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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
New yori Dem ocrniic State Convention.

In the Albany Argus of the TN, we have a sy.
convention which met at Syracuse on the 9th
inst. Every county in the state, except Rock
land, was represented, and oil tho delegations
were full, except Chenango and Greene, which
were deficient in one delegate each.
Upon the immediate object of the convention,
says tho Argus, there was, beyond the four dele
gates friendly TO Mr.. Calhoun from the city of
New York, very little diversity of sentiment.
Nearly the entire democracy of the convention,
in full accordance with the democracy of the state.
were warmly for Mr.. Van Bvmgx; and the up
pointment Of an entire delegation to Baltimore,
known and approved as his friends and instruc
ed as such, formed part of the proceedings Of tn,
convention, and by vote evncing an ex,raord.
nary and gratifying degree OF unanimity.
Resolutions were passed explicit and strong in
favor of Mr. VAN BunrS as the first choice of
New York for the presidency, and Of the mea-
sures Of his administration; in favor Of the usual
mode of appointing delegates to the National Con
vcn,on and adverse TO the district system--and
warmly approving Of the administration of Gov.
DoucK, and of the state administration.
Thus has New York spoken. All the topics
acted upon by the convention were clearly and cx-
plci,y submitted 10 the people by the democratic
convention at Albany at the close of the last ses-
sion Of the Legislature, and it cannot then be pre-
tended that the result of the convention was no, in
accordance with the wishes OF the democracy of
the state. That result itself is gratifying in the
II must put to rest ciIcc,ually the idea which has
been 80 indus,riously circulated. that the demo-
cracy Of New York are either actually divided or
wavering or unsettled in their preferences for the
presidency. "No,hing," says the Argus, Scan he
further from the trulh-nor was il pretended in
convention, though members were called upon to
state the fact if they believed it to be So that there
is single congress district in the state, where, if
the question were put to the democratic electors
and full vote taken, a majority would be found
hostile to Mr., Van Buren,, or in favor Of any other
candidate. The most that could he said, even for
New York city, where, if any where in the state,
the democratic feeling runs in another direction,
was not that there was now such district there,
bp, that there might be, some months hence, pro-
vided changes enough should take place mean
while to turn the scale, which, il was virtually adj
United by one OF the delegates from tba, city, now
prcpondera,ed in favor OF Mr.. Van Buren,"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
THEILLINOIS FREE TRADER.

A wa Boy.-Ihe following extraordinary ad-
vertisement appears in the Toronto Christian
Guardian Of the l2h ult.
A reward OF fifty dollars will be given to any
person or persons who will find Thomas Spears,
son Of William Spears, who was lost N the town
ship Of Caledon, on the night of the 30lh Septem-
her. 1871. The boy was seen on the 18th of June,
1913, Wy two of Daniel Mclaughlin, on the
Town line between CaIcdon and Albion. lie was
sitting on a stone looking at his feet, which were
sore ; he was quite naked, excepting the waist
band of a pair OF trnwsers, OF q dark color, and
abou, four inches OF the thigh, in rags, CORE
spending with the same he wore when lost. He
was seen again on the l4h Of June last, hav-
ing on the part of clothing last described, 10y Mrs,
Howard, on the base line between Mono and Ca
edon, less than three miles from where he was
lost. Mrs. II. came close up TO him, and was
not perceived until she came 50 near that she
might have put her hand upon him; she was
frightened, and stood to louk at him, and he stood
in the same manner gazing at her. On observing
such fearful sight, she started back, and then the
boy started into the wood, she then went to the
place where her husband had some men logging,
and they all loft work and went in search of him (;
hut they only found his track in the swamp. Mrs.
II. says that when he turned to run away from
her, he had a name Of hair growing down his
back"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
Foreign News.

