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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01
Bunk EeDbbprlC,.

From almost every quarter of the Union we
have lately seen accounts of bank robbcrics, and
in almost every instance it has turned out that
either the President, Cashier, or some ono con-
nected with the institution has been the offender
BY reference to another column, it will be seen
that the State Bank Of Illinois has, for the second
time within the last tl,ree months, been delrauded
and robbed by It's own clerks.
Why this fearful progress Of crime by bankers
Is the System itself to blame or do bank clerks
think that because tie bank can rob the pcoplc
OF thousands under the cover orRw that thew can
swindle the bank Of hundreds contrary TO ,hc
law, and yet be as highly esteemed by the com.
munity as their hgaliced associates I, anocors
that the clerks take this view orhc case and ,ho,
the bankers themselves counlcnancc their tran,oc.
tions-or why is it that they invariably al,cmpt in
conceal the robbcrios and tum the criminal loosc
on tho community The secret of the matter il
that in just and moral poin, of view, those who
control the banks are guilty of as many fau4s
and roJJTies as the insignificant clerk who occo.
sionally robs its vault. Both are ROBBERS
the one acting with and the other withou, the sane.
ton OF law. Hence the Acknowledgements con.
c;almenis-the pity and compassion for each
other.
Had poor mechanic or ahorcr in Springfield
attempted to force his way to the vault of the
bank to gain the means to purchase bread for n
suffering family, would he have escaped the
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Secretary Of Satc,--Thc National Intclligencer
says: We are requested to say that Mr.. Web
ster will remain at the head of the new orgnniza-
ton Of the Cabinet, equally in compliance with
the wishes of tEc President and the unanimou,
recommendation ofhis (Mr VS. private friends. -
UJrWcbstcr has no idea of rchnquishing the
post which cost so many bottles of hard cider to
obtain, lie is determined to make the best of a
bad bargain, knowing full well thai his party will
have few honors or iayors to bcstow after 1874.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

o. The time and place Of the meeting Of the
Democratic Convention for the nomination of Co
vernon aud 1t. Governor, being now designated
some measures should be adopted to ensure a full
attendance from every county in the state. In
order that this county may be fully and ably rep
resented, we recommend to the Democrats of La
Sale to meet in Convention at this place, on
Monday the lst day Of November next, TO ap.
point six delegates to said State Convention
The lstofNovember being the first day of the Fall
Court, will afford an opportunity to those resi-.
ding in the country to be in attendance, without
incurring the additional expense Of coming here
at some other time. viii the Comfy Cores
ponding Committee publish the call of Ccnvcn.
ton at that timel
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01
IL, the Grrn, Western.

The Grca, Western. Can't IIo,kcn. ar
riyc1 at New York ON the evening Of the
lGh Sept, in Is DAVIS from Liverpool.
She brourh, no passengers.
The principal news is the meeting Of.
parliamen,-,hc Queens spccch, and the
dissolution Of the old and the formation of
4 new cabinet.
The new Parliament was opened on the
10Th of Aug. by commission. the delicate
situation of the Queen not permitting her
to do it in person. Mr.. Shaw Leicvrc, Il
whig and late speaker, was unanimously
reelected speaker of the house of com.
mons. Nothing further was done until
the 9th, when the usual speech was de-
livcred, by commission from the Queen.
This document, which is always high
" priced for lis negative virtues, was
framed by ministers not quite in accord
ancc with precedent, but it affirmed points
that could not fail to provoke discussion
The principles of the budget, which caus.
ed the dissolution of the late Parliament.
were involved in the speech. 1t contain
ed no reference whatever TO the United
States. and this Sir r. Peel in debate said
he regretted. "bccause he feared ministers
had nothing very satisfactory to refer ia, -
/ 1t was moved, as usual, that 4 gracious
address be presented TO her majesty. and
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

VIM. II. Brockcnhrough, Judge of the |. :.
for the Middle Dstric, Of Florida
Edward Curtis, Collector ofthe port of y. y.
Gen. James Wilson, Surveyor General ollowa
and Wisconsin.
Aiio,nsys orhe United Safes.
Walter Anderson, for the Western District of
Florida.
Joel Eastman, f,r the District Of New IIamp-
shire.
Mr,}ql orhs U,1e3 States.
Ehcuczcr Dom. for the Western District o.
Florida.
Joshua Howard ior the District Of Michigan.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Michigan Ecct'oa,-Fhc Democrats have
nominated Hon. John S. Barry, of Constantine,
for Governor, and o. d. Richardson for Lieut.,
Governor. Tho Wings have nominated philo
G. Fuller, of Icnawec, for Governor. and f. d.
Bostwick, of Kent, for Lieut.. Governor. The
election takes place in November next.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01
The Esocl, River Hangers.

