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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

FOURTEEN black residents of Cber!in
have responded to the call of Gov. Andrew
of Massachusetts, and have enlisted in the
45th (colored} regiment Of that State.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

Iris understood that Gov. Curtin il to
have the mission to Spain, and that Johu,
Covode is TO be the Union candidate for
Governor of PennsyIvania.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

INTELLIGENCE from England leads to the
belief that tho departure of privateers from
British ports will DO arrested by the En-
glish Cav rnment.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

THE municipal election at Bloomington.
Illinois, on Monday, resulted in Union
victory, The majority was 26o--a gain over
last falls vote of2Sl.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

ABANK with Sl,0l00O0 capital viii soon
so into operation in this city under the Ma
tional Banking law. The stock has been
subscribed. Il -[Cincinnnti Gnzette.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

GEN. SHIELDS arrived 10 San Francisco
on the Goth ult., and made an impronptu
speech at the Oriental Hotel tbs same
evening.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

The Government has determined not to
giant any letters Of marque unless foreign
war should arise. ,r.a- :.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

IT has been decided to appoint Assistant
Provost Marshal t,anerals iu every State,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-04-30

THE vote of the Wisconsin soldiers, so far
as heard from, for Chief Justice, stands as
follows: .r4otf ..
Dixon, Union .......................... 33S
Cothien, Copperhead. d................~..l,7 1853
Union Majority............".........7,5s $50
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
Weather, Markets, &c.

The weather, in the main, has been cool.
or during the past week than for few
weeks preceding. There is still need OF
rain, but nc suffering for lack of it. The
soil Of upper Iowa as a rule, is deep
and fertile, enabling it to withstand a
drouth that in lighter or more sandy soil
would prove fatal to nearly all the crops.
The wheat is looking well grass is not
a good crop, which will necessitate the use
of more than the usual quantity of corn
and oats, for the support Of stock. Corn
looks tolerably well, but will not be good
crop, should We have three weeks more Of
dry weather. In about week the reapcrs
will 60 into the Spring Wheat, which will
probably be the largest crop ever harvested
in Northern Iowa.
Deliveries Of wheat continue quite good.
We quote No. /, ss@$l,oO; No. 2, 500
81. Wool, 5000; with moderate delive-
ries-holders waiting for better prices,
which We s:eadfastly believe will soon be
paid. -..a.
In Milwaukee, Tuesday p. m, No. and
2 wheat ranged at $l,l5@$l,02. Gold
Sl,3O. ... ......
The river is still steadily falling, being
about four inches lower than when we went
to press last week. The channels, howev-
er, on the bars, are becoming better defined
and boats make better time than three
weeks ago. ..-..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

HE HoosIERs ARoUsED.-If any one
felt disposed to question the superior actiy-
ity and energy of western ever eastern men
we would point to the different manner in
which the people of Pennsylvania and In
liana received the fact of an invasion into
their territory. In the former state, which
doubles the population of Indiana, the
approach of an invading force so near the
state capital that the public buildings echo.
I'd on more than one OCCASION the sound Of
hostile cannon, served only to call some
fifteen or twenty thousand men to arms,
and New York bayonets actually kept the
enemy from the capital. On the contrary
no sooner had Jno Morgan with an inya.
ding force got over The river into Indiana
than the Hoosiers sprang to arms and in
four days over sixty thousand men offered
their services to Gov. Morton. The State
Department were also indcfatigable. Owe,
ten full regiments were arnel, equipped
and started from indianapolis after Morgan
in twenty-four hours, and it is doubtful i
Morgan can ever get back into Kentucky.
Such is the stuff of which western mer
are composed, and this popular uprising in
Indiana to repel rebel force must come ir
ominous tones to the private chamber 0
the arch rebel jeff. Davis.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

GENERAL EURorEAN WAR.---The i'm
preston seems to be steadily gaining
ground among the close readers Of European
news, that there is not only a possibility
but an extreme probability Of general
European war, to break out in wild fury
before the close of the present year. The
melting cause will be found in the compli
cations arising out Of the instruction OF
revolution in Poland. The principal pow
ers in Europe have united in profess
against the policy Of Russia, and are follow
ing up this protest which seems to be utter
ly dsregarded, with extraordinary military
and naval operations. Russia is also
Strengthening and consolidating her larg'
fleets, putting her immense military re
sources on war footing, and every thing
has 'gunpowder look Every lover o
constitutional liberty will hope that, out
the general melee apparently impending
Poland may arise free and independen
power. . .
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
In a Decline.

