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opinion should prevail in regard TO public
men and public measures; or tina, when
these differences are made 10 assume an
among the exciting political issues of the
day, should cngross more or less at the
public attention. The last wear has not
been without the common share Of deeply
interesting issues. Exciting as some ui
these quSeti0nS cnutessedly are, and cllcu-
lated seriously To attract the attention oi the
people IN different sections Of the cunutty,
| feel assured ,hat we may confidently rely
upon that same spirit of inrhearauce and
patriotism among the people which have
enabled us thus far successfully to resist 80
many dangers from within aud without, To
d,ssir ate the clouds which hang around our
political horizon, and reveal the strength
of those common ties which so strongly
bind the States together in one glorious
Union.
Our cnun,rv, after ENJOYING n long and
uninterrupted peace, became suddenly in
VOWED IN war with Mexico. That war
is now closed, and we uul,edIy welcome
the return at peace with feelings of salts
faction and JOY. The true policy of our
country Is peace, not only 10 enable us 10
reap the rich traits ot our peculiar Ins,im-
tons, but 10 furnish the world an example
of what nation may become where all its
citizens a-e assured Of the enjoyment OF
freedom by lis constitution and its laws
With these strong persu To preserve
peace and friendship with all our neighbours
still, 1t lrom jealousy ofourrising greatness,
ar less worthy motives, they seek to tramp
lie upon our rights, Justice to ourselves and
our country require that we should meet
the aggressor, and teach those who would
wantnniy mIure, that we are not 10 be des-
poied with impuni,y. Such were our re-
latlons with Mexico, that after the commit
tai Of the most wanlon and aggravated
wrongs On her part, she construed our hui
mainly into weakness, and our lprhearancc
into pusll!animity. And when all hope of
obtaining Justice from her councils had
vanished, we unsheathed the sword, and
the result IS already known 10 the world.
Nobv have our soldiery INDICATED the
honor OF their country upon the bloody
plains OF Mexico, and taught, not her only,
but, the world. A lesson which may long
he remembered to advantage. Among the
first in the strife and the breach. were our
own friends and neighbours. who, while
they gathered ialeless laurels for their
Young state. acquired as much praise for
their humanity rs glory for their courage
and bravery, II now remains for us to
preserve that honor SO gIorously achieved.
that by our measures we may uphold the
reputation Of our state in council as truly
rs our fellow citizens sustained her honor
upon the battle field.
In conclusion. gentlemen, let me assure
Won it will afford me grea, pleasure to un.
ite with you in such measures rs shall tend
to promote the interests and welflte Of our
common constituents.
AUG. G. FRENCH.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. >, 80.
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Trnh crushed 10 sqrh ,rN rise craiH There
arr very i'w tru,Ne- revealed 10 man but what has
been crushed, trcdiru down. and deeply buried in
rrEor superstition and ignorance Dr.. ] VI Mar
tine has iet the force Of obi, maxim in all rs most
G,aHn- chaEc'ar-.n Tie oJlempt TO introduce his
Worm destroying medicine TO Inc public II was
a-sa,lrd by pnl-ir1us and thr assault reiterated by
their -atia,Ilrs-GuI denounced Icy qlnclI medicine
yaul'u us crd tras3' But, ukr Gdll.co and Full
'un, he has lived lo see the day when his medicine
hn- irluuph"d over error incredibly, indebtedness
and The rrrntcs, igwuh Of ail, over worms and d.
srasc. They never i1d to cNpo worms from ib,
stomach AMI bu"r.a--aui 90 restore tho system to
perfect health u 2 t,w days Thousand, VI Young
voices are now raised IN blessing and praIse Tor h.
rrcat benefit hry have derived from the u.c OF this
ynu1h.r remedy. team be- had 40 the drug store. Of
G. l. TAumpsunani White Il Hunter. Ottawa.
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The Alleshanians, of whom we have al
ready spoken several times, will be here
Tomorrow, Saturday. and will give a
Concert in the Court house i'll the evening.
The character Of this band and their per-
formances is so well known by our citizens
that all we could say would be supe:i!uous.
Everybody, of course, will go; as it would
be worse than ignorance not to have heard
the Alleghanians. The Concert will com
mence at o'clock. Tickets % cts.
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SppISGFIrLp, Jan. /, 1910.

