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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
From Washington.

The bill for the occupation and settlement o
the Oregon territory, which passed the senate on
the 81 Feb, was taken up in the house on the OH
and referred to the committee on foreign Affairs
Of which ]. q. Adams is chairman. A bad omen
On the 10Th Feb, the senate passed the army
appropriation bill with an amendment for tho be.
ncft of Nj. Espy, the storm-king, for me,eoroo-
gcal observations, (i2 ,o00) and another uppro.
pria,ion of Sl50,00o for the improvement Of west.
ern rivers The house refused TO concur in tho Tor
mcr amendment, and has yet taken no vote on
the latter.
On the 10Th, Mr.. Adams moved to reconsider
the vote Of the house, taken some days ago, or
dering the printing Of the reports adverse To Mr..
Cost Johnson's assumption scheme. Mr. Adams
stated his object in making the motion to be- tc
have full debate Of Mr.. John5on's project, aud
he opened the debate by making long speech in
favor of it. The debate was kept up during
the morning hour up to our latest dates. There
have been several memorials presented to congress,
in favor of this PROJECT but they were only from
insolvcnt states.
Mr.. Barnard, on the 9th, presented to the house
an entirely new PROJECT for fiscal corporation,
substitute for the lately rejected exchcqucr.
Mr.. FILLMORE, on the oh, reported bill to au
thorize thcite-issue Of or millions of treasury
notes. This bill it Is said, will save the president
tho very dsagreeablo alternative of calling an cx
ira session. as be has threatened to do in case til,
prcscns ssss'5h 3 closed without sothe act f,r re
plenshins the empty pockets Of our unfodudao
but benevolent old friend, Uncle Sam.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

ST. Charies.--A charter for literary and medi
cal college, to be located at the nourishing town
Of ST. Charles, in this state has passed the present
legislature. 1t incorporates ten trustees with the
privilege Of adding five others to their number
The charter is liberal, comforting all the usual col
Iegiate powers. with medical institution attach
ed. An academy charter has also been Attained
The ST. Charles Patrio. says, "Active excrtions
will be made to put the whole in operation the
ensuing season. This speaks well for ST. Charles
and we begin to feel proud Of the place OF our re-
sidence."
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
Speaker of the Senate

Good.--An amusing nciden, is related
in the ST. LOUIS Gazette. While the wa
ter was running so deep in the streets as
to render them almost impossible, espc-
cially for lailies, avery pretty young Miss
stood at the corner, apparently AT loss
how 10 cross over. At this time young
man walked up, and, seeing her prediea-
ment, wi,hou, waiting for an ini1aduc,ion,
picked her up and placed her saIcl on the
opposite side. Not word was spoken
ill the young lady was placed on tho side
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Behold hO,0 Great Matter Il Little
Fire Kindieth.--The following is from
the Providence American, in which it is
proved that Gen. Jackson's election to the
presidency was in consequence of hog s
breaking into mischief in Cranston, Rhode
Island, a number ofyears ago. The proof
runs thus: General Jackson owes his
election 10 the victory Of New Orleans ;
that victory depended on the existence OF
the war; that war was declared in the ma
tional senate, By majority of one. Je.
remiah b. Howell, member from Rhode
Island, voted for the war. Had his COM
pelitor, James Burrill, occupied his seat,
he would have voted against the war. Mr.
Howell was elected by the casting vote Of
the prs68ing officer of the Rhode Island
LegislavA3e. The lie was occasioncd by
the absence of member belonging TO the
political party of Burrill.-He was pre-
vailed upon 10 absent himself through The
influence Of an individual a, variance will
Burrill on account Of a law suit respecting
The depredations Of hog, in which suil
Mr.. Burrill was the prosecuting attorney
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Different Degrees Of Promiaency"-
"A Neac Rcfnement.-ln running debate
upon the exchequer bill recently in the
lower house of congress, Mr.. Underwood
honestly or unwiltingly gave u,terance 10
at leas, one very wholesome truth. Spea-
king of the canvass of 1910, he said
"Mr. Tyler was a new candidate, and it
became necessary to give, he was sorry to
say, in different parts of The country, diff
Gerent degrees Of promnency to different
measures, in the contest"
Here is an honest confession, cou.hed,
to be sure, in the genieelest style Of poll
teal diplomacy, that the wings, in that
campaign, had different sets of opinions
for diferen, persons and different parts Of
the Unon-a fact which some have had
the 'periinaney' to deny. becoming all
things to all men" should hereafter be rem
dered-''giving different degrees ofpro-
minencyto different measures" as occa-
sion may require.-Ta. Rep.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

