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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Good-The Pennsylvania, a most inveter.
ate Lecompton paper has just discovered that
it is nobodys business whethera Democrat
may have gone with the President on that
question or against him! This, like the 6In;on 8
change of tact is good enough, but it comes so
late a. to be classed with death.bsd confess
ions,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Observation-Disclosures ID invited to the
Democratic Judicial Convention notice We
never fancied the nomination Of party Judge
but as we are supposed to be 10 minority in
this district our objections would 10 imputed
to partisan policy. and 20 we conclude to say
nothing about it. We did not come to Iowa te
dictate to any body nor to follow dictator.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Wheat Bass-A Forwarder of Milwaukee
Informs US that most of the Iowa wheat arrives
in sacks holding but ~ bushels while the
freights are collected for tro bushels He saws
that the "Stark A. Bags hold ~ bushels and
that they are the proper ones to use. He also
says they should be tied and not sewed, as sew.
ins cannot be readily unions and hence the
sacks are spoiled by cutting. Grain-dsalers will
note this.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21
Democratic Convention.

Democratic Convention.
A Convention of delegates from the several
counties in the 10Th Judicial District, will be
held at 10 o'clock, on the 4th Monday, being the
3Oth day of August next, at the court house in
West Union. to nominate candidates for Dis.
t.ict Judge. District Attorney, member Of the
Board of Education, and member of the State
Agricultural Association, to be supported by
the Democracy at the ensuing October election,
and also to transact such other business as
may be brought before the Convention.
The ratio Of representation will be one de.
legate fer each fifty votes polled for Ben NJ.
Samuels, and one additional delegate for each
fractional vote over twenty-five. Every coun-
~, however, is entitled to n representation
BY ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
West Union, June 81, 1858.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

In doutt.--It is stated in the N. Y. Tribune
that young lady of that city who has recently
experienced religion" is in remarkable stu.
alton for an unmarried female. Her pastor and
class Leader are both under trial on the charges
she makes-ths difficulty being that she cannot
decide which of the two is the promoter Of her
promised productiveness These teachers have
learned her the doctrine of the "new BIRTH
with q vengeance.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

JJ. Talmddge.-This gentleman is the Nil
waukee Agent of the Western Transports tion
Company, and q better specimen of western
business man does not reside in that city. The
advertisement of the Company will be found
in our paper. The Warehouses Of the Com.
pany are SO situated that the ears of the M. &
M. and the WATERFOWL r. Roads back up To
within few feet of the wharf; the goods o.
grain for transfer from Car to Propeller have sc
short distance to travel that the carriage OF
handling is no item in the charges for business
done with this line. Mr.. Talmadge politely
showed us through the premises of which he
has charge and succeeded in convincing US tina,
no Company on the Lake can have superio,
facilities for the transaction of the business
which its name indicates. ...s
There is now in store at their Warehouses
about three acres (estimated) of Barrels of beau
tiful New Salt which is sold at the lowest DOS.
sible figures to the Western Trade. We are
persuaded that if Talmage ever salts western
merchant he is sure to be "saved" for life. Send
in your orders
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21
Milw aukee.

