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Cholera amen: the Norwc:ian,.

We mentioned in orr last that the cholera
had appeared among the Ncrwegans in the
Norway settlement, in this county. 1t
carried there by newly arrived emigran.s,
Of whom there has within two weeks been
an accession Of several boat loads TO the
settlement. But the disease has not been
confined TO these. i! hasspread among the
old settlers, and has made fearful work.
Among those Who have died, we have heard
mentioned the names Of
Goodman lIougas;
-. Eels Anderson;
Andrew Nelson;
Benedict Nelson:
Meckal Olson, wife, and two children;
Daniel Wade;
Christian Wade s. wife;
aud some others.
Among the new corners the mortality has
also been fearful, extending probably to
fourth Of the whole number.
A number Of the newly arrived emigrants
located in Norwegian settlement 80 =,
dian Creek, and h~-...fs III this district who
nave ldieu NSu"'SJ We navy hVaiu why 'hs
names of Canute Gutormanson, his wife
and two children; but understand there ar,
others. or the newly arrived emigran,s, I
humber have died--ihree at the house o
Mr.. Gutcrmanson before he or his famil,
were taken.
The manner in which the disease brck
out Among tho Norwcgians, and sprea'
from house TO house, appears TO settle be
You'd question its infectious character.
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CHOLERA AMONG IIoGs.-lhe Cincinnati
papers states that hogs, and even horses in
the streets, have been smittcn with the
cholera and died. The Louisville Courier,
ct The 18th inst, learns that Mr.. Crut,h.
held, living about 80 miles below Cincin.
na,i, lost abou, IS Of his hogs in single
night, the hogs apparently suffering great
pain, and III continued cramps and spasms.
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Huge Profis.-The ship John ". Carter
which was sent ont to California by Fernan.
do Wood, with an assorted cargo, clearing
from New York on the ooh October last,
has returned with n clear profit of over
Sl5O,OOO! She was 1 months and 10 days
in reaching her Destination, ami many OF
her goods sold al enormous profits. Cook
ing stoves, which cost ten dollars in New
York sold for $3.50 a niece.
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Total for The week, 100

The whole number of deaths hy Asiatc
Cholera since It's appearance in this city,
toHr hundred and .tty-njac, out of popu.
laiion of about iwenty.iour thousand. /.
is To be regretted that the number Of case,
as well as the number Of deaths. are net
reported, as that would show the compara.
tive malgnity Of the disease. We are lead
to believe, by the reports as now made up,
that the thol'ra is chiefly confined 10 The
foreign populations and this is true as re-
CARDS the fatal cases, but there many IF our
native Citi1ets attacked, who from prompt
attention 10 irst symptoms. and the imme.
d!ato application Of medical aid, generally
recover.
There is nothing like panic in Chicago.
The cholera made lis appearance h.c and
in Cincinnati almost simulianeuu>l and
II is generally hoped, that as it ha,almost
subsidized in he latter city, il will son leave
US i'll is apparent north.c ast,rly dineion
Yours, &C., JUNEMS.
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The New York Evening Mirror saws
that Greedy of the Tribune, has discovered
the true use of brandy, aud that is TO keen
fish alive. Mr.. Greely's discovery may
apply TO certain species of fish, but II is a
long and well established fact tina, brandy is
death on old suckers.
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The patriotism of mexe politicians, which
explodcs in deceptive party pledges, is un.
derstood to be, as DR.. Johnson defines il,
"ihr last refuge of scoundrel." NDccch
Of no" ). ". Clayton, in Senate, Oh Julb
1916. -
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OBITUARY.

