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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

TAKING THE STARCH Our.-A capital ex'
ample, writes a reader Of what is often
termed taking The starch out. happened
recently in a country bank in Few Eng.
land pompous, we'll dressed individual!
entered the bank and addressed the teller,
who is something of a wag and inqui-
red:
Is the cashier inT
NO sir, was the reply.
We'll, | am dealing in pens, supplying
the New England Banks pretty largely
and suppose it will be proper to deal with
the cashier.
Il suppose it WILL said the teller.
The pen pedlar took chair and sat
composedly for q full hour, waiting for the
cashier. By that time he began to grow
uneasy, but sat twisting in his chair for
about twenty minutes, and seeing no pros
pect of change in the circumstances ask
ed the teller when he weuld be in.
well don't know exactly. replied the
waggish teller, but expect him in about
eight weeks He has inst gone to Lake
Superior, and told me he thought he
should be home in that time. Pedlai
thought he would not wait.
sOb, you can stay if you wish, said the
teller blandly. I'VE have no objection to
vour sitting here in the day time, and you
can probably find some place in the town
where they will be glad to keep you nights
The pompous pedlar disappeared with
out another word
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
An Innuman Mother.

On last Tuesday night, a female .7omen,
I've will not call her LADY, was observed
IN the. ladies room o. the Passenger House.
Ia this place, holdirg queer looking bun
die in her lap, who stated that she was
waiting for the midnight train south. The
train couiirg along the woman was mi .slng
but it was soon after.ari. observed that
she had forgotten her bundle. No notice
was taken OF the occurrence for an hour or
two, when another lady who was waiting
III the room, was astoDi>heI bv hearing
feeble wall from tne heretofore !naHinlte
bundle, and she Immediately requested
the landlord 10 have the babys mother
come and attend to it. Bat the mother
had fitted; and on opening the parcel was
found = little girl, about four days old,
lively and pret..y, and package neatly
tied up contained its clothes and the
necessary fixing for a child or that age
The little charge 50 oass'y deserted by
the uafse.!ng mother, was rext day con-
signed TO the tender care Of Taos. Witt
craft, Esq, UYerseer of the Poor, and will
become the property of LaSal!e County
unless adopted by some kind guardian in
which case the county will release It's
claims Who wants it?-Hesi:z = Bulletin,
10th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

A, citizen OF Jaria,ca, Plains, Long Is
land, went to answer ring at the door,
at the request of his wife, where he found
nothing but a basket, On removing the
cover, a beautiful little child appeared
some five months old. The lady scream
ed one Of the lady visitors took up me
baby and found note pinned to- ITS dress
which charged the gentleman with oeing
its father and imploring him to protect ~;
A rich scene ensured between the inJurso
wir wins .i all Knowledge of the little one, and
n.s a. his innocence. The friend inter-
ISL and at last the wife wss induced to
forc;re her husb.nd very rogustly adding
hat Il was their mutual offspring, which
had mat bsen taken frOr, the cradle for
the purpose of playing the JOKE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
ssGolly I,S9 Free 80

On Thu-eday, about nine o clock, parties
around the round house were startled by a
LOUD cry-"golIy Use free-dey don't get
me again" A search revealed sable son
of Africa. clad in blue shoddy, armed with
a Springfield rifle and fixed bayonet, and
all the panoply of an American soldier.
When he had recovered his breath and
had time TO answer the numerous ques-
tions of his curious fellow countrymen, he
told them that when he enlisted, the cold
mel promised him all sorts of good things;
but added he, pathetically, when dey
got me in 6s barracks found dat was
no better dan white, and SO left-and
here goes for Chatham. Windsor C. ".
Record
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

