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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-08-07
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In tho routine Of events, he who founded
this paper, and since that time has very
successfully conducted the same. has tho't
',cst to take furlough from its cares and
responsibilities. II has been the pleasure
Of one Of the undersigned to be associated
with him for the last few months sharing
the tolls and enjoying the emolunents -
more than any one else, therefore, We know
he was rare journalist. a brilliant wit, and
a clear.hesded philosopher. But editorial
life is cxlsaus,ing, and he was tired; so
newspaper tolls have been exchanged for
relaxing sports, and the editorial sanctum
for the "do-no,hing" club room Happy
man! ..
An arbitrary custom demands that every
change in newspaper life shall be followed
by fresh enumeration Of creed. Yielding,
therefore, where a refusal is inadmissable,
We place ourselves upon the Constitution
and by the side Of the Union SO long as
Hope has three disciples left. Believing
that the permanencc Of the Union must be
established before minor questions Of polt-
ical economy and party success arc thrust
in to divide and distract us, we shall for
the present join neither the Republican or
Democratic organizations Of the country.
We deprccate alike the fanaticism which
declares the present war to be pushed by
the government for the extinction Of sla-
very, AMI tn, pro-slavery Zeal which en-
harnesses the government, because the ma
iority Of those in rebellion are shareholders
In the pnrest sense Of the word we are
conservative, and will join hands with
thosc-without reference to old party Atm
itics-who prefer to preserve. rather than
destroy to cement, rather than distract.
Briefly and comprehensively then, we are
independent and loyal.
We shall pay particular attention to the
condensation Of all items Of news. and gen.
eral intcllig ce,-devotng 4 good portion
Of space to pleasant and instructive family
reading, chronicle all interesting local
matters, and give each week faithful re-
port Of markets and currency fluctuations
In short, such paper as the old friends OF
the TINES want, and such rs they will be
willing to pay for.
We have assurances from Col Richard.
son that his pen will occasionally furnish
contributions for our columns. 1t is expec.
ted also that printer" ''Ramrod,"
"Ashes," and other old correspondents OF
this journal will continue to make US their
medium as heretofore.
Without other preface we drop this
theme, which, if further continued, might
subject us to charge Of egotism, and sub
scribe ourselves
Yours Respectfully,
The EDIToRs.
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That have become connected with this
sheet, which, through the acknowledged
rare ability and indefatisablc perseverance
of the retiring editor, has been ever vel
come to every fireside, is, perhaps no less
an establishment to you than myself At
the thresh-hold, and before approaching the
arduous task with becoming modesty for
which have ever been noted, and with
head uncovered-l make the customary
bow and pause to listen for words Of en-
couragement from you.
Tn this work it shall be my constant aim
and sustained by the ability and
experience of my worthy associatc--to
serve honorably, your very highest interest
and thereby make good the daring, yet
kind and flattering introduction of myself
70 you by the author Of Goodbye"
well know all that will be repaired Of
mo to do this, and it was with the most un
affected diffidencc that after considerable
delay ! decided upon committing myself to
the work, fully persuaded that you will gen
crously applaud when merit is perceived
and charitably regard any errors of judg
ment that may perchance fall under your
notice .. a.... s..... g=. .'
In laboring to make the TINES, hereafter
rs it has been heretofore, uncompromising
~ for the perpetuity of the American
Union and for the support Of the govern
ment, in the use Of all means-under tn
Constitution and the laws-for speed,
overthrow Of all forms Of rebellion, and
restoration Of the seeded States to loyalty
I dedicate my time and whatever Of talent
may have and promise all Of real merit
the best thought, the purest literature, an,
the highest toned patriotism in my control
Engaging to do this much, and thus ded
icating myself, hope to merit your favo
and encouragement. ..,.,.
.-. JOHN H. ANDRICK.
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SARz.. We have long supposed this cele-
brated drug, had come to be an exploded hum.
bug but We are assured by those skilled in the
healing art, that not the Sarsaparlla itself is to
be blamed for this conclusion, but the misera-
Bile worthless preparations OF it that have been
palmed off upon the preparations
which contain about as much Of its virtues ss
they do Of gold dust. 1t is a commercial fact
that almost all OF the Sarsaparilla gathered in
the world, is consumed in the old countries OF
Europe, where the science Of medicine, has
reached its highest perfection, and where they
know the best what to employ for the mastery
of desease. Hence we are glad to find that We
now have compound of this excellent al
terative, which can be relied on. and our COM
munity will not need be assured, that any thing
Doc AVER makes, is worthy OF their confidence.
He has been for years engaged in eliminating
this remedy (see adv'g cols) designing to make
it his "chef dOurre' which should add the
browning glory to his already enviable reputa
tom American Celt, New York,
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Business Notices.

