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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

W. w. MACAL14
'Brigadier General Commanding"
The confidence" of the southern sol
diers is an article difficult to procure if he
has not earned it after the wonderful
displays of generalshp during the three
days he held the command.
1t is no uncommon thing for the rebels
to deal in langage that is not in strict
accordance with truth and veracity, but
when truth will answer their purpose just
as we'll it seems natural to expect some
approximation to that virtue from them
One party tells us that they have suffered
no casualties by the bombardment an
other that bUt one man was wounded,
while all agree in the assertion that no
one was killed. Let the record speak
In the headquarters upon the mainland,
which the gallant Mackall deserted in
such hot haste, was found a book purport-
ing to be telegraph operator S record of
''official messages sent and received" In
this book, under date of March 18th, ap-
pears the following correspondence:
+" HEADQUARTERs MADRID BEND,
March l1-3:30 z. N.
"To Capt. Rucker: Are all safe?
"MCCowy.'
ANSWER
'IsIAyp No 10, March l7-3:3OPM.
"To Brig Gen McCown: 7Hres men
kilted and some a9ntmded BUcEER.
REILLY.
HEADQUARTERs MADRID BEND,
March ISIS 7. NJ +
To Island No 10; Well done, boys
will meet your orders MDCowS.
Our gunboat fleet arrived in the vicinity
Of the Island on the 10Th of March. On
the 10th bombardment commenced, and
On the 18th it vas resumed with the re-
suit above officially reported; and yet the
rebels have the audacty to say they met
with no casualties. Why the very Island
itself accuses them Of ialsehood. There is
scarcely a spot ten feet square that is not
plowed by the heavy shell from the mortar
boats. Certainly the whole garrison could
not have escaped such searching and
calling fire The heaviest cottonwood
trees are thrown down as if struck by
tornado. The men were forced 10 seek
shelter by burrowing in the ground Ex-
cavatIons were made 10 the depth of five
or six feet. which were covered over with
roof composed of logs, soil and turf
These underground habitauons were nu-
merous throughout the Island. Some of
them were built against and beneath large
fallen trees. and others we're sunk into
the river bank When men are compel :
led to resort to such expedients Tor safety, /
il is fair To presume the danger Is very
great, and, in the midst OF such great
danger, where many are exposed, must be
lost.
The following inscription, written with
with pen upon the top OF a white pine
table, IN a room in the maih headquarters,
furnishes further proof Of dishonesty:
"Yauls came down aud
began the bo.abard
Ineut Of Island
Ne. 10 on the
18th Of hCA
in he
year
I,6l
AID
Loss
on The
I.ih Of thst
month l
lieutenant killed
by splinter from tic
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19
THE NEW YORK BAKERY
NV l. R WHEELER.

1.-THE undersigned would respectfully inform the inha-
i bitants of Ottawa and vicinity that he is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers
such Butter Soda Lemon, Boston Oyster Abernetha
and Water Biscuit. Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread
Pies, &c, &C. in good variety Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection constantly on hand. All kinds OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
The subscriber having spared no pains nor expense N
fitting up a wagon for the convenience and acconmcda-
ton Of his and the public generally are no
able to furnish anything their line those who de-
Those wishing the New York Wagon to call daily,
will please send their orders to the N Y Bakery, or TO
the Post Office. ~
C~Remember the place, in Et~ards' Block, a few
H. Thompson's store, Main Street send IN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

To CCRE DIPHrHsRIA-A gemtlomen,
who has administered the following rem
edy for dIptheria, informs us that it has
always proven etlectual in afiordins speedy
relief Take common tobacco pipe,
place live coal within a bowl drop lit
tie tar upon the coal, and let the patient
draw the smoke into the mouth and dis
charge il through the nostrils. The rem
edy is safe and simple, and should be tried
whenever location may require. Many
valuable lives may be saved, by prompt
treatment rs above.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

\ wealthy quaker, of Indiana, was asked
to furnish aid, IN forming a cavalry regi-
ment - Friend, thee knowest | cannot
give thee money or horses for war-war is
wick cd-but as for my four horses, IT is
true, that two will serve my needs and,
friend, Will say to thee, that my stable
door is not locked If | see thee on one of
my horses and thy friend James on an
other, will keep the peace towards both"
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A boy and girl of tender years wcre
disputing as to what their mothers could
do. Getting impatient, the little damsel
blurted out by way of climax and q
clincher We'll, there is one thing my
mother can do that your can't-my mother
can take every one of her teeth out at
oncei"
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A superintendent of police onco mado
an entry in his register. from which the
following is an extract: The prisoner set
upon me, called me an ass, precious dolt,
a scarecrow, a ragamuiln, and an idiot
al o. shich ! certify to be true
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

