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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

The New York Herald of the 9Th inst, after
giving table Of tho prices Of American stocks in
London a, the sailing of the last steamer hither,
comments MS follows:
Here is very general advance Of pri-
ces without any or very few stocks hav-
ing been returned to this country showing
a very marked return Of confidence, not
withstandng the rabid tone of the tory
prints. Every vessel, which has since
left this side has carried better accounts
of the general improvement in affairs
here, and the boat which left yesterday
carried news Of the taking Of the govern
men, five per cent, loan, and its advance
to five per cent. premium. The object of
the mission Of the Illinois commissioners
had been announced before their arrival,
and from those most interested, the pro-
position was favorably entertained. The
object is so well calculated to procure Ill
innate payment of the debt, and the dis
position Of capitalists so prone TO settle,
that there is very little doubt Of success
in that quarter. This feeling is well de-
scribed in the following extract from the
London Times, a paper famous for lis at
tacks upon American credit. A cores
pendent of the Times closes as fol-
lows in relation to the Pennsylvania pro-
position -
There is but one course for Ms to pursue, and
we must he unanimous in il to be successful, viz
to button up our pockets, listen to no PROPOSE
tons, however pIausihly put, bu, scout from our
houses, our society, and all intercourse, every
American, and any emissnries they may send
here, until they shall have paid up all arrears OF
debt. Convinced that all we have at stake with
these people depends upon our doing so, forgive
me for implorng the aid Of your valuable columns
to impress that conviction upon all those who
have already suffered, and to prevent any more
victims to American dishonesty.
On this the "Timcs," remarks as fol-
lows -
This is so wholly absurd, that, except as GU
riosly in its way. Their would be no excuse for
placing i, before the public eye When man
is absolutely bankrupt, whether from knavery or
imprudence-and the same reasoning will apply
TO State governmonts-the effort natural is, no,
to irritate and annoy him f,r what is past and ir-
reirevabc, but to get out of him as good Givi-
dcnd as circumstances may permit.
|. is on this ground alone that Illinois
makes the compromise. She does not
ask them to give up their bonds, but 10
take the canal, finish it and pay them
selves. AS the parties interested have
expressed themselves in favor Of this
movc-success is nearly certain.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

S,meihing Singuhr-Near Fort Winnebaso,
the Burlington Gazette says the Wisconsin and
Fox rivers run parallel to each other, though in
opposite directions. The distance between them
is but mile and quarter. They are simply Sc
paratcd by plain or fiat piece of ground, and,
what is remarkable, in high water they overflow
and run into each other, and thus become united.
Almost ever since the snow melted last spring,
they have been thus connected. The fiat scpara-
ting them has been covered with water to the
depth Of four fect-somc say six--,hc present sea-
son, or suiliccn, to admit steamboat to navigate
up tho Wisconsin, across the fiat, anG thus find
its way down the Fox river into lake Michigan.
at Green Day A canal could easily he cons,ruc-
ted, one mile and quarter in length. which would
most cilecualy unto tho waters Of the Mississip'
pi with those of the grea. lakes
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21
DR.. Richard Murphy.

