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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02

The Races.-We did not attend the races on
the Prairie du Chen course Friday and Satur-
day last, but learn that they were well attended
and pretty good order was maintained, there
being but few fights and those of not serious
character.
On Saturday, the Wawkon mare was beaten
by Baldwin's, how the other matches termina-
ted we are not informed. We were sorry to
see some of our young friends come home ra-
Their noisy, aud appearing to be carrying load
Of something rather too heavy to walk under
without staggering, but they committed no dep
relations we believe, and therefore injured
none but themselves, their friends, and those
who Light be drawn from the paths of sobriety
by their pernicious example.
We cannot tolerate any such conduct in a
young man, whose sphere Of usefulness might
be so widely extended, did he take the requis-
lite steps to command the respect of his fellow
men, but the course pursued by some can only
gain for them a character which none would
envy, end their lives in infamy, and hasten
them to irunkard's grave.
We may be thought severe in what we say,
but if those who feel injured will in candor ask
themselves if we are not correct, we have no
fear Of contradiction.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02

Hints to Married Men-Pe rpergrass SAYS
that ifhe stays out at night and wishes to avoid
a scolding or a curtain lecture from Mrs P. he
generally waits out till the 'we slna' hours
ayont the twal," when the anger of his better
half subsidies into fears for his personal safety.
He goes out on business with a promise to be
ut home at nine. Half-past-nine. Mrs. P. un-
easy; ten aggravated; half-past ten positively
engaged, and rehearses to herself an address
for Peppergrass' especial ediication, filed with
cutting reproaches; eleven, vague uneasiness,
accompanied by an indefinite fear that some.
thing must have happened; half-rast eleven
nervous apprehensio'l-tears take the place Of
whitening glances; twelve o'clock, uncomfortable
suspense. If she only knew the worst; one
o'clock, is completely worked up, has the .,eon
niption." and is about going off the handle
when Peppererass arrives, throws herself into
his arms, overjoyed to see him. as she twas SC
afraid, something must have happercd Il
him.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02
McGregor.

Mc6fegor.
An eastern co.resf ondent wrote us a few DAYS
since, making inquiries relative to the age, size
and business advantages of our town, and think.
ing there maybe others to whom short dies.
cription Of McGregor would be interestin r, we
will give our subscribers the benefit of our re
ply:
McGregor may be called about six years old =,
although it has been settled longer, but not
until within that time, has it been a point for
business. and is now making rapid advancement
having doubled in population during the past
year.
There are now twenty five stores. besides sew.
eral small groceries in town, some ofthe former
doing large wholesale trade, especially in gro
ceries and provisions, Of which s&Kcllogc,
Merrill q Barron, Hoffman, Benton e. Co., and
Bradley d Co., are the most extensive, and
what cannot be found in the way of groceries
among their varied assortments, one need not
look for west of New York Notwithstanding
the closeness ofthe money market, all the bust.
ness men of McGregor seem to be doing we'll
and good seasons trade is anticipated.
There are many buildings iii process of crcc
ton, and many more contemplated, mechanics
find constant employment, and though wages
are lower than last season, yet the price of pro.
visions is proportionately low. Produce is sell.
ling freely for cash. ard were the roads in bet.
ter state, the streets would be crowded with
teams from the country, loaded with the pro.
ducts of the farm. There has been more wheat
shipped from this port during the past four
weeks. than from Dubuque since the opening of
navigation, city OF 90. 900 inhabitants, 50 one
OF their own papers acknowledge and al adj
vance over their price of five to ten cents rer
bushel is paid by buyers here, showing the al
vantages farmers possess who depend uron Nc
Gregor for a market over those in the vicinity
of Dubuque.
A better place for farmer to settle, cannot
be found in the West than Northern Iowa, and
from the continual arrivals of emigrants at this
point, we infer that eastern people have come
10 a like conclusion.
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Total steam vessels,

