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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
The I.ntc President.

The Chief Magistrate Of this Nation having
departed this life, and being now numbered with
the iIlustrous dead, II well becomes the people
over whom he was chosen TO preside, that they
should suitably manifest sense Of the loss sus
tanned.
On Sunday, the 4th inst, the capitol at Wash
ington was thronged with visitors Thousands
visited the executive mansion in the afternoon
to take their last farewell Of the mortal remains Of
the late president. The body was placed in the
centre of the hall, in rich coffin, covered with
black velvet, and bound with silver lace. The
features were viewed through glass let into The
coffin. The hall was appropriately festooned witt
Grape. The public Offices remained closed until
after the following Thursday. All public works
were suspended for TIE same period.
The remains were conveyed to the Congress.
sionaI Cemetry, at Washington, on Wednesday
the 7th inst. where they are to remain short
time. They are to be removed to the ancient
family residence in Virginia. That State will
then hold the ashes Of five Of our Presidents.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

The Chicago Tribune says, 1--WE are gla. to
learn that the Canal Commissioners have unani.
mousy agreed upon construction of the Canal
Purchasers Relief Act, which embraces within
the Provisions Of that law, eli lots in this city and
in Ottawa, sold by the Canal Commissioners in
1886. On the remaining question Of transfer and
consolidation, we believe the Commissioners have
not, as yet, committed themselves to any opinion
but upon that, the phrascolosy Of the Act admits
Of infinitely less doubt, in favor of liberal con-
struclion, than on the other question
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Mormon City of NnmYoo.

As this city is, in some respects, Gu
1riosity we have watched its proceedings
Gwith interest. From the "Times and
Seasons" we learn the following facts in
regard TO it: o4
The city council have prohibited any
person from selling whiskey in less
Quantity than one gallon; and any other
liquor in less than quart, unless on the
prescription Of a physician. 81
The University Of Nahvoo has been
duly organized by the election of chan
cellor and trustees. James Kelly, A. M.
an Alumnus Of Trinity College, Dublin,
has been elected President Of the Uni
versity. iiiii
The Nauvoo Legion has been also or
ganizcd, and officers have been selected.
The council have passed a vote of thanks
to the State government, for the favors il
has conferred, and TO the citizens Of
Quincy, for the protection received, when
driven from Missouri.-N. Loms Gas.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Public Meetings Death of the President.

AT meeting of the citizens Of Ottawa, held a
the cour, house on the 10Th of April, 1871 j.. lie
land, Esq, announced the death OF WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON, late President of tn
United States, as the occasion of their assembling
: and on his motion, the meeting was organized b,
calling Mr.. DAVID SANGER to the chair, and ap
pointing Mcssrs. NJ. II. SWIFT and Jouy HIS;
! Secretaries.
On motion OF VI. Il. Hollis,cr, committee Of
five were appointed to prepare resolutions suited
Ito the OCCASION Mcssrs. JOHNNY. A Hoes, +. L.
Dickey, NJ. Z. HOLSTER, John G. Champin, and
William Haskell were selected as the committee
L The committee retired few minutes, and during
the interval some appropriate remarks were made
Iby Mcssrs. Leland and Link.
r. l.. Dickcy, on behalf OF the committee, re-
ported the following preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted;
W.c5cae, we have learned with unfeigncd re-
grit from official announcement that WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON, late President Of the
United States, departed this life on the dth Of
"a pril, inst. Therefore,
Resoictd, That, overwhelmed by bereavement
so awful and impressive, we can only bow with
deep sorrow and profound reverence to that
Power who rcigns over all, while, at the same
time, we lament the loss, honor the name, and re.
we're the memory of our departed Chief Magis-
trate.
R,solccd, That, as token of our respect and
veaeration for his character aud virtues, we re-
commend TO all cur citizens to wear Grape on the
left arm for thirty days.
Rssoioed, That committee Of three he appoint
ed to make the necessary arrangements and pro-
cure suitable Grafton to be delivered in this place
on the second Monday Of May next, upon The life
and character of our late distinguished President,
The Chair then appointed Messrs. John V. A.
Hoes, l.. w. Link, and T. l.. Dickcy as the com.
mittce.
After few remarks by Messrs. j. &. Champ
lin and 7. L. Dickcy the meeting adjourned dl-
rcctins the proceedings t, be published in the OF
tawa Free Trader.
DAVID SANGER, Chairman.
NJ. II. SWIFT,
JonN lIIsr.
Secretaries.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Ice i'm Buffalo IIurbor.

