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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

Outfts.-Happening in at O'Brien's few
days since we noticed fine lot Of Dried meats,
Beef and Venison, Smoked Hams and many
other articles snted to those who are intend
ing to cross the plains this Spring,
Give Michael call
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

Millerds Lecture.-The McGregor Literary
Association. has engaged N. A. Millerd, ESQ.,,
Of Prairie du Chien to deliver his Lecture on
"Hard Times" ut Frazer's School Room on
Wednesday evening Feb'y. 9th, (to.night y
The literati of the Prairie speak in the highest
terms Of this Lecture, note from "W." in
today paper expresses the sentiment Of all
who have heard it. Let an overfowiny house
testify our confidence in the judgment of our
neghbo.s and onr RESI- ect for Mr.. Millerd-
Admission F1Ee
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

Personal Sanctum the past week has
been visited by Merrill of the Courier, Haislet
of the Northern Light and Chat. of the Lansing
Mirror. The latter gent was here several
hours selecting stock of Newell. He thinks
there is but little doubt of the removal of the
County Seat from Waukon to Lansing, petit
ton to that effect having been signed by over
1000 voters. Many of the southern township
voters are signing it in expectation of making
a new county out of the South Of Allamakee
and the North of Clayton. but we do aot be-
lisve the hope will amount to more than a "hlll
Of beans" A meeting was lately held at
Waukon. and the move was condemned in very
determined language. "Judge Brown and
other McGregolites" were warmed up quite
sIicily by Surveyor Hungerfsrd-Brown was
called one of the Wisconsin Forty Thieves
JED. will get mad maybe!
We are glad to state that Messrs. Townshend
ago and took from Newells good supply Of
stock for PEAsE of the Herald.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

Glad Of n-Since our advice to the La
Crosse and Winona Editors "to dry up they
have made friends. visited each other, got
comfortably tight (probably) and are now com
plimenting each other in most brotherly style
Doc. Bakesly and Charley Cotton we know,
and we felt that it was wicked in them to quar-
rel-hence our scoldng.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

Ie'nperancr.-Willard Merrill. EsI. OF
Prairie du CHEN, will deliver Lecture at the
Academy Building on Thursday evening mex t.
Mr.. w. is scholar and the pnblic will give
him full house. His theme will be "Tem
perance"but you may all expect to see the
subject well handled.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

5orghum.-The Cincinnatus, an Ayr. paper
of Cincinnati speaks discouragingly Of the
Sorghum culture for the North. Less was
planted last year than the year before and still
has found its way to the Cincinnati market.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

Ann WaAon-This is the name Of "very
delicate young lady of Clonmel, Ireland
She was lately arrested by the British Govern.
me,t for having written letter advising her
conntrymen ito rebel = What magnani-
nous bold chiyalric Government that must be
TO call its power into action for the arrest of q
delicate young lady, suspected Of insanity.
Esop tells US Of Lion who was frightened
out Of his senses at the croak of Frog, but
the British Lion is still more cowardly, when
h quails before the pen of al insane Irish
girl!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

A CAPTURE Messrs. tollins, Stonelnan
and 81 aulding were returning from Gutenberg
on the ice, Monday last, Deer ran fom the
land to the river, ursued by dog: the DOR
deer ran but short distance ill it fell and the
trcacLerOus Ice IOrutu
sleighing party now came up, captured the deer
and brought it 10 McGregor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

At Home.-Within few days Messrs. Benton,
York where they have been several weeks pur-
chasing goods and visiting friends. These gen.
temen look as though they had been well taken
care Of ON the seaboard.
Mr.. Eaton has brought home with him q
Lamp that promises to work an entire revolu-
ton in the business of lighting the world. We
have not space to describe it infinitely, but we
will take some future occasion to do so. Suffice
II to say that it combines the beauties and ex.
cellenee OF Gas with the convenience Of parlor
movable lamp, and an ordinary room can be
we'll lighted at an expense of less than one cent
per hour Drop in a. Bradley & Co.'s this
evening and be enlightened.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-02-09

