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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

The sleamparket Columbia. Captain
Windle arrived yesterday, bringing us
dates from Houston, only, to the 9Th inst.
Nothing very important is contained in
the papers.
The Houston Morning Star Says
/" According to the Austin Sentinel, de-
tachment of the Federalists have marched
upon Loredo, which is in possession of
the Central forces. 1t is expected that
they will take the town with ease, and be
ready to join the main body in an attack
upon Matamoras.'
The schooner Of war San Antonio had
arrived at Galveston. She left the South
West Pass on Friday the 10th July, in
company with the squadron, consisting of
the sloop Of war Austin, the steamship
Zavalla, and schooners San Jacinto and
San Bernard.
The San Antonio was struck with
lightning about the dawn Of the day after
leaving the Pass, which shattered her
main top gallant mast to pieces, and did
considerable injury in her main mast
She parted company with the squadron
on Wednesday the DIST ult., about $50
miles south and 30 miles east of the Pass,
and took dispatches from the Commodore
to the Government.
The Houston Times of the 9th inst.
says:-" By a gentleman who arrived
this morning from Victoria, we learn that
Canales and his army are at San Paricio
his force is said to be 900 men, of which
number 300 are Americans, all well armed
and equipped for battle; 400 Mexicans
and 80 Americans left about 10 days since
for the neighborhood of the Rio Grande
to attach party of Centralists who were
said to be advancing towards San Patricio
Carabajal has been despatched by Canaes
to Galveston"
There was battle lately fought on the
Rio Frio. between the Camanchc and
Lipan Indians, in which the latter it is
said killed thirteen, took seven or eigh
prisoners and sent them to Bexar.
Every thing Is quiet at the city OF
Austin.
The health of Ex-President Houston
is pronounced to be good. There had
been report that he was i'll.
The body of a man named Silas Fer
guson was lately found murdered on the
road leading from Houston to MontgOme.
ry.--Ne10 Orleans Picayune.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Micmehoy coincideacc-The Baltimgc Sun
says, 1--WE have no recollection of such 4 coinci-
dcncc of death, as that which we find iDthe ordi-
nary record of mortality, in one Of our Exchange
papers. On the 10Th ultmo Mr.. SolGi Nash,
formerly of Boston, died Mt Louisville, n.y., and
on the same day his wife, Mrs. Nary -. Nash,
aged 90 years, formerly of Ncwburyportdeccased
in this city There may be more thar fancy IN
the idea, TINT tho departed spirits, wba.e bodies
were snparatod at the hour of dissQiutioEalct and
reunited, on Their return to God who gave
them"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
The Late Elections.

We have received but few additional returns
since our last, and they are quite contradictory
The annexed are from Wing papers, which OF
course give their party as favorable an appearance
as rs.,sSie.
ISprANA.-The Cincinnati Republican states
that fall returns from this state give Bigger ma
iority of 8 064. Gen. Hanson's majority in 1896
was about the same
NonTu CAnoIIxA.--The Washington (N.c)
Wing saws: "In eight counties heard from the
Locofocos have majority Of 1871, showing a
gain of $50, compared with the vote for governor
in August, 1885,"
ALAn.mA.-Thc North Carolina Banner (w.)
claims a tie (4s to 4s) in the House, counties
TO be heard from but yields the Democrats ma
iority of in the Senate. We are inclined to be-
licye the complete returns will show different
state Of things.
KEyrucKr.--We have no late news from thus
state, but the Wings claim large majority. 1t Is
pretty certain that we are rather badly beaten in
Kentucky.
MIssouRr.--This state has given large majo-
rity for the Democrats, aud the st. Louis Argus
claims majority of 5000 for Van Buren, and
Johnson in November.
TExSEssgE.--The election for state officers Is
held hiennalIy in Tennessee, and docs not take
place until lsil. No election, took place this
year, as has been supposed by some
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
Ingenious Device.

