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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
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NuuntUuitsms
Gen. Cass mentions in his Grafton, at
Fort Wayne, on the 4th inst, what will
probably be new to most readers, that the
powerful tribe of Indians who formerly
occupied that country, had "Man-ea,ing
Society,"" We give the extmct:-"lt is
forty-,hree years since landed upon the
northern shore of Ohio, young adventu-
rer seeking the land of promise, which
has been TO him as to many others, the
land of performance. At that time the
Territory of Indiana, of Illinois, of Mi
chigan, and the Territory of Ouisconsin
formed one government, under the name
of the Northwestern Territory. | shall
not stop to bring before you the incidents
of frontier life, nor tho difficulties and
privalions, and sufferngs, in ,eace and in
war, by which the forest is acquired and
reclaimed, and finally subduM. During
many years this region had is full share
of troubles. The line of yolr canal was
a bloody war path, which has seen many
deed of horror. And this PEACEFUL town
has had its Mooch, and tie records Of
human deprayty furnish nomore terrible
examples of cruelty than we're offered at
his shrine. The Miami Indians, our pre-
decessors in the occupation of this dis
trlct, had fearful institution, whose orr
gin and objects have been lost in the
darkness of aboriginal history, but which
was continued to late PERIOD, but whose
orgies were held upon The very spot
where we now are. 1t was called the
Man-eating-Soclety, and I was the duty
OF It's associates to eat slrh prisoners as
were preserved and delivered to them for
that purpose. The members of this So
ciety belonged TO particular family, and
the dreadful inheritance descended to all
the children, male aud female. The du-
ties imposed could not be avoided, and
the sanctions Of religion we're added 70 the
obligations of immemorablc usage. The
feast was solemn ceremony, at which
the whole tribe was collected, as actors or
specta,ocs. The miserable victim was
bound to a stake, and burned at a slow
fire, with all the rciinements of cruelty,
which savage ingenuity could invent,
There was tradition {" ritual, which
regulated with revolfeg precision, the
whole course of procedure at these cere-
monies. Latterly, Ahe authority and OBJ
legations of the Institution had declined,
and presume i has now wholly disap-
peared. Blu! Khayc seen and conyersed
with the head of the family, the chief oil
the Society, whose name was White
Skin. With what feelings Of disgust,
need n0t attempt to describe. well
know IAN intelligent Canadian, who was
present at one of the last sacrifices made
to Rhis horrible institution.-The victim
Was young American, captured in Ken.
lucky, during the revolutionary war
Here, where we are now assembled in
peace and security, celebrating the tri
umph Of art and industry, within the mem
DRY of the present generation, our coun
trymen have been thus tortured, and de
voured. But, thank God, the council fire
is ex!inguished. The impous feast i.
over.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
Sugar House NIOiasscs.

4 UST received and for sale by Wal
- ker 81 Ilickling, few Bills. Sugar
House Molasses direct from the sugar re-
fnery in st. Louis.
The highest price given for Illinois
State Bank paper.
Aug. lS.--tf WALKER & HrCKLING.
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sTEsAYED.'

NN the 2sth July, from the subscri-
W Der, living near Dayton, La Sale
county, FOUR HEAD OF CATTLE, two
year ods, Tone a brindle, and the other
red about the neck and head, and, when
he left had bell on :; one yearllng, red,
with white face and one milk COW,
about nine years old, also red with white
face. Any person taking up any or all
of said cattle and giving the subscriber
notice, will be literally rewarded for his
trouble. p. X. KISLlNG.
Aug. IL. lS43-3,.
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"A Beautiful Toast.-One of the finest
toasts we have ever read was delivered BY
Mr.. John Fi,zsimons at the celebration
of the 4th of July by the Nashville Liter
airy Institute of Pittsburg. 1t is as fol-
lows:
By John FteSimons. WASHINGTON
Providence left him chlIdless, that the
Nation might call him Father.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18

If there is man who may eat his
bread at peace with God and man, it is the
man who has brought that bread out of
the earth by his own honest industry. 1t
is cankercd by no fraud. it is wet by no
tear, it is stained by no blood.
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z'uO!iC Sale OfEaO.S.

