davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
ELACKs,HIT,Is' TUOi.s.
OTTAWA CITY MILLS.

TllE subscriber wouid nOuiy the cilizrus iliNt he
is manufacturing n iifst.rair article Of -four
aud inteHtsto have constantly on hand supply
for retail, aud will deliver within the city limits,
this side OF the Illinois Iiyerl free at charge to
oil who may iavur hun with their orders, with the
money. al the uuN. for fOur, or iecd by the load
CUSTOM WORK tor the country done in the
best manner and ~ the shortest time 20, siblc
Ubiiging illeTsand men on hand 10 attend 10
all customers. GEo MASE.
\. BAH -four not good win be taken back
and returned Tree o, charge.
Also n large supply oi good sh p stuff, for hog
feed an hand 7jc per loo lbs aIlg-im G VI,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
.li.ctliiNl 7.il!s.

uhNlNG ie1,cI The above mill. lot term OF
] years, aud pa tAe eRmr ~ perfect condll!ou,
aU again prepared 10 ~ fumr custom grinding,
AMI h,vfu. cnmJrfrntanI reliable VI rfs. hope
a. heretofore, 10 give gru.r ai sa uiaction.
A superior article % i'ionr, constantly on
hand, either a. The Mil, or at Messr-. Rrddck &
IInfLtuI,- Slnrr- ll-2y-LH lNMES kHELEk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
VALUBLE FARM FOR SALE!

THE subscriber Offers his i1un, situated on the
west side of Fox river, opposite Milford Fox
township, Kendall co lIi'. Tor sale.
Said farm CONSISTS Of Is acres Of first quality
land well fenced and Go acres under ho.ough
cultivation The ha.auce OF the land has wood
enough on II for one family nuils wei watered
running along the bluk OF the Fox liver. There
is good orchard, just ready Tor bearing, contain
lTg several varieties Of apple peach, and cherry
recs, aud a well OF the purest cod water There
jsl two story house on the premises, well finish
ed, rOomy AMI substantial and under the house
4 large, dry cellar The situation IL remarkably
pleasant, aud cannot lal to please. There are
stores grist mil, post office, and school houses
al within n mile, aud n good br.dgc across Fox
river. makes them easyo' access. Also.
4 Lot Containing 30 Acres.
In La Sale co, 40 rods from the home ;arn, iol-
erably well covered with wood: would make an
admirable pasture.
For particulars, enquire Of the owner, on the
premises. July 22J F. ". PAsTRIpGr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
Ottawa Furniture Depot =!

THE subscriber would respectful y .ay TO hisod
l. customers, aud citizens generally, ihathr has
still further -nlargedhs war-rooms, and increased
his stock with a greater variety OF articles. He
hopes 81 i'll Ia give that satisfaction To his custo-
meis, which sx yrars steadily increasing bust
mes, tironiing all competition makes him feel he
has gwen. aud that the depot is the place to get
good articles, aud cheap too.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
r'imbcrg.und for safe!

on ACRES, being thu west half Of III" north
on west quarter -, Soc 30, town ~, Il 3rnsj
and IS acres adjoining thu above 80, on the north
west, and an undivided - acres, adjoining sad
tract on the east, Snd land /, all timber, aud lies
on he south side Of the III. river, about hive miles
below Ottawa. a good coal bed on the lnud.
Ie rms-rash aulg-tl. pANirL LANE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
EXCELsIOR FAMILY STARCH.


WARRANTED.
CHEAPER and superior to any other starch,
Nor lamily purposes, being entirely free from
allspeoks This article may hc used with the nj.
most confidence, in preparing the finest mRsiiHs
and linens. The ingredients with when tins
starch is made, render, wholly unnecessary the
use OF starch polish, orspermlcrii, ms It ptoiu-
crs a iine polish without cumming up or iuluring
the fabric, which Is inevitably the case from the
constant use Of oily matter.
Directions far use Take two-,hirds Of the
quantity generally used OF other kinds, dissolve in
cold water, then pour in boiling water, stirring
1nickly--hoi lew minutes. For ~ le by
August &c = W. CuEryFD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
FOE, SAs.l:

BLAcESM tn sH 2, TcOLSze
CAD shop is Pleasantly located in the town of
> lllrdiug, twelve miles north from Ottawa,
has an ample patronage, and - a r1r" chance for
person wishing to follow that occupation
For particulars, enquire Of
Ju.y !g-3n IPuJ,rER < STEyFys
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
TOTHE PUBLIC,
Connecticut Clock Depot,
q. G. q 8. Il. DeanaI

\ LARGER variety, quantity, and superior
= quality to any beioiA offered in thiscity, con-
staniy on band, and sod az the most moderate
prices, as We receive direct from the manuiac tory.
Also, clock repairing done and warranted, at
moderate prices.
In yi,wo iny long experience, extensive nc.
quainiancg, and general ga ,i-oclion given IN the
business, hope 10 receive liberal shnre of pat.
Tomage, both from the city aud surrounding coui,-
try. A. 5. DEaN;, 'oesi side Of the court house,
Dt6irG. July Is
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
Nll'l,r(,sN.

4 LLpersons are hereby forbid hatborng or
"A trusungmy wife Wi'hemn,. she having left
INV bed and board on Friday, the 18th inst with.
oit cause and shall pay no debts OF her con.
tracing n TER tha, date,
AnnI-.f oI-lA.t InAIEa nlINEn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
PAINTING AND GLAZING.

The subscribers continue, asherc,oiore, to at
tend promptly TO all orders IN the painting aud ga-
ling Ine, TO which they propose 10 devote their
full attention as heretofore.
July % S c. EARL& SoN,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
CHICAGO MARKET.

'II'hp' MAiNhfi'
SEPTEMBER :, 1851.
For common grades Of Spring Wheat the
market is n shade easier Good to choice
Winter rcm1ns without change, Corn Is
quite unsettled Amer the steamer, prices
s'ilrtncd little, aud the market closed With
Offers plcn.y at the outside figures below
quoted Oalsnro in good demand. Rye and
barley IN growing demand.
Wheat, winter 81 ,3AaSl.i2.
Spring 81 l6a$l.2o
Corn, So j,c.
Oats, 35c
Egcs 49,
Butter, - l5c, fresh.
Flour $7,15.aSS.25
Wool, 2oa34c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

FARM RIDGE SrMlNARG This is one Of the
best schools in this part Of the state, and has
pleasant and healthy location. a new
quarter commences Oh the 18th Oct. See
advertisement
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

WHEREAS, default has been made in the
w payment OF eight hundred aud fifty doIlals.
due on the first day OF July, a. u. 1854, and uI-
so Of the insurance on the mill situated On tho
premises described below, according 10 the couii-
tons OF mortgage on said premises, execu;edby
William s. Eu.on, and Sarah ] t.as,ou, his
wife, to me, and dated july LIST, 1851 To secure
the payment OF the purchase money Tor said prem.
ses.
Now, therefore, in pursuance Of power con-
tanned in said mortgage, and in default cl the pay
ment OF the said sum OF money, due thereon "a
aforesaid, aud the taxes and Insurance money,
according to the terms aud conditions % elid
mortgage, shall sell At public auction, at IN"
door OF the court housein the city of ottawa, IN
la Sale county, aud state OF Illinois. between
the hours Of 10 o'clock A. VI. and 1 o'clock y.
NJ, Of the s'th dOy Of August, A. ID. 1854, the FOL
ing described pteuses.t az being the same men
toned aud described in said mor,gugcl for chsh n
hand, to wit. Lots six, srven, eight, eleven,
twelve, and thirteen, in block eleven. in Otn"t
Centre. insaid county OF LA Sale, except 50 msrl
thereotas hns been taken and appropriated i'i
the III and Michigan canal. The above sale is tn
be made TO satisfy the whole amount due on snih
mortgage, and also costs and Insurance money
paid. lonS Il. llisMhN, MORTGAGE
The above sale Is postponed until the l'h day
Of September next, to take place nj the sn,nu
hour and place. JOINS L. iltSaAN. mortgage.
llolhstet & Cavalry, Gttys. August 26-iw,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

