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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-08-27

In the New York Tribune of the Goth
inst, Horace Greeley publishes two-eol-
umn letter to President Lincoln, in which
he complains that the President is strange
ly and disastrously remiss in the discharge
of your [his] official and imperative duty"
"unduly influenced by the counsels of fos
sill politicians from the border states"
'that timid counsels are perilous," "that
the Union cause has and is suffering lm-
mensely from mistaken Difference to rebel
slavery" and much more Of the same sort,
concluding the harangue with instructions
as to how the President shall conduct the
war.
Mr.. Lincoln, who is much Of philoso-
pher as well as man of distinguished
practical sense, has indicted the following
reply, which is characteristic of the man,
and forms an interesting episode in the
war:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON
August 22d, 1862.
To Hon. Horace Grceley-Dear Sir:
have just received yours of the 10th inst,
addressed to myself through the New York
Tribune. If there be in it any statements
or assumptions of fact which | may know
to be erroneous, do not now here contro.
vert them. II there be any differences
which | may believe to be falsely drawn, |
do not now here argue against them. If
there be discovered in it an impatient tone,
| waive it in Difference to an old friend,
whose heart have always supposed to be
right as to the policy seem to be pursuing.
AS you say have not meant to leave any
Union. l would save it in the shortest way
under the Constitution. The sooner the
national authority can be restored, the
nearer the Union will be, the Union as it
was. If there be those who would not
save the Union unless they could save at
the same time slavery, do not argue with
them. If there be those who would not
save the Union unless they could at the same
time destroy slavery, do not argue with
them.
My present object is to save the Union,
and not either to save or destroy slavery.
If l could save the Union without freeing
any slaves, would do it; and if could
save it by freeing all the slaves, ! would do
it. And if could do it by freeing some
and leaving others alone, would also do
that. What do about slavery and the
colored race, do because believe it helps
to save this Union and what forbcar
forbear because do not believe it would
help to save the Union. shall do less
whenever find out that what am doing
hurts the cause, and shall do more when.
ever believe doing more will help the
cause. l shall try to correct errors when
shown to be errors, and shall adopt new
views so fast as they shall appear to be
true views.
have here stated my purpose according
to my view Of official duty, and intend no
modification of my expressed personal
wish that all men every where could be
free. Yours, A. LINCOLN.
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Business Notices.

Business Notices.
Beezer Lodge, No. 1875, has regular meet
ings Monday evenings on or before the full
moon.
Wizard & Trowbridge advertise that all
accounts not due at the Bank of McGre-
gor, will be found at Esq. Arnold's Office.
Wooliscroft & Peck have dissolved part
nership. On the principle that one shall
be taken and the other left, Peck goes to
the war he is right. Wooliscroft remains !;
he is left. So Dave runs the machine again
alone, though his friends doubt he can con-
tinue long in single state. [Said word
state having no geographical significance
C. r. Gillett, is DESTROYS of exchanging
two splendid improved farms for city pro-
perty in McGregor or Prairie du Chen
Here is an opportunity to turn an honest
penny.
The Japanese Lustral Washing Fluid"
is the name Of compound which has
been left with us for inspection and trial.
1t is highly recommended for its efficacy
in the removal Of dirt, grease, ETC., from
clothes, and reducing the labor of washing.
F. W. Arnim, at the Dutch Store, is the
agent for this place.
w. A. Durham's Fruit Store, opposite
the McGregor House, is just the place to
get the freshest, and sweetest fruit of the
season. 1t is melon choly, yet highly in
teresting fact.
Turner & Subway, extensive dealers in
Leather, and Leather Goods, 40 Lake street,
Chicago, have an advertisement in our pa
per to day to which We direct attention.
They offer unusual inducements to the
trade. ..
Antonio Bros. Circus will be here on
Wednesday, the Sd Of September, as our
readers will observe by reference to another
column. Our exchanges speak highly of
the performances Of the ring, wherever, the
Antonio Brothers have been.
A four year old roam horse, who did not
know when he was well off, has left the pre-
misses ofP. O'Brien, Of this place-where he
has ever been well treated-and gone, nobo-
dy knows where. Anybody who will return
this chattel to his true allegiance, will be
literally rewarded, thanked and much more
Of the same ssrt, by Mr.. OBJ.
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Flag Presentation.

