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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
For The Illinois Free Trader

MEssns. WEAVER g. HrsE-Our election for
Representative and county officers has lust expir-
ed, and |, as Democrat have Just reason of
feeling proud of the result; but can all the Dem
ocrats Of this place say the same! Why did Ger.
tain members of the Democratic party residing in
Ottawa, abandon their posts, and forsake the re-
publican standard in the hour of need WHY
did thy reluctantly extend the helping hand to
our Democratic candidate for Representative, and
merely in formal manner support him, while
they (if the secrets of their hearts were known
wished HIS defeat Where has our Central Cor
responding Committee been during the canvass
and the heat of the battle Echo answers where!
| call the attention of the Democracy to these
facts, and hope that men hereafter will be Judged
by their pyactice and not by their Professions
II the democratic party wish to preserve their
purity, and consequently their future triumpi,they
must cleanse their ranks from all preteaders, aud
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
For the Rn0is Free 1rader.
Captain burnett.

We take this opportunity of expressing our
high esteem for this gentleman, for the noble and
dlsinierestcd eXerons he used during the recent
contest. On his return from the East he was
threatened and browbeaten for expressing his sem
tments upon the contest that was then coming
on. Every exerton was used to awe him into 81
lcnce, and to deter him from using his influence
IN favor of the democratic candidate. But with
fearless independence, and with true devotion to
the cause of freedoms regardless of consequences,
he enters the political field, visiting every portion
of the district, addressing the people, and arrous-
ing them to action. And we are happy to say
that he has now the qualification of seeing the
cause for which he has aboured so zealously, sue
cesslul, And let the result-each the foulmouthed
DISCLAIMERS who dared to attack the reputation of
highminded, honorable, and worthy citizen, to
bolster up an unholy cause that we have an in
telllgent community, which will ever express at
the polls their honest indignation at such base and
unjustitiable means for mere party purposes. The
same means were iesorted to to injure Mr.. Dodge.
Whilst he was using every exertion to explain
the principles of his party and to forward the
cause of Democracy, he was ascailed with the
keenest shafts Of malice, the ioulcst calumnies
were circulated on the eve of the election in the
remotest part Of the district so that it prevented
contradiction. But after all the cxertons of our
opponents, after the many wilful falseboods and
the many false issues they attempted to make the
cause of truth has been successful. We are
proud to say that the appeal has been made to the
sovereign people, and they have rendered the ver-
dict, That the cause of Democracy is the cause of
truth and reason, MANY CITIZENS.
Ottawa, August L
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

TO be commeinorated by solemn acts of de-
votion TO Almighty God. 1t ought TO be
solemnized with pomp, shows, games,
sports, bells, bon-fires and iluminaiions
from one end of the continent to the ether
fromlh time forward forever" The
custom ought never to fall into disuse.
We rejoice for no local, for no party cause
ofrejoicing. We rejoice for notorious
freedom, consummated on the day ofwhich
this is the anniversary: and we should,
by emitting tc celebrate this day, repress
those exalted feelings which spring spon-
taneous in the breasts of freemen on each
returning anniversary, and be guilty Of
the basests ingratitude TO the memory Of
these'venerated men, who, by the aid of
the Alnighty's arm, obtained and have
bequeathed us such country
Columbia land of the free. MAY thy
course be as happy and prosperous forever
as it heretofore has been.
Be hallowed, Columbia thou palace Of Freedom
The hearts of thy sons is her iayodie theme
When dauntless she dareS the proud tyrant 10
tread on
The land that the fee AMI the valiant have won
Thy broad flowing rivers, Thy lakes like the ocean
And lofty green woodlands view with emotion.
But Oh! with patriot wannest devotion,
! view thee, Columbia, The land Of the free.
May thy laws be as pure as the snow on thy
mountains
Thy Union as firm MS the rocks on thy shore;
AID only when time his last moments is counting
May angels proclaim, thy Republic S no more
Wherever thy siar-studded ensign ii planted.
May Freedom exuting see Tyranny 81 grave;
And DER il the freeman, with bosom undaunled
Triumphanhy breaking the chain Of the slave.
May the deeds Of thy N'ashing,ot. peerless in
story
The sun of than SYSTEM that led thee to glory
Stil still, be the path-saiding light that shines
DER thee,
And happy Columbia for ages shall be fee
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
E.OaiSiann.

