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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02
Death to Gophers.

NSessAA w ~SkASAS'
These little marauders are the pest Of the
Iowa farmer large numbers of them are kill
ed by strychnine, but as that mode might in
volve the loss of animals of value or creatures
Of innocence, it has been in many cases aband-
oned The North Western Farmer published
at Dubuque for 81 60 a year) gets the following
gopher-remedy from the California Farmer
We expect every farmer boy who hears of this,
will write it down in his copy-book, and when
spring opens he can try it. 1t looks like a
"dead shot" not only on gophcrs and ground
squirrels of ell kinds, but if it don't wake
snakes" and bling them to judgment we will be
badly disappointed. If we knew of den of
rattlers it would not be long before they would
have the benefit Of en- experiment. We con-
dense:
Take pine slip inches long, dip the point
in melted rosin till it is well coated, then roll it
in common sulphur-dip again and roll again
till you have coating Of half an inch or more,
the last being rosin. Prepare stick for every
hole-light the end, place it little way in the
hole and cover it nearly tight with sod Or earth
The match will burn freely and will generate
sull hu,ic acid gas which is death to all that
breathes in the ground. The gas will perforatc
every nook and corner of the burrow 70 that
here is no possible escape for vermin of any
kind. Get your sticks ready this winter, boys
and be ready for the war in the spring.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

CHINESE CANE.-This plant can not fail to be
highly valuable to the U. States. There is
scarcely an instance reputed where the expert
ment has not been successful in the highest de-
gree. 1t yields sort of honey syrup in large
quantities-its stalks, blades and seeds are good
for cattle and horses it can be reduced to pulp
for paper. and it is now discovered that excel
lent brandy may be made from it !! If it will
cure the ague, Illinois will find it the most de-
sirable production that her people can be blessed
with! Seriously. the Sorghum is a plant Of
very great value for the western states. II
frosted it is said to produce sweeter syrup and
more of it this of itself is an addition to its
former reputed value, as it will enable the far.
mer to store it in the fall and grind it out in the
winter when no other work has demands upon
his time. &c..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

INDIA. Private advices by the At
lantic, state that the British Govern
ment had secret intelligence to the fol-
lowing effect:
1t seems that 100 Sepoys were cap
tured at the taking of Cawnpore ; by
order of Lord Canning, they were impri-
soned for trial. The Highland regi-
ment became incensed at this lenity to-
wards the butchers of their comrades
and country women aud entering the
prison in force, bayonetted every Sepoy
to be found Two of the Highlanders
were arrested as ringleaders but they
were Immediately released by their COM
panions in arms, and the whole force
then declared that if any man was pun
ished for the summary justice inflicted
on the followers of Nenah Sahib all the
Highland troops would lay down their
arms and the officers could do their own
fighting. This bold mutiny in the Bri-
fish army it is feared may result in ter
rible consequences. The Government
does not care to have it the subject OF
public discussion.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

AN ABsENrEE.-It is intimated by john H.
kINSAIRD ESQ.,, now in Kentucky, in letter to
a friend at this place, that JOHN would have
gone the way Of all the Bachelors ere this, had
it not been for some provoking disarrangement
of circumstances which we trust may yet be
got into proper share. The GOODNESS of the
McGregorite in this disappointment is graph
cally expressed by him in what he calls ''the
expressive language of the Poet Il don't care
a. Our reading is too limited to enable
us to refer the curious to the volume from which
John gets the extract, but on his return he will
doubtless favor us with the reference.
May he surmount all difficulties, and bring
back with him young, as We are sure she will
be, an amiable wife.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02
South Bend, Ind, Nov. 23d, 81.

