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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-09-28

Mn. KiRkwooD-The Republican Candidate for
Governor did not meet his appointment on Monday
night at this place did not learn the Of the
failure. A Mr.. Adams of Dubuque made speech to
the collected sovereigns. 1t is said he took Wilmot
Provso Slavery prohibition ground and Of course he
could not have suited the largest share oft members
OF his own party then present. Mr. A. dealt in bur
lesque considerably but he came to bad market to
make that style of argument effective. His speech
not much appauded in the streets the next morning
LooK.-Bradley Co., and A. W. Hibb ard handed
their Advertisements in so late that can only call
attention to them. See Estrsy Notice Of J. whitney,
For Sale" by Buckley and notice also that Buckley
is now pplied with coal for the of Blacksmith
and o theirs. Read this paper over, Advertisements
and all, and then hunt up purchaser for our
press that We may buy larger and put the Times
up to or 10 columns.
Does anybody want good press at . low figure!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-09-28

~ See third page for --latest" and other
reading matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
~ Il I T f. B f. T
COMPLETE AND UNIVERSAL SUCCESS OF
W; s. & &. III. THOMSON'S
~
IndeStructihle Sktrts.

WITH PATENT EYBLBT FASTENING, WKDGR SLIDE
AND WATCH SPRING BUsTLK.
The perfection of Skirt manufacture "-Morri
r WIiItS' Home Journal.
"A complete Eyelet Fastening, tasteful and ele-
CANT an eh-ct.'-N Y. Indep.
Ecda. " -
Far exceling the best mportation"-Ibtd
1T deserves all the praise 1t has received-Tin1ss
A CARD:-The Manufacturers of the GROWN
with which THE EINDESTRUCTIBLE SKIRT
has been received has made 1t necessary Tor them To
make unusual exertIOns to supply the demand and
that they are now running their Manufactory nj ht
and day for this purpose, their orders requiring an
inmsHSe tatredSc iH their production, addition to
their usual large production of
THE PlCCOI,OMINi, ETRUSCAN LACE,
GOSSAMER EXPANSION,
and other popular styles. To effect this their con-
tracts are now out for upwards Of
. 5l,G0 ARDS BRAIDED STEEL PR DAY,
al OF which Is prepared pressy for them by their
own mai 0TS and bTalders-the very best in A erIca
Having ample proof of the universal popularity of
this chef d'0Hrre' of Skirt Manufacture, THE
lNDESTRUCTIBlE SKIRT, they intend placing
1t within the reach of every lady who wishes the
most graceful dura BILE, and in all respects the best
Skirt ever produced.
p. San invoice of these beautiful Skirts is now
being prepared for the Queen of England" and the
Empress of France"
For sale by the principal Jobbers and Retailers
everywhere.
" Look for our name and trade mark, the
Crown, stamped on every Skirt. No Others are
genuine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24

MI .--.-. TEETH.
ll. LQOMIS, NJ D., the inventor and patentee OF
the MINERAL PLATE TEETH, attends
persons personally at his office IN this city h@
Many persons can wear these Teeth who ~4I1D
cannot wear Others; Shd person can wear others
who cannot wear these.
Persons calling at my ONCE can he accommodated
with any style and price of Teeth they may desire
but to those who particular and wish the purest
cleanest, strongest and most perfect denture that
art can produce, tho MINERAL PLATE VIII be
more fully warranted.
Rooms IN this city, No. Ss6 Penn. avenue, between
9Th and 10th streets; Also 7 Arch street, Philade
phla. Sc 2l-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
NEW YORK.
4 TELEGRAPH NOTICE.

A TELEGRAPH NOTICE.
a NEW line Of Telegraph from Washington
North 10 ad vertlsed, falsely represented connect
ing witt New Orleans, Augusta, Charleston, Sa-
vannah, Montgomery, Mobile, &c.
Now, the only telegraphic connection with those
points s through the lines under the control of the
MAGNETlC TELEGRAPH COMPANY, to
which, by virtue of the ownership of Morse's pat
ents all the the tesgraphlc business of said places
,ahwiIlly belong This therefore, is to give notice
sent by the new line and delivered any station of
the Magnetic Company IN the South for transmits
situated If they had been handed to the Magnetic
Company at the place Of their origin the nearest
convenient point thereto.
]. KENDALL,
mar 9-tf General SupaTintendent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24

