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

Following the precedent set by our "truly
loil" congress, We. have been going in "heavy
on impeachment in this town. On Thursday
night Mr.. Pedagogue Pratt was arraigned for
..high crimes and misdemeanors" The court
was presided over by Chief Justice Day, school
superintendent Managers for impeachers-
Buck Shay & Co. After brilliant display" of
oratorical and forensic ability ON both sides, the
Chief Justice decided that the articles of i'm.
parchment were not sustained by the facts
elected; and consequently acquitted defendant,
much to the chagrin of the aforesaid managers
Next night friday the big impeachment case
came of, wherein the good people of Streator
were plaintiffs, and the town council defendants
The articles of impeachment in this case were
were guilty of many and divers ,"high crimes
and msdemeanors" Counsel for defendants
Groesbeak, Nelson and Evarts. Managed But
Ter, Stevens, Wilson, Boutwell, and Logan. At
81, P. NJ: the "high court" was organized, by the
Chief Justice calling the house to order. Pre-
vious 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 disastrous effect on
impeachment. And when, few minutes later,
Manager Butler, with aslver spoon protruding
from one of his pockets, was seen to enter, in
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 Eight it out on that line
if it took all night, and accordingly proceeded
to open the case. He attacked the dongs and
sayings of defendants while they were Saving.
ing round the circle" and also their reconstruc.
ton policy: but owing to the strong "Alto
Vela" odor of his remarks, it became evident
that he did not make much impression on the
court. Mr. Groesbeck replied and his able argu-
ments proved conclusively that most of the
charges were untounded, and that the others
were 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 reso-
luton 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. 80 mote it be-
We are making preparations for a 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 sgnfied their intention
of coming here and twice that number of Sun
day Schools. The COMMITTEES on arrangements
have already rolled up their sleeves and gone to
work vigorously. Judging from the amount of
swim they have already exhibited, predict
they will make grand success OF the matter.
The ground selected for holding the celebration
is beautiful grove belonging to the " r. Coal
Co., which they, with :heir usual liberality, not
only allow the use of, but also propose to do a
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 toe" propose
TO have chop on the night of the Sd, at Over
holt " Holmes Hail. WIDE AWAKE.