The Buffalo Commercial, of the LIST inst. says
+ The ice in the harbor began 10 move out early
this morning, and but for small patch near tn,
light house, would have been by this time tumbline
over the cataract. AS this spot continued firm
Notwithstanding the great pressure against it, the
whole mass of floating ice remains stationary. A
brief period will see it moving towards ,heNagara
At Erie, 90 miles above us, the lake is entirely
free from obstruction"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Thc runernl Ccrcmonie..

The Globe says, that the funeral ceremonies of
President Harrison was conducted with great pre-
priety--with pompani solemnity. A vast multi
sude attended. Uniform companies from the
cities Of Baltimore and Philadelphia united with
those Of the District and these added to several
bodies Of United States troops drawn in from
ncighboring posts, made very imposing display
Several bands Of fine music led different sections
Of the military array, and, with melancholy strains
pleaded the sympathies ofthc pecple.-Thc whole
procession, including large concoursc Of citizens
from the neighboring states, filed the Pcnnsylva.
MA avenue to very great extent. The houses
'immediately on the Avenue were for the most
part beng with black drapcry, and the win
dows were crowded with fair faces The day was
soh al, beautiful, enabling tho immense throns
4 ges, many Of whom were on foot) to attend
shs remains they honored % the place ofsepui'urs,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
| NJ P 0 R 7 A N I
Foreign News.
Arrival of the British Queen.

The steam ship British Queen arrived at New
York on the 9TH inst. after most tcmpcstuous
passage of2i days. The storm that struck her
lasted 10 consecutive days.
The news she brings is of a highly important
character. There is terrible commo,ion in Eng.
land, occasioncd jointly by the failure of the Chi.
incso expedition and the Mcleod affair." The
packet ship Westchcstcr arrived out on the 9Th
}with Mr.. Pickens' Report from the committee on
joreign relations, and this occasioned greater ex-
leitcmcnt than the news of the failure of the T. S.
Bank
The "I.ondon Times printed the whole Of the
areport, with most abusive comments. The news
HAD an important effect on stocks Of all kind.
We give below some Of the comments of the
press on Mr.. Pckens' Reports
The Globe says-",rhe painful effect which
2this incorporate party document must otherwise
produce on the strongly cherished hopes of the
apeoplc of this country, of an amicablc adjustment
5of the dispute, will be much relieved by the ton,
1of the principal speakers in the debate which en-
\ sued on the question of printing the report"
Tho Times says--'We shall not quote from
this offensive and unjust trade, bu, we earnestly
Invoke our readers to study it in erieno for them
selves, and then Judge what chance exists of fail
or just treatment for Great Britain from those au
thoriics with which such a catalogue Of insult,
could have originated"
"Wur with America" says the Atlas, s'mus
and will as surely follow upon the murder OF
Mcleod, as the light ofmorning follows tho dark.
without any definite object, except revenge for an
injury which cannot be atoned."
IMPORTANT INrELlIGENcE!- "A Syuadroa or
aered 10 america The Times and other papers
state as positive fact that some of the squadron
believed to consist of ten sail Of the line, which
had been engaged on the coast of Syria, had been
suddenly ordered of to the coast Of America, To
support the rcmonstranco OF tho British Minister
Mr. Fox, against the judicial murder of Nc
Ieod."
I INrASTnI ron HAL,rAx The Times also
states, that 'thrce battalions had been put sudden
~ under orders for Halifax and adds "C;o,
\! Knows how the home service of tho realm can h,
furnished after their departure
1t is stated that Lord Palmerston has sent on
orders to tho Ambassador Mt WASHINGTON TO do
manl the immediate release of Mcleod.
.rho n..n,,,h .,,. .,,. s,0rooooof IL. II $
2p,nt w;,l .,,.s a,.,, seo, If w;..rv horo :.
:. A.;. sh... ,.t;,h h..l.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Philadelphia Post OGr.-rhe Philadelphia
Times says Fourteen clerks are to be dischar
|ged from our Post Office, and we understand Their,
are seventeen hundred applications for situations
Mr.. Montgomery has been several times mobbet
n the streets by these beggars. Wcaretold tha
one day he was compelled to solicit the company
of strong police force, to keep othe ailcctionat,
embraces of his new friends"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
To Correspondents.

