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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Bird Cages, in all shapes and sizes, at c. G.
Latx's, 119 Main street. Metropolitan Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Go to Nelson Cards and get him to put you
up some Of that "76." It is the purest and best
Bourbon made.
Read his advertisement ON smother page.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

The AX&N brand OF Flour at Schutt u Nc.
Ginnis. Can't be beaten anywhere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Ladies pronounce those new styles Of boots at
Child Il Bros the prettiest they ever saw.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

MIXED ITEMs.-Old buildings at Godfrey,
corner took unto themselves legs and travelled
up street the other day "Matt" White is
erecting neat porch in front OF his hotel. on
Columbus street. Matt" is determined his
guests shall keep cool this summer and his 'head
is level -. Many improvements about the city.
...Reddick putting up beautiful residence
near his well known place at the northeast cor.
ner OF Washington Square. Rumor says Arthur
Lockwood will occupy the new dwelling >.
Many evidences of thrift and prosperity in East
ottawa this spring-new houses, and old ones
with new conditions being added everywhere.
Mr. Dow is nicely fixing up his premises on
La Sale street Rents are high and vacant
premises scarce. Everybody making garden
or gone fishing Teddy O'Maley threatens to
cave in the postmaster's eye because there is no
'lether' Ted. says, "the man at the little win.
dy is "haythen" for keeping back that lether."
...Altred Putnam, formerly of this locality,
has been elected J. p in Grand RAPIDS. Mich !
salary $1,000. We heard ]. z. say he'd take
500 for his salary here . :. 80 marriages last
week in this county. Multiply the Joy of one
couple by 90 and let US know the result
Fifteen cent concerts at the Methodist church in
this city. How is that for low Il. Levy 81
Co., of this city, have branch establishment at
Streator. That's business-for them Good
Tenplars of Mendoza were Cleaned out" at late
city electiou.-Your influence must come through
moral suasion, ladies and gentlemen, not by DO.
litical movements %. Biles went out fishing last
week put on full grown fish for bait caught
young whale; strung him on line with
lot of surgeons, pike, black bass and cat fish,
the whale swallowed the whole string through
his gills, and after being out Of water, crawled
in again and ran six miles, when finding him
self out Of danger, through a spout of water less
than mile high, and - well We don't remem-
Der the rest He was nice, quiet little whale
at that -. Marshal Alden was around town
yesterday with his star and 6atDr of Office. We
opine Alden will make good officer .. Say.
Charlie, you of street sprinkler fame, when you
run your large pepper box on the streets don't
let the water scatter on the walks its death on
newly blackened boots and white silk bose.
You see it, don't you 80. Statesman, Office ma.
serial cleaned out of town yesterday. 1t has
gone to Michigan, among the Wolverines . .
Mule team ran away Thursday and crushed
drivers shoulder .. Joe Palmer is cleaning up
Court House yard Tally for Joe J., Our item
On hogs does no, keep lawyers from getting in
the Court House yard aud playing "leap frog
They are graceful as frogs, bu. light too sudden.
ly. Circuit Clerk is champion jumpist. He
you give him dozen feet or 50 of n start
Head. at Lem Wnde's makes an egg noy which
is AS good as a free lunch Try one OF those :. :.
Woman with blind child has been dong Peru
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

LIGHT.-Prescott the halter, having decided
there should be more light on the subject in
the rear of his store, where his desk is, said,
" Let there be light" and 10 there is
He has cut a large window through the wall
on the alley His store is much improved there
by so that one can see more of those choice goods
that fill his shelves.
He says now Is the time to select new hat,
or q neat pair of gloves.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Scott, Houtz " Co. have just opened spl:n.
did assortment of Parasols at very low figures
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Alschuler & Co. are constantly in receipt of
new spring goods, which are purchased very
low, and will be sold at small margin. They
get up splendid merchant tailor suits at the
small sum of $4,000 Be sure and call on them,
(Alschuler's building, when visiting Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

BY BEEMUS.

