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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
Romantic Love Story.

IT'S past the hour of midnight. The
go lden god of day, who yesterday drove
his emblazoncd chariot through tho hea-
vens, has ceased shining upor the earth,
and black pail reigns over the lower sec.
ton Of our city. Nothing is heard save
the distant step of the melancholy bill,
poster, as he pursues his homeward way.
Suddenly sound breaks the stiffness of
the night; it is the sweet voice of Frederick
William, calling in plaintive tones upon
his beloved Florence Amelia
"Throw open the lattice, boys, and look
down upon the easement; for |, your own
Frederick, am here"
"What brings thee love, at this time Of
night, when all is still and gloomy ~
81 come to offer thee my heart On my
soul | love thee-truly, wildly, passionate
ly love thee. Dost thou recprocatc?'' o.
The maiden blushed as she hesitated.
''Ah!' cried he, and the face of our hero
lit up with sardanic Smile, "thou lowest
anothcrr'
No! no no !" cried Florence.
"Then why not rush to this bosom that
is bursting to receive thee?'
Because" replied the innocent but still,
trembling da,nsel, 'rm afraid you're blow.
in, Bill y
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
A Captain Sold.

A Captain Sold.
A gallant volunteer officer was badly
sold in Baltimore few days since. He
was searching the houses Of citizens for
arms, with squad of men, and on arriv-
ing at the residence of an old gentleman,
named Hayes, was met in the hall by his
daughter-a beautiful black eyed girl of
eighteen--who appeared deeply agitated,
and implored the Captain not 10 search
the house. The officer was sternly immo-
vable, resolved to do his duty, and the
more bent upon searching from the appar
ent dismay Of the poor girl. Indeed
indeed she exclaimed, 1--WE have only
three guns in the house" The Captain
smiled incredulously. Fetch them to me, a."
said he, remembering the fate of poor
Ellsworth. The young lady hurried up
stairs, and returned with an old rusty
double barrelled shot gun, that no prudent
man would venture 10 load and discharge
1.-The others-the other two p demanded
the officer. "Oh, sir, my brothers-my
brothers" sobbed the girl. II cannot take
them from them p The Captain pushed
her on one side. Forward, men, he shout.
ed, falling into the rear himself As the
file of soldiers hastily mounted the stairs,
the young lady clung to the skirts of the
officer, who was the last to ascend, exclaim.
ing wildly-"But, but, sir, my brothers
you will nothurt my brothers" Tne Cap
tain shook her off somewhat ungallantly,
and rushed up after the soldiers, who had
by this time reached the closed door of a
chamber. After a pause, the men pushed
open the door, and rushed in with bayo-
nets fixed, when two juvenile Zoaaves, Of
the ages of s and 10 years, fully armed
and equipped with wooden guns, appeared
drawn up in a line before them. At the
same moment the silvery laugh Of the black
eyed beauty was heard on the stars, ech-
oed by couple of chambermaids who were
peeping over the bannisters from above
The officer beat hasty retreat, without
making seizure of the two remaining
guns.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

