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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11
me Character OF Manlkind,

The Character OF Mankind.
JANuARY.-He who is born in this month
will be laborious, and lover of wine, but very
subject to infidelity he may too often forget
to pay his debts, and withal q fine singer.
The lady born in this month will be pref
ty prudent housewife, rather melancholy;
but yet good terspered.
FEBRUARY.-The man born in this month
will love money much, but the ladies more !;
he viii be stingy ut home but prodigal
abroad. The lady will be humane and affec-
tionate wife, and tender mother,
MARcH.-The man born in this month
win die poor. The lady will be jealous,
passionate chatterbox, somewhat given to
fighting, and in old age too fond Of the bot.
tie.
APRIL.-The man who has the misfortune
to be born in this month, will be subject to
maladies; he will travel to advantage, and
love the ladies to his disadvantagef-or he will
marry rich and handsome hciress who
will make hinl-what you no doubt all un-
derstand. The lady Of this month will be
tall and stout, with q little mouth, little
feet, less wit, but great talker, and withal
great liar.
MAY.--The man born in this month will
he handsome and amiable he will make his
wife happy. The lady viii be equally
blessed in every respect. .
JUNE.-The man Of this month will be of
small stature, passionately fond of women
and children, but will not be loved in re-
turn. The lady win be giddy personage
fond Of coffee; she will marry at the age
Of twenty-one, and will be fool at fctt5.
five.
JULY.-The man born in this month will
be perfect "hoot-a-toot," and will be used
up by coffee, women, and wine. He will
be publicly cowhided several times, and
die young. The lady will be o. K.-have
. big mouth, pug nose, and will be noted
for extreme piety and skill in the use of the
wash-board.
AUGUsT.-The man Of this month will be
courageous, and ambitious, but too apt to
cheat; he will have several maladies, and
two wives. The lady will be amiable and
twice married, but her second husband will
cause her to regret the first.
SEPrExBER.-He who is born in this
month will be strong, wise, and prudent,
but too easy with his wife, who viii cause
him great uneasiness. The lady will be
round-faced and fair-haired, witty, discreet,
and loved by her friends.
OcroBER-The man born in this month;
will have a handsome face, florid complex
ion, wicked in his youth, and always incon-
slant. He will promise one thing and do
another, and remain poor. The lady will
be pretty, little coquetish, and sometimes
a little too fond Of talking; she will have
two husbands, who will die of grief; she
will best know why.
NovExBR.-The man will have fine
face, and be gay deceiver. The lady Of
this month will be large, liberal, and full Of
novelty. g
DECExBER.-The man born in this month
will be good sort Of parsonage, though
passionate; he will devote himself to the
army and be betrayed by his wife. The
lady will be amiable and handsome, with .
good voice and well proportioned body;
She will be twice married and remain poor
but honest
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11

4 Psssr.-A story is told Of little boy in
Virginia, BY the 'knicke'becker.'
parents had made him familiar with the mar
rative portions of the Bible, to look 1t the
pictures. Coming TO the picture Of Daniel in
The Lions dem be gased at it few minutes
silently, ther running 70 his mother, broke
forth. In IN indignant tone:
Mother. this bible don't tell the TRUTH
why, my child. what makes you say so1'
why mother, didn't you read to me that
when Daniel was thrown into the den God
sa.s the lions mouths7 And zee here. they are
wide open.
The boy believed the picture. which be could
see. rather than the text which be could not
read.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11

He Had Him 1Heye.-A traveller once ar
rivedat a village inn after hard day b travel.
and being very tired. requested room to sleep
in. but the landlord said they were entirely
full: ana that i Was utterly impossible to acom.
modate hiti; that his wife had 70 sleep on sofa
and himself on the floor; but he would see
what his wife could do for him. The good wo.
man on being applied TO, said there Was
room which he might occupy provide he would
agree to the conditions, viz, to enter the room
late in the dark and leave il early in the morn.
ing, to prevent scandal, q the room was occu.
licd by lady. This he agreed to do About
two O'Clock in the morning an awful noise was
heard in the house, and our traveller was heard
tumbling heels over head down stairs. The land
lord on arriving at the spot. inquired what the
matter was the traveller calculated - soon %
be was able to speak:
"Oh. lord I that wsmanS dad
know that replied the landlord; "but
how did you fnd it out ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11

