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A few evenings before the Rev. z. CoLxAN and
his family brsks up - leave, quite . number Of
Miss NARY's friends called t. spend the evening
with her. At the close Of piece Of music upon
the piano, Mr. SAMUEL BRADFORD, ON behalf Of
the donors, stepped forward and presented her
with beautiful gold watch and chain, accom-
paied With the following words Of kindness and
friendship: t
Miss CoLMAN--For many years you have been
associated With Ms in social capacity, sharing in
our joys and oar sorrows; and In such Length Of
time, with such associations, IL would be straags
If there did not spring up between us q strong
feeling Of friendship. It is in token ofvthis
friendship toward You, ead With the remsna-
branes Of the many pleasant and happy days
now forever gone, that we gather tonight. Al
We have been interested in your past life, % We
feels deep and lively interest in your future life.
hoping that the Great Architect Of the Universe
may shape il like his own--usefal, happy, bright
and glorious. To show to you more perfectly
our appreciation, We now present you this more
substantial token of our friendship and regard d,
hoping that, as you see the hands of this littl e
mentor pointing to you the time so you may
kindly remember the warm hearts and willing
hands Of the donora
What added to the value Of the above present
was the fact that Miss Mary was completely sur
prised; not having had an intimation until it
came
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

GONE TO FAIRBURy.- Fairbury, . fourishing
young town.in Livingston county, in this stats,
has enticed away from Ottawa several sf our
business men, ynst,the least of whom, by long
way, is our friend T. O. Miller, late. of Bell 8
Miller, in tho lumber trade. Mr., Miller opsnS
in the Boot and Shoe line at Fairbsry. We
take pleasure in recommending him to the
liberal patronage and kind regard Sf the peope
Of that yssng bursh. They will and him b
high toned, Memorable busihes. man, aud = liu.
sral and pleasant man to deal with, as we'll q in
all the social relations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

NEW DRUG FIRM.-W. l.. GIBSON, impelled
thereto by failing health, has sold out his large
Drug Establishment in Metropolitan blsck, and
10 succeed BY the new firm of SMITH & Cor.
TON. The Smith Of the new firm is not the
Ubiquitous John, but Willie Smith, whose pleas
ant coantsnsncs and skiful hands have been =
fixture in the establishment, rs chief prescription
clerk for half dozen Of years past and the Cot
ton is another of our town boys, young Henry G.
Cotton, bon Of Judge Cotton. His experience in
the drug business was obtained in Chicago, where
he had been employed for two or threo years past
n one of the largest establishments in that city.
So they are both boys whom we know, aad oi
whom it is very little to say that Ottawa is proud
They deserve, rs We know they will receive, q
liberal support e'sa .,f ni,.,ts n ss.s .s.,.tr
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A Whalebone Corset for One Dollar at tn,
Hoop Skirt Factory.

DIsGRACEFUL SUNDAY BRoIL--Abeut 3
o'clock last Sunday evening large crowd was
suddenly collected in the vicinity Of the corner
Of La Sale and Madison streets to witness dis
graceful fight between two Of eur worthy city
fathers-Ald. Jehn Murray and Aid. Henry Car
rol. The fight, " of and or" lasted 20 or 80 min.
utss. and seems to have been highly enjoyed BY
the spectators generally, sntil the eombataats
was finally parted BY sx-street Supervisor NorriA
Az ne police sticer was present, and there has
been NO legal investigation of the case, aad We
were happily not among the spectators, We are
unable to state the facts Is to the origin Of the
fight or whs was in fault, A. the Republican,
however, has given versiOn, Of which alderman
Carol complains IS one-sided, We are quite vii.
ling to give him hearing on the other side, to
the extent Of the following note:
EDITORS FREE TRADER-I wish to call the At
tentisn Of the public to An article in the Ottawa
Republican, stating that l started fight on Ssn.
day afternoon last with john Murray, alderman
Of the third ward. BY stepping up and saying 70
the crowd not to believe the "lying scoundrel." !"
This charge deny and can prove to the contra
ry, ~ the facts were quite the reverse and MUIR
ray strsck ne first HENRY CARRoL.
We would saggest to the city council, however,
the erection of high board fence around the va
cant lot on the east side of the City Hall, to
which the alderman can hereafter retire to settle
any such little unplsasantnsss without getting up
90 much of street row, especially on Sunday.
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The Great American Tea Company.

