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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-06-02
CITY HARDWARE STORE!

Nfl undersigned ould tender their thanks %
citizens ct La Sale and adjoining couuiirsI'r
the pa ironae- bestowed Upon them during III
pas, year. The establishment ha : been enlarged
he present season, and we are Determined that
nothing on orr part shalbe wanting 10 make it for
the interest OF customers 10 continue their patron
age.
We are now receiving our n and winter stock
Of stoves phardwore, and saddlery, and think we
shall be able to present TO the Grade complete an
assortment OF cook and parlor stoves. both for
wood and coal, and stoves which we are not
AFRAID to warrant perfect in every respect We
have spared no expense thaying vsiieda!lthe large
stove manufactures in the east) in cndeayGring
10 procure cook stoves suitable for burning Illinois
coal, and we think Tor convenience and durability
OF castings, they cannot be eXceled We trust
our friends will call aud examine our stock of
stoves, as will cheertuly give them a u the in-
formation in our power, and pledge ourselves tina,
our stoves Will perform as represented.
SHELF HARDWARE!
Our stock islarge, aud comprsts almost every
article brlOnging TO the trade Mechanics, and
all who are engaged in building, are invited to
call upon us, as We can furnish You with all the
materials Tor hnllding thar you may want.
HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES.
Those who are about commencing keeping
house can be furnished with cutlery OF all
kin,s.
Tea ana table spoons, Brass, tin, andjap'd. cans
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-06-02

OTTAWA GrT ENTERpIzE.-Thrcc Lots in
the city of Ottawa will he drawn for as soon
as the tickets are sold. Also 10 large steel
plate cngrayings worth 81 each gratis, max
ing Is prizes. Lot with cellar and well IS
worth $3.50 90; Lot ., 1926 90; Lot 3,
1928 90. The lots can be sold for more
than the above price on time. Tickets 81 80
to be had Of T., at this Office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-06-02

HYDRAULIC BAslS.-A break occurred in
the bank ofthe hydraulic basin at Mr.. Hos
sacks lumber yard on Thursday night, filing
up the low ground of the yard to the depth
OF three or four feet. and putting aloat
large amount oflumbcr. Besides the dam
age and inconvenience caused TO Mr. H.,
TITLED somo cellars in that quarter Of tho
town, and left very unwholcsome and UNI
slightly pond that deserves looking after
by our city fathers. The break was prompt
ly repaired by Mr.. Ford yesterday morning.
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A MUCH LARGER STOCK,

So that every one can be fully sup lied. G0od
and substantial goods wiIlmake up ma ioniy OF
the sto,k-such goo is as enter into the every day
consumption oil farmers, mechanics, laborers,
professional men, merchants and their wives and
families.
shall make great exeitors to have constantly
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Choicest Family Groceries

Which eau be procured either ,ost, south, or at
home, and viii IN no eare knowingly sell any ar
licle not OF good quality without informing the
customerso of II and Ihrno,a reduced piice
Children Will alw iys be as well deaf with a.
their parents. | invite my friends aud ihaIr
neighbOrs,
The Public,
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Notice ThisI

'NllE undersigned having received a large
i quantity OF groceries from the so,s,. would ia
form his friends ID the public that he 10 now pre-
pared to sell them in any quantities needed. Ills
SUGARS AND MOLASSES
will be found especially desirable, having been se-
ltcted with IN, greotest care on the pl nations.
Country merchants will find it to their advan-
taee to call and eXnmi them, as am confident
they are superior, and ms low as they an new buy
them in St Louis rpli $, w. CngEvGR.
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DrV Goods.

