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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

We have the ONLY ABSTRACT BOOKS containing
and complete abstract of all Deeds Mortgages or 9TH
against every Tract Of Land and Town Lot in La
Sale county. They the Books formerly kept IN the
Recorders Office.
Every and every of town lot shonld have
abstract Of the title of his property that he know
how his title stands and of all liens there be against it,
Abstracts Of title furnished reasonable rates the
shortest notice.
Those wishing to borrow money to take Up old Mortga
to improve their farms otherwise cse be
ecommC dated 10y calling
EDWIN Il. FAY. r. AaSIIERWO0B,
Nov 10y Attorney at Lac.
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7-30 LoAN.-See the advertisement in re-
ference to this Loan by the City Bank. This
Bank alone has sold within the last ten days
about $I0o, 900 worth of these bonds: One
order was for $4,000. 1t is confessedly
the best government loan in the market, and
within month Will probably all be taken up,
when Uncle Sam will doubtless be in com
diticn to demand better terms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

The thin Elastic Rubber Plate for artificial
teeth, Mentioned in our paper two weeks ago,
proves to excel every thing else of the lind,
in every respect. 1t is preferable to the hard
rubber heretofore made. PERSONS IN wan Of
the article will de we'll to look it up
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

BARGAINS BARGAINS !!-Just Received at
the Cheap Auction Store large invoice Of
clothing, dry goods, boots, shoes, hats and
caps, from the late New York factions, Nhich
will be sold rs to 80 per cent less then ssy
other house this side of New York. These
goods were bought at low figures, and the
public will get the benefit by calling on Nr.
Stiefel Mt the Cheap Auction Store, La Sale
st., doors north of Illinois River Bridge.
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The School LAw-We are Requested by
the County School Superintendent to an:
nouuce that the school law, as amended by
the late General Assembly, has been received
for distribution. School officers can find it
at any time ut Ortoa's Boek Stere In Ottawa:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

OIL SToCK.-We are satisfied there is not
the slightes semblance ofhumbHg about the
"oil stock" advertised in another column,
but that it covers some of the best oil lands
yet discovered. Persons disposed to invest
in this way will find it worth while to give
Mr.. Newcomer a CALL
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grocery store in the basement under Firms
book store adjoining the Post office, is ahead
on Strawberries. He has lots Of them, large,
lucious, b ,autiful as an epicure dream! He
has Also fine lot Of pine apples, oranges,
lemons, aud the celebrated Boston russo. ap:
p1es.
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Call that better poeiry-bah.

ELEcTIoN-There mus; have been immense
excitement over the election for alderman in
the third ward on Monday, to III the vacancy
occasiomed by the resignation of alderman
Mason. The whole vote polled was ~, of
which G. II. Sneiter receised 81, f. NJ
Drew Is; ana Mr. Strobel |. The fnll vote
of the ward is about 800. We fear the cleo
ton vas not legal in all particulars. Had
the voters been registered .? Were the saloon,
closed, as the law requires?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

ERRoR.-In publishing the report Of the
Treasurer of the Ladies' Christian Commits
sion week or two ago, the figures represent
ed them rs giving 5000 to "white refugees"
They ought to have read "SlOO.'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20
LAND AGENCY.

Farms, Prairie Lands, Houses ana
Lots, and Vacant Lots, bought and sold on
commission
Houses and Lots and Vacant Lots In
Ottawa for sale
Improved and TnImpr0ved Farms, in
aSalle, Gruny and Livingston Counties for sale also
Lands in Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri.
We Will agents in the payment of Taxes prop
Sfty in the States of illinois, Iowa Wisconsin and Missouri
Those wishing to Buy Sell Farms, Prairie Lands or
Nows Lots will find TO their advantage 10 call and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20
TT P. B r U N X E 4
GUN MAKER.

Keep constantly hand every variety -
Double, and single Shot Guns. Target and
Hunting Rifles, !Sm,iM If lessons, 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-
cussion caps, cartridges, wads, with every
variety OF sporting goods. Jobbing done
on short notice and all work warranted.
We also Stencil Plates Cattle Brands and get mn D,
order Official seals and presses of every variety aud de-
sign. -
shop east end Of Jefferson St, Ottawa ILL., eicn Of III.
big Jun ii. p. BRUNKER
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AGAIN and Again.

