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Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-03

The above article explains itself, and offers a
sufficient apology for the exclusion of all editorial
matter Our usual advertising matter is likewise
nearly all excluded. Next week we shall endeavor
to do aUeH as this week
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-03
Course of Van Buren, and General
HARRISON.

The next enquiry the committee were re-
quired to make. was whether Mr. VAN Bu-
rem or GEN. HARRISON while in Congress,
opposed or supported the fishing interest.
AS these gentlemen are now before the
people as candidates for the Presidency,
this becomes an important enquiry, and
one that every man engaged in the fisher
les ought to make before he gives his
vote.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-03

work boldly and declares that he "can no
longer hesitate to giue FULL ASSENT
TO the IMMEDIATE REPEAL of The
duties and The bounties. "
We now can see what we have got, and
are likely to get by voting for the candi-
dates of any party that presumes SO much
upon our ignorance, and submissive dis
position.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-03
The fisheries y great State
interest.

This repeal of the fishing bounties, is matter
which deeply concerns not only those engaged in
the fishing business, but the whole people. It is
one of the greatest interests of cur State, and
identified with her prosperity. Whoever attacks
that interest attacks the prosperity of the State,
and injuriously effects less every other
business and employment. The reduction of the
wages of labor, and of prices, which is avowed
by the present administration to be their peculiar
policy and which they say is to be produced by
the "SUB-TREAsURY," must necessarily bring
distress upon all classes, except the Custom House
and other public officers who live on fat salaries
and not by the sweat of the brow. 1t is calcu-
lated to make the rich richer, and the poor
poorer.
In examining this subject your committee have
endeavered TO dvest themselves of all party and
political bias anxious only to such results as
will promote those important interest which are
common TO us all.
I'LL which is respectfully submitted.
DAVID STINSON,
ANDREW TARBOX,
DAVID OLIVER,
EBEN. GREENLEAF,
JOHN WILLIS,
ELIAS BOOKINGS,
AMMI r. MITCHELL.
The above article explains ITSELF and offers
sufficient apology for the exclusion of all editorial
Enuf far o.. II - :.
Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-03
Wing papers against abolishing the
BOUNTIES.

On the other hand, your committee lind
that the wing and conservative papers,
which support Gen. Harrison for the Pres-
idency, at least all that have come to our
knowledge as expressing opinions OH this
subject, are the warm, decided advocates OF
the fishing interests and against abollshlng
the bounties. We have not found one ex-
ception, including wing papers in Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, &c. &c,
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
IScndaii's Exp osilor.

In consequence Of an unusual press of matter
for the last few weeks, we have not before day
published the Prospectus of KendalI's Expositor.
This work, 1t will be sccn will now bc shortly
commenced, and all who wish to obtain it should
have their names Immediately forwarded. Such
a work, at this time, cannot be otherwise hut in.
tcrcsling, and in the able hands of Nh Kendall,
whose reputation as writer this Prospectus alone
would be sufficient to establish, it will be decided
ly the greatest political work published, and the
ulfling consideration ofone dollar should prevent
none from reading it.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
A Bank Worth Having.

1t is the cry often heard in these times,
that banks won't discount. We know a
bank whose vault is well stored with the
richest treasures, which is opened to all
who are disposed to apply, and which,
through all the pressure, has been as ready
to discount as in the most prosperous
time. Gentle reader if you are content
to quit speculation, and willing simply to
make your mark, you can be accommoda-
ted. This bank has perpetual character,
and is known as the Grand Bank of Terra
Firma; an entrance may be found upon
the sunny side of the most of our hills.
Its keys, which you must grasp without
gloves, are the plough, the spade, and the
hoe. The only security it requires is
industry, endorsed by temperance, and it
seldom offers any thing but substantial
currency. Those who have made them
selves lean by complaining of hard times
and the scarcity of money, need only try
one experiment, and the sooner they take
the responsibility the better.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
PENNsYLvANIA.-The Harrisburg (po \

