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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

A MURRAIN APPRoAoHTNG.-A correspondent
of the London Times says that an exceedingly
fatal epidemic has been for some time ravagng
the herds of Central Europe, and has now reach
ed Konigsburg, where one proprietor is said to
have lost three hundred in one night. The wri.
tor says:
SIN 1745 the same or like epidemic was in
troduced into England by means of two calves
from Holland. In the second year after its in
PRODUCTION over 10000 cattle died in Noting
hamshire and Leiscestershire, and almost as
many more in Cheshire. During the third year
remuneration was given by the government,
which had ordered the destruction of diseased
cattle, for no fewer than $4,000 head, while
twice as many more, according to the report of
one of the commissioners, died of the malady.-
In the fourth year it was equally fatal, nor does
it seem to have completely disappeared till eight
years after"
On the Continent every exertion is being
made to arrest the progress of the infection, and
the military detachments are charged to destroy
all cattle that become infected in Prussia. II
only one of a herd should be attacked, the all.
thorites order the whole to be slaughtered and
cordons sanitaires are established along the from
tiers to prevent the ingress of cattle from dis.
tricts in which the disease exists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

ACQUITTAL OF LANGHoRNE.- trial of Ed
ward A. Langhorne, for the murder of Charles
| I. Edie. was terminated on Tuesday, by the ac-
quttal OF the accused, having consumed nearly
the whole time of the Court from Friday pre-
viouS. The jury rendered their verdict after
retirement OF not more than three hours, and as
we learn, acquitted on the plea of self defence.
and the absence of all malicious intention to kill.
On the announcement of the verdict, there was
a loud manifestation of approval by clapping of
hands and shouts, and the congratulations Of the
prisoner by his counsel and other friends.
This case on many accounts has excited the
deepest interest in this community. The youth
of the prisoner, his interesting appearance, the
warm friendship proven to have existed between
him and the unfortunate Edie, made it q case of
rare occurrence in our criminal courts. Public
opinion is divided on it, many thinking that the
evidence made it a case of murder, and many
perhaps the larger number of those who heard
the testimony-believing it was clear case of
selfdefence-all sympathzing most deeply with
the distressed parties.-FarmriHe Journal
VINO Is GUILTY "A letter was mailed at the
Warm Springs, containing a check drawn on
the Bank of the Valley, at Staunton, for s240.
by VIM. II. Terrill in favor of Adam Givens and
endorsed to Edgar Campbell. Also check
drawn on same Bank for 1926, by VIM. W. Fle-
ming, in favor of said Campbell. Also, $4,000
in money, directed to the Cashier of the Farmers
Bank at Lewisburg. The letter was mailed II
Feb. 1857. The letter and contents have been
mislaid or stolen. This is matter which ought
to be enquired into. The Valley Bank has been
notified of the fact. The cash is the only loss
misunderstanding Chronicle.
nv,
FROM NIcARAGUA.-The steamer Tennessee
arrived at New York on the Goth with dates
from Greytown to the 18th and from Aspinwall
to the 10th. Walkers position was unchanged.
He still holds Rivas and the allies remain at San
George. Walker had attacked the latter place
twice unsuccessfully. The failure of COL Lock-
ridges attack on Castillo is attributed to the
cowardce of Col. Titus, who subsequently left,
going over to Rivas The allies made two at
lacks on Walkers position March 4th, but were
repulsed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25

Gov GEARy's STATEMENT st. Louis
Democrat publishes Gov. Gearys statement
relative to the recent affairs in Kansas. The
cause which induces his The Governors resig-
nation is the failure of the President to fulfil the
pledges he made at the time of his appointment
to support him with the army and militia, and
with the treasury, if necessary. But instead of
receiving aid he has paid $4,000 out Of his
own pocket to support the administration. He
has been refused the aid of military under the
most urgent circumstances, and thwarted by the
judiciary of the territory in every possible man
ner.
The Governor states that there were fifty per-
sons under oath, from the day he entered the
country till he left, to assassinate him. provided
his official career did not meet their appreciation.
The Governor regrets the step that he is obliged
to take, and says that he feels confident had the
promised assistance been rendered him, he could
have ministered the affairs of the territory in a
manner acceptable to the honest settlers of both
Sides In relation to the outrages committed
by the pro-savery men, be says that half has
not been told, and he pronounces the murder of
of Budham and Hays, the most cold blooded and
atrocious affair he ever witnessed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-03-25
Making an aggregate of.

These muni6cent grants at government prices,
a dollar and q quarter per acre, amounts to the
large sum of THIRTY-FoUR MILLIONS SEVEN HUN
DRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DoLLARs,
The Illinois Central Railroad Company, for
instance, have not only constructed their road
at the expense of the General Government, but
have realized immense profits from speculations
in the lands granted TO them by Congress.
But while the new States have thus been
growing rich out of the common treasury, poor
old tax-ridden Virginia has never received one
acre of land-scarcely anything in money-hcr
parative pittance of $4,000 once rendered to
her by accident, preferring to pay for the con-
struction OF the public works in deprecated
bonds of the Commonwealth, and making up the
loss by increased taxation of the people. In
stead of being included in the grants so bounti-
fully lavished upon other States Virginia has
been excluded from all participation in the ben
efts arising from the sales of the lands, by the
objectionable distractions of her own politicians
and the unaccountable disregard of her own peo-
PIE to their palpable interests and the plain
est dictates Of common sense.
We implore the tax-psying, grooming people
to reflect upon the miserable policy which has
so long been pursued, and see if it is not time
to make change. Here is this magnificent
fund designed for the benefit of all the States,
Virginia included" recklessly squandered year
after year upon few, and granted without stint
to corporations and individuals. Congress has
the power to dispose of these lands, and has not
been slow to exercise it, even to the pocketing
of the proceeds of the sales for their own use and
benefit If they have the power to grant these
lands to certain communities and individuals
they have the right to grant them to others, ,u1
the simple question arises whether this fund
shall be distributed according to the within and
caprice or specializing schemes of members of
Congress, or disposed fairly and equally among
sll the States, Ito whose use and benefit it was
sacredly dedicated by tho ceding States)-"ac-
cording to their usual respective proportions in
in the general charge and expenditure" This
last quoted clause in the deed of cession clearly
indicates that the distribution of the surplus fund
arising from the sales of the public lands, was
designed by those States which generously coded
them to the General Government, aud ought to
satisfy every candid mind as to the propriety of
an equitable division. Such disposition seems
TO US not only Constitutional right of Congress,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24
untroubled with sectional disputes

untroubled with sectional disputes
ed by political strifes and agitatons, we
nave been enabled to maintain a high, un-
moridiy and consistent course, which has at
"ac'eu, and is more aud more attracting. the
ee"e'a' confidence and esteem of ali those
'nousht'ui and intelligent men, who arc sick
oi renslon' war, and weary Of religious de-
hunc'atoh; onr bishops and our clergy.
scattered abroad from the Atlantic % tho
Pac'hc ocean, are felt to be the fast friends,
of union, OF order and of law. Their eo1I,,-
sci. are in harmony with the precent 81
their divine Master. Render unto Caesar the
things that be Gods And their influence
is acknowledged to be, in spirit if not in
the elements, saying to The furious and de-
structive tempest, Peace, be STILL"
Here, then beloved brethercn, the unn,er.
tied goodness Of our heavenly King has as.
surediy granthd to US an occasion for lively
gratitude, and st ong ground for cheering
hope, that the blessings Of the future will be
Ike those Of the past, only more abunnant.
Offences, indeed, will come. They are the
unavoidable fruits Of human infirmity. We
can only say Of them, in the language of,
Christ, 'Wo to him by whom the offence
cometh.' But, su the whole, we have cause
Tor rejoicing. Let us 60 on in the same
stcadfast career, as the officers and citizens
Of lis spiritual kingdom, faithful to our ce.
'estisl trust, looking to the guidance Of His
unerring Word, depending in humble conf.
dencc upon His Holy Spirit, and strong in
his constant truth and power. So shall tho
pleasure Of the Lord praspcr in our hands.
oar wants viii be suPpicl. Our defects
will be gradually remcdiod. And God, evca
our our own God, will give US his bles-
sing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATION or THE LII
SoIs RIvEa.- reference TO theSenate Com
lnittcs has been appointe on Internal Navi-
CATION, composed Of some Of the ab!est and
most libeia-minded men IN that branch Of
the Legislature. The Chairman Of tho
Committee, Mr. Fuller, was in the city on
Saturday last, making investigations per-
timing TO that interest. Mr.. Fuller. is q
citizen Of Pekin, and has had an opportunity
Of witnessing the great losses which have
been sustained through low water in thJ
river. lie is gentleman Of liberal views,
and appreciates fully the importance Of the
subject that is placed in the hands Of the
committee over which he presi!cs. Mr..
Judd. Mr.. Cook, Mr.. Arnold of Peoria, Mr..
Gou1y AMI Mr.. kuykendall, constitute the
remainder of the committee. 1t would be
difficult to raise better one, and we con-
ticntly expect them TO mature plan that
will accomplish al that is wished by the
friends Of the i,rproyemen!.-C ChicGgo press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

