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CONDENSED I1S.
JANUART9.


Ex-Governor I-ham &. Harris, of Ten
nessee, was to-day elected United Sates
Senator Oh the first ballot in bMh lious .
for the long term 10 succeed Hon. Henry
Caperton, whose term expires ON March
4th.
The Chicago Ttihune's Washington
special says: The opinion is strengthen
irg that The Compromise Committee will
90 on with the bill, making concurrent
action necessary to reject any States vote
and fixing such limit 10 the debate rs Will
allow completion OF the work before the
close of the session.
The Democratic stories that the Florida
Committee will unanimously report
F orlds e, en- for Hayes is false. The
Republican members say on the contrary.
that the evidence HIS not disturbed the
$50 majority tor Hayes, ard that they
think Stearns is also elected.
There is some talk of contestfn, Com
mOdOre Vanderbilt will.
White Of Kentucky. asked leave TO
offer resolution reci,ing the existing
tcars rs ros peaceful settlement of the
Presidential question. and declaring that
any attempt 10 excite the public before a
constitutional majority decides IN the
question is unwise, unpatriotic and dam
gerous, aud that ell good citizens should
abide by the result consti:utionally reach
ed. O'Blien, of Maryland. objected
JANUARY 10.
Representatives Ellis, Levy and Gibson,
after their interview with the Presiden,
to-day, telcgraphed as follows:
To Francis Il. Nichols. Governor La:
We advise no attack on the State House;
maintenance OF the present position, and
delay in the election OF The long term
Senator.
1t is understood that resolutions will be
adopted by the Pennsylvania Legislature
in a few days taking the ground that
Cong ress cannot 90 behind certificates of
ell. c'ion except in case of manifest frauds
On their face.
1t is believed that similar resolutions
will he sent 70 Congress from tile I.egisla-
lures of all States now controlled by the
Republicans. including New York and
indiana.
The resolutions will be very strongly
worded aud besides operating IA instruc-
lions to Senators arc expected to exert II
moral effect vastly SURPRISING the recent
or prospective Demo cratic demonstrations
Of mass meetings. etc.
Senator Morton will offer q resolution
in the Senate declaring that'the States Of
Louisiana. Florida ard South Carolinx
having voted for President and Vice
President, and the result having been
determined and declared through the pro.
prrly constituted authorities Of these
States, there Is 10 power in the State
courts, nor in Congress. nor in any other
tribunal whatever, to revise or change the
results as thus determined.
1t is generally conceded that the quee-
tioas In Louisiana turns at present upDn
which of the Supreme Courts is the legal
one. and upon this subject The authoriti
at Washington are being fully informed
by both sides.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-15

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Jan. l1.-Hon
WIN. "A. Wheeler was in Cleveland. and
VISITED both houses of the General Assem-.
oily this morning. in company with Gov
HAYES. lie was first formally Introduced
ir"s" the chair and then personally intro.
duced to the memb r. a, recess.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-15

After over three years of toll with re-
conpense. on the Madisonian, the under.
signed steps Down and ont.
JOHN RUSSELL WILSON.
Wilson is one OF the few exceptions in
the pencil driving profession. They all get
ll,nty Of toll but few the recompen>e.
Goo.i-bye Wilson; We hope taat you may
Son be bard at it again, and have pay
ing sit"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1877-01-15

Bretano. the famous newsdeal+r IF New
York, arrived in this country IN 1853, and
began busins 50 by pedGling newspapers at
retail. He is now, at the age of ~, one
of tho best k"own characters In New
York, ard h fortune estimated at
$500, 900.
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DR.. James Shaw.
U. s. .ar12sy, Fort Z,llis. ~. r..

For near twenty years regular Physician
and Surgeon of the city of Philadelphia.
ana Tor some time a resident Physicisn of
!he pennsylvania Hospital, and Consult
ing Physician in other public medical in
situations OF that city. with a number of
years experience as Surgeon in the vol.
anteer service and regular army of the
Unlten States. Can be consulted on long
standing and chronic diseases at that Fort
The diseases of women and children a
speciality.
December 10'h, 1875.
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Montana Legisl:ltu re.

HELENA, NJ. r., January ID, 1877.
On the six'y-seyenth bsllot, !. l. Lewis,
of Jefferson county was elected President
of the Council.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-10-20
HOME MATTER
Personal.

