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Tit for Tat.

Debbs was up and doing, April Fool
| Day A singular phenomenon was to be
seen in the vicinity Of his place OF business.
Dobbs went home from his store, the last
evening in March, and while taking tea
remarked to his wife, that his colored
porter had been blessed with an increase
in his family.
Why" said Mrs. D., "ihat makes
nine p
Exactly" said he "but the singulari-
ty about this new CONNER, is that one
half of its face is black"
Dear meY exclaimed Mrs D., "that is
singular, indeed. How strange! What
can be the cause Of such Disagreement r
Cant say replied Dobbs, " but it is a
curiosity worth seeing, to say the least
of it."
SO should think" returned his bet
ter half. / will go down in the morning,
and take such dclicacies as the woman
needs and see the child at the same time "
Dobbs knew she would, so he went out
to smoke u cigar, and the subject was
| dropped for the evening Next morning
| after lie went TO his store, the kind d-harted
woman made up basket Of nice things
and taking the servant girl, went down to
! to cheer up the mother, and see the singu.
lar child. When Dobbs came in to dinner,
his wife looked surprised Before he had
time TO seat himsely, she said:
Have you seen cousin John? lie was
here, this morning, to pay you the money
you lent him, and as he could not wait for
you, and must leave town again today !
told him you would be at the store, at half
past two.
How fortunate 2 said he; :" need
just that amount to take up Il note to
morrow Just two, now said Dobbs
looking al his watch, Il will go down at
once, for fear Of missing him
"Cau't you have dinner first 2 said his
afIectionate wife you will be in time
No" said he Il want that money, and
would not like to miss him, SO will 90 a,
once.
by the by said the lady how came
you TO tell me such a story about one side
OF that ehilds face being white?
" so, no, said he, as he put on his hat
a you are mistaking ! said one side was
black You did not ask me about the
other side that was black TOO. First Of
April my dear first of April you know"
;Dobbs departed in hast, and did not re-
turn again until tea time, and then he
looked disappointed.
What is the natter!ny dear said
Ms j.
Why, missed cousin John, and |
needed the thousand dollars to take up
note to morrow. And every one Is short
and cannot raise it.
"Oh Is that all q returned she, then
it's all right Cousin John paid me the
money, and said you could send him a ie-
ceipt by mail.
a But asked Dobbs, why couldn't YOU
tell me % ~ dinner time, and not say be
would be at the store, to pay me at half
past two. and SO send me oil without my
dinner, besides causing the so!nuch ankle
y for nothing;
30 am sorry you had SO much anxiety
and trouble returned his wife bat you
are mistaken in supposing told you he
would bc az the store, at that time. |
>aii | told him you would be there, at
half past two, aud knowing you were in
want of that money, knew you would not
fail. First Of Apg.. my dear first OF April
you know =
Dobds caved IN; he acknowlelI scd the
corn, and Mr.. and Mrs. Dobbs enjoyed 4
pleasant su'.per
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8. Don't Believe Word Of It,"

The jefferson Co. Union, tells good
story illustrative of the veracity of the
New York I,tG,ms After introducing
Jason Fairbanks, Ga well known resident
of Wa;ertown, y. " the editor goes on
10 say:
" " hen the news came Of the evacua-
ton Of jacksonville, Fla, 10y the Federal
troops, and the numbering OF several Union
families that remained among which was
Samuel Fairbanks, son of said Jason, IA
friend and relative of Mr Fairbanks called
him into his Office and read him the
account The friend then advised that he
break the news to Mrs. Fairbanks Us
gently as possible Mr. Fairbanks there
fore proceed TO his residence rs may be
imagined, with solemn feelings, TO break
the heartrending news to his wife, Just
as he reached the gate, a sudden thousht
struck him, and he Immediately fetraceu
his steps TO the place where lie got his
information, when the following eol'oq"y
took place;
Mr. Fa;rbanks-What paper was that
from which you read the account OF the
murder of nv son
Arswer-THe Tribune
Mr. F.irbanks-Don't tc'ieve ,cord Of H.
I 'front.' inform my 'cfe !
II is needless to add that Mr. Fairbanks
gave himself no further easineSs about
the matter, and that Il few days brought
reliable Intormatson that there was no
truth in the I,ibones story.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05

