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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

1t sounds little rough, but comes too un
pleasantly near the truth TO be laughed off a.
g joke, to find the Cincinnati Eu9utrer intro
dQcing days proceedings of the Guiteau
tria! at Washington blazingly head lined as
follows "Cox's Circus-Reopened for tn,
Holiday Season-Unprecedented Success Of
the Great American Tragl. Comedy New
Scenery, Startling Spectacular Effects and Ad
dItional Clowns-One Disguised as an Equine
Expert Otherwise IIoss Doctor-Succeeds IT
Raising Horse Laugh at the Expense Of
COuasel-The Thing Becomes So Funny Tha
We Can Scarcely Guiteauver It!-Testimony
as to the Morbid Projects, Mental Imbecility
aud M0tal Monstrosity OF the Murderer"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The close of navigation and suspension
thereby of water route competition, has not
been sufficient in its modifying influence to
pu, an end TO the "war of rates" between the
eastern trunk railroad lines. Usually, the
close OF navigation has been the signal for put
ting up grain rates from Chicago to the sea.
board to 1S@22 cts. per l00b. We notice,
however, that the Baltimore and Ohio offers
70 carry grain and provisions form Chicago to
che seaboard tor l2ls cts. per 100 h., which is
answered by the Pennsylvania Central by. an
offer Of equally low rates, while the New York
linea protest and announce higher rates after
The lst of January.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
The state department at Warrington wa

The state department at Warrington was
notified, few days ago, of the death at Santi-
ago, Chill, on the 18th inst, of Hugh Judson
Fitzpatrick, United States minister to Chilli
Gen. Fitzpatrick was a native of New Jersey
Of Irish descent, and had been educated a,
West Point, graduating IN the famous class OF
1861 He was engaged In most of the prelim
mary skirmishes around Washington in 1862
and at Manassas displayed signal bravery as
commander of a cavalry regiment. His pro
motion was rapid, and at Gettysburg he had
attained the rank Of brigaaier, and command
cd a division of cavalry, pursuing the enemy
with marked success for eleven days after that
battle, Afterwards he was placed at the head
of the cavalry in the army of the Cumberland
and accompanied Gen. Sherman in his famous
march to the sea, performing many signal ser
vices throughout that famous campaign. In
1860, having attained the rank of brevet major
general in the regular army, he resigned, and
since then has been known as an active though
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The social event Of the week was the marriage
Of Miss FANNIE c. BEEN and Mr.. CHAs. L. BRAD
FORD, at the Episcopal church on last Wednes-
day afternoon at 4:3O O'Clock. Some 300 invita-
tons had been issued, and the church was
crowded with witnesses. At the appointed hour
Rev. +. NJ. Gregg took his place behind the
chancel rail and the groom and his best man
Geo Trimble) just in front on the right. The
bride leaning on the arm of her father, |. n.
BEEN, Esq. was escorted to the chancel steps
by the ushers (Messrs. S. R. Blanchard, Frank
Yentzer. r. C.. Hit and c. s. Cullen, where she
took the arm OF the groom, with whom she walk
ed to the rector at the rail "a very pretty idea
The ceremony was the beautiful one OF the Com
mon Prayer Book and was very impressive. The
brides father gave her away. The dec Grafton of
aisle of the church, with the monogram in car
nations. The ceremony over, the bridal party
took carriages for Mr.. Beem's residence on the
west side, where the happy couple received few
of their most intimate friends, after which the
happy couple departed for their home on the
north bluf.-The bridal gifts were unusually
rich as well as numerous-somew hat as follows:
The groom, beautiful set OF pearl cameo jewelry;
brides father, dozen solid silver spoons hand
somely engraved in individual designs; grooms
parents, china tea set; Ed. Bradford marble
top table; Nellie Bradford a rattan chair; Sam
Bradford, frame and easel; silver and cut glass
celery dish, from Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Bradford,
Connelsyie, Pa; silver and cut glass pickle cas-
tor, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Bryant Connelsville, Pa;
Mr.. and Mrs. Will BEEN, china tea set; Sister
Vida, sugar spoon, butter knife and pickle fork;
Fred BEEN, chamber set; Geo. Trimble, dozen
tea spoons; Mr.. and Mrs. Fiske, solid silver tea
spoons, table spoons, butter knife and sugar
spoon; Sarah Fiske, ink stand; Alice Fiske, 'In
dian Summer" Mrs. Lorenzo Leland, silver oys.
ter dish; the ushers, a silver and glass berry
dish; Fiske * Beem's clerks, china dinner set;
the Recorders office, silver water service; Cir
cult Clerks office, another; Mr.. and Mrs. Page.
set silver knives ard forks; Miss Armour, I2 sill
yer ties knives; DIR. Ralph Dyer, toilet set; Chas.
Friee, opera glass;J. Z. Morgan. perfume satch-
Ell; Mae Blanchard, embroidered toilet set; NJ.
Priehard aud Miss Hood, cousins of the groom,
hand-painted ice cream set; Anna Lynch, "Lv-
clle:" Mr. aud Mrs. Brewnson, Fond du Lac,
Wis, silver jewel casket; Mr.. and Mrs. Hape-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

