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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22
Our County Convention.

The proce edings of the La Sale Democratic
County Con, ention which met in this city on
Tuesday TO appoint delegates to Springfield
will he found IN another column, with ADJ
s.-acts OF the speeches on the occasion.
The convention, which was well attended
considerIug how little business there was to
do. transacted that business IN about halt an
bour. and then resolved itself into general
debating club, IL which ali who felt inclined
disnorted themselves without much restraint
in oratorical recreation. 1t was the general
understanding III advance that while unques-
ably three-fouIths OF the democrats of the
county, and full IS large proportion of the
delegates in the convention were favorable TO
f. the endorsement at Baltimore OF Greeley
and Brown, yet in making up the delegation
to Springfield such OF our democrats as favor
an independent nomination at Baltimore
should not be wholly excluded. In this spirit
the delegation appointed was madcto consist
of - TO II Greeley men and four to SIN anti
Greeley democrats-that is, anti-Grecley in so
far that they favored a straight democratic
nomination at Baltimore. but all cordially
agreeing to support Greeley and Brown in
case . Baltimore convention endorsed them.
Tn. is the simple, unvarnishcd truth in
reference to our county convention on Tues
day, well.k and understood by every
democrat in Ottawa; and how, in view of it,
any man with decent regard for truthfulness
could send SUI dispatches in reference to our
convention as appeared in the Chicago Times
on Wednesday and Thursday, is more than we
can understand. ola Sale county refuses to
endorse Greeley" Greeley stock weakening IN
La Salle," &C. Stuff and nonsense. The con-
ventlon was composed largely of farmers, who
listened lmpatiently to the caYortlngs of the
debating club until about 6 O'clock, and then,
to stop the tongue clappering which promised
to run on until midnight, adjourned without
voting on any Of the twenty resolutions that
had been offered. The statement of the Times
that the resolution to endorse Greeley and the
such nnmistakabe signs Of distavor that
they were withdrawn" IS simply false Both
cesolnslons, il pressed TO avote, would probab-
ly have been adopted, though it was the under
standing from the beginning TO give all sides
a representation in our delegation TO Spring
field, and to send them without Instructions.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22
Unappreciated Kindness.

The interest of the Ottawa Republican in the
success of genuine democratic principles is
most edifying, and Its alarm that the demo-
cracy may forget its old hates and cease to
vote fol. General jackson, is quite mournful.
over two-thirds of the political matter in the
last issue of that interesting sheet are occu-
pied with articles deprecatng the endorse
ment of Greeley at Baltimore as departure
from genuine democratic principles, and in
efforts to prove that Greeley is good repub-
lican and nothing else. Looking at the mat
ter from common sense standpoint one
would suppose that the Republican could find
occasion only for rejoicing in this threatened
movement of some four millions of democratic
voters to the advanced position" of republic
canism!
That the democrats, whom Greeley abused
ten years ago for proslaverylsm should agree
to torgetSand forgive, seeing they have accept
ed the amendments" Is matter over which
we suggest the Republican might as we'll cease
to agonize, as the democrats seem willing to
stand it, and especially as they can see no per.
thence in such an objection to Greeley when
the Issues are no longer slavery or negro suf-
frage, but the more pressing and practical
matters Of civil service reform, suppression of
presidential nepotism and gift taking, arrest.
ing military rule and Capitalization, sc. If
the Republican continues much longer to man.
ifest such intense anxiety for the nomination
of a straight democratic ticket at Baltimore,
people may begin to suspect, considering
its intense anxiety for the reelection of Grant,
that it secretly dreads the endorsement Of
Greeley at Baltimore.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

a curious if not disgraceful expose of the
manner in which congressional speeches are
manipulated III their passage from the short
hand reporter to the Gloje is given in the case
OF the recent speech Of John A. Logan in the
e. S. Senate in defense OF Grant. The speech,
as delivered, was both eXecrable in its gram
mar and structure; but as Published in the
GloIe all ITS grammatical and rhetorical alb
surdit!es are eliminated, the speech is doubled
in length, and although delivered on the 3D.,
it contains 4 tabular statement which was pre-.
pared with great laIo. ana presented by Mr..
Dawes IN the house on tie JM : That is, To-
gan in .hc report of his speech made on the
Sd, quotes as authority financial statement
which he says was read by Mr.. Dawes IN the
ouse--on the 9Th The fraud IS so gross
Aat the senate may be obliged to take notice
Of it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

