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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-04
STRIKING CHANGE EFFECTED BY
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS.

PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 1853.
DR. q. NJ. Jackson. DEAR SIR had suffered
80 long from Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, in
their most aggravated forms, that almost des-
paired of finding cure. when in compliance with
the advice of my physician, had recourse to your
German Bitters. had taken them, with a mark
ed Improvement for two mCnths, when my hus-
band, who lie captain Of the packet ship SaVannah,
returned from his last voyags. His 6rst exclalna-
ton on seeing me, was, HWhy, Margaret, what haze
ycu been taking You look fivs hundred per cent.
better than when / left" And veil he might say
so. When he sailed on his last vorage, thin
and care worn, and my complexion of saffron
color while now [ haze regaiusd my flesh, and
am in the enjoyment Of perfect health, And all
this owe to your invaluable Bitters. therefore
think you justly entitled TO this certificate,
which you are nc liberty 20 publish.
Yours, truly, MARGARET ROWLAND,
1ls Queen Street Southwark
Be sure and ask for HooFLAND's GERMAN BIT
TER's, and see that the signature of c. M. jackson
is on the wrapper of each bottle.
For sale by druggists and storekeopers ia every
town and village in tho United States, West Indies
and Canadas. Price 70 cents per bottle. Princi-
pal cBice, 4ls Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa
April !. d&w2w.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-04

no n r N. n TEO.N' ys"OTECR-
Il Order for Brick Sidewalk. March I'D, 1851
Aud now il is iefeDy ordered and direciet by the
Common Council of the city of Evansville, that tho
owners of all ITS or parts of lots fronting on al
Joining the north side Of Carpenter st. in front Of
block No. l. Carpenter Place in said city, cause
the side walks thereon 10 be brought 20 the proper
grade, and that they n Sidewalk Of class No
TO be laid down thereon within ia rty days Of
the publication Of this order.
p. BURKE, Clerk. TO-
City Clerks ON @, pril lot 1851 ap2
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Uhe 9aflp gOnrnat.
EVANSVILLE, IND.

THURSDAY 1foRNING.,.... .................APRIL 4
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

Business Notices
B. II. Geary has been authorized to get
up Brass Band for the 18th Regiment U.
S. regulars, and is therefore ready to re-
cciye application at Dubuque, at once
Pay from SIT to $34. Also, one Drum
Major and two Principal Musicians wanted.
G. !. Southmayd, a new conner to Nc
Gregor, has opened well assorted stock Of
Fruit and Groceries in the store building
opposite Hayt & Burdick's Lumber Yard,
Main street. From brief acquaintance
with Mr.. S., We hesitate not to regard him
as valuable acquisition to our population.
He is man Of stuff instead Of show-and
will keep nothing that is not Number !. See
his advertisement.
&. II. Flanders is prepared 70 store wheat
for farmers in the brick building adjoining
his store. He will make short advances Oh
goods on consignmcnts If desired. Mr.. F.
10 too we'll known by the farmers to need
any more words Of commentator from Us.
The banks hereafter regard sovereigns
only at their intrinsic value, $3.50 instead
Of $500.
Wood & Bro. have just received guam.
. tity Of Kerosene Oil and Drugs and Medi-
cincs which they will sell at liberal prices.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

IMPORTANT MEErlNc.-On Saturday
night last an important meeting Of citiz ms
was held at Concert Hall, to consider
proposition that had been made by James
MacGregor, one Of the contestants to most
Of the real estate Of this town. The prop
osition was this: to sell to the citizens 500
occupied and claimed lots, for an aggregate
Of $4,000, the gross sum to be assessed
aud distributed according to the value Of
the individual lots-the sppraisement to be
made by committee Of the citizens, each
citizen to have the privilege to purchase at
the appraised price if he saw fit.
A motion was made by Thos. Arnold,
Esq, that committee be appointed to
assess the price Of said 500 lots taking as
basis the SUM Of $lo0,00O:- After dis.
cussion by Messrs. Baugh, Odell, Noble,
Updegraf, Stoneman, Scott, and others,
the motion was carried and tho Chair APP
pointed as that committee, Mcssrs. Arnold,
O'Bricn, Walters, Baugh, Newell, South.
,nayd, and Pearsall.
:Co,nmit.ee we're directed to report ut ad.
journcd meeting; Saturday e'cning Of thi.
week at same place.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
pANkAELE FUNDS
MARRIED.