DR.. G. T. Wilbur, of the Asylum for Feeble
Minded children at Lincoln, H., is anxious to
treat his pupils to Christmas Tree on the
25,h inst, and asks all henevolen,ly disposed
people in the meantime to contribute toys,
confectionery, articles of any sort, or money
10 make the SAID tree and festival success.
Anything In that line send to DR.. W. at LIN
coin, Ill.,, will be thankfully received and du'
kY acknowledged.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17
OUR CLUBBING

We are prepared to club the FREE TRADER
With The following publications, furnishing both
q, the prices named, postage prepaid. The
otfer-open to old subscribers or new at any
Dos, office IN the county-is the CHEAPEST
EVER MADE In this county:
FRss TRADER and Chicago Weekly Times. a. 90
FREE TRADER ana ,nicago Weekly Tribune. 2.65
yRER TRADER ana Chicago Weekly Inter
49, ....7........2 .65
FREE TRADER and Chicago Weekly Journal. 100
FREE TRADER and ST. Louis Republican. go. LOO
FREE TRADER and st. Louis GlObe Democrat. 100
FREE TRADER and n. Y. Weekly HerdM -. 100
Free TBADER and american igrtcahuriSt. - 26O
CRaE TRADER and Prairie Farmer. .......,. 3.oO
FREs TRADER and either OF Harper's publ
chllOus. 80 . $50 -
FRgs TRADER and Scribner. .....,.......... 80
FREE TRADER and Godey's LADIES Book. ..,. 800
FREE TRADER and Phrenologicd' Jourtdt... 800
FHEg TRADER and 81 Nicholas. 800. ....'. $40
Pass TRADER and D6m0rests Monthly ....,. 30
FRgg TRADER and LittelPs Lining Agc...... SD
FREE TRADER and Western Rural. ......... 800
Pasg TRADER aud Noo~e's Rural Non l0rker $50
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

That must have been decidedly recherche
entertainment. at the residence of the Governor
OF Kentuckey the other evening, when he gave
an odfashioned quilting party, attended by
che members of the Legislature and all the so.
c;e,y people OF Lexington, the only refresh.
ments being cold 'possum, popcorn, apple tod.
cy ana pumpkin PIE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Gov. Halliday Of Virginia, who has just
been succeeded IN office by a Malone repudi-
ator takes occasion, IN his final message, to
refer to recent political events in his state IN
words that should attract the attention of the
country. They are as forcible and direct as
they are manly and patriotic AMI need no com
ment:
From the high and responsible office hold
have always written and spoken to Virgin
iaDs FOR VIRGINIA, and, ignoring party, have
thought only of her honor and welfare. 1t has
been alleged that the Federal Government has
not been moved by this principle in its deal
ings with us. 1t has been charged-the facts
will pass into history and show-that this
great Government has invaded the limits of
our state and, by power patronage and money,
has controlled Its affairs. IL this be true, il
will at once &c admitted, that departure has
been made, without precedent in our annals,
threatening a disruption of the fundamental
principles of our government, and fatal blow
been struck at the liberties of the people.
Virginia has been accused of attempting
the mean crime of Reputation. 1t has been
charged-the facts here, too, have gone into
history and will show-that the Federal Gov
ernmeut, or the party directing its destinies,
has used its patronage power and money to
hurry her along that rugged and disreputable
way Ii this be true, then If there be any stig-
ma, II has been taken from our Commonwealth
and fastened upon Tie Republic, and Will be
with difficulty, nf ever erased. The transfer
will not hide 1t. 1t will not disappear nor die,
but will bloom out sooner or later, in I'M
speakable disasters.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Joliet is In peck Of troubles over her water
works. They were erected at cost Of $780,
600, the contractor being Jesse W. Starr but
they fail to turn oat according to agreement,
neither supplying the quantity OF water con
trac.ed for nor throwing 1t to the stipulated
height The common coucil have refused to
accent the lob from the contractor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Fifty pianos and organs to rent at Mrs. Brow
er's. instruments sold on monthly payments.
Pianos and organs sent to any part of the coun-
ty, state or adjoining states. First class goods
fully warranted.
Largest stock in the state west of Chicago.
Store on Madison st.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Buy your wife nice black silk dress for
Christmas present. Our black silks are superior
in quality and shade. Call and see them.
SCOTT Bros & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

