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Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26

VISIT TO THE lNFERNAL REGIoNs.--In the
foreground we're the most horrd monsters that
could be invented--bears with mems heads
growing darting in and out, Kissing
hero man lying murdered, with knife in
ms heart; there suicide, hanging by the
heGk--Skeletons lying about in all directions,
anu some walking up and down in muslin
shrouds* The machinery was very perfect.
al one side was the igIrc OF man sitting
down with a horrible face; boar's tusks protru.
dlnS from his mouth, his eyes rolling, and horns
on ms head; thought it was mechanism as
well as the rest; and was not a little surprised
when 1t addressed me in hollow voice.
we've been waiting some time for you cap.
!ain'" AS found he had a tongue, entered
INTO conversation with him. The representa-
ton wound up with showers Of fire. rattIino Of
bones thunderstorms, and regular cascade Of
Inc Id, pouring into the molten ake.--Mu.
rats NeD Work
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26

Mas. A. DRAKE,--This distinguished actress
was married at Indianapolis on the 23d uIt. tc
a member of the Indiana Legislature. We
copy the following notice ofthe event from the
Louisville Journal Of Saturday last:
"The last time we had the pleasure Of seeing
Mrs. Drake upon The stage, she was playing in
the character Of "THE WIFE" Itwas good.
y character, and most nobiy did she sustain
It. We gather from the following paragraph
in the Indianapolis Journal Of the cath uit,
that she is now enacting the same character in
that place. May she have a full house"
MARRIED.--At 10 o'clock on the morning Of
the 23d insi., by the Rev. Mr.. Beecher, the
Hon, George W. Gutter, member Of the House
OF Representatives of the Indiana Legislature,
to the celebrated actress, Mrs. A. Drake, Of ,he
Indianapolis Theatre, and late of the Cincin.
natl and Louisville Theatres.
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26
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dress; and seamstress, al seven dollars each
and us fashionable folly has banished The mis-
Itress from the kitchen, those blessed helms
Aforesaid reign supreme; and while ma ster and
mistress are playing cards in the parlor. the
servants are playing the devil in the kitchen
thus, lighting the candle at both ends. il soon
burns out Poverty comes in at the door. and
drives love out at the window ltist this stupid
and expensive nonsense which deters so many
unhappy bachelors from entering the state Of
bessetlness; hence you find more deaths than
marriages in the papers. Forty-fiye wears a.
60, our real wants were few, and easily sun
Iplied Or imaginary wants, none now our rea
wants are just as few, but the world and all il,
stores can't supply our imaginary ones. In
those days, men got married at night; and wen
forth to work in the morning, with all the sober
realities of life on their backs: now, they ge
married in The morning, and start Nspendine
money as if the wedding day would las
through life.
Much has been said and sung about the i'm
provements oil the age-going to lbany in ter
hours, and England in twelve days, etc. II
may be SO; but what then? know the folks
were happier when we took three days in 90
ing toNewburgh, eight to Albany, and twelve
weeks to Europe.-rhen people had time tC
live and enjoy life; when the wind came ahead
we furled our sail, or dropped anchor; when the
tide turned we foated up; with ten or twelve
passengers we had no lack of amusement
Then we had no harowing thoughts about home,
our wives kept the keys olthe oney-drawer.
and sat in the store knitting or sewing, 10 see
that the shop boy made the entries and behaved
we'll TO the customers. The goods and furni.
ture were insured, and we had no notes to take
to be sure, one may 90 to bed 10
New York and wake up in Albany; run round,
collect money, and be home in time to take up
your note but the time you are worried for
If detained but an hour by accident, your note
may be protested. Well, you get home, five
hundred short you go from house to house.
and at three P. NJ, the note is taken up. 1t is
TOO late for family dinner; you take cup of
coffee and cold cut, pod away TO your office,
turn over the leaves in search of means 10 re.
turn the five hundred to morrow, and get ready
for another note. which is payable on Satur-
day. You are home at seven p. NJ, sore; IA
tigued, and jaded, both in body and mind. For
tlity long hours your Young wife has not seen
your face; she hears your foot; she meets you
at the door with one Of her sweetest smiles--
Saar al min mad /. is soured you can scarcely find
hour to sing song 10 the baby; you drop on .
char, fling your hat he winds you are tired
and IN thirty minutes your head is on the nil
low, where you dream OF bank bills and bro
kers I'LL daylight in the morning. These men
breathe; they don't live. Before steam was 90,
up mans lie was compared 10 journey now
II 5 most emphatlcaIIy race, and most unhap-
py is he who is loremost.-N. Y Mirror.
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26
YANKEE HUMOR


