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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

Dreadful Casualty.
On Thursday last we made up few
slips, Of which the following is copy:
they were sent to a few of our exchang.
es. Since then, in conversation with DR..
O'Farrell Of Chicago We learn that Mr..
johnson was born in Vermont and for
some time previous to his removal to
Prairie du Chen he kept the American
House at Clarendon in that State. He had
also resided at Pana, Illinois, and at Keokuk
Iowa.
We have nothing to add to the statement
below except that the body has not been
recovered and probably will not be till it is
thrown upon the beach by the freshets of
the spring In this sad bereavement Mrs.
johnson and her children have the warmest
sympathies of all who have "hearts to feel
another's woe :"
MoGREGoR, Dec. %, 1859.
Our town, on yesterday, was terribly ex-
cited by hearing Of most melancholy &C.
cident that occurred the evening before, be-
tween this place and Clayton. On We'd
nesday, Mr.. Baldwin, livery man, of Nc
Gregor, Mr.. Marlatt and Mr.. Van Valkcn-
burgh, merchants of the same place, with
Mr.. L. E. johnson of the Prairie hotel,
Prairie du Chen, went from this place to
Clayton on the ice. After transacting their
business at that point they started to re-
turn. When about five miles on the way
home the horses and sleigh suddenly broke
through an air hole, and for moment all
believed themselves lost. Mr.. johnson be-
ing wrapped up in a heavy overcoat and
buffalo robe, passed under the ice and was
not seen afterwards! Mr.. Marlatt, as he
was sinking the second time was fortunate
ly seized by Van Valkenburgh and rescu-
ed, the latter having reached the solid ice
fist Mr.. Baldwin sprang on the sled
tongue, thence to the backs of his horses,
thence to the ice; the horses were drown
ed. Mr.. B. and Mr.. Van ", after the most
dreadful suffering, succeeded in carrying
and dragging their half drowned companion
(Marlatt) back to Clayton, where he was
cared for and restored The night was
very cold, and both Baldwin and Marlatt
were as wet as water could make them
1t is a wonder how they avoided perishing
after they had escaped drowned.
Mr.. Johnson (the dcceascdD had recently
opened the Prairie house, and has but few
acquaintance here. He leaves wife and
two children to suffer in this sudden and
heart-rending Bereavement. A number Of
persons are searching to-day for the body
but as We go to press no news has reached
us from the scene Of the accident.
Mr.. Marlatt is suffering badly from frost
ed feet and cars, but in few days he will
probably be well. The others were not in.
jured seriously.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

REroslToRY.-Thc January No. of this
valuable Religious Magazine is at hand
Strange as it may seem to those who take
US for a wild sort of man, we read this
monthly more than any one we receive in
exchange. lis articles are so pure, and so
free from the paint O.. romance, that they
do us good, and, as we think, qualify us
better to battle with the storms of life. We
will be very glad to send for it for any OF
our subscribers who may desire substantial
rea1inr
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

SUNDAY SHooL.-On Sunday last f. r.
BARRON, much to his surprise, was present
ed by the children of the School with a
handsome Bible in testimony of their ap-
probation of his kindness as teacher and
music director for the past year. Miss
IRENE HIBBARD delivered the presentation
address in very fine taste and the recipient
responded in manner so unstudied and
affecting as to moisten the cheeks of all
who were there; we hear the ceremonies
spoken of as we'll worth witnessing,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

CREDIT.-It is said New York city has
an average Of sl2, GOO monthly in specie
and an average deposit account, in banks, of
$50, 100000, making total average of &C,
tual assets, per month, Of SlO7, 900, o0O-
And yet by credits, and the active changes
which this undergoes, there is a business
done in that city, of s9Oo,ooo,ooo per
month. IF 500 is paid through fifty hands
per d,y, it makes business of $4,000, for
that day
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

