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NEWSPAPER SwISDLERs-The Indiana pa
pers are calling for a convention of news
pepper men to take means to protect the craft
against rascally advertisers, &c. Among the
most noted of these rascals, says the Goshen
Democrat arc:
p. LACouR, New Orleans.
DIR. ID. F. BLACKBURN, Tennessee.
Prof RoSDoUT, New York.
N. HuBBELL, Z"
GEO. A. Croft, Philadelphia.
j. w. A. KENDALL, New Jersey.
DIR. j. S. McALLIsrER, Jersey City.
VANALsTINE & GOULD, Chicago.
Another and greater one than any of these
is fellow by the name of T. r. DAwLEY,
hailing from Chicago. He is, we under
stand, sending advertisements for the "Chi-
cago Weekly Herald" "a paper not in exis-
tence.) proposed to be published by the
Great Western Publishing Association,
(never in existence,) of which he is Presi.
dent, with gratuitous distribution of $780,
600 in premiums (never to be drawn, of
course) to those who send him the largest
club Of subscribers. We have seen many
sufferers looking for Mr.. d.; but he generally
is among the missing.-Real Estate Ado.
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GERRET SMITH on SENATOR DOUGLAS

GERRET SMITH ON SENATOR DoUGLAs.-The
following extract, which we take from the
late speech of Gerret Smith, in Wisconsin,
as published in the New York Tribune, is
worthy of the consideration Of the Repub-
lican defamers of Senator Douglas. It in
dicates that the great gun of Abolitionism-
the most able and honest champion that
party has in the north-has very high ap-
probation of the Illinpis Senator. Mr.. S.
said:
"No one claims that such inequality ex-
lists in the contemplation Of The Constitution.
The Hon. S. A. Douglas, in his report on
Kansas to the Senate, March II, 1856, af-
firms in sound logical and emphatic language
the constitutional equality of the States.
The limitation says he, (which that in
strument (thc cOnstitution) has imposed are
few, specific and unform-applcable alike
to all the States, old and new. There is no
authority for putting restriction upon the
sovereignty Of new State, which the Con-
stitution has not placed on all the States.
Indeed, if such restriction could be impos-
cd on any State, it would instantly cease to
be State within the meaning of the federal
| Constitution, and, in consequence of the in
| equality, would assimiatc to the condition
of province dependency. Hence, equality
among all the States Of the Union is fun
damental principle in our federal system
a principle embodied in the Constitution, as
the basis upon which the American Union
rests" These just views of this intellectu-
! al and distinguished Senator were doubtless
held by the trainers of the Constitution"
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The N sserz.lsG aan@a ceS that the
Homestead Aid Society PTapess % establish
what they call 4 manufacturing city in
Wayne County, Virginia, near the borders OF
Kentucky, and little south OF the southern
dip of the Ohio. We understand they have
selected and secured 5000 acres on both
sides of what is known as Twelve Pole Creek,
two miles from the mouth of the Big Sandy
River. Governor Wise gives the under
taking the weight Of his support seeing clear
ly the immense advantages which Virginia
is destined to derive from it. The company
has already sent out $40, 900 worth Of en-
gines and machinery, and the first detach
ment Of settlers is to leave in the middle of
August They are not to move in large bo-
dies before September.
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The Ottawa independently chronological
SOcieIV.

Meets every Monday and Thursday evening, at I
O'Clock, at Fishers Hail. over the Bank OF Ottawa.
Subjects for next meeting:
Reading choice selections
Discussion OF the following question continued:
Resotced That Phrenoogy proves a future state Of
existence.
Ahrmatve-D. X. Little.
Negative-Thomas McDonpugh.
Adiress-By DIR. Reynolds.
Public deineatons.
Admittance free.
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The Illinois Teacher for August, has
been received. This publication is the organ
of the State Teachers Association, and is I'M
der the principal editorship of c. Z. Hovey,
Esq, assisted by six gentlemen and six ladies,
leache: in various parts of the State. The
work is got up with ability and in good taste,
and as channel Of communication it is use
full work to the teachers Of the state. Terms
One dollar year. Address Illinois
Teacher" Peoria. Illinois.
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HIGH WATER IN THE LAKE.-The water of
Lake Michigan is now said to be higher than
it has been ever known since 1888, when
the rise was so great as to kill trees, over
one hundred years old. The level now is
but fourteen inches below that of 1888.
This fact is not in accordance with the sup
posed periodical rise and fall known as the
seven years theory. The mouths of the
completed city sewers are half filled with
water, which demonstrates that they have
not been constructed too high. A heavy
northeast blow raising the water foot and
a half higher, might do considerable damage
to goods stored in many of the cellars in
the city.-Chi. Dem.
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Assessment Notice

