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4 NOVEL MAIL CARRIER-A Washington

4 NOVEL MAIL CABRERA Washington
correspondent of the Boston 7rareler gives
the following description of one Of the at
taches Of the National Intelligeneer office:
"Spcaking Of the Iatelligencer reminds
me of one Of the attaches of that office. He
is very large, very sagacious, very old,
and very sef-important Newfoundland dog.
Like every thing about the Office, he bears
an appearance of extreme solidity and great
good-nature, but also of an ability and de-
termination to maintain his principles, priv.
ileges and rights. Since have known him
it has been his custom TO 60 to the post-of-
flee every morning with the mailbag. This
morning, as | returned, | met him; he oc-
cupied the narrow footpath, and picked his
way along daintily. The snow on either
side was about four feet deep. One must
turn out, and Trather expected to take pre-
cedence over his dogship. But not an inch
would he yield; and when | attempted to
push him off into the snow, he very good
naturedly turned the tublcs by placing his
paws on my shoulders and precipitating me
headlong into the snowbank and then qui-
city passing over my body. / recovered
nv equilibrium in time to see several others
who had laughed at my fall, take warning
by my fate and accord the way to the old
fellow, who passed on as quietly as ever.
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The HooP MASIA-Notwithstan the
unparalleled excitement attending the re.
cent Bond street tragedy, the "hoop mania"
continues to occupy goodly share Of at
tention. Our brethren Of the quill have
made themselves exceedingly witty at the
expense of the fairer portion Of creation,
but il seems all to no purpose. Patentex-
pansion back action skirts are still the rage.
By.the-by, speaking Of hoops, reminds US Of
the story we heard .r, Of the other M Gay shout n
lust come home from years sbsence in
Nicaragua. On his way up from the land.
ing, he met quite q number Of ladies. After
kissing his sister, &C., "Pray," said he,
"are all the girls in Aberdeen married? I
met Miss A." "Why, brother, Miss
A. isn't married" "Not married.? Nor
Miss B - nor Miss CO nor Mss -
"Oh, pshaw! brother" said Sis, just begin.
ming to catch the idea, "thats nothing bus
hoops"
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VOL. XVI1---NO. sc.
A Beautiful Illustration:

THE WATCH IRON MORE rsEFrL THAN GOLD.
have now in my hand" said Edward
Everett, I" a gold watch, which combines
ehoeliishment and utility in happy proper.
uo"s' ana Is often considered n very vaua-
pIe aPpehdase to the person Of q gentleman.
its hahds, lace, chain, and case are Of chased
ana FURNISHED gold. Its gold seals sparkle
with the ruby, topaz, sapphire, emerald.
open IL, ana hnd that the works, without
which this elegantly furnished case would
be mere shell-those hands rnotion,ess.
and those figures without meaning-are
made Of brass. Investigating further. and
asking what is the spring, by which all these
are put in motion, made Of, am told it ia
made of STEEL ask, what is steel? The
reply is that it is iron which has undergone
a certain process. So, then, / find the
handspring, without which the watch would
always be motioness, and it's hands, figures
and embellishments but toys, is not of gold
Chat is not sufficiently good, nor of brass
that would not do,) but of iron. Iron,
therefore, is the only precious metal! and
this watch an emblem Of society, Its hands
and figures, which tell the hour. resemble
the master spirits of the age, to whose
movements every eye is directed. Its use
less but sparkling seals, sapphires, rubies,
topazcs, and embellishments are the aristo,
cracy. Its works Of brass are the middle
class, by the increasing intelligence and
power of which the master spirits of the
age are moved; and its iron handspring
81 ut mp in box, always at work, but never
th'ught Of except when it is disorderly,
broke, or wants winding up, symbolzes the
iaborlng class, which, like the handspring,
we wind up by the payment of wages, and
which classes are shut up in obscurity, and
though constantly at work, and absolutely
necessary to the movement Of society, as
the iron handspring is to the gold watch,
are never thought OF, except when they re.
qule their wages or are in some want or
disorder Of some kind or other"
The political and industrial rights and
privileges of the laboring classes Should not
be lost sight of by legislators Educate
and devclope them, and they, in return,
VIII bring iron out Of the mountains in
greater abundance; will, by their superior
intelligence, invent machinery, by which
most of the labor of life may be performed;
" make two blades Of grass grow where but
one grew before and thus, as in all other
things, set the world ahead. The locomo-
tive, steam-engine, telegraph, printing press,
sewing machines, mowers, reapers, seed
planters, harycsters, &c, will continue to be
invented and improved Just IN proportion 10
tic edvcatioH and derelopement Of our peo-
pie, ami e1pecially Of tie vqrkiny elasses.
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1t must be confessed that few things make
a man appear more desp'cabie' or more pre-
iudice his hearers against what ne is gong
to offer, than an awkward or pitiiui dress;
inscmuch that we fancy, had cicero nimseif
pronounced one of his orators with blank,
et abont his shoulders, more people would
have laughed at his dress than admired his
elovuence.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-02

