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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

During the late American civil war some
children were talking of their fathers and
brothers who had been captured as prisoner:
of war Many tales of forts and camps were
told, the speakers evidently priding them
selves very much on the suferings of their rel
latiyes, when little fellow who had beer
silent now spoke mp. "That's nuthin'," said
he; "rvcgot an uncle II prison, too, and hi
amt never been to war, Euther''
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

correspondent tells us of a couple who
went raspbcrrying down on Crow Creek, and
were frightened by u dog:
And while retreatlng through the woods,
And through the tangled fern,
He tore his mustn't mention 'ems,
And had to put on hern.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

A young lady in Pennsylvania, at an eve
ming party, found 1t epropos to use the ex'
preston Jordan is hard road to travel >
but, thinking that too vulgar, substituted the
following: "Perambulatlng progression In
pedestrian excursion along far famed thor
oughfare of fortune cast up by the banks OF
the sparkling river of Palestine is indeed at.
tended with Heterogeneous conglomeration OF
unforeseen difficulties"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

An Irishnlan went into a grocery store one
day to buy eggs. "How are eggs to-day q
he asked OF the clerk, who was one Of those
Oversmart fellows, by the way. Eggs are
eggs to-day, Paddy replied the clerk, look
ing quite triumphantly upon two or three
young lady customers who happened to be in
the store. Faith, I'm glad to hear yez say
so' replied Paddy, "ior the last ones got
here were chickens"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

An old gentleman demonstrated with his
married son, who did not live on good terms
with his wife, on the improperly Of Their con-
tentions, siRce, in the eye of hnman and divine
law, they were one. e. don't know how that
may be-" replied the young man, 'but I'm
certain that if You passed our door when we
were quarrellng, you'd think we were at least
twenty"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The following conversation is said to have
taken place in u store out west, and shows
what value is placed on the female population
there: Polite C.erk-"Can show you any
thing else today" Lugubrions customer
"No, reckon not. lost two horses and my
wife last fall and I feel purity poor. Good
span Of horses. too"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Samuel p. Morrill,, late Republican mem
Der Of Congress from Maine, has declared fol
Greeley. Garry the news to Hiram.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The Carroll Herold has run across a couple
OF lines that contain some poetry:
Party ties would hold US tnster
IT every man could he u postmaster.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

A correspondent wants to know at VI
ought to put flowers on the grave Of light
ming rod man."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

An exchange says white man in one Of
the bar rooms IN Atlanta, the other day, OF.
tered to pay for quart Of whisky if a negro
present would drink it at one pull. The offer
was taken and the darkey is now colored
angel.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The latest poem on Chicago begins: clark
what hclish glare Is thatT
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

When Missouri woman threatens to pour
hot lead into her husbands car, torbearance
ceases to be u virtue in his opinion, and his
thoughts seemingly incline toward divorce.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

no TFCNT.-Isosms suitable for any professional
man, situated over the store now occupied by Card
Hut, Main street. For particulars. apply to
June1. JOHN SANDERS, Main ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

TIE RAILROAD ACCIDENT YESTERDAY, of
which we publish to-day the most complete
particulars to be had up to the time Of this
issue. Is another OF those appalling disasters,
ending 10 loss of life and great injuries, for
which no one seems to be responsible. A
train left Pittston, on the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road. about seven o'clock yesterday morning,
and when IL had proceeded to within sixty-four
miles Of Easton the engine lcaped across
. broken piece of rail and dragged two car
riages successfully across the DANGEROUS spo
with II. but the remaining two slid oil thu
track and were precipitated down an emoank
ment forty feet deep on to river. resulting II
the death of eight persons and severe inJurie
IN about sixteen others. We give the name
of all that could be ascertained who wer
killed or wounded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

