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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

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The title to the site of McGregor, which
for fiftcentyears has been in litigation, is
finally settled, and the event was appropri-
ately celebrated by our citizens on Thurs
day, evening. The Band marched through
the principal streets playing saint you
glad you're out of the wilderness, "A
good time coming and other appropriate
airs. A large concourse of citizens gath,
cred on the public square, Mayor Ham
mer being called to preside, the meeting
was addressed by Messrs. Noble, Hammer,
Stoneman, Baugh, Sloan, French, Van
Orman, Murdoch and JAMES BUELL., the
residuary lcgatee Of the viii of James
MacGregor, Jr. The following are the
remarks of Mr.. Buell.: to- j aa E83
Mr.. Chairman and citizens Of McGregor.
peated calls. although am entirely t. M
used to public speaking. My vocation has
been through life to deal with figures of
fact rather than figures of speech. Ire
joice tonight with you in the final adjust
ment Of the yexed question of title to lands
in this city. l trust that all ammosities
engendered between the contesting parties
and their friends during the progress of
this long litigation, win be no more re-
membered. For myself would say that
| have no enemies to punish only friends
to be remembered, and although ] may
continue to reside in New York as hereto
fore ! wish you to consider me as cit
izen Of McGregor. Ny interests are now
largely here, my sympathies are all here.
The city Of McGregor bearing as it does
the name of my kind-hearted uncle who
has made me SO largely his legal represen-
tatiye will henceforth be the object of my
pride. Thanking you for this honor bid
you good night. aa@
The firing Of cannon and the blaze of
bonfres enlivened the exercises, and at a
late hour the meeting adjourned.
The Importance of this event can hard
ly be oyer-estimated by the people of Nc
Gregor. A bright future is now before
US; capitalists can now invest their money
here with safety; property has already
increased in value, and the signs bid fair
for rapid growth of our young city,
Dubuque and st. Paul must look well to
their laurels. By the first day of October
next. railroad communication will be open
from here to St. Paul, and Northern Iowa
and the great State of Minnesota will pour
their wealth into and through our city.
We will wager population of 10000
for McGregor by 1870. Who takes the
bet?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

The Monitcur, which is supposed to re-
feet the views of Louis Napoleon, favors
the seizure of Mexico by the United States.
1t seems the Emperor, having failed to dis
tions, is now anxious to have the job of
its disposal undertaken by somebody else.
When we show ourselves capable of taking
care of the country we already own, it will
then be time, perhaps, to talk about Next
co. Meantime. unless our present policy
be changed, there is danger that large
part Of our own country may become as
degenerate as Mexico itself. At any rate,
we can afford to wait the progress of events.
Were it our cue to speak, We should know
it without a prompter. -ErcA.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

A Washington dispatch states that a
rumor is again rife that the President looks
with distrust on Postmaster General Ran
dali, and will soon ask him to resign.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

Fresh Fruits Of all kinds received by ev-
cry st. Louis boat, and sold at the lowest
market price, either at retail or wholesale.
z. =. BuDDE 4 SoN.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

''NcAOVupus" r'...
McGREcoR, Aug. IL, '67.
Messrs. EDITORS AS correspondence
on the above subject seems to be in vogue,
and has engrossed considerable share of
public interest, desire to be "a-la-mode"
and present few facts for consideration.
When the Association decided to erect
a Monument to the memory of "those
brave hearts, who upheld their country's
honor, in the strength of manhood's rights,
artists, at home and abroad, were induced
to present designs, specifications, and seal
ed proposals the same to be submitted to
the decision Of the Directors, and contract
awarded to the forrest responsible bidder,
upon the plan and specifications adopted.
In such cases it is customary to receive all
the bids, open them at a specified time, and
award the contract accordingly. Why the
deviation from the accustomed usages. at
the last meeting of the Association, 10th
inst. } is best known to the Directors, or at
least a portion of them?
The action of the Board at that time re-
fleets but little credit upon the integrity or
justice of its proceedings, and unless sat
isfactorily explained, will react to the det-
riment of this noble enterprise. ,iJ
The plan of Mr.. N. Merrill, of Milwau-
kee, Wis, was approved and adopted but
Rumor says, land she can verify it, the
sealed (?) proposals were not all in, when
some were opened and announced-that
one Of the directors made known these
bids to an artist in attendance outside, who
Immediately sent in his bid, putting it, Of
course, lower than the others, thus secur1
ing the forrest bid. and probably the con-
tract. H4 zd fsat
Will "Cenotaph' explain, to whom such
proceedings are interesting" even ''if mop
conducted in exact accordance with parlia-
mentary rules" or whya ''church clique
should control affairs of 50 public ma
ture
Apropos is the bid alluded to, really
the lowest? Will not the expense of the
Association. after paying for the plan, be
more than that of Mr.. Merrill's bid which
included it? have no partisan interest
in this matter, but simply desire to see
FAIR Play.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
D. BAUGH, Sec'y.