Flag PRESERVATION
EDS TINES :-Sirs-Capt Drips' compa-
ny of Clayton county volunteers, were
this day presented with flag by their fell
low-citizens, through D. H. Hutchins, their
representative, who made the presentation
address Of which the following is copy !:
Soldiers Of Clayton Countv-It is with
deep emotion that stand before you the
representative Of your fellow citizens, to
offer you token Of their respect. 1t is
their wish that should present you, a
noble company Of volunteers, this fag-it
is the emblem of your country's honor
Behold its beauties and swear by the eter-
nal that it shall not be dishonored; that as
long as there remains one strong right arm
among you, it shall not be trampled in the
dust. 1t is intrusted to you by noble and
patriotic hearts, whose sympathies will
follow you wherever you may 60, and il
you are called to the battle field to be made
mark for rebel bullets, their prayers will
ascend to the Great Ruler Of Heaven for
His protection, and for your success and
final triumph. Be true to this trust, and
prove by your dspline in camp and bravery
in battle, that you are noble sons worthy
of noble stree. Wherever this flag goes
there you will followed by one who has
been tried beneath the frowning walls Of
Cerro Gordo and Chapultepec, and amid
the roar of battle beneath the walls of
Montezumas. Follow this flag, and be as
sured that it will seek the post Of honor
which oil soldiers know to be the post of
danger. and IS you follow, always bear in
mind that honor to brave man is dearer
than life.
Dear friends, receive this token of love
and respect, and with it the heartfelt
prayers of its donors.
To which Sergeant replied on behalf Of
he company. D. Il. Il.
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DIED.

In hcGregor, on Tuesday, 10 A. NJ, August goth.
a. the residence of her brother law L. g. Webb
MISS JENNIE McAULEY, aged % years and 4 months
The deceased was i'll but few days. Her death
carries pain to many heart in McGresor aud else
where. The body was taken to Cedar RAPIDS for
interment.
On Sunday, August Gath, of Typhoid fever, at the
residence OF Capt Y. Sherwn Of Prairie du CHEN
5. GERTRUDE ATWOOD, aged "a years.
The deceased was sister to Mrs. Sherwin and was n
native Of Vermont.
At rational August 18th, 1869, WILLIAM LEVI,
son OF Rev. William and c. ! Mullen .ras I
months and IL days. - $3.50 "e'N
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Believing there are questions vitality az.
fecting the public welfare, that demand the
immediate attention of the General Assem-
bly,,
Now, therefore, I, Samuel j. Kirkwood,
Governor of the State Of Iowa, by virtue
Of the authority in me vested, do hereby
convene tina General Assembly of said
State, in special session, to be begun and
held at Des Moines, on Wednesday, the
I'd day of September 1862, at o'clock, p.
NJ of said day.
In witness thereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused to be affixed thereto
the great Seal of the State of Iowa.
Done OF Des Moines the 10Th day of
August 1862.
by the Governor,
SAML. j. KIRKwoop.
Elijah SELLS Spc'y nf State
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Dispatches of Friday, announce that the
LIST Iowa cavalry, and $500 Infantry, we're
in hot pursuit Of the rebel guerrilla bands
Of Coffee, Quantrell, Cockerill, and Tracey,
about 1000 strong. 1t was expected the
rebels would be overtaken on the Usage,
and that lively fight would then occur.
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The Colonization scheme.