Monona.
On the evening of the goth, Mrs. LEARNED
and Miss LEARNED, the lady and sister of
our popular band master, gave a children's
concert at the Egbert Hotel, Monona. They
had a crowded house, and the entertainment
was one of the most satisfactory that the
appreciative denizens of Monona ever wit
messed. A friend writes us most enthusias-
tically in relation to it. Their next concert
was held (or will be heidi at Hardin. We
gave these ladies liberal and just notice
when they schooled our young folks to the
stage, and it affords us pleasure to learn
that they are as successful in other places
impressing the public with the excellence of
their teaching Give them crowded houses!
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CooL.-A Mr.. Lee of Bradford Me-, had a
trunk stolen and carried to his barn. Want
ing some money in his trunk he found
it missing" Bya light snow just fall
len he tracked it up and brought it back
In the night sleigh drove up to the house
tho rider got out, went to the barn and
came back under quick motion. Mr.. Lee
put his head out of the door and coolly
asked the customer "what success he had?''
this sent him and the sleigh off in dou-
bic time
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

DONATION The friends Of Rev. Mr. Nc
ARTHUR, of McGregor, will please attend
Donation Assembly at Kcnncdy's new hall,
on Monday evening, Jan'y I'd. If all the
friends" of this talented young clergyman
attend, there will be crowd such as this
city has not lately seen. The names of the
Committee of Arrangements were promised
us, but the paper is up, and we can't wait.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

ouaintance with the leading men Of the
State, and the kind Partially with which
we were always treated, both by partisans
voters, enables us to compare veracity with
the masters of Mr.. s., and hence the denial
card Of the selfeleeted dupc, will not seri-
ously affect our reputation. Bon. SPpoULE
where he is known, can now do no mans
character good or harm; his Physical prowess
(if he has not reformed since 55) is gener-
ally displayed against the House of Bourbon.
The editor of the Winona Democrat will
allow US to say that Ito suborn" does not
necessarily imply bribery; its simple mean
ings are, Ito collide" ito seduce," and as
the Democrat Endorses the doctrine that 4
mans politics should protect his friends,
and, by implication, himself, before court
of justice, we respectfully submit, that, in
in publishing the prepared editorial Of
SpRouLE, and calling it right, he is now in
bad state of deduction. Gov. WILLARD
totally disclaims the employment Of the
messenger, and the messenger says ne never
wrote what CorroM published at his request,
because he (CorTox) believed every word
it contained"
The Dubuque Herald took no notice Of
our first article, because it saw no evidences
in other papers Of the plan marked out by
our informant. The Herald did not oh.
serve, perhaps, that the plan was to have
the papers Of the North West open the ball,
and others were to chime in. We had nc
car for such music, and the "chimcs" did
not follow. That's all.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

PsuAw.-FELT, of the Rough Notes, rants
about Pork being worth 81 to S7.75, in De.
corah, on a late occasion, when it brought
only S. at McGregor. We see that Flour,
At Denver City, is worth SIC per hundred,
but the cause Of it is that so little Flour
comes there! The Frenchman's boy, in
accustoming colt to be Indifferent to q
scare, gave SO big "Booh p that the old
man was landed on the ground. Don't
place your interior towns alongside of Nc
Gregor Is . market for produce-it is only
laughsblc.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
HEALTH OF AMERICAN WOMEN.

