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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-07-17

The above Is t,c u',rof o 1,,, 81. ia J ..-. i,,u,,
from the over tcemtug lrcss If Harper d Bro
Tiers, New York city. lls au'aor D, Mr.. Eli.
W. FgHtrm, f,rmcrly OF ,hi- state,
The following cx,rac. viii scr,c o. show a.,
character # the vork;-
We rode five miles. Our way,
for the most part, wound along Tie
summit Of swellS that divided COO.
shadowy ravines, and then descend
cd the height to the shore Of the
Mississippi. Here we left our ear.
riages, took each a portion of the
necessary articles, and commence
the ascent of another bluff, N,r.--
and myself preceding our friends q
little, as committee of selection
We climbed the hill for half mil.
and rs We rose, tiat lJs. ...-
now a little opening sha.D. y orr
hanging oaks prcs.mt"v t,.', ..
now We Wrr, .,h.mE v,r,.. .,a
sweeping 6rane as. Gradually TO.
we ascendcG: ,te YrJ>Pe,. w...u. u,
until at .cngy - go I. aUU.#. ,,us
fairly attained, , prospect H.r,s a.-
on US magnificent beyond u,syrip-
ton! 'EHa p Exclaimed +. A.
and we bota felt that further search
would be vain.
On the very pinnacle of the bluff,
the east side OF wa was tulcklI
wooded and tae woS, opening upon
the river, we found a little S.,ueO
nook, just large cnouSl to ..m.' oua
number. Here, after tac v.acs an.
light underground n.,d o'en c.rarca
away, we spread our white napkins
table cloths, SC, an. laid out oui
simple refreshments. Two or three
loaves of bread, a bottle of cream,
some golden butter, a trio of cold
chickens, and loaf of plain family
cake of the largest size, constituted
the whole. \ committee was now
appointed, and sent ont with author
/ ity to search the neighboring hill,
and hollows for water. Their pro.
tracted investigations had begun tc
give rise to some anxiety, in tho
more youthful members of our party
when they returned with a brimminl
pail of the purcst and coolest water
The thanks Of the company having
been rendered to them, in a neat
speech by one of the gentlemen, We
proceeded to seat ourselves in tru,
oriental style around the cloth.
Stories, songs and hymns followed
the lunch, and when these were M
more called for, one or two ches.
boards were routed from their re-
pose at the bottom Of the baskets
and put on duty by some, while 9th
ers strollcd out to enjoy the pros
pect. was among the latter; an,
rarely indeed had nature invite,
more irresistably, than in the pom
and glory around me. Behind la,
the still wood, into the green depth
of which the younger members 0
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OTTAWA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JULY II, 1916.

when ovar-healcd. Twu Of Bakers regiment
have within two days, died from this cause, AMI
one Of our own men Quaker, Of Peru had a se'
rious ct from the same cause. Bot h. little
caution, all damage from this cause may be
avoided.
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q ID. ID A y
A. II. ROWLAND.

A. II. ROWLAND. J. PEARSON.
ROWLAND Il PEARSON,
Physicians and Surgeons, Ot!aIca, hrs.
Office on the east side OF the public square.
Rssd nee Of DR.. Rowland, on tho hill, south
side of the street, few dor west of the Fox
River House. Il siden;c of Dr. Pearson at
the City Hotel. April 80, 1876,
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SETH G. Earl.
CITY HOTEL,
b Y JOEL johns ON,
Springfield, Illinois.

THE Travelling community are respectfully
inviledto calf The accommo da,ions cannot be
surpassed. Private rooms for stage passengers.
MATES or FAME.
One day, :. 75ts Single neal 25 cts.
Just onc-halflhe usual charge at stage houses
Passengers can secure seats In oil the stages
through tho Proprietor. 2SA 2y
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close under the opposite shore, and,
as the white wreaths rose from her
iron throat, and faded away among
the green boughs, and her hoarse
breath sounded family over the wa
tiers, she formed a pleasing feature
in a landscape which had been hith-
erto made up exclusively of natural
objects.
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DE Nl'EST EsY.
DIR. ]. Pc A X s o n ,
Resi- lent Dentist,

