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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-16

The strength of the American Republic"
says a writer, "iS III the universal desire to
own house 1t is molding all the people,
native ard foreign born, into one hOmogenc.
Gus mass. The ownership of "a home is some
thing of which neither the Irish peasant nor
the German laborer has, in his own country,
any conception; but it is here the goal of his
hopes and desires. Education comes next;
it is something the need of which is not
felt until the adornments Of home are thought
Of This desire to own the roof under which
one sleeps is distinctively an American char.
acterestic, and seems by nature adapted to
the growth which is raising Us in importance
in the scale o.. nations"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-16
FUk MIT'USEs
Changers Own Terms.

The subscribers having FOR the last three months fully
that nimble sNpcnce will propose
there is special factory nearly every srtce ia
nture line and they buy from first hand, ony and for
ash and thus get discount Of from per cent
sell goods for six months at wholesale dealers
prices Every article will he marked down TO the Lowest
hgure mo abatement and strictly ash only.
May i, 1874 RUSSELL q son.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-16

AMMONIA FOR WHoOPISG .COUGH.-A writ
cr in the Nedicdl J0yyUdl, London states that
in case of whooping .c0ugh in the last stage
that is, after the third week-he has had one
ounce of the strongest liquid ammonia put
into gallon of water in an open pan, and the
steam kept up by means of halfa brick made
red-hot throughout, and put into the boiling
water containing the ammonia, the pan being
placed in the middle of a room, into which
the patients were brought as the ammonia
steam was passing off The method he says,
was used in the evening, before bedtime, and
it proved so efficaciouS in abating the spas
modic attack, and after three or four days
terminating the malady, Is TO establish, be-
yond doubt the value of this mode Of inhal-
ing ammonia as therapeutic agent in tran
quilting the nervous system in the whoop'
cough.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-16
MambrinO TrOtting Stallion
ED BRO WIN

VIII BE- found Tor the OF 1874 the Fair Grounds OF
swa, III. lie viii he limited 10 twenty-five mares at 20
mArcSi0 NJ the time ice the balance when tue mare
is known to be with foal. Parting IN mare, or moving
her out OF the county that she ned IN a. time OF service
fOrs the insurance Good pasture for mares nom dis
lance. Accidents at owners risk.
ED BROWN Is a black year Old N hands hgh, heaVy
bone with perfection Of form and temper. GOT by MambH
Prince he by Cays MaubrlnO thrt the size OF Lady
Thorpe 2g Gays Manb mo CLti was got by hambrtno
Paymastcr who was by MambltuO ont OF mare by Pay
master. MambrinO wis Of imp Messenger Messen
ger was the Ablni. aud grad sire OF RysdlCks
HamblctouIan, the sire u Dexter IA well a. Aanbrino
Chief HI BROW NJ dam. Fashion black mare sired ny
Marco; ID dam old Fan by CopperbOom. Care Of Mar.
tib Manchester. Owner, JND l.. GROVE. HprlI-2mOs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-16
FOR SALE.

heresidence lately occupied BY the Rev NJ K white
the north blui containing fourteen Of ebocs
land. with bearing frut trees. vines az will b sOh 81
bargain Enquireol e. ~. BRUSH.
Anx s-u 10 Posf Orss Hlosk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-05-16

considered each horse, and the pillow, as
good as a man each, at the digging. My
trouble Is to get sufficient number of boys
to pick up | would as soon have boys as
men, they will pick as many bushels each
as a man, and their labor does not cost over
oncthird as much,.-CountIy Gentlemen.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

eyes; but she motioned him away
He pleaded to her; told her Of his
long, long love, and Of all his trials,
his misery in seeing her another's
when he had acquired the wealth he
had striven for:and finally obtained
her promise of marriage in O year
from the day he found her free.
BERTHE sighed as she thought Of
the time that had elapsed during
their separation caused by her fool
ish whim of never marrying q poor
man. But her happiness now was
unalloyed, and happy in each others
love they returned to England,
where Marion Estney, then Marion
Gounain, met them and congratrla-
Ted their union after seven years sep
aration. ~ iAI ~ i
One day Philip brought little
sketch to Bertie, saying to her:
"This was my guiding star; to it 1
talked in my loneliness, and cher
ished in my joyr see, darling, what
was that letter about?" q aho
30, Philip, where did you get
that? l remember twas u letter
from Lord Cherasney."
"It was the first time I saw you,
dearest, and you took possession Of
my soul then, and still hold on to me-"
"May we always be so happy"
said BERTHE, and they were.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16
A sTEADFAsT CLUB.