QrThc above is most certainly complimentary
10 those gentlemen from this place who in "pur.
suanco Of their engagements" rendered such
"hind assistance on this occasion. They mus,
feel The force Of tho above resolution, and we con-
graduate them on account Of the high estimation
in which their labors arc held by our neighbos Of
Peru. Ifeither Of the speakers on the occasion,
from this place, will furnish US with notes, we
will DO pleased to notice their remarks. a neigh
borly feeling, and strict compliance with en-.
gagencnts, is ever nlahlc--p0ii eular!y so
On Mis occusion
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
"TosnI Abstinence society OF Peru,

At n meeting Of the "Total Abstinence Society
Of Peru" held a, the church on the cath day of
February, l8i3 twas unanimously
Resolped, That the thanks Of tie society be
given 10 the gentlemen from Ottawa, whose kind
assistance, in pursuance of their engagements,
was so valuable and interesting, and that copy
of this resolution he subscribed by the Presdcn,
and Secretary, and transmitted to them.
Resolred, That the above resolution he pub.
lishcd in the Ottawa Free Trader.
II. s. BEEDE, President.
WV. CuunAsgno, Secretary.
Peru, Feb %, 1913.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Effects Of Ierror.-A young lady and
her lover, nj the time of the earthquake
shock in Louisville, so lost all presence of
mind in their alarm that they fell to kiss
ing furiously, and were quite shocked
when all was Over.-Piebeiaa.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

GIVE suppose some persons think that pin
tiers get their paper and ink for nothing, or they
would not have tho hardihooJ to read paper
year after year, withou, at least paying for the
materials used in furnishing it. A newspaper
that is not worth tho cost Of ink and paper, is not
worth taking at all, and wc shall shortly act on
this principle with several of our patrons!
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Priraie Hiram Jones.-Thc world is
well acquainted with the military career
OF MAJOR Joe Bunker, and among his me-
molrs should be inserted his extraordiua.
ry sentence for disodience of orders upon
private Hiram Jones.-Hiram was order
ed Oh: into piece of swampy ground to
take certain station and stand guard. He
said he would "be dod derned If he'd 90. :"
"You aunt 2" said the corporal.
mo, | ,ount" said Hiram.
OH report you to the MAJOR
"Report and be derned IL amt go;n,
to stand in the mud and catch the ager for
you nor the majo' nuther."
The corporal reported Hiram Jones to
the major.
"Uunt!-Did he say aunt ?" said
Major Joe Bunker.
ale said U,2,t," said Corporal boo.
little.
ibid you tell him it was my order!"
asked the major, in very indignant con-
slcrnation.
"Well, l did, MAJOR" said the corpa-
rail-
jest go right back" were the empha-
tic words of Major Joe Bunker-"go
right back, Corporal Doolil,le, ami tell
Private Hiram Jones he may go to
grass "-Picuy,me.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

TO stop a fit Of Sneesing.-Pressing
a finger on the upper lip. just below the
nose, will make The premonitory sy,np-
toms Of sneeze pass of harmless. We
have found the remedy useful many a
time IN creeping on game in the woods.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Some poor editor in Connecticut mus, he rather
hard run. Hear him;
"teN! court weeks over, and The way
we've taken in rage and muskrat skins is
a caution. We also took in goose, aud
would have eaten it. too. If the constable
hadn'. levied upon il. Bring 'em in The
night, friends, e~Jr'round the back way
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
.Mus~llcsiIssctis.

At the second trial for the election Of member,
of congress in Massachusetts,, Mr.. Pcrmenter, de-
mocral, was elected in the ilh or Mjdcscx d,
strict by abont 500 majority. In the 81, ID, 9Th
and 9Th districts there is again no choice. At The
next trial plurality elects, and we shall be sur
prise if the democrats do not carry some of the
districts
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Ne,cspapers.-Not fifty years since a
newspaper was rather rare thing in the
agricultural districts in the west of Eng
land. A friend at our elbow states that,
in his early days, i. was no uncommon
thing for the curate~of the parish to arrive
at the church on Sunday morning an hour
before the service commenced, take his
seat on tomb stone, and read aloud TO
his flock, previous to their entering the
chnrch. On one occasion, when both
pastor and flock were deeply interested in
an article which the former was reading,
the sexton approached and told him that
the hour for service had arrived, on which
the old gentleman, deliberately folding the
paper and putting it into his pocket, said,
'never mind, boys; well finish it when
we come out of.church. ~. Y M Post.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

walk, when she turned round and sheer
ingly exclaimed, "You imper,inent pup
py ~ 81 beg your pardon, Miss !" ex-
claimed the gentleman with the greatest
GOODNESS imaginable, again taking her up
and placing her where he first found her.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Had !! mol been for the hog there would
nave been no quarrel. Had there been
no quarrel, Mr.. Burrill would have been
elected; the war would not have been de-.
clared, and the hero Of New Orlean.
would neUer have been known 10 one
quarter of the people over whom he was
called to preside
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
s,arsoy,r.p. Feb. 70, Isa3.

A wock from tomorrow we close our labors in
this place of denominations. For one. shall re-
joiee with unfcigncd joy. Tho inquiry will per-.
haps sriss, what have we donol
In he first place. there 10 a law providing for
ihs completion Of the canal. and . good prospect
that Il will be- eiIcctoal.
secopdly, there i not . swindling bapk in the
STATE. Two bills In relation 10 tho Dhswneepwn
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

Something like a City.-Should the
city of New York go on increasing in po-
pulation at the average rate of her increase
for The last forty-two years. il will con-
tain, in 1850, nearly half a million. in
1870, over million, and, IN 1900, over
four millions Of inhabitants.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

Land Suhs.-From the Chicago Democrat we
learn tina, at the recent land sales in tina. city
about 500 GOO were taken in. The amount taken
a, private entries upon the same townships under
the pre-emption law was greater. At the close Of
the sale, there. were abou. 100000 in specie at
The land office; and this amount is now on its
way for deposit at Columbus, Ohio.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03
The Late Eruption of monn. E.un.

A letter dated at Cantana, December II 1912,
thus describes the eruption of this celebrated vol
cauo:
As long ago as the 9Th ult. the sum-
nit of Mount Etna exhibited eXtraordl-
nary symptoms. The smoke which
usually covers it and the crater became
blacker and more dense, and seemed to
throw out with much greater force than
usual; but, as there had been some rainy
days and indifferent weather, and as SINH
lar phenomena occur at changes OF tenn
perature, lillle attention was paid to exist
ing appearances. Besides, the log with
which the atmosphere was loaded, and
the almost constant rain, prevented any
distinct observation of the mountain. 1t
was not until the 26lh Of November that
a subterranean noise was heard, which
left no longer any doubtihal serious com
motions were going on IN the interior.
Towards night we observed AT intervals,
when the atmosphere was little clear,
that immense columns Of smoke and
showers of ashes and stones were thrown
up with great force. The obscurity too,
rendered apparent the flames winch rose
at intervals, always accompanied by thick
smoke, mingled with ashes and stones IN
fiery state. AS the wind was n. +. on
the 9th, and the vapors were thick, we
could not perceive what was passing or
the mountain, but towards night we had
better weather and saw immense volumes
of flames, always accompanied by ashes
and stones, which fell led hot. The
eruplions issued alternately from three
different craters.-It was impossible no
to be struck with the grandeur OF the
spectacle, when masses of flames surroun-
ded all the cralers and seemed to flow
through the gorges of the mountain
About ono O'Clock in the morning the
great basin of the crater was full of burn
ing lava, which overlooked and ran down
the south side in a torren, Of liquid fire to
the place called the English House. and
there mixed with The lava of 1887. On
| the 2Sth, the connections Of the mountain
and the frequent showers of ashes anC
stones, mingled with flame, diminished
but in the evening these threatening ap'
pearances returned with increased force
| The lava, which had ceased TO flow to-
wards the south, was now divided into
two torrents towards the northeast, anc
| it rushed down in the direction OF The
valley o. Bronie, spreading destruction
through the beautiful forest which adorn:
the declivity Of the mountain on that side
On the night of the Both, a new and won;
derlu spectacle was presented TO our eyes
by The centre of the crater, which was at
the moment throwing on, flames with less
violence. We observed therein new
cone of burning matter, which crumblet
into pieces by the action of the fire in the
crater, at the same time clouds of burning
matter were thrown out, followed by
rushing flames, which seemed 10 set the
heavens on fire.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

