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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22

SIDEWALK NOTlCE.-Noce is hereby given,
y That the city council OF the city of ottawa did, at reg
ular meeting Of the city council held Tuesday, Aug IL 1885,
pass ordinance in the WORDS and figures following to wit
Is hereby ordered BY the Oty Cte Of the city Of Otdra
That sidewalk be rebuilt the west sidc Of Chestnut
street. Of lots No. eight and nine in block No. ninety
" States Addition to Ottawa in accordance with the grade
heretofore established for such sidewalk and the ordinance
Of 8 aid city respecting sidewalks:
"And hereby further ordered That the owners Of the
lots parts of lots fronting upon said sidewalk be required
to rebuild the sidewalk in front Of their respective lots
parts lots within thirty days from and after the LIST day Of
september A. D. 1861 and that failure Of any all Of tho
said lot rebuild the within thirty days from
and after the lt day Of September 1865 the city council will
cause the same TO rebuilt and will levy special
msnt on the deemed benefited thereby deray
tho expenses said improvement. and the costs Of the pro-
ceeding therein"
The owners ssd lots parts Of lots required to
comply with said ordinance within the time specified in tho
same and IL said owners Of sd lots parts Of lots shall fail
comply with said ordinance, the said sidewalk will be
built by the city council and special assessment will DO
levied 10 defray the expenses thereof according law
RN. WATERMAN, City Clerk.
Ottawa, August %, 1865.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22

sound campaign documents than in procuring
long-winded political stump orators. Both are
good in their places, but let the documents take
precedence. Let these documents be not like
the black.and-tan Documents, which are flooding
the land with false rodomontade and twaddls
upon dead issues, but let them be directed to the
living issues of to-day. The earnest, intelligent
taxpayers of to-day care but little whether Ho-
ratio Seymour was four or five years war DEM
ocrat or an anti-war democrat, because the war
ia ended, and that question is dead ISSUE
Neither does this class of citizens care whether
Gen. Highram Useless Grant was, at the com.
nencement of the war, and always before that,
democrat or black republican. He is now
the abolition, amalgamation, missegenation, black
and tan, black republican, radical candidate for
the presidency. So that question is dead ISSUE
We might name many more dead issues which
the Grant party are attempting to infict upon
the Taxpayers, bdt "enough is as good as q
feast"
We will now mention one or two Hcing issues,
which the earnest, inquiring voters wish to have
discussed. These Taxpayers find that one OF the
results of eight years administration of the
government by the black republican party IT,.
that they THE tax-payers) are saddled with
debt of three thousand millions of dollars. They
know that this enormous debt, every dollar and
every dime of it, must be paid, or the nation
must be dishonored. They know, too, that dis
honor is as disastrous to a nation as to an indi.
vidual and therefore they are determined to
pay this debt, in accordance with the strict spir
it and letter of the contract. Now, then, a liv-
ing issue presents itself. How shall this enor-
nous debt be paid How can it be paid, with
the least infection of burden upon these toiling
taxpayers? This is a lice issue, and one which
We Taxpayers wish the Peru club to discuss
not in long-winded speeches of political dema-
gogues, but by ter5e, truthful documents
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22
Board of Education.
ADJOURNED MEETING.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
Ottawa. Friday. Aug. IA. 1868,

u
Ottawa, Friday, Aug. IA. 1868.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Pressnt-W. l.. Gibson, president; and Directors
Rice, Courtney, Hollecker and Fulton.
Reading Of minutes Of last meeting dispensed
with.
Application of William Brady for priucipslship
of seventh ward schoo! read and referred to Gem.
mittee on teachers.
Communication from 2. S. Morrison referred to
same committee.
BILLS ORDERED PAID.
Smith L Cotton, sundries, el49 II
Gardner Nattinger, irons for crate, 3 90
Colwell, Clark 4 CO., walnut pointers, 3d., l 90
T. U. Cunningham, labor, lime, &C., 20 eO
Ellen c.".s cleaning sd ward school house, *
7. H. Clark, cash paid for freight on chairs
and desks, SO
Director Rice, from committee on supplies, re-
ported that the committee had purchased OF Geo.
4 G. w. Sherwood sixty single seats and desks for
the High School room, at . cost of 1897, and re.
commended that the clerk DO instructed to draw
an order in favor of Geo. 4 9. w. Sherwood tor
that sum.
The action Of tho committee was approved and
the clerk instructed to draw the order, as recon-
mended by the committee.
Director Rice, from same committee, reported
that the bill Of Il. Y. eriggs referred at former
meeting was correct and recommended payment.
Report approved and bill ordered paid.
Director Hollecker, from committee on buildings,
reported the bills Of Jacob Lowman and Colweli,
Clark Go. correct and recommended payment.
Report approved and bills ordered paid.
On motion OF Director Courtney, the committee
on buildings were instructed to settle with Law,
renee cunningham to date, for withdrawing, ana
were authorized to direct the clerk to draw IN or.
der for the balance due him.
The Board adjourned to Friday evening, August
2lst, 1868. T. Ii. CLARK, Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22
Assessment N Office.

