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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
ROOTS 81 SHOES.

a
a great supply of ladies slippers, walking
shoes, boots, gentIemans boots, shoes,
hrogans, pumps, slippers, chldrens boots
and shoes, Of all kinds and sizes.
HARDWARE.
A complete assortment of such articles
as are usually called for, including Table
and Pocket cutlery, nails, locks, butts and
screws, SC, &c.
QIEENswARE.
a very large assortment Of fine and
common ware, including tea sets Of va.
rious prices, nu,ed and plain glass ,um-
bIers, ewers and basius, dishes, &c, &c.
CLOTHING.
Goats, pants, vests, over coats, shirts,
drawers - besides hats, caps, gloves,
socks, hdkls, stocks, suspenders. &c. &c.
GROCERIES,.
Sugar. molasses, coffee, tobacco, tea Of
various kinds, rope, pals, glass, rice dye
stulls, spices, &c.
Besides. cap and letter paper, ink ,
quilts, steel pens. wall paper, and a
thousand and one" other articles such
as are usually called for, all of which we
tlatter ourselves, will be found As cheap
as at any other s,ore--iry us before YOU
buy.
Wheat, Oats, Hides, Tallow, Flaxsccd,
Butter and Eggs taken in trade.
Oct. 6, 1913
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
DRY GOODS,

Both Foreign and Domestic. for Ladies
and Genllemen's wear and for family use;
selected expressly 10 snil the wants Of
this community, and bought uncommon
" low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
Cheap for Cash or Winter Wheat.
Administrators HoiIrc

a LII perNons having cIaims against the
"a estate Of Lowell Morse. deed. arc
hereby notified and requested to attend be-
fore the Probate Justice uf In Sale county,
on Monday the 18Th day Of November
A. d., 1913, for the purpose Of having
the same adjusted--lhat being the timo
fixed upon by the subscriber, in pursuance
Of the statute, Cor tie purpose of settling
and adjusting al Claims against The estate
Of said tcccdcnt.
NJ. ID. WALLACE, ,2dmfr.
Ottawa, Sept 9Th, 1913. lo-0
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
MORE VIEW GOODS!
w NJ. II Il UE & SON

A RE just opening splendid assort-
IA ment Of STAPLE & FANCY
GOODS. adapted to the fall and winter
trade. which they are determined to sell
as low as the rery lowest--proft or no
protil-consisting in mart of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
for Cast or PrGducc.

'E>NE subscribers are now receiving direct from
Il Boston, an extensive and well selected assort-
nent Of FALL and WINTER
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
NEW AND CHEAP GUODS
Best Bargains in the County!

NNTALKER & HICKI.iNG are now receiving
w and opening at the CHEAP CASH
STORE in Ottawa. direct from New York and
Boston, their Fall and Winter supply Of merchan.
dlze, which was expressly selected for this market.
The supply embraces a general assortment of
DRY GOODS,
A large lot of new style calicoes. from
10 cts. per yard upwards /; brown mus
Inns; ticks and checks; painted muslins,
brown and bleached drilmgs and muslins,
usry cheap; saltinels jeans and cotton
yarn; shawls and handkerchiefs. q Supe-
rior assortment; together with general
variety Of articles for the especial accom-
mediation and convenience of the ladies',
who are earnestly invited to call and ex.
anime our stock before purchasing else
where. ALSO, large and complete as
sortment OF
BOOTS Il SHOES,
Queensrare, together NTH ojuN supply Of
GROCERIES,
Embracing choice lot Of brown and loaf
Sugar, Coffee, Tea, &c, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
List of Letters

ID EMAlNlNG in the Post Office at Ottawa,
"a Illinois, October /, lS43.
II persunY cUNnr III. IeLIst.s mill nLenNe SnLl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1843-10-20
State of Illinois, La Sale conaty, S.

Ottawa, Oct. 20, 1913.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27
52,3ll,369
Amount of Incorporated land (acres) 1876, 1897

The Legislature of South Carolina adjourned on
the 18th inst. after brief session of twenty days
The resolutions which were introduced in the early
part of the session, declaring that Texas was en-
braced in the territory of Louisiana ceded to this
country in lS03 aud that therefore she is now in
tegral part of the United States disposed OF by
being laid the table, together with the following
amendments which were proposed thereto
Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Legislature
of this State il is of vital importance to the interests
of the Southern States that the independence of Tex
as should be recognised by Mexico, and that is the
duty of the General Government 10 take all proper
step, to procure that recognition.
Resoiped, That the formation Of an intimate po-
litical connexion between the United States and
Texas, to prevent the undue exercise of any
foreign influence dangerous to the interests, policy,
and institutions Of this country, would be consum-
nation devoutly to be wished"
The subjoined resolution, however relating to the
same subject, and which was reported by the Com
mittee of Federal Relations, was passed
" Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Legislature
of South Carolina, sound policy, the vital interests of
the people of the Unied States and their Just rights
require that steps should be promptly taken by the
Government of the United States for the annexation
OF Texas to the Union"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

NEW BEDFoRD.-The prosperity of this great
whaling port of the United States is forcby brought
to the view of the public by the New Bedford Mer-
curry 1t is not too much to say perhaps, that there
not another town of its size in the United States
in the world in which many ships are o,o'led, as
in this same New Bedford, and certainly no seaport
where they all proftaby employed at the
same time. The entire fleet of more than two hum
dred square rugged vessels, 1--WE believe about two
hundred and ifty,) is at sea, with only the ex-
ception of ship now fitting, and barque Seven
ships and barques have sailed within the last few
days. About dozen schooners and PERHAPS hall
that number of soops, coasters which are laid up IN
the dock for the season. furnish the only representa-
ton Of amount of tonnage belonging to that port
which is only exceeded BY that of three other ports
in the United States At Fairhaven sort OF appen-
dage Of New Bedford, directly across the river like
Brooklyn relatively to New York, there are only
three ships remaining in port, all of which are reht
ting for sea.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The Albany Evening Journal mentions that IN adj
dition to the steering wheel to be presented by the
Albany Common Council to the new sloop ofwar Al
baDy, number of the citizens have dubbed for the
purpose of procuring a handsome view OF the city,
from the east side of the river, to be placed in the
ship. The picture is to be painted by Cole, one OF
the most distinguished of the American artists
letter from Mr.. Secretary Henshaw announces that
orders have been given to prepare place in the
ships cabin for the proposed picture.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27
Twenty-Eighth Congress.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE,

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 81, l643
Numerous petitions various subjects were pre-
sented and appropriately referred.
Mr.. BREESE obtained leave to introduce a bill
authorizing persons who have obtained lands in In
dian reserves TO ALLEVIATE in fee
The resolution of Mr.. ALLEN, relative to the ad-
mittanee OF the public when the Senate is engaged in
Executive session. taken up, and after some con-
yersalion at the request of the mover laid the Ia
BILE for the present
resolution offered some days ago by Mr.. WALK
Err, calling on the Treasury Department for state
ment OF all the expenditures of the Government,
from It's foundation to the present time, was, after
some debate, adopted.
Several private bills, were introduced and resolu-
uons OF inquiry adopted, after which the Senate
adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

PRoGREss OF CIyuIzATIoN.-We yesterday, for the
first time, had application from ono of the Penob-
scot tribe OF Indians, to- become subscriber to our
paper, and we are happy to state that he had not ad
vanced so far in modern refinement as to become
patron without paying He paid in advance, and in
this respect might be limited to those claiming higher
refinement and civilization This Indian, Joseph
Polls, is quite intelligent and the reason he gave for
wishing to read our paper is well worthy of atten
ton lie remarked that he wanted TO learn, and he
thought that reading short talks such as are put in
paper, was the best wsy.-Bansor one Wing.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The lower House Of the Ohio Legislature have
passed a bill repeating the destructive banking laws
Of the last Legislature, and revving and extending
the charter of the Bank of Geauga and the CONNER,
cal Bank of Cincinnati. The Columbus Journal says
"The its passage was Of strict party charac
ter, the hard money Loco Focos all against it, and
the Wings together with Mr.. Green Independent in
its favor few members were absent"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The presentation of the Marquis Lavaettc, Con-
sui General of France, TO Mehemit Ali, took place
at Alexandra the 9th Of October and he was re-
ceived al the Citadel, the Royal residence with the
customary ceremonies but it is said that the recap
ton given to the new Consul had something in il
more than usually cordial. M de Lavalette recev-
ed as present fine horse and superb sabre enrich
ed with precious stones.
The Marchioness Lavaette, formerly Mrs. Sam
uel Welles, of Paris) having expressed desire to
visit the harem, this particular favor was readily
granted to her. and his Hghness carried his COURTESY
so far as to go to the apartment of his daughter tc
receive Madame Lavalette in person, where the mos
cordial welcome was given her. and every kind OF
oriental luxury displayed. Madame Lavale,te asked
permission TO offer the ladies some pieces of very
rich Lyons stufs, which were joyfuly accepted, and
in return she received full dress of the orienta
fashion, of the richest kind In fact the Viceroy or
every occasion displays the greatest sympathy with
France and Frenchmen.- Boston Dniiy .1dr
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

