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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Uncertainty Of

How uncertain is life ! Pracipitans
was once young, gay, and healthy as
thou art. | passed by his dwelling, and
beheld his gaiety while seated in the
midst OF his convivial companions. The
angel of health seemed to have guarded
him, and to have painted his cheeks
with the vern'illion of exquisite spright.
llness and beauty. The tide of fortune
had, independent of his labors, flowed
INTO his lap the riches of the earth and
the daughters of music had Inspired his
soul with the mildest disposition. But
what strange contrarieties meet in man
Nursed in the lap of indulgence hay.
ing access to fortune for which he nev.
er expended painful thong ht--and lavish
OF time granted him withou, his choice.
and for the improvement of which he
never taxed himself with a serious refec.
ton rash and precipitate in the selec-
ton oil his friends, and in the choice of
means to satisfy his desires ;-surrounded
thus with plenty, and never ANTICIPATING
days OF advcrsiiy-amid all his reveries,
he never dreamed that he was mortal,
Suddenly, however, one of those fatal
diseases to which mortals are subject.
selzcd upon the vital springs Of life, and
they all lost their wonted vigor. The
vibrations of the heart-quick-and slow
nov no longer perceptible "a death.
like paleness succeeded TO the rosv pic.
ture of health; and those vivid ewes.
which so lately shot forth the fire Of
youthful vivacity. were languishingly
sinking into their sockets. Neither the
ears of his juvenile friends, nor the sichs
md prayers of his doting parents, nor vet
me improved skill of his sympathizing
physician; no, nor the heart-rending
gangs of the dearest object of his affec.
io"s, cUuid arrcs. HE raplu progress or
MS disease. The decree has gone forth.
Thou shat die, and not Hve. And die
he did, in the midst of youth, beauty.
prospect, and thoughtlessness. The last
'eavng sigh, and the last dying expires.
'ion, indicated disappointment but his
,
lying grasp declared the uncertainty of
lie, and the certainty of death.
Alas ! Is this the fate of fond MORALS,
)i mortals clinging TO the earth, as if il
we're their permanent home, their eternal
'abltallon' Yes; for all flesh is as
,ross, and all The glory ofman as the
fo"er Of grass. In this significant met
pher, behold striking picture of frail,
hort-lived, mutable man. In the spring
he grass grows up, covering all the fields
With beautiful verdure. II is no sooner
p, than it becomes the food of the beasts
Il the field; or, if permitted TO arrive 10
rea'er maturity, is cut down, and laid in
tore against more pressing time Of
eed, or gradually wasted away by tho
utumnal irosts. Just so man. His in.
ress into the world is sudden no 500
er does he bloom in youth, than he be.
ONES prey TO disease and often in
arly life, if no, in childhood itself, he
ecomes food for vermin or if permit
q TO escape the diseases and dangers of
outh, and TO arrive to the vigor Of man.
God, how often, like Pracipitans, is he
uddenly cut down, and becomes the nu-
lment OF the worms of the earth.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
From the knickerbocker for October.
The ScininOlcs.
by WASHINGTON IRVING,

