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The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
County Convention.

The following sensible remarks in regard to
county conventions, we copy from the st. Charles
Patriot. The evil complained of should be RENE
died. not only in that county but also in Lasalle.
Conventions, when properly and fairly conducted,
are of advantage to the party: when the contrary
if the case, greater evil could not be inflicted on
the party or the country:
In this paper will be seen call for a
county convention, which, it is TO be no.
ped will be fully attended. Let every
precinct be wide awake, and see that they
are fully represented, SO that the inludi-
cious method Of substituting as heretofore
practised may not be necessary. 1t is a
good practice for each precinct to appoint
a substitute for each delegate to supply
his place in case of failure. And we
take this opportunity of suggesting the
propriety Of each precinct defining the
power of their delegates as to subsllu-
ting. Ii is generally allowed by those
with whom we have conversed, that the
practice heretofore prevailing in this state
on this point is very loose, and calculated
to lead to dissatisfaction, and injury TO the
nominees and the party. According TO
this practice If one delegate only attend
from precinct he has the power to fill
the delegation from his precinct by sub.
sttutes from any part Of the county. lr
this way any one can see how easy it is
for the will Of the precinct to be wholly
subverted or defeated. And the same
holds good in regard to a district conven
ton of delegates from the counties com
posing it. If delegates are allowed tC
substitute, ought not their power, in this
respect TO be confined to their own pre-
cinct or county, as the case may be! AS
the convention now called will not effec,
the county nominations, it would seem to
offer a good opportunity for cool exam
ination and a proper adjustment of thi;
matter.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31

Quiet Your Fears.--'rhose who have become
alarmed by the prediction of Miller that the world
is 10 be destroyed during the present year, may
now quiet their fears. Joseph Smith, the Lords
holy prophet at Nauvoo. has written long let
ter to the editor of the Times and Seasons on the
subject of Mllerism which closes in this wise
"Therelorc, hear this, o Earth the Lord will
not come to reign over the righ,eousi in this world
in lSl3, nor until every thing for the bridegroom
is ready" This settles it.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
Whats in The Wind 2

by the last mail, we received copy
oi what purPorts TO be newspaper es-
tablished at Springfield, entitled the sin
dependent Democrat" wi,hou, any pub
Usher or editors name. nor can we. from
any information given in the sheet learn
any thing, save that it promised not to.
like the Register. advocate democratic
doctrines one day and Federal the next
The sheet is mostly filled with cores.
pondence which took place between many
of the citizens of Springfield and the late
secretary OF state, whom they invite TO
partake of public festival. The answer
of Mr.. TRUMBULL, to the invitation, con-
tains some rather tart illusions to Gov.
FoRD, which places the executive in not
a very favorable light. Appended to the
correspondence, is note from the pub
Usher of the Register, refusing to admit
Mr.. TRuMBULL's answer to the citizens,
into the columns of their paper, for fear
it might not be quite polite the AL
mighty dollar being Walters gage of
principles--and he, probably fearing Gov.
FoRD's displeasure and consequent less
of some of the spoils. Here we now see
the result of electng men to office who
possess not the confidence of the party in
the state. Of such, is the editor of the
Register, and it is found necessary to es.
tabllsh paper at the sea. of government,
which can be looked upon as an exponen.
of the principles Of the democratic party.
We are glad such paper has been start
ed, and if conducted as It should be, i.
will receive large supper, from the de-
mocracy of the state.-.4dUocate.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
Pro.pces. Of business.

