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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

CRAZE WEES N GARpENs.-Grape Vines
delight in being well manured, and will not
give the best satisfaction without dry bot
tom and abundance Of rich soil. at this
period of the season, those who have train
ed grape vines in their gardens, should exa-
mine them thoroughly, to destroy caterpillar
worms while they are small. One may now
be found in almost every bud, rolled up in a
pellet of fine wool. All the labor thus
spent will pay for itself. During warm dry
weather, the surface of the ground around
the roots of vines, should be covered with
litter to protect the tender rootlets, that
spread out SO near the surface yEc
American
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
ANALYSIS OF THE CoRx CoB.-Among t

ANALYSIS OF THE Corn CoB.-Among the
interesting experiments in agricultural che
mistry, the result of which will appear IN
the next Agricultural Report from the Pa
tent Office, is one from DR.. Charles i.
johnson, of Boston. showing the nutritIve
matter contained in corn cobs. 1t is set
down at Al per cent, consisting OF gum'
starch and dctrine. This shows less per
cent. than has been reported by some other
chemists. The discrepancy may arise from
the want of proper accuracy on the part OF
some in the analysis, or from the difference
in the condition or maturity Of the cob when
the corn was harvested.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

4 RELIGIOUS MugDERER.-A late narrative
illustration Of religious feryor ia that coun-
try:
A lady OH leaving private party in ST.
Petersburg at rather advanced hour in the
morning, called a droshhee, and having
given directions 10 the driver the latter pro
ceeded toward her home, as she thought,
. instead of which he drove her to a rather
deserted part Of the city, when he suddenly
turned round and cnt cer throat, the sable
lined cloak in which she was enveloped hav
inc excited his cupidity. Having Invested
her OF tits, he dragged the body TO the
canal and threw her into IT, He then folded
way back 10 the stand he was hailed by
gentleman, and however reluctant, was ob
iged 20 take him as a fare. The gentleman
not only noticed the cloak, but touching it,
found his fingers stained with blood. He
said nothing until he reached a police sta
tion, where, having ordered the driver 10
stop, he gave him up on suspicion. The gen
tie nan happened to be the husband of the
lady, and by the light recognized the cloak
as belonging TO his wife. The tragedy hap
pened during Leu,, when meat is forbidden.
The man confessed the crime. The murder
ed lady had little basket with her which
contained pie. Having been asked by
commissary why he had not eaten that pie,
How could think of eating the pie - re-
pliei the assassin, 1T may contain meat,
and"-devoutiy crossing hmse!f-"1 am,
thank God, good Christian,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

NE RIs,ya MAS-lf two travellers ascend
Mount Blanc, and one in advance of the
other, so that both meet at station about
half way up, one descending as the other is
going up. the traveller ascending uniformly
complains of the cold, while the one retiring
throws OFF his over-coat, and finds the heat
oppressive. Or if man should put one
hand in water as hot as he can bear it and
the other in water as cold. and then put both
together into that which is tepid, the hand
which is cold, viii experience the sensation
of heat, and that which was hot Of cold,
while both are in the same identical water.
The phenomenon is daily taking place in
the social world. without exciting half so
much surprise as even in the physical. The
first time a man who has risen from nothing
finds himself worth 100000, his losses in
business reduce it down to $4,000, he at
once feels all the depressing influences of
extreme adversely. He pities now the child
ish weakness that led him to exult at his
rising fortunes when he reached this very
point in the ascending scale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

| GoosEBERRY MMpEw.-It is we'll known
that midew is so destructive to gooseberries
in this country, that but few Of the large
and choice kinds ever perfect much of their
fruit, and as consequence one Of the incest
OF fruits is but little seen in our market, in
q ripe state. The writer of the Calender for
the Horticuturist, give, very simple rene
dy, which if as good as represented, is well
worthy of extensive application, The fol-
lowing is the remedy and as we read it,
merely requires the application once, when
the fruit is forming"
Mi!dew may be prevented, by watering
with soap .suds, over the branches A radical
cure Tor this pest may be formed by mixing
peck OF lime and a pound of sulphur, in
ten gallons OF water; let it stand and settle.
pint, in gallons Of water, syringed over
tae bushes when the fruit is forming. viii
keep them clean; cover the ground with
manure, and spread small quantity of sal,
over it, to keep as much moisture as possible
about the roots.
Mulching is undoubtedly good thing, as
it keeps the roots in more uniform state as
regards heat and moisture, and salt is re.
commended by several different writers just
at this time. Our experience goes to prove
that if planted under the shade of trees
somewhat, they escape mildew, although the
fruit is small. The fine show varieties of
England are uch more subject to it than
the small rough kinds. The Whitesnith
and Houghton, are perhaps the safest to
plant. Es
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

An English paper states that poor boy
having pitched into " and soundly thrash
ed the Prince of Wales for purposely up.
setting the formers basket of shells, Victo-
ria made provision for the plucky little fell
lows thorough education, and told her own
son she hoped that for any similar conduc,
on his part, he would ever meet such merit
ed chastisement,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
NE W MILL / y Z Il Y.
NiiSS IAKll
NEW
WAGON & CARRIAGE SHOP.

