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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15
ssOur Branch and It's Tribulations.

Being History q work Of the Sanitary
ebeon BY T Nm. .' s4HAn 18th HsssmAw M &ed
L. sewell, Chicago"
The labors of the Northwestern Sanitary Com
mission, during the trying period of the great
rebellion were scarcely second, in that depart
ment, to the operations of the U. s. Sanitary
Commission, though ostensibly but an auxiliary
or branch" oft It's contributions and its agents,
though intended originally to be limited to the
west and Southwest as their field of operations,
really on many occasions traversed the whole
area Of military operations from Fort Monroe to
Fort Smith. and from the Ohio to the Gulf
Cleveland, Buffalo, Philadelphia, New York, &C.,
also had each its "branch" but were 50 far eclips-
ed in Importance, efficiency and ubiquity by the
sanitary at Chicago, as beside it scarcely to
attract any notice.
A faithful history OF the operations and inter-
nal organization Of an institution that developed
such an efficiency and power OF doing good could
not fail to be of absorbing interest. 1t is a
history that was bound to be written: as a mere
matter OF speculation or money making, such
materials were too valuable and tempting not to
be seized upon by some one. 1t was due to thom-
selves, therefore, that the chief officers-those
who did the thinking as well as the work Of this
splendid organization,-shoulds select the person
TO write its history. In casting about for such
a person, Ottawa will be proud to learn their
choice fell upon Mrs. S. L. HENsHAw, Of this
city. How she has performed the task assigned
her, is shown in the beautiful volume before us.
We can only say, however high.wrought may
have been our expectations, Mrs. HENsHAw has
exceeded them all Az mere record Of fscts and
events, she has given US all that was needed. But
she has done much more. She has given US a
vivid and absorbing story, with characters, anec-
dotes and incidents that give it all the color and
interest OF a romance We can heartily endorse
and adopt Us our own the language Of leading
Philadelphia journal in speaking of her Book
This book entities Mrs.. Hen;haw to high rank
| among the literary women Of America. Her
style is not rhetorical or in any way prstentious.
But it is correct, simple, graceful and often elo.
quent. There are many passages that cannot be
read without moistened eyes; there are many,
too, that will excite mirth. Some of the noble
men and women who were most active in the
hard work of the Commission, are made fami-
liar TO us in Mrs. Henshaw's pages. Mrs. Liver.
more, Mrs Hoge, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Bickerdyke
and others, ore capitally portrayed"
The book is published by Mr. Alfred L. Sew.
ell, of Chicago, who we believe takes all the fin
ancial responsibility of it, and is gotten up in
style of which any eastern house might be proud
It is sold only to subscribers, and we believe q
lady is still canvassng our city for names. There
never was book printed that will be read with
more absorbing interest in Ottawa.
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The New Hotel Open.

The Clifton Hotel-just now the pride Of OF.
tawa--was opened for the first time for the
reception of guests on Thursday. In the even
ing Mr.. Howard lighted up every room and un-
locking the doors, kindly invited the people OF
Ottawa and "any other man to come and inspect
the whole establishmen.-an invitation which
we should say, from the crowds that were present,
two-thirds OF our people availed themselves Of
From o'clock until II or 10, the house was
thronged from the basement to the 4th story
with curious citizens. Everything was carefully
and diligently inspected, from the scullery to
the cupalo, and we believe one or two stereotyped
phrases expressed the judgment of all: "How
beautiful" isn't it Splendid" We left about
II o'clock, heartily sympathising with Mr.. How.
ard and his help, who, for this liberal gratifca.
tion of public curiosity, have doubtless had q
hard days work in the way of cleaning up.
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The Hotel Opening Party.

The opening of the Clifton Hotel, the new
Hotel in Ottawa. is to be celebrated next Thurs
day evening by grand Opening Party. The
management of the affair is in the very best
hands, and no effort will be spared to make it
worthy of the occasion and credit to our city.
The tickets arc placed at $40, which to many of
our people may seem pretty high figure but it
is to be borne in mind that TO get up party on
the scale here projected involves heavy expense
and then il may be as well to be candid in the
matter and say, that besides having very pleas.
ant party, the object is to give the lessee Mr..
HOWARD, a substantial benefit Mr.. II. has
taken the lease of this splendid building at no
small risk, and has expended in the neghbor-
hood of at least $50, 900 to furnish it in style
beitting such building. The people of Ottawa,
in having little real enjoyment in connection
with the opening of an "institution' that does
them such honor, ought not to do it by sponging
on the liberality of Mr. Howard. A good many
people in Ottawa have already contributed OF
their means quite literally to secure to our city
this splendid hotel There are hundreds of others,
however, who gave nothing and ought not now
to grudge few dollars by way of giving the
hotel starting "bocst" and putting the lessee
in good heart
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

