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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
Excuse. for mo. Going to Church.

Oversight myself. Could not dress in
time. Too cold. Too hot. Too windy.
Too dusty. Too wet. Too damp. Too
sunny. Too cloudy. Don't feel dispos.
cd. No other time to myself. Look over
my drawers. Put my papers to rights.
Letters to write to my friends. Mean to
take walk. Going to take ride. Tied
to business six days in the week. No
fresh air but on Sundays. Can't breathe
in church, always 50 full Feel little
feverish. Feel little chilly. Feel very
lazy. Expect company to dinner. Got
headache. Intend nursing myself to
day. New bonnet not come home.
Torn my muslin dress coming down
stairs. Got new novel, must be return
ed on Monday morning. Wasn't shaved
in time. Don't like liturgy; always
praying for the same thing. Don't like
an ex,emporary prayer. Don't like an
organ, It's too noisy. Don't like singing
without music, makes me nervous---thc
spirit willing, but the flesh weak. Dis
like an cxtemporary sermon, too pressing.
Nobody to-day but our minister, cam,
always listen TO the same preacher. Dom,
like strangers. Can't keep awake when
k~la
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
AmecdOtc of Sheridan.

The following anecdOte of Sheridan S
vinous eloquence we had from the lips OF
one of the oldest surviving friends and
followers of Fox, and himself highly
influential Wing of the old school. This
gentleman and Sheridan had dined toge-
Their at Bellamy's and Sheridan having
taken his allowance, gave his accustomed
signal for move. This signal consisted
of the words "Now shall 90 down and
sec what's doing in the House - which
in reality meant, and was always 50 in.
terpreted by whoever dincd in his com
pany, 81 have drank enough my share
of the business is done, now do yours
call for the bill and pay it." On this oc-
casion the usual course was pursued
and the bill having been settled by Sheri.
dams friend, the latter, hearing that She.
ridan was sup" felt curious to know
what he could possibly be at, knowing
the glorious state in which he had jus
departed. Accordingly, he entered the
house, and, to his no small astonishment
found Sheridan in fit of most ferven
oratory, laundering forth the following
well known passage, Give them cor.
rupt House of Lords; give them vcna
House of Commons give them tyran
meal prince; give them trucking Court
and let me have but an unfettered press
and will defy them to encroach a hairs
breadth upon the liberties of England ~
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

We have been favored by G. II. Porrsn,
Commissioner for taking the census Of La Sale
county by authority ofhe State, with the following
statistical information. The statement we pub
lished in the Free Trader on the I'd OF October
respecting tho statistics of this county, as taken
by G. q. MnLxn, Esq, varies somewhat from
the one now published, but not materially. We
believe the statements made by both of these
gentlemen, will bare comparison with the reports
oother individuals Of the different counties, where
the difficulties are of similar nature. A, tho
late election this county polled s,7,s votes. The
population according g NJ. Potter. sepsa.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
PsnmsyIvanin---Scv Tax Inv.

AT the last session of the Legislature Of this
State, law was passed levyinga direct tax upon
the people for the purpose Of meeting the obiga.
tons of the State The following articles arc
subjcct'o taxation under the law, ofwhich assess
men, is now being made: " Nf
LIST. The amount Of money loaned on mortgage
and rate of interest. .iar 1880.
I'd. Tue amount Of money at interest with the
rate of interest, and debt, due by solvent debtors,
wlc,her by promissory note Except notes OF bills
Of goods sold and delivered, and bank notes) pc
nal or single bill bond or Judgment. "
Sd. The number OF shares held i'll any Bank,
Institution or Company, Incorporated by any
other State or Territory than Pennsylvania.
4th, All loans or investments on interest to
citizens OF other States, with the rate Of interest
9th. All public loans and stocks OF other States
and the dividends and interest thereon
9th. The amount Of ali household furniture,
including gold and silver plate over and above
5000. g H ber hqief,.i.l
9TH. The number of pleasure carriages. ...
sth. Number of watches, distinguishing gold
lever and silver watches, exclusive Of watches of
less value than $50. }N0 ~ q
9th. The amount of salary or emolumcnt of
Office created or held under, or by virtue Of any
law Of this State.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
An Austerc Sect.