A good $3.50 overcoat for 6.25; a good $3.50
coat for 1878 good $3.50 coat for $4.75. We
are bound to close them out, and will give the
chance to all who may call and examine them.
This is no tatfy; we mean business.
NJ. STIEFEL & Co.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

The name of J. r. Corbus has been sent to the
U. 5. senate for confirmation as postmaster OF La
saIle-a resppointment
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

flen apparently somewhat "rattled" republi.
can politician in New Jersey, a role for which
he was evidently less fitted than as a soldier
He had attained the age of - years
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Silk handkerchief at 1Oc each at Scott Bros
& Co.'s.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-12-17

Mems kip and fine boots,
Rabber goods of all kinds,
Slippers for the holidays,
Are some Of the seasonable specialtes a..
Spencers, but all desirable lines of goods for all
boot and shoe wearers will be found in stock, at
low rates. Please call.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-13

to INQUIRIES, that the printed copy 81
the bin mad not been received,
MANY motions for adjournment and
recess were made and vAted mon o,
withdrawn. and the House finally
settled down TO await the return Of q
messenger who had been dispatched
! to the State Printer to ascertain wha,
time printed copies Of the bill could
be had.
On motion Of Gen. Munday thu
rules were suspended TO allow BILL
on first reading to W refesred.
The joint resoiutlOd Of Mr. Jackson,
Of st. Mary relative to the killing o.
live stock BY railroads, etc, was de-
clared out OF order, not having been
included IN tho Governors CALL
The act OF Gen. Munday, making
an appropriation to refund certain
money to the Citizens Bank, came up
The Speaker ruled that although
the matter was included in the call Of
the Governor, tho act was Tor special
legislation, and there was no showing
that Article AZ Of the Constitution re-
quiring 30 days notice by advertise.
ment had been camplied with.
Mr.. Mahoney, Of Orleans, asked II
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-12-13
THE SENATE.

The Senate met at IL o'clock.
Twenty-seven Senators answered
to their name.
Mr.. Marston asked leave of alb
sence of one day for Mr.. Foster, of St.
Mary. Granted.
The concurrent resolution from the
House, continuing the business of this
session, if necessary, into another
session, to be called within thirty
days after the adjournment of the
present session, was referred to the
committee Judiciary.
The Senate then went into execu-
tive session.
THE HOUSE.
Speaker Ogden called the House to
order at noon, Sc members-a quo
rum-present.
Prayer by the Rev. John Percival,
ID.
Er. Phillips, of Orleans, was grant
cd ten days leaves of absence,
Mr.. Allan presented the report OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISERS

Its flag is furled. Its hopes are dead and await
the daWning of no resurrection day. Its wo-
men wear garments of mourning still for the
desOlatiOn that followed in its wake.
And yet this day and this scene remind me
that in common with many another in this
southern land possess heritage in whose
MONDAY splendor not even the pride of the
imperial Roman might light up feeble taper.
That goodly heritage is the recollection that
my father was q Confederate soldier who died
in defence ofthts people.
At the conclusion of this beautiful address.
the graves of the soldiers were decorated with
flowers, during which, about twenty volleys
were fred by the "Staunton Artillery" which
made the hills echo and re-echo with the cam
mons laundering roar which reminded old SOL
diers of the dreadful sounds they had heard SO
often when standing on the "perilous edge OF
battle" The procession then returned to
Staunton, and the clouds withheld their rain
till the ceremonies in the cemetery were over,
soon after which they poured out profuse
libation. All passed.off in proper order. and
those who participated in these sacred cere-
monies felt the better for having done SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
Peaceable Secession web.

