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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

How PETROLEUM is FORMED We may
set it down as an axiom that nature is not
only capable of producing now all articles
that siic has ever produced, but that she is
and will continue to produce them until
she substitutes something better Perhaps
our meaning will be better understood by
applying it to single article. Suppose,
for instance, we take the one ia which we
all have SO deep an interest-petroleum
This is known 70 be hydrocarbon, COM
posed Of two gases. These gases are
primary elements, indestructible and ex-
haustless in quantity. One of them
hydrogen lis constituent of water, and,
Of course, is as inexhaustable as the ocean.
The other is constituent Of all vegetable
forms, and in many of our rocks. One
hundred pounds of limestone, when burn
ed, will weigh but sixty pounds The part
driven off by burning is carbonic acid.
Underlying the ''Oil Rock" is a stratum of
limestone, of unknown thickness, but
known to be upwards of one thousand feet
in depth. The water, falling on the sur
face, percolating through the porous sand
stone that underlies the oil rock, becomes
charged with SAL, potash, satpeter, and
other chemical ingredients, and finally
reaches the limestone rock and decomposes
1.-THE carbon in the rock and the hydro
zen Of the water uniting to form oil, while
the oxygen is set free to ascend to the
atmosphere, or unite with minerals and
form oxydes. The reverse of this process
rs seen in burning the oil in lam p-thc
oxygen in the atmosphere uniting with the
carbon in the oil, forming carbonc acid,
and with the hydrogen, forming water
thus completing the circle. The question
is frequently asked, when will the oil be-
come exhausted? We may answer, when
the ocean is, and not before. Pats6u7y
Chronicle.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30
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tive. .s
so, are cautioned against using these pills while In
that condition, lest they invite miscarriage, after
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injury to health.
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you the pills are free from anything Injurious ana
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WOOD h BROTHER, McGrsgor,
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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

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many years. and by their gained great popular
ity in the treatment and cure of Dyspepsia Liver Com
plant Constipation, Sick and Nervous Headache Fever
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Aged persons and delicate females will find they can
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Beware of counterfets. Red Jacket Bitters only
sold in bottles with blown the sde and our
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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

JOHN JAY, the first Chief Justice of the
United States, served for five years, from
1889 to 1904, when he resigned to accept
&hssembaasey to England. He died in 1929
aged eighty four. His successor, Oliver
Ellsworth, filled the Office for four years,
from 1896 to 1900 when i'll health compel.
led him 10 retire. lie died in 1907, aged
sixty two. Like his predecessor, Chief
Justice Ellsworth, was appointed by Presi-
dent Washington. The third Chief Justice,
John Marshall, presided over our highest
tribunal for no less than thirty four years,
having been nominated by the elder Adams
and dying in Office in 1885, at the age OF
eighty. The late Judge fancy, the fourth
Chief Justice; wore the robes Of office 70,
lwenty- years, owing his position tc
President jackson IN 1886. He was
eighty seven years old at the time Of his
death.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30
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A III persons s,e forbid cutting or taking snv
IATlM3ER from. .he SPANISH GRANT from and
after this date, without permit from the Agents n
the company. All parties trespassipg hereafter vii.
be dealt with to the extent Of Law
Persons wishing to purchase wood or down timber
can Apply TO the Agents. WIN. GREENE,
0. McCRANEY,
General Agents Giard Land Company.
sept'"ter LIST, 1867. SEQ
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

I. An OLD LADYs WoSDER-Dear men'
exclaimed lady, as she looked at the boa
constructor in show: Why the skin Of the
creature IL of a regular tartan pattern" at u.s.
my dear, Remarked her husband, "and that is
what Shakespeare alluded to when he talked
about snake being, Scotched."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

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ultimate and thorough
satisfaction by our priyi-
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with their first choice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30
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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30
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AsddaeAs, CSssfvensss, and kindred diseases,
arising from disordered condition Of the
Stomach, Liver, or Bowels. Let evsry one
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used, they will recommend them with conn.
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some, agreeable and efectual tonic. The rap
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induced me to give them publicity, 80 that
Thousands who have not used them, may try
them and be convinced Of their eficacy.-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30
SWANS BOURBON BITTERS

