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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28
FROM SENECA.

While We all have the privilege Of enjoying the
hot weather, it is only permitted to our radical
republican friends TO enjoy the hot contest they
are having over the post Office at this place. It
has been sort Of triangular fight, in which
ours Of high and low degree have pitched in pro-
mscuously, aud at present it ia difficult to state
in just what position the parties stand.
First, our present postmaster it was Thought
best to remove on high moral grounds, he being
too moral Tor tho rest Of the party,-in fact,
" Cook says So" A petition was accordingly
gotten up, in favor Of one VIM. Maxton, and
signed generally by the most respected republi.
cans in the community, and then presented to
Postmaster General B. C.. Cook. He approved
it, and sent word to our loyal occupsn. and the
petition to his assistant, Cresswell, and the ap.
pointment came accordingly. But here the war
commenced, and the denzens OF "Cob street"
were greatly enraged that the postofice should
be changed without their consent, and, with
Congressman Bruce, Of Marseilles, and Armour,
of La Sale, who claim to be the keepers of
Cook they pitched into our General Cook and
greatly berated him Tor turning over TO the cop.
perheads, for was not this wicked copperhead
and Democratic plot ?"-snd charging that our
Cook had turned over to the copperheads and
Democrats, &c.
These were always powerful arguments in the
mouths Of republican demagogues, and they
proved mono the loss so to our loyal Cook, and 80
he had the appointment Of his Assistant Cress-
we'll cooked by telegraph" and word was sent
TO our appointee that the names OF over 100 re.
publicans were now changed to terrible and
fierce Democrats, bus knowing he was Of good
standing as "loyalist," and had probably done
as much dirty work last fall as any Of them, ex.
cept few in - Cob street." he was promised to
have fair "deal" among genuine republicans
for the Office. s...
So other aspirants, like buzzards around car
rion, sprung up, with the promise from Cook
that "the longest pole knocked the persimmons.'
Now for the last week our candidates and their
friends have been securing the country, north
and south, during the hottest days, for signers
to as many as q dozen different petitions; and,
as no Democrats are permitted to sign the pa
pers, it will be interesting to-day Saturday to
call at Mr.. Cooks Office and hear the quarrel Of
the high, moral candidates and see Mr.. Cook
pick out republicans in good standing.
The most prominent candidates are said to be
one d. II. Underhill and VIM Maxton, with the
influence of the Irish Yankees the Frenchman's
bar and the Congressman in favor of the former.
If there is anything further developed in this
will let you know next week.
ll,,r sa% hcr
although "items" have come up which should
have been sent to you by your old correspond.
ent, FAIR PLAY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28

The freight war, by which frsights for the past
few weeks have been brought from New York
and Philadelphia to Chicago for from 10 to 1Sc.
per 100 lbs, 10 at an end, tho various railroad
presidents having come 70 an understanding on
Monday, by which freights are to DO put mp IA
the old rates-from e1.25 to $20O pc, 100 lbs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28

spanish nag These volunteers, while protesting
! aevot'on 70 opaii, are SAID to be determined
secretly to wrest the government of IN. Island
from Spain. On the ether hand, the spapiards
are secretly forming leagues with Cesnedss -
counterfeit the volunteer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28

COUNTY CLERKslnP.-As the meeting of the
Republican County Convention draweth nigh,
the contest between the various aspirants for
nomination waxetl, warmer and warmer. The
election Of delegates in the various towns is
now taking place, and the report from each
town is looked for as eagerly as people were
wont, during the war, to watch for news from
the army. The first gun was fired in Grove
land on Wednesday, and the battle is supposed
to have resulted in favor of NcCaleb for the
clerkship. That is, the Moore men got hastily
together and appointed three Moore men for
delegates, but before the caucus got ready to
adjourn, enough McCaleb men had gathered
in to instruct the delegates in favor Of Nc
Caleb. L[a ...... e..
In Mendoza the battle was fierce and more
protracted, but instead of Col. Moore being
the formidable opponent of the other Colonel,
he found an uglier customer in Frank Whit
more. The vote stood:
For Whltmore. ........ -. go. 1877 I" 10
For McCaleb. .............. 172
The thing now looks as if the serious fight
in the convention is to be between McCaleb
and Whitmore, Col. Moore being virtually of
the track. .'' ..'h' 81. N'+'- @'A+ p
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28

