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nein agyork OF Nepatrtmg.

nein JIyork OF Nepafrtng.
They intend keeping constantly on hand va
riety Of VEHICLES. which they pledge them
selves shall be made in the bes, manner, and war
ranted TO stand. ...
Coaches, Family Carriages, Buggies,
Sulkeys, Barouches. &C.,
can be had by application at their Coach Factory,
at short notice. Those wishing TO puIcb will
do we'll to give this establishment call, as no
pains shall be spared give entire satisfaction, and
the public may rest assured that purchases can be
made on as accommodating terms as elsewhere
..l HAWKS e. ROSS.
p Charlestown, Jan. 81, 1892.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28

Before The "Lasalle County Agricultural
Society,"" al OHa,Ca, on the l2h inst.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28
eceiyed INTO the reservoir at Yorkville,

received into the reservoir at Yorkville,
which contains an era of 80 acres, enclo-
sed by granite walls, and capable of re-
ceiving 100 millions of gallons. The
distributing reservoir at Murray's Hill is
also a work Of great magnitude and ex-
pense, and calculated to endure rs long as
the hills and rocks. lis in the Egyptian
style Of architecture, with a promenade
30 feet in width at the top of the walls,
tagged and provided with iron railing.
Ii employed four hundred men four years
in its construction. Altogether, it is a
triumph of skill and enterprise of which
the world presents few equals. lis com
pletion will require two or three years
yet, although temporary pipes are laid, by
which water was distributed to the city
on the 4th July last. Its advantages to
the city in the cXtinguishmcnt of fires
alone are incalcu!ablc. In the great con-
nagration of 1885, the amount of property
destroyed was estimated at seventeen mil
lions of dollars, one-lhird more than the
cost of this work the extent of which
was in great degree attributable to the
want Of Il convenient supply of water.
The Ere department, approaching the
great importance of the work on This
score, have set apart a glorious day in our
country's annals for an appropriate celc-
braiion. We hope no storm cloud may
be so overcome on the occasion as to shed
its tears upon the scene"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28

BY which pure fresh wateris conveyed into New
Yorl, city, is thus described by the State Me-
chanic:
"Thcre is no useless display Of gigan-
tic arches and enormous stones, but the
whole is a beautiful monument OF the per-
lection to which the art has arrived at this
day-sImplc, efficient, and durable. 1t
may not present so imposing a front to the
vulgar, but to the engineer and The man
of science, it has an air of grandeur and
sublimily arising from the vastness Of its
design and the business of It's proportions.
The main trunk is 40 miles in length,
wholly composed Of masonry, g. feet
wide, and Q feet high. The walls are ,
feet thick, ccmentcd into solid rock. The
grand reservoir at the head Of the aquc-
duct is caused by Il dam of stone work 40
feet high and 20 broad, thrown across the
Croton river, forming an cXpanse of water
500 acres in extent, sufficient to supply
any emergency. The trunk is carried
over valleys and streams, through hills
and barriers of solid rock, ailordjng OPP
portunliies TO the engineer for the display
of skill and taste, which has been impro-
we'd with very happy effect. For instance,
the bridge which crosses the Sing Sing
creek is a single elliplical arch of 80 feet
span, and 100 feet above the stream. The
bridge across Harlem river is 1900 fee
in length, 10 feet above high water, ant
cost nearly 100000. Sleepy Hollow
is also spanned by a series Of graceful
arches, and the valley of Clendennlng il
passed at an elevation Of 40 feet, alTor
ding carragcways and foolpaths over it
arches. At Manha!tonyille the work il
carried through the hill by tunnel, an,
under the valley by pipes descending l0
feet. This mode of crossing valleys,
is believed, the Romans never attempted
bu, carried the stream at pitch Of fror
one inch to half foo, to the hundred fee
and where the force Of the current wa
: too great, il was overcome by curves.
!, The water thus conducted 80 miles,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28

