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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

SCARCITY OF FARM HANDs.-A reliable
and intelligent gentleman who has returned
from q recent visit to some of the northern
counties, informs US that the scarcity of
farm hands in that section exceeds all pre-
vous apprehensions in that particular. He
states that grown man at work in the
field is rare sight. The farm labor is
mostly being done by women and children.
He mentions one instance which came I'M
der his observation where there is not a
man to be found upon either one of four
farms adjoining each other. In one case
he saw girl some fourteen years of age
and brother younger, engaged in logging
Probably large share of the farm work in
the State this season will be done by women
and children. This is especially true, as
to sections Of the State occupied by farm
crs of moderate means. of course we may
anticipate considerable depreciation in
the quantity of State products for the year.
The coming draft of July will render this
state of things still worse. --NiIoaukee
NclCs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

New ADyERTIsEMENTs.-W our readers
please look them over. Sherwin, NOVEL;
& Pratt, Of Mil, arc before you in change
Of costume-one OF the best firms in
America. J. NJ. Sweet, Of Milwaukee, a
heavy and reliable Wool dealer, asks your
trade in the commission line. The Abbott
Brothers, corner Of Main and Third, Nc,
Gregor, have an elegant stock of Dry Goods
to which your attention is asked. All the
gentlemen about this store are as courteous
as men ought to be, and We know them
well enough to say that they sell goods
without mis-, stating or deceiving. Post
Master Benton's Letter List will Of course
be looked over. Mr. Licbhardt wants to
sell a large lot Of Grass and n0ac is the time
to buy and cut it.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

Successes CoNTINGENr-Up to the pres
ent time the routine Of the Counting Room
has been but little understood, or properly
appreciated. Ard why9 Because Our
young men rush into business without any
knowledge of the work that is before them,
and wholly unprepared to comprehend the
intricacies of the different business rela-
tons. A successful business man is not
the result Of chance. His success or failure
are secured by laws as certain as any that
govern the Universe, and the young man
never makes greater mistake than when
he imagines that this or that individual is
a man ofluck. No amount ofluck, if there
ever be such thing, will ever be sufficient
to amass fortune for the man who is ir :.
regular in his habits, and unsk illful in the
laws of trade. He must know how to act,
when to act, and have the disposition to
act. OF these requisites the first two can
only be acquired by course of thorough
and practical study. Such course, we
are happy to say, is offered at the Illinois
School Of Trade, Chicago; a course COM
bining, with the study ofprinciples, prac.
teal application of them in the transaction
Ct imaginary business, requiring of the
pupil an exercise of judgment precisely as
in actual business life. See advertisement.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

On WHAT A SUSPENSE Great indeed is
the suspense now existing in the whole
country in regard to the movements of our
Potomac army. So far it has been sue
cessful beyond our most sanguine expecta-
ti,ns. If it continues SO, but few hours
may elapse ere we hear the tidings, Grant
is in full possession of Richmond. In the
meantime confirmed report has reached
US that Hammerslough Brothers are still
alive and ready to supply the good people
of Nc iregor with neat custom work, nice
cloths, cassimercs, &C., at low prices.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

FROM THE 9th CAVALRY We have been
shown by Mrs. Drummoud Il letter from Major
d. dated Duvalls Bluff, Ark. May Goth, but
as our forms were about ready for press we
cannot publish much that we desired of it.
The Major writes that his battalion was the
only one which had arrived at the date of writ
ing, and one company Of the four was kept
constantly out on picket duty. Several false
alarms called out the battalion in line of bat
tie, and concerning the last of these he writes,
"But am almost glad that the alarm was
created, as it gave me an opportunity to see
how my men and officers would behave in case
ola fight. l am now entirely satisfied that We
have fighting material, and that can depend
on them when the hour of trial and danger
really comes. The promptness and alacrity
with which the whole battalion turned out
convinced me that it will fight. Quite num-
Der Of men who were too sick to be on duty,
rushed into the ranks when they thought there
was to be fight. There was not single
case of skulking, and could not detect any
signs of fear or trepidation. This is high
compliment to the 9th.-NcGreyor Neps.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

