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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
A SONG OF FREEDOM.

Fling ont, fling out on the blue mantled sky.
A pcnnant us broad AS the mountains are high,
Inscribe on its folds as they wave in the air,
That the spirit of freedom is every where.
Tell it out. that the ocean wave crested with foam,
And the wind that goes forth from its bright azure
home,
Have never bowed down TO the sharkle or yoke,
But are free as the morn when creation awoke.
Yon eagle that rides when the tempest is loud,
And dart through the spray, of the light speeding
cloud.
How proudly and boldly he tells to the world,
That the standard of liberty ncer can he iur!ed.
You NAV chain down the river, and chafe its proud
tide,
Till it's broad hsaving waters roll sulen and wide ;
Yet the moment will come when refusing control,
Twill leap like charger away to It's goal.
You may strike down the sentry, who stands at his
post,
When tyranny comes in a panoplicd host
But thousand brave spirits aveneng will rise
And shoutngs Of freedom shall roll through the
skies
Oh beats there the heart that swel's not at the thot
OF the priceless inheritance, valor has brought,
In the land where the pilgrims unmanacIed mind
Sent it, orson up through the howl OF the wind
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

was heard from her, and she undoubtedly
foundered in lake Huron with all on
board. Her cargo was rich, and valued
at 60, 900 livres.
Thus ended the frs, voyage of the first
ship that sailed over the western lakes.
What contrast is presented between the
silent waves and unbroken forests which
witnessed the course of that adventurous
bark. and the busy hum OF commerce
which now rises from the fertile bottoms,
and the thousand ships and smoking pal
aces which now furrow the surface of
those inland seas
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
a New .serscy En;iiu. viii.

In tho pine and cedar settlements Of New
Jersey, where schoolmasters are scarce, and where
Z" labor saving machines are regarded as hum
huggs. cloth fulling is thus accomplished. Then
mode is, when any of the residents gets piece
Of wooden cloth from the loom, which is remarka-
bile itself they are aware of the necessity of having
il fulled, but not in possession of the modern
invention Of fuing machines, and of course get
mp good old fashioned way of their own,
disniGed by the beautiful name of "k,ct;ag
Ndci!'
The young folks Of both sexes congrc-
gate from the whole settlement, on a GER
tain evening, for this purpose, and the
girls particularly, LOOK with as much
anxiety for lhe fafe, as any Of your city
bellies could possibly feel for the approach
Of your mos, magniicen, balls, When
the guests are all assembled, and the usu.
al prelimnarles past, the host enters with
the newly wove cloth, and carefully
spreads it over the puncheon floor. He
then covers it completely with the delec-
table substance ycIept "sor soap" which,
saturating ii throughout, renders it in or.
der for the commencement Of the sport
Then the fan begins. The id!ieg dives,
their feet Of all their covering, and gently
tuck up their skirts about "knee high
when the gents, with the utmost non
chalance, draw their boots, pull off them
stockings, and roll up their pantaloons to
corresponding heighi.-Thus accoulcrcd
the whole company forms circle upon
the outspread cloth, seated upon Chairs
each holding on TO rope passed rount
the circle, somewhat after the manner
your youngsters perform the play Of Co
Ipeuhagcn. Then the kicking commences
and the soap suds Ay around, until the ia
ces and clothes of the /" kickcrs" the
chairs, tables, floor, and in short every
thing around is completely despatched
Sometimes, there will be two or three q
the youths, who lose their holds on iht
rope, sprawling on the floor, and sucl
blushng when one Of the gals happened
10 slip you neversaw. AS the work pro
presses and draws towards close, tn,
sport increases. All is uproarousncs
mirth-cach trying 10 kick harder than hi
neighbor, and the shouting and laughing
spashing and uproar is such only as cal
be imagined by one who was present at {
kicking frolic. This all over the host in
vitrs the company 10 "promsciout
grub'--,o walk ont to the kitchen an,
partase Of the "laI' things prepared fn
the occasion, after which you "pair Of
into a dark corner with one Of these Lowell,
fair ones, or join in the dance.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

Most Excellent ReGS0nS.-A friend Of
ours remarked yesterday that he was wear-
ing his old clothes down little closer
than has been his wont in former years,
and gave three most excellent reasons for
so doing. The first was, because he
could not afford 10 purchase new ones;
the second, because he had no money
ever if he could afford il; and the third
and most conclusive was, that the iailors
had a way ofno, trusting him as formerly.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
From Kirby and 5Prnce's Entomology.
Anta Cnsl t,lrir Nn,Ts.


