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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22

To CURE SHEEP SKINS WITH THE WOOL ON
Take one tablespoonful OF alum and two
of saltpeter pulverize well ana NIX TO-
cether thoroughly. Sprinkle thlspowderup'
on the flesh side OF the SKIN and told to
sether with the wool out hang up In cool
place. In two or three days, as soon as dry
take down'and scrape the flesh with a blunt
edged knife till clean. This completes the
process. Such skins make excellent
saddle covers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22
THE NEW YORK BAKERY

~ undersigned would -pectfuly inform the inha-
4 bitants OF Ottawa and vicinity that he is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers
such Butter. soda, LemOn Boston Aoerhet.ia
a.d Water Biscuit. Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread
Pies, &c &c, in good variety. Confectionery oi the
choicest selection. constantly on hand All kinds oil
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order
The subscriber having spared no pains nor expense IN
fitting mp wagon for the convenience and ace"ihhoda-
tion his and the public genera are no"
able TO furnish anything in their line those who de
sire. Those wishing the New York wagon 10 eau daiy
will please send their orders to tie y u bkeTy OF "
the Post Office.
vitememher the place, in Eiwards' Biock. le"
oor west OF H. Tnoglpsons store Main Street seha I'd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22

The Boston journals are discussing with
a good deal OF feeling tho presence OF DIR.
Charles Mackay in this country, that per-
sonage it seems, having arrived here by q
recent steamer. He has OF late ldentiged
himselfe with Secession lntrigues IN Lon
don, and with Secession agents OF the most
disreputable sort, such, for instance as Mr..
Hiram Fuller, formerly Of this city Very
probably Maekay is now here as an agent
of jeff Davis, the fact that he is a fool not
rendering him any the less eligible for that
purpose ~ y Tribune,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22
Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
!. AND
Sash, DsOr and RIind Factory.

M + have moved Lumber Yard to our Planning
w Mill, the Illinois River Bridge, and pre-
pared to furnish former customers and all others
with all kinds of Lumber Lat, and Shingles. Also,
constantly on hand a good assortment of DRY SEA-
SONED FINISHING LUMBER.
Having in connection with our Lumber a Sash, Door,
and Blind Factory, and Glass. Nail, Paint, and Oil
Dep enabled to furnish each anS every article
that Builders want saving You the trouble of GO
ing to number of different pace to m AXE out bill
We also invite attention to SIIISGLE MILL,
which, is ready for operation, ana furnish
Sawed Shingles by wholesale retail.
Our terms each, and sell as low the lowest
Please call and examine for yourselves.
Office La Sale ST., opposite Van Doren Osborn's
Store. Tdec 22l STRAWN POWELL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22
SAFETY or THE MINNESOTA.

GEN. HALLECK " WAG-Gen. Halleck
was lately guilty of giving expression TO
the following ton mot: Col. Wyman, II G
commandant at Rolla, on being ordered
by Gen. Curtis TO join him with his regl-
ment, telegraphed to st. Lous for instruc-
tions as to what he should do with his
post-as there was no one here to relieve
him of his command. In reply TO his
message Gen. halleck sent him the fol
lowing: Stick tie post IN tie ground, and 90
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SpORTSMEE DEPOT,
HOMAS MOORE.

IMPORTER and manufacturer of Increase Twist Ri
f.s and Shot Guns. of every description Telescope
and patent Muzxe Rifles Revolving Breech. Cast steel
Rarres with Guide Starter for hunting, and large
sortment OF Revovers Cots Bea!s. Nathaten's, Blunt
4 Syus' Alien 4 Tburber's. Gentlemen will find m
shop everything in line, and warrant to give salts
faction to all that favor me with their patronage.
invite the cid friends OF H. p. BRUNKFR give me 0
call as agent. Customers will always find him
At his post. MY shop Main Street, the Fox
River Bridge.
Powder, Shot, wsds and Caps. Gnns let by the day
jualS THOMAS MOORE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22
j. -. OLvISTE AD,
Produce and Commission Merchant.

