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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

an Intelligent Dqg.-'rho Troy Wing relates
the following anecdote Of a Newfoundland dog -
On certain Sunday, after church, the family
were assembled in The drlwing.room, and eve
ry member oft with one exception, occupied in
reading. The dog, after making reconnaissance
Of the party, proceeded on his own accord to the
library, and, taking down book from the shelves,
returned and presented it to the individual who
was unproyded with that convenient instrument
ofwhiling away the long quarter Of an hour be-
fore dinner.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

The meeting at the court house on Tuesday
was one of the largest and most respectable ga
therings Of the democracy that ever took place in
this county. The honest yeomanry of the coun.
uy--the "bonc and sinew Of the land" were there,
and showed, by the interest and active part they
took in the proceedings that they were awake and
determined to be feh in the coming contest. Our
spacious court house was filed almost to suiioca-
ton by the immense concourse, and their proceed
ings may be safely regarded as tho voice of the
whole dsmocracy-of the PEOPLE Of "Old Demo
cratic La Sale,
Speeches were made by Mr.. Gregg, of Juliet,
Hon. John Persons, of Will county, and Mr..
Barber, Of Indian precinct in this county. Mr..
Gregg was first called out, and his speech,
though evidently entirely unprecedented, was
listened to with deep interest, and elected loud
and frequen. applause. lie depicted with great
force the importance Of the approaching contest
as well for members of congress in August next
as for president in 1874, and showed the necess-
ty of early and efficient organization to secure
success He also referred to the doings of our
democratic legislature; showed that when they
met at Springfield last December they found the
state without means or credit, and disgraced; and
that she had been raised up from that degrading
condition and now occupied high and honorable
place.--Thc speech Of Judge Pearsons also elici-
ted frequent applause. He was peculiarly happy
in porirsying the illusiveness Of the promises Of
whiggery. and repeatedly convused the house
with laughter. For his generous cShortation to
the democracy to extend liberal support to their
presses The Judge is entitled to the thanks Of the
democratic editors, who think at least they have
too much reason TO complain Of that indifference
towards them by the party which the Judge SO
earnestly reprehcnded. no speech was listen
ed 10 with more enchanted interest than the short
but pointed ono Of Mr. Barber. II WINS delivered
BY Mr.. B. o. chairman Of the committee on reso-
Iu,ions, In explanation and support Of the first
Iour resolutions reported by the committee.
lie showed that all the div ions Of the democracy
d this county heretofore hi e resulted from mat
ention 70 one Or more Of th principles laid down
i these resolutions, and enf ICED the Importance
I attending " diem 10 Juia His very ssnsi-
u Jcmsskt nsae dsspia s's'sn Z and WV have
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07
WIN. NJ. TRUE, Secretary.