On Wednesday. December, 18th, 1851, at Prairie du
Chisn, ey Rev. W. +. Deisp, Mr.. JANEs NJ. CuIvEa
to Miss ADA X. EARHAM.
The unusual serenity Of countcnance which friend
CULVER kus carried f.r months past was d If to The
experience tina, he had entered into bonds which lly
naen would Le called to execute. "9im." for wears
past has been one Of the reliable assistants of Gen
LAWYER in tho arduoss duties devolved u;oa him AZ
Railway Agent ct Prairie du Chen Ee has now As.
sued the pleasant obligation of looking after wares
aud merchas disc, bsds,eads hou sehold goods, land
boxes etc. Of his own, aud IL he is a. attentive to
private matters rs he has been to pubic interests the
lady who has won him will ave found prize indeed.
May these young voyascrs on tho sca OF life never
meet adverse breeze.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

COOP Work IN MISSOURI The brilliant
plan Of Gen. Halleck which was SO promptly
carried out by Gen. Pope, in the recent
cutting in twain Of PRICES struggling army
in western NO., appears to have been about
the best piece Of strategy which has come
to light during the present war. Nearly
two hundred laden wagons, together with
large quantity of arms, ammunition, one
thousand horses, tents, camp cquipagc, and
eighteen hundred prisoners have fallen into
our hands. Considering the importance
and magnitude Of this achievements, have
we not reason to believe that the command
Of the Western Department is at least in
good handsy
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
Sorghum.

Sorghum:
One great stiirce Of embarrassment to
the Agricultural of Iowa and other north.
western States, is the fact that his prosper.
ity or university in a great measure is con-
.ingent upon one crop-wheat. Often
when he has sarnered fine harvest, the
price will be so unrcmurcratve, that he
has to practice the most rigid economy to
make both ends mcut until the coming sea-
son. In fact, SO far as the hazard is con
ccrned, there is little difference IN the
chances Of the farmer and tha gambler; ;
the fortunes of the one resting upon the
ravagcs OF the chintz bug, the other upon
the turning of a card. This fact is per-
ccptblc to every man who has given the
matter any attention.
In looking Cor products which shall add
to the farmers variety, and render his &C.
cupation more certain Of profit, Sorghum,
or Chinese Sugar Cane, is claiming good
share Of attention. The experiments al.
ready made with it in this State, have
proven conclusively that, giving the ground
such preparation a. would yield crop Of
fity or sixty bushels Of corn to the acre,
enough cane could be raised to make
from one hundred to two hundred gallons
Of syrup, which, at 80 cents per gallon "a
low estimate would give product Of $50
to 800. The same acre planted in corn
would be worth about sl2; or, sown to
wheat, about $lO;-sn the labor OF gath
ering either Of those crops would about
equal that Of manufacturing the syrup.
These facts, if correct, and they are
subs,antiated by the written statements Of
many farmers in this State--dispose fully
Of the case, and leave no room for doubt
that Sorghum is tho most profitable crop
which our farmers can put into the ground.
Considered in the general light Of political
economy, also, it will save millions Of dol.
lars to this State, annually, which now 80
to the Atlantic cities for syrups and sugars.
The retention of this great sum alone, in
our circulation, would make an abundance
Of the circulating mediums in localities
where its scarcity now is embarrassing
The farmer who saves $40 by providing his
own syrups, would have also very hand
some sum to spend FOR books and newspapers
which would bring entertainment and
profitable information to him during tn.
long winter evenings (This last point we
think is well made.)
Farmers, will you try the Sorghum?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
Foreign News Items.


The America has arrived at Halifax with
dates to Liverpool 9th.
"A large anti-war meeting had been held
at Dublir. Resolutions wer. passed to the
effect that whereas the population of the
United States Is largely composed of men
of Irish blood, Ireland could not be an in.
different spectator to war between the
States, and England. That the events of
the hour imperatively dictate to alt Irish.
men forgetfu'ness Of all past differences,
and a united rally for the old cause of their
country. That a committee he appointed
to take into consideration the ACCESSIBILITY
Of an organization on the present state Of
affairs at home and abroad.
The British Parliament had been pro-
rogued till the 9th Of January.
1t was stated that orders for the pur.
chase Of half million quarters Of wheat
had been sent to the Black sea.
The British irigate Warrior was coalins
for voyage to our coast The Hero, car.
rying &c guns was to leave in the same di.
rection OF The 10th.
French journals say France will remain
neutral in the event of war between Eng
land and the United States. The London
News correspondent writing from Paris,
says it is the general opinion the Patric was
imperfsctly informed of the intentions of
the French government when it spoke Of
joining with England in an armed media.
ton.
A large force Of Engineers arc about be-
ing sent to Canada. Armstrong guns are
being distributed to ships preparing for sea,
and the Cunirad steamships Australasian
and Persia, have been chartered to convey
troops to Halifax. The screw steamer Or
pheus was also to convoy the screw trans
port Melbourne with troops, arms and
stores to Halifax, on the st. Lawrence.
Consols went lower in London, and the
Paris bourse was fat. The tone of the
people and government was, on the whole,
less warlike, than the papers represented
the movements Of troops, being merely a
precautionary step.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
Very rcsp'v -FOUR obed't sery'ts.

