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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08

w now in Manufactured by
J. s. WRIGHT CO., CHICAGO.
Number of Machines built in 1852, Is.
Btihiing for 1857, 1900.
The experiments of the past season have clearly de-
mcnstrated the fact to every practical Aercuurst who
KIN'S SELF-RAKING REAPER AND MOVER that it
GELS all others a reliable
Labor Saving Harvesting Machine.
1t the labor of man in raking of, the hard
work OF the harvest field, and lays the gaves in
square compact binding 1t is OF light draught,
at least one horse lighter than any other Machine cutting
the same width. There sde-draugt weight upon
the neck of the is strong and compacty built,
and liable get out of order it easily managed,
cuts clean sickle that does clog 1t is unrval-
ed as a Mower, either in Timothy, Clover, Bottom
Upland Grassit will work in all kinds of grain, whether
thick thin, long short, heavy or light, and when
lodged tangled, it particularly exces all other Ma
chimes.
In the manufacture of the Self Raker the Of
1851 great obviate the possibility of fail
any part the design and plan of this Machine is
essentially changed, but in of the details,
where there tendency get out of order altera
tons have been made which will thoroughly guard
against possibility of failure in the future. The
teral the very best quality throughout the timber
is well selected and thoroughly seasoned The mecani
cal construction will be well guarded and every Machine
put together and inspected, and at high OF
speed under a belt before it leaves the shop Among
of the alterations that have been made is the
the width Of cut several inches pitnan and
guard for the sickle, arranged preclude the
breakage failure of either. the pnion wheel firmly
secured; much heavier and more subs,
taI the short reach be easily readily adjusted
and the entire Machine strongly and substantially
Specimens will be set up at Ottawa for inspection
Order early to secure the Atkins Reaper and Mower
full supply Of extras will be kept at Ottawa be
ready in case Of breakage: s. HUDSON, Agsnt
Retere,ccs.-Wm Dillman, John X. Spencer, Ben
Machine.
Mr. II. will be in Ottawa every Saturday in June and
Univ APP
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08
INTELLIGENCE OFFICE

lNTEELIGENC OFFICE,
Main ST., Hossaeks Rom, Ohd,ca, III.
EsIRsT class statesmen, Book Keepers, Mechanics,
l. Railway Men, Bar Tenders and Porters. Also, men
work FARMS transfers, boys for learn
trades female help of all kinds for city country. Al
the above furnished for those who Houses let
situations found for those out of employment.
Persons having money to loan will hear of chances
do at high rates by calling
nov15 c. c. BREWSTER.
Ham urgh Cheese!
NEW arrival OF this famous Cheese, at
IA ju11 JAS. X MEIGS'.
TN0R RENT.-The Store and spper rooms heretofor
l. occupied by Iap25 RAUH BROS.
Notice.
IL persons are forbid trusting any person my
N count after this date, for / will he responsible
or the same. jul is-lm*l GEO W. PIERCE.
INAsTERN MADE Doors, Sash. and Blinds, for sale by
LIZ jul1o s. L. EARL 4 son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08

Tomato C1tsVP.
VNOR sale by the gallon, made by WELLS & PRovosr,
IL New York. Also liaryey's Sauce, No. l new Mack
erel and White Fish. Chdren's Chaises and Cabs, at
juul3 JAS X NEIGS'.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08

Valuable Books.
A RCTIC Explorations-Dr. Kane. 90
N Thirty Years in the Senate-Vol. 3D. ....... 90
Eecollections Of a Lfetime-tioodrch,.. 8 90
Nocies Ambrosana-4 vols, 5 90
Irving's Washington-3 vols, Observation-Disclosures. so
Lena Riyers-Mrs Holmes. l 90
Tempest and Sunshine, Observation-Disclosures. / 70
All of Mrs. Southworth's Novels,
Dred-Mrs. Stowe,
Hills of the Shatemuc,
The Cross and the Crown-McIntosh,
Surgeons Sermons,
Barnes Notes,
Cummings Works.
New Books received published.
Books hand will be ordered by Express.
apis RATHBUN ORION.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08

ATKINS AUTOMATON,
OR,
Self.Raking Reaper and Mower.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08
0tta(ua frtt Graotr .

