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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-10-20
ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL,

y + w y . Z X
when completed SIX years ago, the st. Nicholas
universally pronounced the magnificent,
and thoroughly organized establishment of the
kind this continent
What them it remains to-day-tc1thoUt rirGl
an siss saptuoSHss, and in the general elements
Of comfort and enjoyment.
The Hotel has accommodations fer 1000 guests, in
Guiding 100 complete suites Of departments for fam lilies.
Sis hundred persons can be comfortably seated at
the tables OF the three public dining rooms, and no.
thing modern has devised for the convenience
and social qualification of the travelling public has been
omitted in its plan i neglected in its practical de-
tails.
abroad derived from its magnitude its superb appoint
nents, and its hoae-lje comforts and Eururies has
enhanced every year by the unwearied exertons
Of the Proprietors-
sepl-3m TREADWELL WHITCOMB K co.
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To Con Sumpiiyes.

The Advertiser, having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having suffer-
ed several years with lung Affection and that
dread disease, Consumpen-is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send COPY Of the pre-
scrption used Gree of CHARGE, with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will find
SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS &c
The only objec; OF the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scripon is to benefit the afflicted, and spread nforma.
ton which he conceives TO be invaluable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy, it will them
nothing, aud may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
oc291y Williamsburgh, Kings County, New York
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EAGLE MII.Ls.-Under the management
of Mr. Jer. Wood, this mill is rapidly at
tracing attention. The farmers like it
for the promptness and politeness with
which their wants are attended to, and
town people are running that way because
they get such good flour. Orders for
flour, meal &c, can be left at Woods
market
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DR. WEscoTr will be at the Geiger House
Friday and Saturday till noon, Oct Goth
and 9th. The DR.. has visited Ottawa
regularly every four and six weeks for the
last two years. He has earned for him
self a reputation for promptness, frank
ness and success in the treatment of
chrome diseases unsurpassed by any other
nlYSician
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-10-20

FIRE IN SHE STATES PRIsoN-The engine
mousse attached to the States prison near
TINS city, was burned down on Sunday last
Loss Loss estimated at $4,000 insured for ST.
ooo, Our Fire Department was called out
ouI coul1 not reach the ground in time to
save the building.-Jolet SIGNAL
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/. R.UGu & Co.'s the cold weather
is fast approaching, we would remind all
those in want of heavy clothing to call at
this old established house. From the
bundles we see taken from their store, we
conclude they sell as they advertise
at cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-10-20

At the request of many friends of both polite al par
ties, announce myself candidate at the approa ch-
ing election for the Office OF Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF this county In making this direct appeal to for
your sufrages it is proper that SHOULD say that dis
claim al nep ton OF interfering with present politics
organizations Of attempting influence any voter
in his choice OF legislative state presidential tickets
/ am an independent candidate, standing aoof from
all political combinations. relying fer success the
favorable consideration Of the people alone.
Peru, July IS 1862 HENRY ;. BEEBE-
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OTTAWA WHOLESALE MARKET.

OTTAWA, Oct. 90, 1860
fIomr-Winter wheat, 81 15a3 pr loo; spring
extra, So. 5Oa275; spring W fine 200.
Corn NeaL-S0afI.O0 100
Ikedt-Wnter, S0aS5c; spring, .2a.5.
Cofat-Ear 35c for 20 lbs. shelled 35c for Is lbs.
Lltts--l7c for 80 lbs.
Baf{eg-i0a4Sc for 4S lbs.
Rge-4oc.
1GmothY .>eel-sl.65,
Potds0cSz-2Oc. p. bush.
EygS-9c.
Butter-l2-al4c.
cur SAins-1c.
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NARRiED-in This city. at the residence Of the
brides father, by the Rev L. Coleman the evening
OF the 6th inst, Mr.. ERNAS C. PiE>TkE and Hss Fran
CTS MoFEY.
In Marseiles by the same the evening Of the 18th
inst Mr. CIRCUIT VI. BCrrEkFIELD and Miss REBECCA H.
RCTTER
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srrivaI ana Departure of Mails.

