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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

THE New ARRIVAL The new arrival of
piece goods at Hammerslough's is all the
talk in town. Such nice cassimeres, suit
able for summer suits, was never shown in
this city. An experience of ten years in
the Merchant Tailor line, has taught them
to keep only the best class of goods, suit.
able for custom trade. Their stock of
ready-made clothing, in the line of cass,
meres, cassinetts, linen, &C., &C., can't be
surpassed anywhere in the Northwest
With these two branches connected, we
are able to suit everybody. A large and
well assorted stock of boots & shoes and
dry goods on hand to be sold at the lowest
market price. Hammerslough Bros, north
side public square. Sign-the American
flag. 35l
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

How 10 AVOID A DRAFT.-Enlist in
Tichcnor's company for the Sth Iowa Cav
airy. Pay and subsistence from the day Of
enlistment, and furloughs granted until
after harvest. Cal! at this Office.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

POLITICAL APATnY.-There is no use
trying to hoodwink the fact that the nomi.
nation of Col. Stone was very unfortunate
step for the Republican party Of this State.
The central organ of the Republican party
in Clayton county, the Journal, refuses to
support the ticket, and in its last issue has
the following significant paragraph:
''In speaking of the Republican State
Convention, the Iowa Public Record saws,
"it was the largest and most enthusiastic
convention ever held in Iowa" AS regards
its dimensions we presume this so far is
is correct, but if the editor Of the Record
had seen the delegates from this county on
their return home, his idea about ''the
Enthusiastic part would have been some
what lesscned. We wot Of some who went
to DesMoines on business of a private
nature; others were willing to make GER
tilted affidavit that they were not there--so
enthusiastic" did they feel One delegate
from Fayette county, our able District At
torney-Milo McGlathery-felt so "enthu-
siastic" that when the convention proceed
ed to elect member Of the Central Com.
m:ttee from the North, he arose and declin-
cd, saying that for the next 1854 days the
10th judicial District was for all practical
purposes in the State of Minnesota, and for
the 365th day it required no Central Com.
mittee; we could manage our own affairs.
This must have been very enthusiastic"
announcement for the convention"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

Miss JAMES SCHooL.-Gratef ul for the past
hberality and hearty cooperation Of the citi.
zens of McGregor, Miss James would announce
that she will open Select School, in the new
building three doors east of the NJ. L. Church,
Monday, August 24th. The length of session
and terms of instruction will be announced in
due time.
McGregor, July I'd, 35ltf
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

There was case of stabbing at the
McGregor House, on Tuesday morning OF
this week. We forbear any particulars as
the whole affair is to undergo a judicial
examination.
| P. S.-Since writing the above we have
learned that no litigation is to be had and
that the parties have returned to their
homes, resolving to conduct themselves
pcaceably in future. We also learned that
that the popular landlord of the American
House, VIM. ii. Harding, is the peace.
maker.
The NJ. L. and Baptist Sabbath Schools
have arranged for a joint picnic excursion
on the river to Clayton, Wednesday of
next week. The Alamakee or some other
comnodious steamer will be chartered for
the occasion. On arriving at Clayton the
excursonists will be joined by the Clay ton
Sabbath Schools, form procession and
march to the grounds which were prepared
for the celebration on the 18th inst. 1t is
expected this will be the excursion of the
| season.
The national guards" were out on
the afternoon Of the 4th, and showed
great alacrity and proficiency in their drill
and maneuvers. Many of their charges
we're quick, sharp, and decisive;" barri-
cades and lemonades disappeared in a
twinkling, while sham, pains were INDUCED
in as mask to cover operations. Although
several were ale-ing not one could be in
duced to 90 to hospital. Wherever This
corps went, opposing forces were beer-cft
of all powers of resistance. AS dstinc.
tive feature of this corps we may also add
that officers and privates used glasses to
reconoiter, and took down everything of
interest which came under their obserya.
ton. Their weapons were used at short
range, and contents invariably discharged
in the neck. Gin.eral D. Rink was in COM
mand
I'VE are informed that the beautiful
cantata or operetta of the "Flower Queen"
which was performed for six nights in
succession in Chicago this Spring, will be
presented by number of young ladies and
misses Of this city, under the conductor
ship of Mrs. II. G. Scott, at the Co,gresa-
tional Church, on Thursday evening of next
week, the 10th inst. Mrs: S. has devoted
her time for several weeks to the prcpara
ton of this beautiful composition, and we
are also informed that several of the young
misses who are to participate in the rendi-
ton of this operetta have already shown,
under the developing nature of Mrs Scott's
tuition dramatic and musical powers which
even their parents did not know them to
possess. Our readers in town will find the
flower Queen to be an entertainment of no
ordinary character, and We shall expect to
see the church filled.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08
Lees Army Routed.
Retreating to the Potomac.
We Capture 20, 900 pris.
Oners and over 100
Cannon.
Prospective Surrender Of
the Entire Rebel Force.

