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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11
New Mail Routes.

We have the qualification Of announcing to
the citizens Of Northern Iowa that two new and
very important Mail Routes are about to DO
put in mutton from McGregor. The Post
Master at this place has received from the De.
partment a notification to this effect accom-.
panied with request that the Department may
be furnished with tho names of Offices on the
routes, the distances, &c. The Routes named
Gre:
From McGregor, by Postville, Ossian, Fort
Atkinson, jacksonville and North Washington,
to St. Charles City"
"From McGrcgor, by Elkader and Volga
City to Manchester"
There will probably be as much or more
Mail matter on the first named route than upon
any other one north. Of equal length, and if We
can secure tri.weekly or dSi'y line in coaches
it will be done. The r. NJ. General invites sug.
gcstions from this Office and We shall certainly
suggest such service as is consistent with the
present Importance and growing value of the
lines. A tri-weekly to Elkader and a daily, or
at least tri-soeckly TO St. Charles will make the
hearts Of our Iowa readers glad. We hope
soon to see the lines let and the contractors on
hand.
WhereA McFAprAyn
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The Atlantic Cable.

The complete success of the Atlantic Gable
is placed beyond all doubts. Signals are now
being made through the whole extent of the
cable, but it is unlikely that the cable will be
opened for business for several days, or per-
hafs week, as the electricians will require
time for a series of experiments with their re-
cording instruments. Due notice will be given
Of the opening of the line for business.
TRrMrY BAY, N. f., Aug. Z.
To the Associated Press, N. F. Since our
arrival here on the morning Of tho 5th. l have
been constantly receiving Geographic messages
asking for full particulars in regard to laying
the cable, to which it is impossible for me to
reply, as every moment of my time will be
fully occupied while remain here. handed
to Mr.. McMay, Superintendent of the New
York, newfoundland and London Telegraph
Companies Lines. my daily journal, and gave
him full permission to send from the same any
extracts that he might think of interest to the
public, especially those portions which will re-
ply to the communications have received.
Signed, Cyrus w. FIELD,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Toleration.-An old friend from Canada,
used TO tell story illustrative Of the 'slove'
which too often characterizcs members of diff
ferent churches. In noticing the treatment of
sectarians toward each other as detailed in the
newspapers secular and religious, we are re-
minded Of the story referred to, and here it
is:
An old Irish woman with several children
was travelling through Canada and STOPPED at
the ''shanty" Of a countrywoman near Hamil-
ton. The traveller, with that Difference which
marks the race in asking favor, said, .Wili
ye be kind enough good madam to let me boil
me ay-kittle at your fire % sThruo will T."
said the other: "God forbid that should re.
fuse to grant SO small favor to poor woman
and her childer.'' The kettle was deposited
in its place and the two sat down to smoke and
chat. After the interchange of a few inquiries
as to where they came from DC, &C., the resi-
dent crone asked, 'And what religion may ye
be off" The other with evident hesitation re-
Piled, "Ah well I'm Protestant, but hopo
we'll all be saved" This was enough, the
hostess rose suddenly from her seat and apply.
ing her foot vigorously to the kettle, she yocfe
rated, aye murtherin hereto, hore not -
To H wild yere kittle -
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The Mischief Maker-Whc the absent are
spoken Of, some will speak gold Of them. some
silver, some iron. some lead, and some always
speak dirt, for they have natural attraction
towards what is evil, and think it shows pene-
tration in them. As cat watching for mice
does not look up tho an elephant goes by, 50
they arc 80 busy mousipg for defects that thcy
let great excellencies pass them unoticed. /
will not say It's not Christian TO make beads Of
others faults, and tell them over every day
say il is Internal Ifyou want to know NOW the
devil feels. you do knoW if you are such one.
Henry Ward Becchcr.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Best time to Adoeyfise.-It is the experience
OF the Oldest and best informed merchants, with
whom we have conversed, that the Fall trade
should be advertised throughout the entire
Summer, as we'll as in the Fall and the Spring
trade throughout the Winter, as we'll as during
the Spring.
There is much philosophy in this, as we'll as
practical good sense. Outside business, eepec-
tally, to succeed well, should invariably be ad.
ver'ised months in advance Of the time Of the
sale. in ou1er that dealers may be carly and ex-
tensively apprised where to apply for such ar
ticles a. they may wish to purchase.-U. 8.
Journal
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

