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Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

RAILROAD PAcIF1cArloN-In referring to the cessation of hostilites between the Gen. tral and Erie Rail Roads, the New York Times says :-" They have returned to the former system of high prices, and agree not to underbid each other. h some unmportant respects economy has been resolved upon. Less advertising is to be done there are to be no "posters,' except such as are framed and hung in hotels, etc, and dead heads are to be still further prescribed. A little spigot- saving may be thus effected, but the old stream of waste will still flow in full volume from the bung. Nothing has been done to prevent Di- rtctors from speculating in the property of stockholders :; nothing to put an end to CO., rupt contracts nothing to prohibit the pay ment of dividends out of moneys borrowed eI- ther from outside capitalists, or from funds which should be applied to keep the roads in order In short, there has been no real re- form, only the resemblance thereof, designed to cajole and drlude the holders of stock. Meantime, Presidents, Directors, and other officials will continue to grow rich. Share holders may or may not receive large dividends for time. Their interests are subordinate They have placed them in the keeping of few men, whose business it is to swell their private sortunes."
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

ONE WAY TO BUY A SHAwL.-Last even ing an elegantly dressed woman entered Stew arts, and asked to see some shaws After asserting and comparing, she at length made selection, the price being five hundred do- lars. Gracefully producing her portmonanaie she rendered the clerk two thousand dollar bill in payment. He took it to the cashier, who examined it carefully, and then, to make himself perfectly sure, sent clerk out with it to see an expert and obtain his opinion. Mean- while the lady became very indignant and re- sented the atiront which she said had been put upon her. She was not character to reeve or pass off bad currency, and would never come again 10 Stewards to do any more shopping. Presently the messenger returned with the in- teEigence that the bill was good. She caught 1t from him, declaring she would not take the shawl. After little while, however, she seemed to relent, and saying that she had been to large number of establishments and that the shawl was the only one that had suit ed her, she remarked that she would take 1t, adding her determination not to expose herself again to a similar atfront The clerk was pro- fuse in apologies as he did up the article, and the two thousand dollar bill was taken by the | cashier and fifteen hundred dollars promptly paid back to her, when, without bidding good night, she took her leave. The bill this time proved to be a counterfeit. She had paid the clerk different one from the one first exhlbl- ted.-1Ne1 York Erenaag Post.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18

How TO TAKE L1FE-Take life like mar. Take it just as though it was as it is, an earn est, vital, essential affair. Take it just as though you personally were born to the task of performing a merry part in it, as though the world had waited for your coming. Take it as though it was grand opportunity to do and to achieve, to carry forward great and good schemes to hep and cheer suffering, it may be b?ok n-he arted brother The fact is, life is nndervaluod by great majority of mankind. It is not made half as much of as should be the case. Where is the man or wo- man who accomplishes one tittle of what might be do ne? Who cannot look back upon op- portu mites lost, plans unachieyed, thoughts unachieved, aspirations unfulflled, and all caused from the lack of the necessary and pos sible effort ? If we knew better how to take and make the most of life, it would be far greater than it is Now end then man stands aside from the crowd. labors earnestly, steadfastly, confidently, and straightway be- comes famous for wisdom, intellect, skill great ness of some sort. The world wonders, ad- mires, idol.zes and yet it only illustrates what each may do if he only takes hold of life with purpose. If a nun but say he aoiy follows it up, there is nothing in reason he may not expect to accomplish. There is no magic, no miracle, no secret to him who is brave in heart and determined in spirit
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-18
ALL WEATHER GOOD.