Gov Baker, Of Indiana, declines 10 send dele.
gates to tho st. Louis convention for the remov.
al of the National Capital. He leaves the mat.
tor in the hands Of tho people In the several CON.
gressional dutrictA
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China.

hong Kong dispatches to Aug. 3 say that the
government at Pekin refuses to ratify the con-
vention concluded BY Mr.. Burlingamo and the
Chinese embassy with the U. s. and sundry
European powers. Mr.. j. Ross Brown, late
American minister to China, denounces Mr.. Bur-
lingame's policy, declaring the establishment Of
foreign relations with China on basis of equal
ity impossible at present He also says, the
Chinese text of Mr.. Burlingame's credentials
differs from the foreign version. In the former
he is appointed envoy Of China to tributary ma.
tions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28

Commodore Vanderbilt was married last Sat.
urday at London, Canada, to Miss Frank Craw.
ford, daughter OF Robert L. Crawford, Of Mo.
bile, Ala. The Commodore was widower, and
has daughters nearly as old US his new wife.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28
Italy,

As the time approaches for the assembling in
Rome Of the long talked of Oe0umenical council,
the italian and German press give it large
space. The Prussian Cross Gazette at Rome. says:
The late syllabus Of the pope will form the
chief subject of the deliberations of the ecumen.
ical council. The paragraphs concerning the re.
probably intensified. The dogmas of the infalli
bility Of the pope and the spiritual and corporal
assumption Of the virgin will be promulgated
The holy father has expressed his regret that no
schismatio or protestant bishops have offered to
take part IN the council.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28
Turkey.

The war cloud between Turkey and Egypt has
blown over. 1smael, pacha Of Egypt, has ex.
planned, apologized, or humbled himself to the
sultan and given the fullest assurance of his 10y.
atty. Ismael is to visit Constantinople and have
grand reception.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
Ensland.

{ vigntt England. elsDf4 afN
Az the time tor the International boat race be.
tween the Harvard College and the Oxford Uni.
yersity crews draws nigh, the excitement in
sporting circles increases. Much of the space IN
the ,iewspspe,s is given up to this subject Tho
general opinion is, that the Oxfords will win,
and the betting continues 2 to in their favor,
4 but the leading London papers begin to admit
that the chances Of victory are about even. AT
the special desire Of the Harvard crew, Thomas
Hughes, ex.member OF Parliament for Oxford,
has been appointed referee. a-t .-'i :,
The London press, in view Of the reported me-
gotiations with Spain for the cession of Cuba to
the u s., expresses itself in favor Of such con-
summation. The Telegraph says:
'sThere il no reason for Great Britain to grudge
the possession OF Cuba to the q. s. England's
possessions in those seas are exposed to attack
q present that the danger cannot be augmented.
In the interests OF commerce. it is desirable that
Cuba be prsspsfouA sad her prosperity Ia much
more probable under the American government
than distressed colony or Spanish republic"
The Standard Of Monday is oraculsr If not
ominous on Canadian matters, saying: "There
arc PROBABILITIES OF change IN the relations De-
tween Canada and Great Britain which would Do
likely to be distasteful to q majority Of the in.
hahitants Of the Dominion if they were consulted
Ths crop news in England is favorable. Much
grain has already been gathered, and with
anothsr fortnight like the last the crisis Of the
harvest will be over. The favorable change in
the weather stopped the advance in corn, but
great fluctuations are still expected, tho crops
throughout Europe, with the exception Of in
terror Russia, promise to be light.
The steamer City Of Rio dc Janeiro arrived at
Liverpool on the Gath from Montevideo with 10
Live oxen, as an experiment. which proved sue
orssful. A steamer is now building for this
trade exclusively. She will sail in about six
weeks, and others will follow.
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: Spa In.