The order located at Mount Melleray.
W ateriord county, Qreland,) now consists
u c'g"'y-six members, whose dress is a
long brown cloak.-Their whole time is
occupied in prayer, OF field labor. eycept
the period devoted to rest. Tbev retire
to their beds at eight in the evening. and
rise at two in the morning, tI,rougbont the
year. Their diet is strictly ysae,.hls
and raised upon their own gardens never
tasting either fish or flesh-meat, and no
drink but pure water. In such matters
they are rigidly austere. The chapel Of
the establishment is exquisitely beautiful.
and excltes the most enthusiastic admira.
ton of every visiter. The Abbot is most
attentive to all resortng there, whether
through curiosity or devotion, and yisters
are treated with every hospitality. There
have been great numbers this wear from
every part of Europe. The community
observes the most strict silence. and their
farming employment is laborious and
almost lncessant.-Limerick Chroo;cL
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The "BLooMIvGToy HERALD" is the title OF
a very neat and ably conducted paper recently
established at Bloomington, |. r., by Mr.. TuomAs
HuGHEs. The Herald is Democratic, and bids
mocfatic Territory, which will shortly be NUM-
bered among the Democratic States. Give US
your q ! brother typo, and "cry aloud and spare
not"
The "IowA SrAxpAun' is the title of a new
" coon skin concern, lately established at the
same place, by Mes.rs. CnuM & BAILEr. The
editors promise to advocate whggcry in its most
"eGulgcnt' character.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Deah Of Geo. H. Flood, Esq. coniradicted.-
The Ohio Statesman of the 10th instant say S: ave
see several of our exchange papers have announ-
ccd the death of our fellow-citizen, George II.
Flood, Esq, Charge d Affairs t. Texas. This
him a few days since, as late al the 9th of Octo-
Der, dated at Houston. lie and his family were
then in good health We do not know how this
news originated, but we are happy to state that
il must certainly be incorrect"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

On Saturday last, gun was discharged
IN the vicinity of Mr.. A. FInch's resi-
dence-the ball of which passed .hrougls
the window of his house and lodged in,
the opposite wall. Mrs. Finch and
daughter at the time, were sitting in front
OF the window, the ball passing between
them, and within two inches OF the head
of the latter.
4 few weeks previous TO this, the con-
tents of a gun lodged in the siding of the.
same house, near the door, III which Mr.
and Mrs. F. were standing, when the ball
struck the building.
The practice Of shooting about our
business streets, and in fact in every part
OF the town, is quite common, in almost
every hour of the day (and especially OIL
the sabbath) the report of fire arms NAV
be heard in every direction. The Board
of Trustees, by an ordinance TO that
effect, have prohibited this prac!ice, but
1t appears to have no virtue. Will the
proper authorities see that some measures
are speedily adopted that shall put stop
to the practice, and thereby protect the
lives of our citizens that are constantly
|jeopardized by the random discharges of
iire-arms.-lHil,caukie ar. Il. Sentinel.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
Pcnn.yivnnia EIcc,ion...Oa icinI.

" The following is the result of the late election
in Pennsylvania as given by the State Messcn-
GER (Gcrman) of the lth inst. We presume
they are correct, and may be relied on. Penn
sylvania Land of the immortal Penn Once
keystone of the Democratic Arch How art thou
fallen! The Democracy must part with you for
a season, trusting that in short time you will
repent of your acts--deeply lament your folly,
and return to your first love, and again battle
friend and ally, Virginia--and the ''young giant
Illinois
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
Disenscs in IIorscs.

