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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-04-14

Gudrdiaa's Notice.
THE Undersigned guardian Of Ezabe I'll Rob.
i son. Edmond r. Robson. and Sophia Rob
son. minor heirs Of Thomas Robson, late OF La
Sa lie county, Illinois, deceased. will present her
petition TO the said La Sale circuit court at the
next term thereof to be holden a, Ottawa, in
said county, on the second Monday in May
next, on the first day Of the term thereof, OF as
soon thereafter as counsel lean be heard, for the
sale Of the south east quarter OF section thirty.
two. in township ,hriy-ihree north. OF range
eight east OF the third principal meridian. in
Grundy county in said state, containing 100
acres. All persons interested in said estate, may
appear and show cause. II any they have, why
said real estate should not be sold
CATnARis RoBsoN, guardian.
HOllister & Cavalry solicitors March "a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-04-14
Groceries.
Notice,
Robert MONTGOMERY

Robert Montgomery
now opening ,at his old stund, east side ii the
! court house general assortment OF family
groceries, tea, sugar, coffee, molasses, SPICE,
ginger, cloves, nuimrgs, Sc.
Oysters, Sardincs, and LObstcr>,
Constantly on hand. Also, handsome lot Of
toys aud chiir-n's hxings
Also, lemons, ornnF's =, nu's, fgs, raisins, sc
Syracuse and fine salts; pork Hnt hams and
general assOf,mcniut
LIQUORS,
OF the best quality OF all kinds, wholesale and re-
tail.
TAR, POWDER, SHOT, AND l. AID.
Cement and lime wlll be krpion hand: all OF
which he will sell Tor Rad, pay, as low rs cap be
had in the city OF Ottawa Nav 7.
~A62y3e> White Fish, Salt, and Trout !
$-nN~ JUST received, a superior lot OF
white fishand trout, and by tie barrel, 4,
barrel, and at retail.
Also, satbythc barrel and sack.
Al:iS X. MoSTs0srry
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Erecuf0r's Sale of Real E.t1tr

Executors Sale Of Rea, Estate
WILL sell at the door Of the court house in
! Ottawa. on Stature day, Nay 18th at o'clock
T. NJ. par, OF block No. five, in Ottawa North,
250ieet deep by 60 wide on north end and about
100 feet wide on south end, on which stands ne W
and substantial warehouse
Lot No. lubbock No. %. in the states addi.
tonic Ottawa, on which is a good dwelling
house and out houses
Terms! cash. balance on G and 10 months
with security. mar24 b. C. Cook, executor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-04-14
KNOXV.NOTIIING.

"HOEVER says there is no book store in OF
w lava, knows nothing. r.. Y. Griggs has
-, 800 worth oibooks, s'ationer and rIcles be-
longing to book trade. aud il the customers will
come IN and cali Tor books, he will double his stock
this tall. Call Tor anything you want, and II
have not got II on mysh.ves, will g- Il, n, the
new drug and book store. aul f.. Y. GKiGGs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-04-14
DRIP Goods.

III y Suooo'
ATTENTION
Is respectfully invited to the
Beautiful & Extensive Assortment
WINTER ( GOODS
Tobe found at
NATTINGER's,
Corner Of Main and La Sale Streets
DRY GOODS,
.u.GD-n>aH u~rGsS
Hats, Caps, and Bonnets,
BOOTS e. SHOES,
GROCERIES,
Hardware, CrOckcry, Wood
Ware, &c.
The dry goods jrpar tmenti is no, to be excelled
in the city, embracing,
Brosdclolhs, Tweeds,
Cloak cloths, X, ntucky jeans,
CassimeTes, Nestngs,
Satine,s, Of various colors and qualities.
LADIES' DRESS GOODS.
Mernoes, French Engli,h, mud German.
Coburgs, cashmeres, and de lanes, plaid figured
and plain,
Alpaccas, Of different styles,
Velvets-sjlk and co itoI--assol,cd colors,
Silks, black end cOlored,
- plain and figured,
rich plaid raw silk,
Worsted pl aids aud nseys,
Prints and gnfhams, foreign and domestic, IN
endless variety.
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
Rich velvet ri bbons all colOrs,
Plush - silk and cotton,
Gaoon trimmings,
Silk and m0liar trimmings,
Gimps and irinRes,
Silk buttons and braid,
And an excellent assortmcnto
Edgings, insertngs,
Undersleeves,
Lace collars,
Linen "
Chcmse,,s. merino vests,
llandkerchieis,
Jaconets.
Cambrics,
Swiss muslin,
Bishop lawn,
BObblnrues,
Bonne, ribbons. all tolon,
Cap "
Tafleta
The stock Of
HOSIERY,
Will he found complete.
Ladies aud gentleman, Misses and children,
OF oil ages, can here be suited with fine or low
priced stock ings and socks, OF silk, wooden
worsted, or cotton, of almost every description.
Particular notice is called 10 the variety Of
- HI N /.
Broche long shawls,
Bay staie long and square shawls,
Which require inspection to be- appreciated.
The glove department is replete with varieties
Of
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Look out for Fire.

