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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Mysterious Affair.

Extract from letter dated Nassau, IN.
P.) 9th August, 1910, received via Ha-
wanna. "A singular circumstance occur
red few days ago. A large French ship
from Hamburg, bound TO Havana, was
picked up by one of our little wreckers
about a fortnight ago, quite deserted.
She was a1oat with no sails set but lib
not in the least injured f; having a very va
liable cargo of wines, silks, fruits, &C..
and all in good order. and her papers and
every thing on board in their proper pla-
ces. When sounded, three feet water
was found in her hold, which was imme-
diate!y pumped out; and it was discover
ed that she had no leak. few poultry
and a cat were only found alive. There
were number Of cages with canary birds,
apparently starved to death in them. |
have seen one of the persons who first
went on board, Tour old wrecking acquain-
lance b., and he says that the cabin and
state rooms were beautifully furnished
and had all the appearance of passengers
LAYING just stepped out of them one, il
particular, had ladies' toilet, combs,
brushes, &C., as if that moment laid
down. No one can conjecture why she
was so abandoned. There are many
cases on board addressed to different mer-
chants in HAVANA. and the vessel on
which | am now writing is despatched to
gain some information on the subject.
She is large new ship, built this year,
and is named the Rosalio.-N. u. Bit
/pfiu
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Moro En,iarnainx Indians.

Our readers will rccoIlect we stated short time
since that portion Of the Pottawaitame tribe Of
Indians passed through this place on their way to
the west Of the Mississippi, and that they would
soon be followed by others. On Monday last
about six hundred of the same tribe passed through
our town accompanied by so of the U. S. Rcgu-
lars stationed at Detroit. We understand the
Agent had considerable trouble in collecting them
together in Michigan, their former abode, and that
notwithstanding the assistance Of the regulars, n
few still eluded his search, and remain secrcted in
the swamps & forests. The Pottawattamics have
been considered the most filthy and worthless of
all Indian tribes, and their appearance on Monday
detractcd nothing from their former reputation.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Uni.e.l States Bank.

Bennett, of the NJ Y. Herald, whose knowledge
Of the monetary affairs of this country is at least
equal 10 that Of any other man living, speaking,
late number, of the ability of the United States
Bank to resume on the day appointed by the Lc-
gisaturc Of Pennsylvania, (thc Is. OF Jan. 1871,
says: Hitherto it has been supposed that the U.
s. Bank would find some means to enable i; to re-
sumo. Governor Porter avowcd that the time for
resumption should on no account be extended
and the movements of the bank confirmed the
hope that she would be able to resume The face
Of affairs has now changed, and il has become
nearly certain that no resumption will take place.
The bank, in a recent circular, confessed its ina
biIity TO resume without the assistance of the
other banks The matter has been taken into con-
sideration by them, and the result is that no as
sistancc can be afforded. Under the peculiar cir
cumstanccs Of the case, the fourteen banks hold
ing demands past due againt the United States
Bank for 100000, are called upon to change
them into demands twelve months hence, without
additional security, in order to the credit Of
the debtor bank, TO submit to the loss attending
her dscredit Most of the directors of the bank
do not feel themselves authorized to comply with
the request of the United States Bank without
meeting and consultation Of their shareholders.
There have been some hints thrown out that the
stockholders in England would advance an am-
cunt of money sufficient to aid IN resumption; but
to obtain further loans from men, or their friends,
who hold stock deprecated SO per cent, and
which has yielded no income for the past year,
additional and undoubtcd security il requisite,
and also such as will be available. This is pre-
ciscly what the bank cannot give. Her choice
securities were all pledged last year for loans
which arc again falling due. The result will be
s,.. rs;~r-.-:u .-I.- ri~~-- pLi"dslrna
Inns still sufficient power 10 control the move
mcnts of the southern and southwestern banks,
and most Of the southern States will follow in the
same course. If part Of the Philadelphia institu-
tions are strong enough TO sustain themselves in
depcndenty Of the others, it must be by remaining
within their shells, and doing no business"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Prgeet FIR b1wing up Vessels Of MA cpr-
respondent Of the London Times, who writes from
Egypt, says that some Americans, who have la
ken up rulton's torpedo projce. for blowing up
vessels ofw war by grcnadcs attached under water,
are negotiating with the Chinese for rendering
them assistance against the English men-oi-war
in this destructive capacity The thing IS not a
mere speculation, but is known to be in practical
existence, and has been ready to be applied in
case of an American war, ever since the burning
of Washington.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Truth is strange. tits true; It's true, lis
strange; and strange it is, It's true The
following is fact:
Once upon 4 time, when .hc packet
ship Coriolanus was returning from Lii
verpool to New York, the carpenter,
very worthy man, was taken sick, and,
after brief illness, expired on ship-board.
He had IN interesting son, who was his
assistant as ship carpenter, and the boy
loved his father with the most tender and
filal affection. The poor youths hear,
was almost broken at tle~loss Of his pa
rent, and no persuasion could induce him
to leave the body.
The usual preparations for a<funeIal at
sea were made the poor carpenter was
sewed up in his winding sheet, and With
him was put an old grind-stone, Ratchet.
and chisel, to carry him down to his long
rest in the ocean. The poor boy grew
frantic when his father was about TO be
committed to The waves, and was Obliged
TO be held off by the sailors. At length.
lust as the fatal lurch of the vessel was
taking place, the boy, with the strength
of maniac, broke from the sailors, and
dashed himself upon the body at the very
moment tina, it was sliding over the ships
side. 1t was too late to save him, and,
clinging wildly to the dead body of his IA
Their, the hapless boy was seen TO make
one swift plunge, and disappear forever
down, down, into the eternal caverns OF
the mighty ocean.
This was in lat. 97--long. 10, which
was duly entered on the log-book. The
Coriolanus arrived at New York, COM
peted all the business preparatory for her
next trip, and sailed again for Liver
pool.
Take long breath, reader, It's COM
ing.
When in lat. 69-4s, an enormous
shark was caught, and when hauled upon
deck, most extraordinary noise seemed
to proceed from the huge monsters sto.
mach. The creature was opened, anu
there was the father, the son, the grind
stone, the Ratchet, and chisel -! On
it amt true, then never may another ilsh
story be believed! The poor carpenter
had not died, but was only in trance
when they buried him, and there he was
sharpening his hafehef, with the son.
turning the grindstone! they having Just
resolved TO cut their way out of the sharks
stomach !!!!-Picayune.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Wrestling Match--Bruin ,corsted,--Thc Buf.
falo Commercial Of the 10th ult. saws "Two
boys, brothers, digging potatoes in field near
London, U. c., were attacked few day since by
she bear, and the eldest thrown with much vio-
lencc upon the ground. After this part of the in
PRODUCTION was over, the other brother seized his
spade and dealt such severe blow upon the head
OF madam Bruin as to cause her to cry peccari and
cut for the woods. OF course, the eldest boy at
tributes his preservation to the courage and intre-
pidity of his little companion"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

TIE Meihodisfsts in Canada Methedists
in Canada now consist Of nearly one hundred
thousand souls. They have sprung up in few
ny disadvantages. 1t is not many years, says the
Quebec Gazette, since the only Methodist preach
or in Lower Canada was incarccratcd several
months in the Quebec Jail for libel; and in
Upper Canada there were only few wandering
missionaries They have now numerous substan-
tial churches college of their own; and many
able and respectable preachers.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Sd class, 81 80 and so descending to the
9th class, producing OIL 30 per dav
They labor but 10 hours. Seldom have
seen more substantial looking men than
these. Those who live on the public
grounds composed chiefly of salaried
ofiicers) have no right TO vote they are
provided with very neat dwellings built
around the public square. Some of the
workmen have been 80 years at the es-
adjustment, and are indispensable to its
existence, so superior are they as me-
chanlcs, and so we'll drilled in all the
details OF their employment.
In January, 1899, it was determined
that a change should happen in the fiscal
year OF the establishment, SO that il should
end with September following instead Of
December, and the reports of expenditure
and manufacturing last made included
only three-fourths of the year. The
amount laid out during that period, WIS
1921, 064 80 in the manufacture of arms,
and for machinery $6,7O5 81. 10000
muskets were made during that period,
and large amount of the appcndages
needed in their use. The expenditure
for machinery was very large, owing 10
change which happened in the construc-
ton of the musket which will form the
subject of future letter.
The whole number manufactured from
1895 to the close of 1899, being a period
of 45 years, was 437, 400, composed of
253,300 bright and 1874, $50 brown; be-
sides which in former years a few short
guns, carlines and pistols were made,
and large quantities Of muskets have been
from time to time repaired.
The Master Armorer, Mr.. Thomas
Warner, has kindly consented to 90 over
the establishment with me. The process
of manufacture is truly wonderful. am
told there are from twelve to fifteen humid
red distinct operations in the fabrication
Of single musket. | have never seen
public men so willing to oblige stranger,
as those connected with this establish
mcnt.-N T. Journal Of Commerce.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

The greater part of our stages were from
3 TO 10 miles, and few of Is. Accord
ingly we observe, that from chihuahua to
where we reached Red River, about so
miles OIL the other side of Fort Coffee,
cannot exceed six hundred miles, and,
consequently, eight hundred miles to
Fort Smith or Van Buren,, OH the Ar
kansas.
.If the Government of the L. S. would
GRANT the drawback on the merchandise
which is exported by the new route,
have no doubt that the whole commerce
of chihuahua, in all its extension, would
be made through that part of the u. s.;
because they might be imported as far as
Fort del Norte IA place of entry in 40
or so days in wagons, at less expense
than from Matamoras and from the ports
of the Gulf of California, on mules.
However, am of opinion that great
part of what is consumed by the states of
Durengo and Tacascas, not less than four
or five millions, could be furnished them
bv thu new road, at more moderate prices
than that at which they obtain them
through the same channel at chihuahua,
at second hand, loaded with large COM
missions, freights, and great delays. So
that this trade nigh, assume an impor-
lance worthy Of great consideration"
The cotton cloths imported into Mexi-
co are equal in amount to one half the
value of all the imported merchandise
used in that country; and it is stated that
preference would always be given to the
cotton fabrics of the U. S. on account of
their superiority to the English. These
goods would constitute an important arti-
Gle of the inland trade. But in the opn-
ion of the writer n drawback is necessary
on commodities thus imported into MeXi-
co, without which the traffic would not
flourish TO any thing like the extent which
il would otherwise reach.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

for roofing and other purposes. which is beginning
to he extensively used in Europe and also in New
York. 1t was first introduced to public notice by
M. Dumas, some years ago, in report to the AGA
DENY of Science, Paris II is said TO possess all
the convcnences of tin plates, with the additional
advantage that it does not rust on exposure to thc
weather, but is as Interchangeable as copper, and
much cheaper. 1t presents a brilliant crystalline
appearance '
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

The Fishefes--Thc Yarmouth Register states
that the fishermen have met with very unequal
success this season. Of the mackcrc, fishermen
very few have made good VOYAGES; some have
done fair, but large number have realized little
more than enough to pay their outfits, and others
have not met their expenses.
The quantity of cod taken is less than last year
II is estimated that the number Of quntas taken
by the Massachusetts, and Maine Fishermen is
one third less than last year.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Steam on the Western Waiers.-The first steam
er on the Mississippi was launched in ls'l-now
there are more than six hundred OH that river and
its tributaries.
The first steamer passed on the lakes from Buff
faio in lslS-now those inland seas arc navgatcd
by six,y-one steamships some Of them magmf-
class
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

NJ OTICE.-A petition will be pres
IN ented to the next session of the Lee
gislature of the state Of Illinois for new
County, beginning at the southwest cor
ner of section "a in town 81 in range 8;
thence east to the east line Of range 10;
thence north to the north line oftownship
80; thence west to the centre of range
o; thence north to the mouth Of the Du-
page, up the Dupage 10 the north line OF
township SO; thence west to the centre
Of range 6; thence south to the place Of
beginning. ..
SALMON RUTHERFORD.
October 10, 1910. .o--ur
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Wabash and Eric Canai-'This canal il now
completed from Fort Wayne to Lafayette, in the
State Of Indiana. The Lafayette Eagle says.
"Thc Canal Packe, Boat ERIE, commanded BY
Captain Mahon, arrived at the foot Of Maine
Street. from Fort Wayne, on Monday evening
last. We understand that this boat will continue
her trips between this place and Fort Wayne
whilst tho Canal remains opcn."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Sugar from Rags.--sir John Hcrsche' in his
preliminary Treatise to Natural Philosophy
first directed attention to the fact that by the ap-
plicaton of ono of the cheapest of acids, (,u!phur
ic acid,) more dian their weight of sugar can be
obtained from rags
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

another Revolutionary Patriot Gone-Thc
Boston Transcript of the 10Th ut. has the follow
ing "Died, in this city, on Saturday morning
last Mr.. William Pierce, aged 96 years Mr..
Pierce was one of the few remaining survivors OF
the celebrated Boston Tea Party, and was revo-
lutionary pensioner."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

The Reading (Pa.) Gazette says 'The Village
Record is so elated with the present organization
of the fire companies OF West Chester, and the
early anticipated completion of their water-works,
that i, proposes, when this glorious event shall be
accomplished, to set house on fire to test the of
icicncy Of the conccrn!'
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
NEWS BY THE MAILS.

Tie Wabash.-The Lafayette Eagle states that
the Wabash river is in fine boating order, and up
ON the rise, There is scmc fear, however, from
the quantity Of rain that has fallen and continues
to fall, thar il will overflow its banks & do much
damage to the crops upon the low bottoms.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

: Capital OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Porter, OF
,Pennsylvania, has signed the death warrant OF
Robert M'Conachy, who for the sake oil few
dollars murdered the whole Brown family, SIX III
number, near Huntingdon. He is to be cxecu-
ted on the 9th inst.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

The Commissioners Of the Registry in New
York City closed their books on the 10th ult
The number of votes registered is 1851, exceed.
ing, by more than two Thousand, the highest vote
ever polled in the city.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Tie Amisiad.-I'his famous schooner and her
cargo were sold at New London. on the 18th ult'
BY order Of the Il. S. Circus Court for the dis
trict Of Connecticut. 81,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Steam Boat Sunk.--Thc Western World,
published at Warsaw. in this State, says "The
steamer John Shaw, was sunk on Saturday NOR.
ming last, on the Dcs Monies rapids, about four
miles above this place. Our river is at present in
Ane navigablc order, and boats Of ligh, draugh,
can easily cross the rapids" y
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

I,renfion.-Somc Yankee has invented ma
chine for cutting shoe soles. 1t cuts twelve solcs
at time, and rapidly repeats the operation. Its
now TO be seen at the exhibition OF the Franklin
institute, Philadelphia.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Illinois Election.
noe stamp.

his part shall be spared to make his entertainme,
superior to any other in the Western countr
Having been landlord for many years, he ilatte
himself that he can suit if people will oaly call.
| u People with cams VIII find his Stable pa
ticularly desirable.
DOUGLASS.
May ed, 1910. 1T
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Weaver g. IIise, Editors.
Ottawa, ILL.,, Friday, November G, ls40D

We acknowledge the receipt Of several interest
ing letters from our esteemed correspondent
"1rapeir,' but as they came to hand too late to
answer the purpose intended, we arc obliged to
place them umong.'tliings that were"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

II appears thar Gown, tho wing candidate, has
been elected Governor Of Ohio by upwards ofsia.
tssn thousand majority. Dr. Duncan may ye,
Ct hiy ssat Its said, in ono ward in Cincinnati
tAsre wsss % moro votes pollcd than there werc
names "a ~ poll books, and several Kentuckians
have hsen imprisoned for voting illegally in the
Dsctsrs district The election will be contested.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Notice of Dissolution.

.HE Co-Partnership heretofore exis'
ting between Charles II. Sutphen
and d. c. Ballard was dissolved by
mutual consent on the LIST Of October
last. The business Of said firm will be
settled up by Charles Ii. Smphen.
CHARLES H. SUTPHEN,
d. G. BALLARD.
Indian Creek, Nov. 6, 1910. 25---4w
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Curious Faci.--It is stated that Mehcmet Ali,
Napoleon Bonapar'c, and the Duke of Wellington
were all born in the same year.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

What's in a Name ?-The Boston Post says
1.-The brig temperance. from Rotterdam, has
brought l4O pipes gin, 2 cases opium, and case
fddies
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Wing majority on join. ballot, 8
OF the members Of Congress the Wings have
probably gained and lost !. We shall publish
. correct table a. soon as we can make one out
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Ottawa Chair Mandatory.
MOORE & WATERWAY,
May ed, 1910.

MOULD respectfully inform the inhabita
w Of this vicinity, that they still continue
manufacture CHAIRS on La Sale Street. a
doors North of the Market House, where t
constantly keep on hand
AN ASSORTMENT OF CHAIRS
In August last the Democratic majority was
520-Democratic gain since that time, SO.
William Reddick is reelected Sheriff without
opposition, Mr. Hanlys friends having withdrawn
his name few days previous to the election.
Mr. Rcdlick has 1886 votes
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Eaierpri-e.-Prentice is going TO enlarge his
weekly Journal. Its our belief that that man is
never o,h Of sprit'.--Sp. cfMe Times.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Democratic majority, $3.50

Judging from the numerous returns "ot various
hues" in our possession are iaclincd to believe
the above statemant as nearly correct as can be
got at At present. Mr. Van Buren, will carry the
state by nearly the same majority. A few days
will tell
The Wings have a majority in both branches of
ihe Legislature. II stands thus:
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

raised on the farm of Mr.. Parker, on Indian Greek
He showed US another which weighed ia pounds.
Mr. p. insists that they are of the 'real 7rppsou-
noe sfaap." 81
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

TIMES of empires! !. All might have that
day been changed-.he fifth act of the
great drama which had been so long per-
forming in Europe might have had wine
cellar for dsnouepsent.--1Nap Militia.
ry Life.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06
Pennsylvania Election.

The last Richmond Enquirer contains COM
munication from the Deputy Secretary Of the
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, relative to the
recent election in that state. BY the statement
there male, together with the returns in posses
sion Of the editor Of the Enquirer, the vote is put
down thus
Democratic, $3.50
Wing, U,I00
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

In August the wings claimed majority of
in this county-Democratc gain 80.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-06

Judge Pearson, the democratic Senator, had
majority Of 6ls last August, in Will county.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-08-11

ed But finally al the very crisis Of our fate,
when all was 10 be lost or won, Talmadgei
Clark, Lee, Romeyn Birdsall, Graham, Ham
mond, Sanford, Hicks Potter, Hubbell, Barker
Robinson Ogden, Smith, McCulloch, Cook,
and their band OF indomiiable Conservatives
came 10 the rescue! And there, with the Wings
and Conservatives in solid phalanx, shoulder 10
shoulder the old, domineering, rotten Regency
was beaten and dispersed And thus was the
Empire State Redeemed
We now 60 into the Presidential conflict
The struggle is now for the Republic THIS
contest must determine whether the people Will
sustain their Republican Institutions BY bring
ing back the principles upon which the Govern
ment was administered by Washington, Jeiier-
son and Madison, or whether careless OF Their
interests, reckless Of their rights and weary Of
Liberty they are prepared 10 surrender all they
have, all they and all they hope 10 be, into
the hands Of Van Buren,, Benton Calhoun, Ken
dali and Blair - Albany Epe. Jour