il We find the following in Il late No Of the 81
i Louis Bulletin, in the shape of Police Report
j Il is really good;
Abljah Hemingway was brought up from
the black hole this morning. One glance at hi
ace aud appearance was sufficient to designate
beyond doubt, to what genus OF the species ho
mo he belonged. The shrewd twinkle ofa sma
grey eye--the cotton bandana handkerchief
curousIy twisted about his long lythe neck
the strIpedtrowsers, scarce meeting at mid.eg
with pair of substantial blue woolen stock.
ngs--the broad striped Valencia vest, with
the stripes running diagonally across the chest
and meeting In an acute angle at the waist band
--he shock OF coarse hair, which hung about
the forehead like bundle of buckwheat over a
Ipumpkin-aIl betrayed an unaoyed YANKEE,
of the greenest kind--,o use his own expires.
sion, just picked off the BUSH
Having taken his seat, he crossed his legs,
put his elbow upon his knee, and dropped his
under jaw into the palm of his right hand, ex-
hlblilng In the manGvre an enormous quid Of
pig-tal, which he continued 10 roll and twist
about IN his mouth, while his face exhibited the
most udicrous contortions.
The witnesses having been called up, stated
that as they were coming down Second-slreel
lasl night, about ! o'clock, they heard a voice
which appeared to proceed partly from under
ground, calling out for help. They proceeded
TO the spot whence the noise seemed to proceed,
when they discovered the prisoner in newly
dug cellar-trap, with Esegar in his mouth
lie had seated himself on the corner stope' oil
the new edi6ce, and was smoking away very
deliberately, every now and then calling out
''Why the blazes don't you come and help a
fellow out, some on ye2 lfthis is the way YOU
treat strangers out here, III get hum as soon as
possible But ifany on you ever come 10 Saco,
kalkilate you'll git jesse" After considera-
Die effort he was dragged out; and the watch
men supposing him to be either drunk or era /
~, lodged him in the calaboose.
AT this stage of the evidence, Mr.. Hemminr. !
way, who had been for sCme time very ideet.
y, broke out with "You be darned! | hadn't
trunk drop kof ncthin to speak on sence II
cit dads cider-barrel in Saco!" He was or |
Tered to sit down.
saint ] goin to have much chance 10 say
lothn2"
"Presently, sir; keep quiet" Ii
The other testimony having been gene thro !, |,
with, during which Mr.. Hemningway, several |,
ines, manifested strong disposition to "mix 4
Up in the the coniab," His Honor addressed him
With,
"Wel, Mr.. Abijah Hemingway, now,
veil hear what you have TO say FOR yourse(."
"Wal, kalkilate its ubouutime! No.offencc
qure--but deo think them are fellers that's /
ust been jabberin to you are about the great
'st---"
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26
-FOUR FUNNY FELLOWS.

Theodore Cibber in company with three
other fellows, made an excursion Theodore
had false set OF teeth--a second a glass eve
Ia third cork eg--but the fourth had moth
ing in particular except funny way Of shaking
his head.
They travelled in post coach, and while on
the first stage, after each had made merry with
his neighbor's infrmty, they agreed at each
batting place, to affect the same singuIarity -
When they came to breakfast, they were all to
squlnt--and language cannot express how ad.
mIrably they all squnted-for they went de-
gree beyond the superlative. At dinner they
all appeared to have cork leg, at ten they
were all deaf--but at supper, which was at the
Ship at Dover, each man resumed his charac-
ter the better TO play his part inlhe farce they
had concerted among them. When they were
ready to go TO bed, Cbber cried out to the wal.
ter
"IIere, you fellow, take out my teeth.''
"Teeth, sir?"
Gay, teeth, sir. Unscrew that wire, and
they'll all come outtogether."
Alter some hesitation, the man did as he was
ordered. This was no sooner done than a sec.
ond called out:
"Here, you; take ont my eye"
"Slr, said the waiter, your eyer
"Yes, my eye. Come here you stupid dog.
p'h uPthot ayeIid, aud il will coine ont as ca.
sy as possible"
This done, the third cried out-"Uere. Won
rascal, take off my leg.n
This he did with less reluctance, being be-
lore aPprIsed that it was cork, and also concey-
ing that II would be the last iob.-He was,
however, mistaken; the fourth watched his op.
porlnnlty, and while the frightened waiter was
surveying with ruefu countenance, the eve.
teeth and leg, lying on the table, cried out ia a
frightlul hollow voice
Tome here sir, take ol'my head.''
Turning around, and seeing the mans bsod
shaking like madarin upon chimney.
piece, he darted out of the room, and after tuin
ping down stairs, he ran madly about the
mousse terrified out Of his senses.--FEower OIL
AnecdoteS.
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26

