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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
LEATHER.
MORE NEW GOODS |!

MORE NEW GOODS
TNIlE Ladies' Fancy Store have jus,
n. received by the steamer La Sale,
direct from the south, an addition to their
late fresh supply of goods. They now
have on hand beautiful supply of
Leghorn and Strac Bonnets,
which are going fast at cheap rates for
cash. Also, large assortment of Shaavls,
Lacns, Coiicoes. and frsl.rate supply OF
Gardeners Summer Clothing.
Call at the Ladies Fancy Store, on the
be bought as cheap for cash.
May 10, 1874.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
NEW SPRING GOODS,
1T the Stone Store, Peru.

III the Of0Re St0re, Pera.
VENIiE subscribers are now receiving from the
n eastern cities their spring supply of goods,
which they offering to the public on terms un-
usually favorable. The attention of the farmers
is particularly invited to their stock, among which
is 10 be found almost every article Of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
adapted to their necessities and tastes. Also
Groceries,
general assortment, unusually low. Also,
Harduare, Crockery, and a ("N assort-
ment Of
SUMNER CLOTHING,
Boots, Shoes, Sc.
The subscribers will only say that it is their in
ten,ion to sustain the reputation which they trust
they have already acquired, of selling goods at
h,U prices Almost al! kinds of produce will be
purchased u, the highest market prices with cash
or goods. BALDWIN q BREWSTER.
Peru, April 26, 1874.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
CITY AtOgrNL,
.gy .yocI j Johnson, springfield, Eitinct..

10y ""' ""H"NU"i ''V''"s"Ns", H'F'""'r'
VENHE travelling community are respectfully in
Il vi,ed 10 can. The accommodations tannut
be surpassed. PrivateIooms fstsee passengers.
RATES or FARE: errt
One day, as Its. Single meal, 2oe's.
Jus. one half the usual charge at stage houses.
QJ Passengers can secure seats in oil the staets
through the proprietor. .S-iy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
IsEGULAEs PACKET.

c &a4eEA .t THE STEAM BOAT
Co. $50 ? ?. a =. d. n a y 49,; a.,
NAylLL run from Peru to st. Louis as a repu Iar
w packet, leaving Peru every Friday morning
at 7 o'clock The Panama being new and very
gh, draft. the travelling community may rely Gu
speedy and comfortable trip.
Peru March |, ls41. ..ss
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
Administrator's Sale.

NJ Office is hereby given that, by
" by virtue of an order Of the La
Sale circuit court, made at its March
term, A. d. 1874, upon the application OF
Thomas Tracy, administrator of the
estate of Sias Tracy, decd, for leave 20
sell the following real estate, | will on
Wednesday the tenth day of June, A. d,
1914, between the hours of 10 O'Clock "a.
n. and 5 o'clock p. m. OF the same day,
upon the premises hereinafter describ-
ed, sell to the highest bidder for cash,
at public sale, the south half Of the north
east quarter of section "a. township 80,
north of range three, east Of The third prin-
cipal meridian, in LA Sale county.
THOMAS TRACY,
NJ. II. SWIFT. Administrator.
Solicitor.
April 90. lSi4. tfs 1915.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17

FHNIIE subscribers have established tho
4 above business at Chicago and
Peru and will, the coming season, be rea-
dy to contract and attend to forwarding
goods to or from either place, for New
York or New Orleans and will also al
tend ia particular, to all goods on commits
sion sent to either point. They are ready
all times to advance on all goods consign-
ed to, or Produce stored with them, and
Farmers or Merchants in the surroun-
ding country, can have a choice of mar
kel, and can sell, or store and take advan-
ccs at whichever place they think will az
ford them the best market; as they will
at all times be prepared TO buy or store.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
Mill Saws.
FiSIlN Fruit.

