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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16
~ The Washington CORRESPONDENT

az The Washington correspondent Of
the Chicago Tribune exonerates Secretary
Stanton, from charges of bad management
At the expense Of President Lincoln, in this
wise: Before the beginning of the late
battles Mcdowell was under orders to
march to Richmond to reinforce McC lellan's
right wing, and the President counter
manded the order"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

~ Hon. Sam. Murdock has been in
town for day or two past. Mr.. Murdoch
has many friends in northern Iowa, who
talk warmly of supporting him for Con-
gress.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

~ The Albany Evening Journal is
urging the Governor of New York to re.
sort to drafting. There is one good reason
why new levy should be drafted, viz :
it distributes the work and sacrifices OF
preserving the Union alike among all class
Is of the government. Sill, where the
quotas can be raised by the system of VOL
teering, we are inclined to regard that as
the best method.
II the government must have the quota
Iowa Immediately, it can only get it by
drafting; If it will wait until after harvest,
perhaps the requisite number may proffe,
themselves. Still we are inclined to re.
gard that as very doubtful.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

- We had calls on Monday and Tues
day from w. r. Mead, editor Of New Ore
gou Plaindsaler, and Judge Aessmore, Of
Lacrosse, who talks somewhat Of making
the narrow city his home.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

GBE. SHIELDs.-The Washington Star
Of . recent date states positively that the
resignation Of Gen. Shields has not been
accepted. It further adds that the i,npev-
tant duty Of raising and training consid-
erabIe portion of the 3O0,000 volunteers
just called for, will be devolved upon him.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

COUNTY REPUBLICAN CoNvENTIoN- The
Clayton County Republican Convention,
assembled at Elkader on the 18th inst
R. Noble, President, o. McCraney, Sec'y,
and F. Hopper, Asst Sec.
d. w. Chase, Jno. CARRIER, A. C. Ro-
gers, o. w. Crary, Dr. VIM. Hotfbauer,
Elias II. Williams, James Shredder, Elijah
Odell, Norris o. Barnes, Henry White,
Willis Drummond, Philip Fishal, o. NJ.
Craney, VIM. S. Scott, S. 7. Woodward,
r. Noble, S. G. Chase, B. I. Hunt, P. G.
Bailey, VIM. w. Gilmore, VIM. Ross,
were elected as Delegates to the Congress.
sional and Judicial Conventions.
Henry S. Granger was nominated as
Clerk Of the Circuit court.
j. w. Van Orman. Dr. VIM. Hoffbauer,
W. H. Putney, J. W. Moore, and Samuel
Merrill, were elected delegates to the State
Convention to be held at Des Mones, July
23rd.
Mr.. Rcmick, chairman of the committee
on resolutions, reported the following:
Rssolsed, That we will cordially support
the present Administration in its efforts to
put down the present unholy and wicked
rebellion, and we cordially invite the co.
operation of all loyal men of all parties to
save our government from ruin and nation.
al disgrace.
John CARRIER, Jas. Shredder, A. c. Rog
ers, G. c. Cone ana Henry White were
appointed County Central Committee.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

TIE FREnOETs.-Mrs. Gen. Fremont il
q Oyster Bay, where Gen. Fremont has
gone.--La Cyosss Repu6litaS.
Dn telll And do the Fremonts prefer
oysters stewcd or raw,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16
5000 Agels Is Wan ted ,

I Two Engage In . new Honorable and Lucrative,
Employment 1t II no humbug. Try Mt
Agents can Haake SIS per mouth.
For paCttDa tara, address. j. A. FULLER, -
Cherry Valley, Iilino ~
Fos reference, would refer t. Post Asstsl q tbs
place. Itf&sLI FE'fEB 1T n .
june Is, Iss2ws
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16
Mcclellan vlndicated.