DESTRUCTION OF LOGAN COUNTY Court
HoUsE.-The court house erected last sum-
mer at Lincoln, Logan County, in this State,
was destroyed by fire on Wednesday night,
together with the greater part of the records.
The fire took place in the dead of night, and
the building was nearly consumed before a
warning was given.
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NJ ] l. l. | y / II y
MISS tIEISN

MISS AVERY
happy announce 70 the Ladies that he has just
turned from New York with the largest and best stock
OF MILLINERY GOODS that she has had plea
OF showing them before consisting OF all the latest
streS o. s;-n Good. price, that I-f-
competition
Country Nliuers supplied with Patterns and straw
Goods " hol--al- and Retail.
S,raws, % every kindlud color,
Fine LeEhUru FLATS
Iufaut'- superior straw Shaker Hoods,
EDys Gray Hats,
Iai--- Hunting Hats.
Ni-.-s' Gray English Flats,
Imported straw Lrres.
The real BoHi-, IIYeS. and Flowers,
Fine Wilt and corEci TaTi;Jus,
Bridal WTeaths,
Lace Gsuutl--x.
TsrIt1u Dress skirts. ready made.
D-t-- Making usual
Rooms door of J birsey'- J--ciry store
corner Main and Columbus street.
apis SARAH Az tHf-
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ROBERT n. DAYS

GENEHAL AGENCY AND LAND OFFICE,
Waterloo. Black Hawk Co, Iowa.
Nf subscribers would inform the public that they have
L opened an oflce at Waterloo, where they will do all
business entrusted to their with promptness. Land
entered by cash or warrant Taxes paid and collections
made In Northern Iowa Money invested joint inte
rest
Persons wishing 10 invest money in the West desr-
ing information, depend upon faithful prompt
attention.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
EASTERN
Carriage Repository.

ss=us &, II HE Alvcrd Carriage Manufacturing
O~A i Company having located branch
EeHr for the sale of their Carriages in the City
XXi2- of Ottawa. IL, beg to inform the citizens
Of La Sale and adjoining Counties, and the people of the
West generally that they have hand and receiving
from their MANufACTORY IN CONNECTICUT good
assortment of Carriages, consisting in part of Rocka
Sliding Seat, Top and Top Bugges Of different
styles Concord Bugges &c.. made from the best
material, and in neat and workmankc manner, which
will be sold reasonable Dealers and all wishing
to purchase will find it to their advantage to call and
mine stock before purchasing elsewhere. From
experience manufacture of Carriages, feel
confident that give entire satisfaction. All work
warranted.
We have also connected with our Repository a shop for
doing kinds repairing, which will be done at short
notceand in the best manner.
Store a few doors West OF the p. o. Main street.
For reference enquire Of ARTHUR LOCKWOOD, Esq.
jun lI-1yr ii. W. JONES. AJ>nf.
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DIscoNrINuED-The Kane County Journal
published at Elgin, and Republican" pa
per has been discontinued. The editor is
going to Kansas.
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Stone Yard EscIlOycG.

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens
Of Ottawa and surrounding country, that he has
moved his yard from beside Magils Warehouse the
corner of High and Paul streets, the Main Canal,
pO-ite the residence o II. r. Fmes and having leased
yard for period Of years. intends to carry the
Cut stone business on more extensive scale.
Having made arran gem with the best pgarrying
companies in Joliet for supply of the best d
menscn stone. he supply any amount of JJe;
Athens stone OF the best quality and workman
ship. on reasonable terms all who may favor him
with their patronage. Wy foreman. MIR. WILSON, viii al
hy IN Attendance al tl- yard 10 make contracts
and supply orders Cut stone delivered in any part @!
the city An orders promptly attended 70.
feb2l-3mE A. MILNE
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There was novel scene witnessed m n.
Y. last Saturday. Messrs. Christy d Wood
advertised to present as Union Square
thousand kites to that number OF clean
faced boys. At least fifteen thousand boys
with bright, clean faces, were present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-02

For pains or weakness in any part OF tho
system, Dyer's Healing Emoroeanon VIII
give certain relief.
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OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.


