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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Nh Spring, in his speech at the court house on
Saturday evening, denied that he was in favor Of
the assumption by the general government Of the
debts Of the States but said he was in favor of re-
lieving the states by distributing among them the
proceeds of the sales Of the public lands. Well,
distribution or assumption, VIC can see little df.
ference in principle between the two the effect
Of both is to saddle upon the nation the burthens
Of the states. But there is one absurdty about
distribution which cannot DO urged against as
sumption and that is, it is taking money from
the people to pay back to the people Il, a etea,
and useless expense. Thus, the proceeds Of the
public lands at present are estimated at $, COO, 900
per annum. Distribute this sum among the states
and It becomes necessary for the nation TO raise
the same amount of the states by means of la
rii, which can only bo-lone at an expense Of at
least $500 900, the cost of raising revenue by
tariff being about 10 per cent. The states there.
fore pay $4,000 coo in return for which they re-
ccive but 100000, portion of which they have
yet TO pay for having it brough, 10 them. This is
"rc'ief to the states with q vcngeance The
banker or broke, "rclevcs" the people on the
same principle when he shavcs his own paper ut
the rate of about - per cent-he relieves them as
tonishly Of their cash.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Fellow citizens, am in favor of the sacred right
Of petition, and therefore 60 for a repeal of the
2lst rule. 1t IS right guaranteed TO every citi-
zen of the United States 10y the constitution of the
United States, aud congress has no right to re-
strict this sacred right.-Swing'S Speeeh.
We're with you there, Giles Every citizen
has right TO petition congress on whatever sub
jcct he pleascs, though 1t be slavery, with which
congress have nothing to do suppose, for in
stance, you petition congress to build railroad
10 the moon, or what is about as easy to accom-.
plish, to take measures to induce the electors of
the 4th congressional district, Illinois, to send you
to congress, are they not bound to receive your
peti,ionl And, though they have received your
petition once, and after fall deli5cration come to
the conclusion that they have no power under the
constitution to grant what you pray for, yet, are
they not bound to receive and consider it as often
as you choose to present it Certainly they are.
A refusal to do so would be a "wolaion" of the
sacred right Of petition
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

or An unfortunate affair took place at the
Union House, in this place, on Tuesday evening
last, The landlord Mr.. Monroe, was stabbed in
the abdomen with knife, by n Mr.. McClarcy.
We are unacquain,cd with the particulars, but
understand that liking Acahol," tho parent Of
crime and misery, was the prime nover and in
stigstor of the affair. Mr.. Monroe, VIC are happy
to learn, is now considered out of danger, and Mr.
McCarey has been admitted to bail in the sum oil
$500, to appear before the next term Of the Cir.
cult Court of this county for trial,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
To the POLISH! To the POl,s.:.

Our friends in the several precincts
should have committees 10 see that every
man votes. We must have every vote !
no, man should stay away. We have
precinct and county officers to choose
which gives grea, interest and additional
importance TO the election. La Sale
county, it is expected will give the largest
majority for the democratic nominee OF
any county in the Congressional district.
The banner mus, he ours.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
An Editor in the Suds.-Mr. L. P. Howe. ed

