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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-03-24

DEATH Mrs Elizabeth Washington,
widow Of the late john Washington Esa.,
of Newberne, died at the residence Of her
son-in law, Gov Graham, in HillsbOto',
on the 9Th inst. in the 18th year of her
age. She was pious member Of the
Baptist Church. "a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-03-24

SMALL Pox. The Charlotte papers an
nounce one case of small pox in that town.
The patient arrived on the cars from Menu
phis. Suitable measures have been taken
to prevent the spread of the disease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-03-24
(To be continued.)

NEVER FoRGoTTEN.-Ar rich landlord of
England once cruelty oppressed poor
widow. Her son, little boy Of eight years,
saw it. He afterwards became painter,
and painted life-ikeness of the scene
Years afterwardh he placed it where the man
saw it. He turned pale, tremblcd in every
joint, and offered any sum to purchase it
that he might put it out of sight. Thus
there is an invisible painter drawing on the
canvass of the soul a life-likeness, rejecting
correctly all the passionssn actions Of on
spiritual history on earth,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-03-24

The following lines were written by quite
youth of this City, whose mind we are
glad to see drawn to the evils of intemper-
ance. May he always entertain and act
out the same disgust and horror of drunk
enness; and he and all his young associates
never let the accursed cup pass their lips.
ED. AGE.
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StOvcs! NtOUes


llIA rAll i Vt ~ IN N II.
IT'S position ste and Prospects Take down your nap
ii and from Boston trace along that line Of Railroads
leading wast.-and you will find that ii DIVORCES at no
point hut few minutes from air line, and by the
connexon in crossing the Lake to milwaukee will make
in few months through the heart Of the whole north
from the Atlantic to the Father OF Waters" one OF
the greatest and most direct thoroughfares in the
Union.
Directly in range with this route and surrounded by
the indscrbabiy beautiful country OF northern Iowa
and southern Minnesota the western bank Of the
Mississippi ia situated the city of GIIANTRY Its To-
cation Is delightful and the surrounding scenery u,s-
surpassed in natural nlagniacence.
good and we'll cultivated farming country surrounds
the town, and the bluffs In the vicinity low it is
easy Of access from the COUNTRY than any other
place for great distance either north or south
The propretors in calling the attention OF the public
to their town, beg leave to tate that In the building up
OF Chanry they confident OF success and it Il their
determinations, BY concentrating their energy pnr-
suing policy OF beraiity towards settlers and those
making improvements, to build up fstcta fmyeed.
We earnestly solicit mechanics traders and Capitalists
TO investigate our proposals Great Inducements will
be offered to parties to erect Mills, Foundres, Hotels,
&c,&. For further particulars, enquire OF Augustus
French, one OF the proprietors and authorised agent
to negotiate in all matters relative to the town. Once
in tho Post Office, McGregor Iowa.
We have Lthograph Plats and maps, showing its
position, and the surrounding country.
McGrcsor, Iowa. June lS5SnS9y1
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MALES X co. have opened MgArs MARKET
and FAMILY GRerRRY STsRH, in the building
formerly occupied by G. IT. Shan. Main street. They
have ON hand Whatever may be wanted for culinary
purposes by means OF barge ice boxes they keep
BEEF, Mutton, Peal, Pork, Poultry. Fish. Butter,
Lard and other eatabes nice when first prepared
for sale
The Public will find tis establishment Yell supplied
with everything marketable, and Farmers will do well
to bring their Garden Products 10 Yal~s A. Co
Sales made at q mere living lIoGt.
McGregcr July ~, lS5Sn9ou.3
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NEW FIRM
Windsor Union Store /!
YKyTiE undersigned having bought the entire stock
of Goods formerly belonging to Huntingtcn &
Knight. have commenced business Under the name
and style Of
FOOTE TUTTLE,

and propose to do the nice thing by all who favor us
wth their patronage.
We intend to rcplrnish our took or Goods SO as to
make tho variety and quality sarpaes ever, ching us
ally found ina country store. y
In the mean time. VIC hope to merit the good feel
ings nf every 10y saljcctlng oarclves 10 sNALL
cams and ai'ck .afes. WISH establish n gon,
Of teng toowed~. Come nps and all and srs in our
promises are -tvsd uy to. FOOT 4 FUTILE
Windsor, July s.. Is5su9f1 s97s7 y
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MEDICAL ADVER'S.
More Than 100000 Bottles Sold in
New England States
IN ONE YEAR, !