Total effective force of British navy in 1858 $40
Leaving out the vessels engaged in "harbor
service" we find the British navy to consist of
seuen hundred and t,irtyfoe resseis Of all classes,
while the United States navy consists of Mirtv
in commission. and probably fifty effective YES
sells of all classes, although the commercial
marine tonnage of the United States exceeds
that of Great Britain.
In view Of these facts, it is no wonder that
Palmerston left as legacy to Lord Derby the
admiralty orders to search well all United
States merchantmen even suspected of being
engaged in the slave trade. If they do give
offence in executing these orders, an apoIogy
will make the dmende honorable, as they know
the President has no means to exact more
But, thank God, this artful diplomatist has
missed his mark for once. The Premier is, to
a great extent, the Government of England :;
but neither the President nor Congress is the
Government of this country. The people can
be heard here, and on some subjects their voice
is like thunder. and this is one of them; its
tones are becoming SO clear and distinct. that
Cabinets, and even Congress, if it respects its
brief authority, must listen.
There could not have been more propitious
moment for US, in the last fifty years, to adjust
this principle Of 'Jrec trade and sailors riqts"
than the present, and a more unrropitious one
for England. We are free from any "entagling
alliance and have at the helm an old and tried
statesman, who bafflcd Pam himself while in
London, and for which the Premier has, per-
haps, never forgiven him. As coadj utor, is
the venerable Secretary of State, who gained
his first prominent diplomatic fame in battling,
when in France, against England on this very
point.
England has her cares just now engrossed
with India, China, and France while her COM
mercial classes are 70 dependent upon us, that,
to wage war with us Oh principle which is SO
manifestly our just due, would cost her a revo-
luton at home more dreadful than any foreign
invasion.
Gentlemen of Congress. you can now zee
where we stand-you perhaps have seen it for
some time-and we believe you will do your
duty.
What an opportunity for distinction-nation-
al renown-there is for the man who will initiate
and push through resolution authorizing the
President to cause to be constructed fifty gun
boats The people will admire and will trust
the man who is instrumental in obtaining a
practical reply to the overwhelming demand on
this subject. Give us the gun-boats, gentle
men. Who is the next candidate for the Pres.
dency
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AN CRDINANCEi in regard to obstruction Of Streets

AN CRDINANCEin regard to obstruction Of Streets.
Sec. 1st. Be it ordained by the To,cn Council of
MeGrgor That any person persons obstructing the
free OF any street, alley sidewalk with posts
stas wood merchandise any other article or shall
have any building encroaching any street. alley or
sidewalk shall be subject to fine Of more than
five dollars, and liable to fine Of not more than five
dollars for each days neglect in removing the obstruc
ton after being notified by the town council to move
the same.
Any persons obstructing any alley street
or sidewalk rs above and shall refuse to move such OBJ
structon it shall be removed by the authority of the
sons owning or having charge of the same.
SEC I'd Any person depositing any dirt, rock or any
other article in street. alley sidewalk without
within twenty hours or shall be punished by fine
of not less than five nor more than ten dollars.
Passed May 25th, 1858.
A. E. WAIVER, Mayor
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COM NJ E RCI A l..
McGregor Market.
vEoI,, noxiu,. T,,n q &c