that the air is made redolent with savage
sounds which make the listener quake
while he laughs at the superla,ively ludi-
crous character Of the whole scene before
him. The younger members Of the tribe
amuse themselves, some by aping the
dancers at respectful distance, aud
others by wrestling, footraces, &c. Most
Of these young rascals have horses ofther
own, and it was laughable while pitiable
to see them abuse the poor animals by
RUNNING them from morning till night,
sometimes in races and al others wiihouta-
ny apparent motive but to- "cut splurge."
This is the only thing we have against the
Sacs and FoXes-they have no mercy
on horses.-The abuse Of these noble an
imals is the mcanest sin which any one,
white, red, or black can commit.-lt is a
great mistake that Indians are stocs, mis-
anthropes, or any thing of the kind. A
more sociable, communicative, happy, OF
laughing set of fellows than the Sacs and
Foxes do not exist any where. But we
believe it not only impossible but impo.
lite to civilize them. They are happier
as they are-and we should regret any
attempt to interfere with their domestic
policy. Place them beyond the corrup'
ting influences of the white settlements
keep from them that destroyer of human
happiness among all colors, the death
dealing sire water'-and government
will then have conferred the best blessing
upon the Indians, and the only one fol
which they will feel thankful.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28

&" Not drop Of Quaker blood was ever
shed by an Indian" Such is the express
sion of the historian as he finished up the
early history Of Pennsylvania; and the
fact spoke volume in favor Of the cause
of peace. The reader of our country's
early history weared and saddened and
sickened by almost constant hostilities,
wars and bloodshed, between the aborig-
inese and the early settlers of what arc
now Virginia, the New England States.
the Carolinas, &C., is most happily re-
lieved on turning TO the history of William
Penn. Instead Of force and arms on the
one hand, and the tomahawk and scalping
knife on the other, we beheld Penn with-
out arms, and in the dress of peace and
the calumet; and as consequence natural
TO be expected, perfect peace and harmony
existed in the place ofambushes, hurnings
and massacres. Beneath large elm tree,
says Bancroft, William Penn, surrounded
by few friends, in the habliments Of
peace, met the numerous delegation Of the
Lenni and Lenape tribe. "We meet
such were the words Of Penn" on the
broad pathway Of good faith and good will
no advantage shall be taken on either side.
but all shall be openness and love. will
no, call you children for parents some-
times chide their children too severely.
nor brothers only, for brothers differ
The friendship between me and you I
will not compare to chain, for that the
rains might rust or the falling tree might
break. We are the same as if one mans
body were to be divided into two parts
we ale all Of one aesh and one blood. -
The children of the forest were touched
by the sacred doctrine, and renowned
their guile and their revenge. They re-
ceived the present of Penn in sincerity.
and in hearty friendship, they gave tho
belt Of wampum. ave live" said they,
in love with Penn and his children, as
long as the moon and the sun shall en-
dare the historian adds, Not a
drop Of Quaker blood was ever shed by
an Indian. "-Douer Star.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28
a Inplan,,cr.

A thorough bred Laplander has spent
few hours with us this evening he ap-
pcared to be regular chassour, and TO be
passionalely fond Of his vocation. He
had left the encampment of his country
ten weeks since, and had come 10 the
mouth of Namsen in pursuit Of offers and
seal he had shot five of the latter, and
we purchased two skins Of him. In his
pocket he carried stick, in which was
inserted seven circular pieces of metal, To
mark the number of bears he had killed.
To his girdlc was appended formidable
knife, always kept open, and a small piece
of leather, in which he kept needle for
mendng his shoes. He wore loose
dress entirely made Of leather, and over
this blouse Of linen. He was very mus
cular but his stature was much under the
common size, and his remarkable expires.
sive countenance denoted both acnteness
and Intelligence. never before beheld
such eyes; they appeared to look through
YOU, so small, dark and piercing were
they, and yet there was nothing malevo'
lent or repulsive in their expression
Although he was one Of the most cx,raor
binary looking beings | had ever seen,
was DESTROYS of hiring him as guide tC
conduc, us to see his countrymen; AM
indeed he engaged to do so, but broke
his word, and wen, away alone during tn
night, anxious, no doubt, TO join his vile
children and reindeer, as soon as possible
We gave him little English gunpowder
which he seemed to value highly. IL
, was accompanied Ivy sharp dog. who
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28
TruC Worth.