Ahc Urc0t AmeEAcah = Gu Sotnpahys
This old and reliable Tea Company, of New
York, of which the people of this city and county
have heard SO much, have appointed Messrs Ri.
ale Bros Of Ottawa, their agents for La Sale Co..
and propose to sell teas at New York prices, ten
cents added, Just to pay the incidental expenses,
all sold in original packages. We understand q
reduction from these prices will be made to clnbs.
If any one doubts this firm being appointed by the
company, they have the papers to show. You
will find Rials Bros at 16 La Sale St., west Of
the Court House square, . tea chest hangs at the
door. Their teas will be in stsck in a week or
two, when those wanting tea at low prices had
better CALL The frm will also keep the same
full line Of their own teas as asual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

GRAMMAR SCHoOL-It seems not to be gen.
orally known outside Of the immediate congrs-
gatisn, that new term of the Grammar School,
under the auspices Of the Episcopal Church Of
!, this city, commenced on the next Monday after
Easter. TIE late head master, Mr.. D'Wolf,
having accepted the call to Marseilles, the schssl
is at present in charge Of the Rev. Mr.. Csan,
rector of Christ Church, Ottawa, Of whose quail.
ifcations q teacher it wonld be supsrauous to
speak. The sshsol, of course, is open to all ap-
plicants
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

A very neat and tasty sign we notice has just
been pat up for Messrs. Smith & Cotton, sue
eessers to VIM L. Gibson,) which can't be beat
Of course MORRISON did ii, and also those beau
tiful window shades which VT see hanging in the
windows Of ]. L. Piergue's reataunnt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

FAIR AND TEsTIvAL.-The Fair ald Festival
held at the Court House on Thursday and Fri
day evenings of last week, BY the ladies Of the
First Congregational Church Of this city, was
exceedingly we'll attended both evenings, and is
agreed on all sides to have succeeded fully up to
expectations. Besides . splendid supper each
evening, and great mass of fancy articles offer
ed for sale, there were attractions in the way Of
vocal and instrumental music asd tablsaux, and
. rich source Of Amusement, as we'll as profit,
was found in the Megalotoscope . new instru-
ment, and much superior to any other we know
net proceeds Of the fair and festival, after de-
Quoting all expenses, were about three hundred
dollars
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

We are happy to say that our new friends,
Scott, Houtz & Co., are having big trade as the
number Of customers that throng their store daily
proves conclusively, where the newest, cheapest
and best goods are to be found Give them
call and they will take pleasure in showing yex
their new goods.
P. s. Please notice their advertisement in an
other column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

BEAUTIFUL DRESS GOODS This il the cry
by all the merchants who have received their
new goods, and really the dress goods brought
to Ottawa this spring seem TO be richer aad
handsomer than ever before But if you want
to see the top article-the ne plus altrd-in that
line. you must 60 to JoHN SToUI's That's
what the ladies say
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

NEW ENTERPRIsE.--Messrs. Weiss & Co., Of
this city, have contracted with Mr.. 0. K. Wood,
who has the Queen of the Harvest Separator on
exhibition at the Ottawa House, to manufacture
for him the "Quesn of the Harvest" This will
add new branch Of manufacture to our city,
and enable farmers to obtain in our county the
best Separator in the market.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

AT HALBERr & MISUNDERSTANDING the
many desirable things at Halbert & Msgaffin's,
since the arrival Of their spring stock, parents
will be g-atifed to learn that they have paid
special attention to the department Of children's
shoes--geusrally 50 mach neglected BY dealers.
Let them bs duly resompensed for taking
thought for the dear little ones.
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-ChAcagos Rock Island 4 Pacific Railroa,
TRAINS LEAVE OTTAWA STATION:
Ottawa Post Once.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF NAILS:
Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION No. 566 s. T.: Meet every Monday
evening At thei, hall In Chseyes Block cas-, side of Court
l. O. g. OTTAWA LsoDsE No: 5so; Meets every Friday
evening in their hall Cheevers New Block Oliver Cornell
w. X, 5. j. G.. Baldwin W. C. T.
evening.
or H. LIVE OAK TEMPLE No. stsubordnate): Meets
cry Tuesday evening their hail. In Cheevers Block
Chas. snow w. &. T. Geo. II. Hunter, W. X.
Mnnehahs Social Temple No meets In the New Hall in
Cheeyers Block every Thursday evening Mrs c. c.
D. r. 3; A. F. Grow. b. II. t. Miss Matte Vorce, r.; Ed
Thompson, B. r.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

