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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

Grand Juriss.
We wish il were in the power Of our
people to pull up by the roots that gray
old infamy known as the Grand Jury sys-
tenn. Scarcely . week passes that we
do not read or hear Of outrages perpetrat.
ed against citizens by this sneaking, cow
ardly system. 1t is sprout from the des-
pissed old Inquisitorial root that began in
Spanish subtcrranean dens Of Intolerance
and Torture. 1t was the curse Of Europe.
an Catholicism, and ages will not rub out
the recollection of its outrages on the sa-
cred privacy of Opinion. The sooner q
sprout Of such internal origin is rub
bed off the pages of our American Stat
utes, the better for opsn-handed, public
justice, and for the peace Of mankind. If
it is statutory, let the Iowa Legislature re-
peal its authorization this winter if it is
Constitutional, for Heavens sake, while
amendments are 80 rife, let US discharge the
hoary old dragon from the organic law Of
the State. We know not where the Lpas
abides, nor do We blush to confess present
forgetfulness Of its location, provided we
can attract such attention to it us will lead
to its abandonment. 1t is protector of
towards, and very often the destroyer of
character in the opportunities it offers for
tho qualification of private malice. Tho
only argument for its continuance is that
it is old. So was the appointment Of
Judges So was the Monarchy old, prior
to '76, but age only served to rivct the ha.
tired which our forefathers entertained for
ii.
We have been a member Of but few
Grand Juries. Our experience is sufficient
nevertheless to establish the conviction
Of their meanness. We regard them as
a shield for the defence of malice. A man
is tried in secret. The Prosecuting wit
ness is generally his foe. The Prosecut-
ing Attorney is paid for getting up a
True Bill, and no witnesses are allowed to
protect the absent citizen. If the bill is
ignored, the fact of being suspected attach.
es to character presumptive infamy that
a life time of good conduct may not re-
move. If man is thought to have viola
ted the law, why not call him into court and
confront him with his accusers. Let him
have an equal start with those who COM
plain of him. Do not continue the prac-
tice of retiring to secret place for the
purpose of deciding the probable fate of
your unsuspecting neighbor, upon tcstimo-
ny entirely er parte. Tho Law protects
you in its requisition of secrecy, the wit.
nesses are protected, or rather, they are
not known to the accused. The Attorney
is rewarded for success in getting bill
found, and the victim, though however SO
innocent upon full investigation, must
bow his head to the reproach Of having
been indicted!
We always felt ashamed when returning
from service on a Grand Jury.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

APPoINTMENT.-At the recent election
of officers of the Northern Line Packet
Company, held in St. Louis Mr.. James
Ward was elected President of the com
pany for this year. This gentleman is
we'll known as an officer Of ability and
experience, and better appointment co d
not have been made. The names of the
other officers are not yet announced. Cap
tain Thomas ii. Griffith, one Of the mos
reliable officers Of any corporation, was
re-elec ted Secretary.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

Weather. &c.
Still cold, steady and stormless. Snow
thin. Roads not good for travel. A
gradual yield by frost to the approach o.
spring, but winter holds on bravely.
The markets are without change, except
in pork; the prices are $50 to $50 and
quick sales; but little arriving. Some
wheat teams. Business ia dull here rs
elsewhere. An early opening is looked
for. Gold l4l}.
There is no change in the general mar
ket either here or east; there will be but
little tin spring OPENS.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

tility pronounccs trough" and it has in
it sufficient salt to save it, we shall most
likely get it in the TINES. We believe
there is but little difference in human be-
ings after all pretending to no extraordi-
nary qualities moral or social, we are
plain enough to state that we have no
great respect for those who assume to
have more than fair share of virtue, or
who claim an exemption from the average
errors Of human nature.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05
Democratic State Convention.

Democratic state Convention.
A State Convention OF the Democracy of
the State of Iowa is hereby called to meet
at Des Moines, on Wednesday the Doth
day of February next, at | ! o'clock, a. IN :,
for the purpose of selecting delegates to
the National Democratic Convention; and
also for nominating candidates for Elect
ors, and for State officers, in case it shall
he deemed advisable. The ratio of repre-
sentation will be, one delegate for every
one hundred votes cast for Charles Mason
for Governor, and one for every fraction oil
a hundred over fifty. Every organized
county, though casting less than fifty votes
will be entitled to one vote.
BY order of State Central Committee.
j. NJ. ELLWOOD, Chairman.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05
FARM FOR SALEl