Whatever external advantage man
may have, yet if he be not endowed will.
virtuous qualities, he is far from having
any true worth or excellence, and conse-
quen,ly cannot be fit object of our praise
and esteem because he wants that which
should make him perfec, and good in his
kind. For it is not comedy parsonage,
or long race Of famous ancestors, or
large revenue, or multitude Of servants,
or many swelling titles, or any other
things without man, that speak him
complete man, or make him what he
should be: but the right use ofhis reason,
the employing Of his liberty and choice
to the best purposes the exercising OF
his powers and faculties about the tittest
objects, and in the most due measures
these are the things that make him excel
lent. Now none can be said TO do this,
bu! only lie that is vir,uons. Sharp.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28
T0-IlOrrow.

Who can tell how much is embraced in
this expression! Though few hours
intervene between it and us--ihough it
will soon commence its course-wh0 is
there that can read single page and pro-
nounce the character Of its events
Tomorrow! Those who are gay may
be sd. Those who are now walking
the avenues Of pleasure, led by the hand
of hope, may be the subject of intense
sorrow. Prosperity may be changed into
adversely.
Those who arc now on the mountain
summit may be in the valley. The rosy
cheek may be overspread with paleness
the strong step may falter. Death may
have overtaken US.
Tomorrow 1t may have entirely
changed the course Of our lives. II may
form new era in our existence. What
we fear may not happen.
Tomorrow away with anxiety. Let
us lean on Providence. There is Be-
ing to whom all the distinctions of time
are the same, and who is able TO dispose
Of every thing for our wise Improvement.
!Na6ff.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28
From Mlilord's Travels in Norway.
The Norway Peasant Girl.

We had a very laborious walk to-day
and were glad enough TO rest awhile, and
TO partakc of some delicious milk, large
depot of which our guide discovered high
up in the hills. 1t was mountain dairy,
and consisted of low log hut We de-
posted few shilings in bowl, in pay
ment of what we had taken; bu, as we
were leaving the place, the old woman
who had the care of the cows which Craze
on this high ground during the summer
months, came up TO us. She was iull oil
gratitude for the small pittance which we
had left for her, and said we were wei
come at any time to as much milk rs we
pleased. This kind of hut is called setter.
One of our party, a few days since, whilst
taking solitary ramble in the midst oil
the widest mountains in this neighbor-
hood, suddenly came upon a similar
setter, the guardian of which was lovely
GIRL of sixteen, with fine black eyes, a
beautiful countenance, and one Of the
finest forms in nature. She tended the
cattle with no other companions but a little
boy of eight years old and dog; and
here the live-long day and night, uncon'
scious alike of her beauty, or the DANCE!
to which it might expose her, did this
artlcss, unprotected child Of nature pass
the summer months. But, indeed, such
is the virtue and simplicity of character
in these remote, uns0phlstlca,ed regions
.ha, no instance has ever occurred Of VIC
lencc being offered TO one of these lonely
shepherdesses. 1t may be that the Gus
tom of thus leaving their daughters anl
sisters to the care OF an Watching Pro
violence, has tended to foster feeling o
honor in the men Of Norway, and induced
them to respect all unprotected females
But they arc not unprotected; the irwin
chile strength and charm of modesty ar
their Safeguard.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28
ADDRESS DELIVERED by
ELMER BALDWIN, ESQ ,

