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Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19
Chicago and Mississippi Railroad.
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DASSENGERS for Bloomington, Springfield, Alton
and ST. Louis. will find the route via La allie to be
the Speedicst row now open TO the public. and not
subjected 10 the usual delays the River By taking
the CHICAGO g. ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD to La
Sale. .fhe ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROA u TO Bloom
ington. and the N#g
& MISSISSIPPI RaILROAD
to Alton and St Louis passen gers taken through
Without delay in l8 Hours!
The route to ST. Loas via Mississippi Rivers JHREE
HUNDRED MILES and time FORIY-FOUR HOURS.
Stage Connections
IRE made at Bloomington with Peoria. Pekn and Ur-
bana; at Springfield With Bardstown, Petersburg and
Havana; at Virden with Wavcr,: at Carlnyille with
Hillsboro, Van Burensburg, Vandaiia and Salem at
Brighton with Greenfield and Scottville: and at Alton
with Jcrseyyille, Carrolton Edwardsyilie. Highland
and Carlyle. The also at 81 rinfeld with
the Great Wostern Railroad for Decatur Ierre- ute,
Jack sonyille and Naples.
Messengers arriving at st Louis, will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee Riv-
ers, and als with Steamers for Memphis, Vcksburg,
Natchez, and New Orleans.
i : Passenger Trains leave Bloomington at A. NJ.
North.
II Frekets con be procured of a. sP. LANGLEY,
Agent az L: Sails for any point OF the Chicago Mis-
sissippi Rail Road
Z. KEALISG, SuptC & MRR.
June eth, 1854 y
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An Open Field and Fair Play.
IMMENSE STOCK OF
WATCHES AND JEWELRY

AT HoUSEL'S, No. LIE CLAIRE ROW.
HAVE Just returned from New York with the
L largest and best stock Of fine Watches und Jewery
ever befare offered in this market. l have gold
Watches from $50 to 1926 Silver do from TO $50.
Gold Chains from s. to Ss0. Rings ir IN two bits to
S50,00. Breast Pins from 81 to 500.
l would eal particular attention to my stock Of La
dies Watches which embraces full variety OF Plain,
Hunting and Enamcled cases, and think can suit
the most flstidious-
In short. my whole stock of Clocks Watches, Jew
eiry. silver and Plated is ful and complete and
much larger than has been Brought TO this mar
ket, and will sell wholesale or retail at prices that
will defy all competitions.
Repairing done usual at short notice
Nov 18th. 4
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19
NEW EXPRESS ROUTE.
American Express Company,

WE are now running semi-weekly Express to and
w from St. Louis q Hannibal, Quincy, keokuk.
Burlington, Muscatne, Rock Island, Davenport and
Intermediate places 70 Galena. Our arrangements
with the steam packets afford facilities for the safe
and speedy transportation Of bank specie pack
ages boxes and bales Of goods the collection and
ent of notes and accounts and the purchase Of goods
on orders, &c., &c. trusty messenger Will accom-
pany each Express provided with an iron SAFE for the
Orders for the purchase of goods, &C., from Gaena
and other points on the route, will have prompt atten-
lion, and packages returned b! the hrst messenger
Pack viii be called for and delivered at st. Louis
without charge for cartage. Messengers viii leave
Tuesdays and Fridays Of each week. AT Galena we
connect with Burbank Il Co. to ST. Paul Alse 70 Ch'
cavo Bualo New York and all the principal caste RI
citeis LIVINGSTON, FARGO CO.. Prop'rs.
RENWICK h SON, Agents,
sept l-52-3m Davenport, Iowa.
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N N0TICE!!

