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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22

THR FARMER AND THE BEoGAR,-A strong,
hearty, lazy loaier, who preferred begging
for a prccarious subsistence to working for a
sure one, called at the house Of blunt
Massachusetts, farmer, and, in the usual
language Of his tribe, asked for some "cold
victuals and old clothes"
"You appear to be a stout, hearty looking
man" said the farmer "what do you do for
livingY"
"Why, not much," replied the fellow,
"exccpt travelling from one place to ano-
ther."
"Traveling about, ch!" rejoined the far.
mer; "can you travel pretty well'"
"0h, yes, I'm pretty good at that"
swell, them" said the farmer, coolly,
opening the door, ''lets see you travel"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22
Cl,nugc. Cllnllgc,

- THE subscriber having bough, the entire
stock OF boots and shoes formerly owned
BY A. c. Putnam, on Madison ST., is now adding
a new supply to the former stock, which will
make his stock ms desirable as any in Ottawa.
Tha nkful for past lavors, he would as usual take
extra care both in stock and workmanship, to nc-
commoda,e oil his friends aud customers who may
eiye him cali. Al kinds OF boots aud shoes
made 90 order.
Store nor on Main Street, opposite C1hmdn's
Store.
E.hrnnrvl7 W, C, FASH
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22
MISS MINER

DEt;S leave to inform the ladies' of Ottawa and vieni
IL ~ that she has Just received new stock of MILL
merry GOODS, comprising all the latest styles OF Bon
nets Caps Head Dresses Ribbons, Flowers Piumes &c
ALSO silks, Sat!ns, Plush, Velvet and everything IN
the line OF Millinery Those who may favor her with a
call fail TO be suited both in price aud quality
She has secured the services OF Mrs Parker and Miss
Sherwood who will take full charge Of Dress Making.
Her Dress and Cloak Patterns direct from New York
Ladies' shall be happy to show you Goods, whether
you uurcbns. or not Septcmbcr %.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22
CITY MEAT MARKET /!
TAILORING.
WILLIAM CONNOLLY

u informs the citizens ofOt.
IL tawa andthe surrounding country, that he
has Just received new stock of
Broadeioths, CdssimereS and Vestings
OF the laestsyle, and all kinds of tailors' trim
mings, all of which he wllscll cheap ior cash.
Also, all kinds of Ready Made Clothing of his
own manufacture.
Being an oldresdientin Ottawa, he would wish
for his oldacquaintances to give him n callbefore
purchasing elsewhere.
TAILORING n CUTTING
Done on the shortes, notice al his old stand orpO-
site the old City Hotel, on Madison ST., door
10 Dnnl Lcahvs Boo, aud Shoe Shop.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22

The Russians never laugh when they
feel funny" they double up, squeeze their
victuals, and give their moustachcs deuced
twist. Queer dogs are those bears.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22

"Massa says, kin you pay dis bill ~.
"Your master is in great hurry am not
going TO run away NO. but rolly, ole
massa's gwine to run away hesclG"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22
MRS. GRAY

MNSe UNNH
wv OULD inform the publ: that she still con-
w tnues to give lessons on the piano, guitar,
aud melodeon.
Also, instruction in thorough bass. Lessons
given at her boarding place, Mrs. iloldens, and
et the residence Of pupils. April 2S.
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1856, N. B. BRISTOL, 1856.
Forwarding and Commission
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
NEW MILLINERY ROOMS.

AIRS GREGG would call the attention Of the ladies,
ltI one and ALL her wall fitted up Millinery Rooms
over Mr.. j. W. Mills store opposite the Bank Ottawa,
where she will be happy to meet all her old friends and
customers Having just returned from the East with
and beautiful stock Of Winter Goods she feels conn
dent that she please both old and young with we'll
fitting Bonnes Caps Head Dresses, &c. Al braches OF
Millinery attended to promptly, usual. Dress Making
done all its branches, conducted by Miss Anna Yields
good assortment Of the most fashionable Dress Trim
nngs such Mori Antique, Moss Galyon, aud the va
riegated Plush Ribbon, for Cloaks and Dresses Ladies
would well call before purchasing their Dress Trim
mngs. nov IL
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DANIEL LEAHS

HATS AND CAPS
now worn, Of the tilest texture aud workman
ship.
Just received, 10 cases Of Beebe & CO., and
LeaTy g. Go 5 A No. ! hats--a very fine article.
Also, any quantity OF kossuth, citizens, and
wool hats. tor men aLd boys.
iirsr-rate assortment, oi cloth ar glazed caps
Hats made 10 order a, short notice. nar-Sl
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Miss Ford

