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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07
Clty Election.
City Election.
The following was the result Of the election in
this city, on Monday, for Mayor:

The result for Aldermen in the different ward.
was as follows:
lst IFdrd-Two tickets were run-one local
the other, embracing the defeated candidates, a,
temperance ticket. Result:
o. Leavans. had As Philo Lindley had "a
John Lynch, " Al H. T.. Gedney, IS
I'd IPad-SamI B. Gridley and Marshall Nil
is' elected Aldermen withou, opposition, each re
sewing 90 votes
81 Ward-Hopey Drew had lsi votes,
John Armour Ia
Josiah 8. Hall -" -
4th Hard-Champlin aud Tanning were no.
minated candidates. the others independent.
j. C. Champlin had 40 votes
Patrick Tanning 6s
T. X. Courtney II
n. Woolsey 90 "
sth Ward-spirited contest between Meyer
and Haskell.
Chester Hall had o0l votes,
William Haskell los "
Joseph Meyer l04
So far as parties are concerned, the Aldermen
Meequslly divided between wings and democrats
while the Mayor is democrat.
We are not disturbed by the jibe Of the Re.
publican at the closeness of the contest in this
democratic city. The effective. reliable strength
Of the democracy is, We are free to own. not a
whit greater than is exhibited by the vote Of Mr..
Kicking. When nominations are to be made
we know there are plenty of'democrats ready to
take them who, when it comes to voting, some.
how, If they happen not to be the candidates
themselves, are always found under some mystic.
rious obligation to 60 for the wings.
As to the propriety of drawing the party lines,
glance at the columns Of the Republican of last
Saturday must be suggestive, to say the least, Of
about so very shining reasons Why We should
have no particular love for, or confidence in the
honesty Of no party wing officials. We might
point out four or FIVE hundred more reasons of
the same sort. We find no fault with the Repub.
lean If its Golfers are enriched by lie friends at
our erpence, but it may at least account for Mr..
Hampton's disgust at drawing party lines in a
democratic district
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

Assrsson.-hll The assessors in the county
bu, eigh, met at the court house on Saturday, in
pursuance Of the new revenue law, aud adopted
uniform rate fer the assessment Of most Of the
common articles Of personal property, &c. The
business wa. done up in few hours, and being
furnished with the necessary blanks and instrue.
tons adjourned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

FISE GosDs.-We were shown the other day.
by Mrs. Gregg, her Spring Stock of bonns,s, rib.
bon', flowers, aud all kings Of trimmings and are
free to say it embraces the handsomest and mos,
fashionable assortment Of millinary goods We
have ever before had the pleasure Of examining
in this place. Ladies wishing to procure pret,,
summer bonnets hal better call soon, as they are
going ike hot cakes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

LASALtE Co. MANuFAC1cGING Co-Thi, Com.
pnny composed Of some dozen If the most enter.
PIl.mg ci'z'ns Of Ottawa are now erecting one
OF the hnest and most extensive hourlng mills in
the west They have leased !hs right Of water
power suihcirnt Tor forty run OF stone. with
- feet head, from the trustees Of the Illinois
AMI Michigan canal THIS mill now building i.
~ by 90 H. and four stories IN height, with all
the latest Improvements in it, construction and
machinery Ottawa is bound to become one of ,he
most h'urlshing # our inland owns, and that, too.
at no distant period Chicago .lar1.aL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

A DrrGucrivk ToRSApo-Ths South Bend Ia
Register says that a most destructive tornado
passed over the north pat Of ST. Joseph county
on the 10Th ult., destroying timber in its course
eighty rods wide, scattering fences, unrocing
barns and houses, earring III clothing and doing
much injury in other respects. No lives lost,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

fmsr Fnrirs % CONSOLIDATION - On and after
the 1t 81 Nav the Railroad Fare from Albany to
Buiialo will bes6. THIS will be followed, Ne soon
us The double Track IL completed through, IL not
sooner, by a reduction to 80.
Only three year. ago the Railroad Fare to nuf
hlc was sls. Formerly, BY Stage, 1t was $40
and occupied from three To eight days, according
10 the state Of the roads.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

100 tons Of iron for the Illinois Central Rail
road passed thi. place on Thursday on the canal
boat Western World
The Chicago Press states that 7s6 tons Of rail
road iron were shipped down the canal during the
month Of April.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

