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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

Reverd0 johnson. our new minister to
the Court of St. James (England) will leave
July 10th for London. He received unan-
imous confirmation by the Senate. Why
is it that the same Senate, almost by a
two-thirds vote, denounced President
johnson rs convictable for high crimes,
&C., turn round and approve, unanimously,
the appointment by ANDY of Reverdy
johnson to Eng!and's Court? The uAy is
this: the blundcrers who have been rum
ming this government for the last s years
toward the African pole, in order to steal
the Treasury dry, have got us into a fix
from which nothing will save the country
but a fall.back m the common sense of the
democracy. The people, in their present
cogitations, think the same. We had the
pleasure of meeting Senator johnson at
Philadelphia in '67. He is of medium
size, hair white and closely cropped, small
head, blind in left eye, good speaker, very
social, unobtrusive, but when points of
constitutional law or parliamentary rules
arise he is able. Mr.. d. Israeli, the Brit
ish Premier, will find Mr.. j. a diplomat of
no ordinary power in discussing the points
ut issue between their respective govern
ments. 1t would not surprise us if Sena-
tor johnson should be our next President.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01
TAKE N~oTICE-.-.That we
have the Largest stock of FIRE
WORKS; the Largest stock of
LEMONS; the Largest and Best
stock Of CANDY in this CITY,
and we are not dead in the 0roce.
ry Line. 1857 save
D. II. HAN6LIN e co.

No ENTnUsrAsM.-To say there is no
enthusiasm for Gen. Grant in any part OF
the country, would hardly convey an
adequate idea of the absolute Indifference
with which he is regarded by the masses
of h epeople. The notifications everywhere
have been miserable failures, and all
efforts to excite interest in behalf of the
"man on horseback" have signally
failed. Grant has passed through New
York twice within a fortnight, on his way
to and from West Point, and was each
time unnoticed. No one serenaded him,
and no foolish virgins threw bouquets in
to his lap. His presence was utterly
ignored, and the much vaunted enthusiasm
over his nomination was shown to have
had nc existence. With the exception OF
the oficeholders and the office seekers, and
rich b~ondholders who pay no taxes, no.
body seems to care about his chances in
the Presidential canvass. The people
cannot be awakened by the drum candi-
date to anything like enthusiasm. They
want a Statesman at the head of the nation
and will eagerly embrace the opportunity
of voting for one. The Democracy will
give them a Statesman, and they will vote
for him.-St. Paul Pioneer.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01
Base Ball.ism is all the rape

Base Ball-ism is all the rage. Some Of
our exchanges, claiming to be sensible
too, give two to four columns to the child's
play that has its attractions in the school
yard and should have them there only. If
you w~antexercise, buy an acre of laud, hire
TO a blacksmith or to a bricklayer, borrow
a gun Ut Brother, buy a fishing rig Of
Haight; 60 on a raft, take a brakeman's
poslsh, grub an acre of McGregor bluffs /;
make muzzles for dogs July LIST thew are
in demand) learn how "to rolf, in a
printing Office, cut bait, hire yourself to a
livery stable-do anything but the nom
sense of ~base-balling and your reports Of a
"hy ball." a "sod cutter" a "daisy spoil
err" and the Lord knows what gibberish
invented to add grace to what is other
wise so plain a business that we'll bet any
lot of boys an Iowa at school can beat the
best mine in the State and not use a five
points expression. If gentlemen of wealth
and leisure want to 60 from St. Louis to
Philadelphia to exercise their muscles and
drink champagne, let them go, but pub
fishers should not ELL their columns with
accounts of such very simple affairs as pitch
ing, batting and catching a 2O-cent ball.
The TINES Office cat, "Dick," can beat
all the store clerks in America playing
ball, and he has no reporter t~rotting after
him to see how he plays. Keep on play
ing, but quit publishing the silly details.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

