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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26
.Jol,nso,ssport.

John sonsport.
"Bill," of the Prairie du Chen Courier
has been to our hcighboring village up the
river ten or twelve miles, on hunting
raid, and he thus racily sets up the place,
the people, and the game region round
about. We would like to see MosHIER, on
the tpo deer for him and three for Bill T"
but at present it may be proper to take the
Courier's statement for truth We know
the "sharps" named below, and know
them to be A No. l "boys;" wish we
had been one of the party, but Townsend
says game is naturally afraid Of us and al
ways runs off when we approach-so there
is no use of our "goin huntin."
During the past week or two, we have
improved an opportunity offered, and en-
joyed few days hunting, and visiting
among old acquaintance, at, and near
Johnsonsport, Iowa. A plcasanter time
we never experienced. Most of our citi-
zens, and many of our readers, know where
Johnsonsport is situated. 1t is on the west
bank of the Father of Waters" about
seven miles from Prairie du CHEN, midway
between Yellow River and Paint Creek !;
and is noted chiefly for it's large wood
trade, and the amount of hardwood lum-
Der, slaves, hoop-poles and cooper's stock
it ships off every year.
The immediate "city" of Johnsonsport
comprises several dwellings, a stave fac
tory, and Post office, social, peaceful
neighborhood and last, though not least,
a comfortable and well-conducted Public
House, kept by 0. STAFFORD, in a style
creditable to any city. The Hotel of Mr..
Stafford deserves notice at our hands, and
we can recommend it to any of our friends.
When the sleighing is in condition, you
will find it nice drive to STArFoRp's, and
when there. you can get Oysters, Hot
Punch, Game, of every kind, or tip-top
meal as you may order. There is more
Fun to be had at Johnson-spo1t than you
can buy at Circus. 1t is cloud" town,
aside from its immense wood trade. Balls,
Rafies. Shooting-matches, Oyster Suppers,
&c., appear to be the chief Occupation of
the town people during the winter months.
There is not a happier, more harmonious
community in Iowa. There are set Of
$ sharps" there, known as Messrs. BOARD
NAN, CLARK, FLAcK, MCCABE, & Co., who
we would advise visitors to look out for!
The Deer hunting in the country about
Johnsonsport is the best in Iowa. Our party
killed seven deer there during the few days
we hunted. The following is the tally:-
Mr.. VIM. G. Moshier shot two deer; son
of Judge Smith, of Milwaukee, killed two
deer; and the writer of this shot three
deer.
If any of our friends want fun, shot
at Deer, a mess of Pheasants, Quails, or
Squirrels, let him get into his cutter and
take few days hunt near Johnsonsport.
We never knew game so plenty as tits there,
and Whereabouts. this year.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Curious CoxPLIcATIoN.-A man at Titus
vile, Pa, committed suicide for the reason
that he was his own grandfather His
reasons were left in writing: we give them
below so that curious people may cipher
out the bother of the conscientious old
soul who took himself off:
"I married widow who had grown
up daughter. My father visited our house
very often, fell in love with my step-daugh-
ter. So my father became my SON. in-law,
and my step-daughter my mother, because
she was my fathers wife. Some time af-
ter my wife had son; he was my father s
brothcrinlaw, and my uncle, for he was the
brother of my step-mother. My father s
wife-i. e., my step-daughter-had also a
son he was, of course my brother, and
in the meantime my grandchild, for he was
son of my daughter. My wife was my
grandmother, because she was my moth
er's mother. | was my wife's husband
and grandchild ut the same time. And as
the husband of a persons grandmother is
his grandfather l was my own GRANDPA
ther!"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Twenty-Five years, and is by far too we'll to
be willing to lend his name to any enter
prise which is not fully up to its profess
ions. Among the Directors we notice j.
S. Howell, Esq, gentleman whose name
is as familiar in mining circles as house
hold words. lie was one of the first men
that took mill across the Plains. and To-
Gated near Central City in 1860. Mr..
Howell is we'll posted in the mineral
wealth OF the mines of Colorado, and
knows every foot of land in the vicinity of
this mine. He has personally inspected
the property, and expresses his entire faith
in the good results which will follow a
systematic working Of the machinery of
the mine.
AS we commenced this article 30 we
will conclude by commencing the subject
to the earnest attention of all CAPITALISTS
Men who have investigated the lode thor
oughly, who know the practice of mining
intimately, and are known to be men Of
integrity and veracity, have expressed
their utmost faith in the prospects of the
company. Their opinions are corrobora-
ted by the afidavits of some of the best
men Of Colorado. The Office of the COM
pany is at No. SO Washington street, and
there all information will be given by the
worthy Secretary and Treasurer, or other
gentlemen interested. In addition to the
property already owned, the company has
negotiated for the purchase of 1000 or
LOO feet of other valuable mining prop
erty nearly contiguous to the mill. At
present, works. being pushed forward at
the mine with all possible dispatch, under
the supervision of George r. Mitchell, Esq.
Superintendent. Mr.. Mitchell has been
engaged in practical mining in the imme-
diato vicinity of this property for many
years, and the utmost confidence is repos-
ed in his knowledge, ability, and certainty
of success.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Mr.. CoLrAx.-This distinguished gen.
tleman, the Speaker Of the House of Rep
resentatives, and prospectively a candidate
for the Presidency, is not Massachusetts
man, quite. In a speech, made at Detroit,
not long since, he is reported:
~ never believed in negro equality.
believe God made US for his own wise pur-
pose superior race. We have proved
ourselves, by our inventions in science,
history and philosophy, to be superior. 1
do not believe in Indian equality. / do
not believe in Chinese equality. God made
us superior race, and with greater re-
sponsibilities. But God forgive me if,
while ] think so, would endeavor to grind
down lower this oppressed race. Our
principle is liberality to all.
Will the honorable gentleman and our
boy-hood chum, please tell the world who
it is that would "grind down lower this
oppressed racer" If "God made us THAT
is, CoLrAx s Co.. a superior race, and
with greater responsibilities" why in the
name Of God do we want to take into po
litical partnership or social partnership the
Negro, the Indian, or the Chinese? Our
country had gone along pretty well til
fanaticism and theorism took the helm
and now where are we? The negro is with
ont a home, and the whites are without .
UNION
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4 circular is before US begging "a ,OO0,-
geo Of America to keep the Pope from snf-
fering. The Papal regions are in debt, and
piety proposes to relieve this trouble to
His Holiness by investing in Roman Bonds
which will doubtless be paid some time, il
over. Az We don't sympothize with foreign
governments Of any kind to a great extent,
we advise our readers to make home of
their own here, in America. and let the Pope
and his influential European friends,
France and Austria for instance. look out
for themselves. Begging money Of people
in this country to keep alive trans-A Atlantic
folly and vrangling is not palatable to this
wsitar. Fsaianism is so far gone up that
the Chicago Tribune has misused it. Now
TIC elections ars oyer. II says that Irish in
this country are tho vjotims Of knaves and
imprsctisatle theorists. Aay man Of re-
Election knew that long ago aad all true
friends Of the Irish SO proclaimed It. Let
European complications alone and save
your money Cor home use.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

