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

Could there be an honest election in Ar
kansas, no sane man doubts but that Grant
would be beaten three to one The state
never cast republican majority on the pop.
ular vote, yet it has been under republican
rule since the close Of the war. Two wears
ago Clayton was elected Governor bv such
open tampering with the election returns that
he and his followers made themselves liable
under the election force law; and the [. s.
Marshal, who happened to be moderately
honest, had some of Clayton's dishonest tools
arrested. For this oifense the marshal was
removed by Grant, and one Logan p. Roots
appointed in his place. The radicals now
claim that Arkansas will 20 for Grant, by
the help of Roots, and a slight acquaintance
with the quality of their man shows tha.
their expectation has some foundation. In
his position as marshal Roots has been hand
ling public money at sufficiently lively rate
70 fill the North Carolina marshal with envy.
Since he has been in office Ga little over
Year, he has already drawn not less than
S25O,0OO from the treasury of the United
States for the payment of pretended costs
that had accumulated in hi. district. En-
boldened by the ease with which the doors
of the treasury were unlocked to him, few
weeks ago he made an additional requisition
for $4,000. The suspicious of the confding
and easy going authorities at Washington
were at last awakened, and investigation dis.
closed the fact that Claytons crony was a
public defaulter in very heavy sum. But
Roots has friend in Clayton, whose position
as senator and as member of Grants
committee gives him great power in the White
House to protect his own political interests
which are vigorously assailed in Arkansas.
He must stand by Roots. There will be a
show of investigation, and then the affair
will be hushed up. In the midst of presi.
dental election it will not do to press the
supporters of the administration too hard for
few peccadilloes like this in Arkansas.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

MORE ROBBERY.-The Grant Campaign
Committee at Washington occupy sixteen
rooms in the Capitol building, and the envel-
opes, paper, twine, &C., used In putting up
electloneering documents, to the value of
thousands Of dollars week, are stolen from
the government; and then half dozen mem.
bers of congress are kept busy ranking these
documents, at d rate which, if the postage
were paid on them, would net 100000 week
1t is the first time IN our national history when
the administration In power thus shamcfuly
used the public property as elecuoneering
machinery to promote its own retention in
power.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
North Carolina,

Although the Grant officials at Raleigh have
figured up Caldwell elected by about 1900
majority the report Is probably true that the
Secretary of State OF North Carolina, who hap
pens to be a liberal, has signified his purpose
to give the certificate OF election to Merrimon.
The frauds by which majority was counted
in favor of Caldwell are so numerous and slar-
ing, that indeed the Secretary cannot honestly
do otherwise. Here are few specimens to
show how Caldwell was elected in the face of
10000 majority against HIM:
In Halifax county the whole voting popua-
ton by the census of 1870 was 4455; yet the
vote polled at the recent election was 1907,
showing that $50 more votes were polled than
there were in the county in 1870, though there
has been no increase of popu! alton. IN the
county of Wake, the registration books were
not opened until hours after the voting com.
menced, and of course there was no compari.
son of voters names with the registered
names 400 votes, chiefly those of colored
men, were polled before the registration books
were opened. In the county of Franklin SINH
lar frauds are reported. In Martin county
there was so much illegal voting that the radi-
cal commissioners threw out a precinct; and
similar result for similar cause, was reached
in one Of the townships in Brunswick county.
And so on. The republican party of North
Carolina compose about $4,000 voters, of whom
less than $4,000 can read or write. These ig-
norent masses are governed in their politics
and vote as the carpet-baggers tell them
Politically they are to-day as much slaves as
ever they were, except that their former mas
tiers were gentlemen, while their present mas
tiers are thieves and scoundrels At the beck
of such masters they not only apply the torch,
but, as was shown in several cases at the late
election, they have not hesitated at murder to
prevent intelligent black men from voting
the liberal ticket. The radiance of the state
of such rascslly rule by any means would
seem to be justluable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
A 8neaking Dodge,

