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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04


And feels It's life IN every limb,
What should II know OF death!
At Smyrna, the burial ground Of the Ar.
mcnians, like that of Moslem, is removed
short distance from town, is sprinkled with
green trees, and is a favorite resort, not on.
ly with the bereaved, but with those whose
feelings are not thus darkly overcast
met there one morning a little girl, with a
hall playful countenance, busy blue eye
aud sunny locks, bearing in one hand a
small cup Of china, and IN the other a wreath
OF fresh flowers. Feeling a very natural
curiosity to know what she could do with
these brightthings in a place that seemed Ia
partake so much of sadness, watched her
light motions. Reaching a retired grave
covered with plain marble slab, she EN- d.
tied the seed-whch it appeared the cur
contained-into the slight cavities which
had been Scooped out in the corners of the
level tablet, and laid the wreath on its pure
face.
"Aud why," euqured, any sweet girl
do you put seeds in those little bowls there !:
SIT is TO bring the birds here" she re.
piled with a half wondering look 'they
viii light on this tree when they have eat.
en- the seed, aud sing"
"To whom do they sing to, you or each
othcr?"
"Ohno" she replied, ''to my Sister-sht
sleeps here"
"But your sister is dead? ?"
"Oh yes, sir, but she hears the bird,
sing"
"Well, if she does hear the birds sing, she
cannot see that wreath of flowers"
"But she knows ! put it there. told
her before they took her away from oul
house, would come and see her every
morning"
"iou mgst," | continued, "have loved
that sister very much; but YOU will never
talk with her any more-never see her a
gain"
''Ys, sir,' she replied, with frightened
look. II shall see her in heaven"
"But she has gone 10 heaven already,
trust"
$40; she stops under this tree till they
bring me here, and then we are going tc
heaven togcther.n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

Western Girls.--Miss Beecher's project
for providing Yankee girls with husbands,
by sending them out west as teachers, has
been carried into practical operation with
such success that the Western girls begin to
feel jealous at this invasion of their domin-
ions. The Yankee girls with their superiine
manners and education and with additional
charms and novelty, threaten to cut them
out Of their most desirable beaux. Their
only consolation is THAT there are 50 many old
bachelors in the West, that for some time to
come, there will be enough for all but
should the Yankee girls come too thick,
they threaten to pass tariff on pc,,icoats
which will give incidental protection TO tho
domestic ARTICLE Albany knickebockG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

UOmda-The right Of education of this
sex Is Of the utmost Importance to human
life. There is nothing that is more desi'
rable for the common good Of all the world
since, as they are mothers and mistresses OF
families of both sorts, they have for some
time the care of their children of both sorts,
they are intrustcd with that which is of the
greatest consequence TO human life. As
the health and strength, or the weakness
OF our bodies is very much owing to their
method OF treating us when we werey ouDS;
so the folly or soundness of our minds is not
less owing TO their first tempers and ways
of thinking, which we eagerly receive from
the love, tenderness, authority, and con-
slant conversation of our mothers. AS we
call our first language our mother-tongue,
so we may as justly call our first tempers
our mothers tempers, and perhaps it may
be found more easy to forget the language
than to part entirely with those tempers we
learn in the nursery. 1t is therefore TO
be lamen,ed that the sex, on whom so much
depends, who have the first forming both of
our bodies and our minds, are not only ed
ucated in pride, but in the most contempti-
BILE part of it. Girls are INDUCED in great
vanity and mankind seems to consider
them in no other view than as many pain
ted idols, who are TO allure and crafty their
passions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

4 Cute Cicrk.-A certain ,radcSman, not
thousand miles from Court Street, III this
city, was continually annoyed by his Gus
toners coming and complaining that their
bills We're incorrect, bat upon referring to
his books, he found the items charged as
they should be. Upon asking his clerk,
after a gentleman had left the store, taking
recciptcd bill with him, he was told that
he adopted that course after long study of
human nature. ~ have observed that few
men let an error, which il is in their power
TO correct, especially dollars aud cents, re.
main long. 1t worries them, and by that
means, they call I'M and n settlement is eff.
Iectcd. when if tho bill had been sent in all
right, they would file it away for future
payment. Boston Post.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
StO!ic QUARRY,