We lately had the pleasure of renewing our
acquaintance with this beautiful city and its ex.
cellent people. We like Milwaukee, 1t is
located well, it has fine harbor, its citizens are
provsrbially urbanc, its merchants are upright,
its editors talented and its politicians Except
when "Land Grants are in the markeD are as
honest as human nature will admit of,
Milwaukee has suffered less from the panic
than any city in the union her business at this
time is healthy and remunerative. We were
informed by several mercantile friends that the
trade they arc now getting is far preferable to
the all-credit business which Immediately pre.
coded the pressure. The hard times have actu
ally contributed to the advancement of the
city interests. Lumber has been and still is,
very low, labor is cheap and Real estate sales
have been few. To keep matters moving, the
owners of lots have gone into building quite ex.
tensively it is demonstrated by actual coun,
that not less than 1900 houses are now in course
of erection We are glad to record the ad
vancement of Milwaukee. because first, it ID
our natural Lake market and secondly the city
is meritorious in every respect. Since the re.
duction Of freights on wheat from II to eleuen
cents, from the Mississippi to the Lake, Iowa
grain has found its way east in very large guam
titles. The fact Of its reception there adds
much to the good feeling as well as the profit.
of dealers and shippers. milwaukee wheat" !,
always worth 8 to S cents more in the Buffalo
market than the wheat of other western Lake
ports and it is worth our while to cultivate bust
ness relations with city having 50 good repu
tation: The Detroit and Grand Haven Rail-
way is now almost completed and the eastern
traveller can make the trip from New York to
the northwest by this line in much less time
than by any other. -fE4
But we are not putting Milwaukee her posi-
ton at the head of the most important inland
sea of the west. places her beyond the reach Of
successful rivalry. Her march may not be SO
rapid as that of other cities but it is fast enough
for health her population now is near Co..
600.
We saw good many valued fiends at Mil.
waukee of whom we would be glad to speak
but our space at present is too limited At a
future time we will refer to them personally.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

ACADEMY
We.were present at the closing exercises of
the first term Of this Institution, for the past
three months under the charge of Prof. Tom
linson. The school is composed mostly Of
young boys and girls, and We were somewhat
surprised. upon listening TO the examination OF
the several classes, at the correct and ready re.
plies to questions which might puzzle older
heads Among the girls, we noticed that Mis-.
Manufacturing was the farthest advanced in
her studies and manifested that clearness OIL
comprehension and acquaintance with hei
books which indicates . mind capable Of the
highest attainments. This young lady. togeth
er with Master Gregor McGregor. constituted
the FIRST class and our remarks with regard
TO her will arply to him as we'll. The boys and
| girls favored US with several specimens oil
defamation, all Of which were creditable "a
the young aspirants for forensic honors. TAX
ing all the exercises together, we were forcibly
reminded Of our own school boy days, and Of
the embarrassment we felt when first called
upon TO repeat in public some nursery rhyme
which was almost entirely frightened out Of
orr mind by the sight Of q many eyes directed
towards the little speaker.
The girls (bless their dear little hearts, We
love the pretty creatures) were not at all be-
hind in their performances, and from what we
saw Of them il is our opinion that few years
hence we can boast of having the rrettiest and
most intelligent lot of young ladies in any town
west Of the Mississippi. Go on. girls, make
haste and grow, for you will all bewanted.
The next term of school commences to-day,
| the 2lst. and at the close of the session. we
hope 70 meet the little folks again and note
their progress. In this connection, We would
suggest 70 parents the propristy of more fire.
qusntly visiting the school at which their chill
dren receive instruction, thereby encouraging
both them and their teachers.
Hoping to see all our little friends on the next
occasion Of the kind, We will forbear further
comments till we meet again.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

"a Some paper in alluding to the nu
merous marriages in the west says ..that
daugLter-s!roke is more common than sun.
stroke" Another paper bserves that con-
stroke will probably follow in less than yea,
after. Oh dear!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21
Hides and Leather.

ME undersigned having rented Richardson's Tam
4 merry In McGregor, are now prepared to pay CASH
or exchange LEATHER, for all the Hides that may be
brought Them They will also Tan Hides to the shares
and guarantee good work.
The Daniels Process Of Tanning is longer an OK.
perment-it Is success. We can exhibit as good
Leather made in 30 days, rs the old line Bark Tam
neries can make in 10 mouths. Bring on your Hides
McGreg0r, July Z, 185Sng1tf l. HURLBUT A. co
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Gone apt is snnouuced in the Paris Ga
zette de Rose, the fashionable organ, that
Crinolne has collapsed, The ladies' will pre-.
rare Of course to shrink back 10 their wonted
spindle osity Of appearance.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Sanstyoke.-We regret to notice that our
friend Col. Walker of the LaPorte Times il
Frustrated by Sunstroke. He was witnessing
the Reaper trial at LaPorte when the misfor-
tune occurred. We hope to hear Of his o. ssdy
recovery.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Elliot d Holmes The card of this reliable
Milwaukee Forwarding House will be found
N or paPsr Of today. We are personally &C.
4daintsd with these gentlemen and It i . plea.
sure p u 70 commend them 10 our friends
They afs located ION the platform" near the
Milwauhss R. R. Station and their facilities
Tor shipping produce or freixhts Of any kind are
sxcsl'ent. Conignments Of Grain made to
fhem will meet VII prompt attention.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Polities.-In our editorial columns this week
we are somewhat IKE the boy who chad mt a
darn polite" We see no use of arguing self.
evident propositions every week, and hence we
count upon the success Of the Democracy be-
cause of our reliance on the good sense of our
readers.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