The steamship Brtania arrived at Bos-
ton early on Sunday morning, (Sep. 9lh.)
bringing eleven days later news from Eu-
rope.
The prospects of the harvest (says
Wilmer and Smiths European tines
have improved. For ten days previous
to the sailing Of the Britannia, the wealth
er was propi'ious as could be desired.
The prices for corn and wheat in the Llv-
erpool market, have, in consequence, re-
ceded.
Parliament was TO be prorogued on the
oath ult. and both houses were engaged
most cnergctically with the closing busi-
ness of the session.
The subject, of the treaty of Washing
ton-lhe Ashbur,on treaty, was debated
in the house of Commons. The Alter
ney General said that under the clause of
the treaty for the surrender of fugitive
criminals, no person should be surrender
cd if his offence took its character from
his being slave.
| In the discussion Of Irish affairs, Lord
Brougham spoke with great severity OF
President Tyler and his son, in The house
of Lords, when the affairs OF the sister
country were being incidentally discuss
ed. "a person named Tyler, said to be
the son of the President, has taken part
in the repeal agitation" exclaimed the
noble lord, who proceeded to say that "no
one was answerable for the foolerles--ihe
excessive fooleries--ofhis family" Lord
Brougham, while thus severe on the son,
STYLED the sire the "accidenial President
of tho United States !" but could not be-
leve, unless he saw the document with
his own eyes, that that iunc'ionary had
written the letter attributed 10 him in favor
of repeal. :.
heiand.--ln Ireland tho "RepeaP
agitation gains rather than loses force
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
"kafydid. This is a name common.

"kafydid."-This is a name common
ly given to an insect, resembling the
grasshopper, and at the present time, in
the evening, may be heard, chirping its
fancied appella,ion. A few evenings
since when listening to one of them, OBJ
served ins,cad Of "ka-tid." "ka-did," as
commonly believed, its chirpings were
"ca.det," "ca det," and was surprised
that | had not before noticed the differ
ence. Cadet certainly would be the
most appropriate name. From observa-
ton several years past, have learned,
that it is Just three months, from the time
this insect is herad in the summer, TO the
coming Of ftost which destroys vegetation
and strips the trees Of their foliage It's
destruction is literally foretold by this lit
lie insect as it distinctly articulates the
word "ca-det," which is Latin verb, in
the third person and future tense, literally
meaning, ait will fall"--''i, will fall. \"
1t would be but Justice TO the truthful
harbinger to be called Cadet" instead OF
the unmeaning "Katydid." Let the lit
tic prophet bear the name OF his prophc-
cy.-Minois Gazette.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Disastrous Land Side in New 0sims.--The
Bulletin ssya, "rhc wreck exhibited along the
front OF the first municipality is truly melancholy.
The wharves from st. Louis street nearly TO Es'
planede have fallen, and, along great part OF
the distance the front Of the levce has sunk from
three TO six feet. The large platform ut the ferry
landing " a complete wreck. The earth has cav.
ed in, and the handsome row Of smallhousc built
opposite 10 The markets lassprng, for fruit stores
&C., and several Of them are nearly destroyed
JUDGED, within few feet Of tho market great
crack, yavns IN the lcyce. The city ba. not, io'
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
A Horse Thief CauuLt.

Last Saturday night there was stolen from Mr..
Hills, residing at Lisbon, Kendall county, dne
large bay horse. watch, some clo,bog and some
money. Suspicion Immediately fixed upon Mr.,
rieldslising IN The neehbohooj, as the thief, and
upon examining the place where he usually KEEP,
himself, !, was found tina, he had ci the "dggns.
Several men Immediately went in pursuit, aud
they had not gone far before they got track of him
They caught him on Monday, q, Bloomington, in
Mclean county, and the horse, together with near
~ all the rest Of the stolen property, was recover
ed. The thief was taken through this plscc on
Wednesday back 10 Kendall county, where he il
doubtless at presen, boarding with the sheriff.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

