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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-16
Anythings.

Jasmin, the barber-poet of France died
recently. He once was awarded 5000
francs for greatness in poetry. The comb
with which he cusled the hair of French
aristocrats is preserved in the Academy of
Sciences. 81 young lady qualified only TO
sing, recently went to one of the soldier
hospitals and gave great aid by her voice
to the suffering boys in blue. If the voice
of lovely woman cannot restore life, at
can most +" ."In picking vegetables of
any kind Except krauO for the soldiers,
don't fail to put in a quantum of horse
radish." May we be allowed to say this
is specific for caralry diseases p. ut
is rumorcd that Mrs. John Brown in pass.
ing through Missouri with her family was
pursued by guerrllas and all butchercd."
If We are not mistaken Mrs. j. b., son,
daughter-in.law and family are located on
farm in North Iowa. Does anybody
know |? The name of Brown has become
classical and it is proper that the latter day
apostle of Freedom should be honored by
a close inquiry into the situation of all
the descendants. So much good has re,
suited from the efforts of "Ossawatomie"
that it is mete the blood should be honored
and the genealogy preserved. The Tub.
une of N. Y, in speaking of Miss Anna
Dickinson, the celebrated oratress of the
Republican party says, "Miss Dickinson,
above all other women in the political arena,
is reported to be quick in conception and
easy in delivery p If the Tribune were
not the organ of morality and loyalty it
would alarm us to see this reference to the
amiable and virtuous young lady The
Rep. journals say "sherc was not Nation
al Flag shown at the Chicago Democratic
Ampletheater The whole building was
decorated with the Constitutional emblem
Mr.. Linca|n's son Robert is eligible
to the Amy; Out he does not feel inclined
to carry out his daddy's policy. Perhaps
he will manage the passenger department
of the $4,000 car recently fitted up for
the exclusive use OF the President and his
jocular friends #.AuE "A
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People.

| Physognomists tell us that when the facial
outline of the human subject resembles
that Of any one Of the lower animals, the
disposition and instincts of the man will be
akin to those Of the brute. We subscribe
to this theory to certain extent, for il
cannot be denied that there are members
Of the human family who look like beasts,
and are as heastly as they look. The ha.
6itual sot, for instance, invariably has a
swinish eye-and what is he but a two
legged wallowcr in the mire? The Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher has been described,
by one of his lady admirers, as having the
full face Of the lion and the profile Of the
sheep; but whether or not the lion and the
lamb hold cheek. by ,jowl communion with
each other in the mental and moral organ
ization of that eminent divine, is more than
we can say. Indubitably we have seen
persons whose aspect was snaky--so much
so, that it would scarcely have surprised
US to see them put out their tongues and
hiss; and who does not know that social
reptiiia, as dangerous as chunk heads and
anacondas, are sometimes encountered in
the various walks of life. Beware of them
all-of the elegantly attired constructor,
who would squeeze your last dollar out of
you, and deyour your substance without
mercy, if he could entrap you in his coils;
of the snake in the grass, of lowiy mein
but with jaws full Of venom, that tracks
you in secret in your private haunts; and,
though last, not least dangerous, of the
pretty cockatrice, with fascinating eyes,
that creeps into your bosom only to lance
you to the heart. There are great many
species of snaky people, and it requires no
small degree of care, caution, and sagacity,
to escape their wiles. Steer clear Of them
if you can; but if they will make up to
you in society, or lie in wait for you in the
by:ways of life, or try to ''charn" you to
your destinations; treat them as reptiles
should be treat, d-spurn them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-16