A FRIGHrFrL SCESE.-A frightful scene
might have been witnessed yesterday morning
on the roof Of three-story house situated on
Water street, between Monroe and Quincy. A
young man was standing upon the comb Of the
roof repairing chimney, when the shingles
being wet and slippery, he lost his foOthold and
slid slowly down, feet foremost, toward the
caves. The two or three persons who witnessed
the accident turned away sick with terror Al
though the man made every effort to get hold
which the fear of certain death would naturally
prompt, he moved slowly down, and was only
checked from falling to the pavement below by
a watcr-spout, against which his feet came
in contact. But for this frail obstruction he
must have been dashed into a shspeleas mass
Without uttering cry for help the young man
kicked off his shoes and proceeded to ascend
which he succeeded in doing, and went to work
at his chimney again, apparently taking little
account of an accident which had made the eve
witnesses heartsick and dumb with terror
Wheeling Mteiligsneer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24

III Susan was DESTROYS of purchasing watch
The maker showed her a beautiful one, remark king
that il went thirty-six hours. In one day."
asked poor Susan.
III A Cuban passed through Petersburg, Va,
Friday with a stable Of sixteen New York bred
horses, en- route Tor Havana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24


The Two TEXPERANEyTs.-Peopl can be
reduced to two classes-the mOrOse and nissan
tlrOpic, and those who are all sunshine and
happiness; those that seem born to laugh alik G
at happiness and misery, who go through the
world as If sent upon al agreeable errand; and
those. on the other hand, who always look and
speak as if they had conceived some dislike to
the world in their infancy, and were bound to
carry their resentment with them to the grave
We meet with some one Of each of these classes
every day. One we greet as We do the warm
sunshine Of heaven, for We experience in his
society the highest happiness that life can af-
ford; the other inspires US with gloom and en-
nui. for misanthropy is the worst of all moral
epidemies. Shake off those averted looks and
cold glances man, and put on smiling face,
and not act as though you saw an enemy in
every body who crosses your path. Instead Of
regretting what you have not, thank God for
what you have and go on your way rejoicing
The man to walk with in the pilgrimage of life
is the one whose soul rises above petty annoy
ances and ills-who, amidst the present dark
ness, can always see a bright and glorious fu-
ture beyond.
There are some Ipen who never speak but to
report some ache or pain. or to recount some
sorrow. They 20 forth in search Of sympathy,
but never think ofimparting it, They are ever
cTOaking about the wretchedness Of life and
yet do nothing to diminish it; they seem dis
salSneu Win everything, ana picased only
with discomfort. Whatever may be your con
dition, inwardly or Outwardly, man, try to wear
a cheerful face. You may be poor and Obliged
to work day by day, but remember the world
is place of toll Millions who have toiled be-
fore you are now at rest in the kingdom. Are
you abused, So was the most perfect man the
world ever saw. Abuse will not injure ster-
ling character. Harsh words rebound to the
speakers own heart. IfyOu complain at evory
mishap. every SANDER, every dog at your heels,
you will pass life of misery. Cheer up, then,
man. for the sunlight always shines down upon
US all. The beautiful objects with which God
has everywhere studded the earth speak to us
of happiness. Learn u lesson from natures :
cheerful face. We learn something about peo-
ple's Temperament. in our reportorial travels.
-Nf,r Bedford Mercury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
BOOTS, SHOES, &c.

u TAKE NOTICE.
DOQTS AND SHOES.-When you 6nd your
SHOES do not wear do not look neat -
GO to GRIFFIN T. BROS, No. Sl4 Penn
avenue You will find them always prepared 10
serve you with the most fashionable sty les war
ranted to wear WELL and at the lowest possible cash
price. ... marc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
DRICE REDUCED ONE HALF.
NEW MEDICAL SALT,
INFLAMMATORY DISEASES.
oH Try II!

CHRONIC PACkAGks S2-J,
IL See Adrertisement. ia Tiff
THE LAGER DEPOT OF SHULTZ 4 co
is at No. 464h 7th street, near the City Post OF
hce They promptly fill free Of charge for delivery
or received through the Post Office. Their Lager
manufactured In Alexandrla) is the best now sold
IN the UnIted states, and their terms are extremely
moderate. They have also on hand a very fne as
soItmcnt OF HUNGARIAN WINES at low prices.
fe IA-3fn r''0'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24

CHILDREN'S AMUSEMENTS.-Justr receiv we'd
~ at SHEPHERDS corner nth and ID streets, :
complete assortment of little leGAMES-Rising G Star
Grandma's geographical. ARITHMETIC Eonauersr
Pigs and Kittens, Boa Constructor. Uncle Sans
q fnIl assortment. Wholesale and retail ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.