Peaceable Secession (Web-
ster) Walter Goodwin.
Walpoles Assault on Pitt, David Carter
Pitts Reply. Andrew Beck.
The Bachelor, Charley Carter
"Great Men. Great .9reaterr' James Cooper
How Speak Piece, ColumbusGoodwin
Wsbster's Mass. and s. c.,
Speech, Ezra Williams
Lecture on Subject Of Heads, Ed Nelson.
Patrick Henry (before Va.
Conven tion) James Reck.
Comic Debate, Andrew Beck and Ezra Williams.
The Great Arkansas Fight, Jas Beck.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIZES.
Prizes az follows -
MISS ALICE WILSON.
Department, Mary Adams.
scholarship, Jas Branson.
Attendance, Henr1ett Brown.
Scholarship, Matilda John son.
Department, Jennie Leach.
MRS. SMITH.
Rapid Improvement in scholar.
General excellence and pune
tual attendance. Mary Brown.
HR. MIcKELBoRoueH.
DISSEMINATION. Columbus Goodwin.
ment, Kate Washington Eliza Winston.
MISS MITCHELL.
Distinguished in Scholarship, Andrew Beck.
Eliza Haines, Estelle Moore. Geo Frame.
distinguished in Department. Andrew Beck,
Ezra Williams, Jennie Wood, Estelle Moore.
Dtstinguished In Penmanship, Jas Carter:
N. B.-Prizes were not awarded or promised
In Miss Ms school-not because they were not
deserved, but because. on account Of the sys-
tenn of teaching, classification of pupils. de-, a.
dopted in the grade of that excellent instruc-
tress, it was not htjudicious to offer them,
this year. but other means, and incentives to
prizes offered in Calisthentcs In any OF the
schools.
crllent addresses were made in the order
named. by Judge Shefey. Rev. Mr.. Porter, Of
ColOred Baptist Church, and Rev. Mr.. Reid. OF
Colored Methodist E. Church.
Exercises closed with music. by the Band.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
MARRIAGES..

CHANEY-WHITE.-Att the residence of the
brides father, VIM. G. White, in Lexington,
on the LIST OF Juue, by Rev. Francis p. Mullal.
~. d: D., Rev. L. B. CLANCY, of Texas, to Miss
Annie E. White
MCNEILcMCCowN.-InR ockbridge co., June
I'd, by Rev. D. A. Penick, Mr.. John A. Mcneil
OF Pocahoutas county, W. Va, and Miss EN-
ma M. McCown, of Rockbr1dge CO., Va.
End, at tho Reformed parsonage in Frederick,
Md. by Rev. DR.. Eschbach, Russell G. Baker
and Belle A. Rosenberger, both Of Winches-
ter, Va.
FLErcHER-M Stonewall Gene
terry, winchester, Va. June 4th, by the Rev.
Us. y: Heirominus. Mr.. Isaac Fletcher and
county.
RIrTER--LAwYER.-In this city. on the 9Th of
June. by Rev. ]. B. T. Reed. VIM. II. Ritter
to Maggie Lawyer. both Of Frederick co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
OONsIDER wELL-TMEN-A,

CONSIDER WELL(THEN-ACT.-
~ advice IS good In every instance, but par
eases and relief from pain. Hundreds of cures
are continually offered to the public and de-
clared to be nfallible, backed up by certificates
Of unknown persons, some Of whom occasion
ally stick an NJ. d. to their names bait to de-
ceive the uniformed, and by such means large
quantities of nOStrums are swallowed with
the greatest faith in their invaluable qualities,
when, If the truth were known, they possess no
other virtue than that OF creating nausea, de-
stroying the coating of the stomach, and lay
ing the foundation IOr an incurable disease
This Is not the case with BAKERS PREMIUM
BITTERS. No certificates save those OF well
known, respectable citizens of this State have
been published; and the Proprietor has never
and will never recommend them for the use OF
any other disc ises save those arising from inn
proper digestion, impure blood and foul stom:
ach-such as Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Ague and
Fever, Cholera Morbus. Colic. &C: For these
he has seen them thoroughly tested, and he de-
fles the world to produce their superior in Grad
icating either of these diseases from the hui
man system.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

A Cough. Cold, or Sore Throat should
pc stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
Incurable Lung Disease or COnsumD.
ton. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TR6-
CHES are certain to give relief I'm Asth-
ma. BrOneh1tts, Coughs, Catarrh, Con.
sumptive and Throat Diseased. For thir-
ty years the TrOches have been recommended
BY physicians, and always give perfect satisfac-
been tested by wide and constant use for near.
ly an entire generation, they have attained
well mer1ted rank among the few staple reme-
ers use them to clear the Voice. Sold Al
twenty-five cents box everywhere. molly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-14