C,oFFies.-This is the title given 10 the fol.
lowers Of new style of wearing hair. The
mode consists in, cutting it very short and 50
frizzling it as to make each particular hair
stand on end. The fashion is of very recent
date NM nrmsp~prr comment ID TDerur or1s
throughout the east. In our estimation tits
the ne plas ultra Of all foolish ways ever inyea-
ted to render the human face and head DISCUS
ting. At the American, in Milwaukee, we saw
one "cropy' and not having heard of the late
style Of hirsute ornament, we seriously suppos-
ed the poor fellow, whose hair brustled so fun
nily, was laboring under some disease of the
caput and we were on the point Of asking him
what calamity had reduced his hair to such q
brush-like appearance. We are glad now that
we were not 30 impertinent as to ask the gen.
tleman "what allied his hcad''-he might have
thought our question had a significance deeper
than the mere surface.
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! r i b..
Read i've receive applications for tho
Times without the money. To save trouble to
those DESTROYS of patronizing this Office we now
state that the CASH, the endorsement of your
Post Master. or the personal knowledge of the
Projectors as to the soundness OF the applicant
is necessary TO secure this paper hereafter
Some of the smootllest, incest looking names
on our books have recently been returned TO US
with "Run away just opposite to them. end II
We continue the system of indiscriminate aocep-
lance of subscribers it will not be long before
our own names must be bulletned "Run
away"
Send us names Messrs. r. Masters, even
though the money is not enclosed, but if you
would not trust those who apply to you. do not
send their irresponsible alphabetical daguero.
types to this Office.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Monthly Reporter.-A neat quarto-form sheet
bearing the above title has found its way to our
office. 1t is issued from the Blank Book,
Binding and Job Printing Office Of N. w,
MILLS d Co. Of Des Moines. The Reporter
bears evident marks of success in the bust mess
which it represents and it affords us pleasure to
place it on our exchange list. County Offices
and legal gentlemen will find it worth much
more per year than the 80 cents asked for it
1t is well filled with valuable matter of inter
est to every citizen Of the state.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

TRHAstRsR's OyFlcz, Clayton Co., lows,
Juns I2, 1883.
NIOTICE Is hereby given that all Taxes which shslE
IN remain due and unpaid the Books Of the
Treasures Once aforesaid on the first day Of Ssptsm.
Der next, will be collected by pIsrREss AND SALE,
provided by sections 45 and 40 Of entitled Can
Act in relation to Revenue approved March 23 f6So.
Such Distress and Sale will be made immediately attsr
the lst of September aforesaid and at the OF De-
linqusnts, who will rave themselves such expense BY
settling up srresragss before that time This measure
Is required BY law and prompted BY the public ne
ccssity. b. =. FOX, Treasussr.
Gutenberg, July IL, lS5Sn73t6
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

N1OTICE Is hereby given, that by virtue pf an exc.
Court of Clayton county, Iowa, I will sell At public
vendue to the highest bidder, for cash. the 18th day
Of August 1858, between the hours OF ten o'clock, A.
NJ, aud four o'clock Z. NJ, of said day, at the stoss
of ". NJ. futile, In the town OF MctregOr, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit srs
One (l) barrel and one Cd box ground coffee, three
cadys Tea aud part chest do lot sosp, three ~
part boxes candles lot of mustard lot " nut
megs. box salaratus ONE box Of coffee, enc lot Of
sweet oil, sixteen gallon kegs, one five gallon ksg,
twenty gallons of brandy ten gallons h. whisky, three
boxes indigo, one lot ofglsss bottles, etc., etc.
TaSen the property OF &. u. shaw, tn satisfy az
execution in favor Of Derby h Day Tor the tum ~
slii4, 5tleo. JAMES DAVIS, 4Hsv'
Hhsrig Of Clayton County >! HS'
By NJ u, .TVyTLE, D1s~ =
pstsl July J: lSSsL3:wb
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Democratic Convention.

