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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Jcncr.on's RirtI, Dny.

On the I'd day of April, lsl3, one hundred
years will have passed away since the birth of
InoMAs JEFFERSON, the "Apostlc of Liberty"
and the father of American Democracy A
writer in the Boston Post, recommends that day
as suitable time for the Democratic party to hold
national convention, for the purpose of nomna-
ting candidates for President and Vice President.
me suggestion l. good one, and appears to
meet the appreciation of the party generally Let
every true democrat patiently await the arrival of
this important period, and then with heartfelt
Joy celebrate "he Day and the Dea'--a dan,
"h'ch deserves the proudest appelaton in the
vocabulary of American evcnts--a deed which
trumphantly will place the successor of Gen.
Harrison in the Presidential Chair.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

Our latest dates from Washington are up to the
18th ult. Feb. 10, the report of the Committee
OF Foreign Affairs, in the House, on the case of
Mcleod, was made, and it fully sustains the Do
slton assumed relative to this man, by the autho-
rites of New York. The report states that Me-
Lcod IS liable to be tried by New York for the
murder of Durfce, and that the United States
government has no right to interfere in the mat
ter 1t is very spirited and was opposed by Mr..
Granger on the ground that it amounted to de-
claration Of war, and he moved to lay it on the
table, but the motion did not ppyal and the re-
port was ordered to be printed.
On the 18th in the Senate, bill was passed ma
king appropriations for the payment OF revolution
AIRY pensioners with an amendment, appropratinr
100000, to remove the Seminole Indians.
The Bankrupt bill takes an occasional turn in
the Senate, but the amendment to include cor
porations in its provisions has not yet been dis
posed of.
On the lsth Mr.. Clay gave notice that he
should, on the 10Th, call up the bill to repeal the
Sub-Treasury.
The House is principally occupied with the &C.
neral appropriation, upon which, as usual, hun
dreds of speeches aic made.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Ibid HOu Ever,

We select the following lnughablc paragraphs
from the Boston Mall
Did you ever know a lady with very
white teeth to put her hand over them
when she laughed
Did you ever know boy to keep a
piece of plumb cake till it was mouldv
Did you ever know money-dealer
that did not expect a panic, and great
distress in the money market!
Did you ever know person to believe
you when you explained how You got a
black eye!
Did you ever know young lady tina,
did not have some very curious pieces OF
sewing, that she wouldn't let the young
gentlemen see?
Did you ever know young lady who
was too weak to stand up during prayer
time in church, who could not dance all
night at ball or party without being
tired at all
Did you ever know young man to
hold a skein of yarn for his iavorite to
wind, without getting it strangely tan
pled
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

Cured during childhood, and knew that
he then had brother, but this was all.
The other evening one of these brothers
collected circle of friends to witness the
christening of his grandchild, and his old
familiar neighbor round the corner was
among the guests. Accident brought the
mutilated finger into notice, and the his
tory of ii was of course told, when the de-
light and surprise of the whole party may
be imagined at the old neighbor abruptly
giving the history of the scar on his cheek
and claiming his long lost brother Each
had retained the original family name, but
il had been so altered in spelling, that nei-
Their ever detected the similarity. There
was quite a dramatic denouement, when
the old friends mutually explained, be-
came convinced of the relationship, and
rushed into each others arms as brothers.
~. o. Picaytne.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Earthly Vicissitudcs.

We are all liable to them-but how
different do we bear them. In prosperity
all seems alike, but in adversely, one
shines resplendantly. where the other
sinks into apitchy night. How beautiful
is whitehead all the tales that were ever
written. How the heart beats-how it
exults over noble mind, struggling with
distress, and making the monster subser-
Went to it-overcoming it by the might
of its transcendent mastery. Virtue
There is no flower on earth so sweet
there is no star in heaven more bright
1t is an attribute that plucks out the string
from all earthly misiortunes-that robs
death of it's terrors-and that makes man
god.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Steam Fire Engine.

