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Spain.

The minister OF foreign affairs at Madrid
on Wednesday handed TO Mr.. Cushing, L. S.
minister, an official notification, which has
been tclegraphcd to Washington, of SPANS
READINGS, To pay To the L. 5 The indemnity
adjudgcd against her as growing out Of the
Nirginius affair.
There are many rumors o. important mill
tary movements, but there has been 10 ser-
Gus fighting during the past week
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HOME Matters.
II. j. GiIlen's.

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As briefly noticed in last weeks Fsrr TRADrR.
this very popular dry goods emporium is in re
celpt OF another large invoice of fan and winter
goods BY close attention to the wholesale mar.
kcts, Mr.. q. has been enabled to make his pur
chascs upon weak feeling and what lie has
thus saved he proposes to divide with his custo.
mers. by the receipt Of his late purchases his
stock is again illed to completion and contains
the latest styles in dress goods as well as the
most desirable assortment in all other articles
which 1t takes to make up iirstclass stock. As
intmated above, the purchase was made at the re-.
cent decline when retailers who would buy Leay.
lily were enabled TO get nearly their own figures.
This feature, coupled with the fact that the stock
hand before the arrival of the last invoice was
OF the most desirable character, enables Mr.. Gil
len 20 offer inducements to purchasers even
greater than heretofore and certainly much more
desirable and cheaper than they can obtain at
any other house.
We might enumerate many articles and nul,-
liah low prices upon them, but forbear as the en-
tire stock is offered at figures to suit the
most economical purchaser. Mr. Gillen is too
well known as 4 business man to need any bun
comb from LIE, the people being well aware that
what he proposes 30 do he will fulfill 4 call at
his establishment will convince any that we have
not overdrawn the picture but that II. J. Gllen
has the most extensive stock in the market and
will dispose Of il at the lowest possible price.
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Mexico.

CITY "t MENICo, Dec. 3-The articles OF
amendment To the Constitution, making
changes in Congress and creating Senate,
having passed Congress, were solemnly pro
mulgated rs the law of the land, with the fir
Ing of cannon, ringing OF bells, and Grand
military review by the President.
Debate is now progressing in Congress on
the bill restricting the powers of The Roman
Catholic Church. One clause provides for
the complete separation Of Church and State,
and another tor the expulsion of Sisters Of
Charity from the Republic.
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ii 1t is still true that "a loose theology begcts
a loose morality then has Henry Ward Bee
cher been very little purified by the fiery or.
deal through which he has passed during the
last year When, II few years ago, he preach.
cd his famous sermon against the doctrine of
eternal punishment by fire and birthstone,
AMI boosted tha, ne had shocked The bot
tom out of hell, II leviiy 50 Inconsistent with
the character he had assumed of being an
exponent OF the severe religion of the Puri.
mnS, naturally begat the suspicion that his
moral stamina could not long maintain a
grade above that of his orthodoxy, and the
suspicion was justified hv the subsequent
Tilton revelations. Again Becchcr iustifcS
suspicious OF returning moral weakness by
preaching Il hctcrodoX sermon (guared by
puritanic standards against The sanctirv of
The sabbath. In his sunday morning ser.
mon week or two ago he insisted that the
Hebrew Sabbath was never obligatory upon
Christians, and that tho institution Of the
Lord Day had no warrant in scripture. lie
therefore advised his hearers In make the day
one of delight; Il day To 20 10 the parks. 10
have excursions and picnicS and to 20 10
operas and balls in the evening.
We can understand and overlook such
teachings from man educated on the cont
ncnt, like Boss llesing; but IN a descendent
of the pilgrims, protesting to be TN cNemplar
and exponent OF their morality and theology.
such laxity Is objectionable
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

