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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
RuSinesa. Pera0nAl &c.

OuSlneSSS personal NCs
We are in receipt Of a letter from Mr..
I. S. Francis Of Burlington, VT, request
ing us to denouncc a gentleman Of Nc
Gregor. Our tastes do not run in that
direction. Neither :'loye or money can
persuade our columns to the ventilation
Of private spites. The Tines, unlike some
of its neighbours, is not a conduit for NAL
evidence.
Mr.. J. II. Patterson Of the n. w. Tcle-
graph Company since its station here has
declined to serve tho company longer at
the per month he was receiving. He will
60 to Rockford, ILL.,, and probably take
position in the cross-liue telegraph Of the
Miss. Valley ria, Dubuque, Rockford and
Chicago. We are under many telegraphic
obligations to our Mamesake, Pat, and we
write the departure of himself and amia-
bic family with regret. May less labor
and moro rcmunerative wages meet him ::
he certainly can find no place where he
will have more friends than he can name
in McGregor. Good bye! Mr.. w. I.
McGinty takes Patterson's place. He is
an experienced operator and will be as
welcome with us when acquainted as was
his predecessor.
l.. Metzger and I. L. Kramer went east
on Sunday. Metzger will have n full
stock Of goods on return, but he will not
take stock in Gen. Grant. Louis is a Re-
publican. He says ''thc Israelitcs arc in
dustriously increasing in population sc
hat Grant cannot drive all Of them Out
Of his lines" Let them populate!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
Observation-Disclosures

NAKoMIs, ILL.,, August 3, 1868.
North Ioua Tmes.-I arrived here in
this land of Egypt yesterday morning all
right. Since the '.good old days this
perhaps is more a land Of wheat than
corn, of which the crop this year is very
fine and is fast finding its way to the St.
Louis market. I send you a small sample
of the White May.
came through from Dunleith on the
day train Of the I. c. II. which you know
passes through as fine a farming section
as any in the west, and just comingfrom
our beautiful Iowa, had an interest in see
ing how the crops compare. Wheat in
the North part was looking quite well,
and nearly all cut; but as l came South it
did not look as well (lots of it not cut and
now too badly down to be cut, l presume
from a lack of help) and judging from
appearances the crop of spring wheat, in
Illinois, must fall considerably short of a
fair crop. Corn is looking fair but very
late. Iowa beats Illinois to death this
year on her corn crop.
Apples, there are comparatively nome
Peaches are fair and there is lets Of them
raised in this section. There arc many
large orchards about this and the Town
of Pana; are not yet ripe. YOU aso-ket
ting yours now from farther South bn'
will thank this people for sending you
theirs after the lower country is doRR,-
You may guess this peach raising is get
ting to be quite a business in this South
ern Illinois. For fear ! am taking toe
much of your time, l close.
Truly Yours, j. L. Mo TT.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
EYE and EAR!

Doctors Mason & Whitney, Oculists and Aurists,
Prairie du Chen, Wisconsin. We treat successfully
gronu!ar lids and all those worst form of chronic
diseases of the eye. We operate for cataract and
cross-eye. Chronic discharges of the ear and deaf
ness from any cause will receive careful attention.
Patients from abroad will find good board convenient
to the office. Office hours from . q. IN. to II HI.
GIG
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
MICHIGAN
SWEEP
Threshng Machine
MANUFACTURED BY
J.. S. & CO..
At Battle Greek, 11ichigan.

This Machine has acquired an enyiable reputation
wherever it has been used, as the most successful,
eeomical and profitable Machine for 10th farmer aud
thrcsher ever manufactured.
We claim it 10 superior over others in Simplicity,
Excellence Of construction, Ease OF Draft, Quality VI
Finish and Durability.
The lumber used is "stuck up" a year or more, and
is then cut up and thoroughly kiln dried.
Lake Superior and Scotch Pig Iron. the best in the
world, are used altogether tor ouricastings.
The manufacturers employ the best mechanics, and
devote their whole time and attention to the manu-
facture of Sweepstakes-each part of the work IL
under the personal supervision of some member OF
the irm; and they are determined that no imlt RECT
material shall 20 into any Machine.
With it's extra large Mill and Shoe, the Michigan
Sweepstakes is enabled to
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

