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

At the conclusion Of his remarks, the meet
ing was adjourned until halfpast o'clock in
the evening, when it was announced that the
speaking would be resumed, at the same place.
At . o'clock p. n, in accordance with the
arrangements, the Seymour Legion, under the
command Of w. L. Gibson, formed on the
corners of La Sale and Madison street, and,
with between five and six hundred torches
commenced their line of march. Each ward
controls its own company, and carried trans
parency indicating their respective ward or
CARNATIONS. The old Stars and Stripes led
the Legion, and several banners and transpar-
sncies were carried in the ranks. The most
prominent was large globe, ten feet in d.
ameter, beautifully illuminated, upon which
was painted the name Of every state; sew
eral others were inscribed as follows: "Grant's
Tannery-Beast Butler-Guano Logan, man.
ager-Burt. Cook, Porter" "The soldiers
were paid in greenbacks for their blood-we
will pay the bondholder greenbacks for his
greenbacks," etc. After marching through
the principle streets, the Legion formed
around the Court House Square, when, amid
grand display Of fireworks, they performed
some of their military movements and then
disbanded.
Not only the magnificent display made by
the parade of the legion, but the fact that the
meeting had adjourned to hear more speaking
in the evening, had, by o'clock, attracted
another immense throng to the Court House
yard. Every foot of space within hearing
distance was occupied. AS soon as the Legion
was dismissed, and order restored, the speak
ers stand was taken by Hon. r. E. WILLIAMS,
democratic candidate for attorney general,
and then for full two hours he held that mass
in almost breathless attention. We cannot
undertake to epitomise his speech for want OF
further space, but it was one of the finest Of
forts we ever heard. Mr.. Williams is certain
ly one of the ablest stumpers in Illinois,
Then o. c. GRAY, Esq, was called out, and
made enc of his happiest talks of about an
hour in length, the audience Gt now being af
ter II o'clock) insisted on his ''going on" as
he sat down.
Loud calls were then made for Mr. REDDICK,
but that gentleman begged to be excused on
account of the lateness of the hour promis-
ing, however, on some other occasion, to give
the democrats of Ottawa plenty Of talk, as
he had no idea of being idle in the campaign
The meeting then, amid many cheers for
Seymour and Blair, for the Union, for the
speakers, &C., at about midnight, quietly dis
persed, hundreds Of those present having
many weary miles to travel before reaching
their homes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Who Pays the Taxes?

Logan, Palmer, Cook, &c, are perambula.
ting the country trying to convince the peo-
pie that none but rich men pay the taxes to
support the general government under the
present radical domination The only fact
they produce to sustain the assertion is, that
OF the $500 100000 taxes collected annually
off the people, less than $50 900, 900 are paid
by the rich on their incomes. There is not
one other tax of the whole infinite list of taxes
paid by the people that is not traceable di-
rectly to the laborsr. How many of the fol.
lowing list of imports are paid in larger pro-
portion by the rich than the poor Radical
legislation taxes
The hat on your head.
The boots on your feet.
The clothes on your person.
The food you eat.
The tea and coffee you drink.
The pot it is cooked in.
The cup you drink it cut Of
The implements on your farm.
The tools you work with.
The paper you write on.
The pen and ink you use.
The papers and books you read.
The furniture in your house.
The gas or oil you burn.
The coal you consume,
The stove you burn it in.
The match you light it with.
The medicine you take.
The tobacco you smoke.
The pipe you smoke it in.
The dishes on your table.
All you eat off them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12
Challenge Accepted!

0. G. Gray, Esq, Democratic Candidate fol-
Congress in this district, on Monday sent a
formal challenge to his opponent, Hon. B. c.
Cook, to stump the district in company-a
challenge which Mr.. Cook, we understand has
accepted. The arrangement is to have at
least one discussion in each county in the dis
trict, the first discussion to take place at La
Sale. In the absence to-day of both candi-
dates, however, we are unable to give the ap-
pointment of times and places.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Two thousand Germans, residing in the upper
portions of Philadelphia, have formed Soy.
mour and Blair club. Those Germans have
heretofore acted with the radical party. Phils'
dolphia will elect the Democratic ticket by at
least 10000 majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