There is ut present great rejoicing in The wing
camp. from the fact that DR.. MuRPnr has come
on, as an Independent, candidate for congress in OPP
position To Col. Wentworth, the regularly nomi-
mated candidate Of the democratic party. The
Colonel has long been thorn in the side of the
wings, and they now think he will be defcacd,h by
disunion ia our ranks, and this so clevacs them
that their joy is unboundcd. Not only do the
wing, Of Illinois rejoice, hut oil over the Union
their pIesses are hcra'dlng forth the glad news
that "ong John, the tall locof9co Of Illinois, will
be beaten by ,uilg for congress" Their woe
bcgone eoun,enances are lit up Ivy an air or tri-
umph, anI already may be noticed in their looks
lac ecr at tho democrats for the foolish and igno-
minaus dcfea, they are abou, to submit, 10.
Sialhe 'ciigs he ErdtiGed or shall their jig
be turned into chagrinP In oil sincerity and re.
spcct we put this question to Dr. MuHrnr {!
When VIC take into contemplation the past labors
moeracy, ana the energy .ui "rr",.", e."oe.:,y
with which he has combai,cd tho wings. we can.
not be forced into the bclieftha he is now willing
10 be the means Of defeating the principles for the
success Of which he hut lately so noby contend
cd. Has lie seriously reflected on tho consequent
COS Tia. may result TO the democratic party from
the defeat Of Col. Wentworth Tha, wing prnci
Piles are the same now as of old /; that the Same
prosctipiive spirt-the same tyranny and opprcs.
sion will he exercised now should they bc placed
in power as in days gone by' and has be reflected
that il he defeats Col Wentworth, he also defeats
his honest and eonfding poliicol fiends---fricnds
battle aud who now deserve better treatment at
his hands,
If Col. Wentworth has in any manner wrong
ed DR.. Murphy, let the difficulties between them
he settled in the proper way, but let not tho de-
mocratic party nj large suffer on their account
Democratic principles nrc loo precious to fall
sacrifice to individual piqucs-thcy have cost too
much labo. 10 DO made the sport of petty factions
The hes, heads aud purcs, hearts OF the country
have devoted years OF toll to building them up
let them lot he pulled down by scldshncss, ha.
trod, or mcrcennry ambition.
DR.. Murphy has long been regarded as an Elf
cicnt laborer in the democratic cause, and we
should be unwililng-as well FOR his own sake as
for the sake Of the democratic paIty---,o geo him
sacrifice himself to crafty mere personal piquc.
We stll hope that he will yet suffer himself to be
guided by an enlightened consideration OF duty,
and, il be cannot lend his aid TO secure, he will,
at all events nc. exert himself 10 prevent, glor.
Gus victory Of tho democratic pnriy Of the ath con-
grcssonal dislric! on the frs, Monday Of August
next.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

The Citizen Soldier.

We have for some time been in tie receipt Of
paper with the above title, published in PhIslel-
phia by Messrs I. r. & a. II. Di!ier. III. prin.
ted weekly, on large sheet and new, small type,
at Two Dollars per annum, in advance. AS its
title indicates it is devoted to the interests Of the
volunteer and withdrawing for its main ohjcc,
the general dfusionn Of military knowledge am.
ong the people, and the erection of national de-
fence that will be efficient in every emergency, by
making every cii-en'also a solder 1t will how
ever be found interesting paper to all classes OF
society Every body will be delighted with itssplen-
did original cngravings, and interested in reading
its able original histories Of noted military cam
pogns, its sketches of distinguished military cha
ractcrs, &c. &c. And it does not lack for gene
raj intelligence, facctiG, &c.-We know of no pa
per printed in any Of the eastern cities a, 81 per
annum to which we would not prefer the Citizen
SOLDIER.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

Hiching apparatus. have machine
for Matching eggs now actually in use in London
bringing out the little chickens in hroods Of ties
and hundreds, with ell the punctualiiy of old hens.
The following is the advertisement, Of the machine
as given in the London papers of the 81 inst;
H1,ciing Apparatus Reduced prices from
eight to sixteen guineas.) --Messrs. Todd & Son,
Of Bury ST., Bloomsbury, beg to call the attention
Of the public to their portable patent Matching aud
Rearing Apparatus, being the original manufac-
turers. This successful invention is capable Of
Matching, at a ;riling expense. any number OF
game and poultry eggs Of all sorts from 80 TO 200
at ono time, and possesses the further recommen-
dasion OF rearing the young birds at all seasons,
and Of furnishing poultry for the table at atriiing
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

"Spring and Phelps both passed here, to-day,
on their way south TO see Dodge. Verify the
wing party is "looking up As Phelps is very
popular with certain class, some think Spring
will yet resign in his favor. Letter 10 HE tdiior
fhe Chicago Democrat, dafed OPlain, Jaiy 10.
How consoling i; must be to the wing party in
this ds,ric, to have such able champions assisting
their candidate, as Dodge and Phelps! How
favorably it speaks Of the hm,esiy, piriue, and
steady HABITS Of the wing candidate. to be found
rm in arm with such worthless How the me-
chnnic and merchant, the landlord and day labor
or, will rally when these worthy defenders oftheir
property come among them. When such men
oppose democratic men and measures, the people
may rest satifed that the ciidcl is safe. Their
foul calumny and base prolligacy, can not infect
the pure atmosphere of a viT'uous people.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21
WIscousin Money.

