davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
Silas Wright's Wealth.

silas wright's Wealth.
The Daily Wisconsin, edited by Craner. for
merly Of Albany, speaking of the wealth of the
most eminent American statesmen, conc ludes
lis list with the following reference to Silas
Wright
silas Wright, with his estate of $4,000, was
really Weather than many others are with
100000. He owed no man anythiny; he met
his obligations with the utmost promptness, and
never INDUCED in any luxury that he could not
pay for. He was model of Republican sim.
plicity. 1t should also be understood that he
was not mean in saving money.
There was something glorious in witnessing
great statesman like Silas Wright never ask.
ing pecuniary favor, or even accepting one,
yet possessing only an income that could SUD.
port him and his wife in frugality. When he
was elected Governor of the State of New
York, he was known to be too POOR to furnish
his house. His rich friends got together and,
without his knowledge, made up subscription,
which was rendered to him as a gift, i'll order
to flu, nish his mansion. This he respectfully
hut kindly declined, saying with true Roman
grandeur that he could not consent to receive
such favor from any one-even from his
most esteemed friends-he was elected by the
peoI lie to be Governor of the State of New
WIN, anu he Co:istutFeu IL MS imperative du-
ty to live onwhatever income the people Nae
appended to that Office, and he did live on
that income while he was Governor, in good
style but with no oStentation. Such an exam
fe. on the part of so eminent man as he was,
is one Of these precious legacies that the young
men Of the present day should bear in mind
az no true greatness can ever be achieved so
long as they are the recuniary slaves of even
their nearest friends. When a rublic man re.
ceives favors that he can not repay. he loses
that sturdy independence so essential to use.
fulness and an enduring poi ularity. olive
within your incomes'i is more important to one
who aims to be an influential and useful states.
man. than any other maxim.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

The Herbert Suicide Woman not IN I've
have competent authority for denying the truth
ofthe statement that ~ lady poured into his
wife's mind recital Of the worst features OF his
life in the usual exaggerated gossip" The
reckless manner and impetuous temper of Her.
bert himself, it is understood, served to arouse
undue suspicious in the mind of his wife. who,
Of her own accord. deliberately made applica-
lions to few Of his personal friends among
gentlemen. in this city, whose frank and truth.
full declarations doubtless led to their subse-
quent separation. We make this correction If
an apparently unimportant statement. in order
TO remove the impression that lady is at the
bottom Of the difficulty Mercury.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

1'AN. Y. correspondent Of the Charleston
Courier says that John Dean is enjoying .'hia
own Mary Ann in New York, while the
''stern parent" Mr.. Boxer. has gone 70 Eu-
rope. leaving them not single cred" By
accident saw John Dean too. As was NJ.
ported, he is a marker to the warehouse de.
partmeDt in the custom house. The pay fol
marker is $50 per month, payable every two
weeks. saw the original. genuine, simon
pure John Dean sign his name and take his gas
this morning.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
Republican Convention.

Republican Convention will be holden ct Garnavllo
the l2h day OF June 1858 for the purpose Of elect
ing delegates to the State Convention and also dele
gates to attend the District Convention whenever the
same may be holden.
Also to put In nomination Candidate for the ONCE
Of Clerk Of the District Court of Clayton county and to
transact such other business a. may properly come
before the Convention.
The ratio OF representatives will be delegate for
every twenty-five Republican votes cast for Governor at
the late State Election and delegate for each
cess fractional number Of votes greater than half
Of twenty-five
Giving however each Township ct least one delegate
and one vote.
Clayton Go. journal please correct.
J. T. STONEMAN,
T. II. WILLIAMS,
Central Committee.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

