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The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
Tho Northern e.igI,i.

We have received the first number Of new
monthly publication with the above title, recently
started at Albany, New York 1t contains six
teen pages quarto, printed on an imperial sheet
Of the finest quality and will be sen. 70 sub5crib-
ers at the low price of 81 per annum, for single
copy of six copies for s., payment in all cases to
be made in advance.
The principle object of the publication is stated
in the number before US to he, ''to dusc informa-
ton on subjects Of practical usefulness. For the
more efTectual accomplishment Of this object, it Is
proposed to give it popular shape and to place
it within the reach of all classes Of readers In
this respect it will bear strong analogy to some
ofthe periodical publications. put forthn Europe,
by Societies for the Diffusion of Useful Know
ledge. In like manner, it will be conducted by an
association Of gentlemen, whose cooperation has
been secured by the PROJECTORS. The association
consists Of the following persons: JonS \. DIX,
| r.. RougYv BECK, GInEoS IlAwLSr, AMOS
! Day, THowAs w. OLcorr, AMI EawAuu G..
DaLAyAy, and the immediate suporinendgncc
and management Of the publication will he assum-
ell by the individual first named. The character OF
these gentlemen, and the fact that they may be
considered as representing a variety of interests,
political and professional afford to the public the
highest security that the objects Of the publication
will be kept steadily and faithfully in view"
The publication will embrace four distinct
branches of inquiry ana intelligence: Political
Economy; Agriculture; Literary and Scientific
Miscellany and General Intelligence.
In respect to some of the subjects which come
under the first general head the publishers state,
the unsettled state of opinion renders it expciicnt
that the greatest latitude should he given to dis
cusson. The columns of the NORTHERN IhGuT
will therefore be open to all persons who ,hinl,
proper to discuss the subjects referred to, upon
the sole conditions, that their communications
shalt be free from parzan politics, and (whercin
this publication will he somewhat novel in its cha
raccr, at least in the United States) that they be
given uHdr tier oiCn signatures. This is the
general practice now in the departments Of litcra-
turc and science and it is believed that the cause
of truth will hc promoted, and public discussion
elevated in its tone and objects, by introducing
the same rule in discussions of political nature
Letters to be addressed to "lhc Editors of the
Northern Light, Albany, n. Y"
The first No. may be seen at this Office.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

blow" IN America. Is il not pregnant
with future events, 10 find our country
men select "that house" as the place
whence they would announce their de-
termination to Stand by the land of their
birth
"To the friends of Irish freedom it's
cheering 10 see that the sympathies, not
only OF our expatriated countrymen, but
ct the native American, are enlisted in
behalf of the holy cause in which we are
now engaged. The generous expression
OF feeling, and the manly determination to
and us by the irresistible force of "public
opinion which breathes through the re-
solutions adopted at the various Repeal
Associations of America, cannot fail to
produce a powerful effect on all parties in
this countryside Repeater as well as the
anti-Rcpcalcr TO the one they make
assurance doubly sure while to the
other they must bring home the unpalata-
BILE conviction that the eye of the free
Irshman watches over his enslaved breth-
rem"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
wiz yo,umc of the free Trader.

Thorresent number completes the FIRST volume
81 hi. paper, and We take this OCCASION to return
to our patrons our Sincere thanks for their kind
favors and indulgence. The pyact'ceJiEy of sus-
tanning ncwspapcr in this county is now placed
beyond doubt, if the friends Of the press will do
their duty. We have published this paper one
year, and have the pleasing reflection to cheer Us
"a, Inst the paper was published every week, and
ready for delivery every morning on publication
day, with oncsor two exceptions; and we are de-
ssrmined torontinuc its publication at all hazardi,
and will hsstog as much labor and attention to it
- our pstsonage will warrant We are well
aware Of the deficiency in our columns hereto
fore, but have the confidence to hope that !ihe-
raj and enlightened community will be 10th to
condemn if they take into consideration the I'M
favorable circumstances under which we conf
menccd and prosecuted the publication Of this pa
par. Several attempts had been made TO es,ab-
fish paper in this town before the Gree Trader
was started and thciI bad success induced many
individuals favorable to the enterprise to withhold
their patronage from US, lest they might be again
disappointed. Other considerations, both Of po-
litcalan pecuniary nature. induced others to pur-
sue the same course. The first obstacles we have
now in measure SURROUNDED, and the others
may perhaps still exist with some.
As respects our political sentiments, we yet
cling to them with first love, and no considcra-
tons of gain will induce US to forsake them
but whilst we claim membership with the Demo-
cratic family, we wish its purity to he maintained
and fm the accomplishment of this end, as far as
we are concerned we will spare neither friend nol
foe, when their Official acts are in opposition t.
the best interests Of the country, or tend to III,
destruction of our cherished institutions.
Whist a portion of our patrons, who agree
with US in political sentiments have rendered n
oil the aid in their power, we have the pleasing
reflection that those opposed to us in this particu
lar have also done much to sustain this paper
We make this declaration public in justice to tn
administration party.
In commencing the second volume, VIC havcn
j new pledges to make, but promise that our pape
shall be conducted at least with the same indus
try as heretofore, and as our patronage increases
we pledge ourselves TO make corresponding i'm
provcment in the matter aud style Of the "lllinoi
Free Trader"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

