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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-23

GooD.-.McKENNY, of the Chatfield
(Minn.) Democrat, has recently gone Salt.
River. wards in an effort to reach the Senate
Of "The Star of the North" In giving
the reasons for his defeat he humorcusly
says:
eve travelled the county over from one
end to the other-made, as we thought,
"telling' speeches wherever we could scare
up crowd of Yankees or Norwegians that
couldn't understand word we said-kiss-
ed more or less babies in all the towns ex-
cept ArandaW and Noruay-praiscd the
good housewives and their Excellent
pumpkin pies"-spoke fatteringly of the
country everywhere, whether it was good
or bad shook hands affectionately heavy
with the sovereign" voters, and with some
that were not quite as socereign as they
might be-thanked the good friends for
their kind treatment in the most humble
manner, for they didn't charge US ything
and we were glad of it, as the prospect
seemed likely to be more expense than
profit, and yet, with all this land more
too" we are beaten upon one cause alone"
The zone cause" upon which Nc. lays so
much stress is, ~ he didn't get votes
enough!
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THE racy female assistant editor of the
N. Y. Sunday Times, has the following:


THE racy female assistant editor of the
N. Y. Sunday Times, has the following
INCONSISTENCY, thy name is woman. As
people we are ever in extremes; our wo.
man, capricous and sometimes very
inconsistent. What an absurdity is this
talk about non.impor.ations and calico!
Why will people make themselves ridicul-
GUS and conspicuous? Riding down in
Fifth avenue omnibus the other day, lady
entered SO curiously attired as to rivet my
attention and almost provoke smile,
restrained only by good breeding. 1t
scarcely required the eye Of an ordinary
observer to remark the exquisite beauty O:
the French flowers decorating the lace
bonnet, corresponding with. Alexandre's
gloves, and one thread lace mantilla among
the group! The dress of the lady was
a'ico-calico of common ugly texture and
colors! The deliberately trimmed silk
basquine parting at the throat disclosed
Valenciennes lace collar, fastened by
diamond pin! How homogeneous was this
attire. How simply, absurdly ridiculous.
What display of affectaton and 1ittleness.
Now, ladies, either be one thing or the
other. Dispose Of all your valuables-
your foreign importations, and give the
money where it is most needed; or else
dress as usual, as BELTS your station, and
practice hew to be economical, avoiding
wasteful extravaganza as well as calico dis
plays. If you must wear calico, let it be
domestic, ard have sacque made to COR
respond. Lay aside your diamond rings,
and cover your pretty hands with Yankee
gloves of cotton your pretty feet with YAM
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Views and Items.

News ana Items.
a GERMAN Banker has offered to loan TO
the United States one thousand million
dollars, which Sec. sFessenden declines to
entertain, but will refer tie offer to Con.
gress with favorable recommendation.
Twelve thousand federal prisoners have
died at Andersonvile Ga, since the prison
was established at that point.
Admiral Porter's fleet at Fortress Mon.
roe, is said to be "the largest armada ever
collected for single expedition, since the
war began" 80 .----.
A New Orleans firm, whom Gen.
Butler plundered, has obtained an attach.
ment against him, in New York, in tie
sum of $4,000, and the prospect now is,
that he will be compelled to disgorge some
Of his ill-gottcn gains.
More than 10000 trees, shrubs and
herbaceous plants were planted in the New
York Central park last year. The carriage
drive now contemplated is about eighty
miles in length, and walks twenty miles.
On the 10th inst, Hood was at Tuscum.
bia. A portion Of his army had crossed
the Tennessee river, and it was believed
the remainder would soon follow.
Since the betrothal of the heir to the
Russian throne, there are four young kings
or heirs to kingdoms unprovided with
wives-to wit, the king Of Bavaria, the
king Of Greece, Prince Humbert and prince
Of Orange. ...-s-. ....-.. .-.
Every man who is put into the United
States service in Concord, N. H.. has his
photograph accurately taken. On the
back Of it his descriptive list is placed,
and it is then filed away for future refer
ence.
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List or Letters

DEMAINING unclaimed in the Post Office, at Nc.
IN Gregor, State of Iowa, 22d day Of Nov, 1864.
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.
ree Delivery of letters by carriers at the residence
of owner in cities large towns, may be secured by
observing the following rules:
81 Direct the letters plainly to the street aud No,
as well as the post Office and State.
~. Head letters with the writer's Post Office and
State, street and number sign them plainly with their
name and request that be directed accordingly
70. Letters to strangers transient visitors In
town city, whose special address be unknown,
should be marked in the lower efthand corner, With
the word Transient
Il. Place the postage stamp the upper rghthand
and leave space between the stamp and direc-
ton for post-making without interfering with tho
writing
"N. B-A request for the return Of a letter to tho
writer If unclaimed within 80 days less, written
printed with the writer's name post Office, and State
the lchand end of the envelOp the face sde
vii he complied with at the usual prepaid rate Of post
age payable when the letter ID delivered TO the writer
-EorO lam NJ %
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The Latest.

