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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
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THE CITY OF CHANTRY

l.
rs position ute and Prospects. Take down your map
and from Boston trace along that line of Railroads.
leading west and you will find that il DIVORCES
point but few minutes from air line, and by tho
connection 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 thorcughfarcs in tho
Union.
Directly in range with this route, and surrounded by
the indscribaby beautiful country of northern Iowa
and southern Minnesota on the western bank of the
Mississippi Is situated the city Of CIIANTRY It's To-
surpassed in natural magnifccnce. al fEF
good and well cultivated farming country surrounds
the town. and the bluffs In the vicinity low 1t is
more easy of access from the country than any
place for great distaHce either north or south.
The proprictors in calling the attention of the public
to their town. beg leave to that in the building up
of Chantry they confident Of success and it is their
determination, by concentrating their energy and pur-
suing policy OF berality towards settlers and those
making improvements, to build up Torn indeed
We earnestly solicit mechanics traders aud capitalists
to investigate proposals.. Great INDUCEMENTS will
be offered to parties, to erect Mills, Roundies. Hotels
&C., g. For further particulars, enquire Of Augustus
French, one of the propretors and authorized agent
to negotiate in all matters relative to the town. Office
In the Post Office, McGregor iowa.
We have LithograPh Plats and maps, showing its
position, aud the surrounding country.
McC;revor. Iowa June lS5SnSQy1 q :
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
MEDICAL ADV'S,
More Than 100000 Bottles Sold in
New England States
IN ONE YEAR!


yuNHE RESTORATIVE of Professor o. ]. WOOD
for restoring hair perfectly and permanently, has
never yet had rival volume after volume might be
given from oil parts Of the world and from the most in
telligct prove that it Is perfect Restorative but
read the circular and you cannot doubt read also the
following:
ficted with bald heads, and the only remedy, hereto
fore known, has been those abomnable wigs. by a
recent discovery of Professor wood these articles
being fast dispensed with, but great many still
patronize them because they have been often impos
ed upon by Hair TONES Of different kinds. TO all such
persons VIC earnestly make the request that they will
try again for in Woods Restorative there il no
such thing fail.-We know of q edy who was bald,
who used the article short time and her head now
curls imaginable. We know Of numerous cases where
hair rapidly falling out which restored in greater
perfection than it ever had been before.
It is also without doubt of the best articles for
keeping the hair in good condition. making it soft and
glossy removing dandruf, and has proved itself the
greatest enemy to all the ills that hair is heir to.
appearance though some 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 there means that
should be left untried to obtain such consideration
-Woman's Adrocate, Phil
O. J. weop l. Co Gents As 1 have been engaged
selling your Hair Restorative the last season for one
Of your local agents, Or. NJ ackinson) and having
perienced the beneficial effects Of 1t myself would like
to obtain agency the state of Ohio state
in the west should wish to make such an arrange
ment, am nvinced there Is nothing equal to It in
the United States for restoring the hair have been
engaged in the drug business for several years, and
have sold various preparations for the hair but have
found nothing that restores the secretve organs in
vgorates the scalp well yours, being fully con-
vnced that your restorative s what you represent to
be would like in the sale Of it, for am sat-
isfied 1t must sell.
Yours truly, s. T. STOCKMAN.
Wayland Mass Feb. 5, 1857.
Prof o. }. WOOD l. Co.-Gents: Having realized
the good effects your Hair Restorative wish to state
hnsa vpllo
Induced from what read and heard to try the article
prepared by you to promote its growth and change ts
color as was in YOUTH both Of which 1t has effected
completely In the operation have used nearly three
bottles. yours, &C., JAMES FRANCIS.
Oh. Wood 4 Co., Projectors 3l2 broadway, New
York Gin the great N. Y. wire railing establishment
and ia Market street ST. Louis Me. Sold by all good
Druggists. 4
a. For sale by Hoffman, Benton Co, McGregor
Ina
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

