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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-11-14

PikesS Peak. e-zef@s.ts4r1..-a7H
"Jim" Brooks of Ossian, passed through
this place on the day of election on his
way home from the Peak. He looked first
rate, had pocket full Of rocks and made
himself at home among his numerous ac-
quaintances here. Brooks had nearly $500
in coarse gold in one purse; one specimen
weighed sos, and several others from 8 to
to $50. It was very exciting grarel to look
at. Mr.. B. in consideration of our inabili-
ty to 60 to the Peak and get rich, gave us a
handsome chunk Of the precious as re-
mcmbrancc. May he bring home wagon
load of it when he goes again.
We are indebted also to our excellent
friend 10. s. WILSON, formerly of McGre-
gor, for several presents, delivered BY the
hands of H. S. Granger, Esq One o.
these curiosities (here) is mountain
cactus; another is Rocky Mountain Juni
per or Spruce, we don't know which the
other is specimen Of Quartz impregnated
generally with Barytes of Iron and family
with gold and silver. This last curiosity
can be seen at French's
Mr.. Wilson has our gratitude for the
kind remembrance and Mr.. Granger oul
thanks for. the safe delivery of the trea
SureS -......-.s ... 10.
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CONsoLING.-One of our most enthusias.
tic Democrats, on the receipt last Wednes.
day evening Of the election of Lincoln and
the failure Of Douglas, cried out in an ex.
cited crowd, 'Three cheers for DOUGLAS
lie scooped Gerret Smith beautifully"
The applause Of the company attested
their appreciation of the good-natured
satire Of the speaker. "
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An Explanation.

An Explanation.
We are in receipt of communication
from Willis Drummond, Esq, objecting to
the tenor of an article published by us
some weeks ago relative to difficulty
which occurred at a Democratic meeting
called at National. Mr.. Drummond dis
claims having been the cause of disturbing
the meeting; claims he, as a Republican
speaker, was only accepting a general chal-
lenge given out by the Democratic Commit
tee, and he insists he was impolitcly treated
by Hammer and Stoneman on the occasion
referred to. He concludes by stating that
our language had an offensive personal ap-
plication to his past character, and desires
his article published in vindication of him
SELF
Through friend, it is mutually agreed
that the publication of the article would
lead to long newspaper controversy of
very dry interest, and few words from the
same pen which inflicted the wrong will
make all right again with Mr. DrummondL
We desire, therefore, to say that our infor-
nation relative to the conduct of Mr.. D.
and Mr.. Hand at National, and previously
at Hardin, was obtained from gentlemen
of equal standing for veracity with the &C
cused-that we had never heard contra
diction of the statements given US till Mr..
n - ~ Al -
ran high, and both sets of gentlemen might
see matters in different light.
!. In conclusion, We disclaim any wish to
injure or reflect on the reputation of Mr..
Drummond as citizen. He bears an ir-
reproachablc character, and has not been
prominent enough in the field of politics to
subject himsclfto the threat which he seems
to think our former language implied.
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Life Insurance. Ea.ss esa
Those desiring this safest and cheapest protec
ton for their families, can secure it in our
Wisconsin Company. Ithas already become,
in reality, a State institution, having Agents
and patrons among the best business men in all
the principal towns in the State. It is no lon
ger matter of doubt that Life Insurance can
be conducted as well in Wisconsin as in Connec-
ticut or any other Eastern States.
Thus while duty demands that men should
insure their lives, it also demands that they
should keep their money for investment 1t
home. Confident that our success has been
more than equal to that OF the most "unprece-
denied" we would cordially invite all our citi-
gems to call at the office, south west corner Of
Main and Wisconsin streets, and examine for
themselves. S. s. DAGGETT, Prest.
A. w. KELLOGG, Sec'y.
GIL. SCOTT, Agent, McGregor, Iowa
May 30, 1860 II. -74'
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aCLAYroa Cove are not able to lear,

CLAYroa Cove are not able to learn
the fun result Of the election in this County
except that it is Republican by nearly 500
majority. The, full list Of Supervisors and
justices will 10 published next week
Nendon, GiapG Marion, Wagner. Spefry
and Read are reported to US g having elect
ID Democratic Supervisors. II. s. Granger
Rep.) i elected Clerk Of ths Court by .
,ares nsajoSity
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~ Our correspondence this week will
be found quite readable. Most of this No.
is original but if it is not SO passable as
usual the indulgent reader will attribute
the failure to the late singular returns of
the Presidential election. When we fairly
recover from the shock of "Wednesday
morning last we will get up paper that
will put everybody in good humor.
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THANKs.-Hon. VIM. Vandever will be-
lievc US to be greatly obliged to him for q
copy of the minority and majority report
of the Select Committee on the Pacific Rail-
road.
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The Railroad.