nH- In Ohio and Indiana, where Bakers Pain Pan
acea has been long in use as indispensable in every
family "a their bread and meat In saving Of doctors
bills can be estimated by Thousands Of dollars year
y No family will be without It after once having tried
its wonderful pain curing qualities.
Who will suffer pain one single hour when he can be
almo n.tsntly cured by the OF one twenty-five
cent bottle, Give 1t fair trial. and you don't ind
it to be all it Is recommended back to the agent and
get your money refunded. For sale by Hoffman, Ben
ton L Co., in McGrsgor and by agents everywhere.
See advertisement.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Up the Mississippi.-A steamer appropriately
named the North Star. succeeded in ascending
Sank rapids on the Sd inst. These rapids are
some so miles above st. Paul. The steamer
having got over them, forthwith started for
Pakegama, some tsco hundred miles farther up
1t was Mr.. Nicollets opinion ''that steamboats,
of light draught might navigate the Mississip..
pi IS high as Sandy Lake, about two hundred
miles above Saint Anthony. and in some sea.
sons even As high a. Kabiken rapids, about
three hundred miles above Saint Anthony
The North Star seems to intend investigating
the question practically.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

The Battle bet,ceen the Siour and Chippescas
at Shakopee.-Our account published yester.
day, comprises everything Of importance, in
reference to the battle between the Sioux and
Chippewas at Shakopee, ON Thursday morning
last.
The Chippewas numbered 176 warriors,
while the total number of the Sioux, con-
sisting Of portions of SHAKopEE's and BLACK
Doc . band 3 amounted to IS warriors. At
about five in the morning, the Chippewas sur.
prised Sioux fishing in the river, opposite
Major MURpHY's farm. The Sioux was killed
and scalI ed.
The alarm was Immediately given at the
Sioux encampment, when party crossed to
the north side of the river, on MuRPHYs ferry
A running fight, lasting for over an horr, took
place in the bottom. The two parties shelter
ed themselves in the bush, in true Indian style,
and killed and wounded each other; 8 Oppor-
tunities offered.
Three Sioux were killed. and fourteen
wounded. four of whom It is believed cannot
survive. The wounded Sioux are under the
care OF Drs. WAKEFIELD and WIEsER of Sha-
kopee.
killed, and Ave wounded.
1t seems to be fully demonstrated that the
United States officials are unable to Put stop
to these ARRAYS between the Siuox and Chip e.
was. We hore, therefore. in view Of this fact
that the State administration will put efficient
measures, to compel the savages to remain
peaceabie. Treaties between the two tribes,
having for their object cessation Of the war.
fare existing between them, have proved OF
little effect: Why not mete out to the Sioux or
the Chippewa who murder each other in pop
ulous districts. the same measure Of Justice al.
lotted to the civilized murderer-if murderer
can be called civilized. If the Sioux and
Chippe was engaged in the recent murders at
Shakopee, could he arrested. tried. convicted
and executed, under our Stale laws, we think
the ardor of the two tribes to carry ON murder
by the wholesale, would materially abate.-,S.
Paul Pioneer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

FROM UTAH.-Sr. LOUIS June 3-The con,n,ap d;np
ocer at Fort kearney has received information from
Gov Cumming in effect, that he had been expelled
from sait Lake city, and that the Mormons
and determined resist the army to the last and re-
9uesting COL Monroe to push speedily posi-
bic
This information was received at Fort Kearney
through mail brought by messenger to whom L
was communicated verbally for lack of time.
Col. Hoffmans command was met 20 miles beyond
Fort Laramie. He had encountered snow three feet
deep and lost many animals ALI the streams were
very high.
The Peace Commissioners had passed Fort Laramie
and were obliged to swim the Platte at the latter
1t reported that the troops ut camp Scott were
living on mule meat.
No official intelligence received at Fort Kearney
but the authority for the foregoing is
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

rThieves of the Claude Duval and Paul
CliEoad school are generally becoming play.
- 80. !, hst sAAasiaaas1y wr hss~< At arAln-r
For instance, gentleman of this order en-.
tered the house Of William Echois. Esq, OF
Huntsville, Ala, and not finding any money;
scorned all such triAes al watches, g., and
contented himself with stealing ring from
the finger of sleeping young lady. The
lady is fully impressed with the belief, from a
peculiar feeling of her lips, that he was hand
some young rascal who first robbed and then
kissed her.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
Attest: J. r. JARRETT, Recorder.
AN ORDINANCES regard to obstruction of Streets.