Fb>llE subscriber w"u.d mlprm builders and
utHcrs whom 10 may Cnucrru. lnt he /.
u"w opening STONE QUAERY 80 ml,,
south east OF Ottawa where viii nc ready at
all tunes "a supply all orders he may receive.
Tie Is also prepared To execute masonry aud
stone cutting IN all Us branches and vii war
zen, his work, Tor durability aud fuish, not To
I've surpassed by any one,
The subscriber return, his sincere thanks for
past myots, aud would inform the public that he
has leased the quarry on the school section near
this place, formerly worked by Saugcrs, aud
from that quartz.
n. b. lie viii also furnish for buildings.
Cups, Sihiy. PW,rs, P,iiHcrs, md COhim,ns, su.
pcrlor to any horcrulto used.
January rs, lsiS, y. CORRlGAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
GEORGE 5. FISHER.

attorney and Land igent- OHar0, IN.
Collections made aud taxes paid IN any of the
counties composing Ibis (9'h) judicial circuit
viz! LasaIe Grundy, Livingston, Krnd Ill, Kane
DE Kalh, Oslc, Bureau, stark, Peoria, Marshal
aud Putnam,
Particular attention paid to procuring hr dis
charged volunteers and soldiers their bounty
land warrants or scrip also procuring pension
certificates and collecting claims on the govern
nen,. Land, located for soldiers and settlers Of
warrants in the Chicago or Dixon laut Office.
Warrants bJugh, AMI sold, Commits ,lons il
this line will receive careful attention.
Office y. + corner Court house, mp stairs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
McXicans in the United States.

Our population is destined TO be consider
ably augmented by new class of emigrantS
the Mexican citizens and citizenesseS,
who have formed friendly ties and relations
with our country and army. All those who
have had any connection with, or who have
exhibited any kindness to our couutrymcn.
are flying from the certain punishment and
disgrace which awaits thcmamoug theirown
degraded and cowarily people. Iris said
there are no less than two thousand Mexi-
can women following in the rear Of or ar
my, and escaping the wrath Of the coward
~ wretches, who have already set the eX-
ample Of branding the checks and cutting
Off the hair Of poor dereucele>s females
merely because they had exhibited tc our
people that kindness and admiration
which woman in every age and every
country never fails TO feel for the brave
and magnananimouS. The circumstances
of these poor eXles appeal loudly to the
generosity of our citizens, and we trust thai
they will every where meet with 4 Kind re-
ccpuon from our people.
The Mexican women are proverbial for
their Kindness and generosity. We have
heard many of our soldiers relate anecdotes
illustrative Of these kind qualities, their de-
votion to the sick and wounded, their pride,
bravery, and patriotism. They are vastly
superior to the men. There is 10 better
evidence Of the truth Of this assertion than
the fact that they never fail to display their
contempt and Indignation for the daS,arAy
conduct Of their own countrymen, and their
admiration for the Gallantry and courage of
our soldiers. We beSpcak, therefore, for
our Mexican friends, especially the females
a kind and generous reception from our
people.
Not few or out gallant officers return
with the most substantial and valuable spoilS
Of war, in the form of lovely and interest
ing ScnuraS, who have piticd the forlorn
condition of our young gentlemen, so far a
way from their mamaS, and have through a
very natural sympathy gone so far, as even
to unite their destincS with those of the
''Northem BarbariarS.' The red haired
Saxon and the Ni>iCoth have proved, as of
old irrcsistibly attractive to the dark.cyed
daughters of the sunny South. May il
prove happy cross. May long life, hap
pincsS, and the Accomplishments crown the
union Of the sons Of the icy North with the
daughters Of the Sunny Southl-N o. Del
Ia.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
Fashionable Tailoring.
GEORGE SMITH

ESPECIFUlLl return thanks the cit.
1 Szcns OF Ottawa and vicinity for the liberal
patronage he has heretofore received, and hopes
10 merit continuance Of the same. HIS Iaii,r.
ing establishment l. on the sonth side Of the
public square, over James Ryln's store
lie Is prepared TO do work on the most reasona.
Ole terms, aud warrcnS all garments made b,
him to fit. Cutting viii 'c done on short notice
and warcn'ed to fit # properly made mp TIE
Spring and Summer FaShionS.
From New York city, have just been received
thus enabling him to furnish garments in the ia.
test aud most approqed style.
N B. Lnm5n, ami mosis kinds or colntr,
Prodrce mH be tahco !" poymHe tJy worL. -
OllnMA. Mny b 1913
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

\ phenomenon was recently observed in
Greenfield, Michigan, while boring for wa
ter--Whent the anger was withdrawn, twas
followed by n violent current of air and wa
ter, that threw up stones as large as hens
eggs, ten or iiItecn feet high. The water,
however, soon ceased coming. and the air
caught from flame aud flashed so high that
the hole had to be closed. 1t has been o.
pened several times since, with the same e.
feet. The power and force of the air does
not seem to diminish in the least. The peo.
pie of Detroit are talking Of having it con.
Iveyed into tina, city 10 light ii.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
THE FREE TRADER.
OHce, ID story, North end Of RcddicL's Hc,c
brick block, on The public square.
TEL; MS,

Two DOLLARS per GRHHm, i paid iI dd
rdRcc; Two DOLLARS AND FIrrY Cents i
pad WifhiH sir months; and TuRFE Dol
LARS i deiayed u,hi He end cfihc gear.
Advertisements inserted at ~ per squire
for the FIRST insertion, and - cents tor each
subsequent insertion. A liberal discount al
iowed 10 those rho GdrcrtiSe by NE year.
I5@No paper discontinued miH al ar
redrageS are PAD, unless at the option Of the
publishers.
IL Communications, 10 insure attention,
must di,cdgs be- free Of POSTAGE, and accom-
panied wiH NE authors naEie.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

ErtrGrdgaHco.-The New York cores
pcndence Of the Philadelphia Ledger, fur
nishcs the following item:
The furniture of Penniman, a retired
merchant, who has some time past been
living in palace, up town, is selling off to
day at very high prices. The cost price of
the furniture is believed to have been full
Sl5O,OOO. Mr.. Peniman having discover
ed that he has overshot the mark a little, is
now undergoing course OF retrenchmeu.
and economy"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

RcrcHge EfiraordiRdry.-A wag having
had dispute with man who kept a Sau-
sage shop, and owing him grudgc, ran
into his shop one day a. he was serving
good customers, with an immense dead cat
which he quickly deposited ON the counter,
saying, "lhis makes nineteen; as you are
busy now wen settle some other time
aud he was off in a tNinl,ling. The Gus
toners, aghast, soon followed him, leaving
then sauSageS behind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

There is luxury in uninterrupted sor-
row: but ii is when the tear can steal down
the cheek unseen, and the pride Of stoicism
all men possess, yields to The less manly,
but more genuine call Of humanity. Before
the eye even Of compassion we stiile ma
lnre, lest our acknowledgement Of its power
should be called weakness; hut alone the
heart throws off the trarnmcls of false
shame: the burthcncd soul relieves itself
by fears; and the heart If the mighty hero
proves itself in such moments, of the same
mould as that which beats in the gentle
bosom Of childhood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

4 passenger on board n steamboat on
the western rivers, was landed near hi,
home, on the shore, and rs the boat wa,
abou, to leave again, he ballcd ont,
"lIcllo. Captain, there Is something mis-
sing here"
"What it?n asked the Captain.
"Well, | don't exactly know yet. but TT
sec;-hcre are all my trunks, boxes, two
dogs, gun, aud-hold on Captain! It's m,
wife aud child, they are asleep in the cabin
| knew there was something"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

What pity that comfort does not be.
come fashionable Poor comfort she has in
spite Of her merits, been forci5ly expelled
from the circle OF the great, aud compelled
to rcvolvc only among the lesser planents
that compose the middling classes Of So
ciety: aud who would not rather be.
long to the sphere that is pleased and grac'
ed by her presence, than inhabit those fan
less happy regions from which she is ban.
ished
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

Curiosity Satided.-Lady Jekyll asked
William Winston, of eccentric memory, one
day at her husbands table, to resolve a
difficulty which occurred to her in the Mo.
sale account of creation. "Since it pleased
God. sir" said she, ''to create the woman
out of the man, why did he form her ont
OF the rio rather than any other part?"--
Winston scratched his head and answer red,
"lndeed madam, do not know, unless il be
that the rib is the most crooked part of the
body" "There!' said her husbands 'you
have it now; | hope you are satisfied" p
Southey'S Doctor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

