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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-26

The great calamity which has befallen
this state and Illinois, is likely to make
itself felt by every body, and in manifold
ways. In every article of provisions
in wood-in employment-in the delay
attendant upon all manner of business-it
will be strlkingly experienced for long
while time to come. Every thing has
been deranged by it. Our market is neg
Iected. Many of the gardeners who were
so regular in their visits, and who had,
by their industry, wonderfully reduced
the price of every thing, are no longer
seen; the water has destroyed all their
prospects for .his year. So of every
thing else. Poultry, butter, eggs-things
of absolute necessity-are TO be had only
at greatly advanced prices, and thereby
affect the consumer very materially
Then, again, the mechanics employed in
bricklaying and plastering can do moth
ing, because of the inability to get sand.
and this must continue for month, or
two, at any rate. OF course, all other
building mechanics suffer very materially
by this delay, and no one can estimate
their united loss. 1t may safely be said,
that millions of dollars cannot restore Mis-
souri, and Illinois, to the prosperous CON
dilon which they enjoyed before this
food, and it will require great patience,
forbearance and prudence, to mitigate. in
any degree, the great calamity Mo.
Republican.
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Upon this subject the last Chicago Journal
has some very good remarks, which we copy be-
low, There can he no doubt, if our next Iegisla-
ture consists OF men who can, for one moment,
forget their own sordid ends, and direct their at.
tention towards the restoration Of the credit and
honor of our state, there will be no difficulty in
passing laws and raising revenue that will place
our financial affairs on permanent and honora-
bic basis. The state has within hcrsefthe means
of doing this, and all that is necessary is to apply
them to that object. But ii must be borne in
mind, by the Chicago Journal aud other whg pa.
pcrs, that it will be hard to do this so long as the
foolish and never.O-be-rcaliacd hope is held out
TO our people that congress will relieve us of our
burdens by adopting Clay's distribution scheme,
OF some other equally dclusye projec, of assump-
ton, Let this dest of all hopes be laid aside let
us rely solely on our own energies, hear our own
burdens, and then, il congress chooses to grnntus
doceur, let us, II we choose, apply it To our re-
lief; but let us not, while we can yet, hy little
cNortion Of our own, safely swim TO shore, suffer
ourselves 10 be driltcd out on tho wide ocean of
liquidation, in the vain hope that we shall be re-
l'eved by ba'k which the syor-yaryiag breeze
of Popular opinion may never wait to US.
The circular Of Messrs. Barring, and
Magniac, Smith a. Co., Bankers in Lon
don, has appeared recommending to the
Illinois Bond,hodcrs to advance the ex-
pected Canal Loan. This with the per.
sonal recommendation OF Gov. Davis and
his statement of our resources will do
much TO make known the real condition
OF The Canal question and though the pro-
gress has been slow, II seem only TO make
IL more sure.
We observe that the Legislature Tor the
Governor agreed TO recommend,) is ex-
pocted to put the finances of the state on n
sound footing, aud begin provision for
payment of some interos, on the debt.
There seems 10 be an indefnite fear that
heavy taxation would be necessary for
the purpose, which would inlurc the
State. But this is a mistake. The pre-.
sent rate OF taxation may perhaps accom-
plish H. On 100 millions of property, q
tax of 80 mills (at that ratc) would be
more than enough. Our county tax.
es generally exceed each 80 mills
sometimes nearly 10. Ohio State tax is
also much larger.
The large increasing taxable proper
" requires but small rate to bring on a
large increasing sum. and by close eco
nomy the State Auditor warrants are
nearly drawn in.
In truth, depreciation and utter pros.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-26