Unparalleled and unique IN the animal
kingdom as this history may appear, you
VIII scarcely deem the next | have 10 re-
late, less singular and less worthy of adj
mlr9l'on. That ants should have their
mice cnf!e, is as extraordinary as that
they should have slaves. Here, perhaps.
you may again feel a fit of incredulity
shake yoa but the evidence Of the fact
am now stating being abundant and salts
factory, Halter myself 1t Will not shake
you long
The loves oil the ants and the aphdes
for these last are the kline in question:
have long been celebrated; and that there
is connection between them, you may,
at any time, in the proper season, con-
vince yourself; for you will always find
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
The Tniior mad ssrnn swin.

A tailor in Dublin, near the residence
of the dean, took it into the "ninih part"
Of his head that he was especially and di-
yinely inspired 10 interpret the prophe-
sizes, and especially the book Of revelation.
Cunning The shop-board, lie !nrncd ont n
preacher, or rather a prophet, until his
customers had left his shop; and his
family was likely TO (amis,. His mono.
mania was well known TO dean Swift,
who bcncyolcntly watched for some con
vculent opportunity to turn the current Of
his thoughts. One night the tailor, as he
rancled, got especial revelation to 60 and
coaycrt dean Swift, and next morning
took up the line of march for the deancry.
The dean, whose study was furnished
with glass door, saw the tailor approach,
and instantly surmiscd the nature of his
errand. Throwing himself into an atli-
tnde Of solcmnity and ihoughiGulness, with
the Bible open before him, and his eyes
fixed on the 10Th chapter of Revelation,
he awaited his approach. The door
opened. aud the tailor announced, in an
unearhly voice, the message" dean
Swift, | am sen, by the Almighty to an
nouuce to you'--"Come in, my friend, y
said tho dean, Il am in great trouble,
and no doubt the good Lord has sent you
to help me out Of my difficulty" This
unexpected welcome inspired the tailor
and strengthened greatly his assurance IN
his own prophetic character, and disposed
him TO listen To tho disclosure. "My
friend" said the dean, II have just beer
reading the 10Th chapter Of Revelation,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
NO.3l.

hope fed, they yielded aud died. When
the weather was at all rough. they were
obliged TO take to the foretop. and lash
themselves, there 10 remain till Il became
calm. They had now all persisted hut
two-Fosdick and companion. who
were in the top, one dark night. when it
began to rain. Fosdick reached over 10
where his companion lay, To rouse him 10
obtain few drops of water as i, fell. bus
found him dead. In the morning he cut
him loose, and he fell into the sea. He
then remained six days before he was TAX.
en- of by Captain kimball."
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
Morrow. of "a xhipyYr,ci.

The Boston Transcript gives the following ac-
count Of the suilerings OF a young man from New
YORK, Who was recently taken from wreck and
carried into that city:
Itappcays from his statement that he re-
NAMED foriy-ninc days on the wreck, with
little or no food. A little -four was wash.
cd up from the hold, which they collect
ed, wet with salt water, and dried it in the
sun, and ate. 1t was known that there
was canister Of salmon, preserved in oil,
in the cabin. Fosdick dove down several
times, and succeeded in obtaining SIX, on
which they lived for some time; after that
nothing remained to supper, life. or the
seven that remained, two being drowned
in the forccasile when the Naiad upset,
it is remarkable that the most 1eshy,
and apparently the strongest, died first,
Every thing was done by Fosdiek 10 keep
up the spirits Of his companions, but they
failed, one after another, and IS soon Is
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

Ncio Kind Of SUgar.-Anothcr kind
Of sugar, it seems, has accidentally just
been brought to lght.-A French general
in Algiers seeing a quantity Of fig peel
ing thrown about the sirces Of Mascara,
aud thinking they might he prejudicial TO
the public health, ordered them to be col
lcc,cd together, and thrown in a heap out
side the town. In passing that way some
days afterwards, the general perceived
some white substance lying on The heap,
and, on examining it, he found it was a
sort Of sugar, which the zig Feelings had
produced, from the heat Of the Gun caus-
ing fermentation in the heap. Figs are
SO plentiful and Of such slight value in
Algiers, tIat pound Of sugar can. it is
calculated, be produced for four sous. Or.
ders have already been given to the French
colonis!s to plant the cactus, or Barbary
lig-trec, wherever they can, and soldiers
have hecn sent out to cover part Of the
plain Of Meiidja with cacii.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
Yle E'nll OF ,.,c Is,mnn r:.uu;rc.

