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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-22
TWO PERSONS, or a Gentleman and

n Wife who desire elegant apartments furnished "
UNFINISHED with without room, In select family "
town in house spiendidly furnished and finely hDlsned
may address ID d Tribune Office, stating when and wnes
an Interview may be had. <Th'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-22
FURNISHED ROOMS with BOARD

IL al IL Amtyst-A preference given 70 those VINO W.,
continue after May. But application Will be enIefssuo
unless accompanied with satisfactory references 49,
meals with or without ROOM at AniitysL and IN Grand
81 near Broadway. Apply a II Amityst. Af ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-22

ITALIAN OPERA HOUSE, Astor
n Place-Price OF AdmissOn-Psrquet and Boxes, one
Dollar Seats may be secured al the Box Office ON NJ
to I o'clock P NJ. without any extra charge AmPhhe-
are q cents sgnor FORTS BENEFIT
MONDAY EVENING, Feb "A. Will be performed the
Opera Of LA FANORlTA. - -
Aphonso.. Signor AygDone Fernando. Signor Foru
Between the Acts Ballet advertisement by Tue Nathalie
Fiizames and SignOr Carese.
nnnra omen al 81 O'CLOCK. 10 commence al ".
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Beard Of Corporation Trustees.

IHeSudN JffNiHg, June H.
Jos Averys bill of So so, due since 1919, and C
l. Thompson's 80 so were presented and referred.
Petition OF n Hight and others, asking for tax
on dogs and the petition of Jacob King and others
asking permission for +. Hess TO burn brick within
the town, were presented and referred TO the com
mitee on petitions.
Leave was granted James S,ou, to ma Ike drain
from lot 6 block 20, across the public square in said
block, wesiwaTdiy across Chestnut ST. to the rlvne.
Finance committee reported against allowing Mr.
Eames bills, one Tor - and one for 50, and IN favor
of J, n Wagncrs bill OF 81 Rec. adopted.
Committee on the proposed new street west Of
Walkers Addition reported IN part, and subject re-
erred back Tor complete report.
Official bonds oilreasurer and collector presented,
approved, aud ordered to be filed
Street commissioner reported 2j3 days labor ex-
pended on streets
David Peck preferred complaint against Jesse
Dckey for filling drain, openedby order OF street
commissioner, east OF Fox river; whereupon, II was
OTdred, That the street commissioner be here
by instructed to demand the opening OF said drain
by Jesse Dickey.
On motion Of Mr. Thome, It was
Ordered. THAT the blank IN the order. Of last
meeting, TO advertise for proposals, &c, be iiled
with goth"
Ordered ,-Tha, the attorney be directed to pros.
ecut., forthwith. all keepers OF ball alleys and bll.
lard tables, who are keeping them open without IL
Cense.
ordered, That Messrs HOLSTER and Freden-
burgh be appointed n committee on streets.
On motion Of Mr. isllisler.
ordered - That the street commissioner be in.
stuctcd to make drain from the public square in
block No. So, at n cost not exceeding SIS.
Adjourned. L. X. Courtney, Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
1ih of July.

The committee Of arrangements, we are INFORM
ed, are making extensive preparations for the
celebration of the FOURTH. They have succeeded
in obtaining, from Springfield. new and beauti
full field piece Of nine pounds caliber, which will
be fred at intervals during the day. They have
also sent to ST. Louis for n large assortment OF
fire ,corks, which will be exhibited in the eve
ming and which will add greatly to the attractions
Of the day. Efforts are now being made by the
committee to get up free dinner, extensive
enough to accommodate ! 900 visitors, besides
such rs contribute towards it, in town. Whether
they will succeed in raising enough for so extern
five a dinner, we are, as yet, unable TO say. We
will, however, know in time for our next paper
when full programme of the order Of arrange
menis will be published.
The ordinary routine Of reading the Declara-
ton of Independence, delivery of Grafton and
reading of toas:s, will be gone through with in
their usual order, by the ablest men that eau be
procured.
In the evening there will be magnificent
BALL, to which the managers respectfully invite
their friends from the country. We are request
ed TO say that ample room for any number can
be had, and that no crowd, or confusion will be
permitted to mar the enioyments Of those who
may wish to remain for the party in the eve
ming
Let there be n general turn out,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
wRead the new advertisements,
Stephen A. Douglass.

