davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

THE "Tgsr'-A SIGNIFICANT FAcr-In the
town Of Newport, New Hampshire, says the Con
cord Patriot the names Of those who voted on
both sides Of the question OF striking out the
religious teat, were recorded. The Newport Ar.
gus give. the names and political character Of all
who voted On the question from which it ap.
pears that 1919 Democrats and only II Wings
and Free Soilers voted in favor OF aboIishlng the
test, while 70 Wings and Free S"llers and only
Democrats voted against aboli.hlng it. Among
those who voted against abolshing the test, was
d. Terry, a delega.e to the late Wing Conyen.
ton, which unanimously adopted resolution de-
clariug that the Wings Of New Hampshire have
always been in favor of abolishing that test =
Like hundred ether members of the Conven.
tion that passed ,hatlying resolution he showed
himself in favor of aboshing the test by voting
directly against abolishlng it. We have NJ
doubt that il the facts cond DO shown, 1t would
appear that three quarters of the votes against
aboli.hng the test, were given by our opponents
Chicago Hsoocrat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

ALToN AND SASGAMoS RArLsoAD-From the
officers Of the Alton and Sangpmon Railroad, We
understand tha; the travel aud traffic which al
ready pass over 1t, tar exceed their most san.
gunr exps 'ta,ions, The number OF passengers
has thus fu averaged one hundred aud ten per
day, ADD the up freight trains have been as hea
W as the locomotives could draw The receipts
for the present month are estimated to be over
fourteen thousand dollars.
A saloon ear. for the convenience Of ladies and
children, Is now in process of erection at the
shop. uf the company. aud will be ready in the
course of a few days. Also, u iognytny and
smoking car, for gentlemen,
A large number Of cattle cars have been re.
ceiyed and viii be put together as speedily ~
possible The company are making arrange
mtnts rpr extensive hog and cattle pens, Jus, be
youd ,hc limits OF the city, and will shortly have
ample accommodations for all kinds ef live
stock.
The steamer Cornelia will commence her rcgu
lar trips, in connection with the cars, on Monday
--Ahon 7aegdph
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

A correspondent Of the London Times gives
the f1ilowin. account Of recent prize fight in
England between two women About a month
ago was breakiasliug with my family al Censal
Green, when perceived number persons pass
ing through the field adiolning my house. | en.
deNorrd To a,cerialn the cause. With much dif.
icul,y did 81. This stream Of men and women
had come from Paddington to a prize fight he.
tween two. not men women! One Of my fami-
ly being incedulous, oontIiyed to look acros, the
fields, and there saw the combaan,s stripped to
the waist, anI fighting Men took them there,
men backed them, men were the bottle holders
and time keepers. They fought fur about halt sn
hour some say for 5s some say fort sovereign,
and soHe say they will dNit again. | saw the
wnuer led back in triumph by men"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

The following letter writer b, the authority
Of Archbishop Hughes. was recently read by
Major Hagudorn, during his speech in New York
NEw YORK. Aug 10, So
MAJOR F. L. HAGADugN My Dear Sir: |
share Ia ,Uur astunl,hnent at the cool periuaci-
W with which the whg wire pullers talk of the
Catholic vote Tor Scott. 1t is true that the Demo
Gratis here are lltle careless about contradicting
them; but ii IS because they know that Gen.
ScUu's nomination by the chHrchburners Of 1874
hs. sealed against him forever the crntilente Of
the Catholic clergy. In conversation with two
bishops Of the Catholic council "f Baltimore
about his probable nomination, they agreed that
thry knew no man OF influence in the church who
would ever believe him from secret native Ameri.
cani.m. Archbishop Hughes
authorizes sou to contradict peremptorily the idea
that he desired to AID in the selection of Gen
Scott. And he further says that the whole pub
lie his ory Of Franklin pietce is honorable to hi
,tatesman.iip aud avouches that he is above the
least stain of NARROW minded illiberalI,y to the
adopted citizens of the Union" ! qsotc th,
Archbishop's own word- II seems to me thai
nothing can be more conclusive than this, in evi
douce nf Catholic sentiment.
Your friend *Kxs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

The PorAro-Sir Walter Raleigh was tho first
dscoverer of the value of the potato as food for
man. He sooked the ball, and found II impalat.
able. One day no ordered a lot Of dry weeds to
Il, collected and burned Among these was .
lot of dried pslato attached to which were sever
al potatoes. After the bonfire. these potatoes
were picked up thoroughly roasted. Sir Walter
tasted aud pronounced them delicious. By this
accideut wa. discovered aspecies o! food which
has saved millions Of the human race from star
VAtlon
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