PENNsYLvANlA.-The Harrisburg Pa.
Keystone says: CHARLES OGLE. Of
Somerset, is named as the federal candi-
date for Governor of this state. His on
position to 'spoOns' indicates, however,
that he would not be candidate Of much
metal.
"Judge BANKS, of Reading, is also
named by some of the federal papers in
connection with the same office. The
federalists generally are in favor of banks,
and hence he may prove acceptable.
The democrats however are prepared to
drown them in a food of Porter.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

The Legislature of Ohio met at Columbus on
the 9TH inst and organizedb by electing the follow
ing officers:
In the Senate, Gen. WIN. Mclaughlin was
unanimously reelected Speaker; &. }. MNulty
was reelected Clerk and Samuel Barnell Ser
9cant at Arms
In the House, Seaburg Ford Esq, Of Gcauga,
was elected Speaker John N. Gallagher Clerk
and Mr.. Chapman, of Cadiz, Doorkceper There
were several haIlotings for Sergeant at Arms, but
UP 10 the 9th no choice.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

This disintsrested champion Of Whiggery, ac-
,uated by the seven principles Of his party, to wit
the five loaves and two fishes, made application,
it seems, to the whig House Of Representatives of
Ohio for the Office Of Door Keeper, as reward
for his services rendered But, alas, even this
sinal! favor was denied the great disciple of Vu-
can, and he has, il appears. been sen. home TO
suck his Paws during the winter, or make horse
Shoes or his fellow citizens Of Salt Creek town
snip, who win scarcely ever again elect him to
the Office Of constable. The Ohio Statesman
ssya Athe Office hunters were a. thick as "hnckle
berries and sorne even, hearing Of the crowd in
she city, returned before getting here There is
any quantity Of the disappointed, and no one
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Hints TO Mechanics.

When you are obliged to obtain credit
for your stock, be very careful to whom
you apply, as a creditor who is himself
"in the screw" may ruin you. Never
get credit for small sums-nor for any
sum in different places - better owe
what you are obliged to at one place, or
TO one man. Every man to whom you
owe five dollars, will trouble you as
much, if not more, than the one to whom
you owe an hundred. 1t is easier to sa-
tisfy one man than twenty. Give TO your
best customers only short credits and
when it has expired, collect promptly.
Be diligent in your business-faithful to
your word-moderate in your expendi-
tures-temperate in your habts-just in
your dealings-mora in your principles
take care to get married to good sem
sible girl, one that will not try to pick
quarrel with You about every trife which
does not concern her at all, and one that
will reason with you and admit her error,
when convinced of it-and, above all,
never forget to encourage and pay the
PRINTER-and you may defy lawyers,
sherihs, duns, prisons and the blue devils,
lead a happy life and always have an
easy conscience.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
The Islnck Sea Wheat

Has been cultivated TO some extent in the
West. 1t would be we'll if farmers would
inform us whether their experience agrees
with the following. If so, it should be
made known, that the destructive ravages
of the past year, and to which we are par
dcularly liable in the West, may be avoi-
ded.-Union .4gricaliurist.
"Many of our farmers" says the Coos
Co. (Me.) Democrat, shave made the
experiment Of sowing theBlack SeaWheat.
The main object of sowing this variety is
to avoid the rust, which often proves inju-
rious to wheat crops in this vicinity. So
far as we have heard the result Of this
experiment, the object has been fully gain
ed. In one instance where the Black Sea
Wheat and the common variety were sown
side by side in the same field, the latter
was almost entirely destroyed by rust,
while the former remained untouched, and
gave good promise of an abundant har-
vest" -
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Ffvss The Ne,c Hdre', Register.
.Wha, will the Democrats do.''
Cr,, ofHe Wh;r,

