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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-09-22
water Power 10 Tease.
Straycd or ~frgra.

~tEdS yea or ".f.a.
AN person ... ... lost q horse
~ orhor-es. ,..-.. .IriIr within
" NA--y-N the last 3Ori ..l... .ut wishes to
Je.~A X mud them; u ID. aJIl wrlle me,
Il y4Y postpaid, al Ouawa, H., giving
es.<.=sSzsa., his residence, the age, color. and
marks OF animals, | think | can
give him information where they may brIound nv
have hunted -srrays eve, since November Z.
1851 during which time have tOuuG : good ma
ny slrayed horScs, colts and cattle now taken IN,
that do not know of anyowner for and a num-
her OF them that have been worked for and
years ! am Ioldwere never advertised
also request al persons in the state kuowinro Of
any estrays that their neig bors may have, TO be
so KIND as to write me, glvngmc the mans name
aud re-. !rnce, description oi horse, Nc
shall continue the business ! have taken
down aud will continue to take down all estrays
that may find. Editors throughout the state
will confer favor upon the public at large by in
serting thsnot NAUuEa BLACK.
references Judge DIckey, Uaiker& Mex
ling, Ort"r" la sale CO., Illinois Michael
kennedl .I..ugron Bureau Co. T.. g. Sules,
Dixon 1pr-i'ly
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For Sale.
Great TsavcaIils.

All ut the above lands have been selected for
farming purposes, and ARE desirable farming
lands, and some OF them will be sold on canal
terms. MAY ~ X, IuomSE
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Coal, Stone, and Lime,

VIE subscriber is ready and willing to
l. supply coal stone, aud lime in quantities TO
sun, ns law, with as much despatch, and as good
as any other live man. Coal nile east of Fox
river bridge, and stone ard lime at the old San.
ger quarry on sec. 10, or delivered in the CITY.
June %. NAruANlr, prpIrv
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To n'liwrighs and Maohinists.
Metallic or Iulcanized Rubber
!MACHi ( BETTING.

PaHY.
'tNiiE experience oi the lasicIehi years has gai-
ned Tor this Bciune the confidence OF the
consumer, Thu, together with rh' nct that
great Improvements have been made N the quail
Wy, warrants the maI uiacturcts Iua.soTung It 10
II" Superior 10 leather ar aW ou.. O.. %, tor all
open lirlls, lmore especially g.. ..y, or nliu
Bot lnr the uiiowlUEfr ..r.
- The perfect 'quIIlty otv.. lrn thIrkness
whichIt VIII retain
No degree ot n...H. 80 J,.I."- Fab
rrnhel llpur, &c. a.a ..Hln. lrNnr in any
''ni'' 81 cold I..H.. pul.u.rIy well adap-
ed To damp ct wetp.ap,s
j. Ii soi great strength and durability, does
not slip on The pdirys, c,n.cquouliy a gain Of
power soblalned, and, wnrn adjusted to machl-
merry does M" require alteration, as ia the case OF
leathcr orauy other.
4--ln wide Betting, the cost s much below
that oi leather, or any other
We have now, AMI shlI continue Ia keep on
hand, It large stock OF this betting, from 10 II
inches wide
Also, steam packing aud lace leather, which
we VIII II IN quantities 10 SUIT customers. and
our prices are the same OF winch these goods are
sold IN Chicago ana ST. LOUIS.
March a. ]. MANLEY & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-09-22

In 90 or i0acre lots. being very good timber.
A large list OF lands, comprising about 100 900
acres, IL La Sale Livingston, Grandy, and
other counties will bc sold to suit cus TONERS, at
mir prices. (tebrl'Y 81 GEo. ;. fisher.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-09-22
NEW FIR VI.
More I.iwl,t.