"DocS the Court understand you to say,
Mr.. Jones, that you saw the editor of the
'Augcr of Freedom intoxicated?o
"Not at all, sir. l merely said had fire.
quently seen him so Hurried in his mind,
that he would undertake to cut out copy
with the snuliers-that's all.n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

Witty Tara Jolly tar was accidently
knocked overheard from his vessel at one
ot our wharves few days ago, and swim
ming 10 the ruddcr, was, though safe, for
time out Of sight of the crew. The Can
tain, feeling alarmed, called over the stern:
care you there's
eyes was the ready reply.
"How are You getting on below" was
the next nterrogatory.
son, smimmiagiy" shouted the foun-
dcring sailor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
DR.. p. K{RWAN

ID ESPECTFULLN inform. the citizens Of
~ Ottawa and vicinity that he has pcrr a.
ncnily located in Ottawa, where he may hc
consulted by persons wishing his services IN
the line OF his profession.
Office on the north side Of the public square.
directly opposite the City Hotel, where he viii
constantly keep On hand a well selected assert.
men, of drugs aud medicines, ETC., Of sup rlor
quality. Ottawa, Npul - ISIS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

True Nobihty.-Labor, industry, and viz.
tue, 20 hand in hand, Idleness aud leisure
lead to wickedneSs, immortality and vice.
Down with all aristocracy mobility save
the nobility of true virtue aud honest indus
try. Toll, either of the brain, the heart, or
the hand, is the only true manhood, and the
only true nobility.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

\ horse 'lrncd inrormer againt an illicit
dtStiller in London. An officer of excise
took the horse and cart on London Bridge,
with fourteen gallons of contrabaud liquor.
and then gave the horse his head, when
the animal walked along until he came 10
Chapal Place, Great Suffolk street, and
stopped at gateway. Entering the prem
iScS. the officer discovered still at full
work.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
NEW TAILOR SHOP,
\. b. SMITH

Has recently established himself in Ottawa
on the north side ct the pubic square, where h.
will promptly attend To all calls IN his line of bu.
slness. Fashions received rcguarlv. An work
executed in his shop isw'rrnr,ed. Cutting done
to order. may y lSi1-iG.tf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

When Peter was endcavoring to walk
upon the water, to meet his Master, and was
about sinking. had his application been rs
long as the Introduction to one of our mod.
crn prayers, before he GOT hal'through, he
would have been fifty feet under water.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

\ Kentucky roarer declares that since
he had signed the tcetotal pledge he has
drank the Mississippi water by the gallon.
"Talk to me about mans eating a peck
of dirt in life time said he, '.why heve
only been swallowing that sediment for a
mouth, and am already chuck full of sand
bars, SuagS, and never was healthier in my
If, -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

Ch3ihood Children have many grieis.
both of body and mind, aLh they sharply
feel neglect and want of Kindness. But
they readily forgive, and smile again on
those whose kindness succeeds to severity
"'rhe dimpIe hollows itself under the teai
which yet stands on the check" How
beautiful also is the returning sunshine on
the face of the child as expressed by Scott
Tho tear down childhooI's check tia, flows,
I-Il,r the dew drop on the rose;
When next the summers breeze comes by,
Md wave, the bush, the flower is dry"
Their sports and gambols are so Joyous.
so toned 10 delight, so full of the grace OF
motion. and so necessary for their health
that i, is a wonder how parents can place
restraints on them in this respect. Then
play aud laugh as much as they will. 1t is
their season of gladneSs. Childhood is the
golden age of life. Let it be full of sun
light and smiles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

\ Yankee has invented new kind OF
uail,warrcuted 10 faStcn all political lies per-
lectly secure to the counter. II will be i'm.
possible to manufacture enough TO an.
swer the demand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

How difficult thing it is TO pursude a
man to reason against his own interest,
though he Is convinced tina, equity is a.
gainst him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

a Western orator commenced his har.
rangue with, "rhc important crisis which
were arriven, have aroyen."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

"That sir, is the Spirit Of the Press,
said Mrs. Bigclow, as she handed n glass
Of cider to her nclghbor Mr.. Brown.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
GLOVER & COOK.

attorneys and CouRyc'i0rs at LGir- OHGwG.
dice IN ReJdcA's Block, East side OF the public
square. June, lSl3.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

\ late New Orleans paper advcriScS for
sale one 'U1tiiridcd half Of female negro
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
The Child at the Tomb.

