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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-11-10

a Case.
Miss Fitznancy-elderly maiden
charged Mr.. Cleaver. the gay young
man, who was accustomed to carry
home her marketing, with having forci-
bly, kissed her in the entry of her own
house. Mr.. Clesver, although proud of
his personal appearance. was short
very short-considering his whiskers !:
even in French boots, reached only to
four feet eleven inches. Miss Fitzan-
ncyy, on the contrary, being fond of ex,
tremes, ran up foot higher, and stayed
there being Of remarkably rigid de-
pertinent. She swore the abbreviated,
yet amorous butcher kissed her !. by as-
sault-and hauled him mp for it. Butch
er, with some expressions of disgust;
more emphatic than necessary, denied
the charge. Butcher was fat-lady
wasn't. Cleaver had antipathy to
'scraggy' women, and vowed he hadn't
kissed her ;'Ooasdn'A Honey couldn't
hire hin TO-
Being cross-examined. lawyer in
quires Of the lady the circumstances
when. where, how, 10. Lady replies
with great particularly. On Monday
morning--ten o'clock--in the entry
resisted all she could, but he perscveysd.
and triumphed
Lawyer asks-'Did he stand on any
thing 6ut the floor? 2
No he stood OF, the Aoor--no chair.
stool. or anything else being brought
into requisition.'
But my dear ttlada.i,, this is impos,
sible you are twelve inches taller than
him. How would he reach your lips p
Lady hadn't thought of that, but she
was not to be tripped by the glibbest
lawyer Of them all, so she replied.
oh ah well-l know--yes to be
sure but then you know-1 scRoocHED
A L1rrLE!'
Exactly Thank you. madam: ,hat'l!
do"
Nothing further, your honor
Verdict for the short defendant.
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GiRLs' GET MARRfED.-The statistics
of various hospitals show that the 'un-
married are more than four times as lia.
BILE to become insane as married people,
The many young ladies in our borough
who effect great Indifference to the SUBJ
ject Of matrimony, will, no doubt, on
meeting the above informa ion. consent
to take partners merely to preserve their
intellects unimpaired.--Ex.
One of our lady friends says "lhere
in nothing like getting married to bring
young ladies to their senses.
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'CoRDlN' TO SIzx.-At a school ex-
animation the teacher asked boy wheth
or he could forgive those who had
wronged him. Gould YOU. said the
teacher, forgive boy, for example.
who had insulted or struck you?' 'Y-e-
e-s. sir. replied the lad. very slowly. i
-think-I-could, if he was bigger
than am
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EE- The Annapolis Gazette tells the

EF The Annapolis Gazette tells the
following story Of a citizen Of that place:
A person better known for his wealth
than for his liberality, was requested to
aid in the erection of a church. The
subscription book was placed in his
hands. He looked at it anxiously aud
earnestly, and handed it back with the
astonishing remark: No sir will
not give anything, not half as many
people go to hell now as ought to CO."
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The Cn1ef magistrate at Church.
A correspondent of the New York
Observer, writing from Lancaster dur
ing the Presidents last visit to Wheat
land, gives a description of his appear
ance and department in church--a pic
ture which most Of our citizens will
recognize as we'll drawn and life-like:
Nothing about this truly great man is
more wonderful than the ease and SIM
plicity of his manners in private life
He throws off all reserve. and makes
his visitors feel quite at home in his
presence. During our visit to Wheat
land, a rough, laboring man walked in
without coat, and saluted the Presi-
dent. Good morning, SIR" and hand
ed him some newspapers. The erich
brogue" betrayed the mans nationality.
Mr.. B. replied with a calm SMILE
"TAank you," took the papers. and the
man left.
A more pleasing instance of this free
dom from ostentation and pride was his
manner at church. He walked from his
residence. which must be two miles, as
the church is in the opposite suburb of
Lancaster. and came little after the
service began. His feet were covered
with dust, and the perspiration was
standing on his forehead. No stir was
made in the congregation; he quietly
entered his own pew, and engaged In
silent devotion. A psalm. book was
handed to him. and he at once partici-
pated in the song of praise. He seem
ed greatly interested in the sermon,
which was indeed worthy the attention
of kings and all others in authority. as
we'll as of all under authority. 1t was
based on the passage. almost thou
persuadest me to be q Christian" and,
besides possessing extraordinary merit
as piece of composition, was delivered
with eloluence and power.
After church the President walked
devoutly and entirely unattended.
through the streets OF Lancaster. What
stranger. looking upon that solitary Pc
destrian, apparently obliyious of self.
and not expecting admiration. could
have imagined that he was the Chief
Magistrate of this mighty nation
Whatever judgment is formed Of Mr..
Buchanan's public policy. or Of his po.
litical opinions. there can be no ques
ton as to his purity of character, the
humility of his department. and the
sincerity Of his religious professions.
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EE What is the reason, said one
Irishman to another, that you and your
wife are always disagreeing?
Because replied Pat, we are 10th
of one mind. She wants to be nasther
and so do l.
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COIL! COIL!

