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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-08-22
New Fail and Winter Goods.


D AS just received general assert.
Il II ment of fall and winter goods,
which will be sold at a small advance,
comprising, in part, the following arti-
cles, viz:
Blue aud Black Broad Cloth,
Two pieces Beaver do; fancy and plain
cassimeres, super moleskin, so pieces
prints Of various styles and qualities ;
cambrlcs, sattinetls, Kentucky jeans,
super Bombazine, English merino,
plaid silk warp, alpaccas, plain and fl
Cured do; vestings, gimps, umbrellas,
pilot cloth, mousln de lanes, Af'ghans,
plaid linseys, Canton flannel, ,ickings,
apron checks, birds eye diaper, Irish
linen. edgings and thread lace, plaid
woollen shawls, gros de Swiss, silks,
pieces carpeting, &C., &c.
Boots, Shoes, and ISUbbcrs.
A good assortment.
5 boxes Simons axes, and o general as.
sortment OF HARDWARE.
so bbls. coarse and fine SALT; hats,
caps, and GROCERIES.
Ottawa, Nov. 7, 1914.
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Eron, Steel and Walls,
Together with the heaviest stock of

Together with the heaviest stock Of
STOVES HOILOWWARE, TIN, SHEET IRON & COPPER WARE,
which will exchange
those who wish for
caJob work repairing done. j. MANLEY co.
Sent T.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-08-22
IRON STORE AT PERU.

vuSliE subscribers arc now opening in Byetcs-
IL ter's Stone Block, the largest stock Of
Iron, UhHe Lead,
Nails, Cotton Yarn,
UIndoW Glass, Glass IumJierS,
Steel Springs, Uooden Buckets, SC.
Spring Steel,
Ever offered in this section of country, which
they will sell
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
On the most reasonable terms. We invite mer.
chants, wagon-makers, blacksmiths, farmers and
all, to give us a call before purchasing elsewhere
J. II. MCMILLAN g. co.
Peru May %, ls45.
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CARDING

Will be done for the usual price, CT cts. per ID.
in cash, wheat or wool. Also, carding and spin
ming at reasonable prices, varying from Is to 90
cents per Mound
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-08-22
Fashionable Tailoring.
CEOpGE SMITH

RESPECTFULLY teturns thanks to the CT
~, tizens of Ottawa and vicinity for the liberal
patronage he has heretofore received, and hopes
to merit continuance of the same. His Tan
'oriag Establishment is on the south side OF
he public square, over J. & G.. Armour's store.
lie is prepared to do work on the mos,reasona-
bic terms, and warrants all garments made by
him to fc Cutting will be done on short notice
and warranted 70 fiji properly made up.
The latest fashions from New York city arc
regularly received, which enables him to furnish
garments Of the latest aud most approved style
N. B.-LqmLer, and mosi kinds u country
produce tciH be taken in payment Jor ,rnyk
Ottawa, May 0, 1915. 30t
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stoves and Crates.
GOOD RARGAaNS!

NOR SALE, 24S acres of land, one
n half prairie and the balance timber,
well waiered and mostly under culiva-
ton. Will sell all or part, TO suit pur-
chasers, The best location for farm in
the country.
.AiSo, 80 acres Of land lying within 3
miles of Peru (; and 800 acres of land on
the south side Of Illinois river, Z miles
from Peru.
also, one dwelling house and lot in
Peru. All worthy of attention. Apply
to M. MOTT.
Peru, April ls, Is45 As If.
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Iron. Iron! Iron

VUST received by steamer Lchigh direct from
% Pittsburgh, good supply of Juniata Iron,
assorted, for sale for cash wheat in lots to iron
Wagons, lower than last year.
Peru, April IL, 1S45. WIN. PAUL e. co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-08-22
Fresh Drugs l. Medicines.

Together with a supply of the most popular,
Patent Mcdiciics.
Great care has been taken in the selection Of
the above stock Physicians and the public may
safely rely on getting fresh aud pure article.
Also, on hand a lot of second hand books,
which will be sold very low, consisting of Novels,
Classical aud miscellaneous works.
For sale and constantly kept on hand, Bibles
and Testaments, from the New York Bible So
ciety, at cost prices. Bibles gratuitous to those
who are unable to purchase.
Always ready to relieve the fatigucd and thirs-
ty, with glass of cool Soda.
Produce Flay-sre1, Bee's-way and Ginseng,
will be received in exchange for Drugs.
Ottawa, May 80, 1915.
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BGeOAD CLOTHS,


