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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

The Chemical Plaster is an important remedy
to all those who afe afflicted with inilammatory
complaints by its easing pain, counteracting in
namation, and giving speedy relief, by its active,
strengthening and sudoriic properties. An eff
fsctua remedy iorin6ammatory rheumatism, ague
in the breast, cramp, burns, bruises, scrofula, old
Sores ulcers of almost every description, clnkered
and swelled throat arising from scarlet fever fell
ons, white swellings, chilblans, &c.---Persons
suffering from liver complaints pulmonary discas-
e, inflammation of the lungs, with pains in the
side and breast pain and weakness in the back,
will find relief In all cases it may be used with
safety.
a. The Plaster is now put up in boxes at so
cents and dollar each.
Made and sold, wholesale and retail, by II.
& Co., Ashtabua, Ohio, sole proprie-
tors.---Nonc genuine unless signed by IL. Harris
on the wrapper.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
T.. DEANS celebrated Chemical
Plaster.
An IMPORTANT DISCOVERY

mn TMT OIN IN DI'oNOV I'm
ENOR Rheum0tism, Fesag0reS, WhiieSUeLEngS,
II Inflammation ia the eyes, Burns, Ssoeiled
Throat IN SrlnLt Fercr, Qaipsy, DC.
TO THE PUBLIC.
10 whoa. Il may cOaceH.-This may certify,
that |, ERAsrcs DEAS, the proprietor of b.
Deans Chemical Plaster, have for more than two
years been in delicate state of health, so that
have been unable to prepare and circulate said
plaster to that extent which the interest of the
suffering community demands; and feeling that
so valuable an article ought TO be made known to
the afflicted, ! have made arrangements with Ii.
Harris d Co., of Ashtabua, Ohio, to manufacture
and vend it in my name as my sole successors.
This, therefore, may be relied on as the genuine
article heretofore prepared by me. As witness
my hand. ERASTUS DEAN.
WcstGcld, Chautauque CO.,, y. Y, Jan. |, 1899
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
MoNRnE. Innn Is

Monroe, June Is, 1899.
Mcssrs. Harris * Co.-Sirs: | have used f..
Deans Chemical Plaster for four years past and
do cheertully recommend it to physicians and the
public generally an invaluable remedy in chron-
ic and acute rheumatism, sprains of the wrist,
ankle, shoulder, &c. In iclons, whitlow and
scroiulous swcllings of all descriptions, it is gem
orally an clicctual remedy In short, wherever
there is pain it is almost sure to give relief in
few hours. have used it in a great number of
rheumatic affections. One of my patients aged
40, full habit had u rheumatic swelling on ono
leg. lie had been unable to get out Of the house
for three months; his leg was swelled to an enor-
nous size, twice its usual bigness every thing
had been done without success until we com
mcnced using Deans Chemical Plaster. We
cnvclopcd the knee and portion of the limb in
the Plaster, and in three days the swelling entirely
disappeared, and in ten days he went about his
ordinary business. Such has been our success
with the article and we now willingly recon-
mend it to the public for trial.
Yours &c. ]. II. REYNOLDS, MD.
a. For sale by l.. Z. & w. A. SANGER
81 CO., Ottawa, Illinois. Also, at the principal
Druggists at Chicago and Juliet; j. II. Elmore
Peru, and James barley, liennipen, Ill., All or
ders sent to H. Harris & Co., Ashtabula, Ohio,
for the above medicine, will be promptly attended
to. BE particular to enquire for Deans Chemi-
cal Plaster.
Ottawa, August Ii, 1910. l3---ly.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
ours, most respectfully,

JoliN SbbE
Pastor of the Baptist Church at Lambertsville.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
JEMU PATTERSON.

Judge Of the Court of G. p.
For sale at the drug store of the subscriber in
Ottawa, Illinois. l.. p. 81 w. A. SANGER q Co.
Ottawa October l6, lS40 22---G
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
NERVOUSNESS.

