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The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
Twilight MUSINGS.

Ihave watched the setting sun as il disapL
peared beneath the western horizon its lin
gering rays have impaired their golden hues
to the clouds, and now, the pale moon ap.
pears in the east, slowly advancing, followed
by TRAIN Of t~inLling stars, anon visible
and invisible. Beautiful is the scene and
who can gaze upon it without considering
the goodness as well as greatness Of Him
who made the sun, moon, and stars.
Again dim twilight approaches, throwing
her misty veil over all things obscuring
earth and sky. The voice Of nature is hush.
ed, and even bustling man touched by the
quiet influence rests for awhile FROM his Ia.
bors; no discordant sounds are heard and
silence reigns. This quiet hour seems q
time for reflection, for rowing thought cam
not like thing material be at rest. Imagina-
ton is busy picturing bright scenes for fII
ture enjoyment or, perhaps memory wan
dering through the checkered vista Of life's
years brings to mind many scenes halowed
by association; some joyous, some sorrow.
fol, and some stranger than fiction.
Who has net at some time looked down
into the dark tomb and beheld buried thero
the object Of purest affection, one it may be,
around whom bright hopes centered, whose
Joyous approving smile was from earliest in.
fancy the light Of existence. Yes, passing
away" was written upon the fair brow Of
that mother, but blind affection could not
read until death had conquered. The voice
is forever hushed-we gaze for the hast time
upon the placid countenance, knowing that
those loving eyes will never more beam up
on us, nor those lips utter words Of kind'
ness and instruction; fond hopes have Pc
rished and dark indeed was the hour when
we laid in the silent tomb that loved form,
yet never, until lfes latest hour can we for.
get one with whose memory is joined all
that is noble and good in woman.
OF! that our race when finished may be
as we'll run, for then faith pointing upward
will insure for US a reunion in that realm
where sorrow and sadness are unknown.
d. F. NJ.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
Well Established Facts.

1. Clay lands should never be plowed
when wet. Such lands should be plowed
deep.
Q. A bushel of plaster per. acre, sown
broad cast over clover, will add one hundred
per. cent. to its product.
8. All wet land should be well drained.
4. All highly concentrated animal ma.
nures are increased in value. and their bene.
fit prolonged by being mixed with plaster,
salt or pulverized charcoal.
8. Deep piowing benefits dry lands
6. Periodical applications of ashes tend
to keep up the integrity of the soils, by sup.
plying organic substances.
z. Thorough preparation Of land is abso-
luteiy essential to the luxuriant growth Of
crops.
8. Old land-land which has been long in
culture-will be benefited by phosphate Of
lime, whether applied in the form of bone
dust, guano, native phosphate Of lime or
mari,
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

Our MorHER-Thank Heaven for pious
mother. She has been our safeguard in tri-
al, our comfort in affiiction, and our guide
in prosperity. No earthly influence has con-
tributed so much to mould our moral charac-
ter as those gentle words from mothers
lips, which entered into the stature of our
soul, and will no doubt live with it forever.
No earthly name has sweeter, dearer
sound, than the name of mother. Deprive
us of all other friends, take from us all other
comforts of life itself, and the trial would not
be half SO great as the loss of our pious
mother. Her example and influence are
more valuable than a world of wealth, and
that she may live long to advise and counsel
US, is our most earnest prayer. And how
We pity those little boys and girls, those
young ladies and gentlemen, whose heart
must echo that sad sentence, "My mother
is dead!" How we pity those homeless
wanderers in cold and heartless world,
who have no fond mothers voice to soothe
and sustain them in the gloomy night of
sorrow.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
A MERCHANTS D1pLoxA-Messrs. Brva

A MERCHANTS DIPLoMA.-Messrs. Bryant
& Stratton, the enterprising proprietors Of
the chain of Commercial Colleges now con-
meet ng Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland and Chi
cago, have just issued q new and beautiful
diploma to the graduates of their institu-
tions. As work of art it is an exceedingly
fine production, and may well be priced by
its possessors for its beauty alone; but it
possesses another value not common to d.
plomas generally. Messrs. Bryant & STRAIT
tons colleges having the reputation for max
ing thorough and practical accountants,
their diplomas, therefore, are not worthless
paper, but are often introductions to lucra.
tive and responsible positions. The eminent
and wide spread reputation of the education
al advantages these gentlemen provide, b
apparent in the success of their Chicago col
lege during the eight months it has been
open. Its past and present success warrant
the highest anticipations for Its future.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