aAfE are agent for the
w Htnn ln,,araneeco., Hartford, Conn.
Northwestern Oswrgo, NY.
the old md responsible companies, having stood
the test OF many years and are prepared 20 insure
the prOpert, OF our friends aud neighbors agsins
loss by ire. on iair terms Gro. S. FisHER
Inland marine risks taken in The .Eua. ap29
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PAINTING AND GLAZING,

The subscribers continue, nsheretoiore, to at.
tend promptly to all orders in the painting and gla.
zing line, to which they propose to devote their
full attention as heretofore.
July 9. . sc. EARL& SON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-04-14

~ ROCERIES OF all kinds kept constantly on
" hand and for sale by
NJ arch 3. REppIcK & UTuRLpur.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-04-14

Carpets
NOW is the time to buy them, as we have n
~ fine assortmen, on hand, and will sell them
ut about cost. mars RgpDIcK Il IURIBuT.
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VIZ HlTE fish, trout. cod hsh, and mackeral,
w oil prime, and for saleby
March B.. REDpicx T. Hul1BvP.
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Groceries,
Staple and Fancy Hardware.

Pen, pocket, and table knives,
Tea. table, and dessert spoons,
SCISSOR shear, shutters, and tray,
Candles'icks, lamps, butts, md screws,
Axes. hammers, haichets, tacks,
Wood saws, hand saws, shovels,
Scylhes, forks, log chains,
Trace chains shoe and white wash brushe,
Coffee mills, boys skntrs, door laiches & c
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02
THE BEAUTIFUL.

Walk with the beautiful and with the grand;
Let nothing on earth thy feet deter;
Sorrow may lead thee weeping by the hand,
But give not all thy bosom's thoughts to her.
Walk with the beautiful
hear thee say, "The beautiful! what is it 2"
Oh, thou art darkly ignorant! BE sure l
'Tis no long weary road its form to visit,
For thou canst make it smile beside thy door
Then love the beautiful
Ay, love it tits sister that will bless, Jtefr Il
And teach thee patience when thy heart is lonely;
The angels love it, for they wearits dress,
| And thou art made q little lower only.
Then love the beautiful!
Sigh for it kiss it when tits in thy way
BE its idolater as of maiden.
Thy parents bent to it, and more than they
BE thou its worshiper Another Eden
Comes with the beautiful
Some boast its presence upon Helen's face;
Some in the piniond pipers of the skies;
| But be not foold. Where'er thy eye might trace,
Searching the beautiful it will arise.
Then seek it everywhere!
Thy bosom is its mint the workmen are
Thy thoughts, and they must coin for thee.
Believing
The beautiful is master of star,
| Thou makst it so but art thyself deceiving
| If otherwise thy faith.
Dost thou see the beauty in the violet cup?
I'll teach thee miracles. Walk on this hearth,
| And say to the neglected flowers, Lookup,
And beye beautifully If thou hast faith,
They will obey thy word.
One thing, warn thee: crook no knee to gold;
1t is q witch of such almighty power
That it will turn the young reflection old.
l reach my hand to him who, hour by hour,
breaches the beautiful!
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

