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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

The chairman of tho national democrat:
ic presidential committee, in his address to
the meeting at Washington, which decided
to recommend the calling of q national
convention, used the following languages
Z" For reasons which it is not difficult to
understand, the Philadelphia convention
failed to achieve that success which it ut
FIRST promised, and which promise seemed
sufficient 70 justify ths experiment then
made We do not believe it expsdient to
repeat the effort under existing oireums
stances. In the next great battle 70 BE-
fought, the democratic party must march
under its own colors. We must act in the
capacity Of principals, and not of mere sl..
lies, inviting to Our aid, and on an equal
footing With ourselves, the few conservs-
tive republicans who stood firmly BY tis ia
the late campaign, and tho thousands Of
distrustful democrats. whose suspicious
then kept them aloof"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
spurgeon's Lecture ON Candles.

A Liverpool paper says: As verv
great amount Of curiosity is manifested
with respect to the lecture which the most
celebrated preacher of the age delivers, it
may be interesting to lay before our read
ers complete synopsis of a remarkable
address which has attracted 50 much at
tention in London and other parts:
The importance of the candle as an IL
lustration is proved by many references to
Holy Scripture. This being done, the lec-
turer proceeds to show of what things the
candle may be emblematical.
l. Seven candles of different lengths IL
lustrate the seven stages of human life,
teach our morality, and teach US to work
while it is called to-day"
2. Candle-boxes full Of candles represent
many churches which are of no service to
the age. As the candles are of no practi-
cable use till heavenly fire lights them.
8. A number of fine wax candles, not
lighted, look down with disdain upon q
poor rush-light which is lighted, thereby
doing more good than all its very fine
neighbors.
4. An unlit candle, which, placed in
candlesticks of all sorts, yet gives no light
in any one Of them, shows how men may
lay the blame of their uselessness upon
the position of life in which they have
been placed.
5. Trying to light candle with an ex-
tinguisher on it, we'll sets forth the i'll ef-
fects of prejudice in preventing the recep-
ton Of the truth.
6. A dark lantern represents those who
do not benefit others, because they keep
their light to themselves.
7. A candle protected from the wind in
lantern clear and bright, pictures the
watchful providence Of God over his crea-
lures.
s. Represents lantern with pane out,
showing thereby that men who trust to
their own strength have an opening thro'
which the wind of temptation can blow
and extinguish their light.
9. A dirty, battered lantern, its filth
ness rendered conspicuous by the light
within, is an emblem of professed Chris
tians, whose faults are noticed the more be-
cause of their profession.
10. Is o lantern with cracks in it.,
through which tho light CLEANS brightly,
illustrating the fact that very great gifts
are often given to those who have very
weak, frail bodies.
IL S0uuA0 uIOVI . UOouOIs
IL. Candle under q band-box, through
which the fame burns its way, IN emblem
Of the Christians grace coming forth
stronger in times of persecution.
Is. One candle lighting another illus
trates Gods method Of instrumentality.
Ia. A small taper lighting great can
die, shows how humble individuals are
able often to influence greater, as John
Owen blessed BY an unknown country
preacher.
Is. A candle blown out while an at
tempt is being made to light another,
shows how acts Of indiscreet zeal are often
checked.
| l6. The night light, which portraya
those kind and generous women who dc
good to the sick and visit the homes Of the
poor.
II. A noble wax candle, over which a
sheet of tin is held and made black by
smoke, but being held by the side, acts a
a reflector to increase the brightness, shows
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

"Thar was," says the great Artemus in
his account of that episode, his wooing-
" thar was affectin' ties that made me han
ker arter Betsy. Her father 8 farm jined
our'n; their COWS and our'n sqaenched
their thirst at the same spring, our old
mares both had stars in their forreds. The
measels broke out in both families at near
ly the same period. Our parents (Bctsy'a
and mine) slept every Sunday in the same
meetin' house, and the iiabors used to OBJ
serve how thick the Wards and Pesslees
cir /"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
From the Clayt County Journal.
OLD THINGS.
BY o. n, MILLS,

