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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

KILLiHG SMUT II SEEr, CRAZE, &c-There
is simple and effective means OF killing
smut il seed, wheat, etc, within the
reach Of every pa teal cult.vator, who is
not TOO idle or too carle-s 10 use it with
caution, namely, lye made from The ordi-
nary wood ashes Of the daily fire. Bat
there is danger IL using It too strong; for
if too s.rougtt Will Kill the seed also, IS
have proved. There IS much difference
too, in the ashes from different sort
of wood
The Only ss!: way is 10 make lye some
weeks before sowing your seed, from
precisely the quality Of ashes you will use
in the lye for dipping the seed, and then
SOW small quantities 0. seed, and set in u
warm place, to be -u.e 1t will grow Even
q weak I've will Kill any OF the parasitic
insects which infest either trees or the
grain of our farm and garden crops To
make this I've. the ashes are simply put
In the water few hours. | mean TO try
it on the pea bug, also, when he again,
troubles, as conceive dose Of it viii DO
too caustic Tor his digeEtion-S W. CLIGE,
IL. Curut.ry Ge,.,ismas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

Ike abolitionis:s seem 10 think that
our great war IS not against the rebel CO.
vefEment but ga;r-t Gen Mcclellan.
The agricultural papers ought Ly all
means II publish, for the benefit Of FAM
lies, Floyd report Of the manner il which
he saved lis bacon.
II IS evident from tie conduct Of the
f.e-eIte-s IN battle, that those who are
gseaFesc al eating ire, are not The best 1T
standing it.
We certainly do not approve the treat
iaent OF Wendell Phillips AZ the Open
House IN Cincinnati /, was ft treatment.
for him to receive, but not & ,rea.ner.
for the citizens TO give.
The rebels prefer drawing up their
forces OF the highest ground they can
find, 50 that when the running time comes
it shall te ali the way down AIll
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

An ENGLISH OPINION OF AMERICAN Sol
DIEEs-'i'he last number of Blaclcood $
Ngga-ine, in an article on the daiences OF
Canada, after expressing the opinion that
a war between Great Britain and the
United States will occur before 1863 says
"Our British North American Colonies
stand face to face with power which in
the appliance of modern science, and in
the courage and endurance of its people,
is a match for the most military European
nations An american army when it first
takes the field, may be little better than
rabblo; but give t the experience Of a
year or two, and it becomes able to hold
its own against the best troops in the
world. SO our people found half cen
tury ago, and so, if tie storm which we
are new contemplating do not burst until
1868, our people may find again.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

\ correspondent. Of the State, Lslnder,
from Port Royal, says: " 20 suppose that
the Soutberuers have any fears Of these
blacks IS TO suppose them the most
arrant towards in the world. When they
are driven away from their novels, they
return again, like domestic dog OF cat,
and stagye at their own doors, unless
same one else will feed them or tell them
what 10 do. Some OF our officers, who
came here rank abo!.t!on!sts, have got
thoroughly converted A returned Off
Ger. from Beaufort, and au abolitiouiSt
formerly. in our presence, in discussing
the prooriety OF arming the negroes, said,
The people OF the North might as Well
arm the cattle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

BAKED BNsNs.-Few people know the
luxury of haAed beans, simply because
few cooks properly prepare them. Beans,
generally, are not cooked half long enongh.
This is our method: Two quarts of mid
ding sized white beans, two pounds salt
pork, and one spoonful OF molasses. Pick
the beans over carefully, wash, and add q
gallon Of boiling hot soft water; let them
soak in it over night In the morning
put them in fresh water and boil them
gently till the skin is very tender and
about to break Take them up dry, and
put them in yonr dish stir in your mo-
iasses, cash the pork and put it down in
the dish, SO as to have the beans cover all
! but the upper surface; turn in boiling
water til the top is just covered; bake
with a steady fire four or five hours
watch them, and add more water from
| time to time as it dries away. The mo
lasses may be omitted.-Er.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

AxoTHEa" REcREAyr'' SEYAToE-In the
senate on Wednesday last, when the bill
10 emancipatc the slaves in the District Of
Columbia was under discussion, Senator
Doollttle expressed himself pretty stroniy
against the scheme. He advocated the re-
nloval of IIayti aud other places where the
negro can live independently OF the whites;
In the language of the " Little Tribune
Of this city. Senator Doo.!tile has proved
"racreaut TO freedom, but we think the
most Of the refectins men Of this country
viii agrce with bim.-Chtclgo Pos. 23rd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

