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New-York tribune., 1869-02-27


IF Charles Lamb were now alive,n said
london paper the other day he would have no occasion
60 lament decay Of tho beggars Apart from the real
poor we have In London OF idle creatures who
euosis altogether upon the system Of posture which
EFFORTS ehafly from oversenstiye people," And then
tho writer goes on to sketch, with tOlerabe humor
of the sturdy impostors and dealers IN professional
distress who nfest the OF the metropolis and form
one OF the most troublesome problems with which the
police have to deal. These classes, ever after all
bear but small proportion TO the thousands Of the really
poor, whose condition is arOusnR the public and
the Government the most serious anxiety 1.-THE weekly
etattcs which publish tins morning" says The Star
of show that in London for the third week
OF December 1663 persons fed by public charity
II these collected together they would people city
OF the size OF Bristol Edinburgh They would I'LL long
streets with squaOr and their wretchedness would
now In the squares and crescents un traversed
the dreary length Of pauper homes consciousness OF
the Unfathomabo OF misery would bo burned in
upon hearts TO be eaced These figures plead
with eOQuonee which tongue OF man can surpass
They arnish all the glory Of country they make our
boasts Of extended and vast power fater on
che lip they tile accumulated losses IN our book Of
Account which cOurageOusy faced and wiped out
must grow and grow until tho nation becomes bank
rupt and broken these children OF want and despair
We rejoice public opinion becoming aroused to tho
ea1ger and disgrace Of huge army OF the very very
poor "We the distance, said the Pres
dent OF the Board OF Trade Edinburgh, "from the
palaal mansions Of the rich the dismal novels OF the
poor from the profuse and costly luxures Of the wealthy
70 the squad aud hopeless misery Of millions who
Gre below them but ask you as ask myself thousand
&lmes Is 1t possible that this mass OF poverty and
suffering should be touched and should be reachedT
The returns Of the Poor Law Board give the following
statistics Of Pauperm in the metropolis the last day
Of the third week IN January in 1853 and 1862 In these
ngures lunatiOs in asylums and vagrants are not In
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27

The heavy storm curtaed business In all departments
Michigan southern was fra at 0t0Tt; Cleveland ane
Pittsburgh 9t -
:. tra cosin. quotations at tho 1890 a. Board:
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
THE MARKETS.
Tcar.sllr reported for The TrIsupe. !

ICarsblr reported for The TrIhupel
FNIDAI Feh 1j leca
AyIIRSTh market Tor Pots moderately active ana stsady sAsa
of 20 bbs - ~ ,3af %, fearS nominal
BUILDING MAfBRALS-We learn ofno particular ehapge etheru
articles eoaE under h heading nee our ast
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27

forbldding the resale Of snuff from stamped jars or
bladders under the Tax law passed July 90 1857
TRRAuxY DEPARTMENT OyFicE OF INTERNAL RgyESUE,l
WAsHiSGToS Fsh "a .J69
In renv 70 your letter the l1tb have that 10
not pi n W N. intention Of Congress prohibit the sale retail
Of SNUFF from bdsrs stamped provided In TIE W aud 's
Office viii oppose objection 70 dealers 80 eng seuh l9ufs "
specially ...... T. H. hoLLSS' Nohnns0Ae"
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
RANKING AND FINANCIAL.

THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CoMPANY's Bonds
are first mortgage upon of the longest lines OF
railroad in the world. The amount will be less than
$4,000 per mile The earnings from local business
over portion of the road last year were over fys
million dollars and after its completion early thi
season. the immense through traffic of the Pacific
States will increase this sum to fifteen or twenty
millions The payment Of both interest and principal
of the bonds in gold is therefore, perfectly sure.
The present high price Of Governments offers
favorable opportunity osel and TO renves in bond
equally safe and more valuable on account of the
longer period before its maturity The exchange utA
nor pay profit Of rom ten TO fourteen per cent A
the issue of these bonds will soon cease, parties who
desire to invest are invited TO make their subscrp
tions at once. They will be received at the Com
pany's Office No 20 Nassau-st; and by John j. Cisco
g. Son. No. SO Wall-st. and by banks and bankers
generally. A pamphlet with full particulars, sent
free on application.
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27