No go.-The Mankato Independent SAYS
that Gov. Sibley g. Co., Of Minnesota were
unable to negotiate X. Il. bonds at New York
City. The Independent thinks that the scheme
of Indebtedness was bad thing tor the future
OF Minnesota. an opinion which will be very
current in that state before the year expires.
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GRATITUDE.-If gratitude was ever evidenced among
any class it certainly has been with those who have
used and tested the extraordinary virtues contained in
DR. }. Hostetters Celebrated Stomach Bitter Scarce
ly day paSse, informed, that the Doctor does
receive from heart stricken and solicit
parent brother, sitter, friend some testimonials
OF deep and gratitude tor his agency in resfor-
the cure OF Dyspepsia Fatuenc., Constipation, lack
Of appetite, and all Bilious tendenccs, are speedily
corrected by the OF these Bitters per directions
on bottle
For sale by Druggists and dealers generally, every
-
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Stages.-Hurd e. Rusk are running Mail
and Express Line of Stages from Prairie du
Chen to Sparta in Wisconsin. This is said to
be the only line to Lacrosse, Sparta being
station on the Lacrosse r. r. Jun. will drive
fast and keep his passengers comfortable if the
air will admit Of the circulation of blood at
all
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Pr. du Chicn.-The Leader of Saturday con
tains letter from Leavenwolth to J. S. Howell
written by A. McCauley, formerly of the Prairie.
The accounts from Cherry Creek, he says. are
tiattering and large emigration will leave in
the spring, The Leader says that Holton &
Cos Express has wound up-we regret to hear
it. Religious revivals are prevailing. Mr.
Lawler, one day last week, oyerhauled an Iowa
man who had passed counterfeit TEN on him,
and the Hawkeye rectifed. Our townsman c
F. Remick Esq, delivered Lecture on Tues.
day evening last. The subject was "Cromwell;'
the Leader says it was eloquent, soul-stiring
and able. Charley knows how.
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DIR. DUPONCO,S GOLDEN PERIODI
CAL PILLS-FOR FE.NdL ES.

EfJ- Are infalbe for against using Pills while
removing stoppages or lin that condition, as the
Irregularities of the men, proprietor assumes no
ses. responsibility after the
The Pills are nothingIS above admonition, al
but have been aSedlE Though Their mdne-s
by the Doctor in his rrac IL would rcvent injury
tice tor many years, both = to health otherwise
n France aud America : these Pills recon-
with unparalleled succe-S -s lmended. Directions
in every e; and he Is = lcompanying each box.
urged by many thou and = Price 81
ladies who have ed B.-Ask for DR.. Du-
them, to make the Pill noacos q olden Pills See
public, for the alievi alton : ignaure every box.
of those suffering FROM You then obtain Pill
any irregularities what-l- you may de- end upon.
ever, preventive to ladies Ladies by inclosing one
who health will not perl Dollar by mail to either
NIT of increase of LOT the agents below, can
family. have the Pills sent (con-
Pregnant females, or identially) to any part OF
those suppo'ng them the country.
selves So are cautioned
Sold nv Hoffman. Benton Co.. McGregor.
BOLLES. SMITH CO., l24 IakeSt., Chicago.
Agents for the North Western States also dealers in
Medicines generally. fl16yll
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Vatntsnes-D. l.. Tu'tle Of the Post Ofice.
has on hand variety Of comic and sentimental
VALENTINES It 10 supposed that beautiful
lore token Of this kind will melt the heart Of
ANY one who receives it now is the time to
apply the remedy for unrequited Affection
Pices run from cents to Dollars
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Papers to EuroR.-It is said that a paper
sent to Europe must not be inclosed in wrap
Ier-if it is, lett r postage is charged. Tie a
string around it and it will go all right at less
postage.
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Prospects, reporter promises
splendid opening to the Spring business. 1t
says .'money will be abundant, prices good,
and Confidence general" and these three ele-
ments must make good times.
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MARRIED..

January 9th, by Rev. j. r.. Cameron, MIR. JAMkS
BEruARD and Miss CAROLINE f. RICE, all Ut this
county.
On Tuesday, Feb. LIST, at the st. Joseph Hotel,
South BEND by Rev. w. r. VanDoren, JOHN ".
DRuLlNER TO LYDIA A. SwEErLASD, both of Terre
Coupee, Indiana.
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Rall9.