We discover by the 81, Louis papers that con-
siderable excitement prevails in tina, city respec-
ting the paper issues Of tho Wisconsin Murine
4 Fire Insurance Company" The excitement,
we believe first originated with the brokers ,cspcc.
ting the redemption Of bills OF less denomination
than SIS.
Whether the paper issued by this institution
will ever be redeemed has been a matter of spccu.
Iation with many business men for some time
pat, notwithstanding tho bills a, present are
promptly redeemed on presentation. The severe
lesson experience has taught the people OF this
state in regard 10 similar institutions, should not
be forgoiisn. Our farmers, particularly, should
DO on their guard when disposing Of produce at
Chicago. The price now paid FOR the farmers pro.
ducc, il nothing more than iis real value in gold
and silver, and as paper money never exceeds ia
value the precious metals, we ennno, see the ad.
yantrgs or propiety in countenancng tho mere
yepres1ufafpe Of them when tho genuine article
is a. readily obtained.
Tie county IL now rapidly recovering her Tor.
mer prosperity, and liz business in future will
rest upon The solid rock. The oricnl through
which we hsvs juss past, will long be remembered
w tic people, and The recovering energies Of the
counsy should b carefully guarded and sustain.
"a. The swisdiiss spcculst0r and hesnle.s
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Correspondence Of tho Free Trader.
U,SyILrr. Jcly c. lSi3.


Wen,wor,lI's prospects ere cine in this county,
where he will run ahead Of his party In the first
place, we despise Nil boiling congressional nomi-
nations. because they arc 50 important as bearing
upon the presidential, bank, and tariff questions.
man who bolts n congress nomination in this
region, we shall set down certainly for n wing.
Last year, on the canal and Mormon question,
Duncan hca, Ford 5l3 votes. Gov. ford revcr
came To our county al ali.--This wear set down
Springs majority a, 80 or thcreahou's. !: will
not vary c5 either way, unless morr charges are
brought against Wentworth. In that event, he
will he the gamer, as we all lcspise lAa, method
Of ccctioncering.
In Champaign" county, where Duncan beat
Ford %, Wentworth will &c, about 90 majority.
In IroGuois his majority will he at least %
In Mclean the democI ais are hard at work, and
would not be surprised to find him and Spring
running even there.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21
Foreign News,

The steamship Eihernia arrived at Boston on
the Sd inst. bringing news from England up to
the Goth ult
The Repeal excitement in Ireland has not abat-
cd in the least. The crisis is evidently approach
ing.
The Worlds Convention was sitting in London
and American slavery was prominent theme OF
discussion. and American delegates among the
most laxative and denuncatory Of their own
country.
The Illinois commissioners to negotiate the ca
nal loan arrived in London about the 18th. 1t
was, Of course too early for them, at the sailing of
the Hibernia, to know what was their prospect Of
success.
Srndtcich Isi1nds-From the London Times,
tho ministerial organ, it appears that the treaty
which ccled the Sandwich Islands to England,
will not he confirmed The times says, "Al,hough
no blame can be laid on Admiral Paue, for his
share in the transaction, we understand that the
Sandwich Islands are not to be annexed to the do
minions of the British CROWN but arc to DC restor-
ed to the independent authority of the native So
vcrcgn.'
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

We regret 10 state that this distressing disease
has made It's appearance in the southern portion
Of thia county and that i, has prevailed for some
time past in Putnam county. Several deaths have
occurred, bu, we understand every effort Is being
made to prevent the disease from spreading over
the country, by keeping those afflicted with it
from the presence Of such persons as are not
secure from the disease. Persons who are not
fortified ngainst it, should not fail Immediately TO
do SO, either by vaccination or incubation. The
disease, we believe, has not made its appearance
north Of tho Illinois river.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21
Methodist EDiscopnl Church.-Fro

