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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

Town MEETING AT the town meeting q.
the Cour, House in Ottawa, tie followiu, reese.
lu,icr- were u,-aia..u sly adopted:
itesogcR Th4. The Supervisor of the Town of
Ottawa be, and !, authorized and empowered to
commence and prosecute or defend, in tho name
OF said town, or OF such other parties as may be
deemed best, al! such suits ~ he may deem
necessary and proper for the purpose of defeat.
ing the collection Of the bonds issued BY said
town for stock in the Ottawa Oswsgo j. Fox
River ' alley RiilrJad Company, or for the pur.
pose Of preventing the collection Of taxes for
the payment Of the principal or interest of said
bonds: and that said supervisor be, and is au.
thorizad and empowered, for and in the name Of
said town, to employ and enter into contract
with DcEey, Boy lie x Nicholson, and David p.
Jones, attorneys, to so prosecute or defend such
said supervisor and the said attorneys may agree
upon.
The following amendment, by S. W. Ray.
mond, was adopted:
Aud thar 20 compensation shall! be paid or
allowed To either or any OF the attorneys it they
shall fail in defeating The paymen: of the afSre.
mentioned bonds, or any of them, or the interest
thereon.
On public vote the following Overseers Of
Highways were chosen:
District No. 1-Mrks Morarty.
District 10. 2-John Ford.
District No. 3--Dennis WEIGH
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Todd's Minnesota spring wheat -four is tn,
best TO be found in this market. For sale only
by Rlale Bros. and J. B. Hamalle
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DBAD.-Gen. Robert Anderson, the hero of
Fort Sumter, and Prof. Morse, the inventor
Of the magnetic telegraph.
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For SALE-A No. 1 Carom Brunswick bill.
lizard table, with set of balls, cues, &C.. at bar
gain. Call at r. Wolie's. on La Sale stsest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

PAPER MlLL-Mr. s. w. Williams, of this
city, has commenced work On his paper mill on
the new water power near the Fox dam. and
will have II in operation, he hopes, inside of
three months. His main business will 30 the
manufacture Of straw or wrapping paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

We have tried Todd II Sons family -four, and
do not hesitate in pronouncing il the best to be
had in Ottawa. Rsle Bros. and HAmalls keep
it; You cannot get it at any other place in the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

Todd y Sons Minnesota Spring Wheat Flour
makes splendid bread. For sale only by Rial,
Bros. and H4malle.
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Marr!cD.

In this city the eth March, the rc,,d Of
brides father by the Rev. L, NJ Whnev, SIR. nfLIAnu
BATES. OF Prairie Centre, to Miss ANNA NJ BUIIEEg
In the town of Earl the residence Of the u moth.r
on the 18th ut, by the Rev. Mr.. Harrison, WILiAA
DEN, Esq, to Miss ELIZ,BErH HoADLY.
At Narcotics. March 3t by L John Roads. Mr. EoEGE
l.. CLARK 30 Mss MARY e. HOBART
Al the rssid o Mr.. Hus Vcrml,lon The rh inst.
BY Rev. H. A. Hobbs Mr. JACKSON GREGORY to Miss MARIA
HAAERs, all OF Nermilon.
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Iou will fad the fullest stock o. wall paper
and window shades in Ottawa az Osman & Hape.
mans bookstore
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

Wall papers of the very Latest patterns, to
rich and poor, at Osman " Hspemxn'..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

The riches. varieties of parlor and hall papers
at Osman IL Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-04-06

Use none but Todd's superior -four. made from
10 best Minnesota spring wheat
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DIR. Breese yaccinates free on Saturday morn
ings.
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NPW Advertisements.