TOD and White Fish, and dried
~ Frui, for sale at the Brick Store.
May IL, 1874.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
E'IOts.ias.
Bomncts F! BO,nmcts!:

10 BOnncts! ROIincts!: '.5
A large assortment! Of fashionable bon
IN nets is now opening al the Stone
Store. The attention of the ladies is earn
eslly solicited. Every variety Of plain
and open work. Tuscan, Florence, Leg
horn, and Cyprus Bonnels of the latest
style arc offered for selection. .a...I
ut- BALDWIN g. BREWSTER.
Peru. April 20, 1874. .u.,....
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"A. Is. KOF L Muster,
Having been purchased for the Illinois river trade
and thoroughly repaired, will run regularly lhro'
the season as WEEKLY PAcKET-eaving 1t.
Louis every Monday at o'cock, p. m, and arr-.
wing OF Peru at 6 O'clock on Wednesday EVENING"
and leaving Peru every Thursday morning at Z
o'clock, and arriving at st. Louis at s o'clock on
Saturday mornings, touching at all The landings
each way.
The RARITAN having large airy cabins, all in
large state rooms, offers superior accommodations
to passengers and being owned by the officers ON
board, no effort will be spared to promote the
fort of passengers end the interest of shippers.
N. B.-The travelling pablo may rely on thu
punctuali,y ot the Rar,an in keeping her lime.
JOHN HOFFMAN, Ageat.
Peru, April 10, 1874.
Chicago Democra, please copy for the season.
and send bill to J. Hoffman.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
Dry Goods Il Groceries.

They have as usual good stock Of
Dry Goods and Groceries, at their old
stand, No. ll3 Lake street, Chicago;
and full supply Of Sugars and Molasses
and mos, other kinds of Groceries at Pc
ri ms, which they are enabled 10 sellat
ST Louis prices.
T.. s. & ]. WADSW0RTlI.
April |, 1914. t2.ti.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-05-17
Third Annual Eaiy

Of The La Sale County Agricultural
SOciefU. .
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
THE OLD COALITION" PARTY IN THE
FlELD!t

That the present party in the field we mean the lea
ders are the old "coaon" concern, there cannot be
doubt the ear marks are every one Of them First
the "War, pestience and famine" Cay-the "Safe pre-
cedent" Secretary of State, is the captain.
John Quincy Adams He who said the representa-
tive should not be paralyzed by the will of his constitu-
ens," is another of the band and Daniel Webster the
man VINO "would rather see the enemies cannon bat
tering down the Capol," than pass an appropriation
bill then before the Senate, is another.
This is the old corrupt rotten concern that now asks
the American people 10 reverse their verdic--Sons to
condemn the their sireshe men of 1928 10 eat their
words-and declare that these oft condemned political
criminals are now "aU honorable men" Will selt-re-
spect bow her head and humby crave these gentemens
pardons? Will the sons Of 1928 brand the memories OF
the Democrats of those days. with doing injustice to the
"war pesence and famine candidae"-the hero OF the
"bargain and corruption" man who has since de-
cared "war 10 the knife and far as he hasbeen able
has kept his word-the man, who, in the language OF
the Hero of the Hermitage, has travelled through the
country "slandering the living and the deadl" Will
he Republicans meanly and slavish like, endorse the
Federal doctrine that the representative should not be
held responsible by his constituents" Will The Patriot
endorse the Blue Light Federal Websters character?
We are confident they will no-here is yet left uncor
ruped enough solfrespec enough Of republican spirit
and frmness-- enough Of patriotism tosay TO each OF
these men, "stav al homc ichsre you belOng"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.

Proclaim it in the ears OF vhuous people, that
Henry Cays "bloody hand" caused the murder of Gill
ley and that he tried quiet his conscience by saying
lit would "only be nine days TALK"
Proclaim it in the ofevey coon in the land that
Henry Clay, by base coalition with John q. Adamsr
cheated Gen. Jackson out of the Presidency in 1924 &
that too after he had been instructed to vote for Gener
al Jackson. Il
Proclaim it in the ears Of every working man in the.
land. that Henry Clay said "lf gentlemen will
not allow us to have black slaves they must let
us have white ones; for we cannot cut our fire.
wood and black our Shoes and have our wives and
daughters work in the kitchen.
Proclaim it in the ears Of every honest man in the
country, that Gen. Harr son said: ~ have done him
(Mr. Cay) many avors but he has returned them ALI
with the backest ingra:itude" andhe also said ~ will
do my duty even if Mr.. Clay is to be benefited by it,
from whom have experienced only ungenerous treat
ment in requital for years Of devoted servicep-N
Plebeiaa
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
FLOOD.