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, to all persons ine-
rested, that the Commissioners appointed by the Ci-
ty Council Of the City of Ottawa to assess the sum OF Sc
thousand hundred and dollars and four
cents the real Of the part Of the city be-
netted by the graveng Of La Sale Street, from the
sonth side OF Main Street the Canal and paving and
curbng the cutters Of the have completed their
assessment, and made return of the same to my Office
Any person wishing to appeal from said assessment,
must file their objections, in writing in Office, on or
before Tuesday the 18th day Of August 1851 at O'Clock
p NJ the City Council will, at that time, in the Coun-
Gil Room, hear all objections to the assessment and re-
wise and confirm amend the same.
augs-2w J. AVERY, city Clerk
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The sales of the Illinois Central Railroad
lands for the week ending July 31st, were
s,452 $1,000 acres for s116,993 Al, and for
the month of July Al ,O49 9s-1OO for $780,
62S IS. Add town lots SOLIDS, 544 So
total $3.50, 16S So.
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~rps n. WILLIAMS AND DAU

AIRS. J. II. WILLIAMS AND DAuGhLEK, formerly
80 ~ The resident in Ottawa and Its vicni
~ Mrs W. having been furnished with letters Of intro
duction to a highly respectable family in Ottawa, from
whom and other citizens, she has received much kind
has decided locating in this place for
the purpose of pursuing her profession.
Mrs. W. and Daughter prepared to offer such test-
monals will doubtless prove satisfactory to who
may wish to procure the services Of first class Music
Teacher.
Enquiry may be made Of Mrs. Or. McARrHUR; also OF
Mr. RIcHNoxD Proprietor Of the " Gei0er House. ANY
communication left viii be forwarded. Musical Term
will commence sometime 10 SEPTEMBER Terms mo6e'
rate. Ju's
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DECLINE OF SUGAR-In the city Of New
York on the 23d ult., sales were made at a
loss of $50 per hogshead. With the inn
mense maple crop in the spring, and the
abundant sugar crop of the south the article
must decline very materially. Woe to the
spectators who expect to make fortunes by
holding on.
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DIAMOND Cur DIANoND.-A couple of pa.
tent "safe" sharpers got hold of a supposed
green horn yesterday, near one of the hotels
whom they found to be so extraordinary
yerdant that caution on their part was en-.
tircly laid aside. Green was ready enough
to 90 it blind on their '<safe," but his wife
had got all his money, and he wanted good
pretext to get it out of her. So he borrow
ed a gold watch of the sharpers, in order to
show it to his wife as desired purchase
entered the hotel-stepped out of another
door-sharpers have not seen him since
". \. Sun.
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At Camden, S. c., last Tuesday, d. W.
Belisle, editor of the Journal, shot Chas d.
Hineman, formerly editor of the Democrat.
The attack was by the latter, who charged
Belisle with the authorship of an article in q
Sunday paper. Nobody killed.
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To the Unfortunate Victims.
DIR. BAKERS SPECIFIC.

This is SAT. and Certain Cure for Gonorrhea
elect, Structure, Seminal Weakness, Diseases
of the Kidneys, Bladder, and all Diseases
of the Genital Organs.
This popular and specific remedy will cure all diseases
Of the Genital organs in few days 1t has saved thou
sands upon thousands from the hands of MERCILEsS
QUACKS, if not from PREMATURE GRAVE. In case OF
infection DR. BAKERS SPECIFIC is the only SAFE and
SURE REMEDY. Have you a Private Disease? Do not
neglect it. you 60 to regular Physician with your
case, you PERIL your REPUTATION. If you go to an
ADVERTISING QuAck, you PERIL YOUR HEALTH FOR uFK-
Avoid both, and use DIR. BAKERS SPECIFIC, which is
very agreeable to the TASTE and contains plain directions
for With /. you CURE YOURSELF, and thus
prevent ALL EXPOSURE. 1t will cure the worst
Of secret disease and restore the system to perfec
state of HEALTH PURITY.
e~Price 81 80 per bottle.
sEPrepared by Dr. EAsTERLY corner of Third and
Chestnut streets, st. Louis, Mo.
~ Sold by A. C. PUTNAM, E. Y. GRIGGs, D. WALKER
Co.. and NJ. KSEUssL, Druggists, Ottawa, and by Drug
gists generally throughout the United States jui4
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WHITE TEETH, PERTuMEp BREATH and beautiful COM
pexion, can be acquired by using the Balm of Thou
sand Flowers" What lady or gentleman would remain
under the of disagreeabe breath when by using
the :. Balm of Thousand Flowers" dentrice,
would only render sweet but leave the teeth white
as aabater? Many persons do not know their breath
is bad and the subject is delicate that their friends
would never mention it. Beware of counterfeits. Be
sure each bottle is signed FETRIDGE CO., N. Y.
For sale by D. WALKER Co., Sole Agents, Otta wa, Ill.
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Assessment Notice.

