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Cos Cummings testifies to having OBJ
served a wagon on the road from Salt Lake
City To Provo, which was drawn by pigs,
harnessed to the tongue By an ingenious
combination Of straps and cords. In If was
seated fat man, who excited his team even
into a troi, by the aid of black snake whip.
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By decree Of the propaganda of Rome,
confirmed by the Pope. the highest rank in
the Catholic church in the United States has
been conferred on Archbishop Kendrick, of
baltimore, who will henceforth take precs-
dence in all meetings and councils.
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w all Paper Depot.

At Z. T. Ptelp's Oh .Stnd, Main Street, Otdss,
Illinois,
HAVE just received their Spring stock and have now
] for sale the elegant lot Of Paper Hangiugs,
Window Draprry aud Shades offered in Ottawa
They prepared furnish in quantities suit pur-
Chas-r, the latest patterns Of Satin Gilt Wood and Oak
Papers with matched and borders Also, Fancy
Shades. Fire Board Prints. e.. &c. Their stock
is IIrcla sd directly from the auufAcGreYs and sold
= d al advance fir: cost myl.-ti
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cines. Oils, Paints, &c. formerly owned by Hunter
To0mbes would say 10 his friends and the public &C.
p.ray that he will coztiuue the drug business at the
o;.i stand. La Sale ST. two door. north OF NJ H.
Sss Dfsce. where he VIII he happy 10 acromIno-
dale all those may tavoE karl 9Th caf- All
wishing ob;sIll I-z.e ariste ia the drug Inc,
viii assy, he Ia End il AZ NCAgTBrBs as he IN
tends to other kind lie would invite the aiien-
tiou the particular hi, stock Of PsrfIae
ry. which i the ht and most extensive ever offered III
OTTAWA varying price and quality to suit purchasers
He la also large and Lsautiful assortment Of Lamps
Lanterns Ciand-if,r, q ali sizes, from twenty-five
cents VI TO fifty dollar, each.
Also Hat Tooth. Pail, Cloth. and Paint Brushes. Of
all descriptions b-sIl- soaps, Shaving Creams, Poia-
tun- Hair OIL, Combs. Pens, Ink Paper. Envelopes
and host Of fancy articles erous 20 mention
He will keep constantly hand Sash and Glass OF Al
sizes glazed ready for use. AZ manufacturers prices
Dr. NCAErHUR viii continue the practice Of medicine
IS heretofore. aud may always be found at his store
when no, absent on professional business fetS
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Fowler Institute.

"
DIV j HIGEY having purcha-ed an equal share riib
II Mr.. FoHLtk in this Institute, located Newark
Kendall Co. H., assures his fri-nns that trouble
expense will be spared to make tie School worthy OF
patronage IN .rerr Trdg The ent.-- baildrc having
repaired md related. ul! be opened in SUeu-
Der, the Fail Term Wrin, sfay- sept. lt.
There will be connected with this Ins tuition depart
for Young geiilruen al-o, one '"r young ladies
The design Of this Institution =. Ia develop the carac
form the and ia the CONF 'rteSt To-
educate ia. moral. intellectual, AMI ply cal powers Of
The pupil. Ia order the better accomplish Ills puT
pose -orrr.erert Board elected,
the Fast, having gone procure teachers the fully
qualified 10 taxi charge Of the students
The ua!ding Department will he under the sUpervi-
si" of Mr. and Mrs HESsY FOWLER which is sufficient;
that all the influences, pleasant and sautIry,
- the homrcirci- will BE- enjoyed by the boarding pu-
ps. Applications for admission TO the boarding de-
psrtment should b. made mrneiiat-y.
class for teachers will be formed the opening Of
the fs Term The % study will embrace all the
brache. usually taught IN schools. stud,
ia this department. also pursue study in the
Classical English EeeeiTe instruction
music.
TEUsTEEs.-Rev. J. G. Burroughs. ~ n. Chicago
Rev. ". ". Haigh, Bristol Rev L. Coleman, Ottawa
Rev J. u. Clark Morris Rev. Nr. Taylor, r. u Howe.
Esq. and q W. Hartvrli, Esq- Newark augl3
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Instantaneous.
GREEN'S MILL!