The returns from this state are not yet com
pletc but we have every reason to believe that the
Democrats have elected two out of the three
members Of Congress, and, probably, thc Admin
atraiion party will have majority in the next lc-
gisaturc The whole delegation in the National
House of Representatives at its last session was
composed of Wings. This is, therefore, a gain
OF two SO we so. Our advces are from the
New Orleans Courier of July Is.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

1aree hundred miles a day,--rhc Daily Bulla.
10 Journal says that the splendid steamboat
Eric, Capt Titus, returned from Chicago on
last Saturday n week, with large number o,
passengers and three hundred barrels of -four aud
pork. The run of The Erie on this occasion is
worthy of record. She left Chicago on Tuesday
morning at half past nine o'clock, touched at ten
intermediate ports, took in passengers and wood
and arrived 81 Buffalo at At. minutes past two ON
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
Rieafi, ofnu Editor.

The Manhattan Advertiser comes to ia This
morning clothed in black, announcing the death
ofits its 70 mer talented editor, BENJANrv Franz
Liz SHEAp--oged 40 years. Mr.. SNEAD was
well and iavorably known to the corps editorial,
and whilst connected with the Advertiser, he was
always found on the side of correct principles and
discussed all subjects with candor and dignity,
while his ready wit cnliyened the columns of his
paper, and contributed much to the amusement of
the reader. Reqpiesca in paee
The probability is that our friend Mr.. II. S.
kNApp will continue the publication of the
paper
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
The Crep, i'm Western New York.

A correspondent of the Rochester Dai.
ly Democrat, writing from Buffalo, after
having traversed the Western part of the
State, remarks:-Throughout all this part
of the State, the prospects of agriculture
are remarkably encouraging. Wheat has
an almost unprecedented growth of straw,
and 1t is said to be filing finely. Many
fields are already whitening for the har-
vest, and the continued warm weather is
rapidly carrying the whole beyond the
reach Of rHSf--the only foe which the
wheat grower has now to fear. A very
few days will place it beyond all possible
danger of harm from that event. The
growth of Indian corn is thus far NEST
luxurlant. There is larger number of
acres under cultivation in the western part
of the State than probably ever before,
and farmers say that the prospects of the
crops have never been better. Barley.
Oats. Potatoes, &c. promise full returns !;
and the hay crop is immense, and with
another week of good weather, will be Sc
cured in first rate order.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

The Boston Post says that the Hon. Mr. Fom-
Ter, who was a member of Congress with General
Harrison, has published letter, in which he'says
that he knew Harrison as a supporter of the elder
Adams, and that he has seen him ,cear a BLACK
C0CKADE.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

Census Of Inca. 49, The Burlington Gazette,
Judging from the partial returns of the census Just
taken, estimates the present population of Iowa at
10000. Lee county has a population of $500
and upwards, Des Moines about 5000, Van Bu-
rem from 5000 to 1000, Henry $500, Jefferson
over 1000, Louisa 1000, Muscatine 1000,
Washington 1000, Johnson say 1900, Cedar
estimated at $500, &c.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

of boiling soft water take three quarts,
and of fresh tamarinds one quarter-put
them in an earthen Jar for three or four
hours.-strain off the liquor-bottle it,
and in about four weeks it will DC fl for
use. A wine glass full in hot wealth
er, is one of the most agreeably healthful
nectars, and most powerful extinguishers
of thirst ever discovered.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
The burning Mountain.

This coal mine, which we have fire.
quenty noticed, and which took fire a.
bout eighteen months since, continues
burning with renewed force. There are
now three distinct craters, varying in di-
ameter from thirty to sevcnty-Gve feet,
and each at depth of from fifteen to
twenty-five below the surface The hea,
emanating from the craters is extremely
intense, from which issue immense vol
umes of smoke, and the smell Of sulphur
is any thing but agreeable. The rumbling
noise would make visiter think OF earth.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

root out the nauseous weeds that flourish in the
morning and hang then dropping heads during
the heat of the day.
gave these few remarks for the purpose of re-
minding some OF those who assume tie name Of
Democrat, to stand by their party hereafter, and
not halt and talter in the hour of need. A word
to the wise is sufficient.
VIM. L. ARMSTRONG.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
NEWS BY THE MAILS.