Report saith that the industrious ladies
OF the eastern shore Of Maryland, when
they are obliged 10 90 out TO work in the
corniields and to leave young children
unattended at home, make use of the fol-
lowing admirable continuance TO supply
the young one with nourishment, and AT
me same time, to prevent serious aoci-
dents. First, they place the child on its
back III the centre of the floor, then they
take Irvine string and tic a piece of fat
bacon to one end of it, and the other end
they iasten to the infants great toe. The
baby, having the bacon placed in its
mouth begins to suck very heartily; and
if, during the mothers absence, it happens
to draw the meat into its throat, it natu-
rally gives kick; the motion of the feet
Jerks the Irvine, and the lump of fat is
pulled ont in time to prevent suflocation.
By this means the services of a child's
nurse are dispensed with, and the mammals
can leave home for hours, without feeling
any apprehensions for the little cherub' $
safety.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
look upon Til, Picture.

In debate in the United Senate Senate,
Feb, l6, 1927, on the projectof establish
ing a Naval school, Gen. Harrison thus
remarked: 81 feel proud to say that the
defence Of Fort Mcigs, at which COM
manded, CHIEFLY dcpended upon the
scientific ercrfions Of q nan IN achom it
is duc that his Worih ShoUW here be at
tested by me. allude to the late Major
Wood. a man who combined many valu-
able qualities, and who babe fair to have
risen to high point of professional emil
ncnce. Your commander had not s,Di-
cieat science TO haze successfully ddend-
ed the fort ,cifhom the ASSISTANCE
OfIh0i iadiUidu0I."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Paaqma Co,aL----'rhe Baltimore Clipper
says, that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans will
soon he conneclcd,--a ship canal BETWEEN the
islhmus of Panama, now seems certain. bn en-
terprising company in Paris, after takipglh ne
ccssary preliminary steps, have sent ~ ship
frcightcd with engineers, laborors, tools, 7c, and
it has probably by this time arrived at '5o mouth
of the chagrcss, ready to commence ac'i'c opera
tons. The estimate is, that there are ~ 5000
persons per annum, on an average, pa lng and
rcpassing in connection with the western parts OF
South America.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
I.nliyratiiy Indians.

Yesterday between five and six hundred Indians
of the Pottawattama and Ottawa tribes from the
northern part of Indiana, passed through this
place on their way to the west OF the Mississippi
They werc in good health, and made quite dis
play. We understand that they will be followed
in few days by number of the same tribes, who
refused to emigrate voluntarily, but have been
compelled to do so by the agent, who has called
the military TO his assistance.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
why every Democrat shOmid vote fog Van
RufcH.

Because, from poor, friendless and
unaided boy, who labored during his youth
as a hireling on farm, he raised to the
highest Office in the world by his O,cn
merits, and by his o,Un exertons-thus
proving that no matter how poor a man
may be, in this country, he may rise to
the highest distinction, if he pleases, by
his good conduct and intelligence.
Because, from his earliest youth he has
gone for his country with zeal and ener-
gy. All the principles of the Democratic
party have ever found in him supporter
and champion,-while all the federal gull
traps and falsehoods have been by him as
staunchly and effectively opposed.
Because, although the unceasing object
of federal virulence and rage, they have ne
YER been able to detect one blot in his
public character, to "mingle admiration
or to crafty hatred"
Because, he has always raised his
voice against the onward strides of the
money power.
Because, he has never shrunk from an
avowal of his political creed. His letter
to Sherod Williams and his whole histo-
~, prove that lie is not a lunatic under
the control of keepers, or fallen into Sc
cond childhood.
Because, during the late threatening
difficulties between this country and Eng
land, he managed the affair so patriotic
like and so fearless of consequences, that
his own enemies placed, by their votes in
Congress, ten millions Of dollars at his
disposal, as the sinews of expected war,
and authorized him TO raise an army of
fifty thousand men.
Because, in all his transactions, no vote
of censure was ever preferred against
him, on account of neglect. malfeasence
or deficiency.
Because, having risen from poverty
himself, he is the fit representative Of the
poor laboring man and mechanic.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
The uuacpenden, Treasury niii.

