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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

Miss JAMES ScHooL.-We attended the
closing exercises of this model school on
Tuesday afternoon of last week singing,
recitations and declarations, composed the
programme. The classes throughout ex.
hibited thorough and familiar acquaint.
ance with their books. Improvement in
scholarship was everywhere manifested
among the students. The singing, led by
Miss Nina Brewer, was most charming
Little K,ttie Durham, in he solo, also
achieved decided success. The declama-
tons, participated in by boys and girls,
passed Of spiritedly. The paper, at the
close, reflected much credit upon the stu
dents for the high literary taste everywhere
manifested-funny and juicy-it was one
of the best school papers we have ever
listened to in NcGregor.
Miss James has inaugurated new era in
our schools lady of thorough culture and
possessing iamilia acquaintance with the
graded systems as taught in Ohio and 9TH
er eastern states, she has brought her
school up to the most desired standard.
The exercises in German, of which we
have almost forgotten to speak, were, we
presume, fine-not being familiar with the
gut!erals cannot say positively. II.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
Speed the day.

New CALL FOR TRooPs.-Al the Gov
ernors Of the loyal states with the excep.
ton Of Iowa, Massachusetts,, and Connec-
ticut, have united in request Of the Pres
ident that he would call out sufficient adj
di,ional forces to those already in the field
to enable him to occupy and hold all the
rebel states Of the Union and suppress the
rebellion promptly and expeditiously. In
accordance with the spirit cfthe commu.
nication the President has replied accept.
ing the prefer, establishing the number al
S00, 900 and fixing the quotas to be raised
loy each state. The proportion for Iowa to
raise win be about 5000.
Wcapprove 81 tie ycilE An active pro.
secution Of the war viii brinE:ns aspssdy
peace. -.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

The Mississippi River, north Of Vicks-
burgh, is reported lined with men trying
to escape CONSUMPTION. The Federal boats
are continually hailed by persons wanting
to be taken on board with their cotton
The people everywhere are represented as
suffering the greatest hardshij ps. On an
Island below White River, 90, 900 men who
have fed from CONSUMPTION, arc united
against opprcssors for protection.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

HUNrINeroNs DANDELIoN AND Wild CHER.
RY BlrrERs--We refer those who desire good
health TO the advertisement of the above nam
ed remedy in to-day's Tines, and particularly to
the testimonials to it's efficacy which the adver-
tisement contains. There is one feature Of
these testimonials which is peculiar. They are
not signed by persons who reside in the further.
most parts Of the earth, unknown to any one,
but by we'll known citizens of Iowa-the indu-
encc of whose names would never be given to
an article which is not worthy Of public conf
dence. We know of case in which a gentle.
man has suffered from Dyspepsia, and three
bottles cured him, and he was pronounced in
durable.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

FIRE AT WINoNA.--We are permitted to
read letter from McGregor lady now Wis.,
iting Winona from which We learn that the
fire began at 2 o'clock A. NJ. on the 9Th
and in four hours the town was in ruins.
Every dry goods store except three small
ones every Grocery store but one-the
Post Office and all the Jewelry stores, all
the Millinary and all the Clothing stores
At Strawberry Festival on the evening
previous large quantity Of private plate
was left to be devoured. The Episcopal
Church-alll its plate-th the melodeon-
several Pianos-Republican office-De.
guerrian-Icc Cream and other Saloons
Bank.
In Cellar were 200 hams, 1000 Goldfish,
the stencil Of the burning Of which with
the explosion Of great Quantities Of Kero-
sene, Camphene, Fluid, Powder, liquors, &C
was horrible. -.
The loss is $500, 900, about / insured.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
Tho Fighting Before Richmond.