terms and latest Styles as follows:
Superior Black, Blue, and Invisible Green
BROAD CLOTHS,
Black and fancy Cassimcres; Prints;
brown and blue Muslns Sattirets
Jeans; linen Drilling; Couonades; Uni
ted Stripes Texian Plaid printed fam
cy and blue Drills Allapaca; Irish Lin
ems green Berage Marseilles Nesiings;
Ribbons ; Florences; brown linen table
Cloths ladies white and colored Isle
Gloves; DO. black Mohair; do, white
and black ingram Hose; chldrens cotton
Hose mems brown and colored hG. Hose;
ladies Caps; Jackonet and Swiss Mus
Inns; plaid and cambrick Musins; linen
Lawns; birdseye Diaper; mems pongee
Handkerchiefs black Italian Cravats
Tickings cotton table Diapers Hicko'
rvs; Buttons Needles ; Tapes; Ribbons
Threads sewing Silks {; GRAllAMS
six cord sewing Cotton, a superior article
for ladies use, warranted 300 yard spools
ALSO, Bonnets and palm.leaf hats
ladies white willow bonne,s children'
white and colored willow bonnets; men.
and boys white and colored palm.l lea
hats, all Qualities, together with genera
assortment of
GROCERIES, HARD-U.4RE,
Glass, Queens and Stone Hare,
Dye SHIFTS and Nails.
Rowland's mill saws, &C., &c., all G
which will be sold at a small advance 70
cash or produce.
Persons desiring to purchase, will find it t
their advantage 10 call at the cheap store of
DAY & BROTHER
Peru, April 4, 1915.
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Clemens Indian Tonic.
MfaliJie Care for ChiHs or .ague and
EcUer.
Ibis Invaluable Medicine is pnrrlYffgetablc.

IcUer.
This Invaluable Medicine is PnrelyStgetablc.
THE unexampelcd success Of this truly trfri-
rGibd Tonic, in curing, in few hours, where
ALL other remedies have failed and that too in
cases of six, nine, twelve and eighteen months
standing, warrants the assertion that if taken &C.
cordlng to the directions, IT is intoHiJf. A long
list OF certificates in proofol its niaibility, might
be added but those upon the wrapper are DEEM
cd sufficient. Try it, and be convinced that il is
the most pleasant, most certain, and the very
BEST remedy ever offered TO the public, for put
ting speedy termination TO Chlls or Ague and
Fever.
1t is not the least nauseatng, nor does il opc-
rate upoi. the bowels; but its salutary action
upon the whole system is so charming, that every
one is highly delighted at their speedy recovery
to health. Such a remedy the oiilicted have long
been in want of one that cures speedily and per-
manently, where the usual caution 10 improper
exposure is observed.
The fact ibarthe recipe was obtained from
RED MA " of the forest, silences all doubt as to
its being purely ugeidble-- Natures own Rene
dy---and may therefore, lie taken by every ono
with the most perfect safety. Persons living in
Ague and Fever districts, should never be with
out a supply Of this INVALUABLE Tonic; as
in it they will always find certain friend in time
of need. The great and rapidly growing popu-
larty of this medicine, may cause others to try
and initiate it.-therefore be sure TO ask for Gle
MEMS Indian Tonic. prepared by GEO. W.
HOUSE, proprietor, Nashville, Tenn, whose
name is written upon the label and wrapper Of
each bottle. None genuine without his written
signature.
For sale by WALKER g. HICKLING.
Ottawa, April IS, 1915. 45---4m
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GTrY JgrOTJET,
lEAGT.13 HOTEL,


THE subscribers, having recently opened the
house heretofore known the Peru Hotel,
hope, by strict attention to business, to merit a
share OF public patronage.
The house has been reiitted, the furniture is
new, the table aud bar at all times shall be sup
piled with the best, and 40 pains spared to make
those comfortable who may favor the with call.
A commodious barn has been erected on the
premises, and an attentive ostcr always in atten-
dance. w. w. 81 j. DRESSER.
Peru August 9, 1Sii.
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10 Farmers,

AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.
THNlIE subscribers having leased Mr.. Sladdcn's
Il Mills in Dayton, would take this opportuni-
ty gratefully to acknowledge the liberal patronage
they have received, and to solicit continuance
ofthe same.
Cash for Uheat,
At the highest price the market will allow for a
superior article, will at ALL TIMES be given.
Great pains will be taken to have constantly
on hand a superior article Of FLOUR for En-
CHANGES.
We would also state tina, Mr.. Stadden is adj.
ding two more run Of French Burr Mill Stones,
with machinery of the mos, approved and modern
style for custom and merchant work, and when
completed will makethis mill decidedly the best
in this section Of the country, and from the expe-
rience and practical knowledge of the senior part
ner who has been 40 years in the business an as.
surance is given that all business done at this
MILL will be in the best possible manner.
Please give US a call & MANN & SON.
N. b. WuEAr FIGURED for Farmers or Mer.
chants on liberal terms. First rate barrels can
always be had at the Mills. G. M. & Son.
Dayton, Dec. 81, 1874. 2s-tf.
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Drugs. Medicines,
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS.