The people of Joliet were somewhat taken
by surprise last Saturday on learning tina.
Elmer Washbnrn had been removed from the
Wardcnship of the pcnitentiary and Mai Ed
wards ofthe Corllnville Democrat appointed in
his place. The charge being brui,cd that the
removal had been made through the influence
OF Gov. Palmer, for political reasons, Wash.
burn being Grant man and his successor a
Greeley man, the "laithlul" about Joliet called
an Indignation meeting to give Gov. Palmer
general cussin.' The meeting, however,
proved failure. After great deal Of wrang.
ling and angry discussion, it ended in the
adoption OF II resolution endorsing Greeley
and Brown, and the removal of Washburn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

jacksonville is happy. For years the great
question that puzzled the "leading minds" Of
the village was, how to be supplied with wa
ter. There was no stream within Is miles of
the city but an OK could drink dry IN mid
summer, and the supply of water by wells and
clsterns was always precarious and uncertain.
At times, during the drought last summer,
milk and lager beer were cheaper and plenter
in Jacksonville than good water
In their extremitya few of the most enter
prising capitalists of Jacksonville recently
went so FIR as to risk hundred dollars "A
piece on M experiment to search Tor water by
boring an artesian well. The experiment sue.
cecded gloriously. Alta depth of 40 feet n
stream Ot soft. clear water was struck, which
rushed up through four inch tube 10 feet
above the surface of the ground. The foun.
! tain seems to be lnexhaustible, and from pres.
ent indications solves the grea, water question
at Jacksonville. With flowing water attain.
able at such depth, every householder can
Afford to have u well in his own premises.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

STATE CoNvENTIoNs.-The democrats OF
Maine held their state convention on Tuesday
and nominated Hon. G. p. Klmball for Gov
ernor. The Cincinnati nominees and plat
form were enthusiastically endorsed.
The Maryland democratic state convention
which met on the same day, also declared
strongly for Greeley and Brown.
SO did the Minnesota democratic conyen.
on Wednesday, unanimously; and
The Alabama democratic convention on
Thursday also declared for Greeley and
Brown.
The footing up thus far shows the appoint
ment of 5l7 delegates to Baltimore in favor of
the endorsement of Greeley and Brown, and
70 for Il straight democratic nomination.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

Unexpected relief has come to the two or
three poor devil, Chicago Aldermen who have
Tor nearly year past been pining IN the
pehl'ehti"ry on account of having been
found guilty of the Grant intirmity of
accepting gifts for official iovors. There were
nine others under indictment for the same
odense, but these latter having got change
OF venue to Waukegap, and as no witnesses
could be induced to attend court ,hore to
swear against them, they were acquitted by
default. TEcieupon Gov. Palmer decided tim,
it was wrong that two or three should suffer
for CRIME of winch dozen had been guilty,
and pardoned the poor devils out OF the peni.
Tertiary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

The Illinois State Editorial Association has
been in session at Champaign during the week.
at which the press Of this city was represented
by Messrs, Hapeman, Witte and Cullen. The
following officers have been elected for the en-.
saing year: Prof. Rodney Welch, president;
d. Hapeman, Of the FREE TRADER, Mrs. Myra
Bradwsll and g. +. Fletcher, vice.presdents;
Capt. Adair and Commodore Woods, recording
secretaries; George Scroggs, corresponding sec.
rotary; Chas. Bangs, treasurer; Harlow. Sell
lers and Shoaff, executive committee By the
invitation of the I. B. & w. Il. r. the associa-
ton went en- Nh excursion to indianapolis on
Friday, after which the members will dispense.
The citizens of Champaign aud Urblna each
gave banquets to the editors, and the meeting has
been marked with thorough enjoyment and
unanimity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