A SENSIBLE MovE.-The citizens of Erving
Massachusetts, at their recent town meeting,
made a practical acknowledge of" woman's
rights" by the election of woman as men,
ber of the School Committee. We fully agree
with the Greenfield Gazette when it says that
I" every year we see men elected on School Com
mttees who are not as well qualified as dozens
of women in their respective towns, or even as
their own wives. Many School Committees
would be improved by the introduction of some
women"
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

NOVEL RELIGIOUS MovEMENT-GerritS Smith,
Berah Green, and a few other spirits of that or
der, have lately been holding a meeting for sew
eral days at Oswego, to adopt measures to
break up all old religious denominations and or
ganizatons, and build up new system of their
own, to take the place of every other. They
hold that all sectarianism is wrong, that there
should be but one universal church, and that hon.
esty should be the only test required to entitle
person to the rights of membership, and so on
t4.s ro... Poughkeepsie Eagle.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02
WHICH OF THE ROOTS SHALL WE
HaIT rrI ll RATNE2 t II.I H' f

Those who have grown roots of various kinds
for many years may have no difficulty in an
swerng this question. But there are many
farmers both young and old, who havebut little
experience in growing root crops. And as all
who have made trial Of roots, whether for sheep,
mich cows, cattle, or horses, are disposed so far
as we have heard any expression Of opinion, to
continue and enlarge the cultivation Of them,
there must be many who are now, or soon will
be putting the above question to themselves
TO assist such in determining the question prof
itably, we would submit few statements which
seem to go far towards securing prominent or
perhaps the foremost, place to the beet in some
or all its varieties.
Turnlps are raised to greater extent, both
IN Great Britain and this country than any other
kind froots, except perhaps potatoes But wa
ter enters very largely into their composition, so
as to detract from nutritive qualities. We were
not aware of the great superiority of beets over
turnps until we met with the following state
ment by reliable authority. DR.. Thos Ander-
son, Chemist to the Highland Agricultural So
ciety of Scotland.
In the No. of the Transactions or Journal OF
that Society for March 1854, DR.. A. states that
he had analysed crop Of mangold wurtzel
grown by M. Teller, of Aver, Ga model farmer)
amounting to "a tons per acre, and ascertaned
by that analysis that the nutrtive matter produ.
ced exceeded two and half times that of good
and three and half that of an average crop o
turnips
Mr.. A. Y. Moore, President of the State Ag
ricultural Society of Michigan, states that the
kind of root which has produced the greatest
quantity of milk with him is the sugar beet.
He thinks that they are superior for milcf
cows, to any other root or vegetable whatever
He informs us that butter made in winter from
cows fed on this root in addition to their dry
feed of hay, is nearly as great in quantity as il
the fall, and of nearly if not quite, rich col
or and quality.
To secure good crop of beets, especially o
the white Silician, the seed should be soaked
as otherwise they will germinate slowly, or no
at all in very dry weather; the soil should b.
deeply plowed and well pulverized, the rows
feet apart to admit of easy cultivation between
them.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

MAIL BURNED.-A quantity of mails from the
west, which came down to the Suspension
Bridge over the Great Western (Canada) Rail-
way, were burned in car at the Bridge last
night The mails were for this State and east.
The fire of course was accidental. The amount
of matter destroyed, we cannot state. G. A.
Orssin, mail agent on the N. F. Road, informs
us that the damaged mail matter was sent to the
American side of the Suspension Bridge, and
will be there overhauled, and such as is worth
forwarding will be sent on Immediately.
Rochester Union.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

"NoTHING IS sCHANGED."-These words were
uttered by Louis Napoleon, the French Empe-
ror, when the news of the death of the late En-
peror of Russia, was announced to him. Soon
as he broke the seals of the despatch, he exclaim-
ed to the officers around him, " Gentlemen, this
is news indeed; the Emperor Nicholas died this
morning at st. Petersburgh;" then, after short
pause, added, Nothing is changed" and we
greatly fear that Napoleon the ii, with his usual
sagacity is right, and that nothingfs changed
Every thing indicates that Louis Napoleon is
bound to push the war. State Journal
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

