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Tried by I" jury"

Many years ago, when S. S. Prentiss was
engaged in large practice in Mississippi,
he and his friend C. were on the Cir
cult in some of the eastern counties of the
State, and stopped for the night at the vii
lage of M. Late at night Prentiss
discovered that Judge c. and himself were
not the only claimants for possession Of the
bed, and he was vigorously beset by de-
scription of verrnin who did not make We
ry comfortable bed fellows. Accordingly
he awoke Judge g., and a consultation was
held whether they should beat a retreat or
make an effort to exterminate their assall-
ants. The latter course, however, was
adopted; and for the purpose they took
from their saddle bags brace of pistols,
with caps, powder, and other munitions OF
warfare
With pistols in hand they proceeded to
raise the bed clothing; as one of the
creeping reptiles would start for his hiding
place, bang! bang! would 60 the pistols.
This, Of course, aroused the worthy
room, and when he learned the facts,
Prentiss demanded he should leave the
room, claiming he was only exercising tho
right Of selfdefence-a right which the
law of God and the law of man had given
him. Both the entreaty and the threats
of the landlord proved unavailing The
firing continued until bed, bedstead and
bedding were riddled with balls At last
they succeeded in capturing one Of the
enemy, when difference of opinion arose
between Prentiss and Judge G. as to what
should be his fate At length it was
agreed that he should be fairly and i'm
partially tried by jury of his country
men" Three of the landlord sons were
brought in and forced to sit a. members of
a jury, and third lawyer who was pre-
sent, as judge. The prisoner was then
nailed to the wall
Judge G. opened for the prosecution in a
speech Of two hours in length.
Prentiss then followed for the defence
in speech of four hours. There were
those present who had known Prentiss in
and heard him upon great occa-
sions of his life, and who now assert that
this was perhaps the most brilliant speech
he ever delivered
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03
The Trade fn TOads.

None but Frenchmen, Of course, would
ever think OF making regular business OF
trading in these brown-coated gentlemen,
and accordingly we find the trade flourish
ing in Paris alone Toads for some years
have been the indispensable allies OF the
French market gardeners, cultivating rich
and moist grounds. Many of these men
fill their gardens with them to get rid OF
throng Of insects injurious to the vegeta-
bles they have raised by laborious and sci-
entific culture Especially do toads attack
and demolish the slugs and snails which In
single night sometimes utterly destroy
the commercial value of lettuce, carrots,
parsnips asparagus, and even early fruits
In having recourse TO these singular auxil-
liaries, the French gardeners initiate their
English brethren.
A great portion Of the vegetable supply
Of Eeadon is derived from kitchen gar
den. in the immediate vicinity OF that ira
mense city, cultivated, il ,s is said, by o5,OOo
persons. These gardens are a perfect
marvel Of laborious culture. You see
sometimes acres and acres covered with
hand glasses Richly msnured and sedu-
lously tended, some Of those garden spots
are SO managed as to yield FIVE crops ar
nually. Not only is there not u weed
among them, but the vegetables are exa-
mined with lenses to detect mildew and
fungi. Besides toad., which they pay SIX
shillings dozen for, they make use of
fowls to destroy the aphides, rigging them
with boots which prevent their scratching,
and allow them only the use of their bills.
The price of toads is lower in Paris than
in London; in the former city they are
still sold notwithstanding the demand, for
about fifty cents dozen, and many are
exported to England.
The dealers i'll this strange commodity
keep them in the bottom of huge casks,
into which they are constantly plunging
their bare hands and arms, without show
ing the slightest fear OF the liquid secreted
by the toads, which science has sometimes
pronounced yenomous. Busy little fellows
these repulsive looking creatures are, and
worthy Of all possible encouragement and
patronage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

