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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

H% The late elections in North Iowa have
resulted generally in the success of the Repub
lican ticket. Some of our democratic friend:
had a show of success we learn, but in theil
efforts to shoulder the Lecompton Constitution
they went down. We are not surprised at the
failure of any man who imagines that Wash.
ington influence is Of more value to him thar
the advocacy of Right before his countrymen
LEcoMProN, as advocated by its original sup.
porters, has not yet counted all its dead As "a
man We despise it-as politician we would
prefer innoculation with small pox, to its sup
port
y Il Resurrection-We are reliably informed
that the Clayton Co. Herald Of Gutenberg is
shortly to be revived. The paper will be pub
lished as Republican journal by Hon. Al.
pheus Scott as Proprietor and--Howard
Esq. a. Editor. The Herald will be six CO.
lumns in size, we are informed. This is the
third time the Herald has changed hands since
its establishment by H. S. Granger. Mcbride
e. Drips, its late owners ran it Is months with
out missing an issue.and they certainly made
money out of it five may judge from the large
favors received from the County and from ad-
vertising patrons-Wc do not wish tia bit of
harm, but We will gratutuitously inform Mr..
Scott that newspaper success in these times is
a hard road to travel.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Fs0f Woods Hair Rcstoratiue-In our ad
vertising columns is to he found an advertise
ment OF this popular restorative. We know
nothing of its merits save what we read. but
that is sufficient. particularly when we see such
testimony of its efficacy as the following, hich
We clip from the Ottawa Free Trader:
"Having tried successfully sundry highly
recommended hair tonics' on our own half de-
nuded crown, we about lost all confidence in
nostrums of that sort, until week ago we met
distinguished politician of this State, whom
we had seen three years ago with thin hair. and
as gray as rat hut now Boosting as fine a
head of hair as one could wish. We demand
cd the secret of his improved appearance, when
he readily accounted tor it by .ascribing it to
the virtuas of Prof Woods Hair Restorative
Sold by all respectable Druggists. nsowa
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Murderer Escaped.-A handful is in town
Offering reward Of $500 for Geo. P. Smith, an
alleged murderer, who escaped from custody
described as follows: He is about 25 wears of
age ; 5 feet inches in hight weighs about
$50 lbs; has light hazel eye wears slight
moustache hair, light chestnut color, and cut
short his teeth are quite irregular and discol-
ored; his forehead is low and retreating, and
his head is extremely thick between the ears
has Roman nose ; a scar on his left side. and
one on his left heel. He is man of full habit,
and apparently in robust health. He possesses
for an uneducated man, frank easy, and
pleasing address, and will not be likely to be
thrown off his guard. He wore black Kos.
suth hat, black broadcloth coat, heavy gray
overcoat, black satin vest and heavy brogan
shoes.-&. Charles Intelligencer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

County Seat.-Ths votes in Floyd County
ahow . majority Of 10 out Of poll of 8sl in
favor Of removing the County Seat from St
Charles City, beautiful and Hourishing village
on the Cedar. to the Geographical Centre,
whore, we suppose. there is no village at all,
and possibly no local advantages whatever
This decision Of the people does not evince
economy; but it may accommodate landowners
about The geographical centrs-,he latter point
sonly joss miles from St. Charles!
In Chiekasaw Go. the vote Oh New Hampton
and Foroston il TIs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21
Il have no Parents. "