THE FIRST MORTGAGE, FRTY-YEAR CoNvERTI-
Bile BONDS of the ROCKFORD, Rock ISLAND and ST.
LOUIS RAILROAD COMPANY, pay the PRINCIPAL AMI
SEVEN PER CENT INTEREsT-1st FEB. and lst AUG.-
IN GOLD COIN, Free Of Government Tar
The Bonds are offered at 97i and accrued interest
in currency.
Pamphlets, with maps, giving fun information
sent on application
All Bonds subscribed for sent by Express free OF
charge.
The Bonds may be had of II. II. BooDY, Treasurer.
No. 12 wall-st, or of HENRY CLEws 81 Co., Bankers,
No SO Wall-st New-York.
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27

The population OF tho metropolis at the date OF the last
census Qs6) was 2SO2OOO The progress OF pauperism
during tho last four years shown by the following re-
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
THE ENGLISH POOR.

"A LESSON FROM THE LAND OF FREE TRADv--
WHAT WE SEE IN THE MODEL COUNTRY OF
TIE FREE TRADEBs-"THR RICH BECOMING
KtChER AND THE POOR POORER"-PAIJPERIsM
IN GREAT BIITA1N-HoW THE POOR LIVE
AND DIE-sTARVATION IN THE MIDST OF
PLENTY
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27
A NEW DECISION.

The following decision was called forth by
tho ouestou Whether Assessors were authorized IN
New-York tribune., 1869-02-27

Grand total FOR three months. S2Ol''9o 90
Tho prospects are that the sales FOR February athOush
si,nrt mnt,tb will exceed even thOse of January.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

AT REDDIcK & GILLEN's l-Something new
at this popular establishment about every time
you call. The novelties this week are:
A new arrival of Black Silks.
A new lot of White Piques.
A full line Of Summer Dress Goods,
Lima Lace Shawls.
Grenadines, Bereges, Tulles, &c.
In short, IN the department. of dress goods,
their stock is complete. as it is indeed in every
other department AL their goods have been
bought low for cash, and must be sold, whonce
they are offered at prices decidedly new in
Ottawa. Call and see
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

To JACOB MooNEY.-We notice your VERY
eENTLEMANLY card in the Ottawa Republican,
so far as to state the points on which the bet
will be made. First, that you or one Of your
employees told the gentleman and lady from
Geneseo, that you knew of no such firm as Fiske,
Strickland & Wing in this place. Second, that
all the statements in the communication in the
Statesman are substantially true. If you are
anxious to take the bot, meet us ct the Clifton
Hotel at o'clock on Saturday evening, and you
can be Accommodated. Each party to put up ten
dollars besides the stake to cover cost of taking
afidavits, the loser to bear the expenses. The
money to be placed in Mr.. Moulten's hands, as
stakeholder. We are not disposed to use the
language of the CANAILLE, or to notice any com.
munication in which it is used, and our anxiety
to accommodate you must be our excuse in the
present instance. If we ever stoop to the level
Of sewer rat, it will be outside the columns
of the public press. 9as
FIsKE, STRICKLAND u WING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

HANDSOME DREss.-Eor day or two this
week quite acollection Of ladies might have been
seen in front Of Mr.. Hull's show window looking
at beautiful dress, and doubtless more or less
envying the fortunate owner. The dress was
made of q splendid article Of rep silk, trimmed
with silk fringe and satin, and looked fit for q
queen. To satisfy curiosity on the subject, it
may not be improper to say, that the dress was
out and made by Miss Ann Fields, for Mrs.
Stokes, Of Dan Rice's oirous troup-all the ma
terial having been purchased at Hull's store,
where the material for . hundred such dresses
and even more stylish, can be purchased any day.
The dress-matsrial and making-cost 800.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