AGRIcuLTURAL.-Att the recent annual meet.
ing of the Clayton County Agricultural soci-
ETY.. the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President, ]. E. Corlett; Secretary, N. Ham
ilton; Treasurer, A. NJ. Cortis.
D.rectors-A. Griswod. Boardman; S. Muir
dock, Earnavillo; Jas. Gilbert, Read; =. Far
ley, Giard; l. Russell, Wagner; C. f. Hall,
and II. V. Mcneil, Farmersburs; J. Parker,
Monons; J Grinnell, Clayton.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

The Clayton County Sunday School
Association will hold its fourth semi annual
meeting at the Congregational Church in
the City of McGregor on Tuesday, the 2sth
day of June inst, at o'clock p. NJ, and
continue in session two days. Meeting OF
the children Cd day at 10 o'clock A. NJ.
w. L. CALKINS, Pres't.
G. S. c. ScoTr, Sec'y.
McGregor, June 9th, 1864.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

A CARp.-L. PEAVEY begs leave to in
form his friends and patrons that he will
improve the present few weeks Of quiet
time to visit the east for the double purpose
of recreation, and that he may acquire and
add to his business whatever improvements
and new discoveries he may find amongst
the artists of the eastern cities. His rooms,
therefore, will be closed for two or three
weeks
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

The Executive Committee of the Clayton
County Sanitary Fair Association met al
Elkader on the I'd day of June, inst, pur'
suant to adjournment. The Secretary be.
ing absent, A. Brown was appointed Sec.
retary pro tenn.
On motion, a Refreshment Committee for
each township in the County was appointed,
to consist of the following-named persons,
who are authorized to appoint two persons
each in their respective townships to act
with them as such Committee
Mendon-Mrs. Robert Grant,
Giard-Mrs. L. Bigelow,
Monona-Mrs. j. r. Upton,
Grand Medow-Mrs. P. G. Bailey
Marion-Mrs. Lars johnson,
Wagner-Mrs. Asaph Tuttle.
Farmersburgh-Mrs. Hartenbower,
Clayton-Mrs. j. G. jerome,
Garnavllo-Mrs j. o. Crosby,
Read Mrs. James Gilbert,
Boardman-Mrs. II. S. Granger,
ighland-Mrs j. Stebbins,
Sperry-Mrs Henry White,
Cox Creek-Mrs. George Peck,
Volga-Mrs. j. A. Cramer,
Jefferson-Mrs. II. Hunterman,
Buena Vista, Mrs. W. G. Stoddard,
Milvile-Mrs. VIM. Gilmore,
Mallory-Mrs. S. d. Peck,
Elk-Mrs Isaac Otis,
Lodomillo-Mrs. S. w. Chase,
Cass-Mrs. p. G. Dewey.
On motion, the Chairman was authorized
to appoint Committee, to consist Of as
many persons as he may think necessary
to arrange and sell the articles contrib
uted from this County at the Fair.
On motion, adjourned sine die.
BUEL KNAPP, Chairman.
A. BRowN, Secretary pro tenn.
June I'd, 1864.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

The New York Republican Convention
of the 25th of May, passed the following
resolution:
Resolved, That this convention, approx
ing the administration Of Abraham Lincoln,
recognizing his integrity and fabulous Of.
forts to suppress the rebellion which he
found in existence upon his inauguration,
hereby expresses its preference for his re-
nomination for the Office of President OF
the United States.
If it would not be "disloyal," we would
be pleased to say bully for the "fabulous.' u
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

A CARD.-The undersigned would hereby an
nounce to his friends and public in general that he
has established branchsof his Harness Business at
Harding, Iowa, with J. q. BEEDY, with whom will be
found at all times good assortment Of Goods in the
Harness Line at as low prices as times will allow any
prices of Harness Stock, also journeym as wages,
am compelled to advance the price Of Harness, &C.,
considerable from what they have been heretofore -,
but shall endeaver to make it tor the interest Of my
friends and the public to continue the patronage
with me as usual Thankful for past favors shall
hope for a continuance Of the same.
HS- Orders for any kind of Harness Goods, in
my line, left with Mr.. Beedy will be attended to
promptly, and sent to any point ordered.
WIN. KOSS.
McGregor, May II, 1864.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

JOHN DANIELS, Esq, recently Of Mil.
waukee, has opened Boot ard Shoe shop
in VIM. Schmidt's building, opposite A.
French's Jewclry Store, and is now pre-
pared to make all kinds Of custom work on
order, at the lowest prices. Repairing
done on the most reasonable terms. He
invites the patronage Of the citizens OF
Northern Iowa and feels sure that he can
give entire salts faction. 396t4
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

