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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

s.. Val.ntine-Tu'tlc at the P.O.is a great
public bcnefactor. He sold lovc-missilcs enough
on Saturday last to make more than fifty
matches in Mc(:regor alone. Our Office boys
are 50 "stuck ~" with the rre:ty verses they
have got that We dare not give them any copy
that has the word "girl" in it-this accounts ft,r
the absence Of lady-articlcs in this weeks
7:,n>.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Kansas.-The Legislature has provided for
Convention to frame New Constitution
Tuesday in March-tl,c Convention will consist
OF 100 members and il will meet on the 5th
Monday of March-its labor will be submitted
to the people on tire LIST Monday in May.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17


HOME IrEMs.-We have notes enough
(not bank notes good reader) to fill a
column or two, but our space is growing
small for this week and it behooves us to
condense.
J. G. Fales has purchased the "Four-
Mile House," and it is his intention to
fit it up in fine style as an inviting re-
sort for the Ladies and Gentlemen of
Nc Gregor, when the dust of the city be-
comes oppressive. Fales has some en-
tensive plans in his head, and when they
are executed he will have tavern stand
that cannot be beat in the west.
Somes d Sanborn are completing the
tavern building at Foy's Spring. They
will open the house in few weeks.
A large Bath House and Dancing Sa-
loon will shortly be erected at west Nc
Gregor. There arc several other build
ings in contemplation up that way.
Strouse d. Friedman, D. Wooliscroft,
w. II. Harding, II. D. Evans, Sherman
u Wilson and others whose names we
have lost. are preparing the north bluffs
of main street for stores. We will have
more to say of them hereafter. This
Town of McGregor will make an awful
move forward in the spring.
The Methodist Church is now enclos-
ed, and but for the GOODNESS of the
weather, it would soon be ready for
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Msnnesota.-It is proposed By villains in the
Territory to amend the Constitution in such a
way that $500, 900 may be borrowed By the
New State to assist her Il. Road projects;
bonds are to be issued for that amount and
these may be TUNED into banking capital.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Speeimens-lhe Chiago Type Foundry Co.
has laid US under obaiga,ion by forwarding 10
the 7SMes Office neatly -got-up Specimen
Book fur the use Of Printers. 1t is great con
venience to Us indeed, and if money ever gets
to be fashionable again We may treat ourselves
to several fonts Of Tyre of which this Book
contains such handsomely executed shadows
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Decorah Gozette.-This paper, We learn, has
changed hands, Francis BELFoY ESQ, of the
Wawkon Journal. having become the pu:chas.
err and Editor. We do not possess official in
formation Of the fact but it ID near enough to
justify the s.atcmcnt-we await the arrival of
the next Gazette With considerable degree Of
interest :
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rEsM.IyEs ClTr, Feb. 4, 1853

rE,M.IsEs Cirr, Feb. 4, 1858.
Mn. RICHARDSON:
There was introduced into the House a
Resolution by Mr.. Lundy of Muscatinc, to the
effect that call Farmers in this House shall be
allowed to vote on all matters before the House,
by virtue of their election, Propided, They do
not attempt to discuss any subject, but will allow
the Legal gentlemen to do that service" This
was introduced into the House for the fact OF
there being many things thrown out by the
Lawyers that went to show that they consider.
cd any one that was not Lawyer leather
head, or in fact they have made use Of this
term to show that all were leather-hcads who
were not Lawyers. ....r
There has law rassed the House to-day
making it penal offence for all Justices of the
Peace, Clerks Of Courts Or any other officers,
having the charge Of any monies that have
come to them by virtue of their Office, and do
not pay over or account for the same in legal
manner, shall pay fine Of III &c hundred dol.
lars, or not less than fifty dollars, and be i'm
ri>oned in the County Jail not exceeding ono
year, or both fine and Imprisonment at the
discretion of the Court. 1taI pears from state.
ments Of gentlemen on the floor that there arc
large amounts that are Withheld or unaccounted
foi by legal gentlemen, in some instances
amounting to thousands Of dollars that belong
to the school fund and to individuals now this
is an outrage aud should be corrected by law.
A proposition has been made to me to-day
that rather partakcs of the fancy-it is, that the
people of Iowa shall pay for the Capitol an ex-
orbitant price and make money out Of the opc-
ration of moving it to DcsMoinc. I told the
gentlemen that the people Of Clayton were not
in favor of removing the Capitol, and were op-
posed to paying any thing, much rather choos-
ing 10 let "those that dance ray the fiddler"
If it was Of SO much importance to get the
Capitol here that the people could bind them
selves to build suitable buildings, let them pay
for the same. The excuse now is that "times
have changed and they find it rather hard to
pay 30 per cent for money for the use of the
State" J only have to say, this is no fault Of
ours. for the old Capitol would have served u.
q few years longer.
Iremain, yours truly.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
FROM THE STATE CAPITOL.


