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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-09
Administrators sale.


YNVAKE notice that in pursuance OF an
b order of the circuit court Of LasaIlc
county, made at the May term, A. d.,
1872, directing us to sell the southwest
quarter of section Is, in township 80,
north of range 4, east OF the 3D. principal
meridian, containing 1860 acres.
ALso-The east half Of the southeast
Quarter of section Is, in township 30, o!
range , east, containing so acres, in the
county of Livingston, and state OF Illinois,
being lands Of which Matthias }. Ross
lately died siezed, for the paymentof debts
of the deceased, we shall attend on the
premises, on the 10Th day Of October
nerf. between the hours OF 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ. and ) o'clock, p NJ. Of said day
expose the same to sale at public venduc
The terms of sale will be a credit o
one year. the purchaser giving bond will
good security, together with mortgage
on the premises TO secure the payment o
the purchase money.
l.. WOODWARD, Admir-.
ADELINE ROSS, Adm'X.
arf'The above sale stands adlourne
until Tuesday the 10th day Of Decembc
next, at o'clock, p. NJ.
Nov. IS, 1912. 2i--5
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-09

LoC0Foco OUTRAGE.-At a whig NEE
ting held at St. Clairsvlle, Ohio, in Octo-
Der last, quantity of arsenic was put III
to water cask from which more than two
hundred persons drank before the fact was
known. Three men and woman, it is
said, have since died. The others suffer
ed severely. Chicago Express.
This horrible "Locoioco Outrage is thus ex.
planned by the Harrisburg (po) Stale Capitol
Gazette;
An alarming story is going the rounds
of the wing papers, of a whole whig meet
ing being poisoned lately in Ohio. i
seems that there was no spring near, and
water was brought in casks. After drink.
ing very freely of it, several coons took
sick, and it was surmised that a quantity
of arsenic had been deposited in one cask
but, upon examination, 1t appeared tina
the vessel had contained hard cider il
1910, and, some few quarts being left il
it, had first turned to vinegar, and after
wards to ..mother." 1t had become mix
ed with the water, and, when taken free
! Iy, worked up the poor fellows amaz
ingly. So the tragedy turned oat shock
inc bad farce--the sick coonies did no
die, they only got little spelc-rious.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-09

a Foolish JOhe.--A Mr.. Templeton,
a few weeks since entered his name at
the Clifton House on the Canada side of
Niagara Falls, ont of joke, as /" W. l..
Mackenzie" Afterwards he walked
over the highlands, passing number of
armed senlinels and soldiers, and then
passed down the river at the foot of the
falls. While there he was fred at from
the activity above him, and the ball pass
ed through his hat. At this unfriendIy
salutalion the young man was very much
frightened, and made for this side of the
river with all possible speed, resolving
never again to attempt to pass himself lol
patriot within her Maiesty's dominions,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-09
N EW S TO r. E
AT
Georgetown, Kendall county, Ills.

TUVHE subscriber has just opened his
X store at Georgetown otherwise
Newark where he constantly keeps on
hand general assortment of Staple and
Fancy
DRY GOODS,
Boots g. Shoes, Kdrd,Care, Cutlery
Crockery, Hats and Caps, Dry Gro
ceries, Nails, Sash, Glass, &C., sc.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-09
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!
/, p. E,yGEG { &c.

A RE now opening at their old stand in 0ua-
"a wa. large and extensive assortment ofFaa
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-09
GIEOCENEES.

Hardware, Crockery, CioiAiag, Boots q
Shoes, Hats s. Caps,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10
Terms Of the Spectator.