Died ON Sabbath the Goth July, 1919, OF
" Acute inflammation Of the stomach and
bowels" EXERT lie GRANGE, counsellor at
law, in the 23d year of his age.
Another victim inundated OIL the scythe'
bearers sanguinary altar! Truly the axi.
ON, tina, death Gloves a shining mark " has
been sadly cxempliied in this melancholy
instance. The deceased was one who had
resided among us but few short months ;
yet his amiabili,y, his generous sentiments,
and his superior abilities, had attracted nu.
merous friends--friends who confidently
looked forward TO the period when his rare
ltalents should win him an honorable place
among the "hright and shining lights" Of
s profession, and TO these aud those con-
ed to him by the ties Of relationship,
rguish Of this sudden bereavement,
ZEN Intense. To the afflicted relatives
deceased, "who sorrow as those
Lhopc," we would say, that the
one so honorably yir,nous can
otherwise than immersed in at
Apf light, and song, and bills" II
lease and il were sinful to doub
happier is he in that glorious
20 would be here in thu ~
(deceit, and G 10
Oh AuU
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The Cholera has been very fatal among
the citizens of Peru, Ill. The stores have
been closed, aud great many of the in.
habitants had left the place. The deaths
averaged 80 per day, in population Of
900"
The above appears among the "Cholera
Items" Of the New York Tribune. As
more or less cholera has prevailed at Peru
some four weeks, the perpe,rator Of the
above statement will doubtless in his next
effort finish our junction neighbors by killing
off every mothers son Of them. Thirty
days at thirty day, would just DO it
What will lIolbrook say when he sees this
statement. Thirty day"-'popnla,ion
Of nine hHndrcdw Won't he bile orer?
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n aihsr doub,inciy, hut ! thought would try IT,

WIcKLFrE, Cook co, Feb. 10, Is
w Sloar--Sir: have fine young horse that
was taken with the scratches last fall. paid on,
about three dollar for medicine TO cure him, but he
grew worse then bought box OF your Ointment
NJ your office when in Chicago last rather doubt
inclv. hut though, would try IT, Judge Of my
surprise and my opinion of its beneficial qualities
when found my horses legs smooth and well IN
lour DAYS from the time commenced applying H.
Your cbt scrv't, T.. +. 'obB1.
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being at the roorhouse, nor do yet know
by whose authority he was sent there from
Tins TOWN. DR.. Rowland, the only agent for
the county who could send any person
there, being absent from the State then and
now. JOHN kENNEDI,
County Commissioner Of La Sale Co.
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Sale Of Scl,Ooi g:lu,iS.

NJ Office is hereby given, hat ! will offer at
- public sale, at tic COURTHOUSE IN Ottawa, on
the Goth day OF September MT, between the hours
OF ten o'clock A. VI and six flock. p NJ OF sald dav,
seenon sixteen tl6, IN townSp thrty'sN 800 north
OF range four "a east OF lhellrd p. III as subdNded
by the trustees NJ said ,owfhp
Teuns-CaSh with ,ls.riviegc 10 each pufchns-
er TO loan the amount of, bid as provided by law.
Ottawa, aug 1919 u. LELAND,
!Scbo,I commissioner Lasale Co
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ihHO'S ~ Utt IitC ifd0tT
Having mad in the Free Trader If the
9th inst, tie communication of VI. J. liol.
lister, Esq and other gentlemen Of this
town, in relation TO the death aud burial Of
Joseph GIiCkly, at the County pOor- louise,
deem it dse TO the gentlemen wlo agneh
that communication, 10 the public, a. well
as TO myself and colleagues, (wholiv' at a
distance and VINO may not for soue tine to
come, read the communication retrrCl to-
to make as brief statement in platon to
the facts charged, as justice to myser will
permit.
1t is not my intention To become thu apol-
ogist Of Mr.. Riley, or Of any dhe man
who nrglec,s or refuses to comply With his
contract, nor do wish 10 diSprove r dis.
credit one word Of the statement made in
the card Of Mr.. IIollister aud others, and |
will add further, that Riley or an other
who would be guilty Of the cross sGla"'
MessrS. Uninan ana ifortUIr,J tie sail not
be Poor. House Keeper, only, unil such
time as the Commissioners shall0e convened
at Ottawa.
But willing as am to aimi The matters
charged by the gentlemen il their card,
must confess myself at b,S TO decide
whether they intended to arragn the Poor
House keeper, or the Count Commission
ers before the people Of Ia Sale county
If the former, the desired result might be
attained by an intimatun al the facts to ell
Their Of the three Commissioners, as well as
by a newspaper publca,in; but such
course may not he so wIi calculated to
CRAFTY the prurient desie for notoriefy
which certain sentlemerare afflicted with
periodically, and paricnlrly on the eve oi
an election, for which hey have already
prepared their baskets { carry home the
chips but Of this enous' Tor the present
"In relation to the node OF dispensing
the public charity" gould observe, that
from the year 1871, til March 1876, Mrs,
Lane had invariably barded and kept the
county paupsrs at the rte Of Nine Shilling'
per week, aud 10 thoe who know Mrs
Lane, it is needles TO sy she is woman O.
mach experience, inus,ry and benevo
lenc-having. too, thscapi,al necessary to
=, procure the bedding, bod and fuel, necessa
~ for the comfort ofhe paupers but ye
Mrs. Lane was neye able to give entire
satisfaction to tho crunblers who were ctcr
nally whining abouithe great expense q
the pauper establishment, 10 which many
the said srumblers, erhaps, never contrib
uted 10 the amount { one cent.
| In March, 1916, sIer the purchase OF tn
poor house farm, twas leased to Mr.. Joh
, Shultz, at the rat Of SOC. per week, to
each pauper, and tough he gave bond am
security to the Commissioners for the prop
{ err maintenance of,he county paupers, ye
, not one session nsSsa u11 complaints
I tho ;nh,uu prs com
BIZ RI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-08-03