WM l.. GIBSON, Post Muster.
OTTAWA, Oct. /, 1860
Ucstora i0H, Chicago and Rock Island Railroad,
arrives 3 p. Nj; closes ! :Jj A.
EHterH -H1I, by railroad, arrives l:30 P. NJ.
closes 1880 ".
Free@Om -HrH, arrives at L NJ. Tuesdays and Fri
days; departs at 1:3) P. II same days.
NOyttCiHe -KiH, arrives Fridays M; departs Sa-
tUrdays a N.
LisJon NtH, arrives Saturdays u ~ departs Satur-
days Pm
To'tjca NrH. arrives Thursdays and Saturday al ~
NJ; departs same day at
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DR.. JOHN HURIEy.
EAGLE MILLS.

TGNHE subscriber would inform public that he Is
Il now ru inning the above Mil, and is prepared to do
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK
In the best possible manner, the Mill has been
thoroughly Repaired and is in first rate order Good
and attentive Mliers are employed and will be
stany on hand to wait upon customers. Farmers and
others will find to their advantage to give me call be-
fore going elsewhere.
N.B-Orders for Flour Feed be left at the City
Market at the Mill, and will be promptly attended to-
Ottawa, Oct 6, 1860 j. WOOD
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A 7. BkRTHorD, Ag't Morris Canal

Mr. Dickerson, the Western Agent, in
forms US that the above Scale has been in
constant use nearly four years, and that it
is set out of level seven feet A large
stock of these Scales, including the 20 ton
track and ton Hay Scale, are set up and
can be seen at his tin plate warehouse,
No. 40 Wabash Avenue.-Chicago Press and
Iridlue
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EXCHANGE BANK
THE CITY BANK.

Organized in 1556 ande, tie GsuerGE BaHkHg Lar Of
Illinois.
EA II ES. s E. EH - CO..
BiSHERS.
EXCHANGE
NEW YORK,
BOSTON.
PHILADELPHIA,
ST. LOUIS
CHICAGO,
And al the principal cities of the United States bought
and sold
Also, will draw in suit purchasers on England,
Scotland, ireland, and all important points i'll connen-
tai Europe.
Collections made in all parts Of the State, nd tied
for day of payment at current rate of exchange.
Interest allowed on deposits.
Banking hours from So An. to Az Pm.
EDWIN Z. ALLEN. tdsh'r. II. +. EAMES fres't.
O. II. BULLEN, Asst Cr-b. EDW. EAMES, T. Prest.
Ottawa. August 10, 1883.
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-sZlE Els

EE-SruI CIV AKD-Alter thorough trial by innu-
erabl- living witnesses H-rTi,Es Coated Pills
have proved be the medicine of the This rene
steadily advance ia the estimation Of
world as the best family medicine ed
In all bilious arrangements they never fail. and
universal cathaTIc, excel all Others Price -
See advertisement on third page.
oc13-1y W ". tAPRoN, IrGrettrg Agent
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CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, Oct Is, 1860
The transactions on Change yesterday were linn
tied, and the general features ofthe market showed
downward tendency. Wheat opened at Sic for
No. spring, sc. for No. do, and 9jc. for North
western club. At the close prices were &c; lower
aad in the after part of the dhy prices declined lc
further. Flour was much the same on the pre-
yious dav, and BUYERS had the advantage. Corn
was quiet at 6sa3Sc. for No. l md in store
Cats dull at sc in store. harley and rye I'M
changed. Freights firm at lSc. for wheat to Buffa-
lo-Ii7Qss oct. 1871.
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H00FlAND's GERMAN PILL,

