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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

Let no one stay from the election on Monday
week under a belief that the contest is of little
importance. No idea can be more erroneous.
One vote in Congress may be sufficient to defeat
some or all Of the leading "whig' measures. The
proceedings of congress show that though the
wings boast majority of 40 in the lower house,
the distribution bill on which more that any other
they expected to unite all their forces, passed
third reading in the house by a meagrc MAORI.
ty of eight. Three democrats from Illinois would
reduce that majority to fire. On the question of
a national bank they are still less united. Many
wing members are opposed to such an institution.
and others are wavcring-thc least popular breeze
will incline them to one side or the other. Other
leading measures Of the Clay and Webster dy
nasty are equally ob.oxious to many whius.
lew more democratic votes in congress will be suf
Gent to defeat them. Thus may the democracy
OF llInois-of this single congressional district
at the coming August election, achieve triumph
OF many of those great principles for which
our party so nohly but vainy contcnded last No.
vember. Let the democracy come forth. then in
the majesty of their might on the first Monday or
August next, and we will gain a victory that will
tell at Washington.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
Democratic Meeting,

The meeting on wednesday last was well at
tended, there being considerable number of cti-
zcns from the country present, notwithstanding
the short notice given and the unfavorablc period
of the year, when farmers are generally busily
engaged with their crops, prevented many from
being in attendance.
The meeting nominated Mr.. GEoRGE 4. Souru-
wORTH, of Mission Grove precinct as the Demo-
cratic candidate for County Commissioner, over
Messrs. a. McCLAsKEY and a. +. Dow, Of Indi-
an precinct, who were previously announced as
candidates for the same office. This course was
deemed the most expedient by the meeting, as
personal differences exist between tue two gem
tlemcn named and their immediate neiehbors,
which prevented the meeting from uniting on
either of them, and consequently selected
third man, Mr.. Southworh:~ The nomination.
after being announced by the chair, met the
appreciation of the meeting, and Mr.. Dow imme.
diaely expressed his willingness to submit to the
expressed wish of the meeting and promised his
support to the nominee. Mr.. McClaskcv has
also pursued a similar course, for which thew
deserve much credit
Mr.. G. HAYWARD was nominated n, n randi.
date for the Office of School Commissioner.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
Foreign News.

The steamship Britannia arrived at Boston on
the Sd inst. She made her passage from Liver.
pool in 10! days.
Captain Drew, the leader of the gang of pirates
who destroyed the Caroline at Niagara came pas.
scngcr in the Britannia to Halifax.
The President is given up by every body in
England a lost.
Nothing new from China.
The excitement about VI Lcod has all died away.
Lord Blayncy has been elected a representative
peer OF Ireland, in place of Earl ONcil, deceased.
All England is in state Of tremendous politi.
cal excitement. Sir Robert Pccl's "No Conf
dence" motion was carried on the 18th ult bv n
majority ofone. Lord John Russell tbcreunon
stated that himself and ministers had abandoned
The corn law question for this session. An tho
great political questions must now be decided bv
the country, and the new parliament should be
summoned without DELAY.
Parliament 1t was believed would be dissolved
on the 22d ut. And the hastings are already
occupied by candidates throughout the United
Kingdom. The whole nation is in lcrmcnt and
nprcar Nothing is talked OF or thought of bnt
the elections. The chartists are at work, the
priests are at work, the landlords are at work and
40 are the manufacturers, mcrchantc, bankers
Wigs, torics indeed all trades, professions sexes
md all sorts OF elements are actively at work, and
'usy in moving heaven and earth to carry their
litieren, views.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

The New York Herald, Of the 10Th inst. SAYS I:
"Ihe decision in this case will be given at this
term Of the Supreme Court, now in session at
Utica. Chief Justice Nelson, with his associates,
will ali deliver their separate opinions; 1.-TWO out
of the three favorable to Mcleod, and they de-
eide that he was Irresponsible because acting I'M
der the orders Of the British government, he will
be released Immediately lthey decide otherwise,
he will be sent back to prison, to prepare for trial
forthwith"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
Illinois aud Rock River Railroad

