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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

Revolutionary history advises us Of
Washington's ''crossing the Delaware :"
Columbus crossed the Atlantic; travellers
to California cross the plains; the Sun has
semi-annual spells Of crossing the Equinoc-
tial; Christian professors shear the cross''
Occasionally men and women get cross
If they are not we'll used young ladies arc
often "crossed in lovc"-and so on to end
Of the chapter on crosses.
Our particular business at present is to
speak of crossing the Great River whose
waters lave our shores and whose name is
household word throughout the world
The public are informed that Mason d
Macumber have launched an elegant and
safe Ice Boat, the STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, and
are running mails and passengers from
shore to shore with entire safety. Wards
Boat was failure-Mason's is success.
The former was conceived by dreamer
the latter by worker. The DOUGLAS is
large and staunch, capable of bearing up
on the ice or in the water with burthen
Of two tons or more. Just at this time
and usually for many days in the Fall and
Spring the river is about "alf and alf" and
it is crossed here after the style laid down
by DR.. Kane in his Arctic expeditions.
Without proper boats aid guides of good
judgment the trip from shore to shore is
hazardous with "Mase Il 81" as officers,
and the DoucLAs to seat yourself in, there
is scarcely a prospect of danger. Let
those who would make safe trips and at
the same time patronage energy and indus
try inquire for the STEPHEN A. DouoLAs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

ARMY APPROACHING McGREaoR-ARMs
WANTED 40 SOON 40 PossiBLE.--lt il currently
reported that an army is ON its way to this city
to take some of the Richest and Finest Gold
and Silver Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated
Ware for very small sum Of money from w.
A.. Giles, Main st., where can be found with
the above a large assortment of Clocks,
French and German, Fancy Goods, TOYS, etc.
which he will sell cheap for cash. Watcher and
Jewelry repaired and warranted And for the
soldiers warranted Tot to let them run from the
enemy If desired. If
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

TWc are requested to say by the
Secretary L. p. Hall, that the Clayton
County Teachers Association will meet in
Monona at o'clock 2. NJ. Of Wednesday
the 25th December.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

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In this city, the 3Oth OF November, 1861, Of
dipthera. GBoRGE F., only OF Frederick and
Hannah v. Wilson, aged IL years and months.
The youth whose dc ath is here recorded, deserves
more than passing notice. For one SO young, he
had established character which 10 rarely found.
Manliks and respectful toward his Seniors gentle,
and forebearng In intercourse with his young mates
he won the love and tho deerentia attention OF all
with whome he came in contact. To disposition Of
the greatest amabiy he added an industry and an
aptitude In learning that marked him the OF
q very high order Of intellect. knew little GsoRos
we'll. The discrepancy Of years made difference in
the cordially of friendship. His love Of sciences
passports at all times the society Of his Seniors
while the modesty which became child always
stamped his face and lent It's charms to his
saton. The decacy of his physical structure was In
and to this cause Is often the case, may he atrib.
utsd his early decease. Admired . echolar and
universally beloved boy. GEORGE left the wor d
as happy period Of llfe When told that he would
die, the little philosopher observed TO his informant
"Well, suppose Is for the best. did wrong
to anybody! How many who read this brief tribute
to his memsry can say as much when death shall
touch them with his icy fingers ....
To the Father and Mother who have become child
less within the lsst three weeks by this second vista
ton Of the Insatiate King, can offer words Of
consolation. God, alone. can be their comiorser.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

Our CORRESPONDENCE have sur.
renderer the first page Of this paper to
correspondents, and Our readers will agree
with US that it is well filed.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

~We welcome again to our columns
the long-silent pens If "Dick" and "Joe
V. baugh." Write again. and write often.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

