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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16
OATs.-The Detroit Aaccr;iSer saws:

"As ~ instance Of the strange freaks o.
trade which are trauspuing tins spring, We
notice that Mr.. j. l.. !iurd & Co, of this
city, sold yesterday in Chicago $4,000 bush.
oats a, 56c, TO so over the Chicago, Alton,
and St. Louis Railroad-ihe same oats hav-
Ing been purchased some time since within
81 miles OF -. Louis, at %, and taken TO
~ .-..-.- -u-r Ii. s.l-n r..r '.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

TIE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY,
Frpars1fo7 Fsc,cyjpf;oa az Sir 81 Cirk., r.
H. FT lri inn Ert-fpyiia4rY IL tie Qusa
This nya-abe medicine is GuG,iliug in the rir- OF al
-to-e painful and dangerous disorders which the fr
mai. constitution is SUBJECT 1t roIersies al exce-- and
removes al "3-;rur.ioa- aud speedy cur. may be re.i.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

Dr.. Kanc's heirs have been paid So, 600
for the sale OF the lamentcd oxTlor rs work,
the " Arctic Expedition" and Prof. Long
FLOW, it is said, Melted Sl3, 000 by the sale
of iliawatha.''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16
BLACK d. COLES


IRE nov receiving from Boston the Ltrgest, ctrrI'r
"Hd b.st asso. ta',at Of Gilt, Mahogany, and VAIN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

We hear it estimated 10y one Of our reia-
BILE commission merchants that It has tax, n
$50, 600 to pay the freight bills at this port
during the last four days. We ar getting
70 DC quite a villa.c->t Pant Duty Times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

Physicians themselves Chose at least who
feel greater interest in relieving the suffer
ing, rather than the pockets of their pa
tents DO not hesitate to pronounce Dyer's
Healing E;nbrocation q medicine of great
value, and freely prescribe it to their pa
TENTS.
Sold IN Ottawa by G. L. Thompson and
\. 6 Putnam.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16
The Ottawa Indcpendent) chronological
SOcIPty.

Meets every Monday and Thursday evening, at :
o'clock at Fisher. Hail. over the Bank of Ottawa
Subjects Cor next meeting:
Reading selections physiology.
Addres>Te Anciel; practic of Medicine" by c. G.
Goodrich VI. ID.
Discussion of the following question
R!sOlce6, That Phreno!ogy is an immoral lever.
Atirtuativc-C. Snow.
N.rr';v--p. y. itt'e.
Pau.'e %, 'tf-f':rIs : usual
4 ilitt4.e- fr.e.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

The people of BARRIERS Run are as mad
IS h.ezas" at tantalzng "~perrit" which
persists in sharpening a saw, night after
nl-ht, in certain ravne pear the ruins Of
an Old saw mill whose owner. L is : nh, was
shot, long ago When any one approaches
the place. the noise stops, but Immediately
ones back is turned 1t commences again,
louder than ever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

THE HAIR-Thcre is nothing so becoming
to either man or woman rs a good head of
hair, yet we see mary who, from careless
ness or neglect, let their hair become so dry
and frosty that it is really not fit to be seen
while. il they would only procure one bottle
of GHo"ds lair Restoratice and use it, they
could have as luxuriant n crop as anybody
else. Sold by all Druggists. my9-2w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16
NEW ICE CREAM sALocN.

( pESPICTEtLLG announces 10 the iadiSs and gentle
Il men 81 Ottawa that he has taken and fitted up the
room, adjoining the late Washington Hotel" tho
corner OF Madison aud Columbus Street,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

Hen Pace FOR NHEAT.-W e are inform
e1 taat the u >-rs. Harrison are BOW paying
SID per hm~hr. FIR - at de- yercl at their
nil. That is pretty good price, -
L --.r!Me Ir.lNAe, 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

4 PRrZE-woRTu LAGoRIyG Fog.-We learn
that Me>srS. TlicOtt, Emerson & Co., of
Rockford, manufacturers Of Manny's Reap
erS. have presented one Of their combined
rcap;nr and moving machines TO the liuo;s
State Agricultural Society, to be offered as
n pr;Zr tor the best piece Of 40 acres wheat
raised the coming harvest. This reaper BE-
inc one of their very best, is prize well
worthy the ex,rtion of our farmers, and
the competition TO secure it will doubtless
ne lively.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

NJ I'luOrs, tActpt superb soih fouItaIH INV Deth
balised from the premises, and the entire apartments
will be devoted to Ice Cream Cakes, Soda Fountain,
Candies, Fruits. &C.. Sc A. he has been to aheavy eN-
pene in fitting NJ the III first class STYLE ne hopes
for Il liberal share of public patronage.
The whole establishment will be under the superin-
tendence of Mrs NJ FoRNHALs, lady OF much ehferi'
-. r.. -. -. myg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

sfss;lr5 ilr.
FEW borders cnf be acComt2odHted % Mr.. o Cot
"A Inns, opposite the dence OF II. r f.ag@, -
my1s o. ooLLINS
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16
From the Peoria Statesman, May sth.
BIDS for the Staff. Normal IIniEeIsifx

TIE Committee of Locat on for the Nor
NAL University, from Springfield arrived here
YESTERDAY, eleven in number, about two
o'clock p. NJ accompanied by deputation
of some Of our principal citiZen.. The com
mittee left the Peoria House IN carriages and
bucees to inspect the various sites Offered
as location for the University.
They frs: viSite! the site offered by
Messrs Cookie, Phelps & Bradley, consist
ing OF fifteen acres, and commanding very
charming view of the whole plateau on which
the city X hui't. After this the committee
adjourned to the twenty acre site offered by
M'S>rs VI. II. Aiken & u. Kellogg. which
also afforded magnificent panoramic vlrw
Of the whole city. After this, entering their
carriages again, they drove TO the finely To-
Gated three acre lot which Mr. Pulcifcr put
forward an induccment
The committee then returned to town, and,
aG;ouruiug TO the Court House, proceeded
to take action on the various propositions
sent in for Consideration.
The chair was occupied by the President
Of the committee, Hon. y. y Edwards. ".
H. Powell, Superintendent Of Pubic in,truc-
ton, being Secretary.
On motion Of the President, the agents Of
the different competing places then placed
their several propositions in the hands Of
the Secretary, who then proceeded 20 open
and read them.
The proposition from Batavia was the first
one opened. : subscription Of So, G0j with
the Batavia Institute, valued at $1,000,
making 50, 600 in all, which could be made
$50 900 If necessary, was the proposition Of
E1'tva.
The proposition from Bloomington was the
J. II =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-16

A safe and certain cure for Gonorrhes, elect
Strictures, Seminal Weakness and all Diseases
O the Genital OTgans.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
Columbia Market.


C'otton.--our previous weekly report of the cot
ton market closed on quiet but steady demand
for the article, at the following quotations, viz
105tol24 cents. In the early part Of the week
now under review, and up to Thursday evening,
the market presented no new feature, and cur for
mer quotations were the general ruling rates On
Friday morning the news from Liverpool, by the
Arabia, came to hand, reporting q decline of to
Id, with only a limited amount taken by the trade
These advices depressed our market, and in the
course<of the day prices receded fully on the
current rates of the previous day. The sales Of
the week foot up $50, and we now quote: Inferior
10s@lO2 ordinary lI@lls middling III @lls;
good middling llA@ll3; fair ll5@]2s, and
acboice article might command l2ii cents.
Bacon.-The bacon market has been quiet but
steady since our last, and we therefore continue
to quote 81@S for shoulders; sides lO@l09;
hams Hop; new l2@12t cents per pound.
Corn.-The stock of corn on sale is light; and
ss the demandi good, prices are very full, al
though not quotably higher. We quote 85@9O
cents per bushel.
Oats.-There is fair stock of oats on sale, but
with a good demand, prices are very full and firm
at 65@68 cents per bushel.
,FIoxr-The stock of -four is low, and as the
demand especially for fine family four) is active,
prices are looking up. We quote for common to
good brands S73@S7a; superfne S73@$S; and
extra family -four S83@S85 5p Dbl.
Fodder.-There was a fair supply of fodder on
the market, and therefore there was no change in
prices. We still quote sl3@S1s y 100 Tbs.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
BETHEL ACADEMY.

YTNHE present Session of this Academy, will
Il close on Friday the 10Th Of December, and
its exercises will be resumed on the I'd MONDAY
in JANUARY next. The growing interest and
prosperous condition of this Institution, induces
the Principal to pledge himself, that his whole
time and energy shall be, ifpossble, more assid.
uously devoted than formerly, to the mental and
moral cultivation of the Pupils committed to his
care; the latter of which he considers Of para
mount Importance in the cultivation of youth.
Terms of Tuition per Session Of FIVE months,
rs heretofore, viz:
The Primary English Branches, .....'.:....,6 %
Eng. Grammar and Geography, 49,. ........S w
The higher English Branches, Mnthemat-
les and the Classics, cs,......"..".......... ID w
. No admission for less than half session but
Students wishing to continue longer than the half
and not the whole, will be charged by the month.
No deductions will be made for lost time, except
in cases of protracted illness. Good Boarding can
be had, convenient to the Academy, ut from Sc to
81 per month.
1T HARRY, Principal
Dec 40 3m
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
MEssRs. CURTIS


UTOULD renew their respectful acknowledge
w ments of the kind support Of the public
during the last Eleven years.. Upwards Of 600
young Ladies, filling honorable stations in every
part of the State and neighborhood, are the best
advertisement, to which they call the attention of
Parents and Guardians. By them and their
friends the location and climate of the School are
we'll known; its unequalled Retirement and accom-
modations, and its health so remarkable that no
cases Of sickness have ever occurred there.
They purchased and have added to this proper
ty, chiefly, with view to its Retirement; congo
nial alike, as they find, to the best habits of at
tention to scholastic duties, and to the sensitive
modesty of the female character, as they desire
to form it. ..... ........ .......
In every department the best Assistants are
sought for. The Principals have suffered no in
convenience Of occasional changes or increased
expenditure to obstruct them in the pursuit Of
this object-aspiring, as they can repeat they do,
to leaving the School rich in influence, literary
and moral rather than to enrich themselves, or
to accomplish any personal or sectarian object.
One Of the Principals will be found at the Mills
House, Charleston, on Saturday, 18th February,
leaving for Columbia on Monday 10th, and at the
Assembly House, Columbia, on Monday, 10th, to
leave for Yorkville, on Tuesday, 18th.
..- TERMS, 90
Per Term Of Half a Year, Payable in Aduance
INSTRUCTION English Departments, ...... $25 90
BOARD, including washing, fuel and lights, 80 90
nv The above includes complete course Of
English Education flor S75 the Term which all
the pupils are expected to take. The following
are optional and may be taken or not lin whole or
in part as may seem desirable.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
areinn oholy and Fatal Mistake.

On Wednesday last, in Baltimore, DR.. A. B.
Arnold was called to see a child of John Eckert
He gave prescription in which chlorate ofpotass
was directed. but the druggist, Mr.. Ernest Letter.
put in cyanide of potass. The Patriot says:
s,The child made considerable resistance, and
the mother succeeded in. administering only half
the DOSE but so powerful was it, that in ten min
utes the child was dead DR.. Arnold was imme-
diately summoned, and so confident was he that
the childs death was not caused by the medicine,
and that he made no mistake in writing the pre-
scription that he asked for the medicine and swal-
lowed teaspoonful, and was in the act OF repeat
ing the dose, when he felt the symptoms of the
poison, which il contained, working upon him.
He instantly started for the apothecary's, Ernest
Letter, corner of Eden and Lombard streets, and
on reaching the store was barely able to tell them
to give him powerful emetic. and fell upon the
floor In few minutes afterwards, Mr.. Eckert
entered with the medicine, charging Letter with
killing his child" p
Mr.. L. maintained that it could not be-the
medicine was simple, and he had compounded the
PRESCRIPTION accurately, to prove which he would
take some of it, and pouring out teaspoonful,
drank it. He then turned and entered an apart
ment In the rear, fell upon the floor. and in twen
ty minutes was corpse. The scene which fol-
lowed beggars description. Husband, wife, and
mother, all frantic from the depioraole results OF
q mistake. In a very short space of time the
street in front of the house was filled with human
beings, each eager to know what was the matter,
and at any time during che day could be seen
crowds of persons standing in the vicinity Of the
house, drawn thither by the powerful excitement
which pervaded that quarter. Drs.- Yeates, Mon
moniour, Kinnemon, and others werein attendance
but were unable to be of any service whatever to
Mr.. Letter. The emetic which. DR.. Arnold had
taken caused him to vomit freely, and was proba-
bly, the saving of his ife as he is considered out
Of danger
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
FREE SCHOOL NOTICE.
and TRUSTEES Of Schools

