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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23
Tonic BitterS,

N Y. GRIGGS prepares Tonic Bitters that has no
IL equal in either preventing curing Ague Chill
ver and diseases arising from debility These Bitters
bring Liver into action, cleanse the blood and
a tonic the whole system. They a all.
claim any hidden virtue for them, but claim
and warrant them to be the best ever offered
They healthy appetite and give strength and
energy as hundreds who have them will testify
Sign Of the Good Samaritan, Nattinger's Block.
aug29 Il. Y. GRIGCS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23

BRILLIANT PROSPECTUS.
FOURTH YEAR OF THE
Cosmopolitan Art Association.
THE FAMOUS
DUSSELDORF GALLERY OF PAINTINGS.
PurcLased at q cost Of slsoOoo and POtcers' ,corld
Renowned Statue Of tie
GREEK SLAVES!
Re purchased for sir thousand dOiGrs, with several
hundred other works Of Art in Paintings Sculpture and
Brouzes comprise The Premiums be awarded 10 the
subscribers OF the COsAppoiif0I. -iTf association, who
subscribe before the .th OF January, ISIS which time
the awards VAL take place.
SUBSCRIPTION.
Every subscriber Of three d0itIrs is entitled TO
COPY 81 the large and splendid Steel Engraving,
titled MANIFEST DEsTST;' also to
copy OF the COSMOPOLITAN AIT JOusSAL one year al
so TO
Certificate in the Award Of Premiums, also
free admission to the Dusseldorf and Cosmopolitan
Galleries.
Thus Il Is seen that for every three dollars paid the
subscriber only receives splendid three dollar en-
1rdrHg, but also the beautifully iiiu traed fco dollar
Art journal, year
Each subscriber i also presented with Certificate in
the Awards OF Premiums, by which valuable work Of
Art. Painting Sculpture, may be received IN addi
tiO thus giving to every subscriber an eqva 10 the
vaIue Of 6re dollars. and a Certificate gratis.
Any 81 the leading - Magazines furnished in
stead o Engraving and Art Journal, II desired
ing five memberships. remitng sl5, are entitled to ar
extra Engraving, and six tickets
Full Particulars % the Associaouare given in the Art
journal which over sixty splendid Engravihg-,
sent ." all persons who desire subscribe, receipt OF
hre postage stamps. 10 eent.) Apply to
deels ARTHUR LOCKWOOD, Hon. Sec
4 SPLENDID stock of Hats Caps. Furs, Buffalo
N Robes, and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods just re-
eeiyed at ,sep26l CPREsCOTT'S
4 FiRsr-RATH article at the Chicago Branch former
N ~ GAY & GCuFOED- juili J.GGAY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23

HCeHanO MOSS C0n0Y.
A PLEASANT and efectual cure for Coughs and
"A Colds Parents will find this Candy a good Medi-
cine for children as It Is to administer and is the
best Cough Candy ever offered Prepared and sold BY
dec19 T. Y. GRIGGS, SIGN Of The Good Samaritan
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Hard Wood Lunlbe

Hard Wood Lumber.
SAWED Oak Timber-al szes-from 6X6 and l2Xl2
- and from ~ "a feet long
Black Walnut Lumber, consisting of Newell Post Tim.
ber 6X6 to SKIS.
Plank, 2 to 2H inches thick
Boards, inch thick.
Hickory and Maple Axle Stuff and Oak Plank.
VIM. NJ. TRUE,
feb7-tf Office in Bankof Ottawa
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Stadden,s Mills.
IIIE above Mills with four of burrs, and situated
i the Fox River Feeder -four miles above Ottawa)
together with ll6h of the that flows in said river
will be leased for term Of upon the most fsvora
bic The location and power unsurpassed in the
country, and liberal inducements offered to
men of enterprise and capital, which is rarely
with For further information, address the under
signed. D. GREEN.
Dayton February :, 1851.
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Coal.

