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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21
AN EAST TENNESSEE he
THRILLING EPISODE IN THE LIFE OF A
BRAVE WOMAN.

There is fascination about Dor.
der annals that increases with the
lapse of time. During the early
settlement Of East Tennessee many
acts of devoted courage were per-
formed by devoted women, of
which the memory is preserved on
ly by tradition. The following sto>
ry is told of the wife of the first
Governor of Tennessee, the only
plain Captain John Sewer, in com
-nand of the fort on the Nolichucky:
NSaI DJ "s'o -L--:-y I"-i>'>o'>s rfrU
residence Of Mr.. Sheriff.. One
day party of Indians made sud
den descent upon the station, and
the frightened women fled away in
every direction. One tall, beanti.
tul figure shot out toward the fort
with the speed of deer. This was
Catherine Sheriff.. She was a
woodland beauty, and famous
through the country for her cour-
age and agility. 1t is said sshc
could outrun and outleap every
other woman: could walk and ride
more gracefully and skillfully than
any other woman in the country"
She surely had need of all her po W.
ers now. She was prize the saw
ages wanted, and with fierce yells
they sprang to intercept her way.
She left the direct path, took cir
cuitous way, and came up on the
back side of the fort, intending to
scale the palisades. Gathering all
her powers, she sprang into the air.
An officer was reaching over the
top to catch and lift her in, but his
foot slipped and both fell to the
ground, with the wall still between
them. A loud shont from the In
dams, as they felt the prize n
their hands, gave added strength to
the maiden's limbs. She said
when telling the story in after years
"Their bullets and arrows came
like hail it was leap or die, for
would not live a captive" Will
one terrible effort she lcaped into
the air once NOR, cleared the pail
sades, and came DOM into til.
arms of her future husband.
The first thing this noble girl die
sitter her marriage was to maxi
with her own hands the suits worl
by her husband and his three son
at the battle of Kings Mountain
She was peculiarly adapted to th
! requirements of her position-tha
OF the highest lady in new coun
try. Another attack was threaten
ed soon after her marriage, an
families hastened away to create
J place of safety. 81 shall not go,
said she, though her husband Wa
: away in the army !; ''the wife {
: John Sewer knows no fear !" A
D another time large band of Torie
!. came to the house determined
b hang her husband. She hid hin
# and faced them at the door. The
q threatened to shoot her down il 81
d would not tell where her husbar
o was.
= "Shoot shoot! !" she cried
# am not afraid to die But remer
b Der that while there Is a Sewer u
t. on the earth my blood will not
!. unavenged."
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21

A TRUE LADY.-Beauty and style
are not the surest passports to respect
ability-some Of tie noblest specl-
mems Of womanhood that the world
mas ever seen have presented the
plainest and most uaprepossesslns
appearance. A woman's worth Is
estimated by the real goodness or
her heart, the greatness of her soul,
and the purity and sweetness OF her
character and woman with q kind
ly disposition, and a wcll-balanced
mind and temper, is lovely and
attractive, be her face ever so PLAIN,
and her figure ever SO homely, she
makes the best Of wives and the truest
of mothers. She has higher pur-
pose in living than the beautiful yet
vain and supercilious woman who has
no higher ambition than to Haunt her
finery on the streets, or to gratity
her inordinate vanity by extracting
fattery and praise from a society
whose compliments are as hollow as
they are insincere.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21
ARMAG THE EAST
ERN WAR AND PROPHESIEt
To BEFULFILLED.

The Austin (Texas) Statesman
SAYS In view of the impending
conflict in Europe, the following
may interest your readers ::
About thirty years ago a gentle
man residing in Middle Tennessee,
and at the time at the head of one
of the largest and most prosperous
institutions of learning in the
South, published what purports 20
be a true interpretation of the
prophesies contained In the Bible.
The work created profound sen
sation, for the author was well
known as being incompatible as n
Hebrew and Greek scholar. and
was respected by theologians
everywhere because of his thor
ough knowledge of the sacred
writings. In his work he agrees
with all the eminent commentators
up to certain period. after which
his interpretations are entirely
different from any ever made, and
his ar arguments to sustain. them are
unique and highly Interesting. Il
is remarkable that Don Casteller
the great Spanish statesman, in 8
brilliant article published in the
New York Herald early last year
takes The same ground and enter
tains the same opinions that the
author to whom l have alluded
does in regard to the future o
this country and the conflict nov
commencing in Europe. Tha
these two men should entertain
the same views from position
t differing SO widely, is, TO say tn
, least, a remarkable coincidence.
But what I wish to call your at
tention to at this time is the fol
t lowing remarkable Interpretation
3 of one of the prophesies of Ezekie
9 THE King of the South shall pus
. or butt at him, and the King c
' the North shall come against biz
e like whirfwind, with chariots an
D with manysships." Russia is tE
v power which the King of he Sout
is to "push." The King of til
r South is Turkey, on the South {
;. Russia, and the King of the Mort
is Great Britain. This is eviden
. . he says, from it's northern positio
'f as great power, and from the in
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21

ramento district, the entered lands
are chiefly in aid around Trnckee,
and in this district are located prin.
cipally in Sonoina ard Mendocino
counties. Another very significant
fact in connection with the amend.
ment by which the steal was made
possible lies in the fact that at the
time the amendment was passed
Chapman was delegate in Con
gress from the District of Co.um
hia.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21
"THE FREEDOM OF A CITY"

'sThe Freedom of the city," in it's
English sense, is explained as mean-
ing much more than the hospitality
Of city, frequently extended by
mayors of American cities to distin-
guished guests. Gen. Grant for
instance. is to receive "the freedom
of the City of London in gold hox."
On some convenient ocea ion he will
appear before the city chamberlain
to receive it. His name will be en-
rolled in the book, with the name of
the clerk and officers cf the city
chamber as his "eompurgstors," who
make themselves responsible for his
good citizenship. The chamberlain
then administers the oath of fidelity,
shakes hands with him, and gives
him, in gold box. a parchment slip
warraEtfng TO him and TO his children
dwelling within seven miles Of the
city. 'tthe franchise of freeman of
London" This carries with it certain
rights and privileges. For instance.
he may, if he chooses, carry on any
retail trade without being taxed. If
he selects to live in the city, he will he
free from all tolls and customs, and
if his children should be left Orphans
they will have the right to become the
wards of the city. It will thus be
seen that, although Gen. Grant will
not probably avail himself of any of
these franchises, the freedom of the
city Of London means something
tangible and substantial, Among
those who have received similar
compliment are Gen. R!uchcr, Mon
sieur Theirs, and the Emperors of
France, Russia, Persia and Turkey,
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21
A negro preacher had elaborated

A negro preacher had elaborated
new theory of the Exodus, to- wits
that the Red sea got frozen over,
and so afforded the Israclitcs sato
passage but, when Pharaoh, with
his heavy iron chariots, attempted
it, they broke through and were
drowned. A brother rose and
asked for an explanation of that
point. "I'sc been studyin' goH
raphy, and dc geography says dat Ae
very warm country dey
have de tropics. And de tropics
too hot for freezin.' De pint tn
he 'splained is bout breaking
through de ice The preacher
Strengthened up and said; "Brud-
der, glad you axcd dat question:
1t gives me 'casion to 'splaln it
You see that was-a great while go
in de ole times 10 dey had amy
gography-'Iu' dere was any
tropics"
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21

A girl who can put a square
patch on pair of pantaloons may
not be so accomplished as one who
can work u grceusworsted dog on =
yellow ground, but she is OF moro
real value in the community.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1877-06-21

Eleven Statos will hold election
before the meeting cf Congress,
viz: Oregon, in June; Alabama, in
August; Arkansas, California, YER
mont and Maine, in September;
West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and
Iowa, October.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

