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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11
Marriage EXlraOrdinary,

The Georgetown Times publishes
tho following: 81.
We learn from nn1uestioncd au.
thority that Mr.. John G. Fcntors, Of
this county, aged 7S, has recently
taken to himself in marriage n young
aud blushing bride Of not quite four.
teen years, and that such has been
the effect on bis venerable head, that
his hair which was silvcry white is
rapidly assuming tho black color of
his youth. We have heard of hair
growing white in a single night, but
we do not know that we have ever be.
foro heard of the cappilaccous orna
mcnt which adoIns tho head taking
the back track, and turning from gray
to black. Our informant assures us
that tho old gentleman has used no
hair dye, and that the change is at.
trihutable entirely to the new state
into which he has entered.
L. .
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

4. letter to the Chicago Tribune
from St. Joseph, Mich says Last
night I'VE held very large Greeley
and Brown meeting, about 500 being
present. Out of that number 400
joined tho club. This town is al
Greeley there is hardly a Grant
man left
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

Last week, during a storm at Ope-
lika the tightening struck and killed
alady. A ohild three weeks old, in
her arms, was uninjured.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

a can Of nitro.glycerine exploded
at Rouseville, Pa, blowing a man,
named VIM. II. Payne, completely
to pieces and scattering his flesh and
bones over q ten acre field.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

On Tuesday last a Dubuque dam.
sci, pretty as pink, entered o. saloon
kicked over table, drew revolver
on a bartender, and led ber fathe,
out by the ear.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11
An Artificial Man.

a Parist journalist tells Of a man,
recently arrived in that city, who is'
tho victim Of q steam boiler explosion
to such an ext mt as to make ncccs.
sary the following addition to what
was left Of nature handiwork after
the accident: One wooden arm aud
two wooden legs. glass eye, n nose
mado from the skin of tho forehead,
Il silver jaw, palate composed of q
bit of caoutchouc, aud stomach con-
sisting Of sort Of truss. He will
make tho tour Of Europe as an srtif.
cial ur;osity.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

A Pennsylvania young man had
lady friend who was tho fortunate
posssossor Of half dozen gold fish.
lle went fishing ono day and caught q
pound front. lie preserved it al = q,
thinking it would be n nice com /.
Panion for a gold fish, and concluded
to surprise the young lady by putting
it into tho aquarium whilo she was
away. The surprise was complete :,
for the trout swallowed all tho gold
fish, and then calmly turned over on
its dorsal in and diad Of indigestion.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

Why is a muT like q fool 7 Bo d.
cause it holds lady's hand without
squeezing it.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1872-09-11

The Texas cattle fever is virulent
near jacksonville, Mo.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
The Liberal Movemen.

Gov. Palmer, in his bolt from the Gran,
radical army. is followed by all the state off
GERS except the auditor and treasurer. The
bolt includes Secretary Rummel, Newton Bate
man. superintendent of schools, Adiutant.
General Dilger, and Attorney General Bush.
nell.
The Chicago papers of Thursday publish q
list of some 800 prominent republicans who
have signed call in favor of the Cincinnati
convention. The signatures were solicited in
but IL of the 102 counties In the state. and
could, OF course. be swelled indefinitely. The
list is made up of such names as ]. X. Dubois.
o. II. Miner, exit. Gov. Bross, Fred. Hecker,
Gov. Koerner, Thos. s. Mather, E. M. Haines,
Horace White, &C., &c.
The liberal movement illustrates the Oh
saying that "politles make strange bed.iel.
lows In Iowa we notice loving epis,le
from the noted radical leader the Hon. J. C.
Grlnnell, addressed to the no less noted demo.
cratic politician Henry Clay Dean, in which
the former denounces Grant and gives in his
adhesion to the Cincinnati movement. The
liberal republican rebellion in Iowa seems to
be quite IS strong and earnest as in Illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The yearly interest on the national debt
when Gen. Gran, came in, was Sl26. $50, $50.
The yearly interest now is sl05 ,9O4 ,55S, or
$lo,4S4,552 saved per year. The total funded
debt then WAS s2,lO7, 1854 900; now it is
$l,SlS,965, $50, or a total reduction of $685..
SSS, l5O-AN the rddica! papers.
Which is very poor showing indeed, con.
sidering that the country has been paying
taxes into the treasury at the rate of over
S4OO, 900, 600 year during Grants four years
to say nothing OF some $500, 700 more a
year to the tariff Aonopolists to keep radical.
ism IN power, while the expense of the Coy
eminent, by Grant and Boutwel's own admis-
sion, ought not, interest and pensions in
Guided, to exceed s25O,000,0O0 year. Instead
OF reduction Of the debt by the meager sum
of $3.50 200 Coo, the reduction ought TO have
been At least 0O,OO0,OOO, and the reduction
of the interest instead of $4,000, 900 year,
ought to have been full $l50000OO year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