MENDoN TOWNSHIP Election on
Tuesday last, passed off pleasantly. II
rained like blazes and extra ardor was kept
cool. The average Democratic majority
was 1870. Mcclellan 1l9 ahead, and wool.
lscroft l40. The poll was nearly zoe
Woollscroft beat little Mac. several votes
but mas much as old Abe is so much
ahead Of McC. we hope "David" will moi
grow proud, when meeting the warm
friends he has in the Narrow City.
P. s. IF our figures are wrong, it is
because some one mis-informed US. Tht
elect are NJ. O'Brion Superuisor F. M
Hammer, Clerk. d. Baugh and /. G
Hoxsie Justices. B. Strouse, NJ. Meighan
and Geo. McLaury. Trustees. I. w. Wood
Corp. Assessor.. Andy Teets, Townshif
assessor. w. Mcnamara, D. Woolliscrof
and Solamon Scott, Road Supervisors fo
districts Nos. /, 2 and 8 respectively.
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AN INTERESTING Book, Free TO EVERYBODY
-Messrs. Bennett Peters IL Co., of Chicago,
have published a most interesting Almanac for
1865, which can be had gratis, from any
druggist in the country. The title reads
Bennett Peters Il Co 3 Almanac, free to all
containing a complete list of the U. S. Tax
and Tariff Laws, all alphabetically arranged
An Almanac for 1865. Post Office rates, and
valuable suggestions to correspondents. A table
of the value of Currency, when Gold is at
certain premiums. A table of the premium on
Gold each day in 1862, '63 and "a; and much
other valuable Information" Our readers
should not fail 70 procure copy of this work
If your druggist is not supplied, have him
order them, or write to b. p. & Co, and it will
be sent by mail. 35 M&
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List or Letters

,DEMAINING unclaimed in the Post once. 1t Ne,
IL Oregon, State of Iowa, 18th day OF Nov, le64,
$50 obtain any of these letters, the applicant must
call for advertised letters give the date Of this list
pay one cent for advertising. SO
I called for within one TsRth, they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Once. y -ar1s. sgs
"Free Delivery of letters by carriers At the residence
of owner cities large towns may be secured hy
olser wing the following rules: raA a..,.5,
81 Direct the letters plainly to the street and No
as well as the post Office and State. IA.
So Head letters with tho writer's Post once ana
State aud NUMBER sign them plainly With their
nae request that be directed accordingly
49, Letters to strangers ransctcnt xisttors -
town city, whose special address may be unknown,
should he marked in the lower lcthand corner, with
the word Transient T@ Rs.ats
~ Place the postage stamp on the upper righthand
corner and space between the stamp and drec-
ton for pos.making without interfering with tie
writing. 3fETs tEs5s zlE .tagg9a
an IA request for the rcturn Of . letter = ~
writer II unclaimed within 30 days cas, Mttte4 g.
printed with tho wrters naEns, post once, 40 beete
across the efhand end of the envelop On the tAee go
vii complied with at the usual prepaid Soss - !t-
age payable when the letter delivered - NE
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Gov. Lewis Of Wisconsin in his Thanks.
giving Proclamation, after speaking Of our
last annual trials says:
For the many tokens of Divine favor, the
many blessings they have been permitted
to enjoy, the people Of Wisconsin have
great reason to be thankful.
II anybody can tell where the "bless-
ings'' are enjoyed we will be obliged. An
old priest, during Lent, when the table was
nearly empty, was asked by the host to
call for blessing. Looking at the bare
ness Of the board he quickly said: "Not
for the like Of this I" n~ az ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-16

TIE New STATE OF NEvADA.-The State
is called Nevada" from the old Spanish
nomenclature, that word signifying
Snowy" from the word "nieve," which
means snow, in the Castilian language.
The Territory was organized on the ID
Of March, 1851. The capitol, now the
chief city Of the State, is Carson City
The whole estimated area Of the country
embraced in the new State is SO, 500 square
miles, and in 1863 its white population was
put down at $4,000.
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A NEW lot Of Beavers, Cloths, Casse
meres, opened at Hammerslough Bros.
Their stock of oyercoats and clothing in
general, is complete. A full line Of ladies
cloaks and Mantillows dress goods, and
Domestic. Dry goods of all descriptions,
offered at low figures, at Hammerslough
& Bros. l0l Main street.
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NEWSPAPER alterations are not interest
ing to the public. Charley Med. is one Of
the greatest printers known in the west, and
we concede it. Our Job Office is filled with
work; continual growl at US from the
Nesos Office only convinces US that there is
more leisure than aoork over that way. We
all know how premiums are got at fairs.
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Political.

