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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06

CLOSING Our SALE.-E. G. Halbest, at the
corner of La Sale and Madison sts., ID
ofsring tremendous bargains in hats and
caps, - he is closing out his stock in that
line, to make room for his immenss stock
of boots and shoes. We knew, BY sotual
test, that he il selling at and below cost.
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II O TICE!

Is HEREBY GIVEN that as Tkos Clancy one Of In.
Arm of John Clancy Co. is abont to ieay. for ths
seat OF war with the voiuRteer company be In nov
ras ing, is that the business Of "a. nv
At Ottawa should be settled immedately An tbn.a
who are indebted te them by or account are
hereby requested can their Office and SETTLE no S
possible
Their present large stock of lumber will be sold On,
cheap for cash. a.. -.-f-s
J. CLANCY co.
-Ostaws, Aug II 1e6e.-0a.
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e. 3. HORER II.

e. = DENTI8T,
Has taken Rooms the Bank Of Ottawa Just
the street from his old quarters He 10 permansaty
located there and will be in esdin during all busi
ness hours, to wait his patrons heretofore HI
charges for operation in keeping With the tmes.
Remember the Rooms over Ottawa Bank, formerly
Col. Csshma n's Office. ml0v
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TO CONSERVATIVES.

IVHE Advertiser, having been restored . health IN
Il few weeks, BY . very simple remedy, after hav-
lag suffered several years with lung Affection,
and that dread disease CoesumEs icn-is anxious to
MAKE kqpyu = his seisW-su6erers the mssas -
70 al Who deaire II. he will send eepy ~ iAe3re-
scrpton used lrss Of chsrge). Nth direetiess far
suls Cups Fos CoHsuxrr,or XsyHnA ReSsmss1 n
The only object Of the advertiser in SEEDING the pre-
scrfption 70 benefit the aeted, 4ad spread i.Serna
hopes every sufferer will try his keuedy - Is
them hothing, and may prove . blessing.
Parties wishisy the prescriptiea viii Dleaas aaArsss
-t..ts,s REV. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
--- WflliamsbuF6,
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=
Special Election.

The special election for Justice Of the
peace for the Town Of Ottawa on Noaday
resulted in tic choice Of BAns&Rp ever
G. Avery, b1 about ~ majority. There.
VA. q very email yets pollad
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06

CRAxER-All the best and choicest
Christmas and New Ysar Pictorials, An
nuals, &C., at Cramer's News Depot. on
Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06

CHILD & Co.-The new advertisement of
Child Il Co. speaks for itself In their
new quarters, this popular boot and shoe
firm are taking the trade by storm.
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The annual meeting of'ths La Sale. County Bi.
bic Society will be held in the Plymouth Church,
Ottawa, on Tuesday, December 3oth, 1861, ss
=. N. Also, services in the evening.
Ali friends Of the Bible are invited to attend.
r " ROBERTSON, Agent.
THOS. ORION, Treas
Ottawa, Nov. 23th, 1863.
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Or1AwA AcADExv.-This school, undsr
the supsrintendsAce Of Mr.. ARsoLD, has
attained q high reputation 4 new term
eonnenees next 1ssd4y. -. - 49,
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PEOPLES PENSION
l;oUnty Money Office
ARTHUR LOCKWOOD,
OTTAWA, Ills.
AGENT FOR

AGENT
l.d er. Cook Il CO., of Chicago.
NJ pay particular attention tc the collection Of
w P0UNTIES, PENSIONS, ARREARAGES OF
~, c., &c.
- 4 iyance Fees Required. and no Char
ges Unless Successful.
Tho veil known bbiiy, facilitie and OF the
. nj q which 1 acting nsed no enco1niUrn.
III ,: nior partner resides permanently at Washing
o or he prosecution Of their clients claims
Arpl to ARTHUR LOCKWOOD,
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SoLsIEss All Soc1ErY.-On Thursday
evening Social will b given At the Sd
prone Court Hsuss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06

.rx1 Hcct O1ee Notice.
0nse hsuFs, Apsfl 70 New, ffem A. =. 70 TO =.
Aails - Opens. 80 2. r..
ot.av. and Toaies Mall arriys9 aaA sspsrts Wss.s-
Ottawa end NoftAvilis de- do g0etur1ays.
Q1aaRa apA NSwsSk a: dis d.
n. ban iettsrs alAsssssa - psipp vest sf he
f%h' = o. .. KIM, =. Il.
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Take Notice.