Judge Toman of the Usage North LOGAN
nearly a namesake of ours-thus deli
cately hints that young prairie chickens
are good to take. We like Toman's' mod
est style, and we also admire his taste for
birds a..
"GAME.-To-day ends the term in which
it is unlawful to shoot prairie chickens.
Our hunters have contained themselves
with commendable regard for law. but
now the young birds will have to take
their chances. We are terrible fond of a
prairie chicken stew, but unfortunately arc
not O first class shot"
Our hunters are also on the war path,
and we anticipate fun at the breakfast OF
dinner table when they return.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

ELKADER CONTROVERSIES notice in
another place. The meeting will convene
at | o'clock precisely. All the townships
will DO represented, and it is probable
some good speaking will be done.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

SuS SIRoKE.-A young man named
Robert Henry, a farm laborer in the IN
ploy of.Mr. Hugh Ksp!er Of Dayton, was
prostrated on Monday afternoon BY sun
stroke. and disdsTuesday night, We be-.
love the deceased was q native Of Canada
and has relatives living in the vicinity Of
Eradfurd.- Nashua Post,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

J. T. Mott of Postvillc writes US from
southern Illinois, enclosing new. wheat.
It looks only middlins. His letter is in
another column.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

Merchants will please take notice that
we have the largest stock of Confectionery
in this city. For Sale Cheaper than the
cheapest. Quality No. /.
Aug, 4th. 1868. D. II. lIAMLIN &Co.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

The paternal grandfather of Schuyler
Colfax. was the commander Of General
Washington's body guard during the
Revolution. 1t was at the solicitation of
Captain Colfax that Washington was in
itiated into Freemasonry.-MitchM Co..
Press. -
We have always believed it was not a
Masonic fashion to "solicit."
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

The Radicals are alarmed for fear
that Frank Blair, when he becomes Vice
President, will send an army down South
and over throw the reconstruction Govern
mcnts.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

Grant and Sherman have both said
Blair was the ablest of the volunteer Of
fcers in the late war, and both ask for
him as a general to. command q. corps
which, with the veil known prejudices Of
these good men against volunteers, is the
highest testimony to his merits as q com
mander,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
Weather, SO.

Weather, SO.
Good harvest days and pleasant nights
for rest. The grain is being saved and all
of us are grateful. Tho markets are in
active everywhere. We think it useless
to quote. Labor prices are lowering as
farmers get out of the harvest cramp.-
River falling but boats arc quite prompt.
Seymour stock rising.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

Young women, il you need a Dressing
or Restorative for the hair, try 'Barrctt's,'
and be no longer ashamed of your appear
ance. ~ ~ ~ w 81 a.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

OrrslDE.-Flirting. The Brides Dream.
49,. Ladies' Fashions. Back Seats.
A New Postal Law......lIenry Keep, the
President Of the North Western. The
Crop. Registration. .....C China. .Miscel-
lany.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
WITHOUT WASTE

ell the grain a set Of hands ran possibly get to it.:
and it can be crowded" with less loss than any other
Machine ever manufactured.
They hive spared neither time or expense to bring
the Michigan Swe.pstakcs' to perfection. ard We
now claim that it Is the most pei Get Ihitsh. ng Ma
chine in the world, and greatly improved for the -
SON OF 1868.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

Losr.-A breast-pin or printers badge
with Il. l.. NJ, and also ]. o. q. T., en-
engraved on it. Return to TINES Office
and get rewarded.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05
advertisements.

DERSONS that have enga ged work Of c. II. 4 A.
L q. HUNT, that is due this month are requested to
call at their office within the next two weeks Us they
will not be in their office for three months.
G. IL. 4 A. o. HUNT.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

THROUGH CARS FROM PHILADELPHIA
Distinguished railroad officials with their
families passed through here in excursion
cars attached to the regular train on Sat
urday afternoon last for St. Paul. The
cars were truly elegant-built on purpose
for this excursion at the shops of the
Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company.
One Of them is said to bc one of the most
magnificent cars that has been constructed
in this country. The party came in these
cars all the way from Philadelphia, and
arc how enjoying themselves in and about
St. Paul, Minneapolis and vicinity in fish
ing. hunting, &c.
The Austin Mimi Register has the
above progressive notice. Comparisons
are said to be "odious'' and in this con-
nection we disown any reflections on the
distinguished parties which aristocra ci:e
through the country On special trains, in
| cars built for officers and lobby legisla.
tors "only.' The trains running in the
interest of humble commerce arc, of course,
required Ito SWITCH on the approach OF
the perfume, paint and pretension con
tanned in one Of these fancy, free-rid'
trains of the east. We would remark
that Bass & Elmendorf and perhaps 9th
err merchants of McGregor shipped por'
last winter to Boston without change o
cars. Our approach to classes of privileg
is no slow by any means. The wealth. o
the country untaxed and special car
built for the ease of the delicate portion
Of corporate or bonded persons, thei
families and fayorites! Charles Dicken
was nearly right in his "Ameritan Notes.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

