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McCielIan's Letter CT Acceptance,

We give this admirable letter in another
column. Chaste and faul;less in style, like
all the productions Of this eminent man. it
erlbodies 50 clear ard full 4 statement Of tie
issues involved in the pending political con
test, that no democrat should fail always to
keep = copy about his person 1t harmon
ses not only perfectly with all Mcclellan
has ever done or uttered, but also completely
in spirit and in ever word and letter with
the Chicago platform. There Is no doubtful
or ambiguous sentiment in it. As cotem-
porary beautifully remarks, 1t rings out in
clear tones the watchwcrds of Amcricon pa
triotism. As the people catch that glorious
response to the demands of the hour. their
hearts Will be fired with grander enthusi-
asm than ever before reused . free nation TO
vindicate its rights and its honor" Umdcrthe
inspiration of such clarion tones the peo-
pie must be fired with zeal for the cause
that viii render them inyinciblc in their march
10 victory.
The grand issue which IS thus presented
by The democracy. through McCl .l!ea their
Standard bearer to the country. IS expressed
in a worI-"peace AMI reunion, or disunion
and perpetual w;,F.'' Mcclellan cays " When
a1y one state Is wiling to return 10 the union,
- ".-~-' = = With n full guar.
altee Of its constitutional rights" Lincoln
ssys. No peace unt:lthe constitution (Which
guarantees to the states the right to REGULATE
their domestic affairs in their own way is
ovcrthrsyn. and TO negotiations for peace
except upon that revolutionary basis" Tie
oac means peace and restoration oftne Union
in 80 days after Mcclellan Is elected. on the
only just, honorable. and lawful basis Of the
constitution the other means the overthrow
Of the constitution and war to the end of the
present generation. With the issue thus
clearly presented. can any patriot or honest
man hesitate how to vote? The letter of
Mcclellan i. as it should and must be, tie
finishing blew 10 the administration par,r.-
Around him viii now gather those tens of
thousands in the North seeking some honor
able escape from the perils threatened bv
= sccouI term OF the present most infirln.
incapable and runious Administration, Join
ing with the Democracy in the determination
10 reform TIE Government, speedy restore
the Union, and give TO the long waiting pco-
pie Che glorious blessings Of peace and fra
sernity-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
siaj. Gen. oglcsby--vSho Pays the Fid-
dlcrs.

Arc the people aware Of the tact that Maj.
Gen. Oglcsby, while traversing the State
making speeches to secure his own election
as Gov. of Illinois, is drawing pay from the
public Treasury at the rate of about 500 q
month Cor services as Major General in the
field? Such is the fact. When a private
soldier in the army, who gets SIG a month
equal to about s. at the present price ofgrecn-
backs. asks for q furlough of a week or two
to 90 home and fix up his private business,
Q failure to do which may ruin him financially,
the boon is generally denied him. but if grant
ed, his pay stops during his absence. But
when a Major General asks to be !'relieved,'
that he NAV 90 home and make speeches for
himself and his master Old Abe, his request
is not only promptly granted, bat his pay
goes on exactlya as if he was facing the enc
mics of his country in the field, instead OF
abusing better patriots than himself or his
master from the stump at home. Now one
thing is certain. Maj. Gen. Ogleshy is recciv-
ing enormous pay from the public treasury
fJr which lie don't pretend to be rendering
the least service, and il such business can
be characterized by q m!der word ,han steal
ing. we don't know it. Maj. Gen. Dgicsby,
as an honest man, can DO but one of two
tlings-e:tller retura Immediately to his du-
ty-iu The field. OF resign and stop plundering
the public treasury otthe thounands for which
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
Lincoln aue Davis az Generals.

Lincoln can take to himself the conso!a-
ton OF the idiot who. when another idiot
passed him, sniggerci out "He-he-he. That
chaps more foo!er than me- Lincoin's tax
ing the army Of the Potomac OF: Of the
hands of Mcclellan and turning it over to
Pope, was almost clualled, ut least in stu
pldIty, by JEFF. Davis when he dismissed john
ston frcm the command of the rebel arn1y in
Georgia and gave it to Hood. Johnston
fought Sherman from Chattanooga to Allan
ia, for OYER sixty days, and lost less than one
man to !shcrmans five; and adhcring to the
same system OF tactics, his army would to-
day be stronger than Sherman 5. and he could
defy him in open field. But he was too saw
ing Of his means-:oo careful Of b,oodlct;ing
to suit the Southern ho.spurs, who demanded
a man like Pope, who wasn't afraid to hurt
the eneiny''-'.who had no lines OF retreat"
&c. SO the capable Gen. Johnston was re-
moved, and the noisy braggart Hood installed
in his place. Well, in two weeks Hood lost
$4,000 men, and retreated farther in q week
than Johnston had done in month The
parallel will be complete when Johnston is
restored to the command in Georgia, as Nc
Clciian was alter Pope's discontinue.
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War New OF the Week.