The following happy allusion to the weather was made by Edward Everett, in his recent speech al Binghamton, N. Y, which was delivered in a rain storm
 Sir, to speak more seriously, I should be ashamed of myself if it required any premedita ton, any forethought to pour out the simple and honest effiusions of the heart, ou an occa- sion like this. A good occasion, sir a good day, sir, notwithstanding its commencement. l have heard from one friend and another, this Iinorsling-knd enough te~pay his respects to me, knowing on what errand 1 had come-l have heard from one and another the remark that he was sorry we hadn't good day. It was, it is trne, raining in the morning. But it is good day. notwithstanding the rain. The weather is good all weather is good sun shine is good rain is good Net good wealth CT, sir? Ask the farmer into whose grain and roots there yet remains some of it's moisture to be driven by to-morrow's sun. Ask the boat uian, who is waiting for his raft to go over the rapids Ask the dairyman and the grazicr, if the rain, even al this season. is not good. Ask the lover ot nature if 1t is net good weather when It Palms. S!r, one may see Tn Europe ar tihc!al water works, cascades constructed by the skill of man at an eilormous eXpeise--at Chatworth, at Hcsse Calse and the remains of magnificent water works at Marly, where Louis XIV lavished unconl ted millions of gold, and thus, according to some writers, laid the foundation of those depletions of thc treasury which brought on the French Revolution. The traveller thinks it is great thing to see these artificial water works where a little water is pumped up oy creaking machinery, or a pant ing steam engine, to be scattered in trothy spray /; and do We talk of its not being good day when Gods great engine is exhibited to us. His imperial water works sending up the mist and vapors to the clouds, to be raned down in beanty&and plenty nron grateful aud thirsty man? Sir, as mere qualification of l taste, 1 know nothing in nature more beautiful than these rains descending in abundance and saubrity from the skies. (Applause.)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

gUNIE hrst OF th. Gras. known in the United States
Il was brCGgh; to Monroe county, Iowa, by company
OF Hungarian eInigranis, ia the year l,3 and gwen by
the farmer il the vicinity Of Alba TO so" on trial.
which proved satisfactory, thp the seed was eagerly
sought after By all who Lad opportunity Of seeing 1t
while growing. number Of farmers procured seed the
year the yield Of which was 50 asouIs9Hgy large
that the season it spread through the adjoining
counties, and has become standard production OF ihai
portion OF the state.
Tti Grass differs widely from the hst, and certainly
is distinct grass. Tie yield j. much greater per acre,
and gras. and hay il of superior quality 10 eithe
Met Timothy Clover. II stands very hTrn upon the
ground when properly so~n, and an ordinary yeld Is
from , to and ; tons per acre.
Wu. Dixon, resident Of Monroe county Iowa, raised
eight and half tons of this Gra.. upon one acre,
which took the premiums at the County Far com
Iaou yield the seed from - 10 ~ bushels
Il - phaIcaIy the Grass for Illinois, Iowa and Mis-
for all soils Of vegetable formation The time
sowing from the LIST of May TO the LIST Of
Jliy, be .oun a. late as August and yield h
crop than Timothy. The Of preparing the
Lightly harrow .d, then rolled Tie Of seed may
yaTy-if for hay, oue-third bUshel If for seed,
fourth bl-nel.
Cattle and sheep will this hay in preference III
notify clover. and will fatten it without grain
HoIs-. prefer reshed and will do better it
alone tl-u on timothy cONeT oats and corn, while per
forming labor every day
On- great advantage 10 the farmer IS that he
tt seed 10 Io;s at different times dur the Spring, and
-qG-uty viii be hurried in harvest in fact. he
let the grass stand eight day after it i ripe,
and il viii not ujur-. Another or At Involvement to te
that he II UI"n nj -tubbts ground a.
t-r los harvested lis wheat oats and raise good
crop.
The farmers OF Iowa have realized hundred
dollars Tor every fl-e, Of seed they have Farm
and will amply repay you for any outlay for seed.
For sale by lmy - L. ". CHAMBERLAIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

HALVES DiREcroRY.-The papers through
out the state are heaping all sorts of rid'cule
on 4 new book which has recently appeared
under the title of 1.-The Illinois Gazetteer
and Directory" by G. W. Hawes. we
have 4 copy of the book before us, and al.
-bouch we find its mechanical execution not
ONLY unexccptionable, but quite superior, it
,nnst be admitted in matter it is a very
buncling affair. The printing was done
ard very well done too, at the Democratic
Press office in Chicago; bat it would have
have been an advantage to the book if that
was the extent OF the connection Of that es-
adjustment with e; but it appears in tho
Gazetteering part also, as the Chicago Times
ercnce to Ottawa, We learn by this veritable
authority, that it is situated lust below
the mouth of the Fox, on the Illinois river,
aud hat Improvements are heing made in
below town, which Will render it navigable
for steamboats, at all stages of water -
Olo must 90 from home to learn the news.
/ Ottawa has also credit for a number Of bust
ness ti!rus, whose names we venture to say
wi.l no; appear in the forthcoming City Di-
rcctorv. Among them, for instance, are
- Wood X Don!evy, City Market" Colburn
* Co., pfoprIotors Of the Morrison House =
"Taundoron K Morris, corn starch manufac.
turers;' I'D. Natier Il Co., druggists
N. kneufol, druggist" &C., &c. Certain.
y not half the names in the Ottawa list are
given correctly. We presume the errors are
as slarinS and countless in every other lc.
cality- Ii is stupid, catch penny affair of nc
sort of account to the business man as di.
rectory, nor to the stranger as Gazetteer
on account Of its utter want Of reliability in
any respect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