WHITE MEN.-In the Chicago Tribune
of Thursday last was a leader ridiculing
the idea of this being a government for
white men. AS Mr.. Lincoln is so frequent
ly referred to as the ultima thule of clear
ness in thought, honesty of motive and
patriotic judgment, we beg to keep before
Radicalism a few words said by Mr.. L. in
the memorable senatorial contest of 1858.
In reply to a direct inquiry of Judge
Douglas, Mr.. L. thus responded. Believ-
ing this paragraph to be a good reproof
for those who ridicule "White Mans
Government" We shall save it for the
weekly notice Of those who might forget
the language unless it was frequently
looked at.
II AM NOT, NOR EVER HAVE
BEEN, IN FAVOR OF MAKING
VOTERS OR JURORS OF NEGROES,
nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor
intcrmarrying them with white people,
and will say in addition to this, that
there is a PHYSICAL DIFFERENCE
between the white and black races, which,
believe, wiW .torever forbid the two races
Hving together N terms Of social and poAt.
cal equality; and, inasmuch as they can
not SO live, while they do remain together,
there must be a position of superior and
inferior, and !, as much as any other man,
am in favor of having the SUPERIOR
POSITION ASSIGNED to the WHITE
RACE"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

RETuRNED,-After an absence of seven
years in Colorado, A. j. Kenyon, a former
eownsman made his appearance in our
Office q few days since. He has exhibited
TO us some Of the rarest specimens of min
cral, the most beautiful we ever beheld.
Some pieces were taken from shafts 600
feet deep. Under a microscopic lens
they are wonders. Why nature placed
such pretty and so valuable things away
down in the dark beyond human eyes can
be explained only on the principle, habit
or fashion that handsome ladies veil their
faces from the gaze Of the wusser sex.
We know not if "Ar' designs going back.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

sonal collision between Mayor Bowen and
ex-Mayor Wallach, at Washington, on the
the 26th......A the international Conven-
ton of Christian Association at Detroit, on
Friday. resolutions were adopted, after a
long debate, in favor of lay preaching......
A Salt Lake telegram of the 25th says the
funeral of IIeber Kimball was the most
imposing affair ever witnessed in that city.
The public buildings and the tabernacle
were draped in mourning.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

The German Songerfests of Chicago,
Milwaukee and other cities occupy much
space in our large daily exchanges. The
Teutons had a large time, there being as
many as $4,000 at one assemblage in Chi
cago. These quietly-behaved and musical
ly strong-voiced people, are the best ele-
ments that enter into the American Ma
tionality of conglomerates, are taboo-ed by
radioalism as almost outlaws because they
bring to our shores their innocent customs
along with their industry and business
promptness. The Adrance, a semi-deistical
politico-religions sheet in the interest OF
bogus loyalty, went into fits the other day
because the Germans worshipped God in
Sunday songs Of happiness and in the
indulgence of their W native wines and
their cheaper national beverage, instead OF
opening a church and preaching negroism.
At Milwaukee, the reception was immense.
From 80 to SO societies from abroad took
part in the singing. The city was festoon-
GU Will udSs anu WTcdtA5. DuSlneSS mao
to be suspended on. Friday P. NJ; on
Saturday, Col. John Nazro made a recep-
ton speech on the part of the Music
admirers of the city, and Mayor O'Neil
r"Ed." for short) welcomed the singers to
the city in an Address which we have sell
domed, if ever, seen equalled. We must
quote a paragraph from it: .s,sss - "a
81 have often thought that our country
was destined to be the theatre of Il type Of
civilization highdr and more refined than
any the world has yet seen. Your pres
ence among us to-day is a confirmation OF
that idea. l see the old world carrying
the flowers of its civilization to the new.
| see the genius of Germany laying her
offering in the lap of Young America
The people of Milwaukee recognize this,
and for this they thank you. Your adopt
ed country is happy in having the oppor-
tuny of learning from you the projections
of those gentler arts whcsc influence is to
refine, cheer and elevate mankind"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

OUTsIpE.-"Belle" writes an article on
the "Wrongs of Women" which our lady
readers will all look at, and approve our
Introductory protest will be generally ap-
preciated by the male Professionalism
ley's inaugural as editor of the Lansing
Misunderstanding at st. Louis
Pendleton's bond doctrine.-Prof. Shaw
on July weather.-Laws Of Iowa.-On the
fourth page, Smiths Dictionary of the
Bible, and a sprinkle Of fun and facts.
Always read the outside. Scissors often
give more information than our dull pen.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

Pat Richardson, of McGregor Times,
says he can't dance Masonic, but when it
comes to the artistic he's thar. We depu-
tie u DEBORAH boy, Ed. Mo SIS, to in
struct you, he can do it up big.-Decorah
Republican. .sEts
g. Wemet him here and had a pleasant time
with him and the other D~ecorahans, but
Ed. was not much on the "instruct." He
melted down one horse and said he was
afraid every moment that he would fall
through the other. Mercury at l2O in the
sun tries man of 270 pounds, don't it Ed ?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

