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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-30

SMOKING HAMs.--I received a new idea.
says correspondent in regard to smoking
hams: Let them remain frozen and wrapped
in papers through the cola weather In the
Spring smoke the barrel By gradually burning
under it inverted, bushe OF cobs then rinse
the barrel in warm water TO be used IN
making the brine for 100 pounds OF meat
use ten pounds of salt. two quarts of molasses
and two ounces of saltpeter with water
enough to cover tie meat. Scald the brine.
skim it, and put it with the hams, packed in
the smoked barrels. Treated in this way the
hams have the taste of smoked meat, without
smoking and will keep, like other salt meat
through the Summer-Boston Caltirator.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23
New Caledonia.

THIS remote locality, to which, it Is
said, a number of the leading Communists
and their families are to be exiled, is an
island lying in the South Pacific Ocean, in
latitude 20-22 deg. 30 min. south, longi-
tude 164-167 deg. east-720 miles east
northeast of the coast of Queensland,
Australia. 1t is believed to be of volcanic
origin; is traversed from northwest to
southeast by range of mountains which,
at some points, rise to the height of 5000
feet above the level OF the sea, and the
coasts are enveloped in network of sand
bars and coral reefs. Port Balade, on the
northeast, and Port ST.. Vincent, on the
southwest, are the only available harbors.
Along the shores the soil is thickly wood
ed, but the mountainous regions are bar
rem, except in the valleys, which are ex-
ceedingly fertile, producing cocoanut,
banana, mango and bread fruit The
vine grows wild, and the sugar cane is
easily cultivated. The population is esti.
mated at about $4,000, embracing several
different tribes, all of whom, however, re-
semble more or less the Papuan race.
Some of them are cannibals, and none
have yet reached state of even semi civil
lization. The celebrated English voyager,
Capt. Cook, was the original discoverer of
New Caledonia, having landed upon the
island in 1774. In 1854 the French took
possession of it, and it has since been held
under the same government as Otaheite
and the Marquesas. Missionaries have
been laboring here for several years past,
and it is said that few of the savages have
been converted-but as general thing
the natives evince no particular fondness
for white men or their religion.-Missosri
Republican.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23
Holding Public Officers to Strict Ac-
count.

THE Times referring to the impeach.
ment, conviction, and expulsion from Office
of Governor Butler, by the Senate of Ne.
braska says:
"It is gratifying to know that the Senate of Ne
braska had the courage and honesty to pursue this
rogue and depose him from office"
1t is indeed. But we take this opportu-
nifty of reminding the IsnleS that in this
case Republican Senate sfearlessly, justly
and severely dealt with dishonest Repub-
lican State officer, who richly deserved to
be thus dealt with. 1t is striking illus
tration of tie fact that Republicans have
the courage and honesty" and that is a
part of their political creed, to hold their
representatives and officers to strict ac-
countability, and to punish them for vio-
lations of the public trust. Now we ask
the Chicago Times 10 cite one solitary in
stance in the history of Democratic rule
in the nation, State, OF any city, where
Democratic Legislative body or tribunal
has arranged any dishonest or wrong-do.
ing Democratic oflice-holder. 1t cannot
cite such an instance, but thousands of
cases can be cited where the Democratic
party, its press and its legislative bodies,
have deliberately screened, defended or
justified Democrats in Office who have
been notoriously guilty of mslfeasahce and
all manner of official wrong-doing.-Ohi-
cGgO Journal
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23
A Counterfeit Money Speculation.