An Ordinance Levying q Tax for 1867
Be 1t ordained by the Common C0uncit Of the CITY or
McGregor That there be levied to pay the incidental
and general expenses of the City for the year 1857
all the property, real and PERSONAL within said
City, tax of ten mills each dollars worth o.
property assessed in 1867 And for sinking FUND.-
for the purpose of paying the debts Of said City tan
of mill each dollars worth Of said property
And for special ward-tax threefourths of one mill On
each dollars worth Of said property aforesaid.
Passed August 7th, 1867. A.
D. HAMMER, Mayor.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

There Is nothing like DR.. Velpaus French Pills for
Keeping the complexion fresh and entirely free from
pimples The cause of which Is that it regulates the
entire female system. Sold by all Druggists.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

Lutte Taylor, of the Prescott Journal, is
sharp on the editor of the Beaver Dam Cit
izen, who assailed several prominent gen.
tlemen, invited guests of editors of the
State, on their late excursion, for taking
wine at the editorial banquets at st. Paul
and Minneapolis. He says:
"This sour-faced editor has not found
out that men with no 'fun' in them are of
no more account in the world than q sun
fish in lake of pickcrel. He is like map
of Africa-no insides worth mentioning 2.
An excursion party made up of men like
him would be as jolly as the entertainment
the mother promised her boy, when she
solaced him for being obliged to stay away
from the circus, by promising to take him
to visit his grandmother's grave"
1t is mistake that the editor of the Cit
izen has "no insides." He has them, and
they are printed in Milwaukee or Chicago.
Madison Journal.
J, We clip the above from the Madison
Daily Journal, and we rather like 1.-THE
clip we mean, and the Jonrnal also. Well,
we like Lutte TAYLOR, editorially and per-
sonally. "Fun'' is our staff of newspaper
life. and Lutte is as straight as Decline
on the subject. The Madison Jou,nars
closing satire is bully. Papers that get
their ''insides' printed away from home
are not very interesting in their Original
matter, though it may be said that the in
formation they buy is far more interesting
very mulch h o%sRRer L deSSs sS
on outsiders for their "insidcs." Why not
get the whole job done in Chicago or Mil
waukee? If half loaf is good, why not
buy whole loaf
This subject reminds us that short
time ago, we received a proposition letter
from a newly established corresponding
Agency in Chicago, offering to furnish us
weekly or oftener, with letters for publica-
ton at $500 column, or something like
that. There was a libcrality about this
that struck us, and we felt like writing q
complimentary to the free-hearted Agency
for their charitable disposition to furnish
us with information about city of so
great importance as Chicago. We can
take the papers of that great Northwestern
Metropolis and write letter from the
Briggs House just as well with pen NOV
ing in our own sanctum as we could if ac-
tually at the Briggs as it is our inten-
ton to run this North Iowa TINES, we de-
cline to pay for foreign aid. AA
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
Threshing Machine

