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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
AN AFT ILLUsTRArIox.--Hon. .Jercm;a

AN APT INSTRUMENTATION. Jeremiah
S. Black, in late speech in Philadelphia,
said:
The people of Honduras live in country
where the land is several feet below the
level of ths sea. They protect themselves
against constant inundation by a large
earthwork, which they call dyke, extend.
ing all along the coast. What they are
most troubled with is large species Of
rat, which burrows under and makes holes
through the dyke. Now, a rat hole is not
very alarming thing in itself; but tho &C.
ton OF the water makes it larger every
moment. If it be neglected for a single
night, the rat hole widcns into a huge Gre
vase, the ocean goes pouring through it,
and the whole land is laid under water
So 1t is with the Constitution, which is our
dyke. II the smallest breach is made in
it, the ever tolling wave of arbitrary pow
err which is continually surging up against
it, will enlarge it, till all protection for our
rights is washed away. I tell you, gentle.
men, if you desire to save one remnant Of
your liberties, you must watch the rat holes
in your constitution.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
Dubuque County.

Dubuque County.
Dubuque is a copperhead county by
from 1000 to 800 majority, and as such
the target for vast amount of abolition
abuse. Yet she has not prisoner in her
Jail, not enough work in the petty law
line to keep one justice busy. Her poor
are looked after by judicious and hu-
name superintendent and afforded the re-.
lief they need while those who are totally
unable to help themselves are cared for at
the county poor house, a model institu.
ton. The Indebtedness of the county has
been steadily absorbed until now her war
rants command from 95 to 90 cents at the
brokers and are cashed half the year by the
Treasurer. She has the best public schools
and buildings Of any county in the State,
aad the best public works. Her streams
are all bridged in the most substantial man
ner, and her roads we'll worked. She is
model county, for her Board of Supervis.
ors is..composed Of ls democrats to ] aboli.
tionist.-Dubuqus Herald
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

ComPosition.
Some one who knows what he is talking
about, gets off the following good thing on
the art Of putting words together:
| Give the pith. the cream, the marrow
the essence, the fire. Press your thoughts
pack them, bring everything to a burning
scorching focus. Avoiding prefaces, cir.
cumlocutions; rush right into your subject
at once. Begin before you thing of it, and
keep dashing with all your might until
you are done. So, also, in preaching,
praying, exhorting, testifying: say what
you have to say-and stop, stop!
A tremendous thought may be packed
into small compassionate as solid as
cannon ball, and alike projectile, and cut
all down before it. Short articles are gen.
orally more effective, find more readers,
and are more widely copied than long ones.
Pack your thoughts closely together,
and though your article may be brief, it
will have more weight and will be more
likely to make an impression.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
Henry Clay.