The market price paid for all kinds of Grain--Whea
and Corn stored and shipped parties may desire.
Liberal advances made Grain in store at my
War house on the corner of La Sale street and Hy
drauiic asin, Ottawa, Illinois.
y. B.-Farmers can save time by unloading win me
as have the first Warehouse they approach tn
city, and also Steam Elevator and all other convenien
ces to unl DAD with dispatch; and they Away
rely on getting the market price.
Ottawa, Dec. 2S, '6l. J. ID. OLMsIEAD.
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.t.s"s, 1yA, MARBLE YARD.

THE undersigned having purchased the shop and stock
OF Gewe Finley, where he intends to carry on the
business on scale He has on hand and
I ,lways in receipt of the best quality of American TIA
liam and Egyptian Marble. for Head Stones Tomb Stones
donyments Mantles Furniture, &c. As he has some Of
the best workren in the western country he feels as
sured that he can get up anything in his line in superb
or stye 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
ROW, ~, attended to JAMES WILLS.
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G.. ". DENIVafs

Teacher of Tocai and Tnstrpm>atny NXdc, dnd the
Hsrman Lnnpudge.
Office in Post Ofice Block. opposite the Free Trader
Printing Office
DENHARD'S 0rADRILLE BAND i. ready to furnish
superior Hasic for Balls Parties Concerts, &C. res
sonAbie terms. good caller is connected with the
Band
Apply At Deubard's ofce, opposite the Free Trader
flee, his residence. Opposite the Madison Street
chooj House, above the Meat Market. aec22
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II. KSEGSSL,

III. II hNESSSHs
German D5-ugyit mad A Iotec"yH Hnin NJ. o'''"e'
,WIIOiESALE AND HETAll.-)
Importer Of Drugs Chemicals French Cosniae haa
dies. WiHes, &C., aN5-7
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Mssssrs. King & Hamilton,
EAGLE MILLS.

TyHHE subscriber would inform the public that he Is
l. now running the above Mill, and is prepared to do
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK
In the best possible manner, as the Mil has been
thoroughly Repaired and is in first order. Good
and attentive Mliers employed and will be con.
stanty on hand to wait upon customers. Farmers and
others WIZ nnd It to their advantage give call be-
fore going elsewhere.
n. B-Orders for Flour Feed be left the City
Market or at the Mill, will ne promptly attended To-
Ottawa, Oct 8, %0 J. WOOD
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OTTA IVA STONE YARD
IAHN E(.AN
E"cIia Visit, Floral Gard MS.

JOHN EGAN.
Superior Street. Rtranr6's Wagon Establishment
STnSEcutto all patterns and dimensions
Athens and Joliet Stone saie all delivered to order
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W. NAI.NsEKS a Co..
At the resi6enceof W. H. W. (,ushuou Eost /,to,,o
Always for sale aiarge supply perpetual Roses and
all other kinds of Towering Strawberry To-
natO, Rh.harb, Cabbage plants &C.. kc in the;, 40.
on and Vegetables of all kinds inn1s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22

r..sE.aS5J u g. :; Esss :.
U,1 inc associate. n eusrlyes together Tor the prt'ee
o., cir profession ctully eirr their serNices'o 70
the citizens O. Dttan-t and vicinity
B-;H persons indebted tc ei'her oi t,e uHuei u
.y,.t are requested 70 c.ii i'm Iriiatry aud arrange
GUS.
C.HA3D, NJ D,
,.,, R. NJ McARTHUR, NJ D
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22
THE ATTACK on THE CONGRESS.


The Cumberland being thoroughly de-
molished the Merrimac left her not, to
the credit of the rebels it ought to be
stated, either firing at the men clinging to
the rigging or at the small boats on the
propeller Whildin, which were busily dIn-
ployed rescuing the survivors other crew
and proceeded 10 attack the Congress.
The officers of the Congress seeing the
fate OF the Cumbei land, and aware
that she olso would be sank if she rema in
ed within reach OF the iron beak of the
Merrimac, had got all sail on the ship with
the intention of running her ashore. The
tug boat Zouave also aallantIy came out
and made fast to the Cumberland, assist
ed in towing her ashore.
TIE Merrimack then surged up, gave
the Congress a broadside, receiving one in
return, and getting astern, raken the ship
fore and aft This fire was terribly de-
structive, shell killing every man at one
of the guns except one. Coming again
broadside to the Congress, the Mrrimac
ranged slowly backward and forward, at
less that one hundred yards distant, and
fired broadside after broadside into the
Congress. The latter vessel replied man.
fully and obstinately, every gun that could
be brouaht to bear being discharged rapid-
ly, but with little effect upon the iron mon
ster. Some of the balls, striking at a
favorable angle, caused splinters ofircn to
fly from her mailed roof, and one shot
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22
D.. e. EGSDE z.

