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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24
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May the 14th, of stroke while on march from,
Grand Gulf to Jackson, Nliss Corp. John Gemml,
Co. l, 9th regiment Iowa Vol. Infantry aged Is
years, month and % days. AS
The deceased was born in Kibarrhau, Renfrewshire,
Scotland, and was faithful, active soldier in the
cause Of the Union. Enlisting as private. he has
shared the dangers privations, and triumpqs Of the
brave Iowa soldiers laying down his life for the pres
eryation of the country of his adoption, from the
attacks Of those who would sap its foundations, and
thus overthrow the superstructure.
On Saturday, June 18th, 1868, by drowning in the
Mississippi near Clayton, GEORGE, eldest of John
and Caroline 0rinnell, Of Clay ton.
George was born in Detroit, April, 1912, and was
consequently in his 2lst year. lie in the river
bathing with some young company. Being swim.
mer he did not venture far from Shore but abrupt
Offset made him lose his footing and he
suddenly went under. Ills alarmed companions
could render him assistance until assist ance was
too late The body was recovered il an hour and .
half and efforts made at restoration, but in
vain; none but the Giver OF Life could resto.e the
youth to the embrace Of heartstricken parents and
friends The funeral discourse was preac ed by Rev.
Isaac Newton, and the body was deposited in its
resting Place on Sunday evening.
Seldom has the pen which traces these lines been
taken up IN more melancholy duty than to chronicle
the above. The deceased was the Of the truest
friends we have met in life; he general favorits
Of the village and neighborhood, estimable as boy,
he had grown up without an enemy--just reaching u
promising manhood surrounded by all the social
advantages which merit and the easy circumstances
OF his parents could standardization and dutful
1.-The loss to his bereaved father and mother, to his
youthful companions, to his elder acquaintances
not be defined in words without mockery The viii
age since this sad event. has presented the appear.
ance Of general mourning.
sNone knew him hut to love him,
Mono named Lin but to praise" @..
COMMUNICATED.
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MIRROR OF FASHIONS have received
the August No. of Nine. Demorest's quar-.
terly Mirror Of Fashions. This Magazine
seems to be an indispensable publication
for the ladies, inasmuch as its patterns and
illustrations are always q la mode! and are
issued in advance Of the patterns of the
other Magazines. The circulation of this
Magazine has already reached the high
figure Of 100000. This is the only jour
nal also which furnishes full sized patterns
in every No. Terms 81, 90 per year; may
be obtained of Miss Baird, of McGregor
or We will forward subscriptions to pub
Usher when desired.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

Scraps for the Times.
Jay Cooke, the banker authorized to sci
8 COS for Chase, receives one half per cent
commission. As the sales often amounted
to two millions day, his little commission
would sum up ten thousand dollars day
The N. Y. papers are ventilating this piece
Of favoritism and some Of them insinuate
that Sec'y. Chase kneu uhat he acas abou,
in giving one banking house the monopoly
of this business. The rule is now changed
and all banks may sell at one eighth pc,
cent commission.
From the universal disgust expressed
here by the Republicans, at the nomination
Of Col. Stone, it is not impossible that he
may have leave to retire and that another
candidate will lie selected by the State
Central Committee. Our North Iowa Re
publicans say to the late Convention, awe
asked for bread and ye gave US a Stone"
Let Gen. Tuttle be the democratic nominee
and his election will do more to unite the
people Of Iowa than all other things com.
bined army officers say he can carry the
army vote unanimously.
The following is clipped from the Mil
waukee Nesos Of the Dist: the writer is
speaking of one Rudd, of N. Y, who seems
to be the examiner in chief of the Pr. du
Chen road:
"Among other things he will recommend
change in tn, location of the depot
grounds at Prairie du Chen-a change
which the through trade upon that route
from the far west long since demanded"
This is simply a confirmation of what
some of us told the public at the time the
Elevator was moved up the river. A chan.
mel dredged from North McGregor to the
new Elevator will complete the pro-
gramme.
The anti.slavery Standard in giving
reasons for the non enlistment of the young
negro gents of Washington, uses the fol.
lowing language: if the Standard was
democratic paper how quick Burnside
would "go for it
1.-THE colored people of this district stand
in awe of jeff Davis at his hour, and it is
not simply the old inbred fear of the slave
holder; it is the rude instinct of the negro
which teaches him that the rebel govern.
ment is the boldest, ABLEST, and so far
the STRONGEST"
1t is said that the negro troops behave
better than their white officers. 1t is hard
ly probable that good specimens of white
men will accept black commands. The
threat Of Davis & Co. to shoot all officers
of black regiments may also cause relac-
lance to be captured. r.
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SPIRIT OF THE WEST We have the
initial number of new paper hailing from
the Metropolis of the great West-Chicago
and bearing the above title. 1t is intend.
ed to fill up department. of literature
heretofore neglected, and we turn to its
columns with much interest. There is nc
reason why we Of the West should ever
look to the East for literary and miscella-
neous reading, and we are glad the Spirit
cf the Vest has come to do away with old
things.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