We are pleased to learn that the COMPANY
which received charter at the last session of III,
Legislature for the completion of this important
work, has organized and will proceed Immediately
TO construct the road. Tho following gentlemen
were chosen Directors, on the 18th inst, for tho
ensuing year: Mcssrs. A. II. Bangs. M,cu,r,
KENNEDY, ii. p. WooDwoRru, WV. WIIyIx.
SON, and w. TEALL-thc first named gentleman
has been chosen President of the Company.
AS the inhabitants of Northern Illinois arc mar.
ticuarly interested in the early completion of this
important work, they cannot but be gra,ifcd to
learn that it has fallen into able hands, and if
perseverance, industry, and frusality can accomp.
lish anything, the gentlemen above named are
sufficient guarantee that the best interests of this
great work will be ably guarded and promoted.
We have examined the charter of the Comm.
ny, and from the hasty pcrusal we gave it, are of
opinion tina, the Company can progress wiihou,
much difficulty. Whilst the Legislature duly
considered the Importance OF the work and gave
liberal charter to the Company, yet the interest
OF the State isproperly guarded and so strictly OBJ
served, that no important exceptions can possibly
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

(Ga.) supported the full and unqualified
power OF Congress to establish a national
bank and branches in the states, and went
INTO long argument against the amend
mcnt. lie was followed by number of
other speakers, after which the question
was taken and the amendment nagativcd,
yeas 10, nays 80. Adjourned.
UOuse.-rhc committee on rules re-
ported an additional rule 1917, providing
that the majority may take bill from the
committee Of the whole. Adopted.
\ resolution was adopted providing tina,
the bill TO distribute the proceeds of the
public lands be taken from the committee
OF the whole at : o'clock.
The house then went into committee
on the land bill, and the discussion was
continued on the motion TO strike out all
after the enacting clause, until 7 o'clock,
after which, under the new gag law, there
could be no more debate. The question
was then taken on the motion TO strike
out and decided IN the negative, yeas lO4,
nays l2l. After this decision motions,
amendments, confusion and disorder, CON
sumcd the time until eleven o'clock, p. NJ.
when the bill was reported from the COM
mt!ee, and ordered to be engrossed, and
was read third time and passed. And
the house adjourned.
Juy -SCnGie-Mr. Buchanan this
morning opened the debate on the part of
the opponents Of the bill to charter a ma
tiOnal bank, condning himself to an an
swcr to the report and remarks of Mr..
Clay. This was a powerful speech, but
too long to be given here even in abstract.
When he concluded he moved to strike
out the "Dislrict Of Columbia" so as to
take the bank away from the seat of go
ycrnment, and Mr.. Calhoun moved to
insert New Orleans" But both these
amendments were rejected.
Mr.. Wright moved the printing Of Sc
rics Of amendments which he intended to
offer. Carried; and an intended amend
mcnt of Mr.. Walker was also ordered to
be printed. Adjourned.
JUiy S.-SeHdic-Thc select commit
tee, appointed to revise the rules in rcla-
ton to the admission of newspaper re-
Portcrs, reported rule placing those of
publishers out of the city on on equal
footing with those of publishers at the
seat of government. Adopted.
The hank bill was taken up and num-
Der of amendments proposed and discuss
ed, but all, except one giving ten stock
holders at any time right 10 examine
the books of the bank, were voted down.
HouSc-The resolution Of Mr.. Floyd,
in relation to the Nj Lcod case, which was
laid on the tabc on the 25lh ult. was again
called up and discussed until the expira-
ton OF the morning hour, after which the
house went into committee of the whole
on the twelve million loan bill. The dis
cuSslon on this was continued until late
hour, when the gladiators dispersed.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
T7nrseiIic, "Manniaciurin. Comp,uy.,