He DRINKS How ominous that sentence
falls How we pause in conversation and
calculate" It's pity" How his mother
hopes he will not when he grows older; how
his sisters persuade themselves that it is
only a few wild oats that he is sowing! And
yet the old men shake their heads and feel
gloomy when they think about it. Young
men just commencing life, buoyant with
hope, don't drink. You are freighted with
a precious cargo. The hopes of your old
parents, Of your sisters, of your wives, of
your children-all are laid down upon you.
In you the aged live over again their young
days; through you only can that weary one
you love obtain position in society; and
from the level on which you place them,
must your children 60 into the great strus-
gle of life.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

ACCIDENTS At JoL1Er.-On Saturday, .
daughter of Mr.. Edward Dolan, two years
of age, was run over by train of cars at
Joliet, and her right leg broken. Amputa-
ton was Immediately performed, and the
child is doing very well. Mr.. Alonzo Leach,
one Of the most prominent citizens of Joli-
ct, and formerly Sheriff Of Will County,
while experimenting the cutting OF grass
on his farm near the city, stepped before
the moving mashing to arrang the gear
when one Of his legs was caught ana man
gled. Amputation was performed a. once
facts in the Signal.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

The AGE OF INPRovENEar.-A Western
paper says:-"We are indeed happy, ele.
CANT, moral, transcendent people. We have
no masters, they are all principals; no shops,
they are all establishments, no servants,
they arc all 'helps;' no jailors, they are all
governors; nobody is hogged in bridewell,
he merely receives the correction Of the
house nobody is ever unable to pay his
debts, he is only unable to meet his engage
ments; nobody is angry, he is only excited;
nobody is cross, he is only nervous"
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

LrFE-Life is no speculative venture with
those who feel its value and duties. 1t has
a deeper purpose, and its path becomes dis
tinct and easy in proportion as it is earnestly
and faithfully pursued. The rudese or the
most refined pursuit, if adapted to the wants
and capacities of the pursuer, has truth,
beauty, and satisfaction. All ships on
the ocean are not steamers or packets, but
all freight bearers, fitted to their tasks, and
the smallest shallop nobly fulfils its mission,
while it pushes on towards its destined port,
nor shifts its course because larger crafts
career to other points of the compass. Let
man right himself on the Ocean of Time.
Let him learn whether he is by nature a
shallop or ship; a coaster or an ocean
crosser; and then, freighting himself ac-
cording to his capacity and the market he
should seek, fling his sail to the bleeze, riding
with wind and tide, if they 60 on his course,
but beating resolutely against them if they
cross his path. Have a well-chosen and de-
fined purpose, and pursue it faithfully, trust
ing in God, and all will be we'll.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
The shadows and Sunshines Of Life.

Clouds often pass over the SHINY days Of
! those who appear to be blessed with every
thing that fortune can bestow or the heart
desire; often, yes very often, is the heart
depressed by sorrow, and as the clouds
overshadow the sky, SO shades Of sadness
pass over the soul, producing for awhile
darkness within, and causing grim despair
to take the place once occupied by enchant-
ing hope. But courage, dropping heart,
every cloud has silver lining, the sun
shines after shower, life has many sunny
hours, and it is better to love the bright
side. Is not the hour. when the family cir
Gle gather around the social hearth, happy?
When you have been long absent from those
you hold dear, Is your heart not filled with
happy emotions when you are again united?
Or perchance you have never left that loved
home; you have never felt the cold look or
the harsh words Of strangers; if not be-
ware, oh then beware, how you speak to
those who have no home, who are cast
fliendless and alone upon the cold mercies
of wicked world.
You may say that they should learn, that
the world is not all a bright dream but be
careful for you by one word may cause more
suffering to be felt in one moment than you
could feel in a lifetime. All dispositions are |
not alike, others may have more delicate !
sensibiities, and feel acutely words that |
have been lightly uttered, and never tho't |
of again except by the one who suffered
Hope is still left US in all trials, she is the |
beacon light that leads US onward bereft Of
her we would be wearied by many hours of
remorse. Here we are never at rest, be-
cause we are conscious that there is some
thing more than the feeting happiness of
earth, our most cherished hope is that We
may spend an eternity of bliss in Heaven.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

ARREST OF AN EXTENSIVE CINCINNATI WINE
MANUFACrURER.-On Saturday last, DR.. Hi
ram Cox, the inspector of liquors OF Cinc:n-
uati, had a warrent issued for the arrest of
"Old Nick" Longworth, millionaire, and
extensive wine manufacturer, because he re-
fused to allow him to examine his famous
Catawba wines. The old sinner appear ed
before justice and gave bail in the sum of
$500 for his appearance on Saturday next.
Mr.. Longworth, whether he adulterates his
wines or not, land he probably does,) has
laid himself liable to suspicion, and we
shouldn't wonder if some ugly facts leaked
out on his examination.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.

