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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
Neither just nor Honorable.


We are somewhat surprised at the NOM
ination to office, by President Grant, of SO
many of his own relatives. 1t is not ex-
actly in accordance with our idea of the
man, for, although we never considered
him to be statesman enough to be fit &C.
cupant of the White House, we always
viewed him as an upright man, and dis
posed to be fearlessly just and honorable.
Now, it is neither just nor honorable to
bestow public Office ON every kinsman
he can discover. Every kinsman he has
will be very likely to present himself for
official reward because Of his relationship,
and reasonable number of them would
have right to expect Office, but surely
not all We are panied to see that all,
without exception, are gratiied, just as
we We're panied to see the nomination Of
General Longstreet to the collectorship Of
the port of New Orleans. We do not
wonder that the Senate hesitates to confirm
such an appointment. No one will accuse
us Of disposition to indorse vindictve
acts towards the men of the south. Let
bygones be bygoncs'' is our motto. But
besrowing the emoluments of Office upon
men who barred the sword and labored en-
Enthusiastically to destroy the Union is an
other question. Why men who fought
against the Union should be rewarded at
the expense of men who shed their blood
for it, passes our comprehension both OF
mercy and magnanimitv. 1t disgusts us
with the hollowness of all pretensions to
public probity.-Cin. Gazette.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

ALLoCUTIoN OF THE PORE TO TIE CoUS-
Gil OF CONSIDERATIONS, January 49,
On recent occasion, his Holiness Pho TX.
delivered, in presence of the cardinal con-
clave, on allocution, from which we ex-
tract the following passages
"The war you speak off, said he, in re-
ply to the Cardinal Vicar, +" is the war of
good against evil +; the war of hell against
the Church Of Christ This war is very
old; it began at the beginning of the
world, and it will be carried on Us long as
the world exists Rome is the
object of love and hatred, the battlefield
of the enemies Of God. In the middle ages
the seat of war was the Holy Sepulchre
in modern times the Sepulchre of St. Paul
and st. Peter are now their battle. ground.
But whatever may have been the results
of their sacreligious attempts, God never
allowed any prince to sit on these two Sc
pulchres which are the throne of His Holy
Vicar"
Such speeches wouldn't scare us very
much. Napoleon the st, Catholic as he
was. did not 80 to Rome to be crowned.
The Pope made a risi to Paris to oblige
the Emperor. Ecclesiastical presumption
is not confined to the Pope.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

Learning that President Grant had ap-
piled to the Society of Friends for list of
names Of those who would be suitable
persons for Indian agents, who would
carry out mildly and judiciously the policy
of the government toward this abused and
abusing race, we addressed the following
letter to His Excellency. We are now
awaiting reply in expectancy.
Blairstown, March 20, 1869.
DEAR GENERAL: Having read in the
Chicago Journal that thee had applied to
the Quakers of Philadelphia for the names
of persons suitable for Indian Agents, and
fearing they might inadvertently omit my
name, address thee, giving the reasons
why should be appointed.
LIST, I have never fought a duel!
I'd, have never killed a Mexican!
Sd, have never killed an Indian
never could see any use in it--their fur
won't make good gloves, their meat won,
make good sausage, and their hoofs won't
make good glue.
4th, have been station agent nearly
four years, and have never yet got killed
myself.
Truly thine,
w. II, w,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
No. 2a....Ncrvous debility, with it

NO. 2e....Ncrvous debility, with its
many attendants, low spirits, depression,
involuntary emissions, loss Of semen, sper-
matorrhoca, loss of power, dizzy head, loss
of memory and threatened impotence and
imbecility, find a sovereign cure in Hum
phreys Homeopathic Specific No. Twenty
eight. Composed of the most valuable
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once at the root Of the matter, tone up the
system, arrest the discharges, and impart
vigor and energy, life and vitality to the
en!irs 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 Druggists, and sent 10y 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, 1869-03-31
A Washington special to the Chi

A Washington special to the Chi
cage Times of Monday, says: The
radicals manifest dissatisfaction, and
no little solicitude, over Grants opin-
ion about the political status Of Geor-
gia and Mississippi, which cases are to
be disposed of during the week. He
is decidedly against recalling the car
pet-bag convention in Mississippi, and
permitting it to foist still greater out
RACES on the state than are even now
proposed; but if congress shall insist
on this, he is opposed to the conven-
ton appointing the provisional gov
ernor, who will. of course, run the
machine in the interests of the carpet
baggers and scallawags. Nor does the
Georgia bill, which was considered by
the reconstruction committee on yes
terday, receive his sanction. 1t abol-
isles the present legislature, puts Geor-
gia out Of the union, and, in effect,
makes Gov. Bullock king of all he
The president says that UNI
der the reconstruction laws, no matter
how absurdly the legislation has been
the state is in the union,
and if he sticks to that, the radicals
have reason for apprehension.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

