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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
NEWS BY THE MAILS,

A new Baptist church of thrtyscven members,
was constituted at West Union, Adams county,
Ohio, on the 2lst ult.
They are making large collections for the Match
ez sufferers in Cincinnati.
A company of Rocky Mountain traders with
three missionaries and their wives, started from
Independence, Missouri, on the 18th ult., for the
Oregon Territory.
A million of mummcs, in a sitting posture,
have been discovered in the cnvirons of Durango
in Mexico. Their coverings and ornaments arc
similar to those oithc Egyptian mumniies.
In a case OF SANDER at New Orleans, Philips Us,
Bouemc, closed on the 10th inst. the plaintiff re-
covered $1,000 damages. The suit was prosecu-
ted for $4,000.
A counterieilcr was lately arrested at Union
town, Penn. who hed purchased horse with
nine counictieit ten dollar notes Of the United
States Bank,
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THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

no written answer, but said to the committee who
waited upon him with the letter, that he "iooud
not as,cer the questions FIR friends or t6es'" Mr.
Van Burens reply was full, pointed, and satislac-
tory. Although he had given his views at large
before, he did not hesitate to repeat them. He,
accordingly, on the 2lst of April 1910, eiterdtes
the sentiments, SO ably put forth in his letter to
Junius Amis and others, of North Carolina, and
in his inaugural address, and strengthens his po-
sitions with reasons and arguments; and concludes
his answer to the committee with the bold decla-
ration and satisfactory avowal, that he can, "as
puJhc man, find tie path cfduty only in ONE d.
rectiOa--TuAr OF UNDisGUIsED OPPOSITION"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

In taking into account the embarrassed
state of the times, but little stress has been
laid upon the great losses by fire for the
last three years, which are greater than
those of any ten years preceding. There
is scarcely city in our Union that has
not been visited with its ravages, during
that period, affecting all classes and con-
ditions of life. Some people call that
saved which is insured, but it is equally
loss to the country at large. Many of
our insurance companies have been in the
habit of loaning money and others in the
habit ofreceiying it on depositin the shape
of saving institutions. So their embal-
rassment must, in greater or less de-
gree, effect all around them. Would it
be saying too much to say that 100000
600 had been distracted from the capital
of this county by the fiery element. We
have never seen any estimate. AT any
rate it is all enormous sum, greater than
lost by any other way if we except the
banking system.
These fires no one viii be so inconsis-
tent as to charge upon the Administration,
though many have accused 1t of being
made up Of incendiaries.
A little reflection upon this subject, and
also upon the losses through our banking
system, we think will relieve the public
mind Of a great load of error respecting
the effect which Mr.. Van Buren's admin
istration has had or any administration
can have upon the financial condition of
our nation.-Chicago Democrat.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Our Prospects, &c.

We have the pleasure of announcing to our
friends, that our subscription list within the last
two weeks, has increased upwards of towhundred.
From the counties Of Kane and DE kalb alone
we received nearly four hundred. We return our
thanks to those individuals who used their excr-
tons in our behalf, and assure them that no pains
on our part shall be spared to merit continuance
Of their iavors and patronage. The circulation OF
the "Free Trader" is now nearly nine hundred.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Celebration of II. John. Anniver,nr,,

On Wednesday last, The members ofthe Ottawa
Lodge, u. D., together with a number of their
brethren from distant places, celebrated the ami
vcrsary of st. John the Baptist in this place. A
large number were IN attendance and made a
splendid appearance. They assembled at their
Hall about 10 o'clock in the morning and formed
procession in the public square, and after para
ding through the principal streets of the town,
they assembled in front of the Mansion House,
where they were Joined by a number OF the ladies
of this place and marched to the Court House,
where an Grafton was delivered by the Pev. Mr..
Huntoon, of Peoria. The Oraticn is represented
TO have been eloquent and interesting. We had
not the pleasure of hearing it, but those who have,
speak of it in terms of praise, as being Il most
powerful effort.
The following was the order of the procession
as published by the Committee
. Iylers WiM dralcn Slc0rds.
2 Stewards.
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ntcd;e,,Co,ye,,;o. of,,,;.o;..