CIR CLRRKS OITieR, OtrAwA, Aug q, 1868.
Public notice hereby given to all persons interested
That the Commissioners appointed by the City Of Ottawa to
on tho real estate n the part tho city deemed benefited
the construction Of sewer through and under Columbus
street. from Superior street to the Jefferson street,
have completed their and made return thereof
my Office Any persons wishing to appeal from said assess.
nent must file their objection, In writing In my office on or
o'clock p w. ~ the city council will that time In tho
council hear a objections the assessment and revise
and confirm annul the
r. n. WATERMAN, City Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22

A COOP BAKING PowDER.-Every family
that has used DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
says that it is decidedly good thing in fact it
is the only baking powder seen in this city that
is good for anything 1t does awoy with the use
of saleratus, soda, Cream of Tartar, &C., and is
much better. Get DR.. Prices Cream Baking
Powders All reliable grocers keep them. For
sale by Burke & Heenan.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22
CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
REV. EDW. COAN. Rector and Principal.
MISS NJ. S. DUSINBERRE, Preceptress.

The fall term will open d. w. Monday, Sept. eth, at
Stones Hail. which is being rssrrsnged and improved for
the purpose The Rector will continue in personal super
vsen and pains Will be spared to make the school in
every way worthy Of a liberal patronage.
Admission is not limited 10 the families Of the parish but
the school open TO ALL Young young ladies from
the country will find good board the school
bic prices
For terms Of tuition other Information apply or
address REV EDWIN CoAN,
Aug g2-3w. Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22

Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE is pronounced by dys-
peptics to be the only remedy that will surely
cure that aggrava.ing and fatal malady. Any
most wonderful cures have been effected and o
single trial will convince the most skeptical Of
its great merit July 2-1y
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22

ED. ARMSTRONG, although doing fine BUSH
ness now in fall goods, has not yet ceased selling
his lighter goods at reduction of from Is to so
per cent. In furnishing goods, such as shirts,
hose, collars, cravats, &c, &c, he has still, as
ever, the finest stock in the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-22

yUVO RENT-ror term OF years. ior safe exchange
tho east 800 feet of block 25 Ottawa Avenue, with
house. brewery and house thereon, suitable for residence
and any manufacturing business requiring room Apply to
X. l.. ORElLLY,
f.bqtf On premises or to b. Y. Cameron p. O. Block
The New York herald., 1868-01-13
CI.OTENIN q.

A TrFsTIoN-Ar N. MARKS, IS SIXTH AVENUE,
"A ladies and gentlemen viii receive the hgoes, cash
sry, Ac, q the apnber above Ladies wssSd 90 By hu
The New York herald., 1868-01-13
DENTISTRY.

-. ~..ss4- 49,
A RTIFIcIAr TEETH AT REDUCED PRICES WHERE
~ the natural beeo extracted Whole sets OF
gum teeth, $40 Teeth filled with gold AZ reasonable
prices and warranted at DIR. WHITES. ~ sixth avenue.
Fourth street
TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN, ELEVEN
Il years: benurnblng application tuarrozation nit.ous
oxide also beautiful teeth el fun set, &lO old sets
bought J. JAY yfLLERS. b5 Grand street, near
Broadway.
ION BEAUTIFUL CONTINUOUS GUM Iso
IJNJ ses OF Teeth. Rubber Plate with Pumpers, SO.
Extracting under gaa without charve when
serted bra BuDlNE. l91 Grand street
The New York herald., 1868-01-13

A UCTION SALE.-GEORGE B. REED AUCTION
a eer; William Penny; salesman.-GEO B REED 4
street. this day Monday January l3 at los O'Clock,
variety Of City Made Furs In sets and singy also
China Tea Sets of patterns and in to suit
the purchaser. Sale positive and without reserve.
Special attention given outdoor sales Of descr
fiOn
The New York herald., 1868-01-13