III was III the early part OF the mia
century that the mighty fabric of the Ro-
man empire, which had been long totler-
ing in decay, fell finally and forever into
ruin. Their iar-cXtended possessions,
which it had cost them ages TO acquire,
were, in the course of few lustrums,
snatched from them, one after another.
and overrun by barbarians, who trampled
under foot all the Institutions and i'm
provemcnts which Roman greatness had
introduced into their most distant colo
MES. The Vandals came from the banks
of the Elbe and VsMla. and, passing
through Germany entered Gaul, plumber
ing and destroying wherever they went
The Goths came from tho banks ol the
Chester, the Borys,henes, and the Don
and, dividing inio two branches, the Os-
rogoths spread over Pannonia, whilst the
Vi>igoths twice ravaged Italy, sacked and
plundercd Rome, and penetrated even into
Gaul and Spain. The Franks aud Ale
MAINS came from the Rhine, the Maine,
the Weser, and the Elbe, aud Joined to
swell the torrent that inundated the coun-
try of the Caesars. The Saxons came
from beyond the Elbc; and, keeping
chiefly on the scacOst, committed ravages
there similar to those which other barba-
rians were busy with in the interior
Lastly the Huns, the Gcrcesl Of all, came
from the remote districts Of Northern
Asia, TO which the Greeks or Romans
had never penetrated; and having first at
tackled ByZanlium, and the eastern divi
sion Of the empire, they then precipita,ed
themselves on the west, under the conduct
Of the famous Attila.-tor upwards Of
two hundred years all was confusion,
bloodshcd, and darkness. Not single
nation was to be found in Europe, whose
rights or boundaries were ascerlained or
established. The old order Of things had
been swept away at once and it was not
to he expected that so great mass of dis
cordant elements could Immediately ar
range themselves into an harmonious and
appropriate disposition. Gradually, how
ever, this began to he the case. Much
internal commolion still existed but out
OF chaotic mass, new and distinct en-.
prcs sprung up. like islands rising in tho
ocean. The Franks established them
selves in Gaul; the hcmaurs became
master Of Germany the Huns conlcn
ted themselves with Russia; the VIsi
golhs disputed with the Mahometans lrou
Africa, The dominion of Spain; and III,
Saxons crossed over into Britain, ant
formed the political association known b,
the name of the licparchy. Wha,cve
difference there nigh, be in other respects
there were two features which gave al
these nations general resemblance Il
each other, ana increased the probabili,,
Of mutual co-operaiion towards the uliI
mate advancement Of civilization. Thcs
were, the feudal system and the ChTlsiia,
religinn-both Of which were now uni
+ versally adopted, and materially iende,
to soften the harshcr characteristics Of tn
times.-Crichion.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
We find the following good Wellcrism

We find the following good Wellcrism
in the Boston Daily American -.
"Thcrc are women enough in. all cons
ciencc, but not conscience enough in all
women-as the fellow said when the girl
told him he need not call again"
The same editor who gives US the above
once stated, publicly, while speaking of
the low eight Of geese tina. season, tina,
one particular flock flew so remarkably
near his head that, from the spot where he
was standing, he was enabled 10 shake q
stick al them IN. 0. Picayme.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06
From the nickerbocker.
CEceE OF TggE YEAR.