FRENCH continues to hold out induce
ments in the shape of all the elegancies
known to frst-class Jewelry Establish
ment. In that mercantile qualification
taste, French is rarely excelled: his goods
are of the incest kind known to the gener-
al trade. A "big thing is on deposit at
his store: we learn it will probably "swing
round the circle. and gladden. the hearts Of
many on some evening Of this week.
SecGus' Gold Pens, Albums, Silverware,
Watches, &c.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

UNIVERSAL SurFRAGE.-The bill proyid-
ing for universal suffrage in the District of
Columbia, specifies that every male person
excepting paupers and males under guar
dianship, Of the age of twenty-one years
and upward, who have not been convicted
of any infamous crime or offense, and ex-
cepting persons who may have voluntarily
given aid and comfort to the rebels in the
late rebellion, shall be entitled to the cleo
tive franchise, and shall be entitled to vote
at any election in said District, irrespective
of color or race.
The above is clipped from some exchange;
we presume it is correct. At Troy, N. Y,
maybe Albany-a Woman's Voting
Convention has been held. Mrs. Cady
Stanton, Mrs. Doctor Blackwell and q
number of other ladies of both sexes just
waded in for keeps in their denunciation Of
those radical chaps who do not propose to
include women with tho newly enfranchis-
ed colored class.
Isn't it too bad that Mrs. Southwortb,
Mrs. Sarah j. Hale, Miss Anna Dickinson,
must be taxed. and not represented at the
ballot box, while the "colored brother !"
of 81, no matter how ignorant or trifling
he is, is marched to the polls. If suffrage
is to be made plaything Of, as this bill in
dicates, Why not give the ladies the benefit
of the principle. They are certainly en-.
titled to be pOllcd if negroes are.
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McGregor Western Railway.
MARRIED.

