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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
Fox River I/ousc
United States Hotel.

By LArSuAw Il FowLLE-Pcru, Illinois.
THE house "a stone building. built during the past
summer by Mr. IIaiigan i the largest building
used as hotel IN northern Illinois, and the lcSscrs
have endcavorcd nj an enormous expense, 20 10 i!I-
nsh II as to make the interior correspond in some de-
gree with the mnguiiccrce Of the exterior The
rooms are large, and admirably arranged Tor convent
rnce and comiou: TaIcer. and thgir luggage tn
ken 10 and from h, boats free OF charge nov 80
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IL prsAtRrrABLE Fry--Hooper Of the Laiay.
cite (Ala) Tribune tells the following good
story
During the fl Of 1915, while we were editing
the Wetumpka Wing, we one day met Gov.
Fitzpatrick coming down from the post Office.
which was kept in the second story of building,
the basement If which was used as n municipal
prison. The grating Of the caldLoose window was
just upon level with the way by which the Office
was approached and upon the occasion referred
to- there stood att a fellow from the up country,
who had been put in for some trivial offence He
was Gwfully impatient--his wagon having gone
on--and, US the Governor was passing, halls him
with
"Hellol Amt thar no way for me to Git out'n
here's :"
he applies, Governor" said we, "for Executive
"My friend" said Fitz, AZ have no power in
your case The Council is sitting up stairs; YOU
must apply to them"
al have! d-n'' Fem" replied the prisoner, "ani
wish You TO run up stairs and hurry EN-"
"Ch,' replied Fits, VI can't interfere but I'm
really sorry for you--your situation mus. be very
disaGreeable"
"Dsagrceable D--n it ef you was in her up
to yer eyes in nastiness and whole camp.meetiii'
of great big tieas keeping Fourth o july ON your
fresh meat, Judge you would think twas rather
di-agresabe.'
The Governor started Off
YOU'RE goin are you = came from the CRATE
---'well 20 and be d-dr
Fitz paused and looked hack.
Look here, stranger" said the prisoner, pa,he,.
ically; Ct you can't do nothin ell for me, at EN-
TO let you come in here and fetch deck. Wen
have some amusement--l amt SO low as some
I've six bits in s.lverl"
His Excelleacy shock the dust from his feet in
hurry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

CLEANSING PAISr--The best thing for cleansing
oil paint is a sponge dipped in Ammonia which has
been copioualy diluted with water Soap tissolvcs
the turpcntine as well as the lnsecd oil. and not
only destroys the smoolhand shiny surface, but cy-
poses also the lead to the influence of the water
and air, and rs, therefore, not practicable
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

SOMETHING NovEL-The Fond du Lac Repub.
lican gives the following arrangement for travel.
lug on Lake Winnebago this winters
lee car for Ncsndh,--Mr Hotang has construc.
ted very handsome ice car which will run be.
tween Fond du Lac and Neruas this winter, for
the purpose OF carrying passengers. With m or.
binary breeze it is expected that the car will run
through in five hours.
Our brother Mnncsotians lave adopted the
SHINE plan on the Mississippi.
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KNOX INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL G2OO.OOO.
FIRE, MARINE, AND life INSURANCE.
Office on Wafer street, near Mnrkct, in Wise,
Brick Row,
VinCGUueS, IuHilna,


'E'IllS company having been duly organized and
Il the capital stock properly secured are now IRE
pared TO receive applications for insurance agans,
loss or damage by lire, on buildings. merchandise,
machinery, mills manufactures and all dcscrp.
tons OF property Al $50 merchandise and produce
IN the course OF inland transportation, and upon the
lives oindiydualJ The rites of premium which
will govern this institution, will conform to the cs.
tablshed rates oithe eastern Offices All losses will
be literally and promptly adjusted, and paid.
DIRECTORS.
Robert N. Carnun, VIM J. Wise. VIM j. Heb
erd; Horace Z Peck, Cyrus NJ. Allen, OF vncenncs,
Vincent I West, OF Pike county, Ind.
Peter p, Bailey, OF Fort Wayne, Ind.
Thomas 7. Benbrdgc, Lafayette Ind.
Walter w Early. Terre. Houte, Ind.
David Wallace, Indianapolis Ind
Henry D. Allis. Evansville, Ind
Henry r Schoocrah, Washington, DC.
Zephuniah Plat, New York
X. N Carnan, President
5. Is Whitney, Sec'y Vt. EIdridge, Treasurer.
Cyrus NJ Allen and samuel Judah, Counselicrs, of
Vnceunes. THOS. l.. BOUGHTON
sept, Oily. Agent, Oitawn, Illinois
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NEwsrArERs.--1'hc reading II good aud well
conducted newspaper, even for the short space Of
one quarter OF n year. brings more sound ins,rc.
ton, and leaves deeper impression, than would
be acquired probably, at the best school in twelve
months Talk to the members " family who
read the papers, and compare their Information
and intelligence with those who do not. Tho dii.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

