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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
DrConAH, July g4th, AZ. 1858.


Dear COL - The Republican phalanx
met here to-day 800 strong, to manufacture dele
gates to nominate District Judge. The battle,
though long and terrible, was fought 18th spirits
and enthusiasm, interspersed with occasional
-c-"-. .f Grasa heads and bloody bones Fac
ton furiously arrayed against faction. MIR
dock VS.. iliams---the former by his presence
constantly counseling and occasionally liquor
ing his supporters had the decided advantage
They first met in The court room and fought face
to face one hour in vain ATTEMPT 10 organize:
but not having sufficient room there only to
battle with disgraceful words, an adjournment
was taken to an adjoining grove. Here the
strife opened in deep earnest. 1t WAS moved
and seconded that Capt. Moore act as chairman
Zeke Cooley, late member of the Legislature
thoroughly posted in parliamentary rules, moved
TO amend that motion by nominating J. d
Wheeler, a democrat, .teigniag at this juncture,
to be a Murdoch republican, which appellaton
knowing ones conceive to be notorious in
congruity 1t being proved satisfactorily (after
numerous epithets, such as "you lie. "your a
damned liar" passing between said Cooley,
Lawyer Smith and Bulls that Wheeler was a
democrat, Murdoch stock fell about five pr. cent
in the market and Capt. Moore ras carried into
the chair. Moved and carried that the caucus
proceed to choose by ballot three delegates at a
time, Graves and Francis acting as tellers. In
deciding Who were, and who were not Repub.
licans, and entitled 10 vote, the contest be-
came iercer, changing from words to blows.
The representatives OF "swate Ireland" were
on hand with stones and sbillalehs conveniently
near, claiming an indisputable right to vote for
Sam. And why shouldn't they Z "Shure and
we're all republicans =" The combat deepens.
Vandal pitted against Goth, in bloody unre-
lenting force. and single handed contests were
witnessed at various points of the compass.
Amid this scene Of discord and confusion the
tellers finally obtained o canvass of the votes /;
and as all things have an end, so had this har-
monious convention of order -temperance-loving
republicans. The chairman declared the Will
liams men twenty two ahead. Thus was fought
one of the bloodiest battles on record and a tri-
umph achieved routing ''Sam" horse, foot and
dragoon in old Winneshiek.
Yours Politically,
A DEMOCRAT.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Pretty Sharp-The Times Panama Cores
pendent in writing by the Empire City gives
the substance Of Gen. Cass' letter to the Presi-
dent of Nicaragua on the refusal OF the latter
to sign the Cass--Yrissari treaty. CAss, to
President Mantrcz, says:
You have insulted this flag by Withholding
the treaty after pledgi"g yourself to General
Lamar that you had sent it by special messen-
ger you assigned a reason for not having sent
it that you had written an autograph letter to
President Buchanan, asking him to submit
certain notifications of it, which letter you
never wrote we demand, as the only repara-
ton you can make, the written treaty as rati-
fed by the Assembly with regard 10 the vested
rights of citizens of Nicaragua. Gen. Cass
tells President Martinez that his Government
would not submit to any arbitrary action Of Mic
aragua. that if that country was devoid Of in
adequate tribunals, the Cabinet at Washington
had no other source but to decide for them
selves, and that therefore proper naval force
had been dispatched to both sides of the 18th
sum-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Judicial Conuenti0n.-The Democratic Con-
vention at West Union will be held on the 23d
instead of the 30th of August. In publishing
the notice for two weeks past we followed
"copy'-we are autholitatively informed that
the copy was wrong Delegates will take no
tice.
The Pioneer favors the running Of one can.
didate only-he to be the exponent ofno party
but in as much A. the Republicans have taken
the initiative and propose to nominate party
Judge, it will be our duty to do the same unless
the opposition agree 10 reeede and meet US on
common ground.
The Pioneer is light.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
TIE PILL TRADE. Who could dream of the magr

TIE PILL TRADE. Who could dream of the magn
tude such undertaking the manufacture of a
Purgative Pill assumes when it into general
And how painfully do the following numbers speak of
the amount of human sickness and suffering that little
morce of remedy goes forth to combat and suhdue.
Dr. j. c. AVER OF Lowell, manufactures in his lahora
tory forty gross per diam Of his Cathartjc PWs
through all the year. This is eight boxes minute
dose second. We thus find over 43 600 per-
swallow this pill every day 100000 month Ply
scans think of that 48 600 patients day who seek
relief from the medical skill mar Surely that
man should DC, he is in this of the first in.
tellgence and of the highest character. His occupa-
ton entails upon him fearful responsibility for the
veal OF his fell ow man. PainsriHe Courier.
g5wt
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
SfIERIFF"S SALE.

