davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-28

does it think is the only rag in which it can
be answered? 1t says:-"1low shall we meet
"such an appeal? Standing firmly on the
cincinnati platform, WE MUST REPU-
plate THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE:
"The Democratic candidate will at once
raise the old Democratic banner of State
Rights. Strict Construction, Anti-lnternal
improvements by the General Government,
Anti Protcctivc Tariff. Anti Bankrupt Law,
"Anti-Distribution of Public Lands. Re
"trenchment and Reform: Such is the
COURSE marked out for Mr.. Letcher by his
letter of acceptance, by his previous pledges,
"by the vcice of the unwavering Democracy
"of his State In other words, it admits
that the only way for the Democratic candi-
date to support the true principles of the
Democratic party, is to repudiate the Presi-
dents recommendations, and, IN cfect, to set
up an OPPOSITION to him and his Admins
tration James Buchanan is turned over,
without ceremony, to the Wings, whose doc
trines and principles, it is alleged, he is now
supporting and carrying out, and the Demo
cratic ranks arc called upon to close, and ex-
clulc him not only from leadership and com
mand, but even from fellowship or alliance
The Washington States discusses the ques-
tion-"lIave we a Democratic party among
us?"-and comes to the deliberate conclusion
that there is now no Democratic party in
existence" 1t contends that the Democrats
are agreed upon no basis of principle-that
they differ upon the subjects Of the Pacific
Railroad, federal appropriations for Rivers
and Ilarbors, and the Taritf-and "that the
disagreement between the President and
the Secretary of the Treasury, upon the last
question, is a symbol of an equivalent differ
ence among the Democracy" 1t, also, says
that there is no organization in the party
that the Presidents recommendations have
no weight nor authorty-that what was the
party is split up into factions-and that there
are as many cliques and cabals, as there are
aspirants for the presidentship. FINALLY"
says the StateS-one Of the ablest and most
independent Democratic journals in the coun-
try-''evcn in the matter of the spojlS, they
exhibit the same diversity of interest and
policy observable in every other regard. The
course of the present Democratic Executive
has been signalized by the indiscriminate
ostracism of the surviving otice-holders OF
its Democratic predecessor. And in respect
Of future promotion, the rival factions in the
party" are more intent each on the defeat OF
its rival, than on the overthrow of the com
mon enemy. Greater confusion Of tongues
and opposition of interests did not prevail
among the children of men. after their ambi-
tious but abortiye attempt in the plain Of
Shinah than are now visible in the broken
ranks and mutual animosities of the once
harmonious and triumphant Democracy"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
NO. 3d. McGREGOR IOWA WEDNESDAY JUNE 8 185a
Seleet goetry.
ssTIRED TO DEATH.n

ssTIRED TO DEATH.0
BY sRooxs.
Ny lsAy is tired 10 death
She has studied the print Of the eay velvet rug,
And given her dear, darling poodle hug,
And from her bay window has noticed the fall
or ripe nsctarine from the low sunny wall
Shes embroidered an inch on some delicate lace,
And has viewed in he mirror her elegant face,
Has looked at an album, rich bijoutiis,
Then rsstlessly owned herself dead with ennuii
And ny lady is tired to DEATH
E1heatedi It's strange that day After day
W ~ irasoious life passes slowly away,
- 11Dea and "stylish,.' SO empty and fine,
49, frem the duties sometimes called divine
IL - Feasies Of something: she hardly knows
Thinks Of nel what she Is, but Of all she Is not.
Oh, mol oil my emotions are vulgar you know,
Andm1 .auy' have always been quite coSswe fast.
ss " y .ssy Z sc IND seSl q ai.sA u.uznz
Whist sceount can yo0 give Of your poor, wasted liz,
or th6t life that has passed like feverish dream;
That life that has not been to be, but to seezs.
What account will you give in the sxfui last day,
When the pomp and the show of the world pass away
When the Master demands Of the talents He's given
a stewardship rendered on Earth aud in Heaveni
Tired to death
Cast Oh for . moment your diamonds and lace,
And shine in the light OF true womanly grace;
Look around you and ~, with eyes raised to the
light,
Strong men and true women who live for the Right !;
Brave hearts that neer lter though distant the goal
Great lives whose fierce struggles will be told,
Whose wild straying hearts stern duties control,
Whose only true life Is the Life Of the soull
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
I'm q Nutslaou.