HyHE undersigned having determined to quit the bu.
i siness in which they nov engaRed, desire all
seeounts paid BY the FIRST Of oetoher will be given
iato the hands OF Squire Leayens for collection.
Parties owing will save themselves expense and
Is toahie, By coming forward Immediately and pay
Ing BARTON 4 HAYNE
Ottawa, Sept. II, 1862. r..
pCcKwHEAT flour, nice article. for sale ct
cANpDELLT.
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FARMERS sATTENTION!
JflaEpEI MAlERHOFER

FARMERS ATTENTION.
JOSEPH MAlERHOFER
- TIAS the pleasure of inform.
IN ing the farmers Of La Sale
M and surrounding counties, that
V@1<S~Ar he Tsp anufa curing, athis large
N establishment oadthe side cut
A lock, near the main canal, in
ot..v. IN n styls and at cheapness hitherto upsp.
preached In northern Illinois. Al kinds Of .r-
Agricmltural Implements,
Zach a Common ScovriN0, ess-A orss, and Prairie
PHO VS. AasroDs, CSiet0atS~s, Horss Rakss Dc,
In short, d. kinds Of heavy farmer:toos His. nachi.
merry is all w,Perfect and propelled By an s6andsnt
and examine his work, whether they wish psehass
Or not. AHtAsir work 10 scdsrdHSed.
Orders from . distance promptly attended to- and In.
Elements pyasod ard canal boats free sf
eharee Nov, -, -. JOSEPH AAIERHOYRk
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KerOOeOo Olls a-.. :.
s Ss.iiss & 6ssi Oh a isssi6 > wAIEiSs.
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Estraved.-.4H orser.

ISsrRAYED from the enclosure a. the ecbscriber.
H. about the Of July last one mare. with suck
Ing cslt; the mare about ~ years old. dark Pay,
shert IeeRed pretty heavy set, ADD had lit White
spst in The forehead the colt hsA aiae ht'e "n's
in the forehead. -
NTH White "trip in the forehead. ena spe W.
fest, rather sa fer II. .ssi EhS ssaS "a ~
bisck iess born bIind in the right go aa WA stes
in he iprehsad.. A. -.
IA heraes TO the suSiedboS, ~ 0ivo IN lSe.
.,~ ~ s.zsSe 1hsrs they may bs5sana. Poet elAee
address, Nsrthyille: II Sale essssy, 1 Iesnn
Nev. 8, ie22.-lve 0g0. =. 110k.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06

NJ r. r led.
= tAis city Ii 9Th Inst. BY the Rev. r. n. Bsns-
aicss H. JonN TYRsLL TO Miss NARY Ann EHoinsDY.
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TO Country Dealers.
We e.a supply yea With all the Different Styles Of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
Al Eastern prices. Al orders alisd promptly.
CHILD CO..
Cor. Of Main sndLa Sale 81 NAstingsr's Block.
A ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
WANTED.

A sITpATIQN, in . dry geed. o. srsessy sA4se, Or
"A vhere1sr he can make hi4SSlf useful, 81 a able.
bedied msn 81 business experieaes. vhs spesks a..
entity xnsiish, Ireneh. and esipAs. Apply - tSie
snice.
D.. Z. lss2.-u. ~
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News Depot! News Depot
In Post once Block.

