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From Utica.

UTICA Oct 1S, 1877
The Republican says that the editor of the
La Sale Press warts stairs erected at Starved
Rock for the comfort and accommodation of
visitors, and that if Webster of the Press will
pass around the hat the Republican holds ten
cents in readiness In these DAYS of free
bridges we don't wonder at the absurd wish OF
the Press and the generosity of the Republican,
but we want old married men and long cared
bachelors to understand that the Young folks
of Utica will not cater to their fancies IN that
respect, that we will not sacrifice the pleasure
of helping our sweathearts on and from that
rock TO their convenience and comfort. We
will buy the Republican new hat and the
Press tooth brush Gf they are in need of
something sensatioml) but let them not build
II stairway at Starved Rock, for that would be
following the matter "up too far"
Some of the young folks of Utica and Wal.
than visited Mr.. W. O'Donnel, of Wallace,
last Sunday evening and enjoyed what is ia
miliarly called big time in the neighbor-
hood" The hostess, Mrs O,Donnel. gave a
very kind reception, and so grand was the little
attic feast, that formed part of the evenings
programme that all pronounced it most
agrecably spent evening.
News this week is something like the wealth.
er-damp dull
There is only one man in town that is ap-
parenily getting rich, and that is Jerome Gun
duff. His barber shop now presents glass
front and the inside is neat and we'll furnished.
The Bulldozcr says that Mr.. c. put glass
front in his harness shop; but Mr.. G. says he
never was in the harness business but once,
and that was when he "hitched on" to his
lovely wife. LES.
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OF THE TwENTY-FiEsr ANNUAL FAIR or THE Ia SALLE
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL BOARD.
DIR.
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The report OF Mr. A. VI. HOFFMAN, Secretary
of the La Sale County Agricultural Board, has
been prepared, as follows;
SECHETARY'S REPORT
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THE COURTS.
The Supreme Court.

This court finished its session this week, hav
ing concluded the call of the docket and adjourn
cd on Monday. The judges are still here, how
ever. The Court issued the following order,
which will be OF advantage to the members Of the
bar to know:
Pursuant to section 81 of an act in regard to
practice in courts of record, approved June =,
1871 laws of 1877, page 154, it is ordered by the
court that in all eases removed from the appel
late courts to this court, by appeal or writ OF err
ror, only so much of the record shall be made up
and certified as shall be necessary to clearly ana
fully present the question upon which thc dccl'-
ion of this court shall be sought, and the same
shall be directed by at least two of the judges Of
the court from which the record is brought, and
their order TO that effect shall be certified AS Il
part of the record.
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From MarseiIles.

MARsEIJLEs, Oct Is, 1871.
There will be Il concert at the Methodist
church on next Sunday evening.
Mr.. ID. H. Slagle, our efficient postmaster
rejoices over the advent of young daughter
Clark Bros. dray team got away from tho
driver on yesterday and scattered dray load
goods far and near. No damage but trihe tc
the goods
Judging By the past fairs held by the ladies
of the Universalist society the one of tonight
at Hawks hall will be a success. The articles
to be drawn are mostly of their own manutac
ture, and represent the culture, fancy and taste
of some of the best ladies of the place
Those who withheld their support in the
matter of freeing the bridge at this place, on
the score of preterring to pay toll rather than
the tax for repairs, had it been made free, can
now show how sincere they were, and also act
consistently by coming here as before to dc
their trading.
A little boy of Charles Trumble's was very
nearly poisoned to death one day last week by
eating a large quantity of gypsum (stramoni
UNI weed seed Also girl in the east end OF
town was quite sick for some time from the
same cause As this weed is found in nearly
every door yard, parents ought to be careful
that their little ones do not get it.
Most of the Light Guard company were pre-
pared to feel happy over the election on Mon
day for officers of the 18th battalion, terminate
as it mi ght If the honor of lieutenant colone
had fallen to J. w Preston they would have
been highly pleased and it is hard to tel
whether they are not even as much so in thai
they are not to lose their captain as it is.
FULL GEAR.
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The County Court.

