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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17

SnN flbCk2OF AhEnASAN
which I will sell at
Fifteen Cents per Yard J.
ALSO
FRENCH MERINO, COBOURG AND
ALAPACAS. SHIFTING. SHEETING,
LINENS, JACANETS. NULL. &C.
AZ at the lowest possible prices.
ALEXAN DERsS KIDS.
Hosiery, Gloves, Baimorais for Ladies and Misses
also FULL At sortment Of BrAdleys csebrsss1 ROoF
skirts for Ladies and Misses, frcm soc to % 50 per
Ladies' and Misses Hoods, Skating Cans Nuhias aaA
sontass, Chiidren's Hoods. Mems Comforts.
N.r and Yoys' Buck and Wool Gloves and Mittens.
winch We will sell for IS per cent less than any
house the city.
600 lbs. Wool Yarn, which had manufactured
rom wool taken from my sheep, which viii sell q
Manufacturers Price,.
Important TO Illinois Volunteers.
will sell my yara 20 the Families OF LII. Vol As psr
cent. less than manufacturers prices.
SUA WIS.
A full assortment Of sHAwLs. CHENILLE Dno.
CHE. STELLA, PACIFIC md HAMILTON, DOUBLE
and sINGLE. of and beautiful patterns ladies
DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT.
which Is unusually full and complete in every Dc.
partment and comprises all the most popular styles
Linen and Cotton Table Damask, Pillow Case, 0cs,<s
Russia Diaper, Crash, Canton Flannel Red ana Whss
A.Nool Flannel, &C.. all OF which will be s>.s Is
IS tie same quality can Le bought for in the West.
Cloths, Cassim eres Doeskins, Sleeps Gray, Sat
Cotton AIDES and Jeans, 1T Low prices.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
! Ladies' Cloth and Morocco Gxirers, Buskis .
Calf Shoes, Misses Morocco Caters AL Calf ehss.
Mems Calf, Kip and Cow psis Boots, nrsn e3,so
| 81, 5O aipair.
| GROCERIES,
full and complete assortment Of Sugars, Teas, G..
fee. Spices, Molasses and the New York Celebrates
xxx Syrup; White Fish Goldfish, Mackerel. Herring.
Smoked and in Pickle; Dried Apples and Peaches.
We shall epdeayor at all times to keep on hand SUCH
variety Of Dress Goods adapted to the season
and styles will pea the great variety Of tastes
! OF customers CALL AND SEE Look 81 oar
goods-exzmine and price them-you wiz De always
politely eousy and kindly treated. ether you
purchase or not II stock Is not as large ~ yoa
desire remember that II be soon increased with
New and Fashionable Goods, II you give Us your pat
rouage Our Store is light, airy and plesseot. No
good. will De represented and II Al any time you
sbold get Improper goods let US know mm ediatey.
and sati actory sdjustsaeut vii9be made. Al thai
| We ask is 6atyon call ana eEaming my stock. az
No. ], REDDlCK'S BLOCK.
Ottawa, Oct. IL 1862. Dastof Court Hssoe.
Gold PeA0s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17

TEE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN II now acknswledgea
to be the Leading Agricultural Journal ~ AnsrSoS.
1t contains Is pages in each Notwithstanding two
andsome volumes per year. OF $50 pages and not tee
large for convenisn binding.
TBRMS-TWo DoLLAns rsR YEAa, with reduction to
Clubs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17
Gold Pen

Cold Pe00s
HAVE . arRe assortment Of 0AvsoH. wARam
HYp.'s Tens, the best Pens made the z. 3. Zach
poke is warraate Drug Store of
E.Y. GRIG6S
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17
NINE. u EMOR EST,
A36 RRes A L. ~ Az. n. ".
d Il. A N ID Il f.

Every lady mother u<iIiiner and dress maker, shou
have of these valuable sewing machines.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17
Hide and Leather Price Current.

Corrected weekly by R. THoRys 4 Co.. dealers in Lea
ther, Hides, &c, Kings old stand, Main st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17

ssThe nest 81 All the Americas News
papers aev0ee0 - matters Of Rural
Economy ~-ecoTrs1 FARMRR AHD HoR1DcUut-
1uRisr, RDnSuRaH, August Z, 1851.
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN,
WEEKLY JOURNAL
For the Farm, Garden, and the Firesido,
Volume XXI-JamuarY I, 683.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17
FOR LADIES ::

