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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18
Old Marriage Customss

Old Marriage Customs
The customs in regard to the celebration
Of marriages have varied considerably,
even in this community. The act of 1906
required that the intentions of the parties
should be previously announced BY writ.
ing, to be fixed on the court house or meet
ing house door, and that the marriage
should be solemnized in presence of twelve,
Witnesses" The extravagance Of some
wedding entertainments was very great
The company who were invited made two
or three days business Of 1t. The house
Of the brides parent was crowded with
visitors, who dined thera as q matter Of
course, and stayed to tea and supper
Punch was dealt out in profusion, and in
out to the neighbors, even although not
groom had a terrible trouble to go through.
They put them in different rooms generally
down and mp stairs. The gentlemen 6rst
There they drank punch with him, wished
him happiness. joked with him on his alter
ed condition; then they repaired to the Sc
cond story, to pay their respects to the
bride.
Here the congratulations were renewed
and every one took kiss-this was mst:
ter of course, to which the new bride was
forced to submit by the custom. The mum.
bers Of young bachelors who availed them.
selves of this delightful privilege was very
large, as may be supposed. 1t mattcred
not to them whether they were particular
friends or not. SO greatly was this abused,
that it is an undoubted fact that the grand.
mothers and great grandmothers Of many
Of our citizens have been kissed on their
wedding days by over a hundred persons.
Rather a surfeit Of sweets The Quakers
were not exempt from this practice, and
bad to endure double trouble, it being for.
merly necessary under their ordinance,
that the parties should pass meeting twice.
Then, after that, there was considerable
round Of tea parties and othsr entertain.
ments for two or three weeks, and the
newly married couple had to endure vexa-
tions enough to give the most determined
bachelor perfect horror Of matrimony--
After newspapers began to be published.
up to the time of the revolution, the an
nouncement Of marriages was acc 3mpanied
with compliments to the bride and notices
Of the groom's situation in life; as for in.
stance married Lewis Smith, cur!
rcr, to the amlable and accomplished Miss
Polly Jones;" or Henry Brown, mer-
chant, late from Barbados, to Miss Betsy
Black, young lady with agreeable man.
ners, possessing a large fortune" Time
has explod cd most Of these customs, and
the present mode Of celebrating marriages
is certainly more sensible .-1So,aier's Jour.
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EXPECTING TOD Mucu.-I remember here

EXPECTING TOD Mucu-I remember here
an snecdote very dear old friend once
told me. lie was rector of a parish once
in Ireland, where, from the habits of the
Scotch Church prevailing largely, it is not
unusual to find some two or three men
taking rank and place amongst the congre.
CATION, and assuming, with the Episcopal.
ians, somewhat the character of elders in
the other community. OAe Of these, q man
of hitherto unblemished integrity, had
been accused Of some sharp practice in
money dealing, and the case was reported
to the rector. My friend sent for the man,
narrated the charge, and anxiously asked
Could it be possible that such an imputa.
ton should attach to him-"for," said he,
81 have refused to credit it. Matthew, nor
shall l, till you yourself declare to me it is
true" "And it is, your reverence" said
he, submissively, and much sorrow. strick-
en-; '.it is just true, and there's no denyin'
it. But" added he with an effort, ''its
unco hard to be in grace in the fax sea-
son."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18

