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The Power of lcess.

The following touching and felieitous
illustration of the power OF ideas, was given
by Wendell Phillips in public speech in
New York:
~ was told to day a story SO touching
in references 70 this, that you must let me
tell it. 1t is q temperance case, but it will
illustrate this u.t a. well. "A mother On
the green hills of Vermont, was holding
by the right hand q son 10 years old, mad
with love of the sea And rs she stood by
the garden gate one morning, she said -
Edward they tell me--for never saw tho
ocean-that the great temptation OF sea-
mans life is drink Promise me before
you quit your mothers hand that You will
not drink And, ssid he, for he told
me the story) gave her the promise, and
| went the broad globe over, Calcutta and
the Mediterranean, San Francisco, the Cape
OF Good Hope, the North Pole and the
South. ] saw them ali in forty years, and
| never saw glass filled with sparkling
liquor, that my mothers form by the gar
den gate. on the green hillside of Vermont,
did not rise before me and to day, at the
age Of sixty, my lips are innocent Of the
taste of liquor Was no. thst sweet evil
dence Of the power of single word? Yet
that was not half For, said he yes
terday, there came into my counting room,
a man Of forty years and asked me, {" Do
you know me?' No Well said he,
IL was once brought drunk into your
presence on shipboard; you were a passen-
ger; the captain kicked me aside; you
took me to your birth and kept me there
until ! had slept OF the intoxication. You
then asked me il had mother. / said
had never known word from her lips.
y Gu told me Of yours at the garden gate,
and 20 day | am master Of one of the finest
packets in New York and / came to ask
you 10 call and see me. How far that
litiio candle throws It's beams That
mothers word Ola the Green hillside Of
Vermont O, God be thanked for the
mighty power of single word!'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18
Taking Care of the Pennsylvania and her
Interests.

Secretary Cameron is distinguished for
his regard fer PeunsylyatiaD and her in
terests The latest instance OF it we find
in the Chicago Ir5une, the leading repnb-
lican paper of Illinois, in its issue Of the
2Sth ult. 1t says:
Pennsylvania may be truly said TO
have contracted What viii be thought Of
transporting, at government expense, rough
pine sca'ltiing from PittsJ,rg TO Port Leaosn-
'eoeth, and yet such shipment actually
passed through. this city with such desti-
nation a few days since. The pieces were
4x4, about eight feet long, and rough as
when they came from the saw mill
Think of carrying common pine lumber
aSross four States to the west bank of the
Missouri, that some Pennsylvania contrac-
tor might pocket q lIibera margin OF
profits, and that, too, with plenty of lum-
Ger yards full of stock, slow Of sale on the
Missouri river. This almost passes belief,
but it is an actual fact The enormities
under the name Of carrying on this war
would ruin financially any nation on earth,
even If Midas himself were its king. Who
VIII stay these teeming evils, or is the
nation really given up to be sDoiled at
home andilouted at home? Are the pee
pie to look in vain to Congress to attack
the great army of fraudulent spectators,
and cleanse these Augean army stables
Has the government the desire to avert
the blows that should fall, though nepot-
ism and corrupt favoritcism shrek aloud
TO spare and save those who richly merit
the cord and sword OF the Provost mar
shall ?'
This IS but piece or The entire system
Some woeks ago a company in this State
was - be paid off and mustered out O.
service The whole number, % men, were
az home, in county two hundred miles
from Springfield. 4 mastering officer
could have gone there and done the whole
work at an expense Of SO; but instead
the 90 men were brought here to the
mastering officer, KEEP. here FOR four OR
five weeks on pay, at 4 hotel; and, taking
their psy, transportation and subsistence
it cost the government some
where about $500 II all the thievery,
certainly all the waste, is not confined to
Penn sylvania.-.S1tc Rsgis.cr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

How The QCiIrRs SAVED THEIR Coz.
sCrENcE-lt is said that when a committee
visited q Quaker family in Frederick
county, Maryland, 20 get contributions Of
blankets, &c.. for the soldiers. the first
thing that met their eye was table loaded
with blankets and quilts. The committee
modestly preferred their request, and o
placid lady replied:
= Friend, we cannot assist thee in q
work Of biood.hed. even so far as to help
those engaged in il; but there are some
things on that table and IF thee chooses
to steal them, 1t i equally against our
principles to use any violence to prevent
thee"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18
Bz.rIlrvI. - The follov.n lines are from,