Political.
We do not write disappointedly of the
election Of Tuesday the sth. On the con-
trary, our last issue conceded the reelection
of Lincoln-a fact which any one could
predict after the elections Of October and
the evidence then elected Of an intention
to make the sword the supreme arbiter in
the canvass. Though we regret the result,
We have no complaints to make against this
expression of the public will. 1t was
always our opinion that a people have the
right to make their own government, and
bad though it be. if made by themselves
il i good enough for them. Santa Anna
was perhaps as faithful, or as correct rep
resentative Of the halfrobber, haifaristo.
cratic, half slave, half Independent breeds
which make up Mexico, as any man of
their nation. His popularity for series Of
years is proof that they admired him and
that he properly typified their true charac-
ter. The present form Of Government in
that changeable country, is not suited to
Mexican character because it was not made
BY the Mexican people. France--the
United States being too busy at home to
prevent-by the aid Of foreign despots and
few native Hidalgos, too cowardly to fight
and too rich in lands and minerals to run
away, botched up an Empire and sent a
second rate scion Of Austrian royalty to
rule the country. We do not believe this
will last, because it has not the consent Of
the peopie, and all experience has proved
that such forced settlements of public
opinion will soon explode and popular
rights will resume their sway.
The French tried Monarchy; then an
Empire; then a Republic; and finally gave
way to the re.establishmeat Of an Empire
under the present able head of that govern.
ment. This, in our opinion, suits that PEG.
pie best. The French character is too ex.
plosive to be trusted with the discussion Of
political subjects, and hence they return te
the metes and bounds prescribed by bayo
nets and official censors. The English arr
more phlegmatc; more jealous Of individua
rights; less explosive or go. off-able thar
their across the-straits Of. Dover neighbors
and hence they tie up the hands of thei,
rulers BY the strongest Of written laws
and most Of those, who, in the past, have
infringed these laws, have forfeited theil
heads OF crowns as penalty for invading
tho security Of the subject. The Spaniard,
ere brigandish, monarchical and fanatical
and al time proves that no Government
except their concentration Of pomposit,
and soieotfy would suit them. Well, 8,
on through the governments Of Europe
We have neither space, time, nor wish t
amp6iy Grtber. The student Of H;stor.
wa-6Dd the review Of Europe interesting
md the reader Of modern times will Sc
the truth Of our remarks in the presen
position of the trans atlantic governments.
Let us look 1t the United States an
view the current of events. At the clos
ofths Revolution, General, in the perso
ofsthe Great Washington, was the embod
mS0t Of popular feeling Natural too-an
he WAS elected. Next came Adams, NOR
stsessmanlike in reputation and the embed
mcnt Of civil polity. After an administratio
lavoring ideas Of semi aristocratic Q
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In THE present high prices Of kerosene
lamp wicks, people can make better wick
than they buy, by taking cotton flannel, OF
which all have pieces, and folding it up
three thicknesses, just wide enough to go
into tho tube. and catching the edge with
coarse stitches. The wick will burn well
and can always easily be rolled up and
down.
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Several Farms to Dispose Of

sS- ON TERMS TO SUIT INDUSTRIOUS MEN.-8&
property is Of the best quality, and TALK can't buy g
Besides this do not want neighbOrhOOd spoile4
by the admission of idle and scheming adyentuFerrs
an unmst,kable look of industry and entsr
you can almost make your own bargains ."' 10
~ =. rasADOUI.
Frankville, Nov. 14th, 1854. 4wA22
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THE OUTSIDE BLANCHE. %. Ways of
Wild Fowl. =. Shooting d Monkey.
Vagaries Of an Aristocrat. IAN Ossiied
man. IA Boa Constructor Miscella-
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COMMERCIAL.
TIMES OFFICE, Tuesday. Nov. ls--4 ,

TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, Nov. 15-4 p. n.
Snow OF considerable depth on Wednesday night
Bad roads, Receipts Of produce, light River "conva-
lescent" Winter seems approaching Boats, except
the Ferry, tied up till the robins come. Gold to-day
246 in n Y Wheat in Mil. LIS because of the cloes
Of navigation. See Benton Bros 4 Co.'S report for
McGregor prices w. D. Townsend, Liquor dealer, re-
ports Com. Whisky at LIS. B. and MonoDgahsla $50.
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In TowN.-JoE v. BAuGE Of the Sioux
City journal, arrived in town yesterday.
He has sold out his "ranche" at Sioux, and
is again "loosc." - Council Bluffs Monpa.
rel.
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Elections.
ALL THE STATES except Delaware
(big thing!) New Jersey and Kentucky
have reported Lincoln majorities. N. Y,
Pa and Wis. light; the others very
heavy.
Next week re can report fully.
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| We are to have the most sumptuous
"gay season" ever known in Gotham it is
rumored. Why not? The wheels of the
treasury presses have been newly creased
and are reported to be under full head of
steam, and turning out the greenbacks
voluminously. Who cares for war? Can't
we buy warriors in the soldiers market for
$500 piece, and what's that, when the
manufacture of promises to pay is just as
easy as lying? With Lincoln reelected
and gold up to 400 or so, in view of the
brilliant future which that blessed event
would foreshadow, so be it. Why borrow
trouble? Sufficient sand somewhat more
than sufficient---for the day is evil thereof.
Let us say with Sardanapalus? "Eat
drink, and be merry, all the rest is not
worth tillip"
men Of prudence and foresight. we believe
some people call them who gamble about
the rapidly increasing national debt, and
the corresponding increase of taxation.
Let us put cotton in our ears and refuse to
listen to them. If everything does go
financially speaking-to eternal, smash,
what of it?' Are not California, Oregon,
Nebraska, and Kansas fun of raw wealth,
that we can pick up and coin whenever
the kite'fiying system Of finance breaks
down? Moreover, are not Pennsylvania
and many portions Of this state full Of oil
! absolutely saturated with petroleum worth
over dollar a gallon? IIo? no? 'our re-
sources are inexhaustble. If the worst
comes to the worst, and we have to repudi-
ate, we can make all right again with the
assistance Of shovels and pumps!
On with the dance, then, and take no
thought as to the payment Of the piper
Fashionable society. fresh from the sea side
and the spas, take your fill Of pleasure.
Outflash the woods, fair ladies, in the
splendor of your autumn guisc. Sons and
heirs Of specializing Midases, enjoy the
golden Tor rather paper age while it last
Fios la bogatelle. - Sunday Times.
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ID / H ID :

At the house of her son-inlaw David Dorm Of Trsde.
ricksburg, Chickasaw Co.. Iowa, Monday, Nov. It'll,
Mrs. ANN ROBINSON, aged n years. s,1s,s'
The deceased born at Grand Isle, Vermont in the
year 1887 and therefore the age Of the Articles of
Confederation -or first Constitution. She was the
mother Of Mrs. Hooper Warren Of Springfield Iowa.
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|
We are in, receipt of q three. column
(wide) quarto, published at "Rendezvous
of Distribution, recently Convalescent
Camp, Va" by Thos. B. Cooper and
Amy NJ. Bradley, the latter being the Pro-
prietor. The paper is called The Soldiers
Journal and, as its name implies, it is
filled with matter of interest to the soldier
and his relatives and with well written
miscellany.
We find in the Journal, an extract
from an exceedingly well written Ad-
dress, delivered, with the presentation Of
rich gold ring, (masonic) donated Eve
don't like the word, but just now use it for
want of better), by the brothers" Of
Capt. r. p. Crawford, A. A. 6. of that
camp. The presentation took place at the
residence Of Mr.. Brainerd, Chief Clerk of
Lieut.. Stewards Division. Capt. Braincrd,
as we call our friend "WuL"-whilom a
valued correspondent Of this paper, but
now married and busy enough in War and
domestic matters to preclude the possibility
Of dropping US an occasional line deliver
ed the address, and if it was not POLITICALLY
brilliant throughout, "WILL" didn't do his
best. We give an extract. The Captains
response is a model Of brevity and good
sense. Such modest recognition of the
favor proves to us that he is socially gen.
tleman, militarily soldier; braggart
would have used up an hour in self lauaa
ton: @@r@a ~
"Capt Crawford, Tokens representing
Trust, Respect, Love and Fidelity, are ever
beautiful in principle and fragrant in mem.
Dry. The heart that prompts the gift, and
the hand that in honor accepts, are alike
in tune with the highest of the human
heart. Since the foundation base of clvli
cation was laid; aye, from the earliest re-
cords of mankind, through all ages, and
all castles, we find numberless records OF
just such ceremonies as the present one
And how appropriate then, that, banded
together in the grandest cause that ever
stirred the slumbering elements Of mans
heroism, striving for that point, and that
only, from which, looking back over the
graves of the noble slain, we find in our
conduct nought but integrity and devotion,
say how mete that as members of one
faith and citizens of one nationality, we
should tender to you a token, alike glori
Gus in its remarkable associations, as en-
blcmatic Of that confidence we repose in
you as an officer and an elder brother"
To which the Captain replied in sub
stance:
"This is most truly surprise. Ny
emotions of pleasure, enhanced by the
knowledge of the spirit in which know
this beautiful token to be presented. tinged
by the surprise experience, precludes a
suitable response. can but express my
gratitude"
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10 ASCERTAIN the weight of a horse
put your toe under thu animals foot.
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STR.A TED :!