A case of uncommon interest, and one that
excited the deepest sympathy in every individ-
ual who possessed a heart to feel for another 8
misfortunes, came before Russell, of the Police
Court, this forenoon. A young and exceedingly
fair girl, of some seventeen years of age, was
arraigncd before judicial authority as a common
night-walker, and with many sobs and burning
bushes of shame she pleaded guilty to the
charge The officer who made the complaint
said that she was new to the streets, and that
desire to save her from life of prostitution led
him TO arrest her. The Judge was about TO re-
cord the sentence, when fresh flood of tears
from the prisoner restrained him. He looked
at her fair form. clinging TO the bar, overwhelm-
ed with terror and rcmorse, and his pen dropp.
ed from his hand. He rccollectcd that he was
the father of two girls, and that recollection
caused him to forget the dignity Of judge and
assume the feelings of father-of father.
Have you home to go to p the Court in
quired, as tenderly as though he was addressing
a member of his own family.
The girl shook her head, after attempting to
gather courage to speak.
Are you, parents living p the Judge ask :.
ed.
Il have no parents-both are dead, and oh |!
would to heaven that were too
Constable Leighton was observed to polish
his eyes with handkerchief, and then retire to
a distant part of the court room.
sis there any place you can go to in case you
are discharged Z? the Court asked.
81 dare not return to my native town. Ellen
replied, "for all living there are acquainted with
my shame. l am a stranger in Boston, and
when first arrived here did try to obtain work,
but had no references or money to leave as Sc
curity for sewing. l struggled hard and would
have worked hard, but was denied the privi-
lege. A weeks board was due, and demand
was made for payment. l was destitute of
money and promises were not listened to. /
was tempted, and like hundreds of my sex
fell. Had my parents lived, my life would have
been different, yet | can blame no one but my
self, and while know that deserve punish
ment, yet hope that speedy death will re-
lieye me of my shame and my sorrows."
She covered her face with her white hands,
and the tears could be seen trickling through
them and falling upon the floor. A gentleman
who was in court whispered with the Judge for
few minutes, and then Ellen was consulted.
Her tears were suppressed-she listened eagerly
and gave her assent to some proposition, and
then Judge Russell never looked half SO well
as he did when he exclaimed
"Let the defendant be discharged, Mr.. Pow
er."
And the white haired clerk, whose heart is
order, and Ellen left the court with the good
wishes Of every person present.
Our reporter understood that the stranger is
to marry Ellen Immediately, and remove her to
his home in the far West. where her misfortunes
will be unknown, and where by life of devo-
ton to her husband she can make atonement
for the rast by living uprightly for the fu
ture. May hal piness attend her.-Boston Her.
aid.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Habcas Corpus.-Application was made to
Judge Ripley. County Judge of Floyd County,
on "Wednesday, for a writ of AaJeas corpus to
discharge l.. l.. Miles of Chicago, and A. E.
Sawyer of Prairie du Chen. who were arrested
here by an officer of Mitchell County for steal
ing-a grave charge, when it is understood that
the gentlemen had merely attached some horses
to secure debt. 1t appears that a large num-
Der of fraudulent deeds for land have been ex-
ecuted by certain PARTIES at Usage, in Mitchell
County, and that these bogus deeds have been
disposed of in Chicago for Merchandise amting
to several thousand dollars. Mr. Mills is one Of
the sufferers, and having visited Usage for the
purpose of investigating matters finally attach
ed three horses which were brought to St.
Charles for safe keeping. While here, war
rant was served on Messrs. Mills and Sawyer
charging them with stealing the horses, and itis
to obtain discharge that the ha6eas corpus writ
was applied for. Judge Ripley decided that he
could not release the parties and the sheriff has
taken them back to Usage. The horses were
attached as the property of Messrs. Bishop.
Holbrook and loung.-6. Charles InteLi-
geRcer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Lecomrton.-"A short horse is soon curricd"
This skinlcss hobby has about ''gin out" The
House resolved to adhere to the Crittendcn
amendment, and afterwards by the casting vote
of the Speaker decided to appoint committee
of conference to meet like committee on the
part of the Senate. The committees have had
one Or two meetings but there are no signs of
agreement. tits probable that the Ridiculous
spawn of Gen. Calhoun Will die sure next Fri
day, that being the day upon which the com.
mittee will decide its fate. "You that have
tears prepare to shed them novice hav mt
got any.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21
The IO0ttdche.-"My dear fiicnd.' said r.