Dy. MORSE the inventor OF MoRsss INDIAN Roer
PILLS, has spent the greater part Of his life IN
travelling, having visited Europe, Asia, and Africa, as
we'll as North America-has spent three years among
the Indians Of our Western countryt was in this way
that the Indian Root Pills were first discovered Dr.
Morse was the to establish the fact that all the
diseases arise from IMPURITY OF THE BLsoDthat our
strength health and life depended upon this vital fluid
not act in perfect harmony With the different FUNCTIONS
Of the body the blood loses its action, becomes thick
corrupted and diseased thus causing all pains, sick
hausted our health We are deprived Of and If
assisted in throwing off tho stagnant huDiors the
blood will become choked and cease to act, anl thus
eur light ofife will forever be blown out. How impor
tant then that should keep the various passages
the body free and open. And how pleasant to us that
have It In power to put medicine In yeur reach
namely, Morfe's Indian Root Pills, manufactured from
plants and roots which grow around the mountainous
cliffs Natures garden, for the health and recovery OF
diseased man One Of the roots rom which these riis
skin aud ssts Nature in throwing out the finer parts
of the corruption within The second is plant which
il Expectorant that opens and uncogs the passage
to the lungs and thus IN soothing MANNER performs
its Outs by throwing off phlegm and other humors from
the lungs by copious splitting. The third is Duretic
which gives aud double strength to the kidneys
thus encouraged they draw large amounts OF mpurity
from the blood which is then thrown out beautifully
by the urinary or water and which could not
have been discharged in any other The fourth Is
Cathartc and accompanies the other properties OF the
Pills while engaged in purifying the blood the coarer
PARTICLES ofimpury which cannot pass by the other
IuantISIes DJ the DOweis.
CauTioH.--s'sTerchants and finders xs be On their
guard and not be improved upon by Counterfeit OF Dr.
Morsc's Indian Root Pills, signed A. b.. Moore. All
genuine Pills will hereafter have the and sigma
ture Of d. LAKE JUDsON, Successor to A. J. White
L Co. ) on each box.
All orders and letters relating to said Pills must be
addressed to b. LAKE JUDSoN, No. so Leonard Street.
New York, sole proprietor Of Dr. Morses Indian Root
Pills." ir ss;
DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pill. sold by all dealers
IN Medicines.
Agents wanted in every town. village and hamlet in
the land Parties desiring the agency will address
above for terms. -a6 s
Price 25 cents per box Eve boxes will be sent
ceipt of s, postage Paid. 1051y
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

YTyAKES this method to inform the citizens Of
! Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, that he
il prepared to do all kinds OF MlLLWRIGHT WORK,
such a. building Steam or Water Grist or Saw Mill,
and furnishing Machinery for the same such as B0ts
Burr Smut Machines OF the most approved nnd. After
twenty-five years experience in the business he fatcrs
himself that all those in want of Millwright work will
do well to give him . call.
IIe is prepared to take contracts for building and
furnishing Mills of all kinds. All work warranted.
All business letters will receive prompt attention.
lie can be found 1t the Barnhart Hotel, Hardin,
CLAYTON Co.. Iowa. tl 4a ly60
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

Forms the shortest and cheapest Route to
Detroit, Hamilton, Toronto, Suspension Bridge,
Niagara FoAs. Buffalo, Rochester. Utica, A.
bany, NeU York, Boston, Montreal, Portland,
Quebec. Ehnira, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, and all points East.
First class Ferry steamers leave Milwaukee twice daily
arrival of trains from the West, connecting at
Grand Haven with the Express Trains for the East.
Through Tickets via this and short route, for
sale ut all principal Ralwa and steamboat Oces In
the United States and Canadas -
SPECIAL NoTIcE--At places Where through Tickets
cannot be obtained, buy your Tickets to Nil'camket
only and there apply at the conpanys agency, or on
board OF the steamer at the ID. & NJ. Railway compa
ny's dock. W. X. MUIR, Gen'l super I.
Z, JULIUS M0VTS, GEN Agent. - ga
@. MEMBER, Transp'n Az t, Milwaukee.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

~Aman has declined being cam
didate in . new State because he is not
legal citizen, has never .paida tax
Or other debt, owns no property, can't
read or write. is blind, has lost four
fingers from his left hand-Las ten
childrenand can't leave home for fear
they will abuse their mother. -
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