TIE Larger and the Dcril; or, Suit
in Chaacery.-The following most laugh
able anecdote points to very grave fact,
with an emphasis as forcible as it is ANU
sing:
Ii seems that "once upon time
person who was not satisfied with his lot
in life sought an interview with the devil,
for the purpose of ascertaiuing whether
he could not make an arrangement which
would improve his circumstances. His
Satanic Majesty was "every thing that
was oblging," and soon the following
bargain was struck: The devil agreed,
for the term of ten years. 10 allow his cll-
ent "the full swing of this world. He
was 10 do precisely what he pleased,
upon condition, that at the end OF the
term he was TO surrende. himself as the
absolute property of the devil, TO be dealt
with as the devil might please.
Well, time passed on, the person en-
ployed himself to "the top Of his BENT
"wearing purple and fine linen," &C..
until the sand of the tenth year had well
nigh run out. Then he became uneasy,
and he went TO his friend the devil, to as
certain if he could not get release from
his bargain or al least effect compro-
mise. Much to his dismay he found his
friend utterly impraclicable.--Shylock-
like, he claimed the penalty of the
"bond," and turned deaf ear to his eli
ent's entreaties.
In despair the person sought a lawyer
and stated his case--aller which he, with
his legal friend, repaired TO the quarters
ofthe devil and made sundry propositions
to him, all of which were rejected. At
last the lawyer, in passion, shook his
fist in the devils face and said TO him,
"club- footed, horn.headed, iong-,ailed,
imp of darkness, I've got you now; if
you don't accept the last proposition
made you, I'll put You in chancery, sir;
yes, sir, I'll put you in chancery, and
then wen see when you get out" The
devil turned rs white as shee,--his tail
as timber as rag--and in a trembling
voice he said, "ra,her than 60 into chan
Gerry, sir, III give the man up---take him.
my good cir, and do what you please
with him.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Decision IN regpd 10 Roads.--ln the supreme
court of New York, in the case of Tayler VS.. Por.
ter and Ford, decided at the last January term it
was held Nelson, chief justice. disscntng,) that
the statute authorizing the laying out of private
roads without the consent of tho owners of the
land over which they pass, is unconstitutional and
void. According to this decision, of course a ST.
miar statute in this state would be unconstitu
tonal.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Pardon IF The RhOde Island .ReJek. The
governor and council of Rhode Island have order
ed noie proseqii to be entered agains, each OF
the indictments now pending at Newport, against
individuals who committed tho horrible crime of
treason in advocating the dreadful hcresy that
majority of the people have righ, to govern in
the British ''colony Of Rhode Island aud Provi-
dence Plantations"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Curious StaiiaesA correspondent, of the
Lancaster (Pa. Examiner furnishes the following
curious Statistics of Lancaster county," which
no assures the editor are correct They show
a singular state OF society in that region. The
great amount of "pcitcoat government" is
truly astonishing, and tho very small proportion
of "happy matches" is enough to discourage
any bechelor, old or young, May it not be that
the latter is attributable to the grca, prevalence Of
the former! This is very important question,
and well worthy the attention of philosophers.
DIVISION FiRsr-IlLayied Ploph.
NhoIe number Of nersnns a., the Ln,l, 90
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another Learned Bhcismah.--A singular in
stance was mentioned before the synod of Alaba-
ma, in its session last January, which ought to be
recorded among the cases of the pursuit of know
ledge under difficulties A colored man, aSlage,
Of extraordinary character, 1t was stated, had ac-
CURED without any instruction, a classical edu-
cation. He was blacksmith. and first learned
the letters of the alphabet by inducing his mas
tors children and others to make the letters, one
at time, on the door Of his shop. In this way
he famiarized himself with the letters and their
names. tie then learned to put them together
and make words, and soon was able tc read. He
then commenced the study of arithmetic, and then
English grammar and geography. l, was also
stated that he is now able to read the Greek Tes-
lament with case, has some knowledge of the La
tin language and even commenced tho study OF
the Hebrew language, but reinquished it in con-
sequence of not having suitable books 1t was
stated that hc studied at night till to y o'clock
He is between 30 and IS years Of age, and is will
ling to go out as a missionary to Africa, under
the Assembys board. This is as rare a case as
any we have heard Of and more than equals, in
some rcspects the perseverance Of the learned
Burritt,
tis. - ftHt
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

or At length i. has been permitted us to be-
hold the merry countouance of Spring. Since
Saturday last he has been with us in all his glory,
and never was his advent hailed with more joy.
The ice has not yet left tho river but it cannot
stay more than day or two longer And then
navigation will commeuce---and then we shall
have boats here, and ooh, tina, will joyful, &c.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

rr Court has done but little since its meeting
a week ago. This is attributable to the bad health
of Judge RoniNsoN, who has had ascverc bilious
attack, and has been confined to his room since
Monday. He is, however, we are happy to learn,
again couvalescen,, and it thought, will be able
to take the bench by Monday.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

or The mails arc at present very irregular
There has been none from tho south since Tues
day, and the eastern mail also filled this morning
Owing doubtless, to tho advent Of spring, melt
ing of snow, rising Of streams &c.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

QTThe name of Georgetown, in Kendall coun-
ty, was changed to Naoak by the late cgisla-
ture, and not to NeiDto,Cn, as was enormously
stated by us sumo weeks ago on the authority of
the "Lcgisatvc State Register"
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yyEsaG rrEEV4NG.

