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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

UJllon. JonS REYNoLns, the present faithful
and active Representative in Congress from the
First District, in this State, has been unanimously
nominated as the democratic candidate for re-
election. The Convention also recommended
Adam w. Snyder for Governor, and that State
Convention be held on the ID day Of December
next, for the purpose of nominating candidate.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

0Jlrth Democratic party wish to triumph
they cannot exercise too much caution in the choice
of their candidates. This is emphntically the
age of political dishonesty, and dsinteresied de-
mocrats-mcn who want no Office or public IA
vors-shoud be cautious, as one dishonest poll
tician, or brainloss aspirant, may do more harm
in one day on the stump, than the united efforts
Of the party can repair in six months.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

F~tifcat'ons at N.v Y~h.-Bcnnett's Herald
says; "Ortlcrs have been received in New \ ork
from the War Department, to arm all the fortif-
cations il that harbor which are no; now in a
condition for defence. The thing is to be pushed
forward with all practicable despatch"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
NEWS BY THE MAILS,

Iaration IN Vrgjnia.-By an act of the late
Virginia Legislature, the property tax in that
State was considerably increased. The rates es-
tablishcd are as follows: On land from 10 to IL J
cents on every 500 value; on houses and lots in
towns, from p to 3 dollars on every 500
value; on houses and lots in town improved or
not, rented or occupied, from 10 to ~ cents as
aforesaid.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

Freight.-Thc Pittsburg American gives the
following rates charged on all goods, by the Penn
sylyana Canal and Rail Road, from Philadelphia
to Pittsburg dry goods, So 90 per cwt. hard
81 81.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
Dea,h OF Prcsilcn, Eatrrisou.

We are requested to say tia, the Grafton which.
is 10 be delivered on this melancholy event by
]. NJ. CaorHEns, Esa., will take place on Mon
day evening next in the Court House, at early
eandle-lighi. Appropriate services may be ex-
pected by choir and clergyman. The ladies' and
gentlemen of the place. and strangers who'may
be in town, are respectfully invited to attend
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

Independence BeH--rhc time honored "bell
of independence" which hangs in the State
House at Philadelphia, was tolled on the news of
the Presidents death, for the first time since the
death of Gen. Washington.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

The ambitious Rascak.-The aboiitonsts tried
to get the negroes into the funeral procession at
Boston, but they were appointed place at the
tail end, which they refused to occupy. Couldn't
stand that dive.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

A promising C6M.-The youthful editor of the
London Argus suggests the propriety of arresting
and executing our Minister at the Court of ST
James, Mr.. Stevenson, in case Mcleod should be
hung! Whata diplomatist that youth would be |!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

Ilaim WH.-The Arkansas Gazette gives ac-
counts Of very warlike movements on the part of
the kikapoo tribe ofIndians against the Choctaws.
The editor expresses belief that the several other
tribes will take part in the conflict
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

'Sao,o Sorm.-The New York Journal of Com
mcrce says: "The ground early this morning
wa1 covered with snow to the average depth of
about a f1or Pretty well for the 18Th of April"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

Gen. J,ckson.-Tho report of the insolvency of
by the General himself in letter to the editor of
the Lancaster Q'a) lntelligenccr. II came from
Prentice. of the Louisville Journal
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
New York Charter Election.

ROBERT II. NORRIS, good and
true Democrat, has been elected, Mayor
of the city of New York.
: The Common Council stands, Demo-
Gratis 20, wings Ia.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

The U. S. Supreme Court has decided that
Congress has not the power to prohibit the trans
portation OF slaves from State To State.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

The st. Louis New Era states that on the Goth
uI,. negro slave in Pike county (Mo.) killed
his master, whilst they we've at work together in
the field, by cutting his throat.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, one oh your
oxen's dead-lodder too, was 'feard to
tell you of 'em bof at once, 'feard you
couldn't bore it,"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

A GLORIOUS VICToRY.-A more glori-
Gus victory cannot be gained over another
man than this, that when the injurybe-
gan OH his part the kindness should begin
on yours.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

QTJudge Foam is recommended by the Juliet
Courier, as the democratic candidate for Congress
in this District. The nomination is good one.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

The inddeI says he has armed his eyes
to look into the heavens with telescope,
and yet all is dark. void, and solitary.
Poor fool! he keeps his telescope inverted!
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