MA ILL be sold, at public sale, agree.
Y V ably to an ordinance passed by
the trustees of Ottawa, on Tuesday next
Aug. %, and to continue from day TIC
day until al! are sold that are found run.
ming at large within the bounds of the
corporation.
Ottawa, August l6, 1913.
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AGRICULTURAL NOTICE.

"a ME- Executive Committee of the La
q Sale Agricultural Society, will
meet at the court house in Ottawa on Sd
hWiay the 10Th inst. 1t is hoped a
general attendance will be had, as bust
ness of importance demands attention.
WIN. STADDEN, Pres.
Aug. 4, lSi3.
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The counties Of Nash and Edgecomb,
in North Carolina, contain 1874 white
persons over 20 years of age, of whom
2G3l can neither read nor write. In 1880,
when the act to establish common schools
was passed, Edgecomb county rejected
il by vote OF 1915 to los
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18

occasion. All went off well--the guns
were all 6red-the seals all broken, but
the poor Milerite was sadly disappointed
that the world did not roll up as scroll
at the seventh shot, Still as he had en-
joyed preparatory jubilee, he was will
ing then to wait patiently for the grand
dcR0llemeat.
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Rcgu Packet for Illinois River.

and st. Louis, She will leave Utica every Tues
day, and st. Louis every Saturday. Her accom-
modations for passengers are of the first order,
having private state rooms and every convenience
requisite for comfort.
For freight or passage apply to the master on
board
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
CAMP MEETING SYSTEM.

Both for its economy and its being so suitable
to such an occasion, the society recommend
camping out to all who can provide themselves
with necessary fixtures. A settlement, or precinct
or county might unite in making arrangements
to attend thereby reducing the expenses and add.
ing to the pleasure Of the jaun,; a piece CT two
Of brown cotton ltwed would be the best, would
make ten, TO accommodate quite a number, and
! the cloth would not hc injured Tor other use.
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MANSION HOUSE,
find General Stage Office, Ohapa, HIS.


7YylIE subscriber respectfully informs the travel
4 ling public, that he has taken this commodi-
Gus establishment situated at the southeast corner
of the public square, in the town of Ottawa.
The situation is pleasant anil central, being
in the business part Of the town and directly OPP
poste the Court House. The building is large
and commodious and is well provided with cham
bcrs and parlors neatly furnished, airy, pleasant,
and agreeable. A daily line Of stages arrive and
depart for the East and West.
The undersigned, having had considerable ex-
percnco in keeping public house, fa,ters
himself that he can give entire satisfaction to
those who may favor him with their patronage:
His arrangements in regard to management Of
the house. are extensive and convenient, and no
pains will be spared to give prompt accommoda-
lion. Ii. GRAY.
Ottawa Oct 81 19l2 20-tf
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
GENERAL REGULATIONS.

Any one can compete for the premiums who
is or shall become, member of the Society, and
individuals residing without the limits Of the So
ciety can become members,
Every anlmll or artlcal presented for a prcm-
mu must be registered with the Secretary and
nothing will he received after 4 o'clock =. VI. of
Tuesday the Goth.
Competitors will be required to answer any
questions aud give any information the viewing
committees may desire.
An animal not moro than half blooded will be
considered as common.
programme OF the proceedings viii be prepar-
ed on Monday evening the 25th, and it is hoped
as many of the members Of the society will be
presen, at that, the first meeting, as can make 1t
convenient to attend.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
New Tailoring Establishment.
GEORGE SMITH

ESPECTFULLY informs the citizens OF
10, Ottawa aud vicinity, lha, he has opened
Tailoring Establishment on Canal street, four
doors east Of the Pos, Office. He is pr Jared to
do work on the most reasonable terms, and war;
rants all garments made by him TO fit He hopes
to receive share of the public patronage.
n. B.-Cutting done on short notice, and
warranted TO iii il properly made up.
Ottawa June g, lSl3. 1-'y
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18

Chic0go Wheat Mrket, August l5.-Sales of
wheat are made at from 6S to 7Olc. specie. The
arrivals are now increasing daily.-Democut.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
Union Agricultural Society.
TO BE HELD Ar

