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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-13

feigned anguish and genuine sorrow as to
overcome and melt every spectator Of tie
scene. After the wife and children Of
Mickenock had thus expressed their sor-
row for half an hour, the old chief thus
addressed her Wife Of Mickenock, we
are satisfied, your husband was brave
man, he died like brave man--hencoinr,h
you are my daughter, and your children
are my children; go into my wigwam, you
shall be well treated, and live with ne as
my daughter; these children shall grow up
around me and shall be taught to be brave
like their father"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-13

How deeply interesting and impressive
to the rejecting mind is the passing fu-
neral. The eye is struck BY the appear
ancc OF a long and mourniul train, shrou-
ded in the sad hablimcnts Of grief, moving
with a slow and measured step, preceded
by the car Of death, dressed with the EN-
bclIishmCnts Of funeral ceremony; while
the deep and solemn tones of the distant
bel! fall On the car at intervals, and cause
the blood to lcceda to the heart. We
ask with hesitation and awe, why is this
And why is il! 1t is because death has
again triumPhcd over man. On yonder
heaTse is another victim Of this insa.iatc
spoiler, another trophy Of his victory.
Another mortal is going to his long home,
that dark and narrow house, THE GRAVE
and another spirit has passed to the man.
sIons of immortality. A few days since,
and what is now cold and litcless, was
warm and animated. What is now so
loalhsome that the earth must cover it,
was fitting about in the Joy Of health, de-
lighting and delighted but the spoiler
came and where is he! Riches perhaps
he possessed, but riches could no, pur-
chase his ransom; friends, no doubt, he
had, but they could not save him. Hope
probably cheered, and bid him look for
ward to future hours Of happiness but
hope deceived him. Health, that heaven
born blessing, had flown, nor could all
The efforts of man recall it for moment.
The icy hanl Of death passed over him,
and while the soul winged its way to
eternity, the frail covering it tcnantcd, re-
turned to the dust. Alas how uncertain
is tie tenure Of life; not moment can
wcacall our own: not coming day can
we look to with certainty, for even this
night may our soIls be required Of US;
even in this hour we may be as lifelcss
as lie who now occupies the few feet
allotted as the last receptacle spl man.
How awful, how tremendously awful
would this appear, if the grave swas'in-
deed our last home if that terminated all
oar prospects, and shut forever the golden
hope Of perfect happiness from our sight,
Bot, thanks 10 Him who made us, the
grave is not our final home. We ARE
IaMoRrAL-aad if we follow the steps Of
our divine Rclccmer, VIC shall awake
from the darkness Of deaih to tic glorious
light OF eternal life, and never fli.Hg I.Ii-
city. Then why should we mourn for
the fraIl!y CT man. Why despoud, be-
cause he is called from pain and care to
the great object of his search, happiness.
We shall soon follow him. Mourn not
then, nor rcpinc, but trust in God, and
lay up thy riches in Heaven for why
should our hopes and wishes. centre here
why should we sacrifice our everlasting
wslfare for the enjoyment Of fife so UNI
certain and iransiiory as ours Let us
consider that our icrmsis short, aud that
The united ages Of every being that ever
had existence, will amount to nothing il
comparison with eternity. Let US con
| sIder-anl be wise.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-13

LIGHTS AND SYiD0Ws OF MERCANTILE LIFE.

LIGHTS AND SHiO0WS Of MERCANTILE LIFE.
Thc Confidential Clerk.
"IIave yoa heard any thing about those
drafts on Pierce AMI lIauham, l!awkins!"
was the enquiry of Mr.. Ockham, as he
entered his counting room after change,
one day during the spring Of 1897.
Nothing, sir" WAS the quiet but
iromp. reply of his confidential clerk, as
with coun,cnance somewhat pale, ANA Il
slightly remuloas hand, he laid upon the
desk of his employer several b""A notices
of an early date, and TO a large amount.
"Indecd, Hawkins, but this is strange"
replied the merchant, in tone that ta!t-
cred lttle-"whal have you here -
The clerk laid another paper upon the
desk and returned to lis !abors. That
peculiar but expressive stiffness, which
sometimes pervades the counting room Of
large mercantile houses, was here broken
only by the guarded movements of the
clerks, as with clock work regularity and
despatch they answered the various calls
from the sale room. After a moment OF
anxious suspense MIR. Ockham again sum-
moned his confidential friend to his desk.
Hawkins, what can this meant" lie
pointed to a protested note for very
large amount drawn in his favor, and
bearing his own endorsement.
"These are dreadful times, sir" SAID
the clerk, in deep anxious tone.
"Well ~ added the merchant quickly
and fixing his brilliant but troubled eye
upon the countcnance of the other.
IL trust indeed, sir, there is some mis-.
take here" replied Hawkins, almost un
consciously.
"Ms,oke, Hawkins! these men arr
no, apt to make mistakes, impossible"
"Wha, is 10 be done then, sir ?"
"For us, you know, but one thing is Il
be done, in this case. The paper mus
be withdrawn from the bank forthwith
can we raise the money"
The clerk shook his head doublingiy.
',Our Friends in Wal! street," reptile
. Mr.. Ockham - sis our last resort, for
looked over the bank account yesterday
and you know we have calculated closely
even for two months to come. Let m
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NUMBER 81.

