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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

A "DIsoYAL" JUDGE.-Judge Witherell. ir
Detroit, has had The temerity to defy Stanton
A few months ago, soldier fred upon and
killed hackmnn Of that city, by order Of a
party of inebriated officers. These perpetra-
tors of murder were arrested and held by the
local civil authorities whereupon the war
department at Washington demanded that
they should be handed over to the federal
military authorities. Judge Witberell peremp.
torily ordered the sheriff not to give them up,
and the sheriff, being democrat and believ.
ing the civil 70 be above the military power,
obeys the former. Stanton will probably be
obliged to back down.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

We only ask justice for the negro. Let
him alone. Give him an opportunity ant
stand off. fhe is lazy, let him starve. He vii
soon find his level Give him fair field
Just as you give to blue-eyed German or a
swar.hy Pole. He don't want protection,
nor provost marshals to make him work
God has given him appetites, wants, energies
and reason. Stand back and let him Use
the = New York Tribune.
Will the Tribune please discourse after this
fashion to those who ask protection for New
England manufacturers. Why not let them
find their level? Why must they be protect
ed against the ruddy-cheeked Englishman
the blue eyed German, the volatile French
man, and patient-plodd,ng Hollander? Why
must the nation be taxed to protect the cot
ton and Wooden and Goldfish lords Of the
northeast. Are they less capable Of taking care
of themselves than the negroes Give the
west fair field to buy where it can buy the
cheapest, and not compel it to buy from New
England.-Chicago Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

The Congressional Ccmmitte on the Con-
duct of the War, in their forthcoming report,
detail the savage and inhunan treatment oil
our prisoners by the rebels. and congratulate
our authorities that in all cases the rebei
prisoners in Our hands have been well treated
and that on our par t the late contest was in
all resi- Gets conducted according to the rules
of the most civilized warfare.
But why don't that vir,uous committee ex.
plain rhy our prisoners were not exchanged,
but allowed to endure this Savage and IN.
human treatment so long in southern pris
ons?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
The Soldiers' Welcome and Cele-
braaiOn nS OTTAWA On the 4th.

We had hoped to be able to publish full
programme to-day Of the arrangements that
are made and making with reference to .he
Grand Soldiers Welcome at Ottawa OF the
4th, but find it impracucable. We are able
to say, however, the arrangements are On q
large scale, and Of nature to insure a
splendid ovation. Not only all the ladies of
Ottawa, but Of half the towns Of the county,
are enlisted in it, aud neither means or labor
will he spared on the gentlemens' side of the
house.
Provisions will be abundant for all
Iced drinks and other refreshments with
out limit.
The best of music, and plenty of 1t.
Nothing, all the soldiers Of the county and
all their friends may depand upor. it, will be
spared to make the day at Ottawa on the Attn
day to be pleasantly remembered all their
lives
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

THE WHEAT CEor IL Central ILLIEoIs.-
A correspondent of the Missouri Democrat
writing from Sandoval, Illinois, under date Of
June %, says:
"lhe wheat crop will not be more than q
half crop, OH account of blight Occasoned
by the rust. Some fields viii n promised
from twenty to twenty-five bushels per acre
will not yield oy er seven to tselve. Some G.
our farmers are very much discouraged, and
state their crops hardly worth harvesting
The promise here for an abundant yield will
beyond doubt, be very poo-, on account o.
rust, occasioned by the late heavy rains.
have been told by gentleman from Indiana
that fields which there promised, a few week:
ago, from twenty to thirty bushels per acre
will not be cut at all. on account Of the seal
which has ruined the wheat prospect there
the farmers having already turned their cattle
in upon them"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