We might have submitted this important Bill
to our readers without any comment. Its pow
sions ars so easily understood, that by carefully
reading it almost any one can without difficulty
comprehend their whole operation But we cannot
let the opportunity pass without adverting to the
great triumph Of principle the Democracy have
achieved in the Passage of this Bill 1t is on ac-
count of this triumph, that it is so appropriately
called the Second Declaration of Independence.
Every one who has any knowledge of the po-
litical history Of our country knows, that from the
time ofthe achievement of our independence, there
have been two great political parties in our coun-
try the one leaning 10 the side of Arisocracy, and
the other in favor Of a Democracy. The one be-
ieyed with its founder and leader Gen. Hamilton,
"that there can be no good government in this
country, so long as state sovereignties do, in any
shape, exist" "that the British government
forms the best model the world ever produced :"
"that the mass Of the people are turbuen! and
changing, and seldom determine right" and
''that the rich and well-bom should have dis
tinct and permanent share in the government, so
that they can check the unsteadness Of the mass
Of the people The other, led on by Thomas
Jefferson, believed with him. ''that the Fedora!
Government in oil its departments should origi-
nate with the pcoplo--be responsible to them
that its powers should be few, and those distinctly
expressed and cautiously guarded; that the genc-
raj mass Of power should remain in the states or
with the people, and that certain rights of men
deemed more essential to liberty, should abide
with them, az tscred and intangible by either the
State or General Government
In the Convention that formed the Constitution
The struggle besresn the two parties was long
md arduou-. Fortunately, shs JsiIsrsonian school
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
yon the ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.
The Invocation.

Spirit that fill'st earth, air and sky!
Unveil thy brow to me,
And let me with uncloudcd eye
Thy form of glory see;
For have felt thy presence near,
Till have turned away
From all this earth holds bright and dear
To worship its pure ray.
Oh! oft and ardently I've s'rove
To guide my souls wild wing.
And make the tendrils of its love
Round earthly idols cling
Blu, eagle-like it viii not rise
To try its proudest fight,
Unless there meet its ardent eyes
Chances of burning light.
Then, beauleous spirits, come 10 me
Not in the warm sunbeam
Not in the wind that wanders free,
Nor in the midnight dream;
I'm tired @iih watching strealnlets play
AS moonbeams DER them dance,
Imagining each diamond ray
Thine answering passion glance.
But in thy thrilling beauty dressed,
Thy separate essence prove,
And let me know that am blessed
With all wish Of love.
Oh bliss to trust in faith like thine,
Which cannot, cannot fail
Behold me PROSTATE on thy shrine,
And rend for me thy veil! loyE.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
NEWS BY THE MAILS.

Sickness IN 9tHncssce.-'The Jonesburg Wing
says, ain East Tennessee there was on the 22l
ult. more sickness and more deaths than were
ever known to our earliest settlers in the same
length Of time. We attribute it TO the heavy
rains high water, and warm weather which VIC
hay. experienced for the last thrccmonths.' The
Wing notices the death Of Susan Gaines, sister
of Gen. Gaines, in Kingsport, AZ an advanced age.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Entiguaie at Hrtt6rd.--Thc Hartford Cour-
ant of Monday says; A smart shock of an earth
quake was felt in this city and vicinity yesterday
afternoon about four o'clock. 1t was accompa-
MED by a low rumbing noise, and areport like a
heavy clap of thunder, and its duration was from
fifteen to twenty seconds. Our buildings were
very much shaken, aud a considerable alarm was
manifested. In one or two of the churches, Il
part of the congregation rushed into the street.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
of salt, just received
%Uand for sale by d. NEWTON.
Ottawa, Aug. IS.
PRIVATE SALE
OF REAL ESTATE, IN THE TOWN OF OTTAWA,
WCHEAP AS A BROOM"