DEFINITIONS. find in Rounds &
James Chicago Printers Cabinet, the fol
lowing excellent advertisements Of medi
cines, &c. They are found in printers
job type, and are intended as specimens o:
letters from which the craft can select, but
they will read just as well in small type:
Trimmer's Weathcrcocks-En Entirely in
fallible indicators Of political currents !;
capital for ofice.seekers.
Candidates Bitter Sweet-A recuperative
cordial for baf1sd aspirants.
Cocktails Toddy Drops Delicious cleo.
tioneering persuasives.
Calumny Powders-Efectual for destroy
ing rivals.
Skunk. Cabbage Compound-Warrant.
ed to nsutralize branded breath and tobacco
fumes.
Portable Courage Highly concentrated,
in Champagne bottles.
Political Decencies-.Fossil specimens
from ancient quarries. Very rare and
unique.
Condensed oonshine-.Excellent for
polite Fiddlefaddles and conceited conver
sationaiists.
"STERL" 4 JAMES do not pretend to keep
these remedies for sale; but the type that
represents them on paper they have in
abundance and Of all qualities from an
invisable diamond to "a hundred and fifty
line plea" In the classic language Of
LACY, "Go for EN-" when you want print
ing material
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Az inmate ofthe poorhouse in Winches.'
ter. CT, died last Week, and local paper
published the following obituary notice Of
him
Exchanged his poverty for eternal
riches. and his rags for crown which
fadsth not away-at the Winchester poor.
house, November 5, 1884, James G. Smith,
aged sixty-scven. The pail bearers were
few on this side-not SO many, perhaps,
as they that waited on the shining Shore
and went up with the poor man to his
fathers house."
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81 hope you will be able to support me-"
said young lady, while walking one day
with her intended, during slippery state
Of the pavements. "Why ah-yes," said
the somewhat hesitasng swain, "with some
little assistanc, from yeur father ?" There
WIS sem. confusion and profound silence
when the lovers collaquy had ended.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18

Rad Spelling.
AS rule, we have always avoided ridi
culing correspondents who spell badly but
this is only the case when the writer is
unpretensious. We have known many q
plain, unassuming man who was larger in
intellectual calibre than half those who
lorded it over him scholastically. The
necessity of labor in early youth, As we'll
as being raised" in a new settled region,
remote from schools, often has prevented
one from the acquisition Of the rudiments
Of a spelling book; but you will usually
find such men unassuming as writer's, com
pensatins for lack Of letters by q bold.
vigorous Thought and expression which
charms while it suggests regret that more
lbe,a al opportunities had hot been allowed
in youth. And if such persons are ever
forced. by circumstances, into positions
where responsibility as men and professors
is required, they always have the pride
As we'll as the ability to qualify themselves.
Andrew johnson, now Vice President,
learned to write at 40 years Of age, and
there are hundreds Of instances which We
might recall where the distinguished of tAe
earth acquired education late, because the
public demand for their talents was so per.
emptory as to preclude its neglect. In this
country where books are plenty, and where
general education prevails, there is no ex
cuse Tor wretched grammar or miserable
spelling. Observation, il nothing else,
would teach one OF common thought, if h.
assumes q professional or bookish avoca
ton, and it pains US TO receive manuscripts
botched in every way, with request to
oblige the lawyer or NJ. D. by its '.public
kation." Mea ought to know better, and
is precisely to benefit them we write thus
particularly on this subject. True. we pro.
fess no 'nfallibility, but possibly We may
scold others into closer observation of the
subj ct and perfect them.
But, what We want to como at is this:
The other day when At the. Hospital at
Pr. du Chen, DR.. KELLY, the prompt,
gentlemanly ard most popular officer in
charge, was handed letter, Of which the
following is verbatim copy. The Doctor
denounced such an unprofessional docu
ment, and after assuring the gentleman
who bore it that he would take his uo,a for
the incapacity Of the soldier to "travell,"
he handed US the letter with the remark
that such wretched and inexcusable ignor.
ance in profession, one of the highest,
ought to be exposed for public good. We
omit the writer's name, because its publ
cation would do no good and would afford
laugh to many acquaintances who can
spell but little better than our "Phis:"
"This is to cirtefy that have this day
carefully examind Joseph B Copper of Co
G Of 43 R'gt Wis V"l und find him SO
badl, atti ck,ed with diarraea and G. neral
| .leblety that he is u,ahle to trnvell TO repor,
to thr Prai du Chen Genra Hospittle
dc "a 1864
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9urth Suwa Titnes.
McGREGOR. JAN. 1s, :::::: 1865.

