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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02
GARD. Sent. 28th. 1861

Hon. SAMUEL MURDoCK.-DEAR SIR -
Yours of 22d inst, was duly received in
forming me Of my nomination to the Legis.
lature by large and respectable meeting
held at Gutenberg, Saturday Sept 22d. . I
In reply would say that the time appoint
ed for holding the Convention, l was solicit
ed to permit my name to 60 before the Con-
vention. My reply was unqualifiedly NO.
That was utterly opposed to the Conven-
ton system as conducted in this county
and in fact throughout the State, and under
existing circumstances could not accept of
nomination Of that or any other Conven-
held in Clayton county, and while | appre-
ciate the intentions of my friends for the
honor conferred by my nomination never
theless must decline being Candidate for
Office. Truly, Yours,
A. T, JONES.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

BALTIMORE OYsTEGs.-A. j. Church, of
the st. Nicholas, is prominent Candidate
before the people. He has the genuine
"Maltby's Baltimore Oysters" very capt.
tai brand as our palate tcstilies. Jack says
he has made arrangements to ill orders
promptly from one can to a ton weight, and
he vouches that they shall give satisfaction.
If they are all of the same kind that Uncle
Sam tucked into the crook of our arm on a
recent occasion, we will give our voucher
that they are all right .......
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

New YoRK.--The Peoples movement
will sweep the State like whirlwind.-
IAN uNBRoKEN UNION" and mo PEACE
WIN ARMED TRAIToRsr' are the watch
words of the contest.-Albany Journal,
Republican,
We cannot foretell how it will he in Iowa,
but we have confidence that the Peoples
Union movement will sweep this State
There is this difference, friend journal !:
in your state the Republicans arc support
ing the Peoples movement, while in this
State they are fighting it with all their
forces.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

Whoever Is not prepared to sacrifice party organ
sdtioMs aud platforms on tie altar Of his country
Soc, not deserve the support and countenance Of
honest people. How We to overcome partisan
lipathies In the minds Of Of all parties to
present united front in support Of country! We
must cease discussng party issues. make oflnsion
to old party tests have ordinations and rccrmin
TONS indulge In taunts against the other to
v,c has been tho came of these Troubles. .,r
When We shall have rescued the government and
the country from its perils and its fag floating
10 triumph over every inch Of American soil II will
then he time enough to inquire as to whn and what has
brought the q, Troubles npon Us. When We shall
have country for children to live In pea and
happiness, it shall time for each Of to return to
PARTY banners according to convictions
Of right and duty Let him b. MARKED as trnr
patriot trko will not abandon all such issues in times
like Aesc.--Douglas at Chicogo, MHyl.
Rut in our g1est and absorbing solictude for the
Cnion all mere party thoughts and purposes have
been banished.-Aibany Erening Journal.
It will he time enough to struggle over who shall
administer the government when are sure We have
governments to administer. lie who is not for 1t 4
against It.. have determined to fight this battle
out, shut political grounds. stand upon the
constitutional grounds OF my fsthcrs.--D Daniel s.
Dicktnsoa, rt t
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The weather, like affairs in Missouri, is
now little mixed. 1t rains often, rains
easily, and rains hard. 1t is to be hoped
this unpleasant weather will soon be sue
cecdcd by the equable Indian Summer.
The receipts Of wheat for the past week
have been quite heavy, Notwithstanding the
heavy condition Of the roads. An advance
in freights on the part Of the lake and
railroad carriers has made another down
fall in the market. We quote wheat as
sclIing-No. l at 64@66; No. 2, at GOO
SO. 1t is an imposition on our farmers
that while wheat is worth 130@131 in
New York it should only command GAO
66 in McGregor. The fault lies in the ra-
pacity of the carriers between this point
and New York A project is on foot to
remedy this great evil, of which we shall
speak next week.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

