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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31
The LETTER.



Ny DEAR SIR You will
have received my proposed amendments
to the constitution before you receive
this Tie .yah ,gopN TAKE my proposition
If tie E,le,5fra,s ,ro,,H ggrse 70 Il Bat the
extremes. North and South, hold Off and
are precipitating the county into revolU-
ton aud civil war
y nile can do no act which recognizes
or counten1nCes the doctrine Of seceSsion
my policy is peace. nj will rot consider
the question OF war until every effort has
been made foy peace, aud all hope shall
have vanished When that time comes,
if unfortunately it shall come, will their
do what becomes an American Senator 10
do the then state OF facts. .Hpy2f The Re
pajkcoh l,aIs,S desU. dissolution ot tie
tni0n, AND Urge WAR As \ MEANS OF AC-
coNPLIsUISG DIsUSIcy; while others are
Union men in good faith. We have now
reached tle point where a compromise on
the basis of mutual concession. or disunion
and war are inevitable. | prefer fair
and just compromise | shall make
sreech in IA few days. Yours truly, =
IS. 4. DOUGLAS.
IS. S. HAYES, ESQ"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

CRINoIIxE There more fita, crinoline'
accidents are reported in England. In
London girl ard lady We're burnt to
death through their expanded diseases
brushing against fire crates; and IN Man.
chester a young woman WIS passing the fire
when her crinoline pulled IL kettle over.
and the boiling contents scailel child
TO death.
The Austrian ladies' have commecec =
crusade against crinolnc, ard reinse to en-.
ter theatre where it is worn. The use Of
IT in England is by no means universal,
and it is thengbt that English ladies viii
discountenance it, .N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31
Letter from the Late senator Douglas.

5. S. HAYEs, of Chicago, delivered
speech in the Hall of Representatives at
Springfield, on the 1Sth inst. 1t has been
reported in full, and contains many points
of interest. But Mr.. HAYES produces row
for the 6rst time. letter addressed to
hiIa- by the late Senator DoUGiAs, winch
shows the estimate which. taat enlightened
and far seeing statesman placed on the ef-
forts OF the Nortl. in 1860 He saw then
that their aim was to bring about a disso-
luton of tie Union, and wrote to Mr.
Haves
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31
EAGLE MILLS.

TUlHE subscriber would inform the public that he Is
i running the above MIL, and is prepared to do
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK
In the best possible mauner, as the MIL has been
thoroughly Repaired and is in first rate order Good
and attentive Millers employed. and will be con-
stantiy hand to wait upon customers Farmers and
will find il their advantage to give call be-
fore going elsewhere. ~
N.B-orders Flour Feed can be left at the City
Market OF at the M wili hs promptly attended
Ottawa Oct 6, GO J. WOOD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31
Recitations in Geography.

Seventeenth class in Mental GeOgra
ply arise and group yourselves together
Toe the cracK-heads up like new yeast
and don't talk through your noses"
=" What is geography
Don't know"
| That's right, sonny-never tell a lie =
What is the surface Of the earth p
! "1he outside"
Bully for you, sweet William
"That's me-"
(which predominates-that is, which
is the biggest part, land or wather?'
In the rainy season, water; in times o
| drouth, land"
"Wnat is the big body Of waiter called?
"Old Ocean,
Whom does It benefit p
"The Secretary of the Navy and his
relatives in the ship trs;id i@i @
How sor, i 4
They sell rotten ships to the Govern.
ment for ten times their worth"
For what purpose do ships sail on the
ocean,
ITO drown soldiers
What do our ships take TO other coun.
tries?'
"Raw cotton and minted gold"
"What do they bring back in return 2
"Wool ION the darkey's head and other
pestilential diseases"
THAT is right, my bully boy. with a
wax ear; you shall see Gen. Pope some
day"
What is peculiar characteristic ofthe
the ocean,
Its difference from the Administra
ton"
" How so, my red topped student?'
- 1t never becomes corrupt.
Very we'll for an orphan. Yoy may
go and kiss the girls and emulate the
ocean"
What il sea-
PAR of spectacles
"Ah, ha. None of that, Timothy. What
is strait p
Next 70 full-beats two pair
"IIollo, there, I'll call ,o,. from the
deck into the cabin John Henry. You
may GO and get some wood
What is a channeig
The place a f-ller oils up with whis-
key just before he makes a political
speech =
"Correct-glad to see you in such
spiri,s"
Thomas, what is a peninsula p
"A place where the army of the United
States mesnders surrounded by Stone
wall"
What is cape ?
"A fur thing worn by Indies"
Observing youth. thou hast won a cape
able name
Parer. what is a cave
The last Republican vote in New
York"
Bright eyed gazelle, see but you see
more. Ill take half your pic TO day noon.
= toit = aIr los lf
the earth !?
Hoops
q" Very good Can you tell me what a
BaImoral skirts reminds you Of
The peel vi Z belle.
Next"
"1he earth
Right. but why so p
Because the son works round il every
twenty four hours
That's right-eo UP head
What is the principal productions O.
the temperate zones?
Ten pin alleys. rot gut. the Maine law
and confirmed drunkards'
no is the Governor of State ??
The man who furnishes the most
monep for the election, or the clerk who
has iIe hand~ome,t wife
Steady. there or you'l II get Alex Phi
lander, what is heObject OF government
Piunder'
Correct
What de-ignates the aristocracy
Goldfish
What kind OF currency Is used in the
United States 2
Pill labels. 6pe comb teeth, water
melon seeds pieces of egg shells, olb but
tons, nail parings,. bus tickets knot holes
and postaga stamps
Can business be carried on in hard
1T seems .o-in hard money at that
"W hat is . volcano?
a mountain with fire place in it.
What is plain?'
"A thing used by carpenters.
hat kind of cloth is m ostly worn by
the people OF Green Bay
Green baize.
Here Gustasus lone OF that Seven
teenth class may emerge hence, If j, will
keep off the ice La crosse Demorat
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

