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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-04-29
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grateful acknowledgements, y in an
exchange, meets our eye; IN which
the writer closes, (after declining 'the
honors that others would thrust upon
bin,) with this paragraph:
but 1deemit proper to say that
the nominees Of the Democratic party
will have my hearty and unadvised
support.
We understand the meaning Of
.'sunport," but "unadvised support"
not word. Support says DillyorM
in his most excellent lexicon Of the
language; means ito bear: to en-
dure to sustain to keep from fainting !;
to supply funds for continuance TO
maintain with provisions ; to comfort !;
to keep frou sinking; to be able to
pay ; to verify and make good 10
maintain again sustain, retain, pro-
claim, detain in other words sup
portableness. The word unadvised"
means according to HOOKER; not
prudent not discreet not expedient,
we mfr hence, that the gentleman
will sustain from fainting, such fel-
lows as from presbyterian preoriin.
alton must faint in spit Of patchanla
eau de cologne, and smelling salts.
Deyotedness like this, is virtue few
have courage TO possess.
Look UPON THIS PicTuRE.-In the
local columns Of the Commercial But-
letin writer there says he saw Il
small basket Of delicious straw berries
in poydras market and on asking
to know the price, was agreeably sur
priced to learn they were only seven
dollars. The writer says:
Really, if Mr.. Peabody, the Straw
berry King, CAN make strawberries
grow in the suburbs Of New Orleans,
we wish for the sake Of suffering hu-
manity, he would do it, for every at
tempt hitherto las been u failure No
-
body here can get tho hang Of il. Ii
the Editor Of tho Soil Of the South, I"
can put any one, OF Il hundred, on the
right track SO that the city can be sup.
Piled with strawberries; as New York
il, he will be voted benefactor by
the community,
One Of the few, the immortal names
That were not born TO die?"
But live again IN endless fame,
In spring time hom-ilies.
We take this to be an acknowledge.
ment on the part Of the city, to its
very great prejudice. We had thought
until now, that the city was superior
in every thing to tho country and
have been willing to acknowledge
their advantage over us. in the matter
of beef; but thank the Lord for it !;
man. is not altogether cannibal, al
though he has dog tooth in his head.
He combines the three natures in one !;
he is mamifer for time, then u
semi-herbivorous, carnivorous animal j;
feeding mostly on his own species. -
Such being the case, it must be ad-
mitted that the country, has the adj
vantage over the city in fresh herbs
aud roots. If the Bulletin writer, will
come up here, he may have as many
strawberries at four bits gallon, as
he likes, and cream with them; such
as nature produces in her own dairy j;
in comparison with which, the works
of art, are little better, than base
counterfeits. =
AGENCY AT WASHINGTON Cry. -
Partie entitled 10 Bounty Land un-
der the recent act Of Congress, are
referred to the advertisement Of II. G..
SpAULDING. There is no better chan
mel through which business Of this
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-04-29


ANOTHER TICKET. "A change ip
the political aspect Of the State. has
called out Q great many names for
Office. We never heard Of before; and
we are led to believe from this fact,
that the new state Of things has AVA
kencd new interests; and perhaps af-
ter while, there really may be some
honor attached to the executive Off
ces, which have been heretofore swal.
lowed up in profit II such state
does actually come about, would it not
be well for tho people to begin to
think Of a reduction Of salaries This
is by all odds, the mos sillianously
abused people in the Union; in the
matter OF taxation, and we think, as
the scale Of honor runs up, by puriG-
cation Of the ballot. box; that profits
should run down. There have been
already, seven hundred and Thirty
seven and half names proposed for
next Governor, and singulary unfor-
tunate would this people be, If. they
did not fall on some good man who il
not altogether d Know Nothing, but
who has sense aud honesty enough to
reward for their virtae, such. as arc
instrumental in putting him in place.
The 7. Delta offers an entire list ofnew
names for consideration. We know
them not and therefore have no
doubt that they are all good and sufli-
cient.
For Governor, Robert c. Nicholas,
Carroll. For l4t. Governor, William
Offutt. St Landry. Secretary Of State,
II. Van,Antwerp. Plaquemine. At
torney-General, Thomas j. Durat,
New Orleans. Auditor Of Public Ac.
counts, G. FL. Dabbs, Ouchita.
Gy The Plaquemine National
says faars are entertained in that par.
ish that the rice crop will fall ratbe,
short this, year. On account Of the
want Of rain and the low stage Of the
river, no rice has get been sown
The National adds there are but little
..hopss that the corn planted win Be q
ssny benefit, it is lingering fol
want cf rain. -
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1855-04-29

Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne, with her
husband, has left Boston for Cinnaati.
Luisville and St. Louis.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
ST. LOUIS MARK FIT.

