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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-08

EXPRESS RoBBERr.-George Gadfrey, young man
employed by Westcott, Dodd g. Co. as an express
agent, was on Monday committed to prison at Jener
son market. by Aid. Brady, charged with robbery anu
forgery. 1t is alleged that the accused was .roSsa
with package containing $50, to deliver 70 MIS- f.
Collins, at No. Sc Amity street. Instead doing TO-
it charged that he pockeed the money ana forged
a;,,r o,.t h.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24
VOL. XX---NO. 81.
A Modern Miracle.

The New Bedford (Mass.) papers tell a
wonderful story of the recovery Of young
lady in n manner that puts even the mira
Giles of Prince IIohenlohe in the shade
The Substance of the statement is from
the fair patients lips
Miss Louisa James a Young lady Of
twenty-one years. the daughter of widow
Mary Mitchell, OF Fairhaven, had been i'll
for the greater part OF year past, and for
the last four months had Ieen confined to
her bed. The physicians pronounced her
disease one o. the heart and lungs, and
though the best of medical aid was pro-
cured. she continued 10 fail rapidly, until
at last it was announced that human skill
couid do nothing more for her. For the
last two months she lost all control of her
lower limbs, and it was with the greatest
difficulty that she could be moved She
was reduced so low that her stomach, re-
fused the slightest nourishnient. On
"Wednesday, Feb. s, female friend visited
her, and in the course Of a conversation
remarked that the Rey. Joseph K. Bel
lows, or New York, Of the Second Advent
persuasion, to which the Invalid belonged,
was in town.slIi Miss James desired to see
him and in the evening he called At her
residence. She felt that should the reve-
rend gentleman pray for her she would re-
cover. and after Il short conversation She
made such request The clergyman and
the mother OF the invalid knelt down. and
a fervent and earnest prayer was offered
up in her behalf. The mother says that
before the minister prayed. the body of
her daughter tsas cold as marble. and at
the close of the invocation she perspir'd
freely. Miss James describes her sens"-
tions during the prayer as similar 10 those
of person receiving calvanic shock
That night she passed comfortably, and Ill
the morning arose and dressed herself
without assistance. and on the following
Sunday attended church. She is now ep-
loving the best Of health, and relishes tie
heartiest food She has written an article
her niraculous preservation,
which will be published soon in some pub
lication of the denomination of which she
Is q member.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

Bro Sor1u,HD of the (irundy Co Eer,I
gets off the following good take off on the
prevailing mania of the day:
We We lived in Morris almost FIVE wears.
during which time we paid our debts, and
taxes without grumbling. and discharged
our duty as good citizen. As conse-
quence we have not been though. much OF,
not near as much as We might have been.
by sea tering our promises TO pay freely,
and then not honog!ng theM-But we
have resolved 70 create sensation, and
have therefore commenced the building
of a house, which when completed we
shall! mortgage to a friend. buy a new suit
OF clothes, borrow some money. procure a
fancy horse and wagon (securc in some
other mans name.) and then bust up
for the benefit Of our creditors b. so do
ing. We feel confident we shall be consid-
cred one of the upper ten. aud be invi-
ted to partake OF many inequalities. We
are arranging matters, 50 As not 10 be III
conyenienced by the Sheriff and number
less Attorneys, when the public may ex-
pect notice to the effect that All persons
are forbid harboring or trusting us on our
own account rs we shall pay no debts of
our own contracting Has any body
240 nag for sale2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

Dr. CCMsISG on THE "SIGY5 or THE
TINES DR. Cumming has been stating
his opinion at Leeds respecting the great
events which, according TO the interpreta-
ton of the book of Daniel and the Apoca-
iypse. are looming in the future He said
the year 1867 seemed to end 6U00 years of
the world history, and from the earliest
periods onward it had been the almost
universal belief that the six DAYS OF crea-
ton were typical of those 6OOO years, and
that the seventh day of creation, or the
sabbath, was typical of the millenial rest
of 1000 years But they would say that
supposing this was so they were at this
moment near l4O years short of the 6000
1t was a remarkable fact, however, that
the ablest chronologists, irrespective of all
prophet theories, had shown that mis-
take of upwards of 100 years had been
made in calculating the chronology OF the
world, and that the year 1860 OF the Chris
tian era began not from the year 40O4 OF
the worlds history. but in the year 4l3S.
and that the year of Christ 5 birth was hve
wears before that, or in 4i32. If his pre-
mises were Just, then they were at that
moment within seven years OF the eX-
haustion of 5000 years; so that 1867 was to
be the termination Of this economy, they
had arrived at the Saturday evening OF the
worlds long and dreary week. If this
were so, it was magnificent thought that
there were some in that assembly who
would never die. They were just plung-
ing into days such as they had never be-
fore seen; an European war was looming
more dreadful than through which they
had recently passed, and when these
things happened it would be seen that the
sentiments he had uttered were not the
dreams of fanaticism, but the words OF So
berness and truth.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

