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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-12-01


Since the eSia.-59i. IL TIE Emperor Seu-
iouGue from HAyii, a." 't'e s'Sel.',ioh
OF President "e--@.s!- l3:o- government has
adopted such ..-5.'. PONY trEari Tor
eigner-, g 70 Lad 4 heavy 81. grafton c!
people OF color nom lie ti-i-t-t States.
We are happy to End the: James tedEatA,
of Kansas notriety, las IN this bushes
found conGei.iai employment and vastly
more useful than exciting discomfort III
Kansas. lie las been appointed general
agent of emigration by the President q
HaytI, and makes his headquarters at
Boston, In circular he has just iS-ued,
q circular IN which, among others, he
makes the following oilers TO coloied per
sons incline" 20 cihiG'A'e 20 iIaE1i:
i ifte passage; 'j'-s i''"' eAe4i. ,-oh
Ior al.'oI ,J a ,r:,,f -. Vii.
Haytians: the amrle.t protection: cor
dial welcome; nationality Of their own
Kindred; Tree scaooIs, s:isS i2g chapel-,
feiiulei"tl'e ""iN3 "--' i'''I -! IL t't4I
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-12-01
FOKM. sTYLE. AND IEEMs.

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OJDtteOHts. Address,
deci D. u. T. MOORE. RocAestel n y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

"A New DIsov,hKi.--lhe Boston Courier
has discovered the fact that the only obstacle
in the way of our progress, viz, Slavery, is
very conservative. There is no more similarity
between slavery and conservatism than there is
between stone in the machine and balance
wheel, it is true; but thi slight mistake is of no
consequence to the Courier. Smtten with the
beauties of those good old conservative times
when religion, law and physic weic dealt out to
the people in Latin, the Courier proposes, it is
said to publish itself in the same good old
language; and the following is given as a
specimen.
johannes Tintinnabulum 1t Edvardus Ever
EFT, Grant procul dubio Praeses ct Vice -Pracses
hujus Republica proximus idibus Marti ].
Tintinnabulum est orator ct amicus suae pa
triae."
Should the Courier happen to be in want OF
something more conservative still than Latin
we would recommend him to the new alphabet
which has been invented by Brigham Young
for preventing the diffusion of intelligence
However, his Latin is quite enough for us for
it is more than we can make out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

PERsoNAL.-Mr. joins =. BRowN, our able
and accomplished Dragoman at Constantinople,
has recently passed short time in our bcau,i-
ful Village, with which he expressed himself
highly pleased. 1t was reported some time
since that he had been sent as minister to Per-
STA; but there is not, as we understand, sufii-
cent appropriation for that purpose yet. Mr.
Browns intimate acquaintance with the Ian
guage and people of the East would render
his mission to Persia-the France of Asia, one
of great value and Importance to the country
Without large appropriation however, it would
break any one of q small fortune to undertake
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18
GRAssHoppERs IN ADDISON Couyry-A

GRAssHoPPERs IN ADDISON CouSTY.-A
correspondent writes as follows:
At Shoreham, the farmers are greatly troubled
with grasshoppers. Everything seemed to be
covered with them, and at every step they
swarmed before us. Some of the meadows are
eaten off close to the turf. Farmers that usually
cut from 20 to 100 tons of hay, will not, this
season. cut over 10 to fifteen tons; costing them
from $500 to $1,000 to feed the grasspoppers.
We were informed that the grasshoppers ex-
tended along the Lake shore ebout seventy-fve
miles; and that some of the farmers were SELL
ing their young cattle at half the price paid for
them last fall. Wheat is not damaged much;
the leaves, only, being eaten, leaving the heads
good. Oats are entirely ruined, and the far
mers are cutting them to save the straw. There
is but very little corn planted in this region, as
the soil is hard and difficult to work, and the
raising of stock more profitable The grass
hoppers have trimmed off the patatoe tops,
STRIPPED the leaves from the bushes, and are
destroying every green thing.-St. Adams Mes
singer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

