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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15
The sentence of Brown.

The trial of BROWN, the rotbcr- constable
Of McGregor, took place at Gutenberg week
before last before Judge Murdoch, and resulted
in a sentence 70 the State Prison for le months
The Judge frst gave linn two years, but the
syml athletic appeals Of Attorney Potter, the
sobs and tears of Mrs. Brown and children and
the wild. despairing shrieks Of agony uttered
by tho unhappy culrrit, and his solemn asscv-
erations of being a good ma" hereafter. made
such on inn ression on the tender heart of His
Honor, the Judge. that months were taken
of. The Judges announcem, mt OF this leu
iency brought immediate relief TO the accused,
and the farce was concluded by harding him to
DeIt. Sheriff Tuttlc, for conveyance South.
Brown was a CONSTABLE, entrusted with
the duty Of preserving the peacc-hc commit
ted one robbery Of $500, and was guilty Of
another robbery Of some thousands-was de-
tccted in the last act and escaped. The citizens
of McGregor raised $500 to secure his arrest.
lie now pleads "guilty" and Judge Murd"ck
sentences him to eighteen months imprisonment
In this sentence public Justice is outraged aud
Indignation is too mild word to express the
feelings of those who are conversant with the
facts
BELL, the pirate, went for four years,
HOWELL, an accom- lice, for two years and
half, English GEORGE was let off on parole,
DEUEL. went for one year, KEE, the other
constable, gave bail for $500, and left the coun-
try, and now BROWN is sent up for one year
and half! Six robbers. all taken in the act
or confessing in or out of Court, have bit NINE
years Of service among them! Property
amounting to not less than eight thousand dol
lars has been recovered from their hands and
other large amount, are missing, the village
and vicinity was. for months, in state of Con.
tinual apprehension, nearly $4,000 have been
expended to catch these fellows and this is The
result! If Judge Murdoch can reconcile this
ill-timed lcniency with his duty to those whom
our laws were made to protect, he is welcome
to the consciousness Of having well performed
his part.
We advise no Lvnching, but to protect our
sclvcs fom the influx of scoundrels whom these
decisions may invite to come among US pro.
fessionally. we now state, Us Our individual be.
lief that the merit roLbcr taken here ,ciu be Set
tied ,risA FREE OF COST TO THE
STATE!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Neto Oregon Semtinel.-In referring to this
paper we wrote rerired. and the compositor set
it 'removed." Our calling it "strongly LIE.
compton is objected to by the Editor. but if he
will read the first issue under its present man
agement and fail to find several harsh re ferences
to those who have taken position with Nj.
Douglas, We will agree to credit it with will
jngness to let by-g"nes be by cones.
The Sentinel is m excellent paper and we
trust 1t will have no sympathy for or utilization
with that class of Democrats who boast of hay
's'1 vu'1ss ss'O ssssnvse,
defeat the most allie Democratic leader of the
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

TIE Messsge- bic document did not reach
10 till Saturday, and finding it % Lengthy % 70
cover half our paper We decided to give our
readers only Synopsis Of that andthe Reports
Of the Secretaries This may disarpoint few.
Tut We know it will please ten where il diasatis.
dee one. Messages are usually too long for
our OWE pefuSaI and Ne eonclude t'lss sas ss.-
eral reader feels some what - We do. The
Mesaags 10 able. particularly In it, discussi"n
1T Foreign Affairs. no man in tho Union be-
ing more capable Of handling that subject than
the President aud tho venerable Secretary Of
Ststs. Mr.. Buchanan defends his Lscompton
policy and claims IL - the best not of bic life
he recommends vsctfs duties on some kinds Of
merchandise in neither Of these positions do
we agree with him. but the Message ~ 9 whole
10 splendid state paper. svincing ability Of the
highest order. familiarity with the whole
machinery Of our government and an Industry
that 10 not cxcslled BY any officer or clerk in
the employ Of the government.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Festica'.-On Christmas eve the children Of
the Congregational Sabbath School win Lave
a Festival and Fair for the benefit of the
School. Preparations are making to render
this very interesting Jete; particulars when
we get them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Crinoline.-There is decided lcssening Of
size in this article Wcsee that several church
es and schools have prohibited its use entirely
and It is probable ,hst the style will 60 down
to very moderate dimensions and remain there
A daughter of Lord bradford recently was
almost burned up By her expanded skirts taking
6re-her sister came TO her relief and was also
severely burned.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