Many, no doubt, remember the or
ganization in Philadelphia, in the
winter of 1850, Of o club composed
of twelve gentlemen--all in afiiuent
circumstances. A place for meeting
was procured and duly leased for a
term of twenty-five years-the club
partaking of their first dinner on the
'1st Of january, 1850, The under
standing was that tho meetings OF
the club should be annual, each
member pledging himself to be pres
ent on such occasion, if alive; and il
at distance from Philadelphia, and
in the event of a change having
taken place in his financial condition,
SO that he could not come without
distress, the other members were to
remit the necessary funds TO cover
his expenses. None other than the
twelve original members were allow
ed in tho club, and in case Of o death
of member, his chair, cups and
glass were to remain vacant. True
to their agreement, these gentlemen
have continued to visit tho club al
each anniversary of their first meet
ing. Each year the sad effects Of
time were painfully evinced by the
vacant chairs---and now, on the LIST
Of January, 1874, just twenty-three
years since their organization, the
last man sat down and partook Of O
solitary repast, his only companions
the eleven mute chairs formerly oc-
cupied by members now passed from
earth. What the feelings Of that
gentleman were at that solemn time
can be imagined, but not expressed.
The doors Of the club were that day
closed, there being no further oc-
casion for It's use. Truly, how short
is the tenure Of our existence herel
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

The BRAKEMAN. The brakemen on
the railroads have q way Of the r
own of yelling out the names OF
stations, and sometimes they twist q
plain name into something not read
ily understood, or misunderstood by
passengers. The other day, as a
train on the Detroit & Lansing road
was nearing Howell, the brakeman
put his head into tho car and shout
ed, "He-ow-ellp almost leaving out
the "ow." An old woman who had
u front seat caught the full force OF
tho word, and grabbing her satchel,
she exclaimed, "Sahes aliyel ID. that
80? Let mo Off few rods this sidoP'
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

|
An irish execution during the last
century was a ghastly sight, an
element Of reckless buffoonery blend
| ing with its cruelty and horrors.
When o man was condemned to
death, his relatives usually sent
him his coffin, as mark Of re-
membrance and kind feeling Tho
man on whom tho pathetic, and fine
old song of tie night before Ld,ry
aods $tretche9' was composed, was d
CRIPPLED outeast named lambert. H6
spent the astnight6f his life play
ing cards and drinking ron his own
coffin. Although cowardly, he. was
ferocious, and had always urged the
murder Of those whom he helped to
rob. On his way to the gibbdt, hg
screamed and fought, and had to be
dragged by the cord about his neck
to the gallows The great desire of
the condemned man was to Get his
friends to promise TO have the sun
geons open his jugular vein iinhopes
OF recovering him, becausea oelebra-
ted Dublin murderer had once been
resuscitated. The hangman with
execrable taste) was always disguised
in o fantastic manner. He wore d
grotesque mask ON his face, and on
his back an enormous hump, formed
by concealed wooden bowl, on
which he received the shower Of
stones that poured On him, and re-
bounded from him the moment tho
cart drew from under the murderer's
feet. ,,ao bnl
Tom Calvin the hangman, was
notoiiety in his day. Persons used
to visit him in his old age to see the
rope with which he had hung mnny
of his own nearest relations, The
favorite practical joke Of this wretch
was to suddenly, and slyly slip tho
rope round O visitors neck, and give
it a sudden chuck, so as to nearly
strangle him. II a criminal was re-
spited, the old man would curse and
grumble at any one staking tho
pAOuNA rOub VI lilp AllOuIu VI " pOOT
old man" Ho was always impatient
and testy II the criminal on the lad
der took mp too long time with his
prayers. e%Long lire oyou,N he used
to say; "make haste wild your pray
ers; the people is getting tired under
the swing-swong.
The most barberous execution,
howeyelS recorded IN Ireland was an
amateur one, when lieutenant in
the Wicklow militia, u tall, robust
man, named Hepenstal, finding no
tree to hang "Croppy" on, actually
killed the rebel by swinging him
over his shoulder with drun-cord.
In 1903, gang Of robbers was
captured near Bruff. One Of them
was woman named Farrell, who
Ind, it appeared, always been ex-
pected to find cord for persons con-
demned to death by the gang. She
had been known TO take off her npet-
ticoat, and twist the torn strips into
a rope, the strength Of which sho
would sit dowhand complacently test.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