Henry Clay.
| The differences Of opinion existing, at the
time, between Mr.. Clay and his political or
party opponents were not of a char
acter involving any doubts Of the pat.
riotism Of either division of partizan adhe
rents. Matters Of governmental policy
were discussed with an energy, ability,
and oft times acerbity, which later debates
fail to exhibit, but while the country has
long out.lived the rhetorical fancies of the
great kentuck,an, no one has forgotten,
(or ever wilD, the grand old patriotism and
love Of country which Harry of the West,
on all occasion exhibited. "In these degen-
crate days" as Homer, or some other man,
once wrote, men are found who rear up de-
family at the idea Of compromising difficult
ties between reasoning beings and to re
prove them just little, we take pleasure
in recommending for perusal to ministers,
editors, and pious politicians, the following
paragraph, extracted from CLAY of Ken
lucky, on the propriety, the humanity,
the noblencss of settling all difficulties ma.
tonal and personal, by manly exchange
of words rather than the savage exchange
of arrows, bullets and bayonets. What
kind of God do you pray to when you
ask him to visit your enemies with destruc
ton? Is the savage of Dakotah less wor.
thy Of respect than you? "Pray for your
enemies and those who despitefully use
YOU was once Christian standard incul-
cation but do you hear such sentiment
oft.repeated now? Are the men of the
North so Pharisaical, so proud, so elevated
in their own conceit as to suppose that no
good can come out of Nazereth"? Who
authorized you to Deal damnation round
the land"?
But read Henry Clay and learn modes,y
from reproof if yeu cannot from the innate
consciousness Of your own errors.
COMPROMISES" -"Thcre are persons who
are very wise in their own esteem, and who
will reject all compromises but that is no
reason why compromise should not be
attempted. | 60 for honorable compromise
when occasions call for it. Life itself is
but compromise, until the Great Destroyer
finally triumphs. All Legislation, all gov
ernment, all society, is formed upon the
principle Of mutual concession, politeness,
comfy, courtesy; upon these everything
is based. l bow to you to-day, because
you bow to ne. You are respectful to me,
because am respectful to you. Compro.
mise is peculiarly appropriate between the
members of Republic, as of one common
family. Compromises have this recommen-
dation, that if you concede anything, YOU
have something conceded to you in return.
Treaties are compromises made with foreign
powers. which is not case like this. Here,
if you concede any thing, it is to your own
brethren-to your own family. Let him
who elevates himself above humanity,
above its weaknesses, its imfirmi,ies, it's
wants, its necessities, say if he pleases, s.!
never will compromise" )" but let no one,
who is not above the iralties of our com-
:aon nature, disdain compromise.
HENRY CLAY.
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a Goop JokE.-A citizen of Jamaica.
l.. l., went to answer ring at the door, at
the request of his wife, when he found
nothing but basket. On removing the
cover beautiful little child appeared, some
five months old, The ladies screamed one
OF the lady visitors took up the baby, and
found a note pinned to it's dress which
charged the gentleman with being its father
and implored him to support it. A rich
scene ensued between the injured wife and
indignant husband, the latter denying all
knowledge of the little one and asserting
his innocence. The friends interfered, and
at last the wife was induced to forgive her
husband, though he stuck to to it like
Trojan that he had always been faithful
husband. Finally the lady told her hus.
band it was very strange he did not know
his own child, for it was their mutual of.
spring, which had been taken from the era.
die for the purpose Of playing the joke.
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The Iona Premium Grape Vine

TNHE Iona, Seeding brought out and named by
DR.. q. w. Grant, of Iona Island, near Peekskill,
N. y, is native variety of surpassing excellence
which now offer,-ONg to every new subscriber to
paper from this date onward. 1t is healthy and
vigorous grower, with thick foliage, and PERFECTLY
HARDY II flowers late, and rpens two weeks earlier
frosts Of the 1t fruits year earlier from
the eye than any other native variety. The bunch
The pulp is tender to the center with very few
aud small seeds. 1t is sweet, vinous and decided
muscat flavor With these qualities it must take
wine is not eaualled by any except. possibly, the
Delaware 1t does not decay, may be kept all winter,
adhering firmly to the bunch, and at length drying
tn raiyi
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

TREASURY NoTEs Nor LEGAL TENDER
We find the following paragraph in tie
New Haven (Conn.) Register:
"a rumor affirms that the Supreme
Court Of the United States have arrived at
q decision unfavorable to the legality of the
Treasury notes, but that, for prudential
reasons, it will not be made public just at
present"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

DIPrnERIA.-A lady of Port Huron, N.
T.. says the following is sure cure for
this terrible disease:
spanish flies, pound and mix with
Venice turpentine, spread it thin on soft
leather and apply to the throat-a blister
will raise and then the patient is safe.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

e~ Old Marin G-was never rep.r.
ded as paragon Of neatness; and it ''clean-
llness is next unto godliness," as st. Paul
asserts, it is to be feared that tho old lady
never attained to the latter state. Not only
was she anything but neat herself, but she
Showed q sovereign contempt for it in 9th
ers. Speaking Of neat people, ono day,
she remarked that her son Josiah was one
Of the most particular men in the world.
why" said she, "he threw away = whole
cup Of coffee, the other morning because il
had bedbug in itr'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

