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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-06-03
THE DAMAGES TO PROPERTY.

1t is Of course impossible to give any
idea Of the number Of windows broken
or roofs blown of, we have not yet met
with any one who has not sustained
more or feas loss The lst Ward School
house. which we mentioned ~ having
been injured by the comparatively gen.
tie breeze of Wednesday, was finished OF
Yesterday by the first blast. The entire
" wss: side of tho third story was blown
down and toppled into the cellar nsces-
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
L. Metzgar has received well selected
stock of spring goods, TOO. 4w65O

A gentleman for whom we have the
highest respect read us a letter from his
brother-in-law, living in Madrid, N. Y.
The letter is old, but the extract below is
new and original enough to be published
he says :-"I this day received from you
tof date 18th Feb.) copy Of the NoRr1l
Iowa TINES, published at McGre@or, and
IS correspondents say shave noted con-
tents" 1t appears that you have plent,
OF Lawyers-some German and some o
other nationalities,-a good supply of NJ
DIS, dentists, &c., &c. McGregor mus
have supply Of business men engaged il
a variety of pursuits, or your western PEG
pie have knack of spreading things ou
to the largest possible extent; perhaps
some of both. G. r. McC."
We confess to western weakness, ant
would be glad to see the impressions O
Macs lively pen when he feels like writ
ing to US.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
WON ans Rights.

WOman's Rights.
Several getlemen in Paris, whose wives
participated in the meetings emphatically
advocating the enamel patton of women,
played their spouses the following little
trick:
A LAWYER, whom they engaged for this
purpose, called at their houses in their
absence, and desired to see Madame
Madame was occupied with her toilet, but
the visitor insisted on seeing her. So she
was obliged to receive the lawyer, who
very politely handed her a stamped paper.
The lady read in surprise, and turned very
pale. The lawyer left her. What did
the paper contain? An application for a
divorce on the part of the husband. The
lady passed long hours of painful sus-
pense. AT slast her husband came home
from his office. 'My friend, what is the
meaning Of this paper?' she asked, with
pale face. "Why, it is an application
for divorce from you. / believe you
want to be free l do not want to be your
tyrant any longer 81 am sure" she
said. with her kindest smile, "you have
wet feet, and will catch cold dearest hus-
band; pray sit down by the fire and warm
yourself. Shall | get you cup of tea p
'On, no, am Quitc Wei, Iepiieu the
wicke d husband, laughing inwardly at her
desire to do something to make him COM
Portable; 81 am quite well, and am sure
you will likewise get well as soon as you
are Free" ''But, my dear husband, do
not understand what you mean! Shall
fetch your slippers?'' 'No, thank you.
Why should you impose on yourself this
slavish yoke which you have never borne
/ heard your cries for deliverance. l am
expressing you, as you say, and hence
forth | shall no longer work for you.
Hitherto we men had to bear all the bur-
dens and cares we toiled all day long
passed sleepless nights in order to devise
new ways of making money, and stsug.
gled with thousand competitors in or.
der to earn our daily bread, while you are
dressing, taking rides, allowing, idlers tc
make love to you. This will erase. Down
with slavery! We are in duty bound te
restore such poor women as you to free
dom and independence Ilurrah for lib
erty!' An hour aftcrward the two sa
down to supper. The lady no longer talk'
Of her wrongs, and of her desire to re
cover her liberty.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
WAsu1NcroS. Anr;l 7, 1860