THE subscriber would respectfully announce 70 the
public that he has opened shop in a new and COM
rnodous building adjoining his Blacksmith Shop, Co.
urbus where lie will Manufacture and Keep con-
.tsnty for sai- full assortment Of WAGONS, CAkniAGEs
and BuGGrg made Of the best material and by expert
enced mechanics and he would invite the attention OF
purchasers his heavy stock of SEASONED LrNBER now on
hand Believing that he manufacture an article not
inferior to best made in the City and with deermi-
nation give satisfaction the purchaser he would So
lict share of patronage.
JOB WORK and REPAIRING done TO order and At
short notice. fSept. a2-tfJ p. TANNING
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ToCcHIN6 ANEcDoTE OF GES. JACKSON
The Western Christian Advocate records the

ToCcuINa ANEcDoTE OF GEN JACKSON
The Western Christian Advocate records the
following interesting anccdote Of Gen. Jack.
son. The scene Of it was in the Tennessee
Annual Conference, held at Nashville less
than year before the hero's death, and to
which tie had been invited By vote of the
members, that they might have the pleasure
Of an introduction to him -
The committee was appointed, and the
General fixed the time for . o'clock ON Mon
day morning. The Conference room being
! too small to accommodate the hundreds who
wished to witness the introduction, one of
| the churches was substituted, and an hour
| before the time filled to overhOwing. Front
seats were reserved for the members of the
Conference, which was called to order by
! the Bishop, seated in large chair in the al
tar, just before the pulpit After prayers
entered, conducting the man whom all de-
lighted to honor. They led him TO tie Bi-
shops chair, which was made vxcant for
him, the Bishop meanwhile occupying ano-
ther place within the altar. The Secretary
was directed to call the names Of the ueIn-
bers of the Conference which he did in a.
phabetical order, each coming forward and
receiving from the Bishop a personal intro
duction to the ex- President, and immediate
ly retiring to give place TO the next The
ceremony had nearly been completed when
the Secretary read the name Of Rev. James
T, an elderly gentleman, with wea-
ther- beaten face, clad in suit Of jeans, !
arose and came forward. Few seemed to
know him. He had always been on circuit, |
on the frontier; and though always at Con- !
ference, he never troubled it with long /
speeches, but kept his seat, aud said but lit |
tie, that little, however, WAS always 10 the |
purpose. Hr. L. came forward and was n |,
troduced to Gen. Jackson. He turned his |
face towards the General, who said, IL |
seems 20 me that we have mat before The !
preacher, apparently embarrassed, said ~
was with you through the Greek campai gn-
one OF your body guard al the battle Of
Horse Shoe-and fought under your com |,
mand at New Orleans The General arose |
slowly from his seat, and throwing his long, |
withered, bony arms around the preachers |
neck, cxclaimed-'Wel soon meet where |
there's no war-whcie the smoke OF battle /
never rolls up its sulphurious incense" Ne
yer before or since have I seen so many
tears as then flowed forth from the eyes OF
that vast assembly. Every eye was moist |
with weeping Eleven years have passed /
away since that day. The old hero has |
been more than ten years IN his silent and l
narrow home. The voice that cheered the I
dropping fight, and Numbered in the rear 0! /
routed armies, is silent forever. The old /
preacher, 800, has fought his last battle,'i
laid his aruor By. aud gone TO his eternal
rest"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
Tobacco Il Cigar ManufactOry

On Ndin St., one Door East II Post yJfce,
1.-THE subscriber would inform the public that he is
l. nufacturng and keeps hand the best quality of
Chewing Tobacco, SnuG, Pipes &c, 1t wholesale and
tail at prices favorable Also, the best of
Havana, Laopera Cassadoris and other kinds Of Ci-
rars Farmers rnd others who smoke chew make
a great saving by buying OF at wholesale, as can
sell a better article. a less price than pedars-
Please call my Mandatory, next door west Of the
Post Office, and for yourselves
Ottawa Nov 10 G. H. SCHNEIDER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