in Convention assembled, send greeting to
their brethren in New York, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhoke Island,
New Hampshire, Indiana, California, and
the other States, and assure them of their
adherence to the time-honorsd principles OF
Democracy, and their determination still to
know no North. no South, no East, no West,
but common brotherhood and Union; and
that, as the poison of sectionalism was in
troduced into the party from Illinois, we
will furnish the antidote that shall neutral
ze it's effect.
Resolrei, That to the Democratic press Of
Illinois. who have so nobly sustained the
policy Of the National administration against
pretended friends and avowed foes, We tend
er our thanks and pledge our support, and
bid them God speed in the great and good
work of sustaining the Constitution and the
Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

GoLD IN IowA.-It appears to be estab-
lished beyond all question that gold has been
found in considerable quantities in Iowa.
In addition to the "placers" heretofore no.
tced, the unmstakeable "dust," mixed
with black sand, is ssid to have been recent
" found in the vicinity Of Sigourney, keo-
Euk county, and the Wintcrset Aadisonidn
gives the following intelligence:
The intelligence from our "digsins" still
wears favorable aspect. A lump Of pure
gold weighing about 5000 is announced
among the discoveries of the past week.
Near A fton, in Union County, it is said par
ties are making five and ten dollars day in
gathering the dust. The washings in Clark
County are also favorably reported. and it
is thought still more favorable i! telligence
will come in from Adair, where it is prophe-
sled the richest dgginSs will DO found this
side Of California. Good judges, or persons
capable Of giving good opinion in such
matters, say that gold will be found through
out this entire section, and in greater guam
tity than we have yet dreamed Of We
think it would be good thing if gold enough
could be found to furnish employment to
the idlc-there would nothing lost to the
community in that case. But We would de-
plore it as a misfortune to hear of any one
leaving an honorable employment to run
after these golden dreams. Nobody has got
rich at it yet.
We trust the good people of Iowa will
not run wild with the idea that their State
is to be rival of California 1t would be q
misfortune if q country SO magnificently en-
dowed for purposes of agriculture should
have its Development retarded by chase
after gold, which never, except in few rare
cases. pays so we'll as raising potatoes.-Chi.
Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01
Mortgage Sale.

u AMAS anu OiAous Ills WIG, ha'nt
q executed to the undersigned mortgage upon tn,
misses hereinafter described in La Sale County AND
State Of Illinois, bearing date the fourth day Of May
D. 1885, and recorded in the Office Of the Recorder OF ne
aforesaid County, in Book 43, pages 2f9 and ~ 70
cure the payment of a certain note given for he sum
two hundred and eight dollars and forty-sx Gems ,xabe
interest at the rate Of ten per cent per 81 The
on the first day of September following s nm Of three
mortgage and also one other note for inc If J,
hundred and nifty dollars payable on the
nuary after the date OF said mergS' the said notes
at the rate Of ten per cent. per annu
are OF even date with the said ne n, vment of said
And default having been sven that on
notes. public o.. one o'clock in the afternoon. at the
south door Sos. the they the U
said county r by virtue Of the powers and for the
rases expressed said mortgage sa sen as
sale, rsu,ises to wit The west half OF the north
ast ouarter Of Section teen in Township
north Range three east OF the thId p,,hG,Pa
Title perfect. WHITMAN Iforfnnns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01
A greater than Spurgeon is said 70 nav

A greater than Sturgeon is said a 20 nave 9
arisen in the pulpit. A man nam h h. n'G b"an
low North, formerly an actor, VINO mas Great
terrible reProbats' s 8 aIM in bringing
success aa"versions. He is an Episcopalian, but
S Sass not confine himself to any particular
o JT A correspondent says no preaching,
SING. the days of Whitfield, has produced
such a powerful effect upon tho popular
mind as this remarkable mans addresses
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