Flors OF PrNrST.-This !. an article prepared
by the Shakers at Harvard Mass, and i, some
thin: entirely new. 1t will make jus, a. good
pumpkin pies as the fresh fruit in September
the flavor, il anything being richer II i, pu,
up in tin boxes, is very cheap, aud can be had at
y. r. Smiths family grocery 10 thu. city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07
Temperance Lecture,

twill be seen by the following correspondence
that Elder Breckenridge has agreed 10 deliver
lecture on the subject OF temperance, next
Tuesday evening. The lecture will be jaliyered
IN the court house.
HALL % OTTAWA DIVISION No O. 5. OF T., J
April, SO,h. 1853
ktv I. l.. BgECErNRIpGE, Dear Sir BY a
resolution Of our Division We have been appoint.
ed committee To correspond with YOU relative
To Your delivering lecture on the subject Of
temperance in this city.
The friends here would be- verv much gratfed
should II suit your convenience and be agreeable
10 yo1r INCLINATION to favor them with lecture
believing that the cause cf temperance is being
hvorablv entertained 10y many, We bore 10 con.
hdence that lasting Impression will be made
"n the mlnds Of all who are wiling la cultivate
the ennoblIng prlnripe For hl- purpose the
friends here d.si,e that Temperance may tr iue.
qnently made the theme Of conversation and re-
hrct"n. This, they consider can IN no way be
elected better than by public lectures which cx.
cite general interest
Should It be agreeable to Won the friends here
would ne pleased that yuu would advise them
when they may eX!crt Wit
Yours, IL. f. l.. WATERMAN,
II G. CorruN
u. EICuElBEEGEG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

ANOTHER CoLLr,IoS Casa LMosri-Tle po.
scnGer train of the Michigan Southern and Mich
gan Central Roads, ON their way the evening be
tore last, met at that same fatal crossing. The
southern put On the brakes and stopped. So a col
lison was avoided The Southern road has nov
issued orders to the conductor. and engineers of
all trains, to come To dead stop at the crossings
We hope To hear 1t like order from the Central
to day Chicago YriJor, Sd inst.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

The Hotels and Omnibus men IN Chicago have
charging 10 cents to convey them from the Rail.
road deoots to the different hotels. Hitherto the
hotels have carried the passengers free.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07
Ottawa Market.

Ottawa, May,7.
The had state of the roads aud high water have
made the market unusually dull not enough gram
arriving to rasc a healthy competition. Frees
however have an upward tendency and range
about a follows
Ilheat-winter, 6SG6Sc. Spring SOC.
Con--i2c shcled aud ear.
Oats, 3Gr
Potaiocs-3Dc
hiYdes- green &c, dry o..
Butter. l5,d Ice
Eggs, sdS-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

A Waterman called up city physician in Pila.
de'phll few nights since To set the shattered
leg 1T drunken man be had picked up IN the
street. Alta first glance the LIMB was seen To be
shattered to pieces, and a. the man moved. the
broken fragments grated t'gulrr vhnl made
some Of the watchmen SO nervous that thy had
to "a out Of the room to keep from f,nrng -
Upon stripping ut the e'o'he-. however the bro.
ken les MAS found to be a wooden one
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

Tom -, bought = gallon of Otnrd last week
10 take home, md hv wav of label wrote his
name upon card. which happened to be the
seven # clubs and tied it to the handle Alder
man c. coming along and observing the Jug.
quietly remarked
That's an awful careless way to leave that
liquor"
"Whv sor said Tom.
"Whyi Because somebody might come along
with the eigh, spot and take it ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

ruE llLIvoH SLAVE L,w.--1he hlsitv Of the
assertion made 10y the Defenders # the infimou,
negro law Of Illinois by which any free negro EN-.
i.fallnc into the state i, tn be sold Ia the highest
bidder that he southern part Of the state is over
rrr with negroes from abroad, is exposed 10y the
Alton Courier Returns from he southern coun
ties including Sangamon show hat from lSi5
to 1880 there was an actual decrease Of ~ per
sons of color. while the increase Of whites in the
same period aud in the same counties was As, I65
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

CIRcur CoURr-The Circuit Court for this
county commences its session at this place on
Monday.
The term will be one Of unusual interest
Gates will probably receive his trial, John De.
vol will be tried again; and then there are half a
dozen others to be tried Tor various offences rem
murder down to petty larceny.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

