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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08
BLANKETS.
BLANKETS.
BLANKETS.
BLANKETS.
Frightful Persecution Of Chinese Chris
tiana.

Frightful Persecution Of Chinese Chris
tiRns.
The Catholic converts in Cochin China
are being frighlfully persecuted by the
heather authorities A letter from
Cochin China to French religious paper
says:
A traitor, named Gis, iu the service of
Duoo, brought TO the bonze several Of
his brother workmen, whom he knew
were Christians The first, named Han,
bore on his visage the characters ts-1ao
QnfdeO, with which be had been marked
some years ago at Binhdiub. In answer
to the bonze Thac, be replied that be
was Christian. An order was imme-
diately given to bind his arms and legs
and throw him into burning cauldron.
The unfortunate man cried out 20 my
God my God T. But the populace
shrieked in reply: =" 1t is useless; your
God will not come TO save you"
Another Christian, named Tieng, was
also given up to Thsc, aud suffered
similar fate. Tieng succeeded in break.
ing the cords which bound him, and fed
W u bstic iiFci SioeC OJs buk NC WOO oOOu
recapturei and thrown again into the
flames Three other Christians gave
way before such torture, and declared
they were heathens. They received
the talisman, and were put into the
ranks of the band. Two of these apos-
tstes related to me the preceding facts,
which were also confirmed by the traitor
Gia. This brute was not content
with burning alive the two Christians
mentioned above; he killed with his own
hand two others, one of whom was
a woman with a child at her breast He
is at present in custody. On the day af-
ter. the bonzs ordered the rest of the
Christians captured to be bsheaded.
They were led one by one-men, women
and children-beforo well, into which
they were thrown, after having been de-
capitated. The list of the victims
amounts to twelve men, four women, and
eight children. Several of the children
were impaled on lances before their
parents eyes. About twelve Christians
managed to escape, but what has become
of them is not known.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08
FLANNELS.
FLANNELS.
FLANNELS.
FLANNELS.

to establish national government so
powerful and influential as to create an
interest in its support strong enough to
counterbalance the State governments
and to reduce them to subordinate impor-
tance. II be could rise from the dead he
would be astonished, as we'll as most Of
his contemporaries, to see how that object
has been accomplished without any Of
the complicated machinery for the pur-
pose which be had devised. As but few
powers we're confded to the general gov
ernment, and the great mass OF those
powers by which the citizen is brought
into contact with the government was
reserved to the States, and as it was
natural that more interest should be
manifested in home affairs than those
Of q general character, few could antici-
pate that in the practical workings of
our system, the brilliant prizes of Federal
Office would attract all eyes to the general
government as TO the central sun from
which the other portions of the planetary
system were to derive light and warmth;
that presidential contests would carry
with them all others-State and even
county; that the few enumerated powers
conferred upon the general government
would be so strained by forced coHstruc-
tions of the constitution as to make it
almost q new instrument, and powers
assumed, as of late years, in open de-
fianee of it, that the State government
would in the end be more than counter
balanced, and reduced to subordinate
Importance. 1t is certainly in keeping
with the change which has come over us
to give prominence 70 memorial of the
great patron in our early history of
strong government, although it ought to
be remembered that he sought that end
by an organic law, and not by indirec-
ton and usurpation. Sun.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08

is abundant, aud is selling at many poiats
for forty cents per bushel. Noticed
several new grist and saw mills near the
Mobile and Ohio railroad. One at
West Point ia making as fine meal as
ever saw. By means Of selves end fans
the grain is thoroughly cleaned Of all
portions of cobs, dirt and silks before it
enters the mill.
Through this section Of Eastern Mis-
sissippi they have had during the last
summer an unusual amount Of remit,ent
and intermittent fever, attended in some
instances with congestion, and some
sporadic cases Of what the physicians are
pleased to call swamp fever. The symp-
toms we're very much like those attending
the epidemic fever we had in Memphis
during the summer of CT. One paroxism
of fever, followed by rapid prostration,
jaundiced skin, hemorrhage from the
mucus membranes, psucity of uris,
black vomit end death.
/ am off for Alabama, and viii! let you
hear from me again.
Respectfully, SNAP.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08

Some one rounds the annual coal pro-
duclion of the world at l70, 900, 900 tons,
and gives l0l 900, 900 of it to Great Brit
nin.
Apochryphsl accounts of the Idaho
falls are coming in. They are described
as 400 yards wide, descending 2l0 feet in
an unbroken volume.
The Alfred Colony of Shakers, at the
town of that name in Maine, are running
out. They get no accessions from the
outside world, and are opposed to any
other
1t has been judicially decided in Lon
don that man feeling street musician
in order to have him bore the tympanum
of neighbor, can be fined for maintain
ing nuisance.
Horse stealing is now a capital offence
in Virginia, and John Mccall, of Ches-
terheld, is the first unhappy man who is
to magnify the law in this connection, on
the 18Th of December. AS be is not
negro and did not commit rape, Gov
ernor Wells is unlikely to reprieve or
pardon him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08
Changing Celor.