A ARRANGEMENT @ @Is5s;5.Hong,. Of departure
"A of steamers GEORGE PAGE f.
and THOMAS COLLlER: 5E
From NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Geo.
From Washing ston-SteameT Thomas Collysr-st
3, 10 a. m, u m, 2, 4, and 6 p. m.
. From Ale5andI,a-Stesner George Pase-st So
., ~ a. m, II M, 211, 4, and ?. IN.
From AexandTis-Steamer Thomas Coliyer-es
"a, y II a m, !, 8 and ?. m, except Tuesday and
rIluay mornings, when the Coy will run her reg
plar tnps TO Mount Vernon, as heretofore and omit
y q. IN. 20 ?. m. only. -
The So, 6k a. m. and ~ p m. boats from Alexsn-
dEa Connect " ith the tIains of the Baltimore and
Ono Railroad Tor the North and West =.
The ga q. IN. and ~ p. IN. boats from wsshinrton
connect with the trains of the Orange and Aleysr-
dra Railroad for the South and South west mar ~
rTNHEPOTOMAC RIVER STEAMER JANES
Il GUY, will, on aud after Tues ~W
day, March Sth Inst., leave her wharf EeIS3hS
foot Of 9TH street, w sshlngton, at tnk41s3zzs=@a
O'Clock, and Alexandria at 81, eveiy TUESDAY
and FRIDAY MORNINGS Tor Currioman Re
turning, Saves IuTuoman every WEDNESDAY,
and SATURDAY MORNINGS. At o'cl ooE.
touching st the landings going and returning.
All down freight To be prepaid or not delivered.
LUCIAN :. PAGE, Prop'r.
NATHANIEL BOUsH, A gent. Alexandra. mar l-IE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
DENTISTRY, &c.

n DENTAL NOTICE
DR. HILLS has removed his Office To the rooms
long occupied by DIR; MAJ ster, tSo6 Penn'ia
avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts.,D whereA@
he will be pleased to see all who may desire <GID
his services. For professional ability ! am kindly
permitted to refer to DIR. Master. ja4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
A MBRoTYPEs.-sx PRoFTrs AND QuIcr

"A RETURNS.
Portraits from
25 cents. Any size
PortElt warranted
in besx Cases or
Frames at n. York
prices. Come all,
and take a sitting
for one of those
beautifal Pictures,
aud obtain khe ocu-
lar proofs, 2t X. c.
w 90 ID l. r " 3
Gallery, Pennsyl-
vanla avenGe, bet.
18th and l4tR streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24

I UBIN,S EXTRACTS, all cdors, at GIBBS
IL Hair Store, near 18th street, and At his ssia.
rooms. undsv Willards' hotel. De % g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-24
WOOD AND COAL.

HAVE NOW ON HAND large lot of Hickory.
Oak and Pine WOOD cut and split any size to
suit gnIchasers; alse, the very best ed and White
Ash COAL. to be found in the city. | would call
my superior lot Of Building and White SAN ID, all OF
which will sell cheap for cash
mar ls X. w. BATES, cor. I4th and c SITS.
T. WOOD AND COAL.
i HE Subscriber will deliver WOOD and COAL
In any part 9fthe city at the following prices, viz,
HiCk0RE WOOD. 49,. from Sc o. to Sc 50
PINE WOOD....... from IS 50 to 81 81
COAI, OF 24O lbs. To the ton, at from S5 toss 75
Prices according to quality.
SOLOMON STOVER,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21

rHs LIZ OF THoSAs EFrsssos ~ Henry s. Randall L. L.
D. Vols. New York, Derby & Jackson.
full and authentic Life Of THoxAs JrrFERsoz
has been long eagerly desired by the admirers #
that great man. The biographies of him hitherto
published were the productions Of personal and po
liiical friends whose views have necessarily taken
cOloring from their partisan feelings and private
friendship. Such at least has been the objection
urged to the very able and Interesting work of Mr..
TUCKER. We are glad to find, however, that The
volumes row before u.s. though the productions of q
Stranger confirm ali that has been said in his praise
BY the most partial of his biographers and that the
patient investigation which DIR. RANDALL has given
10 the incidents of his public and private life, be-
trays no blot on his character The excellence Of
this biography in part is in the fact that the opin-
ions Of the writer net constantly obtTuded upon
the reader. We have more of Mr.. JEFFERSON and
less ofthe author facts and fever speculatons
than in most works Of this character. The writer
seems to have been too much engrOssed with the
important duty OF transmitting pOsterity, the acts
and words Of the grea. statesman and patriot who
Otms The subject of the biography, to find time for
extensive and unnecessary editorial comments
and the result is he has given to the werld work
worthy of its subject and tie beet Life of JEFFERSON
which has been published. 1t may be obtained
from G. L. EBERHART, the general agent of the pub
fishers who is row in this city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21
Snhn,nrine Telegram.

