The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-12-17

Correspondence.
CHICAGO, Dec. 9th, 1862
EditJrs Times My last was written
from Mt Pleasant, the home of the Luna
tic, though the scene Of quiet, and rcpose.
Since then have roamcd somewhat. Fro:r
there wound my way to Iowa City, the
OK scat Of government, and still the home
Of its present administrator, where the eX-
ccutive of the noble Iowa is seen displayed
in all its grandeur, where too often we fear,
political positions are bought and sold, and
militHry honors or commissioned shoulder
straps are the most paying article Of trade
The vender taking his pay in dinIered in
fusnce. If such be not the case, stand cor
rected. That they are we can hardly doubt,
From Iowa City, went by the way of
Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, to Fayette,
my present home, and to attend the closing
of the school for the term, while there, |
saw Prof Brush, who, though rather more
than medium in physical development could
not stand under the eagle straps, or wear
the honors. What perhaps was his loss,
though we doubt it, was Fayette's gain.
His executive ability was needed in the
school.
The closing exc, cises of the school com.
menced on Monday night Nov. oath, and
it may not he too late now to speak Ct them.
The first evening was given to the Ladies
society, the Aonia, therefore it devolvcd
on them to open the way, aud they did it,
as well we might know they would, for
when they undertake anything it must iell
in some way, as was proven in this in
stance, it consisted Of essays, declamations,
paper, colloquy, tabl>aux, &C., under the
general management Of Miss Clara Bell, OF
West Union. She also presided at the
piano with her usual grace. While Prof
Sandford's quartettc club, consisting Of the
Professor, Mr.. Nolans and Misses Bell and
Cole, charmed the audience with their rocdl
display, for any one acquainted with the
| Professor knows that he eXcels in selec-
| ton, and all that is required to warrant
success is to know that he is at the head
The evening passed very pleasantly. The
exercises being brief The audience were
not exhausted when done, and on the whole
we think it as good if not better than amy
exercises Of like character VIC ever ATTENDED
there.
Tuesday evening was devoted to tn
"Zc,heganians," the junior society of tn
institution 1t had some good features, wa
well attended, though not as entertaining
as the previous evening, still was goo'
effort, and reflects much credit. We di'
not remain until Wednesday evening to at
tend the display Of wisdom from our moth
er society, though we hear it was yer.
good. Professor Sandford and his associ
atcs administered music each night whc
of course Was decidedly good feature
The school despite the war and the absenc
of young men in the army, gives goo
showing. The attendance was large, an
prosperng as it does and must continue
do, it is gradually step by step, rising
the position of model school. It is tn
Prince of Northern Iowa, the heart Of il
educational interests.
From Fayette wandered to the Mario
e City, where arriving on Thanksgiving
was almost killed by kindness, in the shal
> . of turkey, oysters, &c, &c, without en-
; During my three days stay it was one COZ
slant shaking Of hands and if one Ma
:, Judge his friends by this, could popula
g a small city with them.
During my five u.onths CT absence NJ