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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

HARvEsr-Rcd wheat is nearly all
ready for the reaper, aud considerable has
been harvested in oi,r county during tho
past week. The yield will be very heavy,
and large breadth Of land has been deyo-
ted to the culture of this important cereal
No damage worthy Of mention has been
done to the wheat by the army worm,
which made its appearance after the stalk
had become to bard to be injured by its
ravace.. The white wheat will h6 ready
for the sickle in q couple Of weeks. The
only fear is. thst in the present condition
Of tbs country, there will be no demand,
and but 4 consequent low price for bread
stuffs. Gazette, In.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

LET THE FIRST WoRp liz LiSns BE "W ASH
ISGroy. let the first word he lisps be
$ Washington. Hang on his neck, on
;ha; birthday. the Medal Of Congress by
it- dark ribi on; tell him the story of the
flag, as it passes gli,tering along the road;
bid him listen TO the plain old fashioned
music of the Union; lead him when
school is out ct evening, 10 the grave of
his great grand!aihes, the Old soldier OF
the war; bid him, like Hannibal, at nine
years old, lay the little hand on the Con
stitution, and .wear ferventiy to ctser,e
it; lift him up, and Eft yourself up to the
height OF all American feeling; open to
/ him and think of yourself, on the relation
of an American TO the United States ;
show him upon the map the arena to
which she has extended herself: the
climates that come into the number of her
months; the silver path OF her trade wide
as the world tell him of her contribu.
tons 10 humanity. aHd her protests for
, free government; keep with him the glad
and solemn feasts of her appointments
bury her great name in his heart, and
" VI heart; contemplate haLitually, iov.
ingiy, in,elligen,!v, this grand abstraction,
/ this vast reality of good; and such an in
s,rUction may do us somewhat to trans
form this surprising beauty into nation
al life, which shall last while sun and
moon endures-- Rufus Choate
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

AGooD ONE Some years ago the Knick'
erhocker Magazine used to offer brass
quarter to the person who made rhym
to the word window" The following il
the ~ effort of successful rhymer:
"A cruel man = beetle caught,
And to the wall him pinned, oh!
Then said he beete 10 sh3 crowd,
'srhough l'm stuck up, I'm not prou1 y
And his soul went out tie W.hdoW."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

RELIEVING .CHoKEn CArrLE.-A Portland
correspondent of the New Englrnd Farmer,
give the following easy and simple remedy
The instant creature becomes choked. d.
no matter what with, the throat becomes
dry, and the longer the Substance remains,
the dryer the throat. The following IS
sure remedy. Take some oil, no matter
what kind, aud hold the Creatures head
up and pomr down one gill of oil, and
then let go tho head, and the creature
will have it out in two seconds! l have
tried it for years. and never knew it 10 fail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

MEAL FROM PorrEp CorS.-At meeting
of the Farmers Club of the American In
stitute, Solon Robinson presented pud-
ding made from meal produced from pop.
incfeased in bulk, By popping, to seventeen
pints, and would produce eight pints OF
farina or any other known meal, as Z ve.
hicle for the usual condiments used in Tie
mating ef pudding
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

Competition for the foregoing will be
limited to American manufacturers
For the following, competition is open
to the world:
Best and rrraie-t display OF arms OF
all descriptions, and all varieties
ofueipons, With the trapping,
r, m for serving the.n Grand Gold Medal
u, st and q ea'est display military
gods, including unions, BAH
hefsi *. -.-.--.. ..--'.'.--.-. .urand Ioid Medal
No premiums will be awarded to any
fire am except upon thorough trial before
and under the direction OF q competent
committee; and the Society will spare no
pains or expense to render these trials
fair, impartial and decisive Accuracy,
range. and ease and rapidty of loading
and hiring, will be especially considered
Every piece upon trial Will be served by
the manufacturer, his agents or employees,
and the fullest opportunity will be allow
ed to complete each test Each conpeti-
tor will select and furnish his own aInmu-
milton. The trials will be at stated times
during Fair week, and will be fully an
nourced previously. In tho selection of
the awarding committees, the Executive
Committee will secure and have regard TO
the highest scientific knowledge com bined
with extended observation and practice
The Fair grounds comprise eighty ac:es,
are situated on the southwestern limit of
the city of Chicago, directly on the line
Of the 81. Louis, Alien and Chicago Rail
road, are exceedingly easy OF access from
all directions, by railroad and oiherwie.
On two sides OF the grounds there lies an
open, clear, level prairie, OF which can
readily be had unobstructed range OF
six miles. Ear,hworks can be thrown up
and targets fixed at any points within
that distance. From the te!erradh Office
on the grounds wires will be extended,
and communicate with a battery near the
long range targets, thus avoiding unHeccs-
siry delay in announcing the shots.
The trials will he conducted under the
superinteudence of Col Samuel A Buck
master. OF Alton, Illinois, who will station
guards along the line of firing. abundantly
numerous, TO keep it from transient Oh
Jects and ensure safety.
The Society's regular premium list
amounts To SD 600 The exhibition will
certainly be attepdeded by larger con
course of people than have ever been as.
seEiblcd on similar occasion in the
West
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