DEsMo:NEs C,rY, Feb. 3, 1888.
FnsNp RicHARpscN
The House has decided to.day to institute
a court of Common Pleas similar to Indiana,
with Jurisdiction in the amount of two thus.
and dollars, AMI to attend to the Probate busi-
ness; the court to embrace several counties in
jur;s LECTION and do away with the County
Judge to have complete Town organization.
This meets with considerable opposition from
Lincoln Clark and Others. The Dubuque
delegation mp, cars somewhat divided ON this.
Mr.. Mahony says that Clark is too much Of an
old E,gy and is afraid of progression. Some
seem TO think this is the most dangerous Leg
islature that ever met together in the State Of
Iowa, from the fact IF its entirely ripping up
every thing that has been long established
how this 10 sEall not attempt to say. But
am of the opinion that thorc should he some-
thing done to regulate affairs soon. Town
government meets with general favor and will
become law in some share or other. They
have not reported Bank Bill yet but when
they do, the members assure me that you shall
have Branch at McGrcgor, as the most North.
crn point in the State Of any Commercial i'm
portance. They acted on Stay Law to-day
and it will most likely become lax-:hc
longest time, Is months, and the shortest
months. They have to-day repealed Section
1850 Of the Code that extends the time to all
purchasers of School Lands that have not been
able TO command the rocks as their obligations
become due. They have also had under con.
sideration to-day the law against Adultery, and
will probably make that 80 any one can prose-
cute for the crime as it is now ne ono can
prosecute except the wife or husband. They
also have had Under consideration the Law on
the subject Of Divorce and Alimony, and have
agreed to the following causes of Divorce:
Where either party after marriage commits
Adultery. ....
Where either rarty after marriage is convic.
ted Of felony
Where either party is impotent.
Where either party absc,.ts themselves for
the term of three years without reasonable
cause.
Where either rar'y is guilty Of inhuman
treatment SO as to cndanger the life Of the
other.
Where either party since marriage becomes
a habitual drunkard.
Thus you see there is something doing by
the cngregated wisdom of the State to correct
some Of the many abuses that afflict the hu-
man race.
am, yours truly.
J.. G. C.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

VooPS ffatr Hest,rdtirt.--Prof. Wood, the re-
nowned d coyerer OF the invaluable Hair Restorative
stiii continue TO labor in behalf of the afflicted.
fti' medicines are universally admitted Ly the
American press To be far suIcrior to all others for
causing the hair the head OF the aged that has been
s'herctt Ion many year, grow forth with a. much
Fgor a;d iu&urIhncc wncn ole sed with the adyal.
,ase OF youth.
There can be NJ doubt tba it Is of the greatest
d cnvcre, in tie medical world 1t restores periua.
neatly gray asir 20 its original color. and makes 1t
ume the beautiful silky texture, which has been very
do irablo In all ages Of the woy!ISt. Louis Morning.
Herald. :
solt BY all Druggists. cw,1
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

1t is said that the decline Of val
ues real and personal in Europe and
America, since August last are not less
than $500, 600. 900.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

UA New Hampshire man asks an editor of
that state if profile is correctly pronounced
when it is called frotsel-if so, he wants TO
know if he may call woodpie ,coodpeel.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