GENERAL SIGEL AND THE PEA RIDGE BAT.
TLE.-Later details from the battle of Pea
Ridge go to show that the hardes} fighting
ana most brilliant movements in that
memorable contest were the work OF
Franz Sigel. There is no doubt he is both
great tactician and great strategist, in
the correct meaning of these terms.
The first accounts of that great and
hard fought battle, ssigned him the post
Of danger in the thickest and bloodiest OF
the tight, and accorded him the praise of
the most brilliant and successful move
ments on the field. Later accounts not
only confirm these in their fulness, but
explain with what commensurate skill he
retired his troops till be had drawn the
enemy to follow within point blank fire,
when he opened fire upon them and
moved them down like grass, till their
scattered ranks, dismayed and appalled,,
fled in wild confusion from the fell And
in the council of war, too, we learn that
that the advice of Gen. Sigel was regarded
with the and authority that should attach
to the views OF one of the ablest and mos t
skilltul generals Of the age, Of this or any
other country.
All honor TO the heroic Si1el There is
honor enough in the Pea Ridge victory to
cover Sigel aud Curtis all over with glory,
and leave enough to spare to offset 4 score
or two of the Mauassas victories -GQte
CItY o2d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

"Nor WnirrED SINCE DiSSER. a hich-
mond correspondent of the New orlesn;
Delta gives a gloomy account OF the renel
nrosnec,, at the Jeif. Davis capital. He
Saws, II passed General wisfali on my
rsturp from dinner, and asked him if
there was any news. No, said he, I
don't believe we have been whipped since
dinner; / expect though, to hear OF an'
other defeat in the next five minutes,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
THE NEW YORK BAKERY (!

kB = K,s " a 4 III ~
..HE undersigned would re pectiuy inform the ihha-
3 bitauts OF Ottawa and vicinity that he is now
prepared furnish the choicest variety OF crackers
such as Butter. Soda Lemon, Boston oyster, Aberneth
a Water Biscuit, Also Bread, Cakes, Brown Bread,
Pies &C. &C. in good variety. Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection. constantly on hand. All xmas ol
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
The subscriber having spared pains nor expense in
sitting up for the Convenience and accon'noda-
his and the public generally are mol"
able 20 furnish anything in their line to those who de
sire Those wishing the New York Wagon to eau daiy
please their orders the n Y Bakery, or 70
the rost Office.
t-R.Jnerr,i-r the place, in Ei~aris' Block, = few
of H. Tnomp-on's store, Main Street senH ih
orders, and they will receive prompt attention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

TENNESSEE CoME-OuTERs.-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press, Occasional states that old Baillie
Peytcn, whose son was killed at the same
time Zollicoffer was, has announced his
adhesion to the Geneal Government, and
that A. o. p. Nicholson, who has been
quiet during all the troubles, will probably
tollw the example.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

in our hands, with both eyes shot out by
one bullet.
The calm which has succeeded the
mighty tempest of the past few days here
Is something exceedingly solemn. Every
thing around Winchester now is quieter
and gloomier than ever.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

An AyEcDoTE-The President, rs cur
readers are aware, went to visit the hero
of the Monitor Immediately upon his srri-
val in Washington. Well, Captain,
said A. L., holding out his hand to the
half.b!inlled officer, hear that they did
YOU considerable damage" "Oh ! sir,
replied " ordon, who i. witty as well as
brave. you mustn't believe that. The
damage, assure you, is All in Ny Eye
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

1t is vain thing for you to stick your
finger in the water, and, pulling it out,
look for a hole; it is equally vain to sup
pose that, however large space you
occupy, the world will miss you when you
die.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
We copy few sample Bricks from

We copy few sample Bricks from
the La Crosse Democrnt:
An exchange says the North has no
nets which can fish out the rebels from
the swamps and bayous Of the South
after they are whipped in battle. That
editor is green, as nearly all our troops
have JaygU-nc-5 on purpose for such work
We have figured up the cost Of the pre-
sent war in cash 10 date, and find that the
Government has already expended enough
to purchase every niger IN the United
States and TO furnish each one with a
flannel shirt, copy of the New York Tri-
bune, aud a gall tooth pick. Nothing
Ike medd!iag with that which Is none OF
our business.
We fear Davis and Floyd DO not agree.
JET appointed the 2Sth cf February as &
fast day. but FLOYD and his division had
their f3s' day on the l5.h.
There IS quite religious feeling spring
ing up in the armv-of the k,rl sheH kind
Tue converts viii doubtless discharge their
duty
The difference between Floyd aud his
troops we're that they had the nla4seI.-
lie had the .Ui-.LS'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