ISDf,N MEtL DoUGHNrrs-A teacup and
a half otboiling milk, poured on two tea
cups OF siited indian meal. When it is
cool add two teacups Of whoat flour, butter
size OF an egg, one and n half teacups OF
sugar, one Of yeast and two Of eggs, with
n table spoonful of cinnamon or grated
nutmeg. If not sufficiently still, add equal
portions of what and Indian meal. Let
it rise til: very light. Roll it about half
an inch thick, and cut it into small dia-
mond shaped cakes, and boil them in
lard
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

There is n farmer in Putnam county,
n y, who has a mile of children.
His name is Furlong, and he has eight boys
and girls Eight furlongs one mile
Republican.
Mr. EDITOR: We can do rs we'll as that
nearer home There is a gentleman in st.
Louis who has two bushels and half of
children. Ills name is PeCE, and he has
ten boys and girls. Four pecks one bushei.
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The Shoikh ibdullah once sent to his
neighbor, lIassan Alla'd Deem, to borrow
a rope. lie cannot have it,, replied
Hassan O. have taken the rope to tie up
a measure of sand" What tie up sand
with Il rope ? replied Abdullah "Oh
friend rctorted Ilassan. ait is easy to
find a reason for using a rope, when one
does not wish to lend it.
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VOL. XXII---NO. IS.


Custom, says tho FseH Notcs, soften
overruies Judgment, and we have so lonr
been accustomed to take from the nrac'
tee OF our fathers the rule to prune irccs
IN February CT early in March, that it is
diiiicuit to change, even when "a know
iedge OF the error OF our course is per.
iectly apparent. There is no better time
to prune than the time when the tree il
making the most wool. The sooner tho
WOOL can heal up the better, and tree
that Is rowing, all know. will heal n
wound quicker than one that is in a com.
parativeiy dormont state Tho sap. an il
rises from the root, is in a crude state. but
after 1t has been elaborated by the leaf it
commences its downward current, and
forms new wood or the granulations that
assist TO heal a wound. 1t is evident, then,
that when :hc tree has the most leaves,
ana Is IN condition to elaborate the great
est Quantity OF proper sap, that then is
the best time for pruning. This period
varies IN seasons, from the the middle of
July to the middle of August.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19
y. ID. OLMSTEAD,
Droduce and Commission Merchant,

The market price paid for all kinds OF Grain-wheat
and Corn stored and shipped parties may DESIRE
Liberal advances made Grain in store at my
Warehouse on the corner OF La Sale street and Hy
draulic asin, Ottawa, Illinois.
n. B.-Farmers can time by unloading with me,
as I have the first Warehouse as they approach the
city and Steam Elevator and all other conyenen-
ces unload with dispatch; and they can always
rely getting the market price.
Ottawa Dee. 2S, '6l. J. d. OLMSTEAD.
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OTTAWA STONE YARD
SPORTSMEN'S DEPOT!
THOMAS MOORE.

IMPORTER and manufacturer Of Increase Twist Ri
hss and Shot Guns, of every description, Telescope
and Patent Muzsie Rifles Revolving Breech Cast Steel
Barrels with Guide Starter for hunting, and large
sortment Revolvers, Colts, Beas, Mathatens, Blunt
Syms' Allen Thurber's. Gentlemen will find at m y
shop everything in my ne and warrant to give salts
faction all that favor me with their patronage.
invite the old friends of II. p. BRuSKER to give me
CALL he is my agent. Customers will always find him
at his post. My shop is Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge.
Powder, Shot, wads and Caps Guns let by the day.
jm1s THOMAS MOOJsE.
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Tell me, angelic hosts, ye messengers ot
love. shall swndled printers hers below.
have no redress above? The shining angel
hand rep,ied: 70 us is knowledge given;
delinquents on the printers books can
never enter heaven.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

In California, the negro servant of an
army officer punished another woolly-
Being asked why he did so, he said, " De
fact is. massa, dat ar Niger is one OF dem
New York free niggers. lie suited me-
and had to take high Sudron ground
wtd him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19