gUST received from the east, a most beautiful
Cd assortment of GOODS, of the choicest pat
terms and latest styles, as follows:
Superior Black, Blue, aud Invisible Green
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-22

every candidate but the strongest man, and con-
centrate upon him their undivided force.
Louisa has been the theatre of these struggles
for several Springs. II is time toterminae them.
II the rival candidates will not agree among
themselves, who is to run-if their common
friends cannot efiectually inlerpose among them,
then let the Committee Of Vigilance and Cores
pondence promptly come forward, and either
hold Convention of the Republicans, to nomi-
nate candidate-or as soon as possible, resort
the last SPRING take an informal poll through
out the county, and lei the Republicans decide up
on the strongest man.
We have published the preceding communi-
cation, anonymous as it is, but as at present adj
vised, we will not lend our paper 10 prolracted
and perhaps angry discussion, among the friends
of the several candidates. We will publish any
additional and unimpassioned nomination OF
others-with the names of the authors communi.
Gated TO us-and thus, the names OF all the candi-
decide who shall be the man. Enquirer.
s--r Since writing the above, We have received
the Charlottesville Jefiersonian, with the follow
ing paragraph, with which We perfectly agree 10
every thing it saws of The efficient services ability
availability, and prospects ofthe present respected
delegate:
al oUIsA CouNTY.-James L. Gordon, Esq, The
present delegate, is candidate for reelection
his opponent, Wing, is Elisha Melton, Esq
We are happy 10 learn that Mr.. Gordon will bt
elected with ease. He has proved himself al
able and efficient Representative this Winter, ant
has made many nd'stTong friends among The De
mocras in the Legislature"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-22
E,nr.as urnn lie Elcet,re Ekanehisc.

The Wing presses are the first to cry out THE
to clamor against frauds, for the purpose OF
concealing their own transgressions. No party
has had more frequent recourse TO spurious votes
than their own-in Baltimore, Philadelphia, n
York, and Ohio-Even Virginia did not escape at
the last Presidential election as shall have occa-
sion hereafter 10 demonstrate. AT the last Spring
election, Mr. Jackson, the delegate of Richie &
Wood, was indebted for his return to the sour
West trick that could be praclised by The Wing
Commissioners in the county OF Ritchie-for
which, il is 10 be hoped, the Democrats OF the
county OF Richie will take ample retribution at
the coming election. All her votes will be hon.
esily polled; and we cannot doubt, that she and
Wood will appear here at the next session by a
Republican Proxy. The Wings have also been
very active in coming spurious votes for the next
April electon-as is illustrated by the multipli-
cation of spurious deeds in the counties of Hamp-
shire and Hardy, by the great coiner ofsuffrages,
Angus Nc Donald, Esq. Ifthepeople ofthose coun-
ties are duly sensible of the duties which they
owe 10 their country, the nominal voters will not
presume 10 avail themselves OF the frauds which
have been apparently practised in their name
and the good honest voters of those counties will
rise in their strength and react upon Mr.. NJ Donald
and his associates. But these developments must
be laid over for some early day, when We shall
publish the deeds, exposing their true character,
and appeal to an honest people for the manly
vindicaton of their constitutional rights.
The Wings, however, are the first TO cry, thief
The whole country has runs about the Plaquemine
frauds in Louisiana. The press, the legislative
hall and their stump orators have denounced them
with an earnestness which would seem 10 bespeak
their sincerity. Mr.. Senator Barrow has raised the
hue and cry against them in the Senate Of The u.
Staies-and MIR. Sldell has cast back into his
teeth the infamous accusation in the House OF
Representatives. The Select Committee of the
House, al New Orleans, have not yet made their
report upon them; but il We may Judge from the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-22
THE SPRING ELECTIONS.