SHoCKING.-Thercw will be war with Russia
now, sure. Not only was Grants kitchen
scullonry insulted by Catacazy past endur-
ance, but the young Prince Fred has received
rebuff. When the Prince, escorted by Gen.
Sherman and retinue, was admitted to an
audience with the Car at Moscow, the des.
patch says: THE Car greeted Gen. Sherman
with great cordially, but when Minister Cur.
tin presented Lieutenant Grant, the Emperor
did not extend his hand and was cool in his
manner" There, now. Can it be that the
royal house of Grant will brook an insult like
that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

The German National Sengerfest in St.
Louis last week was a brilliant success, the
estimate being that it was attended by $1,000
people from outside of the city. The music
was all that was anticipated, and universal
satisfaction the result. A motion was adopted
hereafter to allow each society to send one
delegate for every twelve members also to
hold the next National Smngertest at Cleve.
land IN June 1874.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

senator Wilson, the republican candidate
tor vice president, it is we'll known had his
name changed from Jeremiah Colbsith to
Henry Wilson on account of the "lnfiru,ties"
OF his father. "In this respect the Cincin.
natl Enquirer pertinenty remarks, che differs
with Grant, who certainly was never known
to 90 back on any Of his relations"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

In his celebrated letter to Mr.. Jones, OF Wis.
consn, Gen. i. F. Butler wrote that Grants
election will be misfortune, because 1t will
put in man without head or heart, indiffer.
ent to human suffering, and ,mpotent to gov.
ern. Mr.. Stanton and Ger. Butler appear to
have been Of about the same opinion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

The Chicago Times, which has been SO
clamorous for the names of "six republi.
cans" in Chicago who endorse the Greeley
movement, ignores the list Of 1853 republicans
of Chicago who sign and publish call for
Greeley county convention In last Tuesdays
Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

Reports as to the state Of the winter wheat
sown in five Of the prominent Northwestern
states indicate the failure Of the crop. In many
instances the crop has been plowed In, being
useless but As manure. and In the remaining
eases the yield has scarcely been one.third Or
one half OF that 1T last year.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

The Grant wing Of the republican party of
this county will hold their convention at OF.
tawa next Tuesday to nominate candidates
for senator, representatives and county officers.
The town caucuses arc to be held at 2 o'clock
TODAY
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-06-22

HsL. N b. Judd has been appointed col.
lector OF customs at Chicago, rice Grcsleyite
removed
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G Wedgewood moved the adoption of the
following:
ReSolred That the Democrats OF La Sale
county are in favor Of endorsing for the offices
of President and Vice.President of the United
States the nominations made by the Cincinnati
Convention, but they will support the nomin.-
tons OF the Baltimore Convention.
Hon, T. Lyle Dickey said he hoped the resolu.
ton would not be adopted, as ne much doubted
the wisdom Of such action. 1t might be wise to
pass some such resolution but his mind was no,
clear upon that point He certainly proposed to
vote for Greeley and Brown, if they were endors-
cd by the Baltimore convention, but, like the
mia who ate the crow, he did not banker after
it." When the issues depending upon action are
fraught with importance, men should curb their
zeal. He had no fear in asserting that, should
the Baltimore convention endorse the nomina-
ions made at Cincinnati, and the election proved
unsuccessful, the subordinate democratic con-
ventions now being held would be the last that
would assemble. It may be that, If under Gree
10y the election proved success the fact OF the
source OF the power which elevated him would
20 medify his action ~ to result in greater and
renewed sdhsaion TO constitutional liberty and
civil rights. On shs other hand, II the cleo
tion fail, tho democratic organisation would b
inevitably broken up, and that, too, under the
lsadsrship Of man who, for thirty yssrs. had
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
GROWTH OF RAILROADS.