PnEsrpgSrIAL-OUn TICKET CoMrLErE!!,
! There is no question before the American
people that so deeply concerns their welfare as tho
coming presidential election; therefore, we call
upon every one to read and ponder well upon
what we have to say. We advocate neither the
claims of Chy Polk, Birney nor Smith, (now
dcad) but one who we solemly believe is far more
worthy than either of the above gentlemen, for
this reason: our candidate has done more than
they all for the real benefit Of the great mass of
the people.
For long time we have been perfectly salts
fled that SHE people," if left to the decision of
their own unbiased judgment, would unanimous
" proclaim In favor of our candidate for pres-
dent but the claims for the Office of rice president
have been SO numerous that we have at times been
undecided who of them all would suit 1.-the peo-
pie best; noe, however those doubts are dspe-
led, and with great satisfaction and sure hopes of
success, we place before the American people, but
especially the citizens Of Northern Illinois, an en-
tire ticket. We are aware that the leaders of the
opposition will trembic when we have flung our
banner 20 the breeze, and inscribed upon its ample
folds the names OF our worthy candidates. In
bold characters they stand thus: Eos president,
"JEW DA VlD'--for vice president: "E
CHASE d CO." With our ticket complete our
party united, and our cause just, we have no fears
as to the result. Our principles pure, being
summed up IN this: opposition 10 human suffering.
Wehavc neither time nor space at present to 60
into an extended eapOse of the merits of our can
dIdates, but will merely say tina, Jew David"
with his "HEBREW PLASTER" cures all
cases of hcai or se0ted p0in, such as Rheumatism,
mme or ,ce0k Back, Gconfe pain in The side and
houl1cr, oppressive pain IN the breast, s,UeLknss,
fnmOrs, bruises, DC. II is also deah on cOrns.
So sure are we of the great medicinal virtues of
this "Hchrew Plaster" in all cases for which il is
recommended, that we are willing to warrant it.
Our agents are permitted to sell il oniy on condi-
linn that in every instance where used according
TO directions, and no benefit derived from its use,
he focf being ceyiifedio them, the money shall be
refunded In all cases of no cure the certificate
must be given, and the empty box with wrapper,
must he returned to the agent.
Our candidate for vice president with the
"Persian Pills, is daily achieving the most won
dcriul cures in cases of chill jerers ague, kuer aE.
lection, and general arrangement Of The system,
&c, that was ever before known. As flmiiy
medicine we believe the "Persian Pills" are I'M
equalled. Their operation is thorough and at the
same time mild and easy upon the system. The
persian Pills. are for sale on the same conditions
as the "Hebrcw Plaster"
Price of plaster 80 cents per box, containing
sufficient TO spread or s plasters. Price of pills,
20 cents per box, containing 80 pills.
ID. HARTER & co.
Sold by G. l.. Thompson, Ottawa,
e &. II. Woodruff Juliet.
July 10, 1914. 5-y
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The approaching s,atc election, which is now
close at hand, is the most important, one thai, has
occurred for many years. The people will be
called upon to vote for members of congress, rep.
resenlaIivcs To the state legislature aud for several
important county officers. The election Of men
10 these Offices Is always important, and the free
elecldf should vote with calm dc!ibcration and
cool judgment.
The democratic party has much at stake in the
present issue. Should we lose one single MON
Der OF congress in either of the democratic districts
or send single wing TO the legislature from de
mocrallc county, II will have powerful influence
on the onward march of democratic principles
should the wings gain but one congressman, or a
few members in the legislature, they will u, once
attribute il TO the popularity OF Clay, aud make lis
influence felt in other states. The democracy al
TINS state should remember ,ha, the eyes of their
political brethren in the southern and eastern states
are looking towards us-anxiously are they waiting
to hear the report Of the democratic guns planted
on The praries Of Indiana and Illinois. TO our
sister Indiana "but little has been given" and
IRON her "but little will be required" but to iii.
nos much has been gwen" and from her
"hucu WILL ng nEauiaEn." Every precinct,
county, and district must do it, duty, and then vii
the march Of our principles be onward aud Veto
,ious; and never should our labors cease OF gun,
he silenced until the very last wing precinct il
the state 10 REDEEMED,
10 the democrats of this county and dislric, W,
VIII say word. Our situation at present is I'M
fortunate, as the numerous candidates for the VA
iioua offices clearly shows. What then shall b,
done to secure our triumphl shall the par,y b,
defeated on account Of hungry Sc, of ollie,
seekers. who thrust themselves forward withou
having ever rendered any aii 10 the party, an,
much less to The country Shall the party be de
iealed on accoun, Of the numerous candidates il
ihe held, or shall II triumph regardless Of men
on the firm sounda,iuu of lis paISuirLgsl Tn
roiers and not the candidates haye this question &
settle. Doubtless all the candidates are sure tina
they will be elected, for We know most of them /,
be selfsacriliclng, good aud true democrats. an,
would not occupy the field il they thought defea
possible; yet, /! is plain tina, many Of them will
be defeated, and consequently many Of them az,
Rov deeeivsd as 10 their strength. /, now becomes
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The phi,ra-ip'in Riots.

