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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

On motion OF Director Stout, the place of second
assistant IN the fifth ward school was declared va.
can't
On motion of Director Crane, Miss Bridget A
Nc Inhis was promoted to the place of second az
slstant, Miss Mary Hickling TO the place of third
assistant, and Miss Bridget McCabe to the place
OF fourth assistant in the fifth ward school
On motion of Director Crane, Miss Jennie r
Dudgeon was transferred from the seventh ward
school to the position of fifth assistant In the fifth
ward school, and Miss kittie Z. Worthingham was
elected second assistant in the seventh ward school
On motion olDirector Rice, the committee on sup
plies were authorized to furnish clocks to all the
school rooms needing the same.
Director Rice moved that the following resolr.
tlons presented by him July 9th be taken up and
adopted
Resolved, That the salaries of all teachers re.
ceiving four hundred dollars or less be increased
twenty-five per cent
Director Courtney moved TO amend the resolu.
tion so that it shall read as fellows:
RESOLVED, That the salaries Of oil teachers re.
eeiying four hundred dollars less, be increased
as follows: the salaries of those who in con-
slant attendance at the Normal Drill twenty five
per cent the salaries OF those who we're in atten.
dance but part of the session such part of
twenty-five per cent as their allowance bears to
the time the drill commenced; provided that non-
attendance shall not be considered in ixIng the rate
OF increase of salaries, il written excuses for the
same satisfactory to the beard shall have been pre-.
sented to the president of ths board
Director Rice accepted the amendment Of Direc-
tor Courtney and the resolution ss amended was
adopted.
The committee on teachers were instructed to e1.
anime the record of attendance of teachers ut the
Normal Drill and report list of ssleries increased
in accordance with the foregoing resolution, the
report of the committee TO be presented at the Sec
ond meeting of the board after the present.
BILLS oapsRRD PAID.
John Butler cleaning lst ward school house ~ SO
John Barrett, making curtains, 16C
Adjourned to Thursday evening, Sept, 18th 1868.
I. Ii. CLARK, Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

REMEMBER the great E1ourslon On Tuesday
and wednesday Of next week, Sept. 18th and
10th, from Peru to st. Joe, Michigan, and back.
Fare for the round trip from Perm and La Salle
$4'O; from Utica, $3.50; from Ottawa and Mar.
seilles, $4SO; from Ssneoa, $40, 60. Tickets
for sale At all the railroad stations Train leaves
on time OF morning accommodation, and reaches
Chicago 1t $50; then take boat at Van Buren,
street bridge, and reach St. Joe " 4P n, leave
st. Joe at II NJ, and arrive in Chicago in
time to have nap, and take morning train for
hons. St. Joe is in the center Of the Michigan
peach district. and peaches are now in their
prime.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

A CORRESPONDENT sends us the report Of a.
school house speech of some rural Cicero, hoping
We will find it convenient "to fill up with
We are afraid too many persons who are kind
enough to furnish us with extracts from other
papers or manuscripts of their own, imagine we
are always in distress for something to fill up
with" Now it is true, that the want of some
thing to fill up with" is generally crying one
among country editors, but it is not mater to
I'LL up the columns of their papers that distress
% them. We can assure our friends that it
causes us . great deal more trouble to decide
what to exclude from, than what to put into our
columns. But what we want ''to fill up with"
is -four, potatoes, pork, greenbacks, &c. ard it is
hungry stomachs and an empty pocket boob rath-
Or than our columns that are suffering for some
thing to fill mp with"
We court and invite correspondence-rArtie
ularly 'local" correspondence from all parts of
this county, to which the circulation of our pa.
per is mainly confined. But in making use of
such correspondence, we must bog Of our friends
TO allow us to use our own discretion. What
We mainly want is facts simply; and as our
space is always limited, our friends who do US
the favor to send us facts, must pardon us if we
are even compelled greatly to cut these down
II We could give report square or two in
length from every town in the country each
week, it would form very interesting and
often valuable memorandum, and could be made
to include oil except in rare and sxceptional
cases, that need be reported
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Temperance Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION No. 55 S. OF T.: Meet every Monday
eyenng At their hall in Chseyer Block east side Of Court
mouse w. r. WhiImOre W. L. \. Perley, H. S.
l. o. o. T., OTTAWA LODGE No. 535: Meets every Friday
eyenng In their hall Cheeyers New Block Oliver Cornell
w. X. ,. j. G.. Baldwin, W. C.. T.
RADIANT TEXTILE or COLD TaTYR Meets every Saturday
or II: LIVE OAK TEMPLE No. tsubordnste): Meets ev
cry Tuesday evening at their hall in Cheevers Block
a. l.. WOOD W. G.. /. Gee. II. Hunter, ". K.
Annehhha socla Temple No g. meets IN the New Hall In
Cheeyers Block every Thursday evening Miss Ella Grover
s. T. T.: Geo II Hunter, B T. r.; Mrs. Thos Ready S. r.
A. l. Wood. b. Il. ~ " "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

