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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Eieetions
We never rant or indulge in huge CAPT.
tails about elcctiors.
New HAxPsHIRE voted Republican in
March at q loss Of nearly thousand
votes.
RHoDE ISLAND voted Republican few
days after N. II. As ''little Rhody'' is
the home Of the bond holders, and the SELL
y Of ballots openly, we are not surprised
at the result. =. cas-
CoxSEcrrcur on Monday reelected Gov
error ENcLIsu by an increased majority Of
1000 over last year (2Ooo' We are
charmed. The Legislature is Is on joint
ballot against US this we don't like.
The RAIDS. beat us in indianapolis,
Cleveland and several other places and We
beat them in Cincinnati, Dubuque, Mil
waukee, Madison and most other large
cities. a " m
It is reported that Dixon for Judge
heats Dunn in Wisconsin. by 5000 votce,
but the report is only claim; returns are
not all in. 1t takes time for the smoke to
clear up before VIC can get at facts.
On the whole the democrats feel jabil.
ant. The vote in Michigan on the new
Negro Constitution let's the RAIDS. dozen
about Six thousand below the level
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Gen. JAMES SHIELDS is now engaged in
farming at Carrolton. Missouri, in letter
declining an invitation to attend ban
quet. At St. Louis, on Washington's birth
day, Gen Shields says: l. a..
This is a time to. look back to the origin
of the government, and to the great exam
Piles to be found in our past history.
Among these, George Washington stands
pre-eminent, acknowledged by the civilized
world to be the highest example of ster-
ling patriotism and civic wisdom that has
yet appeared among men. This example
is rich inheritance, and ought to be kept
steadily before our eyes at the present
time. Washington lived and labored
for his country in vain if our present ru-
lers arc not arrested in their mad career.
The government is going down hill as ra-
pidly at this hour as ever the mongrel and
burlesque republic of South America.
And, what is singular, the great body of
the people hardly seem to realize it. The
next general election will solve the pro.
blem Of constitutional government in the
land Of Washington.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08
Weather, sc.

Weather, &c.
Cold, clear, pleasant. "Winter lin gers
in the lap of spring" The old fellow
seems disposed to stay with spring. Our
birds have left US: gardening has ceased
and people are disposed to wait the course
of human events. Lake Pepin is OPEN
Capt Hutchinson, of the Phil. Sheridan,
reached st. PAUL ON Saturday last
Brcadstuff lower trifo, and Provisions
irmer. River raising. Gold declining
Business doll everywhere.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