We give expression not only to our own long
cherished preference, but to what we know to
be that of the whole democracy in this region, IN
placing at the head of our columns to-day the
name of STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS as our first
choice for tho presidency in 1852. No SPECIAL
euogy Of Judge d. is needed at our hands as we
make this announcement Our people know him,
and are familiar with his services aud WORTH and
are hence for him, with enthusiasm. We place
him at our mast head at this time, so that oar 20
sition may be seen at glance, and that the pref
erences Of our people may be understood abroad
As we believe every democratic, paper IN the
state has in terms mere or less ardent, expressed
its preference for Judge d. we hope to see him
hos,ed by every paper, so that the democracy OF
the Union may understand that We are in earnest
and that our enthusiasm isup, in this matter
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
For the Free Trader.
Drowned Man Eound.

NssTs EsEtors-Thc hcdy Of 4 man was dis
covered rn the 18th inst, floating down the Yer
million river, near what is called Browse's Ford,
in the town of Farm Ridge, Ia Sale Co, md was
taken out by Mr.. Levi Carter. A Coroners in
ques, was held on the hodv, and the Jury return,
cd that said decessed -shose name Us unknown
To us, came to his death by drowning under CIR
cumstances Ia the Jury unknown
No papers were found on the person of the de
ceased, nor anything by which hl, name or dcstlu-
alton could be determined The body was much
swollen, and the face 50 backcnet that it was
difficult to ascertain whether there we're any
marks 1T violence or not, none could be dlscuv-
erred and his skull was evidently not tractured-
He appeared To be between twenty five and thlr.
" wears of age, five feet SIX inches high, long
hair and Of a light brown color. lie was well
dressed, had on a sack coat of mixed tweed ra-
;her short, striped cashmere pants, the stripes
running round the Lee. new suspenderS vest Of
mixed silk. Nothing was found IN his pockets
save a small trunk key, pocket comb, and 4
small pocket looking glass. The finger nails Of
the deceased looked a, though he was in the hab.
It Of biting them oil, as they were quite short
and ragged. a circumstance that may enable the
friends none readily 10 recognise the description,
as the biting OF the nails is habit peculiar TO
but few. The clothes can be seen by calling on
the coroner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
General Satisfaction

The agents tor DIR. Storms Celebrated Scotch
Cough Caady almost universally state that it gives
very general satisfaction TO purchasers, and they
relate many instances OF lis success IN the cure of
diseases OF thr chest and lungs We nigh, offer
any number otcertitcates oicures from their CUSTOM
ers, but a. they would occupy too much space, we
shall publish lew only of such as emanare from
persons wcV known to many who may see their
names,
Price. One Dime per Roll , Rolls for - Cents 4:
or 81 per boz. \ Liberal Discount made to Country
Merchants.
For Sale hy Druggists and Country Merchants,
generally, throughout the United States and the
Cdnadas
The candy isncarly put up with drec'onS oruse
\ handsome engraving utthe SCOTTISH coat OF arms
and the written signature vt Hamilton Wade ,pro-
pret"r3 Is on the outside wrapper OF each roll and
package.
Walker Il Kicking Il G, L. Thompson are tho
agents ut Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Paw Nour Debts.

!. IF you wish to secure the reputation Of be.
ing an honest man, pay your debts.
9. Ifyou would do to others as you wish them
to do TO you, you ought to pay your debts
3. IL YOU wish to stand clear of the charge Of
lying and making false excuses, pay your debts.
4. If you desire to pursue your business with
peace of mind, pay your debts.
5. If you wish to do what is right in the sight
of God and man, you must pay your debts.-E1,
Paper.
Besides the fraudulent debtors, there are null.
titudes Of men living on other peoples money.
Their breakfast is bought with it; their mornings
ease, their afternoons ride, their very pipe and
tobacco belongs to somebody else and although
they stroll about with it, and talk of the con.
science requiring them to do this and that, who
respects their conscience more than their prac.
tees
When we hear man grunting and grooming
about his conscience, openly and publicly, in all
times and places, and yet know that the main
concern with that man is his bread and butter, We
are reminded Of poor Richards saying that tho
worst wheel in the cart makes the most noise"
In old colony times there was struck off cop.
per coin, on one sdo OF which were the words
Mind your business. but il man has not any
other business than TO bo loafor, smoke, and
play backgammon, we should naturally suppose
that his brains did not amount to much.
1t was once thought that much learning made
a man mad; but il stupidity don't make man
nader, then there's no use Of talking
twas once thought that the road to fame lay
along up tho tortuous edge Of an arduous ascent
But times are changed. lie who can eat the most
pudding is selected for the latest Office, because
wa need men Of weight Of character to consoli
date soeicty.--Scrdps
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