Of,fs his Professional services to the ;tizcns OF
Ottawa aud vicinity.
TEETH inserted upon gold or silver plate
upon pivot, etc, so TO answer all purposes ni
mastIcation. Decayed Teeth filled with gold,
silver or lin i1il. Too,h-sche cured without
causing pain, which enables him to save many
eslh that woull otherwise have tn b. extract
ID. q 7 All operations 10 provo successful, or
10 pay. Chargcs moderate. Oilire Oh LA
Sale street, east Of the Court house.
June 81. 1915. l-y
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An arrival at New Orleans on The 27h ult,
brought Galveston dates to the 9Th. BY this
we learn that all parts Of Mexico seem alive with
arlOr to prosecute the war With us. Our yolun-
numbers. The steamers Troy, Pamela and r..
touac, the last having the Gaines Ran.ers ,n
board, arrived at Galveston on the % On a.i.
way to the seat Of war.
The volunteers were in p9oi health aul cap
al spirits. No interesting news fror the ARMY
except that it was generally understood the Iinc
Of march probably in the direction of Monterey
will be taken upon the 10th Of July.
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Fl. WILLIS BARLEY, M. D.,
WORK. THE Hor-
J ticulturist and Journal Of Rural Art


land Rural Taste.--This work, the publication
bf which was commenced on the first of July, 1876
)nay be ordered OF the proprietor, Luther Tucker
Culivator Office, Albany N Y, or of Jos. Breck
b Co., Agricultural Warehouse, 81 North Market
kueet, Boston; M Fl. Newman & Co. booksellers,
! 80 Broadway, New York, and G. b. Zieber 81 Co.,
Philadelphia, by whom it is published IN those
ti,ies ~.
/ The Horticulturst is edited by A. J. Downing,
sq and pub ished on the first OF every month, each
humber containing AZ pages octave, printed IN the
pest style, and embelished with plates and numer-
bus other engravings, in style similar to those
given in Mr.. Downing's Landscape Gardening
Ind "Cot,age Residences." Price SO per annunn
+ The Horiicuturist will be devoted, '
I. To gardening in thoroughly practical as well
rs scientific sense ".a' "
Q. To the description and cultivation of fruit
rees. @ " 1"' y. ~ |.".t.@5." ... J"
+ g. To gardening as an art of taste, embracing es.
pays, hints, and designs on ornamental and land
cape gardening. t0a. m. ..s .at.
4. To rural architecture, including designs for ru-
al cottages and villas, farm-houses, gates, lodges,
|ce-houses, wineries, &c, &c. t,.,.
| In Short this periodical may be considered con-
nuation Of the various works on rural subjects, by
Is editor, which have already been so favorably re-
eived by the public II lie now his object to assist,
far possible, in giving additional impulse to the
progress Of horticulture and the tasteful in rural
Pfc; subjects which are now SO largely occupying
] Il those Interested in country pursuits. a.,
Subscriptions received by ]. F. Callan, WASH
|ngton city, and by the agents for "The Cultiva-
|or" throughout the Union. ..rr ,....r.ls
July l7-df .s.a. ....
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JEW additions OF Desirable Dry Goods.

NEW additions OF Desirable Dry Goods
IN have just opened thirty packages of goods,
both staples and fancy, all Of which sell the
lowest prices. name among the many
80 pieces black Alpaca, all qualities ...
25 do do calicoes
Black grapes and black love wells
Best black kid gloves ...
Super black spun silk, alpaca, Cashmere, and
cotton hose ..... .... .F.... IA
go pieces white, scarlet and yellow aannels, very
cheap
"a black wool and fine Thibet shawls
6 pieces very extra fine bombasins
2 cartons heavy Terkerri shawls, very cheap
$50 pairs twilled blankets
100 do l0-4, Ia, l2-4, and 1874 Whitney
blankets
10 pieces Canton blanketing
10 do lama plaids, bright eolors
SO scarlet Grape scaris
bale handsome 6 cloSkings
40 heavy net shawls new style
~ black taffeta silks, for mastillss
Colored silks, new styles, in Great variety
pieces rich black satin ottoman
8 do do shaded watered mousseline
10 do do plaid do
Marcelines, of all colors
Irish linens, heavy and undressed
Damask diaper and napkins
pieces blue-black and black velvet.
Purchasers are respectfully invited TO an exam
nation of the above, which together with every
kind Of goods adapted to the present demand, we
will offer very low. r. ESrEP.
Nov 2-eo2wf
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GENERAL AGENCY.