y;-eutj1,s of po1L GOIieye Of Surgeons, itt' '
lIayn- had charge of Hospital IN tuf"l. .oi sc r.
raj wears and a practice Of ten years Ia i'I.,o %
feels confident of giving satisfaction 10 tiioSe ~ '
-gish his professional advice c psi
Ogire north side OF The Court House Square
.n~- On s:,IT,grinr St east Natioaai H0lsr atco
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-03-22

Office Vain Street. Opposite Mansion
House and Over CrsOa's BOOK
IL.
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~ To my numerous patients would state tina
they will receive attention by calling at any hour
the day-wirh promptness and dispatch.
Nov. -, lS6l- DIR NJ NHlTIEN-
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

once and the remain der have crossed the border
and river in squads and singly Tor months past
Gods Bridge" as they quantity cali the ice
has allow cd Of RAPID and continuous exodus for
some weeks past.
In Leayenworth there cannot be les than if
teen hundred. In Lawrence nearly n thousand
In 0ssawatomie several hundred, and in Linn and
Bourbon many rs at LeavenwOrth Probably
four or i've hundred are employed a. teamsters,
servants, &c, in the various regiments The re
mainder ak>scattered over the State. The large
portion earn but a precarious living by odd Jobs,
such as are commonly performed BY them. They
congregate in the towns by instinct of self
preservation which leads them naturally TO mass
togther. In this they commit a grave error.
which will be productive of harm. Our farming
districts and interior towns are anti-slavery. Our
border towns are an epitome of the West-self-
ism, preiudiced. materialstic and atheistc. Kan
sas will deal literally in her legislation with this
class. far more so than will any other Western
State But unless this desirable end is TO be set
back, they must be scattered throughout the
State among the farming population. where their
labor Is wanted and where they NAV become use
full.
But the most pressing work and need is the
providing for the temporary wants of the hun
dreds of poor people who are continually arriving,
without means, hungry and almost naked. Last
night thirty crossed at this point Every night
from ten to fifteen arrive. At other places they
also come, though not in so large number.
What's TO be doneg Those who interest them
selves have long since exhausted their own scanty
MEANS Every hoyel and shanty in town Is full
10 suifocation, and the rarest and most precious
exhibitions of charity come from their poor
brethren who are but one remove from the same
abject condition.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20
special Notice.

10 ADTBRTKSERS.-AH ddceytisenaeRtS taken for
spec iHed time and ordered ont 6eTore tie ergiIsiOa
or tie time specife trW he cdTged the regdr rdt1ts
for tee SHINE up 10 the time they ordered out.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20
Black Refugees in Kansas.

The Lea'enworth correspondent OF the Boston
Journal. under date March 9Th. after speaking of
the abandonment of LANES expedition 10 the
Gulf. and the transfer of Kansas troops Ia rein
force SIGEl and CUKrIss in the SouthW est refers 70
the great irruption OF contrabands in Kansas 4"
lie says:
The condition of the freed blacks Of the slave
State. naturally attracts much attention. | see
efforts are making II the East to relieve those az
Fort ROYAL IL j. trusted thew Hiil be enlinenfly
successful But let me say word or two here
in relation 10 this class ia kanSaA We cannot
have les than 6.000 colored people IN our State.
5000 of whom have come here since the rebel
lion broke Out- General Lane brought out over
2.JOO. General JennisOn over 600. he would
have had mor, but Lane had been over the ground
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

A few weeks ago JIM LANE took a tour to
Kansas from Washington City, and on his way,
stopping at all the cross roads. announced with a
grand flourish of trumpets that he authorized
by the President to raise an army on his own
hook. with the privilege of fighting the rebels in
his own way. He had magnificent scheme on
paper. 1t was splendid air castle. 1t was given
out with the utmost confidence, that in about ten
days after he reached Kansas he would raise his
army, and with il be battering at the gates of
New Orleans. General HUNTER snubbed him
and with very slight puncture he fell from his
airy nights. Then he announced il he could not
go as commander. he would shoulder his musket
and take a place in the ranks. On Monday he
turned up in the Senate, and although Senator
WILSON said men were needed to fill up the ranks
Of the regular regiments, General LANE said
nothing about enlistng as private.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