During the proceedings an Intellectual
attempt was made by Mr Reagan to con.
fine the discussion in the committee OF the
whole en- the state of the Union to the
subjeetPending, and spoke of the abuses
OF th4Present practice and the useless
consul Ption of time, to the discredit OF
the I'D be-
Mr.. Eashburne, of Me, regarded such
nsIru ,atituf d in debate as an essential safety
Mr. SPendletcn showed how, by the
workiA of the rules, members are almost
entirely preciuded from Introducing bills
and resolutions, while unlimited time is
afforde3 for essays on the negro, and all
other i5clevant questions.
Mr. Fancb said this resulted from the
abuse q the rules, for gentlemen would
depart nom legitimate business to 60 into
committee, SO great is their anxiety TO
make buncombe speeches.
The amendments were acted upon and
reported to the house, nearly all of which
were concurred in, and several were reserv
ed for special votes.
Mr.. D$ris gave notice that on Monday
he would call up the contested election
case of williamson VS. Sickles,
Adjoutped till Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

UoLD Oxl-Hold on to your tongue
when you are just ready to swear, lie, or
speak harshly, or use any improper word
Hold on to your hand when about to
strike, pinch, steal, or do any improper act
Hold on to your foot when you are on
the point of kicking. running away from
study, or pursuing the path OF error, shame
or crime
Hold on to your temper when you are
angry, excited, or imposed upon, or others
are angry about you. asa.
Hold on to your heart when eyil asso-
ciates seek your company, and invite YOU
to join in their games, mirth, and revelry.
Hold on to your good name i, is more
valuable to you than gold, high places, or
fashionable attire.
Hold on to the truth, for it will serve
you well, and do you good throughout
eternity
Hold on to your virtue-it is above all
price TO you, in all lines and places.
Hold on to your good character, for it
is, and ever will be, your best wealth
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

MExTaL powER OF BcIL TERRrERs-A
well known black-and-ran terrier, which
lately resided .it Marsate, and was named
Prince, was accustomed TO make his own
purchases of biscuit as often a he could
obtain the gift Of a halfpennv for that
purposa. on several occasions the baker
whom n q honore.i ly:tlI his custom, thought
to put him off by giving him burnt BIS
cult in exchange for his hali-penny. The
dog was very much a-grieved at this inc
quitabie treatment, but at the same time
could find no opportunity OF showing his
resentment. However, when he next re-
ceived an elamosynary haifpenny. he
wended his way 70 the baker usual,
with the coin between his teeth. and wait
ed 10 be served. As soon as the baker
proticred MIN biscuit Prince drew up
his lips so as 10 exhibit the half penny,
and then walked coo!ly out Of the shop,
transferring his custom to another MEM
ber 81 the same trade, who lived on the
opposite side oi the road.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

How TO SELECT FLOUR-First, look at
the color; if it is white, with a slightly yel-
lowish or straw-colored tint, buy it If it
is very white, with a blush cast, or with
black specks in it, refuse it. Second, ex:-
mine its adhesiveness; wet and knead
little OF it between your fingers; if it works
soft and is sticky, it is poor. Flour from
spring wheat is likely to- be sticky. Third,
throw lump of dry -four against a dry,
smooth, perpendicular surface; if it falls
like powder it is bad Fourth, squeeze
some of the -four in your hand; if it re-
tains the shape gwen it by the pressure.
that too is good sign. Flour that will
stand all these tests is safe to bay. These
modes are given by old -four dealers, and
we make no apology for printing them, as
they pertain to matter that concerns
everybody, namely, the quality OF the stan
of life ...at =
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