Enlgmas,
I'm wood, I'm iron, I'm steel, I'm bono,
I've got an eye and yet see none:
I'm large, Pm small, I'm thick, I'm thin,
And always found useful thing;
The Mariners use me much ut sea.
And watch me well both night and day:
To the housewife am valued thing.
Though | often do her fingers sting.
For my first part, the word means scant,
Supply vowel and consonant,
These parts put together and plain you'll see
The article claim to be. NJ.
McGREGoR, May I'd, 1859.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11
KENYON'S NEW
SKv.ucHT DAGUERREAN GALLERY.

nvER the Post once, NeGrsgor, b now open and
" ready Tor visitors Thankful for your liberal pat.
ronage during the past summer, am determined to
merit In the FUTURE by making such FIXTURES and at
such prices shall please ALL feel con6deut that
car do 90, having had ten years psaesiee sf the
Daguerreotypss, Ambsosypes, NslainOtypss, Ouiro-
types, Papyrotypes Photographs taken in one to ten
seconds at IS cents to 10 dollars. o. A. KENYON.
McGpcgoS Nov. II, ls5Snotf
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11

EGBERT HOTEL.
JOHN HOEY,
wso!::s!: e: SsScS aSs psaer y and s:,S Streets,

CHARLES 8. D. JONES.
Attorney at Law and Notary Public,
No. l, Corner Of Main ind Sixth Street.
Dubuque. Iowa.
Hon. Bernhart HEM, Hon. Thecphilus Parsons,
Fairfield, Iowa. Hon. Emory Washburn,
Hon. James NJ. Love, Law Faculty, Cambridge,
U. 8. District Judge, Mass.
Kcokuk, Iowa. Bernard q. Caul6eld,
Col. Robert Robinson. Atty, Chicago, III.
Middletowu, iowa. Hon. VIM. 3. Bodley,
Hon. Jno. McKson, q. g.. Louisville, Ky.
Dist. Atty, N. Y. City .Denoist, Shaw Co.,
Hon. John A. Dix, New Orleans, La.
..= N. Y. Clty. Hon. A. @. Penn,
Hon. James Campbsll, New Orleans, La
late p. NJ. Gen., Phila Hon. Revsrdy johnson,
Col. James Page, Phila Baltimore, Nd
Peter waples, Esq Phila. Col Louis v. Bogy,
L. A. Bsnoist & Co., 81. Louis, Mo.
Bankers, st. Louis, No. Hon. John =. Darby,
Hon. Joel Parker, st. Louis, Mo
81 Collections made and proceeds promptly remit
ted. (S51
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11

Evening Star.
Beautiful star In heaven so bright,
Ssftly falls thy silver light,
As thou movest from snrth afar.
Star Of the evening" beautiful star,
Beautiful star, beautiful star,
Star Of the evening,
Beautiful, beautiful star.
In fancy's eye thou seemest to say,
Follow me-come from earth away,
Upward thy spirits pinions try,
TO realms Of love beyond the sky.
Beautiful star, ETC., ete.
Shine on! oh, star Of love divine,
And may our souls around the twine,
As thou newest from earth afar,
Star of the twilight-beautifal star.
Beautiful star, ETC., etc.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11
Selett @netrv.
THE PLAGUE OF A BABY.
I've got little baby, sir,

THE PLAGUE OF A BADY.
I've got little baby, sir,
And happy should be
II twsre not for the trouble, Or,
That baby is to me.
once could pas, my time ct home,
While everything was still;
But now there's always something wrong,
Or ba5y's dreadful ~.
Andis for quistuds and psaes,
pass an hour away,
You'd think, when got back again,
Tho devil was 70 pay.
And IL I, sick with worriment,
90 on harmless ffolic, .-.
~ wife she'd get her tantsuns sp, .z.
~ baby gets tie eAeste. So
-asmsdnlght, shivering I must dt
And hold 1t on my lap,
While wife prepares . Ore, and makes
The little monsters pspi
And when I'm In most need Of rest, ...
IT'S sure to be the worse;
And all the longer must play
The part Of patient nurse.
Sure, ne'er was mortal man before
Bssst with all my ills; . .
And, worst Of all, this mighty toll
Has given me the chills.
OF then my friend take good advice
Don't lay Il on the shelf
Be vel! content with what you have,
And baby Be yourself.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11
COIL! COIL!