Two weeks ago to. day under cover of an
attack upon the rebels, Gen. Mcclellan,
changed his base Of operations from White
House on the Pamunkey river to Berkeley
lar Oh the James river. This movement
nccessitated by the cxigencies Of his posi-
ton, has been successfully accomplished, in
the face Of ten days Of most terrific fight
ing. The right wing was swung back,
Fighting step by step, holding heavy masses
Of the enemy in check. The fighting even.
taally extended along the entire line-thc
rebels endeavoring to pierce the center and
break the left wing without effect.
The new base Of operations was success.
fally obtained, and perfect connection with
The gunboats secured. The prominent ad-
vantages gained by this movement, are the
condensation Of our lines into more Ct.
fectivc position, the exposure to flank at
lacks rendered altogether impossible, and
best Of all the cooperation Of the gunboats
and transports secured. Indeed, so soon as
tho distractions in the James River shall
be removed, it is but rational to conclude
that a study aggressive movement will be
made direct upon the rebel capital.
Such is brief cpitomc of the late warm
work upon the peninsula. OF course, the
guage Of battle which the rebels threw
down cold not be avoided. Tho sad story
of ten thousand brave fellows killed,
wounded and missing, forms a portion Of
the history over which our pen refuses to
!inger. 1t has its counterpart in the re-
ported loss Of thirty thousand brave but CIR.
ring soldiers on the rebel side.
Mcclellan is now being reinforced, says
the telegraph. Alas that justice should
have been SO tardy. The decimated New
York regiments, in the agony which the
past ten days has cost them, are bitter in
their denuncia,ion of the obsequious OBJ
stinacy-not to say anything harsher-of
the Secretary, of War, in not forwarding
long since to Mcclellan the reinforcements
which would have avcrted this awful strug.
gle, and given us Richmond weeks ago.
They have also long account to settle with
the members Of Congress who, dressed in
the peaceful toga, affect to instruct the best
military minds Of the day, and have not
been satisfied with the Bull Run disaster
which they cntailed upon our young army.
We are learning great truths at most
fearful cost. The rebellion must be sub.
ducd, and the supremacy of the Constitu.
ton vindicated Of that We are generally
agreed ; nevertheless we arc in the way o
our own progress. The civil must not col
Tide with the military power; the army 0
the Union must not have foe at front and I
fire in the rear the people must quit quar-
reling over political distractions and giv'
their united energies 'in the concord o
pure brotherhood" Where this is done
the work Of restoration will move rapid,
on.
Speed the day.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
MARRIED.

On the goth Of June, 1862, by Rev. Isaac A. Stod
dard, DAVID JAcosIA and LAvINA BAKER OF Marion
township, Clayton county, Iowa.
On the 2lst June, 1862, at Cox Creek Township, by
II. NJ. Jones Esq. EDWARD II. FIrcH and MARY JAMS
GALER
On the Esd day Of june: se2, at communia, by II.
II. Jones, ESQ, JosgPH keDsAisT and ELIzAssrH
WEIs.
On the 25th ult., at Communal, by the same, N. v.
SMITH, ESQ, and AMELIA HATHAWAY
On the .7th ult., at Elt ader, by Aivah O. Rogers,
County Judge, JOHN NJ. PHILLIPS and NANCY r.
JOHNSTON.
On the 18th uIt., in Fsyette county, Iowa, by Rev
John Webb, l.. w. WArgRBsRRY and JULIA A.
PARSONS.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

The steamer Pacific has arrived at San
Francisco from British Columbia with $685..
900 in gold from Cariboo and Salmon Riv.
er. The mines are overcrowded, and thous.
ands Of adventures arc disappointed. y :
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION,

The Democrats Of Clayton county are hereby 70
1aested to hold Township meetings to appoint Dele
gates to County Convention, to be heldat
Elkader, on the III day Of July, 1862,
For the purpose Of appointing Delegates to the State
Democratic Convention, Congressional aud judicial
Conventions of this Congressional District.
The ratio OF Representation IN said Convention wilt
be Delegate for every twenty five votes cast for
stephen A. Douglas, Tor President and Delegate
for every fraction otter twslve.
i;y order Of the
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
June lS, 1857
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
NOTICE

vention, for Clayton county, Iowa, will be held at
kkader in said county Saturday, July 18th 1852,
pointing Delegates to tho Republican State Conven.
ton and the District Repu olican Convention for the
Congressional District, and Judicial Convention in
10th District, and for the transaction of such other
business may properly come before the Convention
The ratio Of representation, will be delegate for
every Is votes cast for Abraham Lincoln, for Presi
dent, and delegate tor each fraction Onehal
Of that number.
All loyal citizens of the county, without regard to
party who in favor Of vigorous prosecution OF
the war, to pat down rebellion, and who support the
Administration, requested to cooperate through.
out the county.
1t IL hoped that every Township Of the county viii
I've fully rsprcs cnted In the Convention.
JOHN CARRIER, Chm'n,
July 2, 1862. Of Republcan Co. Com
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

TO THE NERVOUS AND CONSUME
tive of both sexes. A Retired Cltrgym"n
having been restored to health in few days
after many years Of great Suffering, is willing
to assist Others by sending (free) on the receipt
Of a post. paid directed env elope. a copy Of the
prescription used. Disect the REV. JOHN n
DAGNALL, le6 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N. Y
June IL. l8c2m4
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