THE I..ssoN or THE GARpEy--A garden is
beautiful book, written by the finger OF
God; every leaf is letter You have only
to learn them-and he is poor Ounce
that cannot. if he will do that-to learn
them, and join them, and then go on read
ing, and you will find yourself carried away
from earth 10 the skies by tie beautiful
thoughts-for they are nothing short
that grow out of the ground, and seem to
talk to a man. And then there are some
flowers, they always SEEM TO me like ever
dutiful children; tend them ever SO little,
and they come up and flourish, and show,
as | may say, their bright and happy faces
TO rcII-,IslToiE -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

ss.+-.seex - FRIDAY, March IT,
< iScnate-The chair presented message
from the president, communicating addi-
tic nal documents in reference to the al
legged hostilities on the Rio Grande They
were laid on the table and ordered to be
printed.
The bill auth orizing the sale offhe pub
lie arms to the states, and to regulate the
appointment Of the superintendents of
the national armories was taken UP.
Mr.. Hunter said that structures had been
made the other day on the superintendent
at Harper's Ferry, which did injustice to
that gentleman. He was good officer,
who faithfully performed his duties.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, an amendment
was adopted, that the sales in each year
shall not exceed the increased manuiac-
ture which may result from, said sales, and
if the whole number to be sold is less than
the acquisitions made, they shall be devi-
ded among the states applying pro rata, as
the arms furnished by the United States
are now distributed. 80
Mr.. Simons moved to strike out the first
section oil the bill, which provides for the
distribution of the arms Lost.
Mr. Anthony moved to postpone further
consideration OF the bill, and take up the
senate calender Agreed to.
A bill was passed for the relief of the
American board of commissioners for for
eign missions
On motion of Mr.. Mason. at o'clock
the senate went into executive session to
complete the unfinished business of yes
terday Adjourned 30 = s.a.e..- = g. a., ,'ss
House The house went into COMMITTEES
for the amendments to the rules
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/, NovrL Observation-Disclosures

4 NovfL CoRPoRATIos !IarrisburGh,
Pa. has lOuy been prolific in legislative no
veltie- Inc last Of that kind Is presented
in the fctlo,yins -" NJ Smith read the
OIL IN the S"n1.e-to incorporate The
'Conlinerciai ',uarautee Comrany.' 70 be-
located in Philadelphia. The Company
shall be empowered to guarantee the pay
nier. q prom.->urr notes, acceptances.
bills ot exchanga. or any cther kind OF OBJ
legations OF debt. for such rate Of r,remi-
uns as MAY be- agreed upon by the par
t.es, 10 receive and hold collateral and
other securities therefor. AMI TO collect
sUcl debts, FOR the purpose OF securing the
ravneat Of any obligation guaranteed b.
the Company. and wnich may not be paid
at maturity, they may purchase, receiTe,
and bold any real or personal property,
and sell and convey tbs. sa,:.e''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24
Congress-

| WEDNESDAY, March IL.
,Senate-The military academy bill was
taken up
The pending amendment of Mr.. Ball, to
reduce the regular army by one regiment
of mounted troops when the proposed vo-
| lunteers for Texas defences shall have
| been raised was defeated
! The bill was then passed-yeas A., nays
81
On motion of Mr. Bayard, the bill for
the protection OF female emigrant passen-
gers, referred 10 by him this morning, was
taken up and passed
The Senate then adjourned.
House-Mr. Hickman, from the COM
mittee on judiciary, reported back the bill
creating and regulating paper circulation
of uniform value throughout the United
States, and for other purposes 1t pro
poses, on deposit of gold, silver and bull
lion, to issue certificates to circulate as
currency. Referred to the committee on
commerce.
Mr.. Hickman reported resolution in
structing the committee on Judiciary TO
inquire what legislation i necessary to
protect citizens of one State going into
another.
Mr. Mcqueen desired &c offer an amend
ment, and the SUBJECT was passed over.
Mr.. Hickman reported an inquiry by the
committee on iudiary, on the legality OF
slavery III the territories; also, what legif-
lation is necessary to insure the faithful
and efficient execution Of the provisions
of the constitution in reference TO the
rendition of fugtives from justice; also,
calling or the secretary of the interior for
a statement Of the accounts of Pine, the
late l. $ marshal of the northern district
of Illinois and whether he has ever been a
deiaulter
Mr. Nelson, from the Judiciary commit
tee. reported 4 bill, the substance Of watch
Is, that, whereas, polygamy is sought II
take justification - religious rite by the
inhabitants Of one Of the territories and
as no privilege Of self.government requires
or sanctions such an abominat:on, there
fore, be il enacted, that such provisions or
laws in the State called Deseret or Utah.
be declared null and void, and that per
sons guilty Of polygamy he fined $500 and
imprisoned not less than two nor more
than five years.
The bill and report were ordered TO be
printed
The House went into committee on the
consular and diplomatic appropriation bill.
provision ef which appropristes $4,000
for the suppression of the African slave
trade, elected some debate An amend
ment making the latter applicable to the
rendition Of fugitive slaves, and not to APP
ply al all 20 the education Of Africans re
claimed from the brig Echo--was rejected
The bill was then laid aside and the In
dian appropriation bin taken up.
Mr.. Curry made a speech on the slavery
question, contending that slavery was a
great social, political, and humanitarian
fact.
Mr.. Vance made n speech, justifying
slavery.
Adjourned
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The Le0atiOnss