The fish is not a musical beast, though some
of them give forth sounds" as the cod fish, for
instance. He cannot speak any of the dead Ian.
guages, except his own, which Is so dead you
can't hear it. They seem to understand each
ether, though each has a different tongue. They
are a sad paradoxical sort of bird, with mouths
large enough, yet they can't sing though near
sighted. they do not wear spectacles; without
ears he can hear all you say, hence you should
never swear in his presence, or you'll not catch
fish. The fish is no r,mancer, though thereby
hangs tail ;" and he is the origin of ''whoppers
OF stories What game at cards he plays we
know not, yet his tricks" are all scaey. Though
he frequently appears to smile, he is often crab
bed, clammy, and backs out of any difficulty
crawfishing. He never was known to write
letter, and yet many line is dropped to him.
He is very credulous, generally swallowing any
thing presented to him. Though not baseball
player he is often caught out on a fly He
will take what things he wants by hook or
crook, k,"-you hook his mouth, crook your elbow,
and he takes a flying leap and is gone suck.
er." The poet said of him:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Riale Bros, headquarters for tea and groceries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

Gentlemen will find exactly what they want,
in the way of stylish boots OF every grade, at
Child " Bros
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23
There's the nate little fish.
Though he can't spake. he'd wish. -

Some have saws but are not carpenters: Others
carry swords but were never in the army. They
fly without wings; walk without feet, and can
climb tree and rob birds nests But fearing
this may be col -idered a burlesque on the fnny
tribe, we close hy saying that plenty abound in
the streams in "nd about Ottawa, and everybody
has become "A fisherman
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

TIL OLD REIIABLE.-Good bread can be
made only from good -four. Even the best ba-
ker and most skillful housewife can no. obtain
even passable sort Of bread from inferior or
poor -four. While these are self.eyident facts,
admitted by all, yet there are many who will
buy an inferior -four and foolshly hope to get
eatable bread. To be sure you are getting first
quality of flour, patronize the Eagle Mills, in
this city Jerry Wood has been long in the
business; has experimental on all grades of
wheat, SO that he knows every quality. and what
sort OF Hour it will produce,
His machinery has been perfected year by year
until now it is ss complete. i'll every detail, us
possible. He has established "a reputation of
such Importance that he cannot afford to place it
i'll jeopardy by any loose or careless mode of de-
ing business. So whatever he sells in tho mill.
er's line will be found precisely AS represented,
Go to Woods for pure -four.
Goods delivered to any part OF the city on call
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-04-23

LOOK OUT.-Mr. Hugh Gillen is sending to
his house lot of goods such as Ottawa people
scarcely ever behold. They are superb in all re-
spects. Prices being low, and Messrs Reddick
Il Gillen having ready cash, are enabled to pur.
chase the best goods ever sent west Mr. Gillen,
too, as buyer has few superiors, and he buys
closely SO that he san sell at astonishing low
prices. He aims to suit every one Of his nu-
merous customers by satisfying them with quail.
ity and price. His motto is 70 sell the most
goods for the least money aud TO please all who
deal with the firm.
The store has been nicely renovated through
out and the new goods are coming daily. Messrs
Reddick e. Gillen extend general invitation to
the public to call and examine their new goods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-29
JEFF. DAVIS SUCCESSOR.

