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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03

A letter in the Washington Chronicle from
Charleston says that charleston is bur
little more than mass of ruins. The
Office of the Charleston Courier has been seized
and Union paper will he printed there; the
plaster statue OF Mr.. Calhoun, the only thins
left IN the Mercury Office, was pulled down
and broken up, the city is now guarded mos
" By negro troops, and the commandment &
that regiment has given public notice, that
order and quiet will be observed, and adequae
protection afforded to all persons well disposed
to the Federal government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03


aud another comuittee OF conference asked
,rhe internal tax bill was considered and
number of important amendments adopted -
The hill raised. The bill! to increase the pay
OF: mid,hinmen was passed. A memorial was
en,ed from the Legislature OF West VII
3inia asking aid from Congress to enable that
State to manlmit her slaves Mr.. IrumbulI,
from the Judiciary Committee, asked to be
discharged from the further consideration OF
peti,ions for the recognition OF God IN the
Constitution of the United States. The com
mittee deem any such recognition unnecessary
as it was implied in the requirement OF oaths.
The certificate of election of Michael Hahn,
as Senator elect from Louisiana, was pre-
scented. The reception Of the certificate was
Objected to, and, on motion of Mr.. Trumbull,
the whole subject was laid OH the table.
In the House of Representatives, the con-
sideration of the Civil and Miscellaneous Ap-
preparation bill was resumed. Mr.. Davis, OF
Maryland, offered in committee an amend
ment declaring that no person shall be tried by
Military Commission or Court martial, where
the civil courts are open, except such persons
as are actually enlisted in the service OF the
United States. and Rebel emissaries charged
with being Spies The amendment was passed
yeas "A, nays ca.
At the evening session the consideration OF
the Civil and Miscellaneous Appropriation
bill was resumed i a,;ilian q dollars was
aided :, the Civil bill to supply '|etcl@ucl:s.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis, th. House concur
red in the first part of his amendment, forbid
ding the trial of civilians ty Military Com mis-
sion, but struck out the latter part vacating all
proceedings in regard to cases of civilians
heretofore tried by Military Commission for
offences cognizable in the civil courts. The
Senate bill to collect taxes in insurrectionary
districts was passed The Senate amend
ments to the internal Revenue Tax bill were
concurred in.
FROM NJ ExlCo,-Late adyices from Mexico,
received at San Francisco inform us that Ma
1atlan is entirely blocked up. No one can 60
TO the interior except at the risk Of his life
The Mexican guerrillas are very bold, and the
French shoot on the spot all whom they
catch. Lately the French burned eight vii
lagos because the people had not given notice
of the approach Of the guerrillas A French
officer who brought in twenty four guerrillas
as prisoners was severely reprimanded for not
shooting them at the ii Of their capture
The war news from the interior and lower
coast is very unreliable and contradictory.
Nothing was received by this mornings
mail confrmatory Of the reports ahoat yester.
day aud to which were referred in yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03
NEWS BY TO-DAY's NAIL.

NEWS By T0-DAY's NAIL
The Chattanooga Gazette has details OF the
capture=ofa Confederate yawl. with fourteen
mep, at Chapman landing below Kingston.
on the Tennessee river. The yaw WAS armed
with torpedoes for the destruction OF U. s.
Government property. The party We're reg
ulary uniformed and acting under orders OF
the Confederate Navy Department.
The Memphis Bulletin publishes list OF
Confederate sympathizers and deserters re-
siding in Memphis, who have taken the am
nesty OATH nun bering one hundred and forty
i've names. Andrew Jackson Donelson is
among them.
It is said that the destruction Of Columbia,
10 South Carolina was by order Of Gen. Sher
man, in retaliation for his troops being fired on
from the houses while passing through the
streets, after it's occupation by his army.
A party of guerrillas are reported to have
recently destroyed train of freight cars on
the railroad between Nashville, Tenn, and
Louisville, Kentucky.
The Washington Chronicle praises Mr..
Tilton' speech, for his ''criticisms upon the
confusion of ideas which prevails in regard to
political and social equality and for showing
that the two things are wholly different in ma
ture and character that political equality is
right social equality is matter Of taste and
affinity" This is particularly in reference to
the efforts in some quarters to claim for the
negroes this social equality
The Washington Chronicle contradicts the
report that tickets for the Inauguration ball
have been sold to negroes; and says 1.-The
hal is private affair, in which the parties
coDoornetl have a perfect right to invite
vs5om hey uIasse ana to exclude hon they
s,jease, irrespective Of color.
The New York World speaking of Gen.
Sherman's movements thus speculates
''The late news puts an entirely new aspect
upon the war The conflict will not be "short
sharp and decisive" as Was hoped few days
since, but will be for nal campaign, which
will take months for its accom- plshment. We
now can understand why General Grant re-
fused hundred day men. He evidently can
see no end Of the war this season or next -
The New York News says 1.-THE state of
the dry goods market is unprecedented,
Goods are being sold at constantly decreasing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03