The papers in the eastern cities give the mos,
encouraging account of the business prospects for
the coming season. Bicknelps Reporter repre-.
sen,s the condition Of trade and the money mar.
ket as FOUNDER and healthier in Philadelphia than
/. has been for years, and anticipates heavy and
profitable business when navigation opens So
in New York. For many years money has not
been so plenty in that city, and all it wants is the
opening Of navigation 10 send il forth in the chan
nels Of trade and 10 give activity and vigor to
every branch Of business. The New York Jour
nal Of Commerce, speaking in reference TO the
prospect for the coming season, uses The following
encouraging language "There arc two or three
features u che market just now that are wortby Of
particular attention. The cxcrescenccs o. p bad
currency haso been removed, until .aey gre re-
iuced within q email 4 compass. that they have
no power to agisass the general business Il the
country. stass steskk bays sosss y y pcsiiIcnio|
shicb ,hsy - n. (. 'hs' \. 81 81
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which way they will. There is on no side any
institution or interest liable to fall into dishonor
which has sufficient importance to disturb the &c
neral peace. The basis of affairs, therefore, j:
lirm and stable. In the second place, there is q
great superabundance Of money. Real specie mas
accumulated until it has become buithensonc
The hanks are full of specie and deposits Of mo-
ney lying idle. For dozen years, and we might
probably as well say Cor thirty years, money ha:
not been so superabundan, now, nor with such
decided indications of long continued plenty. In
Philadelphia after all the losses, money Is offered
at six per cent. on bond and mortgage, quite be-
yond the wants OF borrowers; and here, although
that particular kind of security is not yet in vogue
except with few of the mos, wealthy capitalists.
yet money goes a begging a. five per cent. on six
months paper and temporary loans have been
made at -four per cent. Still specie is pouring in
from all quarters. Ia the third place, the stocks
of all sorts Of foreign goods are well nigh exhaust
ed. This is equally true Of groceries, dry goods,
and all other merchandise. At no time since our
acquaintance with business have the supplies Of
both OH seaboard and through the
interior, been so exceedingly small The fact is,
that, of large number OF important articles, there
is but the smallest quantity which can be called
stock, and there no great supplies on the way.
So stands The case just at the commencement of
the spring trade. The products Of our own indus
try alone are superibundant, and pressing upon
our ships to be carried abroad, that more specie
may he returned"
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THE ILLINOIS FREE TRADER.
The New United s.n.c. senate.

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After the 4th of March, inst, the United States
Senate will be constituted as follows, with the
addition of three vacancies, one in Maryland and
two in Tennessee. Those in italics are wings
those with an aS,erisk e are newly elected or
reelected senator's:
MAINE. SorTu CAROLINA.
John Fairfield 1916 +Daniel +. Huger 1917
George Eraos lSi1 George McDutHe lS49
| NV HAmPsHIRE. GEORGIA.
Levi Woodbury. ls47 JJhH w. Beriea 1917
&c. G. Atheron Isl9 w. T. Colquin ls49
VERMONT. ALABAMA.
Samuel Pheips lsi5 William Il. King Is47
william C. UDham 1919 'Arlhur p. Bagby 1919
MAssAcHUsETTs. MISSISSIPPI.
Rufus Choaie lS45 John Henderson 1915
Laqc C. Bates 1sl7 Robert ]. Walker 1917
RHoDE ISLAND. LOUISIANA.
Nathan r. D.1oa lsl5 AkrGndsr Bayro,C lS47
lanes +. Simmons 1917 Alexander Porter ls49
CosSEcrIcUr. TENNESSEE.
~ w Huntington 1915 Two vacancies.
'John NJ. Niles 1919
NEw YonK. KENTUCKY.
NJ p. TaAmadge lsi5 JOHN T. Morehead lSt7
1Silas Wright, jr. ls40 'JohnJ Cy'henden 1919
VIEW JbHaki' Ch'''
William DlyOa 1915 Benjamin Tappan 1919
Jacob w miller 1917 'NIlliam Alien 1919
PgSSsY LvANIA. INDIANA.
D. w. Sturgeon IS35 Albert s. White ls45
flames Buchanan ls49 Il. A. flanagan 1919
DELAWARE. lLLISoIs.
r. H. Bavqy9 lSi5 Samuel McRoberts l847
Thomas CLINTON 1917 sidney Breese 1919
MARyLASD. MISSOURI.
Vacancy. Lewis r. Lam 1915
VrRGIvIA. ARKANSAS.
William &. Rirss iS45 William ). Fulton ls47
william S. ArcAer lSl7 A. H. Sewer 1919
Nonru CAnoLrNA. MIcHIeiN.
wife p. Mqngua lsl7 4. s. Porter ISl5
w. II. HAYWOOD lS40 W. WoedJridge 1919
Showing total Of 26 wings, (including Mr.
Porter, of Louisiana, and Mr.. Rives) and 20 de-
mocras. But Mr.. Porter was elected by the de-
mocrats over Mr.. Conrad, the regular whIg can
didate and the present incumbent and Mr.. Hives
is set down as an 'impracticable;" is at war with
the wings on nearly every public questionable ma
tional bank distribution, internal improvements by
tbs general government, &c. and is quite as like
~ t. vote with the democrats as the whigs Add
TO these, the choice of democrat in Maryland,
whenever choice shall he effected, and the chan
ces are. at least, that the democrats will hold the
balance of the senate with the wings. The late
senate s,ool-whigs 80, including Mr.. Rives, de-
mocrats 20 and vacancies.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31