MRssRs. EDIToRs-Dedr Sirs: am informed that
Mr.. Augustus French, Watch maker, and formerly in
our employ has settled in your promising village. Per-
init me to state that he is one of the best Watch
makers in all the Western country state this FREELY
and KNOWINGLY being practically experienced in that
business myself, think can safely judge Mr. French
rights defective time pieces. Congratuating you for
so valuable addition to your mechanical fraternity
1 subscribe myself Tours, respectfully,
mol -.. III. Lake street. Chicago. III.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Good land.-A Minnesota paper in showing
the exceeding fertility Of the lands and the
hurry OF the climate up there, states that corn
was put in the ground on the 23d Of May and
on the Let. of June it was four inches high!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Edacridi-On Friday last we had the plea
sure Of meeting, at McGregor. II. L. RAM.
Leq, Of the Whitewater Register. Dir. Ram
hwell-knownto the printers Of the North West,
ana his paper dese,vedly ranks among the
most Hastily -got-up and able papers Of Wiscon.
sin Wehke Ram FIRST rate, and AZ we make
II rule to like no one unless he (or she) IS tip
top. our readers may be assured that NE enjoy.
edourselves with our Republican brother. The
only difference between us il the politics, and
n half string in the game" at the ST. Julien:
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Robery.-Ws learn by letter that on Thurs.
day night last the shop of Mr.. Dole Of West
Union was robbed Of Watches and Jewelry to
the amount of $500. No clue to the thieves.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Dead.-The Madison Argus chronicles in
feeling terms the death at that city of Andrew
J. Mackay for several years the local Editor
of the Argus.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21
SHERIFF'S SALE.

NOTlCE is hereby given, that by virtue of an exc.
cution to me directed by the Clerk of the District
court OF Clayton county, Iowa, will sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder tor cash. on the day
Of August, 1855, between the hours Of O'CLOCK a.
n, and four o'clock, NJ, of said day, at the sSs
on n NJ. futile, In the town Of McGrcgor, the 81,
lowing described property, to-wit: =
one 81 barrel and one ~ box ground coffee three
cads Tea and one part chest do lot SOAP three (3y
part boxes Candles one lot of mustard lot of NUT
megs one box saaratus, box of coffee one lot Of
sweet oil, sixteen gallon kegs, one five gallon KEY
twenty gallons of brandy, ten gallons B. whisky three
boxes indigo, one lot Of glass bot ties etc. etc.
Taken as the property of c. II. shaw to satisfy an
execution IN favor Of Derby & Day for the sum of
$l444, 1O-100. JAMES DAVIS,
Sheriff Of Clayton COUNTY
By N. NJ FUTILE, Deputy.
Dated July IL 1S5Sn92wi
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

r. 0. Robbery-C. H. Rose of Manitowoc
(Wis9 Post Office was recently arrested for
mail robbing to the extent of $4,000.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

"a At recent Bloomerite Convention
the resolutions all tended to impress the be.
lief that the elevation of woman" consists
entirely in shortening her clothing.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Loa--The Pirate Boat was blown from her
mornings few nights since and we suppose
is now cruising without crew.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Improvement. Next week we shall make 1t
Our business to report progress in relation to
McGaEGoR and its young neighbor NoRfn
McGREcos. We have not space this week to
do them justice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