Ladies' Zine Calf D. seved Bal.
morals,
Ladies' Goat Bs sewed Bslme-
rails,
Ladies' Eng. Lasting D. sswed
Balmorals,
Ladies' elf Ds pgd Baimorals.
Ladies' Goat and Calf peRRed
Lace Heel Boots.
Ladies' Kid sew. Congress Heel
Boots.
Ladies' Goat sew. Cong. Heel
Boots, and different styles tso na-
Numerous to mention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17

We have Boys and Youths'
Calf d and Upper Boots, Boys
and Youths Grain Tap Sole Boots
Boye and youths Kip and Thieh
Boots. Boys and You his Brogans,
Balmorals, Oxford Ties, &C., &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-17

Hon. W. Bushnell, of, the State Senate,
has oqF thanks for legislative documents,
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

From the Colorado we continue to hear
most favorable reports. From a gentleman,
skilled in matters, mining and metaurgica,
who has recently spent some considerable
time in that region, we learn that the fears
which have hitherto obtained to some extent
with regard to the permanence and reliabi,
ty of the mines there, are entirely without
foundation. lie assures us that the copper
mines of Colorado present as strong indica
tions of continuity aud depth as any other
mines in the State, and that the general
geological features of the country are as
favorable as could be desired. This gentle.
man has promised us some account of his
experience and observations in the Colorado
mines. Late letters from that locality state
all is prosperity in the mines on the Cooral
do and that "new discoveries were of almost
daily occurrence. A number of companies
were getting out ore for shipment One or
two warehouses are in progress Of erection
at the La Paz Landing. The steamer Coco
pah was dischaaging a large cargo of miners
supplies at the La Paz landing, October 22d.
She would carry below a number of tons of
ore, which had been delivered at the land.
ing by Mr.. Tyson for shipment.
DR.. I. Ii. Stevens, the agent for the Col
orado Steamboat Company at Fort Yuma,
recently arrived at Los Angeles, reports that
the beats, on their last trip up the Colorado,
took tools and supplies for twenty companies,
who intend opening the different leads along
the river, and large shipments of ores will
soon arrive in San Francisco from that sec,
ton.
The ship Invncble, which has just loaded
at this port for Boston, has large quantity
of copper ore on board.
The ship Industry, now loading for Europe
has 80 tons Of copper ore on board from the
Arroyo Seco, very promising mine, recent
y opened about three miles from lone City.
The ore is shipped by VIM. Shes, Esq, Of
this city. The same company have also sold
another lot of similar ore to the Antioch
Copper works. Scientific Press.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21
------
TO.MORROW.

Did we but know what lies beyond
This varied, shadowy vale we tread
How often would our souls despond,
Our eyes the tears of sorrow shed
But God, who knows what's best to do,
Who sees US from His starry throne,
Has wisely hidden from our view
That which had better stay unknown.
We walk to-day in conscious pride,
And hang the flag of hope on high,
But ah! tomorrow, by our side,
Some friend may lay him down to die;
Some early flower that won our praise,
Some altar where we laid our trust,
Some flower, ere dies the evenings rays,
May trampled be, and laid in dust.
Youth dreams of many glorious things
AS on he hies on pleasures track;
Each day some new born promise brings
He turns no eye to sorrow back;
The fowery fields are all before,
His eyes on some bright star are set;
Life is 10 him sunny shore
He'll learn it has its shadows yet.
Tomorrow! In its secret shade
little know what is for me;
may be with my father laid,
Or wrecked on dire misfortunes sea;
But far beyond life's boundary, lives
The evenreeing army bright;
And He alone, who takes and gives,
Can guide my wandering feet Alright.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21
California Mining Interests in New York,

The New York Stakeholder, after noticing
at some length the receipt of the first issue
of the Mining Directory" of the S. +. SCI
entifc Press, add the accompanying remarks
upon the mining interests of the Pacific
coast:
"But the remarkable movement of organ
lied capital, now going on in California, is
certainly something more than mere specl
uation. 1t answers public want. Untold
riches lie buried in that country; to bring it
to usefulness and deveope it, organized cap
ital is necessary. The opening and working
of our mineral deposits, throughout all the
States, are but in their infancy. People will
invest more and more their spare money in
mining operations, because in spite Of many
failures, in spite of fraudulent specuations,
they feel that there is degree of certainty
in them, which no other field of industry
can afford. With sufficient capital, with
integrity and ability, mining companies can
not fail to be profitable concerns to their
stockholders. Patience also, and persever.
ance, are conditions required to be successful
Some years ago. stocks of some mining com
panies OF San francisco could be bought for
piece Of bread because after a small expeni
diture for development, they were unable to
pay any dividends. The original sharehold-
ers who got rid of their stock, at that time,
were losers of course; but those who pur-
chased stock and kept it have been singuarly
rewarded for their perspicacity.
There is no speculation having a greater
character for certainty than mining opera
tons, provided they are properly conducted
When mines have gone through process Of
development to ascertain their value; when
indications of metal in sufficient quantity
have been obtained, there is no reason why
those mines should not become good and
paying dividend concerns. California is too
far from the action of our capitalists; but
the movement so energetically going on in
that State to foster the mining interest, is
an indication that large profits await those
who will invest their money in nearer States
or Territories, for the purpose of developing
their mineral wealth. Colorado seems to us
the most promising field for New York
energy and capital; for we believe that it is
destined to repeat the marvels of California,
regarded till to day as the mineral wonder
Of the world"
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