A Co.xcIDxxcE-The Boston Transcript
saws, Miss spatforI, TO whom Col. Els
worth was engaged to be married. is the
great great niece of Gen. Joseph Warren,
who fell on Bunker Hill 1t is remark.
able circumstance that this young lady
should be Connected with Tie first promi
rent martyr of the American Revolution
and with the first commissioned officer
slain in the conflict Of 1851"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

MARKETING RnrBARB.-We see The prac-
tice very generally prevails in our city
markets OF bringing in the rh6bsrb stalk
with the fall leaf remaining on them. this
should not be as the leaf conveys away
the moisture from the stalk and soon
causes it to wither and lose. ito cfisphesS
and flavor. But up two stalks, remove
the leaf from, one and see the effect on
them. - 7sillh saes i &
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

aAxp rns Srn,rrs."-Ths Hudson (N.
w Gazette tells of little four year old
girl, who, while repeating the catechism
at her mothers keo. replied, in answer u
the question. "What did God Greater
"The Earth, the Sun. the Moon, the shsrs
-ord tie .Styires"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
sPORTSMEN,S DEPOT!
H0MA2 MOORE -

IMPORTER and manufacturer Of Ineresse Twist RE
Il f.s and Shot Guns, 81 description, Teseseope
Barrels with Gride Starter, fer hunting and large
sortment Of Rcvolvers. Colts eals. .Mafhaten Blunt
Syms'. Allen Thnrbef's. Gehsiemen will hnd at my
shop everything n my line and w.rrant give salts
faction 70 all that favor me with their patronage
Invite the cid friends Of u. r. DRukEHR TO give me
call. he y agent Customers viii always 6nd hin
his post Ny shop u on Main Street, nesr TIE Fox
River Bridge. = isies iG1 fis. tal - q
tunfO THOMAS MOOIK
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

How TO SsxD TnEM-The Lynn Mrs
saws sheemapufacturer in one of the
towns in New England remarked that he
had an order for large lot of brogans,
which were going to Virginia.
But how can you send them r inquired
friend. aaThe governments wilf not AZ.
low them to pas"
"Oh, yes, they will" was the reply
"They are going to be carried on the feet
Of the volunteer" "9ti-''k
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
BUSINESS CARDS.
THE NEW YoRK BAKERY |
nv In. WHEELER.

RY j. II. WHEELER.
THE undersigned would pectfuy inform the inha
~ bitants OF Ottawa and vicinity that he is nov
prepared furnish the choicest variety Of Crackers
such Butter Soda Lemon, Boston Oyster Abernetaa
A. Water Biscuit. Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread
choicest selection, constantly on hand AL kinds o.
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
6,,in, nm wagon for the convenience and accommoda
ton OF his customers and the public are now
able to furnish anything in their line to those who de
s;re Tbo.. Wishing the New York Wagon to call daily
win please send their orders to the y Bakery or to
the Post Ofice.
y~Remember the place. in Edwards Block. few
cor west OF H. Thompson's store, Main Street. Send in
your orders and they will receive prompt attention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
Sash, Door and Blind Factory.