alone Had your gold been invested III
perishable property. and destroyed by
heat, cold, storm, flood or decay, where
would be your Wanted superioruy-,seun
YOU not see yourself a cl.ild Of circum-
stance, and will yon still ape the. beast ia
your assumed superiority over an humble
circumstance. Oh shane TO crcels and
nature is the proud arrogant. rich mortal
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-13
From the New Orleans Ricayune.
EfCrI,,rt Ennn.fri:Y.

Somewhat more than a year ago, Dan
Marble, the Yankee. TOOK passage upon
one of the western canal boats. For The
time, Daniel was rather a rusty looking
customer. In his rough travelling habili-
mcnts lie seemed as much like a down
easter rs circumstances would admit.
Marble found that he was among a Sc, of
about us uncomfortable lads as lie had
ever seen; there were eight or ten other
passengers, and all of them were crazv
upon the score Of politirs--and all of them
were for
"rippecanoe and Tyler too"
For the purpose OF amusing himself,
our comedian proclaimed himself a Van
Burenite, and entered the lists boldly in
defence of the president. He likewise
adopted the Yankee lingo, and it seemed
to be understood by mutual consent that
he was rather green customer, from the
region inhabited by Major Downing.
Marble found himself hard pushed TO de.
iend Van Buren, against every accusation.
When his opponents accused Van of want
Of patriotism, Dan gave them touch Of
his indignant; when they sworc that Van
was 10 statesman. he retorted by pointing
10 the charge of imbociity brought against
Harrison. They finally denounced the
president as = loafer and hog-ihef.
Daniel was rather stumped, but happening
to look a head, he saw the boat was ap-
proaching a bridge, and that the horses
were in pretty rapid ,rot.
"ill tell YOU what, gentlemen" said
Marble, "you may talk against Van Blu
rem as much as you please, but darn my
skin il don't think there are more Van
Buren, men on board than there are lIar-
men,
"Nonsehse ~ said some one, eve are
eight to one"
WAL" said Dan, "my pocket book is
pretty fat, and I'll bet agin fifty dollars
tina, I'm right"
Nobody wants to win your money on
50 foolish bet replied one of them.
"lf YOU won't bet the willing cash."
said Dan, "Ilt bet the liquor all round
Enough said-l'll take that bet" an
swcred Que of them.
Marble was watching his opportunity,
and he measured his words. They were
close 10 the brdgc--a very low oue--and
he lad made his way gradually TO the stern
Of the boat
"AIl You have to do, them" said he,
"is to signify or not signify to what say.
All YOU that Is in favor Of Van Buren, for
President will signify it by lowcrin' your
heads--lo,r bridge"
Down they went, every one Of them ;
they had just time to save their heads. 1t
was agreed al! round that Marble had won
his drinks; and he was not much per.
secuted afterwards with rol,ica! disgust
lions.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-13

Religion has planted itself, in al the
purity of its image and sUiiicency Of its
strength, at the threshold of human mis-
ery--and is empowered to recall the wan
dcrcrs from thcIy pilgrimage Of wo, and
direct them in the path Of heaven. 1t
has dillused a secret joy in the shades Of
poverty and wretcheGncss it has eQaced
the wrinkles from the brow Of care-shed
CLEAN Of secret ana tranquil joy in the
chamber Of death, gladAencd the counte-
nance Of the dying with triumphant en-
tlIusasm, and spread throughout the earth
1t, faint Garctasrc Of thc blessings of futu-
rjiy. Il is benign as the light Of heaven,
and comprehensive as its span. An his
in the SKY of the Christian, il quckens
perseverance with the promises OF reward
terminates the dropping :rlrii--inygo-
rates the Gccrcptiude Of agc--and directs,
with a prophetic ken, to the regions Of
eternal felicity. Like tho sun, it guides
every object with lis rays, without being
diminished il its lustrc, OF shorn Of lis
power,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-05-13
TEE E&Sr INTERNATIONALLY.
EY :. /. now.