Before The "LasalIe County agricultural
Society,"" al OHa,ca, on the l2h inst.
Fellow CITIZENS The object which
has called us together is one that aims TO
promote the best interest OF society-to adj
vance the interests Of our agriculturists-
to cherish and support that business which
employs more hands and on the success
ful prosecution of which the welfare Of the
community more Immediately depends
than on any other, is the laudable object
Of this society. For action IN such a
cause arc we this day assembled.
shall not deem it necessary to discuss
the expediency Of association in general ;
but, considering that point established,
shall notice some reasons why the farmer
should avail himself Of this effective means
of benefting his occupation.
1t has been deemed necessary by those
engaged in almost every pursuit, to asso-
ciate, in some form, to have community
Of interest to avail themselves of each
others Improvements ; to assist and sup
port each other; and by united action to
foster and aid that business by which they
earn their bread.
Thus we have our Trades Unions
Mechanics Associaiions--Medical S0cic
ties--socieies of the legal profession, an,
even our divines almost universally resOr
to the same means to accomplish the sa-
cred object of their calling.
Then, what reason can be produced tC
prove that ours will not be benlited By
similar means! | take 1t for granted tina
the aristocratic and exploded argumen
will not be advanced that he who follow!
the plough is Natures mental, and valued
only for the amount Of labor he performs
aud incapable of improvement. Such al
idea might be found among the vassaIs o
an eastern despot, but no American far
mcr will be willing to admit lt--and yet
Judging from the usages of society and tn
conduct of portion Of our agriculture
population. that opinion is not fully eradI
Gated. If any class of men can CLAIM
precedence of others for usclulness-fo
intrinsic mert-for both mental and bodil
powers. it is the farmer. Toll in til
healthiul labors OF the field, has hardene
and braced his nerves-hls blood flow
with more equal current, and all Il,
powers of the body are active and vigo,
Gus. As the mind sympathzes with, an
is dependent upon the organs throug
which it acts, what calling can be mo,
favorable for cultiva'ng the noblest facu
ties Of the mind, for philosophical invest
CATION, and for every scientific imprcv
ment' II this be true, where will assoc
alton, for mutual improvement, find
more promising field of operations O
from what soil can we expect richer r
turn
The importance Of this pursui. 10 Il
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The Sac and Fox Indians.

rom the burlington iowa l. } Naz. N Adv.
Leaving Fairfield after breakfast, we
drove to the Indian Agency by IL O'Clock,
where we found congrcgaied in a common
mass from a thousand to fifteen hundred
whites and upwards Of two thousand In
dians. We passed the Indian encamp-
ment about mile east of the Agency.
Their tents, (wik-ke-ups,) several hun
drcd in number, and covering a half mile
square of beautiful prairie, presented as
pretty and romantic a scene as eyes could
rest upon. The tents were all new, as
indeed were all the clothing and trappings
of the Indians-and in this respec, their
appearance was much more elegan. then
we had anticipated.
The Sacs and Foxes are perhaps the
finest looking Indians on the gobc--ol
large, athletic, and perfect forms, and most
graceful carriage-and brave, high
minded and honorable set of fellows.
There are few men in this world equal to
the celebrated HeOkUk, whose comman-
ding oralory raised him even in his youth
from the common ranks Of his tribe, and
placed him without hereditary right, and
in despite OF all competition at the head
OF his nation. Many statesmen IN our
own government might learn useful lessons
in diplomacy, and many Of our best orators
receive profitable instruction, from this
glilod INDIAN. The younger son Black
Hawk is the Adonls Of his trlbc--and is
probably the handsomcst man in the
world, lie is six feet three or four inches
high, graceful and elegant IN his manners
and, although weighing perhaps two
hundred, he lfeads as lightly as an infant.
h'Shfe-hoS", chef OF much distinction
among 'leIn, IS also talented ana Inc
looking mall--and' though as brave as
Cesar, he Is regular built Brummell eX'
qulsI'e. lie usually sports an ebony
cane VITA gIorlous!y large and bright
brass head, which he twIrls IN his fingers
IN the most elegant style imaginable, and
when sitting rests his chm ana lips upon
the brilliant ornament, Ia "thc inc Old
English Gentleman. lie Is smiling
chap and celebrated as gallant, as yom
smiling gentlemen usually are. 1t was
rather amusing TO witness his efforts Il
come The Poh'e lhing over his bFolhe
'ayageS'
Every night the indian camp was con
Verled INTO vast nall r'oni-and every
variety OF dances known among them
from the "cIoung OF the Dead to The la
BOAT double sl'uliie' were performed
oy them Inc sqnaws have no part II
.nese amusement and usually man'les
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-10-28