JOSH BILLINGS EssA on TIT MULE"--
The mule is halr hoss and half jackass,
and t. ea comes to full stop, uatrr dis-
covering her mistake. Tha weigh more
accorlin TO their heft, than emmy other
k.eeter, except crow bar. Tha kant
hear emmy quicker, nor further .aan the
hoss, vet their ears are big enough for
snow shoes. You kan trust them with
emmy one whose life isn't worth more than
the mules. The only wa to keep them
iIto 4 paster, is to turn them into a med
der jinen and let them jump out. Tha
are reddy for uso ,.est as soon as tina Will
du to abuse. lha hant got emmy mos
friends than q Chatham street Jew, ana
will live on huckleberry brush, with an
ockashIonal chase after kanada thissels
Tha are q modern inveRshuu; doa't
think the Bible deludes to them at all.
Tha sell for more money than emmy other
domestic animate. You kant tell their
age by lookni. into their mouths emmy
more than yor: kould a Mexican cannons.
Tina never had no diseases that o club
won't heel If they ever die, they must
come right to life agin, for never heard
nobody sa ded mule Tha are like sum
men. very korrupt at hart; i've known
them to be good for six months, jist to get
a chause to kick sumbody. l never owns
cd one, nor never mean to- unless there -
q United States law passed requirir it
The oula reason why tt. are pashunt, is
bekaws tha are ashamed OF themselts. l
hav seen eddikated mules in sirkus-tha
koull kick and bite tremejis. / would
no. say what am forced to say agin the
male, if hi. birth want an outrage, and he
aint to blam for it. Enhy man who is will
lin to drive mule oght tc be e.empte ey
law from runnin' for TIE !egsiatur Ina
arc the strongest creeturs on srth, erS
heaviest eccording to their size; hera
tell ov one who fell oph from the tow path
on the kanmwl. an sunk as soon as be
touched the bottom, but he kept rite en,
town the boat tn the mex stashun, breath
in thru his ears. which vas out ov water
about > feet inches. ! didn't sec thl',
but an auctioneer told me ov it, and
never knew an auctioneer to lie, unless he
could make something out ov II.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

A strictly orthodox old gentlemen in
Massachusetts returned home one Sunday
.f.ruoon from church, and began to extol
m his son the merits of the sermon. !
have heard, said he. 'one of the most ae'
i:"htfui sermons ever preached before
cbr,st;an society. 1t carried me to the
e.,ns nf Heaven WELL said Frank, !
sa;eI .sS;et " Won had better have lodged in, Tor
!n,"r Tn, I'll, never get another such chsnceF
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
Sash, Dsor and RIfnd Factory.

"E have moved our Lumber Yard to our Planning
w Mill, near the Illinois River Bridge and are pre-.
pared to furnish our former and all others
with all kinds OF Lumber, Lath, and Shingles. Also,
constantly on hand good assortment OF DRY SEA-
SONEp FINISHING LUMBER.
Having in connection with Lumber a Sash Door,
and Blind Factory, and Glass, Nail, Paint and Oil
Dep I, We enabled to furnish each eve article
that Builders may want, saving you the trouble GO
ing to number OF different places make your bill
We also invite attention to our SHINGLE MILL
which is now ready for operation, ana can furnish
Saved Shingles by Wholesale or retail.
Our terms cash, and sell as the lowest,
Please call AID examin ne for yourselves.
Once L, Sale at.. opposite Van Doren Osborp's
Store. fdec 22l STRAWN Z POWELL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

1t i. always right to make the best Of
hal ,osit,on, but not to put ourselves IN q
bad portion because we can MAKE 'ne
best Of II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

It used to be said that the price Of lib-
artv is eternal vigilance. 1t is now shown
to have srcenback value Of three hundred
dollars.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
BUSINESS CARDS.
1892 LUMBER. 862.
Lumber.

THE subscribers, having purchased the stock OF
l. lumber and leased the yard formerly coupled bv
John Hossaek, on MAIN STREET, are nov prepared to
to furnish all kinds of lumber, laths shingles sash
doors, &c. Also good assortme Saginaw boards
and dry nnis hing lumber, constantly on hand., The
public and builders are particularly requested
J.kJ. w. CALKINS.
Ott3w1, Nay 1867.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

The ice cream season being over, the undersigned
has rearrapaed his tine in the rear OF his candy
ste-e as an oyster House for ladies and gentlemen.
Oysters in the shell, In cans or picked. always on
hand and served in any way that may be desired
stewed, fried. roasted. scolloped. &c.- &C. ssrf.
Hot Coffee, Tea, Chocolate, any wholesome drink,
but no whiskey, ale or other poisonous liquors
oetIO-Sm HENRY WALTHER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
EAGLE MILLS.

