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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

ForeERv ny 4 Dos.-A large dog had be- n
accustomed to Get bits of money from his mas
ter to GO to meat stall to get his lunch of fresh
master gave GroNler piece of white ra~er on
which was IN order for the meat. The deg. af-
ter much urging carried it to the meat stall and
received his food and for several days, when,
thinking one piece Of rarer was as good as
another, he would pick mp pieces of white paper
and carrying them to the stall without apply
ingfto his master 1t WAS not long before a
long bill came from the meat dealer, who had
such confidence in the dog, that he lid not think
70 look at the paper, and the dog himself was
very fat. No arrest was made aud the dog oc
cupies assresrectable a position in society as
ever-Rangor Union. E.....-..-, ~,
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Er,,;, of (,1Id FeIlo,.s. 1T has been suppOs.

Origin of Odd Feilo,cs.--It has been suppos-
ed by many. that the origin of the society Of
Odd -Fcllows-or rather the organization OF
that association-was of coml aratively modern
date. They will be some what lriscd, how.
ever says Cincinnati. Times, "to learn that its
origin datesns far back rs the time cf Nero.
and was established by the Roman soldiers in
the year of SIS. AT that time they were called
"Fellow Citizens The present name was
given them by Tits Caesar. twenty -four years
afterwards; and they were so-called from the
singular character Of their meetings, and from
their knowing each other by night or day by
means of mystical signs and language. AT the
same time he presented them with disr cnsa.
ton, engraved on a plate of gold, bea;ing diff
fcrent eIrblems of mortality. in the fifth cen
fury the order was established in the Spanish
domn;ons, and in Portugal in the sixth cent?
nv. 1t did not reach France and England unit
the eleventh century. twas tlen established
in the latter country by John De Neville, who
assisted by five Knights from France, 70: med /
Grand Lodge in London. This an.ient frater
| nifty has now lodges in every quarter of th'
globe and, by its usefulness and benevolen
character, commands the respect and counter
ance of all who are acquainted with its natur
and rurE oses.' Those upon whose information
reliance may be placed, give credit to Baltimor
for fist introducing Odd Fellowship into III
United States, and to Grand Sire 1homa
Wilde, still living among us, belongs the hon
| or--Baltimorc Patriot. a.ats
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13
ALE. FRu1rs.-Woo liscroft is d

ALE, FRu1rs.-Wooliscroft is daily
receiving goods in his line. His sales
for the Fall and Winter, far exceed his
anticipations; but like every other man
who is doing well, David wants to do
better. His Chicago Ale is the most
agreeable and wholesome drink kept on
sale and is establishing a reputation
throughout the country that will induce
a large demand for, it in the spring. W.
has some very fine apples by the bushel
or barrel; also Crackers from GAINESVILLE,
Candies, Cheese, Liquors of all kinds
and most excellent article of Cider.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

"Unha7py ireland" no Longer. of the
Dublin pape.s Thus raises a OF grateful
c>ultaton over the Present condition of Irc--
land: - hM ~
n "TTe can hardly be grateful enough for the
high position Our own Ireland holds. Here no
banks have storped rayment-lay, by wisely
assisting trade, they are paying unheard of livi-
dends, No manufacturing establishments have
failed, throwing out Of employment numerous
hands. The storm reached us and then passed
over, leaving us unscathed. Possibly, us We
are deprived of the profits resulting from the
gigantic factories. so also are we free from their
fluctuations Probably the terrible lessons
which Our country learned at so fearful price
in former visitiions wrought their effect, and
we are wiser and better men. Thanks be to
God, cur haryests were great. What trade VIC
have is steady; our people have abundant work
| the neccssarits of life are cheap. We arc in
formed that thousands OF our pcasantyy, who
left our famine stricken land some years ago
are threatening to retarn. Let them come they
will be welcome. We shall find work for ALI
Glad, only too glad. shall We be II in the western
land they sought and now fly from, they have
learned industry and prudence. ,.rsr .
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