The Railroad. ~ "
The meeting at Clermont resulted in this:
The present Directory of the McGregor and
Missouri River Railroad were authorized to
sell, for consideration, the work and fran
chise of their road to an eastern company
of which 7. Dwight, Esq, is the represen-
tative. The road will run to Postville, then
a,ransiaa TO Clsr..out,- ti,ss.c. 10 Wsst Union,
Bradford, &C., &C., to the Missouri River.
At Postville the northern line will run to
DEBORAH, (by branch probably to New Or
egon and to Otranto on the Iowa and Min
nesota line, in Mitchell County. There this
northern line will meet the st. Paul Land
Grant Road coming almost due south, and
also the Mankato Land Grant Road coming
nearly southeast These grants are equal
to 1900 acres of land for each mile of road
built, making munifcent gift to the COM
panies, and forming one of the best net.
works of railway in the United States. II
ever completed land appearances are de-
cidedly favor the expectation) McGREGoH
will drain more territorial are by rail than
Milwaukee now does.
We learn that the citizens of Howard
County have already rendered the new com
pany one houndred thousand dollars worth
of stock and are ready to take $50, 900 mor'
to set the enterprise going Engineers will
Immediately commence the survey OF tn
| lines. . ta
| When we know the details better ou1
readers will get them.
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d. Il ID

DIED, sr~srs
Al McGregor, on Monday morAing, Of consumption,
Mrs JOHANNA CONNER, aged 50 years, wife Of John
Conner. -ar...'',-I 49, .,
The body Of Mrs. Conner was followed to the Cath
olic Cemetery, At Prairie du Chen, by large con.
course Of sympathizng friends. ~.g ~r.
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INK-If there is anything we detest it is
the modern, pale, watery stuff called ink
Hamlet's illustration of his mournful feel.
ings by referring to his ''inky cloak" would
have been lost IN the present age-nine-
tenths of the ink being anything but black
or even respectable dark color Of any
kind. We write now with a fluid that
s.o~s when you put it on paper; you do
not have to wait month or two for the
manuscript to be seen. In justice to
our readers let us say that Sladden & Saun-
ders, the Auction men near Big Andy's
have this superior ink to sell. A bottle Of
it found its way into our office; we write
this to balance..th favor, and, to favor the
balance-of our friends. Penmen viii
please try it and be convinced Of its supe
rlOrity s3GES
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Lady's Book.
From the interest that is being manifested
by the ladies toward Cooley, we. conclude
that when that distinguished caterer for fe-
male taste and fashion dies, all the best
dressed women in the Union will put on
mourning. We pantalooned chaps do not
often get excited over fashion plates and
the newest styles of bonnets, but the De-
cember No. of this beautiful book, is so SUI
perior to all Of its predecessors, that 1t and
the Presidential election combined, pretty
nearly deranged this individual. Will
young men believe it Cooley has actually
got up an article of ladies' wear called a
"Hug- me-tight," and what is still lore as
tonishing, the girls are all ''in favor'' of it
- the article we mean the sentiment, of
course, they repudiate W - w. -
Christmas is coming, and presents will
be in order: how nice it would be for a
young man to write to Cooley and order a
Book" for twelve months to be directed to
the beautiful blue-eyed or black orbed lassie
that haunts his dreams. The receipt of il
each month would remind her of you, and
its silent influence might cause heart.
softening that all the eloquence Of poetry OF
song could not effect. Try tie recipe, ye
respondents. Price of the book only Tot
Dollars, if ordered through this office.
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WA~.-Ihe south IL talking very wsriike and Il d
possible that but few months may pass before THU
mighty Onion viii ~ dissolved. II this comes "a
pass Goods Of all kinds will advance rapidly In view
Of this contingency ws to iay IN supply bsfoss
tho crisis comes. FLANDERS has bought very largely
and customers win nd prices the very lowest peg
Of profits. -a-E@3
Zee his Advertisement and carry your cash and pro
duce to him. a#sE ST.. 4s.s.. .s.
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CHANsR-ecott Brother present change OF
their Advertisement this week. This Il one Of the
most prosperous firms In town. The stock d univer
SAL large and very carefully selected; the employees
Of the concern attentive to customers end by the
way the teams usually crowded round their store
We judge that they cannot be undesod in this place
Read over the articles they have for sale and call
on the clerks and proprietors for prices.
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VARIETY STORE
Of McGreE0r.

