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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12
CHARLES OAKLEY.
State Trustee, Ill. & Mich. Canal
New YoUH. DC. 8, 1877.

INV iuNh, NC.. Q, iNii.
The undersigned, one of the Trustees O,
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, in cc,nun-
ance with the request of the bondholderS.
begs leave TO make the following statement
III reference to the general management ON
the line OF the works, by the leading or prin-
cipal engineers.
The undersigned regrets extremely. that
n sense of duty in the discharge of the trust
coniidcd to him. leaves him no other alter
native than to speak plainly, and to lay be-
lore the parties in interest, the errors, if not
misconduct, of those who have been clothed,
IN the capacity of engineers, with the dircc-
ton of the work. The undersigned shall
speak plainly of the inc0mpetency. in his
judgment, OF the chief engineer.
The engineer, in the year 1898. reported
to the legislature that the canal. ON the
deep-cut plan, could be completed in 3 years.
During the two following years 81, 00O,-
900 were expended, and in 'i2 the work
was suspended. In '43, the present law,
changing the plan, was passed. BY this
change 81 900, 900 was to have been saved;
and now, after two millions have been ex-
pended on plan which was to save a mil
hon in labor. the same engineer states that
II w'll take three years to complete the ca
nal. Here must have been. at least, some
error in Judgment.
Ills estimate of the Summit level in 80
was IRON 70 to 80 cents per yard. In '43
Wheii ne estimated the Samc work for the
contractors who were entitled to pre-cmp-
ton, he puts it down to prices ranging from
~ to 80 cents per yard. This was so far
below what the work could be done for,
that almost all the contractors abandoned
their works, and refused to go on. pre-
tend to draw no inference from this discrc-
pancy; each one interested must do that
for himself.
In May last the trustees took all the Sum
init level division into their own hands,
and the work has since been prosecuted un.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12

Jerid Poeiry--Thc first Rabbi of the
synagogue Of Rome, NJ. Moses Israel Kaz-
IAN, who has recently entered on his new
office, composed on the occasion, hymn.
which is pronounced by connoisscnrs, n
piece OF poetry almost worthy TO take a
place beside the psalms Of David. Poetical
creations in the sacred language are no, a,
all rare among the 1srarltcs of the present
day; but what is especially remarkable IN
the work of NJ. Kizzan isthc subject, which
isthc Pore, the civic guarl, andthe prcscn,
state OF affairs in Rome. Some slangas, ex.
pressing touching gratitude, are consccra.
ted to the head Of the Catholic church, who
sees only sons in the children Of Israel.
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CHICAGO, Oct. 30th, 1Si7.

10 ". H. S'rgt and d. Lcari,t, Trustees:
GENTS: / have received and carefully
considered the matter rccited and suggested
III your communication of this date, and
nave also deliberately considered the man.
ner and spirit in which you have disposed
TO conduct the business since twas brough,
before the board on yesterday, and yon will
allow me most respectfully TO suggest tina,
you have greatly misconceived the positions
occupied both by yourselves and me-.
The state of Illinois, although repre- scn,ed
ny but one member in the Board Of Trus.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12

AT one OF our fashionable watering MIA.
ces, recently Happened self-irnportant for.
cigher, who, upon hearing the dinner bell
ring at hall past three O'Clock, exclaimed,
"lS 1t possablc you dine Mt this early hour
IN TIN, country! Why, have not been used
to having dinner till seven or eight in Lon.
dom Sour second table folks dine very
late here also,' was the reply of Yankee
present
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12

"Dry up those Iedrs."-The Pittsburgh
wa'chmen have been prohibited from "cry.
ing upon the ground that il alarms offend.
ders ana defeats the end Of justice. The
"ii man who ',urnips' cries,
,ries not when his father dies,
IT. rs a sign that nc had rather
Have turhip than his father"
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Ii, W. HOPKINS, Nj. ID.