Great damage has been done by the food in the Ar
kansas river The town of Van Buren, at the last
dates, was almost entirely overaowed. The Little
Rock Gazette of tie 5th inst, says "The river has
been on stand for the last ten hours 1t has been six
or eight inches higher than the April rise The place
of Mr. Woodrufris almost destroyed. His loss wilbc
we regret to say, very great. Many of bis buildings
have been swept away and the mosvauable one of al
is now apparently falling into the river One end has
sunk down into theriver. The damage produced BY
this flood it is impossible to estimate; butiis ruinou
/ on allhe low lands
Probably million ofdollars would not cover the los
of the State"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
INDIANA.

The Democratic party in this State appear to be in
he finest possible spirits and anxiousy awaiting the
news of the,nominees OF the National Convention In
one county, Sullivan, the Wings attempted TO get up a
mass meeting and after our weeks public notice, hard
drumming, and promising, they mustered t'ccntr the
letter from which we gathenthe above ilOoks and ac-
tions are an index 10 the feelings, some olhat number
were outof their places and appeared sorry that they
had attended"
WHEELING VA An immense meeting to ratify
the nomination, was held at Wheelingon Tuesday last
Wheeling Argus says" Never have we seen the
Wheeling Democracy give suehra response to the nom
nation of ticket as that given to the names oI POLK
and DALLAS. AL, al, are determined to- "put thel
shoulder to the Wheel"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
A GRAPHIC PICTURE.

Every body remembers the duel between Clay and
Randolph, but the origin oft is not so generally Known
The eccentric Virginian in secret session, in 1926
made one of bis terrible speeches. in which he cut the
character OF Clay to shreds The victim could not an
swer, hut sought revenge through challenge. Ran
|dolph, pointing his long finger at him, said
"This man, (mankind, crave your pardon )-this
worm Qiue animals forgive the insult )was spit out
of the womb of meanuess-was raised to higher life
than he born to- for he was raised to the society Of
backguards. Some fortune kind 10 him--cruelt to us;
has tossed him to the Secrearyship of State Contempt
has the property of descending but she stops Tar short Of
him. She would die before she would reach him-he
dwells below her fall l would hate him if did moi
dcspise him. 1t is not what he is but where he is, tina
puts my thoughts in action That alphabet that writes
the name Of Therses, Of blackguagd Of squalidy, re
fuses her letters for him. That mind which thinks OF
what it cannot express can scarcely think on him-ar
hyperbole for meanness, would be eclipse for Clay
Portland DaiIV american.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
Spiking the Whig- Gun.

A Washington correspondent of the New York Her
aid writes onthe 3lst, that thc utmost weeping, and
wailng, denashing of teeth was made manifest in
this city and Washington among the prnt-sellers book
pedlars and ballad dealers on the announcement of the
nomination of POLK Their caricatures had been
prepared in anticipation of the choice of Martin Van
Buen-her prose in opposition tothe sageof Linden
walc and their poetry in rdicue Of the Kinderhook fox
all of which were instantly swept tethe Winds and
must be charged to Whig profit and loss. 1 also un-
dersand that thousands and thousands Of documents
speeches. handbills, pamphlets and newspapers, expo
| sing the votes Of Van Buren in The New York State
Convention on the right Of sufrage-hs position in the
Caroline afair-his opposition to the annexation o
Texas-the numerous defaulters appointed under h'
administration defeat in 1910 reasons in favor
one term only-his contradictory views on the tariff
&C., &c, were prepared in Washington many OF then
packed sealed and ready franked TO send from one en
ofthe Union to,the other, as soon as his name wa
ushered from the Convention. You will therefore SCI
that against Polk can none Of these powerful argument
be urged. He stands on all national questions as An
drew Jackson stands it is believed by his realtrend
that he will be- elected by as triumphant majoI
;tvD
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20