DEcoRAm.-A National Bank is estab.
lshed in our sister town. j. Ii. Easton is
President, S. W. Mattcson Cashier, A.
Howell, A. Bradish and c. L. Dickerman
Directors. The capital is $4,000. The
President called on us OIL Monday on his
way to Washington.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

The LAsr-We have more than twenty
items Of local interest in memoranda which
space and time forbid the elaboration of:
the foreman says the columns are now
over-run with matter and we are tired
enough to quiz. Read the outside carefully
and look out for "good paper" next
week.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
List Of Letters

DEMAlNING uncaimed in the Post Office, at
III McGregor, State Of Iowa, 7th day Of June,
1854.
To obtain any of these letters the applicant must
call for advertised letters give the date OF this list
and pay one cent for advertising.
''If not called for within month, they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office.
Stree Delivery of letters by carriers, at the residence
Of owners In cities aud large towns be secured
by observing the following rules:
o. Direct the letters plainly to the street and No.,
as well rs the post Office and state
'.2 Head letters with the writer's Post Office and
State street and number sign them plainly with full
name, and request that answers be din ected accord
ngly.
SO. Letters to strangers transient visitors in
town city, whose special address may be unknown,
should be marked in the lower left hand corner with
the wcrd Transient
81. Place the postage stamp on the upper right
hand corner and leave space between the stamp and
direction for post-narling without interfering with
the writing.
an. B-A request for the return of letter to the
writer, if unclaimed within 80 days or less. written
or printed with the writer's name post Office and
state. across the left hand end of the envelope, on
the face side, will be complied with the usual pre-
paid rate OF postage able when the letter is de-
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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
BY Telegraph to Times.

DAITlNORE, June I.
Convention in Theatre fitted up by City
Council-6oO delegates present, including
New Mexico and other remote territories
Morgan of N. Y. called Convention to
order. Dr. r. L. Breckenridge temporary
chairman. An eloquent speech and 8
cheers for "thc old war horse OF Ky"
The effort to force the rebs. across the
Chickahominy was defeated by strong re-
serve. The Herald says the fight Of Friday
was brief, bloody but brilliant victory for
the 9Th corps.
Sheridan has taken Bottoms Bridge.
Five pages Of Geographic matter are in
our hands at P. NJ. Severe fighting has
occurred, with great loss on both sides, the
Union troops holding an advanced position
though the battle is not decisive. The
decline in gold indicates favorable result
TO the Federal cause.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

GooD.-We learn that Capt. GEO. II.
OTIs, formerly a typo in this office, and
now Of its valued correspondents,) of the
I'd Wis, is now Major.
How are you, Major?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

Fremont has accepted the nomination on
condition Of Lincoln being nominated at the
Baltimore Convention.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
COMMERCIAL.

TIMEs OFFICE, June 7st, p. NJ.
Weather COOL river still falling, large boats only
go to Hastings, river freghts and passenger lists good,
emigration lively, and 81 by rail and land active.
The receipts since last issue orted by Capt
Hoffman, A 600 bushels of wheat, 1882 of oats,
1927 Of corn: total, $3.50 bushels Of grain.
Owing to the frmness in gold Cup to 90 "a on Mon
day., grain and most other things have advanced
materially; our streets fun of teams and our
stores of customers. We refer to Benton Bros. re-
port Ter prices
Milwaukee, June Z.
Wheat 1-2a1 cent lower. No. !, fresh receipts,
$3.50. Oats fra. Corn steady. Rye more inquiry.
Gold, buying, 99a9l,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08

A1- Notice.--Episcopal Service every Sunday
O'Clock P. NJ, at the German Presbyterian Church,
opposite the Brick School House. Rev. W. F. LLOYD
Dos
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
First National Bank of McGregor.


BANKABLE FUNDS.
On and after this date, May 23d, this Bank will
pay out Legal Tender Notes, National Currency and
the Notes Of the Branches of the State Bank of Iowa
only.
New York ard New England currency will be re-
ceived deposit and as ''current funds" until June
LIST, 1864 and after that date at IL OIL per cent.
discount.
IfuLvERsoN, Cashier.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
McGregor Western Railway.