How fast the leaves, al brown and scrc,
Desert the old and hoary yeas,
And withered fall, to deck no more
The bough their verdurc covered DER;
At last the snow in dazzling white,
Hides them forever from our sight.
II.
Thus from our tree Of life. each year,
A wi,hered leaf will disappear,
And unreturning, like the last.
Haste from the Present to tho Past;
At length the shroud in snowy white,
Hides US forever from the sight!
III.
But far beyond this vale Of strife.
There grows smother Tree Of Life;
Its verdure il the realms Of Day,
Shall. never fall or fade away
And God shall clolhe in robes of snow
The blessed souls that thithcr go.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

The Last Trick.-A few nights ago, at
Philadelphia, witty rascal resoried to
the following cool expedient to "make
raise" of new coat. tailor sent home
a coat to customer by one Of his shop
boys the boy found on the steps person
who appeared in the act Of pulling the
bell, and who, on the boys approach,
said to him, "Ah that coat is for me-" at
the same time taking it and placing it
across his own arm. The boy, suppo-
sing II 10 be true, returned home; and the
first news the maker received of the loss
was the complaint Of the disappointed Gus,
toner.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

End Of he HorN.-Thc Poiisvillc
Alhcnian Insli,rtc decided on Thursday
evening last, after lengthy and solemn
debate, tina, "there are no probable rea-
sons to be drawn from revelation or
scieEce, in favor Of the idea tina, the world
will soon be destroyed" This viii be
gratifying news To the Millerites, and peo-
PIE may now go on and make their con-
tracts for another year, without fear Of y
CONFEDERATION in 1919. We are SO well
satisfied on this subject, tina, We will res
ceive subscriptions q year in advance.
without any scrupes Of conscience. Sur-
pose our paironstry Us ,--Poifsriisc ( PAY
Emporium.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

Imitation UGr Candles. -Throw quick
lime in melted mutton suet. The lime
will settle al the bottom carrying with il
all impariiy. Turn OF The clear tallow,
and to every pound oft add three pounds
of real wax. This makes a very handsome
candle. no, to be ditinguished from en-.
lire wax.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

A dwarf Of the smallest class, lately
brought from England, is now exhibiting
at the American Museum in New York.
He goes by the name Of General Tom
Thumb, is eleven years OF age, and only
| foot 10 inches in height, or about the
size Of an infant six months old.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-01-06

al say Jem," said aploughboy the 9th.
err day to his companion, II know of a
new fashion macintosh to keep ont the
wet.' whats that !"--"Why, if YOU
cat rcd-herrn for breakfast you'll be dry
all day."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

LIFE of TneMAs CARLYI.E-A late English
publication contains the following interesting
sketch of the early lie of Carlyle, celebrated for
the originality and power Of his Writings;
CARLYLE is borderer The village of Eccleie-
chan in Annandalc, has the honor OF giving hun
birth. From our admiration of the genius OF
Carlyle, we lately made g pilgrimage 10 his ma
tive village and learned few particulars o! his
early history. His father. who was crcaltablc
woman, in comfortable circumstances was a
man of strong and original mind, of very superior
intelligence for his opportunities and station IN
society; and much respected for his moral worth
and street, though somewhat awkward honesty.
By the villagers he seems to have been regard
ed as quite an oracle; and they still relate many
instances of his striking original observations and
rich sarcastic wit. His mother, who Is still llv-
ing, and can enjoy with a parents pride and
pleasure the celebrity of her distinguished son. Is
also u very superior, sensible and plous woman.
To this excellent mother he owes much Tor the
pans and care with which she lmbued his youth
| ul mind with the principles OF religion and that
love OF truth and virtue winch characterlses his
writings: and her sollcitude, we were informed,
/ is well repaid by- the more than fial affection OF
her son, who venerates her with devotion aio-
preaching to idolatry.
From school he was in due time sent 10 col
lego. where he ounda wider field Tor the exercise
OF his powers and more opportunities OF justly es-
/ tinating them by a comparison with those o!
others. As student he was highly distinguish
cd and though seldom or never seen at his
books, was always thoroughly master OF the sub
lects treated OF IT. his classes. In mathematics,
especially, he greatly excclled aud when very
Young obtained the notice and friendship OF sir
John Leslie, who, in his edition OF Eucid,s t1!e-
mcn:s makes honorable mention Of NJ. Carlyle
as his ingenious young friend Tie afterwards
entered the Divinity Hall, and delivered at least
one discourse in presence OF the professor and stu
dents of theology, which was much applauded
His views. however with regard 10 q profession
having undergone strange change, he de:oteo
himself Tor a time to the study OF law, which moi
being altogether to his taste he afterwards rein
pushed, and was Tor some time engaged as a
teacher in mathematics, before entering or h:
career OF authorship. Among the most distm
guishcd of his fellow students was the Rev. Ed
ward Irving.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

i JOHN JACOB AsroR, the millionaire, says
that it cos; HIM more labor and genius to make
his .frst th0usGnd dollars, than all the millions
that followed; and that now, were he a Young
man. he would rather undertake. at the hazard
OF losing his life, the task of making hundred
thousand dollars on the foundation OF one thou
sand than one thousand out of nothing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22
ORR. MONDAY MORNING, MAY o2. 1913.