EMPIRE BLocK-The business of a Printing
Office is extremely combining where it is faith
fully attended to, and hence We rarely have
time to call on or mercantile friends to take ob
seryations. A day Or two ago however we made
hasty examination of the Clothing Store Of
w. S. Wells g. Co., for Which E. D TERRY is
Agent. Since Mr.. Terry's location in the EN-
prc Block his business has increased at rapid
rate. We found his stock almost doubled in
quantity, and its quality we know is not exceed
cd in any city west of Chicago or Milwaukee.
WIS. w. g. Co.. the home concern ct Milwau-
kee keep large number of hands employed
in making up seasonable Clothing, and those
who buy of their branches may rely Oh getting
an article which is guaranteed by the character
of the Milwaukee house. TERRY like the
rest of our merchants is bound to sell at mere
saving figures and he takes occasion this week
to give the public due notice of his intention
You can find on bis shelves every article of
clothing that gentleman may desire, except a
Eair of boots or shoes and a step one door to the
west will introduce you 10 Hobarts exclusive
stock of that kind Of goods
When you want suit Clothes, you will find it
much to your advantage TO call on Terry and
examine his stock. His advertisement is worth
reading for its oddly.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

cT HOUSEHOLD WORDS for December is
with us and we have already gone through it.
This No. contains Dickens late story of "The
Two Idle Apprentices" We actually wonder
that western people do not more generally take
this excellent work. 1t is the most entertain
ing, instructive and fascinating publication We
get hold Of; there is not an article or story
in it that you will find in the slightest degree
insipid or trashy. Every family should have
it. JOHN JANSEN of N. Y. is the Publisher -
Three Dollars is the price. Jansen has nov
ell way Of offering premiums for Clubs; it is
this: The names Of subscribers are numbered
as they are received-if your No. (say 75) is
disisibe by 5 you will receive one book worth
dollar-if diyisible by 10 you will receive
taco books-if by so (as 1907 you receive ten
volumes-if by 100 Gas 8OO you will get 25
volumes as a premium, or a full set of Char
les Dickens works. This scheme is worth
$500 investment and if our readers were &C
quaintcd with the Ma ,azine we recommend we
are sure they would buy ticket.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

THE Manufacturing the past week we
have Lad lot of the | est assorted weather
ever exhibited TO any people. On Wednesday
morning last the Mercury was IL belop, on
Thursday moderate and clear, on Friday warm
rain, on Saturday warm. rainy and spring like,
on Sunday more rain, muddy and quite warm,
on Monday ground slightly frozen but pleasant,
on Tuesday almost clear and just cold enough
to remind one Of April. The ice is giving way
on the river and it would not surprise Us if the
crossing on it should fail before our PAPER goes
to press. We have heard that there is no ice
below the mouth Of the Wisconsin, and that a
Dubuque Boat is as far up as Clayton City on
its way to our Fort. We wouldn't guarantee
any kind of weather single hour. The mails
and light express goods are got across in a boat
on runners--if the ice breaks the boat swims
If the weather groes warmer channel will be
cut TO the Lower Town and barge put on the
line
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

TAKING Our AN EYE TO MEND IT.
The Leipsic Journal Of Literature,
Science and Art, publishes An account
of the wonderful discoveries of DR..
GRAEFF, in diseases of the eye, and the
wonderful cures he performs. He has
found the ball of the eye to be trans
parent, and by a curious instrument,
examines infinitely the interior, takes it
out and performs any necessary surgical
operation, and replaces it without injury
to its appearance Or vision. A young
girl had long been afflicted with the
most excruciating pain in the left eye,
the cause of which the most learned
could not understand. DR.. GRAEFr
found in the centre of the bail Il little
worm which he removed. and restored
the poor creature Immediately to health
and perfect sight.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

NIoBRARAH.-We invite the attention of our
readers to an article with this heading on our
outside. MAuLroN Cry, which we have been
advertising some months is on direct line
from McGregor to Niobrarah, and as the latter
is the only place at which tn: Mo. River can be
bridged, it is probable that our r. Road will
private assurances leading to the impression
that Maulton City will be one of the most i'm
portant stations ON the Road. Persons who
desire to be informed relative to the prospects
of Maulton with view to investment, can
learn particulars by enluiring at this Office
investments can be made on very liberal terms,
and the Price at which shares are held is an
ample guarantee of large profit.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