Dsdle5 an ers-s rrt IF Ssrr,o, SIX dad fncy MAJ
itI4Ty GOCis. Rooms y. W. -apls StoTs oPPo-
sit tie Bank Of OttGtcd.
BEG leave TO call your attention TO ny extensive Stock
1 of Bon-,t4 and Millinery Goods. just received and
now open tor inspection comprising every variety o!
Straw SIX, and Fancy Bonnets, Grapes straw Trim
mings Band EOxe- &c, &c, all of which have select
and customers --
great variety Of new style DRESS TRIMMINGS, suc!,
~ Fringes and Fancy Buttons also Embroidery ana
Mourning Collars Dress Making attended 20 usual.
Ladies wishing Dress Goods. that cannot be obtained in
Ottawa viii please call and examine samples and leave
orders for the same, have made arrangements in
Chicago for receiving AL kinds of Dress Goods As the
trade requires.
Trusting the superior advantages possess hope 10
early call for Spring Fashions rom my o Gus
toner's and solicit the patronage OF all Ladies VIII mn .
me in attendance between the hours Of A. VI. and
p NJ
Bleaching and pressing done as usual
Anrjf 3 SARAH GREGG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

EIE, such Rough Granulated lids, Inflammation,
Acute Caronic Blindness, with Flm Opacity of the
CorneaI scroiuOus Sore Eyes, Weeping waery Eyes
Amaurosis and Cataract, Weakness Of sight, Failing Of
The Lids, Inflammation of the Tear -Ducl, &c
Also, al seFoiulous ifsctions Of the Human System
treated With The surgical operations
upon the eye performed in the skifni manner
Let no nfamed eye-no Of impaired sight, be ne
erected for . single day
rsce in Ss.tirSc.'s Block secsnd story, OTTAWA III
ScS "a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
WILLIAM CONNELIY

Clothing Estd5iis,aent-Sortt side Of Court House,
u EsPECTt LILLY informs the citizens OF OTTAWA and
H the public general that he has removed his Tailor
ing Establishment Clothing Store door II. =.
Eames Exchange Office, north side Of the Cour; House
where he viii be happy Wait his old, and new
toners He keeps hand assortment OF Cloths,
Cassneres and Festngs. Also, large assortment Of
Ready Made Clothing, Of his manufacture. Also,
general of Furnishing Goods, from the o!
the head to the sole Of the foot All kinds of Garments
made in the eatest manner by the best OF workmen
Cutting done usual and warranted TO ft II properly
made yp. Ottawa, Dec. 29.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

PRINCE MURAr AT BoRDENrowN-Thi is
preeminently the age of vicissitudes. A few
years ago there was an obese loafer at Bor-
dentowD, N. j.. who used to drink with fel-
lows about town, snd borrow two shillings
at time from the gentlemen Of the place,
while his wife kept most respectable school
and his aIistocratic daughter was the Gym
sure of all eyes at church. Now this same
free and easy idler, whose scores at the Bor-
dentown shops were unpaid few months
ago, and probably are still, has got up mi
mic court in the shadow of the Tuilerics, and
is followed by a retinue, Italian exiles-he
and they believing that, ere long, the scep-
tre Of Naples win be in bis grasp as King
Nurat the Second Dor. qf Boston Trans
! erips
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
NJ | l. l. / y Il X y
SIINS HINIrD

w ILL be happy the ladies Of Ottawa and sur
w rounding country, AZ her rooms over the Marble
Front Store, where she has received and ele
-aut assortment Of SPRING AND SUMNER NiLLiNE-
RY Feeling confident that ladies cannot bster please
themselves elsewhere she respectfully soiicits call
Fashions dresses viii hereafter be received every
month. Ottawa, April 5.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

MILL y T. X Y
Corner Main & Columbus sts-Irs Gre9S's odd sfdHo
MISS SARAH AVERY
nEGs to INFORM the Ladies Of city and country, thai,
she has fG and complete stock OF new and ashio-
nabie Millinery her stand the corner oi Nam
and Columbus consisting part ofBonneis, RIB
bons fowsr-, Caps. Trimmings and Al! the nnumsrabe
little fxiags the way Of millinery.
Ladies. pease call and examine.
y Il. Dress Making attended TO as usual
NEW NIILLIN L Il Y.
MISS FORD
YNvOCLD inform the ladies OF Ottawa and vicinity that
w she has on hand 4 and fashionable Stock OF
Millinery Goods for Spring and Summer trade. ct her
rooms on La Sale doors south Of Mills store,
where she viii be happy wait on all her friends
Partisan Patterns received every month March ~
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FARMERS, ATTENTION.!
DREW Il MAlERHOFER

