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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

postal stamps on business and other envel-
opes supplied for that purpose by persons
desiring to furnish their own designs 1t
is believed that this will largely increase
the sue of stamped envelopes in lieu of
stamps, which is an object OF great irnpor-
tance to the Department. He also dis
courages the use OF the mails for trans
mitting money, and speaks tavorably OF
limited money order system, and offers an
amendment to the registry system, by
which a return receipt shall be sent 10 the
despatching party, as evidence OF the fact
and date of delivery of his package. lie
also proposes to abolish many of the dis
eliminating rates of postage now existing,
approximating, as far as possible, to un-
itormity, and increasing the efficiency and
extent OF the delivery and collection oi
letters by carriers in cities.
The attention Of the public is called to
the great Importance OF good postal officers
for successful administration OF this De-
partment If the postmasters and their
clerks are selected without chief reference
to their efficiency and personal fitness, no
amount OF good legislation will secure pub-
lie satisfaction An energetic, faithful and
efficient postmaster, devoted TO the inter
ests of the service, should be retained ~
administration of the Office. He attributes
the success Of the English system largely
to the perinanon character Of their officers.
and their familiarity with the laws ard
regulations. He. regrets the extent TO
which other motives to appointments have
prevailed IN this country. lie urges
return to the old standard of honesty,
capacity and fidelity, and anticipates more
public satisfaction and administrative sue
cess from the adoption Of such priu1'ple
than from any other single act OF reform
He uses this language: " 1t is my intention
TO adhere firmly 10 my determination 10
displace inconpetency and indifference,
wherever found in official position under
my control, without any discrimination in
favor of appointments may myself have
made under msinfornation OF facts.
The document as a whole will he read
with unusual interest, and cotaius numer-
our suggestions oil great Importance to this
branch Of the public service.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

AN INSECT SAAPseN.-Every one who has
TAX en- the common beetle in his hands
knows that its limbs, if remarkab for
agility, are very powerful but | was not
prepared for so Sampsonian . feat as that
| have Just witnessed When the insect
was brought to me, having no box iInme-
diately at hand, | was at loss to know
where to put it until | cound xii! it; lut
a quart bottle full of milk being on tie
table. placed the beetle for the present
under that, the hollow at the bottom al
lowed him room to stand upright, fre-
sently, to my surprise, the bottle began 10
move slowly, and glide along. the smooth
table, propelled by the muscular power oi
the imprisoned insect, and continued for
some time to perambulate the surface. to
Tho ostani.hment of all who witnessed it.
The weight of the bottle and its contents
could not have been leen less than three
,ounds and half, while that of the : etie
was about haitian ounce; so that 1t rapidly
moved a weight Il2 times exceeding its
own. A better notion than figures can
convey will be obtained Of tins fact 5y
supposing q lad OF fifteen to be Imprisoned
under the great bell OF st PauFs, which
weighs 1900 pounds, and move it to and
fro upon a smooth pavement fly pusting
withia.-irof Goss. n.
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Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
Sash. DsOr and RIind Factory.

WE have moved our Lumber Yard to our Planning
w Mill, near Ininoi. River Bridge, and pre-
p-ed furnish former customers and all others
with all kinds Of Lumber, Lath. and Shingles Also,
constantly hand gond assortment of DRY SEA
SONED FINISHING LUMBER.
Having in connection with Lumber a Sash, Door,
and Blind Factory, and Glass, Nail Paint and Oil
Dep enabled furnish each and article
that BuiIders want saving the trouble OF GO
number Of different pace 10 make out your bill
We also invite attention to our SH1SGLE MILL,
which is ready for operation, and We can furnish
Sawed Shingles ny wholesale or retail
Our cash. and We sell as low as the lowest
Please call and examine for yourselves.
Office LA Sale st., opposite Van Doren osborn
Store td.c 2al STRAWN POWELL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