Successor to the Old Pioneer,
HAS been rebuilt during the last year in the du-
rafle, substantial, and workmauiike manner, aud
almos, without; reference c their motto has bee
and is Excelsior" They have nov
Three ls lsn OF BurrS
In operation, which have been arranged expressly for
Custom Work, with everything entirely new, and will
have the fourth run. FOR Merchant Custom Work
dy in short time and when completed will be superior
To any Custom and Merchant Mill in the State. All that
they ask is fair trial, they feel confident that with
their mill and long l25 years. in the mill
ing business fully warrants them in din1 al hnno,,-
Die competition. None but the experience ed and
commcdaiiDg miers employer.
Cash paid for the best article of Winter Wheat.
Dayton, April ;, 1850 }. &D. GREEN
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Country residence and Farm for Sale.
THE subscriber will sell his residence, about miles
below OTTAWA the Illinois river, with from sixty
hundred and MY -cr's Of land purchasers may
. ds-re.
The place has a commoious House. good Barn, Corn
Cribs, &C. young Orchard, about eighty under
the plov and is every desirable location 1t
all easily accessible from by excel
len: road and can readily he divided TO make two
more very pleasant residences.
Also for sale ~ Of Land the River. being
all of Section Il that lies South of the Illinois River.
Apply to D. =. Cameron, Mt Glover Cooks Office, or
. l.. r. Sanger, Ottawa. Isep29l
For Sale.
West half Sec. os, Town 81 ", r East, 500 acres.
West half Sec. II. Town 81 n, X. East, 20
West half nwq Sec II, Town b ", X. East, 80
The above lands among the most desirable in La
Sale County, situated from to 10 miles from Ottawa.
aud will be sold reasonable Apply the
iersigned, at Alton, III. lOct "a HENRY :. BAKER.
House aud Lot for Sale.
LARGE, commodious, and well finished two story
~ brick House, in Ottawa Centre, for SALE with
two. three Lots-oDe of the Ieasantest situa-
tons in the C., only minutes walk from the Court
House. Enquire of the subscriber, or at the Bank Of Of
tawa March 29I GEO. wHIPPLE.
Land for Sale.
90 ACRES Of Land lying six miles north Of Mar
lOO settles. being the SCI. Sec. %. T. 81 n. For
further information address a. r. DUNAvAN
aplo-gm* CornriNe Il. o., M.
For Rent,
TUNlIE Killarney Hotel good well in the dwelling
ocs-tf I'd MAHONEY
House to fS clnt.
GOOD double two story dwelling house, Illinois
"A Avenue, in Walkers Addition, ately occupied by
VIZ. ERWIN. Enquire at this ONCE. dec4
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Hard Wood L11111 /, =

t1IrU VOOO LNn1DEf.
CAWED Oak Tmber-all sizes-from GIG and l2Xi2
- and from IL to - feet long.
Black Walnut Lumber. consisting Of Newell Post Tim.
Der, GIG to SKIS.
Plank, to 2x inches thick.
Boards, inch thick.
Hickory and Maple Axle STUFF and Oak Plank.
1000 Sawed Oak Posts, for sale by
VIM. N. TRUE,
feb7-n Once In Bankof Ottawa
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PHILIP GODEREY,S
Family Grocery Store !!

corner IF Main and Columb"s sts.. Otta"a,
HE subscriber respectfully beg, leave to call the
] attention Of the public TO his Grocery Establish
the Of Main and Columbus streets,
the Fox River Bridge lie keeps constantly hand, and
weekly from the South and East, supplies of
Family Groceries q prOVi>iOsls.
Embracing article belonging his line OF trade.
with other. usually found similar establish
he buys only with Cash, he therefore sell
cheap merchant in town. lie respectfully
yte- persons him - call before purchasing else
He has also large assortment OF Tobacco and
He thanks for the kind and lib--
raj patronage heretofore extended To him, and soics
continuance. lanltl PHILIP GODFREY,
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Real Gstatc.
LUCIAN H SANGER,