| Dave Gage, the defaulting Chicago City
| Treasurer, who was tried last week at Wau-
kegan on criminal prosecution for embez-
element, has been acquitted The Chicago
papers generally denouncc the verde. in I'm.
measured terms the Times stigmatizing it as
the stupid action Of dozen Of Lake county
"grangers.' The case was very simple one.
Gage was elected treasurer of Chicago as a
"retormer,' promising that, whereas his pre-.
decessors had made good deal Of money by
ioaning the city funds in their charge, lie
Gage would pay over to the city all money
he might make IN that way. Gage, on these
promises, was elected and thereupOn pro
ceedcl TO loan the city funds contrary to
law to Tom, Dick and Harry, and within a
year accounted to the city for $4,000 thus
earned as interest But in the midst Of this
loose business the panic occurred, and then
Gage found that Tom, Dick and Harry, who
had paid such handsome sums as interest,
were unable to pay back the principal of
their loans; and when David came to make
his settlement, he was some 100000 short.
That it was clear case under the law of en-
bezzlement was unYuestionable; but Gage 5
defence was that the City Council, by accept.
ing the $i30,000 interest he had paid them,
had sanctioned and constructively authorized
the questionable practice Of lOaning or per
sonaly borrowing and using the city funds,
and were therefore equally responsible with
him for whatever loss accrued from the
practice And on this flimsy plea Gage las
been acquitted.
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The .K,HdQM Meas Is The name OF a new
paper the first number Of which was issued
last Saturday. 1t is neatly printed, in the :
page form, with a patent inside. The pub.
Usher is +. ID. Ford, formerly connected
with the BVlietia, We believe, in the same
city. ia politics the publisher says the pa
per will be " independent republican, what
ever that may nean. We should say, at a
rough guess, the prospects for second rc
publican paper in Mendoza ought not 10 be re-
markedly brilliant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

BrENos AYREs, Dec. At is officially an.
nounccd that Gen Mitre, having been defeat
ed and finding himself closely pursued by
the Government forces, proposed terms upon
which he would caplulate. His proposition
was rejected, and he finally surrendered I'M
conditionally with his army, and peace has
been restored.
In the Province oi Buenos Ayrcs the Gov
eminent troop, are IN pursuit Of ArrcGondo,
whose advanced guard has been defeated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

The Iowa Episcopal Diocesan Convention
met at Davenport on Tuesday and after two
formal ballots, elected the Rev DIR. II. G. Pot.
ter, rector oi Eyace Church, New York. rs
bishop OF the diocese, in place of Bishop Lee.
deceased. Grace Church has for years been
regarded - the most aristocratc and fashion.
able church in New York city, though DIR.
Potter himself has always been regarded rs
an earnest unos,eniaiious Christian. OF
course both As to salary and personal com
forts, his position IN Iowa will be much be
meath that which he now enjoys and his nc
ceptance of the new responsibility will he a
fair indication of his willingness to sacrifice
personal ease for the sake of the cause.
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Ii will be good news to western farmer!
aud shippers to learn that the Saratoga com
Lination of railroad monopolists is complete
" busted The Baltimore and Ohio road hav
having pcrsistcntly refused to join the conspi
racy, the Michigan Central nextfiew the track,
and then the arrangement went by the board.
All the big lines to the east are now carrying
freight on their summer schedules for freight
OF the 4th class
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Charles Forester, for the last 10 years su-
perin,endent of the newspaper department IN
the New York post Office, communicates 10
the New York .Sas curious Renaissance
Of the franking privilege lie renenbers
when Col Reside, the great mail contractor
of former days, had to bring a horse behind
his mall-coach from Washington to New
Jersey as mail-ma,ter. The Animal was for
walded by mezter Of Congress under the
ranking privilege.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

Two young men named Downing, who
Tere confined in the Pontiac calaboose las,
week for drunkenness, in attempting to light
tier pipes, set their straw beds on fire and
persisted IN the flames before help could
reach them from without
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FOREIGN NEWS.


Heavy gales occurred on Wednesday on
the Irish coast. \ large vessel from Quebec
to Shields was totally wrecked and - Of her
crew were drowned.
Observations of the transitof Venus which
occurred on Tuesday, were taken by the Brit
ish expeditions at Cairo and Suez, At Shang.
hal the weather was cloudy
Mr.. Dsraelis health is so seriously i'm
paired that he will probably be compelled to
resign the premiership, and the question as to
his successor is being agltated.
The ship ioners on the Clyde and the
operatives in the Dundee iute mills are on a
strike.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

i republican merchant in Cincinnati, Aay.
Ylng a large business with the south, stated
openly, last week, tla, he considered his cred
is in that section worth twca,y per cent
more since the recent elections. The pack.
ers there attribute the advantage in hogs 10
the same cause
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

What compliments pass when the grea,
meet! When the Hawaiian King kalakaua
reached San Francisco he sent telegraph
despatch to his great and good friend Pres
ident Grant, and the President, in reply, sent
a despatch 10 "lis great and good friend, his
ROYAL Isshness King Kalskaua." Great
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

Occidental Lodge, No. 40 4. F. d !. W., elected
the following officers at the last meeting: II. F.
Clark, Master: c. VI. Catlin, 5. W; Fred. F.
Crane, J. W; II. C. Nash Treas; K. W. Holmes
Sec; ". B. Titus, :. D.; Alexander HANNAH d.;
Patrick Ryan and g. c. Glover, Stewards; JustNs
Harris Tyler.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

The greatest bargains that you can find in OF
tawa are is at S c. Barnetts lie is closing out his
large stock Of winter goods, consisting OF over
coats, business suits, dress suits, and q large
variety of underwear, hats and caps and furnish
ing goods Also a large line Of boys and youths
clothing. lie has placed these goods at SO low
figures O, to be sure thatno one else can under
l I
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Fine way and china dolls, at Walther's.

