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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

A gentleman says girl called at bis door
the other day, and asked if his family "wanted
house he'p?" He replied they did. "Do you
have small children" she asked. "No' "Do
you have your washing done cut Of the house n
mo" "Will my room be carpetedP Eyes,
After going on awhile in this manner the gen
tleman turned the tide, and said he would like
to ask hera few questions "Can you play
the piano" he began. Ono" Scan you
speak French?' mo" Can you sing the
opcra2" mo" "Can you dance the lancer Z"
mo" "Well, th,n," he concluded, ..if YOU
can't do any of these, you won't suit, ard of
went the astonished maiden ling mice!
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

1t is said that Alfred Tcneyson has given
tno private readings, at a guinea a ticket, full
dress, and only the invited admitted. His two
entertainments Melted him three hundred and
eighty odd pounds sterng-about seventeen
hundred dollars. He once wlote poem for
George Smith, OF The CornhW Magazine, at q
guinea word lie has also had an American
Indicted who, in reverence for the poet, climbed
into Tcnneysons garden and broke twiy for
q keepsake.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

squad Of Indiana volunteers, cut scouting,
came across an old woman in log cabin in
the mountains. After the usual salutations one
Of them asked her
"Well, old lady, are you secesh?"
NO." was her answer. #
''Are you Union?"
''NO."
"What are you thcnm
~ Baptist aud al'ys haze been.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06
An orator we have heard of. in apnnal linz In

An orator We have heard of, in appealing to
the "bone and sincw," said:
M friends-I am proud to see around me
tonight the hardy yeomanry Of the land, for
love the agri cultural interests of the country;
and well may love them, fellow citizeus, for
was born falmer-the happiest days of my
youth were spent in the peaceful ayocations OF
the son OF the soil. II may be allowed to
use figurativc expression, my friends. | may
say was raised between two rows of corn -
"A pumpkin. by thunder - Exclaimed an
inebriate chap just in front Of the stage.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

THr PoINr.-3enton was beaten in his own
county, Stoned as bad as Stephen of sanity
memory .-Duutuque Times
Benton was beaten in his own county Pot
tawattomie, by S. votes, while Stone was
beaten in his county Marion, by ls2 votes and
in his town Knoxville, by over 800 votes. Mr.
Lincoln carried both OF these counties last wear.
pottawattamie by 22l maj and Marion by
437 maj If the Dubuque Times and its fol-
lowers can gather any consolation from this
result. lee them pitch in.-Stqtesman.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06
DON'T WAIT FOR THE WAGON.

WE have just purchased another splendid TRUCK
w TEAM, and are prepared to do jobs of dray-
ing short notice and reasonable rates All damage
done to goods while in hands will be promptly paid
Thanking the public for past patronage solicit your
further orders. W. c. AUSTIN & CO,
423 Truck and Draymen.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

An Englishman Of recent importation drop
ped into restaurant, and made hearty me al,
topping of with piece of pie. The latter
upon tasting he found, to be cold, ind calling
the Ethiopian waiter who stood near, lie said
stake this pie to the stove aad eat hit'' His
CONSERVATION was great when Sambo walked
around to the stove and quietly devoured the
pie.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06
y % TXCE.

A IL pereons are forbid cutting or taking any TIM
"A Der from the SPANISH GRANT from and after
shls date without permit from the Agents of the
pany. All parties trespassng hereafter, will be dealt
with to the extent of Law.
Persons wishing to purchase wood or down timber.
can apply to the Agents. WM GREENE
o. McCRANEY
General Agents Gisrd Land Company.
sspteinbe ,lso3. $50
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

"Who was the strongest man?"
"J0nah."
Why soT' s1 1868 f
cause the whale couldn't hold him after he
bad got him down.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-06

DocToR NrEDED.-"Oh, mother! do send
Tor the doctor" said a little boy Of three years.
"What for, my dear?" "Why, there u gentle.
man In the parlor who says he'll die Il Jane
don't marry him-and she says she won't"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
SHE X MAN.

