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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Fsi!sd.--It is stated that the application for
a Distributing ?. Office at Prairie du Chen
has failed. We learned enough last summer
to satisfy us that no Distributing Office would
be established North of Dubuque on the River,
until that at Dubuque is done away with, and
deeming that contingency not likely soon to
occur, we have put ourselves to no farther
trouble On the subject. We have even come
to the conclusion (pe:haps on the "fox and
grares' principle) that such an Office at Nc
Grcgor would be of no essential benefit to Post
Offices west Of US, and We therefore babe fare
well to the idea of securing it here. We ought
to receive all mails for this portion of Northern
Iowa, through Chicago instead of Dubuque
this can generally be effected by the Observance
Of t,co rules. Let the p. Masters send all tn .ir
Eastern mail by way Of Mccregor to Chicago
for distribution, and let all lettcr-writers in
this section direct their eastern correspondents
to mail letters back "pia Chicago D. P. o.
Try this rlan and see if it wont work well.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Dubuquc.-An Emigsant Agency for Northern
Iowa is established at Hubuquc.
he Cathedral on Bluff street was dedicated
on Sunday the I'd. Rt. Rev. Bishop Smyth
delivered the sermon. A large concourse was
in attendance.
The cold weather has stopped the Ferry but
skiffs were crossing on the 10th. at 81 90 per
passenger.
Hon. d A. Malony one of the oldest citi-
zens of Dubuque and the most talented writ e.
in Iowa, is spoken Of AS the Democratic Candi-
date for the Dubuque Mayor,l y.
He isnow member Of the Iowa House OF
Representatives.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Nsts Printing.-The Laws Of the S'att
should be published in every parer in il or q
all events in the official parer Of each Com
ty. They could he inserted at half or ever
quarter rates. anything that woald pay fo1
composition and enable the people of every
county to see what their servants have hecr
about. We know nothing scarcely about
printing, but i. looks as though it would be t.
our interests as it certainly would be to the in
tercs,s Of our readers to have every act of the
Legislature published in this paper even though
the price might be comparatively nominal.
Is there man in the Legislature Of lows
who dare to introduce bill providing for tho
publication of oil Laws in the of6cial County
papers throughout the State at he,f legal rates
We put the price down so that the EXP ense will
not frightcn the wise men from the considera
ton of the subject. If ono paper in cacl
County is too many, then select 20 in III,
State to publish, and do not confinc oil tn
patronage to che t,co organs that may chance te
be at the CAPITOL.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Dirision.-Petitions are in circulation ia
Clayton, Delaware and Allamakec Counts {
for the formation Of new County to he made
up as follows; Take the two south tiers o.
townships in Clayton and the north tier in Del
aware for the new County, and to compensate
Clayton Comfy for the loss. attach the south
crn tier of Allamakcc Townships to it. We
learn by letter from the Capitol that this d.
vision meets the approval of the Re; rcscnta
ton for Ala. Del e. Clayton Counties aud that
it has fair chance Of passing. BY the New
Constitution, all the persons in crested in the
question will vote on it and if a majorit7 OF
them approve. it will be established. At all
events this is our recollection Of the Constit,i.
tional provision. and as there can be no harm in
Submitting the question to those who have
been 80 long talking about "Division.' VIC arc
in favor Of seeing it tried on. After new
shuttle and deal other county seats may turn
up, and there is SO much pleasure in the glo,i.
GUS uncertainty which has hitherto characte,iz.
ed this question, that it may as well be prolong
ed few years yet!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

WArsr.-A bridge fifteen rods in length and
good width, is being built across the Wa, 81 cut
ono mile west OF Forest City. 1t commences
at the east end Of the bridge over the big Wapsi.
at Tinglcy's tavern, and extends TO the east
hank ofthe bayou. A bridge is much needed
there. as in high water the Warsi ovcrtows.
making the bed of the river twenty rods wide.
Messrs. Carpenter, Grant, and Baily are entitled
to the thanks of every citizen and traveller On
this line for their untiring efforts to secure the
rerair of this road. Hiram Bailey, Esqr.. has
the contract for build ng this bridge, and tho
is now progressing Che of the bridges lately
built by Doct. Carpenter was swept from its
place by the late freshet, but will be r,built
Immediately. The citizens of Forest City are
entitle'i to much praise for their pcsevcring cf-
forts in inn rowing the roads across the Wapsi
bottoms. Transfers who have hitherto gone
over the "nOrthern route, to find good roads
will find it to their interest to proceed via Fred
ericksburgh and F,rest City, as the roads are
much better end the distance less. The most
direct route for travellers bound for Bradford,
Rockford, st. Charles, Floyd, Usage. MASON
City, and Clear Lake, is pia West Union, Fred
ericksbursh and Forest City-Eradfard Macs
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
The Legislature.

