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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
Discovery Of Rich Gold Fields in Monta.

Mr.. j. NJ. Cavanagh, delegate in
Congress from Montana territory, has re-
ceived the following letter from respea
sible gentleman, announcing the discovery
of new and rich gold fields sn Missoula
county, heretofore almost entirely an agri
cultural region. Over 500, 100000 have
already been taken from the gold fields ol
Montana, and new discoveries are con.
stantly made:
''There is now no possibility Of doubt
but that the mines already discovered
here will make the livliest and largest
mining camp in the territory the coming
season, and their extent no one can pre-
dict with any certainty. Cedar Greek and
its tributaries. within the present organiz-
ed mining district, will, at the very lowest
estimate, employ between FIVE and ten
thousand miners on the bars, hills and
channels of the streams, which are now
known to contain good pay. Taking q
view outside their immediate camp, along
the Bitter Root Mountain range, which
extends from the divide between the bend
of the Big Hole and Bitter Root rivers,
and rsns northwardly to Bead. d'Oreille
Lake, a distance of two hundred and fifty
miles, with an average width of forty
miles, and considering the good paying
and rich gold deposits that have been re-
Gently discovered on both sides of the range,
the limited amount ofprospecting that has
been done, it is reasonable to expect and
almost certain that further and more ex-
tensive mines will be found and opened
up at an early day. There was no ques-
ton but that the range, as whole, within
the limits mentioned, is gold-bearing, and
presents the best and most extensive field
for the miner and prospector to be found
within the limits of the Pacific shore.
"This point, which is now about the
centre of the discoveries, is 300 miles from
Walla- ALA, and little over 26O miles
from Helena, so that we will have com>
petition in supplies from both quarters.
The climate is milder and much more
favorable to mining than any portion of
the Rocky Mountains. Thus far there
has been but three days during the winter
too cold to impede mining, and for its ex-
cellence and abundance of timber and
water the range surpasses any portion of
the mountains have ever seen.
~ regard these dicoveries as the open
ing up of most profitable and rich min
ing region. As some of the old places be-
come exhausted it affords field for all
the idle men, and will operate largely to
increase the population of Montana terri
tory. write you as the situation seems
to me from careful and actual observations
for the past three months, regardless Of
the sensational opinions of the over san
guine of the stories Of the earlier disgust
ed stampeders."
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

The newest things in regard to "Shoo,
Fly" is version after the manner ol
Hans Breitmann, and a travesty on Sex.
cslsior.'' The first two verses are in the
manner following:
Der efening clouds vas sedd,inE fast,
As young man drough der nllago bassed,
Shksding along der shdorm und hail,
Nit desc words tied n bis oad tail:
"Shoo ny.'
"Oh! don'd go such . nj shd like dose,''
His mudder CRIES. "You will got vroze:
Dot Shen vroct dot will nib your ear"
He only said SO NIT shneer:
Shoe, fly"
The old man told him to stop, and the
young maid told him to stop, but
Higher und higher dat young mau vept.
For de shdorms he don'd did care cent,
As he wiped dat shnow OF his lsfd ear,
Dem words vas herd sdill shdreng und CLEAR
"Shoo, hy.'
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
A Rebuke..

A Rebuke..
There was once very old man who
lived in the house with his son. The old
man was deaf, his eyes were dim and his
legs weak and thin. When he was at the
table he could hardly hold his spoon, SO
much did his hands shake, and at times
he would spill his soup on the table. All
this vexed the sons wife, and they made
the old man sit in the corner behind the
stove. There he ate his food from an
earthenwsre dish, and he had not always
too much too eat, as you may guess.
Well, one day his trembling hands
could not hold the dish-it fell to the
floor and broke. At this, his son and
sons wife were so vexed that they spoke
harshly to the poor old man. Then they
brought him a bowl of wood, out of
which he had to eat his food. Not long
after this his grandson, boy about seven
years Of age, was seen at work following
out log Of wood. His parents could not
guess what he was trying to do. The lit
tie boy said nothing to any one, hut kept
al his work on the log, and looked very
grave, rs if he had some great work on
hand.
'What are you doing there?" asked
the father.
The little boy did not want to tell.
Then his mother asked:
"What are you doing there, my son ?''
"Oh," said he, "Im only making a
trough such as our pigs cut out off,
"But what are you making it for?"
~ am making it," said he, "for you
and father to eat out of when grow up"
The parents looked at each other and
burst into tears. From that time forth
they treated the old man we'll. He had
the best place at the table, nice dish and
plenty Of food.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