ES-The Lansing Mirror has walked
up after nap of three or four weeks.
~ Jas. Thorington is appointed
Swamp-Land Agent for the State OF
Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Cd COOLEY the Representative from Winni-
shiek has presented bill to locate the Deaf g.
Dumb Asylum at Fort Atkinson in that Coun-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
COM M E RCIA L..
McGregor Market,

~ Wednesday, Feb. II, 1853.
Corrected weekly by HOFFMAN BENTON & CO..
Wholesale Grecers Il prugsi.ts.l
EXCHANGE on New York selling s.; on Milwaukee
and Chicago L. Gold buying > /, selnga2.
PRODUCE.--Wheat 40 to As. Flour so to l,75.-
Oats 90 to %. Barley So Corn 25 Potatoes 80 to 40
Beans IS to 95. Butter IL l2 to 49, Lard 10 to IL
Eggs 10 to II 12 Cattle. gross, &c. shcc, so to 2Oo
Beef dressed to 6. Hogs dressed IL to So
FRUiTs.-Grecn Apples So dried TO- Raj ms
$3.50.
GROCERIES-susars unstcad, from s 10 to IL. Nc
aescs (new) So so. Syrup 65 to 10. Coffee prime Rio
Ii II. Crackers IL to 0. Saicratus L. Tobacco
~ to 4osmokiug IL. Whisky 80 to IS. Candy 1G L.
FrsH-Mackercl $50 to $50 (; Cod IL; White 49,
Water Lime $50. Plaster 5 to 6. Domestic Lime 81
olLs-Iard s5 to 80 Whale 20 to lao Lin ICED
Ito. Soap61-o. Candles H.
SUNDRIES.-Nails s. Pets 25. Wood 3, so to L. Tur-
pcntine 50. White Lead to 10. Lumber IL, Is, %,
30 Lath to 3 II Shingles 4 to S.
fuks.-but few offering. Coon, No. !, so No. g.,
20 Mink Is to Is Otter 7sc per isot Beaver so a
H.. Rat 10 Deer Skins-red 20 blue Is grey ..
sALr-Fine, firm at $3.50 ; conrse 3,25.
Our markat for few weeks back has been fuctua-
ting Sugars have rapidly declined and it is difficult to
give definite quotations. This article can be consider
cd only nominal. Produce is looking up ut the south
Price Current
OfBRADLEY & CO., McGresor, lows, at the Old
Stand Of Hunting 4 Co.
The stock Of Groceries in Market il abundant ut re-
duccd prices.
We sell the foIlosins Staples Mt prices named
SUGARS.-N. 0. Brown IL to 10 clarified do 10 ;
Porto Rico, best quality IL White Coffee Is to IL IL
COFFEE.-Ro, extra, from IL to II.
SALT.-Coursc and fine ut 1926.
MOLASsEs.-Extra, ncw crop n. o. GO extra
Syrup CD to 10, very tine article.
FRUITs.-Dricd Apples to 10. Dried Peaches II
l-2. Raisin', (new crop,) to $50.
CANDLES.-Taow IL Starr IS; AtLalnantine 49,
SOAPS IL to Z.
SALERATUS.-Purc, Sc.
TEAs.-Y. iIuyson SO to IS Imperial IS 20
Gun Powder, extra, 10 Ooleay IS . GO.
TOBACCO.-N 30 Blue Hens Chickens IS Smok
ing do 10 to IL.
CRACKERS.-7 to S.
VIII KEY-30
lRODCCE Is selling ut the following prices Wheat
4O Corn 20 toys. Oats 20 to IS Potatoes q to 30
| Pork so to IS Beef L. to 6.
BRADLEY co.
February H. 1858.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

~ 1t is said that Gen. Denver has written
to tie President not to press the Lccompton
question at present Like enough. but deaf men
can not lear nor can blind men sec
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

DIR. CHRIsrIE's Aguc Bal. am has attained ia Ina.
popularity through it, merits ; its So
power in curing diseasc.its singular harmless Acss ana
freedom from hurtful ingredients. 1t can be taken hs
the helpless infant, vigorous youth and feeble .c.
without injury, and always with benefit. Thou
sands in every state in the Union where the disease
prevails have realized and will testify to its Basam;1
and curative powers Price, dollar per bottle OF
bottles for $780,
For sale by Merrill Barron, and by agents in all
important places. 4w69
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
Seeds for 1855.
vX7E arc now prepared with q full and complete
w stock Of

