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IN tn!Gtigr Incident.

In MS lecture on Peculiar People" Mr..
Gousa Darra;sd the following amusing
incident. which is more thoroughly maud.
.ja ana :ne..cw than anything in "Veod>
les -
Two men after drinkisG, and carou.ine
ali night 1T : s1ioon, started in the morn>
ID. 10 20 hoHie. ltwas beautiful, sunny
norniag - they staggered along the
!olleHiur conversation arose -
inebra:o v l.-"How bright (hic) the
uaoa Shines
No You don't call that the (hic)
noon, 90 You That's (hic) the sun"
No. l.-"Taist its (hic) moon"
No. .. tell YOU. is sun
No l-"Wel less lesve (hic) matters
TO the first man We -,sF.'
10. . Greed
Tho tro tc.;,eS along Tor : shor. dist
anco. when they CHANGED 20 = eet man in
exactly the sane condition with them,
solves The individual was inime ediately
treated 10 Tie following iaterrog cation -
Ma IL say, lhic) old fsller! We've
got into little 'spute; rant We (hicl 'elp
rs out Nv fren here says that's sun.
ip8.nt.us upwards 10 Old sol. wac wa.
blazing iierCe,y upon them J and say It's
moon. What i. i;--sua OF (h!c) moon y
The person addressed braced himself.
nfjer considerable difficulty, sganst lamp
post, and commenced 10y scrutnizin-, As
well rs he could, the burning orb over.
head-rspeatinc IN a meGitat!Te tone Of
voice :-"Sun-maon-sun (hic) moon.
After q short observation he explained:--
Fact is e.ntmes, sul a stranger in this
raIt (h!c) OF the country, and | can tell
whether it's sun or (hic) moon
thus the matter wss undecided and
inebliatss No and reeled away. batfied,
ai-h4artened, by tie unsatisfactory result
cr their search into astronomical myste"
r:ss
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she WANTED TO SER, ALso-"Ho dare
vou get married" asked cousin ef hers,
"after having before you the unfortunate
example of your sistersY -.
"A fudge for the example of my sistersF'
exclaimed the girl, with spirit, Il chooss
TO make trials myself Did you ever see
a parcel Of pigs running to a trough Of
bot sriu? The iirst one sticks In his
nose, gets it ,cal,led, and then draws back
and saucaks The second bum his nose,
and stands squealing in the same manner.
TIE thirJ follows suit End he sQuesls, too.
But still it ,nakes no difference with those
behind They never take warning of
,hose before; but all. in turn, thrust in
their noses, Just as if the first had not got
burnt or .quealed >. all. So it is with tho
Girls IN regard to matrimeny; and now,
eonsin, hope you are satisfied"
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Al CArp-The writer would take occa>
sion to return his heartfelt thanks to the
rather good loeken "feiler and girl who
sat near him at the concert last evening,
playing "odd or even with win'ergreer
iazenscs, for the unexpected privilege OF
listening to their gaobling during some
of the sweetest and most delicate music OF
Camilla Urso's violin, as we'll as Madam Q
Variau's singing and Hoffman's playing.
4. ths lady remark ed that she "had rath sr
.t.,d at home than to come into such q
;,m" the writer mildly suggests that his
cr;ef would not have bsen Inconsolahle il
sbe had. And, If he might venture an
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-04-02
Lumber Yard, Planning Mill,
Sash, DsOr and Blind Factory.

NTE have moved our Lumber Yard to Planning
w M near the Illinois River Bridge, and are pre-
pared to furnish our former customers and all others
with all kinds OF Lumber, Lath, and Shingles Also,
constantly hand good assortment OF DRY SEA
SONED FINISHING LUMBER.
Having in connection with Lumber Sash, Door,
and Blind Factory, and a Glass, Nail, Paint and Oil
Dep enabled to furnish each and every article
that Builders want, saving you the trouble OF go
ing number of different places to make out your bill
We also invite attention to Sli1NGLE MILL.
which is ready for operation, and We can furnish
Sawed Shingles by wholesale or retail.
Our terms cash. and we sell as low as the lowest
Please call and rxaulin ne for yourselves.
Office La Sale St, opposite Van Doren Osborn's
Store. fdec 22l STRAWS * POWELL.
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Josh Billings on Dogs.

