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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

4 SPANISH Grandee in Havana recently
asked II Yankee ship captain, with much
hravado. What would be done if ten
thousand Spanish soldiers should once
land in New York , Well" said the
Yankee, If they behaved themselves. no
thing would Toe done; but if they dc,i"' be-
have, they'd be c!apped into tine station
houses. and sent over 10 the Island 10
pick oakum.' The Grandee walked Spa
nish
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

DoUGGAs N PEyNSyLv,NI, The Demo
cratic press in Pennsylvania is rapidly be-
coming a unit for the nomination of Ste
phen y Douglas The Doylc-,own Berll>
county, Dep,pcrg,: the Perry County D-m9-
cr5' and the Pott-viiie t>chuylkili county
Record a,d Eppori,ra, have all hoi-,ed the
Douglas flag within the last week. They
declare their belief that he is the only De-
mocrat that can certainly lead the Demo
crats Of Pennsylvania 10 victory
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

IorNC lady fresh from boarding school
and "verv accomplished. on returning to
her fathers house. WAS requested hy tho
old man to 20 out ard help milk the
COWS, aud On getting into the yaid she in
nocen;ly inquired, UhiA animal gres
the JuUe1r3iX7 T.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

RAILROAD ACCpExTs.-The numicr OF
accidents on our railroads last year vas ~,
by which l29 persons were killed. These
do not include those caused Icy the care
lcssness Of travellers thcmseiS or from
persons crossing or walking on railroad
tracks when oyeItalsen by trains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

A friend exarceratcs mans virtues;
an enemy iu.iames his crimes. 4 wise
man should Civ" Just attention to both
ni them 50 lar 81 they may tend 10 the
improvement Of one, and the d.minu:ion
OF the oiner
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

OvERnrEIN!NC.-That was triumphant I,
appeal OF an lrislman who was a lover Of
antiqu;t. who in urging the superiority
o! Ola architecture. over the new. said,
=" Where will You fnd any modern build
Ing that has lasted as long as the ancicntY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

TAKISG II CoOILY-A gentleman, q DAY
or two since, was sitting in barber shop,
undergoing some tonsorial operation, when
ms partner in business stepped il AID qui-
city remarked:
" Brown, our place Is on fire
Well. L.; il burn, its insured
" g. | know. Lu: il will ma Ike pretty
warm fire, and | thought I'd Just drop in
and tell you about it; ! didn't know but
you'd want to see the old place burn"
4" Well wait 4 minute two, til my
other whiskers trimmed, and II 20 with
you
After being We! brushed, and putting on
hi- gloves Mr. Brown started 70 see i the
old thing burn. - Cincinnati Tines.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

Or the l2l 600 foreign immigrants who
arrived in the United States in 1859, 49,
3l5 were from Germany, 3j,2l6 from Ire
land. 1896 from England, 9,7l2 from
Great Britain. 4,l63 from British America,
3,457 from China, 2.579 from France, 2,469
from Prussia. 1898 from Scotland, and L.
O9l from Norway and Sweden.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

VIRGINIA FOR DoUGLAs -" Cleveland
writes from Washington to the Cincinnati
Engvtrer:
Virginia, whom she leaves Hunter. le,
what viii happen votes Tor Douglas TTi5
l., n, fired ana ,mn,,taJi> as Ls h7cs IF ,g~1li-
tat,on. She acknowledges the binding force
Of no implied obi legation being created on
her - 20 for candidates because their
states may have seen +; 20 vote for her
man, and gentlemen who are now busy
putting their delegations in market under
lhi, delu>ion may a, wei. now, As al Char
lesion, have it dspelleG.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
TUESDAY, March .

TUESDAY, NaIcH II.
Senate hill to increase and regu-
late the nav of the navy was considered
Mr. Fessenden offered substitute,
mainly giving lower sallares, but Increas-
ing some of the lower grades.
Mr. Crittenden offered an amendment
IN the original bill to increase the pay Of
midshipmen Agreed TO-
Mr.. Siidell offered an amendment that
no ya,ancies in chaplains shall he filed
hereott.r Lnst-yeas Is, nays %.
adjourned.
House-The house concurred in the SEN
ate amendments TO tho bill for fulfilling
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.
Schutt's Custom Mills,

