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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-04
A Shot in the Flock.

We wonder if The following Psixhan
shot, from the "NoIes from the Plymouth
Pulpit" by Henry Ward Beecher. hts
anybody in Ill this region round about I!
We hope not. Mr.. Beecher said
There is sitting before me in this
congregation now two hundred men. Who
stuff lheir Sundays full Of what they call
religion. and then 60 out on Mondays TO
catch their brother By The throat. say
ing: Pay me that thou owest ; its
Monday now, and you needn't think tsr
because We sal crying together yesier.
dsv. over our SavioUr's sufTerinps and
love. that am going 10 lei you of from
ihsI debt. if II does ruin you 10 pay IL
now"
haDv facts gO.IO prove, or al least 10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-04
tue and goodness.

tue and goodness.
As our pilgrimage on earth ia destined
to be preparation for that glorious e'er-
ni,v of life in It's reality, every duty, IN
whatever station of Providence has placed
us, and the quantity Of good we do is
more important than the quality.
Even the widows mite is accepted,
ga cup of cold water, given in the name
of the Lord, shall III no wise lose It's re-
ward"
lis the practice of those gentle chari-
ties, those hidjlen virtues, that will not
bear the worlds rough blazoning, that
strengthens the soul, molds and prepares
IT to be made after the image and likeness
Of the Lord. Like the scuIPtor's chisel
upon The block of marble, these silent III
nuences slowly, yet surely shape the
spirit. In the exercise of these blessed
charities, our souls at length attain to a
heavenly stature, and upon the interior
and real life OF the spirit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-06-04

Many facts COLO prove, or al least TO
render it probable. that there is nothing
new which has not once been old.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

Vrs-ylrs. We have been permitted TO
make an extract from a letter addressed by
Hon. Joseph K Chandler, minister resident
Of the n.tul states at the court of Naples,
10 Professor Henry, Of the Smithsonian In
s'itufi1n, Ia which Mr. Chandler furnishes
brief account of the circum stances current
at Naples at the date OF the letter, December
-, relative 90 an expected eruption 0! Mount
Tc~gvus He says:
'tt tie present moment the people Of this
city are in great excitement at the indica-
tons ol a dangerous eruption from Mount
Ecsuy.us. Tor q long time great masses Of
lava have been issuing from apertures on the
..ls o( the mountain about half way up;
and these aperturgs have been auementing
in number AID SIZE so rapidly that not only
S there appTehcuSions CT an eruption, but
serious fears are expressed that the sides Of
the mountain viii soon be so worn and per-
.9ratal as TO be 10 longer able to sustain the
superior portion, and people are leaving the
vicinity and coming into the city proper
Last night the mountain was truly grand
The hundreds of great fires on the sides(red
hot Laval were terribly brilliant, while the
vast yelume OF smoke that rose slowly from
the crater above, had its side illuminated by
the fire on the tlanks, and presented an APP
pcaraHcos Of iHdcscribable grandure. |, Of
courSo. ar unable to say whether these fears
are well founded, but they are entertained
by men Of science and experience here. To
day the people are commemorating the first
anniversary of the awful earthquake OF lSoI,
and they are all going to church. We seek
God when we fnd no help in man, and pre-
haps it is a part OF Gods providenc that wo
should &c visited wth scourges that man
cannot direct or Withhold"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

Coon WTTHIN, IS Coon WITHoUT.-Damc
Grundy was a pattern of good nature-al-
ways contented, and consequently happy.
~ tell you what it is, said farmer Grun-
d., one day, 20 his neighh0r Smith, 81 wish
| could hear Mrs. Grundv scold once; the
novelty Of the thing woula ,e SO refreshing"
"Iil tell YOU said lis sympathzng
neighbor, - how TO obtal YOUR wish. Go
to tse woods, get load Of the most crook
ed sticks you can possibly find, and my
word for it, she will be rs cross as you dc.
sire"
Farmer Grundy followed his neighbor
Smiths advice. Having cr''cctsd a load of
the most ill-ahaped, H-'ied, Grabbed,
crotchcty materials that We, ever known
under the name Of fuel, r deposited the
same at the door, taking 1od care that his
spouse should have access . no other wood.
The day passed away, however, and not
word was said another, and still another,
and no complaints. At l.~sth the pile dis
appeared.
"We,l, wife," said Mr.. Grundy, 81 am
going after more wood. I'll get another
lead just such as got the last time"
80 yes, Jacob said the old lady, alt
will be SO nice fyou will, for such crooked,
crotchety wood as you got before, does lay
around tie pot 50 nicely,"
Real good nature cannot help finding
good in almost every circumstance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