HEALTH OF AMERICAN WOMEN.
PORTAGE CITY, Columbia county, Wis,
September I'd, 1859.
Dr.. j. F. Bridge, sec'y Graefenberg, Co.
80 Park Row, NJ
Dear Sir-We have sold the Gracfn bcrg Family
Medicines for q number OF Years and take Measure in
saying that they have always proved all that you claim
for them the most reliable remedies of the day.
We dislike to particuarze where all OF them appear
to Mar-hals Uterine Cathoicon, which has never fail.
ep in its mission, and has produced ults under our
immediate observation, both wonderful and satisfac-
tory.
1t especially useful in diseases incident 10 prcg
nancy, aud we have hesaon in saying that its use
N vtaRto 80 attended, with benefit
1t has been used by various in this vicinity for
Barrenness, and in evero instance with success
Yours, respectfully,
MILES 4 Co, Druggists.
OwAToNNA, Steele Co., Mum,
Graefenbers Co., 81 Park Row, N:
Gentttn.en- Having used YOUR Marxhalls Uterine
Cathocon in my practice Tor the last tive year, take
pleasure IN recording my testimony Of its valu- for
do not KNOW OF single instance where it has not yyen
the most complete sa faction and many eases OF Ute
rne Complaints have come under my notice which
after having exhausted the skill Of eminent physicians
have been permanently cured by this medicine. In
fact never knew remedy univer. al in
ing the object for which is dessued and of 20 great
value to the human family as this.
NEW BosToN, Winona Co., Mimi,
October 81, 1850.
uI"c'Supe'S ", % fHEk Row, N. T.:
GemtieMeH-We most cheertully Join with MANY
other, 10 this country IN giving Testimony to the
general rood character OF the t;riefenberg Family
Medicines, both for the pur of rendering Justice to
you and To place within the knowledge of oil hers who
may be anguishing on bed OF sickness the means Of
Living IN new country, as we have for some years,
where to obtain good and reliable physicians out OF
the question. we substituted the Graeenberg Manual
OF Health for family physician, which have never
had cause to regret, but much cause 10. grateuness
to you or the benefits rendered US and our friends BY
its able yet sin teachings Of the treatment of
ease and the preservation OF health
Yours, truly, PHILIP RAINIER.
RUTH RAMRR.
ONALAsKA, In Crosse Co., Wis, Get 3, 1850
hereby certify that have used the Graefenberg
Companys Marshals Uterine Catholicon in my family
aud consider the best remedy diseases peculiar to
females that have seen. &
My wife afflicted with Proapsus Uteri CALLING of
the womb and by the OF the Catholcon is com
pleteiy cured.
would earnestly recommend It. to any lady who
may be subject to those distressing complaints.
Yours, truly, Rev. A. u. COOLEY,
of the N T. Church.
most chserfully endOrse the above recommends
ton If the Graefsnberg COmpanys Mar halls Uterine
Catholicon, having used it in my family with entire
success.
consider it the best remedy for Female complaints
In use. HI Pkcx
Onaiaska, sept. 3. 1859.
Zoe Advertisement in ar ether selaA.. ISsyl
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Condensed.
The Mo. Republican is calling loudly for
more Estate Aid" to save their Railroads
from ruin. DIR. Rice, Of Chicago, is lee
turing against Spiritualism, in various places
in Illinois E. . The Fayctte Rerisw has a
correspondent from Connecticut who says
Bates will be the nominee of the Republi-
cans, while a correspondent from Tennessee
says Douglas will be elected. These state
ments seem to augur the growth of con-
servatism in New England and at the South.
Some mischief.makcrs few nights ago,
placed broad-brimmed hat and q shawl
ON the statue of Washington in Union
Square fronting the National Capitol; the
sight is said to have been intensely ridicu.
lous. "A writer from Utah says he saw a
Mormon Elder going up to Bro. Brigham's
to marry four handsome women who were
walking happily by his side. Helper, il
seems, wrote book, a few years ago, de-
Tending Fillibusterism and slavery-he il
willing to be helper at anything 49,. There
is to be a Railroad through the Thames tun
mel. {. q. DR.. Cahill has declined an offer o.
$4,000 for his proposed lectures in the
Southern cities. -. Henri Jumpertz has thu
hardihood to show the saao with which hi
cut up the body of Sophie Werner-h'
should be driven from the city. .Realf
the proposed Secretary of State in Brown.
new government, has turned up in Texas
he processes to be soundly converted t
| Southern interests, and will throw himsel
on the mercy of Gov. Wise.
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Conference.-The call attention to the
certificates in our Special Notice column
The invaluable medicines which we adver-
tise for this Company, are superseding the
quack nostrums Of the day, and taking
their place as the legitimate results Of en-
lightencd medical investigation. That they
are good, we are sure, because they sell
readily; and that they sell, we know, be-
cause their Agents come round promptly
on time and pay up the last dollar due the
printer. Only few days ago, Mr. FAIR
BANKS, Agent for this portion Of the West,
called for our bill and paid it withouta muir
mur-in this respect he differs from some
Of the agents with whom we have dealt
He is as Jair 6ant as We ever did business
with
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ped at Davenport. Tom is the personifica-
ton of the "knight Of the sorrowful figure"
Mr.. Crittenden made noble union speech
at Washington on the 22d.
The Brownsville trouble reports are now
reported to have been much exaggerated
the city is not taken nor is it likely to be.
The American National Central Com
mittee assembled at Philadelphia on the
21st. The Republicans and Americans are
trying to effect union on Presidential can
didatcs.
Judge Parker will not accept the Attor-
neyship of Southern New York.
Ebanczer Cook has resigned the mayoral-
ty Of Davenport and his commission as
State Bank Director. 49,
The Asia, arrived on the 22d. Bread
market triAe better, Provisions dull
Dc Quincy the opium cater is dead. Vic
tor Hugo and the London Times are glor-
flying John Brown. The English and
French are growing less than usual ;
rise in the funds was the conse-
qucnce. Central Italy demands the ruling
out of old lines, the establishment ola uni
ted italian Empire. The Paris Unirers
says this cannot be, consistently with the
papal authority. The Peace Congress not
yet in session. Spanish losses are reported
in Morocco.
The Philadelphia Medical students. arriv-
ed at Richmond on the 22d, and were i'm
posingly received. Gov. Wise talked of
course. Some friends at the south advise
them to 60 back, but the stampede, is be-
coming general. 1t is possible that a good
quarrel by the two sections will lead to a
calm.
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LEAP YEAR-Do the unmarried ladies
know that 1860 is Leap Year," For 365
days, five hours and some minutes, COM
mencing at 10 on Saturday night next, all
single gentlemen will be obliged to do
everything in the counting or matrimonial
line that the ladies ask. We old married
fellows wish to be as gallant as possible,
but the mischief of it is we are compelled to
refer fair applicant to our wives. Why
cant we all be boys and girls once in four
wears?
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RE-ARREsr.-A DEBORAH correspondent
appends the following information to bust.
ness letter of Dec. 22d: "Sheriff THoMP-
SON of Alamakec county, arrived here last
evening with CLARK, the horsc-thief who
broke Jail here last spring in company with
some others. CLARK was found 1T his faith
cr's house, hidden between two feather-beds
"a comfortable place, this cold weather -
He is safely lodged now, and will be well
cared for this time.
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TToUT.-"SAN," Of the Scripture-al line
VI DeoO'an seagcs, ue1fyereu ~ us on Mon.
day, a nice little box of the prettiest fisnes
that ever swan. PRorHsRoE & Co. are the
friends who remembered us in this kind
manner, and we only await the opening of
Spring to 60 up to Winneshick and retaliate
in person. We would tell how delicious the
specklcd beauties were, if language had not
long ago been exhausted in describing the
luxury.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