The Legislature.
Cur Des Moincs correspondence gives the i'm.
portant news. The motions and counter mo-
tons arc Of little value to the public. Hon. l..
G. Collins has favored rs with o lengthy bill
Providing for new School System. 1t is
drawn up and endorsed by Hon. N. l.. Fisher
The Bill is 96 sections in length. Next week
We shall give the public the substance Of it. II
docs not favorab!y impress rs. though Mr.. C.
says in an accompanying note sit is well rcceiv.
ed" The McGregor R. r. memorial has pass
ed. The town Of Fayette is peti,ioning far the
Deaf and Dumb Asylum The acts Of the Gut.
tenberg Couscil have been lcgalizcd. We are
in receipt of letters from l.. G. c. of later dates
than those published, but our columns arc full
and we condensc.
Feb. 6M.-Clagge:t will not lie impeached on
the passage Of a bill regulating the sale Of
poisons. an amendment was added including
adulterated liquors as Ioison. Two Bank sys.
tens are pgoposed-wheu printed L. G. c. will
send US copy. An investigation is ordered to
hunt up the frauds involved in the location of the
Capitol. Mahony, Richardson and Collins, are
the committee. 1t is SUPP osed there will b.
rich Developments The division Of Clayton
County is referred to but we have already spok
Ell of that in another place. l.. g c. after sta
ting that the four new counties will all have
constitutional quota of territory. and that tn,
Alamakce and Delaware members favor III,
division. adds:
"Pitch in, gentlemen (of clayton,) there il
chance enough for considerable Of 6gllt. and i
the people do not want the change, lei them for
ever after hold their peace"
Feb 7-Our correspondent condemns Fisher,
School Bill in toto, and without mercy. He re
CARDS it as fatal blow to the educational inter
ests of the state. When orr readers see it they
can Judge. II docs not imIrcs us very favor
ably at present. This letter closes as follows
"Thc present Legislative Assembly, Will
some exceptions, is rcgar ted rs very able body
progression" is the motto. aud the only trouble
is they may go too Ear. But, you Of the Time
say you arc in favor Of Railroad speed though
grand smash.np now and then occurs to ado
variety to the passage through life. There vii
be two Bank laws enacted and il they are b.d
or not wanted, the people can s'rangle them a
the ballot box"
Yo.m, L. G. c.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
Iowa Census Report for 1856.

