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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

SIBSGr:ELD. I.lACi- October Q lsIS.
MY DEAE SIg: NJ. Douglas, (as far as 7
know,) curing the present canvas, iu our
State, mas never mentioned the President.
name, otherwise than in terms of respect !.
aud am satisfied that fpubIicly) regarding
him as the head Of the National Aduiui>rra-
ton, which the Democracy Of Illinois a,,is-
ted with all their Stren-t4 and Influence TO
place IN IT'S present position, he will never
tCXcept under the most aggravatiny circuu.-
stanccsJ attempt 10 cast any oplrobriurn
upon flm while he remains In the prcsilen-
tlal chair; no matter how far Mr.. Buchar.-
nan NAV pass the bounds Of deCencv in those
relations Which are not open 10 tue public
eve
The condition Of the Demo- party in
this State may be regarded, f.urative,v, the
same with that of the French patriots
during the Reign Of Terror" Men | say
men, whose days have been spent 10 the ser
vice OF their country, and whose z-a' f,r the
success and rermaucucv Of constitutional
Democratic principles in the admin >tration
Of our Government has been temp red with
a conservative respect fgr the feelings and
prcud.ce> oithose whom party predictions
would naturally estIarge-such men. who
have been always re- aolc, always ready an
anxious 10 sustain the purity Of t.e Demo
cratic party, arc daily subjected tD the san
culinary operation Of the executive gu.llo-
tine.
Can Mr. Buchanan hope 10 sustain a party
for himself through such II policy? H.s he
any knowledge 0! tie impulses and feelings
OF humanity: Does he know tha, the q eat
Wet Is peopled by enlightened men. or
does hc presume that the whole valley Of the
Mississippi iS inhabited by the Wild rowing
Indians: What influences, in the name Of
Heaven, can be 50 operating upon him "a to
make him mark for the scorn and con-
tempt OF the whole nation:
The return OF Nr. Douglas 10 the Senate
by the Legislature to be elected mex, m nth,
is as certain - anything not YET recorded
among the events Of the past; the sympa-
thIes OF very large majority are enlisted in
his favor and they are determined not to
be deceived nor disappointed
The success Of the State ticket for trcas
urer and superintendent Of public instruc-
ION depends upon contingencies which have
but slight connection with the CoIupl x;on OF
the Legislature, and although consider il
probable, yet it is a matter OF so little con-
sequence IN comparison with the other. that
/ the Democracy generally are not directing
their attention closely to it.-Ihiie. H'leL5
Press.
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German Democratic Meeting.

The German Democracy of Ottawa, had a
fine meeting at Stone & Eels Hall on Thurs
day evening. The eloquent Buchl, of Som
onauk, gave them Splendid Speech. He
is really one of the ablest men on the stump
we have in the State, German or English
Mr.. Koch, of Ottawa, also, gave them a
short and handsome speech, and then Mr.
Osman, of the Free Trader, being loudly
called on, gave them some talk in English.
There were at least $50 Germans present,
which is about the sum of the German votes
of the city. Indeed, we are assured there
are but seven Germans republicans in Otta-
wa, and they belong to what friend Buchl
calls the "Buerzler'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

Two unsoph sticated country lasses visit.
ed Niblo's in Nvw York. during the ballet
season. When the short-skirted, gossamer-
clad nymphs made their appearance on the
stage, they became restless and fidgety:
"Oh Annie" exclaimed one soto voice.
Well, Mary?'
at amt nice--I iou't like it."
"Hush, the folks will notice you"
81 don't care 1t amt nice, and | woa-
der aunt brought us to such place"
"Hush, Marp, the folks will laugh at
you"
yf,er one or two filings and prouette,
the blushing Mary again said:
"Oh, Annie, let's go-it aiin't nice-nice
and I don't feel comfortable"
"Do hush, Mary" replied the sister,
whose own face was scarlet, though 1t wore
an air of determination, Its the first time
| ever was at theatre and l suppose Il
will be the last, so | am just gong TO stay
it out, if they dance every rag OH the"
backs"
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FROM the Alton Democrat.
4 Flare.Cp in the DANTE Camp--Reyn.
OIGs Bolts HMChanam.