W The closing exercises of the Nc
Gregor High School will take place Fri
day of this week. REGULATIONS commence
at a. m. and continue until 8 p. M, at
which hour the rhetorical exercises begin.
We learn that the programme is full one
the music to be conducted by Mrs. II. G.
Scott. Arrangements have been made with
Capt. Sherwin to take the intermediate and
High School departments to the islands
for picnic on Saturday the day following.
The parents and all interested are invited
to accompany the excursion, which will I'm.
doubleday be very pleasant affair.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

FROM VIcKsBURG.-Froma private letter
addressed by Sergt. D. Drummond of the
2lst to Horace Baker, of this city, we are
permitted to extract the following dated in
the vicinity of the entertainments on the
east side of Vicksburg Sunday, 9TH:
ave occupy works in no way superior to
those of the opposition, with this differ
ence that our forts are supplied with an
immense number of cannon and heavy
seige guns, and you must be aware that
Pemberton when he went out of the city
to meet Grant lost all his guns with the
exception of less than half dozen. 1t
is but very seldom that the rebels can be
induced to give US any thing like turn of
their skill in the art, and when they have
mustered the requisite amount to make a
demonstration Of it to our gunners, it is
but very short time to put quietus upon
their temerity. The desertcrs that are
nightly arriving in our camp have very
doleful tales to relate in regard to their re.
sources, they say that rations are reduced
to I, the water is even dealt out to them
One Of the men German, have convers.
ed with and he had been in the town but
IA days, having been north Of this with
his regiment, portion of the Texas Legion.
He has not tasted coffee for ten months, he
says that if the unsuccessful charge had been
made against them, there would not have
been shot fred at ns and it is the deter.
minatiOn of the boys to leave in squads OF
twenty or thirty, and if the outside patrol
or picket should demur, they propose to
| shoot them down, he also also told me tina,
the other day that when they opened one Of
the few guns they had, that our gunners
disabled one Of them, and our sharp shoot
ers kept up such an effectual fire that they
could not stand to their guns and Of course
took them behind the works: it is my
opinion that the town can be taken just i
Grant would say the word. but think hi
has the idea Of drawing in the reinforce
ments that are trying to sucour the city
and thus make a larger strike; but you car
| form your own conclusions. l often sc.
! by papers the town must have fallen by
this time &c. The rebels are in nightly ex
pectation of another charge, thus circum
scribing their rest very much. The enc
my have kept the day pretty well for them
but we have not ceased to worry righ
along There arrived last night thirty
thousand more troops from points up thu
river. Nothing less than bagging the who'll
kit of them would satisfy the commander
NV health is excellent"
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The Nomination of Col. Stone.

The Nomination of Col. Stone.
The Pocket City Ne,os of this week has
the following communication from Winnie
shiek county, understood by everybody
hereabouts to be from the pen of Capt.
Weiser, one Of the bravest and noblest OF
the galaxy of Iowa heroes, and staunch
Republican,:
WINNEsHIEK COUNTY, June 20.
Mr.. EDITOR IL see by late papers that
the Des Moines convention have, in their
wondrous wisdom, seen fit to declare to the
people of Iowa that w. NJ. Stone, formerly
Maj. of the 3D. 10. Unfit, is fit man to vote
for and elect, at the coming election, to the
position of Chief Magistrate of this State
AS soldier and former member of the
noble Third, protest; and feel safe iE
saying that my old comrades will join with
me now, and at the ballot box.
The soldiers of Iowa want no such man
at the helm Of State, especially while this
rebellion is being fought. He is known to
be man whose highest aim is office and
its emoluments, whose patriotism needs
scanning closely to see if ''posish" is not
nearer at heart than the welfare of the
country.
Furthermore, he is the man, who, on the
plains of Shiloh, waved white handkerchief
to the rebels, and disgracefully surrender.
ed himself up, instead Of standing by his
men. We want no such man for Governor
of Iowa. She has tried aud true men
quite as competent to conduct her affairs
as the second-rate Marshall county Cap.
| tain.
1t seems to me that northern Iowa is
either shamefully treated by the southern
portion Of the State or we were poorly rep.
resented in the convention, or such men
| would not be chosen to the eA cluson oil
men of talent and patriotism. have said
too much, Mr.. Ed, though have come fal
short Of giving full expression to my ute,
contempt for a ticket headed by such q
man as w. M. Stone, and will only ado
that "party" has not that sacredness about
it that can stay my hand from drawing 4
line as black as this mans principles across
his name in every ticket that comes within
my reach.
Yours, for the Union,
Iowa SOLDIER.
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FoR GovgRNoR. nomination OF
Col. Stone for the Office OF Governor Of the
Commonwealth Of Iowa, seems to be very
distasefal to the Republicans hereabouts.
Civilians and military men of that party
accuse Col. S. Of imbecility, cowardice, and
iacompetency, and it is intimsted that II .
good war Democrat is nominated, he will
be tTiumphantly elected.
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10y If you wish to feel contentcd keep