THREE IMPORTANT THINGs.-Three things
to love-courage, gentleness and affection.
Three things to admire--intellectua power,
dignity and gracefulness. Three things 10
hate, cruelty, arrogance and ingratitude.-
Three things to delight in-beauty, frank
ness and freedom. Three things to wish for
health friends and cheerful spirit. Three
things TO pray for-faith, peace and purity
of heart Three things to like-cordiaity,
good humor and mirthuness. Three things
to avoid-idleness, loquacity and hippant
jesting. Three things to cultivate-good
books, good friends and good humor Three
things TO contend tor-honor, country and
friends. Three things to govern-temper,
impulse and the tongue
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

| AN Iron CLAD CONTRACTOR FIsHING FOR
JOB FROM THE RUSSIAN BEAR.-A few
nights ago the Russian Admiral and his
officers, now in the port of New York, were
feasted, dined and wined, at the Metropoli
tan Hotel, by James b. Eads, Esq, of ST.
Louis. Mr. Eads is the contractor who fur'
nished the first seven iron clad steamers for
the Government, and who is now at work
on contract for seven Monitors, three of
which have been launched. lie has made
100000 probably on his iron,clads and
other contracts, and is already one of the
wealthiest men in the country Those who
know him entertain no doubt that his dinner
to the officers of the Russian squadron was
inspired by visions of a big contract from
the Government of Russia to build iron
clads, that Government having no armored
vessels as yet in its navy BY making warm
friends of the Russian officers, Mr.. Eads will
be able to get the close ear of the Gar, and
by a judicious expenditure for wine, cigars
carriages, ETC., he may, and probably will,
obtain several fat contracts. Mr.. Eads is a
shrewd, far seeing, persevering sort of man,
and whatever he sets his heart on he geneI
rally attains. That dinner at the Metropoli-
tan may yet prove one of the cheapest
dinners Mr.. Eads ever eat. Verify the way
of contractors are sharp.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

SroCK BRoKER's PRAYER Our father
Mammon who art in the Comstock, bully is
thy name; let thy dividends come, and stocks
60 up, in California as in Washoe Give US
thy daily commissions: forgive US our swim
dies, as we hope to get even on those who
have swindled US. LEAD" us not into temp.
tation of promising wild cat; deliver us from
lawsuits; for thine is the main Comstock, the
black sulphurets and whtelsilver from wall.
rock, you bet.-Enterprise.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

Pr UTE MAsoNs. - The Austin ReveiUe
says there are four large adobe yards situated
in the canyon at the upper end of town, each
of which is turning out about 5000 adobes
per day. The ri Utes seem to have a pecu-
liar fancy for this kind Of work, as there are
several Of them engaged at each Of the yards.
The selling price Of adobes is $50 per thou.
saud.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

TEAMS FOR REESE RIvER.-H. G. Street,
who arrived from Austin on Sunday, says
that on the first day ou. from Austin he
counted 1872 wagons, loaded principally with
provisions and lumber. On the second day
he counted 246 wagons. Total, 376. These
were all east of Sand Springs. About the
same number were passed on the west end of
the road-eOO teams on the whole road be-
tween Virginia and Austin.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

AMOS KENDALL.-"Kendal Green" is the
place of Amos Kendall, situated on the rail
road, mile or so from the Washington Cap
tol. There lives and tills his ground the
old Postmaster General of Jackson. He
raises many varieties of fine grapes, and this
year has taken it into his head to sell some
of them. Amos Kendall is wealthy. In
connection with Professor Morse and Fran
els o. j. Smith, he owned and still owns the
Morse telegraph patent, bill to renew which
quietly went through Congress one day
Smith some time since disposed Of his inter
est in this patent and in the telegraph lines
working under it, receiving therefor value to
the extent of $4OO,00O.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21
A Curious Bit Of Theology