TNHE undersigned, late doorkeeper of the House
Il of Representatives Of the United States, and
long clerk in the departments of Washington, has
resumed the business Of general agent for claimants
upon the several departments of the United States,
as well as applicants for relief om the Congress of
the United States. The undersigned has no other
business but that of agent, and therefore attend
to his duties with promptness, Having been one
ofthe most successful agents at the metropolis here
tofore, and being generally known to claimants, and
deems it unnecessary to put catalogue of names to
his card, Information in relation to any description
Of claims communicated to applicants upon their
hitting a retaining fee Of five dollars, and paying
postage. reasonable charge will be made in cases
where large claims arcsubstantated and collected.
N. B. Titles 10 real estate in the city examined,
and real estate rented, exchanged, and sold, .
Office directly opposite tho Treasury Of the Uni
ted States. a. .,f; .y.ra g. J. e. DOW.
Oct. g--6m TInfelligencar.1 .... ... Do a.
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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CoLLEoroR's orFIce, KEY WEST
h. ....t.. ,... ... 18th October, 1886.
TNHE Sand Key and Key West lighthouses
IL were entirely destroyed by the hurricane Of
the lth inst, and the floating light at the entrance
ofthe northwest poss, Key West, was driven from
her moorings. Sand Key has disappeared, and no
light will be shown either there at Whitehead's
Point, Key West, until further notice. .a -
The light-ship at the Northwest Pass, will be re-
placed by the 25th inst The floating light at Cary's
Fort reef is secure at her mornings.
s. r. MALLORY, Collector
To be published 30 days in the New York Her.
aid, Courier and Enquirer, and Journal Of Commerce.
and send bills to s. r. Mallory, collector, Key
West
Oct. 30--dlm ~
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CT. CHARLES HoTEL.-My friend, in

CT. CHARLES HOTEL.--My friends in
- the temperance cause having OF late called
public attention TO the superiority of the "St.
Charles" over other hotels, have found it necee-
sary TO enlarge and reorganize the restaurant depart
ment. Having made extensive arrangements for
an abundant and constant supply of superior oys-
tiers, game, terrapin, &c. | have engaged an pc
rienced cook and two walters exclusively for this
branch Of my business and secured the services OF an
additional bur.keeper. Grateful for past favors
hope, with this new arrangement, TO meet the wants
Of my patrons, and merit a continuance
N. b. Having leased the entire upper part Of the
hotel, consisting OF thirty to forty rooms, am pre-
pared to receive transient permanent boarders by
the day, week, month, or year. The ordinary table
will be supplied with the best the market Chords. A
limited number Of persons will be taken for "meals
only" at very low prices.
c. J. MAC LELLAN.
St. Charles Hotel Oct. 9Th.
Oct. SEQ l3m
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I'VE and Ear NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. N.
II r. SMITH and DR.. COHEN, have estab-
shed at No. TIA Baltimore street, Baltimore, lover
Monsarrats apothecary store,) an lNFlRMARY
for the medical and surgical treatment Of diseases Of N.
EYE and EAR; DR.. SMITH giving attention to
the diseases of the eye, and Dr.. COHEN to those
of the ear. Attendance at the In6rmary daily from
to 2 o'clock. .... f.r. .,r. ............ .....
They may be consulted also at their respective
Offices; DIR. SMITHS, No. 1873 Lombard street,
and DR.. COHEN'S, No lis North Charles street.
Oct 2l-dlmf ,rawa&E w .##
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anai-UMrED SrArEs PATENT orrrcr.

| rs y. llt. November 7, 1876.
IN the petition Of w. B,,Ieonard, of Mateawan.
y IN the State of New York, praying for an extern
draw'ng-ead for spinning, for seyen wears from The
expiration Of said patent which takes place on the
10Th day OF September, lS47. !, ss.sss'
1t IS orderedthat the sai petition be heard at the
Patent Office on the lst Monday (7th) of December
next al ~ o'clock M; and all persons are notified
sai1 petition ought not to be granted
ordered, also, that this notice he published in tho
Union, at Washington; keystone and Pennsvlva-
man, at Phiadephia; Jeilersonian, New York:
Herald, Providence; and Post, Boston.
EDMUND BURKE,
MAO Commissiieprr of Patents.
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United States and Foreign Agency 9
washington City, ID. O..