VNEACHERS and TRUSTEES of Schools enti-
i tied to receive aid from the School Fund ap-
propriated for the benefit of the INDECENT children
of York District, must apply to the Commission
the year said School is taught, or their accounts
will be barred for that year; which regular meet
ings take place as follows: On the FOURTH
MONDAY of JANUARY, APRIL, JULY and OC-
TOBER of each year. All amounts to be render
ed to the Treasurer of said Board on or before
the SECOND MONDAY in JANUARY Of each
year succeeding the appropriation.
Commissioners will be required to give their
regular attendance By order of the Board of
Commissioners of Free Schools for York District
RUFUS ]. ADAMS, Chairman.
R. S. MOORE, Sec. 8 Treas.
January 26, 1857. l
New CoMMIssIoNERs.-R. J. Adams, Rev. R.
A. Ross, R. s. Moore, ]. NJ. Brison, Allen Robin
son, S. H. Anthony, R. NJ. Wilson.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
9eatbs.

DIEp-Of Typhoid Fever, on the 31st ult., after
an illness of twenty-one days, at his residence in
York District, JAMES MOORE, Esq, in the sew
enty- second year of his age. The deceased was
amember of Bethesda Church for about fifty years,
and ruling Elder in the same for more than forty.
ga living Epistle known and read of all men"
was he. The best of fneighbors-the most devoted
of husbands-the kindest of fathers-tenderest
of brothers and most active and consistent Of
Christians-he died as he lived, "witness for
Christ" .,--
In this District on the 1st inst, Mrs. REBEC-
ca ROBERTSON, wife of the late Thomas Rob-
ertson, aged 10 years. She was member of the
Baptist Church, and no one ever lived more con-
sistently with Christian professions. AS moth
er she was kind and affectionate, and the more
than filial love her children and children's chill
dren cherished for her. proves that she was indeed
a mother. She was exemplary in all the relations
of life, and by her many rare and valuable quail
ties Of both head and heart had endeared herself
to large circle of friends who will sorrow for her
loss, though they will not 'sorrow as those who
have no hope"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
UNION ACADEMY.

yTNHE exercises of this well-known Academy,
L will be resumed on the FIRST MONDAY IN
JANUARY NEXT, under the superintendence of
J. II. BLACK. The healthiness Of the vicinity,
the morality and agreeableness of the neighbor-
hood and the cheapness of boarding, offer strong
inducements to parents who wish to educate their
children from home.
Terms of Tuition per Session Of Fine Months:
Languages and Mathematics, cs,................Sl5 90
Philosophy, History, Geography, (AncienD II 90
Eng Grammar, and Geography, (Modern) 90
Reading, Writing, &c................."..".... %
Students will be received at any time, and char
gcd from time of entrance till the close Of the
Session. No deductions for absence unless caus-
ed by sickness. Good Boarding can be obtained
at So per month. -.
.. J. n. BLACK, Principal.
Dec 25 So If
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05

- The Consups demand for the return Of the per:
sens seized was, however, complied with as alrea-
DIV stated, but he required o letter of apology and
an assurance that such an occurrence Should ,ney
er happen again. OF this demand no notice was
taken. and the Consul hands the matter over to
Admiral Seymour, who requests au interview,
which, in conformity to usage. the Governor de-
clines. Thereupon the Admiral proceeded to o
bombardment Of the city, which had already re-
suited IN fearful loss of life and was still in pro-
gress the departure of the mail. It is not quite
clear therefore, that the British were in the right;
and it is very evident that the alleged offence,
even if it were actually committed, is sadly made
quate to the penalty with which it has been visit
ed-Z,slssy, za;y
The consequences of this proceeding are likely
to be- Of the; utmost Importance. The London
Times takes the ground that the outbreak abro.
gates the existing treaty, and leaves England free
toshape herfuture relations with the Chinese En-
pireas she pleases twill be her own fault, there
fore, 81 is added, If she fails this time to obtain
such o treaty as shall be entirely satisfactory
The principal danger which the Times foresees is,
that, in eprocess of inaicting punishment upon
China, the Empire may be wholly subverted. The
reigning dynasty is already tottering to its fall,
and the rebels are lowering upon the Southern
border, eagerly watching the progress of the Eng
lish war; In any future treaty, it is urged, Great
Britain should be content with, nothing less than
the admission Of a resident Minister at Pekin,
dwelling there in al honor and safety, and having
access at suitable times to the presence of the
Emperor.
We think-it not at all unlikely that the present
opportunity will be seized to secure these advan-
tages aud TO forcee the Chinese Empire into the
family Of nations Sooner or later this issue must
come. The increase of commerce and of inter
course with China will render it impossible that
she should forever persist in her policy Of abso-
Lutte isolation. We trust that the attention Of our
own Government will be promptly directed to the
subject and that steps will be taken to secure for
the United States On equality in whatever right
and privileges may be accorded to other powers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
South Carolina York District.