The General Assembly met this day
The democrats Of the senate met III caucus
and nominated Col. VIM. Smith, Of viii
county, for secretary, d. d. Shuinway, of
Christian, assistant secretary: MIR. Dixon,
OF Morgan, enrolling and cngrossing clerk ;
j. &. Davidson, Of Fulton, sergeant at arms ;
aud john Oliver, of Johnson, assistant SER
geant nj arms.
His Excelency, II. Gov. Wells, took the
chair a, IL o'clock, NJ, aud called the SEN
ate to order. Prayer by Senator Tickenor.
After the several senators were qualified,
they proceeded to draw lots as required by
the new constitution, for the two and -four
years term, the result Of which was as fol-
lnNys
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The Chicago Tribune Of Wednesday eve.
ming says, "a private despatch was receive
ed IN town last evening, containing the i'm
portant intelligence brought by the last
steamer, that Louis Napoleon had been cleo
ted President OF France by an overwhelm-
ing majority.
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Mr.. Eahor-l regret to see in your CO.
iumnS notice by my late partner, Mr.. Cocs-
wen, "that the late publication in the Free
Trader, (aluding 10 the notice ordissolntiop\
stating that the notes and accounts had been
placed IN my hands for collections WIS
made without his knowledge and consent.
1t was with his knowledge and consent,
and he now has in his possession nv writ.
ten receipt for these demands, and which re-
ceipt has been exhibited by him 10 Others.
II is It'll" singular that, if had, without
his consent aud against his will, taken nos.
Se>>ioa of these demands, he should have
made ny objection 10 il for so long time.
The notice Of dissolution was published in
your paper of Nov. 18th, and the notice of
Mr., Cog'well first appeared in your paper
Of Dee. -.
| intend faithfully TO collect these de-
mandS, aud apply the proceeds to the paw
ment OF the firm debts, in accordance with
orr agreement, or will, as have hereto
fore offered to do, leave them with some
suitable person in trust to collect them. nav
oar creditors, and divide the surplus, ifany.
between Mr.. Cosswell and myself
Yours &e' A.G. COOK.
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Governor. MESA &c.

We have neither time nor room for corr
ment ON the admirable message our Cover.
vernon, which appears in to-day's paper.
1t gives clear view Of the condition and
prospects of our state, and abounds in wise
aud patriotic recumme udatons.
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Reading Room.

NOTICE is hereby given tina, there will be
~ meeting OF the Young llenS association, ut
their Reading room, on Tuesday evening next, oi
the purpose OF adopting constitution. eecng oiii-
Gers and transactlng such other business as may be
brought before them. All who have moi, paid their
subscription are requested to do so on or before that
evening Ges-Ihc constitution proposed adoption
win bc found in the Reading room,
/ DENLY SHERWOOD, Chairman
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DR. Eor'rs Compound Strap If Lircrirort and
tar breaks up the most -Ir,.sng cou.hs. colds etc
ln few huuS umc. ltmay be had at the drug
stores ct G. l. Thompson. Ottawa G. Smith
Pem. anL.S ] smLiI. NeMalk
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Mr., GidddingS. on the 18th, inirodnceda
hIIi submitting II Ia the people of the Dis
ret tnSly whether they woull have slavery
or net. We give one section of his bill.
sra. =. That each person above des.
crlhed may ihen express his desire for the
continuance Of slavery within said District
by handing 10 one of the judges a, ticket ON
which shall he written or printed the word
SLAVERY and those who desire the es,,b.
l>hmcnt of freedom in said district may ex.
press the same 10y hanliug to one a., said
judges ticket on which shall be written or
printed the word "IIBrRry.r
Mr.. Thompson, oI Mississippi, moved IN
lay the bill on the table.
And the question "Shall hisbill be laid on
the table - was taTcn, and rcsu,ed-yeas
lO6 nays 70.
think the policy Of the wings is 70 settle
the whole slavery question at this session:
and very many democrats as well as Mr..
Polk are for this, too. This can easily be
done by admitting the Territories as States
ana the retroccsSion uf The balance of this
District. This think the wing free soilers
and the great mass of the old abolition party
will return 10 the which ranks.
From what have seen and barcd Ibov.
no doubt Of general change of the Office
holders within short time after Gen. Tay-
Tor is inanGnrated.
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Nrw advertisements.

q PROTRACTED Meeting vii. be held by the
n Methodist Protestant Church At Mr Fays school
room, in Ottawa Centre on the 7th of Jan. 1919.
Brethren from abroad are invited to attend Come
up TO the help Of the Lord against the mighty"
dec - JACnp MILLER.
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A Chance.

TINE suh,csibcr intends to change his business
offers the City Hotel fer snlc or good terms
lie has fitted itup in good style and the stand y
Of the best in town, 1t IL too well known to need
deception Call on the subscriber on the premises
Ottawa, Dee &c, 1918. a DELANO.
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\ very animated contest is wasing for U.
>. Senator. Gen. Shields heads his column
~ person. Col Dunlap represents the int.
rests OF Col. McClernand. Senator Breese
has number of warm friends who admire
his talents. The contest is very doubtful.
Yours, Puiltp.
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N NV ItpIs, bHO'Ihl'h, AM fhuhltf.
OHatra, Jan 3, 1918.
PROVISIONS: Co,hhiEs, 81. Go7
Erci, 100, .S2ooat2jO Il" dry, lGal2
Pork, 7Ja $50 Deer NliHS,.. l2dli
IcuisoR, 2jOd 300 >bcgshms, lSd35
i0rd. b. iGJc Coon " l5d25
IGAOrr, ga NrShrai, Ga x
GRAIN s FLOUR 3iipE, 1880
Wheat, winter, jJa5S GROCERIES,:
9 spring, $1,000 Sugar, brown, 5,dl0
Olte, l5dlS " crushed, l2dli
Corn, l5alS -" loaf, l3dl5
Barley, lSd2G Nolq&c', gall. 35di5
Beans, i0d11 Cof"e, Rio, 10. 90l0
Flour, sup. lDlb. 2.25 Java" lidl5
" fine, " 200 TcG, Y. hsSon, 50G15
/" buckvht, ! 5O " old " SSdSl
Corn u,egl, bush. - " black. j0d75
VEGETABLES: ISUNDRIES:
Poiqtoes, bush 25d3O BUiir, l2!d
onions, :. 3SdjD Cheese. 5d 3
Co5bGGes, each, la ) Eggs, doz. l2l
FURS < SKINS: HoHep, 10. Sdl0
Beef Hides, or. 2lG3 Cdndies, tall, l0dl2k
:. dry, & al % sperm, i0a5O
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$4,000, exceeding in amount the original
appraised value of the lands about two per
cent. The appraised value Of the on,ire
lands, lots, Sc, belonging 20 the canal, a
mounts tn nearly $1,000 ,OCO, AMI II those
sold may be regRrdtd as any thing Ike
fair index 81 what we may expect from the
sales hereafter 10 he made. there viii Prob
ably be realised from this source not l'sN
than $500, 900, which will 60 far towards
liqu;daln" this portion g! the state dr'i. u-
depenGcntiy Of the yearly revenue driNahsc
from the canal. Fcrthc year lSi1e. inrrr
has been lal into the public treasury the
average yearly sum of SllS,NO, the aNails
Of wha, /, d,nominated the interest tax.
This amolut has been regularly torN arded
and proportinnately applied 10 the payment
Of interest upon all state bonds, as preScuJ-
Cd by law.
The present amount aud condition OF the
state debt may be classified as follows:
New Internal improvement
stock. principal bonds 3lOO,'5i9 %
Inter, Vt on same since July |,
lS!7. to January !. ISIS, 219of6 II
Deferred mtersS, bonds, l,l0l OiS ~
- Also 1881
Bank, nirrna, improvement
and state house bcnisoUl-
lu,err. on SAME to Janua-
Sass $500
The Wigrns io0u 100000
Interest on SANE 10 Janua-
~ !, 1919 l5OOOpo
-- 100000
Internal improvement scrip
AMI Indebtedness Cutslau-
ding 5l5,lS3 -
ln,crcs,on the same to Jan
uarS !, lSi9 2Ool3D Is
- G93,3Iio5
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Gee who JIaSy I!
GIprn AIMING.

w ANTED for special plrpo,r Three Yoke
w lVWk Cau!s, application may be made AZ the
store of dec % J. c. NATTINGER.
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TIE AuIEGHANIANS,

m their way to St Louis and the south respectful
" ly announce concert in the courl. house IN Ot'a'
wa, ON saturday evening, January q, lsi9 Their
programme will be such as has me- Tue signal com
mcndaton oilhe music LOVING Puu.,c ,,ltoIgnou ,lg
admired Songs, Diefts TrioeS, Qnartehs, &c.
Tickets. IS cents Gs-CoInncnce at o'clock;
M n ,s,noncmcnt on account Of weather.
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~ BBLS Of fine grated Winter ipplrs, rcceiy-
~ ed on consignment and for sale low by
Oifnird oct 20. IS e. l. Thompson.
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Total amount Of canal debt,
with interestto January |,
lSlg
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RICHARD NJ, YOUNG,
,l FCumInig alnner