, From our Extra OF Monday.
The following dispatch contains news OF
the utmost importance, which should have
reached us this morning. We have no ex-
PLANTATION for the delay, and serve it upon
our readers as quick as the same is rsceiv
cd ::
MILWAUKEE, July 6, $50 p. m.
Gen. Meade has issued a congratulatory
address to his army saying the enemy, BAT:
fled and defeated, has Withdrawn from the
contest.
Our task is not yet accomplished, and
the commanding General looks to the army
for greater efforts to drive the enemy from
our soil
Rebels have retrcated towards the Poto-
mac. Most of their pontoon bridges have
been destroyed by our ;orccs, and there is
little doubt but their retreat will be inter-
ceptcd
= A dispatch to Gov. Curtin states we have
certainly captured 10000 prisoners and
over 100 guns.
If every thing goes right there is no rea-
son for doubt that Lees entire army will
be obliged to surrender.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

| Ihe Whole sky is Frightening.
Last week we alluded TO the prospective
overthrow Of the rebellion, indicated by the
almost &c, tain capture Of Vicksburg and
P.rt Hudson, just as the glimmer of clear
blue sky in the west announces the close
Of a storm and the return of the harmonies
of nature. We can now add that, as the
western rift has been gradually widening,
illustrated by the capture of one or two Of
the strongest forts Of the rebels, the eastern
sky shows the calm blue of restored Union
in prospect, Gen. Meade having ovcrthrown
the veteran rebel army under Gen. Lee,
capturing twenty thousand prisoners and
more than one hundred pieces Of cannon.
The glorious prospects Of the Union are
fittingly symbolized by the fall Of gold on
Monday from Sl,44 to $1,35, and the adj
vantage which the Union army now has
gained will doubtless be pressed to the ex-
tent of possibilities.
1t is glorious news that we are enabled to
publish this week. The handwriting of the
contest SO far as the two armies Of the
Potomac are concerned-thc military "mcne
meme tekel upharsin" been engraved
on the marquee of the rebel commander,
and General Lees heart must fail him in
view Of his terrible disaster, if his knees
do not.
1t is a good time for faint hearted men
70 come forward and take stock in the gov
ernmcnt.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

For SHAME.-The political newspapers
are already canvassing the eligibility Of
Gen. Meade to the Presidency Of this Re.
public.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

DOMESTIC EcoNoMy.-No housekeeper O,
cook is fully prepared to enter successfully
upon her culinary duties without having the
Chemical Saleratus on hand. 1t relieves the
mind of much of the care and anxiety expert
enced by skilltul cook. For sale by most
merchants and grocers.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

A Gard.
When the teachers and scholars of the
Upper Main ST. School returned from their
pic mic Saturday afternoon, June 9th, they
found confectlon provided for them at
the school room by Mr.. Willis Drummond.
After most gratefully partaking of the
daintieo, the following resolutions were
read and unanimously adopted:
ResolUsd, That we tender our sincere
thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Drummond for
the kindness and hospitality shown US at
their house; may the tide of fortune ever
watt them with case to the shores of rest,
and there let angels wreath them with
flowers of peace
Resolced, That VIC most kindly tender
our grateful thanks to Mrs. Wooliscroft in
providing for US mclodeon, and to the
Misses Brewer who kindly furnished us
with music
Resolued, That thekind and open. hearted
Capt. Sladden be ever rewarded by oul
kindness for so promptly furnishing u:
with supply of flags for the occasion.
The highest prizes were awarded t.
Misses Ella Williams and Matte Moe; ant
Masters Albert Fry and Hersey Prindell.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

TIE MONITOR. are in receipt of No.
Q DULY y of weekly newspaper bearing
the above title, published at Keokuk and
edited by Chas. Smith and j. Trainor King.
The Monitor swell got up, ably edited and
spicily diversified with argument and hu.
NOR; it is rather more stiff bitted in political
ideas than exactly suits our views but for
that we have no censure to offer. 1t is the
undoubted right of all to entertain and
advocate their own views, and while claim
ing that right to the broadcast extent for
ourselves, we should be inconsistent and
uncourteous to deny it to others. Success
to you gentlemen.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08
List Of Letters

ID EMAINING uncalled Tor, in the McGrego
IL Post Office, for the week ending July 7th
1868 Persons calling for the following letters, viii
please say advertised i"
Albright W Lewis Mrs Sarah Ann
Arnold DC Lynch Michael
Burlingame Arson Merrill J N
Brooks Merrill John
Cole Miss Anna Merrick Jno
Curtis Henry IL McGeen Miss Mary
Deg! David aloore John NJ
Dugsn James Pollard d
Ellis N w Paine u ID
Forbes Mrs Ellen Riley Miss Ellen
Farrell John Reynolds Miss Matilda j
Farnham Henry Russell Mrs JIG
Foley Margan stombaugh Lucia
Folen Alr Seeds Mrs Lucia Il
Ford Henry Stacy
Griffith Rev ProfA IL Sumner Mrs Ada A
Hartman Woodcock L Z
Irwin White ID p
johnson Hugh Williams Mrs Mary Il
Kurz Heinrich
w. A. BENTON, P. M.
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BUTCHERS LIGHTNING
FL X-K ILL., R

Supplies want felt by every good housekeepcr.--
Every sheet will Kill quart where flies thick. L.
Remember that 1t is DUrcHgR's that does this and
refuse the base init atoms that offered The req
article is for sale by all respect able Druggists
3isws HUNTINGTON, General Agent
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MASONIC

IN DEzEE LoDGs, No. 1876, OF Free and
.,aHnXof Accepted Mason, holds its regular
&gAAsVN Communications on Monday Evening
y on or before the full moon in each
T3A month. G. .. 9. SCOTT, w. NJ.
~ S. PETERSON, Secretary. 800
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

LuttOTS l1NeS :-LetteIS from long time
residents of our city are interesting to
many of your readers. l am just in receipt
Of the following:
From James r. Morris formerly of the
TINES and the Post Office dated Salt Lake
City, June 18th, 1868. Jimmy" calls
the City Of Salt Lake "the bugbear of Gre
at;on." 1t is wide plain, encircled with
snow-clad mountains; contains 10000 is
laid out in lots of two acres each-cach To-;
has four housewife streets we'll shaded;
best fruit trees and vegetables in the world
houses built of adobes or dried brick in,
habitants kind to strangers-lake about
miles from the city. Brigham Young,
Kimball and other leaders called on the EN-.
igrants. Young made speech, gave good
advice about our future travels and inter.
course with the Indians" The Indians for
400 miles pest are hostile. We had no trou-
BILE so far, but train hours behind ours
was fired on and lost mules. We are
Is days from Nevada Territory, and 7 from
there to California.
From Wilson's Cavalry, dated Dacotal
Territory, June 2lst, 1868. TIE writer
says, in substance: Lieut. Col. Pollock
and Maj. Sheppard with the 1st battalion,
had an encounter with Indians and killed
several friendly ones by mistake! Report
speaks Of court martial and the devil is
to pay. Gen. Sully is in commando plain
soldier meeting pair Of shoulder strapped
fellows day or two since, who were per.
lumed to death with civet, muscat, mush
rat, or polecat, he asked "How long have
you been in thc army ?" "Nine months
was the reply. Oh - said the General
am 90 years in the service and dom,
smell as bad as that yet - One Of the
Majors saw soldiers wife who came to
camp to see her husband. Like David to-
wards Bethsheba, he took liking to her
The Major arranged with her to dress in
soldiers clothes, gave her some money and
made an agreement with her to meet him
at a certain place. Major found the place
but he then learned that woman, clothes
and money had left for parts unknown
Major, slightly mad and the whole regiment
in splendid humor! All in good health
and looking for the enemy daily"
Frank Rodman is at Jefferson City, do
ing well.
Shell Case and Roll Hurlbut are running
the peoples Line" of propcllers from Lake
Michigan to "the end of navigation" The,
are in shape to send friends or enemies t.
any eastern port or station on the palace
Of the Lakes, with the greatest speed ant
at the lowest price. Any one wanting
an easy, pleasant. safe and cheap trip iron
Milwaukee to Buffalo or other easter
points, will do well to listen to The languag
of Hurlbut and Case. The Line is doin
an immense business and almost withou
an effort, at that. Il.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08
Musical.