An Editor in the Suds.-Mr. L. p. Howe, edi-
tor of the dollar Democrat" published at Ok
ford, Mississippi, thus humorously describes some
of his labors ard tho results of his wifc's 1t ap-
pears the latter is an annual contributor
We have been particularly engaged, during
most of this week. in the baby line; cutting up
domesics into slips of suitable size and shape;
preparing lard and heeswax, pap, &c; washing
dishes keeping a small army of Howes from rails
ing the devil; aud otherwise domestcally anus
ing ourself; in consequence of which interesting
philosophical philanthropcal, and physiological
advertisement, we are able to issue but hafa sheet
to-day.--Fine boy fat and saucy; very image of
his pappy; weight II pounds; astonishing babe ;
ate a quart bowl Of mush first day, and s9uaIIed
for more; lively as colt; grows pound mi
mute doing tolerably we'll; SOS his nanny /;
had a fine time ont. Hope our subscribers will
excuse us-don't happen but once year.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Interesting Fact.-There is at present
in the possession Of an individual IN this
place male canary, of about fifteen
year Of age, tina, is unable 10 feed itself,
and to whose musical powers il-naIured
time has put complete stop. On the
same floor, but in seperale apartment
is another male canary, son of the aged
bird. This young one, being allowed to
leave his cage early in the morning and
fly about at pleasure. is in the practice OF
visiting his old friend, and kindly feed
ing him as birds feed their young; and
this he does several times in the course
Of the day. He also perches on the cage
Of his progenilor and sings with great
spirit, no doubt to cheer up his old rela'
live in his declining days. The old bird
has particular way Of calling on this
prop of his old age when he requires his
services, which are always given an re-
ceived with mutual satisfaction. When
the young bird is in any way obs'fucsed
from attending to the call of the other
he appears TO be very angry, and express
cs his displeasure in certain noisy and
screaming manner, which is well under
stood by the inmates of the house.-Aber'
deem Herald.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
Y ours truly.

Democrats in every part of the district are in
fine spirits They anticipate, with confidence,
total annihila,ion Of whigcry by the democracy,
now UNITED and contcnding to a man for the
victory. We can assure our brethren that our
triumph will DO great one ifthey will only rally
with undated zeal on Monday next. We have
the votes, oil that is required is vigilance and ac-
tivity on our part, We must sec that every man
goes TO the polls.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Queer Hnesty.-A writer in the New World
on Germany and the Germans, states the follow
at least - furnished by the Old Elec,ress of Ba-
varia, who, being encienis at the death Of the
Elecor, openly declared to the states that she had
no idea OF saddling an illegitimate child upon the
people: that the child she bore had no claims to
the throne, but was in fac, the property of a
French emgrant, the Count d'Arcot.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

TheNcw Haven Register says: We have
seen il stated in an exchange paper, that
associations have been formed in Boston
and Philadelphia, TO furnish soup TO the
poor during the present times-all this IS
very laudable but is this the entertain
ment to which the poor man was invneG
before the las, Presidential election One
of the banners at the great whig process.
sion in Boston, in 1910, had inscribed on
i, something like this Harrison times
SO day and roast beef. Van Barren
cents day and French soup.
and Tyler too were cleo
ted, Mr.. Van Buren, was defeated; aud
now what has become Of these wing pro-
mises9 Lo the tho dollars have gone
down to fifty cents or nothing e! and the
roast beef is turned into soup or slops +! T!
-KnorUiN .4rgus.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

The sun is mp and the sky is bright. Demo-
Gratis should he up, also, aud active. These are
no tines for reposc. The election is upon u.s. and
an impoytan, one i, is, calling aloud upou every
friend Of the cause TO do his utmost. Too great
confidence in our strength may be the means
Of defeating US. Our opponents are un,irng in
their elliorts and must be met and ovcrpowerej by
the redoubled energy and perseverance of the dc.
moCiats,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

The wings are now loud in their abuse of DR..
Munrur. About week ago he was all sorts Of
clever fellow. "rmcs change and we must
change with thcm," Is their maxim. Spring
thought and made his boast that he was a siraddle
of Murphy, booted and spuued, on his way to
congress. Blu, that's load the Dr. never carries.
Ho can't go wing, no how. His Circular
brought "a frost-a killing itost' over the wings.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

COMPETITION is the life Of trade. and the PRO-
lection which The people demand Let US buy
where we can buy the cheapest and sell where we
can sell the dearest. MosoroLIrs Of every kind
always oppress the masses and benefit only few.
Every occupation, pn"uit, or trade should BIO as
FREQ rs possible from the regulations and restraints
Of human laws, Tho laws Of ,rade--of demand
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Spring tries hard to apologize for the conduc,
of the 'coon congress in voting money to the
heirs Of Hull, the traitor, for his services aer he
had bascly surrendered to the British, Cor which
he was tried and condemned to death, and roius-
tho thousand dollar fine which the tory judge i'm
posed upon him.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
A Tub 10 the Whale !!---spsing rad tho Alb
otittoujsts

