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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03

PRoFAN1TY.-I was compelled the other
day to sit for one hour in a hotel in Indiana,
while prominent man Of the town was en-
gagged in conversation on business affairs. His
talk was so fearfuly and utterly protane that it
gave me new sensation of the shame and
abomination of the habit. His arms swang in
still farther blaspheny and violence that was
only sprinkled with ordinary English. His
yernacular had become the devils language
he had lost his mother tongue.
1 studied for time to discover why he swore;
what could be his special object. 1t was too
valuable for anger Cursing divided the time
with oaths; and after fairly considering the
man, he seemed to be a person who had alike
lost regard for his fellow-men and respect for
his Creator. He could curse the one and bias
pheme the other with equal readiness and con-
tinuity. His heart was full to the brim with
conceit and selfshness. He was proud of his
attainments, such as they we're. Evidently, he
had, in his own estimation, filled up his own
universe. There was no room in the length
and breadth of the mans vision for God or tor
his neighbor.
AS studied the man, this conviction grew
upon me, that profanity is q natural language
1t is not SO much adopted or learned, as it is an
outgrowth and development. Get the soul into
a certain condition, and it inevitably uses a
certain kind of speech. Profanity is to be
cassed among the languages in the same way
that we class Persian or Chinese. 1t is the
language of Pandemonium. Every language,
to an extent, defines the habitation, the occu-
patton, and the culture of its speaker. Pro-
family just as naturally defines the genera!
condition of its user. Every where, under all
cimes, in all lands, as soon as, Or in proportion
as, evil is the law of the heart, men begin to
profane God and curse their fellows. Love,
truth, honor, probity, purity, have no natural
affinity for oaths.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03

- The Washington Chronicle says that the
enemies of the Republican party want Grant
nominated for II third term. but the party is
too wise to play so thoroughly into the hands
of the opposition,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03

- The excuse OLA young lady to her minis
Ter, who caught her mapping, was, "Don't you
think ladies had better be fast asleep than fast
awake?" 4
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03
HOYT & CO., Proprietors.
THE FIRST BOOK OF MOSES.
WHEREBY IS WRITTEN OF THE MAN OF
yALOR WHO RULED IN ETHIOPIA.

And the Ruler, after many days, waxing weak,
calls unto him his Chamberlain, BENG Chlef
Scribe, and, in little while, the Ruler and
the Scribe are cast out and Peace reigns i'll
the land.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03
South Carolina Pil0splateS.

Edwin Dc Leon, in the September number
Of Uolpcr'S 1loWt-inc, gives the following in
formation concerning the manufacture Of COM
mercal fertilizers:
The extent and importance of tho trade Of
Charleston in commercial fertilizers, nianlliac-
tured from the South Carolina phosphateS, is
not fully appreciated. 1t has developed itself
with singular rapidity, and the business has
been attended with encouraging results. The
early companies selling their fertilizers at ex
trenc prices, made handsome dividends, and
were able to improve and increase their power,
while laying by Il reserve fund to meet contin-
gent expenses. The late companies took adj
vantage Of the experience of The pioneers, ana
avoided many Of the expensive mistakes into
which their predecessors fell. There are now
six fctorics Tor making commercial fertilizers
i'm or near The citv. They are the WandO Com
plnv, the Sulphuric Acid and SuperphoSphatc
Company, the Pacific Gulno Company, the
Atlantic Company, the StonO Company, and
7. Is. Sar,lv's Wappo Mills. The five first men,
toned companies have acid chambers of the
largest and most approved patterns, and 1t IS
claimed for the Suphuric Acid and Supcrphos-
phate Company that il has the largest single
acid chamber III The United St:tcs. The conf
bincd mining and manufacturing interests,
which are mainly centred in this city, have "a
yertcd from other Investments, since lS6S, and
accumulated here at least Si,0G0,u0A, represent
ell by mills, machinery, drrdgcS, pumps,
steamers. wharf property. etc. The first ship
meut Of the crude phosphate WAS made Ill 1867,
and from that time up to July ], ISL, no less
than :42, il5 tons were shipped, and nearly 90
600 tons o. manufactured icrti!izolS. During
tie past season lhc demand was unusually
active. The companies have been working 10
their fullest capacity, and lilc shipments have
been larger than ever before. In addition to
this, the manufacture Of sulphuric acid has
grown to be :lu extensive business, The five
companies Which have acid chambers having
made since they were built lo.61l tons of arld.
worth over $500. .2UO. and instead of importing
it. are now able to fill orders for the trade.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03