A Convention of delegates from the several
counties in the 10Th Judicial District, will be
held at 10 clock, on the Bird Monday, being the
23rd day of August next, at the court house in
West Union. to nominate candidates for Dis
trict 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 he one de-
lcgate fer each fifty votes polled for Ben NJ.
Samuels. and one additional delegate for each
fractional vote over twenty-five, Every coun-
ty, however, is entitled to representation.
BY ORDER OF. THE COMMITTEE.
West Union, June 81, 1858.
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Too bdd.--It is rumorcd that Mr. John A.
Washington, Of Mt. Vernon. designs to remove
yielding possession to the ladies who have pur-
chased it. This cannot be true because the
articles of purchase particularly specify and in
clude the sacred tomb and contents which give
the farm its immense value, Mister Washing.
ton Ia doubtless mean enough, but it is not right
to charge him with stealing his grandfather.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Douylas.-The tour Of this shstihgHisbsd
Senator through Illinois is more siko the fii-
umphal march of some great military Chief
than any thug else we can think of. He ORA VS.
innumerable crowds at all stopping points
and the Democracy are confident of his sue
cess. The Treasury cormorants at Chicago
are after him but we trust they will not be
able to defeat him-these pap-suckers hate the
Judge far more intensely than they do the
Republicans.
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Where's McFARLASp

Jokes.-An Irishman was told to feeds mule
"some corn in the car" but he complained that
the obstinate brute shook his care 90 much that
he could get but handful in each Another
gentleman from the same country bought .
duck for sighting cock ard In sxpa.ia.iHg O.
the merits of his game he said, "luk at his
wide bill and his broad fut--the divA himself
cant "Trip him up" A wild youngfellow who had
been favorite with all the ladies was told by
his father "to get wife, give tried that he
replied, "but the husbands make such d.
fuss about it had to Quit"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Erprossice.-Ano ole Josy living in the vicini
ty Of a fast town called anderson ia tho State
OF Michigan remarked that the citizens we're 80
internal mean that "they would swindle the
angel Gabriel out of bis horn before he could
make the first foot 2"
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District Court, Clayton County, iowa.
Henry D. Alyord,

. DssVscs COHTt, CSdtsOn Counsv, A0W0s
Henry p Alyord,
vs..
Daniel williams, James II. Sparks
and William Sparks, John Sparks September Tsemj
and Mary Sparks, minor heirs OF 1858.
James Sparks, deceased, Elizabeth
Kirk and 49, Kirk, her husband,
whose christian name Is unknown.y
TO Daniel Williams, james II. Sparts and william
Sparks, John Sparkle and Mary sparks minor hcis Of
James Sparks, deceased, Elizabeth Kirk and $3.50 Kirk
her husband, whose CHRISTIAN name y unknown:
THE Original Notice in the shove entttled causs;
= having bean ratnrnsd to the May rssn, 1855, 81
said court, BY the sheriff with return NJ mot found"
IS to said defendants, and order Of publicstio1
having been thereupoa duly made and entered All
said cause continued to September Term, l83A ekSsE
court You are therefore in purs uAncs or aid oder,
hereby notified that there is file In the ONCE Of
che clerk or the said district court petition Of Henry
D. Aiyord claiming OF you the paytition Of tho f0i-
lowing described lands, t9v The portheast quarter
Of the northeast quarter OF scction No 3 IN Torn.
ship No. %, north of range No. 4. Vest Of Sth rln:
cpsl Meridian, and tho west fractional half OF tbs
northwest quarter OF section No. g. OF township,
range and Meridian. And that unless you pp~aranA
answer said petition on before ths mosnizg - IL
second day Of tho next Term Of said court, TO -
holden vt Gutenberg IN said county, the 90th day
Of September, 1855, Judgment win hsrendere@ agsae
you thereon. NOBLE Il DMUMM0ND,
Attorneys tDr Piainii2 :
Attost--T. UrDEeRAFr, CPk D. @. 81
August II, lsssw4 90 prs. Fee, slol
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Grim Con.-At Milwaukee lately kind
hearted limb of the Law was found in the bed
chamber Of another lawyers wife and divers
bullets were sent in hot haste after the derelict
disciple Of Blackstone. The injured man was
"nght down mad Mt this invasion OF his marital
rights, and it is feared he viii push his revenge
to bloody end
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an Heircss.-The celebrated Miss Lloyd
England is about TO marry Major Somebody.
the hero of the Alma. Her fortune is said to
be 25 to 30 millions. A friend observes that,
rich as she may be, she could not procure 9 fee
simple title to one McGregor lot! Land ia
very high here.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Dead.-The Cedar Falls Democrat is re-
ported ''gone up. The Democrat had but re-.
Gently succeeded the Banner, Republican pa.
per printed at the same place. These are hard
times for Newspapers aud the man who is out
of one is well of. One half OF those now
running would be as well for the country, and
much better for the Newspaper business.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Personal.-Field of the Howard Co Sentinel
was at McGregor one day last week. We had
a comfortable time with him, but he declined
trip by land to Bloody Run!
FIELD will remain in the Sentinel Office for
a time yet and the Stockholders will find il
very difficult to secure man who embodics, in
the same degree, such mechanical skill and
editorial industry and ability as the present
manager.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