XII0CLD inform the ladies Of Ottawa and vicinity
w that she has opened new Millinery Establishment
two doors south Of Mus Store. La Sale ST. where she
will keep full assortment Of MILLINERY GOODS, and
will be happy to wait all who may favor her with
can.
srnlw BosSrrs blsachsd and rr,.sd.
oete y. ". FORD.
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DENTISTRY,

s I'VE the undersigned have this
day entered in to co .par,nersbp
C5Y for the practice OF Dentistry, ten.
der their professional services to
the citizens Of Ottawa and vicinity. All operations
performed in a scientific manner and warranted
quail in utility TO the best. Office hours from . A.
N. to5P. M. WM. SMITH, NJ D.,
Ottnwn. July "a. R.F. TAYLOR. ID. b. $.
Having entered into the above partnership,
past services, 10 cali and settle Tor the same.
tie also Is obliged Tor past patronage aud solicts
q continuance OF the same,
Office over &. l.. Shulers store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22

u AIsoNs-S9 bcxes fresh Malaga, Just received and
IL for sale by Nov ~ = W. ChEEvER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-12-22

A little bright.eyed, ilaxcn.baircd boy,
was one day observed to enter the vcstibue
of the Post Office at Washington, with let.
ter in his hand, and to wait very modcstly
for the departure Of the crowd collected
about the delivery window. AS soon as the
place was cleared, he approached the letter.
box and carefully deposited his epistle there.
in, lingering near, as il to watch over the
safety of the precious document. Ills mo.
tons attracted the attention of the clerk sta.
toned at the window, whose curiosity Undue.
cd him to examine the superscription Of the
letter just deposited by the little fellow.
The address on the letter was simply, "ro
my dear Grandmother, Louisiana !" doubt.
less some good old lady, whose memory, in
the mind Of her innocent grand.child, was
rcdoert of cake and candy, and all the vari.
Gus goodies" which grandmother are gene.
rally so ready to supply, to say nothing Of
the various well.meant offices Of Kindness to
which their sometimes blind affection
prompts them.
Look here, my little man." said the
clerk, "what is your grandmothers name,
and where does she llvcy"
"Why, she's my grandma, and she lives
in Louisiana"
ayes, sec that Oh the letter, but i, will
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-10-21
Story Of Sydney Smith.

We know (says a writer in Frssers Magazine ,
no more characteristic story of Sydney Smith ana
his mingled uprightuess, kind-heartedness and ir--
repressible fun, than that about very valuabls
living that fell vacant in ls4s. Sydney Smith,
as Canon of st. Pauls, might have taken it him
self But the late Canon had many years befora
stood by him in a minority Of two, under Tory
administration, in favor of Catholic emancipatiouy
and Sydney Smith had not forgotten that Tho
Ia CanOais eldest son had acted as curate. His
widowed mother and his sisters now depended on
him. The rest of the story the actor himself shall
tell, in letter to Mrs. Sydney Smith:-"I wenE
over yesterday to the T--s The council con-
sists Of three delicate daughters, an aunt the old
lady, and her son, the curate. They were in daily
expectation Of being turned out from home and su-
racy. 1 began by inquiring the character of ,bsir
seryant-then turned the conversation upon their
affairs, and expressed hope that the Chapter
might ultimately do something for them. / thea
sad-'It is my duty to tell you that 1 have givea
away the living and have written to our chsptsE
clerk this morning to mention the person to whonz
/ have given it, and must also tell you that am
sure he will appoint his curate.' A general ST.
lence aud detection. 1t is a very odd eoincl-
denee' added that the gentleman have select
ed is namesake Of this family. His name is T
-. Have you any relations of that nameis
No, we have uot.' And, by more singular coin
c.dence, his name is Thomas T; in short, L
added, there is no use in mincing the matter
you are the Vicar Of They all burst into
tears. 1t flung me also into great agitation OK
tears and wept and grOaned tor a long tine
Then arose and said, thought it was very ike
ly to end in the keeping buggy, at which they all
laughed as violently. The poor old lady sent fox
me- and kissed me, sO5bing with thousand emo
tions. never passed so remarkable a mornings
nor was more deeply impressed with the sufferingE
of human life, and never felt more thoroughly thG
happiness of doing good. God bless yOul-STn.
NEY SxITg."
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EGgcEelG.

