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

Daniel O'Conno., in a recent speech before tho
National Loyal Repeal Association, said
That our name and our misfortune
should be known in America should not
be wondered at, considering the multi
tudes of Irish people who are daily and
hourly pouring into that vast continent.
The woes Of Ireland arc hard off from the
sources Of the Missouri--lrom the springs
that first feed the mighty Mississippi
from the streams Of the Ohio-from the
lofty nights of the Alleghenies, and the
wooded banks Of the Monongahela-in
every part of the vast continent, from
the vast forests of the Canadas TO the
morasses near New Orleans, the cry for
the restoration of the liberties Of Ireland
is raised by her exilcd children. The
misery and sufFerings Of the green land Of
their birth is waited over the deep. The
home where they enjoyed their childhood
The graves where their ancestors sleep
the brothers who were the companions
Of their amusements and their toils-all,
all live green in their souls. Yes, the
sympathy for Ireland, the respect and
yencration for the land of their parentage,
the family tic Of allecton-all bind their
hearts to MS, however far they may be
separated from us.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-07

.4ctiuity.-Don't be discouraged if you
are unfortunate, and are lying fiat on
your back. Rise, stand erect perseverc
in something else. Fail again fyou can
no. do better, but never yield 10 dispond-
cncy. AS fast as you fall spring TO your
feet again, and there will always be hope.
Lie still, and lament that you are in The
ditch, and you but cause rejoicing among
your enemies, and non will render you
assistance. Dig out, work hard. pcrse-
we're with the determination TO earn a
comfortable living and you shall have it.
Scores will 6y 10 your assistance, who
would help to cover you with reproaches.
when whining and lamenting over your
misfortunes.
The whole score. Of success in life is
activity. To action, to action, and you
will never see the day that you will need
assistance tina, will not be rendered in
some shape or other. Activity is the life
Of man; it makes him for this world, 70
say nothing Of the world to come.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-07

.95scnce Of Mind.--rhe Baltimore
Clipper states. that lady BY mistake.
painted her nose rcd insted Of her cheeks,
ana! did no, discover the error until -
was asked 10 sign the pledge.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

lance from the house, led her to suspect
that the opportunity had been improved,
probably by some Of Van Zandt's friends,
to plumber and revenge his death. Con-
cealing herself, therefore, behind the cur
lains, she narrowly watched their move
ments. She saw a mans head slowly ris-
ing above the door, and apparently recon
noiterng the premses-lt was FInley's.
Their object was now evident Going to
the "armory," she selected a well loaded
musket, and resumed her place by the
window. Kneeling upon the floor, she
laid the muzzle of the weapon upon the
window-siIl between the curtains, and taking
deliberate aim. she fired. What effect she
had produced she knew not but saw several
men hurrying out Of the barn. by the same
door they entered. The report brought
her father and his workmen 10 the house,
and going into the barn, the dead body Of
Finley lay upon the floor.
Catharine afterwards married captain
in the Continental army, and she lives The
mother of numerous and respectable line
Of descendants. The house is also IN the
land Of the living, and has been the scene
Of many prank of the writer of this tale
in the heyday Of his mischievous boyhood.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

A DEBATING SOCIETY ORAToR.-Dear
P. Did you ever hear Orator O'Botherum' 5
speech before the debating society, On
the comparative happiness of the rich and
the poor MANI
/" Mr.. President" said he, I" shall pro-
coed 10 compare riches to poverty in such
a fashion you'll perceive there's no CON-
parison at ali. Happiness, Mr. President.
is like crow perched upon distant hill.
which the eager sportsman vainly TO no
purpose endeavors to reproach. He looks
at the crow, Mr.. President, and the crow
looks at him; but the very moment he en-
deavors to reproach him, he vanishes
away like the schismalic tiDts of the rain
bow, which it was the immortal Newton
that first depored and enveloped the causes
of it. Is not the sofa, Mr. President, on
which the rich man declines his meagre
and emancipated form, is it not brought,
sir, from the shores of Chill and The val
leys of Peru? and the tea, Mr.. President,
which he so affectionately raises to his
nauseated lips, is it not brought, sir, from
the Island Of lspahan, where there are the
highest mountains in the world! Blu, the
poor man, Mr.. President, declines his ex-
pecta,ions to high pinnacle of bliss. Seat
ed under the shady shadow Of an umbra-
geous tree, at whose veneral foot runs a
limping brook, he calls his wife and the
rest Of the children about him. and instils
into their youthful minds useful lessons, to
guard their juvenile youth from vice and
immutability-by pointing out to them the
Bull and the Bar, and the other fixed stars
and bright considerations, that are eternal
ly devolving on their silver axle-trees,
through the GRESHAM space Of the (unda-
ment above"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

