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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-12-03
AGENCIES. &C.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-12-03
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-12-03

"A nice line Of Silk Sacques can be seen It
IA : HIB & N'HalfNKS.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

LIcENsE.-The cases Of SO indicted liquor
dealers of McGregor were docketed for
Monday Of this week, but the unfinished
business of last week put it over till
when? In tho meantime, petition was
got up here and signed by nearly all to
whom it was presented, to put the trial off
to the next term of Court Tin May, proba-
bly, SO that whatever action may be taken
by the present sitting Legislature can be
used as guide to public judgment. This
is right, and in proof of the appreciation
of the move such well known Temperance
men as Thos. Arnold, j. II. Merrill, y.
McCraney, Kennedy & Buck, and others
of the same way Of thinking, did not hes
itate to give their names. The ultra, un-
thinking anti-license men seem fearful to
trust the question to the present Leg:sla-
ture, but those who are willing to act in
obedience to public opinion do not wish
to play factious part. The Legislature
seems to fear the effect Of abolishing the
present law, but we believe the considera-
ton of judicious, strong, penal license
system will regulate this liquor question,
and that is oil mankind has been able to
do since Noah went to sea. Growls from
the "sleuth- hounds" Of Intolerance will
be liberal toward those who do their own
thinking, but who cares7
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

DER HERoLD.-We are in receipt Of the
first two numbers of this new German pa
per, published at the Elkader Journal Of
fee, by Jos. Eiboeck, and edited by
Adolphe Papin, Esq. The Herald is a
large eight column paper, printed on new
type entire, making very handsome
appearance. No paper in the State can
excel it in typographical neatness, and our
German friends tell US it is as interesting
in it's selections, general editorial, and To-
cal notices as it is in its dress. The Ger
mans are proud Of it Gs their county organ
and good reasons have they to be SO. 1t
is necessity they long have felt, and now
they will support it by liberal patronage.
To German merchants and mechanics this
medium Of advertising is invaluable, while
our American business men can reach
many German customers, whom otherwise
they would not be likely to see. We
award to Eiboeck the highest honor for
pushing his enterprise to success. Two
handsome eight column, well patronized
sheets from one Office 10 no small matter to
be did by . small bodied man We woxld
have noticed the Herald before, but we
have been pushing our brains to read tho
newcomer 30 q to notice it understand
ingly but its Of no use to try. 10. can't
you send Us an intsrprstsrs Send Herr
fAPlN 20 80 "a.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

New. LAMls.-Wishing low lamp to
write by, one that would distribute light
70 the paper, we called at Scott 4 Gould's
Wholesale and Retail Emporium to select
one. WILL Scott showed us new inyen-
ton, q burner that, after exhibition by our
young friend, took us completely. The
cup is the same Us other lamps, but the
burner IL the beauty, and the manner of
fitting the burner is the best in the world.
The lower part Of the chimney is always
cold, and hence you can remove it, be the
upper part eyer so hot: metal sha1e is
just below the flame, and that reflects the
light downwards. The chimney fits over
this shade and requires no screws or
spring to fasten it. So, while hand can
easily remove it, it would require . young
earthquake to shake it, Thus rendering it
safe to carry to any part Of the house.
We ere charmed with it. It gives q
better light than other lamps, uses less
oil, and is safe beyond question; the cold
ness of the glass below the burnsr making
It next to impossible to burst the chimney.
All who have used them agree with as In
opinion. Go and see one and ron cannot
leave tho store without purchasing.
Scott 4 Gould have . very large stock
of Crockery, imported direct from Liver
pool, which they offer to the trade at fig
nres below all compositions. See their Ad-'
vertisement for specialitiss.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

Quite q lengthy second-column leader in
the Win. Register, bidding defiance to all
opposers, closes with this remarkable pas
sage.
Let this be understood are always
responsible, legally and personally,-ready
at all times to back our assertions by proof
or back them physically. Don't excuse
us, gentlemen, on account Of our size.
we shall tell the truth, in all cases, and
shame the devil for lying.
GEORGE! What in thunder ails you
Is somebody going to fight you! Don't
grow violent because you had the good
fortune to SCOOP us Gas you say in the
McGregor affair. You cant whip every
body in Winneisheik County, and we
know it. Town says he Amt afraid to
tackle you provided he has his medicine
with him. Be quite Geo.!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29
First National Bank Of McGlepor