To the public and ccns umcrs OF Coal generally.
would respectfully announce that have recently
tabished Coal yard ut Prairie du Chen where will
be kept hand supply of Illinois i Pennsylvania
Coal Orders respectfully solicited and the public
may be assured that II shall be my endeavor to give
satisfaction in regard to quality price and attention
Office .nd yard Lower Town, below the Ferry Land
W. Sltf II. y. AvERILL.
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~ 1t is said that common mullen
leaves smoked in new pipe--one in
which tobacco has never been used-is
a sure and perfect cure for bronchitis.
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A. p. RICHARDSON, PROPRIETOR.
MONDELL HOUSE,

North McGresor, by z. VI. Mondell. This House i
entirely new and well furnished. The Proprietor has
recently purchased it, and his acquaintance with the
wants OF the Travelling Public enables him to promise
entire salts actor.
Oct. 27, l858n2y1
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we thought that would Like to Be-
ny sALLi1 A. R4EDY.
I've heard the swset.voiced minstrel tell
Ofnymphs in their coral cave,
with cheeks the hue Of the pink sca-shsll,
And eyes like their own blue wave;
And I've thought that would like to BE-
Al happy A. they, and ss wild and free.
Living forever--singing forever
Down in the wild, wild go.
I've heard Of the fairy race that straysd
Out In the starry hours,
And here and there like moonbeams played
Or slept on the dswy ncwers
And I've thought that would like 70 BE-
One Of that fairy band,
Living forsvor--drsaming Sbrsv0
The dreams Of the fairy.
I've heard or rsad--psrchsncs have dreamed
0flove In It's holy trust,
Till the eye In It's living bssuty bsamsd
Too bright for thing Of dust;
And I've thought that I would like to Be
One who had known its worth,
Living fbrevsr--loving forever
Here on this beautiful earth.
I've seen the heart In it, holy faith,
Leaving It's earthly love,
And gladly turn TO that starry path
That death was opening above
And I've thought that would like TO b.
Free from this faint disguise,
Living fsrsver--happy forever
Cp in the blue, blue skies.
Written for the Times.
70 c..
In visions Of midnight, love thou 'rt sesu
A. thy fairy form gldes o'sr the green,
Thy enchanting smile and thy innocent misn,
And deeply treasured in memory.
Thy voice il heard In the murm'ring rill,
As 1t joyously bounds from rock and hill,
And sinks to It's bed 50 calm and still
Beneath It's lsafy canopy.
hear thee too in the gentle breese,
That shakes the arms of the blossoming trees,
Or wake the waves of the slumbering seas,
A they trout their msnotouous uinstrslsy
Ises thee, love- in the calm blue cir,
Thy image Is pictured there,
Thy rich dark eye and thy raven hair,
Entrance my heart with their witchsry.
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WHOLE NO. 1O8.

