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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19

cleaning OF eight hundred pounds of cot
ton per diem. Much information was
given by several gentlemen present, all of
whom agreed onthe practicability ofbring-
ing East India cotton into the market
equal to the short stapled American, and
it was stated that the accounts from Bonn
bay, OF the first experiments of the Anne
ricans sent out by the India Company, in
cleaning the cotton with the American
gin, were highly satisfactory. A large
sample of cotton cleaned by the East In
dia Cotton Company, was then shown,
and highly approved of as being of an ex-
cellent color, and free from the seed,
sand and dirt, which are usually found in
East India cotton"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19

at hand, and not little hustle and confusion
reign at Washington in consequence. An entire
change of men and measures is about to take
place in the management Of our political affairs.
Mr. Van Buren, breaks up his household at the
White House ON the goth inst, and will remain
for the balance Of the time with his friend Mr..
Gilpin, the Attorney General. Gen. Harrison,
who was, By our latest accounts, on his way to
Washington, has probably by this time arrived,
and after the Goth may, if so inclined, take pos
session of the White House Several caucuscs
have been held by the wing Senators, to arrange
the financial and internal policy OF the new dy-
nasty. At the last of these all the Senators at
tended, and after due dclibcrsiion it was finally
and unanimously agreed 10 recommend TO the new
President first, the call Of an extra session o.!
Congress; then that in his message to the new
Congress he recommend the following measures,
then and there to be discussed aud settled, viz To
lcplcuish the treasury 10y treasury notes; to settle
the land question on the principle of Clay's land
bill; a general bankrupt law; National Bank
and repeal ofthe Sub-rrcasury duty on wines
and silks; to fund whatever debt may be found to
exist on investigating the treasury aud other de-
par,mculs.
The general character Of these measures is ca
silly understood. Their cyijentrurpose isto re-
yiyc the speculation and high prices Of 1886, and
Il consequent reyulsion like that which We nov so
severely feel This all good men should oppose.
The commercial, agricultural and manufacturing
interests Of the country are all coming right by
the natural laws oftrode and to disturb this pro-
cess is 20 create fresh agitation.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
Fail ,soa,is---H.osius Business.

Those States that arc about constructing rail-
roads, and calcull,c largely on the revenue they
will yield to the state would perhaps do well by
referring to those States which have tested their
utility, before they calculate with confidence on
the amount ofreycnue they will yield to the state
constructing such roads.
On the State railroads in Pennsylvania, the
locomotive engines cars, tenders, workshops, &C.,
&C., are owned and kept in operation by the State.
How much advantage the State has derived from
the operations ofthis system the following extract
from the annual report of the Treasurer Of State
will show He says:
"Ihe motive power for the term Of five years
has cost the commonwealth the sum of Sl,773,-
5j7 81, and the revenue received during the
same period from that source amounts to 81 49,
i16 80, makuga loss to the state of $3.50 GSl So,
for the term Of five years.
Thus it appears that the railroads in the State of
Pennsylvania, which, together with the canal,
form the connecting link between the city of
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with all the large
amount of travel and immense tonnage offrcight,
have annually sunk about $4,000!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
The Post Once Report.

GEonar Pitt, Esq., the foreign agent Of the
Post Office Department, who has been travelling
IN Europe gathering information respecting the
mail facilities &c. Of that country has made re-
port to the Postmaster General recommending
such alterations in the present system of this
country, as the well regulated system of Europe
would seem to dictate. Some OF the alterations
recommended arc very good, while others are alb.
surd aud ridiculous enough.
The report recommends the entire aboLtion Of
the Jrdnking priritge, ard exhibits statistics to
prove that ranked letters and papers are no. ,nly
carried without charge, but at an annual expense
Of Sl50,000 to the department. 1t recommends
letters and newspapers to be charged by weight,
and postage paid in advance Letters not weigh
ing moro than half an ounce, under 500 miles s
cents, and over 500 miles 10 cents, with double
these rates fo' every additional half ounce, which
will so regulate the rates Of postage that an ordi-
nary letter my be conveyed any distance over
500 miles for 10 cents: Newspapers, the report
vssy judiciousIy proposes, should be conveyed
fss when sent 70 Offices within tho county in
which they are published
Tho report contains several salutary ecommcn-
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
FROM OUR SPRINGFIELD CORRESPONDENT.
SrRrSGFIELp, Feb. Ii, 1871.