+. y, Perry, the gentlemanly salesman at 4.
Frank x COS, was of age yesterday, at least it
was his birthday He will, however, stick to the
promises of his boyhood days. viz sell bis friends
goods at friendly prices, Call on Ferry and lie
will do Won rood
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1t will be well for persons having money WHICH
they wish to invest IN q ,ale and profitable hua'
mess TO examine to workings OF the Fox river
horse collar manufacturing company at Dayton,
Ills So great is the demand Tor thelr goods 'ho'
dealers are already sending in their orders Tor
spring delivery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

ness and goodness are IN danger of coming
IN use as terms to measure stcwng capac-
Ity of bad whisky.
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OTHER MATTERS.

1t is said 10 be quite amusing, on the reas.
sembling OF the members of congress, to
hear the various excuses given by different
members for their defeat in November.
Third term, nepotism and Louisiana were
among the leading excuses, but all centered
in the chief cause-Grant. Butler alone at
tributes his defeat to the advocacy Of curren-
cy imitation. From Pennsylvania the mem
bers of both parties seemed to agree that the
desire Of the people 10 break up the rule of
Cameron caused the republican defeat in that
state
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

\ niece aud nephew of Charles Dickens
are residing at Amboy. The children are
under the guardianship of Henry Keeling,
Esq, snd attend the public school
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-12-12

RErURNED.-"Wall" Harden, painter Of some
note in this city, has returned from a months
tour in the south. During his journey he visited
Memphis, Nashville, Cairo and other places.
He did not buy all OF the cities whcL he visited.
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From Washington.
CONGRESS.

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\ Social hop with Prof. Denhard's full band
will enjoy themselves on Monday evening at
Turner. Hall. Everybody ought 70 20. Tick
cts Sl00
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Arrangement, lave been made for holding the
sunday afternoon meetings Of the Ottawa lem
pcrance League in Plymouth church al" ociock'
NJ.
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AL subscriptions to be paid in advance,
Eemttances may be made through money
order or registered lester
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,ur,p, Car,r.! CHEAr.,-For Christmas and
Nc, Years presents cali at Waltler's.
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Nryorrr>: / story OF Gcrn.sn Love. BY
Georre p. Upton. Jansen, M"Clurg \ Co, CHI
cngo.
This i, Il charming tory Of ideal love. sall of
beauty. tcndcrne-, and pathos, with Just enough
Of plot To serve u, thread upon which to hang
brief but intensely interesting essays on theol-
ocy, art. literature and social habits: Prof. Feul-
inc, an eminent German scho!or, tells the simple
trutb in saving Of II, 1T Is a beautiful poem in
prose have spent holy hour OF
devotion in pcru>ing its inspired pages"
Ii the story is charming. so is the manner in
which it has been produced 10y Messrs. Janson,
McClurg " Co. The print Is the perfection Of
topographic neatness, and the binding an honor
to the art. It Is gotten up in the richest holiday
form. and i onc Of the choicest modcratc-prieed
gifJ books OF the season.
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Our Clubbing.

We arc prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing
both at the prices named. The offer is open
to old subscribers or new at any post Office
in the country:
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Times. s3l5
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For the great 80 cent winter cap 20 to \. Al
sChulcr's
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For the great 30 cent win ter cap, 60 20 A. Al
schucI's.
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1 rance.

President MGMahon's message, (ot which
We published brief abstract last week. is
generally well received by the public The
republicans are pleased, regarding it as di-
rected against the legitimsts, while the latter
regard it as directed against the radicals.
The left Opposition in the assembly have
decided to await the result of Il discussion Of
bills before moving for dis
solution. Some sensation is caused by pref.
~ positive intimation that President McMa.
hon has decided to form a new ministry in
January.
In conformity with resolution of the
American congress, /. ). Minister Wash.
burne, on Wednesday, handed to VI. Oscar de
Lafayette, grandson ofthe Marquis de Latay.
cite, the watch which Washington presented
to the latter at the capitulation Of Lord Corn.
wallis. The watch had been stolen from La
tayettc during his visit TO the /. 5. in 1925,
and was only recovered year ago, when
directed its return to I.afayette's
heir.
Daniel printing house at Lille, the larg.
est in France, was destroyed by fire on Wed
nesday. Loss 100000
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GERMANY.