Balls.
On Friday evening last there was very
pleasant party at the American.
On tn: 22d. at the same place Grand Ball
will come off in homer Of Washington all
the admirers of the Hero and Statesman are
expected to attend.
On the same evening at the Egbart Hotel,
Monona, a Washington Ball will be given by
Paul Egbert jr. the new Proprietor ofthe house
Paul is young and full of spirit and he will
have every thing in first rate order. Irwin s
Band is engn yed and to place the pleasure
within the reach of everybody only One Dol
lar and fifty cents will be collected for Supper
and Amusement 49,.
At West Union on the l It'll, a Ball will be
given IN honor Of st. Valentine. We would
like much to go up and have round Of dane
ing with Gh,rky, McClintock and acy. but
guess We cannot get "leave of absence"
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Masquerade.-Some of our boys at McGre-
gor are quietly making an arrangement to get
up Masquerade Ball before the ice breaks
Particulars given when we know.
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Notice.

A Ii persons parties claiming ownership In the
n Old Government Ware House, at the foot of
Main street, McIregor, are hereby warned to remove
it from its present location before the LIST Of
April next, will be taken by the Common
Council to take it out of the street.
BY order of the Council
A. Il. WAIVER, Mayor.
McGregor, Iowa, February 7th, 1859 l2lw4
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YERY pDpUL AR.

OaUAKA H., Aug. 80, lS49.
W. b. Sloan-Sr We have bought your medicines
OF your travelling agents we are and wish ia
repensh, and would like to have your travens agent
visit at least every three months. Your medicines
are very popular and the demand for them increas-
ing We will either act as your agent, or pay you the
money for them ut former rates please let us neal
from you soon. Respectfully,
McDILL 4 MAURY, Drnggists
See Sloan's advertisement in another column WI
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The Timas Once


Below, will be found list Of Agents for the North
Iowa Tim 8. We have not named all the chices 10
which the paper is sent but those only to which the
larger lists are forwarded By consulting judg-
nsnt rather than following the foolish practice Of
lndiscriminate exchange with every paper hear
Of our sree list" is lcss than so, half Of which
number is in Iowa and Msncssta; and yet the Times
travels regularly to l21 Offices in Wisconsin, Illinois,
Indians, Ohio, Michigan, New York, Vermont, New
Hampshire Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Penn
eylvania New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Florida,
Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska,
California, Minnesota aud Canada and to IS Offices
In Iowa and Minnesota. Our circulation on The LIST OF
January 1852 after the erasure of 235 names Of two
year old delinquents, was little over ELEVEN hun
DRIED, and it has increased quite hundred since
The mnin circulation Of the Times, Is In Northern
Iowa, in the counties Of Clayton, Allamakse, fayette
chi:kasaw, Winne<hisk, Howard, Dubuque, Floyd
and Mtche in the southern counties of Minnesota,
aud on the line of the Mississippi Railroad from Prairie
du Chen TO Milwaukee.
The point of loca ion is the commercial key to
an extent Of country unequaed in Fertility, and Of an
area greater than that which naturally tributary to
any town the Upper Missssippi-this fact renders
paper valuable to throughout Northern
Iowa and Southern Minnesota its large and growing
subscription makes IL VI oSst "eSHy o~-
Yertising sheets in the North West.
Our Terms will be seen at the head Of the first
column the outside.
RorHps 4 LANanoS our only Agents In Chicago.
u. b. Grosvenor, Dubuque;
y. Terry & Co, Milwaukee
H. Emery, Monona;
NJ. Weaver, Gutenberg;
r. L. Freeman, Elkader
d. l.. Ha,ensick, Garnasilo;
NJ slaughter, National;
s. Huntington, Farmersburgh
JIG. jerome, Clayton;
J. H. Graunis, Strawberrypoint;
J. Il. Hagcnsick, Read
Il. Ross, Likport
A. Bevins Voiga City
l.. Edison, Grandmeadow;
J. ROLL Potyille;
". Delaicd, Waukon;
J. A. Marietta, Rossville
Thomas Bell. Volney
Julius Bcedy, Hardin
j. Olsen. Fraukvilie
W. +. knball, DEBORAH
W. q. Lane, Ciermont;
Dan Lacy, West Union
w. W. Barnard Fayette and Westfeld;
p. Webster, Waucoma
+ stansberry, Camar ...
j. S. Brooks, Ossian
- Stanley, st. Charles City
Frank Smith, Bradford:
c. II. Trott, Nashua, Iowa;
j II. EgbGrt, Preston, Minnesota.
nJ- Po-tmasters everywhere, are requested to favo
with rsictauces, if desired to do so BY
or advertisers. A. Z. KlCNAKusoN.
Mcaregor, February 2, 1859.
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Arriuals & Departures Of 1,uins.-One train
a day
Leave Prairie du Chen daily at AN.
Arrive at g. {" 81 Pm.
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4 Chalksnge-P. Smith of Moneek requests
" to inform Benjamin Hultse or any other
Minister that he is ready to debate the question
DO the Scriptures teach the final Holiness and
Happiness Of all men p Mr.. Smith (wc be-
Neve) takes the Affirmative.
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HOTEL TO RENT.