OysrERs.-A large key or little firkin'
of Oysters came to our house last Saturday.
Santa Claus brought it, but from certain
marks on the crinoline hoops, we mean
we conclude that the dear old deer-driver
got the article of H. WILSON. May that
same WILSON always have plenty of the de-
licious bivalves, while his enemies stand out
in the cold, feeding on the shells.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

Ice BoAr.-WIARD writes to TIE Prairie
du Chen Leader that he will be here about
the first of January with a new boat to test
his great experiment. He will bring with
him twenty or thirty of the distinguished
Editors and public men of the east. The
ice is as solid now as it can be made, but
VIC have only small faith in the success of
Mr.. Wizard. "Wait for the wagon and
we'll all take ride"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

CALLs-We do not know on what day
the "New Year Calls will be made. 1t
may do, perhaps, to call piously Oh Sunday,
and otherwise on Monday. Ladies, don't
set out any wine on this occasion-you are
all interested in the success of the Templars,
and the example you set may have bad
tendency. As We seldom ''call," this ad-
vice is freely given.
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GUTENBERG REGIsTER-The editor of
the Register was here lately, on a visit his
paper contained highly favorable notice
of McGregor, the Times and its editor. We
are intending to publish the business part Of
the notice-the personal compliments to the
writer of this are little too flattering to re-
produce. Much obliged to you, MAC.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-12-28