I the regular annual meeting Of the stock bo,d
N crs of this Bank the following were electeo M.
rcctors:
Hon. William l. Gilchrist. Jeremiah II. Merrill.
Hon. William Lmrabee. Colin " Bell, Frank Lara
bee. VIM II. Xii na,id, aOley uuverson.
At the Directors meeting for election Of slacera
Jeremiah H. Merrill was elected president; Nm. +
Gilchr list was elected Vice President; Obey Hulyerson
was appointed Cashier. and Vim. Il. Kinnaird was an
pointed Assistant Cashier.
The following resolution was passed by the Board
of Directors Of this Eank:
WHEREAS. Several parties have deposited IN thu
vaults Ut this Bank packages of u 8. Bonds Currencv
and other yaluables we hereby give special noticc
vigilance the safety Of said and valuable
that do for the property OF the hank we iii mot
bs responsible for the safety Of said packages and
fire. $50 OBEY HULvERSON, Cashier, "
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

Congress.
Nothing but Re. construction. The bill
for last week is snapped off for one Of this.
Grant remains silent and smokes. There
will probably be an amendment to the
Constitution offered by Washburne, of Ga
lena, to permit the General of the Army
to smoke in the Senate Chamber and
drink as much Bourbon as he wishes. 1t
is said he is going about now in rather
loose style. We do not blame sensible
man for getting oblivious among such
toady lick-spittles rs those who annoy
him he is obliged to get down to tight
ness in order to reach their level. Whis-
key will come down to so cents tax per
gallon. Bingham, of Ohio, and Ether
idge, Of Wisconsin, Marshal and Bout
well, Doolittle and Morton, all and more
too are airing their knowledge of public
affairs. Andy and Stanton are not friends
yet. The finance question .isxorrying the
radicals.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

The Wavcrly Ne,cs, by Geo. Lindley
and G. W. Hunt has advanced to seven
column paper. Democratic, spirited and
well conducted, we hope it may travel in
the path Of righteousness and constltu-
tiona; obligation till our coming victory
of November next shall teach. intolerants
the danger hereafter of trampling Upon
human rights under pretense of patriot
ism. Good luck to you, GEORGE and
GEORGE!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

HoGs.-The Conovcr corresponds Of the
DEBORAH Reg. j. S. S. writes to that pa
per as follows:
Norway beats Germany. The Iowa
Times states that German friend brought
to that market six hogs. the average
weight of which were 1923, which is easily
beaten by our Norwegian friend II. Ousten,
who sold to VIM. G. Paul, nine hogs, sep
crate weight as follows: 435, 42O, 4O4,
40l, 395, 3S5, 81, $50, and 325, gross
amount 1901, average weight $50.
Where are you Mr.. Times? IL your
german friend wishes to learn the art Of
hog raising, let him come to old Winnie
sheik where hogs are hogs. J. S. S.
We accept the situation and own up
fairly beaten. Mr.. Ousten is head just
66 pounds on the average OF nine hogs
against sir of our hogs. Give Winnesheik
County tho bris.les!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29
The Legislature.