PIc-Nrc-Capt. John G. Bass of the
Nc Gregor authorizes us to say that, by
request of many who cannot 60 into the
country for a 4th of July spree (see Web
ster) he will leave here at IL A. M. on
Saturday for, Pictured Rocks and call
for those who go at A, 80 P. M. All are
invited. If all Basis friends 60 he will
want another boat or two. This is a nice
opportunity for those who want a ramble
among the hills, q drink of pure spring
water, a sight of natures wonders and a
social chatty time. The Captain will have
q large party to honorh him for his courtesy.
Get ready your baskets by Saturday morn
ing.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01
June Goth, 1868.


Eds. Tmes.-There will be a big time
in Farmersburg on the 4th, commencing
at 10 a. m, at Neilrs grove, near Windsor.
There is to be a Sunday School celebration
under the auspices Of the Windsor Union
Sunday School, who cordially extend an
invitation to the McGregor and surround
ing schools to come and enjoy the occasion.
During the day, the corner stone of the
Second NJ. E. Church will be laid-at the
same place-with appropriate ceremonies,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Brown Of McGreg-
or, assisted by Revs. Cobb and Alden Of
Elkader, Cameron of Monona, and others.
Father Warner is also invited.
j. E. CoRLETr.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

Weather, SC.
Extremely warm and getting uncomforta-
bly, dry for crops, though the most extrav-
agant reports Of cur western 100 acre gar-
dens continue to cheer us. Potato bugs
bad. G~rasshoppers plenty in the centre
of the state hut not here yet. River fall
ing but at a good stage.
Business inactive excepting in whole
sailing supplies for harvest. Gold l40,
Ice Tin the sun declining, Corn 60, Oats.
SO, Wheat l4O to l60. Other markets
without change.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

Congress.
The RAIDS. meet at West Union, Sep, 90,
to select a candidate for Congress. w.
Drummond, j. K. Graves, w. B. Allison,
Judges Burdick, Murdoch, Lefingwell, L.
updegraf, D. D. Fraser, President of the
Colfax club of McGregor, Col. Henderson,
Ex-senator Hunt, and sundry other gen.
tiemen "too tedious to mention are
''spoken Of" We know who is the easiest
to beat, but it would be impolitic to name
him. Andy Felt, Tom Atherton, Judge
Fairfield, and sundry others would aver
age. We think that Felt and Tom A.,
should have the preference, they are the
latest converts to the reconstructed But
MISREPRESENTATION party, and if
reward does not come soon, it is doubtful
about their future. Now is the time to
reward after this fall the radical party
will be required ''to come and see u.s."
Should the selection Of the RAIDS. be unfor-
tunate personally or locally, we will beat
them in October, 1868. Go cunningly to
work, Messrs. RAIDS.
On the Democratic side we mention
Jno. L. Stoneman of McGregor, Judge
McClintock, L. l.. Ainsworth, W. Mills,
Is. B. Richards, Judge Wilson, A. G. Case
and others. Some have nc aspiration that
way, but it is no honor to trot them out as
in the line of possibilities. Our "JoHN"
ct" is the ~favorite here, Of course, and
he is also the f%avoritc of other portions of
the District. He needs no putting at
home; we leave him to the reticencc he
observes in the matter of nomination. His
desire for the triumph of the rights Of la
Dor against the assumed privileges of cap
ital, far transcend hissswish to be an NJ. G..
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

The Observation-Disclosures are on
their way to New York. The meeting
will be an immense one. Who will be
nominated is not so much a matter of in
terest as what will be adopted in platform.
We can support any man who can see the
justice of dealing fairly by all interests in
the nation. No special favors. Cur can
didate is:
The same kind of money for bondhold-
ers as for mechanics, plowholders, dray-
men, soldiers, widows of soldiers, printers,
merchants, ministers, and school masters.
If Gov. Merrill believes, as in his inaugural
he says, that greenbacks are ''irredeema-
blc," we ask what did he and other "loy-
al souls cheat the Government of the peo-
pie out of Bonds by paying for them in
this greenback trash? Is it honorable to
buy good paper with irredeemablc curren-
cy? Is it man-like to pass counterfeit
money for sound currency, and when the
bad is returned to you for exchange, to
say, "Oh, we knew all the time that the
stuff we got your gold-bearing interest
bonds for, was bogus" Is this the theory
of right, and does any man in America
honestly believe that a party which is pan
dering to such a swindle car retain power?
Not n believes it right; partisan hate
must conquer common sense, individual
interest and national patriotism before
such a wretched outrage on popular sim
plicity can be a success. Let all men ask
phy the wealth of the country should go
''scot free on taxes" while the property of
the laborcr must pay. We will give ten
dollars to any man who can answer it,
even to his own satisfaction.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