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a week, by KENYON HARPER, at Two
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in the same proportion. A liberal discount
will be made to advertisers blythe year.
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structions of the Post-Ofice Department, to
frank all letters to the editors of newspapers
covering money in payment of subscriptions,
= Qnd our distant subscribers earnestly invit-
ed to avail themselves Of the facility thus af-
forded Of making payments.
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Virginia Legislature.
REINFORCEMENT.
REPORT OF THE MINORITY

hEfCht VI tiE MlNOklI1
OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE
To 'chom acas referred certain memorials pray
ing for a disappointment of Representa-
ton in both branches Of the Legislature.
The undersigned, members of the Select
Committee to whom was referred the memo
rial of certain citizens of Kanawha county,
and the resolution adopted by Meeting of
citizens OF Greenbrier CO., praying for Re-
pportlonmento OF representation iii both branch
es of the Legislature, dissenting from the re-
port and resolution of the majority of the
committee, have deemed the subject of .sufli-
cient importance to Justify them in explaining
the reasons of their dissent. Proceeding up
on that provision of the Constitution which
authorizes the Legislature, after the year 1S41,
to re-apportion Representation throughout the
Commonwealth, the majority Recommend "a
Re-apportionment of Representation in both
branches of the Legislature, based on the num-
Der OF qualified voters in the several constitu-
ent bodies, to be ascertained by just ratio in
reference to white population" At present
the legislative power is distributed so as to
give to the 26 counties lying west of the ALLIE
ghany Mountains 81 delegates to the IA
counties lying between the Allegheny and the
Blue Ridge of mountains IS delegates to the
80 counties lying east of the Blue Ridge of
mountains and above tide water ~ delegates
and to the counties, cities, towns and boroughs
lying upon tide water So delegates The for
nation of the Senate gives 13 members to the
western division of the State and 10 members
TO the eastern.
According TO the plan proposed the 26 coun-
ties lying west Of the Allegheny will receive
az delegates; the IA counties lying between
the Allegheny and Blue Ridge will receive 25
delegates the 20 counties lying east of the
Blue Ridge and above tide water will receive
50 delegates; and the counties, cities, towns
and boroughs lying upon tide water will re-
celye 81 delegates; whilst the western divi.
sion OF the State will receive Is members of
the Senate, and the eastern division 16 men,
bers.
il this plan obtain, it is obvious that the
present system will be wholly discarded, and
the prePonderance of power now held by that
portion OF the State lying east of the Blue ridge
will, at once, be transferred to the portion
which lies west thereof
proposition which contemplates sucb .
violent innovation upon established order.
which involves, directly, the voluntary sur
render and transfer by community of so large
mass ofpolitical power, to gain acquioscence,
must be supported by the most convincing
proofs of its justice. Especially must it be
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

weak creation of law, having no higher sane
uoh, liable at any moment TO be repealed on
the more volition OF the majority.
The undersigned, therefore, recommend the
adoption OF the following resolutions:
T. Resotoed, That the Legislative power of
the commonwealth ought to be apportioned
between the several great divisions thereof ac-
cordlng to the number Of white inhabitants
contained. and the amoant of all taxes raised
by the Legislature, paid in each.
=. Rcsoioed, That the existing apportioir-
ment approaches so nearly to that ratio, that it
is inexpcdient to change the same
r. f.. SCOTT,
JOHN Z. IIOLLADAY,
O. Nj. CRUTCHFIEID,
H. l.. HOPKINS,
TH. III. EAYLY.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10
IMPORTANT FACTS.

Gen. James Talmadge, in his speech before
| the American Institute at New York, in October
last, states some striking facts in relation to our,
trade with foreign nations, and shows conclusive
ly that we are pursuing suicidal policy in not
laying heavy countervang duties. He estab-
fishes clearly this postulate, that 'potica quacks
inay put plans of finance and CURRENCY up6h pa
per as often as they please, and call them bank,
sub-treasury, or any other name ofdelusion. But
no currency can s:and-there is no commercial
condition of a country which can be sound and
healthy, unless ave render the commercial infer
course between the two nations equal, by c0uhtef-
vailing regulations
1t is now ascertained Che states) that since Jul
~ screen millions # specie have been sent out to
France and England, and almost entirely for un-
tared hsruries! No currency, or banks, or man.
ufacturos, can stand up and prosper, under auchs
condition Of commerce.
report by Joshua Dodge, Esq, a late specil
agent of The u. S. TO Germany, on the subject Of
tobacco, concludes with the following astounding
remarks -
"Europe levies a revenue Of about $50, 600, 900
on about 100000 hogsheads of American tobacco,
which cost in the U. -. only $7,OOO,OtO. Eng
land alone levies about ST., 275, ZOO on about 49,
300 hogsheads of our tobacco, in the form Of du-
lies, licences, &c.; being equal TO two-thirds of
The expenses of her navy-and about equal 20 the
whole expenses of the Government of the u. s.
IF America"
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10
SCENES IN ALBANY.

