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The Greeks are said to be actively arming
to take sides with Russia when the oppor;u
nifty presents itself.
Montenegro is in arms against the Turks,
and Bosnia, Bulgaria and Herzegovina have
as good as declared war against Turkey at
the instgation of Russia. Servia, also, while
claiming to be neutral Is selling transports
and cavalry horses 20 Russia. Hungary is
uneasy, and remembering old scores and
kossuth, aches for chance to strike Russia.
England is immensely perturbed. Mani
testify her interest and traditions would lead
her TO favor the Turk, but Gladstone and the
Exeter Hall sort of people have raised such
a clamor about Turkish barbarities towards
the Christians, that the government is evil
IDENTIFY seriously embarrassed Meantime a
proclamation has been issued by the queen
stating that she is determined to maintain
strict and impartial neutrality in the war be-
tween Russia and Turkey, and commanding
her subjects to abstain from violating the'
LEWIS relating thereto.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

GoID.-The prlce OF gold in New York
rises and falls with the war news from Eu-
rope. Its present fluctuations In this country,
occasioned by causes entirely foreign TO any
thing this side of the Atlantic, ought to con
vince the most confirmed hard money man
that 1t is useless 10 try TO find an unchanging
standard OF value among metals of any de.
scripuon, which are subject TO the same laws
which control any other merchandise
iUrord Herald.
Suppose instead of gold" in the above, we
use the word "greenbacks," wouldn't we be
getting nearer the truth? War IN Europe
doubtless creates demand for ready money,
and as greenbacks are net money, an unusual
call for cash from this side must cause to
that extent rush 10 convert greenbacks into
money and consequent natural depreciation
in prices, the same as when too much whea,
or potatoes are AT once rushed upon the msr,
kei for conversion into money.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

w. c. Brownlow, the noted fighting par
son" of Tennessee, and late L. S. senator from
that state, died at Knoxile on Sunday, aged
p. For the last half dozen years of his life
he had, through paralysis, been bodily
wreck, though his mind seemed to be vigor-
Gus as ever. When about % years of age he
started out as Methodist preacher, but in
1928 entered politics as an opponent of Gen,
Jackson, and being such uphill work at the
time in Tennessee, he was all the more de.
lighted as he loved nothing better than stout
opposition. la 1911 he became the editor OF
the Knoxville Why, paper that gained a
wide fame for the intemperance, brutality and
blasphemy of lis language. Yet there was a
sturdy honesty about The man that made him
come friends, though his natural disposition
was so pugnacious that his best friends we're
safe from his assaults only by keeping at a
distance
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south side; but beyond that it is Deer Park,
not Utica, that makes money by escaping the
payment of ferry tolls. Before the bridge
was erected, Deer Park paid, we are told, some
S2JUO a wear to the ferry man. What would
the town have had 10 pay had She gone on
and issued her bonds without making fuss ;
The bridge cost in round figures, $4,000. The
county, in all such cases Of erecting free
bridge hitherto, has pad oHe-third Of the cost.
This would reduce the part 10 be paid by
Utica ana Deer Park each TO $ll,1 the an
nual interest upon which, with proper pro-
vision tor q sinking fund, would not have
needed to exceed $500
/, seems TO look, at least, as If the obs,rep
erousness of the Deer Park officials in the
matter was not likely to prove money making
business. However, the bridge is there, and
Deer Park may think, whether she helps TO
pay for it or not, she will have the use OF it
all the same. Well, as business integrity too
much goes these days, there may be some
thing in that. The FREE TRADER mission
airy, however, who has been very careful thus
far in his talk to avoid stirring up a hornets
nest, begs il TO be understood that he don't
ordinarily preach that kind Of morality.
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day, absolying the commissioners from all
suspicion of dishonesty, but very strongly in
slnualing a deplorab!c amount on their part,
of undtness and stupidity. The cause FOR the
excessi5e cost lay in The cytravagant ideas OF
the French decorative architect, now happily
deceased who hoodwinked the commissioners
into endless ridiculous eXiravaganccs. The
report, upon the whole, appears to be bang
ling attempt at calcimining.
The senate, on Monday, adopted resolu.
ton TO adjourn sine die on the 18th of May,
but the house next day refused to consider
the res button.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The premises of |. H. Fitch, Esq, an old
gentleman Of 60, at Aurora, were entered on
Wednesday morning by n burglar, and Mr.
FItch's pantaloons pockets rilled Of about
500 He heard the burglar leave the house
and followed him revolver in hand. Outside
a man approached him saying Don't shoot
I am your friend" but at the same time
striking Mr.. Fitch in the face with knife
Inflicting several severe but not dangerou,
wounds The scoundrel then escaped Mr.
Fitch sending two or three bullets after him
but none taking effect.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The executive committee of the Illinois
Press Association held a meeting at Chicago
last week, and accepting an invitation from
the mayor and council of East st. Loris, de-
cided to hold the next annual meeting of the
association in that city on June Gin and 9Th
An excursion will then take place 10 Kansas
City over the St. Louis, Kansas City & North
ern r. r., and from that city to Pueblo, Col,
over the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe r. r.,
and from thence over the Denver and Rio
Grande r. r. to Denver City, visiting from
that city sill the notable points in Colorado.
Railrod fares will be free, but other expenses
Of such an extensive trip will Of course be
sufficient to limit the number OF illinois
country editors who can afford to take par;
IN e 10 a very selcc, Few.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The character of ex-Postmaster General
Jewell seems to be seriously compromised by
a recent case in the Supreme Court of the |.
5, in which he is shown up as stealing the
property, worth many thousands OF dollars,
Of half demeoted old woman, under the pre-.
text of a contract to support her during her
live but year or two longer. The court de.
clared the contract fraudulent and decreed
the restoration of the property to the old wo-
mans heirs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05
THOSE RAILROAD BONDS AGAIN.

