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INsANE.-On Saturday was witnessed the
painful spectacle of another person brought be-
fore our County Court, to undergo the necessary
legal examination for admission to the asvlum
at Jacksonville. This was Mr.. Nathan Ong, pro-
prietor Of tie Metropolitan Hotel at Streator
For some time past he had given evident indica.
tons Of being afflicted with some mental disease
and latterly these symptoms had become 80 vic.
lent that steps could no longer be deferred to
place him in the insane asylum. A little decep-
ton had to be practiced in bringing him to Otta-
wa, but when brought before the County Judge
he soon understood what was on foot and became
at once uncomfortable. He broke out of the
Court Room into the main hall, jerked off the
gas fixtures as if they were threads, and, as the
Deputy Sheriff approached to take hold Of him,
hurled huge spttoon at his head, and other.
wise furiously belabored that officer before he
could be pinioned. He was then placed in cell
in the county Jail for safety, where he raved al.
most continuously until Tuesday, when he was
removed to jacksonville. Of course, after the
exhibition on Saturday, the court and jury had
no difficulty in certifying to his insanity. Mr.
Ong was man in good circumstances and of un.
exoeptionable character. The misfortune which
has come upon him is said to be eherditary in
his family.
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SMITH & LEWIS BELL RINGERs.-On We'd
nesday evening, June 3Oth, this celebrated COM
pany will mako their first annual visit to Otta.
wa, and many novel and varied attractions are
announced for the occasion. Without making
any gaudy outside demonstrations the enter
tainment given will be Of the highest class In
the Eastetn states and the Canadas, where this
company has been playing to crowded houses for
several years, it has formed one of the most pop
ular features OF the amusement world and dur.
ing this western tour, the entertainments given
are in all respects equal to those given which
have proved 80 successful in the east This com.
pany is noted for its care to render its entertain
ments acceptable 70 people Of refinement and
good tasts by the rigid exclusion of all objectio-
nable features. The following is from the Bui.
falo, N. Y, Courier:
Smiths Swiss Bell Ringers and Ladies' Cornet
Band gave two of their excellent concerts here
last week, and we must say that it was the best
of the kind it has ever been our fortune to attend
The ladies' orchestra and band was the best that
ever played to Buffalo audience. The singing
and comicalities were excellent. Should they
eyer come this way again, we will insure them q
fine reception.
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For cheap fruit jars 90 to Lamb 8.

Have you been at Reddick Il Gillen's lately !
You have lost sight if you haven's. Hughey
has just been opening the most ravishing stock
of black silks ever seen in the west, and is offer.
ing them at prices that are absolutely irresisti.
ble. Then just look at his organdies, grenadines,
cambrics, lawns, piques, and all that other name.
less array of dress goods There is no use talk.
ing. In all the better class of dress goods, as
we'll as in the purely substantial, durable and
useful, Reddick & Gillen are without rivals in
the trade in Ottawa.
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New HEARsE.-We saw, at the stable of Pete
Egan. the other day, tho handsomest hearse we
ever saw anywhere. Our surprise at its beauty
was not diminished on being informed that it
was an article Of Ottawa manufacture-having
been made at the carriage shop of H. W. Jones,
on Main street. for the popular cabinet makers
and undertakers, Messrs. Shinzler & Bro, on
Madison street, west of La Sale. To such as
may unfortunately need the services of so
gloomy an officer as the under taker, we beg to
commend the Shinzler Brothers as peculiarly
adept and efficient
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UTICA BAND.-Our profoundest acknowledge.
msnss are respectfully rendered to the Utica
Brass Band for the honor OF q serenade during
their visit to Ottawa on Thursday. Though we
felt incapable at the time of doing the ubjects
justice in an extemporaneous speech, and had
had no premonition of the intended honor, so
that We could provide ourselves with basket of
bouquets, we assure the worthy gentlemen COM
posing the band that the honor is duly appreci.
ated. The hand in question are as difficult to
surpass in the way Of music, as they are in true
gallantry and gentlemanly bearing. May their
shadows never grow less
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Some excitement occurred in the western part
Of the city on Monday evening, from rumor
that Jacob Markle. wagon maker by trade, liv-
ing in that quarter Of the city, had. in drunke.
fit, killed his wife. 1t appeared, however, that
he had only beaten her 90 that she became in.
sensible. On the affair becoming known, Markle
was arrested and taken to Jail, where the other
prisoners, learning the nature Of his offence, con.
cluded to work the drunk out of him by means
of the shower bath, in which it is said they
fully succeeded, somewhat 70 Markle's dl.may.
Next day Markle was taken before Police Msgis.
trats Leavens, but as no charge for the brutal
treatment of his wife was lodged against him, he
was let off with q fine Of $5 for 'drunk and dis
orderly"
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Council Proceedings.
REGULAR MEETING.
TUESDAY, June Is, Il