NOTICE-AUCTION SALE.-In accord
~ ance with the authority granted by sec
sell In front of the Court house In the City OF
Staunton. on
"WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1881,
court day. the following goods and articles
Mnlcn nave been in possessions of the Valley
sixty days.
Eight packages and boxes Washing Ma
ch1nes for g. w. Braun l Fan mill for Baker
BROS; Plow. r. 81. Dudley Mill, ]. ]. Hope;
Bdle Wheels. Bdle Couplings; Hoover, p. &
A. Keller: Cog wheel, VIM. McKeever: .
Rake Hoods, Lynn Eyer; Box Water, n.
.. Maddux; Loom, ID. K. Rankin; l Mower
Complete, z. w. Peterson 2 Boxes mdse d. A.
Sn1teman Crate 8. machine, d. E. sutton;
empty trunks, j. n. Faulkner; washing ma
chine. j. p. Wood; g. w. Adams & Co., L. n.
Stove. VIM J. KINNEY
may3l-tds Cashier v. R. r. Co.
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wesleyan Female Institute.
ADDRESSES BY REV. s. 8. LAMBETH, OF DAM
WILLIE, VA.


The commencement sermon of the Wesleyan
Female Institute was delivered in the M. e
Church South last Sabbath morning by Rev. g
s. Lambeth. President of q Female College al
Danville. 1t was very appropriate to the &C
casion, the subject being the Importance O
early piety, founded on the text-"Remembe1
| now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.
The matter and style were both good-ths
thoughts being sound and expressed in good
language, and delivered with q clear voice, in
| a graceful and eloquent manner. This dis.
course presented in graphic and forciblt
manner the evanescent and deceitful character
of the pleasures of the world, which, Hks
Dead Sea fruit, turn to ashes on the lips" and
leave the disappointed soul to hunger and
thirst after that which would satisfy its desires
but which 1t fails to obtain, and sinks In
wretchedness and despair. This truth was IL.
Illustrated by reference to the lives Of Alexan-
der, Queen Elizabeth, Napoleon Bonaparte
and Lord Byron. The portraiture Of the world
~ woman was graphic, and the contrast Of the
rewards Of q worldly life with those Of pioul
one was opposite and striking, and, We are
sure, made good impression upon the young
hearts Of the pupils to whom 1t was specially
addressed.
In the same church on Sunday night, Rev
Mr.. Lambeth delivered the Annual Sermon
before the "Young Ladies' Christian Associa-
tom Of the Wesleyan Female Institute. The
text Of his sermon was
LIST Corinthians, 18th chapter, 5Sth verse-"Be
ye steadfast. unmovable, always Astounding in
the work Of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know
that your labor il not in vain in theLord.''
The leading thought was work" which was
elaborated with skill and beauty. In all Ma.
ture, there is nothing idle and nothing useless
The work referred to In the text is the 'swork
Of the Lord" Salvation Is of grace, but man
must be q CO. worker with God in the salvation
of his soul-he must work out his own saliva
ton with fear and trembling" The duties de-
volving upon all christians are Of two classes
such as are personal to themselves. and such as
have relation to the welfare Of others. There
is no selishness In true piety-it ia love to
God and to others, and to neglect to work for
others Is q sin against the law Of God. Duty
is the centre around which should revolve all
the virtues. The labor Of the christian should
be ceaseless-"al,Oays Astounding in the work
of the Lord"
This sermon, which we have not the space TO
notice IS it deserves, was not only quite appro-
pirate to the occasion, but was an able and elo-
quent presentation of the subject it discussed.
and was appreciated by the very large audi
ence who heard It.
The music at both the services on the occa-
sions spoken Of was very fineand was much en-
joyed.
Last night. as we were preparing 10 put our
paper to press, the annual celebration of the
lice and iackso Literary Society" of this
Institute was held In the Opera House. The
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MONA G H STRAwBERRIEs.-Mr.G Geo. r.
Wiseman showed us. last week, a specimen OF
some Strawberries raised on his place, about
three miles above Middlebrook, which excel
anything Of the kind we have ever seen. They
were of the Monarch ofthe West" species, and
seventeen OF them weighed halfa pound, and
some Of the largest he has raised have measur.
ed four and quarter inches in circumference.