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THE LUCK OF LOUIS NAPOLEON,

LOUIS NAPOLEON made war upon Russia in 1854, with view of weak ening her power; but he actually strengthened it. In 1859 he made war upon Austria to strengthen Italy :; and then he weakened France by per hitting Italy to cooperate with Prus- sia in the war of 1866. In 1862 he made war on Mexico to break down the United States, but was himself humiliated and the prestige of the United States was increased. He now makes war to break down Prus- sia but instead of this, he has already succeeded m consolidating the unity of Germany, and in giving the death blow to the political power of the Papacy by allowing the Italians to transfer their capital to Rome. His design was to humble Russia, Austria, Prussia and America, and make vas sal of Italy, while ignoring even the existence of such a power as England. Perhaps he even dreams of averaging Waterloo, and seeks to provoke Eng land by arbitrarily disposing of the deStinies of Europe without the slight est regard for her approval or disap- proval.
 So far he has been decisively check mated only by the United States. We have driven his legiOns out of Mexico, and we have brought the BONAPARTE eagle to crouch before the eagle of America. And in the present war the Prussian sympathies of d country which has dealt such fearful blow to the pride of the BoNAPARTE, must be especially galling to the Emperor. It is true he pretends that he does not make war upon the Prussian people, but only upon BISMARCK. Sc, ii2 this. country, We are friendly to the French; 70 are hostile only to BoNAPARTE.- What BISMARCK is to him, he is to us. Him, the crapulous adventurer we yearn to see hurled from power and tv,0 uuI,.. 4a.u-ss-e,4e.li.y .y,, t1,S-en the two Ga cds..:.atries. -oi others. But tn5TTs.-cn people we wish to see great, glorious, and pros porous.
 The desperate proceedings of LOUIS NAPOLEON indicate desire on his part for coalition against him. Very likely he would rejoice to see himself, like his putative uncle, immortalized in history as the invincible potent ate who coulG be resisted only by a | coalition of all the great powers of the world. Of course those powers are fully aware that they have. to deal with desperado, who shrinks from no
 
 crime to satiate his ambition and i'm pose upon France a fourth NAPOLEON as his successor. Their policy, for the present at least, is to leave him severe ly alone; to let him fight out his duel with Germany.
 Those who remember the sentiment al effusion which were exchanged last year between the monarchs of Russia, Austria, and Prussia, must be con vinced that those monarchs never had any love for this bastard BONAPARTE, however much Austria has been Oblig ed to court his alliance. Russia, whose action prompts that of England, and who thus controls the situation, is not in a mood to act raShly. She has the first French invasion and the Crimean war to avenge; but she is inspired by statecraft, not by resentment. Her decision will finally determine whether the war shall be local or general; but she will be in no haste to make it.
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SMALL FRUIT RECORDER tage Gardner.

WE are in receipt of this valuble little monthly paper, edited by A. M. Purdy, (suc- cessor to Purdy and Johnson,) of Palmyra N. Y. It contains the most practical articles in relation to this subject we ever saw; and should be in the hands of every person who has garden of even rod square The price is only 50 cents a year. Send stamp for specimen copy and circular containing offer to those getting up clubs We notice any person getting up club of six has one copy gratis.
 PURDY & LANCE, of Sonth Bend, Ind, also sends ont a yaluahle little work called the
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 the people to stand by him, until the "last pea in the dish was gone ;" told them to vote for the Rail Road tax. This aoas needed, he said that but bit tie, very bittle of the tax would be paid by them, that the burthen would fall on Mir. land owner, and vote to make them build the road for you, (this l put down, as good logic, but poor advice). He begged to be excused and wound up with his speech unfinished. Judge Bennett then wonnd up his speech which was principally in landation of the administration of Gov. Clayton, after which, Rev. MT. Jones, distin- guised guest" and visiter from De sha county, felt called upon to make an oratorial fourish. This gentleman from his yerboslty, has made some reputation upon our streets-he loves to talk and what ia more pleasing he loves to hear himself talk. This is not peculiar as intelligent men, love to hear intelligent men converse. This gentleman's pleasure was slightly mar red by little inadvertency which oc- cured early on the morning of the meeting, he was the " invited guest of distinguished family, the visit did not end to suit him, and he became restive, this was unfortunate, but to proceed wifh his speech He mounted
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GUSTAV. 4. BLAMTanu tn, ed. Az ..,an us-
IT WAS COLO

The flesh was sloughing ~ ms face but enough was there to serve .or iden- tification. 1t was Couch, the carpen- ter, who lived with old Squire Carroll and who was suspected of having money. This is the inside history of the Cuba horror. How much more of the same sort may be forthcoming re- mains to be seen.--Memphis AU- dIdRchc.
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High School.