The way abolitionists and secessionists
have played in to each otheA's hands and
produced this rebellion was pretty plainly
told by Gov. Adams. of South Carolina, at
the time that State was preparing to make
the desperate attempt to establish the
Southern Coufederacy. The abolltioni's,
he said, - are our best friends 1hanK
God FOR what they have already done aud
for the inestimable pleasing they are ABOUT
to confer they are entitled TO our "afmest
,,ra,;,noe Their assaults have been un-
es"s;no hut all for our coed They have
Furnished us with justification for dis
soiu;na our connection with them And
this is the way it was done; abolitionism
and secesionism furnishing each other the
weapons to accomplish their own purposes
-CHiea0o Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
Lumber Yard, Planning Mill.
Sash. ;iser and '..ind f::,faTy.

AZ !. have r,ov.d i5iTu:.cr Yard psnio.
W NH, Illinois River iifii-, Ia: pre-
Pared :" !;r,i,sh former customers aud a 9th
VIII. all HI lis "i ..n,;.i-r Iat. and Shingles ,isu,
constantly rn hand Il good assortment q: Dry SEA
SoNtn FINISHING. LUMBER
!!--;. In connection with t-u"ner sash. Dn"r
.nn H. !!i fac ard Glass Nail, Pam. and ~!
Dep enabled furnish each n~ article
that BI!idtIS "aHt- SH"tg the trouble o 60
ing to number of :iIeTen to Ike out your bill
W. also invite attention to onT SINGLE .itLL,
whci: is ready for operation ar !ns uisli
Sawed Shingles ny wholesale retail.
Our terms each and sell as low The lowest.
Please call and examine fer yourselves
Office La SaIle opposite Van Doren & Osborns
Store idec 22l STGAWN & POWELL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05


IMPROVED FINANCIAL PRosPECrs.-The
W ashington correspondent of the \. u.
Evening Post writes that the financial
prospects of the Government are greatly
improved of late, and Secretary Chase is
aery hopeful ofprocuring without difficulty
ell the means that will be required to
vary the war to successful conclusion.
The I 80 Treasury notes, which were at
q per cent. discount sixty days ago, are
now in great demand at premium, The
payment of interest IN coin gives much
satisfaction. The first coupon on the issue
of October !, 1861, is due on the 1st oI
April, and will be paid in gold at the
various SubTreasuries
All the long loans of the Government
are readily taken up for investment The
banking houses here are doing large bu
sinesS in Government notes and bonds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

letter from Port Royal says The
other day some aebe!s were taken on tho
Savannah river while duck shooting,
among whom was captain in the rebel
army. Three OF out chaps exchanged
clothes with the prisoners, and by means
Of this disguise penetrated into the heart
Of Savnnah, and returned safe. This and
other circumstances has convinced Gen.
Sherman that he has men in he command
capable Of performing any manner of duty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
=. d. OLMsTE 4D,
Produce and Commission Merchant.

The market price paid Tor all kinds of Gran-Whea
and Corn stored and shipped ~ parties may desire
Liberal advances made on Grain in store at my
War house Oh the corner Of La Sale street and Hy
draul;c asigi, Ottawa, Illinois.
n. B.-tarmers can save time by unloading Win me
have the first Warehouse as they approach tit
city, also Steam Elevator and all other convenien
c-s to un DAD with dispatch; and they can Away
rely g- ttng the market price.
Ottawa Dec. 2S. 6i j. ID. OLMSTEAD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
SPORTS EMS DGPO'C
HOMAS MOORE

IMPORTER and manufacturer Of Increase Twist Ri
and pateu. Muzz,e Rfes Revolving Breech Cast Steel
barrels with Guide for hunting and large as
sortment Of Revoivers. Colts. Beas Mafhsnens- bunt
Syms' Allen 4 Thurber's. Gentlemen will hnd Mt my
shop everything in line. and warrant TO give SANS
faction TO all that favor me with their patronage
invite he cid friends Of H. p RRrNKfR tn give me
call as he is my Customers will always hnd him
his post. My shop is Main Street, near the Fox
River Bridge. a .-a SD
Powder, Shot, wads and Caps Guns let BY the day.
fxa1o THOMAS A4Q0RE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

a STRONG CASE OF UsCgY-The Taunton
(Mass.) Ga-sitc relates a remarkably stroug
case oil Usury, the parties to which have
both resided in this city, though the
usu!er recently died worth 100000 1t
appears that about forty years ago party
OF young people were out gathering whor-
tleberries, and the ladies were much an
noyed by insects One OF the young men
loaned shilling cotton handkerchief TO a
rosy lass, 10 tie around her neck. She
forgot to return IT, and upon arriving
home took 1t oil and never thought OF it
again. Not SO the man. lie became a
m:Ser He never forgot the cotton hand
kerchief, and shortly before his death
called al her house, reminded her ot the
loan, and stated that with the interest his
claim had reached eighty seven cents.
The lady informed her husband and the
debt was paid.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

HEROIC iCEiEyEEEST-A correspond
ent of the Missouri De,aoc,1. writing from
Island No. 10, gives the following account
Of gallant achievement by Lieut.. Allen
OF the 2stb Illinois Regiment:
- In former letter / wrote Of q coEten-
plated attempt on the part OF Lieut. Allen,
OF Company {, OF the Twenty-seventh
Illinois, TO spike the guns of the upper
rebel font at this place, chr;stened, We
have been told, Fort Polk This bold task
was IN iertaken last Friday night, when
the Lieutenant, in conn any with four
other men, dropped down IN skifi, and
found larse body ofrebels al work con-
stiucting platforms for supporting their
cannon. The Lieutenant resolved not to
lie totally disappointed, and, landing, very
cooAy approached .eu;!uel, who vas
pacing parapet al the lover extremity Of
the fort, and, representing himself as a
brother rebel, remarked Will relieve
you from duty now, sir. The rebel guard,
woar!ed and thankful, moved oft TO his
quarters, when the Lieutenant spiked the
64-poumder at the lower part Of the fort,
which was served with such accuracy
against Us on last Monday. The prox,pli-
ty OF the laboging rebels would no. suffer
him 10 prosecute any further . work which
had already proved Linn a daring officer"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

Ts9cke, of FOCAL and Instrumental H,ssc, the
Geyn7aa Language.
Once in Pos. Office Block, opposite the Free Trader
Printing Office.
DESHARD'S QUADRILLE RAND is ready to furnish
superior Music for Balls PARTIES Concerts,
s6nabis terrs. A good caller is connected with the
Band.
= Apply at penhara's Office opposite the Free Trader
ce or at his residence opposite the Madison Street
Saool House, above the Meat Market. dec29
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

There is but one Bull Run, but the
rebels have made a good many bully runs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

EHcn:l Vista Floral Gard .ns
". CHALMERS d CO.. s
At the residence Of ". II. ". Cish,ndn East Otf0,rn
Always for saie supply of perpetual Roses and
all other of towering 70.
mato, Rh.barb, Cabbage plants, &C. &C. in thei. .es
on and Vegetables nf all kinds. irr1A
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
OTTAWA MARBLE; yAEsD

= .
CuE undersigned wing purchased the shop ANA stock
/ of Geyel Finley, where he intends to carry on the
business ON more extensive scale. iiehas hand and
10 ,iways in receipt of the best quality OF American, Tia
Ian and Egyp,ian Marble for Head Stones Tomb Stones,
doruments Manes Furniture, &c. As he has some OF
the best worknen in the western country ne feeis as
smred tina. he can &c, up anything in his line in superb
or .ty together with low prices he feels assured that
he will rive those who favor him with their support
entire satisfaction
n T. Orders from distance earnestly solicited, and
rom, .,v attended to- JAMES WILLS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
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DEALER -
,-,c, p..t ,r.d:rines. Paints, OILS, ra,r,ishe.,
Dge StalTS- a., :c-,
Pct1.-, CIurer < Cooks and Rcddtrks Block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

1-.,,, D,gc,5f.,6 fy1-h@edtA, Eii3 St. Uti'ito1
GEi1LE-ALE A$D l.EFAIL-)
I,.or,rr l,,5zs Che.ri.t:4 Fres.ch Cogriae Bran
" e. =, aug2S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
E-ce~s and Tobacco !

S., cttntCG, H.
~ Ih, PEGALIAS, strawberry Brand;
~ wv 50, 600 Havana Conchas;
$1,000 Cuba Ianarma;
lGGUo Florida Iiuorma;
- 600 i;egaiil. La liitica Brand.
l2 gross Tin Foil Chewing Tobacco;
% barrels F.De Cut Cavendisb;
so barrels Extra Smoking.
Every variety OF Plug, Cut, Smoking, and Snut To
hacco, Pipes, &c, &c, at wholesale and retail
OTTAWA October %, 1s59 6. II. SCHNEIDER
200; =,:ss- NIioc =ssOp.
AM prepared to manufacture to order Gents
-. Morocco. Calf and Kip Boots Also, Ladies'
= Kid. Goat. Calf. aud Undressei Morocco" bootce-.
alters and Duskins.
Heel Caters aud Eootees made in gooi style OF good
ock.
shop between Stone & Eels' Block and Ottawa House.
OTTAWA, Illinois. .. .f..
Repairing uea;iy done. All work warranted
fsb2. II. +. TUCKER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

DrEg1Ef Bookseller, T1.i Y2ti0',es"-O Ott';trG, H.
Second store IL Nattinge.s block, south side OF II
c.urt house square VI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05
LADIES. & CHu.DHEN'S

HOOP SKIRTS. in the ne-
Go-ED SHAPE. mad: y. the
finest Springs, from 23 20 80
. hoops ia each. Fine tr.nch
Cors-t.. White Muslin Rnf-
fling and APE TRIM
mirgs. Hosiery OF all kinds
ChiIdF-n'- ard Infants FISK
WOnLEN HOODS, KNIT
GlKTEEs. Hi,tens. .SG { K 3
and L der flannels. Also,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-04-05

gsrs EEAts 2 3 isrE ..si ss
Vs, in associated themselves together tor the pfactlce
of cir profession respectfully '-der their services 20
the citizens ol Ottawa aud Vic. $
\ B.-AIi persons iIieb--t -c s!iAer oil the uh-ef-
,;r,.c are rcg.ests 20 call is'cly and arrange
once orer IEante~'s Drug store, la : 'is ST
:. HARD. NJ D
is,1. T. Il NcaETuUE, y. -.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-08-28
Take Notice---Given Away

We beg to present our respectful
compliments to our readers, to
whom we forward this half sheet
free and without any charge to
Them Next week we shall pub
lish the first number of Volume
Third of the Democratic Press, and
hope that the improvements made
by us in the character of the paper,
and in the variety and quality OF
its contents, will give full satisfac-
tion to our friends and patrons.-
Now is the time to pay for the
Press, both for the last year, and
in advance for the third volume.
Now is the time also for new sub
scribers to give us in their names
and money, as we'll as for new adj
vertisements. We mean to pay
particular attention, as our next
issue will demonstrate, to all adver-
tisements inserted in onr paper, in
order to promote the prosperity Of
our supporters. e
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-08-28
Weekly Summary.


day: !" "a great multitude Of impo-
tent, folk, of blind, halt, withered,1
sick, giddy in the head, dizzy in
the eyes, ruptured, weak in the
backbone, trembling III the knees,
with goat IS the great toes and
The hives in the skin, sqdint-cyed,
and very short sighted, waiting for
the opening of the doors, that
they might be examined, and pro-
nounced totally unfit to be drafted
into the army. We need not add,
that DR.. Welsh differed from the
bulk of the poor patientsin opinion,
and thus sent them home in q
much better state of health than
they have enjoyed within the last
three weeks. The draft is tester,
and many who have shouted for
war and blood, are now trying to
hide themselves behind some fan
cied complaint, to be excused from
going to war, but as their services
are needed by their country, they
must 60 and fight on the battle
field, as we'll as talk at home.
Several persons from the Old
Country have called upon US to
know whether persons not yet nat.
uralized can be drafted. We beg
to inform all such, that they can,
not be drafted into the American
army until they have been first
naturalized-this is O fact which
cannot be gainsayed.
1t will be seen by an advertise
ment in our issue this week, that
the drafting will commence, at the
Eaton Court House, on Wednesday,
the 3D. Of September.
There is not much war news to
be reported this week. True, there
is fighting going on every day, but
not on a large scale. At present
the odds appear to be against us in
various quarters down South. 1t
is reported that some Of Jackson's
men have captured and carried off
General Pope's trunk, papers and
private correspondence. The enc
my is thus put in possession Of
very important information.
Some savage Indian tribes have
attacked and murdered q great
many men, women and Children
They will receive tile punishment
they have SO richly deserved.
The two great armies are on
each side of the banks of the Rap
pahannc ok, preparing for dread
full battle.