STOCKING AccIDENT-A fearful accident
occurred at the "White Bridge" at the ca
nal, about mile above Ottawa last Sunday.
Mr.. John Hanley, respectable farmer living
in the town Of Rutland, some eight miles
from Ottawa, was on his way to town with
his wife and daughter, in two-horse wagon
to attend church. When crossing the
bridge, an elderly man, with light coat on
his arm, who had been sitting on the bridge
rose up suddenly, probably to ask permits
sion to ride to town. The movement, how
ever, frightened Mr. Hanley's team, which
started off the bridge at furious gait Mrs.
Hanley and daughter were thrown out at
the bridge, the former severely bruising her
hip. and the other having her ankle sprain-
ed, and being otherwise badly bruised. The
horses ran in the direction Of the Gates
mound. Mr.. Hanley standing up in the
wagon holding on to the lines. Near the
mound, the team made sudden turn,
throwing Mr.. II. out and dragging him some
distance. When found minute afterwards,
he was dead, his clothes, even to his boots
torn from his body, his breast and other
parts frightfully lascerated. The horses
ran into town, and were caught just after
crossing Fox River bridge, the wagon being
a perfect wreck, but the horses uninjured
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-08

INAsTERN MADE Doors, Sash. and Blinds for sale by
IL jul1S S. c. EARL son.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
3FBB9 8gB39o

Ono ELECTloN.-Cbase, black repub-
lican, is reelected Governor by major
uy less than thousand. The negro
vote for him is said 10 be larger than his
majority. The democrats have elected
decided majority to both branches OF the
Legislature.
We learn that Rev. A. Essick. pastor
of the Lutheran Church of Winchester.
resigned his charge last week on account
of ill-heaIlh.
Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen, once
the candidate of the wings for Vice Pres
ident, was married at Oswego, New
York, last week, to Harriet A. Pumpelly.
Ohio is the greatest wooll-growing State
in The Union. Six millions of dollars
worth has been raised there this year.
Las, week snow fell in several of the
notthern S,ates-ai one place as deep as
6 inches.
Hon. John NJ. Bolts, Of Virginia, was
in Paris abou, the last Of September.
The New York and Philadelphia pa
pers state that the vessels now going from
this country to Europe are filed with for
eigners returning to their native countries,
10 escape The effects OF the hard times
here.
A REMARKABLE CAsE.--A marriage
took place in Fairfax county, on Saturday
last, of couple who were divorced niue
years ago. In the mean time the man has
been married and his wife died, and on
Saturday he was again married 10 his Tor
mer wife.--.Alerandria Gazette.
The Loudoun Agricultural Fair and
Cattle Show will commence al the show
grounds adjoining Leesburg on Tuesday
The 10Th of November.
ARREsTED.--Five young men residing
in this vicinity, arrested few days ago.
on The mountain, three miles East OF This
place, several runaway negroes, for which
they received the snug little "pIle" of
seufa hutdrtd dollars. Good pay for an
hours work.-Boonsboro', Odd FettOw
I The GOVERNMENT ALARMED. lit is sta
ted by Washington Correspondent, wri
Ting under dale of October 18th. that the
President and Cabinet are experimenting
a deficit in the revenues which are relied
upon to meet The appropriations for the
fiscal year. Orders have been given &c
discontinue works at The Navy Yards ans
i Arsenals, and the work on the forti6ca
lions is 10 be deferred. The Treasury
also refuses TO redeem any more United
States Bonds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
Harpcr,s Ferry.

A writer in the Martinsburg Republl-
can is furnishing that paper with some ac-
count Of work done in the Armory and
the progress of outdoor affairs at Harpers
Ferry. Speaking Of stree, improvements,
he says: "A number of streets and alleys
have been graded and otherwise impro-
ved !; particularly High street from the
Ferry TO The Lutheran Church, near The
confines of Bolivar. On Fillmore street,
Camp Hill, grea. change has been
made, hollows have been filled, hills have
been removed and the feet of pedestrians
now thickly tread this new made street
1--WE splendid mansions are in process Of
completion on this street, constructed by
the Government at a cost OF $4,000
piece. as quarters for the clerks employed
In the Atmory."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
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On the l4th of next month (November) the
4th volume Of the Register" will expire, and
as we are very anxious to make general
settlement for once in four years business, we
have rendered all accounts due US up to that
date, and we hope that ALL who know them
selves indebted to us (no matter how small the
amount may be) will come forward previous
10 the l4th Of November, and settle their IN
debtedness The debt Of each individual is so
small (though large in the aggregate) that II
can be liquidated at any time the debtor feels
willing-a wiiingness is all That 'a needed 10
discharge the respective accounts. We hope
not ONE will disregard this notice. Persons at
distance will find their respective accounts
enclosed in next weeks Register, and a remit
lance of each amount will be expected BY re-
turn mail.
October 10, 1857. JOHN H. little
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
The Time for boarding.