Scenes similar to those in Washington, are pas
sing III Albany. The Locofoco Senate there have
eXpunged from the Journals message from Cow
ernor Seward. 1t appears that the Governor. in
signing bill, repeating act of the former ses-
sion, stated the reasons Of his assent. He dsap-
proved the repeal, but did not conceive the case
warranted the interposton Of the veto. His lam
guage was altogether respectful-but his reason
ing went to expose the impoicy of Locofoco Le-
gsiation.
The Loccs, at this, took fire, and had the mes
sage erased from the Journals.
On the next day, Gov Seward sent to the Sc
nate another message, strongly, but respectfully,
protesting against the wrong done to the Execu-
tive department, in expunging his message.
A motion made TO return the message 10
the Governor, and after violent debate, prevailed
by party vote. Both messages, however. got
upon the Journal by means of the ayes and noes.
These, and similar proceedings, would indicate
systematic design. on the part ofLocofocoism, ID
bring Repubcanism into disrepute throughout
the land.-Uhig
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

Castor OIL Candies.-Candles, out of castor oil,
are manufactured in Alton, Illinois. The editors
of the Telegraph say they were presented with
one by the manufactures, Mr.. Marsh, and were
induced to test its qualities with sperm candle.
The experiment resulted in the demonstration that
the castor oil lasted longer than the sperm candle,
and the light of the former was decidedly more
brilliant and extensive than the latter. They
could not discover the least unpleasant smell "a
rising from burning the castor oil candles, and are
Of opinion that they are well calculated to super
cede entirely the use of sperm candles. They
can be afforded at about % cents pound.
Missouri Wig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

1t is stated, on what is deemed good authority,
that the Senate Committee on the Exchequer have
decided to present to that Honorable Body, plan
which will pariake little of the characteristics
Bank system. 1t will allow the Excheduer the
privilege of selling, but not of purchasing ex-
change. 1t will provide for the establishment of
a Board of Comptrollers at Washington; but in
stead of Boards of Directors in the several States;
as proposed in the original plan, the State banks
will be employed TO transact the business OF the
Exchequer. The particular sum which the insti-
tuition will be authorized to ISSUE will be limited
to the amount of actual cash in the Ireasury.-
Such the general features Of the plan which,
ii is Believed, the committee will recommend. In
few days, however, we shall have their report in
full, and hope it will be such as will, by its prac;
ticability and usefulness, be acceptable to Con-
gress and the nation.-Pa. Herald.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