Mc0regor Market,

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1853.
Corrected weekly ~ HOFFMAN BENTON 4 CO.
Wholesale Grocers h Drusgists.l
EXCIIANGE-On N. York 5-en Chicago lon
Milwaukee,. &At&@lsH " #N #Es '-.|
Gold buy ingat g. selling at No iscoantlng At either
bank. Shiuplastcrs not received ON deposit.
PRODUUE-Whcat 40 to As. Flour :" 90 per
sack Oats 20 to g. Barley SO. Potatoes 40 A. Hay
10 CO.. Corn 25. . ...s adj. s--.-. ..... q .-., 81.
PROVISION - Pork nominal Hams 10 to H.
Lard 20. Butter 20. Cheese, W. H., u H. Eggs 20.
Fat Cattle, gross &c. Fat Sheep SO to % per head
Beef by the quarter to 9. Round Hogs 8 to q.
FRUITs-Grccn Apples s. 80 por bbl Lemons - per
| box. Dried Apples IL l-2. fpga
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Muscavadc, 10 IL 70 II Il
Reid yellow l2 10 to IL 12 Crushed ~ IL to 10
Powdered Is to H. MOiasscs 90 to 20, GAL syrup ~
TO Is. Rio Cocc Is IL to II H. Tea, y. H., - 70 90
Black so to IS Soap IL 10 Z. Candles, Taliow II l3
| Salt per Dbl 3 so, fine: Is coarse. s~g-r -
FIsII-Mackcrel, half bbt., 50 too 50 Cod IL
! to I White S SO. ..,-s. &c.
oiLs-Iard IS to so Whale 20 tot 50; Lis
| seed 10 to 20.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 5. Green Hides 2, dry g. ros 20
to 49, Wood 3 SO. Turpcntinc s.. White Lead TO -
LUMBER, Ii to IS Lath 90 to % Shingles
| to 90. e
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13
Mrs. Senato Douglas -Wcqiote the follow

Mrs. Se',Ror DOuglas.-Wcquote the follow
ing passage from Washington letter rrinted
in the Cincinnati enquirer"
81 called On Senator Douglas last evening
for a short time, and found him busy in his stu.
dy trankng copies of his speech all over the
Union. Diligently engaged in directing the
speeches as they were frankcd was Mrs. Doug
las, radiant and beautiful in her elegant even.
ing attire. Sic wrote ap;dlT bold, firm hand
which evinccd energy and decision Of charac,
ter, while she carried on a part of the CONVEX
sation at the same time. She is truly a very
beautiful lady in form and figure, with coun
tcnancc expressive not only of intellect and
energy, but affection and pure womanly SYM
pathies. She has evidently the mind to inves
ligate and comprehend questions Of politics
for me of her remarks exhibited considerable
feeling concerning the position Of Kansas af
fairs. A gentleman had just brought in some
three hundred names of citzt ms Of Cincinnati
and she proceeded at once to direct to each
copy of her husbands snccch, while Mr.. Doug
las added his frank. Those who receive tn
speeches will, therefore. have q specimen o
the chirography of Mr. and Mrs. Tougias."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

~ p. Eanks as Financier Tho Wash ng-
ton correspondent of the Boston Post, abiding
to Mr.. Banks resignation of his scat in Con-
gress to take the guhernatorial chair of Massa-
chusctts, says: "Mr. Bhpks will 60. and will
return no more,-haviug first. l understand,
dra,rn full pay for the session, under the joint
resolution lately passed. He manages thus to
Get years salary for about four weeks SER
vice! No wonder he didn't resign before
His lolding on made Ijusta diff renee of $4,000
in his pocket-no mean sum in hard times. He
will now 60 on drawing his salary as Governor
of Massachusetts for the same period he has
actually been paidnss member of Con rcss.",
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CORRESPONDRNCE.
For the Mort low, rne'.
VERNON sPR1rd3s.

