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, 1868-01-28

GAS soon, therefore, as the Mother
Country determines no longer to afford
this protection, whether she cannot or will
not, she ought no longer TO take payment
for it, she ought then to deliuer tie colony
from all restrictions, EVEN ROM HER OWN
DOMINION, for that is also q restriction,
which. uuder such circumstances, cannot
be of any benefit to The Mother Country,
but an injury to the colony, which, in a
state of independence, might have Il
cheaper existence at least, or seek a better
IN the arms Of another page 36.)
"Denmark receives remittances from
st. CroiX amounting to 900, 900, 100000,
even 400 900 riX dollars real silver per
annum, she embarrasses the trade of the
island by her imposts for the benefit of her
treasury. she keeps the island burthened wiM
her manifold restrictions to beneft Denmark
anil tie Danes; she will demand further
and new sacrifices on the occasion of
emancipation, but she herself will not
grant anything to the colonies, she will
not even, in return, consider them as
Danish, but only as tributary to Den
mark; she eXacts a heavy contribution, and
in return wishes the colony treated as
fo~reign."-(Page 36)
If these remarks, published during a
period when public discussion was not
recognized, were not made actionable,
how much less actionable do not your re-
marks become in these days when the
Press is said to be free, and when Majcs-
ty itself advises Subjects to cast off His
Government and vote for another under
which he suppoSes their condition will be
bettered.
On the whole, | consider the Govern
ment's prosecution against you to be i'll
advised. Suppose that, while this ac-
ton just commenced is being carried on,
His Majesty should send US an open let
ter informing US that he has also conclud-
ed to cede us to the United States, how
pitiable went Government look in being
opposed to a man, and in prosecuting
him for anticipating and thus endeavour-
ing to carry out the views of His Majesty
himself? Who would be the traitor then?
Such a circumstance is not unlikely 10
happen when we consider that the Press
of the Danish Capital has distinctly in
formed US that ST. Croix is to be included
IN the Sale as soon as some difficulties in
the way could be removed!
"Let very we'll alone" is a good old
prorerb; but since it has not been fol-
lowed, let him who goes against it take
the consequences. And to that end, |
beg to advise you, Mr.. Editor, to publish
every Plea delivered in court for and
against you, and thus elicit public opinion
on every point connected with the suit.
There are pens ready and willing to help
you and all say to you, Go ahead
A.
, 1868-01-28

SION. IL dye 1oJ
"No colonies, however were so step
motherly treated as the small and neon
siderable ones that belonged TO little and
poor countries, because no rebellion or Sc
p~aration might be dreaded from them, and
consequently, there was nothing to prevent
the Mother Country enforcing her will.
The most reasonable desires were to be
given up, even if they concerned the
most essential interests of the communi-
ty; as colonies were not permitted TO dis
burSe their own revenues, and the Moth
er Country was too poor to employ any
of her own. DeRmark'S treutment Of her
Hest India colonies, has, IN this respect,
been no rceptton."-(Page 16)
"On an impartial Investigation, it will
be found that, in respect 10 Denmafk's pos
session Of st. Croix, all the advantages
are on her side, whilst st. Croix does
not derive the most distant benefit from
belonging TO her."-(Pagc 23)
''If we look to other relations, we shall
there find a further confirmation Of our
assertion that all the advantages are on
the side of Denmark, and mons on that of
The colony. For a century it has been
compelled TO yield a very large annual
contribution to the Danish state treasury,
and the planters have been obliged to di-
vide their earnings with the Copenhagen
and Flensburgh merchants. Il great num-
Der of Danish functi0narieS, a number of
Danish vessels and seamen, found en-
%ployment and support, exclusively, at the
expense of the island, and what did they
receive as a recompense? Not even
schools would the royal treasury provide
a means to establish children were
under the necessity of being sent to Eu-
rope or America to be educated. Here,
up to the present day, there exists no Sc
minafy where respectable persons can
send their children, and whereas it has
recently been found necessary 10 do some
thing for the instruction OF the slave child
rem, the government has not been backward
in ordering eight schools 10 be erected for
them in the country tut did Denmark
permit a cent Of her revenues TO be en-
ployed therein? No the land treasury
must furnish the money, j. e. an extraor-
binary tax on the planters and burgherS
of the island was imposed 10 meet the
disbu:sement."-(Page 25)
"On good grounds therefore, il may be
said, that the Danish colonies in the
West Indies pay dearly for the honor of
belonging to Denmark."-(Page 269
"1He Mother country desires employment
for many functiOnaries, she wishes to keep
large civil and military establishments in
her colony; she desires yet more; cash
remittances. But where must the means
come from? Taxation taxation which
is ever a burden, but here is a severer
burden, as it not only falls on property
already heavily burthened, but is also
drawn from contributors who have no
share in its benefits. page 27.)
"There exists a great injustice towards
st. Croix in the representation of the
States General. Why wW Denmark re-
tain the island, and deriUe a considerable
and substantial advantage from it? 1t is
the Mother Country only that can assist
the colony, and we cannot avoid referring
to the protection which England affords
her colonies, though we will not deny the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08
Another City Loan.

