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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
BEEcuER ASA SwEARER.-Mr. Beec

BEEcnER AS A SwEARER.-Mr. Beecher
never swears. In all his life a profane
expression has never passed his lips. But
if he were to take it into his head to try it
once. he would make even that disgusting
habit seem beautiful--he would handle it
rs it was never handled before, and if
there was wholesome moral lesson hid
den away in it anywhere, he would ferret
it out and use it with tremendous effect.
Panopied with his grand endowments-
his Judgment, his discriminating taste. his
felicity Of expression, his graceful fancy
If Mr.. Beecher had; a mind to swear, he
would throw into itan amount of poetry.
and pathos, and splendid imagery, and
moving earnestness. and resistless energy,
| TOPPED off and cllnaxed with gorgeous
pyrotechnic conflagration of filisree and
fancy swearing, that would astonish and
delight the nearer and forever after culver
through his bewldered memory an cx-
quisite confusion of rainbows and music.
and thunder and lightning. A man of a
high order Of intellect and appreciation
could sit and listen to Mr.. Bee:her swear
for week without getting red.-Bu6alo
Erch.
If Henry can do it SO pretty let him try
it once. We can stand it.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

CONSTITUTION BlTTERs are pleasant to
the smell and taste, will remove impurl-
ties from the body, and give health and
vigor to the frame. arrangements OF the
stomach and liver are harbingers and
sources of insanity. From an obstruction
or disorder, morbid action of the sympa-
theric and other nerves follows. Ganglio>
nitis, &c.. and the functions of the brain
are derangcd and impaired. D:range.
ment of the cerebrum will also produce
diseases of the lungs. heart, skin and
| kidneys. 1t is consequent upon the same
cause that thousands die of cholera, vel
low and bilious fevers. and that insatiate,
baneful disease, pbthisis, or Consumption
The stomach is an important organ in the
economy. for upon its success We depend
for all the advantages to be derived from
the exhibitions of internal medicines. Its
healthy functions are of sterling moment
to every mortal, as it constitutes the source
and fountain of life, which is nutritious
No organ possesses such power in modify.
ing every part of the system-none sucf
remarkable symrathies.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

Rights.
Horace Greedy is not with the Female
Rights Movement for political change.
The Rerolution editors Of both sexes
New York; invited II. G. to a breakfast
I'll A. NJ in that city with the intention
to draw him out. He told Anthony,
Stone and stanton-wc omit the pretty
titles of Miss and "Mrs." since man
work is the demand of the amiablcs-that
their agitation defeated negro suffrage in
| Kansas they are opposed to the great
XVIII amendment and indorsc the demo
cratic party on the financial question o I
the hour.
These were the blunt reasons given by
bluff Sold Horace for differing with aspi
ring fc,hinimity while enjoying their
| tendelsds breakfast He said women
should be we'll educated and also be allow
to vote on all sanitary measures, such as
1--WE presume) measles, whooping cough,
chicken poz, the rash, teething. ornamen-
tation of churches, preparation for picnics,
arrangement of parlor furniture, selection
of styles in dress, dictation in flower gar
dens. exhibitions of needle and crochet
work ut Fairs. The holy preference of
SUPERIORITY in everything which renders
the name Of Woman almost worship>ab!e
is already theirs and man labors in storm
and shine to protect them in its possession.
Horace wants no etreet-voting women.
The home ballot.box makes her an empress
higher in power than she can ever reach
by outdoor aspiration.
Wei bet gross of Mrs. Winslow' s
Syrup that there is not we'll developed
'Rights Woman but who has lips like a
knife, furrowed, "thoughtfur' brow, a
sharp-pointed nose, an inharmonious,
schreechy voice and a tongue lat home)
about as pleasant as Tam O'Shanter
anticipated on the night the warlocks and
witches chased him across the Bridge OF
Doom. 1t would be we'll to remember the
| remark of Themistocles, the celebrated,
as we'll as able Grecian statesman. Hold
ing up his 4 year old boy he said, "Here
is the Governor of Greece. "Wby p was
the inquiry. Because" replied the father,
"the boy governs his mother, his mother
governs me and govern Greece" In this
there is a lesson.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
he Government Of the United States.

