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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

We would invite the attention OF readers to the
new "AeUE CURB" advertised in our columns. II is
suet a h.
N It's enfcacy, and we have learned from reliable
sources its virtues will sustain the fullest expecta
eus Citizens ofthe can sustain their fullest ex-
pectations Citizens Of the fail to appre-
preciate the paramount value Of them, OF safe and
certain remedy for this affecting diAtemper without
either Quinne or minerals, and consequently without
injury to the constitutional health. We have more
than ord nary satisfaction in proclaming this remedy
because convinced 1t will answer crying want
among U.S. and to relieve great amount Of suf
ferng. Republican, WARSAW, Ind
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

Cash. 60
The Editor of the Winona Democrat has tried
the credit system till he almost processes bank
ruptcy and now he declares that CASH alone
will buy his paper or his columns. If We do
not get good deal Of money in the course OF
a month we shall think this is hard-hearted
world. Our 4th.Volume will soon commence
and great many of our subscribers are yet in
arrears on Vol. Sd. The past year has been q
rough one on business generally and particular
ly on newspapers we have got in debt by strain.
ing every nerve to issue the Times promptly
we work faithfully every week to give variety
and life to our columns and we confidently ex.
pect that our slowest friends will come forward
now and receive the printers absolution from
debt.
This notice is meant for those who have not
thought of paying US since October ls5e-all
others are invited to reflect seriously on the ne
cessity which prompts Us occasionally to sug
gest settlement Of their subscriptions.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

McGregor Poet Once.
MAILS leaving the McGregor Post ONCE, will close 1t
the following specified times until farther notice.
WEST UNION, daily, at 6:45, A. N.
DEcoRAH, Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Saturdays, ut
7:15, A. NJ.
WISCONSIN,, and Up-River, daily, At $3.50, r. n.
CHICAGO, and Eastern, at 1880, r n.
A. p. RICHARDSON, Post Master. .
McGrcgor, July q, 1859.
N. B.--PersOns desiring the Of Boxes at the
Office, will attend to paying for them quarterly, in
Advance. Hostages on Newspapers, are required in
public will attend to It rates at the end the quar-
ter, will be charged double, rs required by Law.
r. HAMMERS, Assr p. N.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

FAYETTE REvIEw-JUD HALE's name has
fallen out of the Editorial head Of this paper
and Cooke alone is responsible for its articles
If there was any reference to the change it has
escaped our notice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

DEcLlNEs.-We call attention to the card of
John r. Stoncman, Esq. He writes to suit US
exactly Office hunting is the bane of the Re-
public, and we are glad to see men who are
worthy of position, modest enough to decline
while the fever RACES SO extensively among the
patriots. The concluding sentence in Stone
mans letter is pretty significant on the ques.
ton Of sectional agitation.
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BULLS HEAD HOTEL.
BIZ w. J.. PAUL,

This Pubic House Is about six miles west Of Mo.
0regor, on the Monona road. 1t was built by the
present Proprietor, and has acquired the reputation
Of being one OF the best Hotels In the west Every
effort will be made to merit public patronage.
sept. !, 1S59yl
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

OBEDIENCE TO LAw-Some Of our opponents
are nightly shocked because Gen. Dodge in re-
ply to question said that he "would obey the
Laws of his country in the case of Fugitive
Slave as in every thing else" Mr. HAYWOOD
positively said ho "would not" Now if obedi-
ence to Law is cause of condemnation in q
citizen Of Iowa and refusal to obey is esteem
ed merit we can readily decide who ought
to be Governor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
County Conventions.

On Wednesday next, the Democratic Convention
will assemble at Garnsvillo. We have advice TO
give the Del eRstes. II after series OF defeats To-
years in Clayton county, they have not learned the
lessons Of harmony and Cancellation, It Is too late
now to impress II upon them. The show for Demo-
cratic candidate not very extravagant ut best. and
that show will vanish entirely, If every man In the
party wants to be candidate. Care must be taken
that large townships do not too much in dis
tributing the candidates It Is easy to nominate a
favoritc but not easy to elect We hope that both
parties will nominate good tickets and then in either
case, will have good officers.
The Republican Convention takes place tomorrow,
eptember 1st.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