I'HE undersigned have ASSOCIATED for the pnr-
l. pose of transacting business as general agents,
j the city of Washington, ID. G., under the firm
L nd style Of RICHARD s. COKE e. co.
They will attend to the purchase and sale Of real
state generally in all parts of the United States;
! To the formation Of companies here or in Europe,
pr the purchase disposal of lands IN all parts OF
be United States;
To the prosecution Of claims on the government
the United States for lands or money before the
Executive departments or Congress-; gs, q, IS
To the obtaining remission of fines, penalties, and
reitures, for alleged violation Of the revenue or
Pther laws; . -e
To the settlement of accounts with the State,
treasury, War, Navy, and Post Office Depart
|neh,s; a' F7t ll. laa =
To the prosecution Of claims before any boards
commissioners now existing or hereafter to be
provided a.a etl
Long experience, and extensive practical knowl-
dge Of BUSINESS qualify the undersigned to perform
Ivy Of the foregoing descriptions Of business which
pay be confded to their care. An extensive per-
pnal acquaintance with present and former high
heers OF the government, and members of either
puse of Congress- renders particular references UNI
ecessary. a aa e.t boz.
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free
Charge but in all cases communications address
to the firm must be post paid. . .......
Charges will be reasonable. tr.
i Office Twelfth street, between h and Il streets.
RICHARD s. COKE,
ROGER C. WElGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS,
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY.
4 Ahr1 On l.,
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Oct oO-ihf
New York Tailoring Establishment.
w. Il. JENNINGS d Co., 23i, Broad
way, New York.

Penn apenst,s, near 9Th street. Washington,
HAYE now on hand and are constantly
Il Il receiving large assortment of cloaks, over
coats frock, dress, and sack-coats, merino, reyet
Cashmere and fancy vests; French, English, and
American cap pants; also, silk, woolen, and cotton
under shirts and drawers; scarfs crayats, hansker-
chiefs gloves chamber robes, and every article ne
cessary for genteman's wardrobe.
w. +. j. a. Co. continue TO make to order in
their usual style Of neatness and elegance any style
of garment that may be desired; and the division
Of labor in their establishment confines each article
to cutters and hands exclusively employed in their
several departments we are enabled TO furnish suits
of clothes at short notice. in style ofelegance rarely
equalled, and at very moderate prices.
Nov. 20--lmd MAT. Init
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HuNrNeros, Ind, June 81, 1886.

DIR. SMITH: .s 'a lE'I #..sw 80 me- 9E
DEAR SIR: am most out of your "lndian Vcge-
table sugar-coated pills." and find them selling so
fast that think you had better send me two gross
Immediately They give such general satisfaction
that people come at least twenty miles for them;
and as il is generally known am agent for them |
would be very sorry to get out a#
Yours respectfully, , u .E
SAML.. MOORE g. co.
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100 ELEGANT and extensive prop
erty for sale.--The late residence Of
lssss Mr.. Armfeld, on Prince street, In Alex
landro. The House is brick, built Of the
M best materials, handsomely finished and
well-arranged for comfort and convenience; contains
fifteen rooms, most of them large and airy, and has
wide hall through the centre. Outhouses Of
brick, also covered with metal, consisting, in one
range, Of wood and wash-houses, ,cistern above
ground, two bathing and two dressng-rooms. On
the opposite wing, fine greenhouse; and in the
rear, a brick two-story double house for servants.
The Aower-gardens extend from Patrick to Hem
nv streets The vegetable garden is large and pro-
ductive. g... f.a..4 E. .ar ',s #..a.
1t is considered, by many, the handsomest and
most desirable residence in the District .
II will be sold low, and on accommodating terms,
on application to .-, ..
H. ! =. ... ..... VIM. ID. MUTT,
. AT the Treasury Department
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DUFF Green and Ben. E. Green,

.AfiortWys and Cotnseiiors-at Laf1,
Office on r street, near the Treasury Department,
WILL give prompt attention TO claims before
wv any Of the departments Of the government,
or before Congress- and also to in the courts
Of the District, and in, the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
Address Green & Green, Washington city, post
age paid
Nov lB-6
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DICTIONAKY-
w ENLARGED oditi00