VXTHEREAS D. E. MURPHY has applied to
w me for Letters of Administration, on oil
and singular the goods and chattels, rights and
credits Of JAMES A. MURPHY, late Of the Dis
trict aforesaid, deceased:
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the
said deceased, to be and appear before me, Mt our
next Ordinary's Court for the said District to be
holden at York Court House on the 18th day Of
FEBRUARY inst, to shew cause, if any, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this I'd day Of
February, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty seven sand in the eighty
first year of American Independence.
j. NJ. ROSS, O. Y. D.
Feb 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05

PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from to 80, 900, corresponding
with those numbers on the Tickets printed on sep
rate slips of paper are encircled with small tin
tubes aud placed in one Wheel.
The first 212 Prizes, similarly printed and en-
circled arc placedin another wheel. The wheels
are then reyolved, and number is drawn from
the other wheel The Number and Prize drawn
out are opened and exhibited to the audience, and
registered by the Commissioners the Prize being
placed against the Number drawn. This opera
ton is repeated until all the prizes are drawn out.
Approximation Prizes.---The two prece-
ding and the two succeeding Numbers to those
drawing the first II Prizes will be entitled to the
48 Approximation Prizes according to the scheme.
5000 Prizes of 800 will be determined by
the last figure of the number that draws the $780,
900 Prize. For example, if the number drawing
the $50,000 Prize ends with No. l, then all the
Tickets where the number ends in will be enti-
tied te $50. If the number ends with No. 2, then
all the Tickets where the number ends in will be
entitled to $50, and so on to 0.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the fol-
lowing rates, which is the risk:
Certificate Of Package of 10 Whole Tickets...S8O
I" 10 Half s ... 40
" 10 Quarter ... 90
nsa. In ordering Tickets or Certificates, enclose
the money to our address for the Tickets ordered,
on receipt of which they will be forwarded by first
mail. Purchasers can have tickets ending In any
figure they may designate.
The List of Drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
sent to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
nea. Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County and
State.
Remember that every prize is drawn and paya-
BILE in full without deduction.
All prizes of $1,000 and under paid immedi-
ately after the drawing-other prizes at the usual
time of thirty days
All communications strictly confidential.
Prize Tickets cashed or renewed in other tick
cts at either Office.
Orders for Tickets or Packages can be address
ed to S. SWAN & CO., atlanta, Ga.
or S. SWAN, Montgomery Ala.
Jan 30 td
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
South Carolina---York District,

UHEREAS DR.. WM. J. GOOD, has applied
w to me for Letters of Administration, on all
and singular the goods and chattels, rights and
credits of GEORGE NJ. GOOD, late of the District
aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish all
and singular, the kindred and creditors of the said
deceased, to be and appear before me, at oul next
Ordinarys Court for the said District, to be holden
at York Court House on the 18th day of February
next, to shew cause, ifany, why the said Admins
tration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 18th day Of
January, in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ffty-seven, and in the eight
eth year of American Independence.
J. NJ. ROSS, O. Y. D.
Feb 5 2t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-05
FISHING CREEK
LAND FOR SALE.

TTlHE Subscriber offers for sale his PLANTA-
l. TION on FISHING CREEK, 81 miles from
Yorkville containing 38S ACRES, 40 or 90 Acres
of whichis FINE BOTTOM LAND, well ditched,
and in a fine state of cultivation. The WOODED
LAND on this tract is the best timbered land in
this section of country 1t is also excellent grain
and cotton land Those desiring to purchase
would do well to look at this land, as such bar
gain is seldom presented. 1t will be offered at
private sale until the FIRST MONDAY IN
MARCH next If not sold by that time it will
be exposed to public sale at York Court House
on that day to the highest bidder.
THOS DAVIES.
n B-Terms made known on the day of sale.
T. D.
Yorkville, Feb. 5, 1857. td*