To the public and consumers Of Coal generally.
would respectfully that have recently e..
tablished Coal yard at Prairie du Chen where will
be kept hand . supply Of Illinois Pennsylvania
Coa-Ordszs respectfully solicited and tho public
m be assured that 1t shall be my cndeavor to give
satisfaction In regard to quality, price and attention
Once end yard Lower Town, below the Ferry Land.
n Sltf II. +. AVERILL
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11

A NJ RIGA HOU Sc,
P. KANE e. SONS, Proprtstors.
rHAvING made many alterations and improve
ulents In the above Iouse aud refurnishcd with
Furniture throughout and owing to the low price
Of Provisions and the very liberal patronage bestowed
upon this House 1t present have reduced the Price
Of BOARD to 81 per day.
We can assure tho public that the accommodations
Of the American shall not be surpassed BY any House
In the city.
Milwaukee, July IL, lS53n73f
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-05-11
o. 80 McGREGOR IOWA. WEDNESDAY, MAY H. 1859.

. well regulated lodge Of Oddfellows, mur-
derer, robber or traitor to his country. In
my judgment it is not in the power of human
nature long to resist the law of human
kindness. 1t has been found adequate to
subdue the most ferocious tiger, to disarm
the savage hyena, why doubt its efficacy to
subdue man. If am correct in my esti-
mate of the power of kindness over the
human mind, then Arnold's treachery to his
country and humanity itself, would have
been an impossibility, had he been MEM
Der Of well regulated lodge of Oddfellows
from early manhood, He imagined or
pretended to imagine that his country had
treated him badly, but had he been men,
Der Of an association numbering hundreds
of thousands, united upon the single idea
Of kindness, ninetenths of whom would have
laid down their lives rather than he should
hAjniused- -xnons6allzA hla tnaacharx- -tnthen
and their country would have been IN i'm
possibility.
When we claim for our Order those quail
tiles which tend to prevent evil in society or
the state, we think We claim no more than
our equitable due. 1t operates a = power
full conservator Of the morals Of young men.
When in the lodge they are removed from
the conviviality Of the flowing goblet, and
the seductive pleasures of the gaming table.
When out of the lodge they are near some
older brother who cautions them upon the
least appearance Of danger. tits an admir-
able school for the cultivation of the graces
Of true gentleman, the fitting of man for
the duties devolving upon the head of q
family, and as member of the community
generally. Its tendencies are to develop
those fine social feelings that are an honor
to our nature. Itinculcates morality by the
most practical lessons, teaches friendship
and affection, excludes all discussions of an
exciting partisan or sectarian character Its
axioms and notices are acceptable to the
moral, benevolent and charitable.
A well regulated Lodge of Oddfellows is
one of the tittest places for the training of
men in parliamentary practice and usage
Our system of parliamentary law is the
same used in all deliberative bodies; sim
plified, but still embodying all that is neces-
sary to the government Of any deliberative
body. When I had the honor to preside
over the House Of Representatives of this
State, was struck in the outset by the fact
that certain members of that body, never
before in public life, and now professional
men, were much better posted in parliamen.
tary practice than other members ADLER than
themselves who, to some extent, were public
men; the reason was soon manifest to me.
They were old Oddfellows, and in their sew
eral lodges had qualified themselves, so far
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-19
WHAT IS TIRE SON !..WlIO ARE
TRAIfORSe