News Depot! News Depot
In Post once Block.
Papers. ~
The Chicago and New York Dallies;
All the Popular Eastern Weeklies;
Harpers, the Atlantic and all other lea
ding Monthlies. 5lt
Daiss furnished to hy the week or month
at current rates.
stationery.
selected supply Of Stationary on hand to meet the
wants Of al eustomers
Writing Paper, by the ream. quire or sheet
Envelopes, By the box, bunch, or singIe.
Pen Holders, Ink, Ind Stands,
States. Writing Books, Visiting Cards,
Pencils, Rules, &c, &c.
Blank Books, &c.
Blank and Pass Books, Pocket Books,
Money Wallets, Ivory Tablets,
Photographic Albums,
New and selected Sheet Music on hand or
ordered.
Blanks.
Blanks Of all deseripss.s. ineiudia,, an forms Of
Deeds, Mortgages, Releases, BE.
Justices and Constables' Blanks.
Town Collectors Receipts.
Brushes.
Hair, Tooth. Nail, and Clothes Brushes,
Scrubbine. Shoe and White Wash do
Stove and Horse do
Horse Cards, Curry Combs, &c.
Variety.
Shoe and Stove Backing, Carpet Tacks,
Toilet Soaps Combs, Oils, and Perfumery.
Hummels Esseace of Coffee, . substitute
worth the trial
With lets Of other articles every one needs.
The public invited 70 sail. AL articles viii be
sold At ,ke LOWEST CASH PRICE.
Cash paid far Paper Rags.
Ottawa, Dee. 8, 1861.
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5perial u Offices.
0ATTWA ACADEMY.

WI offer all the advantages of a FIRST class Semi
w nary. Rare chanc for Practical Book keeping,
Ancient, Modern, and Higher English LANGUAGES, M
losephy, Chsmistry, Surveying Drawing snc
Music. 4 experienced Teachers. StudenS taken At
any time. A few can board With the principal An
evening school for Writing Book Keeping Arithmetic
Astronomy, &C., from till 10. f.,
A class will be formed, and situations iouno ter
Teachers
Common English, Is per quarter " "eeA")
Primary Department, - per quarter
First Term a weeks,) opened May ~.
Fall Term az weeks,) opens Aug %
Winter Term ." Dec 81,
Spring haren ~.
Cook Glover's Block, Ottawa. Ill.
MT n. 4. ARNOLD. n A., Principal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06
4a.urauce Department.

Insurance Department..
LIFE, FIRE, AND MARINE POLICIES
Issued favorable terms the hest and most relna
Bile Insurance Companies the United States, both
Stock and N utual.
We represent Companies but such feel war
rsnted = recommending to friends as safe and re.
spsnsbie Insurers. Ottawa, April 6, 1861.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06

STATE OF ILLINOIS, . Circuit Con- ~ Of safd cown-
La SALE COUNTY ~, to February Term, 1862
May ELIZABETH Osooop
-. bin fer Divorce.
JAMES Osooop.
0Amdavit Of the non-residence Of James Osgood
defendant above named having been fled in the once
Clerk Of the Circuit Court Of La Sale county
Notice 10 hereby given, to the said James Osgood,
THAT the complainant 6led her bill Of complaint iu
said Court. the ehancery side ther eof the <:h
day Of December 1872. and that there
upsa ISSUED out Of said Court against said defendant
returnabie the 6rst Monday in February
next, Qs6S,) a. il by Law required. Nov, rnless
you. the said James Osgood shall personally be
and appear before said Circuit Court Of the county Of
La Sale, the first day of the thereof, to
holden At the Court House in Ottawa in said county,
the FIRST Monday in February, ls6s. and plead.
answer, demur, to the said complain ants bill Of
complaint, the same. and the matters and things
therein charge and stated, will be taken confessed
and . decree entered axainst you according to the
prayer Of said bill.
ABSALOM B. MOORE. CLklK.
CHARLES II. HOOK, DsrrrY.
C. II. GILMAN, Sol for Compins.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-12-06
Variety.

Shoe and Stove Backing, Carpet Tacks,
Toilet Soaps, Combs, Oils, and Perfumery.
Hummeis Esseace of Coffee, = substitute
worth the trial
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~ vac mosf approved Brands and beet Quality
which We shall be pleased 70 show those Who will "a
YER ~ With call. We import own goods, and
eur price, being reasonable, hope 70 merit share
81 the public patronage.
IN: affection Of families especially called to osr
nne bossIed wines and Liquors, unsurpassed BY aAy
q the country, and DruKDists will ind gssds Of
the nnese quality and suitable for medical
purposes.
Families supplied With Ale and Porter hv the barr Fl
and half barrel.
ASents fer Drake and Co.'S celebrated Plantation
Bittsrs, and Dswnsr, Bsmis / Co . Chicago Chan-
psigne Ale.
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EetraYed.