The Oldest Temperance Pledge is found in the
Bible, Jeremiah 35th chapter; and the words
were spoken by the Rechabites:
ave will drink NO WINE we, nor our wives,
nor our SONS FOREVER
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Dayton Woollen Factory,

TflEabove Factory will be carried on as usual (by
ID. GREgN,) Notwithstanding the fatal epidemic
which has carried OIL three OF the Green family, and
hope to receive heretofore liberal share oipulic
patronage Wewould here tender our thanks to our
friends and patrons, and hope by strict attention and
liberal bargains lin the way Of exchanges) to con,in
ne to merit your generous confidence
Dayton, Ill April -. 1919 J. & d. GREEN.
N B.-The FIGURING Mills Of John Green will
be carried on rs heretofore by DIG,
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BErrra THAN WooDnS NurMrGs--A Connect.
cut lmiy on visit to the south. to save postage,
drew on the margin off newspaper childs face,
an avn and well with buckets DC, thus Interpreted:
we nave m infant, all wcll"--HartoM On.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

NEWSPAPER Doo,--rhe Boston Traveller states
that one ofits subscribers has n dog who comes
regularly to the counter, aud holding up his Jaw,
receives bs masters paper and leaves for the store
This shows unusual sagaci,y in tho canine race
Our Subscribers frequently complain Of puppies
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Business CARDS.
New Lumber Yard,

THE undersigncd bcgs to inform the public gene
rail- that he has Tor sale every variety of
Lumder, ShingieS, and Lath,
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PAINTS. Oils. AND GLASS

II nv W VuGsS. n MI "a LASN,
at reduced price.
Canal st, west Of the Public Square, Ottawa Ills.
AuS2i, iSi9 JOHN HOSSACK.
CarrtaSc ~ Wagon MaHuiactOry.
M NJ PALMER returns thanks 10 the public for
w the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on
hun, and having associated himself with J. G.. GAY
he would state that they are prepared to cafry on the
Carriage and Wagon Making business,
IN all It's various branches Our stock OF lumber is
well seasoned aud we are determined to make the
best work that is made in the country. Two-hors
wagons kept constantly on hand Al who wish TO
purchase invited to call and examine for them
selves before purchasing elsewhere Shop ON the
corner OF Columbus and Jefferson streets Lumber
taken in exchange for work. WIN. PALMER,
Ottawa. feb II '4S ! G. GAY
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DIR. J. PEARSON,

Physician, Surgeon, and Dentist Otiaua, H.,
Offers HIS professional services TO the inhabitants OF
Ottawa aud vicinity. Office u, his residence on
Columbus street.
PS-Dr Z. still continues to perform operations
in all the various branches OF Dentistry, Charges
70 correspond ruth the hmes, mar II, ~
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G. NJ. LEE, Dentist,
WNI. w. CANARI.N
L. X. MEAGUER,


= HYSF'IWW HNA NNTVFyHs
May be found IN his office back OF the telegraph Of
ice, IN Ottawa, III where reference can be- seen a.
TO skill and practice InIj-Iy
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DR.. COOLING,

Ogice north SIDE Of the public s7uare--Res!GcHcc
corner Of La Sale and IPafer streets
Being always devoted to his profession, hope. for
share OF pabicparonnge sept9l
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Norris n Fisher, Geo II Norris-Geo S. Fish
cr) attorneys at Lar and Land AGENTS, Otta-
toa. ILL., Will pay particular attention 10 the pay
ment OF taxes in any part OF Illinois purchasing
md selling real estate, investigating titles collect
ting demands, buying and selling military land
warrants, and locating them on the best lands for
soldiers or Others, securing pensions and all claims
against the government. Office in the court house.
April Is 1919
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POI,SLANI PORN.

The Union Magazine for November contains
the following remarkable poem by thelate Edgar
a. Poe We do not know Of fugitive piece in
the English language that will be likely to be
more generally read. Its rythmcal harmony is
perfect and its tone throughout, fit and sustained
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22
II. w. HOPKINS, NJ. D..