being well known throughout Europe and America needs
no eommendation here. They purely vegetable,
prepared with great exacEess, and sugarcoatcd No
better Cathartic Pill found PRICE % cts per
These medicines prepared by DR.. c. NJ JACKSON
Co. Philadelphia, Pa, and ST Louis, Mo- and sold by
druggists and dealers medicines everywhere The sig
nature Of C. VI. JACKSON Will be the outside Of each
bottle or box.
In Ererybodys Almanac published annually,
vt ind testimony and commendatory notices fron all
parts Of the country These Almanacs given away ty
Ill our agents.
For sale in Ottawa by &. L. til 0NpSON, D. WALK
ER, z. 7. GRIGGS, and VI. KNEUSSL. nev12
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Estray Horse.
KSAKEN M ny the Subscriber residing on Mr.. r. p.
L Lemons farm, miles northwest of Ottawa. a
BAY HORSE, Il hands high, and otherwise distinctly
marked. The owner can have the same by proving
property, paying expenses, and taking him away.
sep29 ROONEY DICKINSON,
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AT PRESCOTTS.
LINCOLN HATS, Made to
DOUGLAS HATS, order
BRECKENRIDGE HATS, at
BELL HATS. short
SMITH HATS, notice.
BROADWAY STYLE SILK HATS
ZOUA VE HATS
OPERA IA Is
Infants Hats and Caps,
Children's Hats and Caps.
Gems Furnishing Goods,
OF every description.
Gents fine wool Over Shirts;
Gents fine wool Under Shit IS and Drawers;
Neck Ties, Kid, Buck Fur, and a large variety OF
other STYLES of Clio TE.S.
PLUSH CAPS, Constantly
Fur cars. on hand
CLOIH CAPS or
LADIES' FANCY FIRS made to
GENTS FJR C6zLARS order.
BEFFALO R0BES.
Y. C. PRESCOTT having just returned from New York,
he would like show his stock of goods his
ny friends and customers.
The only exclusive Hat, Cap, and Fur Store in
Ottawa.
Northeast corner of the Public Square, east of
EameS Allen Co.'S Pank.
OTTAWA Sept. 10, 1850. F. c. PRESCOTT, Agent.
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Howe IMPROVED SCALE IS fast taking n
lead in the market on account of its sim
plicity and durability, the doing away with
check rods, and taking the wear off the
knife edge by receiving the friction Oh
balls, is an extremely happy thought of
the inventor We have been shown q
number of certificates of the accuracy and
durability of Howe Scale; amongst others
the following decisive one rs to its merits :
The DELAWARE, LACkAwAsA, AND WESTERN X. r. Co,
Local Department Agency at Washington, n. j.,
September IL, 1850.
Mr. JoHs HOWE. JR.-Dear &r:-The continued use
OF your 200 ton Scale Plane No. 6, only strengthens
my opinion to the accuracy and durability of the
Scale Shall weigh it this year least 200 200
TONS and consider it good the day it put up
Respectfully yours
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1860, LIVE &LET LIVE! 1860.

HAVE just returned the East with large stock
L Of ssasonshie Goods, purchased Low figures
and respectfully invite my friends and tie public call
and examine the goods Gud learn the prices before pur
chasing. Ny stock Comprises complete OF
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FURNISHING GOODS.

The best in the city, consisting in part Of
Fine White and Fancy Shirts;
Collars, all sues and styles;
100 doz Under Shirts and Drawers;
Hosiery, Cravats, Neck Ties;
Black and other Neck Handkerchiefs;
Stocks, Suspenders, Pocket Hdkfs.;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-10-20

. subscribers have just opened, st the above
Z stand, most superior stock Of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-10-20

Black and fancy Satin, silk, and Grenadine, Silk Plush
.s fancy and plain Cassimeres, and plenty Of other
different styles and kinds too numerous 10 mention.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24
RED oAE.