uI'Carpenter of the Madison Patriot wants
to know 1t We design publishing that biblical
Conundrum' which somebody told in Chica-
go.
Guess not. Ourprejudices will not allow us
TO enter upon subject SO dark as the one he
refers to. We are not Rel II. publican
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

High Wharf.-The Turkey River at New
Oregon rose seventeen feet in one day of last
week. The Cedar river has also been over its
banks to an extent never before known. The
Mississippi is very high, the Wisconsin is also
in, mostuogoyernablc mood. 1.-the fall rains
come on with anything like tho present stage
of~atss ne will see sights on the Mississippi
before OcteAcr.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Pretty Good--lhey tell good joke on Colfax
of Indiana, candidate for Congress. At La
Porte he was introduced to prominent Ger
man who was little deaf .s
"BoN dar," said the German, 'sto tho Dyvil
NIT der boil dax--I pays him now two times =
schnylsr's organ denies it but that only i'm.
proves the joke.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Ocean WaOe.--A magnificent Ball was given
on Wednesday night last at the Mondcll House
in Prairie du Chen in honor of the st. Paul
Packet Ocean Wave. We learn through the
papers of that city that a splendid time was
had. The Managers will accept our thanks for
a "Complimeatary.' II vas ont Of our. pow.
or TO attend. $500,
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Saicide-Jefferson Richardson, o young man
living near Indianapolis, recently killed him
self with arsenic because beautiful girl Tilted
him.
Our folks always had great love for the ladies
but this is the first one Of The name that ever
committed suicide on account of q rejection
it may be the first one that was ever Tilted:
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-. ---- PHILADkLFH1A, august D.
The President, who is row at Bedford, re.
ceived the first intimation of the successful
laying of the Atlantic cable. through tho Assoc
ciated Press. The following is copy Of Mr..
Fields message:
To the Presideat Of the United States
Sir:-The Atlantic Telegraph Cable on
board the U. 8. steam frigate Niagara and H.
B. Ms Agamemnon, was joined in mid ocean
July Goth, and has been successfully laid, and
as soon ~ the two ends are connected with the
land lines, Queen Victoria will send a message
to you. and the cable will be kept free until
your reply has been transmitted.
With great respect,
remain your obdt. serv't.
CYnUs w. FIELD.
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LiQuor--The arrests in Milwaukee fts The
month of July number 1873 Of weichll6 were
drunk and disonerly and three fourths Of the
remainder were for Assaults, yagrancies and
other violations of law which liquor is entitled
to be credited for. Alcohol is a most potent
power in the derangment Of human affairs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Dentist-Dr. ]. w. King, Surgeon Dentist,
writesrs that he cannot be here as advertised
in our paper Of last week, but on the 18th Of
the month he will most certainly be at McGreg-
or or s'break trace" So, get your teeth as
loose IS possible that the exiractions may be
less distracting.
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Cou'sesy--We last week called the atten-
ton Of MYERS of the Fayettc Journal to the
fact that he published two resolutions as part
OF the Democratic Platform, when said resolu-
tions were, as he knew no part of it whatever.
He sticks to the falsehood yet, asserts that
we cut his exchange last week and insnuates
that we lack courtesy" because we do not re.
cOgnize his course as honest
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The Tslegyaph.-Our readers will of course
be delighted TO learn of the success of this great
work. Wepublish the essential dispatches re-
lating to it, and forbear extended comments.
Next week our paper will probably contain
news direct from London without the mtcryen-
ton of Steam Ships. Let us wait till the work
is completed and in motion before We burn our
candles or destroy our powder.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Lager.-The Wisconsin, tells us that lager is
reduced in price to 3 cents per mug or seidls.
The hard times affects the saloons seriously
and manufacturers have large quantities ON
hand which will spoil unless drinkers rally TO
the rescue. Many saloons are drying up.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-08-11