Economy is the order of the hour, and every
expenditure, however small, is expected to give
n return in full value Every family requires one
zoe rHNGb,c family newspaper If such an ar
ticlr can be procured for less than one cent for
each working day of the year, we are not aware
of 1t. A FdmHH Newspaper should contain a
carefully prepared summary of all the news OF
the day, both Religious and Secular; and if arrang-
ed so that the two departments may be separated
and read by two individuals at the same time, so
much the better. The Fdn,ily Newspaper should
have attractive reading and Information for the
various members of Il household Some portion
of the paper should be devoted, every week, to
religious and moral improvement, to current Sc
cular news, to agriculture, commerce, markets,
finance, to general literature, &c, with special
department for the young. Above all, the Fomf-
IN Newspaper should be perfectly pure, and free
from any concentrating influences 1t its reading
matter or in its advertisements. Too much at
tenton cannot be paid to this feature, when the
press is flooding the country with so much that
is vile and pernicous. To crown all, the Family
Newspaper should be untrammced by any afili-
alton with sect or party, and should be free to
give all the good news from and about all the
world. If such a Family Newspaper can be had
for one cent day, it should be taken by every
family in the land.
Such Il Family Newspaper, in every respect, we
find in the NEW YORK OBSERVER now commenc-
ing its ffty-siXth volume. Progressive, comprc-
needed in your household Send So. Is for year
to THE New YORK OBSERVER, 81 Park Row, New
York. Sample copies are sent free.
Single copies for sale and subscriptions rccciy-
ed by Osman n Hapeman, Ottawa, Ill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
PACE. W NV. NJ = NJ. D NJ D NJ l.

Twelve Inns of Agate make one square.
Advertisements under contract must be plainly marked
the length of time desired they will be continued and
charged for until ordered out
Business and professional cards mot exceeding five nes)
inserted at five dollars per over 1--WE lines, one dol
lar per line extra
advance.
81 Yearly advertisers disseminating their advertisements
the expiration of the contract will be charged the full
rates above Extra charge will also be made for dssou
ton and other notices connected with their regular
business.
Local notices, fifteen cents per line
TT In will these terms be departed from.
ss- The date on the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful to notice that the slip corresponds 10 the
date which they have paid and at once notify the publish
crs of any discrepancy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
A Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure Of Consumption and all
diseases that lead to it, such stubborn Coughs,
neglected Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, pain in the
side and chest, dry hacking cough, tickling in
the throat, Hoarseness, Sore Throat and all
chronic or lingering diseases of throat and lungs,
DR.. KINGS New DISCOVERY has no equal and
has established for itself a world wide reputation.
Many leading physicians recommend and use II
in their practice. The formula from which it is
prepared is highly recommended by all medical
journals. The clergy and the press have com
plimcnted it in the most glowing terms. Go to
your druggist and get a trial bottle free 9f cost
or a regular size for Sl.OO. For sale by +. Y
Griggs, Ottawa. (3)
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

OF fall goods at H. j. GILLEN's is still in good
shape and quite rs great afayortc rs ever Those
most elegant SILKS will SO long as they last be a
feature of the seasons stock. Certainly not one
of our lady readers can afford To disregard this
stocl-it is remarkable in every way. Adtl to
this the great line of cloaks, shawls, and miscel-
laneous standard and novel styles of dress goods,
and the house is unsurpassed and rarely cqualled.
Other departments are fully up to the require
ments of the trade of flush times, and demand
notice from the prudent buyer before purchasing.
Old "stand.bys' of the house know all Of these
things,-it is only the rest of the world who
should go there to see how they can save money
by buying at the sou Reliable"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES
Bargains in boys suits at NJ. sticfcl & CO..
matchmaking.

Mr. THos. MCDERMoTT has purchased the black
smith shop Of Mr. John Mears, located on Column
bus st., next to Whites Hotel. Mr.. McDermott
is one of the Oldest and most widely known black
smiths of the city, and reckoncd the best horse
sheer in the county. This class of work has been
his specially through all the many years he has
spent in the pursuit of his trade, and he guar.
antees satisfaction in every case. Owners Of
horses will do well to call on him. Prices rca-
sonable.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
Astonishing Success,

1t is the duty Of every person who has used
BosCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP TO let its wonderful
qualities be known to their friends in curing
consumption, severe coughs, Group, Asthma,
pneumonia and in fact all throat and lung dis
eases. No person can use 1t without Immediate
relief. Three doses will relieve any case, and We
consider it the duty fall druggists to recommend
ii to the poor dying consumptive, ut least to try
one bottle, as 40, 900 dozen bottles were sold last
year, and no one case where it failed was report
ed Such medicine MS the German Syrup can
not be too widely known. Ask you druggist about
it, Sample bottles to try sold at 10 cents Reg
ular size IS cents For sale by Forbes II Gehr
ing, Ottawa III.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
OvERcoATs.-Look at them at NJ. Stiefel & Cos.
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and Vests Min
strels.