toes, &c, &c. She recently took on board a
quantity Of superior wrapping paper, manufac;u-
r,d at the flourishing town of ST. Charles, Kanc
county, where we understand company of en-
teTprising individuals have recently put in opera
ton an extensive paper maaurciory. She also
took OF board a quantity Of wooden ware, con-
sistins IF measures, cans, basins, dishes, &c. a
%: Of cheese, oal large quantity .. soap all Of
which were manufactured in this county and des,
tined for the St. Louis market
From this period We may date the commences
mon:o cor f1;urea agricultural and manufacturing
greatness, which ere long win assume an impor
.ancc honorable to the State and crolitaJc to tn,
inhabitants.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
Exnnrr. ocNoril,rrn illinois.

We may now safely say that bright period
Is dawning upon the on,erpt's, AMI industry
Of the Inhabitants of Northern Illinois. rreyi-
GUS to the Inst year the products Of our farmers
and mechanics were barely sufficient for home
consumption; and up to 1882 many Of our best
farmers were compelled to purchase from foreign
markets the daily necessaries of life. The coun-
try was then new, having but assumed the sem
blance Of cultivation, and consequently those few
individuals who engaged in agricultural and me.
chanieal pursuits previous to that time, were un.
able to supply the demands of a country which
daily received new inhabitants whose wants dc.
manded supplies in common with their own
This being the condition of affairs, our citizens
received but little advantage from their daily toll
Notwithstanding the monetary afairs of the coun
try were easier than at prcscnt;-thc prof
on the labor of our farmers and mechanics was
then sent TO foreign states, and our own rich and
fertile country in the midst of apparent prosperity
was daily having its life blood drawn from it by
unavoidable circumstances.
But, thanks to the bountoous gifts Of provi-
dence in fvoring our inhabitants with good
health, and rcwarding the labor Of the husband
man with bountlul yield from the rich and fer
tile soil which has been placed at his command
A new era has commenced The sun of per
manent prosperity has now dawncd, and ere
long every valley, hill and plain will bear cv
denco Of its benign and salatary rays.
Small und trfing as portion of the following
exports from this country may appear, they Oat
nevertheless sufficient to encourage us in ourdaiy
4 ayocations, and to warrant the prediction that
A ~ long this section Of the ives, will bear com
I yison with any other in u manufacturing OF
III eultural point Of vew;--ihc steamer Lasalle
h which Il owned in this county, and makes weekly
4 NIP from this county to st. Louis has been al
nsSst entirely employed the present season in cx-
psssing -four, wheat pork, lard, corn, oats pola-
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
INDIA3 CREEK, La Sale Co., ,
Nav 10Th. 1871, {
Troy GROVE, May 8, 1871.

J
Genjemen-I have before me yours Of
9th Of May inst, earnestly soliciting me
to become candidate for County Survey
or, and intended for publication in the
Ottawa Free Trader. 1t came TO the
hands of the editors too late for publca-
ton in last weeks paper, and they have
therefore kindly forwarded it to mo that |
might answer il rs soon as possible
Permit me, gentlemen, through the
same medium to return my sincere thanks
for the respect thus shown, and TO say to
you and to the citizens Of this county ge-
morally, that if elected to that office will
faithfully endeavor to discharge my duty.
Having been Deputy Surveyor in this
county for nearly four years, hope my
work now on record will be found salts
factory to all who may wish to examine il.
Allow me 10 say this county is my
home, and its interest shall ever be my aim.
If elected | shall at all times be found
at the county seat, unless absent in the
discharge of my official duties
remain your obedicnt servant,
JOHN II. HENDERSON.
To Messrs. J. WoRsLEY, &c.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
hno,hcr nriti.h Ontrngc.

john Bull wants a dn5bng--his insolenco car
no; be submitted to much longer. Here's another
outrage ofhs on dcfencccss Am r!can merchants
the Baltimore Patriot Of the Goth ult. says,
that CAPT. Wise, Of the Laonilas, at that port,
from Rio dc Janciro, states that on the 10th Of
March, in lat % so S. lon. $50 AZ W., he was
fred into AMI brought to by the British sloop Of
war Rose, the boat sent on board, the papers de-
mandcd and examined, under the plea Of suppo-
stion that SHE was SLAYER. After OBTAINING him
for some time she was allowed to proceed "a
To which the Louisville Advertiser adis-"NTe
wish to heaven that some Stoningion Ianket
would arm and man ship properly, and sail in
those troubled waters, disguised as a dcfUctleSS
mcrchantman-bait one Of thcs, lawlcss British
pirates, so as to induce an attack, and then send
her to the bottom Wearc getting weary oGhear-
ing such succession Of tame submission on the
part of Americans to these villainous assaults up
on our rights on the ocean"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

UTSeward and Warwick, two OF the partici-
pants in the recent tragedy in ST Louis have been
arrested, the former on board the ATLANTA, at the
mouth of the Ohio river and the latter on the
Omego, up the Missouri. They have confessed
their crimes and swear they care nothing about
it," The citizens Of ST. Louis, it is said, cvinccd
no desire to lynch them.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
F7 tie Illinois Free Trcder.
Ohm II. HENDERSON :

Nh. JOHN II. HENDERSON
Sr-Erom our long acquaintance with
You as a surveyor, and believing that you
will faithfully attend to the duties of sur
vcyor yourself, we earnestly solicit you
to be a candidate for County Surveyor at
The election to be held on the 9th inst.
JoScPh Uors'y, Joseph Bre,estr,
JoSCph II. UOrSicy, Il. H. UiTom,
Philip Rogers, J0ShUo Bro,Un,
Ero9ius Iaimon, lei KeiSey, jr.
Leonard ToUner, G, GNeH.
JuStin Dercy, Joha s. Booth,
George ". johnson, CHvcr j. GMsn,
NatAaa c. Ttuncr, Jedediah KimbaN,
ALBERT Goddrj, q. T. Tanner,
c. c. UcJSfcr, John Johnston,
, Xopher Hoicomb, James ". Reeder,
Uarren Root, Tim n. Hick0k,
Phiio b. billiard, Z. \. Uoldo.
.Abraham Uirom,
Troy GROVE, May 8, 1871.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
NEWS BY THE MAILS.

Educ0'ioa.-Thc Alton Telegraph says that
"the returns Of the marshal for the district of Ill
nois in taking the last ccncus, show the humiliat-
ing fact that, in population Of less that half a
million Of souls, there are i,ceaiy eight thousand
serea haady6d a'9 eighty persons OF the age OF
twenty years aud upwards, who can neither read
nor write
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

D,eadCH S'aiiSficg.-From the lst Of last Janu-
airy to the lst of April, there have been Ga muir
dcrs and GO suicides in the United States. OF
the suicides, ! . came to sudden death by intern
pcrance; 2 by taking opium and other poisons
Z by hanging themselves; 7 by cutting their
throats; 8 by drowning, and by shooting
themselves.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Growing to the inclemcncy of the weather on
Monday last the Grafton which was to have been
delivered in the Court House, was postponed
until this evening,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

The Philadelphia Lcger says "a flock of
wild geese passed over Baltimore on Thursday,
descending, took of his hat, containing his hand
kcrchcf and was thus enabled to catch unbroken
a large goose csg, which had been sent down by
one Of the nrial party referred to-"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
Au.iyntEfcs.