NOTICE is hereby given, that a DEMOCRATIC Con-
vENrroN will be held at GARNAVILLO In the
sounsy OF clayon on Wednesday the sh day Of
of nominating State Senator two Represent
and county officers aud to transact such other bust
may be brought before the convention
The ratio of representation from each township in
the county, will be "a follows: Delegate for every
twenty i've Democratic votes, and tor every frac-
ton OF more than half that number; each township
heng entitled to Delegate. The ratio being based
upon the Democratic vote cast for Douglas in 1858.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

Now Paper.
A. J. FELT, formerly Of the Bradford News, and
Z. II. CAMPBELL, Of Illinois, have formed partner
ship in the Printing business, and are about to issue
a seven column Democratic paper At Deco, al, Iowa
Esteeming Felt to possess the best editorial talent In
the State, and knowing that Campbell cannot be ex.
cecd Printer expect to one Of tho spicicst
and handsomest sheets West Of the Mississippi
Don't blush, ANDY!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
The Railroad.


A writer in the Bradford Neps gets up a
good article on the importance to this section
of the State of the MEG. r. R., and threatens
us with humiliation If we do not complete our
road before the Cedar Valley Branch of the
Chicago and Nebraska r. r. is finishcd-the
writer also promises destruction to Dubuque
unless she wakes up and pushes forward that
d. & P. r. Road.
We believe with the writer that Alamakee
Fayette, Winnisheik, Howard, Mitchell, Han
cock, Floyd, Kossuth, Winnebago, Worth, Ger
70 Gordo, Chickasaw, and dozen other coun.
tics west, cas- we'll rs half dozen or more
of the southern counties of Minnesota, arc
naturally tributary to McGregor but if there
were 100 counties tributary to our thriving city,
we could not be in shape, just now, to push
that Railway right along, and no amount Of
scolding will do any good. Money for such
large work is almighty tight, and nothing but a
general looseness in financial matters will lei
us out 1t il run,ored that offers have been
made by parties interested in the NJ. T. M.
Road, to purchase half or two.thirds the in
SeicSs VI ATcSiucus AHONrSoN, VI SiAC 1'ACO
Road, upon condition that the surveys beyond
the summit shall 60 for nothing, and that he
declines to sell unless Clermont be retained al
point. We do not know If this is true, but
it is not probable that SO good business man
as SACK" is will lend q hand to destroy the
town in which the greater part of his village
interest 10 invested.
This Road will move along as steadily al
times will allow, and when done, it will be out
of debt.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
MARRIED.
DIED..

On the Goth Of August, at Garnavilo Iowa, by Rev.
L. P. Mathews, Mr.. GKoRcs W. OLMsr1AD, TO Miss
A. ELIZA ALLEN. ....
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
ilvvaukee and uis.l.sippi Railroad.
&c See third page for --latest and othc
reading matter.
Democratic Meeting.
The Democrats of MENpoN TOWNSHIP, are request

The Democrats of MENDoN TOWNSHIP, are request
I'D to meet at
JONES & BASES HALL, on SATURDAY EVENING
Next, at hapast O'clock to appoint Dels gates to
the County Nominating Convention Of the eth OF
September, to appoint Township Committee, &C., &c
All who design voting the Democratic Ticket, are
respectfully invited attend and participate in the
proceedings. BY order OF the
Aug. 81, 1859. COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

GONE EAsr-Frank Hannahs and Mr.. Brad.
ley are now at the East, laying in supplies for
the Fall Trade. Cook, Flanders, Dearborn,
and several others, will leaye in short time for
the same nurpOse ....--
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE, ia
Enquire OF the subscriber. S:S
WILLIAM r. LATHAM.
McGregor, Iowa, August IA, lS59tf
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

So The great strengthening and tonic medicine ID
Hoegand's German Bittcvs II gives you IN appetite
it makes you feel WELL it cures the Dyspepsia and dis
arising from q dsordered stomach For sale by
druggists every where at rs ccnts per bottle l5Ow1
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
The same purpose.