At West Union. on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 1866, Mr..
MILO LACY to Miss JENNIE T. HINES.
large and delicious rial of Catawba with the
names Of the happy pair and the date of their union
movement reached us on Thursday morning. The be-
haviour of the late TIMES typo and later Juesburgh
Indian fighter had attracted attention here several
days prior to his final attack, but definite informa-
ton prior to his policy Of Demonstration could be
obtained The wine and the note referred to settle all
doubts We had good time drinking the health Of
our young friends. Our devil offered the following
resolutions: Mr.. Mrs Lacy-May their lives be all
sunshine! Adopted unanimously.
On Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 1866, at Clayton, Iowa,
at the house of the brides father by the Rev. Mont
gomery Wakeman, JOHN A. GATES to ANNA
DOUGLAS.
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We clip the following from the Dodgville
(Wis.) Chronicle. The unhappy girl may
be in Northern Iowa. Winneshiek county,
particularly, contains a large number Of her
country people:
INFORMATION WANTED Ander.
son, supposed to be insane, left Prairie du
Chen on the evening of the 10Th ulti,no,
and has not been heard of since. She was
of Norwegian descent, % years old, blue
eyes and brown hair She was dressed in
small plaid, brown gown, and had on a sack
cloak and black hat Any information
leading to her discovery will be thankfully
received by her brother Ole Anderson.
Towerville, Crawford Co., Wis.
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HOPE IN HEAVEN.

When memory paints with pencil blue,
The scenes where youth delighted roved,
eho throws DER none 20 dear q hue
As charmed the homo of one loved.
Each trce, each flower that hourished thcrs,
In former beauty seems to wave,
almost breathe my native air
mid friends who're sleeping in the grave.
How soon these scenes of Joy depare
And present SORROWS spring to view;
Mem'ry, like Hope, still mocks the heart
With visions sweet, but heeting too.
But Faith points out yon radiant Heaven,
And bids the mourner not despair
Whispering afiictions are but given
Like angels wings, to wait US there.
MINIS.
Christmas, 1866.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

BILLIARDs.-A gentleman amateur, Wis
iting New York, having heard great deal
about Pierre Carme and having never wit
messed the performances Of the aforesaid
Pierre Carme with the cue, went one even
ing Just to see how the Frenchman played.
Having first been introduced to NJ. Carme,
the gentleman amateur proposed game
of billiards-French three-ball game--of
200 points up, naming that number of
points himself, as he wished to see how
many Carme could make run.
The following is the score: Carme, 200;
Amateur, 2. Carmes average was So
an extraordinary one. His runs were GO,
II, 10 and lis. just think of that; and at
the French game, too, where carom
counts but one only, and no pushing al
lowed. The amateur then proposed four
ball game of 70 points, and after four
games had been played-Carme having
run out every game, emo poosh''-the
gentleman amateur, who, by-the-way, was
no novice at the game, remarked "that
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

George r. Richardson, of the firm of
Peugeot 4 Co., Chicago, spent day or two
with us last week. George is good boy,
but his hair curls q little too much for a
democrat except he be Of the Chicago
Times stripe, and we know he isn't.
We issue this week on Monday to give
our boys taste Of Christmas as well rs
New Years.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26
NORTH McGREsoR. Dec. %, &c,