Kthed cM ScWhe,-In Scaghticokc, N. Y.
on Tuesday last, as a Mr.. John Knickcrbockcr
aged % years, was placing grain cradle upon
his shoulder, it slipped from his hands and the
scythe severely cut an artery in the calf of his
leg. He blcd to death short time after his re-
moval home.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
New Sill Will

An English manufacturer, residing in
Turin, is said to have invented new
silk mill, the mechanism of which is so
extremely simple, that it may be worked
by children only ten years old, and yet
produces three times the quantity of twist
made by the old mills in the same period,
and of a much superior quality.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

II is computed that there are in England one
million of horses used for labor-and two hun
dred thousand for pleasurc-all of which are sup
posed to consume the produce of seven millions
of acres.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

If a seaman should put about every
time he encountered head wind, he
would never make voyage. SO he who
permits himself to be bafiled by adverse
circumstances, will never make the vow
age Of life.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

A Wag P,eeedsat.--In 1903 the Grand Jury
of Windsor county, VT, found a bin of indict-
ment against Jireh Durkee, ian evil disposed
person. for demanding specie on the bills of the
Woodstock branch of the Vermont State bank.
We recommend this item to the special attention
Of Nicholas the first
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
From the Manhattan Advertiser.
The Manhattan Bank,

This institution was closed to-day bv q
writ OF mandamus, which was applied fol
by Bank Commissioner Hubbard. and
granted by Judge Potter, on the ground
of false statement having been made and
sent to the Auditor of State-and, also,
for having issued small notes of less
denomination than five dollars, in violation
of law.
Our uncompromising hostility to faith
less and irresponsible corporations, IL well
known, wherever we are known but
there are circumstances connected with
the transactions in the case of this Bank,
which induce us to recommend to the pub
lie suspension of their opinion until the
whole investigations are completed when,
as we are informed, publication will be
made of its affairs, and the causes that
led to It's present condition. We think
note holders would be unwise in suffering
a sacrifice on the money, as we have con-
tidence in the ultimate solvency of the
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

ARRAY at JsBironuA.-A serious aiiiay oc-
CURED at Jacksonville Ind, on the night of the
9th inst, between party of young men and some
negroes, which resulted in the death of one of
the young men by the name of Rufus Cunning
ham, and in the wounding of two others. The
catastrophe was the result of an attempt to lynch
a negro.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

possible, 10 ndnce the laborors To support their
candidate. But they signally failed, and in this
county, as in Cook and win, they have been tn
umphantly defeated, aud once more lclt to broo-
over their "unholy combinations"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

Massachusetts has disbanded her militia thro'-
out and repealed the whole old system. Volun-
teer companies are hereafter to be relied on slim
ulated by small annual stpcd to each man.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08
FOR ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE pRESOtNT,

QJ'Ihe election being now over, and having
accommodated number ofsubscribers by publish
ing the proceedings of the different 9TH Of July
celebrations, we hone hereafter to give the misce-
lancous department of our paper more attention.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

A Presem.-Ihe Government of the United
States have ordered some splendid rifles and pis-
tolls of Colts Patent Fream Manufacturing Co.,
for the lmaum of Muscat
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

CURIOUS Discovery At Benares. III
the East Indies, in vault under ground,
a printing press was found, with movea.
bic type, set up, all in state Of tolerable
preservation. They had probably been
there for upwards Of 1000 years,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

Twelve millions Of silk worms are now feeding
at the cocooncry of p. Physick, Esq, Hghfcld
near Germantown, Pa.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

1t is said that American bank stock and canal
and railway shares are held in Great Britain to
the extent of nearly S2O0,000,OoO.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-08

Saturday afternoon thus running the tip of
200 miles in four days.
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PoLITIoAL MISCELLANY.
Interesting TestimOny1

