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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

"PoPCLAR CREDrLIrY."-This is the
theme which our respected fellow towns.
man Rev. l.. Mirror WHITMAN proposes t,
elaborate into a Lecture at the Baptist
Church on Thursday evening next. From
the ability Of the lecturer and the wide
range Of fanaticism and folly which the
text implies, the public may reasonably an.
ticipatc such an entertainment as is rarely
given in lecture room. The nonsense of
tho world, from the Eastern Magi, Maho-
met, the Soothsayers of Rome, the oracles
of Delphos, Joan D'Arc, the Witchcraft Of
New England, Mormonism, down to the ia.
bic, tipping Of Andrew Jackson Davis and
the Fox girls, with the biologic insanity of
Edmonds and the cccentricities Of Greedy,
will oil furnish material for profitable spe.
culation. The humsr and raciness which
points the pen Of Mr.. WHITMAN will have
ample scope end it is desirable that all who
can appreciate spice in composition, histor.
ic research or excellence in defamation
will make it convenient to attend. The
lectures thus far Lavc been poorly attend.
ed let us endcavor hereafter to exhibit that
taste for literary matters which the general
intelligence Of our young city entities us
to claim.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Fraud upon Fraud.
We have the authority Of the Chicago
Tribune that a shipment Of rough pine
scantling, from Pittsbure to Fl. Leaven-
worth, recently passed through that city
on its way westward. These pieces were
Aka, and eight feet long--as rough as when
they came from the mill. The first cost Of
this rough lumber was doubtless the same
As it could be purchased for at any Of the
large lumber yards on the Missouri river
where millions Of feet arc idly waiting for
purchasers, and the enormous expense ol
transporting such freight fifteen hundr.d
miles by railroad in apparent to every man
who has ever had freight bills to pay. 1t
seems that it was not enough that cavalry
horses should be bought in PittSburg and
sent to Chicago to mount western cavalry
corps, but lumber must also be sent to the
timber regions of the west. IF this war
is to be marked throughout by the expen-
sivc transportation OF "coals to Newcastle"
one twelve months campaign, while it will
glut the safes Of railroad corporations will
irreparably ruin the finances of the coun.
try forever.
We know We speak the sentiment of the
people when we say that they ultimately
will rcpudiatc peremtorily all taxations to
carry on this war, if from out Of every five
dollars of the war fund, goes to the pockets
Of rascally contractors.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Ammo Domini, 1861 is dead. It has been
big With important events, the record Of
which will form an important page of our
nations history. Our country is passing
through a terrible crisis, and putting forth
gigantic strength to avoid dismcmbermcnt
The result Of this civil trouble is beyond
tho ken Of the most sagacious Observer
Let US hope for the best. Let us trust that
the great Republic Of the United States is
not failure. Let US pray for the speedy
suppression Of this vile insurrection, and
the restoration Of the Union in more than
its original glory.
In crossing the Threshold Of 1869, We
have need Of all the courage, faith, and
hope, which is in discourage to battle with
all the events Of an uncertain future-faith
TO prompt vigorous action and hope for a
healthy stimulus. Yet in the midst Of all
our national difficulties we must not forget
cur blessings. The sun hidden behind dark
masses Of clouds, gives additional warmth
on its re appearance. We are removed from
the theater Of war. We have plenty, if
not wealth; we are blessed with unusual
health, We have undisputcd possession of
one Of the most delightful sections of God $
Garth. Let us then stand together in unity
Of purpose, he loyal to law, and preliminary
TO entering upon the duties Of another
year spend this first day in cordial greet
ings, works Of kindness, and heartfelt
wishes to everybody Of "HArrY NEw
YEAR"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

sV On motion Of Mr.. Hale, it was
agreed that when the Senate adjourn, to-
day, it be to meet on Monday next, and
when it meets on that day, it adjourn again
on Tuesday next.-.Sendte Proceedings
Dec. Goth.
1t is no spirit Of genuine Rcpublicanism,
or Democracy, that prompts the Senate Of
the United States to virtually adjourn for
nearly two weeks at time when we are
convulsed with civil wa, and trembling on
the verge of foreign war with one Of the
strongest, if not the strongest power on
earth. Tho whole question of war may
dcvolve for settlement upon Congress, a
number Of important questions arc already
before it, and yet while the heavy expense
Of our national Congress with its brigades
Of attaches and battalions Of subordinates,
goes steadily on, distinguished Senators
subordinate them all to the claims of roast
beef, plum buildings, convivialitics, and
holiday sports. How will this look in his.
tory? how much less rcprehensible is it
than the conduct Of an ancient royal fid-
dler during great confagration! Is not
such negligence almost criminal?
Senators may disregard their duty, but
they will find it quite another thing to run
counter to the Toz Ropuli.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