DohVio. AAS COMMANDING VeucIHl -
ordered the execution of over 200 promin-
ent revolutionists.
A member Of the Legislature accompa-
MED by forty citizens from Arkansas, have
arrived at st. Louis, and joined the Union
regiment of Hon. j. S. Phelps.
The resolution cf Sen. Grimes for an
investigation into the causes for rcverses to
our arms, it is said stands no likelihood of
passage.
The House have passed resolution in.
structing the Judiciary committee to in.
qure into the censorship Of the telegraph
Office.
A late order of Gen. Halleck contains a
clause that fugitive Unionists in that city
should be quartered upon rich secession
lists.
Five gunboats are said to be building at
Charleston. Provisions are reported to be
cheap.
Large numbers Of Union refugees con-
tinue to arrive at st. Louis.
Sen. Trumbull has introduced q bill for
the confiscation and freedom Of all slaves
owned by rebels; the bill also makes it in.
cumbent upon the President to provide for
the colonization Of all such, as may be will.
ing to 60 to some tropical country where
they shall have the protection of the federal
government.
In skirmish fight at Lecsburg, Virgin
ia, Col. Smith of the 9th Georgia regiment
and five other rebels were killed. Our loss
was two killed
The 10th New York regiment recently
made reconnaissance from Port Royal to
within twenty miles Of Charleston, captur-
ing two batteries and spiking the guns
About 1000 contrabands have come with
in the federal lines and others still are con-
stantly arriving.
The President avows his purpose to ad-
here to cautious and prudent policy with
reference to foreign affairs.
By the North America we learn that
Mason and Slidell were expected in Eng.
land, on the Goth. There's many slip"
etc.
The steamship Baltic sailed for Fl Pick
ems on the 9th inst, from New York with
the New York 18th on board.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

~ John G. IIeenan is in Cincinnati.
Ohio, raising regiment to lead against the
scccssiOnists. . .-E
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11
The Linco,n-Ca meron tmbroeiio.

INV hNuOIOXAlOS
1T has now transpred that the Presi.
dents message would have been delivered
on Monday, but for the modification of Sec.
rotary Camercn's report, which caused a
delay Of one day. This modification
"emasculation' is the term used by radicals
lis so important that we cannot do less
than put it all upon the record. The closing
portion of Secretary Cameron's report,
which contains the Objectionable clause,
reads as follows:
1T has become grave question for de-
termination, what shall be done with the
slaves abandoned by their owners on the
advance of our troops into Southern terri
tory, as in the Beaufort district OF South
Carolina. The whole white population
therein is six thousand, while the number
Of negroes exceeds thirty two thousand.-
The panic which drove their masters in
wild confusion from their homes, leaves
them in undisputea posse ssion of the soil
Shall they armed by their masters, be plac-
Cd in the field against us, or shall their
labor be continually employed in repro
ducing the mean for supporting the armies
of rebellion?
1.-THE war into which this government
has been forced by rebcllious traitors, is
carried on for the purpose of repossessing
the property violently and reasonably
seized upon by the enemies Of the Govern.
,nent, and to ie-establish the authority and
laws Of the United States in the places
where it is opposed or overthrow by arm
cd instruction an6 rebellion. It's purpose
is to recover and defend what is Justly its
own.
War, even between independent nations,
is made to subdue the enemy, and all that
Slongs to that enemy, by occupying the
lie country, and exercising domination
- AZ Al
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

~ Episcopal Service every Sunday evening at
Kennsdys hall. Rev. q. W. Clinton, Rector. ssass
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

