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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-03-31
CORRESPONDENCE.
DEs MoIxra, March IL, 1853.
Col. RtcHARrsoN.

Col. RICHARDSON.
Dear Sir Please publish section eleven
District No. 10y of the enclosed bill, 40 am
assured by half dozen letters received within
the last few days, that it is a matter which is
attracting considerable attention among the
numerous readers of the Times. The till as
amended has my entire APPROVAL, and have
never consented to attach Clayton County
to the Dubuque District. For The rumor to
the contrary. suppose am indebted to his
Honor. Ex-Judge Price, and 1 am often re-
minded Of = remark of your ncighbor. Mr..
Wanzer, "that it is useless to refute any lie he
may tell, for while You are doing it he will re-
Ilacc it by at least three more, . id sight
worse" Presuming that your regular cores
pondent keeps you posted in Legislative news,
I remain, yours respectfully.
H.B. CARTER.
The Section to which our correspondent re.
fers mikes the Tenth Judicial District to con-
sist Of 'Thc Counties Of Clayton, Allamakee,
Fayette, Winneshiek. Howard, Chckasaw,
Rremer. Mitchell, Floyd and Butler
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COM NJ + kCI AL.
McGregor Market,

Wednesday, March 81, 1858.
corrected weekly by HOFFMAN BENTON Il CO.
Whoes ale Grocers 4 Druggists.l
EXCHANGE on N. Y, buying "a, selling l-2 on
Milwaukee and Chicago l2. Gold buying 81, selling
l l-2.
PRODUCE.-Wheat 40 to As. Flour $50 to 1,75.-
Oats 20 to g. Barley so. Corn rs. PotatoeoO to 40.
Beans 65 to u.s. Butter IL l2 to I6 Lard 10 to IL
Eggs 10 to IL H. Cattle gross &c. Sheep l5O to 100
Beef dressed to 6. Hogs dressed IL to 8.
FRUITS Green Apples Sc dried l-2. Raisins
$3.50.
GROCERIES-Sugars unsteady, from I l-2 to IL. Mo-
asses (new) So CO. Syrup 60 to 65 Coffee, prime Rio
l3 a ID l-2. Crackers to 8. Saleratus bulk 5 -
Babbitt'ss. Tobacco 20 to 4O-smokiug IL. Whisky
rs. Candy 16.
FIsH-Mackerel $50 to $50 Cod s L.; White $50
Water Lime $50. Plaster to g. Domestic Lime 81.
OILs-Lard ,s5 to $50 Whale 1,2O to lao Linseed
ITO. Soap 1-2. Candles IA.
HIDEs--Dry flint 10; Green S. ..
sUNDRIEs.-Nails s. Pelts rs. Wood $50 to 4. Tur-
pentine IS. White Lead to 10. Lumber IL, Is, rs,
30 Lath to 3 IL Shingles to S.
FURS.-But few offering. Coon, No. !, so No. 8,
20 Mink rs to Is Otter Use per foot. Beaver so
h.; Rat 10 Deer Skins-rcd 20 blue Is grey Q.
sALr:-Fne, firm at So; coarse $500
Wholesale Price Current
OfBRADLEY CO., McGregor, Iowa, at the Old
Stand Of Hunting l. Co.
The stock of Groceries in Market is abundant at re-
duced prices.
We sell the following Staples at prices named:
sUGARs.-N. o. Brown IL 90; clarified do 10 |;
Porto Rico, 10 l-2; White Coffee l3.
COFFEE.-Rio, extra, from Is to II.
sALT.-Course and fine ut So.
MOLAsSEs.-Extra, (new crop) N. o. so. %
Syrup so to 65, very fine article.
FRUITS.-Dried Apples LIZ to Q. Dried Peaches
IL LIZ. Raisins, (new croP,) to $50.
CANDLEs.-Taliowl2 IL to IA Starr 20 to IS I;
Adamantine 80 to 80.
SOAP.-6l2
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pure, s to s l-2.
TEAS.-Y. Huyson so to 65 !; Imperial IS q 20 ;
Gun Powder, extra, 20 Oolong SIS.
TOBACCO.--2S to IS Smoking do 10.
CRACKERS.-Butter and Soda,7 to 8.
VIII KEY-2s to 80.
CIDER-$s,50 per barrel.
CODFISH-6 l-2, best quality.
PRODUCE is selling at the following prices Wheat
As to SO Corn 20 to rs Oats 20 to % Potatoes rs
to 80 Pork 4,57 to 5,25 Beef IL to 81 Butter IL
LIZ to Is Eggs 10 to IL l-2.
BRADLEY T. co.
March 81. 1858,
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Annual Report Of tho Town Council OF
Mc0regor.