A doctor went to bleed q dandy, who
languidly exclaimed, Doctor, your n
GOOD butcherI' TO which the doctor re-
plied, "Yes, I'm used TO sticking calves.
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ottawa MARBLE YARD.

nHE having purchased the shop and stock
of Gewell Finley, where he intends to carry on the
bspess on extensive scale. He has on hand and
4; a,wavs in receipt of the quality Of American Ia
liam and Egyptian Marble for Head Stones Tomb Stones
Monuments Mantes Furniture, &c. As he has some Of
The hest orkmen in the country, he feels
sured that he can get up anything in his line in superb
or STYLE together with low 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
dromt tly attended to. JAMES WILLS.
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OTTAWA, ILL, SATURDAY MORNING. APRIL 49, 1862
g w. W. MACALL,

pline, to your patience. Exhibit the vigi-
lance and cooluess of last night, and
hold it.
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VI. KNEiSS1..

VI
German Druggist md i iIoftscdrR Hd." H'' osetes'
WHOLESALE AND RETali~)
LaPo-ter Of Drugs Chemicals french oosh'Ae an
Lies Mines. &C. dusHs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-19
From the San Praneisco Eagle.
The Old Cartman.
BY BLCSDERBCSS.

] have mind to tell little story
That it is brief, may be seen at glance :;
that 1t Is true, | most enphatically avow.
If the reader de=pise it because of the
first, or the editor of the Era reject it for
the reason of the last, then will eschew
truth IN the future, and devote myself to
the elaboration OF lies in chapters and the
purcst tietions into volumes of seventeen
hundred pages each
With this understanding, proceed at
once to remark that five wears ago. or
thereabouts. John Ainsley-or.. Pap Aims
ley, as he was familiarly called-was the
owner Of 4 hand cart, and earned a living
by conveying miscellaneous parcels from
one section OF the city to another, and
receiving therefor the reasonable re,nu-
neratlon OF fifty cents per load. TO de-
signate the occupation in the pIosiest
language possible, he was a hand-cart man,
and when not employed, could always be
found during working hours at the corner
OF IoDtgomery and California streets
HIS hair ana long beard were quite gray
and his limbs feeble; and if he could not
shove as heavy a load through the deep
sand or up the steep grade above him as
the stalWart Teuton OF the opposite
corner thereby losing many q job and
many dollar, all the light loads in the
neiehborhood fell TO his lot, and kind.
hearted men unfrequently travelled a
square or two out Of then way to give an
easy job 10 Pap AinsIey''
Four years ago last September, Ct re-
collec the month, for had a deb. of four
thousand dollars to pay, and was compell-
ed 10 do some pretty sharp tinanciering to
meet it, having two or three dozen
volumes Of books TO transfer to my lodging
gave " Pap Ainsley" the task of Trans
portatiOn. Arriving at my room Just as
lac had deposed the last arInful on the
table. and observed that the old man
looked considerably fatigued after Ginning
three fights of stairs five or six times.
invited him to take glass of brandv-a
bottle OF which usually kept in my room
for medical and soporiGc purposes. Al
though grateful for the invitation. he
politely declined. | urged, but he was
iniieyIble. was astonlshed
DO you never drink said !.
Very seldom, he replied, dropping
into at my request, and wipin the perspi-
ration from his forehead
Well, il you ever drink at all | in
sisted, you will not find in the next
twelve months as fair an excuse for in
duIgiug, for you appear fatigued and
scarcely able to stand
q" To be frank, said, the old man, al
do not drink now. | have not tasted in
toxicating liquor for fifteen years
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G.. l.. THOMPSON
r. Y. G1e7GES,

DEALER IN
n.,ns r1t.,. Srdicines Iuiats, ORs, Tarnishes,
Dye .StuGs, &c, dc,
D.,ue.n Glover 4 Cooks and Reddick's Block.
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I,ugoist BoosseLyer, anil IStdtioner-Ottd'cd. IA.
second store in Ns,tngers block, south side OF the
osurt house square. VI
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mr. n. Xi;NSs.H,
mrs. HARD d ncARTHUR

Drs. HAID ID a NcAN1 *
Hay ing associated themselves together Tor te Pree
,,eir profession respectfully tender their ser''eesto
the citizens of Ottawa and vicinity
n B-Ali persons indebted to either ol 'ne ~ nnuef
.;S,eA are requested to call Immediately anu arrange
Once over Hunte-'s Drug Store, La Sale ST.
C. HARD. NJ d.
talk r. NJ MCARTHUR, VI. ID.
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(tOTO ORTOH'S BOOX STORE for schoo, Books
i Stationery, nice Books fol Children ,an2o
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-12
WHOLE NO 166.

