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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

SHIPPING. We Call the special attention
of eur commercial men to the Advertise.
% mt of the Lake Line for which J.. j.
TALMApGE is the Milwaukee Agent. We
know but little of the line of vessels, but
when Mayor john puts his signature to
anything We never doubt or ask questions
lie is trump socially and in business
way and notwithstanding our difference 10
politics We like him first rate. John would
say Of himself that he was no great affair,
but If such a remark were made here, the
TINES Office, from senior editor to deril,
will attack the caitiff who dares to say less
than that be is the soul of honor.
Ship by this line # you want prompt.
ness, speed and gentlemanly treatment
throughout.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

HUTSON's BALL.-Wc attended the Ball
at the new R. R. Hotel, on the evening>f
Thursday, May 4th. Owing to the general
feeling of sadness caused by the burial of
the President on that day at Springfield,
the company was not so large as was ex-
pected. There was full room, however !;
most excellent music; one of the most
superior tables ever surrounded, oceans Of
champagne and the best of feeling. The
Ball gave satisfaction to all present. We
never saw party where the ladies were so
ornately attired or where an easier social
intercourse was manifest. Everybody was
"at home," and this is what makes up the
happiness Of social meeting. "Sol." and
John were in every rom in the house at
once, to see that guests were attended to.
Gen. Dousman and lady looked on; Capt.
LAuaHToN and Clerk MATTER, Of the Key
City, were present and not at all slow
Key City folks are not very slow al any
time.
Sol. g. Son know how to keep 4 hotel,
and as they are full of custom We will say
no more about them.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

TELEGRAPnIc.-We are in receipt of copy
of letter from E. R. KING late telegraph
operator here addressed to @. G. SuoLEs,
Supt. N. w. Telegraph Co. Mr.. S. says
that Mr.. Kings leaving his post vas =
breach of duty. Mr.. r. replies that the
wire was down, and on application nobody
came to repair it and he quit. He farther
says the Office here is only q swindle on
McGregor people by the N. W. T. Co.
There are many curious things in Mr.. KS
letter, but it is not perhaps advisable to
publish in full. Cases of injury to parties
are related. We are obliged to Mr.. K. for
his favor. Mr.. Patterson is now here, but
at present bis connection vita the east is
not complete; in few days the line will be
all right and We hope this hint to the N.
W. L. Co. will do them good. II not, we
shall 60 to throwing stones instead Of
grass.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

We are pleased to announce to the PEG
pie Of McGregor, that L. Benjamin, for.
merly a resident here and sole manager q
Hamnersl0ugh Brothers business while in
this city, has entered as partner in this
extensive firm, at Springfield, H., and KaI.
sas City, Mo. His numerous friends uD.
doubtedly will be pleased TO hear, Of the
good success Of this enterprising young
man; we wish him good deal Of success
and are only sorry that we have him not in
our midst.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

We are in receipt, per mail, Of Dr..
WNsLow AYERS great pamphlet on the
"North- Western Conspiracy" with q re.
quest, Of course, that We shall rotice.-
Candor compels US to say that We do not
admire the pamphlet. We think the Doc.
tor very ungenerously endeavors to involve
the whole Democratic party Of the North
in tho rebellion, the assassination of Mr..
Lincoln and all the other crimes which
have characted our country for the past
four years. This isn't to our taste. We
do not believe that enc million eight hundred
thousand Americans (the voters for Nc.
Clellan) should be held responsible for the
butchery of our late Chief Magistrate, and
We think he who would excite prejudice
against men as patriotic as himself, for the
purpose Of making money, is not . good
man. The pamphlet abounds in mis-
statements, and its circulation is evidently
designed to aid party rather than to en-.
tighten the country. IF it is desirable to
keep up an eternal political and social brol
at the North, this pamphlet is a splendid
cauldron in which to boil the "hell broth: !"
those who desire this state of society will
remit to Drawer $3.50, Chicago.
To show our readers that our political
feelings do not govern US in this brief re
view, we copy below from the Milwaukee
Daily Sentinel, the leading organ Of Re.
publican:sm and "lcyalty" in the state Of
Wisconsin. The Tribune puffs it power
fully, and the Sentinel thus demurs:
"Our estimate Of the work is not quite
so high as that of the Tribune. 1t is not,
as the Tribune says, a compilation of evi
dence. Ifit we're it would be more reliable.
1t is perhaps not unfair to assume, that in
the vigorous and protracted military com.
mission held at Cincinnati, all the evidence
Of traitorous or disloyal character, which
could be found, was adduced. DR.. Aver is
doubtless well meaning man, and q sincere
lover of his country, according to his un.
derstanding; still it is impossible not to
discover in this work, evidence Of feeling
OF personal hatred, or revenge for some
fancied or real grievance of the authors
The men whom that military commission
failed to convict, we are pleased to believe
innocent; for the sake of our common
country We would rejoice to believe them
all so, but cannot.
Mr.. Ayers book can do 20 possible good.
1t is coarse, vulgar, and even indecent in
expression, in many instances, and We arc
sorry it has attained the circulation it has.
The reader can take our opinion, or that Of
the Tribune; they differ somewhat
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