DIED In Ottawa, on Manday the cath ult,
of typhoid fever, WEALTHY ASy, the beloved
wife Of Rober, felch, universally esteemed and
lamcnied, aud in the joyful hope Of a glorious im.
through Jesu, Christ, aged IS years
IN in,hs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

S'Lvrn CuASGE--A quarter Of q millions
worth Of the new silver coinage was issued from
the Philadelphia min, on Tuesday last, The scar.
city Of change will now, we hope he obvia,ed
The coin consists Of quarters, dimes. and half
dimes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

The Alton Telegraph says that convict named
Foster. who was recently sent to the peniten,ary
for the term clone year, succeeded in making his
escape on Tuesday morning. lie was one Of the
gang employed IN the construction Of ,hc ware
house, now about being erected bv the lessee on
the landing, and took advantage Of the temporary
lnattentlon of the guard To take French leave Of
his comrades. No traces Of him have been dis
covered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

Mr. Henry l.. Fitch, Of California, has offered a
prize Of 81 900 dollars for the best treatise on
tho proposed Pacific Railway, the subject to be
treated in al its bearings, aud the manusctip, to
be sent 10 new York by the lst Of November
1853 This is the highest literary prize ever Of
feled.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

There is one advantage in'beng old, and tina, is
you can loaf around the house without being
charged with lNsin.ss We look for ourselves q
good deal Of enjoyment after wo have reached
eighty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

DpEAprut DE,rH-A German boy in ST. Louis
stole some phosphorus, and putting it his pocket,
it igni,ed, setting fire tn his clothes, burning him
SO badly that he died the next day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

AWFUL CAt,nIrr.-1he Rochester Temper
ance Hotel, in Rochester, N. Y. was burnt down
on the nigh, of the Goth ut- and four persons
three women and boy -per.hcd in the flames
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

We learn tina, Gov. Mlrrfsoy
has appointed Samuel A, Buckmas,er, Of Alton,
W. II. Snyder of Bellevllle, and John A. Logan
Of Jackson county. commissioners from lhi, State
to the Worlds Fair in New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07
OTrAMA MAN 81 lSh2-


Hc"rs Waterman, Cottop. and E,chsijsrqsr
SIES:-ln r,pl. to- your polite note ut April
3n'h, requesting me, IN behalf of DIVISION No O.
at T. 10 lecture upon the subject flr the ai
'ancemen, of which your noble aud praseworihy
society is organiErd, | would say, accept your
invitation WI, pleasure, and on Tuesday evening
Of next week will rndrayor to give yoa "lhr best
shot have in my locker" 1t may be rather
scattering, rs | am too enthusiastic on the sub
Jeet OF temperance to udy IN my lectures, eth,
er order science
was once in the vortex-thc clammy grasp
OF the monster was upon my shoulder and his
poisonous breath flushed my counteranc. |
prize liberty as one who has suffered bppiags and
therefore, take delight 10 doing everything m my
power To rescue others from the tyrant's CHAINS.
Your orde. is also dear To me MANY If my
plea,antest recolrctlnns are associated with It's
ceremonies. have occupied itsevery chair and
pronounced the charge to many reformed me
briair
II | can do the eausc-ynur cause Gods
cause any good my time, my talents. my all are
at vonr service; my reward alone being the con
-cIou'ness of duty performed and the hope Of be-
nehcial results therefrom. May God bless you
in your efforts
Gentlemen. with this accept the personal re-
gard VI your felow.aborrr in this good cause
T. l.. BRrCKESGIpGE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

II is stated that uaincd dogs are sbost being
introduced into New. York, to hold up ladies long
dr.s,e. on wet days. No other puppies will be
allowed on the track
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SI(.IIr EXCHANGE

On New York in sums TO SUIT purchasers, for sale
by noy9 Norris s. FlsuEE.
Money also RENTED through Grnnell. Miuturn
& Co, New York, TO any part OF Europe, at the
lowest rates,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

Tx President Van Buren, was a passenger on
the steamer Arctic, for Europe, which lei, New
York on the ?yd April.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1853-05-07

Hon, John Slldell ha, been elected to the U. S.
Senate oy the legislature Of Louisiana, in the
room Of Dir. Soule.
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Stephenson County
Mutual Fire Insurance COMPANY

