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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01
Thc ssnle Ran.....nnln Of a,ronertr.

by reference to Our advertising columns it Will
be seen tina, the State Bank offers for sale
portion of her real estate in this county. The
lands thus offered, are said TO be valuable, and
persons holding the paper of tie bank have now
an opportunity Of investing i!--pethops alylnla.
geously.
We notice that the Bank has lately sold por-
ton of its property in Alton, amounting TO 81 T.
$50. Other sales have also been made, but
whether the Bank will, in this manner, be able 10
retire sufficient amoun! Of her circulation to
enhance the value Of her liabilities depends much
on her management. The lands she owns in this
county came into her possession at high prices
and il they will now bring their cost in the doprc-
ciatcd paper, the Bank will do wellto sell them
for less than cost, the Bank sustains the loss and
adds that much to the further depreciation of its
paper.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

Wcb,vc to tbc cvcIpsion ormpch other matter.
,I,ccd imam opr frs, the able letter of Score.
,,rv Webs,er in relation 70 tb,case Of the Creole,
60 ,,h;,h -. diroc, tho o,,er,iop If nm, readers.
Tbo rcys from, Eccr,nl h,,r-ht nv fine Acadia.
,bo, the British Government have not only r,fus-
oil IA deliver II, TO the limited sta,cs the Creole
mr,,ccrs bnt have oc,uo1Iy sent ont orders for
THAR release, has attached to this case such de-
Gree Of imporancc, that il shoull he fully under
stood w every American. iDasmuch rs it has al.
mos, certainly bcconc the niyot upon which must
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01
Democratic Convention.

It will be seen that the Democratic Central
Committee of this district, have Designated the
time for holding convention to nominate caudi-
dates for Senator and Representatives. This is
as it should be. The convention rys;om had It's
origin with the domocr..i. party, onI has ever
been recognised as the polar star to guide the gal
liant democratic ship to victory. Il was the con-
ycuton system that placed tie patriot JkcEsoy
and the distinguished statesman EAy Brnsy, in
the Presidential chair, and whilst "anlNcuLrsa o,
MEN" is the watchworl Of the party, the conycn-
ton system will never be abandoned.
Objections are frequently urged against the
propriety of holding conventions on account Of
the intrgues and management, Of politicians in ST.
curing nominations. This objection is urged by
many worthy democrats throughout the county,
and we know and feel i,s weight; lut, il the phi
mary precinct meeting, are properly attended to
if political aspirauts are estimated ly their
,corh instead Of their h,v cunning, no difficulty
need be approhcndel. Delegates should come to
the convention FREEMEN, pledged to no man,
and obeying no mandates save the voice Of their
constituents. Send men Of sterling democratic
principles, who have stood ly the party in sun
shine and in storm, and little danger need be APP
pretended from their choicc-they will spurn the
intrgucr, and treat with silent con,emp, the de-
magoguc.
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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01
Mr.. II. STUART.

No circumstance which has transpired
of LAKE has given more pleasure to our cit
lZens than the announcement of the Pres
ldcnt of his determination to prosecute
war Of retaliation upon Mexico and force
her to an acknowledgment of our inde-
pcndcncc. With the forces which we
have now in the field, it will be an easy
matter 10 get foothold in the territory of
the enemy, around which other forces can
be drawn. 1t is, we believe, the plan of
the Executive 10 take possession of some
point upon the coast, to which troops from
abroad can be shipped without the delay
and fatigue Of marching through our terri
tory. Or fleet has and will keep COM
p.ctc possession of the Gulf, and while
both men and supplies can be shipped
win safety to our army, the enemy may
be prevented from obtaining supplies Of
any kind from abroad.
Our people have once more taken up
the line o.. march towards the setting sun,
and tie stock from which they are de-
seconded was never known to turn back
from a land towards which they had once
set their faces.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01
From the New Orleans Crescent City Extra, O
the .lst of March.