The fine days with which this week is ushered
in has set everybody going in the matter Of
new clothes. The famous old CLOTHING
BAZAAR" has had crowds of people and immense
sales. The new scale of prices introduced there
this year. which no other house can eousl.
though they may initiate it, is attracting al
who want good summer clothes without paying
higher prices than is absolutely necessary. The
scale is, you know, cheap, cheaper, cheapest.
That is, his prices begin at what used to be the
lowest price and go downward, instead Of up
ward. M STrEFEL has secured no 'putent
rghr on thisnew scale Of his, for he is glad to
bring down the price OF clothing everywhere,
and is willing to be initiated in this respect, but
he assures his customers that when others reach
this scale then NJ. STIEFEI, 1t the Clothing Ba.
zoar, will be selling more cheaper and mos.
cheapest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

DRowSED.-Leon, son, between 2 and years
old, OF A. Mayer, tobacoonist, in this city, was
drowned on Thursday evening in Fox river in
the rear Of Mitchell's livery stable. In com.
pany with half dozen Of other boys, he was
fishing, and undertaking to follow another boy
in changing his position, fell into the water
where it was 10o Is feet deep. A boy near
him placed his fish pole within his reach, but
the drowning boy was evidently too much
frightened to take advantage Of it. He aoated
down into the Illinois river, and down that river
to opposite Mrs. Tuttle's grove, where he was
seen BY young man in skif who seized and
brought the body to the shore. He was bright,
interesting child, and his loss is Of course very
heavy afiiiction to his parents:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

CoNCERT.-Many Of our readers doubtless still
cherish delightful remembrance OF children's
concert, under the leadership of Mrs. Hull and
Mrs. Cameron, given about n year ago, at the
Plymouth church. These ladies have been bust.
ly engaged for the last few weeks in training o
number of children with view of giving anoth.
,er concert and have progressed so well that they
promise the affair shall come off in very short
time We shall probably be able to announce
the time, place and programme in our next
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

GALL QU1ET.'-Pfudent people are not 50
much afraid Of a dull trade" - the merchant
who buys on sixty days time. The fact is, if q
man has lot the stamps, he had better wait till
he moves his crops, before he comes to town to
trade. We have had quiet winter, and q quiet
spring, and quiet summer, 30 far. But sup
pose our farmers and mechanics. at preseut high
prices, had traded good deal, run in debt, mort
gagged their teams and HON ssteads to get goods
with,-then we should have lively and good
times in business. But would the country have
been healthy and truly prosperous? No. Quiet
is the good word, until the cash comes. Better
be on the farm quietly planting and hoeing than
going on tick at stores.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

FINE STRAwBERRIEs.-Wea are under obliga-
tions to Mr.. VIM. NeA, Of West Ottawa, for lib
eral samples of his splendid seeding strawber-
ries. We never saw finer berries anywhere.
Some Of them weighed an ounce, and their flavor
was not only much better than that of Wilson's
Albany, but better than that Of any other berry
We have tasted this season. Mr.. Neffs seeding,
while its fruit is fully equal in size and quality
to the Agricultural, has this advantage over the
latter, that it is much more prolific
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

THE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Of the singers
in the Methodist Church, assisted by Prof.
Simons, will take place Monday evening, juno
21st. in tho church.
This entertainment will be varied with vocal
and instrumental music, consisting Of organ
solos, piano solos, piano Duets vocal solos, duets,
qustets, &C., &c., variety not often given in
a concert of any kind. This arrangement is a
fine one. The audience not tiring Of any one
thing, going away pleased in spite Of them.
selves Admittanoe Is cents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

Work has been commenced vigorously by
Messrs. Colwell, Clark & Co.. the contractors, in
the erection Of the iron fence around Washing.
ton square. The old fence has been removed
and the ditch sunk preparatory to putting in
the stone foundation.
Now let us pass around the hat and have an
artesian we'll sunk in the centre of the square,
after which it will be but a small additional ex.
pense to have beautiful fountain there, with
fish pond, marine plants, 60.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

SLIGHT MIsTAKE.-An honest countryman,
having suit to attend before the Circuit Court,
went to the court house about noon the other
day and found it empty. "Where have they
gone ?" was his inquiry Of the first man he met.
"Guess you'll find most Of them at Jim Cross,"
was the answer. And sure enough, when he got
there, all the lawyers iuross clients and Witness
es, seemed to be at Jim's. He thought it de,mez
curious the court should be held at an eating
house, but after being served with one of Jim's
splendid dinners, agreed that the arrangement
was good one, provided the chief business
Of the court was to consume good "wittles."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