The 2oothache.-"My dear fiiend,' said H
81 can cure your toothaohe in ten minutes"
How how ?" inquired |. s'Do it. in pity,"
"lnstantly,' said he. "Have you any alumr'
"Ies."
"Bring it, and some common salt"
They were produced. My f.iend pulverized
them, mixed them in equal quantities, then wet
small piece of cotton. causing the mixed pow
der to adhere, and placed it in my hollow tooth.
"There,' said he, IF that does not cnre you
will forfeit my head. You may tell this to
every one. and publish it everywhere. The
remedy is infallible."
1t was as he predicted. On the introduction
of the mixed alum and salt, l experienced a
sensation ofcoldness, which gradually subsidized,
and with it alum and solt-I cured the tor
ment Of the toothache.-MonduiNeR Reader.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

a Lateral Wisconsin subscriber who is
roaming over the Counties in Iowa, west of US
writes us long rambling letter describing
matters west of the Warsies in style that is
very readable in free and easy letter, but it
would do him injustice to publish his commit.
nicasion. AS he has no expectation of seeing
any part of the epistle in our columns we feel
like disappointing him by extracting the follow
ing
"Your paper of the 3lst has not yet got to
New Oregon. nor here vernon Springs
neither had it reached DEBORAH the 9Th What
is the matter a? Col, let me tell you how a
failure Of the mails affects all business up this
way go to the Post Office (the centre OF
gravity to get the news and l enquire what
they have got in the way of information from
the east or from America any where, and they
say, "Well, nothing of any account-our Ne
Oregon papers didn't come this week. / &C
off disappointed and sad-we all go to work
cussing the mails, for we arc sure tile Time.
will be up to time if all else fails. Col, this i.
vital matter with me, for if your paper SHOULD
fail to reach W., Wis, my wife woult
think, Of course, that 1 was kilt entirely ant
that you had suppressed the copy containing the
obituary-don't you do it
Our correspondent does Us but justice il
supposing that tthe Times is always up to time
for if we have earned no other merit as pub
Usher, we can honestly claim that our western
packages are placed in the Mail on "Wednesday
morning invariably. What happens to them
afterwards we cannot say, but in this respect
our duty to subscribers is nerer neglected. We
want to make money out of the business and
hence every effort is made to supply our rea
ders with eastern intelligence as rapidly a.
types and Mail Coaches will allow.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21
Books, Paper and Druos.-

Books, Paper and Drugs.-NEwELL has re.
ceivcd his new goods and the lovers of good
reading, Of handsome wall paper, of beautiful
pictures, of fine writing paper, of choice inks,
of delicate perfumery, and the admirers OF
medicine, I've are not one Of the latter will
call at once and put Homer to the trouble OF
exhibiting his wares and expatiating on their
merits
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

y. E. Porter-Cn Thursday last we bade
farewell to this gentleman. He has Just re-
covered from long, painful, dangerous and
expensive sickness, and being yet feeble he de.
cided to go to his fathers house" for season
to recruit. Mr.. Po'ters family residence is at
Ottawa, Illinois /; but he has remained long
enough in our midst to win the kind regards
OF many friends, and they hope TO welcome him
back to McGregor by midsummer, recuperated
and energized for the business which i'll health
SO unhappily disqualified him.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

The Laws.-Judse Crary informs us that in a
short time he will forward copies of tho Laws
to the Times for publication. These dry docu-
ments will make our paper dull to the young
reader, but it is important that every one should
know the laws, and this is the only proper meth
cd OF distributing them to the people. We
shall probably commence with the Laws next
week
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Rain.-It is useless to tell our own folks tina,
it don't do anything else but rain now a DAYS
because they already know tit is alike use.
less to tell other folks about it, because they all
have the same disagreeably cold, chilly, wet
weathcr-hence We say nothing about it. The
River is going right up, but we are not scared
our bluffs arc zoo feet high!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Fruit Tress.-J. A. Brown, the man who
sells little blacksmith shops-opposite the Yves.
tern Hotel in McGregor, has the agency fol-
Doolittle d Hardings Iowa-rased fruit trees
We saw few specimens of Apples Trees at
Browns that were remarkably fine; they were
raised Oh the open prairie in Delaware Coun.
ty, about 40 miles from this place, and there is
no doubt but they can stand any winter that car
be invented. Call at Brow ms store and make ar
the trees are four years old and as thrifty as
one of our native co:ton-woods.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Dreadful Casuahy.-A COW recently died in
Virginia and upon examination of the stomach
there were found several ten-penny nails, two
buckles, sundry hairpins, one breast-pin, part O.
q tortoise-shell comb, a lot of hooks 4 eyes
and several segments of a circle of crinoline
The poor creature had probably swallowed {
milkmaid.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