-n,nnroacbed in northern illinois, al kinds Of
AgricEltural Implements,
c,ch az Common Securing. One-Hor and Prdfrfe
Aorros c.aISrs noS:s Sos HTSss, Th.r e mach;
an an new perfect and propelled BY an abundant
are S. hv.ea ~ 70
and examine their work. ~netne, ' "
Az not an Nejr cork 70 todrTnnteo
Orders from distance promptly attended to sna irn
pIements placed on board esna' e~a,s eS.S IN
charge
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
Boot and Shoe Store.

On Main Street. opposite CEshmdn's old Stand.
w. 4. FASH
JoEGS leave TO the attention Of the public to his
stock Of Boot, Shoes CUTTERS Slippers Gum Shoes,
DC DC constantly kept hand at the above establish
men Particular paid to selections for Ladies'
and Misses wear. Connected with the store is large
shop manufacturing boots shoes, SC, and as he en-
pOys hut good workmen, he prepared to make TO
any article in his a style both OF neatness
and durability superior the best Eastern work
Repairing done at short notice feb lI-yl
Painting.
" HE subscriber respectfully the citizens
i Of Ottawa and vicinity that has opened paint
shop the old stand Of T. L. w.1ERNAx where he
tends do all kinds OF painting graning glazing and
paper hanging. All orders will be punctuaiy attended
ian ZoJ a NJ sQUiER-
CITY MEAT MARKET
On Nacy,s Corner, norgtscest Of tho Court House-
O..d,ca, us, by
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
Drs, FAY & HOBERT,

DR. PAY, having
- associated With
him DIR. A. W. Ho-
BERT, will hereafter
continue perm a :
neDtly al his old
stand, in Ottawa,
for the treatment of
AL nfsFaSES nE THE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

DE y T S RY
WN- SMITH, Nd.
OrFce "a EIssnett's Block I'D .t1irs
CrV TENDERS his professional services TO
the citizens Of Ottawa and vicinity All
~-,.io, performed in scientific manner, and
set equal in utility TO the best
Teeth on Gutta Percha plates.
Call and .pccinieSs.
Once kSnrs from o'clock, A. NJ TO P.x apo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

Kept hand and served their at cash
As they buy none but the BEST they always pay
the highest price for cattle, lambs &c
Eefirll.L.eE fheir nelc ak1ud--- M1chr6 COrner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07

BUSHNELL & GRAY.


tiHacsI'y,
Y1YILL their prompt attention to all busnest con
~ fded them IN the Circuit, Supreme, and Fedora
Courts of this State Office the Bank Of OTTAWA
OttaNa. Dec. y. $50.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-06-07
STONE & EELS,

HAVING determined to make Ottawa his future resi-
IL denee, take pleasure in announcing to the pub
lie that be be found at his Office at all hours rea-
iy 20 perorn all operations upon the teeth, in the
MOST SCIENTIFIC .SD NAsrcRLT MASSER
ARTIFICIAL TEETH. WITH WITHOUT Guns, put IN
upon the most approved principles, upon the very best
Of materials and at reasonable prices. All work
-anted and ertire given ho compensation
asked FOR.
Rooms in Nattinger's Block south Of Court House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23
GOOD NEWS.
Rooms COrner Virginia Hofei
And Adinlning the Sage Oti3e.

rpHE most magnificent Stock of Clothing ever seen in
this section of country be found Tor sale at the
(,iothiuy R ,ouao of the rndvrS's""d
For variety Of style. quality ty'workmaiship aud qah
tty my Stock has never been surpassed and wnue
pledge to sell cheap any other establish
from the assortment now hand, the most astidious
can be suited in taste.
In Over Goats Dress Coats, Business and Common
Working Goats my stock comprises thc various styles
of Goods the market this season Affords
IV PESTS NAV be found large variety. made o.
SILK velyets silk Plush, Goth Cashmere, Cashmere,
Woosted and Cotton.
IN PANTS an assortment made Of the latest Pat
terms of Fancy aud Black Cashmere, lot hs and Saul
actts. Cordarnvs, Tweed and Cation.
In the FUR WIS!{iN; LiSE, may be 'ov2a SIX
and fine Merino Uader>hrts and Drawers, "oohen
and Cotton, half Hose Hanikcrchieis. Cravats, Com
forts. and a very large aad full assortment OF White
Linen Bosom Shirts, Collars, Silk Hats SioucheS'
Plush Caps, etc.
II wond be useless TO 30 into the enumeration olcaca
SINGLE article My Stock is conpletc and would S'ad-
Iv Solicit an examination Of the same before making
!o,r nnr,h,se; elsewhere and beg kindly continu
ance Of hitherto so literally extended p2troaa%e-
Respectfully, 'aVon foh"i@ a.
Oct II 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