There is, perhaps, something more of serious
fac, than poetry in the following rhymes:
hate long stories and short ears Of corn,
A costly farmhouse and a shabby barn;
More ours than pigs, no books, but many guns, :.
Corned toes tight boots, old debts and paper duns.
l hate tight lacing and loose conversation,
Abundant CAB and little information;
The fool who sings in bed, and snores in meeting,
Who laughs while talking and who talks while
eating.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

4 cat IN 4 Strange Gw5a.-Dr. Woodward,
ofMidIc,own is the only Democratic the Senate
Of Connecticut. There are 20 Wings. The
Doctor mas grand field for the exercise Of his ta-
Tents on party questions. lie will be the leader
of his party in the Senate, and will carry the
whole pcmocralic flrse with him.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

UTCol. SAMUEL HAcKELIoN has been nomi-
mated by a Democratic Convention Of the cti-
zcus of Hancock county, as a candidate for Con-
grcss in this district. Whore is JAMES ii. RAJ
sroy, Esa.l Nextto Judge FoRp stands Mr.. r.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
B sFib MrFsi-The Buffalo Republican

B ,Tto MyFai--The Buffalo Republican Of
a late date, gives tn, following prices Of produce
in that city; Flour 81 per barrel; Pork, s. per
cwt.; Butter, 10 cts. per To-, Cheese, ) cts, per
h.; Hams, cts. per b.; Wheat, Is cts. per
bushcl Corn, 4 cts. per bushcl; Tallow, rough,
cts. per h.. Clover seed S5pcr bushel.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Tie R9yal BlJy.-The Philadelphia Times
says; &" 1t is now asserted, as a fact beyond dis
pu,c, that the Princess is blind. She takes no
notice Of any object held before her, and turns
her eyes only when attracted by familiar or un-
usual sound"
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Americln S'eamcrs.--It is stated that the Go
vernmcnt has acccded to the proposition of the
New Yor; merchants, to build four large Atlantic
Steamers, with the understanding that they are to
be transferred to the United States, in case of a
war They will cost 100000.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
XirsiMin IGlCCiion.

We have no later news from Virginia than that
contained in the following from the Peoria Press
of yesterday;
From the best information we can col
lect, the Virginia election has resulted as
follows, for congress.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Fire at Columbus, 0iio.-Dn Saturday NOR
ming, the l7h ult., fire broke out in the frame
buildings between the National Hotel and the
Eagle Coffee House, in Columbus, Ohio. These
buildings were all destroyed.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
Spring.

We cannot lift up our eyes, III this de-
lighuul season, without being tempted to
ask, on what principle can we account for
the beauty Of Spring! Winter has shades
as deep, and colours as brilliant; and the
great forms of nature are substantially the
same, through ALE the revolutions of the
year, We shall seek in vain, therefore,
in accidents Of mere organic matter, for
the sources of that ''vernal delight"
which subject all finer spirits to an annual
intoxcation and strike home the sense of
beauty even to hearts that seem proof
against it under all other respects. And
it is not among the dead, but among the
living, that this beauty originates. 1t is
the renovation of life and JOY to all ami.
mated beings, that constitutes the great
jubilee of nature the young of animals
bursting into eXistencc-the simple and
universal pleasures which are ditlused by
the mere temperature Of the air. and the
profusion of sustenance--lhe pairing Of
birds--the cheerful resumption of rustic
toils-lhe great alienation of all the mis-
cries of poverty and sickness - our SYM
pathy with the young life, and the prom
Use and the hazards of the vegetable crea-
tion-thc solemn, yet cheering impression
Of the ,onsiancy of nature 10 her great
periods of renovation--and the hopes that
dart spontaneously forward into the new
circle of excrlons and enjoyments that is
opened up by her hand and her example.
Such are some of the conceptions that are
forced upon us by the appearance of re-
turning Spring, and seems to account for
the feelings Of delight with which these
appearances are hailed, by every mind
endowed with any degree of sensbility,
somewhat better than The brightness of
colours, or the agreeabeness of the smells,
that are then presented to our senses.
Commanding Ones Self - He who
commands himself commands the W. orli
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

4 Foe and G0ose.-Thc sossips at Washing
ton say, that the British Minister, (NIr. Fox) aged
CO. is about to marry the sister of the wife of the
Russian Minister, little girl of l6.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
The World.