ININAG. SSI.'I"l'D.En y1Nv' N<,'I'l CE.
ESTATE OF CANrrE +. JOHNSON, DfCD-NOtcc Il hereby
given TO all persons interested In said estate That Peter Miller
administrator of the estate of Canute r. Johnson, deceased,
VIII apr a before the County Court ol thcconnty OF La sale
and state OF Illinois, AZ the Court House In Ottawa, IN sad
county. the twentieth dav OF NAV u. lS2, Tor the
purpose of rendering account OF his proceedings In the
adnnis' ration of said estate for the iuE settlement
Dated NJ Ottawa. TINS 81 day o April ISL. ~ .
aprt-iw H. l.. MEAD, Clerk.
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VARNxsRl E.S! vARNlSlIE S!
Ikocp Inward Smith Co.'S varnishes, the best In tho
Unted StAes-NMss DemAr, Furniture, Japan, Gearing
Wearing, 0odv, Coach, Rubbing &c. 4. 7. 0RlG6S.
march uSA, 'U-0
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
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Deno,ninat;cnal Oxen.

A gentleman travelling in Texas
met on the road wagon drawn by
four oxen and driven by country
man, who, in addition to the skill
full flourish and crack of his whip,
was vociferously encouraging his
horned horses after this fashion,
"Haw, Presbyterian! Gee, Baptist!
Whoa, Episcopalian! Get up, Meth
odist!" The traveller stopped the
driver, rcmarking to him that he
had strange names for his oxen, and
he would like to know why he thus
called them. "Wcll," said the dri-
yer, 81 call this OK Presbyterian
because he is true-blue, and never
fails; pulls through difficulties and
holds out to the end. l call this one
Baptist because he is always after
water, and it seems as though he'd
never drink enough; then again, he
won't eat with the others. l call
this one Episcopalian because he has
a mighty way of holding his head
up, and if the yoke gets a little
tight he tries to kick clear ont of
the traces. | call this OK Metho-
dist, because he putfs and blows
and bellows as he goes along, and
you'd think he was pulling all ere
alton, but he don't pull single
pound unless you continually stir
him up."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
A Great Man Conc.

Very many hearts in Iowa and
the country at large were saddened
by the intelligence conveyed through
the public journals of the latter part
Of last week, of the sudden death of
Ex-senator Grimes, Of our State, of
heart disease. The event occurred
on Wednesday evening, at his home
in Burlington, whittier he returned
a few months since from a long So
journ in Europe, with, as was sup
posed, complete recovery of i'm
paired health, and in anticipation
Of the enjoyment in the midst of
family and friends Of long season
Of calm contentment and repose af.
ter years Of honorable labor in the
service of the State and nation. In
the death Of Mr.. Grimes, the coun-
try loses one of its most eminent
and trucst statesmen, and Iowa a
citizen whose fame and power arc
interviewer with every phase Of her
history; a man to whom both State
and nation owe more than they have
ever been able to pay, but whose
name and famc,and eminent services
will ever be held in grateful remem-
'brancc. Elsewhere We give 4 short
sketch of the career of Mr.. Grimes
and estimate of his character as a
man and statesman from the Du-
buque Times, the editor of which
by intimate acquaintance and per-
sonal contact with him during a
trying and important era Of his pub
lie life, is well fitted to speak intel
ligcntly and correctly upon the
subject.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
Tho State Convention.

The time for holding the Repub,
lican State Convention is eliciting
some discussion among the journals
of the party in the State. A prop
osition has been made to hold 1t be-
fore the adjournment of the Legis-
lature, sometime in the latter part
of March, but SO far as our obser-
walton extends, the preponderance
of opinion favors a later date. Our
own judgment comedies with the
latter view. There is no necessity
for, or propriety in haste, in this
matter. While the signs of the
times seem to indicate almost iney-
itably that the voice of Iowa will
be for Grant, yet nothing viii be
lost by ample opportunity for the
hearing and discussion Of all pref
crences and opinions. The action
of Iowa in the national convention
must have its springs in the delib-
crate Judgment of her Republican
people, and not be due to the mer-
cenary zeal ola few federal Office
. holders and Office expectants. 1t is
suggested, in favor Of calling the
convention early, that the members
of the Legislature, being already on
the ground, can act as delegates
In our opinion, the members have
quite enough to do in their legiti-
mate sphere, OF duty, the. doing OF
which is not likely to be enhanced
by undertaking to run a political
convention at the same time. In
our Judgment, the convention should
not be called until the middle of
MAY.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
TEACHERS COLUMN
S. C. PIERCE. Editor.
Hints Oh Die pl;ne and School Flu
cation.
TIE MINOR PUNISHMENT