THE Minneapolis Tribune has very
high opinion Of Mr.. DAWES, who exposed
in Congress the reckless extravaganza of
GRANr's administration, and it asks him to
Ego on his way" But, in New Hampshire,
he went back on his way, ate the words
he had spoken in Congress and vouched
for the economy of GRANT administration.
He told on the stump a very different
story from that which he told in Congress.
What does the Tribune say to that? st.
Paul Pioneer.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
George Wilkes, Cans

| n
From the New York Sun, March 10.
George Wilkes, editor of the Spirit o,
the Times, has, it is said, for some tim,
past, entertained i'll feelings against Will
liam W. Leland, lately the proprietor oi
the St. Julian Hotel. On Saturday week
he made partial attack upon the latter
in his paper, whereupon Leland called al
his Office and requested him to desis.
from future articles of the kind. Mr..
Wilkes refused, and said that he should
continue giving his opinion upon him.
Maj. Leland departed, telling Wilkes that
he would then have to abide by the con,
sequences. A short skirmish of words
occurred between the two, and Leland de-
parted. In the Spirit of the Times of last
Saturday, in long article upon Maj. LIE.
land, Mr.. Wilkes published~the following
scandalous paragraph:
ut is but true that Maj. VIM. W. LIE.
land would recollect anything that he
might haye to do for SIS note. He, Mai,
VIM. Leland, is a notorious swindler and
scoundrel, whose infamy is as common as
thc air. He would not be believed on
oath by any jury in New York, and adj
ding beastly cowardice and brutishness to
his dishonesty, is discountenanced even
by his own brothers for his cruel beatings
and kickings of wife, who, in addition
to being adorned with every womanly vir-
tue, has borne him several children
Major Leland did not again call at Mr.,
Wilkes Office. but in walking up the west
side of Broadway yesterday he met him
between Worth and Duane streets. TAX
ing of his gloves, he stopped Mr.. Wilkes
and asked him in emphatic tones what he
meant by slandering him. Mr.. Wilkes
said:
"keep away from me now; I don't
want anything to do with you," and at
the same time moved his right hand to-
ward his left breast pocket. Major Le>
land thought that he was attempting to
draw pistol, and felt that no time was to
be lost. Having an oxen stick with O
knotted top in his hand, he struck Wilkes
violent blew on the top of the head and
partially stunned him. He followed the
blow by others on the head, face, and
body, and after knocking Wilkes down,
finally broke his cane. Wilkes recovered
himself, and ran into the store No. 325
Broadway, pursued by his antagonist.
Here he was subjected to renewed blows,
and his head and cheek bled freely. LIE,
land, finding that his stick, without the
upper part, was but moderately effective.
finally desisted and left Wilkes washed
his face in the store, and also departed.
The whole affair was of very short dura-
tion. Wilkes made no complaint, and,
consequently, no arrest of Leland was
made.
Maj. Leland was visited by a host of
friends last evening, who warmly congrat-
alated him upon his achievement. In
conversation with Sun reporter the ma
jor said:
"Tho charges made against me in Geo.
Wilkes paper are as false as hell, and he
knew it when he printed them. There is
not word of truth in them. l felt it
my duty to punish the miserable coward,
and l have done so. ask no favors. I
ask for nothing but fair play, and that l
am sure the public will grant. My char
acter is too we'll known to be effected by
anything that George Wilkes can say or
write
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
A CARD.