Methodist Episcopal Church.-From
the minutes Of the different conferences of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. just
published, j, appears that the whole num-
Der Of members in the United States is
| ,062 .95l, in Texas 2.73s, and in Iibe-
ria S36; total, l,O6S,525. The increase
last year was l54,624; an increase, we
believe, unparalleled in the history OF this
or any other religious denomination, IN
modern times. There are those vet
living who joined tho Methodist Episco-
pal Church when the whole body Of ITS
members was bu. $4,000, or less than
one-third Of the increase during The last
year. The Wesleyan Me,hodis.s number
only about twice as many members in The
island Of Great Britain, as the additions
made last year TO the Methods: Episco-
,>al Church in America.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

But three weeks now intervene before the cleo
ton. Eeeyy roie giuen FIR the wtig candidates
ior congress wiNhR At lie presidential election in
1874 Let not a vote he lost by supineness or by
divisions. Our opponents cannot defeat US. We
can dcfcm ourselves ,--Sangamo Journal
True, though from the Sangamo Journal, Eve
ry vote given against Col. Wentworth on the frs,
Monday in August next will tell for Henry Clay
in 1914, and might as well he given TO him AT
once. Remember that, boys!
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

Tie Estate Of Gen. Wushiogion.-A correspon-
dent of the Troy Wing states that the Mount Yer
non Estate, which was the home and embraces
the tomb of Washington, may now he bought for
10000. 1t comprises about 1000 acres of land,
IL miles or so south of Washington city, but un-
der poor cultivation, and the buildings much dila
pida,cd General Washngton's garden remains,
including many of the trees he planted and the
plants he imported. The site is beautiful, though
the land is greatly ovcrgrown with bushes
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

GIVE hope every democrat will consider that
the approaching congressional clcc,ionis one dec-
dodly of principle; that individual preferences or
prejudIccs in favor of this or against that man,
should not enter into tho contest. They must DO
left at home. and each one should 60 to the polls
cratic nominee he will hes, further his own polit-
cal preferences, and help onward and upward the
great and good cause.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

Tile Lords Prayer.-lIow many mil.
lions and millions Of times has that Pray
err been offered by Christians Of all de-
nominations So wide, indeed, is the
sound thereof gone forth, tina, daily, and
almost wi,hou, intermission, from the
ends Of the earth, and alar Off upon the
sea, i, is ascending to heaven like incense
and pure offering. Nor needs it the
gift of prophecy to foretell, that though
"heaven and earth shall pass away" these
words Of our blessed Lord "shall not pass
away" till every petition has been an
swered--,ill the kingdom Of God shall
come, and his will be done on earth as 1t
is in heaven.-Wonfgomery.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

Cesar or Nfhng-The Richmond Wing. aar-
med at the signs of disalIec;on, and fearing that,
if the claims Of Mr.. Clay considered dcba,ablc,
he may again be sacrificed to availability, fanti-
cally exclains:
No more compromse! No more temp'rising 4!
No more cowardly capitulatIons with expectancy
CLAY, if he is aire, for the next president. or else
lc, The wing party diehond
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0rlIow gratifying it would he to such men as
Dodge, Smith, & Co, to see Col. Wentworth de-
fcncd! Being destitute of moral or political
character themselves, they seek shelter behind
fair mems characters TO accomplish their purposes.
Their moral and political sins are sufficient 10
sink navy, and we advise all men who respect
their friends aud value their own character, "to
conc out from among them
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21
A National lsnula.

