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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

The matter of the Petroleum Springs,
aud the fact that oil really exist, and has
been found in Crawford County, begins to
assume an important phase. Several oil
springs have been found in various parts of
the county. Experienced men, scientific
chemists, have carefully examined these
indications, and all pronounce them genu.
inc, and valuable discoveries. We have
seen some Of the oil springs, and we know
there is no deception about them, and that
the Petroleum does in fact exude from the
earth. In company with Prof. GANo, Of
Chicago, We visited the Tichenor discover
les on Copper Creek, again, and we are
more convinced than at first, of the extent
andvvalue of this property, and,sal We de-
sire now is to see it properly dereloped
There can not be any one more Jealous
than we always have been and are, in
efforts or desires to aid that which will de-.
velope and benefit Crawford County. And
any thing practical and just that tends to
this result will meet hearty second from
us The finding Of Petroleum in paying
quantities here, will prove general good.
We hope il will be SO found, but at the same
time, we will not advise any farmer or
landowner in this county to lease their
property to any association Of Spectators
on any terms If they want to strike OIL"
let them bore for it. Give capital every
chance that is fair; but don't let any set Ct
sharp chaps have lien on your property
for term Of years, that may prove very
'nconvenient before you are aware Of the
'ull effect of II there is "good thing"
o be had there is no reason why the far
mers who own these lands should keep
it," kR - a 80 ssv. -, .asa>a q ga -.
The Copper Greek Company now pro.
pose to go to ,oork and develop their pros.
pect. This is right Ii We hope they will
find flowing wells. To raise money for
this purpose is legitimate. But to issue
large amounts Of stock and raise money on
a basis that is untried and uncertain, is
little better than swindling, and should not
be encouraged. The Copper Greek Com.
psny4 will not do this. They will solici,
subscriptions sufficient for testing the pro.
perty fully. II successful, their stock will
be as good as any Bank paper.
We publish in full the Report of Prof
GANo, and we know that the Company
will soon have their machinery on the
ground, and promptly solve the problem
as to whether oil in paying quantities can
be had by boring in the bluffs Of "Old
Crawford" Prairie DIV Chen Courier.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

. A young lady objected TO negro's car.
rying her across mud hole because she
,houg ht herself too heavy. "Lor's missee,"
said Sambo imploringly, us carried whole
barrels Of sugar. . ,,r..-s '-'F'1
An editor says bis attention was first di
rected TO matrimony by the skilltul manner
in which pretty girl handled . broom
his wife handles . broom IL not so very
pleasant.
Among the most distinguished songs,
which the celebrated Teresa sings. is one,
the delicate title of which is, IL have whip
ped my husband - s-.,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

Cooley, for July, is beautiful number
We almost envy the American Lord OF
Fashion and Taste in his influence over
the waterfall sex. Speaking of this in
ducss the copy Of the following from LOUIS
elegant magazine: &C.
WATERFALLs.-Wby will the ladies,
wheh they get . pretty fashion, always
c0ntrive to burlesque it? When these
waterfalls were first introduced, they were
pretty and graceful; but now so much hair
is bundled on the back part Of the bead,
that we sometimes feel in fear lest the lady
should topple over. Just so with crinoline;
small one is neat and pretty, large one
grotesque and ugly. ,., ...
While copying We want our readers to
see this also from the same Book:
WEAr WE D,sLIKE-the phraseology Of
toe following:
IN. Otto Dressed, of Boston, virtuoso,
whose fame has spread far and wide, has
been prevailed on to pay visit to Phila
delphia and give . brief series of concerts "
"Has been prevailed upon" Now, W.
presume Mr.. o D., whom we do moi
know. exhibits for gain, and was no doubt
glad to come. He Of course did not play
without being paid. Let US hear no more
of this. Call things by their right names
Let US put in word here. What sense
is there is there In saying that "the Rev
Mr.. Genesis has received call from tn
Winona I'd Presbyterian Church p Wb,
not say the deacons of that church offered
him 81 500 to preach year for them ant
as bis salary in Podunk was only $1,000
he has decided to remove TO Winona?
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