TUESDAY, June Is, 1859.
Present-Mayor Shuler, and Aldermen Fiske,
Thomas, Freeman, Brunker Hughes, Leonard,
Clifford, Cowell, Osman, Burke, Bosserman,
Moore and Calkins.
On motion of Calkins, the reading the minutes
of last meeting dispensed with.
Petetion of Frank +. Brewer and Others resid-
ents of Second Ward in the city of Ottawa, asking
city council to grant to certain parties named in
petition, permission to lay pipes along and under
the streets of said ward for the purpose of convey
ing the water from artesian we'll proposed to be
sunk on lot No. ten, in block No. II, Green's Ad-
dlton to Ottawa, for the use of petitioners, and
for fire purposes when required by the fire depart
ment of the city of Ottawa was on motion Of
Brunker, referred to committee on streets and
alleys.
Petition of Thomas Clancy and others, praying
city council to take immediate action for the abate
ment of u nuisance at the intersection of Columbus
and Marquette streets, was presented, and on mo-
ton of Brunkcr, referred to committee streets
and alleys, with power to act.
Petition of Edward EameS and others, asking
city council to to be erected over the artesan
well on court house square, reservoir Of capacity
sufficient to hold 500 1000 barrels of water, with
suitable cocks for attaching the fire engines so
that the water may be used in of fire, and
TO afford water for sprnkling Streets was submit
ted.
On motion Of Brunker referred to committee on
streets and alleys, to report to council at next
meeting, plan of reservoir, &c. proposed, and es-
innate OF cost of same.
The following communication in relation to VIC.
lstion OF the fire limits ordinance was, on motion
| of Osman, received, and the Mayor requested to
take necessary steps for the enforcement of said
fire limits ordinance, in this as well as in all
others where there were actual violation Of the
same
To tie N,y0r a3d .iide,mea Of the CityCt' Otta,oa
No. 81 g.a Sale ST.. Cts,ya, Ill,
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THE FoURTH.-It looks now as if we were to
have no doings in Ottawa on the 4th. or rather
9th. Our people will probably divide up into
small parties and push for the country, while
the country around, where no general celebra'
tion is handy, will push for Ottawa. To such oi
our people as have nothing else in view let ul
suggest an excursion to Mareeilles. That town
has made arrangements for the 'biggest kind Of
doings' on the 9th, and invites everybody to par.
tioipate.
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WAY IS IT,-That, in spite of the horrible
weather, they keep up such rush at the store
of Scott, Houtz Il Co. {? Some think is on &C.
count of their handsome dress goods; others say
the big draw is those Incompatible Pompadour
seamless gloves. But to our notion, it is not on
ly these, but their hundred other equally strong
attractions which cannot help to give them q
brisk trade in spite Of weather, times, or-any
other man.
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Col. HARVEY DAY arrived home on Friday OF
last week, from the East, where, from accompa-
nying circumstances, We suspect he had been
spending his time in the agreeable occupation Of
"courting" At all events, he came accompa.
MED by a lady whom he takes no little pride in
presenting as Mrs. D.. Reinforced by such part.
ner, the Colonel took formal possession Of the
Park House on Monday and opened it to his
guests. The Colonel intends, however, to
give the house thorough overhauling forth.
WITH and to make it what alone he is willing to
keep--a first class hotel. Col. ID. has always
been popular in this region as landlord, and in
his new and enlarged quarters, we have no
doubt will meet with abundant success.
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CoNcERT.-The concert given by the choir of
the Methodist Church ON Monday evening was
we'll attended, and gave the highest satisfaction.
Indeed, so far as We have heard expressions from
those who were present. the general feeling was
one Of surprise that Ottawa had in her midst, al
most unknown, musical talent Of such high or
der. We have heard no professionals" who rem
dered equally difficult pieces with more fautless
precision; nor have we, except among the great
vocal celebrities, heard finer voice than that of
Miss Brewster. Mrs. Sample, as alto, with lit
tie more strength Of voice. would have been equal
ly charming: while as to Mr.. Smith, tenor, and
DR.. Hobert, base, the severe critic, We imagine,
would also be at fault to find cause for censure.
We hope the same parties will favor us with more
entertainments of the same kind.
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Mr.. H r. Dunbar. the gentleman mentioned
in our statement in relation to Mr.. Mooney,
Mooney or his clerks told him that they knew
of no such firm in town as Fiske, Strickland &
Wing, wish TO apologize TO Mr.. Mooney, and
make amends tor my error, lin the inference
drew from what Mr.. Dunbar said by giving
this acknowledgment the same publicity that
did the statement. Mr.. Dunbar also deposes
and says under oath, that on all other points,
our statement is substantially true.
G. L. WING,
Of Fiske, Strickland d. Wing.
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81. Johns Day.