or We have received well written commu
nication signed H." but cannot insert it until
we know the author. All communications in re.
la,ion public measures orpolitical controversies
must be accompanied with the authors name, il
their publicity is desired. We cannot depart
from this rule. Frequent impositions from those
who care but little for the character Of the press
requires this course to be pursued by every editor
UJr"X. o." shall have place ia our next
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Prcsislcut Tyler.

by the following article from the National IN.
it will be seen that the Vice President
has taken the oath Of Office, and that he is now
Chief Magistrate for the balance of the late prcsi
dents term.
Singular az it may appear, we learn that this
lis the third time that Mr.. Tyler has stepped into
IA place of high public trust by the death of the in.
|cumbcnt lIc was made Governor Of Virginia by
the death Of the Governor, he beng viee--he was
made Senator by the death of one before his
|timo cxpircd--and now he becomes President BY
the death Of the only man under whom he could
ever have been elected Vice President.
From tho National lntegencer of the nh.
The New President.
BY the extraordinary despatch used in
sending tho official intelligence to the
Vice President, at Williamsburg, and
similar despatch by him i'll repairing tc
the seat Of Government, John Tyler, now
President Of the United States, arrived in
this city yesterday morning, at o'clock,
and took lodgings at Browns Hotel.
At twelve o'clock, all the heads of De.
|Partments, except the Secretary of the
Navy, (who has not yet returned to the
lefty from his visit to his family,) waited
upon him, to pay him their official and
personal respects. They were received
with all the polilencss and kindness which
characterize the new President. lie sig.
nifed his deep feeling of the public cal,
amity sustained by the death of Presiden
Harrison, and expressed his profound
|scnsibiliiy 20 the heavy responsibilities sc
suddenly devolved upon himself. LII
spoke of the present state of things witt
|great concern and seriousness, and made
known his wishes that the several head.
|of Departments would continue to fill tn,
places which they now respectively oc
|cupy, and his confidence that they woul,
afford all the aid in their power 10 cnabl,
|him TO carry on the administration of tn,
Government successfully.
The President then took and subscribe,
the following oath Of office;
do solcmnly swear that will faith
fully execute the Office OF President of tn,
United States, and will, to the best of m,
ability, preserve, protect and defend tn,
Constitution of the United States.
April 6, lsH. JOHN TYLER.
DisTRIoT OF COLUMBIA, ,
City and county Of Washington. S.
1, William Cranch, Chief Judge Of til,
Circuit Court Of the District of Columbia
certify that the above named John lyle
personally appeared before me this day
and, although he deems himself quali6e,
to perform the duties and exercise tn,
powers and Office Of President on IN,
death Of William Henry Harrison, lat,
President Of the United States, wiihou
any other oath than that which he has Ia
ken rs Vice President, yet, as doubts maj
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Ottawa, Ill., Friday, April q, lS4l.
"a Nation mournS IT'S Chief'r'
Death Of President Harrison.

CRY OF WAsuISeToS, April a, 1874.
AN all-wisc Providence having suddenly re
moved from this life, WILLIAM HENRY
HARRISON, late President of the United States
we have thought it our duty, in the recess Of Con
crcss, and in the absence of the Vice Presiden
from the seat Of Government, to make this alllic
ting bereavement known to the country by thi.
declaration, under our hands
He died at the Presidents House. in this city
this fourth day OF April, Ammo Domn 1911, al
thirty minutes before one o'clock, III the morning
The people Of the United States, overwhelmed
Ike ourselyes, by an event 50 unexpected and 81
melancholy, will derive consolation from knowing
that rs death was calm and resigned, as his life
has been patriotic, useful and distinguished and
chat the last u,erance of his lips expressed fer
yenI desire for the perpetuity of the Constitution
Sand the preservation of its true principles. In
death, as in life, the happiness Of his country was
uppcrmost in his thoughts.
DANIEL. WEBSTER, SecretUyo Of STATE
TIOs. EWING, Secretary he Treasury.
JOHN BELL, Secretary Of VIZ.
J. ]. CRIrTENDEN, attorney General.
FRANCIS GRANGER, Postmaster General
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