Oh wh,r. are thcy--thosc iron men,
Who br,vcd the battles storm "i h.e,
When wars wild halo filed the glen,
And III each humble village spire
When Hill sent back the sound to hill,
And nigh; was right, and law was will
Oh where are they, whose manly breasts
l;ra, back the pride of Enelands might,
" hose stalvnit arms laid low the crcsts
OF many an old and valiant knight;
When evening came with numerous fame
And liberty wa, but name?
sct them IN The distance, form
Like specres on misty shore;
Before them rolls the dreadful storm,
And hills send forth their ri!s of gore.
Around them death with lightning breath,
Is twining all Immortal wreath.
They conquer! God Of glory, thanks!
They conquer! Freedoms banner waves
Above opprcssiln's broken ranks,
And withcrs Ger her chi'lrcn's grave;
And loud and long the ealing song
OF jubilee is borne along.
'Tis evening, and Defenders sun
Goes swiftly down behind the wave;
Ard there | see a grey-harcd one,
A special courier to the grave;
He looks around on vale and mound,
Then falls upon his battle-ground,
Beneath him rests the halowcd earth,
Now changed Ike him, and still! and c ID
The blood that gave young freedom birth,
No longer warns the warrior old;
lie wares his hand with stern command,
Then dies the last Of gory's band.
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PUBLISHED WEEKLY TX
GEORGE f. WEAVER q JOHN HISE,
La Sale street. me tar tjUah The nortk-Ice0t corner
orthe PUJEc Square.


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those who advertise by the year.
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are paid, unless at the option of the editors.
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OF every description, executed in the ncalest
m,nner, at the usUa! prices.
OTTAWA is the seat of justice cf la Sale
county, is situated at the junction Of The Fox river
with the Illinois, 200 miles, by water, from Saint
Louis, and midway between Chicago and Peoria.
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23

zee Pal,, aud 81 also hystefical affections
bypocouddacism, rcstIessne's, ana 'ry many
other varieties Of the Neurotcal class OF diseases,
Welded to the efficacy Of these. pills. f'oe' -
cents per box, wilhm directions. I, OF ,s,e ~
the LEXINGTON DRLU ONN'
Lexington, April 80, l342' Ally
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23
POSrpnNn..n,I.

The following sale !, -
MONDAY the a5ih day . Of r ,yoIp,. rnu
=, lax COLLECTORS g.,
E WILL sell to Ii. biaS : sAlE.
y MI cash, before The cour. u uoa,a a'ddsar
on onI Inc first MONDAY, The bee 81 % A. L'A'ga
next, within the hours n,s =" Gay oIJua.
The following described tso, Ehs,
Iand, within lhc FOLLOWING I,o VI P'IctI /
commeNAc'0g al tie uor'h rn., 'o"l-
section =, township IS, r, ras' Corner q
meme, 'n' que north TO Funnpass.Jb,' ''a'
'"enc c along The meaudcr,s ~ '''d-
o 10 where the hal'miIe line, rup 1''a ,''ei
ana south, OF section l,,owo'stbI,na 'os'qt
l cas- l. crossing the said creeL '' Y '''''og'
south TO The half mile post, or " 4. DO
era Il le oIsaid seclion !, theme, ,' a, 'oud'
one u n'o and a hall, 10 the soa, l' ~. 'a'aE
"er Of sad section ., thence non N Y CO.
oeSlnn los Containing four hua ,'r y !,
twenty acres, more Or less, "' ~
= Ass BASED as the property Of Jo,.,, ,
fIumn 'eg, and will be sold or 4 snE
the sap 1s, as will pay seyeol ~r .,1
and el! ,hty Two cenIs -. wv OWaR
year Is Il. ''s ~ Ne
B. D. SCOTT, TIC.
.o,u eo ., HOLMES coaav
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23
DIR. ACCOUNTS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
.lIlI, INID

4NNIIII III Mn. =
Il certain and immediate cura,
FRNR. LACOUNI, having appointed several
49, agents for the sale of hls valuable Drops
for the cue Of the Tooth Ache, can with conf
dence recommend it as an InaallibIc cure in all
cases, however severe; giving relief in few
minutes, aud that too without any Injury to the
4eflh OF Gums; it possesses properly Of enliyins
tie Gums when in a morbid sla,e, aud OF rcstor.
ing IA healthy aud vigorous action. Prcc, 50
cents vial. For sale ut the ..
LEXINGTON DRUG STORE.
Lexington, A rrIl 30, lsi2. Oily. -
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23
CHANCERY NOTICE.


