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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
The Fourth OF July.


BY reference to the programme published
in our paper to-day, it will be seen that gu,
citizens have made preparations for good
old fashioned 4th of July celebration in this
| city. The committee of arrangements is
composed Of some of our most active citi
zens and they will not fail to get up most
glorious celebration, one that will be credit.
able to them, and to the town and an honor
to "the day we celebrate" We trust the
citizens generally throughout the country
adjacent to us, will find time to join the
people here in the exercises of the day
In the evening there will be dancing par
ties at the different hotels, a grand display
of fire. works, balloon ascension, and sew
cral men will be - sober 1t will prob
ably be the best celebration ever held in the
county and it ought to draw the largest
crowd ever convened in this part of the
State. .r
JOHN LAWYER Esq, of the NJ. & NJ. R. R.,
informs the committee that the steamer Al
lamakee will be at their service if they de-
sire it and those who wish to take to the
water with their ducks, can do so. We
will guarantee Capt. Sherwin to be as gen.
tlemanly a Captain as ever sailed, and with
the wind, water and fireworks combined,
the people cannot fail to enjoy themselves
immensely. Come to town, everybody, and
let us celebrate. Hurrah for the 4th of Ju-
ly!
A large number of our young people
will have an excursion to Dubuque and
Galena on that day. They will have as
happy time as light hearts, smiling faces,
and good music can make, and who could
ask for more?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Home Matters.

home Matters.
Last week was excessively warm, and the
arrival OF the Douglas news on Salty. set the
whole town in an open blaze. The Demo-
cratic thunder that evening cooled the at
mosphere considerably; it was cloudy on
Sunday, and Monday morning it raincd.-
The streets are full of teams as usual.
The Congregatonalist Church building is
progressing finely. Divine services are
held every Sabbath in Walter & Bro new
building 80. The dog shooting business is
about done up, the most of the CANNES
having given up the ghost. &. The work on
the streets is progressing. They will soon
become lower .... The Hotels all get up din
ners for the Fourth, and dances in the even
ing, too The trade in reapers, mowers,
and all sorts of farming implements is i'm
mense, just now. Our dealers are getting
lots trade, and the farmers excellent bar
gairs. On Monday, several members Of
the ancient order Of ''good fellows left for
West Union, to help celebrate st. Johns
day, with the Masonic Order there. We
noticed only one Case" in the crowd, but
there will be some fun Patent to all before
the crowd returns. ;. Hon. Beriah Brown
OF Madison, Mr. Jervis, and several other
railroad men, from New York and other
points, arrived on special train from Ma
olson, on Monday. They gave McGrego,
hasty running over, and concluded, as all
strangers do, it has more snap to it than any
town West On the night of the Fourth,
Durham, of the McGregor House, will give
a Ball, and Harding, of the American, will
have one also. There will be dancing
enough here, and all can be accommodated
with good music and excellent fare.
A brass band will be organized soon, and
Keen, of the North McGregor Foundry,
will furnish brass cannon whenever it is
ordered. Wilson, at the Broad Guage,
has now on draft barrel of Xxx Ale from
the Chicago Ale and Malt Co., and it is a
little ahead of anything in the cool drink
line now in town. 1t is bound to be a ia.
vorite. E. Four horse coaches leave the
American and the McGregor House every
morning for all points in the interior
Hill u Smith have opened a paint shop over
Helwig's blacksmith shop. They do all
kinds of house, sign and ornamental paint
ing. Their canvass sign is one of the at
fractions of Main street.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

excursion. sl.n. 'r... .t
On the Fourth, the Northern Belle, Capt
liurd, will leave McGregor, at eight o'clock
for Galcna and return. After great dea
of cipherng, on the part of some of our
active young men, an excursion party has
at last been arranged for with the officers
of the steamboat company at Galena.-
The objection made by Secretary Jones
to permitting a reduction of fare on any
account, was that the Galenas were bound
by contract with the st. Louis or Northern
Line to do no such thing, and however EN-.
barrassing this was to our people, the De.
corah people, the Prairie folks, the La Cross
excursionists, and to the captains of the
Belle, Milwaukee and Key City, we all
made the best of it and stopped talking
Now an excursion is permitted, and Sc, Ia
per couple is charged to Galena and back
this price being only Is cents over half.
fare
Whether this violation of the contract is
attributed to the fact that Galena is the
point of destination, we cannot say, but il
is concession that disappoints us, and but
for the reason that our young friends, to
the number of fifty couples, are intending
to join the party, we should take the liberty
of writing a few words of complaint against
the company.
Weare Of the opinion that McGregor will
have pretty lively Fourth at home, but we
would not attempt to mar the pleasure
which the lads and lassies anticipate in
their ride on the bosom of the great river
in the world. For the present, all happi.
ness to the excursionists. Hereafter, if we
feel like it, the action of the company will
De inquired into. 1t is possible that the
contract is void on the Fourth of July, the
Sabbath Of Constitutional Liberty,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Pixies Peak News.