High School that twenty years Of experience
have shown to be sensible, practical and all suf.
cient Let the Board hold fast to that which
experience has approved to be good, and let this
new course, when it comes up at the next meet
ing, be incoutinently kicked out, at least SO far
as all the rooms below the High School are con.
cerned and as to the latter let it be licked into
something like common sense shape. Let tho
Board, as men of sense, scout tho idea that sci.
eace can be acquired without substratum of
language having first been laid +; and il, in their
supreme wisdom, it is deemed unadvisable TO
have the classics and one or two modern langua.
ges taught, let them at least not allow the alb.
surd crotchet in favor OF science" exclude the
requirement of decent facility in the use Of
plain, honest English.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The following is the ncstest bit of ssr'asm
We have lately seen. 1t is from the aurora
Beacon, a radical paper, in response 90 an az
tic!e published by radical cotem,orary:
Our neighbor is anxious that Grant should
bring peace to the republican party by with.
drawing his name from the coming Pres.
identsl candidacy. As d, one has yet officially
asked Grant to he c.nd idate and as he has
not, himself, presented his name, it would be
piece of consurmate effrontery upon his
part to presumeso greatly upon his self i'm.
portance. Trs,n or Greeley might with
draw" with consistency, but for man of
Grants common sense and modesty, i: would
be entirely too presumptuors an action. Grant
will ncG "withdraw" until there is something
to withdraw from. Besides, when the people
want man for their candidate, what does
withdrawal amount to! Vide, Colfax.
The Beacon is evidently trife Trumbullized.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
Life Of Q. e. GRAY.

OLIVER CROAElu GRAY: Askstch ofhis Life with his
Fiskss rhiladeipls: J.B. Hpplncott Ito. -
A very neat volume, Of 2l2 pages, beauti-
fully printed and bound. The frontispiece
Is very correct and lifelike likeness Of Mr.
Gray. Then comes the poetical gem, I'm
Nemsrian," written by Mrs., Prescott, Of this
city. and published, soon after the death Of
Mr.. Gray, in these columns The memoir
occupies some 50 pages, and is model in its
way straightforward, unostentatlous mar
rative OF facts and incidents, pleasantly illus.
trative OF the character and career of one who,
In many respects, was . remarkable man.
Then are added, what Dir. Gray always regaI-
ded his eh.t-d9urres in a literary way-hs
Masonic Grafton at Princeton in 1859, and his
Address on Burns. His fugitive poems close
the volume, including his "Sca Corals Dream
"The Worship Of the Woods" "Boyhood's
Vision" 1.-THE Elm Knight" Song of the
Atlantic Cable" &c. These pieces alone have
gwen Mr.. Gray very respectable place
among American poets, while if he had devo.
ted himself with more earnestness TO the mu-
ses, there il no doubt he would in time have
taken rank with our Longfellows and Bryants.
The volume i. tor sale at the bookstore of
Osman & Hapemsn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