vERNor SPRINGS is situated nlar tho head
waters Of the Turkey River in Inward County
in the center of the County Moth & South e.
three miles from the eastern linz. The Town
is laid oct in Beautiful Valley, through which
meanders fine rivcl,t which tises from the
Springs which the Town takes Us name-the
Town was laid out in May 1856 but The Lands
in the vicinity were rot in marEet. title was
not obtaincd until in August following. When
title was ottanel, the County Judge Withheld
from the proprietors Until Jan'y, lso7,-which
with ether circumstances of Ike nature, ire
vented the Town for awhile from going ahead
with Tie rapiGiiy which charactcrizes ives
tern towns lav;ng fine locations Fo,
the last year the growth Of the Place has been
heal,hy-among many other important improve
ments. an excellent FIGURING Mill has been lut
in operation through the indefadgable energy
of the Proprietor Mr.. A. II. Harris, who has
had to struggle not only, against the great in
convenience of want of ready funds in these
hard times, but against the opposing influence
of rivalry. The Mill is pronounced, by Judges
to be one of the best in the State of the size
it contains two rrn of patent French Burr
and the Mill Wright arc still at work putin,
in Saw, Lath, and Single machinery.
The Mill Wright Mr.. Wm. Geenleaf q
Vermont, is entitled to great credit for the Nc
chanicism Displayed in the execution of til
work as also for his entire devotion to 1.-THE
also PRACTICAL Miller and isat present runnini
the Mill. ..-.. ...
There has recently been large amount G
cal ital added to the interest of the place
which together with its superior natural advar
tages must soon make it the first inland Tow
of Northern Iowa. fine Hotel with lars
) and commodious stone stable is kept by Ge
w. Irwin Esq. late of III.
The original proIrietors are A. H. Harri
S. F. Gilchrist, DR.. JAS II. Bowers, and J.
S, hoonmake-. b.
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The Pioneer ays there are over seven Mil
lions Of land in Minnesota open to prc-cmp
ton. Will the oppressed people of tho cas-
notice that homescan be got in the fruitful wes
merely for moving ON them 81. ~
The Republican says Mr. James Smith wa,
drowned at w mona on the LIST. Jany. He wa.
coming from Fountain city to Winona on the
river, when he slipped through and floated un
der the ice. He was Of English birth, and
leaves a fam ,ly. i. ~ 81.
w. II. Russell Of the Russell House of De
troit left The Aston House on the 4th Dec. and
and has not Since been heard Of Hell suppos
ed to have become insane or been killed. HI
once ke pit the Capital House at Madison Wis
Mr. Mellen OF, Chicago formerly news
dealer there returned last week after an absence
of three or four years in a ft of partial insani
.ty. His wife surprising him to be dead had
married man named Austin, and the three
are now trying todecide who shall be the wo-
mans husband She legally belongs to the first
but in justice the last man shoald stick to her
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

sF,.n Eg-SG %
Tie Dubuque Riot.---The Iapers Of the Key
City are giving from day to day the testimony
in th.latc Riot case. There is much cetisure
applied to Pros. Attorney Mulkern for an at
TENT on lis part to show undue partiality to
his Irish counflymen. The Germans are a
peaceful people and the Irish are, VIGOROUSLY
fond Of little excitement even though it may
promise a broken head o. two. or some Other
equally Pleasant result The Gainors and theil
noisy companions had no business at the ball
and if We were juryman We would be slow
to convict any man who was repclling an attack
upon his castle. This assumption on the part O
a mob "to break up " hat they can not rartici-
pate in, to come proWling round your house
with tin horns and bells &C., &c, is practiced
too much in our country, and the sooner it il
stoppsd-no matter if there is 2 rioter killed
occasionally--the better will il be for decent
people and for blackguarls also. .. ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

Tile Wcathcr.-Iany. 6, I, and 8 were cold
days but clear and pleasant. Saturday the 9th
was quite warm and the town was honored with
general promenade ofthe Fair. There might
have been 500 on Broadway from 10 till 4 but
it is not probable that there were so many out
at one time. On Sunday it rained very incon-
sideratsly and prevented many f:om attending
Church. On Monday morning light snow on
the ground. On Tuesday clowdy but thawing
and prospect Of rain. The river remains the
same
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

The Truth. Charleston Mer-
cury talks as follows on the Lecomp:on
Constitntion-no man can read that
"free and impartial submission of the
slavery question" as provided for in the
Constitution without agreeing with the
Me,rury in its conclusion
Did the Democracy of the north lend
itself to so gross violation of the Ne
braska Bill?
We lay before our readers this morn
ing the message OF the President of the
United States. 1t is, as was to be expect
ed, an able document, sound in most all
of its positions, and worthy of the Chief
Magistrate Of our great confederated Re-
public. The main point of difficulty
and delicacy is in the affairs of Kansas.
He thinks that the Convention Of Kan
sas, in submitting only the clause in the
Constitution relating to Slavery, has full
filed what he supposes to be the requi-
sition of the Kansas Nebraska act. We
are equally satisfied with the action OF
the Convention. We differ, too, with
the President as to what is submitted to
vote of the people. Whether the clause
in the Constitution is voted out or voted
in, Slavery exists and has guarantee
in the Constitution that it shall not be
interfered with whilst, if the Slavery
party IN Kansas can keep or get the ma
Jori,y of the Legislature, they may oper
wide the door for immigration of slaves
But this, also, is small matter of differ
ence with the President. 1t is enough
for us that he goes with the South in tht
policy of admitting Kansas into thu
Union, with the Constitution she shall
present. whether with or without tn.
Slavery clause. We heartily support
his policy, although we may not agree il
all his reasoning. And, above all, W.
rejoice for the sake ofour old partially
and our advocacy of him before he reach
ed the illustrious dignity cfthe uP resi-
dency, that lie has not soiled his FAM
by identifying it with Walker adT
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