On THE AOvE.-We notice the Presbyterian
Church in South Ottawa is being moved from
its present location near the residence Of Mr.
Iorce, to the vacant lot near the public school
House. The old location was really ont Of town
and. must have been very inconvenient Of access
in bad weather to most of the people in the habit
Of worshipping there. The aew location is very
near the csn,rs Of Wat quarter of the city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

Did you see that huge pile Of boxes in front
Of Child & Brs's the other day3 That is only .
forsrunuer of what 10 to come from their Whole
sale Boot d Shoe Rouss in Boston. That 10 the
place to buy Boots and Shoes cheap. mo mis-
taker
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
SPECIAL MEETING,
BIZ Order Of Muy0f' Bi'o,cer,

By Order Of My0f B,oper,
Called for the purpose of reconsidering the order
passed by City Council fixing the communication
fer poll tax assessed for street labor for the year
1868, and taking such action us might by council
be deemed necessary in relation TO the supply Of
gas for city purposes.
Ue FRIDAY. April 18th. 1868
, Present-MayOr Brewer, Aldermen Howlsud,
Bell Thomas, Slrobel, Murray. Carroll, Leonard,
Walker. Miller, Celkins and Moore. quorum
The call for the meeting was read.
Motion Of Calkns, to reconsider the order passed
By city council at meeting held March 3lst, 1868,
was carried, and said order was repealed
On motion OF Thomas.
ordered, That IN assessment OF two days labor
upon oil persons liable for poll tax be levied, and
that warrant be issaed to the street supervisor,
directing him to require from each person assessed
the performance Of two days labor, or TO commute
for the same at the rate of 800 per day in lieu
thereof
On motion Of Rowland. supervisor Of streets was
directed to refund to persons who had already
oommuted for poll tax vt ratio OF 30 per day the
excess over amount required by order passed ut
this meeting.
On molten of Thomas. the order. that the Gas
hight and Coke Company be instructed to discou-
tinue the supply Of gas for city purposes. until
AFTER four metres shall have been established,
wherewith TO measure accurately the amount Of
gas furnished was rescindsd. sf
7 On motion of Walker gas and gaslight commit
tee were instructed to confer with the Ottawa Gas
ght aud Coke Company. and report to council 1t
its next meeting, in relation to proposals that may
DC made for the supply OF gas for city purposes for
the present municipal year. t.'Ns
On motion Of Miller, adjourned
X. N. WATERMAN, City Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

New GOODS are now arriving daily at Ed.
Armstrong;, who has bsen making heavy pur-
chases fer the spring trade. There is no clothing
sstablishment in the city where you are SO uni
fernly sure Of always finding the very best of
the fnsr class Of clothing, as well ~ furnishing
goods, ~ at Ed. Armstrong; east side Of the
Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

FRENCH DRRssINe" for ladies' sHd shildren's
shoes that have become red or rusty aadreugh
BY wearing. By using theldrsssing they srs re.
stored,tss . perfect and permanent black, With
- much lustsr -. when new; and what is Of
greater importance to the ladies, it will not rub
Of when vet and soil the skirtA Trix For
n M ~ " -1.Os' 81 aa !, ~. n .in ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

The place to buy Ladies' rug CATERS, balmorals
and button boats, is at Child & Bros. They have
q large stock and are selling very low
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

For the largest stock, greatest variety, and los1
es. prices in boets and shoes, 60 to Child e. Bro.
Chesvers block, east side of Court House square
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

A large assortment of Psrasels just received
at the Hoop Skirt Factory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
A Rare ThinGl

A fine old English Breakfast Tea. We doubt
If there is another pound in town, at least as fine
Al article as at Riale Bros, west of the Court
Houss square. Let all lovers of this coed old
tea r. there and get pound or two.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