~
The Latest 81 2" tt* .As3t
There are indications that Sherman has
gone to Millen, Ca, tle junction of rail.
roads leading from Augusta and Macon
towards Savannah. Rebel papers announce
that an immense feet Of transports, laden
with supplies, has arrived in the bay of
Mc6ac, and conclude from this fact that
SAcrman's movement Is directed against
that city. ,so3 p. i"
The report that Lincoln would send
peace commissioners to Richmond, is con.
trNdictcd, though proclamation is
promised. 2'1 @%
Tie French proller their services to make
peace. 20 ,-ag ID nos e,lA zal saoz.
On the 18th inst Breckenridge attacked
Gen. Gillem, near Bulls gap, in East
Tennessee, and, after desperate contest,
the federals we're routed, losing several
hundred prisoners and six pieces of artille.
ry. On the 18TH the rebels attacked the
federal forces at a point eighteen miles
from Knoxville. The fight lasted all day,
and resulted in.t the rcpulse of the assailants
rho reported retreat Of Early's forces
up the valley Is confirmed. The retrograde
movement was commenced on Monday
hast. How far.thc rebels have retired is as
yet unknown.
Gen. Grant is in Washington. a:
rH -.
million dollars in q. S. bonds. They offer
the market price, Of course.
Charleston is in the 5O0th day of its
seigc. ar
The rebels arc still saucy in Ky.
Price has escaped across the Arkansas.
Beauregard is threatening Memphis with
a large force.
Matamoras is evacuated by the French.
Ex-senator Hammond Of S. G.. is dead.
Gold in N. Y. on Saturday, was 2,1s,
o,2l. Wheat in Chicago for No. 2, III to
LIS. - .a9zs.
Guerrillas threaten to burn Hagerstown,
and lay waste the country. ss
1.-THE Florida will he surrendered if
Brazil demands it!'' sftn.
Sherman is believed to be going on well.
The Georgia papers, indOrse Gov. Brown
in his advocacy Of National Convention,
to settle difficulties. III .ra
Gold in Richmond, is worth $2s, in
paper. H@ re " 80 ug
w. R. Cobb of Alabama, is expelled
the Confederate Congress for "disloyalty"
to JEFF. Bully for Cobb!
Atlanta is destroyed. Ill.
On the 23d, Convention of Liquor
dealers will take place at Dubuque.
Gen. Butler has been making speech
in N. Y, looking to a peace Of some kind,
and it is said, Lincoln approves it,
Stanton is not very sick. &~.a
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From, the B'hoys.