| The Colonization scheme.
We trust the address; of President Lin
coin to the delegation of black men, upon
the subject of colonization, which we pub
lish on the first page Of this paper, will be
read with dclibera,ion by the public. 1t
is, in every essential particular, the voice
of plain, eranest, yet honest Abe Lincoln
Every word is full of the most kindly feel.
ing, yet he firmly declares that according
to the inevitable nature Of things, the two
races can never live together on terms Of
perfect equality. Whether it should be so
or not, was question it was unnecessary
to discuss, because an endless amount of
discussion would be barren Of good results.
The colonization sheme was persuasively
urged upon them as the best step in the
nature Of things, and a pledge Of pecuniary
assistance and guardianship promised them
so long as they shall stand in need of it.
In common with the great mass Of the
northern people, we approve the sentiments
expressed, and the spirit that has brought
them out. The scheme of colonization is
one which We have heretofore advocated
in these columns, and in our mind is the
only satisfactory conclusion Of the great
question, "What shall be done with the
negroes ~ 1t is scheme which was most
ably advocated by Henry Clay, and other
distinguished and departed statesmen, for
precisely the same grounds that it is now
advocated by President Lincoln, Senator
Doolittle Of Wisconsin, and others. 1t is
urged with great force and convincing
plausibility by these distinguished gentle.
men, that the system OF compensated eman-
cpation will eventuatc in the extinction of
slavery, and that so soon as the prospect Of
extinction is made apparent, one great bar
rier to the restoration of the Union will be
removed. .....
While Mr.. Lincoln is known to have long
held to the views cnunciated in his inter-
view with the colored committee, there is
no doubt that his opinion as to the incom-
patibility Of the peaceful dwelling togeth-
er Of the two races in harmony, was more
fully established by the recent vote of the
people Of Illinois, on the adoption or re-
lection of the following extra articles Of
the constitution:
n. ...s.... ....... For. Agdinst
Negroes and Mulatoes to elective
Franchise, ................ 1l,3O6 I5,S9o
Admission Of same to all rights Of
citizenship, ............... $3.50 212 $50
Adoption Of laws to secure above, 41,4l4 19S,93S
This decisive vote of Republican State,
is conclusive that the two races cannot live
together on any terms of equality. Any
other condition of the two races than
equality, is calculated to increase the pow
er of the one, while in the same ratio, it
decreases the power Of the other. Such
condition Of things, VIC need not add, is
destructive to the principles which underlie
our system of government.
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A ORA { Quite PrOba bic.

n 61IO = VuBtc FTOUuUlcs
There is a vast deal of confusion as to
the number of calls that has been made,
and the number of men called for, since
July LIST. The proclamation Of Gov ernor
Kirkwood, which we give in another col
umn, seems conclusive on this natter
We will recapitulatc. ..
First, there was call for SOC, 900 volun.
teers for the war.
Second, a draft of 100000 militia to
serve for nine months.
Third, Especial draft to fill up the old
regiments.
The first call is for 1850 men. The
second call for militia will take the same
number. s,005 are required to fill up the
old regiments now in the field. 1t will be
perceived that total of twenty nine thou.
sand one hundred and Jorly.1fue men &C.,.
145) have been called for in this State alone
with the past two months.
Under the preceding call for 800, 900 men
this State furnished an excess over her
quota Of 5000 men. We supposed this
excess would stand to our credit. Such,
however, is not the case. 1t has been the
fortunes of war that the Iowa troops should
always be in the thickest Of the fight eve
rywhere. Therefore, while Wisconsin has
but $500 to raise in order to fiji up her old
regiments, we have S,0O5 or about ~ per
cent. more. There is no blinking the fact
that 29,l men are large number to take
at once out of SO young State as ours,
and is more in proportion than probably
any other state will have to furnish; never
theless, the call is being met with an alae.
rity which has surprised the officers O., the
federal and state governments. 1t is est.
timated that 10000 men have already VOL
untcercd. There is handsome excess
over the first call for 100000 three years
men, and this excess will be credited on
the call for 800, 900 militia, just so soon ss
we ill up the old regiments.
Volunteers will be accepted for the old
regiments up to Monday Of next week.
Those who volunteer in the old regiments
get one hundred dollars bounty, four dol
lars premium, and thirteen dollars per
month. Those who are drafted get no
bounty and but eleven dollars per month.
The importance of volunteering now and
thus avoiding the draft is apparent.
The time intervening before the draft, is
necessarily so Brief that it is improbable
that we shall be able to avoid it. Let us
endeavor to make it as light as possible
Sergt. Dayton, who is now in McGrcgor, is
authorized tc enlist men for all the old in
fantry and cavalry regiments from this
State. His headquarters are with Odell &
Updegraf, where q roll can always be
found. We trust the people will "fall inn
between this time and Monday with alacri.
ty, and thus save Clayton County, if the
thing be possible, from the necessity of a
draft.
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ELIJAH SELLS, Sec'y. of State.
Mahoney, Of the Dubuque Herald

d. A. Mahoney, of the Dubuque Herald.
ana David Sherman, of the Fairfield Con-
stitution, have been arrested and conveyed
from this State to Washington, at which
place they arrived on the 2lst, and were
Immediately confined in the old Capitol
Prison, to await trial.
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Army correspondence.