McGregOr Western Railway.
On and after Monday, May 23d, 1864, Trains will
leave and arrive as follows:
TRAINS LEAVE.
North McGregor, 1850 A. NJ. Il 4 p. NJ.
Luana, 6:45 A. N. Il p. NJ.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
North McCregor, s:45 A. M. & 3 p. NJ.
Luana, 1880 p. NJ. & 8 p. NJ.
Milwaukee g. Pr. lu CHEN Railway.
Trains Depart.
Mail and Day Express Passenger. $3.50 A. NJ.
Night and Express Passenger. .......... 3:50P. NJ.
Trains Arrlre.
Mail and Day Express Passenger $3.50 p. NJ.
Night and Express Passenger, ...... 9:40 A. NJ
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Grass for Safe!
There is fine show OF GOOD GRASS on my bot
tom-lands around Yeltew River, which I will ell
very cheap. Apply in time with
J. +. LTEBHARDT,
lw399 Opposite Meg regor House.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-06-08
TO THE
DRY GOODS TRADE I

The recent additions to the Tariff and
the advance in Gold have materially
strengthened prices in all markets, but wc
shall continue to offer the most manifest
inducements in competition with the trade.
Our Retail Department paying the entire
expenses of our business, we propose to.
job goods to CASH BUYERS at closer
margin than any House in the West, i'm
order to extend our trade and influence.
Our Stock is full and complete in every
Department.
W Call on US.
The daily Chattanooga rebel. [volume] (Griffin, Ga.) 1864-1865, 1864-07-04

Gsy. Pillows FIGHT AT LAFAYETTE, Ca
The accounts of this affair furnished to the Selma
papers would seem now to have exaggerated our
lgs They may have come from parties who LEFT
the place badly frightened that they saw double
and treble, and imagined the termination of the
attack 70 be much more unfayorabls than it really
was.
The Yankees, as ~ discover from the Chltta-
nooga Gazette and they arc prone to magnify in
their own favor state loss at less than half
of what we published on Wednesday from Couled-
crate sources Doubtless in few days, we shall
have full and correct report from Gen. Pillow
himself, whom -e regret did not fully succeed in
his first undertskingin Shermsns rear. We have
deeply sympathised with him and hope yet that he
may give additional proofs Of his fighting quail
ties anj be rewarded with success.
Montgomery Ado
The daily Chattanooga rebel. [volume] (Griffin, Ga.) 1864-1865, 1864-07-04
Lntest frnm Petersburg.

RALEIGH, n. c., July 2.--Tho Confederate
published the following letter in an extra to-day
CASTOR N. c., July dear Sir reached
here to-day after two days and half journey from
Petersburg.
l think the railroad to Petersburg will not be re-
paired for month.
An the fighting for several days past has been
on the railroad near Boams station, we having
the advantage. There was heavy firing thero yes
tcriay.
The city cannot be taken by Grant All are
! confident Of our ability to hold the place.
The enemy continue to shell the city every day.
Some houses have been badly damaged, but there
have been but few persons killed.
The enemy's losses since the fight commenced
are thought to be 10000. Our loss is estimated at
| 900.
Generals Hampton, William II. f. Lee and
Chambiiss met the Yankee raiders under Generals
Wilson and Spear, and killed, wounded and cap
mred 1900 Of them. They also captured 1900
horses, fifteen pieces of artillery, a1d all their
wagon train, with their baggage and ammunition.
This happened on Wednesday and Thursday,
near Stony creek. They also captured 400 negroes.
| This is said by soldiers to be the most complete
rout that ever was seen.
WILMINGTON, July 2nd.-Tho journal has re-
cciycd Richmond papers of the goth.
No news Of interest
Petersburg, June 2Sth.-Situation unchanged.
There has been the usual cannonading and picket
firing along our lines The two armies a. some
points are not over two hundred yards apart. Our
troops are in excellent spirits, and are much re-
freshed by the rain and cool weather. which is al
so quite favorable to wounded.
1t is reported that Burnside's corps has gone to
Washington.
A yankee lieutenant, captured on Tuesday, says
Grant is going to tear Petersburg to peceI with
shot and shell in a day or two.
Gold was quoted in New York at 244, closing at
2l3s. 6
A private letter from Petersburg the 2Sth says,
the enemy continued to shell the city day and
night No damage of Importance.
Northern News.
ATLANTA, July 2ud-The Louisville journal Of
the 26th is received. Its news is mostly anticpa-
ted
Guerrilla operations continue in Western Ken
lucky.
A fight with the Federal troops occurred near
uuontown Another party demanded the suTen-
der Of greensboro but retired after occupying Clo-
yer Port and Hawsville.
The six months men of Greensboro, have been
dsbanded by the State authorities for reasons I'M
known.
The Washington States of the oath says Grants
works command Petersburg and the Rail Road
through Petersburg and stop all communication be.
tween Richmond and the South. So long as Grant
elects he can hold the enemy by the throat and
move South with twenty days radons. Lee must
follow, or risk a heavy engagement unfortifsd
ground.
The daily Chattanooga rebel. [volume] (Griffin, Ga.) 1864-1865, 1864-07-04
General orders No. p.