The publishers of the Ottawa Republican,
we Judge, must have some interest in those
discarded Fox River Railroad bonds, they
seem SO anxious to catch at every straw 10
keep them anoat. The editor Of that sheet,
or more likely, some attorney for HIM, under.
takes 10 twist the modification" the supreme
cour, has seen fit to append to It's late opinion
against the validity of the bonds, into denl-
al that the decision ofthe supreme court OF HI
inols-that the state law under which the bonds
were issued had never passed-is fina!on that
point, but that it leaves the question offact still
an open one for Judge Drummonds court 10
pass upon. Now, whatever may be our pri.
vate preferences IN the matter, we confess
our inability to see how the iainiest shadow
Of such hope can be evolved from that"mod.
ifcation" 1t says distinctly that the evi
dence whether the law referred to was con.
stItutionally passed or not, must be such as
is legally applicable to such case accord
ing TO the laws of Illinois," and the supreme
court of Illinois, having had that evidence
before it decides that under the laws Of Hi.
nois the evidence is sufficient to establish the
fact that the low was not consttutonally pass
ed. This decision of our supreme court in
u. S. court is the law of the case, and settles.
the point thai the journals of the legislature
IN the office of the secretary Of state can alone
be admitted as evidence of the passage OF
that or any other law Of this state, and that
was not constitutionally passed. Such being
the fact, we are unable to see where the Re
puJitcda'5 tug of war" is to come in.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

Bill Kemble, the Pennsylvania state treas
urer who gained immortal renown as the IN
ventor of the celebrated system of political
morality known as Addition, Division and
Silence has added TO his laurels by publish.
ing dispatch which he sent TO Wayne Mac.
Neagh, at New Orleans, one of Hayes com.
missioners TO settle the Louisiana trouble
IL is supposed to be "sarkastical," and IS in
the following terms:
"PHILADELPnIA, April ~.
Wayne Nac Vedgh, Esq, Ne,c 0rieaas, la:
THE commission deserve great credit for
their success in bribing enough of Packard
men TO give Nichols majority. Had Tweed
been on your commission he would have nc.
cemplished it in a day. Bat we must have
reform. w. H. KEMBLE."
Williams assertion that Tweed would have
finished the job for the fraudulent president
in day, SHOWS that he himself knows what
skilled hand can do in such cases
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