GovERSoE Most:S.--A lcllowceling makes
us wont!rouS kind. In Il little more than Il
year and half Moses lar'lonelo out of the South
Carolina pcntrn!iary no less than four hun
drr,l and twcnty-onr, convicted Of every crime
i'm the calendar from murder to larceny. In
doing this he has made no distinction Of race
color or previous condition. hut has extended
the executive rlrmcmcv to black or white alike
upon tho simple tests Of deserving to be pillor-.
led or hanged. Under the administration OF
Moses, rs of Nlost other pct-hag Governors
ut the South, the State prison has little other
reason for being than TO receive bounliinl ap-
preparations Of the peoples money. Iherc is Il
thrift rs we'll as policy in this abuse OF the pr
tlonng power, nut there is also genuine sympa-
thy in it for criminals of the bascr sort. Mo-
scS knows how sweet il is to nc ut large TO prey
upon an honest community, and was recently,
for Il few DAYS. in mortal terror of knowing
how very bitter il is to he confined within the
damp, unpleasant wallis of prison. For the
life of him he cannot see the use of locking up
men no worse than himself, in whose deeds
he finds nothing to condcmn.-N. Y. lForld.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03

anee-takeall,' as is wrote in the good book,
and you got to come down from there and
haff f."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-09-03
Gen. KerShaw on the Political Situation.
The annexed letter was addressed by Gen.

Kershaw to a friend, and was originally pub
lished in the Charleston News md Courier:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

GRAND CONCERT.-Our music loving citizens
have Il rich musical treat in prospect. Prof Il. s.
Harrison, the celebrated tenor of New York, has
kindly consented to give grand concert, cxclu
siyely by male voices. He will be assisted by our
able home talent, Messrs. smith, Hobert and
Kendall who are toe well known in musical cir
cles to need any commentator here. Prof. Har
rison is successful teacher of voice culture and
director of musical associations He has q fine
voice, of extraordinary compass, taking high {
with ease. Ably assistcda as he will be by the above
named home talent, we may expect some very fine
music We have not in many years heard really
fist class tenor; Mr.. Whitney, of Boston, being
the last, We believe, to favor Ottawa.
The concert Is to come off in about two weeks.
Look out for posters and programme with full
particulars very soon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

The Opera House Is undergoing mere thor
ough renovation on the inside than il did ex-
ternally. The audience room Is being rcpainted
throughout and the walls and ceiling frescoed
in beautiful designs, New scenery is being made
and put in place, SO that upon the rc-openinS
those of our citizens who have heretofore fire.
quentcd this place, vii! be greatly surprised at
its Improvement The gentlemanly proprictorS
(Colwcll " Clark are sparing no pains or expense
in making it u first class building in all its ap-
pointmcuts The frcscocr is gentleman from
Chicago who stands AT the head of his profession
as a decorator Of theatres and public halls. The
Opera House will be rc-opened during the couu.
ty fair week by first class company, the star
Of which will be Frank Aiken, the Chicago thea
tire man, who was burned out during the late
fire. That the owners of the Opera House, as
well as the unfortunate star, will rccei7c hearty
support from our theatre gocrs, we have no
doubt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

select party were the recipients of an enter.
tainmcnt last Saturday evening which eclipses
any thing Of the kind givenip Ottawa for a long
time. The party, composed Of half a score, rs.
secbled at the residence Of rail road Official TO
partake OF sumptuons rcpast, composed Of
baked duck, picked bects, picked pork and sar.
dimes. The table was spread with all the deli.
caces OF the season. Champaign was scarce, but
green sealed soda water flowed freely. The may
dance was omitted, and juher substituted. Poker
was ruled out and fox snd geese introduced in
It's stead. The comet was discussed and our host
did Comet like many tale unfold II anybody
wants to know any more about anything, they
will apply 10 nybody who was not there. Selsbl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