DR. HUNT late of Syracuse, New York, re-
spectfully informs the people Of Mc0regor and ycin
isy that he has opened OfiAs Ia Church elrl
block where his have their Dentistry Establish
ment. DR.. HUNT is an old practitioner. He can be
found day and night at his once except whom profes-
sionallv absent. All whs wish to be treated upon
PURE Homapathis principles will please call on him
All Female Chronic diseases cd successfully
No0rsgor. Iowa ,Jand 22d. lse0. 662tf
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Our material for the forthcoming uisto-
ry of Meanness is aceumulating. A
place is requested for the following, from
an Iowa contributor:
Not many miles from the village OF
Clear Lake, in Northern Iowo, lives Jim
G., who was considered to be about as
hard as Western politics and associations
can make some men, and who Wis always
on hand when fresh keg was tapped, or
when good show presented game
of "draw." However, last winter, during
the progress of an eight-wcek's revival,
Jim came forward and made clear con-
fession of his past offences, and promised
to enlist on the Lords side from that time
forward and in token of his sincerity,
joined the church. At the close of the
''effort," Brother D., who had labored
as only xealous ministers can labor, being
ready to leave for his home, many miles
distant, intimated that small collection
would be thankfully received, whereupon
Brother A. went round to see what
could be raised for his benefit, and among
others called on Jim, who patiently heard
the request but declined "forking.' y
"Why," said Brother A, shave you
not been converted through his agency p
"Yes, l suppose so," said Jim. "Theu
you must certainly feel grateful toward
him for your deliverance, and surely will
not withhold this small amount?" jim
scratched his head moment and replied
"I'll tell you what it is, Brother A., i
l find my religion genuine l will pay
Brother D dollar the next time h,
comes; but IU be 6lo,ced if IHke to spend
money for an article till know its al
right"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Miss Elizabeth Stanton has beeu elected
School Director for District No. 5, Full
ton township, Muscatine County, Iowa.
The Davenport Gazette says Adjutant
Gen. N. B. Baker, of Iowa, was the last
Democratic Governor of New Hampshire,
in 1854.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

II you've any task to do,
Let me whisper, friend, to you,
Doit.
II you've anything to say,
True and need, yea or nay,
Say it.
II you've any thing to love,
A. blessing from above,
Love II.
II some hollow creed you doubt,
And the whole world boot and doubt,
Doubt it.
II you know what torch to light,
Guiding Others through the night,
Light 1t.
If-you've any debt to pay,
Rest you neither night or day
Pay it.
II you've any Joy to hold
Next your heart lest ii get cold
Hold it.
II you've any grief to meet
At the Low ing fathers feet
Meet IL.
II you're given light to see,
What 4 child of God should be-
See it..
Whether life Be bri ght or drear,
There's message sweet and clear,
Whisper cd down to every ear
Hear IL.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

The following ingenious lines on the letter II have
been attributed to various pefsons but the real au-
thor il not known
'"Twas whispered in Heaven, il was muttered in
He'll,
And Echo caught family the sound as il fell:
On the confines of Earth twas permitted to rest,
And the depths Of the it's presence confessed
Twill be found in the sphere when tits rived asundcr
Be found in the lightning and hear in this thunder
Twas allotted to man with his earliest breath,
1t attends him at birth, 1t awaits him in death;
1t pr.sides Ger bis happiness, bonor, apd health,
Is the prop Of his house. and the end of his wealth
1t begins every hope, every wish It doth bound;
1t prays with the hermit, with monarchs 10 crown
ed;
In the heaps Of the miser tits boarded with care,
But is sure to be lost In his prodigal heir.
Without it the soldier, the seaman may roam,
But woe 10 the wretch who expels it from home.
In the whispers of conscience its voice will be
found,
Nor cen in the whirlwind Of passion be drowned.
Twill net soften the heart but though deaf to the
ear,
II will make IL actually and constantly hear.
But in shade let it rest like the delicate flower;
Oh! breathe on II softly-it dies in hourv'
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

&C. Washbuane announces positively
that he will not be candidate for re-
election to Congress from the Sixth Wis.,
consin District.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

JOHN LUTHER BRO, manufacturers Of Wag-
oAs, Sleghs and Cutters.
FLECK 4 BRO, dealers in Dry Goods Groceries,
etc., etc. Forwarding and Commission Merchants,
AMI ipreprietors Of the Gutenberg Flour Mills.
CRAWFORD HOUSE, near Steamboat Landing
NJ. Crawford, Proprietor.
WIN. SULLIVAN, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries.
and Forwarding and Cemmi ssion Merchant.
JEFFERSON HOTEL, Schiller street, between 1st
and I'd streets, Horny Thamap, Proprietor. A1-This
ueusc has large yard and good stabling attached.
WASHINGTON HOUSE, near Steamboat Landing.
II. II. Frese, Proprietor. Good stabling attached.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
MEAT MARKET.
oAW1IYI 4 BERGMAN,

Having Ice Rsom and everything which convenience
aud neatsess could suggest aud determined always to
Secure tho Very Finest Animals for the
use Of our Patrons,
We feel assured that Offering the people Of
this city as great induc rs ever to
the Queen OF Markets. ~ Fat Cattle bought at the
highest price.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
TRAMK 1R0IRI1R |.