BzlCTIFCI- - The follow ING lincs are from
the pen Of Geo D. Prentice:
Why is it that the rainbow and The
cloud come oy9r us with beauty that 10
not of earth, and then pass away, and
leave US to muse On faded ioveiiness
Why is it that the stars that hold their
nightly festival around the midnight
throne are placed above the reach Of our
limited faculties, forever mocking Us with
their unapproachable clory' And why is
IL that tke bright forms of beauty ara
presented 20 cur view and then taken from
us, leaving the thousand streams Of afiec-
ton to ho;g back in a,mighty torrents upon
the human heart? We are born for
higher des,;ny than that o. earth There
il a land where the Stars viii be set cut
before IL ike islands that sluniber in the
ocean. ana where the beautiful beings that
pass before Us like meteor, viii stay in
our presence forever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

\ Methodist Minister has inveuted n
douile chambered she'll, The inner con-
tanning powder, and the cutter compost
tioE intensely indammatory aiI explosive,
which, when the -bell bursts consumes
every ytning it falls upon. Ii is said 20 be
a very destructive engine, aua the clerical
Inventor is reported to have remarked
while explaining this invention 20 the De-
partrncnt at Washington. " Faith, sir,
preached iellhre AID birthstone in the
abstract long time, and now III give 'enn
a little Of it in the concrete FORM Tho
name OF the pugnecious minister is Pufier
but, rs Shakespeare says, What's in q
uame?'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

The following information is given for
the benefit of young sailors. We don't
know what ultra-Iaarine wrote it, but We
suspect it was Secretary Welles: The
sterrpost is not weekly paper The
berths on board do not necessarily add to
the census. The hatchways are not hens
nests Pugilists are not engaged to box
the compass. The boa.swain does not
pipe all hands with a neerschaum The
braces are not suspenders, The deck is
not a pack OF cards. The men are not
beat to quarters with club. The bow of
a ship is no evidence Of its polteness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18
SpOsTSWEN'S DEPOT.
rJNrEAS MOORE

rMPORTER and manufacturer OF Increase Twist Ri
As and Shot Guns, of every description, Telescope
barrels with Guide Starter for hunting and large
eortment of Revoivers Colts Bears Natbattens Blunt
g svu,s, Allen Thurbers. Gentlemen will hnd at my
shop everything line, and warrant to gre salts
faction to all that favor me with their patronage.
invite the friends of II. p. BRuNgER to give me
call s he il nv agent Customers will always find him
at his post My shop is Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge.
iun1s THOMAS MOORE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

4 HARD CAsE-We heard an incident
yesterday on the street which wo should
call hard. 4 farmer had sold load OF
hay, and as he received his pay for it no
remarked that that WAS the last spear OF
hay he had he had taken it from his
horses to pay his debts he had been sued
"Who sued you? was asked "Well," !"
said he, 4" I'm sorry TO say it was my bro.
ther." 4 kind brother, dos't you think,
reader ?-Ldcon HteIIgsacr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

George B. Cheever, sometime. styled
the Rev. Dr.. Checrer, preached Mason
and Slitell ct the Church of the Puri:aps,
last Sunday ercainc, winning the tunult-
Uous applause cf crowded aud.tori He
thought the arch traitors should have
been hanged till they wore dead, no n,atter
whether al the nations OF the earth
tnreatendei 10 make war upon us. Then
the President should proclaim a total
emancipation Of the slaves, and the
result. said that eminent patriot, would
be glorious beyond expression. Proridencs
Press
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

TIE Flax AND LINEN TRADE OF IRELASD,-
Belfast, the great emporium of the linen
trade, last year exported 65,0O0,000 yards
OF linen and l3,200,O00 lbs of linen yarn
and thread Next in importance to the
flax industry, is the trade in sewed mus
lins, employing about half million of
persons in Ireland Another manufacture
carried on in Belfast is important in the
consumption of agricultural produce
namely, starch making from wheat Ten
firms use nearly 10000 quarters Of the
finest red wheat every year. The wheaton
starch made by the old Preventative pro-
cess, is largely used by bleachers, the
goods retaining their stiffness longer than
If dressed with the rice and other starches
The whole of this business is at present
nearly paralized as America was the best
market for IRISH linen goods, very limited
quantities of which have been imported
| during the past nine months.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18
CUSTOM MILLS.
EAGLE Hills.