We stated several weeks since that the
insurance companies of this city were
building a steam fire engine for the pur-
pose of eXtinguishing fires. 1t is now
nearly completed, and, according to the
Commercials statement, "resembles very
much locomotive, such as are used on
railways. The hind wheels, which sup
port ii in its passage through the streets,
propel the machinery when at work at a
fire, being lifted from the ground by large
jack screws. 1t is of twenty horse pow
err, and from the great strength of its boil
er, it would not be deemed imprudent to
work it at so per cent. higher. Able en-
gincers are Of the opinion that it will per-
form the work of at least six of our best
engines, and it will have the advantage of
a power that will never be worn out by
fatigue. The bore to which hose will be
attached is fifteen inches and three quar-
tiers in circumference, and the mouth Of
the pipe will be much less-giving great
impetus to the volume of water, and
throwing it to greater distance than our
best engines. 1t is so constructed that,
should it be necessary, three or four
streams can play from the engine at the
same time.--Thc engine will be stationed
in the fifth district, probably at or near
Burling Slip. 1t is to be drawn by pair
of strong horses and attended by driver,
an engineer, and fireman. ~. FORK
Standard.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Fourth Of March, 1871.

That long and much anticipated day Of rcjoi-
cling, which forms the most important period in
the affairs of this nation, the fourth of March,
ls4l, has arrived is past and gone, and which I'M
doubtedly secured the Inauguration of WILLIAM
HENRY HARRISON, as President of the Uni.
ted States.
This day, we presume, was the cause Of great
rejoicing "mofion and commotioa ;" assembling
Of thousands Of human beings, to witness the
spectacle Of the Inauguration of Chief Magis-
trate of IA free and enlightened people; urousing
the feelings ofparty spirit, and presenting suita-
bic occasion for aspiring parizans to exhibit their
patriotism and love Of country, before the great
head of the party and nation, or the "Joards" of
political bufiooncry, intrigue, and trucklery.
Gen. HARnIsaN, of whom much has been said
by his friends in praise of his virtues, and who
has been represented by his opponents as not be-
ing without his faults, is now President of this
Republic, unless Providence hath Otherwise direc-
ted. Hispotical friends have accomplished their
desires in his elevation to this proud position, and
il is now to be seen il we are to realize that state
Of things so confidently predicted by his friends,
and for the accomplishment of which, wing par
uzans labored hard, and used every species of in
gcnuity for the overthrow of the administration Of
MARTIN VAN BUREN,, than whom more
honest, capable, enlightened, and profound states
man cannot be found, and who retres from ofiic,
with clear conscience, fully convinced thai
his course during the administration Of the affair
ofthis country, is the only true policy that can be
adoptedto place the pecuniary concerns Of this ma
iion on firm and lasting basis.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Grammatical.

Sammy" said fond father to his son
who was just studying English grammer,
''our cat caught a rat, - in which case is
the noun cat in this sentence 2" "The
nominatice," replied Sammy. Very
good-very good, indecd-but the rat,--
is the rat in the nominatvc case, too -
"Why no, sir" hesitated Sammy, "the
rat, sir, is in--is in-yes, sir, the rat is
i'll" "What - "Why, sir, he's in
a rery bad case indeed, sir ~ You're
a smart boy, Sammy, you are-you may
90 down head"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Ninth judicial Circuit.

The 22 Sec. of the new Judiciary Bill, es,ab-
fishes the time Of holding circuit courts in the
counties composing the ninth judicial circuit as
follows;
Kendall County.--0n the fourth Mondays in
August and May
Kane C0unty.-On the Thursdays next after
the fourth Mondays of August and May
De kab Cotnty.-On the second Mondays of
September and June.
Ogls County.--On the third Mondays of Sep.
tcmbcr ant, the fourth Mondays in March
Bureau Co,.1ty.-On the fourth Mondays OF
September and inst Mondays in April.
Stark County-OH the first Mondays in Oc-
tobor and second Mondays in April.
P,mia County.--On tho Thursdays next after
the FIRST Mondays in October and second Mon
days in April,
Marshall County,--On the Thursdays next
after the third Mondays in October and fourth
Mondays in April.
Putnam Coiniy.-0n the fourth Mondays OF
October and first Mondays of May.
La Sale CouHy.-On the first Mondays OF
November and second Mondays Of May.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
FROM OUR SPRINGFIELD CORRESPONDENT.
SrnINerIELp, Feb. IS, ISL.