4n - NUto00Qs
The cause of the difficulty which has led
to the conflict in Europe is thus succinctly
stated: Austria claims that she rightfully
owns and controls Lombardy and Venice,
that she has right to control them as she
sees fit; that in order to do this she must
maintain with the several neighboring Ital-
ian States such an influence as will render
her Lombardo Yenitian sovereignty SAFE
Therefore she keeps up partial military
occupancy of the central Italian States, and
virtually rules in all Italy. Sardinia is the
only large Italian province which is an ex-
ception. There Austria has no power, and
the policy Of Sardinia, which is favorable
to the establishment Of constitutional
government in Italy, is hostile to that of
Austria, which tends to the maintenance Of
the strictest military despotism. Sardinia,
and France, sympathising with her, on the
contrary, claim that the Austrian occupation
Of Italy is injurious in its effects on the
Italian States, prevents the development Of
that country, and is virtually in violation of
the treaties and compacts of 1915. They
demand the abandonment Of the Austrian
occupation of Italy and the Sandman FROM
tier and that Austria shall cease to exercise
any more control in Italian affairs than the
other great powers: These demands Aus
tria refuses to comply with, alleging that her
policy in Italy is necessary to her own pro-
lection in her own dependencies on Venice
and Lombardy. These matters have been
in controversy for three years. France and
Sardinia proposed in 1856 the consideration
Of the subject by the congress of the Euro
pean powers. Austria would not consent
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08


As matter of interest, at present, we
give the following result of desperate bat
ties fought in Europe since 1872: :.
On the heights four miles from Salaman-
ca in Spain, the English and Spaniards un-
der Wellington, totally defeated the French
under Marmont, on the 22d Of July 1912.
The allies lost {, 200 men and the French
10000 men.
AT the battle of Smolenski, in Russia, in
1912, the French loss was II, 900, and that
Of the Russians 10000.
At Borodino, on the 7th of September,
was fought desperate battle between the
Russians and the French. The French lost,
in killed, wounded and prisoners, $4,000;
and the Russians about the same number.
The survivors Of the French army, from
the Russian campaign, were not more than
% 900 out of an army Of 100000 men.
At Lutzen, in Russian Saxony, on the
I'd Of May, 1918, the allied Russian and
Prussian forces were defeated by the French
under Napoleon, the French losing $4,000
and the allies $4,000 men.
At Brutzen, in Saxony, on the 21st and
22d of May, 1918, q battle took place be-
tween the allies and the French, in which
the French loss was put down. at $4,000,
and that of the allies at 15, 900.
At Dresden, in Sanony, on the 26th and
9th Of August, 1918, the allies were de-
feated by the French. The loss Of the al
lies was about 5000 in killed, wounded
and prisoners and that Of the French about
10000.
At Lepsic, in Saxony, in October, 1915,
desperate battle was fought, which lasted
three days, and the French were totally de-
feated by the allies. Napoleon lost two
narshals, twenty generals, and "a, 900 men.
The allies lost l,7O0 officers, and about 4O,-
900 men.
At Victoria, in Spain, on the Slstof June,
1918, the English and French lost 1000
men, and the English $3.50 men. -.
At Toulouse, in France, Wellington de-
feated the French under Soult, on the 10th
April, 1914. The French loss was 4,700;
allied army's loss 4, $50 men. !.
At Ligney. in France, battle occurred
between the Prussisns and French. on the
| 18th of June, 1911, two days before the
| battle of Waterloo, in which the Prussians
lost 5000 men and the French $500.
i In the indecisive battle at Quatrs BrAs, in
Belgium, on the l7th Of june, the day be-
fore that Of Waterloo, tho allies lost s, 900
men, and tho French ia. :.
AT Waterloo, the total loss Of the allies
was 1880 men. Napoleon's was about
| 20, 900 men. e
| Neither the Austrians nor the Prussians
can derive much encouragement nom his
| tory to engage in war with France. The
| French troops have only been matched ID
these wars by the English, the Spaniards,
and the Russians--scarcely BY tho lattsr
named.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