ALL rulL INs,pK-The Manchester IN. "
Cemocrdt alluding to recent visit Of Mr. Web
ster to Concord, says:
ave also understand, Mr. Webster very clsar
" indicated his preference for Pierce for tn,
Presidency, although not in public manner"
Upon this the Cincinnati Enquirer remarks;
I'VE are thankful to Mr. Webster for this 'evi
dence of his high consideration, as the court
phrase goes, but isn't he little too late i--ain'
our party already faHr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

ORlGIS ~ lESrs.V-lhe taking OF a text seems
to have originated with Ezra, WHO accompanied
bv several Lrvts, IN public congregation VI
men aud women, ascended pulpit, opened the
book Of the law, aud, after addressing prayer to
I'll" Deity to winch the people .lld Amen, read
IN the law %, Grd distinctly, mi gave the sense,
and caused them to understand the readwg -
Previously tn that tune, lhr paujrrchs, delivered,
IN public as-embhr., either prophecies or moral
instructions ior the edlhcatluu ul the people, 1t
was not until the return of the Jews from the
Bihyonlsh captivity during whcl perlud they
had almost lost the language lu which the Pen
tnteuch was wlluru, tlni u became urCrss ~ 10
explain rs wei. as 10 rrud, the ScuPurrs 90 them:
u practice adopted by Elti. and -mtr universally
followed In later times the books " Moses vera
thus read in N. synagugue every sabbath day.
| To this custom our Savior conlormel, and in n
synagogue at Nazareth, read passage from the
| prophet isaiah, then closing the bnok, returned
| il to the priest aud preached { ON the text This
custom which now prevail. ali over the Christian
world was. interrupted ~ th, datk igc>, when
! the ethics ol Arl,toIlr were read IN man, chur.
ches, on sunday in.trod of the Holy Scriptures
| The New York Day B,Ik (whg) thus notices
Gen Scots speech at Cleveland as published IN
! the Scott urgans'
AVE venture to say that no country, justice
can be scared up who could not make more re-.
spectacle speech He says he is travelling for
the purpose of selecting n sl.e for government
hospital From present indications, he ought to
| he the hr,t candidate for admission"
ARRgsr or RAILROADS. DrrRsDAroRs Some
william, removed a rail from the track of the Ga.
lena Road On the bridge which crosses the
ki.hwaukce and the cars were truwn oif and pre-.
clp,ted down an smbankmrnt about twenty feet
niuring some Of tho passengers severely. We
are gratided TO announce that the perpetrators
and insigators Of the outrage have bsen arrested
by Es.Sherif Yates, II Kane county, and are now
in ailN Brviirre. The outrage was prompted
by private qqasa' the Railroad Chicago Daily
| Democrat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

DEAD SHrr roR BEp BuGs-As this is the sea
son when that domestic I'M erloper, the bed bug is
inclined TO be more attentive than welcome 1t
NAV not be am=s to be armed with the following
shot" for him, which will kill him, "sgre:'
Alcohol, l-2 pint; spirits Of turpenline, 9
pint sal ammoniac, ounce corrosive sublimat,,
ounce; camphor | ounce. Put the cauphor
into the alcohol and desolve it; then pulveriz.
the sal ammolac and the corrosive sublimatc,
and add to it, after which pat in the spirits Of tur-
pen,ine and shake all well together This will
end the days and ngh.s too OF any bed bug it
touches, and on washing The beds,ead, as well as
the chinks and crevcts Of the room with il, they
become 50 unpleasant to this species Of night
walker that they will either die, or decamp for
parts uukuown--Mlins F,irrtsf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
Shade and Ornamental rvsea IN c,,,ss.