QrolIs.-The National Convention of
Quot Players in New York, on Monday
last, adopted the following rules TO gov
ern the playing Of the game in the United
States:
The distance for playing shall DO eigh-
teen yards; the ''mott" not to be less than
one inch above the clay; the measurement
to be from the centre OF the 'smott'' to the
nearest iron in sight without disturbing
the clay. In case Of two opposing quoits
being equal, it shall be declared draw.
In playing a game of two or four, twenty
points consulate a game; where six are
playing, fifteen points, and where eight or
more eleven is the game; the one getting
the FIRST shot to lead off at the next end,
each player to have the right to use his
own nine quoits.
We like this gamo. 1t requires but lit
tic swinging-round the circle. This writer
has been ION it from early boyhood. 1t
is far better than the nonscnseical. tire
some, dangerous, exhaustive baseball
buHgling business about which SO much
foolish, flimsy, fiat, fussy, faldcral fun
merry is made in our daily city exchanges.
1t don't require ornamental. comical or
any other style Of clothing to be playist.
Nor are there any big bats flying round
which, should they slip from your hand,
might kill companion or main him for
life. 1t doesn't force quiet, sedate man
like SAN DE HAVEN, to run half a mile to
"return' ball which somo herculcan
cuss maliciously knocks gally-west. 1t re-
quires no throwing of balls at playing
fellow and possibly hitting spectator in
the eyes or the stomach or on that por-
ton Of his body which all mankind regard
rs the insulted part. 1t requires but little
space to operate; ten sets Of players can
work on our public square at a time and
not interfere with the latter-day team ar
rivals at this Port; If business becomes
lively, as it will after seeding time, we can
climb our 400 feet bluffs for higher To-
cation and this will give us the exercise
and health which is claimed for base. ball
ism. Let us have Quot "clubs' by all
means. Get up rivalry, have fun, play
''pitch"-with iron trumps instead Of pa
per ones. We want President, ar Um-
pirc and Treasurer; the latter will take
care of pegs and quoits, charging each
member small iniation fee to repair dam
ages on property or to purchase new ma
terial; Appoint Saturday p. NJ. for play
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Every man should enjoy himself as best
he can in this world, 80 that his opinion
of what constitutes enjoyment does not
come in unreasonable conflict with the
views Of others. A narrow way of look
ing at this question often results in un-
pleasantness, so many being inclined to
regulate other peoples tastes and actions
by their own standard-they being the
standard. All of us differ in tempera-
ment and disposition, as is well known
If ono man likes dancing and another
does motif one man likes horse racing
and another does not. it is simply the
height Of folly for the former to denounce
the latter. There is class of people who
seem to feel that they are especially de-
signed by Providence to occupy all the
prominent positions in this world, and
treat with scorn those who do not accept
their teachings. This class argues that it's
bounden duty is to rid the world Of every
thing it may judge to be evil, and the pull
pit is the rostrum selected. Then it is
woe, woe, acknowledgements. woe, dancer
and woe unto We trafickcrs in horse
flesh and State rights.
This is slight picture of the Republic
can party-the moral-idea party. Ger
mans must not enjoy themselves as is the
custom in their place of birth; Irishmen
must forsake their religion; fddlers hang
up their bows to prevent dancing, and all
to bring pleasure to our fellow citizens
the humbug statesmen of America
When shall we have peace? When we
do not drink, chew, smoke, lie, ewear,
steal, play cards, dance or go to horse
races, says Mr.. Radical-he Of course to
be allowed the privilege of following the
bent of his own inclination. The govern
ing power of this country is veritable
ruling machine. e.r ss
We clip the above from the South Bend
(Ind.) National Union. With so much
ability, variety, taste and spice as the
Union displays under its present manage
ment we wonder why the whole country
does not subscribe for it, So1lh Bend
must have improved wonderfully since
Colfax quit the Register. We judge so
from the vivacity. life and we'll selected
articles ard local notices Of the valued ex.
change from our old Indiana home. Good
luck to you, Ed. Molloy!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

We find the following remarkable para
graph in the Congressional Globe. 1t is
taken from Gen. Logans recent speech
upon alleged frauds in the United States
Treasury: ~ believe, before my God, that
there are men in that department, who are
defrauding the government, not only in
the sale of its bonds, but by giving out CO.
pies Of your dies, SO that your bonds may
be counterieitcd. l believe your bonds
have been duplicated believe the de-
partment has paid duplicated coupons of
your hon3s; believe it has taken coun-
tcrfeit notes which were sent. there for re-
demption and set them adoat over the
country again. The department has done
all these things, and yet it finds defenders
in both ends Of this capitol, In view of
such declarations it is not surprising that
our Eonds are declining in Europe, and
that capitalists of our own country are
selling bonds and investing the proceeds
in real estate
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Ic-TnASslr.-Thesckcst transit we know Of is
transition from tho Eugene Hair Restorer to the
many worthless articles which before tho people
The Huycnie is warranted to restore grey hair
youthfuIcolor. 1t promotes it's rapid growth and
preventsits falling off. Why lot old Time leave his
mark upon you when the small sum of 75c will buy
alarsc sized bottle of thy X igenie! Sold by H. 4.
Newell Co., NcGrcgor.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