~ SAM WHITING.
Father Of Rivers, art thou not ashamed
To set your smaller children such sxamplef
Thy high renown will surely be defamed,
II this last s'spres" il, OF thy course, sample.
scot on a high" because the funds were lor,
Aud exc the spirits Of our peope-did yet
Ie felt quite grand in your majestic dow,
because no human dat could forbid ye.
"Got on = tight"-,ce thought it very loose,
And many to n deplores your devastations;
Now don't you think you acted like goose,
Flooding streets and swamping our plantations
"Got on bsndsr"-yes, no doubt OF that
That fact Is patent without any telling;
Oh that you had . big .brick in your hat"
Oryour head hooped, winch might prevent its swell.
ling.
And now 'sdry up - now let thy aood subside,
The even tenor Of your ways resuming,
Now let the green banks curb your lordly pride.
And give the island flowers . chance for blooming.
Yet We forgive thee this mad freak OF thine, -
And glory in our proud, .sabounding river |"
Roll on thy waves to Mexico's broad brine,
Majestic, grand, sublime and beauteous ever.
WINoNA, Min, 1852 '
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
ClermOnt Forever {!

VuNliE Railroad is located here and so is T.. A,
j DOUD. We have become fixed fact at our
old place, the Fountain Saloon and Eating House,"
opposite the Clermont Hotel, which stiH rum
ming, and where at all times ready to treat
guests with the best Of everything commonly kept In
first class eating saloon.
We would return thanks to our friends and
patrons for former avor and hopes by close attention
to business to merit q continuance of the sans
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

had before been heart-rending, became saw
agely supernatural. did not know why
then, but learned afterwards that had
mistaken crash towel for pure birds
eye; and that crash was singularly irri-
tating to the infant cuticle when in damp
state.
"Then gave up. My patience was ex-
hausted Up to that time had labored to
calm and soothe the babe-fiend by a pro-
fuse expenditure Of endearing epithets and
gentle expedients of all sorts. l had ex-
hausted the dispensatory of moral anodynes.
resolved to practice hom9pathically to
apply the principle 'sinailia sinsilibus curan-
tur'-to 60 in for counter-irritants on a IL
beral scale. So set that baby up in the
big chair, and began to make faces at it, and
shake my fist under its nose, and swear at
it; and the more it yelled the more ran
sacked the English tongue for profane and
aggravating EXPLANATIONS, objurgations, and
contemptuous and exasperating express
sions. 1t is my firm belief that was fast
working myself up into state of moral
phrenzy in which would have been capa-
bic Of infanticide-of dissecting that baby,
slowly, resolutely, gloatingly, with paper
knife. did in fact, resort to physical yio-
lence-I spanked it.
"At that instant the door opened, and the
whole Poppet family-mother, father, mar
ried daughter, (that devilish baby mother)
Emma-all bounced into the room.
"My fate was sealed! I sunk from my
dearly earned and high estate of man Of
sentiment, lover to be trusted, a potential
father of six small children and one at the
breast, to an unfeeling and hideous monster,
capable of every normity-capable, even
of spanking a baby. l lost my wife; lost
fortune, and possibly happiness-of the
latter I entertain doubts, for we might
have had children. labored for years un-
der the reputation of want of feeling. l
have had to retrieve my character by pre-
tending to adore babies. Oh, heaven!''
"This, Mrs. Prettypet, was Chessy Morris
own account of himself If ever see you
permit him so much as breathe the same
air with you, or cast his evil eye upon VIII
liam Henry, shall despise you.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
city BNrbershOp.