Judge Chas. Mason, the nominee Of the
Democratic party, has sent to the Chair
man Of the Democratic Central Committee,
the following laconic letter of dcclination
BURLINGTON, Sept. 20, 1861.
DEAR SIR circumstances have Undue
ed me to withdraw my name as candidate
for Governor. notify you Of the fact
that you may act accordingly.
Yours truly, CHAs. Mason.
G. NJ. ToDD, Esq, Charm Cent. Com
This leaves the contest entirely between
Lieut.. Col. Merritt, the Union candidate
and Gov Kirkwood the Republican nomi
nee. Choose we. Our votes go for Mcr
rift.
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sW-The Dubuque Times says that Sam
ue's and other strong secessionists of Du-
buque will not vote for Lieut.. Col. Merritt.
OF course they will not; Merritt spat upon
the Misrepresentation platform, because
of its unconcealed sympathy with secession,
and he will in return receive the opposition
Of that element. Col. Merritt gave him
self to the Union cause, and fought for it
he is therefore grounded upon it by the
best Of evidence, and entitled to the cor
dial opposition of all men who have south.
ern synpathies. ~ 1890
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ny. VIM. presho of this town has show

~ VIM. Presho of this town has shown
us letter from his son Luther dated Boone.
vile, Sept. 10th, in which he states that
while at work in Rolla, Mo-, Mt the opening
of the war, he expressed himself pretty
decidedly in favor Of the Union, and was
dismissed by his employers, who We're both
rebels. They only paid him IS out of what
was due him. IN the Goth of May he lett
Rolla and went into the country in search
Of work, was arrested by the rebels who
took him prisoner and kept him in confine-
ment nearly three months, when he escaped
one rainy night, and Joined the Iowa 9th
regiment for the war. lie expresses an
anxiety to shoot his compliments to the
rebels who have misused him.
Mr.. Presho has two other sons who We
understand are going to enlist in the North
Iowa Rifles now filling up in this city.
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COUNTY UNION TICKET.

For Members Of the House,
d. W. CHASE, of Lodomillo.
GEORGE L. Bass, Of Mend6n.
For County Judge,
c. A. DEAN, of Monona.
.g Ror Treasurer and Recorder,
B. (. Fox, Of Garnavillo. .
For Sheriff,
JONATHAN KAUFMAN, Of Jefferson.
For School Superintendent,
p. STocKrELr, Of GarnAyillo.
For County Surveyor, g
Z. TnEscorr, Of Clayton.
XII +t For Coroner,
julius BoErcHER, of Mendon.
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Important Questions.
At the election on Tuesday next, the
qualified electors of Clayton county are re-
quested to vote upon two very important
propositions, to-wit: the levying ola tax of
one Mill on the dollar for the erection of a
county Jail, and the appropriation of sim
liar tax for the purchase Of poor house
farm.
The Grand Jury Of this county have de-
cided the present structure used for the con-
finement Of county prisoners as nuisance,
and dictates Of humanity require that
better one should be provided. Whether
man be innocent or guilty he has right
to clean, healthy quarters, and the interests
of society require these also to be built Sc
curely. If we are correctly informed, a
man immured in the present building,
yclept Jail, stands favorable chance of
dying Of typhoid fever before his case can
be brought up for trial Our voice is for
| the tax
OF the question Of appropriation for pur-
chasing county Poor Farm, we hold that it
should be settled entirely by questions
of political economy. In all of the older
States of this Union where the various
methods for the support of the poor have
been resorted to, they have settled upon
the County Poor Farm system, as the only
available way by which the burden of the
poor can be economically supported. I'm.
der proper administration good County
Poor Farm will provide all Of the necssaries
of life, the sustenance of the poor, and still
have enough remaining from the sale of the
surplus to pay for medical attendance
Under the old system, the poor are not on
ly dead weight upon the community, blu
their condition Of exemption from all man
ual labor, is standing induccment to tn
more indolent to apply for sustenance whe,
it is not really necessary. The item of on
mill on the dollar would not be felt materi
ally by our people, and little investigation
Of the subject will undoubtedly convinc
every reader that it will save them NOR
than three mills on the dollar each succeed
ing year on general taxation. Our voice i
for this appropriation also.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

LLoYDs Military MAP.---A good military
map is an indispensable adjunct of every
centre table and library in these war times.
Such one as can be relied on is published
by JAS. 7. Lloyd, 164 Broadway, New
York, and is entitled "Lloyd's Military Map
and Gazetteer of the Southern Country"
We have given it a thorough examination
and find it to be the most complete and per.
feet chart of the Southern States which has
yet come under our observation. A very
complete letter press description accompa.
MES the map, and the whole is offered 70,
the moderate sum Of 80 cents. No one
should be without it..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