~ One Of the army boys sends the followin ne
hot piece of rhythm Universaliss need not read it,
HURLBUT ON THE HATCHIE.
Who is this coming, boys' who is this coming.
Whose march is so stealthy no fling or drumming!
'Tis cavalry force, sent to forage and foray,
They are now the hill, at old Metamora;
Bring up your bat tteries load with shell, and now
watch ye,
II those Yankees remain, they'll get Ill on the
Hatchie.
What is that coming, boys. What is that coming.
No noise is heard neither fling nor drumming!
Hark tits the cannons roar see the bayonets gleam
ing,
And the hilltop is crowded with infantry tseming
Forward there! Whtefcld, and Murray now watch ye
If those Yankees down, therell be HI on the
IIatchie.
Down come the ankees like an avalanche rushing
Onward their columns move, shifting and crushing!
The Butternuts fy-their bat 'ries are taken-
Their forces routed--their confidence shaken;
Onward THIRD iowa notang can match ye,
Let your battle-cry be Give them HI the Iatchie
Over the lIatchie the rebels are flying;
None stop for the dead the wounded or dy ying
Caissons abandoned--muskets are thrown away,
Each butternut seeks to escape from the fray;
sVillipigue shouts "Men, don't let them catch ye
For it's Hurbu til ats giving us HI on the IIatchie
Pc RI OLBY.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

shosld be in every family in the country. They
have several points of superiority all others
LIST. 1t is selfadjusting machine, wringing hand.
kerchiefs or bedquilts without any change in the
machine This is obtained by the use of solid rub
Der springs which superior to any metal springs
which are liable to rust and lose their elasticity.
I'd The frame Of the wrnger is made of wood
thus avoiding the danger Of injury to clothes from
iron rust to which they exposed in the iron ma
chimes, however we'll they may be galvanized.
Sd The indis-rubber Of which the rolls are made
is VULCAN MED, SO they do not soften by the use
OF hot water.
ith The mode of fastening the wriager to the
tub is most efficient, adapting itself to tubs OF ali
kinds, and without damage to them The same fast
ening can be used to apply extra pressure to the
rolls il required.
5th. 1t saves two-thirds Of the time usually spent
In wringing clothes. 1t the clothes from beius
torn by the ordinary process of wrnging.
9th. II Is adapted to hotel use as we'll as of pri-
vate families.
1th. 1t is not so liable to break as the iron ma
Chimes 1t an accident should happen, any mechanic
can repair 1t, but when machine breaks It il
q dead loss
ss- sell them at New York prices. A liberal
discount TO dealers.
49, Merchants in the country can buy ali
VIZ kinds OF Iron and Hardware to as good
advantage OF me as In Eastern markets.
Terms Oaahl
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
.aRMY HOSPITALS.

And million private families md is the only pcpu
lar medicine which has been specially exempted from
stamp tax by the United States Government the
ground of its having been adopta standard rem
edy by the medical profession.
These Biters delicious alike tohsense ofsmeli and
taste minstering to health throuih the medium of
well pleased palate giving bloom to the cheek OF the
invalid aud restoring broken health and declining
years, the vigOr and elasticity youth
Physicians, Clergymen, Druggts, Groeers, Hospita.
Stewards, and Travellers, are dsik volunteering test
monals in its praise
For sale by all first class Druggists, Grscers, Hotels
and Saloons. tA
At wholesale by
BENIGN BROS. & CO.,
374 AcGregor, Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
THE CONFESSIONS AND EIPERIENcE

THE CONFESSIONS AND EIPERlENCE
OF NERVOUS INVALID.
Published for the benefit and as caution to young
men, aud others who suffer from Nervous Debility,
Early Decay, and their kindred ailments--suppiying
the means OF self-curs BY one who has cured him.
self after being victim Of misplaced confidence IN
medical humbug and quackery. By enclosing post
paid directed envelope, single copies may be had
the author. NATHANIEL MAYFAIs, Esq BEDFORD
Kings county, New York. mlaiterSzSyA
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
For the N. I. TIMES.
THE MAID OF LONG AGO.
BY R 3 EvILo.

One night as I sat musing, dreaming,
On the days Of long ago,
OF chldhood's time, the sunny cline
OF existence here below,
Before my vision passed phantom,
OF Maid Of long agol
The garments OF the grave we're round her
As they were long, long ago,
Ant the hand oft had pressed
Still retained the rose placed
Ere 1t found q resting place
II the church-yard long ago.
As she passed she turned and beckoned
Playfully, as long ago;
h,stened to the summons answer
But something whispered "No!'
'Tis but the phantom of the loved ono
Cherished one, of long ago.
One sad look the spirit gave me,
One such saw long, long ago,
As 1t from my vision vanished
Leaving me in frantic anguish,
Broken hearted, Oh, the sadness.
The same felt long, long ago.
I awoke, the tears were flowing
From their founts, as long ago,
When the last sad look gave her
As they in the cold grave laid her,
But not alone, for with the dear one
Rests my love OF long ago!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
GROVER & BAKERS
CELEBRATED PREMIUM
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MAKING THE
Grover L Baker and Lock stitch.