Somth. WSst Corner Of the Hydrdniic Bfsin,
RE nov in complete and perfect order for grinding
n Wheat, Corn. and Buck wheat, in . satisfactory
manner and with despatch.
FLOUR NEAL, AND FEED.
Constantly hand, cheap for cash a. Goods deli
yered in the city and in South Ottx free Of ch0"0e
uovI2-ly N. FLEMING.
PtreOra0l W0Eaz:0cs ana Papers.
III HAVE large let Rack numhePs Of thess-0odey,
uarpsr, &c., Pss He. loo. Ladies call ssd lsek.
jsD9o tHO0. oAToQ.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

.Ssnq,c-Nr Pugh made an adverse re-
port on the petition OF the citizens OF Ohio
for bounty lands 10 soldiers OF the war Of
lsi3
Mr.. Puch introduced bill amendatory
Of the act 10 establish the territory OF
Utah
Mr. Brown introduced Z resolution. in
struC;ing tLe committee on public lands 70
inquire into the eXp-diency OF Ced!Nc the
public lards 10 the States ia which they
lie which was adopted
The private calendar was then taken up.
Adjourned
Hooss.-K.p ports of a. private character
were made from the various standiu. cont-
mItteeS
Mr \e'son desired to proceed TO the
consideration of the bill 10 suppress poly
glmv la Utah
The speaker said he did no. consider the
bii! Of private character. Laughter
The private calendar was considered and
several bills passed
Adjourned I'LL Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

THURSDAY. March %

iSenate.-Mr. Yulee, from the post office
committee, reported bill in relation to
undelivered letters. 1t provides that per.
sons by endorsing their names on letters
sent can have them returned free of adj
ditional charge, when unlelivered. The
bill was passed.
Mr.. johnson, from the committee on
public lands. reported back the house
homestead bill, amended by substituting
the senate bill.
The homestead bill taken up, when Mr..
Wade moved to substitute the house bill
Mr.. Clingman explained the amendment
offered by him, which proposes to give at
once to every man in the United States,
who comes within the provisions of the
BILL a warrant for l6O acres with power to
retain tle land or sell it out if unsuitable
The present bill requires n man to work
five years continuously Oh the land in Or
der to get title.
Mr. Pugh spoke in favor Of the PASSAGE
OF q homestead bill.
Mr.. johnson. of Tennessee, knew the
house bill could not pass this body, and
the true friends of the homestead princi-
pie should take that which they could get.
lie opposed making this party question.
Mr.. Wi.tall regarded the matter as a
power of the federal government.
He went into an argument that the slave
states, properly speaking are the only free
states He concluded 10y denouncing the
homestead bill as unconstitutional
The subject was the postponed until
Monday. Adjourned
H9Jyc Mr. Wade made few remarks
on the bill introduced by him proposing
to Withdraw from the people of Utah the
power to make their local laws through an
elective assembly. II the house should
attempt. by direct legislation, to suppress
polycamv, they would fail, for they would
not strike AZ the root Of this fostering sore
on the body polite lie held that organ
lied territories derived their power 10 leg
islate from Gon; ;re-s. hu, Utah should be
an exception. Instcad of legislative as
s-Inbly. the POWER should be vested in
some her tribunal which would protect
not only the inhabitants OF Utah, but the
right OF the eLt.re nation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

THE mineral productions Of the United
States. inclusive Of the immense gold pro-
duction o: California amounts to- a yearly
average Of S!2nptD0OD. giving employ
ment to no less than 2nupU persons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

OLIvgR = N-..lIL No-..rs s-ys -" Our
brains are ~e;rL,y yca. cioci;-. The angel
OF HE winds t..in up once tor all, he clo-
ses the doors, and gives the key into tho
hanu, Of the Aarc! Of resurrection
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

"Wr,T are yon looking for, Doctor
said sick man 10 his physician. For
my fee, sir; not finding it in my hand, l
suspect must have dropped it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

WorEN are called the softer sey," De
cause they ar" - easily humburged. Out
Of one hundr-d Gr.-, ninoty-hve would
prefer oStrn'ation 10 ha?p;ne.:-a dandy
hus band 10 q lutriianic
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

PERso>s in crowd should keep their
elbows out o: each other sto:nachs, Vet 8
man 5 stomach j. oi;Furr injured 10y tho
motion %; l.is own elbow than by those OF
his nei-!l tcrs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

WEAE doses oi wa-i. board, are now rec
ommendrd ~ physicians for ladies who
complain "i dyspop,ia- Young men ;rou-
Lled in the same way may he cured 10y .
strong preparation Of SAN horse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