THE undersigned having purchased the shop stock
of Gewel a Finley, where he intends TO carry the
business IA extensive scale. He has hand and
always in receipt of the best quality of American. Ia
liam and Egyptian Marble, for Head Stones Tomb Stones
Monuments Nantes. Furniture, &c. As he has of
the best workmen in the country, he feels
sred that he get up anything in his line in n superb
together with low prices he feels
he will give all those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
N T. Orders from distance earnestly solicited, and
promptly attended to. JAMES WILLS
Ottawa, March s. 1856
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

MORE Troops FOR UrAH-A force of over
one hundred United States soldiers left New
York city last Monday, by the New York
and Ere railroad, for fort Leavenworth,
Kansas, where they will be added to the
body of troops which is soon to move into
Utah Territory. Two detachments have al
ready left the recruiting depot at Governors
Island for that destination.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

A jolly doctor Of this city, told Us the
other day that people who were prompt in
their payments always recovered from their
sickness, as they were good customers, and
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

A chap who was caught in the water
wheel Of grist mill, with no other damage
than slight ducking, says he means to aP'
ply for pension, on the ground that ne Is
q survivor Of the revolution.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
Died Yesterday.

Every day is written this little instance,
"Died yesterday, so and So" Every day a
| flower is plucked from some sunny home
a breach made in some happy circle-a
jewel stolen from some treasury of love-
Each day, from the summer fields of life,
some harvester disaPpears-yes, every hour
some sentinel falls from his post, and is
thrown from the ramparts of time into the
surging waters of eternity. Even while
write the funeral of one who "died yester-
day" winds like a winter shadow along the
street. "Died yesterday" Who died p
Perhaps it was gentle babe, sin'ess as an
angel, pure as the zephyr's hymn, one whose
laugh was as the gush of summers rills loi-
terihg in bower of roses, whose little life
was perpetual litany, a maytime crowning
with the passion flower that never fades
Or perhaps it was youth, hopeful and ge-
ncrous, one whose path was hemmed by
flowers, with not serpent lurking under
neath-one whose soul panteth after COM
munion with the great and good, and reach
es forth, with earnest struggle, for the guer-
don in the distance, but that heart is still
now, for she died yesterday" "Died yes
terday," young girl pure as the orange
stricken down as she stood BY the altar, and
from the dim aisles of the temple she was
borne to the "garden of the slumberers
The christian grt with the halo of victory,
and at the close Of day, under his own vine
and fig-tree, fell in the dust even as the an
them tremb,ed on his lips, and he, too, was
laid "where the rude forefathers of the |
hamlet sleep" An aged patriarch, bowed |
with age and care, even as he looked out |
upon the distant hills for the coming of the |
sank into dreamless slumber, |
and on his door-posts were written, "died |
yesterday" Died yesterday" Daily, |
men, women, and children, are passing !
away, and hourly, in some graveyard, the |
soil is flung upon the dead. As often as the |
morn, we find some flower that blushes |
sweetly, at sunset has withered up forever,
so each day some pearl drops from the jew
elled thread of friendship, some Tyre to
which we have been wont to listen, has been |
hushed forever. But wise is he who mourns
not the pearl and music lost, for life with him !
shall pass away as an eastern shadow from |
The hills, and death be a triumph and gain. |
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

Powdered Charcoal, placed around rose
bushes and other flowers, has the effect OF
adding greatly to the richness OF flowers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

"Has that cookery book any pictures!"
I" No. msdam-none." "Why, what's tho
use Of telling us how to make good dinner,
if they give Us no plates?"
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
REMOVAL!
Frank Berbez's Ice Cream Saloon,

"H1CH the past year was situated one door west o
w the Bank of Ottawa is removed this year door
east'of the Mansion House.
His Establishment and Saloon will be in perfectly
good shape.
Besides nice Saloons. there is added to his Estab
hsment Balcony, which will give entire satisfaction
As well and better than the past years, T. BERB will
do all he can far depends on him. to offer 20 his
customers superne quality Of Ice Cream Soda Cakes,
Of all kinds, &c. In word he them that all
the articles in his line viii be in the best and Of first
quality.
What the Confectioneries belongs will be found with
him. Candies, Of every descriptions from the assorted
10 the finest quality.
The ladies that we're kind TO honor him by their
these past years, respectfully invited to do
the this Summer.
lie is that all the ladies and gentlemen, well
the youth that will be kind visit his Saloon will
turn hOme every time entirely satisfied.
Come and If you please If what he says above Is
lac purcst truth. lmy9-6m FRANK BERBEZ.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
ROBERT n. DAYS
Tobacco d Cigar NIanufactOry