Two generations have elapsed since the
treason Of Burr brought home to the pub.
lie mind al active sentiment Of what con-
stitntrs treason, aud who are traitors and
living under free government. about
which every citizen Is at liberty to say
wha, he pIeases, when he pleases aud
where he phases, the treason at Harper's
Ferry fell 1t first upon blunted seuse in
the public mind as to what that henious
crime against the highest Interests Of So
ciety really is.
But the people are beginning to waken
to sense Of the true depth and bearing
Of the treasonable abolition conspiracy
and invasion OF Brown and his Northern
eo-traitors, and look to the admnistra-
ton of Mr.. Buchanan to defend the prn-
ciples Of society, and the very tounda
tons Of government among US, by bring.
ing every one OF the parties implicated to
the bar Of justice. The Constitution of
the United States defines this highest
crime agains, society, in these words:
"Treason against the United States
shall consis, only in lsvying war against
them, or in adhering to their esemies,
giving them aid and comfort
This has been further defined by the ju.
dietary, in several decisions bearing upon
the point in question, in the following
clear and distinct terms:
ITO constitute q levying Of war there
must be All asseInbage Of persons for the
purpose OF carrying into effect, by force,
\ reasonable purpose.-Erpartc BalIman,
I Cranch, 70.
treason against the United States, there
should be conspiracy TO resist, generally
aud publicly, by force, and an actual re-
distance BY force, or by Intimidation of
numbers. against a law Of the United
States United States vs.. Han~ay, 2
Wallace, j., l39.
Where war is levied, all those who
take any part in it, however minute or
however remote from the scene of action,
and who arc actually ieagued in the gen
eral conspiracy, are regarded as traitors.
-EIpdrte Ballnan, 4 Cranch. 75."
Here we have the law Of treason, and
Who are traitors, clearly defined. So ac-
customed have thousands Of onr citizens
become 20 sit under aud follow the "high
er law teachings Of factious demagogues,
that they have forgotten their paramount
duty to their county. and the power which
society must WELD for the maintenance OF
its own existence. Seward, Chase, Wade,
Wilson, Giddings. Gerrit Smith, Greeley,
Howe, Sanborn, and numerous other &C
cersories before the fact, are, equally with
John Brown amensb BILE to the law, and il
il The duty Of evcrv branch Of the gov.
ernm.nt to defend tn. majesty Of the law.
-Nen York Herald.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-19
THE MAYNARD RIFLE.

Porter's Spirit Of the Times-good su.
thority in such matters-says:
The Maynard Rife will compare lin
shooting With any target gun. and will
shoot much farther. Sportsmen will see
the advantages Of the Maynard Rife when
they consider that the barrel alone Of most
target rides weigh from fifteen 70 twenty
pounds, while the entire rife Of Maynard
weighs bus six pounds; that the latter Re-
quires less than half The powder for the
same weight Of bullet at any Rivan dis.
tance, yet gives m IRE than double the pen.
etrstion. It 10 curious to see what the
science Of mathematics. skillfuIly and ar
tistically applied, has done in the May
nasdirife for the luxury no less than i,he
success Of the sportsman. Whether on
foot Or mounted, at rest or full speed, this
rife IS used with the greatest facility, and
may be loaded aud fred ten times min-
ute under circumstances where an ordina-
~ rifle would be mere incumbrance.-
No Increase in size or weight is required
in the rifle for the largest game, bears.
panthers, or buffaloes; and it is SO small
that incredible ss it may seem, it may be
slupg under the coat and carried thus con-
vcnien,ly and out Of sight, yet ready for
use in a moment.
Any number Of shots may be fred with
out cleaning the rife. The ammunition, be.
ing absolutely water proof, is in perfect
order in any kind of weather; is handled
with the utmos. facility even in thick
leather gloves, and the gun primes itself
infallibly.
Such is the astonishing range and sccu-
racy of this rifle that one Of the most sue
cessful target shooters Of the country. Mr.
Bradley of New York, has adopted it as
his target rife. aud has embarked his
means and skill in its use and introduc.
tion. From all quarters commenda;ions
of this gun are received from those who
have used it, generally accompanied By
orders for rifles for other parties
Already several orders for these rife. for
Lord Ranstock and other sporting gentle
men have been filled. aud the arm is at
tracing the serious attention OF the Vol
unteer Rife Clubs" in England is per-
feet safety in unskillci hands and the sim
p!Ici.y OF its operation being not the least
of its recommendations. while the extra
barrel for shot renders the gun peculiarly
suited to The bird shooting Of that coun.
try.
We scarcely need add that such a weap.
on has not failed to attrac, the notice Of
our Government, and that hundreds of
these rifles have already been furnished to
our troops to take the place Of the old
fashioned arm. so heavy. inconvenient and
unsafe AZ to be the curse Of the soldier.
while it was inefficient at any distance
within which an Indian would show him
salf
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-19
VCLG ARISM REFINED.

