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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-09-20
Correspondence of the N. Y. Jour- Of Commerce
Manufacture of rudin Rmhbcr.

PARA, Brazil, June T, 1914.
Having desire to observe the manu-.
lacture Of India Rubber shoes, all Of
which are obtained at this place, gladly
accepted an invitation from Mr.. Saith to
accompany him on an excursion to one
Of the |. Il. estates. As companion for
such an excursion, could not have found
a better man than Mr.. Smith, who has
been resident Of the port for the last II
years, He described the process of man
uiacture, and the original introduction and
the immense increase Of the exports of
this article, which twenty years since was
unknown but as curiosity in our coun-
try, while at present it is the chief article
OF export of the Province. The father
of Mr.. Smith is also, understand, one
of the oldest dealers in this article in your
city.
Senior Ange'ico, whose estate we
were about visiting, having rendered us
passage in his canoe, we embarked at
sunrise, taking the first of the flood, his
place being " one tide up, the common
expression of distance on The river.
The canoe we found TO be one of those
used by planters to bring small quantities
of produce TO market, Of perhaps twenty
barrels bulk. Their locomolion is by
paddles. As the planter transports his
family in these, the accommodation for
shade is ample. The poop deck, about
ten feet Of which extends over the water,
is matched with palm leaves, the end be-
Ing left open for ventilation. AS we
numbered sixteen paddles, our canoe
dashed through the water swiftly, the
blacks singing chorus, keeping time
with their paddles. We soon left the
city far behind, and were passing panta-
tons finely placed on the banks. The
rice and sugar cane fields at this season
looked beautifully green, as in fact does
all vegetation; this being the last of the
winter, or wet season, when vegetation
taking new start, prepares itself to stand
the scorching dryness of summer. On
some Of these plantations the number of
blacks is such, that their small huls neatly
whitewashed, standing on some high land
give quite the appearance Of city the
planters houses and chapel, on larger
scale, representing public buildings in the
mimic city. The shores at The waters
Our Consul.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-09-20
BY HISE & OSMAN.
From the United States Gazette.
TIE PRINTERS DOOM.

- A9SS'A'
by THOMAS MAC KELLAu.
4 printer weary and wan,
His face all MORALLY pale,
AS he YEARLY p!odded his homowarl way
Before the breaking of early day,
Broke out in a bitter wall
His voice was husky and low,
As though his lungs were gOne
And he cough'd, and gasp'T and coughd again
And he pressd his hand on his heart in pain,
While thus his plant run on:
a world of toll is this,
1t hath no JOY for me:
IT'S labor by day, and labor by night,
BY the light of the sun, and by candlc-light--
Labor continually.
"Some men have day of rest,
But Sabbath for me is not:
1t is toll all the week, and toll on the day
That God has given to res, AID to pray
Lo! this is the prnter's lot
"Whrn was boy" he said,
81 playd on the hills Of green;
] swan in the stream-l iish'd in the book
And blessed was | to sit and ia look
Unfeucred on natures scene.
"For twenty sad years or more,
My lie has worn away,
In murky rooms of poisonous air,
When I've yearn'd for a sight OF the valleys fair
And the light OF open day.
AN innocent prisoner doomd,
My heart is heavy within;
Oh, why should man untained by guilt,
Who the blood Of a creature never hath split,
BE peut, ike a ieon, for sin !"
The printer then coughd and sigh'd-
The stars were growing dim,
And he upwards glanced at the morning sky,
And he in'y thought ii were good to die,
And death would be rest to him.
His heart was tired of beating;
lie pray'G to the Lord above
To pity man whose heart had been riyen
BY toll, for other mems interest given
And he wept for His mercy and love.
He HE'D to his humble home:
His infant awohc to cry,
"Oh, father! oh, mother! I'm hungry Cor bread ~
And the printer bow d down, with an aching head
On his Marys lap to die.
Oh, We who have never known
The richness that's in crust
"HcIl Holulnp Is lOulI on Tue ucsuldtG SlCIi,
And the sufferers pocket is empty of pel--
Receive my story on trust.
Say not in your careless scorn,
What boots the tale to you!
he rhymer who traces these roughly writrhymes
Hath known of such suiitrngs in olher-day times
And the main of his rhyme is true.
Remember this holy truth
The man who aloof hath stood
When heart broken brother for succor did crave,
And he stretched not finger TO bless and to save
Is verify guilty Of blood
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with The country people; and IN lots of a
thousand or more, they are again sold to
the merchants, who have them stuffed
with straw, and packed in boxes to ex-
port, in which state they are received in
the United States. In the same manner,
any shape may be manufactured. Thus
toys are made over clay forms. After
drying, the clay is broken and extracted.
Bottles, &c, in the same way. Accord
ing as the gum grows older, it becomes
darker in color, and more tough. The
number of Caoutchouc trees IN the Pro-
vince is countless. In some parts whole
forests OF 'hem exists, and they are fire.
quently cut down for 6rewood. Altho'
this tree exists in Mexico and the East
Indies, there appears to be no importa-
ton into the United States from those
places. The reason | suppose mus, be
the want of that prolfcness found in them
here.
The Caoutchouc tree may be worked
all the year; but generally in the wei
season they have rest. owing to the flood
ed state of the woods and the milk be-
ing watery, requires more to manufacture
the same article than in the dry season.
This, to these very reasoning people is
sufficient to deter them from working in
winter; extra labor giving them unpleas-
ant feelings. Adeos:
nIOGO EnVVADnO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-09-20