A Correspondent Scolded.
Some corr. spondent-we take him to be
about year old and knee high addressed
us with wrathful terms because we do not
more strenuously insist upon the maintcvt
ance Of the Republican party Dear soul.
do you not know that the Republican party.
has, if in existence at all, been put out Of
sight by the rebellion that succeeded the
election of Lincoln? that We have ceased
to discuss the right of slavery to extend
itself over Territory of slavery now free;
and applied ourselves to its right to exist
anywhereP Do you not know that tlc'
greater includes the less, and that while
we struggle for national existence, we can,
not stop to quarrel about the form that ex.
istence shall take! Do YOU not sec that in
this great contest, all the north has become
Republican, and that political differences
of the last campaign have been comprom-
tain the Union; the Constellation and tha
laws? Do you not recognize the fact that
the former Democrat who shoulders mus.
ket for the defence of the common cause,
or contributes of his substance to feed those
who have muskets in their hands, arc our
friends, and that we, despite former disa-
6ASS'A0hP, AC6oiu SACAu 40 oASlAiSus -
not you are sodden fool, who ought to
be taken to the bakery and hardened into q
man of crust We have done with parti-
zanship as long as this war continues.-
Without abating jot or title of what we
have heretofore affirmed, we sec no occasion
for continuing partisan strife which il
shamed by the greater struggle that is
thrust upon US. Let the Republican party
take care Of itself. 1t has done its work
As long as grass grows or water runs, We
shall never need contend for the avowal
which was its band of union, because that,
as we have before said, is buried fathoms
deep under the later and more important
things. We have progressed with the rest
Of the world; and to-day occupy a broader
platform, and a wider field, and enjoy .
clearer vision than were ever vouchsaled tc
to any Republican who made the Chicago
platform the limit of his belief. When
the war is over, and parties are RECONSTRUCT
ted, as they assurediy will be, we shall be
sound in the advance guard Of those who
entertain the truest Democratic opinions,
touching the rights of mankind. For the
present we do the duty before us. What
that is, we need not say. The loyal and
freedom loving instincts of every honest
man, to whom Democratic Republican in.
stitution are real things to be cherished and
preserved, will point it out. We are for
our country first. When that is secured
from the danger which now threatens, We
are for our party Chicago Tribune.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

ROMANCE OF WAR.-A female spy clothed
in the garb Of private soldier has been
detected in Col. Guthrie's Ky. Regiment,
stationed in Ohio. Up to the date of her
discovery she carried her knapsack and
musket without tagging in any of the tedi-
Gus marches that regiment has made, and
on being closely questioned, confessed to
being member of the Knights Of the Col.
den Circle, through which order she had
communicated much valuable information
to the rebels. The penalty for such busi-
ness she well knew to be death, and she
was prepared for that fate whenever it was
decreed against her. Her enlistment oc.
Cured on the 10th Of May, and she
poisoned one soldier who accidentally dis
covered her sex.
We hope Jeff. Davis will keep these fair
and gentle rebelesses at home; we can
neither love nor fight them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

W-It is not generally known that the
batteries which line all the approaches to
Manassas, and which never can be taken in
the usual mode of approaches without a
terrible sacrifice of life, have been all sup.
piled from the Norfolk Navy Yard, which
our government apparently causelessly
abandoned early in the progress Of the war.
There were there in that yard three tAous-
and cannon Of all calibres, some three
hundred Of which were Dahlgrecn guns Of
the heaviest calibre. Had it not been for
this formidable acquisition of artillery the
rebels could never have successfully dis.
puted our advance upon Richmond.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

SEND YouR CHILD TO Bed HArpY.-Scnd
your child to bed happy. Whatever cares
press, give it a warm goodnight kiss, as it
goes to its pillow. The memory Of this in
the stormy years which fate may have in
store for the little one, will be like Bethle,
hem's star to the bewildcrcd Shepherds.
My father and my mother loved me !'-.
Fate cannot take away that blessed heart
balm. Lips parched with the worlds few
er, will become dcwy again at this thrill OF
youthful memories. Kiss your little child
before it goes to sleep.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
Yortb yotua Ginl&s.
Sa9i SoaA =: 4: 4'sDsiex,: 4sDNex: }-- Editors.
TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM.
McGREGOR, AUGUST %, -: =: 1861
The Practical Position.

The Practical Position.
The Chicago Times states the practical
position Of the Democratic party to be that
Of Mr.. Crittenden's resolution, adopted by
the late special session Of Congress, viz: :
"That the war was unconstitutionally
forced upon the Government by the seces-
sionists, that the true object Of it is the
preservation Of the Union, and not the sub.
jugation or diminution of the rights of any
Of the States; and that when this object
is attained there should be peace"
We understand the above to be also the
practical position Of the Republican party
Now, If our assumption Of facts is correct,
will some modern philosopher show us
where is the necessity for party fight?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

To FRIcAsEE CORN.---Cut green corn off
the cob; put it in pot, and just cover it
with water; let it boil one-half hour; mix a
spoonful of -four with one-half pint of rich
milk pepper, salt, parsley, thyme, and a
piece Of butter; let it boil few minutes,
and take it up in deep dish. Corn will
do to cook in this way when too old to boil
on the cob.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