Tux sslrss~rs for tie faspose cf meeting srs.a e.
msaa fer pure hsrd STOCK. hare tbs pasassEe Of -
censsing that they havs thss
SSf>e and ask pseie The c.mue
tr-in Of Rerses rsnks E.reess a,A
ss~e The sire Of k- Oak Iron's CaAmas, formerly
med u thi. ety .ni the sire 4 ef the sna
stesf animals bird in the Meet ,h>
nriv.l-d Pecshenas wesdEans~s's rr.esire ssailion
sold Tor hixh rre~l Walker sAAmus:" Ds. Ahr~Aama
srcsunS baN rseshsr ~nh sAAy e&Asss have Ma
odd in this market high has,ess tros,n
mare IN the STATE Is "CAdnas" aaa By srvxsS
gentleman In this city -
PxniGs OF kso oAG-Rea Oak got By rroa's Ca.
ns he oy Bosch Cadan. be ., American Eclipse. be
earoc ard he - import- pou,eae. Red oAk.s dam b.
.amus srand-i.m ey sasehrs Rsy." he b. Arsr.n. q
hentacky Dam - fron's Csdnns Brunswick. grand.
tam ey Cooks whip" Brunswick ~ Oaa .-Samps~s
nreah Col knfsrs, dam by Prince Easard Nsckis
oan be ~ sir Arch~y, sanp:es ~ .'Sr Arch~y ~
inpoT,-j Rea Bre..,
pSscnsPr,o~R-i Oak high sa.r~i s,s-ae
trni aud naa ssen give. sr-. rreEi> VI s~. and vii
&c tour yeats old the SSth a.y Of Jane. isGa
Rcd Oak Was shawn ~ the N.si,sai Horse
too. ~inning the Premiums sis snd
Premium C1atS Ohio. Premium Of HE
class sna the Fremiau. lh~ Cree
Horses Butler the Show .
Far. he tsk Of hi. cls.e so<
.-o Grand Ss~~p Stakes Pr~saiau, boating sl
corn, Proud American wriShts Msnarch Aaa uany
other nne Horse.
TEkNS-T~enty Dollars.
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has itself such for the cure of every
variety of Throat and Lung Complaint that il is en-
tclv for to recount the evidence OF Its
virtues wherever has been employed. As it has long
been in throughout this section, We need
up 10 the bestt everas heen and that may be relied
IN 70 do their relief I'll q has been found to do
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-05-24
NOrdyke's Percussion Bolt
HOME PROOF.

HOME PROOF.
STRICKLAND BRIDiLASD ssy-"Af,er . trial o.
- more han x months Nor dykes Percussion Bolt,
sccompIishes the object fully. We bolt -four
DAMP wheat with and DIAL 10 cleaner than
before
BROWN : ApDINGroN. Mr.. Addinston was for L.
wears mi sssl Rrght~el say I'VE
pleased with Nordyke's Percussion Bolt We
DO alts grinding. and grind TO suit thu
CAN aud will the capacity
--comm Bsl, IS to b per cent"
r SwARrZ Esq. twenty eight years . miller. and
miller in the Riehm ond City Mis, says Nor
dykes Percussion Bolt has advantage "fsr sts
py doing close Hork g las s9sas
Has cen the Bolt for months.
Mr. WILCoXEN OF Muncie. says: Nordyke's Percussion
Bolt gives better yield and perfect separation
A. McLUCAS, Esq. OF ECONOMY many miller
for George Gillespie. of Hsserstevn, Ini.. have
hes Percussion Bolts and much pleased
with its operation 1T bolts with and profit II
aud .uperhne nour the time I have never
known it to clog !"
BRADY & son, ofthe Quaker City WORKS. Richmond
We have jnst put too OF Sordykes Pat Percns
sion Bolts land consider Ia-m entirely superior
in use, they will from to four poupds OF tour
per bushei over the common bolt
AZ the last state Fair: The Committee says -
We consider II superior to other arrangement ana
recommend first 1remium Of twenty dollars"
AZ the Wayne County Fair, the COMMITTEES
We take pleasure in Nordy kes Per
A--New Bolts furnished and in operation and war
raptei.
!TPrhe Improvement attached 10 Bolts in in
day time Apply W. T. DENNIS
Geu.l A gent Mill Work Engines and Machinery.
3otf RICHMOND, Ind
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I IGHTNING! LIGHTNING RODS