N0TlCE Is hereby given, that by virtue OF an exc.
IN cution to directed by the Clerk Of the District
Court OF Clayton county. Iowa. will sell at public
vendue to the highest bidder tor cash. the 18th day
81 August, 1858, between the hours Of ten o'clock A.
M aud four o'clock, r. NJ, OF said day, at the store
OF n NJ. futile, in the town Of McGrcgor, the fol-
lowing described property, to-Nit:
One () barrel and one Q) box ground coifcc, three
cadys Tea and part chest do lot soar three 70,
part boxes candles, one lot of mustard, one lot nut
megs, box saaratus. one box Of coffee, one lot OF
sweet oil, sixteen gallon kegs, one five gallon key.
twenty gallons of brandy, ten gallons b. viii Ky, the
boxes indigo one lot of glass bot ties, etc, etc.
Taken the property Of e. IL. Shaw, to satify an
execution in fator Of Derby Day tor the sum OF
sli4, 1o-lo0. JAMES, D4VIS,
Sheriff IF Clayton County,
III n, " TUTTLE, Dslntt
Dated july IL lc5snS2wi
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

McGregor Market The harvesting is now
going on and there are but few farmers visit
ing the town. Some heavy shipments were
made last week but we are not furnished with
statistics. Wheat ranges from 40 to 60, some
being SO poor and dirty, as to be scarcely mar
ketable at all. Oats are steady at Sc. It is
supposed that produce will advance with the
season but no one knows much about it.
Green Grocers pay as follows for produce:
Peas IS, Green Beans GO, Onions 81, New Pc.
tates IS. Beets per dozen IL cents. Cucumbers
6, Green Corn ~, Spring Chickens IS 10 30
cents per pair.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Hay.-Iowa farmers will confer favor on
their stock and materially benefit their pockets
by Iutting up a large supply of Hay. Last win
ter there was not SO active demand as usual
and hence some hay was left over, but there is
no telling what the approaching winter may be.
Grass is good this season and any amount Of
it can be cut labor is cheap and hands abun.
dant. Save all the corn you can to sch next
spring for cAsH-you can save it by having hay
to feed instead of drawing on your grain. Far.
mers must take care of what nature sends them
ifthey would prosper.
Now don't read this over, yawn couple Of
times and then forget it but pick up your
scythe and pitch in
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
Latest News.