1t is a curious circumstance, and one OF
the revenges which Time brings around,
that the successor of JEFF. Davis i'll the
Senate of the United States, is one OF that
despised race which the naughty President
of the Southern Confederacy would have
trampled under his heel in everlasting
bondage if fortune had favored his
schemes. The seat to which Mr.. Revel
has been elected in the Senate is for the
unexpired term of Jefferson Davis. This
vauting of negro into the place of the
foremost champion of a white mans gov
eminent, while that champion is iugl-
tive in the country that gave him birth, Is
not only curious but it contains an in
structive lesson which may apply to indi-
viduals and classes as well rs races. Mr.
Reyel is said to be man of fine pres
ence, of excellent sense, good business
qualifications, and an eloquent speaker.
That he will finish the term with more
credit than jeff Davis began it, black
though he be, is not question that adj
mits of the least doubt
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He had better be careful not to fall into tho
hands of the Fenians of that city. No doubt
many of the Hon Johnny Morrisseys consit-
uents would like no better fun than punching
a ole in is ed But certainly hope for the
credit of America, no attempt will be made
UPON his life.
The House of Representatives yesterday
tional admission of Virginia, proviso that each
by strict party vote of 1877 to 81, concurred
in the action of the Senate in adding TO the
House bill, which provided for the uncond1-
member of the Legislature must take an oath
that he had never taken an oath to support the
Constitution and atter~ ards engaged in insur-
rection against the Government of the United
States. or that he had by act of Congress been
relieved of the political disabilities imposed
by the l4th Amendment
Congress has again appropriated $50, 1000 to
be expended for the poor of the District 1t
would certainly have been much wiser act
if instead of thus encouraging idlcness among
a set of lazy, shftless blacks and whites who
hang around the street corners, they had been
provided with work in the improvement of the
city and compelled to earn an honest living,
which they certainly will not do SO long as
they can manage to keep body and soul to-
gether on Government bounty.
'tOCCAsIONALLY.
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walked away at noon, Herman Joined her
in the most natural manner possible.
apo you know" said he. chow con
str,,ed the minister's text ? Tome il sound
ed like ihis Love them that stone your
chickens. and scald your pigs, and drive
Sour cows off to the pound; and it did not
seem to be very difficult command to
obey"
Mrs. Pettigrow, who walked behind,
nudged her daughter Esther, and wits,
pered, IL allus told you how it would
come out"
Now the Henderson and Brayton farms
are united in one, and Herman has demon
stratod to his neighbors, by tail grain and
tat meadow lands, the reasonableness OF
scientific farming. He never tires OF Joking
his wife Rachel about her war; and II she
expects to hear the end of it during the
term Of ner natural life, fear she Will be
disappointed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-29
CORBIN FOUND.

Mr. Corbin, who succeeded in making
fools Of Jay Gould and James Fisk, Jr.,
has at last been found by the investiga-
ting committee, and questioned as to his
knowledge Of the gold conspiracy. 1t is
said that he is very careful in his answers
and that the committee will not make
much more from his testimony than Fish
did from his premises Of what he could dc
with the administration. .-----.--
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GENERAL NEWS.

The Pittsburg police courts sit on Sunday.
Bismarcks son is, likely to die from the ef-
fects of the wound received in the late duel.
Raphael Semmes finding that he could lect-
ure no better than he could fight has aban-
doned the rostrum.
The remains of General Joseph Mower are
on their way North from New Orleans, and
are to be inferred in New London, Connect
cut, probably on Monday next,
In Detroit, boy, twenty years of age has
been arrested for trifing with the affections
of girl of forty-five.
An insurance company at Des Moines, Iowa,
recently paid $4,000 to widow, the largest
policy ever paid in that city.
Prince Arthur is expected to return to Mon
treal about the 10th of February, and thence
to go to Ottawa, to be present at the opening
of the session of Parliament.
The Central Ilinoisan" says the ice crop
in that region bids fair to be good Blocks
eight or ten inches thick are not uncommon.
New England chickens are placarded in
San Francisco markets. and fresh oysters from
the east are opened at twelve and half cents
apiece.
Alexander II. Stephens, of Georgia, in a
letter to a friend, dated 18th instant, says: Il
am now little better than l have been; am
able to sit up read, and write a little; but
cannot walk or even stand without assistance.
a new variety of cinchona has been discov-
cred by Madras government official. 1t con-
tains larger percentage of quininc than any
other species yet analysed.
One hundred and fifty babies have been
found in the little crib-basket at the door of
the New York Founding Asylum, since the
Goth of last November.
Mr., Harry Placide, the well-known and
popular actor, died at Babylon, l.. l., on Sun
day morning last. He was native of Louis
lana, and was well advanced in years. Mr..
Placide performed professional engagements
in all the towns and cities of the Union, and
to the time of his death maintained the repu-
tation of being one of the best of Amerit an
actors.
A picture in Holland church, THE Sac
rifice of Isaac" represents Abraham on the
point of accomplishing the solemn act of in
fanticide with musket. This anachronism
was cqualled in this country some years ago
by n popular magazine, in picture repre-
senting the giving of the law to Moses neat
post-and- rail fence was shown running along
the base of Mount Sinai.
The Rochester Democrat reuarks npon the
soft weather and says: "The mourners go
about the streets. The ice men are solemn,
and though they think of frosty Caucasus, no
ice covers their ponds. The patrons of Kinks
are desolate, and weep for the rust that accu-
mulates on their skates. The maiden who
has dreamed of January sleigh-rides, when
wrapped in furs and buffalo robes she would
be happy with her escort, pouts at the sultry,
muddy, sloppy weather, and mourns that
sleigh ride conquests will be so few
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PEAB 0DY CEREMONIES.