We enquired Yesterday OF our Democratic
friends of the General Assembly about the pros
poets of our election in the Spring. We in
lcrroga,ed them particularly about the South
west and The Norlhwest-the two great points
where the Wings expected 10 sweep MS last
Fall and where they were so wolully deceived
in their sanguine calculations. The voice of The
sen'inels is cheering-and, saving here and there
a point where our entertainments are not yet tho
roughly fortified, the cry is AUS lrcH We shall
gain decidedly in the elections for the General
Assembly There is one county in The North
west which is in a snarl. The Morgantown
Mountaineer Ga spirited Republican paper just
established by Mcdonald & Tibbs,) calls our al
tenlion TO the condition Of Monongalia, distracted
as il is by several candidates, and says, "Canno,
Thomas Richie again sound the ALARM as he
did in the Spring Of Al. Democrats, be up and
doing-the Senate Of the United States may de-
pend on the vote of Monongala-we entreat you
10 yield your preferences 10 the good OF your
country-and march 10 the polls in solid column,
worthy Of the name OF Virginians."
t. Richie will do all he can. He will co-opc-
rate with the Morgan Mounlaincerto ''the top Of
his bent"-and :!.e !G::55; step in the process he
respectfully advises our Republican friends in
Monongalia 10 call Convention, nominate one
candidate and rule off all the rest. lfany one
refuses to obey the will of the majority, mark that
man, and never trust him again.
We are happy 10 see our friends so active in
most quarters ol the Slate. With proper energy,
shall be grossly deceived, il We do not triumph
antly carry the Stale. We must do il. We
must drive the Gauls from the Capitol. We
must lose no time, however, but organize forth
with, arm 10 The teeth, and drive the Wings from
the public councils.
The Clarksburg "Scion of Democracy" of The
18th states, that Col Joseph Johnson was nomi-
mated 10 Congress BY tic Democratic Convention
which assembled at Ripley on the 9Th Instant
Filly-eisht delegates were present, and the vote
stood-for Mr.. Johnson 80, for Mr.. Lee 49,
We learn from ono OF the delegates that Mr..
Thompson of Kanawha was not brought before
the Convention. A Committee was appointed 10
inform Col. Johnson of his nomination, which
duty was performed" and Colonel Johnson &C
copied the nomination.
The Senatorial Convention which met al Har-
risvie, Richie county, on The 9TH, has nominated
Col. J. G. S,ringer for the Senate, from the District
now misrepresenied BY w. X. Shnn-(25 dele
gates were in attendance from the counties OF
Lewis, Taylor, Richie, Wood, Braxton, and Har-
rison.)
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-22
To The Editors of the Enquirer.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, lSi5.
Mr.. Henderson, OF Mississippi, made The first
speech to-day on the Texas question-arguing in
favor of lamentations and Mr.. Barrow, OF Loui-
siana the second-of course, in opposition.
In the House, another effort was made 70 pass
The bill appropriating $4,000 for repairs on the
Presidents house and grounds adjacent, and 10
refilrnish the mansion, which was voted down by
a majority Of two. Tomorrow, il is most likely
the bill will be so amended as 10 reduce the appro-
priation TO $4,000, when il will pass.
The speeches in the Senate on the Wing side
of the Texas question: are mostly on the const-
tuiional points involved, tho Mr.. Barrow gave
utlerance 10 many silly things in the course OF
his remarks, relative TO the inexpediency OF an
nexaon al any time, and 10 its probable injurious
effect on The Interests of the Sauth. Mr.. Barrow
is strange genius. He has found the "mare 5
nest" hid in annexation that Waddy Thompson
had 50 fruitless and bootess hunt after.
There are thousands of strangers in this city,
and The arrival OF every train and steamboat
brings crowds in addition, who are fiocking to
witness the Inauguration. The hotels and board
ing houses are already filled to overflowlnS.-
Where those, who are TO arrive between this ana
the fourth Of March, are TO stow themselves, IS
past my "sumpion" The pick-pockels and hack
men are having il all in their own way just now
ceivcs company all day, and is, of course, called
on by all strangers
The people of Fairfax intend sending Alfred
Moss, Esq, sterling Democrat, 10 the next Fl.
of Delegates. He can and will beat any Fede-
ralsl in the county His nomination (made on
Monday laSD was unanimous; and am happy
10 be able TO write you, that all difficulties in the
party in that county are forever buried
As yet no move has been made in the district
(the 9lh) for The nomination OF a candidate for
Congress We intend waiting until the Wings
make their nomination, about which they are in
lriguing in fine style; after they have done that,
our party will determine whether or not 1t is best
10 put forth candidate. Col. John Nj. McCar-
,y, Wing, has been ruled off the course once or
twice BY system Of caucus trickery, in which
the Federal managers of the district are apt crafts
men. He has determined 10 stand poll, whe-
Their the dynasty like it or not-and will not sub
nit his name 10 their sham Convention. The
Alexandria Gazette has already teemed with
communications designed TO coax, wheedlc and
10 do every thing else likely to induce him to lei
the Convention 'doctor" him. They have not
however, tried TO bully him as yet, nor will they
venture on such uphill work. He tells them
proudly, that their convention is not 10 be trusted
by those who expect 10 get along honestly and
fairly Yours truly.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-02-22
THE sERFs OF ANGUS MCDONALD.