OF TAW A, LA SALE COUNTY,
Commencing Tuesday, September 26!a, to coatia,st
three or fur days.
COMMITTEE on FAIRS.
p. Y. Bliss, A LFREp CHrRcHILI, and Il. w
BRBwsrEn, Of Kane,--lstAc Harry and ID
&. UNDEnHILL, of la Sale county.
Substitutes. LEWIS Ellsworth of Du Page, ant
WM. Smith and RoBERr SrRoSG, of Viii.
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Indian Creek Minis.

fgNlIE subscriber respectfully informs
L. the public that he has taken tho
above mills, situated on Indian Creek,
abou, eight miles from Ottawa.
The mills have recently been material
" improved, and an oyershot wheel hav-
ing been placed in them, It is confidently
believed they eau be kept in operation At
all seasons OF the year.
BY strict attention TO business and age
neral desire TO accommodate those who
nav favor him with their custom, tho sub
scricer hopes 10 receive share Of public
patronage. >. a. MATT. N
Indian Greek, july Z, lS43. Pm.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
Butter.

TBNElE subscribers will pay cents per
IL pound IN cash and goods for prime
yellow Butter, delivered at orr store.
WALKER & HICKLING.
Ottawa, July 26th, 1913.
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Deer Skins Wanted.

A LIBERAL price will be paid in
IA cash, for summer or fall skins de-
livered at my tannary in Ottawa. You
need not stop 10 streach or dry them, only
came a he'd. PLATT THORN.
Aug. IL, 1913.
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ILLINOIS FREE TRADER,
PUBLIsuED WEEKLY nj
JOHN nISE Il WILLIAM GSNiN,
Lzsale street, one door from tie nori.-uess
corner II the Pablo Square.


rEnMs:
1ico dOlllrs and fly cents per aa;ii#', Pdii!
in Advance; Three dollars if not paid tet@e the
expiration Of The .frst SIR months; and three dol
iIrs and tlccntyue cents if dellyed uniii he end
3hs gear.
advertisements inserted al 81 per square fr lie
first insertion, and c5 cents far each subsequent
insertion. 4 liberal discount made 10 tAose ,cho
adcertise By The gear.
Q1rN subscribers taken for shorter period
than sir months.
CJrN paper discontinued until all Grrearage5
are pri5, unhss at the option IF he editors.
U7AA commuaicaiions TO insure attention,
must come free Of postage.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
DIR. Il. sciicrilcrhOrn

OFFERS his professional services to tho ciii-
W zcns of Ottawa and vicinity. Office on
Columbus street, between Canal and Clinton.
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Eggs.
NASH paid for eggs at the Ladies'
" Fancy Store.
Ottawa. Aug. 10, 1913.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18

The committee on fairs regret that the financial
condition of the society is such that they could
not offer more liberal and greater variety premi
ums; believing it is more consistent with propre-
ty and justice to oler such a list as the society
will be able to pay, we therefore submit the fore
going, fully anticipating that the time is fast APP
preaching when the Union Agricultural Society
Of Northern Illinois will be behind few, if any
other agricultural society in the United States in
the amount and value of her premiums
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18
THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

lied to award such premiums as they may deem
judcious.
1t is mast earnestly desired that samples of eve
ry ingenious or useful machine or implement of
husbandry or any other department of labor, that
is manufactured in this region, should be presen-
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-08-18

Which are the safest and most clloctual remedy
tor Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Whoopinl
Cough, Asthma, &c. ever offered to the public
they Operate by promoting cxpectoration, alIey
ing the imitation Of Coughing, and removing til,
cause Of disease.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-09
Freights.

Very little offered at this port for the packet To Ii
verpooi rates rule for cotton per pound Sd Id Ma
val stores barrel Is 81 lss Heavy goois It's
Oh, at which the business very dull To Lcndon we
quote na"a stores IS Sd % 3D. Tobacco hhds, IS, 500
Heavy goods per tom 2Ts 3D. Rice and Seed per ,isrce
7s Measurement goods per ton, sOs
To Havre. cotton per pound q tc measurement
goods per ton S0 ashes do whalsbone per pound &C.
The packets find 1t very difficult to get even small
freight and the low rates quoted above creates activ
ty IN the market.
The country trade is pretty brisk
MoBrLE. July l-Anoher ship has been placed on the
berth for Liverpool with il said, engagements of
200 bales at the previously paid rate whether she will
lie here until hed or relinquish the voyage and 60
round to New Orleans, unable to say-but the
prospect is certainly unavoable at present to dispatch
ing her in any reasonable time in OF the fact that
the stock Of cotton sale is less than 5000 bales and is
believe but little remains in the country while have
or other vessels exclusive of schooners ETC. all
the way, and requiring less cotton to fill. This
has been the only foreign transaction this week Coast
wise there continues to be moderate degree Of activity
but shippers have been enabled effect engagements
better terms within the last two days and quote
the rate SIT to 50 per bale. At the inside figure ship
was taken yesterday for New York. The monthly
port Of arrivals and cearances will be found eew
Scheoners George and Faith loading lumber for
and several others for coastwise ports.
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Second Board.
Corn Trade.

The Flour market yesterday little more active
than usual and the disposition to operate 10 gro ing
stronger The receipts improving and prices tending
towards further decline We quote sales CT Genesee
% 90. which be called the OF the market
Ohio and Michigan SIS % a 6S7t 3eoYgetowp SO so.
Wheat has taken stsnd and sales
have been made OF Illinois prime at 81 IS 20. New
wheat has not made its appearance here yet bat hear
OF sales TO arrive at pricesnot made public. Rye, we
quote 50 Toe. Corn southern sales at 56 bc north
65c, wes mt and measure.
AT Philadelphia the sth instanThs sales during the
wesk have been extremely limited. Holders asking
this dsy So 3 for superne shipping brands James Pat
teisons and extra am Flour in retail way So so
a57b. Rye, So So Corn Meal, $2s74
We notice sales during the week OF Penna Wheat at
81 lsa 10 per bushe saes yetet day OF LOCO bushels
aHaat at 81 Is. Rye, Csc. Corn yellow round % 65c
do nat 81 o. Oats Pennsy lvsnia 80 33cj Delaware 50
ssi; Virginia, 90 soc.
Al Buffalo, the 9th instThe article Of wheat seems to
be wanted by millers but in OF adecnng market
operations entered into with that alacry which
characterises them more promising. occasions. The
sales within the past days have been large and buy
have had choice Of samples at full la below
previous purchssesSI is now the governing quotation
for Ohio Flour to be en- rey neglected Holders
of best brands reccding from IS with great reluctance
Sales of common ir brands are making at - 10.
The imports at Cleveland, via canal for June,
given yesterday following earthly arrange table
will show the extent Of the ports IRON that port for
June Tor four seasons and what portion thereof
Canada -
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ed States The stock in market is 1000 bag. princ
psy inferior II may be quoted ct s2bos 1880 for mix
ca lots and frss and 2soo saoo for good
hrsts Total shipments Of last month 6 323 bags OF
which IL 900 were for the United States.
MorTEvIDEo, 2bsh ult-There demand for hour
and the bakers well supplied; last sales had been
made at SIS, to nett So 80 Spanish
BuENos ATREs, 2st ult-The spirit Of speculation had
ceased, and there no demand whatever for four
holders would have been glad realize SO Spanish
deposit.
RIO GRkrpE, 9Th Inst.--Richmonl Flour quoted at
leI lel5O0; Baltimore al oH500a I'LL short credit.
BAHIA, " b ult- Last sale Of Flour cargo OF ex
bsrque Baltimore OF Baltimore brands l4i00. Trieste
Flour was retailing al 20l.
RIO JANsiRo, May ~, ls43-The receipts Of Flour
since our last have been a. $50 bbs OF which IL ss
were nom the United states, and $40 from Europe Ow
gto some demand for Flour having sprung up for the
River Plate last month"; sales made in this mar
k' on speculation, as 40CO bbls. Richmond ILLS
1000 DO is3eO, 295 do at IN cash. 100 do Baltimore
lou I2o do slightly damaged at l6 l77i do l00 900 do
ra'spsco i7sot; 1854 do deliverable in Baenos Ayres,
OF price equal to lsp Also 600 bbs superior European
si The stock IN all hands is estimated at % 600 bbls
Oh which 500 are Richmond and held by first hands at
lsN000 We quote Richmond at $4,000 lsB250, to net
20 Oh 20 I5 and Baltimore at 70c0 HOO 10 net SO
20 H. The price of Rich mond will probably adv ance
ahere but little TO orw ard while bat Of Balti
more VIII decline unless gu 'pes moderate The last
adTIcesirom the River we're less favorable for Flour
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III: I;ss fs I$; VIZ
RsS.ea d. Back sss p
Sss e.
coo Co. Ws% aG
Nil sent Cole, Baltimore, job 10 yden; Hudson
GS s! T.ss. wf.S S;S -
phS cooy Bsson doc
Arrived.
Ship Alfred Myers, 81 DAYS from Mobile with cotton to
BAYOU. x%sii. Mulholl.nd MnstCe 4. days fre Rio de
ss,i.h Saqse csed n MA s@%e from Glasgow May ST.
with mdse and passengers, TO orier
s.s. with & Broom Co. anu '0'''
Big L. baldwin Tnomp'on, days from Savannah. with
Brig Ransom Der days from Carlisle Me. with lumber
British brig Enterprise days from Pasboo. Ms with pss
ssh UItS States Moore day, from Bermuda with skins,
chr Rose in Bloom whsaton, flom Edsntcn. NC. with
's s"S r. 10 g. Kss ELI. from No,o. with nj, ;,
schr Wm. McGlsncy. Msps.. from York River. with WOOD
sshI q NJ Me.s,os. Young, from Philadelphia with coal.
sch Atlantic, Luton, days fom Calais with lumber to
seh Irene. MITCHELL days from Calais with lumber to the
sch Susan Jane Brown day, from Cala with lumber to
schr Post Boy. wa. days from Calais, with lumber
cb Lodi sprou day, from Essport with plaster &C. to
sosp Jane Li.. Kn.pp tof Mddetcwa Gu "a days from
Below.
One brig, unknown. Wind 8.
sailed.
sh. p; w"1;o H;9Iy Rssno LycpoS Ohio Lyon do
General Record.
PAcKEr QULBKc Capitals Htbard sails London
morning Her Liter bags close at Gilpins in the
EIch nge, at IL o'clock.
ASHORE -schr htlsrtie, of Charleston, &C. West from
Abs,' for Boston sru stoes IN tbs Vineyard Sound
the ins and III succeeded Ia running her ashore in
New harbor The tide GIBBS aud flows her-Iishters are
srImss.' WAGES, With small ss,,s@To Egrop., p.r
month, IA; Hedlto "a; West Indies and New
orleans, Coeitng, W. il; East indies ioa- South
Slated fre New Bedford 9Th ns;. Zoroa,er, Sssbury, IN
Al,tte from Cap, Bonnoy. of the Mary Ann. En- repe
Payta Mich A. with LOG bSs OIL bouai to Kings Mil,
letter from the M.arst Rst Of st Jahp NIB reports
A. Ae with 800 to saii ia few drys
atTuse; Mr. WILLIAMS, foush mats, was drowned in Novs.
s, in the s,lem Gazette from the Of Islands, states
immeme nnmbsrs tTm whales have resoftsd TO tht
Ba5s New aland-more thsn ever wss known bel
Is,ge of sperra whales discovered in Hawk
Bay abou, 800 niles Of Is IN ~ and IL fahors OF wafer;
tahen in four iathoms
Spoken
Ann Smith New Haven f Demsraya Jane go lat - S. Ion
&C 30-bv The Amelia Nulho laEd, 81 this roIt
Geo GiFotd Of Maehas, frankfort for HonSu-as July
Br zSs, fiom New Yoh July L. t 81 lon 70 ably the
same. .
Ko.os bound to Mo5e Jane &C. 80 miles Of Sand Ke,
Fs,nces Ann Nofleans for Europe Jane IS. off Toruss
Emus, Bremen for NYork-n co. with barqus showing