The members of the Medical profession of ILL
on the first Monday in December next. The OBJ
Ject of this Convention is for the purpose of or
ganizing an "lnois State Medical Society" The
following gentlemen constitute the committee for
the purpose of making the preliminary arrange
ments ioi the organization Of said Society, which
were appointed al a meeting OF a number OF Ply
sicians and Surgeons Of the State Of Illinois,
which convened at Springfield on the 9th inst
81. G. Bennett of Fairfield; G. V. Dyer, Of
Chicago; A. w. Bowen, of Juliet; Il. II. Merry
man, M. Helm, f. A. Mcneil, and J. Todd, of
Springfield; b. Il. Hart, of Alton; ID. Tumcy, of
Fairfield; w. $. Wallace, of Springfield c. +.
Hughes, of Rochester; l. 5. Berry, of Vandalia.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
ISemiuNEy IL Coming.

Numerous changes from the Harrison 10 the
Democratic faith have taken place III Kentucky,
and public sentiment is undergoing decided rev.
olution; all, the result of the insulting stand Ia
ken by the man who is proclaimed one of the
greatest soldiers and civilians OF the age, and fit
person to be placed at thehead of this great repub-
lie. And yet, man who has no tongue 10 speak,
and the chief ola party which has no principhSf 10
declare,-a man who has been made insultingly
to announce to the ireemen, the sovoreigns ofthiS
land, that he would make no "decloratioa Of prui-
cipls" while candidate for the most exalted, the
most responsible, and the most honorable station.
1t was determined in the Kentucky Legislature,
by both parties, to address Gen. Harrison and Mr..
Van Buren, dircctly--not through committee,
and ask their views, respectively, in relation to
the destructive doctrines of that faction styled Alb
oltionis,s. The wings in the Kentucky Legisla-
ture, declined a Legislative interrogation OF the
candidates, as implying a doubt they could not
cntcrain but pledged themselves that Their can
Idate would answer as fully and satisfactorily as
Mr.. Van Buren, ever had or would do, any qucs-
ton propounded him. Accordingly, after The adj
,ournmcnt Of the Legislature, committee, consist
ing of some of the first men of Kentucky address
ed to each Of the distinguished individuals who
are the opposing candidates for the Presidency, a
letter, asking their views OF Abolihon'sm, The
replies were Characteristic. Gen. Harrison made
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Harrison as h. -. no, ~. he .hou,d he.

The candidate of the great wing party has been,
not inapsly compared to "chuy IN he handS Of The
potter" The comparison is certainly n very good
one This cd1y is formed and fashioned by the
different political poitcrs in the wing combination
in many ways--they are various and variant as
the political views and opinions of the lesser par
ties which make up the great wing party" and
with . little "genoous confdence" will suit every
market. Among the numerous brands for par
iicuhp uses are these; "1fp, Tyler, IiaiE" for
the East---this is not seen at the South or West
Tin, Tykr, Bqak," this is in use here; else
where the significant "Anti" precedes the Bank.
"Abotionism" and ".iaG-A bolitonism," are
also In use, with numerous others.
This political poterism may euery where be dis
,nguishcd, aside from its general bad quality and
the notorious want of consistency in its compost
ion by certain other marks, which appear above
aud in larger characters than the rest, to captiyatc
and deceive the laoughtlcss aud unwary, Just as
certain portions of fraudulent bank bills always
more prominent than othcrs--among these last
are the following "Hard Cider" "Log Cabin, :"
"Go il Tip come il Tyler The string ef NE
latch shall nerey be pulled IN" and
awe go il for Tip and Tyler therefore,
| Without Whyor wherefore"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
FOURTH OF JULY.
PUBLIC MEETING.

