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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
The State Ticket.

The Democracy met in State Convention
at Des Moines, on the 18th inst, and the
State ticket then made is placed at the
head Of our colmns to-day. The State was
well represented in Convention, harmony
and good feeling prevailed, and deter
mination was manifested to put in the
field the best men in the party. The cleo
toral ticket is composed of four capable and
honest men, who will cast the vote of Iowa
for Douglas and johnson in the next elect
oral college. The State, Ticket is all that
could be desired in point Of talent, personal
merit, and the geographical location of the
several candidates.
Hon. James Grant, the candidate for
Judge of the Supreme Court, is one of the
Oldest most popular and soundest lawyers in
the State, and if elected, he would prove
an honor to the bench and credit to the
State. John NJ. Corse, for Secretary of
State, is felicitous nomination, and one
to which the people will heartily respond.
With Geo. w. Maxfeld, the candidate for
State Auditor, we are more particularly &C
quainted and we know that. no man in
Iowa, or elsewhere, is better qualified to
discharge the duties of that office or more
deserving Of the position. He is an accom-
plished gentleman, true patriot, and ster
ling Democrat. The counties of the &c.
dar Valley will respond to his nomination
by rousing majorities:
j. w. Ellis, of DAVIS county, a man of
strict integrity and fine talent, is the nomi-
nee for Treasurer, and. if his popularity
where he is known is any guarantee of his
running qualities, he is bound to be elect
ed, and his opponent may as we'll give up
the ghost at once.
TO the people of this Judicial District,
or of the north half of the State, it is I'M
necessary for us to speak in terms Of
praise of Mr.. McClintock. His nominal
ton for Attorney General was but just
tribute to the worth of the man, and we
doubt if better nomination could have
been made. His reputation as a law
yer is excellent, his character as a private
citizen unblemished, and long personal
with him enables us to speak
of one of the most deseryedly
popular men in this section of the State.
Patrick Robb, for Register of State
Land Office, made his mark in the Legisla-
ture last winter as one of the most efficient
debators and hardest workers there, and
the people of his part of the State respond
to his nomination by an avowed dctermi.
nation to elect him.
Fellow Democrats, the ticket is before
you; it is worthy of your undivided sup
port, and duty to the State, to the party
and to yourselves demands of you the
most untiring exertions to secure its sue
cess.
People Of Iowa, you Who know that Re-
publican officials have mis-ruled the State,
perverted the Treasury, official power and
patronage for the basest of purposes, to
advance the claims and satiate the ambition
Of partizans at the expense of the tax pay
ers, duty to your country presents to you
higher claims than mere party fealty,
and we trust that your patriotism will
lead you to aid in the election of the Demo
cratic ticket
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
A TAX PAYER.

Cooperation.
Mayor Bass has grown wearied of off,
cial honors and responsibilities, and one
day last week surprised the Council by
rendering his resignation. The Recorder,
d. LErFINGwELL, Esq, is now the Mayor,
&c 0t1ciO, and we notice he bears the honor
with commendable modesty. We believe
the new Mayor has fine administrative ca
pacity, and we look for an effective admin.
istration Of city affairs during his incum.
bency.
Bluff street, we learn, will have corpora
ton work done on it to the amount of
$500, and the warehouse-men propose to
add $3.50 or 5000 to this expenditure by
private contribution. The general benefit
is to the business of the city, but it cannot
be denied that special benefits result imme-
diately to the owners of property on the
street named; we are therefore much gra-
titled to learn that our warehouse-men
have met the city authorities with liberal
offers of private funds. They probably re-
collect that obstinacy on their part may
lead to the construction of other grain de-
pots below town, and the rivalry of parties
who will seriously affect their profits.
See Corporation Notice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
SLIERIFF'S SALEOFREAL ESTATE
State of 1O,ra, LY0aton cnuntU--ss:

NiOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of an Fix
ecution issued out of the Office of the Clerk or
the District Cour OF Clayton county Iowa. to d.
rected. and dared the 2lst day of February. 1860
in avcr Of William NJ Sinclair and againt the goods
chattel-. and real estate OF Evans 4 Eghcrt have
levied upon the following de- cribed real estate to-wt
Lot No. xix (6). in Block No rne in the village ~
Monons, Clayton county. Iowa there being upon
SAID Lot a good dwelling house. And that shafi on
the goth day ut August A. D. 1890 at 10 O'Clock.
M on said day. at the Sheriff = Office in the town Of
McGregor. county and state atore aid. offer at PUBLIC
SALE to the highest bidder, for cash, all the right.
title and interest OF the said Evans Egbert in and
to the above describe property to satisfy Judgment
amount DUE including debt, interest and cost with
interest thereon at the rate Of six per cent per
mum, which was recovered against the said Evans &
Egbert, Mt the January term. $780, OF said court,
and all costs and interest that have or may accrue
thereon. j. KAUFMAN, Sheriff, G. C.,L
By p 6. PARHER, Deputy.
July IS, lS60w4
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25

BErs.-The papers on both sides are full
of offers to bet on the approaching election.
In the Times Of to-day will be found COM
munication from j. G. Botsford, Esq, At
torney at Law of McGregor. Mr.. B. as
sures US personally that he "means bust
ness" and that the money is ready to go up
as soon as .taker' can be found.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
CORPORATION NOTICE.

YTNIlERE will be meeting of the Town Council of
L McGregor, at the Office of Thomas Arnold, Esq,
on the evening OF the goth inst, (Thursday) Tor the
Purpo &c OF hearing any complaint OF any person ac-
grleved in the matter of the Assessment Just COM
pleted by David DrummOrd, Assessor Of the town of
McGregor, and tor equalizing any unjust or iniu H.
cious assessment.
DOUGLAS LEFFINGWELL.
July 20, ls6Owl Acting Mayor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25

PERsoNAL.-During the week past many
acquaintances from distance have favored
as with calls. Among others, the Editor
Of the Wawkon Transcript, Mr.. McElroy,
Mr.. Solberg of the Madison (Wis.) Emil
granten, and VIM. Merrill of the Prairie
du Chen Courier. Mr.. Merrill was accom-
panied by his sister and another lady; for
the honor the ladies did our office we have
no suitable language of thanks.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
All Hail {!

All Hail |!
A storm of magnificent pretentions and
most sublime execution paid this little city
a visit on the night Of Tuesday week.
The thunder and tightening were combi-
nation of vividity and uproar as attractive
as the boards Of natures theatre usually
furnishes. The rain fell in torrents, equal.
pro tempore, to the food of Noah, and the
consequence was destruction of our side
walks in many places, an inundation of
cellars, washing away Of foundations,
and severe losses to many of our mercantile
firms and private citizens.
But the most alarming feature of the
entertainment was the extraordinary hail,
which, for OYER half an hour, ratified
through our window panes, our awnings
and cement roofs. The hail stones were
about an average OF an inch in diameter
in some instances they measured over two
inches. The gardens Of the village, proud
the day before in their outrageous green
ness, looked the next morning as though
1.-THE angel Of DEATH Ito them had spread
his wings on the blast. So effectual was
the icy ''grape and canister that fifty
cents would have purchased the vegetable
kingdom of McGregor. The storm began
about IL and continued until half-past 70.
The rattle of hail, the breaking Of glass,
the flashing of lightning, the roar of
thunder, and the rush of waters down
our narrow streets, called out our whole
town, and the CLEAN of lamps through the
darkness was significant reminder of
the Genii who presided over the famous
Aladdin of Eastern fable.
One hundred boxes of glass will not re-
store the panes to our broken windows
Fears were entertained by many that il
was regular Iowa tornado, such as Ca.
manche and Clinton saw, but luckily there
was no wind of dangerous character
| Two miles out of McGregor there was nc
hail, and the rain in the country has done
no harm to the crops. A personal visi
to several wheatfieds, on Sunday last, sat
isles us that the crop is untouched will
harm of any kind, and. that few day.
more of good weather will give this por
ton of Iowa such yield of wheat q.
was never yet heard of in the State.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
The Sable H<srmOnists

