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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

ZEE EMIGRATION continues to increase. Each
trip Of Cap. Bisbee on the Allamakee
brings full load Of movers bound to the
west. We are reminded of Wanzer's old
and celebrated sign Fathers House; Eat,
drink and be merry and tomorrow 90 to
Minnesota ~ E.f str s@rsaT 81 r-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

Gen. Grant, Gen. Sherman, Gen. Couch,
Andy Johnson (and his cabinet, except
Harlan) Gen. Benton, Gen. Hobart and
Senator Doolittle (of Wis., all the recently
appointed Governors Of the South and
four fifths of the soldiery Of the U. S are
on one side Of the Negro Suffrage question,
and . few fanatics on the other.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

"A little girl being sent to storea to pur.
chase some dye stuff, and forgetting the
name CT TIE .:t;c,e. said to the Clerk
"John, what do folks dye with ?" z"Die
with? Why, cholera sometimes p replied
John. swell, I believe that's the name.
Iwant three cents worth s.sa02 ID rs f
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

The Yankee farmer whose pigs were sc
lean that it took two Of them to make Q
shadow, has been beaten by another, who
had several so thin that they would craw
out through the cracks in their pen. lie
finally stopped the fun by tying knots il
their tails. 5'@ 'a1 /
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

Recently there was q Soldiers Pic mic at
SEnEcA, near the springs of the Copper Creek
Petroleum Co. in Crawford Co. General Fair.
child and several other distinguished gentle.
men Of the state took occasion to visit the
AprinSs under those active and useful men, A..
C. Tichenor, Esq. {the original discoverer)
land Hon. O. y. Thomas the President of the
company. The Editor Of the Madison Daily
Journal was of the party and gave, in follow.
eng issue, most fatering account of the
indications" representing the whole party as
completely convinced of the value of the prop
erty for oil purchasers. We clipped the Jour.
nal article for republication but it is zais
laid.
few days ago, Mr.. Merrill of the Prairie
du Chen Courier was out there in company
With President Thomas and Senator Wilson oil
milwaukee. After speaking of his previous
want Of faith in the oil reports of Crawford
County, commencing VAN GsRDER, of the OF!
city Hotel. the derrick erected, &c, &c, he
proceeds s1 7is~oa SAT
We believe We have been present at almost
every scientific examination of the various oil
springs in Crawford County, and the reports
have been uniform in chief Every scientific
man who pretended to know anything about
the subject Of Petroleum, or its origin, seems
impressed with the belief that it exi.ts in this
palt Of Wisconsin, in very large amounts, and
near the surface. We have conyersed with
experienced Pennsylyania Oil men, some direct
from work at the Pit Hole oil well, and those
who have seen and examined the oil indications
h Crawford County, declare they will waran,
The heaviest outlay OF labor and money, with
IN almost certainty of being rewarded with
dswing wells. They say the aapearance oi
the country here resembles the oil districts o
Pennsylvania very nearly that the geological
formation is the same aud the surface indi
cations equal to ans iu Pennsylvania.
Oil exists here in large quantities, We know
it. and can show il, and prove it to any mar
who can believe his own senses. We car
show any man, any day, spring of clear wa
YER, with pure Petroleum coming up out o
the limestone rock and passing off on the wa
ter Of the spring. This is the pure Petroleum
ii has been tested, and it is found here. a ~,
Senator WILSON satisfied himself of the val
ne of the Petroleum discoveries on Copper
Greek, and Immediately interested himself By
taking nearly $500 Of the working stock o
the Copper Creek Company. es
The discoveries Of the Copper Greek Com
Tpohy are probably the most valuable in tIi
country. They are the most extensive. are 10
eates! 20 miles from Prairie du Chen, and ar,
convenient OF access either by the river or b,
s~"~. $3.50
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

"a A letter from a member Of the LIST Iowa
cavalry, now in Texas, charges Gen Gus,
ter with grosssinhumanity to the men IN.
der bis seonmand.9 2 IIe,sayss assy stem, cf
tyranny and oppressiouycxis& unparalleled
in the history Of the war.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

. The acting commissioner OF the general
land Office has decided that under the
homestead law, q fee simple title by patent
cannot be given unless there has been Ave
years actual and continuous residence on
and cultivation of the land.1oI ut5aiuoc +
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