4 Delightful Retreat. does not envy the
pleasant situation of the editor Of the Apalschico-
la (rlorda) Wa,chman, In noticing the fine
views from his Office he says:
Speaking Of allgators, we can, at any time, 10y
looking iiom our office window, see dozen Of
them, from ton to fifteen feet in length, and all !s
nothing. by the way, the tails of these aquatic
beauties make most excellent turtle soup; and
their skins when properly cured. make ever endn-
ring shoes. aud they furnish any quantity Of musk
for toe, usc---but keep away your dogs and other
small children,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

The greatest demonstration yet made in
favor OF this movement took place at Tara
Hall--a classic spot in Irish history-on
the filth of August. OF this meeting the
EUROPEAN Times says:
All accounts concur III representing
this as the greatest Of all the "mons,er
meetings" The reporters of the various
papers, Wing, Tory, and Radical. alike
agree with O'Connell's description of this
being the GROWING gathering of the repeal
agitation. The day selected being a strc,
holiday in the Catholic church-,he festi-
val of the Assam pIion-al the ceremonies
of religion where brought to bear upon
the enthusiasm of the meeting. Mass
was celebrated before the commencement,
of the proceedings and prayers were offer
ed up for the repose of the souls Of the
'Cropies' whose bones wese Wondering
beneath, and who fell, according TO the
notions OF all present, in the cause of
their country. O'Connell's speech was
IN his best style-more earnest and i'm
FASHIONED. and less flippant than usual.
81 fee" exclaimed he, ''the awful respon-
slblllty to my country and my Creator
which the part have taken in this great
movement imposes upon me-" We re-
greet our inability TO do Justice TO this
speech 1t is more remarkable, however,
for the deep and subdued spirit of earnest
ness which marked it, than for any thing
novel or striking. This meeting has cx-
cited greater alarm on this side of the wa
ter connected with the repeal movement
than any former one-or indeed all put
together. The Times of yesterday has
the most Responding article which has
yet appeared in its columns on tins now
alarming subject of repeal. A crisis, it is
admitted on all hands, is not distant.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Editors Ehcted.-In glancing over the returns
Of the late election, says the Indiana Journal,
are pleased to see that the few Of our editorial
brethren who were candidates for The legislature
pie. The following gentlemen are elected mem
bers of tho House Thomas Bowling, of the
Wabash Express; ID. p. Holloway, of the Rich
mond Palladium; J.. Il. Eagle, of the Crawford
shire Review; and ]. r. Jones. of the Peoples
Friend at Covington.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

The True SivE-The lrishmen en-
ployed upon the Railroad in the vicinity
of Concord, Mass, have erected their
dwellings which are quite neat and reSpec-
table, in two separate parts OF the town.
they have named these divisions after
two fair towns of their own green isle,
Dublin and Cork. They go on the to-
tai abstinence principle, and sci their IA
ces against all abet,ors Of the practice of
using alcohol as beverage. Not long
since man came among them and set up
a liquor shop. The citizens of Dublin
and Cork were alarmed. They called a
meeting, and the result was, the liquor
man was notified that he had "a hours to
settle up and be of. The hint was wise
" taken, and Dublin and Cork were so
relieved of his presence. This affair does
those brave fellows much credit. We
hone that their brethren, that all, may
gather wisdom from their example,
Cincinnati Star.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Cassins NJ. Clay, of Lexington, is denouncing
Slavery through the columns Of the Kentucky In
tctegencer, in tho most severe language. He de.
nounces it in the Of soil the it dshonors, in
the name Of an offended God, of outraged human
ity, of advancing civilization, and in the name OF
his insulred and bleeding counirymen. His letters
are producing intense feeling in Kentucky.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
The sod and write the epitaph-"Here
lies the Coon" Aye, keep Digging ="
Sentinel.


