The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1860-06-20
McGREGOR, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 90, 1860
Coz respondence Of the Times.
NcGregor, Wisconsin, Niloaukse, Douglas,
Seymour, "OM Abe," &c., &c.

Coz respOndence Of the Times.
lNcGregor, Wisconsin, MilUaukee, Douglas,
Seymour, "OM Abe," &C., &c.
Monroe, Wis, June Sth, 1860.
DEAR Col: Allow me to assure YOU in
these few rambling thoughts, that INV pro-
tracted absence from the Times must not
be construed into forgetfulness of YOU and
yours. Indeed, am behind the age one
month, for even thus long have wandered
from home deprived of your invaluable pa
per, to which I have become seriously at
tached. But you know that my political
affinities compel me first to discharge all
obligations to my Republican friends, and
as have seen and heard an abundance of
noteworthy material, of which they have
had their favored part, let me now try to
something of interest for your
readers.
Ineed scarcely inform you that I attend
ded the great Republican Convention at
Chicago, for you have long since learned
that ererybody was there. A gain I regret
;tSSay that I was hurried through that spir-
outr.tle city-of McGREGoR, without op-
business to note its rapid advancement in
inrs of both 'Esive improvements in build
likewise that Tic and private character
which was still mos detrauded of that
to-wit, social chat any, ar%Syarmly anticipated,
with "the Col," which scenlaa OF Lager
almost proyerbial with those oea:. .:.- e'I" h'
your place. You must indeed Bsss,ns oy
smashing business to warrant the reec
of so many brother chips: Who wonden.
that you have prdfusion of friends?
Since leaving Chicago and the associations
Of many warm acquaintances, dear to me
from early rcminisccnce, have been ramb.
ling through this delightful State, sojourn.
ing among kind friends, amid familiar
scenes, and enjoying all the diversified
pleasures which intelligence and prosperity
can bestow. Wisconsin can boast Of her
beautiful scenery, fertile SOIL extensive rail-
roads, linking with iron bands the CONNER
cial interests of the Lakes to the mineral,
numbering and agricultural resources of Su-
perior, the Mississippi and the interior
likewise her beautiful city of Milwaukee,
with many aspiring rivals, and lastly, tho
not least, for they have given her general
prosperity, an intelligent energetic people.
Ten years ago, Wisconsin had not one mile
Of completed railroad, and only about one
hundred thousand inhabitants. Now near
ly one thousand miles are travcrscd daily
by the cars, yielding life and general activi-
ty to the industrial pursuits of six hundred
thousand inhabitants. From ten thousand
Milwaukee has increased to sixty thousand.
1t is claimed and 1 think justly, that the
approaching census will show that the Wis
is entitled to five members in the popular
branch Of Congress, under the ensuing ap-
portionmcnt. The figures will determine
this, as well as another fact now disputed
and unknown, whether Iowa or Wisconsin
will lead in the aggregate of their popula-
ton. BE this as it may, both States have
made rapid advancement since the last T.
S. census, Of which they may well be proud.
Could we look with assurance for compar-
ative state Of development and improvement
for Minnesota, and truly can conceive no
reason why it will not transpire, then in.
decd will that people, oppressed with finan-
c;ol disaster and railroad complications, be
thrice happy.
The crops here, as well as elsewhere in
the fertile west are now fiattcring the farm
ers with a bountiful harvest. Never before
in the history of this country, were such
oceans of grain sown, such worlds of corn
planted. Can we be assured of ready
and liberal market for the super-a abundant
surplus Of produce now in prospective, we
shall be the happiest people on the face of
the globe. Then, instead Of the one hun-
dred and .ffty teams, which 1 met between
Frankville and McGregor when coming
down from Dccorah, we will doubtless see
fce hundred. am satisfied that your
"Prairie City, is destined to BE- the greatest
grain mart of its comparative size in the
United States. Being acquainted with her
growth and history for the past seven wears
and familiar with the back country for 200
miles, which makes your point an entrspot
for trade and travel, feel competent to
say that the future will verify my predic.
ton.
Let ME acind up with bit of politics.
You will recollect, Col, that when proph-
esied, that which is now matter of fact in
relation to portion of the Minnesota Dele
cation to Charleston proving recreant to
Douglas, you cut me rather sharp, (Which
plain talk a,lmired) closing with the as
sertion that did not want Stephen nomi-
mated. Now will acknowledge the truth
of all that you said editorially, provided you
admit the facts of my communication, then
disputed. But .aoao let me say that l am
exceedingly anxious to see ''Stephcn" put
On the track against ouT giant. Yet can't
hope thus, for his chances arc "srowing
beautifully less" every day. AS his Popu-
lar Sovereignty doctrine has been squelchcd
out in the U. S: Senate, so tco will Douglas
be "scoopcd out" at Baltimore Again Col.
l hope you will make up your face for a
Republican President on and after the 4th
of next March, for we are going to elect
"Ahe I.iacoln;" and no mistake. The en-
thusiasm for him is unbounded, and let me
assure you that it is not of sectional
character.
Mark my assertion. Every electoral vote
northwest of the Ohio-evcn your Hoos-
icr favorite-will be cast for Abraham Lin
coin, beside enough eastward to give him
ain overwhelming triumph. Now make up
your mind to see Guthrie or Seymour clean
ed out jnst as easy as the Little Giant
will be at Baltimore.
Your most obedient scribe,
a. B. WEBER.
REMARKs.-We give place to the full re-
marks Of our over -sanguine friend, because
we do not doubt his sincerity and because,
farther, it may do our Republican readers
good to learn of enthusiasm" in the pa
pers-there is very little of it anywhere
else If Webber had the mantle of proph-
ecy we would give up beat, but the opposi-
ton predictions of '52 and '56 We're equally
self-consoling, and the result in each case
was not only defeat Of the boastcrs, but a
destruction even of their name. 1t riN be
30 in 1SGOt