All those wishing Sheet Music, or Music
| Books, will find good assortment at GILES &
| BRoTHER's Jewelry Store. Also Musical In.
struments. Agency for Melodeons, Pianos, DC
All orders promptly filled at Eastern prices- tt
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THE Best kind Of Piows, including
Collins "Cast Steel CAST" = new
and very superior article. sk3ri
Call aud see BASS e ELMENDORF
Sept. 8, 1862. Pubic " -
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

We have lately intro
duced a New Style Family
Sewing Machine, making
the Shuttle Stitch, or
stitch alike on both sides,
arranged in the same style,
aud sold at the same pri-
ces rs our Grover Il Baker
stitch Machines.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

At our Office alone car
purchasers examine the
relative merits Of eacl
stitch, and be guaranteed
ultimate and thorough
satisfaction by our trivi'
lege of exchanging fol
either style, II not suitet
with their first choice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

u THE RIvER.-On Saturday morning
we stepped out of the editorial harness
and went on board the swift steamer
Itasca, commanded by Capt. Webbe, and
regulated by Clerk Mather. There was
large party on board, and between the
courtesies Of the Capt. and the attentions
Of the Clerk, all were in the best possible
mood to enjoy the day. At the various
landings we found the people celebrating
in their own peculiar way, and spunky
cannon mounted on the barge, talked of the
old Revolutionary struggle wherever we
landed.
Arrived at La Crosse, we found the
whole city alive with interest in "the day
We celebrate" Found Jno. McLaury, for
merly a typo in the TINES office, who acted
as our cicerone and showed rs about the
town. Called on several friends went to
the Offices of the Republican, and Journal;
couldn't ct in; editors out. Departed to
the Democrat Office; found the editor in :;
discovered him to be a brick went into
private sanctum saw beautiful collection
of Indian scalps, stuffed birds, to,pahaw ks,
photographs, taco varieties Of the American
eagle, and miscellaneous collection of
Fourth Of July in private drawer, with
the custom house seal just broken. Pom
eroy has well appointed Office, and is
making money faster than any other news
paper man in the range of our acquain
| lance.
In the evening saw a large collection of
German women, fireworks, and lager beer,
sandwiched with some really good music,
and returned home on the War Eagle
Capt. Mitchell, and Clerk Sam. Cook
This popular boat had spared over Beef
slough bar, and returned ahead of her regu.
lar time, easily making her connections
with the cars at Prairie du Chen. 1t was
the first time we had ever had the pleasure
Of q ride upon the War Eagle, and We
found her comfortable, swift boat. Sam.
Cook, the clerk, is one of the most popular
men on the river, and the easy manner IN
which he entertained his guests, and attend
ed to the duties Of his Office, justified all
the praises which we have in times past
heard from those who lad "seen Sam" and
enjoyed a rifle with him.
| Whenever any of our readers want a
good time" we advise them to jump on
one Of the Dunlcith boats and take trip
up or down the river. The recipe is good
for the most aggravated case of ennui.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08
V'OTlCE -!

rs hereby given, that of the most desirable To-
cations for residence in the town Of Metregor, ii
offered for sale, and WILL BE SOLD AT 4 BAR.
GAIN 1t is The present residence of the family Of
W. DeBerard. Esq, and is situate on Ann Street
directly opposite the Baptist Church.
For further particulars enquire OF
2m34s ODELL & UPDEGRAFF, Attorneys.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