The philosopher. Greeley, Of the New
York Tribune will never finish with his
Absnrdities until be is himself finished by
death. bis last folly was displayed in a
recent lecture to some negroes in New
York. He said that he believed that Il
the white men in America we're planted
in Africa they would in tiae become
black, or az less, very dark-skinned."
II there wes suy truth in the proposition,
is converse ought TO be equally true.
Why u Il that the negroes have not been
bleached BY living in America1 The
philosopher nigh, IS well expeot his old
white bat and coat 10 turn black by being
bung as a "seareerog in Liberia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08
Tax ON Mernhanta.

The following article is interesting az
coming from Brownlow's Knoxville
Whig The Whig says:
By an act of the Legislature, passed
on the 9th of March last, tax of one
per cent. was levied on oil goods pur.
chased by merchants, wherever pur-
chased. This works great hardship
against our Wholesale merchants, and
gives Wholesale merchants of other
States an advantage which should not
be. AS the law now stands, the tax on
goods purchased in New York is the
same as on goods purchased in this
State. A merchant of Knox county must
pay the same tax on goods purchased
from Cowan Il McClung, or any other Of
our Wholesale merchants, as on purchases
made outside of the State. Goods pur-
chased by Cowan & McClung, or any
Wholesale merchant, outside of the State,
have State tax assessed upon them,
and when they are sold to their Gus
toners another State tax is assessed,
thus requiring tax to be paid on the
goods twice.
This seems to us discrimination
against our home merchants instead of
protection, as it should be. Whether our
Legislators ever thought of this we are
unable to say, but if the matter was con-
sidered with deliberation, we can but be-
lieve an erroneous view was taken. IL it
is necessary to raise more taxes to meet
the liabilities of the State, the taxes
should not be raised in way to discrim-
mate in favor of the interests of mer-
chants out of the State to the exclusion
of our home interests. Much more
might be said against such measure,
but we wish merely to call the attention
Of the Legislature to the inconsistency
thereof with the hope that relief may be
had for our merchants.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08

Three gentlemen have planted two
hundred thousand peach trees on two
thousand acres Of land at Ridgway, N.
c., which they claim to be the largest
orchard Of the kind, Il not Of any kind,
10 the world
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08

South Caroliua wages to blacks are
500 a year and "found 20 farm work.
ers; women, from IS 20 81 per month
and found" Mechanics get more, ma
sons averaging 81 per day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-12-08
GARTER @. JACKSON.

(Formerly with Wormeley. joy a Ce.J
HAS JUST RECEIVED LARGE STOCK
Jenkins s'FinestTeas af PhiIadeIphia
Prices,
Virginia Smoking and Chewing To-
bnfco.
Family Roe Herrfnrn.
Western Reserve Butter.
ErEs. Chickens, Potatoes.
SHs saSp.s {. .s'''Slptt catti 'ffa at H y hSDar S rkkf
BETNREN SECOND AND THIRD. Gods
delivered free Of charrs . all Parts q he
eitT. NJ
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-03-27
The Cultivation or COFH.

We end 10 the Southern Planter and
Farmer (RiSbmond, Va, An essay on
the cultivation ofcOrn BY DR., Thomas
p. Atkinson, Of DaByillo, Va, 70
which wds awarded tho GFst pfedIlhm
by tho Central Agricultural Society
Of North Carolina, and as u Is the ex-
perienco Of a successful grower Of
corn, itS suggestions will Be found
very useful BY the farmers Of this
State. We oxtract the follOWings
To pfotect the grain lGgaihst the
Favages OF molsd, crows, and other do
predators, and TO insure its putting
iortk 4 Vigorous bad, Il should be soak,
cd for twelve or eighteen hours in
a solution Of sAltp6tro, Zone pound ol
salt 10 4 gallon Of water,) and well
rolled IN plastor Of Parlb Immediately
befnro plsnttd. 80 --~
With the seed thus prepared, and
propofly planted, Of tho mode 0f do
ing which I win treat hereafter, =
good stand may bO confidently expect
"a. III the land % Be cultivated DO
billy, OF from any other cause liable
o % wash,H ] hfNt ooh8truos hillside
trenches at suitable Distances apnrt,
takiun oafs u lo6 them empty up
stfnams The bottom Of these tren-
ehss shoald be eight inches wide, aos
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
FROM EARLvILLE.