MC6TegOr market,
Wednesday, June 2, 1853.
corrected weekly by HOFFMAN BENTON CO.
Wholesale Groccrs 4 Druggists
EXCHANGE on N Y, buying "a, selling Ia on
Milwaukee and Chicago IL. Gold buying 3d. selling
l l-2. H*
PRODUCE.--Wheat 4S to SO. Flour $50 to l,75.-
Oats 90 to rs. Barley So Corn 25 Potatoes Is to 80
Beans 40 to SO. Butter 10 to II l2 Lard to IL L.
Eggs to 8. Cattle, gross, &c. Sheep so to 200
Beef dressed to 6. Hogs dressed l-2 to5.
FKUITs.--Green Apples So dried 8 LIZ. Raisns
81 to 4,50
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES nominal, 6 IL to 8 l-2. Mo-
asses (new45 to So Syrup IS to 60. Coffee prime Rio
l3 1912 Crackers IL to T. saleratus bulk 1-2;
Babbitt'ss s. Tobacco % to 4o-smokng 10. Whisky
Is. Candy 10.
sALr-S2,75.
FIsH-Mackerel 1850 to $50 Cod 10; White $50.
Water Lime $50. Plaster to 9. Domestic Lime 81.
OILs-Bbl. Lnrd lis Whale !, 30 to lao Linseed
Ito. Soap IL. Candles IL IL to ii. - ...-..
HIDEs--Dry flint IL Green L.
sUNDRIEs.--Nals 5. Pelts 20. Wood $50 to 4
White Lead to 10. Lumber IL, Is, rs, 80 Lath
8 to 31-2i Shingles 4 to s.
Wholesale Price Current
ofBRADLEY 4 CO., Mcdregor, Iowa, at tie Old
The stock of Groceries in Market is abundant at re-
duced prices.
We sell the following Staples at prices named: -.E
sUGARS.-N. o. Brown l-2 to Ia; clarified do 0
Porto Rico, to .; White Coffee II l-2 crushed
and powdered IL IL to Is.
CoFFEE,-Rio, extra, from IL IL to IS; Java 20.
SALT.-Fins new at $2,75.
MOLASSES.-N. .. Plantation, extra, As to so.
Syrup 80 to IS, a very fine article.
FRuITS.-Dried Apples IL to 0. Dried Peaches
II l-e Raisms, IA boxes 81; IL boxes 81; whole
boxes $3,75 to 81.
CANDLEs.-Tallowl2 l-2 Starr 20 to rs; Ada.
mantine 80 to 80.
SOAP.-Paln IL Erasive 10. s..- ...-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. pure, 8. .r..r g..
TEAS.-Y. Huyson As to Is Imperial IS q 10 /;
Gun Powder, extra, 70 Oolong so to 90. a.
TOBACCO.-Plug 20 to IS Smoking do ~
Fine cut in bulk IS to 40.
CRACKERS.-Dutter and Soda tot
WuleKEY-23 to u.s. best quality.
CODFISH--6 l-2, best quality White fish 81 to 4,75.
PRODUCE IS selling at the following prices Wheat
AZ to Al Corn 80 Oats % to IS Potatoes II
to IS Pork 4, so to 500 Beef l-2 to Butter 10
Eggs to Z; Hams, shoulders and bacon 6 to g. 10
bring 1t forward. ~
June z, 1858 BRADLEY 4 co.
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Wines, Liquors and Groceries.-We desire
to call the attention of our Merchants. Drug.
gists and Hotel-keepers, to the card of F. w.
Van Osten & Co., importers aud wholesale
dealers of Chicago. Having connected with
their formerly extensive business. fancy gro
Gerry department, they are prepared to furnish
the trade with the choicest brands of Brandies
Gins, Wines, Bourbon, Rye and wheat Wits
kies, Sardines, Olive Oil, Maccaroni, Vermi
celli, Teas, fine groceries. Smiths Philadel.
phia Xxx Pale Ale, and general assortment Of
Sauces, DC. Those dealing in Chicago are
advised to make minute Of their location
le9 South Water street, and give them cal
on their next visit.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02

Tile Tender Passion.-Thackery says that
"When a man is in love with one woman in a
family, it is astonishing how fond he becomes
of every person connected with it. He ingra-
tiates himself with the maids; he is bland with
the butler; he interests himself with the foot
man; he runs On brands for the daughters; he
gives and lends money to the young son at Col
lege; he pats little dogs, which he would kick
otherwise; he smiles at old stories which would
make him break out in yawns We're they utter
ed by any one but papa; he drinks sweet Port
wine. for which he would curse the steward and
with the cantankerous old maiden aunt; he
beats time when darling little Fanny performs
her piece on the piano; and smiles when wick.
ed, lively little Bobby upsets the coffee over his
shirt"
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Friends, Patrons, Subscribers and Advert
sers--Hear us for our debts and get ready that
you may pay; trust us that we are in need, for
we have long trusted; acknowledge your in
debtedness, and then dive your hands into your
pockets that we may promptly fork over. If
there be among you single patron that does
not owe us something, then to him we say,
"Step aside; consider yourself gentleman"
If the rest visa to know why We dun them, this
is our answer: not that we care about the cash
ourselves, but our creditors do. Would you
rather that we should go to jail and you be free
than you shall Fay your debts and we all keep
moving? AS we agreed, we have worked for
you; as we promised, we have waited on you!
Here are our arrangements for job work, con-
tracts for subscription, promises for long credit,
and dues for deferred payment. Who is there
so mean that he don't take paper? If any.
he needn't speak we don't mean him. Who is
there so green that he don't advertise? lfany
let him slide; he isn't the chap either. Who is
there so bad that he don't pay the printer? If
any, let him shout, for he's the man we re after
His name is Legion.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02