In a Decline.
jeff Davis visited the Southwest last
winter, and declared that Vicksburg and
Murfrcesboro were "vital points, which
must be held at all hazards" In speech
at jackson, Miss, while on his same tour
he asserted also that the mississippi river
"was necessity not only to the people On
'its banks but to the conlederacy ITSELF
"Vicksburg and PIT. Hudson are points that
"must be defended, and every effort must be
strained forthe purpose. The Contsaeraey
"mast stand or fully the defense of the
"riuer." Inasmuch as Port Hudson is the
list hold the rebels have upon the river,
my we not reasonably conclude that the
Ccnfederacy is bad decline? And mas
much as Port Hudson is closely beseigcd
md cut off beyond all power of succor
from the rebel government, may we no,
reasonably expect that the "vitar' wound
that shall lay out the southern confedera.
cy" stiff, stark, and dead, will soon be re,
ccived Why shall we not accept the
prophecy of the chief of the rebel conspir-
ators, as the presage Of the death of the
accursed rebellion?
Let us take courage. The rebels are
driven to the "last dtch;" it only requires
one concerted rally to crowd them into
that, and the vitality and integrity of the
Republic is then vndicated for all time.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
1Gj
TOta

1t will be observed that the above table
is upon the hypothesis that the levy will be
made by congressional districts instead OF
States, and upon the proportion of two
thousand two hundred and twenty to each
congressional district. To this must b.
added so per cent to cover contingencies
of exemption, ETC., and we have total to
be drafted in every congressional district,
of three thousand three hundred and
thirty.
Now, we do not want to interpose any
thing in the way OF a draft-nay, more, we
believe, if the government had drafted
heretofore, we might have been nearer the
end of this rebellion by several months
than we now arc but it does seem to us
that the government ought to first order a
draft to fill up the deficiency of those states
which are delinquent on their various calls,
or else have made the draft by states,
assigning to those which are in arrears be-
sides their regular quota, the number in
which they are deficient under former
calls.
We are not advised whether the 9th, 9TH and
sth cavalry regiments are to be credited to
US on the new call, or not; it seems as il
they should be, and might be, with little
effort on the part Of Gov. kirkwood.
There will probably be no notice made Of
the time when the draft will take place, as
that might impel some sneaks to slope for
Her Majesty's dominions who have been
forcordained to shoulder muskets for Uncle
Sam. The first intimation that will be
made of the draft, doubtless will be the an
nouncement to the party conscripted,
Thou art the man," with a notification
appended to repair forthwith to military
headquarters, or be treated as a deserter.-
Two weeks will probably relieve all minds
of their anxiety.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

~ Gen. Meade is said to be man Of
earnest piety. While this element Of char
acter is not inscparable from good gencr.
alship, it is quality not to be despised,
and one which gives additional force to the
character of the man. Cromwell, William
Tell, Gustavus AdolPhus, and our own
Washington, were praying men, and no
one will dispute that the energy Of Stone
wall Jackson's fights was always in the
exact ratio of the feryency of his prayers.
Havelock, the hero Of the Indian rebellion
was at once the pride of the army and the
idol of the church. We might 60 indef-
nate]y with illustrations of less prominent
individuals in ancient and modern times, but
the above instances will serve to illustrate
the truth Of the proposition that piety
adds to the efficacy of military service.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
Official.
McGREGoR, Iowa, July ID, 1868.
The Board met purSuant to call