In another column will be found a very able
letter in relation to the trial of a number of cit-
zcns, who lately executed the Ddsknls. We un-
dcrstand those who were indicted for the murder,
have all been acquitted, the jury having returned
verdict of not guilty. without leaving the box.
We invite attention to the letter, as its author
ranks among the iirstlcgnl gentlemen in the State.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Tie BIT District AHowcy.-Thc Chicago
Democrat says "Seth u. Farwc, Esq, now at
ogIe county, ON his second tour through Judge
Ford's Circuit, is called the most successful Dis.
trct Attorney in the State. He has had only one
inaicimcn, quashcd, has los, only three prosecu:
tons, and has convicted twcniy-slx criminals.
In addition, wo would say that Mr. Farwell is
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Fc"iah Nail R2jbg.-Mrs Collins, the moth
cr-in-law of Dr. BTadcc, has been committed to
Jail in Pittsburgh, charged with participating in
the extensive mail robbcrics for which the Doctor
was recently convicted.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

N9" S-ct.-Thc Cleveland News says "Thero
are a couple of "saints' getting up a new rc-
gion in New York. They hold in publication,
amalgamation, non-ordinalion, special salvation,
sanciiicauon, intatualion and humbugiica,on in
general"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Er-GorcrRoy Ritaer.-This gentleman was aP-
pointed by President Harrison, Treasurer OF the
T.. :. Mint at Philadelphia, but on account OF a
recent attack Of blindness, his name was with
draw from the Senate.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Ouipous.-At the very time when the ne"
Bank Bill was passing through its last stage in
the Senate, the old Bank in Philadelphia was
making an assignment of its assets.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

Good'-Bcil Badger the notorious piPe-aycr
who was appointed by the President as Naval
Officer at Philadelphia, has been rejected Iy 'he
-.,sf4fp
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01
4 EsfiEs.E.

Green leaves will hang in summer days
On trees, to share the suns bright rays,
And when the summer days are past
They leave them naked to the blast,
Blu, when the bright and cheering Spring
Shines GU, again-they round them cling
It's thus with friends.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-10-01

70 " ~ = s
T.. ID. TAi LOR,
Y. lilCKON.
JAMES SHIELDS,
]. X. DJLLEH.
NJ. CARPENTER.
WILLIAM WALTERS,
GEO. Il. WEBER,
.Sllle Central COMMITTEES
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04

once very signally distinguished himself by lncid
and powerful speech in favor Of Beckwilhs Anti
Bilious Pills. The principal business of Harvey
Burton is, manufacturing Stomach Bi,ers. How
powerfully this congeniay of tastes between Mr.
Badger and Harvey operated in procuring his APP
pontment to the Postoflice at Norwich, of course
we do not undertake to say.
Irony aside, we respectfully ask of the people,
Judging from these facts, which we blush to make
known, what can they think of this federal reform?
What can they think when such men as Jabez
Sergeant, Wooster Downer, Reuben Weld, and
B,B.Newton, ARE removed to give place to such men
as Deacon Gilkey, Chester Baxter, Curtis Cady,
and Harvey Burton what can they Think Men
guilty of 'crimes which even to name would be
unlawful : bankrupts, debauchees ,backlegs horse
jockies when the people see the offices of the
Government entrusted to these, what are they to
think of the Administration that fosters and pro-
tects such Williams and of the interests of the Re-
public into whose handstts deslinies have fallen |?
As we are an accountable being, we honestly be-
lieve that the true patriot has serious cause for
alarm, in events that are transpirng under the rule
of the Oligalchy.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
COME ON /!