A meeting of the wings of La Sale
county was held at the court house on the
9TH inst. at one o'clock. WIN. RICHAKD-
SON, Esq, was appointed chairman, and
WIN. NJ. TRUE secretary.
On motion of II. l.. Dickey, Esq,
Messrs. J. C. Champlin, M. Fl. Swift,
B. Thompson, a. A. Fisher, and DIR.
Schermerhorn were appointed a commit
tee to draft resolutions to be presented at
an adjourned meeting.
Adjourned to Monday next at - o.
clock, at the court house.
WIN. RICHARDSON, Pres.
WIN. NJ. TRUE, Secretary.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Gen. Bsnnett.-Eas,crn papers state that the
Gen. is in Plymouth, Mass, wher he is abou. to
take to himself tho better half. The Times,
says, 'wc pity the lady"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Clericm HumOr.-rhere is good an
ecdote told in the Foreign Quarterly Re-
view, of an eccentric Neapolitian friar,
named Rocco, who once maintained, in
argument with Castilian that there was
not single Spaniard in Heaven. The
Castlian was startled at so unexpected a
declaration, but Rocco maintained the
truth of it. "a few were let in at first"
he said, "but they smoked so many cigars
that the madonna and the other virgins
were fairly sick; so st. Peter set his wits
to work to find out how he might rid them
Of such disagrceable guests. He sent a
crer into every part of heaven to proclaim
that bull-fght was to be held outside the
gate. Thereupon every Spanish saint,
without exception, ran off to see the show ,
and he took care never to let another
Spaniard in again"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

General Jackson completed the 10Th year of his
life on the 18th of March last. He was born 18th
of March, i7tS. "
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Yanhes Confrieancs. Boston, Masa., they
have five or SIX machines for knitting stockings
Without seams, prOpelici by dog power
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Rhode Lirnd.--Thc election Of governor in thi
state takes place on the fifth instant.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07
safety of s,ca mboat pn..cngcrs.
Congress mas amended the former Ia

Congress has amended the former law
upon this subject giving power to the Sec
rotary of the Navy to organize board of
three examiners, who shall be well ac-
quanted with the steam engine whose
duty it shall be to make experimental trial
of such inventions and plans designed TO
prevent the explosion of steam-boilers and
collapsing of Aues, as they may deem
worthy Of examination, and report the
result Of their experiments, with an eX-
preston of their opinion as to the relative
merits and efficacy of such inventions and
plans, whichsreport the secretary shall
cause to be laid before congress at lis
next session. 1t is also made the duty
of said examiners to examine and report
the relative strength Of copper aud iron
boilers Of equal thickness, and what a.
mount Of steam to the square inch when
sound, is capable Of working with safe
ty; and whether hydrostic pressure, or
what other plan, is best for testing the
strength of boilers under the inspection
laws and what limitations as to the force
or pressure of steam to the square inch. IN
proportion to the ,ascertained capacity OF
the boiler to resist, it would be proper 10
establish by law for more certain perven-
ton of explosions.
The Inspector is authorized to cause
the boats to be provided with such addi-
tiona means or apparatus, for steering,
to be located in such part of the vessel as
may best bring 1t under the control of
the pilot, or helmsman, when driven from
the wheel by fire, as he may deem pro-
per, and no boat exclusively propelled by
steam can be registered, unless the own
err, master, or other proper persons shall
file with the collector a certificate of the
inspector, stating that suitable means
have been provided 10 steer the boat in
case the pilot, or man at the wheel, is
driven thereirom by fire.
1t is made lawful for all vessels or
boats propelled in whole or in part by
steam, and which shall be provided with
additional apparatus or means to steer the
same. as required by the act, to use wheel
or tiller ropes, composed of hemp or 9TH
cr good and sufficient material, around
the barrel or axle of the wheel, Il to a
distance not exceeding twenty-five feet
therefrom, and also in connecting the Ill
Ter TO the rudder yoke with iron rods or
chains used for working the rudder
Provided, That no more rope for this pur-
pose shall be used than is sufficient to ex-
tend from the connecting points of the
tiller or rudder yoke placed in any work
ing position beyond the nearest blocks or
rollers, and give sufficient play 10 work
the ropes on such blocks or rollers And
provided further. That there shall be
chains extending the whole distance Of the
ropes, so connected with the tiler or rud-
der yoke, and attached or fastened to the
tiller or mdder yoke, and the iron chains
or rods extending toward the wheel, in
such manner as will take immediate
effect and work The rudder. in case the
ropes are burnt or otherwise rendered
useless.
]
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or Senator McRoberts, we arc sorry to learn,
is at Cincinnati, confined to his room, by severe
indisposition.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