AN ORDINANCEin regard to obstruction Of Streets.
SEC. fst. Be IL ordained by the To,vn Council of
AsGrgor That any person persons obstructing the
free Of any street, alley sidewalk with posts
have any building encroaching any street, alley
sidewalk, shall be subject to fine Of not than
five dollars, and liable to fine Of not than five
dollars for each days neglect in removing the obstruc
ton after being notified by the town council to
the same.
Any persons obstructing any alley street
sidewalk above and shall refuse move such OBJ
structon shall be removed BY the authority Of the
town council and at the expense Of the person per-
sons owning or having charge ofthe same
SEC I'd. Amy person depostng any dirt, rock, any
other article in any street, alley sidewalk without
the consent Of the town council shall the same
within twcntyfonx hours g shaA b Rn3ishsd hE AAne
Passed May 25th, 1855.
A. E.. WANZER, Mayor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Gold.-While our exchanges are all talking
Of the gold excitement in the counties west Of
US, we beg leave to inform them that We have
got gold-mine in Clayton County also.
We were informed by . gentleman Of this
city that he WAS out near the place last week
and was told by one of the parties who had
visited the "diggings' that near one hundred
dollars worth of the dust was taken from .
small ravine three miles from Strawberry Point,
some of the pieces weighing as high a. $3.50.
How much profit will result from this discovery
We are not prepared to say, but even if gold
should be found TO exist in large quantities in
Iowa, We shall not feel as bad about it as the
New Y. Tribune appeared to some few days
since when it pronounced "woe' upon this
State, because gold had been found within it,
borders.
We would advise all our friends who have
employment, to remain where they are, but if
there are any who are idle, a trip to the
"mines' could be of no great injury, and might
result in benefit.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
Latest News.

No mails dncs Saturday; Rail roads not to BE- de-
pended upon In high water.
Wisconsin river ten miles wide.
Mississippi still rising.
No rain for the last 30 hours.
Great Protean Rotunds will be open this afternoon
and evening.
Wheat in New York on the 4th, was in good demand,
sales 10000 bushels from 80 to $500. Better feeling
in the produce market generally.
No further news from the Col.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Cradles Of Great Men.-Daniel Webster's
father made cradle for little Dan out of pine
log. with an axe and auger, and Lewis Cas- was
rocked by his staid mother in q second hand
sugar trough.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

The Col-The Senior Editor has not yet re-
turned, but is expected on Saturday next, when
he will have q stock of news on hand, in rsla-
tion to Washington affairs and government
officials, that will be of interest to all.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

u Our friends will notice among our new
advertisements the card of Akin g. Parker, a
new Medical firm. DR.. Parker comes among
US with the best of recommendations from citi-
zens of Platteville. Wis, where he has been in
practice, and is introduced by letter from DR..
Geo. w. Eastman of that place, to Messts.
Jones e. Bass who advises them to employ him
when needing the services Of Physician. Mr..
Bass desires US to say that he is acquainted
with DR.. Eastman, and knows him to be =
Physician in good standing.
We have no doubt the firm will be we'll pat
ronized, as the former success Of Doct. Akin h
we'll known, and establishes himas a physician
worthy of confidence.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

e~"Would you like to subscribe for Dick.
ems " Household Words T. inquired . somber
looking magazine agent.
sHouseh0ld words have played the Dickens
with me long enough" was the feeling reply
of the henpecked husband.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

pA Yankee, being asked by . Russian the
boundary of his country. said:
1T 10 bounded on the north by the Aurora
Borsalis, and the south by the day Of judg-
Ment."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

The RIGHT OF sEARcH.-The Washington Union,
IN speaking OF the right Of searching American ves els
by vessels Of other powers, says:
we would as soon think of discussing the question
whether justice and truth should be I'll in Che
admin ration OF the law, the assumed right of v.i
taon or search 20 far As American ships concern
ed The ocean is the common highway OF the nations
and the ships of each recognized state the family
flags.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

- The Riveri rising yet. and if tie rains
esntinue. will be - high a. has been known for
ysass. although It i not yet within two feet Of
where il was fous weeks ago.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
CLAYTON City Priee Current.