TRUSTING TO PRovIDEECE.-Oneo OF those
stiff necked, puritanical missionaries, who
sometimes wander away down south, and
take sly chances endeayoring to enlight-
en- the benighted darkies OF that region was
riding along one Sunday morning in the
neighborhood of wealthy planters negro
quarters, when, TO his horror, he spied
Cudjo hoeins small potato patch Stop
ping his horse at the fence, he addressed
him thus
Ny poor, unfortunate co!ored brother,
is it possible your cruel master cornpels
you to labor on the Lords holy day.
"Oh, no, massa stranger; my massa s
good man; he glib niger far chance, gib
him garden fur himself. Dis all mine +
looking around with Importance, upon his
little property.
Worse and worse" exclaimed the
other rolling UP lis eyes; - the ignorance
Of Egyptian bondage Has he never
taught you the sinfulness o: working on
the Sabbath 2?
We'll, You see massa stran ger, nebber
knew fore twas a sin fur niger to hoe his
own 'tater. Sunday said Cudjo, scratch
ing his head.
A great sin, my colored brother; how
can you expect the Lord TO bless you, if
you break his commandments 2
What Niger gwine to do fur taters,
deny asked Cudjo, somew hat puzzieu.
Trust to Providence, my unfortunate
friend"
"Dar darl you done made mischief
DAT time. ynassa stranger. Dat Providence
is de LATEST niger on this plantation, he
don't eber hoe his own 'tater patch
Yah yah yah Providence, eh?'
The missionary rode of in disgust, the
more promptly, perhaps, that just then he
spied some gentleman coming down the
road
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

SINCE what passed between US, said q
jealous clergyman, Il hope you do not
open any letter on a Sabbath" - | do
not. replied the parishioner; you must
know received one this very morning,
Just as was leaving home for church. but
left it unopened" " That was right
And what think you Of the service today,
and my sermon on attention to religious
duties?' Indeed, can hardly say. To
tell tie truth. could scarcely notice any
thing, for l could not help thinking all the
time ,oh.t :tsrs ns,gtt happen TO Be in that let
tsrf'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

AROMATIC CHEEsE-An American travel
er, who recently visited Berne, thus expati-
ates upon the peculiar perfume which per-
yades the air Of that city -" Did anything
ever smell 90 bad as Swiss cheese? You
can imagine the delights of residence in
Borne, when tell you that Berne i one
ereat warehouse of Swiss cheese-that it
Is peryaded by the smell of chesse-that
the fresh air of your morning walks, and
the still atmosphere Of your room, end the
dimiAed enjoyment Of your dinner, aHs I'll
sn0;lnd In TIA odoe Of chelQ2 Ch4eea =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

WHEAT SYMBOL OF CIvILIzArIoN.-It is q
logical speech which Crereceur, the old
French traveller, puts in the mouth of the
Chief of the Mississais, as perpetuated by
Klippart, in his work on the Wheat Plant:
. Do you not see the whites living upon
seeds, while we eat flesh? That flesh re-
ouires more than thirty moons to grow up.
and is then often scarce. That each of
the wonderful seeds they SOW in the earth
returns them an hundred fold. The flesh
on which we subsist has four legs to escape
from u.s. while we have but two to pursue
and capture it. The grain remains where
the white men SOW it, and grows. With
them winter is a period of rest, while with
us it is a time Of laborious hunting For
these reasons they have so many children,
and live longer than we do. say, there
fore, unto every one that will hear me,
that before the cedars Of our village shall
have died down with age, and the maple
trees Of the valley shall have ceased to give
us sugar, the race Of the little corn (wheat)
sewers, will have exterminated the race of
flesh eaters, provided their huntsmen do
not resolve to become sewers"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

A PHILADELPHIA Workingman paper
says -" The ten hour system, as it Is cali
ed, found in us an early. untiring and yea
lous advocate. We spared no exertions
either of the tongue or the pen, to bring
about curtailment of the hours OF labor
But We have another step to take now
Ten hours of unremitting toll is too much
for any one. We 60 for the masonic diyi.
sion of time as the most just and equal
that has hitherto been devised; that is,
eight hours for labor, eight for recreation
and mental Improvements, and eight for
sleep. Our motto will henceforth be-
Eight hours labor shall constitute day s
work." -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