huSlneSS NOtbCcS. ..
J. & d. Cawclti have opened their new
and spacious brick market and will wait
upon their old customers and friends with
their usual courtesy. Their market is spa
cious, neat, and well stocked. All those
who believe it is not meat to live on bread
alone had better call upon them.
The second semi-annual meeting Of the
Clayton Co. Sunday School Association will
be held at Elkader on Tuesday next.
See monthly statement Of the McGregor
State Branch Bank.
All the remains of the brass instruments
belonging to the city, are wanted on depos-
it at the Office of Mayor Hobart and Recor-
der Benton. A new brass band is talked
Of.
A note and pin have been found. Who
lost 'em.
Howe's standard scales are all the 60
now see the testimonials in another col
umn.
Some real estate is to be sold on exccu-
ton see particulars in our advertising col.
umns.
DR.. J. Wade King has removed 10 the
pleasant rooms over the State Bank where
it will give him great pleasure to pull the
puhlic's teeth. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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JOHN H. ANDRICK

The BEGIHNiSe.-In arranging our new
Subscription Book there may be some
names left out by accident; these subscrib-
ers who may be thus overlooked will oblige
us by calling at the Office and having the
error corrected. Some are left out at the re-
quest Of Mr.. Richardson for the reason
that he never designed charging them any
thing for the paper, on the ground Of per.
sonal reciprocity. Others are left out from
Aknowledge that the Times was welcome
to them because Of the intimate social re.
latIons existing between the readers and
the late senior editor--this applies particu.
larly to subscribers in Indiana.
If any Of these subscribers desire to re.
new their subscriptions it will afford US tht
greatest pleasure to put their names ir
our books, or reopen reciprocties valuable
to each party.
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Weather, Markets &c.


The week ending with this issue, has been
the hottest ever experienced by the "oldest
inhabitants" The air is dry as powder,
and there are yet no indications of grain
Harvesting has advanced rapidly notwith-
standing the heat, and we are told the
wheat crop will be quite up to the average
though inferior in quality to the crop OF
last year. The berry is well formed and
plump. Mary late fields have been seri-
ously affected by the chntz bug; those
sown earlier being too far advanced to suf-
fer
Wheat has advanced four cents since our
last issue and now sells in this market as
follows: No. l, 57@5s; No. 9, 53@54.
The Mississippi is still on the decline
running down and falling away" at the
rate of II inches per day. 1t is at a low
stage and all the way up to St. Paul it is
still falling
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NswsPAPERIAL.-W.B B. Larkin has re-.
tired from the edtorship of the North Iowa
O6sereer, as We perceive from we'll written
valedictory in that paper of the 1st inst.
The responsibilities now devolve, we believe
OH JAS. Mcdonald.
RAP (what is the balance of the
nalney) has retired from the Cedar Valley
Times, aud Mr. Davenport resumes his con-
nection with the same. There ought to
be a cousin-hood between our Times. bro
thsr Davenport
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REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. The
proceedings Of the Iowa State Republican
Convention have not yet reached us. We
learn however, that most Of the counties
in the State were represented in whole or
in part, and that the following nominations
were made:
For Governor, Samuel j. Kirkwood OF
johnson Co.
For Lieut.. Gorernor,-J. r. Needman
Of Mahaska Co.
For Judge Supreme Court, Ralph P
Lowe, of Lee Co. ,-present incumbent.
Very patriotic and good resolutions were
adopted and tho following Central Com.
mittee appointed:
Sam'l Miller, Lee Co.: W. S. DUNCAN
Lucus Co.: John d. Lockwood, Pottawato.
mic Co.; w. r. Smith, Woodbury. Co.; J.
N. Dewey, Polk Co.; J. II. Sanders, Keo
kuk Co.; j. Butler, Muscatinc Co.; j.
Shane, Benton Co.; G. w. Miller, Fayett,
Co.: r. II. Taylor, Marshall County.
j. 3. Grinncll, Chairman.
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The Latest.