Statistics recently published concerning
the growth of railroads in the United
States give some interesting facts. From
miles of railroad in operation in 1927 this
great interest has extended to 60,3S2
miles on the first of the year 1872. Them
crease in mileage last year was within a
few of seven thousand miles. OF this in
crease we find the greatest in Illinois, 902
miles. Missouri comes next with sos miles.
Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Pennsyl-
vania rank next in the order named.
The gross earnings Of thirteen of the
leading roads of the Northwest for the last
month of 1871 was S5,S11, $3.50. The total
earnings of the same roads for the year
was SOS, 0S1 ,718, an increase of five and a
quarter millions over the preceding year.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
No. 81 GAY STREET

4NSs Ma
second door from Church street and next to Messrs
Rayl Boyd, where they will be pleased to see all
their old customers and many ones as feel in
clined to favor them with their patronage.
Messrs. L. L. do not think it necessary to issue
long manifesto to the citizens of East Tennessee be.
Heving that the QUALITY OF THE GOODS they sell
is the best advertisement they can make They would
say, however, to all in want of
BOOTS, SHOES. HATS. CAPS, TRUNKS, BAGS,
FURS, UMBRELLAS, FURNISHING GOODS,
or any other article in their line, that they can CAN
and WILL sell them better article for LESS MONEY
than any other store in East Tennessee. New Goods
constantly arriving.
We take pleasure in announcing to those of our
friends who desire their Il
BOOTS OR SHOES MADE TO ORDER.
that we have secured the services of Mr.. George Al
hson so long and fayoraby known to the citizens Of
this place. All work done by him is warranted and
perfect fit guaranteed. Repairing done in prompt
and faithful manner by frst-class vorkmen,
aii EVANS & LEWIS,
49, Gay Street, Knoxville,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
THE SPANISH QUESTION.

The administration has not, as yet, made
public the course to be pursued in the mat
ter of the outrage on the Florida. After
calling attention to the fact that the
searching of the Florida was directly con-
trary to treaty stipulations with Spain and
to custom, the New York Tribune says
There is no real disagreement as yet be-
tween the two Powers, but we cannot
share the tranquil confidence of some of
our cotemporaries that all is to be arrang-
satisfactorily. The present Spanish Cabi-
net is composed of men who regard their
own retention in office as matter of more
consequence than either the laws of ma
tons or the prosperity of their country. 1t
does not follow, because they have no case
and because refusal of justice would in
the end prove disastrous to Spain, that
therefore they will do their duty in this
matter. Defiance of foreign demands is
always unfortunately popular in Spain,
and if Sagasta and the Union Liberals
could confirm their present precarious hold
upon the reins of power by al insulting
rejection to our demand for redress, there
is but too much reason to apprehend they
will take that rascally course. No convic-
ton of the clearness of the case should de-
ceive our Government into neglecting to
| take all practicable measures to meet the
issue, whatever it may be.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19

KENTUCKY Democracy is of the I'M
washed, hide-bound kind. 1t has no use
for capital or enterprise, but wants to
"shoot niggers" and drink forty-rod
whisky without disturbance The efforts
of Cincinnati to build railroad through
the State and infuse some life into the
dead carcass are notappreciated. Referring
to her efforts to secure charter, the cor
respondent of the Comier-JournaI alludes
in this touching way to the carpet-bag
question:
The trustees have at last found out-and
they were long time in making the discovery
that there is an odor of Yankeeism and wood
en- nutmegs inseperable from the genuine Gin
cinnati emissary peculiarly obnoxious to Ken
lucky Legislature, and so it comes about that
the lobbyists in the present instance are from
Fayette, Woodford, Bourbon, Harrison and
other counties in Central and Eastern Ken
lucky. on the ubiquitous route suggested in the
latitudinarian bill proposed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Throw i'm Reinforcements.

The Citadel of Life is in state of siege all through
the year, but is more closely invested than in
midwner The liver is usually somewhat torpid, and
the bowels or less constipated at this season. and
dyspepsia often assumes its most aggravated form in
cold and wet weather. In short the sluggish system
inclined to ntermit shirk of its most inn
portant duties under the influence of low tempera
ture, and requires wholesome stimulation. The spur
required is Hosetters Stomach Btters, the only med
cine which quickens the action of the Secreve organs
and brings out the latent vitality of the system with
out creating any febrile symptoms the slightest
nervous excitement,
The great Vegetable Tonic is not recommended as a
specific for Coughs. Colds and ConsumptOn-that field
being left open to the concocters of preparations which
cannot by any possibility reach the lungs but as
specific for the constitutional and physical weakness
which invite pulmonary disease it is literally infable.
The most nsidous and terrible enemy of human life is
not disease ITSELF but the weakness which affords it
opportunity to gain firm hold of the vital system.
Remember that Stamina, Vital Energy-the life prn-
cple whatever you may choose to call the resistant
power which battles against the of disease and
DEATH is the grand safeguard of health. 1t is the
rison of the human fortress and when it weak
the true policy is to throw in reinforcements. In other
words, when such an emergency occurs, commence q
course of Hostetter's Bitters.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
NEWS SUMMARY.