Physician and Sargsoa-- Otta,rn, m,
Offers his professional services TO the citizens OF OF
lava, and vicinity. Office between Phelps and
Walker Hickhng's stores, where he may be found
a'al times except when absent on professional bu-
mess. aug Q AZ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-12-22

ii. 4. n l.. III. Eames. Commission Merchants
OitaIra. Warehouse on LnsalIe-strcet, west
tion to the sale of produce IN Chicago for those
who may choose TINT market All orders left with
us Tor the purchase Of lumber, will meet with
prompt attention. Aug 10 'ig-im
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OTTAWA Business pirretorn.

Champiin n Wallace, d G, Champin-W. II.
l.. Wallace, } attorneys and Connseliors al Lar.
Office up stairs in the next building north Of the
Post office. nov -, ~.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29
For the Banner.
THE GOOD OH YEAR.

Here's a health to the good old year,
Al, he dies on the mournful blast
Here's a health to his thousand joys and griefs
In the tomb Of the buried past:
Though he brought us woe and decay,
Anda wimtry time Of death,
Yet springs bright. smiles, and summersJoys
Were borne on his flceting breath.
He has gone on his silent way
With a sure but stealthy tread;
Has stood by the altar-the infants couch
And the grave of the cherished dead;
Young beings have burst into life,
Fond hearts have been linked in loves chain,
And spirits have fed, where the good old year
Can never die again.
He dawned, wheh uncertainty hung
Ger our nations veal or woe
When her red right hand was stretch'ii in wrat
Ger the plains of Mexico: .
He has seen our proud flag wave
From Montezuma's height,
And the star of peace with its silver ray
Clean out on wars dark night.
Then, a health to the good old year,
As he dies on The midnight blast;
We pledge again from our Utmost hearts,
Those griefs and joys Of the past
Like dear and holy spell
Their memory still shall live,
And their pure, undying light, q joy .
To the unknown future give.
VALEzrA.
Deer. 3lst, lS4S. -
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California Meeting.

The nswS from this land of gold appears to
fully sustain the FIRST reports. The gold-feve,
is spreading, and. we think, may fairly be pro.
nounced an epidemic. We were pregent at q
California meeting in Louisiana on Saturday last
highly respectable as to numbers and material
Measures, were taken to form a company to star
from this place early in the spring, and a com.
nittes was appointed to draft q set of laws &c
govern said company. Some 10 or 20 persons,
By invitation Of their Chairman. Mr.. Geo. w.
Adams, stepped forward and signed their name,
s~suasnbsrs. Among them we recognize many
in fact they are all, good citizens, that will be 9
los, to the county; but we hope what is her los.
will prove their gain.
We are requested to say, they will meet again
ct the Academy. in Louisiana, on Saturday next
the Sd day Of February, at l o'clock. Person,
in the surrounding country, who have made ur
theit minds to go, cannot do better than to joir
this company. ! ~ .... ,-o"
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surfeiting, living in comfortable dwellings,
and sleepine quietly every night, have new
err SET foot into these sbodes OF SUFFERING
and though appeals have been made in their
behalf. whenevert the subject has been NEIL
toned, sthey ell began with one aecor6 70
make excuses" and so the sick and dis-
tressed have been neglected. Mr.. Editor,
ought these things so to be? Let me not
be understood as making a general charge
of neglect of duty in these respects, tor
there have been some noble exceptions, and
TO their honor be it said, those most atten-
tive to the sick, have been the poor OF the
town.
One more remark, Mr.. Editor, and have
done. How many Of that respectable con-
gregation reflected, while very generously
and properly, contributing as above sng'
gested, that the man who attends to light
Ing, making fresh, and cleaning tn" Church
[for all the meetings held there, whether oil
one or more denominations, or for charita'
BILE or other useful purposes, though prom
Iised, is not paid for his services! DidtheI
reflect that the wood to make up so many
fires, the oil to light up the church SO often
and other similar expenses, cost money, aht
that though it is the duty of the member
Iof the Church to attend to these things, they
are not the mry persons accommodated Of
intended to be benefited, and therefore
that there /, be duties elsewhere also
lin conclusion, Mr.. Editor, allow me to say
that / have referred to these things, in nc
angry, or fault finding disposition, but fol
the purpose Of reminding any who may fee
THAT they deserve censure, that sat IS nere'
too late to do good" OBSERVER.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29
THE CHOLERA