ILLINOIS LAND AGENCY.
Lands bought and sold Commission. Taxes paid,
A,trar,. Of Title furnished Collections made, Invest
rpents made in Government or other Lands, Money
kcac-r, Ottawa, August 8, lcSs.
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Free. ESr1s7Te,

THE free bridge Fox River at Dayton is now
i completed, and person. living on the east side will
again have the privilege of patronzing new Grist
and floutns Mill, which is capable Of grinding 50
to t0 bushels per hour, as the undersigned have ex-
and Bridge the growing wants of the country reorre
they hope to receive liberal share of pac patronage
Persons coming from distance vii! find good
bling in connection with the above Mill. CHARGE
and ther public house has passed a s ard
bids fair to do justice to the inner man at reasonable
rates. Please give a can. J. D. GREEN
Dayton, November IS, 1851.
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The Peoples Cheap Store =!
DOUGLASS d CLARK
RE on hand as usual with their large and well
"A lected stock of

N lected stock of
Fall and Winter Dry Goods,
Which they invite the people Of Ottawa and Ia Sale
T"nnty TO examine.
"e n.ge the largest stock of DRY GOODS in ottawu
and shall sell them at prices that cannot he beat.
We invite particular attention to our stock OF
DRESS GOODS
Also. to our Black and Colored Silks Plain and Fl
cured Mernos, Broche, Stella and Wooden Long Sauls
We shall offer extra inducements the above Goods
OUR LINEN DEPARTMENT
Is full Table Damask, Bleached and Brown Spreads
Towels Napkins, Diapers Crash, Shirt Linen Shirt
SONS, &c.
Velvet Ribbons, Dress Trimmings, PRINCES Bonnie, and
TaIeta Ribbons.
Kid Gloves and all other styles OF Gloves.
We keep full stock OF
DOMESTIC GOODS.
Scch Wooden Blankets, Fannes, Checks, Stripe Shirt,
ngs Tickngs, Battngs Bsached and Br SheetiDgs,
Drills Cambrcs Cassirneres Satinets, Jeans, Gents
Wrappers and Drawers, and Ladies' Wrappers.
Also, full stock of
YANKEE NOTIONS,
Besides thousands Of other articles that have
time to mention.
Remember the place. Glover and Cooks Block next
door to G. L. Thompsons City Drug Store.
seP25 DOUGLASS CLARK.
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Estate Of 7Honas .Johns, deed.
NOTICE is hereby given TO all persons having claims
against the estate OF Thomas Johns, decd. that
will attend n Of the County Court Of La salie
County held OTTAWA in said County OF La sale
and state Of Illinois the LIST Monday Of February
when and where all persons having claims against
said notified the same in writing TO
said Court for adjustment
41asrn3 jsixs, Esee"'o,.
declS-Egs THOMAS JOHNS,
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IIyING bought out the shop stock. and trade OF II.
p Brunker, invite the sporting community to give
me a call have good assortment Of sporting ar
ticle. be found this side Of New York City.
have good assortment OF those splendid cast steel
patent muzze end common Rifles, made by Mr.. II. r
BrUnker. whose valuable services as foreman oi Wv
shop An work done AT NV .,. usual, is warranted
to give perfect satisfaction. Colts Maynards Aliens
and Blunt Lyons Revolvers and kfe Pistols. kept
constantly on hand, and cheap they be bought
in Chicago. Caps of all descriptions and gun fixtures
kept constantly on hand. Powder-a superior article
kept tor ia, get practice, or long range.
invite the old friends of H. p. Brunkr as vel as new
traders believing supply their orders for every
thing in my ine and warrant to give satisfaction all
that trade with J. s. MITCHELL.
Ian 3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-12-25
OTTAWA SEMINARY,