Pursuant to previous notice, meeting
of the citizens of Homer and vicinity was
held in the school-house at Homer, on
Saturday evening the Goth inst. to take
steps preliminary 10 celebrate the APP
preaching anniversary of American hide
pendence.
Onmotion Of Jason Curly, ASAMANN
was called to the chair; and on motion of
r. GODDARD, OLIVER ]. GIBBS was appoint
ed Secretary.
On motion of Joel Curly, committee,
to make suitable arrangements for the day,
was appointed, consisting of the following
persons, viz; r. Swift, j. Kenian, G.
Il. Sutphen, j. Brown, G. w. Johnson,
Abner Westgate, w. Worthy, r. Dill, j.
Johnson, N. Canon, J. Kimball, ]. Wool
ley, andZ. Holcomb.
On motion of j. Wixom, r. GODDARD
was appointed Marshal of the day.
On motion of Joel Curly, the Rev'd
Jesse Wixom was appointed Chaplain.
On motion of ]. N. Reader, Jason Cur
ley was appointed President, and Asa
Mann Vicc-President of the day. -
On motion of Jason Curly, jr. it was
ordered, that these proceedings be signed
by the Chairman and Secretary. and be
presented 70 the Illinois Free Trader and
Ninawah Gazette for publication.
ASA MANN, Chairman.
OLIVER J. GIBBS, Secretary.
The meeting then adjourned.
The committee of arrangements have
selected Mr.. Chumasero as Orator of the
day.
The citizens Of the adjoining county
are invited to attend and celebrate that
memorable day.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
A IL 1 LII.

PROVIDING FOR THE REDUCTION AND GRAD
UATIoN OF TIE PRICE OF THE PUBLIC
LANDS.
BE II enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives. Of the United
States Of .Anerico IN Congress assemb-
led, That from and after the 3lst day
of December, in the year 1910, all the
public lands of the United States which
remain unsold, after having been offered
at private sale, at 81 25 per acre, for five
years, shall be subject to entry at one
dollar per acre; and all lands which shall
have been so offered for ten years, shall
be subject to entry at one dollar per acre
for twelve months after the said 3lst day
of December, 1910, and after that time
the same shall be subject to entry at the
price of IS cents per acre Provided,
That no one person, under the provisions
of this act, shall be authorized to purchase,
in legal subdivisions, more than one half
section; butno one shall be prohibited from
entering, as heretofore, any quantity of
the lands embraced by this act, at the
present price Of 81 25 per acre.
SECTION 2. End be it further eaac-
ted, That the right Of entry at the prices
reduced by the foregoing section, shall be
limited to those who are now, or who
may hereafter become, actual settlers, or
who NAV own, reside upon, and cultivate
adjoining lands; and the person, applying
to make any such entry, under this act,
shall file an affidavit, under such regula-
tons as the Secretary Of the Treasury
may prescribe, that such applicant is, at
the time, or intends, in good faith, to
become, an actual settler on the land pro-
posed to be entered, or some part thereof,
or that hi owns, resides upon, and cult
Yates adjoining lands; and that such
applicant makes the entry IN his own
name, for his own benefit, and not in
trus. for another; and no patent shall issue
to such actual settler until two years after
such entry, nor until the person who has
made the entry shall first establish by
competent proof, taken before the register
and receiver of the proper land district,
under such regulations as the Secretary
of the Treasury shall prescribe, that such
entry was made in good faith, and in
compliance with the true intent and mea-
ming of this act; that he has not entered,
unde, this act, a quantity exceeding that
limited by the provisions thereof; and, if
said proof be not made within said period
of two years, said entry shall be void,
and the title revert to the United States I;
and the money paid by such purchaser,
thus FORGETTING his entry, shall be restored
to him without interest.
SECTION 3. find be Il. further eaac-
ted, That this act shall continue in force
for the period of five years from and after
its passage and no longer, except for the
purpose Of granting patents to such actual
settlers as may have previously made
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

a speech, purporting to have been delivered by
General Harrison at Fort Msiss has made its APP
,,c.rancc In she Chicago American. We are in
lined 20 believe the editor Of tho American has
!, .hS. instance, beef hoaxed. Most certainly
;s,,aral HARRISON never made such a speech!
1vi,v n oven contsins more nonsense than the
..:... =. heard tho Editor Of the American make
,,,;.I.ce. q. the tins the Chicago delegation TO
ss,.r;rsseld ,,assed sbrcsgh hssei and all admit
Z, w, ~ dc wsskest and rillieet thing tina,
svor W. delivered II t''s n eA''' county o00'
Iiouse. u SKI .,.,,.;us. va IN, MN
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

The above is the title of new Democratic pa.
per published at Goshen, linda. |, is full of fire,
and scars the Opposition Gas with hot iron"
We welcome YOU to our table, and hope the citi-
zens of Elkhart will extend to you the right hand
of fellowship.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Celebration Of the Fourth Of July IL, Homer.