ST. LOUIS, MaTCH ~
Frcights unsettled, and lower. Prices will
be regularly determined upon morrow
At present, flour is taken at 40c, corn 25c
per sack, bacon and lard l5c per 100 lbs,
oats 20, and lead 90 do, with other articles in
like proportion.
Receipts continue very slim. A few boats
in since Saturday, bring but mcagre lots of
grain and other produce. River on stand,
or falling slowly under the influence of con-
tinued cold weather.
BY reference to accompanying sales 1t will
be seen that Hour, corn, oats, whiskey, lead.
lard. ilaXsecd, and hides are still advancing.
Fiour--l,oO bbls city superiinc, Myrtle
street, a resale, at IS, being 5Oc per Dbl ad-
vance in the space of week; 90 do do
CHERRY street, at - %; 90, 100, and 800
do country superiine, at IS, and 200 do coun.
try extra, at IS rs.
Wheat-3,3Oo bushels spring, to arrive
within 30 days, ut l50c; lGG and 167 do
spring at l65c; 473 do fair fall at l72t; 20
and 50 do at l75c, and 90 do poor white at
same; 23l and $40 do private, and ia do
prime red at 200c.
Cora--4oO SKIS mixed at 20; 20l do mixed
at re, new gunnies; 2l3 do yellow, new
and secondhand gunnies, at re; 100 do
white, ut T2t 30 do yellow, at 73c; All dc
pure white, and $50 do at Zoe, new gunnies
400 do white, private.
Odts--320 SKIS at ~, 40, and Doe; 60 dc
inferior bags, at isc; 300 do ut ~ and ave,
secondhand gunnics; 1876; do at AZ do
293 do at 4sc.
Bdricy-No sale.
Gyoccri,s Of $50 hhds sugar on pri
waite terms; 900 bags fair coffee at lie, 5ot
SKIS q. \. salt at / %.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

The WEATHER March, we believe, is
generally put down in the calendar as one Of
the spring months; but whatever may have
been its character in other years, the pres
ent month of March has no more claim to
such position in the almanac than rude
December. instcad of those soft, genial,
sunshiney days that mark the advent of the
floral deity, and the balmy brexcs, perfume
breathing, like "Sabcan olors from the spi.
cy shores of Araby the best We have been
narrowed by the merciless blasts of
''Biting Borcas fell and doure,
Sharp shivering through the lcaasss bower"
and instead of vernal showers that scent
the morn," we have had continued success
sion of snow squalls There is something
wrong somewhere. Either on account of the
war or the rascally financiers, the times are
desperately out of joint. Even our weather
cock on the court house stceple has caught
the infection, and stubbornly points only to
the northwest. We respectfully suggest
to the city council that he be removed and
one of our Know-nothing politicians placed
in his stead. We shoulfthen llavca wealth.
ercock who, instead of the winds of heaven,
would always be governed by the popular
breeze.
The above was written day or two ago.
We arc happy to note some signs of relcnt-
ing yesterday and to-day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
LHnary Association,

The last Of the weekly meetings of the
Literary Association for the season, was held
at their hall on Tuesday evening, when, ut
the request OF a number of members and out
siders a second discussion of the Know No
thing question took place The room was
crowded with spectators, and the discussion
highly interesting and spirited. We regret
that all our people could not have heard it,
and really believe it would be a public bcnc-
fit to have the subject overhauled in the
same spirit at general meeting Of our pco-
pie in the court house. 1t strikes MS it would
dispcl dclusion in reference to one Of the
greatest hu,nbugs of the age.
Surely We have fallen on strange times
when honorable men, of when we know mt =
ny are found linked with this remarkable or
der will stand up and stoutly protest their
ignorance Of the very existence of the order
when the whole community know they be-
long to it. We do not say this was done on
Tuesday evening although we have an cpin-
ion about it. But in Ohio dozens Of men
high in the order, even clergymcn, when
charged with belonging to the order have
called their God to witness that they "knew
nothing" about it, when the proceedings of
the grand council, surrepttiously published,
showed that they were leading and promin-
cnt members. In Massachusetts there are
even instances, where men have declared I'M
der oath, in courts Of justice, their ignorance
of the existence Of the order, when they were
subsequently proved to have been members
There is something so dcmoralizing and cor
ruptng about this, that honorable men
should shun it as pest
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
Chicago Embellishments.
I.gGssTNING RODS.