WHITE TEETH, PERFUMED BREATH, and beau
tiful complexion, be acquired by using the sBam
OF Thousand Flowers" What lady or gentleman
would remain under the of dsagreeable BREATH
when by using the "Balm OF Thousand Flowers"
dentrce would not only render it Sweet but leave the
teeth rs white as alabaster !? Many persons do not
know their breath is bad and the subject SO delicate
their friends would never mention it. Beware of CONN.,
terfeits. Be sure each bottle is signed
FETRIDaE & CO., MY.
For sale by all druggists, lyiS
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Howard Countrywide Sentinel and the Ga
zette both came to US with accounts of the
"doings" on the 4th in Vernon Springs. w.
R. MEAD was the orator and his speech exhibits
the good sound sense for which he is noted.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

DR.. King-lt will be seen that our friend
DR. L. King is again in practice. The Doc
is a scientific man and invahds win doubtless
call on him. "a sickly season to you Doctor"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

p
Concubinage.-It is stated on good authority
that the system Of concubinage as practiced in
Ctah, prevails to large extent throughout all
the extreme western portions Of our country
and particularly in New Mexico and on the
plains. U. States Officers, Military and Grill
buy apretty squaw for couple Of horses. and
she, nothing 10th. remains true to her owne,
till his taste requires her displacement fol
another. There are many little halfbloodl
whose paternity Is matter Of doubt. but they
grow up as wild as young buifaloss and nc
sympathy il wasted on them. Some write,
givssa gloomy account Of the entire abandon
i'ert to sensuality Of our border people.
The sensualify Of the west needs no spologiel
while Berlin in Ohio snd the Rutland conven
zion are remembered.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Vce Ia louis 1--WE were presented with
some choice cigars yesterday and for the infor.
nation Of the public would suggest the proba-
bility Of more Of the same sort being found At
Hoffman, Benton d. Co.'S.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Bishop Lce.-Onr town was favored with q
visit from the Bishop of this Diocese on Thurs
day last, who held Episcopal service at the NJ
E. Church in the evening, it being the first
time such service has been had at this point.
The Bishop talks very favotably in relation to
the establishment of Church at McGregor,
and we may expect within year to have regu-
lar services.
There are quite number in town who are
partial to this Church and who would contri.
butte literally towards its support.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Crops.-It is generally conceded that the
crops the present year with the exception
OF grass, will be below an average The
rains; heat and wind have separately and unit
edly done mischief Wheat in North Iowa is
reported to us as having more or less rust, to be
afflicted with scab and to be badly blown down
and our exchanges report similar complaints in
most other quarters. Spring wheat has suffer-
ed less than winter.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Nzw PorAroEs.-This town is suffering for the want
ofvegetables Potatoes sell readily at 81 to 1,5O.
Green Peas Beans &C., will pay well to the producer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

New PosT oFFIcz.-In Clayton County, Wagner
township Office has been established called Locust
Hill, Geo. Goodwin P. Master. Wercceivsd the names
of Eve subscribers with the notice of its establishment
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

charlottesville Herald of last week con
tains copious reports Of the patriotism displayed
on the 4th, at various places in its vicinity. AT
Gutenberg Hon. Alpheus Scott was the orator
at Garnavillo our young and talented friend R.
S. S. Andres made his debut as speaker in
vindication of the ground assumed and sue
ccssfully maintained by our ancestors in their
conflict with the Tyranny of the mother coun-
try-a glorious theme. John J. Fields Esq, a
young Kentucky lawyer recently established
at Gutenberg was the orator ofths day at Glen
Haven q snug little town on the Wisconsin side
Of the river. Mr.. Fields effort is highly SPOKEN
of by the Herald's correspondent.
The Herald says the diggings for gold at
Strawberry Point do not pay now, but that it is
designed to 60 deeper into the business when
the waters subside. A little gold dust in a
ighhOyhOOd j. . large Aisadxnateeevs ysse o. !.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Dunleth.-We learn from the Advertiser
that the Ferry Company have reduced the rate
to Dubuque to S cents for footman and pro.
portionately for all else that comes. A good
move these times.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