They are made Of ingredients we'll known
and approved by the medical protection, ~
having powerful tonic properties, are both
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sstng properties to correct the bilious derange-
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taken according to direction. a. . remedy for
the following diseases :-Isdi0sssiox Dyspsp.
sia, Jaxsdies, Liver Affections, Loss Of Apps.
tits, Losonsss Of Spirit, !Sal1o,o Compilation,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30
SWANS BOURBON BITTERS.
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SWANS B0uRBOl BITTERS

healthy tonic, gentle stimulsnt and unequal.
led morning appetizer. Prepared In ripe old
Bourbon. Being now used to the exclusion Of
Ill other Bittcrs IN more than fifty United
States Army Hospitals, and millions Of private
families, and is the only popular medicine
which has been especially exempted from
stamp Aar by the Untsd States government,
on the ground Of its having been adopted a.
standard remedy by the medical profession.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

Buy n Home.
4 0ADESIRABLE Residence Lots are offered for
lOVDsale In McGregOr, within 80 to 10 rods Of tho
Flanders House. Titles perfect terms reasonable Also
q number of lots ranging from to acres.
Apply to VIM. GREEN, or
ORLANDO McCRANEY,
Gen'l. Agents Giard Company.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-30

We have lately intro
duccd a New Style Family
Sewing Machine, making
the Shuttle Stitch, or the
stitch alike on both sides,
arranged in the same style,
and sold at the same prices
as our Grover and Baker
Stitch Machines.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
FRosI wAsR.NefON.
WASHINGTON, Nov. /

WAsHIHGToE, Nov. IA.
The attending physician of Lord Lyons
denies that the sickness of the latter is of
as serious and alarming character as has
been represented.
A large number of packages for the
army arrived at the Washington Post
Office, with the wrappers destroyed or ad-
dress so mutilated that they cannot be for
warded, and are, therefore, sent tothe Dead
Letter office. It is officially suggested
that persons sending packages should write
on csrd the full address, and fasten il So
eurely TO the contents OF the package in
side the wrapper, and this will secure
prompt delivery.
The Commercials Washington special
says;
Ast Secretary Fox, with other officials, has
gone to Fortress Monroe, to visw the i'm
mense feet assembled there, under the
command of Admiral Porter
1t is, by far, the largest armada ever
collected for single expedition since the
" ar began.
Every vessel is completely prepared
with full compliment Of men and guns
on board.
How soon the feet will sail is known
only to the Admiral.
The friends of Ger. Banks say be will
return 20 Louisiana, and that there is no
i;1undation fer the Cabinet rumors con-
earring him.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
sOCTH AMERICAN NEWS.
NEW YnRK Nov. Il

NEW ORK Nov. IA.
The steamer Ocean Queen from Aspin-
wall the 5th, has arrived. She was CON
voyed to this port by the Q. s. steamer
Grand Gulf She brings s4T7, 900 in spe-
eie.
The Government of Chilli had acknowl-
edged Spain and Peru as belligerents and
proclaimed coal to be eOntraband of war,
and not TO be supplied to either of these
nations vessel.
The question of annexation of Central
America to the Mexican Empire Is being
discussed amongst politicians. There is no
probability however, that any thing of the
kind Is likely TO be carried out, as every
Government in Central America is opposed
to suca a movement.
Rumors are prevalent to the effect that
Guatamala and San Salvador are likely to
make hostile movement against Hondu-
ras; also, of contemplated invasion Of
San Salvador BY ex-President Barries.
The Passage Of body of United States
troops across the Isthmus of Panama had
caused much excitement among the natives,
but it soon subsided.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
SOUTH AMERICAN NEWS.
About the Capture OF Plymouth
NEWS BY REBEL PAPERS.
Proceedings Of the Rebel Con-
gresS.s
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial to the Cleveland LEADER. ]

