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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27

in color, and who had abandoned his own
wife and children about the same period,
in the same neighborhood. Acting on
this suspicion, the anxious and distressed
father arrived in this city yesterday,
in search of his absent and misguided
child. Making known the object OF his
visit at police headquarters, he was &C,
corded such CO. operation as soon placed
him in possession of painful yet positive
knowledge of the correctness OF his sus-
picions. Boyd, with a heartlessness only
equaled by the cruel abandonment OF his
wife and children, by insinuating over
lures of marriage, had induced the trust.
ing girl to forsake her home to join and
share his uncertain fortunes in this city.
Arriving here, he provided her with a
home of questionable comfort, in rude
shanty on Bay street, near Sibley' alley:
BOYD, we are informed, has manifested
great uneasiuess since his arrival here,
lest the father of the girl should pursue
and overtake him, and has been making
diligant inquiry as to the best means by
which he and his companion could escape
| from the city on the free list, as he claim
ed not to have dollar ia the world.
When the father and the officers visited
! the house, yesterday morning, Boyd was
said to be absent at work in Hamburg
Failing to get glimpse Of him, the father
succeeded in inducing his daughter to
return to her home, without having any
collision with the man to whom she had
committed herself. ...
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27

posed of series of whirlpools. Into this
seething vortex Of eddies the boat disap-
pearcd, and when next seen it was shat
tered aud bottom up, the men clinging to
the wreck for dear life. The scene was
intensely exciting, the boat being at the
complete mercy of the undertow with
scarcely prospect of the men saving
their lives.
A boat was sent out from the shore to
attempt a rescue, but it proved abortive,
it being impossible to extend relief.
There was hardly witness of the scene
but expected to see the men meet with a
watery grave. In the midst of the danger
Davis proposed quitting the shattered
boat and trying to swim ashore; but
Marston being an expert raftsman and
not for one moment losing his selfpos-
session, told his companion to hold on
and he would get them both out o.
the trouble. And he did. By skill
fuI and dexterous use Of the paddle
which he had resumed during the exi
gency, he worked the boat out of the
| foaming and dangerous surge, and in
| few minutes they came ashore amid the
| widest shouts of the crowd.
Had it not been for Marston's familiar.
ity with river driving it is highly prob
able neither would have reached the shore
alive. Marston has offered to go oveI
the dam at the same place again on loG
] if purse of twenty-five dollars can bs
made up for him. But it is hoped that
the city authorities will put a stop to Q
repetition of such rash and reckless ex
| nloifs t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27
Another FOoI.Hardy Adventure :
Narrow Escape of the Partici'

patOrs.
Augusta, Me, Correspondence Boston Jour
nal, April l6.] ...... M.
This afternoon Charles Msrston and
Frank Davis, of this city, performed the
foolish and reckless exploit Of sailing
over the dam in a bsteau. Marston is the
young man who has twice within the past
week performed the same feat Davis
undertook the performance on a wager Of
$lO0. A large crowd assembled on both
sides Of the river to view the performance,
and as ii was we'll known that the voy-
ayers were to sail over the middle of the
dam, thus making the feat as thrilling as
IL could be made, the liveliest excitement
prevailed, while curiosity was on tip-toe
as to the result
AT half past three o'clock the wherry
containing the adventurers put of from
the east side Of the river, padded By
Marstou. Both were seated amidships.
On reaching the middle Of the river the
boat was given up TO the current and
down she shot, her speed increasing as
she approached the edge OF the dam,
when, amid the breathless silence OF the
spectators, she plunged over the abyss
into the foaming. turbulent waters De-
meath. Where the beat went over was
not at the perpendicular part Of the dam,
init the sloping portion, descent some
twenty feet, the foo. Of which vas COM
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27
EIOpement with Married Man-An
Anxious Father Traces his Miss.
ing Daughter 90 Augusta.
lom the Aueusta Constitutionalist. /

From tne Aueusta aOOnsutuNonahs|i
About q week ago the household Of g
Carolina farmer, who resides in Barnwell
District, was disturbed by the mysterious
disappearance Of one CT its members, q
young and con6ding girl Of some fifteen
snmmers Suspicion pointed to her dis
appearance with q man named Boyd,
who would not require many strokes Of
burnt cork TO constitute him " truly loiI"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27

est indulgence for the weakness aud
faults of others. To sum up all, she was
goodness, in its most comprehensive
sense, personifed." al w ifg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27
SIS GET THE BEST. S1i
Sent by Express. Cash on Delivery.