ii. GOkDRY 81 co, wholesale and re-
lie tail dealers IN h ghtning rods, points, glass.
es, and attachments, Chicago. Illinois
We are prepared To furnish dealers with fight
hing rods, pointsand fixtures, superior in beauty
Of hni-h ond completeness. ol mcchapisin, TO any
Others used IA The north west Oar points being
manufactured IN tar factor, under our own SUI
pcTvisIop, We know fhcm TO be al article worthy
Of the confidence al the pubic
Orders may b. dirclcdIp us through the po,l
oh'H,, or lci, AT VIM Whceler's hardware store
IN lineage; or nj ihr shop. which Is ~ ne rem
ol 'h' building ihat fronts nj No. ~ Lake
street. The entrance is on the alley hetwe. n
Ozark and La Sale streets, nearly opposite the
Sherman house
We take pleasure in referring to the undersgn.
~ z Blnncy, professor Of chemistry in Rush
medical collre-
Rev. ~ Watson editor q fthe North Hest.
e'n Christiaa Adrocdfe.
Key. Philo JnI son agent Of The n orth West
crn university.
WIN. Osndn, Ottawa
y. Birch, president Of The Chicago bank.
Prot Pinckney. president Of tie Noun, Nor
us seminary. March I1-G.u
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

CHANGE! CHANGE Tho past week or
two have been marked by an unusual nun
Der of changes among our business men and
firms.
MOSES 0sMAS has sold out bag and bAgg-
age, and rctircs from the business. The
Drug and Book store OF l.. Y Griggs, we
understand, is shortly to be moved to the
stand lately occupied by Mr.. O.
LowSsDuNy & SMITH have sold out, to w.
G. Richardson 4 Dr. Hopkins, who now
occupy the stand, and are selling out the
stock with view somewhat to change the
nature of the business.
TnE DRuG STORE Of W. w. Cavalry is
about changing hands, but We believe the ar.
rangcmcnts are not sufficiently perfected
yet to enable Ms to announce the new firm.
a. $. & 5. II. DEASE retire from the bust
ness, and their stand and stock has been
taken by S. & G. Burr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
OTTAWA MARK EFT.

OTTAWA, March 81, 1865.
The improved state of the roads with
milder weather has caused more animation
in our market, and largely increased receipts.
Grain continues to look up.
Flour, per Dbl, $500
Wheat, Winter l.I2al.25.
Spring, 1,l5al.3O.
Corn, shellcd, 60 lbs, 46; ear IS lbs 42a43.
Barley, 90 cts.
Oats, 2Sc.
Butter, l5c pr h. in trade, II cash.
Eggs, Toe.
Potatoes, 100
Hogs, e3aS3.50
Coal, s3.0oaSi.00
Hay, $500.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
VA HCAAT
TAILORING EMPORIUM.

REHOTEDJr m Noalsy's oH Stunt, 10
tie West side Of the Square, appetite tie
Court Honse, IN The JaiHiHg J0rmeyb occY.
pied By 4. w. Bailey
4 This esin blishment may be- found one I
~ the largest aud most complete assortner
Of English French. md German broaiciolh :,
cnssimrrcs, doesklns &c. Also, every variety
OF silk and satin vestngs, and trimmings Of
kinds.
Also, large assortment otrcldy -ml le cloth
ing, OF our own Manufacture, consisting q
straight body coats. irock aud sack coats, over
coats, pants, vests, drawers shirts, undet
shirts, neck ties, scars, collars, OyoThau.s, over
shirts, suspenders, buckskin gloves, umbrellas ,
&c, al OF which will be sold cheap, IN order &c
clear oil the winter stock and prepare ior sum-
meI trade. All persons DESTROYS at purchasin2
goods in this line will do well to call.
The cutting department Ii done by J. PcIha.
mus, whose long experience vii enable him t.
give patrons excellent fits in the latest At yles and
workmanlike manner.
Six good coat makers wanted at the above es-
adjustment, RI ions PgEnAMus.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

ArmL ELrcrIoN,-Thc township elections
take place on Tuesday next, the Sd inst. On
that day there will he the following officers
to elect in each township of this county:
a supervisor;
A township assessor
a township collector;
An ovcrsecr Of the poor;
Three commissioners of highways:
An overscer Of highways for each road
district and
A pound master
SO far as this town is concerned, we have
yet heard Of but two candidates to fill this
formidable list of Offices a"d they are for
the same oflicc--cclcctor- Dow, our
present efficient collector, being a candidate
for reelection, and Mr.. |. V. Waterman ha.
wing announced himself as candidate
against him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

