The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-07-06
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THE steam hip Arago, was wrecked near st. Johns,
and sunk in six fat hons water all passengers saved
new kind of stamped envelops will soon be fur
nished by the Government.
Mr.. McLane, our Minister to Mexico, has given the
Miramon Government hard talk for rome Of their
butcherics Of American citizens.
Manasseh Smith, (Admnistra ion Democrat)is NOM
mated for Governor of Maine, Mr. Smart, Doug
las) The vote stood 3Ol to 2s4. The delegates to
the Charleston Convention are divided evenly as to
factions.
The market for Wheat, is little better, though the
anticipation of the crop renders buyers fearful
Prussia and crmany are becoming very FESTIVE to-
wards France and it is quite likely that 90 days more
may see the leading powers of Europe in one beaut
full fight.
Mr.. Douglas letter Is provoking much comment. If
any but Douglas had written It, its presumption
would be fatal 20 him. but with him it makes no differ
ence worth mentioning he is sort OF Young Hickory
anyhow and is allowed to speak out In meeting when
he wants to. The sentiments of his letter all right
The steamer Bavaria has arrived. Another great
battle may be expected shortly. The Emperors and
Kings are drawing more closely together The Paris
Bourse is fiat.
The Balloon Atlantic Capt. Wise, of st. Loss, left
that city, July 1st for New York City On the 3D. at
dark it went to the ground in jefferson county, N J.
The North America is probably at Halifax, with four
days later news but owing the nonssus of dailies
on the 4th, are without very late news.
Teachers Association.
The Clayton County Teachers Association met at
National on the goth, at o'clock, P. NJ. Meeting
called order by the Pre- sident E. B. wakeman
the following order Of exercised wa adopted
1st.-l&nyer by Rev O. Larkins, q -'@ f@$ '"A
3d-Introductory remarks by Mr.. Brown.
4th.-Music By Miss Tyson.
5th.-Address by o. D. Emo.
6th.-Muic.
5.h.-E.say by Miss S. A. McAlvin. ..-. -r
9Th Essay BY Miss L. R. Phillips. .A
1lth.--Address by f. P Hall
12th--Music.
The following committee was then appointed to
report resolutions for the evening: Il. p Hail. Lev
King, John Everall, Miss stebbns, Miss Sheldon and
Miss McAlvin. The Association then adjourned to
meet at o'clock in the evening. .s-rs fri. s-e-r
EVENING. ~~
TIE Association met pursuant to adjournment, was
called to order by the President.
1st. Music 's @'a"s
The committee on Resolutions, reported the follow
ing .# ..a. .. r-.. .as. arst - .sara .... ..
Resosptd, That it Is a duty devolving upon the
Teacher to teach morality in his school.
Resolved That reading the Bible in our common
schools should be left with the Teacher to decide,
his conscience dictate. EHe so s.e. .eae
r. soiped, That whispering among tho pupils should
not be allowed during the hours Of study.
Resoioed, That qualification and not should be
the criterion which regulate the salary of teachers
After animated d cussion of about two hours,
these resolutions were adopted ...
Cd Music.
A vote OF thanks returned to the citizens Of
NATIONAL for their no pitality To Miss Tyson for her
muse. To those who had entertained the audience
with Essays and Addresses. e. -.. .
The Association then adjourned to meet at Garna-
vio, on the Wednesday of the Institute wees, Sept
2lst. JOHN OVERALL, sac'y.