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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
Ex-Congressman Whittemore reach

Ex-Congressman Whittemore reach.
cd Sumpter, s. c., on the 18th inst,
but no demonstration of any kind was
made. The county commissioners refus-
ed to let him speak in the court house,
and he repaired to freedmen's school
house, where he addressed about one
hundred persons, nearly all colored men,
saying he "was not ashamed Of what he
done, but regretted it," and that he
had also regretted that he had no op-
portunity to defend himself in Congress,
but was assured of the support Of his
people, although he received various
insults" He asked to be sent back for
the unexpired term, and was answered
by cries of Eyes, yes, yes" from his
audience.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
The Nan that We1ldn't Is Hanred.

From 10 Nord, " Brussels.
The following incident has happened
at Flessingne, in Holland: A wife,
exasperated by the continued drunken
ness of her husband, threatened him
with death. Some days ago she at
tempted to put this threat into execu-
ton. There was but an attic above the
sitting room. To this she assembled,
made hole in the floor, and passed q
rope through it, one end Of which fell
to the floor below, while the other re-
NAMED fastened in the attic. She then
descended, made slip knot in the rope,
and awaited her husbands return. He
at last arrived, and was much surprised
to receive no reproaches on his bad con-
duct.
"There is something underhand
here" thought he. II must see."
We must premise that this scene
took place in complete darkness. The
husband, whose suspicious were arous-
ed, let himself fall into a chair and
appeared to sleep profoundly. After
some snoring he felt a rope passed
around his neck. He then understood
the little trick that was to be played
him, but did not move. His wife went
up to the attic, and taking advantage
Of this moments respite, the drunkard
relieved himself of the rope and fasten-
ed it to the foot of the stove, which
soon went up to the ceiling with a
frightful noise, caused by the fall of
some crockery which was standing upon
it.
The wife thinking the noise was
caused by the fruitless struggles of her
husband, ran to the police Office to de-
clare that she has found her husband
hung. The police arri ,ed in hot haste,
and candle was lighted, when all
started back at the spectacle which pre-.
sented itself. The stove was swinging
gracefully in space, and the husband sat
gravely smoking his pipe. Instead of
suicide, an attempt to murder was es-
tsblished against the wife.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

A Woodcock.
The love making demonstrations of the
bird are very peculiar. A mails bird
desirous Of attracting q mate will repair
in early spring to some apparently well
known resort. Emerging from some thick
copsewood or bramble covert, where dur
ing the day, he has occupied himself in
boring the moist earth or turning over
decayed leaves in search Of earth worms.
slugs and insects, he now turns his atten.
ton to more sentimental objects. Arrived
1t his parade ground, he looks anxiously
around, and il no suspicious appearance
alarms him. he commences his low, grunt.
ing. Introductory note bat his impatience
10 manifest, and he soon gives vent to
louder qutteral bleatings, each one intro
daced by an Introductory cluck. These
aspirations are accompanied by strut, as
if the actor greatly admired his own
performances. Having thus proudly in
troduced himself, he suddenly rises in the
air, flying round in narrow circles, and
ascending all the time in spiral manner,
until he attains considerable elevation.
uttering, constantly what by this time may
he termed rather low and sweet note.
Having attained his desired height he now
performs various eccentric and long-con-
tinued gvrations, accompanied with an
increased utierance of sweet and musical
notes. Suddenly increasing his ecstacy
of expression he descends headlong to.
ward the earth. and making one grand
swoop, xlights ear the spot If his ascent
Hours are thus spent, in which some Of
tn actions Of the bird are often impul-
sive and animated. But these love calls
are suddenly arrested by the arrival of
large and more stately individual that
gracefully aiiyhts near our frcDzied bird
Ii is the responding female. who has at
length thrown aside her coque.ry, and
answered the repeated call. She approach.
'es with ruf1led piumake and agitated
demeanur. The action Of the male bird
is now eloquent with grotesque contor-
tons, but ut length the two meet, caress
each other with every demonstration Of
affection, then lock bills in firm grasp, and
then. rs if too happy for this world, rise
perpendicularly into the DIR till lost in the
o,,scurity Of niyht-Erch
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