w AohlNuiON, ApTh lCOJ.
There is nothing more dangerous to a
successful political organization than the
patronage that follows victory. "For ev.
cry office filed" says Talleyrand, T.make
one migrate and fifty enemies" ''For ev.
cry Office filed" Grant might add, 81
make one rascal and five hundred enc
miles,"
This must be the result when the pat
ronage is in the hands of skilful old poll.
ticians, who feel instinctively the strong
and weak places. But when it is entrust-
ed not only to one inexperienced in the
business, but blunt, straig htforward SOL
der, such as Grant, the confusion and
dismay are beyond count. In all this the
President looks to me like an elephant
feeling his way over q .oop-pole bridge.
The mystery that cannot be penetrated
is, who influences him All concede that
there must be some back-door power, but
who or what it is defies scrutiny and spec
ulation. A man is suggested only to be
rejected. AT one time it was supposed
that Washburne held the key to the private
staircase. But this is ex ploded. Then
Rawlins was pointed to. But Rawlins can
not control his own department. Now
John Sherman is regarded by some as the
prime minister and favorite, but this hui
man icicle set on end by mysterious
Providence comes out at times considerably
jolted, and in Ugh state of disgust.
Let the secret adviser be any one, or no
one, the fact is patent that the patronage
is being horribly managed, and the wrath
gathers force as the offices are filled. do
not mean the ordinary disgust that comes
Of disappointment, but an uglier feeling
than that. Heretofore we have always
had certain eminent leaders who shared
the councils and readily shouldered the re-
sponsibility, but now these leaders are the
men who were first amazed, and are now
indignant.
Such is the state of the political atmos-
phere here just now. About the Capitol
one hears nothing but curses, not loud, but
deep, that follow every batch of appoint.
ments. These Congressman complain that
they are not only disappointed, but are
treated in way to add insult to injury
The grim little sphinx sits in silence, puff
fling tobacco smoke in their eyes, and res
ponding Yes or No with about as much
meaning as there is in his face.
And yet, to one who looks phi losophi
cally at the situation, these men so treated
really make the government. Gen. Gran,
feels his power now, but it is the power OF
the patronage, and every day this lessons
The time is not distant when the politicians
will have no cause to call at the White
House, and the eyes of the people will be
turned to the Capitol, where the Govern.
ment really is, and about that time the
little sphinx will lay ide his cigar, and
look, too, in that direction.
This would be all very well, if that con.
founded Democratic party did not inter
yene. But times are hard, money scarce
and taxation heavy. The people see, in
dismay, that the rich grow richer, and the
poor poorer, and with that disposition tc
shift position when sick, or in pain, they
turn to Il party that can give them re-
lief.-COr. Gin. Com.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

More Fun.
Being slightly in the Puzzle-problem,
enigma business We clip, as. follows, from
the West Union:
A person starts from New York Monday
morning and travels in due westerly
course as fast as the earth revolves till he
arrives at New York. Where would he
first be told by the inhabitants it was
Tuesday morning?
Three men are required to carry a stick
of timber 100 feet long, of uniform size
and weight, one of them is stationedsat
one end, at what point in the stick must
the other two be placed, by each taking
hold of opposite ends of lever placed
erossways under the stick, SO that the
man stationed at the end will, when the
stick is raised from the ground, sustain
just one third Of the weight?
Every person furnishing correct an
swer to either of the above questions will
be entitled to receive the Union for one
year, on the payment of 81 in advance.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

Operator McGinty favors us with the
following market report, from Liverpool
and the principal cities Of the United
States, Of to-day. Liverpool market re
ports published in the TINES on the same
day they are announced in the board o
trade halls Of that city:
Milwaukee, April 2l.-Flour quiet
steady and unchanged. Wheat, firm
l,034(1l,l0a. Corn, steady, 81. Oats
nominal, So.
Chicago, April 81 Wheat, steady, LO4
for No. 2. Corn, dull, 40.
Liverpool, April 81, l:50 p. m.-Flour,
2l3d. White Wheat, Ss,5d@Sa. Red
Wheat, 9s, Id. Corn, 27s. Gold, SAG.
New York, April 2l.-Flour, dull
Wheat, dull, l,36 for No. 2. Corn, dull,
50. Pork, steady, S3l.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
Cattle Trade of the United States,

Few people have an intelligent idea
of the cattle trade of the United States
Some interesting facts and figures on
this question were recently submitted
before the Social Science Association at
Albany. 1t is stated that the consump-
tion of beef in France was 10000 tons;
in England, 100000 tons; and in the
United States 100000 tons. One of
the principal sources Of supply of cattle
to the Eastern States and New York
was Texas. When the war broke out,
Texas had only 5000, 900 head Of CATTLE
There are now 100000 head of cattle
in that State. The total supposed value
of cattle in the United States was
81 000,000,000 and the total annual
consumption amounted to 5O,0OO,00O
head. In New York alone there was
| $50 100000 worth of meat annually
consumed, besides S3,0O0,O00 pounds Of
butter, valued at So, 900, 900; 72,000,-
900 pounds of cheese, valued at S14
600, 0O0--a total of sos, 100000. While
such enormous consumption was going
on with a regularity of supply which
was marvellous, the articles of necessity
passed through the hands of many diff
ferent traders. 1t was thought, there
fore, that the interests of the community
imperatively demanded some legislation
for the protection of the public. We do
not see how or in what way legislation
could accomplish any good, but. perhaps
| it might. There are more things in po-
litical economy than are dreamt Of in
commercial philosophy.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21