Yesterday morning boat load of joy
Gus Sunday School children, accompanied
by a large number Of ladies and gentlemen
left Oh the ALamakee for an excursion to
Harper's Ferry. They went equipped as
the code prescribcs, and declare that they
had an excellent good time. Friend
Allen CAV: US peep at the provision room
and we should judge from indications that
they had weeks ratlons. The Times had
representative on board The timbers
for the basement Of the Baptist Church
were raised Monday p. m.-work will be
pushed forward rapidly till The cdifice is
completed. :. The Key City is the regular
Dunleth packet TO go up to-day. She is
running in the place Of the Var Eagle
which is chartered by the government at
the present time. :. On Tuesday morning
Capt. Freeman's Union Rangers paraded
through our streets and went through some
very fine evolutions. Men and horses
looked as though they could do good ser
vice, and We'll warrant they will do them
selves credit We believe it is the inten-
ton now to have the company take passage
on the steamer Denmark, on her down
trip for Camp at Burlington. God speed
the brave fellows. . "A horse said to be the
chattcl of the Cawelti brothers came dash.
ing down Main street yesterday morning at
round gallop, wheeled to the left went
back as he came, running gauntlet of
straw hats, brickbats, linen coats, and pine
boards. lie made decided sensation.
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Reform I'm the Army.


We are told that thorough organization
of orr army is in progress, and that all the
"Onward to Richmond" editors and presi-
Dental seeking militia officers are to be
paid up and discharged. This is cminently
good policy, and il carried into effect in all
its length and breath will demonstrate that
our sad defeat at Bulls Run was not with.
out good results.
The bad effects Of unwarrantablc inter
ference with the military department by
Metropolitan editors, (and their country
shadows) and by dccaying politicians, are
now well known to the people of the coun-
try. As one result it may be stated that
the regiments which volunteered to help
the government are composed of brave men
and shabby officers No sooner in fact,
had President Lincoln issued his first pro-
clamation calling for troops, than scores of
political nags, broken down in divers Con-
crcssional races, swarmed the various gu
bcrnatorial ante chambers, clamorous for
commissions as regimcntal officers-thc in
tensity Of their patriotism sharpened by
visions Of $500 per month and outfits ex-
ira Now, Governors as a general thing,
arc class Of men who seldom look dis
painfully upon Senatorial honors, or neglect
any opportunity to advance their prospects
in that direction. It follows therefore that
Thcophius Stich-in .the.Mud and others Of
like ilk who have figured in the political
profession as the second lad in the spelling
class of two, suddenly put on airs and
epaulettcs and stroke their half-fledgcd
military whiskers as only should Colo
mel or mayhap Brisadicr General in the
United States Army such tried and
valued military veterans as Generals Wool
and Harvey are left in the quiet ofdomestic
inactivity to witness the issue Of conflict
in which, more than ever before, the coun-
try has need Of them.
Well, the brave militia officers We have
described many Of whom had never heard
gun fred in military engagement, are
just the chaps to catch the infection of the
Coward to Rchmond' cry Of oficious
papers, and the reports Of the battle Of
Bulls Run, unite in affirming that they
led back their regiments into Washington.
Hail to the dawn Of a new era in which
Majors, Colonies, and Generals are to be
inspected as we'll as private soldiers, and
in which every four-corners politician in
the country will not rank as Major Gen.
eral
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DAN RICE AGAlN.--D. Rice, the inevita-
bic chap whose fame is so world wide will
exhibit his great show at Prairie du Chen
on Monday next. Dan has been delight
ing the Minnesotians (taking pile Of their
change if the papers represent the matter
correctly since he was at McGregor, and
we know very many of bis admirers will
take this opportunity to go over and see
him again. or course Captain Sherwn's
spirit of accommodation will ensure trip
across at the conclusion Of the affair. Ex-
hibition afternoon and evening at usual
hours.
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Correction

Correction
We were favored last week with sight
Of the original Of the following note and
requested to copy from our contemporary,
provided the original was published. IF
the note did not appear in the p-strcct pa
per, we were invited to publish the copy
As the editors Of that paper have :ot no
ticcd the correction made to their former
statement, we give the document to the
public:
GUTENBERG. July II, 1861.
10 tho Editors IF The IlcGrcgor Press
Sirs The undersigned Republicans
and delegates from Gutenberg to the Union
Convention to be held at Elkadcr on the
22d of August, have never authorized Mr..
kellncr to say that We would not attend
the Union Convention. We have no fur
Their notice to take of him.
CHARLES FLOETE.
G. KROPPlNE.
Will the journal please copy.
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DIED.