1t is really amusing to see how the nerves Of the
worthy editor of the Globe shocked at what he is
pleased 10 call the Executive inguistorial commits
sions." He fears, doubt that such startling
developments" promised by Mr. Butler last fall are
to result from such Commissions and not to ope-
rate avorably regards themselves or, in other
words, that the people themselves and not their ser
wants alone, to know what has been, and is still
belng transacted in public places. This thing of in
curing into the conduct of public functionaIies ap
pears wrong to them Gen. Jackson hmselfcondcmn.
ed it. and, matter of course, it is not to be tole
rated. When committees of Congress attempted tc
investigate the affairs Of the Government during his
reign, he says, 81 take the responsibility" when,
the same time Samuel Swartwout and others were
swindling the Government out Of millions. These
men preferred the dark. But this we venture te
say will not be the policy of the present Administra
ton. Their doings, well those of their immed
ate predecessors to be laid before the people,
withstanding the "waiings and lamentations of the
latter Upon the principle that all are dishonest
but themselves, he complains bitterly Of the power
with which these invested, and the advantages
gwen to "informers" and "false witnesses for tradu
cling honest men, but we would inform the Globe, the
rule of judging other people by themselves will
not apply in this case He reviles Mr.. Poindex-
ter, no doubt, because he expects faithful dis
charge of the duties entrusted to him, judging from
the character of the man. --t . &c..
That the public functionaries, and particularly the
collectors Of customs at New York, during the last
Administration have abused their trusts-brought the
patronage of the Government into conflict with the
freedom of elections and used the public moneys for
private purposes, facts too notorious to be denied at
this late day. but to what erent this system of swind
ling and peculaon has been carried remains yet to be
investigated and it is incumbent upon the present
Administration now in power, for purposes of REFORM
by majority of some 10000, to inquire into these
abuses, and to correct them, if they not already
corrected by the removal of the offenders and the APP
pontment of honest men. =
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

way, would have forciby struck the mind. What
they borrowed from the poetry ofthe biographsr seems
Like gliding refined gold painting the liIly,
Or throwing perfume on the violet"
Mr.. Wir's Old Bachelor Is deserving of high CON-
mendaiion. ID is written in numbers, after the man
ner OF the Spectator, Guardian and Adveniurer and
mas much OF the eloquence style which has contrbuI
ca largely tothe popularity ofthose celebrated orks
treats OF various subjects oratory, poetry, morality,
Se' and abounds in reflections happily suited to tho
condition OF young men who are entering the learned
PROFESSIONS IL Is not sparse of wit while il shows
the authors familiar acquaintance with the old wor-
thies OF English literature, those who drank Of the
swell of English unde6cd"
IL should not be neglected to be said of Mr. Writ
that he was one Of those who, in ealy life from the
pressure Of an unfriended condition upon mind Of
excessive senstyeness, fell for while into reckless
dependency aliernated by Maynard fits of ntellsc-
tual energy, which had unfortunate influence upon
his habits. Such has often been the situation of men
like him, who had the "fata gi" without any other
CHINO friendly hand-no cheering voice. Alas, the
records Of genius for Indebtedness is surpassed only
by the records of the lunac asylum In fact its his
tory often illustrates and deepens the saddest story on
the maniacs wall But to the glory of Mr.. Writ, it
Is known that his energies prevailed-that friends
came-that religious hope, which had formerly visited
him, like the tful wanderngs of perurbed spirit at
last made her home by his hearth, where beautiful
and gifted family grew up around him, until, full Of
honors and of years, and the faith that is beyond Them
he was gathered to his fathers.
When contemplating the moral and intellectual
character of Mr. Writ has been regretted that he
did not turn away from the lhorny paths of the law,
and devote the whole force Of his mind TO general lite
nature; but how could he with the poor rewards of
literature, support those nearest and dearest to him
Yet had circumstances allowed him to have done 30,
he would have been one Of the first literary men of
our country. have frequently heard Mr.. Writ when
opposed to some of our most eminent men, and this
slight sketch is drawn from opinions then entertained
and expressed. presented while he lived the tri-
butte of my admiration, not to the politician not to the
candidate for the Presidency but the author of the
British Spy" "The Old Bachelor" "The Life Of
Henry" great lawyer and acute statesman con-
summate advocate, and last thought not least ho-
nest man and now, that he is dead, ! would fain
garner testimonials to his memory worthy Of himbut
the will must be taken for the deed f.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
APPOINTMENT OF EDITORS.

We notice in the Intelgencer Of yesterday COM
munication this subject. Like the editors of that
journal, we not aware Of any tendency among us
to disfanchse this class Of our society. FIVE thought
il were So we ST ould indeed think il just subject Of
reprchension and rebukc. We make wide differ
ence between rowardng the editorial corps especially
and giving them equal chances, other things being
equaLo istps -m ~
If indeed, this species Of prescription UNDER
stood to lie against the press, would not give a
penny for the fortunes Of government that entertain
ed it practically. I'd
But if the doctrine be, gentlemen, write us into
power and we Will install you place. this is equally
Objectionable and the other extreme. In medals res
is the point of safety and propiey in this as in other
matters. &f% SteA -gta n.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
FOR THE MADIsoEIAN.
SUPERSTITION


The last resort Of the Opposition prints for political
capital and to us, to all others doubt, who have
been born in Christian land the most disgusting is
the attempt to bring forward train of accidental cir
cnmstances connected with the elevation the Chief
Magistracy, of Gen. w. III. Harrison, and 10 make it
appear that the nation has been visited with Divine
dspeasure forshaving committed the unpardonahe SIN
of turning them out of power. Under the head Of
" National Omens," writer in the Globe q few days
since, INDUCES in remarks which would have had
effect, doubt in those days when men were tortur
ed for wtch-cra; but at this day, whatever may be
the opinions Of these worthless, regards the inteI
gence of the people, such arguments looked upon
with disgust and only 60 to show the desperate game
they are attempting to play The belief in omens,
Dreams ghosts and proagies universal in every ig-
norant population; but not in this. Such arguments
would answer among the inhabitants of New Iceland
Lapland, American Indians but these men forget,
they accustomed to, that they are addressing
the enlightened and refined people Of the United
States. We must excuse Them however, M they are
desperately run for capital" having become some
what tired of crying prescription What NEXT
o... gr.. - ...- a& QUIDAM.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Green peas and strawberries made their appearance
in our market yesterday. The price Of the former
was IS per bushel.
Last Monday we saw snow in New York The
trees were just yenturing to put forth budcoal fires
were kept the public hotels and conveyances and
cold winds fresh from the ice bergs were piercing
every frame. The contrast is striking. The climate
here seems to belong to another zone and vegetation
is month in advance of New York a., .' .
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
TIE FAST.

1t is gratifying to see the manner the country has
responded to the call of the President fol the observ-
ance Of Friday, the 18th, as day of fasting, huma-
ton and prayer. Almost every exchange paper which
we open, tesfcs to the solemn and religious keeping
Off, and many Of them contain eloquent extracts from
sermons delivered upon the occasion. Some Of them
will be found in another column a"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
rENNEssEE ELECTION.

Full returns for The several Congressional DISTRICTS
have not yet been received. IL is probable, however
that the delegation will stand as last year. Demo
cratic Whigs-6 Loco-focos
Sufficient information has been received from the
elections SO far, to show that the administration will
be sustained in the IT, 8. House of Representatives
by a majority unusually large.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
MISTAKE.