TIE war news Of tho past week has been
rather dull. The report that Mobile had
been taken proves untrue. The latest news
from there states that Farrigut has moved
his feet to point within 5 mile, Of the city.
but that no Immediate movement for the cap,
lure of the city IS contemplated.
Grant is being rapidly reinforced. and so
i, Lee. Rebel deserters say that Lee told
his men few days 6, that he would give
Grant just II days to leave there. Gas.
Gen. Sbermans * at Atlanta. resting and
recruiting for new campaign. Gcn- s. has
ordered all loyal citizens of Atlanta to 90
forth. md rebels TO move south.
Early and Sheriden occupy about the same
relative positions in the Shenandoah valley
that they occupied week ago
Sterling Price is moving towards Missouri
with 5000 troops. and Intelligence of his en-.
trance into the state is hourly expected. Ma
gruder. Shelby and Dobbins are cooperating
with him: and portion of their forces are at
or near Cape Girardeau. The village of Iron
Mountain was captured by detachment OF
Marmaduke's command on Tuesday night
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Council Proceedings.
Tuesday, September 9th. 1864

Tuesday, September 9th. 1864.
Regular meeting. Present AID. Rowland, Looney
Bow, Mason, Murphy, Feuneil, McGinnis, Hath.
a.yay. j Her, Reynolds, and Ceilings.
Tic Mayor being absent. motion, Aid
DYw was aTpo,niei PRESIDENT pro TEN.
Minutes oiiast meeting read and approved.
Petition Of henry Carol aud others asking the
City council ~ cause Nebraska street III Railroad
addition to Ottawa To be opened aud put Ii, good
repair Is far east as Gulon street.
TN motion OF Aurphy, petition received and the
PRAYER thereof granted.
Detition OF William Norris asking the privilege
20 take the cCai from GuiSn street in from. of
horth 20 feet Of lot 3YI Black Railroad addition
10 Ottawa. .
On motion of HathewaY petition received and
referred TO street arr alley committee with power
TO net.
On motion of Masau,
Ordered that the committee on laws and ordin.
ances he Instructed TO report an ordinance at the
next meeting Of the city council fixing fire limits
On motion of Miller, the petition Of Jacs5
Kemp in relation 10 the side walk il. front Ct Ills
premises was taken M and
On motion, OF Fer:.eli referred 70 the street and
alley committee.
On motion of REYNOLDS. H... .
Ordered that the sum of four dollars be appro
prIated to Marshal Miller TO aid him iu construct
i"S a road way from Courtney stree. .a'his pre-
misses. .-.. .r|
Ga motion Of Murphy, ..r
Ordered that the supervisors Of streets be in
s'ructed 20 construct new bridge across the gut
Ter IN dol!et stree. East side Columbus street
On motion Of Miller, -....- -..e
Ordered, That the sum of 1900 be paid Uick
Lonrle on his contract for the construction Of
POPLAR street sewer.
On motion of Murphy,
Ordered, That the City ATTORNEY be instructed
to notify all persons who now are or have been
diggiu. Goals in Nebraska Post streets, to fill
anu gravel said streets within 80 DAYS after notice,
ana II sand notice Is not complied with, to com
nlence legal proceedings against the parties I'M
mediateiy. r'
On melton of Miller
Ordered, That Ulick Bourke be authorized to
extend Poplar street calvert across jackson
street.
Ca motion of Looncy,
Ordered That the Supcrv isor of streets be IN
struced 70 use the road labor in graveling superior
street ties. of the Fox River House'n SUD ward.
On motion of Mason, r......
Ordered, Tha. the supervisors OF streets be in
struced TO construct crossing across CLINTON
street south side of Main street upon j. W. Calk-
as furni shing lumber for the same.
On motion of TenneI,
Ordered. That the supervisors of streets be in
siructed to construct street crossing across ash
inkton strset West side of La Sale street. -fl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

Orders have been received e. Spring
Field from Washington, directing that
hereafter all recruits enlisted in the feeders
Il! army shall bs BRANDED ,riM lie ictfeI' /
Ia the small Of tie bret.
This is humiliation to winch the
soldiers of no nation have been SUBJ
.jected since the dark ages. No human
beings, except renitentiarJ convicts and
French galley slaycs, are subjected to this
disgrace. To compel soldiers to submit TO
this infamy, is degrading them to the lev
Il OF cattle Even the STAKEHOLDER Of the
South has not dared to brand his slaves
except for misconduct or crime.
This infamous order should sink Abra>
ham Lincoln to the lowest depths OF pop
uIar osloquy and contempt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