SraiSGrIGLp, Feb. %, ls4l. +
Messrs. WE,vER q HISS:
regret the necessity of Informing you that our
interests so far as concerns the canal, have been
jeopardized, by prejudice excited in the Lesis-
laturc, in consequence of a proposition from some
of the present contractors, embodying arcquest to
be organized for the completion of the work not
yet let as well as that for which they have con-
trac,ed.
The bill was passed in the House by MAORI
ty of 4, with great difficulty, by the exertions OF
Mcssrs. Edwards, Dodge, and others, after very
important amendment, proposed by Mr. Peck and
sustained by Mr.. Dodge, allowing individuals to
compete equally with the company, in bidding for
that portion of the work not yet let.
| believe the friends fthe canal generally were
satisfied with this bill as amended, far to de-
sire its passage most earnestly, for in some respects
it was highly favorable. 1t provided for sales of
bonds below par, if contractors should he willing,
&C., as YOU will more particularly learn upon
reading the bill and amendment, which will be
sent to you.
This amendment took from the bill its most OBJ
noxious feature, and enabled its friends to pass it
pass it, in consequence of further objections, urged
hy Messrs. Hacker and Gatewood. The bill was
indefinitely postponed by vote of Is to II, and
Messrs. Hamlin and Sapp, who voted against
its postponcmeut, would probably have voted
against its passage, so that the vote would have
been 20 to Is against it.
A bill was Immediately introduced in the eve
ming session proposing to appropriate Sl,5OO,OO0
of per cent bonds to be sold for the use of the
contractors. This bin was amended to make them
per cent bonds, and to be sold for cash only
Such bonds and such requirements would do US
but little good at this time, and this, presume,
induced Mcssrs. Baker and Ross, who went for
the bill at first, TO go against it as amended.
The only hope left is slight one. All true
friends of the canal will remain at their posts to
the last, in the hope of accomplishing something.
They hope that quorum of the Senate may as
sembc tomorrow morning before adjournment
and pass the bill as amended which they indof-
nitcy postponed Some have left in despair, at
the results fasking for more than the Legislature
udler present circumstances, would give. Sill !
believe there are those in the Senate who, rather
than stop the canal, will vote against their feel
ngs, in favor of the passage ofthe bin, if suili
rieut number can assemble
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

Shot M1chine-Mr. Levi Mayors of Baltimore
has invented a machine for casting shot which
will cast one thousand leadcn balls minute and
may be made to produce ten times as many by
increasing the number of moulds. The machine
contains number of moulds, which pass with n
rotary motion under kettle of melted lead, from
which they are filled, and is constructed that it
may be carried from place to place 1t is great
acquisition and will no doubt prove extremely
useful.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

The "Spy in Washington" tells the following
capital story which we find in the N. Y. Courier
and Enquirer:
Mr.. -, Representative from Vir-
ginia, was taken i'll. His physicians al-
ter few days attendance, expressed APP
prcheusions that he would not recover.
Mr.. - continuing TO grow worse, sent
for a friend, to whom he communicated
the apprehensions of his physicians, and
then said in solemn manner: NO1C ma
friend, I hare a fagor TO ask; JIshould
die, do not lei me be buried at the er-
pense Of congress. for by George Il Is
unconstitutional"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

The ZINES AND SEASONS" pays us TOO
high compliment when it says it "knows
of no paper possessing more of the prn-
ciples of true republicanism than the Chi
cago Democrat" We advocate those
doctrines only which belong to the creed
of the democratic party. One of the first
articles of which is that Error of opinion
may safely be tolerated when reason is
left free to combat it," The opinions we
have expressed in relation to the suffer-
ings and unholy prosecutors of the LAT
ter Day Saints" are those of Gov. Carlin,
Col. Snyder, and Of every real democrat
in the State. Others may call themselves
democrats, but they are only wolves in
sleeps clothing Our opinion always
has been, that physical force will never be
resorted TO except by those who have the
worst of the argument. Truth and justice
need not the aid Of mobs, pistols, and
dirks. They can stand upon their own
merits. Chicago Dem.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
FREE AND ACCEPIED YORK MAsoNs
10 Royal Arch OTasonc-

q LII companions of this degree are
"A requested to meet at the Mansion
House, in Ottawa, on the 1a,h J.u 81
May, Al. 5s4l. As important business
to the craft will come before them, gen.
eral attendance is desired.
March 5, AID. l84l.
o%Neighboring Editors will confer a
favor on the craft by giving the above an
insertion or two in their respective journals
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