The presses in the interest of Store
are advocates of negro suffrage eyely
wheret &nding their OVID state. A negro
OssSn>puSAshsd in Davenport-the ls.
sette-thus gets down to the work 49,, -.
"Nine out Of every ten of the mor.l
sober, thinking men Of the free states ae
in favor Of negro suffrage; while every y
norant, low bred, vulgar fellow in TIC
country, whether natirc or foreign bon,
almost every drunkard and every pinp
vagabond and 2loafrr, every rebel syma
thizer, North and South, and every halel
Of Republican institutions, are against
negro suffrage a91srgao u.s. 35aa
An Iowa soldier goes for this negro. Low.
ing bowler in the following strain: sfssH
II belong to an Iowa regiment whhh
came home lately about $50 strong Among
the entire lot there is, believe, but jAsl
one enlisted man who will vote, for nego
suffrage in Iowa, and the regiment only
gave about forty Democratic votes stitle
last election (and mine was not one of tSs
forty yaEss 30 ia lhsuH fdtj,s
"Now, according to the Gagette's rue
fifty lone Of the men Of my regiment ma,
be moral, sober, thinking men, What
want to know is this: Where does II,
Gazette place tn. four hundred and ninety
nine remaining men? Are we ignorant
low. bred, vulgar fellows9' Are we drunk
ards, pimps, vagabonds and loafers 2 VIII
the Gazette answer and oblige."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04
COMMERCIAL,

TIMES OFFICE. Tuesday, October "a P. H.
Sec Benton Bros. & Co.'S corrected Market Report.
We have no advice to give about holding selling
having lost seriously two occasions modesty
forbids an obtruson of our opinions!
Gold is around 81 ~. Wheat in Milwaukee and Chi
cage is about the same figures. Hogs Lard and Butter
are awful high, but We don't know if the prices at
the top yet. + ~ t4~-&%+t aA-.. y~b1tsa< 4 -
Weather cool. Frost on the 2eth. Crops all saved
and generally good. Business fair but not fast. w
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

. -rF# . w NH sE
WE are in favor of amending the Constitu.
ton of our state by striking out the word
"whte" in the article on suffragc.--Iowa Re.
publican Platform ad' . a7hssa ssaa grove 70
snow comes the crisis, what is the negro
Well, /! say. in the face of all Prejudice, tina,
amid the sGallnntry, the Patience, the heroism
OF this war, the negro bears the palm" Great
Applause. Wendell Phillips at a Republican
Meeting. ffEyS e 81 II - Ma %1E-I
81 want those who have been in the South
to bear testimony to the condition Of these
feed negroes Ny own opinion is, that they
are not tit ed for the exercise of the franchise.
Loud applause | want them to get IA
price for their labor, but I do not think they
are fitted 10 take part in the legislation Vi the
country" [Rcnewed cheering l-General Sher
man
$50 far as l know, the Judge Douglas
never asked me that question before. HI
shall have no occasion to ever ask me again
for tell him frankly thatSI AM NOT in ia
vor OF negro citizenship" Lincola
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

Next week "politics" will be over and
We win attend more strictly to local, COM
mercial and other matters. We are not
frctt:ng about the result. The indications
are certain of the ultimate success ofsound
principles and it matters but little whether
this year or the next brings about a tri-
umnh gs# .GE @a-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

little girl just past her fifth year while
chatting abont the beaux that visited two
of the sex in the same house, OF more mat.
ure age, being asked, what do you mean
by beaux Annie?' why, Imean man that
have not got much sense a. '"&
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

McKinzie and Adams of Dubuque were
here last week and met Hon. r. Noble in
debate. Mex. didn't weigh much. Noble
delivered an address which sounded to his
large audience like the words of . states
man and patriot. Adams closed in Fourth
of-July, Spread eagle style, reminding one
of combination of the quaker and bap.
fist hanging religion % Of aid New Eng
land and the sophomore efforts Of new
convert at a modern protracted meeting A
comparison of Noble with Adams would be
an offence to the understanding Of those
who can distinguish argument from rant
McKinzis had better tarry at Jericho till his
beard be grown. aa a4F aa sa# .sr.a
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