ment. AT Fort Donelson, MerigAt xtng of
par army, mhich uas under his Immediate
command, 'cas defeated and drircn back
sererat miles from the enemy's works. The
oattfe "as restored Iy General Smith, tile
enemy wo'hs acere stormed, and thus a
s.cto'y tnauy ICON. And so on the battle
teea 81 Shatoh, his army wos completely
surprised, as lbetiere from oil the facts I
can procure, on Sunday, and nothino but
the stubborn bravery Of the men fohfino Lv
regiments and Nfgodes, sared the G,uny
from utter destruction. The battle ,cas ofics.
yards resumed and conducted by Geneva,
Buell. and other Generals uho came on the
field during the erening and night ; and our
forces ultimately succeeded in completely
routing the enemy. Now. sir, with such
Il record, those who continue General
Grant in an active command will, in my
opinion, carry on their skirts the blood Of
thousands Of their slaughtered country
men. With my convictions, l can neither
do it myself nor silently permit it to be
lone by others,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

j. j. Roberts will furnish Dow and
Fowler's Thrcsher to order at Bass and
Elmcndorf's, McGregor.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-08-05

STA. Cassius Clay resigns......Thc Chinese
embassy will visit Secretary Seward, at
Auburn, and go thence to Saratoga, Mag
ara and Boston.
Reports from South American wal are
very conflicting. Advices from Brazilian
sources state that the allies have taken
Humaita. On the other hand, a London
dispatch brings intelligence from the Par
~aguayans that they still hold that fortress,
and that it is more strongly fortified than
ever. They also claim that the allies re.
Gently made a reconnaissance in force and
were routed..... lit is denied that the yell
low fever is prevailing at New Orleans.
1.-The mortality in New York city is in
creasing at an alarming rate......Thc Post
Office department came within 100000
of supporting itself last year....Gen.
Prim and other prominent Spanish revolu'
~tionists are congregating at Lishon.....
Caleb Cushing, one of the commissioner
to codify the United States laws, has re-
signed. Rear Admiral Dahlgrer is
abou. to enter upon his duties of Chief oi
the Ordnance Department.. "A mail escort
was attacked by Indians between Forts
Reno and Mcdonald, recently, and foul
soldiers killed.
Baron Stnckel, the RUSSIAN Minister
: has given his receipt for S7,2OO,Om. thu
purchase money of Alaska.....Advice
from Alaska to the Seth state that the Goa
, mines recently discovered near Sitka arr
, Of the finest quality......Ge Sheridan
: was arrested for assault and battery, Il
Fort L~eavenworth, on the lst, by a mai
whom he had elected from the militar,
reserve. ..Revrendy johnson and famil.
sailed for England on Saturday. In hi
remarks on taking leave of his friends, IN
). said that he went to England as a ministc
of Foreign advices by mail stat
, that the harvest in Europe had commences
r and that the yield of all kinds of grains j
very large. In Germany a large portion
:. Of last ears crap was stored in the gran
aries and the price has fallen considerably
...... Sixty-ive millions of acres Of publ
lands have been disposed Of in the Missis
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
Why Ni-. Aston LETT Fitz Green I4alIeek
Only $500 a Year

It is well-known that when John Jacob
Astor, the richest man in this city, died,
he bequeathed in his1will to Fitz Green Hal
leck, the poet, who for a great many years
had been his intimate associate, friend and
confidential clerk only the pitiful sum of two
hundred dollars year. This has often
been remarked upon as an act of great
meanness on the part of Mr. Astor; but we
now have an explanation of it by our pop
ular contributor, Mr.. Fred. S. Cozzens.
who says ct asked Mr.. Embury. one
day, why it was that John Jacob Astor had
left Halleck, his faithful clerk, only the
trifing sum of two hundred dollars year.
81 think that I can explain that" he said
"Halleck often used to joke Mr.. Aston
about his accommodating income, and per.
haps rather rashly said: Mr.. Astor, OF
what use is all this money to you? [ would
be content to live on couple of hundred
year for the rest of my life, if [ was only
sure of it. "The old man remembered
that" said Mr.. Embury, land, with bit
ter satire, reminded Halleck Of it in his
will. IN. Y. Leader.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
STATE NEWS.