Official.
McGREGoR, Iowa, July 10, 1868.
The Board met pursuant to call.
Present, His Honor, the Mayor, Record.
er, and Trustees david Allen, Jr p. Nc.
Donald, Hiram Aber, and Frederick Henke
The Street Committees reported on the
petition Of VIM. Koss and others, on re.
ducing the width Of Second Street to Sc
feet. That the power did not exist in the
Board to lessen the width Of any street OF
alley, but only the power to widen and
improve. On motion,
Resolced, That the petition of VIM. Ross
and others be refused.
Petition received from T. w. Wood and
others, asking that Walnut Street be open
ed for public use. On motion,
Resolred, That the petition of Il. W
Wood and others be received, and referred
to the Street Committee.
On motion,
Resolced, That the Marshal be required
to render written report Of all work per-
formed Immediately after its completion
and to meet with the Board at every regu
lar meeting.
The Recorders Bond was presented, and
on motion accepted and approved.
On motion,
Resolced, That Jno. Jacobia be and here
by.is appointed Treasurer. The Treasurer
elected not having qualified.
On motion,
Resoloed, That the Marshal report at thu
next meeting Of the Board the amount h,
has expended on the streets up TO the pres
ent time.
On motion,
Resolred, That the Street Committee ex
anime and report the amount and character
of work necessary to be done on West Anr
Street, Prospect Street, Walton Avenue
Garnavillo Avenue, and the Public Square
On motion,
| Resolred, That the Recorder have pub
| lished the proceedings of all regular meet
| ing of the Board.
On motion, adjourned to meet Tucsda,
evening, July 14th, at S o'clock.
Louis BENTON, Jr., Recorder.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

"A GALLANT ExrLoIr.-The gallant man
ner in which Gen. Prentiss with only $500
men repulsed $4,000 rebels at Helena, under
Price, M'rmaduke, Holmes, McRea, Parsons
and Fagaur, deserves a worthy mention in
the history Of this war. 10000 rebels
were killed or wounded, and ], 200 taken
prisoners. To:al federal loss only 25O.
This gallant action was also held on the
4th of July, which seems to be very un
fortunate day for the rebellion.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15


A "BROwN' IIUMBUG.-The Cedar Valley
Times publishes communication from Rev.
L. W. Vinson, who has been examining
INTO the case of Rev. (O l.. Milton Brown,
who swindled the Union Leagues, making
League, and humbugged all others Of our
citizens who sympathize with the unfortu.
nate victims Of rebel persecution. Mr.. v.
concludes upon full investigation of the
case that not only was this Brown an inn
poster but that he was a spy, and thinks he
should be arrested.
The editor Of the Times concurs in the
opinion Of the minister, and requests the
press of the State to pass him around.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

The GREAT CONTESTS OF THE TINES
While our brave boys are off fighting the
battles Of the Union and striving at the
price of their very life's blood to uphold
the flag of our country, so that it may
wave unpolluted from the Atlantic to the
Pacific and from Maine to Georgia; a ter.
rible struggle is being waged against high
prices and monopoles by the Mammoth
Establishment of Hammcrsloush Bros,
north side public square, McGregor, Iowa,
Main depot for the Northwest for clothing
and domestic dry goods, hats and caps and
boots and shoes. $50
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15


Life and fortune uncertain.
Life Insurance substitutes certainty for IN uncer-
tantythe certainty of leaving competence for the
uncertainty Of life in which to acquire it.
1t is rtlidbe. Based upon well determined laws OF
Nature, it has hitherto proved a sure resource
1t is easily obtained beng brought by it's cheap.
within the means Of almost every one, who la.
good health. ..s f.
1t adds to the security given by the possession OF
property already acquired by furnishing ready
to settle the estate, at time when money is most
needed.
1t contributes to longevity frequently, by giving
great relief from mental anxiety in time OF serious
sickness.
It provides for the payment OF just debts, the pay
ment Of viii ch may now be cont ingent upon uncer.
tain life. .-...a., -t..
An ''endowment Poli,y" will protect family dur
ing heir dependent years, and furnish support fol
the insured in old age, should he live to be old.
An Investment Of sir cents day will insure man
aged 20, One Thousand Dollars, thus protecting his
family against want.
The safest, cheapest and best company for western
men to insure in, is the MUTUAL LIFR INSURANCE
COMPANY OF WlscoNsIN.
1t now possesses income Of over 100000
per annum. ,.. ....
as-ofice, No. II Wisconsin St., Milwaukee.
S. s. DAGGEr, II. q. WILSON, A. ". KELLOGG.
Prest. Gen. Ggt. sec'y
H.C. MARTIN, General Agent for Iowa,
LOCAL AGENTS.
Geo. l.. Scott, McGregor; S. T. woodward, Elkader
9. A. Dean, Monona; ). p. Calvin, Cermont, Joseph
IIobson, West Union, G. N. Goddard, DEBORAH.
6m352
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