The Burlington Haa0Ieys is pretty mad
at it's party for advocating negro suffrage.
Ia recent number of that influential
sheet it said that the Republican party can
carry the state for Mule outrage !! This
compliment to party drill or political in.
sanity is good, but We doubt very mach
its applicability to the masses Of the Iowa
voters who call themselves Republicans
The more quiet and reasoning papers Of
the State cannot conceal their regrets that
the Negro and Indian plank should have
been introduced. F 3 ~ s-s- So ,gl2s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

ia train moving at the rate of twenty five
miles an hour we're stopped instantaneously,
the passengers would experience concussion
equal to that Of body falling from height of
nineteen feet, they would DO hurled against
the sides of the carriage with force equal to
that which they would be exposed to in falling
from window on the second floor Of house.
. II the train we're moving it the rate of thirty
miles per hour, they might as well fall from q
hei ht Of three pair of stairs; and an express
train would, in point Of fact, make them fall
from a fourth story. Instantaneous breaks
are therefore 10 be avoided, if possible.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19
Political Divinss.

Political Divinss. II ls< I5of|
We Clip the following sound paragraph
from valued New York exchange. ~~
Our neighbor, the Tribune, Is 'glad to
see so many rlergymen among the orators
selected for the coming anniversary" We
cannot share in ITS satisfaction. With all
our sincere respect for the character and
cloth OF the church minister, we look upon
him 81 the most unfit Of all public persons
to take part in political affairs. His very
position in the pulpit makes him dogmatic,
imperious, prejudiced, and politically in
experienced. But We have stronger OBJ,
lection than this. for We are conscious that
religion itself is degraded and the church is
made to lose its hallowed character in the
common eye, BY this stepping fourth Il it's
apostles to mingle in the fray Of worldly
men. No wonder the preachers tell us
that free thinkers ale multiplying! that
church attendance is diminishing! How
could it be otherwise !? The church, to he
properly respected, should b. kept stu
.lionsly aloof from oil secular objects, and
her ministers, to inspire that regard which
their holy calling entities them to, should
eschew the petty ambition of shining in
political circles.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

JAY Cooke has recently employed SAN.
WILKEsoN. the gushing sensational WASH
ing,on letter writer, to prepare a highfalu
tin essay arguing hat the national debt is
blessing. The people won't swallow any
such flap doodle. They know it is not q
blessing at the same time they knew i
was necessarily incurred in defending the
life Of the nation, and that il is sacred
debt Of honor, every cent Of which must be
scr1pulously paid.
We are glad to observe that the admins
tration had nothing to do with suggesting
the publication of Mr.. CooKE's manifesto.
Mr.. McCULLocu, the Secretary of the Trea.
sury, is reported to express the opinion,
not thst the debt is blessing but that bis
hope is that it msy be 80 arranged that it
will not become national calamity Ws.
journal.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

The Radicals.
Theie are unmistakable premonitions OF
a split in the republican party. Tne Sc, :
hesive power OF public plumber" helped to
preserve its unity during the war. but,
as President Johnson shows no disposition
to shower the patronage Of the government
upon the uitras, but, on the contrary,
snubs them without ceremony. they seem
resolved to kick out Of the traces. The
members of the Jacobin wing, or ''extreme
left" of the republican majority that elected
andgre-siectsd Mr.. lincoln, know full well
that unless backed up by negro votes, they
must 60 into Everlasting minorties."-
They have strained every nerve to induce
Mr. johnson to usurp the power vested by
the Constitution in the states to regulate
the right Of suffrage within their respec-
tive boundaries Al their efforts in this
behalf have proved fruitless. H. has lett
it to the re organised South to say whether
the ex slave snail be endowed, in addition
to his other privileges, with that ''round
and top OF sovereignty" the right to vote,
and as 4 consequences, to be vOted for
The South, mem. CON. answers mo" Hence,
the extremists, baff1 ID in their darling
object, consider it good policy, as well as =
great luxury, to denounce and malign the
President. II they cannot brow beat him
out OF his position, they hope by contin.
ual agitation of the suffrage question to
make proselytes, and finally attain their
object through Congress. But the dem
oc, ats and the conservative republicans
will be too strong for them, we take it, and
Sambo will have to forego the role of vot,r
and law maker during the present gener
alton. As the negro paper here, conducted
ay educated blacks, recommends that the
leading men Of the South be hunted like
wild beasts until exterminated, the exclu.
sion of ignorant and semi brutal field hands
from the polls is measure which no
rational and humane white man will be ~
c:ined to regret-N. Y Exchange.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19
List or Letters