By an ordinance, published in another column,
it will be seen that our city fathers call upon the
legal voters of Ottawa to attend an election, to
be held at the Court House in Ottawa on Satur-
day, the 18th inst, and vote for or against bor-
rowing $4,000 by and in the name Of the city,
to be expended in defraying the expense of re.
pairing and putting in running order the two
new swing bridges across the main canal, and to
defray "other necessary expenses of the city
government
The truth is, as we understand it, that the
city is now some 81, 500 behind hand, after pay
ing some $4,000 interest on hotel and other loans
due 1st of June and 1st of July. Besides this,
tho city has just appropriated $1,000 to be ex-
pended on the Pine street sewer, supposed to be
work of absolute necessity; and on the top of
these comes the order in the mandamus case in
reference to those two canal bridges directing
the city to put them in repair and run them
the lowest estimate for which is 5000 immediate.
ly and then salaries of keepers, current expenses
and repairs ad infnitum.
So our city fathers say, if we must do all these
things we must have money. 1t is useless to
anticipate the city taxes soon to be collected.
These taxes will amount to but twelve to four
teen thousand dollars, while out of them will at
once be reserved some $1,000, still needed to
raise the necessary amount to pay the S13,500
borrowed, and which must be paid ON the 1st Of
November, on account Of the 4th ward school
house; to say nothing of some $1,000 for officers
salaries, $1,000 for street repairs gas, and hun
dred other necessary expenses.
The city ask for $4,000, though it is hoped
not half the sum will be needed. Yet if the de.
cision OF the Supreme Court in September com.
pes them to take those canal bridges for good, il
may become necessary to take them down and
build them up new, and in that case the whole
$4,000 may be needed.
This is the light in which the case is repre-
sented to us. Possibly, however, this is not al
there is to say on the subject. Our citizens, il
voting on the question of this new loan, ough
to know what they are doing. Our suggcstio,
would be, to haye the matter discussed at pub
lie meeting.
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DEMOCRATIC RALLY AND POLE RAIS
ING AT MARSEILLES,
On Saturday, August 18th. 1865.

There will be Grand Democratic Rally at
Marseilles on the 18th inst, commencing at two
o'clock p. NJ. The invitation to be present is ex-
tended not only to Democrats, but to inen of all
parties, from all parts of the county. The pro-
ceedings will be opened by raising hickory pole
100 feet in height and suspending from its apex
the glorious stars and stripes. Addresses will
then be delivered by Hon D. C. Gray, by Julius
Avery, Esq. and Others. Besides able speakers,
there will also be band or two present Let
there be big turn out!
The Democrats Of Ottawa, We understand,
have made arrangements to attend in large num-
Der by providing for a free ride on a canal boat.
Boat to start about IL o'clock, Let all intending
to 60 be at the dock neas the Portland House in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

DANCING SCnooL.-Mr Willis wound up the
first quarter Of his Juvenile dancing school by q
soiree on Thursday evening, to which parents
and guardians were invited to witness the pro-
fcency attained by their little Ones We be-
lieve all were not only satisfied but delighted.
There could certainly be nothing more beautiful
than tho perfection of motion" exhibited by
these trained fairies.
Another juvenile term will commence about
tho Goth inst. Persons wishing to send their
little ones can either see Mr.. Willis personally
or leave word at Mr.. Denhard's music room.
An evening class for adults will commence
about tho 1st of September. .tA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08
More Base Ball Among the Printers.