We hear that some people are in terrible faver
at what we say in relation to the infamous appoint
ments of the OIisarchy. Libel suits, tar and eath-
ers, cow hides and all such awful matter and things,
are paradcd before US, to frishlen US from the
course we have marked out and which we SHALL
PURSUE. When we know that the Bandit, now
in power, pledged themselves before election to re-
move no man from Office for OPINIONS sake, and
when we see them removing for that cause and
that cause alone, the best men in the community
and filling their places with bankrupts, cut-throats
debauchecs, law-breakers and robbers, we shall
cry aloud and spare not. Our duty 10 ourselves,
our duty to the counry,o duty to our conscience
our duty to our God, demands it, and we shall do
it. Come on The law is open for the libel ;
the press for rofutation the street for the cow
hide. Come on ! The unhoy, shameless, prof
gnte and Infamous conduct of the Administration
shall be exposed, while we have strength to do it,
We have no favors TO ask Of the Oigarchy. We
neither love, respect or fear them. We believe
the Republic to BIO in imminent and deadly peril,
from their Vaccinations. We believe them to be
most abominabe, undesirable set of unprincipled,
selfish tyrants and hcarIless demogogues honestly
do we believe it, and no power on earth shall him
der our saying it, when we please, where we please
and as we please. If the democracy have n mind
to stand by us, well and good if not we can stand
alone but stand we shall, write we SHALL talk we
SHALL here or in some other place. just so long as
the fair form of the Republic is widowed and pol
lutod by the unholy hands of Daniel Webster
just so long as Badgers, Hunts, Wilson's, Gikeys,
Baxters and Buttons, sit in her high places.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
EAST RANDOLPH POSTOFFICE--MORE
HEADS OFF!

One Oft the best Posmasters and most respecta-
bic, gentlemanIy men in the State, JOHN GID
DEN, Esq, has been removed from the Postollice
at East Randolph, and regular foamng, frolhing
hardciderite, Alfred HbbQra, appointed in his
stead. This Administration are decidedly opposed
10 forwarding partsans," and this lIibbard who
has only attended cider powows, and used all his
influence and spent his time to secure the ascend
ancy of the O'igarchy has moi been a "partsan,"
and has not been "rewarded y while Nh Glidden
who has attended to his own affairs and the dis
charge of the duties of his office, has been "par-
tisan' and must be removed Oh, consistency !
Oh, whiggcry
The people of East Randolph, by this movement
of the Oligarchy, can form an opinion of the re-
form that is going on in the country, and what they
have gained by the grand change, that Hubbard
and his cder-tap compeols bawed so Justify about
last fall.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
MARX THE DIFrERENCE!

Under democratic Administrations, extensive
business men, editors, bank presidents, Sc, could
no, be appointed Postmasters Chester Baxter,
was Presdcn, Of the Bank of Woodstock, and an
extensive merchant. lie fanEed money by the
bushe for the bank his business done under his
the office. Mr. Baxter was removed under Mr. Van
Buren,. lie Is restored under the Olisarchy and
his restoration overt the neck Of one Of the best men
in the State, I,hcr pensoned presses call retribu-
tive justice
Porter Cotton Postmaster at Ilartland was re-
moved for franking money for the bank of Wood
stock, under Mr. Van Buren,; and the removal Of n
conscientious, faithful officer who succeeded him.
and the appointment of a man but day or so this
side town paupcr, is also called rctrbutive JUS
ce and reform
Under Mr. Van Buren,, several applications were
made, in this State by democratic editors for POST
Offices. They were invariably refused, on the
ground that their franking privilege would unjus-
,iiably injnre the public revenue. Under the
Oligarchy, two editors claiming TO have business
in their profession the very largest in the State, are
appointed 10 Posoiiices These men too, have
edited the vest, most reckless, abusive and foul
sheets that ever disgraced any country. Lool, at
this terrible abuse Of executive power. These
watch-dogs, being PAID for sustaining the Oligar-
chy, AFRO commanded to hold their papers in read-
ness to bark at the bidding Of their masters, and
under their frank ill the country with their inra-
nous sheets, sustaining and defending the meas
ures Of the Administration Hosts Of presses have
been brihcd throughout the Union, TO uphold the
Oligarchy and defend its Godke head What
does this look like Ir the name Of the freedom
of the Press, thar Palladium Of Liberty, uhat docs
his look like! Is there no danger TO our liberties
from such n coursc' Why this bribery and pen
siOning the public press' Why is IL Was this
so under Mr. Van Buren,
We again recur to, and beg of the people to
mark, the difference between the policy in these
particulars of the late and the present Admnistra-
ton Bank presidents, directors, and editors,
could not be appoiniedto Office under Mr. Van Blu
reg under the Oligarchy they are sought out and
placed in power, as peculiar flvori!es.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
REMOVAL or A SOLDIER or THE
LITE WAR.