Gu UEl 1hG DGbAe VIZ
Sent by Express. Cash on Delivery.
The Genuine Oroide Gold Watches,
IMPROVED AND MANUFACTURED BY
Il us are all the hest make, hunting cases,
finely chased and beautifully enamelled, patent
and detached levers. full jewefed. and every
watch perfectly regulated and adjusted. and
GUARANTEED BY THE COMPANY to keep correct
time, and wear and not tarnish, but retain an
appearance equal to solid gold as long as worn.
These celebrated watches we are now sending
out by mail and express. G. o.. D., anywhere
within the United States and Canadas, at the
regular wholesale price. payable on delivery.
No MONEY is REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. as we
prefer that all should receive and see the goods
before paying for them.
A Single Watch TO any Address, sI5.
A club sf six. with an extra watch to the
agent sending the club. $50; making seven
watches for $50.
Also, superb lot Of most elegant 0roide
Chains, of the latest and most costly styles and
patterns, for ladies' and gentlemen's wear,
from ten to forty inches in length, at prices Of
81. 81. IS and IS each sent when ordered with
watch at the regular Wholesale prices.
Describe the watch required, whether ladies
or eentlemen's size. and address your orders
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oaw56-f l4e Fulton street, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27

of the skin, impurity Of the blood, melancholy
or depression Of spirits. heartburn, collie or
pains in the bowels, pain in the head. fever and
ague. dropsy. boils, pain in back and limbs,
asthma. erysipelas, female affections, and
bilious diseases generally.
Prepared only by j.. II. ZEILIN 4 CO.,
Druggists, Macon, Ga. Price, 81 by mail 81 %.
Hundreds of highly respectable persons can
fully attest to the virtues of this valuable med
icine, and to whom we can easily refer. 1929 72
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27

/ regularly and persistently
it is sure to cure dyspep-
sia, headache, jaundice,
costiveness. sick head
ache, chronic diarrhea,
affections of the bladder,
camp dysenteiy, affections
of T. g kidneys, fever. ner-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-27
DIR. sIMMO ONs'
Liver Regulator,

A preparation of roots and her bs, warranted to
be strictly vegetable. and can do no injury to
known for the last thirty i've years as one of
the emostreliable. efficacieus and harmless prep
The New York herald., 1869-01-10
COUNTRY REAL ESTATE ron SALE.

A VIRGINIA FARM ron sALE--CONTAINs i,5so
IN acrce sfuatcd between Richm nd aud redericksbpg,
ihe railroad near Guneyr stapn large portion fenced
southern csppsne rhefe Are foir dwelling houses, balps
stables, AcT Twill sell an or q portion. JOHN WASHING.
Ton. duncy's Pos. ones. Caroline county, vfrenis
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18
Illinois Penitentiarv

The result OF Governor Palmer's inycstiga-
lions Of the affairs of the penitentiary at Joliet
10 finally given in statement submitted to
the Auditor. From this it appears that of
the appropriation of $4,000 made by the
last legislature, $685., 900 have already been
expended, leaving but $4,000 to pay bills for
the next twelve months. Another heavy list
of deficiencies to be met by the next lcgisla-
ture seems therefore inevitable.
A report OF the Ohio penitentiary just pub
lishcd, shows that that institution, containing
about the same number of convicts with the
penitentiary at Joliet, not emily paid its own
way during the last year, but paid into the
state treasury surplus of $4,000. The Hi
nois penitentiary, under democratic rule, used
to do about as well for this state but under
radical rule it costs the state a quarter of a
million year above the earnings of the con-
yicts to support it.
1t is sincerely hoped that the constitutional
convention will take this chronic nuisance in
hand, and by wise provision in the organic law
law, reform it thoroughly and permanently.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18
False Alarm

The air has been iull during the week of
very absurd stories, growing out OF the burn
ing, a month ago, of the paper stanery at
Marseilles. The establishment having been
insured--so it is said-lor all it was worth,
the suspicion, started doubtless by the in
surance companies, quite current
that the mill had been set on fire. Then 9TH
er stories gained currency that the Waterman,
who was worthless sort of fellow, had
made some startling confessions ON the subject
In the midst of this kind Of talk, the said
Waterman, some ten days ago. left Marsellcs,
and has not been heard of since. This fact
made it easy to start the canard that he had
been found murdered, one story said in the
Black Ash Swamp south of Seneca, and an
other in the Swamps back of Chilicothe. OF
course all these stories are pure inventions,
and have thus far no other foundation than
that the Waterman in question is suddenly
mystcriously scarce, and that the mil month
ago was burnt down under somewhat singular
circumstances atn
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18
Teachers Institute.