A Dutchman had made handsome
fortune in Philadelphia by selling milk.
He started off for Holland, his home,
with two bags of gold pieces. When
on board he counted one bag of his dear
treasure. A mischievous monkey chanc-
ed to watch his operations. AS soon as
the counted bag had been replaced and
tied up, Jocko seized it and soon fonnd
his way to the masthead. He opened
the bag, and after cycling the brilliant
gold, proceeded to drop one piece on
the deck and another in the water, until
he had emptied the bag. When he fin
ished, the Dutchman threw up his arms,
exclaiming: "Py jinkos, he must be de
dyvel, for vat come from de water he
does gibe to de water, und vat come
from de milk he does gibe to me
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

A letter was received at St. Louis
few days since, announcing the death
of Rev. Father Wheeler, Of that city,
at Munich, Bavaris, while en- route
from Rome to Ireland. Father Wheeler
had resided in St. Louis Is years, and
was we'll known in the West as a warm
hearted, generous, Jealous and devoted
ecclesiastic.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

"A singular phen occurred at
the commencement of the storm ut St.
John. New Brunswick, Friday morning
A rambiing noise was heard. and i,nmedi-
ately afferward portion of the bottom OF
the harbor, IN the Carleton side, sunk
bodily, 80 that where before, ut low tide,
there was beach, there are now twenty
feet OF water. Some wharves were de
stroyed and lumber carried adrift.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Never whip your horse for becoming
frightened at any object by the roadside /;
for if he sees stump, log, or a heap of
tan bark in the road, and while he is eye,
ing it carefully and about to pass it you
strike him with the whip, it is the log, or
the stump, or the tan bark that is hurting
him. in his way Of reasoning, and the
next time he will act more frightened.
Give him time to examine and smell oil
all these objects, of fear. Bring oil OBJ
jects, if possible to his nose, and let him
smell of them, and then you can com.
mence to gentle him with them.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

There is town in Egypt, Illinois,
not far from Grand Tower, where a
man of medicine is stationed. He Ell
Their was not appreciated, or else fell
short OF the professional standard but
as time rolled on. he gradually acquired
a respectable practice. A few days since
neighbor Was recommending him to
one who hardly had faith in his powers,
and who pointed to his early reputation
knowing that formerly they had coin
cided in opinion. 'Ah !" said the for
mer. feeling that this must be conclu-
sive. 'Ah but he has seed heap of
folks die since then 2"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Gen. Augur has written letter to Gov.
Campbell, of Wyoming Territory, that
the Big Horn expenditure, now fitting out
ut Cheyenne, would be violation oi
treaty stipulation with the Indians, and
must not proceed until the obnoxious ar
ticles are abrogated.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

A young gentleman of the city, describ-
ing affairs in the country, writes that 'the
cows often act very badly about being
MIXED, sometimes, when you are almost
through, they will kick the milk all over,
and you have to 20 to work and milk them
right ouer again ~ ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

1t is said that Charles d. Kirk. of the
Louisville Sun. who fell dead while on his
Way home through the snow short time
since, had selected for publication in his
paper the following day. poem entitled
''Fpund Dead in the Street"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

At R there is debating society, at
which are decided all matters of pith and
moment. At one time an educational
subject was on the floor. Concerning the
causes of irregular attendance at school,
one member held the following views:
"Many parents hare no children. and
don't care whether they are at school or
not ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

1t is calculated by Charles Francis
Adam, in an, article in the Atlantic
Monthly, that if the government continues
the policy of land and money subsidy. it
will lind Itself involved hy the year 1890,
IN the affairs of railroad corporations, two
thirds of them bopeIessly insoiyent, to the
extent Of S60O,OOO,OOO.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

A notion seller was offering Yam
kee clock, finely vanished and colored,
with looking-glass in the front, to a
certain lady, not remarkable for her
personal beauty. N"Why, it is beauti-
full" said the vender, beautiful, in
deed, look at it almost frightens me, F"
said the lady. "Then, marm," replied
j Jonathan, Il guess you'd better take
one that amt got no looking-glass!"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Associate Justice Strong has been 40.
signed to tho third Judicial District, en-.
bracine the States Of Pennsylvania, New
jersey and Delaware Assoeiate Justice
Bradley will be assigned to the Fifth jus
d'cial District. comprising the States Of
Georgia. Florida, Alatams, Mississippi
and Texas.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