Dear Times Again l think of thee,
and why should l not? Many an hour l
have perused your columns with deep in
terest, learning of the many things that
weekly occur in your vicinity and country
surrounding. The TINES has many read
ers here, and I assure you that column of
"Homc Items" takes us. Occasionally
something occurs here that We (being of
the human family and readers of your val
liable paper think ought not to pass UNI
noticed. Wearc now blessed with the best
facilities for skating this side Of Chicago |;
we heartily extend to you, the people of
McGregor, cordial welcome to join US,
las lovers say and "skate by the light of
the moon" Let US be sociable. Organ
IKE club; then I'll wager cigar there'll
be a big thing on ice before spring Think
of it, skaters !......The McGregor Western
Railway Co. have suspended large num-
Der of employees, from conductor to water
boy, for want of "biz;" but short time,
however, and they will all be ot their
posts again.. ....A wedding is on the bill,
to be disposed of in few days-cold
soiu do it-then laughing will be the or
der of the day !......The Nendon House
dance came off on the 2lst. That Ethio-
pean Band did do it. Every one there was
happy, though there was room for more.
Had it not been for the closing exercises Of
our school many more would have attend
ed. Here permit me to say that one Of
the finest displays Of School Exhibitions
ever witnessed in our town was given on
Friday evening by the scholars of North
McGregor, under the direction of Miss
Bickford, Principal, and Miss Baugh, As
sistant. Mr.. Bally and Uncle Elisha were
there, of course; the children would bt
lost without them. Too much praise can
not be given to the Teachers for the very
able manner in which our school has beer
conducted. The thanks of our communi
| ty go with them in carrying out the pro
gramme. Misses Bottsford, Mohrman
Reno, James, Farnham, Wheeler, Mon
Grief, all deserve much credit, and in fac'
all were as happy as marriage bell
But the conclusion was seldom equaled by
Col. Wood or McVickar it was that side
splitting farce entitled "The Board Meas
are, or Three in Seat The principal
actors were assisted by some o. the pa
rents. CIGAR.
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MAxlxILIAN-This gent y occupying lots
of public attention, but there isn't half the
interest felt in him here that there Is in the
splendid goods which Hubbard il almost
giving away to those who want christmas
and Now Years presents. Go and see
IIubbard's Fancy Goods in the Pen, Locket,
Watch and Jewelry line.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Rosa Bonheur has lately been upon a
large picture of Highland cattle and dro-
vers, work which was interrupted by a
singular contretemps. A prominent object
in the picture is a dun-colored bull, and,
to aid her in painting this thoroughly, the
fair chevalier ordered splendid animalof
the kind from Scotland. The noble crea-
ture duly arrived at French port, but
embargo was laid upon him by the author
tiles on suspicion of rinderpest and so, at
latest advices, the picture was at dead
lock, as likewise was the bull.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

~ 0lscnarged nearly Oil Its conductors Tor
failing to report fare collected. Fashiona-
bic or justifable stealing. Conductor
Cawley, it is said, disgorged over $40, 900
which he had picked up in the last 9 years,
and went East with a comfortable fortune
The Pennsylvania Central cashiered of
its conductors the other day, for similar
reasons.
Government destroys 100000 of frac-
tional currency every week. We wish the
Government would employ more hands and
destroy the nuisance more rapidly. The
plain ones are bogus and the good ones are
mutilated.
John Morrissey is spoken of as Chair
man of the Committee on Faro. The
chances are that he will have large num-
Der of bills before his committee: Con-
gressmen, with all their piety, will present
them, and John will probably lay them on
the table.
A young lady wouldn't eat turtle soup
because she objected to killing doves.
An editor publishes sermon on "IIell,"
and tells his readers it may be interesting
to most of them.
: The Dubuque Daily Times is enlarged.
Its ability consists more in invective than
in argument, but it is well printed, abounds
in state news, is well Localized, and in all
respects is gay old sheet, of the kind.
A lady, being asked to waltz, gave the
following sensible and appropriate an
swcr:
"No, | thauk you, sir, have hugging
enough at home"
"H," the poet says, "beauty draws us
with a single hair" then what-oh, tell us
what must be the effect of modern water
fall?
A Paris paper apologies to its readers
| for being compelled 30 1...ssko an c'ratun',
! IL having placed four marriages under the
mercantile heading of declarations of fail
ure."
A Wanting dcmoi.elle of North Carolina
boasts of having received from her young
cavalier letter 80 feet long. Think of it,
ladies--lOS yards ofpoetry, adjectivcs, etc,
etc.
There is great demand for labor in
East Tennessee, chiefly for work on rail-
roads.
Mr.. Bigelow's farewell banquet is pro-
nounced grand affair. The Emperor
does not appear to be present.
The Secret Service Department has made
a large haul of counterfeiters near Niagara
Falls. Large quantities of counterfeit cur
rency were found in their possession.
Cold weather has been the rule through
out the east for the past few weeks.
Only one fourth of the whiskey manu-
features pay any tax.
/ Gold is being found in Canada.
Congress has s'laid over for the holli-
days. Pity it was not laid over several
years.
Gov. Fletcher of Missouri has melted a
rebellion almost in his state and now calls
for Federal help.
Sixteen persons were suffocated to death
by smoke in burning building at Mem
phis on the morning of the 10Th.
The Pittsburg brewery. on Carondelet
avenue, St. Louis, was destroyed by fire
Tuesday night. Loss $4,000. Insured
for $4,000.
The Arkansas legislature has sent COM
mite to Washington to confer with the ex-
ecutive and Legislative branches of the ma
tional government on the political situation.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