THE Dubuque 7tlegfdph tells how a
young lady of that town, and man,
sent to New York for counterfeit money
and did not get 1t. The Telegraph says:
Day & Wallace represent themselves as
dealing in counterfeit money, at 143 Full.
ton street, New York. Their circulars,
stating that they had sent $1,20) counter
felt money for $40 in genuine stamps"
were distributed throughout this city, and
came under the observation of the male
and female referred to. AS the postmaster
at New York makes 1t practice to throw
out of the mails all letters addressed to
these swindling firms. and as the American
Express Company, a short time ago, stop
ed receiving packages for them, 1t was nee
essary for the parties who wanted counter
felt money to send letter to Day & Wal
lace, enclosed in an envelope addressed to
the Adams Express Company, at Chicago.
On opening the envelope addressed to
himself, the agent found fifty cents in cash,
the amount necessary to pay express
charges on the inclosed packages for Day
& Wallace. The ten dollars sent by the
young lady, were duly forwarded, as was
also the X of the man, who gave his ad-
dress as @. Sallut. But Day e. Wallace
fsiled-as is usual with such chaps-to
send anything in return. So Miss *"
and Mr., Sallut wrote letters addressed, as
before, to the Adams. Express agent, at
Chicago, wanting to know why "this was
thus" Unfortunately for them, the agent
at Chicago had received instructions not
TO forward any more letters or packages
addressed to Day & Wallace, and he there
fore transmitted the two letters, together
with the enclosed fifty cents sent from
Dubuque, to Mr. w. ]. Hancock, the agent
of the American Express Company in this
city We are indebted to Mr.. H. for a
copy of the letter written by the young
lady:
"DUBuouE, Iowa, Nay 26, 1871.
MEssRs. DAT q WALLACE: l received letter
and circular from you four weeks since, stating
that for the sum OF $40, in advance, you would
Immediately forward to me $1,2C0 1 answered
your communication over three weeks ago, and
stated what goods desired, and also the number
OF each denomination. | had considered myself
safe in remittiDg the required ii but sufficient
time has elapsed, and have received no answer, 1
am OF the opinion that have been sold. sent
my letter to he agent Of Adams Express Compa-
ny, Chicago, ILL.,. with sufficient money enclosed to
pay express charges to New York, and cannot
understand why have been imposed on in such a
manner Should you see ft to answer, forward
to me at Dubuque, Iowa, by the American Express
Company, and will receive 1t safely, or you can,
Chicago, and the agent there can forward by the
American Express to Dubuque. Hoping to hear
from you at the earliest convenience, whether you
received my former letter, and IL so, trusting you
will fulfill your agreement,
II am, yours, etc, K. NJ. H."
Mr.. Hancock has the letters and the fifty
cent pieces enclosed in each, which the
badly duped but criminal owners can gCl
by calling on him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23
MRS. FLOWERS FURs.

: A COMFORTABLE sitting-room; large
old-iashioned open ire; before it round
table on which stood a generous pitcher
OF cider plate of rosy checked apples
and basket of nuts. Two persons were
seated within the ruddy glow of the fire
light; one hale, hearty man of sixty
kindly, vigorous sixty; the other dame,
ten years younger. Time had touched her
gently; her bright blue eyes shone as
clearly as they did twenty years before,
and, though her round cheeks were slight
ly ,wrinkled, pretty color fingered on
them yet and her smiling lips gave good
warrant of loving heart.
Got all your clothes ready for your trip,
mother% questioned Mr.. Flowers, in a
tone of interest.
"Wny no, father" replied she; "Ive
Just begun to think about making them"
The pair were childless, but years ago a
little darling had been theirs and the fond
habit Of styling each other A" father" and
"Tnother," which they had acquired dur
ing its short life, had never been stopped.
"Mean to make pretty good show,
don't your" pursued Mr.. Flowers, peeling
an ample and handing it to his spouse
Yes, do" returned she, decidedly.
Laura shan't feel ashamed of her country
aunt if can help it; and fine clothes
count everywhere. I'm going to write to
morrow, to see If l can't get that dress
maker from MasOnville They say she al
ways has city patterns, SO guess she can
make me look as near like city folks as
any one can. But it will take deal of
money, father" And shade passed over
her face as she turned it toward him.
"You say you want me to go and have a
good time. II won't be a good time if |
don't have the things l want, and they'll
take deal of money"
The farmer was just in the act Of rails
ing mug of cider to his lips. He put it
down untasted, and, gravely surveying his
wife, asked earnestly;
Do l ever begrudge you anything,
Mary?"
Law no, bless you, dear" said she,
heartily. "That wasn't my meaning at
all. There isn't man in the country
. SO ready to give to his wife as YOU was
inst thinking it might seem kind of waste
full"
"Poohi poohp said he. "Why
shouldn't you have your pleasures Spend
all you want, and more too-there's no
waste about it. We've neither chick nor
child to save for-suppressing a sigh
"our niece was brought up with full and
Z plenty at her fathers house, and now she's
4. married rich man; 80 there's no need to
care for her Aud why shouldn't you en-
Joy yourselfS | want my old woman Ia
turn OUT as we'll as the best of 'em
l7 "Well, father, returned she, yielding the
point with the air of one quite willing 10
be convinced, !" If II 10 your will and wish
And ny wnl and wish, / don't see but whAl
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23
Newspaper Statistics.