Gap Grove, Lee Co, III March Is, 1912.
Mr.. Soan-Dear Sir l take this opportunity to
send you IA statement concerning the use of your
Ointment which | have tired in several cases, and
always with the desired effect ] had n hors that
was almost dead with the Poll Evil and hearing
Of your Ointment at Dixon, went and got a box,
aud applied It according to directions. | put 1t
on only four times and he is now sound and we'll
| have also used IL On COW that had the Hollow
Horn so bad that she could not get around with
ont help melted the Ointment and applied 1t
TO the horns As hot rs it would bear. Five ap7ll-
cations restored her to perfect health. | would
not bs without your Ointment one year, for fifty
times the amount thata box costs.
Your oht servant, j. n. MORGAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Terrible Fire in san Francisco.

NEW ORR, June Ia.
A New Orleans despatch announces the arrival
Of the steamer Alabama, bringing II day. later
nows from San Francisco.
A terrible fire has occurred in San Francisco,
laying the city into ashes, and destroying prop.
erty to the value of 100000. Among the
buildings destroyed, were the Custom House
Parkers National, New World Delmonico's and
Exchange Hotels also the office of the Steamship
Company The fire spread to the shipping, con.
Stunning large number Of vessels, living at the
wharf 1t was first discovered on Clay Street,
and ran through n dozen blocks, quickly spreading
ruin over that part OF the city. Hunter, George,
Clinton and III Dorado streets are burned out.
Great CONSERVATION prevailed during the fire. 1t
is feared number of lives were lost.
The news from the mines continues cheering
New discoveries are daily being made. Those
working with quartz machines were being richly
paid. In some instances the average per man
was ffty dollars per day
An inquest was held at House Of Refuge on the
body Of an inmate named James Cook, native of
New Jersey. only / 0 years Of age, who hung him
self with handkerchief, on n nail in his room,
yesterday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

American ART USIov-We have before US a
copy OF the American Art Union bulletin. 1t
contains quite a large amount Of valuable and
instructive reading matter relating to the five
arts. 1t is intended also, to devote part of each
number to Biographical archaeological and Top.
zeal Dictionary of Art, to be continued from mum
Der to number, so that when complete it will
comprise Biographical notices Of all artists of
merit, ancient and modern, American and foreign
living and dead brief sketches of the various
schools and Academies Of art; short paragraphs
on artistic topics, and definitions of the terms of
art, all alphabetically arranged, with copious
index at the end Of each year.
The Bulletin and the engravings aye a full
equivalent for the annual subscription of FIVE
dollars, which besides, entities tho holder to a
chance in the drawings Of the several hundred
prizes in painting, medals and statuary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

The PLEASURE RpE.-Capt yedder, of the
splendid packet PRAIRIE STATE" on his down
ward trip. last Monday afternoon, gave a pleasure
ride TO large party Of his friends at this place.
Owing to unavoidable circumstances we were una
bic to join the party, but we are assured by those
who did that they had delightful time And Sc.
vcral OF the young ladies who were IN the compa.
ny have called on Us and requested us to return to
Capt v, through our columns, their sincere thanks
Tor the many kind attentions he bestowed upon
them during the ride. We comply with his re-
quest with pleasure; while at the same time we
can assure all who wish TO travel on the packets,
that by going the Prairie State at any time they
will have "peasure ride" We are authorized
to say behaitof the company, that they feel them
selves under great obligations to Capt. V for this
marx of attention and his unbounicd libcraiity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

JNlCAGo juno IV, IN0I
lhn markets are bare Of operations. Receipts
were yesterday of corn 1854 bu, wheat 800
bu. oats 2,5l do
We learn OF the sale Of one parcel Of corn Mt
36i on board from teams it is selling at 3iaSs
for 90 lbs.
wheat-dull ut previous quotations.
Oats esa30 cents.
Wool-Considcrabl Of tho new clip is coming
in. Sales Of clean washed arc making at 30aS0
cents as in quality, the market ranging from 20
cents for common and badly washed, to 4oc for
best
Lumber Receipts continue large. Prices nrc
firm at last quotation, with good demand.
Freigh,s still tend downward ccnts appears
to ba about the top price offered for corn, There
mr., large number Of vessels in por,.--,IournaL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Canal Tolls.

We showed, several weeks Sgo. 10y comprr
lson OF the tolls on the Illinois and On the New
York canals, that the rate Of toll. on the former
was about three tho rate on the latter The
following artcle from the Buffalo Commercial
shows iorcibly and clearly the folly oi or ca
nal trustees IN keeping up the present enormous
rate Of tolls, that we really think our people
should get Up meetings and an agitation on the
subject, until a reduction Of the tolls shall be #
fected. 1t is the height of foiy-nut TO say MUS
tee 10 have canal that Is almost useless on &C.
count Of the outrageous tolls, when 4 reduction
would beyond the chance or possibility of failure,
be immensely profitable both 10 the canal and
the community in its vicinity The Commercial
says:
The Albany Arg,s in recent article upon
the subject of canal tolls, after remarkns upon
the uniform effect If reduction OF the rates in
increasing the revenue, swelling the current Of
business in the precise proportion Of the reduc-
lion Of the cost Of transportation and adding 10
the aggregate amount nj wealth and revenue of
the whole state till ut may nc regarded is law
Of trade which may be safely acted on. within
reasonable limits, withsut fear ofmIstake,' holds
the following language with regard to the mani
mum capacity Of the Eiie canal:
"rherc can he no doubt that until the maxi.
mum capacity of the canal for transportation
shall have been reached. gradual reductions Of
toll will continue to have the effect to increase the
reyenues--nor Is itauy more To be doubted that
by this means, the problem which involves its
maximum capacity, might be practically solved
But as vet it remains much problem as ev-
err. As additional business ia drawn through the
canal, j, appears 10 adapt itself to the increased
pressure, and to dsemboguc, quietly and prompt
ly, everything that comes along. That there is
point beyond which the canal cannot acComno.
date the commerce that may be induced to seek
that route to market Is undoubtedly true-but
what that point is, it is not easy to determine
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Markets
OTTAWA, JUNE 81, 1856

OTTAWA, JuNr2l, 1851.
or,he Inst week We have had better business more
grain coming in and prices continue good, excep, for
wheat. We quote sales Of corn IN the street u, %
cts for ear and 30 sheled,
Wheat, i0c for best samples o. fling and6O q GO
cts. for do. winter. n
Oats, &c, not very nctir.
Potatoes, Soc, for family use
In other articles no change.
Prospects for good weather are more Aauerng,
and we now look for more receipts Tor few days,
until the farmers begin to get ready to harvest,
wh'n, until lha,mportBnt operntonis gone III ough
a. business must drop oU again.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
School Land for Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given. that | will offer At
~ public sale OF the door Of the Cour, House in
Ottawa in La Sale county, on
Saturday. July 5th, 1851,
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock a m and o'clock
m, the sh OF sec IT, town Sc, range2 east Of third
principal meridian. Terms-cash, with the priyi-
lege OF each purchaser to loan the amount OF his bid
as provided by law.
The above land has several pools Of living wnter
upon II, and will be found very superior for farming
purposes. l.. b DELASs,
School Commissioner Of La Sale County.
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O,,ys-s Lot B Tn Drcrers Lot 81 Tt
UnSs Mad Is 10 y ) Mcdowell = AZ 10
do . IS 29i W G. Mcdowell a. II
Do IS 2gi y IIefner 50 L
n D;,o;, y;r,rgs.on County. 49,

State Of Illinois, Lirrg'son County"
Whereas, in consequence. OF me Collector o. said
county not having seen furnished with the 'sz book,
so as 10 enable him 10 collect the taxes and pobSish
the list of delinquent lands aid town lots in time to
obtain judgment; asains, said lands and lots n, the
June term, ISL OF the county soG!i OF sam co.
NOTICE is, therefore, hereby gwen; hat l. the
subscriber collector Of the said county OF Livingston,
will apply TO the county court Of Livingston coany.
at the September term thereof, 10 be hodei! NJ me
court house, in the town Of POINTING, on the Isl
Monday OF September next, for judgment against
the above described lands and town lots for the salts
faction thereof; and ! hereby give further noiire.
that, on the second Monday of September next, at
the door Of the court house in Pontiac aforesaid,
shall expose to public sale all the lands and town lots
for the sale ofwhch an order or judgment shall be
made and entered for the amount OF taxes, interest,
and costs due thereon. The sale will commence at
ten o'clock in the forenoon, and continue from day
to day until all of said lands and town lots are sold
Costs on each tract OF land will be S. cents. and
on each town lot 81 cents, when sold
June 81, 1851. HENRY LOVELESS,
Collector OF Living ston county,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