New Millinery Store.-I'he ladies will of
course read Miss Kingsley's advertisement,
and avail themselves of the opportunity offered
to purchase Millinery Goods, &C., and though
It's said that beauty unadorncd, is adorned
the most" yet we know the good taste of our
fair friends in McGregor, will prompt them to
make proper selections from the large assert
ment of fancy goods now awaiting their inspec-
ton at the new Millinery Store, in the Empire
Block, Main street.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

I'D In recommending DR.. Bakers Pain
Panacea, We do not mean that it is specific
in all cases, snd mover fails, and that all those
who use it will never die. We can honestly
assert that it has been used in thousands of
families who were suffering under the different
diseases for which it is recommended and that
in every one, entire satisfaction has been Civ
en- In most Of them, such was the happy eff
feet of it that they could but saw the cure was
truly wonderful, it having not only cured their
pains, but saved them large OUTLAWS for doctors
bills
For sale by Hoffman, Benton g. Co., Nc
Oregon, and agents in every town in the coun-
ty.
See ad ,ertisement nsDwI
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Ne~s-starks d kellogg are in receipt of a
large invoice Of st. Louis and New Orleans
goods fresh and cheap. Western Merchants
and town customers will find these bachelor
tradesman as smooth as oil. as plain as charity
and as honorable as virtue herself Speaking
Of bachelors, reminds us that we heard young
lady observe the other day that "this town had
more bachelor merchants than the law allowed"
We suppose she had reference to the Marriage
License Law!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

cT Gov. Thos. Ford, of Ohio, long known
as powerful political speaker. has been con-
verted in the revival. On Wednesday last, he
appeared at the Union prayer meeting in Co.
lumbus, and made a statement which is repor-
ted as follows: He remarked that for long
years, the world had been his master for it he
had lived to it he had given his strength and
heart. But now he had chosen another aud a
better master, the Lord Jesus Christ. He spoke
with humility of his unworthiness. and ascribed
his hope of salvation wholly to the grace of God.
He said that when first he yielded his heart
to Christ. he felt inclined to keep the matter to
himself and the circle of his most intimate
friends. But soon his conversion was published
in the papers, and lie then felt that he had no.
tice served upon him, that, not only Gods eye.
but the eyes Of the world were upon him that
it would be his duty in all his ways to exem-
plify the power and blessedness Of the religion
of the Gospel. He was determined henceforth
to bear testimony for Christ and live for his
glory. Mr.. Ford's manner was earnest, but
subdued and humble and his address brought
tears to many eyes.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

" M. Thompson, ESQ.,, our Monona fiiend'
is hereby informed that we got our information
in relation to the election for Township Board
of Education, of Hon. Alonzo Brown, the Co
Superintendent. We do not youch for it's COR
rectness, but our authority is unquestionable.
Mr.. Brown will doubtless post the Townships
up before the election.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

We learn that Hon. F. Rodman our late
Representative, is about to remove from Gut
tenburs to Rossville, Allamakee Co, Iowa.
The Almakee folks will find Mr.. Rodman a
valuable addition to their social and business
circles.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

GUTENBERG received majority of Three
Hundred and thirty-two votes.
For Superintendent Of Common Schools
ALoNzo BRowN received Seventeen Hundred
! and forty lone votes, R. r. Read One Hundred
nineteen votes and H. c. Martin Twenty one
votes Alonzo Bro,cn is elected.
o. w. CRARY, County Judge,
Gutenberg, April 18th. 1858.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Ri0er Ne,cs.-IAe War Eagle.-The Clerks
Of the War Eagle have kindly furniihedns with
a memoranda of her last trip, and with St.
Paul papers in advance of the mail. The Of
ticers of the War Eagle are: w. II. Gabbert,
Captain. Clerks-Messrs. Coffin and Young.
Mate-Perry Holland. Pilots-John 7. Noel,
A. s. Martin, Engineers--T. Dodge, Z. c.
Peck.-Galena Courier.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