These words occur very frequently in
the newspapers, and perhaps are not well
understood by all classes Of readers We
will explain them in as few words as we can.
| The use OF the word legation, to signify
a province or district Of country, is con-
fined, SO far as we know, in these times. to
| the states of the church. or, in other
words, the kingdom of the Pope Within
comparatively short period that little
kingdom has been divided up into seven
teen districts, called legations-simpIv be-
cause each is governed bv a legate who is
| ordinarily a cardinal in the case at least OF
the most important of them These lega-
tions commonly take their names from the
chief cities III them. or from some old dis.
trict Those east of the Appennnes have
been considered the most important, espc-
cially those Of Bologna, Urbino, Ferrara,
&c. Rome and the districts Immediately
around, are not under the government of
Legate, but under the direct government
of the Pope, and are therefore not included
in the seventeen legations. ID
We may add that the country called
Romagna in these days includes at least
three or four of. the traps-Appenine leea.
tons, and 1t is estimated that the popula-
toms nine hundred thousand, il not a
million Of souls. 1t is the loss of this
country that is SO much iamented by the
Pope and his aoberents. And yet the
predecessors Of his Holiness lost it repeat
edly in times gone by; the present calami-
ty Is, therefore. not without precedent
Nevertheless, Romagna Is Very fair por-
ton of the states of the church, and the
city % Bologna is next in point Of size to
Rome itself Of all the cities Of the patrimo-
ny Of St Peter.
The word legate IS therefore equivalent
70 the word deputy, when used in the
sense Just explained But il Is often used
in sense almost equivalent 10 the word
ambassador, or minister plenIpotentiary
There is this great difference, however,
namely, that leEate from. the Pope - a
foreign court may be charged with the du-
~ OF looking after and regulating some
great interest Of the Roman Catholic
Church IN that country, as well as with the
TRANSACTION OF political business with the
government to which he IS accredited
The court Of Rome which . a mixture Of
both an ecclesiastical and a political 90
vernInent. has three classes OF i-Gates J.
Legatc Latere, who is the highest in
rank. and is alravE we believe. a distin-
guished cardinal > Leca;.- dc y.z--.c. who
Is generally a cardinal, but NAV be "a
archbishop; and :. The Legate in conse-
quence of the high post ne holds, called
LsTafys rgt.ss. There are q few archbsh-
ops. such n those of Aries aud Rheims
both in France. Who hold th.- rank, be-
cause of the antiquity and early import
ance of bIshoprics which they ill Ie-
gates Of this rank are inferior 10 the other
TWO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

THE fields Of wheat and rye throughout
Bucks county. Pa. are said 10 be looking
remarkably well for the season. The
wheat seems well rooted and but little
disturbed by the action Of the frost. The
prospect OF another good crop is very en-
coura cinc 10 the farmers, as al present
prices, the IrteNige7.cer says, I" it pays quite
as we'll as any other grain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

GI7N'r IKE THE ODoR-A couple OF Ken
;ucki4Ds lately visited Boston, sat down to
dine At the Revier House Goldfish balls
we're sArved al the table, and one of the
kentUckians taking them for Corn dodg-
ers. proceeded 70 break one in two. Get
ting the scent OF il. he turned = his part
ner r. marking in the most solemn manner
Something dead in that, Tom
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