BRowx-Tnat's very weak brandy, Smith.
Smith-Not bad; what do you think,
JOnes3 -
Firstrate; Browns mouth wa
ters so, it weakens it. f eW
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

NoTuIyG i 50 swift ~ scandal. nothing
i more easily sent abroad. nothing receiv
ed with more welcome, nothing diifuses
itself So universally.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

Antiquity j. worthless cXccnt as the pa
rent o- experience That which IS useful
or good i aloe venerable. that which IS
virtuous, n.agnal;,Hous cr heroic, IS alone
noble
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

THrEr are people who have learned "a
the poet r:.rprt- them, - labor and to
wait hu. unfortunately they waii ! g-ea:
deal more than they lauor
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

IT is worthy of notice that. while secc /
thoughts are best in matters OF iui-m" 3.
first thoughts are always t. he preferred
matters that relate To morality.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

Whilst lie,en:nr to 4 woman who was
pouring cl,t streGm Of talk, Jcrrold
whisn"red 10 tho person next to him,
" she Il ta Coughing soon, then we can
strike in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

IIE that thinks himself the happiest
man really i 80; bu; h- that thinks him
self the wis,-t i generally the greatest
fool
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

THaEE is no castle upon the earth so
strong that it may not bc taken; but our
castles in the air mly BID defiance TO our
enemies
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

A dram, generally speaking. is a small
taken in large quantities by those
who have few grains of sobriety and no
scy.DIes Of conscience.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

A stump orator declared that he knew
no north, 10 -"'i,h. no east, no west
' hen You had hotter 20 To school and
study geo-rnrhy,' sad bystander
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

AT an agricultural dinner the following
toast was given: The game Of fortune
shuttle the cards as you will. !Spad-swili II!
WAYS win
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

CoSrE9arN ~ hv l. man. cxar,inin.
hi, boy I" sec If hr has th,. measles. Like
an a,,roaou-r2 Because he i looking for
spots on the ,On
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

BEwAEr how you attempt TO butter yo'--
bread on both -i'lcS. lest it should ST.,
through YOUR fingers altogether.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

TuF sea has hocn called "a saline
draugh, To neutralize the heartburn be-
tween nations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

4 MAJ WHO wont take q paper because
he can borrow one, .4a- invented L ma.
chine hv which h. can cook hi, dinner by
the smoke OF his ueightor's chimney.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

ALL the G. fee grown in the West In
dies has sprung from two plants taken
,hithcr IN l120 by French naturalist
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

Trrer are in circulation in Great Britain
5OOoO0rO -oyercjgns and about l2o,ooo,-
900 shillincs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

IT is estimated that there are four M
lions Of female snu.ftakcrs in the United
States.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

THEY who pine in their youth can ne
yer look spruce III Old age.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

To restrain :hc spirit of anger IS mo
worthiest discipline we can put oursc''es'' TO-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

wur> our hatred is violent. we sink be-
,a,,b the level OF those we hate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

JE.S SAYS Pride is as loud oessar
az want, and great deal more saucy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

P.NK or WHITEFrELD. pALToN, Gave
have seen one or more bills Off new Geor-
gia wild cat concern Of the above name
the circulation of which will be attempted
in this community. The animal is thus
noticed 10y the d" Chicago Bank Note Re
porrr, a reliable publication:
Bank OF WHITFrIELp. DALToS, Gave
understand that the bills o: this inst,u-
ton are about To be toistcd on tie public
Our community have not Vet quite forgot
ten the Cherokee Insurance Co. Bank. of
Dal,or, or the Planters and Mechanics
Bank of Dalton OF which this Bank OF
Whiteiield, is ttS = Phoenix arising from
the ashes
We presume, as nearly all of the notes
Of the Planters and Mechanics have been
bought up at a heavy discount, they are
now ready TO try for a full issue # 500
900, the extent of their charter The bills
themselves of this new institution" have
such a sicklv look, that it would condemn
them-they are poorly executed. and even
il current, would be an easy prey for
Counterteiter>, Photographers, and altera-
tions; we would advise our readers to
stand from under
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

If Won want enemies, excel others; :
YOU wan, friends. lrt them excel you-"f
at leas. let chem think 50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
Foot an. Shoe shop.