Two weeks ago we published the challenge of
the Cigar Makers Of Ottawa to play match
game of base ball with the printers. The pre-
lminaries were duly settled, and the game was
played OH Monday afternoon. The affair had
been the town talk for a week, and quite large
crowd of spectators gathered to see the sport.
Promptly at three o'clock the opposing mines,
with umpire, scorers, &c. made their appearance
on the ground, the printers under command of
Capt. A. p Barnes, of the Republican Office, and
the cigar makers recognising as their Captain
Mr. Rising, of the firm of Smith & Rising.
Lots being cast tho cigar makers got the first
inning, and went to bat. They made bad work
of it, however, and were whitewashed. Then
the printers went in and scored 13. Second in
ming the cigar makers, by dint Of terrific bat
ting and marvellous muffing, succeeding in scor-
ing /. Then the printers had turn, fouled
bably and scored 4. Cigars followed and made
two. Printers succeeded and scored ., And SO
on through the game 1t was soon evident that
the cigar makers were no match for the typos, but
they showed their pluck by insisting on playing
the thing out, come what might. The contest
lasted hours 30 minutes, and ended in a for
the printers and 10 for the cigar makers. Follow
! ing are the details:
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Law Matters.

Circuit Court adjourned on Tuesday, after a
continuous session Of nearly six weeks, during
which vast amount Of business was disposed of,
considering the weather. 1t will long be re-
membered by Judge and bar as the cheated
term" fr.
Our Police Courts have had few cases during
the week, but none of especial interest. A
couple of rowdies, on Sunday evening, passing
down La Sale Street, assailed some decent, re-
spectacle young men, and got knocked down.
Afterwards they renewed the attack, and one of
the young men. to scare them off, fred pistol in
the air. Then the rowdies we're taken in charge
by the police, and next day taken before Police
Magistrate Graham. The rowdies were fined
some SIS each, and the young man who fired the
pistol was fined IS for violating the city Or
dinance against the discharge of firearms il the
streets of Ottawa,
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The New Hotel.

In our remarks about the new hotel last week,
except some general expressions appreciative OF
the high mechanical skill shown by the contract
ors, we passed over without mention others OF
our mechanics and artisans who deserve honora-
BILE mention in that connection. First among
these should be mentioned ALLEN & HossAcK,
by whom the finer painting was done, and par
ticularly the beautiful lettering over the outer
transoms. We venture the assertion that in per-
fectness of finish, and beauty and delicacy of
shading, there is no lettering anywhere that
excels it. These gentlemen are artists of whom
Ottawa may we'll be proud, and we are pleased
to note that they are being appreciated. They
have large and growing establishment in Ar
mours new brick building on Main street, west
of La Sale, and seem TO be full Of business
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08
The Excursion TO Chicago.

BY no means forget the excursion to Chicago
next Thursday, under the auspices and for the
benefit of the German Bv. Lutheran Church of
this city. We are advised that everything looks
will be sold to a car, persons intending to go
urged to buy their tickets by at tarthest noon on
Wednesday. SO that the exact number sold may
be known in time to procure enough cars. Fer
sons failing to purchase tickets in time may fail
TO get seats
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CIGAR MAKERS.

HOME Observation-Disclosures 5, Osnsn 2. Mitchell /,
Corwin IL. Cigar Makers-Rising l.
FLY -Prnters-Reddck 2. Barney 1, Barnes /,
Osman ID. Cigar MakersEdwards p Rising l. Hyman !,
Welcome l-5.
% Scorers-.N. {. Stevens and c. " Gardner.
Time of same-Two hours and thirty minutes.
The game being over, the cigar makers gall
lantly offered to stand treat, taking all hands to
Henry Walthers, where ice cream, cake and
lemonade were freely indulged in. and an hour
was spent in pleasantly discussing the incidents
of the game, after which the party in the very
best humor separated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