Capsized-We noticed ON Thursday, A. NJ.
. sail boat coming in. in fine style, at a rate
rather extraordinary as the wind was pretty
strong, but when short distance from shore
she capsized and the occupants Of the craft ,pent
in also, in good style.
The boat was manned by two gentlemen
from Prairie du Chen with DR.. Jenkins a com.
mander.
Tbs accident caused quite a gathering on
the shore, and skiff was promptly sent to the
rescue Of the crew, who were standing on their
M5sted vessel, up to their waists in water and
she lying on her side entirely unmanagable
No damage was done to anything except Lager,
asthe company all repaired to the Shades az
soon o. convenient after coming On shore.
Try again gents. a bath is refreshing, and Nc.
0rsgor Lager Beer is not bad to take.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02

SENATORIAL SUNK I'm the Senate the other day
whiie the recent disturbances in the Gulf were being
discussed, Mr.. Toombs asserted that the Government
should have sunk the British ships or Selling their
officials. brought them to Washington and hung them
make ample apology, thought that English cannon
should not be permitted to stop ships. He would
not dispute with England about the abstract right OF
search. Let her found her claim on what right she
may, the moment she makes aggression upon our
national right an honor 81 will, says Mr.. Crittenden
Eight her upon the fact with for an argument--
Prairie du Chen Leader
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Attest: J. r. JARRET, Recorder
AN ORDINANCE in relation to keeping the peacc

AN ORDINANCE in relation to keeping the peace
SEC. LIST. BE it ordained by the Tovn Council Of
McGregor, That any person guilty Of ARRAY or riot
or committing an assault assault and battery
shall be punished by fine of not than ten dollars
or imprisonment in the town county jail not more
than thirty days.
SEC. I'd. Any person who shall at late and unusual
hours OF the night, disturb the peace of any citi-
zen by loud or unusual noises that being quarreng
challenging to fight or fighting shall be punished by
town or county Jail of not more than thirty days
SEC Sd. Every person guilty drumming horse horses
or driving or riding the same at mmoierate unsafe
speed in the McGregor shall be punished by
fine of not more than ten dollars imprisonment in the
town or county Jail of not more than thirty days.
Passed May 26th, 1858.
A. e. WAIVER, Mayor.
Attest: J. R. JARRETT, Recorder.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

As corrective and stimuant for the stomach, DR..
Bakers Pain Panacea possesses remarkable properties
In too free an indulgence in vegetables this season
the year resulting in diarrhea you have only admin
ster tue Panacea, and all well but if You neglect
doing anything, it soon becomes an unman age able
enemy The Pain Panacea gives tone to the stomach
and restores the mucous membrane of the bowels to
healthy state. 1t should therefore always be kept
hand.--For sale by Hoffman, Benton & Co., in Nc
Gregor and by agents everywhere.
See advertisement,
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TSarel-We see that travellers are getting
little more plenty, and all our friends going east
are recommended to purchase tickets Of J.F.
WRlGHr the Railroad agent at the American
before crossing the River, as he can sell you
one to every place we ever heard of, almost,
except two. and you can't fad any one in Nc
Gregor who would agree to ticket you to either.
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NEGLECT NOT THE ''SLIGHT PAIN."-Though but a
little pain now, 1t may, by neglect, become terrible
one by-and-by. The good ada2e, "a stitch in time
saves nine," should never be forgotten. 1t is much
easier to guard against disease, by taking proper
of the system when it is unmpared, than to mend it
when it is broken down. Every family should be
provided with that celebrated preventative Bakers
Pain Panacea' For sale by Hoffman, Benton & Co.,
and by agents in all important places.
advertisement
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-06-02