"a I'LL, 1iLD hAhER having purchased the businees
,nonnce thst they intend TO carry on the Hsrdwan
@ IN all its branches-and win be in recent On
ho opening OF navigation of q most extenaive .seo,t
heh. Oh thing embraced in the Hardw arc .s To-
seIei Thaiv WIN iuli stock Of Iron, Nails, &C.
iaciilics being unsurpassed and their arrange
. com Pete, they expect to extend to the oid
OF me Establishment and the public in ran.
elai Inducements for purchasing equal to any Hsri.
ware mouse North of ST. Louis Wes, of Cbicar .nh
respectfully solicit a share of pubic patronage.
Davenport, Peb. 2sth 1854 n"'
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DAVENPORT. IOWA, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 49, 1861
G r &C Il r | Il S
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

Ihe subscriber has opened Grocery and Proysiioh
Store on the corner of Front and Perry sts., oppo
site Messrs. Burrows q Prettyman's mill; where VIII
be found choice assortment of Groceries, frovsiohs'
Wooden ware Nails, Glass White Lead, oakuTn, Kos
in, &c. &C., all of which II be sold low for cash or
trade. ssG& rs
Dealers in the above articles will do vel 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere
Attention will be paid to receiving Storage, For
wardiig and selling Of merchandise and proauce.
Davenport, July "A. 1853 }. NJ. DALZELL Il BRO.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY.
Washing without Labor

4 NDREWS celebrated Soap Powder for washing
\ and making soft soap, for sale at
dee 90 DALZELL's. z
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WILSON e. HARLEY,
WHOLESALE 1 Rx1An a1oCX1a
Corner Of Second s. Brady sts., osvn,eet. 1evH.

IN Hhds. y. o. Sugar, very low.
lV Clarified Crushed Sugar.
Glass. White Lead 4 O{ie.
~ bbls N. o. Molasses,
10 do Sugar house do,
do Syrup,
& bbls Molassss,
Superior Young Hyson. sImpl. q BIa. Tea.
ioo sacks dried apples peaches,
Extrac. Of Lemon and Lemon Syrup
Essence Of Coffee, Broma, chocolate q Coesa
Hams, Shoulders e. Sides,
Sugar cured canvassed HAMS
Goldfish, VT. Fish in I bbls,
60 kegs Nails,
together with large assortment Of Queens, Wood and
Willow ware, and all other goods eeted vith -
business, which will be sold cheap for cash.
The whole of the stock has been carefully selar4.A
great purchasers az apy other horss
in the city. WIIGON q n ISf 81 1ycss
May u. 0s'
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1854. 1854.
u. -. Mail Hol1tC.
ssss ssfts -

Cd1CAUO q 0UCA lOLANU hAlLhOAD.
The 0nlu Railrosd connection Of the Mississip-
pi with the Atlantic
Three tralus daily ihroug. to Chicago sundays cx-
scpted.
Leaving Rock Island,
ist-Through freight with 2d class at 6 80 A NJ
Arriving at Chicago s40 p. NJ.
train geo a. NJ.
Arriving at Chicago p. NJ.
3d-Night xpress every egeniag) 540P.M.
Arriving M Chicago An.
Trains arrive at Rock Island,
lst-Sight Express from Chicago At e20 A. NJ.
5d-Nail Train s. :. =. NJ.
3d-Frsight s5OP. II.
UFAll freight trains have second class and EIni
grant cars attached The trains this Road run to
and from the Depot In Chicago and in connection
with trains Of the Michigan Southern Railroad, thus
avoiding the usual expense Of Hacks and carriage of
baggage.
Tickets through to Chicago and all principal places
East by the above route be had Of s. S. Stevens
Agent. at the Rock Island depot Of the Chicago & Rock
Island Railroad, JOHN +. HENRY, Supt.
W. II. WHITMAN, Asst. Supt.
Rock Island, Ray lst, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-01-19
Trusses and Shoulder Braces.