LEATHER.-Wc notice in the Whitewater
(Wis.) Register that our friend Doc. Halves il
putting up a Tannery ut that place. His Pro
cess of tanning is that invented by Edwin
Daniels of Wisconsin. The same process is ir
successful use al McGrgor by Fuller d Co.
We are so well convinced that this cheap and
quick mode Of making Leather is bound to
supersede the old, -motioned, expensive
and Gn the Vest impossible mode by Bark
that we have not referred to it lately.
We hope the Doctor will become wealthy in
this enterprise. His acquaintance here had
hoped to zee him settle at this point, but guild
luck to him any where. "Yaw"'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

AGRIcULTuRAE-We are sometimes asked
why we do not pay more attention to the publ
cation Of Agricultural matters. Our reply is
this: We are no farmer, and hence our skill in
selecting is not of much value to our readers;
an additional reason is found in the fact that
the West las several excellent journals estab.
ished for the express purpose of instructing the
tllers of the soil and if they are no, willing to
sustain their own papers nobody else should
take an interest in their business. We would
like to see every farmer in North Iowa a Sub
scriber for the Northwestern Farmer published
monthly at Dubuque at the low price of 81 ,OC
per year. Any Post Master will forward the
money for you and you win find more matter o,
interest in one number than can be found in q
years reading of the Agricultural column of ar
ordinary PAPER. Try the North Western one
wear r- ed.
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7, A II r s T..

The steamers Vanderbilt and Africa arrived
at New York, Nov. q and p.
France has dccrccd the export of grain which
low ers the market at Liverpool. The monetary
pressure continues throughout Europe. II Is
f,ard the Bank of England will suspend ana
therefore forfeit its charter. The rate Of inter
est has advanced to ~ per cent.
The India news is not so favorable as was
previously reported.
Forty lives were lost in a collision Of the
Lady Bird with the CHAMP ion at Otway.
The Grain and Provision market lower.
The Emperor of France calls the financial
trouble imaginary, but reduction Of specie in
the Bank of France within few weeks to the
amount of 2O,OcO,OOO of Francs is a solid real
itv. Australia still turns out large shipments OF
Gold.
Flour at Milwaukee and Chicago on the 3Otl
was 1915. Wheat IS to g.. Hogs 4,5o to ATE
live weight. Cattle 2,l2 to $50.
TWENTY-FIVE boats are frozen in the Missouri
above St. Louis.
The Cotton fields of Texas are injured ont
third by the late storm.
Mexico is about to ella I'm the honor of anothc,
Revolution.
PoLrIcAL.--The Telegraph rel orts serious
trouble at Washington. Gov. Walker has hat
several conferences with Mr.. Buchanan. 1t il
said that the President and Cabinet insist thai
the action of the Kansas Const Convention i,
submitting the question Of Slavery alone to tn
vote of the people, can not be legally interior
ed with by the Executive authority Of the Ma
ton or of Kansas. Walker differs with til,
Cabinet, but he will not resign. Douglass is re
ported to be Walkers main hacker. D. say
the principles of the X. e. n Bill demand
fair vote on the whole constitution and in thi
position he will he enthusiastically sustained b,
united Northern Democracy. The Unio1
has no,c drawn upon it the universal criticism
and ccnsure Of the leading Democratic presse
of the country. Satans parlor is to liquidate
and no extract Of the pine is heated:
Mayor Woods and (would-bc Mayor Tie
mann's friends are holding immense publ
meetings in New York. Cooley the X. N. ha
declined. Victory in the state of N. Y.by eth
or party is sure to be followed by quarrel
Some of the most distinguished Democrats o
the city are opposing Wood. H..
Benton is out in letter favoring q speci
currency.
James G. Birncy died on the Gath. aged ca.
Gold has increased SO much in New Yor
that it is thought there soon will be create
imitation Of prices than ever. Oh for sligt
initiation about now! -..,'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