The customary resolution of thanks to
the Speaker at the close Of the Fortieth
Congress was moved by Judge Woodward
(Democrat,) of Pennsylvania, and was
unusually hearty in its commentator. 1t
declared "that the retirement of the Hon.
Schuyler Colfax from the Speakers chair,
after long and faithful discharge of its
duties, is On event in our current history
which would cause general regret were it
not that the country il to have the benefit
of his matured talents and experience in
the higher sphere Of duty to which he has
been called by q majority of his country.
men. In parting from our distinguished
Speaker, the House records, with becom-
ing sensibility, its high appreciation of
his skill in parliamen tary law, of his
pr0mptness in administering rules and
facilitating the business of the body, of
his urbane manners, and of the dignity
and impartiality with which he has prcsi-
ded over the deliberations of tho House.
He wilt carry with him into his new field
of duty, and throughout life, the kind !;
regards of every member Of this Con-
gress."
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
Des NIoines g. n:cGregor Railroad.
WATERLOO, March Oath, 1869.

WATERLOO, March Oath, 1869.
In accordance with the call issued, a
meeting Of those interested in the construc-
ton of line Of railway from Des Moines
to McGregor, was held in Russell Hall, in
Waterloo, on Wednesday, March oath,
1869. The convention was called to order
by Judge Couch, of Blackhawk county,
who nominated Hon. DAVID HAMMER, of
Clayton county, President of the Conven-
ton. On motion Of Hon. L. d. Tracy, of
Marshal county, the following gentlemen
we're appointed
Vice Presidents Of the Convention, VIM.
II. Leas, of Polk county, Col. i. w. John
son, of Marshall, p. McIsaac, of Black
hawk, Jno. Webb, of Fayette, L. d. Ira
cy, Of Grundy, and j. X. L. Maynard, of
Bremen.
On motion Of Hon. G. ii. Woodbury., of
Marshall county, the following gentlemen
were appointed Secretaries: +. NJ. Mills,
of Polk county, Charles Aldrich, of Mar
shall, j. w. Logan, of Blackhawk, Joseph
Eibeck, of Clayton. On motion of Judge
Couch, of Blackhawk county, committee
to determine the question of county
representation was appointed. W.
ii. Leas, of Polk, G. NJ. Woodbury., of
Marshall, j. IL. Leavitt, and S. II. Rounds,
of Biackhawk, II. w. Burlingame, Of
Clayton, Henry Burc'l, of Fayctte.
On motion Of lion. G. NJ. Woodbury., OF
Marshall county, committee to draft ar>
ticles Of incorporation was appointed.
Committee: G. NJ. Woodbury., Of Marshall
county, V. Bausenwein, of Polk, G. w.
Couch, of Dlackhawk, D. Lclingwell, oil
Clayton, J. II. Comstock, of Grundy, John
Webb, of Fayette, Ii. j. j. Jantscn, Of
Tama, and 0. Faville, CT Bremen.
Col. Bauscnwen, of Polk county, ad.
dressed the convention in explanation Of
the project under consideration, giving a
sketch of its contemplated connections,
importance and prospects.
A letter from Gov. Merrill to Judge
Woodbury., and letters from capitalists in
New York were read. On motion of Hon.
D. Leflingwell, of Clayton county, the ad-
dress Of Col. Bausenwein and the letters
read were referred to committee, which
was instructed to report resolutions for
the consideration of the convention. Com
mittee: Hon. d. Lefingwell, of Clayton,
Hon. L. d. Tracy, of Grundy, anu j. W.
Snow, of Polk.
AFTERNOON.
On motion, the convention adjourned
until o'clock.
w. ii. Leas, Of Polk county, submitted
the following report on representatives.:
Your committee to whon was referred
the matter Of fixing the representation OF
each county in this convention, beg leave
10 ronorf %ho co1Io1r;pr
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
PLANTATION BITTERs combine rare mcdi-