The following communication has been received
from gentlemen, whom me know to hive BEEN
wh,! ha subscrJcs hiiAsell, A SOLDIER OF THE
LATE war:
Among tho victims Of this pcriocuiins admin
istralion now possessed Of federal power, it were
ungrcatluI to allow the name Of Colonel H. Peir
10 pass rn1a,icel and undslingui$hcd. That gal.
Ian, officer. holding the commission Of Major in
the 18th rafimcnt, serving under General Jackson
IT the Florida campnign, was rcmlrhedhy him rs
possessing these qualities that mike the soldier
dc.iael for the higher Grades-Coo,ncss in DANGER
al ardor lint ever i.iuled with iGrccr heat in
mo "a eu's Of peril, s. tho purity of damccrai, prn
cip',s. 1t was Col Per, who, under shower Of
rrapa shot, entered Pensacola to summon the gov
.rnor 10 surrender, TINT city TO tho American ar
my and who By the energy Of bis language con-
ynced him lifurhcr resistance were unovaiiing
against the superiority o( tho assaiing forces On
tho evening or IN, 23d VI December, when march
ing to attack the Iiri,ishtrnops below New Orlcans
GenctlI llc'son being Informed that owing TO an
accidental wound offs Colonel, the seventh reg
iuent had no superior officer to lead II 10 tho en-
omy, gave the command Of those brave troops 10
Colonel Pier, observing at tho same time, that he
thought it important that this regiment the only
ono of regular troops we had, sh0uld he trGslcd 10
On officer Of tried vu,ur and skill On that memo
rsb!c ugh,,hc conduct oftha Major justified fully
the cent lance ollhs commanding general, and the
whole regiment asked as favor, aud reward Of
iher gaantry in the action, that they should con-
,inus under him during The campaign. The name Of
Cclpier graces every despatch every general order
g,ned at the line and bearing the name ofJaclson
thc g1ytrninoni aware ofhi3 merit and services,
promoted him TO the aul Of Colonel. When the
nation called the conqueror Of New Orleans to the
chief m7gi.iracy. Colonel Pier then in the retire.
men, Of private life, was appointed TO an Office in
the custom house at row Osieans-an Office
which he bas filed 10 the satisfaction Of the whole
community. Bat Colonel Pier was friend Of
Andrew Jackson, he was democrat nflhn the
Jefferson scliool--he was one, too, not dupcd by
the insiiuos promises 10 spare the feeble or mind
and the inert, who should abstain from action and
speech duriag the presidential contest. lie used
the rights Of reaemen to nyow their preference
smonr tho candidates for federal executive pawer
ard Tor liis he has been deprived Of an Office
deserved by bis public services, and ably discbarg-
ed.-Ersaiag Post.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
SATAN'S GREAT CAUSE PROGRESSING
Decentralization OF THE RE-
PUBLIC,

We give to day in our money article another
liberal slice from the "Priyate Ledger" Of tho t.
S. Eank, aud when this bit Of choice cheese has
been properly digcsted, we shall give anoher-per-
chance a list Of Ike names Of The famous ROUGH
ers that were JurRtup in the Bank.
The great cause Of Generalization goes on ANA
zngly. Asa Child, or Norwich, Conn, by fraud
and false swearing, has swindlnd the Norwich Rail
Road ont of 40 GOO, and is Off for Texas, This
small affair, but what can we expect from the
small state Of Connecticut Things look better in
Georgia. Isaac c. Seymour, President, N. Bs-
kcr, Cashier, and Levi Ecklay, A. X. Carter, ard
+. Tins, three directors of the State Bank Of
Georgia, at Macon, have pundercd that hank on,
of 5000 or SO, O00, in which they lost in COT
ton and land speculalions. This also is not much
hardly equal TO SO, 600 in IA l-2 months Of tho
State of New York-bu, small flvors ought TO DO
thankfully received On the other hand John l..
Moore, charged with fraud against the Bank of
Tennessee, hung hnsof at MuIlreesborough. lie
has gone 10 TeNat.
This is the amount Of the news to day. Al New
Orleans more frauds are soon expected. We must
have patience. When the great swinders Of the
United States Rank give on, the fashions, every
smaller institution mus, iollow.-.N York Her
ujJ
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
From the Detroit Daily Advertiser.