Manufactured by J. s. UPTON co at Battle Greek,
Michigan - itff@
This Machine has acquired an enyable reputation
wherever it has been used as the MOST successful,
economical and profitable Machine for in'.. f.'-sr
we claim 1t IL superior over others In Simplicity
Excellence OF Construction, Ease Of Draft Quality Of
finish and durability.
The lumber used 10 s'stusk up" year or more, and
is then cut up and thoroughly kiln dried.
Lake Superior and Scotch Pig Iron, the best in the
world are used altogether for our castings.
Tho manufacturers employ the best mechanics, and
devote their whole time and attention to the manu-
facture of the part of the work il
under the personal supervision Of sonic member Of
the firm, and they determined that no imperfect
material shall go into any Machine. 'sa
With its extra large Mill and Shoe the Michigan
Sweepstakes 10 enabled to thresh without waste, alb
the grain set Of hands possibly get to IT. and 1t
can be Crowded" with less loss than any other Ma
chine manufactured. @~1r@ Ss%4
They have spared neither time or expense to bring
the "Nichgan Sweepstakes" to perfection, and we
now claim that is the most perfect Threshing Ma
chine in the world. -1r4gtts rrisFA a.g.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
slant on Suspended and Grant 0ppoih-

slant on Suspended and Grant "ppoin-
ted.
The following is the latest interesting
Cabinet intelligence. How will the Radi-
calls like the acceptance of ulysses2 Is,
"a EXECUTIVE MANSION,
90 Washington, ID. c.. Aug. IL, '67. -
S1R-By virtue of the power and author
ity vested in me a President by the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States,
you are hereby suspended from Office as
Secretary of War, and will cease to exer-
else any and all functions pertaining to the
same.
You will at once transfer to Gen. U. 5.
Grant who has this day been authorized
and empowered to act as Secretary OF war,
ad interim, all records, books, papers and
other public property now in your custo-
dy and charge.
Very respectfully yours,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
To the Hon. EDWIN Nj. STANTON, Wash
ington, d. c. a--
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
Weather and Markets.

Weather and Markets.
Pretty good weather. More rain than
is wanted for harvesting. Grain generally
going into shock and stack. The yield
reported coed, but not extraordinary
Prices the same as last weeks report, ex-
cept that wheat is little better. Business
dull, but the new crop will remove the
quietness. Gold ! 40.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
DE n DCRATIC STATE TICKET.

roy 70 4rinters...-We have an I'm
perial No. 4 Imposing Stone (marble) OAK
81 inches, for sale cheap; reason for sell
ing is to make room for larger one.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14


We believe this word is applied to a
class Of plants in botanical science, which
are good for nothing. Harmless as medi-
cine, useless as food. The word may have
similar application. to humans. Their
praise is useless, their censure harmless
In Weems' Life of MARION, story is told
like this A lieutenant was furloughed
for few days to 60 home he overstayed
his time several days on returning to
camp he expected a severe reprimand.-
Approaching the writing desk of his COM
mander, who was busy, he began to atti-
tude himself into proper shape, and finally
began his apology. Gen. Marion turned
upon him quickly and pleasantly interrupt
ed him with, "Never mind, Lieutenant, no
one has missed you y The sequel says
that -ha ,as;nnnA- hi. ->aa;.:e.A -.a--Ae-~--.'-
jeers of his comrades. With many men
in all the avenues of life, there are cases of
equal innocuousness. OF about as much
use as the noisy bell that tinkles on the
neck of a Pennsylvania team horse, or the
long ribbon-string that-fans the breeze be-
hind lady's apron. Each may attract
momentary attention, but both are value
less. Such persons have no way of adyer-
Using themselves except by attacking the
character Of others in this view of it
they are blameless, for all people want no.
toriety however little they care for reputa-
. ton. We have had frequent occasion to
notice this trait of mediocre minds and
questionable character but it is of SO lit
tie damage to us where zee are the subject
Of their remarks that we seldom 20 to the
trouble of referring. Like the barnacles
to ships bottom, they are nothing more
than slightly in the way-not at all harm
full. Our complacency is not easily dis
turbed by the carping of the innocuous.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
We Warrant every Machine