as yet, but partially known. There are,
no doubt, many articles which might be
advanageously substituted for some of our
present staples, or at least partially so.
For the introduction and successful cult
walton Of such, this society can render
efficient service. Where all is new or
nearly so, rs with us where our lands
are but just reclaimed from a stale of ma
lure. the calls upon our attention and in
dustry are numerous, and require all our
activity and energy. But, there are some
things connected with our Improvements
which would seem of paramount impor-
lance, and such should receive the foster
ing care of the society.
Oar adopted country, ftom It's peculiar
features, is admirably adapted to horiicul.
rural establishment. The cultivation of
timber, fruit, and ornamental trees has as
yet received, compared with its mpor-
lance. but litIIe attention. As time is re-
CURED fnr their production, it would seem
important that early attention should be
directed to its encouragement. 1t was, I'M
doubleday, one OF the most unpleasant re-
collections with most Of us, when we left
the place of our nativity to seek home
on the prares of the west, that the orch
ards and fruit gardens of our fathers were
to he le(. behind and when in fancy we
recur to the scenes acted in our youth,
the lucious fruit which was the sign of
hospitality and the pledge Of friendship.
occupies an important place IN the imagi-
nation; but, while we lament the want of
this luxury, the years are wasting in which
we may secure for ourselves and our chill
drcn all the comforts we once priced so
highly.
The general dissemination of agricutu-
raj intelligence by publications devoted to
that object within the last few years, forms
a new era in its improvement. Some Of
the best talent Of the nation has been and
is devoted to this object with the most salu-
tary effect. Their efforts should be re-
warded by the gratitude and liberal sup
port of every man who tills the soil.
That farmer who does not habilually read
some. of those publications, shuts his eyes
against the light which should direct him,
and binds a veil Of darkness around the
minds of his children.
Our state must be agricultural. Our
resources and natural advantages in that
pursuit, rival those of any other land on
which the sun has ever shone. The in
elligonce Of our population, aided with
the numerous means of improvement
which offer themselves and aided by the
spirit Of enquiry already awakened, give
Us reasons for the most pleasing anticipa-
tons. The development Of our resources
will produce result, for the contempla-
lion OF which Imagination will be too lame.
Fancy would fail topicturc the grand dis
play of wealth. of beauty, and grandeur,
with which a few years Of intelligent
excriion will adorn country on which
Providence has lavished with prolusion
her choiscst favors.
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THE uHUsRsANDHIaN's SONG.

Midst yellow crops of waving grain,
NY Con! raise the humble strain;
These spicy gales-how soft they blow,
low sweet the murm'ring waters how;
Yonder blue skies, how bright they shine,
How rich their tnts; and how divine!
Earth groans beneath her pond'rous load
The bounty of gracious Con!
What unbclief my heart betrayal,
When heheld the tender blade
Ny throbbing bosom heav'd with fear,
Lest aught should faint the golden air;
But mercy kept the precious grain,
Nor suller'd man to toll in vain;
Dalc the soft gale breathe gently forth,
And curb'd the fury Of the North.
Wake every soul-with rapture sing
The praises Of bounteous King;
For 10 the God of Nature pours
In Earth's soft lap his golden showers.
Sec where the loaded boughs appear,
See Escho's vine transp!an.cd here;
And Canaan's fruits luxuriant glow,
While streams Of milk and honey flow.
Jesus the smiling scene around,
Owns not a spot Of barren ground;
SO shall my soul if thou be there,
Fruits Of the finest flavor bear.
Sow the best seeds of grace divine,
And thou dear son, arise and shine;
Ripen the crop, new strength impart,
And reap harvest in my heart.
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PUBLISHED WEEKLY ny
JOHN HlSE 4 WILLIAM 0SNAN,
Ii Sale street, aoor from henorth-cestcorn@
ofthe Public Square.
TERMS /:

TERMS:
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ration of the first six months; And three dollars
and twenty-five cents if delayed until the end OF
the year.
Advertisements inserted at 81 per square tor
the first insertion, and % cents for each sub
sequen insertion. 4 liberal discount made to
those who advertise by the year.
o~f Nosuhscrbcrs taken for shorter period
than six months.
rrNo paper discontinued until all arrearagcs
arc paid, unless at the option OF the editors.
~ All communications, to ensure attention,
must be post paid.
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Good for you.---"You lie! !" said a fellow
on the wharf to man with whom he had
been dispuiing on constitution matters.
"I.ie!" exclaimed the other. with =
fearlully disturbed coun,cnance, "Why, 1
belong to the second Baplis, church y