SrRRESDERED.-As everybody has anti
cipated for the past two weeks, Mason and
Slidell have been surrendered to the de-
uand Of England. In the correspondence
Sec'y Seward calls the arrest an ''inadyer.
tency" and finds himself relieved of en-
barrass,ncnt by the discovery that in sur
rendering these rare rebels, this govern
ment has only "donc to the British nation
what we always insisted all nations ought
to do to u.s." 1t is an adroit general that
turns . victory into defeat and if Seward
could handle columns Of infantry as sue.
scssfully as he can elaborate sentences Of
his mother tongue, he would squel,h this
rebellion in sixty days. No doubt Of it.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01
Business Notices.

Business Notices.
Robert Grant hands us his card as pro-
duce and commission merchant-succcssor
to Bass & Grant. Shippers will please
note it. ..
j. T. Buckley rencws his advertisement
in the Times. He is getting we'll settled in
his new quarters, which for beauty and
aptitude of general arrangement arc not
equalled BY those of any other house in
town. He may be found in tho vicinity of
Ursa Major.
A. S. Eddy, worthy young man, who
has had the benefit Of course Of thor
ough course Of study and two years prac-
tice, offers his services rs dentist to the
citizens Of McGrcgor. He offers good re-
fercnces, and we arc informed does good
work.
Sec notice Of Rev. Mr.. Whitman's lee.
ture before the Y. NJ. c. A. on Thursday
evening.
The Common Council have meeting on
Saturday evening at which time tho Com
mittee on Fire Department organization
will report.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

A WISCONSIN LocoMorlyE.-The first
locomotive for railways ever manufactured
in Milwaukee was completed few DAYS
ago. We do not see why this branch of
manufacturing, which is Of the utmost i'm.
portance in some of the eastern States,
should not be made q feature in the West.
-Chicago Times.
> In the year 1856, tho master mechanic
Of the Milwaukee 4 Prairie du Chen Road,
then the N. & NJ. r. r.. built the first Wis.
machine and named it the milwaukee"
Since then, several have been and now are
being built on the same road what is bet.
ter yet, there are several practical improve
nents upon engines Of al important char
acter, which were designed and executed
entirely BY Mr.. Manning, this same master
ncchanic.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

COOP BoYs.-Thc traveller across the
Mississippi, during its doubtful state, in
early winter and spring must have noticed
two boatment Of almost exact mako, as en-.
e1getic as squirrels, as impcrvious to the
influence Of water as Mallard ducks, and as
oblging to strangers as it is possible to con.
ceive. These boys told boys rather arc
Joseph and William Dykens, twin broth
ers and residents Of Prairie du Chen. In
an acquaintance Of three years with them
we never heard q word to their discredit as
guides across tho hall. water halfice surface
Of the Big River. Their terms Of convey
ance arc reasonable-thcir skill unexccllcd
80" and "Bill." deserve the kindness Of
the public.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

GET The BEsr.-As general thing the
best article is the cheapest in the end, and
especially is this the case with d. B. De
Land & Co.'S Chemical Saleratus, an arti
Gle which every one who has tried it will
say is just the the thing for the purposes it
was made for. 1t is manufactured and for
sale. at wholesale, by the proprietors, at
Fairport, Monroe Co., New York, and for
sale by most wholesale and retail dealers
everywhere as...-s. fss-aa~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01
what Ought to be Done.