n n ~
FT7E Third Scholastic Year, the Fifth S-mi- Annual
Il Session commences Monday. the Goth of sept,
inst Both young Ladies and young tien,ersen he
admitted Instructions given in all the defss rmcnts
oil al Academic and Collegiate Cou.s OF Study.
Erp<nses.
FOR Board, Washing. lights md tui.ieo in the
Academic and Collegiate Departments. per year
or per session OF p weeks,
Or per week, 80
Tuition for day Scholars.
In the Academic Department, comprising Read
ing Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Arithmetic
Geography Elementary History. Natural Phi
losophy and Composition per year,---.--. "a -
In the Collegiate Department, comprising Gene
raj History, Book Keeping, Algebra Geometry,
Trigonometry. Astronomy. Botany Chemistry,
Geology, Zoology, Physiology, Rhetoric, Logic,
Mental Philosophy, Moral Science, Political
Economy and Natural Theology,) per year.. 81 20
Optional .S!u6ies-
Ancient Languages per year each ~ g %
Modern .......... "a 90
Drawing and Crayoniny. ............ "a 90
Painting in Water Colors,.... ............. 81 HS
Painting in Oil Colors. ............ 40 Oe
Music-Piano and Neloieon, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 40 90
/dyn'~nfs.
~ in advance.
Farmers pay part Of the in such culinary
products can he used in the Boarding Department..
For further particulars, please address by ma
the Seminary, Isepf L. UMLAUF, Principal
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Take Notice.
DLEASE step up the Captains ONCE and settle all
accounts Immediately. either With money or notes.
40 the books must closed up. tnovs) v. ?. WALKER
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familp Groceries.
MARSEINNES
Grocery and Fruit Store.
u THnMDQnN

TTAS Just received a supply Of GROCERIES, con.
sisting Of Sugar, Coffee. Tea, Moasses, Goldfish,
Whtefsh, a choice lot Of smoked and dried Halbut,
IIambuph and Western Reserve Cheesein short every
thing usually Kept in Provision Store. All Of which is
offered little cheaper than the cheapest for CAsH aad
Rarter oDly Cash paid for Butter and Eggs.
In with the Grocery he has also opened An
"a TING ROOM for Farmers.
Marseiies, July "a, 1851 A. H. THOMPsoN.
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HATS, GAPS,

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
lust received, a very large stock of rich sprine
- Goods. lmySj &C PRESCOTT
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l.reRt Bargain.

Farm situated ia the township OF Grand Rapids,
N eight miles from Ottawa, containing one hundred
and -xy good fence and one hundred an. fierI
under The plow. Enquire o.
iuIlI 4. / A. X. MCAlN.
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La. Sale Street Drug Store.
n. ARTfI(R

I,AsTEEN MADE Doors, SASH and Blinds. for sale BY
IL mil, : c. EARL 4 son.
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klNG. GILMAN 4 4

HING, GILLIAN & Co.
MOULD inform the farming community that they are
W manufacturing a very superior CORN SiiELLER
AND HORSE POWER. Having had it well tested the
past season, by numerous farmers and Warehouse
We are prepared speak avis dly of its merits
can refer to all who used the proof what
We say. We therefore challenge competition with any
other Machine In All VIC ask is trial, being willing
for the Machine to stand upon its own merits
We are also manu- featuring large horse powers and
threShers, of the most approved kind in
All kinds Of repairs done short notice and
BILE terms.
shoI IN connection with the Steam Flaming Mil.
sepl9-t, KING GILMAN &Co,
Notice to Builders.
HAVING re moved my Marble Establishment directly
IL opposite the Post Office, on Columbus street.
the increased room enables furnish builders with
stone cut to order the shortest notice the
esthgure. Having of the most experienced work.
men IN the West can ensure entire satisfaction.
N H. A large stock Of rough Joliet and other
stone on hand. MARIO WILLS BRO
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New AlOck,

II HAVE just received my stock Of Drugs, Medt-
Il cines, Perfumery, Books. Music, &c. They we're
bought in New York good terms and WI be sold ~
fair nrices Toc9i f. Y. GRIGGS.
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Stasldcu.~ Wills.