ST. Louis, April y.
The Republican has just received news
from Independence, stating that the Santa
Fe mail, with dates to the lSt inst, arrived
on the 22d.
Between Fort Union and the Arkansas
river the party encountered violent snow
storms. " hich were followed hv cold so Sc
we're as to freeze some of the animals in the
coming train.
Outrages still continue on the Indians in
the southern part of the Territory.
The Santa Fe papers state that Capt. Mar
CIV had been over taken by An express from
Gen. Garland. directing him TO wait until
au escort Of four companies could join him.
Marcy was resting on the Arkcnsas liver,
near Bent.s Fort. The escort was sent direct
IN accordance with instruction from head
quarters, expressed from Leavenworth some
weeks since.
The Republican has received an extra
from the office of the fort Smith, Arkansas,
Times, which states that 1000 Indians are
congregated on the plains, with the dstsrmi
nation Of making descent on the frontier.
Hostili,ies had already commancedin some
quarters, and the Albuquerque expedition
had returned in consequence.
The Times extra attributes this movement
t. Brigham Young to draw off troops fol-
Utah to protect the frontier States.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01
CLAIM AGAINST THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL

CoAPANY.-Ihe New York 1rloune says:
In regard to the Claim of Mr.. David A.
Neal against the Illinois Central Railroad
Company, We understand that it is for
100000 instead of $3.50, 900, and that the
Company have no knowledge of any suit
having been commenced. The claim is for
services Is agent for the company in Eng
land, in the purchase of rails. sale of bonds,
&C., IN England, while Mr.. Neal was Vice
President Of the Company, receiving salary
of $40, 900 per annum. The Company con-
slider that they have an effective defense
against any such claim, in q resolution of
the Board adopted in 1853. introduced by
Mr.. Neal himself, by which it was resolved
that no officer of the Company should re-
eeive any compensation beyond his salary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

QIscY ErEcTIoS--Capt. Pit'Han, Demo
crat. Was elected mayor Of Quincy by three
hundred najoIity, over Rogers, Republican,
on Monday last. The Democrats elect four
aldermen out of six. yelling, Republican,
beats waldhaus, Democrat, by seven votes,
for marshal. Both parties did their best,
and Republican editor named DalIam got
Knocked down for Interference a; the polls
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

The Nsuard L.iex learns that Major Har-
ria is rapidly recovering from his recent
attack Of hemorrhage. and will probably
visit his family before the close Of the pres
eIt month.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01
.Snl. t.,r isses.ment.

10y virtue OF a precspt issued TIL I2th ds- o.
April, A u 1855. upon jud yn-nt rendered in the
county Court % La sale County and State Of Illinois
favor Of the City % ottawa. and against the follow
va, the having been Ell IN accordance with
The ordinances % said Cy Of ottawa, concerning as
for public improvements. to wit: The con-
s;ructou of sewer running from the canal south
through and under the centre Of Clinton street TO the
OF Superior thence east through and under
the centre Of Superior street to the Of Pau!
street, thence south through and under he
Paul street 10 Fox river, and remaining due and unpaid
wit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

CALIFoESiA-Th latest dates from Cali.
fornia are TO April 5th. by the - Moses Tay-
lor" at New York on tuesday,. She brings
81, SOC, COO in gold. There had been con.
tiiued heavy rains in California, which had
improved mining matters. Nothing impor-
lance from Oregon. From Valparaiso, the
same steamer brought accounts OF "a terrible
battle at Asrippina on the 9Th inst, between
the government forces, and the revolution
ist under 'ivanco Asrippina was stormed
by the government forces. T. battle is
said to have been terrific OF one battalion
of 600 men which defended the barracks all
were killed but forty.
Three steamers were taken and sent to
CalIao The loss on both sides was over
1000 killed, and the city was filled with
wounded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01
STAPLE d FANCY DRY GOODS
Comprising ali styles 81
LADIES DRESS GOODS.