Cry cfMe Wigs.
What will they dol They will rally to save
Their land from the foe-from mountain and glen
In strength they will come, true-heared and h;ave
Man binds not the wiIfds, controls not the wave
And thinks he to conquer firm patrio,s-when
Contending for rights, they determine to be,
Thoughtyrants should threaten-unshackrd& Stree.
What will they do! What have they ever done!
Cnccssingly toll for freedom and truth,
Nor shrink from the conflict, till victory won,
They see the work ended so nobly begun.
Tie wisdom of age, the vigor of YOUTH
Will unitei in the elort-bless'd d may it be,
That no cloud may darken the home of the free,
VIVA, will they dol They will s,eadiast remain,
With principles pure, with purposes high,
The laws of their country will firmly sustain,
Love for Libcrty's cause, will fondly retain;
To her aid they will hasten when danger is nigh
This, this will they do, who determine to be
Whatever oppresses-unshackled and fcce'
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

sro'rS more deeply and despairingly than the
great Mr. Eear, who was Tilted out of his fair pro-
speetS and the promised ,oashing to send to
ms EAsrERS friends who took him "lor better or
Tor worse for the time being.
"Mr Bear says all manner ofhsTd thing. Of his
party, and is at last convinced, tina, 'repubEcs are
u7gT0teiiL" 1t is thus the hardest workers get
the least Pcy. The anil is hard, but this ingrat,
ituic is harder than sail ,catyt"
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Ab0iitsouisni.

Now that the presidential contest is over, and
the public mind somewhat reposed, we may cx'
pcct the Abolilionists TO resume their fanotica
schemes, and again dergc the land with innam
natory publications, which, if the proper course
is not adopted, may lead to an excitement even
more violent and dangerous than the one we have
just passed through.
The citizens of Georgia, in Convention, re-
solved "rhat they will hold no argument with
the Abotionists," considering them as fanatics,
and rather to be pitied for their weakness, than
taunted for their acts
We agree with the citizens of Georgia, that il
tho Aboitonists were left to enjoy their own SEN
timents unmolested and the friends of the Union
were TO laugh at their folly, and regard then
doctrines as unworthy Of consideration, they
would soon fit their brief existence and be con-
signed to the shades; for such a cause can sub
sict and gain par,sans only by keeping up an ex-
citement, which cannot be done unless ther move
mcnts are regarded with too much importance.
AS humble advocates of the great Democratic
nists, and advocated the rights Of the South. We
thought and perhaps were correct that the south
wished their friends in the North to stand by
them, and assist them to dissipate the dark and
lowering clouds which were gathering over then
heads, and threatened the destruction of their III
siitutions and in return, it was natural to expect
that they would not forsake their friends IN the
North. But the result Of the recent cciccton
in majority Of the southern states indicates that
their fears were only fegned for, instead OF JOIN
ing in with their friends and natural allies of the
North, they have formed coalition with the
very faction they pretended so much to fear, and
il has come to pass that the great champions OF
States Rights in the South have gone hand IN
hand with a Sladc Saitonstall, Stevens, Adams,
&c. their deadliest enemies of the North. By this
coalition they have succeeded in clccting aprcsl-
dent; but have at the same time, given the Aboll-
iionists claim upon the dominan, party that will
give them no inconsiderablc influence in the ad-
mnis,ration of the government, result the most
injurious TO the South. But should they now be
kicked offby the dominant party, which they pro-
badly will be, the consequence will be equally
pcrncious The Abotioniss boast. and every
body else knows it, that without their votes Gen.
Harrison could never have been elected. Now
if their great claims upon the whig party are dis
regarded, their ungrateful treatment must beget
sympathy for them and thus, whatever they may
lose in the way of Offices, will be more than dou-
bly, made up by the new accessions to their
ranks. In whatever light, therefore, the conduct
Of the majority Of tho Southern states may be
viewed it cannot but be productive of the most in
jurions effects, and should the rights and tranquil
lliy Of the South for the coming four years be in
vaded, there will be none to blame more for it
than themselves.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

BALLs.-As Balls are all the rage in
these parts, we publish from an exchange
paper. for the benefit of our dancing
friends. "a new cotillion, and how to
dance it. First couple forward, wheel
and fire--second couple, di,to--alamode
at the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
men cross hands-lades kiss overnight
and wrong-pussey--lemonade all--frst
couple canter round the whole posse
comitatus---second do.--,hird do.---fourih
do.-bob your cocoa nuts, and then 90 to
roost."
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Now-SLErGnING.-The Harris
burg (?a.) Keystone OF the 9th inst. says: "On
Friday evening last our first snow for this winter
fell to the depth ofabout two inches. On Sunday
morning it again commenced showing, and con-
tinued through the day, making in all a coat of
about one foot in depth where it was not drifted.
Since Monday Morning we have had plenty Of
the music of BELLS which from present appearan-
ces is likely to cont nuc. Wkel the snow remains
and is beaten down, it makes good foundation
for sleighing and should the weather continue cold
with an occasional addition snow, we shall have
plenty of sIeighng for the comfort of horses and
drivers ifnot to satisfy sleigh riders.
"Cold winter is come with his cold chilling
breath,
And the icicles hang at the door,
All nature is wrapped in the mantle of death:
Now's the time to remember the poor
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
United States Asruufor.