IN PROBATE.
Estate of John Olcson. Supplemental final re.
port Of administrator approved and administrator
discharged.
Estate of Martin Bernard Order for private
sale of chattclhroperty made
Estate OF John Sharpe Claim allowed, So.
Estate Of Vim KGnigscn. Petition to sell real
estate. Decree ordering real estate sold to pay
debts.
Estate Of Matthias Hanson Report Of sale Of
real estate approved.
Estate OF John Gottlicb Haebcrlc. Rcpublca-
ton Of notice to creditors ordered made to .Janu
airy term, 1878.
Estate Of john Arnold. Claims allowed, Sil5 90.
Estate of Sarah BEEN. No claims presented.
Estate Of Alonzo Walbridgc. Proof OF publica.
ton Of notice OF final settlement made
Estate Of Richard T Waterman. Claims allow
cd, s44JO. Fl
Estate Of Thomas Ryburn. Claims Allowed,
sSGs.
Estate Of George NcCandish Proof of publica.
report presented
Estate Of Dugald Mclean. Appraisement hill,
inventory and widows REIMBURSEMENT and sclec.
non approved.
Estate Of Charles II Reed Claims allowed
s21s. tH H'l4T
Estate Of Samuel Grove. Final report OF ac
counts presented.
Estate Of Nathaniel Potter Report of accounts
presented
Guardianship Of Jennie l. Porter Final report
Of guardian presented and approved and guar
dian discharged.
Copartnership Of the late firm Of Oycrhot a
Holmes. Ccpartncrship apprasemcnt till and
inventory approved.
Estate Of Alexander Hobart Bond Of Exccu
trix in the penal sum Of sl2, 400 approved. Let.
tiers testamentary issued to Amassa Hobart. No.
tiee TO creditors Sd Monday Of January, ls5s.
Estate Of Samuel Grove. Final report approx
ed and order for distribution made.
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CHAPTER |.

/
! CHAPTER |.
! There are five things, it wot.!d seem, which
some newspaper writers find it impossible to do
spell the name Of Catilinc correctly give the
name of the Smithsonian Institute properly, write
an account Of n burial without talking about
the funeral obscquics," decline an invitation to
let's step around TO the hiellerorin saloon and
swallow torch light procession" and pay their
bills for the numerous little cetcras of journals
tic experience.
CHAPTER II.
Mr.. Chas. A. Black kindly Offered his services
and press in order that we might keep it before
the people. "-7tco-ceater.
1t was labor Of love. Sweet Chawes. Sweet
love. Now lend the six bits" says the editor,
"to get out another copy, and high Olympus
shall be thy dwelling place"
CHAPTER III.
We hoist the black flag on the FREE TRADER
individually, and collectively.
Don't rob yourself Of your caudal appendages
on our account, gents. You'll need it before the
winter is over, for it gets cold here sometimes
Besides, the public are more sensitive in such
matters than YOU seem to imagine.
CHAPTER w.
Ed of the diminutiye post meridian pub, is 90
ing to give the court house sidewalks to the
ty to build a court house on. Ye gods how gen
erous these impecunous fellows are! The mag
nitudc of the gift can only be appreciated when
it is remembered that the county already owns
said walk. How great a misfortune il is that
La Sale county can not secedc, and start gov
eminent Of her own. Then we could put Ed up
us King Solomon, and thus bringing his brilliant
intellect to bear on the eternal fitness of
things" Utopia would dawn uponus. Life would
be like a summers day. We could do business
on check, run up bills and tell our creditors
"we'd like to see them get their money" and
when We came to die 90 up in Il fiery chariot with
"A complimentary copy Of the pop-gun under our
arms AS credentials. Oh, happy day!
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CHICAGO, Oct. 10, 1877.
FREIGHTs-By rail were steady yesterday anc
fair shipments were made at BIC 300 for grain
to New York; flour zoe n Dbl Lake freight:
unusually active at &c for corn to Buffalo.
FLouR-Prices firm and higher Choice white
winter wheat $6.75@7.25; fancy western spring
extras. ST. OOd625: Minnesota patent, $500
800; choice spring supcrtnes, s4.O0@423
Wintcr--No. . red, in store, sll'M
LII. Spring-No |, Minnesota, Sl;i.@ Lilo
CoRN-Mixed 43@4 Options, 43@H iol
October.
Oats-No. ., a3@24; rejected, DC
Rye-No. ., 5615; rejected, 4Sc.
Barley--No =, Zoe; rejected, iOc
Lard-SS 500 1885 Il 100 lbs.
Butter-Creamery 2S0Bc; good to choice dai
ry, 206t25c.
Eggs-l6dl7c u doz.
Potatoes-Ncw, Sl.0Od l.25 q bbl.for choice.
CATTLE--Moderatcly active Choice extra
grade steers, s5.75@6OO; good to choic: natives
g. 75m5 40; butchers steers, S3.75@4OO; cows
and heifcrs, S25O@4.OO.
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Tides. tso-;hirds price.