Personal.
A. Z. Walker and wife and child were in the
city for few days this week
Miss Nellie Hamilton has returned to the city
after an extended absence.
X. W. Holmes, who has been circulating about
in the east, cod fishing, devouring clans, and
flirting generally for several weeks, returned on
Saturday evening last.
Charles Catlin appeared on our streets again
on Saturday last. He is now located short dis
lance south of GAINESVILLE, in the interior OF Florl-
da Charley has turned farmer, has been work
ing hard during the summer improving his
place and building house, and has returned for
his family.
j. b. Scott and wife are stopping with Hon.
VIM. Reddick in this city, Mrs. s. having, how
ever, been i'll all week with an attack Of typhoid
fever.
Sheriff Stevens has been confined to his bed
during the past two week by severe illness. He
is recovering, however.
w. j. Pollock, representative of st. Elmo
Lodge No. 70 X. of p, left Ottawa on Tuesday
for Sprin Stield H., to attend the Grand Lodge OF
Illinois.
Ihlso LotlIC Nlulh, Nti'il, ultci et"S VI ooi'iN
days in Ottawa returned home on Monday eve
ming last.
On October 10th, Charles H. Edgecombc, late
ly of this city, was admitted to practice in the
courts of Nebraska.
VIM O'Nc, formerly at A. Frank ~ Co.'S, has
taken up his quarters at Meyers clothing house
on Main st.
Mr. Hopkins, after an absence of some months
in Davenport has returned to his first love-
Scott Bros dry goods house.
Charlie Huston, formerly with Z. Y. Griggs
was in town yesterday. Another Charley has
Hook-c him as a guest pro TEN.
We are much indebted to Hon. p G. Hayes
our districts representative in congress, for cop
les of the Congressional Record. Sir, accept on
thanks.
Ex-Shcriff McIntirc, of Mendoza, was in Thu
city on yesterday. His visits to Ottawa are FIRE
quent, but somehow his friends wish they were
more so.
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The Storm.

The storm is upon us. 1t has been upon us
for some time. It's normal state is hard to de-
scribe Sometimes the gentle mists from the
eastern heavens soil our boot polish, more fire.
quently torrents of rain wet us to the skin. The
rain fall has been very considerable, and GROWERS
Whose name is legion) ask old Probs. if it is not
about time "to let up on this sort of thing"
Yesterday fell the heaviest rains of the week
lust about noon And in this connection may we
not call attention TO state of things Of which We
heard yesterday some complaints? 1t seems to
be rule at The school building that when school
is dismissed children must leave the buildings at
once; and on yesterday, Notwithstanding the
rain. numerous small children, too small TO carry
umbrellas if they had them, were compelled to
start for home in the midst Of the shower, few
Gaping with dry thread on their backs. The
rule is reasonable enough, but in case Of severe
rains or the storms of winter common humanity
ought to dictate relaxation Of severe enforce
mcnt Of il. Children in such caScsI should be al.
lowed 10 remain inside Of the building at least
until their parents send convcyanccs for them OF
some other protection from the storm.
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A delegation from the Undinc Hose Company
attended the tiremen's annual dance at Peru Oh
last Wednesday evening Our boys left on the ev
ening accommodation and were met ut the depot
in Peru by delegation of the Liberty Fire Co..
who escorted them to the Chambers House. ON
boys were cordially received by the citizens OF
Peru and were highly gratitied with the enter
tainmcnt held in the spacious dning-room of thu
hotel. Everything to be obtained which salts
fcs the craving of hungry fireman was to be
had at the supper table. About l2o couple were
in attendance The band consisted Of six pieces
and dancing was INDUCED in until about hall
past three. The boys were then given the free
dom Of the hotel until the departure of the 5lI
train, which brought them safe home Thursday
morning.
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The 12th Battalion.