c;,i on,, ,o,,.,.s an, ohi,I,.,,y
C"hPrIsi"s NV. "vl'h w" 'ill.''"
wear, consisting ioi the b'a styles & pIni., de
mlnrS, = ighaiis, cii1 Va, avn, prlneu ~
nels, pI'n,ea nuns, n'ack s'.N n,pacoas, Do'noa
2hrs ehaN'pi"2 ~ VIZ "'''' - a"'
gray manners, oa,lsoufy names "i cn'uit i,
bleachru ana ni,o,eS'"r ia ANY" nA,''E, am
warn cheek Jr m tckopof oil widths and qar
ties. coIorei cambrics Of all co.ors, paper cam
brics, siicsla, Russian and American crash, Anne
rican and Scot h diaper, birdseye diaper, dam
AK m'n toSie linen by ile ya5d and p'es
D''a'npo ~" Ia,,.', a, $3.50, ,,n.,
and t"'o,ru .,at n,,d co,,,, c,Io,.d ,,J. cny.,s'
wOp.eh' ,p'eo,,.r. nnIbv ,bc v,,I "a "a
OIL ciDi, i'oie 49,, ,,,',l Ill.,, sor. a.
ana ,h, On f ''g c,y ivy and some medium.
bieachrd mufIlns Of all w"lihs and qualities,
beached, unbiracl'ed. nn! a'a'e eoloffd lean.'
mems aud women's linen camDic han 'Neioi"ri -
some with coIored l9rdef'. some ~ n,t'it"Il'
nnn so'',' pnnt' s'n. $50 y, n'''i, sl'h ''NI
o' "i'uN., ~ W. =. T. 49, ~ ~ ""u
So, kIgn' snl"y gus y, 'I''sn manu"eic.le,s
and lawn crayats. mems plain. and womcn's
worked collars, undcrslseyes, about every color
width, and style OF laiieia, satln' neck aud bon
net ribbonS, some OF new ana choce si}r3,
a talge assortment OF men - WoIarns, anu
chilurens EI0'f9' tohe."'i VI niAi"' "l1r' ai'I
uoaoiea Nv" ,, .'''
,,i,,s - 49, 0'"'> '''''
- s,,cl Lc to.i.r,, Ia ,,.,, l,r,,. ,,,,, ..,,,
men LLS"Ii mi t,,,yn ri.,, ,','
,.oJ ,h,,on t,i, No. W,c,, L.itt"' ,'r2 ,',,.,,
5rt,cl,. lor r,en's sumner w.ar yo.n,p'l u LIt.
slate, black, mixed aud mode ca'ofs Of ali qua.i-
ties, childlea ; white and fancy hose.
White C0ots
bTics null Vcio,ia' Swi"s. pIa,, and Jeiir5
and book m,rlns. -.
Vprsyy FsyrsS
or n -.
w d" piit.s, nn.n o"ni"t'r' p'len I"l "hllt
oop J o''I ,,,i..i ',,o'i i"sg, 1nu
o CO.., ,o,, ~, a'." "'' '''
s's' '''' W 81 "'1 W ,'''e ~ ~ ''I e"'
- Da1LS NLEDLES,
Waarrnted genuine, andbcst quality made.
Coates Genuine Spool Cotton.
Sewing silks Of over
FJty Different .SIadcs.
Dress buttons and trimmings coat. vest. panta-
loon nd chlidren's buttons, black and as ,d
colors, plain and figured silk aud cotton velvets.
CARPETS AND MATING
A e. -. =, - 80, L..
ew p'e '"'"' '.', ."e"p.
,e SS,ton iu'hs nnu S"rpct W"ps
VI dl'nrent coiors 9no "u"ioe''' u nue. asSoH-
meh' OF heWest ssy'e -... ....
=, "a =" H. ASs
Whaiebone and rattan umbrellas An extensive
and choice assortment OF new aud desirable sum
,asr shasis. OF nous de lame, all wool, Thib9t
OF different coioIs, ptocaue gVfut'eu, Grape
fTench, printed CASHMERE anu DiacR SIX. NE
dunn, good, and superior ...a
BONNETS,
Lately purch sed, with all necr ssary trim minrs,
such a : ribbon,. flowers. coloreJ cranes Rlicb.
ndFlorence silk ~
\, ~.
n1ns wool, Oh!p, and Leghorn Hots
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rriy WORKERS..

