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The national Republican., 1868-12-09

ants OF senator ChRndler-Ameri.
can Newspaper Enterprise.
DECEMBER 8, 1905
To THE REPUBLICAN: The consideration Of
the question of tho cOnstitutiOnality Of the
law making greenbaeks q legal tender, which
occurred before the United States Supreme
Court, was the point of most public interest
transpiring at tho Capitol to-day. Tho argu-
mont Of exJudgo Supreme Court Curtis In
its favor, which was as clear as forcibls and
learned, was listened to by large and critical
audience, composed Of leading lawyers and
public men, whose presence and deep attention
evinced the general public interest In the decis.
ion on the point the Supreme Court may render
The opinion current around tho halls of both
Houses Is decidedly that the constitutionaiity
Of the law will bo sustained. A contrary de-
cision would SO manifostly produce a general
financial crash Cunning those on one side or
the other of every bargain made on the pre-
sumption Of the laws soonstitutionality) as that
the case against the law must be made far
stronger than 1t appears likely to be made to
admit tho possibility that its validity will not
bo upheld by the court.
The introduction by General Butler, in
the House to-day, Of his bill to repeal the
teuure-ofotiice law oreSted quite q sensation
around the hall. / do not perceive a strong
prospect Of Its success. Congressional opin-
ion Ia, am happy to be able to say, incrsas-
ing against tho policy Of frequent changes Of
ministerial officers. That Is, it is becoming
more or leSS Europeanired upon that point.
Throughout Europe "good behavior Is the
tenure of nearly all doVsrnmsnt oficss, eI.
oept such as are political. A political otioe
may be sad to be one iu which the incu mbent
may affect the policy of the Government. All
are non'pohIical that are mere parts Of the
machinery for executing the laws. Seeing no
reason whatever likely to induce General
Grant to desire the abrOgatiOn OF the law Con
Butler proposes to repeal, think his step q
wrong Ons, n, II successful, 1t will surely
qaintuPls the pressure Of ota,sasekers upon
him and bis osbinet, and will serve to per-
Pssuats tho most Odious and rsprohsnsis bio
The national Republican., 1868-12-09
DIED.

BENDER. On Saturday, III, 9th instant, al 8
o'clock, q. m Mrs. MAEf BENDsR, wife Of the
late Major George Bender. In the oh year Of her
s4ssSS M21st' ss S3s1.ss ss: a. I q ..' at
.,%5.r %a.rE Isss wSs$ Win p u. LIST De.
GRIHENsHULTz,- --on the 7th instant, Mrs. Ass
osIrnrsHutil, In the ed rear ef her age
~ Fsns wi tsss piseg fG% hsr isss
at 4 o'clock
The national Republican., 1868-12-09

The increase Of drawback In 1867 was due to
the Increased expectation OF cotton goods and
Of spirits Of turpentine, and the presentation
OF claims for taxes upon articles exported
prior to June 80, 1854, which presentation was
stimulated by the statute OF Limitations bar
ring their payment unless presented before
October, 1860.
During the last year this large expectation
continued, and claims were multiplied by q
new statute of Limitations. Since October !,
1858, no drawback has been allowed, except
upon goods manufactured exclusively Of tax
paid cotton, upon beer, and proprietary arti-
cles to which stamps have been attached.
About $500, 900 Of amounts refunded In 1867
and 1858 arose from the refunding to whole.
| sale dealers, under direction Of the act oi
| July, 1895, so much Of their license tax as was
due to the excess OF their estimated over their
| actual sales.
| In many districts railroads were taxed upon
their gross receipts from freight, long after
| the repeal OF the law imposing such tax, and
the amount has been refunded, a. has been
also the sum OF t52, $50 ~, illegally assessed, In
| the opinion of the Attorney General, upon
| cotton grown on the Indian reservations.
The receipts from the several sources are
| given a. follows:
Banks, Trust Compdnics and Savings TnSiiiuiions
1890. 1867. 1868.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

Col. A. P. RlcHAKDsoS, of the McGregor
Times, says we belong to "gang''-l"the
press-gang.") We deny il. We're no
gang" and we don't want to be called
names either.-Decorah Register.
We say to you, sir, with all the empha.
sis required to make language heavy =
You are . gang" gang-er, a gaag-ist.
Do you pretend to say, sir, that VIC, cir,
ejaculate anything but truth, sir, or, tina,
We call names not appropriate to the Sub.
jsct matter Of the individual about whom
we are writing? Beware, GEO. w. HAS
LETT, Esq, Editor of the Register, that
you are not met on your next arrival al
this city, by such call to arms as will
alarm you UNNECESSARILY Bring on your
shooting sticks" Archy Dennis, of De-
corah, and Bill Townsend, Of McGregor
are our referees. Pistols at ''short range
will be the weapons. We, though the chal
longing party and not entitled to choice Of
weapons, make the terms to save time and
settle difficulty in the most agreeable
mspecr to the seconds thus Ear. chosen
We aze frrum
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