FAlRBANK's ScALEs-G. G. COVE has receiv-
ed the Agency for the sale of these most valu-
able scales. Mr.. Cone is now under seei9h to
fill orders. 1t is possible one of them without
might be used to balance q ledger.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

KEEP IT BEFORE THE PEorLE,-That Iowa
Democracy, by endorsing the Cincinnati Plat
form, have avowed themselves in favor of a
Slaoe Code for the Territorics.-C2inton Co.
Standard
KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEorLE,-That the ed
itor of the Standard deliberately states what
he knows to be false.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Have you got Amy 7

THE undersigned hereby gives notice that no will
take
La Crosse and La Crescent Money,
At PAR, till further notice. +. d. TERRY.
McGregor, Sept. !, 1S59H
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

against using Pills while
in that condition, As the
proprietor assumes nc
Responsibility after the
) above admonitiOn, al.
though their mildnesf
: would prevent any Injury
: to health otherwise,
these Pills are recon.
! mended. Directions &C
] toasaaAPA.yAsAY eScaA boz.
3 Price. 81.
: N. B.-Ask for DR.. Du.
ponco's Golden Pills. See
Z signature on every box
] You then obtain . Pill
Z you may degend upon.
Ladies' by inclosing one
Z Dollar by mail to either
: of the agents below, car
have the Pills sent icon.
ndentially) to any part o.
1.-THE country.
, l. Co., McGregor.
o., 124 Lake-St., Chicago.
ern States, also dealers IL
ceuera11v f1l6v11
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

RUNAwAYs.-A team took fright, on Satur-
day last, in front of Merrill e. Banar's store,
and ran like blazes to the American barn with
out doing any injury beyond frightening every
body. Is there no way to compel men to fasten
their horses securely, or must the children in
the street be liable to death from runaways,
simply to accommodate the laziness of negli-
gent driver? City DaGdies, what say you
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

bOOO THE SUBSCRIBERS WISH TO EMPLOY
SpCOU an active reliable man in each section Of
the State to travel and take orders for
SEGARs AND TOBACCO,
by samples Will pay q salary of 5000 to $500 per
year payable monthly For samples and particulars
apply to, address, inclosng stamp for return
postage. CARY & SMITH,
l50w5 Tobacconists
3l2 Pearl street, New York.
D19so1ut
TIME co-partnership heretofore existing between
i Scott Wright In the Hotel business Il this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All the accounts OF
the firm will be settled by John +. Wright. at the
American House. GEO. l.. SCOTT,
McGregor, Aug "a, lS59w2 JOHN r. WRIGHT.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31

MusIc.-Our admiration for music leads us
frequently to hear the McGregor Choir, and
whether they will esteem US competent to
judge or not, we are resolved to say that no
body of singers of equal numbers ever impress.
ed us so favorably with tho harmony of song.
With Mr.. B--n rs the Pianist or Thalberg of
the Choir, Mr.. &c as leader, Miss &c,
Miss Hid, Mrs. B--n, Mrs. SIT, and Mrs.
RI, as alto and soprano singers, and those
good looking young gentlemen in the basso,
there is nothing surprising in the fact that very
superior music is got up. We have heard a
great many choirs sing. but if we are not alto
gether partial judge, our ears have never
been SO delighted as they are with the enun-
citation, the life and the harmony Of execution
which distinguishes our own McGregor Choir.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-08-31
COM M E X CHA i.
Mcaregor Wholesale Market.

WEDNESDAY, August 81, 1859.
[Cor,ectcd meskly BY HOFFMA " BENTONa CO.,
Wholesale Grocers and Druggists.l
Exchange on n Y buy'g Selling rates.. q
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07
Death of Ex-Governor Ransom.

We chad been in hopes TO be able to give
our readers the particulars of the last i'll
ness and death of Gov. Ransom in our
present issue, but we have not been able
to obtain them. The general regret ex-
pressed by our people at the death of our
former fellow citizen shows how much he
had won their esteem as man and a
neighbor.
In these latter relations We know of 10
one amongst us who has made a more
favorable and lasting impression on the
hearts of our citizens. In the various
public stations which he filled, as Judge,
Governor, Legislator, Land Officer, &c,
even his political opponents always award
ed him the need of strict integrity and
patriotic purpose. His last efforts among
us were to increase the growth and busi-
ness of our town by plankroad communi-
cations with important neighboring points,
in which he invested nearly all his private
means, and by which, through untoward
circumstances, not attributable to him, he
lost almost, if not quite, his all of earth
ly goods. His latter days were there
fore clouded, and he went from among us
broken in spirit, and with deep regret at
leaving the place for whose prosperity he
had sacrificed so much and whose fame
and beauty he loved so well. In Kansas
he was destined to be disturbed with the
turbulence that distracted that unhappy
Territory, and to be subject to constant
dread, both in his own behalf and that
of his family. We hope soon TO learn
the particulars of his sickness and death.
And in the meantime we can only join in
the universal prayer filling the hearts of
our people who knew him, "Peace; and
may JOY in his new home compensate for
the sorrows that were too amply dealt out
n that below"
Kalamazoo Gazette, Nov. 25.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07
INSANITY OF GERRIT SMITH.

