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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

Here Is an item which runs somewhat
counter to the tcnchlngs of the tetotallcrs.
Ilomeopalhists will hail it, however, as a
proof OF the sOundness of their aXom-Si9.-
0es SmtLtjUS carGHtcr-(like cures likc3-'
Tor II brandy, rs it unques,Ionably does,
causes Insanity, II must also, hOmeopaihical.
~ speak.ss, cure it. l. not however, our
readers all at once imagine themselves insane
and bctakc themselves Ia drinking brandy
None but very sharp homeopathic physi.
clan can point out the exact dividing line
where the brandy ceases 10 cause INSANITY
and where 1t begins to cure it. We copy from
an exchange:
Tn the occasion of recent visit of "A par
~ OF prominent citizens of Montreal To the
new lunatic asylum which has been estab.
iished by the Sisters Of Providence near the
city, Ut: Howard, the medical superintendent
OF that Institution, made some interesting re-.
marks upon bis method of treatment which
will probably excite surprise among a good
many oil those who have made special study
Of mental disease. DIR. Howard said that in
his opinion II was impossible 10 treat lunatics
ana cure them without liquor. lie had tried
1t thoroughly, and found no medicine that
could be substituted for brandy-nothinr that
would ado IN such material manner 10 the
brain substance He said, however, that his
theory was not new, for the most ancient
writers Oh insanity believed in stimulation
aud applied it in the treatment of the insane,
bat the modern practice runs generally to the
use OF sedatives The asylum under his
charge he further said had been open for the
reception OF patieI,s only about six weeks,
anr that thirlytwo Of them had already been
discharged cured. while upon his books there
we're i've names Of ninety-two more for whose
ultimate recovery he had the most sanguine
ropes. On all oil these patients he had used
brandy literally, and in every instance lis
effect had been quite happy. He would re-.
commend brandy to every lunatic asylum in
the world and no stin,ed quantities OF il al
that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
THANKSGIVING.

President Grant has issued the following
proclamation recommending the observance
of the 25th inst as a day of national thanks
giving:
In accordance with practice, AT once wise
and beautiful, we have been accustomed, rs
the year is drawing to close, To devote an
occasion of thanks to Almighty God for cease
less and distinguished benefits bestowed up,
on Us as nation, and tor His mercies anu
protection during the closing year. Amid
the rich and free enjoyment u! all our advan-
tages we should not forget the source from
which they are derived. and extend our 90
legation To- the Father of all Mercies. We
have full reason 10 renew our Thanks 10 Al.
miyLty God for fayOrs bestowed upon Us uur-
ing the past year. BY His continuing mercy,
civil and religious liberty have been main
tanned: peace has reigned within our Dor
ders: labor and enterprise have produced
their meritcd rewards. and to His watchful
providence we are indebted for security
from pestflence and other national calami-
ties. Apart IRON the other national blessings,
each individual among usshas occasion 10
thou:hifully recall and devoully recognize
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

The L. S. Supreme Court, which recently
commenced its winter term at Washington
city, will have the decision of several cases
of national importance; notably those relat
ing to the cOnsttutionality of the "enforcc
ment act" The Louisiana and Kentucky
cases, coming up from last term and having
important bearing upon these questions, are
expected 10 be decided at an early day Min.
nesota ami Wisconsin furnish cases involving
the right Of states to regulate fares and tariffs
on railroads, either by legislation or constitu.
tlonal clause. The validity OF the California
statute, excluding Chinese women, or grounds
of alleged lewdness will also come up a. an
early day In this additional interest will be
taken, from the fact of an act of congress in
direct conflict with the state enactment, bas-
ed upon the assumed ground that the latter
had DO power on the subject.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

and that sum was appropriated for the pur.
pose. The actual expenditure, however, falls
$4,000 below that sum. In these days OF
rings and jobbcry, it is something unusual
to be able to say that every dollar de
voted to the structure was honeStiyspent; that
there were no extra charges, fees and perquis
ltes-no grabs or transportation of a
cent anywhere. The county has actually
been able to erect building as cheaply rs
any private individual could have done it
and the contractors have been barely able to
save themselves from joss on the job,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
POLITICAL NOTES.