Some men ii louisville Wore bet
ting on the weight Of 4 large muls
the other day, when ono man, who
was q good judge Of tho weight OF
live stock, got bohind The mple and
was measuring, whom something
appeared to loosen up NE mule
Just before the expert died DO gave
10 as bis opinion that II the mule Was
as heavy all over as he was behiads
no must wsigh not iAr from AZ ,0p0
] pounds
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

Jones dropped in at a close bar the
the other day and purchased a glass
Of his fayorits beverage. As he
munched tho customary Glove, he
observed that tho bartender had
returned him short change. "Well,"
said the gentleman Of tho shirt front
and diamond pin, "we'll owo il to
you" "But what kind of security
can you give me2r-askod tho wary
Jones. Suppose you take lean on
the barr was the roPly,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

A YOUNG Jonathan took it into his
head one day TO get a wife. lie ac-
cordingly looked about him, and
very soon made such selection az
suited him, and was not long in slrik'
ing q bargain and settling the prelim
inaries. He then applied to clergy.
man, stranger, 10 perform the core
mony.
"But are you prepared for such an
important change in life 2" seriously
inquired the reverend gentleman.
II guess l be- said Jonathan, "ioI
I've got my land paid for, and | own
a yoke Of steers and a cow"
Every we'll" said the clergyman
with long breath and a sober face,
Hall these may bo proper in their
place, to be sure; but have you oytI
thought Of salvation?'
'' "Sal Vationp says Jonathan, "who
under the sun Is she? ! don't want
her for wife. ! want Nell Baker,
The minister explained his mean
ing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

A PoETEss.--Mrs. Lemans Is poet
and rises early to construct rhyme
Mr.. Lemans is not a poet and conse.
quently prefefs TO draw the blankets
over his nose and think. Mrs.
Lemans finds Como trouble in conse.
quenoo to got Lemans QUO Of bed
After she has composed q verso or
two, she goes TO him, and The follow.
ing conversation takes place :,ACome
Augustus, comep she adds pefSuasiys-
.ly. 10. tarry not" she urges. Au.
gustus groans "rhrow of this un-
seemly lethargy," she cres, sand
come sip the nectar OF the morning
air /" Augustus Suddenly coDceiyes i
violent anilnosity for tho morning air.
"Sball got up and knock your he9d
oifp he asks. @Don't talk 50, Au-
gostus," she pleads; "do not yield 10
the seductive influences of the fair bnb
false goddess, Sleep, Lot us deter
Inino we will be free from It's chains.
Let us bust asunder the bonds which
hold US 10 the debilitating couch
Let u.s. Attbib iuneturS Mr. To-
mans is seen Eeaping ftom the bed
and catch epasmodically for a chair,
while Mrs. Lemaps may DO observed
fleeing through the hall 10 the great
est fear. But Mr. Iiemans gets over
the heat in a. few minutes, and beyond
registering tho vow that he willneyer
marry another poet, retains bis seren-
ity.--Daa5,7ay Ne'os
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

On the first dsy of the recent panic,
a man deposited $4,000 in bank,
and afterwards went 70 neighbor-
ing wine house ioraome refreshments.
While there heard that tle bank had
suspended payment, and now he
wishes he had attended TO pleasure
before business and taken tho drink
FIRST.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16
swORD AND Bt6v9.l

he slt .,N,fsf Vile 49,. y "a .5ifl,,s,ofa..Q
FROM THE TIE eERMAAtN oE worF9 ANe rgHIEn,
There once vast Count, so I've hesrd It said
Whof IL that his end drew near;
And he Gale hi sons before his Bed sA
Topartt .em IFS goods and gear 9giiiaf
He called for his plow, he call ID his sword.
That gallant. good and brave Y.
They brought them both at their father'A wofd
And thus he HIS blessings gave
son thee, my nrst-borrson, my pride and
might; ',~-''es- sats3l
Do thou my sword rctaini i,.ii..
My castle on the lordly height.
And all my broad domain.
"on thee my wclI-loyed younger boy "
My plowI here bestow, -,.
A peaceful life shalt thou enjoy;
In the quiet vale below. als .4.4
N iti ..tssg. g..a-,.a .e..-@,..,-as tia4 ~ ~
Contented sank the sire 10 rest.
Nov all was given away; ''f''ii
The sons held true his last behesl iHe''-
Fen on theft aging day. aAi III YHani
Now toll us what came Of the steel Of 1amei
ofthe castle and its knighti ''7'sf "i3S
And tell us what came'o 'of the vaieso tame.
Andthe humble peasant wightg"
0 ASH not of me what the end may bel
Ask OF tho county r6llnd ~ noG9IO
The ca stle Is dust, The swotd isfust,
The height s,butdesert ground.
But the vale spreads wids in theg goiden pfido
or tho autumn sunlight Row as54 s4;,.,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16
G. F. SETTLEMIER,
\ ALBANY BATH HOUSE,