( Dogs arc of various kinds, and thanks
| tew an awl wisest Providence, tha are vari
Gus in number They are the onla animal
/ ov the brute perswashun who h-ve volun
! tarily left wild stait of natur, and cum
/ in under the flag of man. Tha are not
/ vagabonds 5i choise, and love tu belong
/ tn sumbody. The fact endears them tsw
Us, and we have always rated the dog as
abost the seventh cusir to the human
specious Tha can't talk but tha can lick
yure hand; this shows that thar hearts
SIN the place other folks tungs is Dogs
in the lump are useful but tha are
not always profitable in the lump. The
Newfoundland dog is useful to save chili
dren from drowning, but you haye got tew
| have pond ov water, and children rum
ming round kcarless, or the dog ain't prof
liable. There amt nuthin maid boardin
4 New foundlin dog. Rat Terriers are use
| ful tew ketch rats, but rats ala t profitable
after you have ketched EN-. The Shepard
dog is useful tew drive sheep, but if va
have tu BUY fox ov sheep, and pay more
than they are wcrth, just tew keep the dog
bissy, the dog amt profitable not much.
Lap dogs are very useful but if you don t
! hold them yure lap awl the time they
amt profitable at awl. Bull dogs are eX-
! treme!y useful, but you have tev keep a
bull tew, or else you kant make anythin:
on the dog. The Coach dog is one of the
most useful!est of dogs kno ov, but you
hev got tn keep a coach (and that amt
alwus pleasantly or you kant realize from
the dog. Thus we Gee, that whyle dogs
are generally useful, thare are times when
tina amt generally profitable. l don't
really luv yaller dog, nor mad dog, but
with these two unfortunate exceptions. il
is dredful hard work for me tew say a
hard word agin dog, the wag Of there
tales is what gifts me. Emmy man who
will abuse dog will abuse woman, and
emmy man that will abuse a woman iz thirty
or forty miles meaner than--a yaller dog
These are mi continents, aud shan
change them until receive notice thai
the camel has smoothed down the hunnpt
on his back and the sarpent ceases tev
wiggle when he wanders.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
1862. LUMBER. 1862
Lumber.

"dE subscribers, having purchased the stock Of
II lumber and leased the yard formerly occupied by
Joha Hossaek, MAIN STREET, now prepared to
to furnish all kinds Of lumber, laths shingles, SASH
DOORS &c. Also a good assortment of Saginaw boards
and dry finishing lumber, constantly on hand The
public and builders particularly requested TO ex-
anime oar stock before purchasing elsewhere
J.kJ W. CALKINS.
Ou,r. Nav 1859 TIo-tf
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NEW YORK
Bakery aQo eoQfecticqcry,

Mn FSUs a IN 'h-'
Ed,edrd's Block, OPposite A'noE,'s Lime Sore,
Nam Street O.tItCG, III.
TlNHE subscribers having bought the above estab
4 lishment. would respectfully inform the iuhabi-
ttuts Of Ottawa and surrounding country tn; they
intend carrying the Baking business IN all i;s
anch-s. and are prepared :grniah the choicest
variety Crackers such Butter Soda Lemon Bos
ton, Oyster, Abernetha, ard Water Biscuit Also,
Bread Cakes, Brown Bread, Pies, &c, &c, in good
variety. Confectionery, Of the choicest selection, ,
constantly hand. All kinds OF Fancy and WedGia z
Cake made TO order.
As the subscribers will give their personal atten ion
the business they feel confident that tn y viii be
enabled give entire satisfaction 20 all who may favor
them with their patronage.
The delivery wagon VIII continue running as usual.
r '. SIMPSON.
Ottawa Oc:. IS, 1853. THOMAS SPENCER.
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AT STRAWN & POWELLS
Sash, Door, and Blind Depot,

