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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
The South.

1t is settled, we believe, that Arkansas, by
dint of keeping open the polls long enough
to get the voters up, has adopted her black
and-tan constitution, and is reconstructed.
Her Legislature is in session. and has already
elected Senators to Congress.
The probability is that South Carolina has
adopted the Reconstruction constitution"
In Georgia the election is progressing but
the result doubtful.
North Carolina rejects the negro equality
constitution by an overwhelming majority.
The Virginia convention, having framed a
constitution, adjourned on the 18th. The
thing is to be voted on in May.
The result of the election in Louisiana on
The new constitution is still in doubt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

ST. ANDREWS MISSION AT MARsEILLEs-We
ara pleased tn learn that vigorous movement is
being made by the Episcopalans at Marseilles to
erect for themselves house of worship. A plan
has been prepared for them by distinguished
architect and they propose to pursue it, in erect-
ing neat, churchliks edfcs Of stone, large
enough for about $50 sittings. The cost, when
completed, will be some three or four thousand
dollars--quite an undertaking, certainly but
Marseilles ia vigorous, rapidly growing young
town, and If as energetic in pushing her church
o she is in pushing her secular enterprises, will
accomplish the task easily.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

THE CAUcUs.-To-day comes off the big
Si!vcr-Hook fight among the 'loil" RAIDS of this
county over the 100000 purse supposed to
await the winner Of the Circuit Clerkship.
The fight is one in which we take no stock,
for the simple reason that we have an abiding
confidence that the purse awaits very differ
ent party from either Of to-day's contestants
to-wit, the nominee Of the Democratic conven
ton, the holding of which is still several
months in the future We like tho advice,
however, Of the Ottawa Republican, to the
faithful in the "rura districts" anent this fight
--"Not to hamper their delegates with in
structiens." A good idea. As the Office is
supposed to be worth $4,000 or $40, 900. coun.
try delegates may find excellent chances to sell
votes when they come to the convention, which
would be found inconvcnient, were they "ham-
pered with instructions" Let the rural dele
gates keep stiff upper lip, and not sell out
for song. The court house gentry have made
enough out Of their offices let them bleed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
Fox River Valley r. r.

We have had assurances from various quar-
tiers within week that the work on the Fox
to be commenced within a month, and that
there is full purpose to have the road in run
ming order to Ottawa by the LIST of October.
Yet when we apply at head quarters for the
basis OF all this sort OF talk we find them re-
ticent The matter, we are assured, is in good
hands, and it will not be long before some
thing definite can be given to the public.
Meantime we are advised, as we advise our
readers, to abide in faith and hope.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
Improving.

AS one of the most encouraging symptoms
of the day, we take pleasure in noting the fact
that the editor of the Ottawa RepaNicaa was
submerged during the last week, to the tipsci
his huge ears, In a brown study over the mys-
teres of the "Pende5on Financial Plan" and
has made such surprising progress, that he
threatens, before the fall elections transpire,
to attain u tolerabe comprehension of the
deep intricacies of that reconditc scheme.
The last Repbublicaa gives us the result OF the
editors mental agonies over the mighty theme,
and we record the fact with delight, that his
| discoveries, as thus revealed, glimmer with in
telligence. The article il which the editor
proclaims the result of his profound investisa-
tons, is interesting, aside from the valuable
information it imparts, from the revelation it
affords of the various steps by which he pro-
cecded from proflind darkness, painfully and
OBVIOUSLY, until he emergcdnto sort of glim
mer of daylight avo ~
Thus he begins: The Pendlston plan "is q
myth, delusion and a snare ~ editor
is undoubtedly groveling in thick darkness
".There is nothing in it worthy to be called q
PLAN (Still in the dark THE same plan
has been given to the public by scores of men,
including Alexander Campbell and Ben But
ler.' tStill in the profoundest darkness) The
plan assumes "that the government will con-
tinue to raise in taxes of various kinds of loft
the people $500, 100000 annually for Is or 20
years to come" (Ne light so far "The plan
involves the repeal of the national bank law
and the payment of the $40 bonds in legal
tenders" Quite ray of lightly
This seems to have been the extent to which
the editor had gone III his easy lessons up to
the last issue of the RepuJiIeaa. We suggest
to him, by way Of somewhat systematising his
studies for the current week, the cogitation of
the following quest.onS:
Whether or not the Pcndleton plan contem
plates the dilution of the currency9
Whether it does not propose various impor-
tant reductions in the public expenditures so
as to mitigate, at least the necessity of raising
$3.50, 900, 900 annually rs public revenue!
Whether instead of postponing, it will not
tend to hasten the return to specie payment
Point out the difference (Which is wide and
radically between the Campbell, Ben Butler,
and Pendleton plans respectively.
We suggest that the editor may obtain some
valuable hints, in his efforts to elucdate the
matter in hand, by careful perusa of an
article in another column, written by Work
ingman, and headed: ".Who are the Repu-
diators and the Villains T.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