A writer in the Sunday Mercury mentions
some facts concerning the Crucifixion, that
are both new and interesting to most people
We are accustomed to suppose that the
sponge filled with vinegar was offered to
the dying Savior out of cruelty and mocking
On the contrary, vinegar and water was used
as beverage by the Roman soldiers, one of
whom. moved by the sufferings and thirst of
the victim on the cross, offered the only
relief he had to give. Again, it is commonly
believed that another wantony thrust spear
into the Savior's side to add to bis palms,
A late writer shows that the spear entered
where it would range to the heart, and caus
ing death instantly would end his torments.
But in the lustrous instance in question
the heart had broken, minglng its blood
with the fluids Of the pericardium; hence
"howed blood and water" after the spear
had been applied by the pitying soldier.
Again, contrary to the common opinion, the
body did not hang on the cross by the nails
driven through the hands. Midway on the
upright, was a projection, or shelf, upon
which the victim sat. The weight of the
body, banging sometimes for two or three
days, would have stretched or torn out the
na-holes. The mailing Of the hands was
only an additional means of torture, as the
flesh fevered and gangrened round the iron,
creating intense heat throughout the system,
and consequently, intolerab!e thirst, which at
length became the chiefest suffering. To
allay this dreadful thirst, the soldier offered
the vinegar and water, and to put an end to
the horrible spectacle, another thrust the
spear.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

A WOLF SroRY.-Early on Saturday morn
ing, says the Virginia Bulletin, as one of the
workmen employed in the Pride of Virginia
claim, which is located high upon the side of
Mount Davidson, was going to his work, he
was attacked by three wolves, who came
rushing at him as if they intended to make
a meal of him. Not expecting any such vis
itors, the man had no better weapons than
stones to defend himself, and it was only by
the greatest difficulty that he saved his ba'
con. These animals, which at one time
were very numerous in this district, had pro.
baby been driven out Of their den by hunger,
caused by the snow, which prevented them
feeding on their customary prev.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

Lieut.. Haycraft one of the IInes raiders,
told one of the citizens Of Hooser, after the
capture, that they were induced to make the
raid into Indiana by the stories they had
heard that the State was full of their friends.
lie said they expected from these reports to
raise a regiment in the Second District;
"and," said be, 1--WE did raise regiment,
but, by Cd, it was on the wrong side!"
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

The Westminster Review for July, con
tains an article entitled marriages of Con-
sanguinity," the author of which has no
belief in the commonly received opinion
that the offspring of married cousins are,
more than others, liable to scrofula, idiocy,
deaf'muteism, and kindred complaints. He
examines at length the statistics of several
scientific men who have written on the sub
ject, and arrives at the conclusion that the
deformed and diseased children of cousins
are so not because of the consanguinity of
their parents but because of hereditary
disorders intensified by "breeding in and i'm
Good qualities, he argues, are as likely to be
intensified as bad by such marriages.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

A ten. year-old, who, though ungovernabIe
calls his father governor, asked bis older
sister, "Is the governor up stairs, Maria'
"If you mean fa:her-yes." Well, then,
tell him if he wants to speak to me about
staying out late of a night he had better
come down and do 80 now, as have got an
appointment at ten o'clock to take the two
Miss sparkles! Be lively, there's good
GIRL"
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

GEN. WAsHINGToN's LETTERs.-An inter
esting case is now pending before the Su-
preme Court Of New York. 1t is entitled
Wilson Eyre VS.. Edward Y. Higbee, and the
controversy grows out of claim to volume
of original papers and letters written by
General Washington to Col. Tobias Lear,
who was for many years the Generals pri-
vate and military secretary. Col. Lear died
intestate, and the letters passed to his son
Benjamin, who died in 1882, leaving a wid'
ow. A posthumous child named Louisa,
who married Wilson Eyre in 1856, was the
sole heir and next akin to Benjamin From
the decease of COL Lear, until some time
during the illness of his widow she held and
retained possession of the papers in contro
versy. During her illness the defendant,
Mrs. Higbee, took them in custody, and the
defendant had since retained them. TIE
defendants claim the title to the papers,
as legal representatives Of the writer.
The main question involved in the case is,
whether the writer of letter has property
in it after he has sent it. The case was re-.
ferred to referee, who reported in favor of
the plaintiff from which the defendant ap-
peas. The appellants contend that the writ-
er has property in his letters. The respond,
euts, on the other hand, insist that the re'
ceiver of letters has the right to possession
against all the world, and has property in
them, the only limitation being the right o
the writer to publish and restrain against the
publication of them by the receiver or 9th
erS.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