perceive very rapid aow Of public opinion In
Mexican society towards annexation, and %
anarchy becomes more prevalent and the pro-
gress of peace and good government becomes
more hopeless this sentiment will increase, at
present expressed only in suppressed tones,
but ere long will be open-mouthed.' In
another article, under the head of anarchy,
this journal, after presenting the most fright
full picture of the existing state of things and
the prospect, sums up as follows =
II the United States should hearken to the de.
store and secure permanent peace In the country
the Mexican people viii be deprived OF some OF their
longer be allowed to pron0unce they will be re-
strained from revolution; all that sort OF business
ecien in disturbing me peace viii lose all Their
rights and De compelled to adopt peaceful pursuits,
however nncompaos may S,. oe to their tastes
the loss OF their liberties But to Judge from their
earnestness and tenacity it would seem that they
are doomed they ''whOm the gods intend TO destroy
they Irst make mad"
While few will deny the wretched and hope
less condition of Mexico, and that the salvation
of that country depends only upon the inter
position of the United States, there are, doubt
less, some timid, short-sighted and over-con-
sentative Americans who fear annexation or
would put it off to some future period There
have always been such people when the
acquisition of territory has been in question.
They raised bugbears and obstacles to the
annexation of Louisiana, Florida, Texas and
California. Yet who now doubts the wisdom
of these acquisitions? Some, perhaps, fear
evil consequences from the incorporation into
this republic of such large foreign population
as that of Mexico. This is truly bugbear.
The forty millions Of vigorous Americans of
the European race would soon control the
native Mexicans, and control them to the hap
piness Of these unhappy people. The seven
or eight millions of the peon popu-
lation are docile and easily governed under a
strong and good government. They could be
made Industrious, too, and their labor would
be a vast source of wealth both to Mexico
| and the United States. The development OF
| the incalculable resources of Mexico would 60
far to restore our shipping, as it would vastly
! enlarge our local commerce over which we
have monopoly Our railroads would be
| pushed into the heart of the rich mining re-
gion and to where the tropical products
flourish. The city of Mexico is nearer to
New York than San Francisco. 1t is within
six days of railroad travel. Who can doubt
that within few years, if annexation takes
place, our railroad system, already run
ming far into Texas and pointing to the city OF
the Montezumas aud Hidalgos, will penetrate
those magnificent and rich tropical regions ?
The annexation of Mexico would advance the
United States in the way of progress and
wealth quarter of u century. The govern
ment at Washington has hut to say the word,
and ii can be done. What says General Grant
Will he take up this policy vigorously and at
administration?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

THE PUBLIC DEBT has been reduced since
New Years Day by the further sum of five
millions of dollars. This Is not doing as
we'll as the average; but Secretary Boutwell,
always slows up when Congress is sitting, in
order that he may not excite Congress into
thinking that he is progressing too fast and
arouse legislation prohibiting bis high pres
sure payment of the public debt But when
Congress is out Of the way he rakes in the
taxes mercilessly and pays of his ten or
twelve millions mouth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

A SOUTH CAROLINA Know NoTHrNa. The
Comptroller General Of South Carolina says
he does not know how much money will be
needed to pay the interest on the State debt,
because he does not know how many of the
State bonds are out If there is a man,
living or dead, who does know, let him come
forth and enlighten the shavers Of Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

THE EUROPEAN DEMAND FOR AMERIoAN
RAILWAY BONDS has been a Juror the pact
six months. 1t is estimated that hardly less
than fifty millions of dollars Of old and new
railway mortgages has been taken by foreiga
capitalists and investors since the close of the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

GENERAL GRANT strongly expresses ninsei'
in favor Of the protection Of home industry
against ''ths pauper labor Of Europe" ibis
will fetch Pennsylvania but nothing short OF
the marrow bones Of the Custom House will
bring down Mr.. Greeley from his ''one-term
orinciple.'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

SECRETARY BoUrwELLs GREAT VICTORY
on The SYNDICATE, in the House Of Represent
atives yesterday, shows that II the democrats
choose to 6ght over the Syndicate as party
question they can have 1t 50.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. corner ~ sth nv aud go ST.
EUROPEAN hIpPoTuEATRICAL COMPANY. Matinee at T.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

OLYMPIC THEATRE. Broadway.-TuR BALLET PAN
TONNE or HUMPTY DUMPTy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE, rwenty.eourth street. =
INF NEW DRAMA or DIVORCE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

ST JAMES THEATRE, rwentyeishth street and Broad
INTENTIONALLY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

WOODS MUSEUM, broadway, corner 35th ST. Perform
ances afternoon and evenng-OS HAND.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