In order tokeep up the spirits of the Wings which
have fallen imneasurably low SINCE the nominations
made by the Democratic National Convention the
ready genius of the New York Tribune has been gur
ing out statement which gives that State to Clay.
Thissatemfnt has caused the Herald man o'eome out
and expose its faacy, and particularly that part which
claims the city of New York by 1000 for Clay. The.
whole statement bears upon its face the features OF
game of brag which the Wings know very well how TO,
play. The Plebeian says:
"Our friends who are well conversant with the feel
ings of the people in this State claim majority for
Polk and Dallas of from Is to 20OO0 but we are Of the
opinion it will be nearer 3O,OOO And we now ask our
readers to note what we say and whose predictions
come nearestth truth, the Trbunes or own. The
great body of the industrious agricuurass and me-
chanics of this State are opposed to United States
Bank, distribution of the land proceeds among the
Sates and all other Federal schemes 10 rob honest inA
dustry ofits just reward And they will manifest their
opposition next fall through the ballot box We do not
believe the Federass can lay pipe enough to deea,he
honest Democratic voters in this Sate though DR.. Dun
cans One Day Election Bill should be defeated in a.
Wing Senate"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
MICHIGAN.

The Detroit Free Press says "We have yet to hear
of man in our party who is not satisfied with the re-
suit the Baltimore convention. There is none such;
none can be found in this city who will not say, under
the circumstances, that the nominations are the best
that could have been made All feel satisfied and feel
determined to conquer. We say tot the democracy a.
broad, that Michigan will do herduty She is demo
cratic to the core, and her democracy are big whhope
that the other portions of the union feel the same spirit
and enthusiasm that is fell here. Ifthey do the ides o.
November will witness the wreck of whggery making
her last trip for salt river.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
The MAN with the "Blooay Hand.p

/ 1t is said hathe Wings nominated Theodore FrsA
llinghuysen for the Vice Presidency in order that hs
might exert good influence over Henry Clay. But*h
Mr.. Frelinghuysen could exert good influence over
him, why didhe not long ago cure him Of hisinsaiats
ove ofdpping his hands in theblood ofihis fellow be-
ngs and of his awful and reckless depHnay and pro-
fanity2 But the people wiltno runthe risk ofeleetnE
Henry Clay and then have him Influenced afterwards
They fear him too much He has not the confidence Of
any moral or regiousman and we cannot see how re-
igous and moral men, in the face Of these things can
Support him for the Presdency.-NeU York Weekly
rE0Lebeian.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20

Clay and his heresiesand Judge Ghoson, Of the same
liule town. has renosnced the infamous course thai the
Nhigs are pursuing To our country friends We say
"be ofgooA ehser," Ne dapmust and ssAil be ours.
"a ! From The Petersburg Republicao
To our REethren Of the Republican Press
Greeting. 6fyou have announced important
accessons 10 the republican ranks in your respective
neighbohoOds have the pride and pleasure of adding
TO the list.
Richard Kidder Meade, Harrison elecor for this dis
ricl warm friend Of Harrison in 1910, will give not
only his vote but his active and jealous support of Jas
X. Polk and George NJ. Dallas.
The Hon. Mr.. Gholson, Judge Of the Superior court
for this desrct warm friend OF Harrison in 1s40 al
though from bis judicial station taking active part
in political contests will give his vote for Jas. X. Polk
and George M. Dallas.
There are others in this town. men of intelligence ed
ucaton, talents, and high standing in the community
who were not with US n 1910, but who are now deter
mined 10 advocate With all their energies, the doctrine,
and candidates of the republican party. They are
known here, but as they have Do been in public life,
torbear 10 name them.
Thus flows the tide With the true issues before them
with knowledge of the measures as well as the mer
they called on TO support reflection reason range
the impartial and considerate in the ranks of repnbli
canism.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
rrCAT OUT OF THE BAG.-A New Yorl

} giTCAT OUT OF THE BAG,-A New York
Whig paper thus lamensdisunion in the Federalranks
rom its union with Naiveism. 1t says, "a fire brand
has recently thrown into the whg ranks, which
if not speedily distinguished, will excite disastrous
blaze. Itis well known that the wings have fellow
feeling with the Native Americans. Many Of the pa
pers have boldly coincided with the Natives in many
other measures and particularly withthem in relation
i to the Naturalization laws"
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
POLK JUICE.
Henry Clay and Frelinghuysen,
Are already sick Of Polk juice pizen.