Poetry and PotrioiiSm.-Thc follow
ing POLITICALLY patriotic toast was given AT
a 4lh Of July celebratian in Claiborne,
Mass. The giyer was Uncle Johnny
Jones, q name which numbers among It's
memMrs as many patriots as even that OF
Smith itself.
"a pod ofrrd pepper in every Nuns eye.
/Thatu But celebrate the Fourth Of July.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-09-20

RcpOLiRg Customs al IJu, Nfrica.-
Despite of Obs assertion that human
sacrifices did not take place in his domin-
ions, Simon Jonas stated, from indisputa-
bic sources, that they were of common
occurrence. The manner in which the
unfortunate victims are sacrificed is by
dragging them by the legs from place to
place, and beating them a: times during
the barbarous progress until death releases
them from their suilerings. The mutil.
ated carcases are afterwards thrown into
the river prey for alligatOTs and fishes.
Sheep and fowls are likewise sacrificed to
propiiiate the favor of the Deity-Qbi i'm
moated several on his return to his pal
ace from his first visit on board of us.
Twins are always destroyed, it being con-
sidered great reproach among the wo-
men to give birth TO more than one infant
at a time. The unfortunate woman who
happens to be so crcumstanced is eXclu-
ded from all society, aud long period
elapses before she is permitted TO return
to i,.--lIer life is ever afterwards scene
of bitterness, subject TO the continual
launts and insults of her own sex, and de-
barred from all coniugol rites with her
husband. 1t is also reported that they
sacrifice those children who cut their top
teeth frs. Simmons Colonial Maya
zine
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DlOGO EDWARBO.


The following funny story Of broken leg may
be found in Horace Walpole's letters to S. II.
Mann
must add a curious story which | be-
lieve will surprise your Italian surgeons
as much as it amazed the faculty here. A
sailor who had broken his leg was advised
to communicate his case to the Royal So
ciety. The account he gave was, that
having fallen from the top of the mast and
fractured his leg, he had dressed it with
nothing but tar and oakum, and vet in
three days he was able TO walk as well
as before the accident. The story at first
appeared incredible, as no such eilicacious
qualities were known in tar, and still less
in oakum nor was poor sailor to be
credited on his own bare assertion of so
wonderful cure. The society very rea-
sonably demanded fuller relation, and
suppose a confederation of evidence
Many doubted whether the leg had
been really broken. That part of the
story had been amply verified. sin it
was difficult TO believe that the man had
made use Of 10 other application than tar
and oakum; and how Mey should cure 4
broken leg in three days, even if they
could cure 1t at all, was matter OF the
utmost wonder. Several letters passed
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VOL. V.-NO. IA.
-
Eniiiusiasln.