On La Sale street opposite Van Doren Il Os
GOrn S Store
WILL be fourd all kinds ard coors OF Paints, Pa
w tent Driers raw and oiled Oil and Turpentne.
Also a general assortmea- OF Glass, Sash, glazed and
unglazed, Doors, Blinds, an Aails-cheap Tor cash
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Why do the recrimnations OF married
couples resemble the sound of waves on
the seashors? Because they are murmurs
Of the ted
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Otiu3cd, LyinOi-.
DARTICULAR attention paid to Clean ng, Fiin 2
and Preserving the natural teeth Art hcial teeth
Inserted in all the styles of the art. and var
,,ted 20 give entire satisfaction Chlnr5'oTm admin
ists led extraction OF teeth Office on Mtisan
street Wood, Block, directly over D. NJ IHip-rt'
80, Nov. !.
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Fall and Winter Millinery.
MTSS NJ +. BUELL..

nIISS nI. Z. BUELL.,
4. ths stand Iltely occupied M Ns. W'tey,ndr, on
Main street. one dogr iE,tst T JIckAsE &c Lock-
arooG'- HGrG,oGrc Stre, Ot-1cG,
EFAs received 4 choice selection OF everyth NJ tha
is new and beautiful in Fail aEd WInt-i Millinery
She has a large and elegant assortment OF B"nHyt'-
yelves, Flowers, Ribbons and tlGnes cf ali the new
shades also the style OF Hats in stray, Beaver
and Felt Caps Childrens Hats. Head dresses,
Old Ladies' Caps. Nets &c. She also has fms assor-
OF Velvet Bonnets in all c0!orS sIiA7, Trimmed
Stravs in every variety of sty-. Ladies will do wsll
to call before purchasing elsewhere.
Bleaching Pressing, aad CoIo-inx done in N0'i sp-
proyad manner Oct. u, 1888.
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T.. 8. HOBERT,
SJRGEDN Ds.v ss~'a,

OTTAWA, ILLINOIS.
PIE. xork done in all the yArol- styles 81 ths art
lIl wt rk done Office warranted to give entire s
act ,u CLlorofern administered for the S-raeticH
Tee h.
Roe as over the Bank ~ Ottawa.
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Strawberries have been offered in New
York at enc dollar dsssa.
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pr. n. EENDCg.

Homeoputtic Piysician-0t.r'5S, Lf''"oi''
SEcvs his services to tn. friends Q. -- EomrSht e
s;.a, IN OTTAWA il ali branches or is Proiessio2-
rf uIa, attention given the ts-a:eni CT won.t
! ciIdf -.
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DIR, GEO. g. LEWIS,

Surgeon and NecGGnicGE Dentist.
Plll or Partial, Permanent and Temporary sets 81
Teeth made in the MosT ArPEovED ard warrant
sd to salt.
Al other Dental Operations performed ss; sc'ari!
E,ser administered for extracting teeth wi.Eou PAIN
'aad without danger TO the patient
o. ICE-Sext east Of Cl:-evsrs Stare, up ::2rs.
o., Ill. ian. lU-2ltf.
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:. AEI:E>, GEonlrop*fE,I-t,

p,,,g .ctised medicine for eighteen years SIX o.
Li.b have bq-n exclusively devoted 70 .toIaTe pay'
.Ters his services 10 tie friends Of the system II.
ottawa. in all the branches Of his professor. ~
,.,enIion given to the treatment OF ~ous"H sno
.si,sren ~ Oric. --st ef GIseVer's store, up
ala:r. with DR.. Lewis.
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..s>Ey ,1.GoDgREg, Nc.

- MY VI. tEVDE - = . ~
l. sntidts of Pogdl CoLleCe Of Surgeons E'9 '''
Having had charge Of 4 Hospital in Europe Tor Se,- =
raj yeaTs and practice OF years II ll..-os' ne
fc. son6 lent OF giving satisfaction to those who may
" his Tro,cs @i"r q! advice s s..f
ice rorths - - the Court House Square hes'-
a., "a en- :rpcrior s.. east OF National House .-co
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e. Z. Gssst: e,
j. G. EIATEiEW ~.