Milton A. Adams, the notorious burglar al
Hyde Park, has been arrested and placed UNI
der $1,000 bonds to appear for trial.
Barnard Hartshorn, of Lunenburg, hal Sl4
stolen few days since, by some thief who en-.
tered his room at night.
Charles E. Clark son of ]. d. Clark. of Brad.
ford has received the appointment as student
at the naval academy, Annapolis, Md, and en-
tiers upon his duties about the first of Septem-
Der. He received his appointment through
Hon. j. s. Morrill,, Member of Congress.
A barn belonging to Mr.. John S. Furber,
near Londonderry, N. H., depot, was struck by
lightning Wednesday afternoon, and with a
large quantity of hay and grain, four cows, two
sheep, and one horse was burned A little boy
of Mr.. Furber's eight years old, is supposed to
have been burned in the flames.
The family of Josiah w. Brown of Manches-
ter, have experienced most sad and crush
ing sorrow. Five interesting and lovely chill
dren as ever graced household, and all they
had, have fallen victims to that new and terri
bic scourge (diptheria) that is raging in many
localities and all within the short space of thir
ty-two days.
There have been series of severe thunder
storms and small tornadoes throughout the
West within the last fortnight, doing consider
able damage in some places, as at Springfield,
ILL.,, Davenport, Charleston and Keokuk, Iowa,
and New Boston, ILL., Hundreds of farmers
are said to be temporarily moving from north
ern Missouri into Iowa, to save their cattle
from destruction by the drouth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

THE PRosPEcr In New YoRK.-Some Of
our Republican friends express n great deal
of anxiety about the result of the presidential
election in New York. Half inclined 10 be-
ieve what some of the democratic papers so
confidently assert, that the disappointment of
Mr.. Stewards friends at his failure to receive the
Chicago nomination will keep them from any
active participation in the canvass, they have
felt that combination of the opposition would
at least render New York a doubtful State. In
short speech at Boston, on Monday evening
of this week, Mr.. Seward thus stated his opin-
ion of the result in the Empire State:
81 should not allude to my own state if it
were not that some democrats | have heard
make strong claims upon the popular vote in
the state of New York. | have not often been
mistaken, and | therefore venture to correct
these remarks of others by saving to you what
l said to the republicans of Maine. when they
told me that it was moderate enough to say that
they have twenty thousand majority fof Lincoln
and lIamlin, but that they had some uneasincss
about the state of New York,-that they might
set down their majority in Maine at their own
figure, and then multiply it by four, and they
would approximate the majority in the state OF
New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

FIRE IN GAYsv1LLE.-On Monday morning,
Aug. Gsh, at O'Clock, fire broke out in the
factory of Thomas Greenbank, at Gaysville, in
Stockbridge. The factory was on The south
side OF White River, and was destroyed, to-
gether with the dry house, two stores occupied
by Gustavus A. Cady and Lewis p. Dean !;
the harness shop of L. +. Hall; a hotel and
barns and hall belonging to Milton L. Smith,
Esq, and the dwelling house of Mr.. Dean.
The contents Of all but the factory buildings
were mostly saved. The bridge across the river
was also burned, and on the north side of the
river there were burned, dry house, wool
room and wool shed owned by NJ. Gay & Son !;
a store, barn and carriage house owned by
Daniel Gay. The store was occupied by Albert
A. Brooks, and the dry goods were mostly
saved in good condition. The total loss is va
riously estimated from $4,000 to 100000,
partly insured. The loss of the Windsor Coun-
ty Mutual is from 800 to $1,000.
Strong suspicious entertained that the
fire was kindled by incendiaries. One man has
been arrested, and the officers were in pursuit
of another.- STANDARD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

THE CAMPAIGN is very quietly conducted just
at present, at least so far as the Republicans
are concerned, here in New England, but in the
great West it is far otherwise. There the can
vass has commenced in good earnest, and its
results SO far portend complete Republican
victory. Throughout the western States mon
ster mass meetings are held, and the enthusiasm
altogether exceeds that of the great campaign
of 1910. At Springfield IMnois, recently a
grand mass meeting was convened at which
more than 10000 persons were present. The
procession as it passed the residence of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN was as broad as the streets and
roads would allow and over ten miles in length.
More than three hours were occupied in passing
a given spot. Several stands were erected and
eight or ten speakers holding forth at one time
for as many different audiences In Indiana
and Wisconsin, also, the enthusiasm is "im-
mense." These States will all roll up tremen-
dous majorities for LINCOLN and HAMIIS next
November.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