There was a very fine display of the
Knights of the Red Cross, IN Wednesday
last. We had the honor of an invitation
to their public proceedings and enjoyed
the display very much. We suppose the
Knight Templar is about as high in Ma
sonic grade as is possible, but we don't
know. 1t was our intention to write
lcngthily about them and their proceedings,
but it is too warm this Tuesday afternoon
us in the sun and 100 in our shade) and
we therefore condense.
The morning was clear, the day was
hot. Knights 1--WE omit the "Sir'' because
Knight means sir and nothing else in her.
aldry) came to their "Asylum"' early,
dressed, were soon horsed, and, preceded
by the Band, made their way up Main
street and back. There were about 60 of
them and as fine a body Of men as we
ever saw in procession. Their regalia was
snowy. their appearance was martial and
all seemed to know what they were about.
The collation. or dinner was served in the
lodge room and it was the most gorgeous
display ever set upon q McGregor table.
james Griffin was accountable for the ar
tistic beauty of the cakes, the temples and
all the other excellencies in that line.
Ladies without number, of great ~neatness
in dress and in personal appearance cheered
the Knights with their presence at
the collation.. Again to horse; on
Capt. j. g. Bass City of McGregor; a
landing at Lower Town, the DISSEMINATING
of the cavalcade and the Band, and our
boat soon touched near civilians HOTEL
inside Of the Dousman House. In an
hour the Knights joined the boat party at
the Hotel and slight refreshments were
INDUCED in by command of G. L. Bass,
Tom Williams and others. Again on the
boat and to North McGregor; a landing
made and the procession moved to Nc
Gregor; grooms cared for the horses and
the dressed-up "boys'' returned to their
Asylum" Presently they came down in
citizens dress and behaved toward outsid-
ers just like any other man. The Ball
opened at the Cambrian about 9 under the
music of Prf. Jim Williams and the man
agement of Sir Louis Benton, who is as
near perfect in this role as anybody in
America. A lunch or supper took place
about II, but we did not attend it.
1t is said that this assemblage of ladies
and gentlemen, sweetened by the easiest
%sociability, and prompted by Jim's unr..-
vailed music, was the ~ plus ultra of all
McGregor parties. If We were a "Jenk-
ms" we would name the ladies and de-
scribe their dresses, but jenkins isn't
our name-it is plain Pat, and hence We
write in an Irish manner to avoid blund-
ers.
Take it altogether it was the gayest
gala day and the most splendid night of
public happiness ever given to McGregor.
Let us quit. It's so hot.
p. S.-Wc rode with the prelate in a pri-
vate carriage, at the foot of the class. II
we were not a Mason on that day we were
''close to one" Alas, he wouldn't tell US
a word about the order and we could only
discuss politics and religion! DEBORAH,
Elkader, West Union, Garnavillo and 9th
er towns were represented by good-looking
men and handsome women. Twas a good
time anyhow, though some Of their
"signs'' were unknown to this %deponent.
Do it another time
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

90. Q. FAT tho annual meeting on
Saturday evening last, of Itasca Lodge
No. Ill, the following were elected officers
for the ensuing year: Louis Hirshfeld,
N. G.; George CFooke, v. G.; Chas. Fox,
r. SID. WIN. Werder, Treas,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

Somebody has found the original Morgan
in the person of nm old man, who lived in
Michigan in mortal fear Of Masons until
his death, a few days since,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01
/ IL DIS

Near Elkader, Giard Township, Clayton County,
Iowa, June 9th, VIM. Campbell, aged 66 years. a ma
tive Of Canada. Dropsy was the cause Of his death -
He left no family. L s.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