annual NepOSI Oh I00 AO"0 SOuuC1A Oh
Mc0regor.
Since the organization of the Town of Nc
Gregor, there has been collected from various
sources and paid into the Treasury Of the town
Of McGregor, the sum Of four hundred and
thirteen dollars and thirty -four cents, OF which
said sum three hundred and four dollars and
thirty three cents were raised from the fist
annual tax on the taxable property within the
corporation, and the sum of one hundred and
nine dollars and two cents we've raised from
licenses granted by the Town Council.
OF the above sum there has been expended
by the Council the sum Of three hundred and
ffty.three dollars and two cents, Of which sum
three hundred and twenty eight dollars and two
cents were expended in grading Main Street.
twenty-five dollars for printing. to North Iowa
Times, and three dollars to r. Hurlbut az
Justices fees; leaving balance now in the
Treasury Of sixty dollars and thirty three cents
Attest. j. .SrONEMAN.
Recorder
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Prairie du Chen.

The Island IN front Of the NJ. i NJ Railroad Ware.
house, will probably be confirmed to the COMPANY bv
Congress bridge Is in process of construction from
the main land to the Island. -'..
Festiv took place in Holton's large building on
last evening" at the instance the Literary Assoc,
ton. grand time was had doubtless We are in
debted to the Association for invitation to p.rtc
pate but it was not possible attend on the evening
OF our mailing day, without failing in duty to very
large list OF western subscribers.
The trains of the NJ & NJ. Railroad, leave now at
7:4o morning and arrive at 500 evening.
Miss Electa Sprague pronounced the .sbest smell
Ter" at the school exhibition. Judge Brunson promptlv
presented the little lady deed for Lot worth $780,
Col. Dousman is expecting his new Ferry Steamer
from Cincinnati. 1t will ply between Upper Town and
Nezekaw, or the mouth of Yellow river.
Rev. Mr.. Walters Of the NJ. E. Church, was visited
by party of friends on Thursday evening last ami
1926 was the generous which they left with the
Elder ...
The Milwaukee and Itasca have arrived at the lower
landing and commenced the summer bu siness with st.
Paul md intermediate points.
We get these items from the Leader.
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FARNrRsbURG. March g


Ed. TINES I'm your letters from variou,
parts of the country, have not yet seen any
communication from Farmersburg. suppose
that the reason i. nothing trsnspires here calcu
lated to attract the attention of newspaper rea.
ders. We have had no robberies, fires or MUIR
ders that am aware of, but with meetings for
the purpose of building Church. and protract.
ed meetings, We have had good deal of ex-
element. With regard to the church, the fact
10, almost every one thinks he has got place
on his farm peculiarly adapted for the site of .
church, and my opinion is that every three or
four families will have to join together and build
one for themselves, or BE- under the dreadful
necessity Of walking one or two miles to meet.
ing. Although the roads have been so bad
there has been 90 much interest taken in the
protracted meeting that it has been kept up for
the last two weeks, morning and evening.
] see it is the practice of great many Of
yorr correspondents 10 commend you for taking
the side you have with regard to the late divi-
sion in the Democratic ranks you will please
to excuse me for moi doing so. A correspon.
dent "Amicus," TIVE weeks ago pitched into the
opposite side rather savagely. l suppose he
considered it his duty to do 80, but he seems to
forget that the opposite side may be in what
they consider the path Of duty, as well as him
self, and perhaps not any more joined to thei,
idols. We do not see alike and think We
might jest as well abuse one another because
our features are not alike as because we do not
all think alike. hardly know which to admire
most the spirited manner in which the Times j,
conducted, OF the fairness with which it discuss
politics.
There is not much excitement on the County
Seat question. but it is the general oIinin here
that it will go to Elkader. think that these
who are opposed to moving the County Seat
every year, should have thought of it before
voting for Gutenberg. J.. e.
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Bro,c~. You've heard of him.
Very we'll. He is now opening store
in Kennedy's new building and if he
don't sell Stoves, Tinware. Dry Goo Is,
Groceries. Liquors de-. &c., as low as
any man in McGregor, he proposes to
give them away. Next week he will be
on hand with an Advertisement of his
stock. Drop in now and look at him.
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Sl,2.65,34O