Physician & Surycoa- Oitcwd, H.
ofcrs his professional services to the riri2cn-
81 Ottawa nnd vicinity. Oiicc over WaIk,r u
!iicsI'ns's stnto where hg may be found at NJ
tlmes except when a5scl, ON professional busi-
ness Aug 1916
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7uleS.-Thc article on '.Ti,lcs The Uni
tea States, in yesterdays Gazette, has call
Cd to mind an aneeaote which Mr.. Jefferson
used to tell in relation to the subject, which
Is authentic, and too good TO be LOST. The
a'ccdotc has been repeated 10 us by one
who has heard Mr.. Jefferson mention it.
IN 'he Convention for forming the Constitn-
non OF the United States, it was proposed
that titles should be given to the higher off.
GERS at the Government; and the PROPOSE.
ton met with favor. The discussion OF the
SUBJECT had gone on for some time, when
Dr. Franklin arose, and, with great appa-
rent gravity, remaikcd--s.,hat as this mat
ter seemed TO be seriously entertained, and
might De carried, he had TO suggest one IL
Tie, which would be new and appropriate
II was title for The Vice Presidents and II
was, Ills Most Superiluous Highress p"
There was not much more said about titles
after this.-Iier. GGc.
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ing the matters complained of before the
New York meeting.
Upon these charges aud specifications be.
ing preferred by me, Mr.. Goodinc shall re-
spond.
1t is not TO be concealed thatmor fceInc
exists within the board, than is consistcn,
with deliberate investigation. Jthereforc
propose that upon the CHARGES being prefer
red the entire board shall agree upon some
person TO act as commissioner and take the
proofs for and against the presentment.
which proofs shall be taken by the intrpduc
duchon OF witnesses under oath, except
wherc the witnesses live offthe line of canal,
IN which cases the written statements Of
Witnesses sworn TO by themselves shall be
admitted.
Should the board not agree, the state trls-
tee shall name a commissioner-thc fms
tees appointed by the subscribers shall
name another commissioner, who, whom an
pointed, shall name third and they shall
proceed to take the testimony and ailidavits
OF witnesses as above suggested.
Inc testimony when taken shall be faith
inlIy transcribed and copy furnished the
Executive Of the state of Illinois, a copy
shall be furnished tn. trustees appointed by
the state OF Illinois and a copy shall be fur
hlshed the trustees appointed by the sub
scr'bers. The expense of the commission
shall be paid by the board of trustees.
Upon the copies being furnished the trus-
tees; they shall take such action upon the
testimony as is customary, on finding the
charges and specifications for or against the
accused.
The undersigned, in making this PROPOSE
ton, wishes to be understood that in this
matter throughout he has acted and he de-
signs acting as the representative of the
interests of this state, aud that his relation
10 his business is and will be in that charac.
ter only. That he conceives that the inte-
rests of the state require fair exhibition of
the facts in relation TO the management Of
the oilicerin question, and that he will be at
all times ready TO promote anything in the
nature OF fair and candid investigation.
Your early answer TO this proposition. in
writing, is respectfully requested.
CHARLES OAKLEY.
State Trustee.
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hHiy and I'isc.-Two persons, | be.
Icve husband and wife, being very much
At variance, referred their quarrel 10 Mr..
H"wcl>. Each accused the other. and boil,
declared themselves to be without blame.
Mr.. liowels heard them very patiently, and
then said
"My judgment is this, let the innocent
forgive the guilty"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12
DIR. J. PEARSON,

Physician, Surgeon " Dentist Ottawa, H..
Ohr. HE professional service. to the nhnbn.
ants OF Ottawa and vicinity. Office at his rcs-
Deuce on Columbus street.
H. DR. ,. still continues to perform opcr.
atoms IN II the various branches Of DENTISTRY.
Charges 10 correspond ,ciM The times
March ~, 1917.
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L. II. LITTLE.
{. NJ. LEE.
A. III. ROWLAND,

Phy'cian and Surgeon- OHawd, H.
Re- dence on the hill. lew doors west uf the
Fox River liou.c. Orcc the sane as hereto.
infe occupied by Ho,chhd and Pearson, in
RcdJick's Book.
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The prayer of Moses executed on ore
string" said Mrs. Darlington. 0prayipr.I
SpoNc, to be cut down. Poor Moses y; SIGH
ed she; "executed on one string! welI.I
nont know as ever heard of any body's
being executed on. t,co strings, unless the
rope broke;' and she went ON wondering
how it could bc.-Bosi. Post.
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DR, p. SCHERMEHORN,