Any troup of Negro Minstrels containing in its
make up four such well known stars as the four
who give name to this company, must necessari-
ly be largely above average Yet they are but four
Of the nineteen that compose the company, not
one of whom is second rate performer Know
ing them of old as we do, we can heartily endorse
the Buffalo Dispatch in saying:
This is no ordinary minstrel troupe. Their
performance exceeds in ncatncss and finish any
thing we have seen in the minstrel line. They
keep their audience in a roar of laughter without
descending to the slightest touch of vulgarlty
depending upon genuine original humor to pro
ducc their effects. We have seen hundreds just
such old negroes as Barlow impersonates in
the South during the war, and he renders the
manner and dialect exactly. Primrose and West
are the best team of clog dancers in the business
and Wilson is the essence of comicality. The
smoothness and spirit of the performance was
only cqualed by the good humor of the audi
encc, who did nothing but laugh and applaud all
the evening.
They give an entertainment in the Opera
House in Ottawa next Wednesday evening, Nov
2Sth, and as they will doubtless have crowd,
we recommend tnose who want choice seats to
engage them carly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

Wendell Phillips will lecture in the Opera
House, Tuesday evening, December 4th, 1e77-
subject, Lost Arts As he is now getting to
be an old man it is hardly probable he will lee
ture another season, and all should improve the
present opportunity of hearing him.
The admission has been put at 70 cents, and re-
served seats may be obtained at Simon Bros.
without extra charge, and as it is expected there
will be quite a delegation from surrounding
towns to hear him, it is quite certain there will
be a crowed house, and the Ottawa people should
get their seats at an early day
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
For Kansas and Color ado

take the Atchison, Topeka q Santa Fe Railroad,
extending from Kansas City and Atchison, on
the Missouri river, via Topeka, the capitol OF
Kansas, through the fertile Arkansas Valley, to
Pueblo, where direct connection is made with the
Denver and Rio Grande The track is cXccllcd
by that of no road in the West, and the passen-
ger equipment embraces all the modern improve
mcnts for comfort and safety. Through express
trains leave union depots, Kansas City and Atchi-
son. daily, on the arrival of trains from the East,
and run through the Rocky Mountains, with
Pullman Sleeping Cars attached For maps, cir
culars and detailed information send to
+. j. ANDERSON,
General Passenger Agent, Topeka, Kan.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

With the advent of Thanksgiving and the first
of December the female and male mind, adult
and juvenile, troubleth itself with the question,
what can we buy for holiday presents? There is
generally little difficulty when the 'lucrc" is
plentiful, but when it is not-wcll, the question
does not assume alarming proportions, truly.
However, we propose briefly to show how little
money may be made to 'go long ways" and
suggest some things that will be suitable for
presents. In the first place, don't forget to see
our
JAPANESE LACQUER-wARE
a lovely style of goods, comprising jewel-cases,
card-rcceivcrs, pin-trays, trays, handkerchief and
glove boxes, etc, or those
CHINESE STRAW GOODS,
marvellous specimens oi the workmanship Of the
'handiest' people in the world-an infinite va
ricty of articles Of fantastic shapes and colors
Then We have handsome stock of
SWISS CARVINGS
match safes card-rcceivers bouquet holders vas
es, jcwelcascs, ink wells, paper knives, book
marks, &c. These goods are certainly lovely, and
are all entirely new. In this line might be inClud
ed novelties in
sPA-wooD,
such as shuties needle cases, needle holders,
thread boxes, pin-trays, &c. These goods are all
very fashionable, attention to them having been
excited during the Centennial Exposition of last
year where they became so popular They are all
IMPORTED GOODS,
and were purchased directly from the importers.
If we say they are cheap, you may say "Oh, Of
COURSE" but we ask all to see them and learn the
prices feeling that we have got just what will
please and satisfy you in point of beauty and
in price. We have also gone into the fashionable
POTTERY
this season for the first timc-pottcry and old
china, pottery decorating and china painting are
''all the rage" in the east you know Our stock
includes Majolica ware, Faience de Glen, Swartz-
Bohemian, &c, in the line Of the decorated ware
The stock comprises also the
PLAIN POTTERY
for decorating, a favorte occupation of the young
ladies' The material for decoration, with an
tique designs and instructions, are also on hand.
In the line Of
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES
our stock is especially rich and comprises almost
everything in the line of card cases, paper-kniyes
vases toiletseis, ink-wells (cut glass, bronze and
glass; gold pens, games, etc. The newest styles
of albums, novel and attractive, panel pictures,
photograph and statuary, centennial views, etc.
1t is quite an arduous task to epitomize, but we
desire all to call and see for themselves. We
know our goods are pretty, and we know they
are cheap, but if everybody will come and see
for themselves we shall be satisfied with their
verdict. Respectfully, OsMAN II HAPEMAN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
Purest and best homemade candies at Picrguc's