GLASS WoREs SUspENpED.-The Peru
Glass Factory has suspended operations in
definitely. The Herald states the reason to
be, that the heavy capitalists of Pittsburgh,
VINO were in the same business, followed the
agents OF the Peru company around, and
wherever the latter offered their wares, the
former offered similar wares at half tie price
1t costs to manufacture them So the Perm
company, having too little capital to i.aintsin
such competition, had to succumb.
Jhe Pcrr npany manufactured bottles
only. The Pittsburgh sharks can come no
such dodge on the La Sale or Ottawa glass
factories, which manufacture window glass
for several reasons. One is, that the Ottawa
and La Sale glass can be made quite as
cheap as glass Can be made at Pittsburgh
and is so much better IN article that it is
worth 80 per cent. more; and another is, that
our local glass companies have home mar
ket for all they can make, in which Pitts
burgh cannot compete With then because the
difference in breakage is equal to 80 per cent
favor Of our local factories.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
va.h,on vcr,us Cllristia n lty.

EDITORS FREE TNADER-By somewhat care
iul investigation fnd that in the city Of OF.
tawa at least one.syth Of all church going peo-
pie (;ncluding even members Of the different de-
nominations) are restricted at times fror attend
inp divine worship on account Of the ostsntstious
and immoderate display Of fnery ON the part Of
the majority. have also ascertsined beyond .
reasonable doubt that the number of chu oh 60
ing people would be augmented at least ten per
mt. BY the addition Of persons who stay away
asgsthsr row, solely for the reason that they
als pecu-iarily unable to comply with the inn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

very beginning of the war. they instituted svs-
tematic crusade against the credit of The govern
ment and continued it until they purch ased the
five-twep;ies, when gold averaged fully sixty per
cent. premium. At this rate, 81, 900 would pur-
chase VI 90 OF the government bonds bearing
SIX per cent. payable semi-annually in cein or
within a slight fraction Of nine per cent. in the
money OF trade. For the sake of convenience /
VIII reckon IL at nine per cent per annurn, which,
compounded annually for fvehyears.' would
amount to 1862. Total, principal, and interest,
at the end OF five years, Sc, 462. If the $l,l15
winch the VI would have produced be deduct
Will be seen that, If the demand of these pa
triotic capitalists be complied with they will re-
siize profit of 81 BAT on each 81 900 invested in
government securities, over and above what
they would have received il the war had not
occurred. Ia. - y.
=. aeh these patriotic capitalists turned Chris
tian bankers, their profits were greater still I'm
o. depositing the 81 600 of government bonds
with secretary OF the treasury thew received 30
per cent thereof, or 81 44O, in circulating notes
which they loaned to the producing classes. or
taxpayers, making total of 5000 upon which
they would draw an annual interest Of as much
as per cent This, compounded for five vears.
would amount to $l,G37. fetal, principal and
interest, at the end of five years, $4677. Deduct
$l,44O required to redeem the currency. and
have, ~ the net proceeds of these Christian bank
ers 81 900 for five years. 1921 II, from this
latter sum be deducted sl,ll5, the amount they
would have realized If the rebellion had not &C.
CURED, you have, their net profits 6y the war,
$2,122 for each 1000 loaned the government.
If the bends are now discharged in green
backs with gold at hundred and fifty, the pa
triotic capitalists would receive $1,757, and the
Christian bankers ~ ,3l2, for each 81 600 loaned
the govsrnmsat,-beinga net profit by the way
OF $642 in the former case, and Of $l,197 ~ the
latter.
submit to every candid reader whether these
parties did not fill or refuse, to fulfil the obi.
sstions they Justly and fairly owed to the gov
oososus to the charges Of "yils regulators
.nu ms" thoir hypoeriticsl can't about lber.
'A1 !"'ies to the contrary notwithstanding
WORKINGMAN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