STovEs.-Stow & Hopkins have just re-
ceived and for sale 300 Stoves of well select
cd varieties. Now is the time to prepare
for cold weather and we recommend you to
these gentlemen to buy their warming and
otherwise useful arrangements. Call and
examine their stock so that you will know
where to buy and where to tell you friends
to Ego do and likewise"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

W The only partisan ticket in the field
is headed by Gov. Kirkwood; all you
who deprccate partisan movements in these
times should work against Kirkwood, and
vote for Merritt Don't forget this matter.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

The COUNTY CANVASS. There are no
party lines drawn in the selection of men
for the various county officers of this Coun-
ty, and there seems to us to be an evident
improperly in making special appeal for
either bunch Of candi dates which adorn
our columns. We shall make such dis.
tinction at the polls as our individual pre-
ferences seem to demand, and every other
voter will probably do likewise.
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milwaukee & Pr. du Chen Railway
Cur State Ticket.

VuC Ot0tO AICAet.
We have the satisfaction this week of
flinging out the Union Banner inscribedwith
the names Of Lieut.. Col w. H. MERRITT,
FOR Governor; LAUREN DEWEY, for Lieut..
Governor, and Judge McHenry FOR Judge
of the Supreme Court.
Lieut.. Col. Merritt, is an ardent Union
man and brave patriot, as the bloody bat
tie Of Wilson'sCreek fully testi6es--he needs
no introduction at our hands, He comes
from the Democratic wing of the Union
forces and was the editor Of the Herald in
its palmiest days, and we believe has SUBJ
sequently beer connected witfE one OF the
Land Offices of the State. Atxhe time the
war broke out he was resident of Linn Co.
Without loss of time he sank all party feel
ing,-enlisted under the first call of the
President as a soldier, = was chosen Lieut..
Colonel of the gallant "first" nearly
the entire command Of hisregimcnt lowing
to the incompetency of the Colonep through
the -campaign-led tho regiment into the
hloodiest battle of the campaign for the
number Of men eng gcd-and received the
compliments = the higher officers for his
fine bearing aud Lraverythroughout the con-
flict. His talents are of the executive or
der, and his past history is good and suf-
ficient guaranty that if elected he will adj
minister his branch Of the State Govern
mcnt with the same devotion that has char
sctcrizcd his service Ct his country, and
with q faithfulness which will permit no
prcculations from the State.
The nominee for Lieut. Governor has
heretofore been mentioned in our columns.
Judge McHENRY, the nominee for Judge
Of the Supreme Court, was prominent
candidate for nomination at the hands oil
tho Convention. He is said to be good
jurist, 6ne constitutional lawyer and a
clear headed man.
Such is the ticket, Union men of Iowa,
presented for your suffnges! 1t is but .
brief time to the election, yet, short as is
the time, If the ticket is supported heartily
and enthusiastically it viii go to triumph.
ant conclusion on the 9Th inst Mason is
out Of the ring and the contest is narrowed
down to Merritt, and Kirkwood. The Int.
ter has the prestige Of position, the patron
agv Of the State, and the power to dispense
military forces; the former. has none Of
these but runs upon his merits merely as O
man. May the best man win.
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f{ye Some idea Of the business transact

tE" Some idea Of the business transact
ed in the produce line at this point may be
had from this item: One firm in Milwau.
kec, Horton & Fowler, "a staunch and
worthy firm, by the way,) received on con-
signment from this point, for the week
ending Saturday night last, thirty thousand
bushels Of Uheat.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

Poor BUIscu!T--Lades, if you would
avoid the modification of having poor bis
cult for tea, when you have company, use
only ID. B. De Land & Co. s Chemical Sal
eratus. 1t will produce the same happy re-
suit cverytime, so that you may know what
to depend upon. You can get it of respec-
able dealer in the county. #as
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