CALICO PEIyTING.-A correspondent OF
the Cleveland Herald writes OF 4 visit to
tie Calico Printing Works ut Lowell,
Massachusetts
The white cloth-looking like the
lighter grades oi sheeting comes in from
the looms, is run rapidly through a ma
chine which shears with sharp blades,
and sinses with flames o. burning gas,
and is turned out with smooth surface TO
receive the print or figures for the calico.
Six hundred pieces of this cloth are sewed
together at the ends. making string of
over fifty thousand feet in length, and
this is run slowly, rapidly, gradually, top
sy-,urvy and by jerks, through, over under,
between bars, bolts, tubs, watts, and cylln-
ders; mixed up with lime, sodo asphal-
tum, gum arabic, mordant, fly extract, or
perfume and hydIusetic acid until 1t
comes out at the other end as white as
the driven snow. 1t now receives the
impression or print of its colois from
number OF different copper rolier>-some
prints requiring as many as seven differ
ent rollers of color to perfect the PATTERN
And now comes to us the most dli!Icuit
part of the performance to understand.
The white cloth has suddenly become
calico, having an endless variety of figures,
that it does not comes in contact with
water inasmuch as the coiors would thus
all wash together and Oft
1t is now run through heated oven
so hot that potatoes will bake in few
minutes-and then goes kersouse' into
large vat of boiling madder! This in-
stead of making it all red as would natu-
rally be supposed, merely sets all the
other shades of color. 1t is now washed
in hot and cold water, in soap. bran, nd-
90 and other tixings. and the white OF the
calico is clear and spotless, while all the
colors stand out in bold relief
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05

MARRIAGE Is FEAyCF-A religious French
paper (.ines,ds Ia RtLWon) tells the follew-
ing as Illustrative of Il wrong state ofman-
ners and customs - \ rich Young mer-
chant having met a young lady at an
evening party, who pleased him, asked her
hand from her father without saying q
word to her. The papa having satisfied
himself that the proposed son-ln law was
eli"ible. gave his consent, and informed
his daunIItcr that he had found q husband
for her. that she must order the wedding
dress Immediately, and that she would be
married in A week Very well, papa; but
whom an, 10 he manied toY ON a
friend of mine: he is gone into the coup.
try on business: bat you will see him Ola
sunday And the wedding is to be on
Monday papa? Its all right; don't
make your self uneasy On Mondas, May
), the wedding party appeared before the
Mayor of one Of the ACCOMPLISHMENTS of
Paris, to celebrate the civil marriage, which,
is alone the essential legal contact in
France. On the Mayor putting to tho
bride the usual question: Do you consent
to take this man TO be your welded hus-
band 2 the girl answered, why to tell
you the truth, NJ. Mayor, you are the iisat
person who ever asked me that question.
Well, but what 90 you sayY We'll. If L
had been asked before. should doubtless,
have sail Perhaps but, under the pre-.
sent circumstances my answer Is No
The Mayor at once left his chair, and tho
matter stvnds over for further consider
alton
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Artcmus NYard az an Editor.

In the Ortum of Is. my friend, tho
editor of the B.ldwinsyIl!c Bugal, was
oLleeged to leave his pe.lc,hernal dootics
4 90 Il dig his tatcIs X he aXcd me TO
edit for him dooring his absence. Acior-
dinghy i ground up his old sheers and
commenced. II didn't take HE a crate
while while 10 slash out kopy euutf from
the xchances for the frsh ishoo, and |
thawt q Iide up TO the next town on 4
little Jaunt, to rest my Branes which had
been severely rackt by mental efforts.
This is sorter ironical. SO | went over
to the Eale Rode o!iiss and aXed the Soc
perintendent for pars
You Il cditers' he axed, evidently on
the poin. of =nckcrin.
Yer Sir, sez !, don't look poor enuif'
just about scd he, but our Rodo
cant pars yon.'
Can't hay?
No sir--it can't.
Because sez looking him full in the
Ease with an Eagle eye, il goes so darned
slow it cant pars anybody! Its the
slowest Rale Road in the West. With a
mortified air. he told me to sit out OF his
oiliss. pittid him and went
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05