Army correspondence.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 10.
MEssRs. EDlToRs.-Onc week ago this
morning left your city bound for ''Dixie' s
land" AT Dunleith took the cars for ST..
Louis, at which place arrived las. Thurs
day evening.
The war excitement was very high all
along the road. At Dubuque, they seemed
to be alive to a sense of their duty, and
were enlisting very rapidly the roll Of the
drum and the shrill notes Of the fife would
greet your ears at every corner. A large
and enthusiastic war meeting was held
there in the evening; speeches was made
by Col. VIM. b. Allison, and others.
An effort is now being made to raise the
patriotism of the Irish. Irish brigades al
being formed at Dubuque, Chicago, Bloom.
ington and St. Louis. The brigade at ST..
Louis was about full when left that place,
which was last Saturday. All business
houses are closed, in ST. Louis, at 4 o'clock
in the afternoon, and every person subject
to military daty has to "fall in" and drill
two hours; the ''secesh' of St. Louis COM
ply with the order, but it is because there
is no lodging it.
The guerrillas are again becoming troub-
lescme along the river. Last Sunday night
as We were coming down the river between
Columbus and Island No. 10, we were fred
on from the banks, by about 40 rebels
Some 20 balls hit the boat (Champion).-
There were none killed. One fellow, how
ever, got his toe shot off, which gives him
his walking paper, alias discharge, when
he gets to his regiment.
Martial law is being strictly enforced
here. The provost guard is picking up
stragglers by the wholesale, and sending
them to the Notifications to use spade or
shovel for six days. More anon.
Yours in haste,
a. G. SMITH, Co. F, 9th Iowa.
A number of newspaper correspondents
have arrived at Washington, from Pope's
army, Their departure was inyoluntarv
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SUBSTITUTES. N. Y. Tribune as
serts that the Federal government twill re-
sort to the Napolconic plan of providing
substitutes during the coming draft; that
is, the price for substitutes will be fixed by
the government, and any man, by paying
5000 or $500 to the government, will be
allowed to remain at home. The amount
paid will be offered by the government as
bounty, which will fiji the ranks of the
Union armies immediately"
This looks to US like making mans
obligation to his government, merchanta.
BILE, and for that reason, we hope it will
not be adopted Let every tub continue
erect upon its own superstructure; let
every man who is drafted, be compelled to
90, or send substitute.
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sB@ There is rumor in town that the
Indians have made hostile demonstrations
in the vicinity Of Austen, Minnesota
near the Iowa State line.
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PLE.zSE REID THIS.
1T WILL PAY YOU!

The Domestic Dry Goods Trade, is an i'm.
portant branch of business, just now, it is an
article needed in every Family, no matter,
large or small. IIammerslough Bros, on the
North side Public Square, have laid in their
stock when prices were low, and they say that
they will let their. CUSTOMERS have the BENE-
FIT thereof. 1858
We have also on hand, and viii be sold at
BOSTON AUCTION PRICES,
500 BOXES CT BOOTS g. SHOES
Such as heavy Cow hide, Grain, Kip, Calf and
Split leather Boots Mems Brogans, Caters
and Oxford Ties Boys Copper.toed Boots and
Shoes. For Ladies, Misses and Children's
Shoe line. -
Give us call, one and all.
HAMMERSLOUGH BROS.
North side Public Square.
p. S.-Country Merchants, we will make a
liberal discount.
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ONLY FEW DAYs.-At special request,
Or. Pierce tarries few days longer in Nc
Gregor. Intricate and delicate derange.
ments of the teeth, will be attended to if
applications are made Immediately. Office
over Lampson & Powers Store.
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MILITARY REcIpE.-How to escape draft.
ing 60 and enlist.
P. $500 more men wanted in Clay ton
county to fill up the old regiments.
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Democratic State Ticket.

Democratic State Ticket.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
RICH. H. SYLVESTER, of Johnson county
FOR AUD TOR OF STATE,
JOHN BROWNE, of Polk county.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
SAMUEL L. LORAH, of Cass county.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
BENTON J. HALL, of Des Moines.
REGISTER OF STATE LAND OFFICE,
FRED. GOTTSCHALK, Of Dubuque.
Republican State Ticket.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
JAMES WRIGHT, of Delaware county.
FOR STATE AUDITOR,
J. w. CATTELL, Of Cedar county.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
WILLI+M II. HOLMES, of Jones county.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
CHARLES C. NOURSE, of Polk county.
FOL REGISTER STATE LAND OFFICE,
J. A. HARVEY, of Fremont county.
FOR coNGRrss,
w. B. ALLISON, of Dubuque.
FOR JUDGE,
E. H. WILLIAMS, Of Clayton.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
MILO McGLATHERTY of Winneshiek.
S. GRANGER, of Clayton.
For MEMBER BOARD OF EDUCATION,
G. H. STEVENS, of Winni>hiek.
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Democratic Convention.