Good Curency-Thc Philadelphia Times
says: "Spccic is not very scarce among us. 1t
sold last Friday, the day the bank exploded, for
6 to per cent, the brokers n0,c will not give
over 2per cent. The people during the brief re-
sumption, drew out of the banks $4,000 900 in
specie, and broke them, but, as the New York
Herald rcmarks,-thc public have the specie for
a currency-and the banks have the oyster shells
good No harm in that"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

he felt under greater obligations. John Scargent,
it is said, will be minister to England, and, accor
ding to Bennett, Stevens will be sent to Hayti
and Penrose to the -.
Mr.. Webster, on the 10th ult., in letter to the
Governor of Massachusetts, intimated that on the
22d his resignation would be made known TO the
Senate, and that, from that day his seat would be
vacant.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Extraordinary Recognition.

A most singular and extraordinary incl
dent took place in this city last week.
Two brothers have been living for twenty
years within hundred yards of each
other in neighboring streets, and the con-
sanguinity was never known until most
trivial accident few days ago developed
the story. The particulars are of too re-
markable nature to escape publicity, al
though the names we must WITHHOLD
The brothers were born at Paris, and
were orphans at so early an age as TO have
no recollection of their parents. While
yet children, an accidental explosion Of
gunpowder, with which they were play
ing, marked an indelible scar upon the
cheek of one, and rendered useless for
life the finger Of another They were
separated while still infants, and taken
care of by strangers-one afterwards fol-
lowing the sea as a cabin boy for many
years, the other remaining an apprentice
in Paris. The cabin-boy, when fifteen
years old, found himself in this city, and,
obtaining employment more TO his fancy
than rowing upon the waves, he abandon
ed salt water, and applied himself to ano-
Their pursuit. Even this time his brother
was residing in the neighborhood, and they
became acquainted and have conversed
with each other daily almost from then
till now. Both we've industrious, and
have gradually improved their condition
in life, until now they are surrounded by
the comfortable rewards of thrift. Each
remembered the accident which had oc
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Administrators Notice.

"A LII persons having claims against the
= estate of Ezra Acklcy, deceased,
are hereby notified and requested to attend
before the Probate Justice of Lasalle
county, at his Office, in Ottawa, on Mon
day the 10Th day of April, AID. 1871, for
the purpose of having the same adjusted
that being the time fixed upon by the
subscriber, in pursuance of The statute.
for the purpose of settling and adjusting
all claims against said decedent.
LEHMAN ACKLEY,
Administrator.
Ottawa, March D, lS4l. 42--6wp
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
New Post Master.

ALsoy WooDRurr, ESQ, has been appointed
Post Master at this place, pice NJ. L. HoLLisrEn,
resigned. The appointment is good one, and
gives. we believe, general satisfaction. Mr.,
Hollister has been al able and efficient public
officer, and we tender him our thanks for the
promptncss with which he at all times dispatched
business we had with the office.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

Ta0Rpsonian Practhioners.A committee THE
New York Legislature have unanimously recon-
mended a repeal of the laws prohibiting suits for
the recovery of fees yThompsonianPracti
and urging their claims to equal protection with
other Physicians. The committee say they con-
slider "the Thompsonian system decided i'm
provcment on, and simplification of the regular
system"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

Hon. X. NJ 7. Hnter.-The Speaker Of the
U. s. House of Representatives, the Hon. r. NJ.
Il. Hunter has changed his e. rmination not to
be a candidate for reelection, and at the request
of number of his friends, has announced MS
readiness to present himself to his constituents.
lie says he is, as heretofore, opposed to a L.
S. Bank, protective Tariff, and a system of In
ternal improvements by the General Govern
ment."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