ABAHE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.
n WEDNESDAY, 24th inst, viii offer at public
sale, on the premises IN hUust0ns Bang Roberts
and other additions Ldgsied, isrse number of the
handsoucst Building Lois, offered the vicinity of
Nashville
The Lots in HCustons Addition front each so feet on the
G2i2In Turnpike, Woodland, Russell, and Fatherland
streets aud run back 10 feet 10 convenient alleys.
The Lois Ia Bang Roberts Addition front about so
feet each Oak, and Shelby, Broad street e1-
tended.
Wewill 50 sell Beautiful Lots in ZoicoiTsr's kddi
ton, The corner Of Tulip and Russell streets.
also, magnificent corner Lot enclosed with q good
plank fence, orFusi the handsome residence ofCol Ram
sew and fronting zO5 feet FaheTland street. (which is
now being most handsomely graded and graveled) and
l@s feet on Oak street
Also several Lots fronting Porter street. which run
paTaAlei 10 tue GailatIn Turnpike.
The Lois EdEehsld more beautiful ard more de-
Die Tor residences than those OF any city have seen
any portion OF the United States.
The Lots viii sell most beautifully timbered,
onlT few hundred yards from the Public Square, and
exempt irem the heavy corporation tax OF the city.
We must earnestly invite all these wishing make good
investments, residence, examine the
Lu and attend lag ale, confidently pTeacT this
property will continue so enhance very rapidly value.
CurtcTms are locg credit Of and years, for notes
Ue4nng interest satisfactorily secured, payable Bank
and retained
- 0a.e 10 commence al II O'Clock, a NJ al Let No.
l. on Woodland s.rest, IN Houston Addition.
- Umnibuses usual, free Of charge.
J. L. & r. W. BROWN,
ID. TmGG AuCt0neer. AZ Cherry st.
D.tl3-EI
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The Mother and Der Family.

Philosophy is rarely found. The most perfect
sample ever met was an old woman, who was sp..
parently the poorest and the most forlorn Of the
human species-so true is the maxim which all pro-
fess to believe and none act upon invariably Wig
'that happiness does not depend upon outward cir
cuhnstancess" The wise woman TO whom l have
alluded, walks to Boston, a distance Of twenty or
thirty miles, to sell bag of brown thread and
stockings, and then patiently walks back again
with her little gains. Her dress, though tidy, is =
collection of "shreds and patches, coarse in the exc
IRENE.
why don't you come down in Wagon ?" ssif
I, when observed that she vas wearied with her
long journey.
"We haint got any horse" she replied; "ths
neghbors are very kind to me, but they can't spare
theirn, and it wOud cost as much TO hire one as al
my thread would come to-"
"You have husband-don't he do anything for
you?'
"He is good mamie does oil he can, but he's
Il cripple and an invalid. He reels my yara and
mends the children's shoes. He is as kind hus~
band as a woman need to have"
But his being cripple is heavy misfortune 70
you,7 said 1.
"Why, maum, DON'T lock upon 1t in that light -
replied the thread woman. 81 consider that haYs
great reason to be thankful that he never took ~
any bad habits"
How many children have you ?''
~ six sons AMI FIVE daughters, ma am
six sous and Eve daughters! Why, what 81
family fer pooI woman to support r'
at is family ma'su; but there amt one Of 'enz
III be willing to lose They are all as healthy chill
dren as need to be-al willing to work, and aE
clever to me. Even the smallest boy, when he gets
few cents now and then for doing an erraud, 8ilg
be always sure to bring it to me-"
'.Do your daughters spin your thread 2''
mo, ma am, as soon as they are big enough they.
go out to service, as don't want to keep them al
ways delving for me; they are always willing 70
give me what they can but it's right and fair that
they should do little for themselves. do all my
spinning after all the folks are gone to bed"
'Don't you think you should be better off if you
had no one but yourself to provide for?"
"Why, no, ma am, don't. III he'd not been
married, should always have to work as hard a.
l could and now can't do no more than that
My children are always great comfort to me, and
l look forward TO the time when they viii do As
much for me as have always done for them."
Here was true philosophy I learned lesson
from that poor woman, which shall not soon for
GET Miss Sedgwick.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-10-21
The Plague Of The Fourteenth Century.