rB The letter Of our Dubuque Correspond
ent arrived too late for last weeks issue, but it
will bear reading yet. We are promised con-
tinuancc Of these favors. We are also expect
ing racy correspondence from New York
during the balance of the winter and perhaps
for longer time. If any body can write US a
spunky, saucy, fresh epistle, he or she will find
it transferred to Or columns with great deal
OF pleasure. But we do not want long disser-
tations about subjects that were worn out be-
fore the Kings daughter discovered Moses in
the bull-rGshes .s ...,. ...s
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DI q D.

FL DE- 80
At MeGregor, on the evening OF "Wednesday. Dee.
S0th, Harriet Jane, wife OF Horace Heaon, L. H. Con-
tractor, Waterbury, Vermont -
The deceased was - years Of age Her shor. resi-
dcncs among aud beg decliaipg health for tho most
Of the time prevented general acquaintance, but
those who knew her speak or her most excellent
woman. We deeply sympathise with the beresyed
husband in this most trying OF all earthly Affections
At Monona, on Friday, Jan. Stli, or typhoid fever,
i. Mathews, aged about IS. lie native Of Ire
land. +'AltFa 4 - 80
In st. Charles, of scarlet fever January LIST. Eliza j.,
daughter of Thomas and Phebe Taguc, aged years.
In ST. Charles City, Dec S0th, Of consumption, Mary
Ann, Hiie OF Barney Corby, aged y.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

FRuITs.-We should have mentioned
before this that O. G. Buck has pur-
chased the Fruit establishment Of Con
ant d. Wilder one door west of Bick-
nell's Hardware store. Buck is ready
to sell you either Bedsteads or Apples.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

AMERICAN HOUSE AT MlLwAUKBE.-The readers OF
the Times will Ilesse notice the Card of j. W. Steari
Proprietor Of the American. We have before spoken
of this House in the highest tcrms and il did no.
while at Milwaukee, would continue to praise it
til they did patronze it, The American is not 'sdis-
played" house at all but its fare is excellent its Clerks
gentlemanly, its Proprietor pleasant and accommo-
dating host, and the prices reasonable. We al
ways stop at the American and the kind attention
bestowed sll its guests renders contcntcd
as though we were at home. a.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

Methodists.-Thc necessary material aid has
been subscribed for the construction Of Me-
thodist Church at McGregor. The work is. to
be commenced Immediately. &c. gsF
us. B. Olmstead has sold out his lumber
yard and rented his Steam Mill at McGgegor
to Porter g. Gilchrist.
UNcwell is expecting to keep a good sup
ply OF printing paper On hand He also has all
the' late Dailics, The N. y Ledger and the
Magazines.
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Il Suggestiom.-W are in receiIt of a, letter
from A: Brown Esq. Of Racine; he is a brother
Of our townsman the Judge, and like the latter,
much interested in the Rail Roads Of the North
West. Mr.. Brown after showing the justice of
our application for Land Grant to the Nc
Gregor Road, and the importance Of forward
ing petitions on the subject, suggests that it
would be an excellent plan for every man who
can write a letter, to address his own Members
of Congress and all others with whom he NAV
be acquainted, and in this way call more parti.
cular attention to it. This is good plan, and
If the the press Of North Iowa will mention it,
We have but little doubt strong voice would
so up from the PEOPLE along the line, TO
sire ngthcn the hands Of our Congressional De-
legation. influential men at Milwaukee can
so us much good in this way. "A LITTER signed
by one man is better than 20 names TO petition.
Let every man then, who would help us,
write at once TO- each Of the Congressmcn he
Knows and urge the inn o.tance and the justice
Of our demand.
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MORE RECENT EVIDENCE.

John f. Hill, Milan, Ind, under date of January Sd
1857, rays 'Your Halls Basam and Bakers Pana-
cea doing wonders in this part of the country, in
curing the diseases that they recommended to
cure. They considered two OF the neces.ares Of
life, by all that have had an opportunity of trying
them So send them along that We may be able to
offer them to all that are afflicted"
For sale in Mctregor, by MERRILL Il BARRON, and
by Agents everywhere. 1wC6
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McGREGOR p. O.