3nA little boy asked his mother, what
"blood relations meant She explained to
himthat it signified near relatives. etc
After thinking moment, be said 'eThen
mother, you must be the bloodiest relation
I've got
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

HAVING purchased Of Philo Hard his entire stock
III OF Lumber, respectfully inform the old c'isto-
mers OF this yard, and the public generally, that
shall continue the business the old stand formerly
occupied by him. and soicits share OF their patron
age. 1 constantly receiving cargoes OF lumber Of
Of every description, including WIDE SAGINAW
BOARDS. EXTRA THICK FENCING, DRY FINISH
ING LUMBER, of the best gr des, all Of which vii be
sold nj the lowest cash prices
,iso. constantly constantly on hand Nails, Sash,
Doors ard Blinds. at manufacturers prices.
Yard west end Madison Street Bridge.
l39-tf. FRANK WARNER.
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THE NEW YORK BAKERYI

ASA } &. ~ 81 a.1.h.l.
THE undersigned would pectully inform the nha
4 bitants al Ottaws and vicinity that he is nov
furnish the choicest variety OF Crackers,
such Batter soda. Lemon Boston Aberneths,
a d Water Biscuit. Also. Bread Cakes, Brown Bread,
Piss, &C. gOod variety. Confectionery, OF the
choicest selection constantly on hand All kinds OF
Fancy and Wedding Cake made to order.
ris subscriber having spared pains Sc in
fitting up for the convenience. and accommoda
tion o his customers and the public generally,
able furnish anything their line TO those who de
Those wishing the New York Wagon call daily.
will please their orders the n Y Bakery, to
the Post Office.
- Remember the place, in Edwards Block, few
OF H. Thompsons store, Main Street. Send in
orders, and they will receive prompt attention
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

Somebody writing to a contemporary re-
lates the follow ing sell of was. who, Tor
the amusement as crowd, was holding n
scripturel contiab with coioied ,iivine
why, Charley. you cant even tell VINO
made the monkey. " Oh. yes, can.
massa." We'll, who made the monkeyY
Why, massa, the same one maze ths
monkey that made you
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

MUTroN SAUsaGEs Take one pound of
underdone mutton, one pin. of oysters, u
slice of fat pork, II. slice Of bread or two
crackers, and one beaten egg Add the
egg after the other engredients have been
chopped fine. season with pepper sage
ard sweet mijuram. 1t YOU have no pork,
beff suet will answer, with the addition of
salt Make into cakes, roll them i'm flour,
and fry light brown, and You will have
dish beside which pork sansages are
nowhere"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31
BUSINESS CARDS.
1892 LUMBER, 1862
Lumber.

faSHE subscribers, having purchased the stock OF
l. unitet and leased the yard formerly oc ccuped by
John Hossaek on MAIN STREET, prepared to
to furnish all kinds OF lumber, lath. shingles SASH
doors, &C. Also good assortm n, of Saginaw boards
and dry fni hing lumber, constantly hand. The
public and builders are particularly requested ex-
anime our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
J.kJ. W. CALKiNS.
Ottawa, MAY 1861 rIo.tf
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Can't. HOu%hta:inC.