A FEW UREFUL HINrs-A hot shovel,
held over vanished furniture, will take
out white spots bit of glue, dissolved
in skim milk and water, will restore old
Grape Ribbons of any kind should be
washed in soapsuds and rinsod. If your
fiat irons are rough, rub them well with
fine salt, and it will make them smooth
If you are buying carpets for durability,
choose small figures. Scotch snuff put
around the holes where crickets come out
will destroy them. Wood ashes and COM
mon salt, wet with water, will stop the
crack of a stove and prevent the smoke
from escaping. A gallon of strong lye, put
in barrel of water, will make it as soft as
rain-water. Half a cranberry bound on a
corn will soon kill it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05
THE NEW YORK BAKERY
~ xIHax,arx

ry9EE undersigned would pectuliy inform the inha
=, b:tants OF Ottawa and vicinity that lie is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers,
such Butter Soda, Lemon Boston, Oyster Aoerneta
a,d Water Biscuit. Also, Bread Cakes Brown Bread,
Pies, &c, &c, in good variety. Ccneconery OF the
choicest selection, constantly hand. All kinds oI
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order
The subscriber having spared pains nor expense IN
Citing for tine convenience and accoiaiioda-
tion OF his and the public generally are no"
able to furnish ytng in their line to those who de
sire Those wishing the New York agon to call daily
will please send their orders the y y Bakery, or to
the Past Office.
sry- Re mber the place, in Edwards Block, lew
of II. Thompson's store Main Street send IN
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A Cavalry Charge.

"Forward" cried Romer; and his thirty
squadrons, like bottled whirlwind now at
last let loose, cash upon Schulenburg 5
poor ten-hve of them Schulenburg S own
reglment-who are turned sideways, too,
trottlng towards them into wild ruin.
That must have been charge; That was
the beginning Of hours of chaos, seemingly
i-retrievable, in the Prussian right wing
For the Prussian horse fly wildly, and it is
in vain to rally
The King is among them has come in
hot haste, conjuring and cmmanding poor
Schulenburg addresses his own regiment,
"Oh shame, shame! shall it be told,
then !? rallies his own regim9nt and some
others charges fercely in with them again;
gets a sabre-slash across the face-dose not
mind the sabre slash, small bandagirg will
do-gets bullet through the head, Tor
through the heart, tits not said which, and
falls down dead mis- regiment going to the
winds again, and his care of 1T and of other
things concluded il. this honorable manner.
Nothing can rally that right wing; or the
more you rally, the worse it fares they are
clearly 10 match for Romer these Prussian
horse They fly along the front of their
own first line OF infantry, they fly between
the two lines Romer chasing-till the fire
of the infantry (intoleralbe TO our enemies,
and hitting some even of our fugitive
friends) rebls him. For the stable point
in all this was the conduct of the infantry;
and how it stood in these wild vortexs of
ruin impregnable, immovable. as if every
man Of it were stone; and steadily poured
out deluces of fire five Prussian shot for
two austrian such is perfect discipline
against imperfect and the iron ramrod
against the wooden. - CGr,yfc'S Ffeoa lex Tie
GreqL
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General Butler has inaugurated much'
needed work in New Orleans Inc hrss
military executions were to take P'Aoo o..'
the 4th inst. The objects OF TINS s'er" "o'
of justice are the six prisoners o. war III" .t
or,an;zation of a company with the rur-
nose Of forcing our pickets and joining
BeauregaId.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05

GREAT SALT LAKE CRY, June lG.
\ band OF persons, numbering about
l.GUu men, women ard children under
the leadership OF one Morris, no claimed
10 be the prophet Moses Ieappeared upon
earth, has formed "A settlement about 80
mites north Of this city and committed
uumerou, deprcdations upon the citizens
of the vicinity. lnsanely believing that
the Lord would supply their wants, they
l-iused TO Labor Tor their own support,
Three Of their number satisfied Of the i'm
position practiced bv Morris, attempted to
leave the gang and were followed by
armed men, arrested brought back, heayl
ly ironed and closely confined without u
shadow of legal authority. writ Of ha-
j.as corgpS was issued by Chief Justice
Kinney, and served, but treated with con
tempt and defiance by Morris and asso-
clates. y sufficient time having been
allowed for the production of the prisoners,
and the authority of the court continuing
to be set at defiance, a new writ of haLeds
corpus was Issued, together with ii writ for
contempt, and another for false ipprison
ment, and calling for the arrest Of the
leaders of the gang For the execution
of these writs a military posse of 25O in
fantry and artillery was ordered out on
the llth 10y Acting Gov. Fuller. Resi,t-
ance was still! offered, and Morris and his
men were found to be strongly iutrenched,
thoroughly armed, and well prepared for
defence. Fighting ensued, and two of the
Marshal's posse Were killed. At length,
on Sunday evening, the 10Th, the rebels
assumed To surrender, Lut attempted to
resist anew as soon as the attacking party
approached. \ hand to hand fight occur
red, during which Morris was killed, and
another OF the leaders named Banks was
mortally wounded. The rebels wele final
ly overcome. Several women and children
were killed during the siege, the Morris
ties refusing to convey them to place OF
safety.
The prisoners, IA in number are to be
brought before the Court to- morrow.
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The REFINEMENT OF PUSIsHMENT.-At the
recent sale, in New York, of the cargo OF
the rebel prize schooner. Stephen Hart a
large number of Confederate army buttons
were offered. They We're bought by the
Commissioners of Charity and Correction
with the purpose of compelling convlcts on
Blackwel's Island who misbehave Them
selves to wear them as mark OF disgfac
The knowledge of this intention having
come to the prisoners, they have put them-
selves ION their good behavior
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The democracy of PENNSYLVANIA will
aet in convention at Harrisburg, on the
a,h Of July, to nominate candidates for
auditor. general and encouragement and
to adopt such measures as may be deemed
necessary for the welfare Of the democratic
party and the country.
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y. ID. OLNSTE:
Produce and Commission Merchant.