WHERE DO THEY PUT THEM 2-That's what
everybody asks on seeing the enormous piles Of
goods unloaded in front Of the big boot and shoe
establishment Of Child & Bro. Well, we can
tell you. About $500 worth day are put on
the feet Of the people Of Lasalle and Livingston
oountiss and the rest amt anywhere, 70, they
manage 70 sell them about ss fast.as they get
them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

FINE PICKLEs-We are debtor TO Mr.. Theo.
dore Koch, who lives two miles south of thi, city,
for Jar of his splendid spiced pickles. Those
presented to us are made of ripe cucumbers, end
are certainly as fl ne "relsh" as we ever tasted.
They are put up in gallon stone jars, and will
keep any length of time, provided you don't let
any body get taste of then.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Cor HOME I'VE stop the press to announce"
the arrival yesterday of Mr.. Hugh Gilen (oi
Reddick & Gillen) from the East, where he has
been for the last four weeks making his fall and
winter purchases. Hughey says there were still
some goods left in New York after he completed
his purchases, but he tsok about all worth having.
Many were shipped as fast as he bought them,
and are already arriving!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Ed. Armstrong has been receiving new goods
during the week. Everybody knows what that
means. There is no clothing establishment in
Ottawa whose goods have borne % uniformly
high reputation for excellence of quality as
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

sS No communications handed in on Friday,
over halls dozen Of lines in length, can ever
be expected to appear in The FREE TRACER for
rare week, except in rare cases. We state this
as explanation for the non-appearanee of a mum.
ber Of communications lately which we would
gladly hav. published had they been received a
a day earlier
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Firemen's Tournament and Ball.

The grand Firemen's Tournament at Ottawa
takes place on Friday OF next week, and We are
advised that at least half dozen Of splendid COM
panies from abroad will positively be present. SO
that it promises to be one of the most splendid
affairs Of The sort ever held in northern Illinois
The festivities will be rounded off with mag.
nifcent ball at Turner Hall in tho evening, at
which not only many strangers, but it is hoped
many of the leading citizens of Ottawa will be
present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Something New.

ALsHULER & Co. have concluded to sell out
their entire stock of Dry goods, Fancy goods,
&c.&c., to make room for their extensive cloth.
ing and merchant tailoring business, and are
therefore inviting the public TO call early if they
wish to secure great bargains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Splendid Wines.

1t is known that Mr.. Denat Hollecker, short
time ago. made heavy purchases of very choice
wines in Europe which he selected in person with
grea. care. These wines have been placed in the
basement under Sherwood Il Co.'S Bank, and
will be opened to the public at wholesale or re-
tsil on Monday A free lunch on the occasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

DIR. KNAPP, formerly Of New York, who has
visited Ottawa regularly the past ten years, and
effected many wonderful cures Of old CHRONIC
and EAR, which have been pronounced INCUR.
ABLE by the medical profession generally, can
be consulted at the Clifton House, Monday Sept
21, as will be seen by his card in another column.
CONSULTATION FREE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
County Fair.