From the New Orleans Crescent City Extra, of
'1e list OF March,
1000 '' e.ca. t on M. .i.s Of 1f lG@ lilo
Grand!
The news OF our correspondent at Mex
ico' turns GU! to be true. Not only is
mere large army IN the field near Mex
ico' but IN Texas. Houston has issued
his proclamation calling the people to
arms, and the whole country burns with
ard"r. Read the news below, and rejoice
that the MeNIcans will get their deserts
sound ihToshlng.
An extra OF the l2th inst, from the
UaIYeS'on CiyIlIan' brought US yesier-
day, by the steamer n. York, states that
intelligence had reached Austin, Of the
taking OF San Antonio by the McNicans.
An express soon alter, at Galveston
from Victoria, stated that body Of 300
MeXlcans, who captured Capt. Ferguson,
and from whom he escaped, stated that
their force on this side of the Nuoces
numbered 500, who were destined for
Victoria; that 5000 had gone to San
Antonio, and that there were in all Ii,0G0
on this side OF the Rio Grandc.
Men are turning out rapidly in ious-
ton. 100 men Immediately left Victoria
for San Antonio.
On the OH OF March, news reached
Victoria of the taking Of the hamlet OF
GolIiad by ~ MeXicans, wearing the
uniform of the regular army.
Capt. Ferguson reached Victoria on the
18th, giving information that he had beer,
captured by 200 Mexican cavalry on the
9Th, and made his escape from them at
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

The Chicago Democrat, Of the Goth ult., says;
"JuDor FonD was passed by the passengers in
Sunday mornings stage, on lis way to his resi-
dcnce in Oregon City, where the court is proba-
bly, now in session. The Judge has been to Flo
rida and has returned with more than his usual
good health and spirits. Next week, the Court
will be held at Princeton, Bureau county.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

Sc1m'oai EtYNs'oa.-Thc ST. Louis Rcpuhli.
can says; THE steamboat STAR running between
Tuacaloosa and Mobile burst her boilers ABOUT 2
miles below the former place, and l6pcrsons were
killed. Among the killed were both the engineers,
one of the pilots, the bar keeper several iircmcn
and deck hands, and two passengers named Con-
nor and 'rannchiIl. The boat took fire and was
burned to the waters edge"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

Nee Yah Ciy Post M.a'er,-Ths appoint
mcnt has ut last been madc, and John l.. Gmhum
is the fortunate man. lie belongs to the "Wal
street clquc"-opposed to Bennett and friend
to "Biidy Brooks"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

Shocmakers are remarkable for their
clarity, as they generally give their awl
when they see a case Of real distress.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01
ron THE ILLINOIS FUEE TE Adler.