A correspondent of the NASHVILLE Union,
writing from the Murfreesboro battle field,
pays the following handsome compliment
10 Capt. CHAs. uorGHTLiNG, of this city
In the late desperate battle at Muir
freesboro, the battery OF Captain Charles
Hought falling, Of the lst Ill. Artillery, play
ed gallant and conspicuous par. Friend
and foe alike testify to the wonderful ra
pidity and effect of its movements and
fire Driven back and finally taken, in
that terrific rush on "Wednesday, which
paralyzed our right wing. and almost gave
US defeat, it was not until the gallant Cap
tain had seen all of his herses killed, half
of his men destroyed, his supports broken
and forced back, his ammunition expenI
ed (having discharged ll25 rounds) aud
himself unhor>ed and wounded, that his
guns were abandoned, and he then re
tired, having personally fired his last
charge, carrying with him as prisoner the
leading rebel who had ycntured within
reach of his revolver.
Mindful Of his merit and that of his
brave and skilful Lieutenants, Wright,
Van Kyke, and Channel, and the heroism
of his accomplished corps, the field officers
of the I'd brigade OF Palmers old division
to which the battery had been attached
for many months, on Monday, the 18th
inst, met at the quarters OF Col. Smith,
brigade commander, and presented their
old eomrads with beautiful sabre, in
scribed as follows: To Capt Charles
Houghtaling, for ga!lantry at Murfreesbo-
70 :" beneath which were the names of
the donors, comprising the entire Field OF
the brigade short address on presen-
ta.ion, feelingly responded to by the Cap.
tain, mutually breathing confidence and
esteem, passed off the occasion.
Long may the brave officer, loved by
his comrades, honored by his General,
live to wear aud WELD the good steel.
The silly Err GLUT N CANADA would do
q hardmOney man good to 60 TO Canada
The currency there consists just now al
most exclusively Of American silver. Sill
yer abounds everywhere. Every body is
loaded with it. and everybody tries to get
rid OF it, as people do doubtful finds. The
taxes are collected in silver, and the col
lectiors tske it in by the bushel. In Toron-
to last week, the treasurer OF that city had
half ton of it, The Great Western rail
road has issued printen notices that only
five per cent. Of silver will be received by
il for fare or freight. Only think oil
country where you connot pay your 'are ON
the cars in silver coin At Toronto the
business men and films have united
in a general resolution to hold silver At a
d;scount at five per cent for canada bank
naner. This of course applies to American
Silver. as the Canadian aud England coin.
ses is probably legsl tender think again
oS a region within neighborhood distance
ofihis place, in WHICH she dirty rags is.
sued by the banks are worth five cents
more on the dollar than pure metal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

A hop on the light fantastic toe may
be uleasant, but not when you hop on tGS
fantastic toe OF your neighhor, r.f
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

Sweet is the music OF fl.es daie to him
who has never heard the piat,le of his
own children.
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LOOK HERE!

some hing New in llsc lIarncsA Line!
FslHE subscriber has made receive
Il constant supply of genuine OAK TANNED Harness
Leather. a nd will use no othe~ Kind.
An assortment of work, from hame strap a full
silver mounted coach harness constantly kepton hand
or made to order. 90 'f
Repairing done good and cheap. ~
Carriage Trimming done in the latest styles, and
low prices
Also. full assortment OF Trunks and Vaises always
hand.
co,nu,hus streets -.-W ca, is, J. q STONE,
O,tr~, P.brusre rs. 1861. Late Stone Esls
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g,r.. asA.s ), a 1.AEs Gs1tN
H., IN together FOR the practice
oft cir profession respectfully tender their services !"
he itiz-n. Of OTTAWA ard vicinity
BAH persons indebted TO either "i the undef-
s;e, are requested call iInnied4'-ly and arrange
the ine- ,o
&c over Hunte-s Drug Store, La Sale ST.
G.. HARD. NJ D
;,,s r. NJ HcAITHCR, " D.
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u. kNEIISSI,

S-,r, s-r Dyuyyi~f pOttecfry Nfin ST.. Ottdtc~
WHOLESALE ANB EETA!L-l
In, or.er Of Drugs Chemicals, French Cosniae Bran
dies Wines, &c, &c au2Ze
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16rr east side tp..Ii'IE So adjoining hts resi-
d ace nearly opposite thr Post on,
viii thank his friends for a! business pr-tainInG o
hi. Office, and promises attend t" all such vi n
DR. nptness-
Living adjoining his oice, he may alvys be ioand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-01-31