LUDICEors EFFECT or a CoNET.-In the
year l7l2, Mr. Wbits0n, having calculated
the return OF comet, which was 10 make
it's appearance on the oath Of October, at
five minutes past tve In the morning, gave
notice 10 the public according, with this
terrifying adlition-thata a total dissolution
Of the world bv tire was to take place on
The Friday following. The reputation
which Nr. II .Iiison had long maintained,
both as 4 divine and philosopher, leil
little or no doubt with the populace OF the
truth of his prediction. Several iud;crous
events now took place. y number OF per.
sons about London seized all the barge>
and boats they could lay their hands on,
on the river Thames, very nationally cor
cluded that when the confederation took
place there would be the most safety on
the water. A gentleman who had ne .cc
ted his family prayers for better than i.re
years Informed his wife that 1t was his
intention TO resume the lauIable practice
The same ev-ning; but his wife, having
engaged 4 bal. at her house persuaded
her husband 20 put it oif till they -a"
whether they appeared or not The South
Sea stock imm ediatciy r.. to i've per cent
and the IndIau 10 one; and 4 CaVta-u Ci
Dutch ship thre. all his poS Ter Iuto tie
river that the ship might not be cndanger-
ed The mex morning, however, the
comet appeared according 10 pred stion,
and before noon the belief was universal
that the day OF Judgment VA al hand
4 bout this time one hundred aud twenty
five clergymen were tcrrie,t oT-- 20 Lam
beth, it was said, TO petition that short
prayer Inl.ht be p!aunea and ordered, .
there being none in the church ,--Tvice
FOR the occasion Three maids Of hor or
burnt their collection OF novels and plays
and sent TO the booksellers t. Luv each ..
them a B.Dle and Taylor Holy Living
and Diving The run upon tie Gauk syas
30 prodigious that all hands we're employed
in dlscounting notes and handing ont
specie. On thursday, considerably More
than 7,0GO who kept mistneeses wego legal
ly married IN the face OF several con "a
ton and, to crown all, Sir Gilbert Hitch
cote. at .hat time head director of The
bank, issued orders TO all the fire otiicrs
in London, requiring the TO keep u good
lookout, and have = peculiar eye upon the
bank Of England.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

"AViNG purchased of Phlo Hard his entire stock
III OF Lumber, respectfully inform the old cnsto-
of this yard, and the public generally that 1
shall continue the business at the old stand formerly
occupied by him, and solcits share OF their patron
age / am constantly receiving cargoes OF lumber OF
of every descriptions including WIDE SAGINAW
BOARDS. EXTRA THICK FENCING, DRY PINlSH-
ING LUMBER Of the best gr ides, all OF which will be
sold a the lowest cash prices.
also, constantly constantly on hand Nails, Sash,
Doors ard Blinds, at manufacturers prices,
Yard west end Madison Street Bridge.
f39-if FRANK WARNER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

Il Amt A GUS'-A little boy, FIVE
years old, while writhins under the tor
lures Of the ague, was told Uy his aaether
to rise up aud take a powder sine had pre-
pared for him. .'PoHder powder said
he, raising himself on one elbow, and put
ting on a roguish smile. Mother! aiI't
. gun!'
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truth hath better deeds than word. to

grace il.
Time is the nurse and breeder of all
good.
Use doth breed habit in a man.
Sometimes we are devils to ourselves
Nc,oard Daily Adoertiser.
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LOOK HERE!

Som hsfiS New III tisc A1Arncss Line.
FSIHE subscriber has made arrangements to receive
Il constant supply Of genuine OAK TANNED harness
Leather, and will use o.iier EiUR.
An assortu,enI of work tsom hame strap q full
silver mounted coach harness, constantly kepton hand
or made to order.
Repairing done up good and cheap.
Carriage Trimming done in the latest styles, and at
low prices.
Also. full assortment OF Trunss and Vs1ises always
hand. v...
shop at the old stand, south of Main and
Columbus streets J. g STONE,
Ottawa, Februarv ,s. 1854. Late Stone 4 Ees.
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FARMERS.

~ clllcfSs
uDyEAeE remember that the subscriber is receiving
ali his leather direct from Pennsylvania and is
.eng Harness, Saddles Collars, Haitere, and every:
hing in his line as low rs any shop IN the east or
AL WORK WARRANTED. -.
shop at TIE (e0 year, old stand southeast corner
If Main ard Columbus streets angst j. y. stlNE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13
THE NEW YORK BAKERY!