The 18th annual Fair of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society has been in progress at
Decatur since Monday ofthis week. and ap-
pears - be proving highly successful. All
departments are well filed with articles for
exhibition. and the crowds in attendance are
larger than usual. The receipts to Wedncs-
day evening were $9,3j0.
The Sanitary fair, held in connection viii;
the state fair. is also proving very successful.
The articles contributed are very numes>.!s
and valuable, and to them has been added
all the machinery ~ exhibition at the state
fair Tie receipts for adnittance cards alone
to Wednesday cYeniag waye 5000
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

GSh t'i.tE-Ct tCis Isich3. convention.
The Democratic Convention of the 9Th
Congressional District met al Morris, Grundv
County, September 10Th, l$ai, pursuant to
call, 20 rorninG;c = candidate for member OF
Congress Tor said District
The Convention was organized bv tie e,ec-
ton Of Col. William Smith, OF Viii County
to the chair, and J. II. Fclch, Of Randall. and
+. Ni;chchn. Of Ia Sale. Secretaries.
All the Counties composing the District
were represented in the Convention, cxccrt
Du Page and kanl.kcc.
On motion, Convention proceeded to take
an informal vote, bv Counties. 10. member of
of La Sale, i, Samuel *. Casey, Of VIII, is
votes.
notion. Conyen,ioa proceeded to a for
nal vote, resulting in u unani.na5 vote for
Samuel X. Casey.
On motion, the Chair appointed the Dis
trict Genital Corresponding Committee. con
slsting of the following gentlemen, viz: c. Ear
ley OF VIII, p. \. Armstrong of Grundy. +.
Avery of In Sale, +. \. Black of Kendall,
Robert Napcr Of Du Page, and r. n. Murray
of kankakec.
On motion, the Chair appointed commit
tee of four to wait on Mr.. Casey and inform
him OF his nomination. consisting of John
Iiisc of La Sale, John Barr OF Grundv. S. "
Bowen of VIII, and j. II. Eelch ofKendan.
Voted that the proceedings of this conyea-
ton be published i'll the Democratic papers
Of the District
On notion Convention adjourned.
JAMES j., n.1f Il. ;;nlcn, Secretaries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

ELECTIONS. The Republicans set up Il
squeak of shou. over tine Maine and
Vermont elections, because they have
held their own in those states-not quito
their own, however, for in Vermont the
democrats have gained 800 votes. The
Democrats expect nothing from New Eng
land She is growing altogether too fat
and Iich off the Middle and Western
states by this war to want il to Cease. A
straw of a good deal more significance was
tie City election at Alton on Tuesday,
the Democrats having carried their May
or and city officers by 200 majority. The
City gave Lincoln large majority in 1860.
That shows how the cat is jumping in the
West
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
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CielIan and the Platform.

