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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-03-26
Ottawa House for Sale.

7 OFFER MY WE'LL KNOWN AND POPULAR HOTEL
| for Sale reasonable terms with the Furniture II
sold by the first of April will Rent it and sell the
Furniture.
also offer ny FARM FOR SALE, in the town Of Day
ton. ntaiaiEg IG0 Acres, well improved! wit. the
stock ard farming Tools, or pithout. Enquire of
o. IL. BUELL.,
February 81, lS64-.f. Otta,rd Nouss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-03-26
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-03-26
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Fer sale in Ottawa by 7. Y. CEfGss and b. WALKER.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

Of Central and South America Will have learn
ed that plot against their existence is laid,
that Spain and France are the parties who
have determined to subvert their govern
ments, and erect on this continent
thrones which shall be filed by creatures
of theirs. To prevent the ultimate execution
Of this plan, this great filIbustering scheme,
the republics referred to will doubtless band
together and form an alliance offensive and de-
fcns've such as will insure their safety against
tie acks Of France and Spain combined.
W sc shall have conquered peace, and a
CO .o'nt reconstruction Of the Union, the
rcf- of Central and Southern America
Wi in US their natural champion. Until
tie. ~ must act for themselves; and, to
judge from late appearances, they are willing
and able to do this. That Spain thinks so is
evident from her present attitude towards
Peru.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
wAsafsd1ox, July 81. 1894.

wAsnfkGfoH, July 81. 1894
EPPORTs or REPUDLICANs. TO HAVE 0KkxkAx
M'CLKLLAN RESTORED TO COMMAND.
Avery strong effort making hy republican politicisna
to induce the adminstraou to give General McCisa.
the command Of the desnes Of Washington - urged ~
the HxsAIp. They say that bis appointment demanded
by expediency that be can rally an army Of hundrsA
Thousand . hundred and nifty thousand men for ths
defence and to operate on Lsss 6auk -
advantage done the cause viii eompsnsats fcF ~
sacrifice Of personal feeling towards him, whiie -
they believe. he should fall 70 secure any considerable
support from the people, win dispose q oDcs asA
forever Of bis claims . leader, either military -
political. Hon. Henry J. Raymond arrived here thu
morning, 10 understood for the purpose q urging ~
matter upon the President,
APPOINTS ENr or 4 NEW RBaysrRAs o. rn
TREASURY.
Mr. J. p. Colby Of Montpelier, w., has bssn appointed
Registrar Of the Treasury. vice l. E. Cht>sadsa. ~.
THE HEAT IN WARRINGTON.
The weather here has been intensely warm fee ~
past Two days. The Thermometer ninssy-avs degrees =
the shade.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01
MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEWS.

GusriIls Attacks ON the steamer Ciars
CAIRO July 30, 1854
New Orleans papers the 2sd inst have been received
They contain no news
There was fair inquiry cotton but holders decllnsA
to SELL quotations. nominal at 81 es fos 0w mddiins.
General markets were unchanged.
The steamer Clara Bell was fred into ct Carroiitca
Landing on the cath by rebs, battery. Three shots
seven persons The steamer thea far ahead anA
had nearly repaired her damages, when che was again
attacked, the battery having been moved up ~
river This time four shells struck the boat -.
ting her on FIRE, aud she burned 70 ths watesr
edge. All on board escaped except one wounded
man, who ID supposed to have pershed In tho damea
tinclad boat TO protect the Clara Be and cs
menced to drive the rebels away. The ron-oad Losis
vile sent to the Of conflict but before ~
reached the place battery had been removed towards
Columbia
The Lsviahaa, with tie Pauline Carrot IL VOW.
after dark passed the battery above Thorn without msiss
tAtion. eA
The rebs, force In that vicinity 10 said 70 consist q
four hundred Texan cavalry With four pieces d artillery
The Ievisthan found eight steamboats, south Of Whse
river afraid TO venture up the stroim.
The bodies Of Colonel Crooks and oosrs killed u
~ late eight. twelve miles from Helena broaght -
tho Levialhsn Thirtyseveu prvates reported ~
have been killed In the tight and We lost or
cassons. The enemy numbered fifteen hundred, whue
eur force did NOT reach third Of that number
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

lston, contlNston and ofacehoideu. They
claim, II d true, that they are loyal; but II y
the loyalty that plumbers the government,
neeces the soldiers apd has furnished numerous
inmates Of Fort Lafayette and othergovern-
ment bastiles during the last few months
Now that we have given the Vallandigham plot
q complete airing, with all its oaths, addresses
and schemes, we intend shortly to furnish our
readers with the oaths, grips and passwords
Of tho Union League, the real secret political
organization of the times, and the most danger
GUS of all
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

