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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-11-03
TO the voter. sale County.

At the request Of many friend o. both political par
ties announce IyseIf AS candidate the approach
Ing election for tie ONCE % Clerk Of The Circuit Court
this county. Ii making this direct appeal to you
sBTragrs IT i proper that -ouiI that dis
claim III intention Of interfering with p1itc
organizations, or attempting to influence any voter
lis choice OF legislative. state presidential tickets.
/ am All independent candidate, standing aloof from
all political cohiuatoEs relying f-r success the
favorable consideration Of the people alone.
Peru July Is, 1850. HENRY :. BEEBE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-11-03

KEROSENE OIL AND LAMrs-Downers ke-
rosene oil, with lamps of all sizes and pat
terms, for sale at the drug store Of Drs. Dim
mick X Maybury. Their small portable
lamps are the perfect thing of that sort.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-11-03
h00FLAND's GERMAN PILL,

HUUf IAEU1S GEkes1kN PILL,
bsnR well known throughout Europe and America needs
70 eommendation here. They purely vegetable are
prepared with great exactness and No
better Cathartc Pill be found PRICE, per
These medicines prepared by DIR. c. NJ JACKSON &
GO, Philadelphia Pa and Louis. Mo, sold by
druggists aud dealers in medicines everywhere The sig
nature of c. NJ. on the outside of each
bottle box.
In our Ererybody's Almanac" published annually you
vii find testimony and commendatory notices from all
parts of the country These Anauacs given away BY
~ our agents.
For sale in Ottav1 bv G. l. THOMPSON, D. WALK
ER, Z. Y. GEIGGS, and VI. KNEUSSL. nsv12
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1860-11-03

CNwA ED--A..,r a thorough trial by innu-
merabir Twins witnesses. -rvi,S- sugar Coated Pills
have proved be the medicine o. the This
dy steadily advance the estimation of
the world Tie best family medicine Introduced
universal caILsTtic exec all others Price -
See advertisements on third -----
ocIS-Ty W V CAPEJN, TrdreiiHg Agent.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
GAZETTE & SENTINEL.
Wheeler Il Wilson Sewing Ma.
chine,

At an annual public examination a, the
school, held in Trenton, a young lady explain.
ed the mechanical principles Of tie sewing ma.
chine, its mode Of operation, and illustrated,
BY diagrams upon the blackboard, the various
stitches by sewing machines aud explained
their merits and dement's. The exercise was
received with great favor by a large and intel
ligent audience.
Professor II. n. Pierce, the Principal of the
Rutgers Female Institute, says:
The Wheeler g. Wilson sewing machine
has been introduced in our Institute, and the
trustees, teachers and myself, consider il the
most valuable and necessary piece of apPara-
tus in the institute. | believe the time is very
near wheA a fsmlisriiy with the principles aud
operation of the sewiag IN chine will BE- re-
CURED by pareots and teachers in the education
Of young ladies'.
Professor w. II. Wood, Principal of Ward
School No. 80, New York CITY, says:
None of the teachers Of the female depart
neRt being qualified to operate successfully,
deemed II my duty 10 investigate the mechan-
Ism Of the instrument, and render myself able
10 operate successfully. This task, on account
of the remarkable simplicity of the machine,
was soon accomplished, while lis mcrhanlcaI
operation afforded a pleasure approaching 10
fascination. Both teachers and children were
so much interested in its performance, that by
the time appointed for the exhibition was en-
abled to exhibit the machine upon the stage.
Several young ladies operated with success in
presence of the audience. the work being pass.
ed to the company for inspection. This per-
Torrance being in presence OF members of the
Board Of Education, the School Officers Of the
Ward, and a large audience was entirely sat
isfactory.
1t gives me pleasure to state another fact
connected with its use in this school. In con
sequence of the facilities afforded by this great
Iabor-saving machine, an association was
formed composed OF teachers and pupils. for
the purpose of clothing The ragged and Grsti-
tute children of the school. While many
willing hands were cutting and fixing The
iron seamstress prompt and indeittigable,
performed its task with such rapidly and sue
GEES that a very considerable amount of clos
thing was made and distributed.
The method adopted for teaching lis use h1s
been as follows 4 few Of the most apt and
intelligent pupils have received particular AZ
~tenlion, and they, in turn, have Instructed OH
ers. This plan has operated with tolerab!e
success. AS 10 the ultimate success oi the
plan, and The wisdom OF rs policy, / have not
the slightest doubts.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