Whenever a war breaks out some prophecy
is unear,hed that told all about 1.-TWO or three
hundred years ago. We remember when on;
own little unpeasan,ness was fairly Hndel
way, an old European prophecy was dug VI
that said the war would last four years, bu
in the fifth year the belligerents would dror
their arlmoslties and rc-urite with great cor
diality. In the same reliable way, a prophe
is sad to have issued decree in 1913, fore
telling the fate of Turkey as follows
In twice two hundred years the Bear
The Crescent shall assaii,
But If the Cock and Bull unite,
The Bear shall not prevail,
But look, in twice ten year again,
Let Islam know and tear,
The Cross shall waX-the Crescent wane,
Grow pale and disappear.
This spring brings the twice ten years
since the close OF the Crimean war OF course
the Dear will now proceed TO gobble the Ores
cent and prove the fulfllment of this legent
of long ago.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

There is some hard swearing and gnashlng
of teeth among the returning board fraternity
over the removal of Collector Casey at New
Orleans and the appointment of john c, King
in his place. Both Wells and Anderson, OF
the Louisiana returning board, expected this
fat plumb, and Packard himself, 1t Is said,
would not have refused II. The only redeem
ing quality Of King, among the carpc'-5agger
gang, Is that he is said to be the friend of Au-
derson, with whom it is said he has agreed
10 divide the stealings.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The Streator Free Press objects to the sug-
gestiOC Of the FREE TRADER, that however
much the democratic party may be inclined
to applaud certain acts of President Hayes
they must never forget the fact that he is the
creature of giant fraud and only president
de facto The Free Press thinks the final de
cision OF the Bradley commission made him
President dc juJ9 as well as dc Tdc,o, but
whether it did or not, his righteous acts
ought To be sufficient TO conIonc the fraud
This sort of reasoning won't do The right.
eous acts of Hayes, it must be remembered,
are only righteous from a democratic stand.
point, and while they would be perfectly de.
feasible in Tilden, rs the acts Of Hayes they
involve degree OF treachery towards the
men in Louisiana and South Carolina by
whose efforts alone he was raised to power,
that must render him personally forever in.
famous Uzziah was good King. He did
that which was right in the sight Of the Lord,
and God was with him and prospered him.
But he undertook by fraud to seize an office
to which he had not been lawfully raised,
and God placed upon his brow that mark
which Charles Francis Adams says Hayes
must carry to his death, tor behold he was
lcprous IN his forehead" and no after repent
ance ever suffice to wipe out the damn
ed spot. He was cut off from the house of
the Lord and dwelt apart, as loa,hsome
thing, until the day of his death In the same
way, there is no condonement possible for
the great crime that made Hayes president
To overlook it would be to cast contempt
upon every rule of law and moral rectitude.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

\ telegram on Tuesday from Cleveland
states that a body believed to be that of p. i.
Bliss, the revivalist, who persisted by the Ash
iabula disaster, was found on the lake shore
near the mouth of Ashtabula Creek, where it
seems to have been carried under the ice.
The body showed marks of burning and was
Invested of all clothing except boots. It's
badly decayed and will be hard to identity
to Il certainty
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

y Kansas correspondent of the last Chica.
20 Sunday Times gives an interview with an
old citizen Of Kansas, who claims to have
family, after the discovery of their muir Iers,
so suddenly emigrated from that state, follow
ed their trail, overhaued and lynched the
whole family, buryng them in one hole near
the southwest Kansas border
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The City Council OF Ottawa, Illinois, have au-
thorized the following committee to receive bids
for iail site, viz: ]. ". Dean, John HO6an,
W Z. Bowman, A. VI. Trimble and c. 5. Phelps.
Parties wishing to sell land TO the city for jail
site will hand sealed bids to any member of this
committee. Bids must be handed in as soon as
possible, as the question will be decided on Nou-
day or Tuesday, probably.
SAMUEL R.cHOLsoS,
May >, iS11. -VIy0F.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The Aurora Nctrs Of Wednesday came dress
sd in mourning, on account Of tne death in
that city of Mrs Z. W. Trask, sister of Mr..
Hawkins, Of the Ners.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