Calf NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 30 10
mt ftlues. "
Dry Dali, v ~
Damaged Hides tso-;hirds price.
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Estate Of Edward Howard. Appraisement bill
and inventory approved.
INSANE.

lN,AN IL
William Stctzel, of Peru, was pronounced in
sane by jury in Judge Miler's court on Mon
day. Cause of insanity not known.
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'PHoNoGRApHY-Wc observe that the public
schools at Mendoza and some other points are in
Producing photography, or the short hand sys-
tenn of writing, as a regular branch Of education.
As any teacher can easily be trained to give in.
strnction in this beautiful art, and it involves no
additional cost, VIC are unable for the life of us,
to see any objection to its introduction in our
public schools on the PLAN for instance, pursued
In Mendoza, as follows:
Commence the instruction when the children
commence going to school, twenty minutes a
day, and continue ii as long they attend school,
at first, in lessons of five minutes four times a
day; when little advanced in lessons Of ten
minutes twice day; finally in lessons of twenty
minutes once day. At the close Of their com.
mon school education they will have become fair
writers, writing sign for each sound; or, they
may learn and write dozen or twenty word
signs.
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ottawa Wholesale Market.

OTTAWA, Oct ~, 1871.
Nothing has been doing in the grain ma rkct
during the past ten days, on account oft rains,
aud prices are but nominal Prices ON flour and
grain remain the same; live stock lower, and but
ter cents y h higher; hides stationary
We quote below:
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There is little man,
He runs Il paper gun,
And his name, il is Ed, Ed, Ed;
He is frothy as cad,
But when he gets mad
umm, he is uwfulIy cup high" and bangs
around and rips and tears and cuts and
slashes things about in manner "pali-
fcctly hor-rcd."
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All OF WHICH 4 Respectfully suDIUItU. = -----..-.
A. NJ. HOFFMAN.
ottawa Oct Sd, 1877. Secretary
The cause of the non.appearancc of the report
last week was the fact that it was retained too
long by the committee who had it in hand for
examination. -. =, -
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Its Awful GOOd!"

Also has in stock the favortc LOAF SUGAR DRIPS for
Buckwhea Cakes and full supply of that Sugar-twelye
pounds for dollar Has received this week for the first
those nice Valencia Raisns, only 10 per pound
also another lot Of that Five Pound Coffee for 800 Go and
look for yourself Then those Sayc Bushel Baskets for 30
just thnkand Ironbound Half Bushe for IS
cents Pail for Is cents Large Tub for IS cents the best
that csc syrup; and that Starch only SC per pound And
Box German Soap 60 lbs for $780, large box of Matches
only 30 cents dime box for Ic Yeast only &c a package
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The following appears in recent issues Of the
San Francisco Bulletin:
MICHAEL Observation-Disclosures wanted OF
Michael Hammond and family, who, when last
heard Of, resided in Oswcgo, n Y, IS years ago.
II still residing in Oswego, Information will be
thankfully received by Patrick Moroney, San
Francisco, Cal, address care s. +. Bulhtin) as
he has made fortune at St. Josephene county,
Oregon, and wishes TO hear from them
We have examined the last published directory,
but fine no person OF this name mentioned there
in, though that is no sign that Michael Ham
mond is not in Oswcgo On. Y. )Pallmiiun.
Michael Hammond is resident Of Ottawa,
and has been for about 20 years, having immi-
grated from Oswego when our starch factory was
built, and has ever since been connected with
that establishment. This Patrick Moroney is a
son Of Mr.. H's sister, and when a lad came tc
America with Mr.. H., when he left the could
sod" in 1910. Thirty years ago Moroncy left Os
wcgo and from that time til this never word
had been heard Of him. but If this is indeed the
''long lost Pat" It is presumed he has not for.
gotten the days of his childhood and the friend.
OF his youth" - ..
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Hon. Guy NJ. BRYAN, Of Galveston,
has been invited to pay visit to Presi'
dent Hayes, and it is understood that
he will do so during the coming sum
mer. Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Hayes were
classmates, if we mistake not. Ger
tainly college mates and warm per-
sonal friendship has survived great POI
litical differences. Should Mr. Bryan
pay the visit as proposed, we trust he
will use the occasion to support Sena-
tors Coke and Maxey in their applica-
ton for indemnity for the State, to
cover her large outlay in protecting the
frontier--a duty incumbent upon the
general government.
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Mrs. IInXes, kchooImntes.