Two weeks ago the Ottawa Republican had
long, swashy article, smacking strongly
of the Editorial Bureau" at Washington, at
tempting to prove by fifteen year old extracts
from the New York Tribune, that, before the
rebellion, Horace Greeley held views favoring
the right of states, under certain circum-
stances, peaceably to secede from the Union.
In response we proved that, previous to the
war, the whole abolition republican party had
virtually endorsed the same doctrine. The
Ottawa Republican, is unable to combat or de-
ny the truth of the statement, but admitting.
says the Republican, that "some other men"
(sneak language, meaning about the whole
neutrality-suspicious. party before the wary
''were secessionists, that does not prove that
Horace Greeley, as secession;st, Is the right
kind of man to elect President" AS speci-
men of sneak logic, this is hard to beat.
''As a secessionist," nobody proposes to elect
Greeley, but the war having put that qIes-
ton to rest forever, and Mr.. Greeley having
as earnestly as Lincoln himself labored to Sc
cure the decision of that question in favor OF
the perpetuity OF the Union, the proposal now
is to elect him as true and tried Union man
which no one denies that he is except the
hyena politicians of the 'minor" Grant class,
who would desecrate the grave of Lincoln
himself to try him "as a secesslonist" after VIC
toriously conducting the country through the
war to preserve the Union, If they thought
they could gain vote for their master by
such an outrage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The Hon. Judge Davis, Judge OF the Su.
preme Court, who has been extensively quot
ed by the Grant press as supporter of their
candidate, authorizes his friend, Jesse W.
Fell, Esq, to say that he intends to vote for
Horace Greeley, and that he never, since the
latter's nomination at Cincinnati, had any
other intention. Mr.. Fell's letter is published
in another column.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

TAN Observation-Disclosures L,ppencot', of
this state, has just made decision to the er-
feet that after July one, 1872, under our new
any purpose, state county, city, town, school,
or for any other purpose can be legally extend
ed on any other valuation than that founded
on the assessment and equalization of the State
Board.N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR.-Immense prepare.
lions have been made for the Nebraska State
Fair At Lincoln, September 3D. to 9Th, and the
show promise. to be a splendid success. Lin.
coin il the cspital Of the State, and is situated
on the Burlington sud Missouri River Railroad,
which will sell tickets via the Burlington ros d
from Chicago. Peoria, Burlington, &c., to per .
sons attending the fair at half price, and vood
for two weeks ~ -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

HE BUREAU COUNTY TRIBUNE is the name
Oh large handsomely printed and ably edit
gu paper, the publication OF which has Just
been commenced at Princeton by w. II. Mes.
enhop, Esq The paper earnestly supports
the election of Greeley and Brown. Mr.. NJ. is
q gentleman OF experience in the newspaper
business, and has not gone INTO the enterprise
OF printing liberal paper at Princeton with.
out knowing what he is about
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Gen. Grant, through the intervention of Ger.
rit Smith, has consented to pardon and re-
lease about 40 South Carolina kuklux sen.
fenced to the peniten,iary for political often
ses in South Carolina, and imprisoned at
Albany, n. y. Grant bases their pardon on
irregularities IN their trial matters that
certainly ought to have been looked into be-
fore the poor fellows had languished year in
prison.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
cavoan.

PoILcE.-Last Saturday young man named
Edward Krola was arrested and brought be-
fore Justice Leavens for stealing tools from
Portor Il Mason's establishment, Two pairs
OF calhpers were found in his possession, and
he was bound over in 5000 to the County
Court. He now lies in Jail, and every hour
inspires him with additional disgust, together
with fuller appreciation of the truth of the
adage that "the way of the transgrcssor ia
hard.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The Champion Political Liar has turned up
In Leavenworth. His name IL Judge Adams,
and no makes his "title clear" BY having col.
EMMY assured . meeting Of negroes whom he
was addressing. that If Greeley was elected they
would all be returned to slavery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

The notorious Connan, the President of
Tweed's Board of Aldermen, has suddenly
come out as sp ardent Grant man. So has
Van Mort Tweed's Chief Clerk in the office of
Commissioners of Public Buildings
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17

Napervie is once more happy, Judge
Williams, Of Chicago, has Just decided the
county seat question in favor OF that town.
The Wheatonians are mad, and will carry the
question to the Supreme Court.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1872-08-17
FOR PRESIDENT.
HORACE GREELEY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
B. GRAFT BROWN.
REFORM STATE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
GUSTAVCS KGRNER,
OF Clair County.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR,
GEN. JOHN C. BLACK,
OfChampaign County.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
EDWARD RUMMELL,
OfPeora County
FOR AUDITOR,
DANIEL O'HARA,
OF Cook County,
FOR TREASURER,
CHARLES H. LANPHlER
OF Sapgamon County.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL,
JOHN V. EUSTACE,
OfLes County
CLERK SUPREME COURT, NORTHERN DIVISION
E. SMITH,
OfCook County.
FOR CONGRESS,
I'd. A. PARKS,
Of Will County.
FOR safe BOARD OF EQUALIZATION,
j. d. KOGERS,
OF La Sale Co.
COUNTY TICKET.
FOR SENATOR.
j Z. G. HEGELER.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,
6. w. ARMSTRONG;,
WIN. COGSWELL.
FOR SHERIFF,
DANIEL BLAKE.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK,
J. IVOR MONTGOMERY.
FOR RECORDER.
Z. H. r. THOMAS
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY,
J. w. DUNCAN.
FOR COROoER,
DIR. j. H. FINLEY.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-10-24
WOODSTOCK, W., THURSDAY, 0CT "a, 1872.
The Other World.