Thus it will be seen that the fifty
miles of the road can be instructed in
the most substantial manner, equipped
and put in operation, at an average cost
of S25 800 per mile.
The fifty miles here estimated will
cost more per mile than any succeeding
portion of the work, as it includes all
the rock work, or nearly all, that is
found on the line. and much heavier
earth than afterwards occurs, including
as it does the heavy work necessary to
make the ascent from the valley of the
Mississippi, and also the crossing Of the
valley OF Turkey River. The estimate
also embraces larger proportion of side
tracks, masonry, ballasting and equip
ments, than will be afterwards requir-
ed.
The surveys which have been extend :
ed beyond this distance are incomplete,
but furnish suffi cient data to warrant
the statement that the next hundred
miles can be built and equipped at a
cost Of about $22 900 per mile. which
will reduce the average cost of the road
for $50 miles, to about $23, 900 per
mile.
B. H. EDGERTON,
Chief En0inssr
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REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.

At = Republican Convention held At the
Court House in Gutenberg, March Oath, 1858,
pursuant TO previous notice given by the Cen
trail Committee, j. o. Crosby was chosen Chair
man and Geo. w. Pearson, Secretary.
The chairman stated the'otject of the meet
ing 40 set forth in the call, and also that the last
mail had brought news from the Legislature that
an act had been passed continuing the present
School Frnd Commissioner in office until the
election and qualification of new County
Treasurer. But while they had, since this con-
vention was called, disposed of that Office, they
had also provided for the election of = new
officer at the coming election, viz: County
Superintendent Of Common Schools.
After deciding upon the number Of votes
each township represented was entitled to cast
the convention proceeded to ballot, and upon
the first ballot Alonzo Brown. Esq, Of G ina.
villo, having received an almost Unanimous
vote, vas declared to be the candidate.
The following Resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted:
"Reso!ped, That We esteem it the duty Of the
members Of this convention, and of the Repub.
lican party Of this County, to use al honorable
means " secure the election Of the candidate
this day put in nomination; and that We con-
dder him . man every way qualified to dis
charge the duties of the Office for which he il
nominated.
The Convention appointed new Central
a. 10 a. -
August next, Is follows: E. Price, Mathew
ThomI son and J. 0. Crosby.
On motion it was resolved that the proceed.
ings Of this Convention be published in the
North Iowa Times.
The Convention passed resolution of thanks
to it's officers and adjourned, sine die.
10. CROSBY.
| GLo ". PEARSON, Chairman.
Se>rctsr-.
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ENGINEERS REPORT

To the President and Directors of III.
AcGregor, st. Peters and Missouri
River Rail Road Company:
In obedience to a resolution of the
Board of Directors. that the Engineer
prepare and submit to the Board an es-
innate of the cost of constructing said
road, and statement as to the feasibil-
lty of the same, submit the following
Soon after the organization of your
Company, in July of last year, the sur
veys of your road were CONNIE need, un-
der the direction Of Mr.. Geo. E. Wood
ward, under whose charge party con-
tinued in the field until late in October,
when the weather becoming too incle-
ment for the field operations, the party
was disbanded.
Minute and extensive examinations of
the country were made. commencing at
McGregor, on the Mississippi River,
and extending back into the interior of
Iowa, as far as Clear Lake, distance of
about one hundred and forty miles, but
no definite location was made of any
part of the line.
In April last. the surveys were re-
sumed by Mr.. D. R. Bushnell, who
has revised the lines previously run,
extended new lines. and completed all
the preliminary surveys necessary to
determine the location of the route from
MeGregor to Clear Lake City.
There are but two routes by which a
railroad starting from McGregor can
leave the Mississippi River to run in a
west direction; one of which is, to- fol-
low the valley of Giard Creek, and the
other that of Yellow River. The for
mer has been selected AS being the short
est, straightest and cheapest construct
ed, and definite location of about ten
miles has been made and adopted by the
Board. extending from McGregor to a
point just above Giard Mills.
From this latter point two distinct
lines have been surveyed. one of which
follows up the north fork of the Giard
Greek, and passing near Monona, Post
vile. Ossian, Calmar, Fort Atkinson
and St. Charles. and terminates at Clear
Lake City.
The other route follows the south
fork and dry valley of the same stream,
crossing the divide near the Giard Pos,
Office. and thence through the valley g
of Roberts Greek and Carson Creek,
and reaches Turkey River near Elgin,
and following up Otter Greek. touches
West Union, Bradford. &C.. and ter.
inmates at Clear Lake City as before.
A third line has also been surveyed.
branching off from this second line al
the mouth Of Carson Greek, and follow
ing up the valley Of Turkey River,
through Clermont. Eldorado, &c., ia
left for the present in Town IS. Range
II, West.
Each of these routes are practicable
for railroad. The maximum grade
will be So feet to mile, of which there
will be about four miles partly ascend
ing and partly descending. The great
est elevation or summit is $40 feet above
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From the st. Paul Pioneer of March Goth.
Navigation Open.