This gentleman is now an inmate Of
the Insane-Asylum at Utica. He was
taken there by his friends. The Fee.
ming Journal says:
Some thirty years ago, then young
man Of great promise, buoyant in spirits
and looking at the bright side Of all the
scenery of life, he was an unsuccessful
candidate for the State Senate. That
disappointment disturbed the heretofore
seven tenor of his way" and tinged the
future of his whole life. He looked less
hopefully upon men and things. He be-
came, as he believed, philanthropist, but
it was the philanthropy less of charity
than of force. From an ardent Coloni-
zationist, he became an ultra Abolition
ist; and his persuasive zeal for temper
ance changed to coercive measures in ia
vor of prohibition. Of his ample fortune,
he dispensed, in aid of Abolitionism and
temperance, with more liberality than
wisdom. Both his perverted talents and
his misapplied money injured the objects
he sought to promote.
Mr.. Smith has lived for nearly thirty
years in state Of political halucination.
The delusion eliminated last year, when
greatly excited, he devoted his time and
money to canvass, which he believed
was to result in his election rs Governor,
while every other person in the State
knew that he was wasting his strength
and his means. That disappointment
left him too well prepared, in body and
mind, for the shock which has overthrown
his too long unbalanced intellect.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07
[0riginal.l
THE "NARROwS"-A WORD TO BOYS

Boys have great desire to know some
thing of their future. Hence, in conver-
sation with their juvenile companions we
often overhear them uttering, "when |
get TO be man." l intend TO do this
manly act, or that praiseworthy deed.
But when that earnestly desired period
arrives, and they emerge into that new
stage of existence, when, with firm re-
lance on their own abilities, they become
capable of buying, selling and owning in
their own behalf, the nebie plans Of boy
hood are forgotten; the good resolutions
of doing something great and noble, above
their fellows, are no longer remembered; {;
and they live, act and move like Others
about them; or, instead of being exam
pies of true kindness, gentleness, noble
ness and greatness, they are universally
regarded with Indifference or adherence.
Now, boys, how is it9 How is il that
you often find good boys transformed in
to bad men, while boys you once shun-
ned and looked upon as living statues Of
mischief and ill-devesd fun, of meanness,
deception and cowardice, become useful
and honored men? Here's the secret.
The class of boys first named made ship
wreck of themselves in the Narrows'-
place through which all juveniles have
to pass-not knowing all the shoals,
quicksands and rocks that impede their
course along the tortuous channel, while
those of the second class, having been par
ticularly warned, counseled and advised,
and true chart of the dangerous passes
laid before them, worked their little bark
skillfally and safely through, leaving be-
hind them their i'll name, juvenile follies,
and boyish inexperiences, and emerges
new creatures into new life.
Now, boys, beware of the " Narrows."
When you begin to think you know bet
Ter than your parents what is best for you
TO do or leave undone, and feel determin-
ed to have your own way, despite the
good advice of your parents, you are ap-
proaching the dangerous "Narrows" Of
your life. Bewarel Many young man
on the gallows has been forced to confess
that disobedence to his parents was the
first step to course Of crime that led
him to felon's doom.
In those "Narows" you will find many
channels; some of them present very
alluring appearance, whose banks are fine
ly shaded and ornamented with beautiful
evergreens and flowers, it may be in ap-
earance, but underneath the surface exist
the most dangerous rocks and shoals.
One of them may be denominated Intem-
perance. Now, no youth of fifteen sum
mers ever dreamed, in his gloomiest hours,
of one day becoming apoor, afflicted inc.
briate, Stunned and despiscd by all good
men; but just as he arrives at the " Mar.
rows he will find plenty Of those of his
own age, and with shame we speak IL
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07
Ailegnn, Muskegon and Traverse bay
State Road.

