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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
OTTAWA Bluil.

We call the attention of the citizens OF this
place and vicinity to the advertisement in another
column, relative to the formation of musical as
ISOLATION in this place, to be called the ,OrrAwA
BASD."
Mr.. W. BALDWIN, gentleman wei! known
to the public as an efficient teacher Of instrument
tai music, has had under his instruction class
of young gentlemen of this place for short time,
whose rapid progress in this delightful and pleas
ant study, has induced them to form an associa-
ton, which promises much for the future enjoy
ment and comfort of our citizens.
Mr. b. has lately received from the city of Pitts
burgh number of new mstruments-amply
sufficient for the equipment Of suitable Band.
\ number of the instruments are already engaged,
and the object Of the meeting is to ascertain if
sufficient number Of gentlemen are willing to en-
gage in this delightful enterprise, and make suitl-
bic arrangements in regard to the different instru
ments.
We hope the citizens generally will give this
subject their serious attention, and honor the
meeting with their attendance by using suitable
exortions in behalf of this association. It's for
nation is most certainly desired by all. The
additional Iustrc it well shed upon the well estab-
lished society Of this place, must be obvious to
every rejecting mind. Shall it then be done !
The different instruments can at any time be
examined at the store of Messrs. Hurlbut Il Rus
sci Call and see them
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

"7%e Nsu Age."-rhc Pittsburgh Manuhc-
turer says we have received neatly printed
and well filed Paper bearing the above title from
Providence, Rhode Island. The Age is entirely
devoted 10 the abolition of the present aristocraiic
form Of state government that exists in Rhode
Island, and must consequently have the good
wishes of every lover of republican principles.
The people have no share in the government of
that state they arc mere serfs, and all power is
placed in the hands of wealthy property holders.
The only Constitution of the state is a charter
received from the British crown long before the
colonies thought of declaring their independence,
and under the aristocra,c forms CT that royal
charter the people Of Rhode Island have lived ever
since"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
From the Chicago Democrat
Col. Snyder aud the Canal.

In consequence Of our referring to the absence
session, was taken on the canal question, he has
written line to a gentleman of this city, who
was his attending physician, requesting him to
explain the cause Of his absence which was i'll
health, purely. 1t is we'll known that the COL.
is troubled with consumptivc complaint, which
frequently placed his life in question when at
Congress. He would have written earlier but for
the fact that no came near being drowcd in the
kaskasia from attempting to drive his horse and
wagon across when the water was unusually high
He was thrown out, and after swimming asl ore
had to walk two miles for assistance. This threw
him upon a bed of sickness from which he had
just recovered, and the following is an extract
from his very first writing afterwards
IL had remained in the Senate cham
Der, all day. Iaboring under severe indis-
position, and it is well known that the
canal bill alone kept me there. | voted
for it invariably with the friends of the
canal until the House bill was lost. On
the vote for indefinite postponement, |
voted in the negative. | stated to Judge
Pearson and Mr.. Stadden, in the evening,
night session: but, if my vote would
save the canal, to send for me, and would
procure vehicle, if able 10 get out of
bed, and come to the Senate chamber at
all hazards. 1t was with difficulty that
| could proceed home at the close of the
session, such was the state OF my health.
SO the charge is as false as it is unkind.
God knows | was, as YOU well know, in
the Senate chamber frequently when you,
who were my physician, expressed sur
prise AT it. am, as | have long been,
friendly TO the canal, as citizen and
party man, and, above all, as identified
with the prosperity of Illinois. | feel
now, as | have ever felt, deep and abb
ding interest that the work should 90 on
and frequently remarked, during the
nothing would more efiectually injure the
confidence that our creditors had in the
State than to stop this work. believe
with you that, under the law, the Cover
nor has ample power 10 issue bonds to
meet the interest. have no doubt but
that Governor Carlin will take all the
steps in his power to keep the credit aud
honor of the State from being furnished
or impaired. And | know that he is
friendly to the canal.
81 will, as | have heretofore done, do
all that | can to sustain the State credit,
and enable her to carry out that great
work.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
THE ILL NOIS FREE TR A DE r