ing up David Munsoa'. Copper Tub,i.s Lirhtnine
Rods ia Wayne County This 10 the most s.isbsssed
popular Rod in sxsfanee-hsving :sksn first pre-.
mi almost every state Pair hsid ia the United
States Specimens Of IL ba ~ Esqr. Lyis's
c6ics. an orders received by X. o. DORMER.
HENRY JONES.
Rich.ona, Ind Nay e,h, 1880. as-4s
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su>uIs General Purpose Stallion popular amanw Al
lfegs-m~n. and his nd action von.
and A.s blood choice, the nov.
PEDfeakr wArsr cssEr--wsyne Chief sss~S By
Capt. Hts Belfeunder 2ni, D-tspusi.
he Inp-rtei ~founder the l. OF Ese,.aa
roius Has>~ of the iAv. Capt Hlls's Bfcund-rs dan
Lady Aipert. che by MAmhrino he hy
i4sdy Aip~rt by rppoo Ssih Messenger
her grand lam Messenger. Wayne chiefs
sired ~ the Thorough bred WAa,oa w he by Brunswick
brunswick by SanaPtr by Sir Arvh~y. Brans~ick da
by Prince EawAsx he Mack john he Az.
hey Mnekie ihns dam by Belle Air. dsm
sired by whip Sampter by Sir Areh~y,
Imrcrt Red Rreast.
wayne adsrk Bsy hands high COO.
sd-rei judges thu
Vest, and Of this aa~ays ready TO .ho~ proaf.
The attention Of those no have Mare md
snNiou. Fast Stock respectfully called 20 thts
He Sucking eoits, Prvml
ums At the lsst Wayne Coaaty Fair.
TERM>-Tea Dollars
~ Season will bexiSen Is Suck ing Colt non
Wayne Chi-f he shown . tn, mex County Fair,
He'd Oak wayre both be eupd At the 50.
oles Of the undersigned of the Huntington
SPINNING Il BENNErr.
RIoHheAp. April lst. 1860.
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Ayers Ague Cure,

which neurazes this Inalar.ous poison in the blood
stimulates the liver exp-l from the body A
it should it does this affecting disorder witt
perfect certainty. And it does more, rather Goes
what is of service those sub ec 10 this Infection
Ii taken in expels from the system as IT IS
absorbed and us keeps those who it free from ITS
attacks keeps the in health although exposed
the disease. Consequently it not only cures but
protect. FROM the variety OF affections which are
irduced by this malignant influence, such Remittent
Fever. Chill Fever. Dumb, Masked Ague Periodical
Headache, Bilious Headache, Bilious fevers, Neu-
ragia. Rheumatism, Gout Blindness. Tocthache, Ear
ache. Catarrh Asthma Palpitations, Painful Affections
OF the Spleen. Hystercs, Collie, Paralysis, and PanH
Affections Of the Stomach and Bowels, all Of which,
when arising from this will be found to ASSUME
more less the intermittent type. his "AGuH
CuRH" removes the of these arrangements, anS
cures the disease.
This it aecompshes by stimulating the excretoriea
expe the virus from the and these organ5
by degrees become habed do this their Office of their
own accord. Hence arises what term acciiadtat,oa
Time may accomplish the end but often life is not
long enough, sacrificed in the attempt. while this
"AGUE CURE +" does il at once, and with safety. we
have believe this surer as well az
safer remedy the whole class of diseases which
caused the Infection, than ether which
has been dscoyered and has still another important
advantage the public which is that 1t - cheap as
well good
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Nam Burned NJ the Stake In IeAs''
tCcTrespondenee Of the Ne" YORK 1hDons'I
RrcnAyAS Texas, April 20.