Aid Miller reported the necessity oil rebuilding
sidewalks in front of lots. US listed below:
Lots |, 9. 5 and 4, in Block 70, States Addition.
+" A, 7 and II, &C. "
Lots o. TO- II. l2 13, l5 l5 and l6 in block No. l.
Norris Addition to Ottawa.
Also Lots J., g, g. 4, and s, in out lot No. 5,
1,2, So IS
f" Les, "a.
All in subdivision of out lots in south west frac-
tional quarter of section eleven lD, town thirty
three (33) north, range three (3) east of Sd p. NJ
Also sidewalk east side Of Clay street, from
Madison street to Main street.
Motion Of Carroll. to postpone action ON reports
on sidewalks, was lost.
Ayes-Carroll. Leonard, Walker and Cslkns-4
Noes--Howland. Bell, Murray, Cslwell, Miller
and MoOrc-6.
On motion of Murray, the matter Of rebuilding
sidewalks, reported by Miller and Murray, was re-
ferred to the committee streets and alleys with
instructions to said committee to view the premi-
ses where said sidewalks are proposed to be re-
built and report at the next meeting whether the
rebuilding of said sidewalks is necessary and
proper, and whether grades for s.dewalks
have been established and recorde,
On presentation of bill of supervisor for street
labor, Cakus moved that elei be di tod pay
the same at rate OF $l.75 per day Tor lauo. IS, d
f3. so per day for teams. Motion as adopted.
Bill Of n. Perley, for stone, &c, was, on motion
of Rowland, ordered to lie on the table
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II, o. d. II.

OTTAWA LODGE No. IL: Meets every Thursday evening"
lsslng Lodge No. SS, German Lodge meets every We'd
nesdsy evening At their Lodge Room in Cook Glovers
block - = - N :
Daughters OF Rebecca Meet the third Tuesday eve
ming of each month. -
OTTAWA EScAxrnKsT No. 80: Meets the second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
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For anything in the boot and shoe line, from
the finest shoes for infants, to heavy plow shoe,
90 to Child g. Bros
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Boz WANrKD-l5 OF 10 years old, = dc
chores. Enquirs 1t the Excelsior Hsuse, d
PHILIP FLICK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

DR.. J. B. WALKER. the ocalist and aurist, of
Chicago, will be at the Geigcr House in Ottawa
al day on Saturday, Nay I'd.
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A large stock of mems fne calf Boots and
Caters at Child & Bros.
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AgOod buggy harness for sale cheap. Enquire
at Child & Bros.
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The best assortment of children's shoes in the
city, at Child &Bro's.
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A Whalebone Corset for One Dollar at th,
Hoop Skirt Factory.
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ordered to be held at first ward school house Sat
urday April 25th 1855 for the purpose of electing
Director OF the Board of Education, to supply
the vacancy occasicned by the removal from frst
ward Of Director I. G. Gibson
c. H. Ward, John vette and Michael DIVER were
elected judges of special election so ordeiad.
alleys, reported that committee had caused the
necessary repairs to be made on bridge across
feeder on Marquette street, as directed by city
council also that committee of opinion tina.
sidewalk on east side of Clay street, in front Of
fifth ward school house, was in bad condition and
ought to be repaired without delay
On motion of Aid. Miller, report was accepted
and street and alley committee directed to have
sidewalk in front of fifth ward school house re-.
paired. =
Further time was granted street and alley COM
mlttee for report on other matters previously re-
ferred.
Committee on laws and ordinances and commit
tee on sewerage were granted further time for
report ON matters referred at previous meetings.
AID Moore, from gas and gas-light committee
reported bill of Ottawa Gas Co. correct and reec..
mended payment.
On motion Of AID Miller, referred to finance
committee.
Ayes-Howland, Bell, Murray, Colwell and Mil.
ler-5.
Noes-Leonard Walker Calkins and Moore-4.
Bill of Geo. j. Burgess submitted by gas and
gas-light committee, with recommendation to refer
to finance committee, was, motion of Aid.
Leonard, referred to finance committee, for report
TO council at next meeting.
Aid. Moore rendered his resignation as q menl-
Der of the gas and gss-light committee.
On motion of Aid. Calkns. action on said resig-
nation was deferred until next meeting of council.
Aid. Leonard, from committee police, report
ed the appointment Of VIM. Burgess, VIM. Gregor
and John Barrett special policemen, to serve with
out cost to the city, except when specially called in
BY city marshal.
On motion Of Aid. Calkins,
Ordered, That the Ottawa Gas Co. be notified to
discontinue the supply of gas for street lamps and
the services of employees for lighting and extin-
gushing the same, until said company shall have
placed metres in localities necessary for the
rate measurement Of the amount of gas consumed
for city purposes.
Ayes-Howand, Bell, Murray. Carroll, Colwen,
Calkins and Moore.
Noes Leonard, Walker and Miller-3.
On motion of Caikms
| Ordered, That gas and gas light committee be
instructed to confer with the officials of the Illinois
! River Bridge Co. and the Fox River Bridge Co. in
relation to having their respective bridges supplied
with lights necessary for public convenience aud
| safety.
Aid. Murray reported sidewalks in front of the
| following named lots in bad condition. and recon-
mended that an order be passed for rebuilding the
| same, viz:
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Ott.wa Academy Natural Sclence..