Our readers may think It strange that often urge
upon their attention medicinal preparation. Already
have we number of weeks urged the importance Of
supply Of Goes Cough Bslsam in the house. ready for
immediate Use But Is the vast amount OF
Sickness and death that the immediate resultf
sudden coughs colds and pulmonary attacks while thou
sands Of children dying from and lung com
plants. Time and experience have proved that Goes
Cough Balsam the speedy and reliable preparation
ever known the world. Like magic it relieves the ir
taon Of the throat the stoppagcs that prevent
chest and lungs. No should neglect supply his
family with safe and reliable medicine like Goes Cough
Basau any than he should neglect the srrrly of
theiraiy bread 1t costs but forty cents tho bo
contain twice much those Of any other rds at the
cost, while in merit it is superior to all oilers All
drug stores keep it for sale.
Editor Of Free Trader,
DEAN sR:-with your permission wish 10 say TO the
readers Of your paper that will send by return mail to
all who wish It (ree) Recipe. with full directions for
king and using simple Vegetable Balm that viii enedta
ally remove in days. Pmples Blotches Tan Freckles
aud Impurities Of the Skim leaving the skin SOFT clear
smooth and Beautiful.
will also mail free to those hs~ng Bald Heads, Bare
Faces simple directions and information that will enable
. Moustache in less than thirty days.
All applications by return without charge
Respectfully yours,
THOS. ?. CHAPMAN. Chemist
nar11-3m SOL Broadway. New York
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

PHoroeEAPhY.- Is hb business
within our knowledge that has grown so
rapidly in importance as the art Of drawing
by sun light. Less than quarter of a cen:
fury ago, The first impression of The human
face was made in the United States by this
nett art, and but four or Ave years have
elapsed since the itinerant artist could pack
his entire outfit in common travelling trunk.
Our attention has this week been called to
the importance of this business by Mesrs.
Bowman L Rawson, having taking the hall
adjoining our office for the storage of such of
their goods, frames cases, &C., as they are
still unable to get into their new gallery in
Cheevers block.
Ten dray loads, or over six tons of these
COOS have already been received and more
to arrive before the opening of their gallery,
which will be about the first of June
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

Grea, reduction in prices at Skaters pho
tograph gallery over Cushman's- bank. If
you want proof as to the quality and price Of
his pictures go and see him yourself and
you will be Convinced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20

CHICAGO MARKET May i3.-The general
tendency of produce during the week has been
dow inward Wheat last evening la2c bet
ter-No | spring sl.l4, No 2, $l.03. Corn
declined 2a4e.. sales at the averege of 45a5l (,
Oats shade hrmer-sales at 33a35c. Bar
lev dull at SIC.
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Valuable Farm for Sale.

UNHE Farm JUST miles west of the court house and
and mile of the city limits, belonging Mrs.
T. C. MrPherson situate It, town 3D. 3; 100
Of farm land and u of timber OF the farm
inpr.,verrents-two story Dwelling House.
house, and a fine young bearing Orchard Enquire vi
Ottawa Dee 1851 f. CAMERON.
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Diseases OF their own accord.
But cures come difficult and hard

Yet all who have ever tried it, say DR.. d.
Fl, Seelye's Liquid Catarrh Remedy Never
Failed to permanently remove all pains, aches
and troubles arising fir, Catarrh difficulties
Try it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1865-05-20
MRS. TAHBLE

Ha. z, Of trade and woid ss. ths ladies'
and country ding impossible 70 dsrs OF
business this Spring. have decided Ill up with
and choice spry stock. and viii sell ~ the tae o~
prices heretofore have large and staps stock of
Grapes Lsces RiLbons Flowers ard Fsatsers
year ago very low prices, ahich will DO -i a, cost
wish the ladies remember this am call and for them
selves
haze also largs lot of b-nnets both in silks AID
strsws suitable Pr country trade which will be Sold
great sacrifice
La lies from the country will find il profitable TO
and examine stock before making their purchases else
where. SARAH A. TARBLE,
Corner Main La Sale Streets up stairs, at the old
stand o. J. VI. Tarbie.
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Banking 4 ansaranfe.
Tx CHI Ian GE 3 A TX
FAY Z SHERWOOD,
OTTAWA, ILLS.

We e.f oar services to the public for tile transaction
eta
General Banking ASltslmcss.
ACCOUNTS opehed and DEPOSITS received.
INTEREST allowed on Deposits.
BUSINESS PAPER discounted
SIGHT DRAFTS on CHICAGO, NEW YORK
and Eastern Cities bought and sold at C1ent Rat.E
DRAFTS FOR ONE POUND AND UPwARDs on
E,gand, Ireland and Scotland for sale; also Drafts
FTancs, Germany, and Norlcoy
Government stamps, for stamping 1votes, As-f
cages, Deeds, Contracts, Receipts, dc, for sale.
Geld, silver. Government Coupons. and
Vcurent Money, bought at the highest market rate.
Particular attention paid the purchase and sale OF
and 1910 Bon0S. and $50 NOtes, ana All
Government securities.
Notes and Mortgages bought
Honey Loaned 60 days to 10 years time.
R-Thoss having Notes Mortgages they wish to sell
or raise money those wishing to borrow money will
their advantage to call and before making
arrangements elsewhere
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STRAWN & POWELL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE,
warehouseand Once the Sidecutc near TIRE Gas
Woks, Ottawa, Ill de22-xn
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&c, &C., &c.
Ever yet displayed in this City at prices which will sustain
my well earned reputation Of being the Cheapest Estsb
=ment in the City. %
As usun don't ask you to believe my assertion vthou
positive proof but call and examine my stock and prices
and If you ind my statement untrue don't buy manu-
facure my goods and thus tho nanufactnrers
profits as cent? all my goods sponged thus en-
surfing to the purchaser a satisfactory article.
My Custom Department is supplied with the finest fabrics
with which artistic cutters pride themselves upon furnish
Ing patrons specimens Of style not 70 be SURPASSED
Your, &C..
sa5s t&st JACOB MOONEY,
CoE1ss Store in Cheever's Now Brick Block
Old Store 70 Rek
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FOR SALE.
TO RENT

~ 12EIIVUe ;
BY the subscriber in the thriving village Of Utica,
house 80 BY Is and half stories high in the business
part of the town Well calculated and fitted up for fam
y grocery and bordng house. fer further particulars
apply to the undersigned his residence miles north
80 Of Utica FIe EDWARD NEARY.'
Anril 9th, 1865 lwo.
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This Company has made hut four assessments in iine
Searsthe whole amounting 10 bst 20 CENT an ave
rae per per making the CHEAPEST
INSURANCE presented b, any Comra,y doing business in
tho
The New York herald., 1865-05-07
CONNECTICUT

Meeting OF the Legislnturt-Tho Gov
crnOr's Messa gc-Pssssgc OF the Com
stitutional Am.ndmt mt Abolishing
Slavery, sc.
Tho legislature OF Ccnnecticut met at Hartford on
Wednesday The following 8 an abstract OF Governor
Buckingham's messsse - ~ ID s..l eagta
After congat atine the citizens of the commonwealth
for the part they have taken in restoring public tranquil
lity aud upholdng censttutienal liberty, the Governor
gives statement OF the financial condition OF the State.
The dent funded aud unfundod amounts to slo52slI3.
The condition OF schoos benevolent Institutions hanks
and railroads presented sgu s,ons made for their
greater Ell ciivcness Ths Governor is in Of tho
proposed amendment TO the constitution, giving every
male citizen OF the United States resident In the State OF
food moral character and OF scccnt education to read
the statutes. tn privilege Of becoming elocior
ins rernhllc The elective franchise say be grsu,ed
sre now Siiiias for the insen Sis res o MN "ithop
srd 70 se o sl'r sn In thls s.rngs s colo, men
the country Tire The row
protection Of law Let inspire to coorr with sf
s asss % s @ z @ HSDs
He Ia andalizcd by the with Which divorces arc
obtained and calls tho attention OF the Legislature 10 the
suldect:--
The %rla,cy q snleaons before ss.,, fcr d.
ious gounds upon wa ch the sacrrd relations or marriage
IRE Often sund rcd r. a scandal UPON our eralaon and
sd 70 sSs surs. that y9n & q die SS
and violate the most olerin otlg tons. -
large portion Of the message Is devoted tostaemcnts
of the taken to provide for sick and wounded sol
dics also TO claims for hack ray end pensions ard the
rnshng Of troops for re support Of the government
On this last subject the Governor says:-
aid Tho national IN .cppessang tho formd
Conoectcut hrs furnish cd and dIon Of
cavalry three bakeries OF artillery twsntyine emrns
sosrnd vol for Tie rnd rreliis 70 M up .e
% Sen sny & Se s ssos & e. e sss e
Sdjutan. General appea r. that on th slso March s the
quot under ali calls rresidcn. iroops
with cry four thousand four hundred and iAtycght men
and ,hrlytwo thousand hundred and sixteen
are included the Connecticut voluaeers
gwen above IL gratifying proof Of the support which
s IL has !" % % rds ssaea Sy lie @ Be
70 sr draft to M e sImes c wss % %
except one. called upon furnish troops.
Tho message concludes AZ follows:-- la. a..
slavery has been the cause q woe: and oSr bur.
Liberty" :. the frs. Of
irsss% q spseci and upon adey 70 truth and 70 the &c.
. :ssss ,Ss sssS
grave % to % III S0,s l.. e tn 70
piyiscon and NE merits unayiSs op
The dsRoc%, ,,, rseen .,.. y
towards he chief IN these revons
e. re n a.
with firm hand until the inneceni and the loyal shall he
S
s % ss
in the Of Rs proper functions sbc
:s R:. nrs. yss:
.: Sps that 2. sndsasd SnSr
sss ssr ESsriss Ss q sssrsaT % - : ''''''' -'
The New York herald., 1865-05-07

The Navy A N4
THE NAVAL ArrREsIcE SCHOOL sHrr SABINE.
The fine old sailing frhto Sabine s now ut Philadel
pha for while, but is looked for At this pert during
the summer Tho Sabine Is plas ed In the srvice as
practice ship for tho naval apprentices Who a
polluted trder recent of Congress The organza-
tioa and carrying Of the system OF instruction
has been entrusted to Lieutenant Commander r. b.
Lowry old experienced officer Of the navy All who
have witnessed the etoutons OF the three or four hun
dred lads who under the command OF Captain Lowry
attest TO tho renarkabis proficiency TO which he
Hampton Roads the lads were enabled 70 put TO
practical the theoretical instr ctions they have
been receiving through the winter. The handling and
firing by th SO mere boys OF long thirty-tw and
heavy eleven inch guns wers remarkable They ex-
hhiied thorough knowledge OF the manual and were
proficient in drill The target placed at thousand yards
distant, was repeatedly struck aud finally knocked 10
pieces "a
The naval apprentice system Is an admirable one and
should be sustained Through 1t We may look for better
class OF petty and commissioned oficors for
ma. and IRON them young men suitable 70 advance
still higher may be found
The following Is . list OF the sAbines of1cers-
LieutenaG ttmmander-R B. Lowry. "a.
Egec tue Ohte ST o. Davenport Lieutenant; A
". Kempton, Acting Master h
Novgo o,s and Iast'uc ors-A Mcfarland r. =. Cooke,
IN ,s for ~ s.oordls and Rtses-G D. Kswcombe, Act
= Comm snd.ng Marine Gsard-E. c. sa.tmarsh, First
INT uc'or i. 1ariOaao~ and Ssamans,ip-J n
Croker, Acting Ensign
ley Acting Ensign. M -tl
iss ~ tors " SsamanaAp, G1ea, Guns and TaetirsA.
Bi.hor C. =. Marsh e n. Reed, Ed. Pryor. D. N. Arey,
.S'cg o eer-C Newell, ChapIa n; Geo. A. Sawyer
Paymaster; A. Hudson Passed Assistant ,Irgoon; r. d.
Fransiand, saiImakcr; W. f. Roach, commanders
clerk; qhos Edwards. ravmaster's clerk; Thos Emer-
son, sshoolmaster; J. Il. Bromal bandmastor
The New York herald., 1865-05-07
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
Married.

FsIn'nI D-WuIIAMs.-On Thursday, Nay 4, nv the
Rev John Parker, MORTON FAIRcnnD Of New York city,
u Mss EnMA B. WILLIAMS, OF New Utrecht L. L.
tisApDt tS--FlAros.-At Philadelphia, Thursday,
April 81 at the residence of the bride by the Rev James
" ,ii.ohel JOHN lis ppES, Jr OF Hudson City, N j.,
IT, ENE H. f. MON, Of Philad phia
NJ moyl-MAnANEY Y-On Thursday, April 20, at tn,
Cathedral, by the Rev. Dr. hcSweeney, JOHN s. MoDoSY
10 Az ST tt b. MAaAsEy, both Of this city.
Cork and Kerry papers I!eass copy.
r'-sTRAsc On Monday, May 1, by Rev James
Milclt of 109 re ond avenue, Mr. G. RCB s. MARTIN
Miss j. M AN sTRAYG, all of this city.
MoC,E--GcRpos.-On Thursday, April q, by the Rev.
James Dunn, the Central Presbyterian chur h. WI
LIsM' CE TO IsABsIIA B. GORDON all of this city
IAN Francisco ALL papers please copy.
Won--WAuD-Si iOAT-BoARD-At tanpgan, N. j. on
Wednesday, May g. by the Rev. VIM. Thompson, CIAs.
D. wcor, Esq Of sioatsburg, N ", to KArx, daugh-
tor OF the late John Ward Esq Also at the time
by the same JouS SLoAr, ESQ, Of Sloatsburg, N Y,
to KAT. ARD, granddaughter Of tho late John Ward,
Esq. No cards
The New York herald., 1865-05-07

Firrt Presbyterian church of Aleghany Pa died on the
DR. Swift Of the oldest ministers In the country,
ha ing be connected With his charge in Allegheny
and the Sc ond iresbyerhn church of Ptsbrrg Tor
period OF about foryve years He also held tho posi-
on OF Secretary OF the Western Foreign Missionary
Society.
The death Is announced OF General GrrAcr, Com
msaderin Chief VI tho Danish army ia the last war
CscruA MArIA oroswAv died few days ego, aged
seventy six This lady the FIRST Catholic child eal-
tzcd in Tie Indian settlement Viii occupied the preseuI
site OF Pttshurg Ftysx years ao she left this conn
and went 10 Quebec whee she red the trs line
Convent he the rst American lady that over went
abroad 70 ehteT convent
The New York herald., 1865-05-07

chapter tho LAWS OF 1000 OF StAte tno
following in relation osvidance in actions bills
OF exchange or promissory notes or bank checks
sscnos i. Any bill Of exchange, promi,sory note or
bank check viii by its terms payable in any OF the
states Territories Of the United Satcs other than this
acceptance or payment and demand of such acceptance
payment and protest for refusal 70 accept to
refusal and protest may be- made sccordins % the law:
of such other State, Territory or foreign country And
IN .n action In any Of the courts M this State upon any
such proof Of such prcsenment, demand refusal, pro
test and mott and notice thereof may b made ~ y
authorized and required by such laws. And on such
proof being msds the said bin Of exchange prenmssoy
note or bank chcck, shall be held ard deemed TO have
payment and scceptanos or payment thereof duly
manded and due protest thereof made and notice Of all
thereof duly given.
Tho following income tax opinion Of the Commissioner
s( Internal Revenue published but will doubtless BE- In
part overuled:- Ayt.3
puAsusr DxrAxrxrsr Oyrcr IsTEsxAL RsvxsUR
WASHINGTON, April q, 1895.
Your letters In regard 10 profits sales Of bank stock
and the rates Of income received reply, that
eli proats sales Of personal property are taxable In
como FOR the year sale without reference the
hs construction Of the law that peon II called upon
70 return tho prodt resulting from Transaction
% s %. rss
property remaining unsold TO require the payment
ola tax morey because stocks have advanced In the
market would be clearly noquitable and cannot be sup
posed 70 have been the intention Of the law. 1t has
been therefore, uniformly held by this once that such
profits be considered taxable until they have
been realised BY SALE and that they 70 be treated
income for the year Of sale. s tts.r
II bought certain stocks years ago for ten thou
ssnd dollars and now sell them for twenty thousand dol
lars with addition sufficient TO cover all expenses 10
clear that have made profit OF ten thousand dollars
II the stock has been uniformly advancing In value IL
may be sad my profit has been thousand dollars
each year long the stock 10 unsod the pront
merely speculative and not sufficiently tangible for
proper basis OF taxation. when profit Is realized by
sale It becomes xsd and there In no hardship IN subject
ing II TO the tax.
Sscsnd-Thc tax Ia not correctly computed in the en-
closed blank In all where tho amount exceeds i've
thousand dollars Of four thousand four hun
dred dollars Is subject at tho rate OF Ave per cent
and the excess Ave thousand dollars taxable At
ten per cent
The tax In the case given should bc-
- 400 ~ ~
6a00... '..''''.'''''..-'.''' os0
Total $500
JO EPH J. LEWIS. Comm ssioner.
The following are fhe May dividends OF the phiadel-