II WISH to Rent my Hotel in McGregor. 49,
1t Is situated on Main street, the Levee, Hill
"a by Is, part of it l. stories high, and NY.
another part il stories including the cellar. There
is small barn the premises, and have just com.
pcted an excellent ice house which contains 50
tons Of lee.
This Hotel IL we'll situated for business particularly
during the season OF navigation. l want to sell all
my Furniture to the lessee. CASH required in ad-
vance. CiiRISTlAN FOX.
Mc(iregor February 2, 1859 120w4
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God Save the Queen!

@tHARLEY BALDWIN takes this a-IANn
Y J method of advising everybody 1sEkaS1SSg
that he has established at NORTH MGREGOR, a
No.
LIVERY STABLE,
His Carriages. Sleighs and Stock the best quality
known in America and he puts the prices low that
it is cheaper riding than going foot.
Those who want to go quick and safe to any part of
Northern Iowa, Minnesota or Wisconsin, will fluid
Baidwin's conveniences just what they require.
North McGregor, February 8, 1859 12ltf
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Mr.. Burt.-This gentleman, who was in
jur ed by fall last week, has SO far recovered
as to be able to leave for home.
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Markets, &c.

Markets. &c.
The weather still continues beautiful-not
warm enough to disturb our bridge across the
river, nor cold enough to interfere with comfort.
An occasional light fall of snow, but not enough
to repair the sleighing.
Business the past week is reported TO US as
surprisingly good for the season. few loads
of Pork continue to arrive daily S. to 1915
is paid. Lard locts. Tallow 10. Beef 3 to
~ by the quarter. Hides 6 to Is and quick
sale. Pelts so to 81, 90, Furs ready sale and
high Butter l211s. Eggs l21a. Hams locts
Barley 60, Corn Al to SIS, Oats As 10 so, Wheat
ready sale at 80 for new to $l05 for old. Sales
were made on Monday at $lO71a for old. Fol
General Prices see the carefully corrected
Market Report of Hoffman, Benton & Co., il
another column. For latest eastern prices, see
our Latest News
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Medicek-See Doc. Andres call for meet
if,g Of the Gslens al Garnavillo
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JE"EI
AT NO. l, KANE's BLOCK,
DRATRIE MI CHTEN WIG

TIME subscriber calls attention his extensive ~
i sortment of new, unique and beautiful Goods.
Ills agents in New York and Boston having cent a
unusual variety of aud beautiful articles, he u
prepared to exhibit the largest assortment In the
West and ii those who wish to purchase (and thess
who only irish to crafty their taste by seeng) will cell
and examine his Goods, he Is sure they will verify his
assertion.
His Goods are obtained direct from manufac urers,
and he his prices will be found low - any
others. Ills stock consists Of
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Donation Assembly.
The friends Of Rev. 4. A. WADswoRTH, are invited
to Assemble at the Hall of Mesrs. Jones Bass,
Friday, the 18th inst, at clock, p NJ, for social
and benevolent purposes. Luke VIZ 3S.
COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS.
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To.DAYs TIMEs.-Be pleased Kind reader to look
over our New Advertisements; there are several Of
them interest you. Read the outside, read
the nde, read every page, read the Correspondence
read the "Laest read everything in the paper If you
would get the worth Of your money.
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I e %

At the rardencc of his daughter, Mrs. William Lite
raj, Thur day evening February 81. JoHs CALL,
aged " scar
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For Pixies Peak.