The Lansing Chronicle is just to our no.
ton, rs a newspaper it abounds in fun
original, and in fine selections scissortorial,
SAM. you and Doc make good team
McGrcgor Times
The above is from one Of our fayorites !;
paper that VIC look for anxiously. read
carefully, and enjoy "huge.y" We al
ways find something from the original pen
of Col. Par, that reminds US Of the days
when we were wont to "stick the types"
in the old Times Block, McGregor. How
ever much we may differ with the Col. on
many ''isms' of the day, we like him and
his paper, and the TINES is ever welcome
visitor to our sanctum. Coll. in the clas-
sic language ofP. Fury, Esq. heres luck
Lansing Chronicle.
Thank you, SAM, for your compliment
tary notice Of old recollcctons and person
al regard. We reciprocate most cordially,
and we repeat that the Chronicle is one of
the brightest Of our exchanges. It's Etc
US local and its care as sclectcr entities
it to first class position in the State. We
have known you since you wrote that lady
worship Poem, years ago. You fred across
the street, dye mind The Times printed
it, and Stcrl. Rounds Cabinet, of Chicago,
reproduced ia compliment that Rounds
doesn't pay to all. Too much matter in
the subject to hold your affections, though,
wasn't there?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

MEAp.-Our excellent friend Of the Ores.
60 Paindcaler, Ex-Judge Mead, is Cha
tnuque County man, -red-whiskered, Of
course also interested in garden seeds
fat cattle and Gov. Fenton of the democratic
State OF New York, by the last Legislative
election MEaD knew FRANK PALMER
of the Des MONIES Register, while they
were boys in Chatauqae, round about
jamestown, and hence the free and easy
familiarity of the pleasant littis notice be,
low:
The Iowa State Register sends us abou.
one column of "Prospectus,' modestly ask
ing It's publication in our valuable jour
NAL" thanking US for former evidences oil
good will, and promising us daily ex-
change for all this. Isn't it possible you
have the wrong dog by the ear this time,
Frank? At the offer it is much dcarci
exchange than we can afford With you
mailing from the same rart of yankee-land
we make you an, offer, we'll swap even, OF
you publish our prospectus and we'll send
you our paper and: Not ask yours in return
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

OUTsrDE.-A War Poem, entitled ''Driv-
ing Home the Cows. '......' Patrick Con-
nor,' one of the most affecting stories Of
Irish kindness of heart, love, feeling and
sadness that we ever read the proof Of !;
we cry purity aisy, thank Heaven, but this
little sthory blinded us intirely...... Josh
Billings on Bed-bugs. Military Despot-
ism cowed and abolished. 81. G. d.
an original McGregor communication by
beginner......DeWitt Clinton......How
Wives can Rule Husbands. Having no
special use for instructions at our house,
we advise ladies not to read it the writer
does not wish to be ruled. ION the
fourth page is AN extract from the In
parchment Committee, denouncing Gen.
detective" Baker.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

AT McGreeor, on Monday morning, b j. C. Hoxsie
Esq, Mr.. LAFAYETTE LEWIS, of tho McGrcgoI
Western and St Paul Railway, to Miss MARCIA
KELLOGG, OF Chicago.
This marriage betw cen "Charlcy Favctta. as we
and others choose to call him, and young lady ac
quaintance formerly of this city, gives very great
pleasure to the writer. We knew them both TO be CO.
Unable and believe them to DO suited each other
We wish them all tho happiness they anticipate from
the exercise OF patience, Kindness LOVE, and forgive
ness: these points all wcll guarded will make a
heaven for yen, frends--let either of them become
"demoralized" and the castle Of your hopes will be
captured. Thank you, Charley for the Cham
payne. May this be the only pain yourself and lady
will ever experience.
At the house of the brides father, by Rev. Richard
Maggie, on Thursday, December 10th, Mr.. G.. HENRY
FR rs L to Miss MARY. youngest daughter OF Sir
Christian Fox, all OF this city.
This union has been long anticipated. The parties
to this contract, young lawyer FREsE, the party
of the first part" would say, willing enter
into the holy bonds of Matrimony without question
ing the happiness which is supposed 10 result from
such an experiment. At sail now, Harry on the sea
of Life keep yonr sails trimmed with iUrbearance
always remembering that the gentler one requires
your kindest attention, and that in proportion as You
solicitous for her pleasure in such proportion you
will receive the reward of Love, Good wishes to
Mary and Harry!
Attic Episcopal Chureh. Pr. du shicn, on Christ
mas Eve, by Rev. Mr.. Dudley, MR. CHAS. A. GOOD
WIN, recently of the Merchants Union Express office
at McGrcgQr but now of Milwaukee, to MISS JUL A
e. SPRAGlNS, also OF Milwaukee and niece of L. T.
GENTLE of Pr. dG Chen
carload of attendants and invited guests accom-
panied the party from Milwaukee. The marriage
solcmnized in the beautiful fashion of the
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