BOOTHS THEATRE Twenty-lhrd st., corner Sixth av.
Z ,4sA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

binotry. superstition, oppression, feudalism,
shame, corruption, mendacity and immortality
was burned out Of France, even az with the
lava and consuming flames! And when at
length France arose and saw before her CON-
bined Europe, ready to subdue her with fire
and sword, and, invoking the spirit OF
Liberty, threw the head of king
for wager of battle at the feet of
I kings and rushed upon them, never ceasing
. her march until she had planted her flag upon
the palaces of every European capital but
f London, the world saw that France had that
e within her that gave her the right to be called
Is the Grand Nation. If she had fallen to the
!, level of the Regency she had risen to the lofti-
" ness of Napoleon.
A Well, France fell again, mainly through the
L. vanity and reckessness of the extraordinary
z, Captain who had led her to triumph. Why
ur dwell upon this chapter? Had Napoleon been
ss as wise as Washington, or as temperate az
r. Grant; had he learned the value of discretion
,ot had he been content with conquering the pos
he sibe and not bidding defiance to the impossi
TX BILE had be felt that, after all, he was man
in and no robes, no jewelled crowns, no incense
les no lattery, no success, however startling an
les enchanting, could make him a god-had
ere remembered the fall Of Caesar as well as
studied his life, France to-day might be tn
master Of Europe, and Bonaparte prin
RY would hold court in the Tuileries But he fel
Mt and with him the prodgous military power
aus France. The present Emperor made Fran
rv rich, but be enervated it. He mistook sh'
for strength. So long as Paris was attractlv
,s,f and he could build boulevards and sway t
try peasantry by the magic of his name and
his liberality Of his bounty he felt he could car
Of out the plans Of his house. But for twer
vill wears France has been leading false III
nm We see now what q shell this empire was; b
much chicsnery and tmidity and fslseho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

AIMEE's OPERA BoUFrE, No. 7ao groadway.-LI
BRldANps.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-02

Yankees coming?
Then the Mexican organ, while pretending
to be opposed to annexation, which is evil
IDENTIFY a mere pretence with view of feeling
the public pulse or Of gratifying the national
vanity, makes theS4strongest argument for
it. This is what n says the Yankees would
do:-
They will inaugurate new political, social and in.
dustrial systems; that revolutions and prOnuncia
mentOs would be made by law elonies and the ac-
tured ard all who survived would be consigned to
the penitentary. Enterprises would be placed upon
conform 10 the new spirit viii 20 down. and only
| those who have energy 70 keep pace with the rapla
marcn OF Yankee IDEAS would prosper the liberal
IDEAS on the SUBJECT 0 religion tnat would be miro
duced from the North would cause chagr1n anu dis-
appointment to those who do not.toerate the Tree.
with them an absolute federation on the suoect OF
religion; Protestants Catholics Jews anu nnneis,
AL w Ne oe Of Of pubc bapsms IN the adonns
lakes, the Metnodlsts their camp meetngs' tne
! Epscopaans their rituals 'h9 Oasu ,, .aea'
Draced in the American idea OF free worship VIII OF
| Introduced, which Will be antagonistlcal 10 tne
Mexican idea OF religious prescription and VIII b(
me source OF much Innapplness. The peace Of the
| country viii be maintained, and the bands OF rob
oets vn Of eyery hacienda VIII be hunted down ana
| their members hung, or they Will be driven TO TAX
refuge in the walks OF peaceful industry. TINS vii
aid 10 the causes OF dissatisfaction, and there VIII
| i,e one general exclamation throughout the lan'
against the rapaclty and tyranny oil the Yankees
q Again, this philosopher, while apparently
advising both countries against annexation
a writes thus of Mexico 1.-THE lands and eli
mate are unequalled; the richness and exteu
9 Of the mines unmatched by any other countr
!. in the world" Then he goes on to sav;-"W
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-08
The power Of Practical Religion.