Vhe Ae4islature.
Nothing has been done yet but the in.
stallation of Officers, appointment of Com
mittces, prayers every morning, resolutions
and debates on voting daily papers and
postage stamps for each member, introduc.
ton of bills, &C., &c., &c. The prelimina-
ry moves Of q legislative body are scarce
worth recording. At first the "IIons.'
skirmish, play loaded dice, SO to speak,
pretend a good deal and take feel Of each
other. In the present shape of the Iowa
Capitol-not Capital-wisdom, it is difficult
to guess what the result will be. The
democrats are strong enough to force the
double-siders on Prohibition, Negro Suf.
fragc and Bond-taxing to yea and nay
record, and this is what schemers do not
want. We trust B. B. Richards, Fellows,
Miller, Irish and our other Constitutional
boys will pay close attention to the chaps
who are reaching for glory at the expense
Of the public.
To begin somewhere: A bill to change
the Sup. System to County Commissioners
is before the House. Thirty daily papers
to the House members each, and forty to
each Senator were voted. Truesdell Rad
had box full of papers with the names
Of half the children in his district and
some probably not in it, praying that wine
and beer be excluded from the social table
Truesdell is an adobe--brick, dried in the
sun. A motion against prohibitory'
failed one for license did not fail so bad
in the house, only q to %. This indi-
Gates hesitancy on the part of the majority,
and it is our belief that license law will
pass this session. As partisan we could
wish that ali the extravagant nonsense
which infests the radical mind might be
embodied into what is now carclessly call.
cd Law, but the bell.wethers know toe
much to be caught. At DesMoines, at St
Paul, at Madison, at WAsHINoToS-eve
where, indeed, the "party Of progress, y
from white man to negro from specie
to an irredeemable currency" (see
Merrill's InauguraI from peace to destruc
ton, from that Constitution willed us by
our fathers to sort of political ACCORDION
on which each "loyalist whose cotton
spoons or other stealings has sent him te
Congress, can play such tunes as suit tho
ear Of discord-this party, We say, having
no principle but that which talismans sue
cess, are on tho alert. Like the wild asse.
in Scripture, they "snuff the battle from
affair."" They begin to feel the rocking o
public opinion, and, venal as they are it il
not strange they are exercised in
pocket.
Postages for each member Of the House
Sc, for each member of the Senate, So
This is only beginning. We will lool
after these Hons as they progress
Railroad lobbyists are plenty. As things
develop, our readers shall be posted
Money is said to be plenty and business
good at DesMoines, especially about thu
capitol Gov. Merrill Messages that the
U. s. has allowed the claims Of the q
and Sd Iowa Infantry.
On the 18th resolution was introduced
authorizing the State to resume all right!
conferred on the MEG. Western R'y by
Congress.
1t will be several days before Legislation
has any point to it,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

3
This month commences cold and frosty,
and in general fair, lasting some days
then rainy with downfall, most likely snow
more mild through tho middle of the
month, with occasional snow or rain. The
last week the air is inclined to be frosty,
and mostly fair.
Slight winds, snow or rain may be an
ticipated on or near the LIST, 18th, and oath.
It's winter yst 1.-THE nipping frost winds blow;
And dismal clouds descend in showers Of snow
Which clear the skies then glows the lunar orb,
And beauteous shine the gems on My hts dark robe
Venus, the loveliest OF the starry train,
Arrests the attention Of each thoughtful swain
In some of my future correspondence l
intend making few observations, by
which to Judge Of the changes Of the
weather, deduced from the appearance Of
nature, taken from my many years coIIec-
ton Of notes, which l trust may befeund USE
full to farmers and others. The experien.
ced fisherman from his constant observance
Of the sky, will rarely unfurl his sails
when storm is approaching and. in like
manner, if farmers were equally attentive,
and had acquired equal judgement in this
art, they would as seldom be overtaken by
unexpected changes.
Tnos. SHAW
Eastman. January, 2lst 1868,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

CLAYTON Co. AGRICULTURAL ELECTION
At the recent election for officers, held at
National, JAS. King was chosen President,
Chas. A. Watkins, Esq, Secretary, and
Judge Rogers, Treasurer. The names of
the directors are not reported to US. There
was quite large attendance. Secretary
Watkins called to see US and reports ~
above. Mr.. Corlctt declined reelection.
On Friday, Feb. 7th, at lOA. NJ, the d.
rectors will meet ut National to arrange
preliminaries for tho County Fair of
1868.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

WILL VIsIT McGREGoR.-Dr. Barth,
rom No. liz Mason Street, Milwaukee
champion Oculist, Aurist, Physician and
Surgeon, for the successful treatment Of
diseases of the Eye, Fear, l.eart, Lungs,
Catarrh, Deafness, Noises and Discharges
from tho Ear, Scrofula, and all diseases Of
the blood, will positively be in McGregor,
at the Allen House, on Monday, February
10th, remaining until Friday evening,
February 18th. Those afflicted would do
well to consult DR.. Barth during his stay
in this city. wv
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