A BOrT two weeks ago from the subscriber living IN
~ vest Otta . ehesnut-sorrsi horse, sbsus years
old with hits strips in the face and three white feet
hbsrai reward v be paid for any information tn at
wtu lead to his recovery.
Nov. a. 1859. GEO. CHURCHILL.
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Brushes.

Hair, Tooth. Nail, and Clothes Brushes,
Scrubbing, Shoe and White Wash do
Stove and Horse do
Horse Cards, Curry Combs, &c. e
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Feathers !

400 LES q Live Gees: ks.tAsrs. n exssllent
4VJV order, just received aad for sale cheap By
0t1aIas Ma. 1S-Sm. 20. ": f4IhcA .
Euss Sszr kEses11 o.; s.Ix,. -. ~
II oaMoH, ct sAHrDtLLT.--
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We take asst Of the predusts Of the farmer. We
pay sash for PORK, TIMOTHY SEBD, AND WOOL.
Ottawa, New. I, 1859. l1l.H
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17

OEOAsIZArIoN or rHE RErrBLICAN CENrRAL
CnMNIrrEE.-lhis Committee met last nj ght at tie
Republican Rooms, corner of Broadway and Tween
y-hifd street. pursuant to adjournment, for the pur-
pose of organizing 10y Tue election of permanent OH
oer. The matter ~ the contested teats in the Sew
onth and Fourteenth Nards was first considered,
aud occupied tie a,tcnon OF the body from the time
The mettiug was called 10 order until II, O'Clock, :,
period of three hours and half.
Reporters were excluded, although mnny persons
who were not members of tic Committee obtained
admission TO the Hall. After much acrimonious dis
cursion, the Seventh Ward delegation, hea led BY
MIR. Petty, admitted to seats in lie Committee.
lq the Fourteenth Ward. two members from the
delegation headed by John Fitch and two from the
delegation headed by AGophue Bcrst, were admitted
power being vouclsaed them 10 select the NTH dele
gate 10 represent the Ward
The roll having been completed, an election was
entered into for officers for the ensuing year Sher'
idan Shook wne chose9 Chairman, Abraham wake.
lpan Fus, Vice hairwan, Andrew Bleahey Second
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17
rIarI,ets-ReDorfcd Jy Telegyapl.

CnIc.GO, Jar. iG--FLoyK duh md shs1e lower Wr,AT
T. &c. 10 lc. lover il0ilc. Tor No 6Jialse Tor No
CoiS 22tc Mes POK hrn and quiet siee Of $40
bb. ~ 10. Dressed iiOOs INN bit active at ~ va
~ IS. Live quiet and unchanged RECEIPT; $500 bbl'
Flour bush Wheat - coo husi Corn; 2oO Dressed
Hogs 200 Live do. ExcSASGK on New York unchanged
CIsoIsKATI Jan l6.-fLsR-s5 ~ for SupeIhne WHiH-
&C. higher Hoes actiys AID shade b, Cher sses of 0O
st "a 3NS3t5. POHg, 40 Z3d+s 80 LAap tsd1;c
PohE LAI,D ked higher ElelgEe LsGy,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17
MARINE JOURNAL
PORT OF NEw-YoRK......
Cleared.
T,,r,nc. Gl.xow Edri..os Bros.

sbjp.-Toron.o (Br ,rraucs GLASGOW, EdnistoD Bro'
Msrsthou poyl- Liverpool, HowlRnd Frothit .hsn
Bul.-ouvhie Crockett, C.d1 and a miI.rt ae'esh
Duncan; Citizen Lowell Aspinwall Tappan a 'taIbucA
Bhs-R. A. Fisher. Sbackf)rd PsrA Bufdeu Everett
Schoopers-S p. Goodwin, Hobsie Stamford, stsmiore
70. Lul.a, Und- hill 81 Jag de Iuos h. B.
Fldndae; ". II. Gould. Smith, Cetie France. Moore
Heary j. D Douohue Couey, p: Midway 3, Brett sou
Co; May Wood. -, Philadelphia j. w. Mckee EN-
o Gaa,euialan) McGi Hondura- X. z. Buck Co o. {.
Nri Peek sanford r. Sanford; Pleiades Bib Mcbiuie
Five Islands. F. l. Neyius sons
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17

Vice. Chairman Henry II. Huelat and j. P. Walker
Secretaries. At the hour of midnight, when our re-
porter left the Treasurer had not been elected and
some delegates who were at the same time obliged
to leave through sheer fatigue reported TO the lobby
that an adjournment would not take place for an
hour vet"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17
Passeu gers Arrived

n steamship San0nia from Hamburg and Soahanpi'n-
l. Won Fo,ow T. Li.bermaun f. Fiinsch 4. busembefs NJ
Rache T. Norlinenn o. A. Dietrich o. tnUg. and 80 intas
stetTss.. - ,,,
In b'iq Nosnidin Eagle from Bs,mu6G--jss ouerbrdse
n. abr Nam Helen from B<,mudI--Jsmes Ao.ehoase
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17

TIN. .hip Australia yesterday from Ll'e'P''. s'''N'
wv kass cvtou " iisislI
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-17

MINIATURES ALMANAC
Sun-Rius...:2l lse;s...........f:59 Moon-Rsee 't7
WATER THIS DAi.
sandy Hook. 3:2s Gov. Island. s:lJ helOste.'h"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Corinth. via Cairo, June

Yesterday morning our reserve division,
were brought up AID our entire front
moved forward, the ren having two days
rations in their haversacks.
During the day we kept up tremen-
dous cannonading, shelling the woods furi-
ously. The rebels hardly showed them
selves, and resisting feebly with few
shots.
Last night we threw up breastworks
along the entire front, and slept on our
arms within 1000 yards Of the enemy's
breastworks.
At six o'clock this morning Gen. Pope
entered Corinth without the slightest OPP
position, and took possession.
At the same time the Mayor who had
came up, out on different road met Gen.
Nelson and surrendered the town to him.
There were no inhabitants remaining, ex-
cent the women, children and old men.
The rebels acceeded in carrying away
absolutely everything. except few provis-
ions. which, with the warehouses, were
burned before we arrived.
They took every invalid from the hospi-
tails, and every letter from the Post Office.
They did not leave I single gun, and had
been moving away troops more than six
days, and stores more than two weeks.
The most Of the troops have gone to-
ward the Grand Junction The rebels fear
guard under Bragg, 10000 strong. march
cd southwark at midnight.
Citizens assert positively that Beaure-
gard was here, and in command Of the left
Of the army.
All concur that there were never more
than 10000 troops there at once, and usu-
ally much less.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Letter frsm tie SeFenth Regimen Death Of Eli
Hitchcock.

FREDERIcKsBUEc. VAT
May II, 1867
FEIESD Gown Again | call your at
Mention for short time: We are encamp-
ed at present on the banks Of the Kappa
hammock; have beautiful view Of the sur.
rounding country, and across the river is
the pretty village Of Fredericksburgh, fa-
nous for its many enemies to our Union;
but am happy to say that the Stars and
Stripes float from the court house steeple,
thereby showing another footing gained
in seceshdom.
The boys are in fne spirits as day after
day we receive glowing accounts from our
victorious army. Methinks it is about
time for Jefls' funkies to play out, as their
i respect looks dark and obscure. The
weather is fine and crops Loo, well with
every prospect Of an abundance Of fruit.
7 suppose that we will remain here for
some time, as our division are engaged in
rebuilding bridges burned by the enemy
IN their retreat. The work progresses fine
" and in few days the cars will be run
ming as usual. Great credit and praise is
due this corps ef the army, for the prompt
ness aud good viii manifested in getting
the road in running order, as it is no small
undertaking to get material in readiness to
build bridge of eight hundred feet in
length inside Of two weeks. believe that
Mcdowell has said the cars should cross
the river at the expiration Of that time; it
is a seven-weeks wonder to Sdmbo how
the Yankees can accomplish that in so
short time, which took the foreseeing,
enlightened chiyalry Of this place, months
to accomplish. The darkies have great
opinion Of the Yankees; they think when
once inside our lines the haven Of Sc
curity is reached; poor creatures they are
to be pitied and cared for.
will here mention to you the death OF
a comrade of this company, that friends at
home may be assured Of his being well
cared for-Eh Hitchcock; he was taken
sick some two weeks ago and died on the
morning of the 10th; disease, typhoid
fever; he was inferred to day with all hon
ors due a soldier and patriot. He was
good comrade, good soldier, ever ready and
prompt at Guty's call; lie had the love and
respect Of officers and men. His is the
first death in Co. FL, since we have been
out on this campaign.
Remaining yours, G. Nj.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
Cen. Batter among tie Rebels.