John McMullen, now Of Monona, will
obligc limited number of friends with
the services Of one Of the best stations in
the west. He is the son Of tic celebrated
Elkader "Black Tiger" The sire was
returned to Vermont and sold for $4,000
so John tells us. Bills out in day OF
two. tx
Fred E. Bradley is in New York with
the firm of ROBBINS. STONE and HYDE,
Hattists, Capists and Furriers, one of the
largest importing and manufacturing es-
Establishments in America. Fred writes to
friends at McGregor that he is pleased al
most to pieces with his situation, but he
feels awful lonesome when so far from
McGregor Shouldn't wonder at ALL
McGregor is not SO pretty city as Venice
or Philadelphia, but, like a plain look
ing lady, she is good enough to make up
for lack of appearance. 4aaaa auaa 1-
DR.. Andres, our 'life-preserver'' has
made new move in late life. Sec his
card.
James Cottcr and Charles Anderson
have bought the stage line from this point
Elkader-wards to Straw berry Point. They
know the road, have good accommodations
and do. all possible things to render pas.
sengers happy. "Jim'' is an old roadster
and We guess Charley is accommodating
in every respect. This line is connected
with the Express Company.
w. II. Bates is Agent for the lEtna
Live Stock ms. Co. of Hartford. $50. r
j. j. Roberts is one of the most sue
cessful Salesman of Agricultural Implc-
ments that can be named in the North
west. More about "Jud' next week when
we will have space and time to do him
justice.
Mr.. Whipple, of Boston, delivered a
remarkably instructive lecture, at the
Cambrian, on Monday night of this week
We enjoyed it very much and hope he
may visit US again. His argument for
brain and muscle was as finely written on
essay as we ever LISTENED to.
Buy Vanauken's Patent Washing Ma
chine, manufactured by F. Kellogg, the
Pump man. Price $40; every machine
warranted to give entire satisfaction. ga
John Morrison, the leading Merchant
Tailor and also the leading practical tailor
Of Lansing called to see us one day last
week accompanied by that lively young
ster named John Tierney. They were re-
turning from the east, and Morrison told
US he had splendid stock Of goods which
were bought SO low that every Ala,nakee
Co. man could afford to dress up and 60
to church, as we do in McGregor. John
is Bob Burns in geniality, q first
rate workman and \ successful merchant,
"Should auld acquaintance be forgot?"
We guess not
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

BABIEs.-Thesc institutions are bccom-
ing frequentious. The West Union pa
pcrs, try to match our % FOUNDER by re-
porting three. up that way, that weighed
Gig. 4 baby that cant draw over pounds
oaght not to be mentioned in connection
with McGregor stock, no matter If doze.
should be distributed at the same time.
tits said that the celebrated French Orator,
Mirabeau, a man Of nearly feet stature
with head IKE DR.. johnson in size and
internal filing, weighed 3l3 pounds
and we claim that the McGrogor prize ba-
BY Of % poupds is second only to Mira
beau in the reported cases Of paraurition.
While writing on this interesting sub.
iect we respectfully report that Mrs.
Michael O,Brisn, Mrs. George Dickcy and
Mrs. Charles RosoatSal, have each added "a
their families, samples Of life which fathers
and mothers are NIL proud Of. If our Eel
low citizens up street do not cease these
surprises twill become our duty to ron an
"Infant Column for the exclusive benefit
u those persons who observe the scriptur.
Il requirements Of the Almighty a. ex-
0KRoU0E, RoWE q IS
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

ordered by the city Of St. Louis. Joseph
II. Barrett, Commissioner Of Pensions,
has rendered his resignation, to take effect
on the LIST Of May next......A citizen of
Frankfort on. the.Ma has commenced
proceedings against the Prince of Wales
for having seduced his daughter while in
Germany last year......Fully scventy-fve
per cent. Of the entire fruit crop of south
ern Illinois is reported as having been
destroyed BY the recent froste.. The
French troops at Rome arc ordered home.
800. Great Britain used more than twenty
thousand tons Of sugar last year in the
manufacture Of beer......Advices from
Mexico represent that brigandage is be.
coming more and more formidable, until
there is no security for life or property.
1.-THE Bishops of the Irish Church have
written to Disrali asking him to compro-
mise by sacrificing half Of the revenues Of
the Church establishment. IA bill has
been introduced in the Mexican Congress
making all resident foreigners, except
Americans, liable to the same response
bilities as native citizens......The latest
advices from the South American war in
dictate that Humaita, the stronghold of the
Paraguayans, must soon surrender, and
that the success of the Allies will then be
assured.
Ohio has $4,000 acres devoted to grape
culture. The proposed Western trip of
the Atlantic Base Ball Club is creating
quite an excitement in some cities through,
which they are likely to pass. They do
not start, however, until June l. They
will first visit Cincinnati, and will 60
from thence to Chicago, Detroit, and, pos
sibly, to st. Louis and Cleveland. Five
OCCUPATIONS of stars above the sixth mag
nitude ty the moon were observed at Pro-
violence in the course of one hour, Satur-
day evening. This is a rar Astronomical,
occurrence......A large cave near Benton
vile, Ark, has been explored to the dis
lance Of nine miles. One chamber is six
hundred feet wide and three hundred feet
high..... White velveteen, with gilt fringe,
is the proper thing for tablc-cloths at the
grand dinners of the noureaur riches in
New York......Five hundred pupils have
been supported and instructed at Girard
College, Philadelphia, during the past
year. The institution has now been
twenty years in operation......From an
announcement recently made in the Acad-
amy of Science Of Paris, it appears that
in 1866 the grub of the cock-chafer,
large beetle, caused damage to the amount
of 5000, 600 in single district of France.
......Mr. Evarts, of Johnsons counsel, is
diminutive man and a remarkably agree
able and eloquent one, if any reliance can
be placed on G. A. T., who says that, in
spite Of being retained by the President.
he is a Republican, The last member
Of the family Of the furious Frcsch revo-
lutionist, Murat, died recently in Vienna.
Her name was Dorothca Saprcs, and she
was grand niece Of the victim Of Charlotte
Corday, as we'll as lady's maid of the
Baroness Dursch. Mr.. Edwin Booth has
been engaged by the managers of the
Boston Theater for the month of May, to
play night or two in the leading New
England cities. He will confine his eff
forts to Hamlet and "Richelieu.''
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08
Written for the n. I. Times.
THOSE CLEAR BLUE EYES.
BIZ KATE AuLp.