THE only prize media, for Trusses va. awarded TO
/ MARsH & Co.. 2i Maiden Lane, New York, BY the
exhibition of all nations at the Crystal Pal
ace for their Truss, thus giving through their
surgical committee. Professors Parker. Carnochan. D.
Renwick, DIR. Ludlow and others, the emphatic i'm
primatur for which the has labored for the
last twenty Ave years
Ii has received the universal appreciation OF the
medical and su r.,icl profession Of New York and is
considered by the IN as constructed the most corr
rect principle for the radical cure ofruptnre.
MA RSH 4 cos. SHOULDER BRACE,
An improved article for expanding the chest and pre-.
serving syminetry of form and constructed as Ia
bring the bearing the shoulder soas to prevent
h n MARSH.S ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS,
Which are worn with much comfort. having no steel
sprngs yet perfectly elastic with shape and
graduated TO suit the ease where required IL. WV q
Sold In Davenport only by FRANCIS JACoBY. Jr,
Dr. ggist and Apoth ry, Brady between cd land 81
streets. 4refrrs,5 aI 3ti-T4 sfNf 4fN 4
n.k 10
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wants q Home!
PINE HILL CEMETERY.

THE Key and Plat of Pine Hill Cemetery al 10
L rael Halls Cabinet Shop, Brady Street. For
information apply to Israel Hall orto
A.. c.. FULTON.
Davenport, Aug lst, ls54-trw-n
CPRlNGS, Axles, Nuts and Washers, Wrought
- Nails, Strap Hinges, at
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nILS. Lard, Lin.eed, aHd Tanners Oil Turpentin
J and Pitch, for safe at pALLELLs.
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kIED Apples and Peaches for sale at
July II DALzeLL4,
IRON AND NAILS.

itk subscribers having received portion Of their
stock of Iron and Nails would invite tho attenaiOs
of biaeksmths and Builders to their stock
J. ID. DALZEIL & BRO,
apr 10 Front and Perry sA.
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SEARS, WOOD 4 CO.,
Bedstead Manufacturers, Lumber HsrsAaato.
and Dealers In Planed rlooriae.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
THE only esta blishmentin the West where
SHERW OOD'S CELEBRATED TuRNiAA
LATHE 10 used for turning PRsnArrc Foans: suaA =
Nfrels, Batassers, Bed Pests, 7ebie LsTs, andeV
WORK TOO various 70 enumerate, with the
JhoaIafngs Of all info sgSaysS Of snv rxaks> -
taste may saQgest. Making the most perfect and
beautiful work that fancy DESIRE and having the
appearance of e0stiy carved cork.
June II. I254-trw.ff
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FOR SALE,

'INWo Ornamental Cottages on Answorth Street, in
4 Green's I'd addition TO City Of Davenport; good
Weii OF water and pump In kitchen-Lots we'll fenced.
Apply 10 COOK Il SARGENT, or
S.RUSSLE DOW.
June I.t, 1854
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-10


Ladies and gentleman, Misses and children.
OF all ages, can here he suited with hue or low
priced tockiEgs and socks, OF silk, wooden,
wors,ed, cotton, of almost every description.
pnriIcnlar nOiIre is ca He'd 10 The YnTlriY OF
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Furniture Furniture 4!

MOORE a. GIBSON
LAYING purchased The entire stock stand
i L and good will of the iurxnAe store hitherto
kept by Rugg s. Watson, on MSalie street, in
Ottawa, are nov selling every article, from the
cheapest and plhnest, 10 the finest and best in
the trnde, snch hs
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Groceries.
Staple and Fancy Hardware.

Pen, pocket, and table knives,
Tea, table, and dessert spoons,
Scissors, shears, shutters, aud tray,
Candlesucks, lamps, butts, and screws,
Axes, hammers, hatche,s tackS,
Wood saws, hand saws, shoyels,
Scyhes, forks, log chains,
Trace chains. shoe and white wash brushes
Coffee mills, boys skates, door la,chrs, &c.
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ST. LOUIS MARKET.