The same Com,aee, through the Rev Dr. Ely also re-
ported in favor Of holding general eShoatioa and PRAYER
On THURSDAY evening next. which accepted.
The Assembly ;hen private after which
IL adjourned until MONDAY morning o'clock having
ceped invitation the Institution for tbs Blind
o'clock in the afternoon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22
WHOLE NO. 6JS.
sANpS'S SARSAPARILLA.
This MEnICINE- stands nnryalled. lhas

MIS- MEDICINE stands unrlyd!led, toaSrd as
II rneiits for the removal AMI RADICAL
cure of hose diseases which, peculiarly ADAPTED be
in entire vegetable ni composed OF the choicest selection
" ia-rsent winch actin cuDSOnaHce with the laws mat
govern the animal ouomv enabled 10 throw on
ui>ease take healthy action, aud the owsrs OF nature
sumo ltr natural functions Thousands and have les
siS; 70 ITS ethcasy removing various chopic tuon
a. aiS5s oI'sntung unhealthy dspaved state OF
.e DV' ana Other uldS scToUla enlargement at the
Slsld, rheumatism and unblso salt rhcgm ringwoEm bar
u itc eczema and other similar affections safety and
ssctuay cured BY ITS use but BY the chosen few tins
Is termed quackery, the subject requires passing
me What quackery !nd who ls f3gac
Is o serious moment and As the preservation of health
10 o. TITLED wn ltls Of the greatest Consequence
Wes disease INV aides our physical frame take prompt and
efficient measures 70 eP the attack Whether he who stands
ON his reserved rights, and pTescribs al lh the most
powerful agents including most vueut potsonS
and IN case nj fatal termination. SIMPLY that the patient
died of -, or he who By laboriOus aud long continued i
reStisatiou, draws fGrh from the srcana Of nature hidden
stores Of useful SnoTs and applies tie benefit su
iecug humanity Tslns his reputation rh, result
most ed public confidence ihs afflicted can determine
the mark Of weak and nreludced mad 10 reject any
thing false because does with own econ
cened notions; but II evidence of noble aud seuerou
nf.,l.r
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

FIRE IN WEsrcHEsrEx CouSry.-Ihe house OF
Thomas {. Field, Harrison Town, Westminster
County, was on the 10th inst. destroyed by fire.
with nearly all ITS contents The loss fails hca-
viiy on the widow Mary Griffin, who occupied a
par, OF the house. Most OF her furniture and
clothing were destroyed The whole loss Is est
mated at $4,000; no insurance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

POARDING-A few single gentlemen or gentle,
1'sn with their wives De accommodated with board IN
snail private family with furnished uuianished rooms
az moderate prices. The house large and s.cious-pl,r
with ever! convenience has been recently paated and ryrry
article OF furniture * etrsly The unexcep,ons-
street. myls iv
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

70. HEALTH, QUIET AND COMFORT-,The Ora
ham House 60 Barcayseet, Newly ork, prole advantages
are rarely offered 1t is e-iby located on clean and airy
street very near The business part OF me city and IN the imme
am, neat while its table supplied with
the b,t Vegetables and Fruits that can be procured excluding
entirely Animal Food and srmulans Of all kinds Charles
moderate aud every effort made render Boares comica-
bic. Shower Baths FREE. Remember. 63 DarcaY.st.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

ID way IN pleasant family may De had for small family.
aad also fog TWO shne cen,lemen Address Clinton Up
ree Post Ohice. mac t>
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-05-22

pOARDlNG.-Tw or three Gentlemen can b.,
~ accommodated wiki handsome and pleasant rooms No
SIS Broadway opposite Niho'S Garden
Also. good Room the second floor with closets az
tiched, suitable for gentleman and his wife.
my29 3t* WM BROADHURST.