The HrspANo-PERUvIAS DIFFICULT. The
Spanish government has made q proposal TO
the Peruvian authorities which may avert all
danger OF war between these Powers. NJ
Paoheco, the Spanish Minister, in despatch,
announces that his government will give up
tie Chincha Islands the moment the Peruvian
Cabinet disavows all completely in the atl
tempts made against the Spanish Minister at
Lima and promises TO punish the persons who
murdered the subjects Of Spain, I, obtain salts
faction for which latter offence the islands
we're seized Spain will also send another re-
preventative TO Peru, and hopes thus to avoid all
necessity OF . conflict. N. Pathcco blames
tie seizure OF the Chiacha Islands - a step not
In accordance with the will Of her Majesty Of
Spain, and exprssess desire that the matter
may be terminseS1 amicably. Tie Peruvian
authorities will dsubtless accept these over
lures and mako fLe promises required. The
islands will be given up, and Spain be saved
from Q war which could not have redounded TO
her benefit or glory. The Psruvian were
ful " reused, and would have made stout do
fence; in fact IL may fairly be dedaced that
the bold attitude Of Peru caused Spain to think
better Of attacking that republic.
Though this matter may rest here II will
baye had one permanent result, TAs reoublle'
=
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

Colonel sandsrson VA in possession 4 the whole secret
they were released on taking the oath Of allegiance ana
giving heavy bonds to appear for trial."
Very destructive fires have been raging In the woods
Of Maine for come time past On the goth un the nrs,
famed by gale swept down upon the village Of Salmon
Brook, and destroyed nearly the whole pace--upwards
OF twenty-five buildings. Many sheep and cattle in the
vicinity were also burned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

The VAILANDIGHAh PLor AND THE McCLHr-
Ian Minute MEN--We have received a perfect
food OF letters from individuals connected with
the organization of Minute Men in this city
denying in toto all connection with the
Northwestern conspiracy. We publish two Of
these letters in another column as samples of
the large number that we have received, which
give the denial as we'll as the real object and
purposes of these organizations In such explicit
terms as to leave no room for any person,
however much Of political partisan he may
be, to even for moment imagine that there
is the remOtest connection, in any manner,
shape or form, with the Vallandigham
plot One Of these letters comes from q secre-
tary Of one Of "the Mcclellan Minute Men or
ganizations;" the other is signed by the son Of
ex-Attorney General Cushing, secretary Of the
organization calling themselves simply "the
Minute Men," These letters both declare the
principles of their organizations as being open
and above board, and no secret. The letter
from the Mcclellan Minute Man is sufficiently
pungent to speak for itself.
That there is plot against the government
in the Northwest. originating with Vallan-
digham and his associates, is certain, and that
there are among the Wood peace faction in this
State some desperate and unprincipled charac-
tiers who are connected with it is
also probable; but that it has any strength
beyond that In this State is exceedingly
doubtful. That the agents of Mr.. Lincoln
in the Mississippi valley who have been on
gagged in exposing the vallandigham con-
spracy would be glad in some way to con-
meet the Mcclellan organization with this move
ment is apparent to everybody. The popu-
larity Of that gallant general, and the enthu-
slssm which greets the bare mention Of his
name in all sections, has alarmed the shoddy
Lincoln politicians and caused them to fairly
shake in their boots. They fear that their
days Of corrupt speculations, Of thieving con-
tracts and plundering from the public crib are
near their end unless they can in some way
damage the Presidential chances Of Little
Mac" In that is the whole secret of the at
tempt to fasten odium upon the Minute
Men Of this and other localities. We
have frequently stated that the ultra
V@landigham and Wood peace men were allies
Of the administration. The exposures which
we have published in the last few days fully
confirm our assertions. That it is the desire and
wish Of these ultra peace copperheads to get
control Of the Chicago Convention and nomi-
nate some person Of the Thomas H. Seymour
and Vailandigham stripe, so as to insure
McClcllan's defeat and the reelection of Mr..
Lincoln, needs no further evidence than the
joint efforts Of the ultra peace at any terms
conspirators and tho shoddy organs and poll
ticians to kill him off, But with all their
efforts that patriotic officer, representing, as he
does, the true sentiments of the conservative
people Of the North. rises higher and higher
in public estimation, and increases in popu-
larity with every attempt that is made to run
him down.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