I or Ia in block IL, in North Ottawa There
l i are two buildings on the lot. the one occupied
as the Railroad house, on La Sale street, a few
rods north of the bridge. The other hulldng IS
also hull, for a grocery. The property willie sold
ut bargain. Apply to aul9-6N JosErn KENNEDY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

rliE subscriber informs the clizrns 81 Ottawa
and vicinity. tina, he hhs closed business at he
old stand, and y now foreman IN the n,w boot
streets, in Cook 4 GIUyrrs new wooden black
where hey can grl bi0r- and shoes Of II dcsctp-
tons tAuru.t 2G-3W W C. F1su
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
HoSFoRD 81 MILLER,
Cereal and Agents,
WlIInLnn. HLirk MiNk ca. lfWl.

4 RE prepared to IRA nsact any business per
4 iuiiiuE 70 thc PHTcUHrr hhd ahle OF IaHd OF
Town Lots, iuyrs'. cation OF ttirs, transfers and
crUvryanCes generally.
r- have located ourselves in III. mlefioriOr
ilItt purpr.e and wal personality survey md care
luiIy rNliGiue any ifact 0lia nd within our reach,
give c,iI'ctnnh prompt iuipunlion concerning
Cougrrs, Lands ga the Dialogue aud D-sMoines
Land D..,fic,s, ~ any oi the surrounding coun.
t..- especially on thc proposed lines at Rail Ro1d
from Dubuque wtstand the Cedar River Valley
Raj Road Persons wishing 10 make sairinyesi-
mru,- by h1 wing car, To-, elections made would do
wei, 20 atjlc-. Of give " ac1ll.
Land. located Oh time for - Tiers. Payment of
taxes luictua,,y attended 70. Township p.aisuf
i1trsidalr niwnyt ON hand
80 900 Acres of Choice Farming Land,
Fer Sale from 81 10 81 pes acre. Also several
small lots of timber ot good quality. Likewise .
or 3 improved Farms near the county seat.
Az HOSFORD EDMUND MILLER,
RErrRENcrs Coy Maucsou. Springfield, III I;
Hon James Gvin, Huntington, Pa; Il c Goo
dell, CASH, Ncrch. & Droysrs' iiauk, Joliet, III ;
George :. Fisher, Cash, Bank Of Ottawa, III; II.
r. Eamcs Banker, Otiawa, I'll; T.. i. stiles, Esq
Dixon, H.. II :, iletAcungton, Ouluque Iowa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

FRAvcis WARvEr, offers himself rs a can.
dilatc for Sheriff Of La Sale County at the
next election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

We are authorized to announce BRADsoRD
c. MITCHELL as an Independent candidate for
the Office Of Sheriff Of In Sale county,
the next November election.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
\otiy.

NOtifc.
IF my wife. Wilhclmma liiner, fails TO return
| to my bed and board within one week nom th..
jn,r OF Jhs notice, she il hereby notified tina,
shall ih,nceiurih no longer recognize her NJ my
wife. hut will consider tina, relation a. at an ent
h,iw,cnus s2-3w CHARLES BrNrn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
NNO,y.NOY'.sg.G.

"UpGNER says there II M book store In Ut
w ,awn, knows nothing. T.. Y GrlggN has
~, 500 worth oibooss, stationery nnh articles be.
longing 20 n book trade, and il the customers will
come IN aud cab Cor books, he will doihlc his stock
this fall. Call Tor anything you want, nnd u |
have not got on mysh.veslwlll aonn griit M the
new dug aud book store nule T.. Y GRiG9s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
r-aD11 n~slN ace