OF FREEPURT, ILL.
THE above Fire Insurance Co, recently charter
ed by the legislature oi our state are prepared
10 rrccIvr applications AT a. low rates OF premium
rs any other responsible company, and confident
that this county won patronlzr n home company,
now offers them the great drsldefarum 20 long
needed. The undersigned isour authorized agent,
and application made 10 him will receive prompt
attention LOYAL l.. mann, Seen
Nav n n nptsrot
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NEW 0RLE a MS & ST. LOUIS
THROUGH
CHICAGO TO NEW YORK

SulCAesO 10 NEW HOKA
On Monday, May ID, 1858, and thereafter until
further notice, there will he
THREEDAILYT RAINS!
For the conveyance Of Passengers, Mails, Ex-
press, and Freight, leaving each Terminus OF the
Road, as below stated, Sundays excepted)
Leave Chicago
lst. Passenger Train, alsocloek 4. n.
ID. Freigh, sos A. NJ.
81. Passenger ASP. NJ.
Leave Peru and La Sale:
lIt. Passenger Train, a,6!oA n.
81. Freight 80 A. NJ.
81. Passenger 200P. NJ.
The Trans from Peru and In Sale run from
first class Steamer. on the Illinois River from ST.
Louis, They also connect with Trains Eastward
from Chicago on the Northern Indiana Michigan
Southern, and Mich gan Central r,ilroads-also,
with Steamers running Norhward to Lake Michi.
gan. II
Trims from the East, and Steamers from the
North, arrive in Chicago in season for the Trains
Westward on this Road, without detention to the
Passenger at Chicago, aud Hrirc al La Sale and
Perm in season tor the Steamers down the Illinois
River to ST. Louis, New Orleans, and ntermedi-
a'e places
Stages run from La Sale and Peru, Westward
and Northward on the arrival of Trains
BAGGAGE received, aud Checks given there
for, and careful Baggage Masters provided to take
charge OF It.
For TICKETS, apply atthe Office in the De
pot corner OF Twelfth and Clark streets, Chca-
go, and at Stations on the line.
Gy-Passengers will procure Tickets before ia
King seats in the Cars.
The clock in Sherwood e. Whatley's store,
corner OF Lake aud Dearborn sts Chicago, is at
present adopted ~ standard me, aud the lrnvcl-
ling public are reminded that the Trains riH start
promptly at the times above stated, as Indicated
by that clock.
may7. a. r. GILMORE, Sup't.
For the Ladies'.
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Useful KnOWledgei
I ESSONS IN cGttiug Iodcs and chdrcns'
: dresses will BE- giyrl by
Miss II JSSACK

Ladies who are quite unused to any thing OF the
k,nd, can with the and Of this arr 1T themselves
aud Others m any style desirable.
Terms Tor learning to cut. 80 Patterns Gu, to
ut the figure, De Satisfaction given ar no
charg~. All are kindly invited to call and s.~,
then nudge NAV I
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RONnelS.

A few pieces OF Chambroy Just received by ex-
press, aud for sale very low by
may7 Walker. Ftiio,cs, \ Co.
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Chicago l. Rock Island Z. r..

Open from Chicago TO Lasslle and Peru, 100 miles
This ROnd Is now IN operation, and forms an ca
~ Transit Tor Trayel between the Lakes. and the
Illinois aud Mississippi nyers, making pleasant,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
FALL TRADE.
Rooks, Stationery and Piano Fortes;