bs decided solely upon this iasue:-Ds the
people want . good President and . speedy
reunion. or do they want four years more Of
Old Abe's administration
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01
s H E r M A N
wAnuoros, July 81. 1894

wv
Informatsn from General shsrman's army represents
Affairs to BE- In the highest degree satisfactory. Our
for the past few days have met with -
opposition from tho enemy; but they crouch behind
their forsinoatons-thus evidently showing they ars
afraid Of the artillery Of Gen. sherman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

Tux UNION LEAGUERs IN CoUNcfL-The State
Executive Committee Of the Union League or
ganization Of this State is to meet at Saratoga
Springs on Wednesday next the Sd day Of
August, at nine o'clock A. M. In order that
their actions may go before the local councils
with hill authority, they have called meeting
Of the State Council, to assemble at the same
place and same day at twelve o'clock.
Ths dodge is SO plain and palpabe that II
need not deceive any one. The Executive
Committees will get together at nine A. M,
and during the three hours which will elapse
befors the State Council assemblies they will
mark out the work and decide every point to
BE- raised, and all the State Council will have
to do is to ratify their actions The whole
concern 10 modelled after the principles and
mode OF operations usual In the Albany
lobby. A few Of the leaders Of the lobby will
gel ogsther In private room and decide what
the Legislature must with this and that bill,
and then disperse for the purpose OF informing
the members what they must do, and II 10 done.
So itis with these Union League gentlemen. Ths
Executive Committee Il the regularly author
lied lobby for the concern. We recently gave the
public some idea Of what this organization was
doing aud bow Il ws run Nv the ghoddY spccu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01
Rebel Troops Near KnoxviiIe.

From the Abingdon (rebe) ViFginIan.
Our troops now picketing o~ down In rennesseg
Rogersvlle, and perhaps still lower down and IL =
said there Yankee this side New Market
The whole force at Knoxville said be three Negro
regiments and battalion OF Michigandsrs about han e
the latter OF whom ri Now Market Brownow sttn
blazing away a. Knoxville advocating the election d Ale
and Andy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

The PRESENT PHASE OF THE DANISH CUES
rIoN-We hear from reliable sources that the
negotiations which have taken place between
the King Of Denmark and the Prussian govern
ment originated as follows:-The Berlin Cabi-
net caused it to be announced to the Emperor
Napoleon that the German allies, or at any
rate Prussia, were disposed to make peace with
Denmark, and accord such conditions as that
Power could accept, provided England were in
no manner connected with the affair; Denmark
to treat directly with Prussia and England's in
reference not be allowed; France or rather
the Emperor Napoleon, to assume, according
to the desire Of Prussia, the role Of Denmark's
friend.
These overtures were made known to the
Cabinet at Copenhagen by Napoleon, and King
Christian ct once despatched his brother, the
Count Of Glucksbourg, who proposed an armis-
tice, and the consequent settlement Of the affair
at Paris, under the counsel of Napoleon, to whom
the plenipotentiaries Of both Denmark and the
Allies are to appeal In case of disagreement.
1t is not yet known what conclusion the German
Allies may come to in this phase of the Danish
question, but hopes are entertained that the war
may thus be terminated. Such result would
OF course increase the prestige Of Napoleon,
who will have successfully terminated the war,
England having utterly failed to do so.
OLD ABE PUTTING HIS Foor DowN.-Ths
following note is very spicy. It seems that
Mr.. Charles Gibson, Solicitor Of the United
States in the Court of Claims at st. Louis,
wrote very strong letter to the President, re-
signing his position on account Of Old Abs's
broken pledges and the radical planks Of the
Baltimore platform. This is the reply
ExrcuTiyE MANSION, WAsnlxoros, July IS, 1864.
SR-Accordiug 70 the request contained Ia your note
have placed Mr. GQus letter Of resignation ia the hands
he accepts the resignation no will be glad to do with
any other which may be rendered this s for the pur
says be was not tha. be was so much indebted to
Mr. Gibson for having accepted the ONCE at FIRST not re-
memberng that be ever pressed him 70 do So or that be
behalf OF Mr. Gibson. He thanks Mr. Gibson for his
acknowledgement that be has been treated with personal
kindness consideration and no says he knows Of but
two small drawbacks upon Mr. Gbsons right to stin
ceve such treatment, one OF which 10 that he never
could learn Of his giving much attention to the duties Of
his ONCE and tho other 10 this studied attempt OF Mr..
Gibson TO stab him. s.vsry truly ygnS Gs:d!'ns
Now, is all Old Abe's spunk to be wasted
upon resigning officeholderss Has no nothing
to say to stupid officials, like Welles, or mis-
chievous blunderers, like Stantonf 1t seems
that he can be little plucky when he
pleases and whom the object Of his wrath Is
some small potato solicitor Now we want to
see him empty his walls upon the heads Of those
whose folly is putting the whole country in Gan
attitude of hostility against him." and who are
"stabbing him" more cruelty than thousand
Gibsons ever could.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