LATE English parers say the Prince OF
Wales viii! sail for Canada at the latter end
Of Nav or early in June. in the line-ot-ba'-
tie ship Renown, ~ guns. The suite that
wIil attend his royal hichne>s has not yet
been arranged. but everything connected
with this visit il Is stated will be conduct
e.i on scale worthy Of the mother coun-
:I:-.-a,,d -caicrlated 10 do honor TO the
American colonies. --......
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

WESTERN ESTERrRIsE-Tf our country
friends desire to see the results of Western
enterprise and take share in that kind
of stock, which has never been below par,
they will find no evidence of il set forth
on a more liberal scale than in the n1asni-
ficent dry goods warercoms of Cooley
Farwell II Co. in their five story marble
building. covering an area of 90 By l2o
feet, and filed with seasonable goods for
the spring trade, which from the lively APP
pearance of their sales rooms yesterday,
we should judge had already set in upon
them. We can see no need of q pilgrim
age to New \ ork, when such liberal pro
visions for the trade are made right here
in our midst-Ch:cggo Press Il. Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

A Coon RECIPE FOR ViNEGAR.-Take 40
gallons rain water gallon molasses, and
4 lbs. ascetic acid 1t will be fit for use in
a few days Ascetic acid costs twenty-five
cents per pound This is the recipe by
which most of the cider vinegar is made,
.svhich is sold in the country ystores.-Seien-
ute Artizdn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24
THURsn,Y. March Is.


Sss7ts-The Senate met at II o'clock
Ten Senators were present No prayer
was offered The galleries contained thir
teen gentlemen and 10 ladies.
The special order vas taken W. being :
joint re>olutioni authorizing the enlarge
ment and construction o. branch 10 the
Louisville and Portland canal
Nr Wnds presented resolutions Of tnt
oi,io iegisl stature IN favor Of El.S sainc obs
Mr. Toornbs opposed the bill. saying
that the governments owned oil excepting
FIVE shares, which were held by the direct
ors. who controlled the work doing Just
what they pleased ! they made money.
very well, but il they got in debt they
would call on the government TO foot the
bill
Mr Powell stated that the government
bad received S2i .UuJ more than she ever
put in this work and had purchased more
than one thousand shares. not with money
from the federal treasury, bot. from the
tolls collected from vessels passing through
the canal All lie asked was that they
might be allowed 10 so on and use the re
venue and credit of the caral so as 70 en-
large il sufficiently 10 accommodate the
class of boats now navigating that river
Tie bill was passed--yeas so, nays IA
ON motion of Mr Mason, the Senate
went into executive session-adjourned-
House The House passed the consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill
Mr. Campbell, from the committee on
elections. reported resolution declaring il
iuexpedient TO allow further time to take
testimony in the case of Mr. Howard, con-
t,-taut OF the seat of Mr Cooper, from the
first district of Michigan Consideration
was postponed till Tuesday next.
The House then went into committee on
the report 10 amend the rules.
Mr. Washburne, of Maine. explained
that the object of the amendment WAS
more TO correct the practice under the
rules than the rules themselves, and facili
tate the despatch Of business and remove
well founded complaints Several hours
were consumed without coming to a con
chusion on the subject, when the commit
ice arose and the Indian appropriation bill
was passed.
Mr.. Hamilton moved that the military
roadway bill as returned by the Senate
with amendments on military affairs, say
ing one Of them was OF great interest to
Texas. and had already been considered bv
the committee, viz: calling out mounted
regiments
Mr. Sherman desired the bill referred to
the committee on ways and means.
Mr. Stanton showed why it should be
referred to the military committee
Mr. Reagan said the subject required
ursent action in view of the existence of
hostiites on the Texas frontier, and sug-
gested the view of his colleague, Mr.. Ha-
milton. Sts
. Pending the question and the reference,
the House adjourned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

7s" Do Won believe in second love. Mrs.
DO believe in second love?
Humph If man buys a pound OF su-
gar. isn't it sweet? and when its gone,
don't he want another pound. and ism
that sweet too2 Tsoth, Murphy, believe
in second love.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-03-24

A manuscript Of the New Testament
entire in the original Greek, and dating
about the beginning OF the fourth Centu-
ny has recently been brought from Mount
Sinia. by Professor Tisciendori. to st. Pc
tersburg, Russia. Students Of sacred liter
Azure feel much interest in this manuscript
q, It has not rival ex.ant in antiquity and