CREEK sLAvE-The northern people are
universally opposed to negro slavery, but it is
possible there are many who would not decline
the ownership Of the Greek Slave This
splendid piece of statuary by our gifted coun-
trypan, Powers, was drawn in the Art Associa-
ton distribution last year ly lady. It has
been purchased by the association for $4,000,
and it Is now offered as the main prize in the
distribution to come Off Jan. 90, 1853. Three
dollars handed to the agent at McGregor will
secure you Magazine, steel engraving. the
Art Journal a year and chance to draw the
Greek Slave, or some other valuable work of
Art. Read the advertisement and hand over
your money to Mr.. A. J. FALLowDowS, the
Agent. His office is at the American Hotel.
McGregor. We calculate to draw a large
painting representing our subscribers paying up
On rho second volume
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

Hon. (0 M. NJ. TRuMBULL.-House member
elect from Mitchell and Floyd Counties has
been writing to some paper detailing the
''frauds' Tractiscd by the Democracy of Usage
70 defeut him at the late election. The i'm.
preston sought to be made is that Usage in
November had a vote SO largely increased that
it was presamptivc of fraud, and Mr.. Trum.
bulls statements are now taking Republican
wings to all parts Of the County.
u A. X. Eaton Esq. of Usage in COMMUNE
cation to the Dubuque North West shows up
this story in very satisfactory manner. The
records exhibit the fact that Usage had less
vote than that cast at prior election and Mr.
Eaton shows that man whose sanity is seri
ously questioned by the whole County, is the
authority upon which this newly fedged Re-
preventative SANDERS his constituents.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02
Who will circulate the paper ?


LAwYERs-Whatever jokes may he passed
as to the appropriateness OF Lawyers in COM
munity, there is no better indication of the
business growth and general Capitalization of
interests at new town than to see it we'll sup
Piled with gentlemen of the legal profession.
Noble, Odell 4 Drummond have been repre-
sentcd here some time by the junior member
of the firm, and we are informed that the senior
member, Mr.. Noble, has taken up his residence
among us. Mr.. Odell remains at Guttenbeag.
Judge Williams and Mr.. Peck have formed
Law.partnershp and have opened an Office in
Hardin's block at this place.
Jno. Van Crman Esqr, recently of Usage,
has removed to McGregor, and by his card it
will be seen that he tenders his professional
services to the public. He has had no time as
yet to provide an Office, but he can be consulted
at his residence until farther notice. VAN comes
with good indorsers from his late western resi-
dence.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

Iowa NEwsrArIRDcM.-lhe1 Iowa City Re-
publican has stepped its daily issue the Re-
porter half-threatens 10 discontinue entirely
The Clayton County Herald has returned to SIX
column siz'. The Pioneer at West Union talks
of ensmalling to a one Column if IFS business
interests demand it. ThcE North West Daily
has gone dswn column. The Io,can at Usage
has not vet made its appearance. The'Cedar
Valley Times is reduced to seven columns
The Fayettc Journal and the Chickasaw Re-
publican are each edited by committee Of
literary and political gentlemen ThesOsage
Democrat is discontinued. The yDecorah Re
publican is now owned and edited by NV
Burdick. TheSDecorah Journal announces the
purchase of Oh. Wrghts in'crestby TvrrER
OF. will give his exclusive attention to the
Mechanical department-he is No. work
man too. The Mitchell Co. Republican has
been disappointed for week or two in receiv-
ing paper, and we have net had it regularly.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

PERsoNAL.-We had farewell call
on Monday from the Superintendent OF
Public Instruction, the Hon. NJ. L.
Fisher, who left about noon of that day
to take up his qarters in the new Capt.
tal.-We regret to lose so excellent a
citizen and agreeable gentleman from
our midst, but it is only one among the
many vicissitudes which make this life
SO chequered and dreary.-Cop. Repor-
ter
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

DAILY PArERs-NEwELL of the McGregor
Book Store has politely favored us with the
leading Chicago aud New York Dailies in
advance Of the mail. The regular receipt of
the Dailies is to be feature in Newell's bust
ness hereafter. al the readable Magazines
and weeklies can also BIZ found on his Coun-
ter. Patronise him literally.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

!. New YoRK.-Fcmando Wood, James T..
Cooley and Daniel +. Tiemann are the candi-
dates for Mayoraity. The first and last are dis
tiGguiscd members Of the Democratic party,
tbs other il q x. N. The election turns upon
city policy and personal attachment entirely
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

Big SSAKE.--An Indian in Iowa applied to
the nearest Government Agency for whisky t.
cure young chief who had been bitten by a
rattle snake. In reply to the question "How
much? he said -four qrarts.'' "Four quarts
said the Agent in surprisc--yes raid the savage
with an rnearthly scowl ''four quarts--snake
dam big!
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From Home.