APPoINrxENT.-P. G. PARKER has been
appointed, by Sheriff KAUFMAN, Deputy for
the Northern portion Of the county. The
Doctor is an energetic pan, and will make
q good officer; we hope the official fees will
pay him for the loss of practice he will sus-
..:- O. ~ iiiIscIaUIy nealtny
that our physicians arc in want--of en-
ploYment.
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APPLEs.-LATnAM & VINCENT remember.
cd US last week, in the presentation of q
glorious bucket Of Spitzenberg Apples
We saw barrels Of the same kind in their
store ON Main street. Those who want .
very nice article for New Years day, will
find our kind donors ready to furnish the
best the town affords
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DAGUERREAN RooMs.-FRENCu is fitting
up the second story Of his new building for
a Daguerrean Gallery of the most elegant
kind. Mr.. JONES, the Artist, will take pic
lures on Friday next, SO that New Years
presents can be made of the counterpart of
yourself, painted by sunlight.
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W-Dabster says he would not mind liv-
ing as bachelor; but when he comes to
think that bachelors must die-that they
have to 90 down to the grave without any
body to cry for them"-it gives him chill
that frost bites his philosophy.
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TELEGRApn--It is said that McGregor
will be favored with Telegraphic dis
patches at home by the first Of May next.
Measures are being taken to pass the wires
over the river.
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HELPERS Crisis.

Helper's Crisis.
Hon. SCHUYLER CoLrAx, in letter to his
paper at South Bend, Indiana, says that he
never saw either the compendium or thcbook
to which his signature, with that of sixty
seven other members of Congress were at
tached. He was asked if he would recon-
mend work written by North Carolinian,
showing up the evils of slavery by contrast
with the institutions of the North, and he
told the inquirer he would do so. Mr..
CoLEAx does not approve the bad language
INDUCED in by Mr.. HELPER, towards the
South. SCHUYLER talks about the disunion
speeches of Southern members Of Congress,
and deplores the state of affairs now in
Washington. If a neighbor of ours should
come into the door-yard, and 60 to shooting
at our house under pretense of reforming our
domestic matters, and if considerable
body Of that neighbcr's acquaintance
should justify the act, and a still more con-
siderable number Of moderate lookers-on
should justify the rid, and assist in shap.
ing public sentiment to make saint in
stead Of felon of the shooter, we should
have very faint idea that disunion, from
such neighbor and his friends, would b
preferable to friendly union fire on oul
domicil The Union docs not look very de-
sirablc to him who is shot at by insane
saints Of the North!
HELPER was denounced, two or three
years ago, in Congress, as runaway, thiev
ing clerk, who dare not come to Carolina OF
account of his known stealing propensities
His Opposition to slavery" heals his char
acter and fits him for the highest circle Of
New England sympathizcrs. -
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BUCKwnEAT FLoUR-Mr. A. w. Hibbard
of Union Block has some of the incest
buck. wheat -four we ever used. These
who appreciate cakes will not delay to make
a purchase. Hubbard has an excellent assort-
ment of Family Groceries and general MGR
chandise of staple character; his prices
arc very reasonable.
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WWe got badly "taken in" at the
Girard House the other day, says Down
East Editor. Walking in one of the halls,
we saw splendid looking fellow coming
toward US, but on drawing near, we found
ourselves before an immense mirror.
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Mountains are considerably up and
down in Vermont 1t is related that a
coachman driving up one, was asked if it
was as steep on the other SIDE "Stccp?"
said he; "chain lightning couldn't 90 down
without breechin' or"
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MAR

On Thursdsy evening, At Ae0rsgor, by Rev. II. A.
Macarthur. Pas tor Of the Congregational Church, Mr.
AUGUSTUS FRENCH to Miss MARIE A., daughter Of
Hon. David Hammer, all Of McGregor
We had the pleasure Of witnessing this unicn, and
cannot forbear complmensing the Reverend gentleman
for the fauitess style which characterized the csrs
mony.
Augustus and lady took the for the East the
morning after the brids! ceremony, and trust they
may enjoy themselves on tho tour.
In this csmpromss made by Love between the rep
resentatvss Of the Republican and Democratic organ
izations may reasonably anticipate the formation
Of third party sacred to the union.
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TAxEs.-Ncxt week we will give our
readers the valuable table prepared for us
by A. G. Rooms, Esq. 1t is chart of
personal liabilities to the various municipal
organizations which We sustain.
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A Wires ADvlcE.-A wife, whose hus-
band recently started to visit the city of
Washington, is reported to have said:
"Now, my dear, don't mix with public
officials in Washington--cspecially with
their wives! You know about Sickles."
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LYcEux QUESTION for Friday evening next
"Resolued That the signs OF the times por.
tend dissolution of the Union"
Affirmative, DR.. Parker Negative. Homer
T. Nnwcll