Died at MEG reeor Tuesday morning July 3Oth,
Of inflammation OF the bowels, Francis Allen onngsst
son OF Andrew and Mary Gaffney. aged month.
At Hardin, Iowa, July 10th, 1851, Charles Edwin
TopliG, only son OF Edwin and Ursula Topli6, Aged
year, II months and Is days.
Funeral sermon preached by tho Rev. John Pool,
text ID Kings, 4th 26th. 'Is it we'll with the child,
and she answered, it II we'll. E j p sla
In Linton Township, Allsmakee Co., at the resi-
dencs Of Allen Scott Esq. August 3d. Henry sswyill
Aged about rs.
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SHERIFF'S SALE REAL ESTATE.

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 22d day Of
IN August 4. d., 1851, at ten o'clock A. NJ. at the
shcriG's ofice in McGregor, Clayton county, Iowa,
will he sold the highest bidder Tor cash. the follow
ing described property taken Execution issued
tn, office of the Clerk OF the district Court of
Clayton Co, Iowa. in favor OF Edwards, Nichols, Il
Richa ard against Evans Paige, to. wit Lot No.
% four in Block No 10y six in McGregor. Clayton Co
Iowa, with all the appurtenances thereto belonging
satisfy said writ OF Execution aud all accruing cost.
JONATHAN KAUFMAN,
W. Sheriff OF Clayton county Iowa.
hg DORR b. HOXSIE, Deputy
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Has SINCE DlED-Mrs. Leonard Pickle,
who it will be remembered We mentioned
rast week as having made an attempt on
her own life by tskinga quantity of corro-
siye snhlimate, died on Thursday last
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FUND.

A BOUT a week since on Main Street, McCrcror,
IA Mac nic pin, supposed 10 he manutact uIed II
gold. The owner baye the nror erty the usual
terms by applying to the Office Of the North Iowa
Times.
July 2Hth 1861 vi
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.yWe notice the familiar face oc vii.
Ian, II Harding in town.
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II the Journal please copy.
Rates of EXCHANGE,
MARRIED,

At Milton, July Gath, W II. y. Dayton, Esq, Mr..
Israel Bequetts, Of Lansing, to Mrs. Maria G-lstt
At Milton. July, 2oth, by II. o. Dayton, Esq, Mr..
Geo. ". stamp. to Mis- Sarah Pennington.
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DOWN WITH THE BRASS.

IL parties having brass Instruments In theft
n possession hello, ging to the City OF Meg rogos.
are hereby requested to return them to til Mayor
his office on the Public Square, that they may b
used in the formation of n new band
McGregsr. July 3Oth 1851. DIX. hobart.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MONTHLY ABSTRACT
OF the Assets, Liabilities, and Condition Of the
"McGrcgor Branch Of tie State Bank Of
Io,ra." Monday, August 5th, 1861.
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A Reverse.
1t is unreasonable to suppose that in the
great struggle through which our country
is passing, we shall never meet with re-
verses. The battle OF Bulls Run has shown
US the fighting qualities Of the rebels, and
resources which they have at command,
so that hereafter nobody will be fooled by
the cry that they are poorly supplied with
munitions Of war, nearly destitute Of cloth
ing, and kept on half rations. 1t is de-
monstratcd that they are composed Of good
Anglo-Saxon stuff, well Differed and equip.
ped
In these tugs Of war Greek meets Greek,
though it may be as Lacedemon against
Macedonian, and the struggle will be hard
ly contested. Experience is a hard moni'
tor, but its lessons have the the merit o.
being valuable Let US strengthen the
sinews of war, lay aside all pickering and
contentious that might distract us, and raj
~ all our energies and resources in aid o.
the Constitution and the Union, and may
God protect. the right. Ess
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KEwANsE, June 10th, 1881.
Mcssrs. NANEDRXOORT, DICK ERsON / co. q