A new universal and critical dictionary Of tho
English lsngusge, by Joseph f. Worcester. The
dictionary OF Johnson corrected and enlarged by
Todd and Walkers Critical Pronouncing Dictionary,
have been made, IA degree, the basis of this
work; bat the words found in those dictionaries
have been carefully revised, with regard TO their
photography, pronunciation, definition, de-, ard a
great part Of them, especially such relate the
arts and sciences, have been defined entirely anew.
To the words found in Todd's Johnson, nearly
2I,0OO words have been added and for these words
authorities are given. The work contains much
improved edition of Walkers key 10 the pronuneia-
lon OF classical and Scripture proper names; and 10
Walkers vocabulary about 5000 classical names
have been added. II also comprises a pro nouncing
vocabulary of about 1000 modern geog phieal
names. The several socabulsries are computed to
contain upwards OF loo, 900 words. .F iWG.s
Great attention has been bestowed on pronuneia-
ton, and with regard 10 words OF various doubifal
or disputed pronunciation, the authorities for the
various modes exhibited; that this dictionary
VIII show the reader IN what manner these words
are pronounced by all the most eminent English
orthoepisis. The grammatical forms and infections
OF words have been given more fully than ever be-
fore In any English dictionary; and brief critical
noles on The orthography, the pronunciation, tho
grammatical form and construction, and the peculiar,
technical, local, provincial, and American uses of
words are scattered throughout the volume. The
desgn has been 10 give the greatest quantity of use
tul matter IN the most condensed FORM and 10 speci-
as far as practicable, authorities in doubtful and
disputed cases. .r.sH ss5isaf
| Just published complete IN one octave volume,
and this day received from Boston by 900 ~
Noy.--lI 0f fFFs- fs'a HErl n. TAYLOR. =
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Beware

If G. BENZ Smith, be not written with pen on
the bottom Of the box, all "sugar!coated" pills are
counterfeit "' ''
Principal Office 179 Greenwich street. large brick
block, New York. Price 25 cents box. ..'
Nov. 5-6ni .| '.""
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brussels CARPETING-on hand, 20
ID sets new patterns Brussels carpetings, which
will be sold cheap.
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AND for saIe.-I2O acres Of land

AND for sale.--I2O acres Of land
IL fronting on the Rockville turnpike, within one
mile of the Georgetown corporation line, and north
of land OF Mr.. John Green embracing several beau
tfu sites for building, well wooded and waered. II
will be sold together divided to suit purchasers
Also, Is acres on the same road, being the meet
ing-house lot, and which will be divided, il neces-
sary, into two parts.
Also 20 acres of excellent land adjoining Tennally
Town, and Immediately north Of Mrs Syles's farm,
we'll watered. $780,. . Ea-f' 2. ...'
The above lands are,most convenient TO the mar
kets of the city and Georgetown, und in order to
close the sale Of the they will be disposed of at
very reduced prices, and on accommodating terms.
Apply either to Richard Smith, or to Charles ].
Nourse. .......
Oct. 3--Iawtf ..
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WIS IL TO give notice that the subscriber hath
Il obtained from the Orphans Court Of Wash
ington county, In the District Of Columbia, letters
., admlnisration on the personal estate Of Legrsnd
Fairchild, late Of Washington county, deceased AN
persons having claims against the said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the youch-
ers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 9th
gay OF October next or they may Otherwise, by
law, be excluded from all benefit of said estate
1876. - -. =. '''D~''
...s... . HENRY MAY, au
Oct 27--law3w -... Administrn,or -
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y,Res,AL.Np oFrIeE,

September 80, 1886.
conformity to an act entitled can act to re
| duce into one act the several acts concerning
fcheators, passed the 9th day Of January, 1919,
4 hereby make known to oil whom il may con.
Pm, that it appears by certificate Of the escheato
Pendeton county, dated the 9Th day Of Septem-
r. 1886, and this day received into the land office
fatby an inquest, held on the 81 day Of September
f46, tract of land in the county OF Pendleton
peted TO contain ffy-nine acres, Of which John
nz, late Of said county, died seized, has been esl
Gated 10 this Commonwealth.
'.h' s. II. PARKER,
Register Land Office.
Oct l-lav6v
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HARTwELL'S WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Chestnut street ADORE ssve,h nrrf door 10 the Masonic
Hall, Philadelphia.

THIS hotel has been greatly enlarged and refur-
l. nished, and the proprietor has spared no means
to insure to his vsiters every comfort and conven-
ience The dining saloon for gentlemen, as well as
the private ordinary for ladies', large and con-
yenient. The parors and chambers are capacious,
and fitted up in the most modern STYLE This house
being in central position, the proprietor socits
continuance of public favor pledgng himself that
effort on his part shall be spared to secure them
every luxury the city affords.
N. B. A bath house is attached TO the hotel,
where warm and cold baths can be had at any
hour.
Oct. 10