Mail for the East and South closes at o'clock
NJ For the West and North at Z A. NJ.
Office open from Z till 12-from till 6. On sun
days Q till 1913 to 4.
Boxes must be paid for in advance the mail will
be retained.
required. , .......g-.-
A.P. RICHARDSON, +. N.
D. L. FUTILE, Asst.
Nov l6. 1857 SOFT
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WHITE TEETH, PERFUMED BREATH, and beau
tfu complexioh be quired by using the '.Baln
OF u, Thousand flOwers." What lady or gentleman
would remain under The curse of dh agree able breath
when by using the SHAUN OF Fhousand Flowers" q
dentrce, would not only render it sweet but leave the
teeth - white as alaba4cr Many persons do not
know their breath is bad and the subject 4 delicate
their friends would mention it, beware Of eoun.
terfeits. BE sure each bottle is signed
FETRlDGE Il CO, MY.
For sale by ali druggists. Iy4S
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

T-The Prairie Courier and the Decorah
Journal approve the policy Of tic Cabinet on
the Lecom ton question. They are not in re-
ceipt of favors from the Administration, and it
is wrong to say "that no opinion exists On that
side Of the question, unless it is bought"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

Att1niion Printers!-Fhe Newspapers of
Eortherii Iowa and Minnesota not at presentin
cores, o,dencc with q. s. r. Stitisnan, Adyer-
Using Agent at Milwaukee, will forward him a
single copy Of their paper for mutual benefit.
Z Exchanges West and North West will do tie
craft favor by copying this notice. 'f9s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-01-13

The H1SconSln says that "cNe OF the tugs
Lroke through the ice in tie river on Saturday
and that there is now an open channel through,
the city, '.'
The rest of the harness was saved
W. II. Watson formerly Of the Sentinel is ap
pointed Private Secretary to Governor Randall Of
Wisconsin. We met Nj. Watson on one occa
sion, and we were much IMPRESSED with the ur
banty and intelligence which are distinguish
ing characteristics Of the man. If his Sccrctari
al duties are filled as ably as were lis Edito
lial, the State will be honored in his selection
In Oregon there are 26 900 males and but
5000 females. A chance for 10000 old bache
iors if no change occurs to mar the present pros
rect. lsg..-r-- Is F.,i@.ftt.s
A man was recently convicted at the Lcxing-
ton (Mississirp) Circuit Court of whipping a
slave woman to dcah,-th brute and murder
or was sentenced to thirty years hard labor in
the state prison.
The claims made out for srpprcssing the In.
dian outbreak in Oregon, amounts to over six
millions of dollars. Che item was quantity
OF hay at $1,000 ton j. X
In Clark Co. Indiana Dec. 22thy Miss Pra'
ther was married at her father residence. A
party of night-disturbers waited on the happy
couIlc and commenced their Internal orgies
The father persuaded them to desist and they
started to 60 home. Fearing, rrobably that they
would return, the "wetdingels' got on horse.
back to go to the bridegrooms fathers but they
had not got started till the charivaring return.
cd. and the horse of the bride becoming fright
ened at the noise, threw bis fair burthen ant
broke her neck! VAN
~ The N. York papcrs say that Rev. Mr.. kal
locks recent scrmonizng in that city was at
tended by large numbers of ladies.
Attorney General Black is reported to ,llav.
advised thatthesI econpton Consti, utionshoult
be accepted on condition that it be ratified BY +,
vote Of the reoplc, but that the President chic,
ed to loading the admission of the State with
conditions. ~ y 80, -. ''i n
J. Gov. Walker proposes 10 stump the Sosth il
advocacy fiis Kansas'sl olicy. "a b,sss
|i SIX fine bloodcd stations, the pick Of 5000
from the Car 8 stablein the crimca have JUS
reached New York. /, They, cost SIS Goa. ar
Is hands high, Of, Arabian and Persian bloot
and vary in color from da,k grey to bay AM
blaok.a y "a 20 Ss4&ssS -
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lADvBRTIsEMENT.l-M

At Monona, Clayton Co., Iowa, Sunday Evening
JAN Sd, 1858, by p b. Ma ON, ESQ, Mr. Charles Tru
of Minnesota late Of Yorkshire, Old England, to Miss
Sarah Ann, daughter of Benjamin Woolstencrof, Esq.
of Monona, formerly. Of Old England. The bride wa.
born in Florida, U. States.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
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DONATION VISIT,

There will be Donation Visit for the benefit Of Rev.
j. STOUT at the house OF Mr. Joseph Collins, in Har
din on the afternoon and evening Of Wednesday, jan
eth, '5s. A general attendance is solicited. 3w