yUynE subscriber would inform the pubiss that he Is
II now running the above MIL, and is pre- pssed to do
CUSTOM AND MERCHANT WORK
In the best possible manner, as the Mill has been
thoroughly Repaired and is in first rate order Good
and attentive MiIlers employed and will be con-
stanly hand to wait upon customers Farmers and
others will nd it tother advantage to give call be-
fore going elsewhere.
n B-Orders for Flour Feed be left at the City
Market or atthe Ni a~d vI be promptly attended to.
Ottawa, Oct 9, 1850 ]. WOOD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
l.. S. HOBE1tT,
SURGEOV DENTIST,

4
dat work done in all the styles OF the Art
All ", RI Sone at oce warranted to give entire sa-
i,f.ct N Chorosrm administered for the extraction
tf ,yet h.
Eoc \. over the Rank n: Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
DIR A n d GS r.

0rtie Faculty Medicine Of P,"i'-Fornneriy CIV
zeal (Hl.Fofthe Hospiid&s Of Pttiis-S"rgeon mayor
oFMs EGsfer,t A,nsp IN tte TTin~d-Ieddt 0f Hono'
ofH " The Emperor 9th French forMs thoEerd
Epidemic ofls54, etc. etc
All these documents, and many ethc o. the highest
value in exhibition in the cIdc-
Treatment and consultation or medicine and surgery
All kinds Of operations skii!uily performed
ONCE in Rrs--li's Block, La Sale street
Orrcr IIorrs-rroH 10 A te > ~ inove..l5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
AT STRAWN POwELLS
SASH, Door, and Blind DEPOT,

On la Sale street, opposite Fan Doren d Os
Jorn 8 Store,
NTILL be fourd all kinds and colors of Paints Pa
w tent Drier3, and oiled Oil and Turpsntinc.
Also, general of Glass SASH Il azed and
unelazed Doors, Blinds. an Nails-cheap Tor cash.
Ottawa, August {, 1860
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
ARTHITR LOCKWOOD.

DIR. G ED. &. LEWIS,
Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist.
Full or Partial, Permanent and Temporary Sets nf
Teeth made in the STILE and warrant
ed to suit. q,
All other Dental Operations performed salts sactoriiy
Ether administered for extracting teeth wittout pam
and without danger to the patient.
OFFICE Next = of Cheeser's store, up STAIRS
Ottawa Ill. lU-2ltf.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

NJ. IA EtSSL,
ar, .u Druygi.t and 4pcttecsrg, Main ST. Cfta'eS
fwHOLEsALE AND RETAIL.)
Il, srter Of Drugs Cheuaeas, French Cognias Bran
I'm - ~ aug2s
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
~. ,,,wDX ,IcAIsTHN

associated themselves together Ter the Prae.e
a their profe. sion, respectfully tender ''ef -.
ehs citizen. of Ottawa and vicinity
B-AII persons indebted to either o. IA .se .rr.na
siy,sd are requested to call iinfredia'e'S anu
the ,ru.S,
.aice over Halbe-,'s Shoe Sore, La s'i1e 81
=. r. ~ McAETHCR, NJ D.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
F. =. GySlGES,

u, goist, Eookss.ssr, and sdtioner-otai"G' ~.
ssn,d stors In Nats.ngers block, south side OF the
ferrt HOUSE, square =,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
Ladies Oyster House.

..or of Csover ard Cooks Rock, opposite Post
<1hfcc ROcE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21

=, or,c,;s-l medicine for eighteen years, six oi
. ;cb bay. bseu exclusively devoted to hom9oPa'i'!,
~, ocers his services the friends oil the S!s "
n, in all the branches OF his profession fArtoH
., attention given he,,reaiment OF women A.u
.s s..siss ss s. 9a,e- na~i.! ne" Of ''s'Ss store
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1863-11-21
Or. II. XENDE IS-

Homeopathic Physician -ctd'oa, Hhfo'''
Ger. hi, services friends OF the uomeopat !e
q .,,r, in OTTAWA in ali branches OF his profession
;tio attention given to The treatment OF "os'
Q d children <,,e,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17
fcommlnicated.]
In 1feunorfam.