1t happened that six of Mrs. Hayes
schoolmates were living in Washington
the day Of the Inauguration. These old
classmates still possessed their school
badge, the design of which is novel and
pretty, The ladies met and conferred
with each other, The result Of the
conference WIS an order to u florist for
a copy Of the badge in buds and bios.
SONS This tribute they sent to Mrs
Hayes, with the card of each. Mrs
Hayes quickly recognized the old school
badge in the floral tribute and wrote n
note Of thanks to each one of the ladies,
and an invitation to call and see her the
next morning The invitation was
accepted and the reunion was full of
interest and pleasure to each one.
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rncournremeut for tho FecbIe.

Debility, whether 1t be inherent, or caused
by overtaxed strength, OF protracted illness,
has most depressing influence upon the
mind, breeding an abject melancholy nearly
akin TO despair, and enforcing tho aban-
donment Of cherished projects and high
hopes. Happily, the etled system, even
In extreme cases, is susceptible OF invigora-
ton. 1t Is proved by inconvertible evidence
that Hostetter's stomach Bittcrs IL an un-
falling strengthened OF the weak, and that in
addition to yitalizing the physical organi-
zation, II establishes regularity among those
organs upon whose efficient discharge of the
duties imposed on them by nature, contin-
ued vlgur and health depend. Thousands of
instances might be cited TO show the regen-
Grating influence OF this lth-giving agent
In cases OF debility, liver disease, dyspepsia,
nervous ailments, CONSTIPATION, intermit.
tent fever, urinary and uterine troubles
govt and rheumatism, and other maladies,
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In another place to day we publish a
we'll written letter from our sprightly
correspondent "Plain Mister" which is
worthy thoughtful reading at the
hands of all who deplore the preva-
lence of the senseless custom which
has caused the South to be very much
laughed at. However, we think. where
these terms were used in connection
with the general order" referred to,
they were right and proper, because we
are dealing in hyperbole in our carnival
largely, and indeed such is the very
essence, as well as fun of it, We pre-
sumo there is no one but knows that
our carnival should have preceded Lent;
but as we said several days since, Dallas
feels herself strong enough to kick out
of the traces in this thing, and means
to do it right royalty. We trust our
friends will not suddenly become too
critical, but let us ALL by common con-
sent, turn in and make the most of our
one days relaxation.
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The DALLAS HERALD, under its former
management, was good paper, but has
improved greatly under the control OF
Colonel j. l.. Barlow, North Texas is
justly proud of Tue HERALD, for it is a
power in, that section Of the State
[Tyler Democrat.
We do not know if North Texas is
proud of The HERALD, but one thing we
do know, THE HERALD is proud Of North
Texas, as she is of the whole State, and
day and night we are content to labor
for it with all the force at our command,
and have not the slightest fear but that
THE HERALD will reap her reward, In
deed, our business has already increased
TO wonderful degree, and we are in
clined, from that circumstance, to con-
clude that North Texas is proud OF
THE HERALD.
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The official report Of the burning Of
the steamboat Governor Garland in
Arkansas river, twenty-five miles above
the mouth shows that, though there
were about one hundred and forty pas
sengers on board, all escaped but one.
The cargo consisted Of six or seven
hundred bales of cotton and other
freight, none Of which was saved When
the fire was discovered the boat was
run into shallow water near the bank,
where she burned to the waters edge
within five minutes. Mr.. Brent, of Mud
Lake, left the pilot house about thirty
or forty minutes before the fire, telling
the pilot that he was going to sleep,
and was never seen again.
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JOE JOIlNST0N.
a NoriNern Opinion of the Great
Lead r,