JUST PRIDE?-Mr Douglas is certainly grow
ing proud in his old days. On entering New
England he aspires to mingle his greatness with
the memories of Clay and Webstcr which he
would hardly have ventured to do in the West ;
for suci degree of pride there the true DEM
ocracy would not tolerate. In one of his recent
speeches he proceeds with much easy compla-
cency, to associate himself it'll Clay and Web
ster. These men were GIANTS and so is Mr..
Douglas it is true but when he enters their
society, he should leave off the LITTLE"
something which we have not seen him do vet.
The fact is, Mr.. Douglas showed SO much
low spirited toddyiSm to the domineerng, over
bearing power that sought to assasinate the
great champion of freedom and equal rights in
the Senate, that he will run narrow risk in
all decent society, South as well as North, OF
being thought not only Httte, but quite mean
Why did he not come out then, like man, and
declare that tho he was the advocate of dem.
ocracy, yet he scorned to ally it with bullyisn
and assassination? Clay and Webster would
have scorned to stand by and see a human
against them in debate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

OBlrUARY.-The Hon. George T. Hodges
died at his residence in Rutland on Thursday
Aug. 9th, at the age of Il years. Mr. Hodges
was a native of Clarendon, but he had resided
there for about half century. He had been
a member of both branches of our State Leg
islature, and he represented the LIST District OF
Vermont, (as the Districts are now constituted, ]
during part of the 34th Congress, filling on,
the term for which the Hon. James Miacham
then deceased, had been elected lie was also
President of the Bank of Rutland about twcnt,
years. As citizen, business man and public
officer he won the regards of a large circle oil
friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18
CAMBRIDGE ugust 1 5.


Whole number Of Cattle at market 1872 1900 Reeves
and 2I2 Stores consisting of Working Oxen Mch Cows
aud one. two and three years old.
pRIcEs-Market Beef-EXtra, SO T5a 81 O0-lst quality,
50 ooso 5o-2d quality S. 90; Sd quality So 75 ordinary
So rs. ''
STRENGTHENING 0xen-SI5, to $780,
Cons and CdiueS-$2O, so. 40 a $50.
Ysdrhnys-None. Too Years oid-$lO S12.
Three Years Oid-Sl4 SIT.
SAeep and LGmbs-72T5 at market Prices--in lots,
81, 25a 81 90 each. Extra, So 10, 80 81 90 each
Hides-0 &c per 10. TGHow II &c per lb.
CdT SKINS, lOal3c yer lib. Peits-50c 81 rs each.
ktMARKs-There large increase in the
.e tr supply of which was Of good quality large num-
per OF buyers present, and the weather fine with cool
breeze hom the Northwest sales have been quick last
weeks prices for good quality fully maintained Sheep SOLD
wen at last weeks prices quite number of transient buy
ers present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

PoLIrICAL PovERTY.-Giles Harrington
ESQ.,, the Breckenridge candidate for lieutenant
governor Of Vermont, is announced as the new
ibility. BY the laws of The Unies States he i,
forbidden to hold State office, and by the
laws of Vermont State officer is rendered in.
capable of holding federal office. 1t is moi
likely that Mr.. Harrington will relirqush the
bird in his hand for the one in the bush; but
man who is constitutionaly and legally ineligi
BILE? The matter, however, is only important
as question of propriety or of decency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

THE EPIDEMIC or THE NINETEENTH CEN
TuRY.-This is the title of a. pamphlet which
was written by former Vermonter who has
been for sometime citizen of Virginia. The
epidemic of this century, according to the
pamphlet, is aJolitioaisn,, or otherwise, repuJ.
licdniSm.
1t is an epidemic which is destined to spread
great deal before it stops and especially in
the territories, where not a single STAKEHOLDER
will be able to escape it. 1t is as baneful to
slavery as daylight ia TO bats.
The pamphlet traces the origin of slavery to
the ten commandments For example-"Ihou
shalt not covet thy neighbours man serrant %
But to do the author justice, he declares that
God, though he has established slavery in the
ten commandments does not lore it, however
blessed it may be- Virginia appears to be be-
coming hysterical. Her sister States must Try
to soothe her, if it can be done by any thing
short of compromise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18
DOUGLAS IN NEW ENGLAND.