The work OF prescribing good men, and
removing them from office, in this State.
simply because they Will not rcpudiate Doug
las, which has been carr ed on so persistent
y for few months by the Administrations
has finely produced a blow up in the Dante
Camp. {. Ball, one OF the best men in the
State, has been removed from the Bellevi.le
post-oiiicc, and J. W. Hughes, q young
speudthuf, and formerly Fremont man.
put in his place. T.'> was 20 much for
even the Dauites themselves down in Erypt,
to swallow. Cd Gov. Reynolds rc,nonstra-
ted against this removal and new appoint
mcnt, until it was effected over his head.
and now he is so offended at this outrageous
procedure that he openly curses the Prcsi-
dent, and says he IS bigger ;rascal and
traitor than he has heretofore thought Doug
las to be-" lie has written several letters
recently to the President, in which he be-
labors Mr.. Buchanan at great rate, ana
says that the Administration has treated him
"most dambiy." Even Governor Reynolds
has bolted tie Boyters' party. and openly e
nounces the whole concern, and especially
curses the new postmaster at Bellvile.
We are further informed, by what we
consider good authority, from St. Clar
county, that it is considered there doubtful
whether the Governor viii continue to run
as candidate till the election. We hope
by all means that he will as we have n little
curiosity to see how many votes that ticket
,cW get in the State.
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Democratic Meeting at Earlyille.

EAEI. oct. %, lSJS.
Business has necessarily prevented Inc
from noticing this meeting before t,is time,
bu. better late than never
Tie meeting organized by calling J. W.
Browne, so, TO the char. The large NJ.
T. Church was, Notwithstanding the un!I.
vo-ab:e time, wei, filed. would stop one
moment TO say that the chairman. j. W.
Browne. i a gentleman Of fine a:taInmcuts
besides being an eminent lawyer, y one OF
the best speakers in LrSll!e county. aud
well worthy IS he o. being at the head OF tie
democratic party in the county, and place
" hich be well deserves to 0c-in fact the
people recognize in him a til tadcr OF tha
democracy here.
The first speaker introduced was Wrn.
Cog>wrll, who made decidedly able and
sound logical Argument. For two hours did
he ho'd the people perfectly entranccd by
his able exposure OF that ridiculous party,
the republican. Mr.. c. reviewed the posi-
ton ot the different political parties since
the days of the immortal Washington up to
the present time, giving dates and statistics
showing perfect consistency in the dem
ocra.ic party from the days Of Washington
and Jefferson up to the present time. Mr.
Co-Swell wa interrupted by thunders ofaI-
Diau>c III tIG CbA' ~ VI lIN iS'4A''' sNS'-
Capt Connect was next introduced. lhe
Captain made very fine speech. Ii was
strange thing that the people did not from
the nLmer US services that Stephen y.
Doasla. has rendered to ths p op!e of the
State Of Illinois, return him unanimously ;o
the United States. Tie had made the first
speech that was made against hnow-noth'
lncism and in favor of the foreign born cit
liens. and that Douglas Is the only man
who stranclcd the monster know nothing
ism-that foreigners owe their liberties IN
this country to Douglas. Therefore 1t Is
the duty OF every foreigner to vote Tor men
that will return him to the Senate.
Mr., Sa 1el Raymond. our candidate FOX
Sheriff. is very popular here. Warner |:
not known here know twelve rcpubh
cans that will vote for Raymond. Put Ear
down for Raymond.
Yours in haste, EAKLviLLE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

