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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
ny THOMAS LIPPIS CoTT.

Among the various incidents of the ear
ly settlements of Illinois, and those Of the
last war with Great Britain, that have
commanded the attention of writer's, there
is ono which do not remember to have
seen in print, that well deserves to be
preserved among the records Of frontier
hardihood and suffering. refer to the
massacre of woman and six children,
by the Indians, in the forks of Wood
river, in 1914. The following is given
as an authentic sketch Of the facts, taken
from the lips of captain Abel Moore and
his wife, who were sufferers in the trans
action.
Travellers who have passed on the di-
rect road from Edwardsvile to Carrollon,
will remember at pleasant plantation on
the banks of the east branch of Wood
river, short distance from the dwelling.
house and powder-mill Of Mr.. George
Moore, an old building, composed of
rough, round logs, the upper story of
which projects about foot on every side,
beyond the basement.-Ths, in times Of
peril, was block-house, or in the COM
mon phrase, fort, 10 which the early
settlers resorted for safety. Pursuing the
road about two miles, to an elevated
point on the bank of the west fork, where
the road turns abruptly down into the
creek, another farm, now in possession of
a younger member of the family OF
Moores, exhibits the former residence OF
Reason Reagan; and midway between
these two points, resides Captain Abel
Moore, OH the same spot which he occu.
pied at the period to which our narrative
relates. William Moore lived nearly
south Of Abel's on a road which passes
towards Milton. Upper Alton is from
two to three miles, and Lower Alton fou,
or five miles distant from the scene O
action.
1t appears, that while the gallant ran
gers were securing The country, ever OF
the alert, the inhabitants, who for severa
years had huddled together in forts, 70
fear Of the Indians. had, in the summer o
1914, attained to such sense Of security
that they went to their farms and dwell
lings, with the hope Of escaping farthe
depreda.ions. In the forks Of Woo
river, were some six or eight families
whose men were for the most part In III
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
GRAND SCHEME OF EMIGRATION.

From an English paper
The bre,cers should to M4h-a go,
The bggsrheads to Silly;
The Q.akers to the Friendly Isles.
The filrriers all to Chill.
The little squalling, brawling babes,
That break our nightly rest,
Should be pack'd off to BaJy-land,
To Lap-land, or to Brest.
From Spithead cooks go DER to Greece:
And while the miser waits
His passage to the Guinea coast
SpendthrJfs are in the Straits.
SDinsters should to the Needles so,
Vine bidders to Burgundy;
Gourmands should lunch at S1ad,cih Isles,
Wigs at the bay of F1.n-dy.
He bachelors to the United SAFES,
Maids to the Isle of MN.
Let gardeners to BofGny go,
And shoe-Jlacks to Jlpan.
Thus emigrate, and misplaced men
Will then no longer vex us;
And those that ar'n't provided for
Had better go to Texas.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

How Very common and at the Same
time how very absurd !, is for girl when
she has been kissed by chap 10 turn
round pou,ing her lips as though she was
mad and say--"yoa ottghtfo be ashoned
of yourself" when every one must know
she means nothing by il. II j. all nom
sense. girls, TO make remarks Of that kind
aud YOU really sought 70 be ashamed Of
yourselves" for using them. Why don't
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
AGENTS for the Free Trader.

NJ \ H m'rr, {Peru, la Sale county, ILL.,
C. q. MlLLxr, Dayton.
A. O. SMITH, Smiths mills.
JASON GunLEy, Troy Grove.
L. w. DrMMocK, Vermilionville.
HwxuY PHILLIrs Munson, (Indian creek.)
e. w. REYNoLps, p. M. Pontiac.
Res MotsAN, Morgan's mill.
JAMES G. CLAIR, Bristol, Kane Co. Ill.
WILLIAM RASEy, near Van Buren,, III.
William X. BnowN, Sunbury, Illinois.
HeSuY Hicks, Hicks mill, De Kalb Go. III,
w. w. VIM, Oswego, Kane Go. Ill.
ASruoxr PlrzEn, Boonesboro', Ogle Co. III
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

and thus these three great states, that
must soon emerge from their territorial
pupilage, might have no inducement pre-
scented to them to support high tariff
policy. In this point of view, the qucs-
ton becomes one of the highes. impor-
lance to the south, as well as to the north,
and Mr.. w. hoped that there would there
fore be no objection from any quarter TO
printing the map and report.
The resolution was then adopted.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
EPITAriI.