After reading all the cable dispatches OF the
week from Spain, we can only say, with the In
dependence Beige, "Nothing is changed. The sit
uation 10 the same. Armed bands Of Carlists
still traverse the provinces. Labariego continues
at the head of the force which was reported dis.
perssd and destroyed some time ago. The dis
sions among the military are increasing. Ad-
mirsl Topete threatens to resign if Sorla persists
in his severity toward the bishops." The repub-
hcans have pstitioned the government for better
food aud better quarters for the carlst prisoners
A Madrid despatch Of the 22d says, SIT is as
serted. on reliable authority, that the prelmina.
ries of treaty for the cession of Cuba have besu
signed" .as 't.g
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-08-28

An open air meeting, attended by 10000 per.
sons, was held at Drosheda on Tuesday in favor
ofgrsntiag amnesty to the Fenisns. Bands play.
cd popular Fsnian airs, and enthusiastic speeches
were made. The resolutions adopted declared
that the further detention Of Fenian prisoners is
uawise, impolite and unjust.
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France

The French press, like that Of England. is dis
cussing the negotiations for the cession of Cuba
70 the U. b., and the general conclusion reached
il that expressed by La France: Scuba is lost
to Spain. and the wisest thing Spain can do is to
take advantage Of the present situation
The French officials are busy arresting Carlist
leaders attempting to cross the borders into
Spain. Ls Bout has been appointed minister Of
var in place Of Marshal Mel, deceased.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

THANKS TO Cry OFFICERS The fol-
lowing resolutions, offered by Judge
Green in Council on Thursday evening
were passed unanimously :
Resolved, That the thanks of the
City Council are hereby rendered to
the City Clerk, for the prompt and eff
cient manner in which he has fulfilled
the duties Of his office.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
City Council are rendered to the other
city officers for their promptness in dis
charging their every duty, and that the
Mayor be instructed to draw his war
rant in favor of Joseph T.. Seiple for
one hundred dollars, as remembrance
of his friends in the present Council
1t may not be generally known that
Master Sciple is in attendance at every
meeting Of Council, serving as page to
the President, and the donation is but
poor compensation for the labor per-
formed.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

neA- The Grecian Bend has entirely
disappeared from our streets in its out
rageous form. 1t burst upon the as
tonished and disguised vision of our
citizens like some monstrous thing of
evil, and it has gone like the dying out
out of a rocket. Our young ladies have
not quite brass enough 10 perform the
bend upon our streets in all its graceful
agony, and when one had the hardi-
hood to attempt it, she was the object
OF so much notice and comment chat
she was glad to quickly hide her blush
ing face indoors. We are glad the ugly
thing has gone. 1t was at the best, but
a wretched device Of fashion.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Bs1a We are glad 10 see that our
j." item, published last week, has had
the desired erect, and that Elizabeth
Division, No. So, will act upon our sug-
gestion, having public installation Of
officers on Wednesday evening next.
For the past three months, the interest
in the great cause of temperance has
waved in Ibis city, owing to the in
ducemcnts offered by politicians, and
from other causes incident to a great
political campaign. Let the good
work now be pushed vigorously for
ward aud let not the friends OF the
cause cease in we'll doing until the last
armed foe expires, until our city is
blessed more abundantly by the efforts
of men and women, devoted to the ill.,
tcrests of the distressed and depraved.
Since writing the above, VIC under
stand that Lincoln Division, No. n,
will also hold public installation to-
morrow evening, and that most inter
esting time may be expected. The
public are invited to attend both meet
ings This will also afford our citizens
a good opportunity of visiting the
beautiful room occupied by the various
divisions of the Sons OF Temperance,
and which has recently been greatly
advanced.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