The LADIES or PARIs.--Mr. Williams, one
of the editors of the Utica Hera1d, who has
been making a tour to Europe and the Or
lent in his last letter, written at Paris
says:
One sees comparatively few beautiful
women in Paris. | know of no larger city
out Of Egypt which has so little to boast Of
in this respsct. One NAV walk for hours
on the Bou!vards or the Rue dc Rivoii, and
not meet dozen really lovely faces. Among
tie poor classes the women are generally
hcpelessly plain or positively ugly. In tho
higher ranks there are Of course many hne
looking ladies-but few positively beauti-
ful. They have neither the rich blooming
complexion Of the English, nor the soltness
and deicacy of features OF the Italian wom-
en-. There is frightful prevalence Of snub
noses and pigs cys and vilaninou. low fcre-
heads Every other woman you sec, is
chubby, or thick wasted, or round shcul-
dered or y-ankled. If she happens to be
tall, ten chances to one she is squint-eyed
and has hored stoop. And then nothing
/. more common than to meet women with
beard.,--huge, black and bristling, Moth
ing has more forcib'y struck me than this
latter peculiarly.
1t is not scores, but hundreds Of women
you meet daily, with upper lips black :he
ace of spades. There is this to be said on
the other hand French women of the bet.
ter orders, dress with exquisite taste. BY
this means, defects Of form are greatly
overcome, and even defects of face are soi-
tened down into something half charming.
Add to this perfection OF toilet, a certain
pertness aud saucness Of carriage, a vivaci-
" the most sparkling, yet the most deli.
cate, and that indetnable nd5cette which is
the crowning grace Of wonderland you
have, suspect, the grand secret Of popu-
larity Of the French soson.
Crinoline is frightfuly rampant Just now
in Paris. The disease seems to be on the
increase. Breadth Of base is the grand
criterion OF feminine distinction. tremble
for the consequence OF this indefinite expan.
sion of skirts. II the police don't Interfere
soon, see nothing for it but the Boule.
wards VIII have TO be widcned Goddard's
balon is nothing compared with the pheno-
mena Of irils and tources one encounters
every day. Forms Of amazing rotunditv
bcse'ge You az every turn. What is the
world coming to; In the meantime, the
frantic cords Of creation" are battling val
.iantly against the inflated monster. The
comic journals are filed with lampoons at
its expense. The print-shops bristc with
caricaturcs. Punch fires broadsidcs across
the channel against the common enemy,
while Queen Victoria enters the list in be-
half Of the rights Of men," by appearing
al Cherbourg with dropping skirts.
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Defeat of the Loan Ordinance.

1t appears from the following returns the
loan Ordinance has been defeated by
mild ajority. However we believe If the
people had considered the matter in lis pro-
per light, the vote would have been unami.
mously in its fbvor We never believed
the city could get $1,000, in cash at the rate
Of interest allowed. Yet arc 40 believe it
would be no more than fair to allow persons
holding orders to exchange for city bonds
bearing small interest. This was all that
would have effected by voting the Loan Or
dlnance. The returns are as follows:
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UTICA. Oct. %, 1855

=
MR. ED.roR Joseph Q. Glover made a
sneech here last night, embellshed with his
usual billingssate in regard to S. y. Doug
las. He states here that Douglas is certainly
the father of the English bill. and of the
Kansas brbe Now Joe must get different
audience 10 palm his sophistry oil on than
of Utica to have any effect. as there is not a
school boy in the place but what is better
posted than Joe. if he doc pretends to be-
iieve his own talk We have long knew@
him in different phases of politics-at one
time Wing, and another Democrat, again
a Barnburner. and again Democrat. Now
an Abolitionist, those chameleon metam0r-
phoses will not go down with Us. Ihree
hearty cheers were given for Douglas, at the
conclusion of Joe's speech, and the way ne
made tracks made it plainly Wis bic that ne
considered he had got into the wrong crowd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

4 grea, improvement has been made in
the mode OF Eliminating metal for making
coin 10y means of machine which equali-
Zes the thickness Of the slips. Ii operates
in the same way az wire drawing mechan-
isms, viz.-pulI the slips of metal .forcibly
through an oblons opening, left between
two surfaces OF hardened steel. The slips
of metal to be operated Oh by the drawing
machine are first rendered thinner at one
end, that they may be introduced between
the dies, snd also between the jaws of the
pinccrs. This thinning of the ends is etfcc-
ted by another machine, consisting OF
small pair of rollers mounted in an iron
frame, similar to rolling mill. The upper
roller is cylindrical, but the lower is formed
with three fiat Sides leaving merely portions
Of the cyender entire, between these ta'
sides.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

Hos. CYRUS EDWARDS. A letter from Al
ton to the Springfield Register, states that
this gentleman has declared for Douglas,
and quit the Republican party, with which
he may have been connected for a short
time, Cyrus Edwards is one Of the best
men in Illinois. He was for a long while
the head OF, and the most esteemed man in,
the Whig party of Illinois. He was their
candida e for Governor in the paltniest days
OF the party, and their candidate for Senator,
and they always went to his support with
the greatest alacitv. He is yet hale, har-
ty gentleman, who has retired from public
life, but who yet feels an interest in what il
going on, and he was preseRt al the great
debate, in Alton on Friday last, and heard
wha, each of the caddidates had to say. He
has now declared for Douglas, and what
Wing is there in Illinois who will not follow
his examplc:-.St. Louis RePuJl,ean.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