FsyI,E subscriber would inform the pubic 'hat ne
j now running tie abuyr Mill, anu Is prepared 10 u
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK
In the best possible manner, as the Miii mas neei
Thoroughly Repaired and is in hrst rate ORDER "oot
"a .,,a.tiys N,lers are employed, and will be con
st.,,Iv on hand to wait upon Gus ustomers Farmers
o,Icrs will find 10 their advantage give call be
fore going elsewhere.
NE-orers for Flour or Feed can be left at the Cit,
Market or at the MILL nd will promptly attended tu
Ottawa Oct g. 1850 j. WOOD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

4 very tall man was in the streets of
Boston, when an old lady who admired his
gigantic stature, thus addressed him
Mister We're you large when you were
small 7 Yes, marin, was considerable
big when was little.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

A western clergyman, in presenting q
revolver to volunteer, said: " If you get
into a tight place, and have to use it, ask
Gods blessing if you have time, but Se
sure not 70 let your enemy get the start OF
you. You can say amen after you shoot.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

HUMANITY Victoria, to one who
spoke to her of resignation in view Of the
approaching death of the Prince Consort,
replied as well as tears would allow, "
suppose l must not mourn too much, for
many poor women have to so through the
same trials
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

A story is told of a person asking an
other one whether he wonld advise him
to lend a certain friend faoney
"What lend him money! You might
lend him an emet;c, and he wouldn't re-
turn it,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

There is a man in Pennsylvania who
has the power os divining the existence of
an oil spring merely by the smell He is
said to possess this penetrating faculty
from having very strongly Developed oil.
factory nerve
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

PAgIs letters state that in spite OF alI
denial. it is well known that T. large num-
ber of recruits are levying "A France for
the United States. The old Garibaldian
officers and volunteers are all being organ
lied for speedy departure, and are only
waiting for the orders Of the chief to en-
bark This chief, well known French
officer, who, after defending the barIicades
Of the Republic in Paris, fought the battles
Of the Empire in the Cr;mea, then took
service with Garibaldi, and is now in that
of Victor Emanuel, has given in his re-
sisGation. and was hourly expected in
Paris. The clothing house Of Godillot had
been busy for the last ten days is making
the uniforms of this legion. Ten thousand
.unics hsd been issued from the usine,
bearing the buttons of the Union. The
greater part of these uniforms have been
forwarded to Havre, where they are to
await the commissGire appointed to take
charge Of them to New ! ork, and who
was on his way from Turin. where he has
been TO obtain personal instructions from
the future commander of the legion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18
Lieut. joel McCrecorr died in Newror

Lieut. joel McCreCory died in Newport
New Hampshire, Oct 3lst, aged.oHe hun
dred years, eleven months and nine days.
Lieutenant McCrecory was born in En-
feld, Ct, 22d November, 1850 lie volun-
teered in the army of the revolution, and
was taken and confined in the Old Sugar
House New York. for eight months
His fare was barely sufficient to sustain
life. He has enjoyed good health in his
last years, though his mind has been
somewhat impaired. In olden times he
worked at nail making 6y hand, and has
made tacks so small that he could put one
thousand OF them IN an eggshcll. For
many years he had received pension,
which, with what he laid by in his young
years, has made his declining years peace
full ard happy. 1t is supposed that he Is
the last of the Revolutionary soldiers in
New hampshire. Al honor TO his mem
DRY, and peace TO his ashes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

Lord Shaftsbury recently stated in a
public meeting in London, that from per-
sonal observation he has ascertained that
of the adult male criminals OF that city
nearly all had fallen into a course of crime
between the ages OF eight and sixteen
years; and that if a man lived an honest
life up to twenty years o. age, there were
forty nine chances in his favor, and only
one against him, as to an honorable life
thereafter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