Physician & Surgeon OHdrd, III.
Oilers his professional services TO the citizens
"i ottawa and vltiuly. Office on Columbus
street, between Canal and Clinton.
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A Pomertm Preocier.--"Ah. SIR" OK.
claimed an elder, in tone Of pathetic re-
collection, sour late minister was the man!
lie was powerful preacher--for, in the
short time he delivered the word among us.
he knocked three pulpits TO pieces, and
banged the inside ont Of five Bibles.o
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12
DR. JOSEPH STOUT,

Physician x Sargeon- OHd,ca, III.
ollcfs hi, professional services Ia the citizens
OF ottawa AMI vicinity Office at his residence
on Ihcnev public square Iurel7 Si7
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CnIcAGO. Nor. |. 1871.


Charles Oakley, Esq, State Trustee:
Sir Your communication of the Both
nit. was placed in our hands this afternoon.
we NAV reply to it hereafter. Meanwhile
we shall proceed with the investigation of
the charges referred to the Board of Trus-
tees by the New York meeting, at O'Clock
tins afternoon at the Canal office.
We repeat the request which we made in
our communication of the Both ult.. that YOU
produce there such witnesses and testimony
as you rely upon to prove the allegations set
lorth in the paper referred TO the Board by
the New York meeting; if the witnesses
you rely upon should not be within reach.
we request that you will be present at the
examination of such other witnesses as may
appear before the Board
We are respectfully
your obedient servants.
w. II. SWIFT.
ID. LEAVITT.
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JOHN NJ. cRorHERs. JEsSEs. pITZER.
CROTHERS & PITZER.

attorneys al Lar, Oswego, kodaH co. IN.
VIII practice law in the cnunrirs of Kendall
LA Sale, Kane. DE knIb win, aud pupagc.-
Land agency or collecting business entrusted to
them ~ either of the above cour ties " N r,reiv.
prompt attention. O',~gO, Aptl! !. ls4I
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Nce .tad'ioaod Thermometer Hastings
OF the Albany knickcibcckcr, says, abe
weather is pair Of drawers and two fan
mel shirts colder than yesterday, h4fn
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Nj. L. HOLLISTER,

attorney amt Counsellor al Lar. Solicitor
N Ca"r9Y, and Justice ofMc Peace.
Once NO. Count House, opposite the circuit
court clerks office. INF
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Business CARDS.
l. H. pi'htf' y. s. LELAND
DlCKEY s. LELAND

Have formed co-pnr,nership in the practice
81 tue Law except m relation to business IN
Iu'ham ana Kendall counties. Office over
the post office.
OTTAWA, April g.ISi7.
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MILTON ii SWIFT.
J. o, GLOVER.
HENRY G.. COTTON,

attorney and Counsellor At LGw. and Soil.
cHor IN Chdacery- OHara, IN.
oIlice IN Reddick's Block, east side # the public
'quhe' June !, 1917
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-11-12

When !'H find sorrow asleep, do pos
disturb it.
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o. ID. DAY,

attorney 4 Counsellor at Lar, iurora, M.
Office on the east tide vi the river over Aliens
Store.
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THE FREE TRADER.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY by
III III. U smun s. q o.

Second Story, North end Of Rcddich's ner
brick block, on Hs public square.
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B. w. WATSON, Nj. ID.

Physician & Surgeon Oiiawd, IN.
Office n, King a. Whites Dug and Book
Store, southwest corner of the public square.
Aug. 90, Isi7.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20