WHO rs FOR THE UNION Remember the
old fable Of the bundle Of sticks. There
is strength in Union. There is weakness
in division. The Republicans divide. The
Union men consolidate. A vote Tor Lieut..
Col. Merritt, is vote for Union. Remem-
Der this when you come to the polls.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

w Buy Ayers Cherry Pectoral for
Coughs. Ayers Sarsaparilla for Scroful
Gus complaints, and Ayers Pills for all the
purposes of a Purgative Medicine.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

eB Quite considerable number Of our
exchanges parade County Union tickets
yet fight the State Union ticket Query,
if Union Of parties is good thing for a
county why is it not for State:
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THE MCGREGoR PRESS. The McGregor
Press week or two since passed into the
hands of F. Belfoy, late of the New Gre
gon Repub lican, gentleman of experience
in the newspaper line, who will no doubt
make the paper very acceptable visitor at
the homes Of the citizens of McGregor and
the country round about. We extend to
Mr.. Belfoy tn: ,Y- of fraternity, and wish
him success in his new field of enterprise.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-10-02

TEA woman living at the outer alevee
gave birth to three male children last Sa-
turday. Two Of them have since died
Dubuque is the place for recruits, and bids
fair at this rate to furnish her quota.-Du-
duque Herald.
For the cemetery, or the army? The
Herald man is rather vague.
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k@ We notice in last No. of the Prairie
du Chen Courier call for Peoples Con-
vention for Crawford County, Wis, which
is beaded by the good name of our friend
Jno. Lawlsr.
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REPUBLICAN, STATE TICKET

For Governor,
SAMUEL j. KIRKwooD.
For Ii.~.-- - -
For supreme Judge,
.. RALPH P. LOWE.
..a:a UNION TICK EFT.
...a... For Representatives,
.-...r ID. W. CHASE,
GEORGE L. Bass.
For Recor der and Treasurer,
g....- JACOB NICLAUs.
For Sheriff,
a JouN CARRIER.
ss..s~1g5 For County Judge,
ALvAH G.. ROGERS.
For Superintendent Of Common Schools,
Horace EMERY.
.r... For County Surveyor,
II. J. MCCLELLAN.
.... .-.E For Coroner,
julius BoETCHER.
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s II. W. Waterbury, p. NJ, writes us
from "W estfield" that the name of that p.
o. has been changed and will hereafter be
known as "Fayette."
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E0nd HMM GcnfialA n aAls

Good Union Sentiments
"Thcrc are no longer parties, save those
two, Patriots and Traitors. Il Stephen A
DougIIs.
Parties, men and platforms must be sa-
criiiced to the Union."- I'm. II. 'Sesard,
tn the US Senate.
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THE Iowa SEvENTH.-A correspondent
Of the New York Tribune writing from
Cairo, says the Iowa Seventh is at last per.
manently located at Norfolk, Ky. The re-
gimcnt has been newly clothed, each man
getting two uniform suits complete. The
boys are described as fearless as Tam
O'Shanter ''fear nae devip' Or rebel.
The Iowa I'd is encamped at Birds Point,
Mo-
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80 The Cedar Valley Times has run up
the Merritt banner 1t is good one to fight
under.
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UNION STATE TICKET

For Governor,
WM. II. MERRITT, of Linn Co.
For Lieutenant Governor,
LArRIN DEWEY, of Henry Co.
For Supreme Judge,
M. D. McHENRy, Of Polk Co.
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DIED.

DIED.
In Nendor township, lows, Sept. 25th, Of Dipthe
rc, ELLEN, daughter OF Reuben aud Rebsccs Ncklc
aged years and IL days.
Farewell dear Ella,
Thou art goLe to where
Thy pure spirit meier shall tire.
But in perpetual joyful strains,
Redeeming love admire.
Her Father.
Farewell, my loving sistor dear,
am lonely without you here,
But Wa en- think where thou art flown,
My sorrows then are quickly gone,
Her brother John !!
Farewell, little Ella
My heart IL sad and lonely,
As miss your tone OF mirth,
One the mere have in Heaven,
One the less to love earth,
WIN. MIcKLB.
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State Bank Of Iowa. State Bank of Ohio
Free Banks Of Ohio. state Bank Of Indiana
Philadelphia Banks. New York and New England.
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MARRIED,
IcoxMunIcAreD.l