There are no times like the old times
Those by-g''ne days of yore;
Those joyous hours Of childhood's mirth
That ne'er shall greet as more.
The gleesome rOmp Ger verdaDt hills,
The merry ride meath moon-beams bright.
The lovelit joys OF social hearth.
The throbbing kiss of sweet goodnight.
There are no haunts like the old haunts.
Where brightest hours have fed;
Where thrilling tales of love are told,
Where parting tears are shed.
Beneath the elm tree by the brook,
Among the pear-trees and down the lea;
A qniet nook meath shady mounts
Within the roar Of surging sea.
There are no friends like the old friends
We loved In days gone by;
Some, far across dark oceans wave,
Some meath the greensward lie.
we love those friends-those dear old friends,
Though fate has thrown our paths apart,
Their memry dwells in early love
And warns the life-blood Of the heart.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

A story is told of a soldier who, about
one hundred and fifty years ago, was fro
zen in Siberia. The last expression he
made was, lit is ex-''. He then fross
stiff as MARBLE. in the summer Of 1860
some French physicians found him, after
having lain frossn for $50 years. They
gradually thawed him; aud upon stiims-
ton being restored, he concluded his sen
tence with ceedingly eold."
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
IN our BOAT.
BY MISS MUiocH.

bI Mss AULOCH.
Stars trembling DER and sunset before u.s.
Mountains In shadow and forests sleep;
Down the dim river we float on forever,
Speak not, ah, breathe not-there's peace on the
deep.
Come not, pale sorrow-hee till tomorrow:
Rest softly falling DER eyelids that weep;
While down the river we float on forever;
Speak not, ah breathe not-there's peace on the
deep.
AZ the waves cover the depths we glide over
30 let the past In forgetfulness sleep.
While down the river we float on forever;
Speak not, ah, breathe not-theres peace on the
deep.
Heaven shines above MS, bless all that love us,
All whom We love in thy tenderness keep!
While down the river we float on forever,
Speak not, ah, breathe not-there's peace on the
deep.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
UNION HOUSE,


ane Has moved his Shoe Shop down -
Wv Main Street, one door west of the Wes-a
tern Hotel, where he may be found at al times
ready to accommodate customers with welmade Boofs
and SaoEs any size style quality He respectfully
solicits share Of public patronage Repairing neatly
done. MCGREkOk, IOWA.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
CLAYTON HOUSE,
TH0s. J. DRlPS. PROPRIETOR.

This house Is large, well furnished and conveniently
located to accommodate the travel both by river and
on wheels and the proprietor will spare pains to
make it comfortable home for all guests. Stages ar
rive and depart daily. 6l3
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
VOLUME XI---No. 2l.
:. ~. Hoxs11gaxo1g,
j D D X 3 I II y j Il,
AND BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER,
OVER THE TIMES OFFICE, McaREaoR, IOWA.

CPECIAL attention paid to the manufacture OF
~ Blank Books for Counties, Banks, Merchants, etc.
Music Magasines, Periodicals, &C., &C., Bound with
neatness and dispatch.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06
DAVID N0GaIE

Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Office in Dousman'
Law Block, Prairie du Chen, Wis., Will attend to tn
business of his profession in the Courts OF Wisconsin
aud Iowa. 535
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

MURk1AY HOUSE,
Main Street. McGregor, Iowa. A desirable home Il
the travelling public, with good barns and Sheds a
tached for the safe protection of horses and wagons
442 NJ MURRAY. Proprietor
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-02-06

POSTvILLE, ,-....... .".-ALLAMAKEE co.
Tenders his professional services to the public. Par
tcuar attention given to Surgical and Diseases
of the Heart and Lungs.
Former favors gratefully remembered and future
ones respectfully solicited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02
TINTED STATES MAILS.
LOUISIANA.

PosT OFFICE DEPRTMENF,}
August 10. 1861. (
Proposals will be received at the Contract 0ffice
Of this Department until 5 O'Clock D. m of October
10. next. ito be decided the following day } for
carrying the mails of the United STATES from De
$3.50: From Vicksburg Mississippi } by Warren
ton, Hurricane, Ashwood, tLouisiana-) Grand
Gulf, Mississippi.b ST. Joseph Iousiana,) Rifle
Point, Natehez, (MississippiD Jackson Point
Fort Adams, Red River Landing. louisiana, J
Bayou Tunica, Morgan2ia: Point Coupee, St.
mines and Donaldsenvile to New Orleans, 397
miles and back, twice week.
The mails are to be carried in safe and suitable
steamboats,, and by a schedule OF departures and
arrivals satisfactory TO the Department.
The Postmaster General will exercise the priri-
Iege of change substitution addition in respect
te the post Offices named in the above list.
oath commonly known as the test OATH and TO ex-
ecute contracts in the form and manner prescribed
by law and the regulations Of the Department.
For further and fuller particulars TO the con-
dtions TO be incorporated into contracts for steam
boat service, and of the liabilities of bidders ref
erence is made the pamphlet advertisement dated
October 81 1855 inviting proposals for carrying the
lana which can be found at the principal post of
hCes
The Postmaster General reserves the right to re-
ject all the bids which may be submitted under this
The accepted bidder will be permitted to begin
the service on the first Of November, instead of the
first Cf December, at his option.
Proposals. Route No. $685. and addressed ts the
Second Assistant Postmaster General, Contract
Once ALEX. W. RANDALL,
se25-N3t Postmaster General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02
One Secret Of Sheridan's Success.