The La Salle county Fair commences on the
92d inst, which is but two weeks from next
Tuesday. Are the farmers, mechanics, artisans,
and, above all, the ladies getting ready for our
great annual festival of labor2 The officers of
the county Society have made arrangements for
. large fair. They have offered liberal premi.
ums, have used great personal exertions to get
mp an interest, and have the promise on all sides
OF big turn out The season has been prosper.
GUS. Every farmer and every horticulturist has
something ho can and ought to show Lot all
do their duty, and the fair cannot fail to be the
finest lana most instructive and profitable on.
ever held in the county.
Premium lists, and all other information In
regard to the fair, can at all times bs had on
application at the Office Of F. F. BRowER, Sec.
rstary, Ottawa.
Supreme Court.
The September Term Of the Supreme Court Of
Illinois, for the Third Grand Division, commsnc.
ed at this city on Tuesday. There is An unusu.
ally large attendance Of attorneys from abroad,
and the Term promises - b IN interesting a.
wen as highly laborious one The proceedings
thus far have been devoted to tho hearing Of prs.
liminary mosisns, and purging the docket Of set
tied suits or such as have become outlawed The
regular call Of the do.ket will commence on Mon
day. The court on Friday adjourned over 70 2
o'clock p. N. on Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Tho crowd at Hull's store during tho past
week, and his enormous sales, show that his new
goods are appreciated. II is the unanimous
agreement Of tho ladies, we are told, that Of all
tho now goods yet brought 10 Ottawe this sea-
son, Hulls are the Anestss we'll - most reason.
able in price. Mr.. Hull 10 receiving new lots Of
the same sort now svsry day or two.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
County Teachers Institute.

The La Sale County Teachers Institute will
hold its fall session At Mendoza on Tuesday,
Wednesday aud Thursday, Oct. co. 81 and %.
A large attendance of teachers is confidently ex-
pected. J. A. DAY, President
WN. BRADY, Sso'y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

SCOTT, HoUTzE SEQ. have opened during the
past week some Of the finest delaines, poplins
and other fall and winter dress goods over seen
in this market These goods were all bought
before the rise in gold, are very superior, and
are seld cheaper than you will probably be again
able to buy such goods in year Or more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

GRIGGs' BIITERs.-We have all sorts Of bit
ters advertised these days, from 5. T. Y. down to
Roback's, but a good tester assures us that he
has found none more palatable or beneficial than
Griggs' Bitters, advertised in another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Agents.

ALEX NAuGHsr, E-qr y authorized agent At Seneca
H. 10 receive pay for old subscriptions the
Trader and eontras; or JOB printing &c All orders
through him receive prompt attention.
j. MONTGOMERY tSq, our authorized Agcntat Leland
In this count,, 70 receipt '0r subscriptions
der, advertising. sc.
NJ G. DOs.GHHO ESQ Is authorized recspt
for subscriptions TO the FREE TRsDsR for adyeremens
&c. AZ the town OF streator in this county.
J. w. browse $50 authorized agent at Earlvs-
In this county 20 receipt iOr Subscriptions And advertise
ment In the Free Trader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Wholesome Truths.
(hafaxar soxno xnau aau ar da

"hstever some may say or do,
Too many live by cheating;
Whatever's false, whatever's true
All have to live by eating.
However some may live at ease.
Tis better far to labor.
Tis better much to live in peace,
Than quarrel with our neighbor.
And when man i. dressed SO poor,
All look at him with loathing,
He'd better go to Stiefers store,
And buy some better clothing"
129 Main street, three doors west of La Salls
street
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Ate. G. LUTz's-English and German School
new stock Of Blank books, Window shades, No
tionss &C.. at low prices Remember the place,
81 La Sale Street, Hoes & Leland's Block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

No BOGUS THERE.-Do you know that out Of
20 pairs OF French calf boots sold in Ottawa, the
leather Of hardly one pair ever saw France? To
get the genuine article you are always safe in
calling on HALBERT & NRGAFrlN. They are
honorable men, and never represent goods to be
what they are not.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev n. A. Bar
clay will preach in the hall southwest corner Of
La Sale and Main streets, second stair from the
corner, on Main street, over Stiefels Clothing
Store. All are cordially invited to attend.
Morning 1O11a o'clock; afternoon, 4 o'clock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Board of Education.
ADJOURNED NETTING.
OrrlcB OF rnE BOARD OF EDUCATION. }

OFFIcR OF TIE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
Ottawa, Friday, Sept. 4, 1868.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Prsssnt-W. l.. Gibson, president; and Directors
Rice, Courtney, Stout, and Crane.
Ninutes Of last meeting were read and approved.
The report Of the Superintendent on the exsmi.
nation Of teachers held August Goth, was read and
ordered placed on file.
On motion OF Director Rice, tho first assistant Of
the fourth ward school was instructed to take
charge Of that school till principal shall bs ap.
pointed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