THE three very desirable AMI slightly lots, op.
L po.i'e the residence Of Judge Catun
Also, lots !. ,, and 3, in block -, stateSald..
ton; Tor sale on very favorable leruIs
Also, the farm, late the properly Of John
Byrnes, deceased, situntcd miles easl of South
Ottawa, containing 100 acres 100 under fence
ana in cultivation asma orchard and new
and well built dwelling house, Sc. The place is
one of the most desirable tor any one seeking II
permanent home near town, II can be- mace a
that one cat wish. Terms easy, ilsn,
$50 Acres of Choice Sci, cted Prairie Land
Situated IN the town OF Bruce, on which is % ca.
ted lIauponcy mound
Also, l6Oacres IN the same town. few miles
from New Michigan Wlij j. G.. Narrt-GER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
AGENTS

E'a'e ct Chej Nay5ra~, 5s'T
DUBLlC Notice is hereby Given that he SUB.
I scriber, Administrator OF the estate ct ca
LED Hayward, deceased will attend the County
Cesri OF La Sale County, aud State of Illinois.
at n term thereof to be holden at the Cour-
Y USE, in Ottawa, in sand County, on the 81
Monday of September. 1851, when and where
all persons having claims agaiust snid estate are
notified and requested 10 presen, the same % sal
Court Tor adjudication.
AuguSt5, IT, J. RenD, .idM'r
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
Hogs.

I GIVE notice hereby, that. while ever, body
/ els.s hogs are allowed to run NJ large, will
not submit toheirg robbed Of my hogs tina, run
the streets. | will submit to The city laws only
when they are enforced equally against all II
anybody iakrsmy hogs. he shall paw Tar them.
,S,wtn,lst: CA.ris ll,iiss Jt,S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
q Hats and Gaps. "a

W daVS anu CapS. q
One door emit NJ J. GGggs Drug Store,
North ride n (ourt H0use.
JUST RECEIVED BY EXPRESS.
4 LOT OF Fash enable Drlb Beaver Hats,
~ weighing something less lhnn 4 Pound n
piece.
ALSO RECEIVED,
4 large assortment OF Cloth aud Glazed Caps, Of
different styles tor Men aud Boys lam manu-
iDcturIug
silk and MO!cs'in Hats,
of Fin. Quality, ana superior to any ever offer
ed for Sale IN this market Gents wshiug Hats
will do we'll to give me call before purchasing
elsewhere as have
Every Style g. Kind Of Hat now Worn.
Uy- kossuth Ilstsof1ll Styles, Colors and Sne :
from lumnts up
Any Quantity Of WIN H. Beebe 4 Co. Lea.
~ < Co, and Gcu;n's Spring Style Of II ATS-
Also large assOIint'ut ui Fashionable Caps,
At he new Hat aud cap Mandatory OF
June g. 1861 RoBgRr EEicH.
North -de OF Court House
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
suynr., oyrliOun.ifics,

4 ND at prices hat defy competition at the
~ sipuut the lone star aud IN tact ever, ihrg
for the good aud comfort oi the community a,
large, NJ Angus, ~ LowssugRy 4 SMITH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

ksidis Of james HodR, dsc'd
DuBLlC Notice is hereby given tina, the SUI.
scrlher, eXeculrx OF the estate OF James
ll0an, deceased, viii attend the couuiy COur,
OF La Sale county, and State 0! Illinois, at
term thereof TO be holden nj the our, House, ia
Ottawa, in said county, on the first Monday in
October next, when aud where persons having
claims agGins, SAID estate are notified aud r..
qurstedto present the anne to said Cuur, Cor adu.
dication, au26-6w MARIAN lioAv, err.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
LOST.

THE undersigned lost, on Monday afternoon
| last. between the krry aud Mr. Mills. IN
South Ottawa, pocket book, containing about
eight dollars IN money, and some valuable pa.
pcrs The finder will &c literally rewarded upon
the delivery ,i the ane at this office, or to the
subscriber in the town OF Bruce.
september 2-3w JcnS liscksnA~,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