1t is reliably stated that Gen. Butler has
five thousand negroes at work upon canal
across. the bend on which Vicksburgh or
it's remains are situated. This will make
Vicksburgh an island town. Seven humid
red more shells are about being forwarded
from New Orleans to reduce the entire city
10 ashes,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
WHAT CAN WOMAN Do IN WAR

Nuch, every way. But she can't keep peace in the
family without bottle Of Dead Shot to kill Oh the
blood th rsty hordes Of hungry Bed Bugs that unin
vited introduce themselves to her dodgers, to their
great annoyance aud disgust Now Is the time to use
it, Kill 'em now! No family should be without it,
The Dead Shot makes Q clean sweep; renders peace
certain by the annihilstion Of the enemy. Sold by
all the druggists 8. HUNTINGTON,
2m29l Wholesale Agent, FarmfrIurgh, Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

Business Notices.
Bass & Elmendorf advertise number
of articles necessary in the pursuits Of
husbandry. Farmers will need no advice
from us to 60 and see them.
L. W. Arnim, advertises his merchan.
disc in to-day's paper. Mr.. A. is on upper
Main street at the head of Ann street, and
has neat, we'll ordered store, and we are
glad to say is enjoying liberal trade, as
he deserves to have. Farmers will find it
advantageous tv trade with him.
A. j. Kennison, who lives in Bunker
Hill township, Allamakee county, has lost
valuable team and offers liberal reward
for their return, or information regarding
them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
Weather. Markets DC.

Weather, Marikets &c.
The weather for the past week has been
very sultry with warm thunder showers for
o variation. Wheat is headed out and
looking full Of promise except in few cases.
Corn and other products are rapidly ad
vancing to maturity.
The wheat market has declined some.
what, still quotations are nearly up to the
prices mentioned last week The new am.
Der Iowa grade brings 72@7s; No. 1 600
70; No. . 65@67. The irregularity Of the
weather, and slight decline in prices, have
somewhat affected receipts. o.. ~
There has been marked activity in the
wool trade this point for at least two or
three weeks, A day or two since David
Allen purchased of Messrs Smith, and
Burbank, Of Faycttc county, one lot Of
wool weighing 400 lbs, which he paid for
at 45a cents per ID, netting to Messrs S.
and b. the handsome sum of 81, $50, and
treasury notes at that. A gentleman from
Fsyette county, on the same day, sold a
lot Of wool of the same quality, for which
no received 81 cents-showing difference
Of st cents per ID, or difference on this
lot Of 1887 IS in favor of the McGregor
market. Such facts as these are good
advertiser ent Of the city in which VIC
live. We trust wool growing will hereafter
receive more attention from our farmers
than it has heretofore had.
The influx Of eastern paper rags still
continues, and gold and silver change are
rapidly disappearing from circulation. Thu
enormous issues Of paper money have
caused what is termed an advance of gold
to 1ol per cent. premium, but really de-
probation Of pap.r money 101 per cent. :
The result Of this condition of things il
evident by the following comparative state
ment of shipments Of specie from New
| York:
Total since Jan. LIST, 1862, s2e,956,9ls
Same time in 1861, 5,249, 43S
The only relief is a taxation of paper
issues which will drive them back to thei
vaults.
Immense quantities Of lumber are daily
being taken out Of the river at the lowe
levee, to stock our mammoth lumber yards
River is still falling, but boats continu
to make their time and connections.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

And whereas, no owner can he found to pay sail
Tax, aud as said tax Is delinquent due and un-
paid Now, therefore, shall by virtue Of the power
vested in by law, proceed to sell said property, or
so much thereof may be necessary to pay the tax
said Lots at Public Auction, to the highest bidder
for cash.
Said sale will take place at the Court House dooroi
the Court of McGregor, on Saturday, the I'd day OF
August, A. D. 1862 between the hours OF niue O'Clock
A. NJ, and five o'clock, P. NJ, OF said day.
D. II. LAMPSON
Marshal Of the town OF McGregor
McGregor, June 25th, ls62w4
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
I'd District Republican Conversion.

ID Dtstr1ct Hepubiican Convention.
Notice is hereby given, that . Delegate Republican
iowa will be held at west Union. Fayette covnty.
Iowa, on Wednesday, the 9th day Of August, A. D.
1862, at the hour Of ono o'clock, NJ for the pur-
transaction Of euch other business ~ tho Convention
may deem nccessary. ....- .... ....
The ratio Of representation will be one delegate for
every one hundred votes cast for Abraham Lincoln,
for President Of the United States, In 1861 and one
additional Delegate for every fractional vote exceed.
ing 6fty. WILLIS DRUMMOND, Chairman.
3. p. ADAMS, J. lIonSeN, ..
j. RICH, Louis CASE, .-
q. O. CASE, o. RAHiLLs,
r.. q. DowDeiS,. r. BuRDieK,
@ L.. D. EABlN, J. SpooNER.
-. $50. WATSON, Executive Com.
Ncstegce. June l6, 1862.
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~ See "Supplenent' for exciting
news.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

THE Best kind Of Flows, at
i BASS q ELNENDORF'S
July 0, 1862. Pubic Square.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

|"ORSE-RAKES, Cradles, scythes. snath:, &c.
II at BASS q ELNENDORF'S,
July 9, 1862 Pubic Square:
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09
For sale.
Notice Of Tax Sale,

VNTHEREAs, there was Assessed on all of the Tax
w able property in the Town OF Mc0regor, for the
fiscal year. 1861 for Corporation purposes the Of
eght-tenths OF per cent the dollar and where
as there assessed said assessment, on the fol-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

MllyvAukce 4 Pr. du CHEN Railway
DEPARTURE TRAINS.
Mail and Day Express Pass. =. 900 A. N.
Night Express Pass. 800 r. NJ
Way Freight. ................4: 400 A. NJ.
First Through Freight. 1920 P. NJ
ARRIVES AT PnAIRIB Dv CHEN.
Mailand Day Express Pass. ZOO P. NJ
Night Express Pass .,::....... l2:45 p. N.
Way Freight 4:OJ ?. II.
First Through Freight. ..... .G:05 A. N.
Second Through Freight. =. 1910 A. N.
The Ferry Boat will leave at $40 o. m. for the morn.
ing train, and $3.50 p for the evening train. Pas
seRgers procuring tickets at the ticket Office In Nc
iregor for other than local stations viii ferrage
Tickets for sale to all points Fast aud South I've dol.
lars in fare saved by purchasing through tickets.
Gro. L. scoTr, Ticket Agent, McGregcr
Jcmx LAWYER, den'l Agt, Prairie d.. Chisn.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09


DEBORAH Republic has an on dit that the
Waukon Journal is to be removed to Lans-
ing One of the features Of the 4th of
July, at this place, was the opening Of
Kreger's Pleasure Garden, at the head Of
upper Main street. The grounds were it-
ted up with much taste and an eye to the
comfort Of the patrons of the establish
ment. Almost our entire German popula-
ton visited the grounds either in the day
or evening, and not few of other nation
allties joined with them in their sports and
the consumption of that beverage switch
cheers but not inebriates. = The choir of
the Congregational Church have recently
come in possession of beautiful organ
harmonium, manufactured by Mason &
Hamlin, Boston. If the congregation no.
tice any improvement in the singing of the
choir hereafter, they will know where the
inspiration comes from. -. On Monday
evening, at dusk, forty-five able-bodied
men, recruited in Fayette and the southern
portion Of Winneshiek counties, for the
new 18th regiment, arrived in this city, en-
route for Clinton, Iowa, the redzvous for
the regiment. We have made the acquain-
lance Of G.. P. Stafford, acting Captain, and
w. G. Rowland, and E. F. Thompson,
members Of the company, from, whom ,ws
learn that recruiting has progressed lively,
that four recruiting officers remain at Fay.
cite, that it is expected their ranks will
soon be up to the minimum standard, when
they will elect their officers, and take their
regimental position. They are hearty,
healthy men, who will fully maintain the
glorious reputation of Iowa boys.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-09

The Lieutenants and non-commissioncd
officers are at Macon Ga. f.. NJ. V.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-12-12

These are particularly interesting
times in which to publish newspa-
per, especially to the publishers of
country newspapers who generally
do business upon the endless credit
system. We received a few days
since from the manufacturers notice
of the Tia q heavy advance in the
price of paper within the past month
The last received bulletin informs US
that hereafter no specific sum viii
be named at which paper viii be fur
nished: 1T IS worth - cts. per lb. to-
day. What it will be worth next
week, Is hard to tell" The extent of
the advance to the present time viii
be apparent when we state that a
few months ago ordinary printing
paper could be bought at to 9 cts.
per lb.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-12-12