AZ The deepest grief doesn't always
shed the most tears. Ulysses was very
good husband, but he wcpt for his dog, but
not for his wife.-Ex.
That sounds like very good logic, but
suppose the dog was the greatest favorite !?
That would make quite difference in the
premises.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

wOn one occasion, when John KEN
bic played "Hamlet," in the country, the
gentleman who acted "Guildenstern," was,
or imagined himself to be, capital musici-
an. Hamlet" asked him: "Will you
play upon this pipel" "My lord, l can
not" ~ do beseech YOU" swell, il
your lordship insists upon it, I shall do as
we'll as can" And, to the confusion Of
Hamlet" and the great amusement Of the
audience, he played "God save the King"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

az The experience Of some one has
produced the following:
"Itis paradox that hard money is q
pleasant thing to fall upon" al
ut is equally paradoxical and no less true
that soft money is hard thing to fall upon"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

.@Old Rough and Ready assembled
his couacil Of officers the night previous to
the battle Of Buena Vista, for their advice.
A thousand suggestions were made objec-
tons raised, and the odds of numbers not
underrated. Some were for giving battle,
some falling back. At last it came to the
Generals turn. Are you all done, gen.
tlemen? Then," cody added Taylor
II shall adjourn this meeting till after the
fight tomorrow"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
McGREGOR, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST %, 1861
Poetry.
COmpromise.


The veriest spawn Of the "Father Of Lies"
Is that creeping creature called Compromise.
A Shiny thing In vilainous guise
With the pompous title-Compromise.
The tool Of the weak-the seorn Of the wise
Oh men beware Of Compromise.
Crooked and dark the pathway lies,
Before the fend named Compromise.
Avoiding the CLEAN of good mems eyes,
Characterlcss crawleth Compromise.
Two towards at war--one OF them cries:
"Let's settle the mstte- by Comprsmissv'
So wrapped in a screen that detection dened.
In stalks the umpire--Csmpromise.
Two thieves who grasp at . stolen prise
Divide the spoils by Compromise.
country groans and nation sighs,
When the leaders turn to Compromise.
IT'S fools who hope to strengthen ties
BY Cotton bands Of Compromise.
Accurscd be he who sells or buys
His country's honor with Compromise.
Hang him high, and after be dies,
Write on his tombstone Compromise.
Can yc never a plan devise
To save your land, but COMPROMISED
Come to your senses Up! Arisei
Ere you strike on the rock of Compromise.
From Vanity Fair
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

cFSay this carrectly without stopping.
"Bandy legged Boracho Mustacho Whis-
kerifusticus the bald and brave bombardi-
no of Bagdad helped Abomilique Bluebeard
Bashaw Of Babelmanda to beat down an
old abominable Bundle Bee at Balsora.'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

~There is nothing like courage in
misfortune. Next to faith in God, and in
his over-ruling Providence, mans faith in
himself is his salvation. 1t is the secret oI
power and success. 1t makes q mar
strong as the plllared iron; or elastic q,
steel.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
The CAP OF LIBERTY, The explanation

The CAP OF LIBERTY,-The explanation
of the cap of liberty is this
After the death of Caesar, the conspira-
tors, who had secured his death, marched
out with cap, as the ensign Of liberty,
carried before them on spear-the cap
without head indicating that the tyrant
had lest his power. From that fact and
for this reason it has ever since been an en-
blem of Liberty.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28

~"I don't miss my church SO much
as you may suppose" said lady to her
minister, who called on her during her ILL
ness; "for I make Betsy sit at the window,
=, soon as the BELLS begin to chime and she
tells me who are going to church, and
shethcr they have got on anything new"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
FOUND.

A BOUT week since on Main Street, McGregor,
"A Masonic pin, supposed to BE- manufactured o.
gold The owner can have the property on the usual
terms by applying to the Office Of the North Iowa
Times.
July Goth 1861 Wi
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
A Correspondent Scolded.

agreed with her.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-28
The screw
FL s A n X WIG HIT,

4 RE prepared to raise Buildings in NEG regor, -
"A adjacent towns, on tho principal OF the SCREN
Their stock Of material is sufficient raise anything
b at the Mississippi, Houses repaired or built.
Persons wanting work of this kind will please Civ
rs a call.
Aedrssor, March 9Th, lsoin
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
MOTHERS. READ THIS.