This is the hest world that we live in,
TO spend or to lend, or to give in
But to borrow or beg or TO get mans own
By love, 'tisthc worst world tina, ever was known.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

: sG-Mo PAPER yiNde issued from this
oficsnsrt asesb, as 'oe intend 10 change
III iocafioa. Persons hGving jusi-
mes. at the e5ics, qfter nsr! Wednesday,,
I toill find rs on ia Sale street, opposite
the \ Otfa,ga Market," north cf the
Court House. Call and see Us!
During the interual bet'ceen The first
and second uoi.mes, those lcishing TO
subscribe wiH haze Il fine opportunity
far doing So Those IN arrears for TIE
first volstDle --gc.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

CHcnoai-rhc Cincinnati Gazette Of the
9th ult, states that one hundred and ninety
buildings were in actual progress in that city and
i: is believed there viii be eight hundred subs,au-
tial buildings erected during the ensuing summer
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Slmder-The Richmond Star says that the
Philadelphia ladies' wear bonnets so course, that
their ears slip through the crcvices.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Gov. GiImcr, OF Virginia, who recently 50 I'M
tremendously resigned his Office, has been cent to
Congress in the place of the renegade Garland.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

rs far as then heard from, lost 10 mem
bers in the house, but says we have lost
5, leaving us net gain Of ). Other pa
pcrs state that we have lost only 3, and
that the wings have lost eleven. The las
St. Louis Argus, from the returns in his
possession, concludes that we have a ma
jority in congress, (by taking Hunter on
our side, and 4 majority in the general
assembly.
News from Misunderstanding of thC Eris,,
People towards tmIcrica---Hcpcai.
The news from Ireland by the steam ship CO.
lumha, is of the most interesting character, as re-
cards the Repeal of the Union between Eng
land and Ireland The Philadelphia Times says
The greatest sensation has been produced IN
ireland by the receipt of American newspapers
containing an account of the proceedings ofthc
Philadelphia Repeal Society, and of the other Re-
peal societies established in the United States
The Irish press speaks in terms Of the ~armcst
commentator Of these proceedings, and such is
the aviiity among the Irish people rorn,as from
America that the nro'''i'"r'"''' 'N" '"'-- m
1g
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I. ....,r.. .-u-.... II ...... .l,rc
is .,,,,., "a. r..a. . .... t...l g.
aTbere is in,,.,. ,... ...,oyal and an.
nI,use of honest mcn. which cheers the
weary. encourages the ,imid. rouscs the
indolent, auimotes the brave. The praise
from the familiar voices Of orr ueja6bor,
NAV he more sweet to the heart =; but !,
Comes from the distant the uunre;ud,ce1
the disinteres,ed, with A solemn influence
I, is free rs the Voice of posteritv--ius,
as the Judgment of Heaven. Oh thu
earnest lament for our wrongs gains ;
more thrilling tone from every A,lanti,
wave over which it rolled; that enthusias
tic PRAYER for our veal wins fresh hone:
from every breeze on which it careerel
from the west!
oWill il not GLADDEN. the hearts Of on
millions to hear that their wandering anc
Ieyiled brethren have found in Amoric.
not only \ resting Mace from their suf1er
incs. bnt they have found men who knew
of their country. and encouraged them
: and helped them to succour the land the,
, had left. but had not FORGOTTEN.
} "When the millions of Irish went on
on the festival of their national saint. +,
display with a holy pride one virtue more
ltbe last they neededl would it not hay,
gladdened their hearts to hear that, ia
away beyond the ocean, thousands wore
the shamrock too, and bore in their hearts
and said aloud that our country was great
and yirtuous, and should be free.
ave look back with pride at the al.
which the Americans gave the Catholi,
cause I'D to 1929. We know no,hin,
tina. should prevent an honest Irishmai
rejoicing to find that we have the sympa
j, thes and support of great and free ma
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

JusrrN BuTrEUFIELp, Esq. of Chicago has
been appointed u. S. District Attorney for this
State.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

COL Il, w. J,kq,on, says the Louisville Adyer-
tiscr, is candidate for the Legislature in Scott
county. Wm. b. Carroll, Federalist, is an
nounccj as a candidate for the Legislature in the
same county.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

President Tyler has appointed Mr.. Taylor, the
son-in-law of Gen. Harrison, Postmaster at Gin
cinuali.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Flour is selling at Cincinnati at SO so pei
barrel, for the best.
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

UrThc election of officers for the new county
of Grundy, takes place on Monday, the 9Th inst,
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14

Commanding Ones Self - He who
commands himself, commands the world
TOO; and the more authority you have
over others, the more command you must
have over yourself. M
The Illinois free trader. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1840-1841, 1841-05-14
weaver s, Rise, Editors.

ottawa, II, Friday Hay II, ISL,