The Teachers Institute, to be held here, be
ginning Dec. 2sth, at Turn Hall, during it,
session will be addressed by many prominent
speakers, whose peculiar .torte is the art O.
teaching.
Among the Lecturers arc some of the most
prominent Educators of the country, viz
Hon. Newton Bateman, Rev. DR.. 7. NJ. Post
of st. Louis, Rev. DR.. ]. p. CULVER, Rev. Jos
Haven, d. d.; President Richard Edwards
Prof. II. L. Boltwood. Prof. j. b. Roberts
Prof E. C. Hewett, Rev. Fred. C. Wines, and
Others.
All the railroads of the state have agreed
to return members at reduced rates
The citizens of Ottawa will entertain the Ia
dies, and all gentleman desiring it, The no.
tells will entertain at reduced rates.
Headquarters Of the local committee at the
High School building, East of the Public
Square.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18
CURRENT NEWS.

The mystery of the appointment by Pres
idsnt Grant Of j. Russell Jones az minister to
Brussels is solved by the discovery of deed on
page 452 in book 533 of the records Of Cook
county, by which deed said cheyalier Jones con.
veys to U. S. Grant 100 acres of land for the
nominal sum of ono dollar
A noted western express company prints on
its shipping receipts that it will not be liable for
"any loss or damage by fire, the act OF God, or Of
Indians or other enemies OF the government"
death by msadventure," was the verdict of an
Indiana coroners jury on the body of woman
who looked through key-hols and had wire
punched in her eye.
BY order of the Peoria lll.) Circuit Court, the
Peoria Marine and Fire Insurance Company has
been dissolved and Is charter forfeited
A clean built Kentucky youth of twenty-five
years old passed through Meridian, Ala, the
other day, seven feet eleven and half inches
high, and weighing four hundred and forty
pounds. He was boss OF a snake show.
A large wolf was last week run over and kill
Cd by c. Il st. l.. train q short distance north
OF Chsnoa. He had been trying in front
of the engine, when he came to culvert which
he was afraid to leap, and while celebrating
what csurss to pursue, he became the hero of
railroad accident
There are rumors that Gen. Belknap, our new
Secretary Of War, and Gen. Sherman, do not get
along pleasantly together the General is in.
linz IN ,ka
nonenity. lie had trouble with Rawlins on this
account, and of 50 serioa. nature that it made
Grant sick"
1t appears from the papers dug upby the exc
cutors of the Hon. Robert ]. Walker, that he
was the author of the greater part Of Summers
great speech on the Albaiaa question.
An advertisement in city paper announces
partial board in house kept by lady and her
daughter. Buses aud other means OF transport
convenient"
The first meeting of the illinois Swine breed
ers Association" will be held in Springfield on
the first Tuesday in January next. Thomas J.
Crowdsr of Sprengfeld, is President OF the asso.
citation Charles Snoad, of Joliet, Secretary, and
VIM Langston, of Springfield, Treasurer,
1t is estimated that the Germ crop in northern
Ohio will not he more than one third an average;
with half crop of fodder, aud that the whole
state will not yield much more than half a crop
this year.
Walsh, the Chicago murderer who was to have
been hurg on the l0th inst, has been reprieved
by the Governor iov four weeks .....
Latest dispatches FROM Texas say that Hamil.
ton, conservative candidate, is elected Governor
by about 1000 majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

