davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
The Democratic Convc.,io..

The proceedings Of the democratic county con-
vention which met at this place on Tuesday last,
will be found in another column. 1t will be seen
that the convention was we'll attended-every
precinct in the county being fully represented
The nominations made by the convention,
We have placed at the masthead. BY refer
ence to the list of delegates it will be seen that
they were generally prominent, active, and inGu-
entail members Of the party, and there can be no
doubt bu. that they were Thoroughly acquainted
with and competent to carry out the views and
feelings of the democratic party Of the county.
To say that they did not do it, would be rohec-
ton upon the honesty of their motives which we
would not take i upon ourselves to make. If re-
speclabiliy and competency in the delegates who
composed the convention are any guarantee as to
the uprighlness Of its proceedings, then are the no.
limitations made on Tuesday last fully entitled 10
the acquiescence Of the party.
0fthe qualifications of the nominees for the re.
spectiye offices to which they have been named.
we deem 1t unnecessary to speak. The people
OF the county generally are as capable of judging
OF them as we are, and, we have no doubt, will
deal fairly and justly with them.
II has been suggested to us, however, that as
Mr.. Noble, the nominee for treasurer aud assessor
is little acquainted throughout, the county, word
in regard to him at this time would not be ou, Of
place. Upon inquiry, we learn, from a source in
which we have implicit confidence that he is one
OF the very best men in our county, of retired and
unassumng habits, and every way qualified to
discharge the duties of the responsible Office to
which he has been nominated.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
Ottawa, HI, Friday, May IL, 1913,
NOTICE!

1aree NUMBERS more wW complete lie Mrd
VOL his paper. We tale this occasion to ia
form those Uho are indebted To as, that one ofMe
firm 'oW call personally on erery delinquent after
The close Of The p0iame, and as our demands are
small and scattered all oper the co,nty, zee expect
10 hare them paid Without calling u second time.
Those ~hO hare taken the paper for The toO or
three years past, and hare mol settled FIR The same,
are politely informed that our ink and paper cast
money and that in justice 10 ourselves and our
PAYING SUBSCRIBERS, ue must erase their names
from our list and proceed 10 collect By h,o Jpay-
ment be not made defue the Commencement IF the
jourth VOL
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
HIovcincuta Texns.

| We observe, by an article in the New Orleans
| Bee of the ed ut., that some very important
movements are at present discussed in Texas in
regard TO the future policy of tina; government.
The Bee says, 1--WE understand that, amongst
other schemes for the ameoralon of the country.
that of converting it into free state is openly al-
vocated. The proprietors o! land and those Of the
shareholders who own immense tracts of territory,
have taken it into their heads that il they prohibit
the importation Of slaves and pass laws in favor
OF emancipation, emigration from the northern
portion of Europe, especially from England, will
set in with such force as to enhance the value Of
their lands beyond the loss sustained by gradual
emancipations, even if England did not agree to
make some compensation for the freed slaves. of
which expectations are entertained by many"
The Texan Times, Telegraph, and Houston
ian notice these schemes with indignation, but
from the tone of the administration press, it would
appear that the president favors it.
The adoption of such schemes would indeed he
a most singular move in Texas. After the south
ern states have expended their blood aud treasure
in aiding her to throw of the yoke Of Mexican
tyranny, she would be paying them her debt of
gratitude in pretty coin, by placing herself under
British influence, and making her fair land the
home of the English abolitionsts and negro steal
srs, who would perpetuay be melting the slaves
Of the southern states to rebellion, and embroing
her in petty strifes with her neighbors. Better
Tar both for Texas and this country had she never
been severed from Mexico
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Eriol Steam Cariege.-The English papers
brought over by the Britannia are filled with de-
tails and pictures Of flying machine that has been
invented and constructed by Mr. Henson, Of
London. Ills intended to be propelled by steam
engine Of 80 horse power, and the whole weighs
but about 5000 pounds. Ilhas not ye, been tried,
but the English papers teen with the most san
guine expectations and lofty imasnings respect
ing it, considering il as settled that
On chcrubim aud seraphim,
Full royalty twill ride;
And on the wings of mighty winds,
Come tapping DER this side.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Bank Lmds.-The lands belonging
TO the State Bank Of Illinois are ADVERT.
sed for sale in the Springfield papers.
The first sale to take place on the 18th
Of the present month at Alton, the second
at Galena on the 22nd, the third a, Chi
cago on the goth, and 4th on the Sd day
Of June in Springfield. The last sale
will embrace real estate in Sangamon,
Morgan Logan, Menard, Schuyler, AL.
ANS, Fulton, Knox, Scott, Mclean, Iro-
quois, Brown, vsrmillion, Dewitt and
Woodford counties. One, two and three
years credit will be given and the ccrif.
icates on The bank will be taken in pay.
mcn,. The cost to the bank Of The whole
Of the real estate advertised was more than
a million Of dollars ~ Peoria Press.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