We have lately intro
duced q New style Family
sewing Machine, making
the Shuttle Stitch, or
stitch alike on both sides,
arranged in the same style,
aud sold at the same pri-
ces as our Grover Il Baker
| stitch Machines.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20

~ "I'll take the shine out of you," a.
the eclipse said to the moon.
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6. ", W q ~ E =.

d E. N II I S T,
VXTOULD respectfully inform the public that he
Wv will continue the practice of Dentistry at the
old Office, four dosrs below Scott Bro, McGregor.
All work made by the late firm that Is not salts
factory, will make So / also wish to thank my
friends for the many favors have received and shall
continue to make uch efforts as will merit q kind
appreciation and continued patronage.
800 DR.. q. II. HUNT.
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McGre0or. September, Ia, 1868.

OF BOTH SEXE

OF BOTH SEXES.
4 REvERRND GENTLEMAN HAVING BEEN RESTORED
to health in few days, after undergoing all the usual
routine and irregular expensive modes of treatment
without success, considers 1t his sacred duty to COM
municate to his afflicted fellow the of
cures Hence, on the receipt Of an addressed en-
veope he will send (ree) copy OF the prescription
used. Direct to DR.. JOHN NJ. DAaNALL, 1S6 Fulton
street, Brooklyn, New York S33mlc
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-01-20
wYNKOOP,s HOLLAND PECTOR u.

Diseases Of the Throat, Chest and Pulmonary or.
gans are ever prevalent, insidious and dangerous.
The properties Of medicine to alleviate, cure and
uproot these complaints, must be Expectorant,
Anodyne and Inv igoratng, locseniDg the mucus Of
the throat and imparsiug to the entire system.
No discovery In medical science ever mastered this
class Of diseases like Dr. Wynkoops Iceland Pectoral
II il used With tn, most astonishing results In oil
Gases OF Bronchitis, Influenza, Wbooping Cough,
sDiptheria or Putrid Sore Throat, Asthma, Group.
Coughs, Colds Nervous Irritability, &c. The Rev.
J. ]. Potter certifies, "thst have used DR.. wyn-
koop's Pectora for several years myself and In my
huily. for severe Pulmonary Complaints, aad have
recommended it to many Others, and have never
seen Ice equal"
Rev. J. J. Potter, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Hundreds and thousands ofimportant testimonials
could be produced, showing Its remarkable cures
and that It mever fails.
1t is composed Of pure Iceland Moss, Balm o
0ilssd, Peruvian Balsom, Elecsmpane, Comfrey
Burdock, and other invaluable expectorant and tonic
taeHsdients. It is harmless, prompt and lastin z
Invads and sufferers cannot afford to neglect trial.
Every family should have it. It is remarkable for
Group Full descriptions recommendations and
directions accompany each bottle.
Sold In McGregor by Ii. +. Newell, Benton
Brothers Z Co. and by all principal Druggists.
Prepared by Dr.. R. d. Wynkoop, and sold by D:
8. Barnes 4 Co. New-York. ly35seow
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

McGregor, June IL, 1868.
a, the request OF Mr.. s. Huntington, have ex-
.rnined the formula for the preparation Of the DAN
dehon and Wild cherry Btters, and would state
that the medicinal agents are well known and In
common by the prefe That the Bitters are
possessed OF tonic and Alternative proportions, and
the com bnaton is we'll adapted to benefit hepatbic
arrangements when q stimutnt Is required. They
possess the properties Of tonic and terative, and
may be safely and advantsgeously used when q
stimulant Is advisable. y. ANDRoS M. u.
kcGregor September, IA, 1868.
Ma. 8. HuNrlNoroN--sir We, the undersigned,
busne,s men Of this city, having used your copying
Ink would state that We find it equally good If not
superior to any in the market, Arnold's Fluid not
1rcspted II writes we'll IL Of deep black color, and
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0. HULvsRsoN, Cashier state Bank.
ODBLL 4 UPpesRAFF.
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H. Il. NRwsLL.
o6ltf A. P. RICHARDSON, Times Ofhce.
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LYONS KATHAR1oN.