The annual examination for admission to the
High School Was hele at the High School rooms
on Monday and Tuesday of last week. Thirty.
nine candidates were examined. Below will be
found the names Of the successful ones with
their rank The Board OF Education fixed the
rank necessary to entitls pupil to admission
at 5.5 on a scale of 10.
The ages OF the pupils passing the examination
range from 10 years, 8 months, 81 days, to 1S
years. III months, 5days; last year the ages ranged
from IL years, months to 10 years, months
The average this year is Is years, l month, e6
days; the average last year was IA years, II
months, % days.
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Old Settlers Reuniou

The committee, appointed by the Old Settlers
Association to make arrangements for the an.
nual celebration met ut the Cour. House, Satur-
day, July I'd, and were called to order by Hon.
Elmer Baldwin, Chairman.
The committee decided to hold the annual re-.
union in Judge Cations park, he having kindly
placed it at their disposal, on Thursday, August
18th, 1870, where picnic will be had under the
auspices of the Old Settlers Association of La
Sale Co., to which all are cordially invited.
As it is deemed unadvsable to get up a regu.
lar dinner, those attending the picnic will be
expected to bring their quota of eatables.
1t is not intended to have an Grafton on this
occasion, but the old pioneers will undoubtedly
each contribute his share of the "reminiscences of
the 'early days
Arrangements will be made for good vocal
music.
Committee adjourned until Aug. 6, 1870.
ELMER BALDWIN, Chairman.
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Books, SC.

PUT IOURsELF IN His PLACE A Novel By
Chas Reade. Harper & Brothers, n. Y,
Western News Co, Chicago.
The object of the novel is to bring into odium
the various trade unions of England, by ficti-
tious and doubtless exaggerated representations
of their vicious operation. But side and side
with the political tract runs story of such in
tense interest that the most ardent admirer of
the unions would hardly allow his disgust of
the political economy of the author to cheat him
out of his enjoyment of the story. Unlike
Griffith Gaunt Peg Wellington and some other
stories by the same author, the morality of "Put
Yourself, &c, is as unexceptionable as any story
by Scott or Dickens. For sale by Osman &
Hapeman.
Miss THACKFRAYs CORNHILL STORIES. Lor-
ing, 3l9 Washington st., Boston. Price 80 cts
A book of the size of an ordinary volume but
containing, in the present series, seven stories.
The author modestly calls them studies of the
heart and affections, but they are worthy to be
called philosophy. While they incite to serious
thought, the impression they leave is yet agree
able and satisfactory.
GOOD HEALTH A Journal of Physical and
Mental Culture. New England News Co.,
Boston. Western News Co., Chicago, 80 q
year.
We have on former occasions commended this
publication as eminently worthy Of support.
1t is the only publication of Its class in the
country, and is remodelled on the best plan to
convey its peculiar kind of information to the
common reader. Usually such subject as health
and physical and mental culture are dry to read
about, yet we imagine most persons will find
little reading in Good Health that is not as en-.
tertaining as a novel, while it is certainly NOR.
profitable and elevating.
Single copies for sale and subscriptions re.
ceived by Osman and Hapeman.
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ANOTHER SPECIAL PREMIUM-H. D. Ohm.
stead offers special premium of $40 for the
than ten in the lot. The same to be decided by
committee on "Class c." at our County Fair in
September The above speaks well for the ind,.
vidual enterprise of Mr. Olmstead in this line of
stock, as well as the encouragement to our COM
Ing fa'r. We are pleased to learn that special
prem,aa- l soon be offered for herd of thor
oughbred cattle. 1t is expressly understood
that re-s1a Offering special premiums will not
be debarred from competing for the same.
w. Z. BOWMAN, Secy.
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THE EXCELsIOR-This is a good motto in an.
plication, where improvement. is desired, but es.
pecially when applied to moving aud reaping
machines. A machine il manufactured at Ak.
ron Ohio, bearing this very appropriate name
for it is one OF the best. il not the best yet in
vented. Capt. Cogwell of this city has attach.
ed patent gearing to it, by which the motion
Of the sickle can be regulated to suit the grain or
grass without stopping the horse and with per.
feet ease to the driver.
A resper and mower trial took place at Streat.
or last Tuesday, in which there we're five we'll
known machines, and the Excelsior" beat all
others in every point and took the first premium.
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WHY THEY Do So-A good many ,f our
wealthy citizens are going away to spend the
summer at the fashionable watering places, and
before starting. they always 60 to Joe Megsffin's
for elegant and stylish boots and shoes, where
every one can get every thing wanted. The rea.
son the stylish people go to Megafius is, that
they know his goods are fashionable good and
cheap, and as fine an article as can be found any
where
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ODD FELLows.-The Odd Fellows of Tonica
had very fine celebration of the 4th of July at
their town this year, After procession, music,
&c, DR.. J. Q, Harris, of this city, made them a
speech, which the people of Tonica pronounce
very good one A basket dinner was had at
noon, and festival and ball wound up the pro.
ceedings in the evening
The daughters Of Rebbecsa, Florence Lodge,
had very pleasant time at their lodge room,
week ago. A splendid collation. was served and
every thing passed off delightfully."-,
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OTTAWA ,Julv 1874