To be made Of first rate material and In q workman.
like manner; and when properly managed. to thresh
grain, and do 1t better than any machine they
may come in competition with.
We can furnish either Cleared or Belted Machines,
but we consider the Cleared Machine far superior
it's quicker set easier and less liable to be
affected by wind or rain.
We shall always keep large stock of Repairs In
the hands of our Agents, thereby saving customs
ers, lin of accident) great deal of expense and
delay.
Call on or address,
II. >. 6AIoNB 4 co.
GENERAL NORTHWESTERN AGENTS,
NaGRHG0R, IOWA
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
WAR DEPARTMENT,

w n
Washington City, Aug. II, 1861
SIR-Your note of this date has been
received, informing me that by virtue OF
the power and authority vested in you as
president, by the constitution and laws OF
the United States, | am suspended from
Office as Secretary of War, and will cease
to exercise any and all functions pertain
ing to the same, and also directing me at
once to transfer to Gen. U. S. Grant, who
has this day been authorized and empow-
cred to act as secretary of war ad interim,
all records, books, papers and other pubic
property now in my custody and charge.
Under sense of public duty, l am COM
PEELED to deny your right, under the con-
stitution and laws of the United States,
without the advice or consent of the senate
or without legal cause, to suspend me from
Ofhce as secretary VI "oA, sho o~"~oieo
of any or all functions pertaining to the
same, or without such advice and consent
to compel me to transfer to any person the
records, books, papers and other public
property in my custody as secretary of war;
but, inasmuch as the Commanding General
of the armies of the United States has been
appointed secretary Of war dd intermin,
and has motif me that he has accepted
the appointment, have no other alterna-
tive but to submit, under protest, to supe-
rior force.
Very respectfully yours,
EDWIN M. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
To the President.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14


Of McGregor A good many incidents of
an interesting character took place, but
relation of them would not interest out
siders. Burdick, Updegraf, Bass and Treat
acted from "fair to middling"; the ladies
were all pleasant--the rambles were agree
able, the tables were equal to the best ho-
tel fare of Paris, several cosy little court
ships were INDUCED Heterogeneous made
perhaps-in word or two, the Picnic
was reunion of those who enjoy each
others society without the too common
chickering's of social life. If ary were UNI
happy it is because they don't know enough
to enjoyncommon sense. We would name
come Of the lady providers of stores, but
there was such an eyenness in their bas-
ket-luxuries and their amiability that, fear
ing we omit one, we dare not mention any.
Let's do it over again while Burdick's raft
Hotel is anchored to the Rocks
ne. Well, Capt. Laughton came along on
Monday evening with his Key city, took a
party Of our people on board, carried them
to Prairie. du Chen about 5 p. M, ice
creamed them, furnished music, gave them
q Hall, organized three or four sets Of
cotillon-ers, kept them in state of glory
till Eastern train time, returned them to
McGregor at 10 clock, received the thanks
.of'the gratifed company, and went on their
way to St. Paul rejoicing. Bass says ''Old
Bill" Laughton is a brick, and this was
the biggest excursion, for its length, of the
season. We believe that Capt. Laughton
could take this whole town ~ St. Paul if
he had little larger Steamer. His social
qualities are No. l, and the boys on the
.iboat are not No. 2.
~ For other sensationals look over this pa
q cr~3{.5tlsse .s.tttG- t5+5 st
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

A Resolution in relation to Market
Square.
Resolved, That James Buell., of the City of New
York. is hereby requested by the City Council Of Nc
Oregon deposite the remains Of amented friend
James MacGregOr, Jr, as near the center of Market
Square, in the City Of McGregor, as the said James
Buell. may see proper: And tho Mayor Of McGregor
is hereby authorized to grade, fence and ornament
said Market Square and erect suitable monument TO
the memory of the late James MacGregor.
Passed August 7th 1867
D. HAMMER, Mayor.
D. BAUGH, Sec'y.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

Sensational .En gYUi Z
Our locality is becoming "wuss and wus-
SER in the sensational line. We have had
Complimentary Public Meeting on the
settlement of the old McGregor Title ques-
tion-see the reference to it. We had the
Arlington Minstrels- so big thing as
the Posters indicated incest Picnic
to Pictured Rocks that ever took place in
America or our lately acquired Russian
possessions. Of this tterexpedition we de-
sire to say, and sciN say, it was all our fan
cy painted it. Misses FANNIE MuNsoN and
ALICE HAMMER were the inviters and prin-
cipals, though there were many more who
were equally as active in contributing to
the pleasure of the trip. Thanks to the
kindness of GEN. LAWYER of the Ferry
Line and CAPT. BIsBEE of the steamer
City Of NC Gregor,, are first due in trans
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14

deceased, decline this proffer, we can only
regret while we gratefully accept the 9th
er as most efficient aid in our progress
to prosperity. MANY CITIZENS.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14