DEMAINING unclaimed in the Post Office, at Nc.
II Gregor, State OF Iowa, 18th day OF July, 1866.
'To obtain any Of these letters the applicant must
call for advertised letters give the date Of this list, and
pay cent for advertising f'n 81 ~ gahusg
If called for within month they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office. # aa.l- ..as.4esit sH4
Free Delivery Of letters by carriers at the residence
of owner in cities large towns may be secured Ivy
observing tho following rules: ... .
Il. Direct the letters plainly to the street and No.
well AS the post Office and State. ~
20. Head letters with the writer's Post Once and
State street and number sign them plainly with their
nae and request that be directed accordingly
SO. Letters to strangers transient visitors in
town city, whose special address may be unknown
should be marked in the lower efthand corner, with
the word Transient
~. Place the postage stamp tho upper right-hand
corner, and leave space between the stamp and direc
ton for post-making without interfering with the
writing. r..
IN. B.-A request for the return of letter to the
writer, If unclaimed within 80 days or less, written
printed with the writer's name post Office, and State
the lehand end of the envelop the face SIDE
vii be complied with at the usual prepaid rate of post
age payable when the letter il delivered to the writer
Ccn of
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

PIrHY BREvITIEs-"Not for day, but for all time"-
PLANTATION BIrTERs.
Hold fast 70 that which il good e
Never be without Plantation Btters In the house.
'"rhrice il he armed who hath his quarrel just"
Thrice armed against Disease Is he who always has
bottle OF Plantation Bitters IN the house.
prevention Is better than cure"
Plantation Bitsrs will prevent and cure Dyspepsia,
Vertigo, Headache Heartburn and oil gloomy despon-
dent and unhappy feelings. Relief in five minutes.
"ln time Of peace prepare for war" --.F r
When you WELL feel the first unpleasant ndica-
TSas ., sickness as. ~ nssss
hillary dcrapgsments.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

DEcoRAn.-Father BAILEY, Of the Re-
public is excitable on McGregor matters
We like him FIRST rate, but he should b.
better natured. We asked questions few
weeks ago and be responded unkindlv.-
Our questions brought out just what D co,
rah wanted; it is now told us that tho cars
will arrive At Decorah by the LIST. Of Sept.
ember, There are many matters abou,
this Railroad business which We care no,
to tell yet, and We hope our contemporaries
will 60 slow. Our sister city Of Winnesbiek
Co. is under no special obligations to the
Milwaukee Co. for the prize she is about
to draw. la
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19
COMMERCIAL.
TINES OyrrCr r.

TIMES OFFICE, Tuesday, July 1s--4 P. NJ.
Weather fine but cool. River high and holding its
own. Fishing dull. People healthy and happy. Bust
ness good. On Tuesday there from 200 to 400
teams In town-the streets looked o. crowded Us we
have seen them for three years. Benton Bros. Co..
correct their report carefully Tho advance in gold to
As sets produce up and business is more live
Nv
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

THE NEoRoEs. 1T is narrowing to The feel
ings of common humanity to read the account
of destitution, sickness and distress among the
poor negroes in the southern states, now thrown
upon their own resources for sustenance and
support. How true was the declaration of Mr..
Clay: "Of Ill the bitterest enemies of the
unfortunate negro, there are none % compare
with the Abolitionists, their pretended friends.
who, like the Centaur Of old, mount not the
back Of the horse. but the back Of the negro,
to ride themselves into power
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

s. NJ. LAxrsoH & Co. are removing their
goods To the late stand, Of Hanmersloush
Bros. @ss~a % 81 f1at r-a
Lacy & Woolliscroft keep all the green fruits
known to gardens, railroads, express companies
or anybody else. s2a4s @ S: s.-az
Sol. Hutson, Of Pr. du Chicn, IL here daily
with basket gathering up good things for his
army Of guests and boarders at Pr du Chen.
SOL buys largely Of McKinsie T. McCanna,
near Mathew saloon. @
Lew. Metzgar Is tip.top dealer in groceries
and vegetables.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

L. BowEs e. SoN are out with new adver.
tisement of their furniture establishments
Among the recent additions they have the
Ulmcrs Patent elastic spring bed bottoms
which are superior TO any heretofore offered to
the public. 1t is easy, durable and very cheap
when compared with other spring bed bottoms
may be easily adjusted to any bedstead, only
requiring from ten to fifteen minutes time, and
is proof against all vermin. They are also
agents for the Wilcox 4 Gibbs Sewing
Machines ,,s...... .......- /. d.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