We publish in another column the testi
monals of three Of our citizens Of the
Hallet, Davis & Co. pianos, for sale here
by Mrs. H. g. Scott. These recommends.
tons, willingly given, are from persons
whose reputation for reliability 10 too well
known throughout the country to require
any further evidence from Us in favor u
this celebrated and meritosious instfumsnt.
Mrs. Scott, in addition to these. has, on
sale, musical instruments Of other mana.
facture, sheet music, &C. &c.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

CuEArING.-Dr. Fuller, the U. S. Collec.
tor for this Cong District, was here on
Friday from Dubuque, where he had been
to stop the distilleres Of Rhomberg, Jaeger
and others. It seems the distillers there
had reported only Aa!f their manufacture
Of High Wines, and hence were "dodsing'
1--WE don't like to say s,oindlinc, because
these men are "loyal to the corc,'D Gov
eminent tax Of two to five thousand dollars
a day! Rhomberg made 1900 gallons per
day, and bis proper tax, at $500, would be
5000! The distilleries are closed Messrs
Allison, Bissel and other distinguished law
yers are now in Washington to 'arrange"
the matter. If the money. patriotism Of
the late war could be looked up, the read.
ing public would be at 40 loss to discover
the motives which influence large portion
of our noisiest stay at home blow. hards.
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EnlGmas.
An esteemed friend writes us a. follows:
"Ar HOME" April goth. 1868.

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| "Ar HOME" April 29th, 1865.
| Eds. Times II quite agree with you q,
to the "dignity' Of solving or making
Enigmas. Although the mother of q large
family, generally find time to "work OUT
those that we find in 1.-The Young Folks
and "Thc Little Pilgrim" both of which
excellent periodicals for the young are taken
by the children. Strange it is that 80
many parents neglect to provide their chill
dren with Magazines or papers, while their
tables are loaded with (what Grace Green.
wood terms) ''grown-up books" If they
were A. anxious to improve their minds Is
they are to decorate their bodies, 1.-THE Of
what is spent in embroidery would give
them the means of beguiling the leisure
that is otherwise passed in mischief Par.
don my trespassing on your time. in
tended to send the answer to your last
Enigms, but as it is solved in your last
issue, omit. Here is one:
I am composed of 81 letters.
Ny 10, s, ~, 16, 8, Q, Q, 6, was the in.
ventor of beautiful art.
Ny 2, 10, /, 81, II, was an Italian poet.
My 4, 8, IL, 1s, 10, 20, is one of the
Asteroids.
Ny s, 10, 10, IA, 8, 70, was = musical
composer.
My 10, Is, Z. is Spanish title. %
Ny whole was an eminent statesman.
"LoRENA."
Here is another
am composed of Is letters.
Ny ~, 7, 10, l, is an important mathe-
NAUTICAL term.
Ny II, s, 6, 6, 16, IA, gave US trouble
when young.
My s,2,3, 4, s, 6, 8, is . means of con.
veyance.
NY II, 4,7,s, l, 10, II, was used by
the sea gods.
My IS, Is, Is, 5, is something nice.
My 8, z. 10, IA, Q, 4, is always welcom.
ed.
My Q, II, II, 5, 10, is lady's name.
My 8, 4, Z, s, l, is common but disagree
able.
My 8, 5, 10, II, IS, 6, II, is professor.
My II, z, 10, II, is used in the army.
Ny IA, Is, II, Q, is = celebrated river.
My whole is the name of distinguished
American. r.
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Justice.

