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For the Ladies'.

For the Ladies.
Rich Chameleon Cfepincic Silks,
Iald and sttpel Pnuli " sole silks.
Jhamriiun Glace & high.lusitrcd Black silks.
NctS pretty aud neat Printed Jiconel-, Lawns, and
unsaudic Nn,lius,
Emtruiirtri. Grass. and other skirts,
Bnllinis. Tor under dresses.
Rth sash and Nerk Rilands.
Also, Bonnet and other Rihanls.
Itangclir silks, for Mantiills, &c, with Fringe
and other Trimmings 10 match.
Muslin Collars nnd sleeves 70 mairh,
Worked DInds. EJgings, &c.
Bilck. and Biltk and White GOgi,. such rs
Ghally, Muhair Lusite, Brrascs. Lawns, Muslins.
lilngh,m., &c.
Rl,l Ruad. seIfIarinr aud French point Cor-cis.
G5efs. both low .pfce.l aud inc,
sanGs.weod aud other Fans, Sc. &c.
III MAS Also,
p,imc hl.arhed anI heavy uutcachrl eleven quarter
Shetiinss. ani PilloW Cssc Cotton.
p8pcr Window Shades aud fne screens. .
Suprtiar last steel Hoes. llaoi BrlIs,
Rlrgis That a5e Rasors Just tty them.
Isiofrd Waiting. aud Dtuggi and oihei Cmpciinss.
srriless thl other Rai.in-. figs and Candy.
\ VARIETY 81 Goods ipf tiDnis and BOYS. Nc.
MANY so5l. will he Offered lower priced ilin hereto.
FORE but M g,cs arc offered lats shall not 10
tusiness ~ that Way, ilctcis making csinnrr pay
laf lie loss IN another.
Please cell anl examine for Snur,el,es.
JAMES WEBB.
Apnl ~. So
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Law Books For Sale.

ssoME Valuable Law 30 II. rafi 81 staal i,u,
- w,li.stect,d Law I.aafy. msy " hti u tlutss
tfises on srpltsiien si he Rscpfirt Ofiee. Arcng
Them arc lhe English Repofis IN Is vols. iiedts ~.
gssi. Powell un CONTRACTS. Bushes Reports, lurtts
Rrrots. other Rspnns u caflirt jairs, 6s. Ge
tans ssh 1859 si--
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The traveller said no more, bit with a
keen, discerning eye, cast one long, piercing
look at the human form before him, and left
Here ends our first picture. Now let Us
look at the other.
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N E VT GOODS.

4 Az nov receiving my Stock Of S..n.RIIyCi MD
s.BMliJ.R t.DDDS which I .hilllie pleased
70 show and s,l accommodating terms think INV
as.ofimsn, II Goods will bc complete bc found
IN ihi. nilkfi. embracing almost every thing and !
will enjea,of 10 mske my prie,s ssersge os oc any
store 10 the place. wish call attention IL few ar
t,efe. ~
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JOSEPH r. BLOSSOM,
Commission & Forwarding Merchant

WILMINGTON, n. c.,
Will give his personal attention 10 business entrusted TO
his care, and shippers may rely on having
prompt returns.
Liberal advances made on consignnents Of all kinds
OF Country Produce lot sale in this maIkc or for ship
inent to other ports
C0nsignmcnis OF Floui solicited
March, 1855. 19tf--
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Negro. Massa. sir.
I. l. he at home;
y. lrs, sir he's in de house.
L. will you please open the gate
y. What YOU want, s'r:
T.. wish 10 stay alt night.
n. Niassa no let ynu stay, sir he ncbbct
let trabb'rr stay wild him.
r. Open the gate must zee him.
The darkry opened the gate--the travel
er proceeded 10 the house, and entered III,
piazza. The landlord made his appearance
Traveller. Cipnd evening, sir.
Landlord. Guud evening. sir.
4. wish to stop With you lor the night
.it.
L. can't 10 il. sir; don't keep public
house.
I. hut, sir, il rains the night will b,
very dark. aud I'm stranger ii these parts
aud don't know tue ruatl.
/ l.. Can't help it, sir; YOU must 60 To tlC
tavern.
+. lluw iar Is il to tie tavern, sir!
/. l.. About eight miles.
Y. That's too lar uil: myself and horse
are bOtli weary; besides il rains, aud will b,
very dark.
\ l.. Can't help il, sir-can't be troubled
with travellers.
+ T. Well, sir, let me have shelter Tor my
srll aud horse, and I'll trouble you tur moth
iug more.
l.. have told you | could not do It, no.
10 wish sou 70 trouble me further.
T.. We'll, .ir. Just live inc shelter Tor NJ,
horse. and let ne stay in ,Uur neero-hopsc
until morning. and w trouble sru nc tyr
thst
! l.. Sir. you must leave my premises, at,
tie sooner tbs better. lOf ,ou are only lpsinl
sour time.
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From the Baltimore Patriot.
TWO PICTURES N CONTRAST.
Now LnnK Ar TnIs--IllLN AI ImAT.