CAUrltN-Be sure you AK for DR.: Pnsss
Cream liking Powder, and get NO oahsr, and
You will Wy - We do, that II makes the finest
corn bred and biscuits ever eaten. The great
demand or these powders proves then Ut unex.
ssllsd excellence. For sale BY Burke 4 HsenaA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
THURSDAY. April o.

: thu SDAi, April %.
Senate-At half past II o'clock. Mr.. Boutwell,
resumed his argument, speakin. until l. Mr..
Nelson followed for the defence, speaking until
o'clock. when he gave way to motion to ad-
joarn. At the present rate the argument threa.
tens to consume week
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25

"A rose by any other name would smell a.
sweet" and 20 would "Barrett's Hair Rsstora.
tive" which 10 highly perfumad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-04-25
Congressional Synopsis.
FRIpAY ARM u

ara ~ FRIDAY, April. II,
Senaie.-The impeachment court assembled at
tho usual time. The melton Of Mr. Conaess to
meet hereafter at II o'clock was adopted. ! > Z
The examination of witnesses was resumed.
the first three being newspaper. reporters who
we're examined as TO the correctness of the Presi.
dents Cleveland and st. Louis speeches in 1866.
Then Gideon Wells, Secretary Of the Navy,
was sworn. He testified as to the motives of the
President, as explained to the cabinet in remoy
ing Mr.. Stanton, the motive being to test the
tenure of Office law. He also stated, that Mr..
Stanton, on being informed Of his removal by the
President, had agreed to surrender the office az
soon as lie could remove his papers. In re-
gard to the tenure Office law, Mr.. Wells said, it
had been laid before the cabinet at the time of
its passage; that the cabinet unanimously
agreed that it was unconstitutional, and that
Seward and Stanton undertook to and did pre-
pare the veto message. To this, and indeed
most OF the evidence intended to be given BY
Mr.. Wells The managers stoutly objected, and
at AIS 2. NJ.
No business done in the House.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

TEE srErEr RAILWAY will bs completed,
acsordieg to the terms Of the contract. sn
Jan. lst !; but. ewing 10 soms delay in the
arrival Of the cars. it will not bs put into
operation for few days isnssr. The cars
are. however, expected to arrive any time,
- at last accounts they we're finished, and
oil ready TO ship. The present eonpapy
do not intend 70 operate the road thsa-
selves, but will let il out to responsible
parties. They have already been sif.ssd
ivs per cent on th. investment, payable
annually, Tor The privilege Of running the
eastern division Of the road, and eight per
cent. for the whole road when completed.
This offer shows that the one making it.,
and the parties are responsible, has cen
idsncs in the project being paying one
to him and eths stockho,dsss.
SusS. undoubtedly, 10 the case, and il is
. matter Of soms surprise that proper s6sr' .
are no: being made towards the canplstien
Of the western division. II tesms 70 a.
that end Of the road must pay better than
the eastern division. Let the people in.
tsrested in property st West Dsvsspsrt
consider what eject the read has had upon
property u East Davsnpost and they viii
net lsssse aslsy.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
STATE NEW =.

Masonic Festivals are very numerous
about hi, tine.
-Kcokuk gitls think it great shame
that lap year |, moi made permanent 10.
atitution.
-Mussa,ins brews 100000 worth Of
lager annually. aud makes So, 900 worth Of
brick.
In ls4l Musca,ins had . population Of
S33: now about 900 assessed valuation
Of real and personal t2.slA.o63.
Dubuque papers report an slepemsut
Of rscreant wife with . rascally tsanster.
Husband in hot pursuit-not Of the wife,
but stolen valuablss.
jas Bell, breaksman on the ID. . g..
G. road, fell from bis train ssaS Jsssup,
vas run over and frightfully mspglsd but
hopes are had Of his recovery.
-Benns,t's Mrscatins -four mills have
been purchased by J. bale, Of Washing
ton, a former clerk TO Mr.. B., for $40, 900.
Mr.. Bennett has bsen ono 81 The NEST en-.
tsrpri.ing men Of that city, and expended
large sums in its benslf He 10 now insol.
vent, and thinks Of going 10 California,
Gays tho Journal.
The Dubuque lumber busin,ss for 1868
10 footed up by the Herald ~ follows:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