While the christian religion wherever 1t
has been impl snted has elevated the condl-
ton of mankind, established civilization
securely anc propag ated morality, there are
many WHO, dou5ting its power as the best
means Tor the prom 9tiOn Of social welfare,
resort to human in ItitutiOns and beneYO-
lent organizations as agencies best suited
for the attainment Of such ends. However
well il may be 10 ma &c use of conditional
organizations in the accomplishment
of objects beneficial o society, the properly
developed power of aligt0n IS advocated by
an earnest spirit Of It's members has tar
more influence in developing tie moral
character of man. Religion gives more than
il REQUIRES assistance Of human societies,
and if Glorious results are not achieved, 1t is
more IN the fault of tie church organization
as respects its practical workings than in the
character of religion itself as an institution
| divine in its nature, aud yeti fer that very
reason well suited for human affairs. IL
| Illustrative of this, we extract the following
from the McrristoUn (TenG,) Gazette OF
Nov. 6:
ga certain town in Eastern Tennessee
| boasred OF having four whisky stills. The
| son of The man " ho started the first one
! went into il ore Sunday morning End drank
so freeley as TO get drunk. lie then went
| to a. distant church, and made such dis
turbance that they were compelled to put
| him out.
~"Going into The woods, he remained alone
| until be got sober. He then resolved never
| to get drunk again, and to work until the
! whisky stills were all broken up.
| "Meeting with az active agent OF the
| American Suaday-Schooi Union, be Sc
cured his advice and assistance in organic
ing a good Union Sunday-SchOol near
these four distilleres. They have all since
been closed. The owner, as he shut up the
lest one for want Of business said: 4" That
Sunday-SchoOl is too much for U.s.
Anything but this singing the Bible
into folks. It is no use to fight thai
Snow mankind that religion is practical
and can even encounter that which is To-
furious to its teachings, that it is not un'
natural and has no shame for those of It's
members who dare its behests to comply
with; in othar words let its faith be mani
tested openly, earnestly, and hundreds no"
eng aged in vocatiCns far worse than the dis
tillation of Intoxicating spirits will forsak'
such pursuits, exclaiming, anything bu
this singing the Bible into us;'' and ther
the earth will join the song aud nature giv'
one universal anthem.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-08
Police Pickings

Charles Barnes had 3 very satisfactory
explanation to give for his being before The
police court Yesterday morDing-he fell $50
Door, and sick and bad, that he took Drink
Of brandy, which few to bis head right Etf,"
very much to his astonishmeut. He hap
pened to have three dollars about bis
clothes, which IL loaned to the Judge as
sight appreciation Of his gratitude Tor the
interest the latter took in bis welfare.
Ben Hobson used cuss words promiscu-
o2slv, for which he was fined $40.
Emanuel NldGer was the very strange
cogpomea given by.a saddle cOlored you tn
of tender years, w!ro had playfully cut an
other boy with knife in half dozen places.
At the present writing young Vedder is en-
gagged n geological investigations al tne
work house, where he has secured ten DOL
lars worth Of board.
II not the custom Of Mr.. Robert Boyle to
get drunk every day, but when he
does he goes about the matter WITH
an energy worthy Of a better cause
He engaged in an EXTENSIVE spree on
Wednesday, and before he was safely Gala
bocseu managed to kick up very lively
muss, which necesiJated q fine of $50 being
! imposed upon him yesterday morning
James Campbell, coiOreu' was AMY Ut
| Tended by a legal lumiDary shade or
80 less black than himself, but was never
tlIeless found guilty of trespassing upon
the properly Of others by going into Gala,
bose on the Louisville and Nashville road
the night before. He was discharged up
! on the payment Of ten dollars.
The thousands of readers who daily
draw inspiration from the local columns o.
the UNION AND AMERICAN, all of whom
| doubtless sympalhize with the distressed
and downtroddan, will be panied to iearr
that the present postoffice address OF Miss
| Sallie Puckett is The Nashville Workhouae
| to which place she was sent yesterday OIL
! the charge of drunkenness. Communlca
tons sent TO that address, will, doubtless
reach heT ia safety.
p. S.-Miss Pickett takes S25 worth 0
| workbOuse in her'l.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-08
EEym0heaI.

While the cannon was booming last eve
ming from Capitol Hill in honor of politi-
cal victory, there was another celebration
within hearing OF the salute, which was OF
much mor3 Importance 10 the parties in
terested than the noisy demonstration OF
tie hour. One was TIE loud mOUthed peals
Of triumph over a fallen foe; the other was
commemorative of the union Of two loving
hearts. TIE occasion TO which We refer
vas the marriage of n. c. Mcdonald, OF
Edgefsld, TO Miss Sarah NJ. Turner, al the
residence of the brides father, W. Q. Tur-
ner. three miles south of the city, Rev. j.
3. Stephens officiating We wish them
unclouded skies, a pathway through Life
deckei with blightes5 flowers, a ripe old
age crowned with many joys, aud final
reunion beyoLd the b:l!oTy tide Of life,
purer and boiler than earth can give.
We congratulate our friend Mr.. }. K.
Sneed, for several years connected with the
UNION AND AMERICAN in business Ca
pacity, now of the firm Of Greenfield, Atwell
d Sneed, upon bis marriage, which occurred
Yesterday in Williamson county, to Miss
Ssllie NJ. Wilson, OF that county. In all
bis O; her relations Mr.. SDeed has proved
himselfoF most excellent report, and we
doubt not this union to one of the falrest OF
Williamson's fair and estimable daughters
will fulfill all the anticipations of happiness
they may cherish, and that their prosperity
may quail the hopes Of their friends.
At the residence Of the brides father, on
Lindsey avenue, yesterday afternoon, MI
Alfred H. Hicks, of the firm Of Houston,
Hicks & Co., asd Miss Maggie L Hoyt,
| dxughtpr If Ray. DR., J. w. HuVt. The
ceremony was performed by the father OF
the bride. and the happy pair left on tht
! evening train for bridal tour South
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-08
EZELARGE

-Monograms are larger.
-Powley, Mass, has a dolls shoe lac
tory.
peared.
The worst kind Of educstion-To be
brought up by policeman.
Rosa Bonheur is now painting couch
ant tigers and rampant hyenas.
Evansville, Ind, Nimrods hunt rats in
the streets of that village, and have more
fun than you could put in coal cart.
The Paris chief of police writ es fashion
articles in bis leisure moments.
The First National Bank Of Baxter,
Kansas, is to have a casbieress.
Louisville geese loaf about on the side
walks, and enjoy themselves finely.
The past midnight street cars Of wicked
Chicago are crowded to sufocation.
Cincinnati has q man so bow-legged
that he has ais pantaloons cut with circu-
lar saw.
The card playing pig will soon be
eclipsad BIZ billiard-ptayip hen, which IS
in training 10 Nebraska.
-Anintoxicated individual WAS detected
Saturday night ID an attempt to pick the
pocket of a billiard table.
Last week Woodbury. had a gay hop:
ace have one all the time.
Detroit has a girl nine years old, who
can tell lie minute for full hour. She
also steals and is obstinate.
The Chicago Post propOunds the follow
! ING unans werable c0nunGrum: "What eX-
cuse is there for publishing PittSburg ps-
The Alta California thinks "Occi-
don't" Eas besten because he was bunglGg-
| " and foolishly fretted for an hour In get
ting start
The hoof and mouth disease is prevs-
| lent in Boston. That is TO say, several
| balls and several lectures are IN progress,
| every evening, in that city.
| A Young couple married here in Al
! gust contemplated touring to California
| but finally modified to Niagara. When the
| wife makes a plain cake she is obliged to
borrow the ingredients. Had they gone to
| California Oil their tour she would have had
| to borrow the cake.
| The window panes Of The State
| House were broken by the dozens, by the
| firing Of cannon in the near vicinity, yes
| terday afternoon.
| There is a livery stable man in this
| town who always warns bis patrons, a.
they drive away from his establishment, &c
s.drive slows The other day maj
called to get horse and buggy for the Pur'
pose of attending a funeral, and rather los
his temper when told by the proprietor tc
"drive slow, young man-drive slow" t.
vhich'bit of advice he responded: ''Set
here, old coon, I'm going 10 keep up viii
the procession if it Kills your horse!'
There is not papsr in the Unite
States which can hold a candle to the 81
| Louis Journal in the matter OF Topographic
cal errors. The paragra pbist OF tina shee
has had his naturally mild disposition s
soured at seeing his little jokes mangled i
passing through the typos hsnos that Il
one dare approach him fcr couple OF hour
after the paper comes out. His paroxysr
of race at such times are so violent that b
has torn out the most Of his nut-brow
curls, so that he now sends under bal
! poles.