The following beautiful epitaph was written by
Ben Jonson, upon the celebrated Mary, Count.
ess of Pembroke:
"Cnderneath this marble hearsc,
Lies the subject of all verse;
Sidney's sister, Pembroke's mother.
Death ere thou hast slain another,
Fair and wise and good as she,
Time shall throw his dart at thee"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
NUMBER .4s.

man perhaps is translating the Bible Of
the Christians, TO bring these countless
millions to accept the religion Of nation
that stands ready at this moment to de-
stroy one half of them by war that il may
destroy the other half by poison !
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
HOPE.

Hope is a pledge Of glorious rest.
To weary mortals given,
We cultivate the flowers on earth;
And reap the fruit in heaven"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
10 B " @ Z k

OF every description, executed in the neatest
manner, at the usual prices.
OTTAWA is the seat of justice Of La Sale
county; is situated at the junction of tse Fox rivcr
with the Illinois. 800 miles, by water, from Saint
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
The population of Ottawa is about one thousand.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
PUBLISHED WEEKLY NJ
GEORGE +. WEAVER g. JOHN HISe.
Canal Sheet, nearlY orposite the Mnsion House

Canal Street, nearly opposite the Mansion House
TERMS:
Two dollars and fifty cents per annum, if paid in
advance; Three dollars ifnot paid before the exp-
ration of the first six months And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end Of
the year.
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square Tor
the first insertion, and % cents for each SUD-
seauent insertion A liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year.
n-rNo paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid, unless at the option of the editors
Ali communications, to ensure attention, must
be post paid.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16

A Musicians Definition cfa Debtors
Jau.-A stone instrument, with additional
keys, where man is sent till he can make
a satisfactory overture Of bis notes.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-04-16
The Wood River Massacre.

Read before the Illinois State Lyceum, on the
9th of December, 1889.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15

EHRnRaFA EInExia,-

There is not case Of Fever in thousand,
but may be efectually broken up and removed by
the use Of this Elixir. 1t removes ull acidity in
digestion, bilious matter and constipation from the
stomach aud bowels. 1t operates gently and effect
nally the bowels and powerfully on the kidneys
and the skin. It removes all unpleasant feelings
after hearty meal, and promotes good appetite.
1t needs only trial to give perfect satisfaction.
1t has become general practice with many to use
this article in all cases of colds, pains in the
y, heavy disagreeub!e feelings, rendering
W -hilliness. For hnarseness, if taken
'nlousn inc aHy, II eompietely restores the voice
without producing sickness. Whooping cough
and all coughs OF children are cured By it. The
stomach is kept in perfect order by it, and it is
quite impossible that any disease should commence
while person is using this Syrup.
1t taken daily it produces rudy, healthy. and
young appearance, by driving OIL all the humors Of
the system. Sold genuine at 2 Fletcher-s street. one
door bclo@ Pear-street, N. Y, by Comstock e. Co.,
and by all respectable Druggists.
For Sale at the Drug and Book Store Of DR..
TALBOI
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
j o r. ID A N.

TaNHIS distinguished Imported English stallion,
3 has just arrived at this place, where his SER
vices will be offered TO the breeders Of fine stock
on liberal terms.
stock of England. his performances upon the En-
glish turf were Of the first character, and his size
form, and general appearance, not surpassed by
any horse native or imported in America.
We wish the public to call and examine Jordan,
feeling assured. that be vii come quite up TO the
most snnguine expectations Of all.
His terms, pedigree, and performances, will in
q few days be before the public in Bills.
SHIRLEY, BEASLEY, g. Co.
Fayette. March 10, ISL. 52--tf.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
Wholesale Druggists, 2 Fletcher st., N. Y.
DHGridge,s EsaHpal OF CoEsrnnEia.