lr your druggist deaf have it send e5 70
DR.. Woleott, 10 Chatham square. New
York. and you will get pint Of Paio Paint.
or six pints Of A,nihilatfr, free o. express
charges.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

No TeLEacAPaic RersRrs. The river
having closed a, this point, I'd the weather
being warm and spring like, we 80 10 press
without our usual afternoon dispatches.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
mo9O000s0 e10a010o Gee HAv0r

Our Cod Liver Oil il warranted pure
NEWFOUNDLAND OIL. II has stood the test
Of twsuty yesrs' experience, and can b
relied on 10 every particular. lite superior.
ity over that prepared on our o~n ssa shore
is shown BY the numerous cures performed
BY il whom the inferior oils hal been tried
without effect The uniform good quality
Of our OIL his given Il the preference ever
the numerous brands In tho market, and
has ELECTED the highest communication from
eminent phosicisns. Manufactured BY
Hegeman l. Co., Chemists aud Druggists,
and sold by Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
Bank Notice.

VHE ANIMAL ELECTION Fon DIRECTORS
L OF the Citrsns National Bank. will be held at
their Banking ususc. On Tuesday. January 18th,
lst9. between the heurs of 10 A. N and r. M
dec nlif C.COykLtN. Cashier.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

CONSTITUTION B,rrERs are pleasant TO the
smell and taste, will rsmsvs inpuritiss
fr N the body, and give health and viger
to the frame. Dsrabgsments Of the stom.
aeh and liver are hasbingsrs and sources Of
insanity. From an obstruction or disorder
. morbic action Of the syapathetis And
ether nerves follows.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
Store for sale.

AT TEE CORNER OF SECOND AND RARRl-
n 50. Streets. now occupied by John L. Zoeckler.
- at market Ills a. liant bnsiness stand.
Applyt JOHN l.. ZORCKLER.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

II Conducted BY the Epanieh 0overnnest.--
aaeo, 600 In Gold drawn everv seventeen days Pri-
res cashed and information furnished. The highest
price paid for Doubl0ons and all kinds OF Gold and
sivcr. TAILOR b CO..
fetil diy BaaksYe. 10 " All st.. New York,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
AnnunlsMeeling.

ruR REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OH rnE
L stocsho ders ofthe First National Bank OF Dav-
en- port 1ewa for the election Of Dirsetors will be
held a. the bAuk, on Tuesday, the 1sth day OF Janu-
ary next, at O'Clock +. NJ.
Hu0O SCHMIDT, Cashier.
Davenport, Iowa. Dee. fs, 1908 did
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

Our Bous.-From the condition Of affairs
- they new exist in this city. Il certainly
appears that the questien, whore does your
boy ,end his evenings, would give occasion
for some thought on the matter if address
ed TO the head Of . family. TIE natural
disposition Of young men to seek sxeits>
mont Of some kind after their days work is
done, Of en- leads the IN to places where, ii
their respected fathers and mothers knew
how they were spending the time their
ideas Of ,he yeung mans Integrity and de-
csncy Of character would be strongly sha-
ken. We shall not par.i:ularizs, but per-
haps - pertinent question as could Be
put 70 young ,nan st this commencement
Of New Year 10. where do you spend your
Z veniness
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
THE CITY.

THs Schus stzen Verein OF Rock island are
going to shos, geese on New Years dsy.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
RovmD Rnk1mw Pew der.