~ TO 6. williams 3loek. W3
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-12-12

FTRENTENs FEsTTvAL.-The mem
bers of Neptune Hose Company will
hold a Festival Christmas Eve Wed
nesday evening, 9th inst.) at Tenn
plar Hall; the proceeds to be used
in procuring an appropriate uniform
for the members. There are but few
towns of its size In the State that
can boast so well organized and eff
cient Fire Department as we have
in Delaware, and our citizens have
never failed, when opportunity has
presented, evineing their apPrecia-
ton of the valuable services render
ed by the young gentlemen compo-
sing it, whose only reward and incen-
tive to effort is the consciousness of
having discharged their duty and
received the appreciation of those for
whose benefit they labor. We be-
speak for the Neptunes a generous
and hearty response to their solici<
ting committees, and a general turn
out to their festival. 1t will doubt
less be a pleasant affair, and those
who attend will receive a full equiv
alent for all they may expend in en-
iovment, and at the same time be
contributing to a most commendable
OI,-,o+
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-12-12

LECTURE BY DIR. THoMsoN.-Rev.
DR.. THOMSON, Editor of the \. Y.
Advocate & Journal, having return
ed to our town for the purpose of
spending the holidays with his fam
lily, has been prevailed upon to de-
liver Lecture for the benefit Of that
noble and philanthropic association,
the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society
The lecture will be delivered Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the William
Street Methodist Church. There
will be no admission fee charged, but
a collection viii be taken up. and it
is particularly urged that all who at
tend viii go prepared to contribute
to an object that so loudly appeals
to the generosity of the benevolent
and patriotic. The simple announce
ment Of a discourse by the distin-
guished gentleman named always
iasures crowded audience,
and on this occasion we doubt not
the spacious room will be filed to its
utmost capacity. The subject Of the
lecture viii be The National Crisis
and we hazard nothing in predicting
an unusually rich treat. Do not fail
to attend, and be certain not to leave
your Docket-book at home.
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ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
OF MAILS,
4 iWl'INIER ARRANGEMENT

n, .paafte- the 1Tth day Of November, mails vii
arrive and ,lesaT. from the Delaware fesa otaee fol
lows -
land ctfcazo Northern Ohio, &c, closes at 10 ?.
Arrives ii T230 p. m. daily.
Cfucinna1f, Columbus, Louisville s. louis, Southern
ohIo Weseern Virginia, &c. closes at IL Arrives
AT 3TrgEi- daily
Sprfnzield. MsrySviie Dayton, Uroana Gcs closes al
.l.I0p m Arrives u IN daily.
I3erisshIre Sunbury Alum Creek, Granville, Johns
town. &c, arrives and closes a. L m Tues
i.days, thursdays aud Saturdays
Radner, Prospect and Redwood, closes az Z p. m
sandsy Us and Wednesday,; arrives at p m 1ionday
.and Thursdays
Norton, Waldo Marion, Little sGndasky etc. eioses
and arrives D. m, Tuesdays and Fridays
Patterson Rush Greek, York wilkins and redwood
closes p m, thursdays arrives att p ms SAtlr-
days.
kibourne Kingston Centre, Porter Macon, Indigo, ETC.
CLOSES At a m, Fridays; arrives at p IN saturdays
! 7Belavvare o. Nov. II, 49, A. THOMSON, P. N.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-12-12

We erred in stating that the body
of young Mr.. REICHARTs, Of the 4th
Regiment, had been brought home
for interment.- On receiving intelli-
gence Of his death a member of the
family started East for that purpose,
but on reaching the scene of his suf:
ings learned that he h ad been buri-
ed four days previously by his com
panions in arms, who had kindly ca
red for him during his sickness. His
remains were therefore not disturb
ed, and he quietly rests beside hun
dreds who like himself gave their
lives as a sacrifice for their country :
welfare
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The corpse of Lieut. Fl. j. JARVIS,
of Capt. KimbalFs Company, Goth
Regiment. arrived at this place by
the early train frem the south last
Saturday. He died at Memphis,
Tenn, Of congestive chills, after a
very brief illness. lie was an active
politician, a liberal, patriotic and
public-spirited citizen, andwas well
and favorably known by the citizens
Of our county generally, and especi-
ally those Of the southern townships,
in one of which he resided previous
to entering the army. His remains
were inferred in Liberty township,
the Odd Fellows (of which Order he
was a member) conducting the fune-
rel ceremonies.