Clayton City Price Current.
Wheat, Is to SO cents. Oats, Is esnts.
Corn, 81 cents. Barley, rs cents.
Flour, $S,25 to $50, per Dbl.
Amount Of Produce shipped from Clayton City during
last week.
20l3 Bbls. Of Flour. 1890 sacks, wheat.
1905 sacks Of -four. 1884 sacks oats.
$50 sacks bran. lilo sackS barley
The average amount Of grain brought to Clayton
City amounts 10 $500 Bu.hsls per day.
June 7, 1858.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

UA loafer who had been fined several
weeks in succession for getting drunk. coolly
proposed to the judge that he should take him
by the year at q reduced rate.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Westher-We had three fine days last week,
but on Sunday night another refreshing rain
visited US, accompanied with about MS much
lightning and thunder as is common on such
occasions.
The lightning was one continual flash for
hours, the thunder not very loud, but incessant
A great quantity of water fell, which with the
amount previously on hand will prevent very
serious drouth for the present.
On account of the recent rains, tue mails
have been very irregular, and we are not in re-
ceipt Of as great variety of news a. usual.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
Telegraph to the Pacific.

Senator Douglas has introduced bill into
Congress providing for the construction of
line Of telegraph from the Mississippi 10 the
Pacific, which authorizes the Post NJ .ster Gen
eral to contract for ten years. from the compile
ton Of the telegraph line, with Henry O'kie-
ly, J. Steel, Jr., and Tai. p. Shaffner. and
their associates or assigns to transmit all
messages sent by the United States Govern
ment for $4,000 per annum; provided, that
if said business exceed the above sum at the
rates charged for private business. the said
contractors are to be paid for such excess at
the rates aforesaid. The said contractors shall
have the right to select the routes for the tele.
graph line, from the Mississippi river to Cali
f0rnia, and to connect by branch lines to Rock
Island, Illinois, Memphis, Tennessee; and
Vicksburgh, Mississippi. They are also to
have the right Of way for one hundred feet in
width for the said line, and to have the right
of pre-emption to three hundred and twenty
acres Of land for each telegraph stockade sta
tion-those stations not to he nearer tc each
other, on an average, than ten miles and for
connecting by telegraph with the capitals OF
Oregon, Washington, Utah. New Mexico, or
of any other Territory which may hereafter be
organized, the said contractors may construct
branch lines to each or all of then and all
rights and immuni,ies granted, and privileges
secured from the government by this act tor
the main line. shall be applicable to such
branch line or lines, except that the Govern
ment is only to pay for such business as it may
transmit. The bill also provides that Govern.
ment business shall have precedence over all
other business, and in time of war the Presi-
dent may exercise supervision over all MESA
ges,to such extent as the public interest may
require. The President is also authorized TO
loan said contractors arms belonging to the
United States, to equip the men at the teie'
graraph stockade stations, taking 81 1ono', with
time during the construction of the line, the
Government shall establish stockades for the
protection or maintenance Of the telegraph
against deprcd.tions of the Indians or others
| then the contractors shall send the Govern
| ment business on the wires. free Of all charge
| not to exceed the amount Of seventy thousand
dollars annually.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Dr.. CHRIsrrs's AGuE BALsAM.--Dr d. NJ. Hut
Crimson, a prominent physician Of Cleveland, Ohio,
writes, June 9th, 1857
you are still engaged in the distribution Of
Ag,se Balsam," and il Is with much pleasure that
give my testimony to its superative merits Having
been for one-fourth of century engaged In combating
the ellis which flesh is heir to- and had no small ex.
perience in the character and treatment Of Fever and
Ague, Chill Fever, &C. &C. and diseases ofhke charac
ter peculiar to this and the Western States generally
and ss druggist, hsve also become acquainted with
most Of the Patent Medicines of the day, and would
unhesitatingly place your Basam among the first Of
its order and of the best for which Is designed
In fact haze knocn it fail of fulfilling all that
claimed to do. among the large list OF customers
have furnished with this invaluable compound.
For sale by Hoffman, Benton & Co., McGrcgor ns64
WOODLAND CREAM-s pomade for identifying the
hair-hghly perfumes, superior to any French article
imported and for half the price. For dressing ladies
hair it has equal, giving # bright glossy appear.
ancc It causes genlemens hair to curl in the most
natural manner. It removes dandruf, always giving
the half the appearance Of being fresh sbampooned-
Price only fifty cents None genuine npiess signed
Proprietors of the "Balm Of Thousand Flowers"
The Trade supplied by BROWER & VAN DuZER
sole agents Prairie du Chen and McGregor 1y4s
WHITE TEETH pERT6MED BREATH, and beau
tful complexion, can be acquired by using the Baln
would remain under the curse of sagreeable breath
when by using the "Balm Of Thousand Flowers" as
dentrice would not only render it sweet but lesve TIN
| teeth As wnte as alaDaSVeTs many pcEsOuS 10 uO
know their breath is bad and the Is SO delicate
their friends would never mention It. Beware Of coun
terfeits. Be sure each bottle is signed
FETRIDGE & CO., Y.
For sale by all druggists. ly4S
Advertisement.
OHIO STATE AND UNION LAW CoLLEGR.-This insti
tuition has been removed to Cleveland Ohio. Degree
are legally conferred and Students upon Graduating
may be admitted to practice.
For Circulars, address at Cleveland,
N. A. KING, Secretary.
February %; 1s5Sh72
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

pPhilosophers say that shutting the eyes
makes the sense OF hearing more acute.
wag suggests that this accounts for the many
closed eyes seen in our churches on Sundays.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
Democratic Convention

Democratic Convention will be held at Garnavillo,
p.,nrav lime 18TH at O'Clock p H. for the purpose
Of eectng delegates to attend the District Convention
whenever the same is held.
Also for c,ecting delegate to attend the State Con-
xeution and to nominate a candidate for the once OF
CLERK of th District Court Of Clayton County, and to
transact ouch other business as may properly come
befo.e ths Convention. BY order ofthe COMMITTEE
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09
AN ORDINANCE regulating drayagc. ).

AN UKFINHNVE regulating drayagc.
SEC. LIST. Be it Ordained By the T0pn council OF
McGrgor, That any person drayng in the town Of Nc
Gregor sha pay license Of One Dollar per month. Any
person draying without such license shall be liable
fine ofnot more than five dollars for each odense. Any
drayman receiving more than twenty cents for single
load within the limits town shall forfeit his license
SEC I'd. Any drayman suffering his horse (when not
IN use) to remain loose in the streets shah be Liable
q fine of One Dollar.
Passed May 28th, 1858.
A. E. WAIVER, Mayor.
Attest: J. r. JARRETT, Recorder.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Democratic CospeRti0n.-Our friends will
please bear in mind that Convention b 70 be
held at Garnavillo on Sat. the 18th June, and
all interested, be sure to attend, Is business of
importance Is 70 be transacted.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Fruit Sssnd.-All who like good Apples and
other fruits, besides Small Beer and wholesome
refreshments, will call At the little stand near
the Ferry Landing where they will find Master
Charley Worden, who will wait upon you in
the most approved style.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

uPnnters toast-"W oman; the fairest work
of creation-the edition being extensive, lot
no man be without copy"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

Edtors-We we're favored on Friday last,
with call from Mr.. Hutchins, Editor Of the
North Iowan, Usage, and from the short &C.
quaintance formed, pronounce him young
man Of the fright stripe" to take well in wes-
tern town at all events we had a good time
with him while here, and hope to soon have the
pleasure of meeting him again.
M. somerby Of the viroqua Times, Wis,
also called upon US, and is man after our own
heart, Is he is determined to have pay for his
work, no matter for whom it is done. He was
out on collecting tour, and knows how to talk
to delinquents. Success attend him.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-09

A LCOHOL AND BURNING FLUID, by the barre
IA or Gallon at
NEWELL'S BOOK d DRUG STORE
McGreecr, March 3, ls58n78