LNROM the Subscriber living six miles from Mcregor
l. near the Pleasant Ridge road one Two Year old
light Chestnut Sorrel Mare Colt with star In the
head, and year old mare colt between bay and
light brown-half the name resting side and
the other half a the other side of the neck having no
other marks. - -
Any person giving such information Is viii lead to
the recovery OF said Colts will be literally rewarded for
his trouble. 3w422 JOHN EKIPWORTH.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
UNION HOUSE

Main Street. Mctircgor lows. This house l. centrally
located well fitted up with good barns and all the con-
venences necessary and the propretsr win spare No
pains to make it always pleasant home for the travel
ing public. ALEX MCKENZIE, Propristse,
422 Successor to Rowland Jones,
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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN.-By the kindness oil
Capt IRA BIsBEE, Of the Ferry steame,
Alamakss, We found our way on Saturday
to Upper Town" Of Pr. du Chen; met
the always goodnatured Gen. Lawler who
suggested we had SCENE over" to enjoy
the air of the Democratic county of Craw.
ford; saw G. L. Scott the amiable ticket
Agent on both sides Of the river, who, by
the way is now a resident boarder at the
MoNDELL HOUSE, travelled up to the Cour-
Ter office and had pleasant chat with the
senior MERRILL, the oldest and one of the
best Wisconsin printers-"Bill" was out
in Allamakee county on hunting expedi-
ton for deer or dear, we did not learn
which; saw several valued acquaintances
whose names we omit on account of their
innate retiracy Of disposition; came back
to the river with DR.. DENTIST Hunt who
makes weekly Saturday visits to that city,
found tie diamond 10" steamer at the
wharf-"Jo" being aboard and in as pleas
ant humor as could be expected in Dem.
ocrat; Joined shortly after by John Conger
and Walter B. Hunt, Esq, introduced to
Clerk CowLEs of the boat and insisted to
&C., &C., &C., by means of key that led
to room celebrated for the inspirting ma.
ture Of its contents; heard 40" express a
6ac;ro that hsc Rnaf conld horo ono .noro
month Of business on the Upper River this
winter and then we left for the Ferry
Landing, reaching the Iowa shore in good
order.
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APPLEs.--our town is full Of Apples,
and in considering the depreciation of pa
per money, The price is not high. We ad-
wise every one to lay in supply as soon as
possible. We cellared our winters stock
week before last, when barrel of very
fine Ohio beauties came to our address,
marked "care of H. Rublc, via Under
ground R. R. from Pr. du Chen" We
got 'em, and VIC are happy. II Tom Will
liams ever shears telr' of our abusing him
hereafter politically or otherwise we will 60
all the way to Massllon to apologize, pro.
pided always that he will not use sharp
sticks at our politics, in his business or
social correspondence with Ruble.
Mr.. Williams is the Chief Clerk of the
great Agricultural Machine depot Of Russell
& Co. Mr.. Ruble is agent for the North
west and particularly for this region
Thomas here is our eY.
A PEN.-One of the Editors Of this pa.
per is in receipt of complimentary" pen
of mammoth size and most excellent point.
1t is composed of silver or amalgam stock,
whitish in color, and Of gold in the front
part, with diamond point Of course. This
new style Of pen wears the imprint o.
Giles Bro & Co., Wholesale Jewellers and
Watch dealers of Lake street Chicago, to
whom all orders for those styles of Goods
may be sent with the perfect assurance
that every attention will be paid in select
ing and shipping them.
The Pen in question is so large that the
Recording Angel-we do MT mean to be
wicked might have used it with entire
propriety. The Messrs. GILES will regard
us as under sincere obligations for theil
kind memory Of what we have so much
use for.