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The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Freights for July.

Freights for July. .
Owing to inability in the carly rart Of the
month. we have not reported the receipts OF
f;ciehs OF this point for any portion Of July
We have been at the trouble of examining care.
fully the pondcrous books of Mcssrs. ki,kpat-
rick & Co, AMI We find the sum total to be as
stated below. In this there arc not included
frcishts in bulk by Rail Road or River except
such articles as Wagons, Rcapcrs and Threshers
which we could conveniently estimate The
increase of Rail Road freights speaks well for
the Milwaukee and Mississippi Road, and the
exhibition here. made shows the inn ortancc to
both Iowa and Wisconsin, of speedy construc-
ton of the iron track across that fertile COIL
try which in its mere youth demands so large a
share of mercantile supplies. As the country
improves. freights will not only be enormous,
but produce in still greater bulk must load down
the trains on their return trips from the West.
The Steam Goats bound up, and delivering
frcights at this point from July lst to 31st inclu
sive. number 81. The matter delivered weighs
SO 900 pounds. The deliveries of the Ferry
reach 10000; making a total of 9So, 800
pounds.
July and August arc regarded as the dullest
busin' IS months Of the year. With the pros
poets Of crops and fair fric S, business will be
done in this region this fall that will SIT all the
fOries crlzy ........ .t
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Topeka.

topeka. .--. .....s
Atter trying the state of Gov. Walkers
nerves in proclaiming and practcing disobedi
ence to any authority but their own, and after
discovering that the Governor is not inclined to
be King Log while rebellion stalks abroad,
the people of that celebrated Kansas City whose
Massachusetts namcsake and godmother shot a
US. Marshall while he was in the execution of
his duty,--thc people of LAWRENCE, have now
announced somewhat annusingly that they were
only sin .tn"!" They had dirty streets and
they wanted them cleaned They had no
''idec" Of offending against the laws of the U.
statcs--not they They are disposed to be
soundly patriotic; but they will not pay taxes
without representation and they will not be
represented because they may thereby commit
themselves to the necessity of observing the acts
of the ''bogus Legislature ~ RAJ
The Republican papers of the States Justify
Lawrence in the rebellious attitude she has as
sumed, on the ground that .sshe never has obey
ed the laws Of the bogus Legislature % If this
were true, it would only prove consistent dis
icSTu VI 'tulioily, anu Ill cases OF other cflml
mails frequent violation of law does not cntitlc
the culIrit to mercy, but the contrary. But this
plea Of a consistent non observance of Terrific
rial authority is not true. The Topeka Lcgis-
laturc," it is admitted, never enacted single
law of any kind, and unless the people of
Lawrence have been living without law entirely,
pray where did the rules and forms regulating
marriages, the collection of debts, the incorpo-
ration OF companies for various purposes, the
transfer of property in and about Lawrence,
originate! Were they made by the Territorial
Legislature Or did they come from Massachu-
sets
The truth is, The Kansas Legislature has been
acknowledge repeatedly by the people of Law
renee. LANE applied to it for divorce from
his wife. ROBINSON applied 10 it for articles of
incorporation for himself and associates. The
county in which Lawrence is situated was or.
sanized by it. The Justices and Sheriff were
elected Under it. The marriages, the collcc-
ton Of debts. the whole legal business of the
city has been done in accordance with the laws
OF that body. and yet some of the most respec-
table journals of the opposition continue TO
naislcad their readers by statements which any
mans reflection will teach him are f:,lse!
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
The Circus.

The Circus.
The travelling Exhibitions of the season have
Teen all around us, but with the exception of
Spaulding & Rogers BANJO which performed
here Oh Thursday afternoon and evening to
good Boots, We have had no show in the travel
ling line (wha'evcr we may have had of do
nestle kincD until ANTONIO CARROLL oCo's CIR
Gus came 10 this section of the State. We have
not had that yet; brt on Tscsday next our
friends and ellow-ci,izens, townsmen and
''country cousins" will doubtless pour in and
give this company benefit. We have very
crediable reports from our exchanges of this
Circus, and there is no doubt but their efforts
so drive dull care away will be apl reciated
by our plcasarc-sccking coplc. We do not
care to indorse the concern strongly, until We
have had sight, but as ,ne never fail TO get our
moneys worth out Of a show. We advise every
body to 60 and see the graceful cquesirianism
OF Madame Carroll, the fine horsernanship of
the male actors. and above all, the folies of the
Clown! You'll feel better after SO cents worth
of laughing, and you should always laugh when
you can .- II.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
BARKER FAMrLY.-This excellent fam