BY referring to another column, it will be dis
covered that the citizens of Homer are making the
necessary arrangements for celebrating the APP
preaching Anniversary of American lndepen-
dence. We discover our friend, Mr.. Chumascro,
is appointed Orator of the Day. He is well quail
fled for the task.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

and for sale at one of the restaurants in that city,
The Star puils the cider because made from '.Har-
rson apples Verify the Wings will have
abundant reasons for supporting the Old General
BY and by.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

This body appears to be entirely engaged in the
of the Sub-Treasury and Bankrupt
bills. The following is an amendment to the
Graduation bill, as introduced by Mr.. Clay of Al
the House is uncertain.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Advertising.

The circulation Of the "Free Trader" being now
equal to almost any country paper in the state
our merchants and other business men cannot but
see the propricty Of advertising Our terms are
moderate.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

The body of man was found in the
Ohio river, near the town of Vcncebnrg,
Ky. on the 18th ult. supposed to be that
of a person accidentally drowned. There
were no papers found with the body, but
on pocket of the coat was marked the
name of ETHAN S McCollom."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
FOR REPRESENTATIVE:
A Ii IL A vi IL. ID q ID q r..

or The Hon. Richard NJ. Johnson, Jane,
Buchanan, r. M. Young and J. NJ. Robinson, of
the US. Senate, will please accept our thanks for
furnishing us number of valuable public docu-
mcnts.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Execu,iom Of stone.

We learn by the Chicago Democrat, that the
supremc Court has decided that Stone shall be
executed on Friday, July 10Th, between the hours
If IL NJ. and dP. NJ.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
.DTTATIONs.

~ siEa s.GouRNEY.
~ oEii chamber oh my soul =
The thrilling harp OF love,
Assas daily with its symphonies,
l'is fes, ,l9ncc, and the hand OF Hope
ilsH Us Ge rosebuds it would weave for thee
Rspei r. usvc care and bid pale Griei,
Ni,h ,cks disheyll'd DER her temples thrown,
J "a. at the gate for these are of earth.
&C pilgrims foot that nears the Holy Land
Turns from the caravan with which he made
His Journey through the sands q loathcs the noise
OF its tinkling bells.
Bow down, my soul.
And enter in alone, to meet thy God
And crave a Sabbath blessing. Thou, perchance,
BY the strong urgency ofprayer, shalt gain
That gift Of faith which, like the wonderous ligh,
Of the descending Prophets brow, revcald
Even to the thoughtless crowd, with what dread
guest,
On Sinai's shroudcd top, his trembling lip
Had dared TO talk.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

Below. the reader will find letter written by
the venerable JACKSON to Mr.. Bryce, Of Craw-
louisville, india, which must completely put to
shame the leaders of the Opposition party when
,hcy asser, that the "Hero of New Orleans" is in
favor of the elevation of Gen. Harrison to the Pre-
sidency. We hope they will now cease their
Misrepresentation of the opinions of Ex-PreSldent
Jackson as most certainly this letter rciutcs their
chayces in a manner that cannot be misundcr-
stood:
HERMITAGE, May ., lS4O
Sir-Your letter of the Goth of the last month,
has been received. The information which 1t
communicates, that am represented by some de-
signing politicians as having abandoned the sup
port of the republican administration of Martin
Van Buren,, is truly surprising to me, as has been
Justly characterized by you as Islander. NO one
acquainted with me, or feeling any respect Tor my
character, could credit or aid in circulating such
charge.
Nv relations with Mr.. Van Buren, continue, as
the were throughout my administration OF the
most friendly nature. They have, il poc-.blc, been
more cordial, az far as my feelings are concerned,
by tho signal ability and steadiness with which he
has s,eered the vessel Of state through the storm
which has of late threatened it, To think of abon-
don ng him when he is SO nobly performing his
duty. would be trcachcry to republican principles
Thanking you, sir, for the frankneS o. your
communication, and for the evidence il affords OF
your sincerity as friend, and justice as politl-
clan, l am, very truly and respectfully, your obc-
d;cnt seryant. ANDREW JACKSON
Mr.. .Joln Bryce, Charlottesville, Ia.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

"Tip 4 Ty," says the Now York Star (whig)
Is the name OF nec Wing beverage, made OF
x hard CIDER, leo. lemon, and oih1 ingredients,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

lish it in our next. We consider it one of the
best arguments that can be used against the Gen
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
CHARLES MARTIN,
MICHAEL McENTEE,
MICHAEL DINNY.
MICHAEL, BURNS.