a @nOr HIOps
AM prepared to manufacture order Gents
IL ] Morocco. Cali and Kip Boots Also. Ladies'
n Kid. Goat. Calf. aud undressed Morocco BOotce>,
alters aud BuskinS.
Heel Caters aud ootees made in good style, Of good
ock.
Shop over J NJ. Kings Leather Store. Ottawa, Ill.
R-pairing ne atty done. All work WARRANTED.
feb2s d. Z. TUCKER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

Row to destiny One Of these days he
NAV be polite and return your bow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

IFamau rcapeth what he soweth, what
a harvest will fall to the tallors
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

A DENTIST a, work in his vocation always
,ooLs doyn in the mouth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

S7R,wpEnn,us are sold in the San Fran
c;sco mayke, every mouth in the year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

FCIFtTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
<}Hce EiTd aDo,- - DffnrG EsfnE Main Sr>3t,
OTTAWA. Ills.
l.. q would respectfully cal! tic attention Of those
suffering Cnni, Disease. particularly
n!a. Iit. rliiIg. salt r-nn. EruIfi"s =" the Face
ard SH Svaii Head. pi Sores, aud all diseases arising
from iIr.I I'ur.-- at the tin'd-
Also. I..iorn;-s Cur, atur-s. and Diseases of the
Spr.., UiSi"r nf the Feet Contracted iut>. StiG
Joints. 4c.
Cancer treated upon entirely new principle, ani
viii, success heretofore Guriuaietl. arf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
Fairbanks Scales.

ANEIt;Ii Lock. Railroad Track,
w tsi:road EeUot, Miners and
E73 Transportation. Hay. Coal and Stock,
N Portable = at torn. Dormant Hopper
Scales. for Grain. and all the varie
lies of Counter Scales.
! AGSz. For .air Ey
l1sSkA GEO ". PIERCE. A1ent
~ W-s, side "f Count House square
szSIET---z -G-lys
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
NJ / l. l. I X l.. IL y
MISS AVERY

" A. i.s, opened ano.
IL ,Srr large stock OF
Fall and Winter
MILLINERY GOoDS-
Her stock is coTI,i-;c
r"ps.-ring of -v-rv variety
Of DRESS HONNFTS Of the
latest d".ignS. All the new
aud elegant shades Of N-l-
vet. Also new and hand %
some Tot OF Siraws. which
hsv. = decided new Sh4I'-
and collar. trimmed with
thn-- dtrE and beautiful
sh ID : "f Rihnon-.
A hand >nrrr- stock nf L.
riyr aud >hr'l1ui Wool .
Misses ndlp'ant'>L plNr
Hood. i.sdli-> Hoods, and
NJ -ipo-s-, shetland Woo
Wills. Armi-f- and Nitten~,
which are very nae" for
S-hori Ni.s-,. 4 n,E Nu'i
choice lor of prr-s TriH-
rniues. Dress and tlc.k
Patterns. Hair N-,-. and
all that j. nice al new.
Miss Av-ry huv- fur cash,
or credit whic j. a. good
as cash. allowing her 10
,f the riry wh.r- Si,. sipt-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
G. &. CCcs.IsfCss. ". ~.

Es-sinn DrUgG;sf "Hd 4 fy,fh..dtb- Nm" NJ. Off''h-
tWIipi.tSkLF AND RETAIL
Import.r oi Drugs Chemicals, French Cognias Bran
4 rs. NiE--. SC.ac. dug:S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
III ,SlNESS CARDS.
THE NEW YORK BAKERY!

VxY J. II. WssEE1.El6.
FvRUE undersigned would pectuliy in form the inha-
i bitanrs Of Ottawa and vicinity that he IS no"
n,-p,rr 70 furnish the choicest variety of Crackers
srrh a. Butter Soda, Lemon Eos.on, Oyster Ahernetha
Il Water biscuit. Alsu, Pread, Cakes, Brown Bread
Pies &C. &c. in good variety. Confectionery, nf the
choicest selection. constantly on hard Ali kinds OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake ale Ia oir;er.
The subscriber having spared no pains nor expense IN
fitting for the convenience and acco'nmoda-
t"n Of h. and the public generally are now
able furnish anything their line to those who dc
sire. Those wishing the New York Wagon to call daily,
will please send their orders the n. y Bakery, to
the Posi- Onice.
"R-memher the place, in Edwari.' Block. fe~
onr west of H. Thompsors store, Main Street Send in
your ord:rs and they will receive prompt attention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
DC IOR HARRIS.
Il Ia NS-l'SSI..