A -BURNHAMs FURNITURE EXPRESS orFIoB.
"A. lis West Eleventh street nlsr siI.h avenue
wagons for furnitures city country furniture;
pi.aO,or'ss packed sappsd furniture s'orsd neasJ ID
The New York herald., 1868-01-13
SALES AT AUCTION.
UCTIoN NOTICE-LUKE FITZGERALD. Al
IA TIONEER
An extraordinary opportunity for
housekeepers. hotel keepers and the trade.
Iarre aud nnsifire Sale of 4lh.NUO

A UCrION NOTICED. ID. CAULKINS, AUCTION.
n eer.-HATHEWAY co. will sell Tuesday. Wednes-
day and Thursday, January 10 and 10 1853 commencing
At IL O'Clock A. NJ each daybankrup sale, by order OF
entire stock Fixtures &c. ga eonisped IN
theatre consisting very extensive general
assortment Of choice Wines Liquors. Cigars &c &c IN casks
bottles, demohns &C. Champagnes Hooks. Clarets,
fine Brandes in cases Ports Sherres Irsh scotch and
bourbon Whiskey Rhine Wns HunTarian Wine, Brandy
Catalogues be had by applying at the Office Of
auctioEeer l44 Water street. near Pine.
The New York herald., 1868-01-13

NdANUFACTUKES.--fo LET, TUE FOUR STORY
IM Bu ding AL East twelfth street. size 25xl3 with 10
horse engine. j. g. BAILEY. 10 fifth street.
The New York herald., 1868-01-13

TTOuSEKEEPERS SUPPLIED AND CAN PAY B,
the week month for Carpets, oicloh, Furniture
Bedding. &c.. at
BENDALL CO.'S, corner OF Canal and Hudson streets
The New York herald., 1868-01-13

UCTIoN SALE OF $2o0O0 WORTH OF MAGNIFI-
"A cent Household Furniture, rosewood Painoforte
Paintings Bronzes, Drawing Room Suits Velvet Carpets
on This day CMondayl n the elegant sidencs n West
Sixteenth street. between Fifth and Sixth avenues, sale
commencing ~ l0 o'clock suberb Drawing Room Suits,
covered French brocate Of tho richest descrption
wood Etagees Secretary Bookcase five hundred volumes
choice Books, Paintings, by eminent artists; Bronze
Clocks s.ataary seyres China Vases Encognsprs Csb
nets Turkish Easy Chars Pier Mantel Mirrors Lace Cur
tans rosewood octave Pianoforte, richest nsru
ment offered at auction this rosewood and walnut
Bureaus Bodsteads WardrObes Hair Spring Mattresses
Extenson Tables Buffet elegant sets China Glass Silver
vants apartments Basement and Kitchen Furniture Sale
peremptory N BThe above elegant Residence for sale
INQUIRE of the auctiOneer.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

a fiendisli glee over the game that they
now thought they had entirely in their
own hands.
$50. then,n said I, "yoa rascals won't
leave the saloon when your captain or
ders you to. / see that ! shall again
have to make you"
THIS produced cries Of ssYou make
us!' and bowls of derision.
"Stop a moment" | continued, "You
want me, do youl Wen, then, here I
am, and as much more of the same sort
as you ike"
At these words1 opened the doors of
the state cabins, and giving the order,
"Ready, present" dozen rifles were
leyeled at the bead of the braggart boat
swain. With cry of baff1ed rage and
amazement he dropped the pistol from
bis grasp and begged for mercy. The
rest ran ike flock Of frightened sheep.
Tie ringleaders and those who had
been the most troublesome were soon. Sc
cured and placed in irons. The next day
saw them safely lodged in Sydney jail
where they remained for periods of from
two to ten years.
The captain Of the merchantmen was
more fortunate with his next crew, and
made good run TO England.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