SPAN Of horses for sale; light, handy and &C.
"a tive, with a silver plated harness, and open top
buggy Having travelled the greater part Of Teas
and back, the past season. they are in excellent cond
ton for trip the plains. Also, mare with
foal, same age, fast trOtter.
viii be sold low or exchanged for lumber, or Real
Estate in McGregor. SPENCER ELLSWORTH.
Elkader. february 1. 1850 l2Ow4
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NOTICE.

A SPECIAL meeting of the First Congregational
"A Society of McGregor, called for the purpose Of
idering the question of Church Erection, stands
adjourned to Wednesday evening, the 9th inst, ut
oclock, at Academy Hill.
At which time interesting reports from Committees
appointed at previous meetings of the society
pected be submitted. JOHN LOW, Chm'n.
ROBERT GRANT, Society Clerk.
February s, lS59wl
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Liberal.


The paragraphs below, we clip from the
Courier. of Prairie du Chen. 1t will be seen
that our LeaJer friends fire little slot Into
McGregor trade, and tie Courier talks to it.
1t is not often that our town gets SO good
gratuious advertisement, as the Courier has
given it, and we take this occasion to tender
our thanks to Editor Merrill. II MoGregor
persists in selling goods so low as the Courier's
informant says they do. it will not be long be-
fore the residents of Prairie du Chen will
cross the river en- mdsse and do all their trading
here. People ,riH buy where they can buy the
cheapest
Another ruinous fashion the McGregor mcr-
chants have, is to pay the highest price for all
the produce coming into market. They would
@-~-sxsvrsss-ss.s.zs i..~r-"s-s-
like the shrcwd person who sold brooms at less
than cost, they lido such a large business chat
they come out wealthy
Sometime since two or three of our business
men, dealing in groceries. drugs, hardware,
etc., removed PORTIONS or the whole of their
stocks to a town outside of this State, hoping
to do better business. After pretty fair
trial "across the way it is shadily limited that
they haven't made much by the removal, and
would Just rs leave as not be back to original
quarters. Change is not always reform -
Louder.
The foregoing literally true but in con-
versing with one Of the merchants who left the
lower part of this town, to do business in
NcGregor, we we're informed, that it was not
from want of business in McGregor that they
failed to make the removal pay, but on account
OF the excess of competition in that town.
which had ''run prices into the ground We
were informed, that such is the extent Of com.
petition in McGregor, that person with ready
money. can purchase goods there, at New York
prices less freight charges. We were in Nc.
Gregor the other day and there saw additional
evidence IN low prices to prove this statement
but there was not lack of business doing
which is virtually, the idea meant to be con
veyed by the Leader.-Courier.
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HO! fOa. the .MiMe8!.

A LEX. McKINNIE, at McGREooR, has on hand, or
IA will make to order
PIXIES PEAK STOVES,
Light and handy. "LONG TON" IRONS, easily
carried Miners Pans, and all other articles Of TIN
SHEET IRON, which may be needed on the road or In
the mines, Cheap for Cash.
McGregor, February 2, 1S5of
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Lost

Lost
OFF late, about some of the stores offices, where
loafers .smost do congregate," pair OF white
and colored fringe Mittens and GOLD PEN, wtM
Sitrer Case. Whoever will give information where
the articles may be found, shall be entitled to the
esteem of the owner. ROBERT GRANT.
MeGregor, Feb I, 1s59wl
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ago and took from Newell's a good supply c
stock for PEAsE of the Herald.
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Embracing every kind aud size with without cases.
from the best manufacturers, which am selling at
reduced rates.