Justice. ..
We are in receipt Of a copy Of the Chi
cago "Voice Of the Fair" journal got up
for the benefit Of the N. w. S. Fair, and
published by ROUNDS & JAMES. In the
issue Of April 27tb, we find credit that is
not desired by the lady to whom it is given.
In the "Voics" we find "Collection at Gar.
navillo, Iowa, per Mrs. G. Barron of Nc
Gregor, $4,000" The facts are these -
Alonzo Brown, Esq, Of Garnavillo, Agent
for the county, requested Mrs. II. B. George
to canvass this city. Mrs. G. chose Mrs.
Anna Tor Chas Barron as assistant. Mrs.
Barron's health prevented her from per-
forming the duty for which she is so well
qualified and which she would SO ch.erfully
have attended to. Mrs. G. had the work
to do almost alone; (no more energetic
lady can be found in the Union) and the
collection Of the $4,000 is properly to her
credit. Mr.. BRowN is too much of gentle
man to take from Mrs. G. the credit to
which she is entitled, and we think the
association Of Garnavillo with the donation
named was an oversight. Will he please
correct it? ...
Mrs. George is the best advocate the
soldiers and their fsmilies have in this
county, and as she works without pay it is
no more than inst that cha sho,ld no
credited. How Mr.. Brown could have
mado this error VIC cannot imagine; we
now have on our desk the following re.
ceipt: rjsa
APRIL 18th, 1865.
Received Of Mrs. II. B. George, Forty
dollars, collected for the Sanitary Com
mission. ALoNzo Brown,
Agent for Clayton Co.
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P. S.-Marshal HERMAN calls on us to
say that he is doing the best he can to keep
order in the city. If the people would
assist Frank rather than find fault with
what he cannot help, it would be better for
all Of us. There is no more faithful worker
for public interest than HERMAN, and it is
due him as public officer that he should
have cooperation in the line of his duty.
The side walks will soon be put in better
shape than they now are. Mayor Letting.
well is at home, and it will not be long be-
fore his energetic action will be developed
in improving tho promcnades Of our narrow
city.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

HARNEss-Jo. PIEcKARr is doing q
splendid business in the Harness and Sad.
dlcry line /: be has hands enough employed
to 6ll country school-house, and they all
know their business so we'll that their work
is always complete. The shop is nearly
opposite the Western Hotel, corner Third
and Main. To those who want fine or
plain work, or those In need Of repairs, we
commend notice Of Pieckart's large bills,
his advertisement and then the samples of
superior workmanship which he turns
out.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

THE NoNDELL Friday, the 18th,
there will be social Ball at this popular
hotel. No tickets will be issued. All are
invited to report early and make up their
minds to have good time. BRowS will
be on hand in the highest degree Of good
nature and suavity to make the participants
happy. Splendid music and the best ball.
room in Wisconsin.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

SEALED proposals. will be received BY either Of the
undersigned, Building Committee Of Giard Town
ship. Clayton Co., Iowa. for building and completing two
Schoolhouses in subdistricts No. and Of sad Town
ship Specifications may be At the TiNEs once or
with either Of the committee Bids will be received up
to noon of the 18th day Of May 1885, at which time the
contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bid
der Proposals invited and solicited beth Frame
and Stone buildings for said the COMMITTEES
rcservng the right Of choice and also to reject any
all bids that be unreasonably high also to correct
or modify the specifications. Information regarding
locality. proximity to timber, &C., will be chesrfully
given by either.
FRANCIS McMULLIN,l
JAMES TAPER, Building
HENRY FROELfCH Committes
Pr. DICKINSON,
Giard Township Clayton Co., Iowa. April 10, 1885.
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CHICAGO, Ill. April lst, 1866.