JOHN SorER.-We find in the Pontiac Meteor
the details making ineligible the despatch
published in the Chicago papers a week ago,
stating that Mr. John Softer, former resident
of this county and we'll known in Ottawa, but
for the last few years residing in Livingston
county, had been placed IN limoo a.. Pontiac
on the charge OF murder. 1t seems Softer, a
few years ago. married u widow lady named
Thompson, residing near Pontiac, upon fine
farm, OF which she had come in possession by
the death of her former husband. 1t turned
out subsequently, however, that the SAID
"former husband" had another wife living in
England, who, on hearing of his (Thompsou's)
death, came to this country and claimed his
property, claim which she succeeded in ma
king good in the courts and the other widow,
with her new husband, Softer, was dispos-
sessed OF the property. The new owner
placed Mr.. Rollins upon the property, md
this Mr.. Rollins Softer is accused of having
deliberately shot dead while playing u violin
at little party at Soter's own house. The
facts as stated in :he Meteor look bad for John.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
A Case of Envy.

Marseilles has few narrow minded people
who can see no further beyond their several
noses than smelling distance; but it is fsrtu-
nate tor Marseilles that this class is small. The
majority of the people Of that enterprising
town are energetic, whose social and business
relations with the people of Ottawa are such
that they very properly regard the interests of
Ottawa as identical with their own. Unlike
the little faction alluded to, they do not con-
slider any of the new Improvements in Ottawa
as detrimental to any body for anything in
Marsellles. This little handfull of envyiug
persons at Aarsellles get the horrors every
time Ottawa puts up new building. and the
great water power and the magnificent dams
here which have rendered it available, have
been constant cause Of nightmare to them. Of
this class we may name the verdant youth who
runs an apology for . newspaper, called the
Adcertiser. 1t is sort of hybrid concern-
| a cross between handful and dirty hand.
kerchief The youth referred to imsgines that
the only way to advance Aarseilles is to pull
Ottawa down, ana hence always fires his weak
popgun in this direction.
Last week he alluded to an accident TO one
of the two dams here. In his case the wish
was father to the thought" Hence, it was
that he magni6ed two hundred feet out of
fifty, the distance damaged, and three feet out
| of one-half, the depth of the comb injured.
We can assure the verdant youth referred to
that the damage in question is a mere trifle,
not half so serious rs that which happened to
the dam at Marseilles, and that the repairs re.
quired can be done tor about 5000, and will
be made in due time. The water is and has
been flowing freely over the entire one thou
sand feet Of dam. The accident was caused
by the dam at that point being a trtle higher,
and the extreme low water in the rivers, and
the shutting off Of the deep cut and severe
weather Of las. winter, caused the water at
that point to freeze to the comb of the DAM
and by its expansive force to push the upper
pl"nking over. The same thing happened to
the dam at Marseilles the past winter, and
frequently, in severe winters, happens to all
| dams.
There is no occasion for any jealousy or RI.
valry between MarselIes and Ottawa. Both
have magnificent water powers, the former
not half developed. Let each strive to bring
into use all Of the advantages, and they are
great, which nature has given them, and 90
on in a lsudabe rivalry without any petty
Jeolsusy Or attempt of one to beltte the other.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
The Supreme Court Clerkship of this divis-

The Supreme Court Clerkship of this divis-
ion seems to be crumb sufficiently tempting
to whet the appetite of numerous aspirants.
Besides the LaSalle Press's 'dirtylittlehough,'
we observe gentleman of Bureau county,
named Cairo ID. Trimble is anxious to serve
his country IN that position. The candidate
is to be nominated by the delegates from ihe
third division to the radical state convention
in May. The office is not political one IN
any sense, nor Is it one in which frequent
changes are desirable. The Court ought to
have the appointment Of the clerk, and in tina.
case the present incumbent, Maj. w. NJ. Tay.
lor, would doubtless be retained rs . matter
OF course, beng very competent and effici-
ent officer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
The Liquor Law in Ohio,