The Harmonic arrived at N. Y. from Southampton
on the 3Cth. Her news is not much The Ottomans
offer $50 900 francs to the French and English families
of the Consus who were assa-snatcd ut Jeddo IL is
ru,nored that general war will soon break out in
European Turkey moving in ali directions
Austria and the Pope about to fall out. The Rus
SLAMS had been defeated by the Circassiafs.
Flour is growing iirmer at New York. New wheat is
being shipped from Chicago.
Nicaragua is excited by rumor that Walker is about
returning. A new Minister has arrived at Washington
with power 10 settle treaty difficulties with Mart-
ncz.
The British have decided to adopt q liberal policy
towards Americans who so to Frazer River.
Rarey. the American Horse tanner in London, has
been blowed on by the publication OF pamphlet
posing his theory. He has made sloo0o0 out OF the
trip to the cockncys.
At st. Louis, Saturday, Wheat was slow Mt 70
to so. Corn steady at 81 to -, for damaged to
prime. Oats quiet at So to SIS. Flour dun at 81 rs TO
s., per sack. Lead S., 49, Whisky u Tallow to
o. Hides to a. Bacon to . II, firm. Tobacco,
buoyant at full prices Sugar, at New Orleans the
eth, S IA to IL for fair.
Tho last week closed with active grain market, on
the Lake Foreign advces bad for grain and potaoe
crops. Oats in excited statc--on Saturday at
Chicago, 40 to AZ was paid with prospects Of adj
vance. Corn co. The Flour market is active,
without material advance. Extra club at Milwaukee,
brought IS to 50 the Railroad platform. Oats SO,
and qsickly taken
p. S.--Dy the Express & Herald Of August 81, and
the potencss of the Clerk of the Golden Era have
New York dates to the 1st. The Vanderbilt arry Cd on
the LIST with Liverpool dates to the 2lt. The weather
fine for laying the cable and great hopes ener
cd Of success. The English about demanding re-
dress of the Turks for the at Jeddah. The
Great Eastern will probably remain unfinished
count of money scarcity. .r..-- -....--
Paul Murphy Is backed by the Americans to play
staunton the English Champion Chess-player IN sei.
TENDER. The Americans challenged and the English
have accepted. The French will join England in do
manding reparation for the Jeddah massacre. The
weather fine for the Harvest and Wheat very prom
Using, Breadstu equenty dull. Flour Gin
currency 4,ss to 5,33-Wheat 80 to l,54, red tc
white.
The Indian is progressing with doubtful result
The inv aston Of England by the French is rdiculcd
by tho Monitur.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Monona.-Wc were out to Monona on
Thursday. The village looks duller than We
ever saw it, but as soon as times rally little
it will come out all right. Monona has the
finest farming country in the world to back up
her pretensions. Several buildings have re-
Gently been erected and there are more on the
stocks
We found DR.. Martin with good assortment
of Drugs on hand and he complains of doing
a very good business. The Doctor has sue
ceeded very well there and we are glad oft. His
store is the liveliest looking place in the village.
The other merchants will recruit their stocks
in the Fall, and then you will see Monona
brighten up as of old.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
An Adventure.

All adventure.
On "Wednesday las, S. T. RouNDs of Chicago,
Editor of the Printers Cabinet and the b,st
TyTo in the west, called at orr Office and made
himselfat home. Having desire to see the
en,irons of McGregor, he proposed to employ
the writer as pilot to Bloody Run, or North
McGregor. No boats being convenient, We
conducted him by the overland route, 10y the
way, that once was an Indian and now is a
Celtic tail along the river bank about half way
up the bluff from low-watcr mark. The
path was more rocky than rosy, that's fact
and when half the distance was overcome
STERLING remarked that he had climbed the
Alps with great pleasure in Imagination, but he
rather thought he shouldn't go to Switzerland
now TO realize :" We made the Run in about
one hour, (only one mile) employed two "gin-
tlemen,' the one very tight and the other doubt
less very dry, "torow us DER the ferry. touched
at several POINTS on the sedgy shore of the
sinuous stream, lowing TO the inequality of
steam on the engines and the consequent cratic
movement of the vesseD and we were landed
or logged rather, on Raft that was supposed
to be contiguous to the North Shore. Rounds
was excited at the sight of so much improve
men' in the village (CHtcAeo is very dull
Pump Carpenter says it s 'as dull as hoe')
and in attempting to carry his form from the
raft to the bank, he put his taco feet in about
five feet Of the prettiest water that goes to
swell the tide Of the mighty Mississippi ! "And
he went bobbing Round" 1t is unnecessary to
say that gravity carried him to the bottom, be-
cause that is nothing more than philosophical
reader would imagine. 1t was out Of our pow
er ''to assist" with so bad "hand as our friend
held, and we therefore watched with intense
anxiety and without smile to break the sol.
>mnity Of the scene 0hough it almost killed US
70 repress the agonizing risibility) to see how
be would gain the latid. Success in a few mo-
nnents crowned his efforts and he stood upon the
shore as fine specimen Of wet matter as ever
was distributed. Printcr-like however, he took
It good-naturcdly and aiter washing off the mud
and the application Of counter irritant, we
took survey Of the new city, saw its principal
inhabitants, agreed As to its promise of future
importance, stock another glass Of lager and
when the Alex. McGregor came up on her
evening trip wereturned to head quarters. On
the next day Mr.. Rounds. accompanied by his
excellent and handsome lady, started, per car.
rage, to the Cedar River, one hundred miles
west. The rains Of the past week and the juicy
nature Of the Wapsi Country lead US to fear
that SrEALlNG has found some water out that
wayne hope however that the trip will be
very pleasant. ....
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