0-j-Certain gamblers at Springfield, named
WhiIesides aud Duncan, amused the citizens OF
that place by trying to kill each other We only
record the affair to express our rcl ret that they
did not succeed, Duncan only having received a
wound which it is feared will mol prove fatal, and
consequently Whitesidos will "run unhung."
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

The G,cntlemam's Choice.
Beautiful in per~onsgc.
Conduct and eqnipage,
Noble by heritage,
& Generous and free:
Virtuous, not romantic,
Learn'd, not pedantic,
Frolic, not frantic,
This mus, she be.
Virtue maintaining,
Meanness disdaining.
Still entertaining,
Engaging and new:
Neat, hut not finical,
Genteel, but not cynical,
Never commanding,
But ever true. p
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
ottawa, March D, 1871. 42--6Wp
administrators Notice.

A Lh persons having claims against the
estate of John .ArgurbrigMt, deceas-
ed are hereby notified and requested to
present the same to the subscriber, admit
nistrator of said estate, or to the Probate
Justice of Lasalle county, within niue
months from the date hereof. Al per-
sons indebted to the estate are requested
to make payment Immediately.
WILLIAM TURNER,
Administrator.
Ottawa, Feb. u, lS4l. 42--4wp
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
IMrxo Ok.

Mr.. John II. Hosiord, Of Munsoutowu, in this
county, slaughtered few days since an OK
weighing i,4l9 pounds, nett weight and yielded
23i pounds ofiallow.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Notice..
Administrators Notice.

A LII persons having claims against. the
estate of UiHiam Sebri,rg, deceased,
are notified and requested to present the
same to the subscriber, administrators of
said estate, or to the Probate Justice of
Lasalle county, within nine months from
the date hereof, and all persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
DAVID OLMSTEAD,
Feb. %, lS4l.-4w-4l .Adminisfr.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
The Now Annnriinnntcnt.

The following is synopsis of the new appor
tonment bill, by which it will he seen that thi'
county will have one Senator and three Repre-
scntatiycs:
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

il Small BiHs.--A man in New Jersey, named
Bills, has lately been presented by his wife with
three little Bills! They are said to DO genuine.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Ottawa, Feb. 81. 1871.

4 INFORMATION WANTED. "A
q trunk was left at the City Hotel in
this place, last September or October,
containing quantity of wearing apparel,
and one copy of the American Manual, or
new English Reader, on blank leaf of
which is written Reuel Nimock's Book.
If the owner of the property is anxious to
obtain the same, he can do so by calling
at the City Hotel, Ottawa, Illinois.
March 5, iS41.
p@The Chicago and Peoria papers
would perhaps confer favor to worthy
citizen by noticing the above.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
OBITUARY.
To Printers.

VNHE one half of first rate newspaper estab-
l. lishment, situated in one of the most popu-
lous counties in Illinois, and in beautiful and
hourishing town, which is destined to be, at no dis
tant period, one of the most important manufac-
turing towns in the western country, is offered for
sale. The materials of the establishment are al
most entirely new, and were. selected with great
care in tho foundry by practical printers The
establishment has as good a run of advertising
aud job custom any in the state, and the paper
has an extensive circulation already, which may
be increased by little oyerton
The politics of the paper are democratic.
Terms, cash. Letters addressed to GEo. T..
WEAvrn, Ottawa, ILL.,. pos! paid, will receive
prompt attention. march D.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05
Masonic Notice.

IN conformity with the first article of ,b,
IL present code OF bylaws, the regular com.
munications of OTTAWA LoDGE of
FREE AND ACCEPTED YORK MAS0NS
will be held ON the MoSDArs on or before the
Toll OF the Moon. The brethren will therefore
please take notice, thai. the day for holding our
next regular communication will fall on the FIRST
monday IN April, A.. l.. 5s4l, being the 9Th day
Ianslent brethren in good standing arc re
sPectully invited to attend.
by order of the Lodge.
OTTAWA, March 5, Is4l.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-03-05

STATE Debts.-Thc debts owed by the several
states is said to amount to the sum of 5000 000,-
600! The annual interest at the rate of per
cent amounts to $4,000, 600!