At the Western House, Sept I6tb, by Rev. 8. P
Sloan, Mr.. WILLIAM ROWLAND to Miss CArHARlka
JONES', both OF McGregor. formerly Of Racine, Wis.
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....... And 500 others.
McGregor, Sept. Both, 1851. .s .f. rs.
REUBEN NOBLE, TRUMAN BEcKwIru AND
OTHERS. Yours Of this date
is received, soliciting the privilege of sup
porting me as a candidate at the ensuing
election for the Iowa House of Representa-
tives @s ...s
1have known you long as personal friends
and many Of you as political opponents,
but believing you have united for one great
object which is the nearest my heart, that
Of serving and preserving our whole coun-
try, however great the sacrifice / may
have to make personally cannot refuse COM
plying with your request.
The blood Of our Forefathers and Breth-
rem sealed the deed 70 all Territory claimed
by Mr.. Lincoln; he as our agent must be
sustained and the title respected by all the
world. Yours truly,
GEO. /. BASS.
McGregor, Sept. 3Oth, 1861.
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NOTICE

hereby given, that ut the general Election TO be
held on Tuesday, the Sth dav of October next, the
following officers are be elected for Mendon Town.
ship. viz
One township Clerk; one Justice Of the Peace one
Assessor three Consables; three township Trustees
three Road Supervisors BY order OF Township Beard
TRUMAN BECKWITII, Clerk.
October 8, ls6lwl
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COME AND SEE I!
o.. an Il H0ceM Row tie
H :ssz5Ee1s
Change Of Time! Ea8t
Detroit and M ilW a UkCe


GREAT WESTERN RAIL va "
0N and after Monday, October LIST, one Of the
~ splendid Ocean steamships plying between
MIL WAUKEE md GRAND HA YEN
Making sure connections there with
DETROIT 4 MILWAUKEE RAILWAY
For all Points Rast will leave the Company's Dock,
Erie street, Milwaukee, DAILY, Saturdays excepted,
at =. Nj. .tgs-.r
Passengers arriving on Trains from the West, will
find Omnibuses In waiting to convey them directly to
Steamships. Ht
by this Route Passengers will have the advantage
OF good nights rest, and IT BEING SO MUCH SHORTER
THAN ANY OTHER LINg they will arrive ut ANY point
East QUICK those going via. shcaRo, " no leave
ut aN earlier hour, lessen their Railroad travel l6l
miles, and avoid the extra Omnibus changes which
occur on other Roads.
Fare much less than by any other Route.
No Midnight changes, and uncertainty about
connections BY this Line.
Passengers having purchased Tickets East, via
GRAN HAVEN, cautioned against Chicago Agents,
who. upon their arrival in Milwaukee by FALSE REPS
RESERVATIONS will try and exchange their Tickets
and send them by the long crcuitous Route through
Chicago.
BE NOT DECEIVED, but secure your Tickets by the
SHORT. CHEAP and Reliable ROUTE, via GsAnu
Haven.
Company's Passenger Agents, at Depots ana ilocis.
or at Companys Ofces $50 East Water street, TuKIs
4 Cos Periodical Der-t, 70 Wisconsin street, or on
Board Steamships.
SCOiT & WRIGHT, AGENTS,
McGregor, Iowa
W X. MUIR, Sup't. Detroit,
J. II. WHITMAN, General Travelling Agent, A1lsi
Dec. b, lsootf sH
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Correspondence.

Correspondence.
GEo. l.. BAss-DEAH SlR:-The under
signed citizens of Clayton County, without
respect of party, solicit the privilege of sup
porting you at the ensuing election as a can
didatc for the House of Representatives of
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ii. b. G K A Y,
ATTORNEY, Counsellor and Collector, Mason City,
Iowa. aug22'60
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Rates of Exchange.

CORRECTED BY LER h kINNAIRD, BANKRRs.
BUYING. SELLING.
On New York, l-2 per cent. Cy
Chicago, Par. Ia c.
MIL. Par. .> -rgtsI{ liz Cy
1t. Louis
Am. Gold,
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Editors Times Please say in your pa
per, that, owing ia. .he confusion in regard
to candidates, and 'impossibility Of my
canvassing the County,.I decline being
candida tc for the Legislature.
:. W.. porrrn.-
October LIST, 1861. ...
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BANKABLH FUNDS

Am. Gold,
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List Of Letters

ID EMA ming in the Post Office at n cCrexor
III Sept. S0th. 1851. Persons calling for the joI.
lowing letters, will please say ''adverti scd -