~ CArrroL HILL INsrIrUTE.-A meeting Of the
Capitol Hill Institute will be holden tomorrow
Thursday evening, at the Hall of the Columbia
Fire Company, on New Jersey Avenue, at half past
o'clock
Lecture will be delivered by PrsHEr THOMPSON,
Esq Subject 1.-THE duty of individuals to Society,
practically illustrated, and locally applied"
The public are invited 10 attend.
SIMON BROWN,
dec 81 Chairman En-. Com
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

PRoPERry IN NEW YoRK.-The property of this
city, including the Croton Water Works, is valued at
$23,627 $40 10, and produces yearly income OF
S3l3746 80. The city debt amounts to Sl2,o54,-
$50 49, The Park is estimated to contain 1873 lots,
worth S2,2C0,000; the Battery ITO lots, worth
81 100000; and the Bowling Green, 9 lots, $780,
900; Union place contains go lots, worth $751;
900; Washington Square, lGO lots, worth S9OO,Ooo
and Tompkin's Square, 156 lots, worth Sl50,C0O.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

But to conclude 10 the Globe of the 18th instant,
F. r. Blair publishes his anathemas against several
distinguished individuals, who dared TO prefer Nif
Kendall, or some other individual for printer. lie
styles them busy, intriguing politicians" ms
comes with bad grace from one who is VIGOROUSLY
prohigate as politician, himself heartless migrate
"a bloated and mischievous demagogue, who owes
his rotundity" to the very individuals he now
abuses, because they prefer to bestow their la
yors upon others more deserving Whether the cpl
thets Of " busy" and intriguing" are deserved oy
those to whom he applies them, or not, we are not
called upon to decide Nor shall volunteer IN
their defence at this time.
In this same article, in order to create sympathy
in his behalf, Francis F. Blair, Kentucky lawyer
and relative of Henry Clay-a man who has drawn
sir hundred thousand dollars from the public treasury
more than half of which was clear proht-mo-
destly and honestly styles himself poor printer
struggling for life ia the midst of multitude OF pow
erul competitors called out from the ranks Of MS
own party" What efrontery is this +. f. Blair
poor printer He is just as good printer as an
Buren, and Daniel Webster are farmers. BLAIR owns
printing office, and Van Buren, and Webster own
farms. Poverty, too which Mr. Blair now assumes
virtue, just for the occasion, was the argument
adduced by him against Mr.. Kendall. This tisSSe
of Blair shows that he is corrupt and graspng az
he is wealthy and that he is rich nabob, and not
poor printer" is certain as that he Is an uh-
mitigated and ungratefu demagogue
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The Buffalo IN. " Commercial gives 4 list Of
disasters the lake during the OF navigation,
which includes fourteen ships brigs, and schooncrs,
one propeller and one ordinary steamer; all lost in
whole in part, or much damaged in hull and cargo.
The loss Of life from the schr. Erie at Michigan
city, in April, Of the Captain, Gardner, and five men
and from the schr South America, on 18th October,
Captain Bradley, and five others.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

JOHN Quincy ADAMS ExcoMMUSIcATED.-Ihe Aoo-
tion Convention Of Utica has drawn up long string
Of articles Of Indictment against John Quincy Adams,
for his alleged recreancy to the cause of human ber-
ty, and advising and conurng all aboltonists no fur
Their TO recommend or to do him honor.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

ST.. MATTHEWS FAIR, at Carusi's Saloon, will con
tinue open every day and evening until further
tice. The renowned Gipsey Sisnora, Quapopoca,
from Quatlabaca, and the less justly celebrated
Mons Petis Pas, little inferior 10 Ole Bull, or any
other Bull still continues TO instruct and their
numerous vsters.
Admission 10 cents.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

Nothing has yet been heard of the trunks stolen
from Messrs. Pomeroy and Co.'S Express Line An
ANONYMOUS letter has been received at New York by
the Union Bank Of that city, making some PROPOSE
tions in relation to the unsigned notes of that Bank
which were in the missing trunk.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27
BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, !

Dec. Y, 1913, }
THIS Bank will not be open on Monday next, the
Il lst Of January.
II is requested that persons having notes payable at
this Bank on that day, will provide for them by
O'Clock the Saturday previous.
RID. SMITH, Cashier
dec 97-diftlJan
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

I'VE" YORK SrocK MARKEr.-The New York Elk.
press of Monday says
"A panic has prevailed in the stock market to-day,
ana large decline Us seen in all descriptions Ohio
SKIES soio largely at par and 80 l2; Kentucky skies
at l04, and Ohio sevens at los and Io6 Tancies
showed the same rate. Stocks will continue to re.
oede until after the holidsys-aftcr which they nav
rally, and reach high, or higher point than tbey
have before touched
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

PopK N ILLINOIS Between seven and eight thou
sand hogs have been killed and packed at Springfield
Illinois. the present season, the price paid there vary
ing from 81 25 to 80 per cwt.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The fremen of Philadelphia had two Of their ac
customcd fights on Saturday night and Sunday morn
ing last.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