Si !. Il. WsaEE.l.EkS.
f1HE undersigned would respectfully inform the inha-
Il bitsnts OF Ottawa and vicinity tina; lie is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers
Butter Soda Lemon, Boston oyster, Aberneaa,
and Water Biscuit. Also, Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread
&C, &c, in good variety Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection constantly hand. All kinds OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
The subscriber having spared pains nor expeLse In
6ttiny up a wagon for the and accommoda-
Of his and the public generally nov
furnish anything their line to those who de
sire Those wishing the New York Wagon call daily
will l.a.e send their the n y Bakery, or to
che Post Once.
Remember the place, in Edwards Block, lev
II. Thompson's store. Main Street send IN
your orders. and the: will receive promnt attention
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SPORTSMEN'S DEPOT!
HnmA MOORE

VMpORTER and manuisctprer of increase Twist Ri
i les aud Shot Guns. Of every description, Telescope
and Patent Muzzle es Revolving Breecb, Cast steel
Barrels. with GuideSsrter, for hunting and large
sortment of Reyoyers- Colts Beas Blunt
Il yns,, Allen rhurber's Gentlemen Will and at nv
shop everything in my line and warrant give
faction 20 All that favor me with their patronage.
invite the old friends OF H. BRusKyR to give me
call. he is agent Customers will always ind him
his post. My shop is on Main Street near the Fox
River bridge. -e F7--1
Powder ,snot, wads and Gaps Guns by the say,
iuD1s THOMAS MOORE,
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Z.OOO CAMpBELLs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

NoNAy.-lt is seldomthat Juiius Csesag
Hannif II says anyting worthe quoting; but
the following is not bad:
Dey may Rail against woman as much
ne fey Ike, dey can't set me up against
EN-. Lab always in my life found dem toe
be fust in iub, fust in quarrel, tust in do
dance, fust in de ice-crear N saloon, and dc
fust best and de last in the sick room
What gould we poor debbiis do widout
dem? Let rs be born as pcung, MS ugly,
and as helpless as We please; and a womans
ann am open to receive us, She it am
Who au!,s us our fust aoss OBJ castor lie,
and puts q close pom our helpless naked
limbs. and cubbers orr loots and toses ius
long flannel petticoats. She = t;n, VIII.
as we grows up, fills our dinnerLaske ct wild
doe.nue and aprlc7 as we goes to school
ind iieks Us when We sears our trousers
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ke. r. Dyer. n. D.


k,. F. Dyer. n. D.
sice over the Bank Of OTTAWA,
OFT
Residence Main St, 8 blocks west OF sde-cut-
Ottawa, july y, IS62-i!u. --
Dr. =. yEVDE7s.
Y,u.qoDgtsir Fay>i-it.l- Ot:,rrr, Niia"i-,
r-4rs his services 10 the friends Of Hc 1-t &C
stern in Ottawa. all branches OF ms Pr"'es,i''i-
.Tti, uIar attention sScn>to te treatment '' '
a d children. ..,.rv
is s.;sE>. homeopathic.
II wing practsed medicine for eighteen wears s'N %
len have been exclusively devoted I" ii"""oiats'
OF aw1 in all the branches OF liis profession fr'icn
Ian attention given t!:e treatment "i women anu
oh dren .s@ oica in N-ttinser's biocs Iuli+
HENRY VI. GGDsHs:i. Mp,
Ii .ntiate Of Eoyak Coaege of St,gs0Hs' f"'" ''@'
aving had charge of Hospital IN turri,e .or 'e''
sal years practice OF trrl years IA iio's' II.
lee .condfient giving 'i-f.'riAs ii--- U' '-a
81 TToy,i, sill. OF the Court House Square Nt'
den e on Superior St, east Of N-''"'
y,,. .:.s.p Il ns-i;s s4ss *
Ia, W.. associated themselves together Ger ne p =.
~, CIR uro:-sS sion, s>!ecitu'iy ti''-'r ''''' 80
,bs tizens OF ottawa and EIcis'! r 49, und-r-
R-au persons INDICTED TO either q 81 ,rr,-gr
= AZ. r.''l,I-.tr,f to c.i! Immediately '' al s
~ c. over Iiunte~s Drug store, :; .
r j. McARrhUR, 81 D
fC..iEsi<S!. -. G..
- -iiYSICIAN AND SURGEON
.,0i. tcsst Of Ot,tsa Etnk, IfaiH Street
pg- OTTAWA HIS
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u. KNi;LSSL.
-,, az D,uggi>t"nd 4 f,0tteeary, Hain ST. ottc'c"
WHOLESALE AND REfA1L-l
I'm otter Of Drugs Chemicals. French CCgnias Bran
dies, Wines, &c, &c "ceZ>
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-13