Mr.. Il. tells the following good story.
One sunny afternoon, few days since,
he was riding through one of our northern
counties, and had just entered large
tract Of forest, when faint and distant cries
broke upon his ear. little startled TO
hear such noises amid solitude, he ur-
ged his horse into brisk ,ro,. Louder
and louder waxed the cries, and faster and
faster troited the horse. A thousand sto-
rles of panthers and catamounts and stray,
bears foated through the excited mind of
b., as he proceeded in the direction
whence the sounds emanated but as he
advanced he began to have misgivngs
that the vocilerations, rising and falling at
regular intervals, had more triumph than
fear in them. He soon made little open-
ing in the forest, when the mystery of the
disturbance was fully explained. In.ihe
midst of the clearing stood man with no
garment 10 boast of but his inexpressibles.
Above him rose moderate sized hickory
pole, from the top of which noated a white
flag, displaying in inky characters the
names Of Polk and Dallas" TO the in
habitants of the wilderness. His hand
held well worn hat, which circied Wig
orously about his head. as with profound
earnestness and slentoran lungs, he shout
ed hurra No other human being met
the eyes of l..
HalIoo," said L.. when he had arri-
we'd within speaking distance.
Hurra -! hurra hurra ~ was the only
response as the old hat revolved about the
bare hat of the excited politician.
"IlaIloon' repeated L. The man
ceased for moment.
"You seem to be quite alone here"
remarked h., by way of introduction.
Why, yes" said the man, as he wi
ped from his face the perspiration which
his vigorous performances had made ra-
Their profuse; sit does seem a little lone
some-lke to them as amt used TO it. I
hav't got many neighbors in these parts,
and as hadn't got much to do this after
noon, and bein' lis Saturday, | thought
I'd cut this ere saplin, and hist it for
Polk and Dallas. I'm not the chap as is
Altered to let folks know who I'm for
not |. would like to ha' voted for Mat
ty, swan; but any how bein' as that
can't be done no how, I'm not the chap to
bite my own nose off, out o spite; 90
the regular ticket, any how-so here goes
for Polk and Dallas-now altogether
hurTa! hurra ~ and as l.. rode oil, rumi-
mating on this man Of the woods going
italonG" with a vengeance, the last sounds
he heard as he re-entered the forest, were
the vigorous cheers of the old fellow ap-
parenlly unimpaired by his previous ei-
forts, and the last glance showed the old
hat whlrIiDg about in It's orbit with de-
termination that seemed TO defy opposi-
tion.-.4lJmU .ArguS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-09-20

.Aaecdote Of Frederick the Great
The Amsterdam Gazette mentions the
following fact "A soldier of Slesia,
convicted of stealing certain offerings to
the Virgin Mary, was doomed to death as
sacriIegious robbCr He denied the
theft, saying that the Virgin, from pity,
presented him with the offerings. The
affair was brough! before the king. who
asked the Popish dvines whether, ac-
cording to their religion, the miracle was
impossible. They replied that the case
was extraordinary but not impossible
Then, replied the king, the culprt
cannot be put 10 death, because he denies
the theft, and because the divines of his
religion allow the present not TO be i'm
possible; but we strictly forbid him, I'M
der pain of death, to receive any present
henceforward from the Virgin Mary, or
any sain, whatever :" 8aa
sC~'I say, pele, does you know how
dey keep oysters from smelling in the
hotties OBJ wedder!
L don, tink does. Sam--how'd dey
do 'em >
Why, dey cut dar noses Of. and dey
cant smell muffin. 0 yah ! yah yah!
what an umponumlratum nlggeryowls'
.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-09-20

Dying Mjaaction.--An old goose that
had been for fortnight Matching in far
mer's kitchen, was perceived on sudden
to be taken violently i'll. She soon after
left the nest and repaired to an clubhouse,
where there was young goose of the
first year, which she brought with her
into the kitchen. The young one imme-
dately scrambled into the old ones nest,
sat, hatched, and alterward brought up
he brood. The old goose, as soon as the
young one had taken her place, sat down
by the side of the nest, and soon after
died. As the young goose had never
been in the habit of entering the kitchen
before, know OF no way of accounting
for this fact, than, by suPposing that the
old one had some way of communicating
her thoughts and anxieties, which the
other was perfectly able to understand.
This is reported to Mr.. Loudon's Maya
zine, by a gentleman named Brew, resi-
ding at Ennis.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-10-31
I'M TJSEC.