At a debating club in a certain town in
Connecticut, the question up for discussion
one evening was-Which is the most potent
element, fire or water ? The first man upon
the floor was Uncle Zeb York, pei feet orig
inal character, who at once settled the qucs-
ton, to the entire satisfaction of all, thus
My friends, just you take a swamp apple,
wni, n YOU all know is full of water, and hold
it in your mouth awhile then take it out
and put in bell pepper; rather reckon
then you will find out pretty quick which
has got the most spunk in it.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

The feat Of walking upon the water has
been accomplished, at least it is so stated
At Amsterdam, young German is said TO
have walked upon water a distance OF 100
miles in 9 days. The shoes worn upon his
feet were called podos chapes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30
Wagon Mandatory.

EUNHE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks the
public for their past very liberal patronage, and
takes occasion that he has enlarged
fitted mp his Wagon Shop, at his old stand Columbus
ST., and is prepared to make and finish the
pete and durable Farm Wagon offered in this market
He that sensible person shall be troubled
with embarrassment in deciding upon the supe
riority OF Lis Wagons lie imports material from
New Jersey Missouri with which misead the pub
lie but relies upon the native timber OF the
west. Having taken the Diploma at the County Fair
for the best Farm Wagon in every respect, he i. pre-
pared to make more of the quality IL desired
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

A SCENE % THE GALLows. 5. Turiey
formerly clergyman. was exeeI.ed on Fri-
day week in kanawha Co., Va, for the ,nur.
der of his wife, On the gailows he made
speech, attributing the commission OF the
crime TO his intcmperance. The hanawhs
Star, says:
After speaking, he requested shat 'Jeru-
salem, my happy home, might be sung; he
said that many present had sung II with him
on more happy occasions. He started the
tune himself. While singing, he called his
aged father on tie platform, threw himself
upon his neck, interrupted his singing only
long enough to say farewell, and then con-
tinucd 20 take the lead. HIS mother, with
his little daughter, came forward at his re-
quest, and he shook hands with her, and
took the little one in his arms. kisso it. and
ali without seeming to be interrupted So
eso with brother. They all left the
ground before he fell. lie also, while sing
shook hands with some twenty others
Among them two Of the brothers of his
murdered wife. He had smile on his
face most OF the time. There were but few
dry cvs on the ground during the scene.
When they ceased singing, he turned
about and said, Sheriff, | am ready 10 die
and soon after the rope was cu:, and the un-
fortunate man launched into eternity
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

Soon after Whitefeld landed in Boston
on his second visit to this country, he and
DR.. Chancev met in the street, and touching
their hats with courteous dignity, bewed to
each other. $50 you have returned, DR..
Whitefeld, have you p He replied. "Yes,
Reyerand Sir, in the service of the Lord
II am sorry to hear it, said Chauncy. $50
is the Devel!" was the answer given, as the
two divines, stepping aside at distance
from each other, touched their hats and
passed on.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

Late European journals represent tina
Mr. Hume, the medium, recently gave an
exhibition of the spirit phenomena that oc-
cur in his presence before the czar at ST..
Petersburg, and that the cZarina was so de
lighted that she gave him diamond ring
worth six hundred dollars
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

VALUE OF T,ME-When the Roman En-
peror said, al have lost day he uttered
a sadder truth than il he had exclaimed, 81
have lost a kingdom Napoleon said that
the reason why he beat the Austrians. was,
they did not know the value of five minutes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

The invention Of a master mechanic of
Chicago, for variable exhaust upon lecomo-
motive engines, has produced extraordinary
results. Experiments in its practical work
ing have just been made, and demonstrates
that engines fitted with this exhaust will
run 546 miles with IRE cords of wood. The
aggregate saving OF fuel to the railroads Of
the United States will equal one-third Of its
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30
BUSINESS CARDS.
PLEASE LOOK AT THIS
Carriage Repository
IyTd MA. MN