EDITORS FREE TRADER Il see by your issue
OF to-day, that you are applying the word "Best"
again in puff of contemporary of mine. You
are aware that my challenge of last summer still
stands open. Now, if you are blowing his horn
exclusively. ask you most respectfully to make
arrangements so that said challenge will be ac-
cepted but until said thing is tested you have
no right to SET up false titles.
Respectfully yours,
WILLIAM EBERT
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On HAND.-Hugh Gillqn is at home with
splendid lot of new goods. He has filed every
department full, and is ready to see every
body. New goods, new styles low prices, and
choice goods of every description are now the
attractions AZ Reddlck Il Gillcu's and Hugh
himself is there to show them to his friends and
foes (but they are scarce and everybody.
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Mrs. Mary Sigler, of Marseilles, of whom
some notice was taken in our police items last
week, is not the wife of Felix Zigler, connected
with the Howell stainery case, but of Frank
Sigler, very different person from and in no
way connected with Felix Zigler. The wife of
the latter is very estimablc woman in every
way and no. likely to figure in police reports.
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FOUND DEAD.--Last Saturday morniu 3, .
Mrs. Mary Burns, an old lady, who lives near
the side cut between Cushman's Foundry and
the swing bridge, was found dead. She was ly.
ing upon the Aoor, In her own house. A poss
morton examination revealed apoplexy Of The
lungs. ~ the Immediate cause Of her death,
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To THE SlCK-Dr. La Fontaine has had some
very difficult cases of late. Persons who had
tried other physicians in vain, experienced inn
mediate relief, on using DIR. La Fontaine's reme-
dies. If you are sick or sore or in any way all
ing, you should consult the Dr. at his rooms at
the Park II ouse in this CITY,
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And it came to pass that the barefooted and
in stylish boots and Shoes at their popular store,
where all the late and knobby styles of shoes,
boots, CATERS, &C., are always kept.
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10. o. FAT a regular meeting of Ottawa
Encampment No. 49, June 2sth the following
officers were elected for the ensuing term.
n. s. CAMPBELL, G. p.
B. +. BoLE II. P.
]. r. COOLEY, S. W.
B. MORRISON, j. w.
J. G. STONE, Treas.
y. NuGENT, Scribe.
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Agents.

