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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

TIE Hon. james Buchanan, Senator from Pa.
addressed the citizens Of Baltimore on the even
ing Of the 3lst of Jnly, at celebration of the
passage of the Independent Treasury bill, held in
that city,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

between Missouri and Mexico appears to be pros
ecu,cd with activity A few days ago wagon
arrived from chihuahua, with $4,000 in bullion
and coin. The wagon left Chihuahua on the 10Th
of March last, in company with abou, forty others.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

A Doubtful Matfer.-Chicf Justice Shaw has
decided that if woman have good evidence of
the death Of her husband, and marry another, and
he shall come up living man subsequently, she
is not guilty of bgamy but it is doubtful whose
wife she is
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Tide Water CanaL-The number of canal
barges which arrived at Havrc do Grace from July
18th to July 10Th inclusive, was sixty-one-from
the interior of Pennsylvania, laden with iron,
coal, grain -four tobacco, etc.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

IO,cQ md Wisc0nsn.-The Hawk Eve" pub
fishes table giving the population of the differ
ent counties in IoNa ard Wisconsin. Iowa con-
tans population of AZ, ll7-Wisconsin 30,u7.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Tempermce.-The Chicago Democrat says
" Eigh.y-nine persons signed total abstinence
pledge at the Presbyterian church on Sunday af-
ternoon last, for the first time.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Usage LsGd.-A parcel of 227 pigs of lead,
mined on the borders Of the Usage River, reached
ST. Louis few days ago. 1t is the first arrival of
lead from the Usage country and is believed to be
the forerunner of an extensive trade.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

The CyVps--The st. Louis Bulletin says "As
far as we can learn, the corn crops throughout
the State promise most luxurart return. In
this county we have never seer. them look better
at this season.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21
<aIint Lem.

The Chicago Democrat says "a letter from
Gen. Thornton TO Messrs. Ogden, Her.ey and
Randolph of this city says, he hos sold Bonds to
the amount of one million of dollars"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Kymonf-The election for Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, members Of the State Lc-
gislature, and of Congress, takes place in the
Green Mountain State on the LIST of September.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

.anothcr Revolutionary Soldier gone.
Died at Caldwell, in this county, on
the 2nd instant, Jacob Kent aged ga, a
soldier Of the Revolution, He was in se-
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Ereter, New Hampshire.-Thc Exeter News
Letter states that the population of that town,
according to the new census, at 1918, Of whom
1877 are males, 1886 females; increase since 1880,
$50.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

A Re'Card Of Ere Hundred Dollars is Offered
by Gov. Seward for the apprehension of Orange
Cole, charged with the murder of Baber Ravens
in Cattaraugus county, some months since.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Census Of Toy.-Thc people of Troy now
number 1888. In 1885, there were 1880, and
in 1880, ,5S7 inhabitants. Gain in ten years,
4,7s6; in five years, 2,4l4.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

Wheat sold for 90 cts. per bushel, on the llth
July, at n. Y.--Flour S4,374 per barrel.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

A wing paper says Tippecanoe cradles
are becoming fashionable among wing la
dies married Or single the editor sayeth
not.) We recommend the following nur-
sery dltty as an accompaniment:
Hushaby baby,
Daddy's wing,
Before he comes home,
Hard cider he'll swig,
Should he get tipsey,
Together well fall,
Down will come daddy,
Tip. cradle and all.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

QrThe communication signed ~ Voter of
Kane couniy"is rejected, for reasons which we
shall make known to tie author if he will call
on US
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

TREAsuRI DEPARTMGNr, Aug. 3, 1910.
Amount of Treasury notes issued under the acts
of Congress Of 18th October, 1887, 2lst May,
1888, and % March, 1889 Sl9,5670S6 %
Of that amour. there has been re-
deemed l9,265,s22 92
Leaving outstanding 1901 ,2G3 80
Amount issued under the act of 3lst
March, lSl0 S3,375068 20
Ofthat issue there has
been redeemed III 1874 30
Leaving of that issue outstanding, S3,l75,613 rs
Aggregate outstanding, 93,a16,03I CO
LEVI WOODBURY.,
Secretary of the Treasury.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