SEAT1SG.-The ice excitement still con.
tinues in front of our Office, acres of youth
being engaged from morn till eve in the
pleasurable exercise. AS a caution to
susceptible young men we quote from the
fought to bel bachelor Of the Muscatine
Courier:
Many An unfortunate young man has
been captured while buckling the "ankle
supporters Of some fair skatress. Many
lass who learned to skate with Johns
strong arm thrown carelessly about her
waist, has got SO used to John and tie
| aforesaid strong arm, that abe could not
get along without them and has taken
them for life. We advise pappas and
mammas Of pretty daughters to DO on tho
watch as long rs the ice lie good. We
have known many couple to slip into
love and slide slap into matrimony. For
Gvs-and-twenty years we stood out against
everything, but alas, one lovely night we
met the asb;ter of our destiny on the ice
We skated together, and now, well, never
mind, suffice it to say, we slipped up
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
w oman Suffrage.


There is trouble among the women ad-
vocates OF women suffrage. The other
day Lucy Stone disowned Mrs. Stanton
and George Francis Train. Now, Mrs
Elizabeth Cady Stanton publishes card
in reply, a sharp card, in which she says
Il went to Kansas as an individual
with no official action of the American
Equal Rights Association, with no instruc
tons as to my utteranees or affiliations
without being supplied by that body will
either brains or money, having no commu
ncation with it whatever as to my move
ments, opinions, plans or purposes. Ed
win 4. Studman, chairman of the execu
tive committee of a woman suffrage asso-
citation, repudiating Elizabeth Cady Stan
ton and Susan b. Anthony on their owr
church repudiatng Henry Ward Beecher
or the Presbyterian Synod trying his ven
cradle father for heresy-it is simply ride
ulous.
From Lucy Stones known probity Of
character, her signature to the above caro-
must have been unauthorized, as she has
never been the Secretary of the Assoca
ton, and Susan b. Blackwell being Re
cording Secretary.
As Lucy Stone so far regulates the ole
ideas of Blackstone that husband and wife
are one, and that one the husband as
never to have taken Mr.. Blackwell S name,
she could not so far sacrifice his individu
ality as to claim the Office to which he was
appointed. =
The cause is not much benefited by
these passages-at-arms. If the women en-
gagged in advocating the rights of theil
sex fall to quarreling through the hewspa
pers, they will lose good deal and gair
nothing.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

sDINSA YE HEAR TIE SLOGAN" THE
Democrats have carried every precinct but
one in the city Of Pittsburg for their May
or and elected him by 5,T4S to 1851, or a
majority of 2,SS7 more than two to one.
The millennium is surely coming.
A few years ago Pittsburg gave Lincoln
in the ncighborhood of three thousand ma
iority. She now repudiates the Radical
destructives by majority Of twenty igh.
hundred and eighty-seyen. At the Octo-
Der election the city went for the fsepubli-
can judge, Many Republicans went to
the poll, and voted against the nominees
ofthat party OH Tuesday last. Such men
were totally Disguised with their leaders
who have kept the country in constant tur-
MOL by legisating for negro supremacy,
impending the President, and other fol-
lies. Opinions are changing rapidly
Let Republicans take warning, and Demo
Gratis be encouraged We can carry the
election for President next fall. Take
courage, men.-Mdison Union.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

Fairbanks Scales were awarded the
highest premium at the great Paris Ez-
position, and at most OF the Western
State Fairs y the present year, and have
never failed in fair competition with any
others. But what is Of more practical
value, as showing the estimation in which
they are held by the public who have
known and used them so long, is the fact
that the Messrs. Fairbanks scales have
steadily increased for nearly forty years,
being the present year largely in excess of
any former one.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
Chriafmn.