SINGULAR ARrHMErlcAL FAor-Any num-
her Of figures you may wish to multiply by B.,
will give the same result if divided by 2, much
quicker operation; bat you must remember to an
mex cypher to the answer when there Is no re
mander and when there is reminder. Whatever
it may be annex 5 to the answer;mMuIitlPiy
364 by 5, and the answer will he 1920; divide
The same number by 2. and you have 232; and
as there is no remainder.you add cypher Now,
take 357, and multiply by 5, the answer is i7oo.
On dividing this by 2, there is l7o,and remain
der. yon therefore place 5 at the end of the
line. and the result is again l703.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

The way man refers problem, great or small,
to himself and his convenience, for solution,
is oftel amusing. One of this sOrt OF people had
ensconsced himself in seat in railway car, next
to the stove, where for hours he sat toasting his
feet, and basking in the genial heat Of fire
scarcely large enough for the comfort Of the pas
sengers who occupied seats remote from the an
tbraciie. BY and by up comes gentleman with
lady. and says. in the blandest manner:
"Wouldn't you like to exchange seats with this
lady ("
"No, thank'e," said the old fellow, with an
awkward bow ono, thank'e-Fm bleeged to you
but like this seat aInazin' WELL"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

COMPRISING THE BULK OF FLoUR.-1he
Albany Journal states that Louis Napole"r whom
men begin to recognise as Napoleorio sort OF a
man. in 1853 conceived the ides tnat 1t would be
practicable to compress flour so as to diminish the
bulk and in that way facilitate its transportation,
and vet not njure its quality. In July OF that
wear an experiment was made by his command
to test his views Flour, subjected to hydraulic
pressure of 800 tons was reduced in volume more
than twenty four per cent. On close examlna-
ton. it was found to possess all the qualities II
had previous tn lis violent treatment. II was
then put into zinc buxes and sealed up. AT the
same time. other flour manufactured from the
same wheat but not compressed. was sealed up
In October thereafter, several boxes containing
both kinds of -four were opened and examined
The pressed was pronounced to be the best
Twelve months alter this, in October. 1851. an
other examination took place, and with the same
result. The two kinds were then kneaded intc
loaves and baked The pressed -four made The
hest bread. In March, '55, mure OF the zinc
hoxes were opened, and on examination the loose
flour showed mouldiness. while the pressed was
sweet and retained all its qualities. Made into
bread the same differences were observable. The
Emperor has ordered experiments to be made al
sea as well as on land. Men of war are to take
out both kinds of -four, and both are to be sent on
sea voyaoes TO hot and cold lattudes. and exami-
nations are to be made and recorded OF the lnt1u-
ence of climate and salt air upon EACH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

BLEEDING Devils TO DEATH.-The Lock
port IN. ~ Journal relates that respectable
farmer in that vicinity recently became SO insane
on the subject of spirtuaism that his friends were
about to send him as hopeless maniac to the
lunalic asylum. One ofhis delusions was that
he was possessed with ''many devils" A ply
siciau assured him that the only way to get rid of
them was to bleed them to death-a process which
the patient stouiy resisted but the doctor succeed
ed, and as the blood oozed out, the demented far
mer gradually became convinced by the doctors
logic that the devils were thoroughly bled to death
and it is said that he is 10 fair way of recovery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-01-23

TRUSTING INNocENcE.-A backwoodsman
who had never seen pair OF sugar tongs, being
invited to tea party, requested person VINO nn
happily sat near him, to give him some lnlorma
tinn respecting its use. Its very ingenious
Instrument" said the cruel was, (which has been
lately invented for the purpose OF blowing thf
nose 1t is now in general use IN genteel s"ciety
and it is expected that the Disgusting custom o'
using the fingers will be entirely abolished =
The sugardsh was handed around, the nnfortn
nate Lion" seized the tongs. and the polite par
of the assembly were scandalized at the outre ap
plica,on of the instrument, aud the tremendous
eyplosun which followed.