The annual commencement Of Will
liams College Mass. takes place on the
10th inst.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

WiScOnSin.-TEe Legislature of this Territory
assembled at Madison on Monday the Sd inst.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21
DEMOCRATic REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES, 1870
FOR PRESIDENT:
MARTIN VAN BUHEN.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT:
RICHARD M. JOHNSON.
FOR tLfCT0RS or PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

ADAM w. SNYDER, cfSi. CHR county,
ISAAC P. WALKER, IF Eermikon cosafy,
JOHN w. ELDRIDGE, of C09k c9qaty,
JOHN A. MCLERNAND, If col IN county,
JAMES II. RALSTON, IF Aiams county.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21
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u lbs. salt.
J lb. sugar,
J OF. saltpetre.


In the Convention which formed the
Constitution of the United States, seven
teen hundred and eighty-two speeches,
long and short, were delivered, according
to the Madison papers, from which the
following has been compiled. OF this
number,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

seen. Washington was Presiden. of
the Convention. His two speeches were
on taking the chair and at the close Of the
Convention. --North american.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1840-08-21

"A writer In the Farmers Cabinet"
yves receipt for curing beef and pork,
winch from several years experience, has
satisfied him of its excellence
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
PEARL, STREET. UOTrSE

Among the many disastrous fires that occur.
red in this town during the late "reign Of terror"
none perhaps, in business point of yiew and
none certainly SO far as the general aspect of
things is concerned, was more severely felt than
the destruction Of the Green Mountain House,
at the head of Pearl-street. 1t would seem
hardly possible that the destruction of single
establishment in an important business section,
could have wrought such radical change and
we have sometimes almost been led to believe
that it must have been some intrinsic quality of
the old "Green Mountain" that SO strongly fixed
our admiration for the upper part of Pearl-street.
But, whether imaginary or real, so it was and
the business of that section, as well as the pub
lie generally, have had serious occasion for the
past eighteen months to regret the deficiency.
That deficiency, however, we are happy to say is
now supplied. Phoenix like, new and beauti-
full structure has risen from the ashes of the old
one, and so far SURPRISING it in convenience and
beauty as to inspire us with suitable degree of
resignation in the former dispensation. The
new house is built of brick, upon the old site.
The main building is 60 by 40 feet on the
o'N''' '''' " "'''S VI ~ iCCl NOIleOS
Green. 1t is three stories above the basement,
with an observatory upon the top, and piazza of
three stories, fronting on Pear-street. The
basement is occupied for kitchen, and other
domestic purposes. On the first floor is bar.
room, reading-room, and parlor all fronting
Pear-street,with dining room the whole length
of the building in rear. The second story has
six or seven spacious parlors, fitted up with
Closets recesses for beds, and all the thousand
and one necessary fixtures, designed for the ac-
commodation of families and pleasure parties;
while the third story affords an indefinite number
of pleasant lodging rooms. The arrangement
strikes us as very good, and the furniture and
fitting up is in excellent taste. There is nothing
gaudy; but every thing is tidy and appropriate
The lot next SOUTH has recently been added to
this MISUNDERSTANDING ample room for
barns, yards, garden and other domestic purposes.
Taking into view the beautiful location and the
superior accommodations of this establishment
it can hardly fail Of receiving liberal support
But however this may be, it is alike credtabe
to the town, and to the enterprise and public
spirit of the proprietors
Mr. PIERCE. late of Craftsbury, is the occupant.
He is already favorably known to the travelling
community, and it is almost supertinous to say,
that he is quite sat home'' in his new loo alton.
We had the pleasure OF supping his board the
other evening in company with our friends of the
Volunteer Engine Company, and if we may take
his fare on that occasion as specimen, we shall
be very much inclined to cultivate an acquain-
lance.
p. S.-By the way, we believe Mr.. p has an
oyster supper this evening, and we take the lib
erty of saying that he would be happy to cater
for large company.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The dates are from Paris of llth, London and
Liverpool l4th.
Tho important matter is, that the King Of the
French is maintained in his pacific policy by the
Chambers, while the operations against the
Egyptian Mehemet seem every where success
ful-Acre, the last poat, being on the point Of
surrendering. At Beyrout, tranquility was re-
stored, and business measurably resumed.
No disturbances followed the progress or
speech of the King oithe French, on meeting
the Chombers. The news is decidedly in favor
of continued peace. The Chamber of Deputies
have lected all the Ministerial candidates, for
Presidency and Vice Presidency, by large ma
jorites.
The intelligence from China is not later than
we have direct.
From India it is both later and DISASTROUS
The incoming Post of 18th gives this summary
From India the intelligence is disastrous and
gloomy in the extreme, and the miserable results
of the premature withdrawal of our troops from
Scnde and Afghanstan are now being reaped.
In fhe interval that had elapsed since the depar-
ture OF the previous mail from Bombay accounts
had been received there of the British arms hav-
ing sustained more reverses, and OF the loss of a
greater number of officers and men than during
the whole of the Caboul campaign.
Kheat, the stronghold, which General Will
shire captured in such gallant style, has been
retaken the whole of Upper Scinde was in a
state of Instruction, and every day intelligence
Il fresh disasters was received at Bombay.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25

chanic's Bank, and leading member of the Dutch
Reformed Church, and man of property and nlu-
ence. He has left a wife with young family to de-
pore the terrible bereavement
coroncrs inquest was held last evening" which
resulted in verdict Of murder.
1t is believed at New Brunswick that the murderers
had made arrangements to entrap another individual
and TO murder him as they had done the unfortunate
Mr. Suydam. The case alluded to is that of Mr..
Checsenan, mason to whom Robinson was indebt-
ed, and who requested to call at Robinson house
on the same day-bu was prevented from calling at
the appointed time. Tie opinion is strengthened by
the fact that another hole found in the cellar SINH
lar TO the grave which contained the remains of Mr.
Suvdnm.
One of the brothers of Mr.. Robinson gave evidence
that when on his way to church on thanksgiving day,
he called at his brother Peter house and refused
adnttance. Peter told him that he was engaged
and could not admit him.
1t is the opinion of the physician that from the ap.
pearance of the head, Mr.. Suydam suffered much
before he expired. Three blows probably given.
The skull was split longtudinay, from the crown to
the occiput
The funeral was attended yesterday afternoon by
very large number of the inhabitants of Now Bruins
wick and its vicinity An appropriate address was
delivered On the occasion by the Rev. DIR. Howe.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
GEN. WADDY THOMPSON.

The Frederick sburgh Arena gives the following par
cuars of the accident which lately bofcl Mr. Thomp
son, while on his journey to Washington, and his re-
markablc escape:
The snow or slect having stopped the locomotive,
within a mile or two South If Petersburg, the pas
sengcrs got out and proceeded foot to town. Gen.
Thompson fell into the rear and, with his cloak wrap
ped round his head and absorbed in thought NOT
aware of the approach of the tran which got under
way after the passengers left it, and overlook him in
deep cut of the road, which accounts for his being
on the track. The baggage car was in front of the
engine, which prevented the Engineer from seeing
him in the road Gen. Thompson was knocked sem
secss by the shock, and fell longitudnally between
the rails and, remarkable to state, precisely in
he ortiz spot on the rh0le length IF the road, rhere
one of The transverse sicepers had been rem0red. The
absence Of this sleeper enabled him to fall his whole
length upon the ground, and, of course to increase
as far possible, the space between him and the en-
gnc. Had he fallen one of the s!ecpcrs-or
on either ra-he must have been killed. His head
fell so close to the rail- that the ange of the wheels,
passing over it, pressed it into the mud. Had the
ground been frozen the head would have been crushed.
The blow which Frustrated, fortunately summed him
80 far rs to deprive him of voition else might he in
his Efforts to escape have been brought into contact
with some parts of the locomotive or train.
Gen. Thompson, are happy to state, though
much bruised and with his face disfgured sustained
no serious injury and was rapidly recovering on We'd
nesdav when we saw him on his way TO take his seat
in the House Of Representatives.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
4G,A
V9Wrll1,otpwO
FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER Is, 1910
CONGRESS-.