~.I shall die happy said an as
piring husband to his wife. who was
weeping most dutifully BY his bedside.
If you will only promise me not to
marry that object Of my unceasing
Jealousy. your cousin Charles Make
yourself easy love- said the expectant
widow, i am engaged to his brother!'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

Wild cat-It is confidently asserted by the
press that Minnesota sharks are putting any
quantity Of irredesmsble paper promises to
pay in market-they should be closely watch
Il =
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
LU.EKY NT.aRLE,
no ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN |:

TO ALL WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN:
NIOTICE Is hereby gwen that all persons are for
IN hidden from building on cutting timber on, or
IN any other way trespassng any part of the follow
Ing described tracts of land without first obtaining
from me my written permission therefor, to-wit
On the northwest quarter Of northeast quarter of
section 81 ; Fractional lots q and L. In fractional
section IS fractional lot in fractional section 20
fractional lots !, in section % fractional lots 2.
3, A. In fractional section H. the first two parcels ibove
described being in township 95 NORTH and the remain
ing three IN township ~ north all in range west OF
the 9Th Principal Meridian. Also fractional lot !,
section 81 being the northeast quarter Of the north
west. Also fractional lots l. 2, in fractional
ton 2s range 3, in township q, north Also north
west. Also on undivided half Of one hundred aud
sixty the south east OF tract known
as the BAIL Gisrd grant. sa h essSgEa
JAMES McGREG0R, Jr.
McGrcgor, September 18th, 1853 lO2
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

Why vas tho first day Of Adam life
the longest? Because it had no Eve
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

- Richard Golden the celebrated English
Democrat and Refcrmer spent few days in
Dubuqne last week on his way to ST. Louis
The papers Of that city speak highly Of h,m.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06

A ND ii you want to save time and money, you can
n do SO by calling ON me, when you have fine
Clocks Watches and Jesoelry
for cleaning and repairs. My business has 80 much
increased have been obliged to add to the craft
another hand. have engaged JOHN RHINEs, who IL
known far and near, as being the BEST Watch, Clock
aud Jewelry MAKER and reparer in the States and for
the last % years. has followed the above business
Ny facilities for
Watch.Making.
such that defy competition, have q wheel and
tooth-cuting engine, which Is of the finest In
also have Bottoms Lathe, which Is the only genuine
one in the state Dubuque excepted and the right to
use 1t, and all the fixtures with said Lathe have
Tour Picotter for fitting and polishing finer work
than can be made with the common Swtss Lathe used
and manufactured only by Gunsmths. l am prepar-
ed to do Gold and Silver Plating, Galvnnsng aud Fire
Gliding, Watches, Spoons and Forks plated to order.
German silver spoons plated and made as good as
silver. Engraving neatly executed.
Give a call at the old stand one door East OF
Mller's stove store.
tender my thanks to my numerous old customers
for past favors, and wish continuance Of the
McGregor, Oct. 20, lS5Stfl05 II. 9. WOOD.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
RAILROADS, &c,

'>~~>~>~~~>~>~
1858. Time and Money Saved! 1853.
MILWAUKEE & MISSISSIPPI
III 9 70 e = =
r. a 7 Il r q a ID i.
Tile Shortest and most Expeditions Route
to and from the UPPER MISSISSIPPI,
MIL VA UKEE OR CHICAGO,
CONNECTING AT
Prairie du Chen sciM Prairie du Chen
and st. Paul Packets.
Passengers by taking this route will arrive ut Chicago
or Milwaukee TIN HOURS IN ADVANCE or ANY
OTHER ROUTE.
Freights shipped via Milwaukee or Chicago arrive at
st. Paul in three days time.
Arrangements have been perfected by which portion
of the Transportation Line upon the Lakes land at
the Railroad companys Dock at Milwaukee all frcights
shipped to the care of this Road
Rates from Milwaukee to all points the Upper
Missisppi shall at all times be low those charged
from Chicago to the points via Dunleh Fulton
City. ....=
Mark Freight care Mil. Il Miss. r. r Co."
T. Il. BACON, 0en'l Freight Agent.
8. X. PLATr, Genl Ticket Ag't.
WILLIAM JERvIS,
-. Superintendent.
may D uoZtI.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
Milwaukee Lumber.
MILWAUKEE SHAVED SHINGLES
H.l VT r. BUR DZC