1t lies around us like cloud
A world we do not see
Yet the street. closing cf an eye
May bring us there to be.
It's gentle breezes fan our check,
Amid our worldly cares;
Its gentle voices whisper love,
And minglo with our prayers.
Sweet hearts around us throb and beat
Sweet helping hands are stirred
And palptates the veil between
With breathings almost heard,
And i'll the rush of rest they bring,
'Tis easy now to see
How lovely and how sweet pass
The hour of death may be.
To close the eye and close the ear.
Wrapped in trance of bliss,
And gently laid in loving arms,
TO swoon to that from this.
Scarce knowing if we wake or sleep.
Scarce asking where we are,
To feel Ill evils sink away,
All sorrow and all care.
Sweet souls around us watch liz still,
Press nearer to our side;
Into our thoughts, into our prayers,
With gentle holpings glide.
Let death between III be as naught--
A dried and vanished stream
Your joy be the reality.
Our suffering life the dream
Mrs. H. B. SiOUe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-10-24
JOE b. SILVER,
FlAGEs. DIRE SSEEs,
HIcnry's Bl0ciC, Woodstock, VI.
Hartland Business Cards.
f. G | l. B + r Il
Manufacturer of and Dealer in

PlOwS, CultivatOTS, Cottage md
Box Stoves, CauIdrOn Kettles,
SINKS, HOLLOW WARE,ROL BAKERS,
Door Rollers, Door R,lcr Tack, Corn
Shelters, Sugar Arch Mouths, Crates and
Bars, Sap Palrs, Arch Tops, Mouths ERA
Rimmers, Slide Yoke Irons, Boot Jacks.
Registers, Door Scrapers, Empire Stove Black,
Guards and Doors, Bedstcnd Castings, Gas
Castings, Birdsnest Tuyer Irons, Sleigh ana
Sled Shoes, chilled and common, Cart and
Wagon Boxes, Gr,meS's improved Smut Mills,
Howe's Standard Scales, Gibbs Cylinder Plow
Shares, lIarrows, &c.
o. Orders solicited.
Hartand. VT, May |, 1871. 1884
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
Democratic District Contention.

The Democratic District Convention
to choose delegates to the National Denl-
ocra,ic Convention ut Baltimore, met al
Auburn Hall last Thursday. The con.
yention was called 10 order by Hon. Philo
Clark, chairman OF the District Commit
toe. upon whose motion Hon. S. c. An.
drews of Bucklield, was chosen chairman.
|. b. Addition of Leeds and Samuel II
Donnell OF Bath were chosen Secretaries.
Mr.. Andrews. upon taking the chair,
made a brief address, in which he spoke
of things as having taken "a rather sing
ular turn and rehearsed the demo
cratic points. The committee OH creden'
lials reported 20 delegates present. Hon
S. c.. Andrews of Buckficld and +. b.
Torrey of Bath were chosen delegates
with Hon. Alouzo Garcelon of Lewiston,
and Israel r. Bray OF Freeman, alterna
les. These gentlemen are all presum.
ably in favor OF Greeley. The COW en-
ton gave them no Instructions. The
following resolutions were adopted.
Resolved, That it is the duty of true
patriots to act together upon all questions
pertaining to the public welfare.
ReSoired, That this convention accepts
the Cincinnati platform as broad. liberia
and just to all portions, classes and citi
zens Of the Republic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
state Conference, lskomhegan.