The market price paid for all kinds of Grain-Wheat
and Corn stored and shipped as parties may desire
Liberal advances made on Grain in store at my
War, house the corner of La Sale street and Uy
draulic Il asiu. Ottawa, Illinois.
N. B-Earmers save time by unloading with me,
as l have the first Warehouse they approach the
city, and also Steam Elevator and all other convenen
un Dad with dispatch; and they always
rely on getting the market price.
Ottawa, Dec. IS, 6I J. d. OLMSTEAD.
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What a glorious world this would he IT
81, lis inhabitants could say with Shaks-
near's shepherd Sir. am true iaborer;
I earn what l wear; owe no man hate :,
envy no mans happiness; glad OF othe2
mems good content with my farm
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A Coop DEFINITION OF SEcEssIoNIsT-
A secessionist is one who withdraws or
separates himself from the Constitution
and the Union. He may or may not
take up arms against those who maintain
the authority OF the former and the in
tegrity OF the latter 10 constitute man
secessionist, it is enough that his posi-.
ton is one of hostility to and reputation
of the Constitution and Union formed
under it"
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There are now at West Point IT4 Cadets,
% of whom comprise the first class 26 the
second class, 80 the third class, and "a the
fourth class. About 90appointments have
lately been made but are not included IN
the above figures.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05

Our LASCUACE-A little girl was looking
at the picture of a number Of ships, when
she remark. see what 4 flock ships" We
corrected her by saying that flock OF
ships was called q feet, and a feet of sheep
is called flock
And here we may add for the benefit Of
the foreigner who is mastering the intrica.
cies with respect TO its nouns of multitude
that lock Of girl is called bevv. and "a
beyy OF wolves is called pack, and pack
Of thieves Is called gang, and a gang OF
angels is called host, and a host Of por
poises i called shoal, and a shoal OF Buff
falHs is called 4 herd, and n herd Of chill
dren is called a troop aud troop Of pa
tridges is called a covey, aHd a covey Of
beauties Is called galaxay, and galaxy Of
ruifIans Is called horde, and a horde OF
rubbish is called a heap. and heap Of
oxen is called drove, and drove Of
black guards Is called a mob, and a mob Of
whales is called a school, and school Of
worshippers Is called a congregation, aud
4 congregat.on'o OF engineers is called corps.
and a corps Of Iobbe:s Is called u band and
l baud OF iocusts j. called a swarm, and .
swarm of people j. called a crowed, aud a
crowd OF gentle folks Is called elite, and th =
elite of the city's thieves ana rascais are
called the rougls, and miscellaneous
crowd, of town folks Is called the com.
nuIity OF tie public.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-07-05

A TowS WASHED AwAY-Durning the
recent freshet in the Lebigh River, Penn
sylvania, the town of Weissport, on the
east bank OF the stream, containing 800
houses, was all washed away, except three
houses
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Dr. L. ". VAN DOREN,


yy-OUlD respectfully tenders hi, professional ser
~ vices to the afflicted Of ottawa and F'cliilt!:
sr.-i.I attention given treatment oi ali ,Aro-
Lie and Constitutional diseases - .,
,}l-r on Main Street over Blacks store. ''e.'ue.
ovr Fox River corner Congress and Division SIS %.
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"a. u. ~. DER.