ALEX. NAuGHET, Rs, j. authorized agent at Seneca,
IL - receive for old subscriptions to the Free
Trader and contract for job printing &o All orders sent
through him receive prompt attention.
J. MONTGOMERY ESQ, = our authorized Aycntat Leland,
IN this COUNT to receipt Tor subscriptions to the Free Ira
der, Advertising. &C.
&c. DoNAeAue, Esq, and G. W; CrNnISs are astho.
rrd agents 70 receipt Tor subscriptions TO the FRyg IRA
Tor advertisements &C. AT the town Streator in
th's county.
M this county, rccep subscriptions and advertise,
mont IN the Free Trad.
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New GooDs.-Hull says that he will have
very large lot Of new and pretty goods next
week. He will introduce some new and very
pretty styles Of fancy dress goods, besides full
supply Of choice articles such a. have been thin.
ned out OF his stock.
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Ottawa Post Office,
CLOSING AND ARRIVAL. OF MAILS.
]. u, q. y.

C.T.Wa LoDGz Ne. u: Meets every Thursday evening"
.n- Lodge No 35 German Lo1ge,l meets every We'd
block. - - - '
tL"HESgE EEBHKAH DEGREE oDGE No / meet the first
si4 N If Evenings OF each MONTH In the Ha of Otta
~ Lodge No. IL
err,WA ENcAsPuKyr No. 3S Meets the second and
onrth Tuesday evening.
IDNIl Lone = Ma .sssA Meets MOfrHv evening each
w~t Daughters Of liehthAh Ton Lodge meet on the
at.- Ir---l NyellA. OF e.ch month.
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REcEIvED.-During the past week, Burke t.
Heenan have received a large supply of fresh
groceries, handsome dress goods, parusols fans,
ISc, and are ready for all the demands of thei +
numerous customers and now is good time to
buy, As goods are low, and their stock is full in
every line
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en- lines Of Agate make one square.

Ten lines Of Agate make square
Advertisements not under contract plainly mark
the length Of time desired they will be continued
Charged for until ordered out.
business anu PROFESSIONAL cards mot exceeding five nes)
Inserted nve dollars per annum over FIVE nes
per line extra.
Transient advertising in all be paid strictly In
advance.
" yearly advertisers eiseontnuing their advertise.
ments before the expiration the contract, Will be
rates as above Extra charge will also be made for
dissolution and other notices connected with their
lar business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line
III IN no case viii these terms be departed from
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PAsruRE.-Persons desiring pasturase for
horses, colts or cattle near town may be accomo.
dated by applying to e. w. GRIaas.
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OLD SErTLERs,-Remember the Old Set
t'crs Annuq altering, at Caton's Park, on
Thursday, A7s. 18th, 1870. Preparations this
year arc on IS grand scale, and all the defects
and mistakes in the last years programme
are TO be avoided this time.
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PoLICE.-There was plenty of business before
our police justices this week. We had supposed
that in all our city there was not one naughty
place" in existence, but on Monday evening, or
towards Tuesday morning the City Marshal and
the policemen made raid upon house some
where near the canal, on Columbus street, and
arrested several parties. On Justice Graham's
docket we find that Mrs. Catherine Murphy, as
the female "boss" of the "tiger's den !" was fined
$50 and costs, and Margaret Lynn, as an inmate
was ordered to pay fine of SO and cost Mar
garet and Catherine were impecunious and
couldn't, or mad and wouldn't, pay their respec-
tive fines, 80 they were jailed Wednesday Mrs
Catherine, the keeper of the establishment, had
enough of the Jail, and paid up, leaving with
vengeance IN her eye. Miss Margaret had some
young admirer outside, who paid her fine, and
she too was released. There were arrested with
these very badly "soiled doves" a couple of men,
Ono old enough to know better, whose name,
given to the justice. was Laurence Murphy was
fined $50 and cost. and his youthful companion
had to pay $40 and cost for his experience
Wednesday morning, at an early hour, there was
great racket at the door of Mrs. Murphy's late
residence, and the police came There were the
Chaps who had paid the young lady's fine trying
to enter the Murphy house They were arrested
and the police on getting in the house found an
other and the unlucky Madame Murphy The
whole party were arrested and fined 50 each and
cost all except Mrs, Murphy, who was fined $2j,
and now is co... templating the beauties of the
situation throu .h the bars of the jail
On Tuesday evening the celebrated Billy
Mo'tin out on bail for horse stealing, came into
Smiths drug store in great apparent excitement.
lie said a man had broked his leg. was dying,
and doctor had sent him the illustrious VIM
for chloroform. He got bottle, 9 o., and left.
tie knew where couple of beautiful young la.
dies were sleeping, entered their bed room
through an open window, and commenced to
throw the ehloroform about, when one of them
awoke and screamed for help, and he ran leav.
ing his chloroform bottle; but he was recognized,
the night being bright Next morning warrants
We're out for him. He was arrested, identified
by the young ladies, the bottle which contained
the chloroform identified by druggist Smith,
aud besides being fined $50 and cost under one
charge. was held TO bail in $500 and costs for
atteiapt 70 commit sameless crime, and is now
back 10 Jail. The penitentiary is exactly the
place for him, and the only place for wretche.
! who. hike him. are removed not one degree from ,
| reptile.
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SNAlN.-John Harris, on his farm Yesterday,
killed large timber rattle snake. This was a
huge specimen, over three feet long, and abont
hve inches in circumference, in the middle. He
was genuine yellow rastler, with eight full
grown rattles, and generally disgusting enough
to give one the nightmare.
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ProGREssING.--Msste A. L. Wagner, lad
who formerly sold papers for Osman Il Hapman,
aud at u later period clerked for Smith Il Rising,
recently passed an examination at West Point,
being one Of thirty.nine, admitted this year.
That is very creditAble to him, and gives prom.
Use that he will come back one day u graduate,
will full honors.
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Those VINO use spectacles, can have no greater
comfort than perfect pair; such can be pro.
cured from their well known agent, O. Trask,
sole Agent in this place for Lazarus Il Morris
Perfected Spectacles.
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FREE LuNcH.--Nothing 10 better for hun.
CRY Chap than 70 drop in at Mike Formhsl's % .
Icon any morning from 10 70 10 o'clock every
day, and got good free lunch aud slsss Of
beer. Mike gsts 10 he luashss In good style.
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We saw Arthur, ct Prescot.s ont o collect.
ing tour. He says there is no deb. which gen.
tlsmen are more willing to pay than bill for an
elegant and fashionable hat, such AZ can only be
found at Prescott's.
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The following high school pupils were neither
absent nor tardy during the past school year:
Asbury NJ. Crawford, Julia l. Dunbar, Oakley
Griggs, Minnie A. Hollecker, Susie Manley, Mary
E. Nattnger, Lester H. Strawn and Martha +.
TORY. T. II. CLARK, Prin.
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q, A. r.,