NON LhAh NJ IHie--ihLN NJ lhAis
In the latter part Of September, on one Of
these cloudy days which often, at that season
Of the wear, when the sun was obscurcd BY a
thick aud hazy atmosphere, when a gentle,
drizzling rain was noisclessly falling, tie
curtains Of night seemed prrmaturrly drawn
over the hnriZou, shrouding nature in the
gloom Of night ere the sun had reached the
western hurzon-0n such an evening might
been have seen a weary traveller vending his
lonely way through the dark forest ofthe South,
OH the road towards Charleston. Far from
home in strange land, anxious to find shell
ter from the drizzling rain which seemed to in
crease as night drew on, he quickens his pace,
hoping to find some human habiiaiion where
he might rest for the night.
While thus pressing onward, peerIng
through the gloomy mist. he deserted splen.
did mansion a little distance from the road.
oil, how his heart was lightened, how hi,
face bcamed with joy as he approached the
long. wished for. object.
On arriving at the gate, the was.worn ira.
yelcr hallaed negro made his appearance,
and tie following conversation ensned:
Traveller. How dye do. unele-who lives
here
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10
Military LiteIature..Americ Ahead.

The following clever extract is from the
london Aheneum :--"Amcrican papers are
remarking on the absence Of all literary
effort in the Crimca, and are therein noting
very much to their own glory-a charac-
teri tic dill renee between the surroundings
of an American and of an English army.
The contrast is fair. The selfaudation is
not unjust Our readers know tha: when
the Yankees marched into Mexico they car
ricd with them printing press, and publish
ed newspaper along the line of invasion.
Across prairies, through dangerous passes,
over mountain ranges, sometimes on mules,
oitener on mems shoulders, occasionally in
wagons--traveled press, paper, type and
ink-editors, contributors, and pressmen-
fighting, loragng, writing working onward.
Infinite were the uses of the PRESS 1t car.
ried orders through the camp. Every morn
ing the soldier read in it the story Of the
previous day. 1t anticipated the gazettcs
1t disseminated orders of the day; it per-
pctuated the gossip Of the camp; reflected
public opinion in the army; made known
every want; supplied every information !;
exercised, inspired, and animated every
heart. Had the Americans been in the
Crimea, they would have had daily papers
at Balaklava, Eupatoria, Yenikale, and Con.
stantinope; and these papers rejecting the
humors, incidents, and life Of the camp
would have ranked among the best histori.
cal documents on the war. As it is, our
soldiers in the Crimca are indebted to the
London Journals for authentic information
of what occurs in the camp itself, and within
mile or two Of their own tents. Jonathan
is far ahead Of US in some respects"
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derS were procured and hoisted to the top OF
the house. Men went up the ladders with
combustbles and set the roof on fire. The
fire company under the command Of Captain
Pitts, was called TO eStiuguSh the flames,
but the force and rage of the people preyen-
ted the company from approaching the bull
ding. The Mayor of the city also. did all in
his power 10 restrain the fury Of the popula-
ton About this time, when the house was
on fire, Loycjoy and some two or three 9TH
ers, well armed, came out Of the building,
as it was supposed, to shoot those setting
the house on fire, and walked in the dark
round the house towards the ladder. Some
one or more were concealed in a pile Of lum-
Der near Lov,joy and shot him. As soon as
he was shot he exclaimed II am dead
man" He was carried up stars in the bull
ding and he expired in a few minutes Tie
rest Of the l.oyejoy party escaped by the
consent Of the people, in the dark, out OF
the building, and thus ended this unfortu.