Moses Dawson, the editor Of the leading
Van Dursn paper in Cincinnati, some hvs
years since, wrote biography OF 0spsruI
Harrison. He is now opposed to his cleo!
tion to the Presidency, and supports the
cause Of the present incumbent. lie has
begun, in his paper, series OF letters to the
old General on the policy Of the Wing party.
IL the first Of these he uses the following
language, which forms q rare and honorsbis
exception TO that employed by most Of tho
opponents Of General Harrison.
THAT il is painful as well rs on ungra-
cious task to give opposition to the eIevstIvn
of friend to any office, um free TO declare.
and more particularly is IL 30 TO me whem
that Office is tire highest To which any man
can aspire but ] aatter myself that this
circumstance Is the most conclusive evIdencs
OF my interestedncss in the case. In the
work alluded TO, have represented you as
a brave and capable commander, dlsintcr-
ested patriot and an honest man (; oil Ut
which did and do yet believe you to be;
and to the utmost VI my weak ability de-
Tended you against what ] consci entiousiy
believe TO be the foues, slanders, and of
those counts in your favor, 7 have never yet
had reason to repent, Ir in my future re-
marks, then, ] may impugn your political
opinions, or contest your judgment on constl.
tutional questions, | must moi be considered
as doubling Of the purity Of your motives OF
the honesty VI your Intentions"
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Wore valuable Tc stimonys

The Hon. Elisha Whitlesey recently
made q speech at Cleveland, OHIO, 10 the
course of which he correctly observed, that
no man would have been safe IL he had re-
ported the SANDERS Of the party press " this
day, sgainst Gen. Harrison during the last
war. Magnanimous and humane, no mar
living, said Mr.. W., would go further 10 meet
an enemy than Gen. II. Daring the time
that was with him, he was always the last
one in camp who closed his eyes in sleep, the
last who laid his head upon his pallet, aid
the first who started at the beat OF the
reveille In the morn. lie was ever vig'lant,
and more active, energetic, business sud
honest n,nn does not live than Gen. flarIi.
son. The country now look TO him with tbs
sume confidence of success a. they did
when he took command Of the army, and
drove from our land the savage Indians anu
The BRITISH foe.
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Court Of Probate, .Ntwpor, June !, 1910.
A N Instrument of Writing purportiug to
IA be the Last Will and Testament o
Phete Sheffield, dec. was presented for rro-
bate and Letters testamentary thereon
II is ordered, that the same be received
md the consideration thereof referred to a
Court Of Probate, to be holden at the State
House in Newport, on the first Monday in
July next, at 8 o'clock a. m. and that pre-
vious notice be given, by publishing copy
OF this order, three several times in the Her.
aid ofhe Times, for oil persons interested to
appear at said time and place and be heard.
A true copy--wltnsss:
June 4. Il. II. HowLANp, Pro- elk
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vENIIE sobscribers would respectfully inform
II. the Ladies' Of Newport and its vicinity that
they have taken the Store in Mrs. Townsend :,
building Thamos-street, recently occupied by the
late John Corey, where they intend keeping n
general assortment Of .NILLLN'ERY .4RTI-
CLES, such as Florence Bonneis and all kinds
Of Foreign Stock in the Straw limo. Also, MI
kinds of American Straw 3onneis, stock for
Bonncts, and Palm Leaf liooJs-nlso Bonnet
Trimmings Of every description. They hive
engaged aiiliiners from Boston who will be in
The Store TO trim Bonnets in the first style.
! Bonncts Of all kinds repaired al short notice.
The subscribers have nm establishment in New
port Tor the manufacture Of all kinds Of Straw
Gonnets-- foreign and domesic-where the trade
can be supplied at Wholesale at the shortest no
tice, and at reasonable prices.
FRENCH s. DRAPER.
Newport, apri! 9, 1910.
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French, English, and American Prints
Mousseline de Laine-Brochellas-- he
Cassinets-- -Broadcloths-

rrencn, English, and American Irints,
Mousselne de -Brochellas-
Cassinets--B Broadcloths-
Cassimeres-plaid Lastings-
SILKS for DRESSES and BON-
NETS, viz :
Black, blue black, and more than fif-
ty different colors and shades Of SILKS,
consisting Of plaid, figured and plain
Gro de Afi'rique-Poult de Soi-Gro
de Swiss--Gro dc Nap--Italian and
Canton Silks.
Bonnet, cap and neck Ribbons-a
rich and fashionable variety of cheap
and elegant RIBBONS.
Summer fannels, fancy colored bonn
bazines, black and blue blk ditto-Ale-
pines Scarls-fancy hdkfs.-fancy and
staple Shawls-cotton Hosiery, cheaper
than ever before known.
Superior kid Gioves--cheap cotton
dtto--Irish Linens Sheetings and
Shirings- colorcd and white tablcing-
For sale at
ap3O] JAMES HAMMOND'S.
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Administrators A Notice.