The Claremont IN. H.) Eagle, in noticing the ele
giant article upon the character of John Randolph by
F. w. Thomas Esq, the talented novelist and author
of Clinton Bradshaw, &C., designate him as the mar
who routed the notorious DR.. Duncan, in the Cincin
natl Congressional District. Mr.. Thomas was a can
ddatc four years ago, but withdrew. The person who
beat the Doctor at the last election N G. Pendle
ton, Esq. "a
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Complimentary Dinner to the Hon. ". =. Tall
madge.-A number of the friends of the General and
State Administration in the city and neighboring
counties, have determined to give public dinner to
the Hon N P. Tallmadge of the United States Sc
nate, as merited tribute to his private worth and
public services, on "Wednesday, Goth instant at g
p. NJ, at Tivoli Saloon, Eighth Ward, corner of
Charlton and Varick streets N. Y.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

gTThe editor ofthe Advertiser Processes to look up
on the election Of Locofocos from Office the "shsd
ding oftheir blood" We do wonder if our neighbour
in-aw considered all the blood in his own body split
when he lost the ank-paper-andtwine contract
Well il the only time his blood ever shed for
the good Qfhis country Prentice.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

We would respectfully call the attention of our
readers to the admirable article in another column,
upon the character of Mr.. Writ, from the pen of F.
w. THOMAS, Esq. Mr.. Thomas is already well
known TO the country the author of Clinton Brad
shaw, Howard Pinckney, &c. which among the
first novels of the day; and to many the eloquent
orator. the accomplished scholar, and the polished gen.
tleman, .r... , ...-.s.a,. .E....- -. .-
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

STATE OF THE NEW ORLEANS BANKS.
On the first of May the amount of bills in crcula-
ton issued by all the banks Of New Orleans was
$749i SOC. The total amount ofspecie in the vaults
ofthe said banks the day was SO 406, lOs, or
little less than one specie dollar for two paper dollars
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Hon. JAMES GARLAND, the late able member of
Congress from the Albemarle District, is proposed
in the Richmond Wing acandidate for the office O
Governor Of Virginia.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

= A little daughter Of B. Newton, of Palmyra, N. T.,
was burnt TO death on the 9Th inst by her sleeve TIA
king fire at candle on table, leaning upon which
she fell asleep. - ....-... ...... ... F..
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Two ofhe persons concerned in the burglary in Bos-
ton on the Goth ut-a father and son named Furgu-
son-were arrested on Friday, large amount OF the
| stolen property being found in their cellar
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
JOHN TYLER,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me
that BENJAMIN HOMER Dixon has been appointed
Vice Consul of the Netherlands at Boston, for the
States of Massachusetts,, Rhode Island Maine, and
New Hampshire, do hereby recognise him as such,
and declare him free 10 exercise and enjoy such func
TONS powers and privileges allowed TO the Vice
Consuls of the most favored nations in the United
States.
In testimony whereof have caused these letters to
be made patent and the seal of the United States to be
hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city Of Washington,
the Doth day Of May, A. ID. l84l, and ofthe
IT,. s. Independence of the United States Of Anne
RIGA the sixty fifth.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President: .a Rla
DANIEL WEBsTER, Secretary Of State.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

CHARLES HUDSON ADM has been elected to Con-
gress fiom the Worcester District Mass, to f the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Levi Lin
coin @ -@# #..@ #
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
NORTH CAROLINA, O. X.

The election for Representatives in Congress was
held in this State on the 18th inst The returns are
yet incomplete, but glorious Nobly have the gallant
Republicans Of this old State stood by their affairs.
Locofocosm is buried beyond the hope any present
recovery. Bynum, Hawkins, and Charles Fisher are
le at home to "chew the cud of sweet and bitter fan
cy." A good radiance. We are thankful that the
next Congress will be relieved of long category Of
pestilent spirits. Our friends have carried eight Of
the thirteen districts of the State making nett Re
publican gain Of -FOUR members. In the last Con-
gress the delegation stood Locos to Republicans
The tables are now reversed We subjon list of the
members elected .....
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
DEPUTY PosrMAsrERs.