lnstgsted BY the dullness of business, bad
weather, and general gloominess about home,
We took run up to Seneca on short bust
ness GRAND on Tuesday. Not having been at
Seneca since 1858, of course many changes
met our eye. Main street. which formerly, in
such weather as that on Tuesday, would have
been impossible with teams, we found graded
up and gravelled, 90 that loaded teams passed
it with almost the same facility as in dry
weather. A very fine new bridge across the
canal We also noticed as about completed.
The bridge is paid for by special tax, and
cost several thousand dollars. New buildings
met our eye everywhere, and new business
names Most notable among the new insttu-
tons in the place, however, was the mill of
Watson Brothers. We regret that in the
brief time at our disposal We were unable to
pay the mill visit, and do it justice by de-
scription. 1t is supplied, we believe, with
threerun of stone, aud the best modern ma
chinery for manufacturing -four and doing all
kinds. of custom work. The mill had long
been needed, is found valuable accession,
and is doing good business.
Many handsome new residences met our
eye, among which, however. we can now re-
call only those of W. s. jackson, Esq, and d.
N. Newport.
On account of the very bad condition of
the weather business was dull. Alex. Waugh
ey, in his habitually pleasant way, answered
the calls of his stray customers with good
bargain and joke thrown in the jackson
Brothers doled out pills and potions with the
same agreeable accompaniment; Underhill &
Wendell, what with attending to their own
business and calls at the post Office (which is
kept in their store,) seemed busy enough to
suggest the query how they got along on a
good business day Charley Malaise showed
at least his readiness to answer calls to nearly
any extent for oyster stews, fries, or any other
good eatables not to mention d1nkables and
our old friend Morrisey we found sitting on
the identical bench we had found him on at
every former visit to Seneca, so that a doubt
could get out Of that seat; doubt which,
however, he obligingly dispelled by promptly
rising from the seat and walking across the
room. John is one of the most industrious
hen in Seneca
Besides dozens of stores and other business
places, We also experienced that Seneca has
very good hotel, kept by our Teutonic friend
Jacob Hess. 1t is near the depot, and people
visiting or needing hotel accommodations at
Seneca will miss it if they fail to give Jacob
q call.
Seneca depends largely for good times"
on the grain business, which is somewhat de-
pressed just now, but ordinarily is perhaps
greater there than in any other town in the
tate of equal size, one of the largest aud rich
st farming districts in the state being its |
tributary. It also boasts some fine Church |
good public schools, public halls,
,ivic societies, and not a little very good " So
.iety"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

We have had frequent occasion to notice the
careless and sometimes almost criminal loose
moss with which tho ''itemizers" in tho Chicago
dailies pervert statements they find in the coun-
try press. Here is another instance. A few
weeks ago the Ottawa papers mentioned the fact
that certain stockholders of tho Fox River Bridge
Company at Ottawa were dissatisfied with the
price allowed them for the bridge in the sale d
year ago to the city, and had commenced salt to
recover moro for their stock. This simple iset
The Chicago Rspubl;cas itemisss in this shape;
Z, The frse bridge across the Fox river II Ottas
"a, IN view Of 'she rstasal q the -psaphtO, PAY
rendered to the stockholders. II IL an old struo.
ture which the city undertook to buy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

lMrosTER-A Woman calling herself Mrs.
G. 3. Allen has been doing the towns west of
us on the Chicago a. Rock Island r. r. by
pretending to make collections for the Iowa
Home Missionary Society" or for similar pur.
poses Her letters of endorsement are pro.
nounccd forgeries, and herself an imposter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Massachusetts was in exstacies month age
over female jumpist, Kate Murphy by name.
She was reported able to clear ton foot fence.
Unfortunately Kate turns out to be man.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

The Tennessee House Of Representatives, has
passed bill forbidding the importation Of Chi.
nsse into that state, by vote Of So to Is. This
il the first sHti-Chinsss step taken this side Of
The Rocky Mountains.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

The great Revolution Dollar Store is the only
place to buy yonr holiday presents. They have
the finest assortment in Ottawa Go and see for
y ourselves. No SO Madison st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Choice Gift Books, Bibles, Prayer Books. His.
tories. Travels, Dictionaries, Animals, Juveniles,
Toy Books, &c, at Osman q Hapsman,s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

