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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Having occasion to go to the Railroad depot
yesterday, we noticed that the Company are
ovsrhaulins, reftting, and very materially i'm
proving the internal arrangement of the passen-
ger building at this place. We regret to see it,
for it looks as if it was the intention of letting
the present building stand for several years yet,
while our constant hope has been that we should
soon have new, large, and more BETTING struc-
ture at this place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

FIRE.-The dwelling house Of Abraham Camp
bell, Esq, member of the Board Of Supervisors
from the town of Fall River, was destroyed BY
fire about o'clock on Friday night of last week
The fire appears to have taken from an imper-
fsctly secured fue 1t was q COED, substantial
two story frame house, worth from $4,000 to
$4,000, and was uninsured. The fire was dis
covered in time to save most of the furniture.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
Ottawa Post Office,
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS:
Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION No. $50 5. OF every Monday
evening a. their hall in Cheevers Block east side OF
House. W. r. Whitmore, W. L. \. Perley. Il. ).
l. o. e.. T., OTTAWA LODGE No. Meets every Friday
evening in their hail. Cheeyer Block. Oliver Cornell
w. X ;. J. q. Baldwin, W. c. l.
evening
I. II. IIvH OAK TKPLK fsrborllnatc): Meets ey.
cry Tuesday evening al their hall in Cheeyers Block
A. L. Wood, W. G. +. Geo II. Hunter. W Il.
Mlnnehaha Social Temple No. ., In the New Hall In
CheeYers Block every lTs4at evening Miss Ella Grow
sP. T.; Geo II Hunter. e. r. T.; Mrs Thos Ready s. r.
a. l.. Wood, b. Il. " ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

IIELAND's LATEST MARTYRs.--Wm. Ford,
authorised gent, is at present canvassing this
city and county for subscribers to splendid lith-
ogruph engraving, about IA by 20 inches in size,
en-, the three Fenian martyrs executed at Man
chester Nov. %, 1868. 1t is picture which,
suitably framed, would be an ornament in any
parlor. Orders may be lief. at the Book Store of
Osman & Hapeman, or of Mr.. Cash, post Office
block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

The promised lecture Of DR.. Hayes, before the
Y. 81. c, A. on Tuesday evening was failure,
DR.. Ii. failing to put in an appearance. The
Doctor telegraphed iin time to give notice of the
po'tponement thai he had been run of the
track near Decatur, breaking the connections so
As to render it impossible to get to Ottawa in
time. He promises to give the lecture some
time in January.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

DEATH OF DR.. DUNSE.-The Chicago 7imes
Of Thursday announces the death in thar city, on
Wednesday, of the vfrs Rev. Dr.. Dunno, DID,,
former vicar-general OF the diocese of Chicago.
The announcement will be sad news to many
warm personal friends in Ottawa and vicinity,
DR.. d. having, some years ago, been the pastor
of the Roman Cath. church in this city, greatly
to the acceptance of his congregation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
Agents.

ALEx NArGHEY, Etl- Is authorized agent Seneca,
H. % receive pay for Old subscriptions the Free
Trader and contract for job printing Al orders
through him receive prompt attention.
j. L aaNrGpNERr .tq, our authorized Agcntst Leland.
In this county, 20 recep, or subscriptions to the Free Ira.
der. advertising, &c.
VI. c. DoSAGHHo ESQ IL authorized receipt
for subscriptions the FRrR TRaDgE advertisements
&C. ~ the town 81 Strestdr IN this county.
j. W. BROWNE ESQ Is authorized At Faryille-
In this county 30 receipt Tor subscriptions and advertise,
ment Ia the Free Trader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

The dealers in toys and Christmas triakets NO
doubt had great run for the part week, but We
question whether al Of them together sold as
many dollars worth of goods really intended
for Christmas presents AZ did Reddick & Gilen
Hnghsy's mernoes and alpacss were decidedly
the rage, and his pile Of shswls was lowered one
half t- '"' tf't' ''.-'A '.." 10 Bog o. 80
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