The State Of Mississippi, January
SuPeriar Courl OF Chancefy term 1912
IL. l.. Scruggs,
w, j.. Frayser's heirs, &c.
E 7 pom opening the matters OF this
u Blland lappearng to the salislac.
uoti OF the Courl that the Defendants,
Robert e Frayser, Benjamin Frayser,
John Il. Frayser, Albert Frayser, MelIs'
ga Austin and James her husband; Nancy
Sins aud Reuben her husband, julia a.
WarmacD and Thomas her husband, Eli.
"a Davis and ---- DAVIS her husband,
are not inhabitants of this State, but re-.
side beyond the limits thereof so that The
ordindry process Of law cannot be served
upon lhem, therefore 1t Is ordered that
unless the said defendants appear before
the Chancellor at the COurl room III Jack
son, on the first Monday in July next,
and plead answer or demur to the Bill OF
complaint herein, The several allegations
thereof Will be taken pro contested and
such order or decree made therein as The
Chancellor may deem equitable and just
II IS further ordered that acopy OF this
notice be Published IN the Lexington
Unlon, once week for two Gonth5 sue
ccssiveiy. 81. ,.-
Il. J.. DIXON, Clerk.
iultZ s. Brooke, i. q.
A2r,I Is, 1912. 10 2m prf SIS
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23
LEXINGTON Drug STORE.
Lexington, April 20, 1912. 81
DIR. SPENCER,s VEGETABLE ANTEDIL
IOUS AND ANTl- sPEPTIC PILLS.

.
IOUS AND ANTl-DYsPEPTlC PILLS.
F@SHE univeal estimation in which these
celebrated Pills are held, is satisfactorily
demonstrated by the increasing demand for lhcm
in'eyery Stale and section Of The Union, and by
the voluntary testimonials 70 their remarkable
efficacy which are every where offered. II Is
not less from deeply gratifying confidence that
they are the means Of extensive and nestlmalc
good among his afflicted fellow creatures, uhan
from interested considerations that the propre-
tor of these pre-emncnhy successful mediciHes is
,lesious of keeping them constantly before pub
lie eve The sale OF every additional box and
bottle is guarantee thar some persons will be
relieved from CREATE or less degree OF suffering
and be improved in general healtn; for III no
case Of suffering from Gisease can they be taken
10 vain.-The proprietor has never known or
beeninlofmed Of an instance in which they have
failed 10 do gOod.--ln The most obstinate cases
of chronic disease, such as chronic dyspepsia,
torpid liver, rheumatism, asthma, nervous and
bilious headache, costivenesa, piles general de.
bility. scrofllous sweIngs and ulcers, scurSy,
salt rheum and all other chronic affections the
organs and membranes, they effect cure: with a
rapidtY and pcrmanency which few persons
would theoretically believe, but TO which thou.
sands have testified from, happy experience, In
colds aud coughs, which, II neglected, supern
duce the most fatal diseases Of the lungs, aud in
deed the vioera III general, these medicines, ii
taken but for three or four days never fail. TIA.
ken at night, they so promote the insersible per-
s,irition, and SO relieve tie system offeorile &C.
ton and ftculent distractions, as to produce a
most delightful sense OF convalescence in the
morning and though the u.ual syptoms OF n cold
should partiallyretnrn during the day the repe
4 A 4 4.
time will almost invariably effect permanent re-
lief without further aid. Their effect upon fe-
vers of more acute and violent kind is rot
less sure aud speedy lf taken IN proportionebIe
quantity; and persons retiring to bed with in
dlamatoTy symptoms Of the most alarming kind,
will awake with the gratifying consciousness that
the fierce enemy has been overtbrown, and can
he easily subdaed. In the same way, visceral
fhrgescence, though long established, and viseral
however critical will yed--ths
former 10 small and the latter to large doses OF
Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23

DR.. IIULL'S WORM LOZENGES.
N N OkMS. WORMSM WURMS!.,-To
w remove these Troublesome and danger.
Gus inhabitants 81 the stomach and bowels, which
so oitgn impair the health and destroy the lives
Of CHILDREN use Dr. Hul's Woim bozeugrs
a certain and safe preparation Cor the removal
Of the varons kinds pf Worms, Dyspepsia, Sour
Stomach, Want Of appetite, luanuIc Fever
and Ague, and debility OF the Stomach aud
Bowels and orgaus Of Digestion. Price, %
GEMS boS, with full directions For sale ut
The LEXINGTON DRUG SVORE.
Lexington, April 80, 1912, ally.
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The world! 70 THE year 1913 tpe M,,.a u .
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Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1842-07-23
J.. 4. Cooley,
Publishers Hall,
IOl Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
CJEBBLNG
Notice.

W WILL at the next July term Of
IA the Honorable Probate Court Of
Holmes county. Mississippi, present my
account AS Administrator de hofis non
with tho last will and testament annexed
OF Thomas nurs;, deceased, for final set,
element and allowance. at which Tune /
will make Surrender OF my letters az
nd minlsratofRs aforesaid.
RICHARD s. PHILLIPS.
AGmr de honis non with the will
annexed Of Thos. Horst, deed.
May 7, 1912, - Nv