This Company has now finished its large and
splendid FIGURING Mill at Marseilles, about c;,b,
miles East OF Ottawa, and in point of excellence.
durability, and construction of machinery. is not
surpassed in the Western country. The mill is
four stories high, the first or basement story is
built OF stone, and the foundation is on soli rock
the remainder Of the building is built of lumber
framed together in the most durable manner. The
building Ia 70 feet in length and As fee, in width
with run of stone, capable of manufacturing
400 barrels of flour every twcnty-four hours.
The entire machinery is of the latest and most
approved patterns. Two of Childs' patent smut
machines, which arc considered, we believe ,hc
best article now in use, are attached ia the otLor
machinery and arc now in operation. In shor,
The whole machinery may be considered perfect
ana the enterprisng propretors deserve much
praise for their industry and perseverance in con-
sructing this splendid and useful building, which
promises much for the future convenience of tbe
inhabitants ofthc surrounding country.
This season has been unusually dry and ,bc
streams extremely low, but we understand since
he dam a, this mill has been repaired an obun.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

AT large and respectable meeting Of
the democratic electors of Lasalle county,
held at the court house in Ottawa, on
Wednesday, the 2lst of July, 1871, for
the purpose of nominating county officers
for the approaching August election,
James D. Hoii, Esq. was called to the
chair, and Il. HyaH appointed secretary.
On motion, TO proceed to ballot for
County Commissioner, the following
names were presented TO the meeting:
George \. SouthworIh, A. +. Dow and
Alexander McClasky.
1t appeared, after counting the ballots.
that Mr., George n. S0mhvorM received
a majority Of all the votes given, and was
therefore declared the nominee of said
meeting for County Commissioner.
On motion, to proceed to ballot for
School Commissioner the following
names were presented to the meeting:
Charles Hayward and J. O. Glover.
1t appeared, after counting the ballots.
that Charles Hayward received a MAORI
" of all the votes given, and was duly
declared the nominee of said meeting for
School Commissioner.
On motion, it was
RcSOiuCd, That we recommend to the
democracy Of l.asaIlc county the names
OF GEO. A. SouTuwoRTH, of Mission
precinct, and CHARLES HAYWARD, of
Ottawa, as suitable candidates for the
Offices Of County and School Commits
sioners.
Resolred, That we have unboundcd
confidence in the integrity and ability Of
the Hon. JAMES IL. RALSTON, of
Adams county, and recommend him to
our democratic friends as worthy Of their
support for Congressman at the ensuing
August election.
On motion, it was
RCS0lCed, That we now proceed to the
appointment Ola new Central Correspond
ng Committee for Lasalle county.
The following gentlemen were then
dominated by the meeting:
Michael Ryan, J. o. Glover, and John
.lise, Of Ottawa; Charles Brown, South
ottawa; G. X. Potter, Vermiion; J.
)immi,k, N. Vermilion; S. Mackey,
eagle; A. Brown, Indian; A. Hyatt,
Western; Asa Mann, Troy Grove; S.
). Bullock, Grafton; G. G.. Miller, Day
on; John S. Armstrong, Mission Grove;
Ohm Gum, Utica; A. Slack, Sandy;
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

The Administration at Nusumgtp1,I II appears.
has at length done an act for which they deserve
much credit, to wit: removed the infamous
Bear, unworthi.y termed "Tie Blc1sy Baci-
mih.R during the late Presidential canvass, from
the Office Of Indian Agent at saudushy, Ohio, to
which he had been recently appointed by the fol-
lowing process:
It appears that Gales & Scaton, editors Of the
National Int5iiigeucgr, during the late Frcsiden-
tai canvass promised Bear that ii he would travel
and make speeches. he should be rewarded. He
wa, definitely promised farm and Gales 81 Sea
ton were to raise the funds to purchase it, But
from their own involvement and others Of their
friends, it is presumed they were unable to do
this. Bear then went to the city and demanded
his fee, threatening exposure if he did not gc; it,
Gales d Seaton urged his appointment to office,
prccrIlng to billet him on the Government rather
than buy him farm. Bear then received the
appointment of Sub.Indiln Agent at Sandusky,
Ohio, much to the chagria of the Wing party
in that section, and to the exclusion of a number
of worthy applicants He figures a short time in
this new station, but his former habits soon over
powered the dignity attached to his character by
official seal of the Government, and consequently
became obnoxious TO the citizens, as well as cx-
trcmely odious to the Indians The Indians con-
sidcrcd themselves insuliol by the appointment
of Bear, and refused to transact business with him.
which operated much to the disadvantage of the
Government, as it prevented the purchase Of the
Wyandott Reservation from the Indians. This
aroused the citizens, as thoy We're deeply inte,1s-
ted in the extinction Of the Indian cIairls in that
country, and their Efforts resulted in the removal
Of Bear.
Thus has the Administration done one act for
which it deserves credit, although the lash was
necessary to drive them into it,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
PosiponcnCni OF the Chicngo aud Dixon
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b! 'ht fr'SidtA' OIL lhe tLl.ju NIi'tS'
The public sale of lands directed by
the executive proclamation, issued on the
18TH OF February, 1871, to be held at the
land Office at CHICAGO, IN the state of
Illinois, commencing on Monday, the
ninth day of .INgud next, is in conse-
aucnce of urrpni reorespnt,,iors from, tho
go,,Ion, -, 49, ;.,;,-.. IN, Wv
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',0"' ~ '">'9''"- va '"' ''"e "' we "'ne
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:" ''''o"' way
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