BsRs.-At Monona ON Christmas eve. Egg
bert e. Bsrns will give Cotiion party. It
Willie s"iissned Oy tho nnxic of Twins
Band and 1t course there will be an excellent
supper anda glorious time generally. 1.-THE
sltighing is good the will delegation from
McGrrgm. sure.
At the Mondell House in Prairie du Chen
there will also be Party on the same even.
ing Wears specially invited by Bro. Mer-
ill Of the Courier and if the ice is safe I'VE
should hate to be drowned in cold weather y
we intend 10 have look at Wisconsin styles
on that occasion--we have taken a fancy to
every body animate Or inanimste that wears
the name Of our enterprisins townsman No u
dell
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15
school Fund.
OFFICE OF County JuDaE, Clayton Go, low

OFFICE OF COUNTY JuDoR, Clayton Co. Iowa,
Gutenberg, November Gath, 1858.
LII persons indebted TO the School Fund for Dein-
~ quent Interest, are hereby notified that unlcsa
the is paid before the FIRST day Of January,
1852 also all interest falling due on said day apenalty
Of two per cent upon said interest will be charged,
and in like manner additional penalty OF two PEI
cent. for every month any Delinquent may fall 70 pay
the interest due from him until Me same h paid, and
II said interest Is paid at the end Of six months
the County Treasurer will report the name Of the De
linqucpt to the District Attorney, who will
commence suit for the collection Of said interest.
It will be to the interest OF all parties who have
signed their contracts sold and transferred the land
which they have mortgaged collateral security Ol
tho payment and interest to the School Fund
see that the interest Is paid while their obligation
remain in the School Fund. U. W. CRARY,
December /, IS5Sw5 Ill County Judge
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

II Hsm4-eeo:t nd lady Of the American
arrived % sasrda1 night TO the relief Of
wight who hss hs1Ap perform the labono Of
Hsssulss 1or H. Last thIss weeks. Scott wss
called ont about II and sons.wha4 sytsusivsly
eatartaissd By Company Of bic special friends
80 ~ heard-ahem!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Personal-G. w. Haislet, Esq, our frst
Foreman. valued friend, and row Proprietor of
the Howard Centre Light. called 10 see US on
Monday. He is here to purchase stock and we
are glad to learn that he lie prospecting. Mr.. H.
informs US that the late election in Howard
Co, resulted in favor of The Stake between
Vernon Spring and New Oregon. by majority
Of l3l; he charges fraud in the election and
thinks the seat will remain at Howard Centre.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Mr.. FuLey.-We received, just too Late for
this issue, an interesting letter from our late
partner dated at Mishawaka, Indiana, where
he is spending the winter. He will see that
his poetic selection tor the Times was antici-
patel--we are none the less obliged to him
however
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

NJ. 4. NJ r. R.-A writer in the Madison
Argus. opposing the assumption scheme now
agitating Wisconsin. charges the location Of the
Pr. du CHEN depot at Lower Town as vii
famous imposition OH the stockholders for the
benefit of few of the directors who had pur-
chased land in the vicinity of the present depot
grounds He goes on at length to show the
impolicy Of establishing line of steamers to
St. Paul, of making the lower landing in a
narrow slough, while good one was accessible
at Upper town, and concludes By insisting that
lots, the track will be extended 10 the UPPER
landing.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Gome.-In.door duties have prevented the
use, on our part. Of that elegant double-shooter
which VIC negotiated of Messrs. Williams e.
Harvey, but we learn that game is very abun-
dant Deer, phcasants, quails and grouse can
be easily found and captured in a short walk
and with proper skill.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15
New Advertisements.