Since You, Mr.. Editor, have promised
to devote a portion of your paper to the
farming interest, beg leave to say few
words respecting the pole EVIL" in
horses, which has in 100 many instances
proved fatal and is, at best, very bad
disease. The "PoLE EVE is generally
the result of bruise OH the top OF the
horses head, which produces a mass Of
corrupt flesh that keeps continually in
creasing for months. For number Of
months have known horses to be Attic
ted with it before dying. They lose their
appetite, become excessively weak and
pine away and die under its affection.
My remedy is simply this
"Cut open the pipe always foand liz
the sore sufficiently to hold piece Of ar
senic of the, size of a kernel Of corn-
Wrap the arsenic in cotton and let 1t re-
main in the pipe seven days. Wash the
sore daily until cured and put grease
around its outside so that the arsenic whl
not eat into the sound flesh" a7f
In this way have cured several nor
ses after their owners had abandoned them
and restored them to their original value
Chicago Democrat. >. u.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
$500 il the price for killing n Democratic
Editor la ~. Louis.

We learn from the st. Louis Argus that Darns,
the MURDERER of Davis, late editor of the Ar
gus was fined the ertyamdiauy sum ofs5oo, and
acquitted.
How consoling this must be to the hD-gipers
and iau,-i0ring citizens of ST. Louis How rich
the State will be when she receives into her trea-
sury five hundred bank rags, STEPPED in the 6io0d
of tsHoic citizent How the widows tears and
the orphans cries will be dried, when hey learn
the price of fathers and husbands BLOOD!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
OTTAWA, md the Surrounding Country.

Notwithstanding the general cry of "hard
times, the improvements of our town during the
last summer have been almost incredible. Be-
tween forty and fifty new buildings, among which
is a number of large and commodious dwelling
houses, have been finished, besides which several
ere still in progress and will shortly be completed
The new Court House, too, which is in progress
will, when finished, add much to the appearance
of the place, and, together with the public square
will he quite an ornament to our town. Several
buildings, also, have had their appearance and
convenience very much improved by undergoing
important alterations aud repairs, and among
these the MANSION HOUSE is most conspicuous
Upon the whole, the improvement of Ottawa has
been as great as could have been expected even
under more propitious circumstances, and vii
vic with that Of any other town on the Illinoi.
River; and tho approaching summer promise.
still greater Improvements, rs several important
buildings are already in contemplation, of which
the Catholic Chapel may be mentioned as one
Its location will be, we understand, on the ives
side Of the sde-cut; ii is to he built of stone, anr
the cost is estimated at $4,000. When compile,
ed it win probably be behind no building of tn,
kind in the whole state The enterprise certain
" speaks well for the iberality of our Catholi,
fellow citizens. ,ttt
Ottawa Centre has also improved considenbl,
during the past season, by the erection of scvcra
neatly finished brick and other buildings, which
give that branch of the town decidedly hand
some appearance. viH taf
We are pleased to observe that tho town o
DAYTON, on Fox River, about four miles from
thi,placc is not behind its neighbors in the march
Of improvement An advantage which thi,
place posscsses over most,oihcrs is the Immense
water power created by the construction of thu
Fccder to the Illinois and Michigan Canal. In
addition to the already, extensive milling opera,
alicns, large grist mill = in state Of forward
|Qesy MD will tc completed in 4 short tine.
|LtXxa12 ~ IA ii Ia ~ kl1tt!la
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
OLD IRELAND.

The annexed exquisite little gem is from the
pen of Phazma" Mr.. Field Of the Picayune
Old Erin, green Erin has scattered DER earth
With poetry. wisdom, and music and nirtl''
The Emerald ever, thou chained in the sea,
Yields lustre to brighten the climcs of the free.
Her statesmen, her warriors and patriots roam,
And her prophets find honor in every land;
While Erin, poor Erin, still sets on the foam
Ofold Ocean, yet wecps meath despotc command
She'sihe birth place genius, but neverthe home
She still rocks the cradle but builds not the dome
Ever like the green jewel, dispensing her rays,
Though a diadem slave for conIueror saze.
Yet proud and get bright shall thy destiny be,
First flour of the earth, and first gem OF the sea!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Great Rnboad-Thc Central Rail Road OF
Georgia is advancing rapidly towards completion.
One hundred and twenty-one miles are now in
use and on the section between the finished line
and the Oeonee, the superstructurc will be soon
laid down. The last AS miles are now ready for
graduation. The road commences at Savannah
and will terminate at Macon-a line of exactly
ono hundred and ninty-onc miles.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Taking Time by the Forelock.-Mr-
Peyton, in an electioneering speech, tens
a good one Of an old lame captain VINO
went ont to fight the Indians, and coming
on them unexpectcdly--''B Boys said he'
"there they are; they are very numerous
my opinion is they'll whip as, but fight
hard; retreat in good order !: but as am
little lame, I'll go now.' And away he
went. 4grl t.s,,s - Sal go.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