NO. 26....Nervous debility, with its
many attendants, low spirits, depression,
involuntary emissions, loss of semen, sper-
matorrhGa, loss of power, dizzy head, loss
of memory and threatened impotence and
imbeciity, find sovereign cure in Hum
phrey's Homeopathic Specific No. Twenty
eight. Composed of the most valuable
mild and potent Curatives, they strike at
once at the root Of the matter, tone up the
system, arrest the discharges, and impart
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the
entire man. They have cured thousands
of cases. Price S. per package of six boxes
and vial, which is very important in obstin-
ate or old cases, or 81 per single box. Sold
by All Druggiets, and sent by mail on re-
ceipt Of price. Address Humphreys
Specific Homeopathic Medicine Co., 562
Broadway. New York. 632y
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

A housekeeper writes: "iIaying some
stone Jars in which lard had been packed
until they became unfit for use,. made
them perfectly sweet by packing them full
Of fresh earth, and letting it remain two
or three weeks. This is an experiment
with me, and suspect it would be equally
effective in any case Of foul earthen or
stone warc.'
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

The New York Tribune says the reason
why PLANTATION BITTERs are so generally
used is owing to the fact that they are
always made up to the original standard,
and of pure material, let the price be what
it WILL The Tribune just hits the nail on
the head, for Plantation Bitters' are not
only made of pure material, but the people
are told what they are made of, as the re-
cipe is wrapped around each bottle: Don't
20 home without bottle.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
OBITUARY

OBITUARY.
Died at l1.5o P. NJ, Friday last, April
10th, 1869. of Congestion of the brain,
WILLIAM FOX of the NORTH Iowa
TINES, McGregor, Iowa.
The writer of this notice is accustomed
to pen obituary farewells, but since his
connection with the press no event OF the
kind has occurred which more entirely un-
mans him in that line of newspaper duty,
as the necessity of recording the death of
one whose heart was so devoted to our
social happiness, and to our business in
terests. How shall we begin to write
about him? The formal is not our forte,
and the sympathetic is not always to pub
lie taste. In sc youth of 10 years
called at our Office, and modestly asked if
we wanted an apprentice to the printing
business. Our Office was then in ESQ.,,
Arnold's corner, now occupied by Mrs.
Fernyhough as a Crockery and Fancy
Store, nearly opposite the Western House.
We employed him. Not learned, but
willing, he did all in his power to aid us.
AS well acquainted with printing as We
were, he went to work as roler-boy, or,
in printers parlancc, the "devil." MER-
RILL, junior, now of the Prairie du Chen
Courier, GEO. w. HAlsLErr, late of the
DEBORAH Register, S. s. HAIsLErT, of the
Lansing Chronicle, ANDY FELT, Of the
Nashua Post, and A. P. r. made up the
corps of the NoRrH Iowa TINES. For
many years we lived together, and no I'M
kind word passed among us. OF different
politics, the corps had no wrangles. All
was pleasant. 1t might be interesting to
the writer and his "boys'' to give history
of the TINES, but the public would not
care about it., and We do not wish to be
obtrusive. "Billy"-better known by
that name than any other-is in the grave
A thirteen-years acquaintance, a friend
whose face will be always before US, a
faithful worker, an unassumins gentleman,
a most successful solicitor and collector,
we feel his absence in almost every way
that human heart can suggest
The deceased was out Of health for
several days. None of us knew it.
Naturally quiet, we took too little notice
of his mental difficulty. On Friday
about 5 ?. NJ. he was brought to his home
(mine and his) deranged. DR.. Lowe was
called and faithfully attended him. Mr..
Pike, Mr.. G. w. Howe Of this city, the
writer and family remained with him till
ll.50 of the evening when DEATH took
possession Of all that was mortal of
"Bi,ly Fox"
The funeral ceremonies were held at the
house which had SO long been his home.
Rev. Mr.. WRIGHT, (by request) of the
Baptist Church, made few remarks, of a
most liberal and un-sectarian character,
hymns by Mr.. Cone and assistants, and
the printers Of the city, as pall-bearers,
placed our friend in the hearse. A large
procession waited on the body to the city
Grave Yard.
Farewell to the PRINTER There are
few in this city who will be more missed
or whose absence will be more regretted
than him who sleeps his last sleep on the
bluffs Of the Mississippi.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