ENCoURAGNG.-The glorious news which
we publish this morning from General
Grants army should incite the Governors Of
Maryland and Pennsylvania to increased efforts
to, push forward the militia against the invaders
of their soil, that the commander Of the gallant
Army of the Potomac may not in any way be
diverted from his movements against Rich
mond by the operations Of the raiders this
side Of the Potomac.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-01

DEBATES OF THE REBEL CoNGREss-A NICE
Position FOR CONGRESSIONAL REPoRrERs.-A
person in our establishment received yester-
day, by mail from Richmond, letter request
ing him to engage three reporters possessed of
the requisite qualifications, to proceed to the
.ebel capital, in the course of the fall, to be en-
gagged in the official reporting u the rebel
Senate. The engagement is represented as
. lucrative and permanent one, and, conse.
quently, none but gentlemen of the highest
abilities need apply. The following extract
from the letter is worthy of consideration
The salary will be about four thousand dollars year
toe body viii be ia session will not exceed four I'VE
months annually They will md very little difficulty in
getting here BY way OF - or OF a. This s a
vurable opportunity for permanent and profitable enploy-
men forthfee good reporters and would request you,
As Particular favor 10 employ only such know 70
DC perfectly competent.
What do our peace negotiators and our mill
tary authorities say to this, Il the rebel Con-
gress at Richmond to be permanent" in
stltution: The two eccentric characters who,
in the recent peace congress at the great
cataract, represented Colorado aud tue Tribune
and that other no less eccentric gentleman
who deals in documents addressed ITO all whom
1t may concern" may possibly entertain no
objection to that nice little arrangem emit; but
we are rather inclined to think that "Uncon-
dtiona Surrender Grant" will interfere and
spoil the whole programme before the Ides Of
November, when the rebel Congress expects to
be again in session. That military eccentricity
has been celebrating the close of July by
blowing up the Petersburg Notifications, and
there is no saying what similar tricks he may
not be indulging in around Richmond in .
week or two. On the other hand, his able an
tagonist, Lee, is said to be specializing on the
chances Of securing the Capitol at Washing
ton for the next session Of the rebel Congress
In either cvent-and the former is most likely
to happen Richmond will not have the honor
Of entertaining the rebel legislators next win
ter. The Lucrative and permanent" positions
referred to will, therefore, we opine, have few
applicants. II there be any We shall refer
them, with our compliments, to Lieutenant
General Grant.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17

POLITICAL SPEAKING IN PLAcER.-A friend
- iA'eFVllle sends US full aud humorous
9 81 OF some political speeches made in
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17

which, owing to mistake in the means OF
conveyance, did not reach us antil yesterday
200 late to conveniently make room for it
Correspondents should send their letters by
express.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17
A CARD.
To the Union Voters Of the Territory Of
express.

To the Union VOters Of the Territory Of
Idaho:
Deeming the success of the Union cause in
this territory Of greater moment and impor-
lance than any personal or private interests,
1 hereby withdraw my name from the canvass
as a candidate for Delegate to Congress, and
ask all my friends, and all true lovers of our
country, to rally to the support of the Hon.
SAINT C. Parks for that position at the ensu-
ing election. A. g. TURNER.
IDAHO CITY, Sept. IS, 1864.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17
A CARD.
Z. Sept. Is, 1864.