CnrlstnaSs
Our Christmas reports of s. S. gather
ings are necessarily short. We gave an
advanced notice of it last week which COW
cred the ground. Christmas trees were
elegantly got up and ornamented in most
of the churches. superintendent, Teach
ers, Parents, Ministers, Friends and the
Children had nice entertainments pres
ents were profusely distributed and all re-
tired delighted that the great Holiday of
1867 should have resulted SO PLEASANTLY
On Wednesday next, 1868 will be inaugu-
rated with pledges Of renewed friendships
May Providence guide US in the twelve pc
RODS of the ensuing year, and one week
before lite close, grant us as Merry q Christ
mas as the one we have just enjoyed.
Throughout our towns and cities we no.
tice by our exchanges, there was general
hallelujah among little folks and larger
folks, all seeming to vic each other in
kindnesses.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

ExCHANGE.--We are indebted to the
Minneapolis Tribune for daily exchange
1t is very handsome sheet, well filled
with interesting local, state and genera
matter. It's politics is not so palatable te
us, but that is their business, not ours
Its telegraph dispatches are up to the Chi
cago dailies, bat. the Tribune as we'll as
the Pisneer Of St. Paul, reaches US by
western mail at 8 p. m. on the day of pub
lication, while the Chicago-ans arrive the
morning after. Thank you, Tribune, for
your courtesy.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
Che Times.
McGREGOR. JAN. |, 1868.
The Devil.

Inc DeThA
precepts: years ngone, to ANDY FELT,
Of the Nashua Post, were good; the exam
pies were our onn. II ho can't distin.
guish between example and precept let
him 90 to the political darkness which he
evidently approaches with reluctance
Andy's paper is always read with the in
terest which attaches to old association
and with tho desire to see what he is
about noe. Clay once said mo one but
an ass would adhere to an opinion when
oil reason exploded it." Felt don't like
control. 1t gals his shoulders. He strikes
Mt the Davenport Daily Gazette, the Mus
catine Daily Journal and other ''unimpor-
tant papers Of the State, rs he most wick
cdly sums up his Radical contemporaries,
with vim or contempt on the discussion
Of lowa's Congressional vote on tho ridicu[
GUS Impeachment question: which is
very refreshing. He is also coolly sar-
castle relative to other movements of the
party which the October and November
elections seriously 'demoralized," disin-
tegrated, dislodge and disarmed.
But it was not our intention to say so
much politics. The article was begun ''for
to notice" the Posts personal fire at US in
the words following, to-wit:
The North Iowa Times draws on us for
three loaded eials. We honor the draft
and they will be sent on the first train"
ria of West Union. They are loaded with
fluid extracts Of "Confscation," "Prohibi-
ton" and Manhood Suffrage" and are
labeled, Billy Fox, John Andrick and Pat
Richardson. Are these brands to your
taste" brethren?
Beautifully, my boy, but we trust you
will not delay the receipts TO us Of these
valuable liquids until West Union train
arrives The line will be built in time
doubtless, but it is painful to wait for such
treasures as you propose to send US. As
you seem to be getting tired of your late
favorites we can hardly credit you with
liberality in profering them to U.S.
Couldn't you send down package of Elm
parchment You have our thanks for
the wittici.m Of your offer, and be assured
il the walls of liquid prove good, we will
look at the labels in political sense, and
drink, "Do,cn with them all T.
Thank you, ANDY
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

a Kentucky Judge has decided that
greenbacks are not legal tender under the
laws of Kentucky
We clip the above from Republican
exchange. The remark is made as IL rehec-
ton on Kentucky. Do not the untaxed
bond-holders, and very large majority OF
the Republican party agree with the Ken
lucky Judge? And this ia the rock on
which the party is splitting to an extent
that even now exhibits their factions as
logs, ahoat almost separately by raft
detachment by stormy weather. We frc.
quently see broken-up raft, emblem of
the RAIDS, on the Mississippi river, as it
majestically laves the basement of the
TINES Office in June.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

A CARD.-The Ladies Of the Baptist
Society desire to express their thanks for
the patronage received at their Fair on the
evenings of Thursday and Friday, last
week. Thanks for favors in many ways
rendered, are due, not only to active mem
bcrs of the Church, but to warm-hearted
communicates Of other churches, and to
those liberal citizens of McGregor who
have no prominent Identification with
churches at all.
1t may be proper to state that cur time
for preparation was very brief but owing
to the kindness Of friends, the receipts
show net profit Of over $3.50. Erc'y ar
ticle was Sold The money viii be appro-
priated to the Improvement Of the church
building and grounds.
McGrcgor, Dec so. The COMMITTEE.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