There is Jewish maxim for success
in life, which is tacitly observed by
many a Gentle husband. It runs thus !:
Dress yourself below your means !;
dress your children according to your
means dress your wife above your
means"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

you've destroyed my peace of mind, !"
said responding lover to truant lass.
1T can't do you much harm, John, for
1t Was an amazing small piece you had,
any way"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

The following dispatch recently pass
ed through telegraph Office: Il lent
you, one year ago tonight, four dollars
and eighty-seven cents. If you have not
had it long enough, please keep it one
year longer" To this hint, an answer
was returned "Had forgotten it, hoped
YOU had. Let her run another year."
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

The President is still lobbying the St.
Domingo scheme. He sent for number
OF prominent Senators to como to the
White house Monday night, and held .
conference with them.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Il am the great American traveller"
said Daniel Pratt, as he entered, unlimited,
a certain newspaper Office, ''Well, travel"
was the sententions and only response of
the editor.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

Hereafter all persons having business with the
Superintendent Of Schools will hnd me the ONCE
Of the County Clerk, at Elka Ter, Saturday of
each week and on all other days Of tho week AZ my
house in Rarmersburg, except when on duty visiting
schools. All letters may be addressed to either
at Elkader or Farmersburx. Iowa.
69ltf JOHN EVERALL Co. SuPt.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

The two opposing political parties in
Cor necticut have settled down to the fight
for supremacy resolutely. and are vigor-
ously striving to win victory. The cleo.
ton takes place on the 4,h Of April, and
nearly all the important candidates are
now 10 the field.
One evening Footo announced for rep>
resentation at the Haymarket Theatre,
The Fair Penitent," to be performed, for
that night Only, BY black lady oil. great
accomplishments.
Where do you hail frem?" queried a
Yankee Of traveller. "Where do you
rain from p Dent rain at ALL" sail
the astonished Jonathan. "Neither do
hail. said the traveller $50 mind your
0wn business ~
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
Caring for Stock.

"A ldTmcr ufSt care Is 10 MS Ianllly
the second should be the domestic ami
mails. "Be thou diligent to know the
state Of thy focks, and look well to thy
herds" 1t will not not do leave them
to the care Of the hired men. Washing
ton made it a rule to visit his stables
every morning, and to put his hand Oh
every horse to see if it had been groom
ed properly, and otherwise we'll cared
for. One of the largest breeders Of
Short Horns in the world, once told me
that he made it rule, every night in
winter to take lantern and visit his
stables at 9 o'clock, to see that every
animal was comfortable. He has this
year sold animals at 5000 apiece.
There are very few ordinary farm
men that are fit to have anything to do
with domestic animals. They never pet
them, rarely speak to them except in
harsh tones, and like to use a whip bet
ter than curry comb. IF man kicks
a COW, dismiss him on the spot. Better
let crops suffer than have such brute
on the premises.
l keep quite a number of thorough
bred pigs and they are as gentle as
lambs. But most men have been so
long in the habit Of abusing pig, that
if you ask one of them to go into pen
and drive up the pigs, he will look
around for club. And it is curious
to see how unerringly the pigs know
that he is not gentleman. They will
commence to groan at him. and manifest
other symptoms Of uneasiness. Beware
Of man that pig, dog, or child
is afraid of. There is something wrong
about Observation-Disclosures.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

1t is gratifying in this Protestant
country to know that Puseyism, Ritual.
ism, and the proposition to go generally
into the clerical millinery-business, is
beginning to attract attention in the
right quarter-from our mothers. Two
clergymen who acknowledge the Epis-
copal jurisdiction of Bishop Eastburn.
OF Massachusetts,, were conversing not
long since on Church matters, when one
of them asked:
''Does the wife of your Junior warden
come to church now?"
eyes, she always makes her appear
ance just before the sermon"
Have you ever talked to her about
it ?"
Oh yes, but she says she can't come
to church till the chores are over"
"What does she mean by chores p"
"Oh, she means the prayers; for she
has told me repeatedly that the prayers
are chores
1t seems to be clear that this sister is
sound on the Ritualistic dispute, being
against forms Of any sort all she wants
is the sermon.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
Why

Are DR.. G. w. Roback's
Stomach Bitters, Blood Pu-
ritter and Blood Pills the
three greatest remedies the
world has ever known?
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

ON oMENS.
Some people talk of omens much
With reverent faith upon them leaning,
Ann the theories Of such
Most things have prophetic meaning.
A dog who with the toothache howls
Or nery fungeus.like formations,
On can die wicks, or hooting owls =
Are excellent prognostiea tons.
While We SUCH poreents can despiss
And pity those who give them heed,
There are progRsstics which the wise
In small and common things may read.
Then You behold your coat look pale
And faded from its pristine hue,
When seams cape wide and stitches fail
And worn out button-holes yon view.
Then may you this plain truth foretei
Assemblies Of the rich and gay
Ne longer will receive you we'll,
And many friends will turn away.
Anlt y on may the spell reverse
And all your former luck recall,
This but requires you to disburse
A proper sum at ABRM. KOHN'S.
The attractions Of Westerusmporium
d Why the great mass Of people will
buy ut ABRH6. KoHN's.
Oh u APEST!!
For . given amount Of money they can give more
and better clothing at the Western Emporium thvn
anywhere else In the city.
MOST RELIABLE.
No misrepresentation a. toprise ormaterials. The
people told the truth the whole truth sad moth.
Ing but the truth, at the Western Emporium.
MOST POPULAR.
People 70 there because their friends and neikhbors
whs shrewsd people there. They know that the
Western Emporium could not maintain its aekaowl.
edge and increasing popularity unless It really did
other houses.
LARGEST.
Largest stoski Largest VARIETY Largest Rsduc.
tionsf Largest Madei Largest Facilities!
To these standing attractions 10 now added the
special attracuon of the most magnificent stock OF
FalI and Winter Clothing, Ready Made or to Or
der, Gents Furnishing Goods.
Hats, Caps, Trunks and vslises, &C., Very, Very
Cheap For Cash.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30
Because

After eleven years expert.
ence and trial the sales have
increased each and every
year, and thousands of let
ters (unsolicited) of the re-
markable cures they have
performed bear witness.
Read the letters inc Local
Column of cures by these
medicines.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1870-03-30

The Blood Further IS the
only article in the market
whichcontains the celebrated
costly Drugs imported ex-
pressly from Sweden for it's
manufacture, and the Pills
contain the active principle
Of Podophyllum (Mandrake
Root and is q substitute
for Mercury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-02
SPECIAL. NOTICES.
OccuDatiOnal ailments.

Fresh, puro sir is - vitalZng elixir. Who
ever is dcbarred by circumstances from unre.
strictcd access to this invisible, but powerful
sLimulant needs medicinal invgorant Of some
kind. The great Get should be to choose The
best. Popularity is u pretty good guarantee OF
merit in this scrutinizing and Intelligent age,
and tried by this criterion Hoatettcr's stomach
Bittnrs stands first among tho invigorating and
regulating medicines of tho present day. To
ments especially in crowded factories where
even with tho best possible ventilation tho at
mosphere is always in some degree polluted,
this salubriOu5 vegetable tonic is peculiarly
adapted. The nature Of the ingredients is no
mystery. 1t consists Of 81 absolutely pure diff
(usive stimu(ant, tinctured-or rather sur
chargad-With the fluid extracts Of sanatous
roots and barks and herbs. The pharmscopoeis
has it's tinctures, but what are thoy? The JUICE
of only Il single root or bark plant in each.-
Not one of thom combines the three properties
these elements are blended in the Bittcrs; nor
nre these the sum of its medicinal recommends
items. It is also u blood dcpurent and an anti
spasmodic.
Tho paleGul effect which mir that has boon
partially exhausted of its oxygen by frequent
breathing produces on the vital organlZ alton, IS
notorious, and when To this devitslized atmos.
phere is sllpcraddcd the mophitic vapor OF not
air furnaces, it becomes deieterious and de-
pressing in the extreme. To cnabo the system
TO bear up, even for few hours each day
against the debitating influences Of Il vitiated
atmosphere wholesome tonic and alternative
is urgently required. This gcani desideratum
is supplied in Hostetter's Bitters, which as 4
strength sustaining, health protecting agent has
no rival either among oticinal or advertised
m adicjnes feb 2S-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-02
PROPERTY AT COMMIo-
.,I0NENS SALE