be made by any candid and enicrprsing IIiinoian.
We intend hereafter 10 notice this work more
in detail, and shall be pleased to make known
through our columns, from time to time, that the
work is rapidly progressing, and the day speedily
approaching which is to witness the first snutiHg
of the locomotive between La Sale and Dixon.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
Township So n. 3 E.---school Tru.,c,..

At an election, held at the Court House in this
place on Tuesday last, for the purpose ofchoosing
five School Trustees for township 33 y. 3 Z. to
serve the ensuing year, the following gentlemen
were elected:
Rudolph Seller, w. II. W. Cushman.
J. f. Shaw, Herman Hurlbut, and Nil.
ton II. Swift.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
II IL E ILLINOIS FIRE E TR \ ID + II

1t is said that so much money hasreccn,ly been
withdrawn from the funds, to use ior purposes %
bribery at the coming elections, that stocks have
not only become fiat, but actually declined.
There Is an improvement in the cotton market,
hut none in tradcin general The price Of wheat
has improved. The crops look fine.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

We call the attention OF our readers in this vi.
entity to Mr.. GIen's advertisement, which NAV b.
found in to-day's paper. We have seen spcci.
men OF this gcntIcman's work, and can safely
recommend him to the patronage of the public.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23
From the United States Gazette
TIE HYMNS VIZ MOTHER sung.

There are to me no hymns more sweet
Than those my mother sung,
When joyously around her feet
Her little children clung.
The baby in its cradle slept
My mother sang The while -
What wonder if there softly crept
Across her lips q smile
And |. sick and laneuid boy
Oppressed with many palms,
Oft felt a quiet sense Of joy
Come with her soothing strains.
The stealing tear mine eye bcdImS,
My heart Is running DER
The music of mothers hymns
Shall cheer me here no more!
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

LJOrrAwA, July @3.-Tincs rather dull
little done in the money market-banks refuse to
discount--credit toush--foreign demands quite
pressins--flrmers neutrality-suspicious. idle, few
weddings and thank God no murders nearer than
Oglc county.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

Hon. JAMES II. RALSTON, the dem
ocratic candidate for Congress, will ad-
dress the people Tomorrow erening,
(SArURDAy,) the 2ith inst, at Ottawa.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

dance ofwatcr Is now at hand, and the mil! Is IN
active operation, kicking and splashing " like a
thing of lite"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23


