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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
Murder on Long Island.

A correspondent of the Brooklyn News,
who dates from SayviIle, (near Patch
ogue) Suffolk county, informs US that
laboring man residing at that place, by
the name OF Samuel Johnson murdered
his wife late on Friday evening last. No
motive is assigned for the act. Johnson
was addicted to intemperance. The deed
was committed about III o'clock at night,
in the presence of the family, with a
gun, and so fatal was the discharge ,has
the woman died in lS or 20 minutes.
After he had committed the horrid act, he
stepped out Of the door and left his gun,
when after remaining few minutes he
returned and enqulred Of his wife's mo-
Their if she was dead : She said she be-
lieved she was. On learning this fact,
he left the house Immediately, and has
not been heard Of since.
p. S.-We learn that the murderer has
since been found secreted in his OWE
cellar.-Phila. Spirit Of the Times,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

YOU rests the great result. ARE YOU
ALL READY! Has each one done all
in his power for the cause of great prin-
ciples Are YOU all prepared to see that
all is right in your OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
every vote is ready for the day of trial
that fraud is provided against Demo
Gratis once more to the breach, and all is
safe OR confidence Of a glorious tri-
umph is mqbated. PRESS on
PRESS ON, and success is'yours
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
DEMOCrsATuC PLATFORM.

Opposition to National Bank, as fnaugM ,eih
danger to our free institutions and fo the h6er-
ties Of the people, from its necessarily great and
controlling po,cer orer the general currency and
business efthe country. Opposition fofhe pres
snt Banking System, as dttecfire IN principle
and unsafe IN practice, and requiring a radical
refwn,. A total SEPARATION q The fiscal concerns
Of Government from az Banking Institutions,
Gsthc best guarantee for the preservation Of our
National Independence encouragement TO all
: Banks, based upon sound principles, tcith the
their bills in gold and siicer, aud ar cypress pro-
yissoa in all Bnak Charters, requiring ample
security to be girc'' Z" The SiGie tr the redemP-
ton effaeir issues in specie OF demand. ana The
perpetual st.!jsetion Of az acts q Incorporation
10 The control of the LegisMiurr."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Hghray Robbery.-A daring high
way robbery was committed in the town
of Forestburgh, in Sullivan county. n.
Y, a few days since by two foot pads
A German peddler, named Wolf Neiber-
ger, was seized by one of the villains,
while the other lighlened the pockets of
the unfortunate peddler of $1,000, that
he had taken, day or two before, from
the Honesdale Bank, in which he had
deposited his savings for number of
years. Two persons from Orange coun-
ty have been arrested on suspicion, and
are now in prison in the village awaiting
their trial at the next Circuit Court.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
MARYLAND.
Wing majority,

Thirty-soven counties remain to he heard fiom
-twenty-four Of which gave democratic majo-
rity in 1885, of 3372 votes. The remaining four
teen gave Judge White 1867 majority.
The n. y. Courier q Enquirer says 1--WE
have reported accounts from eight other counties
in which there is a wing gain of 772 votes, max
ing the whole gain in 81 counties 1885,
In reference to the Georgia election the Globe
says: at the recent election, the candidates on
both tickets have prolesscd the same principles
opposition to a National Bank, to Internal In
provcmenis by the General Government, to
Protective Tariff, and to the scheme, the Adolf
tonists. We think there will be different re-
suit when the question comes up between Martin
Van Buren,, who sustains the principles of the
South on these questions, and William II. Harri-
son, who is identified with all the hercses OF the
Opposition"
"A gentleman has just arrived from that State
and says; Van Buren, il safe in Georgia.
Causes which operated to our prejudice IN the
Congressional election, can in no wise effect lis
on the Presidential election, and the very men
who have been 'siumPing IL against the Cooper,
Colquitt and Black ticket, have taken the stump
for Van Buren, and Forsyth"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
3706 1908 1920

Wing majority 292 giving the vote of 1898
in Sussex, Warren, IIunterdon and Bergen, de-
mocratic s,rongholds where there was no oppori-
ton, but which will undoubtedly increase their
democratic majoritios and give US a majority of
the popular vote of the State in November
The wings, Of course, and as heretofore. carry
a large majority of the legislature as from the
unoqusl representation and gcrrymandcring Of
the counties, is next to unavoidable.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
ALL HAIL!
THE KEYSTONE STATE!
Pennsylvania.