The survey of this Road is completed.
On Saturday last, Commissioner ID. g.
Henderson, accompanied by the Survey
or, Col. Elisha Mix, and Staff, arrived in.
Traverse City, having completed their
work to this place, which is the North
ern terminus Of the Road.
From Manistee north. the ronie ;s he.
tween Ranges l5 and l6, aud then an
giles N. 23 deg. E. about 3s miles to sec
ton corners 2 and 3, 10 and IL, in Town
"a North of Range l3 West; then fol-
lows section line East eleven miles to
Traverse City, where it terminates, on
Washington street.
Col. Mix informs us that Nature never
formed better route for the construction
of road: In the entire distance from
Manistee to Traverse City, over fifty
miles, there is only about one mile of
marsh or swampy ground, and this occurs
at the crossings of small streams in four
different places, about quarter of mile
at each place. He is fairly enrapturod
with the country this side of Manistee,
and says that that between the Betsie
River and Traverse City cannot be ex-
celled as an agricultural country We
will not pretend to paint it in as glow
ing colors as he does, lest our readers
should charge us with romancing; but we
do really wish that they could hear Col.
Mix describe it.
The soil is mostly dark sandy loam,
covered with hard maple, beech, rock elm
and Eastwood, Of large, thrifty growth.
He says that it was no uncommon thing
to see Eastwood trees four feet in dame
ter. The land is gently undulating, and
bountifully watered with springs, rivulets
and brooks, rs clear as crystal. In short,
he says that there is nothing wanting but
the labor of man 10 make it the best ag-
ricultural region he ever saw; and that
when this Road is opened, every quarter
section on and in the vicinity of the line
Of it, will be settled and improved.
We wish that Horace Greeley could
hear Surveyor Mix talk for half an hour
about Northern Michigan, and the Grand
Traverse country especially. 1t might in
duce him to recall some of the harsh and
unjust words he has uttered against il.
Traverse Herald, 18th ult.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07

PLASTER OF PARIS DIscovERY.-We
have been presented with samples from a
bed of plaster Of Paris, or gypsum, which
has been discovered few miles south of
Owosso, in the township of Victor, on
the line of Amboy, Lansing and Owosso
Railroad. 1t was found in n cut through
a slight ridge, some fifteen feet below the
surface, and, to all appearances, is of a
quality equal to the famous Grand Rap
ids plaster, and pronounced so by a gen
tleman connected with the beds at that
place. Immediate steps will be taken to
test its quality beyond all peradventure,
as well as the extent Of the deposits.
TOwosso American, Nov. 26.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07
kalamazoo Gazette, Nov. 25.

CoURTEsY-No woman can be lady
who would wound or mortify another
No matter how beautiful, how refined,
how cultivated she may be, she is in real
ity coarse, and the innate vulgarity of her
nature manifests itself here. Uniformly
kind, courteous and polite treatment of all
persons is one mark of true woman, and
of true man also.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1859-12-07
The Printers Consolation.
ell me We gentle winds,

Tell me ye gentle winds,
That round my pathway play,
Is there no place on earth
Where printers get their payi
The whispering breeze went by
With accents filed with woej
A voice borne on the sorrowing air,
In sadness answered "No."
Tell me ye flowing streams,
That smoothly glide along,
Is there no cherished place,
Where printers meet no wrong
The gentle brook replied,
In murmurs soft and low
And winding on its verdant way,
1t merely answered "No."
Tell me We murky clouds
Now rising in the west
Is there upon the globe,
One spot by printers blest?
The flashing clouds outspoke
With an indignant glow
A voice that filled the earth with awe
In thunder answered "No."
Tell me, hard hearted man,
Withholding day by day.
Is there no honor in thy breast,
The printers bill to pay2
Unanswering turns he round
How plain his actions show;
An uttered oath capped sound is heard,
His actions answer "No."
Tell me ye gentle nymphs,
Who bless life's pathway through,
Is there no sacred shrine
Where printers get their due2
A mantling blush her cheek diffused,
A sweeter grace to impart,
And with responsive sigh replied,
otis found in woman's heart"
Tell me, angelic hosts,
Ye messengers Of love,
Shall suffering printers here below
Have no redress above?
The angel bands replied
''To us is knowledge given
Delinquents on the printers books,
Can never enter heaven"