Pixies Peak News.
The Pixies Peak Express arrived at Den
yer City on the Goth, bringing $4,000 in
specie.
Jacob Miller was murdered by Max
Gredler, both Germans, near Bear Creek,
miles from Denver. Gredler was under
arrest.
News from the Arkansas mines is very
favorable, it being estimated that three mil.
lions of dollars will be taken out of Cali
fornia gulch alone, this season. One man
took out 81 ounces in one day Others re-
port that the mines are yielding but little
Many are leaving Denver for the Arkansas
mines. California gulch is Q miles long
and ranging from 100 to 800 in width
Several smaller gulches leading into the
main one, have been partially examined
promise well, and appearances indicate that
they will prove as rich as the California
Gulch. There is now no snow or frost
in the gulch. The weather warm, with
occasional showers. A town called Icahoe
has just been laid out at the mouth Of Cal
ifornia gulch, and cabins and trading houses
are being built very rapidly.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Business Notices.

OusAucSs NOTICES.
w: L. CALKINs will pay cash for wool at
the highest market price. Farmers and
dealers would do well to consult him.
THOMPSON q KEEN are manufacturing
Quartz Crushers, of all sizes, to order
Their work gives universal satisfaction, and
their machines will crush gold out of the
Rocky Mountains if there is any there
They have secured the services of as good
a Millwright as ever walked, G. w. Butter
field, Esq, and mill owners and all others
in want of any thing from a 70 undry should
read their advertisement in to-day's paper,
and then patronize them.
OBRIEN & MCGUIRE have fine stock of
Fruits, Groceries. and Provisions at their
store on Main street, and they are selling
very low. Don't forget them.
OLD BILL.-You all know him, sends us
"card." Read it, everybody. "He can
keep hotel, he CAM
CIRcus.-G. W. DeIIaven's Union Cir
Gus Company will exhibit at McGregor, on
Monday July 9th. Admission to seats SO
cents, to the pit % cents. Boys, prepare
for laugh.
A fortune will be made by somebody by
reading the advertisement of the Whining
ton Lottery Company. Who is the lucky
man?
Dr.J. j. JEwETT runs his fine drug store
alone now-a-d days, and he is able to do it
He has a fine lot of drugs.
EsTRAY MARES, pair of them wanted
by Mr.. Marshall, of Vernon Springs. Will
the finder 60 and get his reward. See
the advertisement.
JAS. BoNNELI, one of the best men in
the ''city of BRICKS" is introduced again to
Iowa dealers, in our advertising columns to-
day. Those visiting Milwaukee in search of
Groceries or Dry Goods will find it to their
interest to call on James Bonnell You
will find his spacious store rooms corner of
West Water and Claybourn streets, Mil
waulao
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Fairbankss Scales.

Fairbanks Scales. ..r
Among the large number of the highest pre-.
miums awarded to these Scales during the last
thirty years, by the most eminent scientific as
sociations in the country. and by National,
State and County Fairs, are thirteen by the
Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa State Fairs of
1859, and the National Fair held at the same
time in Chicago, and that, too, after sharp COM
petition and the most rigid tests. But what is
Of more Importance to practical men, as show
ing not only the great strength and accuracy,
but durability, of these Scales, is the award Of
superiority in these respects by the vast numbers
who have used them for many years. all over
the world, almost, In all branches Of business,
and under all circumstances.
The skill and enterprise of the Messrs.
Fairbanks. and their large experience and un-
eqnaled facilities, enable them to adapt their
Scales to all required uses, and at moderate
prices; and so long as they keep them up to
their present point of excellence, and pursue
their present honorable mode of dealing, the
public will wisely continne to use their Scales,
which have been tried and aprroucd, rather than
experiment with others.-Chicago Press T.
Tribune.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Ed. Bates.