The Observance Of st. Johns day in this city
on Thursday was monopelised BY the Knights
Templar, who had parade in full regalia dur.
ing the afternoon, and gave an Entertainment"
at the Clifton Hotel in the evening In their
street procession the Knights were headed by the
Utica Brass Band, who did the musical part
splendldly, while the Knights went through their
various military evolutions with all the precision
OF veterans Of the regular army.
The Entertainment at tho Clifton opened at
half past nine, on the arrival Of the Knights in
body In uniform, and they were truly noble
looking body Of men, and received the full praise
of all that saw them for their dignihed appear
ance and superb discipline. After short parade,
they broke ranks, and joining with the ladies,
commenced the festivities Of the evening by q
grand march, in which oil participated. At the
end ct the march, dancing commenced, and was
kept up without intermission until three o'clock
in the morning. The attendance was large, in.
cluding our best Ostaws society. and for gaiety
and pleasure, life and sociabilty, and particular.
ly for the beauty and magni6oence Of the ladies'
toilets has not been equslled in Ottawa since the
opening party at the same place ten months ago.
Mr.. Willis Quadrille Band furnished the music
for the dancing, Mr.. Willis in his happiest vein,
calling the dances and pleasing all with the va.
riety and excellence OF his relections.
The refreshments were furnished by Mr.. How.
ard, and were very fine indeed.
The people of Ottawa are indebted to the Sir
Knights for the pains taken by them in getting
up and 30 successfully managing their entertain.
ment. and are particularly indebted to the Gilt.
ton Knights Of Good Cheer for their great and
successful efforts to please all.
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To LOVERS OF MUsrc.-Mr. T. F. shotwel,
who interested the people OF Ottawa three years
ago with pleasant entertainment, is now daily
instructing class Of girls and young ladies. pre-.
paratory to similar concert, which will be given
next Tuesday evening, June Goth, at Turn Hall
The programme consists Of many beautiful pieces
by the class. together with music by Mr. Shot
we'll. Doors open at 7:30. Exercises to COM
mence ats. Admission, 25 cents. No half price
An Allen s. Jewett Piano and Prince Organ
will be furnished BY Bernhard & Lutz, No. 13j
Main Street.
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Correspondence.
The following correspondence explains itself {:
Ottawa, june 81, 1862