This article was first introduced into the New
York market about 20 years since, und from its
superior virtues in reproducing hair when it has
uIen out, keeping the head free from dandrulf, Ia
most luathsome article on genlleman's coat col
ar,) and giving softness aud beautiful ustre IN
known before to the hair, has induced some per-
sons to get up and advertise many other articles for
the same purpose, none Of which stand the test of
trial, protesting as most of them do TO be oils of
various kinds, all of which are positively iniuri-
Gus TO the human hair Let none be deceived, no
other article will make the hair grow rapidly and
Of good quality but the Balm of Columbia, and
no article purporting to be the Balm of Columbia
is genuine without The name of Cumstuck 81 Co
on the outside wrapper Some have been deceived
and obtained counterfeit article for the true and ge-
nuine Balm of Columbia. Remember to look for The
nome of Comslock g. Co. on the wrapper, before
you purchase, and get none but the genuine. DON'T
he deceived with the assurance that any without the
name of Comstock & Co., is nude in the same way
and is just good, all such pretcnlions are false
and known to be so by the Counterleters.
Sold Wholesale and Retail, only at No. 3 Fetch.
err street, N Y.5y Comstock & Co, and by nearly
every storekeeper throughout America.
0ErFor sale at the Drug and Bookstore of Doctor
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15

&ss~A THAT eligible family residence, oc.
sT!faA cupied by the Subscriber on the South
iisiiEAa west corner of Elm and College Streets,
&sssssSSsA in the town of Fayetle, is offered for
Sale The dwelling house which consists of nine
rooms, is constructed of logs and frame work,
is weather boarded, plastered and otherwise com.
tortably fniShed-wIth Kitchen, Smoke house,
Stable and other out buildings. The grounds are
in state Of plain, yet good cultivation, consist.
ing of two entire lots, fronting on the streets
and running TO an alley The whole
establishment is we'll adapted for boarding house
or quiet Hotel.
The lille will be made indisputable, and will be
disposed Of on reasonable and accommodating
terms. JAMES II RIRCU
Fayette, April nth. ls4I
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
FAYEFTE HIGH SCHOOL.

DURSUANT to public notice, previously given
4 this Seminary will be opened on Monday. the
Sd day Of May, IN the village of Fayetie-and
while tho principle sincerely tenders his ncknowl-
edgements to his friends, both in Howard and
Charlton counties, for past encourug ement, he
trusts that his ultimate object, Chat OF establish
ing an institution worthy Of the patronage of
those who may desire TO give their children an
accomplished education) will not be frustrated for
the want of a suitable iberaliy on the part of the
citizens of this and the contiguous counties
If education is the handmaid of religion. if it is
the preserver of law if it is the superstruciure of
morality, and the safeguard Of liberty, then where
is the citizen who vanes his country, and cherishes
his offspring, that will not come forward in this
noble cause, and thus contribute by his means, to
the welfare of the one and the happiness Of the
other.
The discipline of the institution will be of that
combined character, which, while it resorts to rea-
and pOlteness, as the surcst means of cor
recting and preventing abuses, will not be wanting
in that irmness of purpose, ut times so necessary
in preserving order.
In order 10 accommodate the community and to
creute successful emulation among the pupils
it is proposed to divide the institution into one
separate and entirely distinct Departmental
for males and the other for females.
The female department will be under the imme-
date care Of Miss Anderson, subject however to
the supervision and control Of the principal, who
VIII HlilIoSll IduiCS III HsHCT
branches.
The male department will be under the care Of
the principal.
The rules OF discipline will be regularly read
and explained every Monday morning.
The reading Of Compositions, oral Addresses
and the discussion of questions, will take place on
Friday afternoon of each week. when vsitor RS are
invited to attend.
TERMS
Those who may be engaged in Reading Writing,
and Elementary Arithmetic or either will be
charged per session of five months, So 90
Those who study Arithmetic, Geography, and
Grammar, or either, in addition to the above
branches will be charged $40 90
Those who study Moral or Natural Philosophy.
Chemistry, History, Astronomy, Ancient 60.
ogrophy, or either, will be charged per SEES.
sion, G12 90
Those who study Latin, Greek, Euclid's Elements,
| Algebra. Surveying. Navigation, or Mensura-
tion or either, will be charged Sl6 90
Painting and Drawing will be an extra charge per
! session, $40 %
Every pupil entering the school will be presumed
to be entered for session unless otherwise sipu-
lated
No deduction will be made for loss Of time I'M
less occQsioRed by protracted illness.
1t is hoped that the parents will lend their aid
in erecting a regular and punctual attendance at
the Seminary.
Instructors will be provided, in Music or the
French language, if desired.
WILLIAM McNAIR.
Gnril % 1871 6-3,y
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JUDGE PATTERSON.