GREAT YIELD.-We chronicled in q late
issue an account Of some large hogs bought
by Rowland, Evans 4 Jones, Of the TINES
Block Produce House. We have again to
record big haul Of pretty porkers by the
same firm. On Thursday, Dec. 29th. Mr..
Frank Dean, Of Castalia, sold to r., E. 4 j.
five hogs weighing 1868. Ono Of them
drew down $50 pounds on the scales. AT
$l4,00 the "big hog" came to Seventy. nine
dollars aud twenty. four cents, only. A
good thing for Frank, certainly, and W.
hope it will be equally good for the pur-
chasers.
This North Iowa is awful for stock Of oil
kinds, notwithstanding its latitude.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18
HOW THEY DID 1T.


They were sitting side BY side,
And she sighed aud then he sighed.
Said he my darling idol!"
Aud he idled, and then she idled.
"You are Creations belle"
And she beloved, and then he beloved.
"On my soul there's such q weight"
And he waited, and then she waited.
"Your hand ask, so bold I'm grown
And he groaned, and then she groaned.
"You shall have your private gig.'
And she giggled, and then he giggied.
Said she. "My dearest Luke"
Aud he looked. and then she looked.
I'm have thee, if thou wilt"
And he wilted, and then she wilted.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18

FRANK--A young lady was told by
married lady, that she had hetter precipi.
tate herself off the Niagara Falls in,o the
basin beresth, than marry. Tue voung
lady replied, II w",ild, thought could
find husband at the bottom"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18
l,lliis

We hope the next "cirtefy" the DR.
makes he will spill PAysician correctly st
oil events
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-01-18

Main Street, McGregor, Iowa. This house is centrally
located well fitted up with good barrs and all the con-
veniences necessary and the proprietor will spare no
pains to make it always pleasant home for the sse
Ing puolic. ALEX MCKENZIE PROPRIETOR,
422 Successor to Rowland 4 Jones.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-11
WAsH,a ADVERTISEMENTS.
no soUTHERN EDITORS.

/ have established REAL ESTATE and GENERAL
AGENCY OFFICE, at No. IS lntelligencer Building,
Washington, d. C.. find that there is wanting here
an Agency for adv ertising in Southern newspapers
MANY persons would advertise who cannot do now,
from the want OF such an Agency. Southern Editors
are invited TO correspond with me- stating their terms
of ADJ ersing win receive Advertisements for them,
and forward payment through the First National Bank
Of this city, charging commission OF i've cent.
Address X. w. BOWMAN,
No. Is Intelligencer Building,
Washington, ID. G.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-11
FRIEND IN NEED.-Those re

n curing confidential medical assistance should
apply to some regular educated physician, who
has made certain diseases his study. Such man
is DR.. DARBY, who is daily curing numbers Of
both sexss<end every age, who have been to all
the selEJa7ed doctors in this city and spent valu
able timeand money with no benefit, till he took
chargesf them. His terms ere more moderate
than those of mere boasting pretenders, whose
only purpose is to fleece the unfortunate, and then
advise them, whh it is almost too late, to apply to
him. Call on him at once, or you may regret it
ever afterwards. DIR. DARBY,
4ee Seventh ST., between D and E,
iN0A-1y WASHINGTON.
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aul0-law3m

