The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-03-12
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we are authorized BY Mr.. Magic to say
that for good and sufficient reasons, Il has
been thought best to abandon the project
Of celebrating St. Patrick's day with
public procession. Peavy, the polite
-Ambrotypist, and photographer, over
French's Jewclry store is taking some cap.
ital photographs about these days. A
photograph Of Mr.. Allen, of the firm Of
Allen & Southmayd, is equal to the pro.
auctions of the best masters Of the art
Peavy has got the gift which Robert
Burnshopeessly wished some power would
"gie' him. We advise al. ancient maiden
ladies who wish a flattering picture, that
they should go to any other man than
Peavy, for his pistures show all the crows
fest and wrinkles as natural as life.". 80.
The McGrcgor Post Office is sort Of Co.'S
mopolitan institution where nearly all
grades, classes, and condition Of mankind
resort, and where sometimes humorous
phases Of human nature are revealed
The other day man inquired Of Mr.. Ben
ton, "Have you got any Of them ere letter
stamp fellers." Yes, sir, replied the bland
Postmaster, in semc degree interested in
the questioncr. w aal," said the party Of
the first part, show do you sell 'em p
'".rhrcc cents apiece" said Benton, still re-
tanning his gravity. A quick glcam of in.
telligencc here seemed to flash over the
mind Of the inquirer, who Immediately re-
piled, II suppose you sell 'em cheaper if
a fellow takes dollars worth at time y
On another occasion, a woman walked up
to tho delivery and asked clerk Church,
how far three cents would carry Il letter.
She was politely informed that it would
takei it to Boston, New York, Baltimore, etc.
Depositing copper coin Of the realm OF
the legal tender value of one cent, she sur
prised the man Of mails by tho exclama-
ton, "Well, take that wild yer, and sind
the letter to Jenny O'Flagherty, Du-
buquc." The letter was foryardcd. "A
petition largely signed, is circulating for a
tri:weekly mail between McGregor and
Waukon. 1t is route much needed, and
through densely populated strip Of coun-
try, stability provided with mail facilities.
We trust the prayer of the petitioners will
be granted The DEBORAH Rspublic says
an universal religious interest seems to
prevail among the churches Of that place.
"A number Of conversions are reported. -.
A correspondent Of the Nevs directs atten-
ton to the great advantages which will re-
suit to this state, by the construction of a
ship canal--now being considered by Con-
gress-to connect lake Michigan at Chca-
90 with the Mississippi river. This canal,
it is proposed, shall be one hundred and
sixty feet wide, and the depth of the water
sufficient at all times to pass steamboats,
and vessels, drawing not more than six
feet Of water, from the lake to the river
The value Of this canal to this state is
manifest from the fact that when complet-
cd, wheat can be transported in bulk from
McGregor to Chicago at the regular tariffs
Of four cents per bushel, instead Of four
teen cents-the present Railroad tariffs
OF course, the extra ten cents per bushel
would go into the farmers pocket Such
q contamination would be god-scnd to
the people Of Iowa. >. Our friend Geo. l..
Scott, has the agency Of the Commercial
Dispatch" and is prepared to fill all orders
for goods, make collections, deliver packa-
ges, etc, over any of the railroads of Wis
consin at less than American Express rates
A messenger from this Company goes up
on every train. Scott has also the agency
for the Great Western Dispatch" and
will engage to carry between McGregor and
the Atlantic seaboard, freight Of every des-
cription with CELEBRITY .. We understand
that a fine brick block is soon to be built
upon the burnt district, deeds having been
obtained to the property. The work is to
be commenced as soon as the frost is out
Of the ground and will be pushed rapidly
to completion. :. We notice many strange
faces in town, and inquiries for buildings
to rent are very frequent Our smart Young
town is daily attracting the wide-awake and
| active. AN adjourned meeting of our
business men will be held at Concert Hall
this Wednesday evening at Z. o'clock
Prompt attendance is requested. =. We
noticed among the arrivals this morning,
per the Mason & McCumbcr River Express
line, our townsman Capt. Sladdcn, of Co.
c. Sd Iowa. The Captain is citizen again,
having resigned in cause Of ill health. We
regret this necessity because we believe he
made good officer. lie authorizes US to
say the boys are all in good health and
spirits. except a Mr. G. w. Smith, former
/ ~ Of the DEBORAH House, DEBORAH Iowa,
who is dangerously i'll with the typhoid
fever.
| Weather, Markets &c.
The weather for the past week has been
pleasant, and under the influences Of the
spring sun, the snow is fast slipping away.