WAsHNGToN, Nov. IA.
General Rawlings reached Washiagtun
to-day from the West. and proceeded i'm
medistely to the front.
General Burnside also arrived to-day,
and held long interview with the Presi-
dent.
General Banks remains in town but does
not yet know his destination. All rumors
set ahoat about his relieving Secretary
Welles, in the Navy Department are
pronounced ridiculous.
The trial of Colonel North, Governor
Seymour's soldiers vote swindler, was pro-
ceeded with to-day. Ohio is represented
on the Court by Piatt of Cincinnati.
Secretary Stanton continues to be too
i'll to attend 10 his department, and in the
meantime Assistant Secretary Dana Is
efficiently performing his duties.
The Shenandoah Valley has been tine
scene of another considerable engagement
On Saturday Sheridan sent the enemy
Whirling through Front Royal, capturing
many prisoners, two guns, and large
number of horses.
Sergeant Alonzo Smith, 7th Michigan,
and Sergeant Daniel Murphy, 18th Mass
achusetts, Second Corps, presented the
Secretary of War with the battle Aags of
the 2eth and 47th North Carolina regf
ments, captured by them at Hutchings'
Run, October 9th. The Secretary cor
daily thanked them, and ordered medals
OF honor to be presented to them for their
gallantry.
The draft in Washington to ail up the
deficiency in the quota, was proceeded
with to-day.
There is q rumored radical difference of
sentiment between Secretary Seward and
Secretary Welleg in regard to the capture
o. the Florida. The Secretary of the
Navy insists that the Florida is a pirate
and an outlaw, and clearly and properly
liable to capture without infringement of
international law. To this the premier, is
reported to take issue.
Governor Dennison has taken possession
of the elegant residence on the west side
Of Lafayette Square. Fl
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
FROsE CAll,O AID RELRR.

CAIRO, Nov. Is.
The steamer Luns, from New Orleans,
5th, has arrived.
The Luna discharged 1000 barrels of
pork at Memphis.
There are thirteen transports lying at
the mouth of White river.
One Of the surgeons who attended Gen
eral Candy has arrived at Memphis, and
reports the Generals wound very serious
and his recovery doubtful.
General Candy was standing on the deck
Of the gunboat when shot, and the boat
Immediately turned back, and at last ac-
counts was making full speed for Vieks-
burg.
The steamer Pauline Carroll fred into
the Buck Island gunbOat, and was shelling
the woods at that place when the Luna
passed.
The Luna brought TOO bales of cotton
and 100 bags of coffee-the coffee and 200
bales of the cotton for Cairo, and the re-
mainder for st. Louis
Several attempts to cross Texas cattle over
the Mississippi river for Hoods army haYe
been frustrated by gunbOsts Learning
that the main herd, numbering about 3, 900,
osAOABAy BuuAhSH, uAA SAO1sS0 14bCh EANot,
Colonel Farrer, commanding at Vidalia,
started in pursuit of them, but the enemy
hearing Of his movement, broke camp and
moved the cattle beyond the river. Far
rer, however, dashed into and crossed, rode
down the guards, captured one-third the
cattle, dispersed the remainder, took seve-
raj wagons, mules ami horses; also captur-
ed Brigadier- General Conves.
A rebel flag of truce reached Paducah
yesterday, requesting an exchange Of citi-
zen prisoners, whom they had captured on
steamboats,. The request was refused. All
quiet.
New Orleans papers of the 7th are with
out news
Seventy rebels again attempted to cross
at Gaines Landing to Hoods assistance.
General Reynolds, 18th corps, has a
brigade here, and 0sband's cavalry brigade
is momentsrily expected from Vicksburg.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
Special Report.
ELECTION NEWS.

ELECTION NEWS.
WHEELING, Nov. IA.
Eastern papers speak Of there having
been no opposition to the Lincoln and
johnson ticket in West Virgins. Such
was not the case. The Mcclellan electoral
ticket was in the field, headed by G. w
Sumner.
Returns show an overRhelmilg g majori-
ty in every county, WelEel excepted, for
Lincoln.
The htslIiOsneeT estimates that three
fourths Of the vote cast will be in that di-
reetion.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YoRK, Nov. IA.
The Stock market has taken an up ward
bound, there is however speculative tone,
though the operations are chiefly confined
to brokers. There is no reason assigned
for this movement.
The streets are unusually fee from
rumorS.
Railroad list active, especially Erie
Reading, Michigan Central aud North
Western.
Governments continue very active and
higher.
Railroad Bonds.-dun.
In Mining stocks the chief movement
was in quicksilver and MaripOsa.
Gold mArket.-The gold maFEsL Is un.
usually devoid of speculation. Tue trans.
actions are in small amounts, and no move.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15

