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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20
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The American Flag.

II is indeed strange that the people OF
thee United States understand 50 little of
the proper form, proportion oi siz., number
OF stripes even OF their Own national nIs,
the glorious Star Stangcd Banner"
The standard for the army is fixed at six
feet and TX inches, 10y four feet and four
inches; the number OF stlipeS Is thirteen.
VIZ: seven red and six white. Ii vii be
perceived that the ii e. is Just one-hnlt longer
than it j. broad, ;.ni that It's proportions arc
perfect when properly carried out. Inc
first stripe at thc top /, rcd, the next white,
and 80 down. alternately, VIII Ia makes 10
last stripe rcd. The b,uc field Tor tho
star. is the width and square of the first sc.
ven stripes, w: four rel and three white.
Thesc seven s:ri cs xtcnd from the SIDE VI
the "li.li" TO the extremity ot the htS.-
The next strips is rhtte, extending the en-.
tire length Vl II, and direct Y unfer inc
field, which serves Ia ''tliro out the held
III strong and pleasing relief; then ioiio" tao
remaining stripes alternately.
The number of stars on the fcid are now
thi,ty-onc, aud the army and navy mnedi.
atc!, add another ~ r. on the adniis,Ou vi
new State INTO our glorious Uni'n.
These remarks are called 10. th by the new
flag recently raised III Lakt st,e.t; It will DC
perceived tnat II mas only six stripes running
rom the field, and the first stripe directly
under the fled running full length being red,
ii serves to dcadcn thc affect OF the whole
ilig--t that WAS white. "a, 1t should be, in-
stead of red, it would give life aud express
son To the almost beyond btlief That liIs
Is also iac.ty Ia another Respect; the field Is
cOiong, whereas, 1t should DC perfectly
squaie.
the writer has been astoniShed to see in
many cities al over the country, the militia
ry marching under piece of silk or hu"t'nS
which was imagined 10 be ''our hag,' but II
was out ot shape IN proportion, tota"y re-
gardiess OF the number OF stripes, oitcn
commencing VITA white instead of red, ana
in every way, the contrary of what u shou1d
he ard looked no more like what II was IN
tended for, than does the flag OF the Sand
w,ch Islands, wnici, does resemble ours "
certain extent,
Soldicr, took to your iligs! many ct
YOU will find that you are marching undsr
false coiors.
Makers OF flags should keep the above
proportions any size that they may make.
aud thus produce a graceful and beautiful
flag IN reality the glorious aud maguih-
cent stars and Stripes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

FILLMORE MovEMENr-The friends Of Mr.
Fillmore have organized ciab in this city.
A paper devoted to the 'good of the order"
will, we understand, be issued in a few days.
This movement among the ''old liners" has
caused considerable emotion in certain ere
publican" quarters-and we'll it may, as
we understand the Filimoreit,s intend uom-
mating a full ticket. They now have pre-
>idcntlal and state ticket, and their electors,
headed by Gillespie aud Danenhower, are
"stumping" it zeaiou<ly. The know moth
ing> in this locality agree with Mr. Fillmore
in the opinion tina, Frrmont's s election would
prove disastrous to the country. This is a
sensible conclusion; and as they have here
totore struck some heavy blows at the de-
mocracy, we have no objections to them
giving their former allies few side-wipcs.
1t is an affair in which democrats have no
particular interest-Peori lem. Press.
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CAMPAIGN Sung.
5o,y ,,,,, ,..

foss-.Sa'dnn"A. don't you cry.
oh, Jessie. dear, my fairest one,
oi', don't you cry for ns,
.rar , that House in Washington,
L II never, never see.
AloVe The Black Republicans.
- and Tor the daraeys sigh.
hIt an, fear, will do no good,
But, Jessie, do not cry.
Sh"sts-Oh, my dear Jessie,
Don't you cry for me,
I'm going up Salt River.
With Il darkey each knee.
I've climbed the Rocky Mountains
And Travelled far and wide,
but after next election day.
know not where III hide.
itTled to catch Americans,
Bat they are all too shys
think they know too much for me,
let Jessie, don't you cry.
Chohrs-Oh, my dear Jessie, &c.
went TO California, friends,
And surveyed many 4 river,
The Irish vote I've tried To get,
But they all answered .'nirer ~
Aud every true American
Will knock me into pie;
wish I'D stayed in Oregon,
Yet, Jessie, don't you cry.
CHoKrs-Oh, my dear Jessie, &c.
i guess my dear to Washington,
We will no; 20 quite yet
The German vote We thought was sure,
fear We'll never get
Buchanan's mcn viii put Us down,
And there well have to lie
Where We have worked and toi,ed SO hard
Yet. Jessie, don't you cry.
CHoEuS-Oh, my dear Jessie.
Don't you cry Ter me,
I'm going up salt River
With dark.y Oh each knee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

holiness, we should dedicate them TO Buche
| nan, Fremont, Fillmore, for the Illumination
| of tht opposing doctrines Of political par.
| ties, and The breaking out of bitter ssr.
/ cas,ns against men who honestly differ with
US as TO the best manner Of conducting the
Legislative and executive departments Of the
nation. We think if he who made Il
"Scourye Of small cords and drove out those
that sod and bought in the temple, and
overthrow the tables of the money-c!ian gers,
saying, my house shall DC called Of all ma
tons, tie house Of prayer, but ye have
made 1t den of thieves" should he, We
say, enter, as in the days of his incarna-
'lon, one Of our IN Ddcrn temples, he would
say az he then said, "fakc these things
hence, down with these political enSignS,
ana raise IN the room thereof the ensign OF
the Gospel Of God and where noy your
party co!ors toat IN the gentle brecZcs Of
Heaven, un!nr! the glorious banner of the
Gospel of Christ, and bid the tcen.ing mill
IONS Of eaIth's immoral slavery, despotism
and death, 'sec, read, and hope"
These, Sir, arc briefly my asons for 81
lcnce on the subject of Am rcan slavery. ]
con,i Ter tn IN iustifitb reasons, nv lfienI
Mr.. Matlock's vi.ws 20 III. contrary, not
w.thstandin W Bat wont he. y, wont he
reverse one sad d. ci-iou? lie deGCuucc- mr
as well as the whole ca,:. o: silent prophets
on this point, As "moral towards, and Only
worthy place among the prophets Of
Baai.' ihe reader Will please refer to Il
portion OF their history: ! King, 18th
chapter Thee prophets OF Baa were very
bad men; undnIhtedy very great hypo- /
who "stcal the livery Of heaven
to rye the devil in" lhQpe am not quite f.
20 bad. II -, come over, thou modern
FL lah, and bu'ld up your political alt.
place your sacrifice thereon, and p1Hr grG- .
ter oH It. (i0n't imucr-e Your altar in the .
watrr.) then call upon your God who sini.es
upon your political cours", aud If ne hears +.
you, and sends fire out Of Heaven and con
sGmeS your sacrifice anil aL,qr t1o, We may
possibly be converted, and there may yet be
hope in your cas-. j. II. BAEvER
paVsOn ~.Dt. 2 l5JD
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TOb:,cr" 1. Cigar 5amufa. tory

IN .yfiu 4. X.-,r EsI-t cf Pot D.Tice-
~ He su-cri-r ouid the public that he IS
z uufsctuTing and keeps hand the best quality "
Cfeviu- Tobacco snU Ppe., &c. at wholesale and re-
tai az prices favorable customers. Also the beet Of
Havana. IO-cTa. Ci--adori-, and other kinds OF CT
gar- Farmers others Sho smoke CT c',es naA-
great saving by buying q ire at wholesale as can
sell a better article, at q less price than pedar--
Psns. call any Mandatory, next door west o! the
Ps-t O.fSs .Tsd fsr Sanr-.it--
OTTAWA, Nos. 10 6 IL sCHNkiDEAs-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

A little boy, writhing under tho tor.urcs
of an aguc, was told 10 take y powder,
which his mother had provided for him
Powder! powder!' said he. raising him
self on one elbow, and putting on smils;
"mother, l sint gun !"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20
G.OI.s'
6 CROOKS ( BEOTHER,
Wet q :'.e Post 0:cs, Ma" !N'ee'. Ottisea, H.
WILLIAM CONNELI7

CToitiHc E,fGIgi-iIaent-o,fb -ide cf Court HoUsc,
l. LSPECTF LILY informs the cit zeUs Of Ottawa and
IL the public in general that he has removed his Tailor
ing Establishment and Clothing Store next door 20 IL p
E~m-s Eycfsnrr Office, nOI IA -Ide o; tile touri House,
where lac viii be happy wait his old and new Gus
lie keeps hand large assortment O Cloths
Casstni.rc- ana N-s;Ings Also, Large assortment %
Ready Mad. Clothing. of his Manufacture Also, =
general assortment Of Furnishing Goods, from the top Of
the head the sole NJ the foot All kinds OF GarE~nts
made the by the best Of ~Orkuef
Cutting done usuai- and Warranted 10 tt II properly
rr.I- Oi..sa. Dec. y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20
SARAH GREGG.