"'3 81 =
The undersigned cannot agree with the ma
Jofiiy oil the committee that the whole contro-
versy on the subject of representation has
grown out OF supposed conflict of interests,
or that on this point the east have induced
too much In the vivid colourngs of imagina-
lion, and dwelt rather upon the possibilify of
the abuse on the part OF the west, than upon
any reasonable grounds for the apprehension.
On the contrary, recurring to past Legislative
history, they might confidently appeal to facts
Tor their justification. This, however, they
will forbear TO do. With a sincere desire to
avoid all disturbing topics: they have endea-
Vored TO discuss the great question at issue
temporarily and fairly, to prove to their ives.
tern brethren that the east is not actuated in
the course they pursue with the desire of re-
tanning powerior the purpose of its mere OK
ercise, but that they have iuster principle for
Their sanction, that principle which is impaired
to man at birth, which furnishes rule of con-
duct IN all mortal concerns, which lies at the
foundation of society, and without which So
ciety could not exist, the principle of self-pro-
lection. Resting upon this great law of nature
they utterly repudiate the assertion, that this
policy is at war against the sgenius of our
republican institutions" and unmoved by per-
ny IiC'dCSs Will a iiTin re-
lance OH the justice of their cause, with a de-
termination not only to resist oppression when
1t comes, but to guard against lis approach.
however they lament the necessity, they will
bear with the moderation and foriiiude which
becomes them, the ''protracted connictn with
which they are threatened.
lhe undersigned beg leave too add, that the
proposition now submitted by the majority OF
the committee to the general assembly, is pre-
sen'ed under circumstances far more objection
able man attended the same proposition when
submitted to the late convention. That BODY
was convened for the purpose of revising and
amending the constitution, and in making Che
distribution of the legislative power between
,he several members Of the community. thcv
iau II III lheir power TO secure the peculiar IN
'efes'S OF one member against the Invasion oil
announcer oy provisions in the fundamental law
IN TACT inc history Of its proceedings show that
such security was rendered by the advocates OF
tne wlitc basis, admitting thereby the neces-
| SHY OF some guard against the abuse of that
| power which was so ardcntly sought. But the
authority of the general assembly extends not
TO jurisdiction over the constitution whatever
security we might siipulatc, would be but the
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

The Madisonah contains Correspondence
between Messrs Wise and Upshur--in which the
latter denies the statement made by Nh. Bolts re-
speeding his opinions about dissolution of the
Union. He never was (he says,) in favour of A
dissolution without qualifications or conditions
The Hon. Secretary disclaims having held hours
of conversation with MIR. Bolts on any subject
"Ail Virginia knows Che says) that Mr.. Botts'
associations have been so different from mine, that
nothing but the meres accident could have brought
US together" Whew This is goirg the grand
figure! This thing of being in the Cabinet mus.
work wonderful mutation in some men! His
Secretaryship, however, could not have beeh
much with Capt. Tyler during the past few years,
without being in pretty considerable proximity to
Mr.. Bolts For the latter rarely took airing
without being afforded by the fOrmer.-ETAig.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

KNITTING MAcHINE.-We went yesterday 10
the machine shop of Mr.. Charles Evans, No. 5
Quarry street, above Second, to see in operation
IA knitting machine, the invention of one of our
cunning brethren of the East, Mr. Richard Wal
ker, of Portsmouth, n. ii. The machine is called
the Patent Rotary Knitting Loom. 1t is very
small affair, not more than twenty-five inches in
length, twelve inches wide, and eighteen inches
high. The movement wheels of the machinery
very few, but very eccentric. The needles,
or teeth however, wonderfully ingenious.
The machineryIs propelled by steam; and
young woman can, with perfect ease, attend to
three of these machines, and with them weave
NINETY PAIR of stockings a day.
What would Bale Nichol Jarvie say. whose
father was a weaver in Glasgow, when three
We wish that some of our citizens, who feel
curious in such matters, would visit the place,
and see the movements of the machinery.
Fhilad. u. S. GuS.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

According to the returns made in October last,
there are twelve specie paying banks in Georgia,
with an aggregate capital of 81, 1913, $50, which
have only $7i6,550 in circulation. and ye, have
in their vaults about 100000 in specie funds
One Bank alone, with only f55i 900 in circula-
ton, reports specie funds TO the rise of $500. 800
Three others, having only 90 goo in circulation
lave In their vaults ISL 500 in specie.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

REPUTATION ABRoAD.-'Fhe WASHINGTON pa
pers of last week contain letter from one J.
Hawker, dated London, Oct. LIST, to President
Tyler, asking his aid in recovering the interest
due on several Mississippi Bonds which he holds,
and the reply of the then acting Secretary of
State. Mr.. Webster says that the matter rests
entirely with the States, the President having o.
yer II no control Whatever.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

The Creotc NegrOes.-By arrival from JaS
maica il appears that the report heretofore brought
to the u. States, that the inhabitants of KINGSTON
had objected to receiving the Creole negroes. is.
suspected, incorrect. They were all wel-
coined as heroes, and sent into various parts Of
the island for better security. novel notion is
broached--that the British laws cover the BAHIA.
ma waters; and that entry into them by Amerr-
can coasiing vessels coming into the Gulf, ips6
Jdcfo frees every slave that may be on board.
JIu Herald;
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From the Mev York Luminary.