DCBLIC notice IS hereby given, to al persons inte
II rested, that the Commissioners appointed oy the
City Council of the City OF Ottawa to assess the sum 81
four thousand and sixtytwo dollars on the rea
in the part OF the city benefited by the
of Clinton Street, thence east through ana e
centre of Superior Street to the centre OF fau p,
Street to Fox River completed their assessment
and made return thereof to my ONCE any PEI sS "sn
ing to appeal from said must ME tner 3D.
jestions in writing my Office on or before Tues
the 18th day Of August at 10 Room hss,
objections to the and revise and confirm
mend he same JULIUS AVERY, City Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Influenza, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough, Group, Asthma, iaeipi-

FOR THE RAPID
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Influenza, Bronchitis,
Whooping Cough, Group, Asthma, Iacipi-
enf Consumption.
And for the relief of consuInptye patients advanced
stages of the disease.
We need speak TO the public Of its virtues
Throughout every and almost hamlet Of the
American States, its wonderful cures OF pulmonary
plants have made it already known. Nay. few The
families in any civilized country this continent with
personal experience Of its effects; and fewer
yet the comm unies anywhere which have not among
them living trophy of its victory the subtle
and dangerous diseases Of the throat and lungs While
it is the pow erful andote yet known to for the
formidable and dangerous diseases OF the pulmonary
gans is also the pleasantest and safest emedy that
be employed for infants and young persons. Pa
that steals upon them unprepared We have abundant
grounds believe the CHERRY PEcroRAL more lives
by the consumpons it prevents than those 1t cures
Keep by and colds while they are cura
Bile, neglect them until human skill master the
memorable canker that fastened the ytas eats your
life away.
All the dreadful fatality OF lung disorders, and
the virtues OF this remedy, need not
do than them il is still made the best can
be. We spare care, toll 10 produce 1t the
most perfect possible and thus afford those who rely
cure.
Prepared by DIR. J. c. AVER.
Practical and Anaiytical Chemist, Lo,oeH, lklss,
AND SOLD BY
A. C. PUTNAM. OttG,oa,
d. WALKER & CO., =.
G. II. HUNTER,
J. T. ADAMS Errl Station,
c. Ii. JOHNSON, Mendoza,
And all dealers in medicine everywhere. augf
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all They safe and pleasant to take, but
full to Their penetrating properties stimulate the
it's organs purify the blood, and expe disease They
purge the foul hunors which breed and grow dsten
per- stimulate sluggish dsordered organs into their
natural action and mpart healthy tone with strength to
the whole system. Not only do they the every day
complaints Of everybody but also formidable and dan
gcrous diseases that have baled the best OF human
skill. While they produce powerful effects, they are.
the time in diminished doses, the safest and best
physc that be employed for children Being sugar.
coated, they pleasant to take and being purely
getabIe, free from any risk OF harm Cures have
been made which surpass belsf they substan
,ated by OF such exalted position and character
forbid the suspicion Of untruth. Many eminent cler-
gymen and physicians have lent thei certify
the public the reliability Of my remedies while others
Preparations contribute immensely the relief Of my
afflicted suffering fellow-men.
The Agent below ns1ned is pleased furnish gratis
American Almanac, containing directions for their
use and certificates Of their Of the following COM
paints
Costiveness, Bilious Complaints Rheumatism, Dropsy
Heartburn Headache arising from foul Stomach Nau-
Indigestion, Morbid Inaction Of the Bowels, and
Pain arising therefrom, FatGlency, Loss Of Appetite, all
cuant Medicine, scrofGla Kings Evil They also by
purifying the b!osd and stimulating the system,
complaints which il would not be suppose they could
reach, such as Deafness, Partial Blindness Neuralgia
and Nervous Irrtabiy, Derangemens Of the Liver and
Kidneys Govt and other kindred complaints arising from
low state of the body obstruction Of its functions
Do not bs put of by unPrncipiei dealers with
other pill they make more profit on Ask for AYEK's
Pills. and take nothing else. No other they can give
you compares with this in its intrinsic value curative
powers The sick want the best aid there for them and
they should have il.
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GoLp IN CANADA.-The Quebec Mercury of
Saturday says that an old California ex-
nlorer has been exhibiting at Quebec speci-
mems of gold from one of the tributaries of
the Chaudiere. He reports the prospects Of
gold digging to exceed anything he ever saw
in California. Three hours work yielded in
nuggets and grains over an ounce.
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Do ror..E caGrais.-S'-If afflicted
gLos, arCoor, Soils mattsG.how
il. -,.sss--. xVn...-.7on. 'dv'----sp
as. fSjend.- 90 eli,.a7urley's Saf.hs a,lla.A
The reputation Of this medicine has not
{" like others'n had its birth in single day.
but one that has developed itself by degrees
ever since introduced till now regarded the
friend of suffering humanity. Its curative
properties have been fully tested in thou
sands and thousands of cases, from the most
simple eruption of the skin, to the deadliest
enemy of the human race, consumption,
and in no instance where perseyeringly adopt
ed, has it failed to afford permanent relief.
Sold in Ottawa by D. Walker & Co.
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LOUISVILLE EDITORS INDIcrED-The grand
jury at Louisville have returned true bills of
indictment against Prentice of the Journal.
and Durrett of the Courier, for carving
concealed deadly weapons, and for personal
attacks made upon each other in the street,
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New York ana Erie Railroad.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To the Tracking Public.