WE have moved Lumber Yard to Pianin &
w Mill, the Illinois River Bridge, aud are pre-
pared furnish former customers and all others
with all kr ds Of Lumber, Latb. and Shingles Also,
constantly hand u e",d assortment OF DRY SEA
SONED FINISHING LUMBER.
Having in connection with our Lumber SASH Door.
and Blind Factory, and n Glass. Nail, Paint, and Oil
Dep enabled to furnish each an" every article
that Builders may want, saving you the trouble OF 60
ing to number Of different to m IKE out bill
We aiso invite at,ention to our SHISGLE MILL,
which /. ready for operation. and furnish
Sawed Shingles by Wholesale or retail.
Our cash, and sell as low the lowest.
Please call and examine for yourselves,
Office La Sale at, opposite Van Doren Osborn .
Store. Idec % STRAWS POWELL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
n. B. BRrSTOL,
OYDfA1AII~E

IN tie CusArsan Warehouse, north NJ the Canai.
Will receive Wheat, Corn. Or Oats from farmers and
sell In Chicago. charging only freight and commission.
None advanced upon Grain in store Storage .sr So,
90 bushels.
~Nsrket price paid for all kinds Of Gain. ssb2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
Bncn:l Vista Floral Gardens.

At the residence Of w. II. ". CnaamGn. Edsf Ona,eo
Always for SALE aiaYee supply Of perpetual Roses snd
al kinds Of towering houseplants strawberry To-
naO. Rh barb, Cabbage plants &C., &C., in their sea
on and y-retnt,e. Of Ali kirSs. jun1s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
nr sa,ss.s s. e.Ae.-ys.Gst
NJ, KNEUSSI.

NJ. KNEUSSL,
6era,Ga Dyarytes"rd Afoth~cGyy. Nrin ST.. Ottcu-.
tWiIOLESALE AN9 RETAIL,
Importer of Drugs Chemicals, French Cognias Bran
dies, Zines, re, &c. aug2S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
Or. ~ IL; SOE 4
HENRY NJ. GooEREY. Nd.

Liceasidfe Of Eoydi Coilege Of Surgeons, Rdia nTG
Having had charge of Hospital in Europe for
raj years. and practice OF years in Illinois, lie
feels one giving satisfaction to those who may
wish his professional advice
Once, north side OF the Cour, House Square Resi-
dence Superior ST., east OF National House dec3
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

j. G.. HATHEWAY,
DEiLEs
All Kinds Of Produce. sucb Wheat, Corn, Oats IT,
Tnotty Seed. fc-
Once Warehouse. side Of Fulton street, for
meriy occupied by ". W. Low, OttaS III.
LIBERAL advaEces made on grain in store. sep3
Ladies' Bath Paper!
HAVE just received a gosd assortment ~ superior
l. Ladies' B-th. English and French LETrER AND
cote PAPER; the very best manufactured. faney ana
plain, At the Gjuiil NEWS DEPOT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22
MOLINE PL OWS.

HVHESE celebrated Piows with double shin)
II for sale by the undersig Ied, and think can
6ay with truth with the improvements made du-
ring the last year. they without doubt the
Flows ever offered in market. We shall sell these
Plsvs during the coming season at manufacturers'
prices. and all Plows will he warranted. Persons
ing left hand PIows. the Michigan double Piow
leave their orders in advance AS they Will then be sure
Of getting them. TERMS CASH
janis JACKSON K LOCKWOOD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1861-06-22

Carriage Repairing Shop.
A IL branches of Carriage and Wagon repairing viii
"A be done with despatch and n the hest manner. at
GAYS Carriage Shop Buygies cYdeI fem SIS
30 4isJ. and warranted in every RESPECT.
Shop the frst north the Geiger House on
La Sale iocsj J.G GAY. Agest.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
Opening a Straight Road to Washing
ton

HARRIsDrRGH May 1.-The greatest ac-
tivity prevails tn southern Pennsylvania,
seventeen thousand troops being in the
field there at the present time. At Camp
Scott, York, Pa, there are 5000 men; at
Camp Sifller, near Chambersburg, 2,6OOG,
at Camp Curtin, near Harrisburg, 1000;
two regiments from Ohio are quarted near
Lancaster, and zoos United States regu-
lars at Carlisle. Scattered at different
points between Philadelphia. Elkton and
Perrysv.le. there are 6 1000 more.
Three thousand New jersey troops are
to march from Trenton to-day, which will
constitute in all force Of over %, 900 men
in that region. their destination being un-
doubtedIy for Baltimore, to open the route
to the Federal capitol. On the south side
of Baltimore are stationed at Annapolis a
force of between four and five thousand
men, including the Providence Marine
Artiller, which lett Perrysvile yesterday.
The sixth and thirteenth New York resi-
ments occupy aposiliou directly opposite
Annapolis, and the Sixty y-ninih are at the
Junction.
1t will thus he seen that Baltimore is
completely bemmed in on both sides with
All effective force, which is to be immedi-
ately employed in opening passage
through that city for the federal troops.
and restoring free communication between
the North and The capitol of the republic.
With this purpose, Major General Keim,
ofPennsylvana. was ordered to leave Phil
adelpha yesterday, for The camp at York,
with instructions to advance at once with
an army OF fifteen thousand men on Balt-
more. If any resistance is orded. he will
issue proclamation announcing his inten-
ton to march force through that city. aud
warning the loyal citizens, the women and
children, to leave. and will then Gu; his
way through at all hazards. 1t probable,
however, that the threat Of visiting Balli-
more with SO severe chastisement will
bring the resistants 10 their senses, and thus
save the etiusion of blood.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09