ways boosted OF such) to treat them as be-
comes fallen foe Instead of giving them
curses and kicks as we have been doing
for the past two years, would it not be bet
ter to extend to them the olive branch, and
instead of the black, deamon-like spirit we
now are showing them, brotherly love and
friendship But where is the use of ex-
pecting it. We have lost all our old pat
'riotism. Instead of Christianity that we
once professed, we have substituted bigot-
ry and fanaticism. A great many say that
they llave no rights-and ynt thay An,
ericans-our brothers. AS we have shown
our superiority in war, we. ought at
least to show them that we can forgive an
insult as we ayenge one. Suppose for a
moment that we Of the North were in
their position and they in ours. How wo'd
we feel What means would we not re-
sort to to free ourselves from the CALLING
yoke Can we blame them for still show
ing proud, unconquerable spirit? The
idea of substituting black man for a
white one does not 60 down with any true
American, and any man who says he is an
American, and that he prefers black man
to South Carolinian or a Virginian, has
not enough true, genuine American blood
coursing his veins to satisfy the wants and
pulsations Of his heart re
But what are we to expect. Instead of
living like brothers at home, we are striv-
ing with each other to see who among US
can do the greatest wrong to our next door
neighbors. tell you, COL, the old patri-
otto spirit we once knew is fast dying out.
Even where we ought to look for Christi
anity and brotherly love, we find bigotry
and sectarianism. II we do not find it
there, where will we find it? Quill.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
An Ordinance to Settle and Fix the 10.
cation Of Giard Street,

D. BAUGH, Clerk.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-08-14
Proposals for the Construction Of
. Sewer.

D. BAUGH, Clerk. e
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-13
TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY OF TINE wom1us HOSPITAL.

A meeting Of tho women's Hospital Association took
place yesterday ~ 81 East Twenty first street James
W. Bcekman presided and commenced the proceedings
BY saying that they had met to celebrate tho twelfth an
niversay OF the womens Hospital Association and that
the meeting would be opened bv the reading Of portion
Of Scripture by Rev. Jonas King.
DR.. King then came forward and read . fev verses
from tho fortyn Psalm. promising comfort TO thos
who assist the poor The reverend gentleman then made
q few remarks showing tho benevolent nature Of the
work In which the assocsto0 engaged and how much
reward awaits those who IND that IN is pleasant
10 give than 70 receive" Prayer followed thsse re-
markA
Tho Treasurers report was then read and showed tho
receipts for the year be S40s and The expenditures
1890. leaving balance on hand of t67.
The Secrearys report allowed that the stone OF
the hospital laid last May, and that the building
will be nnished next spring.
The surgecns report showed that since the foundation
OF tho institution 2l9 have left the hospital cured
and that there only eleven deaths In the same
time. Last year 6g7 outdoor cases were treated and
1oi admitted. rs OF which we're discharged
cured, and that there were no dcsths The reports
were all adopted.
An address was delivered by DR.. Dorenus, who re-
feTed to the progress Of the city, and ALLUDED among
other things 70 the fact that the city has right be
proud OF It's vessels whose sails the wind aud have
recently performed wonderful achievements which have
called down upon us the admiration Of the world
The proceedings soon After Translated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-13

Spanish Fleet In P0rt-Trnde Report and COrr-
merce with the United States.
Our special correspondent In Hong Kong, China
writing the 18th Of November, Says
The Spanish steamer Patino has arrived with Manila
dates TO the a b inst
Her Catholic Majesty's feet still in port
The receipts of hemp for October rs, 694 picnls
making total TO November sos against 1927 $50 10
time in 1865 Prices had advanced TO 80 picu
which large settlements had been made. The exports
70 the United States S32 pcus against 246 1872
TO same time last year In sugar there very little
doiag Superior is worth SIS Is per picui Toal So 90
on the nver. Exports TO talifornia and the United
States 1893 623 pcus against Ill ll8 10 time
last year Cordage $l2 90 per p,cul assorted sizes
hide cuttings, $40 The Arracan sailed October IS for
New York with 1918 picus hemp, $500 do sugar 9l6
do. sapan wood and 260, COS cigars.