PLANTATION BITTERs combine rare mcdi-
cinal virtues with delicious aroma, and a
favor grateful to the palate. 1t is purely
vegetable, and in its composition all the
requisites Of science have been complied
with. 1t is suitable for all ages and sexes.
1t is gentle, stimulating and soothing.
All dyspeptic disorders are cured by it,
and it repairs and restores natures wasted
powers. PLANTATION BITTERs are increas-
ing daily in favor with all classes. 1t re-
lieves suffering, renders life luxury,
brightens the present, and throws hope
full light ON the future.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

Our paper has been sending seekers of
first class styles of good, ready made cloth
ing at low prices to the wrong house in
Chicago. The types made rs do the mis-
chef Instead of Is & Ia their Adv't.
should tell about the "One Price Store'' of
Terry and Barnes 116 & 118, Rar-
dolph Street. All this part of the world
know Terry and we know they have one
Of the finest of stocks. The Spring styles
are there in dazzling shape.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
German Home Life.

Germo0 Home LILO.
Rev. DR.. Stevens gives in the Methodist
this glimpse of a charming feature of Ger
man life, which Americans may well study:
"a good German home is the best in
the world. l say this peremptorily, Ger
man mothers are thoroughly maternal and
extremely affectionate. German fathers
are generally forbearing, and moderate,
and singularly inclined to domestication.
German children generally grow up as if
by instinct, with an admirable mixture Ct
flial reverence and affection. The Ger
mans love large families; the more chill
dren the better, according to their rhiloso-
ply of life; and they generally have
abundance of them. They despise the
French AID American misanthropby in
this respect, and justly point to it as
proof of decentralization, unknown in their
better land. In their homc-lifc they seem
continually, but unconseiously, to be con-
irving agreeable surprises for each other,
and this good feeling overaows the boun-
daries of home and reaches all the intima-
cies of their lives-thcir kindred, their
neighbors, their pastors and their school
masters. No people make more pleasure
out of .fste days, birthdays, wedding ami
versaries, etc. For German not to know
the birthdays and wedding anniversaries
of all his intimate friends, and not to com.
memoratc them by some token of affection,
however slight for the value is nothing
compared to the sentimcnt) is barbarism,
a sacrilcge. In large families these COM
memorations reaching from the grandpa
rent to the yearling baby, and extending
out to oil dear friends, keep up of course
an almost continuous exercise Of kindly
attentions and forethougbt; and the Ger
mans have quite universally peculiar tact
of closing these beautiful little things with
dramatic surprises, so as to render the
manner" infinitely more precious than
the matter. The lowliest village schools
. masters birthday is known to all his rus
tic flock, and Lis cottage on that day is a
shrine of pilgrimage to all the little feet Of
the hamlet: flowers, books, cheese, loavcs
Of bread, embroidered slippers, chickens,
geese, even young pigs are showercd upon
him. He is decked with boquets, and his
humble home garlanded within and with
out; he is addressed in original poetry,
and serenaded with music and dancing.
And thus, also, fares the village pastor ;
and all these things are done so joyously,
so heartily, as to be evidently spontaneous,
never ceremonious,-as much a JOY to II Q
donors as to the recipients. Add to these
domestic occasions the pubic festive days
of the church and the state, and you can
imagine that German life has holidays
enough. Christmas, and similar days are
occasions of incredible festivities throu Oh
out Germany. Santa Claus has no better
dominion.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

Since our notice of Seward & Bentley's
'Alisma, we have heard considerable said
about it, and all praise it so highly, we
think it must be fine preparation for the
hair. One gentleman in speaking of the
Alisma, says his hair was quite gray be.
fore using it, but now it is as Ene and
good a color as when boy.
Stewards Cough Cure, cures Group.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
M A IL II I e Ds

At the residence of Hon. d. Baueh. of his city
March cath. by Rev. p. T.. Brown, (M. r. church,
WALTER G. IND, to Miss PAMELIAA A. PERRIGUE,
for some time assistant with Mr.. and Mrs. Judge
Baugh.
At tho C,tho,ic Church, on Easter Morning after
Mass. by Rev. Mr.. Lenahan, p. G. GRADY, of Pleas
ant Ridge. to WINNIE MCNAMARA. step-daughter
to Mrs. Murphy, and niece of Peter O'Maey, of Al
amakee Co.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
Tkc TiMes.
McGREGoR, MARCH 81, 1869.