and paid for their services out of the pub
lie Treasury, are not expected TO take an
active or ofiicious part in attempts to III
iluence the minds or votes of others
such conduct heing deemed inconsistent
with the spirit of the Constitution and
the duties of public agents acting under
it; and the President is resolved, SO far
as depends upon him, that while the ex-
ercise of the elective franchise by the
people shall be free from undue influences
of oilicisl station and authority, opinion
shall also be free among the officers and
agents of the Government.
The President wishes it further to be
announced and distinctly understood, that
from all collecting and discussing officers
promphtude in rendering accounts, and
entire punctuality in paying balances, will
be vigorously exacted. In his opinion, it
is time to return, in this respect, to the
early practice of the Government, and to
hold any degree of delinquency on the
part of those entrusted with the public
money just cause Of immediate removal
He deems the severe observance of this
rule to be essential to the public service,
as every dollar lost to the Treasury, by I'M
iaithfulness in office, creates necessity
for new charge upon the people.
have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedent servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
Ottawa, ILL.,, Friday, April l6. 1871.
REPORTED DEATH Of the PRESIDENT

:.
We have received information from different
sources relative to the death of President Harri-
son, but the intelligence needs confirmation. We
give below the most authentic information we
have received, and are inclined to believe that
our worst apprehcnsions will be realized.
From the 81. Louis BaHeii,, (,oh;g) Ezra, Of The
l3M instant
BY the steamer VIM. Penn. we received Lou
isville Journal, (wbig) containing the following
letter from Washington, dated April 4th, lSil {:
"Gen. Harrison died this morning at half past
i2o'clock learn that his last words were spo-
ken at twenty minutes before nine O'Clock, when
he rose in bed and said, Il wish you to under
stand the true principles of the governmental
want them carried out ask nomore." lie died
without struggle.
By passenger in the stage last evening we
n were nformedNhat the above melancholy intel
ligencc was credited in st. Louis, and that all the
boats at that port and those arriving from Cnci-
natti, bad their colors at hali-mast, in mourning
This Information, however, wants the proper con-
iirmation, and we shall be agrceably disappointed
IL It should be unfounded, Of which we have little
hope as the National Inlelligencer, of the Sd in
slant, states that the President. was exceedingly
i'll at that time, and that the members of the
cabinet held a council and determined to send
Immediately for the Vice President, in order that
the executive chair might not be left unoccupied,
in case Of the death of the President.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
The Nuasonic Mirror.

Mr. JouN PEnnr, S. T.. corner of Second and
Market sts., Philadelphia has issued proposals for
the publication of ga weekly magazine, devoted
principally to the dissemination of correct slatis-
teal and other information concerning the order
of Masonry the current literature, scientific re-
searches, and progress of the arts in the old and
new world to be termed TIE Masonic MIRnon,
and Jouraaio Of Literature, Science, and The Arfs.'
Terms-S3 per annum for single copy-S5
for two copiesS7 for three copies-and $40 FOR
five copies. The first number was to be issued on
the Grst Saturday in the present month Each
number will contain eight super-royal quarto
pages, of new and handsome type, OH superiine
paper. We expect to receive the first number in
a few days, when 1t may be seen at this Office
The work will unquestionably be one of great
interest, from the fact that there is not we believe,
another of the kind published in the United States.
We wish Mr.. Perry success in this new enterprise,
and should be happy to forward the names of
such Of our friends as may wish to obtain the
work.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Unfortunate Occurrence. - The Burlington
Gowa) Gazette says; "Mr. Peter Mcqueen, Post
Master at Sho-ko-kon, Illinois, was drowned in
the Mississippi opposite that place, on the 18th
ult. by the upsetting of canoe in which were
two other gentlemen, who barely escaped with
their lives. The deceased was gentleman of
excellent character and standing, whose sudden
loss will be deeply felt by the intelligent commu-
nifty in which he lived. He has left an aged
mother, a wife and several children to mourn his
loss"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

the powder was given to him by the
General at Tampa, for the purpose of
shooting "white birds" 'l'wont do,
General--it is great evil, and might be
carried to great extent in this COM
munity. Yours.
FLORIDA, March 81.
Sir In addition to the SO Indians
mentioned in my last, as having gone in
at Fort Tanning, ten warriors have sur
rendered at Fort No. 4, opposite Cedar
Ney. have no doubt but that this after
noon express will bring glad tidings of
the celebrating l0O-if SO, will add a
postscript.
The very judicious and decisive stems
recently taken by the Commanding Cen
eral, meets the appreciation and concur
renee of the well informed. All things.
| am happy to say, are tending towards
peace, contamination most devou,ly
wished for.
(From the Savannah Georgian, March 24.),
BY the steam packet Charles Downing,
Capt. Dent, arrived last evening from st.
Augustine, we received the following from
our attentive correspondent:
Correspondence The S1pannah Georgian.
OFFICE OF THE News, ,
SIR. AuGusrINE, March 81, 1871.
The Steamer William CASTOR, Captain
Griffin, arrived here this morning from
Southern Posts. We take pleasure in
announcing the return of Lieut.. Col. w.
S. Harvey with his small detachment of
brave soldiers to this city, after lapse of
many months, and during which period,
they have accomplished, in the expedi-
ton of the everglades and the capture and
destruction Of the enemy, objects which
will hold them up TO posterty as worthy
of country's praise. Col. Harney's
health, after the tolls and fatigue he has
undergone, we are happy to say, is much
better than heretofore.
We learn, by this arrival, that Lieuts.
ketchum and Fields, with four or five
canoes, lately went on cruise in the
everglades, and came across several Indi-
ans, but, unfortunately, they succeeded
in making their escape.
We have no news here TO inform
you of.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
From the Savannah Georgian of March o.
From EIOridn.

By the steamer Gen. Clinch, Captain
Brookes, from Pilatka, the editor of the
Georgian last evening received from his at
tentive correspondent the following letter:
Correspondence Qfhe Sarannah Geo gian.
FLORIDA, March 10, lS4l.
Sir:-The ball is moving; SO Indians
came in a few days since at Fort Tanning,
and declared for emigration. They have
been sent TO Tampa. 100 more, now on
the other side of the Suwannee, are deli
berating--a very important step in all In
dian councils. The star of hope is rising,
lifting with it the dark cloud hitherto fast
anchored between us and "home, sweet
home" 1t is now possible that we may
again see the United States, which to
some of US has been forbidden ground
during the past four or five years.
The different commands sent out in
pursuit of Alluckmstenuggee, who was
handsomely whipped a short time since,
by LIT. Albcrtis, 10th Infantry, has return
ed. The dragons under Capt. Kerr,
surprised and captured party Of 81 IN
dams aud negroes, headed by Cosatusten-
uggee. Ten pounds Of rifle powder were
found amongst the plumber. Cosa says
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
Magnolia, pu,nnm Co.. Ills.

We had intended for some time to give a full
account of the location, advantages, &c. of this
pleasant village, and friend there had promised
to furnish us with the particulars but as these
have not yet come to hand we have hitherto been
prevented from doing So But having several
times passed through the place we can from our
own observation bear full testimony MS to the beau
ty of its location and appearance. 1t is situated in
fine large grove, surrounded by many as beautiful
farms we have ever seen. It lies about twcn-
ty-fvc miles south of this place on the road to
Springfield, sixteen miles from Peru and six miles
east of the Illinois river, The population is now
about 300, and, we are informed rapidly increas-
ing. There is one steam saw mill in operation in
the place and it has three or four stores and one
public house of entertainment. This last is kept
by our friend DR.. J. G. MonnILL, whom were it
necessary we could freely recommend as one of
very finest kind of landlords. The Dotor is ma
tive OF New Hampshire, but moved to this state
from Danvillo, Vermont, where no had repeat
odly been sent to the legislature of which he was
an active and influential member His friendly
treatment of all travellers who sojourn with
him, have made his house favorite place, aud
we would take this occasion to advise all travel
ing the road by all means not to pass by without
giving the Doctor a call. After being once ac-
commodael by him they will no longer submit
to the shameful imposition of a large portion of
the stage houses between Peru and Springfield
whilst within half days ride of Magnolia If
they do, they think less Of their money and of good
accommodations than we do that's all.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
National Treasury.

Nothing adds so much to the pangs Of an op-
prcssors wrongs, as their infection under assumed
sanctity. King Richard, when ravcning in the
blood of victims--of his nearest kindred-of in
nocent babes and the best men of his time, to
make sure his illegal power, appeared before the
people with priest on each side.
"Sce where his grace stands, tween two clcrgymen,
Two props OF virtue for Christian prince,
To stay him from the fall of vanity
And see, book of prayer in his hand
True ornaments to know a holy man."
And so appears our gracious President this
morning in the National Intclligencer, between
his two ministers, webster and Ewing,) "hoh
and depom religious men, lin their looks,) with
mssivc in their hands. We give at full length
below, this solemn piece of humbug Never was
any thing more perfectly in keeping with the
successful hypocrisy to get power, than that now
used to cover the most cruel abuse If it, Globe
CIRCULAR.
DEPARTMENT OF STAME, }
March 20, 1871. {
To the Hon. Tnos EWING,
Secretary ofhe Treasury.
Sir--The President is of opinion that
it is great abuse to bring the patronage
of the General Government into conflict
with the freedom of election; and that
this abuse ought to be corrected wherever
il may have been permitted to exist, and
to be prevented for the future.
lie therefore directs tina, information be
given TO all officers and agents in yonr
Department Of the public service, that
partizan interference in popular elections,
whether of State officers or officers of this
Government, and for whomsoever or
against whomsoever it may be exercised,
or the payment of any contribution or as
scssment on salaries or official compensa-
,ion for party or election purposes, will
be regarded by HIM as cause of removal.
It's not intended that any officer shall
be restrained in the free and proper ex.
preston and maintenance of his opinions
respecting public men or public measures,
or in the exercise, to the fullest degree, of
the constitutional right OF suffrage. But
persons employed under the Government,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

York. On Monday evening" after an Intellectual
attempt to proceed to an election, the legislature
ADJOURNED sine die, leaving the state without a
Governor. The duties of the Office then devolved
upon John NJ. Patton, Esq, until the 3lst OF
March-and from that time upon the succeeding
senior Councillor, Col John Rutherford, unsl the
next Legislature shall pass the necessary law and
elect Governor.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Uestern Reserve (Ohio) Farmers
It is estimated that the Western Reserve
diaries sell annually, cheese 10 the amount
of million and half of dollars, besides
large quantities Of butter, and great
amount of beef and pork. 10 this must
be added a surplus of million bushels of
wheat annually, and it will be seen that
the farmers Of such district can scarcely
fail of becoming independent
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

a watch, nam spring slaughtered and teeth filed
in it like saw, and fitted with spring or bow, in
order to enable the prisoner to cut the bars at his
window without making noise
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
.AnecHofe ofthe late James HiHhouse.

HnecaOfe Of he late James HHhOuse.
When this gentleman was in Congress
he was on certain occasion challenged
by hot headed southern member to fight
duel. IIillhouse replied tina, he would
accept the challenge with the greatest
pleasure, provided that his antagonist
would have the kindness to wait until he
could send home to Connecticut for his
skunk gam!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

IMcLeod.--The Philadelphia Times, of the Isl,
inst. says: IAN attempt was lately made TO enable
Mcleod to escape from Jail. After the exit of a
visiter, there were found concealed in the prson-
er's bed. . email saw, two smsil files, two chses,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

n Beneuoiem Man.-A man who has
grown gray in grinding the poor, but
whose conscience--as he approaches the
grave---begins TO gnaw, and consequently
he returns his wealth in small sums.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
Sentence of Robinson.

Agreeably to the appointment of the
Chief Justice, Robinson was brought to
the bar of the Court this morning, about
half past eleven o'clock, and received the
awful sentence Of death He is to be
hung within the jail of this county, accor-
ding to the laws Of the State, between the
hours Of 10 o'clock in the morning, and
2 O'Clock in the afternoon, of Friday, the
10th day Of April next.
The Chief Justice seemed to be much
aglIated while pronouncing this sentence,
and as soon as he had uttered the last
solemn word, covered his face with his
hands, and wept. The prisoner was as
cold and indifferent as ever, and although
he paid strict attention TO the awful cere-
mony, seemed to be wholly unaffected
by 1t.
This morning Robinson is said to have
made some coniessions-saying, that after
he had gwen Mr.. Suydam his death
wounds, and had dragged him down into
the front basement, his victim requested
little time to prepare himself for his
fate, but that he only answered him by a
blow upon the head with a spade, which
fully despatched him. He is also said to
have asked the Sheriff to share the fees
of his execution with him, urging as a
reason that he would have TO perform the
hardest part of the duty, and ought to have
at least one half of the profits.
Yours, &c. PARyETTI.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
Correspondence of the Spirit of the Times.
Conviction Of Peter Robinson of the Murder
of Abraham suydam.

New BRuNswIcK, March %, 1871.
J0ha S. Da Sole, Esq.
DEAR SIR:-The trial of Robinson was
concluded last night, after the close of my
letter of that date. Chief Justice Horn
blower delivered an able charge to the
jury, which occupied about two hours
and quarter, commencing at twenty
minus past six o'clock. The jury then
retired until fifteen minutes before ten
o'clock, when they brought in a verdict
of "GUILTY OF MURDER IN THE
FIRST DEGREE 40
The prisoner heard the rendition of this
verdict with no apparent emotion whate-
yer, but maintained the same composure
which he generally eylnced during the
trial. He appears 10 be so constituted
that no correct or natural impression can
be made upon him.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Governor GILxrn Of Virginia has resigned his
efice, The reason for this course was the adop.
ii Of resolution In the House Of Delegates con-
dsbsna.osy Of his conduct in refusing TO deliver up
: fsgitivc from justice, who had beon demanded
from him by ths Govsfnor Of the State Of New
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Pa, where is. this Zero that the Their
mometer goes to so often
O-why-hem 1T is glass thing,
my child, with quicksilver in it.
. yes, know, pa-you drinks your
grog out of one every morning-don't
you, pa!
Fudge, child-eat your soup.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Gere.nor # bcca.-JOhn Chambers, of Ken
lucky, has been appointed by the President,
Governor of Iowa, in place of Robert Lucas, re-
moved.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Fat Man.--They have a man in Con-
necticut so large and fat that the profess
sors of old Yale use him to get up eclips-
es of the sun and moon.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Pennsylvania Canak--Goods arrived ut Pitts
burg from Philadelphia, via the canal, on the 3lst
ult. The canal is represented as being in good
order
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Ne'cSpaperS.-Mr. Jefferson, while a
minister in France, wrote to his friend in
this country, Col. e. Carrngton,: "Were
it left me to decide, whether we should
have government without newspapers,
or newspapers without a government, |
should not hesitate moment TO choose
the latter
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Land Slies.-A public sale of lands will be help
at Chicago, on the 9th day of August next; at
Dixon and Quincy on the 10th day of the same
month.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Good.-The Boston Mail says, "Why
is the editor of the Post like ground corn !
Because he is no longer a kernel"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Spanish ChUacter.-.A Spanish shoe
maker, just at the close of the week, re-
ceived a pair of shoes to be mendcd.
He looked at his good wife and asked
how much there was in the purse
"Suhicient to last till Monday, Pierre"
'Tell your master can't mend those
shoes till Monday"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

The Hartford Times furnishes the following
amusing synopsis of the SO called Inaugural
1t is certainly fair translation of the original,
and has the superior merit of breyity to recon-
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

Similar letters have been addressed to
heads of other Departments.