10 CHS xTUCCtGHy uOCt.
DUY your through tickets to NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHI
Id LApEIPHA and New England Cities, via this 70 ute.
TWENTY-FIVE MILES DISTANCE SAVED!
Through to N. York City WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS!
The ONLY ROUTE to New York City having WIDE
AND SPACIOUS SALOON CARS!
This line extends to Dunkirk, Buffalo, and Niagara
Falls, with an ssnbrokep Vide COMPROMISING at
DuSKRK directly with all trains from C1Srednd
n1ti and Chicd0o on the Lake Shore Railroad;
To BUFFALO, via the Buffalo and n. York Guy Aan.
road making direct connections with az C
with the Bu6IIo and Lake Huron Rai1'ody from Ne
trOit and Chicago; ,,y x;ono.o
To NIAGARA FALLS, via Cdndnddsgn0 ame A, ;.S III
E,,IIs P0ilrnod making direct connections win an
trains on the Great Western Rd,cdy from Detr. ana
Chicago thus afordng the travelling puDhc unr"aheo
EosroN PASSENGERS can stop in New York City any
encth Of time and resume their journey at pleasure
THROUGH TICKETS for sale in all the principal West
ern Railroad Offices
HOMER RAMSDELL, President
Bf. SMITH, Cent A91 myS0
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Com missioners, Notlce.
GO
IluRLIC nnti.

DCBLIC notice is hereby gven to all persons inte-
Il rested, that the undersigned, COMMISSIONER ap-
pointed by the City Council Of the City Of Ottawa, to
the Of four thousand dollars the real estate
in the part of the City deemed by gra
yelling Main Street from the sidecut to Fox RIVER and
paving curbing the cutters Of the will meet At
the office Of JULIUS AVERY City Clerk, on Saturday Az
gust 49, at o'clock A. NJ, for the purpose Of making
said assessment, GEO. wHIPPLE
DARLIN THOMPSON, Com'rs.
augSew 7. X. COURTNEY,
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r. sale street Improvement

NyorICE is hereby given, that will receive sealed
bids the graveiing Of La Sale ST. from the south
side Of Main st. to the Canal, and paving and curbng
canal to the 18th Of August 1857, at O'Clock
NJ, where the same will be opened by the Council
Plans and specifications file in my ONCE.
Division No. extends from south side Of Main to the
centre JACKSON ST. No from centre Of Jackson St.
to Canal By order. J. AVERY, City Clerk.
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$40 Howard.