1> ia lrSr-J ,ril!g ~ S.rTie sir r-r F'r--1 III
ki..gy ,;oofs E,riss 0rey j. Is. Nus SIRE, oIp0-
sir1 tie T.InE of O,tTicf.
UEG leave TO call y0ur attention 10 my extensive STOCK
] Eonners and Millinery Goods, iast received aHi
now opsu FIR inspection. comprising every variety "i
straw Silk, and Fancy BouErt-, Grapes, Stra" Trim
ming. Band Boxes &c, &c, all o: which have select
cd with greatest hoping % please my Old friends
AID cu-iOreT'. ..,.....-- q,
great v.=,;y o' s.:i, bi.fss IEI'iAiNIs. suc,
A. Frnge- and Fancy Eutons. also. Embroidery aii
Mourning Collars. Dress Mixing attended TO a. usual
Iadi-. wishing Dress Good- that cannot be ODiIln.c IA
Oi:srs viii please call and examine Samples ana lehs
orders for the -arr have made arrangements in
Chicago receiving all Kind, OF Drs-- Goods, as tic
iTHd- requires
Trusting in the superior advantages possesl hope ~
receive cali Spring Fashions from my Old Gus
toners and solicit the patronage Of all Ladies NJ" tHd
me ia attendance between i!e hours o? 4 NJ and ,
L. ".
E-achiug -ri pressing done IS usual
lDrHS SARAH GREGG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

A New RELIGIOUS EXERCISE. Bur.
lngame was at Rochester the other day, the
Fremont members of church there rang
the bell Of their meeting.housc in his honor
1t will be recollected that Eur'ingaine Is
talking big now, and passing himself OH as
a durllis,! Are we to understand tins Del :
singing to favor duelling, or do the Fremont
ers " distinguish between the man ana the
act
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20
NEW
WAGON 4 CAsSIIOA(:E SHOP.

HE subscriber would respectfully announce TO the
public that he has opened shop in new and COM
ruodous building adjoining his Blacksmith Shop, on Co
uiu- street. where he will Manufacture ana Keep con
s;antIy for full assortment of WAc"S-- C'EkiActs
and I.r.ni. made Of the best material and 10y .Neri-
encyd mechanics. and lie would invite the attention o'
purchasers his heavy stock of SEASONED lEk now on
hand Relieving he manufacture an article not
Inferior 10 the best made in the City, and with deerDi-
nation give satisfaction the purchaser lac would So
Icii a share Of PATRONAGE
short notice. lSept. 22-tLl r. FANNING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

Prof Conrad, of wmtemberg Co"ese,
Ob;o estimates the number of Germans, or
descendants of Germans in the United
States, At about ZOO. 600.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20
NJ IItHLSSlEtiI;:Y Il; Y .

~ ILLbc happy see the LADIES OF Oi;aWa md srr-
W rounding country st her rooms over tr' ,iarb'e
Front Store, has received and c.c-
yant assortment 81 SPRING AND SUMNER NlLLlNk-
EY Fecliu- confident tina: ladies' cannot t..sr please
themselves where, -h- respectfully solics call
Fashions oT Gres>e, will hereafter he received every
r,orrh Otta AprI >.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

There was also presented by Mr.. j. NJ
Smith proprietor OF the Fair, Silver Plate
valued at $50. to Miss Jennie Gcu.d, daugh.
ter of Prof. Could, of TIA. Chicago Riding
School She is but five year old. She
was accompanied by her father, and rode 81
well az to call forth repeated applause from
the spectators.
Miss Swift rode the most spirited horse,
hut she controlled him as ably as Capt.
Swift co.ld himself, which is saying good
deal, you know.
But we think Miss Harriet Waite OF your
city, who carried off the premium, is deserv-
ing the most credit. 1t is but three months
since she commenced to ride, and nov She
sits on her ncing steed with all the grace
and dignity Of queen.
Perhaps, Mes:is. Editors, you are too
staid and sober to enter into the enthusiasm
of an occasion like this, but we confess To a
weakness in favor of it. 1t is heat ful ami
innocent, and every way worthy OF com
mendation.
There were not less than eight thousand
persons present on the occasion, and no.
thing occurred to mar the enjoyment, eX
cepting slight injury sustained by an eld-
erly gentleman, WHO was thrown from a
buggy as the Fair was about closing
$ d. NJ
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1t has cost over thirty-two millions Of dol.
lars to govern New Yerk city during the past
six years - g
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20
Drs. FAY & HOBEkT,
- OCCLISIS.
BaeRa Vista Floral Gardens.
Il. ". NAALMkkS n A0..

Al fAe svsjdenct Of y. H. ". CusAnGn, Eat Ottdacd
Always for SALE alses supply Of perpetual Roses
an other kinds 0 aoseribg house plants, Strawberry To
40 Rhubssb, Cabbage plants, &C.. In sea
On ssd vegesahaee cf al hads junit
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Corresponience Of the Dmocratic Press
Lady fQue>irIani>m.
GALEsBURG H., SEPT l3 Is


The exhibition of fine horses which has
been going on here for three days past, was
concluded Yesterday forenoon. There were
many noble aIimais entered some trom rr-
mote points, and the competition for plcmi-
urs "a well as contested.
But by far the most attractive part OF the
entertainment came off yesterday afternoon.
At a given signal there came marching into
the enclosure a brilliant array of fair horse
women with their gallant attendants, and
for three hours they deilghted the vast mui-
tIiude present ty the skiIiuI manner III
which they managed their spirited horses
and the ease and grace OF their riding. II
fact, the Committee foInd 1t difficult to
award premiums aP account ef the admira-
bic schooling which the fair competitions had
ali received.
There were six premiums, for Lady Eques-
triansm awarded as follows;
Ist. To Miss Prudence Swift, daughter Of T.. X
Swift of Chicago. Cold Watch and Silver
Coffee Urn. valued at at.....-.--.--..-..- Gee. loo
2i. To Miss Mary Smith, OF Ga.esburg. Gold Watch
aud Chain. .................. 100
Sd. To Miss Harriet Waite Chicago. Saddle,
Bride, Martiuvsle aud Whip, valued at 40
tth. To Miss Mary Green, GaesbIug Silver Tea
9th. To Miss Fen Boon, GalrsbUrg. Silver plate ~
9TH. To Miss Amelia Adcoek, OF Warren Co, Silver
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-09-20

Boot and Shoe Store.
On. Main Street, opposite CHshD,fn's otd Sand
". e.. FASH
EGs leave to call the attention of the public to his
ID stock OF Boots. Shoes, Cutters, Sippers Gum Shoes
dc, dc. constantly Kept hand the above establish.
Particular attention paid to selections for Ladies'
, and Misses Connected with is "A large
shop manufacturing boots. shoes, &c,
poys but good workmen he is prepared make
order article in his line in style both OF neatnesS
and durability superior the best Eastern
Repairing done at short notice. feb If-yl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-05

DEATH OF Hon. JoSEpH b. WELLS We
learn with great regret that our esteemed
fellow citizen, the Hon. Joseph b. Wells,
died at the Astor House in New York on the
26th. He had held the Office of Lieutenant
Governor of this State, Attorney General.
and Canal Commissioner, and in all the pc 4
sitlons of life was universally respected. llI
was native Of New Hampshire, and was
brother of the Hon, John $. Wells, of thai
State, and the lIoa. Samuel Wells, o
Maine. We had the honor and pleasure of
personal acquaintance with Gov. Wells, a
can bear testimony to the bcneyolcnce Of
heart, and to the manly integrity which
ycrned all his actions lie LETT Chicago
six weeks ago on visit to his old
and was, we suppose, on his return,
the unsparug hand of death was laid
him. Long will he be remembered Il
State he has served, and by the thoi
of personal friends to WHOM, he had Ct,
himself SO closely. on. Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-01-05

There is one feature about Hoe
Press Mandatory in New iorl
worthy Of imitation in every larg
turing establishment
son the upper floor is a comic
ment fitted up with des ks and
lighted with gas, intended for IL
boys employed in the establishment
on winter evenings, when the days We
over, and the boys are fed and washed,
partly rested, they have chance for eaI
ing. A competent teacher is employed to
instruct them; they receive knowledge Of
the rudments of English education, and oc,
casionally, are entertained by lectures and
discourccs on scientific subjects. Forty
boys is the average number in attendance
here. The tuition wholly free to them tho
members Of the firm putting themselves to
cost for the hire of teachers, use of lights
and books. II is an admissible institution.
The weekly American banner. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1855-18??, 1856-08-22