Shade and Ornamental Tv0ea IN Citses.
Pehaps in TO city, east % vest b he practice
OF planting trees more genenl than In Chicago
We are glad that our ciiifens have the good
sense. generally to select our native forest trees
On this subject we repuplish from the August
number of the Hor'icultur.st, probably this last
article written by the late A. :! Dowing Erq--
lie was among those lost by the burning OF the
Henry Clay. We are especially pleased with bis
recommendation otthe Tulip AMI Maplss ~ shade
| trees
On subjects relating TO landscape garieslng and
rural taste no man in this country or in Europe
was better qualified 10 decide, and his' opinion
will not be quesiioned-DeT' lTs''
Down with the Allantbusr - the cry We
hear on all sides, town and country. now that
this tree OF lea'en," fat the catalogues ussd al
in'lngy To coll H. has rei etrated all parts oi 'he
I Union, and begins t"show It's true eharsctrr-
Down with the Allanthus Its blossoms smell
Sc disagfeeaoly that my fmily are made I'll by
IT. SAY an Old resident ON one OF the squares ~
Sew York, where IT is the only shade Tor hhy
contiguous houses. we must positively goio
Newport, papa to escape these horrible A'ias'
thnses, esciaim nnmoer'ess youns iadirs VINO
hnd mat even their oes' @sdH bar'd fan"d,M al
i"rds M permanent Iee' since 'he'r 'front.' pafIors
nave become so celes,iaiiy emoowered. In"
we trees comes up all over my garuen, say
J my owners o'suooimh iots' VINO nave 'O"hshiy
oeeh tempted INTO bordering ue outsue oi 'neir
yard with it having been tod that u grows
30 "snfpfislng fast. 1T has ruined my lawn ior
hity itet all around each tree say the country
gentlemen who seduced ny tue oriental peauty
OF It's o'inSe' nave a'so peeh ousy lot years uo.'
my IN opeh piarss' Ne'e "'iu '"e'o' '' Ne"
| i'ehsure GROUNDS =, >,
III some o' the ei''es Sou'h"aiu .he "u'no'".e''
'ah.ns me matter more seriously, nave ;oe' ."1
en,He uoWn's', o' 'ns Nno'e sPe,'ss, a"u '~ .s''
80 WV W. -" ."o ooa - " a1 sy - H. e.,
nave probably made clean sweep OF tne pts',
.o'h VI ceies,tas' w no'e towns ''"'' o"' 'ou'"
mason anu DIxoh ilne' 'ois eeaso"'
A,'"oNgh we 'i!'hk 'nc'e Is pe'.r,4"'"es' !"
"e nce anu iuAuiI",, 'oiiaseo " '"e h,a''"u'' WV
,~' 5", s,s Tvs u'""i"'i M"''u' WI ~ - ~
'ooA up"n as sn u'"' pe' =" J'''' "V'
.. '''''o "n'.u ""s .o"e .i.,. ' '" ~,
/ .'y' A""e' we s"o y. u.',Y " NAM 'o''
vac "n' WI" "s pes'"'"s p'e"'.' ~n' us,uu,
s"e so, WIN .'s ".e no
."s u" ouI'.ue ano ne gus '''a'' "; ''e
n. .,''".. ",'u '"'' '''a p'ay 'e ".
"'a' we u'u we nave eaus' 1,"' n, N"''n u 10
qu'es eu,.e'i''is n'''e ''''" A''@' wan ="
''r,,'he ",liin n .,'''i',
.I VIZ" , ."e p'', ~ W., 49,, t,.;i.
W." ~. ~ -, H.. eli, -
t''e"S' anu NO" "ia' 'ne "'s .'r.." Iu' VI
'"'.i WV" '"e ~, w a", '"n. ~ "
P"'u',y ~ ,e"'" '1.'' u, -, 49,. a
mans '',"' shan no' 'Ne So 'io'y 'le.u' M sr' Nuns
ot o',n VI ~ o.. o. -. ,;n
/ o,l VI no t'es | ~ y t, ~. -, go -
'l'"' manu-, ufo"' ""u ~ ~ u a., 81 ..'''i
e'I" "'''' '"o "'I ~. H. - 49,. ', =.
anu '"e '','".' sou ~ "a ~ '"' o =" -
s"ieh' ehd-,i" we shai nave nun upon US ven
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

A CASpIpArr WORM HAviso-Mr. Chas Par.
ksr, whcis candidate for Clerk and Recorder Il,
Marshall county, PROMISES, ifelected, TO make a
donation to the school fund Of sir hundred dollars
to be divided equally among all the districts in
the county and also to publish wha, It actually
g o.. 10 ,rausact the public business Of tho county
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

c. &R.I. II. Rive observed day or two
since at the Depot u the Southern Michigan Rail
road, a vary tasteful passenger car labelled Chi.
cago and Rock Island Railroad" 10 neatness OF
tinIsh and in all appliances for the comfort OF
passengers it is fully equal to the cars Of any 9th
er road connecting with our city. The public
will very soon have an opportunity to test the &C
cuIacy Of our Judgment in this bslisf--th Dem'
pySss
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