ninety days, ne fOund It Impossible to
get renewal of them they were pro-
tested-drafts were dishonored, and so
strongly had the public mind became
tinctured with the idea of his insolv en-
cy that his few remaining friends be-
gan to regard him with distrust.
His imports arrived-ruinous sales
we're made, and Notwithstanding he
made every exertion to save himself,
the tide Of public opinion flowed too
powerfully to be resisted; he was
thrown upon the beach, an almost hope.
less wreck. News of his difficulties
reached England. The persons with
whom he dealt, becoming alarmed, +,
made hurried sale of the cotton, and
after pocketing the money, reported a
balance due them of several thousands
of dollars. s
But said George, when he had re-
lated these painful events, i succeeded
in arranging my business so as to escape
a prison. gave up every thing l had
of value and then remained indebted to
one man, an early friend, nearly $1,000.
l hired small house in a decent part of
the city and by the aid of this friend,
commenced little business in segars,
fruits, liquors, toys. provisions, &C.,
and being prosperous, was enabled to
pay him small amounts frequently but
he became tired of IAN egg each day
and like the owner of the goose in the
fable. wished to have it all at once-he
demanded final settlement, I gave him
my whole stock. and although it was
much less than the amount due him. he
gave me receipt in full. was now
friendless and penniless-I became dis
gusted with my species and sought OBJ
scurity. Poverty drove me to this mis-.
cradle part of the city. A minute de-
tail of our sufferings is unnecessary, and
would open sfresh the wounds that have
become somewhat healed by time and
custom. Ihave labored for four years,
at the hardest employment, and very
frequently one weeks wages would no,
suffice 10 procure the necessaries If life
for the next, I was unknown to any o1
my former scquaintances. We chose
rather to suffer, than to let you
know Of our distress, but often,
very often have Maria and l wish
ed, for the sake of our dear little boy
that some true friend knew our situa
ton. Thank God there is now pros
pect of his being better provided for
than for many years We had reason te
hope. l neglected my duty for mo
ment and years Of suffering have been
the consequence.
If l were called npon to advise 8
young man, would say to him, Never
insult creditor, patronize the printers
pay them for their work as it falls due
and you will thus secure the good feel
ings OF a class of men. who are in peace
your best friends, but, in war, YOU
most dangerous because most pervers'
enemies
George and commenced trade a.
equal partners. Years rolled on and
had the satisfaction of seeing my friene
nearly as well situated as ever. with
drew from the concern many year.
since. His son, now youth of TWEEN
ty, conducts the business, and his faith
er assured me but lately that printers
bill was never presented twice at thei
counters.
Young merchants, if you would b.
successful. employ the press If 20,
would be ruined. neglect to pay tn,
printer, and ,ohen he calls upon yo,,
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Prairie dsg ChteN.

JOHNSON, BULLOCK IL HUNT,
AttornieS and Counseors at Law. Office on Church
street opposite the Post Oihce Prairie du Chen.
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BRONSON HOUSE.

Corner Of Main and Center Streets, Bradford, Iowa
w. F. WRIGHT, Proprietor. All the regular lines Of
Stages Fl ON McGrcgor, Dubuque and the North and
West, stop at this House daily. 1O0y1
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-11-10

CHARLES s. D. JONES,
Attorney at Law and Notary Public,
No. /, Corner Of Main and Sirth Street.
Dubuque. Iowa.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Bernhart Hem, Hen. Thcophilus Parsons,
Fairfield, Iowa. Hon. Emory Washburn,
Hon. James NJ. Love, Law Faculty, Cambridge
q. s. District Judge, Mass
Keokuk, Iowa. Bernard @. Caulield,
Gel Robert Robinson. Atty, Chicago, Ill
Middletowu, Iowa. Hon. WIN. s. BOdley,
Hon. Juo. McKeon, U. s. Louisville, Ky
Dist. Atty, N. Y. City iBenost, Shaw 4 Co.,
Hon. John A. Dix, ~@=~' New Orleans, La
n. Y. City. lion. A. q. Penn,
Hon. James Campbell New Orleans, La
n ~ ;Io tI~..D
Cot yaunes Faxe Phiia. baltimore, Nd
Peter Waples, Esq. Phila. Col. Louis V. Bosy,
L. A. Benoist i Co., st. Louis, Mo
Bankers, st. Louis, Mo. iIon John y. Darby,
Hon. Joel Parker, St. Louis Mo
sS- Collections made and proceeds promptly remit
ted. So
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p. d. HALL.
A. J. FELT,
HALL & FELT.

Attorneys and Coun ellors Law, Bradford, Chicka
saw Co., Iowa We do general Land Agency busi
Good reference c;ven II freauired. set
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U. S. GILBERT,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Boots 4 Shoes. No
log Main Street.
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STORE TO RENT.

yKTE offer to rent our large Brick Store Room ON
! w vain street, McGregor. II Is "a by l0O and
three stories In height An early application will
surs Il ct very reasonable figure JONES BASS.
Mc(,regoS, Sept 20, 1858 l03tf
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.MOaaO
EVANS & EGRERT.
DEAN FRENCH a. EMERY.