II OUD the dreadful thunder, = q
II A And the rain begins to drop, ..
Though clouds may rend asunder "+
We are always in the shop. -.r. .-., -, .e z
In readiness to shave you to cut dress your hair,
Or sell to those who pay for our little stock of wares
hair oils and perfumere for all thse who need
And the North Iowa lines for customerstc read.
clean your clothes when greasy strop
F when they're dull, %
So that shaving may be easy, whom the Barbsr's are
not we'll.
Shop adjoining the American Hotel.
CROMWELL 4 THOMPSON,
Aael.a and ~. A..s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
VOLUME III----NO. "a.
CLAYTON LODGE M IN

OF A. I. & A. NJ: Monona Clayton County Iowa
meets on Friday preceding the full moon in each month
Chas. A. DEAN W. W.; J. T. II. Scorr 3. W.; II.
SON Sec'y. "
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

EGBERT HOTEL.

MONONA, IOWA
RY PAUL EGBERT, Jr. One of the largest and
II pest Kept Hotels in Northern Iowa. 27tf
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

2. o. SMITH. W, r. SHERWOOD n
SMITH. SHERWOOD l. CO.,
Consmission and Forwarding Merchants,
North. West corner of Olive and Commercial streets
(Entranee on Olive street,)
- SAINT LOUIS, MO.
w. L. Ewing Co., St. Louis, N. W. Graham, Cairo III.
Derby Day, WaddellA Russell Lex'n
G. W. Green Co., H. K. Loves CO., Ksskuk.
N. McCracken, Leavenworth City, Kansas.
september 1858, Cont
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

CHARLES s. D. JONES,
Attorney at Law and Notary Pnhlic.
No. I, Corner Of Main and Sirth Street.
Dubuque. Iowa.

Hon. Bernhart Hem, Hon. Theophilus Parsons,
Fairfield, Iowa. Hon. Emory washburn,
Hon. James NJ. Love, Law Faculty, Cambridge
U. s. District Judge, Mass.
Keokuk, Iowa. Bernard g. Caulheld
Col. Robert Robinson. Atty, Chicago, III.
Middetown, Iowa. Hon. VIM. 8. Bodley,
Hon. Jno. McKson, U. g. Louisville, Ky.
Dist. Atty, N. Y. City ,Bsnoist, Shaw L Co.,
Hon. John A. Dix, New Orleans La
.-.4....r N. Y. City. Hon. A. G. Penn,
Hon. James Campbell, New Orleans, La.
late p. NJ. Gen., Phila. Hon. Revsrdy Johnson
Col. James Page, Phila. Baltimore, Md.
Peter NAPLES, Esq. Phila. iCol. Louis Y. Bogy,
L. A. Benoist L Co., -- aHa St. Louis, Mo-
Bankers, St. Louis, Mo. Hon. John F. Darby,
Hon. Joel Parker, St. Louis, Me
ted. 1851
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
CLAYTON HOUSE,
.s ISAAC B. AARLATT.
CLAYTON CITY, :: /: IOWA.
Clayton City, Iowa May IL, 1ssotf ---
BRICK 4! BRICK!!. BRICK

.# BRICK BRICK u. BRICKlil -
vx1. have started Brick Yard at North Mcors-
w gor, on the bench south side of the run, and
having the hest D..A - Ssay<a~ rne eUuutfy VI Arg
prepared to furnish and build any amount OF Brick
at North or South Mcaregor in q superior manner.
We have Press fer making fine Brick for fronts
FRANK ALSIP BRO.
North McGregor, May IL, lS59m3s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