The officers Of the six companies composing
the 10Th Battalion, /. N. g. met at the Clifton
Hotel on Monday last for the purpose OF eleetihg
n lieutenant colonel and major for the battalion
There were present, Capt. Preston, Lieuts Hoath
and Nottingham, Marseiles Light Guards;
Capt Hayes, Lieuts. King and Johnson, Joliet
Citizens Corps; Capt. Snyder, Lieut.. Mcnamara
Streator Guards; Capt Coulter, Lieuts. Leahy
and Ryan, La Sale Guards; Lieuts Cahill and
Cleary, La Sale Rifles; Capt. Smith, Lieuts. Bill
lows and Petit, Ottawa.
The meeting was very pleasant one, all pres
ent being in good humor and Of one mind ana
without axes to grind. Capt. Preston occupied
the chair and Lieut. Petit acted rs secretary AL
ter the calling of the roll and the appointment OF
teIlers, the gentlemen proceeded Immediately to
the election Of Lieut.. Colonel. On the infor-
nal ballot Gen. John A. Morril received IA votes
Capt Preston, l. On formal ballot Gen. Morril
was unanimously chosen and declared elected.
J. b. Fithian was then chosen unanimously as
Major The election being over, Lieut.. Petit
presented series of resolutions, which, after a
little discussion, were referred to "a committee
composed of Capts. Smith and Snyder and Lieut.,
King, who reported back the following, which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Adutant General billiard, having
divided the 10th regiment into two battalions ON
account of supposed serious discussions in the
regiment, therefore
| ResoiUsd, That We feel that such action was un
warranted under the circumstances, as there
were but two, or, at most, three companies who
were dissatisfied with the election as first held at
Dwight on Sept Sd.
Resolved, That by this action he has misrepre
scented us in the eyes of the public.
| Resolved, That such action was unwarranted FOL
/ the further reason that the law clearly gives III
the right to elect whom we please.
Resolved, That we respectfully ask Gen. liiliart
to assign to the 18th battalion the Pontiac ant
Farbury Guards, thereby giving us regimenta
organization, trusting that such action Will ac
crue to the benefit of all concerned.
On motion adjourned sine die.
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preparation of $1,000 was made in the sundry
civil service act of 1875 so as to meet the eX-
penses of the commissioner recommend the
re-appropriatiOn of that sum for the same pur-
pose, the former appropriation having been
covered into the treasury and being no longer
available for the purpose without further action
by congress. The subject is brought to your
attention at this time in view of circumstances
which render it highly desirable that the com.
missioner should proceed to the discharge OF
his important duties Immediately.
REPORTS DEFERRED.
As the several acts of congress, providing
for detailed reports from the different depart
ments of the government require their sub
mission at the beginning of the regular annual
session, defer, until that time, any further
reference TO subjects of public interest.
X. b. HAYES.
Washington. ID. c., Oct is, 1877.
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Miners.

The miners at La Sale some time since made
a combination and agreed that they would not
work for anything less than eighty cc.ts in the
second vein, 81 in the third vein, on what they
called long-wallcd mining, and rough-andtum-
BILE coal-that is, coal unscreened. Heretofore
the miner has only been paid for screened coal.
At Strcator, Braidwood Morris and other mining
screened coal The proprctors Of the mines al
La Sale agreed they would put their miners at
work on the same terms as other places. About
three weeks ago one Of the La Sale minc-own-
ers yielded to the demands Of the miners and set
them at work at eighty cents and :! for rough
land-tumblc coal. The other three minc-owner-
at La Sale stood out until the latter part Of last
week, when they also yielded TO the demands OF
the miners The mine of the n. III. Coal ~ Iron
Co. there is in the hands Of Mr. Plant appointed
receiver by the United States court The stock
holders Of that concern began to grow nervous,
seeing all the other mines at work and their own
institution standing idle. Col. Taylor on Tues
dav went from La Sale TO Chicago with am appli
cation to the court for a rule, allowing the miner.
under Mr. Plants charge to 20 to work at the
advanced rates paid by the other miners. Judg,
Blodgctt refused To listen 10 the application. Mr.
Plant was sent for, however, and the subject wa,
talked over, and the court concluded to allow
the receiver To put his men at work on the same
/ terms as the other mines are paying. Mr.. Plant
on returning 10 La Sale, accordingly began worl
! I'm his mines
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Passed by Ottawa Lodge No. 40i, |. o. q. T. ON
the death Of Brother Lawrence Hossack at their
last meeting:
WHEREAS, In view of the loss we have sustain
ed by the dcceasc of our friend and associate,
Brother Lawrence Hossack. and of the still heav-
Ter loss that was sustained by those who were
nearest and dearest TO him; therefore, be 1t
Resolsed, That it is but IA just tribute to the
memory Of the departed to say that in rcgretting
his removal from our midst, we mourn for one
who was in every way worthy of our respect and
regard.
Resolved That we sincerely condole with the
family of the deceased on the dispcnsation with
which it has pleased Divine Providence to atct
them, and commend them for consolation to Him
who orders all things for the best and whose
Establishments are meant in mercy.
Resol,ed That this heartfelt testimonial of our
sympathy and sorrow he forwarded to the family
of our departed friend. COMMITTEE.
Oct 10th. 1871
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Another Victim.