Live hogs were selling at Cincinnati, on Friday
week, at from 50 80 to 50 so per hundred pounds
Sales of mess pork we're made on Thursday at 81 10
per barrel. Flour, SO 7O Whskey, 10 cents
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

VALUABLE MAHoGoNY LoG.-A single log Of Man
sanilla Mahogany, sold at auction in New York
on Thursday for $500 II, or 81 80 per superficial
foot.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

Co, Jouvsos,s OPnroN-The Frankfort (ky)
Commonwealth Of Wednesday says
uCo, Iobnson nassed this place on Saturday last,
nm b;e NOV home We understand he says nothing
can prevent MIR. Cay's election but the running OF
hms elfn
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The steamer Hbern'a, at Boston, from Liverpool,
brought S3l 900 in specie. During the month, of
January February and March, there will be but one
steamer per month, Tho next steamer leaves Liver
pool January 4th.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

An old Mail Robbr.-The Alton 0llinos) Tee
graph of the 10th instant, says:
"At the present term Of the United States District
Court, John WiAgate, late Postmaster at Rocking
Cave, in Hardin county, Illinois, was indicted for an
alleged robbery Of the mail. The accused 70 years
of age"
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The Wamsport maryland Banner of Saturday
says:
"Thc Chesapeake and Ohio Canal continues in
good navigabe ORDER
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The chair factory Of Messrs. Connolly s. Son, Of
Wheeling, was entirely consumed by fire on Friday
| night last Loss $4,000.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

large steam-baggipg factory at Cincinnati is
lighted by gas manufactured in the establishment out
of lard. The works arc very simple, and do not oc-
cupy space Of more than by 8 feet Twenty five
pounds Of lard per day consumed.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The Lowell Railroad Company has declared div
idend Of per cent. for the last SIX months.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

About two hundred ship carpenters were dis
charged at the Washington Navy Yard on Thursday
last.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

At Pittsburg on Sunday, at b O'CLOCK l. w. 'o
Ohio river had ID feet Of water IN the channe'' anu
was rising.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

TExA, AND ITS REsoURcEs.-The following stats
tics are taken from the General Land Office in
Texas:
Estimated area Of Texas in acres as de-
fined by the acts of Congress of $780, 203, 500 900
Amount of land granted
by the Mexican Gov
eminent and confirmed
by the Government of
Texas, 52,3ll 1863
Amount Of land granted
by the Government of
Texas since the Deca-
ration Of independence, 5,697, 1856
Additional amount grant
ed by the Government
of Texas since 1897, 3,535,974
Amount granted as boun-
ty 10 those who served
in the army, 4,363,974
Amount Of land scrip is.
sued and sold by the
Government of Texas, 100000
-- 674OS67
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

BOARDING.
AIRS. THOMSON has two large, pleasant
wi rooms unoccupled, suitable for families one
fronting on the Avenue, corner OF Sth street ana
P Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Centre MHSe''
dec 27-3t
Avs OF ETIQUETTE, and Rules and Retlec-
| tions for Conduct in Society, by Gentleman.
(" Let school-taught pride dissemble all IT can,
These little things are great to little man."
Goldsmith.
CONTENTS
Good Breeding
Fashion, as contra-distnguished from Good
Breeding
Dress Introductons Sslutations, Visits
Conversation Letters.
The Drawing Room Dinner.
Conduct in So ciety.
Dances Funerals Servants.
Americanisms Miscellaneous Reflections.
Complete in one pocket volume, price 81 cents
doc ~ +. TAYLOR.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

DOOK OF THE POETS, | vol, London, with
ID numerous beautiful illustrations, containing The
oest works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to
Beattie.
Also, Book Of the Poets, the Modern Poets, con-
tanning chiefly the English Poetry of the nineteenth
century, | volume, corresponding with the other
beautiful London edition. with many splendid engray-
ings. just received ny
may 10 . IAiLoh
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

Petitions presented by Mr.. WENTWORTH, of
Illinois
Sundry citizens of Boone county Illinois, and the
Territory of w isconsin praying for mail route from
Belvidere Illinois, to Darien, Wisconsin. Referred
TO the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
Sundry citizens of Chicago illinois, for the extern
sion of the United States maritime law over the upper
lakes from Ontario to Michigan inclusive. Referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-27

The meeting for the above purpose will be held in
the First Presbyterian Church. Four and ahalf street,
on Tuesday evening next, ed of january at 7
o'clock Addresses by the Hon. J. T. MoREuEAp, Sc
nator from Kentucky, and other gentlemen may be
expected. r. BRADLEY,
Chairman Com. of arrangements.