The news from this ancient commonwealth is
indeed most cheering While other states "shoot
madly from their spheres" she is true to her de-
mocratic principles, and stands the pride and adj
mira,ion of all the friends of republican govern
mcnt. By the following returns it will be seen
that the democrats have noby done their duty
and at the Presidential election will cover them
selves with immortal honors
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Oliver Ames, Of West BridGewOter, Mass COM
menced life by making dozen of shoyela, which
he carried to market in wagon. lie now owns
three extensive factories at Eason, Braintrcc and
West idgowa;cr-emPloys sixty workmen, and
The profits of his establishments amount to
y2p, coo annually.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Tsrus-We learn from the Charleston Courier
that rumor had reached that city, through Meta
moras, that the whole State Of New Mexico had
declared for Texas. A portion Of that State is
within the boundary claimed by this government.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
Elections.

Pennsylvania and Ohio vote for Presidential
Electors this day. New York, New Hampshire,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Louisiana,
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Maine, Georgia,
Maryland Mississippi, Michigan, Arkansas and
Illinois vote on Monday next.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
Cnll Of the LEGISLATURE.

The Governor Of this State has issued Proc
lamation converting the Legislature Of this State
OH the 9th of November. We understand the OBJ
jet of conyening this body in anticipation of the
time specified by the Constitution, is for tho pur-
pose of making provision for the payment of the
interest on our State debt, which will he due in
january nett
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
Election Returns.

Our friends throughout the county
will confer favor by furnishing us the
result of the election in their resnec,;v.
precincts, as soon as possible.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Erecution.-John Evans was executed for the
murder of John c. Ritter, at Sandusky, Ohio, on
the Goth ultimo. He addressed the spectators,
and was understood TO say that drunkenness and
in6delity had brought him to his miserable si,ua.
ton.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
"Tl,e Morning Courier"

Is the title IF new daily paper just established
at Springfield, in this State. The price for four
months, including the session of the Legislature,
is e in advance.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Three MrdtrS.-Three murders were commit
ted in the parish of Rapides, La, within one week,
The first was man found murdered on the Fla
con road, about eight miles from Alexandria; the
second was found on the Big Creek road, having
been shot in the head; the last was a man dis
covered in the bottom ofthe river. When taken
out, he was found to be murdered, and a sack of
sand tied around his body to sink him in the river.
Not the least trace of the murderors has been dis
covered. In the same week fracus occurred in
the parish of lberviIle between Mr.. Jones and
Mr.. Holiday. The former received two dagger
wounds on tbs left arm. An artery was cut, bat
being taken up and secured, the bleeding was
staunchcd, and the patient was doing well.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
From the Chicago Morning Democrat.
TO Old Gorntrynhen.

On the second Of November YOU are
called upon to throw your suffrages for
the highest officer of this Republic.
How long YOU shall be permitted to do
so, your votes shall then determine be-
cause it cannot be disguised. nor should
it be kept hid, that The principles of the
president give tone to the politics of
the country-to its measures--and to its
acts. Towards you, as foreigners, the
Wings have an innate hostility that time
cannot soften, that argument cannot as
suage; while Oh the one hand, they meet
you in every day life as friend, and
greet you as an acquaintance, on the
other, when political strife RACES they
know you no longer, but as "God d
ned FOreigners"' Do you hesitate to
choose between Martin Van Buren, and
William Henry Harrison? Do you wish
to see chart by which to steer your po-
litical bark to haven of safety If so,
look TO the electors of President and Vice
President of the State of Illinois, as cleo
tors for Harrison, whom do you find ?
CYRUS U.9LKER! What has he
done for you! lie appeared in the Su-
preme Court of this state and argued the
cause of the Wings against your right of
suffrage in the celebrated Galena case.
lie left no stone unturned TO deprive you
of the elective franchise--to make the
Supreme Court declare that yon CAN
NOT VOTE here. Who were his CO.
adjutors Justin BunerfeM, of Chica-
go, Judge Logan, of Springfield, Strong,
OF Springfield, ALL, ALL WIGS. And
who, old Countrymen, argued the case
on your behalf withOut fee or ,c'Dard ?
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

or We call the attention of our readers 10 the
leading article on our first page to day. Let all
read it, and particularly those who are opposed
10 the present administration
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Death Of a distinguished man-We learn from
the Richmond Enquirer that Major H. L. OPIE,
ofIcfierson county, Va. departed this life on the
ith inst He was one oithc Democratic Electors
for President and Vice President of that State.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