Also, few sctt, of beauliia cottage furniture
of the newest STYLE. A new style OF mahogany
chairs, with casters and all kinds Of parlor turn
,ure, Of III. latest aud mosl fashionable make.
1hcir stock will be repiensheh us last as sold ,
SO ttat they viii never be out OF any important
article,
They engage TO sell MS good an article. and in
no case 10 20 above Chicago prices
DERTAklNG, IN all its branches, cared
on ms pSual. they have a good hearse, and Mr.
Moore will always be IN readiness 10 attend to
call. n tina, line, either ut the store, or nt his
dwelling, two doors south Of the store. aug6
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09


Dry Coiors-Snow white zinc, brown zinc,
China white, red lead, and Venetian red ex-
ira Nermllion, rose pink, Litharge, yellow orhrc,
chrome yellow, PARIS green, Hlb,rnin green,
Prussian blue, pure blue, French ultra marine
blue, Nnndyke brown, purple brown, Italian 81
enna, burnt and powdered. same raw aud pow
drre6 Turkey umher, burn, and powdered same
raw and powdered; lamp-black. imperial black,
Frankfort black, Ne.
C0iors in Oa Throne green. assorted in
cans; extra permanent Paris green, navy green,
Pfussian blue, chrome yellow, burnt sienna as
sorted cans; raw sienna, assorted cans; burnt
and raw lumber also assorted cans black paint
in clns, patent French znc dryer, &c.
dfHiSheS.--Dest elastic body yarlish, super
fine polishing Copll, super Copai cabinet varnish,
hne furniture varush, best Japan gold size, best
Drmar vnrnish, for porcelain Il ish, strong drying
II, refined nseed oil, boiled, boiled lnseed OIL,
niuserd oil.
Granias Co'ors.--All granting colorspreparcd
in TN boxes.
Pencils and Brusies-All kinds used by
painters and artists, ~ common paint brushes,
cameis hair brushes &c.
Paprr Haaeing and sntin paper, bor-
ders, hfe board prnIs, oil aud transparent win.
dow shades, trimmings, DC.
Glass All sizes iromsby 10, 4" 30 by ~.
Doors. sash, glazed aud ung!azed blinds, &c.
Sand paper, emery paper, and emery cloth tor
machiuIsis, ground pumlce stone, stencil plates,
and brushestor marking, &c.
Eureka !-Hrnry MlIlers Eureka fine Gu, chew
| in z tobacco, a wholesale and retail,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
NewTailOring Establishment,
American Artists; Union !

Il ME Subscribers 10 the Works Of the Art
i is's Union are rospcctinlly informed that
from the unprecedented favor which they have re-.
c"lyed, the Secretary ieels confident in rlatne
that the whole number oi Engrnvinrs ESQ O0Oj.
will be disposed oi wIlhm few months, Ut which
dee notice, through the press, viii be gwen.
AGENTS
NJ" requested to form Clubs ami send in their Sob.
scubers without delay.
j. W. HOLDRCOKE. Srcre.lyp.
July 22-3m. sos broadway, New Y nj,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

n
article belonging 10 the trade. Mechanic aud
ala who are engaged ~ tuIdIng, atc invited to
cali upon ~, as W. can iJru,-h you th al, Jhe
materials Tor building lhat yen may want.
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES.
Those Who are dhuut commencing keeping
house, eau be furnished with cutlery OF all
kiDts.
Tea aud table spoons, Bmss, TN, andjapd can.
Wooden bowls, d,rtuths,
NincIng knives, Shuycls and tonGs,
Rolling pms, Eudmc He'd pore, lam kel-
FulatOr mashc1s, ties,
Brass kettes, Ten and coffee cans,
M mons, and wa h-boards, ana thousand and
one articles besides
fAHMiSG TOOLS.
Hay folks, Pick axes,
Manure forks, Natinras,
ShOycI- aUu spades, Grub hoes
crow bars, Mnilrn1.e castings q. u :.
Scythr sualha, kinds,
Hunts CuIius' md SIM mons axes,
Hard pane nip, cross-out, aHd mill saws,
Log aud trace ohhins, dog chains
Also, 100 chain pumps, waitiug to draw the wa
ter from the pralrir wells
EsEACkSNsT TOOLS.
Bellows, Hammers,
Vices, AnvIls.
Siedees, Stocks mud dies.
Ii Is impossible 10 enulHrra'c az the goods we
have to sell We ipyiIe all To call ~ aud see IL,
and we viii cndeayOT to sell ven goods a. CHEAP a.
any other establishment. You viii hnd u on
hand atHi. lines, ear,y and late, ready nnd wIi-
ling 10 show you goods, aud sell ~ yOI II We can
We are also manufacturing tin and copper
ware, r' every description
Also. cave tIoughs oi the h's' OF stock, and
put up 10y an eype -icnced workman.
We also buy old castings. copper, brass and
pewter, for which we Wi nay the highest price,
o. W. JACKSON. august 26 ) WAN. lockwood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
SHELF s,assDNX's