BoYs-LEARN A TRADE-We are graft
fed to see the South is taking measures
TO encourage its own industry. Read
the following. We hope that louisiana
will follow in the wake of Alabama.
A bill has recently been introduced
into the Legislature of Alabama, which
proposes To appropriate II hundred
and fifty dollars out Of the State Treas
ury to each young man who served a
full apprenticeship at some mechanical
trade, and who can produce to the Gov
of the State, a certificate of his
qualifications from the master workman,
and also a certificate Of good character
from the Probate Judge.
This is to encourage him, as well as
TO furnish him with such tools as may
be needed in his occupation. These
tools are to be forever exempt from levy
and sale under execution.
Gre encouragement 10 all producers, whc-
they from the soil or the bench.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
The Presidency and Children.

The following curious facts with re-
gard to our Presidents, appaaf from his
tory
Geo. Washington, LIST President, died
without children. lie was reelected.
John Adams, I'd President, had chill,
dgen. lie was not reelected.
Thos. Jefferson, Sd President. died
without children. lie was reelected.
james Madison, 4th President. died
without children. lie was reelected.
James Monroe, 9th President, died
without children. lie was reelected.
John Quincy Adams, 9Th President,
had children. He was not reelected.
Andrew jackson, 9Th President, had
no children. He was reelected.
Martin Van Buren,, Sth President, had
children. lie was not reelected.
w. II. Harrison, 9th President, had
children. He died about six months
after he was sworn into Office.
John Tyler, 10th President, had chill
drcn, and was not reelected.
James K. Polk, llth President, had 10
children, and declined Il nomination Tor
second term.
Il. Taylor, 18th President, had chill
drcn. Died before the expiration of his
term.
Willard Fillmore, 18th President, had
children, and was not reelected.
Frankling Pierce, l4th President, had
children, and was not reelected.
James Buchanan, 18th President, has
no children, and nous rery0as.
From the above facts, it appears that
10 President yer having had children
has been reelected to the chief Magis,
tracy of the Nation. while with the cx-
ception Of Mr.. Polk, who declined 4 re-
nomination, all those having no chill
drcn, have been reelected Chicago
JOurnaL.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

WARDRoBEs.-When Dresden was Ia
ken in 1857, by the P~russiams, the i'm
mense wardrobe of Count Bruhl, the
Saxon Minister, contained among other
articles, twelve hundred wigs, three
hundred pairs of boots, and eight hun
dred pairs of velvet breeches, which the
King of Prussia is reported to have or
dcred to be divided among his guard
This mania Of extravaganza had a dif-
ferent habit, with its appending gold
stick, watch, and snuff box, for every
day in the month, and lest he should be
| so unfortunate as to appear in the Co.'S
tune of the day Or week before, a reg
ular register of his wardrobe made its
daily appearance at his table, the dress,
es being painted in miniature in a book.
The rooms Of his palace were adorned
with the most costly clocks, statues, and
pictures; and even the locks of the doors
were inlaid with gold. Four servants
were employed in the charge Of his
wardrobe, which was shown to stran'
gers as a curiosity.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

TIE FREE NEGRO Bill pEFEArFn IN MIS-
sIssIPm.-Wc learn from the Memphis
Appeal that the bill for the expulsion Of
free negroes from the State, which pass
ed the Mississippi House OF Rcprescn-
t~ativeS, was defeated in the Senate
From the same SOurC We learn that
GOV. PcttuS has appointed Peter b.
Stark commissioner To Virginia in pur-
suancc of resolutions On Federal Rcla-
tons adopted by the Legislature. The
Legislature has adjourned sine die.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
STG.4R INTEREST.
Important TO Sugar Planters.
THE undersigned would call the particular at
l. tentiou OF Planters 10 the
Star Bagasse Furnace.