The only Christmas dinner in the city to which
all respectable people had access was at MIrcH.
Ellis Eureka Dining Hall. There were fish,
game, turkey, mnce pie, and one of Mitchells
famous oyster stews, with all the accompaniment
of a state dinner. When you can't get good
dinner at Geo. Nitchell's, You may as well leave
town
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

DAN SHELBy's Ainstrels who gave An enter
tainment at Turner Hall Last Saturday evening,
had good house, and gave general sstisfsetion
They were sparing in dispensing free tickets
even forgetting the printers but they paid thei,
printing bills like gentlemen and our boys, pay.
ing their own way, wore satisfied that they got
the worth Of their money F.i A.t 835
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

II always told you 30" was the remark of q
sensible wife, VIXEN her husband ssported to her,
on rsturning home with a bundle. bought at the
store of MORGAN. 81 FOssEEN, with the remark,
that latter running all over town, he foand he
could do better, there in staple lay goods than
anywhere elsa" 81 a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
What's the Use Of Worryings

That man 10 but mortal
10 easy to explain;
A the hut Of the Irishman.
He's made Of mud. tits plain;
Aside from his immortal soul
He nothing has to lose;
Then whats the use of worrying
And pining with the blucs?
Man talks and acts - If he were
To live for evermors,
Though we'll he knows his years cannot
Extend beyond fourscore,
Aud they may end tomorrow
II death will only choose;
Then what's the use Of Worrying
And pining with the blues?
Ths best things Of the world
Soon rot and pass away;
Riches, wealth, positiOn
May mt be ours day;
OF the present Is Our knowledge,
The future sends 70 news;
Then what's the use Of worrying
And piniIg with the blues?
Then let US be eontented with
Whatever may turn up,
And from the bowl Of sorrow
Never take another sup;
Let pleasure, mrth and jolity
Into our hearts infuse
Such blissful state Of happiness
As car defy the blues.
csmber 1853.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

OTTAWA LoDGE No. 81: Meets every Thursday evening
Leasing Lodge 80 So German Lodge meets every We'd
block.
Daughters Of Rchecca Meet the first Tuesday eve
ming OF each month.
orr,MA Eycumusyr No. 80: Meets on the second and
ourth TUESDAY evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

SUNDAY SCHOOL FEsTIvAL-The Christmas
tide festival OF the children connected with the
Sunday School of Christ Church will take place
at the chapel of the Grammer School, Stones
Hall on Monday evening Holy Innocent's
day.)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Great inducements are offered in clothing at
the popular house called the Clothing Bazaar
Stisfel is selling his stock f fine clothing and
furnishing goods at cost for thirty days il order
to make room for huge stock of spring goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Is every body barefoot? 1t would seem so from
tho rush at jos. Megafin'sfor new boots, Shoes
rubbers, &c. Joseph is selling enormously be-
cause his goods all of the best, and his prices
wonderfully low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

We are indebted 70 Hon. B. c. Cook for a
number OF Public Documents, including the
"Impeachment trial o: A J."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
q. a. r..


HEAD QUARTERS G. A. T., Ottawa Ms April = 1sss-Gen
eral orders No l0Ine EncamUmpu viii Hereafter
Bile on Monday evening each Instead OF Wednesday
evening, as heretofore. By order Of Post Commander
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Mr.. WILLIS whose occasional parties at his
Dancing Academy have won so much favor among
our young people, gives another ssiree on the
evening of New Year. As he issues but limit
cd number of invitations and none but the in
vited are admitted, his invitation tickets are at
a premium
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

A fine selection of Fancy Chairs and Rockers
of all sizes aad qualities for The holidays at
Hall Il Murphy's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Meets lr~i Thuray IN month On Dr. J. Paus build
ing Donations OF birds insect. and perfactions solicited
j. PAUL. President. ". v. CalkRs, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Parlor and Chamber Suites, that would make
very nice Christmas and New Years presents, al
Hall s. MurpLy's. 9s as, -asa 20 .s5
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