PETROLEUM ON THE HEALTH.-It is fact
we'll established, that petroleum has bene'
fetal effect upon the health. 1t has been
remarked that no case of sickness has been
known to originate from the use of or a
proximity to the product, notwithstanding
its offensive odor. No district of country
can be found where the children are so
ruddy faced and healthy looking as they are
in the Pennsylvania oil region; nor can a
class of people be found who enjoy more
physical vigor and good health than those
who are constantly exposed to the noisome
compound.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

STATE TREAsURER's OFFICE. We underl
stand there will be but one change in the
clerical force of the State Treasurer's office,
and that voluntary one. Mr. Phelan re-,
tires, and Judge Tuttle, now Secretary of
State, will take his place. s. r. Spirit
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

A TELEGRAPH OFFICE AT SAN RAFAEL
The California State Telegraph Company
has opened an office at San Rafael, Marin
county.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

A Coop TRAIT OF THE TIMEs.-Mr J
Moore practical printer in London, lately
stated in lecture on the History Of the Art
of Printing:
The proprietors of the London Times
have done much to improve the condition of
the compostors employed in their establish
ment. For many years saving bank has
been established, to which every compositor
is expected to subscribe weekly A cuisine
has been fitted up, where viands, wholesome
and suitable, are prepared at a small cost to
the customers. There is also bath to re.
fresh the body after the fatigues of the night.
And, better still, dwelling houses have been
erected on Mr.. Walters estate in Berkshire,
where the compositors may retire, in their
old age, on pension.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

dependent complains that "prints" are scarce
in that city.
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21
Interesting to those who paw Stamp Duties.

4uteI esIluS W tuOSe VIII pay OtdWp UutlcS
The following letter and decision explain
themselves. They are of interest 10 large
class of citizens:
OFFICE U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
San Francisco, Nov. l, 1868.
The attention of grocers, importers, or
persons engaged in the manufacture of
foreign and domestic articles such as inks,
blacking, cements, sauces, f1avoring extracts,
culinary preparations, or compositions Of
any nature whatsoever, which purport to
have been prepared under any private for
mula or occult secret or art, or in the maxim o
Of which the maker claims any exclusive
right or title, or which are prepared under
any letters patent, are fully subject to the
Stamp Duty, and stamps must be affixed to
each package, box, pot or phial. The penalty
for selling or removing any articles as de.
noted, without first affixing the proper
stamps, will be rgidly enforced.
| also call the attention of all apothecaries,
druggists, importers, and persons engaged in
the manufacture or sale of patent or pro-
prietary medicines, perfumeries cosmetics,
hair dye, hair restoratives, tooth wash, den
trfce, tooth paste, syrups, cordials, bitters,
or any similar articles, by whatsoever names
they are called or known, distinguished, used
or applied whether of foreign or domestic
manufacturer to Schedule G of Excise Law.
Also, to said law, section 27, of amendment
Importers Of foreign perfumeries and
patent or proprietary articles, will observe
that the law is uneqE vocal in relation to
imported articles. Ttey must be stamped
CALEB I. FAY, Assessor
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

Daily California Repub-
lican, Sacramento.
Daily Express, Marys'lle.
Daily Beacon, Stockton.
Esmeralda Star, Aurora.
Placer Herald, Auburn.
Colusa Sun.
Aurora Times.
Chronicle, lone City.
Democrat, Nevada.
Telegraph, Folsom.
Dispatch, Jackson.
Enquirer, Dutch Flat.
Journal, Yreka.
Trinity Nationalist, Wea-
verville.
News, Knights Landing.
Sentinel, Santa Cruz.
Pajaro Times, Watson
Vile.
Tribune, San Jose.
Gazette. San Mateo.
Pacific Echo, Napa.
Tuolumne Courier, Co
lumbia.
Son ErnnoiSnn Nav
The Placer herald., 1863-11-21

PRoGREss OF TIE WESTERN PACIFIC RAIL
RoAD.-The cars will run to within ten miles
of San Jose to day, connecting with the
stages at Mountain View, which is four miles
beyond Mayfield, the late stopping place.
From Mountain View toward San Jose the
track is being laid at the rate Of two miles
per week, and there is iron enough on the
ground to complete four miles. The iron.
for the balance of the road is daily expected
to arrive at this port, so that there is good
reason to anticipa the entire completion
of the work to San Jose within about five
weeks. Experienced railroad travellers who
have passed over the completed portion of
the road, say it is most thoroughly construct
ed, and that the cars run over it more smooth
ly than on most of the best eastern rail.
ways. Bulletin.