Mr.. Choatc.-It is proper for me to
say that never exchanged syllable with
the executive on this subject. stated my
own convictions.
.Nr. Clay.-l rise, sir, to vindicatc my
self from the inference that | had no
grounds for questioning the senator when
| interrupted him. He said he kRcic there
would be no bank this session unless we
adopted this amendment. This assertion
he made most positively, as If from the
authority of some competent power to rem
der the measure nugatory. | wanted to
know what authority he had, and for that
purpose alone | interrupted him.
Mr.. Cho0te.-I gave my convictions.
The senator asked what grounds rested
them ON. replied, on facts aud dcduc-
tons. did not imply that had any cx-
ccutiyc authority for what | stated.
Mr.. Cay-lcXcitcd.) viii the gentle
man say he did not state that he could not
disclose the source of his convictions with
out breach Of privilege and violation of
parliamentary rule !
.Hr. Cho0tc attempted again to explain
but was Interrupted by
Mr.. Ciay.-rhat, sir, is not the thing.
Did you not say you could not without a
breach OF privilege or violation of parlia-
mcn.ary rule disclose your authority
~. (3ogIe Sir I insist an my ,;,,ht
to explain what did say lnmy own words.
W. Coy-,under great eNcI,ement.)
Dld You not say, SIR that
Here the chair called the senator to or
dcr' and aI.er some agitation all were again
seated. ME- Archer then proceeded III
his speech.
inns bret memorandum OF the words
furnishes but very imperfect idea OF the
scene lhe manner IN winch the affair
was conducted, cannot be transferred to
paper Mr. Clay who sits ON the opPo-
sue s'de OF i'e chamber to Mr.. Choate,
'ad approached nm before the second al
'crea'ion began 50 That there was but a
S.ns'e seat between 'hem' W men Mt
'ho"'e rose IN reply 10 Mr. Clay 5 sug'
sG'HonS urged IN the most insulting Tone
MI oIay kept MS Icet. III lact' ne turn
ca upon NM ana hAtd an eye Ike ihat
oil 'ne oas'''sN' directly IN his lace and
When he put his last question: he d!d u
with an emphasis and an expression OF
counIenancc which made perfectly plain
mat 1t was an attempt to 0"'y Mr.. Choate
on the floor OF the I. ). Senate.
Mr.. Archer followed tins up with an
attack on w. R'ves, IN which he also took
occasion to snccr at Mr.. jefferson as a
ma" VINO might oe quoted on all sides OF
every questions anu he denounced Gen.
JACKSON as an Ignorant UeSP"'' ana eX-
P'e'Scu MS Sa''sl"'''o'' AZ having inc OPP
Po''"Illy o' 'e|PSc'0'"'"5 MS spleen
upon "l'n II ''e presence OF tloSc who
ia" O"Wcu me Knee 10 nm. VII kIves
resented li'lS puhy eHo't TO 'liIiiy the cha
racters OF Jefferson ana Jackson with a.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

General Winfield Scott has been nominated
10y the President as Commanding General of the
T.. S. Army, in the place of Cen Macomb, decd
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1841-07-23

ELECTION on THE lsr MONDAY IN AUGUST
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-20
SIIERlFFS SALE.

RACINE COUNTY, S.
by virtue of writ of Fl. Fa issued ont of the Dis
trict Court, for the County of Racine, Wisconsin Ter
rilory, dated July 18th. l&4l. to directed and de-
livered against the goods and chaels, and for want
thereof, the real estate Of Pho White, have seized
and taken all The right title and interest Of the sad
PhIlo White, to the following piece, parcel Of land,
viz: the south west quarter of section thirty three
1897 in town four (4 north in range twenty three
(23) east, in the Milwaukee Land District the in
teres which he may have had the tenth day of July
1871, at any time afterwards, and shall expose III"
for sale at public Vendue at the Court House in
the Village of Racine on the twenty fifth day of Au-
gust, lS4l at 10 clock, A. NJ.
EDGAR r. HUGUNIN, Sheriff.
S.N. IVES, Deputy.
Dated July 18th, l34l n4y26t
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-07-20
A NEW BUSINESS IN SOUTHPORT.
LIVERY Stable.

u ALL & TUBBS have succeeded in
n planting the germ of an establish
mcnt of the kind in this place which they
intend shall grow to all the wants Git being
any thing in their line of business Of this
town and vicinity, from this time hence
forth, as they intend to make it their per-
manent business hereafter.
The Public can now be accommodated
with HORSES, CARRIAGES, SAD
DIES &c.,-also all conveniences for car
rying passengers or freight into the coun-
try, with good double wagon, driver &C.
Terms to suit the times.
We hope by strict attention TO our own
business, not meddling with that of others J
TO merit and receive share of the public
patronage.
Our stable may now be found little
north Of the Wisconsin House.
Southport, July 18th, 1871. Aft