Ed. Bates.
After taking about months time for
reflection, Mr.. Bates has written letter de-
claring his intention to support Lincoln for
the Presidency. That such letter should
be written is eminently proper ON the part
of Mr.. Bates, for, by allowing his name to
be urged before the convention of that par
ty as candidate, he is bound in honor to
support the nominee, if the nomination
was fairly obtained, and the party did not
depart from its platform of principles, as
he had before understood them. His posi-
ton in the field can have but little effect
upon the canvass either way, as parties are
now organized in Missouri.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Young America.

Young America.
The samples Of American progress are
becoming more and more abundant. The
little fellows are learning from the older
ones, and it is now not uncommon to hear
small boys discuss politics, the prize ring,
and all other subjects which form so much
of the staple of their fathers converse
ton.
A day or two ago, we saw a boy of
years running from his home in great
hurry making his escape from his mother.
"By cracky" said he, as he bounded out of
the gate, 81 made ma throw up the sponge
this time ~ Another Shaver of years
was lying on some bundles of paper az the
foot of the Times stairway, nearly asleep.
A gentlemen was coming up to the Office,
and seeing the child contentedly lying
there, aroused him by asking him the very
natural question "whose boy are you?"--
Young America fixed his eyes solennly on
the gentleman, and replied back by asking,
"Whose man are YOU"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

DoGs.--In New York city all loose dogs
from June to September are classed as va.
grants. The dogs are caught, imprisoned
in the hold of barge, the hold being large
enough to keep $50 dogs; water is let in,
and the whole crowd are drowned. Their
bodies are then taken to the country, to
fertilizc the soil, and perhaps are sometime
after, returned to the city again in the shape
of early lettuce, Strawberries, tomatoes,
potatoes and other nicknacks. Faugh
What narrative upon the latter end OF
dogs. What rebuke to all waggery among
the canine race!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

BLoNDIN.-This noted dcvil-may care,
loose, tight-rope performer made another
trip across the Niagari river last Wednes-
day. His last reckless performance was
better calculated to schock the'nerves of
timid men than anything yeat done on that
Cline" He went over blindlolded and en-
veloped in sack. He turned sumersaults,
stood on his head on the rope long enough
to have his Photograph taken, and went back
with wheel-barrow before him and gave
an exhibition of fireworks on the route
Hrs. Blondin, saw him perform for the
first time.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
The Nation Responds.

The news of the nomination of STEPHEN
A. DOUGLAS. as the Democratic candidate
for the Presidency, has awakened the great
est degree of heartfelt enthusiasm throug-
out the country. From every State in the
Union, comes the note of rejoicing In
every town in this vast confederacy of
States, patriot hearts were gladdencd by
the news carried upon the wings of the
lishtning-the champion of the people has
trmmphed over the politicians At Chica-
go, the home of Mr.. Douglas, the excite
nent was most intense The enthusiasm,
at the late wigwam convention that put
poor "Old Abe" in the field, was nothing
to be compared to it. The moment the
news of Douglas nomination came, Chica-
go was aroused to degree of delight never
before known. Three hundred guns were
fred, bonfires blazed in the streets, speech
es were made, buildings illuminated and a
happy time had generally. Illinois men
put Douglas majority in that State at co.
600!
At indianapolis, Gov. Willard spoke,
bands played, cannons roarcd, and great
excitement prevailed. At Lafayette, Ind,
100 guns were fired, at Cincsnati 1s1 guns
were fred, at Dubuque speeches were made
by Wilson and others, 100 guns were fired,
bonfires &c. The demonstrations at Mil
waukee, Madison, GAINESVILLE, Cleveland
Toledo, Buffalo, Albany, New York, Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Washington, New Or
leans, Mobile, and all the principal towns
in the Union, as far as heard from were all
enthusiastic for Douglas. 1t is too evident
to be denied, the hearts of the people of all
the States are with the "Little Giant of
Illinois. Upon the wings of the lightning
the news of his nomination was borne to
the country and the peoplerespond in tones
that strike terror to the hearts of his 3D.
ponents. .--... ..-.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

WAwKoN JOURNAL, AND DEBORAH RE.
PUBLIc.-We are indebted to these hand.
some and well-edited papers for kind mott
ces. Their course towards the Times is in
marked contrast with that of few uneasy,
envious sheets in North Iowa, whose con-
ductors are so fearful of injuring the par
ty that oUns them that they forget favors
even in their anxiety to please their masters.
We pity a man who has so little individual
ity that he will strike friend because his
party orders it.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
THREE CHEERS FOR DOUGLAS.

