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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-04-08

a Gard.
We feel it onr duty to ourselves, as well
as to the Executive Committee of the SAM.
tary Gift Concert, to correct misstate.
ment made in an article signed by w. Drum.
mond, and others, in the Pocket City Neus,
of April 9Th, in regard to the goods furn.
ished for the Gift Concert. Not wishing to
agitate the matter further, by saying any.
thing Of the low vindictive personality of
the motives which prompted the misstate-
ment, we will simply say that there was
NO JEwELRY AT ALL on the list, much less
Cheap Jewelry. The Goods were all first
quality, saleable and staple stock, and
furnished to the Committee at less than
usual wholesale rates, without any desire
or thoughts Of making personal spccu
lation" Of it. The goods can still be seer
at our store. Also, the price.list, at which
the Committee proposed to purchase them
and the public are invited to call and sscer
tain the facts in the case for themselves.
W. A. GILES / BRo.
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Capture of Charleston.

Capture of Charleston.
The news which we publish in our col.
umns to day will send thrill Of JOY to
every loyal heart. Charleston, the hot bed
OF secession, the focal point Of rebeldom
the nursery Of treason, the den where con.
spirators plotted the overthrow of the best
government which the world has eve,
known, is reported in Union hands. God
grant that it may be SO.
II the sword Of the government has tru
y cut this black cancer out Of rebeldom
We hare increased faith in the restoration
Of the Union, for the heart of the rebellion
will be gone. Let US take courage. Des
pitc sundry mistakes in the conduct of tn,
war, there seems to be good reason to BE-
lieve that we shall yet see the end of tn,
war, and rejoice over the Union restored
To this end let US wait, watch, and work
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News and Ieems.

News and Ieems.
There are said to be upwards Of three
hundred transports at Young's Point just
above Vicksburg.
Gen. Grsnt has succeeded in planting q
battery Of PARROT S4.pouhdcrs behind the
levee, directly opposite vicksburg.
A brisk skrimish occurred the other day
at Drainsvillc, Aithin twelve miles Of Wash.
ington, in which our loss Is stated at two
officers and sixty men captured, killed, and
wounded.
The New Orleans correspondent Of the
New York Evening Post says there were
on the 9th ult., seventy foe vessels lying
outside Of the bar, unloading or waiting to
load. Immense quantities Of cotton from
the confederacy are exported here, and large
supplies Of goods and munitions of war are
imported. 1t is urged that the government
should send heavy force there to stop this
business. .a| ... ...--
Notwithstanding our blockade, vessels 60
in and out Of Charleston with the most au.
dacious impunity.
Late adviccs from rebcldom state that
the artillery service suffers from lack Of
horses, and that many Of their batteries
are therefore unserviceable.
Measures have been taken to ascertain
the deficiency in the various regiments
from different States, with the view Of or.
dering draft to fill them up so soon as the
Provost Marshals are appointed and the
enrolment is made. In the Army Of the
Potomac the work will commence at the
general muster next week. '.'5
McClelan's official report of tho seven
days battle on the Peninsula, and his fall.
ing backsto Berkeley, although dated the
18th Of July last, is for the first time pub.
lished. He says: "To the calm judgment
Of history and the future he leaves the task
of pronouncing upon the movement, conf
dent that the verdict will be that no such
difficult one was ever more successfully ex-
ecuted; that no army ever fought more re-
pcatedly ,heroically and successfully against
such great odds; that no men Of any race
ever displayed greater discipline, and en-.
durancc, patience, and cheerfulness under
such hardships."
The Louisville Democrats correspondent
Of the Sd says an attempt is being made by
Van Dorm to flank Rosescrans on the left,
others think the movement is aimed at
Kentucky.
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News and Items.