There were, all know, tens Of thousands of
good citizens and Democrats awaiting with
! pravcrful solicitude the result OF the Chicago
Convention. determined to'support Its candi-
| date if he should he placed upon IN umlstak-
ably Union platform, and especially If the
candidate himself should be an earnest and
uneouivocal Union man. The opinions OF
| snch citizens, now that the result is before
the country, IS entitled to respectful consider
alton. If they can find aught in the resolu-
tons adopted at Chicago which in the remot-
.es, manner looks to the recognition oi Inc
! Southern Confederacv. uphoids the doctrine
/ of secession in any Of its forms, or excuses
| the great treason Of the Southern leaders, 1t
will be reasonable for them to object, and we
can bear with Them patiently in any effort to
elucidate the discovery. But we protest
AGAINST the unfairness Of the criticisms OF
those partisan presses and politicians who
look ct the whole action OF the Chicago Con
vention with the prc-detcrmined object Of be
inc displeascd No matter what had been
done. We should have seen these parties de-
nouncing both candidate and platform byva-
riops tactics Nevertheless, 1t is true that
the Chicago nominee and resolutions are
Of such character that the ab9litionists are
bewildered rs 10 hat course the" shall adDp,
10 make their opposition most effective. For
/
instance. one arraigus NcCLELLAy as 4 rank
"Coprcrhead, with q view 10 inJure him
among the Conservative Republicans who are
daily ranging themselves under his banner
in this election, while another, like the Ms
souri, Dehoclof, urges that the Convention
took "a man as near as possible to Mr.. LIN
CoLS," to iniure him among the countless
hosts who detcst the latter. In ike manner
the platform, than WHICH no clearer, more
pers;J;cuous or more cyrJiic, declaration Of
principles was ever known III the history Of
parties, IS tortured By one to mean one thing
and b. auotLer the very reverse. these inter
pre,atious being intended 10 affect, if posi-
bic. the views Of different classes Of Demo
GEAR.
The Chicago Platform IS essentially q peace
platform The tistipctness which character
izes is expressions IN ether respects Is not
less marked in than this. l. rotouly sa- reaco,
bat II mean. pcac". Batwha. bind otpcacc:
! The peace that MAJ De had ct any tine by
the withdrawal Of our armies and Tie acE
low.edeemort u the dissolution Il the Coz
crnmcat? The peace that contemliates die
determination o. tie Southern people -; Not
AT all. The peace il looks u = q restoration
Of the fra.ern.l I'D between :he sections
.,,. he iGsiy of tie f,d~,H F5si1e ntH.o
suites It demands no impossible c1ntl-
Mons. l. requires 10 g-vu.ot.y.4a r. -. ~
the laws or institutions 81 tie SJ.taega
State. II q word /: is a. unconditional
Unto. platform. ia t.- bet sense ~. Tie term.
/ Tie .aarlmlu, Of Union ard peace perrades
/ It throughout.
! While tie platform saeats peace ard says
/ i. saws U..lJG auLIa I. IL ped ,e- the
( Drraoa-arv % uusverving Elcli-g ~ this priu-
7 ctul- rs ''.le CuIv solid foundation q! oar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

SOLDIERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT, writes q
correspondent from the army Of the Potomac
"are rapidly finding their level here. They
are fast being changed to teamsters, cooks,
&c. Nobody any longer speaks of them as
toIerabe fighters"
There are at present about $1,000 of these
dusky warriors in Uncle SANS employ, who
receive tie same pay as white soldiers At
the same time, the government is issuing
daily abont $4,000 rations to their decripit
parents. wives, and children. Government
however, has no rat.ons to issue % the desii-
tute families Of white s,ldiers--:hey are of
60 much lea: importance then Ui.gers!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
McClellan's Acceptance.

GENTLEMEN: / have the honor to aci'-
nov ledge the receipt Of your letter informing
me of my nomination by the Democratic Ma
tionai Convention recently assembled at Chi
cago. ~ their candidate al the next election
for PTcsidgn; OF the United S,atCs
II Is unnecessary for me - "a, t. yeu that
this nomination CONES t. me uEso;tslii
am happy 70 know that when the nomination
WAS made, the record Of my ptblic il: was
kept in view.
The effect Of long and varied service in the
army during wa and peace. has been to
strengthen and make Indc..J.e il Ely miud
and hart the love and reverence for the
Union. Constitution. laws aud aaE 81 our
country impressed upon me in early youth.
These l,ciu-= have thus far gurlaltae course
Of M nj. s.d midst continue - DO - uEll
IL end.
The cxisteuc- q more than one govern
Ihcut over the regions once owned by our flag
Is Incompatible with tine rcace, tire power aIi,i
the happiness If the r. PEE. lac prc5erya-
ti0a OF or | us#n wa tie sole avo"al o.
irct 70 Which the w-r us comm, need. 4
should nave been Conducted for that object
only. and in accordance witl th1;, prino'-'iss
which took occasion - dec.-le wh..c ~
active service. Thus conducted. the w0ra Oh
reconciliation woa,t lrrc hcon oasv. md wc
u.-a. have -aaun3 the r...,.-- y- OAR many
y.s.p-.,H Oh ..I.- add s-a
The Union Wa originally .---a--- ly Inc
exercise. OF a spirit e cancellation and --.--
promise. II restore and preserve E. tac
same spirit must prevail! in our councils and
I ia the .e4y,s Of: oar Pe1r, Tie Te-eataG-
J. arae., o.. a.. j.,a. .a a.. H. i.-c-~.rr Is,
aat must continue 10 Pc. ;l4 l-a sreEs4l.a
condition in any settlement. So -5ou ae RI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

The abolitionis,s have been trying to draw
little comfort from a report that Vallandig-
ham and Fer. Wood had come out against
Mcclellan, since the publication of his letter
OF acceptance. But even that crumb is de-
MED them. Vallandigham but three days
aso announced his purpose to stump Ohio for
Ict4ailan, and Wood publishes a strong
card =. ...so- # Little Mag
Gen. Joe Hooker, also, has come ont unc-
auigocaiy for Mcclellan, aud So has the y.
J. m rsld.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

We are assured by gentlemen wro have
travelled extensively through the State during
the past few week, that the corn crop OF
Illinois viii this year exceed that Of any pre-
yiCus wear. The corn is now also nearly be
vond danger from cariy fros;s and the crop
will not oily be Nory large, but Of an un.
usually good quali5y.-ChicagoJ Journal, l4th.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

CAN'T Go LINCOLN.-Danl S. Dickinson. %
\. l., who year ago such great pet
among the Lincolni.cs, refuses to support
Lincoln for reelection. lie is at the head of
the movement in New York forsanother con
yeution and q new deal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
The Draft.

POSITIVE orders from Washington direct
the draft to take place on Monday next in
all districts that have not filed their quotas
~ volunteering. Doubtless the wheel of
fortune VIII turn at Joliet for this district as
wei as everywhere else
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

Fremont, it is said, has placed letter Of
withdrawal il the hands of his friends, who
VIII soon give it to the public.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

%o-l... Is ir-' iscl g. =! -do.nit may concern tn;
= t,ie raic:. crci GGariian If Nathan p. Nj
calf. owen =. I,tg,.g William y. S-tclI. JOHN =.
-IL GeurEc Ict-7lf, AMI Mlry T. N+clf minors r:.l
F.lIIy TIL first lly Of october \ L. IS;si b.
i1- ,,oy IT. tn q term A d. 1861 II tn Comfy
II L. sale equity the Stitc Illinois reader an
-.rt -.. Court f iiS such Guardian and ten
der his resignation OF the o;cc OF Guardian Aforesaid
pursuant I'.r IL such made aud provided
NErSr% Cos
SCI. oh. rSTt Gt.gr3ifE a. Gr.yS.a,G
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s,:s.ps7ARD,s PATENT
BLIND HINGE and FASTENER.
,,;.,: Eeasous why II Is the Best ana ost
desirable

,st The Blinds be opened shut from the insIds
or room or hui ding, without raising the SASH, OF
opening the window.
o, IL scnr-Iy fasens or locks the blinds when open
or shut any point angle ut which they may
be eff
which not lie said 81 any other hinge.
9Th The Blinds can be replaced or hung. after their
removal. with and facility nun any other
Eirg~. Try IHs MoosL.
3,h The wind Garnet IN or raise the 81 dds OF, under
GRn circumstances.
9Th Any chnd. or tn. most stupid domestic, cannot
fail 20 operate or work them.
.th. The bearing working parts covered and
protected TO be free from the actien Of rosts ice,
".
St. II is more compact in form, simple and dur
ih'e, and ops cd with FAR than other
similar Hinge -
futher it eau be applied readily than most, and
asrapidly as any Hinge in market, II combines ALL
the merits of any ether Hinge and MORN.
1851 PRACTICAL THING. TRY IT!
sTRAwN L POwELL, AQe~hs
Ottawa June - 1874 For La SyHe County.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

Rear of Glover Cooks Elosk opposite Post ohee bi0'h
The leo Crca1r being the undtrsig'c ma
rcranGcd his fine the al Ills ,ihnS S'i'
Oyster House for Ladies aud .rnfcincI- 49,,
Oysters in the She'll IL. Cans. p chicd always ~ w,
anal served up in way that may be de'lrca'"'"
Fried. Roasted Scollo,>l, &C., &c r.... -,
Hot Ctc, Tea Chocolate or any wholesome "'' "''
wiiskcy ale or other pusnn'Iis hIhFS; -, a. =. ;.
No., . ISiI fm .f HENRY WALTiIER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
TO MARRIEDLADIES

They p0cnluly adapted they bring the monthly
period with such perfect regularity
could furnish any qarnity o Testimonials OF It's ell
cacy from my patients but the practice Of para i!nS
bought and fictitious before the public il sopfvalet,
DO not deem ii advisable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17

At the New York Democratic State Con.
vention, last Tuesday, Horatio Seymour vas
-cnorina,ed for Governor by reclamation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1864-09-17
OTTAWA ACADEMY.
Desirable Property For Sale.

TDJO~ES H. l. ~ and other desirable Lots and Blocks
Tor sad. in the City ui In Str belonging 10 the Estate
a. Haitian dc,s,. aisn the the building known
tic ST CHARLES HOTEL in the same city. The location
Of tits property would be suitable ste fora Mi Tor fHf
.hcr n,rti.uars cua,urs Of Mrs. B NJ iIAILIGhS,
49, EN"rItTiX. la Sills or ot
JOHN PEENpERGASf,
. ~ ,-c, %, Ottawa.