The Murphy temperance movement, winch
has lust closed season" at Columbus, ONO,
resulted in obtaining over 5000 signatures to
the total abstinence pledge
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

Wong Ching Foo thoroughly educated
ChInaman, has arrived in New YORK as
missionary in favor Of Buddhism, and is at,
tracing some attention by lectures on that
suhipCt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

Gov Nichols, of La has appointed May
10th as a day of thanksgiving and prayer TO
God for the happy deliverance OF that state
from the rule of bayonets, carpet-baggery ana
scallaMaggerv.
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All subscriptions to be paid in advance
Remlttances may DC made through money or
der Registered letter.
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Gle fres graaer.
ottawa, H., saturday. May ~ 700
ORR CLIMBING.

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
with the following publications, furnishing
both at the prices named, postage Plepa'u
The offer is open to old SUBSTITUTES Vi he"
at any post Office III the country;
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-05-05

Leroy W. Fairchild's celebrated Gold Pens al
Osmlu & Hapeman's.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13
From a Phxslciar. :.

Hyde Park. Vt., Feb. z 1876.
Messrs. Seth. Fowie & Sons, Boston,
Gents--You may perhaps remember thae
wrote you several weeks ago In regard to
the use of the Peruvian Syrup for my wife,
who was suffering from general debility
the sequence of Typhoid Dysenteiy. Ihad
State, and also in Canada, without relief
At your Recommendation she commenced
the use OF the syrup, the first four bottles
made but little Impression, but while taxi
ing the fifth she began to improve rapidly,
aud now. after using six OF the dollar bot,
ties, she has regained her strength. and is
able TO slo most of the work about the hohseS
and feel that cannot speak too highly in
praise of the Peruvian Syrup I have pre-
scrfbed it to several CT my PATIENTS ana
have procured the sale of several of It here.
You can make any use OF this letter you see
at. Yours very truly, III. d. Belden, M. D.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

ELoCUTIoN.-Oneo of the most thoroughly
enjoyable entertainments given in this city
which we have had the pleasure of attend
ing for many day, was that given by
Prof. l.. F. Henderson. at the College
Chapel on Saturday evening last. The
best talent in the eity-Misses Mary Pow
ell, Hettie Miller, Fannie Strahan, Laura
Tate. Hettie Thompson and Maggie Foster.
As an elocutionist Prof. Henderson has
few superiors, and any entertainments in
which he takes part, is certain to be a
success. f'The Bells'' recitation by the
Professor was the most perfect piece of elo-
cution we ever heard-but why particular
ize, when each and every piece was gem!
The Professor should never tail to have a
full house in this city. Each one of the
Prof's. assistants We'd with each other In
the excellence of their productions. ''Fhc
Red Jacket by Miss Mary Powell, was
spoken with such effect as to bring tears to
many eyes, while Miss Hettie Miiier's
Bridal Pledge was magnifieently rem
tlered indeed. The instrumental solos by
Misses Laura Tate and Fannie Strahan,
and the duett by Misses Thompson and
Foster, were excelently well rendered. 1t
was certainly the finest intellectual treat
our people have been permitted to enjoy
for long time. Give us more ofsuch ele-
waiting and entertaining treats.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13
Admfnisfrator,s Notice.

ATOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that the rin.
In eeraigned. David Froinan, has been, by an
order of the County Court of Linn county. Or
eeon, made at the February term thereof. 1877,
iIIy al1roinfed Administrator of the state of
Squire Montgomery deceased, and all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby
requested to present them, duly verified, TO
the undersigned at his place of business in Al
bany, in Linn coul4fy, Or gon, within sax
months from the date hereof.
February 16, 1877. DAYID FROMAN..
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mn
IN dersigned / as been duly appointed Adj
ministrator of the estate of ,. D. Ray, deceased
ty Oregon. and all persons having claims
AGAINST said estate are hereby required to pre-
serf the same duly veride1 to the undersigned
Mt his residence IN Linn county, within six
months from the date hereof.
FeIrf1arV I6, 1S77.-4W w. g. FOREN.
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Notice of FINAL settlement.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT DAVID
In FROMAN, Administrator of the estate of
j. C. Graves, deceased. has filed in the County
Court of Linn county, oregon, his final account
for settlement of said estate. and the said court
has appointed Friday. the 9th day of priI, 1877.
at the hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon of
said day for hearing objections to said final ac-
count and the settlement thereof.
DAVID FROMAN,
Humphrey & Hewitt, Ats Administrator
March 9. IS77-24V9V4
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