!. tSi'' Miller aud James Nc Dermot are in
the Green Grocery. Provisions and Family
supply line, near the Flanders House..
: Both are goodchoys, they keep good butter,
good groceries, fat chickens. and all other
pslatab]e things Patroniz, the boys!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

a The "BoNDocRAcY."-!Th Montpelier (VD
Patriot says there was three billions OF dollars
worth oi.slaves in the country, owned by less
than half million Of people, This was called
the slaveocracy. The capitalists Of the coun.
try have made war upon and demolished the
siaveocracy 1t has cost three billions to do
it. The Southern slaves are turned into gov.
eminent bonds, which are held by less than
half a million OF capitalists. 4Slaveocracy is
turned into sBondocrAcy. And the. question
comes, shall we accord the bondholder priv.
ilege the STAKEHOLDER meyer asked-an exen,p.
ton fa,m taxatiod9a This is abolisling slavery
in horn ! Il sets Sambo loose, but binds the
chains OF eternal servituae upon the white Ia,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

OuTsIDE.-Original shines" by Mrs. Nor
RrLL, Of McGregor Rain. News
& Items. Billings on Dogs....."A Ghost
Story..-:-B Beautiful Girls....Losses by Rcli-
Dike..--N ildreth. ofthe Floyd Co. Intellioeneer.
on "Viliifying Gen. Benton. ....Senator Doc.
little, of Wisconsin, on Negro Suffrage aud a
support of Andy johnson. Read sAis able
letter If you read nothing else. Ppm and
Miscellany. .. -, s.4..s..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04
Dr.. Hathaway'S Healing Institute.
NO. ll9 WISCONSIN STREET, MILWAUKEE,

NO. liS WISCONSIN STREET, MILWAUKEE,,
OPPOSITE TIE POST OFFICE,
Has been reftted and newly furnished and is open
for tho reception OF Patients All diseases treated by
the most improved methods, to meet the various
SO that each patient will have the especial treatment
required, wheher It is Eclectic Medicines, WaSr Qure'
Electricity or Animal Magnetism good operators Being
always in attendance. DR.. j. P. Bryant, one of the
greatest nsaiers Of the age this Inssi.
tute tor three months from the 10th of August next
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

sW@ The Mason & IIamlin Cabinet Or
gans forty different styles adapted to sacred and sec
lar music for $50 to 5000 each. Thirty Fire Gold
Silrer 1caals or other first premiums awarded them
Illustrated Catalogues sent free. Address MASON 4
lT,MIlv Boston, or MAsoN BROTHERS. N. Y. y46i
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

~ EAIRs.-We cannot detail the multitude.
Gus incidents Of the last week Of fairs all
over the west. Ours Clayton County,
comes eff ut National, on the 18th and 18th.
Let us make it a rcxxer. ~
Sorghum, and Horse-racing seem to be
the ruling elements on this years fairs.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

vs. Seven BARRIERS arraigned in New Haven
for violating the Sunday statate. were dis
charged upon proving that shaving Twas .
work Of necessity. They had a jury, Of
course.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

PAINFUL there is anything more an.
noying than corns and in-growing nails or
more -dis6guring than warts we do not
know its name. A corn is felt not only
when you step or use your feet, but tyrant-
lihs it grows old and imperious and reminds
ype IF its meappess, .evca pres.
sure Of the boot or shoe is taken off. Prof.
FRosr Of Boston is here as master, of these
ipfi,mities, his experience OF twelve years
as Chiropodist "a foot surgeon) enables
him to destroy all excresencse r fat or
hands, without pain or poisoa Vie pfac-
tce in McGrcgor releaved from 200 to
800 sufferers and We trust his life will be
spared to extend happiness to every corn
victim in the north west. r.er E.-. .....
The Prof. also has specific for the ex.
pulsion Of Tape worm. He guarantees
this remedy to be certain, or no pay, and
entirely harmless to the system. aa.sa
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04
POLITICAL CAUCUS.

Aneeting of the Soldiers and Citizens of Mendon
Township will be held at Mozar: Hail. in McGregor
Friday night, 9th inst for the nomination Of Township
officers. esHss~.-s. ..rFa safs t,.Hra.' zrra eEzy
~ ALL who are in favor Of retaining the word
"wHITE" In the State Constitution and who oppose
tho reelection of Gov Stone requested to attend
and participate in the selection oil candidates for the
Sw1lrE MANS TICKET. =. ny Order.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

~ BUY FRESH GROUND OSWEGO WATER
LIME AND GENUINE A0SENpALE CEMENT OF
GLASS h SON.-dA
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04
THE DONATION VISIT.