James Simons is rapidly carrying his double
brick store to completion. It will be the finest
building in Earlvile, when finished.
II. 7. McKinney's lstsre, in Dupes's block, is
crowded from morning to night, with customers,
in these hard times. Nc. is selling unusually
lOw-he keeps pace with the declining prices in
goods.
Lew Hiscock is more than full mean his
store-with the latest and most approved pat
terms of stoves. All kinds Of hardware can be
found at his store, at the very lowest rates. His
cock is able to receive cash for goods or give time
to suit customers. You can't 90 into his store
and out without buying stove.
Z. b. Clnrk-Do you know where to find him ?
Why, right on tho west corner Of Union block.
Lie is having lively times there. He is selling
dry goods as cheap as dirt The ladies say he
beats the whole block in taste and price. All
right go there to buy, then.
J.J, Pool is still at his old stand, and the only
change noticeable is that he is filling up with
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14

drugs, paints, oils, and notions. One can die
cheap now for Pool will give you drugs for mere
nothing He does positively run down on his
prices SO low that the customers eyes will stick
out at the bare mention Of the price, 1t beats
all, it does. Just call and ask Pool the price of
his goods. He will at once mark them from one
dollar clear down to fifty cents.
Joseph Brewster, Esq.-Somelthree years ago
this gentleman sold out here and moved bag and
baggage to st. Louis, Mo- He took out from
town about $4,000 in money. He now comes
back to us, bringing with him the same money,
doubled up as is whispered in our streets. Our
business men regretted when he went and
are glad to welcome him back. He is a money
broker ga So =
William r. Haight, Esq, is still running
his bank. He is trimming his sails for hard
times.
William II. Lukins is still running his large
warehouse. He has made money enough for the
past six or eight years. TO enable him to smile at
hard times. Hehas gained the entire confidence
OF the farmers, and will we'll hold that conf
dence; because he gives full weights and meas
urs'. He can be trusted, and that is saying
good deal. No man in Earlville4 ever dealt in
grain as long ~ he has and maintained as good
reputation for honesty and fair dealing Will.
Jams scales are accurate
BETS
Those gentlemen whs ponsd up on their bets,
to your correspondent, are pitifully remembered
Mr. hattosks. Of Peru, will accept thanks for that
box OF cigars He is the first republican ever
known to pay his BETS Bully for him
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14

The Spanish army, for it don't appear that
the people did more than quietly look on after
holiday campaign, during which nobody was
hurt have driven their dissolute queen Isabella,
bag and baggage. to France, and placed their
trusted leaders Serrano and Prim .. the head Of
the provisional government. But having accom-.
pished the work Of pulling down, the ugly que..
ton now arises how 10 rebuild? The constitu.
ton requires the Cortes Spanish Parliament TO
be summoned, and that Is what is new being
done. The issue in the election Of the new par.
lament is, shall the new government be q mon
archy or republic: The probabilities are that
the decision will be in favor of limited
monarchy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
Cuba.

The revolution in Spain naturally produced
some commotion in the Island of Cuba. Tho
Capt. General Lersundi was of course the cres.
ture of and attached to Isabella, and against hin
the liberals in Cuba at once arose. The revolu.
ton has been proceeding with various successes,
the insurgents being republicans. olamorous for
a republican government in the Island, with
views to ultimate independence of Spain. The
commotion will probably be settled on the arr-
val of Gen. Dulce, who has been appointed by
the provisional junta in Spain 10 supersede Gen.
Lersundi, and who Is about to sail with force
Of 5000 men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
FOREIGN NEWS.