AMERICAS HOMES is very slightly and well
filed magazine of the lower priced class That
pays regular monthly visits to our sanctum. 1t
is literally illustrated and so well conducted that
we see no difference between 1t and the larger
magazines except its dozen or two less pages.
well written and finely illustrated article in the
Angus number is From IIod to Mine" by Chas.
Barnard, explaining all about the great Reading
Coal Mines. Its leading serial is "Acnsah," 10y
the Rev. Peter Pennot, whoever he may he, but
of whom we will soon know more if he keeps up
the present interest Of his story to its close.
There are the usual shor: stories and poems,
scientific department literary department, fash
ion department, wit and humor, &c, closing with
several pages Of music. II. L. Shepherd N Co.,
Boston. 81 year
Single copies for sale and subscriptions re.
ceived at the bookstore OF Osman Il Hapeman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

An IMPRovEMEST.-Mr Cushman has had for
some time very complete arrangement for pro
tecting his Machine shops and foundry against
fire. His steam engine day and night is in work
Ing Ordcr-stcam up. He has determined TO en-
large the throwing capacity, and length of hose
buildings, but also the surrounding buildings Of
his ncighbor's, to the extent Of three hundred
feet, or more. He has put in lay pips from the
sidc-cut to his engine, having diameter, or flow,
Of six inches. This will supply an enormous
quantity OF water His engine being very pow
criul one, can supply, If need be, a dozen hose of
three hundred feet. Mr. Cushman's safeguard
against fire is good one, and deserves TO he
initiated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

MAD SToNE-Mr Giles Roberts, whose boy was
bitten by a supposed mad dog last Sunday, visit.
ed mad stone with him next day at Boone sta
ton. The owner of the stone told Mr.. Roberts
if the child was poisoned by the bite the stone
would adhere to the wound, otherwise not. The
stone was duly applied and adhered like lccch.
1t was removed several times and placed in warm
water, when greenish scum would arise, until at
last the stone would no longer adhere, no more
scum would arise, and the poison was pronounc-
ed extracted.
A pup bitten by the same dog is being kept in
confinement to prove whether or not the dog was
rabid that did the mischief. Should this pup 90
mad, then the test will be fair one Of the cca.
CIV of the maidstone.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

Among the prominent arrivals at the Clifton
Hotel this week is DR. Ralph Mason, widely
known physician of more than ordinary skill In
the treatment Of catarrh and aural diseases. Our
Chicago and Aurora exchanges have been re-
peatcdly cXtolling DR.. Mason for his many re-
Inarkable cures, and in another column We give
specimens of some Of the more prominent cases.
Among DR.. Mason,s patients are some of the best
known men of the statc,-among Others, Judge
Emerson, of Bureau Comfy Court; Hon. Wal
ter Kimball, of Chicago; Judge Manning, OF
Crawford member of Mayor Colvin's family,
Of Chicago; Hon. +. l.. Meeker, Of Cook county,
and many others of like standing. DR.. Mason
has lived in Illinois since 1885, and is the grand
son of one of the early judges of our Supreme
Court, thus having u social rs well rs profession
al status. He has consulting rooms at the Clif-
ton Hotel, where lie will remain for several days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

CARFL EssN Ess.-An accident occurred at Day
ton from the careless of fire arms, which re-
suited in dangerous though not r fatal wound
upon Mr.. G. Salaman. Of Chicago Mr.. salamon
was trying To trade reviewers with gentleman
at the hotel on Tuesday morning, when, by an
awkward movement, the piece was discharged,
the ball entering the right side little below the
nipple, aud striking rib, followed ID clear
around 10 the spine.
Or. Godfrey of this city, was sent for and in
short time found the ball, and removed it, We
saw the unfortunate man on "Wednesday eve and
though suffering considerably, he seemed conf
dent Of getting over IL.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15
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Advertisements not under contract must h plainly
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Inserted at dollars per i've lines. one dol
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Transient advertising in all to he paid strictly In
advance
II Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertise
ents before expiration of the contract will he charg
full rates above Extra charge will also be made
or dissolution and other notices not hef
regular business.
Local notices, fftesa cents per tine
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Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful TO notice that the date the slip corresponds to
the date to which they have paid and at once notify the
publishers OF any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