A Dubuque and St. Paul Steamboat Co.
Is organized. r. s. Harris, c. II. Merry,
and A. II. Gibbs, are the President, Su-
perintendcnt and Secretary. Capital
stock, $2l0, O00-to he increased to a mill
ion
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Weather, Markets, &c.
Market about the same as last week.
Pork lower in Chicago. Holidays about
and not much produce coming in. Game
triAe lower;e poultry 8 to 10 cts. and
plenty in market Weather not 50 favorar
bic for river crossing, but the ice is little
better than on Sunday. We again omit
Benton 4 Co.'s report.
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MILLINERY, DRESS AND CLOAK MakINe
BISBEE'S RAILWAY SLEIcnS

Will make Close and Cheap Connection
with the Cross-River Trains, and the
Towns, during the winter. Parties De.
string transportation Of persons o.
freight win inquire for BIsD11. Cev.
cred Carriage-Sleighs and Robes 70 keer
out tho cold and only as Cts. trip.
2m53O IRA E2IsaHH
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The OuTsIDE.-A beautiful poetic arti-
Gle entitled "Surf'-A most interesting
letter from an old Chicago correspondent |:
more of this in another column-The So
cial Evil of the day-A card to Travellers.
-Tailors and Andy Johnson--Anythings
Scissors & Peterson-Nasby-
Married by Mistake. The outside of this
issue is almost entirely original.
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HA1cnr is rafting off his pretty things
at rapid rate. Thousands of children
and some of mature age will find them
selves, on Tuesday morning, in possession
of some elegant gift from Santa Claus,
through his Wholesale and Retail Agent,
Mr.. Haight, Of the varieties, Main Street,
McGregor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

The Supreme Court is thought to have
come to decision to the effect that the Test
Oath is unconstitutional, as applied to law
yers practicing in United States courts.
This was the point argued by Matt. IL.
Carpenter, ESD, in the Garland case.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Big CIrY.-Our native city-the best
one in the world-numbcrs the kindest
people, and oh how many loved friends
of ours-is large town. A member of
the Phila. City Council recently stated in
debate:'
1--WE are taking care of $4,000 chill
dren at the public schools, 400 miles of
streets, 100, 900 houses, hundred and odd
old bridges, and 5000 street lamps"
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FATAL ACCIDENTAL shocking and fata |
accident occurred at 11ookah, Mimi, on
Saturday. Capt j. L. Foster owns and
runs mill in that town. On the evening
mentioned, his wife repaired to the mill for
the purpose of calling him to supper
Some of her clothes became entangled in
the machinery, and before she could be ex-
tricatcd her body was mangled and her
limbs broken in horrible manner. The
unfortunate lady lived two hours after re-
ceiving her injuries. She was formerly a
resident of this city, where she was es-
teemed and beloved by large circle OF
friends, upon whom the sad tidings will fall
with startling forcc.-La Crosse Dem.
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$50, Mary, John says that you let him
kiss YOU" ~ did" said MarytHbus he
had tight squeeze for it." "Oh, her' said
Nelly, "he didn't mention that ~
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Use CAuTIoN.-In Calling for that ex-
cellent Saleratus, D. B. Dc Land & Co.'s
Best Chemical, be sure you get what you
call for, as in consequence Of its success
there are many limitations in the market
1t is better than soda.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1866-12-26

Lumbermen who have recently started
in the business, express fears that there
will be a scarcity of snow for successful
operation this winter. On this point the
Minneapolis Chronicle says they need
have no fears. There is an abundance of
snow in the pineries. The records show
that with the exception of one winter
lS46-there has always been plenty of
snow in the woods. The prospects would
seem to indicate busy season in lum-
bering.