II honorable Senators and Representa-.
tive Of Congress adjourned for two weeks,
nominally to enjoy holidays on 'the plea Of
nothing to do. We will suggest that with the
Van Wyck investigating committee report
before them, the honorable bodies might
have put the offenders in way Of speedy
punishment, or else enact scoundrel fund
allowance for the rascals who havo stolen
by contracts and commissions, such vast
sums from the country. Let twenty or
thirty million dollars Of hard money
squeezed from the honest hands Of the pco.
pic to put down this wicked rebellion. be
set apart as a sinking fund, for government.
al pets to enjoy. Como, come let us have
official rascality punished, or else made
new department OF the service.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

AZ A private letter dated At st. Louis
on the Goth, says that more than $4,000
inhabitants have leA that city within year
that an immense number Of houses and
stores arc vacant, and that business, except
Government contracts, is At dead stand. >
Chicago Tribune.
Those, however, who have been SO for
tunatc as to get contracts, (scc lnvcstiga'
ting Committees report) have made "bie
thing" out Of them
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01
To Musicians.

.o;57n TYAvlNG been authorise ed by It. Col. Bur.
Td& IL bank, OF the 18th Infantry, Regular
Aa;Ii Army, to raise corps Of Musicians for said
plicaton, or correspondent 90 from good musicians
for said corps.
IL the rcgimcntal (Braa) band the pay h from ST
to F52 per month"; sepcratc quarters we'll rations
lnlpdcd. None ont GOOD musicians nscd apply
40, ono Drum Major, and two principal mu-cians,
can obtain positions, providing they have the rsqui
qualifications. z
Apply 70, or address the undersigned At Dubuque,
Iowa in care Of Capt G: Washington 18th Infantry,
U. s. A. 4t27ll b. II. GEARY.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Educational.
We arc indebted to A. h. F. Hillreth, Of
the State Board Of Education for the annual
report Of the Secretary Of that body. We
Gull from this volume sundry interesting
items beginning with the written report Of
Horace Emery, County Superintendent OF
Clayton County:
"In submitting my annual report regret
very mt,ch that am unable to make it as
complete as is desirable. But this failure
does not arise from any neglect Of duty on
my part, but in the carclessness of the d.
rectors Of the township districts. They,
in many instances, have failed to render
full reports to the Secretaries, and in con.
sequence Of their failure, the Secretaries
have been unable to report fully to me. -
"Our schools are backward, and there is
not a proper interest manifested by the d.
rcctors in visiting schools and encouraging
teachers in their labors. A strong desire is
manifested in some parts Of the County to
employ those whs will work for the least
pay. 1t is made the duty Of the directors
to visit the schools in their respective town.
ships and yet but very few, arm sorry to
say, have performed that duty. In my
opinion but little progress will be made in
our schools, until some competent person
or persons are selected. whose imperative
the county. Our Teachers Institute was
decided success. There were about forty
teachers in attendance"
In the tabular statement showing the ap.
portionmcnt Of the interest on the pcrma.
ncnt school fund, we find the following par.
ticulars in reference to this county: Mum.
Der Of youth, 9,4l4; amount Of interest
repo' ted delinquent, 1924 80; amount Of
interest reported collected, s3,o97 80 ;
amount apportioned, $s,o55 90; warrant
on State revenue, 1858 6s.
An abstract of the report of the Super.
intendent for this county gives us the fol
towing interesting statistics for the year
ending Oct. 4th, 1861. Number of sub.
districts, 1879 number Of males between
ages Of 5 and 81 years, 3,765-number OF
females, 3,645; number Of schools in dis.
trict 1856; number Of pupils attending
school in the district, 5,50l; average mum.
Der who have been in attendance, 3,034
number Of male teachers, 0l-female, 12l
average compensation Of male teachers per
week, $5,s2-female, -, %; aggregate nun.
Der of days schools have b.en taught, sum.
nicr, 7,32s-winter, 1890; average cost Of
tuition each week perpupil, summer, $O,ls
winter, SOFA; aggregate amount paid
teachers during the year, $l4,979 o.
amount Of teachers fund in hands of Dis.
trict Treasurer, $2,sls 90; number Of
school houses, 10 brick, 9 stone, 4s frame
and sc log; total value of school houses
$25,3s3 90; amount Of annual apportion.
ment resolved from county treasury, &c..
$50 81.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Weather, Markets &c.
The weather is favorable for the market.
ing Of produce and now that crossing on the
river has been quite good, our streets as.
sumo very lively appearance.
Wheat has advanced eight cents since
our last issue, and the tendency is still up
ward. We quote No. !, 55@5s; No. 2,
5o@54. Pork also has gone up to 81, GOO
1915. The suspension Of specie payment
by the New York and Philadelphia banks
was done to prevent the drain Of specie to
Europe. A more hopeful feeling pcrvadcs
oil circles.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