A boy of nineteen, in Michigan, has not
got his growth, but is now seven feet three
Inches in his stockings.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For Secretary Of State,
Hos. DAVID HAM
Clayton County.
For Register OF Land Office,
A. d. ANDERSON,
Dubuque County.
For State Treasurer,
LAW RENEE MCCARTHY,
Woodbury. County.
For Auditor of State,
HARVEY DUNLAVEY,
Davis County.
For Attorney General,
j. f.. WILLIAMSON,
Warren County.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For the State at Large.
THOMAS W. C%LAGGETT, of Lee County
MARTIN v. B. BENNETT, OF Marion Count,
For Congressional Districts:
First-M. N. R~lackmore, of Jefferson county.
Seoond-J. E. Wallace, Of Muscatine county.
Third. T. StoneInan. of Clayton county,
Fonrth-C. ii. Mackey, of Keokuk county.
Fifth-D. II Harris, Of Guthrie county,
Sixth-Thomss Sergent, Of webster county.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01
MEG. T. 8. c. R'y Important Cores
nOMdenCe.

McG. e. 8. c. N'y Important Cores
pondence.
Last week we referred to the meeting of
the '43d'' at this place. BY the West
Union Union and the Gazette of last week,
we learn that the directors of that Com
pany accept, Internationally, the Land
Grant, but we know it is their expectation
to ask of the Legislature of Iowa, the re-
moval of the same disabilities against
which the MEG. & S. C. Co., protest in
their acceptance. The Union, Judge Nc
Clintock ct al, in this R'y business) prom
Uses n lengthy report for its next issue.
This Railway wrangle has long since pail
ed with US, and we believe with our read
crs. The people of Northern Iowa want
the road built if there should not be a
station at each cross roads, it matters lit
tie in the general good.
We are in receipt of a New York letter
with enclosed copies of correspondence
bearing on the case. Our readers will see
the points. At present we have no space
for comment. The road-bed will com.
mence grading in a few days: we are ou-
Morized to sag so:
New YORK, June Odd, 1868.
ANDRICK & RICHARDSON,
Eds N I. Times, Nc Grcgor
DEAR SIR.-Enclosed are copies Of let
ters AID resolutions, which l think will be
of interest to your readers. If you think
so please publish. Yours,
JAMES M. MCKINLAY.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-07-01

1.-THE nail works OF the Pottstown, Pa,
Iron Company, were burned on Saturday.
Loss $l50,00O... Archbishop Kendrick,
who has just returned from Europe, had a
magnificent reception at st. Louis, on
Sunday......The Supreme Court of New
York city has decided hat the Northwest
ern Railroad Company has a right to issue
stock to pay dividends......B BY direction Of
General Grant, General Buchanan, on Sat
urday, issued an order for the Inaugural
ton of Weymouth and Dunn on the 29th,
as Governor and Lieutenant Governor of
Louisana......I 1t is reported that an inves-
tigating committee in Washington have
discovered a fraud, covering nearly a mill
ion dollars, committed upon the Govern
ment Treasury, with the connivance of a
clerk. Minister Romero, Of Mexico, at
Washington has been ordered home. A
GOODNESS exists between the American le-
CATION in Mexico, and President Juiaez in
Mexico, owing to the protection afford
ed to Europeans by the United States con-
sui. p r S afr# r
A son of the late Kit Carson has been
adopted by General Sherman.......Gen.
Sherman says that there is nothing to be
feared from the Indians this ~scason......
The late rains throughout the South have
very much improved the prospects of the
crops there. The Queen Of Spain has
proclaimed a general amnesty to the par
Elephants in the ~revolts of last winter......
The first engine of the Lake Superior and
Mississippi Railroad was dedicated at st.
Paul; on Thursday -, There was a per-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-05-14

INrEAcHMFNr- ough, up to latest
adviccs. it was not authoritatively known
that the President would be acquitted
enough. in our judgment, has transpircG
to Justify the declaration, that lmpeach-
ment has already or viii ultimately como to
grief. Nineteen votes viii acc hit. There
has never been any question in reference
to the twelve democratic members Of the
Scnate-they have been from the begin
ming and are now unit for ocquittal.-
Of the fourteen 'dou' tful' Republican
Senators, only four have as yet expressed
a Judgment and all of them have dcclar-
cd for acquittal. They are Mcssrs. Fes-
sender, Trumbull, Grimes and IIender-
son. 1t will be noticed that these are
the leading minds Of the Republican par
ty. THIS gives sixteen votes certain for
acquittal The Washington Republican
organs admit themselves, though they do
not mention names, that the votes of at
lcast three other Senators will be obtain&
ed against conviction. This will foot up
the necessary nineteen and be sufficient
to accomplish the downfall Of impeaeh
mcnt and consequently Of the iupeach
crs.