TIE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
of Geweil Finley. where he intends TO carry the
business a extensive scale. He has hand and
always in receipt OF the best quality Of American Ia
iian Egyptian Marble, for Head Stones Tomb Stones
Monuments. Nantes, Furniture, &c As he has some Of
the best workmen in the western country, he feels
sured that he get up anything in his line in superb
together with low prices he feels assured that
he will give al those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
" b. Orders from a distance earnestly solicited. and
promptly attended to- JAMES WILLS.
March : 1856
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Planlng and Saving hill,

-lfE uudor-irnci have ibis day entered into c0art
| uersNip IN tn. above business under tie firm 81
KNIGHT ( ENTllEUN
They are prepared t" furnish trr--e A"'Tir ana
sf55B,- Al their the Hydraulic basin ~
Ottawa - superior worAmau-lI- "u i.'T '5r-E'npH
machine. in any quantities, and al price ~ sF' TEr-
-Is..r. They will do custom work of IlauuG and
saving at notice Dressed and unirr--"i luInter
cor SANITY Oh hand reduced cash prices Com" aud
IA u iNsNlhiil,
;,,Jti,s 7 L. RATIIEJN.
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{. e.. c.DBDE:stEs. ". B.-
-.yr,Trr pyY-JCrAN AND STrGFOS

,JrFr. third ,ioO res oT ,-fTsrr BirI HIiH Street,
OTTAWA. Ills
nR g. would respectfully cal! tn attention ~ those
s-ir from Chronic Disease, particularly ser -
fIIa Wltr Cling salt Rrum. Erupii"ns Of the Face
and Sku Said Head, Od sores, aD! all diseases arising
from impurities % tie blood
AI-o. Drfprrlt-s. Curvature. and Diseases OF the
Spine Distortions Of tie Pct Contracted Limbs, Siif
Joints. &c
Cancer treated upon an entirely principle, and
with -nr---- heretofore uurqlaleI- aPi
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CITY AiC'TiON S'FG.sE.
SN.HE undersigned respectfully oilers to the citizens Of
- Ottawa and surrounding country. hi services
City AUctipnerr. and Commission Merchant for the
sale % Read Estate, Hors-s Carriage Dry Goods, Fur
niturc, &c, assuring those who may favor him with
their patronage. that honorable e1or; shall he
ed To- effect speedy sales and good prices
Cash advances will be made goods intended Tor i'm
mediate sale.
store north side Of Main stree, nearly opposite the
Post Once. Jas. LANCASHIRE, -iUrf,vH..r.
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stone! Stone!For Sale /!

VYYE now offer at quarry, two miles north Of
w Joliet, and within three hundred feet Of the Ini-
nois and Michigan Canal, all kinds OF Rubble, building,
Flagging, and Dimension Stone, from inches in
thickness up thirty inches, and of size COLOR and
quality surpassed by none in the State.
All ore-s for Stone, either dressed or in the rough, to
be shipped by canal rail- will he promptly attended to,
and firnished At prices please the purchaser
ANDERSON, SPENCER / co.
g. a. HOUGHTEifSC,
l. BIRISEiL, ALEN- ASDEESoS.
Jntiet-
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GOLD
MANUFACTURED into rings,
vi Pins. Lo-kets, Sc-
SS GalyaTlizing. Fire Gliding. and
SA - Silvering-ail kinds Of Repeat
/~S-t Ming Musical, and Intricate Clocks
NN~ TSxy<I and Watches. Music Boxes, Ac-
Hs~\ ~.ssH cordeons. and all kinds Of fne
Ya@ S1s4 work finished in a style to dety
A| HTkS1 competition.
HSN%& g. DETACHED Levers, fl2
sS.<sSA--~~s i..-t rencl atch Glasses 9se
CorHu.u Wa;ch GE--~s- l9l-2c
:. CROOKS 4 BROTHER,
UssS of tJs Past OfFrs Min STREET. OttdsrI, III.
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New Lumber Yard.