Surgeon dad .VechGnicnl Dentist
Full or Part a., Permanent srh Temporary s"ts J
Teeth IN de in the Mu-I STYLE AID warrant
cd suit.
AL other Dental Operations performed satisfactorily
Ether administered x.rac;iHg teeth without ,ai'
and without Danger TO the patient
OyycE- Over Ori"u's Bee ore, opposite the Man
.;a, JI.,x. Main 81 Cttaw1. Ill ian Iu-zlti-
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Women and Children going SOutI
Proceedings of Congress.
Female Nurses in the Army.
The Porter and Mcdowell Court
HartialS.

The Senate to-day confirmed the nomina-
ton OF James Monroe of Ohio to be Consul
at Rio Janeiro, in place of Richard G. Parsons,
resigned.
The President has nominated Commander
Peck to be Captain on the reserved list
The steamer New York left here this after
noon, with 450 women and children, for Rich
mond and other parts uf the South. They are
to go down by permission and at the expense
of the Government Nearly 600 applications
had been made and allowed but only the above
named availed themselves of the privilege.
Eight officers were engaged last night in ex-
anining the baggage. In many trunks were
found dress goods of various kinds, pins, nee
dies, shoes, thread, &c. Where it was evident
that the goods were intended for speculation,
they were pronounced contraband.
Representative Hooper to-day introduced
in the House bill to provide a national cur
rency, secured by pledge of the United
States stock, and to provide for the circulation
and redemption thereof. 1t designs to estab-
lish in the Treasury Department a separate
bureau, with comptroller of the currency,
and to regulate associations or companies
which may be formed in connection with this
business. The bill is in accordance with the
recommendation of the Secretary of the
Treasury, is approved by him, and is similar
in its leading features to that introduced at
the former session Of Congress.
The Surgeon General has approved, and the
Senate Military Committee have before them
a measure designed to promote greater eff
ficiency among, and more careful selection
of female nurses in the army. Also to en-
courage ladies to enter upon such duty as an
honorable profession.
In the Mcdowell Court of Inquiry to-day,
the decision upon the written statement of
Major Gen. Mcdowell was rendered, declining
to receive it as testimony, but directing its re-
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08
New York Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. Z.
Cotton-less active and scarcely as 6rm. sales l4Oo
bales at SO for middling uplands.
Flour-Staie and Western less active and scarcely
so firm; prices, however without material
change; Superfne State 80 a 10; choice IS "a
8 20; Canada dull.
Wheat-les active and scarcely firm; Chicago
spring % a "a; Milwaukee club 81 a 80; Am
Der Iowa 40 a 43; Winter Red Western As Coo
90; Amber Michigan i 30 a 81; White Michigan
DO q 81; Winter Red Illinois 40.
Corn-dull and unchanged Mixed Western so a
81 for sound, and 66 q 81 for unsound; choice Vel
Beef-dull.
Pork-a shade lower; Mess IA l2 a I425 Primo
ii 80 q IL so.
Sugar-quiet and firm New Orleans l01 a III
Cofee-frmcr, with a fair demand; Rio 27I az 20;
Java 25 a a.
Molasses-New Orleans firm at 80 a. a.
Freights TO Liverpool-dull; cotton nominal; -four
Is l01d; grain 63d for wheat in ships bags.
Wool-frm, with a fair demand
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08

10 Gov. Hicks, the new Senator from
Maryland, appointed to oil the vacancy caused
by the death of Mr. Pearce, is understood to
be in favor of the Presidents emancipation
policy. If so, he is the only member out of
the entire congressional delegation from that
state who takes this position, though the dele
CATION, with the exception of Mr.. May, is I'm
ion.
PROPOSED RAILROAD FROM PRINCETON
TO MILFoRD.-We learn from the Calais Ad-
vertiser that there is a project in contemplation
of having a survey IN ade for line of railroad
between Princeton and Milford, the present
terminus of the Old Town and Bangor Rail-
road. The object of this survey is to show
the desirability of completing thelrailway con-
nection between Bangor and New Brunswick,
by way of Princeton, Calais, St. Stephen, and
thence by branch line already located, TO the
Juction with the New Brunswick and Canada
Railroad.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08
From Havana and Key West.-Capture of
Rebel Graft.