Tie Star Spanghd Banner.-The following is
the concluding part of a speech of u. Collins Lee,
before the American Colonization Society, in
which he gives history of that national ballad
"The Star Spangled Banner" and pronounces a
brief but beautiful eulogy upon its author, the late
Francis s. Key, of Washington city, who was a
member of the society:
1t was during the late memorable war,
when a British fleet had penetrated to the
Capital of our country, and while APPROACH
ing the outworks and fort which guard a
sister city, that young Key, then detained
on board an English ship Of war, beheld,
as the twilight closed upon the invading
forces, the flag of his country waving
above the fortress of attack, and when the
night set in, was tainted by the threat
and boast of the invaders, that ere morn
ing that flag would be struck to the Prov
css Of its enemies. Amid the smoke and
storm of the battle, he watched with
lhrobbing heart and anxious eyes the first
approach of light, his fears and hopes
alike agilating and expressing him. The
dawn broke at last, and, through the
smoke and clouds, he caught The first
glance of lhatyet unconquered ensign still
there, waving over the free and brave
its bright folds unbroken by the storm of
battle, and its inextinguishable stars yet
shining undimmed. 1t was, sir, at this
moment OF rapture, that the patriots over.
flowing heart gave utterance TO the bright.
est gem of our literature, and the watch.
word of victory. If nothing else remain.
ed to rescue his memory from oblivion
this, alone, shall preserve it in every land
and over every sea, wherever American
arts and American arms shall carry ligh,
and liberty and civilization.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31

Progress Of Miiierism.-Mllerism has gone
ahead in Luzernc co. Pa, to such an extent, that
store keeper by the name of Gaylord, in that Vi
cinity, gave notice short time since, that his
store was at the service of the public "free gratis
and for nothing" The deputy sheriff Of the
county attended by request to hand out the goods,
and the old ladies' were packing them OF in large
bundles in fine style. The stock of goods, it is
added, was in way Of rapid disposal.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
The WCnihCr.

A chill runs over US as VIC mention il. This
month Of March, which is generally reckoned
among the spring months, has had litte resen-
blance to spring little resemblance to the season
of tender shoots and opening buds The thermo-
meter at no time above freezing point and fire.
quenily below zero-the river covered with ice
two feet thick and the ground with snow--these
are the characteristics that have marked the first
spring month. 1t is said "March coming in a
lion will go on, lamb" Well, March came in
clustering, roaring-sery lion-like but this is the
3lst day Of that month and where is the lamb
1t is all but the lamb. The sIeighng 10 very re-
spectacle, and the air biting cold.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
Mr.. Hastings, member of congress- from Ohio
is an Irishman, and has brother who is a mem
Der of the British House of Commons.

A Sey.pcying Tobacco Bor.-The Albany Jour
going name stamped upon it, and which is intcn-
dcd for use in hotels and other public houses
where tobacco is in demand. On depositing a
penny in the box and pressing a spring little
drawer shoots out containing a small paper of To-
blcco. But tho drawer will not move, nor will
tho call for tobacco be answered, however hard the
spring may he pressed, until the penny is dropped
into the sub-rcasury of the machine
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
yiruinin Democratic Cou,cm,ion.

The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th inst. con-
tains the proceedings Of The democratic state con.
venlion which assembled in that city on the End
inst. The convention, which was one of the lar
gcst and most respectable bodies that ever met 10
Richmond, Consisting of over $50 members con-
tinuej in session three days. and then, having dis
posed Of all the business brought before it, adj
journed in great harmony. The action of the con-
venlion was two-fold in its charactcr-hrsl, in re-
ference to the approaching state elections in Vir-
ginia, and secondly, in reference 10 the dcmocra-
tic national convention for tho nomination OF a
candidate for the presidency and for the vice pre-
sidcncy. The former branch 10 of little interest
out Of the state, but the latter-,hc action in rcla-
ton TO the national cnaven,ion--is important.
1t was agreed TO recommend TO the democrats OF
the Union that the national convention be held on
tho fourth Monday OF November next (l5i3) /;
that the delegates be chosen by congressional dis
trics four to each districts and that the voting in
the convention be by states. each state giving as
many votes as it is entitled to presidential cleo
tors.
Among the resolutions adopted by the conven-
ton was the following emphatic one
Resolped, That any individual, however emf
nent, who refuses to abide by the decision Of a
fairly elected and fairly conducted national con.
vention, and 10 give its nominee his cordial sup.
port, forlets his claims TO the confidence of the
patty.
No distinct expression was made by the conven.
ton Of its preference for any one of the several
distinguished democrats spoken of in connexion
with the presidential office, but from one or two
articles in the Enquirer we infer that several votes
were taken that amounted to as much. 1t was
proposed in the convention, it is stated, by the
friends Of Mr.. Calhoun, to defer the national con.
venlion till the Sd Monday in May 1914, and that
the delegates in that convention should each vote
separately. But both these propositions were OPP
posed by the friends Of Mr.. Van Buren,, and those
ultimately adopted recommended in their stead
The vote was taken by counties, and the propo.
silions Of Mr. Calhouns friends were voted down
by 60 counties and odd against 20 and odd.
II will be recolccted that the democratic con.
veniieh held at Springfield on the 18th ut. mere.
ly prescribed the mode Of electng delegates from
this state to the national convention. Nothing
was said in reference to the time for the holding
Of the convention, and nothing in relation 70 the
manner Of voting in the convention. These were
matters which it was thought would be settled by
the democratic members Of congress before they Sc
parated; but, as no action was had by them in the
premises, there appears no other course left us than
to follow the recommendations Of some state, and
the recommendations Of what state ara entitled to
more respect than those Of old unwaveringy de-
mocraiic Virginia
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31

Compression Of Wood.-A few years
ago a mechanical puzzle, made of maho-
gany rods passing through hole in
piece of lockwood, was solved by press
ing one of the projections in vice TILL i!
was reduced to half its former thickness,
the resumption of its original size being
afterwards effected by sleeping the wood
in warm water. 1t was at that time poln-
ted out how this principle OF compression
nigh, be practically applied with advan-
,age. Hammers. choppers, and numer-
Gus other tools may have their wooden
handles thus immovably fixed, by making
the hole or mortice in the iron of taper
ing form, COMPRISING the end of the han
die so as to cause II TO pass through the
small entrance, and then soaking the wood
in water to re-expand it. The bars for
chairs, and the planks for floorlng-boards,
might be united in firm manner by SINH
lar means. Saturday Magazine.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31
The s.ny Law Dcci.ion.

In compliance with the request of number
Of our subscribers, we have placed on our first
page this week the opinion Of Chief Justice fancy
delivered in the case Of Bronson VS.. Kinze ct al.
In reply to the often repeated question, will our
Judges take the decision Of the supreme court OF
the U. S. as their rule of action we may answer
that VIC understand they will in all cases that are
obviously covered by this decision, such as mort
cages, deeds Of trust, &c; but. although we be-
lieve the opinion of Oh. ]. fancy clearly goes to
declare all relief laws mpairng the obligations Of
contracts made previous TO the passage of those
laws unconstituona-yei, as the decision itself,
from the nature of the case upon which it was
made, does not go to that extent we understand
our Judges will sustain the relief laws Of this state
SO far as they have reference to sales under simple
executions. II seems therefore necessary, before
we can get completely rid of our odious rshcf y
laws, tina, case covering the whole ground should
be taken up to the supreme court.
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-03-31

pcScH THEM UP What has become Of the
Wing Administration Party in this Congressional
District Save the movement, madein this town,
no efforts have been made to resuscitate the gal.
vonized concern Wake up, boys! We wan,
to take a look at You since the wing congress has
adjourned. Why don't the Chicago Express
and it haf-breed brother the Republican, move
in this matterl If the country has been benefited
by the two years of wing rule, the people should
candidate, the boys waut 10 see his teeth
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Revenue or 1870.