Ali am very sorry for this rebellion;
it prevents my going South, said an En-,
glishman the other day, dining at club
in Philadelphia, by invitation. They
tell me, he continued, :" that ahe Ameri-
can gentleman IS only to be found at the
South How is that, pray? Can you eX
plain il p 81 cans" replied his hest. 'lt
is no more TO be explained than the
statement so often made that there are
gentlemen in England, but that none OF
them ever come to this country
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

GoTD FOR JEwEIRY- gold Is not
used for iewelry, but is usually alloyed By
introducing small quantity of silver or
copper Silver renders it lighter color.
and copper gives it deeper shade, inclin-
ing ii TO reddish hue. The jeweiler Of
the present day relies in a great measure
on his dies for the forms he gives the
articles that come from his band These
he has cut IN steel with care, and many
Of them ara beautiful. and often very
intricate. The gold is rolled out in strips.
and what is bebeld is all .hat it processes
to be-pure geld; bat the proportion Of
that metal Is very small / strip Of gold
not thicker than a silver dollar. is secured
10 2 bar Of brass Of corresponding size. but
thicker in proportion. A fux Is applied
10 unite the two and the mass IS subjected
10 the action Of FIRE. At the proper mo-
clent il Is Withdrawn. and when cool. the
two metals are found firmly united The
bar is then rolled out between steel rollers
till the metal, in the form Of loag ribbon.
IS not thicker than letter paper 1t is
then cut into small pieces Of the size re
quired, and the artisan so places them in
succession that the die falls upon each in
turn, giving it the required form.-,Scdie7,-
rife -fp,eTi,rn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

Sentimental young lady rescued from
drowning" must and shall marry the
noble being" Practical parent" Why
my dear, it's dog
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Esuena Vista Floral Gardens.
NJ 4 q


At the residence Of W. H. W. CruSh,ndn East Ottasco
Always for sale, aiarge supply of perpetual Roses
all other kinds of Strawberry Fo
nato Rh.barb, Cabbage, plants, &C. &C. in Their sea
a., ,,d VEGETABLES of all kinds. iun1i
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&. w. DENIIARD,

e.. w. DENIIARD.
Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music, and the
German Language.
Office in Post Office Block, opposite the Free Trader
Printing Office.
DENHARD'S QUADRILLE BAND is ready to furnish
superior Music for Balls, Parties, Concerts, &c.
sonahle terms. good caller is connected with the
Band.
Apply at Denhard's Office, opposite the Free Trader
once or at his residence opposite the Madison Street
8 chooi House, above the Meat Market. dec22
NEW LUMBER WAGONS for sale, at low prices for
- cash or good sh ort time notes.
marc VAN DOREN 4 OSBORN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

Ladies, keep proper rein upon your
husbands; whenever. they demand a great
deal of freedom, give them just little
bit.
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The Jersey Lawyers First Case In
Minnesota.
EY OSSIAN T.. DODGE.
From the Mohawk Courier,

From the Mohawk Courier.
My DEAR FRIEND Did | ever tell you
about The Jersey Lawyers First Case in
Minnesota? No! Well then here goes
for it is worth circulating.
You are no doubt well aware that many
sprigs of aristocracy, in eastern cities, labor
under the impression that in order to
| extingush all other lights, they have only
| to emigrate to some western town and
dazzle the natives. Many man has thus
started out in search of ,cooi and been
himself badly shorn. And in no town III
the world does this class stand a poorer
chance than in ST Paul, Minnesota The
majority of its hardy, healthy and active
inhabitants first went to the place for
health to recruit those energies which
bad become exhausted in active mental
labors in the east The place commenced
In fact, as sort of Natures Hospital No
one thought of locating there, because it
was too far out OF the world Bat IN nv2-
lids fiocked in, convalcscents wrote back
for their families and friends; the verdics
of thousands who have been snatched, as.
il were, from their graves, was published
far and wide that pure dry air WAS better
than drugs; and 1t was soon discovered
by artists, speculators and capitalists, that
for beauty of location and artistic building
spots the place had no rival on the face
of the globe The result is, ST Paul to-
day has a population OF about fifteen
thousand of as active, 90 ahead, sharp
ioker- financiers, and old Traveller, as can
be found in any city in the Union; and
is dong healthier business. and il erect
ing more buildings and better ones, than
any other three cities OF its size anywhere.
SO much for introduction, ard a key to
the fact why the mass Is made up OF the
ablest lawyers judges, clergy, merchants,
capitalists and spectators. who have over
taxed their mental energies in eastern
cities And now to the story But mind
YOU, the names given are all fictitious. !
only propose to tell the story-not 10 adj
vertise names.
1t was pleasant morning in the month
of Augustine matter what year-while
the large and splendid h'ey Ctr Captain
Jones Warden, Clerk, Mr. L. W k!4-ed.
was proudly p!ou.h;ng her way up the
Mississippi from La Crosse, that a brilliant
ly dressed gentleman of about twenty five
years Of age, was to be seen leisurely re-
clin:ng on a railing in front Of the office,
pulling ten cent regalia. Just taken from
his pocket, and evidently wandering If
the half civilized people Of St Paul ever
smoked anything more expensive than
pipe.
Turning TO 4 plainly dressed ge entienau
Al his side he exclaimed
" Are you-ah-acquaiuted in ST Paul?'
% yes: know most all OF the citizens
was the reply.
.' Do YOU. inieed,' exclaimed the lashy
gent eInan '- Well then, | am in luck.
Pretty lively place ??
Quite so, sir, Every man has some
thing to do, and all are making good
LIVING.
Do you hve-ah-in ST. Paul?''
- do
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18