The Seymour Legion of Ottawa will parade
tonight. Every man mus. be in uniform and
in ranks by seven o'clock Saturday, Sept. -.
Speaking expected from the balcony Of the
Clifton House.
BY order Of W. l. GIBSON, Col.
JEREY REIRAH, Adit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

OTTAWA LODGg NO 81: Meets every Thursday evening
Le.sing Lodge o. go, German Lodge meets every We'd
block. '''~ - 'N'N' y
Daughters Of Rebeccs Meet on the third Tuesday eve
oTrswA RycssPyySr No. g. Meets on II. second and
ourth Tuesday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

For all kinds of dry goods as well as groceries
and creckery, you can do no better anywhere in
Ottawa than at Morgan Il Fosseens. They have
about the c0mpletest store IN Ottawe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

MORE New GOODS AT SToUT's.-The ladies
have 6een watching for week. 1t is enough 10
say they have come. Now, then, for a rush
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Democratic Meeting.

There will be Democratic meeting at the
Centre School House, in the town of Grand
Rapids, on Saturday evening, Sept. 10Th, 1865
Able speakers will address the meeting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

DANCING ACAppMY.-Mr. Willis will open
his evening class for adults on Thursday even.
ing, September 18th, at s o'clock Terms six
dollars per couple, one-half strictly in advance
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

THANKs.-The members of Undine,fre Co. No
g, respectfully tender their thanks to Albert F.
Dow for that nice framed picture.
BY order Of Company.
Thss T. BROWN, Secy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

The regular meeting Of the Ottawa Seymour
Legion will be held on Monday evening. Sept
14th. 4 full attendance from all the wards in
the city is earnestly solicited Business Of i'm.
portapcs 70 be transacted.
VIM CoGswELL, Pres.
JOUN A. GILLIAN Ssc'y
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#arrieD.

On the 9TH inst, BY Arthur Lockwood Esq, Mr. Joseph A.
Jones to Misc Sue L. Pennypacke both Of the Of Day
ton
In this city at the Parsonage Of the NJ L. Church.
BY the Rev D. j. Holmes Mr. James N. Wright, Of Grundy
Co. and Miss Sarah Ashton, Of Kendall Co.
Sept 9Th at the residence Of N c. Walker BY Rev D. j.
Holmes Mr. Frank Norton, Of Mason City Mason Co. Ill.,
and Miss Virginia M West Of Union Town. Fayetts Co Penn
Sept 10th in the NJ =. Church. by Rs,. D. Hslmss Mr.
George W. Moore, and Miss Fanny McCuou beth of We.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

I OST-on ~ Nth August, Ia Utcs, = nste for 1900
IL payable 70 the order Of National City Bank, signed by
Jas v. savn. All psssns cautioned against purchas
Ing said ss's, payment has been stopped Any person
'hs unSsrsisssd, ~ National City Bank, OTTAWA.
1vs JACOB N. STRAWN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

A good secondhand Piano for sale at Miss
Iurphy's music rooms, MAinI Street, Ottawa,
Sept 11th.
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G.. A. . Il.


HEAD QUARTERS g. A. r., Ottawa Ills, April Isss-Gen
eral Orders No lO-The Encsmpuen will hereafter
bic on Monday evening each week instead OF Wednesday
evening, heretofore. BY order Of Post Commander.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Ottawa Academy Natural Sciences.

Meets hrst Thnrdsy IN each month in Dr. j. Pauls build.
ing Donations OF birds insects perfacous solcltsd
). Panl' President. " ". Caikns Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

ADAMS & MARCH have a large stock Of Elan.
nels which they sell at low prices.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

WANTED.-Ts buy house and los not far nom the
sister: School. Inquire Of 4. W DEWEY, Atty ss Law
West Of Court House. Sepc.l3-tf.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Woolen Yarns Of all grades, can be found at
ADAMS & MARCH's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

ADAMS 6 MARCH are closing out their remain
ing stock of Clothing, without regard to cost.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

DkENIUM on MULES!--The undersigned, de.
l. sirous 81 having fair exhibition OF the stock of his ia
nous
M A M M TIL JACK
Oners the following premiums Tor such OF the stock Of his
Jack shall bs exhibited the Ottawa Fair Grounds ON the
Third day Of this coming fair, beGg Thursday Sept 2h the
premiums to es awarded by committee appointed by
the exhibitors:
Best Mule exhibited. ..........S IS 90
Second best exhibited. .................. 49,. 3 90
-Four next hest, each 90
Grand Rapids, Sept 12-2w- A. l.. DUNHAM
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

A good pair Of women's calfskin shoes for one
dollar, at ADAMS Il MARCH's
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" WATTS JONVAL TURBINE.