The smiucrl lanls'' included the foregoing ociama
lion chiefly situated between Lake Superior and Tho
Montreal river, and Idle Royac in the northern PENN
ila Of Michigan rendered immensely valuable by
by The exausteas mines Of copper and other ores found
therein.
considerable number Of those mines have already been
discovered In tile trap within few miles OF LAKE
superior and from the geological character Of the
try, aud the explorations already made, cannot he doubt
ed thai others ey,taYy II more valuable will be found
throughout This whole mineral region"
In Of the mnesnow worked copper is found almost
and In fact mosi Of The native copper and ores yield
percentage an any other ye discovered IN The
world, Slveris also found in considerable quantities.
All the necessary materials for the construction Of fur
naces and fuel for smelling found in abundance In the
immediate neiebborhool Of The mineral
The climate IN the winter though cold does not inter
rpt the operations OF the mines;n fat that season Is
considered the most favorable for their operations
The proximity Of these mineral lands to the shore OF lake
Superior which several safe aud excellent harbors
and the communication Their, FROM by the Siuli Ste
Marie, lakes Huron, Erie &c., furnish ready Of
transporting the products of these lands TO the principal
ma rkets Of the United States very trihing cost
II likewise appears from the reports 10 this office, that
the agricultural lands Of fair quality producing the
usual culinary vegetables aud IN abundance, and,
when properly titled they have been found favorable ior
grain crops also; and for all these products fair price
aud good market will be found at the mines
Timber such as white and yellow pine, sugar maple,
yeow birch, &c. is IN many places very abundan and
by It's thrifty growth gives evidence Of the richness Of the
soil.
Mans showing the localities oil the mines and other val,
cal survey, &e. which cannot he embraced In this brei
notice. viii be prepared and deposited ia the land office at
the Sau Ste Marie for inspections early practicable,
before the commencement Of the public sales.
RICHARD NJ. YOUNG,
Commissioner ofhe General Land Office.
O. -IatxI tp
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Circular to Registers and Receivers.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. february 81, 1919.
A QUESTION Of much importance has arisen in rela.
n ,ion TO Mexican bounty land warrants that may
be located by hama fde purchasers
Frst..--Whcre warrant ~ forged.
Second.~-Wherr the assignment or transfer Is forged.
Third. Where the power Of attorney is forged
Several Of this description having been presented
the consideration Of the Commissioner OF Tie General
Land Office, he informs that in his judgment they
null and void and that the land covered by such locations
remains the property o the United States In which view
this department fully concurs. In order, therefore, In.
uce greater caution upon The part Of purchasers you win
please 10 show this circular To all persons proposing
make locations with Mexican bounty land warrants,
and copy Of these Instructions be posted IN the
public position In your Office As these nrgeres
believed to be angmening IN nnnber this notice " deemed
necessary for the protection Of the interests Of the govern
ment and the people.
n. J. WALKER,
March Ga W. Secretary of the Treasury
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NOTICE TO EMIaRAaTs FOR OREGON

NOTICE TO EMIGRAnTs FOR OREGON
~ CALIfoRhlA. OR NEW MEXICO, DESIRING To
PURCHASE ARMS FROM THE UNITED STATES THE
following regulations will issuing and
mumtinn, under the resolution Of Congresr, approved
March 20, l5lg
l. Eirh applicant must ssnJ the War Department Al,
AFFIDAVIT thai Il is his bona fds intention emgrate Ore
requires.
on receipt Of any apple alton and affidavit above
stated sufficient apply of the and ammunition de
sigaied BIZ him, 10 arm and equip each applicant, may be
delivered 20 him OF his order payment oi The
he sold without detrmeni TO the pnhle service and
not then the applicant may receive such other and
3 Arms and ammunition furnished above viii be de-,
hvered each applicant his authorized agent AZ The
nearest mos Convenient arsenal where the may
be The place Of delivery desired by the applicant should
be designated GEO w. CRAWFORD,
Secretary Of War
WAN pypAnrNRYr March IL Ietg --oav3w
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by the President OF tho United States.
IN pursuance Of law JAMES X. POLK President Of the
United States OF Ameriee do hereby declare an make
ed land Offices IN the Stale OF IOWA, al tile periods herein
aiter designated, TO wit:
Al The iand office at Fairfield. commencing Monday,
lands situated within the undermenlioned townships aud
parts Of townships viz
North of'He base line, and ,rtst ofMs mn principal
Townships eventyiwo aud seventy three Of range
tyhree.
Townships sevenytwo and seventy three Of range TWEEN
~ four.
Townships seventy ond seventy three, Of range ren
ty five.
Island in section wenlythree in township seventy two,
II range fourteen. @a
Al the land office at Dubuque commencing on Monday
ihf eighteenth day Of June next for the deposa Of The pub
lie lands situated within the aforementioned townships,
TO wit
North Of The base line and irest ofhe ffhprincipal
meridian
Township ninety three, Of range seven
Township uiuciy three, Of range eight
Townships ninety two ninety three, aud ninety four al
range nine.
Townahp ninety three, Of range ten
Townrhps ninety two ninety three aud ninety four oi
range eleven
Lands appropriated by law for the use Il schools militia
ny, other purposes, win be excluded from the sar
The oferug OF the aforementioned lands will hr com
msnced on the dsya appointed aud proceed in the order In
which they advertised, with all convenient spach
until tile whole shall have been offered aud The sales thus
closed But no sale shall be kept open longer than
weeks and no private entry ny nj the lands viii be all
Given under my hand the city Washington this tween
~ seventh day Of February, Domni ihouiani
eight hundred aud forty nine
ny the President:
RICHARD NJ youNa
Commissioner ol,he General Land ofhee
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Dy the Preaident Oh the United states..