F3h Congressional District. --The convention
oil the wings Of this district, which met q, Pitts.
iied on the LIST inst, nominated 0. II. Browning,
ESD Of Adams county, as their candidate for
congress Mr.. B. reccivad the unanimous vote
Of tho convention, and il will take strong demo-
crat to beat him.
We learn that many of our democratic
friends in that district, arc DESTROYS of placing
the Hon. 8. A. DoucLAss in nomination for
ccngress This would be a judicious choice.
n % the best man to meet Browning on the
slump, and would eiIectually use him up in the
district.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
Respect 90 shei Memory Of skc Iate John
M. RobfnsOu.
pU PAGE COUNTY.

| 1t having been announced to the circuit cour,
OF Dupage county, at the meeting of The cour. on
the afternoon of the lst day of May A. D. 1913. at
Napersie, by the Hon. Theophilus w. Smith.
that the Hon. JoHs NJ. RoBISsox had recently
died at Ottawa, the court thereupon, out of respect
to the memory of the deceased, adjourned; where
upon, on motion of Gen. James Turney, meet.
ing OF the members of the bar of the 9TH and 9th
judicial circuits was organized and the Hon. r.
VI. iouSe was chosen chairman, and, on motion
Of Judge Smith, JANIS NJ. SrropE, Esq, was an
pointed secretary.
Alter the meeting was organized, on motion of
the Hon. Theophilus w. Smith, committee of
three was appointed by the char, consisting Of
Judge Smith, Gen. James Turney, and BENJAMIN
z. Fridley, Esq, who were instructed to draft and
report resolutions expressive of the regre, felt by
the members Of the bar at the decease of the Hon.
JoHS NJ. RonrNsoN, one of the justices Of the SUI
preme court and lately senator of the United
States for this state after which the meeting adj.
oarned until tomorrow evening at o'clock.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

old Hckory.-Thc European correspondent Of
the New World, after speaking Of the yencralion
in which Franklin is held throughout France and
Italy, further observes:
cannot deny myself the pleasure here of mem
tioning the enthusiastic terms of admiration with
which the intelligent, Italians speak of Jackson.
They discover much in his character resembling
that Of the purcst patriots Of their own country !;
much, in short, of the true old Romans greatness
wonderful decision and energy Of character
qualities which are never unaccompaned by other
grea, powers of mind. For sufficiently apparent
reasons, the present generation will no, render to
this great man that universally ofprase which is
his due; but
"Another age shall estimate his worth,
And glory in his name: the future shall be just"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
Emigration.-It is SAID that a large

Emigration.-It is SAID that large
emigration recently fore,old, has commen-
ced. The packets have brought out
many mechanics. Many Of the tailors,
painters and clerks Of London have had
meetings to make arrangements for their
embarka,ion to this country. There will
doubtless be an extensive emigration 10
the United States during this season.
From our greatly improved condition as
regards our state debt, &c.. large pro-
portion Of the omigran,s, it is certain, will
seek homes in Illinois.-Chicago Er.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Go0d D9ct1ine.-The Cleveland Plain Dealer,
IN serving up two OF Its own party-associate
Judges Of the court Of common pieas--makes use
OF the following very pertinent language:
If the republic ever falls, it will be for want of
that intelligence and virtue upon which alone re-
publicanism is based and cursed be that marty
scrvility which dictates silence in the public Jour
nails OF this country because, by speaking, they
may expose the sins of the household to which,
perchancc, they may belong. Corruption is to be
treated az the common enemy Of liberty, and to be
comhatlcd wherever and whenever found.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Sared his Bacon.-A fellow by the name Of
Gibbs was recently tried in Washington for steal
ing IA ham ofbacon." The stealing was proved
clearly enough; but the counsel for the prisoner
stolen was not ham, but a shoulder, and the dis.
trict attorney obliged to dismiss the case and
begin de moro again. He remarked that, in his
next Indictment, he intended to go the whole hog.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

in the state. He took the stump once against
Murray Mcconnell, and his principal hobby was
the convention system, which he denounced in
unmeasured terms.
I. is rather curious move to designate mans
successor before he has been tried, but it is said
the wings havo some dirty work in store for Har-
question.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Western editors are "science" itself in
the ar, of making apologies. The follow
ing is taken from the Boonslick Times
1--WE understand DR.. Fort objects TO
our saying he is ONE Of the biggest jack
asses that was in the legislature. The
remark, somehow OF other, found ito way
into our columns unobserved by us. Had
we observed it, we should have altered it
in such manner as to have made il read
-'the very biggest"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

The Word WSconsia.-The editor OF the Ra.
cine Advocate has discovered the e,ymolosy of
the word WISCONSIN" lie says, from the man.
ner in which twas formerly spelled (Ousconsenl
it was doubtless derived from the French words
Ou Sc or s, and consenter, to consent as all seem
consented that il is the best of countries.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Pretty Women.-Of all other views
man may in time grow tired. but in the
countenance Of woman there Is variety
which sets WEAKNESS at defiance. "Ths
divine right Of beauty" says Junius.. .is
the only divine right man can acknowl-
edge, and = pretty woman The only tyrart
he 10 not authorized 10 resist"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
Brother Hines, of the Midnight Cry, however

Brother Hines, OF the Midnight Cry, however
cratic some may think many of his notions, ne
verthcless occasionally gives his readers some
very excellent advice. Take specimen:
To prepem Headache and Dro,osiness on the
Sabbofh-Go to the bath and wash Saturday eve
ning-get up next morning at sunrise-walk two
miles-eat sparingy at akiast-takc walk 10
relieve the poor and ds,ressed-read Gods word
that YOU may know and obey the truth-and re-
member that eternal realities are just before you
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Death of Com. Porte.-This gallant
and venerable veteran died at CONSTANT
nople on the Sd of March. He was as
brave an officer as ever took the deck OF
a ship of war. His heroic achievements
while in the naval service, will be CRATE
fully cherished by his counirymen as long
MS the nation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wor-
,hv of an mpershable monument.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Canine Fidehty.-The Providence Jou,,.,
lates the following incident of canine 61.,;.'
which lately occurred in that city--"A BRIGHT and
interesting child, some four years DID, the son Of
merchant OF this city, was much attached n
me Newfoundland dog, about a year youncer
than himself, and the attachment was fully rsc;r.
rocated. They were constant compan;ons .n,,
the little fellow was scarcely ever withou, his shao
gy p!ayfellow. The boy was taken sick and m.
dog watched by his bed with solcitu,e ,b,, mo-.
most affecting. He was almost constantly in ,bs
room, and when the physician made his d,ilv
calls, he would look from him to the child with
an expression which could not be mistaken and
which plainly showed that he understood both ,bo
object of the visit and the danger of his master.
The child died. The dog never tasted food after.
wards: he refused every attention and every at.
tempt to console him. and in three DAYS he died.
Kind hands laid the noble brute by the side of the
boy he loved so well, and tears of genuine sorrow
molsened the turf that covered his noble heart.
Who shall say that the spirit which animated
such affection, died with the body that yainlv
strove to conline it I"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

GJrJuage YoUSo has been in this place for
several days past He lcf! this morning for Blu.
rcau county, where he holds court next week.
Wo understand an arrangement has been made
between him and Mr. Cation, to exchange circuits
temporarily.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
From the Peoria Democratic Press.

By andin jnflnent cfavangemeats and pledges
made 6et"e The aaionnmeni cfMe legislature;
J. d. CATION, to hold courts in the OH Judi
dial circuit till the meeting of the next general
assembly.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

The FIRST Monday in June has been fixed by the
governor Of Massachusetts for another trial to
elect members of congress in those districts where
vacancies exist.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Lake Navigation. - The steamer Bunker
Hill" ffom Cleveland, arrived at Chicago on
Tuesday morning last. She left for Buffalo on
Thursday.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

An exchange paper speaks of couple of young
men who shook their fists in a sections face, and
says they will he quiet enough when he pays them
his last visit!
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

OrThe Democratic Congressional Conven.
ton for this district, meets at Julie. on Thursday
next A full attendance viii undoubtedly be
had.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

o. Qualifications far 0Gce,-Jcierson's test
Is he honest? Is he capable? she GaMGui? II
men were always tested by this standard we should
not be cursed with SO many bad men IN office.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Somsfaing Wondsrfui-The Boston Mercantile
Journal says that the bark Niagara left that city
few weeks ago, having on board four hundred
hales Of American manufactured cotton fabrics
FIR London!
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Pspp1ing Locfr.-Ths New York su, -.
ia'es the following: "A spirited, virtuou. ana
In'''s young lady Of Boston. whose occup..iep
Chat Of millinery frequently ohIisa,.. her to !.
home in the evening alone, has been doeeed on
more than one occasion by puppy who wear.
'ons soap locks, an imperial, and sage green Dan.
falcons This fellow has been designing 70 in
sun the girl but it was only on late occasion
'"a' ne ventured to accost her as she was CT
over 10 rark street church from the corner Of The
common g ehe instantly turned upon him, and
threw handful of the best cayenne peppe, and
snuff into his eyes, and then wen, ., -.
'0'e'ng' leaving LOtharia to stamp, swear. wbin.
ana sob upon tho pave. 1t is our on;r;,, 49,.
she served him perfectly right.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12

Marriage Eatraordinary.--A letter
from Wilkes county, N. c. states that on
the l3th inst, CHANG and ENG, the Sia-
mese twins, were married TO the Misses
Sarah and Adelaide, daughters OF Mr..
David Yeats, Of Wilkes county, N. =.
BY George! This will be thicker than
three in bed" How the deuce will they
get along! Oh, crackic
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
Recorder.
School Commissioner.
Lorenzo Leland,
William II. w. Cushman,
Georae w. Sawyer,

Norx--Wc are informed that Mr.. Cushman
requested his friends not to use his name as can-
ddalc, In case that any other person should BE-
named for the Office. Eds. Free Trader
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
l.. LELAND, Chairman,
G.. r. POTTER, ; c
G.. w. REYNOLDS,

Judge Young.-The recent Adams
county democratic convention passed the
following unanimously:
"That we have undiminished conf
dence in the high talents, sterling integri-
.y, devoted patriotism and unyielding de-
mocracy Of Hon. r. M. Young, aad that
we regard him as 'the noblcst work of
God, an honest man."
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-05-12
On motion Of Mr.. Cotton,

RSoiued, That the several delegates to the con-
gressIonal convention respectively be empowered,
IN case of inability to attend, to appoint sub
situtes
On motion of l.. B. Deano, it was re-
solved to proceed to ballot for county Of
ficers in the following order, viz: Coun-
ty commissione,-clerk of commission
ers' cour,-probate juslice--recorder-
school MISUNDERSTANDING and as
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-12
From the N. Y. Union.
THE HON. JOHN MckEON.

This gentleman who it undertakes 10 speak
for the great democratic party should have thought
that in the situation he stands before the
try little more modesty would have better become
him ale would be frank" Git appears) 'and tell
the friends of President Tyler that the democratic
party would look for candidate for the succession
among the distinguished and tried men Of their own
party" What long tail our puss has y!
John has found by experience, that the democratic
party looks for tried men-of course they tried him
when he candidate for the mex, Congress- and
behold they found him wanting for they preferred TO
withhold their votes and rather let Wing be elected
Than again return him.
We remember to have heard an anecdote about
Napoleon and a little German prince who at one of
the eyees of the Emperor undertook to give opIn-
ion subject beyond his depth, when OF
the marshals of the empire asked Napoleon who the
gentleman was. "Oh," said the Emperor, she is a
great mamie is my ally A German prince, who
sends one recruit TO the confederation OF the
Rhine"
So is the honorable gentleman who stands at the
head of this article great man, for he will probably
give one vote in favor of successor.
This is not The first time the little man has tried to
make himself conspicuous by connecting his name
with that of President Tyler, for we recollect he
was the member OF Congress who proposed at the
Extra Session that John Tyler should be styled the
acting President. Little people should be seen and
not heard.