BARKER FAMILY.-This excellent fam
lily Of vocalists came rather unexpect-
eddy upon us on Wednesday last. They
are returning from a successful tour
through Northern Iowa, and III ough de-
signing to proceed eastward without IA
voring uswith a song, our citizens could
not allow them to pass SO quietly. The
Hall of the Waverly House was announc-
ed as the place, the evening of Wedncs-
day as the time, and then full house
was entranced for two hours with most
glorious vocal and instrumental music.
The Bankers have sung before at this
place, and to those who have heard them
sing, words of commentator arc use =
less. Whave known them for years
and at each time of meeting we like
them better. 3D.. .saH 81. .---... ...-..y
Our PRAIRIE DU CHEN friends viii have
the pleasure Of their company on FRI
DAY evening. Do not fail to give them
benefit; it can not be too large for their
merit.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

:B C. Van Valllcnbur, has again sold h: s
lease of the McGrcgor House. VAN assures us
the trade will stick this time Mr.. Durham of
Madison is the purchaser.
IMrEovEMENrs.-That portion of the bluff
from the New York Store to James building is
to be cxcavated and the earth transferred to
the south side Of the street This will make four
valuable lots. All the bluff on Main Street is
now under contract for removal preparatory to
the erection of stores. The close of the season
will show an Improvement here that many are
not expecting.
The RIVER is getting very low-complaints
above and below are becoming loud and deep
"A great deal deeper than the water in some
places. The old Father Of Waters must be
preparing to keep tavern on a large scale, five
judge from the number of bars he is now putting
up. ..a
CSB~ Senator Rusk has committed suicide.
CO Judge Mason has left The Patent Office
u Breadstniis have declined in Europe.
~ Another party of fllibust,rs have reach,
cd N. York.
U' Ad,iccs from Spain report a heavy decline
in grain.
sx3 Durett and Prentice of Louisville are
under bonds to keep the peace Tor II months
The morning train from Milwaukee leaves
Prairie du Chen at IL O'Clock.
uj-Com. Newton of the U. S. Navy is dead.
c" WHEAT at Milwaukee is l25, at N. y.
"A to 1865. ut st. Louis Is and decIininy
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
New Store.

New Store.
1t affords us sincere pleasure to an
nouncc to our readers in the country, that
f. DvRASD Esq. the gentleman whom
the papers of Dubuque and Chicago,
recently announced rs dead, is not only
alive, but we'll, and not only well, but
busily engaged n putting up one of tho
largest stocks of General Merchandise
ever brought to McGrcgor, Mr.. d. has
once made the favorable acquaintance of
the public hcreabouts, as Merchant ;
and from the size and variety Of the
stock he is now opening, we doubt not
his old customers and hosts Of new ones
will crowd up to his counter and request
a re- commencement of tho amicablc bus
mess relations which formerly existed.
We have not space to specify the kinds
of goods he offers for sale, but we all
know him to be thorough merchant
and he would not be likely to forget
supplying whatever the country may
require. Next week, our columns will
contain a bill of particulars. We wisl,
him unbounded success. IT,.
Durand is located opposite Wanzers
and one door east of Scott a. Brother
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

RocnEsrER (MIN.) DEMocRAT.-We
are just in receipt of the first No. of
this new Democratic Journal Edited by
CIV. CorroM Esq. recently from the
office of the Daily State Sentinel Indi-
anopilis. Tho Democrat is one of tho
handsomcst, ablest, spiciest Hrest News
papers published in the west, and by
far the most readable one We have seen
from the Territory. Its workmanship,
both mental and typographical is of the
first order, but it does not disappoint us;
we have known CorToM many years
as Editor and Publisher in Indiana, and
without making a long story of it, we
beg to assure all whom it may concern
that he is possessed of an energy and
tact, a skill and force as writer that
will render him an very formidable Gus
toner to the Republicans of Minnesota.
Z. We regard his location at Rochester
as most lucky hit for that town and
vicinity. ...a
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
CLAYTON CRY, Iowsl
August LIST. 1857.