ST. LOUIS, March G.
Weather fine, with indications of 4 show
or. River on staDd--6 feet in the channel
hence to Cairo.
In ircights, an advance on flour, bacon
and lard, has been ctitctcd-thc former now
charges, to New Orleans, 81 per Dbl, the
latter Doc. per 100 lbs.
Fow.--Adyanccd freights served to
check operations to some extent. We quote,
as in Saturday S review, scperlinc for future
delivery, at S737! to 81 80. Holders ask.
ing at present IS for superiine and 50 to
60 30 for extra.
WLHat-,Sales 25j sacks at 81 SOC; $50
do red and white, All ruurIu 100 , ooe d.
spring at Coo.
Cora.-l4S sacks yellow and mixed, at
Coo, 81 do white at roc, and do mixed, at
Csc, all in new gunnies; Al do common
white, at roc, new gunnies.
Oats.-23S and 100 sacks at 50c, new and
mixed gunnies, and 40 do, new gunnes, at
BE.
Barley.-l0O sacks inferior quality, a,
81 35. Good Wisconsin 81 10 to 81 40.
Observation-Disclosures from below show q
rise in sugars, molasses, and coffee. To-
day, 81 hhds sugar sold at 81 IS; ycster'
day, 81 hhds at 44c; II do at So 10. On
Thursday, 800 SKIS and 100 do coffee at
lO!c; 80 bbls new plantation molasses at
R,puJiic0a.
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ThG GAME LAw.-Are our grocery men
aware that any person having game ia lis
possession, at the present time, is liable 10 a
fine of fifteen dollars for deer, and i've do
lars for each quail, chicken, &cs The law
is violated every day in cur streets. We
notice in Chicago the Hunters Assoeia-
ton" have resolved to prosecute all who are
found violating the law. In view of the
great destruction of game by the severity of
the past winter, we hope q similar association
will take the matter of its protection in hand
here
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N ECN%
TAILORING EMPORIUM,

EENO WE'D ii, ~ Maai.y's old Stand, Il
the ltst sd. Of tie Square, opposite ht
Co.fft Ncgoe, IN The trailing formerly oceu-
,id ~ 4. ". Bdiley.
7 tbs 81, blishment MAJ be found one ,
y the largest ans most complete assor,mrr
of English, French, anil German brollr!oih
cassincres. doe,kins, &c. Also, every variety
OF silk and satin ves,incs, aud trimmings Of
kinds.
Also, a large assortment Of ly-mlIr cloth q.
ING, OF our own manufacture, consisting { {
straight body coats, igock aud sack coats, over
coats pants. vests, drawers shirts, unde.
shirts, neck ties, scnrls, collars, Owe rhaus, over
shirts, suspendcrs. hucl.skiG g,oyes, umbrellas
&c, all OF whi'h vii, h'sI.l rA-tr, ia order 4,
clear oil The winter stock ani prepare Tor sum.
mer trade. Allpersp1s DESTROYS Of purchasing
goods IN this line will do well to call.
The cutting department is done BY J Per,ia-
mus, whose long experience vii enable him t.
give patrons excellent its ia thu latest jy!cs and
worknaulke manner
Six good coat makers wanted at the above es-
Enlistment. III JnHS PERHAnrs.
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Proceeding, of the CITY Council.

Special meeting, ID March, 1855.
Present, president Cogswell, and aid Fash,
Miller, Macy, Bristol, and Haskell o.
Absent, aid, Lcayens flaming and Mitch
ell, 3.
The president stated the call, which was
approved.
Tho following ordinance was proposed,
and, on motion of aid. Fash, was unanimous.
ly adopted:
tScc ordinance, as published last week.
The council then proceed to the election OF
Health Officer
DIR. Joseph Stout having received six votes
was declared elected Health Officer for cur
rent municipal term.
The council then adjourned
7. r. COURTNEY, City Clerk.
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SCIIOOI. ROCKS
La Sale Street Drug Store
II. NJ, McAEYIiIE.

II AVlNG purchased the entire stock OF drugs,
medicines, oils, pains, sc, formerly own
I'd by Hunter 81 Toombes, would say to his
friends and the public generally, thai he will con-
'inue the drug business nj the old sand on La
Sale st, two doors uortlof NJ. H. Swift's law
Office, whcrel e will be happy to accommodale
all those who may favor him W IN a call. All
persons wishing to bain pure article in the drug
line, will always be sure to find 1t nj McArthur's
as he intends to keep no other kind. He
would invite Il c attention OF the ladies in paric
ular to his stock OF Iertumery, whiehs the bes,
and most extensive ever offered in Ottawa, vary
ing in price nd quality to suit purchasers. lie
ha. also a large and beautiful assortment of
lamps, lanterns, chandeliers # all sizes, from
twenty five cents up To- fifty dollars each.
Also hat, tooth. pail, cloth aud paint brushes
oia'l descriptions, be sides soaps, shaving cream,
pomatums, hair oil, combs, pens, ink, paper, en-
veopes, aud host OF fancy articles too numerous
to mention. He will keep constantly OF hand
sish and glass OF all sizes, glazed ready for use,a
manufacturers prices.
DR.. Macarthur will continue the practice Of
medicine as heretofore, aud may always be found
at his store when no, absent on professional bust
ness. tebruary3.
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Literary 4 sSOciatiou.