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently made
decision in reference to an injured wife re.
covering damages off the vcndcr OF intoxcat.
ing liquor to her husband. The 4th, 9TH and
9th points were as follows:
4. In order to sustain her action under said
statutes for injury to her means of support, i,
is not necessary for the wife to show that she
has been at any time without present means
OF support. 1t Is enough that the means of
her future supporG have been cut off, or d-
minished below what Is reasonable and COM
petent for person in her station in life, and
below what they otherwise would have been.
And the rule of damages in such cases should
be, not the amount of loss occasioncd to the
husbands estate, but the diminution if any,
thereby resulting to her present and future
support. ...,...,,........ ..............
B. In an action under SAID statutes for in Jury
to her property, the wife may recover against
the vender Of the liquor damages sustained
by her by reason of the sale OF her Chattles by
her husband without first demanding the
chattles of the vcnder or notifying him tina,
she claims them to DO her property.
6. The liability Of the defendant in actions
under these statutes, for injury IN the mean.
OF support, is not confined to cases Of injury
resulting from drunkenness Immediately and
during its continuance; but extends as well
to cases where the injury results from insanity
sickness or inability induced by intoXication
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The population Of Germany includes Just
1921 negroes They are entirely different from
the American article; none of them are can.
didates for the reichstag, and but very few Of
them serve as county commissioners. No ku-
klux laws has been enacted ter their benefit.
A negro whose name Is Gottfried Schwilleus.
anfenstein can be depended upon not to lug
that name into politics.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20
HOME MATTERS

MILLINERY OrESING.-Mrs Norris, one Of
the best known dealers in millinery goods in
Ottawa. invites her friends and the public to call
at her establishment to-day and attend her an
nusl opening Of millinery goods Che feels con.
fdent that she can give the public an unusually
beautiful display Of rare and splendid goods
She has rich stock, comprising all that is new
and desirable in her line. Every admirer Of mil.
linery goods Of the newest fashions and most
recherche styles is welcome.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

A San Francisco land operator makes the
solemn statement that real estate in California
has been seriously affected by the recent
earthquakes. As mountains in come cases
were nearly leyeled to the ground and in
Others chasms were opened ten miles long, 1t
must be confessed that real estate was some.
what unsettled.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

hon. Washington Bushnell, Attorney Gen.
era. OF Illinois, elected on the radical s,ate
tchet Tour years ago by $4,000 majority, we
are authorized to State will attend the Cncin.
natl convention and take part in its proceed.
lngs MIR, b. became fully cured of Grsntsm
SIN months ago, when he was called upon by
Gov RAINIER To prepare some legal papers in
reference t. the Grant Sheridan military usur.
patton at Chicago. Like Gov. Palmer. Sen.
ator Trumbull, Gov. Koemer, Col. Hecker and
hosts OF Others, the abeSt men In the republ,.
can ranks of this state, Mr.. Bushnell realizes
that the tendencies of Grantism TO-
wards Capitalization are so reckless, fearful
and rapid, that nothing but prompt action
Can save the states OF this union, and witt
them the liberties of the people, from being
crushed beneath an imperial despotism al
complete and irresponsible as that of Russia
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The Freeport Bulletm comes with its rooster
proudly erect at the head of its columns. 1t
rises 70 explain that democracy made q clean
sweep of both city and township ut the recent
election, which is why it proclaiu's "every y.
thing looks lovely and Democracy Is high"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The South Carolina delegation to the
Philadelphia radical convention are rather
hard on Grant. They are already in Waah-
ington and insist on lot Of removals and
appointments as the condition precedent 70
their voting for Grant. If all the delegations
insist on pay in advance, Grant will have .
hard time OF it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The liberal republicans OF Pontiac, in this
state, held convention last Saturday, and APP
pointed the following delegates to the Cincin,
natl convention: S. T. X. Prime, Judge l..
Il. PaySon, VIM. B. Fyfe, w. r. Ament, Thos
Spafford. Richard Eaons, II. b. Harrington, w
G. Burle;gh, and S. G. Ladd , .. 49,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Complaints are made by boatmen on the
river Of outrageous charges Of toll at the
Henry lock. As no tolls can be charged on
tho river, and only small fee for lockage is
levied BY the canal board, there seems to be
something wrong ct Henry.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Park Reed, to avoid persecution by the Audi.
bon Club for illegal seine fishing, now confines
his picatory exploits chiefly to taking "red hoss"
and shovel FISH in the vicinity of Buffalo Rock.
The shovel fish is a species of sturgeon, quite
abundant in these waters, and, properly cooked,
a fish Of fine, delicate flavor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