WHAT'S MARTIAL LAw?--At the present
crisis the significance Of a term so much
used, and With so little accurate sease OF
rs meaning. becomes unusually impor
tant
Bouvier defines martial law as "a code
established for the government OF the army
and navy Of the United States" whose
principal rules are 10 be found IN the ar
tlces OF war. prescribed By an acs of Cos
gress. But Chancellor Kent SAYS this
definition applies only to military law,
while martini law is quite distinct thing
and Is founded on paramount necessity,
and proclaimed by military chief Mar
tial law is generally and vaguely held to he
suspension OF all ordinary civil rights
and process. and as such approximates
closely to military despotism. 1t is an
arbitrary law. originating in emergencies
In times OF extreme peril to the State,
either from without or within. the public
welfare demands extraordinary measures.
And martial law being proc laimed, signi-
lies tha: the operation of the ordinary legal
delays of justice is suspended by the mi
Iitary power. which has for the time be-
come supreme.
1t suspends The operation of the writ of
hodeas corpus; enables persons charged
with treason to be summarily tried by
court martial instead Of grand jury iusti.
fies searches and seizures of private pro.
perty' and the taking possession of public
highways and other means of communica-
ton. Involving the highest exercise Of
sovereignty, it is, of course. capable Of
great abuse, and is only to be justified on
emergencies of the most imperative and
perilous nature.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
Civilized Warfare.

1t is proverbal that old friends make the
bitterest enemies and, were we to Judge
from many indications we see here and
elsewhere the people Of the United States
will furnish no exception to the adage.--
Independent Of all mere loyalty, on the
one hand, and desire of independence on
the other, there have been many causes
calculated to arouse feelings of extreme
bitterness between our contendiog sections
all the more bitter that they do not com
prehend each other. These feelings of
bitterness will not be likely to be allayed
by the million of false rumors circulated
in both sections, of insulting declarations
and acts of cruelty and oppression. 1t is
past all hope that this war should fail to
bring scenes that will make the blood of
good men aud women curdle with horror.
All war, perhaps. has such scenes, of ne
cessity, even in this age. But while this
is the fact, 1t should never be forgotten by
the men Of both sides, that they are the
children of common parents, that they are
in the midst OF an age OF high civilization,
that they are christian people, and that
while we have government to maintain by
our valor we have national character to
maintain before an liyhtened world. Let
all good men, therefore. while stimulating
our gallant young men TO tie defence OF
their country and their couutry's flag, re
fuse to lend their efforts TO excite vindict-
i've and savage spirit of revenge in their
breasts. The triumph of our arms and
the vindication of our glorious flag need
no such unchrislian spirit. Unnumbered
armies will spring into existence, compos-
ed of the bravest and best, by the appeal
to their loyalty, patriotism and courage
alone. These feelings, too, will lead us to
victory, and, what is still more noble,
to victory unstained by rapine and cruelty.
Let us war boldly and bravely for our flag;
but let us war chvalrously, h:manely, and
as becomes christians and gentlemen fight
ing in noble cause IL Chicago Times.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
VOL. 2.]
Localities and Distances.