Something less than 100000 of coup
ons have been received at the treasury to
this date, on account of the anticipation
of the May and July interest, under the
recent orders of the secretary of the trea-
sury. The government saves $4,000 BY
the rebate.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

The auditor of the State, John A.
Elliott, tells US, in another column, all
About the Miss. Valley ms. Co., of Deco
rah. Ills showing puts the company in a
number one position, and will enable her
officers to continue their usually successful
business with the confidence Of the people,
which has ever been msrited.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

At protracted meeting, recently held
"out west" an ancient sister in the church
arose and said IL sec young ladies here
that think m ore Of gewgaws, fnrbelows
ribbons, and laces, than they do of their
souls welfare. / loved them once, and
adorned my hat with French artificial
flowers, bright-colored ribbons, and sky,
blue trimmings; but | found they were
dragging me down to destruction, SO
took them oii:-,and gave them to my sis
tn ~ 5aA III tH&
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

Beard Bros, of St. Louis, have sent IL.
B. Malone & Co., of this city, a splendid
safe with patent combination lock, and
appointed them as their Agents for Nc
Gregor and surrounding cities. The Phil.
Sheridan brought up fine sample which
can be seen at the Office of IL. b. M. & Co.
opposite the Postoffice.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
The Tinte5.
FOR SALE :!

A Fine black Walnut POST OFFICE CASE, con-
tanning 100 glass faced boxes and Is drawers all
of which will be sold at great bargain. For further
,,art;cpIars enquire of G. w. d. LATHROP,
2w651 Clcrmont, Iowa.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

ADvERrIsEMENrs.-We can do nothing
this week but to ask people to read our
advertisements. Our home circle for a
few days has given US much anxiety
''Death has been in the house! y We are
greatly obliged to our advertising friends,
to our correspondents, to everybody who
feels good toward us as individuals or to
the TINES.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21


Go and look at Malone & Co.'s Safe.....
Bill Burgess is buying all the cattle anc
hogs III the country, but he has boy o.
ten years old that wont be cheated out Of
"a 6ne porker unless his father comes down
WITH dollars. Good for the boy !.......
WILLI1Ms, of the Dousman House, Pr. du
Chen, sends us early lettuce, onions, and
radishes. JOHN is not SO handsome at
some, but he is an awful Teller to remem
Der his friends. Thank you. Where dc
you get all these good things while the
April frosts Of North Iowa snake the an
gels 90 mad in their desires for some
thing green 7.........Delos E. Powell, clerk
of the Dousman House, is very sick with
nbsccss in the side. We most sincerely
hope he will recover. Doctors report to
us that an incision made on Sunday drew
quart of matter from the diseased part
:s... DUNLAP, formerly Of Waukon, late Of
all the mining regions, is in the city with
a pocket full of rocks. He looks better
than ever before. Kennedy Murphy
ESQ.,, of Prairie du Chen, died suddenly
at his residence, last week.
Ed. Deacon has g ne to New York on
business Of the firm of Malone & Co., Of
which he is a partHer...... Geo. W. Haislet
will soon "start'' lively, Insurance
Newspaper somewhere in North Iowa
probably at Decorah..... The Register al
DEBORAH, under the management of Frank
Rowland and Eb. Huntington, late Of the
Ne,rs of this city, is about as lively q
sheet as we get. IT'S not our special bu
siness to speak about it, but It's passing
strange that they Jorget to refer to the
damaging notice the Ners made of them
both The talk Of the three gentlemen
who left or were discharged few
weeks ago, was true or it was not: will
somebody please tell us The writer
of this small amount of home-ism is ex-
pecting an order by telegraph to Dubuque
as grand,jury witness in the somewhat
notorious case Of r.. d. Arthur.
Will somebody do us the kindness to
write an article thanking Judge IIibben
of Chicago, and his travelling agent, A. c.
Williams, ('the devil on two sticks we
used to call the latter when in Hoosiel
landD for box Of the finest cigars ever
seen in Iowa. What we ever did to George
Hibben, or to Williams, that would justify
such kind familiarity we know not, but
the wrapped up weed is none the less ac-
ceptable. Hibben & Co., 90, Randolph
- Street, Chicago. manufacture cigars from
ire pure Havana leaf. We have known
George since 80, and all orders sent him
or given to Mr.. Williams, we will guaran
tee to be faithfully filled.
"a - The Merchants Union Express Co. is nc
more in this locality-the old United
States having taken possession, by agree
ment, of the route from Mil. to Pr. dr
Chen, and from McGregor to St. Paul
Minneapolis, &c. The States re com
menced the run to>day. That Co. occupy
the Office in this city used by the M. U
Co. Mr.. Human informs US that he il
mot now advised Of any further change.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN
MACHINES