SrRrSGFIrLp, Feb. II, 1884,
! Mcssrs. WEAVER & HtSE:
GENT.-Since writing you my last letter, but
very little has been accomplished by the LegisIa-
turc i'll relation to the affairs Of the great Canal.
IN which we feel SO deep an interest. a bill has
passed the Senate, providing for the payment of
interest from sales of lands lease of water power,
&C. and it will probably pass the House. bill
will probably be introduced into the House this
week, for an appropriation to that work, but it
will meet with formidable opposition. The
election of Canal Commissioners not having tax
en- place, tends to separate those who should be
united phalanx in its favor. Many prominent
wings have made public declarations, to the elect
that they would oppose the canal, if men were not
elected to suit them. Such assertions are howe
yer idle, and only to be regarded as threats made
to ntimldatc; while they should be remembered
as an evidence of the want of patriotism and
s'aiesmanlikc conduct Of those who proclaim
them. The Canal Commissioners will probably
be elected next week.
The bill for establishing Grundy county has
passed both houses.
The great Judiciary measure is at length pass
3D. the objections of the Judges in the Council of
Revision to the contrary notwithstanding. 1t
passed the Senate 10y a vote of .3 to l6-thc
House by i6 to i3, and is now the law of the
land. The five new supreme judges created in
this bill, together with the four old ones will per-
form the circuit duties, end relieve the state from
four of the present circuit judges. The election
of these five is ordered tomorrow. The demo-
Gratis have nominated Judges Ford, Treat, Skates,
and Breesc, of the old circuit judges, and stephen
A. Douglass as the fifth. They will all probably
be elected.
A Joint resolution, fixing the LIST of March as
the day of adjournment has passed both houses
but it is thought the Legislature will not be able TO
adjourn at that time. The many distractions
thrown in the way Of legislation by the wings, has
heightened the session very much and may COM
pei the legislature to continue longer, in order to
transac, and accomplish the important business Of
the session.
Our representative A. II, Donor has done HIM
self and friends great credit, in an able ardent.
and uniform support of the principles of dcmocra-
cy, and those questions of general interest to the
state. He is very much esteemed, and stands pro
mnent iii the affections of members from other
portions of the state, and WILL believe, exert him
self to the interest in successfully sustaining the
great interests, of his constituents.
Yours truly, w.
QJ'Slncc the above came to hand we have 70.
ceived intelligence from Springfield that both
houses, IN Joint meeting, on the 18th, elected the
following persons associate justices of the supreme
court, viz: Sidney Brecsc, Samuel II. Treat,
Thomas Ford Waltsr ID. Skates, and Stephen A.
Douglass. They were elected on the first ballot
by vote ranging from II to u.s. to so scattering
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
East India Cotton.

The New York Commercial Advertiser has a
notice derived from the London Times of some
experiments that were tnade-on the 18th of De.
cembcr last, to test the value of the American
cotton GIN for cleansing Eastern cotton.
"Two machines, one made by Brookes,
the other by Jones, were used. The for.
mer worked well, but the latter did not. i,
being out OF order. The Brookcs gi,
had sixiy-live saws, and was equal to the
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19

dations, but the idea of charging newspapers by
freight, is certainly ridiculous Had the author
of the report recommended to charge newspapers
by their size, so much per cubic foot, it would
appear more reasonable and certainly he more Just
as the Inconvenience resulting to printers by being
Obliged 10 dry their papers previous to mailing
them, would certainly be drawback, both to the
printer and the patron, and at least place the
news Of the day twelve hours behind the proper
time.
The most ridiculous recommendation however
Is that causing printers topay postage on their er
change papeyy' This recommendation might be
accused, if the author of it had not once HIM
self been connected with the publication of a pa
per, during which time if he did not learn that
the business at best, is the most Improbable and
thanslcss occupation man can follow, he most
certainly was particularly favored
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
From the Paris (Illinois) Statesman.
The Record of Crime.