IN ONE VEAL
vUNIE RESTORATIVE of Professor o. J. WOOD
II for restoring hair perfectly and permanently, has
never yet had rival; volume after volume might b.
given from all parts Of the world and FROM the most in
tegent to prove that it Is perfect Restorative; but
read the circular and you cannot doubt read also the
following:
Eb' The UarR.-Pcorc have for centuries been af-
icted with bald heads, and the only remedy hereto
fore known, has been those abominabc wigs BY
recent discovery Of Professor woud these articles are
being fast dispensed WITH but great many persons still
paronze them because they have been often impos-
ed upon by Hair TONES Of different kinds To all such
persons earnestly make the request that they will
try again for in Woods Restorative there il
such thing "a fail.--We know of lsdy who bald,
who used the article short time, and her head is now
covered completely with the tniest and most beautiful
curls imaginable. We know OF numerous cases whore
hair rapidly falling out, which restored in greater
perfection than it ever had been before
1t is also without doubt Of the best articles for
keeping the hair in good condition, making it soft and
glossy removing dandru, and has proved itself the
greatest enemy to all the ills that hair is heir to-
II is the duty of every to improve their personal
appearance, though may differ in regard to the
ways OF doing it but every one will admit that a
beautiful head OF hair. either in man or woman is an
object much to be desired and there are no means that
should be left unried to obtain such consideration.
Cochocton. Ohio Nov Il, 1856
o. J. WooD & Co.--Gents: AsT have been engaged
selling your Hair Restorative the last for
Of your local agents. iR Iackinson) and having ex
perenced the beneficial effects Of it myself would like
to obtain agency for the state of Ohio state
in the west, should you wish to make such an arrange
ment rs am convinced thre Us nothing equal to 1t IN
the United states for restoring chair. have been
engaged in the drug business for several years. and
have sold various preparations for the HAIR hut have
found nothing that restores the secrevc organs p
vigorates the scalp we'll yours, being fully con-
WINGED that Your restorative Is what you represent 60
be would like to engage in tho sale Of for am sat-
\ isfsed u HSsast selis ~ y 50 - > = = =
Yours truly, S. 7. STOCkMAN.
Wayland Mass Feb. =, 1857.
Prof O. j. WOOD & Co.--Gents Having realized
the good effects OF Hair Restorative wish to state
that finding my hair growing thin well a. gray was
Induced from what read and heard, to try the article
prepared by you to promote its growth and change its
color AZ it was in youth both of which it has effected
completely In the operation have used nearly three
| bottles. yours, &c, JAMES FRANCIS.
| j. Wood Co., Projectors 312 Broadway, New
York Gin the great NJ Y wire railing esablishment,)
and IA Market street st. Eouis Mo- Sold by all good
Druggists.
81 For sale by Hoffman, Benton 4 CO., McGragor.
o1m3
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.HNAisOM Water Care.

sNNNiSOM UtNxer Care.
VIyHIs INSTITUTION is delightfully."- situated on the
II South margin flake Mcsona. opposite and in full
from the public toroughfarcs and business localities
to insure undisturbed quiet to the invalid The gro-
nds comprising about 80 acres, beautifully undu-
latins bordering the Lake tor than half mile
covered with fine native oaks and shrubbery and the
scenery In the vicinity embracing every variety Land
scape, makes this the most enchanting and lovely
treat in the North West.
The buildings are large, elegant and comfortably
furnished, and capable of accommodating about 100
patients. They are heated throughout by steam SO
that the temperature in each be regulated
with the greatest facility, thus rendering the establish
ment especially Suitable for Winter accommodation
The dry, clear and stimulating atmosphere of neri-
or Wisconsin, Is admirably adapted, in conn ectoa with
the course OF treatment pursued ut this Institution to
benefit the suffering invalid and eli that close medical
attention. proper and vigorous treatment and kind care
can avail to restore to health those enttsted to our
charge, will be cheerfully and readily employed.
This lpstituton has been recently purchased by the
Proprietor and reftted up in style surpassed by
any similar establishment in this country, With the de-
termination to establish this Cure upon u permanent
basis and make it trulya
MODEL WATER CURE EST..BLTSRHENT
conducted upon strictly Iyiropahc and Hygiene prin-
cipes the proprietor pledges himself that pains
expense shall be spared to promote the health
fort of those visiting the Cure. The Medical Dersrt-
ment is under the charge of Dr. s. NJ LANDS former
ence in the Water Cure SYSTEM is fully competent to
thke charge Of the Medical DEPARTMENT.
kD A limited number of boarders admitted
E1-Daiiy Lectures to Students. For further par
ticulars address MADISON WATER CURE, Nad
SOD, WIS. mays S3--6m los
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lGRANING NEATLY EXECUTED