nate and outrageous transaction.
Loveoy was killed on the 18th Of Novcm-
Der, 1857, and almost AL ,he previous sum-
mer Alton was occupied by this excitement
The Mayor of the city exerted all his power
in vain to preserve peace, and the preachers
IN the pulpit and all orderly citizens, labored
all the time to suppress this tragedy, but it
was all in vain.
The fire company extinguishcd the flames
on the house, and all quoted down into
darkness and oblivion.
The Grand Jury Of Madison county found
bills Of indictment IN some cases arising out
Of this riot, but NJ one was punished. 1t
was Judged advisable by all parties, the 500
ncr the better TO forget and forgive all con-
cerned in this unjusttiable transaction.
Thus ended one Of the most singular ira,
gcdies that has perhaps occurred anywhere.
The citizens of Alton at the beginning pre-
sumed an abolition journal in their place, so
near the State of Missouri, slave State,
would do the city Of Alton a serious injury,
and prevent the growth Of the place. This
was, as far as understand, one reason the
citizens urged against the establishment Of
such paper at Alton. When the people
waxed warm, and became excited, il was
matter of honor MOTTO abandon the ground
they assumed. The Lovcjoy party was
equally as unyieding, and hence the unior.
tunate b!oodshed
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4 young and sklllful disciple Of Robert
/ LOudou was some time ago travelling in the
northern provinces of France, giving exhi-
tons in natural magic in company with u
young wag, now director Of printing es.
tablishment in Paris la their wandcrings
they arrived at rhc town Of R, more re-
nowncd for its manufactures than for the ma
tural brlliancy Of It's inhabitants Here tho
receipts Of the mag cial were absolutely
nothing, and despair re gncd in the hearts
Of our two adventurers. What was now to
BE- done?
By my faith,' exclaimed the assistant
magician, at Will never do to say that wo
that we did not make our expenses, Let
me write poster for one or more entertain
ments, and if the attraction don't answer,
call me no ass,s ant for high priest Of dia.
blerje:
AT the urgent request Of the large and
intelligent audience Of our former entt rtain-
men's, we have consented to perform the
ring any hour indicated by any of the audi
cnce. To take place this evening"
"Thcre, how will that do"
But how are you to fulfil the promise ?"
'Oh never mind. Am not worthy
pHpi VI shI'iu! I'aSNe Leave lial 10
me"
Night came, and with it a crowd orthe Gu.
rious. All went off well, and now came the
feature OF the evening, Any one was asked
to name number.
"Four :" came from the crowd.
In fear and trembling the mighty magician
extended his hand towards the cathedral
when one two. three four, doomed from
the cupola. The cold pcrSpira,ion started to
the exhibitors brow, and the audience
shouted with delight and surprise.
Encore encore" rcsounded from all
par the room. Again What was to te
done But voice from behind the curtain
said
$50 ahead, Old boy--it's all right
With sigh the exhibitor repeated
the miracle again and again, and the specta.
tors departed filed with enthusiasm.
"W hat in the name # wonder have You
been doing - exclaimed the puzzled princ-
pal to his laughing assistant, as soon as the
doors were closed.
"Why, gave the bell-ringcr five francs to
stay in the bcIiry ani ring as many times as
placed candles in the window, and think
it succeeded pretty well, nest CO p0s.' rcpli-
cd the other shaking the wei filled cash
box.
The next day, as they were starting in the
cars, one OF the city councillors came to
them and begged that they would explain
the great miracle.
at is magnetism, my friend, " said the ma
gician, with grand flourish of his hand, and
the magistrate departed, much edited and
perfectly satisfied,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1855-11-10