OBEYING ORDEEs.-A certain General of
the U. 5. army, supposing his favorite horse
dead, ordered an Irishman to 60 and skin
him.
what. is Silver Tail dead 2" asked Pat
rick.
"What is that to you:" said the officer.
ado as bid you, and ask me no questions"
Pat went about his business, and in about
two hours returned.
"WeIl, Pat, where have you been all this
time." asked the General.
"Sknning your horse, your honor"
"Did it take YOU tno hours to perform
the operation p
40, your honor, bat then you see it took
me about half an hour to catch the horse
Catch him. Fire and iuries! Was he
alive.'
"Tes, your honor, and l could not skin
him alive, you know.
"Skin him alive? Did you kill him."
40 be sure did, your honor. and sure
you know must obey orders without ask
ing questions"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

Az ANGLsR's FLY.-Make it thus: Take
a piece Of honesty for the body; whip it
round about with the strong thread Of reso.
luton; add thereto the wings of cheerful
ness. the sky-blue crest of hope, and the tail
of meekness. Bind the fly to the silver hook
of independence; then castit into the stream
OF the world, and though many hungry
pike may snap at it, yet be assured you will
hook the golden fish, good conscience.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

old man up in n the bed, placed the glass
before him, and told him to look He did,
but with q cry of horror sank back upon his
pillow, and Dick Rogers AYERS to this dav
that il took bigger horn to bring him to
his senses then he ever took after having
inbibcd freely all night!' Which asser-
ton kind reader, pronounce to be base
fabrication, If DO, a perfect impessibility
Modification, doctOr?' querriod Dick.
Modification: there is not a01 there
soon Will be-" and he placed his fingers up
on his nasal organ and executed some
strange gyrations.
81 If you have anything to say-anytbing
to do, now is your time" continued he
But hold. We have all of US, in the excite
mcnt OF the moment, forgotten to send for
! your ward. Miss Grey"
/ "Lilio Grey. Oh! bow l have wronged
her." burst from the lips Of Griffin.
I Wronged her? you are mistaken. Your
mind wandcrs."
/ No! no, it is too true. / must own it
now for fccl-feel-"
Just as haYe many a time when | was
most confoundedly tight" whispered the
! doctor to Dick.
Her father left her in my care. He left
/ also about six thousand dollars and"
/ "Hurrah for the cholera shouted Dick
Rogers as he boltcd oat ofthe door, followed
by his darling Betsy and the doctor.
/ What old Griffin thought OF such strange
c-nduct when ne had slept off the effects of
the brandy and opium and washed the poke
berry stains from bis cheek, ii would be diff
h,ult to determine; but this mutch know,
/ that when called upon HIM week after he
readily settled the demand | name for Lii
lie Grey, with full interest and for one who
/ had 50 recently passed through such ter
rible stack Of The cholera looked remarkably
well.
Poor, misery Cd man. He has left his
gold, his mortgages, his leases and his bills,
and sleeps amid the rank grass and luxur-
lent weeds in the shadow Of the time decay
ing church, uucared for and almost forgot
ten.
Peace 70 thee, slave Of avarice, that knew
no God save the glittering, yellow dust OF
earth, Peace to the sordid soul who throws
up Ais interest in both woTlds-"firs starved
in this. then damd in that to come"
Should you ever visit the old and tree
if you notice al ali, neary opposite the
" Tavern where the stages were went to
stop, tHo smal, but neat cottages half hid by
vines and By their 8 de somewhat dingy
Office Ifyou will call in either of the for
Iner, t'uG heQr'si women viii welcome you
=. :a.aiatC7c, I.!LL,2 and BETsEv may also
be seen, and if you pass the portals Of the
latter "BEywN 4 HoGEEs, Attorney, &c
viii De nest happy to pat you through
course Of Law-proyided always that you
have the requisite funds.
=. +. :. One doctor, q friend OF ours,
very modest and retiring man, wishes also
70 he remembered. His shingle hangs out
just below that Of B. Il r., and he is ready
and wiling TO serve you for very small fee
in al cases, from amputation to prescribing
choice En- 2s re FOR lremiRtatea cholera.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
BUSINESS CARDS.
--~-~--0-(--~~~-- >~~~>>~>~->~"--~r--
PLEASE LOOK AT THIS
Carriage Repository.
OTTd WI, HEIyOI,