Now is the time when gold dollars are
hid in old stockings. Now is the time
when sixpences are tucked away in snub'
nosed lea.po,s. Now money is laid by
in cupboarGs for thieves 10 rnmmage
carried in wallets for pickPockets TO graz
at hid behind The wood work Tor Inc
next generation TO find and buried IN the
ground to be lost and forgotten. No"
men rush franlically to draw cash out OF
safe places and put it in unsafe ones
Now poor families lose five per cent. LOT
the privilege of having their savings
where they will keep them awake OF
nights. Now farmers hang up deposits
in the sho,-pouch behind the door house;
wives sew up gold pieces ir their skirts
and travellers weigh themselves down
with body-belts of coin. Now the I'M
profitable servant who hid lis talent in a
napkin is cauonized into bright and
shining Scriptural example, while those
who "put their money 10 theexchangers
are looked upon suspicious!y as rash
spectators in Jewish fancy stocks. Now
all money is distributed but such as can
be heard to chink. Now men priviIy
put all lhe; cash under lock and key.
then publicly !amen, that il has ceased TO
circulate. Now men, with full pockets,
refuse either to pay their debts or TO for
give their debtors. Now the butcher
must wait and the baker 60 unpaid, and
the printer must be pu, of for the nine
teenlh time. The era OF boarding has
come round again, with all its self-impo-
sed curses of poverty, ideness, disrust,
and decay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Flour.--To-day there were sales Of
Howard ST. Flour at s5l2 2 5.25. We
quote OHIO dull at 1925 a 5.37.
Whest.--Tbe receipts to-day comprise
500 bBs. The market was sornewha,
improved. We note sales of 1900 bus.
while At 81 ,0s TO l.l6 for common In fair;
81 20 TO ,27 for fair 10 prime; and FL 80
10 .35 tor choice. or red the sales only
reached 100 GUS. at from Sl,lO TO / 30
per bus. for good TO prime.
Corn.--l'ne receipts to day reached
1900 bus, and we note sales Of white al
90 66c. forgnod 10 prime and mixed al
SO els. yellow sold at 67c. for fair TO
prime Baltimore Clipper, 3Uth inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
Our Elective Judiciary.

We hope the attention of our next Leg
islature will be directed to our present
elective judiciary system. That there
exists possibility, Aye indeed proba-
bility of lis privileges being abused, no
one Will for moment deny or doubt !;
while we do not for msment think that
any Judge, any member of the judiciary
branch Of our good old commonwealth,
can or would so far forget himself as to
allow the spoils of office to tempt him to
pander 10 the clamors of the Populace or
TO neglect to meet out justice TO transgres-
sors, for tho purpose Of continuation Of
Office. Yet we think that ii were as well
to place these offices and their ncumbents
out Of The reach Of temptation by making
them Offices and officers for life or during
good behavior.
It's lamentable fact that when an
elective system, like our own, has work
ed the widest confusion, and disorder has
rsigned, every one mus. see that in sys-
tenn like the one we now have, tina. this
office, like all Others. may be filled by
persons who are totally incompetent and
wholly ignorant Of the responsibilities and
the duties of the office. Every one knows
that as the present system OF franchise al
low all white males twenty.one years old.
and who nay have lived under our gov
eminent certain length Of time the right
10 vote, that the question with large
number of those voters, is not who is the
most competent, not who is The best
qualified ! and in this particular office
no, who can bring the best qualifications
who the creates, amount Of legal know
ledge 4! who the most dignity But the
questions are who is he is he a good
fellow does he belong TO that party ! OF
10 this who are his friends who are
his friends : who are going 10 supper
him we are sorry TO see such state o
things yet it is nevertheless too true
and ,ha, mans success to this most i'm
por,ant office. must depend upon his be
ing member of this party or of that is {
deplorable state Of affairs for old Virginia
We should be sorry TO see the meeting
out of Justice rest upon as i, does in some
of our sister states when entrusted to ig
moran, men, the tossing ola penny. Heads
for plaintiff, tails for defendant. We hope
our legislature will give this subject 'hei
careful attention at their next session.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
e.,..a - Rerixal at UnionyilIe.