Those who come To the Conference by
ihr Maine Central Railway. aud IFS
divisions, must procure return tickets at
The stations, where they purchase tickets
i"r 81 owhegan.
Such rs come by the Grand Trunk Rail-
Nay, will buy Il ticket ut their station,
aud with certificate i0 bc procured of
j.. +. Durrn. Rec. Sec'y. Bangor, oi ut
Conference, they will u presentation OF
the sarur ON or before Juno -. 1872, ut
The Portland or DanyiIlc Jupction STA
tion, sccnre - return ticket 10 the Station,
nj which lhuy purchased.
BY this II will be perceived that Oxford
County delegates will secure return tick
e;a pn Inc Maine Central. where they
purchase lvelr tickets tor SkOwhegan.
For tie Grand Trunk, certificate can be
obtained AT Conference emitting the hold
or TO "a return.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
East Bethel.

Scarcely II day in the past two weeks
in which some rain has no. fallen. The
prospect for 'irouth is not so good rs it
was last year Grass is springing up in
places where VIC thought last year it
it would net start again till seeded. Corn
is coming up in spite OF the rain and
crows. but the latter seem determined
that il shall not live.
We notice the following in the Norway
AdreriiSer. among the Locke's Mills
items "ln this part OF the town, there
are at present, within one mile of each
other, five farms on which no one lives.
All have buildings upon them. and near
ly all are for sale The Advertiser ia
mistaken. The farms mentioned are in
East Bethel, but Locke's Mills isn't.
Rev. D. Il. Rawson. breaches once a
fortnight in the Beams Corner church,
and is much liked. A great interest is
taken in the meetings. Sabbath School
re Oh ganized recently.
We notice in several papers. different
ways for keeping sqIa sh-hugs off The
plants. The most simple and etfectual
remedy is TO sprinkle litlle tansy around
the plants and repeat the dose as often
as is needed The bugswill not Trouble
the plants as long as the scent of the
iansy lasts. WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
The State Contention.

1t was gratifying and augurs well io'
the cause, 10 see so large and enthusi
astic = Convention al Lewiston. last week
as it was well kno an that there was L
be no contest for the nomination of Gov
ernor. About u thousand delegate
were present, and the most unboundeC
enthusiasm prevailed 1t was vel
msrited compliment to Gov. Pcrham. whC
was not present, to give him thir'
nomination, ,cthola dissenting roice
The universal testimony OF the delegates
from all quarters. was, that the greeley
detection amounts to nothing. The re
publican ranks are unbloken and Maine
will speak in September for GRANT anc
WILSON in note. that shall reyerberal,
throughout the Union.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
Our County.

The following is The Coanty Tax Tor
1882, just assessed by the County Com
missoners. The amount assessed is one
thousand five hundred dollars more than
last year.
Albany, S201.11; AndOver, 1877 60;
Bethel, 1914; Brownfeld, 29s go;
Bucklield, 665.60; Byron, 5O.63 Canton.
1919; Denmark. $50. 81 Dixlield, 32S
OF; Fryeburg, SOi45; Gilead. 1922;
Grafton, 32.0l; Greenwood, 1876;
Hanover, 1898; Hartford 1881; He.
bron, 266.6l; Hiram, 36020; Lowell.
366.9l; Mason, $500; Mexico, lllO4;
Newry, 1927; Norway. 1909 Oxford,
640.S5; Paris, 1873 81; Peru, 327 4S;
Porter. 33056; Roxbnry, 1892; Rum.
ford, 457.02; Stow. l24.S2; Stoneham,
$3.50; Sweden, 2l2.3l; sumner, 3S4.3S;
Waterford, 1885; Woodstock, 24j,8S;
Franklin Plantation, II SO; Hamlin's
Grant, 1913; Milton Pl., 1852; Riley
PI., $50; Upton. 1888; Lincoln Pl.
$500.
The following statistics relating 10
this County from the last census, will b.
Of interest 10 our readers:
Acres OF land improved 273 ,3S9, IN.
improved 81. 1921. wood land 27l,26l;
cash value of farms 81 570,0S4, OF farm
implements and machinery 1906, $50
total amount oil wages paid during the
year, including value OF board, S2ll,.
S62; estimated value OF al farm produc.
lions. including bettcrmenLs and addi.
tions to stool, 81, 609 ,766; orchard pro-
ductions sl0l,0S2; produce of market
gardens. S3,625; forest products $780,
9l3; value OF home manufactures So
275; value Of animals slau. Uttered or
sold for slaughtering, III 100; produced
l42 ,444 pounds oi wool; 1865 husbeI,
peas and beans. 70l .6l5 bush potatoes,
3S4 gallons wine, 923, 63l pounh, butter.
207,0iS pounds cheese 2l,3jS gallons
milk sold, 80. 679 tons hay. Live stock-yal-
ue OF stock -, 033. 740; number horse,
6.001. mules and .t.se-, ,, mich COWS,
1906. working oxen, 2G3. other cattle
1857, sheep, 81, 220, swine. 1888. Plo-
duced spring wheat, -, O63 bushels, win
ter, 20 bushels Rye, 9O0j. Indian
corn, lSl,3l9. olt., 0l,746. barley. B..
S73, buckwheat, 1888. honey. Gl6G
pounds. wax, j26 pounds maple me.
lasseS, 3,5lS gallons, maple sugar, Co.,
l34 pounds, flax, 80 pouna.. hops 2ll,-
032, grass seed 632 bushels. clover seed.
$40 bushels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
Peace Jubilee Notes.

The great rush to the jubilee has al
ready commenced the Foreign Bands.
have arrived and every thing Is progress
lug finely The Press had = reception by
the May or OF Boston on Monday, which
We regret we were enable Ia attend.
We are under great obligations for being
Included IN the courlcses shown To the
fraternity, and intend 10 avail ourselves
ui The privilege oil Attending the Jubilee
during liz session.
The ,urpIu. receipts Tor the Festival
viii be drl ot,d to charitable purposes.
The National Fan Company has re-
cciyed AN order lot lit! thousand fans
for The Jubilee.
MIR. George W. Wiswell, OF Boston,
will act Il, interpreter Hon. n 7. Banks
will dcliyc a >horl Grafton Oh the day Of
The opening OF the Festival.
The Flcnch Band nulnbcr, lllV 1.-Two
pieces, with Two chiefs. 81 bamdmastels.
One evening Nh Gilmore directed the
first rehearsal at The house ct The Wal er
T.. llaw e, Er.iu, Company No. ID, OF
one hundred picked iircmcn Who are TO
play" the au,is he wa- delighted 1T
The excellent effect produced. and assured
the 'arlials" thai weekly rchcaisals only
would be requisite 10 lit them inlIy Tor
their duties.
The cnliic arrangements Ior the press
headquarters are in the hands oil MIR.
:. Il. Niles, Who i, pcruiarl fitted for
this position on account oil his Iagc eX-
pericucy and extensive acquaimlances
with TIC newspaper profession though.
out the country
Applications continue 10 Ee received
from all sections OF the country Tor posi-.
lions in The corps OF sOIoiotS.
The telegraph wires have been con-
neclcd with the press room CI The Coll
seum.
Mr.. Louis ElsOm OF Boston ha, com.
pleled an English velsion oil Abt's "Lalks
Rejoicing 10 be sung by Madame Pcsch
ka Leulner ri The jubilee.
Quarters have been engaged nj the ST..
James Hotel by The city government for
the foreign ministers and their families.
One entire section OF the pan quettc
iioDr, near the entrance 10 The press head
quarters. has been reserved by the eX.
ecutive committee for the press alone.
This section contains over six hundred
seats.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-06-18
Pres. Grant's Acceptance.

Ia response To letter from Judge
Settle, President OF the National Repub.
lcan Convention, informing Gen. Grant
OF his unanimous nomination rs caudi'
date Tor the Presidency, the General
writes as follows:-
Your letter Of this date, advising me
OF the action OF the Convention held at
Philadelphia on the 9TH and 9th ol this
month, and of my unanimous nomina
ton for the Presidency by il, h received.
| accept the nomination and through YOU
return my heartfelt thanks Ia your con.
slituents for this mark oil their confidence
and support
II elected in November aud protected
by a kind Providence in hoallh and
strength to perform the high trust CON
lerred, promise the same zeal and de
yotiUn 10 the good OF the whole people
Tor the future of my official life, -. shown
in the past. Past experience may guide
me in avoiding the mistakes inn,h .ble
with noviccs in all professions and all
occupations
When relieved from the resppnsibiiIes
al my own present trust by the election
OF a successor. whether il be ut The eud
OF this term or next, hope 10 leave him
rs cxccuive, country nj peace within
its own borders. at peace with outside
nations. with credit at home and
abroad, and without embarrassing quos.
tons To threaten its future prosperity.
With the expression OF desire 10 see L
speedy healing ol al The bitterness be-
tween sections, parties or races oi cItl
zena and the lime when The title at
cilizcss carries with it all the protection
and privileges Ia the humblc>t that it
docs to tho most exalted,
subscribe myself very respectfully.
Yonr Obedient Servant,
(SigneD U. 5. GRANT.