The ARTEsIAN WELL.-There are freqfcnt
inquiries as to what disposition is intended to be
made of the artesan well, and we are hardly
prepared 10 give definite answer. The well
needs be tubed at least so TO 100 feet and then
stout tank or reservoir should bo built at least
30 feet high right over the well, from which the
water could be distributed over the city. To do
this, however, requires money, and that, we sus-
pect, is ust now what's the matter.
(. The water is cool, sweet, delicious, not quite
as soft as rain water, but softer than the Cation
water The common notion that it contains sui.
phur, because there is a smell of sulphur about
the WELL is an error. a careful analysis shows
that there is not particle of sulphur in the
water. The sulphur smell comes from a gas that
finds vent with the water, but is in no way mix
ed with it, and is so volatile that it evaporates
Immediately on reaching the air. The water
contains very little lime, and few other sub.
stances usually found in all spring water, but
in such small proportion as to leaye it exception.
ally pure.
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SOirce Musicale.

The best musical talent connected with the
Episcopal Church. with such outside assistance
as they have been able to enlist, propose to give
series of parlor entertainments, the object being
70 lay at least the foundation for fund for the
purchase Of an organ for the new Episcopal
Church soon to be erected in this city. The first
entertainment will be given on Tuesday evening
QSth) at the residence of Mrs. Earl, west Of tho
sidecut. Admittance 25 cts. From our knowl-
edge OF those enlisted in this enterprise we have
no hesitancy in promising such as attend this
"soiree" very pleasant evenings entertainment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

IHoUGHTs.-Some anonymous gentleman who
says hip thoughts ''crowd upon him much faster
than he can write,' sends us about thirty pages
OF manuscript with the hope that 'my thoughts,
written out on these few sheets of paper, may
help to fill up your columns" The gentleman
also, has the kindness to offer his permanent
services correspondent. Now as few people
in these days so superfuous as to think, and
good thoughts are rare, we imagined we had
drawn prize in obtaining tha contributions Of
so prolific thinker. Our disappointment was
sore when, on examining the manuscript, we
found the thoughts which so crowded upon"
the gentleman were the thoughts of other people
Some ten pages were taken from the New York
Lndependtat, four or five from Washington
Irving; an editorial from the n. Y. World, &C.
In the way of making scissorings "to fill up our
columns" we are generally able to suit ourselves
quite as well as our friends can, but if NJ B. is
anxious to assist us in that way, we suggest that
he send us the clippings in print, thus saving
himself the labor OF copying and us the trouble
Of re-arranglng the punctuation and correcting
the spelling.
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Council Procee edings.
REGULAR MEETING.
j. o. HARRIS.
JOS. STOUT, Secretary.

Tuesday, August H. 1858.
Present-Mayor Brewer, and Aldermen Howland
Bell, Brunker, Murray, Carroll, Leonard, Cowell
Miller, and Moore.
On motion of Rowland the reading of the min
utes of the last three meetings Of council was
dispensed with.
Kemonstrance of Z. E. Voght and others against
the proposed assessment by commissioners for the
construction of sewer ordered bv city council
along and under Columbus street, from Superior
street TO Jefferson street, was presented
ColwelPs motion to receive was on motion of
Bell, amended that remonstrance be ordered to
lie on the table, and motion as amended was
adopted.
The following petition was submitted for action
by city council:
To the Mayor and city Council Of The city Of
O.tawa-Greeting
The undersigned respectfully represent unto
your honorable body that many swine are running
at large within the corporate limits of said city
apparently upon their own responsibility. Ifthcre
be any owners of said swine they are unknown
The undersigned therefore urgently petition your
honorable body to adopt immediate measures to
cause to be erected around the corporate limits of
said city, on the boundary lines thereof a tight
and impossible fence, TO prevent said swine from
straying beyond the limits Of the city and thereby
lost in consequence of their inability to lind their
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

Mrs. Hannah Sanderson, Merrimack, n. H.,
writes Oct. Goth, to r. ?. Hall IL Co., Nashua, n.
H. Il cheerfully certify to the wonderful resto-
ratlve properties OF your Vegetable Hair Renew
er, having experienced its effects On my own
head. When L commenced using it nv head
was nearly bald, only having little hair on the
side and back of my head. have worn false
hair fifteen years and upward I have now laid
1t by. | commenced using it in May, and now
my hair is from two to four inches long and thick
where there was none when | commenced using
Halls Hair Remover. My hair is now growing
very fast and does not fall off | recommend
this to all those whose hair is turned gray or
thin, and especially to those that are bald"
Il am acquainted with Mrs Hannah Sander
son, and can certify TO the truthfuness of this
statement. WIALIAM T. PARKER,
Justice OF the Peace"
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Another Exeurs,on 10 Chicago!