Will give GRAND CONCERT in the same Pavilion
after the conclusion Of Circus per.
July IS. 1s60wl
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25

.4TH PAGE.-Some interesting reading
matter will be found on the fourth page Of
&o-days Times.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
QUARTERLY MEETING at the NJ. E. Church, In
NJ Mctiregor. next Saturday and Sunday. Rev.
MIR. uough:on Il expected be in attendance. Ilwl
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-07-25

Our Str eets.
Will you allow me, Mr.. Editor, to make
some grumbling remarks about our streets,
or more particularly about the street of
of our town. We have, as you all know,
but one business street on which we all
make our living. On this street the entire
business Of the town, and Of the vast coun-
try tributary to it, is transacted Through
this street very soon will be pouring one
endless caravan Of teams; laden with the
rich produce of the West, and they must
all do their business and return on the
same street; and on this street, also, our
ladies are wont to promenade, identifying
it with their presence.
Now is it, in its present dilapidated con-
dition, with its narrow passes and yawning
chasms, capable of doing what will soon
be required o. it, Aweek of rainy weather
and it would be almost impossible; and on
every sudden and heavy shower it is con-
verted into foaming torrent, deluging our
stores and dwellings. Would it not be poll
cy and to the interest of every person in
town to have our hard paid taxes expended
in making this street-which is so neces-
sary to US all-safe, commodious and what
it should be, instead, as is now being done.
expanding the money on side streets
which, when finished, will probably not
have wagon pass over them once week.
Let us have, by all means, first one good
street, such as our necessities demand, and
then surely twill be time enough to open
new ones and improve property, the benefit
of which improvement accrues to others
than the settlers.
A TAX PAYER.
REMARKs--We agree with you, "Tax
Payer" on the infamous character Of Main
street sidewalks, but we do not see why
the opening of Ann street will not relieve
the pressure Of teams. As the City Coun-
Gil are composed of lnen of average sense,
we conclude they are as we'll qualified as
the rest of us to legslate for the town.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30
py The Philadelphia North Ameytco

g The Philadelphia North ,Amert.ca,,
has the foollwing dispatch, dated Spring
field, Ill., Nov 49,
Mr.. Lincoln, in conversation with
some friends yesterday, while regrctting
the excitement that prevailed at the South,
did not at the same time deem it expedient
that he should say anything publicly up
on the subject. Whenever spoken to re-
garding his position, he invariably refers
to his former writings and speeches, and
from these to the platform of the party
which elected him-a combination he
thinks sufficient for all purposes. With
reference to the cxasperated feelings and
excitement itself, he thinks it will be of
short duration, and that the better iudg-
ment of the people will soon resume its
sway" '
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30

RESPECT FOR ROYALTY A PRAcTIoAL
JoKE.-In a certain city of Canada West,
resides colored man by name +" Frank"
afunctionary who INDUCES in hair-dressing
saloon keeping, and the mysteries of cook
ing and general waiting. This colored
individual is man of rare wit, unbound
ed humor, quick at repartee and fond of
practical joke. He has moreover certain
pinguitude of system, so that when he
INDUCES in a laugh, external, or shrouded
beneath the black veil of his shining out
side, he may be said to shake like a jelly,
after the fashion of Santa Clause, in the
+" Night before Christmas
Now it happened so the story goes,
when the Prince of Wales visited thec
where 4" Frank" resides, that ball was
given in his honor and that Frank"
was an essential accessory thereto. With
out Frank" the ball was no ball r
During the evening, after supper, and
while "Frank" was among the dishes in
the culinary room, his privacy was in
truded upon by certain young women,
who addressed him insinuatingly, about
as follows:
g8t
:" Oh Frank, have you the glass out
Of which His Royal Highness drank 2"
To this Frank blandly responded "Yes."
/" Will you let us drink out of it pr
Certainly" "Now Frank, which side
Of the glass did His Royal Highness's
lips touch % Frank" indicated the
identical spot.
Then the young women each and all
reyerently and jubilantly touched their
lips to the glass. They then said, "are
you sure, Frank, that we touched the
place touched by His Royal Highness's
lips9" TO which Frank answered, "cer-
tainly, for wanted to drink after the
Prince, and had my lips on the very
spot touched by his just before you came
in. ! know it is the place"
Fancy the result. Young ladies ereant,
disguised, and the facetious Frank re-
lapslng into one of his most violent
cacchinations and jellifying for full
half hour.--New York Commercial Id
vertiser. as
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30
The Landlord who Couldn't keep People.