MOTICE.-The following Certificates Of Stock
~ and Bonds belonging TO the estate of the
late Claudius Crozet having been destroyed by
Are on the 81 Of a pill, 1865, notice is hereby
given that application for their renewal will be
III Ids to the proper authorities, viz.
Bank Of virginia, Certificates Nc. l0,ll0 No.
l01ll, No. l0,ll2, No. l0,ll3 for 10 shares each
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad. Certificate
No. l., o. for Is shares; Richmond and DSnville
Railroad Certificates No. | 337. for % shares, No.
662, for IL shares; Orange and Alexandria Rail.
ID Certificate No. 70S for 80 shares, ter cent.
Boud No. l02 for 10 dollars; Richmond, Freder-
icksburg and Potomac Railroad Certificates No.
1877 for 80 shares No. 1885, for 81 shares, No. 7Se,
for 20 shares No. 740 for 2 shares, No. 436, for
sh ares No. 62O for shares No. 62l, for shares,
Z per cent. Bonds No. 10, for $50 dollars No. 373,
No. $751; for $50 dollars, per cent. Bonds, No. 20,
for 100 dollars No. 297, for $50 dollars No. 40,
for $50 dollars, No 5;5, for $50 dollars.
CHARLES s. MILLS,
auIO-law2m EX'r OF Claudius Croze decd.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-11
yxTAsHHNGTON M Il DICA L

WY M Il I'D q A l.
wv NSTITU 7 E, WASHINGTON,
D. c., Established as refuge from Quackery and
Imposition by E. I. LEON, NJ D.
DR.. Leon guarantees scientific treatment and a
radical cure of all acute or chronic diseases
respectfully those arising from SeJ-GbnSe.
1Fhe lengthy practice which the Doctor has had
In the treatment Of those complaints has made
him thoroughly acquainted with every symptom
which may arise, and his recent discoveries made
in their treatment justfes him in bidding defiance
TO all competition in their cure.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS Immediately cured, and
full vigor restored?
The Dr. has made wonderful discoveries In treat.
ing; and miraculous CURES CT Diseases of the
LungS Heart, Liver, Kidneys, and BLGdder.-
Weakness Of the Back, Structures, Dyspepsia,
Palpitation If the Heart, ImpOtercy Involuntary
Discharges, Nervousness, Langour. Lou Spirits
1Fmidity, Trembling, Confusion Of IDEAS Dim
ness Of Sight or Giddiness, and all those ter.
rible disorders arising from Solitary habits of
Youth, rendering life miserable.
YOUNG MEN who have injured themselves by
a loathsome practice INDUCED in when alone,
habit frequently learned fromevil companions, or
Mt school, the effects of which will totally unfit
them for the duties Of man, and if not cured de-
stroys both mind and body, should not neglect
their ere 1t be too late. Apply Immediately to
the Doctor as he is the only one who will warrant
CERTAIN CURE.
DR.. LEON would caution all who may be suffer.
ing to be careful of whom they confde in as a
physician, as the country Is filed with quacks,
inPoStorS and sh0rperS whose only abilities are
for deceiving the unwary and leading astray the
unfortunate instead of bringing them again into
the social paths of society.
NO CHARGES MADE In CASE OF FAIL URE!
All diseases of the Scalp, Hair and Skin cured.
For further particulars, address, with stamps
E. 4. LEON, NJ D., Washington, d. c.
Consulting Office, 420 Pennsylvania Avenue.
jy24-ly
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RRPERENcEs;

Ex-Governor H. A. Wise Hon. Allen T. Capertop
Hon David Funston Hon. W. C. wickham Abram
Warwick ESQ, Richmond Ex-Goyernor Bonham, S.
C. tx Governor William Smith, Va. Hon. James
Barbour; John Randolph Tucker, Esq. R. H Maury
s Co., Richmond General Baringer, N. c. Ralph
Elliott, ESQ. :. G.. sep2I-lm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-11
MISCELLANEOUS
OFFICE OF TIE FARMERS BANK OF VI

OFFICE OF TIE FARMERS BANK OF VIRGIEIAl
AT PARMvILLE, October It'll, 1855.
NOTICE. or stolen, in the city Of Richmond on
~ Friday, the 9Th instant, small MEMORANDUM
BOOK containing, among other things OF less value,
twelve drafts OF this Office, numbered from o2s to 1898
inclusive, with my signature, the rest in blank The
finder will please leave the book and contents With John
NJ Goddin Esq, Cashier Of the Farmers Bank OF Vir-
GINA and, if demanded, suitable reward will be paid
Banks with whom have corresponded will please OBJ
serve this notice. ARCH'D VAUGHAN,
octI-u Cashier
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DACIFIC HOTEL,
L 10 ~, ia and 10, GREENWICH STREET,
zone square ives. Of BrOadway,l
BETWEEN CoURrLAND AND DEFY STREETs,
NEW YORK.
JOHN PATTEN, JE.