An article on General Sheridan in the Citi.
zen shows that his skill in obts,ning informa.
uon from the enemy first attracted attention to
him At the West. He organized scouts, who
penetrated the. enemy's lines, and whenever
his superiors wishe d 10 learn anything con.
corning the foe they sent to Colonel SherIdans
regiment. A writer in the Times likewise
notes the same peculiarly in come ection with
his operations in the Shenandoah Valley He
says:
1t was one OF Sheridan's pecuiiarities that he
generally knew as much about the enemy as
he did about his own army. He had learned
from his scouts that kershaw's Division was
surely to be ordered back to Richmond. .Being
apprised OF this fact" says he, 81 had for two
weeks patiently awaited its withdrawal before
attacking, believing the conditlen of affairs
throughout the country required great pru-
dence on my part In this view 1 was coin
Gliding with the Lieutenant General Command
ing" General Grant, who visited Sheridan
on the 18th OF september, has recorded a very
interesting "reminiscences OF the interview
Il met him at Charlestown," say he ssand he
pointed out so distinctly how each army lay,
what he could do the moment he was author.
lied, and expressing such confidence of sue
cess. that l saw there was but two words of
instructions necessary-Go in! 1 asked him if
he could get out his teams and supplies in time
20 make an attack on the enemy Tuesday
morning His reply was, that he could before
daylight on Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION OF A CHILD IN MAS.
sACRUsETTs.-A very bold attempt at abduc.
ton was perpetrated In the town of Milibury,
on Tuesday last. For several days previous
there had been around the village strange
man OF light complexion, dressed in a suit of
blue clothes, and in appearance about thirty.
hve years OF age. On Friday he called at the
heuse of r. M. Oakes. on some pretended
errand. The little daughter of Mr. Oakes came
to the door, the rest Of the family being awav
from home. Since then, up to the time of the
atteE pied abduction, he has been frequently
seen watching in the neighborhood of Mr.
Cakes residence. No person appeared to
know him, and by his quiet manner he avoided
suspicion. On Tuesday, Mr.. Cakes little
daughter, bright, lively little girl, attended
school. On her way home, while in a by
street, che was met by this unknown man in
carriage, who tried to prevail upon her to
take q ride with him. She refused; he instantly
jumped out Of the carriage and seized her.
when she commenced screaming, bur he soon
stopped her screams by gagging her, and then
proceeded to place her in the carriage. At this
point man happening along sprang for the
horse and prevented the rascal from starting.
He took the little girl out from the carriage,
who tainted in his arms. While he was
attending to the sufferer the villain whipped
up his borse and made off. Mr.. Oakes Knows
Of no reason why the man would wish to steal
his daughter.- Worcester (Aass) Gazette,
Sept. 20. ~ '.}
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02
Lady Garreted and obbed in Chicago