TwIsrIFlcATIoN.- .-"I say, mister" said lit
tie urchin to man with pair Of Halic eyes
"warn't you born in the middle Of tho week?
"No, you little rascal" Why do you ask
meihat2"
"Cause, didn't know but yoif mought have
been, seen you are alIthe time a looiin' bolh
ways for Sunday
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26
sailors instruction for Dancin..

We understand the following directions an1
instructions for the information of all sailor
who way be inclined to trip it, as all sailors
from tlme lmmemorlal are won't on the lioh
fantastic toe, were recently found among lhe
papers OF the late Sir Joseph Yorke, OF face
tlous memory. They form perfect vade me-
cum tor the valiant defenders of our wooden
walls, when they are "capering ashore;" and
by carefully studying this manual of s'dancine
made easy' to tars' capacities, the oscensns
lromthe gun room to the ball room will be
JlacRis indeed.
FIRST FIGURE.
EePdntaloon. Haul upon the starboard rack.
let the other craft pass, then bear up and eet
your head on the other tack, regain your berth
on the larboard tack, back and fill with your
partner, box-hau her. wear round twice a.
galnst tho sun, in company with the opposite
craft and your own; afterwards box-haul her
again, and bring up.
SECOND FIGURE.
Lete.-Shoot ahead about two fathoms till
you nearly come stern of the other Graf under
weigh then make stern board toward your
berth, side out for bend, first to star boa I'd
and then to port, make sail and pass the other
craft, get your head round on the other tack,
another bend to star-board and port, make sail
to regain your birth, wear round, buck and fiji,
and box-haul your partner, and heave TO-.
THIRD FIGURE.
La Poule.-Heave ahead, and pass your adj
versary yard-armand yard-arm, regain your
birth on thelotber tack; in the same order take
your station in the line with your partner, back
nndhll, fall on your heel and bring up with
your partner; she then manGuvres ahead
back, shoots ahead again and pays
otf alongside, you then make all sail ia compa.
ny with her ill nearly stern with the other line
make a stern board, and cast her Off to shift for
herself; regainyour berth by the best means
n your power, and let go your anchor.
~FoURTH FIGURE.
La IFenise--W Wear round as before against
he sun; twice box-haul the lady; range up a.
ongside her, and make sail in company; when
alfway across 10 tho other shore, drop astern \
With the tide short, and cast oA'the craft; now !
Liberty advocate., 1840-03-26
.GENEROus.

"Os spare me, dear angel, one lock Of your hair
Abash(ul young lover took courage and sigh'd
"Twas sinto refuse you somodcst prayer
So take the whole wig" the sweet creature re-
piled
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

GoG ELswoH1Hhas transmitted his message 10
he legislature of that State. 1t occupies he
tween four and five columns of cl1oely printed
newspaper II appears from tl.c message that the
State Is entirely free from debt aud has about
siS'ooo IN the tensury, requiring tax only OF
one cent to the hundred dollars for the purpose Of
rnecdng the contingent expenses ef the Govern
menL The iishool System appears to be in a
hourlshing condition. The dividend for the last
year amounted to Sl03,3I5 90, and has been dis
'ribnted among upwards of cghty-two thousand
children.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

By the arrival of the British Quccn. shich
brought papers up 10 the LIST of May W. lean that
there was a strong PROBABILITY he adia,,m<n, Of
the boundary question. Thc rnron, o,.
prevalent IN Lor1on, and the leading l,nrll.b
journals sp"a with confidence that such will be
the result.
The award of the King of the Netherlands
which made the River st. Johns the boundary
between the two countries, is to be The basis ofthe
new arrangements and that as an indemnity to
Maine, for any supposed rights she may possess to
land north Of the st. Johns, the British Govern
ment is to pay her 100000, or about one million
of dollars.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30
Congress.