sW- The Chicago Tribune of Monday
morning in a carping spirit croaks about
the late battles in Pennsylvania and Mary.
land, in the spirit Of a true copperhead " hile
all the country is rejoicing over the gallant
achievements Of our arms, and awaiting
the final battle which bids fair to put Lee
quite hors du combat. What pity that
the editor of the Tribune was not Presiden,
or commander of the army Of the Potomac
a few hours; he would show President
Lincoln and Gen. Meade a thing or two
and wipe the rebellion out Of existence as a
boy would brush moth from his coat
sleeve ..| .-.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
McGregOr June y, lS9:


At the request of Mr.. S. Huntington,
have examined the formula for the prepa
ration of the Dandelon and Wild Cherry
Bisters, and would state that the medicinal
agents arc well known, and in common use
by the profession. That the bitters are
possessed of tonic and Alternative proper.
tons and the combination is we'll adapted
to benefit hcpatic arrangements when O
stimulant is required. They possess tn,
properties of a Tonic and Alternative, and
may he safely and advantageously uscc
when stimulantis advisable.
F. ANDROS, NJ. D.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

PoTs AND KETTLES AsKEw-To one out
side of the political ring, the present con-
test of the Meas of this city and the Journal
of Elkader, to settle the matter as to which
has the most political virtue, is decidedly
amusing. Friend Gilmore, of the Neus,
hoists the ticket, gives it the most luke
warm support, and publishes COMMUNE
cation from an old soldier in the Sd Iowa
regiment, who knew Stone like a book,
that riddles bis reputation beyond redemp-
ton in this life Friend Eibnck, of the
Journal, does not hoist the ticket, slashes in
to the delegates who insulted Northern Iowa
in particular, and the Republican party in
general, and in column leader proves to
his entire satisfaction that The Neaos has
not got character!
Now, gentlemen, truce to this little
skirmish. The Two tickets arc before the
people, and so far as We know them, all the
candidates are loyal men. There is no
political issue to make the ghost of can,
vass upon. Every issue that was up in the
last Presidential campaign, is now settled.
The whole contest must necessarily be up
on the relative worth and merit of the can
didates, and this being the case, in the
language Of Matt. Carpenter, "there is nc
need of your tearing your shirts down to
your waists to elect either or any of the
candidates. The tests cffitness, capability
integrity, and loyalty, will, or should, in.
fuence every voter in Iowa to cast his bal
lot for those he steadfastly believes to be
the best men, without regard to party nomi
nations.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

rW- At this time there is no essential
difference between thorough going wa,
democrats and republicans.-Nadison Jour
nat.
True, true. And il it were not for the
ambition of political aspirants, the loyal
people of the North might be consolidated
in one grand Union phalanx for the govern
ment, for the constitution, for the laws, for
the war to maintain all these, and against
the rebels, and the rebellion. There is not
bak,r's dozen in any except our largest
towns, but what might have been arraycd
in such Union party had the proper effort
been made. 1t is due to the politicians of
the country and OF this State, that such a
glorious policy has not generally obtained
throughout the North. They must feel
proud of their achievements in keeping one
powerful party at war upon another party
| with no issue to divide them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