once completed, i, will perfect line oi internal
communication from one extremity of The state 20
the other; it viii uutod the rich resources of the
country, dcycIopo the inherent wealth OF our soil
and stimulate the energies increase the industry,
and lwaiauthc ambition Observation-Disclosures. From
the mouth of the Illinois river to Lake Michigan,
twill greatly enhance the ya'u, OF property for
thirty miles, at least, upon each silc o.! the canal
and river. Thus it, immediate influence would
be felt upon a section Of country 80 miles ia
length by Co miles in h'ci,h, which would cm-
5arr9.G1J0loacrcs. Suppose that threelour.hs
.ol Ibis could b, made available FIR farming rur-
po'e' which would he ',-)lOo' a."f aud that.
the completion Of taa canal should increase The
pals o. Kew York, Pennsylvania, oua Ohio id
.ao lands in their vicinity, t.sH. ".... gain
10000. Goo at one" .- ..' completion e., ,.e ra-
NAL IN ,H' value o,r-N ,..' alone, .fnr .al
.r The following calculation. sH.. Giant ..-
aforementioned |-0JgoJ acres ar' worth i've
dollars g.r acre previous 60 iae s'm. ,.uan oi j.s
canal, iA', would civ. .''H..oo'' and suppose
1.ht u..E "oai "' "'i'1. according to t.' t.-.
'u..sn o.'.. states AZ .cds. TEN a'.Fi ,n. H'.,
alter t''e'at.ioo OBJ the canal. ibis would give
''!5.'00J' ana ,"'. '5'""'o".s.4.y, avery 10"
r'."a.'; .'., when "e compare The prices tr
farmers I'D 'Ae iH.eu.r 90 the slate ~" get Sal
"'a.f I'''a'', ana the" delay expense, AND o'...-
Guilty N getting t. market with The Increased
P".' '.'l VIII -.'' a.a'he it.l''y' ctr'intss'aoa
ease ".lI While! ''N VIII Una ready #..e for
."," commodities alter 'ae completion OF .H' ca-
h''' We can readily perceive i"e great additional.
value IL would give 20 their farms to have O
communication opened to an eastern market
i"'y would a.so a' supplied with lumber salt,
''1 'a impaired articles nn hundred yer cent
''o'l.' 'Aln jh'y 40" are he farmers uF"
l"s ONO n'or' IN the southern part the state
"a', a's'' h'S' upon iH' ''i+5s Np' UP 10 the
mouth OF the Illinois river would be greatly be-
hr"l',I by cheap ana easy communication to an
eastern market The damage and ri,,, Hccesslu-
'N incurred itUU the humid atmosphere and iLy
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

War shall now be waged against Mex
leo, nor will we lay our arms aside until
we have secured the recognition of our
independence. Until then will never
rest satisfied, nor will the people of Tex
as. We invoke the God of Armies.
Your friend,
HOUSTON
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

"Lingoring sweetness long drawn out,"
Is the gal said when she was pulling the
asses candy.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

r. Office is hereby given, that the
" partnership heretofore existing for
the construction Of sections 1875 and l42,
Illinois and Michigan Canal, between
NOrris u. Martin and myself has been
dissolved by mutual consent. The cor
tract was taken in the name Of RedGor
g. OSu'lican, but exclusively for bv
self, Mr.. Reddicli having nothing rea
with the concern. The debts az b,vo
paid by me, and all those owing we 90
tons are required to make paymMbmis
undersigned. THO'S O'SUL
April !, 1912.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01
From the Texas Civilian of the 10Th March.
To Mr.. II. Stuart or Mr.. GaH Borden:
Cry OF l!oUsToN,
March, 9Th 1912. )

-'i'''N''' VI 'Ni~ >
Dear Sir,-l'hc news by express from
Austin, up to the 18th inst, is that the en-
envy had evacuated San Antonio, after
having plundered the place. They were
laden down with baggage, and march slow
ly. Col. Hays is harrassing them on
their march. They only march about
eight miles every day. The troops from
Austin and those on the frontier are
marching to oyertake and beat them.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-01

i AND. - For sale on
a terms, for state ba lohs' adver-
east half of the south-ea, % in our pa
ton 2l, township 81,
east of the 3D. princip;-
WALKER.
Ottawa, April l. - o'.i'eu d. iiaiI-
she sailed on
Oils, Painlo Caledonia steam.
WALkER & anxiety, after being
consi.ti fu lt,,n 'ogut back to Liverpool
, IBIS lir,eed oil I'm ut.
| tanners {" ght before the house of
Q " srsrm -" ships generally seemed
i I" p. ,urpcn,.or bringing the negroes
coppeas, camwo, murder, still less for
redwood, indigo, Consequently inslruc-
Otlwa, April |, lsse
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ottawa, Ill., friday, agiihIA
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06
AFRICAN COLONIZ,TION