1T the hast adyiccs from Washington, the Senic
was engaged in the discussion of the Hills TO est,l-
Il5h UNIFORM system Of bankruptcy, reported v
the committee MAJORITY and minority biz.
The House was principally occupied with a bill,
% ensure the more faithful collection Of duties on
imports, which has called forth much discus SON.
The object of the bill is to correct Numerous
abuses and frauds practised under the present
laws 1t was. expected that the Independent
Treasury BID would be taken up in few d rs.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30
The Independent Trcnaury I;u.

This bill was called up in the House hy Mr..
JoNEs, of Va, chairman of the Committee of
Ways and Means, on the 10Th inst, by a motion
to so into committee Of the whole on the bill
The vote stood III for SO against---not being
two-thirds, the motion was lost.
The correspondent of the New York Journal
of Commerce, (Whig,) considers the vote =,
favorable indication that the bill will pass.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

One the Chicago delegation, somewhat dis
appointed al THEN reception in La Sallc county,
approached Democmt and inquired whether
there were any Wings here The Democrat
replied "that there was now and then one
"Wel, what the ID said the Wing pill
grim, "is La Sale bounty good for any how p
8" Why it is good fol one Hmsa"d mVmjiy fir
Van Buren, quickly retortcd the Democrat.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

---" -.ANst 'Nf-
will be more likely to be secured nv the
use of my name, they will use it II in
their opinion, another selection will No
more likely TO ensure success, they will
make another selection. If, in their
opinion to make no nomination of a Vice
President, and leave the selection 70 tho
pleasure and preference of the Repubj-
cans of the several States, will give most
strength TO our friends, TIE Convention
will take that course and in either event.
snail continue TO act with perfect intcg-
fily to those principles and to the friends
WIT, whom | have hitherto acted III sus-
tanning them. In assuming ihis position,
| do not wish to be understood as decIa-
ring myself insensible to he honors which
arise from public confidence. can re-
gard the man but msanthrope, who is
perfectly Indifferent TO the applause or the
censure oi his fellow men. 1t is a qua
lily to which | make no pretension. Next
to my own conscience, the many testi-
monlals which have received of the APP
probation of my fellow citizens, is the
richest reward for my past services to
which my ambition ever aspircd; and
this feeling has been the principal cause.
for some years past, of my continuance in
public life. Il is also my greatest conso-
latlon, that in my present situation, while
1t has been my constant effort to discharge
its responsible duties with fidelity, have
so far succeeded, at least, as to have
avoided censure. ! have heard of no dis
position to make different selection. on
TN ground that these duties are nor salts
factorlly performed. But, dearer than
all these considerations, are the principles
involved IN the approaching election
They ought TO be sustained, without
regard to any individual partialities or
feelings and, under this conviction. |
hope my friends will feel a perfect free
dom of action in the Convention.
1t is with sentiments such as | have
expressed and under an oor-n desire
that the labors of the ( upH ua,
tend to The advanceme l success f
our cherished principle u ..Uaug
contest, that | have felt cu. AIMED
dress to you this hasty le.e Iea a.
of course, feel at perfect iii d. aEs
such use fit as shall, in you. 5z
be calculated to promote han f1e
Convention, and give strenoih ( arrcau
fslitOu2HCut our ueiOVcu -OuntI.
Most respectfully,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

49, This day friday is the day upon
which Stone was sentenced to be execuled'f
There is considerable excitement n 'hn
community upon the Ablect, arising from
a general understanding thal 'iP prison.
has not only confessed this murder BY,
,no,bcrip Canada and also several ) q
prison offences. Bui 1t Is .ls oN9
every good citizen to awa'' Wv ~, p'es, ,,bgs
of our Courts, though many oe''s'
he is equally culpal}lc WIZ 'n ' IN
prisoner Of creriCc ? VIC i@N ~, ,,f, : sill,
him TO be guilty, rs he who W. xxay; -
out 10 him crecice in tie pris M
Chicago Rorajag Democrat. N
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30
GiniuOus.

As the Chicago delegation were crossing tie
river, at this place, the flagstaff, bearing banner
on which was inscribed, in glazing capitals the
names Of u NRRISON n TYLER broke, and
the banner fell in the water! and, worse than ALL
when taken out the names were nearly "cX-
purtred"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

y -. svaem" should be established and for
The accomplishment of which they have united
together as hand Of brothers aud move in a
solid phalanx against their employers Their de-
mand appears to be reasonable, and Jadging from
Appearances we are inclined To believe ihey will
be successful. Pessevere TO the enll
The great display ofthe Opposition IN lhi' city,
at their late convention of log cabus' and
" hard cider, passed off with muol glec and
hilarlty, characteristic e deeds performed and
q events TO be achieyed!'
Between four and FIVE bundled buildings are
about being erected ia s. Louis the present sea-
son.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