The Southern Winois ddrocGie, a demo
cratic paper printed at Shswneetown, is gu,
in mos, bitter and veremous article against
Gen. Shields. Il speaks after this fashion:
GAS for claims upon The people. he has
none. lie has received az rnurh-and all
that he ever merited. He has been fey, out
ofthe public crib ever sine he came among
us-and ia order 10 continue the recipient
OF public borntieS, he lied, If not openly by
lip, At least by implication, 10 his friends of
the last Legislature, on the subject Of his
i.!egLility. And he now has the impWGcrce
To again ask an enlightened people 10 elect
him to an Office for which, he never had one
respectable qualifications"
This is the worst possible way TO inipre
Gen. Shields, and quite as pUor way to
help Col. McClernand, whose cause this
paper has set itself uP to advocate. There
is no sense or Justice in democratic papers
abusing distinguished members Of their own
party. The wing papers will do that fas,
enough.
That raembcr Of family who, for the sake
Of advancing his own views, will speak i'll
Of other members Of the family 10 which he
belongs, is no longer worthy Of It's conf
deucc, aud deserves to be thrus, out. Com.
mend your own fav0rite to the skies, Mr.
Advocate; but let the Quincy wing, the
Chicago Advertiser, and papers Of that ilk
abuse distinguished democrats.
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running from Ottawa 10 the head Of Iadiar
Creek but not having the requisite informa'
ton concerning it we have thus lar remain.
ed silent: Of late, however, we have had
occasion 10 trave! the greater part Of the
road, which, independent of the information
furnished us ly number Of the farmers
residing upon il, fully Sa,isfedus that some.
thing should be done 10 properly open this
importen, ,horoughfare.
! This road was laid out some two or three
years ago, but, from the nature Of the soil
through which much of il runs, the expense
Of opening it thoroughly has been too erea,
to be betrayed by TIE ordinary road tax. A
large portion, however, ofuhas been work
cd and is now used, and with little more
labor and expense can be made passable in
all seasons Of the year; but the worst part
Of this road-which calls loudest for repairs,
is that portion lying between the Poor
| House and Buck Run, which is almost one
continued slough.
! A meeting Of the citizens Of Indian and
Buck creeks was held in Harding, the 2l,t
OF June last, in reference TO the improve.
ment Of this part Of the road, at which
committee was appointed 10 investigate it
'"o'o"S"'y " ascertain 'he extent al" eS'
re"'e Vi ''' "o'N' Inc 'o"o"'"9 Is '"e
report OF that committee
"We the undersigned committee, appoin-
oI., ,ccnrJ;n1 r. ,s,r,,c,in,s ,;,c,',, sa;d
meeting. have examined the State Road
from Buck Run to Ottawa and find $50 rods
n Una, 'hn'l oe ,nrnp,hc" ana n'"e or'"1.s
mall . GOOD and ra,,able road cro,n
Buck Run to the Poor House. aud es,imat-
ed the necessary expense al 5000.
June 10 lof'' yU' pn ~, ',pSf wv.
JOFI JONES
Committee"
Tn order IN raise This ,mouu, , .ubvc,;n.
finn ,ancrwas circulated, tho so,Io.
ments along the creeks and about half fine
rcoui,i,e amount was subscribed and
GOOD deal more will, vet be made un;C,bcre
i, probability Of obtaining epourh "a cc,r.
nle,e flo wo,,
~: ,,
,,rs, 49,, .,ni.., ,,.,
=,
1T. 49, .,
e, ~ 800
ton Of Lee and De KaIb counties, the PRO.
duce Of which is now hauled to Peru or
Aurora and will be more so after the Au-
rora and Chicago Rrilroad is completed,
unless good and uninterrupted outlet to
this place is kept open.
The increase OF population and wealth Of
Paw Paw, Ross, and Shabcne's Groves,
and The country around the head the Big
and Little Indian Greeks is rapidly opening
trade, the benefit TO our town of which,
could it all be brought here, would, in one
month, amount TO more than enough TO pay |
the expense OF constructing thisroad. Some
OF the produce of these regions is already
brought here, But IN the spring and fall
when The markets are generally best, from
the imPassableness Of the sloughs and par
'icularly Buck Run, the farmers ofthe en-
tire country above, in order TO get TO this
place, have either 10 drive many miles
rouud or risk their lives, team, and ladinr
on the State road ; the reH,h r,ror
are forced f. So ,ono,., i b,, s,rorc
,o,1 r.o,, tho
49,, r,..u. c..o, % ,h. ro,dIe,.
r-. C ,;.,,,.,
-, r,.. r. ,
.sI. r..o.. ,L;r, ,ho o,norso orore,.
,., os
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Valuable Farm for sic.

'TliE undersigned offers at Private sic the farm
upon which he has residedunrtl laty. 1t tssi'-
untcd about five miles north east of Owa near The
Fox river road The farm comprise so acres, oil
under fence and well improved There upon It, II
dwelling house. barn, out. houses. hriying young
orchard, and fine timothy grass meadow For par,
rculars enquire OF the ud,rsigncd q the ,pnbs bG1l
OF this paper, or Of Col, Waite VII lives
premises offered for sale laur g JAS. iIusy
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LAWRENCE SLAUGHTER, esq, editor Of
the Canton Register, (Fu;On county, died
in that place on the 2lst inst. lie was n
young man Of fine talents and gave promise
ence VI. r.. Church, inc Sv,IvwIn, "a. 8.
the appointments for Ottawa District.
Milton Bowers, p. F..
Ottawa, Boyd Lowe.
Newark, l.. A. Chaplin.
Plainfelh, J. G. Stoughion.
ST. Charles, +. lIaney, II. Minard.
MciIenry, Nathan Jewett, ]. B. Dodge.
Crystal Iake-To he supplied,
Chemung, l.. S. Walker.
Belvidere, NJ. Decker, S. Guyer.
Sycamore, Amos Wiley, JAS. McLane.
Light House Point, joni w. Argard.
Liitle Rock, s. Slower.
Paw Paw, Miss, J. =. Vance.
Mazon-To be supplied.
Morris, Miss, WIN. Fought,.
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Jouy NAY BuRES.-Th;s gentleman has
incurred the severe displeasurc Of the Abo-
litionists for his supposed leaning Benton
ward. The Chicago Citizen, publishing
his speech at Cleveland, has long homily
on the sin Of voting for a slave holder, and
then proceeds by way Of application:
These general remarks have been sug.
ccs,eh by the statement, Of Mr.. John Van
Buren,, in his Cleveland speech. which i
this week presented in full ON another psGr
that he was not prepared TO pledge l.imstI
! against voting for another Shareholder iol
President. While putting forth this an
nouncrmcnt, he yet aflirms, he will undeI
no political necessity, support any man To-
that Office. ho will not in his official tapo
city, use all constitutional means FOR the ab
clifton Of slavery.
We are surprised al this position Of Mr.
Van Buren,. It's inconsistency is most ia
grant md claring. Grant tha' Washing
ton, Jefferson ind Madison, Monroe, an'
kly all our Presidents have been slave
Mud what does il prove On the sror
n,cncy of the fact with our the
Ut? Absolutely nothing.
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CnrnnrttiOm Tax Sale.