The intense interest with which the movemen Is
of our troops is followed, and the present phase o
the rebellion. render the following Typographical
notes of value in getting clear idea Of the cur
rent news:
lIayre. de -grace-at the mouth of the Susque
hannah river, near the head of Chesapeake Bay
is So miles from Philadelphia. AT this point con
tinuous railroad communication is interrupted by Q
ferry.
Annapos-on the west side of Chesapeake
Bav, about 80 miles from Havre de grace, 3e
miles by rail from Washington.
Annapolis Junction-the junction of the Annap
oils branch road with the Washing ton branch, Is
miles from Annapolis, 90 miles from Washington
city.
Fort Monroe-At the junction of James river
(uorthern sde) with Chesapeake Bay, about Il
hour. steaming from Boston, and "A from New
York.
Norfolk-about IL miles south of Fort Mon
roe.
Cockeysville-16 miles from Baltimore, the
railroad to Harrisburgh, (bcing probably the near
est point accessible on the rail to Baltimore from
that directiOn.)
Baltmore-95 miles from Philadelphia, 80 from
Washington, CD miles frcm Harrisburg. 81 from
IIarper's Ferry, and II from Annapolis Junction
Fort McHenry is situated at The extremity of
point of land extending from the southwest, ant
is about two miles and half on the coast survey
map from the centre ef Baltimore. Opposite the
fort which is here less than mile in width, is til,
Lazaretto light house.
The distance from Washington city to Charles
ton is 5S7 miles; w ashngton to Wilmington, N
c., 379; Washington to Welden, n. c. 2l6 Rich
mond to Washington, 1870; Wheeling to Baltimore
379.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
The Law of the Case.

The law under which the President has
acted in calling out the volunteer forces of
the State was enacted as long ago as 1895,
and was designed to meet the whisky in
surrection of that year, when SO large a
portion Of Pennsylvania was in arms
agains; the Federal authorizes. After that
rebellion was quelled, no occasion arose
for action under the law until 1879, when
the second war broke out with Great Brit
ain. 1t was then amended somewhat by
Congress to meet the exigencies of the
occasion, and among other things the term
of service was extended from three to six
months; but at the close of the war these
provisions expired by their own terms. and
the law thereafter stood and now stands
just as it was enacted In 1895. The fol-
lowing is he provision under which the
President acted, and it will be noticed that
in his proclamation Mr.. Lincoln uses al
most the precise language of the statute:
"And be atAiher enacted, That when
ever the laws of the United States shall be
opposed, or the execution thereof obstruc.
ted, in any State BY combinations too pow
erful to be suppressed by the ordinary
course of judicial proceedings, or by the
powers vested in the Marshals by this act,
it shall be lawful for the President of the
United States to call forth The militia of
tie State, or of any other State or States, as
may be necessary TO suppress such COM
Olnatlon, and to cause the laws TO be
duly executed: and The use of militia 10 be
called forth may be continued, if necessary
until the expiration of thirty days after the
commencement of the then next session o!
Congress"
Other sections of the law provide that,
when called out the volunteer forces shall
be under the same discipline as the army
of the United States, and shall not be com
PEELED to serve more than three consecutive
months In any enc year after their arrival
at the place where they are ordered to
rendezvous.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
st. Louis, May ?

~. i-ouic,
The Cairo correspondent of the Republican says
that about dozen belonging to Chicago
company refused to take oath, and left the ranks.
Major Gen eral Buckner, Commander in Chief
OF the Kentucky militia, had conference with
Colonel Prentiss, the Commander Of the forces
at Cairo. There is much excitement at Padrcal,
Kentucky, and companies are constantly drilling.
Four pieces of artillery have been receive d
there from Nashville.
1t is understood that the Governor Of Tennes-
see has made !. demand upon the Governor of Hi
nos for the arms and munitions taken from the
steamer Illinois.
The boat has been given to the owners and ia
ken to Paduclh.
The war feeling is high at Nashville Several
companies are drilling day and night.
a twenty -four FOUNDER and a considerable num-
Der of troops have been stationed at Columbus,
Ky, and the town is carefully guarded.
Strangers are closely watched. The people fear
ed an attack from the Cairo forces.
The steamer julius ~ Smith slipped by Cairo
and landed $50 Colts rifles at Paducah.
D. II. Donivan, Collector of the port of ST.
Louis, forwarded his rcsignato on to Washington
yesterday.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1861-05-09
rFrom the Ohio Farmer.l

APPLE PUDDING.-- Take ore quart Of
stewed apples, one fourth ot . pound Of
butter, four eggs, some grated bread, a
nutmeg and little lose water. Sweeten
10 your taste. and bake it in puff pans.
RoAsr GOOSE" Should be dressed in
the same manner, and roasted the same
length of time as 4 turkey" So says tie
last Farmer" Perhaps it is correct, but
my experience has been otherwise. |
should never think OF roasting goose
without first half cooking il by boiling or
atesming then | should never think Of
making the same kind Of dressing. but use
more and stronger herbs. We accept the
above amendment TO the goose receipt
Ed. o. F.