ANDY FELT, Of the Nashua Post, our
:'boy' Of old-good one then, and rot
very bad yet-says, in Partially, OF
course:
The Lyons .Adrocate wants live demo
cratic paper at Des Moines, and asks Col.
A. p. Richardson to edit it. Col. Rich
ardson is too pure man to mlngle with
the dirty elements of the capitol.
Our "purity," ANDY is as Questionable
as that of many others, but we copy yo'.r
compliment for "auld lang sync." The
control of the Indiana Daily State 'Sentsn-
el was rendered us in January, 1886, at
large salary for those times, (sl,sOo year,
if we could manage to make statesmen
out of lot of "bull-heads," who, (which,
rather) under plethor;c party victories
were demanding adulation and Office at
the expense Of ink paper, common sense
truth and public interests. Ne declined
the offer, and came to Iowa, as said
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

An Illinois local editor says: Dandies,
tops, swells and heaEt smashers (?) part
their hair in the middle. Men continue to
part theirs on the side. A local editor,
who is generally equal to two men, three
women and a small boy, may with pros
pliety part his hair On LoM sides-liAo the
writer Of this, for instance -
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
ID I H D.:

At Clayton. March 14th, Of Lung Fever, ]. @.
JEROME, aged about so years. Funeral services ut
his house, by Rev. W Cobb.
Mr.. Jerome was one of tho most prominent citizens
of Clayton. lie postmaster since 1858. All
business suspended on the day of his burial.
widow, eight childr: N and hosts of friends
mourning for him.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

ESTABLISHED 1857. - For promptness
and highest market prices, send your
Game, Wool, Pclts, Ears, Eggs, Butter
and all country produce to the old and
well-known Produce Commission House
of Benz. +. Ballard, 81 Greenwich street,
New York. p. O. Box GS22. 636
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

The Heralds Washington dispatch says
the army officers in Washington are dis
with the late consolidation Or
der, and most of them who have had occa-
sion to visit General Sherman in order
to have their assignments changed, are
heartily disguised with his bluff manner.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
Mew advertisements.
s 3 8 8 8 8 8

TO TIE WORKING Glass; am now prepared
to furnish all classes with constant employment at
their homes the whole OF the time for the spare
Business new light and profitable. Fifty
cents to So per evening is easily earned by of
either sex, and the boys and girls earn nearly
much as men. Great inducements are offered those
who will devote their whole time to the business !;
and that every person who this notice. may send
me their address and test the business for themselves
make the follow ng unparalleled offer: TO all who
are not well satisfied with the business, will send 81
to pay for the trouble Of writing me- Full particu-
lars directions &c, sent free Samples sent by mail
for 10 cents. Address +. c. ALLEN, Augusta, Me.
3m6i9
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
l.. Metzgar has received well selected
stock Of spring goods, TOO. 4w6jO

Teas of the finest chop for sale, cheaper
than the cheapest, just arrived. f. II.
Barron & Bro. 2w649
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

MAGNOLIA WATER. = Superior to the
best imported German Cologne, and sold
at half the price. G3Oy
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

A letter from Maquoketa to the Lyons
Mirror, gives an account Of Baptist
minister named Field who attempted
suicide, all on account of love. He jump
ed into the river, got .snagsed, but didn't
drown, and when assistance came, he
cut his throat with a jack-knife. lie
was recovering at last accounts.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
RAILROAD CONVENTION

I From the Waterloo Courier we copy the
following. Comments clsewhere.)
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
Wholesale Market Report.

McGrcgor Wholesale Market Report.
CORRECTED BY
PETERSON Sc LARSON.
Druggists and Groccrs.
Wednesday, March 3d. 1860.
PRODUCE.
Wheat, MOL, 90 Potatoes, 5c@60
No.2, 50 Butter, frkin, 2O@4
Milling, roll, so
Barley, l 25 Eggs, 16
Oats, So Dried Apples, 13I@15
Flour, SO Green Apples7 0O@7 SO
Corn ,shellcd, 45@4S Peaches, baskets,
GROCERIES,.
Portland Sugar, 131% Rio Coffee, 21@24
Cuba sugar, com. 1sla@iI Java Coffee, 5000
n. com. to ch'celiGgl5N Crackers, S09R
Coffee Sugar, 16Is9lS Saleratus, 9aif
Pow.d Crsh'd, 10 Tobacco, plug, ee@75
Syrup, 75@1 10 smoking, 25@3O
Moasses, $1,000 fine cut, G5@l 10
Candy, 20@2l Salt, coarse, GO
Raisins, layer, 50t@i IS fine. $50
Alcohol 2 10 Dairy, SIS
Whisky, 95 Kerosene Oil, 40
Mackeral, = bbl.,1 IS 90 White, Z Dbl, SO
Kits, 3 90 kits, IS
Trout, q bbl., rs Cod, summer cured, 9 SO
Kits, 1S5
MISCELLANEOUS.
Plaster Paris, 90 Hides, green, 10
Cement. Louisville, 90 dry. Is
Water Lime, 3 so grubby, q off,
Hay, IL 90 Wool, -
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