DELOw W snumssats IN psrt. the Srsat vs,,sIv n
- 0oods We have constantly on hand. 1any II
which will not DO found elsewhcfs n our .s,kee n ~
aFgs quantities, and al Of which shan Ell q
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Robbie cry.

On Thursday night, the 9Th, four paper is de.
layed till Friday the Treasurer's Office in this
place was robbed Of the safe containing about
81 200 or 81 500. The thieves broke open the
door of the office, hauled the safe to the north
door of the Court House, put it in a wagon
drew the wagon by hand to the north part Of
town, hitched on the horses and drove off, Up
to this time Friday morning) no clue is obtained
to the thieyes-West Union Reu;esC.
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Preaching
At the Methodist Church every Sabbath, at half
past 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, and p. u. Rev. Mr.. BAUM
SON, Pastor. SEATS FREE. 2 Tn2l3tfl
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The weather IL equal to XXX Indian Summer,
beautiful and clsar ana - mid q. May Roads good,
wheat teams abundant and businses very active. The
wharf Is crowded with vessels OF various kinds load.
ing and dscbarging wheat lumber merchandise, wood
and other town begins 70 resemble New
York The Hotels are filled with strangers. whsa,
on Tuesday began At 70 to - and By noon II dropped
to 90 and II. Hides IL to H. Pork dreeeed 70 g.
Hogs alive $3.50. Besvss cents. For particular
see Hoffman, Benton's report h..
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GooD.-A Republican gentleman Of Mil
waukee related to us that on the train,
Wednesday last to this point, baggage
room discussion arose as to the !" probable
effect of Lincoln's election. After various
opinions had heen given, one Of the brake.
men remarked that the result would be
good for the Railroads. On being asked
why he replied, Every Republican in the
Union will 60 down to Washington to
apply for an ofiice!''
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r. p.
The attention of the citi-
zens of McGregor and vicini-
ty, is respectfully called to
the Stock just opened. The
stock of Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, &C., is en-
tirely new, selected with care
in the EASTERN MARKET, bot
at Low Rates, and will be sold
at a small advance from Cash.
Fox's new Brick Block. (west
Room) North side Main Strt,
near Public Square.
November l4th, 1860.
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Conservatism.

Conservatism. -E2 '.s54s sr1n5r3
1t is said that the President elect will be
serenaded at Springfield in short time, so
as to give him an opportunity to define his
position and it is also rumored that he will
take as Conservative ground as Clay him
self would were he now living.
We devoutedly trust this rumor is cur
rect. Mr.. L. is good hearted man he is
a genial, humorous companion and IL is
pres'mable that he will use his great posi-
ton to allay this internal excitement which,
if not checked, will destroy our country
and disgrace the name of him whose cleo
ton has brought it about If such poli.i-
cal friends as Lovejoy, and jeff. Davis, can
be ground to powder in the mortar of con-
servatsm we will hail Mr.. LIS election as
one of the blessings which Providence has
reserved for our special surprise and graft
fication. While this hope endurcs We say
"Hurrah for Old Abe!'' n gfFz II
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A large stock of Toys.
Fancy ased Stick CGssdtes-
50 casks Crockery reed
800 Bbls. choice winter Apples
Picked BY Hand.

" s.-&I
- sa28 Picked BY Hand. .....
60 Barrels Ohio Dried Apples
Fresh Oysters, any quantity. .f
Sugar. Lemon. Picnic, Ginger Snaps.
Cracknell Biscuits, Butter and Soda Crsckers
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Presidential Election.