. Anything that sounds like news from Gen.
Sherman is 20 scarce that we welcome the
smallest scraps. We have a statement by
steamer from Newbcrn that Fayetteville, y. C.,
was occupied by our forces last week, and that
Sherman was within forty miles of Raleigh,
which itself is but fifty from Fayetteville. ii
this account be true. Yesterdays from Charles
ton that he was at Charlotte cannot
be, for Charlotte and Fayetteville are 12O
miles apart, and il is incOnceivable that the
wings Of his army should be that distance
asunder. Moreover, we know that Charlotte
was in Rebel hands on the 2sth February-hav.
ing extracts from Rebel papers there published
at that datc-snd the 2eth is within the limits
OF the "last week" during which this account
makes Sherman at Fayetteville.
1t is not premature to notice that three col.
umns seem TO be c0nverging upon Raleigh
from Fayetteville, from Wilmington, and from
Newbern. The advance of the latter force is
obstructed by ielled trees on the roads and in
other ways, and0either Of this nor Of the army
under SchOfeld moving from Wilmington have
we any intelligence OF considerable progressed
both it is to be presumed that they are timing
their movements to correspond with Gen. Sher-
mans. There cannot be any strong Rebel force
in front of more than one of the three.
The temper of the people of North Carolina
is anything but favorable to the Richmond deS.
potism. Planters are reported srming theil
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
HOMRLY GOOD SENSE.

| The n. Y. Times, some years ago, pronounced
Protection an antiquatcd notion, workout fal-
lacy, and Free Trade henceiorth the accepted
last issue We were agreeably surprised at find.
ing therein the following passage. IL occurs in
London letter Of the 18th ult., and We quote
it, not to convict the Editor Of inconsistency,
nor to hold him responsible for its views but
simply a. embodying truth that is destined to
be needed aud felt. The writer says:
There was a long debate last night on the Irish
question In which it declared that the people OF
Ireland were never no dssfecteI as now and IT was
pretty generally agreed that they had plenty " reason
| There was one point In this debate which may in
erest YOU Freetraders In Parliament admitted that
free trade the ruin OF Ireland She could not com
pete with England in manufacture and FOR tins reason
was drained Of wealth and population. IL ~ the same
with all the colonies OF England. Canada. Australia.
and New Zealand have been obliged 10 protect their
own manufactures against being rn,ned by English
competition. This is hard fact which cannot be got
| over. The English Chambers Of Commerce are making
a row about It, bnt it Ia Of use II Ireland had a
! Parliament Of her own. like Canada OF the Australian
Colonies it, first act would be to attract capital TO Ire
land and keep her people OF home BY measures Of Pro
lection. Now every article almost ID imported, from
gold watch 10 uciier match while the people are idle
and starving Free Trade il Lne thing for England.
Doubt M IN for any country with great advantages
VI capital mines and other resources but Free Trade
is drain upon any country detitass fsuch advantages.
! The principle may b. carried out TO any extent A
farmer In America who sells his produce TO clothe al,
idle family woud do better 70 go back 20 the spinning
wheel and domestic loom. Ihalf the people Of Ireland
could be engaged in manufactures. the other hall would
/ find plenty Of work on the and 81 good wages Ol
course the political economists will prove that this al
nonsense but coed many PEOPLE are beginning 10 see
that there two aides ~ the question"
| When the War is over, We believe that the
truths thus forcibly presented will he heard and
needed by the great body of the American PEG.
pie. At oil events, We shall try to make them
so plain nnd enforce them so urgently that they
cannot be ignored nor frowned down.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11

slaves 10 resist the CONSUMPTION of Davis and
Loe. While both whites aud blacks together
Aoca 10 Sherman's lines bringing him supplies
aud assurances of good will. Our dispatch
says that
the Rebel soldiers deserting in oomIanies, ana
in some crses by regiments that most OF them were
retiring 10 their homes; that the people pay bat little
heed 10 the proclamation Of Gov Vance calling them 20
arms, ard that in most places in North Carolina the
people 90 forth 70 meet sherman with words OF vel
come and are not particular about placing their STOCK
and supplies out Of his reach. co,,,.
MANY of the Inhabitants of Western North Carolina
were on their way to meet their relatives and friends IN
sherman army from the Western States. Their
wagons we're well stored with provisions native wines
and such other comforts Sherman's Z Mon visitors
will RELISH
Say what one may of the rest of the Con-
federacy, is it not plain North Carolina waits
but the opportunity to resume her place in the
Cnionl And if North Carolina comes, what is
LETT of the Rebcllionf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
GENERAL NEW y.