The report contains the following in rcla-
ton to Calumet Feeder:
The Board of Trustees having receive in
formation that certain parties III the State OF
Indiana were engaged in cutting a canal or
ditch from the Calumet river to Lake Nj
chigan. al point few Mills Of the bound
:ry line between Illinois and Indiana, for
tie purpose of dverting the Calumet river
from its natural bed or channel, they caused
an in.el.ig, mt agent to visit lndis nopolis
and respectfully to ask for such information
of an Informal nature as the State authori-
tics might feel disposed to give the Board Of
Trustees The Governor communicated the
information asked for in very friendly man
ner. and appeared very desirous that no Step
should be taken by the State, even under the
authority of laws already enacted, which
would in any manner injurc or obs;ruct a
work OF such public importance as the Hi
nois and Michigan Canal.
The work in question, it appears, has
been undertaken by the a" Swamp Land Com
missioners, under the provisions Of an Act
Of Indiana, authorizing the draining Of Lake
county in that State.
Now, as there is some 10 feet fall in the
Calumet river between its mouth and the
paint in Indiana at which it is proposed TO
take out the ditch, it is plain that by the
construction thereof the Calumet feeder, the
principal source f-0m which tue summit lc-
vel of the Illinois and Michigan Canal re.
cevcs its supply Of water, would be entirely
destroyed.
Under these circumstances the President
Of the Board of Trustees was instructed to
address n communication to the Governor
of Illinois, asking for his in:crposition in the
pi emises.
The pumps have been in operation ia
days this season-the longest time since the
Canal opened.
The gross revenue from Tells for the f.
nancial year ending November 80, 1856, was
$l4S,3l0 G3. The amount received at each
of the Collectors Offices, was as follows:
Chicago, $77,l7S il
Lockport, .................. 2l,342 20
Ottawa, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 25,345 90
La Salle,. .................. G0,444 so
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

NATURAL TnAI1s.-There is a class sfmen
who are naturally inclined to receive impress
siGnS from other. Consequently, they love
crowds. If not society, and have passion to
be constantly among people
AnJtacr description of men perfer directly
the reverse. They are solitary, wish to live
alone, go into company W tn reluctance, and
find their principal source of enjoyment in
their own society and reflections. When
thrown amsng others, they cannot help pro-
jccti1g their own character and thoughts on
them, instead of waiting for and accepting
those Of the persons with whom they happen
% be associated Thes. two classes are a.
distinct and well recognized as the lion and
sheep among animals Isolation and DONNA
ton are the characteristics Of the one, grega-
robustness and compliance those Of the other.
These different qualities result more from =
greater or less strength in the will than in
the force of simple intellect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

Hos. JUDGE RANDALL RgsIGxED.-Ws
learn that Hon. ;. W. Randall has resigned
bis position as Judge oithis District. While
the Judge occupied the bench, we formed q
high opinion Of iis abilities and qualifications,
as a strict, impartial and highly honorable
'na7. The position cannot be filed by any
oac more 50. The mean, filthy, and unca'-
led for attack upon Judge Randall in the last
E.p4Jlscan, is in good keeping with tho
course pursued by that sheet durisg the cam
paiGn just closed. TIerc was q disposition
on he part of tie junior editor to mliisn.
traiuce and abuse every good man in tho
country, who had the independence to DIFF
fcr with him in politics. Judge Randall At
tended to his duties as Judge, and gave gen
eral Satisfaction to ali parties, in Court.
A' to Judse Randall neglecting his duties
as Judge, for the purpoS Of entering the po-
litical arena, is phantom Of the brain, and
ke many other assertions of the fanatical
i-.'-i.a afiha irninr sr-ii,l,lo- nf th- p.-.-i'i
cTE.
We hope in the next appointment, we
may b. blessed with Judge rs well auali-
f 4 as lion. 5. ". Randall. .-NidL. P,ess.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