ACAED.-lt will be seen by l.. w. Abbotts
new advertisement III another column, tina, the
drawing OF Tie Peoples GU Enterprise Asso-
ciatiOn will take place on Wednesday, April
25h. The liberal tprit which has characterized
the proceedings OF the manager oi this enter.
Prise, has gwen 1t reputation lar surprising
anything OF the kind ever before brought before
the public. The engravings which eac h subscri-
Der receives is fully worth the money invested. US
tley cannot tail to improve the taste, aud IN a
degree refine the feelings of any who shall be so
fortunate as to possess them. We notice TINT n
small number is yet remaining unsold, AMI ady Sc
those who contemplate subscribing, - send IN
their orders Immediately.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

STILL MORE NEW GooDs AT Nattngcr's
within the last week, the side walk has been
encountered with a pyramid OF store boxes,
dcnoting the arrival Of a heavy lot of new
goods. We doubt not, the usual good taste
has been displayed in their selection, and
customers willtind on his well filed shelves
just what they need.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
CHICAGO MARKET.

MARch 30, 300.
Market continues moderately active, with
good inquiry for grain and other produce
Weather much improved.--Prcss.
Wheat, winter 81, 40aSl.G0.
Spring. $l,30a$l.45
Corn, 53a54c. for so lbs.
Oats, 34c
Rye, s5a9oc.
Barley, $l.00asl.l5.
Eggs l2c.
Butter, lialGc, fresh.
Flour, $7,25aN.75
Wool, 20a3lc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATION
At TIE OLD STAND or
E. 70, NEWCOMB.

III NVINU purChlsCd lht thIft sIutK OF gODds
IL Formerly owned by h. L. Newcomb, | am
Woods block every variety and de .crpDiun OF dry
goods, both staple and fancy, Nil kinds OF groce
ries, crockery oieyery kIad, IN color aud qualify,
and IN fact every imaginable article, can be iOuud
al my store, all of which wal warrant superior to
any ever before offered IN this market, aud at as
ionishing low prices. am receiving SIaroad
every day, the latest styles of Irnir, acisiues,
&c. as well "a all kinds Of wooden goods, from
French cashmere at So per yard, down to linsey
woolsey, AT 30 cts. Ailpurchasa Is will do well 10
call before purchasing elsewhere, "a am deter
mined TO sell nj prices that will suit all.
Remember the place, Woods block north ofthe
cOuri house. Georae w. SpeKcer.
= y. Ii costs nothlngto gain the circle, and
all communications satislaciory,or the money
returned. January 20.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

Timothy Seed.
Fine HOrs G for Sule,


I'll f subscriber offers ior sale his noble e rey
horse, Eclipse and Durock.
The first reason for my wanting to sell Is that
have had the horse several years aud h, ought to
change.
The second reason is have two very nj &c three
year olds next spring, from him, and consequently
shall not need the old general.
The ,hhd reason is he Is the hest horse there is
about, and no man need deny it, aud has the hest
stock. lfyou don want to depend on what say,
ask Messrs, Mllligan, over Fox river; Wood, In
Ottawa Ford, on the bluff near Ottawa Nc
Cnr,hy, on Buck creek BEEN, on Indian creek;
Wiley, near Muusnniown Dickinson, and
host OF others, and last ofill MclIurney himself
aud the horse should be doing more good, and
owned by some one that has more time to attend
to him than have.
1.-THE horse Ia moi sold soon he viii be kept the
following season at Ottawa, or on the bluff near
town, aud probably over PoS river. Terms will be
five dollars hy the insurance,
March 10. JAMES McDrRNEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

CLornINGl CLOTHING l-"All around the
rugged rock the ragged rascal ran, doubt
less to hide his rags from view, but the
trouble and modification might have been
spared il he had gone to Thorne & thinner.
mans, and for few dollars selected new
outfit FROM the heavy and splendid lot OF
spring and summer clothing just received
from the East by this popular firm. No
body can be in the fashion next Sunday un.
less they first give him a call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

NEw GooDs!--John Stout has Just re-
ceivcd his spring stock of dry goods, gro
ccries, &C., and is sure, the quality, style,
and price of his goods are such as will give
general satisfaction. HIS stock has been Sc
lcctcd with great care and will be found
good for sore eyes to look at The ladies
especially must do themselves the justice to
give him a call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

TIE YouSG HARNoSfASs is the name OF q
band Of musicians who gave our citizens a
specimen Of their quality on Tuesday and
"Wednesday evenings. We have heard their
singing well spoken Of, for such young per.
formers, but their patronage here was not
such as greatly to encourage them. Musical
talent however, is no, always appreciated
by the promiscuous crowd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