patented June 10, 1858.
lis advantages ale as follows:
Isl. Its operation is effected entirely by natu-
raj draft.
ID. It's perfect combustion of Bagasss of any
quality.
Sd. 1; is under the entire control of the En-
gInecr, ami can consequently make more or teas
steam as required.
18th. i viii burn Bagasse for either one or
two sets Of Kettles. without increasing the size
of the Furnace.
9TH. II contains 10 CRATE bars or Iron Work
IN the interior.
9th. It is self feeding, a new and beautiful
arrangement OF hopper. admitting the BagasSs
regularly into the Furnace, while at the same
time II Is incapable OF d~erangemenI.
TIA. 1t emits neither sparks, smoke or heat
from the feed opening, SO that it can be placed
in the interior OF the Sugar House If more conve-
nIent. The Furnaces OF AcSsrs. GTeaud 4 De-
biieux, and Col. L. Il. ". ButicT-both OF her
vlIlc-are in the interior Of the Sugar House
'e'h. Owing TO the arrangement Of air hues,
and exit flame and smoae arches, the exterior
OF the Furnace is al all times perfectly cool.
9th. The quantity OF Sag formed, towing 10
the perfect combustion OF The B~a.as.r, and the
heats be'ug carried OF q, last d. geueratedl Is
considerably diminished.
.0th. The Furnace can be cleaned out while
III uptEdliCl. with me greatest ldCllllS, the con.
]a'ruc.iou ~ the hearth causing The ashes and Stag
To accumulate al tao ash dooIs.
llih. The Lame i caused 10 act equally on
he entire length OF the boiler, instead OF being
thrown on one particular part, as is the case in
all Other Furnaces.
18th. Should the water accidentally become
too low in the boiler. the heat aud flame can. in
an instant b. turned into the chimney through
another channel. and So prevent the formation Of
st-orr The damfer To fleet the above arrange
meut is placed at such a distance from the FIRE,
that there is no possibility OF its becoming warp
cd or incapable oi acting.
18Th. ltoccuples less space, and is consequent
" more economical OF construction than any other
Btga>se Furnace. .
18th lis great economy Of fuel, seldom re-
CURING over hall a cord of wood in twenty four
hours. The above quantity of wood will furnish
sufficient steam for Cane Engine and steam pan,
besides allowing a surplus which may be used
Tor Clarifying.
Read the following testimonials from well
known Sugar Planters:
For further information. please address the Pa
tentee. EVAN SKELLY,
P~laquemine, Parish of I6erville.
December 18th, 1858.
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tbs MAYOR WANTS TO SEE Thea

The MAYOR WANTS TO SEE THEA
young man, 4 nephew, had been to sea;
and on his return, he was narrating to
his uncle an adventure which lie had
met on board a ship.
Twas me night leaning over the taft
rail, looking into the mighty ocean,
said the nephew, whom we will call
William, when mygold watch fell from
my fob and Immediately sank out of
sight. The vessel was going ten knots
an hour but nothing dauntcd, Isprumg.
OVCr The rail, down. down. and. after a
long search, found it. came up close UNI
der the stern and climbed back t. the
deck, without any one knowing | had
been absent"
William" said his uncle. slightly
clcvating his broad brim and opening
his eyes to their widest capacity, how
fast did thee say the vessel was going p
Ten knots, uncle"
"And thee dove down in the sea, and
came up with The watch, and climbed
up by the rudder chains =
Yes, uncle"
and thee expects me TO believe thy
story
"Of course! Yuu wouldn't dream Of
calling me a liar, would You, uncle ~
Nv lIiam," replied the Uncle, grave
~, thee knows | never calls anybody
names: but, William, if the Mayor of
the city We're To come To me, and say.
Josiah, ] want thee to find the biggest
liar in all Philadelphia | would come
straight to thee, and put my hand on
thy shoulder. and say to thee, "HIHi0m,
The .lIHuOr rants 10 St thee p
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