I|l j Il nERsIGNED WOULD RESPECT
tilIr iniorm the citizens of Albany and vi
~ |lol DO has taken charge of this Establish
11d ~ keeping clean rooms and paying
anli1q TO business, expects to suit all
|Id % 81 favor him with their patronage.
hs|9fpre carried on nothing but
Ciass Hair Dressing Saloons,
IS give entire satisfaction to all.
E 0NIIlln and Ladies' Hair neatly cut
Imnb6od. JOSEPH WEBER.
v3n33tf.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

A little boy who appeared to be
very much excited ran across the
room 10 where his mother was sew.
ing, exclaiming. ma ma are they
going to sell my pa?" mo, no, my
dear" said the mother. "Why do
you think soY" because, ma, / saw
a large Government stamp on bis
back.p "You poor little gooseyp
said his mother i'It's only a strength
ening plaster"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

A Galesburg barber adytrtisos
himself. as q Professor Of crincultu-
ial abcission and craniolical trirsis /"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

Business notices IN Che local Columns. rs
cents per line, each insertlbfI. ..,s,... .'.
For legal and transient adtertisementa s. 50
per square Of J 2 lines, fot tho frst fdssftion,
and 81 % PER sqhaEe for each subsegusht " =,
sertion, 3, 55....s.. ~ /. s.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16
F Hands aud Face,
r. 0 Dryness Of the Skin,
r.. dc..

t4 uE0EMAE's CAMPHOR
WIIIIHLIlfRINE. Il keeps the hands
siaNN seohat you get HBGB-
N DrugEiIis, only Is cents.
na| N IlEoEHAN 4 Co., Chem
Nv York. ianl5Tlyi
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

"Oh, here you two ranaways are
said Marian. "lIr. Ellertou, papa
saws YOU arc to leave Us soon. / am
so sorry, for we shall miss you much,
How is Bertie's picture progressing
"She has her last sitting Tomorrow
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-01-16

He called for his plow, he call ID his sword,
That gallant. good and brave;
They brought them both at their fathers word
And thus he HIS blessings gave
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-19
LETTER From ANNAPOLES.

Correspondence Of The National Republican,
ANNAPOLIS, Nov. is, 1874.
The charter of the Southside Railroad Com
pany has been recorded at the Executive cham
termini of the road are Baltimore and EIlicOtt's
City, the whole route Of the road passing through
Baltimore county and Baltimore city. The
amount of stock is go, 900. The ineorporators Of
the road are William Wilkins, James A. Carey,
George J. Appold, Frank Prick, H. H. Crane, H
Simon and Talbot J. Taylor, all residents of the
State OF Maryland.
The receipts Of thecanal for the week ending
November Il were: From Cumberland, Sl5, 5l7. Al;
Georgetown, 8, 400; Hancock, sISl.sl; total re-
ceipts, Sl7,O4923. Accrued revenue at Cumber-
land during the week, 81, SOIL 90; number Of boats
leaving Cumberland during the same time, 135,
carrying Is 1856 tons Of coal.
The number of violations Of the oyster laws of
the State are very much smaller than those com
mitted in previous years. 1t is supposed that the
number Of guard-bOa the State now has has the
effect to keep dredgers of Of forbidden grounds.
The severe penalty for violating the law linear
ceTation in the penitentiary) imposed by the last
Legislature may have something to DO with IL.
The trees and sward Of the Naval Academy
show the effects Of fall The former have lost
their leaves and the latter is sere. The ever
greens alone remain with any appearance of life.
The leaves are gathered up and earted from the
grounds.
day, and signed the contract with b. II. Nc
Laughlin, Of Baltimore, to build the Normal
school building. The contract is little over
sTO,OOO The contractor has assigned his interest
to Vim. Z. Allen, who will give the requisite
bond. The commission to select site for the
Maryland House OF Correction will hold O meet
The Governor has appointed John P. Cuddy
Justice of the peace for the Tenth district of Bal
timore county, vice John s. Curtis, deceased;
also, E. q. Downs, justice Of the peace for the
Second district OF Queen Anne's county, vice
VIM. d. Smith, failed TO qualify.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-19
ARREST OF 4 OOATTHIEE