A short distance from the city of
Montgomery, in the State of Alabama,
on one of the stage roads leading from
that city, lives jolly landlord by the
name of Ford In fair weather or foul,
in hard times or soft, Ford would have
his joke 1t was a bitter, stormy night,
or rather morning, about two hours before
daybreak, he was aroused from his Stun.
bers by loud shouting and knocks at his
door. He turned out, but sorely against
his will, and demanded what was the
matter. 1t was dark as tar, and as he
could see no one, he cried out
Who are you there?'
Burder, and Yancey, and Elmore,
from Montgomery" was the answer, con
our way to attend Court. We are be-
nighted, and want to stay all night"
Every sorry can't accommodate you
so far, gentlemen. Do anything to obligc
you, but that's impossible"
The lawyers, for they were three of the
smartest lawyers in the State, and all
ready to drop down with fatigue, held
brief consultation, and then, as they
could do no better, and were too tired to
60 another step, they asked:
"Well, can't you stable our horses and
give us chairs and a good fire till morn
ing?"
"Oh, yes, gentlemen, can do that
Our learned and legal friends were soon
drying their wet clothes by bright fire,
as they composed themselves the few re-
naming hours in their chairs, doing and
nodding, and now and then swearing
word or two of impotence, as they waited
till daylight did appear. The longest
night has morning, and at last the sun
came along, and then in due time a good
breakfast made its appearance; but to the
surprise of of the lawyers, who thought
the house was crowded with guests none
but themselves sat down to partake.
"Why, Ford, | thought your house was
so full you couldn't give us bed last
night ~ said Burder.
II didn't say so, replied Ford.
You didn't? What in the name of
thunder, then, did you say?"
You asked me to let you stay here all
night, and / said that would be impossible,
for night was nigh unto two-thirds gone
when you came. If you only wanted
BEDS why on earth didn't you say SOP"
The lawyers had to give it up. Three
of them on one side, and the landlord
alone had beat them all.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30
e7xp The snr;nof;eld m oorros,,e

ca The Springfield Qll.,) correspon-
dent of the New York Tribune says:
:" In regard to the newspapers which
are framing Cabinets for Mr.. Lincoln,
with more or less ingenuity, he remarks
that +" if the responsibility rested with
them, as it does with him, they would be
much less speedy with their selections and
announcements" I,aib sf# ,
The only acknowledgment that Mr..
Lincoln gives to these various inventions
is to say, laughingly; "They might have
chosen worse names; and as he says this
of all, it is not regarded as very signif-
can't Eat.- b..l
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30

SAD ACCIDENTAL young lad aged IA
years, son of Mr.. Truman Sawyer, rcsid-
ing in Moristown, met with q terrible acct
dent on the 18th inst. While playing in
saw-mill he accidently fell upon the saw
when in motion, lascerating the left arm in
shocking manner, also fracturing the
bones of the arm, forearm, and hand.
The arm is doing well, and it is the opin-
ion of his medical attendant that he will
recover the use of it.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30