NFFICE in RI. story Of Siul-r building, near
the Bank "f Ottawa. Residence. East Nam street
Of Fox River au2HZ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

rurc,s-s part "f the city where she Hnd-
desirable gods and low prc-s. Bel ewing herself 10
h- 81 q h-.t Judge. Of Millinery goods that
info New York. from TINS citv or Sny in the West
she ha. full confidence To i-fy competition
Rooms corn- Of Nain and Columbus SO Ottawa Ill
o,.I SARAH AVERY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31


Hay associated themselves together tor the practice
I,rniti"U respectfully t-TI-..r their
the :itiz-n- "i uJtaws aud vicinity
\ E.-AH I,-r,cus indebted I" either of the under
81. ,r requested to call immediately amt arrange
tie
lice Huure-'- Drug Store. Ia S,i'e ST.
g NSEu. VI. u.
i.nIn L VI. MCARrIIU K. ". p.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
ILECTKo CHI MIcAL FAITHS.

ELECTkO 0 CHI M1CAL EATH
g.. ". EAN DOss!:T.
Es .,.Cu:r Sf:sy-is j:sH.
Crfr> Ti.rgu~'s Store. sOHth s'6~ fo"rt U"rsS
lNE.VAN IOEkN. with ii- l:a'is aud Medicine, IL
p-.usr-d all forms "f Ciir'''c an C'n' Ia
turiousi lie .f.ct"all, draw W,r:uy nut
OF ard msgcay rrii-'e 'hr patient when
suT-ring from Salvation aud Nrrcuri il Snr-S. sd-c'i"s
y permanent A-o. i'll all t"rMs "f ScT"fuia
Ehe umati.r, Nrurgia krYS f,-las. sait Ef-um Sctt
Head UraiI,- and rirEug i'll the Csiarrh Br"n-
of,iri- A.iIs. Con ia frr and >rconi stag--,
LIVER Complain Dv-rrI'Sia. Piles. Gravel and Kidney
Affections Drray-d Eoae>- r. Yer SOrcs. White swell
ing Contracted CuI,l>. IT Joints. &c, &c Cancers
and Iunurs successfully cured without the Use "i the
kuif-. j,nl4
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31

CRors-Never have we seen a fairer
spring ushered in than the present, or at
least in this latitude The weather has
been for some time most lovely; in fact
all our farming friends could have wished,
and we'll are they improving the npportu-
nity thus afforded for commencing the
summers crops. Flowing Is now the or
der of the day, and our farmers and cit-
zens generally are busy with their garden
ing and other spring work
The peach trees are now IN bloom, thus
giving assurance that We will have an
abundant crop of this healthy and excel
lent fruit. if Jack Frost should behave
himself in future. Our wheat fields begin
to nut on their best livery, and are clothed
in the loveliest green-giving the patient
farmer assurance of a good crop at harvest
to remunerate him for his toll and care in
cult;yatiny ythen-Jonesjoro Ga.., y
THE Bucyrus Journal speaks practically
of the game of billiards. That paper says
il is a game consisting of two men III their
shirt sleeves. punching balls about on Ia.
bIe. and presenting the keeper with ~
cents or As is most commonly the case in
this country, telling him to lust mark ii
down" This last mentioned custom has
given them the title of billiard markers
IF Won have a decided genius for the game
you will make a superior player at an ex
pense of 5000. Blacksmiths, carpenters
&c, play it for exercise. 1t was invented
by a saloon keeper who was not satisfied
with the profits on whiskey. and was toe
much opposed to temperance to water it
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-31
Sash, Dssr and Blind Factory,

>i>a. Dsef aRd Rjtnd Fa'tOry.
I'VE take this method to inform the puh!ic that We
w have purchased the Sash. Door AMI Blind Factory
OF A. ,. Caqu-la aud are now prepared to furnish
thing in line "f business. such Sash. Doors
u 'nd>. Frames and Moridngs. Orders promptly filed
short notice.
Having Lumhrr Yard in rorn-r'"o with onr FScro
ry, think fariiitie> for furnishing building
rais nn"qa''-d in this City and in vite
o-s farmers and al others who may want anything in
our line c.ill an satisfy yourselves that sell
"A gral article just what Won want AMI cheap for
cash. Their. will he found st our Lumber ONr- Doors
Bind. Sash, yaze aud glazed Glass, obs Paints and
Nails.
Once Main Street Ottawa. III.
STEAWE ( POWELL
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