Not MUCH TROUBLE AHEAD EITHER "A
few days ago gentleman and lady from Gene.
SEQ, stepped into Moneys clothing store and in.
quired for Fiske, Strickland s. Wings store, and
were told that there was no such store In town.
As they had been told the same thing in two or
three other stores, they thought perhaps that
we'd "bust up" and so bought some of MooNEY's
BARGAINS to the amount Of $20.5O. After leav-
Ing his store they passed round to the North
side Of the square, and asked the price of some
pants at the door of our store. This is the
dialogue:
Wine-"The price is $4.25"
Old Gent-"Hey What store is this :"
Wing-"It is Fiske, Strickland g. Wings"
Old Gent-"The very place I've been hunting.
I was told to come here, but was told at such
and such stores, that they knew of no such store
in town. I'm sorry I've bought"
Old Lady-"Whats the mattSr?-
Old Gent-"Why look at these pants at $4.25"
Old Lady-"Thsre, you're cheated after all ~
60, &c, &c.
The result was that we sold them small bill
Of goods. A duck coat, for one thing, at $3.50,
better stock and better made than the one he
paid Mr.. Mooney $500 for.
We will wager Mr.. Mooney $50 to s25, th..
the above is true. We do not object to his pls-
cards on the wagon, but We object to assisting
him directly or indirectly in quilting the public.
Hoping that Mr. Mooney soSu attend strictly to
his business and learn to treat his neighbors
fairly, if he does not his customers, We remain
His'n, FIsKE, STRICKLAND & WING.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19
Our RellaWa.

Not wishing to be outdone by competitors,
even in the matter Of bloping, we have contract.
ed with King. Storm u Hurricane for the CON.
struction of bcllosos, with which to do the 6o,c-
ing for our firm. Its receipt will DO duly
heralded. In the meantime we would state
candidly for the benefit Of the tec, who trade at
other places that ours is by far the best place to
make their purchases, not only in the matter Of
getting better goods at lower prices but tho Ger.
tanty Of increased prosperity and good health.
Our customers are seldom sick, and consequently,
but rarely IL ever die.
LYNCH, BEATTY d OKAR
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19
Circuit Court.

The June Term Of our Circuit Court com.
menced on Monday, Judge e. 8. Leland presid-
ing. The grand jury was smpanelled on Non.
day afternoon, and immediately went to work,
with apparently plenty Of business before them.
The business Of the week has been Of char.
scter to afford no newspaper items: but next
week the criminal docket win be taken up, when
doubtless there will be no want OF items for half
. dozen of paragraphs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19
knight TenpIar Knters.inmen,.

Ottawa Commandcry No. 10, K. T., Of this
city, will observe st. Johns Dsy-June 24th-by
o public parade in The afternoon, and a. enter.
tainment at Clifton Hotel in the evening The
entertainment will present some novel and
knightly features that cannot iail to please.
Tickets to the entertainment can be obtained
OF the committee Of azrangements-MessrA E.
L. Herrick, F. L. Fiaks and II. F. Clark: and
the committee win regard it - q great favor
IL those receiving invitations and proposing to at.
tend, will procure their tickets before the even.
ing Of the entertainment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

LO. 0. F-Edlna Lodge No. 391 was institu.
ted at Streator, as we are informed, on Friday
evening the 11th inst, by A. d. Book Of this
place, assisted by s. J. Taylor of Venom. and J.
G. Stone, J. D. Powell, Mr.. Stormont and Geo.
W. Ravens, OF Ottawa.
The officers are Thos. Crosswell, N. G., Geo.
Temple, v. G., Robert Hall, Sccy and John B.
Perry Treasurer.
They start with eleven members, with pros.
peot Of increasing the number TO thirty OF forty
during the present year. Success attend them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

Ottawa Post once.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL oF.MAII.s:
Temperance Orders.

Mosfro. DIVISION No. 565 s. or T. Meet every Monday
syenng A. their hall in Chyers Block east side OF Couis
House W. r. WhitmOre, W. u. n. Perley, X. 8.
LO u; l., OTTAWA LoDGg No. SIS: Meets every Friday
Ssening IN their hail. Cheeyers New Block T. Smith, W.
r. 3. Geo, W. Lsub. ". T
evening ' "'
OF H. LIVE OAK TEMPLE No. tsubordinate): Meets ev.
cry Iuesday evening AZ their hail. In Chcevers Block.
Z. z. Morse, W. Z. T. John Dickerman, W. r.
Minnenaha Social Temple No. 6, In the New Hall IN
Cheeyers Block every Thursday evening. Nss Ela Grow
s.P. T.: Geo II. HUner, B. p. T.. Mrs Thos Ready s. r.;
A. L. Wood, B. l..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19
SELF.HELP-Lecture Sabbath evening, By
Rev. n. K Whittlesey.
Strawberry Festival.

The members Of the st. COLUMBIA Society will
hold strawberry and ice cream festival at
Turner Hall on Thursday evening, the Gath
inst. There will be the usual abundance of ice
cream, strawberries and cream, choice cake, and
abundance of flowers. The occasion will also be
enlivened by music by the St. COLUMBIA Band.
The proceeds are to be devoted 70 the purchase
Of library for the Catholic Sunday School
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

ExHIBITIoN.-Mr. WILLIS, who has had
class Of Juvenile terpsiohorsans in training for
the last three months at his dancing academy
in Kneussl's block, proposes to give soirss on
Wednesday evening Of next week, for the benefit
OF his pupils, at whicn their parents are invited
to be present. There will be NO charge for pa
rents or pupils; but all others are expected to
pay one dollar per couple.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

Work has been commenced by Messrs. Lewis
l. Paul on the artesisn we'll on the school lot in
East Ottawa. The we'll is paid for by volnn.
tary contribution of the people in that quarter
OF the city, the public school to have the benefit
of the water for the use Of the ground. The ar.
rangement is creditable to tho public spirit of
the east siders. and is worthy of imitation in
other quarters of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

Joe Megafin is getting up bit Of sensation
in the boot and shoe trade by the low prices at
which he is Offering goods Of the rst.best class.
Joseph says his goods were bought to be sold,
and sold they must be. Rather than keep spring
and summer goods over to cumber his shelves in
fall, he will sell at cost, and even less. That's
where the sensation comes in.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19
Apron Festival ana CURIOSITY sho,.

"PHV" He"sEV~I 1H0 Cuf1OsISy Shop.
Ihe young ladies Of the Bible Class Of the
First Congregational Church will hold an Apron
Festival, at the Clifton Hotel on Tuesday eve.
ming, juno 22d. Aprons Of oil varisties will be
offered for sale; also rosettes for the comm q
Masonic festival. Refreshments may be ex.
Pected, including strawberries and ice cream. A
new feature of the entertainment will be a curl.
osity shop.
All are invited 10 attend.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19
Agents..
AlHx. vArgHIY. =

ALHx. vAugHEY, ESQ., our authorized agent at Seneca
Ill., to receive pay for old subscriptions the Free
Trader and contract fer job printing &C. All orders sent
through him receive prompt attention.
j. MONTGOMERY, Esq, Is our authorized Agcntst Leland,
In this county receipt for subscriptions to the Free Ira
der, advertising. &C.
C. DoNAsnHo, Esq; and G. W. CuxNrxs are our alsho
DIR for advertisements &C.. at the Streator In
this county.
j. W. BROWNE ESQ.,, s authorized sgent at Esrville
in this county to for subscriptions and advertise
ment In the Free Trader.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

'Talking about leather" the article has reach.
ed the perfection Of tits usefulness when made
up into such boots, shoes and other foot clothing
as is seen at the mammoth establishment of
Child u Bro. Their goods not only excel in
beauty and perfection Of make and material, but
are sold ct prices that are human"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-06-19

To THE PUBLIC.-In last weeks issue I had
An article in relation to all the clothing mer.
chants complaining about me having signs fasten-
ed on the sprinkling wagons a. an advertisement
for my business wish to make amends to
Messrs. Alshuler s. Co. and NJ Stiefel, as they
had nothing to do with it. JACOB MOONEY.