Our stock islatle, aul comprise almost every
article belonging 10 the trade Mechanic aud
all who are engaged ~ building, atc invited to
cali upon ~, a. W. can iJru,-h you " th all the
minerals Tor building hat yen may want.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09

LS'aie ct Joha I. carr d,c'd.
DuBilc Notice is hereby given that the sub
L scrlber, executor OF the estate oi John II.
Carr, deceased, will attend the County Court
OLA Sale County. and State OF Illinois, at n
term thereof to be holden at the Court House in
Ottawa, in said County, on the frs, Monday Of
October next, when and whercall persons having
claims against said estate are notified aud re-
qdcsteG To present the same tosaid Cont for nd
iudicauon, uul9-Gw Thomas FI>NIR, err.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
PAINTS, OILS, ~ VARNISHEs,

III AVE openedat the above stand, and have
/ tor sale iull assortment oi every article in
the paint and Colorado. aud needed in the ou, :
lit, painting, and finishing of buildings, as
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-09-09
Paint Establishment,

South Side IF Nodison ST., East Of the
Court House Square, Ottana, Nis.
, 1854-12-02

appear to show lax state of discipline on
the part of the police, such as street riots
and the sale Of spirits without licenses,
there is considerable augmentation. 1t
is but fair to state however, that this in
crease may he more ostensble than real,
and may be just as well owing TO the great
er activity and vigilance Of the authorities
in detecting and furnishing classes of Of
fences that have hitherto been looked upon
with rather an indulgent eye.
In city where population increases with
such unparalleled rapidity as in ours, and
which is continually absorbing elements that
are foreign to it in language, habits, and
social as well as political training, it would
be satisfactory reflection at any time to
find that the returns of crime did not keep
pace with the growth of its numbers. How
much more reason have we to congratulate
ourselves, when We learn that instead Of
merely remaining stationary, the statistics
of the more serious classes of offences ex-
hibit decided tendency the other way
Nelc York HcraH.
, 1854-12-02

CRIME IN THE Cry OF New YoRK.-In
another column will be found the statisti-
cal details Of the usual semi-annual report
of the Chief Of Police from the lst of Jan
uary to the Both Of June, on the operations
and conditions of the Police Department.
On glancing over that portion of the re-
turns which relates to offences committed
within the jurisdiction of the city authori-
ties, and comparing them with the report
of the previous half year, we arc happy to
find that in crimes Of serious character
there has been a sensible diminution, whilst
in the lesser class Of delinqnences bnt few,
and those Of q nature that can be easily
checked by greater amount Of watchful-
ness and vigilance on the part fthe police,
exhibit any tendency towards increase
Thus, for instance, in assaults with intent
to kill there is decrease of 33 per. cent
and in cases of assault and battery l2I per
cent. Against these gratifying facts, how
ever, We have to balance an increase in the
number of murders Of twenty-six; but as
the offences comprised under this head bear
but fractional relation to large class Of
crimes classified under the two former and
as they properly speaking belong to the
first, the result on the whole shows mark
ed Improvement in this respect. In the Of
fences classified under the heads Of attempts
to steal, rape, aiding and assisting to es-
cape burglary, constructive larceny, fraud,
grand larceny, picking pockets, passing
counterfeit money, perjury, and robbery in
the first degree we notice q large per cent
age ofdecrease; whilst in those which would