THE subscribers having engaged in the coal business
would inform the citizens of Ottawa that they have
established Coal Yard in the rear of the Baptist
Church, where they will be ready at all times fill all
orders in their line liberal reduction made to farmers
who will call for coal at their coal bed of the Feed
er Bridge, on the Dayton Road, on the lands of DR..
Rowland. s. SHEARMAN
oc3l-3n Z. s. BEARDSLEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23

II Y. GRIGGs hatters himself that no Retail Drug
ed, fresher, complete pure Drugs Medi-
cnes and Chemicals, than be had at the sign of the
Good Samaritan. Nattinger's Block.
Also, all kinds Of Patent Medicines oc9a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-23

Lots for sale.
IE undersigned have for sale the following lots which
i they offer at low rates time. viz
Giorer's addition to Ottdtod.
Lots l, 2 and 8, block 1.
Lots 3, 4. 3. 5, and ~, block g.
Lots 8, 4,5, s, 9 and IL, block 4.
Lots |, g, g. 3 and G, block 5.
Lots /, 2, 3, 4 and 3. block 8.
Lots I, 4, 3, S and 9, block s.
Lots 2, and 10, block 9.
Lots !, q 3, land 5. block II.
Lots /, 9, 3, 4, s, 6, and 8, block 49,
Lots 6, 10, II and IS, block -.
Lots 5, @ 12 and Is, block 1s
Lots /, 2, 8, 1, s. 6. I and s. block 49,
Norris addition.
Lots and 6, block ).
Ottd,rd city.
Lots s. and s, in the subdivision of lot T.
Lots and 9.
Lots !, 2, 3, Q and TO- TO-
TRUE & WATERMAN,
jul19 Office in Bank Of Ottd,cd.
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FOR SALE,

FOR SALE.
TEVHE south "a Of the 5 f. IA Of Sec. 80 range
+. 1t lies about six miles southeast of Ottawa,
fine rolling prairie, and has on it living water.
z. X. FAY
Enquire Of J. Avery, Ottawa, Ill. my2
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HOUSE, pleasantly situated east side of Fox River
n and for sale, nrDproYei lands In La Sale, Living
stOu, Grundy, Wiiiesie, Bureau and Champaign Coun-
ties, in this state. and In the Counties Of Black Hawk
Grundy, CcTre Ccrdo, Iowa, Polk, Peresheics1 and
Greene. in Iowa.
Also improved farms In De fsalb and Ia Sale Coun-
ties : an improved 50 nile from farville; the
whole part improved 100 acres four miles north
Of Ottawa will be sold ia whole or part.
Also. several Houses and Lot. in 0tta~s; Lots In
Green's Addition and other parts OF the Ivy AZ %
witch will h. old 70 suit IT, ne. Terms Of payment
will be found eAsy. fiecl9l Join r. ANTHONY.
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TUNHREE Teams for sale and good job for them
i for the next G months. They be paid for in
work. Two Houses and Lots will be exchanged for
Teams, rented, sold terms to suit poor man.
Call and see rd.el9l y. PERLEY.
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GREAT REDUCTION IN
BOOTS & S. sO-S

Ladies' and Misses Caters Of all kinds, and Child
ren's Shoes of every description cheaper than ever.
" B.-Eyery arr. Gle sold at store warranted to
give entire satisfaction.
u We employ a larger number of workmen and manu-
acture better class of work than any other establish
ment in the State.
Orders solicited and promptly filed Repairing done
with neatness and despatch.
Leather of all kinds shoe findings and shoe makers
constantly hand and for sale less than Chca
go prices. Country dealers will do well to call.
Sewing Machines for sale. NJ. II. PRESCOTT CO,
jull1 Main Street a teao doors east Of the p o..
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Attention. Farmers!
Nj ii. PRESCOTT co. have now on hand the larg-
WI est and best stock of CUSTOM MADE KIP BOOTS
both French and American offered in the market
Give them call, at their old stand, Main Street,
the corner of La Sale.
All kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order at the
shortest notice, and in the best manner. sep5
To ShOcmnkcrs and Dealers.
WE have constantly on hand and for sale at small
W advance the Importers prices, a fine stock Of
French Calf and Kip Skins. and Patent Leather. Also
American Calf Skins Boot Morocco Kid Skins Cochinea
Maroon, Green, White, and Yellow Innings and Facings
Shoe Findings and Shoe Makers Tools
Sewing Machines for sale.
Cash paid for Hides. NJ. II. PRESCOTT CO.,
Hossack's Block Main St., few doors the p O.
Ottawa, March 81, 1851.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-14