ATTENTION. MoTHERs.--Peter Russell j. Son
have just received a large and well selected
stock Of childrsn's carriages, gigs and Wilson
cabs. Having bought our goods at headquarters,
we are confident We can SATISFY all desiring to
purchase.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Child Il Bro. keep the largest and best sssors-
cd stock Of Boots and Shoes TO be found in Otta.
va, and that is not all they will sell you better
goods for les. money than any other house in
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Col. II. G. Ingerso,l and Hon. e. G. John.
son, two wheelhorscs Of the republican purity
Of Peoria county, have announced their pur.
pose to attend and take part in the Cincinnati
convention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

DR.. Breese sleeps in bis office and is ready to
answer any call to any part of the city or coun-
try, promptly, at any time Of the day Or night.
See advertisement in another column
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

No more fresh oysters for this season at H.
Wslther's, but look out for the very best Ice
Cream and LIE monade in week or two.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Ifyou would save money, buy your Boots and
Shoes at Child & Bros. Lool: a, their goods aud
prices, compare them with the same elsewhere,
and then buy where you Gan get the bes. gooda
| for the least money.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

TELEGRArHY.-Those wishing to learn this
business should cali at once on w. G. Linton.
Office, Cbeever's Block, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

FRISCO PAPER AND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
81 Hapeman havo just received large variety
of freseo paper and decorations, for churches,
public buildings and private dwellings. Call
and see them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

DWELLING FOR RENT-A neat, comfortable
dwelling ior rent on Main near Clay St. Ten
rooms, we'll and cistern, and all other convent.
enccs. Possession given on tho first Of April.
INQUIRE of O. W. Huff ut 1873 Main street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

Grants majority in Connecticut in 1858 was
6,070. One.tenth Of that majority is q ''great
victsry" now.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

There is not now person in our county Jail.
-excep, Morrisey, who is insane,-and as the
sheriff has discharged the watchmen, now would
be a good time to break into Jail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

FARM TO RENT--A good farm for rent on
reasonable terms, one mile from Ottawa. Apply
at Mrs. Morris Millinery, on La Sale street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

$l.75, that You will have TO pay $3.50 for
else where.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

For Trunks, Travelling Bags and Rubber
goods, 20 to J. Christians, 80 Madison street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

According to the New York Herald, Illinois
FURNISHES to Washington, in tho person Of an
ex-member OF Congress, its best poker player
and best lobbyist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

W.O. Budd has the best and cheapest demo.
crat wagons in Ottawa. ...f l....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The new iron swing bridge has been completed.
and the approaches are also about finished. The
first team crossed on Thursday noon lest. The
new bridge is valuable and greatly needed i'm.
prsvement in Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

The cheapest place to buy your boots and shoes
is at J. Megafins. ....
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-20

For your Base Balls, Bats, Fishing Tackle,
Toys and Notions, call ut H. WAlthsr's.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-06-29
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr. EDITOR-Please announce D. A.
PORTER Ms Candidate for Sheriff at the
next Election and Oblige his many friends in
tho FORK.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1872-06-29

TIE VILLAGE CHURcH.-It should
not look like barn or storehouse. 1t
should be building, the very sight of
which would cause devout feeling in the
breast. A well.carved cross should
point to heaven; massive paneled doors
should impress the visitor with the SOL
emnity of the place into which he is
entering; stained glass should throw a
mystic light athwart the aisles; pulpit,
altar, ceiling and galleries should be or
namented with figurative mouldings, and
the columns that support the galleries,
and the balusters that rail them in, should
be of classic patterns. Any congregation
wishing such church should send their
orders for finishing material to Mr.. p.
p. ToALE, importer of French stained
glass, and manufacturer Of and dealer
in Doors, Sasi,es, Blinds &C., No. 20
Hayne street, Charleston, s. G.