katharion is from the Greek word "Kathro,' or
"Kstharc" /" signifyng to clean, rejuvinate and re-
store. This article is what its signifies. For
preserving restoring and beautifyng the human hair
It IL tue most remarkable preparation in the world
II again owned and put up by the original propris
tor, and is now made with the care, skill and
attention which gave IL sale Of over one million
bottles per annum.
It is . most delightful Hair Dressing.
II eradicates scurf and dandruf.
It keeps the head cool and clean.
II makes the hair rich, soft and glossy.
II prevents the hair from falling OF and turning gray
Il r1tores hair upon bald heads.
Any lady or gentleman who values beautiful head
Of hair should use Lyons Kathairon. 1t is known
and used throughout the civiized wo1ld. Sold by
all respectable dealers.
DEMAS g. BARNES 4 CO., Propri.tors, N. Y.
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At our ofice alone can
purchasers examine the
relative merits of each
stitch, and be guaranteed
ultimate and thorough
satisfaction by our krivi.
lege Of exchanging fol
either style, ii not suited
with their first choice.
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JAMES WILEY q CO.,

Ksnnsdy's Hall, Opposite Western House. McGregor.
JAMES WILEY. CsSA) W. II. ABBOTT.
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tx Fairbanks


nave Justly world wide repu alton. 1t Il the only
Scale made which Is allowed as standard in courts
Of law. Every Scale is perfectly true and exact,
always indicating the just and honest weight The
stock Of Plantform Scales, Counter Scales, Hay
Scales, &c &c is full, aud parties desiring them
can have them delivered at McGregor at the same
price as in Chicago or Milwaukee, thus saving the
freight bv buying here.
So When Hay Scales Cattle Scales pur-
chased, will send man to put them up ready for
use.
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ROchdNIe Blankets,

From the millsll,,
We would most reap ctfully say to the citizens of
McGregor and vicinity, that they will find it to their
advantage to call and examine Stock before pur
chasing elsewhere
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Particular attention IL called to the OK cellent
goods for which am exclusive agent.
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\ Our No. Q Machine is
admirably adapted to the
wants OF ali manutactur-
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dulable and cheaper than
any other Shuttle Machine
IN use, and a great fayorite
wherever introduced.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-27
U. S. TAXES.
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
Annual Taxes for 1864.
u. S. TAXES.

THE attention Of taxpayers is hereby called the
TO the assessment of annual taxes
BY the sixth section OF the OF July J. 1862 IL is
made tn duty Of ali persons partnerships, firms
Citations, corporations made liable to any annual
duty license, or tax. before TIE inst Monday Of
hdyia each year, TO make list return TO the As
of the District where located of
amount of annual income the articles objects charged
with special tax and the business occupa cn liable
to pay any license. ...n
the day specified will be liable 10 be assessed by the As
SCISSOR according 10 the best Information which be can
obtain; and such the required add
fifty TO the amount of the items Of such list.
Every person WHO shall deliver to an Assessor any
false fraudulent list OF statement with inteLt to evade
the valuation ration required by law, is subject
TO fine OF five hundred dollars; AID in such the
list will be made out by the Assessor Assistant Assess
or and from the valuation and enumeration so made
there can be appeal
Payment Of the annual taxes, except those for
licenses, will not be demanded until the 30ih day Of
June.
The appropriate blanks which to make return, and
all necessary information, will be furnished by John
Stumph Assistant Assessor for the First Division 10
whom the sbou he delivered or the
first Monday in May, at his Office in New A Tabott's
Block, near the Post Office G - r4It.f
W. A. BRADSHAW
q. s. Assessor, 9th District
Indianapolis, Feb "a. 1864. feb24 ddwlm
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-27

~ The demand for General MoCLELLAS's
report Is something marvellous Members of
Congress are run down with orders and do not
know how to fill them. Asst political majority
will not consent TO print enough TO supply the de
mand, SHELDoS's publication OF il is already sure
OF very heavy sale. while newspapers all over
the country publishing IL in parts. Ia will be
more read than any ten books printed since the
war commenced. The attempt OF the Admin
istration papers to injure il has sgnaly failed -
IN. Y World