HEI'a.' ". j. "a g,
Good parson - Ia name, what IL it!) =
Has had fine Donation visit,
Made by his grateful flock:
And such huge and Varied load Ma N HE[
Or useful things they then bestowed, wv
As seemed hard times to mock.
Barrels Of -four and bags of meal,
SCheeses MS large - wagon wheel, 40 . 4
-r~,-ys Groceries from the store; I
The best of pickles and preserves,
Ccrned pork and hams--bUt memory swsryes,
sSs1can repeat no more. IL VI q III I'll 4
mean Of things meant for the table,
But hay and oats supplied the stable;
MOI, can we fail 10 name EsHsi,E Il
Housekeeping articles, quite now.
Aud knitted rocks Of woolsn, due 80 ~ s..
TOT revsrsd old dameTq o Vi gsySr r. ~.
But that which pleased the parson best,
And WAS admired by alCtherests gssA
There gathered, abos 70 all ysu NJ
Was most faultless suit of clothsA ~ ~ n ~
Some wise and clever christian chow i
To bring from ABRM KOHkF. .ssase {, 81
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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

CousovER lis going ahead beyond all cal
eulation. It's only two months old and yet
there are 70 to 81 houses up and occupied
Lets have trebled in the last few weeks
Every man has an augcr, spade, a saw or a
hammer in his hand, and houses are built per
day BY the dozen. An old Californian tells Us
that the young city is the best picture Of the
Pacific Mining regions he ever saw. s : {
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

CURRENTS Currents of trade are like cur
rents of water or air. you can always tell where
the most active eesss h BY watching for the
striking point. In mercantile matters low
prices, good stocks and pleasant salesmen will
necessarily draw the current Of interest from
the buying public.
For pfoofagos to E. R. Barron & Co.'S and
see the crowds of people who are purchasing
of them q Wholesale and Retail. Every man
customer as husband is to new made
bride.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

Political. 3&
This is our last issue prior to the cleo.
ton. Most papers make terrible out cries,
appeals, prayers, &C., &C., on such occa
sions. This paper never did. Our read.
ers know how to vote without instructions
We have none to give. We shall vote the
Soldiers ticket throughout, except for
members Of the Legislature who favor. Ma.
gro Suffrage and thosa whom we know will
vote for Stone. As the Democracy Lave
no ticket, either State or County, it is not
particularly incumbent on our folks to
make noise. We believe that but few
Democrats will fail to 60 with the soldiers
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04
OUR STOCK On


Made in the BEST MANNER Possible. All pers
sens can he fitted in garments equal In every Respect
Style Fit, Make and Material to any made to order,
and at much lower prices. An examination 10 invited
n B-Wo also have constantly on hand large 81
sortment Of sEs aszEs7 vi Mo- 80 --,gs - I
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

anxious to fight a disarmed people whom the
bravery and gallantry Of. our soldiers conquered
While the writer Of this has nothing personally
against Mr.. Goodrich, and knows him TO be
good fellow, socially, yet must say taat his
political record in this county is not sucl one
as an honest man should be proud Of Two
days before he came out in that remarkable
letter to "The Democracy Of Fayette county"
he was huirahing most Justify for Little Mac,
and had endorsed in the most uneqaivocal
terms the action Of the Chicago Conversion! B.
About two weeks ago too of the leading Re-
publicans Of our couuty-men who hadfertcd
with distinction in the Army and, were,. as all
such men are, frisads sofl Bentsn- Aeallcl on
Mr.. Gooadchso Iinterosate him upon. his views
of the questions and men before the pe1ple ID
this campaign. They did so,A and Mr.. Good.
rich informed them that "Benton soas hisIsi,oiee
and that he sSas opposed to ney oAe6Fl,yl9-
Should shis be desiedbya ,setshe
saythAs e0edssits piat Reproduced sAoscing d to
be t;ue. He now comes out in a long letteEto
the McGregor Neus. supporting the ideain
substance. that the negro is rs well quaiifedto
vote as the foreigner: Ii this suits the chi
grants from any part Of Europe, It's their bpsi-
ness, but We hardly conclude it will go
down." ak 70 ssgag sr5ms- "a HAsa.aE7 tst
The Major says Goodrich opposed Lincoln
and he now opposes Johnson. The Democlts
opposed Lincoln, it is true, but they suRPrt
JOHNSON. As the battle stands nou the Demo-
Gratis, in "loyalty," are ne ahead! H
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-04-21
orr victorious forces Nov vo No,