Under tins heal we ma III inc journal oil 1oih-
rsrce q heart touching description of a death
a., ,,;ilornass w. cxt-act tho r,I
~a
loving:
ut was nearly midnight Of Saturday night
that messenger came - Col. -, requesting
him 10 90 to the cabin Of settler some three
miles down tile river, and see his daug lItcr, gtrl
OF IA, who supposed to b. dying. Col
awoke me and asked me to accompany him, and
Iconsented, taking with me the small package
ef medcincs which always carried in the forest.
Rat learned soon that there was no need of
these for her disease WAS past cure.
Leaving the house ". I-Scen !cd to the bank
Of the river an stepped into canoe that Law in
an eddy, aud Selling a pole iltttcned ut end
for a paddle, Cot. - pushed The sight vessel
out into the current, AMI We shot swiftly down.
Have described 50 many night scenes TINT for
bear giving YOU this. You may imagine the
scene if you choose, as lay IN tn" bottom, aad
he used now lis pole auI now his paddle, to guide
the bark in the rapids.
"Shc IS Il strange child, sail the Colonel. cher
father is as strange ann They ike together
alone Oh the bank Of the river. They came here
three years ago, AMI no one knows whence or
WHY. He has money, and IS a keen shot The
child has been wasting away for II year past.
have seen her often, ant she seems gifted with
marvellous Intellect. She speaks sometimes as If
inspired; and she seems TO be the only hope OF
her father"
We reached the hut Of the settler in less than
half an hour, and entered it r"rerentiv.
The scene was one that cannot easily be for
gotten. There were books ana evidences OF lax
ury and taste lying on tire rude table II the CEN
IRE. guitar lay on bench near the small win
dow and the bed furniture, on which the dying
girl lay, was soft the covering o. dying
queen. was, OF course, startled, never having
heard of these people before: but kno wing it to
be no uncommon thing for misanthropes to 60
into the woods to live ana die, was content TO
ask no explanations more especially as the death
hour was evidently neat.
She was a lar child, with masses oil long black
hair lying over her pillow. Her eye was dark
and piercing, aud as IT met NINE, she started
slightly ont snied ana looked upward spoke
aiew words to herfather, ana turning to her ask
ed her IL she knew her condition.
III know that my Redeemer liveth,' said she
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20
From "Godcy's Ladies Book"
AUNT MAGwIRES EXPERIENCE.
BY THE AUTHOR OF wtDow prDorr.

pontcarc snap for him, hay Now, Nancy
harrington, want TO know if You think YOU re
g"ihe to make me b'ev SIGH story as that
A"o" better can see as fur into n mill stone
as ahyoody-and know, and have know'd for
oe"er SIX months, how't You ana Jasper Doc
'''e tuck notion 10 one another lis ex-
''" nary how gals will talk. II YOU don't ker
S"ap Tor INN, what makes you 90 with him to
e''erS, and concerts, ana sleigh rides, and all
A'hds dcwinsl Don't tell me YOU don't care
snap Tor him. He's real nice Young man.
"w-stiddy and Industrious, and dewn we'll
you heSerH have better chance in yer life
'"aooy ne hain't said notlin pertikler 10 YOU vet
out that's no sign he haiut gwne tew rs
soon as he gifts his curridge up. He's ruther
oasaiul. you know--it takes them sort O. feiIers
'onger 10 come 10 the pint in such matters; they
want considerable spurrin up, ami advise YOU
NOT SAY You don't care nothin about Jasper
Dooiittle--trouble comes o them kind o speech
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20

4 NacyfTIzrp HoasE.-i Tough Stors.-Not
long since, a horse, apparently in the ngonies OF
death was found standing upoa rock, on Mid
die Island in Lake Superior, making efforts as
il appeared. TO reach some twiggs upon a bush,
few feet from him. When the gentlemen, who
discovered the animal, approached the spot where
he was standing, he underworld TO make aim
move in the direction he seemed DESTROYS TO 60,
but they could not, by holoolng or whpp.n
make the poor beast bulge an inch. They tried
TO lift his feet one after another, but could not
stir them. One of the gentlemen, fortunately.
was the person who, a month or two ego, in that
vicinity, had his penknils ana packing needle
drawn out Of his pocket by the extraordinary
magnetic attraction which prevails there. II i'm
mediate!y occurred to him, therefore, that tho
rock upon which the horse was standing, was
composed of loaIstone; and npon examination,
1t proved To be the fact. The unfortunate ami
NAL, while grazing in the vicinity, had walked
upon the rock. and his iron shoes were conse-
quently attracted, and his locomotion stopped "a
completely as though he had been hoted there
with iron rods through his hoois.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20