Paul Morphy is going to play game OF cnesS
with st. Louis man for SlOOOO
Hon. VIM. B. Allison has been elected TO the
United States Senate from Iowa.
The grand jury has found six indictments
against Stokes, the murderer Of Jim Fisk.
Rev. Stuart Robinson, the distinguished Pres.
byterian divine of Kentucky, who was reported
as dying with small poX, is improving.
The small pox which has ragged in so many
parts of the country for several weeks past, is
said to be on the decrease.
The health of the banker Corcoran, who went
to Europe some time since, has very much I'M
proved.
A man was convicted in Pittsfeld, Mass, a
few days since, of robbing a bank OF S2O,OOOr
and was sent to the penitentiary only two years.
A William Hastings, of California, wants to
impeach Justice Field of the U. 3. Supreme
Court
A special to the Courier-Jour'aGl says the
Democratic caucus at Washington seemed dis
posed to adhere to passive policy.
An effort is being made by certain gentlemen
in Congress to have that body to provide de-
cent salary to our Consuls abroad.
The special House committee appointed to
investigate the New Orleans troubles will leave
Washington for that city on Sunday night.
The Kennebec Journal, once edited by Speak
er Blaine, and still supposed to reflect his views,
Is IN 1aYOr OF Lne re-nOnllndIlOu Vi UTdIG anu
Colfax.
Two editors have been imprisoned by the
Peruvian Government, because they Occasion
ed some excitement by supporting the oppo-
sition candidate for President,
A delegation from the dominions Of Brig
ham Young is on the way to Washington tC
urge the admission Of Utah into the Union as {
State.
The kuklux made raid near Frankfort
l. Ii
that the sitting of the Legislature always de-
velops kuklux in that locality.
Congressman Vaughn, from this State, has
introduced bill to authorize the construction
of a bridge over the Mississippi river at Mem
phis.
Jesse Il. Grant, the Presidents father, whC
was appointed postmaster at Covington, KY.
by President johnson, has resigned. Wha
pretext will such sheets as the New York Sc,
now find for Safeguarding him.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
Financial.
JOHN BAXTER, CE,P.R,Tpv
r,'' 'e'iaen',1 Cashier.
EXCHANGE and DEPOSIT
3 A N K,
Knoxville, Tennessee,
ESTABLISHED JSeo


WE are prepared to purchase. q.
Best Rates, Gold, Silver. Co..
eminent, State, County, City ana
Railroad Bonds and coupons, RanE
Of Tennessee Notes, New and o.
Issue, Uncurrent Southern Bars
Notes, and East Tenn, Va. and Ga ,
r. Stock.
We transact a General Bankir,
Business, buy and sell Eastern anJ
Southern Exchange at current rata.
receive deposits and make collection
upon the most favorable terms.
Interest paid on Deposits in Savinc,
Bank Department.
Tickets by Inman, Anchor and NatIOp,
Lines of Ocean Steamers, and EXCHANGE a,
all the principal cities Of Europe for sale
Z. P. BAILEY, CAsHTFp
July15-d&wtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19
REMOVAL.
NEW STORE! NEW GOODS!
EVANS & LEWIS.

DEG LEAVE TO INFORM THEIR FRIENDS
IL and the public generally, that they havo removed
their splendid stock of Goods to the store recently fitted
up for them
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-19

THE dispatch reporting a compromise
between the factions at New Orleans seems
to have been premature. We hope the
Congressional Committee will proceed
promptly and thoroughly investigate the
matter and that summary proceedings will
be instituted to punish all offenders. The
Republican party is pledged to reform and
we hope rascality will be punished, no
matter where it is discovered, or who the
guilty. parties are.