THE undersigned having been appointed
Il by the Hon. Cour, of Probate OF The town
of Newport, Administrator on tho estate Of
Wiiian, Louie, late of Newport, dec, and
given bonds as the law directs, requests all
persons having domards against said estate
to present them for settlement, aud those
indebted to make payment.
Us. MUNRO.
Newport, June 4, 1910.
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THEN.

During the last war with England, when
General Harrison was winning hrs victories
over the British and Indians OF the North
west, and Illuminating the dsrk wilderness
of the lakes with the blaze Of his glory,
the Richmond Enquirer repel!rd with lndig-
nation an insinuation that that brave cou-
dueror was q fsde ralist.
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For ale,
find immediate possession gipea.

N& THAT valuable Estate in Mid
EMsslA dletown, about one and half mile:
$d lli& from the State House, in New
E$asxtSz5 port. now the residence Of Bon.
DEN WooD, Esq, containing about three acres
Of land, with new and elegant dwelling House
thereon, finished in the most modern and fash
ionable style, very convenient, and sufficiently
capacious for a large family. There is also a
Barn, and every necessary out building thereon
all new, and built Of the best materials.
For further information aud terms, which will
be liberal, apply to
BENZ. MUMrORD. Attorney,
For SAM'L. ST. JOHN, Jun'r. Assignee
Newport, Feb. 20lh, lS40.
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Cloth Dressing, COIOring, & c.

HNIiE subscriber, respectfully informs bis
T. friends and the public, that he continues
to carry on the CIsth Dressing aud Coioriig
business at the well known MILL, formerly
rented by Gould & Durfee, in Portsmouth, and
will be happy to wait on his old customers and
the public as heretofore.
THOMAS GOULD.
Portsmouth, April 8, ls4o.
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EE UsSIA Diapers of good quality.
3 q Heavy brown Cotton Sheetings,
able Covers Of different sizes,
Brown Linen Table Cloths,
Cheap spring Calicos.
Blue Jeans-blue lwilled Cotton Stripes,
Sattinets, Cassimeres, SC, for snle cheap a
ap21 JOHN TOWNSHIPS.
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now.

That General Harrison is the candidate Of
the people for the highest office in their gifl,
in opposition to on administration rotten to
the core with corruption, this SAME Rich
mond Enquirer, under the condn Of tho
same editor, is deDouncing the same Genef.
al Harrison as 4 black cockade iedcrahst
af hq9
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NEW
Tailoring Establish mcnt,

No. TO, Thamfs-strstk
rINHE Subscribers have entered into Co.par,-
u ner.hip under the firm Of
PREUFERT & TlLLEY,
aud taken the store Ee,t north of VIM. JAmc,
Tiilc,'s. where they intend to keep constantly
on hand a good nssoumen, Of Iroadcoths, Cas-
si,neres, veains., Gloves, Hosiery, Stocks, Bo-
sons, Collars, aud all such articles ne are georr-
sIly called f,r ut a similar establishment Gar
ment. made TO c,der at short notice, and wnr-
ran,ei to it,
B.--CurrtSe particularly attended to.
A shsts Of the public patronage is tospoeliplly
volici,ed W.. y. PRrvFrR-,
May D, it5a WM. t. TiLLsr.
WSrioJ. OF 1 Girls ss appreciates, TO the
TSrsrng .wncss.
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WOOL CARDING, SPINNING, s.
MANUFACTURING.

:" A4N = L HO Y ONTINO'
'HNIIE public are respectfully informed, that
the subscriber will carry on the Wool
Carding, Spinning e. Manufaettving business,
at the MILL, occup.sd by the late firm Of Gould
& Duriee in Portsmouth, and hopes bis old
friends and patrons in that branch Of the busi-
ness, will favor him with their custom.
ISAAC L. DURFEE.
Portsmouth, April 8, 1910.
N. B.-Articles intended for either Of the
above establishments may be left with Sanford
AImy, Little Compton WIN. Almy, Tiverton
J. Clifford, Bristol Ferry Underwood Carr,
Edward Stanhope, or B. u. Wilbour, Newport
and at d. Browns Hotel, Portsmouth.