Arainst the insidious wiles Of foreign Influence,
coniure You 10 believe me, fellow-citizens the jeal
ousy Of free people onght 10 be constantly awake
History and experience both prove that foreign in
auence Is one OF the most baneful foes of repub-
nican government Wasin gtoa's FaresoeU Address.
Foreign influence TO America, is like the Grecian
horse to Troy; It conceals an enemy in the heart.
Wecannot b. too careful to exclude its entrance
Madison.
can scarcely withhold myself from joining IN
the wish of Sas Deane, that there was an ocean OF
fire between this and the Old World,-JsfrsoR.
1t Is true that we should become q Little more
Americanized. .--Jaekson.
They make our elections a.curse instead Of bles-
sing.-MaTfin Van BueR.
Lord preserve our country from all foreign indu-
ence.-Last Prsysr of Cen. Jackson.
The People Of The United States: My they re-
member that to preserve their liberties, they must do
their own voting and their own fighting. -Harrison
eff ever the liberty of thislRepubic is destroyed,
1t will be by the Roman Catholic Priests"
Gen. Lafayette
"There 4 an imperative necessity for reforming
the Naturalization laws Of the United States"
Daniel Webster
repeat here, what I have said elsewhere, that
IL there be those at the North who want Presi.
dent to rule the South--if those at the South
want President who will rule the NORTH dt
not trant their UOtcs. can never represent them
I stand upon the broad platform Of the constitu
tion and the laws Ef should be called upon Il
administer the Government, the constitution ant
the laws Of the country shall be executed, ateyer.
hazard and at every cost.
From FIimor9s Speech at Rochester.
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Parliament has been prorogued. The Queens
speech is, asssual, . stareotyped, document. Tho
American dispute is progressing iayorahly. The
prosperity Of the nation IS unchecked. The war
movement was undecided when the appointments
of C0nsuls 10 New York, Philadelphia and Gin
cinnati we're made Serious disagreements have
arisen in consequence Of running boundaries II
Turkey and Russia. -. 5.
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Buchnnan's Doctrine.

W II thought there was drop Of Democratic
blood in my veins, I'd let it out-JAMEs BUCHANAN.
" Ten Gents day, is enough for laboring
man.--JAMEs BUCHANAN.
" The influence of Slavery Is demorahzing.
let our National Legislature use its most jealous and
renuous exerions to inhibt the existence of Slavery
in any Of the Territories or States which may here
aftcr be created by Congress.-JAMEs BUCHANAN.
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New York and Tennessee.

:
Ala-"Lucy Neal"
With Fillmore for our President,
Our people all wih be
Restored to peacc and happiness
And true prosperity
CHORUS.
New York and Tennessee
New York and Tennessee
Each give man to save the land
Aud cherish liberty.
And you who love the Union,
Your vote for Fillmore throw;
Forhim and Jolly Donelson
Each patriot viii go. fH4
New York and Tennessee. 10
When aeimfion stalked abroad.
Disunienists waxed warm,
Till Providence called Fillmore, s.
Who steered US clear from harm.
New York and Tennessee. 10.
And now misrule has almost rent
Our glorious land in twain.
We want the same tried pilot in.
To steer us clear again. fs y.
New York and Tenneesee, 30.
Then shout anew for Fillmore true,
And Donelson so hearty;
Take one firm stand to save your land,
Andneyer mind your parry.
New York and Tennessee, De-
Let Bucks run wild on platforms,
Let Woody Horses neigh;
New York and Tennessee ere surely
Bound toMin the day. :. -.
~ New York and Tennessee, DO.
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! NoRTHERS DEMouAAcr--fIe Is an extract from
'sTHE AoE. : Democrats oegan, publishedst Port
Land, Maine, and having st ID A~daths nsnes 81
buchanan and Rreckenridge. Il appears that sume
Of the Frcmont papers had charged ttst the lDeano
cratic party xas Pfo-slaoery To- which chsrgethi
..Age" replies at length, making quotations. hon
the Nebraska ball. and Mr., Buchanan's 1stterof -
cepance, to sustain Il in il position and snde q
With The following significant pqraesaph:
"To represent the Democrats party as aproslaye
rytD assort thak tile plattoksn 0 the party denie
to the people of the Teritory The right - solud
Ielav1y TO declare that ponKlsr eoHeeignty = ab
ijmed In that platform. is 70 state what . who'll,
Iandunquslif ife1ly untrue, ,sand known 70 beso whsl
lasserted. .ussIssas1 s 10 nssssfas''s
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AMERICAN BANNER.
YAzOO CITY, -: AUG. q, 1856.

BLAcxwooD's MAGAzISE.-The July number
Z. on our table, That its contents arc interesting,
can be taken for granted on glancing ut the list
OF articles: "Crimean Report and Chelsea Inqui-
ry," "Snow-Slorm," The Athelings;" Pert Il;
-'rrsyels In Circassia," "Metamorphoses," Part
HI; aGrcece and Italy;" "The Scot abroad
The man Of Council;""A Special Embassy in
$685. .The Dispute with America
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