The Chicago Journal tells OF an old Dutch
wood sawyer in tina: city, who had accu-
muiated s. 900 in his business, and find
ing that he must soon die made his will
But his meanness was stronger than death,
and to save lawyer fees he was carried TO
heattorneys, because that was the cheap
est way, the lawyer spoke to him of his
condition, and advised him TO 90 home
and procure more nourishing food than he
had been in the habit Of living upon, as
the best means fprolonging his days
The old man shook his head, and said,
with groan, TOO mush costv'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

CIDER Y CHuKEs-The Bordens who So
lidify milk up in Litchfield county, Conn,
have also succeeded IN solidifying sweet
cider, so that five quarts are reduced to
one which becomes jellyish substance,
and can always be made sweet and LIQUID
again by adding water.
Those who love the good old-fashioned
beverage Will thus be enabled to carry
their cider around with them in solid
chunks, as many do the plug leaf The
editor of the Wipsted Herald (who ought
to know seems to like the article.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

A YOUNG lady, who wore spectacles and
read Byron. exclaimed. in voice of SENT
mental enthusiasm, to a plowman, who
was walking on the road
"Do you. sir, appreciate the beauty OF
that landscape? Oh, see those darling
sheep and innocent lambs skipping aboutr'
Them aint sheep and lambs-thems
logs Miss"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

DRIVING NAILS INTO HARD WooD-When
locust posts become seasoned hard, it is
difficult to drive nails into them. In try
ing to nail pine plank to them, the nails
will frequently 60 to the depth of one inch
through the soft wood and then double up
when it meets the close hard timber of
the post To prevent this, dip thepoint OF
the nail into lard, and they can be driven
horne without difficulty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

The most singular spit in the world il
that Of the Count de Castel Maria, one Of
the most opuient lords of Treviso. This
spit turns l3O roasts at once, and plays "a
tunes, and whatever it plays corresponds
to certain degree of cooking. which is
perfectly understood by the cook. Thus,
a leg of mutton, a IA Anglaise, will be ex-
cellent at the twelfth air; fowl, Ia Fla
manas, will be juicy q. the eighteenth air,
and SO on.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

ORIGINAL Plan OF TYING HoE.Es.-Bar-
row, in his Visit to Iceland" mentions
rather curious but effective plan. in prac-
.ice among the Icelanders Of tying their
horses which is believed 10 be peculiar to
the island. They tie the head of one
horse TO the tail Of another and tho head
Of one horse to the tail of the former
Under these circumstances. if the animals
are disposed to move, it viii only be possi-
ble in q circle, and even then there must
be an agreement 10 turn their heads in tho
same way
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03
Az E.rExpoRE M1cRoscorE-When it

AN E1rENPoRE Representation it il
desired to examine small object, and
microscope is not at hand, an extempore
one may he quickly made by filling two
small white glass bottles (such as homeo-
pathic medicines are put up in will do)
with water or other clear liquid. Cross
these at right angles over one another, and
look at the object through the cross, when
it will be seen considerably magnified.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

HEATING New MILk-A New York dai-
ryman saws: a. have practiced heating
new milk in cold weather, for ten years
1t makes the cream rise better and churn
with less trouble, and greatly improves the
butter" We know by experience that
.uch is the result
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

A MULE recently died in North Carolina,
;5 wears old. Twenty years ago he was
considered past service, but under kind
care and good treatment he remained use
full until two months before his death. He
seemed to q give out very gradually.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

IT has been rumored in Paris that Louis
Napoleon has recently had another and
most violent attack of that nervous disar-
rapgement which has been SO frequently
spoken of, and which it is feared will, sooner
or later, make him q confirmed manirc
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

By a calculation made, by the Wsstey~
Cy,Ist;a, 1Adrocate. it learns that the preach
era within the bounds of the Southeastern
Indiana Conference, average, exclusive OF
house rent, Just 1878.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