H you wish to feel contentcd keep
out Of debt.
If you wish to sustain good character
keep good company.
Ifyou want to be happy keep clear
conscience.
Ifyou want to succeed in the world
mind your own business.
Ifyou want to keep friends, don't be too
inqusitive.
Ifyou want to make money, be econom.
ical.
If you want to buy Clothing, Boots, and
Shoes, Hats, and Caps, and Gents Furnish.
ing goods, the cheapest and best, 60 to
Hammers!ough Bros, McGregor, Iowa,
North side of public square, sign of the
American Flag. $40
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

~ The confessions and experience Of q nervous
Young Man, published a warning and for the
especial benefit Of young men and those who suffer
with Nervous Debility, Loss of Memory. Premature
simple s,eans after being put to great expense and
inconv enience' through the of worthless medi-
cnes prescribed by learned Doctors. Single copies
may be had tfree) of the author, @. A. l. MBsRr,
Esq, Greenpcnt Long Island, by enclosing ad-
dressed envelope. Address CHARLES A. LAMBERT,
GRRRNPoINT, LONG ISLAND, New York.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

A CAUTIoN.-We have seen it stated that
the small pox has in several instances been
disseminated throughout the country by
means of postal currency which has been
handled by those who are afflicted by this
dreadful disease. As matter of caution
it will be well for all who have occasion te
handle this currency, to do it with precau
tim. not eafine fruit ar ntherwiso oxpnsine
themselves to the infection until they hav'
bathed their hanor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

SERVES HIN RIGnT.-We see it stated
that Stewart, the merchant prince of New
York, who had filled several mammoth
store-rooms with prints and run prices up
to m unheard Of price, has recently go,
stuck, badly. A contemporary says that in
one day he marked down shirtings and
sheetings from 40 to % cts. per yard. HI
can stand the loss, and we are glad that hii
Specializing greed has overreached itself.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

F- A counterfeit three dollar note Of
the Bank of Trenton, New Jersey has made
its appearance. Examination will detect it..
1t has green tint, the paper is thin, the
engraving poorly executed, and three fe-
males are represented in the center.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

DEMOCRATS, ArrESTIoN Tho Demo.
Gratis of McGregor are requested to meet
ct Mozart Hall on Wednesday evening
june oath. t & 4. aa
Important business will be transacted.
By order TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE.
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Iowa Republican Platform.

Iowa Republican Platform.
The Republican State Convention Of Iowa
adopted the following resolutions at the
Des Moines meeting:
We, Convention Of representatives Of
the loyal people Of the State of Iowa, as
sembled under the call of the Republican
organization of the State, as an expression
Of the views which shall govern our political
action, do declare:
l. That, when our fathers framed our
Constitution, and founded thereon Re-
publican form Of Government, they intend
ed TO, and did, grant to that Government
full power to sustain its national existence.
2. That, whenever the life Of the Repub
lie is endangered, either by invasion or re-
bellion, the Constitution justifies the use
of all necessary means known to civilized
warfare, in resisting invasion or supprcssing
rebellion.
3. That we fully and heartily indorse the
policy of the Administration, and we will
to the utmost continue to sustain the Gov
eminent in supprcssing the rebellion, and
to effect that object we pledge our fortunes
and our lives.
4. That the gratitude of free people is
due our soldiers in the field, both native
and foreign born, for that heroic valor by
which they have honored and sustained
the flag of our country, and we guarantee
to them continued encouragement and sup
port. .
5. That we have witnessed with pride
and admiration the bravery and hcroism
Of Iowa soldiers, and we recognize in their
brilliant career a history 70: the State of
Iowa second to that Of no other State in
the Union.
6. That we approve Of the action of the
General Assembly Of the State in enacting
law giving to our brave soldiers in the
field an opportunity to vote at our elections,
and we earnestly hope that no technically
may deprive them Of their right.
Z. That this Convention hereby tenders
to Hon. Samuel j. Kirkwood the cordial
thanks of the loyal people of Iowa for the
able, fearless and patriotic discharge Of
his duties during the two terms he has
held the Office of Governor of the State of
Iowa.
8. Finally, we declare for the preservation
of the Constitution, and that all questions
of party Of life and of property must be
subordinate thereto.
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~ The letters on our first page from
Captains Otis and Drips, arrived last week
too late for insertion. A second letter from
Capt. Drips will b found on this page.
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W The fall of Puebla is confirmed it
fell because the garrison were upon the
verge of starvation, and not because it
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az Another private gilt concert is pro.
jected in Chicago, and the tickets are going
of rapidly. We suppose such things are
lawful in Chicago.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