am located In the Post Office building. Re-
ser the place, at the sign OF the big Watch. ia
wing had charge OF the watch work of one of the
Establishments In the the west, for year, have
s'.iscton Of giving below, their recommendation,
satter OF reference. AUGUSTUS FRENCH.
igor Iowa, June IL, lS5snSStf
MILWAUKEE, May 81. 1858.
~ WON IT MAJ CONCERN: This
- That MIR. Augustus French has been in our en-
uNng ehe year of 1857 as a Matchmaker; and
kssNmSrfnliy recommend him q very superior
k.... " AZ that yTtains to the matchmaking
AArSvN \ LOOMS.
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milwaukee, Lumber.
MILWAUKEE SHAVED SHINGLES
HI VT 6' II u II DC X,
Have Received at their Yard in M Gregor, a
large quantity of Milwaukee Planned Flooring
and Siding, perfectly seasoned. Also an article
Of shaved Shingles not to be equalled this side
Of the Mississippi All descriptions Of Lumber
Lath. &C.. for sale at the lowest CASH price,
just give us Call. n4l3m
Having made arrangement with manufacturers at
Buffalo We will keep hand complete assortment OF
Doors, Sash, blinds, &C.
for sale at prices that defy competition.
N. B.--our doors superior article being kiln
dried glued and wedged.
All orders for Store openings, and unusual sizes of
Doors Sash promptly hiled shor. notice.
liberal discount made to country dealers.
HAYT & BURDICK.s
A large lot of wagon spokes fSr sale by
n79ti EAYT & DURDICK.
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"A CARD.

MFRS. HENDERSON desires to return her thanks to
lyl the public for the very liberal patronage they
have favored her with with She would also inform the
Ladies OF McGregor and vicinity that her Spring Goods
and styles have arrived and that she will be glad to
wait on all who are in want of any thing in her line.
April % pSotf
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Fencing.

20 000 LBS. Nos. Il Fence Wire, for sal,
co3coo cheap. &. c. BICKNELL.
WcGregor, March 3, lsSsn7ltf
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Store for Sale or to Rent.

n Nd7e CNdncc I0T N0M NtShsng 10 engage ~ tNc
Mercantile Business.
V1NHE undersigned wishing to settle up their bust.
and bring 1t to close do offer their store for
aalc together with small stock Of Goods on the NEST
favorable terms.
Their building is now, large and commodous. fin
1shcd In the best style expressly for the business
Their trade has been about $4,000 year, and with
small capital can be increased to 81 5000
In fact they have hesitation in saying they have
- good situation for the general mercantile business
- can be found in Northern Iowa away from the
Mississippi river. For further particulars inquire OF
the Subscribers the premises at National II miles
soueRwest from McGregor and IL from Clayton City,
on the main road from Dubuque tn st. Paul
PETERS, SLAUGHTER 4 60.
Nation al, Clayton CO., Iowa, Aug. 8, 1S5Sw4 95
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pLACKSAHTHS who want n Good Article of Pitts
ID bargh Bossburgh Coal by the Ton, will do we'll
to cal. at McGregor on JOHN HELLWIG.
dec. goth, 1857. o.
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consisting of almost eryhng that can be called for
In that line. The leading articles, are
Sheetings. Shifting b'eached and bronn Denin,s,
3Echiags, Bats, Satinetts. Doeskin, Summer
Cassnasses. Cottonades and Jeans for chill
d-en's wear. Clothing, Ladies' Goods of all
kinds tncin:IiRg Laccs, Shawls, Prints,
De Laines, Btrages, ka,ras and C,.inoiiaes OF
all ranges IN circumference. In
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Prepared by pr J. c. AYER,
Practical and analytical Chemist, Lo,cel, Mass.
AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS.

