The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-02-10


Don't think I'm tipping you chsH,
The right to be kilt I'll ever divide,
And give him the largest half!
Interesting correspondence.
The letters following are creditable alike
to the Teachers and the cx-Superintendent
Of Clayton county. The recipient Of the
beautiful present, HORACE EMERY, ESQ, is
not in good health; his letter of acceptance
was written while he was confined to sick
bed We trust he may soon recover health
and live many years in the enjoyment Of
that esteem which is so universally accorded
him. The reader will find it difficult to
decide between the kind and complimentary
diction of Mr.. HALL, and the grateful, heart
felt, scholarly acceptance Of the whole
souled ex- superintendent. Both.letters are
models in style, because they both were
dictated by the heart.
HOME, Clayton Co., Iowa, Feb. -, "a.
Mr.. EMERY Il have been selected to
present you, in behalf Of the Teachers of
Clayton county, Watch as token Of
their esteem. For the past four years you
have filed the Office Of Superintendent OF
Common Schools Of this county-the du
ties o! which have been arduous. Changes
in the school laws have made your office
not only improbable, but in many respects
a thankless one; yet have you performed
your duties with zeal and energy that
must command the respect Of all, and al
though your services may be appreciated
by the people Of this county, yet they can.
not appreciate them as well as those with
whom, and for whom you have labored, at
our Institutes, our Associations, and in our
school.rooms. The difficulties and perplex-
tiles of the Teacher are necessarily many,
yet in our deepest trials you have always
been our friend; your council and ADVICE
have brought US through Alright.
You have taught US to love better our
avocation, ourselves and the cause in which
we have been labo,ing; assuring US that he
who labors TO elevate the standard of Edu.
cation will not have lived in vain. We ask
then, that you accept this gift, not for its
intrinsic value, not in compensation for past
services, but as simple testimonial of that
regard with which you are held by the
Teachers of this county; and while its con-
slant ticking may remind you of the many
hearts that are beating in warmcst friend
ship, may it also remind you Of the onward
tread of Time.
Although we may bid you adieu in your
official capacity, yet We hope to meet you
often, and enjoy many happy scenes TO-
gcther; and we sincerely hope that Provi-
dence, who has seen fit to lay the afflict-
ing hand upon you, may, in His mercy,
again restore you to the vigor of health.
We now bid you Farewell, as you 60 to
other fields of usefulness.
E. p. HALL.
MoNoNA, Feb. 9Th, 1864.
Mr.. E P. HALL:-In behalf Of the Teach
ers Of Clayton county, have just received,
at your hands, a beautiful Watch. thank
you for this generous token of affection
Its intrinsic worth alone, would make it a
very valuable present but beyond and
above this, recognize value which can
not be reckoned in dollars and cents. For
four years have been associated with you
in the schools of our county. My task has
always been lightened by the radiant smiles
with which have been greeted by you
Nothing has occurred to mar this friend
ship, and now on the eve Of our separation,
you have shown that it exists in something
more substantial than pane. How many
memories and associations will that gift re-
call. Language can convey ideas, but
when demand is made upon it to express
the swelling emotions of the heart, it is
then We learn its poverty; will only say,
God bless you all! My labors are nearly
over, have attended the last Institute
the last Association. The shadows on the
dial-plate too plainly indicate that my
noon day sun is fast sinking. Ny school
is "almost out" but expect to join the
High School, beyond the "dark River
where are already assembled many who
were dear to me by kindred blood, and by
the strong ties Of tried Friendship.
Once more let me thank you for this
generous expression. Your Friend,
| H. Emery.
! The jon OFFIcE.-The TINES Office runs
a job Department, superintended by A.
N. GODDARD, a printer unexcelled in mechan.
ical taste or speed. The Neos Office claims
to run, or permits its name to be used ir
connection with Job Department, super
intended by CHARLES Mcdowell, also ar
excellent printer. Mr.. Med. allows him
self to be called liking Printer" in shce