the Government Of the United States......
The Portage Register says: "To quiet
the nerves Of our Milwaukee and Chicago
friends, who ndmit that substantial
justice was done in the hanging of Pat
Wildrick, but fear that crime was COM
mitted because it was not done under the
direction of the law, it is now proposed to
go to the Legislature next winter and get
the act lcgalized. Then we shall have
substantial justice administered under
the color of the law How's that for
strategy
The cause of the suicide Of Edward NJ.
Samuel President of the Commercial
Bank, at St. Louis, was his suffering 10y
piles. He was sixtytwo years of age,
| and for years past he had been afflicted
with that most painful disease. In cons
versation with him, Mr.. Samuel had said
that no man knew what he suffered, nor
would persons believe him if he should
tell them. lie remarked that often he
really wished some one would shoot him
and put him out Of his misery. The act
of suicide was committed in the clubhouse
of his residence, Wednesday morning, MIR.
Samuel cutting his throat with razor
and he was found by his wife, bent upon
his knees, leaning over the bench.....,
About FIVE hundred people respond tc
the call for Il meeting at Cincinnati Of
those favoring the expulsion of the Bible
, from the schools. The meeting was dis
, orderly. Resolutions favoring the expul
, sion of the Bible were presented, aid TIT
vote was made so near tie that The
Chairman could not decide by voice. A
division was called for, and still the Chair
man could not decide, and the resolution
. went by default. The prospect that tn
Board Of Education will prohibit tn
reading of the Bible in the school
, amounts almost to certainty.......I
l. defacation has been discovered in tn
I National Exchange Bank, of Providence
y II. L., ard the Cashier has been arrestc
l. and held to bail. The amount so far di:
r covered is about So, O00... Time for tt
n election in Mississippi has been extendc
q one day. 1t will commence on Wcdne
j day, December /.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

IN SAaE.s CArARRn REMEDY is no
Patent Medicine humbuy gotten up to dure
the ignorant and credulous, nor Is II rep,
resented as being composed OF rare anu
precious substances, brought from the
four corners of the earth, carried seven
times across the Great Desert OF Hai'aran
on the backs Of fourteen cameis. ana
brought across the Atlantic ocean on ,! Two
ships" It is simple, mild. soo.a'ng,
pleasant Remedy, a perfect Spec:fc lor
Chronic Nasal Catarrh, "Co.d IN the
head, and kindred diseases. The pro-
pristor. r. v. Pierce, NJ. D., OF Buffalo,
N. Y. offers reward of $500 for case
of Catar. h he cannot cure. For sale 2y
most druggists everywhere. Sent by
mail, postpaid, for sixty cents. Address
he proprietor az above.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

We have always maintained that q
foreigner, coming to this country, cannot
consistently, he other than democrat.
The very foundation of his absolution
] from the ties which bourd him to the
land of his birth, was the desire to live
under the rule of Democracy.
! Under the banner Of democracy was
horn freedom, liberty, and those many
blessings which were denied the citizens
in other lands.
Our government Economically con-
eidered, guarantees the laborins man the
same rights and privileges as are enjoyed
By tho rich man.-C Hippesca Dem.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
Financial &LaborReform Ticket
For Representatives,
R. C, PLACE. NJ. O'BRlEN.
For Auditor,
For Treasurer,
CHAS. SCHULTZE.
For Sheriff,
JAMES JACK.
For School Superintendent,
JOHN OVERALL.
For Surveyor,
EZRA HURD.
For Coroner
JOHN p. KRIEBS.
PLATFORM,

wrIaIAs. About o5 per cent. OF the population OF
The United States are producing classes. and the 9th
or per cent hold about sirty per cent. OF the CAPT.
tai Of the country, and control the ieglsaoa ot tnc
Nation and the States for their own benefit, thus
creating moned aristocracy at tho expense of the
producing classes. Therefore.
Resolved, That the BONDED eses O s"s S..ssT
icrnI tender notes as fast rcdeemabe; the iesai
tender money converted to bonds at an amman rate
OF interest not exceeding three per cents sven bonds
being re-cony table into money at the pleasure OF
the holders. ,,,
Resoired, That the National Bank notes should be
withdrawn and no paper circulation other than legal
tender money issued by the denerai noternmen,'
having the wealth Of the natl as lis basis and re-
eeivabie for oil purposes as money throughout the
Republic. 49,
Rcsolred That erery species of property should
hear its equal and Just share of Taxation for the sup
port of the Government and the payment OF the pub
lie debt
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

A Man by the name of Zcke Eads,
in Green county, KY, is without ears
and never had any. He gathers sound
through the medium of his mouth, and
can hear anything said to him in ordi-
nary conversation. Equally as strange,
his hair is black, with white spots nearly
as large as the palm Of mans hand
intersperscd through it. He is about
As years of age.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

The Secretary of the Treasury has
authorized the Assistant Treasurer at
New York to sell one million of gold
each Tuesday and Friday until Novem-
Der /, commencing Tuesday next; also
to purchase two millions of bonds each
Wednesday till November !. These
sales and purchases are in addition to
the sales and purchases on account OF
the sinking fund, which will be contin-
ued without change Of the existing
mode.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

A pompous Mayor, Of a western city,
once said to Agassiz that he had himself
been deeply interested in natural science.
but the pressure of business had proven.
ted its suit. IL became banker. sir. and
am what I am" with cranliloquent
air. Agassiz Immediately recited his own
early history; how his father had provi-
dcd place in bank for him on his leav>
ing college, how he had begged first for
one year more of study, then for another,
and when he got tn I'd his fate was fixed.
"And," said Agassiz, elf it had not been
for that little irmness, 1 should to day
have been nothing but barker"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
THE UNBROKEN SLUMBER.


Yes. shall rest! Some coming day
When blossoms in the winds are dancing,
And children at their mirthful play
Heed not the niourntul crowd advancing:
They'll bear me to my last retreat.
Or eIse-it matters not-may rave
The storms and blasts of winter weather,
Above tho narrow. new.made grave
Where Care and lie down together.
Beneath, in the dark. narrow spot
For shall slsep' As sweet sleep
AS ever graced n child reposing,
Awaits me in the cell so deep.
Whc,e l. my weary eyelds closing,
Needless of clods above my breast.
A.,ec,, How deem will BIO that rcst
Free from lif.,s fever moving wildly.
That when Ia mast the earth,s unrest.
Iss y,osotn sr.aII receive me mi Idly:
To invade the slumber of that home.
q deem reposei O siumber blesti
night of pencei No storm. no sorrow,
No heavy stirring of the breast
To meet anoth weary morrow!
But still, " it'll folded hands. sleep on.
Sleep on though Just above my head
Prowl Sin aud Misery's ha ggard faces
For the deep slumber of the dead
All sense of human woe grasses,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

The following melancholy though beautifully
worded lines not credited to the gifted author
because do not know who the writer is or 1cds.
A friend-ono of the happy kind too-hands them to
us for publication. 1t is seldom paper contains
gloom, but this feel excnsabe for borrow.
ing picture the truth of whh all must realize. In
our own little city of McGREoon how many acqnaint.
anccs have been "borne through the long and busy
street." to their "last retreat" In view of the So
cmnity of this poetic let us so live that sur
vvors will give to pulseless clay tear of real
sadness rather than rgh Of affected sorrow. May
q nlr. /. linda nd fora III NC fo other
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

A sad affair occurred at Walpolc, N.
H., Saturday last. Mrs. John Sparhawk,
a woman 20 years old, was sitting in a
room with some other women and her
grandson, a boy of eleven years, when
the report of pistol was suddenly
heard, and she fell dead upon the floor
with ball in her brain. Although
the report was distinctly heard by sever
al persons, and the smoke was seen, no
one was able to tell where the ball came
from, or who fired it, but on Monday
the boy confessed that he did the decd
He had had Il quarrel with his grand
mother, and says he shot her to get her
out of the way.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
DIED:

At North McGIregor, on Sunday, september goth.
Of Chronic Barrhoea, WILLIAM SHEPARD, aged
about 35.
The deceased for some time engaged In build
ing bridges for the McGregor Railway; he was re-
garded as superior workman and an esteemed gen.
tleman. wife and four children mourn the loss OF
thei. protector The body was deposited in the Pr.
du Chen cemetery, on Monday, escorted by promi-
nent citizens OF North McGrcgoo, as pall-bearers.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

II. o. Dayton, Of Lansing, has been
named by the Central Committee to fill
the vacancy on the Democratic ticket oc>
casioned by the resignation Of Edward
Jaeger, candidate for Superintendent Of
Public Instruction. Mr.. Dayton has ac'
ccpted, and will go to work earnestly ior
the success Of the ticket. lie is one OF
Iowa's most enerjetic and worthy citizen $,
and will honor any position he may ever
be called upon to fill.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
Administrators
Sale!

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, Administrator of
the estate Of Thomas =. Hard
wick, deceased, will sell at Public
Auction to the highest bidder,
either in cash, or on time with
approved security, all the person
al property belonging to said es.
tate, consisting of Horses, Colts.
Cows, Steers, Hogs, Wagons,
Sleds, Harness. Wheat, Oats,
Corn, Flows, Harrows. Cord
Wood, &c. Said sale to take
place on the 9Th day Of Novem.
Der. 1869, between the hours Of
nine o'clock A. M. and four
O'Clock r, M, Of said day, at the
late residence Of Thomas =.
Hardwick, deceased, in diard
Township, Clayton Co., IOWA.
A. =. JONES, Administrator
of Thomrs Hardwick, deceased.
Meoregor, Sept. 40, 1860.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
MARRIED:

At tho residence Of the brides father in Middle
Township, nd. by tho Rev. Thomas Lockhart, Mr..
ASA VEACH of Farmersburg. Iowa, and Miss LU-
CINDA CAROLINE ATKINS, OF the former place
W. had the pleasure of an introduction to the fair
lady, and bid her hearty welcome to her now, beau
tfu Iowa home, which feel cannot be less
than happy in the family Of one of our most
estiniablc citizens.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

The Omaha Republican says: "Thc
aggregate sales of lands at the Office Of the
Union Pacific Railroad, on the 18th inst,
amounted to S14,S69.2l-and nearly the
whole amount to actual settlers.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

Representatives,
SAM'L MURDOCH, II. .. TAYLOR.
For County Treasurer.
HENRY KELLNER.
For Auditor
- NJ. f. DUFF.
Yor Sheriff,
JAMES DAVIS.
Tor School Superintendent.
w. G.. MCNEIL,
OF Monona.
Tor County Surveyor.
s. L. PECK.
For Coroner,
il. D.. BROW NSCS.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
For Livery Teams
CALL ON
PearSall & Church.
Tine Pioneer tablishment of McGregor.

Our stock is kind and gentle lively or fast and in
condition. Quiet folks select with entire safety,
and the irrepressbe portion Of the human family can
secure that need nothing hut care soberness
and good to carry them any reasonable distance
in given number of hours. Our carriages, single.
double. covered and open are complete. As winter
approaches, we will DO prepared 70 give ron such
"rirs" with buffalo i'm entr bells, etc. as
Will be snre 10 piaate
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

It is calculated that the quantity OF
beer annually produced in Europe ex-
ceeds 1900, 100000 gallons. Bavaria
produces most in proportion to her
population. and Russia least.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

as your master up?" asked an early
visitor of the Marquis of Blandford's
valet. ''Yes, SIR" rejoined the fellow,
with great innocence. 1.-THE butler and
carried hin, up about three o'clock"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

For loss Of cud, horn all, red water IN
cows, loss Of appetite, rot, or murraip in
sheen. thick wind, broken wind, and
roaring. and for all Instructions OF the
l;dneys in hoses, use Sheridon's Cacalry
Condition Porders.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

An Irishman called at a drug store to
cet bottle Of Johnson's Anody'e Lima
n,ent for the Rheumatism, the druggist
asked him in what part Of the body it
tronbled him most. "Be me SOUL said
he. II have it in livery houl and corner er
~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
MOST RELIABLE.
MOST POPULAR.
LARGEST.
CLOSING-OUT SALE!

The remnant of tn, stock recenlly owned by james
McRath, late of Mc;regor. deceased will be sold at
Auction, on SATURDAY. OCT 9Th, 1869, at the resi-
deDce OF NJ. Humphrey, in Monona Township. The
Stock consists Of Clothing and Piece Goods, Over
COATS Dress and Plain Coats Vests, &c. &c.
Three months credit " i'll be given and security
quired. P.OMALLEf.
7. Arnold, Auctioneer. 2t675 NJ. HUMPHREY.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
Mew Advertisememts.
Administr ator's No ticc,

Take Notice, that Aloi.x Stadclmann has this day
been appoint cd Administrator of the estate OF DE- mi
nick Stadelmapn deceased, by the Circuit Court of
CLAYTON County iowa. Persons who owe the estate
will make ayment said admins traitor, and those
having claims against said estate will present them
for allowance ALOlS SIADELM NV,
Dated Sept. LIST, 1869. lt67i Administrator.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
ON OMENS.