Oct solh. 1868. OF Congestion ri the Lungs Henry
Smith. Esq aged e5 years.
Mr.. Smith was born In the State Of
Connecticut, ia the year 1898, and moved
with his parents to The State Of New York
when boy about seven years OF age--re-
siding there until .he year 1855, when he,
with his family, Toved to the State OF
Ohio, being one Of the pioneer settlers Of
the northern part Of that State. In the
year 1855, Mr.. Smith moved to tbs STATE,
since which time he has resided most of the
time in the town of Fennilnore. He was one
Of the best farmers in this part Of the Stale.
Mr.. Smith has held various offices of tiust
and responsibility in the town; was elected
Just CO Of the Peace in the year 1850. and
held the office to the time of bis death,
doing most Of the Justice business of the
town.
10 the death of Esq. Smith, bis family
has lost kind spsbaRd aud parent, The
town an honest, yaipable, and respected
neighbo-, and the Government worthy
citizen Who NJ all times was ready 70 protect
maintain and preserve the union Of oul
fathers. During bis sickness he often ex
pressed Il desire to die and said that he fell
fully prepared to meet bis creator; urged
his friends and neighbors TO prepare t.
meet him in his home above, to WHICH h
was going. w. w. +.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17
Washington. Nov. ~.

Especial. l-Detachments Of our infant
ry and cavalry this morning handsomely
thrashed Stuart's cavalry near MitchelTs
Station, three miles south west of Culrep-
err. The rest Of the army is quiet.
We now hold all the ground in Culpep
per Co., that we held six weeks ago.
The rebel soldiers are well fed.
Through the new winter camps on the
south side Of the Rappahannock our advance
guard found scattered about numerous
lin cans once filed with prepared meats
and vegetables and were interested to find
on them Baltimore and New York labels.
Lees troops are hard up for shoes, and
clothing.
Lees purpose to winter between the Rap
pahanneek apd the EsapidaR is further pro
ven by the presentations af the railroad
connecting two rivers, bat the rebels on
their retreat ACROSS the Rapidan destroyed
the railroad bridge WHICH spans that stream.
Headquarters Army Potomac, Nov. Ia
A desertGr from the 9Th Alabama, game
into pHr picket lines Yesterday WAc siaIss
that tia men in his regiment have laid down
their arms since the fight at Rappahannok
Station, AID refused to seiye longer in the
rebel army. They ware aFleAa under
guard, but Lefpre the gEard cane, suGcee=
ded in dispensing themselves through the
country, and are seeking opportunities TO
come into the Union lines. Herspsesenis
that very respondent { cling exists il Ihe
rebel army in northern Virginia, and a gen
erai belief in the ranks that their cause ii
becamiRg pore hopeless as tlIpe passes.
President Lincoln has sent a laporio dis
patch to General Meade, saying in sub
stance: Il have read your congratplatory
order to tie 9th Corps. | have to say in
reference 70 their gaant exploit Al Kappa
hammock Station, we'll done y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17

T SPEAKER OF THE AssEMBLr.-We OBJ
serve that some Of the papers in the State
are already discussing the question of
Speakership of the next Assembly. In
ooking over the list Of members elect. there
is no lask Of good material out of which to
manufacture a first-rate Speaker. With
such men as j. Allen Barber, Of Grant,
who has served one term already as Speak
or, Hon. William G. Weeb, of Wausiara,
who was Speaker Of pro TEN last winter
ard whose experience and knowledge Of
parliamentary usage place him in the
front rank, Hon. Levi HGbbeII. Of this city,
Hon. w. w. Field, o. Grant, Hon. ]. NJ.
Bingham, of Jefferson and Others, the As
sembly need not be- without FIRST class
presiding Officer Probably the greatest
difficulty will be ia making a choSe, from
among so many asplrants, all of whom s,rs-,
sess eminent fines ~ the posltloni ana
We add ID conclusion, that the members elect
will no doubt make judicious selection
when they come together on the lSth Of
January next Milwdkee SeFtinek
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17
TuE IAEr FRIr PIoT-Tba t;n,;d