AWARDING OF MEDALS. 1T has been
announced, we understand, to the pu-
pills of the Catholic Institute, since the
beginning of the scholastic year, that
at its close, two gold and two silver me-
dals will be awarded the male and fe-
male departments for good c>nl9ct and
scholarship, together with number OF
other premiums. Besides the ordinary
classical and1 mathematical course, "A
knowledge Of christian doctrine and hi
BILE history is required in both depart
ments. The female department is I'M
der the charge of the Sisters of Charity
Mr.. j. Dryer is principal of the male
department.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

gsg@ i" Epiphany falls on Wednesday
next. It is festival of the Church, in
stituted in commemoration of the man
Hesitation of Christ to the wise men,
and is observed by the Church through
out the world, and with much ceremony
in Catholic countries. Low mass will
DO celebrated at st. N1ary's Church, at
80 and high mass at 8 O'Clock A. NJ,
at which DeMonh's grand mass will be
rendered by full choir.
The Christmas decorations in our
churches will be allowed to remain in
place until after the Epiphany, when
they are removed
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

The WEEK OF PRAYER. - United meet
ings will be held at four o'clock every
afternoon this week, at the rooms of
the Young Mems Christian Association.
The public are earnestly invited to be
present, and participation the meetings,
which can be made productive of great
good. We trust that every Christian
man and woman in the city will allow
themselves an hours time to join in
the prayers of the week, which are to
be for the redemption of mankind, and
the Qualification of the Savior of the
world.
The Rev. S, A. Clark, of st. Johns
Church, will conduct the meeting this
afternoon Meetings to continue but
one hour
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

JUVENILE CIGAR SMOKERS. 1t is quite
common on our streets, now a-days, to
sec yonngster, not over knee high to
II srasshopper, with a cigar in his
mouth half as long as himself. Young
America takes to cigars as naturally as
dog to bone, and grows as saucy
over the weed as the cur does over his
food. This is fact, and a most lam
entable one. We never look upon one
of these precious youths, without pic
turing to ourselves always, what will
very probably be the result Of the hab-
its formed SO early in life. Tt is a great
evil and one shat parents should en-
1eevor 70 obcag,
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

eea- On Sunday morning, at the
close of the sermon, the Rev. DIR. Mil
ler, pastor of the Broad street Baptist
Church, publicly recognized the follow
ing persons as Deacons of the church,
who had been previously set apart by
election to that office: j. J. Coyne, G..
w. Kiersted, f. Terhune, I. Lathrop
and G. Hayden. Five persons were re-
ceived to the fellowship of the church.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

SINGULAR COINCIDENCE. At twelve
o'clock on Thursday evening, while
several members of Council were
toasting" the Chief of Police, that
ubiquitous officer was but two hundred
yards distant endeavoring to discover
the whereabouts Of of a gang of burg
lars who had reached the city at an early
hour in the evening. An hour later
and two of the g birds" were Gagged
thanks to his watchfulness. Chief
Keron was not present at the supper
at any time during the evening. He
evidently intends maintaining his repu-
tation, and prefers duty and business
to pleasure and HILARIOUS enioyments.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

GENERosITY.-We are apt to give peo-
pie too much credit for generosity
Giving aims is almost as selfish an act
us any other-in fact, we will venture
to say that hberality arises from selfish
motives in majority of cases. The
man who gives because he likes to make
his neighbor happy, requires no praise
The pleasure he receives in beneftting
Others is reward enough for him. The
one who blazons his beneyolence to the
world. and does good only that he may
be praised, deserves no credit, for self
is the god he worships, and his seem
ing acts Of goodness are really deeds Of
evil. There are many, too, who have
the reputation of being very kind
hearted, when they swindle one class
10 benefit another. These are the peo-
pie who are generous before being just
who give champagne suppers, pre-
scnts and money to their friends, leav-
ing their landladies and washerwomen
to suffer for money which they 50 pro-
ligally throw away. This is all called
generosity, but it is not. It is simple
dishonesty, and should be called by its
right name. For those who grind
down their poor workmen, and starve
their families in order to endow church
es or libraries for the rich, we have no
words Of condemnation strong enough.
They are the most shameless of all by
pocrites, and so far from being honor
ed and exalted, should be scornea by
every man who has y heart in his
bosom.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