Dealers In oreign and Domestic Dry Goods Groceril
Hardware Nails Crockery. Stoves Iron Glass Queen
Ware Furniture Sash and Farming Utensils.
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ProduCel

ProduCe!
MARINERS and all others are hereby informed that
we are now ready to store Produce Of all kinds
until Spring, at enable rates.
To those indebted to Us We would say that We will
pay the
HIG HEST RICES
for Wheat, Oats, Corn, Pork, Beef Horses, Hogs,
Sheep, Wood Cattle, any other article which be
tortured into pay.
This il our LAST CALL on the delinquents, and II
tins offer is not accepted We will resort to LAW.
JONES BASS.
McGreger, Iowa, Nov. 7th. 6l1
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Dubuque.
GEO. L. CHASE.
{ Formerly iStules dr Chase,)

Manufacturer and Wholesale dealer In Boots Shoes
Rubbers No. % Main street opposite the Julien IIous,
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ELKADER HOUSE,

IT ELkADER HOUSE,
ELKADEK. xOWd.
4 SHOENBERGER, Proprietor. This Hotel has
~ been thoroughly repaired and refurni-hed for
the sUrng and travel and the Proprietor beg
leave to inform the citizens of Elkader and the travel
ing public, that he is prepared to accommodate
both Boarders and Travellers in = manner surpassed
in this city. ~ Good stabling attached. "a
Elkader. June 16, 1S5Sn88m6
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AMERICAN HOTEL,
AND STAGE OFFICE,
Scott - Wright,

NeGRE00R. IOWA.
This house has been newly fitted and furnitursd,
aud every effort will be made to the comfort oi
quests. lO7tf
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TO RENT.
rrAvING just completed large and eiigibly stu
n ateL store House Main street Mc6rcgor, OF.
1sr 4 for Rent at rea Sonablc figures. Call on
Mctls~sr, Sept, %, ls5snl03wi d. DRUM MOND.
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EATON & POOLER,
AttNQs1evH asA CONAseAAgs a. AAw, vssSs, ~
Iowa Prompt attention will be given to coHcctns 70
buying and selling Real Estate, to paying taxes and to
any and all business entrusted to our care Satsfac-
terry references will be given if required.
"a EATON < PO0LER.
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Advertising Agents may deduct oneSburth ffom any
6 Of 80, aud from any less sum than
80. 4. -
DuAnsss notices in editorial columns, ten cents per
Mne.
Loaded notices and advertisements In double COL
umns, SO pef cent extra. ..'
Legal advertisements at legal rates.
Deaths recorded FRRB--obitusres at regular rates.
Business Cards at one dollar per line.
jos PsiNrrNo neatly executed for pAy-Blanks al
ways On hand.
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Dealers in ry Goods Groceries Hardware Nails Crocl
cry Stoneware Stores and manufactures of Sheet o
and Tin Ware. (Post Once Building
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-09-23
A First Rate PufY.

Al the Supreme Court of Vermont, Mrs.
Sarah \. Mott was divorced from her hus-
band, Mr.. Darwin Mott. The Rutland Her
aid give. the following Biography of this
worthy, which for pith is rarely equalled:
ave know the man-Darwin Not. lie
came TO ST. Albans with long face, a sill
yer headed cane, and Rev. pre6xed TO his
name. lie preached one faith a few months
and suddenly changed it, lie preached and
went a hunting The same day. lie preached
on temperance land the people were aston
ished at his stolen lectures and feigncd hon
estyl aud got drunk. lie leetured to the
young ladies and played the adulterer. He
kept bad school-edited reckless paper
stole money, aud charged the theft To the
servant girl-got the Office of Deputy In
spector-sot drunk upon struggled liquor
took one shirt-another mans wife and a
bundle of manlrcriptsermons, and ran away
from his own wife, his PAPER, and a crowd of
creditors"
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Pass lin ARoUyD.--lt will be remember
that some two months ago fellow named
j. D. Motley arrived here with a negro wo.
man named Motley Harris. IL was ascer-
tanned that he had a wife and children in
Danville, Va, and had left them pennies,
taking up with the negro woman. CHIEF
Ray and officer Blight caught him at JET
ferSonville, and found that he had sl,4Oo.
They made him give up 5000 of this amount,
which was forwarded by Adams Express,
directed to his wife. The officers, having
informed Motley what disposition they in
tended to make ofthe money, he at once re-
turned to Danville, and on receipt of the
money, demanded il as the husband Of Mrs
Motley. IL was delivered to him, and he
Immediately left for parts unknown.-Louis-
riHe Journal.
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Bayard Taylor in a recent very interest
ing letter from Moscow, thus describes the
internal splendor ofthe ancient palace ofthe
Car:
'The plain exterior of the building gives
no hint of the splendors within. have seen
all the palaces OF Europe, with the exception
of the Escurial, but | cannot now recall one
in which the highest possible magnificence
is so subServient to good taste, as here. In
laid floors, Of such beautiful design and such
precious wood, that you tread upon them
with regret; capitals, coraiccs and ceiling
soiiitS ofgold; walls overlaid with flutcd silk
giant candelabra of silverand malachite, and
the soft CLEAN of many tinted marbles, COM
bine 10 make this a truly Imperial resi-
dence. The grand hall of St. George, all in
white and gold, is literally incrustel with
ornamental carved work; that Of st. Alex
ander Neveskey is sumptuous in blue and
gold OF st. Vladimir in crimson and gold /;
wilhelm that of st. Elizabeth, the walls are not
only overlaid with gold, and the furniture Of
massive silver, but in the center of every
door is a Maltese cross, formed of the largest
diamonds! The eye does not tire OF this un-
wonted splendor, nor does it seem difficult
20 dwell even in such dazzling halls.
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nGy- An extraordinary surgical operation