One of the bold~st and most determined ex-
plotts hy thieves that was ever perpetrs ted i'm
THIS ell, ooearre5 yesterday afternoon be-
tween the hours of three and four o clock. IE
property holder Of Chicago had been on a rent
coll, citing tour and had gathered some Si, 600
from her tenants. She had occasions 10 go to
some portions Of the South Division ana was
walking along State street when a Cottage
Grove avenue car overlook her This was
hailed the driver OF the vehicle. who stopped
his borses, and Mrs. McCarty assembled the
rear platform OF he car
At the time she reached the platform q man,
well dressed, closely followed her and also
mounted The car. The conductor signaled the
to collect fare Mrs. McCarty was abopt
entering the door, when, suddenly, she was
roughly seized by the throat by a man who
was Standing near her, and was forced and
held against the iron railing while the man
who had followed her and got upon the car AZ
the same moment del berateIy searched her
pocket, and dragged thereform a wallet con-
tanning The money in question, leaped from
the car, lea wing his victim in a fainting con.
dition in the hands of another ruffian who
also eDdeavored to e6e ct his escape
Some passengers inside the car Witnessed
tie transaction, which did not occupy a
moments time in being performed, and in.
sfantly dashed at the desperado, who had
disentangIed his paws from Mrs. McCarty's
neck, and held him. They conveyed him In
avenue, and there gave him into custody of
Sergeant Craney. The fellow furnished the
name OF Conn srton, with several aliases, but
refuses to divulge the name of his confederate.
hoped that he will meet with his deserts very
soon. He no doubt had folio wed Mrs. McCar-
ty from house to house and knew her busi.
nesS weI.-Chtcago Journal, Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02
The Doncaster Races

1t has already been announced that
achievement" won the great Doncaster race
in England, be atlng s'Hornet'' by a little mere
than q length. The Pail Mall Gazette saws:
achievement with Challoner up was first
saddled, and walked uietIy about the course
by herself for at leest q quarter of an hour 1t
Is impossible to conceive a more beautiful
1ily. Her rich brown ceat shade as it did not
shine at Ascot or EPSON. She was even bot.
ter than at York; and though still possessing
that light, delicate, high bred appearances
which distinguished her as two year old she
ha7 little OF the sharpness which then detract
ed from her beauty. In her canter she went
with long, easy sweep that took her over
the ground without apparent effort. In
fact, it was the two year old Achievement
once more with even more than her
two year old grace. Hermit was
walked about for a long time before Custance
mounted him; In fact, he was the last - an
pear upon the course He had very different
levy to that which he held at Epsom and a
mob followed him all over the course, II
Achievement was different mare to the
Achievement of Ascot, Hermit was not the
same horse in appearance as the Hermit of
Epson. Though never q very striking look
ing animal, he now looked fuli OF muscle, and
In his canter he moved in such grand, r. 30
lute way, that five to four became the highest
oner against him. and he was decidedly the
favorlte Afterwards 1t was noticed that he
like Lord Lyon last year, lathered very much.
but this did not AFFECT his position Or the
others Julius and Longchamps looked hest.
the former especially going very we'll as also
did Fauban, though the latter we should never
lancy from his appearance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02
AYERS AGUE CURE,

Fbr Hrer and Age Intermittent Fsre,, Chin Fsrey,
hemiftsHt Ferer, Uxnab Asue, Periodical or Bill
t,oms Ferer. &c, and indeed all the affections
1ch'ch nrtse from Dalayioxs, marsh, or natdSnadtic
p0fSonS.
As its name implies, it does Cnre. and does not
fail Containing neither Arsenic, Quinine, Bis
muth Zinc, any other mineral or poisonous
substance whatever, it in nowise injures any pa
tient. The number and importance of its cures in
the districts literally beyond account, and
we believe without parallel in the history Of
Ague medicine. Our pride is gratifed by the &C
wledgements we receive of the radical cures eff
fected in oh tinate cases. and where other remedies
had wholly failed.
Unacc,;nated persons, either resident in. or
travelling through miasmatic localities, will be
protected by taking the AGUE CURE daily.
For LIVER COMPLAINTS, arising from tor
pidity, of the Liver it is an excellent remedy,
stimulating the Liver into healthy activity.
For Bilious Disorders and Liver Complaints, il
is an excellent remedy, producing many truly re-
markable cures, where other medicines had failed.
Prepared by DIR. J. G. AVER & CO., Practical
and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass, and sold
all round the world.
Price. 81 per bottle. z. d. GILMAN,
Sc 2d&weo3m Agent, Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02

RESULT OF THE MOUNT GEMS SUMMIT
RAILWAY.-The Genoa Moyimento has the fol.
lowing from Nice:-The news Of the success
OF the Fell system for passing mountains has
been received here with pleasure, and two
distinguished Wizards intend visiting Mount
GEMS to see how far the system can be applied
10 the Colidi Tenda. The people Of Nice well
know that the only thing that can give life to
Cueno, because by that town thew would be Min in
direct Intercourse with Piedmont, Lombardy,
and Nene'ia. When the necessary studies
shall have been made Of the develop
ment OF the line in question, and of
the outlay it would require, the company
which would be formed to carry 1t out would
probably ask the Alta Italia Railway Com
pany to take charge OF at least the construction
tunnel that must be made on the Col itself
The town Of Nice would put itself at the head
OF the company for promoting the work, and
would take good number of shares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02
The Ravases of the Yellow Fever in Texa