The PACIFIC HOTEL is well aud widely known 70
the travelling public The location is especially suit
able % merchants and business men. u Is IN close
proximity 20 the business part Of tho city Is on the
highway Of Southern and Western travel and adjacent
10 am the principal railroad and steamboat depots.
The Pacdc has liberal Accommodations for over three
hundred guests Il is well furnished, and possesses
every modern improvement Tor the comfort and enter
tainnent OF its inmates The spacious and
veil ventilated provided with gas and water the
attendance Is prompt and respectful, and the table
generously provided with every deeacy Of the season
The subscriber who, for the past few years, has been
the lessee sole proprietor, and intends 70 tden-
tfy himself thoroughly with the interests OF bis house
With long experience h0telkeeper, he trusts, ~
moderate charges aud liberal policy, 70 maintain the
favorable reputation Of the Pacific Hotel.
To prevent overcharge By hsckmen, the coaches OF
Sspqs-Iy JOHN PATTEN, JR.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-11

DIANo STUDY AND PRACTICE is MADE
/ ATTRACTIvE-By the system adopted IN
GRichardsOn'S New Method" No
long dry lessons, nor wearisome exercises, put
SpRIGHrLY STUDIES throughout, and CHARMING
MELODIES for practice, at every step. No one who
has used this book will ever use or recommend
sny other. IT is all that can be desirs& Sold
by all music dealers. Prioe-S3 rs. mt post
paid on receipt Of price, OLIVER DlTSON&
CO., Publishers, 277 Washington St., Boston.
aul2-tf
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METROPOLITAN HOTEL,
M Formerly known as BRowN s,

WASHINGTON CITY.
This we'll known Hotel. refurnished and T, Lifted
with all the modern improvements, and probably
second to none other in the country, offers to So
iourners and visitors most desirable stopping
place during their stay. 1t is central to the de-
nartments and public Offices. au9-3m
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-10-11

TTNO THE PRIVATE FAMILIES AND STORE
KEEPERS OF RICHMOND, VA, AND
VICINITY.-The great advance in prices OF eve
~ article Of domestic use afst brought out
Kent's East India Coffee.
Since its introduction in 1861, so we'll liked has
n become in consequence of its excellent flavor
and very healthy properties, besides its great
economy-being only half the price Of the best
Java Cohee-that il has found itssway into early
every private family, hotel restaurant and board
ing house in the principal cities Of the East,
North and West and 10 it undoubtedly will In
the South.
KenIs East India Coffee
is prepared from pure Coifee and Dandeiion Root
which Is knowo as possessing great nourishing
and ipyigorating powers and when properly
roasted and mixed with pure Coffee is free from
the delete.ious effects produced by the ordinary
store cofees, or pure coffee alone.
Kent's East India Coffee
produces no nervous excitement nor headache,
but Is healthy, palatable aPd nourishing. 1t can
be used by the invalid We'll ss'by Che strongest
The eminent Dr.. PRIME says;
"KenI's East India Coffee
Is worthy of all praise, and should be used by
all economical housekeepers."
Professor UPHAM one Of our most eminent
chemists says: i consider
KenI's East India Coffee
q national blessing. 1 nave been unable 70 use
any coffee for over twenty years past until Kent's
East India Coffee was recommended TO me. 1t
produces neither headache nor nervous prostrs.
ton of the system, as is the case of every other
coffee have ever used"
The eminent Bishop Ames, Bishop Potter, Bishop
Baker, Rev. DR.. Richardson, Professor jas, Boyle,
Dr.. EaDes, and many other Of our most distin-
suished men, all bear testimony TO the great ex.
csllence of KENTS EAST INDIA COFFEE as q
pleasant, wholesome family beverage, combined
with household economy, while to the storekeeper
it afforts handsome profit and gives general
satisfaction to his customers.
Kemt's East India Coffee
il packed in papers containing one pound, true
weight and retains its delightful aroma any
length of time. It is packed in cases containing
IS so end 100 lbs for grocers large consumers.
The East India Coffee Compsny's depot is at
l54 Reade street, New York.
RICHARD DAVIES.
my2a-SSn eodsm 2twSm ltw3m
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MISCELLANEOUS.