T OFFER my Farm of 1:0 acres of Timber Land, IS
acres cultivated, for sale. 1t IS six miles west Of
North McGregor, The western or Mississippi terminus
OF the MEG. W. Ry. Coed dwelling and all necessa-
ry outbnildngs; good well, cisteten and
from an unailins spring. Good apple and plum
chards. A desirable property. Part Cash 4; balAnlc
on reasonable time. A. DICKINSON, ~
North McGregor +. o., Iowa.
Jan 20, '6S. 5w5S0
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05


rotary, JNo. S. RUSNxLs Esq, we receive
an account of the Members at the Capt.
tol, their names, nativity, occupation, ages,
religions, weights" &c., &c. A look over
the table is amusing, as well as furnish
er Of food for reflection. AS 70 nativity,
where on the footstool Of the Eternal can
you find body CT law-givers SO diversif.
ed in birthplace See how many States
and nationalities contribute to fill our Cap
itol with wisdom /; how many church or
CARNATIONS to fix up suitable theories for
all, and possibly to drive many from all
theories on the subject how many occu-
pations are represented ; how popular
marriage is with public men, and why it
is that that beauty Of married life which
poets (oftener bachelors, like IRvINc) so
expatiate upon, is forgotten sweet
home" is abandoned for months, to wor-
ship at the shrine of Three Dollars day
and Postage Stamps This is funny
world, and you can't most always tell why
man walks fast or why slow why he
remains close at sweet home, or why he
goes abroad for many days but We hav-
MT space to ssntimentalize the best SER
mons are said to he those which leave the
congregation to study the subject as they
walk from the church. Now 90 on with
your studies.
Ofthe l49 members, Chic furnishes 40 ;
n. Y. 81; Pa. 20; Conn. and Ky. 6 each;
VT, Me-, N. H., Md, Ind. and Ireland 4
each Mass, Va. and Scotland, each 3 !;
Ills, N. j., Eng. and France, each 2 /;
Iowa, N. c., Miss, Mich, Holstein, Prus-
sia and Germany, each /. There did you
ever see or read of such mixed assemb-
lage of public men, outside of the glori-
Gus West
Diversity il Religion is great. The NJ.
E. Church leads off with 26 /; Presb. p /;
Blank 20; Liberal II Episc. IL Bap-
fist 9; Cong. Z; Christian and Universal
list singular coincidence, orthodoxy would
say each S Catholic and Lutheran IAN
other curiosity each 3; Christianity,
"Sound," Orthodox and Golden Rule, Gall
of that is us) each United b., U. p.
(what is that y "What is Right" Ro-
mans XIV. (good for St. Paul., Disciples,
(all dead long ago), Prot. Episc., indie.
pendent Father Adam Perry, of Linn,
aged G., here is our H5.), and Spiritual
list, each. Our Northern members are
mostly Liberals and Blanks the weather
up here is so cold you can't scare Newell,
Larrabee, Fellows 4 Co. with threats Of
Aeati There are 20 blanks these are
gentlemen who very properly think that
it is none of the business Of a printing Of
fee imp to inquire into their views Of the
future, or the style Of gods which modern
invention has patented. Some want f.
rocious, veDgeful Father ~, one that gets
"ansry" with Members Of the Legislature
and other sinners, while the more hopeful
give the Almighty the attributes Of bensyo-
lence and pity towards oil his children
Well, a. the picture Snowman said to the
boy who inquired, "Wich are Daniel and
wich is the. Lions ?" "You pays your
money, hub, and takes your choice"
NJ. M. Walden, Of Appanoose, is the
only editor in the Senate John P. Irish,
IA native Of Iowa, Notwithstanding tho
terrier his name. wou!d give a toad Or .
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

Hon. P. G., Wright, Of Ailamakee Co.,
is on the Committee sn Claims, Soldiers
Orphans Home and on Agriculture. lie
is reported to be one Of the most useful
members of the House Of Representatives.
This is Wright's second torn.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

ScANDAL.-Some time since the Mitch
ell; Press, T.Atherton, Editor, called the at
tention Of the public to the gross moral
delinquences of Rev. A. T. Loring of that
county; the said Anterior insinuated that
his reverence was more industrious in
winning sensuous smiles from the female
portio of his flock than he was in '.win-
ming souls" Tom shook him up reN and
then SHADES was out foe noon,' as the
boys say. The Reverend had trial ut
Manchester, VIC believe, and upon erparte
he was made a perfectly moral man. De-
sirous to parade his innocences he writes
long note of explanation enclosing res
olution. of the Manchester congress. Tom
published them all, but he told his readers
that since his examination at M. there had
been larger church meeting at Usage,
and that Mr.. Loring was then and there
dismissed the service Tomuel has finish
ed that wolf: there are more of the same
sort.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05
ID L H ID:

At Austin. Minnesota, January q, Of Typhoid re-
yer. Mrs. SARAH f., wife Of John 8. Lacy, aged 81
years.
The deceased sick only few days. Her death
is kceny felt by all who knew her excellence wife,
mother and friend. Her beIeaved husband has four
little ones, who, while comfort tohim in this hour
of sorrow, yet sad reminder Of the virtues OF
their santcd mother. We most sincerely condols
with the survivors. Mrs. L. the sister Of Capt.
Morrill,, and the sister-in-law Of Daniel and NO.
Lacy,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

GoDEY.-Wc are in RECEIPT Of the Jan.
and February Nos. of this most beautiful
Of all Ladies Magazines. The Lady's
Friend and Peterson's are also beautiful,
but they are sold lo,oer, not quite SO many
pages, and it is folly to compare them
with the Queen of the Monthlies. We
are agents for all at reduced figures, and
it pleases us to help our subscribers to
their perusal. Next week, our TINES will
talk pretty about all our N. Y. and Phil.
Monthly exchanges. The Ladies Friend
of January. is superior number. Send
US $3.50 for either and we'll remit the
surplus.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

We stand much better, as a party, than
we did year ago.-New Hampshire Jour-
nal Trad.
And, as party, you lie much better.-
Hartford Iigaes.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05
Wife Beating.

Wife Beating.
A former, and we are proud to say a
present friend Of ours, was at one time,
years ago, on the "local'' of the Dubuque
Herald. lie wrote most laughable &C.
counts about the goings-on of that city,
We used to clip, publish and afterwards
scrap-book many of them. The following
refreshing censure prefaces the account Of
two or three domestic rows in Dubuque.
Tie name of our friend is Frank B. vii.
kic, now one of the principal writers on
the Chicago Daily Times. FRANK, l have
lost your brief review of Brick Pomeroy's
skating reports. Guess tho young man
decided not to make an annual exposure
Of the broadcast part Of his person to the
ice and to the public
But here is part of the Wife.bcatiug
talk
at is barely possible that thrashins
| ones wife will conduce to her temporal
and spiritual welfare. But we think that
this humane and reformatory measure
should lie conducted secretly. If a nan
wishes to wallop his helpmete he should
perform the operation in the back room or
down cellar. People, while they appreci-
ate fully the necessity Of kicking ones
wife with heavy boot, knocking her
down with u stick of stovewood, or throw
ing her occasionally out of the back win
dow-believing it makes her more loving
wife and better mother, do not like to wit
ness the operations alluded to. OF course
a woman in her feeblencss Of constitution
is apt not to undergo these chastsements
without few tears, considerable bowling,
and great deal of fuss generally-and for
this reason, people, while admitting the
propriety of doing it, hate to see it done.
This is in accordance with the principle
exhibited by our maternal relative who al
ways left the room when the old gentle
man was prepared to enforce some theo-
retical morality by practical application to
our back Of heavy cowskin she hated
to see it, but left always with the remark,
"give him good one and we got It.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

WILL POSITIVELY De IN MCGREGoR.-Dr.
Barth whose appointments have appeared
in each issue Of the TINES will positively
be in McGregor at the Allen House, on
Monday morning, Feb. TO-. 4smaining un-
til Friday Feb. IA. Those afflicted would
do we'll to avail themselves Of this one of
the most golden opportunities of a gentle
man worthy Of every confidence; as a sue
cessful practitioner. DR.. Barth is endorsed
by some Of the most well known persons
residing in Milwaukee, who have been
cured Of blindness, deafness, and diseases
of the throat, heart, catarrh, lungs, &c. &c.
Those DESTROYS of consulting DR.. Barth, as
many as can would do we'll to call on first
day Of his arrival, as it often occurs that
during the last day and hour of his re-
naming that his rooms are 50 crowd.
ed it is utterly impossible to attend to the
anxious solicitation of all.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

A lady in Great Darlington, Mass, re.
cen thy gave birth to female child, on the
back of whose head was protuberance in
perfect resemblance of the prevailing ''wa-
terfall." Even the marks of the ribbon
with which they are usually tied on were
plainly shown ON the child's neck. 1t was
alive when born, but soon afterward died.
Tho Episcopal Church will hold its regular services
hereafter in the Baptist Church every Sabbath
ing ut Z O'clock. H.. C, HAMPTON DUDLEY,
McGrsgor, Nov. 20. Rector.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

Graves, Briggs & Co., of Dubuque. have
Paper Mandatory. They send US SAM
pies Of excellent paper, but no price is
given. Their card accompanying sample
is rather amusing they cay awe are
now manufacturing News Print and deal
ers in all kinds of Wrapping paper &c.
We are not sticklers for grammatical accu-
racy, but really we arc surprised that
q firm should SO boldly announce their
intention to manufacture dealers in any
line of mechanical production. 1t is pos
sible Graves & Co. have reference to those
pets which rery young ladies are so fond
Of wearins-these are made Of rags!
What paper mill is without tue mate,
rial?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05
Sir Walter Raleigh.


We believe it was this distinguished
navigator and accomplished English cour-
tier, who introduced two native Amer
lean Injuries to tho attention of Europe
ans. Our gratitude to the brave old Knight
will never cease until potatoes "rot' out
and tobacco is inhibited by some one Of the
many foolish laws which puritanism in
vents for the restriction of happiness
Sir Walters tobacco, tho doubtless worth
chewing, and a great deal better than lea
Their strings, gum, Eastwood chips or slip
perry elm, would be tasteless now alongside
of that generous package Of old "Virginia
leaf" sent US last week per the hands Of
E. P. Clarke, Esq, by w. II. Russell, ia
miliarly known at McGregor as "Doc."-
Our best feelings rose to their summit at the
sight, and we resolved las soon as we get
some new clothes) to 60 to Chicago to
thank II. W. in person. Wonder if the
boys still congregate at John c. Partridge's
Wholesale Tobacco Store docs homc)
as they did years agone? We have heard
some very anti-negro-radical-suf'rage chat
in that same. Do McComas and Sharpe
call occasionally to express love for the
Observation-Disclosures and for negro supre-
macy? Perhaps your very close proximi-
ty to the Journal Office has made you all
Grant men but we guess not much to
speak Of Yourself and the obliging de-
liverer of the "precous," "E. p" of Nc
Gregor, will regard US rs Astounding in
gratitude beyond our present opportunity
to recinrocate
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

The Races. 'ff
Wednesday and Thursday of last week
were race days. On Wednesday morning
a green purse of s35 was trotted for
"Sorrel Bill" of DEBORAH, Vermont, Char
ley and Bates Lansing mare, were contest
ants; Sorrel Bill winning In the afternoon
the $500 purse was contested by Mosdier's
CLONE STAR" (familiarly called "Cub")),
Slows stallion ''Flying Morgan" Bates
"IIiram," and Pearsall's "Boscobel. -
Lone Star was the winner. lie is re-
markable horse, one that carries style
with 1ee;ness, rare combination in a
fast horse. Mr.. NJ. is justly proud to own
him, and no small pile will persuade Cub
from his Pra. du Chen stable. His rivals
made good time in the race of Wednesday.
The great race was on Thursday between
Hammers "Jennie Day and Clough's
"Belle White" the odds decidedly in favor
of Jennie. About 1000 people were wit
nesses, among whom were large number
of ladies. Belle was successful in two
straight heats, both animals making ex-
cellent time. Jennie trotted high and
reached well, but little Belle laid herself
down to the work as though she meant it,
and won easily. Mr.. Clough, quiet,
unassuming man, was well satisfied with
his success, taking it AS coolly as though
he knew it beforehand. lie desires US to
express to the gentlemen present his re-
CARDS for the uniform courtesy he received
while here.
During the two days there were other
races, but they were not in the bill, and in
general were not worth notice. ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

The Sale Of tho following Real Estate,
fixed for the 10th Of February, has
been POSTPONED until March 23rd,
1868.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

MANSION HOUSE.

MANSION HOUSE,
recently the Mcjregor House, but tor many years
known the Pennsy lvania House) -
MAIN STREET McGREGoR.
This house has Just been re-ftted and 70 furnished
from top to bottom. Clean, airy and pleasant rooms
and good fare be found in the City, will be
furnished guests. The is centrally located.
$40 JOHN G. NJ OHRMANN. Proprietor.
DIssOLUTION NOT ICE.-Thc firm Of worthins-
i ton, Warner Parish is dissolved by NUT ual
consent. A. s. Parisht Principal OF the College,
liabilities Of tho hrm
A. s. PARISH.
WORTHlNGTON / WARNER.
McGregor, Iowa. Feb. 18th, l S6S. 500
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