TAKING AN INvnNrIox.-Therc used TO
be a worthless drunken fellow named
Dick, who wandered about the small
village of Moon, a nuisance TO every
one, but he was pitied and borne with on
account of his good-humor and cool i'm
pudence. He CHANGED in at the house of
Deacon Derby one cold wintry morning
just as the family had sat down TO break
fast. The Deacon purposely abstained
from asking him to the table, and he
stood warming himself at the fire place
Tor some time without any one saying a
word to him, looking very longingly
at the table, in the meanwhile. At last
Tx old Deacon looked up and said,
Its pretty cold out doors, amt it,
Dick ~
Thank you" briskly replied Dick: 81
don't care if lido !" and drawing a chat,
10 the table. he made a breakfast will
agreat.deal Of gusto and a great deai
Of ds',eusto. on the part of the Deacon.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

REVOLUTIONARY SoImERs.-A New York
paper publishes a very interesting list of
the surviving Revolutionary soldiers of
the State of New York, wiihthcir ages.
in the year 1859 The youngest Of
these veterans is eighty-ninc, and there
are two Of the age of 100, one Of lO4
and one Of IO5 years in this list Of thir-
ty-siX Revolutionary soldiers. Ont of
the whole grand army of the Revolution
which fought under Washington and
his generals, there are n0r bring hr0ugh-
cut the cOunirV Que hGndred aud si1tyfrs.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

rEa-The Paris correspondent Of the
Augsburg Gazette writes that when Mr..
Golden arrived in Paris some months
ago, from England, his luggage weigh
ed about $4,000 kilogrammes, that is to
say, thirteen tons. TWAS Immediately
forwarded to St. Cloud. This parcel
contained parcels of every kind Of En-
glish produce.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10


The True BUSINESS OF LIrr.--Nevcr
faint, halt, OF dispair, because YOU can
not realize your ideal, and do the thing
you would. Only do the bess you can.
and no authoritative Judgment condemn
you. Your will may be equal to your
ideal. while circumstances may raise an
inscparable bar; for the time being, at
least. How many persons make wreck
OF talent in signing for opportunities to
d. other and more than the circumstan-
ccs warrant? They disdain the low
rounds Of the ladder, which most ASST
redly lead to the high. They have a no.
ton Of what is perfect accomplishment,
and are UNIV illinS to take any halfway
preliminary step. They have no faith
in the proverb, 'half u loaf is better
than no bread If they would study
the record, they would % learn that
the most famous winners of the whole
loaves were at the start willing and
ready to take any slice they could get
Our true business in life is to make the
most Of the means and opportunities we
have, not to neglect small advantages
because we cannot have large ones
By, cultivating small we may make il
easier to compass the great.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

parA Indian once brought up a
young lion. and finding him weak and
harmless, never attempted to control
him. Every day the lion gained in
strength and became more unmanaga-
bic, until at last, when excited by rage,
he fell upon the Indian and tore him to
pieces. Our evil habits and passions
very much resemble that lion.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE FUTILE HOUSE.