The PERSONAL LIBERTY Built is ex-
pected that the Committee on Revision
will act upon the Personal Liberty Bill
and from the nature Of the case, we ex-
pect that they will decide against its con-
stitutionality. The gentlemen on the
committee are our most able men, and will
without doubt give this, as well as other
matters coming before them, a thorough
examination. l&f III elfVf
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30

How TO PnoPosE.--A few nights since,
a party of ladies and gentlemen were
laughing over the supposed awkwardness
attending a declaration of love, when a
gentleman remarked that if he ever offered
himself, he would do it in a collected and
business manner. Ia NJ.
For instance" he continued address
sing himself to a lady present, III would
say, Miss s., ! have been two years look
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30
A CH1LD's DEATupEp.-Marion Bitn

A CHILD's DEATuBED.- Marion Bitner,
a little boy four years old, was so badly
scalded in Philadelphia on Saturday last,
by falling head first into large kettle Of
boiling water, that he lived but few
hours. He was comparatively easy after
his wounds were dressed, and during the
last hours of his existence, as he lay in
bed, sang the hymns taught him in the
infant school-the last being the beauti-
full one commencing with the words 81
have Father in the Promised Land"
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30

ca We this week send the Meaosdealer
to many who have not subscribed for it,
trusting that on seeing the paper, you
will not refuse us your patronage, for at
least one year. Wewish you all to take the
paper home with you, and read it; if you
do not conclude to subscribe, no charge
will be made. ,.,
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30
=" Jesus, lover of my soul"

)
=" Jesus, lover of my soul''
The child was up stairs; | knew that
it was child's voice from it's silverv
softness. | listened awhile, and then
said
THAT child has a sweet voice
Yes, she has returned my friend,
"she is always singing !"
Always singing.
Sweet happy child Bird of angel
wing What would not envy thee that
gushing flood of happiness within thy
soul :! A soul strong to will and to do
a soul lighted with the smile of Jesus and
anchored on the surcst hope; soul that
with more than child's strength shall
part the dark waves as it goes down the
surging tide of death.
Always singing
passed that way again. Summer was
here in her fullness, strewing the earth
with flowers and the sky with stars. The
same sweet voice was thrilling on the air,
Z" Oh, had the wings of dove, would fly %
This time the little singer was in the
yard. | gazcd upon the spiritual softness
of her features-thc sweet eyes like "brown
birds flying to the light" the fine ex-
prcssivc lips, the dark -sillen curls
felt that she would soon have her wish
answered, and, find a refuge in Heaven. +"
Always singing.
Autumn came; the wild swan was
turning toward the South the leaves were
dropping from the trees, and spears of
frost glittered in the grass.
A stripe of Grape futtered from the
shutter of the house where my little singer
lived. Her voice was closed in death, and
trembling hands had bound those turant
tresses around her white brow.
By the great white throne, by the river
of eternal gladness, she was striking her
golden harp and singing in the gushing
fullness of impcrishable glory.--Anhm's
Home Magasine.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30

this in the unhappy estrangement which
now exists between the two great sections
of our country, and so win golden opin-
ions from all honest-minded and patriotic
men in all future history.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1860-11-30


THEFT-A young man from Greensboro
by the name of Reed was arrested, and
tried before Justice French of Glover, last
Tuesday, charged with stealing turkeys,
chickens, and many other small articles
too numerous to mention. He was found
guilty, fined $l2 and costs, and giving
security for the same, was discharged.
REVIVAL IN IRAsBUReH.-We hear Of
quite revival in this town. Some twenty
or more persons have expressed themselves
as indulging hope of pardon. The con.
vcrts are mostly young people, although
some backsliders have been reclaimed and
brought again into the fold of the Good
Shepherd.
FIRE IN CHARLEsToN.-As aw-mill be-
longing to Erastus Buck Of East Charleston
was destroyed by fire on the morning Of
the Sth instant. Loss nearly $1,000
Irasburyh Standard