NewD ana Items.
The forts on Phoenix and other islands
near Charleston, s. c., have been blown up
and the people are reported to be consider
ing whether they shall have to surrender
Charleston, or burn it up.
The reports Of the removal Of the rebel
capitol from Richmond to Nashville, proves
to have been incorrect
Nov. goth will be celebrated as the day
on which the largest review ever held in
this country took place. There were de-
ployed in an open field near Washington,
ninety regiments Of infantry, twelve of cav.
airy and twenty batteries Of artillery.
The Presidents Message is generally lik-
cd by conservatives, and dislikcd by radi.
Gals. -r .s-... ~ r...u
Burnett, Of the House Of Representa-
tives, and Breckenridge, Of the Senate,
both from Kentucky have been promptly
expelled. .-.s ..7s
A system Of exchange Of prisoners will
probably soon be effected.
The rebels are committing depredations
within few mile of Fort Leavenworth.
Geo. Opdyke has been elected Mayor Of
New York. .-
The federal flag floats over portions Of
the soil Of every rebel state except Alaba-
ma and Arkansas.
The Northern Light from Aspinwall with
$S73, 900 in treasure has arrived
Depots for the collection and instruction
Of troops are to be established 4p t' all tsd
northern n s.-2.sssae ,sau-.e.,- '-sss !:
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11

the mt n and things within its ter
This being true in respect to indp
nations at war with each other other i
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16
OUR GOVERNMENT IS NOT A MILITARY
DESPOTISM.

Mr. Lincoln. it seems neeis to he told of this OBJ
vi"us fact; many Of his party certa My do. The
question often asked with pompnns and bins
ternc air by the roercionis:s, ''tave we govern
ment worth preserving, one invested with >ufi
cicnt power enforce its own laws? In answer
the first branch If that question it IN in truth
be sad that We have no government worth preServ
ing if it can he preserved bv other means than
by an appeal t" tie word and hayonet. And in
regard to the other branch of the question. the
power of the government depends on circumstances
it's Just powers from the consent Of III. governe -
and if that cannot he att,ine from the gov
erned or ia ,ther words, from the people, enforce
the law in any given case by an appeal t" arms it
cannot be done How lille aud foolish then for a
few abolition stickers for the Chicago platform, and
nothing else, to talk about enforcing the ftlcra!
laws under existing circumstances, IN seeding
States, bv the use ofthe military and naval power
Of the government when the ire South uni three
ffihs uf the North at least utterl., opposed t.
any such course:-Har .ford lCkD Times
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16
ON SECESSION AND
COERCION.

In q letter to NJ Breckinridge, dated August IL,
1903, relative to the acquisition of Louisiana, Mr..
Jefferson says:
"rhese federalists in this acquisition the for
nation of confederacy, embracing all the waters
If the Mississippi on bot, sides of it, and Separa
ton of the eastern waters from US, These c"nbi-
nations depend on many circumstances which We
annot foresee. that place little reliance on them
1--WE have seldom seen neighborhood produce af-
fsction among nations The reverse is almost the
universal truth.
..Besides, If 1t should become the great interest
of those nations to separate from this-ft their hap
oness should depe, on 1t strongly as to induce
hem to 90 through that eonculsio", sohy should these
4tL.ntic States dread it? But especially, sohy
should their present Inhabitants take side In such
question -.
sis;ppi States will be our sons We leave them
Instinct but bordering establishments. We think
we see their happiness in their Union, and wish
It Events may prove it otherwise and if they see
| rhoir interest in separation, Why should take
side with our Atlantic rather than Mississippi
descendants
ut is the elder brother and the younger son diff
| er;ng.
God bless them both, and keep them in Union
il he for their good, but Separate them lift 20 bet
| ter. .-[Wvrks of Jefferson. vo,. 4. 499 800
| Indoe CampheN uf< S.,us1asunsa c.
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16
FROM RICHMOND.
RICHMOND MARCH l1th

On Saturday the Cnmmtte made rePort-The
majority recommended conference OF the Border
States recognize the light of secession, and protest
against coercion. Gov. Wise submitted a minority
report demanding guarantees reputiatlng hostlHtes
by the government States and requiring the gov
ern.ncnt to ,:cuate the fortS. There are only
three signatures report in favor of secession. 1t
is eare the majnsir ort viii no. te palata-
Die to he Univnass ~ it reOu1as tAe Tle0s o se-
tfAssafAa
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