Pensioners. the town of Gloucester, Mass.
with population of 23Os, there are 81 revolu-
tionary pensioners; 81 persons between go and 10
years Of age, Of whom 4s are fen,alcs--5s be-
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

OA-Thc whale ship Factor, of Poughkecpsie,
has arrived in New York, after an absence of if-
teen months and nine days, with 1850 barrels of
whale oil, and 10000 pounds of whale bone.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

COlonization.-The receipts OF the American
Colonization Society for the last month. were
s2,OS5, including SsOl for sales of camwcod
brought by the Saluda, in February last
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
STEPHEN A. DOUGLASS,

lthe Democratic candidate for Congress,
tie has stood by you in sunshine and in
storm, IN prosperity and adversely. For
seven hours he argued your case before
the Supreme Court, and to his cXertions
is to be attributed that at this time you
are permitted to vote. Rally then, old
countrymen, around the Democracy raj
y around those principles that endear
this land to you. Rally for your liberty.
Rally for your rights.
Old Countrymen Pause-ponder--
reilect--act. AN OLD CouNTRYMAN.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES, 1910.
FOR PRESIDENT:
MARTIN VAN EyREN.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT:
RICHARD vi. JOHNSON.

FOR ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
ADAM w. SNYDER, ofS'. Chltr county,
ISAAC p. WALKER, Of YeymiEon couaiN
JOHN w. ELDREDGE, Of C0oh conaty,
JOHN A. MCLERNAND, If Galhtin county
JAMES II. RALSTON, IF adams county.
SECTION on THE SECOND DAY or yoyEMDLu
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
20576 l6434 1905 l2so4


mo opposition.
Democratic gain in the counties heard from
dncc 1886, COOS.
twill be remembered that in 1896 Mr.. Van
Buren's majority was but 4,36i, whilst now the
democratic majority in the counties heard from,
which include all the wing counties in the state
except Adams, Union, Indiana, and Somerset, is
already 4,l42. The remaining sixteen democratic
counties will swell the majority to at least 10000
which may be safely put down as Van Buren's
majority on the both.
Members Of Congress.
FIRsr DrsrRrcr.--C Charles Broom, the demo
cratic candidate, is elected over his opponent J.
W. Tyson, by majority Of 1923.
SEcosD DIsrHrcT.--Mcssrs Sergeant and To
hnd, wings, are elected over Mcssrs. Neal and
miller, democrats, by an average majority of2505.
J, THIRD DisraIcr.- Charles j. LagersoH, who
was cheated out ofhis seat in Congress by wing
fraud and rascaiiiy in 1888, 10 now elected by
majority Of 1909 over MlMichael, tho wing
candidate.
Jat~ Davis, jcmoerat The volunteer candidate
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

IMPUDENcE.-Daniel Webster trying to
palm himself of as Jef1ersonian Demo-
crat.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30
New .icrscy.
1910.

The following returns ere copied from the New
York Journal Of Commerce Of the 18th inst
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-10-30

in the Bucks county district, is elected by ma
jority Of 10.
Gen. Geo. w. Keim, the democratic candidate
in the "Old Berks' district, had no opposition and
is consequently unanimously reelected.
Joseph FWmanee, the present member in Con-
grcss from the Montgomery coua'y district, is
reelected over the wing candidate, Robert Potts,
by majority of sa5.
We have been unable to procure a list of the
counties in this state, but sufficient returns h.yc
been received TO place the election of CouwIx.
the wing candidate, beyond doubt. His MAORI
ty will no, vary far from Harrison's in 1886, viz.
s,457.
Maryland.
TIL, wings have carried this state by q reduced
majority. There having been no opposition in
may cocntcs, no correct calculation can be
made as 10 tue result The democrats, however,
have los; nothing, and Van Buren, may yet get
the state. Cen Eerrison's nsjority in 1886 was
3,s6i. The wing majority now is no. 1000!
s1eorgia.
The returns from Georgia are incomplete. The
result for members of Congress in 81 countica,
given in wing papers, is as follows;
Whip Ticket. 1856
Democratic do. 22,l2G
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-02