The Utica Ueyuld boils it down ~ follows !:
Said Greeley I'M 1861: Hayward sister, depart
in peace" Said the people Of New York to Hor.
race Greeley on the I'd ult.: "Erring son, git up
and rit ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Judge Gillespie, Of the Madison Circuit. de.
eidss the act prohibiting the bringing Of Texas
cattle into this state, to no unconstitutional and
void.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Riale Bros. for Christmas and New Years NJ.
gsiug to have lots OF turkeys and chickens.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Portfolios. AL.
buns, &c., at Osman s. Hapeman's
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Rocking horses, sleghs, toy wagons and carts,
OF the best manufacture. at G. G. Lutz's, 1l9 Main
street, south of Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

PErERsoNs LADY's Book, Bilious Monthly,
and Frank Leslies Pleasant Hours, for January,
at Osman 81 Hapemaus
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

There has been pad to the widows and
orphans of deceased members OF the Charter
Oak Life, in the state of Illinois alone nearly
100000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Christmas and New Years gifts for young IN,
old, tho best variety in the city, at G. G. Lutx,,
lls'hsin street, south Of the Court Hous. .ou...
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Go to II. Walher's Santa Claus store for your
holiday presents.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

rI-cs.E 41rfr CONGRESS-. o. ,t..t1A
The house has been almost exclusively &C.
cupied during the week in discussing the CEN
sus bill, which, at latest advices was still un-
disposed Of The western members insist on a
clause that the enumeration shall be made in
time to enable the new apportionment ofmem
bers OF. congress to go into effect before the
next fall elections, proposition the east op-
poses, as it will thereby lose third of its
members. A significant amendment adopted
commissioners to be appointed under the law
north or south.
a. ''at EXPANSION. "a. .f.r'
d, Mr.. Ingersoll, of this state, after several in
eifectual attempts, on Saturday introduced a
blu in the house providing for the issue of
S40,000,000 of greenbacks to relieve the pres
ent money pressure. Mr.. Ingersoll moved It's
reference to the ways and means committee
while its enemies moved to send it to the bank
committee 1t went to the latter committee
by a vote of IS to Sc, showing majority in
ably not again be heard of.
GEORGIA CASE.
Several strong committees from Georgia
have been in Washington to demonstrate
against the further persecution of that state,
but their pleadings are Intellectual The senate
judiciary committee have reported bill to
meet the Presidents suggestion, and there is
no doubt it will pass. AS the only chance of
defeating it, the Georgians have gone home to
have their legislature convened and vote back
the expelled niger members. They say they
will stand anything in preference to return
to military despotism.
SUPREME COURT
Judge Grier, of Pa, having resigned his seat
on the supreme bench, Attorney General
Hoar has been appointed by the President to
till the vacancy. This leaves the attorney gen.
eralship vacant, for which there threatens to
be big scramble. j. 8o ,1'tdAy
'M94, FORT, WAYNE r. r. TO OTTAWA. ss6s, !.
Mr.. Cook, on Tuesday, introduced in the
hSdse 'bip to chartet.s rsilroae from Fort
Wagner to Ottawa This is a proposed road
with which our readers generally are familiar.
The bill fixes the capital stock at $6,000,000,
and names as corporators ]. and J. K. Win.
slow, George G. Campbell, Dwight F. Cam
eson, w. F. Singleton, and Herman Silver.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

An opportunity il now offered to our eiti,s,.
70 procure that most desirable of articles. a M.
1eos spectacle Nj. O. Trask il sole AGENT for
Lazarus o Morris celebrated spectacle. 4 -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Toys, dolls pictures, chromos, gold pens. fancy
boxes, writing desks, &C., at Csshs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

New and elegant b.oks for the holiday trade
juss received At Cash 8.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Get your nice, pure candies, nuts fruits and ovs.
ters at II. Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-12-18

Poor wh,skey is called fifteenth amendment
in the South because it il hard to swallow.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALEs.

ann BoNUs-FoR POSITION PAYING $1,000
NlilU per aunum In a bank mercantile house, by
Ssncmsn hsglne experience IN both any kind OF books
ksrl Address L. N. w.. Herald once.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20

LroR sALE-cHEAP-THREE YEARS LEASE, FIX
tures and contents Of first class Restaurant and Bar
broadway, In the centre OF balls and theatres APP
ply premises northeast OF Broadway Twenty
sixth street. basement from to three 7. NJ.
The New York herald., 1869-02-20

E,OR sALE--A HALF INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHIC
gallery doing splendid business, centrally located In
hooSlyn present partner having other business Address