An lnIsH IIGuwAYMAN.-Casey, sir,
vas a Loughra boy, and at one time was
the scourge Of the Dublin road. He owed
his education 10 the famous Frenzy, and
following his masters example, eased ma
nv country gentleman Of his purse be-
fore he could say Jack Robinson. But 10 make
long story short, one moonlight nigh;
Casey and his men were waiting for the
Galway mail, they perceived venerable
family coach rolling toward them.
Now stand back, boys" said Casey.
land see how soon III relieve these tea
drinking quality of their fnery,"-and,
without so much as walking stick in his
hand, Casey stepped out and stopped hsi
horses.
"Who are YOU, sir!" said the fnt old
coachman, putting hims Ii up in great in
digna'ion,
Zone Casey, at your service said the
broth Of Loughrca.
.Oh, Mr. Casey, beg my life" said
the coachman, pulling up the horses at
once.
"What's the matter?" screamed a shrill
voice from the body Of the coach.
"rll trouble yoar la4yshp to hand me
out your purse, carr n8S. and Jewelry,'
sad Casey. stepping politely TO tie coach
window.
"W hat 90 you want, sirl@ screamed the
cid dams within, clapPng a boiI'mou'hed
brass conrcrn before Ca~ey's face. Never
was a lnau more confused and coniounded
not word was left in his head.
I !, .rG =
said the OLD girl, taking aim al the robo4' ;
iacr. =" ask your ladyship's pardon, "
said Case, at was all through mistake:
recover your arms, madame, If YOU please,
and dive on"
- ought to arrest you said the lady.
IL throw myself on y our mercy" SAID
Casey, falling uaon his knees in the mlre.
..Drive on SAID The stout old lady; and
the coachman soon made the nags step out,
and left Casey kneeling IN the middle OF
the road.
You did that WE'LL" said one Of the
boys Ia Casey, when he came back.
Where's the rings and purses!" said
another.
The women are growing soldiers in
these parts SAID Casey; the old bag was
within an ace of blowing my brains out
with blunderhusS."
"Chargn or no charge,itwas dangerous"
said Casey; and then the BOYS threw up
their hats, laughed at him. and told him II
was only Mrs Captain Malone, the both
cred dowagar.
"Ir that is the truth" said Casey, "
mus, quit this line OF road: for my name
will be no longer respected when it Is
known that the Broth Of Loughrea sur
rendered TO an old woman's hearing trum-
pet"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

TIMING TIA minister in the Highlands
of Scotland found one Of his pensioners in
toxicated. The next day he called to re-
prove him for it,
lbs very wrong TO get drunk,' said the
dominic
Il ken that, said the guilty person, but
then dinna drink as merkle as YOU do
what SRI how is that?' asked the other in
surprise.
'Wby, gin it ye,' continued the o,her,' din
IA We aye take glass o. whiskey and water
after dinners?
why yes. Sauny, 10 be sure I take a lit
tie whiskey after dinner, merely to aid dges-
tom
And dinna We take el,ss Of whisl,ey tod
dy at every night before going to bed
Yes, to be sure, isl take lille .odly
at night 10 help me sleep
well continued the n~ris5ic.a,r, .},,. +.
just fourteen glasses week. aa.. hos. ",
every every, Fnoa-a' only get paid of once !
ao3'n' az then i. III take SKY (. ss1e5, il
W2o make me dead drunk for a week; now
, the only difference is, ye time il better ihac
do
This is prsttvmuch the vicr most r.gopls
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

