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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

The NEW BANKRUPT BILL.-1he new
bankrupt bill. which is now 4 law, allows
40 days to elapSe before a merchant or
trader who fails to pay his commercial
paper is liable to be thrown into bank
ruptcv. and also requires the assent of
one fourth in number and one third in val
ne of creditors to throw a debtor into
bankruptcy. Proceedings may be discon-
secured debts which We're the ground OF
throwing him into bankruptcy, or when
ever. with the consent of the court. he
and a majority of the creditors shall ask
for Il discoutnuance of the proceedings.
When Il loan is made to Il bankrupt in
good filth, and security taken. with the
intention of aiding him to pull through,
it shall be considered as having actual val
lie and the security shall not be inv;tlida-
ted by proceedings in bankruptcy. \
voluntary bankrupt may have his dis
charge if his estate pays so per cent of
his debts; or provided he obtains the assent
of the same number of his creditors as is
necessary to throw him into bankruptcy.
An involuntary bankrupt can get his dis
charge if his conduct is free from all fraud
and he is innocent of any violation or
infringement of the bankrupt act. Com
promises by creditors may be made with
the assent of the debtor, provided a M /
jority of the creditors join, where APP
proved by the court, for the release and
discharge of the debt.
The work done by Senator Edmunds
upon this bill ELECTS great commentator
from the political friend, and opponents
of that gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24
MONTPELIER MARKET
RETAIL PRICES.
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Apples, dried new l258dl5 p h; Batter p -
Beef 4G20; beef. dried, green weight, 2lc; f"ih
fresh S0l2x; Pork salt l21z; Ham lac; Lard ~
Veal 6GIs; Beans y bushel, $500: Corn ",
Corn meal. y 100 lbs, sI.sa; Oats Y bnshei lYt,
Flour per bbi. $500 IL 90; Crackers - o. Goa
ton slo6sl0 50; Cheese = 10. lsc; Fish, tresh
Cod, dressed, loo Haibut ID, Shad b NackeIei -
Salt Fish Cod Sc; salmon. l2k1l5e ? n; lIile
lax. Kerosene Oil p gal. 3oc- Potatoes 6oc per ou'
Salt Soc p bush; Dairy l 4 a.: per r.; sugar Ie
fined ii l2c; Brown, lv10o; Molasses per sal: ~
a LOO; Maple Sugar peril 9di21zc; syrup iodSl
Tea 756sl.lo; Coffee. Old java roasted t'c; hn
Roasted, 49c- Herds Grass seed. % 80; MlchlsaL va
Clover l2s per 10; Northern New York DO. i-7a'
IN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

The SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.-The House
agreed to the Conference report on the
Sundry Civil bill without division. The
great point of difference in this bill was
the Civil Service question. The House
had repealed the law, and covered the un-
expended balance into the Treasury. The
Senate had made the usual appropriation.
The Conference compromised the matter
by striking out both House and Senate pro-
visions. This leaves the law in existence,
but provides no appropriation for the next
fiscal year. To circumvent this action
Gen. Butler presented a resolution. giving
soldiers preference in Government APP
pointments. He failed to secure suspen-
sion of the rules for the motion, and
consequently objected to all business after
ward, stating that nothing should be done
until the soldiers and sailors could be heard.
He did not however fully accomplish his
object.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

THE NEW CURRENCY BIIL.-This has
now become a law, having passed both
houses of Congress, and having been
signed by the President, Monday. 1t
abolishes reserves for circulation. but pro-
vides that five per cent of the circulation
be kept in the treasury for redemption,
which shall be counted Is part of the law
full reserve. Banks desiring to withdraw
circulating notes are allowed to do so in
sums of not less than $1,000; provided.
their bonds on deposit for circulation are
not reduced below 100000 The charter
number of each bank Is TO be printed upon
its notes The amount Of United States
notes outstanding shall not exceed S3S2,-
900 900, and 800, 10000 of national bank
notes are TO be withdrawn from those
states having an excess of such notes, as
application is made therefor from other
states and awarded to the latter; provided,
that not over S30,000,000 shall be with
drawn during the fiscal year ending June
30, 1879 The title of the bill is amended
to read as follows: An act to fix the
amount of United States notes. to provide
for the redistribution of national bank cur
rency. and for other purposes.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24
THE POSTAL CAR WAR TO BE FOI-ctr