Our venerable mother across the water is at
present in the throes of general election, ar or.
deal like that from which we have on this side
just made safe issue. A very brief reference to
the history of parties in England - me last few
years may be necessary TO elucidats the present
crisis in that country. -Four years aye the tories
were in power. The liberals BY urging q more
liberal suffrage, got them ousted, but no sooner
did the liberals propose their measure for the
extension of the suffrage, than the wiley tories
made big stride ahead and proposed amend
ments extending the suffrage immensely beyond
what the liberals had dared to propose ; and on
that issue the liberals were ousted Now the
liberals have seized the Irish land and Church
reform questions as their slogan on which they
have got vote Of "want of confidence in psrli-
anent, to be followed by dissolution and new
election. The formal dissolution of parliament
took place on the 18th, and the new elections are
to commence within week afterwards The
liberals are very confident Of majority Of at
least 100 in the new parliament, which Of course
Gusts Disraeli from the premiership and restores
Gladstone
large proportion of the dispatches from
across the water for the last few weeks re-.
fer to the movement. Of Minister johnson and
the negotiations in gard to the troublesome
Alabama claims Mr. johnson has probably made
the mistake of making too many speeches He
spoke at Liverpool, at Manchester at the Sheriff.
dinner in London and at the Mayors dinner.
But his biggest mistake was in cordially ak;n~
the hand, at Livsrroo of Mr.. Laird, the build.
er of so many rebel privateers during the war.
The Alabama claims are, however, in hopeful
way Of settlement At the London SherifFs ban.
quet Mr. johnson said
whatever difficulties have occurred between
England and the United States, have supreme
pleasure in saying they are ab ut to be removed
But little rsmsins 70 be done, and before the end
OF the year everything will be successfully sd.
Justed. Referring to the financial position of
the United States, he said I'VE have contract.
ed an enormous debt; but, tell you, with all
the sincerity with which man can speak, every
dollar will be paid in what the world recognizes
as money
The adjustment agreed upon is an arbitr..
ton OF some sort, involving 4 reference Of the
legal points to the King of Prussia; and then tho
adjustment of the claims by a mixed commiss-
ion, composed of members from both nations.
An interesting case was made before the Court
of Common Pleas week ago by Miss Becker,
who attempted to compel the registrars to recoe-
nize her right 70 vote. After patient hearing,
the Court decided that the common law of Eng
land gives women no right TO vote
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
FROM WORTHWHILE.
LYCEUM.

LYCRUM.
This institution is still progressing. The last
question handled" by the members was, "Re-
solved, that Benjamin N. Armstrong should be
elected Representative :" decided in neg.
J. CUI.MER -
is progressing finely with his new brick store.
1t will soon be finished
CROPS
yielded very fair this fall Yet on account Of
frost, corn is n;pped, in some localities How.
ever, there is an immense amount in the country.
BEN N. ARMSTRONG
spoke here some time since, and the young ladies
from Serena, to the number Of -, were present,
dressed in red, white and blue. Some persons of
more meanness than brains stol, the stars of the
wardrobe Of the Goddess of Liberty. The Tan
nsrs tried to raise row, but everything passed
of quietly. Many republicans tried to embar.
rass Zen. by questions, but none Of them asked
him more than the second question. Ben is
some on the stump, and it is pity hs was de.
fssted, for he would have made coed Repre-
sentative.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14

EGGS AND PoTAToRs.-Remove the skins from
some boiled Irish potatoes, and when perfectly
cold cut up in small pieces, about the size Of q
grain of corn and season with salt aud pepper
To quart Of potatoes thus prepared, take the
yolk of ak eggs and the whites Of three ard beat
them well together; have some butter in fry.
ing pan, and when it is melted put in the pota.
toes whom they are quite hot, stir in the eggs,
and continue stirring SO as to mix them we'll
then pepper and salt and send them to table in a
hot dish
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14

NsBrHR says that brandy WIS known TO the
ancient Egyptians, and that the whole process OF
distillation may be seen pictured on their monu.
menta Xensphon speaks Of wine made of bar.
ley, which was used by = certain people whom
the ten thousand Greeks met in their retreat
he says that it WAS bitter, and that the Greeks
did not at first like it, but after short time be-
came very fond Of it. This barley.wine must
have greatly ressmbled our ale, as we'll in forma.
ton ~ in the mode in which one learned to like
it. There smoothing like civilization to cultivate
the natural man"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14

Gee. F. Grams new sectional map of Illinois
tho finest map ever published Of this state--with
cloth back and on rollers, 81 to g. For sale by
Osman & Hapeman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14