Navigation Open.
Our citizens we're agreeably surprised
yesterday morning by the sound of the
whistle of the Grey Eagle, Capt. HAIR
RIs, from Galena. This arrival is the
earliest on record. We believe the
nearest approach is the 28th March,
some years back. The enterprise of
Capt. HARRIS in thus forcing his boat
through Lake Pepin, is fully appreciated
by our citizens. Hundreds called upon
him yesterday to tender their conyratu-
lations, while the Common Council
manifested their sense of his enterpris,.
by granting him the privileges OF the
levee free for the season. In the even
ing few of the older citizens invited
Capt. HARRIS to an entertainment at the
Merchants Hotel, which was presided
over by Gov. SIBLEY whereof we shall
have more to say tomorrow.
The Grey Eagle leaves this morning
for Galena, at 10 o'clock
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
4
k,inIu

EB- DR.. J. d. Smith, welLknown druggist of high
standing, In Richmond, KY, under date OF January
10th, 1857, says:
cdr. Bakers Pain Panacea is doing wonders IN this
neighborhood in the way of healing the Sick the Rheu
mates among the number. Perhaps the most remark
able il that Of old citizen Of this place. who
has been suffering solely from Rheumatism for some
fifteen years. lie Is WE'LL and for the great bless
health he is indebted under Providence to your inval1
liable Panacea."
For sale by Merrill & Barron, McGregor, and by
agents in every town in the county See advertisement
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HAIR REsToRATivR.-We are pleased to be able "a
record the Of patrons, after trial Of An
article advertised in columns We have the satis
faction to know several of readers who have used
Prof. Wood's Hair Restorative, and pronounced It to
be Just what the advertisement says it is. We have
several perSonal acquantances, too, who were gray
headed--they have tried 1t, and their hair Is re-
stored to its original Color and they willingly add their
testimony to its efficacy will give further informa-
ton to Others de string it, This speaks we'll for the art
Gle, and we advise all who do not wish appear gray.
headed, to use Woods Hair Restorative Western
Patriot,
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~ The Iowa Daily Reporter is re
vived. 1t opposes Lecompton.

Comprehensive have variety of let.
tcrs this week, but no space is allowed US to
refer to them individually; they are all readable
and the writer's can have our columns whenever
they want them. A number of communca.
tions were received too late for this paper
"Cbserver" reached Us one day too late. He
will see that portion of his letter was based
upon . mis'pprehension a. to Mr. Carriers
course.
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LATEST.

Tho Niagara Is In with dates to the 18TH Cotton de-
| clincd, breadstuH still dull.
The news Is mostly gossip A riot had occurred AT
Dublin, between the Police and College students
several injured. Orsini and his fellows in conspiracy
! will be executed. American securities dull.
The Moses Taylor from Aspinwall, brought 81, 400.
900. California news not important. Mexican rcvolu.
ton still progressing Bates, Treasurer of California
charged with ombezzng the public funds has been &C.
Quilted.
fire occurred in Baltimore, ON the 25th, and con.
sumed soap factory-loss 5 $1,000.
Miss A. E. Coleman Of Cincinnati, drew tho Greek
Slave the 25th
The chair mandatory Of Bronage Bros, ofBosto on,
was burnt on the 25th--1oss 10000
The amendment to the Milwaukee city charter, have
passed the Legislature.
Patrick Bennett of Milwaukee killed his wife With an
the Goth. The murder was one Of the most fsn-
dish and brutal on record.
Lecompton meeting has been held in Cleveland
Ex-Gov. Wood presided.
An Anti-Lecompton meeting was held at Harrisburgh
the 9th. 1t large and ,pirited Judge Strong
chairman of the late DEM State Convention presided
The Kan as debate has about out in the House.
The cotton mandatory of Mills Il Co., at wmches-
ter Mass. was burned on the 9th. Loss $1,000
Cook Sargent have taken the $1,000 loan author
ICED by the late session ofthe Iowa Legislature.
A. R. Butler is nominated for Mayor of Milwaukee
by the Democrats.
new lllibustcr movement Is foot under the lead
Of Col Lockrdge OF Texas Its object revolution
izc Northern Mexico and annex it to . southern con-
federacy Of slave states.
Townsend tho highwayman of Canada, is on trial
at Merritsville G. W. One hundred witnesses have
been sworn, and the greatest excitement prevails
In Congress the "Matteson eass'' and personal en-
plantations are the order Of the day. The !.ccpntan
test vote will BE- taken in the Houss on the LIST OF
to-morrow) motion will be made to amend the sen.
ate bill by requiring vote Of the Kansas people, The
vote it is thought will be close though fatal to Lecomp
ton Cobb, Brown aud the southern portion of the
cabinet will resign if the Presidents policy fails.
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T1anks.-Maj. Rudolph, Route Agent from
Dubuque to st Paul, will accept our thanks for
very late st. Paul parers. The Major don't
like winter travelling over these wild prairies.
but put him on steamer and be enjoys himself
extensively-he is a faithful servant of the
Department and an obliging gentleman.
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Oh!-IIeath says the McGrcgor Times Is a
prcfsssed neutral paper! If Heath's mind and
morals had not been badly deranged by the lie.
compton fever, VIC should feel mad at him for
stating such nonsense. Well bet that the
"McGregor Tines can get ten democratic
votes to the North Vests one in Dubuque
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Nsuigation.-The season has fairly.oPened.
The Packets arrive regularly. but owing to the
dizziness of business as yet, there are not many
transient boats aAoat. We have kept no list of
the arrivals for the past week. The Grey Eagle
made ST. Paul March 18th, being the earliest
passage known.
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B. H. EDGERTON,
Chief Engineer.