WA 7 ILL be offered at private sale,
v after this date, the following de-
scribed property, in the town of Ottawa,
yiz:--Lot No. 2, III Block No. l6, in the
town of Ottawa, on which are erected
TWO HOUSES. In addition TO the
buildings, which are convenient and well
finished, there are also a Barn, Smoke
House, and what is well known to all the
inhabitants, the very best well OF pure
water in the town. One OF the houses
faces on Front street, commanding a
beautiful view of the river and surrounF
ing scenery; the other on Canal street.
The side-cut, with the two locks, is I'M
mediately on the west; and the basin Is
located directly in front, on the brow,o Oh
the bluff. As soon as the basin is put
under contract, there will be no more
eligible situation for business in the place.
Also--a lot of excellent 1IWBEf
Land, Immediately in sight, on the
island in the Illinois river.
In the absense of the proprietor, VINO
resides on the premises, apply to J. Cloud
Esq, who will give all required iniorma-
ton in regard to the property.
#. J. TRUE.
Ottawa, Aug. 81.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Aaied.htuidn Ciriosaies-Thc y. o. Picayune
says; at is stated tina, a fossil of a child between
fire and six months old, has been found in guar.
~ near Brussels. The bones were converted in.
o sick, which struck fire with steel The head
shoujcrs, throat and belly were perfect and The
nech exhibited evident traces Of muscles. \ ios
sil cocoa nut quite perfect, was found by the side
OF the child.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
Pcn,isylynnia Election.

The new constitution of this State requires tho
election Of Congressman and members to tho
State Legislature to be holden on the 18th day Of
October. For President and vcc-Prcsdent on
the both ofthc same month.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Nail RoJ5er Caaghi,-George Wright, an old
Stage Driver has been arrested by Dep. Sheriff
Dunn of Monroe Co.. for robbing the Buffalo and
New York Mail at lie Roy, of about $4,000 and
is now confined in tho Jail Of the county. We
understand large share of the money has been
recovered.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

its motto, "No nae prorokes me Nth impuaiiy,"
and Judging from the first number the motto is
strikingy true and appropriate. It ably advocate
the cause OF Democracy, and tortures it noighbor
of the vegetable kingdom, hard cider" very I'M
merciiuv. Success to it.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
A Veteran.

A friend of ours lately met an old SOL
der of the Revolution, on his way from
New England to Ohio, to seek evidence
TO substantiate his claims to pension
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
Then OH this.

In speech at the late celebration of the
siege of Fort Meigs, Gen. Harrison thus
speaks Of himself in connection with that
siegc-"Feeling my responsibility per-
sonally supervised and directed the ar
rangement of the army under my COM
mand. H. trusted to no Colonel or
other officer. No person had ANY hand
in ANY disposition Of the army, EVE
RY STEP of warfare, whether good or
i'll, was taken under my direction, and
NONE OTHER, as many who hea.
know. ~. Y. Ne1c Era.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

The Saratoga IN. " Sentinel of the 25ih ult
states that 1850 persons arrived at the Springs
during the preceding week, and that nearly all
the large establishments, as well as most Of the
private boarding houses, arc filled to overlooking
the entire number of strangers in the village is
3OO0
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
ajDiiuiisirnila.

Such a good 'am!-Why was Eve,
when walking with her frst-born son in
her arms, like modern dandy! Dye
give it up! Because she carried Cain.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

He was DC years of age, travelling alone,
and apparently as well able to take care of
himself, as half the youngsters one meets
fourishing on steamboats,. There were
giants in those days.-Bu6aio Sentinel.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
large Tomato.

We have been presented with a Tomato, cult
waited by Mrs. ]. G. ARMsrRoSG of this place,
measuring Ii inches in circumference andwclsh-
ing 3 ounces. Who can beat III
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

N,clad Of Ing CaJias.--The Wayne county
(Pa.) Sentinel says that pocket BRANDY BOTTLES,
initiating miniature LOG CABINS, have been intro
duccd by the wings, and are distributed gratui-
tously along the line cf the canal like Harrison
ulmanacs.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

EH,ouyd Erals, convicted Tor the moyitr Of
John G. Ritter, at Sandusky, Ohio, has been son
fenced to be executed on the 30th Of Scptea.bsr.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

a Bible Convention Of Philadelphia county oj-
semblei at Frankfort few days ago, and adopt
ed measures to assist in supplying the destitute
throughout the state with the Holy Scriptures.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

Griffith, who was tried for the murder Of
Laaghlin. at the Baltimore Convention, has been
acquitted.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Filty-one thousand two hundred and
ninety-fve bank Office holders iucluding
the army of dank debtors, exercising the
mighty power of SIX HUNDRED
MILLIONS OF DINCOUNTS!!
The number of Bank officers we be-
lieye is below the mark, some banks hav-
ing more and some less; we take what
we believe to be less than an average"
What formidable influence has the
democracy TO encounter! Yet if they
will but be true to themselves, this i'm
mense power will be welded against them
in vain.-Udba8h Enquirer.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

CHc'aHai'.--Cincinnati has nearly doubled in
population during the past ten years. In $50 it
had $4,000 inhabitants, and now has $4,000.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28

Population Of Ne,c Orleans.--lt is believed that
the census now going on will show population
in the Crescent city Of over 100000.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
EoOIS at This.