YOUTHFUL DEPRAvITY.-A lot of boys from
IL to Is years OF age, on Sunday last, entered
the grocery store of Christ. Walter, second door
east of Prescotts hat store, and stole lot Of
meerschaum pipes, tobacco, &c. Mr. W. estimates
his loss at S2j. We believe Mr.. Detective Crane
was engaged to hunt the rascals up, and during
the week trapped three of them-one named
Hickey, in Ottawa; another, named Roach, in
the woods two miles southeast Of Ottawa and
third, named Ahern, in Morris. The "brats'
are in jail.
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LUNAR RAlNBow.-Our city was favored,
about o'clock on Sunday evening, with sight
OF one of those rare phenomena--a lunar rain.
bow, Of unusual brilliancy. 1t spanned about
half the northwestern heavens, and lasted some
fifteen minutes. All the prismatic oolors were
distinctly visible, but with q softness and deli.
cscy wholly unspproached by the ordinary solar
article in that line. Bowman tried 70 got out
his view car, but was too late to catch it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

GRAND COLT AND GRAMMAR RALLY Quite
a stir was created around the court house last
Saturday, by the appearance of q band on the
square, striking up the inspiring air OF Hey,
jim along" Little boys camo running from all
quarters, confident Wizard Oil had come again.
1t was ascertained, however, that the object of
the music was to gather the radical clans to at
tend rally and pole raising at Marseilles. At
ter good deal OF drumming and footing, the
assembled host was organized into procession
and marched towards the depot, the mighty pro-
cession consisting of six candidates, three speech
ifers who are not candidates at Nis election, and
four boys. This mighty host, we understand, on
arriving at Marseilles, was met by about an equal
crowd of native radicals, who, with a dozen or
two of democratic lockers on, constituted the
grand rally!" A pine and ash pole some 80
feet in length, was raised after great deal of
exerton and sweating, after which Wash Bush
nell made very poor half hours speech; then
Dwight Cameron went in ard made speech still
poorer; then starchy chap named Jenkins tried
to say suthin; and then, to save the affair from
an utter fat out, H. II. Mayo made a short but
very good speech. And 80 the grand rally end
ed. There were at no time over $50 persons pre-
sent, and at the close there were hardly enough
left to adjourn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

NORMAL SCHooI.-The proposed normal drill
of teachers of the public schools of Ottawa will
commence on Monday, Aug. II, at 0 o'clock A.
NJ, at the high school rooms and will continue
two weeks. Prof. Hewett, of the State Normal
School, Mr.. Powell, of Peru; DR.. Hall, of Earl
vile, and others from abroad will be present
and conduct classes Admission to the advan-
tages of the drill is not confined to the Ottawa
teachers; all teachers, or those expecting to be.
come teachers are also invited to be present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

SCOTT HOUTz Il Co. are receiving q large lot
of New Goods this week. In fact this firm
seems to bo receiving New Goods almost every
day, and yet we don't wonder at it when we
consider the large trade they are doing. Their
trade is increasing every day, and by the con-
slant arrivals Of New Goods they always show
the latest styles at the lowest figures. This
week they are offering special bargains in White
Goods,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

REMovAL.-MR. JAcOn CHRIsTMANN has re-
moved his Clothing and Tailoring Establishment
from his old stand on Madison street, west Of
La Sale, to the room lately occupied by VIM.
Trabing, on the corner of the alley opposite
Prescott's Hat Store, northwest of the Court
House. Mr.. Christmann takes this larger room
to accommodate his rapidly increasing business
He has just received from the East heavy new
lot of cloths, cassimeres, vestlngs, &c, which he
is prepared to sell to customers having them
made up with him at about cost price. His pur-
pose is also to keep largely increased stock Of
ready mado clothing, furnishing goods &c.
There is no establishment in Ottawa that can fit
you ont with new rig to better satisfaction than
than of Mr. Christmann.
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Agents.

ALEI VAudHEY, Esq, l. authorized agent Seneca
H. 10 receive pay for old subscriptions the Free
Trader and contract for job printing &C. All orders
through him receive prompt attention.
JI MONTGOMERY ESQ.,. our authorized Agcntat Leland
In this county to receipt for subscriptions
der, advertising. &c.
MC DoSAGHHo, Esq. Is authorized agent TO rece ut
sor subscriptions 70 the FRYE TRADER for advertisements
&c. at the town Of Streator in this county.
J. W. BROWNE, ESQ., our authorized agent Earlvle.
IN this county receipt for subscriptions and advertise
ment In the Free Trader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