Inc h.t.e foem below appeared III the CALVES
n EVENING News. We guess who wrote it. Some
triotis Lady, VIC wager.
COTTON DOODLE.
WRITTEN A LADY ON HEARING THAT YANKEs
ID ,opLE HAD BEEN HlssED IN New ORLEANS.
Hurrai for brave K,og Cotton |
The South h+rncrs are singing
From Ia oiua 10 the Gulf
The echo lo;iuly ringing.
In every heart ii feeling stirS
'Gai,,st Northern Abolition
Something is heard of Compromise,
But netting OF Submission.
Cotton Doodle, boys, hurra.,!
We've set Ola Yankee Kissing,
And when get Southern rights
1 guess Le'it turn, up missing.
ss His poet, Lowell, is singing
G,lnSt 'sa,red com Promises
Pra $, 'G"d co'ltound the bastard Y ord"
AT which his '.ga.i arises. f"
No w,nder IL: t { hates it.
He surely Las .oi reason
lie brohe the ...i,n oi Seventy
Aud it prOCl.lii,S hlS treason.
Cotton Doodle. boys, hurrah
He does not love the Negro;
That's nrt pretext hollow,
To hide his gree j 10, glng,
For the almighty bo.iar."
W ere was his tenucr conscience,
W icn for our ''uoo0-siuined gold,
His Narrai,gnset captives
Were into slavery soid?
Cotton Doodle. boys, hurrah!
'Gainst nul!iiying Tariffs
He ralSrd a nllo.tE dili,
Ana louuly talked In Thrty-Two
Of aioi.nit's S.n
But nov appeals from Congress
To the higher law OF Heavcn-
twas ii'IIib. in one, you know,
But God Ike Il eleven.
Cotton Doodle, boys hurrah
Thank q cd. his day is passing!
He iougrer US,
For : tate b, State, Well firmly stand.
From Mary lanu to Texas.
KING cotton is our Monarch
Wlo'ic nquer Ah"ii'ion,
Ana set II 5 foot upon the neck
OF treason and Sedtion.
Cotton Doodle, boys, hurrah!
We've s.nt Old Yankee kissing.
And " hen Wp get our Southern rights
l guess le'i! tu.n up missing.
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

Not the 81 ghtest doubt of it Mr. IKBu>E You are
just be ginning to VIII The si,oo VIII pinch, =
is bound to carry trade to he South iae ~l,c!e
northwest will I5ur>i New 0tie..s ana sac
sout:, at Charleston. You'l the grass grow
upon your Connercie Stores OF New J ork, before
three gears and al this the idea Of negro eq -j
ty.
Ihc Northern Confeteracy il this respect is "a
ce,nm.. II they levy tar II uI, goods Is'trc1as
IN New oreaes. t;.arie.ton, they lilae,. &tty
c:>s,ov ledge tie existence 0: the "vernmcnt. If
thcE 10. tuelr tariff cn2cte,. at Washington, is
useless ard hey collect :l3e duties brings =:
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

~ Advertisements ordered to be continued on
lie inside, charged 37A cents per square for each
insertion after the first.
Advertisements upon which the number of in
sertiots is not marked will lie continued until
dered out and 30 cts per square for each insertion
after the first.
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

