The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-06-20
Correspondence.
FROM STREATC K,

ShOM . N6SA ~ 49,
FolIov,inr the precedent set by our "truly
loil" congress, we have been going in 'heavy
on imneachment in this town. On Thursday
night Mr.. Pedagogue Pratt was arraigned for
..biqh crimes and misdemeanors' The court
was presided over by Chief Justice Day, school
superintendent. Managers for impeachcrs-
Buck SHAY Is Co. After brilliant display OF
oratorcal and forensic ability on both sides, the
Chief Justice decided that the articles of i'm
peachment were not sustained by the facts
elected and consequently acquitted defendant,
much to the chagrn of the aforesaid managers.
Next night Friday the big impeachment case
came off, wherein the good people of Streator
were plaintiffs, and the town council defendants.
The articles of impeachment in this case were
1--WE in number, ana rected that said council
were guilty of many and divers "high crimes
and misdemeanors." Counsel for defendants
Groesbeek. Nelson anil Eyarts. Managers-But-
Ter, Stevens, Wilson, Boutwell, and Logan. At
81, p. ": the high court was organized by the
Chief Justice calling the house to order Pre-
riou~ to the meeting it was limited that there had
been weeds and Wooleys" around, and that
some of the managers had been bought over by
some Of the powerful ring" of this vicinity.
Immediately after the organization of the court,
it became evident that these hints had tangible
foundation, and that the immense amount of
money distributed By the accused and their cab.
met and rings was having a disastrous effect on
impe lchment. And when, few minutes later,
Manager Butler, with silver spoon protruding
from OF his pockets, was seen to enter, in
close communion with Mr. Groesbeck, suspicion
was resolved into certainty, and the traitor stood
unmarked. This startling and unexpected turn
of affairs almost overwhelmed the remaining
managers, and all of them, except Logan, imme-
diately "threw up the sponge" The latter gen.
tleman determined to fight it out on that line |
if it took all night, and accordingly proceeded
to open the case He attacked the doings and
sayings Of defendants while they were Swing.
ing round the circle and also their reconstruc-
ton policy but, owing to the strong "Alto
Nela" Odor of his remarks, it became evident
that he did not make much impression on the
court Ar. Groesbeck replied, and his able argu-
unents proved conclusvely that most of the
charges were unfounded, and that the others
we're not unconstitutional. Logan replied feebly,
evidently convinced that the game was played.
Nelson and Evarts 'spouted' some and, to add
insult to injury, Manager Butler offered a reso-
Tuition declaring that said defendants should be
honorably acquitted, which was carried almost
unanimously Our Smelling Committee, how
ever, is bUsily engaged investigating the alleged
bribery and corruption | understand they
haven't found any unusually large amount of
money credited to the account Of any of the sus-
pected individuals in any OF our banks The |
last impeachment sensation is, that Reverend |
Shay is to be impeached for assuming powers
extraordinary. so mote it be-"
We are making preparations for Monster
Fourth OF July Celebration at this place 1t is |
proposed TO have Grand Union of Patriotic
Sunday Schools and Sons of Temperance inter
ests. understand that some half dozen LODGES
of the Sons have already sgnifed their intention
of coming here, and twice that number of Sun.
day Schools. The committee on arrangements
have already rolled up their sleeves and gone to
WORK vigorously. Judging from the amount of
swim they have already exhibited, l predict
they will make grand success of the matter
The ground selected for holding the celebration
Is beautiful grove belonging to the v r Coal
Co, which they, with their usual hberality, not
only allow the use of, but also propose to do
part OF the clearing and fixing up of the ground
A general invitation is, I learn, extended to
everybody, and their wives and families
The lovers of the Eight fantastic zoe" propose
have hop on the night of the 3D., at Over
d Holmes Hall. WIDE AWAKE.