SPlR'T gas and camphinc lamps. Also.
~ lamp globes, ct mneys. and wicks, ,or sale by
June ~ u. W.Lxgg
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Aladden's Lamp

IN the sell generating gas lamp, which s found
| at the sign OF The good Samaritan. Il viii
give the light Of iCnnjles nj lc an hour, or the
light Of Scandles at itc an hour. All who have
tried them will warrant them to be the ucanest,
safest pretileSt, cheapest light eve used -
Farmers, lawyers, mechanics, and everybody
else who hate grease, dh. trouble smoke, and
darkness, Try them, aud prove the truth.
May ~. u, Y ,ikiG6.
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J. q. YATT!NGEEe

Now has the large and best, and the most
~ genera, assorted stock OF goods IN Ottawa
The addition ot the large pur. ia,rs made east in
lastmonlh makes the ruure stock the most com
pete he ha' vet had The public gen rally are
invited 10 call and seri0r themselves No time
for putt, on lengthy descriptions We prefer to
show he goods, ani TO pat 10 the possrssiyn ,i
all what vii, be more satisfactory proof than fan
c! stores oi advertisements good and cheap
goods that oil must be- prascd with, aud viii
take IN pay beside, cash all kinds ol trade
The buck corner, south OF the court house
June .
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sTllE best i1rm ~ la Sale co containing 30
acres under cultivation, and - acres timber
500 fruit trees 400 at thea now in bearing. two
houses aud TWO barns, one ot the houses large,
SPRING and creek ON lhc place, &c. I eIms mo.
derale, Tor saI- by iuu9 TErF Il WArrEMhv
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4 Farm
Splendid Farm.

nF 100 acres, under fence aud cultivation, 10
~ miles from Ottawa, TOR safe low by
June Q. True & WATERMAN.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29
Washington News.

New YORK, Dec. 90.
The Eerald's Washing correspondent tel
egraphs that a Court-Martial has been Or
dered for the trial of Brcvet Col Blake, OF
the first dragons, for unofficer-like conduct.
Tt is also stated that the President will
prefer charges agaist General Garland, of the
9Th military division, for neglect of duty.
l learn that an order has been issued that
none but Americans be shipped on the new
steam fiisate Merrimac, now receiving her
crew at Boston.
All the officers of the Army now in
Washington are to be invited to the Presi-
dents this evening, to meet the Amoskeag
veterans.
To-day's proceedings changed the whole
aspect of things. It's conceded on all sides
that Banks will be elected. 1t may not be
tomorrow, but surely this week. Colonel
Richardson informed him to-day he consid-
cred it settled. Fuller's nationality killed
him.
The Times correspondent telegraphs:-
Senator TOucey is expected to receive the
appointment as minister to London vice Mr.
Buchanan. Z. Butler of Louisiana, was to
be confirmed as Secretary to Berlin.
The Judiciary Committee has reported
favorably on the nomination of the Kansas
Judges appointed during the recess of Con
gress, which were laid over for the discus,
sion of the constitutional question of the
power of the Executive to remove Terrific
rial Judges.
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The Weuther---FireS.

For the past four days, the thermometer
has not reached point at any time less than
two degrees below 0. OF course, it is nee
essary during such periods of extreme cold
to keep our stoves full of wood in our dwell
lings and places of businessmen only du-
ring the daytime, but for the greater por-
ton of the night.
This being the case, the obligation becomes
much greater than in ordinary weather, for
citizens to guard against fires. A confagra-
ton that might break out at any moment,
day or night, during this severe weather
would, in all probability, be general. Men
could not fight the raging element, with any
degree of success, even were they well sup
piled with water, which is not now to be
had in sufficient quantities in any other than
a CONCEALED state.
1t is best then for all to see that danger is
not allowed to Turk about their premises
Do not depend upon servants, but look to
the matter yourselves. See that your stove
pipes and fues are properly placed and safely
constructed, and note that all fires about
your premises are within proper limits be-
fore you retire for the night. There is no
safety unless you watch closely the devour-
ing element.
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THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER ~, 1866.
cad to Superior.

The Point Douglas and St. Louis River
Road has been worked and finished by its
contractor on the Southern Division-Hon.
j. D. Ludden-to point some miles beyond
Snake river. Orrin w. Rice, the contractor
on the Northern Division, has completed his
work some twenty miles out of Superior
leaving an unfinished portion between the
two contractors, jobs, so far as completed the
past season, of about 40 miles. During the
last six weeks, a narrow strip of timber has
been cut and removed along the line of the
road over this 40 miles, so that teams can
pass during the winter.
The first arrival over the new route since
its completion was on Tuesday evening"
Several gentlemen have come through, and
report it practicable for all winter purposes
There was great error in supposing that
the present appropriations would be sufficient
to finish this important thoroughfare. More
means are needed, which we presume Con
gress will not Withhold upon official represen-
tations from the proper quarter.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90.
SENATE.-On mothion of Mr.. Cass, the
protest of members Of the Illinois Legsla-
ture against the election of Mr.. Trumbull
was referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Mr.. Trumbull submitted evidence of the
regularity of his election, which was re-
ferred to the same committee. Adjourned
till Monday.
HOUSE. - Another ballot: - Banks, 1O4
Richardson, 10; Fuller, "a; scattering, 10.
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama, made proposit-
ion to appoint two standing committees, one
on Ways and Means, and the other on For
eign Affairs, in order to proceed to some
kind of business. These committees to Sc
lect their chairman by majority vote, and
the chairmen to preside over the ordinary
business of the House alternately till .
Speaker is elected.
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Congress-.

The old story comes to us, "No speaker
yet p' We fear that hot blood is being en-
gendered between the different elements Of
the opposition by this prolonged contest
and that the great cause of Freedom must
be the sufferer thereby. But the people are
closely watching those representatives who
have betrayed them, and the traitors will
have their reward.
We glory in the spirit which prompts the
One Hundred and Five to stand up fol
Banks on every ballot. Whether success OF
defeat be their ultimate fate, they are right
and free constituency will fully endorse
their actions, now and hereafter.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

CROPS OF SUGAH-The New Orleans Price
Current, of the LIST instant, thus refers to the
forthcoming crop of sugar:
With respect to the crop, it is quite GER
tain that the grinding season, on the whole,
has been very unfavorable one SO far, the
weather during large portion of the time
having been showry, with an unseasonably
low temperature, and these drawbacks, added
to the disadvantages which the crop labered
under in the forepart of the season, and
which have heretofore been referred to have
tended to reduce the estimates much below
the product of last year, which product was
less than that of the year previous in the
large amount of l02, 900 hhds.
A correspondent of the New Orleans Del
ia, at ST. James, La, writes under date OF
Nov. Goth:
We are having most unfayorable weather
for sugar making, and consequently many
planters have stopped. There is so little cane
left in the field that we do not fear the cold
weather. The yield thus far, has been I'M
precedentedly small, and they consider
themselves favored, who make half of last
years crop. Judging by reports from other
parishes, conclude we are doing as well as
most others.
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The Speakership.
New YORK

NEW YORK, Dec 10.
The Herald Correspondent telegraphs
from Washington on the 18th: "The opinion
that Banks must be ultimately elected is
steadily gaining ground, and is now generally
expected by men of all parties, but more
from conviction that nobody else can be
chosen than from any understanding of how
Banks can be-"
The Times correspondent telegraphs from
Washington: ct is expected tomorrow will
be wasted in a continuation of discussing
the proposition of a plurality election It
meets with strong opposition from several of
the anti-Nebraska men, which will make it
difficult to carry"
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From Kansas---Trcaties.

ST. Louis, Dec 70.
A dispatch from Independence, dated 18th,
says "The trouble in Lawrence, Kansas, is
settled, by the people promising to deliver
ritory, recognize the Governor as such, and
conduct themselves as law abiding people
should do. They refused, however, to de-
liver up their arms. The volunteers from
Missouri had disbanded and returned home. !"
Doubtful
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Ladies' Benevolent A. soci at n--2rd Ward

Pursuant to notice given in the Protestant
Churches on last Sabbath, meeting of the
ladies of the End Ward was held in tie
Methodist Episcopal Church Dec. &c, for the
purpose of carrying out tie design of the
Benevolent Association of St. Paul
The meeting being called to order, Mrs
Penman was called to the chair, and Mrs
Riheldaffer to act as Secretary.
The following constitution was presented
and on motion of Miss Wilkinson was adopt.
ed.
This association shall be called the 2nd
Ward Benevolent Association, auxiliary to
the Benevolent Association of st. Paul.
ARTICLE I'd.
The officers of this society shall consist Of
President, Vice President, Secretary
Treasurer, and Board of Managers, consis-
ting of three persons, any three of whom
shall be quorum for the transaction of bus
mess.
ARTICLE Sd.
Any person by the payment of one dollar
may become member of this association
The Society proceeded to the election Of
officers, when the following ladies were
elected:
President-Mrs. Penman.
Vice President-Mrs. BabcOck.
Secretary-Miss Wilkinson.
Treasurer-Mrs. Riheldaffer.
Mrs. Brisbin, Mrs. Wilkinson, and Mrs.
Masterson were elected board of Managers
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

EET The people of Vermont have with
in the last fifty years, almost lost the art of
raising their own wheat. Not many years
since, Vermont raised wheat to spare. Now,
not less than six hundred thousand dollars
are annually paid by Vermont people to the
wheat-growers of the West.
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ARTICLE Sd.

FROM SUPERIOR. - Messrs. McCracken
and Kingsbury, who claim to be members
elect to the Territorial Legislature, have ar
rived, and are stopping at the American
House. 1t is their intention to contest the
seats of Hon. j. D. Ludden and Hon. N. G..
D. Taylor.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

ESIt is estimated that the growth OF
tobacco in California, the present season,
will amount to fifty thousand pounds. One
grower in Contra Costa County, few miles
from Martinez, estimates that his crop will
amount to 5000 pounds. Tobacco promises
to become an important agricultural staple
of the State.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

LEGIsLATURE.-The Legislative Assembly
convenes one week from yesterday. Messrs
De Laverne and johnson, Members of the
House from the Mankato District, have al
ready arrived, and several others from the
more remote districts of the Territory may
be expected in town before the close of this
week.
E1The Sydney (Australia) papers, re-
lite that Lola Monies, being waited upon
by constable with an attachment for debt,
stripped herself and got into bed, telling the
astonished officer that if he wanted to take
her body in that condition he was welcome
to do it.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

STEAM MILL AT STocKToN.-A steam saw
mill will be in operation at Stockton in Wi
mona county, next week. Messrs. Dodge and
Hunt are the spirited proprietors. This con-
venience has long been needed at Stockton,
and will doubtless meet with great patron
age.-Wiaowa Argus,
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

A Printers VERDICT.-Alfred Dutch of
Chicago, has obtained verdict of $4,000
against F. c. Sherman, Ezra Sherman, NJ.
Regain, and others, for the destruction of his
newspaper established some five or six years
ago. Mr.. Dutch was at that time publishing
the Chicago Commercial Advertiser, was
owing the Shermans small debt which he
could not conveniently pay. They attached
his establishment, in doing which they lit
orally turned it out Of doors, greatly inju-
ring the presses and converting the type into
pi. He brought suit against them in turn
for the damage thus necessarily done to the
establishment, and has just succeeded in get
ting verdict as above.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

ANTI-FnLIsUsTER PRocLAMATIoN.-Pres
iden Pierce's last proclamation against the
Nicaragua Fillibusters reads as follows:
A Proclamation.
By the President of the United Saes of Amer.
icd.
Whereas, Information has been received by
me that sundry persons, citizens of the Uni
ted States and others, residents therein, are
preparing within the jurisdiction of the same
to enlist, or enter themselves, or to hire OF
retain others to participate, in military ope-
rations within the State of Nicaragua:
Now, therefore, I, Franklin Pierce, Presi-
dent of the United States, do warn all per-
sons against connecting themselves with any
such enterprise or undertaking, as being con-
trary to their duty as good citizens and to
the laws of their country, and threatening to
the peace of the United States.
1 do further admonish all persons who
may depart from the United States, either
singly or in numbers, organized or unorgan-
lied, for any such purpose, that they will
thereby cease to be entitled to the protec-
ton of this Government.
1 exhort all good citizens to discounte-
nance and prevent any such disreputable and
criminal undertaking as aforesaid, charging
all officers, civil and military, having lawful
power in the premises, to exercise the same
for the purpose of maintaining the authority
and enforcing the laws of the United States.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed to these presents.
Done at the city of Washington, the eighth
day of December, one thousand eight
H.. ST. hundred and fifty-five, and of the in
dependence of the United States the
cightieth.
BY the President FRANKLIN PIERCE.
w. L. MARCY, Secretary of State.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

CASTING OF THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT
AT MUNIcH.-The casting of the horse for
this work at Munich, is one of the greatest
feats Of modern foundry. AS fifteen tons of
bronze had to be melted and kept in state
of fudity for several days and lights prev
iously, large fire was at these huge masses,
which required to be stirred at times. When
the bronze was liquided, an ultimate essay
was made in trial cast, and to hi tighten the
color, some copper was added. Successfully
all the chambers through which the metal
had to flow in the form were cleared of the
coal with which they had been kept warm,
and the master examined all the air spirlls
and issues of the metals the props of the
tubes were then placed, and every man had
his duty and place assigned to him.
Finally, the master, amid the intense eX-
pectation of the many art amateurs present,
pronounced the words Gin the name of God''
and then three mighty strokes opened the
fiery gulf, out Of which the glowing metal
flowed in circuit to the large form. The
sight was magnificent, and in the little sea
of fire stood the master, and gave his COM
mands about the successive opening of the
props. Hot vapor poured from the air spi-
rails in the conduits the metal boiled in
waves; still, no decision yet, as the influx OF
the bronze in the very veins of the figure
could be but slow.
At once flaming showers jumped out Of
the air conduits, and the master proclaimed
the cast to have succeeded. A loud cheer
followed, when the master approached Mr.
Crawford, the artist of the Washington
monument, to congratulate him on his sue
cess. Another cheer was given to NJ. de
Milter, the chief of the Royal Foundry Of
Munich, who had personally conducted the
work. London Builder.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

A man was arrested in st. Louis, on Tues
day last, and 5000 worth of gold dust and
jewelry was found in his possession. He
has been locked up until news may reach the
city of the great robbery supposed to have
been committed in one of the Eastern States.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

The WEATHER.-Our thermometer record
Of this morning shows the lowest Decembe,
temperature that has ever been known in St
Paul since our residence here of seven win.
tiers. Signs of moderation were apparent
last evening.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

Neutrality-suspicious. from Washington
appear to be positive that our Government
will not recognise Walkers new Govern
ment in Nicaragua. Col. Parker H. French
a somewhat noted character, has been sent
as it's Minister, but it is said he will not be
received in that capacity, and that Wheeler
our Minister, will be recalled for ackEowledg-
ing the new Government. The Presidents
late proclamation against the Nicaragua fill
busters, looks as though all this might be
true.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-12-29

The Know Nothings in New York are
busily engaged in selecting delegates to the
National Convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-26
HI. SEMkEN, Je

ii. SEmkEN, Jew6er,
330 Pe1rd. desrxs, bstses1 9th ds6 I0th sweets,
HAS RECEIVED AND OPENED THIS DAY
Il 4 magnificent assortment OF fine and 81
rich imported JEWELRY, such as Fior- EfA
entine and Roman Mosaics, Italian Lavas ~ q
and Corals, Garnets, Canoes, and a vari- 0sk
ETY. Of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any descrip
ton, the very latest styles Also, new lot OF
fine London and Geneva WATCHES, warranted
timekeepers.
FOE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
splendid assortment Of fine Silverware Pitch
ers, CastOrs, Creams, GOblets Cups, Forks and
Spoons, (sterling,) Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knives Sou and OYSTER Ladies
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars.
NAPKIN Rings, etc, etc.
SILVER PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA.
Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and
Spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments In
variety, Gard Cases, PortmOnnales, Cigar Cases
And also large assortment Of
SPECTACLES
IL Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, TO suit every
eve and age; Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Opera Glasses.
IL We take pleasure In showing our goods to
all, whether purchasers or not.
All our goods are warranted as represented and
Will be sold al the lowest possible price.
III Jewelry and Silverware made to order :;
Engraving on Stone executed at sh ort notice
ChronoIneters and all kinds OF fine Watches and
Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice
II. SEMKEN, Jeveler,
$50 Pc. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
dec 1T