We find this document full of interesting
matter. Taking clayton County as an index
of the mixed character of tho inhabitants OF
the State, the countries whence our population
is derived "bcat all" The total population in
1856 was l5.lS7. The males numbered s.27,
the females $500; the married 553l, the
widows 334-na'ive voters 1856, naturalized
s7S, aliens 9l3-thcrc arc IL deaf and dumb,
, blind, Insane, 6 i.lio.ic and but 5 paupcrs.
The number If dwellings was 1896, of families
1854 the landowners arc = 81. or the inhabi.
tan's. low q contributes s5G7, N. Y. l722, Ohio
1915, Pa. 1928, Ills. 635, Vermont SCI, Indiana
a44, Wis. 27s, Va. go. Mass. lse, Mich. l65,
Conn. l26, N. H. ll9. Ky. III, Maine g. r. l.
IA, Mo. lO2, Md. u, Tenn. 81, NJ }. 81, and
each Of the states of Ark, Texas, Ala, Miss,
La, Fla. N. c., S. c., Georgia, Del, from 2 to
30 each. Min. and the D. c. furnish each q
few representatives. .
Germany leads the foreigners. there being
1915, one half of whom IRE in jefferson Town
ship. Ireland has 756, Canada 343, Norway
274, England 253, Prussia Ill, Hanover ISIS,
Scotland l3l, Switzerland l21, France Al,
Austria, Sweden and New Brunswick IA each,
Bavaria 50, Wales, Bohemia and Saxony S
each. On the Ocean 4! Italy 9. Belgium,
West Indies, Isle of Man, Holland, Poland and
Nova Scotia each unknown 81.
There (! II that record docs not exhibit an
assortment" If races and stocks to be found
in ono county Of the west, we'll give it up -
We are no longer surprised at tho rapid growth
of the North western states when fifty scuen
of the countries of Europe and the states of the
union contribute to fill one single county, it
may he concluded that the fame of the great
West is well spread abroad, and that it is des-
tined to become most dcnscly populated.
In glancing over other counties in North Iowa
we find the same mixture Of human breeds
that characterize Clayton. In Alamakee, N.
Y. has 9s3, Ohio Gil. Pa. GA, Ind. 1911, Va.
S32, Ills. $40, New Eng. Csc. There are 679
from Ireland, sos Norwcgians, 377 Germans.
279 Canadians, 81 Englishmcn, As Scutcl,-
men.
In Winncshitk, the native population is about
the same, N. Y. has e6Y, Pa. 40, Ohio SOS,
Ill. 293, New Eng. 45l. Norway claims ll5l
Of the foreigners, Canada 34s, ireland 29l,
Germany 200, Austria le4, England l35, Scot
land 18.
In Fayettc Co., N. Y. has 1896, Chic 1858,
Pa. e23. Ind. SIC, Vermont l240, Mass. llle,
Ills. geo. Ireland 29s, Germany 2Os, England
POI, Canada 1T, Norway 1879, Scotland G.,
Switzerland 63. France AZ, Wales II.
In Chickasaw County N. Y. has SCI, Ill. sos,
Ohio 266, Ind. 1874, Pa. l6o, with the usual
shrinking from all the States. Ireland has
lis, Canada l0l, England IS, Germany 81,
Norway "a. Scotland Is.
This will do for the present.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Eaus-On Thursday evening next (to-mor
row night Evans Hall will be the centre o
attraction. J. d. Waters Band has been engag
ed to do the music and it is said that the bant
Cannot be cxcclled. We always like TO hca
for ourselves hence we ropose to measur,
their time by our own understandings. Sec In
Gard headed GRAND So:aEE, and lose no tim,
in calling on the Dalcinea.
On the I'D. McNamara will have secont
benefit at Monona. The first ball at Bars New
Hotel was most agreeable Que, the sccous
will be the same only "mo-e So" Mac is sal.
to be "model" Landlord.
On the 22d. at Garnayillo there will be
joyous time. The arrangements are made I,
honor the birth night OF Washington in excel
ent style.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

A CoRREcTIoN.-We are authorized
by Judge Wilson to correct an error
stated in the letter of the Washington
correspondent Of the North West. 1t is
asserted in that letter that Judge w. in
jared the prospects Of the settlers on the
Old Mission reserve, for obtaining the
privilege of purchasing their lands at
St.s5 BY appealing to the Interior De-
pertinent. before waiting for the decis-
ion Of the Commissioner Of Indian af-
fairs Now the fact is, that Judge W..
made no appeal to the Interior Depar.-
ment until after the Commissioner of
Indian affairs had made out a written
decision and report that these settlers
ought not to have these lands without
paying $1,000 for the improvements. in
addition to 1926 per acre, nor until
every effort Was made TO procure diff
fsTent decision from the Commissioner.
-Express & Herald.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

by notes in the abstract books, The chain Of title
and its validity can be seen almost at glacc.-
question If there is another county in our state
that can psodnce a more complete set of Rec.
ortls than the County Of Clayton; and ques-
ton further il there is another comfy in the
state where the Office business is kept worked
up to time as we'll as it is in our county under
Our present officers.
Preparations arc making for extensive i'm
provemcnts in the way sf brilding in our town
next season. and have no doubt but Guttcn-
berg will afford employment to large number
of mechanics and workmcn during the business
season Of 1858. There is no point on the river
at which substantial buildings can b. erected
cheaper than at Gutenberg.
There is considerable talk now Of making an
effort to secure the building Of Bridge across
Turkey River at Peck's Ferry. and there is now
no point on that River where bridge would
accommodate SO large a population or 80 great
an amount Of trade and travel a. at the point
named. The people Of the county have voted
an appropriation Of l,lO0 of the Swamp Land
Fund to this point, and l think this necessary
amornt of money can be raised if the proper
cxertion is made. A bridge at this point would
be work Of great Importance to the people Of
the high prairie and to the citizens of McGrcg-
or, rs it would overcome the only serious OBJ
stacle on the route from McGrcgor to Dyersville,
which must soon become great thoroughfarc,
being direct and good road across most fer
tile and productive country, and having rail-
road at each end of it. hope that united
and energetic effort will be made to secure the
tuilding os the bridge ncxt season.
Our market rates have varied but little, If
any, since my last letter
Yours Respectfully. WINS.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