The following lines were composed by
ady at Burlington, Wis.,, who signs herst
JENNIE S. We will bet on her democrat
every time. We willingly give her lin
the benefit Of our circulation:
Let's raise the shout for Douglas,
For none need doubling stand,
He's bound to be the President
or this United land.
Then, three cheers for Douglas,
The Giant of the West,
For he can maui out Lincoln,
Without a coat or vest;
Then, three cheers for Douglas,
The Giant never fails,
He's bound to maui out Lincoln,
Worse than he would rails.
Let's raise the shout for Douglas,
The peoples chosen one,
He's sure to go to Washington,
In eighteen sixty one.
Then, three cheers for Douglas,
The little Giant brave,
Wen stand by the Unon,r
And our dear country save:
Then, three cheers for Douglas
He surely cannot fail,
Old Abe must buy new ak,
And go to splitting rails.
Let's ra Use the shout for Douglas,
The Douglas of our land,
For he will WELD the scepter,
And give out his command.
Ihen, three cheers Tor Douglas,
Poor Lincoln shakes with fear,
He'll have to hang his pictures up,
And wait a few more years
Then, three cheers for Douglas,
He's generous, good and true,
He's sorry for poor Lincoln,
And Lincoln's party too.
Let's raise the shout for Douglas,
With knapsack Oh his back,
He tramped iato the country,
And still is on the track.
Then, three cheers for Douglas,
And let the welkin ring
Till every land and nation,
Shall echo back again;
Then, three cheers for Douglas,
The hero of the West,
Don't weep Republicans,
You've tried to do your best.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

mint, (treble strength spirits of camphor,
mixed in a bottle, dose from five to thirty
drops, to be taken every Is to 80 minutes,
is said to be a sure cure for sun cholera,
cholera morbus, diarrhoea and complaints
of that nature, preyelant during the sum
mer months.
DIR. Pepper has been chosen president of
Pennsylvania University. Unruly stu
dents will get ''peppered" if they are not
careful.
1t is estimated that there are now three
and one half millions of Roman Catholics
in the United States.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Cotiliions.

Cotillions.
On the night of Friday last, there were
two pretty extensive seasons of dancing
jollity in our city. We participated in
neither of them, but the Junior member
of the editorial firm represented the office
at one place certainly, and possibly at both
We looked on, and in company with the
steadiest Judge in Iowa, partook of "old
Bits" supper.
At the American there were from 90 to
40 couples; we heard general satisfaction
expressed, and the amusement was kept up
till an early hour in the morning.
AT Marlatt's there were about the same
number. Van Velzer, of the City Hotel,
furnished the supper; it was good, of
course.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

CALLs.-Mr BABBlTT the talented Edi.
tor of the Wawkon Journal called upon
us on Tuesday. He is just from visit to
New York, and brought back with him a
newly made wife. If the journal has as
happy looking face as its Editor we know
its readers will be happy enough. The
lessrs. Larrabee, Of Clcrmont, were with
us also at the same hour. They have our
thanks for late Minneapolis and Sank Ra-
pids papers.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

The BoTToM >CARD.-A gentleman held
a check for large amount upon one of the
prominent banks of Boston, but on pre-
senting it, the teller, not knowing him, &C.
clined paying it. Protestations, assertions
and references failed to convince the bank
officer, and finally, it being necessary for
the check holder to play his bottom card
in order to take the pile, and finding that
no other proof was at hand, he partially
disrobed himselfand triumphantly displayed
one corner Of his shirt with his name writ
ten thereon. The teller paid over the
money. 49,.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