PRAIRIE Dc CHEN, Dec. II, 1861.
Nessrs. 4. r. Richardson, Hunger & Har-
mon. E. II. Barron d Dro., and others ::
GENTLEMEN Your very kind and un-
expected invitation to meet you at Public
Dinner in your city is at hand. Permit me
to say that being unconscious Of having
performed more than my duty towards my
McGregor frieuds, this special expression Of
your esteem took me wholly by surprise.
intend starting on Monday next on an
Eastern tour, and having my arrangements
for that purpose already made when re-
ceiyed your note Of invitation, ] am neccs-
sarIy obliged to forcgo the pleasure Of
meeting you till after return. Allow inc
to designate Saturday, Jan. 4th, as the
time when the gentlemen referred to and
myself will do ourselves the honor to meet
you. yours, very truly,
JOHN LAWLER
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

CorILLoS PARTY At uARDIN.-T. N.
Hodges, Of Hardin, Iowa, has tickets out
for a Cotillon Party on Wednesday, Jan.
LIST, 1852 Mr.. Hodges has made arrange
ments for new and elegantly fitted Hall Of
ample size, and will give every facility for
general good time to all who may attend.
We are personally acquainted with Mr.. H.,
and hope to know that he is second to none
in preparing good feast Of which we had
an evidence while on the plains once upon
a time.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

MURDER IN DUBUouE.-About 4 o'clock on
Sunday morning the 18th inst, VIM. Con.
way-well known to the people on the
river as the powerful looking mate Of the
steamer Ailsaukee- was sh OF by one Har-
riet Srockey, in self defence, and instantly
killed. 1t appears that Harriet was 4
Synaph ds pace, though she was once the
rcputcd wife of Pred Strockey, once land
lord Of tho De Soto House, Galcna, aud at
other times 2. NJ. and Mayor Of the same
city, but now supposed to be . Col. in the
Secession army; she parted from Frcd on
. mutual understanding succeeding mutual
in6delity. At the time Of the murder, she
was the mistress Of Conway, who had
threatened her life because she would not
60 to Prairie du Chen to live with him.
On approaching the door Of the house she
warOsd him away; disregarding her warn
Ing, however. he broke the door down, anG
bsysn ascending the Stairs. Tc ,deter him
sie .fired one shot blank. but he still con
tinucd to ascend, when she took dcliberat,
aim q him. Aired and killed him ~ abov,
STATED -the bali entering the throat. Sh'
jpmediatsiy snrrepdeyed herself up to tn
autloritiss-was examinod. and discharged
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

D-Brig. Gen. Phelps has done very
ridiculous thing in promulging his recent
exposition Of the American Constitution,
and the rights Of nations, explaining law,
Calculating principles Of political ccono-
my, and descanting at length the policy Of
free and slave labor. We trust the War
department. will issue AT order at once pre-
venting our Brigadiers hereafter from ex-
posing the shallowness Of their brains be.
fors they have made at least ono engage.
mcnt with the enemy.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

ARMY APPROACHING McGRraor-ARMs
WANTED as SOON AS PosslBLE.-It is curren tly
reported that an army is on its way to this city
to take some OF the Richest and Finest Gold
and Silver Watches, Jewcry Silver and Plated
Ware for a very small sum of money from w.
"A. GILES, Main St, where can be found with
the above large assortment of Clocks,
french and German, Farcy Goods, Toys, etc.
which he will sell cheap for cash. Watches and
Jewelry repaired and warranted. And for the
soldiers warranted not to let them run from the
enemy If desired. #
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Public Dinner.