The Rev. Mr.. Cornelius, who has been appoin.
ted regular agsnt of the American Colonization
Society for the State of Virginia, visited our town
last week, and has revived the interest of our CHI.
zens somewhat in this noble cause.-We had M,
the pleasure of hearing any of his addresses, but
understand that he represented tbs demands uoon
The Society, at this time, being very great, ow.
ing to the large number of cmigranis who are Of
tered for deportation About so slaves, liberated by
gentleman in Louisiana, and who are well quail.
ihed TO conduct the Sugar business, were sent
out by the Society short time ago.
The recent intelligence from Liberia, brouph,
by the brig Hope, arrived at New York, il high
'y encouraging. Tie Message of Gov. Roberts
to the Legislature Of Liberia, on the 4th of March
last, represents the Colony to be in very -four
iShlng condition. The general health of the peo-
pie is good and the civil and religious institution.
established at Monrova are said to be e.er,inp 4
mos; happy influence over the natives, who are
fast adopting the customs Of the coonists.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06
LETTER FROM MIR. CLAY.

we have the pleasure Of laying before our
readers an original letter from HrnRY CLAY to .
gentleman of this city. The declaration of prin-
ciPes contained in this letter is full and satisfac-
tory upon all the great leading questions Of ma
tional policy twill be seen that tho one term
principle of ihs Harrison campaign il re-asssrtsd
by Mr.. Clay.-NationaI Forum.
ASHLAND. Sept II, 1910.
Dear Sir received your favor, communicating
the patriotic purposes and views Of the vounv
men Of Philadelphia; and take pleasure, in
compliance with your request in stating some Cf
the principal objects which suppose engage The
common desire aud the common exertion Of the
Wing party to bring about in tho Government Of
The United States. These are:
sound national currency, regulated by tho will
and authority OF the nation.
An adequate revenue, with fair protection TO A.
merican industry.
Just restraints OH the Executive power, embra.
cling further restriction on the exercise Of the
Veto.
faithful administration of the public domain,
with an equitable distribution Of the procecds
OF sales OF II among all the States.
An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers
perfect freedom Of thought, and of the right Of
suffrage, but with suitable restraints against
improper interference in elections.
An amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to a singls
term.
These objects attained, think that we should
cease to be afflicted with bad administration Of tie
Government.
j am, respectfully,
our friend and OBJ. serv't.,
H. CLAY
MIR. jacob STRATrAN.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06
TEMPERANCE FESTIVAL.

we had the pleasure Of attending the Tenn
psyance Festival, got up under the auspices of
the Noun; Sidney Total Abstinence Society,
which was held on Wednesday last, on the
land of Mr.. William Cyawford-It was really
brilliant affair, and reflected great credit
upon the zeal and Iibcrality of the Society.
There were upwards of two hundred Ladies
present, and the whole number of persons on
The ground VAS not much less than six hun
dred The speaking was excellent, and the
Dinner upon the most liberal scale, even for
so large company. Music too, added its
charms to the pleasures Of tho day. The
Stanton and IIarrisonburg Bands, and other
amateur musicians, were III attendance, who
filled up every interval with enlivening strains.
The Speakers were DR.. Glenn. II. Harris, Rev.
Il. l.. Hammer, Rev. Mr.. Bunting, Newton
Niche, esq. Pike Powers, esq. and Rev. Mr..
Cease. We have rarely seen, under any cir
cumstances, so orderly an assembly; and GER
family never one that appeared to enjoy itself
better. All seemed to be delighted; aud the
cold water people, especially, were in costa
cies Upwards of one hundred persons ell
rolled their names, during the day, on the side
of Total Abstinence.
This is indeed glorious cause, and well
do our Mt. Sidney friends know how TO help
{ it forward. No wonder that so many Joined
thcm-:heir arguments were so unanswerable
their wit and anecdote go interchangeable
! Dinner so good--the music so charming
and the company so delightful We know
not when we spent more pleasant day-and
we are sure that this is the feeling of all who
participated in the Festival.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06