Yoa can bay good Hoop Skirt for 80 cents q
Adams j. Marsh's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
No ns, SALE SALE or EXCHANGE FOR GOODS

kNOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR GOODS
i Or CITY PROPERTY.-ThsO Ottawa Avenue
House and Farm containing ~ acres acres of the hest
white sand rock for making glass in the county The land
vel fenced, mostly pckets tho buildings of stone tho
Sitnated miles west Of Ottawa and mile from the Fair
Grounds, on Ottawa Avenue which Is the only good riy
park oet OF the city being rods WIDE which makes the
house great resort and tho best place for brewery ami
beer garden In tho county, With nne grove back Of the
house for pic MICS
For further particulars inquire on the premises Of
holSu CAPT. A. p. REED, Auetionssr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
ReM advertisements.
THO THE pURIlC..ye, IN. lac, v..

FINO THE PUBLlC.-Ysr the last year ald half have
l. done sma trade among you try earn IN honest
living At nrst looked little bss but mud it Is gain.
rapidly, and hope 10 call your attention that il win
gain faster have with long search, found where can
GET the best quality Of Flour in the market ~ say Ill nv
cu'tomeis would like 70 furnish still more OF the public
with it, ~ trial Of ito qualities for their good bread and
own interests the Camden Mill Flour. have the az.
elusive right Of its sale here and will furnish you with Il
almost ~ low a. the Ottawa flour, and could furnish il
equally q low only tho high rates Of freight also Keen
ottavs Flour Bueswheat Corn meal Rye and all kinds Of
ground feed Corn Oats and Potatoes and Turksys
alive dressed II you wish quantity dressed by
ing order and they will be dressed In pie order
forthwith and not by hands that handle hides or hssp
pss and without the OF soap water keen butter
and eggs when get them fresh and Hsod other Use
sometimes Am short. Farmers, give call with ssme Of
good roll butter and fresh eggs and
and see II don't give you the cash for them won't xiys
trade At 300 cent profit then sell yen your
Dor back the article for half what they aow Won
for it, Please give CALL your cash. bay Your goods
where please Both producers and cos ,ers try me-
help through the world with the balance arc
an honest living
All orders promptly delivered to all parts of the city from
City Flsur aud Feel store,
Opposite Peter Russelrs Furniture Depot.
T. = To those that in my debt will you please ri me
the money you know crcunsa nces you know cannot
give it to you, you know the money you have Of mine
earned 1t IN Ottawa in the last u hard toll and not
BY taking from you your neghbor Now won ven all
respond TO CALL and not withhold from me nv hspet uo,
~ shall call this time thank nil INV friends
for their past patronage hope you will still give me call
movie II. b. DIMM1Ck.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-11-14
#arriln.

In Painhed. H. Nov 49, At the residence Of tire b,ideS
father BY Rev. u. L. Whittlesey Mr.. THOS W. PHELPS
Of Ottawa, and Miss JULIA b. JORDAN.
, 1868-01-10
Mustang Liniment.

Have you hurt child a lame horse7 Use the
Mexican Mustang Lniment.
For cuts, sprai s, burns, swellings and caked
breasts, the Mexican Mustang Liniment is certain
cure.
For Rheumatism. neuralgia, stiff joints, stings and
bites, there is nothing like the Mexican Mustang
Lininent.
Cor spawned horses, the poll evil, ring bone, and
sweeny, the Mexican Mustang Lnement never fails.
For wind gals, scratches, big head and spnt
the Mexican Mustang Liniment is worth its weight
in gold.
Cuts, bruises, sprains and swellings, are 40 COM
and certain to in every family that bot
tie of this Lniment is the hest Investment that can
be made.
1t is more certain thar tie doctor--it saves time
in sending for the do6f lit is cheaper than the
doctor, and should nev oe dispensed with.
"ln lifting the keith rom fire. it tipped over and
sealded my hands terribly, The Mustang Lin
mcnt extracted the pain end caused the to heal
rapidly, and left a very ItliG scar. CnAa. -@sTSn:
439 Broad si5c:, Phla.
Mrs. s. Litch, of Hyde Park, VT, writes: "My
horse considered worthless, (spavn) but since
the of the Mustang Liniment, have sold him
for $50. Your Liniment is doing wonders up here.
All genuine is wrapped in steel plate enRravings,
signed g. W. Westbro0k, Chemist, and also has the
private U. s. stamp OF Demas Barnes ,S Co., over
the top. Look closely. Sold by all druggists, rs,
so cts, and 81 90.