TMrrnAScE.-Mr. Crompton, a lecturer
employed by the State Maine Law Alliance,
spoke in several Of our churches on Sunday,
and in the court house on Monday evening,
to large audiences. He is evidently an e.
percnced hand at the business, and welds
his weapons with great force aud effective.
ness, During the week he has been speak
ing in different portions Of ,ur county, as the
people have called on him, but we have no
notes of his movements. The following are
some Of his appointments for the month to
come:
La Sale, Sunday, April LIST.
llcnnepin Sunday, April Sth.
Lacon, Sunday, April 10Th
Metamora, Thursday, April 18th.
Peoria, Sunday, April 22d.
Toulon, Thursday, April 2Gth.
Cambridge, Sunday, April both.
Knoxville Sunday, May 9th.
Monmouth, Sunday, May 10th. ...
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31

MorE NEW GOODS The enormous accu.
mutation Of store boxes, barrels, hogsheads,
&C., &c, in front Of Checvcr's store denote
the arrival from the east of his heavy pur-
chases for the summer trade. Of course the
numerous purchasers at this popular ostab.
lishmcnt will at once make rush in that
direction.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
La Sale Street Drug Store.
IL, N. UcARTIEER

II AVlNG purchased the en- tire stock ofdrugs,
! medicines, oils, paints, &c, formerly own.
ed by Hunter 81 Toombes, would say TO his
friends and the public generally, thni he will con
tinue the drug business at the old sand on La
Sale st, two doors uorthof VI. II. Swiit's law
Office. whcTel will he happy 10 accommodate
all those who may favor HIM " III cali. All
persons wishing TO b,ain pure article in the drug
line, will always be sure 10 find it a, McArthur's
as he intends to keep no other h nd lie
would invite Il attention OF the ladi, IN pnrtlc-
ular 10 his stock OF periumery, whchs the best
and most extensive ever offered IN Ottawa vary
ing in price nd quality to sui, purchasers. lie
has also a large and beautiful assortment Of
lamps, lanterns, chandeliers oil sizes, rom
twenty five cents up to fifty dollars each.
Also hat, tooth, pail, cloth aud paint brushes
ofa.l descriptions, be sides soaps, shaving cream,
poma,ums, ha.r OIL, combs, pens, ink, paper, en-.
velopes, and host OF fancy articles too numerous
to mention. lie will keep constantly OF hand
sash and glass Of all sizes, glazed ready for use, at
manufacturers prices.
DIR. McArthur will continue the practice Of
medicine as heretofore, and may always be found
at his store when not absent on professional busi
ness. tebruary3.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
OTTAWA fru Craoer.

BLANK DEEDS AND MonrGAGEs---a good
form, very handsomely got up, just printed
and for sale at this Office. Also chatte! mort
cages, quit-claim deeds, summonscs, and OK
ccutions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
Change, Change.

TllE subscriber having bought the entire
~ stock OF boots and shoes formerly owned
by 4. c, Pu,nam, on Madison ST.. is now adding
q new supply to the former stock which will
make his stock ns desirable as any in Ottawa
Thankful for pas, Iavors, he would as usual take
extra care both in stock and workmanship, to &C :
,ommoda,e oil his friends and customers who may
give him call. All kinds OF boots and shoes
made to order
Store "on on Main street, opposite CuShmdnS
store.
Repairing done at short notice.
February IL. w. G.. FASH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-31
PENNSYLVANIA STORE f!
1854. FALL AND WINTER TRADE 1855
DRY GOODS,
BOOTS & SHOES,
-ux~pc-EaHs'uxu

I RESPECTFULLY invite the attention OF The
i public to the large assortment oigo IDS now n,
the Pen nsylyania store, the old stand OF VIM
Bargrr, next door 10 the bank VI Ottawa. THIS
store has the reputation Ut having excellent
goods, (which Is u import an, part in the line NJ
mercbaadisel and hope under my care. it VIII
not be found wanting. ! vii name some Of Ihc
principal departments, IN all OF which viii he
found as good an assortment as can be found N
the city. There are some dep ailments IN which
desire to excel. aud will leave the public TO
Judge a'terexamning them; such % cnlicuer, Ia
dies shoes IngslIns, gloves and hosicty,rli t-i,
linens, sa,inets, lanncls, embroidered goods
&c.
The yuJlic wU obscyrchdt M,y can rely on
the Goods being just Uhat arc rGJresom
them 10 be-
And they will be sold at reasonable prices. Al
this slnrr ihcfr Will be found a cnmnLefr ns.nrr-