The State Guard, radical paper published ut
Harrisburg, Pa, and edited by brother OF
John Forney, speaking of the difficulties Of the
campaign, declares that: "Taken altogether,
we, as a party, have the largest and the dirtiest
load to back of any political organization"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

Ex-Gov. VIM. F. Johnston, Allegheny county,
Pennsylvania, formerly radical of the strong
est kind, has come out for Seymour and Blair.
He made democratic speech in Pistsburg few
nights since.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

"FIeHT NIT SIeEL.'-Gen. Frank Sigel is the
President of German Seymour organization in
New York.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-09-12

8tta'pa 4rss Sran.r.
By OsMAN 4 HAPEMAN.
Ottawa. NJ, Saturday. Sept. IL, 1858.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
NATIONAL TICKET.
FOR PRESIDENT,
HORATIO SEYMOUR,
OF New York;
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
FRANK 2. BLAIR, Jr.,
ILLINOIS STATE TICKET.
For Governor,
JOHN r. EDEN.
For Lietenant Governor,
WILLIAM II. VAN EPPS.
For Attorney General, 2
ROBERT E. WILLIAMS.
For Secretary of State,
GUSTAVUS VAN HOOREBEKE
For State Treasurer,
JESSE j. PHILLIPS.
For State Auditor,
JOHN r. SHANNON.
For Member of Congress at Large,
WILLIAM w. O'BRIEN.
For Penitentiary Commissioners:
JOHN w. CONNETT,
Of Cook County;
WILLIAM II. GARRARD,
Of Lawrence County;
CALNEH FARLEY,
Of Will County.
For Congress:
OLIVER @. GRAY,
Of La Sale County.
For State Senator,
JULIUS AVERY,
Of La Sale County,
For State Board of Equalization,
HENRY G. DENT,
Of Woodford County.
For Representatives,
BENJAMIN M. ARMSTRONG.
DIR. E. w. WOOD.
MOSES OSMAN.
LA SALE COUNTY TICKET.
For Circuit Clerk,
CHARLES HOFFMAN.
For Sheriff,
CAPT. W. II. NORTON.
For Coroner,
DR.. WIN. M. BOYD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

An attempt was made on Saturday last, by
a man calling himself j. G. Baldwin, to swim
die the First National Bank in Richmond, by
means of forged checks He hailed from
New York, and brought on forged letters OF
introduction. Being detected, he made his es-
cape on the cars going to Petersburg.
A most wicked attempt was made Saturday
morning. to destroy one the splendid bridges
on the Norfolk and Petersburg railroad, which
spans branch of the Elizabeth river few
niles this side of Norfolk. A number Of the
cross ties were burned. But the bridge was
speedily repaired.
The Orange ':Native Virginian" says that
the estate of R. NJ. Graves, deceased, was sold
last week to Mr.. Robert G. Davis Of Rich
mond, for SIC, 1000, on credit Of one, two and
three years, with interest from date.
Gen. Wickham left Richmond yesterday for
the scene Of his future labors on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

e WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON ITEMS The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says
''The opportunities for invitations to the party
to be given by the children Of the President S
family grow with their growth One father
writes that his son is an exceedingly brilliant
boy and would add Iustre to the party; two la
dies desire to be present, and as they must
have male escort, they ask that invitations be
sent Tor them and gentleman, whom they
name, to accompany them, &c.
Mrs. Martin, white woman, residing in the
first ward, died very suddenly yesterday from
the effects. of narcotic administered to aevi-
ate pain.
St. Stephen Catholic Church was dedica-
ted yesterday by Rev. Thomas Foley, secreta-
ry Of The Archbishop to Baltimore, by author
ty Of the latter.
Mr.. Edward Clark, the architect at the cap
itol, has declined to serve on the board to in
vestigate the causes which led to the topping
over Of the Howard University Hospital, Tor
the reason that he has long since expressed
his opinion as to the worthless nature Of the
stone used in the construction of the buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

LEONARD SCOTT s. Co., New York, have re-
published the December number Of Blackwood' 5
Magazine Contents: Double and Quits, q
very amusing story; Tho Sailor-Lord Arson,
giving an interesting sketch Of the memorable
voyage of that intrepid seaman; Kinglake' S
War of the Crimea, furnishing q condensed
statement of that war; Dean Milman's Works;
Cornelius ODowds papers; What is to come
of tan article on the political situation of
Great Britain. Blackwood keeps up its ability
and ipterest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
Foreign News.