AYERS CATHARTIC PILLS.
TIME science Of Chemistry and medicine have bsen
taxed their utmost to produce this best, most per-
proofs shown that these Pills have virtues which
sufpass In exccilenee the ordinary medicines and that
they win unprecedentedy upon the esteem CT all
rhey are safe and pleasant to take, but fdwsrfu to
curs Their Penetrating frspersis stimulate the vital
activities OF the body the distractions of its
gans, purify the blood, and expel disease They purge
out the foul humors which breed aud grow atempsr,
stimulate sluggish disordered organs into their
turai action and impar healthy tone with strength to
the whole system. Not only do they the every
day complaints OF every body hut also formidable and
dangerous diseases that have bad tho best OF human
skill While they produce powerful effects they
the same Time IN dim,ished doses, the safest and hest
phyfic that can be employed for children. Being
sugar caated, they are the peasantest to take and
being purely vegetable free from any risk harnl
lures have been made which surfsss belief were they
not sitstaDtated BY OF snch exalted position and
character as 90 forbid the suspicion of untruh Many
cninent clefp.m aud physicians have lent their
names to certify to the public TIE reliability Of my
remedies, wlS others have the assurance or
thsir that my Preparations contribute i'm,
iaensey to the reiicf OF my slctcls suffering foy
inca.
The Agent below named is pleased tn furnish gratis
my Ameriesn ,lssanac, aiming directions their
uss and certificates OF their cures ofthe co
: eostyeness, Bilious CT mpiaints. Rhennatim Drop,
So, Hearthsrn, Headsrife arising from fa stomach,
Nausea, Iifsastian. Morbid Innstea nftbe bowels and
pan arising trerrsseln, Flauency lss Of Appetite.
all icerous and GGansnas disca ahieh require
svasuant ne.icne,s crcfila On Kings evil They also
By purifying the sbIo6i and stimulating tho System
cure many complaints which would not be supposed
they could roach, such ,Desfnass, Partial tndpsss
Neuralga and Nervous Irrtabiiity, hcrsHgeucnts u
the Liver and Ksdneys, 0out ynd kindred complaints
arising from low state OF the body obstruction Of
It's functions. So
Do not be pa. OIL ny unprincpled desurs with
other pill they make more preft Ask tor AysRs
Pitts and take nothing nothing eisc No other they
can give You compares with this its Intrinsic value
cnEatre powers. The rick want tho best aid there Is
for them. and they should hsveit
Prepared By Da. j. G. AVER,
Practical and .inaiytlrat Chemist Lo,eeL, Mass.
Price rs cents per bog. Five hoxes for dollar.
Sold hy Hoffman, Benton 4 Co., Metifesor, o. p.
MARTA Prairie da Chen, and aganss in every in
the United RtAtes aIm3
81 bEI.s a5 l.. ALCOHOL jus, received and for
SeD sale by 1851 HOFFMAN. BENTON & co.
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FOR HORSES AND CATTLE
sLoAN.s INSTANT RELIEF

Is truly great Remedy. Half Is cent Bottle of
sloans instant Relief given in pint of water
seldom fails to horse of common cholic i'm few
minutes in extreme repeat the dose in fifteen
minutes. Gn95m6l
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Groceries.

No better samples be shown nor can lower prices
be named to the buyer. My Goods were purchased
in Boston and Chicago, under the present strngency
in the money market, and know that can not be
undersold by any honorable dealer i'm the West
Sugars, Cofees, Teas. Syrups, Soaps, Spices,
ad the usual supplies of Groceries will be found fresh
and pure. Having resove, TO conine my trade to
Day GoeDs and GRocERITs almost exclusively, and
having made arrangements by which order goods
from Milwaukee,, Chicago. st. Louis and Galena am
at all times ready to furnish stock ut
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EXCEL SlOR!
n Watch Making & Repairing! EsA