Tho following pretty picture OF sadness is
from the pen OF fair acquaintance for whom
we have ever entertained the highest regard
Her compositions many years ago were Pro-
nounced superior productions, and it affords us
pleasure to know that she still continues to find
favor with the reading public. Her subjects arc
always well chosen, her articles well-wri'tcn
and we hope this is the iniatial number of a
scrics of contributions TO the TINES:
Written for the North Iowa Times.
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NICARAGUA.

Avery important Treaty has been concluded
between Gen. Cass on the part of the United
States and Gen lRAsArRl on the part Of Mica
ragua. The Treaty provides, among other
things, for the recognition Of the contract for
opening San Juan river, and the suppression of
Fillibusterism even to the stationing of troops
on the Isthmus, if necessary. Lord Napier is
pleased with the Treaty, and will recommend
the approval Of it to Sir Gore Ousely who has
been specially delegated to look after British
Interests in Central America. 1t is suppoGed
Walker will be taken by English or American
lookouts and returned.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

A HoAx.-The GAINESVILLE standard of
Nov. 9th contained a terrible story of
Robbery and Murder which is reported
to have transpired at Broadhead Wis.
1t is now said that nobody at Brodhead
was aware of the "intense excitement
there" until the Standard finformed
them. The itemizer of that paper has
been hoaxed-no credit to the hoaxer.
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us. B. Olmstead of Fit. Ripley Min. is re-
Saw Mill; We are glad to learn that the Mill is
doing splendid business with the Col. to drive
it on. Lumber, Timber of all Kinds, Lath and
Shingles can be got Of o. at fair rates for Cash
or produce sssr.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

The Fayette Pioneer says that some
people lhereaway refuse to sign petit
ton asking congress to grant to the Nc
Gregor 4. r. the right of presumption
to the unsold lands on its line of extern
sion westward
There must be some very conscien-
tious anti-R. r. men in that region.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

WOODLAND CREAM pomadc for beautifytng the
hair-hghly perfumes, superior to any French article
imported and for half the price. For dressing ladies
hair 1t has equal giving II bright glossy appear.
natural manner It removes dandruf, always giving
the hair the appearance Of being fresh shampooned-
Price only Fifty cents. None genuine unless signed
FETRIDGE 4 CO.,
Projectors Of the "Balm of a Thousand Ilowers."
The Trade supplied by BROWER VAN DUzER,
sole agents for Prairie du Chen and McGrsgor. 1y4S
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COUNTY SEAT.--The suit between Wawkon
and Columbus as to the right of County seat
ship in Allamakee Co. has been appealed to
the Supreme Court 1t will be argued by John
I. Clark for Wawkon, and Chas. +. Rernck of
McGregor for Columbus.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1857-12-02

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PosT, Notes.-The DEBORAH Journal is o.
the opinion that whoever takes these notes
viii get swndled. We want to be swind.ed
then as soon as possible. As We all are now
taking paper money respectfully secure only,
and suspended at that, we will not be SO incon
sistent as to decline receiving notes that are
secured by deposits in the ratio of ten to one,
even though the promise to pay is put off IL
months from the date of issue. No man who
has cared 10 inform himself, questions the
soundness Of the company, or doubts the ulti-
mate redemption of the bills the precedent
We admit to be Objectionable, but there are
cases requiring extraordinary remedies, and If
case Of that kind has not arisen in the none
tary affairs of the country, We are badly mis-
taken. Drinking brandy isl dangerous habit,
but in cases of extreme debility, the wisest
physicians prescribe it.