Gen. Butler i quite a philosophic, as
well as one of the best ju ges of human
nature. 1t is unnecessary for him to be
fought that men and women so totally de-
PRAYED and barbarous as the rebels can be
reclaimed by concession and compromises.
He argues that reason and ,.wildness are the
very last means to reclaim intelligent mon
sters. such as he has to deal with at New
Orleans. He knows that when they APP
peal to his conscience, moderation aud
kind1ess. it is only done to acquire some
advantage over him. He requires their to-
tai and unconditional submission TO the
laws, constitution and arms Of his country,
nothing less, and this without pretense or
mere profession. "Surrender or annihila-
lion" is marked upon..every order coming
from Gen. Butler. 1t remains to be seen
whether such terms are more or less sala-
tary than the mild half and half means
adopted by our generals on the Potomac
for subduing Virginia and Maryland.
Sen. Butler IS a great wag by times.
On a late occasion the rebels of New Co.
leans metto ask for some privilege relating
to discussion not allowed in his orders
He fatty refused to hear them, whereupon
they complained Of bis despotie rule. His
ropIy was, "Gen. Butler considers himself
and the Pope Of Rome as the only impal-
lible rules on the globe. You are there
fore debarred from the privilege Of dis
cussiug my ediets. lie further informed
the delegates Of the New Orleans press
that he had great desire to have them
discuss, only on the affirmative side,
whether the printing press, the post Office,
the telegraph, the public schools and his
proclamation he'd over benefited mankind
the negative not being debatabie.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1862-06-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
May rs. 1862.


DEAR #'ss II have Just signed the en-
rolled copy Of the Homestead Act, which
will be law soon as the signatures of the
President Of the Sena.e, and that Of the
President Of the United tates, are attach
ed. The long struggle for Land for the
Landless is at last consummated.
Ten years ago the 18th Of this month,
the first Homestead bill passed the House,
and it has been steadily pressed upon the
attention Of Congress ever since. Its
friends are more indebted for success to
the unwayering support given to it by the
Tribune than 10 aughi else.
The bill passed is a complete Homestead
Act. The following is a synopsis Of its
provisions:
Az the lands owned by the Govern
ment are open to settlement under il in
quantities not exceeding 100 acres to each
person.
Any person who is a citizen Of the Uni
ted States, or has declared intention to be-
come such, who is Fl years old, or the
head Of family, or has served in the mill
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this rebellion, can make the entry on pay
ment of ten dollars, and the fees Of the
Register and Receiver Of the Land Office.
This is all the settler has to pay at any
time.
The Act takes effect the 1st Of January
next, and requires a residence and cultiva-
ton OF five years to perfect the title.
Any person cal enter under this Act,
land on which he has a redemption claim.
This Congress is redee hing in good faith
all its pledges to the people. What you
said Of it few days ago was eminently
just. It may seem to the country to move
slowly, but no Congress before it has, in
the same time, accomplished so much for
the future greatness and glory OF the Re
public.
The National Capital Free forever.
Slavery forever prohibited in all Terri
tories.
The Public Domain set apart and conse-
Grated in Free Homes and Free Men.
The Pacific Railroad authorized.
The policy of gradual emancipation in-
augurated; besides war measures.
Yours truly, G. A. CHOW.