Read the following from Judge Patterson, fol
:hrty years the first Judge Of the County in which
he lives.
MipDLrrowN, N. j. March -, 1910.
Messrs. Comstock & Co..
Gentemen-You are at liberty to make such use
Of the following certificate as you deem will best
subserve the purposes for which 1t is intended.
lCERTIrCATE OF jUpoE PATTERsoN.l
hereby certify, that my daughter has been nf.
fcced with sick headache for the space of about 20
years-the attacks occurring once IN about two
weeks. frequently lasting 2l hours, during which
time, the paroXysms have been severe as appar-
emily to deprive her Of life. And after having
tried almost all other remedies in vain. have
been Induced lastresort to try Spohn's Head
ache Remedy. as sold by you and to the great dis
appointment and joy oil herself and all her friends,
found very material relief from the first dose Of the
medicine she has followed up the directions with
the article, and i'll every case when an attack was
threaiened has found immediate reiet, until she is
near permanently cured. The attacks are now
very seldom, and disappear almost immediately
after taking the quantity directed. A hope thai,
others may be benefited by ho Of this truly in
valuable medicine, has induced me to send you the
above, and remain your obedient servant,
JEHU PATTERSON,
Judge Of The Court of G. p
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DR.. BARTHOLOMEW'S
Pink HGXD2CG1Tag3t S;yvusu.

The cases Of Consumption so numerous in
AL the northern laitudes, that some remedy q
preventive should be kept by every family con-
staptly on hpnd, TO administer on the first appear
nuce Of so direful disease. This ExPECroRAHT
SYRUP will in every prevent the complaint. 1t
is quite impossible for any person to have
sumption who will use this remedy on the first ap-
pTouch Of coHgh and pain in the side, and in many
instances it has cured when physicians had gwen
up .he cases us ircurable.
Sold wholesale ard retail by Camstock & Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, 2 Flclcherstreet, N Y,
and by the principal Druggists in The Union.
G~7~For Sale ut the Drug and Book Store of Dr.
TALBOT.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
LOOK OUT.
Look Ssut :?

"CdutiOn" is the Parent of Safety.
An attack of the "Pies" may be positively pre-
vented by using (when the pre:nontory symptoms
are telD the celebrated HAYS LINIMENT.--
There are more than one hundred people in this
city, and in the United States an immense number.
who have suffered beyond endurance by this dread-
lnl complaint, who keep themselves wholly free
from attacks by applying this Linrnent when they
feel any symptoms of its approach of this there
is the most perfect proof.
None genuine without the name of Comstock &
Co. written on the wrappers.
SOLOMON HAYS.
Sold at No. 9 Fletcher street, NJ Y.
0+y~For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of DR..
TALBOT Favete
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15

Nerve and EsoEle Eminent.

This article is offered to the public as never
failing cure for the Rheumatism. and it has for
number of years sustained its reputation and uc
cOmplished cures which had deied the power Of
every other article In acute and recent cases, tie
relief is inyuriable, after one or two applications
Of the Liniment and in Chronic Rheumatism the
cases Of cure are numerous. 1t is truly remedy
that reaches tho NERVE AND BONE, with the most
happy effect.
Sold Wholesale and retail by Comstock & Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, Fetcher-srreet, N. Y,
and By tho principal Druggists in the Union.
G~FFor Sale at the Drug and Book Store Of Dr.
TALBOT
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
L0oA 10 yOur P0ntrieS and Bedrooms.
Reach and GPnLi EPzln. Rama

The subscriber has for somo years been in the
habit of supplying many families with this certain
and immediate remedy for these rorious rer,rin,
and has consented at the strong solicitation of his
friends, 10 bring it out in this public manner. He
now has the positive afiirmations of great number
Of citizens, (some Of whom are the most wealthy
and fashionable ladies' in Chestnut street, that this
Ba1e isinali cases sure and certain remeag; and
these certificates are in the hands of his Agents,
where any one wishing can convince themselves of
their gc1utncuess. This is better than all the Puff.
fng OF thousand unknown names; and the I'M
precedented sale whicE the Bnne now has, is full
proof Of this fact, and of its virtues.
Z. SAUNHOLTZ,
Inren!nr and PROPRIETOR
01-for Sale at the Drug and Book Store of Dr..
TALBOT
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
elaEflEOgA QIircEsinl,.