The business of Congress, it will be observed
is beginning to move, and the session will un-
doubtedly be an interesting one Already have
several resolutions been introduced into the
Senate by that sterling republican, Henry Clay,
which cannot fail to draw out the talent of both
parties and upon the ultimate disposal of which,
important results depend We allude to the
repeal of the Sub-Treasury law, and the subject
of the Public Lands. Mr. Webster has already
taken up the report Of the Secretary of the
Treasury, and exposed numerous of the falla.
cies by which it is attempted to conceal the true
condition of the finances of the nation. He
confined himself to the Presidents observations
about "a national bank and national debit and
commented on the absurdity of the attempt to
fasten on the friends of Harrison the opprobum
of advocating the latter. He said that he could
not but feel degree of surprise, that so much
that looked like Indignation on this subject should
be expressed by the head Of an administration
which had been the first since the formation of
the government to commence national debt.
lie anmadverted on the issue of treasury notes;
on the great amount-seven millions per annum
by which the expenses of the government had
exceeded its income for the last four years. He
then went into an admirable statistical detail
OF the financial affairs of the nation, showing
that for the last four or five years the expenses
of the government had exceeded its legitimate
means, by seven or eight millions.
a resolution in the House, calling for infor-
nation as to the number of officers appointed,
the contracts made and the expenses incurred
under the subtreasury, was resisted by the ad-
mnistration members, but finally prevailed. A
call has also been made for information, as to
"what tools and implements used in the con-
"structon of the public works, had been sold,
/, is stated that 100000 of this property has
been sold for less than 10000.
The Wings in both branches appear to be in
fine spri,s-bold, active, and united; while the
administration forces manifest the very reverse.
Already have they been thwarted in several i'm
portant party movements and it is very evident
that Messrs. Calhoun and Benton entertain any
thing but kind feelings for one another 1t is
hardly to be supposed that the wings will be
able to carry any important measure through
the Senate, as at present constituted; but it is
more than probable that they will have ma
jorlty in the House, before the session is over,
since the locos have lost one member from In.
danna, and will probably lose two more from
Virginia and Georgia; Messrs Holleman and
Colqutt having both resigned, on the grounds
II, IL. -.
them. The locofoco majority in the House last
year was only four,inclusive of the usurpers from
New Jersey. Whether those five members
will brazen it out through the session in def.
ance of the will of the majority of the electors
of the state they mis-represent, remains to be
seen.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
HuNIBCG.

Benton has been making great discovery in Mis-
souri, and has already proclaimed 1t in the Globe He
is gong 10 prove that foreign bankers have interered
IN our elections. The proof found in the correspon-
dence of the Bank Of Missouri, with the banking
mouse OF Frederick HUH Il Co., of London The
State Bank OF Missouri is pet of Benton and un-
der the management of the State government Ii has
been the agent OF the State to sell State stocks or in
other words, TO borrow money in Europe for the usc
of the State; and placed the bonds of the State in
the hands OF +. fIuth & Co. for sale They have NOT
been able to sell, and in their correspondence with
John Smith, President of the Bank of Missouri thew
say there is some hope that change of administration
OF the country will inspire more confidence in the
good faith and stability of our State governments in
the minds of English capitalists, and that the stocks
may be hereafter taken but for the present thew will
not sell And this is relied upon by Benton, 10 prove
the interference of foreigners in our elections.
But so far from proving any thing of the kind it
only proves what we knew before viz, that the NAL
administration of our government, has impaired our
credit abroad just it has at home All that foreig
capitalists look IL the safety of their investments;
they have no other interest whatever In buying State
bonds, they have of security but the good faith
good credit, honor and stability of the Governments
issuing them. These of course will be very much af
fectcd by wise or prohgn,e administration of the
State Government, and this is precisely what capita
lists at home or abroad look at when they lend their
money They have no confidence in State ruled by
such demagogues as Benton, and will not buy its
stocks. Nor can they look with much confidence on
party which has threatened TO raze the U. s. Bank
to It's foundations, and sprinkle salt its ruins
party which constantly denounces banks and capita
lists, and whose presses have repeatedly thrown out
intimaons that the States largely in debt to Europe
ough, not to pay their debts, and never will pay them
nay, that one generation has equitable right to
impose a debt on succeeding generation, This doc
trne has been boldly advocated even in State Legis-
la'ures by the Loco Foco party in elaborate reports.
These oicousc are quickly carried to foreign
dtos, and they look with some anxiety to see whether
| such notions of public faith are sanctioned by the
American people Ii they are, why then thar is the
end of State credit if they are not then that credit
may be kept up. Thisis the whole tory The people
| hare put down Loco Foco msrule, and sustained
their credit, How it may be in Missouri VIC shall sea
| hereafter.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
HEAVY DAMAGES

A Mr. Samuel Jones, of Slockbridge, Mass, has
obtained verdict of $1,000 for damages for injuries
sustained while passenger on board of the steam
boat De Witt Clinton, of which Robert Dunlap Esq.
is owner. 1t appears that the plaintiff took passage
at Hudson for West Point where he arrived between
one and two o'clock at night and was sent ashore in
a small boat. The boat, on reaching the landing was
hauled in by the stern line which made fast round
brace but the bow line not iastened. As the pas
sengers getting out, plaintiff stood with one foot
the seat and was by violent Jerk thrown suddenly
two or thee feet into deep and cold water and must
have drowned had he not grasped the stern rope,
which in measure broke his fall. One of the
hands seized him by the ankles and held him until the
other hands came when he rescued. BY the
position in which he was held his head must have
been under water He was not very seriously injured
but was in imminent danger. The night was dark,
it was cold, the lantern was knocked overheard and
he obliged 10 90 considerable distance 10 the
mess hall of the Cadets, where he was Hospitality
received
The plaintiff contended, and so the jury must have
believed, that the jerk of the boat made by the
tow line, which was attached 9th to the steamboat
and the small boat. After very able argument the
jury deliberaled upon the merits of the case, and re-
turned verdict for $1,000, thus showing that they
rightly and Justly appreciate the obligations Of own
of steamboats, to take proper Of their pas
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25

Port Kent, and proceeds up the valley of that
river, on the north side, nearly to its source
thence crosses the highlands to the valley Of
Racket river, down which it descends till it
meets the Chateauguay, or nothern route, two or
three miles west Of Pottsdam. The highest
elevation on this route is 1893 fcet-456 greater
than the northern. The expense of the two
routes is not materially different and it is matter
of doubt which will finally be adopted. But
that the road will ultimately be bullt-and that
at no distant day-we are quite certain. Gov.
Seward presented the subject in strong light
in his last message--thc Legislature recognized
its Importance, and the faith Of the state stands
virtually pledged to it. Besides, there are other
and weighty reasons that will secure to it an
early consideration.
We look to this project with the more inter-
est, from the fact that we regard it part of the
great enterprise, that has enlisted so largely the
sympaties of our own state. This work accom-
pshcd, and continuous rail road as there
shortly will be, from Boston to Concord, and it is
not in the nature of things that the intermediate
gap should not be filled up. Since the establish
inent of the new line of steam packets, Boston is
assuming new aspect, and stands in quite diff
fcrent relation to the country. Her business
will be stimulated, her ambition excited, and
her sagacious capitalists will literally ply tho
means for facilitating communication with the
interior. But, whatever may be realized in this
! respect, we bid our friends across the water,
God speed.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-12-25
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.

We learn from Springfield, Mass, that mel
anchoy accident occurred on the Western
Railroad in that town on Friday night about 9
O'Clock. The ice upon the rails rendered 1t i'm
possible to check the speed of the freight train,
the descent being 60 feet to the mile, and to
prevent the cars from running into the Connec.
tcut river the engineer turned off to enter the
depot. The velocity Of The train was so great
that passed completely through one of the car
houses into the other, where four men employed
about the promises, were unfortunately crushed
to death between the locomotive attached to the
cars, and another which was standing in the en-
gine house.