., 0oist Bookseller. and S!Eii0Hsr-OitdtsH, ~.
scciu store in Nattingers block, south sid. OF 'hs
square
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DEALER
xul,.as Of rrogacs sl.ca Q. Easr. Corn, odt-. It'
fr0Ny .SseT. dc.
eAce and Warehouse, vest side OF fulton street. 'r
merry occupied by w. y. Low. Otta"a!H.
LSaral advances msGs en grain in store. tsFS
sTRAvsN < WE'LL.
o-al.r, IL, Grain and III f'rlds Of S'odncs.
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ARTHUR LOCKW OOD,

So. On Celuu bas ST., few doors nor'a O. 'Ne
Past ONCE. - -.-..;,t,u %
-, ohc, aud promises to attend TO all such vi
nptnsss.
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4. r. M4EssyEE7.

DOCTOR :. o. HARRIS.
'eygrck-Over f. Y, GriCg'- Drug Ttore. Eesaenes'
Main street. eas; Of Fox River janlO-ly.
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II. RTEGSSiu.


c.rr., orusg!st and 4pottec1ry, Bain s., o''a'ss'
CyHoLEsALE AND RETAIL)
.r or D-prs Chemicals, french Csgnia: Bran
u" e'.ei aGg2S
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-04-13

than Slidell. II iS we'll known to Mr. Seward
that Slidell did hold two long interviews With
Meximilian. Senator Sumner and Winter
DAVIS also know such to be the case. The
fact that ex-senator Gwynn, Of California,
secsssiohist and formerly . Fort Lavfetts
prisoner, $50 accompany Mhximilian TO Mex
leo, shows the manpulations Of Slidel
The next few months are big with events Of
the future of the United States. The great.
est battle Of modern times will be fought on
the soil Of Virginia. The masses Of armed
men, who viii meet in deadly conflict, will
produce o shock that will vibrate from the
Lakes TO the Gulf, and from the Atlantic 10
the Pacific, II will be decisive of the great
struggle. The financial bubble will also
come to head and burst either to the healthy
permanent relief, OF destruction of the body
polite patient Kapoleons programme in
references 20 ourselves and the Confedersey
will be made manifest In what interests us
most, the next six months will have pretty
we'll developed the future.
Presidential matters are by no means for
gotten II is pretty generally conceded even
by the Peace Democrats that General McClel.
Ian will be nominee Of the Chicago Conven.
ton, He is regarded as already nominated.
Lincoln has the best chance for the nomina-
tiou OF Baltimore, though if the Convention
should be postponed, ii is believed he will be
defeated. 1t was from fear that Fremont was
making rapid headway on the Monroe doc.
trine Platform, that has brought Lincoln to
take the same ground But majority Of tho
Republican House and Senate are opposed to
his denomination No man can be nominated
thatthe New York Tribune opposes, as the
best part the Republican party take their
politics from that sheet. Though Mr.. Chase
has Withdrawn from the canvas, his friends
yet believe he will be nominated at Baltimore.
He will be the peace offering of the party,
'" POTOMAC. .
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Forr.nt,s hIoxsmrntu.

CAIRO, April l3.-The steamer city of Al
ton brings Memphis dates of the llth. The
rebel cavalry are securing the country in the
vicinity of Duvalrs Bluffs. The steamer
Lloyd was fred into on White River. The pi-
lot was wounded. The steamer Superior was
fred into on the Mississippi, and one soldier
wounded. General Forests forces are men
Aeing both Columbus and Padueah. A por-
ton of bis forces are advancing on the latter
place. They passed Lovelaivlle at noon to-
day and it is expected they will make an at
tack tonight. Our pickets at Columbus we're
driven in to-day. Besides reinforcements sent
here there are also Eve gunboats ready to re-
ceive the rebels.
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convention in T.nnes....