Il PHELPS has recently made such ex-
Il tensive additions to his stock of Mu-
steal Instruments as renders il the most COM
plete ever offered in this vicinity, in which
can be found Ladies' fine picture back Vlo-
Inns of rare strength and purity of tone for
20 and IS dollars only. One Ashborn Violin,
warranted to have been well used for AZ
leSst ten years--a bargain for those who
may be seeking old instruments. Also. as
usual, full stock of German and Italian
Victims al prices from. 2to IL dollars.
Clarionets with 5, 6, 8, 10 and IS keys,
suitable for Psalmody and the finer musical
performances. ....s....... ..
Flutes of various brands, l, 4, and 8 KEYS,
fine Cocoa, full silver trimming, cup keys,
with or without Ivory blow ioints-fine box
wood dos keys, for SIS, fine lockwood Flo
rios 4 brass keys. ard fined blow joints,oaly
"a. Do. do. cup keys and screw corks 3d.
together With a complete assortment of Ger
man Flutes from 81 % upwards. Also Cla.,
rions and Flute Scales separate from books,
Violince!lo & Violin Bows. Bridges, Strings,
Resin, &c. &c. all of which will be sold for
csah at prices that defy competition, and all
articles to be as recommended or no sale.
Litchfeld, july 1874. IN IA 80 r-5,.s-..
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VJ3T7,I
The above were all paid promptly 10 the
satisfaction of ali concerned. The expense
for insuring in this Company exclusive of
The price of Policy on Dwellings, that are
detached has been but 8 cents on 800 per
annuni the Company have now sufficient
funds to meet any, ordinary loss that may
occur, without resorting to the pledged funds.
Officers of the Company
a WILLIAM BEEBE, PresideRl,
Il OLIVER GOODWIN. Treasurer,
81 JASON WHITING. Secretary.
William Beebe, Origen s. Seymour,
Oliver Goodwin, Wan. n. Thompson,
Josiah G. Beckwith, David C.. Sanford,
jason Whiting, wa Leulan w. Cutler,
George D. Wadhams.
Agents for the Company.
Daniel b. Brnsmade, Washington,
David c. Sanford. New Milford,
Rufus Fuller. Jr. Kent,
Richard Smith, Sharon.
Frederick Kellogg, CORNWALL
Nelson Brewster, Goshen.
William NJ. Burrall, Canaan,
Daniel s. ,Clapp, Salisbury,
1 ASguS nasa Royce 8 Norfolk.
Roger II. Mills, New Hartford,
George D. Wadhams. Torriagton,
Lewis Smith, Harwinton,
Calvin r. Batter, Plymouth.
John c. Amber, Bethlem,
Letnan w. Cutler. Watertown,
John Abernethy. Wooibary,
David c. Whitllesey, New Preston,
George +. Tallmadge, Warren.
Persons wishing TO get their Buildings &n-
sured can apply to either of the Agents, or 10
the Secretary. 4.s
WILLIAM BEEBE, President.
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Conversations like the above are OF daily
occurrences. The more the Balsam is known
the more ii is appreciated. and the sale is
constantly increasing, from the recommen-
dalton of those who have used it and proved
its efficacy. 1t is only about a year since
this medicine was brought before the public
and the sale Of II has gone beyond our most
sangune expectations. Hardly day pass
es, butwe obtain new evidence of its superb
ority over every other preparation Ia use;
either by orders from distant places. or by
the testimony ofthose TO whom we have sold
by the single bottle. Unlike most prepara-
tions of the kind, which contain q large
quantity ofsopium, and serve only to patti
ate. (not to curel the disease, this medicine
gives permaient relief ItAnot only seems
to do good at first, but a continued use of II
shows plainly thattitis valuable pfepara-
tion, and one that under, ordinary circum-
stances willadu more toward the cure of
consumption. the coughs and colds that
lead toahnhdreadful disease than can possi1
bly, be effected by any other treatment In
fact the, day1is not far distant when BAR
CLAY'S .ANiEisI CAN BALSAM will be the
only medicine used for pulmonary disease
in all its viried forms. Sold in Syracuse
by the proprietors. 3& 3s SIT aa
!. Also by Dr. ]. G. BEcKwIfH, Litchkeld--.'
WEIGH & Cor Milton; Myron HARRISON
Cornwall Bridge E. g. Peck. Ellsworth !;
David Gould, Sharon. ASIA Il
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-10-31
AMERICAN MUSEUM
New York City,
Z. 7. BARNUM, PROPHETIC.

.l F. T. BARNUM, PROPRIETOR.
TT HIS Museum has six splendid halls owe. LOO
l. feet in length, containing upwards of 50 D..
900 curiosties from every portion of the Gl ,be.
Here are BEASTS, BIRDS, REPTILES, IN
SECTS, FISHES, Sc. &c. of every species and
kind ever known or heard of.
A GRAND COSMORANlA, containing beautiful
views of ancient and modern Cities natural scene-
ry, moonlight views, sc. A large number of new
ones have Just been received from some Of the first
artists Of France. ~
NOVELTIES g. CURIOSTTIES. such as Dwarfs,
Giants, Ourang Outangs, are always engaged when
opportunity offers 2 g s@
RICH, DIVERSIFIED and INTERESTING EN-
TERFAINAfENTSa are always given every evening,
and every Wednesday and Saturday afternoons by
the most talented performers. &
EVERY STRANGER, as well as citizen, should
visit this establishment. valuable Instruction. is
combined with rational amusement. ..s,,.
The price of admission is always IS cents.
New York, August 81, 1874. 4m17
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PRICES REDUCED, AND CASH PAYMENTS.
r. 3. MERRiMAN, @'ia'
ID E N TT s. t. w.

DESPECTFULLY invites YOUR attention
~ to his highly Improved and unerring
method Of inserting a'aria 3dis1 tl0-i
StocktOn's Mineral ineorruptible Teeth,
from single tooth to a full SET. combining
the powers OF mastication. durability, COM
fort and symmetry, without pain in the OPP
Grafton. p ,g sr.-ss -, a, 80 ~,
Teeth cleaned and plugged with gold and
other metallic substances SO as entirely to
arrest decay. Children's teeth regulated.
The subscriber will remain constantly at
his office, 9th building north of the Bank,
Litchfeld. where those who desire his servi.
ces, are requested to call and examine his
assortment of Teeth for themselves pAil
work warranted. sGr .s7asf3.s{gsi soeaea
Gold Plugs. 75 cts. Pivot Teeth, 81 Is
Teeth cleaned, so q Plate Teeth, $50
Full Sets on either Jaw, each, $50.
Tooth Powders and BEushssfor saie.a So
/. Litch6eld, Feb. leAA. ssl1@Se.e,
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To amount paid to agents, and for
Insurance Plates, Books and
Statoneryis Ms- Col, O5-397s,3s
leaving balance in the Treasury of $3457,73
Add to the above the premium char
which can be collected # required IS lsso524
Present Capital or funds Of the Company
paid, '' ''''' ''''' assss.
List of Losses.
March 10. Chester N. Case, Harwinton,
Clo!hers Shop. Total. $l65.O0
Marcb5:; Israel Coe, Torrington,1 Dwelling
May 3. Arson Wheeler, Barkhampsted,
Saw Mill, Total. $4,000
Aug. %. Apheus Fuller, Kent, Dwelling
Partial, 5000
April 10. S. & J. Stlson New Milford,
Grist Mil, Total. w 100000
June co. Philo Chase, Ltch6eld, Dwelling,
Partial, ssf .5te. 500
1910. -i ...
jan l6 A. P. Gibbs. Harwnton, Barn, Total 10000
Feb II. G. S. Church, Torrington, Dwelling,
q. Mary A. Peck, Sharon, Store, Par.
Nov. O. 8. A. Judsou, Cornwall, Barn and
Sheds, Total. $4,000
iisg. Partial. ''''N"'' '>'"'' D"' ss.ss1
June 20. J;C. Howard. Warren. Barn and
Sheds. Total. 5oO,O
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.aete,.taD.I tie AUaSle vVVrIcI !!

VTHE Subscriber would give notice to the
Il inhabitants of Ltchfieid, and vicinity,
that he has procured from the city of New
York, by one of the best judges in the State,
a first rate RYE BOLT, expressly for the
Grist Mill one half mile east of Litchfieid.-
The subscriber feels warranted in saying
that be can suit customers both IN quantity
and quality. The unbelieving can't do bet
ter than to try him. ...... ..-.. ....ai....
RYE and CORN kept constantly on hand
for sale as cheap and as good quality as can
be had in the county. CORN MEAL as
cheap as can be bought on Litchfield Han.
- E. WETMORE.
Litchfeld, June IS, 1874. ems