II is evidence of the sterling qualities Of DR. Cr
ties Aguc Balsam that the Press. erywlere, have
in its favor From the Iowa Exchange extract the
following In these dog days, whan Ague and Fever is
prevailing through city and country is is pleasant to
announce that there il remedy which always cures
without leaving any pains in the bones aching joints.
We know what saying, for we have tried it, The
article alluded TO il Chri,te's Ague Basam and il to
be had at the drug stores There is no humbug about
it." Price, $l00 per bottle, or bottles for $500.
BoLLEs, SMITH Co. Wholesale western agents,
Chicago. Fer sale in McGregor, by Hoffman, Benton
Co., and by agents every where.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Excursion. LAwLER Esq, of the M.
& N. r. R. will accept our thanks for an invi.
tation to join the Prairie du Chen folks
on Sunday last in an excursion to Gutenberg,
Clayton City, Wyalusing and back. Very
much to our regret friend Lawler, the only
one of the zsmes firm at home was uncomforta.
bly, out of health. and fearing that neuralgia.
tic doloreur, or some such disease would inca
pacitate us to behave we'll, we we're compelled
to decline the invitation. The writer Of this
begins to think that his face is becoming too
tender for these hard times.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Trout. The DECORATE Gazette tells Of four of the
citizens fthat place who have caught 400 trout
in single day, and Richardson Of the Times
is advised to come up and take few lessons"
We would be glad to do 30, ifleisure would
allow. but printing nowadays win not admit
Of much travelling unless business may be
connected with it and the Gazette fills 30 en-
tirely the newspaper wants Of DEBORAH and vi.
cisity that We cannot hope to obtain any cash
subscribers by the trip. We never caught many
trout, Frank, and hence . lesson from one Of
your citizens would be taken in all humility
we are "some" though on Bass, Pike and Cat
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

eE- JonN N. SKINNER of Valparaiso Ind ,
is the Nominee OF the Democrats for the Sena-
torial District Of Porter, Lake and Jasper Coun
ties. John was an Old Line Wing when we
knew him and it delights us much to see his
identification with the Democrats which this
nomination implies May the people of that
district ever be represented by SO worthy a
man.
Ellis Campbell. and Sam Anthony! Pull
away for Skinner! Where's "Dick 2"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

At MEG rcgor July 30th, after long and painful ill
ness JOHN A. McI.AURY. aged about 60 years.
The deceased was born at Rochester N. T., and re-
moved west M early life lie one Of the nobless
works Of god''--an honest mani He had resided at
McC;rcgor nearly two years and during that time the
acquaintance lac made all friends. In our
intercourse with him we heard unkin d word
of others in our intercourse with othes. VIC heard
unkind word of him. lie leaves widow and several
children to mourn husband and father We sym
patlse with them in this bereavement.
The body of the deceased was taken to Platte'iils
Wisconsin, for burial. ;.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Wonderful Irish domestic in New York
recently was married to wealthy Southern
gentleman J" This event hes rs4shocked the
sensitive nerves Of representations. The
gentleman wanted companion. wife, Q house.
keeper and he has doubtless got one, prize
That combines oil these excellsnciss. He could
have bought butterflies and Arts BY the dozen
in New York, but it would have taken three OF
four "domestics" to have taken care II one OF
them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Stolen Horses-The Fayette Journal. in al
luding to the late stealing Of two horses in that
neighborhood. says that not a trace Of them has
been discovered. Part Of Mr.. Doles jewelry,
lately stolen at West Union, has been found.
Horse thieves here abouts have grown smart
the valuable mare stolen at McGregor from
Messrs. Leo g. Kinuaird has never been heard
of. notwithstanding advertisements, posters and
personal effort has all been used regardless Of
expense.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Roads--ln going TO Monona last week We
had an opportunity to observe the immense
improvement in the road west of McGresor.
The Messrs GEoRG l.. and J. G. Bass as the
superintendent. have expended the money
contributed for this purpose in the best man
her, and when the work is completed tie IA
nous Appian Way of ancient Rome will be
small affair in comparison with our wagon
road to the west. Only about half the money
is yet expended and already the work is meet
ing the warm approval of every one of the
hundreds of teamsters who visit our town daily.
Our business men generally contributed to
this work-those who gave nothing should be
bought out by the Town Council and request
cd to leave the place. There is no excuse for
him who lives by the business that is done here
and refuses to bear share in providing for its
promotion.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
Bakcr,s panaees gives immediate relief in