LounVILLR, April l3-A Knoxville special
to the Journal Of the 18th, says tbs Knoxville
aud Greenville Convention met to-day and
elected Hon T. A. Nelson, Pres who declined,
when Colonel f. A. Heiskell, was appointed
The entire afternoon was consumed in dis
cussng q resolution to expel any delegate
who has either aided or abetted the rebellion,
since the meeting Of the convention in 1861.
The resolution was laid on the table, by close
vote. The Convention adjourned till to-mor.
row.
Governor Johnston is now addressing a
large crowd in the street. The train of the
track at Athens is replaced aud would arrive
last evening with large number Of delegates
in attendance. The convention is not packed.
Indications are against a new state being
erected.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-04-13

There are in the United States about sew.
en- hundred thousand molsttoes - persons
whose mothers are Of African descent, but
whose fathers OF graDdiaihers were white men.
RSy-Il is not probable that Of this whole mum.
ber, 10 Of then are the children Of Republic
an fatbers.A All the rest Of the 100000 we're
begotten by Democrats Of the CopperheAd
aud Confederate breeds
Now, in view of the above, it has oc-
cured to us, that if the chronological and
indomitsble profundity Of the author, cod
be prevailed upon to miscegenate with the
chsste and original wit which spsrklei
inthe JOgrnai once in while like the
phosphoric end of a lightning-bug, we Sc
riously think the arrangement would be
upon the whole. a very good one.
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Aegal.
ATTACHMENT NOTICE.

John A. McMahon W. Iaaae W. vinyard. Charles
Vnyard and Patterson II, Snyder, defendants, su-
tachment. .t....
TIVHE defendants, Isaac W. Vineyard, Charles vinyard
i aud Patterson n Snyder, defendants In the above
acdon, will take notice that the 25th day Of JAnua
ry, 1904 petition was hled aganst them In the Gu
penor Court OF Montgomery county, state Of Ohio,
with interest upon hfy dollars irom October no. 1850
and upon the balance from June 80 1855, for profes
named and that an attachment was issued against
their property upon the ground OF their being non
residents Of the state OF Ohio. They will take notice
that unless they appear and aneWel TO the petition 80
III ed against them, by the I'd day Of April AID 1854
Judgment will be taken against them for the amount
and interest spoched Al the Apnl term next Of the
said Court, and their property sold to pay the same
ja3ow6 JOHN A. MCMAHON.
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New YORK Market.

Nrw YonK, April ls
CoTToN-Quet and steady and upward ten
deucy ct 766976
FLoUR-Exeited, advanced 20@25 at Z.
30 OSLO for extraS.ate Round Hoop rs.
WHEAT--NomiRslly l,l6@l II Chicago
Spring l,74@l,76 Milwaukee Club; l,sl@
l,s4 Winter Red
CoRN-Sbade 6rmer l 32@l 80
oArs-In very fair demand and steady at
9l@9lA .l.Fl
PoRK-Firmer
BEEE-Firm and steady.
BUrTER 40.
Cur MEATS Firm
LARD.-A shade frmer, l3tal4t.
WHIsKY-Quiet. at 81 l7@l 20 for Western
PETRoLEUN-Firmer, 35 Crude; 65 refined
Bond, 62@65 Free.
New YORK, April l3.-Stocks irreg-
closing 6rmer. Money and 2 per cent Ster.
ling quiet and steady at 9lk. Gold 10.
$40 Coupons ia, 6's 81 Coupons III One
year certificates 99S. New York Central l42t.
Erie 81 24i' Reading:sl So. G. B. & Q.
481.
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CAIRO, April l0.-Prisoners who escaped
from Forrest at Jackson, on the 7th, have ar
rived at Memphis They report that Forrest
had his headquarters there, and had express
ed his determination of holding West Ten
nessee. he is driving out all Union men.
About twenty federas were taken prisoners
in the late fight at Augusta Arkansas. Gen
eral Dickey, with large rebel force, succeed.
ed in crossing Arkansas river. Memphis cot.
ton market active aud 6rm, with considera-
bic inanirY
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AEgaI.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