0JBy the above announcement it will be seen
that President HARRIsoy is no more. The fourth
day Of last March placed him in the Presidential
Chair, the highes, station within the gift OF man,
and placed at his command the greatest power
recognised by this Republic--thc fourth of April
dawned upon his cold and lfelcss clay, and num-
bered him with the immortal dead Entitled as
he was to our respect, from the high Office he
held, Notwithstanding we opposed his elevation
and his principles, we depIore, in common with
every American citizen this unookci-for visitation
of Providence. Surrounded by ardent and dcvo-
ted friends, by whose excrtions he was trium-
phantly carried through the most animated politi-
cal contest that this country ever witnessed, he
hid but commenced his official services, when
stern Death, at one blow, blasted the expectations
to which this result had gwen rise, and the object
on which they were centred has been summoned
10 the land Of spirits! "Reqaiescaf IN pace
Gen. Harrison was born OH the 9th Of February
l773, and had consequently passed the sixty
eighth year Of his age.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Family or,hc ln,c President.

The Philadelphia Times says a letter from
Washington states that the late Presidents wifi
is at the North Bend. The blow will be sever
to her; her attachment, to him being intense, an,
her health very feeble. lie leaves one son an,
three daughters. The ladies' of the household
now Mrs. Taylor, of Va, Mrs. Harrison
ughter-in-law,) and Mrs. Findlcy."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Connecticm Elect Ellsworth is elected Go
3vcrnor over Nicholl. Ellsworth has received
3l3,549, and Nicholl l0,5i2-,he majority for the
|iormer so far, 3,02s SO far US heard from, Brock
lway is clectedto Congress by no, Boarlman b,
1900, and Trumbull by $4,000 majority.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
Governor Casey.

The following remarks from the Alton Tele.
|graph, wing paper, and comments upon it, by
the Chicago Democrat in relation to the treachc.
rous course of Governor CASEY, who was taken
sup out of the mrc, as it were, by the democratic
|party, and made what little he now is and who, in
return for what he had received, assumed, in
the hour Of need, neutral position, aud finally
after the result Of the late presidential election was
known, went over entirely to the cncmy--show
admirably the light in which both parties are dis
posed to view spoliical Judas. let traitors be
warned by the example,! "a ssasE
@Ts We see it announced in the ST
Louis Era, that Gov. Casey is n candidate
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Tribute IF Respect public authorities Of
Washington, have resolved to wear Grape for sixty
ldays, in token Of respect for the late President
The mail car, on the Baltimore Railroad, left this
|city yesterday for Washington, shroudedin Grape
The horses which drew it to Gray's ferry, were
also dressed in the same solemn embcms. Phiia
i Sp ofMe Times.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

some two or three miles from the Presidents man
sion. There, the last rites being paid, and the
body deposited in the tomb, the scene was closec
by the fixing ofcannon and voiieys % s'nall arms
Throughout the day minute guns were fred, ant
|luring the procession the bells Of the city tollel
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Tsras.-The National debt of Texas, consis
ting of bonds, treasury notes, and debts of various
arlounts to seven million dollars
The amount of one years taxes is estimated a
one million dollars, and the expenses of the go
vernmcnt, for the same period, at five hundred
Thousand dollars, par money.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
NEWS BY LILLE MAILS.

Mgriage Fees.-Thc Philadelphia Times says
The price paid in Iowa fortying the knot "whicl
binds two willing hearts, is two coon skins, o
four bushels of sweet patatoes.'
How i this, Mr.. Bloomington Herald How
many pounds of Illinois cat fish vii! it require t
buy Bloomington lassiel We want to know !!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Buffalo few days since, that the steam boat Bur
|lington was set on fire and burned to the water
ledge while lying at the wharf at Toronto. Tn
steamer Queen Victoria also took fire but wa
Saved. The Patriots are at work.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Opening Of The ~ Y CnaL-Thc Buffalo
Commercial of the 81 inst. says: " We learn that
Baker has been notified by Com,
missioner Brough,on, that the canal will be opened
|ior navigation on the 18th inst.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

PrpWing.-The Lockport Courier Of the @itl
ult states, that orders have been received a
Fort Niagara to commence repairs upon that fort
ress and to put 1t into condition Of defence.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Dlath Of M. Chihy.-Ths distinguished Law
writer died on the 18th Of February last, in South
anpton street. Fitzroy square, London, in the Got
year of his age. al
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