ny WASHINGTON IRVING.
From the time of the chimercal cruis
ings of old Ponce de Leon in search of the
Fountain of Youth; the avaricous expe.
ditlon of Pamphilo de Narvaez in ques,
of gold and the chivarous enterprise OF
fernando de Soto, to discover and con-
quer second Mexico, the natives of Flo
rlda have been continually subjected to
the nvasiOns and entertainments of white
men. They have resisted them perseve-
ringiy but frui,lessIy, and are now battling
amidst swamps and morasses, for the last
ioothold of their native soil, with all the
lerocity OF despair. Can we wonder at
the bitterness of a hostility that has been
handed down from father to son, for up
wards OF three centuries, and eXasperatcd
by the wrongs and mseries of each sue
ceeding generation :! The very name of
the savagcs with which we are fighting,
bctoken their fallen and homeless condi-
tor. Formed of tho wrecks of once DOW
crful tribe, and driven from their ancient
seats of prosperity and dominion, they
are known by the name of the Semlnolcs,
or "W anderers."
Bartram, who travelled through Flori-
da in the latter part of the last century,
speaks of passing through great extent
of ancient Indian fields, now silent and
deserted, overgrown with forests, orange
groves, and rank vegetation, the site of
the ancient Alachua, the capital of ia
nous and powerful Tribe, who in DAYS of
old could assemble thousands at ball-pay
and other athletic exercises, ''over these
then happy fields and green plains"
"Almost every step we take" adds he,
"ovcr these fertile heights, discovers the
remains and traces Of ancient human ha-
btations and cultivation.
About the year 1863, when Florida was
coded by the Spaniards to the English,
we are told that the Indians generally re-
tired from the towns and the neighbour
hood of the whites, and burying them
selves to the deep forests, intricate
wv dlllpo dliu ldilliOChS, dllu vast SaVHn-
nahs of the interior, devoted themselves to
a pastoral life, and the rearing of horses
and cattle. These are the people that re-
ceived the name Of the Semnoles, or
Wanderers, which they still retain.
Bartram gives apleasing picture of them
at the time he visited them in their will
derncss where their defiance from the
abodes Of the white man gave them a
transient quiet and security. "rhis hand
full of people" says he, "possess vast
territory, all East and the greater part of
West Florida, which being naturally cut
and divided into thousands ofislets, knolls,
and eminences, by the innumerabe RI
yers, lakes, swamps, vast savannahs, and
ponds. form so many secure retreats and
temporary dwelling places tina, ei1eciually
guard them from any sudden invasions or
attacks from their enemies and being
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
10 3 " @ r X

OF every description, executed IN the neatest man
manner, at the usual prices.
OTTAWAi is the seat of Justice of La Sale
county; is situated at the junction of the Fox river
with the Illinois, 200 miles, by water, from Saint
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria
The population of Ottawa is about one thousand
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 6. 18Ao

HIM. The women joined in the dances
with the men, excepting the war dances.
They wore strings of tortoise-shels and
pebbles round their legs. which ratified in
cadence to their music. They were trcat-
ed with more attention among the Semi
noles than among most Indian tribes.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
PUBLISHED WEEKLY NJ
GEORGE F. WEAVER g. JOHN HlSE,
Canal Street, nearly opposite the Mansion House.
TIE II MS f.

Two dollars and fifty cents per annum It paid IN
advance; Three dollars if not paid before the expi-
ration of the first six months; And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end OF
the year.
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square for
tho first in ,crtiol, and 25 cents for each sub
sequcnt insertion. A liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year.
All communications, to ensure attention, must
be post paid.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
J FREtER. I'll. .R ADER

Court for regulating the rates Of ferriago
at the ferry at Ottawa be now vacated and
set aside, and that from and after this
date the following rates of fcrriage be
established and allowed at said ferry, 10
-wit: CENTS.
Each footman crossing and returning the
same day, 81
Crossing each man and horse. l24
Each horse with one horse wagon, car, or
other one-horse wagon. Is,
Each wagon or other carriage with two
horses or oxen, 25
Each wagon and four horses or cxen, 81!
tEach wagon and six horses or oxen. so
Each separate horse or head of cattle, St
, Each sheep, goat or hog
! Each barrel or other article equal to it, g.
" IL
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! hereby certify that tbs above is true
copy from the record.
u ]. CLOUD, Clerk.
II Ottawa, H., Oct. s, 1910. 2l---4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-07
Transportation.

On The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
TESHE undersigned announces to the Millers and
n Farmers of Berkeley and Jefferson that bis
arrangements have now been made for CARVING on
the business OF Boating, 10 extent that will en-.
able him to facilitate the transportation of produce
of every description, either down up: and witba
view TO the further accommodation of the pnblc. he
has determined to carry Flour from his landing to
Georgetown, atthe rate oft@enty. fve centsper6ay
rel. and other produce in proportion.
lie will at all times purchase-and pay the cash
Flour, Corn Rye, Oats, Cloper Seed, and epery
other description Of produce usually carried to the
sea-board for market-and for which, he will rive
the highest price. WILLIAM SHORTT.
August 3 1879 If
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WHaLE's GET.