What an efficient agency hell has on earth in
bad whisky! Mr.. Constant Haas, respectable
young farmer, living about mile east of Serena,
in this county, married to an amiable young wife
and the father of two loving, helpless children,
went to Serena on Tuesday last on some business
and meeting with boon companions doubtless en-
tered a saloon or two-the place has four-got to
drinking, and when last seen, about II O'Clock at
night was on the railroad track IS or 50 rods
north of the village, badly intoxicated, but APP
parently trying to walk home. Next morning
his body was found near the spot where he had
been last seen alve-the skull was crushed in, a
leg cut oil and the body otherwise fearfully
Notwithstanding that a night freight train had
passed over him. J. II. Mckinley, Esq, justice
of the peace, summoned a coroner's jury and
held an inquest on the body, eliciting the above
facts the jury rendering verdict accordingly.
Bows clothing for 81 80 to Sl2.00, ct VI. Stiefel
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Academy of Sciences.

The meeting of the Ottawa Academy Of Natur-
al Sciences announced for Thursday last was ad-
journed ION account of the small attendance) TO
next Thursday evening, at the Academy's rooms
in Cheever's Block. 1t is hoped that all the MEN,
hers will make an effort to be present as at the
meeting matters Of vital interest 10 the society
will come up. Among other things viii be the
consideration Of the generous offer Of Mr..
Cheever, 10 give the Academy the use Of two
rooms on the second floor OF his block, rent free,
necessitating, however, the removal Of the mass
Of specimens from the third story,
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Full stock of wall paper ard window shades al
Osman u Hapeman's.

On Monday the Goth the Turner's have arrang-
ed fine programme of gymnastic and calisthe-
mic exercises to be followed by dance, at their
hall on La Sale street. The exercises will COM
prise exhibitions by the scholars of both sexes
and gymnastic performances by the older MEM
bers, the whole being for the benefit of the able
and indefatigable teacher, Mr.. c. Heydweiler,
and the hall ought to be crowded Those who
have already had occasion to admire the precision
and beauty of these exercises will not fail to i'm
prove this opportunity.
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Died.

At Ottawa, Ill, Oct. 14th, 1877, LAURENCE HOS
SACK Aged AZ years and months
He was n native Of Scotland. Early in life
he came to Canada, and in 1854 he rcmoy.
ed to this city. He was converted and united
with the Baptist Church March 30, 1883. Always
consistent, his Christian integrity, fidelity, self
sacrificing liberality and humility won the esteem
of those who knew him best As teacher in the
Sunday school, deacon in the church tc
which office he was chosen one year ago., and il
other departments Of Christian work he was
faithful, devoted and earnest. c.
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Mr.. S. W. Checver has been improving the ap
pearance of his corner by the addition of foui
plate glass windows, two windows each in Spen
GERS boot and shoe house and the Cent store
1t would seem that since Messrs. Griggs, Stiefcl
Hull, Fiske n BEEN, Forbes IL Gehring, Ct al.
have exhibited their spirit of improvement b.
putting these windows into their buildings, on
more important merchants are beginning to fee
them no longer luxury but necessity.
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Burglary.

The butcher shop located on the east side Of
Shabbona Square, one door north Of Theresa
Movers beer saloon, was entered by burglars on
last Saturday night, access TO the shap being had
through the rear windows which were broken.
No money was obtained, but some five to seven
dollars worth Of sausagcs etc, were destroyed
or stnlen
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DRY Cp.-That's about how everybody feels
about il. 1t has raincd now almost necessarily
for nearly two weeks and really the thing is get
ting monotonOus.
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r. W Champion, Grand Worthy Counsellor OF
the Grand Lodge l. o. q. T. will lecture on Sun
day evening next az the Union meeting to b,
held at the Congregational church. He also in
tends to lecture on Monday evening al the Bap
list church. The friends Of the temperance
cause should turn out
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DieO.

At Srawn Station Tuesday evening, Oct ith. 1877,
MABEL PAvER Oldest daughter of Joseph ". and ]. {.
| Ebersol; aged syears and months.
The funeral services took place Thursday forenoon at
II W. at the residence OF d s. EherYol. in this city.
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@lrrifD.

