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The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
A PATHETIC BALLAD.
BY Mr.. u. K. BLlTElSs.

BY Mr.. n. K. BLUKiss.
In Manehes a maiden dwelt,
Her name WAS Phebe Brown.
Her cheeks were red her hair was black,
Aud she was considered by good judges
to b. by all odds the best looking girl in town.
Her age was nearly seventeen,
Her eyes were sparkling bright,
A very lovely girl she was
And for about year and half there
had been young man paying attention to her
by the name of Reuben Wright.
Now Reuben was nice young man
As any in the town,
And Phsbe loved HIM very DEAR
But On account of his being obliged TO
work for living, he could never make himself
agreeable to old Mr.. and Mrs. Brown.
Her cruel parents were resolved
Aaother she should wed,
A rich old miser in the place,
And old Brown frequently declared, that
rather than have bis daughter marry Renben
Wright, he'd sooner knock her in the ehead.
But Phebes heart was brave and strong
She feared not parents frowns,
And m for Reuben Wright so bold,
I've heard him say more than fifty times
that with the exception Of Phebe) he didn't
care d for the whole race Of Browns.
So Phebe Brown and Reuben Wright,
Determined they would marry,
Three weeks ago last Tuesday night,
They started for old Parson Wheeler's
determined to be united in the holy bonds OF
mairimony, though it was Tremendous dark,
and rained like the old Harry.
But Captain Brown was wide awake;
He loaded up his gun,
And then pursued the loving pair;
And overlook them when they'd got about
half way to the Parsons, and then Reuben and
Phebe started of upon the run.
Old Brown then took deadly am
Towards young Reuben's head,
But oh 1t was a bleeding shame,
He made n mistake and shot his only
daughter, and had the unspeakabe anguish Of
seeing her drop right down stone dead.
Then anguish filled young Reubens heart,
And vengeance craxed his brain,
lie drew an awful jackk out,
And plungedit into old Brown about fifty
or sixty times, so that its very doubtful about
his ever coming to again.
The briny drops from Rsubens eyes
In torrent. poured down,
lie yielded up the ghost and died,
And in this melancholy and heart.rendnp
manner terminated :he history Of Reuben and
Phebe and likewise OLD Captain Brown.
Garnet Ba1
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
sHrrr ,x urs pnA,r,r.-Tb. so,,ov;r, :.

SHEEP IN arr PnAiniEs-The following Is an
extract from the Keokuk Farmer and Artistian
Just in proportion as the prsiries become heav.
lily stocked with sheep and other domestic ami.
mails, will the prairie grasses give way to white
clover, and ths finer quality Of June grasses, all
OF which appear indigenous 70 the country, 70.
quiring only the destruction Of the coarser grass.
es, to afford spontaneous And abundant growth.
which for sheep especially, are superior to tho
cultivated varieties. This 10 a remar kabe featur
iE the business Of sheep husbandry in tho west.
and its Importance Is not sufficiently appreciated
by those who have given attention to the subject,
To those who may engage largely in growing
wool on the western pralres, 1t ia the greatest
moment to know that an abundant supply Of
summer hsrbage. suited to their focks, may bs
had free Of cost. When the fact is taken into
account, that the inferior grasses die cut as cul.
tvation advances and in their place spring up
an almost insxhaustible supply Of the superior
grasses. such as all good farme- delgh, 10 see
in abundance growing upon their pasture folds;
and also ths, their cocks range a, will upon the
public domain. the advantages that the great
west affords for the rearing and sustaining Of
sheep may BE- appreciated IN nearly all the
oldss, settled counties Of Illinois and Iowa, large
uusnclosed prairiss are found of suit ,ble DUAL.
ity for the summer pasture OF sheep, most OF
which belong to spsculutors. and will be 10
commons for many years to come, or at least
sufiicisnt for oil practical purposes will remsis
unenclosed.
To those whs may b disposed to employ cap.
ital in this department Of agriculture, the fact 10
worth knowing. that none whstevsr need 90 inves.
ted in the purchase Of lands for summer pas,u-.
age; that prairie grasses are adapted to impart
a strong and vigorous growth to their focks:
and. that suitable locations may be found in near.
ly all the counties Of those states. without making
1t necessary to occupy an Isolated position, nor
requiring much expenditure TO get the wool.
mutton md 'nllow to market. The cost of pro-
ducing wool on the western praries. where IN
active capital Of from $4,000 to 5000 is nves.
ted, and ,kilfully employed, need not exceed 10
cents per pound This would require strict
supervision on the part Of the shepherd, and
could only be done BY careful selection q tho
mos, profitable and healthy Aoek.. Sheep b.
come exceedingly IN, during summer 90 the prnif-
ies, 40 much 40, that by good management, tho
business Of raising them for the pei, and tallow
would pay, On careful investment, q very bigh
per cen,age.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Chain Pumps.

WYE would call the attention of the public gene
w rally and TO farmers mud stock growers in
TO the utility and durability OF the above
named article For ordinary purposes, they nre SUI
pc rior to all other pumps as they cannot ireeze or
iujure the water and account Of remarkable SIM
pcty in construction not liable 10 get out o'or-
der OF TO be deranged. A child offs or 10 years OF
age can draw waterirom ordinary wells wi'h ease
aud safety.
All ORDERS LEI, at John Hossack's office, Ottawa
III be pronlpiy attended TO. + w. RowE.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
H - %AA ~ o.: N - - .
Brunker's Rifle nIanufaCtOrV.

n vi /, subscriber having returned from the cas-,
aitervlsiting the principal manufactures, he
= is now prepared TO manufacture the celebra-
ted Increase or Gaming Tws, Rifle, which be war
rants to he equal 10 any made in this state or else.
where. lie will also keep constantly on hand and
for sale, n good assortment oidoubc and single bar
relied Fowlng pieces, Powder Flasks. Game Bags
Shot Pouches Percussion Gaps and Rsuperor arti-
Gle oi Sporting Powder.
Alkinds OF Iobbing IN the gunsmithline done with
neatness and despatch.
Shop on the east side Of Columbus ST., one door
souhof the Union House iune 22-ti
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
TAILORING.

7 BAILEY would inform the citizens Of Ottawa
u and the people Of the surrounding country, that
hh has now opened shop on his own account
One door south ofthe Union House,
where he intends to carry on the above business for
the present From his experience in the business,
and long residence in the iown, he tla,,ers himself
thathe has gained a reputation for good workman
ship, that cannot be surpassed in this meridian.
Being constantly in receipt of the newest styles
the public can rely upon having thcirgarmcntsm mad
up the most fashionable manner, and warranted
TO ht.
Cu'tingdone onshori notice. Terms re asoIable.
Ottnwn Anrilo6
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Dress MAKING.

Mrs. GEORGIANA PARMILEE wishes to
lNl call the attention Of the Ladies of Ottawa
and vicinity, thu, she has opened shop
Up Stairs, orer Mrs Grepg's Millinery Shop,
where she is rendy to make 10 order Cioak,. Dress
,s. Mdnf,ilas, &c, nt the shortest notice. and in
the most fashionable styles. Ladies wishing to get
work Of this kind done will please give US n cali
Fall aud Winter Patterns Just received d.
rec, from New York and forsnlc.
ALSO--Plan Sewing done to order, al the
shortest notice. Oct. u.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Stadden,s Mill.

'TNHE subscriber would inform the publc,ha the
l. above Millisin full operation once more .andhe
10 grind, or exchange flour for whea,a,
nlltmes, TO sui, the cusomers and with strc,atten-
ton to business he hopesto shnrea part Of the public
patronage. Farmers, please call and see as; you
will always find the millers ready 10 wait on You
Cash paid for wheat.
Dayton, Jan. IS JONATHAN SrAppyy.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
New Meat Market,

JEREMIAH WOOD niormshis friendsand the
e public that he has just openeda Meat Market at
his new building on the corner north of the Cour,
House Square in Ottawa, where he will be happy to
supply all his friends and the public with the choicest
OF everything in the meat line. Vegetabesoial all
kinds also KEEP, on hand.
No Market on Sunday. The shop will be KEEP,
open on Saturday evening. bu, closed on the Sab.
bath sent2l 1850
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Message OF the t:ov. OF New Yo,r

We have before US the Message of Governor
Hunt. oi New York. The Governor adverts with
pride and gratitude to the pleasing memories
and bright prospect suggested by the past bisto.
ry and present condition Of the State.
The finances are shown to lie in satisfactory
and flourishing condition. The amount Of deb.
on the soth Of September lsst-close Of the
fiscal yesr--was:
Canal debt. &l6soi. 100 l6
Gen fluid debt, e,Ssse9s Sa
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Ga ~
Carriage and Wagon Mandatory,

I g. GAY would inform his friends and custo-
81 mers that he has removed to his new shop a I
the south west corner oi the public square where he
wlconlinue the manufacturing oicaringes, ,busges
and wagons IN the latest and most approved styles
Being practical workman, he flatters himself that
hr can build as good work can be produced IN this
market Work made to order and warranted to give
entire satisfaction. Repairing done on the shortest
notice
Cash paid for seasoned lumber. J. G, GAY
tTGROW'S Paint Sho? up stairs.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
miscellaneous.

G.Burr, Agent for Protection Insurance Compa-
ny. HTforf--opppstc the Mansion House
mIaufacturer. and Carriage Trimmer corner Of
Canal aud Columbusstreets, Ottawa. mar2
Gos. III. Wagner, Justice ofthe Peace, Office in
the north east corner otthe courthouseup stairs,
Ottdp1 Ill., dec7 7'4g
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
OSBORN 4 VAN VItANkEN,
at the sign Of
The Cigar Saloon,


HAVING fitted up rooms for This express pur.
i pose. beg leave TO announce TO the inhabitants
OF La Sale county that they have opened an eating
room ior the benefit OF all who may give them call
They keep on hand OYSTE RSin the shell and
in cans OF the best quality and served up a a mo.
menis notice. And they are ready to FURNISH meals
at any hour for the accommodation OF Farmcrsand
others They solicit the patronage OF the public
and will give satisfaction Ia all uc25
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Something New

N w. G. G0ODING would inform the public
lIs that he Is now manufacturing harness with
'a'ent Sell Adjusting Buckles. which are decidedly
'hend oianything yet introduced Tor strength safe.
y, and convenience. Call aud examine them for
yourselves. at his old stand Of the sign of the Citv
Harness Shop, on Columbus street. He will also
,eep an assortment Of harness with old style buckles
Is, good and as cheap as can be purchased any
where sent n
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
EyFALL CAMPAIGN!0
.az Cabinet Furniture! n

DETER RUSSELL respectfully calls the at
l. tention ofhis friends and the public to his pres
en large stock OF furniture which he expects OF ca :
sionnlly to replcnish before navigation closes In
addition to his own manufacture, he is supplied
Chicago His stock is selected for and shipped to
him by dealers who know that they are sending to
practca, mechanic and workman, so he is ena-
bed on an average to scllbetcr articles, and as low
aseither city. As usual, he does one price small
profit and cash business.
fully remark that while he has established for him
selfa business that will sustain itself against all i
ture competition, he has done something for the
public in supplying Ottawa and vicinity with good
furniture atvery low prices.
He keeps hearsc, aud ready made, wc.fuish- :
ed walnut collins (all sizes always on hand Char
ges low.
Warerooms on La Sale street, near the cour,
house square Sent 20
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Boot & Shoe Shop.
yVM. a.. FASH

WOULD inform the public that he has lately
opened shop on Madison street, in the building
formerly occupied by Buchanan g. EIcheberger,
and lately by Bailey g. Eichelberger, as n tailor
shop where he is prepared to manufacture TO or
der all kinds of WORK in the above ine, in the best
ossble manner
lie will also keep on hand good assortment Of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
which he will sell at the very lowest prices. Mend
ing done at short notice and IN the neatest manner
Call and see January 10 lS52-ly
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Gtoraar formar0ina.

J.. T. Charruaud. Storage \ Commission Mer-
chaat-Warehous eastslde OF the bridge, Main
canal, Ottawa, Ill. nov "
T.. Hills. Storage. Forrarding and Commission
.Nerchai, deaier IN all kinds of produce, True's
Warehouse No. ,, Side-cut. Ottawa Illinois
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31

The United States have ground enough 10 be
cut up into nicty five States, each NJ large as
Great Britain proper.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
Business Car0s.

Dentistry.
WIN. SMITH, NJ. d., Surgeon
Dentist, residing at Oliawa, so-
CyYyE lcits the patronage Of the citizens
ol Ottawa and vicinity.
All work in the line Of his profession will be done
ina Workmaniike manner, and Warranted.
Residence on the East side OF Fox River
Office in Sanger & Armours brick block, over
l.. Raughs Clothing Store Office hours from 9
o'clock, An, to Pm.
P. S.--Ladies waited upon at their residence il
requested. Ottawa, July ~.
The Ottawa free trader., 1852-01-31
EFX Livery Stable.

oAcEy Livery Stable.
fSfsy1s{- THE subscriber has XN
enlarged his stnble Of m
horses, and added few new fashion. NAV
able and top Buggies, and a covered " N
carriage, with harness to correspond,
and is prepared to furnish saddle horses horses and
buggies, double teams, and cara ges u all times.
EH-Hs Stable is at The old place, adjoining
tie FOR River Bridge.
Aiewbuggies WILDE offered in Exchange forhor.
SCI, Mayl7. K TH0RNE
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10
foommunioated.l


MEssRs EDoRs have TO congratulate the citizens Of
this place the very timely arrival Of Kunkeis cele-
brated band Of Ethiopian Serenaders Having for long
time heard this band highly and as had supposed ex
trayagany eulogzed, repaired last evening TO the
Hall for the purpose of witnessing their per
formance My highest expectations more than real
zed Strains OF linked sweetness long drawn out" fell
upon the ears OF delighted audience The vey yeard-
Ole voice of Master Adams alone say nothing of the other
members of the companya Of whom perform their parts
In the most artistic manneris sufficient elicit for them
crowded houses All who lovers of this style of music
ought certainly to avail themselves OF this opportunity
hear something rich rare and racy regret the
pany could not larger room many persons are
nightly shut out for want of seats. w.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10
B. r. r.

FIVE COMPLAINTS raging In one system, cured by r.
II. X. Remedies, In TWENTY-FIVE DAYsRHEUMArIsM Liver
COMPLAINT, NEURALGIA FEVER SORES, CHnLs and FEVER
Mr. G., gentleman lately returned from western tour
afflicted with each of the above complaints at the
time lie commenced the Of the r. r. r. remedies on
the Gath of June For RHEUMATISM he used Ready
Reief-he used it externally. In less than ten minutes
after the first application he free from PAIN he could
use his limbs free For NEURALGIA he used the
Ready Relief and EXTERNALLY. 1t instantly al
layed the violent irrtaons and spasms 1t impaired
strength and utay TO his NERVES. He has not been trou-
bled since the tenth day with any neuralgia pains Cs
AND FEvER-Radways Ready Enthusiastically and exer-
naly-it impaired heat health and strength to the cold
and chilly blood and neutrazed the poisonous masma Of
ague Liver OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES REGULAroRs-To regi-
late the organs of the system and to give tone and energy
the lver pleasant and hearty digestion and
regular action Of the bowels to prevent cosveness In
Digestion &C. He entirely cured of this complaint by
the LIST of July. FEVER SoREs-He took the Renovating
esoventhe had nineteen very large The Resolvent
ceansed and purified his BLOOD made pure and rch and
resolved away from the body all diseased and poisonous de-
posts and Irritating hunors On the 10th Of July he called
the r. r. R. Office and represented himself cured. His
rheumatism chs and fever neuralgia, and fever sores,
had all cured and removed by the r. r. Remedies in
twenty-five days r. R. R. Office l62 Fulton street, opposite
st. Paul's, up stairs. sep 6-eo3t
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10