IN pursuance Of law, JAMES X, POLK, President Of
the United States Of America, do hereby declare aud make
known that public sales will be held ut the aforementioned
land Offices the State oi LOUISIANA at the periods
hereinafter designated, TO vii.
Al the land office al Nachfoches commencing Mon
day, The fourth day OF June next for The disposal OF the
public lands situated within The aforementioned townships
Wig.
North ofIhe base line and trest Of he principal meri-
diam
Township SIX, of range fur.
Township six, al range FIVE
Township and eight, of range
Al the land Office nj Opelorsla Commencing Monday
the eighteenth day Of June the disposal OF pub
lc lands within the aforementioned township viz:
South Of The base line, and east Of The principal me-
ridian.
Sections thirtysix 10 tortysix inclusive, and sections
ffy fly one and fytwo, In township thirteen OF range
six
Al the land Office al New Orleans commencing on Mon.
day the onrih day Of jane next for the disposal OF the
public lands within the aforementioned townships and
parts OF townships, viz:
South 9fhf base line east Of he principal meridian,
and cast Of lie Mississippi ,irsr.
Townships ten and eleven, Of range seven.
Townsbp eleven, of range eight. taA 4s
Lands appropriated by lazy the use Of schools militia
ry, other purposes viii be excluded from the sales
The offering ~ The above mentioned lands will be
meced on the days appointed and proceed In the order IN
which they advertised, with ali convenient despach
until the whole stAil have been offered and the sales thus
closed.
sales sa be kept open longer than two weeks
and no private entry any Of the lands will be admitted
until after The expiration Of the two weeks
Given under my hard, at the city OF Washington, this
twenty seventh day Of February, anno donni thou
sand, eight hundred and forty niue
JAMES X, POLK
RICHARD NJ. YorSa.
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
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by the fEcatueh Oh Nne pnteu Statehs
IN pursuance of law JAMES X POLK, President ofhe
United States Of America do hereby declare and make
known that public saes will be held The aforementioned
Land office in the States OF Missouri hereinafter designated
10 wit
Al the land Office at SPRINGFIELD, commencing on
Monday the 4 day Of June next, for tr disposal Of The
public nde situated within the aforementioned townships
and parts of townships, viz
North Of he baae line and reaf Of Ihe fh principal
dian. s5ar
Townships twenty-five, twenty three, and twenty -four,
uf range eleven -
Townships twenty three and twenty four ofrange twelve
Township twenty-five, of range nineteen.
Townahps twenty three and twenty four, Of range wen.
tyont.
Township twenty three, Of range twenty tso
Lands appropriated by law for the usr of schools military
or other purposes, " NJ be excluded from the sale
The offering Of the aforementioned lsms will be
mrnced The days appointed and proceed in the ortr In
which they had advertised with all convenient dispatch
until the whole shall have been offered, and tile sale thus
closed but sale shall be KEPT open longer than Two
weeks and private entry Of any ofhe lands will he al
miiied until after the expiration ofihe Two weeks
Given under my hand at the city OF Washington, This
twenty seventh day Of February, ammo Domin ihou
sand eight hundred and forty nine
JAMES X, POLK.
By the President: