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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

Gen. Harrison, we learn, is now in Virginia,
spending the month of January with his friends
in the "Old Dominion" He will leave for
Washington about the 22d of February. Sus-
cess General Can'tyou give US a title ?6icc ?
Not particular! Superintendent on the Salt
River Division, formerly under your care will
answer.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08
From the Washington Globe.
Accident in ,iir Lsonsc of Representatives.


At ten O'Clock this morning, Ohe 18th
ult.), the large chandelier recently sus-
pended in the hall of the House Of Repre-
sentatves, composed principally of cut
glass, and with its counterpolse weighing
between three and four tons, fell, and was
broken into countless fragments. Had
the House been in session, the conse-
quences must have been lamentable, as
the desks of many members were SKATER
ed by the falling mass. 1t appears that,
on last evening, the chandelier had been
lighted, by way of experiment, and this
morning, at the time of the accident, sew
eral men were employed in cleaning it.
Their escape was almost miraculous.
The Chaplain, in n fervent prayer, re-
turned thanks to Almighty God, the great
disposer of all events, that the lives of so
many had been thus mercilully spared.
After remaining short time in session,
the House adjourned until Monday next,
in order to afford time for cleaning the
hall and making the necessary repairs.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08
masonic Notice.

Nm conformity with the first article Of new
n code efby-kecs, adopted az a special meeting
held on Monday, The 2sh Of December last, the
regular communications Of OrrAwA LoncE Of
FREE AND ACCEPTED YORK MASONS
,cW be held on the MONDAY ecsaings on or before
Tie fall ofMe Moon. TIE breta!sei ,riH therefore
please take notes, that The dag for hcitlng oar
neat regular communication wil jaR on tie rrnsr
MoSpAs in February, lsil.
BY order Of the Lodge.
GEO. r. WEAVER, Sscy.
OrrAw. Ian q lRii ~
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

The Nantucket Inquirer gives the last
case Of absent mindedness. A ledger in
a hotel after washing himself in the NOR
ming, wiped his face with the newspaper,
and sat down to pcruse the napkin; he
did not discover his error till he attempt
ed TO tear off the corner to light his cigar.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

"Pa!""Well, what is lt!'"Didn't ycu
tell me this world is round!" yes"
"Then I'd like to know how it can come
TO an end!" my child, how often must
! tell you not to, talk whcnyou are eatlngl"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

ArkaasGs Sar BuJk--Thc New Orleans
Picayuue says: "A gentleman informs us that
the State Ban!, Of Arkansas at Little Rock, is now
paying specie for It's notes"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

Su3dla D,oih.-Mr. James Hill one of the
Harrison Electors of New Jersey, died suddenly
at his residence in thctownshp of Newton, (Sus-
sex county, on the 18th ul,mo tie was writing
at his desk, when the mortal pang assailcd him.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08
Eliiuoi- Legislature.

The proceedings Of this body since the holidays
are of little importance to the general reader, they
being chiefly of ocal nature,
We do not discover By the proceedings, as pub
lishcd in the Springfield papers, that any impor-
tant move has been made relative to the election
of Canal Commissioners. We learn, however
through private correspondence, that the present
incumbonts will ho removed, should they even
wish to remain in the enjoyment of their situa-
tons. Their official transactions have been of
such nature, that the welfare Of the State and
the speedy completion of the Canal demands this
measure
Respecting the prosecution Of the Canal, and
other important branches of the improve
mcnt system, the Legislative Register, of the Ath
instant, contains the following article which may
be regarded as harbingcr of much good, and
as an expression OF sentiment in that quarter rca-
tive to the Importance of prosecuting the Canal
From the Register of Jan. 4.
Sbn,i we abandon eur Public Works alto
gcthcr, or grasuniiy progress with theme
The idea above expressed suggested
itself to our minds by perusiug the speech
of Mr.. Hacker, in the Senate, published
in the last Register, upon motion TO en-
qurc into tho eXpedicncy of gradually
progressing with the Central railroad and
the Northern Cross, whenever money
could be obtained at par to do so. The
Governor, in his message, recommends
that the state shall progress with some
one road. Every body seems to adml
that the true interests Of the state lmpe
riously demand that our public works, IN
GLIDING the canal, should not be utterly
abandoned. There are difficulties which
surround this object, we admit, but surely
they are difficulties which may be over
come by wise and patriotic legislature
Something must be yielded. The Cen
trail railroad and the canal are beyond
doubt the most important public works
The truesintercsts Of the state require theil
completion, and their gradual progression
at this time. A few thousand dollars
would also complete the Northern cross
railroad from tho Illinois river TO this
I,,lacc. When cpmn|eicd 70 tbis place
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

Horae Bosioa-Twenly thousand dollars have
been offered and refused for the horse Boston,
since his race with Gano.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

The Episcopal Doccss of New York embraces
1911 clergymcn and 1853 congregations. The con-
tributions Of the Dioccss during the year to the
various benevolent societies, amount to Sls, ls9
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

ted and siIenccd. Their powder magazine being
blown up with a tremendous explosion, and
burying upward of 200 men in thc ruins.
violent earthquake occurred at Zante, one Of
the Ionian islands, situated in the Mediterranean
sea, on the Goth Of October. Many houses were
oyerthrown, and eight persons buried in their
ruins in the city. The number dwellings which
We're totally demolished is 2i0, but all the others,
without exception. have been more or less injured;
some villages may be almost said no longer to
exist as only some portions were left to mark the
spots that have been inhabited.
LTIhe Peoria Democratic Press, recommends
T.W. Svrrn, of Chicago as a suitable candidate
ofIhc Democratic party for the next Governor OF
tlis State.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-01-08

CuArMAN, the man that cr0rs,' adycrtises
for paytae7' in his business
Ladies, hers a chance First try if you can
cr0lct'
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

The past fortnight has been for Honolulu
quite gay season. The ball given on board
the st, Louis, by the Commander and OF.
GERS of that ship, is by uni, orsal consent AL
lowed to be the prettiest and most pleasant
affair of the kind that ever occurred here
he ballroom reached to the main-mast and
was formed by the flags Of all the PRINCIPAL
nations, tastcfully arranged 50 as to present
"a lofty and spacious hall - the guns baving
been cleared away, left ample room for the
dancers. The chandelier, which was form
ed around the capstan, presented the an
pearance of pyramid of lights, the candles
beng inserted in the sockets of bayonets
the polished sides of which added much r.
The hrilllancy of the scene, in regular rows
gradually diminishing in number as tb.y
rose IN height, attracted much admiration tnr
ITS ingenuity and taste. 4 row of lights.
with similar fixtures, was attached to the
BRASS railing OF the poop--which deck form
ed delightful promenade for those not en-
gagged in the more active exercises hclow
AZ - O'CLOCK, The parry at dcma 10 4, e'.-
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

e o. 3 J:a Z. OF yEtDnTO LULU.

ARRIVED.
Apr. II. ''aw Sch kahalaia, Maui
Mexican Brig Primavcra, 20 da, a
from Mazatlan
IS. Am. Brig Maryland, Maui.
%. Ship South Caralina Bailey, Maui,
23 mos. G50 hbs.
SAILED.
Apr. Is. l'aw. Sch. Paaluu, Iahaina.
20. Am. whaleship Ebe, Merrihu, to
cruise.
Am. Barque Nyc, Smith, to cruise
p. Mexican Brig Primavera, China.
" Am. Brig Maryland, Lahaina and
IIiio
%. u, 5. Ship st. Louis, Capt. f. For.
rest, Lahaina, Maui, and for Cali
iornla.
LAnAlNA, Maui, April l5.-Arrived, Ship
George s Mary, Coffin, Edgartown, 20
mos. 500 bbs, 200 this scason.-Spokc.
ship flobomok, Jones, Falmouth, s mos.
800 bbs --Barque George Porter, Luce,
New Bedford, $50 bbls Ship Coral
Sherman, New Bedford, 9 mos 400 bbls.
Apr 18th. Whaleship India.
PASSENGERS.
In [. $. $. ST, Louis, for Lahaina, J. Du-
dot, Esq Consul OF France, +. A. Brins-
made, Esq L. :. Consul, Mr.. j. j. Jarvos.
In the Maryland, Ii A PIERCE, Esq.
IL the South Carolina. from Maui Rev.
- Ea}GW and Family
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
LATE. FROM EUROPE.

By "l.o Courier nes Dcux Mondcs,"
French paper published in Mexico, of date
10Th of Feb. last, learn the following intclli-
gcncc The hcircss to the British crown
was born the list of November. The news
from France was up to Jan. 9Th. The Rus
sian and French governments were negotia.
tnr an offensive alliance. The ornaments
in France were still going on. A lively
misunderstanding existed between Russia
and England. France had wished, both
for the interests Of freedom and civilization.
to form close and dsintercstcd friendship
with England, but the late movements in the
East has destroyed all confidence in the En-
@lish alliance. Now they would seek the
interest and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of their coun-
try" A treaty Of commerce between En-
gland and Texas had been signed by Lord
Palrnerston and Gen. James Hamilton, in
which the Independence Of that power was
recognized.
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

that island. But the rUughness Of the sea,
with their own splashings and noises, prob
ably deferred any from attacking them, even
if they had attracted their notice. BY the
time the boat returned, they had drifted a
mile or more to sea. They then abandoned
the wreck and made for the shore. Kahoo-
lave is barren island, and used as place
ol exile for conyicts, who arc dependent up
on raln-watcr for drink and CLEAN scunty
ed only in few places, or are dependant
upon the charity Of their friends on other is
lands. After landing they walked twenty
miles before they found the settlement, where
they were Hospitality entertained by the
chief After remaining Il week, the party
were enabled to reach the Vincenncs, an
chorcd at Iahaina roadstead. The Vim
cennes arrived here on the 18th ult, and left
on the 9TH inst. after completing the surveys
at Pearl River and Of BARRIERS Point.
The Brig Porpoisc arrived rom her south
ern cruise on the 18th u!t., having bocn at
sea - days out OF I29. During that time
she visited most Of the low islands, Tahiti
the Radoch chain, and fixed the position of
several not accurately known before. A
party with the apparatus for boring into co.
raj, TO discover its structure and formation,
was left a month on a small island The
time was too shoit to enable them to bore
deeply, the most difficult part of the opera
ton having just been overcome when they
were obliged to leave. The depth ohtnincd
was about - feet. During their cruise they
experienced much bad weather, and lost sc,-
eral men by death. Touching at Pcnryhn'.
Island they met with Il most hostile rcccr-
ton. The natives attacked them Immediate
~, but were frightened away by guns fired
over their heads, and a display of arms. -
his island is small and low, about miles
IN diameter, with lagoon in the centre. 1t
is well wooded with cocoa-nut trees. The
natives are icrociOus in the extreme, and I'M
med'atc!y surrounded the brig with their ca
noes, and came alongside, utterng the most
horrible bowls, and making the widest and
most frantic gestures. 1t would be danger
Gus for any vessel to approach this island
unprcpared to resist an assault: In an cy-
tract from the Nantucket Inquirer published
IN NO. i of our journal. this island is erro-
ncous!y placed in 80 S, 1873 II w. It's
true position, which we received from Can't.
Eiuuroll H. rS C,Il.,v Nn,,L Do;. %
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

giant supper, the tables for which we're laid
in the wayd-room and Storage, the bulkheud
between which having been taken down for
the occasion. Music and dancing were pro-
longed to a late hour. when the ladies retir-
ed, highly gratiGed with the nights enter
t0inmpnt.
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

nally incorrect. Instead of one large crater
on the summit, - miles in circumference,
there are several. The one he visited be-
ing one and three quarter miles in diameter
Its eastern bank measured 80 feet in depth.
the western 8l0-both almost perpendicular,
though in one place the bank had given way
and formed less PERCEPTIONS descent. The
bottom was rough in the cxtremc lava piled
and broken up in multifarious forms and ST.
zcs-steam issued from some of the crey;ces,
hot enough at times to light pipe. But
there were no traces of any very recent
eruptions. The other cratcrs were smaller,
and more to the westward.
After spending three weeks in this wild
and dreary solitude, on which nothing that
has life can be found, and which may well
be termed the graveyard of nature. mus
ket was fired, the flag lowered, and the last
| of the party commenced the descent. In
the hurry of the moment, and anxiety 10
reach Il more genial climate a native who
had loitcred behind was not immediately
missed. AS soon as notice Of his n"n-arri-
val at lilo was given, men were despatched
10 search for him. but they returned unsuc-
ccas.ul. 1t is presumed that the poor fellow
missed his way, and wandered about amid
the fogs which frequently prevail there, un,
! Ill he became exhausted, and then fell never
/ 70 rise again This was the only casually
that happened during the excursion, which
considering the dangers and fatigue attend
ant upon the enterprise at the most ncIen-
cnt season Of the year, is matter Of sur
prise and thanktnlncss. Want of water it
is said would prevent any party from remain,
ing long at the summit, during the summer
months
The volcano of Kilauea was then thor
oughly examined, heights and distances
measured, and collection of Interesting spe.
cimens made. The volcano was in an unus,I.
ally active state. The whole basin at times
being overlooked with liquid lava, which
during the nights presented one of the mos,
singularly terrific spectacles imaginable -
Following the course of last years erup-
ton, which was still smoking in places, they
explored the range of minor cratcrs, which
form a continuous chain from Eilauca east
ward, to the sea.
Some Of the scientific gentlemen also Wis
tied the highest mountain on Maui, remain
ing five days examining its botanical and &C.
| lc, L..
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

RuH;lenlIy IiDeTai, ana IL IS To be hoped that
aay years will not eIapsc befre their at
n,ion will be directed to creating profita-
export for the country, by the interposi-
pa of some liberal and enlightened regula-
ons 1t is impossible for them to do this,
Eherwse than by a iudcious union of their
nds and labor, with the capital and intclli-
encc Of foreigners The beneficial results
"a these visits have not fallen solely to the
hare of the chiefs and merchants. The
2bmmon people have rcapcd harvest of dol
IT,, most of which have been spent where
Y ost needed, to clothc themselves, and at
% time have they made SO respectable an
\ ppearancc as at the present.
81 The excursion to the summit of NTauna
ga was one of exceeding interest, and IL
fsantic undertaking. l pwards Of 800 ma
YES were employed on the occasion, but it
a. found necessary to employ the seamen
q the ship to do the hardest work, the ma
Gyes not being able to withstand the intense
Hid When within few miles of the top,
b. Of them wandered from the track, and
though the strc;cst search was made for
Ill.,, he was not found until the third day.
he was then lying under rock, speeches.
I'D nearly gone; few hours later aud he
Would have persisted.
4 The ascent of Mauna Loa is very gradual
being a complete dome, of induratcd lava
&ccedingly toilsomc to ira cl over The
upmpass is the only sure guide to the sum
4it and the first notice that the traveller re-
4ives of his having surmounted all difficult
Is is finding himself upon the brink of the
tremendous pracipice that forms the eastern
pIl of the crater. The exploring party as
$nded in a westerly direction from the vol
&no of kiIanea, that being the most feast
4c. | pom their flst arrival, they suffered
Smewhat from want Of provisions, and even
y high as two dollars and half was paid
n gallon of water. But this necessary
8tlcle was soon. found in abundance, and a
8gu'ar communication established with the
Dip at llilo, which afforded abundance of
bpplies. Fuel was brought from distance
u many miles. \ regular encampmcnt was
4rmcd, and the American flag hoisted; the
enduum house being situated in the centre
10 break the force Of the winds which blow
Gross the mountain with terrific violence,
Whole. The gales were strong, and swept
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The Mexican Brig Prmavera, brings us
papers from the city Of Mexico as late as
March list. We Learn nothing Of interest
from them of either European or American
intelligence, excepting that Napoleon's re-
mains had arrived in France, and were de-
posted in the Pantheon at Paris, without
any disturbance. Louis Philippe cndcavor-
ed to abdicate in favor Of his eldest son
bat the nation would not consent to it. OF
wars, we hear nothing; consequently sup
pose the storm has blown over.
Those subscribers on other islands who are
still indebted to MS, are requested to remit
the several amounts due, as soon as possible.
Also all those who intend to become subscri-
bers for another volume, (the present being
completed in six weeks more, to give US
speedy notice. As it is important to know
what amount Of patronage can be depended
upon before we undertake another volume.
all who are interested in its success, are re-
Cucstcd to aid It's circulation, and TO forward
to US before the first Of June next, the dcsi-
red Information. Also, all those who intend
to discontinue their subscriptions, to give us
immediate notice. If ED.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-09-03
An.. "a
TaIuuLs Propertv at Cumberland Courthouse for sulc

TaIunbie Property at Cumberland Courthouse for sale
ID Of Deed Of Trust, executed and Of record IN the
Clerks Office said comfy by WIN. H. ohsoD and wife 10
the subscribers purposes therein meniionrd, they viii
c.ed The 2th day "f September next al Cumberland court
hnse that bpin. Court day sell the highest bidder,
made known the hole OF The Estate conveyed
IN aid deed consisting five hundred aud forty and fourth
acres land adjoining hall n the public square, and for
the buckingham road, upon which
comfortable DIV cling house and other suitable md
family, with sore-nsr near The Court
house. Aud a-n mi known hy the Of Bookcr
Mill, containing fifty eighty acres Of land The hi l
house large well located for good of cn,tomwth
two pair stones machinery, &C., &c lying the Court
lands aforesaid The subscribers have doubt the
property sold, but. according Ia CUSTOM will
vey only such title as i vested IN them a. Trustee
JOHN DANIEL, ! r,
HENRY IRVING, |h''efs'
p & The land the advertisement above situated in
markahy healthy part the State with good water and fun
supply utinher-we situated for healthy summers
residence for lower country amily-and equally suitable,
with some expense be- converted into public house
residence for merchandising there being store Al the place
The subscriber the particular attention Of The public the
above valuable kcal Estate, which Is now in market.
WIN. b. HOBS0N
-,stl.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-09-03

IN CIIASCERY.-EiRGINfs-Na .n'"' ,'l 80, - ii. ~
Law and Chacery the county Of llenrlco ana Guy ~
mond on lie Chancrry side The Capitol IN the SAID 's
Oh shuf G June -o'"' i'' Plaintiff:
against ,a,,,,
William Street Carter Berkeley Sheriff of Hanover county
Committee Administrator of Gcnrse street de,eas", Lii,
:; -, 40 w., : ME- Defendants:
Decree Of the Cont Of Appeals certified by the Clerk there
oc, is in these words and figures I" WI: ln.sIa, Mn
day, January 18th, 1871: William Street Carrier befhe'rt @
Of hanover county and Committee Administrator oi n"s
Street, deceased Anthony street, Hannah Brumn' "i""
Brown Deceased Sally Street and VIM Morrss, appellants
non reviewed appeal from pronounced BY The sn
pernr Court al Chanccry held IN Richmond, on the "eh!
Of January, ls IN suit IN when me apper We
plaintiff aud William Street &c., were defendants ins aas
ZANE the pares by their counsel and tile Court having MA
tnry considered transcript Of The record 81 Tie decree oe
said ana The arguments of COUNSEL Is of opinion, ia, nr s
decree elroneousi therefore : deefcrh anu "ueiI"'
same b. reversed aud annucd and that III. appellee 40 ia! u
The app-lns expended in the prosecution Of ts ap
aforesaid here-And II ordered, that ne cause "
the Circuit Superior Court Of Law and Clancery n @
r. and the city Richmond he sent back Ia The
rr Instructions To disregard the audited account 'ne
over aud report the amount anu character %
ilr claims Of the appellee the estate OF !on street, J'
WHEELER in his own right substituted for the creditors whom
he has paid; and be proceeded III final decree WHICH -
he certified the said Circuit superior Court ipe
l.urs costs in Court of Appeals, 2ll vi cents .os
Tcse j. Alpn Whcrcupo, the Court IN CONFORMITY WIN
the said decree, setting aside the decree pronounced W ,
on the day Of January, one houS1hu es
drc and thru doth ecomm the report Of CohIisso ho-
bnson 10 one of Commissioners Of this Court WIN stuc
tin 10 Disregard the o The accounts oil Inc a
account the Hanover Commissioners ana la eI ne
Of the claims OF the plaintiff against lie esa "
the creditors HON he has Iid--anh to HAM irP
thereof 10 Cour, any matters specially stated dethr"
trItncnt himself which may bc required hy me parties
he 80 stated And the Court doth further adn=e order ana ds
cree thai The plaintiff pay the defendants Tie costs D
them and The ii The defendant carter berkeley, III e
Cam AZ Ap,ra, expended a COry-Trse,
WM. G. SANDS, c. C.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-09-03
I,Nrs RIVER LAND FOR SALE.


THE subscriber wishes sell his Real Estate IN the county OF
Amherst. II consists Of three Plantations: White Cottage
the of nchure and not than mile distant II
contains little than 800 acres @ OF which are cleared
acres of fine bottom land, cleared land is well
clover except about and IN high >taie Of improvement
The improvements good. Bine's CrerkThis Estate i
regarded the Judges Of property be inferior
James River $50 s al which low grounds
and iJi high and MI the latter Is III woods except abou 50
the unceared land fine tobacco land River
vew-Ths fine Plantation cnnlann. about 800
three Of which ow grounds Of good quality There
cleared land including grounds about $50
large Of the wood land m tobacco land Thi.
plantation is also well in clover All the plantations well
wntered.
The above described plantations have been worked for several
plantation under that arrangement
Any wishing Estate, healthy region Will posi-
bly, find II 10 his niercs, examine this.
Terms @ sais-One fourth of the purchase money will be
CURED At the time aie-and for The residue, credit Of
and three years equal nalments will be given, the
men,s 10 Ice secured by deed of trust the Posses
will he The end Of The present year, with tile pEir
ege Of sowing small grain the usual period during the coming
fall. H. :. LASGHORSE.
July y 22-wSW