Oregon City, June 10Th, 1910.
d-IrIf there should be any doubt as to the re-
marks of Mr. Knowton being correctly reported
in the above SKETCH reference can be had to Hon.
Thomas Ford, f. $. Leland, D. II, T. Moss, and
many others who were present.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
Weaver a. Hise, Editors.
Ottawa, ILL.,, Friday, June 96, 1910.
FOR PRESIDENT:
MARTIN VAN buren,.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT:
RICHARD MI. JOHNSON.

FOR ELECTORS or PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
ADAM w. SNYDER, of&. Chir oouo,t!y,
ISAAC p. WALKER, Of VeymuHoa county,
JOHN w. ELDRIDGE, Of Cook county,
JOHN A. MCLERNAND,o fGail1tin eounty.
JAMES II. RALSTON, Of Adams county,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
NatclacZ.

We learn from the New Orleans Bee,
that the steamboat Kinds, which was
wrecked during the tornado at Natchez,
has been picked ug at Baton Rouge, hay
ing iilty-one dead bodies Oh board-forly-
eight of whom were males, two females,
and one child.
KILLED AND woUNDTG IN NATCHEZ.-
The Natchez Courier gives the following
report Of the number killed and wounded
at that place by the tornado:
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26
FIRST BANNER.

FIRST BANNER.
Entered apprentice Masons.
FtlO,c crafts.
= Muster MuSons.
= Junior and Senior DeaconS.
g Secretary and Treasurer.
Junior and Senior UurdenS.
: Past Master.
Royal Arch Masons.
Knight 7enplars.
Muster.
SECOND BANNER.
Music.
Stewards aciM white Rods.
< Billie, Square and Compass,
Z carried by a Muster MaSon.
9 Chaplin.
: THIRD BANNER,
cmricd by a Muster Masoa.
Muster Of The oldest L0dgc,
bearing the Booh Of Constitutions.
The authorities Of the Place
Members Of The Bar.
Citizens.
After entering the Court House, the following
Exercises took place.
MUSIC: "BejoWutm GodMy &c lands
ofhe Earth"
Mason's Sac. Harp. p. 1913.
Prayer.
MUSIC: "Oh Praise God in his HoH-
ness" Mason's Sac. Harp. p. 275.
GRAFTON: By Rec. Bro. Huntoon.
MUSIC: "Praise Gcd from uhom all
blessings fo,o." Dox. M. SHE 259.
A number of ladies' and gentlemen of this place
performed the vocal part of the ceremony, which
indeed was rare treat. We had the pleas
ure of witnessing the concluding part, and seldom
have we heard it surpassed Much praise is
due for the attention they bestowed on the diff
ferent pieces, and their sweet voices will long be
by those in attendance.
After the ceremony in the Court House was
gone through with, the company returned to the
Mansion House, where they partock of refresh
mcnts.
We have had the pleasure Of witnessing simi-
lar celebrations, but never have seen one that pass
ed off as harmonious and pleasant. large num-
her of citizens from the surrounding country were
in attendance, and consequently many persons
were IN the place. All appeared to be delighted;
good order prevailed, and inttinperance and bois-
lerous rioting usually. accompanying the assem-
bage of 80 large number of individuals, was IN
This case, entirely avoided, much to the credit OF
the town and greatly to the satisfaction of the
members of this institution.
In the evening, number of young ladies and
gentlemen of the place enjoyed themselves at the
City Hotel. The "Chicago Brass Band being
N attendance they procured their services, and did
"Thc happy hours of life ENJOY,
In song, and dance, and festive Joy"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

The undersigned certify, that the above account
of the debate in Oregon City, is correct, and that
we heard Mr.. Knowlton make use of the language
above stated, and tina, we are now satisfied that
the wings are opposed to the interests OF our coun-
trymcn, and we hope our friends and fellow coun-
trymen about Ottawa and along the canal will
be true to the Democratic candidate.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-26

Wounded in the city.
Wounded on boats,