From the B'hoys.
We are favored by Humphrey Lampson,
Esq, with the perusal Of several letters re-
ceived by him from friends in the army
and on the Pacific: .."@. -@ ... =
CAPT. l. N. MoRRILL's letter to Humph
is dated Altoona, Geo., Oct. 9th, and gives
quite an interesting detail of battle in
which the Capt. bore very prominent part
mot general battlc-but an almighty
heavy skirmish, which resulted in loss of
1000 killed, wounded and missing, to the
Rebs., and of 623 to the Federals: there
were flags and so prisoners captured from
the rebels, and the field left in our posses
sion; Capt. is well and desires to be re-
membered to his McGregor friends. y
ORLANDO LAMPsoN, (Jessie for short and
for lively writes to "Humph" from Marys-
vile, Cal, Oct. 10th. "Jess" says:
81 am near this place. have rambled
all over this dried up country and the more
l look, the duller the new location becomes.
AS soon as the rains begin then times will
look up So everybody says, and hope
So made trip to Puget's sound-shant
make another very soon, you bet After
all there is one blessing here-you get your
pay in gold and silver-greenbacks are
played out Think shall go to the noun.
tains in the spring above Downysville, and
try mining. had pleasant times crossing
the plains while hunting and fishing lasted,
but on the latter part of the route (nortA
Of Salt Lake, both hunting and fishing
failed US and the road was very dull, dry
and dusty. ~ enya asa aa-se
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In justice to home company, we clip
and re-publish the following nerited notice
Of the "Central," from an Iowa city
paper
Iowa CENTRAL INSURANCE Co.-John
Xanten had policy in the above named
Company, when he was burned out by the
fire Of Oct. 18th. He seems to be fully
satisfied with the result of his venture with
the Company, Judging by his card below.
1t would have been very comfortable for
more Of the sufferers by that fire had they
been equally well provided for The 'Iowa
Central" has gained by this promptness in
settling this claim. We believe, thus far,
it has met all losses with equal promptness,
and is thus gaining hold upon the public
confidence -,.. ...,-..
Received of the Iowa Central Insur-
ance Co. of iowa City, the sum Of six
hundred dollars, ($60o;) being the full
amount of my claim against said company,
for loss sustained by me in the fire of Oct.
10Th, 1864. deem it but justice to the
Iowa Central Insurance Co., to recommend
the company to the patronage Of the
public. a Jag
'[signed JOIN XANrEs.
Iowa City, Oct. 25th, 1864. s4
PERRY D. MARTIN, Esq, is located at
McGregor, as General Agent for the North
ern Counties of the State. Mr.. NJ. will
be glad to appoint suitable Agents in the
various localities, west Of this.
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Salt River. '"f''ASsvRf ~
Many Of our Republican contemporaries
are insisting that the democracy were car.
ried, on the sth, to the very head waters of
Salt River. We do not remember when
the party returned from that locality since
the celebrated emigration Of 1860. Indi-
viduaily we have not felt out Of the infu-
ence Of the political Salina since the, tenth
day Of November four years by. gone, but
We have strong hope that the country
will send up for a portion of our folks at
the Congressional and Governor races of
1866. F& aos p So aafa "9
1t is after election now and both whining
and blowing are out of order. r We are
willing that time shall prove the truth or
falsity Of all conservative prophecies as 10
the result. Let men compare events as
they approach, with the predictions Of the
two parties. IF Mr.. Lincoln shall succeed
in restoring peace and tho Union, it will be
our Union and our peace as much as it is
his, and we shall not fail to admit the erro.
neousness of the judgment entertained
during the canvass. II, on the other hand,
Time shall vindicate the correctness Of
democratic position in the, late contest it
will require no extra labor to convince our
countrymen Of the fatal blunder they have
made. j.. ..,..-....-.. ..fr.-,.g. -.e..,-. ...-.
Post Master General BLAIR, in q speech
before the election, stated that Mcclellan
could have had an active command with
Grant provided he would refuse the Chicago
nomination Don't you think, candid read
er, that it is ia bad taste for Administration
papers Of city and country to attempt to
cover with odium,a General whose name
appears in Congressional and in Legislative
resolutions Of thanks, in Executive letters
of warm approval, and who at the very
latest hour was offered command provid-
cd he would not consent to be candidate ?
Why, If "Little Mac is the political and
military pisnaire which his partisan oppo.
nsnts would now mako him, the "Patri-
arch" didn't win much of victory after
all. 1t is the duty of the press to heal
dissensons. Prior to the election it was
our privilege, our right, to wrangle. The
election over, it becomes our duty to make
peace. slowing our enemies" is hardly
in political bible; but We can cease to
hate them. s,,. -. T. . ~.
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COMMERCIAL
TIMES OrPIcE, Tuesday, Nov. "a p.

TIMES OFFICE, Tuesday, Nov. "a p. NJ
The weather is wintry. On Sunday night it turned
cold; Monday night the river "gorged' below town,
and Tuesday footmen, with baggage and mails
crossed it, The Allamakce and Alex. McGregor in en-
deyoring to assist each other on the tansbsr Of the
east channel, both stuck and froze fast In 81 tho
river closed Now Is; in 49, Nov q in a. Nov. 2lst
Business dull the past week Gold was high as 24s
and as low as 81 closing averaging about 220.
Wheat and other grain dcut ship and prices
not up to eastern rates. Wheat f.2e 70 1D Oats
As to IS; Barley LEO; Butter 20 to 80; Hides Is
Potatoes 60 to IS; Onions 10; Beans 1885, Quails LIS
per doz.; r. Chickens 200; Pheasants 200; yenison
to 10 cts.
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For the North Iowa Times.
MORNING,
by KATE AULp.