Especially 10 lis efficiency Wills running with gate half
drawn, thus conveying the idea 70 the unnated that
with gate half drawn, used bus half the quantity Of water
Wbich ~ nT the JGet
therefore, propose give to the proprietor and advocates
Of -ad wheel, its efficiency comparison with the
Le1e in the following
Both Wheels to work under the head Of water to be
attached TO stone ose size and 10 the
OF water The icde in all cases lie atr las
passed through N. gh,ei,.
Ths wheel. half hour with full supply OF
vat. and for halt hour with half the quantity
The wheel grinding the greatest quantity grain in the
aggregate, to be declared the winning wheel.
The party representing the losing wheel pay to the
party representing the winning wheel double the price
the winning wheel together with all expenses necessarily
incurred in making the test.
The test to bs made in this vicinity H. J. LOGAN,
Sept 5, 1868 Agent Of the Letfsl Wheel
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Having purchased the entire stock efrseres and Povs
ions Of Walters Co.. at the Ottawa Center Store propose
carrying on the business on my account. have full
stock Of oil kinds ofsuch goss usually kept in gro
Gerry store ana w sell 1t the lowest living raes and hope
retain all Of their old customers and will endeavor to
them in manner that they will bs satisfied Goods dsliv.
cred to all parts 9th city. A. A. KAGY.
Sept 12.-lm* Successor to Walters c..
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CLOSING OUT!

NOTICE.-We, the undersigned, have th. day sold our
~ entire interest the Ottawa Center Grocery and Pro-
vssn Store 10 A. Ragy. All those indebted
book aseeant will please call and settle once make
payment ts aid A. l. Kagy who authorized agent
receive payment aud settle oil bills in our absence
OTTAWA, Sept. II, 1868. WALTERS 4 CO.
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Otta wa Post Office.

AND ARHTylr OF MAIIs.
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Sy9e 5grts SEsaDsr. 6
MATTERS.
CITY DIRECTORY.
2 icago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad

TRAINS LEAVE OTTAWA STATION:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

JOHN 4. GILLIAN, Sec'y.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-04

A REMIN1scESCE OF HENRY CLAy.-The San
Francisco Bulletin says "A distinguished citizen
of San Francisco, who was member Of Congress
from one Of the older States as long ago as 1912.
and who was that year messmate OF Henry Clay
in Washington, is In possession Of memorandum,
In Mr.. Clay's writing, which curiousy illustrates
his neatness and precision in the minor affairs OF
life. II Ii simply q programme for the cook to
follow, which was written rapidly, of hand, 10
very neat characters, and Endorsed II. Clay.
mem. for the session. To show what were the
tastes OF the great commoner,' we copy the bill
of fare In full
Sunday-Roast or boiled turkey. an old ham
of bacon. 9 mutton chop, pair of canvass-bsck
ducks and vegetables.
Mondsy-Cold bacon ham, roast beef, stewed
oysters and leg of mutton boiled with vege-
tables.
" Tuesday-A boiled piece Of corned beef (bris-
ket,) goose, partridges and mutton chop, with
vegetables.
wednesday-A rock FISH. an old ham of bacon.
turkey, boiled fowls and veal outlets with vege.
tables.
Thursday-Cold ham, roast mutton, stewed
oysters and beefsteak, with vegetables.
Friday--Corned beef (brisket) mutton chops,
goose, ham Of veal, with vegetables.
" Saturdsy-Cold corned beef, rock fish, roast
fowls, leg Of mutton boiled, and birds.
"Soup an julien to be given as often as conve-
niet-every day if 90.
"when the above was written Mr.. Clay was
about sixty. four years Of age. His fondness for
ham and rich meats, even Friday, is noticeable.
II will be seen also, that he ranks Sunday IS the
first day of the week"