The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-07-17
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The Treasurer of Clayton County, Mr.
Nicklaus, will be at McGregor, on the 18th
and 10th, to collect the taxes for Mendor
township. /. . james Mcintosh of this place
was robbed at Davenport recently of gold
watch and valuable suit of clothes. The
rogue came into his bedroom in the night
The watch was recovered and the 'thc
caught after being dangerously wounded by
a pistol in the hands of the Sheriff. The
ladies of McGregor were busy last week
making havelocks and other convenicnccs
in the way Of clothing for Company {, Sd
regiment Iowa Volunteers. Mrs. George,
Mrs. Bradley, Miss Rowan, and many 9th.
ers, were heartily engaged in this thought
full work of kindness. The volunteers will
esteem these favors far above their real val
ue. From paragraph in tho local COL
umns Of the Dubuque daily Times, written
by very partial friend Of the Senior ed-
tor of this paper, it is reported that he is
about to 60 to Dubuque as the editor of a
new paper soon to be established there.
We guess the author of the paragraph in
question is bad gucsscr. "A. w. Hack
ley, Esq, ex-editor Of the Dubuque Tribune
died recently in that city. The deceased
was an excellent writer, though bad health
in later years drove him from the editorial
field. "a Card in our last, rejecting on
one of the members of the Quixotic Legion,
did that member injustice. Explanations
have been made and the gentleman is fully
exoncrated O. We are glad to publish this
because we don't think there are many
better "b'hoys" in this state than L. j.
Prentice, in referring to the fact that Gen.
Pillow often compares himself to Gen. Scott,
says, 'thcre is about as much resemblance
as there is between thunder peal and an
onion peel. I'VE are in receipt of draw
er full of poetic and prose contributions
which will get round for publication some
time; at present they must sleep until we
get space to exhibit them. 1t is proposed
by somebody to buy the slaves of the Dor
der states at $500 head and make more
free territory. Where would the blacks be
located?. james Shields, of Mallory
township, aged %, was drowned one day
last week while SEEMING fish below the mill
at Export. ID. E. Coon, of North Iowa
newspaper notoriety, is now Captain of
Cavalry in Col. Warrcn's Iowa regiment.
-. Measures are being taken to continue
the organization Of the Quixotic Legion by
diverting it into Young Mems Debating
Club, with iniation fee, signs, passwords,
dc. Conducted properly this can be made
an excellent institution. John Mcbride.
late Of the Guttenburg Register, E. L. Bah
bitt Of the Wawkon Journal, and lots of
other good-looking acquaintance called to
see US last week. Mac. is expecting to To-
cate his printing material at Lake City,
MINI. Rabbit has gone up to St. Paul to
recruit-his health and show his better half
the romantic scenery of the Great River.
S. MILFORD has stored the old Post Office
building with Agricultural tools of all kinds
which he wishes to sell. Call and get ac-
quaintcd with him. The butcher shop of
Cawelti Brothers, and Bolton 4 Williams,
located below town half a mile, burned up
on Saturday night about IL o'clock. Loss
$780,. The DEBORAH Republic informs us
that the remains of Tellyea have been dis
covered near Burr Oak, and that his widow
and brother-inlaw, Uivengood) have been
again arrested for the murder. The body
bears evidence of brutal violence, and these
parties will now be held for trial. They
were discharged at the last term of court
because the dead man could not be found.
80. .Immenseimprovements are being made
in the streets of McGregor. Sewers arc be-
ing dug on the south side of Main, the
street filled up toUaras grade; the road near
the White Springs is being greatly improv-
ed by Capt. Sam DeHaven and his able
corps ofassistants. The public hcreabouts
is ofthe opinion that we have an excellent
administration in the State of McGregor.
Marshal "Bill' keeps things straight and
orderly as though he was church member.
49,. The Railroad men west of us speak in
the most fattering terms of the advance they
are making in the grading Of the line. d. /. .
Mr.. Burke, Of Mitchell county met with the
loss of wagon by runaway match Of his
horses in our streets one day last week. :.
Occasionally merry party march up the
streets very late at night singing very inter-
esting songs to the great qualification of our
sleepy citizens. This is all very nice, boys,
when called for, bat you should never force
your music on an unwilling public. Capt
Freeman is advised to hold the Union Ran
gers ready to march at ten days notice.
'BoB" says he has spent great deal of
money to get chance to serve his country
and his company are nearly worn out in
waiting; when His Excellency, the Cover
nor, has obliged all his favorites of southern
Iowa, the Rangers expect to be noticed
Capt Frecman's company was the first
Cavalry in the Iowa field and they have
been treated as coolly as though they were
unworthy Of the honor of defending the fac
Of the Union. five could advise them they
would sec Sam. j. Kirkwood in celestial
glory before they would accept any prefer
he has to make. The Cawelti Brothers
have about completed fine brick building
on the corner where S. Merrilrs residence
formerly stood. The first story will be oc-
cupied for a Meat Market, and the second
for residence. +. /. The boys IF McGregor
raised Liberty pole the other day. Chas.
McLaury made tie speech; we arc told it