- We notice that Scott L Brother
bavc just received another large stock Of
CEockcry, Kerosene Oil, Lamps, Table and
Bar Glassware. What would the people
do were it not for this firm, for they are the
only house in this country that keep good
assortment. Those that want such goods
will do best by going to them, as their
stock is very large and complete. 81.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Foreign News and lsems.
The Niagara has arrived with dates from
Queenstown of tho 18th.
The Paris Patris says France and tn
great powers have been consulted by Eng
land, and al agree that Capt. Wilkes VIC
lated the rights Of neutrals.
The Niagara brings ego, 900 and s5l
troops for Halifax. ... ....
Preparations for hostilitics in event o.
war, arc active in England. The Time.
editorially relates the very ridiculous story
that Mr.. Seward took advantage Of an en-.
tcrtainment to the Prince of Wales--on the
occasion Of his recent visit to America -tc
tell tho Duke Of Newcastle he expected Il
occupy high Office, and that when he die
so it would become his duty to insult Eng
land, and he should insult her. The object
in narrating such silly fiction, no doubt
was to still further infame the English
mind, and drive the government into hos.
tilities.
A telegram from Brussels states that
King Leopold will offer mediation in the
American conflict.
The general impression in financial cir.
cles, was that Gen. Scott carried with him
to this country momentous communications
from the French government.
$4,000 troops are to be sent 70 Canada
Immediately.
The united prayer meeting, As announced,
took place at Exter Hall on the 18th inst.
Bishop NOEL and other ministers partici.
pated, and fervent prayers were offered up
for peace. At meeting Of the Congrega.
tional Board, resolutions were offered de.
preciating hostilities, and calling for arbi.
tration, If diplomacy fails to secure peace.
It was asserted that Prince Napoleon
continued to argue against the recognition
Of the southern States.
The Paris correspondent of the Post as.
serts that the French government desires
peace between England and tho U. S.
The Paris correspondent Of the London
Globe says NJ. Thouvenals dispatch to NJ.
MERCER, at Washington, is known to have
confined the Federal Executive to the sim.
pie dilema: "Arc tho Southerners bellige.
rents or rcbelss They have been fatty re-.
fused any rights in tho first capacity, and
in the second the right of asylum acquired
by political refugees has been set at naught,
and France must make tho case of the
Trent substantially her own.
The eruptions Of Vesuvius continue.
Houses in vicinity were falling in. Small
villages at the base Of the mountain were in
danger Of destruction. Earthquakes were
frequent in the Bay Of Naples. ~.
No cavalry Or horse artillery will be sent
to Canada before spring Preparations
continued OH scale which would have as
tonished the people in anti rimean times.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

MASON AND SLIDELL GIVEN UH-Since
peace is declared with England prices Of
grain and pork will advance rapidly and
though merchandise is very very high East,
Ham,ncrslough Bros. at McGregor have de-
terminsd to sell their entire stock at old
prices. II you want to buy cheap go to
Hammcrslough Bros Clothing, Boot 4
Shoe Emporiums.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

~ Congress is turning up its nose at
the Army Bakery in the Easement and is
thinking Of having it oustcd as derogatorv.
..-Ezekange.
Should the bakery BE- oustcd from the
basement Of the Capitol, it would cost some
$4,000 to erect suitable building for the
same purpose; and the question arises,
ought notths noble ollactorlcs Of honorable
Asnators and Representatives, to be con-
fo1ed 1ifh The rejection that % much il
saved to the government! Or, are the pso.
pie. the common piebs, to make all the sac.
si1ceStof this war,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01
Storage Of Wheat.

AM prepared to and store, until the lst Of
May next, wheat in bulk, and Flour In barrels In
the brick building adjoining my store, corner Main
and third streets The superior advantage Of storing
in brick over wood warehouses Is apparent, insur.
anee 10 desired-inasmu insurance would - In
the former but onethrd Of what II would cost In the
latter. Goods advanced short time on credit Of
wheat, il desired.
GIL. FLANDERS.
McGregor, December 2:d, 1861. An
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01
4 myth ngs.