There was one disease csled the black death,
the black plague, or the great mortality. The
most dreadful visitation Of if was one that began
in China spread over ASIA and in the year thirteen
hundred and forty-eight entered Europe. Europe
was then, however, not unused to plaques. Six
others had made themselves famous during the
preceding eieht-and-forty years. The black plague
spread from the south of Europe to the north, oc-
cupying about three years in its passage. In two
years it had reached Sweeden in three years it had
conquered Russia The fatal influence came among
men ripe to receive it. Europe was full of petty
war; citizens were nmured in cities, ia unwhole-
some houses overlooking filthy streets, as in be-
eaguered fortresses for robbers, il not armies oc-
cupied the roads beyond their gates; husbandmen
were starving feudal slaves; religion was mainly
superstition; ignorance was dense, and morals were
debased; little control was set upon the passions.
To such men the pestilence came, which was said
to have slain thirteen millions of Chinese, TO have
depopulated India, to have destroyed in Carlo 81.
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may be the case; and if so you could not find it in
your heart to speak unkindly to the poor creatu g
much less turn her away angrily, and without the
money she has toiled for so earnestly"
II didn't think of that" was murmured in low
suppress tone of voice.
Ellen, on returning home, entered the room and
without uttering word threw herself upon the
bed by the side OF her sick sister, and burying her
face in pillow, endeavored to smother the sobs
that came up convulsively from her bosom.
Mary asked no questions. She understood the
cause of Elen's agitation. 1t told her that she
had been disappointed ia her expectation of receiy
ing the money for the work.
Just at that moment there was knock at the
door, but voice bade the applicant for admission,
enter. 1t was repeated, but it met with no re-
spOnse. Then the latch was lifted, the door swung
open, and the tailor stepped into the room.
The sound of feet aroused the distressed sisters,
and Ellen raised herself up, and looked at Mr.. Law
son. with countenance suffused with tears.
II felt that did wrong in speaking to you in
the way that did," said Mr.. Lawson, advancing
towards the bed, and holding out to Ellen the mon
ey sne had earned. "Here is the price of the vest
1t was better made than I first thought it was-
Tomorrow I will send you more work. Try to
cheer np."
Mr.. Lawson finding that his presence was en-
barrassing withdrew, leaving the two sisters so
deeply affected that they could but look at him
with thankfulness. Shortly after they received
basket, in which was supply of nOurishing food,
and a sum of money to procure such articles as
might be necessary for the sick sister. Though no
ones name was sent with it, they were not in any
doubt as to the individual who sent it. Mr.. Law
son was not On unfeeling man, but like too many
others in the world, he DID NOT ALWAYS THINK.
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teen thousand lives day. Those were sxaeQer~
ated statements, bat they were credited and terri
fed the people Certainly vessels with dead crews
drifted about in the Mediterranean, and brorpbt
corruption and infection to the shores on which
they stranded. In what spirit did the people, su-
perstitiOus as they were in those old times, meet
the calamity? Many committed suicide iu frep-
zy; merchants and rich men, seeking to divert thu
wrath Of Heaven from themselves, carried their
treasure to the churches and the monasterisss.
wheIe, if the monks, fearing to receive infection
with it. shut their gates against any such OssinE.
it was desperately thrown to them over their wsz.
Even sound men, cOrroded by anxiety, wandered
about and lived as the dead. Houses quilted by
their inhabitants tunbled to ruin. By plague and
by the flight Of terrified inhabitants, many thous-
and villages were left absolutely empty. silent a..
the woods and fields. The Pope, in Avignon, was,
forced, because all the ehurchyards were fall, to-
conseerate as burial place the river Rhone, and
Insure to the faithful interment, if not IN hcly
ground, at least in holy water. How the dead were
earted cut OF towns for burial in pits, and how ths
terror Of the people coined the fancy that through
indecent haste many were hurried out aud thrown
into those pits while living every one knows; It vas
the incident Of plague at all tines Italy was repor
ted to have lost half its inhabitants The Venetans
fed tOthe islands, and forsook their eity losing thres
men in four: and in Padua, when the plague ceas-,
cd, two-thirds Of the inhabitants were missing
This is the black death, which began towards thsF
close Of the year thirteen hundred and forty-eight
to ravage England; and of which Anteny Wood
says, exravsganty, that at the close Of it. scarce
ly a tenth part Of the people of this country re-
manned living Dickens Household Words
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COMBS, FANS, AND FANCY GOODS.
VI IL N

IN PARK PLACE. NEW YORK rites the attention
lUs of Southern aud Western Merchants TO his stock
of Fas Combs HAIR Tooth and Nail Brushes Ladies Ret-
cues Perfumery, Soaps, Porte Monaies, Jet and Bead
Bracelets Pocket Books Dress Buttons Pins and Needles
Hooks and Eyes, Watch Guards, Wax, Coral and Glass
Beads Necklaces &C. India Rubber Combs Canes Balls
and Toys of every description. Scissors Razors and Cut
ery Gold and Gilt Jewelry Accordsons and Vions, in.
cludng general and very large stock OF English French
and German Fancy Goods, which will be sold at the
lowest prices for CASH or APPROVED PAPER
t Orders by letter selected and put up in the oesi
WILLIAM TASkER,
my4-lYd TO- PARK PLACE, New YORK.
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FALL AND WINTER TRADE FOR 1855.
z. C. M'NATaY & co,