The Ravases of the Yellow Fever in Texas.
The New Orleans Picayune has ad vices from
Galveston, Texas, to the 22d of september, and
gives the following summary of the ravages of
the yellow fever:
The Houston Fire mems Charitable Associa-
ton, acting as a "Howard Association have
on hand 143 sick, and 6, paid nurses, expenses
81 o5d: have sent 6 nurses to Brenham,3 3 to
Hampstead, 2 to Alleyton, to Harrisburg and
10 to NavasOta-in all 26.
Without assistance, the Galveston News
says, comes speedily to the association, It will
ego by the board,' for it is Impossible for
them to carry on the immense amount of good
done by them without they have suff1c mt
money and necessaries required.
The yellow fever is at Chapel Hill, in
Washington county. No nurses.
Al Millican the mortality is 20 per cent At
Houston, on the goth, Is deaths, of which II
were by the fever, among them DR.. r. Haynes,
Mrs. Dreyfus, Mrs. Mary Turner and L. j.
Warner, chief clerk of the freed mems bureau.
The Houston Telegraph is reduced to q half
sheet, on account OF sickness among its priu.
ters. Nine Of them are absent-six sick, one
hrs Just died. and the other three are acting as
nurses.
The fever is at it's height at La Grange,
Huntsville, Hempstead, Millican, AIleytop,
Navasota, and other places. Sut 7iding at
Warrensburg Sixty cases at Brennan on the
goth, and eight dearhs; 100 cases at Huntsville,
and forty deaths in ali up to the 2lst inst.
The Civilian says: cat Hampstead the doc.
tors are all dead or down with the fever Not
one physician In the place fit for duty AT
Alley ton the same state off affairs exist No
physician and not a drug store in the place
Great need exists for ice, lemons, mus. ard
etc, and good nurse-. The Galveston How.
ards ha We sent eighty seven nurses and several
ply sicans to the interior. but there is a CON
stant demand for more The Association is
gre atty in need OF lunds
At Galveston the epidemic appears to have
run its course. On the 22d, tne deaths by it
were 2; for the W, ak nding the 21st Sc: from
"a -
23d, total deaths, l,l2S Of which 90 we're by
yellow fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02

EASTERN VS.. W1sTKRN DRUMMHRs 1t is
the custom for the travelling agents of furni.
tuTe man ufacturers to carry with them a beck
OF photographs of the different articles Of fur.
ntture, and from this book the dealers order.
TIVE OF these drum majors, respectively from
New York and Boston, were in a Western city
at : time when trade was at q standstill, and
met at the store Of q dealer. The merchant
would give no orders. but sat down for cigar
ana chat with the Eastern representative,
In the private counting room. They had hardly
got comfortably seated when the door opened
and the agent Of Chicago manufacturer en-.
tered, with that easy grace peculiar to the
craft, and photographic book of samples
under his arm Bat the grim spectre OF his
hotel bill again took possession Of him, and
his pleasant smile faded TO a sickly grin AZ he
caught sight OF his eonfreyes; but be took in
the situation at once, and was equal to 1t. aud
- the chucklinG New Yorker hailed with,
I. Hello, Taps, what are. you doing here with
that book under your arm z" The undauntsd
Chicagoan settled himself into vacant chair,
helped himeelf to Havana, and stoutly 70.
spoDded: "Selling Goldfish by photograph sam
ples! What are You driving at 2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-02

SOUND FINANCIAL DOCTRINE-The con ver
tblilty OF currency as check upon its over.
issue has seldom been SO clearly and forcibly
SHOWN as IN the following short but sugges-
tive sentences from the Nation:
when You set about issuing an inconyertt.
bic paper, neither Mr.. Pendleton nor ANYBODY
else can tell when there is as much of it in ex.
istence as the industry OF the country REQ uires
There is no measure, check, or standard of
any kind to be had. When you issue too much
con vertible paper you receive notice of 1T bv
But you may issue incon vertible paper in anv
quantity, and while some will maintain that
there is enough Of 1t out, others will mair tain
there is not half enough, and the debtor in
ing; for the more you issue the better they win
be of" = s.t r-.s al - 1F9' 80