On Main st., one Door East Of Post Office,
THHE subscriber would inform public that ma
l. nufacturng and keeps ON hand the best quality Of
Chewing Tobacco, Snuff, Pipes &c, wholesale and
tail prices favorable to Also, the best Of
Havana, Laopera, Cassadors, and ether kinds of C-
gars. Farmers end others who smoke chew make
a great saving by buying Of me at wholesale, /
sell "A better article, a less price than pedlars.
Please call at my Mandatory, door west OF the
Post Office, anS see for yourselves.
Ottawa Nov 10. G.. H. SCHNEIDER.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

Counterfeit Gives on the Chippsway
Bank of Wisconsin are in circulation.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

Why is an egg undone, like an egg orer-
done? Because both are hardly done.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

What is the character Of an uneducated
mind? Educated r,ee.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
Sash, Door, and Blind Factory.

A. r. CAQUELIN
TT9OULD inform the public that he is now making at
GA his Factory the Hydraulic Basin, near the Ci.
y Mills, superior articles of Doors, SASH Blinds
My work is all made Of seasoned Lumber and in point
of finish ed durability will compare ayorably with auy
in this market.
Builders and others invited give me call before
purchasing elsewhere, as am that offer them
inducements to buy Of me. A. +. CAQUELIN
Ottawa, October %, 1856.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
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,ltTr- ffE-f ,l. ,r..f of DdgrG B,IHk Nam Sr6ef,
OTTAWA. Ills.
DR g. would gestrly call the attention 81 those
sriuc from Chro1is Diseases particularly Ser o.
fui White swelius Salt R-un, Eruptions Of the Face
aud sin SI Head. Od sores, and al diseases arising
from iurr-5rsa- 81 the blood.
Also l. fpTrHfies. CuryatuTes, aud Dzease= OF me
sFfur Distortions OF the Feet. Contracted Limbs, Stii
joint. &C
Cancer treated upon entirely new principle and
Will q srr..-s. heretofore unequaleI. api
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
STONE 4 EELS,

lS0ut'-Ed Corner q Main and Columbus Streets,
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
a Wholesale and retail manufacturers 4
dealers in all kinds of
kTA5<sZsA Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Martin
M f:-EA gdles, Trunks, Tdlises,
" Carpet Bags, Whip Lashes, Collars
Haters, Girts Surcinges, &C.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

II located himself ia this place for the purpose OF
= l. G.a u1..ir
the citizens of Ottawa and foss its vicinity
in al the various branches OF Ms profession
hi experience and familiarity with western us
Ease. and by prompt and v!ZaEt discharge oI Proies
sionai dutie=. he hopes merit share of patronage
Twenty years ago or more. he was known IN ONO 70
many who citizens % this county 90 some OF
whom he wal take pleasure IN referring Among them
are Ezir John Green. Natt.iI- TrItuho. t- w Arm
strong. aud Abra-n Truub1- He would also Te!er TO d.
4 II. Rowland and Dir. Joseph S'out. Of Ottawa
E.-fI nee and Office Paul Street, east and near
Vim. EeGIcI'- building opposite the residence OF
tie Ia-. Judge Cotton J'h-o
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
Another New Lumber Yard |!

On lie Site Ctf and Main Street iieGr NOssdck e
Richardson's UdrehOUse.
TVAVE now on hand and offer at prices which they
think will be found tempting, a very large lot Of
Pine Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Ac &c. As most Of their
lumber received direct from the pneries they sel
a very slight advance Chicago prices. Please call
and see before purchasing elsewhere. fee2i-u
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
BUSINESS CARDS.


stone! Stone For Sale!
V1E now offer at our quarry, two miles north OF
w Joliet, and within three hundred feet Of the Il-
nois and Michigan Canal all kinds of Bubble, Building
flaggng, and Dimension Stone, from two inches in
thickness up to thirty inches, and of size, color, and
quality surpassed by none in the State.
All orders for Stone either dressed in the rough, to
be shipped by canal rail- will be promptly attended to-
and furnished at prices to please the purchaser.
ANDERSON, SPENCER co.
JAS. C. SPENCER, A. HOuGHTELISG,
l. BlRDsELL, ALEX. ANDERSON.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
New Luulber yard.