The Ware Houss.-.The embargo on our Ware
House Is taken off, Mr.. Stafford the lessee hav.
ing arrived and commenced to receive freight
This will be grateful news to most of the Mer.
chants westward. MI. Stafford is agent for the
NV Express Co. and for the Illinois Central
Railroad
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

Ne1 Store.-D. S. Cooke at Munson's old
stand has just arrived in town with beautiful
assortment Of Goods. His stock is extensive
in the Dry Goods line. and when the mud be.
comes more waole-a-ble we expect to see The
ladies of McGregor and surrounding country
carrying away the fancies which Cookies taste
has selected Tor them
Mr.. Cooke will tell his own story next
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

North McGrcgor.-We meant to talk about
our North addition this week, but We are not
we'll posted. The Ware -house Of Hoxsie IL
Sons is finished, and the business of exporting
-four and grain and Of importing goods has
commenced aattcringly for the season. Build
ings are going up. excavations are procee ding
on an extensive scale, and there is no longer
any doubt of the success of North McGregor
as business point. KEEN of Clayton is Ire-
pairing to build Foundry there in the carly sum.
MGR.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
OF all the thousands and millions whic

or all the thousands and millions which the great
destroyer, Consumption, has gathered to the tomb
every single case began with cold If this had been
attended to all might have been well but being neg
lected under the fatal dcu>ion that it would
itself of, transferred its deadly action to the sub
tubernacles Although difficult to cure at this stage
of the disease, yet there is abundant testimony that
Halls Basam for the lungs has restored to health
patients who have been given up by physicians as
incurablc Hoffman Benton Il Co., agents for Its
sale. 49wl
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

DR.. CHRISTIES AGUE BALSAM is the best remedy
for the permanent of Chs and Fever, Fever and
Ague Dumb Ague, and all malarious dieases incident
to this climate.
1t has never been known to fail when the directions
have been strictly followed. 1t is purely Vegetable
Compound, cotaining neither Arsenic, Quinine,
Strychnine any thing of a poisonous dclcterious
nature 1t has has had for years. the largest sales
any remedy, for specific disease, offered to the
public
1t has attainedts immense popularity through its
own merits its great power in curing disease,-its
singular harmlessness and freedom from its hurtful
ingrediments 1t can be taken by the helpless infant
and always with benefit. Thousands in every State in
the Union where the disease prevails have realized
will testify to its Balsamic and curative powers Price
one dollar per bottle, or bottles for S..
For sale by Hoffman Benton 4 Co. Mc(iregor me 4
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

MONSTER BANK-It is proposedby somebody
in New York to fuse into one institution all the
corporate banks in New York City. There are
fifty -four of them, with an aggregate capital Of
sixty five millions. The idea is to centralize in
New York all the financial business movements
OF the country by means Of this one great en-
CINE.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21
Yours,
CARRoLroN, CARROLL Co.. ONO
March 90 1919

Mr.. John Mooay-Dear Sir :-"There is
something very strange that has been going on
at John Davis's. Their tin and brass-ware
have been smashed into strange shares some
of it has been done while the family were sit.
hands. Their knives and forks and spoons
have been broken by the same invisible power.
Their wearing apparel has been burnt and torn
in singular manner. The shoes have been
taken off the children's feet while laying in the
cradle and burnt and in fact they have scarcely
any thing left to Put their backs their bibles
have been partly torn and partly burnt. Now
sir, account for this and let me known in your
next letter.
4
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More Snop-We are indebted to II. Snow,
Esq, of the Usage lo,oan, for a hurried call
while on his way to Lyons. Hiram is pleas
ant companion, good democrat, (barrin his
Lecomption notions) and in company with our
friend Hutchins he gets up very able and
ell-rrinted paper. We are not surprised at
this visit-the weather is cool enough for any
thing in the frost line. We notice that Sno,r,
though not plenty physically, Stayed US slightly
at game of Billiards shortly after his arrival.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-21

cB Fourteen persons were killed at the
moment, or have since died of injuries receiv.
ed at the time Of the attempt to assassinate
Louis Napoleon, for which Pierri and
Orsini were guillotined at Paris on the l4th
ult.