TIE MINOR FuNIsTMENTs.
The minor or lesser" punishments
are tr, aucntly and thoughtlcssly used
and abused hy both parents and teach
ers For thes" reasons we Will take the
liberty Of considering them before pro
cecdiilg to treat of tue infection of cor
poral correction, which is regarded by
the Vulgar ~, the major punishment y
We may observe, however, that chill
drcn If refined nature will always re
gard the latter as i ''misfortunc' far
more easily borne than amy Of the mi
nor" or "moral punishments," Although
, reformation is the primary object i"
view when inf,icting punishment OF any
kind. vet there is sti!l a secondary ob
| ject as aforesaid -namely, the detention
of others from committing similar often
>cs These objects are not untrequcntly
united. and then the motive for punish
mcnt is douhly just and proper. Legiti-
mate authority, having praiseworthy
objects in view, has an unquestionable
right to infiict'leg inmate punishment it
necessary to accomplish legitimate ends.
1t is 81, in every country on earth, with
all civil and military governments. 1t
is SO in the private family and should
be so in the public school. No punish
ment, not Legitimate, should be inflicted
or amy pupil; no insecmly OF disagreed
bic epithcts shoull be applied to him.
He should never bc scoldcd or abused,
never be struck with the hand, and new
or be subjected to any punishment
partaking OF" the nature OF torture. -
| The teacher should administer punish
mcnt with regret and sorrow--ln obedi'
encc 70 the claims of justice and as an
unpleasant duty. 1t should be admin
istcrcd in love and because the little
sufferer is beloved; otherwise the teach
er would be "A tyrant and the pupil Il
martyr
Solitary confinement, in purely light
ed and we'll ventilated room is com
mendable as punishment. 1t affords
time for reflection, and it exclusive ana
effective, will seldom fail to produce re-
Dcntance. contrition and reformation
| 1t will. therefore, be found an important
aid in preventing the repetition
of offences, as it will eradicate, or
stem the evil at its source. But to be
successful it must be effcctivc--it must
be really solitary the offenders must
have no means Of communication during
its continuance. However, III the nature
of things, ii is better adapted Tor do
nestle than for school government, In
school ;ht confinement must necessarily
be limited. but at home it may be pro
longcd if necessary. In the former
case, the refractory pupils will feel that
should they hold ont u certain length of
time they will be liberated uncondi
tionally.
When the refractory pupil has been
confined the allotted time, the teacher,
ifconsistant with his convenience, should
administer ''proper dose" ofkind re-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
Iowa Tax Law


The following synopsis of the
law for the assessment and collec-
ton of taxes in our state is from the
State Register
All property is limited, assessed
and taxed in the name Of the owner
thereof on the first day of January
of the current year. The following
may be considered list of taxable
property sufficient for general pur-
poses.
All real estate held by any indi-
vidual for private purposes; horses,
cattle, mules, asses or sheep, over
one year old; swine over six months
old; money, whether in possession
or on deposit, including bank bills,
money, property or labor done from
solvent debtors on contract or Oh
note, judgment, mortgage or other
like securities, and accounts bear
ing interest; household furniture,
including gold and silver plate,
Except Kitchen furniture, beds and
bedding requisite for each family
and the apparel Of every family and
person, actually used for wearing;)
musical instruments, jcwelry and
watches; private libraries for their
value exceeding one hun r G d
dollars, libraries of clergymen are
excmptD vehicles of every dcscrip-
ton, farming utensils, machines and
machinery, and machine tools for
their aggregate value over one
hundred dollars.
Inmaking up the amount of money
and credits which any person is
required to list or have listed and
assessed, he will be entitled to de-
duct from the gross amount all bona
fide debts owing by him.
Taxes are due in November of
each year, and become delinquent,
if not paid, OH the first of February
following, when interest accrues at
the rate IF per cent. a month Tor
the first three months, per cent. a
month for the second period of
three months. 8 per cent. a month
for the third period of three months
and four per cent. for every month
thereafter.
On the first Monday in October
after delinquency, all lands are
offered for sale for the tax, interests
and costs, and if not all sold, are
again offered on the first Monday in
each succeeding month. The pur-
chaser has right to pay subsequent
taxes whenever the same becomes
delinquent; and to redeem the land
the owner must pay all taxes, in
terest, costs of sale, and the penalty
of 80 per cent. with interest on the
whole at the rate of ten per cent.
per month.
After three years from date of
sale the right to redeem expires,
except as to minor heirs and insane
persons.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
James w. Grimes.