When tho accounts o.
no country no demand WINS niaa Nacne,i :.
rapers and when the mieIligence .ne -
10 America that there bad been no Disc, ~ ms
House Of Commons ON the subject ti.,t ;n.iY,n' ~ 80
iicrcd. IA he had been informed tho mir,cs on rrav
ha the Oh cus~ion IN the American Sonats would have
led to recriminaiion in tho House Of Commons and
mat me peace Of tho two would in oon.e-
qnenee have been endangered. (fear. hear) This
much as 10 the general rule applicable 10 The preduc
ton OF papers. As he had said ON a former OCCASION
there Was objection lay bcfare the House the
papers which had been produced before the American
Senaie with regard to the boundary question: but he
fet That II was cessary add other documents
m order TO explain certain statements which had ap
pearcd m the American papers. He would illustrate
his object in laying those additional documents in or
der to explain certain statements which had appeared
IN the American papers lie would illustrate his OBJ
jet m laying those additional documents before the
House by single circumstance A statement had
been roade that blockhouse had been attacked by
party headed by an officer OF militia and much excite
ment had been created m America 10y that statement.
Now the facts were. that a mob Of persons had gone
to attack the bloc khouse. and officer Of militia
with them. Sir John Harvey had isapproy cd highly
OF the condsct OF that officer but he had expressed
his regret in the part he had acted in the affair." the
Governor had written despatch To him Lord J. Rus
seli) I'm which he expressed his opinos that n severe
prmand wonld be n sufficient punishment far the Of
fence In his answer To that de.pitch he had stated
that IN hrs opinion q reprmand was not sufficient
ana IN order 10 prevent others from engaging in such
enterprises whether the side ofbe American on
the -de of the British and in order to set an example
he had advised the dismissal of the officer, and con-
veyed The Queens commands to that effect lie alu
ded to tins Transaction for the purpose Of showing that
he would d. justice tn all parties f he did add other
documents 10 those which had already been ordered
There were two sepernte and distinct questions invo
we'd IN these discussions with the United States The
rst had reference 10 the BOUNDARY and the other
the agreement which had been entered into pending
the negotiations; and he did think that either or
the general question. the question of agreement
serious quarrel would place; nor did he in the leas
degree anticipate that the harmony Of the two coun
tres was likely To be interrupted. The Governments
OF ooih countries too sensible Of the advantages
oil peace 10 wish for its termination. and both werC
perfectly convinced that there WIS no,hing in IN,
boundary question which could not be amicnbly mr.
ranged II both parties were determined to abide b,
the pnnciples Of justice.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-02

Turkey 10 me nne.-Mr. Va resident OF
Cape Giradeau Missouri, met by a warm wsig OF
This region same weeks since and in the course OF
conversation the question put will you supper,
Gen. Harrison for PRESIDENT No cannot do it, whyi
lie killed two OF my cousins All Who'll Tecumseh
and his brother Why that has been ascribed to Col
Johnson. Col. johnson is a brave man, but he tells
me he never killed him. and against whom can the
charge be made but TO him who the commander
in the army and ,hirsed for the blood Of the Indian
leaderi 81 iiseems that Col johnson has the crcdi,
of killing Tecumseh in the United States and among
the Indians and half breeds General Harrison has the
odum.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-02

:
Ne WA yseeioc,c fsorso.ins -, Now. howsv,, -.
the committee have reported the ftcr ard the ,,,,,
ny. and have nsi-tlbughi proper 10 recommend sDx
Of action ufen the he felt himscli at IL
berry to make this explanation md 20 decsre ss h,
now did no~t rcsdiy and .inctSely. tha''he had no
preconeeived idea. or intention Of doing any hing
disTcspectful TO this body-and no now cheerful
~ submitted himself 10 the judg meni of The Roufe
THIS frank and msnly address Is just what might
have been expected from his character and produced
general impression In his favor.
The motion 10 reconsider strongly opposed ty
Mcssrs. FILLMORE. H~nderpod. nd Eanls. On ihs
ground that number Of reports. errghcovs and
highly exaggerated have been sent abread. ard rub-
shcd in the newspapers. and due 10 truth and
justice. now. that n and authorised Of
| the facis showld be given without delay.
The motion TO reconsider rejected.
On motion OF sr. Underwood. the consideration Of
the report. the evidence. and tho whrtc subject was
postponed al o-ncrrow. lha, co printing might DO
executed in the meantime. and ;he nenbO &c put in
possession OF all the materials clear conpschen-
sive Judgment
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-02