RICE d LEWIS.
attorneys at La,o and Solicitors in Chancery,
OTTAWA. s,LLx COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
will give promp. attention to all business entrusted to
sheir care. Collections made aud promptly remitted
GRAY. AVERY & E:USstN::Is
attorneys yJsssefis,.s Lau and Solicitors in
thd3cSrg
Viii prrctice in the Federal Co-rts and the State
Courts in the Countie. of La Sale, Bureau Kendall,
Grundy. and Livingston
Collections made and promptly remitted jams
-. E.C CAMERON.
atiornsY a. Ldo-ottnsrG, La Sale Co., M.
PROMPT attention paid the Investigation o: titles
eayment purchase and sale oi anu
objection of ris,ma-
0sic. in Post osice Black, saniords store.
ALFRED W. .CAVARLf.
attorney at Lar and Notary Public
oMse in Nattinger's Block, Ottaw.. Iii. augl4
a c,orss BURTON COOK
GLOVER d COOK.
Af.Sraeys uqg Coun sel0,. ut Ldsc-Oti't'oti, h%s
OH in Glover Cooks brick block, cart OF the court
-. ~ s,,irs yf
DAVID II. JONES.
I toynev aud C"alsellOF at LGn-c!ttico. lAs
omc- in sang"r's block, mp stairs.
%. s.EAVE.SS.
y,.-,'~r or tf.s F'~Gce-OttCJlrr- EttH"ts.
oNre oy.r King 4 Hau,is:pH'S niSl
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g.. J.. THOMPSON.

DEALsEIS
1rus Patent Nedicines, P.fi"ts, OIL, Furnishes,
D4e S.nfs, ,tc-, efc.,
I.tr.ep Glover a Cooks and KeGsick's Block
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T. Y. +a7.s:-s>,
d, 1gisf. BootseIisr and Sa.ioneF-of@1rd, ~
sccrId store in Natingers block, south side OF the
=. &c .,-,,.
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e.. p. CLOGSOS.
EIsysis.I:,o slI,t: surgeon.
,ace, ove-E. Y. Grgg'S Drug Store.
Mrs. Green's builIing, east side OF Eox
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JUsttce 0F htf Itfc".
1Hg- side OF Colzrlbrs St, adjoining his rest
d ace nearly opposite the Post oincs
Viii thank his friends for all business pertaining
his Office. and promises attend 10 all such vi
pr mptnesS-
Living adj dining his Office, he may always be found
,hand zp2+
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15
Concerning Lying.

The London Times, of July 14th, has an
article in which it lifts up its innocent and
sanctimonious hands in regard to Federal
reports of military engagements and move
meLts. 1t is struck with holy horror at the
amount of lying, Of which it says the Union
Americans are guilty. with respect to eve
rythiDg connected with the war. Of course.
All through this campaign, the news has
been of character, in the main, to dis.
please the "Thunderer." One after another
it has pronounced reports of Federal victo-
ries false or grossly exaggerated, whilst
placing implicit confidence and faith in the
most stupendous roorbacks of the Secession.
lists. Every little success of the rebels has
been heralded as tremendous victory, GER
tain to exercise an immense influence in as
suring the independence of the South. When
it has been compelled by an avalanche of
concurring testimony to acknowledge Con.
federate reverse, it has boldly proclaimed
that the Federals were Infinitely worse off
than before. 1t has studiously and persis.
tently prejudiced our cause by course of
the most systematic and elaborate misrep.
resentation, in every conceivable shape and
manner; and now this malicious calumnia-
tor has the audacity to say Git is pity the
Americans cannot understand the good poll
icy of telling the truth"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15
A Word to the Press.

The Press has fashion, if not passion,
of interesting itself unnecessarily in our af-
fairs, in general and detail. 1t is not con-
tent with our support of the platform adopt
ed at the Republican Convention for this
District, and of Gov. DoNNELLY, the Re-
publican nominee; but it insists that, in ad.
dition we shall parade Gov. DoNNELLY's
name at the head of our columns, as our
Congressional candidate, as advertisers do
the names of stock horses, }" for the season"
Will the Press pardon us the suggestion,
that it is in no wise responsible for the sener-
al make upor management of The PIONEER !;
that, not being thus responsible, it burdens
itself with matters which do not concern it !;
that, thus interfering with matters which do
NOT belong to it, it becomes intrusive, i'm.
pertinent, and offensive; and that it will
show good taste and good breeding by
leaving US, so far as its nature will permit,
to manage our own concerns in our own
way. We presume the Press will accom-.
plish all that can reasonably be expected of
it, by its party, if its own columns are kept
within the limits of sale and judicious adj
vocacy of the claims and merits of its can
didate.
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There was another tremendous outpouring
of the citizens of st. Paul last night, at
IngersollIs Hall. The Hall was crowded
to excess and many went away unable to
gain admission.
Subscriptions poured in rapidly, and we
are informed the sum total already sub"
scribed amounts to ten thousand dollars.
We shall publish tomorrow morning the
MINES and amounts subscribed up to this
"wednesday evening.
Senator WILKINSON was introduced to
the audience and was received with tn.
mnltuous cheers. He made most eloquent
and patriotic speech, equalliug if not sur-
passing all his previous efforts.
Several gentlemen who subscribed the
previous evening, increased, and in some
instances, doubled their subscriptions. A
subscription of 500 was received from
Rt. Rev. Bishop GRACE.-Daily, 18th.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15
From Abroad.

Sometimes it is possible to learn the
news by going away from home The To-
ronto Leader, for instance, lays down pro
gramme of operations for our armies which
may have more truth in it than at first
sight seems probable. 1t gives General
Mcclellan $4,000 men, Gen: Burnside,
$4,000, and faen. Pope 100000. To meet
the latter, the Confederates have at Cor.
louisville $4,000 or $4,000 men under Jack.
son, Ewell, Hill and Longstreet and this
is the programme which the Leader sketches
for the third grand attempt to capture
Richmond Gen. Mcclellan will land forces
on the south bank of the river and attack
the forts by land, while vigorous attack
will be made on the water by the iron. clad
feet under Wilkes. General Pope will ad.
vance toward Richmond via Gordonsville,
and General Burnside will hold himself in
readiness to co operate with Mcclellan or
Pope, by landing near Fredericksburg, and
marching on to Richmond"
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Credit to Counties for voluntary En-
listments.

By the General Order, published this
morning, it will be seen that, if allowed so
to do by the War Department, the Executive
will have each county and township in the
State, charged with its proportion of the
ratio of the force already raised, or now Or
dered to be raised in the State, and credits
ed with the number of recruits already fur,
nished by it, and required to furnish the
balance by volunteering, or by draft, if they
cannot be raised by volunteering.
The business of this position, no one will
dispute, but there may be some difficulty in
executing it. In Wisconsin and Ohio, and
perhaps other States, counties have, been
credited, by permission Of the War De-
partmeut, with the number of troops volun-
tarily raised, under the previous calls, but
we know Of no precedent for township cred
its.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-08-15
Senator Wilkinson.

Hon. MORTON s. WILKINSON, returned
home Saturday morning. At the last ses-
sion, the Senate adopted rule that, in the
negotiation of treaties with the Indian
tribes, hereafter, some member of the Indian
Committee should be present, on behalf OF
the Senate. This, inasmuch as the Senate
constitute part of the treaty making pow.
er, seems highly appropriate, if not neces.
sary. At the forthcoming treaty with the
Chippewas of the Red River, Senator WILL
KINsoN was chosen by the Committee to
represent them, and we believe it to be bis
intention to accompany Commissioner DOLE
and the other representatives of the Govern
ment, to the treaty ground, in this capa-
city.
Senator WILKINSON returns to his COM
stituents after long session Of hard, and we
may add, of faithful, service. There are
many who now doubt the expediency of
some of the war measures proposed and adj
vocated by the Senator, but it is certain
that the number of such dissentients has
grown smaller as events have transpired /;
and that some of his propositions which,
three months ago, seemed the extreme of red
radicalism, are now adopted, as matter Of
course, by even the conservatives of the
country. Whatever may be the final judg-
ment upon the war, and the policies pro-
posed and adopted, and however Senator
WILKINSON may stand when that judgment
shall have been made up, few will now deny
him the merit of having given honest and
valuable headwork and heartwork to the
interests of the Nation and of his State.