NORMAL DRILLs.--Our county school super
intendent talks worry encouragipgly of the sue
cess of his normal drills during the present six
weeks vacation. He has proposed three for the
term, one at Tonics, one at Ottawa, and one at
Leland. The one at Tonica commenced last
week and closes to-day, and has been decided
success Over fifty teachers were present, and a
very pleasant time was had.
The drill at Ottawa commences on the 18th
under the auspices Of our city school system, and
is mentioned elsewhere; and the third, under
the personal super,nteudence of Mr.. Day. will
commence at Leland on Wednesday, the 10th
instant. u. fT o.. .f
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

The Shabbona Base Ball Club of Ottawa, III.
hereby challenge any club in the 9th Congress-
ional District, State of Illinois, or in the cities
of Bloomington, Peoria, Galesburg, Aurora,
Princeton and Monmouth, to play match game
Of Base Ball, upon the grounds of the Shabbona
upon fifteen days notice SUABBoNAs.
Papers of the District and of the cities named,
please copy. ,.. ,-r.
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Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION 5s $. OF T.: Meet every Monday
evening a. their nall In Cheevers Block east side of Court
o. u. T.. OTTAWA LODGE No. S35 Meets every Friday
evening In their hall Cheevers New Block Oliver Cornell
W. Il. 5. j. G.. advin. W. {. I.
evening
T. OF H. LIVE AK TEMPLE No tsubordinate) Meets ev
cry Tuesday evening hail. In Cheevers Block
A. L. Wood, W. e. +. Geo II. Hunter, W. T.
Minnehaha Social Temple No In the New Hall IN
Shseyers Block every Thursday evening Miss Ella Grover
r. L.; Geo Hunter B. F. T.; Mrs. Thos Ready, s. X; ;
A. L. Wood, D. Il. ~ ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

John Stout invites all his friends wanting
goods in HIS line to give him call next Tues1ay.
If they can't come on Tuesday, let them como
any other day. Always happy to sell them
choice summer goods 20 per cent. below cost, and
all other goods at lowest living figure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

CHILD Il Bro. continue to distance all rivals
in the quantity, quality and low price of their
sales of boots and shoes Country dealers sup
piled as usual at Boston wholesale prices, adding
freight. You can always save the expense of
going east, and cost of exchange by buying your
stock at Ottawa of Child & Bro.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

Co.'s COUGH BALsAM is the cheapest and the
best. 1t is a safe and speedy cure for Coughs,
Colds, Group, Whooping cough and all diseases
of the throat and lungs. In addition to the or
dinary 400 size so long and favorably known
MAMMOTH FAMILY bottles are now offered to the
public, giving q much larger quantity of Cough
Medicine than has ever been offered for 81.
june 2-1y.E
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

BASE BALL.-The shabbona Base Base Club
of Ottawa played two match game yesterday,
winning handsomely in p. The first was
played with the Oak Club, Deer Park. The
score stood 60 to 36. The ,ond was played
with the Live Oak Club Of 8 the Shabbona
again winning, the score star 3. % to II. Are
there any other clubs around t are ambitious
to be laid out? fso
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

Call at Baldwin's, La Sale S..eet, for Fishers
celebrated sugar cured hams. Also Bacon,
shoulders, picked pork, sal. by the barrel, now
apples, peaches, berries of all kinds in their
season, and general assortment of groceries,
-four corn &C.
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i. o. d. II.

OTTAWA LoDGs No. II: Meets every Thursday evening.
Lssing Lodge No. SEC German LODGE meets every Wed.
block ~
Daughters OF Rehecca Meet the third Tuesday eve.
ming OF each month.
OrrAwA EScASPxgSr No. %: Meets on the second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08
Ottawa Academy Natural sciences.
4. A. n.

Meets nrst Thurday in each month Dr. j. Pauls build
Ing. Donations of birds insects and solicited
Paul. President. W. W. Cslkins. Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

A few more bales of those splendid sheetngs
at gold prices IT Morgan &; Fosseen's. Also, a
general assortment Of oil kinds Of dry goods,
groceries, &C., &c. Nobody can undersell them
on anything. .H l,ta#y .a r'.c-.F
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

|, PETERsoN's MAGAZINE, and Pleasant Hoars
for September, and all late publications, in cloth
and paper, stationery, blank books pocket cut
lery, gold pens, &C., at OsMAN & HApEMAN's,
west of Court House Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-08

Episcopal services in South Ottawa will be
hereafter held at Cooley's school house, near Mr..
Cranes residence, at 3 o'clock every Sunday
afternoon.