LADIES DRESS GOODS,
Such as Black and Fancy silks. six Robes. yaIenciss.
Plain and i,ured Barrg.s. Crepe Maretz, Wool De
Laig-s. Chals, De- Lame Robe, De Begrs, Poiu-, ia
comet Robes. French and Calico Giuglafs
lore Briiants gHuHe Nrrrimac and CochecO Prints,
and other desirable styles,
EMBROiDERIEs AND WHITE GOODS.
would call particular attention this department,
it surpa--e. anything IL town, uH ds-s,fons 10 the
c0Hfr0ry HOfcfh>t1FdtHg cOn..tiug 81 Lade, Collars
and Cnder Sleeves single and in sets tdcings aud In
sertns- Dotted striped and Plain swiss Muslin, Book
do Cabrics Jacones, White Brilliant Bishop. Lawn
Embroidered Muslin, for Curtains, Mareie- -rt- Ii.
men Cambria, Ladies and Gents Linen HandkercL.efs'
&C, &c.
Black six, Thbet, Cashmere, Brocha. White Crepe,
. and a large stock o. stella Shawl-, all prices.
PARASOLS AND MANTiLLAs,
large assortment at very low prices Black and Co.
lored SIX FrinE-- Dress Trimmings, Velvet Ribbons,
Bonnet Ribbons, &c
DOME.TIC GOODS.
B.eached sheetugs and Shirting-, all widths, Brown
do, Checks stripes Druims. Blue Drills Tex, Bats,
Cotton Yarn. White and Coored Carpet Warp Wadding,
Co"Hade., Brown Linen, Farmers Drl, Wi.e and CO.
Willie and CoioryI FlsDnel. Broad Cloths, CASH
n. re- Kentucky Jeans Taecds and a complete assert
meHJ Of Tal!ors Trimmings.
LINEN GOCDs.
crash; Diaper, Hucsabsek, B.eaehrd and Brown Ii
Iri.h Linen, Shirt BosoHis &c.
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
Ladies' and Gents White and Coored Kids, superb
article; six. Isle Thread CL!dreu's do Lace Mts.
Hosiery. Of ali kinds and prices. We would call par
ticular attention TO assortment Of Miss;s and Child
rem. Hose.
YANKEE NOTIONS.
Coates & Brooks White and C"loTed Thread, Bates
Needles Pins, Combs Brushes. Hair Pins, Cros- Cotton,
Knitting Cotton Whale sone. Reeds, Fans, and Othsr
ticles numerous 10 mention.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Oar stock large ami well selected. comprising al he
different grades and sizes Of ChildTeu'- aud iUgtH-
Shoes Ladies' Caters, Bootees, slippers and Bu-kus;
Mems and Boy Shoes, os, Kip and Call Boots, al at
very low prices.
GROCERIES.
Our Groceries viii at all times be fresh and OF the best
quality OF Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pepper, spice, Cassia,
Rice Fish, No. l kersl, in Kits, Dried Apples,
Cheese &c
For the liner Il patrors bestowed the firm of John
! lockwood & Co the past season would r=tuTn our
sincere thanks, and would SAY ar'-rODs friends
and that shall enieavor, by selling
Goods a. small profits" and ny dealing justly with all,
to merit q continuance of your favor.
y. BThs highest price paid for Butter. Eggs Lard,
&c. Tar2I CAMERON n EBEsHARD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-05-01

/ MOUNT VERNON TIE PROPERTY OF TIE Ma
IIoS-In the Wash;n ;ton LnioE of Friday
appears a Communication from Miss Ann
Pamela Cunning CLAM, Regent Of the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association making the
gratifying announcement that the contract
for the purchase of Mount Vernon has been
closed. We make room for the following
extract from the comm unicatiOn
II is with feelings Of the highest gratifca
tion we announce to the public that the
peiseyering Efforts of the Ladies' Mount
Vernon Association of the Union have ne, n
crowned success commensurate with their
sacred views and lofty patriotism, and that
they have at last secured to the Ameri can
people the privilege Of making the home and
grave OF Washington tie property Of the
Nation,
On the failure of the Mount Vernon bill
in the General Assembly of Virginia, we
renewed our overtures to Mr.. Washington
which Obligated him to transfer Mount Yer
non to the Association, on its complying
with The following terms, viz:
Tie payment Of 5000, 900 for 200 acres Of
land, including the mansions and landing
plac-. and, above all. the tomb.
$4,000 to be paid on closing Of the con-
tract, and the remainder of the sum, in four
bonds. payable in yearly instalments, with
the pc mission. after the payment of the
first bond, to pay to Mr. Washington any
amount of the balance due in sums which
will be credited to the association, in this
manner lcsscning the interest.
The title of the estate aad possession to
be given on payment of the principal and
interest, and the privilege also granted of
obtaining possession, on thirty days notice,
at any time the Association may be ready
TO furnish the entire purchase money.