It appears from an official document, says
New York paper, that the amount received
by Comm Vanderbilt for the charter Of
fifty days, at S., 900 day, was $2O3,0OO BE-
tore be presented that vessel to the Govern
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03

The Army correspondent Of the New
York Herald says 1t has transpired chat t.
stupendous system Of mail robbery has been
practiced in this army since It's passage to this
it's resent line Of operation in May last 1t
is believed and asserted that the appalling
amount Of million of dollars in money and
yaluables have been reptitioasly seized by
irresponsible parties to whom the mails have
been entrusted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03

NOTICB.-All persons indebted to the es,
IN tate of E. NJ. WALTON, & Co., will
please come forward and make immediate pay
ments, or they will be placed in the hands Of
officers for collection, and those having claim:
will present them properly authentleated Is!
once J a. 4. IaOhr,
Administrator Of E. H. WALTON dec q.
JAMES DONOHUG.
feb lO--.dtmas25 Surviving Partner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03

The Washington Star says 1.-THE steamer
City Point, Capt. Tolbert, arrived here from
City Point, with the mails and an unusually
large number Of passengers, including many
females Tuesday night some Of the Confed.
crate pickets got up cheer along the line,
and when hailed by our pickets as to the
cause, they replied that Gen. Sherman and
his staff had been captured by cavalry
DASH This was of course bit OF CoDfed
chatting, as the Richmond papers make no
mention Of such captures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-03-03

The New York News says 1.-THE state of
the dry goods market is unprecedented,
Goods are being sold at constantly decreasing
prices, far below cost The decline seems to
frighten buyers rather than attract them, and
small purchases are only made for immediate
wants. Spring prints and delaines fell in prices
last week, it is said Sc and are declining still.
Trade is unusually dull, and the whole market
is unsettled and disordered The losses sus-
tanned BY manufacturers and dealers on their
stock.will take away from their heavy gains
two years ago.
In anticipation Of bsttle between Sherman
and Johnston, OF which we may receive inteIi-
gence at any moment, the War Department
has dispatched corps of surgeons and nurses
to Wilmington, from which point they will be
sent forward to Sherman's army.
Excitement concerning the discoveries of oil
il West Virginia is on the increase. 1t is stated
that land is seemingly changing hands by
whole counties, Many tracts have been resold
two or three times within the last three months
q; double the cost price at esch sale
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

The FRExcH-.T There is something curious
in the general characteristics of nations
The Irish are quite universally active in
mentality; the Germans generally phleg-
matte; the Spaniards treachsrous; the
British, confident in their own superiority
the Scotch, economical; the Turks, honest ;
the Swiss, brave; the Italians, musical
the Austrians, bisoted; and so on to the
end. The French are notorious for vivacity
and enterprise, and AUGUSTUS FRENCH, OF
McGregor, is no exception to the rue
His stock Of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks,
Musical Instruments, Sewing Machines,
Cutlery, &C., &C., evinccs both taste in
selection and judgment in buying at low
figures. 81 @'&"'
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