Morn, with its wealth Of smiles aglow,
all its magic, mystic power
Spreads its bright tnts DER all below,
The trce--the shrub-the leaf-the flower,
Each, glistening In the crystal dew,
Reposes meath the sky of blue.
Gay birds are warbling, on each tree,
Enchanting notes, for life is fair;
OH that, like them, l might be free,
Rowing, like them, secure from care!
Gaily their songs arc ringing there,
Echoing over the woods afar!
When the dcw-drop is glstening bright,
Decking each graceful, blushing flower,
Retaining the crystal tears of night.
All bcaming. meath the Suns first power,
King of the Solar System, arise!
Endless thy reign, till mortality dies!
oyembcr Is, 1854. -....
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READ AND REFLECT Now is the time |!
Now Women and boys ought to supply
themselves with such articles as they want
through the cold days of the winter! Ham,
merslough Bros. are yet in the field with
an extensive stock Of Clothing, Dry Goods,
&C., &c. Call and see them. They are
selling goods at low figures and will be
able to give satisfaction to all. Hammer.
slough Bros, lOl, Main street.
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GooD.-Itis supposed General Sherman
will scoop out the rebels in Georgia and
restore that state to the Union, but there is
no doubt Of the fact that A. II. Wheeler,
of McGregor, is now selling superior ar
ticle of Winter Boots and Shoes for the
use Of Men, Women and children.
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CuAsaE.-Butler, Dix, Dickinson, Gen.
Logan, Senator II. N. Rice, Col. Heath Of
Dubuque and thousands ofoother easy.
virtue ducks whose names are not worth
printing, were beside themselves to secure
the success Of Davis and "Breck." at
Charleston, but when the flesh pots seemed
to be passing over to Abraham these nervy
constitutionalists were the first to take the
oath Of allegiance to party whose stock
in trade had been "Abolitionism" for the
last twenty years. @H1
Iago told each Of them, ''Put money in
thy purse" and they have done it.
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CoLoRING.-M. Breslaur opposite the
McGregor House, is prepared to color
cloths, and garments of all kinds, in war
ranted style. Ladies desiring a change of
color for shawls, dresses, cloaks, &c, &C.,
can have the work done now without send.
ing to Chicago or Milwaukee. Give him a
call.
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ETR.A YEDy

NROM the Subscriber living six miles from McGregor
- near the Pleasant Ridge road, one Two Year old
light Chestnut Sorrcl Mare Colt with star in the
head and year old mare colt between bay and
light brown-half the resting on one side and
the other half the other side of the neck having no.
other marks.
Any person giving such information as will lead to.
the recovery of said Colts will be literally rewarded for
his trouble 3w422 JOHN SKIPWORTH.
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rly, but there is no news from him

larly, but there is no news from him. =. {. :.
w. L. Calkins, our neghbor, and one of
the voting commissioners fromthis county,
reached home, from Dixie, Son Tuesday
morning; he left us a Memphis Daily. w.
L. had no time for chat, but he looks
healthy and says he enjoyed himself well
in the new scenes to which his office intro
duced him. &. . Mr.. j. l.. McDermott, a
young Irishman of fine oratorical powers,
gave an Address to the Fcnian cause, at
Evans Hall, on Saturday night last. The
Hall was crowded with enthusiastic hearers
who are hoping for Ireland's disenthralmcnt
from British power. Mr.. McDermott's
address was one Of great force and clio.
quence. James r. Morris, formerly of
this office and the p. O., will accept our
thanks for valuable files Of the San Fran
cisco and Sacramento Dailies We are
under obligation for kind words from the
Ners relative to the recent Epileptic atffict-
ion which threatened to carry US off. We
learn that j. T. Stoneman, Henry Flanders
AMI Obey Hulvcrson were each similarly
afflicted last week. Not pleasant invita-
ton by any means, but thu hmpathy Of
acquaintance is very grateful. :. DR.. 7.
W. Wood is proud to acknowledge that his
lady blessed him one day last week with
two bouncing boys at birth! If the war
is to continue, Wood is loyal enough to
keep up the supply Of men. -
See change in Western Time Table the
cars now go as far as Ossian. :. The Ne,cs
is hereafter to be published on Fridays
This is right, because it will give city and
country readers too papers a week, with
the news, local and otherwise, which may
come to hand {. II. Capt. Benton will have
his guns here this week and then we may
expect "peace." Are the other companies
to be armed The Brisbois House is
now an Hospital with 200 patients. Let
us all go over and see the brave fellows and
learn what is our duty toward them. As
this is our nearest Government hospital,
why not appoint a committee here for the
management of relief fund for those who
are suffering so near to us P. Mr.. W.
II. Allen, wife and daughter are here en-
route from Beloit, their late residence, to
DEBORAH, their present home. ALLEN will
leave McGlegor this week for DEBORAH, and
it will surprise US much if he and family
are not pleased for life with the social
village to which they are removing. ..
Mrs. Alonzo Pearsall, after a long visit
east, came home yesterday morning.
"Lon," we congratulate you on the return
Of "thc light of home" Don't look sad
any more Master Frank Townsend,
leaves Mc(;regor on Wednesday, for New
York, to attend college. We hope to hear
that Frank will be a Prof, NJ. c., or some
other great scholar; he has the ability if he
will only apply himself. . b. If affords us no
pleasure to report the Lincoln msjorities in
the various states. Suffice it 10 say they
are large enough for practical purposes.
Will so, 700 in Iowa do? II sd
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OsslAN.-The cars are at BRooKs town
now daily, and joy is dispensed through.
out the neighborhood. JIM and Gale are
doubtless happy as lords at tho sight Of .
train from the river; it is our intention to
90 out with Capt. z. II. S. in short time
and congratulate PORTER and the Brooks
boys on the progress of events.
G. S. DAYTON, one OF the late business
men of McGregor is located at Ossian and
up to his eyes in the trade mercantile
Day ton is remarkably prompt, steady,
reliable young merchant; those who deal
with him will-find our words good in this
regard.
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Wood Permits Revoked.