A CaH-Messrs. Merrill and Fielding Of the
Prairie Courier called on us day or two since
We were right glad to see them. The Courier
guesses right on "Sam" and but for it's fol-dc-
rol advocacy Of Leco'npton, that paper is near
" right OH most subjects. Fieldings pen has
improved it 5OOp cent. and however young he
may be we do not doubt that he is one Of the
best informed men of that intelligent city. 1t
is not always the Oldest who have read TO most
advantage.
Merrill looked as plump as though he wal
"fit.ing" fur an Aldermanic chair. The young
man looked sober, for q printer; he is doubtless
contemplating matrimony!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

GUTENBERG, Feb. l3, 1858.
Ma. Tines:
Please accept my thanks for your kindness
in Offering the use Of your columns as medir N
of communication to the public and while l
accept the offer, will always eDdeavor to use
and not abuse the privilege you grant.
Please direct your compositions to put two
cts" in Gutenberg, that being the legal ortho-
grarhy of the name Of eur town.
Walkers stage sleigh was overturned mile
or two from Millville, last Tuesday evening,
and Mrs. McCraRcy, mother of Orlando and
John McCraney, Of your place, had her left
arm brokcn near the shoulder; Dr. Grinter, oil
this place, was called to her assistance, and !
learn from him to day that she is in fair way
to recover the use of her arm. The case is one
Of those wherein mo one is to blame,' though
am inclined to believe that jury would blame
the company for sending out sleigh ON the
slight snow that then lay on the roads and the
driver would also come in for some blame and
altogether l think ajury would say that tie
proprictors Of the line ought to pay the damage,
| done.
| A fire got started in Mr.. Bosickbeart's dwell
ing on Front below Goethe street, last Wednes
day evening. about six clock. 1t was discov
cred before it had made mich progress, and
was soon extinguished.
Mr.. Rolf is about closing the American
House,, and removing to Elkader. The
"Cnion Hotel has passed into The keeping Of
its owner and former proprietor, Daniel L
Meyer. and think he will keep good house
where the traveller will be we'll accommodated
The numerous friends Of Mr.. Updegraff will
be glad to learn that he il fast recovering hi,
health, and is now able to attend TO the duties
Of his Office. He has been quite busy the past
week. and informs me that he has succeeded in
bringing the work If the olice pretty we'll up ia
time, the writing having fallen considerably be
hind during his illness. In the Recorders OF
fee the Clerks are engaged in working up the
transfers Of town property as found upon the
records. and this work when fully made up will
be most valuable addition to the county rec
ords. There will then be complete abstract
of tho transfers Of lands and Town lots through
out the country 50 far a. these transfers have
become matters Of record, so that person
wishing to examine chain Of title can do 60
without having to consult the Record Books,
aud as any def. cts in dccds, &c, arc referred To
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

SHOT BUT NOT DEAp.-lIole-in-the-
day. the Indian Chief was not killed in
that terrible encounter with Giggy. The
illustrious aa0tive was wounded in the
neck, but SO Indifferent was he to danger
that be requested his antagonist to fire
a second pistol at him!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

RE- The Geese and Pigeons tina:
passed Northward week or two since
in anticipation of immediate Spring and
green "yarbs'' about Lake Superior,
have held a council with the musk rats
and decided to decline hereafter all at
temps at foreshadowins the weather.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17
N @ II T C. t. .

NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnershiu
IN heretofore existing under the name style aud
irm OF Miller X Bass has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. MILLER & BASS.
McGrcgor, Jan. Goth, 1858.
The business will hereafter be conducted by " X.
Miller who will pay all outstanding debts and liabili.
ties Of the said firm Of Miller l. Bass. All persons
Knowing hcm elves indebted to the above Grm either
by note or book sccoant requested to call and set.
tic immediately. If you have money bring ms
Wheat, Oats, Flour, Beef, Pork, or Old Copper.
4Ii6S v.R. MILLER.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

COLLINS of Clayton has resented q
Memorial asking Congress to make the McGrc
gor r. Road a grant Of Land. GRAY of ALA.
makee also asks Grant of Land for some Il
Road, but the meagraness of the report in re
lation to it renders it impossible to tell what
line of Road it is intended to benefit. 1t i.
probably designed for the Road projected from
Lansimg-we forget its title.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