The agency heretofore held by r. Hub.
bard & Co., Of McGregor, Iowa, tor the
Celebrated s. d. & II. w. Smiths Ameri.
can Oogans, have this day Withdrawn
and transferred over to Mrs. II. q. Scott.
Mrs. s. is now sole Agent for Northern
Iowa, and Southern Minnesota. and any
one wishing to purchase, can obtain them
of her at Chicago, or factory prices, aud
save time and freights a.. .s,
a w. w. KINsALL, q.
iyH6 N. W. Agent Chicago.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

MOBILE BAY.-Line McKinnie sends us
most valuable map of Mobile Bay. We
know it to be "Line's" own draught from
circumstances which we will explain to
him in few weeks when he returns. The
map is on double sheet of foolscap. II
gives the localities and progress of the
Federal troops all round the bay; the inlcts,
the battles, the losses, the captures, the
villages, the rivers, where ''ile was struck
and many other interesting things connect
ed with the capture q this last Of the i'm.
portant rebel cities. We are under very
great obligations to our soldier friend for
so valuable document.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

CHANdE.-C Charles Budde viii sell his
stock of Groceries on Main street, nearly
opposite the Murray House. He has an OK.
cellent stand and is doing we'll, but he
wishes to engage with his father lat the
foot of Main street, in the same business
and on more extensive scale. Call, il
you want bargain.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

SPoRTsMEN.-FRANK BRoHrER, the polite
gentleman and excellent mechanic, opposite
the Flanders House, has all the gunnery
that any live man wants in this world. He
will doctor your guns and pistols so that
you can kill game till you can't rest
Frank sells Pistols. Rifles, Shot guns, Caps,
Lead, Cartridges, Powder, Flasks, Shot
bags. makes ram rods well, he does
everything in the gun line, and throws in
good French story to.boot. Call on him if
your shooting tools are out Of order.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

STAvER.-This is the name of an odd
genius, resident of Freeport, III. He sends
Us bis respects and requests US to say that
no nan in the west can sell such Boots and
Shoes Is he does except A. H. WHEELER
Of McGregor. Wheeler is in receipt of .
large fancy and plain stock for which selec
tons should be made early if you want
your choice.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

1MrRovExENr.-Esty's Cottage Organ is
among the latest advances in the line of
musical march. They are superior to all
instruments except Piano. Mr.. r. Hub
bard, next door to the Bank, is the Agent
here for the sale Of these excellent instru.
ments. Prices from $50 to $500. The
arrangements for suppressing or increasing
the volume of sound render them desirable
az parlor or as church orgaa.
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W. A. BENTON, p. N.
FOR SALE.

- PLEASANT RESIDENCE on Main Street. -
McGreg0r, nearly opposite the Flanders House
where Capt. Sherwin nsw resides.
Also. Residence ON Ann Street. occupied by Jas.
Redding.
Also, one in McCraney's Addition.
Also. Two Lots and Buildings ct North Mc0rseos. Z
Also Eighty Acres Of Fine Land adjoining the farm
ct Reuben Mckle on the 0arnavillo road
For prices and terms enquire ct the TIM1D Once or
address c. r. REMICK, Chicago, Ill. l37
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COMMERCIAL.
TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, NJ,

TIxEs OFFICE, Tuesday May 0-4P.M.
Weather cloudy. River falling slowly. Rats and
Steamboats, plenty. Fishing just commenced. Busi.
moss dull. Roads good. Farmers generally, holding
the pillow or sowing wheat. Grain IL rumored to be
down 6@l0 cents but do not know 1t authoritative
ly Our telegrsphic connection with the east Is NOT
good for anything at present and without advi
ces but report says the bottom has fallen out Of the
market
See Benton Bros Co.'S report for the local prices
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

Tas Gisebsrgs Of tbs tAses classes -
soldiers who win be srst sEscted by The
order 81 the War Depastmens the recruits
IN rendezvous, the paroied ard fafloughed
men, and the conyalescents,-vil nsks m
immediate reduction ia tlse array o. III least
ons hundred thousAfd.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