NOTICE is hereby given that 1 have given to the
IN Trustees of Mendon Township the Wood on my
land in said township for equitable distribution among
the families of soldiers residing in the city of Mcregor
Any permission heretofore given to any one to cut
wood ON my land is for this revoked and all per-
sons, save those in the employ of the Township Trus
tees, prohibited from cutting any wood on my land
$3.50. -.....- ......-- JAMES MacGREGOR, Jr.
November 81 1856. 3w423
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Several Farms to Dispose Of

BE- ON TERMS TO SUIT INDUSTRIOUS MEN.-aA
Loaier. and men without money need not apply. NY
Besides this we do not want neghborhood spoiled
by the admission Of idle and schemng advcnturcrs.
Come to me with moderate supply Of Greenbacks,
unnisakahle look of industry and enterprise, and
You almost make your own bargains.
r. TEABOUT.
Frankvillc, Nov. 14th 1864. 4wi22
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LEE SEMINARY, DUBUQUE.,-The second
term of the Lee Seminary for young ladies
at Dubuque, will commence on the oath
"day Of Nov" Excellent facilities for the
acquisition of thorough education, are
offered in this Institution. Terms; for
board and tuition in all English branches,
$50 term, four terms in the year. The
usual extra charges for Music, French,
Drawing, Painting etc. ,-Collegiate diplo-
mas awarded to those who shall complete
the course of English study.
Address for further particulars, MBs.
JULIA A. TTUs, Principal, or,
RI. REV. FL. w. LEE, ID. d. Davenport.
TUESDAY, 8 p. M.-Gold 1925. Wheat
in Milwaukee. No. 9, l,73.
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COUNTRY merchants and others will find
it to their advantage to call on z. l. Pratt's
Express for the conveyance of goods to
and from the. cars at North McGregor.
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Taken I'm!

BY the subscriber living mile from Teets Hotel
Two year old Red Steer with considerable white about
the head and some white on one foot. Scratched on
left ear-tail half white ana lineback The owner is
requested to his title, pay the necessary charges
and take said property away.
422 HENRY RAINIER
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DON'T WAIT FOR THE WAGON.

N1E have just purchased another splendid TRUCK
w TEAM, and arc now prepared to do jobs of dray-
ing short notice and at reasonable rates. All damage
done to goods while in our hands will be promptly paid
Thanking the public for past patronage solicit your
further orders. ". e. - W. G. AUSTIN co,
1923 Truck and Draymcn.
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SE2.NUed !!

IROM the subscriber in Mctiregor, about the LIST Of
l. November, TWO MICH cows One Red Cow
3 years old; the other Red and White Spotted Cow
years old. Both have smooth nice horns and give milk
liberal reward will be given for their return
information concerning them. WIN. ROCK.
November 2lst, 1854. IL fr 4w423