The Wing party of this State will hold Con-
vcniion at Springfield on Tuesday next. The
Chicago delegation passed this place on Thurs
day last accompanied by the usual appendages
all important to the triumph of correct prn-
ciples," 'onsisting of numerous banners, canoe
and "hHd cider"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

Nilhi iis p,H mouth or two large quantity
iaa.rr. fol '4r { n two hundred thousand
4t. ~ b4t e.h of White wood, has been
sygtlrbs f 90 in rafls from near South
a. luaeuta. II y lumber is footed down the
&saka6,e aid HIN rivers. The expense at
sgaA4 u. III eslmuJ on, is said 10 be compara-
nysh ilgl and ia, ordinary prices of good
"a rana Qu1a lirording the traders r,a'
4 agtssFfei badncss This trade was
Frl or tga experiment last season, and
q OK eeite y llarly during the present.
y Y 81 aoi sue. emily well acquainted with
Y tiafet4 utry, G' the extent or quality
A gnhes ts ak of them particularly at
iiisssi those engaged in the trade
IA iHgs ~ , vorable for an extensive and
t5ls h.hin sn
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30
Martin Van Hnrcn and h. I,., WAR

we take the following remarks from the New
orbcr, "a neutral paper, bat ike most of this class
81 " non-descripts,' is favorable TO the Oppssi.
lon,) and hope those who have done Mr.. Van
buren, injustice in this particular, will read the ar
ticlc and give it due consideration.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30
Resignation of the Pos,mu,,cr Genera,

Hon AMOS KENDALL, the able and efficient
Postmaster General, has resigned his office, to take
effect IS soon as his successor is chosen. 1t is
rumouad that the Hon. JuHy NJ. Nun, u. 1,.-..
.ncctict, is to be his successor. The following
are III reasons given by Mr.. Kendall for re-
sipnirs this importaut office:
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30

WILLIAM Nj, Price has calleu .s<ciis
United States Attorney for New Yo.n :
and told him that he was ready for an,
papers, which the u. $. Governmest had
10 serve upon him.--ib.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-30
Finale of the Oregon Exped;,;o,.

fihatc OF Inc oregon Expedition
A letter has recently been recpired by
Mr.. Burhans, of Tazewel coyaty, from
Capt. Thomas ]. Farnham, leader of the
party of fourteen Peoriaps who set out
year ago for Oregon, written al Oker, one
of the Sandwich island, in January last.
Our latest previous advices from Capt
L. lett MN def''-7-.,,,s Hole. in the Rocky
mountains, with only one of his Peoria
companions, waiting to fall in with some
company bound TO the Columbia rive,
Though in this letter he does not mention
the fact, yet it is presumed he did fall in
with such company and that he prose-
cutcd his journey with them. He now
states that in every respect the country
has been overrated-that excepting the
valley of the Wihamet,--th seat of the
Methodist mission, - no portion of the
territory through which he passed pre-
sents any thing attractive, or offers any
inducements 10 farmers or any other class
of Immigrants. In Il word, all the unfav-
orablc representations that Were made to
him by returning travellers whom he met
on the journey, and to which he then lent
an incredulous ear, were abundantly rea-
lied
Mr. Bmhans did not bring in Capt. F's
letter, but he authorizes us to say that the
foregoing. expresses the substance of it.
Cant. f had cn,irelv recovered his hsal-r
80 ,atenu, .ia p,aaage tor G NJ
cm soas b. q iest .tsct ghane
WoHid proeood % SaHa Fc AMI ,aoact i
50 louis i, piGg one 81 lee aiding
eomaalea atch orc Utmost t,s
learine t.ai post, 50 illat Ne hay 3 ,-'
psctod here ~ luly ~ ast
~ give entire cg di, 70 lesc
mepg q apt Iarahaol ne, iet hota
w mra q reach a,o nouh os thc Go-
'rr1ih ri,e nee agd wnt die oaa
f ilieg leupnloias u
Ore' on. tAe oa g saw Ris eIi
pneas beccme y. e28 q .lo rsE
hef4e thca. ana r a'til M ~ iy{f
a, ~ iscined siia ia SIS erncs v hf
. saasasY 6oliawcY tWs II ri urteer alol
4i,pikea slg' him. 2iese arsd ac
4 niegsea v q AZ jp as
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