MIR. BATTLE RIGHT 1T appears that Gen
Candy, in his reply to the committee in ref
erence to the per- diem, states that the Pub
lie Treasurer takes q correct 0ieD Of his duty,
and that lie (Gen. c. cannot order him to
furnish the money out of the Public Treas
ury, until the Convention levies tax, to
be collected according to the Reconstruc-
ton act, to pay the expenses of the Con-
vention, in order to reimburse the Treas
ury. Those who have SO terribly condemned
and denounced Mr.. Battle, may now be
expected to haul in their horns"
Raleigh Sentinel, 5M.
SUPREME COURT. Opinions delivered as
follows
By Pearson, Oh. J.-In Bunting u.s. Nc
Ilhenny, from New Hanover, judgment set
aside and Judgment OF non suit In State
as. Parker, from New Hanover, no error
In March u.s. Phelps, from Davidson. judg-
ment affirmed. In State as. Elan, from
franklin, Judgment reversed and Judgment
for defendant.
By Battle, in State rs. Koran, from
New Hanover, no error. In State u.s. Mitch
ell, from Lemon, no error. In State as
tuifOrd, from Carteret, error. In State vs
Banks, from Guilford, error, Judgment
must be reversed In State rs. Wright
and Hairston, from Stokes, no error
By Reade, in Gibbs, as Gibbs, from
Hyde, no error. In State as. Kearzey
from Granville, no error. In Rose u.s.
Coble, from Guilford, no error In State
Us. Money, from Wilkes, error.
Raleigh Sentinel
The SUPERIOR CoURrs-SPR1NG TERMS. -
The Judges of the Superior Courts of the
State will hold the Spring Terms as fol-
lows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
Death of a NIiIIfonaire.

The death of Mr.. Crawshay, the wealth
lest iron manufacturer in England, was an
nounced several months ago It was then
understood that he left an estate of four
millions sterling. It now turns out to be
nearer seven millions, or $50, 900, 600. His
youngest son took two millions under the
will, but was also left residuary legatee,
probably under the supposition that after
paying the other legacies no very large
sum would be left Curiously enough,
however, on the final settlement, it is
found that he actually comes into posses
sion of million more, and he is, there
fore, without doubt the richest g. younger
son - in England, perhapS in the world, fol
he begins life with an actual capital of fit,
teen millions of dollars.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
JOHN W. GRAHAM,
p. DURHAM.

General Meade Orders the Arrest of Cover
nor observation-disclosures goes to Washing
tom and Meade Makes Il Requisition for
his Body.
Special Telegram to the Richmond Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, February lit is report
ed on good authority that Gen. Meade has
issued an order for the arrest of Governor
Jenkins for refusing to surrender the funds
of the State of Georgia and for removing
the same beyond the control of the Com
mander of the Third District. Governor
Jenkins is now here. 1t is also under
stood that General Meade has made re-
QUESTION upon the Secretary for the body of
Jenkins; but up to a late hour tonight the
arrest had not been made. 1t IS believed
to be the purpose of Stanton, to put off the
arrest until tomorrow Sunday, SO as to
enable the officers to get away with the
prisoner and to get beyond the jurisdiction
of writ of hu6eas corpus from a Judge of
the Supreme Court. WALLACE.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
Beautiful Answers,

pupil of Able Sicord gave the follow
ing extraordinary answers
Q.-What is gratitude =?
A.-Gratitude is the memory of the
heart.
Q.-What is hope?
A.-Hope is the blossom of happiness.
Q.-What is the difference between hope
and desire =?
A.-Desire is tree in leaf, hope is a
tree in flowers, and enjoyment is a tree in
fruit
Q.-What is eternity ?
A day without yesterday or to-mor'
row a day without end.
Q.-What is time
A line that has two ends-a path
that begins in the cradle and ends in the
grave.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
obls., as follows !:

SPIRITS TURPENTINE.-The market during the
past week has been in somewhat an unsettled
condition, and the few public transactions have
been st irregular prices. On Friday and Monday
some sales were effected on private terms, the
particulars of which could not obtain, but are
believed to have been ats cents AS will be seen
from our table Of sales below, the operations for
the week have been limited, but this is attributa
BILE mainly to the fact that sellers generally have
held at figures above the views of buyers. The
market gu Tuesday had the appearance of closing
dull, only oneksmall lot having changed hands at
terion So cents offered for larger lots with
out finding seller. On Wednesday there was u
better enquiry, and the market stiffened, closing
firm at s. CENTS at which there are buyers to-day
The sales reported reach only 434 bbls. viz:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
NEW YORK, Feb. 5-6 p. M

NEW YORK, Feb. 5-6 p. M.
Gold active and firm at 1415. Governments
firm.
Cotton tirn-sales of 2, 800 bales at 10 cents
Flour heavy-State So 35@s1O Is; Southern $40
Is. Wheat heavy. Corn declining-Southern
white 81 2O@sl 30 Pork heavy at s22 SO. Lard
firm. Naval Stores firm. Fteights lower cotton,
by steam, 81. (g9d.
BALTIMORE, Feb. Sc P. NJ
Cotton dull. Flour steady. Wheat firm-prime
to choice Southern 50 70@s2 IS. Corn more ae-
tive. Oats better at 1906 cents. Rye-nothing
doing. Provisions more active clear rib bacon
1903! cents F.; shoulders II cents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
Georgia Accommodation Convention,
(So-called) sc.
OUR CABLE DISPATCHES.

LONDON, Feb. 5.
No marine disasters reported from Saturday g
storm.
The advance Of the Abyssnan expedition has
reached Ortolo.
The government candidate has returned from
Lille, France.
Garibaldi writes to Commodore Farragut, en-
Enthusiastically congratulating the United States on
encouraging Italians in their national aspirations
by the presence of the fleet.
The italian loan will be negotiated in London.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
The New Freedmen's Bureau Bill

The first section provides for the contin-
uance of the Bureau for one year after July
Is, 1868. The second section directs the
Secretary of War to withdraw the Bureau
from States represented in Congress unless,
after consultation with the Commissioner
and upon his own examination, he is salts
fed that it should be continued, provided
that the educational division shall not be
effected until suitable provision is made
within the State for the education of the
children of freedmen. The third section
permits the Commissioner to apply unex-
pended balances not required for the due
execution of the law for educational purpo-
ses, subject to the provisions of law appli-
cable thereto.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
Alleged In.anity of Mrs. I.incol

Private letters received from Chicago
state that Mrs. Lincoln is insane beyond
all doubt. She recently sold ali the furni-
ture in her house, and has two old men as
body guard, believing she will be robbed
and murdered. Her mania is for selling,
and dread lest she come to want All
her friends are said to be conscious of her
mental condition, but think, so long as she
is harmless, her removal to a lunatic asy-
lum would increase her arrangement.
Boston Herald.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
WILMINGTON MONEY MARKET.
CORRECTED BY JAMES DAWSON.
MARI led.

In this city, the goth of January, at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES mother, by the Rev. Mr.. Sin
gleton, Mr.. PAULE BAGAMIN, of the city Of
Richmond, to LAURA, second daughter OF the
late Capt r. 8. Macomber.
On the 22d of January, 1868, by the Rev. John
J. Harper, Mr.. HENRY q. MONK, and Miss RE-
BECCA .. GREGORY, both of Sampson county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
r E Y [ E W
OF THE
WILM NGTON MARKETS
FOR THE
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY,
February G, 1868.
r E Y [ E W

TURPENTINE-Since the close of our last review
the market has ruled firm and steady for this ar
ticle, and prices remain without alteration. The
receipts for the week have been moderate, and
parcels have found ready sale upon arrival at SO
10 for SOFT ard 50 for hard, % Dbl of $50 lbs The
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07

Mr.. E. Waterman, at one time editor of
the Pee Dee Times and Georgetown Times,
died on the 22d ult,-Charleston Courier.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07

Alaska adyices to the 25th of January
represent all well.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-02-07
Wilmington Wholesale Prices Current.

BEEsWAX, ID 50 a IS
BEEF CATTLE,
R 100 lbs. s 90 oil 90
BRICKS,
IS 81. 10 90 @15 GO
BARRELS, Sp'ts T., each
End hand. 2 % "a 3 %
New. ) % "a 3 70