DAVID JACK This gentleman is one of
the most experienced dealers in A gricuitural
Machinery known to this section Of the
west. He has long been the Agent If
various heavy houses in that lae, and no
one has been more successful as solicitor
or more reliable as an Agent. We could
write column about JACK, but, where he
is known, it is entirely nsuperfuous. A
unanimous vote of North Iowa would 90
Dave Jack" every time, where integrity
and capacity in business are the tests
Should he go to another field of labor, we
wish him we'll and part with him regret.
fully. "
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

we write to those who will trust US; tho
deeds on sale Of property, the job. work Of
q printer, the marriage license, the privilege
Of making collins and Of laboring hard
with dray from morn till eve-why even
the killing of a 100 pound pig for market
all these are taxed, and for what? To
give the already wealthy an eremption!-
Why was this unjust system established
because, say its supporters, "the wealthy
Of the land were patriotic and rallied to the
support of the Government" Howl By
swapping grsen6acks that bors no interest,
for Bonds that promise 7,s0 per cent. -
Almost any one would make that swap il
they had the greenbacks. But it is said
the investment is made per contract with
the Government, and cannot in good faith
be abrogated. The only questions with us
would be "Does the Constitution authorize
an enactment SO hostile in its general tenor
to the equality of taxation and are the
parties who made this investment injured
by the conversion of their green paper into
interest-paying Bonds?" II negative ans
wers come to both these questions, We
should make short work Of rubbing so
infamous law out of the book.
Let the DesMoines Conventions of the
23d and the oath take bold ground on this
question, and let Shoddy prepare for the
October races. 2
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

The CALIBoosE.- week this famous
institution was used to cage two or three
obstinate souls who let FIRE water get the
start of them. A slight incarceration
sobered them and they were released. Two
Of our own citizens and Lansing man
were gobbled by Marshal Williams and
Mayor Left. The Lansing man was a
Norway customer, but we leave out names,
for the reason that many who laugh at the
victims, walk the streets undisturbed, whose
proper home would be TT. Madison. Con.
siderable excitement, some trouble to arrest
and several knock downs occurred in the
handling Of the first two. The Lansing
man, when sobered, locked over the window
CRATES and said, "Vot de hell me do here
ven me belong in Lansing?' - -.
A pertinent question, wasn't it! rs..-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16
HARDEN. Iowa. Aug. II. 1865.

Ii. G. SCoTT--SIR:--The American
Organ, which purchased of you last
winter, more than fills the measure of our
fondest anicipations. For power and
sweetness Of tone, quckness Of response,
beauty and elegance of mechanism, it stands
not only unrivalled tut unapproached by
any other make Of Reed Instruments ex-
tant. Certainly the "Musical World owe
an infinite debt Of gratitude to Messrs. S.
d. & H. w. Smith, the manufacturers, for
the production of this musical desderatum.
Yours, &C.,
E3T #sH-. S. S. POWERS.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

MCCONNELL, runs the Wholesale Leather
and Findings Store Of McGregor-as large
and as well an assorted establishment as
can be found outside Of Chicago on the
road toward shutdown. MAC. has employ
ed Mr.. FUSION, of Illinois, superior work
man, to manufacture Saddles. Brides and
Collars for the Trade. Dealers west of US
will find it loss Of time and Of profit to
go past the house we speak of. rf
INQUIRE for MCDONNELL. lr- Hfsa
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16
List or Letters

DEMAINING unclaimed in the Post Once. at He
IL Gregor, State of Iowa, 18th day Of Aug, 1865
$40 obtain any Of these letters, the applicant must
call for advertised letters give the date Of this list and
pay cent for advertising
"If not called for within MONTH they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
"Free Delivery OF letters by carriers ct the resdencs
of owner, In cities large towns may be secured by
observing tho following rules rnaa seglE
IL. Direct the letters plainly to the street and 06,
as well as the post Office and State.
-. Head letters with the writer's Post Once and
State street and number sign them plainly with their
and request that be directed accordingly.
80. Letters to strangers .ranscient visitors In
town or city, whose special address may DC unknown,
should be marked in the lower efthand corner, with
the word 'Transcient' 3E sst32, 9sl6 55s@t
a. Place the postage stamp on the upper righthand
corner and leave space between the stamp and drsc.
tion for postmakng without interfering with the
writing. #-+ ti9iisz'
IN. B.-A request for the return Of letter 10 the
writer, If unclaimed within 80 days less, written
printed with the writer's name, post ONCE and State
the lehand end of the envelop the face sd
will be complied with at the usual prepaid rate Of post
payable when the letter il delivered to the writer
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