RUssIA--A grave event has just occurred at
Moscow. The large bell of the tower of Ivan
Velik in the Kremlin, fell to the ground at the
moment when the ceremony of swearing ale
glance and fidelity to the new Emperor was go
ing on, and by its fall crushed nearly 100 per-
sons. For people so superstitous as the
Russians, this disaster has appeared most sin
lister omen, and the letter which gives an ac-
count Of the event states that the effect on the
public mind has been that of great consterna-
ton. aafJ J..t,e.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

The PREss.-A large portion of community
seem to think press is bound to support the
prominent men of the party to which they be-
long, whether they do right or wrong. We nev-
er look upon our duty as such. We believe
the principles of democrats are right, that by
them our country has prospered beyond all prec-
edent and if they are carried out faithfully will
continue to prosper. There have been times
when the democracy have mistaken their men,
bave been betrayed, and the party have been
disappointed. We never feel bound to sustain
wrong in any man, and he who looks upon the
press in such light, materially errs.
'q Iaa4a. i.1i gs miles Republican.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

How TO RAISE A GREAT CROP OF POTATOES
One objection of farmers to raising potatoes
extensively is the amount of hard work involv-
ed in their cultivation,n digging and taking them
to market; and OF late years the uncertainty of
the crop, owing to the prevalence of the rot, has
been with many an additional objection. Our
contemporary of the Lafayette Courier recon-
mends naulcling the ground without blowing,
by which he assures his readers he has raised
900 bushels to the acre. s
Let the farmer or the gardner, select some re-
fuse lot, or part of lot of sod ground. Do not
plow it, but when planting time comes, say be-
tween the 10th of May and the ! st of June, place
potato cuttings on the grass Of the said ground,
from IL to lS inches apart-using about the
same amount, or perhaps a little more seed than
is used in the ordinary way planting. Cover
the ground thus sown with coarse straw, corn
stalks, leaves, or any other refuse matter of the
kind, to depth of 6 to 10 inches-just enough
to kill the grass and prevent its growing. The
potato vines will find their way through the COW
ering without difficulty, and form mat, which
will prevent the straw or other covering from be-
ing blown offby the wind. Potatoes planted in
this way will need no blowing or hoeing In
the fall when the vines are killed by the frost,
take strong rake and uncover the potatoes,
which will be found covering the ground, large,
dry, and clean enough for the dinner kettle, with
out washing. The ground will be found to have
lost none Of its virtue, but will, in fact, be en-
rched by the process. The labor prescribed, it
will be seen, is much less than will be required
by the old method of plowing planting, hoeing
and digging The result will be, in nine cases
out Of ten, a much larger crop of much nicer po-
tatoes-and what is still better, they will not be
subject to the rot.
Most farmers upon the prairies have an abun-
dance of materials for mulchng the ground, and
the experiment may be worth trial. 1t has been
successfully tried by others beside our cotem-
porary. Il might have proved failure in very
dry season, but in any other could hardly fail Of
success. The labor to cultivate a couple oi
acres in this manner would be but trfing. We
hope the experiment will be tried.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

The term infantry is said TO be derived from
an event in Spanish history. An lnfanti of
Spain having assembled a body of troops, and
marched to the aid of her father, by their aid
defeated the Moors; the foot soldiers were in
consequence held in greater estimation than be-
fore and were distinguished by the name of
the persons who hae thus led them on to VIC
tory. ata
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

The velocity of waves is the square root Of
their breadth Thus, fthe summit of two waves
are l6 feet assunder, and of others feet, the
velocity is 2 to J.. A pendulum equal to the
breadth vibrates in the time that the waves pro.
ceed.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

Theodore Parker, Wendell Phillips, and 9TH
ers, indicted for aiding in the Burns riots, were
yesterday discharged, in consequence of some
defects in the indictments. The decision was
hailed with loud applause by the spectators
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

t. M s. SMITH, Dealer in Drugs Medicines,
Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Dry Goods, Groce-
res and Provisions, Crockery, Hardware, Books,
Stationety &c. AT the Post office, corner of
Park and Barber streets, Mill Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