TAMES WOODHoUSE. .(LArE Nash, &
J WoopHorsE,y RichmGld, ~ Tgiria, offers for
sale at wholesale or retail ,,an extensive stock OF
BOOKS AND STATIONERY,
Adapted To the wants of the trade in Virginia,
North Carolina, and elsewhere, at prices as low
as can be obtained in Northern cities. In connec
ton with his Book and Stationery business, he has
his ware-rooms appropriated to the sale Of
PIANO FORTES,
Filled with an assortment as extensive as can be
seen at any establishment of the kind in the Union.
He has participated in tho saleofoSeroqe thou
sand Piano Fortes in the States of Virginia, North
Carolina and Tennessee, an Of which .have.given
entire satisfaction. They are waCanted Superior
inevefy respect, offered for safe stnWufacturers
prices, AMI will be packed securely 10 go any dis
lance without Injury.
: He has also attached TO his establishment, a
Book Bimtlery and Blank Book NIanufactory,
Fwhere alf kinds of Books, Periodicals, Blanks
Music. &c.. are bound and Blank Books of every
description. suitable Tor Merchants Banks, Public
Offices, Clerks of Courts, Factories, Sc, are
manufactured.
| Iayo's Guide 10 Magistrates, New Edition.
j. W. Publishes Mayo's Guide to Magistrates
new edition. with practical FORMS for the Dis
charge Of their Duties out of Court, with an ap
| pendix, containing Forms for Drawing Bonds
Notes, Deeds, Contracts, &c, adapted to the New
| Code of Virginia.
| G5- Persons at distance unable to visit Rich
mond, can have their orders as faithfully executed
as personally present.
| Richmond Aug. 81, lS53.-6t.
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HARDIN ARE,
xArL rMpoRrArIoN, 1853

I'd r. MOORE & CO, Importers and l1eat
4 ers IN FOREIGN and DOMESTIC
L9R DW.3RE, SO ,dttia street, Richmond, "a,
are in receipt. per steamships and packets iron
I.iyerpool. OF a full aud complete assortment o
Birmingham aud Sheffield HARDWARE, ant
from the manufactures in this country they have
recciyeta (iillsupply of american HARDWARE
consisting in part Of
"Rodgers" and Wostenholm's fne Pen and Peck
ct Knives,
Pen aud Pocket Knives of various makers and
|. styles
Buck, Bone, Ebony and Ivory Handle Knives
and Forks,
Ivory Handle Knives and Forks, in sets Of and
SO pieces.
Wade s Butchers superior Razors and Shears.
Sinule &, Donble Barrel Guns, some very superior,
Pistols Rifles, Rifle Barrels and Mountings,
Tr,ce Ualter. Log, Well and Fifth Chains,
..Collins y "Simmons," and Virginia Axes,
:. Amesn and "Rowlands' Spades aud Shoyels,
Mill. Pitt, Cross Cut and Circular Saws,
Anvs, Vices, and Smiths Bellows,
Sledre aud Hand Hammers; Stocks and Dies,
Blister, Share aud Cast Steel,
Castings, Horse Shoes and tlorte Nails, ''
Horse Collars, Blind Brides and Hammers,
Bride Filings, Worsted Reins and Girths,
Locks and Hinges of every description, -.
Planes: Chisels, Augers and Files, all kinds,
Platform aud Counter Scales, Pat. Balances,
English, American, and G. ID. Per. Caps, and all
other goods usually found in Hardware Stores.
As their goods were selected with care and at
tention and purchased on the most favorable terms,
they feel assured they can offer strong induce
mens to merchants visiting this city and respect
fully invite them to an examination of their stock
as thew are determined to sell as low as any regu-
lar house in this, or any of the Northern cities.
Richmond, Aug "a, lS53-,5t.
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. VERY VALUABLE
Rockbridge Property fer Sale.

an Tuesday the 9Th day Of September a'ent,
" will sell on the premises my FARM lying
on North River at the mouth Of South River, II
Rockbridge county. This farm is in a good stae
ofcultiyaton, contains about
$50 ACRES
of land and is situated in one oflhe best neghbor
hoods in the county. Its location when the Norll
River Canal is constructed will command the
trade of the South River country as far back a;
Augusta. All persons in search. of CONF ftabl'
home or a business location would do well 10 eX
anime this property. The houses are good ano
comfortable and there are two tenements on th'
place. The Springs on this farm are UNUSUALLY
fine.
AT the same time and place, | will sell all my
.@sxA.stock Of HORSES; COWS, 1ggyS3
'ES.aSes Calycs, Sheep and Hogs, A TT
good small family Carriage, 1tco erccI---zzA'a'--
lent Wagons. 49,.
NV FARMING UTENSILS and other Property on
the place Also three or four likely and valuable
YOUNG SLAVES. =,
TERMS.-For the Farm, one third down, the
balance of the purchase nfotey in three equal an
nual payments. Slaves CASH. Personal Proper
ty on ali sums over five dollars g months credit
under fine dollars Cash. Bond ard satisfactory
security will be required on all deierted payments
EDWARD ECHoLS.
August 10, lS53.-tds.