Mcclellan VlNdtcated.
President Lincoln has visited Mcclellan
and the army Of the Potomac. He ever
went to the outermost lines and made .
thorough inspection, after which he ad
dressed few words Of commendation &c
the troops, concluding with this observa
ton, II have the utmost confidence in the
army and its commander, who alike deserve
the confidence Of the country" The cor.
respondent Of tl.c New York Tribune says
"Mr. Lincoln went to James river to sec
for himself and learn what changes, il any,
were needed. he reports that all ,oa.
going on satisfdctorily. The Herald's
special says: "The President is satified
that affairs on the peninsula are in much
better condition than they have been re.
ported. He gives credit to Gen. Mcclellan
fer having in no way exaggerated facts
He hos seen far himself the necessity for
endorsements, and returns with the con-
viction that Mcclellan is in his proper
position, that the army is devoted to him
and full Of confidence in his ability, and
that all he requires shall be done without
delay"
AT last Mcclellan is vindicated. Malice,
vituperation, invectivc, Misrepresentation
and calumny have singly and jointly done
their worst. The victim of their assault,
with courage which has challenged the
applause of the whole country has bravely
borne them all, and paused in his work
never for moment to utter word of de-
Tense. low black the record of abuse -
How brave the heart that receives it in un.
complaining silence!
Mcclellan is vindicatcd. Justice, though
sometimes laggard, is generally sure. footed.
II the caluminators of this much abused
officer do not now call off their hounds, the
people will mark them well.
A gallant and talented General has been
injured grossly, and the Union cause has
been set back a few months whether in
tcntionally or unintcntionally by those
having the power to direct and control sup.
plies and rcinforcements, it is not proper
now to say. The facts will soon be out
1t is satisfaction enough for one day to
know that the President holds Mcclellan
and his plans in good esteem.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

PREPARE FOR THE WoRsT.-It is moro
than limited by New York papers that the
recent call for 800, 1000 men, has reference
more to the contingency of foreign inter.
vention than the suppression Of the rebel
ZION.
1t is well known to every reading man and
woman that the editors and cabinet advis-
crs Of England and France have for months
past been eagerly scanning their files of
American journals to find record of some
decided reverse to our arms, in order that
they might have protest for intervention.
It is another well known fact that through
the unnecessary suppression of all dis.
patches to loyal papers, the rebels have got
their account Of the recent fighting on the
peninsula forwarded to Europe by the first
steamer succeeding the battle, while loyal
papers carried out nothing in regard to the
event.
As = result, the driving back Of the I'm.
ion army BY the rebels, will be hailed by
the rebel sympathizers every where with
great glee, and the British government
more than likely will at once insert hel
finger in our pie" Should this be done
the SOC, 1000 men which the government
proposes to raise, will constitute formida
bic check to England's impudencc and ar
rogance.
While we trust the United States viii
not become involved in war with England
we are nevertheless forcibly impressed viii
this fact, that formidable front is the bes
insurance against attack.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16
Another Call 10 Arms.

Another Call 10 Afms.
The War Department has drawn upon
Gov. Kirkwood for five additional regi.
mcnts Of infantry, being portion of our
quota under the 1000 call. The respon-
ses Of Iowa to calls from the government
heretofore, have been prompt, energetic,
satisfactory. The conduct of her sons has
been heroic and chivalric in the highest
degree. The rebels driven back at nearly
every point still keep upa vigorous fight.
Consumption has done what volunteering
and drafting failed to do, in swelling their
ranks to an excess of our own. In this
emergency, the Government calls for three
hundred thousand more men, nearly one.
half Of which should be raised immediate
~.
Iowa is called upon to furnish one. half
Of her quota under the new call, Give reg
ments) Immediately. Ono regiment has
got to be raised in this third congressional
district, consisting of Dubuque, Delaware,
Clayton Fayette, Bremen, Chickasaw, Floyd,
Cero Gordo, Worth, Mitchell, Howard,
" inneshick, and Alamakec counties. The
Governors proclamation calling for these
new regiments will be found in another
column. 1t will be observed he intinates
that drafting may be necessary resort
We trust pecessity for such proceedings
will not arise, although we understand full
we'll that transfer of one tn susand men
from the ripening harvest fields Of north
eastern Iowa to the tented field, is sacri-
fec to patriotism Of no mean character
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16
Notice of Tax Sale.

NM uEkEAS, there Assess ed on all of the ~.
wv able property In the Town Of Mc0segor for the
iscs year, 1861 for Corporation purpose the sum OF
Of one per cent. the dssiassand Where
v, there was assessed said assessment, The FOL-
owing described property the following Tax to- vt
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

TO THE NERVOUS AND CONsUMP
tive of both sexes. A Retired Clcrgym"n
having been restored to health in q few days,
after many years Of great Suffering, is willing
to assist others by sending Qree) on the receipt
Of a postpaid directed envelope, copy Of the
prescription used. Disect the REV. JOHN M.
DAGNALL, 1876 Fulton street, Brooklyn, N.
June ~, lSs2m4
WHAT CAN WOMAN Do IN WAR 7
Much, every way. But she can't keep peace in the
family without bottle Of Dead Shot 10 kill Oh the
bocdthirsty hordes Of hungry Bed. Bugs that, uain-
vitsd introduce themselves to her dodgers, to their
great annoyance and disgust Now Is the time to
II. Kill 'cm now! No family should be without It.
The Dead Shot makes . clean sweep; renders peace
certain by the annihilation Of the enemy. Sold by
all the druggists. s. HUNTINGTON,
2m291 Wholesale Agent, Farmers urgh, Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16
Weather, Markets &c.