The NOMINATION OF Hon. NJ L. FIsuER.-
Hon. NJ. l.. Fisher, Of this county, was the
recipient Of the nomination for Governor
| of Iowa at the hands Of the Democratic
State Convention on Wednesday last
The action of the Convention could have
surprised no man more than it did Mr.
Fisher, who was never an asp!rant for polti
cal favor or position.
Before he sett NJ # the Cow tntion Mr.
Fisher was applied to personally and by
letter, to allow his name to be used before
the Convention for the position to which
he now stands nominated, but he invaria
bly, turned deaf ear to the matter, for the
reason that he preferred his quiet eomiorta-
BILE mode of life, dividing his time between
his farm and his books. Like Cincinnati
tus he has been called from the plow to tn,
arena of politics. Even row we doubt
whether he will accept the nomination.
Mr. T. has heretofore held the Office Of
Superintendent of Public Instruction, a
position for which he is eminently qualified.
Mr.. Fisher was also President Of the State
Senate IN 1854, and at the outset of the
war, Gov. Kirkwood, confiding in his hen
esty and integrity, appointed him one of
the State Commissioners to dispose of the
bonds Of thu State to raise fund to equip
the first regiment raised in this State
He was two years ago, if we remember
correctly, nominated for Lieut.. Governor,
AMI percmptorily declined. He is man
of unquestioned research and ability, a
good neighbor, a War Democrat an upright
honorable man, and will undoubtedly pol
a very heavy vote throughout Northern
Iowa.
The circumstances Of his own POPULAR
ty, and the disaft elton among Republicans
in rtgard to the Republican nominations,
will each conspire to give him a rousng
vote, and inasmuch as there is no Union
nominations made, and no political issues,
we advise our readers to do as we shall do,
vote for those they conscicntiously believe
| to be the best men,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
kw- The Monroe (Wisl Seot;oe, . NJ

az The Monroe (Wis) Sentinel, a pa
per which supported Cothren Gntcnse cop
perhead) against Dixon, for the position of
Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme
Bench and yet claims to be Republican,
endorses an article from small paper "out
west, 70 the effect that the TINES is mix
ed" in its politics. The Sen tinel man is
fearfully WITTY. .- ~, -. 1870, his ....u
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

INTERESTING TO DRAFTED MEN.-The war
department have decided to receive $500.
as an exemption from drafted men, on re.
eelpt of which sum the collector of Internal
Revenue shall give duplicate receipts, one
OF which on presentation to the Board Of
ENROLMENT will cause them to deliver such
GRATED person certificate of exemption
from liability under the draft.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15
NS3. Wn hava rooa;val f.o,, D>,to

.w- We have received from Bosom a
pamphlet entitled conditions of Peace" the
same comprising discourse deliver ed in
the West Church Boston, in memory OF!
Hon. D. IL Hobart, formely of this CITY
and several culogies upon the dece used by
his comrades. The whole is worthy trib.
ute to noble man.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

- The Nevada Qowa) Democrat says
men are now at work all along the line Of
the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River road
from Marshaltown to Nevada, and The cars
will be running to point within fifteen
miles of Nevada, by the first Of 'eptem-
Der.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

A GREAT DIscovERY.--It has been dis
covered by thousands of housewives in all
sections Of the country that d. B De Land
q Cos Ceemical SaleratuS is the only sal
eratus that will produce uniform result
and give perfect satisfaction every time.
Ii once you try it, you will always buy il.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

tW- On Monday mob collected at the
Third Avenue conscription Office, New
York, and fired the building which soon
communicated to the whole block. The
mob also kept the firemen away and cut
the telegraph wires. At last accounts the
regulars from Governors Island were being
ordered to thu scene.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-15

The DRAFT.-Some one who has been
looking into the matter comes to the con-
c,usion that the validity of the pending
draft is called in question, on the ground
that the enrolment was not completed be.
fore the LIST Of July as the law requires
Section 18th provides "that all persons
thus enrolled shall be subjsct for two years,
after the first day Of July succeeding the
enrolment, to be called into the military
service Of the United States" &c. Strictly
interpreted this postpones the draft till
after the first of July next year, but the
Government will find some way to evade
difficulty created by unavoidable circum
stances.