Capt. IssAc P. TIcuENoR (hrother.in law
to the late G. W. Tennsy and recruiting
officer ct this place three years ago. has
returned from the war and located in Mil.
waukee, at the old stand Of Geo. G Sey-
mour, 385, East Water Street. The Cap.
and Henry Love Esq. are partners in ,
Cloak and Dry Goods Establishment and
you can bet they will sell as many goods Al
their rivals. We are glad to hear they
have struck lead that will make then
rich.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

ON Monday last, Mount Sterling and
vicinity, were visited by a terrific hail
storm. We learn from Mr. Thompson, who
was an eye witness of it., that there has
been great destruction of property 1t
was about two miles in breadth, how far it
reached in other directions is not known.
The destruction was not confined to glass
this time, but every green thing in its
track has perished, corn, and standing
grain, gardens &c., are complete ruin; the
forest is stripped of its foliage, the fruit
from the orchards, and the fruit trees
themselves destroyed. Mr.. McCauley's
orchard of zoo trees, in which there were
some 800 bushels Of fruit, is ruined, he
calculates his loss by the storm is from
one to two thousand dollars. Prairie du
Chien Union.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

Lumber &c.
The North Iowa Harvest Except Hay
promises well. The frightful rains have
held up and we are nowspromised crop
that will be saved. In view OF this, much
building will be done and our country
cousins have railway to lumber out their
supplies. Hayt& Burdick, one of the old
est firms in McGregor, owing to the high
water, their facilities and their experience
in the trade, are now we'll stocked up in
everything that may be required as build.
er's Lumber stock; this includes Latb,
Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, &C., &c.
Pickets and other Fencing in large quaint.
ties on hand. &c. s3r4 ss .
H. & B., though pretty good scholars,
have fallen Into the habit Of keeping their &C.
counts in CASH books being play.
cd OUTPUT to balance this, they sell at
lower rates, load your lumber on the cars
for nothing at North McGregor and dis.
count bills Of wholesale buyers 50 Is to
give dealers good profit. Persons can
purchase Of these parties at North, or
South McGregor or at Ossian on good
terms.
We have known H. & B. good many
years and we have yet to hear . complaint
of their manner Of business or their atten.
tons to customers. Others may do as we'll
as Hank" and Oscar, but doing better,
either for prices, or general accommodation
is out Of the question. 81
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

FURNlrURE.-Our business men are all
moving toward Wholesaling, and they find
it pays. Walter & Bros business in the
FURNITURE line has grown so that their
large 100 It. store is jam full of everything
wanted in house keeping, and they also
rent another building near them to hold
their stock. Wagon loads of bedsteads,
chairs, lounges, tables, stands, &C., &C.,
leave the Walter Furniture Emporium daily
for the cars running west.
These gentlemen are also superior house
aud sign painters. Their special business
is the Wholesale Furniture trade, and by
their Adv. in this issue they ask the attcn.
ton Of all dealers in connection with this
market. 49,, -........ ..s-..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

VAN GoRDER.-Durham and Evans tell
us VAN. has opeLed bis Copper Greek
Hotel. Those who want to catch trout,
shoot chickens, see Oil, enjoy ride or stay
with pleasant landlord, will start for Sen.
eca by way Of Pr. du Chen,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

The Madison Capitol speaks lightly Of
the probable transfer of j. G. Armstrong
from the Lansing Qowa) Journal, to the
head of Daily Democra tic paper in
Madison. Col. Calkins and the State
Journal men will find Armstrong we'll
booked up politically and as much as both
of their presses will want to handle in the
line of satire or burlesque. Lansing is not
large town, it is true, but smaller men
than Armstrong in ability often have charge
Of City Dailies and appear to succeed.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

LOOK OUT Mathews Of Pr. du Chen,
lent horse on Saturday toa chap who
wanted to 90 six miles only. Night came
and no horse. The next morning "Dick''
tracked him across the Wisconsin nearly
to Cassville and then employed others t.
wait for the appearance Of the gentleman
ly" scoundrel. The horse was black,
years old. l5s hands high, and had watch
(white) eyes. The thief was but 80, Oft
Z inches, smooth faced and rather good
looking.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