Sizing Down the Age Of Man and
y s-OmnD.
The man that dies youngest, IS might
be expected, perhaps, Is the railway brake
man. His average age is only twenty
seven. Yet this must be taken with SONS
allowance from the fact that hardly any
but young and active men ara employed
in the capacity. At the same age dies the
factory workwOman, through the combined
| influence Of confined air, sedentary pos
ture scant wages and unremitting toll
Then comes the railway baggagemsn, who
| is smashed on an average at thirty. Mil
! liners and dressmakers live but little longer.
The average of the one is thirty-tWo and
the other Lhirty-three. The engineer, the
fireman, the eonduclor, the pOwder-maker,
the well-digger and the factory operative,
all Of whom ara exposed to sudden
and violent death, die on an average un-
der the age Of 35. The cutler, the dyer,
the leather dresser, the Apothecsry, the
confsctiOner, the cigar-maker, the printer,
the silversmith, the painter, theshoe cutter,
the engrsver, and the maohinisb all Of
whom lead confined lives in an unwhole.
some atmosphere, do not reach the average
age of 40. The musician blows his breath
all out of his body at 40. Then comes
trades, active or in apure air. The baker
lives to an average age of 4s, the butcher
to 49, the brickmaker 70 a, the carpenter
to 49, the tinsmith to Al, the weaver to A,
the droVer to 40, the cook TO 45 the inn
keeper to 46, the lsboror TO ~, the do
nestle servant (temale) to 43, the TAILOR to
43, the tailoress to Al. Why should the
barber live till 90, if no to show the virtue
there is in personal neatness and soap snd
Water2 Those who average half acentury
among mechanics are those who keep their
muscles and lungs il healthfli and moder-
ate exercise, and not troubled with weigh
ty cares The blacksmith hammers till 81,
the cooper till Sc, and the wheelwright TIL
| go The miller lives to be Whitened with
the age of 81. The rOpemaker lengthens
the thread Of his life 70 55; merchants,
wholesale and retail, to 81. Professional
men live longer than is generally suppos
ed. Litigation kills clients sumetimes, but
seldom lawyers, for they average 55. Ply
siciaus prove their usefulness by prolong-
ing their own lives to the same period
The sailor averages 43, the caulker "a, the
sailmaker SO, the stevedore IS, the ferry
man e6, and the pilot Ga A dispensation
of providence that "Msine Law" men
may consider incomprehensible ia, that
brewers and distillers live to the ripe old
age of "a. Last and longest lived come
paupers, 81 and gentlemen" SO. The only
two Glasses who do nothing for themselves
and live on their neighbors, Outlast all the
rest
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15

vest black dress hat, ehoker collar, black
neck-tie. ruthed shirt bosom, and buf kid
gioves-plain fat gilt buttons Of the richest
quality on the throat and vest. The brides
maids were dressed precisely like the bride,
excepting only that they wore plaia shirt
Oosoms and lavender cOlOred gloves. The
novelty Of the ceremony attracted a
large company Of the neighbors. After
the ceremony was over, the bridal party
rode to the residence of Mr.. Crandail's
mother, where the formal wedding feast
took place. The bride and the bridesmaids
wore their riding suits during the whole
day.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
GEN. CANRY WOUNDED.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. Il.
Information has been received here that
General Oanby, while ascending White
river, Arkansas, on the gunboat Cricket,
Was shot by guerrilla from shore on the
9th inst, and is seriously if not fatally
wounded in the groin, the bullet passing
through the body.
A ST. Joseph dispatch ssys:
Lincoln received about 10000 votes in
Kansas, Mcclellan 1900. 1t also stated
that Crawford is elected Governor and
Clark to Congress.
The steamer Darling passed Carlo (Sat-
urdsy) with 4s5 bales of cotton for Cairo,
and the steamer Arago brought $50 bales
to Cairo.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-11-15
FnOM SEW YORK,
New YoRK, Nov. IA.

INV \ OAh4Af Wv" iNf
Messrs. S. 8 A. Smith, Bankers in New
Orleans, this morning applied for and OBJ
tanned an attachment against General But
Ter in the sum of $4,000, on account OF
seizing all their funds and dpriyate accounts
and $4,000 in coin, in New Orleans, in
1862. -..-..
They say the defendant returned all but
the coin, which they allege he converted 10
his own uses.
Subsequently the Surrogate was served
with q writ of attachment on account Of
the property willed to General Butler by
his brother. 7.ea
The Posts Washington special says that
the planters in the lower counties of Mary
land have agreed 70 pay their former
slaves annual wages, varying from $50 to
800.