~ We call attention to the adver-
tisement of Messrs. SHuFELDr & Co.,
of Chicago. in o-day's paper, they man
ufacture and offer for sale every variety
of Alcohol, Pure Spirits. Domestic
Liquors, &C., manufactured and distill
ed by them for the trade only.
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School SUPERINrENDENr.-We are
requested to state that r. R. Read of
Garnavillo will be candidate for this
new Office. Mr.. Read is an old citizen
and very competent man. A little
exertion may elect him.
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~ We invite readers to the perusal of Dr.
AYERS advertisements which appear in the columns Of
paper They deserve attention treating of what
interests all, and from which all have long
respected. The Doctor is well known of the
requirements to the discovery and manufacture of
remedies for POPULAR The unparalleled
which has followed his lsbors Is too well known in this
community to pesd any calculation from our pen.
Washing+on Co. Obss1vw.
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PzRFuMERY.-Woodis Drug Store is
now we'll stocked with fresh supplies
for spring trade. The Ladies will find
a large assortment of those beautiful fla
vors and extracts prepared by Harrison
of Philadelphia.
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DANCE On the evening of Easter
Monday John Hagerty will open his
house to the lovers of the dance. Go
up and give John benefit.
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aH We are assured by the proprietor Of DR.. Halls
ba am FOR the Lungs that 1t Is not PALLIATIVE mere
y, which only relieves for the time being, but IL Is
THOROUGH CURATIVE as strikes at the very root OF
the d en- e, and by removing 1t removes ut oil
mote or attendant consequences. This Is distinguish
ed characteristic property possessed in equal power
by no other medicine of like nature now before the
public.
For sale In McGrcgor by Merrill q Barron, and BY
agents In every town in the country.
See Advertisement.
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For sale by all druggists.

WOODLAND CREAM-a pomadc for beautfying the
hairhghly perfumes, superior to any French article
imported and for half the price. For dressing ladies
hair 1t has no equal giving it bright glossy appear
ance. 1t gentlemens hair to curl in tho most
natural manner. 1t removes dandruf always giving
the hair the appearance of being fresh shampooned-
Pr1ce only nifty cents. None genuine unless signed
FETRIDGE l. CO.,
Propretors Of the "Balln of Thousand Flowers
The Trade supplied by BROWER L VAN DUZER.
sole agents for Prairie du Chen and McGregor 1y48
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Hb- goodlooking friend Of ours who Is on this
side Of forty, though somewhat hoary headed while
absent from the city few days, used Prof Woods
Hair Restorative, and his return called to see his
ladyioTe but was amused to find she did not recog-
nize him and immediately determined to pass for a
cousin of himself but eventually chagrned to find
he was supplanng his former self in the affections Of
the lady, which caused him to make hmsel known
but the lady still says that she likes the counterfeit
better than the original and insists that he continue
Qf necessary to the Hair Restorative. 70 be had
OF the druggists.--St Louis Morning Herald
Sold by all good Druggists. [2w77l