The CHANCELLOR OF ENGLAND.-We
are indebted to the Philadelphia Press
for aome interesting facts concerning
the Lord Chancellor Of England, which,
we presume. will be new to most of our
readers. In station he ranks next to
the Archbishop Of Canterbury, who
takes precedence of all save the royal
family. His salary is $4,000 a year.
He has largo patronage. and is imnae-
diately made Peer, and takes his seat
in the House Of Lords as tho conse-
quence Of being Chancellor. He is At
the head of the law and Judges Of Eng
land. His Office is, how aver. political.
and he goes out with every administrs.
ton. Upon going out he receives a life
pension Of $4,000 a year. even If he
has not held the Office single day. He
is, in virtue of his office, while dis
charging it's duties. Speaker Of the
House Of Lords.-Er.
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FATAL HoAx.-A Sheffield eng

land paper) contains the following:
A singular circumstance happened At
our union last week. For some miscon-
duct, the master had put boy for pun
ishment, into the dead house. At that
time there was corpse in the dead
ward" in coffin The boy took the
corpse out of the coffin, dressed it in
his own clothes, propped it up against
the wall, and then got into the coffin.
lay down. and covered himself over
In the course of short time, the mas
ter came, looked in at the door, and saw.
as he thought, sulky lad standing
against the wall. "Now," said the
master, do you want any supper :"
There was NO answer. The question
was repeated, with the same result
The boy looked out from the coffin and
said, IF he won't have any, will"
The master fed in terror, and received
such shock that it is said he has since
died from the effects.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-14

~ Laura Leo is a daughter Of
wealthy farmer. near Detroit, for whom
Thomas Barnes was plow-boy. Thomas.
the rogue. stole Laura's heart and then
herself. They ran away and by legal
process got spliced. Old Lee offered
$500 for the recovery of his daughter.
The young couple concluded to go back
and take the money and the curses,
When they arrived home they were
agreeably astonished to 6nd themselves
heartily forgiven by the old man, aud
awarded homestead and farm Of fifty
acres: There was common sense all
around.
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MISCELL EOUS.
Frsm the New York Dispatch.
THE WHITE CAMELLIA.
ny HELEN FORREST GRAyRs.

By HELEN FORREST GRAVES.
A low, narrow room, in the fourth
story of tenement house. in one of the
dreary "down town" streets of New
York, with sfoping walls and one small
window-this is the scene on which the
western sunset glowed on a chill Octo.
Der evening. 1t was tiny window, un.
derneath the caves, whose only prospect
consisted of brick walls and crowded
chimney -pots-yet it was the sole thing
which gloritied the dusky room
Through lis misty panes you could dis.
Germ a narrow space of blue. bright, ra.
diant sky. clear as the light in an angels
eyes. and a glorious sunbeam. fresh from
the heart of the crimson west, quivered
through the open sash, and lay like a
drop Of living gold. upon the humble
floor.
Close beside this window, sat maid
en- Of perhaps eighteen. 1t is useless
to describe her avocation-the weary.
weary needle Her brain was throb-
bing with the monotonous labor /; her
eyes ached with constant gazing upon
the snowy embroidery which well nigh
covered the gauzy fabric. and uncon-
sciously the work had fallen to her lap.
and she leaned her sad face against the
wall, with long. deep sigh.
Do you want to see her in the sunset
shadows of the October evening? She
is fair. girlish thing, with dimples in
her cheeks. and liquid radiance in her
hazel eyes. Her hair is just the golden
brown shade of glossy chestnuts, nest
ling among autumn leaves in the still
woods, and her lips are like seacoral, req
and ripe, and dewy 1t is plain that
she has not been used to this life long
the white, taper fingers are weary
already, and the graceful head is droop-
iny over its task. Is she not lovely p
Does she not remind you of some
slender flower on the bank Of forest
stream?
But the exact type of her Madonna
grace stands on the narrow window seat
close by-a magnificent blossom. tremb
ling among lis shining green leaves, aud
seeming to drink the sunshine into its
very being. 1t is camellia, perfect
and iaulIless in its waxen whiteness. 8
u thing Of marble. and enthroned on its
slender green column. like an empress
Oh her coronation day
All! you may we'll smile when your
tired eye falls on its alabaster glory,
sweet Agnes, and draw closer to it. as to
friend-it is like you. in it's exquisite
lovelinrss
The door opens, and a quaint looking
little creature trips in. Perhaps she is
ten years old-a quiet thing. with no
beauty but that of perfect health !; yet
see with what sorrowful. womanly air
she goes to her sister
Dear Agnes. the man will not trust
me for any more flowers, We owe him
so much already. What shall l do -
Agnes Carlisle drew her little sister
close to her, and laid her velvet cheek
softly against the child's brown hair.
"Idon't know. Jenny, dear; the fu-
ture seems very dark. This work can
not be completed be- fore to omorrow night.
and even then am not sure about the
pay"
"But. Agnes, we have had no dinner.
and you look SO pale p and the child
scrutinized the maiden's face with a
watchful glance far beyond her years.
II was thinking that. perhaps. / could
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-14