GENTLEMEN In answer 10 your letter Of Juns
13ts, enclosing letter to your house from Mr. w. D.
Harden of Abingdon, dated June oath would ray
that AnAr left your store called at the sstsb iah.
ment of Messrs Fairbanks 4 crecBleaf on o. absus
the lth of June and Inquired Of them the lowest
price they would sell me a iour-ton Scale, abd men .
toned at the samo time that had been looking ae
tht lIowe's Gales, thought something OF purchasing
of them Mr.. Grceneaf then gave their prices
and spoke of Howc's Scales being very imperfect
and poor Scale and that there many OF then
that would not work. aud mentioned to me that .
Scale ny where lived badly out Of order,
and would not work ut all This Scale, no ssld.
at Abingdon, III, and had been bought by Mr.. n. D.
Harden, and worth not hing for weghing and hsl
been abandoned all OF which tended to discourage
me from purchasing the llowe's Scale. and amer
| tionng this matter to your Agent, Mr. Hooker, nd
he denied the same, and stated to that Mr. Gre
leaf was not man OF veracity, he had detected
him very recently in sevsrn, schools, beg an IA
doubt his veracitv. Since. have this let ssr
frcT Mr.. NJ b. Harden, Of Alb pgdon, dated June
l4th am inclined to think II all said by Green
leaf for the purpose Of discouraging and that it
FALSE, the enclose ed letter OF Ilerdcn r. II
contradiction to Grecneaf's statement me, and
think this unfair course OF competition ought to b.
there il nothing like fair play aud
truth in trade. Hoping his explanation is satisacto.
y, lam respectfully YOURS,
O. r. GDAyE3
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MEETING OF THE CLAYTON COUNTY
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

gINuE ssrond regular Semi meeting OF the
i Clayton C,anty Sunday School Association will
be held a. the Congregational Church at Elkader on
tuesday the 18th day Of August, 1861, at II O'Clock
.. general attendance is earnestly solicited.
McGregor, July 29th, 1861. Robert GRAFT, :
gasa' w a - ,s.... Secretary.
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CRAWFORD HOUSE; ,...t,
GUTENBERG IOWA
~. N. CRAWFORD Prep.
STRAY HORSE.

INVENT away from tho premises of the subsrriber'
w resilient of the town Of Norway Fillmore
Co. Minnesota, about six weeks since dark serrcl
or chestnut horse white spots on the body; was
shod on III. feet Whoever will give information
of h whereabouts return him to shall he liner
ally rewarded. p. o. Address. Wuslford. Fillmore
county. Minnesota. HULvEk iIULVERsON.
july 10Th. 1861. 4.w2
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EOIIN

DAY or two since, a note of hand signed by
IA Friedrich Dauhorscmidt and ,.nyid S. Daubor.
schmidt, payable to Martin Baehel bearer. The
owner can have the by ling at Times Office
proving the document and pay ing Tor this yrrtise
ment.
McGregor July 30th, 1861. W.
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r-S5s a monument is to be erected to the
memory Of Douglas, in Brandon, Vt,
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sHERlFF's sALEOF REAL ESTATE

SHERlFF'S SALEOF REAL ESTATE.
NOTICE h. hereby given that the 9Th day Of
~ September A. D. 1881. at ten o'clock. A. w.. at
the Sherf's of"e in Mctregor Clayton county Iowa.
will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. all the
right. title aud interest in tn" following described
property taken on three Executions Issued Of tho
Office of the Clerk of the District Court OF CLAYTON
county, Iowa. one in favor Of Pcrego, Bnlkley and
Pimpton against .1edeliah Brown and AlvR Brown,
and one in favor of .. b. Tweedy & 20, aYan.t
Jeaediah Brown and Alva Brown, also in favor
of +. Bradley Il Co., against Jedrdiah Brown and
Alva Brown to wit the undivided IL FART OF the
Tract parcel OF land situated in Clay ton Co.. Iowa,
known the Basil Gard cain No. o. to .ati.fy
said writs Of Executions and all accruinz costs.
JONATHAN KAUFMAN
Sheriff OF CLAYTON To Iowa.
By DORR ID. HOXSiE, Deputy
Mc(frcynr Aur a 1851.
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The UNIoN.-Such is the uitle Of a new
evening daily to be started at Dubuque by
Messrs. Samuel McNutt, Bennett & Co.,
McNutt, editor j. b. Dorr will have ed
itorial charge Of the paper until the arrival
of McNutt in September. The policy OF
paper is Swallowed forth in the name, and
in the language Of its prospectus it will
Sustain all patriotic efforts in. behalf OF
the government and war only with treason,
its aiders and abetters. 1t will seek to
unite the conservative men Of the State in
every work necessary to aid our country in
this dark hour of trouble"
That is essentially our platform, and we
welcome this new paper into the newspa.
per ring. This is fight for the Union and
until the safety Of the Union is ensured ev.
erybody is our ably who Yields the battle
axe for it.
Terms Of the daily $500 per Year.