1sg~ Every body except the poor
printers, seems to be enjoying them
selves taking every possible advantage
of the snow, which has afforded excel
lent sleighing. Lots Of parties are
forming for Sleigh rides during tae
week-and a merry time is expected by
all who are fortunate enough to own a
g hoss" and sleigh Or a IS greenback.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

nsa- Company A, Captain Lutz, and
the Veteran Zouayes of this city, have
been ordered to join in the escort to Gov.
Randolph at Trenton on the 18th.
The Zouayes, however, will proceed to
the Capital on Monday-thc day before
the Inauguration, and are to attend a
grand bail to be given in their honor
on that evening, by the America Hose
Company.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

APPOINTMENT Lieut. Robert Rea
has been appointed inspector of the
John street sewer, in place of Mr..
James Garland, recently promoted to
the captancy of police. Lieut.. Rea,
being practical mason, will make a
thoroughly competent inspector and
we know that the interests Of the city,
cofided to his care, will be zealously
guarded.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

ns@ We observe that our exchanges
have given general publicity to the an
nouncement that the Lehigh Valley
Railroad has agreed to carry ministers,
editors and school teachers over their
road free, after January LIST, This
/" official notice" is signed by one
Goodsell, who is unknown to the direc-
tors. II our exchanges will observe the
name little closer they will observe
that it is intended to be be what it is
a "good-sell, " it being hoax Of some
merciless wag.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Bss@ The next regular meeting of the
heirs of Anneke Jams in this city will
be held on the salt meadows, below the
g Gas house." where Annals speerit'
is said to dwell.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

ne4. Resolute Temple of Honor meet
at Library Hall this evening. An in
teresting debate will take place, and
we are requested to urge upon the
members the necessity Of full attend
ance.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

ae~ No child possessed Of ordinary
capacity is destitute Of curiosity. The
process of popular education, has, We
doubt not, in many instances, SO dead
ened this desire, that many a ''mute
and inglorious Milton" sleeps in the
multitude of common men.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Assg- Capt. Melvin, 90 years OF age,
and member of Lincoln Division, was
visited on New Years Day, by various
members of the order, among whom
were Rev. Dr. Miller and Rev. Mr.. KEEL
ley The old gentleman is somewhat
improved in health.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

he All mankind are happier for
having been happy ; SO that if you
make them happy twenty years hence
by the memory Of it.
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City gtenls.

NOTICE. Subscribers will please pay
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we cannot pretend to keep any account
of subscriptions.
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and Children in all sizes at u. 2.
Williams.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Ia II you would make yourself
wherever you go, listen to
the grievances of others, but never re-
late your own.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04
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COUNTING BABY'S TOES.
Dear little bare feet,
Dimpled and white,
In your long night gown
Wrapped for the night,
Come lct me count all
Your queer little toes,
Pink as the Heart
Ola shell OF a rose
0ris q lady
That sits in Che sun;
Two Is a baby,
And three is nun;
Four is lily
With innocent breast
And five is a birdie
Asleep on her nest.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

be5@ We always like to see q gentle
man or lady with beautiful gold rings
on their fingers, and long dirty nails
it looks SO neat and genteel.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

peA. The largest assortment of Fresh
and Smoked meats at 201 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

ses~ Choice meats at201 Broad street,
cheap for cash.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Black silk velvet and velyeteen
in black and brown. Yelvetribbons in
all colors, at +. p. Williams.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Geas A man in Paris, about to marry,
the other day paid $4,000 for his
pocket handkerchiefs We'd ''sniffie'
all our life before we'd pay such price.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-01-04

Qeg~ Lace and Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs for presents for the holidays,
ut Z. p. Williams.