All persons will be treated with respect and
dealt with iaiHy, and wish every one 10 know
that
ii .Ni@Jle Sipenre Is 5ttter N@s 9 Sio,7
!AMing'
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More New arrivals Of clothing at Thornc
& Zimmermsn's. Their sales must be en-.
ormous TO make room for such continued
heavy acccssions. All accounted for by good
goods and low prices.
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GRAM RECEirTs.-We have just printed
and ready for sale ream Of blank Grain Re-
eeipts, on superior paper.
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Repairing done at short notice.
February w c. FIsu
Fine proncrtv For sale

Fine Property For Sale.
THE subscriber offers tor sale the house and o,
l formerly owned by VIM. X. Brown, opposi,e
the residence OF n, +. Eames on the corner of
fhgh pnd Paul sts., in Ottawa. On the lot Is a
large two story dwelling house, containing rooms,
besides hall, good cellar, and cellar kitchen also
good arge barn, convenient for eight horses
two good wells, with the usual on, buildings. The
property will be sold ut a bargain Enquire at
this office, or OF the subscriber at the Fox River
House. ,... w. ID. Smith.
OTTAWA onr IA Iott IF
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STATEMENT IF tie priaeipal articles trans
ported on tie Winois anil Michigan ca
nal, entered at tie collectors Otice, at Ot-
ta',a turing tie month emitting Nay 3lst
IorE
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To make this store their


And intend they shall notregre, continuing old
acuunntances or forming new. Persons from The
stale OF New York settling IN thts vicinity, will
be- very likely 10 meet her ncquauquccs and
friends here, as this store IS the general rendcz-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-06-02
CO.pnrtucr.I,in So,;cn

TIKI subscrber would respectfully inform his
i friends and the public in general that he has
associated with himself in business Mr.. John
Harrington, undvr The name and firm oi Fleming
~ Harrington. JAS. FLEMING.
Nurseries Nav s.
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BARTER TRADE

So convenient TO farmers mud will always rx-
change Tor their marketing al the highest market
rates. Such OF my customers M bring IN mar
keting. will greatly obuge me by bringing none
but good. us poor butter, eggs, lard, cheese, po-
tat0es, &c, do not wish To have on hand, for
Having very large trade, can afford TO sell
mnch cheaper than those who do n small busnes So +,
and | can a so cen constantly ON huud
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-06-02
SUMMER WEAR.
Family Groceries

This department OF the BUSINESS is always kept
6mpiete, ana consists Of
Brown sugars of dniereG! qualities,
Clarified sugar. f.N
Belcher's best coffee sugar,
Belcher'spurc crushed sugar,
Belcher's genpil,e pulverized sugar.
Plantation molnsses, OF best Quality only, in
whole and half barrels,
Belcher' ssug't house nlolasSes,
Bclchei's golden syrup,
Best Rio coffee.
Java coffee, told government marlt)
Black and Green Teas.
! take extra pans 10 procure choice chops of
ten, nndreques, good judges TO make trial of
1t. Mustard, cassia, sincer. starch, pepper, pi-
Wehio, cloves, indigo, uulmegs. adj, salt, fine
salt, coarse .salt, snlTratus dried nipples, dried
peaches, few larielA very choice eastern peeled
peaches, nee, soda or washing, buti,runJ sodn
crackers, No. lnnd2 mackercl, cod fish white
ish aud Trout in barrels and half barrels, war.
IUuied nee from iptt, and Of choice quality. .t,
Away vs. on hind when they cnn he procured, a
choice article OF b,iter,e1ss, card, cgi ese, hams,
ana shoulders oil. ...I..l .... .lIr 4
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Large Arrival Of New Goods
The Peoples Cheap Store,