>taddcu.s Wills.
THE above N. with four of brr-. and situated
i the Fox River Ye.d-r flour miles abov. p,JAws.
together with ilGh OF the that COWS ia .aih river
will be leased for term of upon the most fayrA
bic Tho location and power 1u-urpa I'd in tn.
western country and liberal Inducements offered
Of enterprise aud capital. which rarely
with. For further Information siire.. the under
signed. d. GREEN.
Dayton, February =. 1871
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YOUNG AMERICA OYSTER SALOON

TOTner Of 4Nu0t~On and Columbus Ns east eide.
THRESH Shell and Can Oysters and CLAIMS, sardines.
IL Lcbsters Game in its season. Pigs Feet, Trire.
Tor &c. Hot Tea and Coffee fresh Pies and Cakes.
Porter and Scotch Ale, fine Imported Liquors and
Wines, approved by pr;vst. families to be OF the
choicest brands TO he bought in this city.
Cordals and Liquors of all kinds.
Natural Leaf tobacco, Plug and Fine Cut Fine I'm
ported Cigars, &c. [sep1Sl NJ. FORMULAS.
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DAYTON
Wooden Mandatory p! !


old customers and the public generally, that
putting into Establishment this Spring Machinery that
VI i'll enable turn that double the
Goods have usually done; the demand for Goods
warrants this additional Machinery, and hope give
satisfaction exchanges Of WOODEN Goods
We never have and do not intend TO card into wool
portion OF cotton and sell for all wool. Our goods
warranted in this respect, and also for durability We
shall continue to exchange for Wool formerly. the fol-
lowing kin Is Of Goods viz Heavy Cassimeres Snets
Jeans fannels Of different kinds Blankets and Stock.
ing Yarn Considerable attention will he
Yarn orders will be flied for all the different grades and
kinds Of Yarn, common Mixed, Indigo Blue Mixed Red
COuied &c. And We will manufacture, for merchant.
and others Wool in lots of hundred pounds and ND
wards into Stocking Yarn any of the above kinds
goods. on liberal terms for cash or wool Also.
Carding and Spinning
Will be done in lots OF 30 lbs and upwards at Is to Is
cents per pound.
Custom, Carding into Rolls
Will he done at six cents per pound Thsir machine.
will be clothed with the best of Cards, and
experienced Carder they expect have good work
done Wool will be taken from the Depot Ottawa and
rolls returned within reasonable length time for do
ing the work, which be lin strong slcets) from
almost any part If the State at y trfiing expense.
Wool intended for exchange for any of the above kinds
OF Goods accompanied by the proper ORDER may sen,
by Railroad to Ottawa and the goods will be put up
| sent with promptness, according to order.
We would also say, that We have got our New CUSTOM
and FIGURING Mill in operation, and persons wishing
have their grinding done short notice. We have
plenty Of water at all times. my11l J. ID. GREEN
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MANSION HOUSE,

.-,s, s;,s of (onS Horse Square, tffn,eH- WiHois-
eli known Hotel i. again under the direction OF
Thonas j. Wade. 1t has been thoroughly reno
,.J re.naiuted and well furnished. Its central oca-
go lenders i, convenient home for travellers
c;,izens and barns and carriage houses ample.
n i, the of the subscriber keep faithful
and attentive walters furnish tidy apd beds.
and provide good and varied meals can he found
anywhere of the shore and he promises his friends
and all whe may favor him with CALL that they shall
satisfied. lsep1Sl T. ]. WADE.
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DIMAN-S PATENT
Corn Shelter and Horse Power.