G-6dt ArrdctiDH tOr FfyHisrs and N6chdHicsi : !.
TENIE hest assortment of Lumber offered in Otta
4 !. now ready FOR sale al the new lumber yard Of
T. X POWELL6 co, formerly occupied by X. SHEE. IL
comprises quantity Of dry, clear Lumber, % dif
ferent thickness Also. all kinds Of common Lumber,
Pinery Shingles Lath Nails sash, Doors, in short every
thing necessary for complete building. We feel conf
dent from acquaintance and connection with Of
the largest dealers in Chicago, that offer better
inducements buyers than any other firm in she City
Ottawa, June 20, ISIS. Il. X POWELL x co.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
New Gumsnsith shop.

he sHbscribsrs would respectfully inform the people
OF ottawa and its vicinity, that they have recently
opened new Gunsmth Shop where they intend 10 make
uhs 10 order and do all kinds of repairing in that
I y, ~ business The same time thsy intend to make
@ iron Hedsieaas ornamened Iron Railngs Shutters. Pa
p letter Cutting and Key Fitting, all kinds of
f'hisihg ana Machines Repairing done prompt
y "a ana warran,ed Powder and Shot for sale Cash for
On Main Street, HOssacks Row. near the side.cu, Ot
tawa. Ill. =. ntuS,u., ~
julll-3m+ u i,SSrWnLi,
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01

E7wa City Market, ~
f[SESA Corner ef In .SIHe and MH9
X-,,~EV NIdi-gn st'., north ojths
9rSSS>D ,ouSt HOuse, Ottsttod, X., ,by
WOOD a DONlEyY.
fzJe above market after having been greatly enlarged
y and thoroughly repaired, il open and ready for
the accommodation Of the public No expense has been
spared in furniture and fixtures, make place
thy Of City and bot pleasant, hope viii be
profitable To visit WeproPo-e keep hand, and
TO in style of superior neatess all
kinds of meats, such as
ecT, in steaks, roas;s, dried, corned, &c, Mutton
T.di. Huns. Shoulders, Pork, fresh and salt Yankee
Sausag-s, &c, &c.
Also, all kinds oi game in its
Fresh Trout and White Fish from the Lakes.
In short everything appertainDg 4 regulated
City Market
At tie proper a stand will also be kept for the
sale OF all kinds Of fresh vegetables, supplied from the
best garden in the vicinity OF the City.
~ -Hedt lriHJ deii6eyed in any part Of tie rify
ap26-1y WOOD & DONIEyY
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
ERS ATTENTIONS,
DREW Il MAlERHOFER

unapproached in northern Illinois, all kinds of
Agricultural Implements,
Such as Common Securing, Une-Horse, and Prairie
PLOV.S Adyro,cs, Cuitirdtors, Horse Rdkes, dc,
short all kinds heavy farmers tools Their machi
merry all new perfect, and propelled by abundant
failing water power. Farmers are invited to call
and examine their work. whether they wish to purchase
or not. AUtleir sc0rk is warranted
Orders from distance promptly attended to- and inn
charge. febS-n D.&M
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
ID T. y L I 8 Il Il Y
IN ~ uIav

SrrgsOn Dsnst and Manufacturer of Block and Sin
gle Issth
Teeth inserted in 4 and improved plan, without
the Use ~ Clasps.
Rooms over Eusseis Furniture Depot, La Sale St, OF
tawa- HIS jul4-tf
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
II T. Nj O V y l. .
Miss FORD

Ny-OULD respectfully inform the ladies Of Ottawa and
w vicinity that she j. receiving fine selection
Of MILLINERY GOODS for Spring and Summer trade,
which she offer at low prices.
Straw Bcnnets cleaned to order.
Rooms in Bassnetts building, opposite the Mansion
Uorse anil
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
HOMEOPATHY.
Hrs. BATES 81 THOMPSON,
DOCTOR MCNAMARA,
DR.. B. W. BRICE.

HOHsGOIdtNfNt-
OFf-e in Nat,fn-er's BLOCK, second foOr-
.--Dr. " VII receive patients III his Office =;
EIJrEs dEriu- the day and night n
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
MAIN STREET MARKET
By-idgs.
KETCHERLY n MATTHIAS

hETCIEERIH AZ MAI HIAS
ETAVISC; formed partnership in the butchering bu
- l3 siness. solicit patronage at the above stand.
Beef Smoked Hans Veal. Mutton, Sausage-- Lard Tai
low Salt Pork bacon-.n short, every article belonEn.
to a well regulated Meat Market always on hand.
J,eaB KE.uEnIY Tmar2ll GEO- ". MATTHIAS.
The Ottawa free trader., 1857-08-01
g. HARD. W. ID.
IL. VI. ssciEsTHJss, VI. ID.

I,IVei~i,fH GHH !Sgr0egR-lrfd,c0, Illinois.
ofic- in Glover x Cooks Brick block
Residence corner % Madison and Clinton streets