The AlvOrd Carriage Manufacturing Company have
just repenished their stock Carriages and Buggies
from their NdaUftctory an Connecticut, which makes
us large and fine assortment of Barouches Rockaways
Livery and Business Buggies, with Elliptic Spring and
Concord style, also, Sliding Seat Bugges Light Spring
wagons with two seats &c, all made of CORRectcut
timber, by the best mechanics and in the durable
manner-al warranted, which selling at very
low prices, To our old wish TO express
thanks for their liberal patronage and all
that istend to merit the confidence of the Public
We have shop attached to our Repository for doing
ali kinds of Carriage Reparir short notice and in
the best manner. Store on Main Street.
Ottawa. July 3, ISIS. ii. W. JONES, Agent.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Sash. Dsor and Blind Factory.

NTE take this method to inform the public that We
w have purchased the Sash, Door and Blind Factory
of A F. Caquelin and prepared furnish any
thing in our line of business, such Sash, Doors
Blinds, Frames and MOuldngs Orders promptly filed
short notice.
Having Lumber Yard in connection with oar Facto-
ry, think facilities for furnishing building
ras unequlied in this City and invite contract
ors farmers and all others who may anything in
line to call and satisfy yourselves that can sell
you good article just what you want. aud Cheap for
cash. There will be found at Lumber Office, Doors
Blinds, Sash, glazed and unglazed Glass Oils Paints and
Nails.
Office on Main Street, Ottawa, III.
MARCO STRAwN & POWELL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
THE NEW YORK BAKERY

ti ~ EiIE.f.Is y III iNE'>D$.
Tsff VI T-'r~i w"uiF respectfully inform tie Eha
- hitauts Of ottawa and vicinity that they are now
prepared furnish the choicest variety Of Cracks-s
such as Butter Soda, Lemon. Boston oyster. Au-ruet
ard Water Biscuit. Also, Bread. Cakes, Brown Brrad
Pies, &c, &c, in GOOD variety Confectionery 81 n.
choicest selection, constantly on band. Al AIuis o.
Fancy and wedding Cake rpAi- - order.
The subscribers having spared rr.us eT.rS. in
fitting up wagon for the convenience ami a~comIuoa
tiou Of their customers and the pHlc GENERALLY now
able 20 fUuu>h anything Iu their line those who de-
srg. Those wishing the New YORK Wagon call daily.
VIII please send their orders the y. /. Bakery.
the POST once.
- Remember the place, in lIossark's Block rav,
door o. the Meat Market. Main Street send .a
your ord RS aud they will receive Promp; attention
) r. wHEELER. I-rp5l ". slyPsov.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
BUSINESS CARDS.
L Il M Il +, r

HAVE just sold out ing inter in the Book and Sta
l. tonery business and purchased the stock of Lum-
Der now in HOTHEIS> TARBLE'S yard, a their Ware
house, and leased the ground for "a years,
pecting ccnfine myself entirely the Lumber trade
have large stock of all qualities the way, and
will arrive in few days, which l going sell
cheaper than the cheapest. When say cheaper than
the cheapest, is puff advertisement, just
what say. If my friends and farmer patrons will give
CALL they will need look farther
selves in prices and qualities.
sep25 w RATHRI-N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
DINING SALOON.
i. II. RIEMKASTEN.

VETERINARIANS,
VLIOULD respectfully inform the cit
!: !: !:
& w zens of Ottawa and vicinity. and
cINA particularly those owning horses and
YA cattle, that he has lately established
M1A II himself in Ottawa and that he will be at
NJ %HY all times in readiness to attend to the
sSzS 49, wants of those who will favor them with
their patronage.
lie can be found daily from o'clock 4. NJ. until 4
O'Clock r. NJ at the Office of the La Sale County De1s
krdt, Osman's Block
Residence at the house of Mr. CHAs BuE1TNFR Lafay-
ettc st. Ijan1l j, H. RIEMEASTEN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
CON ECTI NERy.

on NIisora, CO1UlIus Street, Ott17cg Illinois
As do business strictly Cash basis and have eve
facility for Manufacturing,I enabled to sell is low
any other House ia the West.
All kinds OF Fancy and Wedding Cake kept constantly
O hand and made o order. [d-ci~l { SANE1pb
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
FARM ERS ATT IENIIoN
DREW n NAIERHOFER
STONE; q liEE.S.
s,,,tL Irr.let NIi mi f.l,,t1llI,,s S-,.e