THE following table, showing the num-
Der of newspapers and periodicals publish
ed in the United States and Territories, is
from Geo. p. Rowell & Co.'S american
Newspaper Directory for 1871. The mis-.
cellaneous column comprises tri-weekly,
semi-weekly, bi-weekly; semi-monthly,
himonthly, and quarterly publications.
The last column gives the average area in
square miles for each publication.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23

PAYMENT of the insurance on the life
of the late John Il. Hayes, of Savannah,
Ga, was resisted on the ground that when
he obtained the policy he neglected to in
form the company that a short time previ-
cusly he got into trouble on the street, and
was struck on the head by stone or club,
injurinG him severely. In few months
he died of brain fever. The jury returned
verdict for the full amount, with interest,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23

THE Western lady who went to a thea
ter and handed the man who took the
tickets fine-tooth comb instead OF her
ticket, discovered her mistake when the
doerkeeper told her she could not comb
ini
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23
The Use Of ChlOrofOrm by Robbers.

"THE Availability of Chloroform and
Similar Agents in Facilitating Robbery"
was the subject of the lecture delivered
before the Medico. Legal Society at its
regular meeting last evening. DR.. Ste
phen Rogers, the speaker, took the ground
that chloroform cannot be effectually used
in aid of robbery, or in supplying persons
against their will for any felonious purpose
whatever. He believed that no well au-
thenticated case of robbery, effected by
means of chloroform, was eXtant, and cited
numerous cases in which burglaries, said
to have been effected by its aid, proved
afterwaId TO have been facilitated by the
very uncorruptible guardians of property,
who were declared TO have been put under
the influence of the an@sthetic. lie gave
it as his opinion that no ane sthetic could
be effectually used unless sufficient force
were present to hold the subject while the
anesthetic was applied. In the first place,
the long time invariably required for the
gradual overpowering of the victim would
of itself be great objection to the use OF
the anesthetic among thieves. Moreover,
the patient always got into wild state
when coming under the benumbing infiu-
ence. He got into a state OF chlorotormic
intoxicatOn, singing, dancing, and shout
ing in a way that would alarm the sleepl-
est household. Moreover, when in a leth-
argic state the patient was seized with vio-
lent vomiting, which would be likely to
terminate life if no aid were at hand, add
ing to the probable danger of detection
and the severity of punishment to the cul-
pitt. Even in case of sleep, the choking
and retching would probably wake the pa
tient up before the process of stupefaction
was complete.-Neio York Times.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23

A NEW ORLEANS thief returned some
distracted clothing that proved too small
and wrote TO the owner that he would wait
for him TO grow.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23

A VIcKsBURe man who set a spring gun
in his chicken house found himself wld-
over in few hours afterward. de says he
will tell his second wife when he puts a
gun there again.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23

WILLIAM WIRT's letter to his daughter,
on the "small, sweet courtesies of life"
contains a passage from which great
deal of happiness might be learned; l
want to tell you secret The way to
make yourself pleasant to othersis to show
attention. The whole world is like the
Miller at Mansfield, who cared for mo-
body-no, not he, because nobody cared
for him. And the whole world would
serve you so if You gave them the cause
them by showing them what Sterne 30
happily called the small courtesies,
in which there is no parade, whose voice
is too still TO tease, and which manifest
themselves by tender and affectionate
looks and little acts Of attention, giving
others the preference in every little EN-
ployment, at the table, in the field, walk
ing, sitting and standing"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-06-23

A PAnTTr HooD--childhOod. d.
, 1871-05-18
NUMBERVI.

AN ORDINANCE in relation to the
Powers and Duties of certain officers.
The People ofthe City Of Port Topnsend do Or
daiil as foito,es:
SECTION l. Provides that the Treasurer, before
entering upou his duties, shall give bonds to the
City in the sum Of one Thousand dollars condition
ed for the faithful performance Of his d"ties.
Sec. 2. Provides that the Treasurer shall receive
one fourth Of one per cent upon all moneys paid into
the Treasury.
Sec. 3. Provides that the Treasurer shall report
to the Board on the lSt of January, LIST of April,
LIST Of July and lst Of October, each year Reports
must show money paid warrants, the amount
and number Of each, in whose favor warrant drawn,
and amount Of money in Treasury.
Sec. 4. Provides that all warrants paid shall be
marked "paid," and accompany every quarterly
report of Treasurer.
Sec. ). Provides that all warrants shall be paid
in the order Of presentation, and the erk at each
meeting shall report the number and amount Of
each warrant drawn. and in whose favor.
Sec G. Provides that the Marshal, before entering
upon his duties shall enter into bonds to the City
in the sum Of five hundred dullars condition for the
faithful performance Of his duties.
Passed March 7, 1867.
Recorded Book No. l, page l3.
, 1871-05-18
BRITISH COLUMBIA.
[rRoN Tue VICTORIA STANDARD !

IRON Tue VICTORIA STANDARD.
H. NJ. S. Jealous is expected at Esqui>
malt in few weeks, on her voyage from
the South via Honolulu and San Fran
cisco. The ScylIa will sail for the South
in day or twp. An exchange says, rel
ative to the Jealous matter at Panama
last year The affair of the row b-tween
some of the men of II. B. NJ. S. Jealous
ana the people of Taboga, has been ex
tensively mentioned in the English papers;
we understand that the English Govern
ment Is willing to give fljO for the bpne-
fit of the family of the Alcade, particular
ly as the stone which caused the death of
that unfortunate official, came from the
sailors or was thrown by one of his own
people,"
We learn from gentleman who has
lately arrived from Lower California
that Mr.. J. A. McCrea late Of this city,
who WAS reported sea ped by the Apache
Indians that he was in company with
him in the scrimmage between the
Apaches and Mr.. McCreas party. Three
of the party were killed, and our informant
was wounded in the neck Mr.. McCrea
escaped without injury. lie is at present
| in a town of New Mexico and cannot grt
away, as it is not safe to traverse the dcs-
ert without an escort. Mr.. McCrea is, we
are sorry to say, strapped"
The schooners Harrison and Meyer were
loading stone at Newcastle Island for
San Francisco. The ship Shooting Star
is loading coal at Nanaimo. The United
States Revenue Cutter Lincoln arrived at
Nanaimo on the 10th inst, 10 load coal
for her own use. Two quarrymen had a
fight at Newcastle Island on "Wednesday,
during which one of them had one of his
cars bitten off.
Burglaries are Of nightly occurrence at
present. Almost every house in many
sections of the city has been attempted,
and yet there have been bat one or two
cases of arrest. A house ON Cormorant
street was iried on Saturday morning, but
the inmates hearing the raising Of the win
! dow, gave an alarm, and the thieves
"made tracks"
Captain Roys well known in this city,
arrived on the 10Th, fIom the Sandwich
Islands in the Byzantium. He intends to
fit up the Byzantinm as whaler and to
recommence whaling in British Columbia
waters this season. Experienced whalers
accompany him.
The schooner Staghouud, Capt Piltz,
arrived oc the morning of the 10Th, ~
days from San Francisco with full car
go OF general merchandise, consigned to
G. 7. Millard, The captain reports fine
weather the entire passage.
The brig Byzantium, Captain Calhoun,
arrived on the 3Oth inst. % days from
Honolulu, with eargo of sugar and mo-
lasses, consigned to ]. r. Stewart She
brought one passenger, Mr.. John Heckin.
LONDON, April 25.-Advices report the
supposed loss OF an Australian steamer
the Queen of the Thames-on the voyage
from Melbourne to London. Many OF the
passengers are said to be drowned.
, 1871-05-18
NUMBER VII.
AN ORDNANCE for the Collection oI