News and Items.
The rams Lancaster and Switzerland ran
oy the batteries at Vicksburg on the 2sth
ult., and sustained some serious injuries,
which however, are being repaired.
The most perplexing, and conflicting ru.
mors from Vicksburg, have burdened the
columns Of the daily press for the past two
weeks.
The canal in front of vicksburg is filled
up with mud and abandoned.
The Hartford and the Albatross, it now
appears, were the only vessels in Farragut's
squadron which passed Port Hudson. The
Hartford did not re-capturc the Indianola
as reported, and fears are entertained that
the Indianola, Queen Of the West, Webb,
and others of the rebel boats may capture
the Hartford.
The Indianola, is placed by recent reports
as up the Red river and ready for rebel
service.
A fire in Richmond recently destroyed
tobacco and rebel property to the amount
of 81, 200.
Dispatches from Washington Territory
state that Col. Conner with 200 men had
made forced march of 40 miles through
the deep SHOWS, and attacked 800 Indians
in their stronghold, aud after hard fought
battle Of four hours, destroyed the entire
band, leaving PA dead upon the field. Our
loss was IA killed and 40 wounded. These
Indians had murdered several miners dur.
ing the winter, and were part of the same
band which had been engaged in massacre.
ing cmigrants on the overland mail route
for several years past.
Gen. Heron has been appointed to the
command of the army of the frontier, here
tofore under Gen. Schofield.
1t is stated that Secretary Chase will &C
cept no foreign loan. ........
The appointments for Provost Marshal
under the conscription act have been mad
but not announced as yet.
Smith Is elected Gov, and jerks, an,
) Dixon, members Of Congress from Rhod
: Island-all Union Republican.
. Gen. Burnside's forces under Genera
Gilmore achieved q fine victory over tn
5 rebels on the LIST inst, near the old Sum
, merset battle ground. 1t was mainly
c cavalry affair, the fight being compelled b.
n Union fOrcca The affair reSult.d in IN
: entire discontinue of the rebels, who los
!. in killed and prisoners 500. Our loss wa
t 80 killed, wounded, and missing. The rebel
1 arc "falling back" out Of Kentucky in dis
e order. .....
s A pair of boots for JEFF. Davis, and pal
Of nightgowns for Mrs. JEFF. were take
Q the other day from carpet bag en- route
Richmond.
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Weather, Markets, &c.

The spriag in coming in finely. Buds
are swelling on the trees, and shrubbery.
Farmers are beginning to SOW their grain,
and gardeners have sounded their note of
preparation. Everything seems to look
suspicious for good season.
No. / wheat is quoted at $1,oo@1,02 ;
No. 2, 90; rejected, so. Markets are some.
what Eighty in consequence Of fluctuations
Of gold.
Tuesday p. m. dispatches from Milwau.
kee announce No. wheat 1920; No. 2,
$l,lo. N. Y. dispatches Of same date put
gold at 81 80 and firm.
River is stationary at good boating
stage. A telegraphio dispatch announces
Lake Pepin to be open.
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The CARRYING TRADE OF THE VEST
The Buffalo Courier very truthiully says,
"the time has come when We must provide
for the carrying trade Of the great west, or
lose it. The improvement Of the canal,
and the establishment of low rate of tolls
will alone prevent diversion that would
be ruinous."
Upon the same subject, the Journal Of
Commerce sagaciously remarks, lit would
be better for New York to provide free
railways and free canals, rather than that
the carrying trade should be diverted to
other channels, or conflict Of interest and
feeling be engendered between the east and
west"
Certainly the ever-increasing products Of
the west demand and will have cheaper
outlet to market, than is now provided by
lakes, canals, and railways, and we are glad
t. see that New York is considering the
Importance Of rising to meet and provide
for our necessities.
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ID I H d.:
CLERMONr.