9 The undersigned proprietor deems
'GSS8 ; ! sl1It eXppdient 10 inform the TRAY
EEaSSSLA Z 81 ELLiNG PUBLIC in particular, as
TERw well as Regular Boarders, that the
above IlOuse-whIch ha> been established about
two years, more as a Private Boarding House
Than a ilotel-has lately, by the advice OF friends
and the urgent demands OF the public. been ex-
tended 10 a depth as great As It's former length,
and now presents. IN the extent and style of lis
accommodations the characteristics Of a first
class Hotel. second to To olharin he country pa
r>ues. 10 which he invites the attention Of all re-
quIrInI accommodation OF tie character which
may be expected al a first class Hotel.
The FUTILE HOUSE IS most eligiJly situa-
Tod. both FOR the convenience of Travellers and
the Business Community. II Is situated on the
corner OF Bank and Plaquemine streets. opposite
the steamboat landing. and Immediately on Il line
with the late Planters (BisselIS) Hotel, and
about one hundred yards distant from the river.
la front OF the House there Is a handsome porti-
co. above and below. an extensive Reading
and Reception Room, IN which there is one OF
the best Safes. for'1he preservation Of vaIuakieS.
anywhere 10 be iound-a delightful Dining Room
aud Bed Rooms. &c. that cannot be eXcell"d IN
front aud par.lv around the nous" there IS yard
OF noe green sward. most delightful tor children.
la hue. the Undersigned il confident that Travel
ers aul 5thers Will mud at the FUTILE HOUSE
every ,omlort and attention that could be eX-
peeled al Hotels 81 Inc hiEAes; - putujion. and nj
prices that cannot fail To be- acceptable.
The laie improvements being now almost
completed. with an entire new outfit of Furni-
ture. Bedding. Mr.. the FUTILE HOUSE is
~conl,ssrIly thrown open 10 the public as a first
class noteI. To which The Undersigned respectfully
invites all who desire quiet ana elegant accom-
mOdatiOHS.
noyE3-ur J.. :. FUTILE.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
Important ID Mp EHdips!
Mrs. THOMPSON,
fnlN NEM ORLEANS

FROM NEW ORLEANS,
II A. the pleasure OF announcing 10 the ladies
II Of f~lagUAmrHs aud cgast. that She il pre-
pared 10 give lessons in cutting Ladies and Chit
dIen's Dresses.
Any lady with = knowledge Of this art
which can he learned in a lev hours-can fit her.
seii OF others Ir'i,cIly III any required style.
Also. s"v"r-i s'yisS OF Silk and Worsted En-
h~roidery: Wax II>>uTc and Wor>ted Flowers
Painting. &c. i,ugnt ~ classes.
VIZ. |. carries 0u dress making. and possesses
every tscii,ty Tor making to order at the shortest
notice. all the latest style OF dresses. cloaks aud
NauIlles.
Ladies or the Coast will be waited on by Mrs.
i if conveyance he sent.
Patterns ri all kinds cut in a few minutes.
Several apprentices wanted for dress making.
". f. THOMPSON.
Residence corner Levee and Main SIS. laulI
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

INTERESTING TO COUNTRY PosTNAsTERs.-
The Postofice of bill Of Mr.. Colfax pro-
vides that ~postmastcrs collecting less
than ono hundred dollars per quarter be
allowed pay to the amount Of four hun.
,dred dollars per quarter, instead Of the
present commissions.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

s6y- A sweet little Michigan girl, of
about thirty-ivc summers, has sued an
old gentleman for s., 900 damages, for
counting her ten whole years and then
marrying somebody else. The case is
now on trial at Detroit.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
na- EsEAs SYLv1Us had three ways of

n@-ENEAs SYLvIUs had three ways of
proving a man a fool. He is a fool who
seeks that he cannot find; he is a fool
who seeks that which, if found, will do
him more harm than good; he is a fool
who, having several ways to bring him
to his journeys end, selects the worst
one,
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

nas-"Well, you've been out to look at
Texas; did you see anything Of our old
friend - there ?" "Yes-gone deran-
ged." "Gone derangcd {! Really crazy
what does he do ?" Eyes, indeed; he
don't know his neighbors' hogs from his
own
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
BOYS