HE OSIAL IAN w All ~ BIZ FOUGHT
IN THE CoURTs.-The president of the rail
road between Baltimore and PHILADELPHIA
has notified the Postmaster General tina,
after July 1st that road will not haul tb..
u. s. Post-Office cars over his road. bnt
will carry the mails as formerly like other
freight, charging full fare for every en-.
ployee of the Post-Office Department who
goes over the road. The Postmaster-Gen-
eral will then begin suit in the United
States courts to compel them to take the
postal cars The company holds that the
United States canhot require the road Ia
carry the mails in a given way, so long a.
the company is not consulted as to thu.
price to be paid. The managers of the
road have offered TO submit the question Of
compensation to jury or TO arbitrator
but as the Postmaster-Generalr refuses 10
recommend to Congress any action th,.
company will take the course indicated in
order to make test case.
Senator Schurz being asked one dav if
there was any truth in the statement tina,
through the interposition of Senator Jones.
he had become reconciled to President
Grant. replied he knew nothing abOutit. but
would ask Jones. The latter gentleman.
upon being Intercepted, said he was igno-
rant of having brought about any such az
ranGement.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24
Letters from Senator Morrill, and Repre-
sentative Willard.

The following letters were sent to the
Rennblican State Convention in reply to
letters inviting the gentlemen writing
them. to he present and address the State
Convention. holden at Burlington, on the
18th inst.
WASHINGTON, d. c June 8. 1874.
Hon. Georqe Nichols, Secretary Of STATE
ReDublican Committee, Northfetd, YER
mont:
MY DEAR SIR:-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your invitation In
behalf of the Republican State Committee
to meet the Republicans of Vermont In
State Convention, to be held at Burlington
on the 18th of June.
As Won will have seen. Congress has
voted to adjourn on the 22d of June, and
in view of the fact that a large share OF the
most important legislation is frequently
not determined until the last week in ses-
sion, am persuaded that you will concur
with me in the opinion that l may best
serve the state, and perhaps the country,
by remaining at my present post OF duty
With this impression, | regret that your
invitation. which under other circum-
stances would have been accepted with
much qualification, must now be declined
But there is a large amount OF vastly
important work for Republicans yet to do,
and which none but Republicans are likely
to do. The foundation of the Republican
party was based upon the purest principles
that ever reused the souls of men or Genet
ed together political party. Its mission
is not ended, and unlike any other party
it is ready to cut off its right hand if it
offends. 1t will wash and be clean, which
the Democratic party has no intention of
doing. and if it had, could not, it is to be
feared, find the requisite amount of soap
and water. Very truly yours,
JUSTIN S. MORRILL,.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

THE New POSTAGE BILL.-We under
stand the exact condition in which the
postage law was finally left by the second
conference committee, whose report was
adopted by both Houses. is in brief as fol-
lows:
Daily newspapers. two cents per pound, prepaid after
January |, 1879, weekly newspapers and periodicals.
three cents per pound; prepaid after same date All
free within the county publication
Newspaper exchanges free.
The Congressional Record when sent from the
publication Office is subject to the law daily
newspapers: transient copies of the " Record
cent each Congressmens speeches have special
privilege.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

The amended pension law will make
some changes of Importance to those en-
titled to receive them. The total, or first
grade pension, is increased from S35 to
$50 Il month. The amputation of a leg
above the knee: or an arm above the ell
bow, is rated at S25 each. There is also
a bill pending in the Senate which allows
$50 for an artificial eye, and extending
the provisions of the law to dependent
father or mother, and increasing the
amount to those who have lost one arm
and one foot, one arm and one leg, to the
sum of each pension.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24
BOSTON MARKET.