hehu 4.
Boston Herald 1t was hardly to be
expected that General Joe Johnston
should be selected for cabinet position,
having been so prominent as n Conied-
crate commander But this is the only
charge which can lie against him in his
private life and strict honesty, MS n man
of truth and exalted character, no man,
North or South, is more deserving the
public confidence AS a man of military
genius, the history of the war bears am
pie testimony. His arrival on the field
changed the battle of Bull Run from Il
glorious victory for our arms, into Il
complete route, for the conIoderates
were retreating when he came up.
Though he was desperate wounded
before Richmond it was not until after
McClellan's army had been forced to
abandon its offensive for a defensive
campaign Disabled from active service
for long time, he was called to take
command of Bragg's army after its de-
cisive defeat at Mission Ridge. TO him
belongs the credit Of the Confederate
arms during Sherman's march to At
lanta. Our immen.e army under Sher
man, consisting of Thomas's army,
Grants old army and Schohelds army,
commenced its advance early in April,
and until the middle of July was occu-
pied in advancing only 100 miles.
Nearly four months were consumed in
march which, without resistance,
might have been accomplished in a
week. Johnston realized the axiom OF
Frederick the Great, that defensive
army ought to fight as often as there
were good positions, and that such
usually occurred every five miles. In
no case of the many contests did John
ston allow his army to be compromised
by general engagement with his gigan-
tic opponents. The news of his re-
moval by jeff Davis, because he would
not risk IA general battle with a certainty
OF defeat, but preferred to fall back from
Atlanta to Macon, and thus gather his
strength while weakening his opponent,
was considered at our headquarters as
the presage of victory for our arms,
Had Johnston been allowed 10 carry
out his plan, it isvery doubtful whether
the march to the sea- could have
been accomplished, and the war
brought thereby to close. We
can we'll understand the magnani-
nous conduct of General Sherman in
styling Joe Johnston the ablest general
in the Southern army But can We
say of that prescribed Confederate gem
eral, politically disabled from holding
any Office in the United States, when
he declined the tempting offer of the
Khedive, or the command of the Egyp.
tian army on salary of 100000 year,
u refusal based on his determination to
live and die an American citizen2 The
iesh>pots of Egypt, full of gold, We're
refused Tor salary as agent of n life in
suronce company, because he esteemed
simple American citizenship, even under
political disability, preferable to oriental
wealth and power.
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The Pail Mall Gazette says; at
would be difficult to eXaggerate the i'm
portance to English investors in Amer
lean railway securities of the decision
which, MS we learn from cable dis
patch, has been given by the Supreme
Court Of the United States with re-
spect to the power of State Legislatures
over railway tariffs. If we read the
telegram Alright that powerful organs
cation Of farmers in the Western States
which goes by the name of the Gran
gers, has completely carried the point
for which it has been contending. The
supreme court holds that it is within
the right Of any State Legislature to
regulate the charges to be made on all
railways within the limits OF that
State"
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NEITHER the Ne,os, Mr.. Morgan nor
any other earthly power can serve the
best commercial interests of Galveston,
until the back of the wharf.monopoly
is effectually broken by stringent legis-
lation on the subject of charges,
Neither can Morgan fix Galveston as
the terminal point of his immense car
rying business as long as it continues,
because, if he can avoid the excessive
charges Of the wharf company, he
should and will do so. The interests of
the State are bound up in this matter,
and they must be cared for. would
be glad to see Galveston reap the adj
vantage Of Morgan's great combination,
but il she allows the possibility to be
defeated by this most unfortunate (for
her) monopoly, we want to see the
point of shipment by water moved, so
that we can get the full benefit, in the
interior, of the cheaper rates prevailing
already, since Morgan's advent into the
Centrals councils.
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GOVERNOR HuBBARDs proclamation
upon taking charge of the penitentary
announces that as soon as he has had
thorough settlement with the old
lessees he will advertise for bids for Il
new lease. We would prefer to see the
State retain q direct control Of this in
stitution--that is, if honest men enough
can be found in public life to run it
squarely. The idea of farming out the
convict labor of the State is distasteful,
because practically, under such rule, the
ends of criminal detention are not
served. We need reform right here,
and should have it. See proclamation,
in another place, in to-day's paper.
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So runs the world -Four only of
the forty-eight signers of the Texan
Declaration of Independence in 1885
survive. These are Edward Waller, of
Virginia, John W. Bunton, of Tennes.
see, W. B, Scates, of Sherman, Colora-
do, and Charles b. Stewart, of Texas.
All ar cover sixty-three." This is
rot an old age, but the story
it tells of the end of all men ON earth
is very impressive one.