WOLF Shot IN THE Cry yesterday
forenoon a large grey wolf that had stray
ed from his haunts into the city, was shot
and killed on Third, between Wells and
Cedar Streets. He had been chased for
several blocks by number of men. How
he managed to find his way iato the city
is mystery. 1t is possible that he be-
came bewildered, and in attempting 10
find his way out penetrated still further
into the city.-.W. Daily Sentinel.
Is it possible that Milwaukee is becom.
ing jungle for wolves?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

Apy!cE.-~An exchange gives its readers
the following good advice: ',if anything
in the world makes man feel badly, cX-
ecp. pinehiLS His fingers in the crack of
a door, it is unquestionably quarrel. No
man ever fails to think less of himself af-
ter it than before. 1t degrades him in the
eyes of others, and what is worse, blunts
his own sensiblities on the one hand, and
increases the power Of passionate irritable
ty on tho other. The truth is, the more
quietly and peaceably we get on, the bet
ter for our neighbors. In nine cases out
of ten the better course is, if Il man de-
frauds you, cease to deal with him if he
is abusive, quit his company and if he
SANDERS you, take care to live SO that no.
body will believe him. No matter who he
is, or how he misuses you, the wisest way
is to let him alone for there is nothing
better than this cool, calm and quiet way
of dealing with the wrongs We meet"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
Hotel Loose!

THERE Is A NEWLY FINISHED HOTEL AT
L MI z 8 p r Z N q 3,
On THE McGREGoR RAILWAY
That wants to be sold for cash or exchanged for
stock of Goods. 1t is the Depot, corner lot,
and all roads entering this thriving city center at iis
location.
viii somebody please visit the premises or address
the proprietor! III. Z. SHARPE.
Lime Springs. Iowa, Dec. 18th, 1sG7 swssc
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01

Personal, sc.
Doc. Irish, the travelling agent Of the
Thompson & Parkhurst Concert Troupe"
writes us under date Of Wabasha, Mimi,
Dec. oath, that the Troupe will be here
on Thursday or Friday evening, at tho
Cambrian. These singers are as popular
at McGrcgor as Mahommed is in Arabia
or the best dry maple in northern parlor
or cffcc in the cold Of winter. With such
an array Of talent as this Troupe brings,
and such record of success rs the North
west has accorded to them--McGregor par.
ticularly included-we anticipate full
house of gratifed auditors. See bills and
programmes. We all remember the Echo
'Old Shady" and ''Robbn Ruff"
Maj. E. II. Smith formerly Of the army,
is business Agent west for the extensive
Tobacco Works Of Holenbach & Hartwig,
Of l42 West Water-st., Milwaukee. He
formerly resided at Mankato, Mimi, and
on his way the other day to spend the Hol.
idays with the dear ones, he called to see
us. By the way this AcGregor and St.
Paul Railway is throwing an immense
amount Of mail, express, freight and pas.
sengcrs around about here we insist on
calling our road to the Minnesota Line
west, The McGregor Western the Mime,
sofa folks may add the surname to suit
themselves. Smith is an industrious work
er; good judge Of men and Of business
His house in Milwaukee is not excelled in
stock or integrity by any in that city.
The West Union Gazette and Clermont
Leader is village "doublet' from Fayette
County, seven columns, nicely printed, ter
ribly NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., etc.
J. w. Shannon and c. II. Tallmadge cd.
itors.
Flanders will soon have his Bus in run
A;ng order, the wheels and part Of the
body being the basis of the Reconstruction
His passengers are conveyed to the cars as
usual in comfortable vehicle. He has o
line across the river expressly for his owr
guests, and for those who are the friend,
Of the house.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-01
We clip the following items from tn

We clip the following items from ths
last DEBORAH Republican:
The Adjutant General has Bibl,
which once belonged to Ole Oleson, form
erly of the 3sth Iowa Infantry, and 1
small port folio containing number OF
letters belonging to either John Oleson or
Ole Oleson of tie same regiment. Both
soldiers enlisted from Winnesheik County
Both died in the service. IF any relatives
of these deceased soldiers will address
General Baker, the articles will be sent tc
them.
Correspondence has taken place between
Postmaster Slack and the p. o. ID. in re-
ference to service of two mails per day
to DEBORAH Mr. JAS. II. Easton also
wrote directly to p. NJ. General Randall
in relation to it, and we saw letter on
Wednesday in reply which indicates that
it is more than likely they will be given
to us. Business men will be glad of this
because it will give them until noon tc
close eastern correspondence.