A grocer in Clinton county sold
dtunsard pint of new rum, according TO
lac, and made t~o cents clear profit.
The drunkard shot his son-in-law while
intoxicated; and his apprehension, con-
finement, in Jail, execution, &C., cost the
county more than one thousand dollars
which temperate men had to earn by the
sweat of their brows! What say you. tax
payers! Are you willing to pay thou
sand dollars. to enable the grog-seller to
make ttUo cents?
But the Larabee case is comparatively
nothing, conlrasted with a recent ,ransac-
tlon, about the LIST of July, 1913. An
lndian-one of those half-civilized, rum
loving creatures, who abound in the west
stepped ont Of Callaraugus county into
the state of Pennsylvania, (where it
seems, men sell indulgences to sin, rs
well as in the empire slate,) and then fill
ed his pocket bottle with real 'red eve :"
and the seller Of poison made taOo cents
clear profit again.
While under its maddening influence,
he went into farmers house near By,
with whom he was totally unacquainled,
and murdered mother and five children,
all that comprised the little family, excep-
ting the husband and father, who was
from home. When he returned to his
little interesting family, what sight met
his eyes enough, it would seem, to cur
die his blood, and change the man to
stone. There lay the mother and her
five little ones, from ten years of age
down 10 infancy, stretched upon the floor,
swimming in blood and all dead! Oh
what desolation was there
mo more from him the blazing hearth shall burn,
Or busy housewife ply her evening Gaze;
No children RON to lisp their sre's return,
And climb his knee, the enved kiss to share"
Shall say it! Yes, must, if it does
disgrace Gods image. The legislature
iegaiized The sale of tho reason-destroy-
ing drink; the town officers sold the in
diligence to kill; and the pauper-maker
cleared t,co cents Clinton Uhig
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

CnoIcE FmvIr.--Mr. Dclano OF tbs Fox River
House has favored us second time with u
portion Of the choice products Of his garden. On
Tuesday last he sen. lis superior lot of thu lsa-
bella grape, which was the finest specimen Of this
delicious fruit that we have secn 10 the country,
Our friend ofihe Fox River House deserves much
commentator for his Efforts in introducing into
she country such raro and superior products as are
20 10 found Ia his garden, and j, is to be hoped
thss DOR citizens generally who have gardens, will
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

QJFinc times for spor,smcn now. The groves
ard grain fields swarm with pigeons, and wild
game of every description was never known to be
more plenty. The autumn "opens rich" to the
hunter, and our eastern friends can form no idea
of tho pleasures Of the west. Come out here,
boys, and bring along the girls
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22
Sale Of State Property.

In pursuance Of a law of the last legislature of
this state. the Auditor Of Public Accounts has adj
vertiscd for public sale 10 the highes! bidder all the
valuable lands received by this state under the dis
,rbution law; the lands entered by The state On.
der the "nternal improvement" law; and the
Northern Cross Railroad, running from Spring
field TO MereJosia. The sale is to take place in
the city Of Springfield on the first Monday in
April next, aud the pay received will be internal
improvement bonds and scrip, and gold and silver.
ter sections being divided by line running north
and south. according to the mode Of division adopt
ed by the general government and when the Sc
lectons have been made in smaller tracts they will
be sold. ~ lands which shnll remain unsold
will, after the sale, be subject to private entry.
The lands thus offered for sale aro among the
very fines, in the state. They were selected by
competent aganIs appointed by the state, and in
point Of fertility and advantage of location, are
unquestionably superior to any other unsold lands
in the state, except, perhaps, the canal lands.
The title the state can give will, in oil cases, he
iniispuablc. The lands will not be taxable until
five years after they sold. Az the law requires
that the lands shall he appraised at their cash va
luc. and as the state bonds aud scrip can bc oh.
taincd at from 80 to So cents to the dollar to per-
sons DESTROYS If purchasing land in our state, n
more favorable opportunity eau scarcely be pre-.
scented.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