The Association will meet as usual at their
Hall on Tuesday evening. Subject for dis
cussion,
Resolved, that the system Of schools late
ly adopted by the citizens of Ottawa is not
calculated to meet the wants Of our city"
Afiirmatiyc-Dr. j. o. Harris.
Negative. S. George.
The following officers were elected for the
current quarter:
President, Vim. Osman; Vice President,
j. $. George; Secretary, J. G. Harris; Trea,
surer, Geo. S, Stebbins; Editor, j. o. Harris.
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Side Walk Notice.

Side Walk Notice.
Clinton Street East Side. To whom it
may concern -
Notice is hereby given that petition has
been filed for presentation to the city coun.
Gil, praying for the construction of Plankcd
Sidewalk, ON the east side of clinton Street,
from Main street to Washington street.
Any person DESTROYS of making objections
to that construction Of said side walk must
file their objections, in writing, with the city
clerk, before Tuesday evening, March 18th,
1853, when said petition will be presented
for consideration and decision thereon.
7. Il. COURTNEY, City Clerk.
Ottawa, 18th March, 1865.
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LIZ PETIT OLE BrLL-Wc arc now enabled
to announce positively that Young Goodall
the distinguished volinist with his troupe
will give concert at Woods Hall in thi'
city on Tuesday evening next. There viii
be no disappointment this time. The com.
pany have entirely rc.arrangcd their plans
and appointments since the interruption oc
caslcned by tho great snow storms, so thai
they have an abundant margin for accidents
The lovers ofgood music may anticipate ne
COMMON treat See advertisement.
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OTTAWA MARK EFT.

OTTAWA, March 10, 1855.
Receipts are light, owing to the state Of
the roads. Demand brisk at quotations.
Flour, per Dbl, 800
Wheat, Winter ST. I2al25.
Spring, l.00all2.
Corn, shcllcd, go lbs, 40; car 70 lbs 3saio.
Barley. 90 cts.
Oats, &c.
Butter, l6c pr ID. in trade, IS cash.
Eggs, l5c.
Potatoes, LOO
Hogs, e3a$3,50
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Ro@DyIsN.- is gang offast young
,~c9 about town whose nocturnal antics have
been . matter Of complaint for month past,
and fsr whom the city marshal is now on the
lookout for ar outrage committed on Monday
evening at the marble works Of Mr.. Wells,
on Madison st. A large monument was
thrown down aud damaged to The amount Of
many dollars, and other serious injury done
The perpetrators are known, but may escape
this time for want of legal evidence against
them, but should they get into the clutchca
of the law hereafter they will be made ex4
amplcs Of
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Ottatpa frtt GraNcr

blank DEEDS AyD MoRrGAGrs-a good
form, very handsomely got up, just printed
at this Office, and for sale at the store Of Mo-
SIS osnAN. Also chattel mortgages, sum
monscs, and notifications to persons whose
lands have been bid of for taxes. See his
advertisement.
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CHICAGO MARIE T

CHICAGO MARKET
MARCH ., 1855.
Flour is steady. Wheat is in good demand.
Corn is dull and little lower Receipts of
Oats arc light. Rye is unchanged
Wheat, winter 81, 4ja$l.5 80.
Spring. Sl.iGaSl,ls
Corn, iSa50c.
Oats, SOC
Rye, 7jas0c.
Barley, sl.oOaSll0.
Eggs 2jc.
Butter, lialGc, fresh.
Flour, S7,00aS7.j0
Wool, 20a3ic.
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lIiLL's SMOKE CONSUMING SrovE. We no.
ticc this stove, the invention Of our quondam
fellow citizen, DIR. L, A. Hill, now of Joliet,
has made its appearance In the hardware
stores of Chicago, where il attracts much at
tcntion, and ELECTS the cncomiums Of the
press. tbs stove seems to be all that is
claimed Cor ia perfect smoke consumer
and a great saver of fuel; aud is equally
sirvisl 70 Kitchen sni ysJ'yf u.s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-10

FouSD.--A lady's purse, containing little
money The purse is more valuable than
the contents The owner can have il by
calling at this office, proving property and
having charges.
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CHEAP CLOTHING
Moses Csman

TTAS on hand small stock of common
IL overcoats, which he will sell at an r''rn
good bar l2iin TO the purchaser
Also, dress, sack, and rock eonis, oi various
s,plss and patterns and an excellent assortment
OF vests and pants all oil Which he VII sell rksp.
per than erer. He wishes 10 abandon the cloth
ing business, and devote his whole store 10 dry
goods, groceries &c. and will sell, theret)tc, At
any price to suit purchasers.
Cal and see him. January u.
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ALI. persons Indebted To either Of the UNDER
II sjgncd arc requested to call aud make im,nedi-
ate ectt,mrnt an notes aud accounts Nc, sc,-
lied within seauuuahle time will b, rit @itl IN
u,icc, for collection, Joss Luoawoop,
lanuant, .t!fHvI LOCKWOOD.
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CANAL.-The Illinois and Michigan Canal
will be opened for the season on Tuesday,
the Goth inst.
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RivgR-WEArnIR, &c.-For the last week
We have had fine balmy spring weather,
such as beconeth sober, temperate climate,
at this season The snow, unable to resist
the ardent kisss Of the god Of day has taken
to the rivers, which in consequence have Ia
ken snell, and threaten to remain high for
some weeks. The ice, like bad liqucr under
the impending rigors Of the main law, has
had downward tendency, and foated off to
parts unknown. For several days mud was
pre- dominant but under the influence of pre-,
vaiing west winds, the roads are rapidly i'm
proving, SO that vehicles move about in com
parativc comfort. The air Is null Of ducks
and pigeons, rportsmen are active. and the
boys aae hauling out their fish poles. Eve.
ry thing bctokens the advent of that happy
season, when
The very earth, the stcamy air
.t- Arc all with fragrance rife,
And grace and beauty every where
Arc bursting into life.
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Clothing for the Million!
FALL TRADE:
NEW FIhM g. NEW GOODS !

TIVE Subscribers take this opportunity OF Inior
i ming the citizens VI Ottawa aud ID. sufroun.
ding country, that they have purchased the stock
IN trade 0i K. Drake, and will be IN receipt Of
new goods monthly, TO keep their stock foil.
DuT STOCK has been selected and purchased with
care IN the beet houses ~ the city OF New York,
and We are determined to sell our clothins as
cheap as any hnHsn ~ ile 81 y al .itiawa. u aas
friends and customers will cal and examine our
goods they will come TO the conclusion that this
store Is the only place to purchase good, cheap.
anu Frruy -Ius'I'. iututug
We invite tllaho are IN want Of clothing TO
give us call, al the old stand of r. Drake in
Ieddick's block, No, ., one door norib nj III.
rnnt uiiine. OH lm1RNL 81 ZlMMRnMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-03-10
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~ THE subscriber having bought the entire
stock OF boots aud shoes formerly owned
by A. c. Putnam. on Madison ST., is now adding
a new supply TO the former stock, VIII ch vii
max, his sloCk as desirable as any in Ottawa.
Tina nkiul Tor past iayors. he would as usual take
extra care both in stock and Workmanship, to ac
commodaie all his friends and customers who may
give him a call Al kinds OF boots and shoes
III ade to order.
Store nor on Min Street, opposite CWshH a. :,
Store.
Repairing done a, short notice
February Il w G.. FASH.