WILL RExovE.-L. Sutherland will re.
move his stock of staple and fancy dry
goods, clothing, groceries, &C., September
9Th, to Buck & Bicknell's store, recently
occupied by j. Lemon (clothing) second
brick building east Of bis present location,
fronting public square. Large additions
will soon be made to his (already well
assorted) stock. Great inducements will
be offered to purchasers from this date in
the way Of good bargains. ,r
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

EsrEY's COTTAGE ORGANs-Everybod
praises their great power, expression and
sweetness Of tone, their delicacy and accu.
racy of touch. 1t is now considered the
finest Organ for pa-..or, church and school
in existence, the combination is the most
complete Of any instrument that has been
afforded to the public. R. Hubbard 4 Co.
are general agents for Northern Iowa, and
Southern Minnesota. ~ arfEg
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

CAPT. CoNrAL, Of the 9th Cavalry, writes
to Sergeant Wyman, "Lewisburgh, Ark,
july oath. The Regiment we'll, nothing
to do and expecting to be sent home."
'Jesse" Lampson writes from California
to "Met." All well and getting rich.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16
COMMERCIAL.
TINES OFFICE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 15-4P

TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, August 15-4P. NJ.
Weather clear and cool; glorious for harvest our
farmers are all at work. No teams in towu. Crops
more than an average. River well up, but falling
slowly. Wheat in Chicago 1909 Gold in N. Y. York
Tuesday 10 A. NJ. III.
Benton Co.'S report no change in general markets.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16
ID 1 II ID :

ID II u:
On Thursday, August 10th, 1865, at tho house Of J..
G. Bass, of McGregor (son-in-law to the deceased,
Timothy DRAPER, aged nearly 90 years, Fgtr1Ets
All of us remember the venerable form of the harm.
less and talented old gentleman he walked our
streets years. supported by his staff the prop Of
He enjoyed unusual health for of his age and died
as one falling into sumber. Rev. Mr.. Tucker preach
ed his funeral Friday, and the body of the
patriarch was consigned to earth at Farmcrsburg.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

CLoTuIxG. HIRsHrELD has again
left for the East. He has stock on hand
Of large ,preportions, but the goods are so
we'll selegIDd that he can't keep them, and
hence his frequent trips for more. H. and
his clerks are most agreeable gentlemen to
trade with. Ina short time this house will
be Wholesale one entirely. The store il
opposite the City Scales, next to the
Bank.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16
DR.. Hathaway's Healing Institute
NO. 119 WISCONSIN STREET, MILWAUKEE,
oppOsITE THE POST OFFICE.

Has been reftted and newly furnished and is now open
for the reception OF Patients All diseases treated by
the most improved methods to meet the various wants
that each patient will have the especiaf treatment
required, whether ii is Eclectic Medicines, Water Cure,
Electricity Animal Magnetism good operators being
always in attendance. pr. J. p Bryant, ole OF the
greatest Healers of the age, will practice at this Insti-
tue for three months from the 18th Of August next.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

OUTsIpE.--An Editorial introduction,
apology, explanation, etc, etc, to the
celebrated poem Of St. Anthony, not often
seen in print nova days. If you com.
mence to read it you will not stop till you
reach the last lines, and then if lady, you
will disbelieve the whole story gentleman
who is under fascination may possibly
think that there is probability in the con.
Guiding part of it !! r. = -&rf3 h. r
In Prose we have 1.-The Sentence of
Christ" Letter from Lcaven worth; The
Daily paper; A most interesting letter fro m
the Pennsylvania Oil regions; A truthful
and suitable article on Newspaper War;
fare" which we wish editors who aspire to
be gentlemen may read, copy and observe.
On the fourth page arc some rich specimens
Of Savage eloquence, and quaint letter
from Josh Billings. Esq,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-16

TEAcHEas.-Supt. Cramer Circulars the
teachers Of this County to meet in Elkader
September the 25tb, and stay in session
until Oct. 10th, vhen the Institute com.
mences. All wanting information will
write to Mr.. Craner. The Objects mutual
improvement. Much good may be done
in this way.