1TesAOcnGl0l G1ccSAOns
We do not want to particularize. The
details are not pleasant to write about
Suffice it to say that ecery Northern State
except New Jersey has gone for LINCOLN.
California and Oregon are not yet heard
from, but we put them in with the rest
The majorities are overwhelming. They
begin at 5000 in Rhode Island and keep
travelling up in regular ratio till they reach
sirty. tipe thousand in Pennsylvania. From
great many of them only imperfect returns
are received, but the defeat of the Demo-
Gratis (by suicide) is terrific. Next week
we will know more particularly. Any less
majority than Is or 10000 would probably
be rejected by that terrible Rail-splitter.-
The Republicans laugh a good deal about
| it, but after careful examination for week
we can't see anything to laugh at-the joke
is invisible to us. MISSOURI is for Doug
las! Hurrahl New Jersey votes a Doug
las Bell Brock. ticket by 1000. The South
ern States mostly go for Breck. Virginia
Kentucky, Tennessee and possibly Arkan
sas and Maryland are for Bell. Mr.. Doug
las legs are too short for a race, but he ha
a good head and will take care Of the Sen
ate The Democrats viii have the mex
Congress easy, and they can do the legisla
ting if they can't appoint the officers 0
government.
New York, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Du
buque Prairie du Chen, Bunker Hill ant
McGregor and probably all the great com
mercial centers have gone Democratic
This is glory enough!
Will some friend forward US q copy Q
Pilgrims Progress9
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DIPrnERIA.- lady of Port Huron, N
Y, says the following is sure cure for this
terrible disease:
Spanish flies, pound and mix with
Venice turpentine, spread it thin on soft
leather and apply to the throat-a blister
will raise and then the patient is safe.
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LIVER COMPLAINT. For this disease
there is no medicine better than the Ex-
tract Of Dandelion and Wild Cherry Bark.
S. Huntington, Of JFarmersburg, makes it
from a recipe sold him bya distinguished
eastern Physician. We have tried it in
our own family and in the family Of an es'
teemed friend, one Of the best known men
in McGregor or Prairie du Chen and in
both instances it was speedily effectual.-
We write this for the good of the afflicted
NEWELL, of McGregor, sells it. a8
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Rcfurnl