Homeopathic Physicitn-"tt"''a' !tinots .
Ogrs hi, ryfcrs the friends "l the Horu"a'' ie
system IN Ottawa in all branches OF hIS profession
uIlr attention given to the treatment o "oe'
and children . .,.rs,-
Oaic. in Freeiuaas block, Ii sal.e st-e] fehio-iy
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PORTS MEMS DEPOT
HOMAS MOORE.

IMPORTER and manufacturer OF Increase Twist Ri
+ as and Shot Guns. of every description, Telescope
80 Patent Mnszie Rifles Revolving Breech, Cast Steel
n.rr.I. with Guide Starter, for hunting and large
sor,ment Of Revolvers Colts Beals Blunt
. sv..., Allen Thurbers. Gentlemen will find at my
.bon everything line, and warrant to give salts
faction to all that favor me with their patronage.
invite the old friends Of II. p. BRUNKFR to give me
call he is nv agent. Customers will always End him
at post. Ny shop is Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge.
Powder, ,shet, wads and Caps Guns let BY the day,
3unlS -,t, THOMAS MOORE.
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OTTAWA MARBLE YARD.

7
HE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
i of Gewell Finley where he intends to carry the
business on more extensive scale. Hehas hand and
is always in receipt of the quality Of American Ita
liam and Egyptian Marble for Head Stones Tomb Stones,
Monuments Nantes Furniture, &c. As he has of
the best in the western country he feels as
d that he can get up an ythng in his line in superi-
or STYLE together prices he feels assured that
he will give all those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction. ,
n B. Orders from distance earnestly solicited, and
drom, .ly attended to. JAMES WILLS
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men Of Industry and true Christian
spirit, as their reports abundantly show
June 1862. L.
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g. l.. THOMPSON,
: ~. GisFEGS.

Dyy-s F.,,ent Nedicines, Paints, ohs, rd'"f.se'
Dye Stufs, dc, DC,
,,.,- f.,ov.rS 4 Cooks and Eediick's Block.
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BUen:l Vista Floral Card:nS.
w. CHALMERS a. Co..
~ the residence Of W. IT, W. tHshnaa East Otta,r1
Always for sale aiarge supply of perpetual Roses and
all other kinds of towering Strawberry To
nato Rh barb, Cabbage. plants &C., &c, the sea.
and Vegetables o' ali Ssr"s iun1A
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Jlr,.1gfst H5okselyer, and ,1ttione'-Ottaird, fH-
oeevHt -. yr
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,..,, Drr,GgiNt and ApotlscGTy, N1fn ST., O.s6's"
WHOLESALE AND HETaii)
In,crter Of Drugs Chemicals, French Ccgnias Bran
W. - sc au-2S
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y. =, ,iAYBUHY. u. d.,

PI1,siciGa ohd SHrGroR-Ct"Fh, I'EE''0'
Oora ~ Dimmick 4 Hay ybury's Drug store.
-s,.rcial attention given to surgery
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:, -,,vr, c. COOK.
GLOVER l. COOK,
4f,,-,tp,s and CUuHseiiOTs at Ldtc-Ottdnd ms
~ 20. II" .i.s - y-tf
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A CURIOSITY.


Mr.. Etitor-Strolling along the city, one
day the current week. the following Curl
Ositv. from placards on the corners of the
Streets, struck my eye
Hon. JFssE O. OoRTox,
" Var candidate for Congress for the 9th
District, will address the People" &c.
After reading this amusing placard, the
following question occurred to me:
Where did Jesse O. serve? Whose
CORPS d arnes' was he in? What forces
did he lead to battle? After taxing the
deepest recesses of the mind, could only
arrive at this conclusion, and if he had any
other war record 10 show, could not
find it.
The only battle Jesse o. Norton was
ever engaged in. was when he led the
forces at Norris, Grundy co. ILL.,, where he
successfully charged Oh che forces OF
Kendall and La Sale counties, and drove
them, utterly demoralized, from the field,
and ..ow occupies the battle i;eid. The
Enemy has got to be driven from his van
tage ground. The attack will be made on
Tuesday next, at 9 A. NJ by forces under
the command of the gallant Col of the 4th
ILL., Cavalry, 7. Lyle Dickey, who is the
only real live and practical war candidate
for Congress, for the 9th District, in the
field. Hurrah ! for Col Dickey Union
men, to the charge Strike home, and
reut the Enemy DoSEIsoE.