The London Times, in article Of submarine
telegraphs, Gays that since the laying of the Cable
leas. eight fresh plans have been put FORTH
aud draws special attention to the "Great Ocean
Telegraph Company" which propose to submerge
a cable direct from the Lands End, in England, to
Halifax. 1t is proposed that the cable shall be con-
strucied OF Aliens system, which does away entire
ly with the outside covering of wire, and makes
the conductor of the cable its main strength there
by reducing its weight to ten cwt per mile.
A South Atlantic telegraph is also projected
The line would start from Falmouth, and, touching
at Cape Finisterre, Lisbon, Cape ST. Vincent,
with a branch to Cadiz and Gibrslter,) the Cara
ries, with branch to Madeira, the Cape de Verde
Islands, aud the Islands St Paul and Noronha, it
will arrive at PerusmbucO, in the Brazs
land telegraph will continue this line through the
Brazilian territory far as Para, whence a subms-
sine line will be carried to the British settlement
of Demarars, in Guiana From here a combination
of land aud submarine wir will be constructed
through the principal West Indiao Islands to New
Orleans, in the Uuted States where it will join the
network of existing telegraphs belonging 10 the
American companies.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21
The Casa system.

After full reflection, the Publishers OF THIS paper
have become converts to he Cash System. The most
powerful argument which has urged them to this
position is found in their account books, wherein is
recorded debt due them of sirty thousand dol
lars accumulated since the 18th Of May, 1858, and
for subscriptions alone Of more than forty thousand
dollars Here is a suspended debt for subscriptions
averaging near eight thousand dollars per year. 1t
will probably eventually net as not much more than
halfits aggregate amount. The loss isnoi, however
wholly eurs. portion CT it is made up by tax
on our puneiual subscribers: as unjust to them IS
the loss Of the remaining portion is TO The
remedy for this evil beth to ourselves and pune
tual subscribers, is il the cash system. Adopting
this system do from this day, shall be able
to afford our weekly paper at a reduced rate. Our
plan is this On the 18th day of May next, shall
erase from our subscription lists every not in
advance From this date we shall enter no new
name on our books unless the money accompanies
the order Prom this day we shall theoretically en-
deavor to collect the money due old accounts,
and make no new ones. Our weekly paper will be
two dollars per year. Those who have already paid
in advance beyond the 18th of May, 1859, will be
allowed the benefit of this reduction from that date
B- We shall KEEP this notice standing IN columns
4nta the 18th Of May, and, on that day erase essry
delinquent from or A,t 'uithout respect 10 persons.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21
Senator Douglas.


The Washington Correspondent of the New York
Post, abiding to the recent return of Senator
Douglas to that city says:
Mr. Douglas made his first Appearance in ;he
Senate 10 dsy. He entered the Chamber at the
right time, if he proposed to produce an effect fer
the Senate was in session, at lull, and the spa
cious galleries we're crowded. He PASSED to his
seat very muco as though be had been constant
attendant upon its sittiOgs from the first day of the
session, few Senators who did not 90 out of their
way 10 do So shaked him by the hand as he passed.
presume there exists general enquiry among he
curious TO know what MIR Douglas is going to do.
His most ntImste friends have been unable to an
sWer this question uutil very recently. personal
friend Of the Senator answered me that she is
going TO stand up" "SIand up and do what" l
inquired. Stand no and fight the administra-
ton" "Will he seek TO obtain the Charleston
nomination ?" l inquired again. "No: if be
does he parts with his bes friends in the North
. But will he not do it, nevertheless" a. can an
swer you that he cannot, unless he changes his poll
co." " Is there any truth that he means TO urge
Wise as the Charleston nominee?" "Not a word
Of truth in it " ''Will he run an independent
candidate for the Presidency in 1862" "He wilI,
IF he runs at ALL" The gentleman with whom had
this conversation holds higd and honorable posi-.
ton in the government, anu knows whereof he af,
firms. One thing is observable in Senator Douglas
speeches made after his arrival in New York: they
very different in tone from those delivered from
Chicago and at New Orleans This was accounted
for by considering that he met at New York. on his
arrival there, some of his congressional antiSLe-
compton compeers whe had something TO say about
The policy Of the future as well as Mr. Douglas.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21

FRUITS oP A PAPER CURRENCY The total mum
Der # business failures in New Jersey during the
year 1857 was sc, involving total amount of liza
bilities Of 81, i42 600; while 10 1858 here we're &C
failures, with S775, 600 liabilities The total mum
Der Of failures in the United States in 1857 was
OILS, involving total amount of S29l $50 900; in
1885, 4537 failures and aggregate of SIOG 49,.
OIL ef lisbilities.-NegaJk Journal.
Here we hare the legitimate fruits, says the
Philadelphia Argus of paper rag currency, which
enormously expanded itself until the bubble burst,
scattering ruin and dismay upon every sided. In
the first place, it stimulated, by its expansion, a
frightful system of Over-trsdipg and specializing.
and by its sudden and unlocked for contraction
carried bankruptcy and desolation TO thousands Of
otherwise happy homes. How much longer will a
patient and l0ngsueriDg people submit to the over
powering burdens the system imposesH
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21
The French SpOIiation Bill.

The Philadelphia Argus, that best of old fashion
ed Democratic papers, characterizes the recent pas
sage of this bill by the Senate as another act of fol-
ly intended for the benefit of tricksers and specu-
latOrs. 1t embraces an appropriation of five mil
liohs. From the annszed vote it will be seen that
it was opposed by large majority of the Demo
cratic Senators, and voted fer by large majority
of the opposition Mr.. Bell at their head
YEAs-MeSsrs Bates, Bayard, Bell, Benjamin,
Broderiek, Cameron. Chandler, Chestnut, Clingm.n.
COllam'r, Critenden, Dixon, Doolittle, Durkee,
Foot, Foster, Hsmlin, Hammond, Houston, Pearce,
Seward, Simmons, Stuart, Toombs, Wilson
NAIs-Messrs Biglcr, Bright, Clay, Davis Doug
las, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Harlan, Hunter, Iverson,
johnson Of Tennessee, King, Mason, Polk, Reid,
Rice, Slidell, Trumbul Ward, Yulee.
Mr. Kennedy, of Nd, was temporarily absent,
bat would have voted ave-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21

THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA on DREss.-In Russia il
would seem, the passion for dress and display is just
as great as in any other country. The Journal Amu
ssant relates an snecdote of the manner in which
the Empress of Russia lately rebuked an instance
of it:
The Car, desiring to recompense great service
rendered by petty funciionsry, invited him and
his wife to pass few days at the palace of Peter
hof The latter, jim Orderio appear of a rank which
she does not possess, pledged her husbands salary
for three years to raise sum to buy rich dresses;
morning and evening The Empress. hearing what
she had done, resolved TO give her lesson, and on
the day OF departure said: do you know, madame,
hat YOU are greatly to be ptied for having such a
bad dressmaker! She evidently cannot make a
dress to fit yOu since you are obliged to change SO
ofteun
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-01-21

The PRESENT CONDITION OF MOUNT VERNON
Mr.. Everett, in his first Mount Vern on Papers
thus enumerates the annoysnces to which the fam-
ly residing at Mount Vernon are subjected:
Their retirement is invaded in the most unseemly
aud distressi' manner. Articles easily removed
must be closely watched to prevent their being car
red off; whatever be broke or cut is liable to
be mutilated and defaced within doors and the
shrubbery in the walks and grounds is appropriated
without scruple. Three or four Of the pales have
been wrenched from the talustrade Of the front
staircase and carried away. An attempt was made
last year to break the glass case which contains
the key of the Bastile given by Lafayette to Wash~
ington, and to puroin this remarkable relic. Most
of the small projecting portions of the wrought
marble mantle piece presented to General Washing
ton by Samuel Vaughan Esq Of London, and form
ing the ornament Of the fireplace in the diniDg>
room, have been ruthlessly broken off; and in one
case, at least, young magnoiss planted in the
grounds have been cut down by tourists who were
It may be supposed, particular as to the quality of
their walking sticks. We're the fortune of the pro
prietor such as would enable him to recover a place
like Mount Vernon fr m the effects of half centu-
ry of neglect, and 10 bring it into state Of orna-
mental culture it is plain that it could not be kept
in that condition without the additional expense
(if there were no other difficulty of number of
watehmen and guards.