THE WAR IN THE CARY PATCH.-Thc adagc
that great men will differ" has been demon
stratcd dnrins the past week by the frequent as
sembling Of parties from north of the canal at
the reception rooms Of Justice Leayens, The
cases disposed Of thus far have been Mary
Mahoney vs.. p. Irion, 2. Irion VS.. Mary Mahoney
Mary Mahoney VS., p Irion, ir. and the one set
for trial on Monday next is a new case-Mary
Mahoney Us. Paul Irion.
The dispatch from our war correspondent to
the effect that Paul had thrown up breast
works, proves canard, as Paul says it is only a
feed shed for farmers.
The skirmish line has advanced as far south as
the Repuplicon office, and We learn on going to
press, that the local OF that paper has fallen back
to his sleeping rooms (the NJ. +. church, in good
order During the coming week we shall see
what we shall see, and inform our readers of the
loss in killed and wounded, ms near as possible
Charge, Chester charged
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

THE NEW DEPor.-The c. X, !. & 7. Railroad
company are quitting upa splendid new freight
depot on the site of the new one recently burned
down, the ground for it being broken on We'd.
nesday. The new structure is to be of brick upon
stone foundation. 1t will be seventy.fve feet
from floor TO the ceiling. The ticket Office will
be an elegant room in the center, lighted by II
large bay window on the north. At the west end
will be the freight Office, and the telegraph Of
fee. The interior will be very nicely finished,
and provided with comfortable seats. Water
will be carried in pipes from the artesian well TO
the depot The roof will be of slate and the gen
eral exterior creditable to the company and ac-
ceptable to our city
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15
The starch factory are shipping at the rate of
ten tons Of starch per day

a SAD OCCCRRENCE.--A. very sudden death
occurred in the town Of Waltham on Tuesday
last, resulting from the supposed cause of drugs
taken through mistake. The deceased was a
Miss Annie Robinson, about thirty years Of age,
and up to the time of her death, in good health.
Her brother is physician, and it is thought she
made mistake in taking some medicine She
leaves Il wide circle of friends and acquaintance
to mourn her premature death
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

ANOTHER MANUFACToRY.--The Ottawa tile
and piping company, located at the bend of the
side cut, has commenced operations They will
have a capacity for turning ont many thousand
tile per day. Already orders are pouring in, and
the firm feel greatly encouraged in their estab.
lishmcnt Their facilities enable them to manu-.
facture all kinds and sizes Of tile up to eighteen
inches in diameter. Thus step by STEP Ottawa
is gaining ground in her manufacturing cstab-
lishmcuts.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

THE Comfy FAIH--Mcssrs. Nicely and Red.
dick, OF Ottawa, and Harrington OF Geneva, Wis
tied Chicago during the past week to secure re.
duccd rates on tickets and stock both to the
state and county fairs. They succeeded in get
ting reduction for beth on tickets Of one-half,
The different railroads will decide in a few days
as to what reduction they will make on freights.
At prcscn; the county fair this fall promises to
eclipse any previous one and our people all over
the county should join hands in helping the Off
GERS in mixing it success. For any informa.
ton or premium lists, apply to Asa Hoffman,
Secretary Office with the County Treasurer,
Ottawa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15
MARsEILLEs, III, Aug. Is. Is.