A COOP HUsBAND.--A woman Of ex.
eellent sense. and somewhat of a satiric
turn ofmind, was asked by her friends
if she really intended to marry Mr.,
adding. that Mr.-was good kind oil
a man, but so very singular. "Well." !"
replied the lady, "so much the better
if he is very much unlike other men. he
is more likely to make good hus.
band"
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~ "Now. George. you must divide
the cake honorably with your brother
Charles"
What is honorable, mother 90
ut means that you must give him the
largest piece"
"Then. mother, I'd rather that Char
ley should divide it,"
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e. McGREGOR, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL II, 1853
III. B A II II III ART

1NAKES this method to inform the ctsens OF
L Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota, that he
Is prepared to do all kinds of MILLWRIGIT WORK,
such as building Steam or Water Grist or saw Mills,
and furnishing Machinery for the such Bolts,
Burr Smut Machines Of the most approved kind. After
twenty-five years experience in the buness he Aatters
himself that all those in want of Millwrght work will
do we'll to give him Call.
lie is prepared to take contracts for building and
furni hing Mills of all kinds. All work warranted.
All business letters will receive prompt attention.
lie can be found at the Barnhart Hotel, Hardin
Clayton Co., Iowa. 1y69
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New Emgland Hotel.

"HE undersigned respectfully calls the at
tention Of the travelling public to the above
named house. The New England Hotel, is four
miles west of Mopona, on the thoroughfare lead
ing from the Mississippi to the North and West.
The House has been enlarged and materially i'm.
proved. The table will be constantly supplied
with the best the market affords; the rooms are
neat and well furnished, the Bar is supplied with
the best quality OF Cigars &C., &c, The Stables
are large and commodious. 1t is the intention to
make this House
fl First Class Hotel,
And no pains will be sparedt render it HOME
for travellers aud strangers. Stages from all
points stop here daily
u Charges always reasonable. n
n79tf j. p. MYERS.
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CHURCH & HOUGH

- A NNOCNCE to their friends nnd-S
IN (DJA ac4uantances that they have Nh
Syka become the les,ees. of the SHADES WV
S~ SALOON at McGregor, and that hereafter
all the good thing to be found in the country or city
will be served up Tor the accommodation of guests.
rs their dc ign to render the Eating Department as
complete a. can be found anywhere in the West. Oy
terS In any shape de ired will be furnish
ed on call Beef-steak, Ven ion-steak, Fowls, Fish,
Game OF all kind In word, whatever can be obtain
ed that appetite demands will be got up ut short notice
and at rea enable prices.
The Bar is supplied with good Liquors, Ale, Beer &c.
Choice Cigars always hand Custom is respectfully
solicited.
McGregor, Iowa, Oct. 2l. So
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~ To prevent your hair from com.
ing out. never lot your wife catch you
kissing the servant girl.
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POETRY.

For the Times.
RAIN.
Rain, rain rain Dark, cold and drsary
Pattering 'gainst the window pane,
Making my heart so weary,
The clouds obscure the sky,
And the shadows darkon my soul,
The wind goes murmuring mournfully BY,
And the gathering tears bedim the eye
And down my cheek doth roll.
Rain, rain, rain Cold dark and dreary,
When will the sunlight come again
And the earth look bright and ehesry,
Not til the clouds IRE past
And the darkening shadows Gee,
The bittercst sorrow that ever ~ tastat
Aud the murky clouds are hurrying fast
They are passing away, they will not last,
And 80 with the rain twill be
Rain, rain, rain! Rain, though am weary:
Iweep now but may smile again.
When nature seems less dreary,
The clouds Of sombre hue
Are lined with silvery white,
Beyond the gloom the sky Is blue
The sun is shining brightly too,
II We but look beyond we'll view
scene more fair and bright.
Hope, hope Thou hast frightened the path for me
Already tho clouds begin to ops,
And the suns bright face I see,
The glittering drops OF rain
On every shrub and tree.
The bow Of promise zee again,
The birds singing their sweetest strains,
All things are bright Ger earth's domain
Obi the world is bright to me. n. G.
0ARNAvlILo, March 25th, 1858.
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GR.4.VT r. PECK.