The reliance of the Locos, as may be seen by
any one who peruses their papers, is on the SEQ
horts of the boilers" Meantime, they forget to
note the deserters from their own camp-fres. 1t
might be profitable to turn their eyes that way
Massachusetts, is at present an interesting point
of observation. The Democratic convention of
that State met at Fitchburg on Wednesday, as
our readers have been informed, and organized
by calling Nathan Wood, of Fitchburg, to the
chair.
A long debate took place, attended with much
excitement, on resolution opposed TO a coalition
Nth the Freesoilers. Finally, those opposed to a
coalition retired to another room, appointed L.
d. Bradford temporary chairman, and decided to
await the action of the regular convention in re-
gard to coalition.
A resolution was adopted to proceed to ballot
for gubernatorial candidate, when Henry w.
Bishop was nominated, having received 1874 votes
out of 1882.
A committee appointed on platform reported
the Baltimore platform, and resolutions eulogiz-
ing the Presidential candidate.
The resolution offered by Mr. Bradford, OPP
posed to coalition, was laid on the table, by de-
cisive vote; whereupon some 200 or 800 Hunkers
left the hall.
The Hon. James B. Thompson, Of New Bed
ford, was then nominated for lieutenant governor,
and Charles G. Green, of Boston, and James
Whitney, of Conway, were chosen electors for
the State at large; and then the convention ad-
ourned sine die
The seceders, or National Democrats, organized
another convention, by appointing L. D. Bradford
president, and large number of vice presidents
and secretaries.
A State committee was appointed, and another
committee was selected to report resolutions.
The committee on resolutions reported a series
against coalition, which were adopted.
Speeches were also made denouncing the action
of the regular convention and the provisional
mittee was empowered to call convention of the
true Democracy, if it should be considered expe-
dent The convention then dissolved 1t is
thought that the boilers will support Pierce and
King.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10
MIR. Fillmore.

The Republic of this morning says: The Union
has repeatedly intimated and even averred that
Mr.. Fillmore is. Indifferent to the success of the
Wing candidate at the approaching Presidential
election. These suggestions are made in the
hope of alternating the friends Of the President
from the support Of Gen. Scott.
By continual and uncontradcted repetition
this story may begin to be believed even by those
who invent and circulate it.
We take this occasion, therefore, to say that
no man in the country is more earnestly and ar
IDENTIFY DESTROYS of the triumph of the Wings and
the Wing candidates, at the approaching cleo
ton, than Mr.. Fillmore. His ambition has been
abundanty satisfied by the success of his policy
of peace, and its approval by the conventions of
both political parties. Beyond this, no new
honors could add to the pleasant recollections of
opportunities conscientiously employed to pre-
serve the peace and augment the prosperity of
his country.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10
"Ion., of the baltimore SUN.

This writer in his letter Of to-day, says that
"the fate Of the Wing party is strongly stated by
Wing seer, in the 'Republic; that the future of
'the Wing party is, probably, to exist no where
except in the party which Mr. Seward and Mr..
'Thaddeus Stevens have already PARALLEL as the
great party Of the North"
We beg here to remind every reader Of the
Republic" and Of "Ion," prior to the Conven-
ton, that every opinion and prediction of both,
on the important subject of the nomination and
its consequences, has been faIsJfed by the results.
The present difference between them is, that the
Republic has righted itself and Ion still careens.
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10
Lucky MIR. CORN an.

The New York papers state that the Hon. W..
A. German of the House of Representatives from
Indiana, one of the committee to investigate the
causes of explosion and disasters on the rivers
and lakes, was among the passengers on the
Reindeer, and just previous to the explosion was
standing on the upper deck, almost directly over
the boiler, conversing upon the subject While
the landing was made at Bristol, he went out on
the promenade deck, and, like the others there,
escaped without injury. Mr.. Johnson, Of the
House, was also on the boat, and escaped unin-
iured
Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-09-10
General Arm strong.
(From the Republic.)

At the head of the Union newspaper appears
the name of ROBERT ARMSTRONG, as it's proprie-
tor and responsible conductor. We believe that
he is worthy and honorable gentleman but he
has surrendered the columns of his journal to
very exceptionable uses. His co-operators will
bring disgrace upon his gray hairs if he does not
curb their RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Does General Armstrong believe that General
Scott has ever misapplied the public money !?
That he has made returns of moneys expended in
secret service which have not been so expended
That he is greedy Of money that does not belong
to him. and that if selected he will be surrounded
by men who will plumber the public treasury, and
find precedents in General Scott's career to en-
courage and justify them?
Does General Armstrong believe that General
Scott is swain, weak, and arstocratic, intolerant
to interiors, and eaten up by suspicion of all men
whom he thinks stand in his way?"
Does he believe that Gen. Scott is less patriotic,
less national, less conservative than Gen. Pierce?
Does he think the fair fame of pure and up
sport of calumny and libel-that he should be
represented as man devoid of intelligence and
personal integrity, and in this light held up to
country whose arms he has covered with glory?
Can he sink the character of soldier and
gentleman, by permitting his own honorable name
to be associated with envenomed libels and ribald
carcatures?