In FaTmersburg. on the 30th of March, Of nallg-
nant scarlet Hver. Nellie Samantha, younaest child Of
Simon and Louisa Al. Huntington, agkd year, 5
months and days.
March Slst, 1885, Of scarlet fever. ANGELA Agues,
daughter OF A. and Margaret Church aged years,
month and Is days.
The death OF this beautiful child excited seasral
interest In McGreKor. For ono 30 young, she dis
played large share Of intelligence she . uni
verss avorte OF all who met her and her little BROTH
Or on the street. The pareots IN this bsrsavemsnt
have the warmest confidence Of their numerous
friends at McGrepor. sE
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~ We see it stated that the Beloit
Madison Railroad have located their bridge
across the bay of Third Lake, and have
contracted to enter town by July. Thus
will give AcGregor two railway lines t.
Chicago, the benefits Of which may hereaf
ter be apparent
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sW Every State hath her principal cities,
the great centers from whence radiates life
and animation, through all the various
branches Of trade, within their sphere of
attraction. The Atlantic States, gave the
example in way of centralizing trade at the
most available points, and as emigration
moved in the direction Of shutdown, they
followed the example Of their predecessors,
and gave to the world in general, and the
great west in particular, such cities as Chi.
cago, Milwaukee, and McGregor, which
from their peculiar locations are bound in
the future to be the great hearts Of bust
ness, that shall send through the arteries
Of the Northwest its life, its impetus, and
animation. McGregor is the infantile city
of the triplet, but not the last in the way
of social advantages and commanding 10.
cation. The railroads of the east unload
their rich freight at its eastern entry, while
the mighty Mississippi kisses its feet, with
the valued treasures, it bears on its bosom,
from all parts Of the world. The dividing
ridge Of the great northwest pours into its
capacious apron, the treasures it gathers
from Northern Iowa, Southern Minnesota
and Dacotah. Like picture of magic i,
looms up in its greatness, and it will soon
take its place among the proudest cities o.
the west. Her merchants are now ready
to supply the far interior with goods, t.
suit all branches Of trade in j,bbing to tn,
country dealer or retailing to the hosts o
people from the interior, that make thi.
point their headquarters for sale and sup
ply. Among her many merchants, v,
might mention the pioneer firm of Strous'
& Rowe, one of the ablest and most reliable
dealers in the way Of Dry Goods, Hat.
and Caps, Boots and Shoes, now in tn
city. Their stock is the largest west @
the Mississippi and purchased during tn
late temporary decline in prices east, ems
bles them to offer goods lower than the
can now be bought in Chicago Or Milwau
kee Dealers from the country will max
note of this, and consult their interest
by making purchases Of them in place {
going farther east. 1t.
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eV The correspondence in oyr pape

ev The correspondence in oyr paper
this week, relative to the Gift Concert, is
racy and pungent. The proposition from
the singers has been responded to by w.
Drummond, and four others, who first utter
bitter diatribe against their motives and
characters. The reply Of the Committee
stands approved by Messrs. Colgate, Ten.
ney, Cone, Malone, and Scott, and will
probably close the correspondence.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-04-08

AN IMPORTANT MovExENr.-The Wiscon
sin Legislature last week prior to it's ad-
journment authorised Governor Solomau
% appoints committees Of Ave to commu.
n'cate with the Provincial Governor and
Parliament Of Canada. in reference to Sc.
curing new channels Of trade. The Gov.
ernor appointed as such COMMITTEES. Hercu.
les Dousran, Prairie du CHEN; L. H
Kellogg. Milwaukee; E. o. Britt, Milwau
kee; Perry p. Smith, Appleton. and A. G.
IIartshorn, Racine.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-04-08

There will be Democratic Convention held at
Eikader on Friday, the lrst day OF May next At one
O'Clock p. m, for the purpose Of selecting delegates
to attend State Convention, for the nomination Of
candidate for Governor &C., and for the transaction
Of such other business - may come before 1t.
The repi esentation will be for every twenty
gwen for Stephen A. Douglas for President, aud one
for every fraction over twelve.
44E Per Order County Committee.
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A Sound Democrat.

SOUND democrat
Chief Justice Cation, of Illinois, Demo
erat Of the old Jeffersonian school, has writ
ten very able letter to Gov. Seymour,
which We should like to publish entire,
would our limits warrant it. The reader,
however, will obtain good idea of the
writer's sentiments by perusing the follow.
ing brief sentences from the letter:
1.-THE West has fought and 50 will she
fight, not for the desolation of the South
and the final destruction of her plantations.
but for the restoration Of the Union" "We
can never consent that tho lower Mississippi
shall pass into foreign jurisdicton."-
"Were the Democratic party in power To-
day, they must win victories before they
could save the Union" ut is indispen-
sable that the South should be disabused Of
the opinion that the Democratic party is a
peace party on the basis of separation"
1.-THE war must be prosecuted till the re.
bellion is put down." The "old Democra-
cy" is determined mot to submit to dis
menberment o. the Union" 'Thc Dem.
ocratic party must be considered a War
party" mo anti war party could succeed
with the people; the popular vote could
only be secured on the war PLATFORM
Both parties went to the country admit.
ting and advocating the propriety and the
necessity Of prosecuting the war. The
whole country thcn-both parties were
tor the war; Neither "party coun,cnanced
.eparation. To have done 80 would hav,
insured certain defeat"
Afther reciting the causes which led t
the recent victories Of the Democracy, ant
reminding his fellow Democrats that the,
could not have succeeded had. they no
tstken high Union ground. he argues tina
by living up 70 their propositions the part,
may have future victories, '.or we may" h,
adds, ''b7 another course, repel from u
those who have now come to our help an
given US the victory, as well as the grea
mass Of the Democrats themselves. an
have the party literally anniAilated."
Il is currently stated that almost the er
Tire Democratic press Of New York hav
published and endorsed Judge Cations le
~. iii
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0N0NSIGNED to the Farmers OF Northern Iowa
~ Depot 1t tho
Hawk.eye Farming Tool Warehouse,
CLsRAoNT, Iowa. s-
D0N'f FAIL call and examine before buying else
where. Here ysu will also find every kind Of Farming
Tool, Including the very justly scMvrTLsR WAGONS
| at very reasonable prices. D. @. GOODRICH.
Clermont, Iowa, April Q, 1868. 43a
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
For Rem 1.

VuVIE BEST STORE In the best inland town 49,
In northern Iowa. with re-idence attached, 1::::l
il desired. Else Of store-room ~ BY 70 feet, NY
with Glass front. Possession given on the 6rst Of
May next. Terms, $l75 per AMMAN, payable quar-
terly In advance.
For further Information, address box L, clssmons,
Rsyette 60 unity, lows.
Ciermont, Iowa, April 9, 1s63w3
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NoTicE.-In justice to my friends and
myself, would state that am not can.
didate for the Office Of Mayor.
Loris BsSYox, Jr.
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Democratic Caucus.

ADenoefatic Caucus to make nemin atoms for the
ensuing Corporation election, will be held ut KenDe-
dJ's Hail. hrss floor, Thursday evening, April 9th.
by Order Of Committee.
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- 1ean Paul says that love may slum.
ees ~ hdy's hnrt but II always dreams.
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Fast.

WHEREAS, The Senate Of the Uuited States 10.
voutly recognising tho supreme authority and just
government Of Almighty 0ed Ia all the affairs OF men
aud Of nations, has, by resolution requested the
Prssidsat to ds.ignate aud sst apart day for Ma.
aonel prayer and humiliation and,
WHEasAs, 1t Is tho duty OF nations ss we'll Is Of
mon, to own their dependence upon the overruliug
power of0od to coness their sins and transressions
IN humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genu
Inc repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and
10 recognise the sublime truths announced In the
Holy Scriptures and proven by all history that those
nations only are blessed whose God Is the Lord;
And, iuasmuch, Is ws know that, by His divine
Law, nations, like individuals, subjected to pun.
ishments and Establishments in this world may We not
justly that the awful calamity Of civil which
desolatss the land, may be but q punishment
Indicted upon - for presumptusus sins, to the
nesdfal end OF our national reformation as . whole
Peoplel We have been the rccipic.ts Of the choie-
est bouutiss Of Heaven. We have been preserved,
these many years, In pence and prosperity. We have
grown In numbers, wealth, and power, no other
nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God
We have forgotten the gracious hand which preeerv.
I'd US In peace, and multiplied and enriched and
stronghold Us and We have vainly imagined, in the
deceitfulness OF hearts, that all these blessings
were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue
Of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, We
have become too ssfsufcient feel the necessity Of
redcemiug aud preserving grace too proud to pray
the God that made US st..
It behooves Us. then, to humble ourselves before
tie offended Power to confess eur national sins, and
70 pray for elemency and forgiveness.
Now therefore, in compliance with the requ est, and
fully concurring In the views Of the Senate do By
this my proclamation designate and ret apart Thurs.
day, the 30th day OF April, 1861, q day of natona
humiliation, fasting, and prayer. And do hereby
request all the people to abstain that day from
their ordinary secular pursuits and to unite at their
several places Of public worship aud their respective
homes, in keeping the day holy to the Lord, and de-
voted to the humble discharge Of the religious duties
proper to that solemn occasion.
All this being done, in sincerity and truth, let rs
then rest humbly in the hope, Authorised By Divine
teachings that the united cry Of the nation will be
heard on high and answered with blessin9s, less
than the pardon of national SINS and the rests-
rat on Of our now divided and suffering country to
It's former happy condition Of unity and peace.
In witdcss whereof, have hereunto set my hand,
aud caused the seal Of the United States to be Affixed
Done In the City Of Washington this 3Oth day Of
March, and OF the year Of Lord, 1884, and OF the
Independence the United States the eighty
ISL ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY The President: t "
WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
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REUBEN ". CORY.
Mc0rsgor, April 8. ls6Sn33sm3
A. 81. -


Wanted,
SITUATION ~ Clerk or Hook Keeper in ues-
~ camille establishment. by young man parisetly
qualified to Ill ell the duties Of such positi -
Address to ~. O. 3, - care North Iowa 7iMss.
IA April ist, 1858. StsS1
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around at his expense.
Thursday was an eventful day in this
narrow city. There were several parties in
town who quarreled over their cups, and
run against each others fists, which caused
blue eye to look black and grey eyes to
look blue. A young, and not bad-looking
fellow, by accident, Of course, found his
hand in the pocket of wheat merchant,
and in Withdrawing it, . splendid silver
watch and about seventy dollars in curren.
cy stuck to his hand. This circumstance
caused him to be IN object Of solicltude to
the marshal, who endeavored to surround
him, but failed-the young fellow being
mounted. In one Of his gallant dashes up
Main street, however, the light fingered
chap being also ligh.. in the head from FIRE.
quent shifting Of mountain dew" sudden
ly dismounted in style entirely unknown
10 the code of cavalry tactics, and was car.
ried insensible into Williams & Bros mar
ket house. On the reading Of the warran
he however revived sufficiently to accom-
pany his interested friend, the marshal, tc
the Office Of Justice Hurlbut. where he was
relieved Of the watch and money. Subse
quently when Marshal Brown was abou
to put some jewelry on his wrists, he drew
. dirk and defied the law. In this
be succeeded. Rumor has it that the Sam
evening, as the moon began to cast be
effulgent rays over this ravine, citizen Q
this town was discovered by his wife in
condition which clearly indicated that h
was altogether too fond of war widows
AS we stated at the outset, Thursday va
an eventful day.
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@AlusTER, NALL h LIVE RM0RE,
(Successsrs to ". b. Nihbard & Co.,,
Gencral Com. Mcrchan to.

omcs and Warehouse, 2ss South vatsr Street, BE-
tween Wells and Frankln., S>asaA = A
-, ~ Superior White Winter and Spring wheat
Flour fer city trade. ~ EtsFI II iysSe
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-12-25
Movements of Guerrillas.

CAIRO, Dec. 23.-The steamer Atlanta
from N. o. arrived with cargo of sugar fol-
Louisville, 60 hhds ofwhich were taken off a,
this port. The Sunshine from n. O. on
the 18th arrived with 4s bales of cotton, "a
hhds of sugar and S35 bbls of molasses.
The steamer Sc. Louis on her up, while
woodipg 50 miles above Memphis, reports
that the Sunshine was boarded by party
of guerrillas who enquired If the boat be
longed to the government and what loaded
with. After robbing the woodmen Of the
money paid for wood departed without mo
testing the boat.
The Platte Valley from Memphis arrived
with 80 bales Of cotton at St. Louis. The
rebels are reported in la se force in the vi.
cinity of Natchez, but thus far have refrain
ed making any attack upon our iutrsuch'
ments.
Mobile papers say the Legislature of Ala
bama voted that the beautiful carpets that
cover the floors of the Capital be cut up
and given to the soldiers of the army for
blunkets. :.
The Memphis Journal of the 2lst, says:
We observe large Quantity of cotton on
the Bluff this morning that has been seen
there since the occupation of the city by
the Union forces.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-As the terms Of
the Presidents emancipation and amnesty
proclamation do not in words include the
Indian territory.
Efforts are being made by the Indian Blu
reau to adjust difficulties growing cut of
certain Indians having made common cause
with the rebel government and to base the
settlement on the principles asserted in the
proclamations Already the Greeks have
negotiated treaty with this government
providing for the abolition of slavery among
them as condition of thesr being reinsta-
ted in the enjoyment Of benefits which they
forfeited by their disloyalty and similar
treaties are contemplated with the Chloe
Jaws and Cberokees. he latter have pro-
vided for freeing their slaves, but stipula-
ton to that end is required in the new
treaty.
The Adj. Gems. Office has telegraphed
to all the a, my commanders that law has
been passed that no bounties, except what
are now provided by law, will be paid after
the 9th Of January next The only bounty
provided by law is the 800 authorized by
section of the act of July, 1851. Com
handing officers are accordingly required
to secure all the enlistments possible be,
fore Jan uary 5tb,