The posters are out and all the arrangements
perfected for another excursion to Chicago-ths
time for the benefit OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church south Of Marseilles, TO take place on
Saturday. the Goth inst. The fare to be $3.50
portion. Time Of starting same as of the Peru
Accommodation train. The usual arrangements
with Woods Museum are made; also provision
for ride in the "Mayhower' on the lake. l..
P. Gro uch and Rev L. Springer are the managers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

CONSTITUTION BITTERs.-A friend Of ours
who had been complaining of weakness and gem
eral debility hardly able to be around for several
weeks, came in the office the other day, with
sparkling eyes and ruddy cheeks aperfect picture
OF health. Surprised to see so great change,
we asked him what he had been using. He re-
piled; Constitution Bitters," and added, Il
never before knew what fine bitters were. had
used others but they only made me feel the
worse, causing headache and bad feeling in my
stomach. The Constitution is just the thing
and would advise all my friends to try them"
All who use, approve of Stewards Cough Cure
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

GONE EAsT.--M Stiefel has gono East to
superintend the manufacture of his Fall and
Winter Clothing. Stiefol will bring the largest
stock OF mems, youths and boys clothing that has
ever been in this Market equalled by few in style
make and fit, at prices lower then the lowest
elsewhere or the money refunded. Those in
want Of clothing now will bear in mind that, in
order to make room, Stiefel will sell his present
stock at very low figures.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

Local ITEMS have been somewhat scarce this
week, but the following from the Republican Of
Thursday is worth place in any paper
A tall man, dressed in black clothes, rushed
down Court street one day last week, thinking
there was fire in Reddicks block On reaching
the middle OF the block, however, his anxiety was
somewhat alayed on observing that the crowd
was attracted by the cheap goods in John Stout's
dry goods store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

ED. ARMSTRONG has been showing aside his
light summer clothing of late, and filing up
heavier sort of Clothing, to conform to the
season. He is, however, still selling at his re-.
duced scale of prices, but as clothing is now 60
ing up at the East, people had better buy soon
if they expect to buy cheap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

The SUPERLATIvE OF MEANNEss.-If there
is a rational person in this community who cues
tons the doctrine OF total deprayity, let him re-
feet on fact like this. On Thursday evening,
to his infinite inconvenience, Mr.. Howard, the
lessee of the Clifton Hotel in his kindness of
heart, to crafty public curiosity, threw the en-
tire building open to our citizens and gave all
who would free range through the rooms from
attic to cellar. The tenants of such rooms as
had occupants had put aside their valuables, but
Mr.. Howard, not imagining Ottawa had people
Of such Ineanness carelessly left about some of
the washstands towels and cakes Of soap. Will
it be believed, every towel and bit of soap thus
left was stolen The towels are all marked
"Clifton Hotel 1t is hoped the miserable thief
or thieves may be detected, that an example
may be made Of them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

MEDICAL MEETING-A meeting OF the La
Sale Coupty Medical Society will be held at the
Office of j. o. Harris, in Ottawa on the 10Th dav
OF August, 1858, at o'clock p. u. All regularly
educated physicians are earnestly requested to
attend
BY order of the president,
J. O.. HARRIS
Jos. STOUT, Secretary
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THE NORMAL DRILL, under the auspices OF

THE NORMAL DRILL, under the auspices Of
the superintendent of the public schools of this
city, viii commence at the High School room on
Columbus street next Monday, Aug. 18th. Prof.
Hewett, of Bloomington, will be present during
the first week of the term, and Prof Powell, of
Peru, during both weeks. The present teechers
in the Ottawa public schools, and all desiring or
expecting to become such, as we'll as teachers
throughout the county, are invited to be present.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

The Executive Committee of the Democratic
Club of Ottawa, are hereby notified that meet
ing of the committee will 10 held at their rooms.
si WalkeT's Block, Friday evening Aug. 2ls. at
gi5oclook. A iull attendance ia requested.
ALBERT f. Dow, Chairman Of Com.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

SCOTT, HoUTz & Co.. having sold down their
summer stock low enough to give them plenty
OF empty shelves, are now filling up rapidly
with new stock exactly adapted to the advanc-
ing season. The goods they are now receiving
were bought before the late advance in gold, and
while they embrace all the newest patterns, are
offered at prices that you may not see again in
many months.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

AT MORGAN & FossEENs we noticed draw.
man dumping a lot Of dry goods boxes the other
day, so that we may safely announce the arri.
val there Of more new goods. They never let
their stock run down to emptns over there, as
many merchants arc so apt to do.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

AlEt FACGgEY E-l- = authorized agent a. sertra
H. 70 receive pay fr d" subscriptions TO the Free
Trader and conrset f1r 11 printing, - All orders
taronEh him receive prompt attention.
j. l. NoNTGosEEy. E-H authorized Agent at Leland
II int. conn- 10 receipt Tor subscriptions to the Free Ira
Ger. aiyertIs rg, &c.
G. DoSAGH5, E.q, s. our authorized asen, to receipt
for subscriptions g. ihc EKg IR3DgR r advertisements
dc. af The town Of -tfratu! in this county.
y ". BRowSg, Fs7 s au'forypt agent az Farivle.
- this county 20 ecel Jg subscriptions and advertise
Heut IN the Free Trader
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Ottawa Post Office.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL OF MAILS:
Tcrnperancc Orders.