The Springfield Register and Shawneetown
name Of Judge Douglass at the head of their co.
lumns as their first choice for the next presden.
cy. As the central organ of the democratic par.
ty the course of the Register is most fit and APP
proPriate-it could in no way more truly express
the voice of the whole democracy Of the state
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

TEACHERS ron THs Tssr-Wa sLApr, Core.
spending Secretary of tho Board OF National
Popular Education, states in recently Published
circular that the Tenth Glass Of Female Teach
ers for the West. under the patronage Of that
Board will assemble at Hartford on the 9Th Of
August, and after spending six weeks in course
Of preparatory studies, under tho charge Of a
competent female Superintendent. will bo sent to
their destination on the 18th Of September,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

REMAINS or CoNNopoRr PAuL JoSrs CANNOT
~ rousp--1he Paris journals announce that Col
Shelburne, dcputcd by the United States Gov.
eminent 10 convey tho remains Of Commodore
John Paul Jones to America, has been unable TO
discover the grave. and abandoned the search.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

Asorprp PLANET DiscovERrp.--Mr J. r. Hind
Of England has discovered another new planet
IN the constellation Of Scorpio abou, deg north
Of the eclip,c, and forming at tho time m cqu
laterna triangle with the stars Scorpo and Libra
IL is Of pale blush color, and lie light is about
equal TO that Of n star Of the ninth magnitude.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Adm;ni,,ro,or, Sal, If R.ai Estate.

DY vir,nc of decree of the county court OF "a
ID Sale county. Illinois. held at the June term
1851, will offer n, public sale, on the premises
Fourth day Of August, 1881,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock in the forenoon and
o'clock in the afternoon oisaid day the following
real estate belonging to he estate OF Cnnute Rich.
ardson. deceased, Subject to mortgage oil $3.50
and interest thereon,) viz:
5scres, being the npt OF the nwq Of the swq OF
nea of the seq OF nw1 Of 3 town n north, range
east of III principal meridian, and 10 acres the seq
OF the nca OF sec f. town - north, range east 81
principal meridian Situate, lying, and being in
the county Of La Sale.
Terms made known on day OF sale.
June q, ls5i-6w-i5. LARS LARSON. Admir-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
To the Inhabitants Of tie to,cni Of Rutland ana
O'tdud

To the Inhabitants Of tie totcni Of Rutland and
Otdud
The inhabitants Of the town Of Mission respect.
fully ask of the towns above named an invitation
to come and help them repair the roads, so that
the said inhabitants Of the town Of Mission can
get to market at Ottawa. By
A CITIZEN OF Mission.
sB-wo hope the citizens of Rutl9Ad will have
the polteness to extend said initiation to their
neighbors in Mission if they cannot keep their
roads q passable condition themselves Butas
for Ottawa, we beg leave to inform our Mission
friends that our roads, on which they would be
likely to come to our market are good within the H.
mts Of this town, which extends but short dis.
lance east of Fox River, and has no bad place in
it. Rutland, we think will work her roads as
soon as the weather gets little settled
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21
Estate of John MClaru, deceased

NOTICE is hereby given that | will make appli-
~ cation 10 the county cour, Of la Sale county,
on the lst Monday OF August next, for an order to
sci the landsnnd tenenlents belonging to the estate
OF John McClnry, deceased, or rs much thereof us
maybe necessary pay the debts Of said deceased,
at which time and place all persons interested, are
requested to appear and show cause why said real
estate should not be sold for the purpose aforesaid
June II. WILLIAM EEK, Admir-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

MARRtED-At the residence Of Senator Red.
dick. in Ottawa on the 10th inst, by J. II. Wagner
ESQ. JAcob SNru. Esq, Of Rutland, to Mise MARIA
Hranks, Of Earle, La Sale county,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1851-06-21

We are requested to mention that the Com,
mencement of Judson College Formerly Mt Pa
latino Academy will take place on the 4th of
July Rev Jacob Knapp will preach the college
sermon ut . o'clock, p. m.