In the account we gave last week Of the Phia-
dephia riots, most Of which was taken from the
New York Journal Of Commerce, it was said that
the Disturbances had their origin in an attack by
party Of Irish on the tents Of the "Naiycs' IN
Fishers woods This appears not to have been
the case. The y. !. Tribune, which is rather IA
voribly disposed towards the Natives, says; We
are assured, by most respectable letters from PHI
ladcphia, from protcstanis as we'll as wings that
the precncc that the encampwcnt of the Natives
at Lemon Hill, (in Fishers woods was assaulted
by IGshmen, is entirely unf3undcd. 1t was as
sailed, indeed, by few drunken rowdic5, proha.
bly, in quest Of liquor, but there is not a shadow
of evidence that they were hishmen. So. We
do not accuse the Native lcodcra Of stimulating
This outbreak. We believe they did much to pre-
vent it, though Intellectually. But the fell spirit
which produced it was evoked by the banners and
parade and shouting Of tho llh. We have no
doubt that the ringlcadcrs in this mob were des-
Pcradoes, who make prc,cncc Of Nolivism in or
der 10 punder aud destroy with IMMUNITY, aud we
trust they will not be suffered to go UNPUBLISHED"
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OBITUARY..

DlED-ln Peru, La Sale county, Illinois, on
the 18Th inst. Mrs JULIA f. BALpwIS, wife of
Mr.. Heman Baldwin, native of East Hadjam,
Connecticut, aged - years. Also, on the 17ih
inst, her infant daughter, SARAH Louisa, aged
% months.
a beloved wife and mother, in the spring time
Of life, surrounded 10y all those tender ties and en-
dearing circumstances which so strongly attach
human nature TO this world, has been called away
from among Us, we trust to far better and hap
pier world, even 10 mansions prepared for the
saints in heaven.
Mrs b. was member Of the PRESBYTERIAN
church, and, in her life, exhibited all those charac-
teristic virtues which mark and distinguish the
truly pious Christian and, in her last illness and
death, by her patience in suffering and her calm
and cheerful resignation TO the will of God, and,
above all, by the JOY and gIadness with which
she surrendered her pure spirit into the arms of
her Saviour, she exhibited to all, how good i, is
to be Christian. Mrs. b. had been but a short
time among us, yet she has left many friends who
had been iuscnsibly. drawn around her and at
tached to her by her gentle manners and alice
tomato conversation, and who deeply feel her loss
and will long cherish in their hearts the remem
brancc of her many virtues. MARY
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DRESDEN PRECINcT-GRUNDy co.

A full meeting of the democratic voters of Dres.
den precinct was held on the 10Th inst, at which
Thomas A. Henry was called to the chair, and p.
OConner appointed secretary.
A committee appointed for the purpose report
ed for adoption by the meeting a series of rcsoIu-
tons preloccd by long preamble, recitng, in
substance, that democratic delegation from
Grundy county, on the 27Ih of March last, had
met similar delegations from Kendall and lasallc
counties at Ottawa, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the legislature: that, owing to a
disagreement in the convention with regard to adj
hitting the delegates from Ottawa precinct from
nomination were abor,ive that it is lamcnta-
bly, true that there are not few in the democrat
ic ranks who, upon the slightest prelencc, are
ever ready to cry intrigue and corruption, and OPP
selfish ends are gratifcd that it is the duty of
every democrat to sacrifice his own feelings and
preferences for the sake of harmony: that the
convention system, though liable TO abuse, is the
best aud only means of securing concert OF action
in any party, and should be kept up; but that it
is a mere farce so long as men, who are unable to
carry their private ends, are allowed TO bolt the
nominations: and that democrats, in their con-
vcntions should ever come together IN spirit of
concaton each prepared to yield something to
the opinions of others liz view of all which, the
meeting resolve that they will ondcavor to act on
the principle calculated to ensure the greatest
good to the greatest number to bury all minor
discussions and to cyince spirit of concession,
without which they cannot expect success.
The meeting also adopted the following reso.
lutions;
That we earnestly desire the election OF George
w. Armstrong as member of the next cgisIa-
iurc Tor Grundy county; that we believe him ho-
nest and fully capable and one whom we most
cordially present TO the favorable notice Of the
democracy of the district
That we have entire confidence in the intcgr-
~ aud capacity of Ambrose O'Conner to serve tho
democracy of this district in the next legislature,
and will most chccrtully unite aud rally to his sup
port on the 9th of August next.
That we recommend To the democracy of the
district Joseph q. Glover as central candidate,
Knowing him 10 be an unwavcring democrat, an
homes, man, and believing him in every way ca
paeac1 To serve the interests Of the La Sale dis
trct IN the next legislature.
resolution was also adopted that they would
give Col. Wentworth their "bcst support and
another, declaring that, although they did not he.
state TO express their preferences in regard to the
candidates for the legislature, they were at all
times ready to yield them for tina good Of the par
'y. AMER which the meeting adjourned.
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We have, since our las, publication, received
the proceedings Of several democratic meetings
held in different parts Of this representative dis
,rict with the usual request that shall publish
them. railways gives us pleasure to comply with
requests Of this kind, especially when they come
from our democratic friends; hut, in the present
crowded state Of our columns as some Of those
proceedings are very lengthy, We hope our friends
will bear with us if we yield 10 the necessity Of
the case aud give their proceedings in a condens-
ed fora. We have endcayorcd to give all that is
material, looping off only what seemed to US as
unlmporlant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-26
From the Chicago Democrat.
Hon. w. H. w. Cu,hniau,

Mr.. Edifor:-i learn that this gentle
man is a candidate for the Legislature in
La Sale. II is source of deep regret
to the Democracy of Northern Illinois
that the staunch old democratic county of
La Sale should be so divided as to en-
danger the election Of democrats to the
House. We trust there is virtue and f.
deity sufficient to prevent the election of
wings. Without desiring TO interfere in
the local differences of this county, il is
but sheer justice to say of Mr.. Cushman
that he had few superiors in the last leg
lsIa,ure, Indeed, La Sale had reason to
he proud of her Whole delegation. With
Ryan in the Senate, and Woodwork,
Cushman, and Blbbins in the House,
there were few if any counties whose in
iluencc was more felt than hers. Is she
willing to be shorn of that influence (!
The writer had the pleasure of serving
with Mr.. G.. at the last session, and he
says what he personally knows, when he
declares that he was among the most ac-
tive, influential and useful members of
the House. If there is to be another con-
test for the canal, for tax to pay interest
to preserve the faith and restore the cred
it of the State, if we are again to contest
villainous stay and valuation laws, indeed,
to advance all honest and wise measures
and 10 oppose corrupt ones, know OF
no worthier or better man than Mr.. Cush-
man. |. n. A.
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KANKAKEE pREcIYcr-GRuypy CO,

h''hhhhb W.
The democracy of this precinct held meeting
at kankakCo on the Goth inst, John Beard sem
presiding, aud John Hicks acting as secretary.
A preamble dcploring the present distracted
state Of the party in this district was adopted, and
a resolution declaring the determination of the
meeting 10 act upon the principle Of concession
and Cancellation. The following resolutions were
also adopted:
ReS0ired, That VIC will support for the next Ic
gi5aiurc Ambrose O'Conncr, of Peru, having ali
confidence in his integrity and abilities.
Reoirc6, That, as a member from Grundy co,
we will chccrtully support Geo. w. Armstrong,
believing him honest and capable of serving the
democracy of this district in the next legislature.
Res0ircd, That, as a central candidate for re-
preventative to the next legislature, we recommend
to the democracy Of the La Sale senatorial dis
trct Joseph O. Glover, of Ottawa. His democra-
cy Is established, his honesty undoubted, and his
capacity I've are anxious TO test.
Re'oired, That we will rally to the support of
the democratic nominee to the congress of the
United Slates--ihe Hon. John Wentworth, he
who, for breyitys sake, is sometimes styled
"Long John
The meeting also resolved that, although they
have their preferences they are ever ready to make
all necessary sacrifices in order TO secure union
and harmony and then adjourned.
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THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER.

,ra,lon Of State credit was so large and
overwhelming that we have sunk into too
great dependency, and feared to look in.
to our real situation. But there is no
need Of any such terror. The honest
yeomanry Of Illinois do not want repudi.
alton, and TO us who have no love for
taxation in the abstract, it is consola.
ton to find that our condition is so much
better Than we expected; with our vast
and growing resources, we will speedily
recover from from our prostitution.
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STEAMER DOVE, July ~, 1914.
We the undersigned, cabin passengers per stea-
mer Dove, from st. Louis to Ottawa, beg leave to
tender to Capt. Dcvinncy our Acknowledgements
for the kind and gentlemanly treatment received
fiom him and his officers during the present trip.
We consider the Dove the quickest boat in the
trade We were advised, before leaving st. Lou
is, that there was an uncertainty of getting stage
passage from Ottawa to Chicago, unless we should
take passage on the steamer Chicago at St Louis
but are happy to inform our friends who may ira
vel in this direction, that such preference is gi-
ven. We take much pleasure in recommending
Capt Divnney and his firm boat to the public,
with the assurance that they will have "A quick
passage, and every attention, while on the Dove,
to make the time pass ngrceabIy.
]. BALDWIN, New Orleans,
w. p. COWLES, st. Louis,
&. y. WILLIAMS,
S. ID. ELLIOTT,
u. n. COpLEY,
GEO RAPElZl, Peoria,
n. DARLING, Fort Durcss,
w. MANNING,
DR.. A. Il. TENNY,
w. w. MANN, New York,
A. y. BARTLETT, Peoria,
DR.. FIR. COLINA.
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Administrators Notice.

A LII persons having claims against
IA the estate OF John Woods, deceas-
ed. are notified and requested to attend
before the probate justice of La Sale
county, Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa,
IN said county, on Monday the 9th day
of September, A. ID. 1914, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted; that
being the day fixed upon by the under
signed, in Pursuance of the statute, for
the purpose of settling and adjusting all
claims against said decedont.
N. NJ. REEDER, .Adm'r.
CHARITY WOODS, .9dm'r.
July 25, 1914. Get.
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Administrators Notice.

A IL persons having claims against the
estate of Jehu Gum, deceased, are
notified and requested to attend before
the probate justice of La Sale county,
Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa, in said
county, on Monday the 9th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1874, for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted; that being the
day fixed upon by the administrator, in
pursuance of the statute, for the purpose
OF settling and adjusting all claims against
said decedent.
N. NJ. REEDER. Adm'r.
July 25, 1874. Get.
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the duty Of the party at large to take the matter
into serious consideration, and by following the
simple democratic rule below, all will be well
lst. Omit rois FIR a Wbig, on a"y account
2d. Don't lc, local or sectional considerations
go The rl'gh n one jeafier in casting your vote.
81. Vote for the three best and most prominent
men for the legislature, who are properly distd-
buted Throughout, the district.
Attn. Don't rely on electionccring stories, but
vote according to your own judgment as to who
are the best and most prominent men.
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Relief TO Sufferers by High Waters.

TO the good people Of the state Of ILL.,
nois, and especially TO the inhabitants
ofhe counties Of Madison, 81. Clair,
Monroe, and RmdoIh:
| have witnessed in part, and heard still
more, of the unprecedented miseries eau
sed in the American Bottom by the high
waters. The entire destruction of pro-
perry has been very general, and most of
the people residing there have been sud-
denly deprived of the prospects of subsis-
lance for the coming year. The ancient
village of Kaskaskia, and many other vii
lagos and flourishing settlements, have
been either entirely, or in great part,
ruined, leaving many Of the unfortunate
inhabitants destitute of comfortable hou-
SEES, furniture, or clothing; and all of
them, more or less, of the means of liv-
ing. The degree of suffering is already
very great, and will, undoubtedly, be
much increased in the sickly season,
which is approaching. The annual sick
ness must be greatly aggravated by the
addition OF exposure, prvallons, misery
and hunger.
A generous and charitable aid, even in
snail amounts, from many, will alleviate
the presen, suffering, and tend TO aver,
the evil consequences which will other
wise ensue. ] confidently expect that
our fellow citizens, who have been spar
ed participation in this severe calamity,
who, in the abundance OF this worlds
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A highwayman, named Boland conf.
ned in Newgate, sent to know if he could
defer his trial, and was answered, 'hy
getting an apo,hccary to make affidavit Of
his illness This was accordingly done
in the following manner The deponenl
verify believes that if The said James Boil
land is obliged to take his trial at the en-
suing session he will be in imminent dan.
ger of his life To which the learned
Judge on the bench answered that he YER
ily believed so too.