Lecompton.-"The agony is over.' Lecomp.
ton is rejected in Kansas by = vote of 9to 49,
OOO Nobody cares copper about il, and he
couldn't help the matter if hs wanted to-
Kansas will be admitted when she adopts
State Constitution by ballot, and not before -
What next, Mr.. Vandeyer
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Ne'c Advertisements. "Stop Thief" by
all means and make some exertion to get the
large reward offered by Pearsall Il Church.
Read Millers Stove and Tin Ware propositions,
II. c. Martins Drug professions. Mead g.
Averill's Law Card and the legal and the Medi
cal notices. We cannot refer 10 them except in
this brief way
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TO tie people Of Clayton Co. and v;ic.iiaity.

II W. KING the identical Dentist who <r.@
ID made short visit to this city in ~
May last, thankful for tho patronage then QllIlU
received. Is thereby nducsd to nuke second vist 70
respond TO those calls which wantof time then prevent.
ed. Also those madG aficr he left. As he deeno
time very important item In operations in his pro-
fession those wisingt them will hud It much to Their
advantage to call early Delay not nSer the 10th Of
August, 1855 a. he cannot stop over three or four
weeks on Said visit, unless actual demand exist
]. w. KING,
McGregor, Aug. 4n95tl Eurgeon Dentist.
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OuR MAREET-Owng to Harvesting, nothing Is do.
ing Of consequence but produce bought at the fol.
lowing rates. Beef 1--we weight 2cts, Green Peas 75cts
Per bushsl Beans Scots, Bests Scots, Potatoes 75cts
Cabbagos Sets each Green Corn sots per doz Butter
II cts, Eggs, IL l-2cts.
In grain there is not much doing. but when offered
prime wheat Is bought At 90, oats and corn at IS.
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The Juagcship.-As we go'to press TUESDAY
3, P. M We have no returns from the Repub-
lican Convention of West Union. We shall
probably hear who is the nominee, by the
stage, but it will not arrive in time to enable
US to give all our readers the news.
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A M;okfv JVork -Me.surea .re now h

A Mighty Wovk.-Measures are now being
taken to tunnel the Alps. Engineers have ex-
amined and reported to Louis Napoleon and to
keep his uneasy subjects out Of mischief he
will probably commence the work without de.
lay-.the French Government is not alone in the
enterprise. The distance will be near 40 miles,
the expense incalculable and the time to com.
plete it about six years.
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~ Hot - HOTTER HOTTEST HorTENTor
HorrENToTIMus - IIoTTENToTTITTIMUs.- - No
We can't quite come to the rage OF the thermometer
this morning the very warmest of the season. Our
usual sea-breeze however, set in about ten O'clock
modifying to extent the suns fiery rays but still
leaving the weather uncomfortaby torrd. What they
imagine. Probably lay back and loll.-Free Demo
Of
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Agrncy.-A. v. BLAIR Esq, late Of Prairie
du CHEN, and one of the most able young law
yers Of the west, has recently become associa-
ted with J. J. Gallagher & Co., Of Chicago in
the Real Estate. Law and Collection Agency
business-Blair being the legal partner in the
concern,
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o. There are thousands of men still out Of
employ ment, both in Eastern and Western
cities. The price Of labor has fallen every
where. In Chicago, laborers can be procured
at Fifty cents per day, but many refuse TO work
at all, rather than do it at that price.