<60S NSy HOT GUNS. Rifles, ,Revolvsls,
I'D Pistols, Game Bags, Flasks,
~ Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Lead,
Caps, 9un-wads, Cutlery, &C.,
near National Bank, McGreEor:
Iewa. ASrRepairing of all kinds belonging to the
gun aud locksmith line done promptly.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

A clergyman in Connecticut was read
ing to his congregation the beautiful and
poetical psalm of David, wherein he says
mercy and truth are met together.
Peace and Righteousness have kissed each
other.' At this passage little girl in the
assembly manifested great interest, and
whispered to her mother: "That's Just
as true Is you live. ! seen Righteousness
Hill q kissing Peace Peabody behind the
smoke. house but how did the minister
know it3''
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

One of the honorable members from
Indiana, though "member in good
standing" Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, is not very much of "praying
man." and not very frequent attendant
at class-mestings. Being present once at
such meeting, rather by accident than
otherwise, he was called on by the class
leader to close the exercises by prayer.
Before he had time to decline the invita-
ton, the people-rather anxious, probably
for conclusion of the services-were on
their knees. all expsctant Of the closing
prayer. The Hon. gentleman thus corr
nered, delivered himself Of very brief
supplication, as follows: 20 Lord, bless
this church, it's pastor, and its member
ship. Bless especially the class meeting,
and, above all, give them leader eompe.
tent to select man suitable to close the
meeting with prayer"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
The Fifteenth Amendment.

The Fifteenth Amendment.
We have frequently been asked the full
import Of this amendment; we therefore,
giveit below, so that every one may see in
what way the principles of our govern.
ment are changed by it, It reads:
"Ssction l. The right Of citizens Of the
United States to vote shall not be denied
or abridged by the United States, or by
any state on account of race, color or pre-
vious condition Of servitude.
"Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to
enforce this article by appropriate legisla-
ton"
It will be seen that the very basis of our
government is changed. One Of the car
dinal principles was, that each state
should regulate its own municipal affairs,
according to its own good pleasure. This
embodied an essential principle of state
sovereignty. But this principle is broken
in upon, and no telling where it may end.
1t is great revolution. It is a giving in
to the old federal doctrine of centraliza-
ton against which the people have always
had such strong antipatky. But the war
broke down our liberal system, and one
feature after another will be Topped from
the independence of the states and the
people thereof.
This measure has been forced through
as party measure--purely so. But what
were the principles upon which this party
went before the people in 1868 upon this
subject? Here is their platform:
2. The guaranty by congress Of equal
suffrage to all loyal men at the south was
demanded by every consideration of pub
lie safety, of gratitude, and of justice, and
must be maintained while the question
of suffrage in all the loyal states properly
belongs to the people of those states.
This is the platform upon which Grant
was elected. The fifteenth amendment is
an evidence of the honesty of the party
railing through Grant! It is downright
deception, treachery and fraud. The
radicals were not willing to submit the
question to the people, but must force it
upon the legislatures which had been
elected with this solemn pledge before
them. But this very resolution, and the
action under it, tells the whole story. 1t
foreshadows the destruction of the consti-
tutional rights Of the south, and when
that is accomplished, the principle is at
once applied to the northern states. 1t
proclaims q warning threat that ought to
be sufficient to drive the radicals from
power at once.-Burlington lo,cal Argus.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Opposite Ferry Landing, McGregor. Re-furnish,
and fitted up In good style for guests. Patroual
respectfully solicited. G II. FLANDERS, Propi
Ctor. 474
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

j. II. Merrill, Prest.
VIM. Larrabee, Vice Prest.
O. Hulverson Cashier.
W.R. Kinnaird, Asst. Cashier
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

p. II. LArkin. T. Carrall.
LARKIN & CARRALL,
Of Wagons, Sleighs, Seeders, Plows,
and Horse Shoeing done to order and General Black
smithng.
1y6S7 yOLGA CITY, IOWA.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