The following correspondence explains itself:
Ottawa, June 81, 1862
n. SALsRUl.f, Esq:
Dear Sir-'ihe Temperance Dramatic Associ-
tion, OF which you were once prominent mem.
Der, having heard Of your unqualified success in
the presentation of the drama in the Eastern
states, the adoption of which profession our first
efforts were to you stepping stone, desire you,
for the relations once existing between US, to
give US an opportunity of judging what study
and practice may have done for you in your cho-
sen profession. We trust you will consider our
request and name an early day for giving us one
of those dramatic treats that have won for you an
enviable reputation among strangers. We might
further add, the above meets the approval OF
your large circle OF friends at home
Yours respectfully.
a. s. Barrows, ". D. Wilson,
Lothrop Perkins, f. s. Hobert,
A. T.. Gibbs, y. G. Perkins.
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To RAILROAD MEN.-Look out for runners
that come among you treating to cigars. &c., and
offering to sell you clothing at Glow" prices. You
will find it more profitable to give your patron
age to house that resorts to no such lodges,
like that Of Will Trabing, for instance, who
claims to have the best stock in the city, exactly
adapted to the wants of Railroad men, and to
sell them cheaper than any of the concerns re.
ferred to. Call on him and see.
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What's the use Of half way business when
there is a Hull! We perpetrate this shocking
pun to enlist your attention for minute to
something that may prove to your advantage.
There is an enormous stock Of finest dress goods,
trimmings and notions, as well as staple goods
Of all kinds, just now being sold at such prices
you never heard Of before in Ottawa, at Hull's,
next dsor to Sherwood & Cos Exchange Bank.
Now 20 and save dollar or two by purchasing
Q bill.
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IIIE APRON FESTIVAL at the Clifton Hotel on
tuesday evening, given by the young ladies Of
the Bible Glass of the First Congregational
Churoh' drew out a very large attendance, and
was very much enjoyed. The aprons appear to
have been of the komical style, and if not find.
ing rushing sale. at least attracted lively atten-
ton. The curiosity shop, however, was the
great centre of attraction. The explanations of
the various objects of interest were worthy Of
Artemus Ward, and excited much merrfment.
We understand the financial result came up to
expectation.
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Ottawa, June 25, 1869.

Genhemsn-1ours received. Allow me to
thank You for the cordial welcome you have e1.
tended to me on my return after an absence of
two years. Feeling in duty bound to comply
with your request, allow me to name Saturday,
July ID, for the presentation of two oi the finest
petite comedies in the English language, and for
a proper rendition OF which I will procure as an
assistant. one of the best lady performers in the
country. Again thank you for the kindly feel
ings you have expressed towards me, and to SUBJ
scribe myself the servant of my old friends of
the I. d. a., and of the public at large,
n. SALISBURY
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ottawa Post ONCE.
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL. or MAILS:
Temperance Orders.

NONiTOE DIVISION No. y. r.: Meet every Monday
evening a. their hail. in Cheeyers Block, aide Court
House. W. 7. WAitmoFe, ". =. y. Perley. Il. S.
l. O. o. l., OTTAWA LoD0P 40. E5; Meets every Friday
evening IN their ha Chcevers New Block Z. smith, W.
Il. ;. G-p. -. Lamb. ". {. f.
evening.
oF IL LIVE OAK TsNPLg No. (subordinate): Meets
cry Tuesday evening their lA In Cheeye.'s Block
{. &. Morse. N. &. r John Dtckernan, ". X.
MnueazhA Social Temple M. i, In the New Hall In
CheeYer BLOCK every Thursday evening Miss Ella Grow,
= 7 Geo H. Hunter, B. L. T.. Mrs Thos Ready, s. r.;
4. /. Wood. u. l..
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Agents..