1G. An extraordinary surgical operation
was performed in Columbus, Ohio, last
Thursday morning. A prisoner in the
Penitentiary, named John McGinnis, at
tempted suicide by making several gashes
in the left side of his neck with knife, and
then butting his head against the stone wall
of his cell. He was founi living, but in
intense pain.
in the examination Of tie wounds, the
prisoner informed the physicians that he had
swallowed the knife. The physicians prob
ed and found an aperture leading to the
cavity of the chest Knowing that death
would ensue if the knife was not extracted,
the patient was put under the influence OF
chloroform, a piece of the sixth rib sawed
out, hand inserted, and the knife found,
snre, enough lodged near the heart. 1t was
a dull, ngly-looking instrument about -four
inches long, with no handle but an iron
shank. The lung was lacerated by coming
in contact with the knife.
There is little hope of the unfortunate
uldU IcCONerl.
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BsS~ The Washington Union declares
that the most important part Of tire bred
Scott -de''ision, is that part which affirms
that slavery goes into every territory OF the
Union, under the constitution, and that the
people of the territory have no power TO rid
themselves of IT, The Union also declares
that that portion of the Democratic party
belonging in the South, must not agree TO
allow the Democratic party in the North
any latitude of opinion on national ques-
Tons, win DC fatal to the Democratic party
and the Union. This is the doctrine which
every Lecomptonite must submit to.
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kSy" Mr. Bright, the eminent English
Engineer, at the dinner given to him in
Dublin, said, as an illustration of the great
practical advantages of the Atlantic Tele-
graph, that its first message from America,
giving an account of the collision between
the two steamships of the Cunard line, saw
ed S250,0OO which would have been paid
in insurance on the Europe and her cargo,
in consequence of her unexplained deten-
ton, if the facts had not been communi-
Gated by the Atlantic cable. Here was
practical, tangible benefit, which every one
could appreciate.
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'asa5" \ correspondent Of the Charleston
Mercury writing about the captured negroes
in the "Echo," says:
"0ne of the most singular of the exhibi-
tions saw was that of woman whose
hands were adorned with pair of cotton
gloves-aimost her only covering. There
was scarcely any comeliness among them !;
and the only one whose appearance agree
ably attracted attention was the so-styled
princess, whose tatooting certainly gave evil
dence OF great dexterity and skill in the art.
This reminds us of fact which we wit
messed some years ago. A couple Of negro
lads brought to this country by small
trader in trinkets upon the African coast,
after receiving their wages and going ashore,
the first thing that seemed to attract their
attention were the gloves worn by the poo
pie In half an hour after leaving, they re-
turned 10 the vessel in their scanty rags
but each with n pair Of bright yellow kid
gloves upon their awful paws, which they
were holding above their heads and shout
ing in great glee. The gloves had beer
their only purchase.
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HORRIBLE MURDER.-The Terre Haute
JoHraal says that widow lady living alone
in Nevins township, in that county, was
cruelty murdered about the 18th inst. She
had been missing for several days from her
home. Last week her body was found in a
rsvine near her house, with her throat cut
and her skull broken in. The Coroner was
sent for aud jury of inquest held on the
body, the verdict being that deceased had
been murdered by some unknown person or
persons. 1t looks very much like a horrible
Affair." She sustained an irrcproachable
character.