IN Cook & Glover's new brick block, where we
/ are now eady TO offer to ourcity nd country
taslomNrs The largest assortment OF dry goods
ever btouehiio this market, ,l....
ATCsc EAT BARGAINS. III,
Par soils, all styles, at very low prices. ~
Bennett rbbons--a large and complete assort-
ment. ...
lionillas-rich and elegnu, ncw styles.
DE hlnes--ai less than the usual c. At.
lawns--seiling by dress patterns at wholesale
prices.
Hosiery, gloves, &c.
An examination Of our stock VIII convince my
one that we now offer some Of the creates, bar
gains evei offered IN Ottawa
Nays. ~ Ross & BANNER.
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DRowNED.-Wc learn with much pain
chat an interesting child of Geo. H. Rugg,
Esq, Of this place-a girl about years old,
was drowned yesterday morning by accidcn-
tally falling into cistern. She was not
found until too late for any hope of resusci-
tation.
The funeral u.:ll fnln 1lncc f,o,rn ihn Can
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L ~ Ju'" l'NNt haFtfg llluutIu Hll-fllOfr, VI
i anticipation OF that event, TO dissolve the
union hitherto existing 10 his establishment be-
tween TIE hlror andiainlIy grocery trade. he has
IN obedience TO the popular voice, entirely nban-
doned the former branch OF his business, and in
vested his entire capital in
FAMILY GROCERIES,,
Comprising every article Included IN the list Of the
useill and h.aIhiul subst,nias OF lite. His new
purchases are nov srriying from the south. and
with his purchases elsewhere, now comprise the
largest, fullest, freshest and cheapest stock of IA
mily. groceries to be found between Chicago and
81. LOUIS. He invites all who are scep,ical on
this point to call and see them The following
orticles comprise but part Of his list constantly
on hand.
Sugars, brown, looi clarified. and crushed.
Coffee, RIO and Java.
Moidsses sugar house, plantation, and syrup
Sandies, star, st'arne,, spern, and tailow.
Teas, green, black, Bohca, &c.
,Sodp, rosin, CASTLE and shaving.
To5'ce0, Cavendlsh, fine cut smoking, &c.
Cigars, anything from Il LONG nine to
mild four peany Cuba"
OILS, nseed, SPERM and olive.
FORK. lard, tallow, &c.
Fish, mackerel, white, herring, and trout. d,
Cocod Nuts. raisins, and currunis.
rigs, atre,ail or by the drum.
finger PreSerres, a very fine article.
Lmegar, the best crab and cider.
PICKLES, in Jars, all kinds, extra.
PePper Sauce. pepper, salt, ol'plce, ginger.
and all other oidlnniy condiments.
Nuts, Brazil tilberts, almonds. pea nuts, &c.
Toys for children, including cry b1ties, andev-
cry,hing else itom the elephant 10 Jack the gian,
killer.
Oysters. sardines, &c, in cans.
Candies, a lot OF al kinds.
IditS, brosms, m0ps, &c.
Oranges mad LEMONS, fresh from the south, at
retail rhy The box.
rdPer INK, pens, and all kinds OF stationery
fgmder, shot, caps, lead, and everything else in
Fishing faeLie, from the "iongcs, pole" to
minnow hooks.
Flour, potatoes, vegetables in their season,
butter, eggs, chickens, and all such little ear
engagements" needed in families, always kept
When they can possibly be procured for love or
money.
V1OLINS!
Let the tiddliug tiddlers fiddle ~
very fine lot of viollns, with all the arrange.
menis ut a s,onishngy low prices.
AISO--ChicasO and Alton Lime and Cement,
together will everything else that can be named IN
MS line, aud II he Is not supplied with the article
called Tor he will spare no pa ms or expense re, it,
II
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Boots and Shoes.

Cous'sIIF ol
Mem Kip wclled boots,
&c Flrrh calf q
q heavy eowhle boots,
pump, goat, and kp boots,
Boy; hooia' .! beant 'pit leather,
Mer's heavy hrog1n5,
" caii shOcs,
goat "
patent leather shoes,
patent leather aud cloth shoes
ChlldIcns, infants, boys and youths cnchs.
slips, ankle lies, kid rocks, patent leather pnro
die Jenny Lind boots lace boots, black ana CO.
loTej g1il.rs, brouze bootees, enimeed bootccs
kip, goat, calf, and heavy brugpns. ...r
IIo"p1,'s Hootees SLIPS, Bus&tas, Ties, md
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HARDWARE.