Gold, in Boston, Tuesday, June >, lII5.
Quotations OF United States stocks fol-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

After the reading of the resolutions,
Hon. n. B. Stafford of Hartford moved that
the resolutions be recommitted, with in
structions to report II resolution opposing
the renewal of the reciprocity resolution,
which was lost, and thereupon the resolu-
lions were adopted.
On motion, the convention adjourned
sine die
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

The st. Adams Advertiser palpably mis- sed fig
ure i'll styling Gen. Thomas notorious political war
widow" Gen. Thomas has been as unassuming as he
brave soldier and honest politician. His
promotion in the army, his civil office Lieutenant
Governor his federal office Pension Agent his hon
orary Office President of the Soldiers Re SDcl
ETY. of Vermont Officers, all came to him in recognition
of his merits and not in response to begging on his
part He is universally esteemed for his stralghtfor
ward character and honest warmth of heart We
heard before sighting allusion him any Yer
mont republican brother soldier; and though the
Advertiser has explained that the term it applied to
him was rather jocular than otherwise, there are
many of the Advertisers friends that not par
tlcularly pleased with that kind of joking.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

A motion to refer all resolutions to this
committee without debate was adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Hunt of St. Adams. it
was voted that a committee of five, to re-
port names for state committee for the
next two years, be appointed by the Chair.
The convention then adjourned to two
o'clock P NJ
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24

This completed the speaking and the
balloting commenced, the chairman hay
ing appointed Messrs. Ballard, Harrison,
Henry, Munson and Sawyer, to act as tell
ers. The ballots having been taken, sort
ed and counted, We're found to stand as
follows:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-06-24
The State Convention.

Agreeably to previous call, the Republi-
cans of Vermont assembled by their dele
gates in State Convention in the City Hall
at Burlington, on Wednesday, June 18th,
and were informally called to order by
Hon. George w. Grandey. Chairman of
the State Committee, at II o'clock A. NJ.
The Committee not having at that hour
completed the roll of delegates, Gen. Gran
dey, in happy but briefspeech, introduced
Hon. George F. Edmunds, one of our Sena-
tors in Congress, who had come in from
Washington the previous afternoon, by in
vitation, to address the Convention. In
an ingenious, well-constructed speech of
an hour in delivery, Senator Edmunds ably
defended the Republican party, as the party
for the times, and made mastery ex-
position Of its principles and vindication of
its work.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Edmunds re-
marks, the convention proceeded to a tenn
porary organization. There were contest
ing delegations from Bristol and Georgia,
and a substitute offered by the Newport
delegation for one of their number who was
absent. The committee referred the mat
ter to the convention, and the convention
referred it back to them. They afterward
reported, sustaining the first delegations
from Bristol and Georgia. and refusing to
admit the Newport substitute, as the eau
Gus had not authorized the delegation to
fill vacancies
Hon. Henry II. Powers of Morrsville
was chosen temporary chairman, George
R. Chapman, Esq, of Vergennes, tempo
rary secretary, and on motion of Hon. c.
III. Heath of Montpelier, the temporary was
then made the permanent organization,
with the addition of three vice presidents
and an assistant secretary. c. NJ. Stone of
St. Johnsbury was made assistant secre-
tary; Hon. Heman Carpenter of Mortified,
Hon. John Porter of Hartford, and Col
John w. Newton of St. Adams were chosen
vice presidents.
On motion of Hon. George H. Bigelow
of Burlington, the following gentlemen
were appointeda committee on resolutions ::
Geo, H. Bigeow of Burlington
y. L. Butterfeld of Wilmington
Redheld Proctor of Rutland.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
4 Mistake

II has been supposed that our old boot and
shoe man, Joe Megafiin, had gone crazy That
was the impression Of his ncighbors, Judging
from the immense stock Of goods he has been
receiving for the last two weeks, but the facts
are that it 10 getting generally known that he
keeps the best stock in the country, and the in
crease in his trade makes it compulsory on him
to keep about double the amount of stock OF
goods usually required in his line. His stock ID
full and complete and he claims to be able to fiji
any foot from that of Il six weeks baby to an
elephant Call and see him before you buy your
supply for the fall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
SPEAR 4 cEAsvA-s HAT, ca? AND Fvs
STORE.
The Most Complete Establishment OF the
Kind West of Chicago.