Mr.. Enron:
Having taken up my residence in your
sister town. and thinking perhaps you would
like to hear of her welfare, suhjoin hasty
report, concerning her present condition. r..
Rcposing quietly in Clayton Valley, with her
lofty hills rising on either side, in unsurpassed
grandeur and beauty, and the beautiful Mis-
sissirpi coursing its way majestically along her
eastern boundary, she seems to be enjoying
peaceful and prosperous existence. Her future,
though not So Indicative of a rapid and busting
accumulation of business as your own town, is
bright, and promising Of much enterprise and
prosperity situated as she is, on point Of the
large st river in America, which must always be
great commercial one, and with the amount
Of manufacturing now being carried on, she
cannot help but advance upon a sure and per-
manent basis. And tic amount of building
going on at the present time speaks very favor
ably Of the cntcrprising spirit Of her inhabitants
The immense quantity Of agricultural produce
marketed here the past season, plainly predicts
that she is destined to he the great emporium
Of large farming community. And one thing
very Characteristic of this little town is, she is
always found attending to her own business
During her past rise she has not sought a
monopoly in any western speculation, but has
always adhered to the Principle, to live and let
live. While other towns has been ,contcndng
with great enthusiasm, for the location Of the
County Seat, for the purpose Of raising them.
selves above common level, and securing a
name abroad, Clay ton has been content to rely
for support upon those great natrral rccources
which arc as permanent as her adjacent bluffs,
and lasting as time itself; consequently she has
not been subject to those sudden turns Of for
tune, that have been manifested III some of her
neighboiing towns. She has no decrepit and
broken down politicians she displays no ruins
of any great political contest but moves on
with her slow but steady pace. which must
eventually raise her to emincncc and distinction.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Yellow River.

CHOW RIVER. .# - = ...f....... .. ,.0
The Prairie Courier of last week contains a
semi-oflicial report of reconnaissance up
Yellow River by "a. T. Colt. Engineer He
commcnds that route as highly feasible one
from Pr du Chicn TO Manka:o. Geo. +. Wood
ward Esq, insist that Paints Creek furnishes the
available valley for the commencement of that
enterprisc-a fcrriage, bridge or tunnel cight
miles up the Mississippi to connect UPPER town
with tho mouth of PANT is probably no oljec-
ton to the last named route ra ....... g.
We like the spirit of the Yellow River Colt,
but he should be reminded that Engineer
Woodward has reroltcd to the McGresor COM
rany that Yellow River was so very inrracti
cable as to be nearly impossible. Coll may get
into difficulty if he persists in kicking at the
facts contained in Woodwald's Report George
is man who takes contradiction somewhat un
kindly. y'g . ~" .~ ...- .I..'
A corrcsI ondent of the same paper, &C.
(Cot we presume) says "the McGrcgor Roat
has been talked Of" Well--yes--it has beer
spoken of occasionally for a few months past
and-on yesterday, the contract was let for the
first 8 miles of its construction ..
Wonder if the growth of the Lower Tow,
opposite McGregor, has any thing to do in "thc
excitement about the Yellow River Road
which the Courier tells it's readers is now IRE.
valcnt. We have heard it Limited that the par
ties who got up the Paint Greek scheme were
actually becoming jealous Of NFzEKAw as a
rival! ' ..- .. -." "t h#.0n. ..'
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Alarming.

Alarming.
Our highly respected Poetical, Political and
Medical friend Of Inc La Porte Qnd.) Times,
in alIuding to the late arrangement of .natter
in and about tho thumb of this subscriber, saws
that "Richardson has been suffering from n
phlesmonors inflammation of the cellular
tissues of one of the disital appendages of one
OF the superior extreniities.'' .:.
There we told cur friends something awful
had hold of u, but they persisted in calling it a
common .tslon, and thereby robbed us of that
large share of sympathy which would have been
accorded to US had the public been aware of its
tremendous medical title ! We are now salts
fled that IGNORANCE is bliss because our ner-
rous system could not have survived the attack
Of such ''Phlegmonious" monster as EvERrs
describes ours TO have been our ,oiN would
have been made at once Believing it to be
simply Eelon on trial, We bore the investiga-
ton with tolerable patience, and We certainly
did not once think Of dying. ....-..
Doc, We'll write that History of the felons"
one Of these days and send you copy. We
shall want notes from the proceedings Of the
last session Of the Indiana Legislature /
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Do YOU drink Tea 7?