Egtp QUARTERS DoTy PosT No. G. a l.. Dept OF Ills
Gel-st orders No lOihe Encampment win hereafter A.
srVl1c Monday evening each wceS instead Wedncs
dAy evening, as heretofore by order OF Commander.
j. B. PALMER, Adjutant
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LoST.-Some where between the Court House
and the residence of Judge Champlin. in North
Ottawa, On Wednesday evening, roll of Manu-
script. The finder will be literally rewarded on
lowing it at this Office.
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All the world and his vile and babies, 20 to
Child q Bre's for boots, shoss. CATERS, &c., and
gss siss eatas II the way Of boots and Shoes.
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Dr. J. +. Mariner, dentist. over E. Y. Grivxs's
drug store, Nstt,nger's blo,k, rooms 4 and 6.
gives particular attention to diseases Of the
mouth. teeth, and jaws
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Cruskeen is famous horse, and when his
rider gets homo from Chicago he Will buy pair
Of gents riding boots, at Child Il Bros where
the fashionable gentlemen always 20.
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Griffith q Sons premium boot and shoe store
is open every day from A. N. until r. NJ, and
they have man to answer questions on the boot
and shoe business. Questions answered Free
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Lon. Piergue is doing lively businesses in the
lunch trado. It is very handy for hungry man
to drop into Ions and get . good BIT Of grub at
. moments notice.
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Although A. 9. Child is on the jury, tho busi.
ness Of selling boots and shoes goes on a. usual
ct Child & Bros
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Reed d Gibson are still very busy in the 70.
pairing line. They also do job work on all sort
OF reapers. mowers. TO-, on short notice, and a,
prices to suit their customers.
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Alschuler L. Co. do not claim to have the "best
cutter in the world" but they have "a little
Pennsylvania Dutchman" who can't be beaten,
and they warrant satisfaction in every case