Said seedy fellow to rich friend
/" If ever you have dispute with any one
about money, just leave it to me.
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oyvrAwA MARBLE YARD.

CuF undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
4 of Gewe Finley, where he intends to carry the
business a more extensive scale lie mas on name and
liam and Egyptian Marble for Head stones Tomb stones,
Ionuments Mantles Furniture, &c. As he has some of
the best orkmen the western country, be feels as
sured that ne up anything in his line in superb
or sty together with prices, he feels assured that
he will give all those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction.
N 3. Orders from distance earnestly solicited and
droml .y attended to. JAMES WILLIE
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THE NEW YORK BAKERY

ass -. ls. - "a I. ifz.k.
s7HE undersigned would re-pectiuly inform the nila-
II bitants OF Ottawa and vicinity that he rs now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers,
such Butter Soda, Lemon, Boston, Oyster Aberneia
Water Biscuit. Also, Eread, Cakes, brown bread
Pies &C. &c, in good variety. Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection. constantly on hand All kuids OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake made TO order.
The subscriber having spared no pains nor expense IN
fitting up wagon for the convenience and acconmoda-
on OF his customers and the public generally are now
able to furnish anything in their line to those who DE
sire Those wishing the New York Wagon 20 ca dali y,
" nlease send their orders the N Y. Bakery, or to
the Post Office.
esy- Remember the place in Edwards Block, a few
cor H. Thompsou's store, Main Street SEND Ia
your orders, and they will receive prompt attention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-01-18
Messrs. King & Hamilton,

Where an ORDER BOOK and LIST OF PRICES will
be kept; all orders accompanied with the CASi) lett
at their Hardware Store will receive PROMPT
ATTE\T on.
All articles in my line will be delivered in ~ city
FREE OF CHARGE.
Orders respectfully solicited and SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED.
CIJsTOM WORK from the CIty and Corn.rr entrus.-
cd ~, NV care will be attended to with FIDELITY and
DISPATCH. iocZol L. K SAMPL +.
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BoY PAID FOR HIS LEARNING Father,
said young hopeful the other day, how
many fowls are there on this table p
& Why, said the old gentleman. as he
looked complacently on pair of nicely
roasted chickens that were smoking on
the table, there are two Two re
piled the smart boy, there are three, sir,
and III prove it Three 7 replied the
old gentleman, who was plain, matter-of
fact man, I'd like to see you prove it, y
Z" Easily done, easily done. Is not that
one p said the smart boy, laying his knife
on the first land that twoY' pointing to
the second; And do not one and two
make three?' Really said the farmer,
turning to his wife, who was stupe6ed at
the immense learning of her son, ''really
this boy is a genius. and deserves to be
encouraged" and then, to show that
there is fun in old folks as well as young
ones, he added, Wife, do you take one
fowl, and I'll take the second. and John
may have the third for his learning"