\ very loquacious lady once offered to bet
her husband fifty dollars thut she would not
speak word for week
Done" said the delighted husband, sta
king the money, which the lady Immediate
ly put in her pocket, observing very gravely
that she would secure il until the wager was
decided.
"Why, madam said the husband, u have
won it alreaey."
You are mistaken in the time said the la
dy," Il mean the week after l am buri-
ed :" ..I
The lady went . shopping that very after
noon.
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SJ3S,icG %

The entire amount paid by the Trustees
on account of arrears Of interest on Yc,is-
tered land bonds and registered script was
on the i,h Of November last So ,0S7, ,2lo 23,
Of which sS5T, ,322 was paid in 1886
The total amount Of land sales in Nav,
1856 was s2li, $50, and the amount Of cash
received SG4,22U. The quantity of lands,
Of the original grant remaining unsold is
li,so0 acres, besides the town lots in Chica-
so and elsewhere. Under the act Of Con-
gress Of 1854, 32, SOS acres Of land accrued
to this fund, lying principally in and abou,
Livingston county.
The number Of town lots (out-lots in
c'uied) remaining unsold on 3Oth Novem-
Lcr ] SD. Was IS fOlInNS:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

New PATENr.--We are happy to announce
to our readers that our old friend and fellow
townsman. Mr.. Andrew Teal, has succeeded
in procuring letters patent for wrought-ircn
railroad tie, to take the place of the wood tie
now used, together with new mode Of Sc
curing the, ,ross to the tie, full description
of which VIC will give observation-disclosures
Beacon ~ 80
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Planning and Saving Fill,

TIE undersigned hav' tht- dy entered into co-par;
] ucT-lip in the above business under the fra Of
KNIGHT 4 EATiiBUN.
They prepared to furnish dressed flooring and
siding AT their establishment the hydraulic basin in
Ottawa, of superior workmanship, their triumph
machine, ia any quantities and a. prices snii pur
chaScTs. They viii 80 custom work, Of planning and
saving At short notice Dressed aud uIdresScd Luniber
constantly hand at resced cash prices. Come and
X. \. KNIGHT,
jul26-lys T. X. EAT!iBCN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

Our exchange papers say, that, although
the last year was leap year, the number Of
marriages in the course Oft was less than in
Ordinary years. This seems to prove that
either the woman are not as good at cour'
ting as the men, or that tae men are harder
,o c,urt than The woman. Which is it!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

Eight thousand dollars will be required to
pay three of the companies of Kansas mill
tia employed in the late disturbances in that
Territory. The returns Of the other COM
panics have not yet been received at tho
War Department.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

4 CALI FOR MIssroSARiEs-At the gov
ernor's Inauguration, in Missouri, an anu
sing incident occurred. All things being
thought ready for the interesting ceramony
10 take p.acc-when the governor elect de-
mandcd bible, refusing to be sworn in any
other form. 1t was discovered that there
was no bible TO be found in the capitol, and
the ceramony had to be dc'ayed until BIZ
BE was procured from the pcnitsntary, it
being the nearest place fiom which one
could b. procured.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

Those who admonish their friends. says
P!utarch, should observe this rule, not to
leave them with sharp expressions. Ill Ian
guage destroys the force Of rcprehsnsion,
which should be always given With pradeace
and circumspection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

FoDDER--Thc Peoria TRANSCRIPT says !;
We learn by farmers from the country that
fodder for cattle is scarce, and that there IL
prospect of much loss on account Of it.
Hay and oats especially are in demand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

THE TRREs 1T TAKES TO MAKE A SHIP.-
1t requires 2, 200 full grown trees, or the ma
tured crop of forty -four acres of woodland,
to furnish timber for seventy -four gun-ship.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24

Illinois within the past six years has
butt more miles Of railroad than any other
State in the Uni m. and still railroad trav-
elliug within her boriers is yet in the very
infancy Of its beginning.
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$500. COAl!COAI! COAL! $500.