STOLEN GOODS FOUND ON HIS BACK.
Yesterday morning a notorious colored thief
and rough named Thomas White was brought
into the Police Court to answer the charge of
assault and battery on another colored man, and
while in the dock awaiting the hearing Of his
case Detective Sargent entered the courtroom.
As he was looking over the motley crowd huddled
together he espied White, and thought he was
the individual wanted for robbing clothing
store in Georgetown q short time ago. On max
ing q closer examination of the clothes the &C.
cused wore, the detective was satisfied that he
was wearing some of the stolen property. De-
termined to be sure Of the fact, he kept watch Of
the prisoner that he should not escape after
Judge Smell finished with him. But finding that
his honor had committed the man to jail to await
the action Of the grand jury, and being no further
disturbed concerning his presense when desired,
he proceeded to collect the evidence in connection
with the robbery. Accompanied by the proprie-
tor Of the store that had been entered they went
to the jail, and there the former recognized the
coat worn by White as his property, and one of
the number stolen. The accused will again come
before Judge Smell to-day for hearing in this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-19
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES

WEDNESDAY, NOV. Is, 1874.
No. 43l. The Evansville and Charlottesville
Railroad Company, plaintiff in error, VS.. The An
droseoggin mills. The cause was submitted on
printed arguments by Mr.Asa Iglehart, Of counsel
for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr.. Charles Den
byfor the defendant in error, under the 10th rule
No. 90. The Northwestern Union Packet Com
pany, plaintiff in error, VS.. Charles and Sarah A.
Clough;
No 10 The Northwestern Union Packet Com
pany, plaintiff in error, VS.. EuphraliR +. Viles.
The argument Of these causes was continued by
Mr.. John W. Cary, Of counsel for the plaintiffs in
error, and by Mr.. w. p. Bartlett, for the defen-
dants in error in No. 90, and submitted on printed
arguments by Mr.. W. II. Carpenter, for the de-
PENDANT in error in No. 20.
No. Il. The Steamboat Mollie Mohler, &C., ap-
pellants, vs.. the Home Insurance Company. This
cause was argued by Mr.. John w. Gary, Of coun-
sci for the appellant, and submitted on printed
argument BY Mr.. N. ]. Emmons, for the ap-
pellees. ~
No. GO, (assigned.l Henry Douglass, plaintiff in
error, vs.. William Douglass, administrator, sc.
This cause was argued by Mr.. W. b. Webb and
Mr.. p. Phillips Of counsel Tor the plaintiff In er
ror and by Mr.. Walter S. Cox and Mr. Joseph
S. Bradley, for the defendant in error.
No. y. The GermaniR Insurance Company ct
al appellants, VI. The SteambOatLady Pike, sc.
The argument of this cause was commenced by
Mr.. J. d. Mcpherson, Of counsel for the ap-
Adjourned until tomorrow at L o'clock
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-19
THE OF SKIPPING,


Skipping is an important part OF the art Of
reading, and should be Praetieed systematically.
1t is most to be praeticed in solid booksby which
we mean, for the purposes Of this discussion,
books that are read merely for information.
Solid or serious reading consists in attending to
the matter Of the book independently Of the
form, except indeed when the form itself Is the
primary subject Of study, as for instance, from
the point Of view Of philologist or historian Of
literature. The more solid the book, the more
e1pedient It is to skip, and the more useful It is
to know Low to skip judiciously. But when the
compared with the matter-or, in less abstract
Language, when a book is read partly or wholly
for entertainment and artistic pleasure, indie
pendently Of inform atiOn-then the art Of skipping
Is no longer in its proper place, and should be
very sparingly used, If at all. 1t Is generally a
mistake in poetry, and 1t is absolutely wrong In
o good novel.
we do not mean to forbid cursory glance at q
novel orYOlume of poems about which nothing Is
known, honestly intended as a preliminary in
qHiry to ascertain whether IL Is worth reading at
all. One has perfect right to look into q book
not worth reading, as the case may be; and the
faculty Of doing this with e reasonable chance Of
guessing right is indeed closely connected with
the art and mystery Of skipping. But We must
protest against the habit Of tasting good novel
by dips and skips-Whieh really is nothing better
than taking extracts at random-and then pre-
tending to have read the novel The way OF
treating the masterpieces Of fiction, though we
fear IL Is not uncommon and meets with but little
apprehension, we take to be no less vicious and
demOraliZing than the much derided practice Of
skipping in books Of solid instruction s in truth
applies, though in less degree, to the reading Of
DOems.