All experience teaches that greater eNpan-
sion brings greater distruSt; gambling and
huctuation. This evil expansion cannot and
does not pretend to cure. Yet it is insisted
that more money is required by the wants OF
trade.
The Braidwood Republican, wants the far,
mers to give proof of their gratitude to the re-
publicans because the corn crop is safe,-and
Il good one If that isn't pushing politics
near the gates of the New Jerusalem, we don't
know what to call it.
Speaking of the republican party one of Its
organs says: "Ihe moral sentiment of the
nation Is on our side Yes, ant nine tenths
of the thieves. May the Lord deliver the
country from such "moral sentiments
The counterfeiter, by issuing bad money,
shakes public confidence in that which is
known to be good Ii undi5turbed in his
work he will soon destroy the value Of paper
money IN circulation. The inifatiOnist wonld
DO the same thing openly. He would keep
adding to the paper money until the whole
volume became worthless.
The frequent changes in Grants cabinet
call out the following from the st. Joseph
Gazette: Grant has proven himself the
worst cabinet maker the world has ever
known, Delano is the tenth stick that has
fallen out since his cabinet was first con.
structed, and others are shaky
ments OF nations have convinced us that the
mole rag money the people carry in their
pockets the more they will show on their
backs-Neo York Tribune.
In 1858 we had democratic adminstra.
ton; II was a time of peace, and the people
were in condition of hopetulness. In that
year the expense of The government reached
the highest before the war, when the ordi-
Z airy expenses reached little over $4,000
600. In 1874 we had republican admins
tratlon; it was nine years after the war closed
the countrywas supposed to have enjoyed
peace, and yet the ordinary expenses of the
government we're over $l22 100000 more than
under the administration of the democracy
Here Is an argument in favor Of democratic
rule Georgia has been longer under demo-
cratic rule since the war than any ether
Southern state. AS a consequence of the
government which it has had, the state debt
is but 100000 and its credit stands high in |
New York and abroad At the beginning of
the year there was surplus in the treasury
of 100000. The cost Of the state govern
meat was $3.50, 1000, and the counties have no
debts to speak Of.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
The Chicago Times grows luminous and

The Chicago Times grows luminous and
prophetic over Tuesdays elections, saying:
There was great deal of very valuable
Presidential material spoiled yesterday
Bayard, in New Jersey; Castor, in Massa-
chusetts Taylor, in Wisconsin; Tilden, in
New York; and Black, and Costyeri, and
Woodward, IN Pennsylvania.
"Bayard in New Jersey" and woodward
in Pennsylvania" dead three years ago. is
decidedly good for metropolitan organ; but
who IN thunder is "Costvcri" Of Pennsylya.
mia? Since of late years the least known has
generally proved the most available candidate
for the presidency, the Times is lnhuman to
kill of so unceremonlousiy a man possessing
the qualification of obscurity in so eminent
decree as this Mr.. Cos-Cos-Cos-wha
dye call 'im-of Pennsylvania,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

down, and the house thrown off its iounda-
ton The barn was entirely demolished, TIE
the winds. Outbuildngs were blown com
plet,ly away. A wagon left standing in the
barnyard was dashed in pieces and in the
morning nothing hut one hub could be found.
all carried away.
Houses innumcrable were struck by light
ming in all directions, and numerous lives
were lost
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

Republican newspapers are lately hnrping
about John MorriSScy, the noted gambler
and democratic politician, running for the
legislature" and attempting thus to slur the
democratic party. John Morrissey is gam
bier, and is shrewd enough 20 be generally on
The winning side. and his principle is to win in
politics as everything else. The radicals do
not treat the democrats fairly in this matter,
for while John Morrssey is running for the
legislature, he has Pit,ed himself against the
democratic nominee The New York Tribune
says:
John MorrisSey is running for the New
York legislature as "retormer' Fact, and
against the regular democratic nominee, too,
with full republican supper.
The worst of it is that John has been
elected, defeating the regular democratic
candidate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
OTTAWA FREE IRA DER! SATURDAY., NOVEMBER 9, is7.

