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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
From the N. York Herald, (Whig.)
Mr.. Webster and the RanIruut Law.

According to the notices published in
the newspapers, of the recent speech of
the Hon. Daniel Webster, on the propo-
sed Bankrupt Law, in the United States
Senate, it appears to be his opinion, that
banks and corporations should be exempt
ed from the operation of the proposed
law, and that 1t should not have an eff.
feet on any class Of the community but
that of the spectators who have become
bankrupt by their wild extravaganza.
Mr., Webster declares that it is uncon.
stltntionai to pass any bankrupt law,
touching the rights or privileges of the
banks--and, no doubt, he can give most
admirable legal argument in favor of such
an opinion; and we will venture to say.
that for fee of $4,000, he could give an
equally conclusive opinion on the other
side. But the question with the people
will be, sis it honest to pass a bankrupt
law for the relief Of the speculators--but
to refuse to protect the great mass of the
community against the swindling banks
and corporations!" This is the common
sense point of view in which it will be
regarded by the country.
We ere utterly astonishcd atthe course,
the policy. the arguments of Mr.. Web
ster' He wants to pass law to protect
the rich and arrogant Spectator, made
bankrupt by his folIies and extravaganza;
but fefuses the same measure OF justice to
prote Il the poor man, that gives credit and
circulation to the bills of the swindling
banks. 4 bankrupt system. including
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Faithful 10 the End,

Oar readers will rccollect that the Opposition
held large convention at Columbus, Ohio, on
The ed of February lust, winch was one of the
most extensive paradcs Of "loG cabins" and "hard
cider that h1s yet taken place. the ST. Louis and
Springfield exhibitions no; exccp;c3,
1t appears rat Mr., Bond, in the House of Re-
pfesena'iycs of the United States, lately made
speech ii which he referred to this parade as ev-
idencc of Gen. Harrson's popularity, and that
he should be eected President Mr. Wattcrson
ofTcnnessce, approaches Mr.. Bond, of Ohio, in
the following manner;
Mr.. WATIERSON said There is
one fact which will not be disputed by
the gentleman from Ohio, Mr.. BOND. I
His political friends in the convention
alluded TO, would not condescend to LEI it
be known, through the medium of an
address, what the Wing party are con-
tending for-what are their PRINCIPLES.
No, no. They deemed it mere prudent
to meet in all the pomp and parade of
modern Whiggery--in all the ar,;@ c:-.
cuns'ances of bufoonery - with drums,
flies, bugles, and rams horns - with
chicaen coops and bald eagles - with
bands OF bacchanalsn singers--with "lop
cabin" flags floating in the air with
boat loads of Federal oraiors-with ca
noes upon wheels, so full of Wing abuse,
misrepresentation, calumny, and lawyers
eating ginger bread, that ii took six horses
to pull single canoe--al for the purpose
OF hiding the odiousness OF their princi-
pies from the gaze of an intelligent, and
Republican people, and diver,ing their
minds from the true issue now before the
country. How far they can succeed hv
such disgusting devices, the ensuing
Presidential election will determine.
In connection with this convention r
have heard an anecdote, and mast ask the
indulgence of the House whilst relate H.
/, shows conclusively that there was a,
least one delegate in that numerals and
boisterous assemblage, who was ifrmova.
bly, honest in his politics, if he were not
so IN his morals. After the convention
had adjourned, and its members had go,
through their rrousals and froli~rf i.
dcbauchcrics, one Of their n,,ri
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

*Such as the public debt, trust funds,
lndemnities, claims of States for war debts,
or three per cents on lands sold, OCCASION
al donations in money to objects in the
District of Columbia, or otherwise, sur
sey of the coast, taking the census, duties
.etunded, Exploring Expedition, and ma
terials collected for the gradual improve
ment of the navy, including improvements
at navy yard, durable public buildings of
all kinds bridges and Notifications, all
roads, canals, breakwaters and improve
ments in rivers and harbors, arming mill.
tia and forts, all pensions except those to
invalids and the purchase of title to lands
from Indians, Indian DEPARTMENT. the
removal of the Indians and wars, with
such other payments as may have been
made in those years for property lost, or
injuries committed during any hostilities.
None of these years or columns include
anything on account of the Post Office
Department.
The expenditures OF 1899, are subject
to variation, on the settlement of the
Treasurer's accounts for that year, which
have M yet reached this office.
7. i. SMITH, Register.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Agent. for the Illinois Free Trader.