The House of Representatives voted
to impeach President Johnson Monday,
February oath, 1868. The fact was
announced by committee of the House
at the bar of the Senate, Tuesday, Feb
ruary 25th. Articles OF impeachment
we're adopted by the House Monday,
March 2. Additional articles were a
dopted. Tuesday, March 8. The series
of articles were presented to the Senate
by committee of the house, Wednes-
day, March 4. The Senate organized
rs a court, for the trial of the President,
Chief Justice CHASE IN the chair, Tues
day, March 5. The summons rcquir
ing the President to appear and answer
the articles of impeachment was served
on Linn with copy ofthe articles, Sat
urlay, March Z.
The President appeared, by his coun-
sci, Friday, March Is, and asked for
forty days in which to prepare and
serve his answer to tie articles, ~ .av
Senate fixed the time br the p-esenta-
lion of his answer Monlay, March 23,
and on that day they we're read before
the Senate by his council. On the fol-
lowing day the manages on the part of
the House presented heir replication
to the Presidents answers, and it was
read before the Senate. The trial com
menced Monday, March 80, on which
day Mr.. Butler opened he case on the
part of the managers. The managers
introduced their testimony during that
week, and closed their else on Saturday.
April IA, having consumed six days.
The defense of the President COM
menced Tuesday, April 9, the opening
speech in his behalf bong made by Mr.
Curtis. The defense continued until
/ Saturday, April 18th, il tho introduce
ton of their testimony, having con,
sumed nine days. a little additional
testimony was PIT in by each party,
Monday, April goth. The summing up
of the case was commenced by Mr.. Bout
well, April 22d. Two weeks and one
day We're devoted TO. the closing argu-
ments. Wherein, Messrs. Boutwell,,
Stevens, Williams and Bingham .-spoke
for the managers, and Messrs. Nelson,
Grosebeck, Eraris and Stanberry for
the president; Mr.. Bingham finished his
speech, Wednesday,-eMay 9th. On
Thursday, May 9TH, the Senate decided
10 take the fnnl vote on Tuesday, May
10Th. On Tuesday, May 18th. the SEN
ate adjourned to Saturday, May 10th.
On Saturday, May 10th, an acquittal
was voted on the 18th article, and then
the Senate adjourned until Tuesday,
May 26th.--G Paul Pioneer.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

EE Lizetta /. Peak, one of the
Peak Family of Swiss Bell Ringers,
died at the American House, in CIeve-
land, ON Friday list, aged l6 years. Her
disease was TYPHOID fever. She was
greatly beloved By her friends, and q
favorite with the public. ~
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

A witty exchange serves up the follow
ing queer hash !: .Unbustled ladies, pure
and undefiled christians, disinterested
friends, common honest, sound potatoes,
first-rate butter, lnwatered milk, and rich
printers-are scace."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

passengers. He does it gracefully and
fully sustains the credit Of the craft. Tho
bell rings:' Agiye her turn back, the
bow swings OUT; 'go head" and tru-
ly she goeth' ahead in . most a.tonish.
ing manner, and the spires and mira.
meta of twhst are these things I.utsa1
Kzu CLAIMS
proper ara soon VISIBLE Here tassy T
for day while Mac returns imfnedi-
ately. So we shake hands, and. bid;
each ether an affectionata farewell:
Up town fell in with a. pair of Stock.
ings worth having, Til warrant them 10.
wash without shrinking, and wear, while
lie lasts. The Free Press under their
man agemsnt has become ouc Of the best
paying Offices in your State.
"Gideen's Band" was assembled, and
proceeded to review and inspect them.
It affords me exquisite pleasures to report
the entire band in excellent condition,
and ready for any call that. duty may
make upon them.
At 8 o'clock the next day the Mollia'
footed her horn.- and tore me from Jo.,
and leaving my Stockings very respect
fully steamed down river, and &c bone
again.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22
g. G. Higbee,

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Rod
Wi-g. Minnesota Once ansE Residence.
esrnax Of re-rfh ard nsskoss S.. Sri
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

/ learned that there are no fish in the
Chippewa river. This singular pha-
nomemon was accounted for by the phil.
osophers who informed me Of it, by
the presence of so much saw dust
which penetrating the eyes of the fish.
rendering them Blind, and caused them
to but their brains out against suags and
like obstructions to navigation. Twas
further informed, that once, cat fish and
turtles used to navigate the river. The
cat fish towing the turtles up the river in
the Spring when the water was low, and
the turtles lighting the catfish over the
bars in low water on their downward
trip. Whether this be true or no, /
leave you to judge. only giving it to you
rs the result of my observation.
! am most worthy Chief.
Yours truly.
642,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22
FOR SALE-
A Great Bargain Offered.