From the M,o York Luminary.
The following poetic eifusion was handed te
r. Hawkins, one of the Baltimore delegation
reformed inebriates, by a lady. It will be
ad no doubt with interest:
Go-feel what have felt.
Go, bear what have borne,-
Sink beneath a fathers blow,
And the cold worlds proud scorn,
Thus struggle on from year to year,
Thy sole relief the scalding tear.
Go-weep as ] have wept,
Ger loved fathers fall;
See every CHERISHED promise swept,
Youths sweetness turned to gall
Hopes faded flowers sirew'd all the way,
That led me up to woman's day.
Go-kneel as have knelt,
lmplore, beseech, and pray,
Strive the besottcd heart to melt,
The downward course to stay;
BE cast with bitter curse aside,
Thy prayers burlesqued-!hy tears deridc.
Go-stand where have stood,
And see the strong man bow,
With gnashing teeth, lips bathed in blood,
And cold and livid brow;
Catch his eyes wand'ring glance and see,
There, mirror'd, his souls misery.
Go-hear what have heard,
The sounds Of sad despair,
AS mem'ry feelings lount hath stirr'd
And lis reveaings there
Hath told him what he might have been,
Had he the drunkard's fate iorcsecn.
Go--to thy mothers side,
And her crush'd spirit cheer
Thine own deep anguish hide
Wipe from her cheek the tear:
Mark her dimm'd eye, her furrow'd brow
The gray that streaks her dark hair now.
And trace this ruin back to him
Whose pledged faith, in early youth,
Promised eternal love and truth;
But who, forewarn'd, hath yielded up
This promise to the deadly cup;
And led her down from love aud light
From all that made her pathway bright;
And chain'd her there, mid want and strife,
That lowly thing-a drunkard's wife!
Go-hear, and see, and feel and know,
All that my soul hath felt or known;
Then look within the wine-cup's glow
See if its brightness can atone,
Think if its flavor you would try,
If all proved charmed, tits drink and die.
Tell me hate the bowl
Hate is feeble word:
ioathe, aJhOr-my very soul
BY strong disgust is stirr'd,
WIENER l see, or hear, or tell
Of the dark beverage of hell!
ALMyRA.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

ECONOMY IN CANpLEs.-If you are Without a
rush light and burn acahale all night, unless yot,
use the following precaution it is ten to one an
ordinary candle will gutter away in hour Or
two, sometimes to the endangering the safety Of
tho house. This may be avoided by placing as
much salt, finely powdered, as will reach from the
tallow to the black of tho wick of partly burnt
candle, when, if the same be LII, will burn very
slow, yielding sufficient light for bed chamber.
The salt will gradually sink as the talow is con-
sumed, the talIow being drawn through the salt,
consumes the wick
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

The American (New Orleaus) says the re5tmR-
ion OF specie payments by the Bank of Louisiana
was mere sham. ":5he pays specie on heT tiT-
culaion cmly-and where is her circulaiion' Mob
dollar of it is out, Or was when she resurneds.=
at least not more than any private citizen could
have redeemed with his post Office chanqe.n
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-02-10

We may be small potatoes said some litsls
girls to an old bachelor, but we are sweet ones.
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Or regarding the State as divided for the ap-
poriionment of representation in the Senate.
the East and West pay for each white inhabi-
tant within their limits as follows:
Dolls. Cts. d. NJ.
Fast, Is
West, SO Q