At the Episcopal Church. ottawa the 10Th inst by the
Rev f. Is. Nash HIRAM 7. GILBERT, Attorney at law Il
Miss GEoRGtANA J. LELAND daughter of Hon. 4. s. Ia
land; all of ottawa
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Look at the a oyercoais worth s., and all ncs
AZ " Stiefel & Cos.
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Underwear, the best quality and lowest prices,
at A Frank & Co.'S
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EINAL sET-rLEMENT

EINAL EMFNJ';--EsTsTE OF
II SARAH HoPPLH. DECEAsEp,-Notcc ~ hereOy EN-
Nil persons interested In said estate, that the under
signed Administrator of the Estate OF Sarah Hoppe, &C.
ceased will appear before the County Court OF the County
of La Sale and of illinois, at the County Court Rouse
in Ottawa, in said county Monday the 18th day OF
December p 1871 for the purpose OF an account
Of his proceedings in the administration OF sad hsac o
the fnal settlement. 1870 ,--
" H. X. BROWN,
Arrrsr. n A NcCAIER. Administrator.
c,,r cnunty Cnurt Is Sale Co Ill. oCt30
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NICHOLAS MISTURS, DIR. Hollands new book
at 0sman Il Hapeman's.
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NOTICE.-EsTATEo OF JoHN G. HAEBERLs' DECp n;
~ Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Admins
TRAITOR OF the Estate Of John c. aeberle late or the county
Ia and OF Illinois, deceased VIII appear before
the County Court said county the second Monday (De
ing the 10Th day Of December 1871 at the County Sourt
House Ottawa in said County. when and where AL per
sons having claims demands against said estate are mott
ned to attend and present the same III writing Tor adjust
mcnt 49,
~ ~ ~ GEORGE HUFFMAN,
octoO Sw Administrator.
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TERMS REASONABLE.

For particulars address james Cain. Ncsdale Champaign
county. Ill.," or IT NJ. OCOnnor, Box 30, la Sale, ILL.,
October 20, lS1,-Iw
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THE GARLAND

Bas Heating Stove perfect model Of auy and an orn-
sts,sr NAyLEF q SEEET0N.
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Nem Notwithstanding.
Nem R0hfrtlSfmPntS.
A GOOD FARM
For Sale or Rent,

Containing acres situated and miles uOrt
of Utica: known James Gains place. Has On II g"o
tw0ory house stables wells and other OuhOGscs also
tnc young orchard bearing Sale preferred.
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At Mi\LEY & SMEETON'S
MANLEY Il SMEETON.
THE NEW IMPROVED

CInton Rasc ntatua rlTor Stow, o. on o, : 30
cutlre satisfaction. Sold ~ NINLEl q SHEEIO.
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THE ARGAND

Hard Coal Ta0r ton extensively knesn % require
an endurser We - Il, knowing that q j. al rief
Oct D HrrH HANLkl q NhhE4'''
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RAILROAD TICKETS Il !" I Jssn.i
Rate. j. o. HARRIS Agent ". r. q 7. L. Il. Co. u'tA

INSURANCE british gold soo! pay " M Sbr 5arg
bi fareign companies represented by j. HARRIS iso-
Alr.nf l.l-V
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Favorite Cook Stove

IN. no equal r tr market. We II 10 Wort. Hell
WIKI either hard or -ift rual. wood.
eau aHI yNaiuiuct
The Van Buren press., 1877-05-08
The Old Walls.

The Alma Herald having quoted u
master mason, as having said the old
walls OF the Court House were not eafc
to rebuild on we have been handed the
following from Mr. brewery, who is &C.
knowledged by all, to be master OF his
profession We hope Capt. Letler will
accept the invitation here extended and
come up and make an examination in
connection with our mechanics, the old
walls:
Thd Alma Herald, Of May Sd, says
that Capt. Letter says that it is absurd to
think OF building on the old walls of the
Court House, as it would be dangerous,
or words to that effect. would inform
the tax payers Of fCrawford county that
also have knowledge of brick masonry
and from many years experience as n
brick layer, consider my Judgment in ref.
erence to the old walls OF tho Court
House, at leas, as good rs any man in
the State, and il Capt. Letter vii! come
and personally inspect the walls with mo,
he, / think, will come to the same con-
clusion to which have come, and that
IS, that the ou,sdc walls are good and
perfectly safe to build on
NJ. ". DREwRtY.