Emigrants.-We noticed nine large covered
wagons coming off from the Ferry Boat on Sat
urday, drawn by oxen, and with them large
drove Of young cattle and cows. Upon inquiry
we found they were bound for Spirit Lake,
Iowa doubtless remembered by most of our
readers as having been the scene of bloody
tragedy enacted by the Sioux Indians year
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Cdrpets.-D. s. Cook has received more
new goods, among which may be found little
of everything, and some nice carpets besides.
We don't know how nice the carpets are, but
imagine them to be good enough for any one
to walk upon who lives in McGregor. or any
where else in Iowa, the way to satisfy your
selves is to 60 and see them. Wilson is there,
(not he Of the St. Julien, but the pleasant fell
low with spectacles, Familiarity called John) and
if he can't sell you, well never mind, try him.
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Prof BUSHNELL, the Wizard Of Hindostan, will
Magic Illusions deception in Mechanism, &C. Also his
great feat of balancing edge knives keeping from 10 to-
and ease rs to astonish every beholder ''
The Clown, ]. j. ALLEN, is the pupil Of the cele
brated Dan Rice who will enliven the performance nv
Songs and Dances. ''
The BAND is composed Of eminent mu scians and
led by the celebrated s. ]. LEAyITT, who has no
rival on the Eb Buge.
81 Performance Afternoon and Evsning-Doors
open at and half past Z.
Prices Of Admission-Box 50 cents-Pit Is cents
viii exhibit a. MGR EG II. Wednesday, June 9th
MONONA, Thursday, June 10TH
FRANKvILLE, Friday, June 18th.
DEBORAH, Saturday, June 18th.
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Clothing.-lf you want anything. good or
poor, for summer or winter wear, call on Strouse
g. Friedman second door below the American
Hotel, or if you prefer it made to order apply to
Werder next door to the Post Office, or to Shad-
bolt over Bradley g. Cos, as in either shop you
will meet with gentlemen, and get good work.
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Republican Convention.

Republican Convention will be held at earn avillo
on the 18th day ofJune, 1885, at o'clock for the
purpose electing delegates to attend the District Con-
Vention whenever the same is held.
Also for eectng delegate to attend the State Con-
vention, and to put in nomination candidate for the
Office OF Clerk of the District Court of Clayton county,
and to transact such other business as may properly
come before the Convention.
Ry nd Of ha nnr
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AN ORDINANCE regulating drayage.
SEC. lst Be IL ordained By the To,cn council o,
McGrygor That any person drayng in the town of Nc
Gregor shall pay license of One Dollar per month Any
person draying without such license shall be liable to
fine ofnOt more than five dollars for each ofensc ANY
drayman receiving more than twenty cents for single
load within the limits of the town shall forfeit his license
SEC. I'd. Any drayman suffering his horse (when not
in use) to remain loose in the streets shall be liable
o fine of Ono Dollar.
Passed May 2Sth, 1858.
A. E. WAIVER, Mayor.
Attest: j. r. JARRETT Recorder.
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tB Pease, (not green peas, but the Editor
of the Alamakee Herald called on us Saturday
last, and we found him good specimen of a
Western Editor. as his paper indicates. He is
alice. ready for anything that presents itself,
and ID valuable acquisition to the fourishing
village of Wawkon, where his paper Is publish.
81
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II It will be seen by reference to our new
advertisements, that J. w. Hoyt, of Milwaukee.
has removed bis extensive Liquor store to IS
East Water street, where he proposes to satisfy
the wants of oil who desire anything in the
way Of Foreign or Domestic Liquors.
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COMMITTEE.
By order of the
AN ORDNANCE in

AN ORDNANCE in regard to Violation of the Sabbath
SEC. 1st BE it ordained by the Town Council of Nc.
Gregor, That any person persons keeping open any
Grocery or Saloon the Sabbath day for the purpo
OF selling disposng Of spirtuous or malt liquors
shall be punished by fms Of not less than five nor
more than ten dollars.
Passed May 25th, 1855.
A. E. WAIVER, Mayor.
Attest: J. Il. JARRET, Recorder
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Another Revolutionary Hero Gone.
Gallup, revolutionary veteran, and the last
survivor of the Griswold massacre, died on the
Dist inst, at Chemung, N. Y. He was aged
90.
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1oaSx Ordinsness-Our readers will please
notice the Ordinances passed by the Common
Council Of Mc0regor, in this weeks issue, and
those lH any there bs) who heretofore have
bsen 10 the habit Of doing what Il therein for
bidder, will Of course remsmber ito require.
ments. 80 ~ s'sS-
We sincerely hope that the officers who have
The authority will attend to their business, and
enforce eli laws which have been, o. hereafter
may be enacted by our City Fathers
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Total number of guns.
BRITISH FLEET

These vessels are already on the West India station
1t WILL therefore, be that the number of British
guns In the Gulf is nearly three times that of oursa
strong argument that the presence of more American
enof-war is required there.-New York Times
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Nsv Fivm-Brewer T. Beswick have open.
ed an auction and commission store in Evans
Building formerly occupied by Bradley d Co
Their Advertisement appears today.
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Damage to the Sugar Crop.-The damage to
the sugar crop of Louisiana. by the Bell crew.
asse alone, 10 estimated at no less than SO ,0OO,.
600.