EDS. FHE TRADER: Allow the citizens of Mar
settles to express through your columns their
grattudcto the Ottawa fire department for their
readincsst 10 assist us in time of need. The fire
was under control before the noon train left OF
tawa, andconseqnently u dispatch was sent not
to come.
We roget To learn that some mi~chieyous per
son should turn the hose from one of the other
mills on M Of your frcmcn who came to see
the ruins ". W. JOHNSON.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

will leave for New York and Philadelphia on
Monday, the 18th of this month, to make my fall
and winter purchases of clothing and gents fur
nishing goods My present stock is very low,
having reduced it on purpose to lay in a heavy
stock of fashionable ana durable clothing and
gents furnishing goods, and l will say, without
that it will be the biggest stock Of
ever brought to Ottawa.
Wait see and convince yourself
A. ALsCHULER,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

Now is the time for persons to prepare for
winter, by laying III your supply of shirts Mr..
Lovctt Of the Main street laundry, is prepared to
manufacture this class7of goods at prices and in
styles that will be sure to satisfy any who may
call upon him. Remember, one custom made
shirt is of more service than half dozen ready
made things. Laundry and shirt mandatory
Mt AZ Main street Call and see for yourselves
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

We are pleased to note that The wagon and
feed yard of Mr.. Gates, near the Richardson ee-
va:or, is fast becoming popular resort for
farmers. The plan upon which the yard is run
is as follows; A charge Of ten cents is made for
stalls where farmers can put up and feed their
teams, and leave their wagons or carriages in
perfect safety
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

ATTEaPT AT BuRGLAr.--On Wednesday eve.
ming some daring sneak thief undertook 10 enter
the residence Of Mr. ID. V. Tou,alin, but was pre-.
vented by the appearance Of Mrs. T., who de-
manded his card. The would.bc burglar cut
stick, and has not been seen since. Mr.. Touzalin
requests him 10 call when he is at home. As a
host, ID. V. is a success, and we doubt not Mr.
THE, would he lrarp,iy welcomed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

DIR. W. c. FAIR, Veterinary Surgeon, member
Of the Ontario Veterinary College, Toronto, Ca.
NADIA All diseases of Horses and Cattle treated
in a skillful manner. Special attention paid to
surgical operations, and charges moderate. Ad-
vice on oil diseases free viii DC at the Galloway
House, Ottawa, Ill, for a few weeks.
DR.. &C. FAIR, v (.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

While grading Tot near the ra'ine for Mr.. II
F. Clark, gang of workmen found skeleton.
supposed TO be THAT OF an Indian II consisted
Of the bones Of person who in life must have
been between six and seven feet in height.
Whether the locality was formerly an Indian
grave yard remains 10 be developed a. the
grading proceeds.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

LkYr Orr,wA--On Monday last Mr.. Henry
Forney, for live years past a salesman in the
popular dry goods house OF Scott Bros. & Co.
babe adieu TO bis many friends in Ottawa, and
started for Philadelphia. We learn that posi-
ton As travelling salesman has been rendered him
from leading wholesale house there. We wish
him success in his new undertaking.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

HOME MADE CLoTHING.-This should be the
peoples wstch.word: "Patronizc Home Indus
try The undersigned is now busily engaged
in making up the best brands Of western cloths,
and will sell them in ready made garments as
cheap as any OF the eastern goods of inferior
quslity, lie will warrant all his own make
goods in every respect. sc. BARNETT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

SAD AcCIDEST-On Saturday last, in this
county, Mr.. Orten Cop, young man aged about
IS years, caught his foot in the knuckle joint Of
q tumblng rod Of Mr.. Brewers threshing ma
chine while in motion, and was fesrfully hurt.
His ankle was completely unIointed, and turned
around, and the bones Of the leg split open to
The knee.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

A HEROIC REsCUE.-On Wednesday morning
fri.htful runaway took place on La Sale st.
4 horse attached to Il demo, rat wagon took
fright and became uninanageabIc, rushing to-
ward the Inoi. river at brcak.ncck pace,
while in the wagon was l:ti,c boy doing his
best to stop the charger. MI John Stark, seeing
the danger OF the child, rushed into the street
and seized the horse. He was dragged onto the
sidewalk, but finally succeeded in bringing
things to halt just in time to save the boy. The
wagon was literally busted" Mr. Stark is enti-
tied to credit for his heroic conduct
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-15

OBrTUARY.--Mrs. Caroline Hasey, relct of A.
Hascy, decd, former resident Of Ottawa, died
on the 3lst ult. at Webster City, Iowa. She was
20 years Of age.
Chas. j. Metzncr, prominent lawyer in Au-
rora, well known to many Of our citizens, died on
the Sth inst.