SThAfED rom the subscriber residing in Earivie,
~ on the hrst OF June, dapple gray Mare heavy with
foa light oretop and name where the bride works long
tail, some crease falling. Also silver gray two wear
old Horse Colt with t..e hind leg caused by a
snake bite Any person returning said horses giving
information where they may be .osnd, will receive the
above reward. IaugSE2r$l j. L. HOGE
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WooD's HAIR REsroRATIvE.-We again re-
mind our readers Of the many benefits de-
rived from the use of this excellent Hair To-
mic 1t is the best remedy known to bring
gray hair back to its original color, cleaning
the hair &c.
Sold by all the Druggists. aug1-2w
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Snow IN July is CHRoSIcLED On Thurs
day morning last, passengers between Man
chester and Lawrence, Mass, in the first
train, were as,onished to encounter quite a
snow shower, which was visible to SO many
witnesses there could be no mistake as to the
co.
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The SPRINGFIELD FuGIrIvE.-All aboli.
tiondom, that agreed a year ago in the
Philadelphia Convention not to oppose the
honest execution Of the fugitive slave law,
was up and excited last week over the case
Of a fugitive slave that had been brought
before the Z. S. Commissioner at Spring
field. The facts were briefly as follows:
The negro was owned by gentleman
living in Kentucky, on the Ohio river, by
the name of McElroy. The negro had mar
ried free negro woman who lived near
Shawneetown, in this State; and his master
was in the habit, frequently, of permitting
him to cross over and see his wife. The
negro awaiting himself Of one of these op-
portunities, concluded to 20 a little further
north, so he not only went himself but rode
off his masters horse in Logan county, near
Atlanta.
His master becoming somewhat uneasy
| about him, sent an agent with power Of
! attorney to bring the negro back. yAngi
m Elroy. sen of the masterst7dlcg- acres ~ 81
iuIe G assst Aftsr-..ssr good f'sss sse me time
liz I'd barn, ....nnegTo at the place named.
They Nnnediately got out a warrant and
placed it in the hands OF the Marshal, who
arrested the negro and brought him before
the L. S. Commissioner at Springfield for
trial. After fair and impartial trial, in
which the negro had the benefit of two law
ycrs, it was decided that he owed service to
McElroy from whom he had escaped, con-
sequently he was delivered up.
As usual, the abolitionists att mpted all
kinds of legal lodges to gain time enough
TO arrange their plans for smuggling of the
the negro to Canada; but the case was so
plain one that their plans failed through
the promptness of the Commissioner.
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Asse ssment Notice,


DUBLIC notice is hereby given, to all persons int.
Il rested, that the Commissioners appointed by the
City Council Of the City of Ottawa, to assess the sum OF
four hundred and sevenyfve dollars the real estate
of the part of the city benefited by the graveng OF La
Sale from the Canal the Railroad, have oom
psed their and made return OF the same to
my Office. ANY persons wishing to appeal from said as
sessment file their objections in writing in my Of
fee, before Tuesday the 18th day Of August 1851
at O'Clock NJ, the City Council will, at that time
in the Council Room, hear all objections to the assess
ment, and revise and confirm or amend the same.
augs-2w J. AVERY, CITY Clerk
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SCARCITY OF HANDs-This has been the
universal complaint of our farmers during
the present week. Those who took time by
the "fire-lock," as Mrs. Darlington would
say, and engaged their hands ahead at $1.75
to $2.OO day and found, made money
Many have been compelled to pay as high as
IS day for their harvest hands and board
them
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LUCGAN r. SANGER,
LANDS for Sale.

Lands bought and sold Commission. Taxes paid
Abstracts of Title furnished Collections made, Invest
ments made in Government other Lands, Money
Loaned. Ottawa, August $, 1851.
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"WooDL,SD CgEAM'-A Pomade for identifying the
Hair-ighy perfumed superior to any French article
imported and for half the price. For dressing Ladies'
Hair it has equal, giving i, bright glossy appear
ance. 1t causes a Genteman's Hair 10 curl in the
natural manner. 1t removes Dandruf, always giving
the Hair the appearance of being fresh shampooed.-
Price, only fifty cents. None genuine unless signed
FETRIDGE & CO.,
Proprietors of the :. Balm Of Thousand Flowers"
For sale by D. WALKER Co., Sole Agents, Ottawa, H.
iuf1