Bakers panacea gives immediate relief in Bilious
Collie. TAMPrCo. Darhe Co., o.. Nov. IS, 1857
Messrs. A. i. SCovILL & Cc.--Gents 1 am induced
by sense of Justice ate you that had
in my family of extreme sichnes. My wife
~ attacked with Bilious Collie. We had the attendance
of good physician. but could get relief We adj
mnistered DR.. Bakers Pain Panace, and it produced
the desired effect Since that have had occasion to
it for pain in the Breast aud for Fever aud Ague
and 1t always cured. consider it one Of the best
medicines in use
See advertisement. I9Jwll WIN. WILLIS.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

WOODLAND CREAM-a pomade for beautfying the
hair-highly perfumes superior to any French article
imported, and for half the price, For dressing ladies
hair 1t has equal, giving it bright glossy appear
1t gentlemen's hair to curl in the most
natural manner. 1t removes dandruf, always giving
the hair the appearance OF being fresh shampooned
Price only fifty cents. None genuine unless signed
FETRiDGE Il CO.,
Proprietors OF the "Balm Of Thousand Flowers
The Trade supplied by BROWER & VAN DUZER,
sole agents for Prairie du Chen and McGregor. ly4S
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

BradJord.--lhe News gives the North Iowa
Times an overhauing for assuming censor
ship over it and bears down on our partner
Mr.. Fuller. When F. returns he can continue
the subject he likes. The News is certainly
well walked up and if its Editor could have
heard the compliments paid the last No, by its
reades here, he would have sent the junior oil
the Times basket, Of champagne for punching
him.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Ohio Crops.-The Agricultural Board Of
this State has reported the condition Of crops
up to July IA. by counties. We have examin-
ed it carefully and the substance is that Wheat
is about IS per cent, Corn so, Oats IS Barley
80, Grass 100, Fruit about failure.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04


Frazer Riocr Eclpsed Oh Monday H. F.
Smith Esq. Of MososA Clayton Co. IOWA ia
miles west Of McGregor) came here to test
some particles of yellow metal found in the
vicinity of his residence. II. Z. Newell, the
Druggist, gave the metal dose Of Aquator-
lis and the decision was given that it was
GOLD! We saw the specimens, four Or five
in number and of the value Of $l,5o--one
piece alone was worth over 81 co. MIR: Smith
informed us that it was easily obtained and
the indications are that it exists to quite
profitable extent. The region Of country where
it is found is rough enough, rocky enough and
volcanic enough in appearance to be second
California, but We would not advise the farmers
,herabouts to neglect their wheat in this
"catehy weather for all TIC promises which
tilis discovery holds out
A few days exploration will tell whether 1t
is best to go to Frazer River or 10 Monona
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

A Speeeh.-Judge Letiingwell's speech at
Davenport on The 23d isrepor'ed in abstract,
for the State Democrat. 1t will bear reading
anywhere and VIC shall probably give it to our
readers next week The Democrat, though
stiff administration paper advises cordial
working for Mr.. LIS. election.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04
Cottage for Sale.

1UVHE under signed offers for sale NICE cor -
TAGE in McGrcgor. There are six rooms, RW
including small parlor. The House is on an em-
north side of Ann street, but short distance
from the Landing. Tho grounds 100 feet square.
There is good cstern, capacity 100 barrels, the
premises.
payment. Apply to J. NJ. SIMPSON,
August 4, 1S5sn95w3 North McGreor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Fire Woyks.-On Friday evening last this
vicinity had free exhibition Of the most mag
ni6cent pyrotechnic display imaginable. A
heavy storm cloud came up about o'clock and
the way heavens artillery let off was frightful
From till II. one sheet of fame illuminated the
village while the thunder rolled in unceasing
response to the electric demonstration. The
rocket like streams of fame athwart the sky
were beautiful beyond description and terribly
interesting. The rain fell with that easy grace
which has characterized it this summer; ii re
sumed business on Saturday night and broke
Of about on Sunday morning.
The present warm, wet weather will destroy
whst wheat the Rnst Aaa left.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-04

Absem.-Mr. FULLER Of the Times took the
st. Louis Packet on Thursday last for Daven
port His business there is entirely private
perhaps tender. As our partnership does not
extend to relations of that kind we fo,bear al
luding TO the possibility that he may come
home duplicated He will be at home when
he gets back.