The Wheeling Argus, after close and
labored calculation, gives the number of
Banks in the United States at 925, and
thoir officers. &c. as follows:
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
UI'lre T'hIst1ev

Il the title Of very neat little sheet lately com.
mencsd al Hartford, Conn. II has adopted for
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-28
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES, 1910.
FOR PRESIDENTS:
MARTly VAN BUSEN.
FOR VICE PRESIDENTS
RICHARD M. JOHNSON.

FOR ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE president
ADAM w. SNYDER, of&. Clai couoty
ISAAC p. WALKER, Of V~mihon county,
JOHN w. ELDRIDGE, Of Cooh county,
JOHN A. M'CLERNAND,o Of Gaitatia county.
JAMES II. RALSTON, Of adams county.
, 1840-12-05
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, 1840-12-05
STATE c~E..-sscCE:.} 8,
COUNTY OF RAILS.

In the Rails Circuit Court, October Term, a. d. 1910
Gross and Robbins Plai"tid''} Petition to foreelo.e
Nelson w. Browler. Dcfd't,N
NOW, at this DAY come the said plaintiff, Elisha
IN S. Gross, and Zenas G. Robbins, late merchants
trading @der the name and style of Gross and Rob-
bins, by John ID. s. Dryden, their attorney, and il
appearing to the satisfaction Of the court that the
order of publication made in this cause at the last
term of this court, has not been published as required
by law. Therefore on motion of the sand Plaintiffs,
BY their said Attorney, it is ordered by the Court that
you the said defendant, Nelson W. Browder, and all
other persons interested, be notified by the %publica-
ton Of a copy of this order in some newspaper print
ed in this state in or nearest the county of Rails,
weekly for six weeks successfully, the last insertion 10
be at least four weeks previous TO the commence
ment of the next term of this court, which will be
begun and held at the Court House in the town of
New London, within and for said county on the first
Monday in the month OF March next, that the said
plaintiffs have commenced n suit against you in this
court to fOreclose a decd OF Mortgage, executed by
you to them on the l1th day OF September, ISIS, to
secure to them the pay ment of the sum of one hun
dred and ninety dollars aud four cents with interest
thereon, at the rate Of ten per cent per annum until
paid, praying that Judgment may be rendered against
you for the said debt and damages for the detention
thereof, and the equity OF redemption Of the mort
gagged premises, to wit: the n W. part of lot mum.
Der one, IN block number four, containing forty i've
feet in front, and running back thirty two feet, situate
in the town Of Cincinnati in said county aud state Of
Missouri-may be forever foreclosed, and that the
came may be sold to satisfy whatever amount may be
found BY the court to be due by the said defendant TO
the said plaintiffs; and that unless you the said Mel
son W. Browder, and all other persons interested. be
and appear in this court at the said next March term
thereof, then and there, on the first day of that term
of the court, plead to and answer the above petition
of the plaintiffs against you, judgment will be rem
dered against you by default, and the mortgaged pre-.
mises sold to satisfy whatever amount may then be
found by the court to be due by you to the said plain
tiffs. Until which time, this cause is continued.
A cory from the record.
Attest, JOHN RAILS, Clerk.
, 1840-12-05
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given. that the undersigned
~ has obtained from the Clerk OF the County
Court of Warren county, letters of Administration
upon the Estate of Benz. Hutcheson, decd, bearing
date the Cd day of November 1910. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate, are requested to eAhib-
it them in one year from the date of said letters for
allowance, or they may be p~reclnded from any teneft
of said estate; and if such claims are not presented
within three years from the date OF said letters, they
will be forever barred.
Nov. IA. DANIEL r. HUBBARD, Adm