Two little orbs Of beauty untold.
Bearer to me than are gems and gold;
blue a. the sky 50 clear and bright, r
In their depths blazes world of light:
One single glance from tina. depth PRICE
For they tell ne they love me, those clear, blue
eyes. ---------
or when my heart is oppressed with grief
fain in excitement would find relief,
The may dance or the crimson wave
To my Borrowing bosom no gladness gave:
turned: and my check glowed with scarlet
dyes, ##E-a
For read thy love In those clear, blue cyes'
Beautiful orbs of clcarest blue;
Speaking thy love for rue. pure and true;
What were existence without their light,
To shed round affection halo bright!
The glorious beauty of paradise lies
In the dazzling depths Of those clear, blue
eyesi
Life, With lie sorrows may burden my soul
Rough, stormy pillows may over II roll;
One glance from thy beautiful eyes, 30 bright,
Change the thick gloom of darkness to light.
Oh, what mar,e lous magic there lies
In tho fsthomless depths Of those clear, blue
cyesi
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Ths Mark Lane Express Of March end
IN it, weakly report Of the corn trade,
take . sathsr gloomy sviswof The wheat
supplies during the year. Assuming that
the estimated deficiency in the wheat crop
last year was four million quarters, It
says the old stores must have been pretty
vail cleared, spd seeing that many nations,
ere compositions with Us in the markets Of
che world, it thinks there will be no slight
dimculty in making up tho void. There
nay, s6dsr circumstaaces, Be destinations,
but prSess mast necessarily rule high.
mn SIaffT. meeafeoR.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08


GEN. GRANT AND THE HEBREws.-Thc
Meadvillc PENN Hebrew Society, at q
regular meeting on the LIST Of March, az
ter electing officers. passed the following
resolution, which was ordered published
in the Cincinnati Lsraelite, in which jour-
nal we find it:
Resolretl. That VIC, the members of the
Meadv lie Hebrew Society, fully endorse
and approve Of the editorial in the Israelie
of February %, concerning the Infamous
Order; No IL, Of Gen. Grant whilst in com.
mand Of tho department Of Tennessee"
and that we pledge ourselves not to vote
for General Grant as President of the Uni
ted States, should he secure the nomina-
ton Of either or any party, and We will
use all honorable means to defeat him for
that high and distinguished Office.
SAMUEL MAYER, Secretary.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

: A good many people are beginning to
think that London is not q fit place to
live in. A return Of the number Of per
sons lost every year in that city has been
made by the head Of the. Police Depart
ment, to DO not less than 1000 persons,
and only half Of them found again, leav-
ing annually 1000 disappearance never
accounted for. ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

The Register is anxio is to have Demo-
cratic editors praise Congress, because a
few New England manufacturers have
been relieved Of some taxes. All this was
done for purpose-with the knowledge
that enough of blood money, wrung from
the hard earnings of the poor laboring
man, would be furnished in return, to carry
elections in this and other States, for such
men as Colfax, Julian, Billy Williams,
Logan, and others of that stripe. A pity,
indeed, that we do not rejoice at our own
enslavement. South Bend Ind.) Union.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