THIS institution is now omen for
lis Sthe a lmlssion OF pupils. The seryi-
~A@4 ces of VI. PAEor. an ACCOMPLISHED
teacher OF French, have been secured for This De.
partment and he will he on the ground in a few
days, when those desiring instruction in this
branch can b" accommodated. The PRINCIPAL Will
also soon take up his residence ~ the institution.
when a limited number OF pupils from abroad
may be accommodated win h.all..
Special pans will be taken in preparing yorib
Thoroughly for College. in order tia; their iutare
course may be both easy and satisfactory. The
same care Vii! also be taken VITA those wha may
wish 10 Prosecute their classical studies beyond
the IN tniS institution.
a careful supervision will be exercised over the
morals habits and conduct OF pupils during school
hours or white resident in the institution.
The following are the
TERMS OF TUITION, sc.
Primary English. per month. $500
Advanced English studirs. 500
French, with English branches, 500
Latu. French and III .i!.h. combined, 1909
Board. per month, 1000
Washing, extra,
u All bills payable monthly.
Instruction in Painting and Drawing given in
Le institution. II drsirei.
PAUL HnLBI. PRINCIPAL.
P~'aquemlue la, Oct. S'n, $50. cots
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

GAIILr0.-ln lG22, Calico, then a
youth of eighteen was seated i'll the
Cathedral of Pisa, when the lamps sus,
pended from the roof were rcplcniShed
by the SacriStan, who, in doing So. caus-
cd them to osciliatc from side to side, as
they had done hundred of times before
when similarly disturbed. He watched
the lamps. and thought he perceived that
while the oscillations were diminishing,
they still occupied the same time. The
idea thus suggested departed
from his mind, and fifty years after
wards lie constructed the first pcndu-
lum, and thus gave to the world one of
the most important instruments for the
measurement Of time. Afterwards,
when living atNenicc, it was reported
to him one day that the children of a
poor spectacle maker, while playing
with two glasses, had observed, as they
expressed it, that things were brought
nearer by looking through them in a Ger.
tain position. Everybody said how GU,
rious, but Calico seized the idea and in,
vented the first telescope.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

The Board met at the Mayors Office, March Isl,
1860.
Present-P. f. Jennings, Mayor; NJ. Marir, c.
T. Hubbs, S~electmsn.
The minutes OF the previous meeting were read
and approved.
The Mayor stated that he had advertised in the
usual way, tor proposals to build a levee ia front Of
the tow OF Pisquemine, 20 build which, it would he
necessary TO leyee u tax. He had within the pasi
three years incurred some four thousand dollars e1.
penscs in purchasing FIRE engine, repairing levee and
filling up lots.
On motion OF NJ. Mark. be it Resolved, That the
Clerk proceed 10 levy an ad vslorem tax ole cts. on
the one hundred dollars on all land, slaves and yehi-
cles in tie corporation and that the Town Collector
proceed to collect the same in tine least possible de
Law.
The Mayor then appointed Messrs. Charre, Du'
rand, Hubs and Mark, a committee to contract tol
a new leyee in hont Of Piaquemine.
There being no further business, the Council ud
journed.
p. E. JENNING, Mayor.
CHAs. n. HAAsE, Clerk.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10
Physicians Prescriptions
BOARDING.


rs HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors of the
i estate of CHARLES McMANUS, 10 make
themselves known and present their claims to
the undersigned for payment, and those indebted
10 said estate are hereby notified to make pay
ment without delay.
ADOLPHE GRASS, Curator.
February 9th, 1860. febll
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

HsA-lt costs no more TO be miserable
than would tomakc us perfectly happy
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-03-10

Present-P. 7. JENNINGS, Mayor.
sELECTNES.
morris MARIN. e. r. HUBB5.
LUCIEN CHARRE.
Thsminutes uf the previous meeting were read and
approved.
The Mavor stated 10 the Eonrd that he could not
sanction the contract enIerrd into with Henry Cush-
ing, TO make II lrvee ia front OF the town al thirty
cents per cubic yrrd-when, on motion, II was
Resolved by the MAYOR and Board Of Sel-ctmen,
That Mr.. Henry Cushing BE- served " iIl a notice to
discontinue the work.
Mr.. r. H-elrin rendered The Board his resignation,
which was unanimously rejected.
There being no further business the Council I'D.
journed.