8 The following gentlemen are authorized to act
as agents Of this paper, viz:
NJ. Morr Peru, La Sale county, Ill,
u. s. EnEnsoL, mail contractor.
g. e. MULLER, Dayton.
\ A. o. SMITH, Smiths Mills
I JASON GnuLEY, Troy Grove.
L. w. DIMMocK, Vermlioh, lie.
HEyRY PaILLIrs, Munson, (Indian creek
IT Post Masters, and other individuals resi-
ding in La Sale and the adjoining counties, who
arc willing to act as agents in their respective
ncighborhoods, will please make the same known
to u.s. by mail or otherwise.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

Honorable Rc,rarsion.

The Troy Wing asserted the other day
that Mr.. Van Buren, offered a resolution
at federal meeting inthe city of Hudson,
against the last war. This assertion wb
pronunced false, and challenged the Wing
to substantiate it. In reply to this chal-
lenge that journal repeated its calumnous
accusation, and promised to adduce evil
dcnce proving it to be true. In order to
aid our neighbor of the Wing in his
researches after the truth in regard 10 this
subject, we subjoin the following honora-
Bile retracton by a Jealous federal journsl
in Vermont:
"CoRREcTIoN. - We copied ,he other
day an article attributing to Mr.. Van Bu-
rem the authorship of resolution against
the last var. This, we are satisfied, IS
incorrect. The resolution was adopted
at public meeting in Columbia county
where Mr.. Van Buren, resided, but eish
which h. had nothing to do wiate~ess'',-
Burlington Free Press 8as xys
What will the Whis arv o tnss 80
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
From the Ohio Statesman.
A Voice from the Hermitage

Below we publish the reply of the
venerable Hero of New Orleans, to the
letter of committee appointed by the
last Legislature, inviting him to Join the
citizens of Ohio in celebrating the next
anniversary of our National Indepen-
dence:
HERMITAGE, May IL, 1910.
GENTLEMEN:--I had the honor to re-
ceive, by due course of mail, your Aatter-
ing communication o' the 18th February
last, enclosing the preamble and resolu-
tons adopted by the Legislature of Ohio,
by which | am invited to unite with them
and the people of that State in celebrating
the approaching anniversary of our Ma
tional Independence.
An answer 10 this communication has
been deferred thus long, because of my
earnest wish TO accept it, should the state
of my health have continued such as to
authorize the hope that | could perform
the journey. But finding that my strength
has not latterly increased, am cons,rsin-
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
!. eser, ,..s,or n.s.aras.I.

Officers 'le land. g. others ofsshis VIII
lage, SJirday isss, succesded in ares
ling srFia three 81 fovr individuals, Who
it appears had been previously suspected
OF being engaged in manufacturing and
vending this precious metal. The off,
GERS on repairing TO the spot, found some
OF them engaged in the business about the
establishment, which is located in 1 BY
place. on branch of the River Raisin,
some two miles distant from the village
OF Palmyra in this county. = .4dr;an,
Michigan, Whig.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Expenses Of the Government.

UFThc following table, taken from the report
Of the Secretary Of the Treasury, made at the re-
quest of the u. S. Senate, will give the reader an
exact idea of the expenses of the Government for
each year, from 1924 anti 1889 inclusive. The
Opposition patty have for long time been harp
ing upon this theme, and from the apparent sinser
ity which they manifest upon the subject, those
unucquainted with the matter, might be induced
to believe that they were speaking the truth, and
making assertions founded on facts. That the
expenses of the General Government of late years
have increased beyond those of a former period
no man will deny. But when we take into con-
alec.aaI b aa.h Ejh ~ Jar county
rs my ff;ih 0'lo t6r .he protection
M She ap,''es q. i3e pfs-at't t.or''a
be noyri Of dtarrn, r,i5ea 1' 'na.ans--
v pure 81 pA'0 claims go ads and the
aihs OF the different States Tor war debts--the
obstruction oil the Cumberland Rood--the eX-
a-2Mses incurred oy h'ting out TIC Exploring LA-
pediuon-''he large "ppfopf'auohs py oohg'' $ or
the Improvement OF our haVy-'he erection Oh
pubic ouliaihgs' such as 'he feasury DePar''
Aent ana ra'eht oiice' AT washington city
the new custom houses IN boston ana New
York. which OF themselves VIII cost mllohs' and
hers Of both parties When we take into consid-
Grafton the vast amounts annually expended for
the improvement of our harbors, lakes and rivers,
and numerous other expenditures which annually
accrue and cannot be avoided, the most prcyudced
mind must be convinced that the charge of extrav-
agance and prodigality are unfounded, and are
merely made use OF for the purpose of deceiving
the People and IN their present distressed none
toy AFFAIRS operate on their feelings rather than
their senses
Inc speech Of Mr, Demon la'e'y made In the
oena'e .'e o'l'eu s.a''' on TINS SUBJECT Is one
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
From the Detroit Free Press.
Important Movement.