G. L.scorr has : railroad Adv. that will
interest the public.
L. Bowen e. Son arc the best workers in
furniture to be found In this section Of Iowa.
Sec their Adv.
Teabout wants to sell his mill, engine and
gearing.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

MAJ DRuxuDNp is announced as being
in the Lev 80 q McGregor. The Major
went into The - not as . business but
duty; he assured 10 that when the war
quit SO would be- and he kept bis word
Those who employ Willis DruRmond TO
act for them can hst, every time, that close
application, snssDsnd tact will be devoted
to their interests. ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

Lii utenant Colonel Bryant has succeeded
General Merdith % Preaident Of the court
martial sitting ct 81. Louis @
The Col. Is known to the readers Of the
TINES Is our "Over,the River" correspon.
dent and from our acquaintance with him
We believe the appointment to be good
one.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

SoMETIMEs newspaper items get mixed.
Here is an example from an exchange, in
which an ,socount Of : speedily Beccher
and q robbery, arc made to read absurdly
enough:
"kev. Henry Ward Beecher addressed a
meeting in a gold watch, diam",id pin, &C.. on
one of the Hudson River boats last week by q
man who slept in the berth below him, on the
subject Of negro Suffrage" - a ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

BLESSED is the man who 10 always Cat broke i
for no man saith unto him, "lcnd me fveI
dollars"
Blessed 10 the man or woman who buys
music, jewelry, organs: pianos or an elegant
watch OF HUBBARD.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

The Copper Creek tWis.) Petroleum excite.
ment is increasing. Gentlemen from Pennsyl.
vania assure US that the specimens we exhibit
their own greasy region. The Stock books Of
the company will probably be closed in few
days, by order of the directors. Parties stand
ready to proceed in the development Of the
property without farther sales Of stock. There
is force Of ten hands now at work getting
out timber. &C., on the ground. The Engine
will be in operation in short time. -s
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

JuDGING from the number Of musical instru.
ments H. C. Scott 10 selling, We would say the
people in general are beginning to realize the
great importance OF giving their children :
musical education. Nothing is more calculated
to elevate. enlighten and make a home cheer
full and happy than to have music in = family.
Scott is Agent for the very popular American
Organ and number of first class Pianos.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

BAasuMs Mustux Bussr.-os the 18Th
inst, fire broke cut in Barnum' 3 museum. New
York City, totally destroying the following
buildings; estimated lpss being 81 ,OOO.09O.
On Broadway-Nos. 2l2, 2l4, gig. 2l8, 220
and 222.
On Ann street-Nos. 9, 4, s, 8, 10, IA and
Is.
On Fulton street-Nos. l47, l49, ISL, 1853
and l55. s5e ~, l Il as..a-.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

There is philosophical reason for calling
this fast age. The human pulse has
quickened from seven to ten throbs min.
ute over that Of fifty years ago, says a
recent writer On progress. s.o e vaE
True enough but this is small item ip
the business Ollie compared with the large
and elegant assortment Of Jswslry,
Watches, Clocks, and other useful and
ornamental elegaociss which "Cus' EREscn
Offers for sale. #Ete E1.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

THE OursIpE.-"Kate Aud" Drummond. OF
Missouri, favors Us with two good pieces Of
poetry...... Negro Suffrage Summary Of
News and Items. 1900 President Johnson and
Senator sunner-:-.- 1.-The Missionary Busl-
ncss..uo.. Advertising Policy. "..Miscellany
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

vIRoouA.-The Proprietors Of the TINES
are authorized by special commission to receive
and transmit goods and money TO the sufferers
by the late terrible tornado at Viroqua. Our
authority comes from the Soliciting Committee,
D. B. Priest, Chairman. Here is an opportu-
nifty to do real good to a suffering people, and
humanity demands Of every one Of you con.
tribution.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

sVIcro1Y.-In Ao,oer trial last Saturday
near Wet Union. the Hubbard Machine.
manufactured BY Mccormick 4 Co., of Chicago,
aud run by Tommy Thompson, Agent for Clay.
ton county, Headquarters with Bass e. Elmen.
dorf,) beat half dozen competitors Of popular
notoriety. The West Union paper gives it a
large puff. From 6 to hundred people wit.
messed the race. Next week We will know
more Of the particulars.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19
DEMocRATIC srATE CONVENTION,

All persons opposed 10 striking cut the word "white
from the article In tho State Constitution the right
Of suffrage. and In favor Of eustAinng President JOHN
ron In As plan the States recently IN
rebellion las has been promulgated BY the Pcstdon
are Invited to meet in sheis respective counties and
ssect delegates 70 attend State Convention to Be held
At DssNoncs, Thursdsy, the twenty fourth day Of
August l. D. lsos, at 10 O'Clock A. ~ for the purpose
Of nsnlniting candidstes for the Offices Of Governor
lisuseusns Governor Judge Of the Supreme Court and
eupernteulen. Of Public Instruction. 10 be supported
hy the p-orle at the ensuing October election.
LAUREL SUMMERS
Chairman Of tho Dem. State Gen. Com.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

RoorISG. -FIScu, a stranger u in this
latitude, though 3 considerable "hoss"
dealer, is making patent roofs for all crea
ton. He uses gravel, pitch and cloth to
make the premises secure from rain, and
good judges assure US that the Finch roofs
will last many years without repairs. -
WALTER has large amount of work ahead
but he is prepared to do everything 10 thu
way Of protecting property from storms.-
At Winona, Red Wing, Lake City, Lans
ing, and Lacrosse and other river point.
he Is engaged At present. "By King
pitches roofs, plays pitch" and if neeessa
~ he "pitches'' of Of roofs TO show hi
skill in the business. joking aside, Mr.
Finch has good thing in the roofirgs val
and he attend to it like man of honor
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

WOMEN It is remarkable that women are
good deal like watches-very pretty to look
at but difficult to regulate when they once take
to going wrong. They never 60 wrong, how
ever, when they go to WHEELER for their
shoes. e ,4-s -.r5..-
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19
COUNTY MAP.

WYE, the undersigned, have examined County Maps
w Of Ogle and other counties of the State of ILL
nois published by NJ IL. Thompson who proposes get
ting up similar one Of Clayton county, Iowa. We
have no hesitation in pronouncing them the most
minute and complete work Of the kind we have seen,
and cheeruly II every citizen of the
county. MIR. Thompson is practical surveyor aud
map publisher, and We have doubt will get up
first class map. fsr5t EaE.f.a
THOMAS UPAEGRAFF, McGregor.
A. p. RICHARDSON, +t
j. II. ANDRICk, is ...,
ORLANDO MCCRANEY,
s. MERRILL Pres't LIST National Bank,
Q. HULvERSON, Cashier LIST Nal Bank, :"
WALTER BRO,
d. HAMMER, .ss
REUBEN NOBLE,
Il. X. BARRON,
NJ OBRIEN. ["' .f"t&"
SAMUEL MURDOCH, Garnavillo.
THOMAS THOMPSON, Read. RI
ii. 8. GRANGER Clerk, Elkader.
IA CRAMER. Co Superintendent, I"
ALvAH G. ROGERS, Co. Judge,
JACOB NICLAUS, Treasurer, I"
tf-" ~E.i 455w3.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

HORSE TMLvEs.-Tho Monona detectives
are now fully organized. Alta late meeting
the following were elected officers for the year:
Elmer Egbert, President, Page Olmsted. Vice
P. Chas. N. Atwood Treasurer and Silas Egg.
bert Secy. A vigilance committee is also up
pointed consisting Of such energetic men as
Thompson, Olmsted, Humphrey and others
who will track thief to within a halfa mile
of Tophet rather than fail to take him. The
gentlemen who bor,ow horses exclusively in
the night will find the neighborhood of Mo-
mona hard road to travel. The detectives
have fund on hand to catch these dealers in
horses. The Almighty may be kind to the
thieves if they are caught-they will stand a
poor show for mercy in mortal hands.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-07-19

The past is now with the historian, but We
must still grspple with the future. In this
we need guile, and, fortunately, We can
trust the Constitution which has safely
brought US through the gloom and danger
Of the past Let each State take care of its
own local interests and affairs; Ohio of hers,
Louisiana OF hers, Wisconsin Of hers, and
believe the best results will follow.
-1e f~respCsrs Gen. SHERMAN. .