive 10 all. r
The main point to which the argu-
ment of the speaker tended, was to tie
establishment of the proposition. that,
The Book of Gods communication to
man, contained all the information neces.
sary to the safety and happiness Of our
race, in The present life, and In the life
to come, and that any imaginary reve
ation beyond that contained in the re.
cord, was not n safe guide for moral ac-
ton. Some two hours, the Bishop was
listened to, with marked attention, by ;
large and intelligent audience. How
much more crediiable and profitable, Ia
spend an evening in listening to such lee.
lures as have been delivered by DR..
Goodman. and Bishop Simpson, than tc
patronizo such useless and dcmoralizing
performers as are attempted to. be intro.
duced, by one Hanchett, from Wheel.
ing, by the advertisement we notice in
some of our papers. -r.1I aa,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-01-07
sHERIFF's SALE.
Henry Jackman D


Alpha Morse ct al. 81 Fae
RY VIRTUE Of an order of sale. In this
- cause issued out of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, in and for the county Of 5effer-
son and State of Ohio, bearing date De-
cember 22d. 1856, and to me directed, !
will expose to sale by public vendue and
outcry, at the front door of the Court House,
in the town Of Steubenville, on Il
TUESDAY. THE 10th DAY OF FEB.
aaaa RUARY, A. d. 1851, ,pn,a.ss
between the hours of 10 o'clock A. M. and
4 o'clock F.. NJ. of said day, the following
real estate, to wit: Section numbered twen-
ty-six, (26) Range two, ~ in Saline Town.
ship, in Jefferson county, Ohio, being
Township number nine 10y of the seven
Range of Township. Also, the north half
of the north west quarter Of Section num-
bered twenty. five (25)tin the same Range
and Township, the ground and lot occupied
BY the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail
Road Company, and right Of way, and one
acre for District School House excepted.
Terms. of sale cash. aaa Is
JAMES H. BLJNN, Sheriff.
snEalTr's oFFioE. Printers Fees,
Steubenville, O., dan. 1857 $5,62IS
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-01-07

W Below, we publish an extract from
a private letter, received from one of the
best, and most intelligent men, in the
State Of Ohio: a'
:" So long as you continue to advocate
the principles of Americauism, as set
forth in your paper. you may consider
me as regular subscriber. am ac.
qnainted with Sam. and am ardentIy at.
Iaehed 10 the members Of Ills family. 1t
afforded me great pleasure TO learn-up-
on The receipt Of your paper-a short
time since, tha, you had espoused The
canse Of American Freedom. | believe
you are right! 60 ahead. I send you
$500, which you will please place to my
credit. ] expect to be able to obtain a
number of subscribers for your paper in
this region" '11 ti.e 80
Now the above from an ordinary
sourc, and.under ordinary circumstances,
would not be considered matter Of much
Importance. but coming from the source
it does, and a distance of hundreds Of
miles, ills worthy Of record. ~. ~. y. Y.
We have frequently been honored with
complimentary notices by The press. and
from individuals. to which we have inva-
riably detlined TO advert. Our readers
will, therefore, VIC trust, excuse this de
parture from our usual course. III
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-01-07

- 49, = b o . 81 ~.
1S- We invite attention to the adver-
tisemehr ofthe Adams Express Company
in this Issue ofour, paper. Th espeed,
and perfect safety, with which Patcels,
Packages, money. &C., are forwarded
TO all parts Of the United States, BY this
company, recommends it to the patronage
Of all discrete persons. o. 'i1
The location Of the office in our city
ls,most eligible, and to " cap the climax
tile company has secured the agency oI
one of our BEST and most reliable citi.
zens, in lhe person Of Mr.. David Myers.