WAwKoN.--A letter from W. Delafeld,
Esq, of Wawkon, advises us that Festi-
val will take place in that town, Oh the
Fourth, for the benefit of ST. Pauls Church
generally, and especially for the purchase
of a BELL. Accompanying the letter is a
programme, setting forth that some very
beautiful goods from the East, works of art
from Italy and Switzerland, will be offered
for sale. The Grab Bag" and Post Office
arrangements will be in full blast, and lots
of money will be raised--we hope.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27

INsURAScE.-We are in receipt of hand
some Chicago weekly, entitled the Msur-
ance and Rail,eoy Register. It is edited
by JOHN A. NICHOLS, one of the best bust
ness men of that city or the West. The
Register will be devoted particularly to tie
subjects indicated by its title, and all per-
sons interested in Railway or Insurance
Companies ought to take it if they would
be we'll posted. Its price is only 81 90 per
year.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Lincoln VS. Seward.


We often hear it asserted by smooth
tongued Republicans that Lincoln was at
least the second choice of the friends of Mr..
Seward. The fact is that the more ardent
admirers of Mr.. Seward, particularly in
New York, will not work for Lincoln at all
while the rank and file of the party, there
yield him only that faint support which
close party organization requires. But, it
is idle to claim that there is any enthusiasm
or heartfelt response to the nomination Of
Lincoln, in any OF the States where tho
friends of Seward, form the greater portion
of the Republican party. Nearly all %
Stewards organs have spoken Of the nomi-
nation of Lincoln in terms of the most bit
ter disappointment, and while lauding Sew
ard to the third Heaven, as a statesman, a
party leader and patriot, they utter no
notes OF praise for Lincoln, and unwillingly
recognize him as the nominee of the "weak
sister, wing Of the party 1t is useless to
attempt to bolster up their party by asser-
ting that Abe Lincoln was the second choice
Of the Seward men. We could fill our
columns with ably written articles from
leading Republican papers denouncng the
nomination of Lincoln as an outrage upon
the party and the result of personal
grudge against Senator Seward. The Re-
publican organ at Poughkepsie, says:
The last one whom the poltroons Of
Pennsylvania and Indiana, and the sneaks
of New England-who could have render
cd Mr.. Stewards nomination certain had
they been true--would have fallen back up
on, was Mr.. Lincoln.
Does that look like a harmonious sup
port of Lincoln?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-27
Garabaldf.

Garabaldi.
The recent startling events in the Sicilies
have drawn the attention of the civilized
world to the gallant hero, Garabaldi His
bravery as soldier, energy and persever-
ance as citizen, his success as a comman.
! der, and above all the merits of the cause
in which he is so earnestly engaged, arc
powerful magnets drawing toward him the
most earnest sympathies of liberty lovers
in all climes. His recent brilliant career,
the glorious victories browning the efforts
of himself and co-workers, has awakened
an enthusiasm, especially in the under cur
rents of European society, that may even.
tuate in the overthrow of the most power.
full Kingdoms Of Europe. There is latent
feeling in the European heart which only
needs the slightest touch of the insurrec-
tionist's torch, to light the fires Of liberty on
every hill top on the continent
That Garabaldi will yet become the Bolitar
Of Europe is not by any means certain
The fate of popular leaders in the old world
iii the past furnishes most impressive les
son upon the utter powerlcssness of the wor-
king masses, and the tremendous power of
Imperial armies. From the valley of the
Rhine, the sunny fields of France, the
shores of the Baltic and the Mediterranean
there are to-day, myriads of brave men
whose hearts beat responsive to the cause
of the hero of the Siclies. What the III.
innate result of this campaign may be upon
the affairs of Europe none can foresee, but
it has demonstrated one proposition most
clearly. The heroes of Europe are shorn of
their prestige as rulers, for all time to come;
the gocer,ed will hereafter control it's desti-
Mes A new map of Nations is formed and
prominently thereon, is the star of freedom
the iron bands of priesty power are broken;
the DEGREES of Popes and Empcrors, the
edicts of Kings must henceforth be subject
to the popular will Should Garabaldi nsv-
er approximate any closer to the broad
field of "sclfgovernment by the people,"
than ne has now done, he has certainly won
a name that, unless furnished by his own
acts in the future, will stand high upon the
Nineteeth century's roll of patriots. The
sycophantic cry Of Vice la Emperor, must
be drowned by the swelling tones of the
coo populi, -Tice la LiJerty!