U S. Senator FIR NJ Ywk.--ssIrAs WHicur,
jr was reelected to the U. s. senate by the iegs-
lature of n. York on the 9th Feb, by majority
of SO over all competitors. Mr. Wright had pre-
viousIy received the unanimous nomination of the
democratic caucus.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

n Hard Batiie.-The Olive Branch
says, that some time since, on Sabbath
day, the people passing a grain store on
Front st. Boston, heard an unusual sound.
Many stopped and looked in, and beheld
a weazle fighting rats. He fought brave
ly, and some fifty Of the rats fell success
sively before the heroic weazle every
part Of the store was sprinkled with blood;
at last, however, the weazle became ex.
hausied from the very labor of slaughter.
ing his enemies, who, being almost nnu-
merable, dashed on their foe and killed
him.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

GTThe Canal Law, which has passed the L.
eisla,urc for the completion Of the canal, will be
found in to-day's paper. Persons who do NOT
file the paper. will do well to preserve this nun
Der for future reference.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

UrCongrcss adjourns tomorrow. Our lesi'
lature on Monday naxi
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bank were yesterday approved by the council Of
revision-the one proposing voluntary and
peaccable liquidation. the other repeating the char
ter, 10 take effect in case the former is not ac-
cepted.
Thirlly, reduction Of the public deb, has been
commenced, ami still greater reduction provided
for. From the State Bank has been received in
bonds, &c, Upwards of s2,o73, OC0
From tho Bank of Illinois will be re-
ceived 100000
The completion Of the canal will en-
sure the liquidation of the canal debt
amounting 10 about 100000
The sale Of property belonging to tho
internal Improvement system (in-
clu,ling the 2l00 o acres of land re-
Gently received from the general CO.
vernment) will bring, in state bonds,
scrip, &C., not less than 100000
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

The senate ofKcn,ucky have, by vote OF 2 1
to u, refused 10 passa "rsief" stay, or valuation
law.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

A cobb!cr in Dauphin street, Mobile,
who also teaches music, has the following
over his door:
Delightful task to mend the tender boot,
And teach the young idea how to flute.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

a Small Mstake.--"I say, ncighbor
Snobbs, if you don't keep your hens out
Of my garden, will shoot them" avery
well, Mr.. Doolitile, shoot away; only if
you kill any of my hens, throw them over
into my yard" Crack went the old fow-
ling-piece, morning after morning, and the
large fat hens were pitched into neighbor
Snobbs' yard like rain. After fortnight
or more. Dooli,tle discovered that neigh
Dor Snobbs never had any hens, and that
he had been shooting his own. they hav-
ing broken ont of his own hen-coop.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

We notice in Pennsylvania the marriage
Of Mr.. fright to Miss Betterway. Mr..
Wright had, no donbt read Pope's Uni
varsal Pruyer, particularly the following
verse of it:
III am right, thy grace impart
Still in the right to stay:
IfI am wrong, q teach my heart
To find the better cay.
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slI,O73000
Total,