XsnsE,ef.ed by S.regE.y. EssdersaH i Co., Plain
fel6, III.
RE2HCSC Shelters bet thoroughly improved with
outside gearing also in the atng and cleaning
apparatus They superior in every respect TO any
- er .,er e market, and fully warranted to Pur.
chasers
Also, an improved Horse Power, which Is got up IN
compact form and is much stronger than the kind
heretofore used.
We also keep extra Castings hand supply eaRs.
Ror sale manufacturers prices, with freight TO Ote.
wa, by faPl.J MANhkN = DOW.
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Oak lHi I for Sale.
m HOSE beautiful Lots Of Mrs BuKRs east oil FOX
~ River are offered for sale At terms which cannot
fail TO suit They are the first bluff Lots north OF Nam
a. ard west of Dr. Smiths. They finely shaded on
the by several venerable oaks command nhe
view OF both Rivers; away from the dust ana NOISE
~ the City and vet within minutes walk OF its most
business part There is some choice rut on the P'a.e
also a small house They are probably as desraoIe
enquire Of n. b. BKIsToL, Of Mrs ErhE on the pre-
misses. us'Ao ~"
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SOunCt w"
guyIfE subscriber has established Wood and Coal
IL Yard la Sale Str"et, opposite the Geger House
where the public can he furnished with food and coal
by weight and measure in such quantities they may
want.
He is also agent for the sale Of the PERU SHAFTED
COAL the best article of BituminOns Coal Pitts
burg, being free from sulphur, and dirt max
ing bright and cheerful fire, without the often.
sive gas and dirt accompanying all surface coal.
Also constantly on hand, CHARCOAL, for sale in any
quantity best White Oas Posts; Adlers Brick Of all
kinds.
Selling best White OAK WOOD, ~. 50 per cord,
Best Ottawa Coal 81 per ton, delivered.
Peru Coal, g. so per ton, delivered.
Which he is satisfied, IL tried, viii be found the
cheapest and best Coal ever used in this city
Brick at Buffalo Rock prices.
Charcoal, 90 cents per bushei
White Oak Posts, 10 cents apiece
Farmer. can be with Coal at the above
ward in such quantities ~ wsh at the same price
il can he purchased for at III ds.
S.B.-Wood Choppers waIts T., .rcrc,nr,
,c e p, s,X> 81 opp ga. TIE Gei1er Hoxss,
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Lands far Sale.
For Sale {.

.AnSlTACf~ O1 IItIPe -,
NUAVING now full and complete abstract OF title oil
III every piece of land or town lot in the county
which kept up every night, am now prepared 10 u
sh AT short notice and reasonable terms abstracts
~ iii. (aucsl L. r. SANGER.
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EVENING HOURS FOR MECHAE.
les.


What have evening lloi "a done flF me
ehmic. wlio bal aiily len houn toll T.
Heukeu 20 The following facts:
One Of the best editors tle Wesimin.
sler Review e,mld ever boast. and one ol
most brilliant wrtsrs Of the ps-sng hour,
WIS cohper 10 Aberdeen One of the
editors Of the Lnn'lun Daily J,munal was 4
haker In Eigin; perhaps the brst rrlra-
ter Of tie London Times WIS = wsa,er ia
Elinburgh; { the llior Of the Witness was
stone msson. Que Of the sLls-t minis.
iers in LOpdon was blacksmith in Dun.
dee. aud another WIS matchmaker in
Binff The late Dr.. Milne. of Chins,
Was herd boy, in Rlyue. Rhe lrinci-
pal"f the Lrnln Iissonary ) city.
College at Hong Kong was a sad !ler in
Hdutley, ani one ui the best issiuuarirs
that ever went To- IIlia was tailor ia
Keith. The Leading macIiuist on the
L1Hdon and Birmingham Railway. with
fi00 year, WAS mechanic ~ Glasgow
Hhd perhaps tile very richest iron lnuudei
in England was working nan in Morap
Sir Jlme,, Clark. her IN je,iy's phy.,rian
WAS duggist N Bmif. Joseph Hume
was a saihr first, aui then laburer II the
mnrtar and pe-;la in M,ntose; Mr. Nc
gregoi, the member from Glasgow, Was 4
poor boy in R'Ss,hire james Wilson, the
mrml'er f.om WeNbury. was plonghmau
in Haddngtau, and Arthur Anterior,
the member for Orkney, earned his tread
by the sweat nf his brow in the Uiim'
Thule. These men, however, spent lhril
Ieisure hours in acquiring useful knoWl'
edge. They couli not have reached th,
emineuce they, I'D hanging around h"s,
nnd engine houses, or wasting hours away
IN tayerns.