Monona.-The Tavern-war in this pretty Int
rather rugnacious village has ceased for the
present. The combatants stand by their guns
as yet, but we trust the truce will be lasting. A
few sensible words from both parties should
settle the difficulty. The Barr Hotel will be
materially injured if the quarrel continues.
The Lease Of the Esbert Hotel held by Mr.
Sackrider has expired, and Silas Egbert has
rented it Of the proprietor "Sile' will make
Landlord of the "first water" His acquain.
lance with all Northern Iowa and Southern
Minnesota, will give him an immediate intro.
duction to the travelling public. His card will
appear in our next numher.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

GooD.-In speaking Of the folly OF
guessing at the weather by astral infiu-
ences we referred to weather-wixard
near Prairie du Chen named SAaw.
We said our say about it and concluded
By writing 20. Pshaw! -The Cour-
Ter informs us that ''his name is T. S.
Shaw and not @, P. Shaw" We stand
corrected
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

II At q euchre party at Bradford not long
since. one Of the company had overloaded his
stomach with milk, sugar and bourbon. He fel.
like going out to least up but upon rising to
leave, his legs failed and he 'd~ppcd." Hi,
partner hurried to Lin and in tones Of syn rathy
said, "Shall assist you p
NO. replied the unfortunate, hic-no-Il]
-lll-hic-Ill-trya alone ="
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

% Cotton of the Rochester (,lin.) Demo-
crat objects to our reflections us H. NJ. Rice for
his charge Of 81 so Tor land sold to the settlers
On Fort Crawford Reserve.
We know what we say when we assure the
Democrat tina; the extra IS cents rcr acre was
demanded by RICE and that his conduct is mol
api roycd by the war Department. The settlers
will have the extra charge returned to them 50
soon as the subject is taken up formally by the
Department.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

U'Thc "Negro instruction in Kansas"
turns OFT to be a hoax.
The Fail Road bridges across The Wis
consin arr being raised to accommodate the
RATS. The work goes on without affecting
the passage Of the trains.
The NJ Y. Legislature asks fora gcno
ral bankrupt law.
Every paper we take up chronicles cx
tensive revi, ais of religion. We cannot boast
of McGregor in that respect.
Judge Face duling short stay at the
Capitol succeeded in procuring Notarial Com
missions for large number of the citizens of
Northern Iowa. 1t is said that over dezcn
Commissions were received at one p. o. in
Clayton County. Most too much of good
thing There should be but one Notary in
each Township.
-Canada papers are asking thata Prince
of England may be sent out as liking of Brit
ish America" We guess the people of Cana
da will send him back if he should cross the
Atlantic on any su Oh fools mission.
Gov. Bebb, on trial recently for killing a
man who chariuari-cd his house last fall, has
been acquitted.
"A N. York Jury has decided that Lager
Beer is not intoxicating. Try it ON new Gus
tomer and see!
At Hastings OF the ID. four men were
drowndcd by the car sizing of a boat omonp the
foes of ice
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4w10

The public have been imposed upon, by remedies
recommended by certificates, which have frequently
originated from unknown source.
We believe that a Medicine possessing real merits
VIII effect cures whenever 1t is used, ut home, we'll u.
abroad. Dr. Halls Balsam for the Lungs is no para
5o,4c preparation, bat which, il used in on
VIII save the lives Of thousands. The ditre sing
cough Is frequently relieved by single do,c, and
broken up in few hours time. The afflicted do not
have to take bottle after bottle, before they find
whether this remedy will afford relief or not.
FOR sase by Merrill 4 Barron, McGresor, and by
agents in every town IN tire county.
EU see Advertisement. lw.l
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

The WEATHER.-It is scarcely neces.
sary to mention, that since Tuesday
night last Feby. 9th, we have had the
sharpest sort Of winter weather. The
River is fast at this point-teams are
crossing and our julcp-merchsnts are
storing the ice for tie heat of next July
Sleiyhing is tolerable, but wheeling is
toleraNer.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-02-17

SWAMP LANDs.-We learn from the
Wawkon Journal that Alamakee Co.
contains $4,000 acres Of swamp and
overlooked lands. A large portion Of
this smount must consist of islands in
the Mississippi, Upper Iowa and Yellow
Rivers. There is no unfcrtiIe land in
the County.