The Brooklyn Eagle found the following
eloquent anecdote in the journal of trav-
eller in the East:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
Gra0cg, 81.
SETH &. T. ARL,

ME- Carriag", Hotse a Sign Pain
~. - Ter, Papcrer and Giasjcr,
49, OTTAWA, I'LL.
SHOP un olumbus street, near DR.. Schemer
hmm. ulicr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
MANSION HOUSE.

UTTNWN, TT,
Bv II. TnonN (iaiciy kept By c. LatShar1
Stages Tor Chicas', Peru. reoua, Aurora
Nc, &c. leave every NiN 2u-tI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
A. II. ROWLAND,

Physician and Surgeon Ottdwd, III.
Res deuce un the hlll, aicw douis west OF the
Fox River House. q ice she same rs hereto.
fore occupied by HywiaHd md Pearson, IN
Reddick's Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
HENRY G. COTTON.

attorney and Counsellor al Lar, amt Soil
ciior in CddHtcy- OAlra. ~.
Office IN RedLicA's BlOo0, east side If 1be puhI,
squ'rc. lune = lSif.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
II. w. HOPKINS, NJ. ID.

Physician Il SHrgcoR- OiidirG, III.
Oltrrs his professional service, to the cllZen.
Of Ottawa aud vicinity. Odcr over Walker Il
llckhng', store, where hc may he found at III
times except when absent on professional husi-
ness. Aug u 1916
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
Dr.. II. ROSENKRANS,

Physician, Surgeons OcUiist-O ttdra, III.
q lice over " m. VI. rruc's st. rc. Residence,
first door east uf the Baptist Church. &C.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
De. JOSEPH STOUT.

Physician 4 Surgeon OnmrG, III.
ONtfs his professional service. lu the cllII'us
Of Ottawa aud vicinity. Office al h- residence
on the new public square June II, Sl7
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04
NJ u IOLLISTER,
MILTON II. SWIFT,

attorney and CopHsrAor At Law- OHairG.
Office near the Mansion House, on the east side
of the public square. Dec, 10, 1872,
J. o. GLOVER. =. c. COOK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-08-04

That lightly draws lis breath.
And feels lis life in every limb,
What should II know nt death
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-16

rRoNrrNcrAMENro OF papFpEs.


From the New Orleans Pcayune, July IL
By the ship Constantine, Capt. Smith, we have
ceved correspondence and papers from the city Of
Mexico to the Oath Of June. The news Is important to
those who take interest in Mexican politics. but
NUT be brief. We commence with translation Of
the letters Of our correspondent
MEXICO, June "a 1913.
The revolution, rather tho pronuncamento Of Pa
redes is developing itself day by day The troops sent
by the government, under the command Of Generals
Minon, Bustamente, and Pedro Cortizar against the
pronuneiados. deserving as fast rs they come in
presence Of the insurgents But one hope remained to
the government to extpguish the revolutionary fever
which has attacked the greater part Of the republic
orders have been issued by General Arista, Minister
Of War; to shoot at every superior officer who may
be taken with arms in his hands But let the govern
mept do what 1t will II is lost The republic is again
delivered TO the most COMPLETE anarchy.
You will find in FL Monitor Of this day the plan Of
Taredes which has long been snxously looked for
IL IL signed by three hundred officers, Of all ranks.
We have just learned, too, from the best sources,
that Paredes has taken possession Of the mint
at Guanajusts from which he has drawn 100000
for the expenses Of the troops under his command
The advance guard Of Paredes, comma nded by ia
rapta has entered Queretaro where they have added
gence from the interior learn that there slight
skrmish between the Government troops and the pro-
nu, ciados and that the latter had the better of It,
There was runner current ye terdny that the post
Of the Foreign National Guard was to be attacked
by the Ptvos OF Mexico, who for long while have
~ waited for opportunity OF raising the standard Of