Meets hrs Thurday In each month"; in Dr. j. Pauls build.
Ing Donations Of birds soclIed
j. Paai. President. w. Calkins Secretary.
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MAGNOLIA WATER-A delightful toilet srt;.
to Cologne and At hall the price.
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G.. A. R.

HEAD QuAhTHRa G. A. H.. Ottawa Ills, April lses-Gen
eral Odes No oThe Encampment win hereafter a,ser
bic Monday evening each week Instead OF Wednesday
evening, as heretofore BY order OF Post Commander
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A large assortment Of Lace Haadksrchiefs at
the Hoop Skirt Factory.
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Mrs. Gregg will have her goods on exhibition
on Wednesday, Nay 9th. All are respectfully
invited.
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New Style Trimming at the Hoop Skirt Fac
tory, 115 Main street.
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The Maltese Thinning nsw-just
received at the Hoop Skirt Factory.
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Adjourned to Tuesday, April 90. 1865
RN WATERMAN, City Clerk.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-01-03

We take the paragraph below from
the news column of the Knoxville U0j-
IN UcyUId. As Daniel, like oursclf and
most other great and brilliant men, oc-
casionaIly says and does some very fool
ish things, his friends will not be much
surprised at the uttcranrcS attributed to
him:
Chancellor ID. c. Trcwhit made Il
speech at Chattanooga the other day. in
which he said that there WAS nothing in
the Constitution of the United states
and in the State Of Tennessee, nor IN
the Franchise law, which prohibited he.
gro men from holding office or sitting
On iuricS he further said his opinion
cuimridcd with most of the leading IT,
gal minds in the state, even up to tki
. Supreme Court of the State
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-01-03

We copy the paragraph below from
the .uoa, published at Montgomery
Alabama:
The drspicablc Loyal League of
MONTGOMERY has lost one Of lis ablcSt
and most iniluntial members. in the per-
son of Holland Thompson, an intclli-
cent. prominent. and obcdicnt negro
Holland Thompson was born and rear
ed I'm This city, and has always, whether
~ slave or Il freedman, possessed the
confidence and respect. in an eminent
drrrrc. of all classes of our community.
He i,a consistent and worthy minister
of the Gospel, and enjoyed the conf
drnrr Of and exercised Il more power
ful influence over his own race than
generally falls TO the lot of amy one
The Intelligence Of Holland Thompson,
and his desire to do right under all cir
cumStauccs. has induced him to sever
his connection with the midnight
League conSpiratorS and Carpet bag lib
rrtv asSaSSinator>. and take Il place III
the ranks of the Conservative COnstitu.
tioual Union men of his section. tn,
more intelligent negroes are beginning
10 see the result, ct the di~gracctu
workings and ubiquitous iutCutious q
Leagues. gui are leaving the courcr,
ike rats from sinking >Uud sinking
,hip. WrrrwWrui the course Ot llul
land THOMPSON 90 all Of his race IL
Alabama, H. has an example wor
thu Of emulation Nv every member o
Tho League. Let thrm show their free
dom and liberty Otactjnu and though
!. al Ia, I