BENJAMIN Nathan, one of the most extensive
substitute brokers in the Second District placed
under arrest on Thursday by order Of Col Baker but
ON what charge is not known. CLERK in the Provost.
Msrshars Office Of he same district also arrested
for erasing names from the enrolment for pecunary
consideration.
large meeting was held at Firemen's Hall,
last evening" Of the representatives Of the various city
companies, to take action regarding the Paid Fire DE
partment BILL series Of resolutions were passed an'
speeches made against the passage Of the bill, but with
on. decisive action the meeting adjourned.
A terrible railway accident occurred on th
Opelousa Qa) Railroad on Friday last. A train hay
ing on board the sd Illinois over horse wliel
threw eleven cars from the track instantly killing TEL
and severely woundDg 49, several Of whom will proba
biz not recover.
The boiler Of Eaton 4 Woods Steam Flour
ing Mill. at Woodstock c. w, blew up on Sunday
morning last. The buildings adjacent completely
wrecked the engineer. with several hands. killed, aud
Mr. Wood, one Of the proprictors, slightly injured
The Annual Report for 1854 of the manage
ment ofGreenwood Cemetery shows the receipts 20 have
been t2a2 $50 90 and the expenditures, sa2e, cog J7
including Sci. 7c3 0d invested in United Ststss Sc
ourites
A movement among the 10000 Germans in
New York is foot to promote American observance
of the Sabbath.
The Brooklyn railroads will to-day begin
charging six instead OF five cents fare formerly
A negro juror was recently drawn i'll Prov
dence. He will act with the rest Oft the panel.
The ice in the Hudson River Is still finn a
Albany notwithstanding the recent freshct.
A convention of the General Ticket Agents
Association is in session in this city.
Seven.thirties were sold yesterday to The
amount Of q, 900.
Gold opened at l9l yesterday, and for some time
wee steady at lS00l9 From tbs point 1t broke sud
denly to 1861 and co.cd i28 1ne iage of the day
1856. 49, and quite firm tie close. Government stocks
without special change in price and in good demand for ves
men small business dvle in railway bonds a. owc
rates Al the Second Board the marke, also higher
quite Tie sharp decline has brought in buyers
some extent Money is active q. per cent and the limited
wants OF brokers quite readily supplied III Commercial
paper change Exchsngs 10 dull and buyers have the sd
vantage In Fre.hs dull The engagement
20 Liverpool tuns Tsow H. aO0 tee Beef at Cd
per stesmer IS hhds Tslow at l0 To London 80 hhd To
bscco Of eos To Msseie, 10 bids. Tobacco 1T xlJ ii
goods and $50 tcs Beef a, 35s.
Lat Ereniag.-Stccks and gold very active and
arm the CALI Large transactions ia gold sirr ia. CALL
the market very much excited The hghe.f point rescued
rss 1875. and 81 the close stood at 1898.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11

The fact that Hon. JAMES HARLAN, Senator
from Iowa. has been nominated and confirmed as
Secretary Of the Interior, is received with gene
raj satisfaction: not so tho appended fact that
he is not to have possession of the Office till
some time in May. There is very general
conviction among intelligent people that the
Department of the Interior requires looking
into; some Of its Bureaus certainly do. If this
delay is intended TO cover the disbursement Of
the large sums just appropriated to the Indian
service, &C., by the Slowly retiring Secretary,
then We most decidedly object 20 it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
A LAST CALL TO DESERTERS
BY Tie President Of he United States Of d1'eriei.
A PROCLAMATION