Stephen A. Douglas, the great Non Interven-
ter has recently been journeying through New
England, shaking hands with camp followers,
eating clans and making stump speeches. His
ostensibie object, as he informed the people at
Concord, N. H., was a pilgrimage to the grave
of his father"-"a quiet visit to the scenes of
his childhood" Such journeys are not unfre-
quent, but Mr.. Douglas is the first orphan bent
upon so ereditable an errand who has SO stoically
grappled with his emotions as to pause and
make half hundred speeches on his way to
the cemetery. This is the year of lions. We
have had the japanese, the Great Easternj and
the Prince of Wales is on his way; hence it is
no marvel that the people, now they have their
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

forgotten even the name of the writer of this
article.
Unaided and alone, sometimes by hard man.
ual toll, sometimes by school teaching, and then
as a confidential clerk and book Keeper, he
wrought his way to manhood, winning the con-
fdence of all who knew him. lie then invested
his business talents and reputation as an Offset
TO capital, in the mercantile business with a
partner in Medina, Ohio.
A few years of industry, frugality, and pros
perity made him sole proprietor of the concern
In the winter of 1910 and 80, 1--WE think it was)
while an unusually large stock was on the way
from New York, mostly purchased on short
credit, his store, with all the goods on hand,
were destroyed by fire, and the insurance was
but light in proportion to the loss.
"Blake is ruined" cried oHej "all his proper
ty destroyed but his now goods, and in debt for
them" "IIe must go UNDER" cried another
"Necer J." was the response of another; "neith-
er fire nor water can overcome the founding Of
the Green Mountain snow storm" And so it
proved. lie was shocked for an hour, but not
for a day. His manhood and energy were su-
porior to misfortune's frowns. A newly en-
closed building was obtained to store the goods
in as they arrived The dry goods boxes were
empted of their contents and into impromptu
counters. Large posters and the newspapers
announced that the new goods must be sold
cheop for cash. The people flocked there for
great bargains. The goods were sold-every
note was met at maturity, and in short time
the new "Phenix Block" rose from the ashes
and upon the foundations Of the old store.
Mr. Blake has held many offices of trust in
his adopted State, and has been a member of
both houses of the Ohio Legislature, always
filling his position to the satisfaction of his
constituents and with great credit to himself
The offices he has held have all been volunta-
ny offering from the people, and not sought for
by himself.
This is very interesting story, and so far as
the incidents therein narrated show enterprise,
perseverance and ability on the part of Mr..
Blake they are credtabe to him. But a regard
for the truth of history compels us to with
draw the web of romance with which the JEFF
ferS0nion has surrounded the early life of Mr..
Blake. The "foundling" of that terrible acct
dent which occasioned the death of the mother
'cdS girl, and not Harrison G. Blake. We
have heretofore on two occasions several years
apart, published the incidents attending this
scene as received from the lips of the attending
PHYSICIAN who is now a resident practitioner of
medicine in this village. Mr. Harrison G.
Blake is undoubtedly all that the JeferSonidt
would claim for him as a man, but in his in
fantile career he was not shrouded in q snowy
bed on the Green Mountains. 1t was his sister,
we believe, who was the heroine OF that thrill
ling adventure ED. PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

JoHN g. SAKE We had the pleasure of meeting
our valued friend, the poet SANE ut the Brattcboro
House and in our sanctum," on Tuesday and Welncs.
day of this week. He in town for the purpose OF
attending the democratic convention mt Fayetteville
where he was 10 speak words Of consolation to one
wing of the divided democracy. The Grcnching rain
served not to damp his arlor nor diminish his ZEAL
1t is well known hat his extraordinary poocnl tai
entS are dedicated 10 the muses.; his political abilities
are devoted to Stephen A. Douglas and-we will not
add HIMSELF for ia the present condition of Vermont
politics his consulting to run for governor mus, be
regarded as near an approach dsnercsted benevo-
ence as often falls TO the lot Of selfish humanity. As
a poet he is writer of great witt but he seems to
keep all his wit TO- his verses and for social use for
certainly he has bat very little of it in his politics In
other respects fot Vermont poet to advocate the
Advocate of Slavery, is uncquaed by any other phe-
nomenon that we know of except Mormonism and the
hard heartedness IF pharoah
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