We call the attention OF the People to the start
ling facts, which have been set forth in the "Vir-
ginia Gazette,n of Romney, in Hampshire coun-
ly 1t appears that Angus Mcdonald, Wing
lawyer in Romney, who is ambitious enough to
rule The county of Hampshire, has joined in with
other Coons, and manufactured deeds convey
ing immense tracts of lciLd, mountain land in The
most rugged and sterile parts Of Hampshire" 10
certain grantees whose votes they expect 10 trans
fer to the Wing cause, in The next Spring Elec-
tion-S1 of these grantees are residents in The
county OF Hampshire, and 2lO in the strong Fe-
deral county of Hardy. BY means OF these spu-
rious votes, he (the aforesaid Angus McDonald)
and his Federal colleagues, expect to carry the
two delegates in the county Of Hampshire, and
the Senator in the District Talk about The Pla-
quemine frauds in Louisiana, (Which are denied)
here are frauds at our own doors, as it were
in the bosom of OLD Virginia, which ar lualiris
OF Record-and ought TO rouse up the indignation
Of every honest voter in Hampshire and Hardy
counties. Before us is copy OF one OF The Nc
Donald deeds, dated on the 2lst OF last Oclo-
Der, and purporting to transfer TO sixty-one
grantees tract of land, purchased by said
Mcdonald under Bankrupt's sale, and which
deed reserves to the said Mcdonald "aN The iroa
ore or minerals that man be found therein, as rel
as any timber whiet he or they may deem proper 10
rescrue and also rcserriag The cleared land anil tenc
1lents," &c. In other words, reServing everything
that is valuable on the tract Of land, and leaving
the sterile and wild mountain land alone-and
passing over TO the 81 grantors tor the great and
valuable consideration of one dollar The whole
object of this miserable transfer was TO create The
shadow Of right to vote, TO be allowed BY the
Wing Commissioners ofthe election, 10 elective
Wing delegates in the county, and Wing Sena-
tor in the District. We shall lay full detail of
these facts before our readers-and now the ques-
ton comes, what are we to think of a party which
is attempting by such spurious means 10 carry
Virginia? What are We TO think of The AGENT
viii these grantees condescend TO lend themselves
to such an outrage upon the right ofsuffrage? Will
the honest voters Of Hampshire submit TO such an
insull1 Dare the superintendent OF the election
to prostitute their high and responsible Office in
such an attack upon the purity of suffrage and
the Liberties of The peope2
If these grantees do consent to play part in
the wretched drama, which has been projected for
the promotion of The Wings, they would deserve
to be branded on their forehead with the name of
Angus McDonad's men. He is playing the part
Of The master shepherd, who with the tar pot and
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Valuable Real Estate on NarigaJlc Water, neo'
James Rirer, for Sale.

Valuable Real Estate on Narigotlc Water, near
James Rirer, for Sale.
THE subscriber wishes to sell his Plantation,
i near Cabin Point, called Mill Farm, lying
on Upper Chipoaks creek, containing about 1000
acres, 300 Of which are in the county OF Prince
George, and the balance in Surry. The creek is
navisabe up TO the plantation for vessels OF 80 to
80 tons burthen. About one-halfthe land is clear
ed, and now under a good fence, and in culliva-
ton; the other half in Woods, portion OF which
is in original growth with some very good Tim
Der, and the remainder well-covered with Pines
Of large size, suitable for Rail timber or Steam
boat wood. The improvements are such as are
usual on farm; they consist Of comfortable
Dwelling House, Smoke House, Barn, Stable,
&C., and Quarters for the accommodation OF
about 80 Negroes There is also large Mill
House. which was formerly Manufacturing
Mil, thai has not been used during my minority;
but which might be again established, as The mill
privileges have not been forfeited.
The subscriber is disposed TO sell bargain IN
this property, if he can effect sale immediate
Is BY private contract; but if not he will sell il al
public Auction, on the premises, on Monday, 24lll
of February. The land will be shown TO any
one desiring it, by Mr.. Bishop, who resides on
the premises, or the subscriber, whose address is
Charles City C. Ii. The terms will be one third
cash, and the balance in one and two years
Jan. l4-c2awtds ]. L. HARRISON.