The Louisville Advertiser contains a
long, able, and important address of the
democratic central committee of Kentucky
to the people of that State, respecting the
anomalous position which Gen. Harrison
now occupies before the Americ"v ;w ,,le
as a MUTE CANDIDATE for the pre-
sidency. The address contains a letter,
copies of which were addressed TO both
Mr., Van Buren, and Gen. Harrison, ask
ing an avowal Of their opinions upon the
views and measures of the aboltionists,
together with the replies of the president
ial candidates thereto. The letter to Mr..
Van Buren,, which was dated April I'd,
was sent by mail, and he answered it
under date of April 2lst, with full.
frank, explicit, and undisguised declare
ton of his sentiments, being Federation,
more at length, of his former avowals on
the subject.-But the letter to Gen. Har.
rison was sent by priUate messengers
who waited upon him at his own mansion
and delivered it to him with their own
hands. The following is the account! of
their mission to North Bend:
LOUISVILLE, Ky, April II, 1910.
Gentlemen - Early OH the 10th of
April inst. we called at the residence of
General William ii. Harrison, at North
Bend, Ohio. When we entered the
house we were informed the General was
indisposed; but in something less than
an hour he made his appearance. After
the usual salutations were exchanged, one
of the undersigned William Chambers)
handed Gen. Harrison letter addressed
to him by the Democratic Central Com
mittee of kentucky, OH the subject of
Abolition. He received Il, perused it.
turned back md re-eramined parts of 1t;
erpresSeda tonishmem that his opinions,
so repeatedly expressed, acre no! k,aown
TO those gentlemen, AND SAID THAT
NOTHING COULD INDUCE HIM
TO ANSWER SUCH INTERROGA-
COMING EITHER FROM
OR FOES.
In consequent conversation, he refer
rcd to opinions heretofore expressed by
him, but made no further response to the
letter of the Central Committee
Very respectfully yours, BE,
WIN. CHAMBERS,
&. VAN BUSkIRk.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
WIN. CHAMBERS,
&. VAN BUSkIRk.
To the Democratic Central Committee oil

To the Democratic Central Committee of
Kentucky.
Here is full and authentic conirma-
ton of the ruth of ;he letters Of Harci-
sons committee, that in obedience to his
"immedidte adriserS" he will ".anke ,o
further declaration Of his principles for
the pu6hc eye 'chile occupying his pres
et position" Yes, such is the way III
which the whig candidate for the rresi,
dency treats the freemcn of tie United
States What am appropriate position
for the great head and leader of the party
which distrusts the intelligence of the
people, and doct;s their competency for
selt-government,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12

Eight of the United St.ies have not
ye; had the honor Of gi,ing birth 10 a
Member of Congress
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
Nativity Of the Members Of the IIou.c Of n q.
prcsentatives Of the United States,

The Madisonian says: OF the two
hundred and thiriy-iive members of the
House, the following States gave birth to
the number set opposite each III the table
suhioiued
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
GEORGE F. WEAVER B. JOHN HISE,
Canal Street, nezrly opposite the Mansion House.
TERMS:

TERMS:
Two dollars and fifty cents per annum, if paid III
advance; Three dollars if not paid before the exp-
ration Of the first six months; And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end OF
the year.
Advertiser. ents inserted at 81 per square ior
the first insertion, and 2j cents tor each SUD-
sequent insertion. liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year.
All communications, to ensure attention, must
bepost paid.
JOB WORK
OF every description, executed in the neatest man
manner, at the usual prices
Ottawa is the scat Of justice of La Sale
county; is situated at the Junction of the Fox river
with the Illinois, go miles, by water from Saint
Louis and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
The population of Ottawa is about one thousand.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-12
people and Legislature of your State, and
to yourselves.
Your friend, and iellow-citizen,
ANDREW JACKSON
ANDREW JACKSON.