A very sudden change has taken place in Nh.
Iincolns policy Gft can e cre',iIed) &c ofl.ns 10
Mr. Llucon, his words III the Inaugural. that lie
was 70 't,"ll ocupy and possess she places AID
property of tle Unit.d ,t.tes Government" were
al og-ther '..lrti7i;itlty" used! 1t is qnere way
to do this b. Abandoning Fora Sumter, our late
give to understand they itenl to 40. We,
however this morning, believe the whole announce
ment be a Deliberate sell.
Charleston will BE- imireg:able SebaStapol
AMI even more So in the hands If the Cnnfederatud
State, and it is not at all li>cly that Lincoln IN
tends to give up the advantage he possesses by
holding Fort Sumter We will be able to inform
our readers tomorrow fully of this fact. when We
receive the n Y. Tribune, as it generally. knows
more about Mr.. Line e,ns policy than any other
sheet Should this course be adopted the ultras
will .howl like mad dogs at tie evident mark of
cowardce dspaytd by Lincoln, Seward, Chase and
Co.
We incline to the belief that this is mere stroke
of diplomacy to foil the Old Dominion tie signs
are increasing of her prompt secession Should
they adopt this policy it is merely to the bor
der States to abolitonize them We will not be-
lieve it however until the Fort is evacuated
ACTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WoRDS.-On the 1St
February, 1850, says the Day Book, Senator
John P Hale, of New Hampshire, presented two
petitions from Isaac Jeferies and other citizens of
Pennsy ylvania, and John Woodward and others,
praying that ''some plan might be devised for the
DISSOLUTION THE AMERICAN UNION" Mr.. Web
ster Of Massachusetts. unsparng in his denun-
citation of the petitions, and suggested that there
should have been preamble to them in those words
| "Gentemcn, m6mbers of Congress: Whereas,
at the commencement of the session, you and each
of you, took your solemn oaths, in the presence of
Cod Fl, Anlxy Evo ntISfS
support the Constitution of the United States-now,
therefore pray you to take immediate steps to
break up the Union and overthrow the Constitution
as soon you cam"
Yet this petition received three votes, John P.
Hale of n. H.. William II. Seward, of n Y, Sal
mon P. Chase Of Ohio. The two first are Cabinet
officers [See Senate Journal, st acssion 3lst Con
gress, Page 1913.
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

s~Wiu Mr. Douyl.s 20 into Lincoln's Ca'lnetf
VIII Dug. Wallack be the rack door organ tor
Lincoln? VIII the National Inte'h'fn'er ne 'ne
organ or the Old Foge brigade o. the l.'"co '.'e
for.e~e All these are questions ~h'c'. time vii
sesN1es eee"~. - g - = wa .vurnst
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16
THE WOMEN'S MEMORIAL.

Sneator Crittenden. shortly before t.c adjourn
ment of Congress, presented the memorial oe tour-
thomsand ladies, all from the Bor''cr States
praying for compromise. The memorial was ha",
somey enclosed in a blue >ilk tag ornamental with
ine needle work. while the fourteen thousand sig
natures, in delicate female hanL pr Sentcd an r.
resstihle dem and for peace In presenting IT " =:
S.b,n. wom.n Who rushed in between the contend
ing hosts and restored peace by peaceably d'sarn'
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16
EXTRA SESSION.

The call for an extra session will depend entirely
upon circumstances. Ifunder the inducement OF ii
low tariff in the cotton Coniederacy, imports
heavily transferred to New Orleans.
and compel the immediate action of Congress. If
duties collected a> at present, with the
misrepresentation of those received at Southern ports,
there would be necessity for extra session
But tile beicf obtains that large portion etforeign
f1ade ciU tuhe the Southern direction under their
Ioao tari1, the Hestern consumption could thus be
supplied more cheaply than through Nothern
ports, Congress adjourned without passing any
law authorizing the President, his discretion, to
suspend abolish ports of entry, giving him
lower to collect the revenue on board ship His
hands are tied anl if the contingency which
has been suggested, lis only relief will be through
an extra session. Although of the elections
do regularly TIL August Gen Taylor
fou. d it necessary to summon Congress, in May If
the occasion should become urgent, that precedent
| may be followed
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