The London Times insists TINT the Chinese
ore so incensed against the English that they
ore medi.ating the destruction of the whole
Angio-Saxon race, 10y poisoning their teas
This would DO merely re'rbutive justice 8, far
o. the English are concened-thcy. it will be
remembered, went to war with these people 10
compel them to use Opium, another olson
The Times says: ..- ..
"Is there any one so foolish a. to SUPPOSE
that The Chinese will not poison every box or
chest Of tea, preserved ginger. sweet-meats,
chow chow, nlarmalade, or anything else that is
exported from China for the use of foreigners.
We believe honestly that the destruction of
human life i'll this country and America, from
the use Of poisoned tea, will be the most fearful
calamity tina! has ever visited the two counties
in this century. 1t will kill more people in
England than were killed in the Crimea. 1t
will destroy more human life in tine United
States than our wars, the yellow fever or chol-
era. People continue to drink tea. and think
there is no danger 1t will be :, fatal mistake
Matt until the Cargoes of tea now on their way
to American lor;s are landed Those who
dream that VIC will escape poisoned tea, had
better preserve the extracts from the Times
We have no doubt that our warning articles
about tea will save thousands Of lives in this
country We wish all would take the warning
in time" aa.. .'.5
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
Dubuque Merchants.

1fany of ourreadcrs are stopping at Dubuque
with view to purchase goods, we advise them
to cross Main Street, diagonally from the
IrLnN, and make the acquaintance of GEORGE
l.. CHASE, one of the heaviest Boot and & Shoe
dealers as well as one Of the most obliging
gentlemen Of that city. The firm was formerly
Styles d Chase and their business location was
at less prominent place in the city, but that
success which ever rewards attentive honorable
men overlook them and the consequence was
Mr.. Styles retired and Mr.. Chase moved into
one of the most spacious rooms on Main Street
We called recently to see Chase and were graft
fed to notice evidences of glowing trade
We do not now recollect the size of the several
rooms occupied by him, but from appearances
we should judge lie had goods enough TO "un-
derpin" half of Clayton County. 1.-THE reader
doubts the correctness of our estimate he can
easily satisfy himself by personal examination.
Wales is still ut this house and he keeps up the
old habit Of selling goods to every man who
comes about him--he lacks only one letter Of
being a Whale Of a salesman .r1#t
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07

CmcAGo AND ADMINISTRATION
made the country and man the Town."
once wrote somebody, and this truism
can be nowhere better cxemplified than
by comparing Chicago with any decent
country. 1t has splendid location
for business, but is VIGOROUSLY unfit for
residence. On the other hand Milwau-
kee is good business point and delight
full as a place of abode. Five years ago
we FIRST bcheld Milwaukee, from the
deck of the steamer Traveller, and we
shall never forget the transcendent beau
ty of the landscape, gilded as it was, by
the rays of the setting sun. a.
Milwaukee looks far into the future
when her giant railway system Shall
have rendered Minnesota. and Decota
and even Oregon tributary, to her. The
time is coming, and when we consider
the facility with which railways are
built here, we can set short limits to the
time.--1Nadison { Wis. Fireside.
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
SHADES Sfs.Ony

TNHE undersigned would inform tgo n,,,.
n that he has taken the b, ilding rcc puuI'e
occupied by Akin & Co., rs a Drug s,or s' n,
arranged it in a convenient manner to ac,o ,ao
MEDIATE those who may desire meal NJ ".-
hour of the day. lie has employed m cx" "ny
lent cook and every exerion will be mado ~
supply his table with the very best the maxi" ~
affords. His Ear issrpplicd with fine lmpor t,i
Liquors 'hoice wines ami the best brands Of
Cigars. "a
Pit'shuTg Ale and other light beverages c,r
always be obtained at the SHADE. VII
Gentlemen will please call and mako tho No
Quantancc Of the new institution w.
McGrcgo-, July 81, 81. nd. an,
The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-08-07
a jubilee.