night was one Of Pitchy darkness and to
guide their way along the canal towpath they
used II lantern. From some unexplained cause
III" lantern went out and the horse, becoming
FESTIVE, backed the wagon with its four occu-
pants down the declivity into the water, which
ut this point WAS abant nine feet in depth
Twohry, by almost Sunerhuman efforts, saved
himself and wife. O'Ncil struck out in the
darkness for land and succeeded in landing
on the opposite shore, bat Mr.. Jones, being
no swimmer went down and was drowned
He was 30 years of age and was very much
respected in the ncIghborhood. He has an
uncle living in Abingdon, tins state. His
corpse was recovered On yesterday morning
In the immediate vicinity of the accident.
The horse was also drowned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
A walking match has been ARA

A walking match has been arranged be
tween Weston and o. Leary, of Chicago, to
begin Nov. 18th. They are to walk for six
consecutive days and the one that makes
most miles is to have $4,000, and the other
$1,000 What excltes our wonderment IS,
who pays the $500? What benefit can it be
to anybody whether they walk 100 or 1000
miles each in the six days. A horse or mule
able to walk 600 mile in six days might be
worth something, but who cares how many
miles weston or O'Leary can walk in day
or month, so long as they don't kill them
selves?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
Total

y tax of two mills on the dollar would
more than pay this sum in single year; or,
taking the average value of lands in this
county, which is about $50 per acre, tax of
four cents, per acre would wipe out the poor
house debt; but Us the tax on lots is consid-
cradle The villages and cities would contri
butte large proportion towards balancing
the account. Thus it will be seen that the
poor house is burden of such little consc-
quence that IL will really not be felt at all.
But the economic advantages will far out.
weigh this expense, for whereas heretofore
the pauper expenses of this county have ox
ceeded 100000 year, the erection of this
building is expected TO reduce these expendi
lures to $1,000 or $4,000 year, so that the
annual saving will pay the interest on the
cost, to say nothing of the humane considera
tons which should cut large figure in con.
teDplating the cost of the structure.
There is another comforting fact to be nam.
ed in this connection. The estimated cost of
the building. furnishing, &c, was SO 900,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
Russia.

Social reformers OF communIstic tenden-
cles find Russia a somewhat uncongenial eli
mate to operate in. The government is just
now engaged in vigorous RAID against such
agitators. Arrests have been made in num-
erous places, among others at Moscow, Frela,
village, near Moscow, 80 workingmen were
seized by the police. One of the prisoners re.
sisted arrest and one, NJ. Rogacheff, believed
to be the leader of the socialist movement,
resisted 50 desperately that he had TO be
killed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

Jay Gould and Tom Scott have bought the
Atlantic and Pacific telegraph and will push
its ramlficatlons to all parts of the country
They have just succeeded in getting their
wires across the Mississippi at St. Louis.
They send messages for about halt of what
the Western Union charges and u healthy
competition may be the good result.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

DRowNED-A dispatch from La Sale to
the Chicago Times gives the following par.
ticulars of the drowning of Mr. II. \. Jones
between Utica and La Sale on Friday nigh,
of last week, the night VI the storm:
Mr.. John Twohey and wife and a Mr..
O'Nicl ard Mr.. X \. Jones started from Iii.
ca at about 10 O'Clock for Their homes AT the
cement works, about two and one-half miles
east Of the town. in One.horsc wagon. The
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
GefplnnY.

1t again affirmed that the crown prince
of Germany will visi~ the U. $. and the Cen,
tennial exposition next year.
The Emperor William returned from his
trip to Italy in time for the meeting of the
German parliament on the 9th ult., but was
not present on account of i'll health.
Archbishop Lodochowdski Is to be expel
led from Germany as soon as the time of his
imprisonment expires.
The Realsberg arsenal wastotally destroyed
by fire on the 4,h inst. Forty thousand rifles.
were destroyed and property valued at 5000
900 marks.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

What came of that furious prosecution
which A j. Grover, of Earlville threatened so
fiercely to wage against J. J. Pool before the
late grand jury? Grover was here, made his
complaint, but the grand jury, 1t is said
unanimously acquitted Pool-at least no in.
dlctment was found.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

The vote between Gray and Brumbach, for
County Surveyor, is reported from but few
towns, yet from enough to show that Brum
bach, the republican candidate, is elected by
a large majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
Peru.