our victorious forces. MAY we not
infer that it Is rebuke of Divine
Providence against a proud and i'm
'perious class when we see that their
city was entered by colored troops?
In this great cause ofhuman freedom
IL is the pride oi'myslire that have
been permitted. to participate in la
Ibors that have, under God, tended to
,achieve this glorious result. And
while / have been laboring to remove
this disturbing element. from, the
country, l trdst 1 may be permitted
ito say have labored equally we'll for
the emancipation Of the white man
rs for the sable sons, and acknowl-
edge the supremacy of the Constitu-
,ti0Ts ed obedience to the law We
| lhave intelligence by the telegraph
THAT our flag waves in triumph over
ithe dome OF the Confederate Capitol.
May not | be permitted, on this oc,
scasion, to indulge substantially in tho
of another, In referring to
athe Stars and Stripes Of our country,
(which now waves in triumph, that it
tmay continue to rise higher and
fhigher, until IL meets tho sun in his
scomming, and may departing day
Ginger and play upon its ample folds,
iBut did not intend, gentlemen, to
sspeak or occupy your time half so
long rs | have, and I will now, in
sconciusion, tender you my sincere
,thanks for this manifestation of re-
sgard and respect that yur have dis
splayed in calling upon one who so
illttle expected it on the present oo-
scasion. But permit me, in cohclu-
ision, to propose three cheers for the
'kPresident of the United States, his
SCabinc. Officers, and the gallant of.
Ulcers, and especially to the soldiers.
Ewho have fought our battles and
:achieved the victories ont of which
Ecomes this days rejoicing / would
-ssoy in this connection, that while tire
-sfunctionaries of our government have
'Sdonc much in carrying out the war,
kthat 1t is the people that have consti-
,,tuted the former, and through their
tIfunc;ionaries have put down this, the
\ smost gigantic rebellion the world has
'icvereecn. My opinion is, it is the
l.work of destiny, and / am compel
Fed on this occasion to recur to the
,sold od coptahdum saying, or, so con.
lssidered by some, that the voice of
,s'he people is the voice of God, and
s.that their voices being reelected thro'
ssthe proper channels, that has saved
'sand preserved, and will perpetuato
I, 5thc government through oil time.
lsrepeat, | thank you, gentlemen, for
lSthis kind manifestation Of your re-
lsgard and respect.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1865-04-21
PREsIDENr JOHNSON.

The death OF President Lincoln va
Gates the Presidential Chair, and the
Vice President, Andrew johnson, in
conformity with tie requirements of
the Constitution, takes the Chair.
OF Mr.. Johuson's abilities to con.
duet Inc Government successfully
,r.ere is no doubt lie, like Mr.. Lin
lcoln, arose from an obscure position
yby his own honest exertions. lie
lis Southern man, and is one of the
flew who stemmed the tide of Treason
1 lin Tennessee, and remained firm in
[ his devotion to the Union.
What Mr.. Johnson's course will
/ DC in the conduct of the Government
time will show. Perhaps he does
[not enjoy, ut the present time the full
confidence Of the people--perhaps,
teven lie does not merit it---but it is
fthe duty of the people to give him an
earnest support, for he is our Consti-
stutional leader, and on him is our de.
pendsnce. His unfortunate conduct
at his first Inauguration lowered him
in the estimation of the people to
Ewhere he now is. How far be was
Ewillfully criminal in that matter we
Edo not know His friends say that
he was laboring under IL physical dis.
liability, and partook of stimulants tc
assist him in undergoing The fati9ues
sof the Inauguration ceremonies, but
took too much. BE this true or not
! it remains with Mr.. Johnson alone tc
sreinstate himself in the confidence ol
. the people. The people will give
him an earnest support--he must dc
! .he rest.
\ Mr.. Johnson's course with the reb
se's will not he marked with leniencv
cat lest such his course in Tennessee,
Eand the tenor Of his speeches woulc
sindicate. He is radically inclined
sand will handle the rebels roughly.
\ As yet no changes have been mad
in the Cabinet, and there ought no
Ito be. During the sickness of Mr.
iSeward his Chief Clerk otflr iates.--
Mr.. johnson, with the present Cab
met, and the experience OF his pre-
Sdecessor, can hardly fail to conduc
kthe Government properly.