Mr.. Spring, the wing candidate for congress, in
the course OF his speech delivered a, the court
house on Saturday evening, took advantage Of the
opportunity afforded by the presence of several of
tho leading aboli,oniets Of the county 10 show the
white Gag Cor rather biseh) TO that quondam
branch G lc great coon party. lie avowed him.
sefin favor Of opening the door 10 the agitation
Of the subject in congress and OF interfering with
the police regulations Of the southern states. But
Spring couldn't come il, The aholiiionisls have
been so often deceived and betrayed By these ,eihj
wing politicians that they have concluded TO lshl
on their own hook. But what say the voters OF
old La Sale to these doctrines Of the wing candi.
dstel VIII any honest voter in this county con-
tribute by bis vote to send 10 the next congress a
man who will stand by the side OF Sale, Gid.
djngs. sc. in their attempts to aetaie the aboli-
Iiion qpestion--to consume the time Of the house
Of representatives and squsnjer the peoples mo-
ney in the Improbable discussion of this subject
The 2lst rule Of the house was adopted as inca.
surc of absolute necessity, to block tho game Of
the sboition disunionisls. II has produced the
most salussry effect and saved millions to the tax
payers; ~ such II IL sustained by the jadicious
mon Of both parties. Weknow Of no more dan.
8erons sboliioais. than he who, dtnying he name,
approaches The people under the humtug digui,e
Of sbs fright Of petition"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Spring says the wings were willing to give
Gen. JAcxsoy The thousand dollars Yes, but
they would do i, in u way tina. would have added
insult to injury. Gen. Jackson wants an Ex.
PRESTON Of the American people through their
representatives in congress, tina, shall wipe gu,
the stain inflicted by the tory judge. The money
he don't want, he could have had tina, a, New
OflennR.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

A, Granville, n. C., there is a chicken with
four legs, and terTapia with two heads, and
canary bird, and growing like a cock. The four
legged chicken is rarity, but the double-headed
tortoise and singing or growing robin are fire.
quenily found.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

1t was at Ottawa tina, Dodge, Phelps & Co.
grounded their arms. Here they all met, and, az
ter mature deliheraGon, they came 10 the conclu-
.on that the time had not yet arrived for the ,ri-
umph Of the "hones." part Of the community, and
that il was best to dsband for the present. Spring
is to keep up appearance, by sham fight.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

I. Riga.t-We were informed ut Peru that Wis
consin money does not pass below that place. II
goes siO,o every where; or, perhaps, We ought to
say fast, for the people keep it moving.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

The Sangamo Journal said last week that DIR
MunpuY would under n" circumstances with
draw. The Journals ,ciSh was father to the as
ser,ion. The Dr.. however, has defeated their
Vaccinations. What has the Journal to say now
Is the DR.. the same worthy man in its estimation
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Political Signs.-rhe Chilicotho Advertiser,
one Of the abcst and most influential democratic
papers in Ohio, has raised the name of Martin
Van Buren, to its heads as its first choice for the
presidency, and avOws him to be the first choice
of the democrats OF that section of country. The
Gazette wing paper printed in the same city,
has dropped the Clay flag, and ''squints awlully"
towards Scott.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Dr. Murphy's course in the present contest is
fixed and unaltcrab!c. Sangamo JaurnGk
True, for wonder! DR.. Murphy's course is
"fxcd;" but we fear il is mos, disastrously fixed
for the hopes Of whigcry, Mr., Journal.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Curious-The first and last columns of the
Chicago (whig) Express, one under date of July
25,h, the other July 9th. In the former Dr. Muir
ply is huded to the skies in tho latter he is
abused. The reason is obvious.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

II am for a prof.eiis tariff for revenue purpos-
es." said Spring at Peru. Every body was on tip
toe 10 learn why. because" said tho speaker
il nxbucKs the cost Of the manufactured articles
10 tho consumer nj" Where 10 your proitciies.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Dodge, Phelps & Co. have disbanded their for
ces and given up the campaign. They say they
cannot find "honcst" men enough to defeat Long
John, and that the people will have to be cursed
with him for one term before they will learn to
appreciate the good advice of Dodge, Phelps & Co.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