The following is an extract from letter written
by the pastor of Baptist Church to the journal
and Messenger" Cincinnati, Ohio, and speaks
volumes in favor of that world-renowned medicine
Mus. WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN
TEETHING:
owe see an advertisement in your columns of
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Now we never
aid word in favor of patent medicine before
in our life, but we feel compelled to say to your
readers, that this is no humbug-wE HAVE TRIED
1T, AND KNOW IT TO BE ALL CLAIMS. 1t is, proba-
bly,, one of the most successful medicines of the
day, because it is one of the best. And those of
your readers who have babies can't do better than
to lay in a supply" oct25-27y1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

CONSTIPATION OF THE BOWELS.

CONSTIPATION OF THE BOWELS.
How many of our citizens are suffering from this
disease, and expecting to be cured by the use of
violent purgatives, which debiltate the system,
and cause a return of the disease with increased
asperity? Is it not better to have remedy that
will cure, by giving strength and vigor to the
bowels, enabling them to perform their functions
in natural manner? Such remedy is ''HOof-
lands German Bitters." 1t will not purge you,
but, by its great invgorating and tonic properties,
will give your system tone that will enable it to
perform all its functions in vigorous and natural
manner. For sale by all druggists and dealers in
medicines at 10 cents per bottle. 25w2
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
ToAAroEs.-It is worth while, now

ToAAroEs.-It is worth while, now
that tomatoes are abundant, to be thinking how to
preserve winters stock If you have not better
recipe the following will do Take off the skin
boil from forty-fve minutes to an hour; mix one
pound of sugar for five pounds of the tomatoes
fill the jars to very the top; seal air tight and
set away in a cool place. The sealing should be
done while they are yet hot The tomato possesses
medicinal property, resembling remotely that Of
caiomeL There can be little or no doubt that its
OCCASIONAL use has favorable influence on the
liver and that without any of the dangers attending
'ne use OF calomel; it sometimes prevents the
necessity Of resort to the latter.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
The Law of Newspapers.

1. Subscribers who do not give express notice
W the contrary, are considered as wishing to con
tinue their subscriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discontiuuance o
their papers, the publisher may continue to sent
them until all arrearages are paid.
8. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take thei
papers from the office, they are held responsible
till they have settled their bills and ordered the
paper discontinued
4. If subscribers remove to other places without
informing the publisher, and the paper is sent t.
the former direction, they are held responsible.
The Courts have decided that refusing to take
paper from the Office, or removing and leaving i
uncaled for, is PRMA FAcrE evidence of inteni ona
fraud. "a A--. = t---
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

KALAMAZOO HORSE FAIR.-The at.
tendance at the kalamazoo Horse Show, at it:
recent exhibition not equal to that of last year
The show of stock, however, was larger and better
than at any previous year. As whole, we think
the exhibition was much more successful than
could have been expected, when the attention of
the public is distracted as it is from its ordi
nary channels. When the war is over, the former
deep interest will be taken in these gatherings.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
PRrERsoN's MAGAzINE.-The No.

PErERsoN's MAGAzINE.-The No.
yember number of this indispensable Preside com
panion is on our table. 1t is, as usual, filled to
overaowing with every thing tending to the i'm
provement instruction and elevation of the ladies'
Each number contains beautiful steel or mezzotint
engraving acolored fashion plate on Steel together
With numerous patterns on wood, which with its
household receipts, new music, and its stories,
acknowledged to be the best published any where,
makes Peterson" the best, as it has long been
known as the cheapest Magazine published.
Terms-for one year, $500; three copies, $500;
1--WE copies. $3.50. Published by Charles ]. Peter
son, Philadelphia
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

NoTIcE.-The Congregational Social
Aid Society win meet at the residence of James
Sullivan, on Tuesday evening next, October 18th,
1861. All are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs. L. M. BIGELow, Secy.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

SENATOR JoHNsoN.-Andrew John.
son is at Cummingsville, KY, and the
rebels in the neighborhood have formed
plan to make him prisoner, but he
is defended by the Home Guards, who
swear that not hair OF his head shall
be harmed.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
Dowagiac Prices Current.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.