The proceedings of the PrusSlan Reichstag
(parliamenD at Berlin are actually becoming
spicy and interesting. On the 4th inst Prince
Bismarck announced IN that body that the
sum in the federal budget for the maintenance
Of German legation at the Vatican had been
stricken out
On the same day, the deputies from Elsace
and Lorraine presented written notice that
they could not serve on the committee on the
Elsace and Lorraine budget and loan bill
In the course of a subsequent debate Herr
Joerg, Bavarian deputy and member ofthe
clerical party, made fierce attack on Bis.
marcks foreign policy, declaring lie had
made tiasco Of his attempted interference
with Spain, and as 10 Kulman's attempt on
his life, which Bismarck made an excuse for
his hostility TO the Pope, Joerg declared ev.
erybody knew that Huffman was insane This
last remark seems TO have touched the prime
minister 10 the quick. He denied that Kull-
man was insane, and averred that lie was in.
stigated to assassinate him Bismarck by the
utramontanes, and quoted Ullman confes-
sion 10 substantiatc the assertion. Il asked
Kullman," he said, why he wished to kill
me. He answered, because you insulted my
party. asked which party. He answered
the centre, or ultramontanes. You may
thrust kullman away" continued Bismarck,
nevertheless lie is one of you
In reply 10 Herr Wlndhorst, an untrapl.
ontane deputy who censured the government
for Withdrawing its legation to the Vatican,
Bismarck said: Germany recognizes the
pope as head of the Roman Catholic church,
but requires no legation at the Vatican. If
negotiations with the pope become necessary.
they can he conducted through the ambassa.
dor TO Italy,
The debate continued until late hour and
was acrimonious throughout, and was pub,
lishcd in extra editions of the evening papers,
an unusual enterprise.
The trlal Of Count Won Arnim commenc-
cd at Berlin on Wednesday, The court room
was dcnsey crowded, and over fifty reporters
were present, OF various nationaities. The
whole Of the first and part of the sccoud day
were CONSUMED in reading the indictment
against the count, and his reply.
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Tie Ia sale and Peru street cars will begin .
rim in about ten days, the rack having peen
completed from the Chambers House in the lat
ter city through IL sale 10 Naiihiesson x Rege-
l,r's Zine Works
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The place 10 buy boots aud shoes cheap IS Al
Morgan's boot and shoe store.
Trunks at less than Manufacturers pricss,'st
A. lischuler's.
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Reasonable Conclusions,

Buy your candies and toys for your Christmas
rees at Walter s Santa Claus store.
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'oys and notions, all kinds, at Billings
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For the great - cent winter caT, 20 10 \ A.
syhuleI',
, 1874-05-24

The Atlanta {Gn.) Herald, adopting tho style Of
one Of Bob Hart's best forensic efforts, denies
That the genial Toombs is in favor Of d Third
Term. It says:
II there is bold representative antaaonis: Of i'm
ec7nl;5u in the land. i. ia Too1rbs. By nature and
k,tuc4t.on the IL born, consummLte, unchange-
kbe bertxlo7er. Ee is democratic to tie hacl boue.
Torshtpcr Of freedom in ita broadcast latitude incar
patton Of legitimate repuLlIcanisln, deadly foe Of
57anny In I'll forms, champion Of popular sorereign
IT, adorer and exponent Of great Magnn Cbara, and
fe apostle OF person lit egty regulated only by
The law Of consentin3 resson Tooubs III the last
on the face Of the b1oad green earth TO be ipexi
ss He Is by rery constitution natnral-aorn rebel
essiHst the faDfarana1o cf kingcrait. The is a
leader Ct men, sud mugIe the royal scorn Le
Nould feel for tho fictitious authority Of !:-
reiod Prince ruling BY the hereditary slasaress Of
pthers snd not By tic seif-asserted supremacy of
6ng]v intellect and regal manhood.
What! Toon.bs Nh imEc=ialiEt! !! We would aa soon
took for eagle to chirp coptcnodly tue slle1aipae
fc1 OF caged canary. The thing IL abs4rd, inposi
k.e. Toosab@ knce.er 1t the throne Of formulated
tstcsty eycophsntic idolater OF t.ntinabulous ce,
~ oheaant subject caprc!ocs personal authority
6evoter Of despotism! Why, would lie to make the
saan's whole bAzsng life l3lug lie, his Hho!e brilliant
Eareer Of iperious brain harleluinistc cnockery.