AN ORDINANCE for the Collection Of
Taxes.
The People ofMe City Of Port To,cnsend do Or
daiR as foffOtcs:
SECTION l. Provides that the clerk of the Trus-
tees shall, before the lst Of June in each YEAR
make an assessment of all property, to be ascer-
tanned from the assessment list made for territorial
county and school purposes.
Sec. 2. That when the Treasurer receives tax
roll, Of any tax he shaA post three notices Mostly
ing all persons that such tax must be paid to him
within thirty days, it will be returned as EDELIN,
quent."
Sec: 8. That all taxes must be paid to the City
Treasurer within thirty days after he receives tax
ROLL and all taxes not paid shall be collected as
delinquent. ~ ~
Sec 4. That all warrants issued to rollect dein-
quent taxes must be returned within sixty days.
Sec. 3. That the Marshal shall receive FIVE per
cent, in addition to cost Of collection, upon all
taxes collected by him; and-in all warrants the
Clerk shall command the Marshal to collect the
five per cent. in addition to the taxes.
Passed May 3rd, 1867.
Recorded Book No. l, page II.
, 1871-05-18
NUMBER V.
AN ORDINANCE in relation to clair

AN ORDINANCE in relation to claims
and City Warrants.
The People cftHe city of Port To,ensend do o.
dain as foiLo,cs:
SEcTIuN l.. Provides that all bills against. the
City shall be presented to the Clerk of Board Of
Trustees, who shall examine them to their just
Aess, and endorse thereon his allowance rejec-
tion, and present them endor ed to the Board Of
Trustees.
SEC. 2. Provides that when claim has been a.
lowed by the Trustees, the Clerk shall draw war
rant therefor the Treasurer. All warrants to be
signed by the President aud attested by the Clerk.
SEC. 8. Makes it the duty of the Treasurer, when
warrants are presented for payment and there are
funds hand, to endorse on such warrants
''Not paid for want of funds" together with the
date of presentation. All warrants shall be paid in
the order of their endorsements.
Passed May 3rd, 1867.
Recorded Book No. l, Page IL.
, 1871-05-18
Notice to, Farmers.
THE FAMILY CIRCLE

For 1871
WILL BE PUBLISHED SEMI-NoNTHLY,
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Natural History, short biographical sketches of
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cities of the world, with stories, puzzles, enigmas,
&c., to interest the young folks.
Its Domestic Department will contain receipts,
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, 1871-05-18
Synopsis of Ordinances
In Force in the
CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
bay end, 1871.
NUMBER ".

AN ORDINANCE to preserve peace and
to prevent disorderly conduct.
The People ofHe city ofPon Townsend do Or
dam as fokiOIcS
SECTION |. Provides that any person who by
shouting, singing, quarrelng, discharging Of fire
arms, running horses, fast driving, in any other
manner shall disturb the peace and quiet of the
City, shall be deemed guilty of disorderly conduct,
and, upon conviction, shall be fined not mere than
twenty dollars imprisoned in the City Jail for
term not exceeding ten days.
SEC. ,. Provides that any person who by means
Of intoxicating hquor becomes untitled for his busi-
ness or work, or who shall through such agencies
be a source Of annoyance or offence to the public
peace, shall be deemed common drunkdrd and,
on conviction shall be fined in any sum not more
than twenty dollars, OF be confined in the City Jail
and kept at hard labor not more shan ten days, q.
the discretion Of the Magis Iate.
Passed March 2nd, 1867.
Recorded Book No. l, page l.
, 1871-05-18

The steamer California arrived from
Portland on Sunday evening. After land
ing a small quantity of freight She left for
Seattle. She came down Sound Monday
evening, and proceeded on to Victoria.
She brought from Oregon quite a number
of passengers, who were taken over to
Victoria by the Isabel on Sunday night
nearly al Of them bound for the Ominiea
mirc,,
, 1871-05-18

LOST HER RUDDER-The schooner
SabiDa, bound hence for Port Angeles and
Neah Bay, twisted off her rudder head
while rounding Point Wilson, On Monday
last, and subsequently lost her rudder al {;
together. She managed to get into Port
Discovery. where she is being repaired.
, 1871-05-18

The organ for the new Methodist
Church came over from Portland by the
California, on Sunday.