SuIcrnr.-Wo learn that young man by the
name Of Dorsey sho, himself on Saturday last at
iIennepin. No one knows wha, for. He was
a clerk in Mr.. Barons store, IN that place, but
had qui, on that day and intended to start for
New Orleans
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

Chicago Market, July 3i.-Wheat has advane'
ed to rs cents. Arrivals small. Flour 10 held q.
S.l2b a 81 so. Thec have been sales Of corn Of
30 cents. Oats bring from 25 % c,s.--Erpr.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
Hsep Ia.

The Sangamo Journal said Il was authorized by
. loeofoco 10 say thatN"nr, MunrnY would no,
Withdraw" The Journals locofoco. like iisclf IL
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04

We prsAi3 that Wen,wo,,h beats spfng Of
fle canal liz " ! handsome msjorisy. and thu,
~ sna,S ~. Niil ngs y ~ fssu I'VE
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
PnrScEroS, Bureau CO.,, July IS, 1913.

iNlNCErONI lDurehu CO.. July 20, 1910.
The prospects of Col. Wentworth, in this coun-
ty, are good. He will, no doubt, receive the
whole democratic vote; and, should DR.. Murphy,
after having withdrawn. be true 10 his o,cn inter
est, and the principles Of democracy which, here
toforc, he has so ably advocated, he will throw all
his influence for the democratic nominee and, if
am not mistaken in the opinion had formed of
the Doctor, he will disappoint those who had so
far undervalued him as to suppose they could use
him to divide the democratic party, defeat Went
worth, and thereby elect wing. Personal con-
silcrations should have no weight when put in
the scale against principle, and should the Doctor
lay aside all personal considerations in the COM
ing contest, it must and will add to his personal
popularity throughout the district.
Yours truly. q.
nJOur friend need have no fears as to the
course of DR.. Murphy. To use his own emphat-
ic language, "No act of his life ever gave counte-
nance 10 the propagation Of wing principles and
he is not willing to be an accessory to any such
result at the presnt time" So far from bis let
ting tho wings "use him to divide the democratic
party" he is now among the most efficient in pro-
noting the success Of the regular nominee.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-04
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES for 1914.


DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS
~ FOR CONGRESS,
JOHN WENTWORTH.
IF Ckieago.
FOR COUNTY OFFICERS.
For Couaiy COMMISSIONER
SAMUEL MACKEi.
For County Commissioners CIrh
MAURICE MURPHY.
For Probaie Justice:
THOMAS LAR<IN.
FOR Recarier:
JOEL w. ARMSTRONG.
Tor S.hooi Commissioner
LORENZO LELAND.
Fw Treasurer and assessor
CHARLES II. NOBLE.
For County SnrrcBoy:
GEORGE H. NORRIS.
New-York daily tribune., 1843-09-29

To SHAVE EAsr-A e+l-brat ID writer has defined
he shaving animal This doubtless true far reles
TO civilized man, but civilized maa shave without
razor, end he cannot keep s good order without
strnp wonld gently hint to readers lha'
Saunder Pa't t.llic Table; with
sides hes withstood the time having before the
public more hn lesrteI OF century, and rohhly has
superior giving that desirable kesn edge good iz"r
which erders shaving operation that may be patiently en-
dured. Boston Aie.. Journal.
Rousse Almond roam far sh, wing yery superior aTtl-
cic received aud Tor sale e. Saunders, nTsnor ana
manufacturer Of the Metallic Tablet Razor Ssrop, 3 Broad
New-York daily tribune., 1843-09-29
. LITERARY CONTENTS.