l'HE subscribers would respectfully represent the
/ citizens OF OTTAWA and surrounding country tina;
they have hand and offer for sale large and well
!ected stock Of Pine Lumber Shingles, and Lath. Our
facilities for stocking yard enables sell Chc
60 prices adding transportation.
We have also hand general assortment Of Nails,
Glass sa-l, Doors. &c.
w would LAY those wishing purchase, give
call, examine cur stock amt prices. confident
that We can make 20 your sfTasGge 70 give u your
patronage.
Yard and Office north side Of the Canal E.ar Bristol
and Eaine's Grain Houses.
janl7-tf JOHN CLANCY co.
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BY VIM. OSMAN.
BUSINESS CARDS

4. q. of q. r.
YN1ASHINGTON LODGE, No. 81, Independent Order
w Of Good Tempiars, meets every Wednesday eve
ming. in Reddck's Block, third story, at O'Clock
Members Of this order visiting the City cordially in
y;ed to meet with Us. J. q. SEWARD, W c. T
l. RowFS W = janis
ottawa Mechanics Institute.
NIFFTS every Friday evening. in Glover & Cooks
lNI block. third story. a. o'csck- feb2l
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NIII.II\ T. IL !.
MISS MINER

MILL y T. IL Y.
MISS MINER
Vy-OIID inform tie ladies % and TicsH!ty
W that ~. la- now received her stock % SPRING
MILLINERY GOODS. all of which have been selected
with great and -he will Toe happy have ladies call
and examine them. whether they wish 10 purchase or
She hopes by strict attention to business. and i1r
prices. % merit a liberal share Of patronage apll
l, l., NJ o V A l..
MISS FORD
Ny-oiLD respectfully inform the ladies of Ottawa and
w vicinity that she l. receiving fine selection
q MILLINERY GOODS fpT Spring and Summer trade,
which she offer az Love prices.
Straw Bpun-t> cleaned To- order.
Rooms in BassHet;'s building. opposite the Mansion
House apIl
E.adi..s, E-ooIce. i SHOES made To Or,-crs
AN .Farsd to manufacture to order Ladies
8A l hid Goat Cali. and unGTe>-ed Morocco Boot
y ee<. Caters, and Buskus
Heel Caters made IN good style, Of good
stock. -
Shop over :. c. Earl & Sons store, Ottawa. III
Repairing neatly done lunar 2,l d T. TCChEis-
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(YGta J. S'rSseN e On )
WILL b. found - the most extensive and Wrll Sc
w Iec,ed stocks of Family GroceT.ys, Provisions,
Fruits willow and Wooden Ware &c ~ prices ta' can
hardly fail please. Al they sell l. warranted ?" give
.,-i-,, s,rfs.,r-jau Ot,awa. November -, I,J5.
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DocIof HARRIS.

Attorney anil t5nHseJo- Gf Ls'Ir-DrG'rI, III
Office R.!dcks block up stairs, "a the rooms fer
rlerIy occupied the fse~ YSss'i~, printing Office
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a.. HARD. VI. d..

yTrtcEmGEer dnT .J.5reJ~r-Tlr.e DOoTs East of TIE
Post O1f-~ on Mir Sfreef, South !Sii@, Dtd,rd.
TYYATCIT work thoroughly done and warranted
w Clacks reuaired at the shortest notice. Clocks,
-,yatrhes and J,wciry for sale cheap. Dec 10
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u M.II. l.. VI ALL iCE.

J. VERY.
ff0r7ss1, and T.rfES-ifpT. 4f --'TttrIr1- IHS-
Office in Nattiu--rs Block, opposite Exchange Office
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BOCVcW ,IcY.ysiEsi.

NFFICE IN tire second story of sinner building
THE Ban- of Ottawa. Residence, East Main sire
s.st Of Fox River aUg3:
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uThere is q flower, when traihpieu oh'
Do,h still more richly bloom,
And even to its bitterest foe
Gives forth its sweet perfume.
The rose that's crushed and shattered,
Doth on the breeze bestow
A fairer scent, that further goes,
Fen for the cruel blow
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21

A meeting Of the friends Of the American party
Of the Stl District of Davidson county will be held
on thu 25th inst at Davidsohs Store, for the pur
pos, of appointing delegates to attend the State
Conventions which meets 10 the city of Nashville, on
the Let Of May ensuing, for the purpose Of nomna-
ting candidate FOR Governor, and as) to attend a
Convention to nominate State Senator and Repre-
sentative to represent said county in the next Leg
islature.
A meeting Of the friends Of the American party
Of the 10Th District Of Davidson county viii be
held on the 18th instant, at the Machine Shop of
Jackson Adams, on Broad street, near the Chat
t4nooga Depot, for the purpose of appointing dele
gates to attend the State Convention, which meets
10 the city Of Nashville the lst Of May ensuing,
for the purpose Of nominating candidate or Gov
ernor, aud also TO attend Convention to nominate
a State Senator and Representatives to represent
said county in the next Legislature Il is hoped
that each Ward and District will alec hold thei
primary meetings at the same time or sooner,
there is no time 70 be lost.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21