Have. Received at their Yard in M'Grcgor, 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 on hand complete assortment OF
Doors, Sash, DltAsdS, &C.
for sale ut prices that defy competition. 1s
N. B.-Our doors are superior article being kiln
dried, glued and wedged. IS
AL orders for Store openings, and unusual sizes OF
Doors & Sash promptly filled ON short notice.
liberal discount made to country dealers. =
HAYT Il BURDICK.
A large lot Of wagon spokes for sale by =
NETT 81 t@ HAYT 4 BURDICK
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
New England Hotel.

New England Hotel.
TIME undersigned respectfully calls the at.
j tention of the travelling public to the above
named house. The New England Hotel, is four
miles west of Monona, on the thoroughfare lead
ing from the Mississippi to the North and West.
The House has been enlarged and materially i'm.
proved. The table will be constantly supplied
with the best the market affords, the rooms are
neat and we'll furnished, the Bar is supplied with
the best quality of Cigars &c, &c. The Stables
are large and commodious. 1t is the intention to
II First Glass Hotel.
And no pains win be sparedt render il HonE
for travellers and strangers. Stages from all
points stop here daily
/ O Charges always reasonable. IN
n79tf ]. r. MYERS.
@ McGREGOR ACADEMY.
VTy:E Fourth Term of this institution will com.
j nence Monday, January 18th, 1859:
H. TUITION PER TERM OF TwELvR WEEKS
For common Englisllb branches, 81 90
Higher . 90
Fositirely in advance. i
January IL, ls5otf r. ,. ToMLiNsoN.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
COOpcrage.

1vAyING established the Coopering business al
III McGregor, ann now prepared to do most kinds
OF work my line such as @H#} s4
MAKING AND REPAIRING BARRELS,
And all other Wooden Ware. ! warrant all my work
and the money will be refunded il any Of it fails to be
represented. will pay cash for s 4.
10000 staocs for Pork Barrels,
Shop on Ann street, near the brick Academy.
isaac Mn THEWS,
KcCrcsor, Dec. s, ls5s-su
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-04-06
LUMBER YARD.

Piled full Of the best Lumber of the upper Mississippi
Tcabout has taken up an idea that . man can get
rich at trading whether he makes anything not and
hence he pays very little attention to prices long
he can keep business moving. Ills Ware House Is
sometimes filled with Furniture which he swaps for
Grain, which he swaps for Flour, which he swaps for
fat Cattle, Horses, Hogs, Sheep, Dogs Old Clothes
Billiard Balls, Whisky, Lumber, Sand, Lime, Oxen
Land or any other thing that can be turned out in
trade. He has as much money he wants and there
fore prefers to deal In properyhence this Is just the
place to exchange your useless traps something
that will suit you. The Winter will probably be =
we're one aud Is to your interest to sell stock and
build houses to keep your families comfortable. No
man underscll me in the Lun, Der market-no man
can give yoa as good trade for your farm products
This is not GAS, you all know am not gassy, but
cannot omit this opportunity Of telling You that will
barter anything that for ythng you spare
ut such rates q will send you home rejoicing.
Drive up to the long frame building East Of the
Public square, and enquire for FRANCIS TEABOCT.
|. McGregor, Sept. 20, lS5Stfl03
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
A Windmill Pump at Sea.