DIR. Hard and family have taken rooms at the
Clifton for the winter. His patrons will find
him there or at his office in Lynch's block when
not otherwise engaged BY notice in another
column it will be seen that he offers his fine resi-
dencc in East Ottawa for sale. This is a splendid
chance for some of our well-to.do farmer friends
who desire to come to the city, to secure an ele-
CANT home with ample and pleasant grounds,
and with all the modern Improvements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24
November the 10, ISL
Dear Sir
aINIrC

Mr. Y how i it that you are
taking my custom the boys say YOU can sell bet
ter drinks than I can pleas tell for am shurc !
drug it all my cOnciouS will low me but cant
make only four barrels out Of one. no you do
pretty well but | can do better than that. ne'-
cr let my concious no it, but git all for the whi'-
kew / can, Mr. Y wont We have som policy time,
when the corner gifts through husk!ng trust an
We can but look out for the corn when they haul
Il in than We are sure Of our pay, what fools they
are, a conversation over herd by pee wee pleas
copy like drink but not poison how Is II
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

The undersigned take pleasure in recommend
ing to the citizens of Ottawa Miss Agnes Bcnnaur
As teacher Of vocal and instrumental music.
Miss Bennaur is an accomplished teacher, and
we would recommend her TO persons desiring the
services of a teacher OF either vocal or instru
mental music ID. A. Cook,
SIMON Bros,
w. BUSHNELL,
{. w DENHARD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

We extend cordial welcome to the ladies of
Ottawa and vicinity TO call at our new quarters
on La Sale street, opposite the Opera Eoase,
and examine our samples in silks auc velycts.
Our facilities for furnishing these goods on short
notice at satisfactory prices are unprecedented.
Very respectfully,
CHAs. y. PRATT,
Proprietor Boston % Cent Store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

Fine Silverware.

The preparations for the holidays is bringing
to view some elegant displays of fancy goods in
all lines, but none is more elegant and attractive
than the invoices Of silvcrware just opened at j.
DIcKEY & Sons during this week. 1t is unusu-
ally rich in beautiful goods all in the latest styles
of designs and finish. All are invited to call and
see them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

Have you ever before known of u remedy for
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, Sour stomach,
the Mouth, Coming up of the Food and General
Debility, being sold on guarantee? You must
answer No, for none heretofore possessed sutli-
cent merit. We have secured the sale of this
Wonderful Remedy Dr. SHILoH's SYSTEM VI
TALLER, which we sell on these terms. VIII
you not give the small price Of rs cents to be
cured? Sold at Tozer's Drug Store, Ottawa,
ILL.,, and elsewhere by all dealers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1877-11-24

We received this week, from some unknown
intellectual light, letter, the subject of which
is beyond our widest imagination; but, as the
thought is remarkably brilliant and original, and
the dyie so unique, we cannot refrain from pub
ishing IT, If any of our readers arc able to faith.
on, he mystery and will tell Us what the thing
means, We shall try again To get nights rest.
The reader will here indulge in stimulants and
then read as follows: