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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Awful Calamity,

We learnt the particulars, on yester-
day, of one Of the most heart-rending
calamities, that has ever occurred within
the limits Of Wabash county. The moth
err of Mr.. Benz. +. Horde, of Evansville,
Ia, his sister and two children, started
from that place a couple of days since,
on visit TO some friends in this State.
They passed through this town on Tues
day last, on their way to their place OF
destination, in fine two horse carriage,
driven by a mulatto man; they had reach
ed the Bonpas river, which, from the late
heavy rains, was swollen to an unusual
height, and in attempting to reach the
bridge, by the road leading close along on
the edge Of the river, and which we un-
derstand, was covered with water, un-
fortunately missed it and was precipilated
over the bank into the raging current,
and horrible to relate, the two ladies and
children were drowned, and also the two
horses, the mulatto man was saved by
swimming and taking hold Of a limb, un.
I'LL relief came 10 his assistance, !,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
70 the settlers.

Ii is the intention of our democratic
Legislature to make our State Bank re-
sumo or close up It's concerns. In case
it should resume land there is not par
tice of honesty in its suspension) our
settlers can get specie without cent of
shave money; and they had better look
to this in season, as there is no knowing
how soon after the adjournment of the
Legislature the bank may suspend again.
When bank suspends twice in three
years, the people have no guarantee that
it will not suspend the third time as soon
as the democratic Legislature, the fear of
which compels it to resume, shall have
adjourned Chicago Democrat.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

equal confidence, that it is head. Now.
here would be difference, undoub,cdlv
an honest difference of opinion. We
might argue about it till doomsday. and
never agree. You often see men argu;no
upon subjects as empty and trifling as
TINS But third person coming in, and
looking at the neck and shoulders that
support 1t, would say at once that had
reason ON my side for if it was not
ileau' 1t at least occupied the place of
o ,m AT ano stood where head ought to be-"
All 'h's was uttered in the gravest aud
ms a.. soiemn manner imaginable, and the
effect was irrisistibly ludiorous
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Fifteen BAYS Eater!

Since the above was in type we received the
| Herald containg the brought by the Britain
MA, which left Liverpool on the goth ult and ar
rived at Boston on the morning of the 3D. inst.
The most important item Of news is the attempt
upon the life of Louis Philippe.
The King was fred upon just al the same spot
that the woman threw the stone into the king S
carriage some time since. The assaasin's name
is BARNES, and he is said to be a native of Mar
stilles, about 40 years Of age. He is reported to
be wounded in his hand by the conclusion. The
weapon is alleged % have been carabine. An
other version is, that he is undoubtedly insane.
The news spread like wildfre through Paris, and
groups were collected on the Boucvards, suggest
ing the probable motive Of this attempt. Neither
the king nor any ofthe persons who accompanied
him was touched. The man was arrested and ad-
mis his crime.
The tone of the French papers is still warlike
and Nj. Theirs still presses the king to take mca-
sures tantamout to declaration of war;
1t is stated on the authority of private letters
that the troops OF the Allies which landed at
Bcyrout, were compelled to embark with loss of
1000 men.
According to dispatches from Alexandria the
English ships We're continuing TO lombard the
small towns of the Syrian coast, and were land
ing Turks there The latter had occupied Seidc.
Caiffa, and even Tripoli. Solman Pasha remain
ed master of Bcyrout, and Ibrahim had taken up
a strong position above the Turkish camp. No
decisive event was known at Alexandria up to
the Sd ult.
There was an extensive fire at Manchester,
England, on the 18th of October.
1t is asserted in letter from Amsterdam that
since the abdication of William |. deficit of
63,O00,Oo0 forms, (about $50, 900 O0O) has been
found in the public accounts.
Prince Louis Napoleon has been sentenced to
perpetual imprisonment in fortress
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

ZooiogicaL-We learn from the Austin Crcxas)
trop, ha. found three young lcopards, which he is
endeavoring to raise. Two gentlemen from San
Antonio, recently saw hyena on the banks OF
the Cibola. A great many skins of animali to
us unknown, and not described in works of natu-
raj history, were taken from the Camanches in the
recent cngagemeut. When further discoveries
are made in this country, most interesting field
of inquiry will be opened to the zoologist.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

vinccs demand to go over to IbraLim Pasha's
command, is confirmed.
LoNDox, Oct. 6.-'rhe excitement and angry
feeling which the first announcement OF the de-
struction Of Beyrout caused, appears to be in no
degree moderated. Even those papers which had
heretofore expressed cordial desire for the main
tcnance Of peace, represent the attack made upon
Beyrout, before Mehcmet Ais propositions, sug-
gested by the French Government, had received
due consideration, an outrage upon the honor
of France. Such is the language of a newspaper
whose reported connection with NJ. Thicrs gives
additional weight and importance to its opinion.
The Constitutional observes. that sentiment
perVades the entire population Of Paris, that the
National honor had been insuled; and that this
feeling is strongly entertained by the general staff
of the National Guard and even by men known,
not for their violent, but moderate opinions
Oct. IA correspondent writes from Paris
that w. Theirs has already proposed and insisted,
in the Council, on declaration of war; in send
ing troops to the Rhine, and also to Alexandra,
IN spite of the blockade. On these questions NJ.
Theirs was in the minority. On Monday or
Tuesday similar proposals will no doubt be made,
accompanied by offers of resignation. So that,
whatever be the result, the moment is critical.
The Grand difficulty of Louis Philippe is, to
find men who will be bold enough at the present
crisis to accept office. The Ministry would have
to allay the present excitement; it would have to
combat NJ. Theirs, as the leader of what would be
termed the party of Nationality.
NJ Theirs is, thereforc-to borrow again and
again NJ. Roger Collard's aphori7m-the fatality
of the July monarchy. Theirs is both the ScylIa
and Chaybdis of Louis Philippe. BY retaining
Thicrs the barrlcadc Monarch has war; by re-
jcc.ing Theirs, Louis Philippe may have revolu-
ton.
There is AN overland mail from India, with dates
from Canton to the 9th of June, but it brings no
thing later than the following direct from China
The Delhi, Capt. Croker, arrived at New York
OF the 29th ult from China, whence she sailed
on the 3D. of June last.
It appears there had been no particular change
III the affairs between the tninCse and English |
Neither Canton nor the forts of Bocca Tgris had
been battered down nor touched-and Pekin was
SAFE So the intelligence brought by the Acadia
was incorrect.
Capt. Crocker states that he was in Canton on
the I'd ofJune, and that then the British fleet was
hourly expected to arrive there. He states, also,
that on the nh of June, when about eco miles
from Macoa, he saw a steamer standing towards |
Canton, which he took to be one of the expedition
He saw nothing Of the other vessels of war; but
as they were every day expected at Macoa, and
as the steamer seen was no doubt one of the feet,
it is fair to suppose that the squadron arrived in
thc Chinese Seas few days after the Deim left. |
The next news from China WILL therefore, be i'm
portant.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Missouri Legislature. Jefferson Rcpubli.
can says: "On the 9th instant the Legislature Of
this State commenced It's eleventh biennial SEES.
sion. We believe that there has never been bet.
ter preparation for the convenience of this body
our tayern-keepcrs and clearinghouse appear to
be sparing no pains to render the situation OF
hoardcrs agreeable. The new State House. al
though not entirely finished, is in state of suii
cient iorwardness for the convenient reception Of
the General Assembly.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Fatal Shot.

A Mrs. Milligan was shot dead few
days since while standing at her door in
Bolivar street, Cleveland, Ohio, by a
rifle ball, which was discharged by lad
named Fisk, at short distance from the
house. The ball passed through two
board fences, and the direction was thus
twice changed before it struck Mrs, Mil
ligan, who expired Immediately.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Legal Pleasantric,.

They originate more than half the cur
rent wit of the day in the Great West.
There is racy freshness, moreover, abou,
the pleasantries of that region that is quite
delightful From late Missouri journal
we have clipped the following anecdote
OF an eminent legal gentleman Of that
State. If it be as new to the reader as it
is to us, we will guaranty his favorable
suffrage. Being once opposed to Mr..
s., late member of Congress, he re-
marked as follows to the jury upon a
point of disagreement between them
Here my brother S. and l differ.
Now this is very natural. Men seldom
see things in the same light, and they
may disagree in opinion upon the simples,
principles Of the law, and that very no.
nestly (; while, at the same time, neither
can see any earthly reason why they
should--and this merely because they
look at different sides Of the subject, and
do not view it in all its bearings. Sup.
pose, for illustration, a man should come
in here, and boldly assert my brothe,
SIS head (here he laid his hand very
|familiarly OH the large chucklehead Of hi.
lopponcnt) is a squash. !, on the othel
hand, should maintain, and perhaps will
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Bursting Of Siores.--The Philadelphia Gazette
relates an instance ofthe bursting ola stove from
covering up the fires. 1t was largo cannon
stove in the laboratory of chemist, and had been
partly filed with damp anthracite coal placed
on igni,cd coal, and the whole covered with
ashes. In an hour or so afterwards tremendous
explosion occurred, and on cstering the labratory
the stove was found blown in pieces, and the Pipe
split asunder to the ceiling. The pheomcnou is
attributed 70 the accumulation ofgas in the stove
before the hre burst Into q came, and when The
flame touched Il the explosion followed. The
ease i mentioned . warning % lousckeyfsyp
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Late from New Orleans.

| FIRE.-l'he bulletin OF the 3lSt oil
October saws : "About four O'Clock yes
terday morning the alarm of fire was Civ
en-, which proved to be in the steamboat
Empress, bound for st. Louis and ready
to start. She was lying at the foot OF
Grayier street - the steamboats, Rienzi,
Oceana, &c. lying in the same tier. 1t
was thought advisable to cut the Empress
adriit, which was accordingly done. She
then drilled with the current and was
urged by the wind to the opposite side OF
the river, and unfortunately brought up
alongside of the steamboat Monarch (rec-
entity launched, after having undergone
thorough REPAIRS and we regret TO state
that in few minutes the Monarch caught
fire and burned 10 the waters edge.
The fire then communicated to the hulk
of the Boonslick, which was also consum-
ed and by the greatest din! Of eXertion
the luna, lying on the stocks at the yard
of Messrs. Harroll a. Co., was saved,
with but little damage to the aftercabin.
During the confusion OH board the Mon
arch an explosion of gunpowder took
place on board the Empress, from the
forward hatch, which materially deferred
the efforts to save portion of her cargo.
However, we are happy to state that no
injury was sustained by the persons in
the immediate vicinity. The hulks were
towed down by the ferry boat to the flats
opposite Slaughter House point, and we
learn that an attempt will be made to save
the engines. We have not yet learnt
how the fire originated"
The Picayune of the goth of October
says: The Empress was owned princi-
pally i'll Frankford, (Ky.) and partly in
st. Louis. She was commanded by
Capt. Bacon, who never left the blazing
vessel until she was cast loose by the fer
ry boat and actually sinking. 1t is pos
siblc that the fire Of the Empress might
have been quenched on this side, but the
risk to the adjoining boats was so great
that the other crews cut her loose. The
loss Of boat and cargo, which was princi-
pally salt, Is estimated at 10000.
The Monarch was valued at $40, coo,
upon which there was insurance to the
amount of $25,000."
A NEGRO PLoT.-The N. O. Picayune
of the 2Sth ultimo says: "a plan of re-
volt has jus. been detected, among the
slaves in the Parish of Saint Martin.
Ten have been arrested on the informa-
ton of negro woman, wife of one of the
leaders. The chief, on being apprehend-
ed, hung himself with his handkerchief.
1t is said that two white men were con-
cerned with them, and were to have fur
nished them with arms, at place in the
rear Of st. Martinsvlle called Big Woods.
Those who have been arrested are to be
tried in few days, when, we sincerely
hope, that the poor slaves may be made
to tar, feather, and ride the white rascals,
who have misled them, upon rails, accor-
dlngto the most approved decisions of
the venerable Lynch
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Scarcity IF Provisions. jamaica papers to the
9th ult, received at New York, mention thu, tho
Island of layti was suffering from scarcity of
provisions, and that there had been a riot at Tal.
mouth caused by the complaints of coiorcd man
on board vessel from Halifax, of i'll treatment, by
his captain.--The colorcd people mobbed the cap.
tain, but he was rescued by the police.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Young md Gai,au, Democratic Illinois.

we have but few additional returns for to-day
paper, but sufficient have been received to estimate
Mr.. Van Buren's majority at about 1000. We
publish the table this week with several correc-
lions, and shall publish it again when the official
result Is known
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

More ConnieJeits.-The Philadelphia Spirit
of the Times says: "Counterfcit fves are in cir.
culation on the Bank of Warsaw, at Gcnescc, an
institution established under the free banking
law OF New York. They may be easily detect
cd by the vigncttc, which has representation of
cattle and man on horseback, and is entirely
different from the original. On the right hand
side OF The bill there Is likeness Of Franklin, and
on the left, near the bottom, one of Washing
tom"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

!. Ros"mption.--Thc Richmond Compiler, after
giving favorable statement as to the condition OF
the banks of tina. State, expresses the opinion
that the South will be ready to follow Phadel-
phia and Baltimore, and to resume and maintain
specie payments, after the first of January next.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
NEWS BY THE MAILS.

Ri,occssioa-The Globe says: "a vote was
taken in Alexandria, in the District of Columbia.
on the question of retrocession to Virginia, and
carried by vote of 6l5 for retroccssion, to l47
against it."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Ayrest.-Thomas Cook, for whose arrest the
Governor of Mississippi has offered a reward of
$500, and who is charged with the murder of John
Row, in Hines county, about the 18th of June
leans, and sent back to Mississippi.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

EcEpiG.-According to Eslcman's calculation
there will be six cclipscs next ycar-7four of the
sun and two of the moon, both total and visible
in this country One takes place on the 9Th Of
February, and the other on the I'd Of August.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Fiorido Iredties.-Wc notice the arrival at
New Orleans of a number of troops destined for
Florida. They are accompanied by some dozen
or more Seminole chicftans from the settlements
west of the Mississippi, who going on with the
design of efectins peaceablc settlement of diff
cultcs, if they can.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

An Oh Lady.-There is said to be now living
in Moscow, widow, who has attained her one
hundred and fiityseventh year. When one hun
bred and twcnty-thrce she married her fifth hus-
band. She is still in possession of all her facul-
ef
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Rhode Island Ssnator.--On the Goth ultima
James F. Simmons, of Johnson, was elected U.
s. Senator, in the place of Asher Robin; for six
years from the 18th of March next. He is n yhig
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Steamboat SuHk.--A few days ago the stea-
mcr Troy was sunk in the Ohio river between
Portsmouth and Grccnupsburg. She was filled
with dry goods and other merchandise for Cinciil-
natl about half of which was got CUT
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

The bodies of one of the ladies and one
of the children have been found.-Ua-
bash Republican.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

This state remains mistaken in her devotion to
the cause OF Democracy. She has given her cleo
toral vote to Mr.. Vaz Buren, by an increased
maturity
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Curious B0Rnei.-A bonnet is exhibiting at the
Institute in Niblo's Garden, New York, made Of
melon seed. 1t contains s,763 seeds and l7,776
stitches, each taken with needle This is a
monument of both patience nd industry.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
New Jersey,
New EUnrnpsl,irc.

OF "droad scar memory, has gone for Harrison
by reported majority of 2,2s5.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Minister 10 Aastria.-Bcnamin G. Howard, OF
Baltimore, has been appointed Minister to Aus
tria, in the place of Henry A. Muhlenbcrg, re-
signed.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20
Nlarylnal.

This state has gone for Harrison by majority
of 1901, according to the n. V Express of the
9TH inst
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

The First Snow.-Snow fell in Boston
on the Gath and 18th ult. TO the depth Of
all inch or two. Its fall was accompanied
by thunder and lightning Of the first wa
ter. At New BEDFORD large hail-stones
fell, and the thunder and lightning were
terrific. In the interior Of Connection,
snow fell to the depth Of three inches.
On the coast there was little or none |;
nor was there any thunder.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

A Fish oua Of the Net-~In Phladsl-
phia, few days since, man named
Trout was divorced from hic vile BY
proclamation. 49,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Il La,cyer's AdUice.-Lord Chief JUS
tice Rengan once said to a rich friend
who asked his opinion as to the probable
success of his son in the world :--"Sir,
let your SON forthwith spend his fortune
marry, and spend his wife's--and then
he may be expected to apply with ener-
gy to his profession" m
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

sers torn 10 fragments. and my hat was
spoiled and, moreover, sat shivering in
the garments which remained. SO l, in
my turn, levied on a COW that was milk
ing. and having improved her juice very
much by the addition of some rum, sat
down under the portico, and smoked the
cigar of meditation.
.sFhe walls Of the portico were, as usu-
al, scrubbed over by those who would
gain cheap celebrity. Railways read these
productions they are pages of human
life. The majority of the scribblers leave
name and nothing more; beyond that,
some few of their predictions are witty,
some sententious, mostly gross"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Learning is an ornament in prosperity
a refuge in adversely, and the best pto'
vision in old age.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-20

Weliave returns from this state, nearly com
petc, which will BE- found in another column
II will be discovered that the Democrats hav
probably carried tho state. but by reduced
majority.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-26
A NEW LTEM IN A BILL.

Some 25 years ago while Jerome Buona-
parte was travelling through New England
with large suite, he stopped over night at
the tavern ofan ayaricious old hunks in one
of the beautiful villages of Western Mass
achusetts. The landlord was an English
man born, ultra tory in his feelings, and
when he heard in the morning that he was
to have no less a person than brother Of
the great Napoleon, with ali extensive re-
tinue, for his guests at night his joy knew
no bouGds. Extra servants were employed
tho rooms were all cleansed, clean sheets
put upon the beds, chickens and turkies
were run down and had their necks rung--
in short every preparation was made to
give the prince a reception becoming his
high rank.
Night finally came, and with it came Jo-
rome Buonaparle with some twenty friends
and servants. Here was a windlall for an
old tavern keeper-here was business for
him. Supper was soon served, the disiin-
guished guests went TO bed at an early hour,
and at an early hour again next morning
breakfast was prepared and swallowed and
soon after every thing was arranged fol
their departure. There was one very i'm
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-26
NUllllbGF ~.
RDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 18AO.

portant duty still to be performed by the ta'
vern koeper--the making of the bill. Such
customers were scarce-Buonaparties sell
dom visited that part of the country--and
Bonilace was determined TO make the most
of the present visit He got along remarA
kably well with the bill until he run il up
TO 87j. This was not enough. The land
lord couldn't think Of letting the brother of
the greatest man Of the age of shortof $lO0
He figured it over again, added a little
here, and put in an extra there but after
all it only amounted to $50. 'The bill!
the bill = was shouted in his ears, but the
bill was'nO! right as he viewed it. All was
hustle and confusion, The French SER
wants were chaueIing and bustling about,the
carriages were all ready to start, t,aud nothing
was wanting but the bill.
"Why for you no make de bill!' said
the cashier of the party.
in one minute" relorted the landlord
scratching his head.
"By gar you must make him queek, or
ME no pay" continued the Frenc1man.
eyes. yes l hear you," siad the Iand-
lord, his eyes glancing from one carriage to
another.
Suddenly thought struck him. Amid
the unwonted olatter, jabber and din about
his ears, he reflected that he could turn all
The extra confusion and noise the visit had
occasioned to sume account. The stem
he had so long tried to conjure up was at
length found, and he Immediately finished
the bill with
TO making d-dfus8 generally, ,$2O.'
The paymaster just glanced at the amount,
paid the bill and was off instanter. Wheth-
er Jerome Buonaparle ever found out that
he had paid $40 for making d--d fuss
generally about Yankee tavern keepers
ffalI, Fiddler, or Mrs. Trollope should get
hold of this story they may rely upon its
authenticity.