The Furnishing of Liverpool, laden with Rice
for the Cape. put into Queenstown day or two
since in distress. She sprung leak at sea, and
was filling at such rate that the ordinary
pumps. cxerted with power of all hands, could
not have saved her. In this strait her captain,
Adam John Bray, bethought him of windmill
pump, and the idea had no sooner occurred to him
than he set about realizing it, and committed the
execution Of it to William Foulks, his carpenter,
Who being an expert and skilliul artisan. carried
on, the Captains idea To perfection. by the pow
CT of this ex,emporized pump, the vessel was kept
aNoa, one hundred days, until she made Queens
town in safety. where she may now DC seen. q sig
nal proof of the power of the human mind, when
onergetically aud gcniously cxcrted, over the
greatest difficulties .-Iork (Irsimd) reporter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Letter of Mr. Tucker.

ltlCUMOND, Zee. 10, loo.
GExTLEMEy:-I have received your letter,
officially informing me- that Twas nominated
for the Office of Attorney General 10y the late
convention Of the Democratic States Rights
Republican Party" assembled at Petersburg.
You state, that my nomination was made
without opposition and by acclamation:'
and YOU add vour own well assured belief.
that my reelection would he sustained by the
cordial and united support OF the Democra-
cy Of this Commonwealth
caunut lie Indifferent 10 the tlattcrln q
manner in which the Democracy of Virginia
have thus manifested their confidence in me.
1t is a remark, no less true than trlte. that
next to ones seli-approyal, he most highly APP
prcciates the appreciation OF those who hav"
trusted him with the discharge of important
duties. The testimony Of the Democratic
Convention, that have not forfeited the con-
fdcncc. rcposcd in Inc eighteen months ago,
hy the people Of Virginia. is most gratefully
received and acknowledged.
In accepting the nomination thus rendered
To me. it is proper to say. that if the n"mina-
ton of the great Party, which am Nom
brr be- confirmed by the Constitutional voice
of the people. shall devote all Of the energy
Of my nature. to the upright and successful
Discharge Of the responsible duties "i my
Office
Nv office has So withdrawn me from the
field of strife. and has So exclusively turned
nv attention to the subjects embraced within
its province. that it is scarcely necessary for
me To- say ANYTHING upon those questions IN
which | cannot cease H. have an interest
though do not takea part. This Is the more
Irnnrr. " here it l. considered that the tunr-
tious of this Office are III but q slight degree
if at all. involved in the subjects Of political
divisions.
But in Ill proper candor. must say. that
to the principles Of that party. whose organ
YOU are, expounded and maintained by the
Fathers of the Faith in Virginia, have given
the. devotion Of my LIE, upon IL" honest con-
yction Of their truth: and | Cannot now be-
supposed to have abatcd that devotion. when
the necessity of our position i'll the South las
made the doctrines of the State Rights School,
to us, an oaiy RITE If %otetY, as it has ever
been in my regard, the oniy ggOWmd IF Car
%iiuionoi Right.
You nav he assured therefore that shall
not hc wanting III d""p and Jealous interest
in the maintenance of these doctrines, for the
defence Of our rights administrations. within
the proper sphere of my official duty. for
thew are already involved in controversy be-
fore Judicial tribunals.) but in respect to
tiass, as 10 Ill other dntios. incident to my
Office, | hope to discharge them with success,
and, with the appreciation ofour great Com
monwcalth.
beg VOL. gentlemen. to accept my acknow-
Judgements for the kind terms iii which YOU
have conveyed To me the wishes of the Con
yention--and the personal assurance Of the
high regard with which. | am
Your friend and fellow citizens.
j. r. TUCKER.
Mcssrs. James Barbour, Jas. c. Paxton
Nath. Tyler. A.G. Pendlcton, John Bran
non, Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
The Camel for Virginia.

The camcls range being from - to -
North latitude would take in Virginia. lie
requires to be fed but once Il day--hc never
suffers for want of water-he requires little
or no grooming, and close stable. Allthi'
would suit our negroes admirably: for they
hate to feed, curry, water, and stable work
horses. worse than they hate poison. Indeed.
if the mastcror managerdoes not keepa very
sharp lookout. these Indispensable services
will certainly be neglected. and his mules
and horse, will be killedup 10y Il few months
moderate work 1t is of great Importance
to obtain animals that can do with out 50
much attention on the part Of the negro
But. the saving which the camel will make Is
even of more importance TO the farmer. Put
a pack-saddle on his back, and he will carry
from thousand to fifteen hundred weight to
any part of the plantation. Here he does
away at once with the necessity for wagons
teams, and all the expense and trouble atten-
dant upon them.
We call the attention Of our farmers to this
subject IIhiy