STACKS OF NEW GooDs.-Mr. John
Blevins. Superintendent of the Grange
Union Store of this city, returned from be-
low last week where he went to lay in a
stock of Spring and Summer goods. And
now if you want the latest: styles OF dry
goods and clothing, fresh groceries, etc.,
ETC., call at the g. U. S., corner of First
and Washington streets.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

AT LEBANoN.-Our friends who deal at
Lebanon should read the advertisement of
Messrs. McCalley s. Andrews, two live
business men, and then go and examine
outfit having been purchased last week,
embracing the latest and most fashionable
styles in clothing, dry goods, boots and
shoes, besides fufl invoice of wood and
willow ware and fresh groceries. Two
more popular men than Nc. and Dave
would be hard to find, and we predict for
them big run of custom.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

A writer in the Unfeersolist says Holland
wind-mills have arms of an enormous
length, and carry 5000 yards of canvas.
American wind-mills have arms of only orr
dinary size, but when they are sent to Cons
gress they can stand up and tire out the
Hollandest windmill that ever spread its
bellying sails to the rising gale. Loud
applause ]
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

A range that meets every requirement
and satisfies every demand made upon it.
he Richmond Range. It has no equal
among stoves or ranges. The only place
to get one is at w. II. Netherlands, next
to the Bank
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

For SALE CHEAP.-At his shop on Ferry
street, Mr.. Sam'l Miller has twelve pas
senger coach for sale, almost new-will be
sold at a bargain. Also e splendid end and
side spring hack, with elegant top, etc.,
new, Tor sale at cost. Here's an opportu-
nifty for somebody to get bargains. 24-9
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Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given TO all persons whom
In sOeyer. not to purchase of John d. 1urd a
certain pTornissory note of the amount of $77S.
So, executed December 10th, 1875, and due July
the makers thereof hold valid ciatms and set
offs against the holder, John ID. Hurd.
SETTLEMEIR q DAWSON.
February l, 1S77.n19v9
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

DIREcToRs TO ELEcT.-There will be a
meeting of the stockholders in the Grange
Union of Albany, at their office in this city.
on Monday, May 2sth, to elect seven direc-
tors to serve the Union one year. And
don't you forget it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

HELP THOSE VINO TRY TO HELP THEM
sELyEs.-Mrs. Day Is prepared 70 do all
kinds of plain sewing, and as she has only
her labor to depend upon for livelihood
and for the support of her children, she
asks the kind people of this city who may
have work which they wish done to give
her trial. This is a case which should
interest all our benevolent disposed citizens.
Let any who have work uf this kind which
they wish done take it to Mrs. Day.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

Last Saturday, business being little
dull, old Whitley, the dray-horse, concluded
to liven things up a little by running off,
Created considerable excitement but mo-
great damage.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13
LOCAL MATTERS.

RELIGIOUS SERvICEs.-Rev. j. F. Deyore will
hold services in the brown NJ E. church in this
city on Sabbath, morning and evening. sun
day School at e:so P. NJ. Prayer meeting each
Thursday evening.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

Last Monday, School Director, David
Thompson, called at each of the several
public schools, and made a speech to the
scholars at each place. Our new Board of
School Directors are giving more attention
TO school matters than any board we have
ever had, and they deserve credit therefor.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

The N. Y. Herald says new potatoes are
fine '.and cut pompadour'' Another vii
lainous inkslinger says: eyes, partaters
alwuz had a eye to fashionl'' 1t certainly
is fact that last year they wore Murphy
jackets and were dressed in various styles !
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1877-04-13

Prince Williams, of Prussia, is hard up
again. Taking pity on his extremity. gen.
erous hearted Victoria, England's Queen,
has just given him an order for a Garter.
1t is expected that the Empress Eugenie
will also ante up with pass to The circus
and paper OF hair-pins.