GHs1sVI " TECA,
nEALktS in all descriptions of Thre shing
DMach:ncs keapc.s, Grain drills, annins5
Mills. Cornish lies, straw-CutteGs. Eo so
Kakes, lows, Cultivators. Portable Saw ami
Crist Mills Aaste Lumber. and Democratic
Wagons. open, and TIP buggies, and Agri-
cultural implements generally
na:ehot Sc. tpper end OF Main St'eet,
MCGREGoR, Iowa.
U Particular attention given to Consign-
mcnts
ROBERT GRANT, JOHN z. PECK.
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NTACKERELl MACKEREL!I MACKEREL in
lXl Kits and Halt Bbls for sale BY
q HOFFMAN, BENTON co.
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For the Times
Mn dreams and visions, sleep instructed much"
In the night hours alone,
Visions of terror come to haunt my dreams,
To fll my heart with grief SO real do they seem,
When hushed Is every tone.
They whisper Of the past,
And bring dead forms and faces to my view,
And throw dark shadows DER the good snd true,
Or hold them in their grasp:
And then I wake to weep,
To long for the dark hours to pass away,
To sigh Ger past remembrancss, and pray,
While many Others sleep.
The unknown future stands
Within the veil, and none may enter there,
To know what Joy is marked for him, or care,
BY an Almighty hand.
Daily, Hfs's path We tread.
And every feetiag moment that we spend,
Brings u but nearer the mysterious end:
Esrth's cold and marrow bed.
Shall We each other know,
When all these mortal scenes have passed away,
When Time is lot in vast Eternity,
When through Deaths vale We gos
Will all there tender ties,
That do so fill with joy the human heart,
That fill it so with grief when torn apart,
Be joined beyond the skiess
Earth's tax is not yet done,
Faithfully, meekly, let Us tread its way,
Kesrins the Soul in patience, day by day,
Till Heaven, the goal be won.
STRAWBERRY PoiNT, March, 1858.
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e.. u. Learned.
Attorney at Law, Real Estate and Gen.
eral Commercial Agent,
McGREGoR, Iowa.
Will attend to the purchase and sale of Real
Esta,e-examination of titles. payment of
Taxes, dc. Will undertake the collection Of
debts and guarantee prompt rettrn.
Has for sale several valuable tracts of Land
Town Lots and Mill Properties, in Iowa and
Wisconsin, which offer strong inducements to
specalato,s Or those seeking safe and permanent
investments.
{ Office over Kellogg d .Starks' Store. }
McGregor, Iowa, Sept /, 81 n493m
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JOHN B. BROTHERHOOD,

Dealer in Dry Goods Groceries Rcady-Made Clothing
Hardware Queens Ware Tin Ware Stone Ware Drug
and Medicines Oils Paints Putty. Glass varnsh. &c
Main street Strawberry Point Iowa. 1T
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MOMOnN.
EVANS & EGBERT,

Dealers in or~ign and Domestic Dry Goods Groceries
Hardware Nails Crockery Stoves Iron Glass Queens
Ware Furniture Sash and Farming Utensils.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1858-04-14

TEABOUT & OLSEN.

Dealers In Dry Goods Clothing Hats Caps Boots and
Shoes Hardware Groceries &C.. &C. "a" All kinds o
Produce bought and Sold "a Frankville, Winns-
shiek Co. Iowa. Str
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8. HUNTINGTON.
manufacturer of Writing Fluid and Whole
sale and Retail Dealer in Books and Stationery.
Windsor layton Co., Iowa, May 20. 34tf
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-13
Rat omeM

The Western Aygns speaking Of the
RAT OFFICE over the way, which has
reduced wages from IS cents thousand
ems to 80 cent?, because of the stringsney
of the times, or because 1t wishes to sus-
tain itself at the expense of It's workmen,
says
aft there is anything more dsspicable
than another, it IL the grinding Of hePoot
man when the rich one gets in tight
place. "RAT OFFICES" are not CIR,
cumscribed = wherever the recognized
prices are not paid, there the foul stigma
sticks; and If the men work for less than
the regular scale Of prices, we pity them
not"
We are free to admit that We had rather
fail in business, and be unable 10 sustain
our journal, than to reduce the wages Oh
our workmen, especially when they are
already below paying rates. The HraS
of Freedom Office was the frst in Kansas
10 raise the wages from 30 cents To 30
cents thousand, and It will be the last
to fall back to its former prices. We may
be compelled to suspend, or to go under
entirely, but not to do an act Of injustice
to our workmen.