This is pretty fair beginning in the way of
getting out Of difficulty.
The valuation law ia considerable sct-of but
we Of the north are not responsible for that
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Forty-thrce single ladies C!1 in Brain
tree, Mass. with Miss Emeline Hollis at
their head, have petioned the Massachu-
sets Legislature to repeal the law forbid.
didg them TO marry negroes.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-03

A Mr.. Tompkins has been arrested
down east. for killing ont Of spite, ono
hundred of his neighbours ducks. Hemust
be regular physician, from his deadly
opposition to quackery!
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A Good Ne,cspaper-'lhe only paper
currency worth more than gold or silver.
-Chiiicothe (O.) .7drertiser.
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4T27. From Trenton 10 Wm. Miiers, ON Grand III
YER 40 miles and back once week
Leave Tss~tsa ssssy Thursday q . nj arrive az
Miliers next Jsy by III IN.
Leave MIXERS every Friday at | nj arnse at
Trenton ne III day by . y IA.
1928 From Tuscumbia by The mouth OF NAN
ga liver To Bolivar 50 mii~s and back, once a"eek
Leave Tuscumbia every Monday al D m arrive
al Bolivar next day by 4 m.
Leave Bolivar every Wednesday at 6 mi arrive al
Tuseumlna next day by SPIN.
4729 From Van Buron, by Alfred Deatherade :
and John Shields, TO Lille PlDey, 100 miles and
back oncc week.
Leave Van Buren, every Monday at q a N; arrive
al Little Piney next Wednesday by pm t..
Leave Little Piney every IhurSdsy at D mi at
i've at Van Buien n. xt Saturday by Gpm.
4730 From West Prairie TO Grand Prairie, SO miles
and back, once week U,k
Leave West Prairie every Thursday at M arrive
at Grand Prairie next day by d p M
Leave Grand Prairie every Saturday at mi ar
rive at West Prairie next day by 6pm. gf
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~ lNNEFORD'S Patent Improved Electrical
IL Hurse- Han RenovStcrs. Foom the peculiar
construction OF the Patent Horse Glove Brushes,
every hair brought into independent action, thereby
stimulating and producing healthy action OF the
skin removing the dandrud, and Produo'og a hoe
sleek appearance Of the coat al the same thoe avoid
ing the irritation frequently created by the ordinary
process of grooming; they are now sought attn by
mos, Of ia. leading gentlemen Of the day. They
produce healthy state OF the system by incuon,
uiihouf the risk Of tearing the skn as all the ord-
nary bor-ehsir q owes are liable to do. hept CON
sianily for sale by WILLIAM fooNo,
May 81. doors east Oadsby $, ia. h''
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W.spiNeToN, March G, lS4l.
Dr.s SIN Upon your renewed request, ! cannot,
with Justice any longer withhold from you my certi-
fcaie Of confidence in the efficacy Of the Life Pre-
server as cure for hoarsen.ss and cough.
In the fall Of 1870 was much exposed 10 night
air and often took cold, which was attended by
hoarseness and slight cough, without fever much
other indisposiiion In December was scarcely ev-
free from this complaint and during the early part
Of the next February was never without some de-
gree Of hosrsepess cough until despsring Of the
suhiciency OF Peases Hoarhound Candy, and COM
mon remedies, | was induced TO make trial Of your
Life Preserver. Before the middle Of March last
the use Of your medicine seemed to be the great
cause Of relief from the hoarsoness and slight cough
which had so long annoyed me, and which all the
Usual remedies had failed TO remove.
" any one be led to make the experiment, as
did so happily, OF the offered good he will at least
find IN II pleasant and harmless physic as can be
administered in the mode pres, ribed by YOU
am, very respectfully yours,
JOHN LEEDS KERR.
Mr.. Eicuspp Thompson.
(For Sale At WILLIAM yOUNG'S, two doors
east Of Gadsbys and by the proprietor, Missouri v-
euue, between 30 and Ia streets,)
nov 2s-3t