WHAT PETER TIE GREAT SAW IN ENGLAND.
Peter the Great, while in England, was as
shy and unwilling to DC seen as Peter tho
Wild Boy. He was present at ball given
at Kensington by King William, in honor
of the birthday of Princess Anne, afterwards
/ Queen; or rather he may be said to have
seen the ball. for his shyness confined him
to a small room, from which he could SEQ
without being seen. When he saw King
William on his throne in the House of Lords,
"a sight he had expressed particular wish
to Sec it was not from the gallery nor from
which he was enabled to peep through
window into house. lie retired from this
unpleasant point sooner, it is said, than no
intended for he made so ridiculous figure,
(says Lord Dartmouth, who was presently
that neither King nor peers could iorbear
laughing. He was taken to all our London
sights at that time Of any moment. To the
lions and armorics in the tower, to the mon
uments and wax figures in Westminster Alb
bev, to Lambeth Palace, to the masquerade
on the last night of the Tcmbe revcls, and
to the two theatres in Drury lane aud DORIS
et-gardens lie was chiefly attracted by
the Tower and the performance at Drury-
lane.
The wild beasts and implements Of war
were adapted to his roushcr nature, while
the charms of Miss Cross, the original Miss
lloydcn, in Nanburgs Relopse, and the first
actress who had Miss preiiXed to her name
in play-bills, were so engaging, that the
rough Car Of Russia became enamorcd of
beauty. OF this Miss Cross the story is
told in the Spectator that when she first ar
rived in the Low Countries she was not com
puted to be so handsome AS Madame Van
Brisket by near half a ton. There is fine
old mezzotinto which still preserves to us
the beautiful features that won the heart Of
Peter the Great. He did not speak English,
nor is he known to have been at all desrous
of learning it, few Of his sayings have there.
fore been preserved Three, however have
reached us. He told Admiral Mitchell that
he considered the condition of an English
Amiral happier than that of q Car of Russia.
To King William he observed "It were
the advisey of your Majesty should counsel
you to remove your court to Greenwich,
and to convert st. James once more int,
hospital" When in Westminster Hall he
inquired who the busy gentlemen were in
wigs and gowns, and being told they were
lawyers-"Lawyers," said he, "why have
but two in my whole doininions, and dc.
sign hanging one of them the moment get
home."- Dickens household Words.
--=--
stop ten minutes and think.
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JOIN NAX BrKLN.-'rhe genial tcmpcra-
mcnt; aud extraordinary genius and happy
faculty of adopting himself to circumstances
which this distinguished gentleman possess.
cs, make him favortc wherever he goes.
His fine personal appearance, too, always
attracts notice, and whether at the East or
the West, in Buaiilo or in New York, in
Paris or in London, he Is sure to elicit
the attention and courtesy of all classes of
people. In 1919, acompaied by friend,
he spent some time ut Mackinac. One day
he returned from his usual stroll about the
island too late for the regular dinner. The
andlord met him as he stepped on the piazza
of the Mission House, and regretted that he
could only give him cold lunch. Mr. Van
Buren, said that was all he required, and,
with his friend went Immediately to the
dining room. Two persons were still at one
of the tables, and they were evidently feel
ing very well. Mr.. Van Buren, dad scarce
" taken his seat when one of them inquired :
as your name John Van Buren,
"ies," said he, "that is my name"
"Wil you and your friend take glass Of
wine with me :"
Certainly, said Mr.. Van Burcn.
The wine was passed, the glasses were
filled and emptiod. There" said the own
er of the wine, 81 am satisfied; | have had
drink with John Van Buren; am as well
satisfied as Lewis Highly was. Doyou know
Lewis Higbyr"
"No," said Mr.. Van Buren,, 81 have not
the pleasure Of his acquaintance.
"Well said he, Lewis Highly lives in our
place, and is great friend Of Henry Clay,
the great Kentuckian. Some years ago, Mr..
Clay paid us n visit, and was much pleased
with our village. When he left, men, wo.
man and children turned out to escort him
to the steamboat, and among the rest was
Lewis Highly, who took the arm of Mr.. Clay.
As they were passing from the wharf to the
boat, Highly fell from the wharf into the
water, and was caught and drawn out by
Mr.. Clay. Getting on apie of wood, he ad-
dressed the crowd as follows:--
"Ladies and gentleman ! am satisfied; |
have been pulled out of the dock by Henry
Clay anb so propose that we all give
three cheers for Henry Clay, who has saved
his country twice and Lewis Highly once
by"
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Cs,a,i-c, Change.

e. TIlE subscrberhaving bought the entire
stock oi boots and shoes formerly owned
by 4. c. Putnam, on Madison ST., is now adding
new supply to the former stock, which will
max, his stock rs desirable as any IN Ottawa.
Thankful tor past lavors, he would as usual take
extra ear. both IN stock and workmanship, to nc
cummodate all his friends and customers who may
give him a call. Al kinds OF boots and shoes
made to order.
Store nor on Main street, opposite Cushman's
Store.
Repairing done at short notice.
l'-....I- w q L
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Agricultural Implements,
MRS. GRAY

WoVLD inform the publ 'ha, she still! con
w ,nucs to give lessons on the piano, guitar,
and meiodron.
Also, instruction in thorough bass. Lessons
given at her boarding place, Mrs. lloldrns, and
nj the residence Ot uupIl, ApTli ~.
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A. II. = VI Il III,

AND GENERAL COLLECTING AND IN
SURANCE AGENT.
Business received by mail will receive his
prompt attention. Oihceln Sanger& Amour's
lock south OF the Ottawa bank, second sts.
aurIl2 2g-lv
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CITY NEAT MARKET
TAILORING.