~ Scott Il Brother have just received
a large invoice of glass fruit jars; quarts,
] pints and ] gallons. Also stone and
earthen fruit jars with corks. All those
wishing such articles should bear in mind
this notice, and make their purchases
early. 347
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mitted to the great inconvenience as well as
expense Of interring at Prairie du Chen
and Farmersburg. The committee not
having had sufficient time to entirely salts
fy themselves in regard to several items
pertaining to their duty as such, asked for
further time which was granted and the
meeting adjourned three weeks.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

SUSPICIOUS New York Herald is
advocating the denomination Of Mr.. Lincoln
for another term. What's in the wind?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24
Business Offices.

Business Notices.
One Of the handsomest sites in McGre
gor is offered fer sale by Messrs. Odcll
Updegraff, agents. It comprises the De
berard property on Ann street directly op
positc the Baptist Church.
G. G. Cone has large quantity Of wire
for the new binders. OF course machine
is worthless without the wire to use with
it, and ton of the article can be had at the
sign of the Broad Axe, where also can be
found Blood's celebrated Scythe.
The summer months are the months for
malaria and we would advise our readers
that an ounce Of preventative is worth
more than pound Of cure. A card from
Dr. Andres states that the medical proper.
ties of Huntington's Dandelion and Wild
Cherry bitters, as examined by him, are
good. See notice.
See card of the Iowa House, Upper
Main street, McGregor, Daniel Sheehan
proprietor. We arc informed that Mr.. S.
keeps good house of entertainment.
We refer our readers to the commission
card Of West & Mortimer, Of Milwaukee,
new house, composed of men, however,
who have for years been engaged in the
produce and commission business in the
city Of bricks. Mr.. West, of this firm was
in town on Tuesday, on business, and fav-
orably impressed those of our dealers with
whom he became acquainted while here
The integrity and standing of this firm is
vouched for by as good men as can be found
in Milwaukee and Chicago and we turn
them over to the good graces of the
shippers and producers Of northern Iowa.
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Kerosene OIL.

TIME best place to get good Kerosene OIL and other
i articles usually kept in Drug Store, il At
MO)D Il BROS.
McGregol December ,22d. 1881. 27ltf
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Kite POaCMer

ElLAsTING POWDER and SAFETY FUSE, just
ID received, and for sale by
March Is. ls63n335 BENTON BROS. II co.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Iowa House.

Upper Main street, NcGregor, Iowa, Is now newly
fitted up for the entertainment of Farmers, with
rood stabliRg attached. DANIEL SIIEEHEN,
S49tf Proprietor.
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At cur Office alone cnl
purchasers examine the
re latiye merits of eacl
stitch, and be guarantees
ultimate and thor eugl
satisfaction by our Lrivi
lege Of exchanging foI
either style, it not SUITED
with their first choice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

9ubcrnatorial.
There seems now to be probability tina,
Gen. futile, formerly Col. of the I'd Iowa
the gallant hero of Fort Donelson, will be
put in nomination by the Union Democracy,
as candidate for gubernatorial honors. -
Gen. T. is man of unquestioned ability,
undaunted courage, energetic, and pruden.
tial; loyal to his country, and devoted
heart and soul to the restoration of the
Union and the overthrow of the rebels. -
Should he be nominated, there are very
many Republicans in this section of the
State who will not only vote but work for
his election.
The nomination of Gen. T. would also
go lar towards reconciling the antagonisms
now existing between the Republican and
Democratic parties, and, in the absence Of
Union party, tend greatly towards con-
solidation of the entire loyal sentiment of
the country upon platform unquestion.
ably loyal. That this is consummation
devoutly to be desired by the best friends
Of the unity Of these states, cannot be de
MED. Let US hope the approaching Demo
cratic convention will be wise enough t.
sec it. ...
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

A Sewing Machine tha'
will not embroider as wei
rs stitch Is not the one 10,
family use. Grover Il Ba
ker's celebrated Machine.
both stitch and embroidel
with equal facility.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-06-24

0NE TON OF No. 2 Annsaled Wire, just the size I
~ use with the g. ain Binders, for sale at the
4w349 BROAD AXE
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To the Public.

TIE wagons of the Central Express Company will
convey Bsggsge to and from the Cars and Boats al
reasonable charges. Leave di ecions ut the Office
opposite American Hot Ell and Mctlrcgor House. S41
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Call and examine our
Machines before purchas-
ing elsewhere. We manu-.
facturs q large variety of
styles Of each stitch, and
adapted to the require
ments Of families aud
manufactar of goods
where sewing is employ ed.
AUG. FRENCH, Ag't