ON OMENS.
Some people talk of omens much
With rcverent talth upon them leaning,
Aud in the theories OF such
Most things have prophetic meaning.
A dog who With the toothache bowls
Or fiery iungous like formations,
On candle wicks. or ooting owls
Are excellent representations.
While we such portents can drspise
And pity those who give them heed,
There are prognostics hich the wise
In small and common things may read.
Then Yon behold your coat look pale
And faded from it's pristine hue,
When seams cape wide and stitches fail
And worn cut but ton holes you view.
Then may you this plain truth foretel
Assemblies of the rich and gay
No longer will receive well,
And many friends will turn away.
And vet you may the spell reverse
And all your former luck ecall,
This but requires you to disbnrse
proper sum at ABtM. kOHN'S.
The attractions Of Western Emporium
or why the great mass Of people will
buy at ABRM. KoIIN'S.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

ron ovEhEoR,
SAMUEL MERRILL,
ofClayton County.
YoR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
MADISON M. WALDEN,
of Appancosa County.
FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME corRr.
JNO. +. DILLON,
of Scott County.
yon SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,
PROF. A. s" klSSEL,
of Polk County.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
Oh APEST!!

For given amount of money they can give more
and better clothing at the Western Emporium. then
anywhere else in the city.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
NOTICE.

There will be n Quadrennial Re union of the men,
bers of the Philonath Society of the Up: Iowa
University, at Fayette Sept. oath 1869. All Philo
mathcans cordially solicited to be present. and
also all friends who may fell so disposed.
j. L. ANDERSON.
4w672 L. Il. FITCH,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29

The Figaro reports conversation
which it says took place between Prince
Napoleon ana his friend Emile de Girar-
din. One day after dinner the Prince
blurted cut the question: "Supposing
that the course of events made me Ems
peror-not that wish it, Heaven knows
what would you do?' The great
Emile was, as usual, equal to the occasion.
"Monseigneur," he replied, ~ would
Immediately drive to the Strasburg Rail-
way and take ticket for Baden, aad l
should remain there until the end of your
reign. ! don't think ! should have very
long to wait"
OLD MARRIAGE CUsroN.-Among the
ancient Germans it was death for any
woman to marry before she was twenty
years old. By the law of Lycurgus, the
most special attention was paid to the
physical education, and no delicate or
sickly women were, on any account, al
lowed to marry,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29
News and Items.

News and Items.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-09-29


ent in most women-alas that in some it
should have ac Quilted into strong domestic
vinegar arnica, because in woman is to
be found that qualify Of healing and
soothing after the bruises and wounds
which afilict us men in the great battle OF
life +; and soft soap, for reasons too obvi-
Gus to need specification. 500. Fraud in
India has now gone as far as the manu-
facturc of wild beasts, for the purpose OF
cheating the Government. Premiums are
paid by the Indian Government for Staying
wild beasts SO tigers, bears. and Loop
ards, are made to go as far as they can.
FIRST, the skin is sent in, with skull of
wood fitted into the head secondly, the
real skull is brought forward and some
times, as third resource, the real tiger or
bear is dispensed with, and the skull of a
hog or jackal is tendersd, provided with
false teeth and covered with pigskin,
moulded on a real tigers head. Some of
the monsters were beasts Of straw. The
skulls are now ordered to be smashed and
the skins to be sold.
Senator Sumner, in the course Of his
speech to the Massachusetts Republican
State Convention, yesterday, said: tin
our foreign relations there are with me
two cardinal principles, which I have nc
hesitation to ayow ut oil times first,
peace with all the world second, sympa-
thy with all struggling for human rights
He referred to the subject Of the proposed
annexation of Canada to our country, and
in the light of history and Of prophecy
as well as of National policy, was certain
the day was already dawning in which W.
should see the whole land joined under