HEADQUARTERS DIsTRCT OF NASHVILLE,
Nashville Tenn, June -, 1851
It's 90 common for gucrrillas to commit murders,
ami steal and destroy property in this District in
neighborhoods in which their friends and sympa-
thgers reside and by whom they are concealed, and
as it is believed aided. in the commissioner these
crimes, that extraordinary measures are mdispen-
bly, necessary to protect tho l0w-obidmg and inof
fensive citizens from pIllagc and murder.
It's therefore ordered, that in ev ry instance in
which guerras shall rob ormurder loyal citizen an
assessment will be made upon and collected from
the rebel sympathi7ers in the neghborhood Of the
oiense In the case of robbery, oitheumount taken,
and in case ofmnrder Of such an amount for the
use Of the murdered mans family as uay be
thought just and right. And when a neighbor-
hood shall become notorious for such robb2rics and
murders the rebel sympathi2ors therein, whose
friends and relatives commit these crimes, will be
sent South beyond the Federal lines, to remain du-
ring the war.
This order will be rigdy and promptly culorc.
ed To that end, all thefts, robberies and murders
will be at once reported to these Headquarters
BY the military authorities of the District, with all
the facts involved, whercupon the necessary orders
will be issued from these Headquarters
By command e Maj. Gen Rousseau.
B. H. POLK
Major and A. T. d.
The daily Chattanooga rebel. [volume] (Griffin, Ga.) 1864-1865, 1864-07-04
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4 CARD.
IL TuR FIELD, NEAR KENNEsAw MouyTAIN GA.
Junp 90 1856,

IL THE FIELD, NEAR kENNEsAw MOUNTAIN, GA.
june -'' LOO"
FELLow-CT' "'-on the 0'0 OIL apr" I'D re-
Spouse TO Iuo' '"'s' ""'n''' "' '"' '.''.'.
OF the Army oil c""os'''' '','1'", "' '"' '''"
CongresslohM plstrc" "s'ccu /" O''"'"' ''"
~ tbe HIM David NJ Currip.
sinos that time have received numerous letters
,.,,,rir ma or fine hearty concurrence with which
,so s,goestion Of INV name has met in Forests
ooysIr, "a also omopo the rcr,rcc citizens of thc
ai,,,;ot nav within tbe limos or fine Conroderlcv.
these assurances satisfy me that lam the choice
n ,nsioritv or ,bc voters of tine district, and !
bovc thcrcroro no hesitation in presenting myself
hoc,ro ,ho yotors or fine cptiro State. upop whom
nel,,, If Cororsss doyoIvcs fine choice ms a can.
didoto ot ,bo ooction to he held ON fine eighteenth
Of Ar,r.t
Asyot Can Tobn l. n snccd is fine only caudi-
data c.uoy. citi,.r, who is oricoIIv announced
,,oin,t ma ro,,ov-ci ti,eps. since the 9th Of
Ali 1ssl bovo boor. constantly IN fine field. 1
La,ohad 90, limo 90 ms, ,yort,,, comnotitor has
LaJ,on,,v ,,,or,, ,o,, and cvort ,,,osc Influences
&C., -, ,ro ,roooyy or .o, II
5,,o, u,rli, c,vor NOR do ovnoct IN have time
- al n,,'d,,, - o,ootioo 10 comnctc
,-;,L -, ..,i,,o ,orso,or oo,rt, 70 sccpro NV
-. -. NH mn, command and oven
,bo,,,5 T ,,i,l, todoso tho inovoroble and proper
der that he be present here, precIudos me from
competing with Gen. Sneed in the details Of per