AN EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO MrcH,c.s.-Five
boys, respectively named McCarty, Carroll. Lynch.
Page anE Cavanagh. not one Of them over seventeen
years OF age were brought to New York by n police
of'icer on Thursday from Albany. whittier thew had
gore on their way to Michigan IL appears that some
nc iasi WINTER they had devised the plan of e1pi-
dillon TO the parts of Michigan where !, ,a.
'her intention to make settlement and support them.
selves by killing deer. bear and other animals and
selling their skins In the prosecution of IN i plan
one OF the boys McCary robbed his father Of about
one hnsred and eighty dollars in specie which was
distributed among his associates who ,il.r ,bev bad
purchased the necessary quantity Of muskets ammuni-
non and hunting Shirts started ON their way and had
nr"ceeded far Albany. where they were arrested
70 the robbery.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-02
From nc BALTIMORE A..x,;oa,

VIM HENRY HARRISON IN CONGRESS.
The National Intellige has rendered an aceep-
table service IN bringing forward from files some Of
the honorable memorials which stand recorded IN The
history o. the last five and twenty years rs evidence.
OF the noble character and public services Of Generul
Harrison There - TO be thru zhou all the pr,rn
ineni actions 81 his life admirable co.'s show,
ng that from first last his conduct has been
red BY spirit elevated PATRIOTISM by high sense Of
naiionai honor. and ready sympathy with ,he
brace and generous men who stood forth AZ the conn,
hys defenders IN time Of danger Without parade or
osientaion'Ccn HARRIsoSg On Coneress prove.
him 10 have been mainly anxious render real ser
wee. HIS labon were zenlOusly devoted 10 thai
sph, 70 OF public duties with which experience had
made HIN most familiar. fIe had been spldier-bs
knew the privstiois of a soldiers life lie had o.,
hcifaied ~ those Feelings Of anxiety under which
man must suffer. who orsakng his family for M. eo.n
ny, leaves vile and children without protector and
liable 70 be exposed 70 the ills Of poverty in case Of his
o"n ali-and he believed II 10 be sarrsd duty which
The nation Owed 10 ~ defenders 70 make libe,.I -
Vis'on boz Their cases, in such manner tla ovs, man
who purlled life for his country would have a. -.
fance inat his country IN would be mindful AZ -;
surviving iamily % death should fall 10 bis own ID,
On The subject Of Revolutionary Pens;oys ,h.,.c-
General HARRisoN took an earnest pou and siso IN
regard 20 Pensions 10 dis1Jled soliiers and m, go,
q deoeasod soificrs. the 18Th Of December. IsI7
Cen HARsisoS offered the iolIoving resolution,
"Rssolcca. That tho Coamittce on Military Af,i.
De- and hey arc hereby. instructed inquire into the
erpedience Of continuing the pensions which noyy AZ,
or have heretOfore been. allowed 90 the willows 80
orphsns of the Oiscers and soldiers who vyers L;li -
wounded ~ The service Of The late war Cor tenn ~
Ve years beyond The Pcrods when they shall rsspcc
lively cease under existing lswsg
W Offering ibis resoluton. Gen n. cod
Somo Of the pensions which have been r,,,,.5
nave already eHppcd spd others will expire psotabl
oeloro he session sf Congress closer Arnopcst -
ia'of y iha' Ysies rss aaiss 20 u. ~idow sad Or
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-05-02

Mf Edif5r Il vii BE- recOIlected BY many Of YOUR
readers that nstioe given the Episcopal Church
on last Sabbath morning, that few benevolent la
dos "ere ercrns themselves in behalf Of two orphan
children rrnyed q their senses Of Sight and hearing
asd Of hs Jrs1n q Speech viii fbe view Of rsi.
sing funds for the pnres offending them 10 the Deaf
ana Blind AOylom, established at the town Of stsrn
ton, IN this STATE 70 be educated ruiuiiously by is
InsiuuOh II ives also noticed that the only demand
wiirh would BE- made the charity Of our cifi1ens
su,oagsi whom these children now living. would
be ne srpsnSes necessary 10 convey them thiihs- and
hat combinations from charitable indiyiduals vo,,l
BE- received BY our Mayor. i5r that Dsrposs Do,
strange 10 soy, this cir, has been almost o.
tally forgotten DE appeal Of the Dsrnb and BnJ
slost literally dusgardsd. for up 10 the psnciIlinp
q ms article only 5oia hes been received from
our 10 900 inhabiiants
A. ii. desirable that ussss ehdred should BE- sep,
N ~ beginning o. next week let each one Of us csl
81 ~ ,ssyvf'sOfoc p dsysos contribute dollar or
% CEyrS