NEW 1ORK, Jan. 4.
Havana advices state that the French frigate
iron clad) La Normanda had arrived from
Vera Cruz, en- route to Martinique, to await
orders. During her stay at Vera Cruz she lost
$50 men of her crew of $50 men by yellow
fever, including her commander, Captain DE
Bussell.
A Key West letter reports the ship Thomas
Jefferson, from New York for New Orleans,
ran ashore on the Bernines, where she remain
ed for two days, when she got off by the as
sistance of the wreckers, and proceeded to
Nassau. The Jefferson was loaded with coal,
haif on government account. After she got
of the reef her crew mutinied, and 13 of
them were brought to this place by the Tioga,
in irons.
The gunboat Santiago de Cuba captured on
the 10Th ult., 20 miles north Of Abaco, the
Anglo-rebel brig Comet from Nassau, bound
to Dixie, although cleared for st. Johns, as
usual, with a cargo of woolen and cotton
cloths, brandy, wines, cigars, salt, &c. The
Comet had arrived at Key West.
The Magnolia had captured the schooner
Uncle Moses, from Havana, with salt for the
rebels.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08

r. II. EDDY, ESQ, BosToN, Solicitor Of
Patents.-There are few instances of more
distinguished success in this country, than has
attended the efforts of Mr.. Eddy in this very
difficult and complex department Of business /;
and we take great pleasure in recording the
fact, that, as Patent attorney, he stands pre-
eminent. The essential qualities required are
strict integrity and honor, strong powers of
analysis and quick perception, familiar ac-
quaintance with Patent Law and Patents
All these qualities we know Mr.. Eddy TO pos
sess to remarkable degree. For more than
twenty years he has devoted his entire ener-
gies and time to perfect himself in this depart
ment, and there is no man equally competent
to give advice to inventors touching the valid
ity of claims aud the patentability of inven-
tions. In prosecuting claims denied upon inn
perfectly prepared specifications, he has been
particularly successful, a large part of his
practice being appeals in cases where patents
have been refused two and three times in con-
sequence Of inexperience and incompetency in
preparing papers. We confidently recommend
Mr.. Eddy to all who are in want of any in
formation on the subject, and can assure them
that implicit reliance may be placed in any
statements he may make. We take pleasure
in directing the attention of our readers to
the advertisement of Mr.. Eddy in to-day's pa
per.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. O.
The ground will be broken on the Pacific
Railroad with due ceremonies, at Sacramento,
on the Sth inst.
The Legislature was organized to-day. Mr..
Martin was elected Speaker of the Assembly
A resolution was introduced in the Senate
endorsing the Presidents emancipation proc
lamation, and created discussion which prom
ises to last several days, though large major
ity favor it.
The candidates for the United States Senate
are Messrs. Park and Conness, with friends
representing Messrs. Philips and Sargent. 1t
is difficult to say which candidate is strongest.
The contest promises to prove unusually cx-
citing and without speedy termination.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08
arThe Monitor at Deerinr Hall is as tru

nTThe Monitor at Deering Hall is as true
a representation Of what she was as can be.
She Is there seen doing the master work that
has given her such a world spread reputation.
This scene is perfectly magnificent. The
Merrimac, Monitor, and the ships of war are
in great naval battle, and the view is natural
as life-all are in moving order and in moving
water. The sinking of the Cumberland is
terrible reality, and one cannot but feel that
ne is looking upon the real action as it trans
pired. This, in connection with Wesley's
grand War Tableaux, makes up an exhibition
ezcellng all others before presented. We ad-
wise all to go and see it.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-08
The Battle mt MumfreesbOrO.
Complete Generalization of the Rebel Army
Rebel Loss from $4,000 to $1,000.

CINCINNATI, Jan. Z.
A special dispatch to the Commercial from
Murfreesboro 9th, gives additional conflrma-
ton of the decentralization of the rebel army
Breckinridge's division was terribly punished
on Friday. Breckenridge was wounded in the
ear, and his Adjutant General killed. Wound
ed rebel officers estimate their loss at from
10000 to 1900, with great slaughter of lead
ing officers.
Col. Mulligan of Tennessee is in the hospital
here mortaly wounded.
The enemys rear guard was encountered at
10 o'clock Sunday night by Gen. Stanley's
cavalry. The rebels retreated with a loss of
thirty.
A negro from Gen. Bragg's headquarters,
who left the rebel army within five miles of
Manchester, heard Gen. Bragg say he would
so TO Chattanooga.