ASSASSIN ALTON TRIALs.--The assination
trial at Washington have dragged their slow
length along for eight weeks, and vre on the
eve of beng brough, TO close. About the
last witness examined WAS Conover, the man
WHO swore 50 infinitely to the Matching of the
assassination conspiracy in Montreal, and
who then went back to Montreal and swort
as strongly the other way On lis last ex
animation, lie explains his strange SWEARING
in Montreal By saying he did it under duress
the secessionists there threatening to kill
him if he refused
Various attorneys, for different parties
on trial. have submitted arguments in behal.
Ct their clients. the main one, however thus
far made, being that Of Rcverdy Johnson
denying the Jurisdiction of the court In the
course of it, he made this sweeping state
ment:
"Cntil this rebellion, military commits
zion like the present, organized in a loyal
state or territory. where the courts are open
and their proceedings unobs.ructed, clothed
with the jurisdiction attempted to be conferred
upon you-a jurisdiction involving not only
the liberty but the lives of the parties on trial
1T is confidently stated is not to be found
sanctioned or the most remotely recognized
or even alluded TO by any writer on military
law in England or the United States, or in
any legislation Of either county,
The court, having proceeded so far in the
trial, viii hardly decide in favor of its OWL
want of Jurisdiction bur it will find it diff
cult satisfactorily to answer Mr.. Johnson's
argument.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

VERY rE-'DIsIxrEREsrED AT.
rEcr1oS," An exchange says young
lady Of a neighbor ing city, upon being in.
formed of the sudden death of her lover. ex.
claimed "Oh, that splendid gold watch of
hisl Give it to me that / may remember
him and cherish his dear memory" We
think this dear g,rl was outdone by one not a
thousand miles from Utica, who when some
one asked If she " ould cut a lock from her
dead rother's head as u token Of remem
brance, enthusiastically exclaimed: "Oh, yes;
do cut eff the hair it will make such q
beautiful. switch u s2rse ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

CHICAGO MARKEr-Gold opened in New
York yesterday at 1881, and closed at 1899
The decline in gold and the urfavorable
advices from the Eastern market caused a
dull and heavy feeling IN our produce
markets yesterday, and prices were heavy
and lower Flour closed dull and l0@l5c
y brl lower. Wheat was dull and 2(G4c p
bu. on the several grades, and closed heavy
at $1.04}@l.O5 for No. spring. Corn de.
clined 3c q bu., and closed dull at Sac for
No. !. Oats declined l9l4c p bu, and
closed dull at Acc for No. |. Rye and barley
were without decided change.-Repubticen,
Ju,H 30 mi sac -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

JEFF. DAvIs.-The question as to how
and where Davis is to be trie1 remains in
doubt. He is still at Fortress Monroe, not
in chains, and never was, except few hours
and is said to be much improved in health.
The Washington Chronicle asserts that he
will be tried in that city, before a civil court,
aud that be will be indicted for completely in
the murder OF Mr.. Lincoln, as we'll as for
treason. Mrs. Davis is temporarily residing
at Savannah, and is said 70 be in state Of
great destitution.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

In the Chicago Times and Tribune OF
Saturday last,-xe find full and interesting
accounts Of the commencement exercises at
this celebrated educational institution near
South Bend, Ind. Besides the usual exerci-
ses on such occasions, great feature OF the
affair was the presence of Gen. sherman,
whose children were mong the student, and
who delivered the closing address. But
another feature, OF no less interest to his
many friends in Ottawa, was the fact that the
valedictory address as delivered, and the
highest honor Of the day awarded to, an OF.
t.wa student-Mr. Hugh Gillen.
The Times gives the following synopsis OF
Mr. Gillen's address
His manner was that of the hard.worked
student. He spoke briefly of the time that
had elapsed since last commencement. Now
they met happier than during the last four
years of war. They knew their country WAS
safe, rs tie presence on the stage Of General
Sherman fully declared. (Applause. Who
but student could realize the pain Of sepa.
ration from all the entertainments of Notre
Dame, the winding paths, the crystal lakes,
the cooling fountains, the dulce; chime OF
the silvery bells? They could mover forget
their dear ainaa mater. Some would go forth
| to day never to enter these classic halls
again but in after years "reminiscences oil
their college life would be vivid. Before him
| sat the venerable father who founded this
institution. He came here when the spot
was wilderness, when the savage lighted
his calumet beside the camp fires, ON the
shores of these beautiful lakes, they loved 90
we'll. This holy father had recently been
raised to the highest position In his order IN
America. Paying a feeling tribute to the
professors, and bidding the students an affec
tiona:e farewell, the speaker retired.
The institution appears to be in mos
Aourishing condition, over 400 students being
presen, during the last term
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

Struck OIL.-A!sin Frary has found oil
in digging for coal at Macon, Grundy county.
Like the oil at La Sale, it ooz-s out of the
bottom of a well. and is gathered on the
surface of the water. He has commenced
boring, and as the augur descends the oil
increases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

Russian PLAGuE.-A letter has been re.
ceived at the custom house, New York, ad
dressed to the state department by our consul
at Port Mahon, announcing that the Russian
plague is extending westward more rapidly
than is generally supposed, and advising tina.
all cargoes arriving from Russian or Turkish
ports be rigidly scrutinized before landing
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

The St. Louis Democrat claims that the
vote on the proposed new constitution Of Mis-
souri, shows majority Of 1000 in the affirm
alive.
The St. Louis Republicans, per contra,
maintains that the new constitution has been
defeated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

RREcKEyEIDGE.-li circumstantial account
il puh.ished Of the escape of Breckenridge to
Cuba, after being so nearly taken with JEFF.
Davis He IS still at Havana, aud counsels
his friends there to throw themselves on the
clemency Of tae President and ask for par
don, intimating that be shall do SO himself.
IN case his application fails. he vii! probably
On tn Suaip
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

The total number of Union prisoners at
Andersonv:lle, from February 26th, 1864. 10
March Gath, 1865, was ,524. Tho number
of deaths among them was l2,ss4-thc
greatest mortality in one day beng l27,on
the 23d Of august last.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

The Iowa Republican State Convention
last week not only declared in favor of uni
versal negro suffrage, but also in favor Of
allowing the Indians in that state to vote. II
negroes aud Indians are fit to exercise the
elective franchise, can a sane excnse be in.
vented ioE debarring intelligent women from
the same privilege?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
60 to Spain

CRoPs.-From almost every SECTION IF the
northwest We have cheering accounts Of the
state Of the crops. and promise Of an abund.
die and southern part Of this state, however
where the wheat harvest has commenced,
there is considerable complaint of rust, and
shc wheat crop there is reported below an
average. Fruit, however, looks fine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
Circuit Court.

The court has been all week engaged on
the trial of +. Signor. for murder. The EVIL
dence was closed on Thursday evening. and
yesterday was, and probably most CT to-day
will be, taken mp By counsel in submitting
their arguments, so that it will be evening
before the case goes to the jury.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

FIRST NATIONAL RASK.-P. ople who have
money to invest must bear in mind that it
will take but few days more TO exhaust the
National Bank Of Ottawa has still good
supply, but is selling them rapidly. THERE'S
no other Investment equal to these bonds.
We would sooner invest in L. s. 1905 than
in FIRST class petroleum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

SAsiTARY FAiR-The Chicago Sanitary
Fair finally closed up on Thursday. The
total receipts foo, up sao5,30l.4o. 1t viii
take more than half Of this, however, to pay
tne expenses
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

JlNyIsoy.-The notorious Col. Jennison,
Of Kansas, has been tried BY a court martial
and sentenced to be dishon orably discharged
from the service.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

A GENTLEMAN curod Of Nervous Debility, rr6mseurs
"A Decay and tho eec Of youthful ndi.cretion, viii h
happy 70 nish Others With the names OF cure free q
okenael TN remedy II simple osfe, and csTtatn. %
10 fuil usxtiruls1s by Yesaxp mai, ploAoo adaEeos
JOHN ,. OGDEN
yun> H. loHo - NaDeu d, NV YofAi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

The New Orleans papers deny that there
have been cases Of either cholera or yellow
fever n that city this season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

Mosby, having been par oiled on the same
terms az we're granted to Lees army, has
opened . law ofscs n CslpepIs-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

8 Crs.-The Secretary of the Treasury has
ordered that there be no more cent postal
currency issued.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
Go to your banquet then, but uss delight,
b - 70 rise still with an appetite.

% - 70 NJ sslt WIN % aFpsutG
Appetite is usually capricious from other
causes, one Of which is catArrh. Use DR.. H.
Sse!ye's Liquid Catarrh Remedy, which will
remove the cause, and effect permanent
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

President Johnson is still indisposed and
receives no visitors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
TACKSON'S FERRY for SALE

The ferry one mile south Of Seneca, La Sale county,
layng across the Illinois river Theirs are two boats
ged with wire cable-one boat entirely new and 10th IN
GOOD order The ferry does large and profitable t,si-
ness IL will be sold with good dwelling house attached,
and fine lot of ground. Terms cash Iltcs low.
Apply on the premises, to HUBERT JACKSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

The new Com missioner of Internal Revenue
Mr. orion, will lake posses sion OF that office
to Gay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
PRAsEssE lAYD FO5s sALE:
May Is. 1865
MONEY TO LOAN!

AN prepared TO loan money long time, from 10
years in su parties FIRST class real estate
security at per cent. ,.,
Apply y letter, at my oft'e in rooms 80 ah1 'i III
Reynold's Block near Post Office, Chicago, III:
W,y N isfs am LEWIS UMLACF.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
,l-The Pooy viii lie favored.
CONSULTATION FRED
IT P. 3 r L y X L +
GUN MAKER,

heeP tohstiHtIy on haid, ever! Vaf1ety OF
Double and single Shot Guns: Target and
Hunting Rifles, Smith e, Wesson's, Colts
and Sharps, with every other patent repeat
ing Pistol Game and Shot Bags. Pow
der and Shot Flasks. Best sporting and
blasting powder and fuse, shot. lead per-
cusslou caps, cartridges, wads, with every
variety Of sporting goods. Jobbing done
on short noticeand all work warranted.
We Also cut Stencil Plates Cattle Brands and get up
order Official seals and presses of variety aud de
sign
Shop end of Jefferson St. Ottawa Ill. Sign of the
Big Gun. II. p BRUNkER,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
Notice..

TAKE this method Informing tho citizens of Ottawa
and vicinity that on and this date my business
will I've conducted on CASH BASIS AL persons know
ing themselves indebted to BY nofe or book
aae payment -- &C. ~. VAN D0REN-
Ottawa June H. 1066-3ws
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
FOR SALE,

situated in this civ, viz: Lots No. T. s. O. and TO-
10 Addition To Ottawa also will sell in lots 10 euit
Jurschasers lots No 90 and d Walkers fractional Al
dion to the city of Ottawa known the Grove lot Tor
particulars. enquire OF the subscriber living Paul a.
ot.a-a, June o. IS Mrs. ELIZA N. rUfHILL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

nUR patrons who sit for Photographs requested
~ all when nient call ut the gallery and
proofs before offering their pictures finished.
As have adopted the rule Of all first class galleries
IN Chicago throughoa the ouunry of exacting the
pay for the negative ut tho time OF sitting patrons
~ informed that in every csse whfre Tail TO give
pleee satisfaction, their mouey will be returned in full
Ottawa june IL, 65. BOWMAN RAWSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

< NEW LUMBER WAGONS, For Sale
y At Msnuzacturer,s rsess en-. VAN poFEN.
0ttrca. June 11th I06S-SW.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
BAZINE's P0MADE

LIME Toilet Soaps, Choices Pcrfumery, Good Tooth
i Brushes. Icy
Lair,l's Bloom of Y ruth.
Mitchetts Rose Bloom.
D.znes 0dontinet the Teeth
Hair Oils Hair Dressings, &c. tp
And many other useful Ornamental Toilet Articles
for SALE Ivy june II, 6S Ely. GRIGGS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

Fourth efJuly.eotoes next Tuesday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
CgDDI CS.-YIOL1NS!

HAVE Just received from New York good supply Of
Violins from IS TO SIS. Guitars from SO to S3s.
Rap,oe Flutes German Concerne Instruction Books OF
different kinds.
S t,,naI ~ ana as won" ' E.Y. GRIGds
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
SAILING AND STEAMSHIP
~ AGE,N .
PRICES REDUCEDI

YJHE Farm just two miles west Of the court house and
and mile west of the city limits belonging Mrs
F. C. Mcpherson, situate 6, 3, 81 100
of fam anG6nd l. of timber. Or the arc
valuable story Dwelling House. tennn.
house, and fine Young bearing orchard. Enquire Of
Ottawa Dee. 10. 1851 DE- CAMERON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01
Removed.

hALf sTRA"N, Attorneys at Law. have removed
~ their Office 70 the recently occupied the
banAaE House y: t-aIa-- Alien Co. in Wool, blJck
North siir 81 thr rcHri HJg,- JHlsl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-07-01

s q s-tlo 4, 75f' -ez SIP -r-r7 ~
-.r7as .7tssr lfi2 ~ - - o
.rft7Ts -- '- =
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-04
Going to Work for n Living.

The Richmond Bulletin thus speaks of the
change which is taking place in Virginia:
Nc matter what may be the kind of labor
that shall hereafter prevail in Virginia. if is
very certain that the system Of agriculture will
undergo a radical change. Instead of scratch
ing over q large surface. sowing loosely, and
cuitivatng carelessly, as was tire case with
slave labor, each farmer viii cultivate a much
smaller area of we'll selected land. his seeds
Will be carefully chosen and sown, and the
crop will be vigilantly watched and industri.
ously tended. Tho object will be to cultivate
each acre to the highest point Of production.
10 this end every available fertilizer will be
employed.
As soon as the farmers can command the
means to purchase guano. they will Law il am
pie supplies of it. More guano will be an
phed to the lands OF Virginia than has ever
been used before. For four years the supply
OF It has been cut off. and the lands are sui.
ferlng for it. A great change will occur in
the habits of the farmers and in those of their
children, male and female
those who formerly contented themselves
with riding over their farms two or three times
a week, leaving oil details TO their overseers
ana negroes, will now put their rdine-horse
TO the pillow, aud will use their own Iaas o,,5
feet
'HSAtau VI liulh5 over thclr EARNS as Mth-
erto, two or three times a week, they will
walk over them, and most of their time will
be devoted to them. They will soon learn to
turn their hands to any and everything. Their
children will follow their example. and the
time hitherto spent in Improbable idleness or
IN expensive pleasure viii now be empioyed
IN renunerative labor. The waste caused bv
lmproydent servants will come 20 an end. and
the bacon, corn and other supplies that used
10 be consumed by reproductive little plea
ninnies will all be saved.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-04
Anec<lOte of Gen. Sedgwick.

On one occasion Virginia matron came to
headquarters, with number of turkeys for
sale, and one larger than the rest as a pres
ent for the General. He was sitting on the
porch of the house, attired, as usual. without
any badge Of rank The woman approached
him, and sitting down. commenced to con-
verse familiarly, telling him. after while,
that she had the largest turkey IN the coun-
try, which she wished TO present to General
Sedgwick, and asking if he knew how she
could manage to see the General. He re-
piled that the General was not in his tent,
and it was uncertain when he would be
there. He then added. conndentially.
"Have you ever seen General Sedgwick p
She answered in the negative. 81 thought
not. said the General, 'or you would never
have brought a turkey to present to him."
"Why not?" said the madame
because he IS the crustiest old bachelor
in The army. he hates women and deserves
no favor from them. Moreover. he abhors
turkey
WELL l never heard that before, but /
suppose you know him"
''No one in the army knows him bet
ter. And, if ! were in your place, ! would
never think of offering the old fellow a
present"
"Now, that is too bad raised this tur-
key on purpose for him; but / don't want to
trouble him if you think he would not like
it."
you had better say nothing about it,
said the General, land if you like, I'll buy
the turkey
After some further conversation, the pnr.
chase was completed at an unusually large
price, and at the request of the buxom ven
der, the General wrote an order on the pur-
veyor for the stipulated quantity of groceries.
The turkey was delivered to the servant. and
the General handed over the order and walk
ed toward his tent. The Virginia dame ex-
amined the writing slowly. Upon recogniz-
ing the signature, she turned savagey to a
staff officer, who had overheard the CONVEX
sation. and exclaimed: There why did you
let me make such a fool of mvself?''
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-04

NEW ORLEANS AND LIvFRpooI.-The New
Orleans papers announce that the British and
American Steamship Company of Liverpool
have six fine iron screw steamers ready to be
put on the route between New Orleans and
Liverpool. They are to sail every alternate
Saturday. call at Queenstown, Ireland to land
and receive passengers.
The names of these are: louisiana. Flori-
da, Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas and Ala
bama. The pioneer ship of the line is expee-
ted to arrive in New Orleans in the course OF
few weeks.