South East Corner II Main amt Columbus Streets
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
Wholesale and retail manufacturer. &
I0&A dealers in all kinds Of
k$,AZCfA Hdy7lcsS, StddieS. Ey-j}l.S. WIrtfu-
Fl s<.5sssssA gdies, TFtaEs I-lItses.
LF y-ss,tSss "a Carpet Bags, Whip I.ashes Collars
80 Hllters. Girt. Snrcinrl... &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
EfiankS. fii:,ni,s..

WE have just had printed, fine paper, about -
W R-ans ot Blanks, which offer for ,;e Cb.cs-
go prices. They "UhTarr. iu part IS follows:
NarTantg-. special NarraIee. and GGitcasUI Deeds
Mortgages Of two kinds. Articles o. Agreement Ch4r.e
Mortgages. Leases, Warehouse Receipts. Judgment
Notes, and general supply 60: Justices and Constable
. Blanks.
Orders by mail or otherwise y ompiiy attended 70.
aug22 EATHEIN ( nT.TON
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

NE W NJ l. l. | y T. /.
THE undersigned has opened the above business IN
the rooms lately occupied hy Mrs cKoLEf over tire
T. GOT and Shoe store OF Daniel LealIy, Madison
eel, near the Post Office where she " i'll be happy to
w Oh the Ladies Ottawa and vicinity who Will iVor
he their patronage. Among her stock will be found
large and souab!e assortment of spring and sum
ner Bouets Grapes, Ribbons, Ldc-s. French and Ame-
rican Flowers together with good assortment Of Bnge
CnlIars. tc-- e. LAnLul MlSS flIZLIEEALD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
OT7VAWA MARBLE YARD.

THE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
of Gewel Finley, where he intends to carry the
business extensive scale. He has on hand and
always receipt of the best quality of American, Ita
Egyptian Marble, for Head Stones Tomb Stones,
Monuments. Nantes Furniture, &c. As lie has of
the best wOrkmen in the western country, he feels
sured that he up anything in his line in superb
style, together with low prices, he feels assured that
he will give all those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
n D. Orders from distance earnestly solicited. and
prom,. .ly attended to. JAMES WILLS
Ottawa March 5, 1876.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Prom the Chicago Sunday Leader
OLD GRIFFIN THE MISER.
A Leaf from Lawyers Life Docket.
....... .. BY WILL. Il. BCSHSEII.
by WILL. b. BUSHNELL.

Sound him with gold;
Twill sink into his venal soul like lead
Into the deep, and bring up slime sud mud,
And ooze, too, from the bottom. the lead doth,
With its grcased understrntuln.n = HI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Tobacco Il Cigar 1lasufacrory

kinds of Cigars. Farmers and others who smoke
chew can make great saving by buying of Inc at whole
sale, sell better artic.e at less price than
pedlars.
Please call at my Mandatory, next door south of
Gibson Bros Grocery Store, and for yourselves.
OTTAWA G. II. SCHNEIDER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

kept hand and served their customers at lowest
As they buy but the best they always pay
the highest price for cattle. lambs, &c
Remember their re,r stnn7---Ndcy's Corner.
and after January 1st, 1853, Meat will he sold at
lis L Estnl, .i,rr,a.n .,. .lrsi Nnly fnr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Buen:. Vista Floral Gardens.

At TIE residence Of W. H. ". Cusaman, East Ottd'rd.
Always for sale large supply of perpetual Roses and
all other kinds of Towering house plants To-
mato, Rhxbarb, Cabbage, plants &C., &c in their
On, and Vegetables Of all kinds. junI4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
BY WIN. OSMAN.
BUSINESS CARDS

n. r. JONES & Co.,
Land and COLLECTION agency, Oadird, Illinois
Particular attention given to the collection and secnr-
in OF claims, the purchase and sale of real estate the
payment of taxes &c
Collections made in all parts of the state
UAce in Sapgers Block corner OF Nam ana La sane
street., ID. p. JONES.
TURNEY ENGLISH,
se1S ED NJ FRY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
Metropolitan Han

WctrOpOIitGn Hail.
YvNHE undersigned has leased the above Hail. and has
Il reftted it for the of Lectures, Balls Parties
Concerts, Public Speaking, Theatrical Performances
&c, &c.
Office on third door, right hand door.
novf0-tf ". r. GREGG
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05
WASHINGTON NEAT MARKET.