The following sections were incorporated into
the Revenue Law, approved March 9th, to rene
medy the defects in the law. passed at the late
session of our Legislature entitled "An act in
relation TO the Revenue of 1872"
Sec. 30. That in case any person shall
have paid the full amount of his state tax
for the year eighteen hundred and forty
two, in other funds than gold and silver.
he shall be entitled 10 demand and receive
from the collector to whom such payment
was made, the whole amount of his tax
for such year, upon the payment Of one
half that amount in gold aud silver and
auditors warrants; and il the collector
shall neglec. or refuse TO pay back such
amount upon the tender of the gold and
silver or auditors warrants. the person or
persons aggrieved may sue for and recover
the amount of his taxes so withheld, be-
fore any justice of the peace having juris-
diclion thereof: Provided, such colec-
tor shall have such money on hand at the
time OF such demand.
Sec. 30. That any and every collector
in this state shall pay into the state trea-
sury any such tax, over and above the
fifteen cents on the hundred dollars, as
shall not be demanded of him by the per-
son entitled thereto, before the time pre-
scribed by law for the making of his re-
turns to the auditor of the state.
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A sure Way orpayinx State Debts.

What Illinois is doing others may an,
should do.-lt appears that the state OF IL
linois, having expended vast sum Of mo
ney on an important canal, was compelled
TO suspend the work for want Of means to
finish 1.-THE credi. Of the state having
been Frustrated, and the people actually
unable to meet tax to pay the debt
Thus situated, the legislature Of thu. IA 1,
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Appcnrnmces nj the End.

Parson Miller lately decribed in sermon at
Bennington, Vermont, appearances that will pro-
baby be presented when his doctrine is realized
by the sudden destruction of this world
A small bright spot will first appear in
the east, which will gradually expand as
it approaches the earth. BY and by,
small cloud will appear before the lumln-
Gus ball, and between it and the earth.
On this cloud will be seen the Son of
Man, standing erect, his figure plainly
visible to the spectators on the earth.
At the sound of the trumpet Tor some 9th
err signal the bright spot having gradual
" illumined the whole heavens, the right
eous dead shall rise from their resting
place, and the risen and the living SAINTS
shall together be caught up and meet the
Saviour in the air, when they will be in
s,an,ly changed and clothed with lmmor-
,ali,v. The Saviour will then present
them to the Father, whose presence is de-
noted by this luminous mass, perfect, with
out spot or wrinkle. The Father will then
give the saints, by the marriage covenant.
as bride to the Son. They will then be
constituted the New Jerusalem, and, toge-
Their with the Saviour, win descend 10 the
earth, which, during their absence, has
been purified, and the wicked burned up,
where the saints will dwell with Christ
forever. on
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Os,awa, H., Friday, March 81, 1913
meets at this place to-day. His To.

nrCourt meets at this place to-day. His Ito
nor Judge RonIvsoy arrived in town on Wednts
day evening, and has taken rooms at the Mansion
House. He looks well, and is in fine health anc
spirits.--I.ittle it is thought will be donein couT
before Monday. Strangers are already flocking
into town in plumbers, and among the lawyers
from other places who are already here, we notice
Mr.. District Attorney Frilley, Messrs. Davis and
Fell Of Bloomington; and our friend MIR. Peters,
Of Peoria.
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Curious Cqkulation.--lt was some time since
stated that, at a dinner given by President Tyler
u bottle Of wine was preached which was four
hundred years old. The temperance Herald en-
ters into calculation Of what it is worth, basing
its first value at 80 cents this sum, put out at
six per cent. interest, would in that time amount
to the enormous sum of ST. 159,1S5,493 A cost
" bottle of wine.