The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-12-22
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The arabia arrived % HALIFAX, Dec. 10th. She r.
ports heavy gales from the West all the way. The
most gratifying she brings, that the 'ost steam
sr' Indian Empire from Quebec, reached Liverpool
the "a she arrived at Broad Haven, County Mayo
Ireland, on the 26th ult AL we'll, but her fuel waa
exhausted and part Of her cargo and woodwork were
consumed. She 'taid t." for . week within 800 msl
Of Galway, during two furious storms.
Montalembert, the French Count, lately condemned
for political Offences has been pardoned BY the Empc
ror but he refuses to accept and his creating
great excitement In France. Money il abundant and
easy.
The ryphoon Of periodical storm Of the East, VA
very destructive. At swator, 5000 Chinese were de-
stroyed The Cochin Chinese were concentrating l0o
600 around their capital against the French and
Spanish forces.
victoriais . grand-mother-ths Princess Frederick
william has baby, and all Russia Is In ecstaces on
secount OF the remarkable performance. The Indis
news IL favorable to the British. The London marke,
Is without Oh ange.
At New York, negotiations are about concluded, BY
which al the great Telegraphic lines Of Nsrth Amer
Co. will be consolidated. On the LIST Of January,
expected that era will dawn the Telcgraphie
interests Of the British Provinces and the Union il
believed that will be cheaply and prompt
y supplied with magnetic intelligence. .#@@
From Washington, We get the report that Congress
will shortly authorize the sending Of Commissions,
to Mexico, to make q treaty with Juares The present
successful Chief giving him materi a aid in eonsdera
tion Of commercial advantages and slice Of land
Cushing Is spoken ( for Commissioner. rumor ha.
obtained 1t New Orleans, that Uncle Sam has Of
fered ave millions for railroad track through sonora
aud chihuahua.
ACrittsnden Convention has been held in Washing
ton-nothiDg done. It was resolved to continue tn
Republican organisation.
Douglas IL said to be intending deliver speech II
the Senate, declining Presidential nomination.
Chicago Il about to adopt horse-railwsys In lieu
omnibusss.
Massachusetts, proposes to elect Gov Banks to tn,
Senate In place Sumner, unless the Paris physician
will certify to Mr.. SIS capacity.
John Washington has received $4,000 Of the pur
chAssrs OF Mount Vernon.
The N. Y. Board Of Aldermen have passed resolu
lions complmenting Mr.. Douglas, and appointed
Committee to tender him the inequalities Of the cit,
on his route to Washington. This is an immense com
pliment.
The Odeon Theatre, n. Y, was burnt Dee H. volk
Garden was also on fire.
The Quincy School House, beautiful Boston struc
ture, was burned Dee. II.
The STANDARD, new paper opposed to the Atlas 4
Argus has appeared in Albany.
The Eastern market for Pork and Flour ID hrm. A
Milwaukee and Chicago, Wheat on Saturday was wortl
70 So. Pork, mess s15,25, dressed hogs IS to s.
The Americans Of Paris, offer to back Morphy to tn
extent Of Five Millions against Anderson. The Kim
Of Chess Hartwtz the best player he met
CoNcREss-But little Of interest has yet transpred
Tine Senate bill for the admission Of Oregon had reach
Cd the House. The Republicans insist that Vie Kan
as-popuation-restricion (93,ooO) shall be removes
before they vote for the admission of Oregon with on
10000 people. We have time to give detail Q
Congressional proceedings, and they As yet YER
dry.
English and Montgomery met on Pennsylvania Ave
nue., on the l7th English aeoosted NJ. In . ftisndl
way but NJ. spurnsd him. English struck with can
and knocked NJ. down, the latter got up and hurled
brick 1t Englishs leg. Both were un armed.
II 10 said that Administration organ will
established in Philadelphia.
Senior Malta has arrived from Mexico - Minister fros
the Juares administration.
The French have sent q battalion Of infantry an,
three batteries Of artillery to Central America.
News from Nicaragua not exciting, though all AZ
expecting "a muss'' in that quarter.
The Spanish. Mexican declaration Of war is not cor
nrmed.
Ceur:ing-It is said q goose-pond beats
| Z ballroom all to tatters % place for the al
tillery Of Cupid. The pond is to be well froze
and the ladies' are to employ the gents to ad
just their skates, hold them in the right positio
and catch them when they fall. Only think Q
lover fooling away an hour about the prett
foot of his swee heart to fix her skates and the
| (of moonlight night to race her over th
pend iar from the crowd, with hss arm aroHn
her waist to prevent the envious ice from kiss
ing the back Of her "dear sweet headv' II
were young again We should like to do som
Of this cool counting but now, alas ! we mui
be content with the ice WILSON furnishes
summer, slightually tinctured with the spirit {
one Of the first families Of the French Empire
Presents.-FRENcH has fine lot Of Jewelr
suitable for Holiday Presents. If you want I
make an impression on the heart Of q lady
jewelry is the article and French the mel
chant.
Homer Newell has some beautiful book
also, that can be used in this way.
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The PuFpy-William Fluke of st. Louis n
Gently cut off Mrs. Rathbone's puppies tail an
,he lady has sued for $40 damages.
Hay Scales.-Woolliscroft has purchased tn
old Hardin Hay Scales. located at the foot q
Main Street. Hereafter David will be foun
ct all times ready to oblige the public at 2
cents draught on the Scales. or one fourth tia
amount nSandS Ale