ALEX. VAuiHET, Fsl- authorized agent at Seneca,
H. receive pay for old subscriptions to the Free
Trader and contract for JOB prnng All orders sent
through him receive prompt atiOn.
j. MONTGOMERY, Esq, i authorized Agcntat Leland,
IN this county TO receipt io subscriptions to the Free Ira
der, advertising. Sc,
~ {. DOSAGHHo, ESQ., and G. W. CUxNISs autho.
rze agents to receipt for subscriptions to the FRER IRA
advertisements &C. ut the town OF streaor IN
this county. -
j. W. BROWNE ESQ., rs authorized agent AZ Earville.
In this county to for subscriptions to and ADVERTISE
Inent In the Free Trader.
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THE CITY BEATEN-In the suit OF owen
Cook against the city of Ottawa, for two months
wages for tending Madison street bridge, after
he had been discharged and another man en-
ployed in his place, Judge Leavens gave judge
msnt in favor of Cook. How's that? Is Cook
in for the year, or for life, or how long? The
case. We understand, will be appealed.
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HARpRR's MONTHLY MAGAZINE, Putnam's
Magazine, The Galaxy, American Agricultural,
Onward, chronological Journal, Mother at Home,
Eclectic, Catholic Word, PsckArds Monthly, The
Nursery, and Little Corporal, for July, At o..
man & Hspeman's
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Nv. .2w. I'M. 2 NJ. sM.sM.IlY,
Ten lines of Nonparen make one square.

Ten lines OF NonpareIl make one square,
Advertisements not under contract plainly mark.
ed the length of time desired they will be continued and
Charged for until ordered out.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding nye lines,
Inserted at yc dollars per annum over lines INV
per line extra.
Transient advertising in all be paid strictly In
advance.
" Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertise.
mens before the expiration Of the contract will be charged
the fu rates as above Extra charge will be made for
dissolution and other notices not connected with their regu
lar business
Local notices, fifteen cents per line.
81 In no case will these terms be departed from.
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Who makes the best ice creamP While the
saloons are wrangling about the matter, drop in
at Mitchell's Eureka Dining Hall and try dish
of his ice cream. If you can find any better in
Ottawa, you can beat us. And the beauty Of it
is, he serves it with the dessert at dinner and it
costs nothing. Beat that, ye ice screemers!
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The gem Of the season, in tho boot and shoe
line, is tho new style ladies' button boot at the
big store Of Chi Id & Bro. Be warned by lady
friend who bought pair Of the old style week
ago, and is noV in an agony Of regret that she
failed before buying to look at the stock Of Child
& Bro.
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Por the first time in the history Of the road,
the Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific r. r., on
Sunday last, commenced running Sunday day
trains over the road, passing the stations on the
route the same rs other day passenger trains.
No night train, however, goes west on Saturday
or east on Sunday night.
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A Niss's Serge Cater for fifty cents at Adams

Joe Megaffin shines out this week in brilliant
new stock misses and children's colered boots
glove kid congress CATERS, button boots, &C.,
&c, for ladies' and dozen of new styles of cloth,
canvass and kid summer wears for gentlemen.
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.JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for dong all kinds OF job Work. In the va.
rous styles Of the surpassed this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done this
line 70 give call By the Iudicious and liberal use of
printers INK many mans fortune has been made and the
field !s st open. Try
Orfers by mail promptly attenheh To-
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PosTpoNED.-So many other appointments
having been made for Thursday evening of the
present week in Ottawa, Mr.. Trevellicks ad-
dress to the workiugmen was postponed until
this evening, at the court house.
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The place to get the best ice cream, straw.
berries, lemonade, candies and fruit is at H.
Walthers
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4. d. u. e.

OTTAWA LoDGE No u: Meets every Thursday evening.
Losing Lodge No s3 German LODGE meets every We'd
nesday evening At their LodseRoom In Cook Glovers
block.
Daughters Of Eeheccn Meet the FIRST Tuesday eve.
Ming oi each month.
orrAw, EycuPnYSr No. 50: Meets the second and
ourtI Tuesday evening.
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Dr. WALKER. the Oculist, of Chicago. will re-
ceive professional calls at the Park House, Otts.
wa, on Saturday next, July Sd.
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The Annual Examination for admission to the
public High School will be hid at the High
School rooms on Wednesday, Jlne Both, COM
mencing promptly at o'clock.
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PRESERVE Your FRUTT.-Seven gross of
Willoughby's Self-sealing Fruit jars, must be
sold, cheap at Lambs.