Iqaique in Peru, South America, city of
$4,000 Inhabitants, was almost totally des-
troycd by fire on the 9Th ult. Twenty-four
blocks, including all the principal business
houses of the city and most of the hest resi-
dences were destroyed. The loss is estima
ted 100000.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

Missouri voted on Friday OF last week on
the question of adopting or rejecting the new
constitution framed for that state by the con
veniion Hast spring The vote was snaA, but
9l0ils IN favor OF the new constitution.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
THE COUNTY POOR HOUSE.

This substanliaI ana well constructed build
ing is nearly ready for occupancy, and will
be finished and placed in possession of the
county authorities within the present month
The committee who have charge of it, under
the Board of Supervisors consists of Messrs
w. w. Gilman, of Mendoza; Sam. II Lewis
Grand Rapids; Evan Lewis, Worthwhile; John
Miller, Freedom; NJ Flaherty, Serena; Giles
w. Jackson, Ottawa; II. ID. Mcdonald, La
Sale; and N. Mcintyre, of Allen.
The gentlemen have met at regular inter
walls to watch the progress of the structure
save Mr.. Mcintyre, who, Tor some reason, has
never attended meeting of the committee.
The gentlemen named, save the latter, met
on Thursday'to see TO the finishing touches
and furnishing the building.
Our readers will remember that in various
parts of the county, principally at Earvillc,
certain croakers have found fault with the ex
pense oftlis building, and by continually harp
ing upon economy and high taxes, may have
prejudiced few who have not taken pains
to post themselves For the purpose of show
ing how ungrounded such complaints are,
and to settle the fact that the cost will be far
under zone hundred and ten thousand dol.
lars" as some have exravagantly put it, we
give the actual figures:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
turkey

1t is not true that the Servan Skuptschina
has voted in favor of going TO war with Tur.
key. The herzegovinians, however, declare
their ability to keep under arms during the
winter and to maintain the war to the bitter
end unless the great powers do something
for them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
OUR CLUBBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing
both at the prices named, postage prepaid,
The offer is open to old subscribers or new
at any post office in the country:
p,yy tn Dpp and rbiro vo Wppkly Times Az II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

These are as high as "war tines and
should have the effect Of 50 diminishing
travel as to demonstrate to the monopliss
that ibis sort of plunderng can be ovcrdone.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
UP THEY GO.

The rosy anticipations INDUCED Of ano,h.
er railroad war and season of low freIghts
and fares from the opening of the so called
"Chicago and Erie" through trunk line from
Chicago to New York, have unhappiy wan.
ished in thin air like a dream" &c The
new route, though eked out by aid of the Bal
timore and Ohio and thus Independent of the
Vanderbilt and Gould lines nevertheless has
freights ard fares, joins in an increase of
both The increased passenger fares went
into effect on Monday. The following are
the old and new rates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
Spain.

The story of King Altonsos Haison with
the daughter of Colonel, whom he had as.
sassinaled, &c, is positively contradicted.
A government despatch states that the last
Of the Carlist rebels in Catalonia, numbering
$50, including six commanders, ask amnesty.
Per contra, the Spanish Carlist committee in
London, Nov. l, publish the following news:
The Carlist General Perula gained an i'm
portant victory at Lumber in Navarro ON the
2Sd instant, routing force of Alfonsists con.
sistlng of thirty batalions Of infantry, three
regiments of cavalry and thirty.six guns. The
CarlIst force consisted of five Datallons of in.
fantry, two squadrons Of cavalry and eight
guns. The Alfonsist losses were heavy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06

France.
a prize offered in May last In Paris for
drama founded on the American reyolution
has brought out 81 manuscript plays, num-
Der of which are pronounced of high merit.
The government, while affecting to take no
notice of NJ. Rouher's Bonapartist speech at
Ajaccio, is yet prosecuting his official organ.
the Echo d'Ajaccio, for stating that the pres.
ent constitution "is an uncertain regime es.
tablished by group of persons without an.
thority."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1875-11-06
FOREIGN NEWS.
England,