Weather, Markets &c.
The weather continues warm and favor.
able for the growth of the crops. A severe
thunder storm visited northern Iowa on
Saturday night, and in many places laid
the corn and wheat fat. Neither wheat or
corn, however, were sufficiently matured to
be materially injured.
We have have made extensive INQUIRIES
and everywhere We hear the most favora.
BILE report from the growing crops. The
yield of old grains promises to be more than
an average, and the berry is reported to be
large.
Deliveries in the streets continue active,
and prices paid are quite satisfactory. We
quote Amber Iowa at 7l@73; No. /, 69@
70; No. 2, 65@6s.
New potatoes are selling for 90 cents.
Silver change has nearly left the city,
and checks based upon deposit of Uncle
Sans notes are soon to be issued.
River is still falling, but there is yet a
sufficient stage of water all the way up.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

TT ORSE-RAKES, Cradles, scythcs. snaths, &c.
III at BASS ELNENDORF'S,
July Q, 1862. Pubic Square.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

THE Best kind Of Flows, at
BASS d ELNENDORF'S
July Q, 1852. Public Square.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-07-16

~ Sec supplement" for exciting
news.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-17

which was followed up by the Grampus hoist.
lng white tag and stcaming towards the
tug, ii0m the island.
Lieut.. Bishop was Of opinion that time
enough had been lost and did n,t wait for the
1rammpus, but steamed up for tho Benton, and
'he nrampus hauled down the white flag and
ran back under cover again.
Up u this time no rebel cQlors had been
SHOWN from the battery, but now it went up,
"nu the preparations TO get it down regular.
y ana by approved methods, went on with in.
creased vlgor. The mortars were soon in no.
sit1on, and throwing the terrible Il inch
shells, and Lieut., Bishop, disguised at the
bad taste OF the rebels who did not wish N
communicate with 50 gallant and GOOD look
ing an officer, by permission of the lar off
Ger aud Capt Phelps, opened direct commu.
nicatiOn by means Of the Benton's rined 7l,s
with such skill that the rebels ran from their
works, and their flag was covered with dirt
and water The firing was kept up steadily
bnt slowly until 5p. m. The inortars cxpen.
ded 90 shells and the Centon II.
The heart Of every man on the flag shi p was
saddened at the poignant grief of Flag Officer
EOotc, who received by the dispatch boat at
noon, news Of the death of his second son, n
very promising lad of - years, and of whose
illness he had no previous intelligence
To'morrw will see the reduction of one or
more ot .ae enemys works.
The whole inyestmedt of the place is very
strong. rom our point Of view, we could
see N guns in position, and negroes were
busily ut work on battery out Of reach, on
which, tomorrow, we shall probably find
heavy guns mounted. With all this note Of
preparation, and all these probabilities Of II
grand fight, some iEcredulous people will
suspect that the troops which Pope drove out
Of New Madrid, and who came to Island No.
10, are marching across the neks of land
from No 10 to Merryweather's Landing on
the Mississippi, below Point Pleasant, dis.
lance Of only 8 miles from the Island, over u
passab!e road, and that when they are EN-.
barked on their fleet of boats, the smoke Of
which has been seen all day at or near Mer
ryweather's, we shall find the nest empty, and
the river clear Of rebels to Randolph ar Fort
Pillow.
The sunkcn steam boats, the hopelessness
OF the rebel cause between Foote and Pope,
the presence Of the boats and the dull fight
made 10y the rebel enemy, give some color to
the theory. half believe it myself.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-17
HICKMAN IN OUR POSSESSION !
Sixteen Mortar and GunbOatS Assault
ing the Rebel Batteries.

lllcKaAM, Ky, March 1.-THE navafcx
petition, under Flag Foot, which left
Cairo this u. m, now lies at this place.
Leaving Cairo, our force was five gunbOatS,
the Benton, the Louisville the Cincinnati the
Carondelct, and the COnestoga. We arrived
at Columbus at 9 Il. m, where we were joined
by the Mound City, the Plttsburg, and the
St. Louis, and were overtaken by eight NOR
tar boats, in tow Of four steamers, aud by the
transports and ordnance boats.
Got under way from Columbus at $50, and
arrived here at 4;3O
The encmy's mounted pckets were in sight
of the bluff on our arrival. The infantry
was disombarked, and two companies of the
9th Illinois, Col. Buford's regiment, went up
the road at doublo quick, in hope to catch
them but were too slow. The rascals retreat.
ed in a hurry.
A train of cars came within about two hun
dred yards of our troops and was fired upon,
but escaped
A strong union feeling is shown at HEX
man.
The impression prevails that Island No. 10
will not offer much resistance.
There are said to be two or three thousand
troops at Union City, seven thousand at Hum.
bolt and fifteen thousand at and in the vicin-
ity of Island No. TO-
There are said to be twelve heavy guns in
three batteries on the island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-17
ADVERTISING.

There are but few people who understand
the law of advertising. The few who do un.
derstand it invariably succeed and amass for.
tunes. The law Of advertising, clearl y un-
derstood and obeyed, enables the advertiser
to realize the abOundng truth there il in
one Of the proverbs Of solomon: There is
that scattereth and yet lncreaseth.' And he
who misunderstands the law Of advertising, or
fails to give obedience to it, will surely real.
ize the other half Of the same prOvcrb -
There is that withh0Ideth more than is
meet, but it tendeth to poverty" Adyertis
ing to be successful as Il means Of business,
should not be spasm0dic and intermittent, but
continuous. Pcrseyered in, it always yields
reward There is no such word az fail to the
results from a single advertisement which has
had but two or three insertions, and is then
withdrawn Is no more reasonable than man
would be to expect favorable results from tax
ing down his shutters three days i'll a month";
and keeping the shutters closed the remainder
Of the time or than the man who shrouds
his sign of business except on particular days
and at long intervals Of time.
One Of the most successful business men Of
England, who has risen from 4 small retail
trade to extensive business connections, whC
has become a man Of large wealth, the pro
prietor of an extensive domain, and whose cx
perlments and success in agricultural i'm
provements, and in developing the capacit,
of the soil under intelligent culture, has mad
his name known throughout the United King
DOM and extensively known in the Unite,
States, Alderman Mechi, of London-ha
written the following sensible words on thu
virtues and avantages Of advertising:
ALLOW me to say few words on the sub
.lect Of advertising, because think there is a
false delicacv among some people on this mat
ter, In my opinion, advertising is legiti-
mate means Of making known the wants and
wishes Of both buyer and seller whether
they be for an estate worth half million of
money, or for a pair Of 'Mechs best raaors. ,
1t is merely making an extension Of your shop
front 10 the newspapers; whether the article
be seen there or in the window, in both cases
its qualities remain to be tested 1t never
can answer to advertise bad article. BY
advertising good one you extend your con
nection, which might otherwise be limited by
the number and class of people who happen,
ed to pass your door, and their connections
For my own part, my spirit likes Il wide
range and | remember once receiving an
tbr,,,,,l, lao II,isn,ba
from poor Mr.. Simpson, in his Polar expedi.
ton whilst almost at the same time | was
supplying missionary from the Sandwich
Ialanis y
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-17
AN IMPORTED CAPTAIN.

The telegraph, under date, Springfield
March 18th, gives list Of promotions by the
governor, and among them we find the fol
lowing
"l2th Rcgiment-Lieut. Jno. W. Fisher,
Company +, to be captain Of Company D,
vice r. X. Lackey, dismissed"
This is our Rock Island company. Who is
this Lieut.. Jno W. Fisher" who has been
foistel upon our boys, over the head, Of their
own officers? Why are they denied the priv.
ilege of elccting their own officers? We ven
ture to say that 81 Lieut.. Jno W Fisher y
will not have happy time commanding that
company
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1862-03-17
The last Rebel Flag in Missouri haul
ed down,

THE ENEMY EVACUATED NEW MADRID, AFTER A
FIGHT, KILLING AND wOUNDING 20 OF ORR
MEN.
CAIRO, Ill.,, March l4.-New Madrid is
ours aud the stars and stripes now float over
jeff Ihomps0n's citadel The rebels ov,cu.
ated the town last night, leaving quantity
of guns and stores which they were unable f.
get away. Some fighting took place ye,,e-
day between their gunboats and our seize
battery, in which we lost some 20 killed and
wounded A shot from one Of their guns dis.
mounted one OF our % FOUNDERS killing four
or five of cur men, but we lost no officers.
COL Morgan's regiment, the 10th Illinois.
suffered most The loss of the enemy Is not
known, as they carried off their dead and
wounded.
Island No. 10 is reported evacuated
Col. John A Logan is here and viii soon be
In good health.
Inc troops continue to arrive and depart,
put their destination cannot now be made
known.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
eT. LOUIS, March 1.-THE followincis the
copy OF the official dispatch sent to the score.
tary of war:
After several days skirmishing and npm.
Der OF attempts to dislodge Gen. Pope's hat.
teries at Point Pleasant, the enemy has syac,
uated his entertainments at New Madr;d
leaving his artillery, field batteries tents
wagons, mules, &c, and immense Quantitv of
military stores. Brig. Gen. Hamilton ha.
occupied the place. This was the last strong
hold of the enemy in this state. No rebel
flag is now flying in Missouri.
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Gen. McClellan's Address to his
Soldiers.
THE MOMENT FOR ACTION HAS AR
RitED.o
&" MAY GOD DEFEND THE RIGHT !"
HEADQ'Rs OF THE ARMY OF THE PoTouAC,
Fairfax &, II g, March IA.

FAIRFAX 4. ll.t March Ia.
Soldiers Of the Army Of the Potomac:
For long time have kept you inactive
but not without Il purpose. You were to be
disciplined, armed and instructed. The for
mldabIo artillery you now have, had 10 be
created. Other armies We're to move and nc.
cOmplsh certain results. | have held YOU
back that you might give tho death blow to
the rebellion which has distracted this once
happy country. The patience you have
shown, aud your confidence in your general,
are worth dozen victories. These prelim.
mary results are now accomplished. feel
that the patient lahDrs of many months have
produced their fruit. The army of the Pot.
omac is now real army magnificent in
material, admirable IN discipline and instruc.
ton, and cxceIlcntly armed and equipped
Your commanders are all that ! could wish.
The moment for action has arrived, and !
know that can trust in you to save our coun.
try. As | ride through your ranks. ! see in
your faces the sure prestige OF victory. feel
that you will do whatever ask Of you. The
period Of naction is past. ! will bring you
now face to face with the rebels, and only say
that May God dee@d the right" In what
ever direction | may move, however strange
my actions may appear to you, ever bear IN
mind that my fate is linked with yours, and
that all do is to bring you where know you
wish to he, on the decisive battlefield.
1t is my business to place you there. | am
to watch over you as a parent over his chill.
dren, and you know that your general loves
you from the depths Of his soul
II shall be my care, a. it has ever BEEN to
gain success with the least loss but know
that, if necessary, you will willingly follow
me to our graves for our righteous cause. God
smiles upon us; victory attends Us. Yet
would not have You think that our aim is to
be obtained without struggle. | will not
disguise it from you that you have brave foes
to encounter-ioemcn well worthy of the steel
which you will use 80 well. shall demand
from you great and heroic exertious, rapid
and long marches, desperate conflicts and
prlyatlOns.
We will share all these together and when
this war il over, we will all return to our
homes and feel that we can ask ~ higher
honor than the proud consciousness that We
belonged to the Army Of the Potomac.
lSigned) GEo. b. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
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ODE TO ST, PATRICK.
REspIcTfuLLY DEDICATED 10 THE.
Catholics Of Rockford and Belvidere.


Ern, msyouFnesn, " Green Isle Of the Ocean"
Tho far from thy shores the eale may stray,
70 thee still he turns with fearful emotion,
And bids thee all hail on ST. PatrIcks day.
SUI dcsIto his heart, tho sore aud weary,
The fond recollection, dear Eun, Of thec
He smiles through lis tears tho his pathway be
dr.ary,
And thinks Of the home he never may see.
Dark night hoyors DER her, and Ern hes bleeding,
The chains that ensIaNo her are stained with her
tearsi
Her children, sull hoping, IN sorrow are pleading
In VAIN to the Sassenach tyTant OF years
The tfos. and the Shamrock are wet with her
weeping
She cling. TO them both, let him be what he may
Her Glonou, Apostle his bright watch skeeping,
And bids her hope on Tor happier day,
Old IreIAnd's Patrick be thou her dcfendcr,
Oh plead that her Sons may b. happy and free !; J
That the bright star Of Freedom may rise IN i,s
spendor,
And shine once more on the e Gem Of the Sea. -
Then cheer thee, loved ErIn, long weeping IN sad.
ness,
Brigh, morning shall yet gather round thy lone
way
Thy Harp shall yet sing the sweet anthem Of
gIadncss,
And tell Of Thy gloro' on Patrick. day.