There is evidently an improvement ia
the state Of the feelings of the public, with
regard to the alarm produced by tile news
Of the approach Of the cholera. The pub
lie mind appears TO be easier and in a bet
ter condition to receive it. This is the re-
suit, Of 9 proper exercise Of reason, com
bined with the apparent security in which
we rest, from the weather, and our distance
and nou-intercourse with the seat of its
ravages. All accounts, too. concur in rep
ressnting it to be Of amilder form than that
which visited 10 in 1882.
But these facts should not luIl us into an
GnsGfe security. Freedom from fear and
excitement, is recommended by the medi-
cal faculty every, where, but cleanliness
and precautions are also recommended. We
cannot, IN the range Of reason, expect to
escspe this unwelcome v~isitant, at least
longer than the opening Of navigation; for
its history proves that its progress is on
sOnrd, and we are in the range Of its course
Whether it is stm~ospherical or contagious,
about which The doctors disagree, the ,ea.
sons still remain for the belief that it soot
wlIhavs reached our town. At the break.
ing up Of winteE, in point Of intercourse, il
wHlcOmparatively be at our doors, and #
atmospherical, the weather will facilitate
its ravages. It behooves' us then, TO in.
quire if We are readyto receive it. With.
out assuming a spirit Of dictation or intru-
ding our views, We, as journalists, would
remind our corporate authorities, that the
necessary steps for cleansing our abodes
and streets, should be taken OF once. All
decaying animal and vegetable matter with
in the bounds Of the town or where it will
cCntsminate the atmosphere in il, should be
at once removed. To disturb such nuisan.
css after the weather has changed, would
be productive Of more harm than good.
The attention Of the, town authorities
should be especially directed to the stables
pfiVies, cellars aud pools Of water, which
if not properly drained and cleansed, il
warm weather, will prove active agents IL
generating disease. The citizens ar.
strongly recommended to use freely III.
Chord of lime about their premises, i,
white washing, and BY strewing it upor
damp, walks, cellars and al placeso Of q dis
agreeable smell. q.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29

Of, as she had thought. South earplinasj fsnPss
up and elapped her hands, and said, ''thanE GSd
l have got out Of that siekly State, South Carroll:
ma. Thank Mr.. A that | shall soon get owl Of
the little muddy, end at present stiPpssTy to.e" Of
Louisiana. and shall be a citizenio OF the CITY.
You, Mr.. Editor. have, perhaps, lived in CITY, Il
YOU have, you will, like me-, appreciate the blessc
ings so soon 10 be sho,resd dorm upon the eiti-
zens of an heretofore benighted town. a,
CITIZEN. ~
Louisiana, Jan. %, ls4e. 49, NY
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Taaks.-Hon. Messrs. Thomas Fitzgerald
of the Sei,aIe, and james S. Green, Of the House,
will accept our thanks FIR documents from Wash
ineton. .Alsu, TO. Mrs<rs. VIM. Priest, Of the
Senate, and ). B. Henderson, Of the House, fol
similar lavors from Jefferson.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29

Editorial Chamge.-The last number Of The
Jackson Review that we have received, con-
tains a well-writen and feeling valediction by
the late Editor, Mr.. Moreitz Niedner, to Its pat
rons and editorial chore. The Review has long
been un able and faithful sentinel in the south
east of the State. and in the hands OF its pres
ent editor and proprietor, Mr.. HIS. Mcfarland
will continue to advocate republican principles
and enforce the truths Of democracy. The Re
view is moved from Jackson to Cape Girardeai
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29

Col. Baker, Representative in Congress from
Illinois, and ex Ex-Governor Edwards, Of this State,
were at the same time clerks in dry goods store
in St. Louis. So says the Union.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29

Pike is the 9Th county in point of popula.
ton in the State, and contains l2,0S3 in.
.habitants.
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The SEyEsrI-SIx HAS LAsoRED--AsD 10! a
Aomily Hards and Sofs.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29

The man who first nominated Gen. Taylor
appears 10 be a great traveller. We hear frcH
him from all parts of the Union. He docs moi
seem &c stay long in a place.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29
LIBERAL.