Exchanges.
Our list of exchanges is 80 large that it
is quite impossible to notice the many
improvements which are taking place
among them, such rs charging, changing to
quartos, 'new dresses" when the volume
expired, ''sce our new head" &C., ct. al,
etc. Publishers show enterprise in the
improvement Of their sheets, and while
they are advertising SO freely for others it
is but right they should occasionally blow
a horn for themselves; but is it essential
to the public to learn: "this is the closing
No. Of the lst quarter of Vol. No. 2 Of
the Shutdown Salesman" Who the mis-
chief cares about having that and various
other statements of such private character
dinned in his ears every timo new font
Of type arrives. 1t may bet is--printo-
rial to do so butwe think the rule bet
ter in the breach than in the observ.
ance. Our desk is in weekly receipt of
some most valued exchanges, irrespective
of politics; it is also in receipt of several
valued ones Of the Daily persuasion.
Some very handsomely printed and well
edited, some only so SO. We pick out, for
perusal, clip or comment those that make
efforts to look we'll and gil well and those
IRE the only ones that are Of consequence
to US. If men begin business and neg
lcct it, thinking to live on public charity
or newspaper pauperism we don't want to
see their work, or rather want of work
around here, but at the same time it is not
best for an improving one to rush before
the public to announce the "vast change
in its face or FORM We think the best
way for journals to be useful to each other
is to copy more reciprocally, pass kind
words along the line. In this way all our
readers will see that there are other papers
out this way rs well as the TINES, and
your readers will learn that there is such q
paper AZ the TINES at McGregor Iowa.
Write politics as sevezly argumentative as
pen, ink and truth will allow, but do not
disgrace the profession" by lending yodr
columns to the god Of political slang, so
that BLACKBOARD who is too cowardly to
act out his filthy designs may have the sat
isfaction Of boasting that he, like the "a
bled monkey used you as cats paw to
pull his chestnuts out Of the FIRE.
This sermon is about long enough.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

STILL Observation-Disclosures the
hard times and high prices, the sale Of the
Best Chemical Saleratus is still On the in
crease. People will use it and every sue
cessful housewife tells her neighbor, and
when her Heighbor tries it she tells anoth-
or, and thus its fame spreads Sntil it IL
hard to tell where II will stop.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29
Pride and Poverty.
From the Mitchell County Press We clip
part of the Supervisors report Of Mitchell

Pride and Poverty
From the Mitchell County Press we clip
part of tho Supervisors report Of Mitchell
County:
Carpenter moved to amend by instruct
ing the town trustees Of Usage not to allow
any tea, apples, sugar, or other Injuries,
to pauper families, unless in case of sick
ness. Foreman moved to amend the
amendment by Carpenter, by striking out
the word Dosage" and inserting in lieu
thereof, the words "Mitchell County" &C
copied by Carpenter. The motion as
amended, adopted.
Here is humanity for you! A poor
old lady-there is one there at least, be-
cause we saw her name mentioned in the
report-sent to bed without her tea, the
only stimulating solacc that women, and
particularly aged ones indulge in. No
apples orsugar allowed, no other "luxuries'
such as age and in6rmity often. nay, al
Gays require Ten thousand dollars may
be voted to build cenotaph to honor the
dead soldiers whose light is gone out and
who can never more return to aid the
childless mothers of the brave sleepcrs in
death, while the mothers are deprived Of
the comforts of life? 1t is a shame, dis
grace to any people. Destinations patriot
ism on one hand and heartleess parsimony
on the other.
Supervisors Of Mitchell, repeal that in
famous order and hereafter when you de-
sire to punish those whose only crime is
poverty, do not make oft a public record.
This is subject of feeling with US. May
God take us when we cease 80 to feel. An
old mother, totters TO the cenotaph to read
the name OF her son engraved in pompous
marble. She returns, wearied and heart
broken to her place in the poor house |;
che wants "a cup Of tea with very little
sugar;" the one in command of her de-
partment points her TO the order of Car
penter, Foreman & Co., and says, you see,
poor lady, that am forbidden to give tea
even to the mother Of son whose heroic
deeds and honored names ore blazoned on
the monument which your weary limbs
have '.just tottered from ~ ''But," trem-
bles tho voice Of appeal, II am so sad to-
night, so lonesome, so wearied with my
walk to see Henry's name on the roll of
honor, that must have small cup of
teal" ~ lose my place if I oblige YOU"
is the cold response Of the attendant as she
turns away, leavingwretchedncss to bleed at
the shrine of bogus charity. Millions to
educate, feed and clothe the black lazaroni
Of the south, but not cent for tea, sugar,
apples or any luxury for the mother who
is pauper because she sent her son to the
army of. the Union.
To be "loyar' you must vote for ceno-
taph while the mothers of those you pre-
tend to honor are denied the comforts Of
lie. Great God! Will not some really
christian society send a Missionary to
Mitchell County,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