After the long agitation of the question
of attending upon the reception of the re-
mains of George Peabody at Portland from
the British authorities, the Legislature
voted to go in a body this morning to
attend the ceremonies, and will be
present to-day, together with many OF
our private citizens. The ceremonies to-
day and on Tuesday will be grand and
impressive we have 10 doubt, and serve
to turn into proper channel the popular
thought and feeling incident to the occa-
sion
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FRAMING PRIVILEGE.

A bill reported by Mr.. Farnswoith of
to abolish the ranking privilege, making
a clean sweep of the whole thing, passed
the House on Thursday by vote of ia
yeas to Il nays. This looks as if the
House intended to do its part towards
abolishing the privilege, which has no
doubt been enormously abused and be-
come great burden, though AL the fault
has not been with Congressman. 1t is
thought the bill will not fare SO well in the
Senate.
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GEORGE PEABODY.

The officers and members of both branches
of the Legislature will visit Portland to-day
to attend the ceremonials there on the re-
ception of the remains of the late George
Peabody. They leave on the early morning
train. The following is the order in which
they will form in professions
President of Senate aud Speaker of House of Rep
resent,tlves.
Secretary and Assistant Secretary of Senate
Clerk of House of Representatives and Assistant
Clerk.
Members of Senate.
Members of House of representatives..
Subordinate officers of Senate.
Subordinate officers of House.
The Marshals are Il. II. Cushing, a. b.
Earwell and c. r. Whidden.
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Corcn AND CRorr RrMrpY.-we invite

CouoH AND GROUP REMEpY.-"e invite
attention to the adv ertsemcnt OF Mrs. Dlns-
more's cough and Group remedy which appears
in an another column. The present season
has been very fruitful of bad colds and coughs
which are tough and unyelding; and II TINS
remedy be equal to what we are assured II is
by persons who have used it, those suffering
from this cause will thank us for calling their
attention to it. Much of il has been sold in
this vicinity for several years past and dealers
inform us that it gives the best satisfaction OF
any cough remedy which they know of, being
safe and efiectual; and they mention numer-
Gus cases proving its remarkable remedial
qualities. SO uniform is this testimony in its
favor that we should not hesitate to advise a
trial of it in severe cases of hoarseness, bad
colds, and Group. Messrs. A. NJ. Dinsmore
& Co.. are the proprieters; audit is for sale
by dealers in medicine generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-29

At the annual meeting of the West Penob-
scot Agricultural Society, held in Exeter, 9Th
inst, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Presidcnt-Stephen Jen-
nings, Garland; Vice Presidents --George
Hamilton, Dexter; L. b. Stackpole, Kendus-
keag; George S. Hill. Exeter. Secretary and
Treasurer-T. p. Batchelder, Kenduskeag.
Trustees-Jacob Eastman, Exeter; Nj. M.
IIodsdon, Kenduskeag; Sylvester Eddy,
Corinth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-29

The gross earnings of the Androcoggin Rail
road for the year June so, 1863, were $780,
Alias. Expenses of operation, SlO6,361 ~
Net earnings $50, ll0,06 The increase of
passengers over the preceding year was
1871; the increase in freight, 5,944,7l tons,
and in net earnings, $40, 25l,45. There is thus
indicated a healthy and improving condition
of the traffic of the road.
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domestic Nous.