CHEWING Gux-Trifing as the subject
may appear. yet it is important. IF it is
of Importance to have sound teeth in mid
die life and old age, proper precaution
must be used in childhood. The habit of
chewing gum is like applying small air
pumps to the basis of the teeth. When
the gum is separated from the tooth, it
forms a vacuum between itself and the
tooth, and the consequence is violent
strain on the dental nerves. The bad re-
suits may not show themselves immediate
ly, but the boy or girl who indulges in the
habit may calculate on having rotten teeth
when in the prime of life Nor is this all
The habit, like tobacco chewing, induces
an unnatural flow of the humors toward
the mouth, where it must be elected as sa-
Iva This is bad enough when it can be
elected but when, from sickness or other
cause. the habit must be discontinued, the
result may be- and no doubt has been, IA
tai. Let young persons and their parents
take heed.-Brsmssoick (Me) Telegraph.
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A HEROIC GIRI-The Norfolk (Va Day
Book makes mention Of heroic little girl
in that city, who proved herself = worthy
compeer of the famous Grace Darling
The story is this, and the name of Louisa
Hudgins deserves place on the page Of
history beside that of the noble maid Of
the Eddystone light house:
IT appears that few days ago while the
weather was quite cold and the wind blow
ing quite a gale, small boat was seen ap-
preaching the Matthew s shore. When
about one hundred yards Off, a sduali of
wind capszed the frail bark, and one OF
tho men was thrown headlong into the
angry biilows This accident was witness
ed by little Louisa NJ Hudgins, who was
at the moment watching the approaching
boat from her father window, when she
saw the struggling form of man in the
water
She rushed hastily from the house to
the shore divested herself of her shoes
and hose, and waded out to canoe which
was secured to stake short distance
from the shore. This she hastily padded
to the relief of the drowning man, and
reached him in time to save his life. She
then with the assistance of the other man,
succeeded in getting him into her boat,
and padded him safely to the shore. We
understand that when she reached the
shore and found herself sar4s bonnet, sans
| shoes. and sans stockings, her maidenly
| modesty, which had been overcome by her
herosm, returned, and She blushed scarlet
to find herself in this predicament before
two men. But she had no need to be
ashamed; the deed was a noble cne, wor-
thy of a Spartan mother; and We take
great pleasure in chronicling it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03

A young man, while undergoing an ex-
samination for the purpose Of being admit
ted to the bar, was What are the
Constitutional requirements which render
. man eligible TO the Office Of President Of
the DATED statssr Hssnsvelsd =. He &
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-03
OTTAWA WARBLEY YARD.

THE undersigned having purchased the shop stock
OF G-well Finley, where he Intends to carry the
business on more extensive ale lie has on hand and
is always in receipt of the quality Of American a
and Egyptian Marble for Head Stcnes Tomb Stones
Monuments Man;les Furniture, DC. As he has Of
The best workinen in the country he feels
sured that he can get up anything bis line in superb
or style together with low prices he feels assured that
he will give all those who favor him With their support
entire satisfaction.
n. y. Orders from distance earnestly solicited. and
promptly attended To- JAMES WILLS
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Wa know avery ugly and penurious man
Tho works in his own fields IN the sum-
.aer months to save the expense 81 eaeere
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aMx son, what would you do if your
de.r fsther was suddenly taken away
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MILLINERY AT COST!

NXTOCLD announce the Ladies Of Ottawa and VI
w einty that she has received her stock Of goods
th Fall and Winter trade which she designs selling
off 4 COSI, as She wiSie. close up her business
All who desi-ous of bargains in the Millinery line
invited call.
n B-Persons debted to her will confer favor by
settling account, a al dat
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II
ffHie above market after having been greatly enlarged
and thoroughly repaired, j. open and ready Tor
the accommodation Of the public Nc has been
spared in irntur. and fixtures, place xo.-
thy OF City and boil. pleasant hope
profitable, visit We propose keen hand. and TO
serve to our customers style OF superior aeatness all
kinds of meats, snch as
Be.E in steaks. roasts dried, corned. Sc Mutton
eGt, Hiris. Sh0aAderA, PORK, fresh and sail. Ysnkee
saussges- &c, tc.
Also, all kinds OF game in it's season.
Presf Trout aud Whit. Fish from the Lakes.
In short. everything arPcFtsniAs we'll regulated
City Market
AZ the proper stand viii also he kent for u
sale OF all kinds Of fresh vegetables, supplied from the
best garden in th- vicinity of the City.
-Kedt seik ie'icersi ia an, part sf ft- ctr.
apZ6 JEREMIAH WOOD.
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.JJ = 7 O y l.. y l. d.
NEW FALL MILLINERY GOODS

4 WOULD respectfully announce to the ladies OF
Ottawa and viciRity, that have recently located IN
the city and fitted up rooms for the Millinery business
Am now in Receipt OF ia Fail stock, comprising
good a variety Of BONNEr> AND MILLINERY
GOODS has seldom been brought to this city, TO
which would invite your
Mrs. W. being formerly from the East. Conn. and her
long experience in te business is confident that she
car please and suit i'll price all who will give
her n call.
Rooms one door north OF the P o. Columbia. e..
Mas. THOMAS WOOD.
" Go to all the other stores, but don't purchase till
v.S giv- m. a call ser1i
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Sash, Daor and RIind Factory.

TxTE take this method to inform the public that
w have purchased the SASH Door and Blind Factory
OF A. F. Caquelin, and nov prepared TO furnish
thing III line Of business, such as Sash, Doors,
Blinds, Frames and sculdings. Orders promptly filed
short notice.
Having Lumber Yard in connection with our Facto
ry, think facilities for furnishing building mate
rias uneqused in this City, and We invite contract
srs farmers. and all others who want anything in
our line TO call and satisfy yourselves that sell
you good article, just what you want, and cheap for
cash. There will br found at Lunber Office Doors
Blinds Sash glazed and ungazed Glass, Oils Paints and
Nails.
Once on Main Street, Ottawa. I'll.
MARIO STRATN POWELL.
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MGSS AVERY
III AS just opened ano-
II th-r large stock Of
Fall and Winter

HAS just opened ano-
IL th-r large stock Of
Fall and Winter
MILLINERY GOODS.
Her stock is complete,
consisting ~ every variety
OF DRESS BONNETS Of the
latest designs All the new
and elegant shades of Vel
vet Also = new and hand
some lot Of Strsws. which
have a decided new shape
aud color, trimmed with
those dark and beautiful
shades of Ribbons.
a handsome stock sf Z=-
phyr and shetland Wool,
Nisses'and Infants Zephyr
Hoods. Ladies Hoods. and
Ms-iposas, Shetland Wool
Wells. Armlets aud Mittens,
which are very nice for
School Misses. aeg and
choice lot OF Dress Trim
mingS, Dress and CiJsk
Patterns, Hair Nets, and
a.! thst is nice a-i new.
Miss Avery buys foe cash,
or credi; w'iic is a. good
as cash, allowing ueT te
Of the city where She tuis
ric--. Believing h-rssl: TO
Millinery pnu,is that un-- :
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DOCTOR HARRIS

G. G. GOODRICH. ". d..
ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
0Hss third doer trest of ctt0'r0 Bank, Main Street,
OTTAWA, ILLS.
nR- O. would respectfully call the attention OF those
~ suffering from Chronic Diseases particularly Sco
fsa. white Swelling. Salt Rhrum Eruptons Of the Ease
sla Dkn scad Head Old Sores and all disease, arising
# impurities of the blood.
Ass, DsforEtiss, Curvatures, and Diseases OF the
Spine, Distortions of the Feet, Contracted Limbs, Stin
Jsints, ks.
Cancer treated upon an entirely new principe, ana
with q snsc<ss here, ofors unee ialed. ap4
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make purchases III any part Of the city where she fuis
desirable goods and low pric-- Believing herself to
he Of the h-s judges of Millinery goods that
New YORK, from this city any in the West,
sh- has full confidence 10 defy competition
RoaUs % Main and Columbus St. Ottawa. III.
SARAH AVERY.
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u = WI ID ~ ~
II HAVE just soldeut my interest in the Book and Sta
Il tonery business, and purchased the stock Of Luu-
Der new in HorHKIss TAgBLg's yard at their Ware
hsuse, and leased the ground for term Of years.
pecting to conne myself entirely the Lumber trade
have large stock of all qualities the way, aud
will arrive in few days, which am going to sell
cheaper than the cheapest. When say cheaper than
the cheapest it is no puff advertisement mean just
what say II my friends and farmer patrons will give
CALL they will need iocx farther satisfy them
selves in prices and qualities
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