I'm awkward Bathing Predicament.
The Liverpool Mercury describes an
amusing incident which recently occur
red at the far famed bathing town of Re-
dear. A lady and gentleman on a visit
10 the watering place, not satisfied with
the restrictions and forms attendant. OH
bathing from machine, started early in
the morning in their phaton TO favora-
BILE spo, two miles up the sands the lady
providing herself with bathing dress.
the gentleman, as gentlemen often do
when bathing, declining such incumb-
rance.-Aller undressing on the sand, and
placing their clothes in the carriage. they
took to the water, but had scarcely re-
covered from their first dip when TO
their dismay, they observed the horse
start away in smart trot with the car
riage, dresses and all-leaving them in
the primitive state of our first parents
After some time it was arranged for the
lady to proceed in her picturesque and
scanly costume, to Marske, where she
arrived barelooted and bareheaded, and
after relating the unfortunate but Iaugha-
BILE account Of the horse, succeeded III
borrowing dress for herself and hus-
band and he was soon recognized by
the messenger, patiently enduring his wo-
full plight, though up 10 the chin IN INC
water
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Ho,o is Ibis Pin letter to the Chambersburg
Clay Club, dated 25lh ut., Mr.. Clay says:
The time has not set arrived think, when
ought to decide whether shall give my consent or
not to the use of my name as a candidate for the
office of president of the L. S.
Is Mr.. Clay going to back QUIT Have the late
elections scared him 1t looks suspicious.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

ora number of our subscribers promised to
pay their subscriptions after harvest. That time
has now arrived, ana zee hope To srr Inc bb55Es5;;
roun,cnances Of not few before long. Many
have promised 10 pay US during the catle-show
we never refuse cash, either on old accounts or
pew subscriptions. Dearly beloved, try Ms,
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Pass him Ronnd.-rhe PIttsburg Spirit Of the
ity, that JAMES w. HAnRIsoS, of the U. s. Army
and a nephew Of the late President Harrison, is
the originator Of the late report relative to the
death of Gen. Jackson. He wrote it on the way
bill beyond Dayton, Ohio, from whence it was CO.
pied and circulated over the country.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

many years, been subjected to so heavy loss,
and, as the river has not yet reached the loves
point, i, is impossible to anticipate the extent OF
the damage which may happen"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

PRETTY Goad.-fhe lacetious editor Of the An
cslica Reporter concludes notice Of the removal
Of Ransum Brisjal from the office of Postmaster
at Elmiro, N. V, by tho following quotation -
Return go RaaSum. sinners home"
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Keep Digging."-'rhe Rochester
Democrat advises its Wing friends to
"kcep digging" That's the docirine!-
We wan, the federal grave sufficiently
capacious TO contain every climb and
Joint" of the "universal wing party" in
democrats will then lay on
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-22

Steamboat UOting Ballo,ings for Pre-
sdcnt are Of frequent occurrence on the
Western waters. Clay, in every instance
has large majority of all the votes.-
National MteMgencer.
An illustration may explain the above.
In 1886, we were in a steamer on Lake
Erie, bound for the west. The deck and
cabin were both crowded. In the latter
place it was proposed to take the vote on
the presidential question. Clay carried
ii six to one.
A gentleman Of the minority jumped
upon a stool, and as soon as the clapping
and shouts subsidized said.
II move tina, committee of six
three from each par,y-be appointed to
take the vote Of the deck passengers ~
Bah !-Faugh NO! Yes !" rang
through the cabin.
"What will that prove ?" asked one.
acknowledgements the mover
''the persons on deck have as much pow
err at the ballol-box as we who pay full
price for our passage.-Ihcir vote is as
important as ours"
The committee was thereupon aPpoin-
ted and the motion was put 10 the deck
thus -
"Those who are in favor of Henry Clay
for the presidency will say-.7ye -
One little voice squeaked out-Aye!
"rhose opposed will say No." A
mighty shout arose from that immense
multitude of iron lhroats like the roar Of
the ocean.
MoRAL.-When the wings take the
sense of the cabin, let democrats ascertain
what the deck has to say about it.-Port-
land american.