Business, Personal. &c.
Capt. Benton bid of the Guttenburg Fire
Engine, at Sheriff Sale, for s247, so. His
design is to put it in tho, ough repair and
then to try its capacity. A neglect If ma
chinery for S years doesn't improve its
working powers much.
Our city is filling up with sportsmen to
witness the races Of Wednesday and Thurs
day and probably Friday Of this week
We expect large delegation on the West
ern train tonight. There will be a large
attendance, and sleigh.loads of fun will
be the consequences.
Gen. Chambers, on old citizen Of Owa-
tonna !. NJ. Richmond and Hay, and J.
r. West, also of Owatonna, made Mo
Grego- visit last week. Charley Fergu-
son, of the Merch. Union Express at St.
Paul, was also here visiting friends, for a
day or two. lie is one Of the most rapid
and correct bill makers in the Express hu >:
mess, as well as tip-top small package
Of sociability. 1t seems good to meet our
North Pole friends down in this temperate
latitude. Maj. Daily, Of Minneapolis,
Mail Agent special, enjoyed himself here
as the guest Of Route Agent, Fred Wilson,
last week.
See the Blue Coat Advertisement in this
-
issue.
The Western Accident and Fire ms. Co.,
of Iowa, is represented by some Of the
soundest men in the State. See Adv. and
call on the Agent.
Iron in large quantities is discovered
in Seneca, Crawford Co. A letter address
ed to Mr.. Helwig, of this city, confirms
the report.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-29

Grim. Con.
The suit brought by Lathrop against
Teabout (both of Frankville, Winneshiek
Co., Iowa. for alleged criminal inter
course with the plaintiffs wife, will come
up for trial before Judge McGlathery, at
DEBORAH, some time in February. The
damages are laid at S25, 900. The parties
are both in good circumstances, and in n
financial way, are able to go to law. Tea
bout is regarded as very wealthy. We un-
derstand Mat. Carpenter, of Milwaukee,
the celebrated Wisconsin orator and law.
yer, is engaged on the part of the defence.
Lathrop employs Noble, of McGregor,
Jno. 7. Clark and Levi Bulls, of DEBORAH,
and, as we learn, two or three other lead
ing lawyers in North Iowa, whose names
are not given US. This trial will throw all
Chicago trials of similar character, in the
shade. sour special correspondent" Of
the Chicago Times, will lie in court as
stenographic reporter, and he or she who
cannot enjoy the coming feast of scandal,
must have nav so capacious as to be
beyond our comprehension. Intimately
acquainted with both gentlemen for years,
esteeming them both as excellent friends,
we regret most sincerely that such case
has arisen. We would say not one word
about it--indeed we have for week for
borne to allude to the unpleasant affair, in
our columns, but the subject now is one of
such universal private discussion through
out these Northeastern counties that there
is no harm in plain statement of facts as
they have been given US. Again we re-
greet that it is in court. IF Lathrop proves,
his wife is forever lost to society if he
fails to prore, she is lost to him and
the stain will forever attach. A breath of
suspicion is fatal to female reputation
But We suppose the blood is up and moth
ing but IN exposure of social criminality
will satisfy the parties or the public.