Since the publication of our last paper
our county has been the scene of ono OF
the most cold-blooded and abominablc
transactions ever recorded. The particrl-
lars, so far as we have been able to gather
them, are as follows:
On Saturday night last, Jan. 3O,) be-
tween the hours of ten and twelve o'clock,
the house of Mr.. Jos. Welch, abou, four
miles southwest from Paris, was assailed
by some four or five rrnians. The fam
ny, consisting of Mr.. Welch, his wife,
his son Benjamin, lad about | 5 or l6
years of age, and four younger children,
one OF whom was crippled by an attack
OF palsy, had retired to their beds. The
assallanis came armed with guns, large
clubs, and forked saplng, for the pur-
pose, as is supposed of throwing the
weight polls from the roof, in case they
could not force an entrance at the doors.
The first knowledge the family had of
their presence was an effort to burst open
the door, at the same time that some
person was on the roof attempting to tear
otthe shingles. The door soon gave way
and person entered and levelled a blow
at the trundle bed, which inflicted a dread
lul injury upon the head of the poor Grip
pie, which it is vet feared may deprive
him of life. Mr.. Wclch had by this time
got on the floor, and siezng chair made
at the villain. Mrs. Wclch was sitting
up in bed, when she saw gun pointed
at her through the open door. She had
only time to fall fiat on the bed as the
gun was fired, and the ball entered the
wall Of the house, in such direction that
ii must to all appearance have killed her
had she not lain down. Provideniially
she received no injury. Mr.. WEIGH pur-
sued the man who had struck his son,
and just out the door, Knocked him down,
and at the same instant was wounded by
a bullet fired from another gun; he inn
mcdiately fell. The man who had fired
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
The phiindcIphiu Esuul,s,

Though the explosion of the L. 5. Hank was
generally believed to be inevitable, vet the event
took place sooner than was anticipated. The de-
mands upon her for specie were steady from the
very hour she resumed until the lth inst, when
she closed her doors In the evening a special
meeting OF the Directors was held at which il was
resolved to make every excron to collect the
debts and convert into cash the assets of the bank
Tor the purpose of again rcsuming payments in
specie at the earliest possible moment The other
banks also held meeting, which resulted in the
adoption OF a resolution to continue the paymen.
OF specie for all their liabilities. 1t thus appcors
that the IT, 5. Bank is alone in the suspcnsion
this time. If the other banks have the means of
sustaining themselves they should do so at all ha
yards, If they have n particle of honesty left. If
Gov. Porter will now redeem his pledges TO
The people of Pennsylvania ho will at once
force the u. S. Bank into liquidation, and deprive
her OF the power of embarrassing the other banks.
The people of the whole country are interested in
this Gater, and it is hoped he will act as becomes
thoChicf Magistrate OF the keystone State, and re-.
lievc tho county ofths ulcer
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
Congress.