looking al the Of articles which Will appear IN lis columns
on Saturday, Sept. 30:
Va ,'7''''''' LITERARY CONTENTS.
I. PORTRAIT OF DR.. PUsEY, the celebrated schis-
matte of the Episcopal Church engraved for the New World
witt, Biographical Sketch.
H. AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF AN ORPHAN GlRL-By
Kathleen OH,ra:he best written aud no Interesting ofiS
nal story published.
Ill THE LADY FRANCESCA a LEGEND OF soR.
RENTO-A fist rate story OF Italian tfrom Fraze!'s
Magazine
". THE CONvICTs WIFE, Tale rrom The
Moaihly Magazine for September.
Y. THE PEARL OF BRO GES, a splendid s,orY from
Frazer.
VI. THE SYNAGOGUE OF THE JEWS, By Mrs. L.
Chd, with Of the New Year ceremonies perform.
cd last week.
VII. HENRY THE FOURTH OF FRANCE and lis
murdcrers-With copous extracts from tie Foreign Jour
mails.
EDITORIAL ARTICLES.
/. CHEAP POSTAGE-ITS ESTABLISHMENT
AND OPERATION IN GREAT BRlTAIN.-Tne peo
pie demand reform in this country Of Post Office abuses and
eSorions.
Q DENUNCIATIoN OF THE THIRD TIER OF
THE PARK THEATRE-A startling expose.
g. 3ALISON'S HISTORY OF EUROfE-as fepubii'hed
by the Hpe-I,s falsehoods and bels upon America ex
posed to public Indignation.
his cousin Hugh Hughes Pool lane Liverpooauthor Of
those graphic sketches OF men and things
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Literary. Musical News, &c.
Price only 81 cents for siasle copy-or 50 year IN
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THE BROTHER JONATHAN
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Sauuter in the North West: c. D. MaceodThe School
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SFLEc1IoSs-The Loquacious Kentuckian-The Repeal
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New-York daily tribune., 1843-09-29
The tine or CONES, the perilous hour,
When parents vry the Extrac,o.'s" power:
Hell! prove h.mselfa fool or knavo.


no srutns ITS sovereign worth save.
IS pooapiS snpe au"us III thing about
s'Ies o Sonne Msscal Pain Extractor from Coms;ock
SCc lice titcaiss references SC could eubanr. rs VIZ
tues could ill every column OF this rare- wih hmr
setesre evey family always keep box In ,ha bnn ~
ase accident. all from bruise will be- s,onmd i;
I've minutes and lie N any lHsaucs saved If the vial ~
are un,nJured. Its likewise good sur,assnr h. I'm ~,
eters sal; r bu es, and all outward a?alic alton In
eoSrQuenc- popularity loaies is irving -
coansrftts IL and the ou place ,hk city to se, the u ia
o, Comst ck Co, 81 CouFtlanet street. Agent in Bsoo
IN, Mrs. Hays lsa Flu ton street
y RrAe WHAT CoMsrocKs S.RsAp.a1lLA !, po,sc
0NlY-rh must establish fully the ecscv Of This pure
dieinr as PEOPLE mas depend upon being as strop as
any sold at double the money.
Was ve:y badly troubled TEN YEARS with Ring Worms all
Sre body and head and within that have uel most
yss!y ieraedy AID five bottles Of ndss SsHalaria ar
Snlsh rald So and did NOT experience the least bsUet
itom i, any thing else, nntil commenced the use
sas bottles tor which paid but So aud am now almost
eel thas done good than all the medicnes have
st used before Il hts also think compc'eiy purified my
Nsw-York, Sept, %, 1919
ihs Sssspara sold st the unprecedented low prce o
Is per bottle or 81 PER DOZEN, IN as large bot
ned ssgong any sold dollar lis 10 be had
AZ p Coa;tlands l39 FultouSteet, B:ooktyn $50
''oea Street, Newark
ny lHE CHINESE HAIR EB.pic.IoR will IN three min
seinoSe The hair from any part OF the face neck hands
Wss an'ed ande' forfeiture OF S20 and not inju- the
lao eea'e SKIN II can also b applied before aIchaS
na sa "a sooh'as The of A. De Fontaiae. NJ. D.
ee inanG TO De The genuine put up bottles
u. IN boaeS aud must from q tourtlanht
pace 10 oosain the enuipe this CIV and where al
.sr S na me beautiyng Lo.iop for
vents per bottle ~ ~ A'S -