The Hon. Levi Woodbury. has been elected by
TIE New Hampshire House of Representatives
a United States Senator, for siA years from tn.
fourth Of March next, in the place of Mr.. Hub
bard, whoec term will then expire. Mr.. Wood
bury received li5 votes, Gen James Wilson ~
and there were from 10 to Is votes scattering
Th. Senate Immediately afterwards concuucd in
the election by a vote OF 10 5.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Ns'o STATE Of NagarQ-A writer in the New
York Evening Post is out for division Of the
state of New York. He suggests the propriety of
calling the new state the State of Niagara. The
proposition seems to have considerable popularity
in New York.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Sao,c.-rhc Ohio Statesman says; "We
have about as large fall Of snow as we have
witnessed for some years and the seighing peo-
pie seem to be taking advantage of by the con-
tinucd tinglng Of the bells. The weather is mod
crate and cloudy"
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

The Remains cfd Hero.-on the Goth instant
the remains of Gen. Mercer, of Virginia, who was
mortally wounded at the battle of Princeton, were
removed from Christ Church Burial ground to
Laurel Hill Cemetry, near Philadelphia. This
removal has been undertaken by the st. Andrews
Society, who, at considerable expense, have pro-
cured monument to be erected on the spot.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

The Baltimore American of Tuesday says:-
THE average depth of snow which fell on Friday
Saturday and Sunday is about sixteen inches. In
many places, owing to the driving northeaser
which prevailed, it lies in drifts ten or twelve feet
high. The snow storm here was a heavy rain at
Norfolk"
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
NEWS BY THE MAILS,

TIE Mmuguyaiioa.-The Keystone says, "The
of Ohio state that the President elect
is to be accompanied to the seat of Government
by "thirty thousand horsqmcn." We have no
doubt there will be at least that number in at
tendance, who will be anxious to ride into of
fee"
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

FemaIe Counteteiter-We learn from the Lou
syille (Ky.) Gazette that at the recent session Of
the Criminal Court in that city, Mrs. Brigham,
who was tried on an indictment charging her with
passing counterfeit money, was convicted and SEN
fenced to two years imprisonment in the pcniten-
tiarv.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Bull VS.. Locomotirc.-Thc Lancaster (Pa.) In
telIigencer says; "On Saturday last the train
of cars were coming down from Lancaster, Pa,
when near the Gap, the locomotive was attacked
by bull. The poor fellow made three efforts to
push the engine over, but finding it was no 90, he
went of, muitering determination to do better
next time.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Emigrants.-The Buffalo IN. W Advertiser
SAYS "a detachment oftwo hundred persons most
" farmers from New England, are now congrc-
eating here and will proceed in day or two for
Illinois. The men and boys arc sturdy, athletic
fellows, and the mothers and daughters are the
very picture of health itself."
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Good.-The wife of William Bell, Esq, T. M
at Fontana, Walworth county, Wisconsin, in 81
months, has given birth to four fat children of tn,
real Durham breed all democrats.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Ottawa, ILL.,, Friday, December q, $40.
Prcsidcnt's Message.

The Message of President Van Buren, to Con-
cress was received too late for this weeks paper,
but shall be given in our next There was no
quorum present on the 9TH in the lower House of
Congress, and consequently it was not read before
the sth inst This document is fully as able as
any of Mr.. Van Buren's previous Messages tho
no, quite so lengthy.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

A 7Hiring yiiage.--A Michigan paper pub
ished at Jackson says: ave have in this village
one distillery in operation, and two others in the
progress of ercction--one ball alley, three billiard
rooms, fifteen places for retailing sprituous !.
au ,rs, and the State Prison"
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Peoria County Contested Election.