TAILORING.
WILLIAM CONNELLY
- ESPECTFuLLY informs the citizens ofOt-
IL tawa andthe surrounding country, that he
has Just received new stock Of
BrOudcioiks, tdsNm,y,s and HeSjBgs
of the ateststyle, and all kIId' OF taIlora' trim
mngs, oil OF which he will llsell cheap Tor cash
Also, all kinds ot Ready Made Clothing OF his
own manufacture.
Being oldresdentin Ottawa he would wish
Tor his odncquaIntances to giychlm callbetore
purchasing elsewhere
TAILORING ~ CUTTING
Done on the shortest notice at his old stand orpo
site the old City Hotel on Nadisons ST. mex doc.
q Danl Lcahy's Bootand Shoe shop.
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~ HARD, NJ ID. Physician and Surgeon, o.
~ tawa, Ill. Office III Glover aud Cooks
Brick Block. Residence corner Of Madison and
Clinton streets. Msy5 1855
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ALE ED W. CAyARLY,
&. ii. SCHNEIDER,

r Y. GRlGGS, Druggist and Bookseller-ln
~ NatIngrrs Block, South side OF The Court
iiOuse square, Ottawa, Ill, may ~
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Cash paid for all kinds of Produce at the Cush
man Ware House, Main Canal.
Nav 1854
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JOHN w STEEL,
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW,
OTTAWA, ILL.
NNILL attend to nj business entrusted TO his
w care, with fidelity aud despatch.
- Office in Sangers block, same Is that occupied
by a. Is. Smith, Esq
REFERENCES:
Hon. r l.. Dickey. Chcngo, Ill.
Hon VIM. c. Goodloe. Richmond Ky.
Falls, Brown 4 Co, bankers, Cincinnati, o.
Hon. Joseph J Mcdowell. UIilsboro, o.
W. II. l. Wallace, Esq, Ottawa. III.
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LIN lSI:ls,
JOHN w STEEL

7 ANES GRAHAM has large stock in his
- yard on the slde-cut STORAGE Tor
grain. February Fly
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a Speech on Agriculture. .

At the late National Fair and Cattle Show
at Boston, the Hon. Edward Everett was
called upon, and made the following most
fclicitous remarks
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Stop ten minutes and think.
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DAIlEIsiti.OrYPEs.

Repairing done a, short notice.
E,bru,tvI IL w, c. +,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-09-26

" ere not disposed to treat the Do..
mon courtesy; they would not allow with Con-
right to reply to enc of their oath W.. Democr,@ a
public muster ground if they could Opnd gang oo
prevent it. N ny any mS vi a
An attempt was made at Know =,
cinct in this County during the l,". Nothing ~.
prevent, and did prevent, Democrat "a 'npagn' y,
speech In reply to Know Nothing cb mon mali ,
had spoken on that occasion The n champion H.
er was ordered to leave the stand nOcratic sns.l
leading men of that Captains Distr;o"ty one Of +
saGnder-in- Chief of the Neck Distn;stt' This CIV
aleading Wing, and now votes with ~ Was 6rueI,
ings, and for aught know sworn tae hnOw NoEF
den of iRiquity. One Democrat rad nielhber Of 6,,
beaten on that occasion by some Of tbo G3nercifur
inSs, for no other reason, as l am nsl hnOv NO6
that he contended that the DemoorOo.gn med, taas
should have an opportunity to coneinda ic Speak,
as inc dgtetTee had done without hepe 10 ieaaris
pray God' Messrs. Editors, that t5a Duestei
this now happy country may never ho we people
nate as to have their government oFSiso unfO1r
ed by these oath-bound, mid hight .aauHniste.
Should that eventful day ever befan "a aSSasinS-
happy nation VIC may bid adieu to fracI LUIS Tree and
freedom of the press and all other I'm ISptec
guaranteed to US by our State and Faaa lies Roa
tutions. -eoetai COlst
Mcssrs. Editors, some of those Kn,u-
strikers IN Lemon are yet engaged in per rsvs
GtieI poHuLSu WoFh. w e nave q cOunlo &c 'uls
ted old political hacks in this Count tb Of Very 10
making themselves quite conspcIonu A. "a !1lVeb'a
skulking about like a pair of wbnnoI u late y
endeayorng to make political capital H7 Spanes
senting the late Louisville Know Notb;yy. niSreprs
no one will believe anything they NAV "a5 rot but
These old hacks formerly belonged 70 '4 y aOGpth
cratic party, but they hungered and tb;r re Demo-
office until they became contaminated utS aa
ism; and then it was they took refupa @ru eets
broken wing of the late Wing party T TTasl ll
coons are now the sworn leaders oftie darn sle o
.nd % bn Paa geRtFy h order Of LsnOr County,
Commander-in-C Chief Priest or Pope ''''''al an!
Kinston, September 10, 1856. ND'0lh