Faime,s utensils, such "a beet quality Of two,
thecp,d Iour tine steel. hay and manure FORKS
steel hoes, spades, aud thove,s, first quality
rakes, scy,hef, snalhs, &c,
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Table kn,esaud forks, pocket and pen knives,
gate andbnrn door hinges, gimlets tacks, scis-
sors and shea:s, carry combs and cards, horse
brushes, coffee mills mop sticks, backing brush
e., German sil'rr, Britanil, and ironica, dessert
nnt table spoons, backing, matches, and other
articles
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OF manycolors, qualities, materials and kinds
WOODEN WARE,
Consisting Of two and three hoop painted pals
cedar aud oak super pals, wooden bowls, tubs oi
all sizes, wooden charms, sugar tubs with covers
hrst quality Shaker brootns, common broonls, aud
Sealed Corn Baskets,
For snle nj the middle store R.ddick's block, I'M
der the telegraph cice. next door to the post Of.
hce. by (May ~ JoHS LOCKWOOD.
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y. S. Stockton
MOULD announce to the public. that he is
wv now receiving complete stock of r.I.
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
Consisting IN par, OF ladies' dress goods. the Ia
test styles Of silk mantillns large line OF white
goods; domestics of every quality aud price.
Also u complete stock OF gloves and hosiery.
To my usual stock have tins spring added q va
rie,y OF carpeiing, straw mating, painted car.
pets, stand and table spreads, Nc.
Every style Of Panama, Leghorn, and straw
hats, Tor men and boys.
What will interest the ladies', have nice as
sortment OF silk, Belgrade, lace ndbrllhanl Flo.
renee. embroidered !ace, Lechorn aud braid
edge, bonnets, not OF las, years, but this years
styles. A.. ~
Ready made c o,hing, boots and shoes, pocket
and table cutlery, and notions Of oil kinds,
Last hu, not least, u new stock oil groceries,
sugar, choice molasses and syrup. coffee, tea,
Nc. tNH 30. .IH. .|4H. 3! u. KS
Pense call At the Boston store, next door TO the
Mansion house, aud will be happy TO convince
my friends hatthls "a tbe store tor ct''ds bar.
gaius. tAntiI2il J. S. Sroewfos, !
CARRIAGE ,ttmm,na promptly attended TO,
I J and done up IN q superior siyle and at mode.
rate rates by tMayS) Sfoss EsLs.
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EA Till subscriber having bought the entire
~ stock OF boots and shoes formerly owned
by 4, G. Putnam, on Madison ST., is now adding
new supply to the former stock, which will
make his stock as desirable Us any in Ottawa
Tina nkiul Tor past lavors, he would is usual take
extra care both in stock and workmanship, to nc :
ommodate all hisfriends and customers who may
give him call, Al kinds OF boots and shoes
made TO order
store Aor on Main Street, opposite Cushmaa's
Stare.
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MRS. GRAY

WTOULD inform the publ, that she still con-
w 'nues to give lessons on the piano, guitar,
and melodcon. Ur
Also, instruction in thorough bass Lessons
given at her boarding place, Mrs. Iloldens, and
at the residence OF pupils. April %.
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Business Enlarged !
The inevitable adoption OF the
MAsME LAW!

N June next, having induced the SUBSCRIBER, in
/ ANTICIPATION OF that event, TO dissolve the
union hitherto existing IN his establishment be-
tween the liquor and family grocery trade. he has
IN obedience to the popular voice, entirely nban-
doned the former branch Of his business, and in
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The funeral Will take place from the Con-
gregational Church, on Sabbath afternoon.
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And intend that none OF my customers sh
dissatisfied with ....
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Crockery T!

a large assortment Of fire proof colorel stone
China ware, m pitchers, bowls, PIE plates, tea
pots, sugar bowls, cream Jugs, nion-scs Jugs
with Brl.tJni1 covers, chambers, spit oOns. pre-
serve Jars with covers, cake bakers, bed pans.
lower pots, besides plenty OF common cups aud
sancrrs, white aud cololcd tea sets, coffee cups,
vegetable Dishes gravy aud soup turrrns, wash
bowls aud pitchers, meat pl1tlyis. great variety
Ui common aud good stone plates n mbl' n, vim
cgnrcmets, sail cellars, pepper boxes aud NUS
'ard Jars besides all sZes Of cnrihrn Ilrs, lags
and elnfns lor mIkln! ami hllL n, gngA butltI.
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MATTR hSSLS.
UNDERTAKING

1 NDl.EIAhiNt
Promptly attended 10 a. Usual. w. are ready Ia
furnish Fs,.s improved u-,s''i, burial cas-,
Collins Of all sizes, "a ised hjs aua man, constant.
j. on hand. l1pri 81 .jooRs e. GIBSON.
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KENTUCKY JEANS,
Altogether makinga complete stock OF
~ ~
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1855-09-17

+ Puisque lie parti americaiR, semblabIe
an marin, passe son temps a consulter
I'horizon, ponr savoir quel|c voilure il
doit mettre dedors, nous iui recomman-
dons plus que amais, ltappr6ciation des
esencments qui Sc preparent; ct nous
comPtons sur la sagesse de ses hommes
les plus eclsir6s, s'is peuvent se faire en-
tendre, pour le diriger vers lie pari de
la liberte. qui soyez-en sur, i la iongne
triomphera. Mais en- atte.sasnt, noa.
faisons des veux sincefes pour que ses
passions on ses Illusions h'entra1nent pas
la dissolution de IUnioa ct la ruine du
Sud. (.4vunt- Coureur) i,
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1855-09-17
ALcrBIADE DEBLANc.

LA FIEvRE JAIME I'm VIRaINIB.--
Lepidsmie .au lieu de di,ninuer sevil
avec une vignenr croissante dams Ia NAL.
heureuse vile de Norfolk. Unc depache
du#4 courant nous apprcnd que Ia NOR
talite augnente avcc une rapidits eE
frayantc. Lac nombre des dece. q ete de
soixante.dix du 9 au 3 de ce mois. .C'est
enorme 81 Ion reAechil que Norfolk est
unc petite vile ct les deux tiers de "a
population FONT deja desertee !! Parmi
les victiines on cite M. Cunningham,
editeur du Norfolk Beacon, un pretre
catholique ct le sheriff da comte. Plu-
sieurs nedccins ct ministries protestants
ont egalemcnt succonbs au feau. Les
citoyens les plus estimables d. Ia ville
.ont preaqae tons atteints. QUAINT aux
morris, beancoup sont prives de s&puIture,
les entrepreneurs ne pcuvent fonrnir un
nombre snf6sant de cercueils ct Il. ira.
yailleurs ne Peuyent pas creuser lee fosses
assez rapidement. On comptel sen &c
moment 800 maIades Norfolk j
La situation est pfesque aussi terrible
/ Portsmouth. Ia, les medecins sont lei
prrmiers frappds. La plupart des nala.
6es expireat vinst-qsatre heures apfes
des Prsniefs synptonca II
.ssfsaaa a@s
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1855-09-17
SITUATION DU PARTI AME-
RIsAIN.

Il faut assortment metre une. exlr6me
bonne vcloni6 pcu. trouser que le parti
Am6rieaiu "a pFis devant lc penp!e de
l,uaion. uns position digpe e. franche.
Ce malheere0x parti, ne SAT- point en-
ysriit mr. quel pi4d danser.; Asanl Ia
Convsntieh ds Philadelphia, il <tait en-
ilefsnent abolisiopiste. VI que 'etait
Ispo9us des &lections dams lei q ass do
nords Elats ensierement oppos6s 1 res-
clavage. Qep1is cells coavention, Il =
change do tacsiGue Il saas q dScla.er|
ie detenetur de- iustitutlons III Sud. il d
Le pionnier de l'Assomption. (Napoleonville [La.]) 1850-185?, 1855-09-17
PRoGHEs DBs ALLIzs.-On lie dams
Ia Gazette nailiiaiye de Tiienne :a.s 7s

" Les troupes francaise. de genie !
Sebastopol, &c sont tellement approaches
du fort oriental ct de Ia forscrcsse de Ia
KarabelDais, quill sera impossible i cestc
premiere ligne de dsfense des Ru.sos
de resister 4 un nouvel assault. La sc.
coude ligne pourra Sire encore dsfss-
due lorsque Ia tour Malakoff sera aux
mains des allies. Mais le general Osten
Sacken eomprend lie danger don't cont
menace les Embellishments de l'amiraut6
dams cette partie de Ia vile, ct sous les
objets transporlables sont entassss dams
les reduits do fort Nicolas l'kpreuve dc
Ia bombe, Ii general CaraleT, charg;
de la defense de karabelnaia = son
quarter general dana le fort Paul et pa.
raft resoln dsfendre le faubourg jus-
qua la derniere extremite.
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