Congress drags along slowly. The majority
appear averse to proposing any important mea.
sures, from the fact that they are soon to go out
ofpowcr; and the minority seem to be waiting
for new Congress before they bring forward
what are to constitute the lending measures of the
administration. So that few measures, save
such only rs are almost absolutely necessary TO
keep the wheels Of government in motion, seem to
occupy the attention of our national legislature.
bcnon's presumption bill, which seemed for
while to have taken permanent lease Of tho ST.
nate, passed that body on the I'd inst, and was
sent to the House, where no action has yet been
had upon il.
Much of the time OF the lower House has been
occupied in considering resolution authorizing a
new emission Of s5,OOO,OO0 of Treasury notes
but up to our ntest dates from Washington no
inai action had taken place on the resolution.
The advent Of the new administration is near
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19

a. We will attend to certain post office aspi-
rants in neighborins town shortly. They had
better wait until after the 4ih Of March, so that
the present administration may be exhoncra,cd
from causing scenes of a disgrncciul character, in
the shape of Lach-jtiHg, hyects, end eGitaDy
Keep cool, gentlemen! few weeks longer, and
then you will have perfect right to exhibit to
the public your lasccraicd forms, inflicted by the
scorpion lash Of locoioco;sm, and enlist all the
sympaihias Of generous people in your behalf
possible.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
JUSTICE AND EQUALITY"
Weaver ~ HIi-c, Editors.
Ottawa, ILL.,, Friday, February 10, lSil.
Stay Law.

We learn by last evenings mail that the bill
which provides that property levied upon by vir-
tue Of any execution shall bring two thirds of its
appraised value before being subjected to sale, &c
has passed the Senate and has been sent to the
House COR concurrence.
We are well aware of the responsibility an in
dvidual assumes, by even being suspicioned that
he is opposed to any measure which promises but
partial relief to the "unfortunatc debtor" and
bankrupt The subject has furnished theme
for candidates on the stump, Of 10th political par
ties, to show their sympaties for the people, and
every occasion embraced to pour out the
deep and sensitive feelings of the heart in behalf
Of this class of individuals, many of whom are
meritorous and deserve every relief consistent
with justice and the laws of trade.
But, does the bill which has passed the Senate
extend eyen-handed justice between the credtu.
and debtorP Let the representatives of the people
remember, that the creditor has rights which de-
mand protection that the seller is altogether as
meritorious as the purchaser, and tina, the laws
now in existence favor the debtor sufficiently
at least, sufficiently for the encouragement
and protection of fair and honorable dealing.
Every business man knows this.
This bill, we observe, is sustained by both par
ties, but let the Democrats in that body rcmem-
Der, that they individually stand responsible to the
people if they, by their aid engrafl this noxious
measure in the laws of this State Let them re-
member that they purchase popularity at dear
price, when they further paraze the transactions
OF our business men, who are already sufficiently
embarrassed by tho existing laws. Democrats!
pause, reflect!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
Worthy of Confederation.

Never to show levity when people are profess
scdly engaged i'll worship.
Never to resent supposed injury till you
know the views and motives of the author Of 1t.
Nor on any occasion to retaatc.
Never tojudgo persons character by external
appearance
Always to take the part Of an absent person,
who is ccnsurcd in company, so far as truth and
propriety will admit.
Never to think the worse of another ON account
Of BIS differing from you in political or religious
opinions.
Never to dispute, ifyou can fairly avoid it.
Never to dispute with man more than 10
years ofagc, nor with woman nor an enthusiast.
Not to effect to be witty, or to Jest so as to
wound the feelings ofanother.
To say as little as possible of yourself and those
who are near to you.
To aim at checrlulness without leyi,v.
Not to obtrude your advice unasked.
Never to court the favor Of the rich BY latter
ing either their vanity or vices.
To respect virtue, though clothed in rags.
To speak with calmncss and delibcration on all
occasions especially in circumstances which tend
to irritate.
On all occasions to have in prospect the end
of life and a future state.
Net to nattcr yourself that you can act up to
these rules, however honestly you may aim at it,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-02-19
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

san and coniine her trade to Canton, as hereto
fore. He has agreed to pay e3,000,Oo0 to the
es of the war. The Emperor, through his Off
GERS, has expressed his pacific intentions to the
English Admiral, and disayows the actions of
his commissioner Lin whom he offers to surren-
der to the English, to be dealt with as they may
think proper. The English, it is said, are willing
to accedc to the proposition.