The St. Loui, Republican. Of the 2sd, con-
tains the following telegraphie despatch;
VlscssrEs, Jan. q.
At a mass meeting held fast evening in this
Mace. it was resolved, unanimously, that Knox
County subscribe $780, 900 toward the Cincin-
matt and St. Louis Railroad. independent Of In
subscriptions.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29

the Census OF MISSOURI, puoNSneo LOT 1910.
It exhibits the same numbers for the State,
without particulafizing eacl, other:
Free white males under 10 years
years of age, S2,22s
OF 10 and under ls years, 5O,l34
OF Is aud under 81 years, l4,7S3
OF 81 and under as years, S7,967
Of as years and upwards, s3,3sl
Total free white males, 1850
Free white females under 10
years Of sge, ss,7s2
Of 10 and under 1s years, 47,2O5
tOf lS and under 81 years, 14,727
OF 81 and under 45years, 74,256
or As and upwards, 1852
Total free white females, 24l,s32
Total free white population, 5lO,435
Free white persons between the g
af agesof 6 and Is years. l44,S35
Number of free white persons
who can read and write, 2s2,Osa
Deaf and Dumb males, las
Deaf and Dumb females, Ill
No. taught to read and write, 80
Blind males, ~
Blind females, ...,... "a
No. taught to read and write, 80
Free negroes, ITS
Slaves, 76,757
Total population, 6ss,s7l
II y -. tF...t E.' - ...
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The r~elative proportion of males and fe.
males in Pike county over Is and under 81
years of age, is 2s6 to 2s7. There is a lad
for every lass but one, who, we suppose,
will have to sing
"Every lassie has . lad, but name they say have
I,&c." .-..-
We don't think she lives in this town, 70,
they all have beaus here.
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29
Lecture I'm Hannibal.

We are authorized to say that Mr.. E. W.
FitzsimOns, late of Dublin, ireland, will
lecture in Hannibal, on Thursday night, the
LIST OF February, upon the Social, Religious
.s0d Political condition Of the Irish people,
and the causes that defeated their late e.
forts to achieve their independence.
T.Resolutions have been introduced into the
.senstsif MAsOuri, by Mr.. Jackson, Of How
ard, iliEdlar 70 those introduced by Mr.. Wells
upon he subject Of the slavery question. which,
u psssed, instruet our Senators and request our
Representatives to vote in accordance with G,e
spirit that dictated them. They deny to Con.
srsss The right to lsgislats upon the question.
,aGcsr3 tesi - .-tu rasss~.
The river, st'thiS point, raised upwsrds
q SIX fsst from Friday to Sunday morning last.
Il is now At 4 stand. and the ice IL 'unbroken.--
The weather Is Warn- and rainy with / prospeci
~ n = further rise in q. liver. ,as
W ba5atIs feIt 81 ~f-TrT--i IS 5aw q ge,s-y
II Lssk-A Ieuer has besn, received At the
JssE Dspa+tmsDt ffsha Gen. Taylor. r~esirnins
hs commission IN the amy, to take effect on
the Slst Of January.
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.a~nnerati0n Of Cu6a.-In the Senate, en-
Friday week, the resolution offered by
Mr.. Miller, ceiling on the President for
copies Of correspondence relstingto a pur-
chase Of Cuba, was considered. Mr.. Mil
Ter having the floor, the following CONVEX.
%sstion took placer aa
During his remarks, Mr.. r. J. Risk, Of
Texas, interrupted him and said he wished
TO ask a question:-"Does the Senate,
'front.' New Jersey suspect that such a cor
~respondenee is now going on between the
two governments in reference 10 the sale
and pau, chase Of Cuba"
Mr.. MiIIcr-tsI do"
Mr.. Ii. 5. Foote, Of Miss, said if nero.
It~iatious arc going on for the said purchase,
will the Senator oppose the annexation OF
ICnba9. ar -.,s .a.
.lr. Miller-"l will oppose it under all
circumstances, in ell places, and on all oc-
Icasions." ''-
MI. Fo,jte-"The Senator, I am sorry to
say, will be in an awkward position three
months hence, for General Taylor is most
decidedly in favor of the annexation of Gu.
ba."Il Y3tei rjy 5 4N
: The resolution was then laid on the Ia.
ble-s4 70 1S-snd the Senate went into
executive session.
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January ls. ls4s.

Iaqt yv .fer..g 10, January IS, ls4s..
Mr.. woodward reported, from the Com
mittee on Militia-as substitute for the rsso.
luton offered BY Mr.. Frost, in compliment
OF Gen. Sterling Price and Col, Doaiphan.
Mr.. Smith, Of, J.. introduced > bin TO
change the mode Of conducting elections
Democratic banner., 1849-01-29
N s OF MISSOURI.

The following abstract we compile from
the Census Of Missouri, published for ls4s.
It exhibits the same numbers for the State,
al ant rt;cnlae;zin each other.