The LAKE ERIE PLoT.-The timid -
tie riilnor HAT came into our dispatch yes
terday morning, as if ashamed Of its PHI
adelphia origin, not q very good start in
life fer piece q neWs,) has Lloomed into
a full Dldwn sensauo1. ard now comes
backed with high official names. The
Governor Of Ohio, the Governor General
Of Canada. The Secretary ofWal, the Mayor
Of Buffalo, are all variously mentioned as
sharing in bringing this plot tolight, being
no less than scheme OF rebels TO fit out
armed vessels in Canada, and make Grand
@aier raid on exposed points Oh Lake Erie Erie.
having as their primal Object the release Of
the rebel officers prisoners on The Island off
Sandusky. The plot has been So well air
ed that there is little danger that it will be
again heard t'om TheUnitedStates steam
er Michigan i cruising off the island, and
other arrangements to improyise an armed
force affoat have been made, SO the proba
bility i that Buffalo and her Lake Erie
sisters ire safe. Cbssogo Tribune, Nov.
QkSst 49, 49,. as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17

Col. MooRE.-C Citizens of town and
county have been interested for several days
with visit and friendly, cordial shake Of
the hand Of Gel. ]. B. Moore, of the SD
Wisconsin. now for the first time since his
regiment left the state at hone on business
Rpd to see his wife and friends Gel. Moore
Is well and says bis health has been uniform
" good. Hs however shows the marks Of
lard service and constant excitement. He
reports the men under his command as
being in good condition as to quarters at
Nstchez, and in the enjoyment Of good ay--
erage health. He speaks highly Of women
who have devoted 50 much of their time
and energies to tAe furnishing Of sanitary
supplies sor the soldiers, and says they
have acted honestly their great part, all Of
them; but as to the men who have pro
fessed ike devotion. be prefers to make
Fpaay reservations. Cold, selfish men too
often fiji the place disgracefglIy thlatt wo-
msn would grace as angels s. # ssp m aal
that this war is working many valuable re-
suits in showing up men 10 their true de-
fcrmities, whatever may be their professions
for virtue: al the same time better defining
womaas sphere by proving her even bet
ter qualified than she processes fof more
extended usefulness, while as 70 trustworthi-
ness the superior to man and in devotion
10 the cause Of country his equal. II is a
consolation to know that all bad men wbo
have secured trusts in the army are to have
their deformities exposed and their secret
intonts uncovered to the world, while The
good and truly great afs Il; have TIER yiir--
suss acknowledge and Endorsed before all
! Gibbon Say s that dig of the best results Of
Var il that .'it brings TO light the hidden
nature Of men, whether good or evil
Col Moore leaves this week for Natchez,
expecting not TO return home again till the
rsbellioE closes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17
mA WASHINGTON cnrrasbo.l..,

ETA Washington correspondent, !,
the New York ladegenIent, says: ~TIe.
was sight to be seen 10 broad dayliOb. /.
few days ago. in front Of the Presidents
mansion, which gave those Who wilDs,,.S
it shocking idea Of the onward slri1s,
which the voice ofintemperance has m.ds
in "good society,"" during the hast lew ysar.
A women clad in the richest ard mosiiub.
ionable garments, With damon u Hnhino
from her slender fingers in the slant Wa
tern SUNSHINE sat upon The stone bau,-
strade, unable to proceed on hefhomewad
walk without betraying herself AT lm.sAs
rose and started on. swaying to and fp, nni
yet soon rested again, utterly able 10 pro-
coed. The carriage Of o foreign minister
passed by-the poor woman was noticed
land it turned, stopped. took 10 The LADY,
and carried her to her luxurious hons.-,
For The lady is wealthy and occupissshsA
social position, but she was drunk 10 III
streets Of Washington! s
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1863-11-17
sz-Richmord papers contain JsE D.-

lB- Richmond papers cOntain Jsh d.
yis' recent speech at Charleston tls az
sired by personal observation y under (,
stand their wants, and that iiwas, iTomS0uIn
Cardinals great Tuen he first inIbTo'a EA'
principles and doctrines q Stats sOvswgn-
|ty. He paid a high compliment tStAsp '-
roic garrison Of Fort Sumter. ls. y"
Of the world we're upon thea, and sGS Y
ed the day would never cone wneu :.
Yankee flag waved over that fortress ". y.
in proportion as the Yankees hated IOl' . ~
OF rebellion, so is the loyeof every trle ss.'
Of the ConfedsIacy gathered s'Oano :
and watching the struggle with aOil0o'"'
licitude.