complete success Of the enterprise. TIL
Leviathan English steamer, Great Britain
launched recently at Bristol, which is 81
500 tons burden, 332 feet long, has four
decks, six masts, LOO square yards of
canvass, and "a S cam power of 1000 horses
is composed entirely Of iron-and she
will doubtless soon number a numerous
progeny, which though with less preten-
sions TO bulk, will vie with her in real utility
speed and security of transportation.-
We are informed, through gentleman
recently from England, that there are
now building in the Dock Yard at Liver
various dimensions and of various uses. and
not one of rood. The u. S Government,
it is well known, have now in progress of
construction, three iron steamers-one at
Erie, Pa. and two at New York. Why
not build OF iron, inquiries an intelligent
and practical correspondent, for our iud-
son river! The new steamboat associa-
ton on Lake Champain-which is already,
we unde stand, in a condition 10 go forward
would do well to look into this matter
before they build. Such vessels draw much
less water, and can consequently run faster,
with the same power, than those built OF
wood. They glide also easier through or
over the water, having none ofthe absorb
ing propert es Of wood which has been long
exposed to It's action. Indeed the advantages
Of iron over wood can hardly yet be APP
preciated or over estimated. 1t is of course
much more durable, less liable to disaster
from fire or from sprnging leak. And
from the fact that vessel of iron may be
easily and cheaply divided into water-tght
compartments, there can scarcely be
probability that it would sink under any
conceivable casualty.
The material Of which these boats is
made is boiler iron, reivetted together in
manner similar TO steamboat boilers, and
fastened 10 ribs of iron--a'l of which can
be made at home, and no thanks to foreign
industry or skill. Who can doubt, in a
country like this, where iron abounds and
the skill to convert il to use, that iron will,
at no distant day. supersede wood in the
construction of water craft.
Albany Argus.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

REMARKABLE INCIDENT.-The Balti-
more Sun has the following remarkable
incident:
IAN incident somewhat remarkable,
occurred at the late meeting in Halifax
county. The Rev. Mr. RozzeIl was deli
vering discourse, in his usual animated
and eloquent manner, during which he de.
scribed the sublmity and grandeur Of the
Christians triumph in the hour of natures
dissolution A sepuchral stiffness perva-
ded the assembly. The intensity of feel
ing was best indicated by full and silent
tears which trickled down the cheeks OF
hundreds. Every eye seemed rivuted on
the speaker. During this scene, Mr.. K.
remarked that one of the happiest periods
of his life was the hour ia which he wit
messed the triumphant exit Of his venera-
BILE father, (the Rev. Stephen George Roz-
zeli, who died about two years ago. a Mr..
N. sitting in the congregation, realized au,
dibly, 81 don't believe that Before he
had closed his mouth a Yellow Jacket. a
species of bee. whose sting is known TO be
one Of the most painful. suddenly stung
him on the tongue. causing it 10 swell and
inhame TO such an extent shat he was in
great agony, and could not swallow foot
during The succeeding night. Medical aid
was found indispensable. Such an i'm
preston did the wound make on the minc
Of the unfortunate young man. that he has
since acknowledged his belief that the in
Fiction was providential; also that the min.
ister was right and he wrong"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

CONFIRMATION IN NATURE.--in many
species of insects, the eye is fixed; and con-
sequently without the power OF turning the
pupil to the object. This great defect is,
however, perfectly compensated; and by a
mechanism which we should not suspect.
The eye is a multiplying-gl2ss, with lens
looking in every direction and catching every
object. BY which means, although the orb of
the eye be stationary, the field OF vision is as
ample as that of other animals, and is com
handed on every side. When this lattice
work was first observed, the multiplicity and
mnutencss of the surface must have added
to the surprise of the discovery. Adams
tells US, that fourteen hundred Of these ret
EQUATIONS have been counted in the eye OF a
drone bee.
In other cases the conpcns ltion is effect
ed by the number and position of the eyes
themselves. The spider has eight eyes
mounted upon different parts of the head two
on each side. These eyes are without mo
ton; but by their situation, suited 10 com
prehend every view which the wants or safe
tv of the animal rendered il necessary for i
to take
L HC AhSlilOIS OF inc INituTdi IliStoiy ~
Animals, published by the French Ac ldeml
A. ID. 1878, furnish us with some curlou;
particulars in the eye OF a Chameleon. In
stead of two eyelids, it is coverd by an eyel {
with a hole in it. TINS singular structure
appears to be compensatory, and to an5we
to some other sngularites in the shape Q
the animal. The neck of the chameleon is in
fiexible.-To make up for this The eye is
prominent as that more than half of the bal
stands out of the head; by means Of whicI
extraordinary projection, the pupil of the ey'
can be carried by the muscles in every drec
ton, AMI is ceplble ofbeing pointed toward
every Object. Bat thens unusual all expo
sure Of the globe ofthc eye acquires for Its
lubricty and defence, more Than ordnlr,
protection of eyeljd, as well as more THAI
ordinary supply ofmo;sture; yet the motion
ofan eycljd, formed according to the con
struction, would be impeded, as i. shoult
seem by The conveXity of The organ 'Fnt
aperture in the lid meets tbs dliicuty.-It
enables the animal to keepthe principle pagt
of the surface Of the eye under cover, and
to preserve il ina due state ofhunttv w tn.
out shutting oai the liz II or wlihout pcr!or.
mng every moment ,nctita;ion which IT is
probable would be more laborious to tn au-
imal than TO othe ,s.--Pdley.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17
VOL. " NO. l6

Female Edncation.--' She has finished
her education,' said my friend, Finished
her education said Jus; as though young
lady's education was a stocking or rather d
bonnet, and now it was to be placed in the
handbook, TO be displayed 10 visitors and
worn only on set occasions. Iprotest against
the doing up, and finishing eta young lady's
education with her teens--just d, the time
when she begins ifshe eyer does begin, to
think. A young man has just acquired at
ne-and-twentv the elements of education,
and is prepared to study advantagcously ac-
cording to his own discretion; but young
lady has ne-fnished-,he circle Of her
sciences is completes and she is ready for any
station of life that may be thrown in her way.
Now, why in the name of common sense,
may not woman think; and # she may
think, why may she not study, and acquire
profitable food for thought. There is a lady
of whom have some knowledge, that I'm
ished her education by having peculiarly
good advantages at an early age. She is
now wife and mother of six children. She
plays well upon the piano, sings sweelly, but
her husband must, and actually does,put all
the children to bed and has the care of them
through the night, and as for her table-thc
bread is execrable TO one who has eyervisted
his grand-mother's pantry and her cotiee-O
her coffee! it would cost her head if the very
scent of it reached the Grand Turks pallcc
and yet the lady has finished educa-
| ton -
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

A New FASHIONED FAN.-Some years
ago: in NatcheZ. Mss, Prof. Mafiit was an
nounced TO preach in that city Oh a certain
day. The fame of the gifted orator had pre-
ccded him and every person IN the city OF
the Bluffs was anxious to hear him. Some
how the news happened to reach the howell
of an old woman. who perhaps had not heard
a sermon for half a century; and very seldom
went out into the world She determined
to hear the stranger 1t being excessively
warm weather at the time, and having no
fan she started to purchase one. She got to
a store where they happened to know her.
and. aware of her lgnorance.they determined
to have some fun-rhey told her they had
lust received a new fashioned fan. a very
beautiful article. and handed her common
Gilt bcllors!i She tried its powers to raise a
breeze. and was perfectly delighted with it.
TO church she went; the house being crow
ded. she took her seat near the pulpit. The
text was selected. and the speaker progress
ed and warmed with his subject, and so did
the cid woman who now brought her fan 10
her face, and commenced blowing away as If
her salvation depended upon her keeping
cool This attracted the attention of the
audience, and the speaker looked down TO
see what was the matter. His eye caught
the old womau-he stopped and smiled at
the ridiculous figure she cut. The old wo-
man observed him looking at her. and cried
out. ,.Go it, my magnolia, Dress God Use all
attention" The audience tainted, the cur
tain dropped. and we left; but the image of
the old woman with her new fan IS vet be-
fore Us.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17
Total, Mlssiss;ssippi valley,
S,134,755

Total, mississippi valley, 6,134,75j
He shows also that while the population
of the Atlantic strip increased on average of
sixteen per cent. from 1880 to Is 10, that OF
the Valley increased at the rate of eighty
per cent 1t is known, he says, that the IN
crease of population in the United States is
exceedingly rapid but it is not generally
known in ,rhat part of them the increase is
made In 1900 the population of the Allan
tic States was d .990,274; in lS40, s 1921
500, being an increase in forty years of Sc
vcnfy-fve per cent. In 1891. the popula-
ton of England was 1881 ,434; in ls4l,
l4995.5Is, being an increase in forty years
of eighty per cent. The Atlantic Strip,
therefore. has not increased as fast as En-
gland.
at is bat as Yesterday when the valley
was 4 wilderness; to-day it contains more
than huff the population of the Union; and
tomorrow WI hardly have pissed before the
Atlantic strip will be no more thought OF as
aplrt ofthc L. States than the planter thinks
of the fence corners around his field of cot
ton. From 1880 to 1910 the valley increa-
sed - per cent Forming the opinion from
all the evidences around us, it will continue
at that rate until 1850 will probably be ID
per cent; and from that time to the year
10 0, 6 per cent every five years. Assn
m;no these rates, it will be seen that in the
year 1900 the population of the Mississippi
valley will probably be 94,O04,S87, that of
tie Atlantic strip, 26,l61,9j4. The reader
will form his own opinions of the correctness
of this estimate; it is believed however that
it is not beyond probability. Be that, how
ever, as it may, one thing is certain-the
'selt Of empire has passed to the Miss,ssip-
pi valley, and the sceptre is grasped by the
hands of its people, there to remain until the
des,inies of this Union shall be fulfilled"
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17
To Clean Looking Ola gses. Take