Of S00 WILL BUY 100 acres of good.
Cpl .OUUrich land with the growing
crop 45aScres of the same under cultivation.
A frame honse and other buildings a nice
Young orchard ifh water and timber, and
within q miles Of Prescott. For information
apply to- LUTE 8.-fAfLOR.
Prescott. May s. 1858.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

EE The equity courts sf Vermont
are opened with prayer.rt
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

We fnd the following in q chatty
letter in the Portage City Register. from
the genial. great and good GEORGE GIN-
rr, George, you have won SO many
titles civil and military, that we leave
them MI ofD to "JAoK" TURNER, one of
the editors oc that paper. GEORGE is O
healthy and robust boy, bis averdupois
is denoted by figure 2 with two more
good sized digits to the right while JACK
is.an editorial brevity. Together they
are the extremes of journalism in this
State-the Alpheus and Omega-as the
fellow who was not a Greek ist once
said. We like extreme men like these,
and admire the following choice bit of
moralizing and philosophy.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22
RELIANCE WORKS.

NhAIFF AZ AE lie, VIE.
The largest and bsst appointed Bill Fs--
nishing establishment in the Vest
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22
Suicide AED POVERTY.

Tho other day 1 read of friend com
hitting suicide on account of pecuniary
matters. Poor follow, he had too well
considered. the oft repeated question Of
@whetber It's better to lake up arms a
gainst sea Of troubles, or by opposing,
end them" He had tried long to bear
the .slings and arrows" which outrage
Gus fortune showers down upon the un-
lucky, but the strain was too much-the
cord broke. He was fine strung, SER
sitiye. but lacked the philosophy of en-
during trouble and poverty. Had he
possessed that, be would have lived and
taken comfort out of life. Poverty !
Bless'us, Its luxury. The dyspeptic
old chaps on Wall street can't get it. Its
a boon they don't enjoy. They must
toll on. count their ducats.pa taxes. and
die. Possessing poverty you can dis
pense with all the trouble incidental to-
TO holding government bonds; such as
lying to the assessor, etc. The man
that cant endure poverty is not a '.true
man." Poverty fortifes; it strengthens.
1t makes men courageous. 1t inspires
confidence. And confidence and cour-
age will be a useful article when the
gaunt figure of Death shoves US all off
from the gang plank of life-off into the
queer place kings and queens and dem
ocrats have gohe-in.o that vacant va
cancy where the bats of uncertainty
frighlen the weak and timid, -~ths halt
and The lanes Poyersyl Why its a
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

We find the following open letter up
on several things in the Wabasha Her
aid, 1t is from the pen of that successful
writist. FRANZ (642) DAeeErT, and is
addressed tous, with several compliment
tary phrases, which our native modesty
compels US to omit.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22


This gentleman is guest Of niue
and must first know what you want
with him."
The boatswain then as spokesman for
the rest, said: "Wa al, we don't 'zactly
know what we do want with him, but
you can take your jolly good oath that
we'll make it pretty lively. for him when
we do get hold of him."
Here there were shouts Of "Aye. that
we wills" "Hang the beggar;;" "Stick
him up and shoot him. "Feed the
sharks with him;".and numerous other
playful suggestions of a like nature.
"In that case" said the captain, ''not
man of yon shall lay finger on him,
so you'd better clear out of this at once"
"Avast there abit" replied the. boat
swain, "not so fast, my hero, not so fast.
That man taught me lesson just now,
and I'll just Farm it to you now.r
AT these words he produced the very
same revolver, and, with very malicious
grin, he took a deliberate aim at the cap
tain's head, at the same time saying:
"Now, my fine Teller, if you don't
change your mind in three minutes, I'll
blow your brains out first, and hs'n af-
forwards. Them's the right words aren't
they matess thought I'd larned the
lesson pretty well. / amt got watch,
| know, but can guess three minutes
near enough. But i'll tell We what /
have got, and that is pistol as is loaded
this time. there's no CANNON about it
This speech of the boatswain's was ev-
identity considered extremely facetious,
for the men reared again and again with
drunken laughter, and they chusklad with
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-05-22

IS in sight Passing up along shore
where stands dozen mammoth saw
mills with their jaws of steel, ready to
chaw up pine logs by the million feet.
Stopping few nnnents at West Eau
Claire. lowered up from a. pile slabs,
Mac strols off up town after Dick Cope,
land, and 4 watched 'the- genJeinanJ
clerk make bis aJoss 70 his fair ia4y