North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-04-06
Correspondence.
CHICAGO, March 30th, 1870.
Meesrs R;cbor1eon q AnIrscI.

tnat Pau ana barn0DaS could not get on
aniably together. disagreed, separated,
and each went about their Masters work
in their own way, and not evil, bu. wide
and lasting good resulted. From this
lesson taught by Holy Writ we have de-
cided that althc' slime upon line'' has
been written, to prove that 40 good thing
could emanate from the "TIMEs' Office,
We might with Christian -propriety, differ
from lesser lights than those mentioned,
and assert that our travelling companion
from your Office is as agreeable and gems
tlemanly an acquaintance as one need
make. With this conviction, we accede
to Mr.. Godard's request, to "send line
to the COL"
We fully comprehend that McGregor,
under the neu administration can get on
admirably without US, but-whether the
"TIMEs" can keep its face up the noun
tain without Mr.. Che, nor we. have
yet proved. We left our home before
O'Clock last Monday evening, and through
the careful driving of one of McGreger's
best drivers, Notwithstanding the condi-
ton of the roads, we reached North
McGregor in full possession of our
nerves, and soon found ourselves with
about one hundred passengers from the
North West, placed standing upon barge
bound for the Island. After an hours
delay in caring for baggage, freight, &C.,
we were pulled across the icy water. We
were then moved off the barge, and pack
ed closely in two cars; men and women,
children and canary cages, babies and
bundles, and two pet poodles. Mr.. and
Mrs. GODDARD, and their baby, we, and
our baby, occupying seat originally in
| tended for two persons. Five minutes
ride over the island, and we were emptied
out of the cars, climbed up steps, and
over blocks and logs, by the light of rosin
torches, and took possession Of arm chairs
in the nicely fitted up, newly painted cabin
Of the Allamakee which, after another
delay, backed US through the ice to the
landing at Pr. du Chen, near 10 o'clock.
All feeling satisfied with the travel, and
changes of the evening, resolved to rest.
I'VE 90 to the Mondell,' said Mr.. God
ard, tan excellent House y "I'vs tried
it." ave 60 to the Dousman,' said our
representative 1--WE tried it." And
lust here, allow us to say, if there is a
House any where on the Missi ssippi be-
tween St. Louis and St. Paul, that can
surpass the DousmaR, rooms, table,
prompt attendance, or in any respect
whatever, We have failed to find it, and
we have stopped at the Hotels in every
town containing over one thousand inhab>
itants between those places.
At y Tuesday morning, thoroughly
refreshed, bright and buoyant, we turned
our faces home,card; toward the home of
our parents, and of our childhood, girl.
hood, wonanhood, and where God gave
US our FIVE dear children, New York City.
Yes, we were buoyant, and entered the
cars with the elasticity of Is, rather than
forty FIVE years. and hailed Mr.. and Mrs.
GODDARD with good morning right
cheerily. SLOW did we sleep?' said they;
"How did you eat?' said we. mo mud.
dy coffee at the Mondell," said they !;
"No steak old enough to demand suffrage
at the Dousman," said we.
The sun shone beautiful and bright ;
the children and canaries hoped about /;
the company was good and sociable we
exchanged papers and apples books and
candy; and parted, all too soon, at
Janesville, with our friends from the
"TIxEs." Reached Chicago at o'clock
P. NJ. where, ere the motion of the cars
ceased, we were warmly welcomed by our
"boys." +. L. S. B.
The Elkader Journal says Auditor M.
L. Duff has almost entirely recovered from
his recent illness. We are glad of it.
Michael is too useful citizen to be held
upon sick bed and, we think, too worthy
to be made to suffer from sickness or any
other cause.
The Journal also reports preparations
in that place for grand Catholic fair, oil
three or four days duration, to commence
on the 18th of May next. Father Quigley
assisted by the ladies of his parish. will
conduct the enterprise. During the en-
tertainment a $1,000 gold watch and chain
will be drawn-the contest for these prizes
will be between Miss B. McGaharan, Of
Clermont, and Miss b. Coughlin, of Lit
tleport. The amount realized will b.
used for the completion Of the fine Catho
lie school building, heretofore reported by
the TINES correspondent Of that town.
Buy Iron Force Pumps of Kellogg
McGregor, Iowa.
Ratifying the Presidents proclamation
regardin. the XVIII Amendment is nov
the principal business of the colorea peo'
pie. In all the large cities huge demon
STATIONS were made day or two since
The negroes are not blamable but tn,
extensive worship extended them by par
ties who are looking for their votes
rather than for the interests of those
with whom they affect to sympathize
is what's the matter with thinkin,
people. Cclored men are rapid,