EDlroRs.-Captain Manyatt thus aludes to eds
itors 50 hat life Of toll, what an unnatural
life must theirs be, who thus cater through the
hours ofdarkncss for the information and amuso-
ment of those who have slept through the night,
and rise TO be instructed by the labor of their vi
gils. The editors of these must have a most one
rons task. 1t is not the writing Of the leading
ticle itself, but the obligation Of writing that ar-
Gle every day, whether inclined or not-in sick
ness or in health in affection, distress Of mind.
winter or summer, year after year. tied down 10
one task, remaining on onespot. 1t is something
like walking thousand miles in thousand
hours. have fellow feeling for them, for /
know how a monthly periodical will wear down
ones existence. In ITSELF itappears nothing
the labor is not manifestation is it the labor--it
is the continual attention it requires. Your life
becomes as it were, the magazine. One is no
sooner corrected and printed, than on comes a.
mother. tits the stone Of Sysyphus-an endless
repetition oftoii--a constant weight upon the mind
"a continual wearing upon the intellect and spir
its"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06

" We invite the readers attention to ,!,e Ad.
dress TO The Wings of Maryland from their Dele
gates TO the Harrisburg Convention, in explana.
ton of the reasons which governed them in the
nomination Of JonN TYLER as Vice President OF
the United States. The Captain has turned ou,
to be such very hard bargain, that they consider
1t due to themselves 10 shew how they came to be
so wrctchediy cheated This is all very well.
for the Maryland Delegation, we believe, are
more 10 blame for The nomination than any other.
They place the baseness and treachcTy Of Mr.. "
ler'S conduct towards the Wing party, beyond all
dispute.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06

Mral Obligation IF Banhrupts.--We heard it
stated, not long since that bankrupt into the
shop of a creditor, to whom he ought to have been
under great obligations for assistance rendered,
and, with staggering air said he had pajd all
his deb,S-dd't OVe Cenf-lc had taken The ben
eiit Of the bankrupt law. If this remark was
made seriously it indicates a loose morality, in
reference 10 the obligation TO pay debts contracted
III good faith, which 1t is TO be feared, is but too
common. A bankrupt or insolvent law, dischar.
ges man from the payment of his debts hgaiiy
but not morally. 1t relieves him from the vexs-
lion OF sherlils and suits court, but 1t does not
relieve him Of the duty TO pay his debts if ever he
is able Tie design IF the bankrupt law is good,
benign. IL is designed to relieve those who are
irrctrievabIy involved in debt; whose hands arc
tied so that they cannot help themselves; who,
the moment they accumulate little property 10
enable them to transact business, are liable to
have II snached from them by some crcditor.-
10 relieve such persons, bankrupt laws are inten-
ded, out they are not designed TO remove, to wipe
out the just claim which every creditor has 10 his
honest dues. No man can quiet his conscience
with the belief that bankrupt laws remove all oh
legation to pay his debts, if prosperity enables
him 10 do it.--Hamp,hirS Gazette.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-10-06

FIRST SpREE.--"Never was drunk but once
in my lfe,' said chap in my hearing;
"never mean to be again. The street seemed to
be very steep, and lifted my legs at every step
as if was gettingup stairs. Several cart wheels
were making convolutions in my brain, and at
one time fancied my head was large carving
and turning establishment, the lathes Of which
was keeping in motion with my swn feet.
couldn't conceive what was the reason that tho
town had turned into such an enormous bill and
what made it worse that it seemed all the
time growing higher and threatened 10 pitch
on me.-Stop, stop, thought !, and I'll head this
old bill yet, or, al least. il shan't head me. Sol
turned round 10 60 down and get at the bottom
but hang me if the town didn't turn round with
me. heading ne all the time, and presenting the
high bluff in front Of me. Well, sure enough,
the ground soon few up and struck me in the
forehead |; aad as soon as the stars cleared away,
] commenced climbing with my hands and knees.
The next thing / saw was zig brfch house COM
ing fuHspiu around tie corner! And believe it
ran right over me, for I don't remember any
more ,''-Picoyunc