80 H. is~I;"s "s@-",o g. ~shsh ,ho Wig pau
~ arc now contcnding is the establishment of a
national bank, by means of which they promise
may not be improper 10 see how far this pro-
mise is likely to be fulfilled, should the wings get
into power. OF The three presidents which the
late u. S. Bank had-Joncs, Chevcs, and Bijdlc
but onc--Chcyes-le1 the Institution an ho-
nest man, though the character Of all for honesty
and integrity, when they entered the institution,
was above suspicion. Chcvcs was at the head of
the institution but few years, when hc resigned,
and in 1887 he expressed himself in tho following
language with regard to a national bank. Let
those who believe the country can never have
sound currency without such an institution lcad
and ponder.-
am of tho opinion tia, National Bank will
not aid but embardSs the restoration of the cur
rcncy. and that, afterwards, it would bc an ins-
tuition infinitely dangerous under many cfcum-
stances and III many views.
/ ADM, that. under very wise and circumspcct
management, 1t might 10 q useful institution, but
il is as certain as ahy thing depeading on human
action and human ,0W that IL ,oW not be so ma
mayed. Besides, have no doubt congress have
no constitutional power 10 establish such an in
s,tu,ion, and this think has been the clearly cy-
pressed judgment of that school OF public mcn who
claim Mr.. Jefferson ms their head, and who have
administered the government Tor almost 40 years.
The institution of tho late Bank was u depart
uro from the principles OF that school, badly jus,-
fed or rather iamcly excused at the time since
generally regretted by them; and finally Nv them.
selves atoncd for in tho best manner in their pow.
or. 10y putting 1t down.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

Kreos0fe. take krcosote to cure the tooth
ache. Or. Boardman Of Hartford lost his life on
the 25lh ut. from taking this dangerous nostrum
for the toohache. A particle Of il got into his
throat and caused such inflammation rs to stop
the breathing passage. II a regular physician
cannot safely take i, himself certainly it is dam
gcrous article for others to use.
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TwCnty-ThrCC Hundred!

Democrats, what say you, shall the 1900 demo-
cratic majority in this district, as tested at the late
election, he swcllcd to 3,000l 1t can be done.
Nothing but little excrlion on the part of each
Of us is wanting to accomplish it. Vermion Co.
democrats coy they will reduce the wing majority
in their county from 500 down to 200 VIVA,
county will second the efforts of Vcrmilion
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

Loss ofMc Steamship COlumdia-This vessel
left Boston on the LIST inst for Halifax and Liver
pool. One the afternoon Of Sunday. the : inst,
she ran on to a ledge Of rocks of Seal Island,
where she now lies total wreck. The passen-
gers. abou, 100 in number and the crew all saved.
as also the mails.
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Cabinet Appointments.-The Madisonian states
that John Nelson, Of Maryland, has accepted the
appointment rendered him by the president, of
attorney general Of the United States, in the place
of the Hon. Hugh S. Legare. The navy depart
mcnt has been offered to the Hon. David r. Hen
shaw, of Massachusetts,.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-21

C00ncry-As wing song books arc scarce and
difficult of access to all but few fthe head men oil
the party, it will doubtless he gratifying to many
if wc occasionally insert Of those sou-stirring
melodies which produced such brilliant results in
1870 We shall begin with the following, which
was sung in numerous dpggeries by the Buckeye
Bacr," with wonderful effect. We would sug.
ges,, by the way that, as Baer is at present "down
SOUTH in some pcnitentary, we believe, and
therefore cannot OF course be here To speak, sing
&C. for the wings in the prescn, contest, they
will do well to hire H. K. Dodge for that purpose,
who is abundantly qualified to take his place.
The western world the flags unfurlcd,
No faction can divide her,
And all the rest will sign tho test,
Log Cajin and HVd Cider
The squirrel has bushy tail,
The possum's tail is JGr',
That "Old Coon's' tail IL ring d around,
And you can't tell when he's thar!
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Strange Omission.-Thc author of an article
in one of the Boston monthles headed "Westcrn
Statesmen" gives a short sketch Of number of
the great men of the west such rs Allen, Cri,'cn-
den, Clay. Benton, &c, but what is very remark
able, we find in this article nothing said about,
either Giles Spring or Abram Il. Dodge!
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Ptrson MAtr-Thc Midnight Cry Of The 9Th
inst. states tina, Father Miller is rapidly recover
ing from his late illness, and thinks he will soon
be able again to visit his friends. "l'he time"
says the Midnight Cry, "has not ye! arrived to
which he has been looking for the event which is
to come in the dispcnsa,ion of the fulness of
times though he thinks it can be but few
months J;I,lnt His faith is strong as ever"