THE 'GREAT EAsTERN."-A correspondent
writing from New York, under date of August
18th, thus speaks of the great ship:
"rhe Great Eastern made the quickest trip
on record few days since. She sailed out of
Popularity into Oblivion in less time than any
other craft that was ever on that sea. She must
have had paddles, screw, sails, tide and every
thing else going to have made the trip so Quick.
But Monsieur Tonson has come back for some
more Yankee quarters. 1t will exhibit here for
three days more this week. All those who have
never been to a mock auction or seen the Gle
plant better 60 aboard"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

POPULATION OF OHIo.-It is stated that the
census returns from Ohio show an increase OF
the population of the State Of only 100000
since the census of 1850 which, if true, fixes
the present number Of inhabitants at $3.50, 320
considerably less than the current estimates.
This makes the ratio of the last decennial in
crease fraction over fifteen per cent, while.lh
ratio of the preceding one was over thirty, and
of the one before that over sixty per cent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

Every family should be supplied with Perry Davis
Vegetable Pain Killer. Its magic effect in removing
pain from all parts of the body, has given it world
wide reputation. No family having once used this
medicine would willingly be without it. 1t is what its
name purports, Il Pain Killer.
That Emory of Mankind, Consumption! can be
cured but it is fur better to prevent the cruel disease
from fastening itself the system, by the timely use
oil remedy, such as Dr.. JIistdrs Bdlsan Of BIId
Cherry affords
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

THE ARIsToCRAcY OF TALENT AND WEALTH.
Besides Pro-Governor SAKE. Capt. Root, Pres
iedent of the Bratteboro' Bank, attended the
Democratic Convention at Fayetteville on the
18th inst The democracy and other monied
institutions of the country must be in danger
when the Captain rallies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

ANOTHER County CoNvESrIoN-The Brcckin-
ridge democracy Of this county propose to hold n
convention at Fayetteville on Wednesday, the 22d
inst, for the purpose of nominating "simon pure"
national democratic ticket each town is requested
to send four delegates and four alteatcs to the bust
convention, but the Of the party in
vitcd to be present." &c. Col. l. II. Wright the Bel
lows Falls Cornet Band, and the Londonderry Brass
Band, are among the advertised attractions. These
two democratic conventions in Windham county,
where the united party poled less than thousand
votes last year. looks very like taking two bites at
cherry" We have as yet seen no announcement OF
"Beeverett" county convention. Where's Robert
Mex. Ormsby?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

My days are sad and drear, Lily;
The hours my gricls loncw;
For my heart II is not here, Lily,
IT'S DER the hills with you.
In vain amid bright scenes Lily,
Gay pleasures pursue;
For there's nothing there that weans, Lily,
My longing thoughts from you.
think when smiles see, Lily,
Or sparklings Of the dew,
How happy should be, Lily,
Were those bright smiles from you. W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

temple inncting dangerous wound. lie was also
badly bruised about the face, left arm and leg The
accident owing to the carelessness Of larger boy
who was driving the team. We believe he is in fair
way Of recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

EoBBEEY-A man by the name Of Hines from
llnsdae. y II, who is probably from % to 30 wears
Of age work for Nr solomon Andrus Of Guilford a
short time in the month Of July. The day he left he
mpor,uned his employer for number of keys to car
~ into the chamber, he said he had lost the key Of
his ca'pet-lag and wished TO see il some Of them
would unlock it. On being denied the privilege, he
len. few hours after, Mr. Andrus' workmcn found
their trunks ried Of various articles, such neck
stocks cravatS, &c, TO the amount Of two three
dollars. He pursued to the South Vernon depot
where he had taken the cars for Winchester. The
public are cautioned to beware Of him, for by his own
account he is graduate of the County jail. Green
feM Gd-ene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-18

REMovALs.-The powers that be in Washington
have tampered with the post-offces in this State so
much either to reward parsans or spite opponents,
that letter is sometimes from three to twelve days
in going distance that be easily accomplished in
one day. One would suppose tina, the President Is
trying to disgust the country with democracy by Civ
ing an over dose Of it; but some Of the democrats
still stick to it, and hug it to their bosoms rs the bear
did the saw-nill saw.