The Avord Carriage Manufacturing Company have
JUST repienished their stock of Carriages and Buggies
from their N"natfctory in Connecticut, which
us large ana hne assortment of Barouches Rockaways
Livery and Business Buggies, with Elliptic Spring and
concord style, also, Sliding Seat Buggies Light Spring
wagons with two seats &C, all made of Connecticut
timber by the best mechanics and in the most durable
manner-al warranted, which selling at very
low prices, To our old customers wish express
our thanks for their liberal patronage and all
that ihtend to merit the nfdence of the Public
We have a shop attached to Repository for doing
all kinds of Carriage Reparir short and in
the best manner. Store ON Main Street.
Ottawa, July 3, 1858. ii. W. JONES, agent.
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Judge DOUGLAS has ust made an uncon-
d,tioral transfer to the Trustees of the
Chicago University Of all the property upon
which the University is located, waving all
contingencies Of the original contract and
giving a clear title.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

a young woman in Detroit was arrested
for appearing in male attire, but comprom-
ised with the person who held her prisoner
by paying him fifteen dollars for hei liberty,
when it turned out that the assrmed officer
MIS- an iInpOSter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

The British soldiers found in Delhi an idol
with large diamond eyes. The idol was un-
like the ghost of Hamict's father. 1t had
speculation in It's eyes
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

CorYrERFEIT thre on the Bank of Cape
Ann, Mass, are in circulation. The v:enette
is a female seated on a eagle. On the right
lower corner is a man gathering corn, The
bill is unlike the genuine one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

The Chicago Times Of Saturday publishes
the following telegraphic despatch. We
know that DR.. Leroy was at Bloomington on
the evening named in the despatch, and we
also knew that he has been meditating such
a step for several weeks. We therefore
place implicit confidence in the truthfulness
of this despatch, although it is to be regret.
ted that it is not signed by responsible
name. We shall know all about it in day
or two.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

A woman who vert west writes to
friend Of Niagara: II passed over the oig
bridge, but didn't 60 up to the DAM don't
care for such thMgs."
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C1TY ,kEA'E MAiskET

yJYIe above market after having been greatly enlarged
L and thoroughly repaired, is open and ready for
the accommodation Of the public. No has been
spared in furniture and fixtures to make il place
thy of City and both pleasant. hope will be
profitable visit. We Weprop0se keep hand, and to
customers III style OF superior neatness all
kinds of meats. such
Beet in steaks, roasts, dried corned, &c, -NEtton
Veal, HIns. SiOHiisrs, Pork, fresh and salt Yankee
Saus.ges &C, &c.
Also, all kinds OF game in its season.
Fresh Trout and White Fish from the Lakes.
In short, everything appertainng to well regulated
City Market.
AT the proper stand will also be KEEP. for the
sale OF all kinds of fresh vegetables supplied from the
best garden in the vicinity OF the City
81 -edt 'eH he deiirered in any part Of the city.
ap26-ly WOOD DONIEyY
, On and aier january 1st, 1858. Meat will be sold
TINS Establishment exclusively for CASH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

Some idea Of the cost Of the Utah expedi-
ton may be gained Fl ON this fact. Corn at
Fsrt Laramie to feed the cavalry horses costs
six dollars q bushel.
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OTTAWA N.ssE:EE YARD.

TIE undersigned having purchased the shop ana STOCK
of Gewrl Finley, where he intends to carry on the
business a extensive scale He has on hand ana
always IN receipt o: the best quality of American ita
ian and Egyptian Marble, for Head Stones Tomb Stones
Monuments, Nan;les, Furniture, &C As he has some OF
the best sorkmen in the country he feels as
sured that he get anything in his line in superb
or style together with low prices he feels assured that
he will give al those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
N Il. Orders from distance earnestly solicited and
promi sly attended to. JAMES WILLS.
Ottawa, March 5, 1886
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

The speed attained by the passenger stea-
mers on the Erie Canal, is 8 miles per hour.
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CT T.orIs Oct %,

Dr.. Leroy, the Administration candidate
for Congress in the Sd district, in speech
at Bloomington last night, withdrew, and
advised his friends to cupport the regular
Democratic nominees for Congress. State Of
ficers, and representatives who will vote for
Douglas for Senator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-10-30

English's majority. in the I'd Congression-
Il district of Indiana, is 1,91s.
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STONE; & EEZS.

South East Corner cf Main d',d 1o,nn5'ts Streets,
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
Wholesale and retail manufacturers (
0A dealers in ali kinds Of
GAA-lM Harness. SfddlsS. BridleS, NTrtin-
M E3SSA gales, Trunks TdiiSts,
Y@SHNSsSS>A Carpet Bags, Whip Lashes, Collars,
80 -sA IIalters. Girts. SnrcinCles. &c.