HENRY a6NSEL,
Manufacturer Of best and latest sty les of Wagor
Buggies and Sleighs. Repairing done we'll, prompt
and durably. Clayton, Iowa. 600
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-07

Rogere beats Havris tnegro.) sbopt 900.
Leach, Z q 0onssgya q 49is elected over
tsict, HaEper, Conservative, is doubt,
Meas slectsd over, Jones, tRepdb blican,) id
the Sssaatha District. Both Hopsss q
the Legislature will be largely psmos
cratic; some claim two-thifds maiority
in each House. 25is..
OswEao. August 6.-Tbe tugs Tor.
nado exploded to-day, killing the Cap
tain and three men.
WASHINGTON, August 6.--Internal
revenue receipts nearly 81, 100000.
The present strength of the army,
rank and file, 34,953. It will be gradu.
ally reduced, according to the new law,
to 10000.
Persons desiring to visit France, can
obtain passports by direct application to
the Passport Bureau, State Department,
Washington.
A special order from the War Depart
ment extends Sickles' leave one year,
thus allowing him to continue Minister
to Spain.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-07
Domestic News.

RALEIGH, n. c., August Collection
returns received to-day confirm the pre-.
vious opinion expressed, that the State
has gone Democratic by five to Is, 600
majority. Cobb, (Republican,) from
the First District, and Dixon, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death of
Heaton. and Thomas, (both .Republioans,)
from the Second District, are certainly
elected. Additional returns render the
election OF Waddell, (Conservative,) over
Dockery, Republican certain. Gillian,
Comparative is to fill Devices vacancy;
and Rogers, (Conservative,) to the next
congress for the Fourth, are elected.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-07

ffls VIaNfsA, aA1guet 6, General sTufnpnbl
fishes letter to prove that Bismarck was,
IN 1850. ready 10 aband don, Belgium and
iLuxembufg to France. II Isl said t.shas
Tarn vas prompted to make the publ,
cation by friends 10 France. sN'Si .S lF< :. '
ST.. PETKRsBoRa, August 6.--The
Journal, in its leading articlsg strongly
sympathizes with Belgiums and urges
the maintenance. Of their neutrality.
MADRID, August 9. The press Of this
oity are discussing the attitude of the
Washington Goyernment towards Cube.
The Montpensionists use it as an argu-
ment for the early meeting Of The Cortes
Torpedoes have been sown thickly in
the channel of the iWeiser. A CORES
pondent Of the Independsaoe Beige says
the affair Mt Saarbuck was'a mere farce.
There is great popular impatienoe in
Paris at tile delay in operations on the
frontier.
TURIN. August 6.-There were serious
riots in Geneva, yesterday, arising out
of certain criminal trials, during which
two persons were killed.
Cry OF MEXICO, July 80, ola HAVANA.
Of an earthquake were felt
at Oaxaca on the 18th of July.
The Governor of Campeche has taken
up arms against the Federal Govern
ment. Campeohe has been declared in
a state of siege.
HAVANA, August 5.-The cholera,
which broke out recently, has considera-
ably increased. There hive been as
many as thirty deaths in day.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-08-07

The Executive Committee of the Union Re-
form Party have appointed the following gen.
tlemen Committee to make suitable arrange
mcnts for Mass Meeting of the people OF
Richland, on TUESDAY, the 10th inst. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by Judge Carpenter,
General Butler and others.
E. ". SEIBELS
Scc'y and Treasurer Executive Committee.
COMMITTEE.
Edward Hope, E. Stenhouse,
K. O'Nea!e, Jr., Walter Fisher,
yohn h klnsler, John Crawford,
w. P. Bookter, A. Smythe,
John Frost, Jr., r. D. Sem,
Dr.. William Weston, j. H. Wells,
warren Adams, John T. Sloan, Jr.,
John P. Adams, Thomas Taylor.
Capt. Edward Perciyal,W. q. Swafield,
Jesse G. Lykes, James Kennedy,
John Dent, William Myers,
Capt. W. II. Stack, Samuel G. Henry,
Samuel Garner. Anp 2