U-rThc sap-hemd of the Chicago American has
taken umbrage at the few remarks we made re-
spcctlng Judge Smiths card, published in our
last. Baby Bill, if the Gen. don't reward your
talents we will condesccnd to give you notoriety
by noticing you more at length, provided you
convince the public you are not a fooi
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

HUiaHfy at Wheeling, Va-We learn from
the Wheeling Times that sickness prevails to an
unusual extent in that city, so much SO that the
paper named says that since the days of the
cholera, death has not made such havoc among
the people as the last few days had exhibited.
Among those who are fallen are several of the
most estimable citizens of the place. The charac-
ter of the disease is not mentioned.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

ceved on the New York State Canals during the
fourth week in October, is nineN-nne thousand,
nine hundred and twenty-scven dollars and sixty
six cents, and in the entire month three hundred
and forty -four thousand dollars and eighty cents.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

moeEatic party. But why urge them now
claims OF any one or all our promnen, men at this
time Sbch course can Certainly be Of no be-
neiit 10 ub, and may--must, if persisted in, pro-
duce discord in our ranks. The democratic par.
ty is coniendins for principles not men, and dis
cussions calculated te divert the attention Of the
democracy from the former, must be inimical to
the true interests of the party. lie; this be pre-
missed, that the principles upon which we urgcd
the election of Van Buren, are still to be the rally
ing cry, and that our next candidate must be the
advocate and representative of those principles
aud it is enough for the present. Let us take no
man up merely because he can be elected We
must not sacrifice principles for erpea;eacys sake.
The principles and measures which Mr.. Van Blu
rem advocated are founded in the democratic
creed, and so long as we are democrats we must
stand by them. 1t is more honorable to be in the
minority with them, than triumphant without
them. But If we remain true TO them, we viii
not long be in the minority. Our cause is the
cause Of truth and Justice, and in the end il must
prevail. 1t cannot be otherwise. The great body
of the American people are, in sentiment, true de-
mocrats and though in the hurry -burly and cx.
element of an election contest they may he mis-
led, they cannot be corrupted. Let us lay aside foI
the present all minor Considerations and again
unfur our banner to the breeze and let every true
democrat stand by it in adversely as well as ii
prosperiiy--let us sustain it through veal ant
through woc-the balls of the enemy have bu
smoked its ample lolds-the stars and stripes thai
cheered our ancestors through all their arduou,
struggles to establish the great democratic creed
remain still unobtcratcd and under them tn,
the sons of democracy viii yet achieve a triumph
as permanent as it will be glorious.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

there. Shan't risk it again. Mean to
inquire of some sensible person abou, the
propriety of going to such public place
as church. VIII publish the result
Baltimore Clipper.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
The Next Densorvsslr Cs.sdisiatc fas a
!, Presidency.

ITO Next Dewsesvasle Candidate fs~ ,he
Presidency.
We notice that several Of our exchange papers
have already given their views with relation to the
next candidate Of tbs Democracy for the Presi-
dency, and y nothing i better calculated to in
surs eur fatuss union and success than an carly
COED understanding on this subject, we would
ipsls!y suggest The propriety Of Withholding midi
yjdsel preferences for the present. a., IS,
Z The spring6eId Register has limited, and the
jacksonville Dsmogat hss already wamly urged,
the slsins of Col. Jpsssoss snd we are Of opinion
,hat n, wesIA IA indead worry good prr, and,
protsbly, ~ 6hodee III. he Wes. But .nos
wishstssdinG Az many claims, We still think
IAs5k0 sG xhais s|slTs sa &c s9sss'|y 'n.l.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