Mr., 5. Spear has been in the east some four or
five weeks engaged in buying the most cxten-
sive stock Of hats, caps, and fur goods ever in
troduced in this section, and will be back with q
portion of his purchases this week. This firm
mot only soil large quantities Of goods at retail
in this county, but do large wholesale bust
mess, supplying many firms with goods, in some
instances at points not less than one hundred
miles from Ottawa The firm gives constant en-
ployment the entire year, to large force, en-
gagged in making furs, gloves and caps Byspecial
arran cement, which Mr. Spear has consummated
during his eastern trip, they will hereafter re
ceivc the latest London, Paris, and New York
fashions in head dress for their customers, there
by supplying a long needed want. The Messrs.
Spear IL Charvat aim to keep as fine line OF
goods as can be found in any similar house in
Chicago. All orders for hats, caps, gloves, ladies'
seal SACKS, will be filed promptly. In the latter
article they are making a superior article OF
goods, and we are glad TO learn, are securing
many orders. Drop in and examine their new
stock when il arrives, and Mr.. Charyat will show
you the latest styles with his accustomed polite
ness
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

MEXICAN SoLDIERs.-Thc managers of the
proposed grand re union of Soldiers of this coun-
ty, on the 10Th inst, are especially DESTROYS OF
having a full turn out of the surviving soldiers
of the Mexican war who went from, or now re
side in this county. An especial and honorable
place will be given them in the demonstration,
and a full turn out is earnestly desired.
As will be seen by notice elsewhere, it IL
proposed, if enough of them are got together, to
organize society of the Mexican soldiers OF
this county with view to keeping up perma-
nent acquaintance among them and having &C.
casional reunions Of their own.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
Prof, Willis.

1t gives US pleasure to see among US once more
Prof. Willis. who has been absent several mouths
on a pleasure tour, during vacation of the dane
ing school. He has visited all the popular re-
sorts of fashion where the elite of society con
gregate during the summer months, He watch
ed closely all .hc new dances and comes back
with repertoire full of new and beautiful dances
which he will introduce to his pupils during the
fall and winter term at his Dancing Academy.
The next term begins Oct lst. He Is most
successful teacher, and as a caller for cotilion
parties has no equal in this section of country
He also furnishes splendid music for parties
public or private, and is always ready to respond
ON short notice
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

ANorHER NEBRASKA EXCU RsIoN.-The late
excursion from Aurora to Nebraska, in which
many citizens of this county took joyous part,
having been such splendid success, another has
been projected for the benefit o. the NJ. +.
Church of Yorkville. The train will leave Auro-
va at O'Clock p. NJ, Sept. 18th, passing Sand
wch at -, Earl at $50, Mendoza ut 2:55, &c.
Persons gong up by the morning accommoda-
ton train from Ottawa, &c, connect with the
excursion. The excursion is over the C., B Il q.
r. Il. to Lincoln, Crete, Wilbur, Beatrice and
Paramount Nebraska. Fare 81 Tickets must
be purchased before Sept. 18th, and are good to
return by any train within 30 days. Tickets can
be had on application to c. II. Reeves, Aurora, or
Rev VIM. Cone, Yorkyillc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

The Wilmington .idVocate has this notice OF a
clergyman who numbers his ardent friends in
this county by many humid reds:
The Rev. T. 5. Heating left this city on Mon.
day to take charge Of the pastorate at Champaign
in this State. During the year of Father kcat.
inc's stay here, the reverend gentleman made a
great many friends, and it is due the truth to say
also, few enemies Both were made by his open,
frank, and unrccnting war on whisky-thc
blightning curse to the Irish race, as body
Enemies in such cause were welcome, and
friends, fOur-fOld so. On the temperance qucs.
ton Father Heating was radical, and it is 10 be
hoped that his successor may be equally 50. The
good wishes Of many Will follow HIM to his new
and extensive field Of labor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
SPACE. hw. ?w. il NJ. ! Nj. Nj. sM. lY.
r.reire lines of Agate make one saualc.