! Nnysn1nGS.
A Methodist Minister, loysl alike to his
God and his country, has recently invent
ed new shell. In presenting it to the
War Department he is reported to have
said: Faith, sir, I preached hell fire and
birthstone in the abstract long time, and
now I'll give EN- little Of it in the con-
crete FORM Alexander Cummings has
| retired from the New York World. He al.
lcgcs impaired health as the cause of his
withdrawal, but those who have read the
Congressional Investigating Committees
report, will believe that he retired on
competence secured from the $4,000, 900
put into his hands for purchase Of supplies.
....The great test Of what a man can do,
must always be what man does do. Yet
there arc folks who live on the reputation
OF being pebbles capable Of receiving a We.
~ high polish, though from circumstances
they did not choose to be polished. In
the town Of = subject to the Con.
stitution Of the state Of Wisconsin, lives
busy little shoemaker who at sundry times
oficiatcs as preacher In order to save
little expense Of printing it was his Gus
tom to write his notices Of preaching
Here is one Of the latest :-"Thcre will be
preaching in the pines next Sunday after.
noon on tho subject, All who do not be.
lieve will be damned at three o'clock"
Tho steamer Persia brings intelligence of
the death Of Prince Albert, the husband of
Queen Victoria. His disease is announced
Is the gastric fever, and his death, sud.
den one. Prince A. was forty two years
old, the second son Of Ernest, Duke Of Sax
| Coburg Gotha, and was born at Roscnans
August 26th, 1919. He was liberal pat.
ron Of the arts and sciences, but monarch
ical in all his ideas of government His
death, If it would have any effect upon the
American question, will be to soften the
tono of the British government The
respective natures of a "distinction'' and a
difference" arc said to be, that little
difference frequently makes many enemies,
while little distinction attracts hosts of
friends. "A solitary horscman," clad in
= sort Of cavalry costume had been noticed
for some time dashins about the streets of
Washington, when the other day the sus-
picions Of the authorities were aroused and
so ono morning the horseman while trot.
ting down Pennsylvania Avenue suddenly
found himself surrounded by a file Of SOL
dicrs and was taken off to prison. An in
vcstigation soon resulted in the discovery
of important dispatches and the fact that
the cavalier was woman l.. "A Connec-
ticut soldier writes home that the Commits.
sary at Annapolis has given the boys so
much mule meat that the ears of the rcgi.
ment have grown three and onc-half inches
since their arrival at the Maryland Capitol.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

ARMY APPROACHING McGRHoos-ARMs
WANTED 40 SOON As PossIBLE.--It is currently
reported that an army is on its way to this city
to take some of the Richest and Finest Gold
and Silver Watches, Jewclry. Silver and Plated
Ware for very small sum Of money from w.
A. Giles, Main st., where can be found with
the above a large assortment of Clocks,
French and German, Fancy Goods. Toys, etc,
which he will sell cheap for cash. Watcher and
Jewelry repaired and warranted. And for the
soldiers warranted not to let them run from the
enemy If desired. #
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PROCLAMATION /!

When you lose your gems from
your house, they arc not dead, they have
preceded you; and the loss is sent to you
that earth may be moro Disseminated Of it's
attractions, and that heaven in your eyes
may be more radiant with new and a last
ing glory. 1850 .e.<
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~ The La Crosse Republican says
that on Black river there will be less than
one tenth the usual amount Of lumber cut.
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Notice,

DURsUANT to noicc published In lat weeks issue
L OF the ''Nerth Iowa Times" the partnsrshlp %
present existing between Bass & Grant, will b. dls.
solved on the frat day Of January next.
The business will be continued by the sabseribsr,
In all ts branches, at the old stand directly opposite
the liberty por whore by strict and Close applieatisa
to bus"css, he hopes to MERIT . portion OF pubic
patronage. ROBERT GRANT
McGregor, Dee. 18th, 1861. Sw27o
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No doubt honesty is the best policy; but
those who do honest things merely because
they think it good policy, are not honest.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

s~The Grant Co. Herald says the
Shelters are now paying $40 per 1000 for
lead orc in that vicinity. III q. .. ....5#
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Don't be etcrnally at law; let it not be
always said of your chilrsn, while you are
still alive, that they have fathcr-in-law.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-01

Pleading at the bar" says West
ers' editor, sis trying to persuade bar
keeper to trust you for = three cont nip.
per-" $3.50 ..