under the hallucination that we have q Coy
ernment of law, to profit by my example and
experience The patriotism Of Our Rcyolu-
tlonary Fathers is too llflshioned, tco uu-
profitable, for this enlightened, iast and
money-spcnd.ng age and we all see that
ne who docs not eschew such notions as
brought the names Of our Fathers down to
Our days in honorable remembrance rs re-
garded not merely as y Tool. but as a traitor.
I'll should conclude it to be desirable for me
to get into the good graccs Of the Republican,
press, Of the ruling powers and of that large
portion of the people who, despite the visible
destruction which is Detailing the country
under its present guardianship, still persist
i their advocacy of q course which will end
in the ruin of both country and Government,
| shall advocate the suspension of tho Con
stitution, the substitution in its stead of the
will of whoever might, by fair means or foul
get hold of the rcins of Governments become
the apo?igist, if not the eulcgst, of Simon
Cameron and his cotemporary plundercrs of
the Treasury, and his and their successors
in Office and in villainy. But till do this,
my friends and follow citizens might consider
me as bclug the sort ofpatrot or fthc abot
onist and Republicans choose to have it so,
the sort of tra;tor that was when illegally
and arbitrarily arrested, and for which |
was deprived of my personal and political
nd'political rights as an American citizen,
and subjected to personal hardships whose
impress will bear to the grave, and to pc
cuniary losses which might never be retrieved
With thcss expressions Of sentiment; need
not say in what relation hold myself to the
ruling powers, to the Abolition and radical
press, and to those who are aiding and abe
ting in the destruction Of tho Government
Nor need say how truly and siaccreiy
hold the relation of friend, brother, and iel-
low>citizen, to those who have remaiucd faith
ful and oyal to the Constitution Of our coun-
try, and who have d determined that violated
as it has been by its sworn guardians it shall
be restored in all its pristine force, visor ana
authority as the supreme law of these Cnited
Stetes Of America.
ID. a. NJ AHONf.
II
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-12
DuBuQuE, Nov. 81, 1862.
THM ABOLITION IDEA Of 4 FREE
GOVEENNIENT.
ID. a. M AHONf.

The idea of Govern mcnt--vhat Govern
ment is--what are the purposes of Cover
ment-is mu''iier in the Republican mini.
than we had supposed, it possible to be, among
men born under free Institutions. Govern
mcnt, in their idea, is Abrahas, Lincoln
and Abr;h ham Lincoln being Government,
ABR thsm Lincoln can be cotton raiacr, cotton
spinner, Negro oyerseer, boss or jour in h 1op
skirt manutactory, ship carpenter, Judge,
'urymeu, Loco FocO match maker, Long
shoreman, short shoreman, and SOL of g. r,an
woman--aye, everything and anything. Tha
Old Tories Of England once had .iast exactly
such ideas of their Abraham Lincoln
that they were everything--the People no,ll
ng-bnt our English Forefathcrs cut OF the
head Of one Lincoln, Charles J who ind Is.
cd in that idea, and drove Oh another King
James, therefre. The whcle idea is The old
Tory idea, lin Latino ...
"a Dec Rc1, q reg Le4'
In English
The King, from God, the Law from the
Kingn
Hence our Abraham, after the way and
manner Of old Father Abraham, a Patriarch
with his cattle, his slaves, his goats, his maids,
&c, is invited by the Tories first, to establish
a great Negro Boy Founding Asylum, next,
to so into the negro overseeing business OF
Cotton Planting IN. 7. E7press.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-12
VERSUS POLITICAL
RIGHTS.