The following appreciativc sketch
Of the life, character and public
services of the lac Senator Grimes,
IS from the Dubuque Times OF
Friday morning last.
James w. Grimes was born in
Decring, Hillsborough county, New
Hampshire, October Is, 1916, and
was consequently little over 55
years of age. He sprang from the
Scotch-Irish element of that por-
ton of New England, which has
given to the country some of its
ablest and most honored men. He
commenced his education at Hamp-
ton Academy, but finished his
studies at Dartmouth College, in
1886. A misunderstanding with
the faculty towards the close of his
collegiate term, in matter in which
ihe deemed himself in the right,
caused him to leave the college
Lhefore graduation, but his diploma
Mas promptly sent him, his scholar
ship and character being unques-
toned. Soon after he emlgrated
|ate the west, settling at Burlington,
where he commenced the practice
Of law. In 1888, he was elected to
the first General Assembly Of the
Territory of Iowa, to which he was
several times reelected, and in
which body he rapidly achieved
large influence, by reason of his
great clearncss of judgment and
determined honesty of purpose. In
|; 1864, he was nominated by the OPP
/ position to the Democracy in the
State, as candidate for Governor,
and single-handcd and alone made
battle against the Heretofore tri-
umphant hosts of that party. He
stamped the State thoroughly, and
SO powerful and convincing were
his arguments and logic, that he
succeeded in completely routing his
opponents, and was elected by a
handsome majority. He served as
Governor from 1854 to 1858, and
his administration was signally able
and successful. In 1859 he was
the unanimous choice Of his party
for United States Senator, and was
elected. He was soon selected as
chairman of the Committee on the
District of Columbia in that body,
and was Enthusiastically thorough
In looking after the affairs of the
District. Finding that Marshal
Lamon was acting as slave catcher
for Virginia and Maryland rebels.
and was filling the jails Of the Dis.
trict with these sable runaways, he
earnestly denounced the outrage,
carried the case to President Lin.
coin and to Mr.. Cameron, then Sec.
rotary Of War, secured the release
Of the negroes, and an order for.
bidding any more arrests, and thus
achieved the first decree of eman-
cipation. From that time the slave
always found freedom in the shadow
of the dome of the Capitol. He was
also a member of the Committee OH
Naval Affairs, and against the earn
est efforts of Mr.. Hale, the Chair.
man, secured the abolition of the
swindling naval purchasing agen,,
cies. His knowledge of naval
affairs soon became 50 conspicuous,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
-
Problem.
by A. MOORE.

Suppose our twenty -four day to com
m"ncc Mt evening or sunset, rs it did for
more than four thousand years from the
commencement Of creation And sup
pose there are four stations placed on
the equator of the earth at the follow
ing points: one on the meridian OF
Bherings strait, one ninety degrees
east, one ninety degrees west and one
one hundred and eighty degrees either
way from the first. Next suppose the
earth to be belted with 4 telegraph SO as
to pass through these stations, and sup
pose again that at the hour of midnight.
Monday, a telegram be sent west from
station first What hour and day will
it pass through the different stations
ard at what time will it return to sta
ton first?
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16

The Jasper Republican is early
in the field with candidate for
State office; 1t brings forward the
name Of COLI. w. Hammond, of
that county, as a proper candidate
for the Republican nomination for
Treasurer : of State, basing his
claims primarily on the fact that
Jasper cast more Republican votes
and gave a larger Republican ma
jority at the last election than any
other countyin the State. Besides
this advantage of position, Col.
Hammond is credited by his friends
with excellent ability, sterling in
tegrity and brilliant army record.
He will be strongly backed for the
position. = t
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16

enough to know that most Of those
who condemned him admit their
error and acknowledge his wisdom
Ito know that the former admira-
ton for his character and services
has but been intensified, by sense
Of the injustice done him, into the
warm affection of the whole people,
who will most keenly mourn his
locc
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
Publication OF the Laws.