ActuTuo.
In last weeks Times we requested our
friends to send us the returns as fast as
possible Several of them have obliged us,
and we take this occasion to thank them
We have to request now that they won't
send any more; we have got enough to
last us year. We would like to know the
names of the Justices and Supervisors
elected in the county, but We positively de-
cline any further information on Lincoln
and Douglas" 1t looks foolish to us to
talk right along for week or two about
the States Douglas got and the States he
didn't got, when it is evident the Little
Giant stopped running in October
One thing is evident: they can't call
Stephen sectional candidate" Cause
why? They can't show section that he
has carried. We've got EN- foul on that
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/, ATTENTION. There will be q Military
Company formed in McGregor soon. The
younger men seem unanimous in desire
that Esquire Arnold shall accept the Cap
taincy. He is q good drill officer and a
most worry citizen. By all means, let the
work go on. We can raise Military
Band here without any trouble and German
gentlemen assure us that there are perfor-
mcrs enough in town to get up q good
Brass Band. With Military Company
and Brass Band won't we be some?
We touch our hat tn Captain ARNOLD
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This State has gone "the way of all the
earth" (North) by to $4,000 majority; we
are not particular which. Dubuque gave
1000 Democratic majority on Electors
Samuels' maj. is 1900. Brock. got So
votes Clayton is 500, Fayette 694, Win.
nisheik 577, Chickasaw 2l0, Floyd $40
Alamakee 65, with Democratic Clerk, c.
j. White reelected by 80 mail Enough
is known to satisfy any rational man tina
Iowa is all right, "over the left"
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New CHoIR-By invitation we dropped in on
Monday evening to see the Baptist church room
in Kenedy's Hall, and to hear the music Of the
choir. The Hall is well fixed up; chairs are
provided instead Of benches to sit on, and this
is great improvement We forget the looks
of the hall, however, in our remembrance Of
the splendid music which we heard. The So
ciety has purchased an Organ Melodeon, and
Mr.. Barron seems to understand its voice as
we'll as though he had made it. The lady-sing-
ers of this society were there, and with Mr..
Cone as leader, the whole block of buildings
thereaway, vibrated to the harmony of most
heavenly music. The instrument is splendid
one and was well played, but without the melo.
dy of three or four female voices we heard in
accompaniment Ne fear our friend "Thalberg'
would have found the instrument dull com
panion. The Baptists of McGregor will have
regular preaching from and after Sabbath next
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Sole Agents for the World
renowned Lubricator, for
Wagons, Carriages and ma
chinery. ..Mw....a.-
SCOTT & BROTHER.
McGregor, lows, ovember IA, 1S60tf
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The PREslDENr.-O people have got
over the excitement of the election and
now the roo has commenced at Strouse &
Rowe's. Their immense stock has arrived
and to keep the customers from injuring
each other in their efforts to get at those
splendid Taree-shilling Silks, Heavy shawls'
at $3.50, Heavy One Dollar Silk Plush
Caps, Cheap Dry Goods Of all descrip ton
Boots, Shoes, &C.. &C., it is possible the
Mayor will strengthen the police force Of
the city.
Don't stay away from this store mo-
went if you want to get bargain.
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clerk squecgeed.
Mis- Burdett Coutts is the richest lady in
England. She almost worships Dickens,
and follows him wherever his travels take
him. y
Sheridan Knowles, the dramatist, is dead
He was drowned on voyage from Hull to
Cronstadt
Mrs. DR.. Lydia Sayer Hasbrouck (ve
!, nus what name to sleep with y drove o
cart among the men and worked out her
, road tax!
}, 1t is rrmored that Queen Vic. is so tick
led with her boys reception in Canada and
in the United States that she will come her.
self to see US next summer. Bully for her
DR.. Munsell, of Rockville, Conn.,, was
reported to have taken improper liberties
with chloroformcd females while under his
dentistical hands He was rode out of towr
on rail. Now it seems that the witness
was suborned and the doctor was innocent
In our opinion no lady of reflection woult
expose herself to stupcfication unless /.
: third person was present.
Mrs. Partington thinks if the bills before
Congress were not counterfeit there would
\ be less difficulty in passing them. Bless
' her sensible old head 800
o "Fine passage that in your Sermon" sale
j Rev. Robt Hall toa disgustingly egotisti'
minister. "Ah.." said Ego, "what wal
> that ?" From the pulpit to the vestry,'
dryly observed Hall.
4 A pair Of syoung'uns" attempted te
elope at Jacksonville, Ill. The gal forgot
her shawl and on going back for it ma got
hold Of her and tied her to the bed post !
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AuC,TI0N sALES.
IMPORTANT SALE OF HIGHLY VALUABLE AND AT
traciiye Residence Property Esplanade street.
BIZ N. vIGNIE,
=
SATURDAY. Marci, o. Issa ~ no o,ciaeI

AucrrosgER
SATURDAY, March "a, 1850, at ne O'Clock
The following highly valuable and iashiouae improved prop
ey on kspsnads street. account Of The owners leaving for
! fHE MAGNIFICENT MANSION at present occupied BY
about $50 front Espanade street same front On Barracks
street and 100 feet Ton The house contains frs, floor
b s ssssa
Wsfa 'sl
II sabadings composed II eeht
Win every variety and ornamental trees and grape
9ss s m re- e n u Nv
fesSns as.1p e visiting the property can do SO
y THE MotsE now being erected on the same square ~
having o. EpsnPsds ans same
ny D ss on & sad hos
Sds s a y S q T
buildings have large pantry Kitchen room three
SaS fs s.s ssgs s S Dsnss
pipes from the wateors introduced IN the yard The
house HI fTssf HOUSES ssTg ss
T e sna et n. % s -four e,,s4
de 9W oTs 81 s e. rs Day e mite m
described having each q fee, front by about
Z; TaE SwELLISa HOUSE u E.plapsae street, between
81 Hs On
With ERaaa e adjoining te residence q
pantry Kitchen Mushroom cern hydrsnt stables and
i've servants The garden high Of cutiya-
ton and is planted with lss vines q superior quality
Castanedo alley 6i5 feet line dividing the pro-
perty Of Benachi Esq and 1870 feet Columbus street
and years credit for nstes secured by mortgage said
property with Interest at cent from ale until maturity
only the buildings TO be kept insured for their value and poll
eies transferred TO the vendor all sales completed wthin
ten days after this sale or the property will be advertised for
days and will be sold for account Of former purchasers without
my other notice whatever.
Of the purchasers. NILS