YIELD, GARDEN 4 FLOWER SEEDS
or the new crop, tesupply any demand Wholesale and
Retail on the very best of terms.
Our stock Il NEW (as We do not consign reeds and
take none back to mix up again. and much Of it grown
under our own directions in this State Oar stock Of
European seeds il inn directly by ourselves from
the most reliable growers in England and France.
We feel confident better advantages TO the public
can be offered than we give and cordially invite
an examination OF our stock h.4nve purchGing. Our
stock con- its art Of SIying Wheat Barley, Corn,
Peas Beans &c, Large variety of Garden Seeds
and full assortment Of Flower Seeds of choice yarie.
tios Al o, l50 bushels pure Chnese Sugar Cane Seed
Constantly hand a large assortment Of Agricul-
tural and horticultural Machines and Implements.
Full priced seed and implement catalogues seut
upon receipt Of stamp to pay postage.
HENRY D. EMERY & CO.,
3an69 2O4 Lake Street, Chicago.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

N. d. N. Il. R.-JohR CatiiA has been elect.
ed President Of this Company fur the year to
come. The finances Of tho Road arc reported
TO be in good shape.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Agricultural Notice.

There will be meeting Of the Executive Officers
the Clayton County Agricultural Society," at Clayto
Centre, ON Saturday, March 18th, at Il o'clock NJ.
full attendance is requested.
by order OF the President
4wIo J. NJ. KING, Stcy.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

yond his reach, l felt to be motionless
on my part would be the wisest step,
and calculated that his passion and fury
would soon lead him on to the exhibi-
ton of less caution Nothing of the
kind occurred, and yet the first ball dis
charged was mine. A mouse could have
been heard to stir but we were perfect
ly lost to each other.
Eventually. whether my eyes had
become more accommo lated to the
Alackness, or from whatever cause, but
true enough it is, l perceived pair Of
eyes on the other side, nearly opposite
me. They shone like that ola hyena in
the night. / fired instantly, and rush
ed forward. The fash showed me the
colonel crouchcd down against the wall
and, must have equally directed him 10
me. lie fired as lie advanced, but miss
ed. We were almos. close together.
The empty pistols were thrown down.
and the knives used. He rushed on
with great ferocity, and tried to grapple
with me, but slipped out Of his arms !;
and for an instant being quite separated,
both stood still, listening for the place Of
the other. / think he must have heard
me, for lie fired a second time, with
such effect as you have all seen. Moth
ing but his knife now remained. had
. knife and pistol. We were so close
together that he was upon me almost as
soon as the pistol-ball. The latter stag
gered me q little at the moment, but
met him with the knife, and from that
time we never separated again. My OBJ
iect Was to keep him closing upon me,
until was certain as darkness would
permit of using my last ball to advan-
tage. In consequence of that l retreat
ed in various ways, both still fighting,
sometimes on the open floor, and some
times knocking ourselves with violence
against the wall.
Il was growing faint. l found my
strength failing, and then l fired my Sc
cond pistol. The light simultaneously
made, showed both men redder than the
Indian on the field of battle. l heard
that he staggered, and rushed with all
my strength upon him. lie still fought
little. but suddenly dropped before me,
and more than that I did not know"
Such is the tale, as nearly as the wri-
ter can remember, that was related to
him. He has a well founded belief
that all the details are perfectly true"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
NJ. IF.

cT A new Territory is to be carved out OF
the Moth West of Michigan.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

" Hycna escaped from a Mensgcrie at
Padding, Chic. 1t was fond in the village
grave-y ard, having already Dig up and devour
cd two or tn &c dead bodies.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

GENERAL MANAGERS:
Louis Benton, jr., John lIellwig,
X. Walter. Jno. v. D. benton.
David X. Hobart, VIM. Schmidt,
Wm Wcrlcr, A. +. Richard on,
j. NJ. Culver, John Z. Lewis,
John Turk, Oscar Burdick,
o. G. Lee,
FLOOR MANAGERS:
Louis Metzgcr, VIM. s. strykcr, q,
Louis Benton, jr, II. Guthcll,
John Walter, II. =. Wood.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