II eumns OF Subs a7oGi0nl 8
Single copy, N advance, per aHnum 90
the end oi tue year. TO
{" g Single copies U5C
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

iis.es =? Yet tie peace Z On ,rcs- r,yia esta1 e
Constitution sal recognize free Ee1ro IS III
zen Are YOU wlli..g t.at free nero ;neehan'cs
and ,tcrers shall come from the North to c'mPe:e
with the whit aborer, and white mechanic South! !!
Yet the Peace Conference provides that they nail
be protected bv gvhat Not the State-nof 80 weak
power as that-but by C"ngress-by the power
f1l arm of the Felcral Government!
Do we mist:te thcsa propositions VIC think not
Who should know better than the talented AMI aiae
son of Norti, Carolina. GE". DAVIS of New Hanover
who went as uncompromising Unionst as a dele
gate to the Peace Congress, even DENYING the right
of secrssion? Yet these are his views and he has
nohIy and fiur'essly for his country, and
pronounced fraud disgraee aud onght not to be
offered to the people of North. Carolina That the
presentation of such humiliating propositions is
insult to their honor and their patriotism and
chivary
Yet you arc requested to swatch and watt yet !!
Yes watch-and you will hsve to wait, when the
black hords of abotionism will desolate your homes
and make a Wilderness OF your fair land Watch
and wait till your divided and incongruous state
will invite war-until you vii. be made easy
prey to the enemy. Which Of you could believe that
you could be led to wait so long this =? None of
you Look back and see how long you have wait
ed-look back and see if you. yourselves, knew
how far you being carried by demgogues.
Look ba ack and if what you told is not all
true-look back and tell us if the danger is
real presen, and over -p"wering one? and when you
have looked back come to the rescue of your coun-
try like men ~
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

DEAD Lieut.. Hudson NJ. Garland, U. S. N,
n ave OF Virginia, d'ed at BruoklyD New York, On
the 9th uf bust upnth.
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16
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q e r--z---LE 81 Q zsA IrIIll7-ZY. MAKLLI Is L8s
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

Nv q. <. .%i2EGss1:x.
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

Judge Campbell, nfsthes Saps
10 q x06Awx, t0Sk611sd
The North-Carolinian., 1861-03-16

Inc hate i'oem below appeared iii the CALVES
TON EVENING News. We guess who wrote it. Some
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-08-06
DAVID GIMTER & SOI
TAyE removed their Chair and Ca
bsnct Syarc-rOoE,a q The larger

1IkVE removed their CHAIR ana Ia
bsmct yyarc-rooi,a u The larger
aud more ccmmodluus rooms, late the res!d-
ence Of Wm. Frick, on the
Corner Of Third and iiarhct SIS. ieHi'hrFs.
where they have on had the LARGEST and
BEST ASSORrNEN Of y ovk ever offered
20 The public IN thSvicialtr,c mprlSlng Dress
Bureaus and Fancy wash-ta-ts Il the latest Is .'S,
fas Hai~srat Cbar-, CHucs-a- chairs l'oesn nrlr-
Tt.gores Hat Racks Towel Rae IS. '"ury iind sna Coz
ta- Badsfp,ts Fancy Lounges Etu.y Tables. Gr-a'-.
a General assortment 81 CJgHpN EpHN always IN
banI-Ksrroom anu Ufice Clsir-N t'irsa.- tr !"ta j.
We also attend to the UNDERTAKING
trs5ss IN al t'- branches E.iug prov q with Fancy
UEAR,ES auI ri,k'S Patent Ms!aillc hr!lal ti't>'
aud CpFEINS If our own manufacture always GA AAnI-
W. ar. ready at anv time within hours notice. l.
wait upon any and all who mas favor Us with call.
Having none bat the best workmen, we ri
WARRANT all Furniture manufactured by us, aud "a
defy competition either in price or style.
NIavfGcf0ry on " Isl Street.
where Cabins, and House Turn!na Scroll and
Rim S,wr, done on short notice sri na'e terms
A good assortment Of LUMBER alWavs on
hand for Newell Posts. E,uni>ter- and i!ani Railing
sTeRrrAIuISG Of all kinds done Is usual
NB. Anv work not on hand will be made
a. soon as possible.
Thankful for past favors, We still expect Il
Continuance Jft ne.