Twelve lines of Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under contract must b. plainly
marked the length Of time desired they will be contn
ued and charged for until ordered ont.
Business and professional cards mot exceeding ve les)
Inserted ~ Ave dollars per over five lines one dol
Ar per line extra.
Transient advertising In all cases be paid strictly in
advance.
II Yearly advertisers d.tontinung their advertise
ments before the expiration the contract Will charg
above. Extra charge will also be maze
or dissolution and not connected with her
regular business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line.
n in no case will these terms be departed from
~ The date on the slip on which the subscribers name
s printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should De
careful to notice that the date the slip corresponds to
the date to which they have paid and at once notify he
publishers ofany discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
To all La Sale County Soldiers of the Mexican
War

The managers of the proposed grand demon
stration of la Sale county soldiers at Ottawa on
the Goth inst. having included in their invitation
all La Sale county soldiers who participated in
the Mexican war; the undersigned, soldiers OF
that war, respectfully urge all surviving soldiers
of that war residing in, or who went from this
county, to be present at the demonstration on
the Doth inst, or in case of their inability to at
tend. to send their names and address imme.
diately to Mai Theo. c. Gibson, at Ottawa
I. c. GIBSON,
DoNAT HOLLECKER,
WIN OSNAS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

II. j. GILLEy-This hourishing merchant will
return home to-day with full confidence that he
has purchased the most select and fashionable
stock of goods ever brought to Ottawa. This
news will be satisfactory to his many customers
as all well know that as a buyer MIR, Giilen is 4
success
His few remnants speak well for his ability in
selecting sacable goods, and we doubt not his
full stock will be not only mammoth in quantity
but select in quality and cheap in price. Call
and look at his Goods.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

This lady is now receiving her fall stock OF
millinery goods, which comprise all the latest
and best patterns and perfect stock Of mate.
rial. The ladies will be glad 10 know this popu-
lar store is being filled thus early in the season.
Call there before buying anything elsewhere
Also case OF pattern hats and bonncts may be
expected the beginning of next week, direct
from New York
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
yeteranslOf 1912.

County Soldiers and Sailors Association in.
structs the Secretary to send to the surviving
soldiers and sailors of the war of 1912 an inyita'
ton to attend the reunion on the Goth inst. l
will be greatly obliged to any and all persons
who will send to me by letter the names and
post Office address of such veterans, if any there
be, now living in the county. F. M. SArr,
Scc'y. Soldiers and Sailors Association.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

NEW TELEGRAPH OFEICE.-Thc new line oil
telegraph known as the Atlantic and Pacific has
at last been completed, and an office, under charge
of Miss l.. j. Kibby has been opened in the base.
ment Of the Clifton Hotel The company offer
all inducements rendered 10y any company for
the transmission Of dispatches, and guarantee
prompt delivery of messages intrusted to them
They have direct communication with stock
Yards. and board of trade in Chicago, as well as
tbro nsh lines to all points east
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

The annual September session of the Board OF
Supervisors of La Sale county will commence
on Tuesday of next week, being the Second
TucSddy in September"
All persons having claims against the county
should present them at that time, duly verified
by affidavit, as required by the new law, which
went into effect on the LIST day Of Juiy last.
II. A. MCCALEB, County Clerk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
Gone.

Our Sam Dittcnhocfcr is now in the eastern
market buying our first fall stock. Our immense
business obligcs Sam to visit the market early
and often, thus keeping our stock constantly
fresh and clean Everything that looks well and
wears we'll and is Of good style, will be found IN
our stock We still maintain our established
reputation for selling the best OF goods at the
lowest of prices. NJ. STIEfEL 20,
Clothcrs, White Corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05

THoRToN's FoRT-NE-Thc secondhand auc-
tioncer Thornton, has had his fortune told. Can
there be any truth in it? We infer not as he IS
put down as a ladies' man, gwen to drink, and
liable to spend much money. Some people VINO
do not know him might believe this, but any OF
our citizens WHO are personally acquainted with
his amiabe disposition and misery department
cansot swallow it, The question is how can a
fOrtune-teller guess so close.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-09-05
on short notice

THE SOLDIERS REL NIoN-None but the most
encouraging reports come to the managers from
all part, of the county in reference to the pro.
posed soldiers reunion at Ottawa on the Goth
inst. There is no doubt but that all who can
come viii be here, and that there will be thou
sands of them. La Sale county sent out in all
six or seven regiments, and at least third Of the
men survive and will come to the feast if they