Uhrreas the twenty-ti section of the ACT
Congress approved the ID inst entitled IAN Act to
amend the several heretofore passed tn provide for
the enrolling and calling the National forces and for
other purposes requires that in addition to the other
lawful penalties Of Me crime OF dese.tion from the
military or naval service. all persons who have de-
serted the military or naval service OF the United
States who shall not retura to said service
or report themselves to Provost'Marshal within 60
DAYS after tho PROCLAMATION hereinafter mentioned shall
be deemed and taken TO have voluntarily relnquished
and forfeited their rights to become citizens and such
descrers shall be forever incapable OF holding any o.
flee Of trust or profit under the United States of
ercslng any rights OF citizens thereof and all persons
who shall hereafter desert the military naval service
and all persons who being duly enrolled sha depart the
Of the District in which he enrolled or
80 beyond the United States with intent to avoid
any draft into the military or naval service duly
ordered shall be liable to the penalties OF this section;
and the President is hereby authorized and required
forthwith the passage Of this act. to issue bis
proclamation setting forth the provisions OF this Sec
ton which proclamation the President Ia requested
to notify all deserters returning within sixty days as
aforesaid that they sh, be pardoned on condition OF
returning TO their regiments and companies or to ssrh
other organizations they may be assigned TO- until
they shall have served for period OF time equal to their
original term of enlistment.
Now. therefore. be it known. that ], Abraham Lin
con President OF the United States do issue this my
psocamation as required by said act ordering and re.
curing all deserters to their proper posts and
do hereby notify them, that all deserers who shall
within 60 days from the date OF this proclamation. viz
on or before the 10th day OF May ISIS return toserVce
or report themselves to Provost Marshal shall be par
doned on condition that they return to ther regiments
aud companies to such other organizations as they
NAV he assigned to- and the remainder OF their
original terms Of enlistment, and In addition thereto
period equal to the time lost by deserton.
In testimony whereof I have hereun,o set my hand
and seal Of the United States 10 be Affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington this 18th day OF
March. in the year OF our Lord l-1 and OF the hde
pendence Of the United States the eighty ninth.
ABRAHAM LNCOts
BY the President:
wIuI.M ". SEwAEIA Secretary Of State
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

On Monday last Is Transports with troops
from Fortress Monroe accompanied by two gunboats'
proceeded to Fredericksburg where the expedition
esptured e5 tuns OF tobacco and 400 prisoners
schooner laden with whisky and salt was also taken
A guerrilla party, led by nephew OF ex.'iov.
fletcher OF Va, was attacked and dispersed wis loss
of 10 killed on Thursday night on the Upper Potomac
BY detachment of Union cavalry.
The Provost MarShals of the various districts
in this city are adjusting the quotas and making every
preparation to draft on Wednesday next.
Three committee, it is said, will at once pro-
seed to Washington TO urge postponemens Of the
draft in this city.
The Rebel Gen. Whiting, who surrendered to
Gen. Terry at Font Fisher died at Governors Island
yesterday. He was about 40 years Of age.
Four hundred and fifty paroled Union officers
and 200 priyates arrived Annapolis on Tuesday from
Rebel prisons
About three thousand Union prisoners, most
Of them In state OF cancellation. arrived at Annapolis
yesterday.
Nearly $50 recruits we're obtained in this city
yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
sHERIDAN.


| Further accounts from Gen. Sheridan confirm
the reports of battle near Stanton, but con-
tradict the statements given to the public by
the Secretary of War that Charlottesville and
the Rebel Gen. Early had been captured. 1he
known facts in regard to Gen. Sheridan'S ex'
traordinary campaign arc briefly these:
! He left Winchester with two divisions and
one brigade of cavalry, and four guns, on the
morning of the 9th of February, and pushed
up tho VALLEY of the Shenandoah at speed
marching thirty, twenty-seven and twenty
six miles in the first three days, and
on the evening of March LIST arriving
within four miles of StauntOn. On the
same evening. be sent Devins's brigade INTO
Stanton, and next morning Gen. Clusters divi'
sion moved forward through ROckfsh Gap to-
ward Wsynesborough. The subsequent battle
seems to have been fought wholly by this divl.
sion. Early was found posted on advantageous
ground near Waynesborough. Custer attacked
him with characteristic impetuosity, surrounded
him, captured eighty-seycn officers, eleven
hundred and Sixty.fye men, thirteen flags,
seven cannon, and other trophies. Early him
self narrowly escaped, and his whole staff is re-
ported taken. The Rebels showed no DISPOSE
ton whatever to fight.-otherwise 1t IS unac-
countable so many should have been captured
with loss of not more than dozen on our side
killed and wounded. There was taken also Il
railway train with a large amount OF stores on
board and six cannon.
When the rest of Sheridan's force came up,
the whole command advanced on the Char
lottesyille road, but we have heard nothing
positive of their movements beyond that point
II is not clear whether Sheridan meant TO take
Charlottesville, which is known to be strongly
fortified town, and which, il it had any gar
rison at all, might defend itself long enough TO
seriously impede Gen. Sher!dan'S march, and
imperi more important project. For We pre-
sumo it was intended that Sheridan should
break up both railway and canal communication
between Richmond aud Lynchburg, and that
object might be accomplished by destroying the
road southwest from Charlottesville, and thus
striking the canal at point not far from Rock
fish River-perhaps the place where it was most
easily accessible.
At all events the easy defeat Of the only force
which Early could show in the open field, or
which he was likely TO risk outside OF fortified
place, il evidence enough that Sheridan need
look for no opposition to his march except at
Charlottesville or at Lynchburg. And since
he would naturally do quickly what he had
to do, we may presume that ere this the purpose
of his expedition has been accomplished, and
that Lee finds himself restricted to one over.
taxed limo Of communication between hs army
at Richmond and one Of its most important de-
pots of supply.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11
NAVAL JUDGH-ADvOCATB.