i Jehn BOOmsrshins No. 9ss4.
Anna. Boomershine ct al. Superior Court.
DURSUANT to an order Of sale made in the above
j. case by the Superior Court Of Moni gomery coun.
ty, Ohio, will offer Rt public sale, the premises
about two miles northwest Of PhillipsburR Clay town
ship, Montgomery County, Ohio, on ''II
Saturday, Nay II. 1854,
At one O'Clock Of said day the following described
real estate, Situate the eeounty of MontRomeFy
and state Of Ohio, in the township OF Clay and bound
ed and described AZ follows vz Being part OF of the
east half Of the northeast quarter Of section number
four, township six Of range four east etc, and bound.
ed follows, towit Beginning at the northwest cor.
ner Of the land belonging to Henry Bower; thence
south to the middle boundary thence west to the land
belonging TO Isaac Crow thence north along the said
Isaac Crows line; thence east to The place Of bcRn
ming, containing ninety acres with the exception
twenty. six off OF the north end of the above
described premises, heretofore sold by Bmpson Coz
to John Wisner and Daniel Brooks.
On writ OF partition issued in thus case the real es.
tate above described has been appraised a. forty five
dollars per and cannot sell for lehs than
OF the above Rppr asement
Terms-One- third cash; one-Lhird m one and the
remainder in two years from the day Of sale deferred
payments to bear interest and TO be secured by mort
gage on the premises.
AEoRGE WoGAMAN. sherin Mont. county
BY DAVID CLARK, Deputy.
8. D. JAcKssN, Attorney. ai6wts
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EWThe ineffsble granny who exposes

~ Ihe inetsble granny who exposes
the fyailty Of his sex every morning ear
ly" in the columns of the Chicago ITi6-
sshs, has made one of the neatest and most
complicated calculations that ever adorned
the character Of any philosopher since
/. the world turned round the first time. 1t
relates to ethnology, and illuminates the
occult mysteries Of miscegenation in an
''sminent degree" What the author does
not know about mulattoes would make
. but very small, and very uninteresting
book. We have gone to the trouble of
preparing suceinet synopsis of his dds
. coveries," and present them to our read
srs in the hope that it will raise the sub
, lime interrogatory in every 'fnquiring
mind,Y how only zone small head'' could
\ ache so. Having ascertAined that there
3 are seven hundred thousand mulattoes in
the United States, he pursues his highly
cOlorsd Investigations until he arrives al
the very polaics Of their blood, and pre-
sents an analysis of the same, which will
probably eventuute in driving Maximiliar
D panio-stricken and disgrsced, clean out
of Mexico and elsewhere. 1t is only to b.
regretted that it was not promulged il
time 10 have been appended as a sort o
J, stuuuinT IN. B." to the Presidents eman
cipstiOn proclamation. 1t would hav'
given it character, and what is bette
stilI would have added 5 cents at least. t
the prios at whichit is now being Peddls'
thrOueh ths country. Here is what W
.s,ll;nS sBsut.. boa Hol.oial ioh
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fe2TdaW2w
A Country Resldenee fOr Sale.

A DESIRABLE country residence, with fifteen
"A acres Of good land. lying one mile north Of Day.
ton on the old Troy road IL offered at private sale
There 10 large and comfortable frame house, and
grated apple, pear and peach trees; large assort-
ment Of strawberry vines, Of the Wilson, New Albany
and Prolific yareues also, about three acres OF young
eurrAni bushes, for wine purposes Any persons de.
aring 20 purchase are requesed TO call aud examine
the properly foI themselvea as the propretor s con
hdent that II will bear inspection
Also, ten and half acres Of timbeTed land, four
miles north OF Dayton, near the old Troy road.
no24daWu JAMEs KHOOP
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Anoth err Fight win DIok Taylor.

CAIRO, April l2--A report Of another 6ght
up the Red River has reached here Soon af-
ter our troops left Alexandria large rebel
force under Dick Taylor attacked our forti6-
cation and we're vigorously opposed by the
l28th Massachusetts and l26th New York,
under Colonel Smith. Our troops fought
bravely several hours, with considerable loss.
Rebel loss also considerable. No further par
ticu lars