In the coming elections the people of the
United States will be divided into two po-
litical parties. Oae party will be composed of
those who are in favor OF the Constitution as it
was understood and interpreted by the patriots
who framed it. and the great statesmen who have
guided the destinies of the nation and the Union
as il was. and the other party will be composed
OF those who are opposed to the restoration of
the Union as il was, with the rights, dignity and
equality of all the States unimpared. and who
regard the Constitution as subordinate to the
Higher Law and that il should not be respected
the supreme law of the land. Parties in the
future will divide upon these issues, and there is
difficulty i'm foreteIing upon which side the
conservative masses Of the country will be found.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

SrMSKR sees nothing thinks of nothing, and
talks Of nothing hut his ebony brethren. He
wants the negro To be relieved of all social pot-
ical. moral and other disabilities, except change
OF color. That metamorphoss ia the negro he
couldn't stand, as it would deprive him Of bis
sole capital in trade. -pd. the drimstist has it,
would have no daughter to harp upon The last
dodge of the Massachusetts, Senator. the last
effort Of his Iegro craftsmanship. is a bill re
pe,Iing the Law lorbidding persons o: color to
transport aid in the transportation of the mails
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

Iron plates form the topic of conversation
just now, not emancipation.
The largest rife gun the Ccnfederates had
ut Columbus was called 4" Lady Polk" in
honor of his reverence, General Polk. IL burst
"A New York letter says the sales of real
estate in the city are very brisk, but they have
one ugly feature: They are on account of the
sheriff
No more wooden walls for navies Mail
clad vessels will do the sea fighting henceiorth-
few steam tugs-the rest iron plated.
They are talking about a knavy contract in
New Bedford, which required five per cent. Of a
large amount to a Government agent as palm
money.
The New Workers furiously call upon Con
gress TO restore the fifteen million appropriation
for iron clad gunboats. That isn't where econ
omy should be practised just now.
The damage done by the Merrimac is est
mated at $4,000. 000-to say nothing of the
melancholy loss of life. That with brothers ip-
law makes rather a large aggregate
Paris papers give an account of a recent duel
between Stevens, the Belgian, and Gerome, the
French painter. Mrs. Stevenss inhdelity was
the cause. Gerome was badly wounded.
The United States Clothing Inspection
Board already figure up $1,000 600 worth OF
clothing on hand which is wholly worthless, sup
piled pr ncipally by Pennsylvania contractors.
We can now see how great was the peril Of
war with England. Had the Warrior or Black
Prince been launched against coast they
would have swept our whole feet from the Wa
tiers
1t is said the iron plating and other recent
work on the Merrimac was done by Northern
mechanics. Consequently it is well done. Let
us hope. but not too readily believe-she has a
hole in her side
The Toronto (Canada) Leader (Secession,
says that 1.-The Hercules OF the War Department
has handcufied the American press and pluckei
the life out of it, He recommends the papers
TO revolt
Non so DUsTY.-"Dost thou clean my fur
niture, fair hand madenI" asked y, of The pref
ty servant who was polishing his escntoire.
IL DUST" replied the hand maiden anfs
Fair
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

We understand that j. r. KIBBr, ESQ.,, OF
Wayne county. has been appointed Attorney Gen
eral rice Hon. j. p UsHER, who has been trans
ferrel 10 the Interior Department. We presume
that Mr. X. i gentleman OF distinguished abili
~ and admirably qualified for the Office vacated
by Mr.. UsHEH. as he was the late law partner oil
Gov MohToS. the appointor. The Governor
knows his men
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20
NOTICE.

~ NOTICE TO FURLOUGHED SOL
DIERS. BELONGING TO THE SID REG. IND VOLS
All those belonging this regiment whose furloughs
about expiring, will report by the 10th Of this month to
Lieutenant T. Thomas, headquarters, Spencer House
near Union Depot, by order of W.Q. GRESHAM.
mchlT-d4t Colonel SD Reg Ind. Vol.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

s-Would the people of the North be in ia
yor OF emancipation il the prospective consequence
OF emancipation were that the four millions OF
emancipatei negroes would swarm through the
North and settle down permanent inhabiantsl
We suspect not Here We have one palpable
reason why the South are not in favor of enan
cipation. lfslavery be an evil, how much greater
would be the evil of four millions of free negroes?
IL it not Solomon il was some Other wise man
who said: Better bear the ills we have than fly
to those We know not of."-CRicago Times.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

the large way coffee sells at I9s4a2lc, but in the
small way 20a2i &c. and in somd cases very
choice brings De.
Mogasses nav be quoted at 3St40c.
Sagar. II {a9c for Cuba. 9a9i &c for Porto Ri
co, and 81 sa9s1c for New Orleans
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

The Washington dispatches 70 the Cincinnati
Gsr>ne say; "wESDELL PHuTrs had inter-
view with the President on Tuesday. by special
invitation" PauLIPs is one of that class of New
England AboIitionists who believe that the Con
stitu,ion Is league with hell and covenant
with the degil."
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20
STATE UNIVERSITY.

- INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
The hird) mof Indiana State University, begins
Tuesday, April 5, 1861, and closes commencement
day, July 3, ls6l. JAS. ID. MAXWELL,
mct 10 d3t&w2t PreSt. Board Trustees.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20
NOTICE.

0rFIcE QUAKTERnAsrER, L. s. Al
March 10, 1852
~ PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE,
bids for Artillery Horses opened at this Office at II
O'Clock NJ the 18th inst Robert Earl the lowest bid
der having failed file his bond and sign the contract
all parties interested hereby notified that Thurs
day. goth inst II NJ the will be awarded
the next lowest responsible bidder.
JAMES A. EKIN,
Assistant QrartermaSter, L. 5. A.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-20

rz-The New York World warns the Navy De
partoleat against iron clad monster in process
construction or constructed At Mobile and New
Orleans lest they out some bright morning
and sink and burn probably - the MerrinIac did
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-09-18
Treated Like dogs.

A war vessel belonging TO tho legitimate Gov
eminent OF the United Slatee, was in kingstown
harbor for Il couple OF days this week. The Idsca-
rora WAS an object of general Interest," and the cap
tain and officers were delighted with the kindly feel
ings manifested toward them.
IL is possible that such OF our readers IA nave not
had opportunities Of becoming acqueHed with Amer
ican gentlemen, accept the English carcatures OF
the Yankee US truthful pictures OF American me-
Could they have visited the Iuscaorn, they might
have had their views considerably altered.
Our readers have hardly forgotten what the Arch
bishop Of New-York said recently, when, calling our
attention To the fact that the Queen of England had
gven two thousand pounds 10 ward the relief Of the
unemployed workmed Of Lancashire, but not "A shil-
ling for the starving poor OF LELAND he reminded Us
that such was Engl.nds love for tie mere Irish
that, when the United States sent ship-load, or
two Of food over here TO feed The furnishing Celts,
the English Government levied a duty upon that
food. We alude TO this now merely because the ar
rival of the Jamestown III the Cove OF Cork, ut that
tine, il recalled to our memory.
We visited that ship. She was war frigate. But
the American Government had taken out an her
guns and other implements Of death, and filled her
instead with life giving food for lrelands starving
peope. knowing little of America, except what
we learned from En- sh sources we expected to ind
on board that ship set Of rough rude, swearing,
expectoratmg yankee NhGt We did mud was
noble crew, in tie highest state OF discipline, AID
corps OF oitccrs whose mild, queI, modest genie
manly bearing was most pleasant surprise. we
unhesitatingly ray, that never before did we meet
men whose conduct, language, and general bearing
more completely realized our idea OF the gentle
man." Yet, these were the 4" Yankees whose rude
ness Englih insoenee proiessed TO despise. We still
bear pleasant recoloolioDs OF the agreeable elect
which these American gentlemen produced on the
minds Of all who met them.
We have not had the honor Of meeting the captain
and officers Of the Tuscarora. or that pleasure we
have been deprived by the sudden departure of the
vessel, But those who did meet them, tell us-wbat