Donation Party.
At the house of NJ. G. Long, of Nation.
al, on Wednesday, Feb. 18th, the friends
of Rev. VIM. CoBB will meet to tender the
customary social and substantial compli-
ment of Donation to worthy Minister
of the Gospel. All are invited to meet
with US.
COM. OF ARRANGEMENTS:
Mrs. & Mr.. Z. p. Hall Mrs. & Mr.. w.
c. Linton; Mrs. 4 Mr.. d. II. Hutchins
Mrs. & Mr.. j. Smith /; Mrs. 4 Mr.. E. +.
Hall Mrs. b. Woodman; Mrs L. Ballou
Miss E. Chamberlain Miss L. Barber
A. NJ. Curtis, o. d. Petit, N. II. Collar.
Following the Leap Year styles we give
the ladies of the committee the precedence.
The gentlemen will surely not fear to have
their wives Neutrality-suspicious. occupy
front ranks once in four years We OK
pcct to obey domestic orders till Dec. 81,
1868 but we'll have Jubilee when the
next three years Emancipation proclama'
ton" is rcad-say Jan. LIST, 1869.
IT'S our intention to apply for a fur
Tough on each of these days, viz Feb. 22d,
March 18th, lSt. Pat.) July 4th, Election
Day, unless the ladies get to voting by
Nov. next), and Christmas.
A pleasant time to you, friends Of Ma
fional
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05
TAI. PAYERS

TAX-PAXERS
OF McGREG0R CITY AND MeMDON TOWNSHIP.
ATTENTION.!
'vNHE undersigned will be ut r. Noble, Esq., once
L from Monday, the 16ih, to Friday
the |Oth OF February, / SIS, to roseivs the
1867 taxes, only from the above mentioned district.
would especially call the attention OF the tax
payers 10 resolution Of the Board OF Supervisors,
passed at their last session, in relation to collecting
taxes when delinquent. The penalty by law prsscTfD-
ed will be collected from and the LIST OF March,
positively &c. VAUPEL, Treasurer.
Elkaier, Jan. %, 1867. 3w5S9
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-05

ties Of printing Office, and he would DO
insane in week, provided, always, that
he tries to make paper such as it should
be, and provided, farther, TINT be has
brains enough to produce insanity !
We are not old in Editorial life having
passed but few years in what they call
the "harncss''-thc stocks would be a
preferable term-we know but little of the
troubles seen by those who have spent y
Lifetime at it with the deril ever in view.
That the position is one Of close confne-
ment we know that it has its charms no
man at all suited to the post will deny
Whether an attachment to the sanctum
arises from the vanity that is ticklod by
being always before the public, like play
er, or whsthsr it results, per necessity,
from beepning incapacitated, like good
schoolmastsr, from following any other
business, it il notorionsly true that Editors
very seldom retire they frequently get
disheartened or disgnsted, or become in
solvent from laboring early and late to
advance the interests Of town, or to puff
a 'one-horse politician into Congress,
without peeuniary resuneration or even
respectful regard, but # they are compell-
ed to quit at one poiat Jon will see them
turn up at another, and 20 into the battle
Of life on new theatre, armed With the
types Of the past and the present, hoping
in tho future, and WELDING the great LEVER
which msves tho WoRtb!
Wedrop the subject by assuring our read
ers that from inability to satisfy al DE-
MAIDS We write much a. We please Sc
lect 70 meet the taste Of neither the "rig-
IDLY righteous" nor the imprudendy rude;
il We see an aneelote which affected gen
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-12-17

to keep it. Then, as soon as Claus
was gone, he took roll with fifty for
ins, put on his hat, and gave them to
the dog to bring back the stolen money
to his friend Van Groten.
"Now" thought Van Beeren, when
upon reaching the house he found the
window open, on account of the warm
weather, ''if I send Oppas in now by
the same way he got the money, we
will know right off if he can jump
that high"
Upon reaching the window sill. he
therefore said: "Oppas. hop. jump
up, quick!" With one Jump he was
there and waited for orders, waggiag
his tail.
Mynheer Van Beeren heard loud
cry of astonishment, but when the
dog turned to him, he beckoned to him
to jump into the Office. which he did,
upon which he himself went into the
office.
Van Groten-was not little aston
ished when he saw his friends dog
with a roll of money in his mouth
Van Beeren soon solved the problem
to him.
They laughed great deal about the
affair, but Mynheer never left the win
dow open after that when he left the
Office, until he had a little lattice af-
fixed to it. He did not trust Oppas,
for he thought he might again get
hungry for an extra meal and try to
place himself in possession of it by
similar means.