10y TIE GOVERNOR OF vIRGINIA--A
ID PR0CLAMATI0N.-Whe by the first
section of An act 10 provide for the amendment
of the third article of the Constitution" passed
by the General Assembly of Virginia on the 2lst
day of June 1866, the Governor of this Common.
wealth is authorized to submit to the qualified
voters OF this State at tie next elect on Tor mem
beers of Congress and of the General Assembly,
the question, "Shal: the next General Assembly
be c othed with power to alter or amend the third
article Of the Constitution
Therefore, !. FIR ANCI5 Il. PEIRP0!NT, Cover.
nor of Virginia. do issue this MY proclamation, re-
curing the Commissioners Of Election for each
county and corporation of this Commonwealth TO
open poll at the several places Of voting IN their
said cour ties and corporations respectively on the
second Thursdayin October, 1865, and to record up.
On the said poll the response of each qualified voter,
who shall! vote "aye" or mo" upon the proposition,
"Shall the next General Assembly be clothed with
power 10 alter or amend the third article the Con-
sttutlon of Virginia" and hereby require the com.
missioners of Election at the c,urt.hopse OF each
county or corporation to transmit to tho office OF
the Secretary of the Commonwealth, within ten
days after the said election, acsrtiicated statement
of the aggregate number Of votes cast In their
county or corporation for the said osition and
OF the aggregate number OF votes cast IN sucn
county or corporation against the said PROPOSE.
ton.
o In testimony where (, | have hereun'
g. @ ! TO subscribed my name, and caused the
IL . lesser real of the Commonwealth to be
~~~Naffixed, this day of August, 1855 aod
IN the ninst!eth year of the Commonwsalth
F. II. PRIRP0INT.
By the Governor:
CHARLES H LEWIS
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
ITO The CLERKS, sHERLrFs AND CoNAIssLoNEEs
l OF ELECTION, Of IT, TIE 81 sEVERAL CoGNTiL l;,
on which DO not receive one or more Letters request
ing ma 70 Iarnish os!iGs anu pG ;s isnos
these officers to the fact there is law IL force N
Virginia providing for voting by ballot The poll
are iG O n the SsS S% now S
force authorizing me to furnish pol'eooK' a. tee ex
Pense 0' tue ''@'' CHARLES q. LEWIS,
oet7-u Secretary Commonwealth virginia
E7AMILY FLOUR IN BARRELS OR BAGS,
+ Fresh Bottled Meal,
ZINC Mocha Coffee,
REEVES MAYO,
Franklin, Eighth and Ninth a.; stTns :0
SOAPS, CANDLES.
J. O. HULL'S SON,
Formerly W. Hull Il Son.
NEW YORK,
Reos to offer above GOODS of his manufacture
''O "O TARDY & WILLIAMS,
RICHMOND, VA.
mTl6-sm
CLoTHs AND cAssINEREs-cHEAP For bargains
y IN Cloths And '''''3'Ez E Szh Cheap
sepap-t a Main street
ONE HUNDRED BAGS RIO COFFEE,
" 20 hhds. Cuba and Porto Rico Sugar
loo bbls. refined Sugar
oetlo@ s''' ''''h'a sugar ri H. ii. Parrish co.