To Samuel Spangler, Dowty Utter,
John E. Hunt, on behalf of the Senate.
TO Geo. II. Flood, Rufus p. Spalding,
John II. Blair, Henry West, Edw. Smith,
on behalf of the House of Representatives
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NAY 2s, 1910.
CHEAP GOODS. ~
o LID N O. ia
NATHANIEL SWEET

nN chespside, has recently returned from New
" York with real good bargains.
lie will furnish a lady with Hose from 10 cents
pair to so cents.
Real good Calicoes from 10 to 80 cents yard.
Mouselne de !aines from 33 TO IS cents yard.
Bedticking from ia 10 25 cts.
White ShIrting, good. for Cd yard
Sheeung from 10 10 is cts.
-Thibet wool. Brasha, Highland,
Raw Silk Cotton, Sc, and d very cheap lot OF
Camels hair sbawls and hdkfs.
Linens from % centsto 81.
An Elegant assortment Of Ribbons.
Figured Silks and Sattlns for Bonnets aud Dress
BONNETs.-A very Handsome lot of Flor
encs Braid. aud one case mix d Shakers Hoods,
cheaper than ever.
Cheap Linen Carpeiing, Stair do. Kidminster do.
Wide Linen sbeeIing with no seam for only one
dollar a yaid
Russia Diaper. chex, and Tow cloth.
Cotton and WoOllen table covers.
Silk Cotton and Leather Gloves.
Umbrellas from rs cents to 81.
Suffolk Drill and Striped Kentucky Cashmere.
Harrison striped Cambria. Jaconet aud medium
Muslin.
With grea, variety of cheap goods not mention
ed
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W. GaO3Ta

uMAS the pleasure of announcing to his Old
"A u Friends, and Visitors to this Island that his
Eo,abIi~h.~ant recently D-H -AH-y@, Lovinu under
gone a complete alteration, is no'O opened in good
stvis rs Il BiLLIJED SALOON combining othe
amusement. both fashionable and rational
He has returned from New York, and offers to
SporSmen, good assortment of Guns, which wlIl
be kept TO Let by the Day.-Also good Horse,
and genleel pleasure Wagon to Let
A ReaaWeotcar is connected with this Establish
ment, where Gentlemen can be furnished with
Reshes at all hours of the day Also, suppers,
by giving reasonable notice
To my former patrons, offer my sincere thanks
for their liberal patronage, and from their many
kind assurances, | natter myself l.Sha not regret
that through {" others inStrumentclay, the Old
Line has been placed on New Route"
~ The lovers OF Reading will always find a
Table amply supplied with some ofthc most inter-
eSting Journals of the Day"
Newport, August 18Th.
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SRIMGy&8sS
PILLS AND SYRUP.
OR VEGETABLE MEDICINES.

/ IEF YOU are well, let medicines aone-if You are
l. SICK, try SPENCERs.
REASONS.
! /. They never produce the least possible bad
effect III any case.
2 They have the testimony of thousands, among
/ them regular ply scians, verbal and written, tina,
| they are highly useiuiln great variety OF casts
generally etiectng cure, and seldom indeed ialI-
ing To give relief especially IN cases of headache,
pans and distress in any part of the system dys-
pepsia scroiiIla piles, worms, internal bleeding,
female complaints, consumpuye complaints and
many others.
= They are gentle Cathartcs, operating on the
Alternative principle, changing aud uu,r vStine tho
habit without violent pnrgIng, aud without pain
Dlscharging the morbid matter without etecting
the proper coaungs of the stomach and bowels
purifying the blood, aud LEAVING the system in a
healthy state.
| T. Last, but not least-They create no danger OF
taking cold May he taken at any time, under any
circumstances, according TO directions which accom-
pany thGm-and rcqnire no change oi diet
;. ANY one who will try them will find the above
reasons subslantaed by MS OWN EXPERIENCE
AZ The medicines are exclusively composed Oi
innocent vegetable materials, the growth OF New
England; and have been used for generations, with
astonishing success.
25- In cases of inflammation OF the Lungs, Asthmat
ic Coughs Affections of the Glands, &c, the Pro
prieior would recommend Mrs Jones' Syrup, as a
valuable auxiliary TO the Pills. Ii is prepared by
hlm, aud may be iOund win nun, ahu n's agents
Particular directions accompany the medicines.
Prepared only by GIDEON SPENCER,
Warwick r. l., sole proprietor; to whom only the
composition is known
These Medicines may be obtained Of
MARY TIEEEY.
No. 40 Spring-street.
May 20.,f Sole AgenfJor Newport
The following gentlemen have been appointed
Agents for the sale OF Spenccr's Vegetable Mcd
cnes.
c. Brown, Little Compton;
Howand ~ Church Wesport
Albert Clifford, New Bedford.
Also. AT wholesale, by the Proprietor, in Warwick,
OLIVER JouNsoN II Co, Providence. and a. B. y
D. Sands, 100 Fulton Street New York.
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My hpnd ], rs.iing on your cheeL-I