fCcrr,pondenee Of the New York Tribansl
BUCHANAN, Texas, April 20.
Allow me place IN your columns 'ol ~.
following recital of tale OF horror; ~
one of many Of which this section o. o
country is the theater. but winch ZOE -
ous reasons are kept out OF the Pubhc Pi'n'.'
and especially out of those honest Ano
iriotic Sheets which would bold them up ia
their true colors to the detestation OF 81 q"
Iehtened people. young man. "hese
name and residence shall suppress Tor rear
Of narrowing tie feelings Of fond mother
and sisters. to whom ignorance is bliss, came
into this county as "colpor,eur;" he Lad
a valuable stock Of books. maps. &C., con-
si.tng mainly OF Bibles and religious works.
the standards Of the Christian world, his;o-
ries. (Preecott's and others. school books
and Aliases. and unfortunately for HIM.
few copies of the Impending Crisis" and
some tracts favoring the cause OF freedom.
These were accidentally seen by some in
tense Pro- Slaveryite. who raised the hue
and cry against the I'D Yankee Abolition
book peddler." A mob soon had him in
fully logged, and robbed of his wagon and
would have ended, but just at this junciure
3
InrI orfipg to have been caught running
away from his master. with forged free
pass in his pocket. He (the negrc) was
forthwith dashed to a tree. and after . most
bs, bsrous beating he was told to cay who
had given him the pass. The half dead
and terrified negro, glad OF a chance TO
save himself, and we'll knowing who his cap
tors wished him to accuse, pointed out the
coluOrteuY. ADDING also In answer 10 artiul
questions. that he had received knife from
the peddler. with the advice to tske it and
cut his way to freedom. AID to burn lis
masters house over his head in revenge for
the barbsrous treatment he bad received.
Now OF all this there was no proof but
the word Of the negro, who would have
told Anything to procure his own release;
and yet /. was enough for the in.uriafed
mob. now numbering about $50 owners OF
slaves. their overseers and sons.
After a short consultation the poor man
was delivered into the hands Of Six Of the
most furious of the crowd.
These rolled the wagon under . tree,
covered it over with dry faggots. and over
the whole Of it poured a barrel Of tar; hav-
ing stripped their victim and immersed him
in the snme. they passed rope around his
neck and over limb. Then raising him SO
that his toes barely touched the top Of the
ccmbustible pile. the negro was made to ap-
ply the flaming torch, and thus the fearful
tragedy closed in the flames of the hellishly
concocted funeral pile. and the shrieks Of
the agonized victim.
In justice to outraged humanity. / must
say that this was witnessed by those who
would have had it otherwise. but too few to
avail aught against the iniuriated mass
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~ The revelations of Mordecai Bean.
an Ohio Democratic editor, before Covode's
Committee. inplicate our bogas Senator.
Fitch. He says that Fitch gave linn TO un-
derstand that $500 of Wendell's printing
fund was in his { F.s) hands, to be paid
over at any moment Oh the completion of
the negotiations for Mr. Beams influence on
behalf Of the Lecompton fraud. Fitch was
Chairman Of the Committee on Printing.
This evidence puts Fitch very clearly in the
position Of corrupt bargainer in votes or
of q corrupt go between whom other parties
used. 1t is nearly as pleasant record for
the fraudulent Senator IS The Pomerey
letter.
p The editor Of the Vanwert o.
Bulletin says he has been connected with
the newspaper publication for more than
thirty years: thar during that time he has
credited over $4,000 parsons lost by ncn
paying subscribers. advertisers, and iobbers,
rising ten thousand dollars, the major half
Of that running up beyond seventeen years.
bringing the interest equal to the principal.
showing loss OF over SEQ. coo. This is an
item oil experience in newspaper publication.
More than half of that sum was withheld
from Lin BY the rich and the very rich.
10 The people of Council Bluffs. Iowa.
have subscribed thirty thousand dollars as
bonus. to induce Joe Smith, Jr., to 90
there and collect around him a Mormon
community.