dgreat and importont end accomplished 7
ID Lathe for turning and finishing every description
work, connected with the mn,altactory and repair
r. OF uasch nqyemsnts The advantages gained in
Re invention are many and great in securing wheels,
fnons, stalls cylinders &C., and in turning down,
puning aud fitting pvots jewels. ruby-stalfe lever
east' &C., &C., whereby the most delicate parts OF
roaonsters, duplex, patent levers and other watches
secured and he'll IN their proper position tor orrect
Ierations; time sayed and other great advantages
tined. Patented July i6, 1851.
I AUGUSTUS FRENCH,
Vaving purchaed the light to the above described
PIN, (and the only having such Lath right in
fa ssnsN easod machinery such as the most modern
famprcvel wheel aud pinion cutting engine, and
Eiadny NJ marhinr would here state, that am
psrsd to make new or repair a.y part OF the finest
ca IN scientific and workman-like manner. No
'eh maker has taken greater pains to improve In
Important branch than myself having thoroughly
died the primary construction Of watches in
Aioh with q knowledge OF many experiments made
SOME OF the best worklAen in New York under whose
II 'ruction have been. do claim a theoretical
vwedse and practical understanding of the various
eeaons and impereeteas in the different classes of
Ech mofements. make it my principal study to
prove and excel IN this irnportant business Those
70 have fine watches that need repairs, will save time
expense, and quite often their Watches from io,-
Pper usage, by calling on me and getting them put
Yooa order, Aad no ssistasc, your watch however,
or cbDice will be in safe hands II LETT with me.
no apprentices 'tinkers" at the business, but
DC my constant endeavor by personal attention
business, to reduce the science OF watch making to
Etice, and my increased facilities enable me to do
At less rates than any who hangs out Sign
. makes attemps at watch making, with no tools,
Ess requisite have on hand good assortment OF
IN materials to supply country dealers as low -
York prices. have the art of making Jewels Of
Kinds, also Chronomoter balances, in fact every
OF watch, and country watch makers will DO
70 send TO me when they have watches that require
81
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a II. KINDS OF work snch a. Monuments Obesk.
"A Cenotaphs, Tumbst ones. Centre Tables, Manila
Work, etc, etc. furn lied of the best quality and on
reasonable terms. Shop on Main street
G. {. FULLER, agent,
McGregor, NAY 20, 1888. Ffy1es Office
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WV. Uv'ERDER, n
MERCHANT TAILOR!

McGrcgOr -. Iowa.
At the room one door west of the Post Office there
can be found a nice assortment of
ENGLISH AND FRENCH CLOTHS,
Cassi,neres and Doeskns Silk, Sk-velyet and other
fashionable EeStiags. Gentlemen who want good fit
will find it much to their advantage call and leave
their measures. long experience juSttios WERDER
in stating that either in Cutting or Making the public
shall be entirely satisfied both In style and price.
May l, lS58nSltf
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H. bEIls e5 l.. ALCOHOL jus, received and for
Ssb sale by 1881 HOFFMAN. BENTON & co.
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COAL! GG.RE.

2 10 .he pupuc and CONSUMERS Of Teal generally 7
would respectfully announce chat have .ssr,,s -
taohshed Coal yard at Prairie dY uhiasi mere ,s,
ne Kept on hand SUPPLY Of Illinois L Ie,iasy ysu;s
Noal-Srters are Especially solicited and ths f5l;r
may be assured that it shall be nv eudearor to ys
SUBTRACTION III regard to quaty.Friee and aftpn.io,
ing. sltf NV AyrSrIaA
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!. TOT VT Hia anu FtIocs, 0Iffy 70 N z
LEE al HIyNAIRD.
( MrGregor Ioxa Nav 2h lS5gu6.ilh "a q. -
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an ora.
DsuM
18Th day
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-02
The Turf.
UNION COURSE, L. L-TxOTTING-LANrER AND TAR
rAR-0RIAr DISAPPOINTMENT.

UNION COURSE, L. I.-TkOTTING- LANTERN AND TAR
fAR-0RGAr D1sAPrOINTMzkT.
The great match between Lantern Tartar IS OOO
announced to como OF yesterday resulted in disappont
mebt 10 Thousands, the did not take place.
count Of the Of Tartar Mr. Nonnot paying forfeit
Tartar known to be very fast horse where down
about ESQ; but fast as be Considered his did
have the courage 10 risk when the day arrived
With 60 FL specimen OF the Bashav Laoterr. Toe
OF Tartar appears be peculiarly In bis
matches sgainst Lantern, this the second match
~hn year which be has paid forfeit to tue Of
Lantern
appears that this match forfeited Monday AZ
terrorn but no Ltmaton given 10 the public the
public press by any Of the parties interested. And
to mako The matter still worse, Tartar was
tibsed the Union Course Monday, as 70
show Ibe pubic that he all right, and that
great race night certainly be calculated upon
In consequence Of which, with the advertisement in the
papers thai the race would come CT thoussuas were in
duceo 70 attend 70 their gre. disappointment, mortaca
ton and waite Of time such prae'ces continue 1t will
not tae long for rotrg TO reach the level to which there
probability Of Ito descepdDg All tho parties engaged
In this business are reprehenAibe.
In lou, ho~ever OF the great match, trot get up
betweec rsr Of $40 horses TO catch the loose change
OF tho@e sho were ANXIOUS 10 see tr0t of descrp
ton and four beats were given for their amusement
After this pedestrian arrangement came Oh man
named Adams Attempted TO walk two miles In fifteen
minutes, which be did not do and then the wd dis
persed.