BY virtue Of decree of tho Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered at November Court.
1860, in the suit of Dennis Johnston, Admir-. of
Lorenzo Rogers. deceased,vs Lorenzo Rogers
heirs, the undersigned, CommissioEer named
in said decree, will, on SATU RDA4, the 9th
day of February, 1870, in front Of Gait Tav-
crn. at West End, Fairfax county, Va. at IL
m, SELL to the hig hest bidder, tho FARM Of
which the said Lorenzo Rogers died seized
containing llGs acres, moro or less. This land
lies on Hunting Creek, adjoining the lands of
VIM Hammersly, d. Johnston and others
Persons desiring to purchase arc requested to
call on Mr.. Hammersly or Mr.. d. Johnston,
either Of whom will tnko pleasure in showing
the same.
TERMS One.tc Of the purchase. money
in hand; the residue in three equal install
mcnts. payable g. six, twelve and eighteen
months to DO secured by tho bonds of the
purchaser, with approved personal security,
and retention Of tho title until tho last payment
is made Stamps and deed ut the cost of the
purchaser THOMAS MOORE, Comm'r.
Fairfax CO.. jim S-lawts
Gs~T The above sale is postponed to FRIDAY,
the 9TH day of March, 1870, at the samo place
and hour. The Alexandria and Fredericks-
burg Railroad passes through this lsnd.
ieb 5-lawts THOS. MOORE, Commr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-02
LOCAL NEWS.

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY CoMpANT.- At {
meeting of the Board Of Directors Of the Alex
andria Library Company held 10 the Christian
Association Room last Monday evening, Presi
dent Kemper in the chair. the following bust
ness was transacted: MIR. Alfred g. Uh!er was
unanimously elected Vice President Of the
Company; Mr.. Edward s. Leadbeater, Trea-
surer, and Mr.. George r. Hill, Secretary tie
Board resolved itself into a committee on
Finance to collect the subscriptions recently
made, and TO rtcave such books as the citizens
may be able to contribute. with The view OF
opening lht library at on"r ID The public.
Messrs. Uhicr, l.esert sud Harrison werr AZ
pointed 4 committee u CANVASS the central part
vi the cty for 4 sult:Ac room tur tue library
AID to report nj sh,. earliest possible day.
Mess.s. Smith, Xii aud Uhlcr were appointed
to re organiz- and CLASSIFY The library. hles>rs.
Lagare, Hill. ali t. Snow lea, Jr.. and the
President we're appointed committee On COR
RESPONDING. - secure suitable papers from
this State and the principal cities anu report
generally such periodical literature as they
deem most advisable for the present purposes
oi the library. The mreling WAS we'll attended,
eight Of the eleven Directors being present.
The session was harmonious aud gave evidence
OF an energetic administration Of the affairs Of
the Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-03-02
ssy Ssecsk. Knox a. KerDy,

Heal Estate Agents and Aqetoneers, - Co. 81
DY VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF 1RJSIr
- dated October Sd, 1863. executed by Philip
II. H"oT md wifi, and duly raeorded, the un-
TUESDAY, tho. sth day OF March nes.i y; hn
trent Of the premises, in the city Of A!exandria
Va. sell. At public auction, the following VAL
UABLE PIECE OF PROPERTY, viz: -,
A LOT OF GROUND, in said city. with a
BRICK STORE HOUSE thereon, situated g.
on the northeast corner of King and Fay ks
cite streets, and now occupied ~ VIM BECKER
Tho lot has n front Of forty five feet on klng ST.
and orc hundred feet on FsycLto;; -,
The said property will be sold to pay, DEBT
of two thousand dolnrs and the accrued inter
est thereon, secured by the said deed 10 hoper'
g. Violet
TERMS nc-third Of the purchase money
c.sh; the residue in six and Twelve months
with interest; the deferred payments to be Sc
cured b. decd Gf trust upon the property
Cost Of stamps and convoyancing to be paid BY
the purcha :cr. Sale - commence exactly a.
II o clock m on sid day
CHAg K. HOOFF,
feb Scots 'fustee.