England Mab.-The Postmaster General O
England has recently issued an order, requiring
the mail to be conveyed between London and
Liverpool at the rate Of thirty miles an hour, in
cluding stOppages.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in the city of New
York, by the Rev. Mr. White, Henry Black, Esq
of Orange county, to widow Eliza Gray, of Green
county, daughter of Horny B,o,on, Of BiueAiA
Maine. (, si-bh l.,s eti N Nj
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Vice Preadent--The Hon. Samuel l.. South
ard, of New Jersey, who was elected Presdei
pro. tenn. of the Senate just before the adjourn
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

and India was received in London on the morning
|of the 10th. 81
The great object Of interest in the intelligence
received by this express is the state of the British
|fclaions with the Chinese Government. The ne
|gociations up to the 18th of December, which is
ithe latest date Of the news from Macoa, appear to
have produced nothing, forthe Chinese seem de-
!sirous oe shutting and delay.
On the 9th Of November Admiral Elliott IS
sued notice at Chusan, to the British there
Estating that truce had been concluded with
the Chinese, binding them within certain limits
the British boundaries being Chusan and the
small islands adjacent. This notice was &C
Scompanied with recommendation to endeavol
Ito concilia.e the Chinese. The other Plenipo
stentary, Captain Elliott issued a circular decar
ling that the interests of the British at Chusar
should be attended to during the negotiations
liza the meantime dreadful mortality diminished
sthc troops there.
Tranquility prevailed in India, and the intelli
lgence by the express brought nothing of import
;ance from any Of the presdencies.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
J. HAMILTON

We congratulate the republic of Texas
ION her triumphs, both in the military and
diplomatic art. Gen. Hamilton has prov
led himself to be one of the ablest Ameri-
gcan dipomatsts ofthe age. By his talents
and address he procured the recognition
of Texas as an independent nation, by the
most powerful empire in Europe, and he
has now established her credit and finan-
ces on the high and firm basis of loan
in Paris. We trust that the government
lat home will be careful TO preserve that
credit in their finances, as carefully as
they would their honor as young, great
4 and gallant people. Let them avoid the
Eerrors which the Government of the Uni
tied States have run into--and Texas will
be one of the greatest and happiest repub-
ylics on the earth.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Treasury Notes.-'rhe aggregate amount {
Treasury notes outstanding on the lst instan
was S6,3)l,32i or.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Herman L. Roy, Esq, the iathcr-in-law o
the Hon. Daniel Webster, died at New York Of
THE 3lst utimo.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

arise, and for greater caution, took and
The foregoing oath before me.
April 6, 1871. W. CRANCH.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24

Caaqda.--The elections have resulted, so iar
p the choice Of SO Unionists and 10 An,i-Union
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-24
From the ". Y. Herald of March &c.
Il important News for Fcxrs--'E!se loan Ne2O.
tintca ira Paris by Gen. Hamilton.

tinicd i'm Paris by Sen. Hamilton.
We have received important and anthem
tic intelligence of the negotiation Of u loan
for Texas in Paris, in the month of Feb
.ruary last. 1t will be seen that from the
:anneXed letter it comes to us lrcm Gen.
James Hamilton the Minister of Texas in
Europe, and has been sent for publication
ito -, as the rcadiest means of giving
widespread publicity to the fact. 1t
Preached this city by the recent fourth of
March Royal steamer at Boston, and was
handed to us yesterday by the Texian
iConsul for New York:
PARIS, Feb. Id, 1871.
To The Editor cfhe N7u York HguM:-
SIR AS the Commissioners Of Loans
;of the republic of Texas were instructed
sby His Exceilency, President Lamar, in
sthe event of their efl'ecting negotiation
.ot the loan for that republic, 10 make
spublc announcement Of the fact, that
imcrilorious holders of the securities of
ithe Government may not be the victims of
shc speculation Of those acting under &C.
,cret information, will thank YOU TO state
lin your paper, or if this communication
sshould arrive after it has gone to press, in
Ia slip to be Immediately issued from your
sollice, that have this day concluded in
Sthis city contract with the Bank Of
iMessrs. J. Lafiille e. Co. for the Texian
Loan.
| forward a duplicate of this letter per
/ the Havrc packet of the 10th February,
land shall enclose this to the Tcxian Con-
sui at New York, per the American Min
listers letter bag from London.
remain, very respectfully,
Your obedienl servant.