"A Cute Trick.-The Crawford pa.
Democrat states that few weeks since a
couple of men came through Meadville in
search of fellow named Blanchard. who
had stolen horse somewhere in Ohio
Failing to catch Blanchard there. they
passed on towards Erie, leaving inlorma-
ton, however, respecting the rogue and
his crime. On Wednesday last, man
stepped into The Meadville Jail, and in
CURED of Mrs. Throop, the jaioress, for
one Of her sons. Mrs. +. recognized
him a, once as an old boarder. who was
none other than the thief Blanchard
Without expressing her knowledge of
his recent offence, she entered into con-
versation with him, and soon after asked
him il he "wouldn't like to see his old
quarters" He replied in the affirmative,
and Mrs. +. Immediately ushered hun
into his former place Of lodging. No
sooner, however, had he entered the room,
to crafty his curiosity, than Mrs. H..
quickly closed the door, and. turning the
key, informed tho astonishcsl and oulwit.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-04-07

Turkish Opinion Of Amaieanc.-In the volume
recently published by the Rev. Justin Perkins,
giving an account of his residence in Persia, a.
mong the HISTORIANS we find the following anec-
dote:-
We travelled six hours, and encamped
a mile before reaching the village of Cher
chez, which contains about fifty Turkish
families. Towards the close of our ride
we left the stream, and gradually rose
until we came again into the region of
snow. There, however. it was rapidly
melting, and the pastures were becoming
green. When sent our servant to the
village for milk, the villagers called out
to him as he approached, and made his
request, mo; you have come here with
Moscoy Russian, go OFF" But when he
told them that was an American gentle
man, they all exclaimed, "You are very
welcome :" and an old gentleman gave
him gallon of milk for fourpence. The
Russians are detested in both Turkey
and Persia. Both countries have, within
a few years, groaned under the devaSta-
tons of Russian armies. Whereas,
Americans are regarded by all classes in
these countries--even by those who have
so vague notion Of the New World as
TO suppose it to be situated in the skies,
as nation Of phiianthropists. May
America establish its claims TO that high
character by scattering the rich blessings
oflght, knowledge and salvation over all
the world.
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The report tnat the Dutch have takon Holland
Is coniradiclel by The Tlabacioo Chronicle. n. !.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-09
THE MADDENED GLOBE

Is assaing the President for retaining in Of
fee certain persons who once voted against
Mr.. Van Buren,. Such is the charge made
against the President. We believe none of the
officers under the ban OF the Globe have proved
to be swindiers and defduHeTs-the President
escapes that ignominy at all events. We have
heard Of no appointments made by President
Tyler likely to injure the Republican party
more than some that were made duriag the
Globes official career. We allude TO the Swart-
wouts, the ultra men, whom the Globe cher
ishes as the only honest men"
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The subjoined list of the deaths which have
occurred on board the ship Boston, SINCE she
lief. The United States. with all the particulars
tina, could be collected concerning the residence,
&c. of the deceased, is published for the iniorma
lion of their relatives and friends:
Samuel Smith, April q, ls4l, Cape Town; from
Inbec. Maine mother, Mrs. Ann Colfroy.
Peter Fits, March 10, ls42, at sea from island
Nor,iewe East Frieslsnd, Hanover; has brothers
and sisters.
L. s, Wright, June q, l842, at Macao; from
Marlborough, N. H.
John Hart, July 20, Isa2, at Macao; from Stock
holm; has sister in Boston.
John Osborne, October &C. 1912, of Anger; from
Lubec, Maine.
Lawrence Hoiford, November l6, 1912, at sea /;
has family in Philadelphia.
William Meek, November 10, 1912, at sea; frem
Pennsylvania; left win in favor Of Wal er SwoPe,
quarter gunner.
BENJAMIN Murphy, November ~, 1892 at sea
parents in Washington, d. c. fa,herin-law, James
Million.
James Addison, November 20, 1912, at sea has a
mother at Toronto, Upper Canada, named Harriet
Addison
William Smith, February ID, ls43, at sea has q
family in Baltimore.
William Bell, June 90, ls43, at Rio de Janeiro
will in favor of his wife Isabella Abbot, Carlisle
England; VIM. Richardson, keeper of the Lanca
shire Tavern, N. Y, executor.
David s. Pond, July IA, l943; Pond was from
Burlington Conn; sister and brother living.
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I)I T. ID.


At Peru, Illinois, on the 9th ullimo, after Few
hours illness, FREDERICK HALL, NJ. d., Ill. D.,
Of this city aged Ga.
In the death Of this distinguished and ardent yotary
Of science our city has sustained loss which may
well be pronounced almost irreparable Professor II
has been known for long series Of years throughout
our country Of most eminent and success.
ful chemists mneralogists, and geologists, and in
these department Of scientific inquiry has established
a reputation surpassed by few.
lie born in Vermont, graduated in 1903 at
Dartmouth College, was subsequently, Professor Of
Natural Philosophy in Middebury College after
wards President Of Mount Hope College, Balt-
more and at the time Of his death was Professor Of
Chemistry in the Medical Department Of the Colum-
ba College in this city. IN all OF these responsible
situations he distinguished for punctuaiiy, skill
and ability In the discharge Of his duties, aud UNI
formly commanded the attention and respect Of his
pupils as we'll as the confidence and affection OF his
colleagues. lie was ardent and enthusiastic m The
pursuit Of knowledge, and was exceedingly happy
aud instructive IN bis mode Of impaning ms vast
stores to Others. HE possessed MIND naturally quct,
ready and reten,ive and had greatly improved II by
assiduous study and extensive travel
DR. H. was also distinguished by the munricont
Iiberality with which he contributed 10 The bcncyo-
lent and literary Institutions Of the county strk-
ing instance Of which occurred but few yeas SINCE
10 the contribution Of 5000 TO AID his respected
Alma AIat,r in the establishment Of new Professor
ship besides an extensive and rare cabinet oi nine
rails, "a part Of bis splendid collecton) valued at
$500 more.
IN fine as q scholar, a gentleman and Christian,
pr Hall, will long be remembered and reNered W.
this community and by most numerous aud rcsPecta'
BILE circles m other parts Of our country
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THE GLOBES FAMILIARITY WITH THE
HON. ID LEVY

On Monday the Globe spoke Of the move
ments ofthe Hon. ID. Levy, as il its informa-
ton had been communicated by the distinguish
ed Republican member from Florida in person.
The Globe doubtless designed to create the i'm
preston abroad that the Democratic members
elect, as a matter of course, acknowledge its
supremacy and bow in humility to its dctation.
Yesterday we were amused to find in the
Globe the following reluctant correction:
CoRREcuoS.-W were mistaken Yesterday in
what was said Of MIR. Levy. in c,nnexion with the
election news from Mr. Stanly's district Mr.. L.,
we understand, had selected and marked the seat
three or four weeks ago, in accordance with the prac
tico In such cases"
And so it will be with its fulsome aattery Of
General Saunders, of North Carolina. Hear
ing that the General was likely to be elected to
Congress, the Globe, though it never said
word in his favor during the canvass, but, on
the contrary, did every thing in its power in favor
OF the cause of Mr.. CLAW, at once despatched
the General with hollow compliments, as if il
thought that by such means the. Generals rofc
could be secured next winter