North McGREGoR. -This yeung city is
to be greatly improved this summer. The
Railroad buildings will be located on the
north side of the creek, new buildings for
freight and passenger accommodation will
be put up, tracks will be laid from Keen 4
Thompson's Foundry to the river. by the
way Of Ruble's Agricultural Depot. A
substantial bridge will be built across the
bottom land from Ruble's to the bluff on
this side. Verify our young rival begins
to look up.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

The Burial.
The Dailies Of all our cities have been
oiled for several days with accounts of the
progress of the funeral cortcge of the
lamented Mr.. Lincoln. Finding it imposs
ible to publish the accounts of funeral
which, more than al others in history, has
excited the public mind, We have chosen to
refer to it only in brief. In Washington.
New York and Chicago We suppose no such
display Of public interest was ever before
exhibited. At indianapolis preparations
were made for an exhibition honorable to
the dead and creditablo to the State, but
the day the remains arrived there was =
day Of rain from morning till night, and
hence the professional ceremonies were, in
measure, dispensed with. .
We clip below, from an exchange. a
paragraph or two detailing the last sad rites
atSpringdsld, III. Bishop Simpson, Of the
~ z. Church, is an acquaintance and great
osatorical favorite Of ours, and we have no
doubt Of the eloquence of his funeral
grafton; but We do not sec why, as it is
said below, there should be applause" At
afuneral! The writer probably meant a
sort Of audible assent to the correctness oil
tho distinguished divinc's positions or state
ments, but be certainly heard no applause
in tho general meaning Of that term:
"The procession has arrived at Oak Hill
Cemetery. The family friends, guards o.
honor, chief mournsrs and others assembled
close around the vault. The clergy wer,
on an elevated ground adjacent, and Bisho.
Simpson, surrounded by other prominent
clergyinen, stood in advance, locking down
upon the coffin. After prayer by one o.
the gentlemen present, the Bishop delivered
. funeral Grafton. It was one Of the mos
mastery efforts ever delivered BY this elo
quent speaker. 1t was about one hour IL
duration, snd . large part was . critica
and wonderfully accurate analysis Of th,
lato Presidents character. His peroration
giving lessons Of the hour, WAS matches.
piece of .oloquence. His glowing periodl
produced applause. and his appeals wer,
greeted with solemn "Amens" from tn,
large audience.
The vault Is built of Joliet stone, and il
twelve feet long BY fifteen feet wide, witt
~ arch Of four feet sweep. 1t was taste
fully decorated in black and was hung Will
ryergrsens. Large wreaths were suspend
cd around the walls, and the Aoor wa
Strewn with evergreens. In the centre o
the vault was block Of Joliet stone of tn
finest polish, eight feet long BY six wide
and four feet thick, which Was covered Will
black drapery AID tssselated with fringe Q
black velvet. The block was raised twenty
two inches from the surface of the vault
In this structure lies oil that remains morta
Of Abraham Lincoln"
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The Tribune puts volume u political phi
losOphy in . sentence, when il says: AS
sassination has rarely been followed by Rev.
0lution, because II naturally turns the minds
Of men to the necessity Of Law and the value
Of order" This 10 worthy Of Guizot.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

A singular phenomenon in the shape of 4
lake ofwater has made its appearance in Center
tounty. Pa, about three miles from q small
place called Horntown, In the Hublesburg road.
covering about one hundred acres of land, and
varying in depth according to the Irregularities
OF the ground, from ten to thirty feet-some
say fifty feet.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-05-10

New ADs-We have several to which
we cannot call attention as We wish, for
want Of space. See Henry Scholer's Cab
met notice, Jno. Frecman's Express notice.
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Our highly valued friend EDWARD Plus. Esq,
is entitled TO the appellation of "Pa." A few
days since his better half made him the happy
father Of . most elegant young lady. Since
this interesting event Ed. is one Of the best
natured men We ever met. May Providence
bless the young mother and child PLUM can
take care ofhimself If the Cuyealio don't attack
him