The revival which has been progress
sing for about five weeks closed last week.
having been highly successful IN Prouu-
cling thorough reformation in the nelgh-
borhood. Ii was the most Interesting re-
lieious meeting which has been known
nv any of the older citizens TO have ever
been held in that vicinity. Abont one
hundred white persons protested conver-
sion during its progress. besides large
number of colored persons. The new
and substantial church edtice, always
well filled on the Sabbath, with an alien
tive congregation, will now be almost too
small to admit the increased audience.
Another prolracied meeting has just been
commenced there by our Lutheran trends
under the supervision of Rev. }. r.
SmELTzER, which we trust will be crown
ed with success. To accommodate the
interests of that meeting, the MeihoHsts
will have no services there on tomorrow
(Sabbalh) morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
9sBA%39o

In Clinton County, Missouri. on the
9th of September, Of Typhoid Fever,
three eldest children Of Michael and So
san Blue Emily ManderUiHe, aged Is
years, . months and Is days Susan
Cctharine, aged l3 years, | months, and
I6 days. and Nary finn. aged IL years,
7 months and % days.
On the 17Ih insi.,in MonopgAl;a County
Va, James HIHiam, aged 8 years, =
months and lS days, eldest son Of Will
liam and Elizabeth Horn, Formerly of JEFF
ferson County, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

DEAD READ READ !-"Ye afflicted
II read, )" the following Certificate OF cure
of over 90 wears standing:
II. T. HEL.NB0LD- Dear SIR have been
troubled with on affection of the BLADDER and
Kidneys for over twenty years. have tried
PHYSICIANS in vain, and at last concluded 10
Give YOUR genuine Preparation a trial, as had
he ard il highly spoken of. II afforded me i'm
mediate relief have used three bottles,and
/ have obtained more relief from its effects and
feel much better than ] have for twenty years
previous. have he greatest faith in its vir-
;ues and curative powers, and shall do all in
nv power 10 make il known TO The atiic'ed.
Hoping this may prove advantageous TO you
in assisting YOU 10 introduce the medicine. i
am truly yours, M. McCoRMieK'
Iewistown. Pa Jan. %, 1851.
Should any doubt Mr.. McCormick's state
ment. he refers TO the following gentlemen
Hon. Nm. Bielcr, Ex-Governor, fennsylvanla.
Hon. Thos. q. Florence, Philadelphia.
Hon. ]. C. Knox, Judge. Tioea Co., Pa.
Hon. ]. S. Rlack, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. ID. Il. Porter, ex. Governor, Pennsylvania.
Hon. Ellis Lewis, Judge, Philadelphia.
Hon. r. G. Grier, Judge U. .. Court.
Hon. Il. w. Woodward, Judge, Pbiladeiphia.
Hon. w. A Porter, City Solicitor, Philadelphia
Hon. John Bigler, Ex-Governor, California.
Hon. f. Banks, Auditor General, Washington
And many others, if necessary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
Pay Small Debts.

Ten dollars, says the Marlinsburg Re-
publican, can pay an immense number Of
small debts in day. IL any body would
90 and pay off hule bills, the money thus
~eed would pass from hand TO hand and
relieve many. A merchant went from
Fredericksburg the other day, 10 neigh
boring court and paid early in the morn
ing hundred dollars, in new bank-note,
to some one he owed. In the evening a
debtor Of his, paid him The Identical note,
and being curious TO trace the thing up, he
found that more than one thousand dollars
of debt, had been paid, on that court day,
by the note he had started in the morning
Now the dealings of a community are
so interviewer that if Smith pays Jones,
Jones will pay Johnson-and so it will
90 through The whole vocabulary OF
names. This being tine. We advise eve-
ry body to start the ball in these tight
times, andw suggest that every body
commence by paying US. We promis,
to give the mosey circulation by paying
il on, at once.
In regard TO this matter there is anoth.
er serious consideration. There are those
10 whom a small amount is very impor-
iant. Because ii is small, persons who
owe. are negligen, and thoughtless about
lraying-bui the convenience and good
which will result from attending to these
suggestions. are so apparent that we mere.
Iy repeat our caption-PAY SMALL DEBTS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

Bridal Trogedy.--At an Indian wed
ding in the Philippine Islands, the BRIDE
retired from the company in order to 90
down 10 tie river TO wash her ieet. As
she was thus employed an alligator seized
her. Her shrieks brought the people to
the place, who saw her between The mon
ster's teeth, and jnst drawn under the wa
ter. The bridegroom Instantly plunged
after, and with his dagger IN bis hand, pur-
sued the monster. After desperate con
hict, he made him deliver up his prey and
swan TO the shore with the body OF his
dead wife in his arms!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
The Season,