To Clean Looking GtasseS-Take a
newspaper or part of one, according 10 the
size ofthe glass. Fold il snlll, and dip il
into a has II of clean cold water. When
thoroughly wet, squeeze it out in your hand as
You would sponge, aud then rub it hard all
over the face OF the glass taking care that
it Is not SO wet as to run down in streams.
In fact the paper must be only completely
mosaened or dampened all through. After
the glass has been we'll rubbed with wet pl-
per, let it rest few minutes; and then 20
over it with a flesh dry newspaper folded
small in your hand} till it looks clear and
briGht-whch it Will almost Immediately,
and with no further trouble
Tls method Simple as il is) is the best
and most expeditions for cleaning mirrors
AMI it will be found so on triaI-giving a
clearness and polish that can be produced by
no other process. Il is equally convenient,
speedy and effective. The inside Of window
p2ncs may be cleaned in this mlnner to look
beautifully and clear; the windows being
first washed on the outside Also, the glass
es OF spectacles,&c. The gl1ss globe of an
astral lamp may be cleaned with newsp per
III the above manncr.--Hgiae Farmer.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

An EXCHANGE BUT NO ROBBERY. On
the last dav Of the session on the American
Board Of Commissioners, recently held at
Rochester, a ministerial delegate went into
a barb RS shop 10 be shaved. and, having
taken off h : coat. it was handed it to 4 boy
who brushed it and laid il on the chair
About TIC same time a gentleman came
in. and prepared in like manner for the
operation. The clergy man was ready to
leave the shop FIRST, and taking up coat
which he supposed was his own, put il on
and hurried to III breakfast table. He had
no, been seated long when the error was
discovered by the other gentleman. and 4
hot pursuit was made by the barber and
his aids. who soon found the Rev. Mr.. Z.
comfortably taking his breakfast without
having discovered the mistake. and Of
course greatly surprised when told that me
coat he had on contained a pocket book
with FIVE thousand dollars in il. The err
ror was soon Tec,ied, and satisfactory ex-
plantations were made. Both garments
were so much alike, and SO near fl, on
each, that any one might have committed
the same blunder.--N. Y Con, A2r.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17

STRANGE PARoxysM.-There is now IL
wing in Harrison county, Ohio. says the
Carroll Free Press, n married lady, who
breaches q sermon at her residence every
other Sabbath day. When the preaching
paroxysm comes on her, she prays, reads
a text of scripture without the book, and
explains it in rather IA sensible and elo-
quent manner, the discourse frequently
occupying from two TO two and half
holrs. While the paroxysm is on, she is
wholly insensible to al. surrounding OBJ
jects, but readily refers TO subjects dis
cusscd by her IN previous discourses. She
has preached, as we understand. nearly
one hundred sermons. periodlcaly-that
is, one every two weeks. commencing each
about the same hour Of the day. So soon
as her sermon is finished, the natural ex-
ercise of her faculties seems to be restored,
she resumes her ordinary domestic duties,
and is entirely unconscious Of anything she
NAV have said or done during the delivery
Of the discourse. In fact she does not
know that she breaches at all, except while
she is engaged in her discourse.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-17
IRON STEAMBOATS,.

The relative advantages of iron and
wooden vessels, is subject OF much interest
ana inquiry at this time, bo'h in Europe and
IN tins country; and the eXtentt 10 which the
building Of iron steamers and other rrait
has already been carried. argues the con-
6dence Of those most conversant with and
qualified 10 Judge o: sach matters, in the