Ia NtITs 81 fIrO GOOIS M of tle Getgar NJItNs
FOE IL 81 ~ Ezis.fsN
WILL, he pleased TO their friends and sell then!
w everything that can he found Ill u well rtSE!tcG
Meat Market. a reasonable rates.
Cash paid for Pork and Beef j Il fpl,D.
COS VI. WIIALEY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-02-05

ID. r. CAMERON.
Attorney at Lar-Ottn,rd, La Sale Co., H.
Prompt attention paid the investigation OF titles
paymen, purchase and sale of real estate ant
collection Of claims
..-.-.-.. REFERENCES:
Clark Fakner, 16 Wall St N Y.
O. H. Kerfoot Co., Chicago,
y. p. Igehard,
Ogden, Fleetwood Co, F"
Once, 8 doors east Of Eames, Allen Co.'S Bank.
jun25
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
OUR FAMILY MARKET REPORT.

During the past few weeks business has been very dull
in the city retail markets. and from present indications
will continue so for time During the past six days
the receipts poultry have been very moderate and the
demand CORRESPONDENCE light III thought to have been
the duest week in the poultry trade for many years.
The mild weather has doubt brought about this state
of things and fit should continue, the market will be
overstocked and the dealers will be heavy losers.
The oppressive game law continues in full force conse
ou,pv the dealers these articles do not keep them
posed for sale The express companies and dealers have
raised the 000 to test the validity OF the recent
ordinance of the Supervisors and as as all things
ready will be made up, and brought befor
the courts
Fresh beef remains at the prices quoted last
week.
The story circulated few ago. that disease had
broken out among hogs New Jersey, and that the
carcases mad been exposed for sale in New York.
hoax simlar story is in circulation tina, Il 600 sheep
afflicted with disease called " scab, have been brought
from locality about sixty miles up the Hudson and ais
posed of markets at very low prices The story
beyond all doubt sorry hoax Good and prime looking
mutton be bought at very low prices there is there
fore 10 necessity To purchase an inferior article.
Butter of prime quality has advanced in price from 90
&c per h. Western roll butter plenty ana sells
at low prices. Cheese remains as at last quotations
Fish is sold with but few exceptions, at last quota
tons Cod has risen L. founders from &c. to &c.. with q
CORRESPONDING rise In striped bass. southern shai of
nice quality in market, and range in price from 5c
81 each.
Potatoes plenty at low prices, with prospect of
still further decline.
Below will be found the retail prices Of the principal
articf ofd tic
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

Balance (eqSal TO 81 p Ct on SIX So 900 ooO sls8 4o2
OF this balance there has been applied 10 the redemp-
ton of 100000 income bonds sie4 $50 s4 $50 oss
in redeeming) sl5o 900; expended ON permanent &C.
counts 75l4 49, and the remainder sloss ia cash on
hand or accounts payable
The Cincinnati Gazette OF Tuesday has the following
about the Ohio Life and Trust Company
The proposition agreed upon between the attorneys for
Spinning Brown, and for Bell 4 Grant, take tho two
OF Court far they affect the assets now in
the hands OF Sheriff Matters brought before the supc
rior Court at general term, yesterday Judge Hoadey
presented a decree proposing trustees James r. XII.
breath and Cbarc Reemein, Eos, and dismsSng The
attachment for contempt against N. C. Nolan Esq and
Mr. KIDroath. II also provides for the payment 10 the
receivers heretofore appointed In the two courts the
costs, &C. and leaves undetermined any question Of mis-
management personal responsible lily Of the former
managers Of the affairs Of the Trust Company. second
decree submitted by Judge Wright, embracing sub.
stanGOy The ZANE provisions, except that blank
left 10 a. jn The names Of such ustccs as the Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

might deem proper and providing for compensation 70
the nssgnees me last provision objected 70, snd
finally len m position TO be referred 70 the trustees wao
Ay be appointed hereafter. The last decree vas Inga
oe 1 IN The course Of three days. and the oruei
OF the Court announced. So the vexed question setea
n last 40 far "A the assets in hand concerned ana
the creditors Of the Trust Company may hope for speedy
dividend however small upon the sums which nave 80
long been locked up in the strong box OF the Trust Oom
pAny. :,
the New Jersey banks for October last and that for the