A contemporary says, the time of ia
ding flowers, falling leaves is at hand /;
and The wild music of autumnal winds
amongst the faded woods, brings back to
memory pleasant or unpleasant scenes, as
they may have occurred to each of US.
All around We see evidence OF the great
change which is taking place. The trees
are robing themselves for the destroying
wind which will strip them of their glory,
and the little flowers, which make the
heart glad with their loneliness, look up
ard smile--hut they will fill US with feel
ings of sadness rather than joy. vixen We
reflect that so soon we will look where
now they stand and nothirg bu, the fro
zen earth will greet our vision. How
" holesome in its effects should the les
son this season conveys be 10 us all, but
how soon we forget, in our pursuit after
worldly interests and pleasure and The
Autumn comes round again and again
with its solemn Instructions, and again
and again we vainly resolve within our
selves to profit thereby.
We have great reasons at this time to
be thankful TO kind Providence, who
has blessed us with most abundant har-
vest. We have never hitherto entered
upon winter with our barns stocked as
they are now with grain. The yield Of
the earth has been immense, but mans
righteousness has brought sorrow upon
the land. Our evils, and we are suffering
under heavy ones, have been brought a.
bout by mans inordlnate lust for wealth
But we have reason TO hope that our trou'
bles will be but of short duration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31
Fatal Accident.

In this place. on Wednesday, evening
last. little daughter aged about 6 years,
Of Mr.. l. C.. HEsKITT, was so severely
burned by her clothes taking fire, whilst
coming in too close contact with The bur-
ming embers upon 6re-hear,h, that death
put an end to her sufferings on Thursday
nigh. following living only about 80 hours
after the acciden, had occurred. The pa.
rents are much distressed al her unlimely
end.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

The board of missions Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church net in the city OF New
York the l4th inst, Bishop Meade, OF
the diocese Of Virginia, presiding. lis
proceedings were Of satisfactory charac,
ter. The missionary committee Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in
the same cry on the lllh proxlmo. Rev.
n. j. B. Morgan, Of the Winchester sta
ton, is member of the committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

AmusiNe. AFTER ihe jury in The case Of
Harper's heirs VS.. Tiffany Alsio. had
been impanneIied on Wednesday. and
Judge, LAWYERS and jury were ready to
proceed, they were brought 10 sudden
hall by the refusal Of a witnessto GO upon
the stand uniil bis attendance tickets were
casked. He seemed 10 apprehend 'sus.
and wanted to be on the safe.
side. - Vdlfy Democrat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

Mormon Resistance of Government
.au,hority.,.-sr. Louis, Oct. 26'h:-.Ths
Republican publishes speech OF Elder
KimbalI, al UIah, expressing his desermi.
nalion 10 resist the Government troops, If
he has to call ont even the women and
children to arms. He declared that he
would have Brigham Young Tor Governor
Ill bis life time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

WINCHESTER & PoToMAC RAILROAD
The Annual Meeting Of The Stockholders
Of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad
COMPANY was held in Winchester, on the
24lh instant.
From the reports we gather the follow
ing facts: The revenue of the Company
for The last twelve months was &67, 5l2,-
Al. being upwards of $4,000 less than
last wear. The whole of the decrease,
compared with last year,was IN ;he trans
portalon of freight-the income from pas
sengers being somewhat more than last
year. The Company has during The year
paid all its expenses and interest, and d.
minished lis floating debt; and lts general
condition is as good as al any former Pc
Rod, as respects the road and motive pow,
err. The Board is at present constituted
thus
w. l.. Clark, President. A. S. Bald,
win, ]. p. Rely, II. M. Brent, Nm. b.
Baker, II. II. Mcclure, Andrew dunler'
r. B. Holiday, Dhectors.-Um. Y'r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

Orders have been given for, fitting on,
with despatch the swifies, war steamer OF
the United States Navy, for The purpose
Of In,ercep,ng or preventing tie new ex-
petition of Gen. Walker for Central A.
merca.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

A young man named Andrew J. Fost.
native "' Pa, and employed on tue B.
d U. Railroai, was run over by the cars
on Saturday lac, and was killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-10-31

The Lake Superior Republican says
ANY omoUn, of female help is wanted
here. as girls 10 do hosework are scarce.
Good girls get from Sill to 80 a month";"