TEAN work waute in any quantity. Enquire
1 nur 3 II s PRATT
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Subdision Of the s. Fractional quarter
Of Sec. IL, r. S3,.RaE3p. N.
Unknown Is 10 Jhob,rt a. X 81 20
Geo Smith + IA e,h, EhIY nh {; ~ IN
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| iSr Of real estfe and town lots IN ihc town Of
Ia Ottawa, cout OF La Sale Illinois, on which
taxes are due an remaln unpaid tor the year 1919.
,nirn Of Oltnnn.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-02-12
VOLUME V.
Che Republican 1)inoitotor

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AGENCY.

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NOTiCE.-We are so often called upon to give
space in our columns to matters of no public con-
cernment, in which lew individuals only are in
terested, and for which we receive no compcnsa-
ton, we have concluded that hereafter. we will
charge for such publications. as follows -
To announce CandidaieJor Congress IS 90
/" g for State Senate 5 co
&c I" for Fl. Of Delegates 2 SO
al Military Notices, Mlfrates Of .2duertsing.
.tochmge for conuauaicatio'as calling on persons
TO become Candidates.
The above charsesin all cases viii be strictly
adhered to.
L. s. J. A. WADpELL,
Editors Spectator.
STEVENSON & GElGER
Feb. s. Editors Vindicator.
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otaI number Of volunteers iromthe North 23,0S4
Being nearly two on the part Of the South to one
ON NE part OF the North: But taking into consid-
GRAFTON that the population of the North il two
thirds greater than The South the latter has furnish
cd more than three times her due proportion OF VOL
unteels.
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tsince reported to the House.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-06-20
Highly Interesting from California.

gentleman in this city has received private letter by
the last steamer dated San Francisco, California, from
the gallant and mertorious Major General Persfor F.
Smith, commanding the Sd, or Pacific division of the
United States army which, although not intended to
meet the public eye. deem highly interesting that
we have extracted several paragraphs for publication
the gentleman yielding TO wishes in that respect.
"You only think OF California in connexion with gold
and, indeed, most wonderful connection II is. AS to
the extent of country holding the precious metal and the
comparative facility with which it is procured there has
been eXaggeralion The whole slope OF the Sierra
Nevada. the side, for length of than
400 miles, and in belt of at least 49, contains il in
greater smaller quantities; and il may extend still
further, further research is made 1t is found simply
by digging and washing the earth no expensive ma
chney and intricate chemical process necessary
to develop the magic hoard plckaxe, shovel or even
butchers knife, to loosen the earth and stones and the
most simple basin for washing, have been richly
warded the most approved machines from other
tries Good luck in the laborer choosing his LEGATION
has more than compensated for want of skill The real
difficulties lie in the hardshps to be encountered in the
uninhabed spots where the gold is found Want
of food overworkng excited by success, bad water,
Exposure and dissipation all combine to exact heavy
tribute for the wealth when found All ara not success
full but every works on, hoping that the next blow
of his pick will disclose treasure that will surpas
|all he has hitherto heard of. Many die UNDECIDED,
many of sick but there ten arriving from each
Quarter OF the globe to replace every one who goes
CHINESE, SANDWICH Islanders CHILIANs, PEIUvIANs,
PRussiANs, MExIcANs, FRENCH, ENGLISH, IRisH out
number yet the AMERICANS but the latter will
have their share. Provisions, woollen clothing, liquors.
kitchen and mining utensils, sell at enormous profits in
the mines; other articles scarcely sell at all Womans
gear is altogether drug.
"The of gold hitherto found is hard to deter
mine Ii is said about 81 900 have been exported.
shall be able few weeks, from facts am collecting
to make some approximation 10 IT.
In the time, all this is disastrous for No
servants be had $3.50 month has been refused
in my presence by cook. All my servants have quit
and yesterday engaged at 500 month, because
he is too sick go the mines but shall certainly lose
him if he gets bis health
"The quarermaster pays IS 900 year for the house
live in, and would make poor toll house for countrl
bridge. The climate is cold all the year round and fog