Public Dinner.
We are sratifi-d to publish the corrcspon.
dence following The compliment Of a
public dinner is given to one Of the WORTH
est gentlemen of the West The request
that GAIT SnEnwiN and JONI CoNGEK
Esq, should be at the festive board with
their principal is most happy one they
deserve the highest regards Of the business
men of McGregor:
Eds Times Favor the citizeus Of Nc.
Grcgor with publication Of the accompa
nying correspondence and add another Oh.
legation to the numerous ones which thu
Times has conferred upon them.
us Respectfully,
Ap r
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

The CsY Is STILL They Cone Ham
merslough Brothers have received within
the last few days upwards Of one hundred
cases of Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Caps, &C.,
at New York panic prices, all bought ex-
clusively for cash To all who want to buy
articles for the Christmas holidays, cheap,
we say go to IIammersloush Brothers, Elk.
change Block. no
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

AN AGE OF pRoGREss. is truly
age fprogrcss, anil one Of the best evi.
dences We have Of the fact is the appearance
in our midst of that healthy, pure, unadul-
tcratcd article, D. Il. DcLand & Co.'S Chcu.i
cal Saleratus. This article we can with
confidence recommend to our patrons to be
just the thing which it claims 10 be. Gcta
paper and prove ityourscves.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

aging expedition, with four regiments, and
proceeded near to Drainesville, when his
command vas fired upon by the rebels in
ambush, 1000 strong. A brisk engage
inent ensued, when the rebels were drawn
from the field in such haste as to leave
numbers of their killed and wounded,
clothing, arms, etc. Their loss is cstinat-
cd at $50 killed and wounded; among the
killed was Col. Thilor, of the LIST Kentucky
regiment. Loss on our side, six killed,
and eight wounded.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

In Mr.. Washburne's Congressional re-
port Of frauds in the army contractors, ap-
pears the fact that Mr.. Cummings Of the
New York World had s. ,o)o. 900 given him
to purchase supplies. c. expended money
according to his own fancy, and $4,000
Of the sum cannot be satisfactorily account.
od for lie gave no bond and took no
oath.
The Siblcy beef contrac: was another
astounding fraud. II was for 10000 head
at 8 cents delivered in Washington. sib-
ley sublrt the contract to Al.crton Of New
York, whereby the fIrmer made So, 900
and the latter $500
The contract with Beard, Of the Califor.
mia gang, was made by Gen. Fremonts
special order and direction. $50, 600 were
paid Beard by order Of Gen. I. before the
date Of the contract. No specifications were
made beforehand; no bond given; yet
the whole amount ordered to be paid by
the Major General commanding was $780,
900 while the actual cost was about 500
900 Of which amount the swntIling con.
tractor only paid $4,000 to laborers -
leaving s45, 900 due Il men whose families
were clamoring for bread! Even when
the Committee were in St. Louis, 100000
was ordered by Fremont to be paid to this
man Beard, two days subsequent to Sec'y
Camcron's order that no more be paid.
McKinstry's transactions with the Grim
of Child, Pratt, & Fox, Of st. Louis, show
quarter Of a million dollars clear fraud!
The swindling in horse and mule contracts
by California friends of Fremont, the Com.
mittce also declare to DC incredible and STU
pcndous aE,a :. .sz.. .#t .a
The above items are but few Of those
cmbraced in the LIST volume, 100 pages,
ct the Congressional Army Fraud .lnvcs.
tigating Committee Report, but VIC submit
they are sufficient to damn to everlasting
infamy all the above mentioned PARTIES
Indeed, sorry burlcsque Of justice will
he made if these heavy swindlers arc not
prosecuted to the full extent Of the law,
and OH conviction incarceratcd in a fclon's
cell, during the remainder OF their liycs.-
In these days Of danger to the Republic,
when vast conspiracy threatens to ter.
inmate our national existence, the thieves
and robbers who arc plundering the nation
Of its resources, should have their purple
and fine linen stript from their disrcputa.
bic shoulders nay, more they are clearly
guilty Of treason to their government, the
punishment OF which is death Nv all in
terpretations Of law, moreover, the man
who pretends friendship to his country and
bctrays her interests, deserves ts be made
the first example Of punishment, as the
greater villain. The people arc true to
their country, and will uncomplainingly
bear any load Of taxation, if the Govern
nent will give these precious rascals, their
deserts. But, if every man who sells an
ounce Of quinine to rebel is to be thrown
into prison, while such monstrous rascality
and treason, as is exposed by this Con-
gressional report, goes free Of punishment,
We tell the Administration, that they have
seriously chilled the loyal blood of every
true American citizen.
We await action upon Mr.. Wsshburn's
report with great interest H.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