The London Times notes with some treni
dalion the fact of the recent importo,ion If
American calicoes by Manchester firm.
with the remark that the goods are Of nrch
better quality and appearance than ours.n
The duchess of Edinburgh was delivered
of daughter on the Goth ult.
The foot ana mouth disease among cattle in
England Is rapidly diminishing.
Cardinal McClosky is IN London, and or,
Monday "recelved" prominent Americans.
The Russian and Prussian governments
recording to the London Times, have taken.
the eastern question in hand and are deter.
mined to give peace to the Turkish provin-
ces, To this end they have disputed Austria
to draw up for presentation 10 the sublime,
porte proposition which shall guarantee
radical reforms to the several provinces, this
proposition being rather of the nature of q
Notifying the Sultan that the needed reforms
must be accorded to the vassal States. The.
1tnt(s thinks if no more than verbal advice.
is had In view, this is well enough; but if more
serious Intervention is meant. ait would ra,So
the eastern question in peculiarly formid.
able shape. England Is not prepared to take
so immense responsibility during the pres
ent unsettled state of Europe"
The Marx Lime Erpress, in its review of
the corn trade for the week, says "The
weather has been more moderate, but there
is little chance for field labor yet. Samples
are ir . condition, but the cautiousaess of
millers has kept prices at previous rates. AT
Paris flour was franc cheaper, while wheat
was unchanged In the provinces wheat is
six pence to shilling higher. In Belgium.
Holland, Germany, Dsntzig, and Vienna, pri.
ces were firm, and in the latter market rather
dearer' AT Odessa there has been scarcely
any business, because of the pretensions Of
holders"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1875-10-05
BELOW THE BRIDGE.

HAVE now my S"rinS Stock GooIr
l complete consisting OF N"tionr, Dry
Goode, clothing, Hats. Boots md Shoes.
Queens w"re, Har;iEare, Hairless, GrUce-
ries. Drugs, Dye-Stuts. &c, Ec.
We can offer Il orr customers AL kinds II
Notions, selected with care and bought from
that excellent Notion House, Hodges X
Bros, Baltimore, at the lowest cash price.
Mr., John ". Eogsu. vhn ~ with them. chr
tell you all. zee wha. We have, Hamburg
Embroidery, Lace IlIndkcrchicts. Prquiet
Bariege, Swiss, Alpaca, J&Eaheac Poplin.
Plaid, JapanesC, MohIir I.ustcr, &c. &c.
4 variety of Ladies and Gents Glorcs,
Nice Silk ScarfS, Fulfilling. Coll.rs, Silk Par,
asols, Counter ans or Bed Quilts. And
also nice CalicurE. :, 10, and i2lcts Bleach
Domestic at I, In, Y. "a, IG, 20 and 25ctS.
Brewn Domestic :, 10 AMI Pets And
nice Cashmere Suits, s. 90 70 220 %, Caoi-
net Suits 81 90 to - on. Mcs's Hats, nc,
TO s. &c. Boy'r Hats, see TO q 90. Menu
Shoes, q! p to II 81; Womrn's Shoes 81 -
to So 50. Qucruswarc. we nCll at James H.
Anderaons Qucrnswarr II oyse price. Hard
ware, We sell at ). K. Fergu-on'~ Hardware
House price. Jiu-Ware, we scIl AZ VIM. n.
Kellcr's Tiu-wale Manufacturing House
price. We can only sell as our neighbour.
10. FAMILY GROCERIES rr"fh firm tie
Country Market. We sell to NIL alike, first
come first served. Orders goo I ~ Cash.-
also have inr supply OF MIR. Henry Eo
senheim's Atlas IIabana Scgar4. Flor, Fine
Henry Clay, Non Plus titra, Youths re-
light, &c, &c
Now, Gentlemen. if you want 20 be elc-
gantly puffcl ~ to the Bristol News Office,
and if you want some elegant oegars to puf
come TO