GfeM Smghier.-No less than $4,000 hogs
have been slaughtered at Louisville at two cstab-
lishmcnts this year.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07
WHO ARE THE FREEs

Who are the Free!
They who have scorncd the tyrant and his rod,
And bow "a in worship unto none but God;
They who have made the conqucrors glory dim;
Unchan'd in soul, though manaced in limb
Unwarp'd by prejudice-unawed by wrong,
Friends to the weak and fearless to the strong;
They who could change not with the changing
hour,
The selfsame men in peril and in power;
True to the law Of right, as warmly prone
To grant apother's as maintain their own;
Foes of oppression, whcresoer it be
These arc the proudly Frcoi
Prince.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-07

Making the sum of ONE MILLION SIX
HUNDRED AND FIVE THOUSAND
SEVEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY.
ONE DOLLARS, loaned By the late
Bank of the United States to 2G5 mem.
bers of Congress, within the space of five
years; being more than sic thousand 10
each member. These facts appear from
a report Of committee of the House of
Representatives. What would the peo-
pie OF this country say, if an individual
should resort to the same corrupt appI-
ances to obtain the passage of law
granting to him importan, privileges (!
Would he not receive the just condemua-
ton of all, and be consigned to everlas-
ting inlamy and disgrace NY f5dnet.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-21
LATER FROM FLORIDA

More indian Mard.rs.-We& arm from IN,
Gharieston Courier of Wednesday that IN,
INDIANS have committed more murders il
FLORIDA, and that, too, in the immediate vi
cinity OF the U. S. military stations.
appears that Lieutenant Sherwood and ,
Mrs. Montgomery. wife of Lieut.. Montcome.
~ OF the 18th Regiment of Infantry, were ri.
oing Out Tor pleasure, q few DAYS since, unde,
an escort Of soldiers. and, when only twr
miles from the military post at Micanopy,
Were fired on by party of Indians. Lieut.
Sherwood, Mrs. Montgomery, sergeant ma.
,or and two privates Of the escort were Kill
,cd. Mrs. NJ. was from Cincinnati, and had
ooen married hut short time.
The news was brought to Fort Famine hv
express on the 29th uit. Five priyates We're
missing at the time the express lief, Micano-
py.
Two wagoners, on the road from Pilatka 10
i rort Russell, were shot by the Indians on
Tuesday last They had started out few
hours In advance Of the escort, ana were sho,
Z mics from Pila,ka.
The Savannah Republican Of Monday las,
says that tho news in relation 10 the capture
o. The Indians by Col. Harvey is confirmed
by the arrival at this port last evening of the.
schooner i.aurana, Capt. Swasey, in 81 hours
from 81. Augustine.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-21
Select Classical school.

TIE subscriber will open School in
Maynesborough on the LIST of February next.
The course Of instruction will be restricted
TO the Latin and Greek Languages-ther u-
diments of Mathematics and English Com
position; and the number of classes limited
TO iour.-Thereby ailording each pupil a
much larger portion OF the Teachers atten-
ton than can be given in school of m ore
mixed character.
The tuition fec will be $40 for session
Olive months--half payable in advance. In
structon can be given at an extra charge in
the Hebrew, French and German Languages.
boarding may be had in the best families
IN the Village, at $40 per month, including
all charges.
Waynesboroush is easily accessible by
daily stages from nearly every portion of y
Eastern. and much of Western Virginia.
The society is very cultivated, and moral
and the climate remarkably salubrious.
Having had considerable experience in
teaching, and made himself acquainted BY
personal examination with the hest systems
of education in portions Of Europe and the
United States, the subscriber trusts he is pre-.
pared to conduct the instruction OF youth, 10
the satisfaction of all who may patronize
him: The Moral and Religious Education
OF his pupils will receive strict attention.
BENZ. II. SMITH.
aynesboroueh, Jan. Z, lS4I-!t
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THE NEW CABINET. &c.