.lvsa0rxiA-%The Richmond Enquirer of the
tenth inst contains insifrom oil the counties
in the state except ten, which it estimates, and
gives Van Buren, n majority 1000. sgI'f'dhH
aSofar the result stands thus: Y la
yAs BuRxs---New Hampshire, Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Virginia
--b3. ld kqUH8fai 4,it.ta 3nt..f g1 IA
HARnisoS---Rhodc Island, Connecticut, Yer
mont, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio,
Kentucky. Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi, Maine, Georgia Pennsylvania, I.ouisia.
na---202. sr f,ass es ao.s
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
Whole population,

There are 1898 persons over Is aud under 40
years OF age, subject to Militia duty.
There are 10 Grist Mills; 20 Saw Mills
Distillercs 2 Carding Machines; Steam Mil,
for grinding water lime and one Steam Engine,
used for pumping water, in the county.
Yours respectfully,
G.. X. POTTER.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The Boston Courier says "1he whole line of
the Road from Boston to Hudson, on the Hudson
river, except two miles at the summit, will 10
doubt be opened in July next; and, in a year
hence, we expect to pass on the Western Rail
road from Boston 10 Albany. "
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Phihdelphia 1snet Society.-rhe Thirteenth
Annual Report ofthe Philadelphia Tract Society
has been made. There have been distributed
within the last year, 454, 4ootracts, in the Eng
fish and German languages, amounting to l,sl7,-
600 nngcs.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The Episcopal Church in 0hio.-'rhc annual
Report of the Protestant Episcopal Church in
the Dioccss of Ohio, gives the following statistics;
There IRE churches, So; Baptisms in the year,
265; communicants added 4sl; Died or rcnap-
vals lsls 'rosal number y presents 4: als2 Con.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The Boston Erchange.--Thc Atlas, speaking
ofthc projected Exchange in Boston says 'nearly
every share has been taken up, and we may
therefore soon look for the commencement Of a
building so long desired in VAIN
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

COmtegjeiter Cmght.-The MaysviIle Eagle
saws that a counterieitcr and his wife have been
arrested near Vanceburg, Ky. in whose posses
sion was found a complete apparatus for counter
letting gold and silver coin.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Internal Improvements IN Wisconsin. = The
Milwaukee and Rock River Canal has been com.
menccd, and large number of hands are now
employed just above Milwaukee.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Great Loss By FTe.-The Ohio Statesman
say. that the extensive paper mill of Howard &
Williams, near Delaware, in this State, was con-
sumcd by fire. This isagreat loss, indeed to the
proprietor and the public.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Nonument.-A petition has been pre-
scented to the Rhode Island Legislature
praying tina. monument to the memory
OF Stephen Hopkins may be erected a.
the expense of the State. H
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

Meihodism among The Indiaas,--The Christian
Advocate says that the Methodist Mission in
Oregon Territory has proved successful. Up.
wards Of five hundred Indians Of tho Chinook
tribe have been converted to the Christian faith.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

New York Cfty-The population Of this grea,
city, according to the census just TAKEN notices.
than three hundred and thirteen ihoasc,dsir hun.
a,ed and f,pea,t,y-nine souls.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

to every voter. This we presume will be found
nearly correct, when it is taken into consideration
that large portion of our population are male
persons without families We believe the 'esti-
mate usually made, is five persons to every voter,
where the population is equally prop0rlloned.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The principal part of the village of Salem, in
New York, was destroyed by fire on the 23d
ultmo
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The population of Alton, according to the latl
Census is $500.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
For The Illinois Free Tradcr.

MEssRs. WEAVER 81 HIsE-Haying compile
ted the census of the county of La Sale, trans
NIT to you the following statement for publica-
ton The population is as follows:
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

The whole vote cast in Ohio for Governor, is
upwards 273,OO0, being at least $4,000 votes
more than were ever before polled in Ohio.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

We have not yet received the official vote Of
Ohio and New York--we hope to be able to give
them III our next. ~ ''
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

day School Scholars, l5se; Contributions for
benevolent objects, S2,4s4 SO.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27

vHsryison's majority in the State, 3i3. - =,