Our space is limited that it is not possible
10 notice new advertisements farther than to
say TRead that column of amusing mcrcan.
tile fun got up by Mcnill& Barron, those le-
gal notices Of Baugh e. Stoneman, that propo.
sal Of McKinnie l. Co. to the SCHOOL, Districts
of Clayton County and that sharp, indepcndet,
candid aud proper call Of u. D. Fraser relating
to delinquent patrons of his school. NJ. Il B's
column merits more extended notice, (thcy
also have sale Of Warehouse Goods in this
paper), but they trade SO much already that it
seems unkind to say one word to add t" their
labors. Barron is known from New Hamp-
shire to the Cedar and if any man can beat
him selling goods We are not gucsser
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

That 7urkey.-Harding of Monona sent US
the best turkey We ever at down to and when
it comes in our line we will .reciprocate BY for
warding to him - lire string Of bas ~ this
little yiysr can furnish
Have patience friend "Bob." and in the
mean time accept our regards and imagine
somebody drinking your health!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

RtsM.-A friend suggests, and We agree with
him most decidedly. that the businsss houses
Of ths city b closed at One O'Clock to-day
(Wsdnssday) - mark Of respect 70 the
memory Of our late fellow citizen. ALxxAEDEa
Mc0sssoa. The procession willpsobably leave
the house for the place Of iptermsns. ct 3
O'Clock.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

FaShsons.-An article is going the rounds Of
the paper entitledS "An old. fashioned mother"
We were not before aware that the whimsical
lady called Fashion hsd dared to suggest any
new modes to secure this important end
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Danc:ng.-The two balls Of last Thursday
evening came off in good style and satisfied
tho partie;pa.ts. Wo looked in at both assem-
blages, but VIC have no room for extended COM
ments. II is said that Conant 4 Hopkin' Band
will play weekly or Semi.monthly during the
winter at American Hall. and that the enter
tainments will be so reasonable in price as to
command full house. This Band makes ex-
ccllent music
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

An Arrest-Last week a man named J. p.
Delarue, but calling himself John Smith ''tor
short was arrested at Gutenberg by Officer
Hodges Of Beloit. charged with being concern
ed in a late robbery at that place. "Smith'
had been stopping at McGregor for some days
previous and succeeded in obtaining the con-
fdcnce Of our private police by representing
himself as on the lookout for desperat char
actcr who had escaped justice somewhere east
of this. He had gone to Gutenberg ''to at
tend court and seemed much Interested in
III. proceedings, until Mr.. Hodges arrived and
nailed him. Smith is large man, and Hodges
deemed it necessary to ornament him with
clasps Of iron jewslry weighty enough to
tickle the vanity Of an elel liant. They left on
the cars for BelOit.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

To Subscribrs.-Ne are bound TO wind up
the old. non paying subscribers to the Times.
Money is not plenty, our paper bills are high,
composition expensive, and unless We get pay
we must care. As we do not expect to stop
the publication of this paper for . year or two
we are compelled to cut off those slow friends
who have forgotten our wants. Last week We
received $50 On aeU subscriptions and we ad.
,nirc the advance style SO much that it pains US
to mail the paper to men long in arrears.
them the money.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Tmpeysncs. Address on Thursday
evening will be delivered by Rev. Mr.. Keith Of
the Methodist church. Mr.. X. 10 Q graduate
Of Asbuy College. Indiana. and he will have
. large ssdisocs. Go. BY ell meaus. and hear
thu addfeas
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Essning 6eksA.-Mr. Tomlinson desirss 10
% ~ hat b will oommsaes School At the
AeaAsmy On this srssing. Dec. 18th. Terms
$50 fos % aashts. two nishss In week. To
tAoss who wsss TO spesd the long evening"
probably, hese y 4 plsadid opportunity.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

A Crsda.-An examination was asked of the
books Of Monsieur Gentil, the democratic
Treasurer of Crawford Co, Wisconsin. care
ful hunting up Of the papers showed that the
County owed the Treasurer just 33S!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Fire.-An alarm Of ''ire !" ran through our
town Oh Sunday night last. Two hundred ci,i.
zens were on the ground in short time, and
tionery store was the building on irs but very
.rrtie damage
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

A Convert. Miss Jones Lloyd, celebrated
English lady. heir to Lord Overstone. lately
Joined the Catholic church great sensation is
the consequence among the aris!ocracy.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

The Ex; RES T. HevaM " Der. 5. c,utains
fall proceedings Of the I,ws City state Aid"
Convepticn Of the LIST December. II was
tl,inly attended and not It all unanimous in lie
views. Haniltor. Hardin, Muscatins, Clntcn.
Jsctson. Lee, Webster, buchanan, Marshall'
Scott, Dubuque. Benton. Blackhawk. johnson
and Bremen counties only, we're represented /;
6ftetn out Of niEc,y nine. good deal OF
debate was had on the following resolutions
which finally rssscd by . vote Of 80 to -, the
delegates from Mrscatinc. johnson aud Ben on
and portin Of the delegates from the counties
Of Scott and Clinton voting in the negative:
Resolved, That this Convention 10 In favor Of
judicious stem Of State aid to such railroads
a. are Of State importance, 10 sm amount not
exceeding % 900 600.
= Thatthis Convention believe that the Ten.
neseee systeM Of State aid 10 . jtdicious and
ssfe one. and ought be adopted BY our Legis-
laturr. with such notifications ~ may he neecs.
cary 10 adapt II to our Constitution and that
our Legislature sht'vld submit such system ~
the people At - early day as possible, kr their
adoption.
g. That this Convention should memoralke
the Governor If the State to call special scs-
sion OF the Legislature, frr tho purpose OF
caryin: OFT The ,siseiples embodied 10 the
foregoing rcsclusiop', stss early . day aspracti-
c.blc.
Resolutions embndying scntimcuts Of an op
p"si'e character were offered BY lie Grand
Rsirgtop. aud ally rustai"cd by several r"ni-
ucnt gentlemen smung whom were Henry
O'Connsr. Ex Gov. Baker. Byiogtoo. Kirkwood
and Eduondr. A committee Of Eve vas ap.
pointed to memorable the Govcrncr 70 call IN
extra session. The general feeling seemed 10
be against the eo,'s,itut;'naity Of the measure.
and m amendment Of the State Constitution
was advocated. Tue Governor will not he
likely to call the Legislature together on 20
fesble demand, % this small. divided Cooven.
zion can make, aud We therefore look upon the
thing as ssul-born.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Poetic.-MRs. PUGBEE, the talented lady of
our friend the President of the University at
full and feeling poetic composition which reach.
ed us too late for this issue. We beg to ex.
press our thanks to those who thus c,incc an
| interest in our paper.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

4 C1cular.-James Ross. Esq, who has the
contract for the State Printing of Wisconsin.
sends US Protest against the ruling of the
Commissioners appointed 10 specify the kind
and character OF the work, &c, &c. Mr.. Ross
requests Us Ito publish as matter of justice
to one of the craft. We would do so if it were
Of interest t" our readers, but living out of the
State and having circulation Of less than 200
reasonableness of our declining to oblige him.
We believe the whole matter is now amicably
arranged and therefore it would be useless to
refer 10 by-goncs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

UTo our question what 10 the matter
with the seat Of Crawford County I" the Ana.
uoss Gazette lies "Its ripped
Just sesc
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

eB The L<ader informs us that Henry Max
am of viroqua recently left home and family
with Miss Anne Rogers his hired girl-that
they came to Prairie du Chicn, thence to Nc
Gregor where they remained some days and
proceeded on their way. Ann is Is, and hand.
some his age and looks are not mentioned.
We didn't see them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-15

Dseoyah Gasstse.-Mr. Field retires from
this paper aud Frank Beltoy is again left to
paddle his own csnoe. The Cszstte is cut
down to six columns.
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NOTICE

rs hereby given, that sIa make application to the
j. County Court OF Clayton county, on the Let Mon-
day Of January next for the appointment Referees
to set on and assign my dover in the real estate Of
John McAndrsw, deceased, late Of Clayton county.
Said dover is claimed in the following tract Of land.
towt East half Of section o. township IS, range s.
MARY GlLCHRlST,
Late Mary McAndrew.
RAUcH 4 SroSEMAN, Attys.
AcGresor, December 10, 1858 ll3w2
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PRoF. Woop, 3l2 BROADWAY, is running the hair dye
tr,de. People will not use dyes when natural reste-
ration to the original color of the hair be produced
by natural remedies. Dyes artificial agents. and
dangerous to their application but Woods Hair Tonic
10 healthy stmulent, and causes q healthy growth.
growth Of gray hair upon yonng persons head IL
unnatural, aud to apply coloring fluid produces an
unnatural result the color Is changed to be sure but
not through the roots of the hair Ladies. do you
that gernaum plant In the window yonderi How yell
low and faded 1t looks 1t Is alive and growing yet
where is the beautiful rich dark green that belongs
III Gone You can cOlsr those leaves by external
application Of chemicals, but they will not remain
colored. Do you desire to do it naturally Make .
solution Of guiana WATER apply it to the ROOTS and the
plant will take 1t into the SYSTEM and then you will
rich green permanent hue. Professor Woods Hair
Tonic works on the same principle. The Of tho
hair drink up that application, and health and beauty
result.
Cas,tion--Beware ofworthiess limitations, as several
are already in the market called by different
Use unless the words Professor Woods Hair Re-
toratiyc, Depot, St. Louis NO., and New York. are
blown in the bottle. Sold by all Druggists aud Patent
Medicine dealers, in the United States and Canadas
Sw0
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N O T @ E .

N Q Il / Q e..
TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE STOCK
VUNIIE Milwaukee and Mississippi r. n. Co. are
contracting for the forwarding of live stock rom
Prairie du Chen to Milwaukee at $50 per car and 10
Chicago at $35 per car.
Every attention to stock will be ceerfully show by
tho employees of the Company enabling drovsrs to
liver the same, without loss Of time, and IN good
diti0n. JOHN LAWLER, Agent n. i NJ. r.
Prairie du Chen, Nov. IL, 1858. n5Q
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NFLCIhL NUIfCE,S.

Read the following Testimony from RoBr. Il. READ,
Esq, late Clerk OF Clayton Co. Court.
Garnavillo Clayton Co., Iowa.
THIS Is to certify that my wife was affected with
Liner Complaint about Ii years since and attended by
various physicians in this country, but of them
effected cure, and after spending large Of
money for a number ofycars I met gentleman from
st. Louis who recommended
HOOFLANO'S GERMAN BtTTERS,
saying, that In his belief they would effect perfect
She has taken the Bitters intervals for
the past four aud has, since usng them been in
better health than for many years before.
confdently believe them Is be the best medicine in
the country for creating healthy action of the liver
and with pleasure recommend them to all persons far
and near, who may be afflicted with any disease of the
liver. ROBT. n. READ.
Witness.-C. ". Hagensck, Diedman Schroeder.
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VuyERRA JAPONICA! TERRA JAPoNIcAl 4! 4 tons
just resolved aud for ssle by
btf HOFFMAN, BENTON 4 Co.
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LUMBER WAGONS.

WE ofvr for sale reasonable terms several New
wv York made Lumber Wagons LETT with Us ON
consignment. Farmers who want genuine article Will
do we'll 70 examine these Wagons. JONES BASS.
Ncdrcgor, Iowa, Oct ~, 1865, |0;-6m
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Stolen,

LNROM the subscriber, living near Prankville, on
l. Saturday night last, rnREs coLTs. one Of them
yearng Sorrel colt with white spot in the forehead,
the other two bay mares two years old one Of
the had long tail thin straight the other
had busiy tail.
Whoever will said colts give information Of
their whereabouts will be literally rewarded.
frankville, Dec 9th, '5SnSw3 SAMUEL DE COW.
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The Malls.
On Monday we forwarded numercus'y-
eisned petition to the P. NJ. General, request
ing immediate dsiy Mail service between Nc.
Grsgcr and Decorah. The petition was got up
At DEBORAH and signed BY the leading men Of
thai place, sent hero for signatures and for
~arded 10 the care Of our very efficient Sena-
tor. Gen. Jones. From his known energy and
activity, ~ feel cou6deut that his constituents
UP this way will soon hare tb~ pleasure Of feel
in. greatly obliged to him.
Mr.. Sharpe. Of Dubuque. Mail ecnssaetr for
Dubuque vis Elkader 70 DEBORAH. was here last
week and be gives % the gratifying inf~oa.
s,ou tast hereafter lis line Of tri-wsskly hacks
will pass through McGHEsoR a. we'll - Elks-
der "a The route from ru6uqus 70 Decorah and
rcturp. A, this P. OaRcs we ehall take the
responsibility Of SUPP lying him with the Ioesl
mails at least. and petition has been for
w,rdsd to the Department praying tho addition
OF McGregos TO the Joints mentioned in Mr..
sharpe route. As it 10 only 20 mlcs farther
aud will result in such very great convenience
to the ublic. We strongly hope the Department
will f.,or " with the change. Our connection
then win be tri.weskly With Elkader.
Mr.. Sharpe hes The requisite nerve to carry
through What hs undertakes and we feel almost
sure that be will succeed in perfecting the pro-
rosed change.