The Ege Fertilizer Company just incor-
porated by the Legislature with capital of
Si00, 900, has completed the erection al Booth
bay Harbor, of an extensive fertilizer manu-
factory. The material used is sea-weed and
kelp, which is dried by steam and then ground
up and animal and vegetable ingredients add
ed. The power used is a 25-horse engine !;
the capacity of the manufactory will be be-
tween five and ten tons daily of what is claim
ed to be superior fertilizer. Its merits
have been fully tested and compare most
favorably with those of other fertilizers. 1t
is especially adapted to the culture of linseed
and grapes, and may be used for the same
purpose as the Peruvian guano. 1t has been
in use in France and other European counties
for some years. Luther Maddox, Esq, OF
Boothbay is the patentee and introducer in this
country; the mandatory at Boothbay is the
first and only one on this continent.
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State Of Maine.

IL SENATE, Jan. 5 1870.
Ordered, The House concurring, that all petitions
for private legislation except petitions for redress
OF wrongs and grievances" which shall be presented
to this Legislature after the first day of February
next, be referred to the next Legislature, and that
this order be published in the Daily kennebec Jour
nal until that date.
Read and passed. sent down for concurrence.
SAMUEL w. LANE, secretary.
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The Saco Democrat says the free bridge
question is becoming of great Importance to
the citizens of Kittery and the adjoining towns
of Elliot and York. 1t is said the citizens of
Kittery will institute measures at an early day
with a view of making the bridge al that place
free one.
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Legislative Committee Notices.
Committee Notice,

The Joint Special Committee of both branches of
the Legislature on the subject of Temperance will
meet in the Senate Chamber, Wednesday evenings
of each week, at O'clock, affordng opportunity
for free discussion Of the subject
THOS. S. LANG, ,,..
q. X. WHlDDEN, Sh"ii "'en'
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Mayor G. w. Kimball Jr. and John s. Case
Esq. of Rockland were in town Thursday and
Friday, looking after needed alterations in the
city charter of RUckland,
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Committee on Interior Waters

The Committee on Interior Waters will meet a
Room No. u, State House, Tuesdays and FRIDAYS OF
each week ut o'clock r. NJ, until further notice
+, LORlNG TALBOT, Out.
GEO. w. HAMMOND, Shairmen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-01-29

The Committee on Education will meet in the Of.
flee of state superintendent of Schools, on Wed
nesday of each week, until further notice
CHARLES BUFFUM, Ch.;rnor
a. b, FARWELL, ( Chanmen
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Committee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges.

The Committee on Railroads, Ways and Bridges
will meet in the Senate Chamber, Tuesday and
Thursday of each week, until further notice
L. ii. CUSHING, c,,
S. I. KINKS, |haifmeh'
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Committee on E,nnnc,

The Committee Finance will meet at the
Treasurer's office, on Wednesday of each week at
9h O'Clock A. NJ
TIios, L. TwITCHELL, Chairman.
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Comm,ttee on Reform School.

The Joint Standing Committee the Reform
Sehoo. will meet in the Senate Chamber, on Wed
ne>day of each week, at 3 O'Clock Z NJ until FUR
ther notice. JOHN Il. NEALLEY, C,.;ra
DANIEL STICkNEY, N"ii
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Com mittee on Fisheries.

The Committee Fisheries Will meet IN Room
No. III, State House, Tuesdays and Thursdays Of
each week at O'Clock z NJ, until further notice.
II. 5. BARTLETT, Chairman
l.. Ii. SLOWER. IMAM
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Committee on Passions.

The Joint Standing Committee on Pensions will
meet in Room No. H. at the State House, on Thurs
day of each week at p. NJ, until further notice
TIMOTHY FULLER, rhai,men
NJ. +. GAN\ETT, N
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Committee on the judiciary.

The Committee on the Judiciary will meet at their
room State House, on Tuesday and Thursday OF
each week at I O'Clock r. NJ until further notice.
$ d LINDSEY, ic,,