The New York Correspondent of the Ma
uonal inteiligencer gives the following infcr.
nation touching the New Cabinet:
learn from Cincinnati, and it may be news
in Washington, that Mr.. Webster has formal
y accepted tho place of the State Department,
Mr.. Ewing the Post Office Department, and
MIR; Crl'tenden the post of Attorney Cen
eral. Gen. Harrison thinks of leaving, il is
stated. on TIE 18th, and, having accepted an
Invitation to visit Pittsburg, cannot wei! BIZ in
Washington before February /, whence he
goes on short visit toVirginia. w. II. II.
Taylor, Esq. his scn-in-law, will be his Pri-
waite Secretary. In the absence of Mrs. Hair
r'son, (who has been seriously threatened
with lock-jlw from splinter run into her
thumb Mrs. Taylor Of Virginia, the mother
o! Tue Generals son-in-law, will open the
lhic Honse, and have the charge OF its do
m'stc affairs till Mrs. II. can leave North
Eond. presume that no other mornbers of
me cabinet than those above named sill be
determined upon till Cen. Harrison reaches
Washington.
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s. TOEE.Is

From my Stable, on The turnpike near Mrs.
Peck's Mill, 1 miles below Stanton. on the
night OF the 9Th of January,a BAY MARE.
8 years old next spring, with a star on her
forhead, her night. hind foot white up to the
pasture joint, few saddle spots each side OF
her back. and supposed to be about A feet or
inches high. She is close, well set mare.
with very full neck. and avery dark mane
and tail. She is an excellent PAGER, and
works well.
She was stolen with halter, chain and col
lar round her neck; liberal reward will be
gwen TO any person who may find and bring
back the said properly.
Jan. l4.-3t. JAS r. DAVIS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-21

VII subscriber offers for sale the Z RACT
Or LAND on which he resides, situated
IN the County Of Botetourt, about four miles
west of Buchanan, and within two and half
miles OF James River. Its contiguity TO the
contemplated improvement Of the James River
will make it very valuable.
The farm contains about 22C or 80 ACRES
Or GOOD LAND about 100 of which are
cleared, and in a good state of cultivation !;
tn, the balance Is covered with good timber
lhere is portion of the land which NAV be
easily converted into Meadow, and the whole
OF 1t well adapted to clover, there are also
from
40 TO so BEARING APPLE TREES
on 1t. he plantation is well watered (better
than which cannot be found in Virg;nia. \
there are three or four constant springs ON Il
OF excellent water, and three constant runnino.
branches passing through the land. The fen.
ces are generally good, and other improve.
ments convenient and comfortable.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to call
and examine the property, which will be
shown with pleasure by the subscriber.
THOMAS ARMSTRONG.
Jan. 81, lSil.-3t,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-21
kYCEUM Library

THE members of this Institution are mott.
fed that no BOOKS will be loaned durino
the ensuing week; and all persons who now
have books, are requested to return them as
soon IS convenient. The subscribefwin be
at the Library every day from 3 O'Clock Till
night to receive them. 1t is the intention
OF the Society to remove the library as soon
as possible, to some more convenient place /;
and hence it is absolutely necessary that,ali
the books ROW out, should be returned inme-
d;ately.
An adjourned meeting of tho Society will
oe he'd on Saturday evening next, at = o..
clock, IN The Lecture Room of the Episcopal
Church' ior Tie transaction Of Important bu-
siness. II is desirable that as many stool.
holders as possible should attend.
J.W. SMITH, Pms't.,
T., and Acting Librarian.
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SyaynesborOuxs, Vam,cry.

The subscriber with the view of winding
up has business and collecting his money,
wouid respectfully inform his customers that
ne has rented the above establishment with
all the stock Oh hand, for the tern of three
years, to Mr.. ROBERT w. SAUNDERS.
who is gentleman well qualified to carry on
the above business, and is well known to most
OF you, having done business for me for the
last Ia years. From my knowledge of Mr..
Saunders character and capacity for business
doubt not he will give general satisfaction
to all who may favor him with their custom.
All those who are indebted to tho subscr-
Der are respectfully requested to come for
ward as soon convenient and close their ac-
counts by payment or bond, as tits desirable
to close the whole concern as soon as possible.
w. CLARKE
Jan. 2l-3t
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DIED, at his residence in this Town on
the night of the 18th inst. I.AwReNcE TREM-
PER: Esq. aged about SO years.
Inc deceased was soldier in the Reyolu-
honary army, had served in several cam
Paigns, and was promoted from the ranks to
'he post OF Lieutenant. After the adoption
OF the FEDERAL Constitution he was appointed
fost-Master of Staun.on, under the Admins
tration OF Gen. Washington, and has contin-
red personally to discharge the duties of that
once through every succeeding adlninistra-
tion oil the Government down to the period
OF his death. 1t is believed he was one OF
TIE last, II not the very last surviving civil
officer appointed by Gen. Washington; and
IL may be said with truth, that during all tina,
PERIOD mere was perhaps no Postmaster who
performed his duties with more fidelity to the
Government than did our deceased fellow
cnizen' vi somewhat eccentric character
yet oi the most sterling honesty and probity.
he commanded the implicit confidence oftS;s,
community. For little short Of half centu.
ry, dlscharging the same official duties, even
occupying, to the last. the same old office.
building, he stood in our midst the relict of =
tcrmer generation.
Rarely ever was he seen out of his Office
and almost his only walk lay between it and
his residence. He continued to give his per.
sonai attention TO the duties Of his Office nm.
I'll lew days before his dea,h--when FREQ
from actual disease, exhausted nature Grad.
ually sunk 70 repose.
On Saturday he was consigned to the grave
with military and masonic honors.
AT specia! meeting of the Staunton I,odqe
No. 10, held at the Masonic Hall on Satur
day afternoon, January 18th, 1871. the fol
lowing resolutions were proposed and unani
mousy adopted:
Resolved, That having just consigned {,
the grave the mortal remains of our yenerabl,
and worthy brother Lawrence Temper, Esq
we consider it highly appropriate and ou
bounden duty, to place upon the records O
the lodge, the expression Of unfeipned regre
which his death has occasioned to the mason
&c Fraternity of which he had been for man,
years faithful, and until the infrmities O
| age forbid, an active member, ministcrino Ii
beraily but without ostentation to the want,
OF the widow and orphan, and with charac
| terIsiic delicacy and submission concealipr
his own cares and souows exseS from a ver'
few, in whom TO reposed most generous
confidence.
Resolved, That in the death of such man
the public atlarge, which he served with On
surpassed integrity, firmness and strict adhe
renco to duty in the responsible Office of Pos
Master et Stanton for upwards Of forty wears
have sustained loss which it will DO diff
cult to repair.
J Resolved, That we tender our sincere sym
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-21
5r:sst Sale OF Real asi<s gDer-
s0s30a Property.

~ virtue Of a deed of trust executed to
me by jeremiah Fuller, bearing date on the
9TH DAY OF October, 1888, and of record in the
Clerks Office Of the County Court of Au.
gnsta, shall on Saturday the 10th day of
January, 1871, before the Pos. Office in
Staunton, offer for sale at public auction, to
the highest bidder, for ready money, the fol-
lowing real and personal property, to meet
the requirements of said trust, to wit a
CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL, or
Ian ID, containing THIRTY SIX ACRES.
more or less, situated on the road LEADING
from stanton TO jennings Gap, and about ;
miles from Staunton.
Also one LOT in the town of Stanton
containing about ONE-FOURTU OF AN
ACRE, cornering on the Valley Turnpike.
Also the following personal property. 10
wit: One Brass Eight Day Clock and Case
l Wooden thirty-hour Clock, 3 Ten Plat,
stoves and Pipe, light three horse Waroon,
Mahogany Sidcboard. Bed, paif o.
Sheets, 3 Blankets, 1 Bunk, Mabonany
Desk, small Bureau and Show Cases.
Tho subscriber will convey such title onl,
to the purchaser of the foregoing property a:
is vested in him by said deed.
GEO. w. FULLER, Trustee.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1841-01-21
MidtlcbrOOk Academy.

IHlS School is now in successful opera
uon, under the superintendent and contrc
OF RICHARD f. JOHNSON. The scho
iasfic year will e..brace two sessions of fiy
months each, with a vacation of two week
at The end, present session which commence,
on the LIST inst. and which will terminate OF
the last of April, 1911.
In this school are taught, photography
Heading, Writing, Arithmetic, English
"rainniar, Composition, Astronomy, Geo
grapby, the use Of the Globes, History, An.
cient and Modern, Sacred and Prolane, Nat.
urai and Moral Philosophy, the French and
Latin languages, Bookkeeping and Maihe
mates.
The fee per Session of.fvc months, for Or
typography, Reading and Writing, will be SIS
-halfin advance.
For the above, including Arithmetic
S6, &c 2-3, payable in 4 like manner-and fol
a Quarter, 81.
For English Grammar, including any, o,
an the abovetranches 1888 l-3, payable in Il
like manner.
For Latin or French, $3.50, per Session
OF hvc months-half in advance.
For Mathematics or bookkeeping an extra
fee Of SIS.
IL is needless to say much in regard to tho
advantages of locality possessed by this
school-situated as it is, in a small Village,
which from its size, as well as from the bust
ness habits Of its citizens, necessarily ex-
emp's 1t from many, if not all tho vices SO
common to larger towns and which exert
so deleterious an influence on the minds and
morals of youth.
Boarding may be had in town on moderate
terms.
RICHARD f.. JOHNSON.
Dec. IL.
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virginia Legislature.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
FRIDAY, Jan. Is. 1871.

FRIDAY, Jan. 10, lS4l.
Mr.. Chopper submitted the following rcso.
luton:
-, Hescfredty the Generci .7sscm5y Of IITirgina
That the Senators from this State in the ION.
gTess Of the United States be and lhcv arc
hereby instructed 10 introduce end vote for q
resolution repeating or resembling the Expung.
!ny Resolutions, passed by the Senate of the
United States, January IL, 1857.
MT. Cropper said, i, would give him pleas.
cfe 10 nave these infamous resolutions expun.
geo. These resolutions had existed lon,r q.
nough--and, as the second sober thought OF
the People began to be developed, he thought
that now was the season. He hoped that
when the Representatives Of the people INC,
In the Senate OF the u. S. next December.
that this would be o,!s,oc their first acts--onc
OF the glorious first deeds under General
iiarrison's Administration. If he could on,y
nave the pleasure of furnishing the pcn 10
piot out the disgrace, that. would be g!cry G.
nongh for him.
MIR. l.anghorno horcd tina, the gentleman
from Accomaok, would for the prescn, Law
The resolution upon the table, and take it up
some time next week, after the election for
senator. At the present time they had no
senators they had perhaps a kind of sign
post that would scarcely point tie way. l.
might too atthat time be- useful to the oppo-
cite party, whose only hope (unfor,unately
for ;hem doomed to disappointment was ba-
sed upon division. No true Wing would b.
found wanting VIXEN the struggle came ON
Alter the Election for 4 Senator he would
Join the gentleman from Accomack, with all
his soul, and hoped that tile resolution would
be carried.
Mr.. Ridley admired the spirit of the zen.
Aeman from Accomack, and hoped lie would
not withdraw his resolution. iic should like
to know If the resolution were adopted, whcth-
or Mr. Rives would consent to 90 to the Ser.
ate TO undo that which he had done. He
would like 20 test their Simon Pure in that
way. So ''"'
MT. Chopper said the gentleman from
southampton mistook him, ii he though for
one moment that he would consent TO play
into the hands of his party. He was sure
mat the voters OF Accomack would consider, if
he were doing any thing to please the Demo-
cratic party, that he was upon the wronr
track hs would, therefore, consent that the
resolution should for the present he laid upon
tho table.
On the question being put, that the resolu.
tion be laid upon the table, the vote stood -
Ayes 50, Noes SIT was therefore laid up-
or the table.
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Dissolution, OF H,ardmcysssfk,.

Tho copartnership Of Smith and Mycriy.
was dissolved on the 25th day Of December
last, by mutual consent. Those who are in
deb'ed to the said concern are requested to
make payment to George Myorly--and those
having claims against it are requested to call
on him Tor payment. WM. SMITH,
m GEO. MYERLY.
The public arc hereby notified that the
ihreShIng Machine making will be carried OH
IN the sane shop heretofore occupied nv the
aoowe eoncern. WIN. SMITH.
Inc public are hereby notified that the
DiacKsmiti, business will be carried on in
the Shop situated on the corner Of the lot oc.
cuped by the above named VIM. Smith.
near the bridge, by tho subscriber, who has
on hand and will make and have for sale,
Rolling Screens for cleaning Wheat.
GEO. MTERLY.
Jan. !, lSII-3;