RD- We invite readers to the pcrusal of DR..
AYERS advertisements which appear in the columns of
paper They deserve attention treating Of what
interests all, and from which oil have long
respected The Doctor is well known as one Of tho
leading Chemists Of this country who dcvotcs his great
requirements to the discovery and manufacture OF
remedies for POPULAR use. The unparalleled success
which has followed his labors Is too well known in this
community to need any calculation from our pen.
Washington Co. Observer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

WOODLAND CREAM-a pomade for identifying the
hajr-hiyhly perfumes superior to any French article
imported and for half The price, For dressing ladies
hair it has equnl giving IL bright glossy appear
ance 1t causes gcntlemcns hair to curl in the most
natural Mariner. It dantlruG, always giving
the hair the appearance Of being fresh shampooncd.-
Price only fifty cents. None genuine UNLESS signed
FETKfDtfE 4 Co.,
Proprietors Of the "Balm Of a Thousand Flowcr..'
The Trade supplied by BROWER VAN DUZER,
sole agents for Prairie du Chen and McGrcgor. 1y4S
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

WHITE TEETH, PERYUMED BREATH, and beau.
tful complexion be acquired by using the "Baln
of Thou and Flowers" What lady or gentleman
would remain under the Of diagrceablc BREATH
when by using the "Balm of Thou:and Flowers a.
dcnrcc would not only render sweet but leave the
teeth white as aabaster 2 Many persons Do not
know their breath Is bad and the subject Is delicate
their friends would mention It. Beware Of
tcrfcits. Be sure each bottle is signed
FETRIDGE & CO., N. Y.
For sale by all druggists. 1y4s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
WARE HOUSE
North MEG cgOp.

For the reception of Freight, and propose ly sys-
tenn Of fair dealing and close attention to business to
merit the confidence and patronage of the public.
By a uniform system Of charges averaging about
ONETHIED of the amount heretofore cxactcd at Me-
Gregor by promptly notifying owners Of the arrival
of Goods by seeing that all merchandise consigned to
our House is well taken of and protected from the
weather. We hope to do fair share of the Storage and
Forwarding business Of Northern Iowa and Southern
Minnesota. Being permanently established at this
point will be greatly interest to study the i'm
tcrcsts and convenience of patrons, and they may
at all times rely upon prompt dischs Ne Of duty
in this respect.
We have contracted with Alex. McGrcgor to deliver
Frcghts from the Prairie du Chen Railroad Depot
very favorable terms, and to his Steam Ferry Boat
to and from this point during the coming season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1858-04-16
The Double Plow.

Thi, is class,I by many as a new con,ri-
yaucc, but 1t is figured in the English
book, ola half century ago, though per.
hlp.. not then u.ol Tor anything except
opening drain, and the like. For turning
over s,l, to be Immediately sowed again
with srls. SOD where the land is iolerably
smooth, there i. nothing equal to the double
ploN. Apply all your manure in fine COM
pos, 70 the lurrOw, and harrow It in. The
deeper YOU plow the better, provided You
have manure enough to enrich the stratum
Of oil brought to the surface. \ gool
deep plowins orswari land, with the double
plpw. will do more 10 iW wiiA grass than
any other operation. Where plowed last
year, az Chc' ter, on piece Of hard land
swarici with this grass, We found on cross
plowing this year that large portion Of
the roots had been smothercd TO death.
Naturally the roots OF this grass run near
the surface, no, usually more than four
inches deep, and ,renehius them in notwiih-
standing the stories about their vitality
i, sure death 20 them. BY common plow-
ius, they are cut in pieces, and thus multi
phcl, aud worked deeper into the soil than
they would naturally strike.
II some Of the Bay State farmers will
pllw an old usdrd OF witch grass foot deep
with the double plow, next May, harrow it,
roll itwi,h a heavy roller and plant imme-
dately, have no doub; they will confirm
this my apparent heresy, about this plant
which is at once one Of our best grasses,
aul most Troublesome weeds. IN. T.. Far
mcr.