If you are troubled with Indigestion,
rising of food, sour belchings, acidity of
the stomach, or any other form of Dys-
pepsia. avoid all stimulating drinks which
relieve only temporarily, and take Goes
Dyspepsia Cure, which will surely afford
permanent relief.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Throw 1T TO THE Docs.-If every house
wife will throw her cheap, worthless kinds
of Saleratus and soda to the dogs, and use
only the Best Chemical Saleratus, there
will not be 50 much yellow, heavy bread
and biscuit to be seen, and consequently
not so many dyspeptic, ailing persons.
Get paper and if it does not suit, your
money will be refunded.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

The Great American Hair Preparation.
valued at home and abroad, real Hair
Restorer or Dressing, lin one bottle.) A
great trump. Of science. Mrs. S. A. AL
lens improved, (new style.) Every
Druggist sells it. Price one dollar.
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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Notwithstanding week we will
notice at length the Advertisements Of
several parties who advance to the front
in this issue. We cannot do better at pres
cnt than to invite tho attention Of our
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

The Dcmocrtic party added more terri
tory to the Union than was embraced in
the original thirteen States. The Radical
rule has destroyed more than the original
thirteen States.
~HlueA- - .a:a.w...~ -, n. -.;..
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

NEVER That Barrett
Hair Restorative" is the best, safest, and
most etfectual now in use.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

The real Velpcau French Pills cures
sickness at the stomach, vomiting and
heartburn. See Notices. Sold by all
Druggists.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08
Gew advertisements.
DIR. ANOROS,
XXZ a NTEn
AN ORDINANCE establishing the
grade Of" Cv Str ct.

-. ordained ty the Common Council of the City Of
McGregor That the grade of &C" Street Of said CITY
shall be, and hereby established follows. viz:
From the point Of intersection Of the center line Of
street and the sasteriy line of 7th Street So S
feet above the starting point of the grade of Main
street, as established by an Ordinance entitled San
Ordinance repeating an Ordinance establishing the
grade on Main Street and establishing new grade,
AZ passed June lit 1867 thence falling grade
OF o feet to the one hundred feet for tho distance Of
400 feet thence falling ut the grade Of 35 eet to the
one hundred Feet to the point Of intersection Of the
center lines OF said SCI Street and 5th Streets thence
rising at the grade Of 81 feet to tho hundl ed feet
for the distance Of 1913 feet thence falling at the
grade OF 81 feet to the one hundred feet the point
ofntersecton Of the center lines Of said &c" Street
and Street: thence rising at the grade OF All feet
TO the one hundred feet for the distance OF 769 feet
thence falling At the grade Of 90 feet to tho one
hundred feet, for the distance of 4l4 feet
Passed April 1st 1868.
H.KENNEDY, Mayor.
D. BAUau, Clerk. 500
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

nam STRfET, me6RfeeR.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-04-08

Both houses at DesMOines passed the
substitute for the capitol bill, appropriate
ing $4,000 for plans, &C., and $4,000 to
fit up the present building; also bills
allowing independent school districts to
borrow money. The senate has passed
bills to prevent the spread of the Canada
thistle: for additional building at the in
sane asylum, Mount Pleasant; appropriate
ing Sl4 900 for the improvement of the
penitcntiary; fixing the compensation Of
members hereafter at SIS per The
manufacture Of cotton has begun in Utah.
Brigham Young has cotton factory at
Salt Lake City called the desert Mills......
1t is stated that French photographer,
NJ. Niepce de Saint Victor, has discovered
process by which anything can be pho
tographed in its natural colors. which
preserve their vivacity for week or two,
that they can be fixed by art...... The long
pending case Of Mrs. General Gaines, of
New Orleans, being a contested will case,
in which large amount of property is
involved, has been ut last decided. The
United States Supreme Court decided in
favor Of Mrs. Gaines claim ... Chloride
Of copper is the new cattle plague remedy.
.Four miles a week ID the rate Of pro.
gress Of the British army in Abyssinia.
....A Salt Lake elder insists that the
Mormans shall inauguratc q system Of
fashions Of their own..... Illinois imported
enough lumber last year to build three
board fence twice around tho world and
once around herself. Bull Run Russell
has written novel;. ..Barnum is going
to devote himself to farming. Mayor
Putnam. Of Bath, Me-, vetoed resolution
70 increase his own salary. Mics Hos
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