A choice lot Of New York Apples, spitzsn
bergs, Greetings, Pippins, Russets, Baldwin,
and Bellhowers, at Ba}dwin's." ]
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Cromo-Lithographs and Oil Paintings--a fine
selection at Hall i Murphy's, for holidays.
Don't fail to call and see them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

"Aitchell's Grand Oyster Stews" served only
at the tables of G. B. Mitchell's Eureka Eating
House. All representations to the contrary are
limitations. Oysters at cost until January Isl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

HAVE WE KING AMONG Us Yea, verify
Jacob Mooney is king in the clothing trade. He
has the biggest stock, the finest stock, the most
stylish stock, rulos he fashion, and regulates the
prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

The celebrated Diamond Brand" Oysters ct
cost until January LIST, at Nitchells Eureka
Eating House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

DR.. WALLER, of Chicago. will be at the Park
House on Saturday, Jan. ID.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

So A choice lot of Michigan White Winter Wheat
flour, by the barrel, at Baldwin's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

AT WHoLEsALE.-Csuntry dealers and pho.
tographsrs can purchase Oval Frames Albums,
Gases and stereoscopes at Wholesale at Bowman's
Gallery, in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

New Sugar Cured Hams and Beef at Bald
wins, La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
STATEMENT

or the principal articles transported upon the is and
Mich Canal. and reported AZ the Collectors office OF
taws for the series Of years following, with amount
of tolls received for the period OF time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
Council Proceed ings.
REGULAR MEETING.

:. Tuesday. Dec s. 1868.
Present-Mayor Brewer, and Aldermen Thomas,
Murray, Colwell, Burke, Moore and Calkins -
There being no quorum, city council adjourned
to Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th, 1858
X. n. WATERMAN. City CLERK
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Go to II. Walthsrs Santa Claus Store for your
New Years Oysters, Candies Nuts and Fruits
No better in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

A good many poor boys we're made happy Al a
very small expense BY being presented with good
warm coats, pants, vest, md other articles Of
Clothing bought for trine at auction of John
Stout, at the late stand Of Thorns 4 Armstrong.
Tho auction is still going on and there 10 abund.
ant chance for more deeds Of mercy Of the same
kind on Now Gear
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

DRcoY DUcx.-Ns dsooy duck At Mitchall'a
Eureka Eating House. Oysters at cost untu the
lot Of January. ~ '".'A'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
HOW are you, Presents.

A splendid lot of Statuary Pictures,
A large assortment of Albums, ,at COST
A rich and extensive variety Of Frames,
A great variety OF Stereoscopes,
A choice collection Of miscellaneous Views,
A fine lot of Fancy Cases.
A variety Of speoialties, novelties,
At B0wSlAN's GALLERY. Go aud select one be.
fore they are oil gone.
Overcoats and fur goods at cost for the, next
thirty dAys ct Stisfels Clothing Bazaar.
HARrRR's MONTHLY, AAantc Monthly, Godeys
,Ladys Book, Le'lis's Ltdies Kagasi@ and all
Late publications, blank books, &C.. at OsMAN &
HArEMAN's, west OF Court House Square.
School. Books, all kinds assa in tho city and
country, At OsMAN 4 HAPEKANs,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
JDBg f'odwEl.
joHS MuRRAY,

=
On motion Of Burke. Walter Good. Sheriff of La
Sale County, was appointed city jailor
Bill of Worltcll X Span was referred to commit.
tee on fire department. to report to CITY cerh f
correct and direct order to be issuai 70 Sol
amount OF BILL if found correct. :
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

A great variety Of goods suitable for Holiday
presents, at Osmau u Hapsmsn's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

Overcoats and fur goods at cost for the ne
thirty days ct Stiefel's Clothing Bazaar.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26
Board of Education.

K. \. WATERMAN, C,sw Client
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-12-26

','H M m '' '''' 7'F'Fa ''' a's 'o ~
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14

traitors, and you, tho Democracy, received
them with opcn arms and gushing hearts to
your recent Presidential Convention. -
Thank God, we did; and by none were they
hailed with moro cordial welcome than by not
tho bloodlcss though bloodythirsty home 10y.
alists Of the war, but by the gallant and noble
heroes, the Hanoooks, the Franklins, tho Ew.
ings, tho Blairs, tho Slooums and tho Steed.
mans, who had mot them in deadly conflict amid
tho sulphurous canopy and shock Of battle. We
moan to have peace indeed; VIC intond to restore
tho Union in fact and to-day wo know these
men only as our friends, fellow. oitizens and
brothers-tho descendants Of tho Washing
tons, the Lees, the Hamptons, the Sumtcrs,
the Marions, the Prestons, the Haynes, the
Laurcns and others, who side by side, stood
with tho Hancooks, the Adamscs, the Starks
the Putnams, tho Gates, and tho Waynes oi
the North in the heroic Revolutionary strug.
glc of '76, or with their sons, and grandsons
in the latter conflict of 1872, or the Mexican
war of 1848-Amcrican all whose fame is
tho patrimony of tho whole country This
is peace; this is Union this alone is the
blessed vision of tho secrs and prophets of an
ago gone by. One Constitution, one country,
one destiny.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
A Good Gppointment.

Among the nominations sent to tho Senate
on tho last day of the session, aud not acted
upon Tor tho want of time, was that of tho
Honorable William Aiken, formerly distin-
guished mombor Of Congress from South Car
olina, as Collector of the Port of Charleston,
in place Of A. G.. Mackey. AS Mr. Maokey
has devoted the time for which he has rcociy.
cd pay as public officer to tho business Of
organizing negro government, Of presiding
ovor negro conventions, Of directing partisan
politics and of seekinga seat in tho Sonate, we
take it for granted that such oulpablo negl, st
and defiant disregard of official duty will no
longor be tolerated to tho scandal and injury
Of the public service.
Although Congress has sought by every
possible contrivanoe to protect its partisans
in Office, however delinquent or corrupt they
may be, there is still aromedy for suoh Aa.
grant cases OF abuse as this in the suspension
Of the offending officcr, which, it is to bo pro-
sumed, willsbe applied without hesitation in
ovory instance that may DO bronghs to the no.
,tioe Of tho Presidonti s9tSis not surprising
that tho royonuois ind,fforcntly collected, or
tliat The public service suffers, WHOM officleis
holding important posts sad fepeivips large
isalarsos may thus outrage deeeney bys disre.
gardmg shoir trusts, and aetting en example
| 81 riiscGiegops in its tenaonoiosl 4.
IS appears that oven shc negroes Of South
Carolinas although 50 much coHrsea aud ca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
seymour's Letter Of Acceptance.

New YoRn, August 5.-Scymour has writ.
ten letter formally accepting tho nomination
by tho Democratic Convention. Hc says it
was unsought and unexpected, but ho was
caught up by the overwhelming tide which is
bearing tho country on to a great political
change, and he finds himself unable to resist
its pressure. The resolutions adopted by the
Convention accord with his views. IIc de-
layed a formal acceptance until the adjourn
mont Of Congress, for the purpose of seeing
what light tho action of Congress would throw
upon the interests of the country. The Con-
gressional party not only allied itself With the
mll1raiy power which Is to be brought to bear
directly upon the elections in many Of tho
States, but holds itself in perpetual session
with the avowed purpose of making such laws
as it shall sec fit, in view of the election soon
to take place. Mover bofore has Congress Ia
ken mcnaoing attitude towards elections
Under the influence of Congress, some Of Tho
States arc proposing to deprive the citizens Of
the right to vote for Presidential electors !;
thereby tho first bold stop has been taken to
destroy the right Of suffrage. Ho refers to
the demands Of the tax-gatherers. Says men
are admitted representatives Of some of tho
Southern States with declarations upon their
lips that they cannot live in tho States they
claim to represent, without military protcc-
ton. They owe their seats to the disorder at
the South and that very fact prompts them
to kocp it in anarchy. In vain, tho ,wisost
Republicans protest against this policy. There
is hardly an able man who helped to build
the Republican organization, who Las not,
within the past three years, warned it against
excessos, while many have been driven from
its ranks Personally, the Presidential office
has no attractions for him. During tho war
no had given 10000 commissions TO officers
Of the army, and knew they demanded the
Union for which they fought. The largest
meeting of tlloso gallant soldiers ever hold en-.
dorscd tho action Of tho Convention. Hc
does not doubt that there will be a triumph
which will bring back peaoc and prosperity to
our land, and give once moro the blessings of
wise, economical and honest government.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
Speech of Gen. Hampton,
Deliuere1 at the Democratic Demonstration,
IN ColumJia, July 20, 1868.

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"'0 s's"'ou VIII" l'''no'so app'u'e Anoeoo
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oou'. ~ nun'o'cI''y qa'o.0u '" pefn'' n'n. ~
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nssus .'S..n'o ~ 'no el0!aen. SPEAKERS Wno
p,sosuoa nlu' 'h'y wou'a not aeSi'S nun 20
aoofosS inc" y not on'y on 'has account Out
~ D0 ,ao. no ,I.0p ss moaa. no,o %v.o n: ',',
drosa r. Iornor orowds onl ,vhnn voru d;aaront
kinds of no;so. th.n ne,oofnl .ool. mat;ons co.
lutea ,be;, oor.. hu. ton;oht for ,ho Co..
t;m: IN h;s ,;fo h;s uo;oo 1,a ,a;loa hin, ~
1e,oro, Korsho,v nod roforrod - tho oduonoo
re tho cavalry II ,ho oomno;on of tor;oht /.
ana ho do,;rod - .aa .,a, .Io,a,s ~ isoo;
..on hod hoon ;nuortos ~ ,,.a ,.,sa os;, 80
sa,. aro.. oonsaonoa ,e.a, w. h.a.;ns. ~ M a,s
ouo, @ rom,sLs ne that d;s,;nau;,h 81 caooro,
~ ., r,aaa ,;s, ~ 1 saa, ~ "aa'sa | ~ ~
os 2 o.,,.. aad ,'a.o ~ ' o.D 80 =, NV ~ ~
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1868-08-14
PoErrRY
Our Southern Doad.

(Writton by Fathor Ryan. for tho Frodo, icksbur
&s Memorial Association.
Qathor tho sacred dust
OF tho warriors tried and truo,
Who boro tho flag Of our nations trust,
And foil In tho oauso though lost, still just
And died for mo and you.
Gather them oaoh, oil
From the private to tho chicf
Como they from hoycl or princoly hall,
They fell for us, aud for them should full
Tho tears of q nations grief
Gather tho corpses strcwn
Ger many q battle plain,
From many a grave that lies 80 lone,
Without name and without stone,
Gather the Southern slain.
we caro- not whence thoy camo,
Donr is tlioir lifcless clny
Whether unknown known to fame,
Their cause and country still the same
They died and worc tho gray
Whorovor tho brave have died,
They should not rest apart;
Living they struggled side by side
Why should tho hand of Death divide
a single heart from heart
Gather their scattered clay,
Wherever it may rest
just as thoy marched to the bloody fray,
Just as they fell OH the batto-day,
Bury them breast to breast.
Tho fooman need not dread
The gathering Of the brave!
Without sword or flag, and with soundloss troad,
We muster once moro our deathlcss dead,
Out of oach lonely grave.
The footnan need not frown;
Thoy arc all powerless now
Wo gather them here, and VIC lay thom down,
And toars and prayers aro the only crown
Wo bring to wrentho each brow.
And tho dead thus meet the dead
While tho living o'er them weep;
And tho men whom Leo and Stoncwall led,
And the hearts that once together blod
Together still shall sleep