a jubilee.
The II. Il. celebrations cast and south Of us,
have stirred up Milwaukee and the NJ. & NJ. Il.
Road TO sense of their duty on the subject of
that Promised spree to Milwaukee and back
from the Western portion Of Wisconsin, Min
ncsota and Iowa. Mr.. Brodhcad, the President
Of the Road, has written The Board of Trade at
Milwaukee that all guests, by them invited,
shall pass over the road and return free of
charge, provided the city win see to their COM
fort during their stay. The city will doubtless
have pride and rolicy enough to avail itself of
this liberal offer and thus secure an immediate
introduction to that class of western men whose
influence will be Of incalculable value to her
future The Sentinel in abiding to this matter
says -r. = #.--E-....'- .- . .f.-
I'VE want to take by the hand some scores Of
widc-awake conductors Of presses in our own
state, in Iowa and Minnesota, who have said
many good word for Milwaukee. We want
the enterIrising merchants to come and see our
fair city, and make the acquaintance of our
people. Let us hold the Jubilee by all means"
GEN. KING unders' ands tact. and no knows
that the cultivation of social relations with some
hundreds of the men who arc pushing this great
North-W into speedy maturity. will be card
for Milwaukee that must win. The business
connection is sure to follow social introtluc-
ton made under circumstances so favorable TO
a free and easy Interchange of thought. Nor
need Milwaukee fear the closest scrutiny of her
stranger visitors from Iowa and Minnesota
She has the healtlicst and handsomest location
on tho Lake, she is nearer the seaboard by 30 or
100 miles than her rival, she has a harbor that
is much better, she has better character as
produce-shippcr, she has mercantile corps that
efforts respect from all who deal with them,
and she has country naturally tributary to her
that has no equal in extent and fertility. With
these advantages she must favorably impress MI
who visit her, and it will not do her any harm
just now, to have the written. spoken and pub.
lished commentator Of half a thousand of
that active class of operators and observers who
have done more for the west and themselves, in
five years. than eastern croakcrs would effect in
century. ''Let us hold the Jubilee by all
means" Invitation or no invitation, we intend
to sec that show. e.. ..... t..
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A Melancholy Tale.

The Chicago papers publish the mar
riare of Mr.. Adam Tate, of Chicago,
TO Miss Jeanette Pettigrew, late of
Scotland, and the Chicago 7ridane
adds:
"Tbere is bit of romance, sad
enough in its character, connected with
th;s announcement, which the parties
will forgive us for relating. Six young
Scotcbmen of this city, worthy men all,
who had left their plighted faith and
,,ss;cs behind them when they sought
contentment and fortune on our shores,
un;tcd for the purpose of sending for
those to whom their troth was plighted.
TIev we're to, and did come out togeth-
or. For mutual protection and society
they took passage in the same vessel
The perilous ocean voyage was made
without accident, and the party-a
merry and happy party-arrived safely
at Quebec, where they took passage on
the Montreal. Our readers know and
have lsmented the fate that overlook
tha, Inflated steamer and her hundreds
Of passengers. When she burned. of
the six trusting and generous girls, Miss
P;tt;erew was the only one saved. Her
Ave COMPANIONS found either fiery or
w,terv graves. Miss p. was rescued,
sh knows not how or by whom. Taken
uo for drowned, the struggle between
lie and death was long and doubtful,
but at last decided in favor of the for.
mer. The kind-hearted at Montreal
learned her history and admired her
modest worth. By them. for she had
lost everything but herself, her imme-
.liate necessities were supplied, and in a
few DAYS, with their blessings and'
prayers, she continued her journey
hither. A few of the five young men,
who, besides the now happy husband,
had precious freight on that steamer at
tended the wedding on Tuesday last
How sad that festive gathering was
how the shadow of the fearful past
dimmed the brightness Of the present,
who, that has not felt the destroyer's
touch, can tell 2" go