Democratic Convention.
A correspondent from West Union-who
blythe way, is a strong Union Democrat
writes us graphic account Of the late
Democratic Congressional Convention
which was held at West Union, one week
ago to-day. The convention split in twain,
as did the old Charleston convention. The
Mahoncy men packed the convention, and
declared for 'dcfeat with Mahoney, rather
than success with Ainsworth or Gray
This we have from delegates from this
county on their return, and is corroborated
by our correspondent who was around tax
ing notes.
There will be no opposition to the Re
publican ticket in this county, and but
very little in the district outside Of Du-
buque county. The Democracy of northern
Iowa, with the exception Of small but
active faction, are loyal to the core, and
will stand by the Union and the Govern
ment through thick and thin. They regard
the arrest of Mr.. Mahoney as legal act of
the constituted authorities, and will not
oppose his arrest for the same reason that
they never opposed proceedings under the
Fugitive slave law, or any other law, to-
wit because they believe ever in yielding
acquicscncc to law, and to the constituted
agents Of Law.
The Mahoney men care not for anything
but party success, and to attain that they
are willing to let the party, and the Union
slide together "Whom the gods would
destroy, they first make mad"
We speak n,t as Democrats. Since the
outbreak of this rebellion, on principle, we
have acted with neither the Democratic or
Republican parties. What we state, is from
observation, and information as we have it
from prominent Democrats in this county.
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Indiana has sent IA, 800 troops over the
border, and Ohio has sent 5000 more.
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Weather. Markets &c.

~ eAtDeTs moFAetS Ecs
The weather continues pleasant in . re-
markable degree. The crops not yet har.
vested arc maturing with great rapidity.
Farmers tell us that there never was such
fine prospect for corn, as there is at the
present time.
Benton Brothers & Co. quote amber To-
wa at "a; No. l, 80; No. Q, 70. Receipts
are becoming quite lively, and our town be-
gins to have the stir, hustle and racket OF
ollen times. There is every indication that
business will be very active this fall, and il
prices Of wheat continue high-as present
Indications lead us to b:lieve they will
there will be over million bushels of wheat
bought in our streets before the LIST of De-
cember.
River in the past week has subsidized four
inches and is still falling as we 60 to press.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS


an the 18th OF August, one Four Year ~
~ Old Horse Colt, color ROAM, with a 13N
wite lace supposed to be Is IL hands hikii, ana
thin. - .- 'e'' ~
ANY person who will return said colt, or give any
information SO he may be obtained, will be literally
rewarded. p o,RRGEN
McGregor, August %, ls62n3o6wl
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! "a SHor TOO Soon.
The North Iowa
Times was unfortu-
nate in firing its shot
at us by endorsing
Hammers activity in
encouraging enlist
lnents, by which our
cotemporaryof course
INTENDED to hit the
Local of the Journal.
Our neighbor should
have waited until the
Animal had time to
show his true nature
on his own dung
HILL" after making a
Igood Union Crow,
when away from
Go.
Journal, 2lst.
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personal
David Hammer call,
ed on us on Friday,
and after a friendly
chat, and mutual ex.
plantations, we parted
on friendly terms.
being satisfied tina,
neither had anything
personal against the
other. Mr.. H. de
clares strongly for the
Union and crushing
out the rebellion by
all the means in the
power of the govern
ment." -Wayton Go.
journal, l7M.
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WANTED

tVe4.VIED
TyNO Exchange two large improved Farms, valued
at NINE THOUSAND each, in Sank county,
WIS, for city property in McGregor or Prairie iu
Chisn. The above farms are OF about four hundred
acres each. with good Houses barns aud outhouses
good soil and well watered--titls perfect
tncumbcred property would not be o'jecto nable
in trade.
For particulars, apply by letter to
G. y. GALLETT,
august ~, lst2n3o6m3 Portage, Wis.