The National Bank circulation of the
United States is S229, $3.50.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

Wait and see the New Goods
AT HAMLIN'S.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31
"For the glor ioue privilege
of heinv i3,f}eDp,,1eufD

IF human weakness is hereby excmpli-
fed, we don't want to deny it. Let it
exemplify. 1t is fact at ali events.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

At a meeting of the Board of Directors,
held after the adjournment of the Conven-
ton, tho following proceedings were had:
Hon. G. NJ. Woodbury., of Marshaltown,
was elected President of the Company ;
j. N. Dewey, of Des Moines, Vice Presi-
dent; G. W. Couch, Of Waterloo, Trea-
surer; +. M. Mills, Secretary. p. Me-
Isaac. Of Waterloo, as one of the Directors,
was elected member of the Executive
Committee. The Executive Committee
were instructed to appoint an engineer to
make the survey at once, the expense to
be paid by the several counties pro rata.
1t was also ordered that all monies paid
for survey, may be applied on subsequent
subscriptions of Stock.
The Board thcreupon adjourned.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-03-31

A St. Louis physician estimates that forty
per cent. of the men in this country never
drink spirits. Indians, it is sa:d,
will not scalp negroes. Philadelphia is
unusually unhealthy. LIST. Louis is in a
constant ferment about the championship
Of euchre......It was lately stated that four
Europeans had become Mohammedans at
Madras. The report is confirmed, and it
is also explained by the further statement
that they are all about to marry MohaIn-
medan wives. 1.-The meanest man yet,
lives in Dunkirk, N. Y. lie is SO mean
that he has refused to give an anxious sis
ter Information Of lost brothers. where
abouts unless the poor girl literally COM
pensates him therefor. 1t was generally
supposed, when iron>clad vessels came
into vogue, that the discomforts of living
in them would be almost unbearabie, but
experience has shown them to be tho
hcalthiest vessels in the service.
Congressman Julian, of Indiana, who
represents larger Quaker element than
any other Of the House, is urging upon
the Secretary Of the Interior the appoint
ment Of a Friend as Commissioner of In
dian Affairs. This may not be done but
it is certain that the President will use
Quakers largely in carrying out his Indian
policy. .....It is still the Presidents intcn.
ton to make General Eli Parker, late Of
his stat, Commissioner Of the Indian bu-
rcau, and it is known that he will remove
at least three-fourths Of the Indian agents
and supply their places mostly with Qua
kers . Sandwich Islanders call Cali
fornia "kaliponia," San Francisco becomes
8 PaIikiko," and the festival Of Christmas
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1869-06-18

The Great New York Fire in 1885.
7 Weelip from the columns of the Phila-
deIphia Undervriter, an Interesting incided
in the earlier experiences of the Etna In
surance Company, of Hartford, Conn, show
ing the value, as well as the reward which
attaches to a faithful fulfllment Of obliga.
tons, at time when nerve was requisite,
ana individual sacrifice probable.
After the great FIRE Of 1895, the "Etna, -
of Hartford, now tue largest, strongest, and
most successful Fire Insurance Company in
America, received notice OF their losses, and
the President called meeting Of the Board
of Directors, and in a few words told them
they had lost, probably, all their capital.
After 4 few moments silence. in which the
President brought from the fire-ProOf vault
all the stocks and bonds representing their
capital, and placed them before them, when
one Of the Board asked him what he should
do, "Dor, said tie President, "GO to New
York and pay the losses, if it takes every
dollar there" pointing to the package, sand
my own fortune besides"
The anxious looks gave way to those Of
settled determination, and the Board unani-
mousiy said: sGood and we will stand by
you with all orr individual capital
The President went TO New York, adjus-
ted the Losses, and in a years tine the COM
pany, so bold to act and ready to fllfll all
its obligations, had their capital more than
returned by premiums, and better repu-
taiiOa than any company in the United
States A. Il. BYEBS, Agent Ohice Ma.
lional Exchange Bank builling.
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