William C. Chandler of N H. has been confirmed by
he Senate a. Solicitor and Advocate General o.
he Navy department rroyi cnnsr rs,s 'e'" '0'
MORE COMBINATIONS.
The Senate has also confirmed the nomina Rs, "
Arnold Koekel as Judge OF the United STATES Ssl,e
Court in the Western District OF MISSOURI anu
Hoard as postmaster at Chicago. 1x.,o.
The Senate has confirmed the following % DC MAJOR
Generals by brevct: Brig Gems. John W. turner y, 1
Andrews, John W. McMullen. Charles crai', n,emn
T. Davis aud Alfred Sully. Breyet Brig. Zen. Swyhe
is confirmed % BIigader General. The i0no"Ins
nominations have been confirmed Brigadier
by breyet: Cola George NJ. Love. 10th New foIn
ss% @ Hail NS1s Aey vermont
A. Stevens. 5th Regiment, Veteran Reserve N0,pe
Thomas W. Bennett 69th indiana; John L. BeyeraSs,
nth Illinois Cavalry james NJ True coin Pnnn.x
vaais; Thomas I. Heath, 5th Ohio Cavalry; james Al
Kirby, IOlst Ohio; Isaac X. Sherwood, Illth ONO
Henry s. Commager, 9th 0bio Benjamin DorupIener
&C.. illinois sh9m9s ChaPi sc WI, t'1 S1tS Ohio
Peter s. Mtchil, B. u. Farran, 9Th U: >. Coioree
Heavy ARTILLERY; WIN. J. Palmer. 18th Pennsylvanif
Cavalry; Herman Grggs Of the Quartermasters ne
partment James A. Ekin OF vuar'eimas o.or conera
Paul A. Oliver. sth New.York; John Z: Milford 3t
New York James Wood, IT,. i3Gth New-York: Henry
d. Kingsbury le9th Ohio -, yvu
A. Dart to be Attorney for the Northern DistIics
New.york Smith o. Scofeld Marsha IN ana LOT en'
Western District Of Missouri; Winsm - h 49,,
Marshal Of the Eastern District OF Missouri 9osepi
M. Root Attorney for the Northern District OF Ohio'
THE SUPREME COURT.
The Supreme Court Of the United states TO-
day delivered large number Of decisions, among then
affirming the DEGREES Of the Courts below condeInnlns
their cargoes. TIE Court adjourned till next DE
cember.
AN OLD PRINTER.
Samuel McElwee, the Oldest printer in wash
ington, and for many years connected with Ihs va
tonal Iuteissns died suddenly today In the ga yea
OF his age.
APPOINTMENTS.
Frank Soule has been appointed Internal
Revenue Collector for California instead of Mr. Curtis
and Mr. Curtis Assessor vice Mr.. Fay.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-11

Tint HUGH MCCUILOCH was, after Salmon
p. Chase, the best man in the Republic for its
Secretary Of the Treasury, our sound, intelligent
business men had already generally concluded;
but they must feel more certain of it since read
ing his address TO his subordnates on his acces.
sion. The following extract from it will bear
repetitiOn and reward meditation:
81 have confidence In national resources, and in
the steady, unwavering determination Of tho loyal
people III the country irrespective Of party to preserve
the Union and maintain the public faith have conf
dence that the people will cheerfuy furnish the money
required to bring the to q successful conclusion,
and that they will be sbls 10 bear any burdens that
have been or may be created in the great contest which
the Government Ia wsgng for its own preservation.
Ny ohcf Elm viii, Of coarse be TO orovlde means to