A MIRACULOUS WARNrNG.--So,ne week or
two ago. says the Rutiman (Miss.) Intelligencer
OF the 10th ult, strange thing is said to have
occurred in Kemper Co. A woman gave birth
to a child covered all over with hair. 1t lived
three hours, and spoke three distinct words
"seren gears famine" The strangest thing
about it is, half the population of Kemper be-
leve it, and are struck with terror at the porent-
Gus warning, which they are said firmly to be-
lieve is a solution of the purposes of Providence
in visiting the land with such strange seasons.
Natchez Courier
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

HOPKINS g. BROTHERS, Storage, Forward
ing and Commission Merchants general dealers
in all kinds of Dry Goods Groceries, Grain and
Provisions manufacturers and dealers whole
sale and retail in all kinds Of lumber. Mill
Point, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

WASHINGTON HOUSE, BY Henry Penney
err The proprietor has the past spring newly
fitted and partly re-furnlshed this House, and
feels confident visitors will find the House to
compare favorably with the best in the State.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

HORA CE MERRILL, Boot and Shoemaker.
Boots and Shoes neatly repaired, and all orders
promptly TENDED to. Shop one door below the
Washington House.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

HENRI Y GRIFFIN. Commission Merchant and
General Agent, Dealer in Salt Flour, Dry and
Green Fruits, Provisions Family Groceries,
Drugs Medicines, Perfumery, &C., &c, at his old
stand opposite the Washington House, Grand
Haven, Michigan. a
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

G. DA WIS g. CO., Dealers in Dry Goods, Groce-
res, Provisions, Hardware, Crockery Boots and
Shoes, &c. Muskegon, Mich.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

HENRY GRIFFIN, Justice of the Peace and
Notary Public for Ottawa County, has resumed
his former Land Agency business, and will at
tend promptly to the payment of non-residents
taxes; will negotiate for the purchase or sale of
both pine and farming lands. Deeds, Bonds or
mortgages, &C., executed at reasonable rates
and with despatch. Office opposite the Wash
ington House, Grand Haven. q
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

ldleness eats big holes through ones coat, jack
ct and trousers, and never provides money TO
mend them. O1 20 ai
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

THE REcKLEssNEss OF GAMBLERs-The Bal
tmore Republican says, we are informed on
good authority, that the following crcumstan-
ces actually transpired on Saturday night, in that
city:
A card party played for various stakes until
one of them-a mountaineering in her Ian
guage dead broke" offered to stake her infant
child against a dollar upon the issue of another
game. The proposition was agreed to by her
opponent, who was childless MOTHER and being
favored by fortune or misfortune, the conclu-
sion of the game found her the winner Of the
babe, bright healthy, male infant. The child
we learn, was delivered withouta murmur to the
winner
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

JOHN T. DA VIS, Merchant Tailor. Shop on
Washington street, second door west of ii. Grif-
fms store.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

Commission Merchants Fire Proof Brick Ware
house, Nos. 1872 and 1874 South Water Street.
Chicago. Ill. Goods received and forwarded to
Grand Haven with dispatch, and at the lowest
figure. Cash advances made on consignments.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

Explosions in steam engines arise from the
fire rising above the level of the water, and gen.
Grating hydrogen, which is exploded by atmos-
pherlc air derived from the neglect to keep the
feed-pump surrounded by water. i5
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

A. B. BIDWELL A. SON, Confectionery and
Bakery, Grand Rapids, Mich. c. b. Albee agent
for Grand Haven and vicinity.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

HAD SISTER, ONCE "And you
are the only child?" said the gentleman. !.
"I am now; but had sister once"-and the
boys cheek blanched and his lip quivered. The
words, and even more the tone in which the
words were spoken had impressed me with their
earnestHess
!, too, had sister once. too have seen the
blue eye that looked so lovingly upon me, grow
dim at the approach of the death angel. too
have looked for the last time upon the little
golden head--the coral lips now mute-the lit
tie hands that gave no returning pressure. all so
dreamlessly piowed beneath the coffin lid.
too had sister once e,and though years have pass
ed, say with renewed hope-I had sister once,
and shall have again. when life's troubles are
passed *-*-* Paw Paw u. S. TEL
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1855-05-02

REED, Attorney and Counsel
lor at Law. All business intrusted to me will be
promptly and satisfactorily attended to. Resi-
dence, Charleston Landing, Ottawa Co. Mich