REAL ESTATE SALE.-A most attractive sale Of
valuable real Estate, situated about eight miles
from this city, on the Nashville and Chattanooga
RnrOad, will take place tomorrow. (Wedues iay)
on the premises. The tract contains, lS6 acres
vel improved. To say nothing of the mansion,
aud buildings, springs, fences &c, the location o.
itself together with the fine land, makes this very
desirable place OF residence. It's only few min
utes ride to and from the city The tract will be
divided into lots, to suit purchasers. This is the
well known HAYS tract.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21
L. S. STEAM Boar IEsPFCToRs OFFICE,
Nashville. z, IN, April, 1851.


To JEssg THOMAS Surveyor Of the Port Of Ndshpils.
Sir: Officially inform you that this day appeared before
US the Local Board Of Inspe for the port Of Nashville
GEORGE UKLE Pilot Of the Steamer Delegate, and sub
med his case with the addition that he had the engines Of
the Steamer Dele backed in order prevent collision
with the Steamer chattanooga the 10th day Of March past
at the time acknowledging that he failed to signal said
Chattanooga by whistle als that he 1srespec
this Board oInpecors the Laws Of the United States,
and repaired promptly the nature of the would
admit from Cincinnati, Ohio to this point, Nashville Ten
heavy pecunary loss besides being deprived OF
situation Pilot We in consideration OF his heretofore
good standing and our further confidence in his ability
Pilot nd revocation Of his licen Pilot
pend him for he Of ty days from date, regular
Pilot for the infringement q the rules and regulation laid
down by the BOard Of Supervisors in signaling Steamers by
whistle after which period the ard Of Inspectors at Gin
cnnat privileged to give him license to act
Pilot provided further charges be presented before them
outside Of this case. JOHN WILSON.
April 2oh., 1851. H. H. HARRISON.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21

SISKrEG OF THE NErrIE MILLER.-A gentleman
Of this city who has just returned from up the riv,
for this city, sunk few DAYS since, at TsyOrstown
Burksville, which is about 800 miles from this
city by the river. She had nothing of much con-
sequence on board except several hogsheads Of to-
bacco, which we're slVed without damage. The
stern of the boat is in three feet water while the
bow ia not less than six feet below the surface.
1t is thought that the boat may be raised If rise
does not occur to prevent.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21

C8- On recent visit to Knoxville, we FurWri
0tei" at the Bell House, aud we take great pleas.
ure in recommending Mej WV. Melissa ts recent
proprietor, the most genuymany, attentive, aud
accommodtI ing hotel-keeper We have ever met
VITA; aud would advise oil our friends visiting that
region to give him a cali, Tor We are confident he
will give entire satisfaction, wherever he may be,
a. he makes it his study please all who put them
selves in his care
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21

CT- The Boston Courier, friend o ( the Rev.
Mr. KlIlocb, says OF the Lechhere House, at which
he stopped with Mrs Steen:
II the Lechmere House, together with liberal
percentage OF the government witnesses, could be
put into bag aud dropped into the middle Of the
sea-or into hors,-pond, if one deep enough
could be tound-we think th land would be swee-
Ter aud cleaner for the lustration,
This account of the character Of the Lechmere
House may be aud prob ,bly is entirely true aud
have no DOUBT that Mr.. X Iloeh's knowledge of the
concern was precisely the Why be selected t
for his purposes. lie expected TO hud il sort o.
Liberty Hail.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-04-21

Since Saturday last. the arrivals have been 'ns
Sam. p. Hubbard from Pittsburgh, John SSaaf'
from Louisville, j. O Cline, from Memphis, Lof4s'
from New Orleans. city Of cairo, from Paducah
and Wm Henry, from Carthage.
The departures yesterday were the Cumberland,
for New Orleans, d. @. Cline, for Memphis, Com
merce, for Carthage, Chattanooga, for Paducah and
Sallie West, for ST. Louis.
The river is slowly receding at this point, with
about 33 inches water on Hsrpeth Shosls.