FARMERS TAKE NOTICE!
CLOVER, TIMOTHY AND
HUNGARIAN GRASS SEED,
A LsO a good assortment OF Garden and Field
"A Seeds, and Agricultural Implements for sale by
Robert Grant, successor to Grant Peck, the Agr
cultural Warehouse. directly opposite the Western
Hotel
McGregor, March goth, ls59n24tf
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
UOTTINGER a. HEINE,

vXyHOLEsALE aud itetail Druggists, Gnt.enoerg,
Nv Clayton county, Iowa, Dealers in all KINDS OF
Medicines Liauors, Wines, ratent Medicines Paints'
Glasware OIL Putty Dy estuiIs NC. Also, Groceries
of all kinds old at the lowest prices liL'u
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
WHOLE NO. 1873.

resigned myself to my fate, and, Sitting
a groan Of anguish, bowed my devoted heaet
to the inhiction.
"Sir, was once in love. Every man has
a grand passion once in his lifetime--whict
is the same as saying that the temple o.
wisdom is seldom reached till after long wan
dering in the paths Of folly, Every man has
his grand passion. l have had mine. Il
was Emma Poppet
"She was young, lovely, rich, and des.
perately enamored Of me. We exchanged
vows OF mutual affection and eternal fidel.
lty. She adored moonlight and the German
flute l wrote some sonnets to the one.
and got as far as will you love me then as
now?' on the other. Those were halcvon
days. But she had an elder sister, mar.
ried sister; and that sister had--a baby
Of course | professed tender regard 70,
that baby. and i must say that as general
tnlng 1t was baby Of uncommon decency
and good behaviour.
MY marriage with Emma was to take
place in few months. The day was not
absolutely fixed, but as matter of promi.
nent family interest and daily debate
urging, Emma modestly pleading for little
further time.
I'VE were at the Poppet's country place.
One summer afternoon the sisters must
needs take it into their heads to 20 down
to the cars and meet papa and mamma on
their return from an expedition to the city.
Baby's nurse was away-had holiday, in
fact. Baby was asleep. Never walked up
in less than two hours. The sisters would
not be gone one. Wouldn't keep an eve
fha d0rlinrp ond s<o la =. Il
Delighted to do it. Did it, and
was done.
"Of went Emma and her sister. I
brought my portfolio into the nursery, and
sat down to write. Had at least half
dozen letters to answer. Wrote on for half
an hour. Baby slept sweetly. Forgot
baby. Suddenly startled by an unearthly
squall. Looked around. Baby sitting bolt
upright in the cradle, red as boiled lobster,
and yelling in way not to be expected from
one Of its size. snatched it out and dan
died it. Then walked the floor with it.
Squall increasing momentarily. The day
was not excessively warm, baby excessively
in effect, from head to heel
wet through-not dry rag on it. Proba-
bly, wet with perspiration. Mopped its face
with my pocket-handkerchief Wet that
through. No pause or cessation to the
yells Found something square, and rub
bed the poor little devil down all over
Body red as beet. Recollected that pow
der was soother. Found the powder-puff
and box, and powdered baby all over
made it as white as miller. Hadn't the
least effect Quite the contrary-seemed
to increase the spasmodic determination Of
the animal to make all split again with vo-
cal gymnastics. Found complete change
of costume, from flannel band to sleeve
knots, and dressed the screech-owl from
top to toe. If l had put it on spit, and
dressed it with salt and pepper, it couldn't
have yelled more fiercely. All! a happy
idea struck me. One thing had overlook,
ed, and proceeded to rectify the omission
feverishly. Found something that looked
like it lying in the work-basket Clutched
it frantically, and put it on with Victoria
~,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

Business, beg leave TO inform the public that BY the
agency OF Messrs. Allen & Southmayd, all business
entrusted to will receive prompt and fhthful
attention, and be done on the most liberal terms
McGregor May 22d. 1s59m2 @. w. BROWNELt.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
EATON. -. ...., U. u fo'
EATON 4 POOLER,

NIEAR the steamboat and ferry Lano'nes, uu..."
~ h.ro iowa b. II. EvESLAGE Proprietor.
Large comfortable and well-furniShed stapn9s az
..ha I'D tot tha lASset1
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08
FAMILY SUPPLY TRADE,


While the countEyman will be SURE to rscsive for his
Trade the highest market price.
Ae1regcr, January ], ls59N
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

TO THE PUBLIC.
Storage, Forwarding and Commission

VuNHE undersigned having purchased the Warehouse
IL property Of Messrs. Tcabout 4 Olsen, and q
their successOrs in the
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-06-08

Advertising Agents may deduct oue-fourth rom any
blll or 410 and nth ffo any less sum thsn
>lO. ' -.
Busnsss notices in editorial columns, ten esats per
line. tHa -. .
Loaded notices and sdvsrtissmsnss h double col
umns, so per cent extra. ...
Legal advertisements at legal rates.
Deaths recorded FRBn--Obitusries at regular rates.
Business Cards at one dollar per line.
JoB paINrrNo neatly executed for PAY--Bianks a.
ways on hand. rsr ssss. .5z7z.sss E.sz.a "a Ina /
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-17

q and in the very face of political destruction
1t is the moral grandeur they eyinced
d that peculiarly finds honor. They were
faithful among the faithless, and the great
patriotic mass of the people have been
quick to recognize il. Ii already cherishe.
an homage which but anticipates the verdict
OF history oEcd sas3 sls.tT=U .K
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-09-17
Banking.

81 The Rdilrodd Record gives the following
, practical illustration of the mode by which
banks make their large dividends. u is Q
case which the plainest mind can compre-
: bend. 1t is evident that Banks make their
: chief profits out OF the credit which tho
: public grants to Banks rather than the credits
which they give TO the people. loi s'A' ia1i .
y IN order 20 understand something of the
mode in which banks make money, let US
I take a practical example. Banks get credit
4 for their circulation, new deposits, aud even
Z their stock and exchange; for ii may be, and
often is, that a part OF the stock Is paid for
in notes But supposing everything is paid
up let us see the course of bank operations
We have before us the returns OF Ohio
banks of 1857, and we take the Chillicothe
! bank as an example. -t '-.4~
This bank gets credit with the public for
1 S354, 279 of its own notes, and Sl7f, TAG OF
! other peoples's money on deposit. In other
words it gets credit for $500, ,025. It's capi-
tai is SO 000, and the whole amount OF
money at its command, is, therefore Sf76,
025, which Is three times IT'S osen capital. To
protect itself against sudden demands, il
keeps in gold and certain deposits, SILL
600; pays $40, 900 to the safety fund, and
holds $780, 900 more in real estate. Ii loan
ed $500, III to make profit on. A common
note, which is the form of the smallest loans,
bears 6 per cent, but bills of exchange bear
10 to IL per cent. II will be safe to say that
the bank received at least an average Of 3
per cent on all its loans.
This gives $3.50 income For expen-
ses, il will be large amount to say So, ,O0o.
1 The net profit of the bank on a capital OF
$3.50, 900 is $4,000, or 10 per cent. Now,
We know nothing of what dividend that
bank did declare, but we unhesitatingly say
it made per cent.-casual losses except
ed. In Ohio, banks have been very profita-
! ble. In that State banks are much restrict
ed in their issue of notes but still have IL
cense enough to make a large interest on
their capital, if they can keep their notes.
In Indiana the State Bank can circulate
two dollars for every one of her capital and
can have arSAiimitedemount of deposits
In that State the Branches have on loan
nearly three times their capital paid in, in
stead of double. .othe amount, as in Ohio.--
The profits Of the Indiana State Banks are
therefore, probably from 20 to 25 per cent.
on the amount of actual capital. b. .-