Mr.. ED1ToR-SIR For the information of
our old customers and the public generally, we
beg leave to state through yourpaper, that the
destruction of our mill on Bear Run is not
likely to affect the price of lumber, as we
have a good assortment left amounting to
about ESQ, 900 feet, which we will continue
to sell at $50 per thousand. We also have a
mill of thirty horse power, complete, lying
idle at Boise city, which we will probably
have in operation in this vicinity within four
weeks. Most respectfully,
Robe & BUSH.
Idaho CITY Sent 9th 1864
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17

POLITICAL sPEAR1Ne.-The DemocT5cv ~
-1r'n this evening in front of Whites Ex.
onange. The Union party will do likewise
tomorrow evening at their stand near the
corner Of Main and Wall streets. Preston
Hsniey aad Others will speak in Pioneer citv
=, week from tomorrow evening in behalf Of
the Union party.
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17

AN important lawsuit entitled Dunlap ct.
al. VS.. Moore ct. al, has occupied much of
he time of the Dist. Court during the week
tt involves valuable ditch interests near Pla-
lerville, and is stll being argued to the jury
Boise news. (Bannock City, I.T. [Idaho City, Idaho]) 1863-1864, 1864-09-17

The Regular Term of the District Court
into which the present Special Term runs,
will begin on Monday morning. The Grand
Jury is already summoned, and will meet at
that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-20

~ The SOUTHERN REBELLION. This "a
norama was exhibited at Liberty Hall, last
evening, to a large audience, who showed tneH
appreciation by the manner in which my
cheered the great battles Among the AUDI
ence was noticed the Military Gov ernor, Gen
Slough and Staff, Provost Marshal " ellis, anU
many other Of the leading military men. ln'
Panorama will be exhibited again this evening"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-01-20

The Indianapolis Daily 'Joulnal states that
few days ago one hundged ducks were cap
tured on a lake or pond n ear Vincennes IN
way that proved almost as concluslvely as the
thermometer did the intense cold then pre-
vaing. AS the pond froze more and more
nearly over, the ducks would come out on the
ice, where the snow falling and melting on their
backs and sides would speedily freeze hard,
and thus fsten their wings so completely that
they could not fly. In this condition they
could only run slowly and helplessly about on
the ice, and the boys finding it out went IN
and knocked them over with sticks by scores.
In this way a splendid lot Of game" was bag
ged. without shot or any, serious bruises OF
the meat.
Changes ale to be made in the running time
of some of the trains of thew ashlngton branch
Of the Baltimore and OHIO and Of the Phila
delphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroads,
commencing to-day, to wit: The earliest train
for Washington will leave the depot at 40;
the second at ITO: the third at S.45; the
fourth at $40 A. NJ. the fifth at 800; the
sixth at 5. Is, and the seventh at $50 p M
In leaving Washington fot Baltimore the first
train starts at g. 90; the second at I; the third
at lO.45 A. NJ; the fourth at 3 the fifth at T.
25; the sixth at 5, and the seventh at 80
?. N.
A letter states that the =. S. Consul Mr.
Baker, at Maryvile, Mexico, killed a Uni ted
States sailor who had deserted from the steamer
Saginaw, because the sailor refused to obey
the Consul order to take bis place in the stocks
prepared for his continent emit AS the sailor
was unarmed the killing is regarded as wholly
understandable Mr. Baker has been arrested
charged with the murder in the first Degree
and will probably be sent to San francisco for
trial by the American courts. His exequator
Will be Withdrawn. He claims to have acted
in self defence.
Gold, in New York yesterday 1891. The
New York Herald Of yesterday says: The
bank statement is very unfavorable, and fears
areentertained that trouble in the money market
may ensue in consequence OF the increased
contraction in loans and discounts 4 crisis
of some sort in momentary affais is evidently
approaching, and outsiders are admonished to
make ample preparations to meet II. The
sudden and radical change in gold quotations
had the effect to unsettie the markets, for
merchandise; and render prices huctuating
Some time since an expedition, under Gen.
Wild, visited Easton, n G., where guerilla
was caught and hung General Picket, in re-
taliation, hung a Federal soldier near Smiths
Mills, and his body was found by detach
ment of Spears cavalry on the 18th inst,
with the following words nlacarded upon it.