By Atlantic cable we have series of rumors
concerning the Eastern question and the pro-
posed conference. The London Times and
Standard condemn the project. The Foreign
Minister OF Greece is reported as having officially
declared that his Government is ready to make
any sacrifice for the maintenance Of her rights
and independence. The Sublime Porte, it is
said, will decline to adhere to the conference if
the terms of his ultimatum to Greece in the
matter of Crete, are mooted Another dispatch
reports that Grecians are fleeing from Turkey
on account of the threatened war. From Con
stantinople it is announced that the Turkish
commander Kramil and his army have arrived
before Syria.
A well-kuown Republican writer in Madrid,
Emilio CASTELAR,, says that Republic has been
morally formed already 10 Spain, as the Re
publican party carried all the great cities and
towns in the country, except Madrid, IN the
late elections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

HABITS OF TIE SOUTHERNERs.- The New
York Tribune, in long article on the present
political situation, pays the following compli-
ment to the people of the South. We do not
concede that there is that amount of ignorance
among "the common masses" that the article
of the Tribune would seem to imply; though
there is a plenty, for the cause OF good govern
ment; especially when to that OF the white
population shall be added the millions OF blacks
who have been converted from slaves, into
rulers, by the policy of Mr. Greeley. We
are glad, to know however, that, in Mr. Greeley 5
opinion, the people of the South are never un-
duly elated by fortune or station" and that
their native goodness is less obscured by the
fashions and manners of the day" than any
other portion of the Caucasian race. This
does not sound like the old denunclatioDS of
"slave drivers" in which it was the practice Of
the Tribune to indulge, and we are led to infer
that Mr.. Greeley has come to know us better
Entertaining his present opinions, he might 90
step further, and urge that people, having
so much native goodness as to justify their
being held up as examples by which the
American people may be taught, if 1t is capa-
Bile of learning so much" could be safely en-
trusted with the management OF their own
affairs. What say you to this, Mr.. Greeley -?
We append the extract as follows. -Lynch6mg
Firgnjon.
There is much to admire in the domestic
habits of the middle and even Of the upper
classes of the Southern people, and this is most
admired by those who, by a residence, have
learned what those habits are. We refer to
their simplicity, hospitality, and natural kind
ness of heart. Perhaps there is no portion Of
the Caucasian race so little elevated above
what daily concerns the common masses of
mankind, either by fortune or station, or
whose native goodness is less obscured by the
fashions aud manners fthe day, When wealth,
education, and whatever modern progress is
capable Of bestowing, shall come to these peo-
ple mainly as a fruit of present and future en-
beavers, may these amiable traits be retained,
that the American people may be taught, 1t 1t
is capable oflearning so much, that the great
est happiness arises from uniting an intelligent
regard for the common affairs OF life with learn
ing and skill"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

REPORTED POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN V1R-
GINIA.-The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Gazette says: "A very important
reconstruction movement is reported here as
going on in Virginia. 1t is proposed that the
Conservative State Executive Committee desig-
nate two gentlemen from each Congressional
District, to meet in Richmond about the mid
die of January, to frame new constitution,
selecting the best parts of all its predecessors,
and embodyiug universal suffrage for both
whites and blacks-in other words, 10 adopt
Judge Chases and Mr.. Greelty's notion OF
universal suffrage aad universal amnesty; this
compound constitution to be submitted, with
the consent OF Congress, along with the pend
ing negro.supremacy constitution, to the peo-
ple, and the one adopted by the people to be
the constitution of Virginia John 3. Bald
win, heads this new movement, but it is I'M
derstood that many other prominent men,
hitherto opposed to universal negrO-suffrage,
will now cooperate with Mr.. Baldwin in the
movement which will probably be successful
on a popular VOTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

On Saturday night last, the correspondents
and others connected with the different news
papers in Washington, Alexandria, Lynchburg
&C., who were on Christmas visit to Rich
mond were handsomely entertained with sup
per &c, by the members of the profession in
the latter city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

The statement of the condition of the public
debt on the first of January next is expected
to show decrease of about eight millions from
that of last month, which, it will be remem-
bered, showed an increase over the previous
one of ST., 902. 292.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

Gen. Stoneman yesterday directed the Mayor
OF Richmond to hold in custody Sally Ander-
son, one of the parties recently released from
imprisonment by Judge Underwood's late de-
csion that the Judge before whom she had
been tried was ineligible under the Fourteenth
Amendment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
DY GREEN & WISE.

= (Auctioneors and Real Estate gents.)
We will offer for sale, by public auction, on
SATURDAY, the 9th day Of January ff$EEaAi
1869, st II o'clock, in front of the Mayors sE5is
office, 3 FRAME DWELLING and LOT
OF GROUND, situated on the west side of
Henry street, between King and Prince streets.
Terms made known on tho day of sale.
GREEN 81 WISE,
dec lid Real Estate Agtls 81 Auctr,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
AUCTEON SALES.

FAMILY CARRIAGE AND BUGGY FOR
* SALE.
We will offer for sale, by public auction, on
SATURDAY, the 10th day Of January, 1869, if
not sold ut private sale before that day, at II
o'clock a. m, in front of the Coach Factory of
John Summers esq, on Pitt street. one FAM
lily CARRIAGE and one JERSEY BUGGY
without top, both in good order. Apply to
GREEN u WISE, Real Estate Agents and
Auctioncors, No. % Mansion House Building.
dec 12-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

Great abuses and frauds are reported to
exist in the "franking' of letters, Documents
and parcels, through the postOfGces. The
franks" of members of Congress are some
times forged, and oftentimes used by persons
to whom they are given, contrary to law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

A woman in Sussex county, New Jersey,
who died last Saturday, confessed on her death
bed, that few years ago she poisoned and
killed her husband child, and father-in-law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
nANY OF THE OLD DOMINION,

DANA OF THE OLD DOMINION,
u ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec 70, 1868.
The ANNUAL MEETING of the Stock
holders Of this Bank for tho ELECTION OF
DIRECTORS, will be held on TUESDAY.
18th January, 1868 between the hours Of II and
l O clock, at their Banking House, in this city.
VIM. II. AMBERT,
dec 29-eotd Cashier,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

1t is expected that the President will send
his veto of the Southern Militia bill to the
House Immediately after the reassembliug Of
Congress on the 9Th of January. 1t is said
that as the people have the right to bear arms,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

The late destructive fire at Lynn, Mass,
which caused the loss of nearly $500, 600 wor tn
of property, and broke up so many smallmau
featuring establishments, originated from a
furnace in the basement of building, defec-
tive fue &c. These furnaces appear to be very
dangerous appendages to a house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

The complications connected with the St.
Thomas purchase are attracting much atten-
ton in our own official circles and at several OF
the legations Denmark wishes to get rid o.
the island, and holds the U. s. to the treaty
made by Dir. Seward for the purchase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
Z. s. LEADBEATER Y CO.,

doc 14-2w No s. Fairfax street.
T7OR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
a CHARLES ". GREENS,
IS King street,
yo,, will find. in addition to the articles emu
merated in another column,
For the Holidays, 49,,
L OF '"' '''''''' Embroidered Slippers.
L OF Inc ii'''1'' Fine Handkerchiefs
- Lace Collars,
l % ''''' -i'''> Kid Gloves
Spar Jcwelry.
For the Holidays,
A Spring Horse.
For the Holidays, 80
All or anv Of which will bo sold cheap ~
dec - lw 20 hIHg sIlo-s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
THE WISE. POLLARD DTFIcULTY.-Mr f.

THE WISE. POLLARD DIFFICUTTY. NH. b.
A. Pollard has returned to New York, where
ne is now busily engaged in the preparation Ct
his life of Jefferson Davis, which is promised
to the public early in February. During his
stay in this city, through the intervention of
friends, reconciliation was had between him
and Mr.. George d. Wise, nephew of the
Governor, who, in company with his cousin,
John S. Wise, attacked and shot Mr. Pollard
at the Maltby House, in Baltimore, last
spring. 1t is understood that remark, made
in reference to the assassination, by Mr.. George
Wise, having reached Mr. Pollard's cars, was
the direct cause Of the reconciliation which has
taken place. RH0SJUg Iadec.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
MARINE EEST.

w "A IA : Il h E4hI9 Z
MINIATURE ALMANAC-DECR K. 20 1868
Sun KosE...........7 u Moon RGsEs......... Q 90
sun SErs...........4 Al HIGH Watering. o.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DEC 60
SAILED.
Steamer Rebecca Clyde, Chichester, New
York, by NJ Eldridge y Co.
Steamer Virginia, New York, by NJ. Ed
ridge u Co.
MEMORANDA
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, for this
port, cleared at New York 18th inst.
Schr Commerce, Morgan, for Providence,
hence st New York 9th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

During the late war, at Hagerstown, Md,
the Mail newspaper Office was sacked and de-
stroyed by mob. The proprietor has sued
the Mayor and authorities of the place to re-
cover damages for the loss of his property,
and has obtained verdict for 81, 500, about
half of the estimated loss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

The newspapers are again at work manuiac-
turing 'cabiuet" for Gen. Grant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE BY RAILROAD.
The following are the receipts of produce,
&c. by the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
Railroad for the week ending December Goth
Corn 26921 bushels, wheat 4l74, rye 424, oats
IS, buclwheat 50, mill-feed Al, dried fruit 48,
chestnuts s, walnuts 3 sumac lG4 sacks, bacon
$50 lbs, whiskey l Dbl, poultry 50 bbls and
boxes, leather u rolls, tin box, -four 1873 bbls,
yenison 306 lbs, sugar Dbl, apples 10 barrels,
fowls lG coops, lard irkins dressed hogs l47
boxes, fresh beef 1900 lbs, deer7, tallow 700 lbs
hides II bbls and bundles, tobacco 4 bids, to-
bacco cases, fur packs, wood Is cords, sun
dries parcels, pig iron 1000 lbs, old iron 91e0
lbs empty bbls and casks -, lumber 3I7GO #,
rags $50 lbs cotton 30 bales. cows, calves, &C.,
l. spikes q kegs, bones 1909 lbs, cattle 2 car
loads. Freight sent forward, $50 tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

Sir Richard Mayue, who made himself no.
torious not long since in breaking up Sunday
night meetings, in Hyde Park, died in London
On Sunday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

The National Inteligencer urges action on
the part of the statesmen Of Virginia in refer
ence to the proposed Reconstructed" of the
State-and that while every exertiOn should
be used 10 defeat the Underwood constitution,
other plans should be proposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

There can be no doubt, according to the ac-
counts lron Arkansas, that the State militia,
composed principally of blacks, Of6cered by
renegade white men, are robbing, plunderiug,
and numbering wherever they choose to make
O pretext for their predatory raids.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

A letter from Montevideo says, President
Lopez, of Paraguay, is prepared to accord full
satisfaction to the United States for wrongs
suffered by American citizens
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

BANDS OF ROBBERS NEAR SAvANNAH.-
Yesterday evening two gentlemen residing on
the Ogeechee road, some fifteen miles from
the city, appeared before Justice Russell, jr.,
and made oath in substance that there is a
large band of blacks il the vicinity OF their
rice plantations who arc thoroughly organized
and armed, many of them with new muskets,
for the purpose Of robbery and plumber, and that
from two plantations alone they have already
stolen about twelve hundred bushels of rice of
the value of some twenty-five hundred dollars.
That on Monday night last their plantations
were visited by this armed gang of robbers,
who fired upon the watchmen, sixteen In num-
Der, wounding two of them and driving them
ali away. They then proceeded to carry away
a number Of rice stacks, containing between
one and two hundred bushels of rice. The
names of sixteen of the robbers have been as
certained, and warrants issued and placed in
the hands of the proper officers for their ar
rest.
The names of all the parties are withheld
for the present for obvious reasons.
These gentlemen further state that the roads
are pickcted with armed blacks, who openly
proclaim their purpose to live by plumber, and
to resist the execution of the laws. - SaUaaHah
RepNJHcQa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29
HOLIDAY GOODS.
1868. 1869
HOLIDAYS.

In making your selection of presents for the
holidays. i. will afford ne pleasure to show you
my stock of standard
GOODS AND NOVELTIES
selected with special reference to the approach
ing season. The leading articles are
BIBLES, PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS.
lin rich antique and velvet bindingsl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-29

A minor has been elected a member OF the
Massachusetts legislature. The question Is, IS
he eligible? There is nothing in the constitu-
ton oil the state on the subject.