Our No. 9 Machine is
admirably adapted to khe
wants of all manuta ct ur-
ers, and il far more simple,
dulable and cheaper than
amy other Shuttle Machine
IN use, and a great favorite
wherever introduced.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08
Rite PO2UNe2..
The PNrLuerShiD

DLASTING POWDER and SAFETY FUSE. JUS
I'D received, and for sale by
March Is, 1863u335 BENTON BROS. & co.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-08

1UH II U7'LWCTSNJD
III ERETOFORE existing bctween the undersign cd
i i Is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All
debts due the firm must be paid to A. J. Jordan who
is authorized to settle up tie partnership account
J. W. VAN ORMAN.
June eth, 1868 3ws50 A. JORDAN
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w. A. BENTON, P. M.
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rTlIE best place to get good Kerosene Oil othel
| L articles usually kept in a Drug Sore, is at
| N0)D Il BROS.
McGregoI December .22d, 1881. 27ltf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-23
Late Northern News.

RICHMOND, April 18th, 1868
The Pc ersburg Express of to day contains Northern
dates of the 18th
The Herald the attempt IN take Charleston is aban
doned fer the present the experiment having proved too
hazardous The fire from the batteries
the condition of the Keokuk shows she was riddled
through and through with steel shot finished the
from England.
The Ironsidss received 60 shots the Keokuk o. Wee.
hawkeen co. Ontauk 20, Psssac 50, Nanuke OIL Caski
81, Patxpsco Is, Nahsnt 80
The 6erad's correspondent from the Backwatsr gives
an account OF Longsreets advance upon Suffolk and the
capture of the outposts.
Lieut. Col. Kimball, commanding Hawkin's Zousycs Just
arrived as reiDfOI cemes killed by Gen
Monday Corcoran attem ted to pass without the counter
sign and was stopped by Kimball
Gold closed in New York on the I4th at l54i bid
The Express also has from Suffolk Tuesday last
great prevailed among the Yankees and a
tors in that city.
Gen. Keys, commanding the department, had issued
order stating that the proximity Of the Confederate forces
renders proper to notify all foreign coDsus ard their
families, all women, children and other persons in the
service of the United States who prefer safety the con-
hct war; that on the Of the enemy TO
or village within that department and the range OF Union
guns such town or village will be fred without nrther coz
sideraton.
The citiz of Norfolk have been required TO deVrup
all FIRE arms in their possession.
The Express mentions report from perfectly reliable
that Yankee gunboats and 500 prisoners
captured near suffolk No official confirmation CT the
port has been received here
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-23
CONFEDERATE CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, April 20th 1868.
The House passed the Conference tax bill to-day which
previously passed the Senate.
The first section eves tax of eight per upon the
value Of all naval stores salt, Wines liquors. tobacco,
uactured or manufactured, cotton, WOOL -four sugar
molasses syrup RICE and other agricultural products held
or owned the first Of July next necessary for fsm
ly consumption the growth production of any proceed
ing year and on al monies hand deposit on tha
first of Juy and the value of all credits not employed
in business the income from which is taxed, one pc
cent.
The fifth section provides specific tax on each trade OF
business named therein and advaorem tax on Sales not
materially different from the bill originally passed oy Tue
House, except that hotels averns and eating houses Ae
to be classified according their yearly rental where
the actual or estimated rent amounts ten thousand DOL
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-04-23

4 EEroLT Gat the enemy landing at Topsail Inlet
in this county obtained currency here this morning On
enquiry ind that this report has no other foundation
than il some movements of our troops not necessary now
to psrticalaTize
No troops are landing at Topsan. Troops have been
landing probably still landing at Beaufort believed
TO be FosTE old regiments from this State to South
the attack Charleston, which
attack having been made and failed and its early renewal
apparently being contemplated they now sent bach
10 worry aud annoy the people Of Eastern North Carolina
We have information of any advance of tie enemy in
to Orsow county, Of any landing at any point South Of
Be- uort Harbor The landing that point believed tc
have commenced Friday last There reason to be-
eye that an adva7ce has been made will be made
tt% old route vic Eustou. We will probably hear
from that direction very sooR.-Da',y Journal, I'D