Pin Story boys went fishing last week
ard caught over nine hundred Black Bass, anil
11ke
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

TTout.-The propli tor of tho Shades A. J.
CHURCH Esqr, is prepared to furnish Nc Gregor
and vicinity with that most delicious of all
western fish, Lake Trout. sJack' will be re.
gular]y supplied from Milwaukee and custom.
ers may get them from him as fresh as though
they were taken from the waters of Mackinaw
We have tried them and know whereof we
speak. There are other good things at the
Shades besides Trout.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21
Our Rail Road.


The times have been so cruelty severe that
public enterprises as well as private ones. have
been under the necessity of holding up. Our
road has passed through its f st lesson at a time
of financial ssverityuDparallelle He'd since Railroads
cane into fashion. The company has had no
outside aid worth naming, because the lands
subscribed for stock have been unsaleable and
the County bonds secured have b,en un -nego.
table. We are quite certain that the early
part of the next session of Congress will wit
ness the passage Of a 'grant to prs-emp,' the
vacant lands to a certain extent along its line,
but this assurance does not now put any money
into the hands Of the Directory : it will doubt
less be immensely valuable hereafter, but the
lack of immediate means has almost brought
the grading to stand still. The road for nine
miles is quite for the ties and tits thedesign
Of the Company to locate second division and
to put their lands in market for the means to
prosecute the work. The work thus far is paid
for and that is consolation which few COM
panies can offer to stockholders:
1t must be built because the farming interests
(upon which rest all others) Of the interior
imperatively require its construction, their
land is valuless without market and no mar
ket can be reached without the Road. As a
matter ofproit they will prefer to donate half
their lands, az the Government has often done,
in order to enhance the value of the remainder
Wheat at low prices will not allow of trans.
portation by teams great distance and hence
necessity will cause the west ~ "give down."
The M. g. M. Road will soon have rival in
the La Crosse Line and that will exhibit in
telling colors, the interest the former has in
continuing her march towards the Pacific. There
is every pressure ut work to push our enterprise
through,-just now the money pressure bids de-
fiance to all the demands of public interest
Petitions are in circulation praying the
Governor to call an extra session of the Legis-
lature for the purpose Of submitting to the peo-
pie proposition authorizing an issue of State
Bonds 10 aid in the construction of all the east
and west lines now projected across the State.
II this plan succeeds Notwithstanding the fault
we may find with it, our intercourse with the
people and our recollection Of the unanimity
with which a similar plan was adopted in Min
nesota teaches us that in all probability it will
succeed,) we will be entitled to on. tfM of the
amount SO authorized. But, without calcula-
ting upon this, it is the determination of the
Directors to provide means early, but surely
and safely, When twenty-five miles are COM
pleted and in use we shall ask no favors Of any
body now we would urge all who can spare
Lands or Stock or Produce to put them at once
into the hands Of the Directors that they may
be able to push along an enterprise vital to the
interests Of Northern Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21

MRKETs.--Whsat Is still low, AZ to SO cents but
large amounts are arriving daily. The farmers COM
plain Of poor prospects for harvest.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-07-21
Farm for Sale.

A FINE Farm OF so acres, situated half 49,
IA mile from the village Of Farmersburgh, III:
well wooded and watered thirty acres improv- w
ed, with good buildings and young orchard, Is osred
for sale reasonable terms.
For further information, apply at "windsor Store
or on the premises to +. q. COOK.
Farmersburgh, July 20, 105Sm3
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Vienno.-In the capital of Austria, hoops
are forbidden at the theatres. They take up
too much space for the profit of the house. and
hence the prohibition. The Austrians are a
most ungallant set, amt they, Ladies