WHILE has had three colts trained in the
United States; one ran two-mile heats at Bati.
more (bady rddeu) in 3m. 49sec., and 3m 4gsec /;
aud had s. 900 cash offered for him--while another
won al Richmond, atthree o-mile heats, and had
$500 offered for him. Mr. Robard's colt is
thought by many excellent judges to be the best
colt trained in America ast year.
October % 1889
4" | assure you that consider the Whale colt,
trained by me this fell, very Grst-rate colt /
have trained and managed, at different times some
Of the best racers in The country, 10 wit: The
Queen, Billy Townes Steel, Eloise. and others,
when thee years, and after foil and sufficient tri.
ais, do not hesitate TO say that considered The
Whale colt the best three year old / ever trained,
WILLIAM A, PORTER"
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FRESH
ID B z G. O o ID s. .
FRESH
BARTLEsory q co,

A RE now opening large ard splendid 49,.
IN ment Of Dry Goods,-fashionable ch.. ,'o's.
good. CLOTHS.-l0p pieces ofblue, blacl hra sna
and fancy colored Cloths. Oio"n
SUMMER CLOTHS, Cassimeres. c...;
together with variety ofnew lyle Goods foy
yestings, &c. PAs'
SILKS-Black, blue-black &c.
ousseline de LANES, ShaIys, Lace. Pdo;.
and Insertings. Sings
A verysuperior article ofEnglish Straw pon..
CALICOES.- pieces of British and A. neu'
can Prints-yery cheap.
Ginghsms, light Chintz-a splendid ar,iela
1914 bleached Linen for sheeting.
DOMESTIC OODS-Twilledapd Mat =
naburgs; brown and bleached Muslip-sna -,
good; plain and striped Cottons; fineindigo Gag ana
from 10 cents up; barred and plain Jaeors,.ss'
Bed Ticking-good and cheap; Pitsburg c.
Cotton Yarn; Candle Wick; III and Hardv,,.
200 bhls. of No. l Herrings-togetber VII
large and general assortment Of all kind. az (.naI
suitable for the season, all ofwhicb wiIlba ~
at small advance. Those wishing 10 pnrc ''a
will do well 30 give US call.
Falling Waters, Berkeley Co., Va.
June ~, 1839.-tf
G5-All kinds of country produce taken !, :.
change for Goods-for which the hi ghest nr;ca -,
be given.
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NORFOLK, VA, Sept. %, 1888.
DEAR StR;-I very cheerfuy add my testimony
with regard To the 'iicaoy OF DR., Peters medicines
My wife bad been for several years suffering ana
lingering under the effects of dyspepsia, with it,
usual accompaniment, when. in December 1885,
purchased Of you one box--ficm the use Of which
her health was so far restored that she deemed the
further of it at that time unnecessary. On a
return OF some symptoms of the disease during the
summer OF 1897, she resorted to the same remedy,
and continued it until she had taken the contents
of three boxes Since that time she has been we'll
and can, without Inconvenience, eat any thing that
she iances.
From his case, and from the benefit to my own
health, derived from the use Of single box am
prepared to believe tina, this medicine is Justly en-
titled to all the credit claimed for il by its warmest
advocates. Yours, very respectfully,
WIN. WATKINS.
Mr.. SMITH, Agent, Suffolk, Va.
Move mbrr l. 1899.
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PuDIGRuE.

WHILE was got by Whalebone, winner of
the Derby and first-rate and Stal6ou) out
Of Rectory by Oetayius. (winuer Of the Derby, and
son Of Ofviile,) Cathariue by Woodpecker, ca
milla by Trentham, Coquette by the Compton
Barb, sister to Regulus by the Godoph Arabian.
Reguus was the best of the Godophn Arab
an. and never beaten, Whalebone. own brother to
Whisker, sire Of Economist, sire of Harkaway, of
Delphine, dam of Monarch and the Queen, Of Mem
non and the Colonel; (winners of the Leger,) was
got by Waxy out OF Penelope by Tumpetor Pru-
neila by Hlghnyer; Promise by Snap, &c He
sire Of many Of the best horses Of The day. as
Camel, and several winners If the Derby and Oaks.
Oc'svius was by Orville, sire Of Emilius. sire Of
Prisin, Peuipo, and many others; out Of Marian.
ma by Muft; Maria by Telemachus, Begulus, &c
U"EE.gEE'S dam brought many capital win.
ners--all dlstancos-as Grampus, Shark, &c, and
all bis stock both sides Of his ped gee are re-
,narkable as runners both for speed aud game
There is not richer pedigree in the Stud Book, or
more running family indeed it is the very best.
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Fall ano agr(nter Goods.
TO the Farmers.

TESIiE undersigned hereby gives notice that he
q has purchased the Falling Water MI, lately
the property of Archibald Sheerer, Esq andis pre.
pared to purchase Wheat of those who are dispo.
sed TO sell, for which he will pay the highest mar.
ket price in Cash. To those who prefer having
their whear manufactured, he would say that he will
grind on the usual terms stand the Inspection and
deliver the Flour in Georgetown for thirty cen.
per barrel He will also continue the Boating b..
slness, heretofore, and will transport Mercban.
die and Produce, of every description, that may be
committed to his charge, cheap and expeditions
as can be done by any person, company, on the
Canal CHARLES DOWNS
August IS, I832.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-07

UNITED STATES HOTEL,
wS
North-ret corner ofAe Public Square,
Martinsburg, Va.

Martinsburg, Va.
.THNH Z subscriberh having, atconsdersble expense,
n erected New and ConsmodtoHs BRICK Ho-
TEL, at the northwest corner Of the Public Square,
(fronting on King street and adjoining the Court
house respectfully informs the citizens Of the town
and county, and the travelling public generally that
he is prepared and determined to serve them IN his
line, in a mode not surpassed by any public house
in the Valley, and at prices accommodated to the
general pressure in the money market.
His BAR is well STORED with the choicest Ii
quors, selected by himself in Baltimore; his IA
BILE shall. at all times, be supplied with the best
that our markets can afford; and the STABLE is
under The direction ofcareful and attentive Osters.
The CHAMBERS-furnished in elegant style
will receive that attention due to the dormito-
ry Of gentleman. In a word, every thing shall be
conducted ia frstrafe order.
In the ittiug up Of the United States Hotel, the
subscriber has had eye chiefly to the comfort and
qualification Of the public, TO whom he looks with.
confidence, for patronage, at once the reward OF
past endeavors. and incentive to future exertion.
A. ODEN.
Martinsburg, December &c, 1839.--tf
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TERMS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED,

W'N.9LE will stand this season, which has
commenced and will end the lat Of July, at my sta
bic 81 miles east Of Berryyille, Clarke County, Va,
at $50 the season, TO be paid or before the I'd
day Of July next; and $75 insurance, TO be paid as
soon the mare Is known to be in losl. Parting
with the mare or Irregular attendance at the stand
forfets the insursnce.--And 81 cash TO the Groom.
to be with the mare. On account OF the diff
Guilty OF the times, have taken the responsibility
Of reducing the terms Of Whales services from what
they to what they are. Surely liberal
public will meet this with liberal encouragement
and prompt payment. Gamma guarantee services
80 cheap another year, particularly from tired
stock Horse.
This Is fine grass country, and pasturage will
be furnished at SO cents per week, but viii not be
accountable for accidents escapes. Every at
en,on shall be paid to mares, and mares and colts
and precaution used 10 prevent either. Genlcmen
wishing their mares fed on grain. will give written
directions to that efiect-t shall be done as cheap
as possible.
BY letter or conversation with me. gentlemen
ascertain upon whot conditions holfbTed md
eoarse mares can come at $50 the season, OF $50 10
insure.
A gentleman putting FIVE mares ofhis own, will
be entitled to OF them gratis, company put
ting six mares, and each being accountable for
AL will be entitled to one of them gratis. When
gentlemen send their mares, they must write upon
what terms they will put them, Mares not satisfi-
ed at the end Of the season, will be permitted to go
him, free of further charge for his services,
until their owners are requested to remove them.
Mares put last year Felt by the season, and fail
ing, may be insured this year to Whale at the sea-
son price, If their accounts were paid up by the I'd
of July, 1889. Mares put his year by the season,
and failing may be insured next GEAR 10 any horse
then standing my stable. at the price OF the sea-
ofsuch horse If their accounts for this year shall
be settled at the expiration of this season. No
mare will be entitled to these privileges and advan-
tages, unless the terms strictly complied with.
JOSIAH VIM. WARE.
Berryville, Clarke County, Va,
March 70 1910
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W DE no JU., ' ~ 90. z, I00T.
Having used DR.. Peters Pills in my practice for
the asttwelye months, take pleasure in giving
my testimony Of their good effects in cases of dys-
pepsia sick headache, bilious fevers and other dis
eases. produced by inactivity of the liver.
They safe and mild aperent, being the best
article Of the kind have ever used
GEO. c. SCOTT, M. D.
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Eea.lcR s. XaFaasDRa..