Farmers should see to it, that in every neighbor-
hood they have one of the Gciser Scparators.
without apron selves, to do their threshing They
lighter thresh faster, the grain, clean it
better than the old style machines.
For Circulars write to
GElSTER ThRESilHG MACHINE CO..
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

TO THE WORKING GLASS; am now prepared
to furnish all classes with constant employment at
their homes the W hole OF the time for the spare
moments. Business new, light and profitable. Fifty
cents to S. evening is easily earned by persons OF
much men, Great inducements are offered those
who will devote their whole time to the business
and that every person who This notice may send
their address and test the business for themselves
l make the following unparalleled offer: TO all who
not well satisfied with the business will send 81
to pay for the trouble of writing me. Full particl-
lars dir ections, &C. sent free. Samples sent by mail
for 10 cents. Address Il. C. ALLEN, Augusta, Me.
3m649
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
Home and other Itenls ..

L. Metzgar has got choice styles OF
prints at II! cents per yard, TOO. 4w
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

L. Metzsar gives in exchanges for butter,
eggs, and all other kinds of produce, his
l2A cent. prints, Too. 4w65O.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

Forty barrels choice syrups at less than
Chicago prices, for cash.
d, II, UAML1N & Co.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21

Mrs. KERzMAN begs leave to state
that she has nice supply of Spring
and Summer Millinery and Ladies'
dress goods of fancy varieties. Hel
store is on the south side of Main ST.,
up stairs, and near w. J. Powers store.
A long acquaintance with the business,
both in selecting stock and close atten-
ton to styles, enables Mrs. X. to please
the most fastidious. Call, ladies if you
wish to see the handsomest and cheap
est female ornamental work in Milin-
cry known to the northwest. 6504w
DRArrNG.-W. G. Austin proposes to
oblige everybody in his line, On terms
that will enable him to make living.
Persons who are likely to have any
draying, transferring, hauling or any work
which can be done by willing hands and
strong horses, will secure the earliest
attention by handing over Their orders to
him. Tell what you want done. and he
Will S,oaAaheeo pAo'PthCoo oAu ASooohoOiO
prices.
McGregor, April It'll, 1869. 65l-6m
MAGNOLIA WATER. = Superior to the
best imported German Cologne, and sold
at half the price. 630y
ESTABLISHED 1857. - For promptness
and highest market prices, send your
Game, Wool, Pclts, Fars, Eggs, Butter
and all country produce to the old and
well-known Produce Commission House
of Benz. F. Ballard, 81 Greenwich street,
New York. P. o. Box 6S22. 636
A. NJ, S. ALL must surrender to
Constitution Bitters, for there is no con-
cealing the fact that they are taking the
lead of all other Bitters, and are destined
to become as famous and popular as any
medicinal preparation in use. All unite
in praising them, and when the people de.
eide in favor of anything in the kind, they
are generally right. We are lately meet
ing a good many who are using the Con.
stitution, and it does us good to see how
healthy and rudy they look, and they al!
attribute it to the use Of Constitution Bit.
tcrs. We would advise you all to take nc
other.
Use Stewards Cough Cure for that hack
ing cough.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-04-21
New York, April DIST,

The Hcrald's special by cable says
The American minister, in accordance
with instructions from Washington, has
made formal demand to-day for an ex-
PLANTATION in regard to the capture of the
American vessel, Nary LoweN, by Span
ish frigate, while in charge of the British
revenue officials, off the Bahamas, and
with the British seal upon her.
The Tlibsnc's Montreal special says =
Large parties of influential citizens met to
consider change in government relations
Strong speeches were made favoring an.
.nexation. large number OF papers openly
fayoring it.
Sen. Summers speech was copied in flu
by English and French papers, and was
the chief topic.