Permit mo to use the DEMOCRATIC HER
ALD Mr.. Editor, as the means Of noticing the
comments of the radical press on the 'hon-
orable discharge" of the Illinois and Iowa
political prisoners. With scarcely an excep-
ton, the Abolition and ss-called Republican
newspapers of the North have betrayed them
selves by the expression of their disarpro-
baton of the release of these political priS-
oners, myself especially included. Not one
Of these papers, tqat ever saw or heard of:
suggested much less demanded, that one of
these prisoners should be tried according to
the laws of the land, yet they all pretend to
be in favor Of carrying on the Govern rment
according to law Not one of these papers
demonstrated against Oar arbitrary and lille
gal arrest and IMPRISONMENT. yet they all
pretend to be conducted on Constitutional
government Not e republican or abolition
paper that ever saw or heard of, deprecated
the supersedence of the Constitution BY the
arbitrary and despotic will of the Pres ,dent
of the United States and of his Secretary Of
War Department, yet every one of these
papers lay special and exclusive claim to
loyalty to the Constitution and devotion to
the Government of the United States.
Now, as these Abolition and Republican
papers. not only of Iowa and Illinois, but Of
all the Northern States, take it so sorely to
heart, that ], among other political prisoners
have been "honorably discharged" from i'm
prisonmept will give themb as gave the
Administration, an opportunity to convict me
of any crime of which they may thinkI am
guilty dare these papers one and all, as l.
dared, and still dare the Administration, it's
spies, detectives, Judge Advocates, Secretary
of War, &c, SC, to meet me in any court of
the United States, on the charges perferred
against me heretofore and on which was
illegally arrested and despoticaily imprisen-
ed, or on any other charges by any other
persons who may choose to become prosecu-
tors or accusers. The members Of the Ad-
ministration dread the consequences of going
into court of Justice, for they know full we'll
that it is not nor any of my fellow Prisoners
cf State, but themselves who wsuld be con.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-12
NEW OREGON, HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA DECEMBER H. 1852.

the armies of the Union; and lest the Iri-
bune may insist that Burnside is not we'll
indoctrinated in the principles of Ethiopian
elevation we sincerely hope that Fremont.
Hunter and the hero of St Paul may be the
leaders in the next onward movement the
first to plan, the second to proclaim. and the
third to execute OH would not ebodom
hide its diminished head if these heroic fel-
lrws had full command.
D. A. Mahony, OF Dubuque, received a
mos. enthusiastic welcome from his fellow
citizens. The demonstration was for the man
because he is an upright citizen, and desery-
edly popular whith those who know him
but it was far more for the principle which
was outraged by his causeless incarceration.
There is no mistaking the actual meaning of
that irrepressible joy which animated the
people of Galena, Dunleith and Dubuque
when the victim of partisan hate returnd to
his family Hhonorably discharged" There
arc many here who thought his nomination
was in bad taste toward governmental au-
thority and very bad policy for our party
they did not think HIM guilty, but the law
will not admit the right of private Judgment,
and hence we chose to wait but now, when
the government Of the United States says:
'honoraNly discharged" equal in effect to
dishonorably charged, there is but one senti-
nent relative to it. Distinguished gentle
men Of the republican party haste to say that
IAN administration so wanting in regard for
the security Of the individual ought to 60
down to the lowest depths of popular con-
demnation." 1t has already gone in that
direction but a few m months will expire and
a search warrant will scarseiy find man
who dare confess his Endorsement of this
damnable iniquity. Dennis A. Mahony will
ba the next Governor of Iowa. Mark it,
Several Chicago gentlemen of railroad
celebrity have been figuring here for some
days past to secure business aconnection
with our point, and a so the purchase of the
road west Of this, toward the Cedar River
and Southern Minnesota. am not at liber-
ty to say much at present, but there seems
to be little doubt about the ultimate indcnti-
6cation Of Chicago and Northern Iowa bv
rail before another year. Milwaukee is
naturally entitled to this rich region, but she
seems indifferent to its value, and in short
time it will pass away from her. Three
millions BUSHELS of wheat and three or four
hundred thousand dollars in cattle, pork,
beef. hides, and sundries delivered per an
mum at McGregor alone is not bad prize
to win for the commercial trade of your city
| will be able to give ysu more information
as to our resources and the progress Of rail
road movements as the winter passes.
A. p. r.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1862-12-12

-Cassius NJ. Clay it is said is spoil
ing for fight. If he fights, he will
certainly spoil.
-"Much coin, much care" says ;be
old provcrb. Much paper, much per.
plexity, is the story now.
Two steamers, at a cost Of three,
thousand dollars day, were kept in
Boston five weeks waiting for troops.
The Springfield Republican, in
few words, tells the whole story: ''.rhe
people have decided against cmancipa-
ton as war mea sure" at
-WhereverI turn in this war find
the African. Charles Sumner.
Yes, wherever you turn in this war
we find the African.
The miser isn't vain; he thinks
snny better worth saving than his
soNl,