Ny hand is resting on your cheek
lis sofi MS heecy snov; -r,-
My sister, art thou very fair!
That thou ART good know
Thou art-ihou arr feel the blush 3
Along thy neck doth wend
Thou must be fsir--so carefully Tf.n
Thy brother thou dost tend
But must image thee in mind
| cannot see hee--I am blind
The changes Of the earth and sky,
All Natures glow and gloom. 1r. -
Mus, ever be unk nown 10 me-
My soul is in tomb
o. can feel the blessed sun.
Mrth, music, tears that fall,
And darkn ess sad, and JOY and wO.--
Yea, Natures movements all
But must image them in mind
! cannot see tbem--I AM BLIND
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EAMEs CONNER. TYPE FOUNDER

AMEs CONNER, TYPE FOUNDER
az corner of Aun and Nassau streets. New York
respectfully informs his old patrons aud the pubic
gcneraIi,, that he continues TO manufacture and sup
ply every article used in the printing business, as
well as TO stereotype all Jobs that may o1er. He
embraces this opportunity 20 return thanks TO those
whose patronage he has extensively enjoyed for SO
many years, and 10 say that he is be found AZ the
old established stand, corner Of Ann and NASSAU
Streets fully prepared to execute any order that he
may be honored with aud that the Type manufac-
ured by him is from selection of Faces taken from
his old specimens, together with a number of addt-
lOns ola Superior Cut that he 10 enabled to supply
Sorts az well as Founis ofthe most beautiful of hi
Odd Faces and ola greatly improved quality OF met
al. lie ls also engaged IN getting up, by newly
discovered process. an extensive series of New and
Highly Oinamenled Articles. Arrangements are
made with the Manufacturers Of Presses and other
Printing materials that will enable him 10 execute
orders as expediiiousIy any other Founder in the
Union, nd OF . fa~ esahls tor,ns.
A new specimen book is now in tho course of
printing.
N. u. Newspapers copying the above adycr-
tiscmont three times, and forwarding one copy con.
tanning it will be entitled TO their pay IN type proyi-
dcd bill OF four times the amount be made.
Oct. 9TH
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NOTICE.

A NY select party can be furnished with Dinners
N or Suppers by giving reasonable notice at RE
MOND's, l37 Thames-sreet.
Also, parties who wish TO be provided for on ex'
cursions, can be accommodated.
n. B. A fair price will be paid for any quantity
Of Ployor, or English Snipe, as above.
Aug. l3
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S34E2pO0p
DYE H o u s e
GIDEON BARKER & CO.,
Silk, Cotton, and Woolen DyerS,

NMTOULD respectfully inform their frierds and
w the public, (of Newport and vicinity,) that
they have fltedup a new DYE HOUSE with every
suitable convenience, situated on Tanner street,
east of the Friends Meeting House, where theyare
prepared to Dye and finish in the best possible
manner the following articles, viz: such
Broadcloths, Silks.
CassmeTes, Grapes,
Mcrinos Satuns,
Circassians, POngees,
Bonbazins, Hosiery.
Gloves &c.
ALSO, permanent cOlors on carpet yarn, merino
crcassian. bombazn aud Grape dresses gentle
men = wooden garments. such dress, frock and
great coats surtouts, vests and pantaloons-dyed
aud pressed. without tipping.
They will also clean gentemen's wooden gar.
nents ofcvery description in a neat style neriuo
and cashmere shawls ceansed and whened, with.
ont injury to the border-carpcts and wooden table
cloths c!eansed also.
~ All articles left at the Dye House OF Tanner
street will receive prompt attention.
Newport. April 22d, l5i0.