Giving An EDITOR ruE BENEFIT or A ADouBr.--The
Detroit advertiser sad:
at is therefore with some hesitation tha, We af
firm it as our own settled belief that Michigan,
Indiana ana Wisconsin. are sure for Scott"
To which the De,roi, Free Press thus replies;
"rhcre is some hope for you lhisis the first
time We ever knew you TO hesitate abou! telling
an unttu.h,"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

You are from the country, are you not, slr'
said dandy clerk in book store to homely
dressed Quaker, who had given him some trou0'
lie.
"Yes"
We'll here's en- essay on the rearing Of
calves"
"Tba,," said the Aminadah, as he turned to
leave the store, "thee had better present 10 thy
mother"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
o. A. OSBORN J.E SKINNER.
AUCTION, AUCTION!!
q. 4. Osborn's Cigar 6roon

n"ssis. Osborn ~ SIMMER
tlCIIoNEERS, are prepared To receive any
klnd Of Property public orpriyate sale, such
as NerchandIye ot all kinds, Horses. Cattle, Sc
which they Will sell to III, best advantage.
I'm Consignment, a lot % ready made Clothing,
which viii be- put up at their sales room ior the IN
sprcton OF The public Al business entrusted to
their care IN the above line will meet with prompt
attention Aug 1-tt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

Advertisements Inserted at 81 per square for
the ira. insertion. and - cents Tor rUch subsequent
insertion A liacrul discount made to those who
advertise by the year
or No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid. unless nj the option OF thr Publishers,
or Communications. to insure attention, must
always be tree of postage, aud accompanied with
lhr Authors name
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
For the Free Trader.

WesSrs Editors: Some weeks since | was
pleased 10 observe notice in your columns OF
the intention o. several gentlemen TO establish a
Literary Society or Assoclatlon but since tba,
time | have heard nothing more concerning it,
! sincerely hope that the project will not he
abandoned, for Society of the kind contgnpla.
ted. may be productive of much good.
Aside from It's uSeiulnes, in promoting social
intercourse, it would be OF almost incalcule 5ene,
iit mentally, to its members and those in atten.
dance.
The young. particularly, 90 not devote suffi
cient time to mental Improvement they are not
aware Of the power which they posses. and con.
sequently make no use OF il. II has been truly
remarked, ,hst"ii man could read bis own soul
ane know its innate power, where would not bis
ambition aspire what, however exalted, 6e not
its object r. | know Of no better method bv
which one may become acquainted with his men.
tai abilities, than to exercise the mind at every
opportunity to read, write, or U.iak, as occa
sious present themselves.
A socety of the kind proposed, would have a
tendency 10 draw out the young Ito give sort OF
direction and concentration to their eiforts-to set
them digging in Wi.dom's nine Tor knowledge,
and thus many bright, sparkling gem might be
discovered, where now there is but barren
waste. 1t would lead many to make an effort,
who now do nothing and every effort thus made
would be a positive benefit, although to the per
son himself it may not Je 80 plaidly evident, as
to others. One may watch for A day the most
thrifty oak that ever grew and no increase in its
size will be apparent: but let him observe it a
year hence, and be will see that it 10 constantly
growing
Literary Associations, or Franklin Institutes
or Lyceums are quite common all over the Uni
ted States, and their usefulness is universally &c
know wledged. There are many here, | have NJ
doubt, who would be- very glad to avail them
selves If the privilege Of becoming members o
some similar institution, if AN opportunity wa,
given.
Will those gentlemen who are the movers ir
this matter, complete what they have com,neuc
ed, and thus do honor to themselves, while they
benefit Others by atfording them an opportunity
for intellectual and moral cuIturef "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

Hon. NEWTON CLoup--We learn from the
Morgan Journal that Mr. Clorp who was noml'
mated by the Democracy Of Morgan County for
re election to The State Senate, declines the nom
ination.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

Tie city Of Glasgow, Scotland, had roprla'
,ion a, the beginning Of this century OF only III.
900. It uvw numbers $4,000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
House Painting.