Advertisement of m Honest .,a.nSai!er.
Friends ami peiphbors. Having lust opened
CONNECTIONS shop for the sale of LIQUID Fire.
embrace this carly opoortunitv of informing
YOU that on Saturday, shall commence the bus
mess of making drunkards, paupers and beggars,
for the sober, industrious and respectable to sup
port
shall! deal in familiar spirits which shall ex-
cite men to deeds of riot, and robbery and bood
and by so doing, diminish the comforts augne t
the expense. and endaneer the welfare of the
community
-,
VIII UNDERTAKE at snort hollce ior s'ilaii
sum, and with great expedition, 10 prepare IN
mates for the Asylum the Poor House, the PRS
81 .to q ,Iio,
~ an '
Will furnish an article which shall increase
the amount of fatal accidents multiply the num-
bar If diSi-assi,,c gi...sas .,l r.r a.,
t..:..,,url
WI! iurAisa q drug winch shall deprive some
Of life many of reason most OF property. all of
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20

Az ARGUMENT FOR DaTNKIsG.--s'N Now l AK you
feliers, who's the oest citizen him as supports
government, or him as does nt7-N by him as
does. in course. We support government, evc-
~ man as drinks supports government, that is If
he hckers a. licensed house. Every blessed
drep or Kicker he svaliers there is taxed To pay
the salary Of then ere great o.iicers, such rs May
ors ana CorPorationcrs. High Constates, Pres-
was to quit drinking ny government musr fall:
it could mt help it, no how That's The very rea-
son drinks. don'tlihc grog--I nortaiy hate
it. Ii lol.ered my own inclern4tion, IL rather
drink hetterlnilA, or ginger-pop, or Dearbon's
soly water. But l lickers for the good of my
country, TO set example of patriotism, and
wlrtus seli-denial to the risen generation"
ISifa,o Stacker.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20

From the n. Y. Tribune.
THE STAR AND THE CHILD.
maiden walked at cventide
Beside a clear and placid stream,
And smiled as in its depths she saw
Attending stars reflected bcam.
She smiled until the beam was lost,
As cross the sky cloud was DRIVEN
And then she sighed, AMI then forgot
The star was shining still IN heaven
"A mother sat beside life stream,
Watching a dying child at dawn,
And smiled, as in its eye she saw
A hope that it might still live on.
She smiled until the eyeliJs closed,
But watched for breath until the even;
And then she wept, and then forgot
The child was living still in heaven.
a.. y. II. II.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-04-20

TIE FASHIONABLE CoL0R ~ PARlS.--
The beIlos OF PARIS, ;akiag example from
tho beautiful duchess 81 Alon,pcnsor, arc
making the color omarant!i--;. clear Light
purpic-uil The vogue for Iui! dress. Tho
young Spanish brido IS said II wear il as
q contrast 70 the Wht!cncs5 Of her skim
1t tie las! reception 1t tao 'lGi cries. sho
wore robe Of anI7rauta cooIcI satln,
with thrco ilounccs Of HraSsa.s lace, her
waist and shoulders brilliant 4:l diamonds
Il diamond garland decorate. !4ot Eair. or
namcn.ed "ita iunumcroo.e diamond
points In nGagcr cach sille ~ ha..4sa.-..--4.4
The youthful. Duchess - saa: never -
have looked moro radiant. Aidmo, tho
Duchess of Nemours, tho Duchess G
Aumolo and the Princess % JoinsiIio
wore robes OF amaganta vctsct trimmed
with lace, and coroaa5 oi roses w3th iull-
ago Of diamonds. 4.o you9g ai.3 beautl-
fal Midamedli-woro .Areu s..if.5 0. a,nar-
anth crapo trimmed with SILVER fringe aud
4 garland and bouquet Of apple blossoms
sparkling with diamonds si.,oring from
tho middle OF tho flowers. These wcro
said 10 To tho most distinguished cout:
dresses Of the season.
iThis color vas greatly in vogue, in
This country, at ono iImo, for gonteman's
coats. Those familiar wi!h Coyiey po1-
traits will rccoHcct tic exquisite manner
in which he painted that, and its cosnato
.n:s.--N. I. Eds. LXpTess.I
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