In MicGregor, Tuesday, December 18th, 1861, Of
Dpthcrln, sammy, youngest son Of John aud Nary
A. McCraney, agad years, months aud days.
Sammy was bright, Interesting little fellow, the
idol Of bis parents, and the pet Of tho ncighborhood
lie had survived attack Of the dipth e.a when he
was the second time attacked and in thros days died.
'Of fuch Is the kingdom of Heaven"
In Mctircgor, December l9tb OF Diptheria. Charles
II. erri, adopted son OF Hon. Samuel Merrill aged
i've years.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

"0oSOeSe Wofketo GECs -.... .5
We have light touch of arctic weather
again, ard this layer Of snow upon the
sround-cnough to cmbarrass the wheeling
and not enough to make good sleighing.-
On "Wednesday Of last week the main chan.
rel Of the river at this place was clear of
ice, on Friday the ice began to form, Satur-
day the stream was gorged, the cakes ran
together and ce,nentcd and Sunday night
a yenturcsome man crossed with tca,n.-
Since then teams have continued to cross,
but we do not regard the ice safe as yet.
The almost entire blockade Of the river
to boats and teams has materially affected
our usually heavy transactions in produce
We quote No. wheat at 45@5O and No.
2, 40@44. Nest Of the available room in
town is now being made use of for purposes
OF sterage-thc price being usually 5 cents
until the LIST Of May and cent per month
thereafter. nt a .
tits earnestly hoped that the weather
may continue pcrmantly cold or mild, so as
to give us an ouuct-the mixed condition
Of tho weather up to this time, bring en-
barrassing to every enterprise.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

THIS is what we expected Of Giles, who
seems determined to forever maintain his
position one day in advance of his day and
generation =. Elbling, the tobacconist, will
remove in few days to the new building
now being erected by II, E. Newell adjoin-
ing his store. Blythe way, the "big Indi.
am Mush ne-wa gon-up thc-spout wc.ton-
ka, has arrived In town, and for the present
will act as Elbling's clerk.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

e3s~Wc are requested to stat, that the
regular meeting Of the Ladies Sanitary
Association for this week, will be- held on
Saturday instead Of Wednesday this
latter day this week is h. llidsy.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
McGREGoR, Dec. Is, 1861.

MeGREGoR, Dec Is, 1861.
JouS I.AwLIE, ESQ, Gen. Agt. Of the Mil.
and Il. du Chen Railuay:
DEAR SlR:-Thc undersigned merchants
and business operators Of the city of Nc
Gregor, approaching the kindness which
has uniformly characterized your social and
official intercourse with us, respectfully re-
quest you to inform us ut what time it will
suit your convenience to accept the tender
of PUBLIC nISNEa, which is hereby made
you as slight testimonial Of the regard
which the residents Of this city entertain
for you.
Allow US in this connection to hope that
Capt. z. H. Sherwin, and John Conger,
ESQ, your most valuable assistants, to
whose spirit Of accommodation the public
arc 50 largely indebted, will also join US in
the festivities proposed. We hare the
honor Ia he, ..s. .
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25
TO Musicians.

.N51s IIAVlNG been authorised by 1t. Col. Bur.
HaiAy IL bank. Of the 18th Infantry, Regular
EsEJH Army, to raise q corps Of Musicians for said
Regiment, respec: fully solicit either an APP
plcaticn, ora conesposdencs from good musicians
for said corps.
IN the resimental (Dras) band tho pay Is from SIT
to $o2 per month"; separate quarters we'll
included. None but GOOD musicians necd apply
Also, one Drum Major, and two principal mmicians,
can obtain POSITIONS providing they have the requisite
qualifications.
Apply to, or address tho undersigned at Dubuque,
Iowa IN care OF Capt q. Washington, 18th Infantry
U. 8. A. t4t27lI d. ii. GEARY.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

k<Wc notice that friend Buckley is
moving his stock of Hardware 70 his new
store, Main street, between First, and Sc
cOnd streets.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-25

v3A1ogRs1 NEw EsTa Bl1sHxEET.- Our
fbisnd =. P. Clarke, has opcsed fine stock
of tobaceos, cigars, and fancy notions. in
ihe store adjo;1ing the Post Office on the
sAst, and IL nov ready to sell the fraterniz-
iog, social, always faithful when friends for
skke-you weed, 40 AT Of his nurnerou $
friends and admirers. +. p. is ''all right"
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e. Episcopal Services every Sunday evening at
kenuedy's Hail. Rev. c. W. Clinton, Rector. seats
free