DEPUTY PosTMAsTERs.
JAMES Fl, TURNER, at New London, Connec-
ticut.
JOHN WALL, at Winchester Virginia.
SAMUEL GooKN, to be Deputy Postmaster at
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Mr. p Hass, of this city photographer, has publish
ed excellent full length profles of Gen. Harrison, Mr.
Tyler, and Mr.. Tallmadge
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

FLORIDA DELEeArE.- he late delegate, Col Down
ing, is defeated Whether Ward or Levy is elected
is yet undetermined.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
MARYLAND ERECT.

The election for Representatives in the 27lh Con.
gress took place in this State on the 9Th inst
The Republicans have carried the State triumphan,y
Loco-focosm is PROSTATE once more in the Baltimore
District andis still in minority Of the general repre-
sentation Of the State. The following are the mem
bers elect
J. District-Isaac d. Jones, (adm.) probably.
2. James A. Pierce (adm.)
3. :" James w, Williams, (opp)
.. { John p Kennedy, (adm.)
Il ! Alexander Randall, (adm)
5. (" w. Cost Johnson, (adm)
. 6. d" John T. Mason, (opp) #
Z. Aug. r. Sellers, (adm.)
Six administraton--2 opposition men
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

AT3ohn Grieg, Of Canandaigua, N. Y. has teen
eec'ea 70 Congress by about 500 majority Gen.
Whiting, to supply the place Of Mr.. Granger.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

The eldest of the Masters Hughes, the celebrated
Cambran Ministries, was recently drowned by the up
setting of boat near Newburg, N Y
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

The grand jury at Boston have indicted William
Simmons for numbering Henry Reed, hackman, by
stabbinp him with bowie knife on the 23d ult
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

The u. s. ship Cyane, William III. Latimer, com.
mander, arrived at Norfolk, on Monday, from the Me
diterranean.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Amos CUISINE Opp has been elected to Congress
in the Carlisle District Pa to gil the vacancy occa-
stoned by the suicide Of Mr.. Ramsey. af
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

Inc New York Times and Evening Star comes Il
us enlarged and printed in new tyye.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22

crowded with the beauty and fashion of the
mental city. 1t was such display of eloquence, and
full appreciation of it, as is seldom witnessed. Mr.
Writ was always happy in making quotation, and
in concluding this cause he made one of his happest
After abiding to the old school members, who it has
been said were Scotchmen, and after dwelling upon
the tragedy of Macbeth the of which lait
in Scotland he described Their preacher as being in
the condition Of Macbeth's guest; and said, after
stern rebuke upon them that though they should
coed in their cause, which he felt condentthey would
| not, that they would feel like the guilty thane.
"This Duncan,
| Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been
| So clear in his great office, that his virtues
Will plead like angels trumpet tongued, against
| The deep damnaton of his taking off,"
This quotation was made with such oratorcal ef-
| feet that there was deep silence when Mr. Writ
took his seat, which succeeded by repeated out
breaks of applause. Mr.. Writ gained the case.
As an author Mr.. Wirs merits are very high
His British Spy" contains sketches Of some of our
first men, drawn with graphic power which makes
us regret that he did not otener direct his fine mind
to the delineation Of character. He was eminently
calculated for hiographer. His high tone of moral
feeling would have prevented him from becoming the
apologst of vice, matter how high its endow
ments while his great admiration Of virtue and talent
would have made him the enthusiastic eulogist Of
those qualifications which render biography attrac
tive and so useful The great fault Of his life Of Pa
trick Henry is exas geration. His mind became heat
ed and inflated as he contemplated the exceencies Of
Henry as an orator and man, and he over-colored
that which, told with simplicity, would have been
more striking. The effects of Henry's eoquence be-
ing so wonderful in themselves narrated in palmer
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-05-22
Communications.
WILLIAM WRIT.

BY THE AUTHOR or CLINTON BRADSHAW, dc.
From a number Of sketches nOW Erspariasfcr the