MONITOR DIVISION so $50 s. oP T.. Meet every Moaday
evening a their nall In Cheeyers Block east side Of Court
house W. r. Whftnpre. ". p Y. Perley. H. :.
J. q. T., OTTAWA LODGE No. $50: Meets every Friday
syenns 10 Their hall CAeeyeys New Block Oliver Cornell
W, X. = J. G.. Baldwin.W G. T.
evening.
~ IL LIVE * TEEpLE No. tsuDordnateJ: Meets ey.
e IRe-0r evening" ~ tAe!r new hail in Checyers Block.
q. l.. Wood, ". =. Z. Geo. ~. H.Huntef. W. l..
Minnie pa coca. tepls NJ. meets ia the New Hall IN
theeltr, inc every th.sFfy evening Miss Ella Grover
s T. T., CO.. IL !uE;e-, f. =. r. Mis- Tos IIeady : r.
A. =. WOOD, D. =. - '
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

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 tho
public, giving much larger quantity of Cough
Medicine than has ever been offered for 81.
june civ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

MusIc-Prof. F. Goings, of this city, is about
commencing school for vocal training, and we
would advise all of our young folks who wish
to make advancement in singing and have their
voices properly trained, to join his class, which
will commence August 25 All necessary in
formation will be given at Simon Bros. music
store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

BLACKBERRIEs.-We are debtor to Mr. S. B.
Baldwin, the grocer, for a couple of boxes of
splendid blackberries, the first we had seen this
season, Mr.. B. is always ahead in choice fruits,
as well as most other things in the fruit and gro
Gerry line.
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Den,ncraiic TIee,ing.

The Democratic Club Of the town Of Grand
Rapids will meet at the Central School House
on Saturday evening, August %, at o'clock.
J. Avery and II. Il. Boyle will address the
club. B. B. REYNOLDS, Pres.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

BALIou's MONTHLY for September, and all
late publications, in cloth and paper, stationery,
blank books, pocket cutlery, gold pens, &C., at
OsMAN & HAPEMAN's, west of Court House
Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

LADIES, have you seen those beautiful kid
boots at Halbert & Megafin'sI 7 They are some.
thing out of the common Uncomfortable du.
rable and cheap.
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Ottawa IoBGE Eo. az Meets every Thursday evenrg.
lessng Lode 80 @ German LODGE meets every Wed.
block ~ - |
Daughters q Rsccc Nee. on the third Tuesday eve.
rlut pf each month.
oIrtgA EycmrHENT No. 80: Meets on the second and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

As 1T WAS, AND As IT Is.-Photographs o.
the Clifton Hotel as it was one year ago, and al
1t is now, at Bowman's Gallery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

Meets first 1hardar u escn month In Dr. j. Paus build
ing Donations Of S insects ard rfartlOns solicited
J. Paul President. W. IS. CaEins, Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

HgAD QrARTRfs G. R.. ottawa Ms. April iss-Gen.
srAl orders no -l4e EncAupuaL- VII. hereafter
bic on Monday evening eacl week instead Wednesday
evening, as heretofore. By 0rer 70 Post Commander.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

Foul PLAY, Charles Reade's new novel, al
OsMAN & HApEMAN's, west of tho Court House
Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

HE LADIES will find an extra quality of
Tooth Powder, put mp in a neat and tasty style,
an ornament to the toilet stand, at Hobert s.
Clark's Dental Rooms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-15

PLANCHErTE, the great mystery, at OsMAN &
HAPEMAN's, No. 10 La Sale street. west Of the
Osurt House Square.
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DirO.

In this city, IN the 4h ns Of Cholera Inanum Mary,
days.
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gbs yyrts SraDsr.
LOCAL MATTERS.
CITY DIRECTORY.
chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad,
TRAINS LEAVE OTTAWA STATION:


GOING EAST. GOING
i ci" aoCD h'.-. 0:ls Night Express 1:52
81, ...''lEto " Day Express 1910
"gut ~ hNpre,s,- l52 Peru Accon'n ...... SOS
Through tickets 10 ali principal points east for sale at this
Office. I. T,yrs,rD -. - ~
Ottawa, May 9th, 1858
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DOOM TO KENT.--A large front oom with out
IL side entrance store No. 25 la Salt street. Suit.
able for Office millinery and dressm ,king Rent low.
Inquire of aul54w s. THORsON.