FSNHE undersigned, being about to build large
Il Hotel, at the Berkeley Springs, will receive
proposals. between this and the lst of November.
Tor the necessary masonry of the foundation, and
tor the making and burning and building into the
wall Of about 800 O00 brick or, if his plan should
be fully carried out, about 600 600,
lie wishes also to contract for the delivery Of a
quantity of well seasoned white and yellow pine
plank, scantling, and timber, at the town Of Bath
as soon it can be conveniently done, before the
next spring. JOHN STROIHER.
Martinsburg, Berkeley Co., Va.
October 3. 1899. If
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GAINESVILLE, MEcKLENBERG Co, VA,
L. -l..-..-..... (

CLARKEsYlLLE, MEcKLENBERG Co, VA, I
February 7, 1887.
DEAR SIR:-I embrace this opportunity of ex-
pressing to you my pleasure at the unrgalled sue
Of your Pills in this section of the country. 1t
is the general fault of those who vend patent medi
cnes, to say much in their favor; but in regard
to your Pills, | am firmly persuaded that they de-
serve far more praise than you inclined to give
them. Six months ago they were scarcely known
here, and yet present there is no other medicine
that can compare with them in popularity. 10 dys-
pepsia, sick headache, arrangement of the hillary
organs and obstinate constipation of the bowels,
know OF no eperient more prompt and eficacinos
and have had considerable experience in all these
complaints.
| would add, that their mildness and certainty of
action render them a safe and efficient purgatve
for weakly individuals; and that they may be given
at all times without apprehension of any of those
injunous consequences which frequently attend
the application Of calomel blue pill On the
whole, consider your Vegetable Pills inyalua-
ba discovery.
Very respectlullv.
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This il very encouraging brd&ers TO patronize
WhsIe--his Oldest colts being from few indiher-
ent Mares as he arrived too late TO make full
son ] do therefore, recommend him in the most
confident and earnest manner 10 all my friends and
the public a. possessing In eminent degree, eve
~ qualification for most popular and successful
Stallion.
The above prepared BY DR.. MERRIrT, from
the English Journals, add other authentic sources.
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Copy Of a letter from Dr.. S. S. Fitch

PHILADELPHIA, May 10, 1898.
Dr. JAYEE--Dear Sir--I feel that car hardly say
enough to you in favor Of the Oieagnous Hair To-
mic, prepared by you. My hair had been falling Of
about two years, and had become very thin-threal
ening speedy badness, when ! commenced using
this remedy In about week it ceased to fall Off
have used II now about three months and have
as full aud thick head Of hair as | can possibly
desire. have recommended its use TO a number
OF my friends, who all speak well il. IF faithful
ly employed, have doubt Of its general success
may add, that before using the Tonic, had tried
almost all the various articles employed for the
hair, such the Macassar Oil, all the different
preparations Of Bears Oil, Vegetable Hair OIL,
Ac. without experiencing much, if any benefit.
Respectfully yours
s. S. FITCH No 40 Chestout CT
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Very respectfully,
S, II HARRIS, NJ. D.

CHARLOTTE, N c., Jan. /, 1887.
DEAR SIR:-I have made frequent use of your
Pills in the ncipient stage o. bilious fever, and OBJ
stnate constipation OF the bowels also in the en-
Iargement of the spleen chronic diseases of the IL
ver sick headache general debility, and in all ca
SEES have found them to be very effective
J. ID. BOYD, NJ. d.
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Ispeq6 mite mise men Judge ye ohat / say"
BRANDRETH,S PILLS.

FpsHE N York Sun says:-BRANDRETH : PILLS
a have been used among many of our friends,
and in our own family have used them nearly
four years when we required medicine; in that
period no Doctor save Doctor Brandreth has eros
Sod our threshold, and medicine besides the
Doctors Pills used. Our belief is keep your
bowels and blood pure, and every kind of disease
will be prevented or cured. The Brandrcth Pills
are emnenty calculated to do this, and thereby
much lessen the sum Of human misery.