Peoria County Contested Election.
Dec. ls.--The report of the select
committee on the contested election of
Peoria county, came up for consideration
The question being on Mr.. Hardin
amendment TO the resolution of the com
mittee, stating that Mr. Purple had not a
majority of votes.
The amendment was discussed bv
Messrs. Peck, Hardin, McClernand and
Lincoln.
Mr.. PARSONS offered an amendment TO
the effect that whereas there is doubt
and that therefore the election be referred
back TO Peoria county and that the Cover
nor be required to order a reelection
without delay.
After several motions were made for adj
jOurnmentit was carried, leaving the ques-
ton on Mr.. PARSONS amendment.
The resolution for the appointment of
a committee to repair to Lockport for the
purpose Of examining into the conduct of
the Board Of Canal Commissioners, lays
on the table, awaiting the report of the
Board
SESATg-Dec. 0-Mr. Kirkpatrick introduced
resolution directing the committee on finance
to inquire into the oxpcdieNcy of increasing the
capital stock of the State Bank of Illinois and the
Bank of Illinois, and that the dividends arising
from said stock be set apart for the purpose of
paying the interest on the State debt with leave
to report by bill.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Union CanGi-The Unon Canal Company
have commenced widening their canal to the same
dimensions as the Pennsylvania Canal This
will afford an outlet sufficient to answer the pur-
poses Of the Swatara Coal region and give them
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

"Tom, do you smoke ?" mo, but
my wife does-I mean she as got a very
heXcellent chimney to home vot does"
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
"Thc GcuIu, orIibcr,,.

Is the title Of new Abolition paper lately started
at Lowell, in this county. 1t is published by the
Lasait county Anti Slarry Society, and is edited
with ability.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

Three American Ostriches have been brough, to
Buffalo; they are four feet high, and resemble the
African species.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Election Of attorney General.

Dec l7.--Mr. JOSIAH LAMBoRN, of
Jacksonville, being nominated by Mr.
MeClernand, received IS votes - Mr..
Woodson 40 votes-scattering 3. Mr..
Lamborn was hereupon declared duly
elected Attorney General.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

The population Of Ohio, according to the late
census, is about 100000 This State in point
of population, now ranks the third in the Union.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

600, which is invested in the capital stock of the
banks.
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

message; bet he is not clothed by law
with the power to coerce reports from
those officers. Mr.. r. defended the
Governor at length in reply to Mr.. Gate
woodland remarked that his adminstra.
ton had been characterized by ability and
lntegrity-and had met the appreciation
of the people in his section of the State
so far as he had been able to learn it, il
1t had not in the gentleman's.
Election If Ua1ed States Senator.
A postscript in the State Register of the l7th
instant says; "Agroeably to a joint resolution
passed by the General Assembly on Saturday
last, the two houses met in joint meeting on
wednesday; and on the first ballot, elected the
Hon. SAMUEL McRoBEHTs Senator Of the Uni
ted States, to serve for six years from the 4th o.
March next The vote was strictly Il party ono
every Democratic member of the Legislature
being in his place and voting for the Senator
elect. Mr. Cullom, OF the Senate, and Messrs
Bennett and Francis, of the House, Wing mem
bers, being absent from indispositIon, as was sta
ted by their friends. The vote stood as follows
For Samuel McRoberts, II
" Cyrus Edwards, 50
" f. d. Baker,
Mr.. Edwards, of the House, voted for f. D
Baker
In the convention of the Democratic member,
of the Legislature, which met on Tuesday eve
ming previous to the election, the vote for Sena
tor stood as follows:
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
Result Of the Presidential Election.

The following table exhibits the number of
electoral votes given for MARTIN VAN BuREN
and WILLiAM II. HARRISON at the late Presi-
hential election:
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25

After this result was announced, the conven-
ton unanimously resolved to support Samuel
McRoberts as the Democratic candidate for Sena-
The Illinois free trader., 1840-12-25
BALLs.-As Balls are all the rage in

VAN BunrN's majority,