If the Legislature is wise it will
not heed the efforts of those who
would dispense with the publica-
ton Of the laws in the county news
papers. There is no other way in
which the people can ascertain
what laws are passed. The expense
may seem large, but it is not too
much for the service performed,
and if the newspapers make any
thing out of it, which is doubtful,
they are entitled to that degree OF
encouragement from the people at
large. Let the law stand.-Darem-
port Gngette.
The latter part of the above par
agraph strikes the keynote Of an
argument tor the retention of the
publication law, which, while it is
not the one of most weight on that
side Of the question, or one given
especial prominence by the press
itself, is nevertheless Legitimate
and worthy Of consideration. We
refer to the compensation due the
newspapers by the State at large
ENCOURAGEMENT is the term used
by the Ga=ette, but we prefer the
term we have substituted as a more
correct definition of the nature OF
the obligation. s"'
The Legislature at its last SEES
sion, wisely as we believe, created
a Board Of Immigration, the pur-
pose Of which is to enhance and
encourage the immigration of set
tiers to our State. A sum Of money
was appropriated from the State
treasury for its support two years
ago, and we presume a similar
or larger amount will be voted for
the same purpose at the present
session. To this we have no shad-
ow of objection: but. would merely
suggest that in the question of COM
pensation for services Of this kind
the press have lively interest,"
We have no disposition to dis
parage the labors OF the Immigra-
ton Board, but we are confident in
the opinion that where it has in
duced one man to settle in Iowa,
the newspapers of the State have
been the means Of bringing twenty.
If, therefore, it is proper and legiti-
mate for the State to pay a certain
specified sum for Il certain result in
this direction, accomplished through
the agency of a Board, why are not
like results, brought about by the
more efficient agency of the press,
worthy Of compensation in like pro-
portion, especially when as in this
case the said compensation is only
incidental to. the, important purpose
Of informing the people Of: the laws
under which they live, and which
they are expected to obey. As be-
fore intimated, this is not the main
argument in favor of the retention
of the law, but tits one which may
very appropriately be commended
to the consideration Of those who
are wont to look upon the price
paid for the publication Of the laws
as mere gratuity to. the news
papers. 4. -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16

JonN w. FoRNEY, editor Of the
Philadelphia Press and Collector of
Customs at-that point, has written
a letter to the President, resigning
said Office. The reasons given are
worthy of the attention Of editors,
in Iowa or elsewhere, already in
possession, OF striving to encompass
the possession Of petty postmaster
ships, or the like. Mr.. Forney says:
~ accepted it most reluctantly, be.
cause l apprehendod. it would seri-
ously interfere with my
independence as journalist
My experience has so entirely
confirmed this impression, that
feel myself constrained to send you
this, my resignation, to take effect
on the LIST of March next.''
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-02-16
Roll of Honor.

WARDS CORNERS, Feb. I, 1872.
The following are the names Of the
pupils attending school in Sub District
No. 1, Madison Township, who have
not been absent or tardy during the end
month of the term:
frankie Anderson, Ada Ward.
Isaac Anderson, Alvira Dowd,
Alfred Anderson, VIM. Dowd,
Emily Smith, Charley Richmond,
Laura Bogue, BERTHE Richmond,
Cyrena Ward,
Pupils enrolled, 30; Average daily
attendance, 35.
VIM. QUICK, Teacher.
LIST INTERMEDIATE, WEST SIDE, INDIE
PENDENCE-Thc following named pupils
have neither been absent or tardy du-
ring the month ending Feb. End. 1872
Artie Bcmis, George Whitney,,
Eddie Roberts, Clara Brownell,
John Skillcn, Mary Cone,
Willie Ogden, Aggie Ives,
Eddie Lilley, Mary Sampson,
Monroe Allcock, Aggic Woodward,
Russell Backus, Thary Ransier,
Silas Hovey, Leona Blood,
Lcnna Lyman, Mary Stanard.
Walter Stevenson, Nellie Sweetiand,
Fannie Hale tardy 2 minutes.
TnL,IE BoARDMAN, Teacher.