To Druggists aid Country Merchants
Those valuable articles OLDRTDGES BALM
or COLUMBIA for the Hair, and HA US IL
NINENT for the Plies, SC. have been extensively
coun;erfeited. Those wanting those preparations,
will please always write, when ordering from any
other house, for ComSock'S articles. The true ar
ticles have the name or signature always on the
wrapper, and vendors will do well to remember that
when ordering, rs the limitations are 50 exposed in
nearly all the newspapers throughout the country,
that they could not be sold, should they be so I'M
fortunate as to get them.
Our friends throughout the Union are requested
to give US immediate notice. by letter, should any
of the counterfeiters appear in their respective
places. Respectfully;
COHSTOCK g. co.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-15
Fayette, May l, 19Al,-7tc
FAYEA"EE ACADEMY.

'HE undersigned, late Principal of Lincoln
Il Academy, proposes to open the above named
seminary in Fayette, Howard county, on the 10Th
day of May next, for the reception Of Male Stu
dents in Mathematics, pure and mixed, with the
Dead and English Languages.
In this School thorough course may be relied
on so far as the students may be engaged in stu
dies suited to their age and progress. Good NOR.
ais and close application will be required. -r
Those who read, write and CIPHER, in common
Arithmetic, will Oe charged Nine Dollars as tut.
ton fee for months. :
= For the Junior Glass, in English Grammar and
either, Eleven Dollars for months.
Senior Glass, for Dead Languages and Mathe.
mates, or either, Sixteen Dollars, for months.
No deduction for los. time, after entry. allowed.
students may enter at any time ana viii be
charged pro rata from thence till the end of the
session Patronage respectfully solicited, and
Parents invited TO visit the School every FRIDAY
u''t'noon' JOHN MAGUIRE,
F,r,,o Principal,
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Regular weekly Packet
FOR GLASG WAND CHARITON
May ]. 1871.

rENHE new commodious, light drought and fast
" running steamboat IATAN, N. J. Eaton,
master, will run regular weekly packet from
st. Louis to Glasgow and Charlton.
She will leave St. louis every Saturday at P.
W. stop at the intermediate landings, and reach
Glasgow and Charlton on the following Tuesday.
On her return trip she will leave Glasgow and
Charlton every Tuesday ats P M, arriving at Arrow
Rock, Boonvillc and Rocheport the same evening;
at Nashville, Marion, jefferson City, Smiths Land
ing Portland, Herman, Pnckney, aud Washington
on Wednesday. and at St. Louis early on Thursday.
AS this arrangement is intended to be perma-
ncnt, and as the hour Of departure will be idly
adhered to, it is requested that shippers and others
will be in readiness at the hours above named.
The IATAN will take fright and passengers for
all the landings between st. Louis, Glasgow and
Charlton.
Nav |, 1S41. 7.--4t.
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saddping-in Fayettc.

&ASsz--zy,,-CS@ vHNHE saddling business hereto
SSssissNSMNJ L. fore carried on by SAMUEL H.
DfMA9skI McMILLIN, will in future be con-
fNilNlNINl Quoted under the name OF
(!NNlNjiv McMILLlN g. JOHNSON,
where they intend {, keep on hand
IL all kinds Of saddlery and harness
SUCH AS
Ladies hes, Forepiece
Quilted Seats
" Plush " .,
Gentlemen's Full-quiited Falbacks
Plain
Loose-covered Spanish
Full-quilted g
Quilted Seats g
Plain.
Brides and Martingales, assorted
Saddlc-bars and Trunks.
Harness of every description.
Al the dJore Articles
Shal he made in the most fashionable style, Of good
materials, ard by the best workmen, and will be
disposed of OH as moderate and accommodating
terms as they can be afforded at any other shop in
the upper country. 0-5-All kinds of country pro-
duce will be taken in exchange for Saddory
McMlLLIN g. JOHNSON.
March 97tb 1871. I4-ly
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