THE subscriber has opened pain, shop on ga
nal street, m Ottawa, next To Hossocks = store
near the Side Cut, where he will be ready to re-
ccive orders for work. or do my kinds Of painting
that may be desired. lan3-tD J D. ToNBs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
FURNITURE! 4!
LOOKING GLASSES

ever offered ~ this market, ana
At price. to defy competition. They have lac'lI-
ties Tor manufacturing superior to any tins sldt ci
Chicago and are dcleTmied to put thelr pIce
At The Lonea Marx
In addition to what they manufacture themselves
they ARE receiving good assortment oi furniture
from the most fashionable hou-esln Chicago, winch
thry IL sell at Chicago pnces. adding 'ranspor'n-
non. They would call particular attention TO the
tact that they are making thor own
Bedsteads,
ybicb e,,,lrs them TO furnish cheaper and bet
tor ,r,;clr thau can be got elsewhere and they
will maze any SIZE and pattern that may be calico
for or any othrrurtcle in the cabinet oruphol'tery
line, ON short notice. ,r
Furniture Deiivers d ana >e''P
in any part OF the town, and 1t j dGe1 hoi give ~
te"n ON hand sash and GiaA ut ali kinds. They
hope by strict attention TO business 10 Tece'yeh IL
bcral AZ are OF patronage
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
!. The Chicago Press relates the following Incl

The Chicago Ffess relates the following incl
dent:
While on South Water street the other day We
noticed pile Of groceries on the sidewalk; among
which WAS "A large bag ofBu;s. BY some means
rent had been made in the bag, thereby reveal
ng its contents to the admlring ewes Of small
boy The sight uf the treasure was too much for
hs honesty So he Immediately attempted, and
was successful IN transferring from the bag a'
many of the uut> ~ hi- pocket, would hold We
saw hi movement from an upper window, direct.
IL abuye the grpcerirs The boy stole cautiously
up from the street, while uu person was passing
aud the good, screening him from the sight Of
the owners III the store, he succeeded as he tho I
unub.rryrd He went away a. cautiously as he
cauIe but We could see the ilu.h Of a wounded
consc eucc uant,mg Iii cheek Il made him a
coward tor he wa, af. all OF every bjyct-anl 40;
illl he h,ean 10 approach C,lrh Street Bridge
did he breathe and walk with confidence. That
boy knew aud lrit he had done a wrong act--tut
he though It was secret laid away iu lis own
heart, aud hid from the eve oi the world. He
looked all around HMM every place where he
though an eye could src.--auy Vel 30 never once
entered ~, mind 10 look nbore Within few
feet WAS an individual intensely Interested in his
movements, and closely ,crutinzug every Inca
mrnt ui hs cuunteuaucr. The mind ran like light.
uiug over the future career of this boy, who was
practising it may be, hl, first lesson IN life oI
successful viany,
! A thought struck us also that this boy was only
/ LAYING bare the human heart--thit mankind ar,
often as short.sighted as he, and that in very
many Of their transactions they often forget to
/ look ADORE II cannot be too early impressed up
on the mind, and let it never be forgotten thai
however We may conceal our shortcomings from
our fellow men. ". can never conceal them from
an al'seeiug eye ADORE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
Boot & Shoe Shop.
- Boot & Shoe Shop.
WM. q. FASH

WOULD inform the public that he has lately
opened shop on Madison street, in the building
formerly occupied by Buchanan & E,cheberger
and lately by Bailey e. Eichelberger, ms u tailor
shop. where he is prepared to manufacture to or.
der all kinds Of work in the above line, in the best
possible manner.
lie will also keep on hand good assortment oi
BOOTS AND SHOES,
which he will sell a, the very loves, prices Mend
ing done at short notice and IN the nea,est manner,
Gail and zee! January 10 lS52-y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16
Undertaking

They will pay particular attention to this busi.
ness Collins Of all sizes constantly on hand
Fisks Metallic Burial cases furnished It called for
persons leaving their orders with them Will be re-
cyed from further trouble, n they attend funerals
with hcarse and furnish carriages It wanted,
Nay22 1852 RUGG & WATSON.
Nsn Furniture II'drc Room, LEI do0r north Of
Hocs \ Sloitrs Latc Office, La NJile ST, Ottdwd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1852-10-16

OSE DOLLAR AND FiFrv CrSrs per Annum,
il pad N advance. Al papers not paid for IN ad
vance will be charged al the rate ot Two DOLLARS
Year.