Light bread makes light .hearts. Royal
Baking Powder dess it. Ask your grocer
for il. aud take NO other. LIS aedeeidsd
improvement over any other.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

PxosEssos BLof 10 goei authority, and
says Burnstt's Flavorisg Extracts are the
best.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

A>SivKRsAnY CGLsBaATioN. The Cen
greg gAtional Church Sabbath School will
have their annual holiday festival on Fri
day, Jan. st, at o'cl ,ck in the afternoon,
st the church. Tho ladies' of the church
and cong .aa.ion nave made al! the neces-
sary arrangements for serving tue scholars
with refreshments, fruit and confectionery.
The puplic are cordially invited to attend,
and sec the children enjoy themselves. No
adm ttancs lee will bs charged. no ooliec-
tons taken up, no cha lcss. lotteries. raf1lss
or sales, but jus. a senuins, pleasant time
as the annual feast Of the children.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
MRS. N. L. CURD.

NrFRRs HER STOCK OF MILLINERY GOODS
~ for sale at sacrifice. Wishing to retire from
business. We will make IL an object to any person
who wishes to invest in a we'll paying business-
Cs within 80 DAYS II you with to secure good bar
gain. Hat and Bonnets will he cold very cheap
until that .im- es pses.
P.e.-Cloak and Drees making done on short
notice.
80 BRADY st. OnvanpoPt
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

CouLDN'r STAND ir.-A good one is told
bv . certain wagsish friend Of ours, on
Brady. about the terrible predicauent Of =
rather green young man from the interior.
who was visiting him. The voung gent
~as dss:ross Of testing the palatablsness Of
raw oysters. and Of course his friend was
willing 10 gra,ify Aia. Sc ia they went to
one ofths best restaurants on Brady, and
the elder Of the two ordered dozen raw
fer saeh. Tbs oystsss we're decidedly large
80 0rssnsy thousht-bus he gulped them
down hsreicAlly. When he had Rnishsd
his friend asked II be had chewsd them any.
'Ns." answered the other, with alarmed
locks. my dear fellow" said the joker,
with horror struck expression on his face,
"you will be . dead man in less than IN
hour. Those eys.ers were the largest and
most ferocieus Of their kind. and are sure
death 10 m, IN II he don I bite them. Dent
ycu feel kind Of queer alrcadyf' "By
George, l do;-oh Lord whatll become
sf me !" and away be b,lted in search Of
. physicisu. What bis condition 10 st
present cannot be announced.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

OLp wixrHa nas at last mastered the sits
uatien, aad clesed the river. TIE chanrsl
has been filled with ice for several days. and
yesterday WAS running full Of ice. Towards
night It gorgsd below the city, and some.
time during The ,;ght closed entirely A
little cold weather nov, and ws shall have
. free bridge. but unit. It . perfectly safe
teams and footpasssngers should not ven-
ture 10 cross.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

TsE Pooa Heuss.-From Mr.. Little, the
Steward At the County Peer House. we
learn that that institution 10 in . flourish.
ing condition. At the present. time there
are only 81 inmates there. 10 women and !
men. Considering the time Of the year.
Taxpayers have no cause 10 complain sf the
number dependent upon them for support.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

Tas sALLsaHANiANs.-Ressrved seats ere
going of very rapidly at Luss / Criggs'
book store for the Alleyhanian voealists
and Swiss Bell Ringers Concert, which
takes place on New Years eve, Thursday
evening next. The gallery seats are to Be
st Tho low price Of 20 cents. parqrstts and
family boxes so cents, and reserved seats
are % cents extra. There will Be q great
rush to hear these old favorites, aud the
Opera lIouse will be crowded.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30

HANpscxs PREsEHr. Day, the junior
member Of the drm Of Luse Grggs, has
laid upon our table one Of the finest pocket
diaries ever made. The cenvenience Of the
thing is truly surprising. There's . place
for old love letters, another for papers,
others for stamps. a calendar, numberlsss
tables. places for weather record, daily
record, memorandum, cash account, etc oil
put into q cover that will last . dozen
years now young gentlemen call arosnd
At 63 Perry ST., and see for yourss,vss, Or
ws will show you ours for 80 cents sight.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-12-30
1ENPORT, IOWA. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER So 1868
Oakdalc Cemetry.

THERE WILL De A MEETING OF DavEN
PORT Fsniiy No. leo. 81 Thprsdsy Evening", q
o'clock. T. ". JAMlS0M. Paaeoo.