REPUBLICAN OFFICE,
October 10, 1861.
FLoUR-4.50 q $500 per Dbl.
WHEAr-75c. for Red; IS. for White.
CoRN-cob, 2Oc shellcd 22c.
OATs-15c. per bushel.
PoTAroEs-25c. per bushel.
BEANs-S7c per bushel
HAMs-9c. per pound.
BUrrER-10c. per pound.
,CHIcKENs-6c. per ID. .s
TURKEYs-7c. per fb.
CHEEsE-Sc. q SIC. per pound.
LARD-l0c. per pound.
INDIAN MEAL-sI.00 per cwt.
HIDEs-green, SIC q 4c. per tb.
HIDEs-dry, &c a Sc. per ID.
PELrs-25c. a soc. each.
WooL-25c. q CSC. per pound.
APPLEs-Dried 81, loo. per bushel.
APPLEs-Dried, &c. per ID.
" green 3719c. per bushel.
EGGs-6c. per dozen.
SALr-fne, 200 per bbl.; coarse, $500; zoe
persack.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Sc " ,,

Persons receiving the Republican with the above
mark set opposite their name, will know that the
term for which they have subscribed has expired.
In all cases, but one paper will be sent after the
expiration, unless an arrangement for continuation
by letter or otherwise is made. Subscribers are
respectfully solicited to renew their subscriptions
ct an early date; by so doing there will be no break
in the regular receipt of the paper, and they will
also be comforting great favor upon US.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

eW Five War Vessels are being
fitted out and will be ready for sea this
week, at the Boston Navy Yard. Crews
are ready for them. They carry from
four to eight heavy, cight-inch shell
and Parrot guns. The new gnn-boats
will be ready for sea early this month.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

NoTICE.-The Ladies Society of the
Methodist Church of Dowagiac, will meet at the
residence of William Griswold, on Friday evening
October 18th, 1861 All are invited to attend
Mrs. C.. NJ. BEcKwIrH, Sec'y.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

sw The Exter IN. H.) News Letter
says that on Sunday morning, the 22d,
the house occupied by John Marsh, on
the Epping Road, about two miles from
the village, was destroyed by fire. Mr..
and Mrs. Marsh were burned to death.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
- OFF FOR THE WAR. st
There's not trade that's going
Worth showing
Or knowing,

hOItu ShOWlNS
Or knowing,
Like that from glory growing,
For bowld sojer boy
Persons leaving for the seat of war should not
be unmindful of their health. Disease will kill
more of gallant soldiers than the enemy's
bullets To cure fevers and other sickness peculiar
to the climate and camp life, have with you few
of Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills. Millions have
tested them. They never disappoint the sick
Large boxes % cents.
The Albany Evening Standard says: "Our
popular townsman DR.. He rick has supplied gratui-
tously all the volunteers which have left the city
for war with his pills. He has also, with his
accustomed liberality, contributed one hundred
dollars towards the support of the families of the
25th Regiment, and offers more if necessary
Such man should be respected and patronized
We are glad to learn that the sale of Herrick's
Pills in Hudson exceeds that of all others combined
See advertisement on third page. aug22-1Sy1
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

McCLELLAN's EoUEsrR1AN1sM. =
General McClellan's body guard say
that he puts them through about thir-
" miles day, and that he is the most
daring rider they ever saw.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10
The GENEsEE FABMER.-The atten

The GENEsEE FARMER.-The atten-
of the above valuable Monthly. The long evenings
are approaching, and certainly no farmer can
afford to be without agricultural paper, and the
Farmer Is one of the very best agricultural and
horticultural papers published. The number before
Us is fully equal in every thing which renders an
agricultural paper valuable to its pretentiOus
rivals, while its low price,-only so cents year
makes it emphatically the "paper for the times. I"
and all can afford to take it.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-10-10

SOLDIERS LETTERS. $4,000
letters are daily forwarded from the
post office in Washington. Fully one
half of this number are written by the
soldiers Of our army.