No. 30 College Street,
RE now prepared to exhibit one of the most COM
plete as well the largest stock of Dry Goods
offered by retail in this country. All we desire is for
friends and buyers generally TO call for what they
want and we will surely supply them.
The two partners having spent three months il New
York have accomplished much in getting up Their stock
from FIRST bands which will enable them sell at prices
far bsjoW previous rates.
DRESS GOODS.
In Silks-every thing and beautiful
BTocade and Plaid Founces;
Plain Plaid and Brocades,
1000 rch high coiored Delanes;
Plain, plaid and rich fig Merinos.
LACES AND EABR0IDERIES.
200 sets of fine Val and HORitOn LaGes;
100 " Collars and Sleeves n Lace;
100 q French Work JacoDets;
so " " Cardinals Lawns
DOMESTIC AND STAPLE GOODS.
Ali the leading styles Of goods, such
New York Mills and other DomesticS;
Cotton and Linen Sheetings;
Damask and Plain Toweng and Towels;
JarOnet MuslinS and CambrickS;
Globe Merrimack, Dunnel, Excelsior Prints;
Furniture chntZes, &c, &c.
GEETLEMEN'S WEAR
New French and English Cloths, plain and Fancy Cass
meres and Vestngs in endless variety which will have
made to order in the most fashionable style.
Also an extensive assortment of Kid and other Gloves
Hosiery Stocks Cravats, Collars handkerchief &c
CARPETINGS.
We have the largest and most varied stock ever
offered the Nashville public which will be ad led month
y by all the styles and patterns they brought
out sepl4.
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Attachment Notice
HUIaUt II, HhulHtT,
rs. attachment.

a. v.
NOTICE is hereby given to said A. c. VIM, that
~ tachment has been sued out at the instance of H. H.
Hammer and levied upon his property the 25th March
last which attachment has been returned before Josiah Fer
riss ESQ., Justice of the Peace for Davidson county and
further proceedings therein stayed according to law until
the 10th day OF November next at which time the said A.
c. Winn is notified to attend at the office of said Justice in
the Court House in the city of Nashville and defend the
same it he think proper. d. H. HAMMER
unvke en1
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Bs-Some three or four hundred Sheep have
been killed by an unknown animal near Haverhill
n. H., during the present season. The mischies Is
believed to have been done by Jaguar, Iand par.
ties are out hunting for bin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-10-21
VALUABLE RIVER LAND FOR SALE.

TINE subscriber offers for sails tracts of Land lying
i in Jackson county, Tenn in the Bend OF Cumberland
River, two miles above the town of Granville.
One tract containing 265 with about 100 acres
cleared upon which there two settlements and buildings
sufficient for two families and well supplied with water.
The other tract containing $40 ecres with about 10
cleared Upon this tract there springs of
and suitable places for settlement, but buildings
cept tobacco barn The tmoer is of the most valuable
kind and the soil exceed by none for fertility.
Apply to the subscriber at Granville Jackson Co.. Tenn
sept9-3tw*. JAMES W. SMITH
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L A G S.
GEGsh In Premiums.

= 10 TO 4&A . Z VskAA sAA4ASa
HAYING largely increased my supply of Rags BY the
L premiums offered the past year ending June so.
induced offer larger amount of premiums for tde
present year. And will pay the above premium sums
of3l00 $50 $780, sO 500 $50 $40 s3O $50 and sI0 any
ten merchants "Pedlars"-whO will deliver me- from
this date the lst July, 1856, the largest amount OF
RAGS The same be bought outside of and by men do
ing business outside of Nashville vicinity.
viii at all times pay the highest market prices M cash
for RAGS delivery and issue certificate the owner
Of the amount received and paid for These certificates
must be kept and sent in before the ls day of July
next that three dsnterested merchants of Nashville
make the awards The largest heng entitled
to the $780, the next largest to $50 and down.
Merchants sending rags will please write that may
know in whose to issue the certificate Combinations
will not be allowed
Wooen Linsey, silk and Worsted rags are not wanted
and will not be included in the above
earnestly solicit greater attention TO saving and buying
Rags throughout Middle Tenn.
Juy4-lydrIwEW W. s. WHITEMAN.
North of the Snuare