We congratulate our fellow citizens upon tho
reopening of the American Hotel, of this city under
auspices which promise 10 make it The mos. desIra-
bic establishment in the city The public spirited
proprietor, Mr. II. II. Chase, late of Rochester.
is engaged in thoroughly repairing and 'e-frrnish-
ing the house, and has already opened it for the
reception of Loarders. twill be opened 10 tho
travelling public soon as his plan for the entire
restoration Of the house is completed. This will
speedily be elected.--In tho mean time, those Of
our citizens who desire an agreeable residence.
where every convenience, comfort and elegance Of
private dwelling may be had , free from the cares
consequent upon housekeeping, will do well TO
seize the present opporunt! 10 occupy the choice
rooms Of the establishment The table Of the
American Hotel will be found to combine the most
perfect neatness Of arrangement with the CHOICE
est Injuries which our market can furnish.
To those, who in these trying times can afford
the luxury Of bottle Of good wine. we commend
with confidence, especially to connoiseurs, the new
stock of the American Hotel, as deserving of all
commentator. The personal character Of MIR
Chase is 80 we'll established with tho travelling
publ, by his late hotel in Rochester, that 1t re-
quires no praise from u.s. To those who have not
the good fortune Of his acquaintance, we recon-
mend them 10 make it as soon as possible, if they
desire HE acquaintanbe Of an attentive and liberal
host, frank and oblising gentleman, and primo
good fellow.
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
TEfsRIBLE.

An avalanche of rock fell from Cape Diamond
at Quebec on the houses in Champlain street and
in the Cul dc Sac, not long since. The particulars
are given in the Quebec Mercury.
A large portion ofihc cliff, from near the foot of
the Citadel at Cape Diamond, TO an extent OF about
$50 feet, gave way and falling into ChamPlain st.
entirely overwhelmed the houses beneath and
their numerous inmates, under the ponderous mas
SEES of rocks and rubbish, that suddenly fell SO 81
len,ly and without previous indication Of danger,
that none of the unfortunate sufferers had time 10
escape The sentry on duty at the gate Of the
Queens stores perceived the side Of the prccipco
in motion, and ere he could inter a cry Of alarm,
which would indeed have been unavsng, tho
whole had dscended into the street, pros,ra,ins
the buildings beneath, carrying with it their irag-
mcnis and covered the road completely TO tho
walls Of the Custom House. So great is the guam
THY of rocks, and so large the masses which have
thus been displaced that the progress of clearing
them away can be hut slowly effected. The stones
composing the wall of the fortitica,ion, on the
crest Of the rock, to the extent above stated ap-
peared hnly scattered the surface Of the debris,
in comparatively small fragments and in ono drsc-
The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-06-04
TENNESSEE.

The Tennessee delegation in lhenew Con-
gress will probably stand as follows. Those
in italics are Wings
Districts.
l. Thomas ID. Arnold succeeds Garter.
2. Abraham Mcclellan, reelected.
B. Joeeph /. UHlams, reelected.
A. Julius B. Blackwell, reelected
3. Hopkins l.. Turncy, reelected.
s. Wm. B. Campbell, re-eelcted.
7. Bobert L, CarruiherS, succeeds BsH
s. Meredith p. Gentry, reelected.
9. Harvey NJ, Waterson, reelected.
10. Aaron V. Brown, reelected
IL. Cave Johnson, reelected.
IL. Milton BrOwn, succeeds Crockt.
10, Christopher II Williams, reelected.
Politically, the delegation is divided the same as
before, viz. Wings and Van Buren, men.