Vulgar-Take the rag off from the
bnsh.
Refned-Removing the dilapiialed lin.
Ell from off the infant,ie tree.
Enlgar-Money makes the pot boil
Rehned-The precious metal causes the
eanldron TO eiiervesce.
Nulgar-Money makes the mare 20.
Rehned-Ihe circulating medium com.
peis the female nag to absqua,ulate.
Nulgar-A fool aud his money i. soon
parted.
Reiined-The partnership existing be-
tween n simple one anl his small change
speeily dissolved.
NuIgar-W hat il bred in the bone can
not come on, OF the flesh.
Rehned-That which is matured in tho
osslfied substance cannot emi=ate from
the carnous man.
NuIgar--T Fell tho truth and shame the
devil.
Refned-Proclaim what is ver.cious
and cause Diabolus to blush.
Nulgar--Each dog has his day.
Retined-Each masculine Of the canine
species is entitled to the possession of Quo
dinrnal revolution of the earth.
Nn'gar-Does your anxious mother
know vou are out
Rehned--ls your solici,ous maternal
guardian aware that her offspring is
abroad?
Nulsar-lt is hard to spoil rotten egg.
Refned-lt is impossible to injure the
production of n feminine fowl, which by
tim" has lost its pristine flavor.
VnlGar-ln pigs eye.
Refned-Inestinr in a swine's opt;c.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-19
BANKING
-AND-- ...H- "a. .
AGENCY OFFICE
--0F-
G T. o R G II w f A II E.
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

COLLECTIONS msds and reinitted nj current rates
~ Vi Exchange--Money insested--Psrticulsr at.
tsnton given TO the payment Of Taxes and location
OF Laud Warrants. All orders nnected with Gen
ersl Banking eency aud Collection business will
ceive prompt and accurate attention.
will enter Government Lands in Iowa or Nebras-
ks for the following f.es:-Nith gold, five per cent.
tor locating 100 land VT, $40; land Office tses 81
- 1aU g:
10 a. !.
20 8;
N. b. Ali locations made by NE ars upon lands ss
leesed by reliable surveyor from personal insp-c
toa. @
charge for the purchase and sale of Real Estate,
loaniBs money upon r;ai estate secnfity per cent
Ry p.rmisson frefer to the following parties with
whom have done business:
Park Hsnx, New York city. ar.. ..
Nessrs. ktssam Il Taylor. N. Y. City. a.M
knsuth Naci,,d b kuhne, do ..... ..e.
Spencer. villa a Co.. Boston.
thls. Camb!os a Co.. Philadelphia.
Clark. Bros. Co.. Sc. Louis.
". ". Barksdsie 4 Co. do
Nacklot 4 Gorbin. Davenport. Iowa.
Markell. Barrow Co.. Dubuque. Iowa.
F. @. AdsnDs, Esq, Chicago.
r. Dnment. Esi. Indianapolis, Indiana,
]. g. lash. Esl Salem. n. Z. 5E.-
Bank OF Seneca Falls. Seneca Falls NJ
Wsar.. Carpenter 4 Co. Cedar kxpids, Iowa.
August 1859.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-11-19
HAD 'EM NJ At LAST.

A young man from the rural districts
went to the post. office the other day, with
a bank note for dollars worth Of stamps.
lie WAS told that paper money was not
received. He went for Spanish quarters.
:" We don't receive them noS,' said the
attendant "tor more than twenty cents
apiece. .....
The countryman thought Uncle Sam
was mighty particular, so he wsnt and oh.
tanned dollars worth Of c,ppers.
Now" said he on returning to the
office, aud laying down his pile in the
window OF the delivery, Il guess | can
suit ye."
The man inside looked a. the display OF
copper and cody replied;
We never take more than three cents
ia copper at any one timc-it is not legal
tender above ,uat sum-
The coun,rymau looked at the composed
official for the space Of minute without
stirring, and then spoke ont:
Look here. YOU -aiut you almighty
kind OF particular, for fellows backed up
ia such jail II. this ere You don't
take only three cents # copper at a time,
MY wei, 'neH, p'Ne YOU give me
three cents worth OF stamps nyhew."
The official very politely cut him of a
single stamp and passed it out, for which
the countryman laid d,wn three CENTS
He was about to pass away, when tho latter
cried out:
Look here. you that ere's one time
Now pose rou give me three cents worth
more on EN-
Uncle Sans clerk was not slow in dis
covering he had CAUGHT Tartar. lie
turned back 10 the windnw and asked:
"how many copp.rs have you got p
swell aaaat aiuety'seven OF em- = had
q hundred of 'em when | hegas."
!" Pass them IN was the grun reply.
'Pass ont your stamps fast. aud then |
will bet | reckon YOU dout catch me
again
The stamps were passed ont aad the
c0ppers haelcd over, mhen the country.
man went T, saying:
81 snasa bnoausa fsllsr hollis Office
under Uncle Sam he think. he's snarter
than all eraAinu bat CUES, they l.rn. /
sumahus that time.