WYE prepared to fill all orders Of Coal for IA
w miy ai - per ton. O! good article
be procured la La Sale Co. BlacAsInis will please
take notice that working two huge beds,
expressly for blacksmthing purposes. known Strawn
Coal Please give a cal-wr vii! sell you prime qua
uy-
Az persons wishing for their winter stock
Of Coal or Wood. can do 10y calling Office the
Easi- CT at our yard opposite the Geiger House.
ang:,l = WARMER HARDING Z co
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sls4,s1Io 63

Net revenue, 1856. S93,271 II
n.the amount charged to the working
expenses of the Canal for the year 1856,
the General Superintendent considers that
$57, ,937r 90 belongs to extraordinary" ra-
ther than ordinary" expenses. For exam
pie, the rebuilding of the Aux Sable and
Little Vcrmilon aqueducts, in full, and the
Fox River in part,
(To be completed this winter) $21,3 90
Rebuilding of road bridges. &C., 1894 90
Hydraulic works, cost of pump
ing and new chimneys,. ...... 15,443 90
Other items enumerated in the re-
port, -. S,645 w
ser 5irseft1 Il, 500 ey =. $5S,357 90
4E ESTIMATE OF THE REVENUE FOR 1857.
Notes receivable for lands and lots te
sold in 1854, SO, and SO, .S316,627
Cash orflands and lots to be sold 7.
~ in 1851 10000
Canal tolls 1857, say. .......... 100000
Interest on deposits, rents, &C., say 5000
Balance of the credit Of Treasurer,
3 November 80, 1885,. ........- 72,sss
u aGrtao s0r ~ ,sEb.TIh7. v-sy3 - =
.rs -og -e..., $627, ,455
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Some men are like cats. You may stroke
then. in the right way for years, and hear
nothing but purring but accidentally tread
on their tails and all u.emory Of former
kindness is obliterated.
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A man can get along without advertising,
and SO can a wagon without greasing. but it
goes hard. s
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ESTIMATE OF THE EXPENDITURES FOR 1857.

Unclaimed Dividends, Nos. l to 5,
inclusive, Observation-Disclosures. $24, ,7s3
Dividend No 6, and payment Oh ac-
count of principal of registered
bonds, January and July, 1857. i50, 900
Ordinary repairs and maintenance Of
canal, 1857, 10000
Renewals of aqucduc,s, bridges, &c, 20, 900
Canal property, collection of tolls,
damages &c, 5000
General expenses and contingencies, IS, 900
Estimated balance in Treasurer's
hands on November 80, 1857, say 5s,G72
$627 ,455
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Mark Well. ~He
New Tailoring Establishment

sl'IiE undersigned having located in Ottawa would
sp.cfuliy inform its inhabitants and vicinity that he
has opened a shop in the room lately occupied Tee-
graph Office, in Reddcks block, for the purpose Of Gus
tom Tailoring in all its branches. Having had much
perence in several Of largest cities both
and maker, fatter myself that my work shall be
surpassed either for elegance OF style neatness OF
charge shall meet with promptness and despatch.
iunzi plN IL ASHTON.
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Sash, Door, and Blind Factory.

2. +. CAQrELtN
HKTOCLD inform the public that he is now making at
w his Factory the Hydraulic Basin, near the Ci-
ty Mills superior articles of Doors. Sash, and Blinds
Nv work is all made seasoned Lumber and In point
Of finish and durability, will compare fayoraby with
Builders aud others are invited give call before
purchasing here, that can oner them
Inducements to buy OF me. A r. CAVoELiN.
OTTAWA : lOc1Dbssr, o. ge5e,-s = gFsraE Erruffn
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.MNSsa1CRAY

TIYOULD inform the publie that she still confines
W give lessons the piano, guitar, and meiodeen to
Also, instruction in thorough bass. lessons gven al
her boarding place. at Aass Fosters wsst Of e st1o
cut, and at the resideoee og puPdB. - Jan u
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-01-24
NEW ENGLAND BAKERY
e.. ". SANfORD,
MANUFACTURE OF ALL VARIETIES OF
Rrca6 Ia X eS. Hls II CrnCk ere.

On XiGison, Columbus Street, Otd,rd. Ninois,
prepared TO furnish at the shortest notice, a
4 very superior article OF Sugar, Soda Boston. Butter
Wafer Pic Me, Wine and Ginger Crackers, Pilot and
Navy Bread.
As do businesson strictly Cash basis. aud have
~ facility for Manufacturing enabled TO scll low
a any other House in the West.
Al Kind, Of Fancy and Wedding Gaze kept constantly
hand and made order. luoSZ3 G. ". SANFORD
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What animal has the grertest quantity of
brains The hog Of course, for he has
hogshead full.-Ramsey, type setter.