J~S~ f'~N'''
IfNoT BAD.-A jolly jack-tar rolling along Com
mercial street. in Boston, inquired what the democratic
nomination was. "Polk and Dallas" says by-stan-
der. "Pork and Dollars" says he---that's the ticket
something for to eat and money in the pOeket-PennsW-
| uanian.
UNION AND HARMONY. Every democratic paper
that comes to hand, breathes the right spirit harmony
and confidence! The nominations are every where hail
ed with the shouts of eemen the thunder of can.
non. The stream is up! Whiggery must keep clear
of the track when the bell rings-or it will get Polk
from the Locomotive.
"Henyy Clay is 6onnd to come in said rabid coon
the other day. yes" said democrat standing by, che
is BOUND in The suns of fus thousand dollars" The coon
made hac4s.---Neac England Democrat.
MR. CLAYs ILLNESS Mr. Clay has been sick for a
few days, but we understand is now recovering 1t is
supposed that his illness originated in the strong dose Of
poke administered to him by the Baltimore Convention.
Lexington (Ky.) Go=.
The whig press begins to- oexhibt alarm at The demon
monstrations of the democracy here in favor of Polk
and Dallas We begin ourselves to think that this al
larm is very well founded New York Herald
HOW 1T GOES.
On board lie steamboats, the railroad oars-every
where it is Polk out of the way there! Polk yourself a.
long that seat Polk along that baggage! Polk me
ticket! Polk me the change! Its Polk, andnothing but
Polk all over the Union--Detroa Free Press.
The wings are all wrong in their Goggerels blind as
beees bats and young puppies else they would see that
we have ths"POk, and that their old nag must wear it.
provided he shows la enoaghto make its necessary
So here goes:
Democrats arouse! advanced advanced!
Join gaiy in the tray
Since now you have glorious chance
OF Polting Henry Clay
GBn6al Com.
In London they sell rats with artificial tails attached
for grey squTrels--ET, paper
That's not half bad as 10 stick the name OF "whg"
to the tail Of old federalis and attempt to pass him
for democrat Harrisburg Union.
A chap in Ithaca has invented plough for laying
pipc The wings should purchase the patent right
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
MORE ABOUT THAT "ROAsT BEEF"

The joumeymen cordwainers OfLynn have issued an
address, in which they represent that the present prices
paid to jouneymen are wholly inadequate for the sup
por. Of themselves and families andthe proper educa-
ton ortteir children. They also complain bitterly a
gainst the orders sysemy whereby they are compelled to
take iBlieu,Of money orders for goods upon stores,
where theyarecharged exerbant prices, their scany
income beinghus rendered more scany forthe mutual
proiitof the sorekeepcr and the employer
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20

DARING EXPEDlTION.-A spaniard named
'santmanat, witha number OF his own countrymen and
few Americans, lef N. Orleans few days since, in
tending land on the coastofMeHice and declare a.
gainst the Government They were wellprovided with
arms and munitions, anddesperately determined on ei
ecting revolution This is certainly romantic ex-
peditioniOr 1884, andmay have very romantic deter
mination. Santmanati was lately Governor Of TOBIAS
CO, and being unsuccessful in raising revolt after be-
ing overpoWered by Ampudia, left the country. Now
he return with the determination to die or triumph.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20

y ESTbe Wings are indignant at the Democrats, be-
cause they did not nominate Van Buren for the Presi-
iency and have all Of sudden discoverec that he Is
mot onya great and good man, but a confoundedly
clever fellowhe best manine locos could have nomi-
hated!" Caase whya The Wing song'book' and lies
(which they have been nausuiously manufacturing for
dhe last year, obe used against Mr. Van Buren, are
how useless Cart loads ofths trash is now on hai in
awaahpglon which willro on the hands Lifts owners
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20

MR. CLAY AND. .TEXAS.-The Texas question
is turning the tide against Mr. Clay, His uncom-
promising opposition toannexation now or hereafter
will it is thought deprive him even of the vote of Ken
lucky 1t is said he was in no very good humor when
he LEFT Washington. He complained ttht some Of his
Wing friends in the South had deceived him. in not at
tachingdue importance to the question They told him
to write as he did write and that the South would fol-
low him. Butthoy were mistaken. A storm has been
raised which will againsweep him into poruar rPudi'
alton and neglect Many,of the most distinguished
Whies of,Kentueky, and among them the Hon. Thos
Marshall are out in The hustings In favor Of annexa
iton.-EN. Y; PlebeiaE.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20
APPROACHING ELECTIONS.

The first State election which takes paceis in Louis
lana. 1t occurs on the first Monday Of july less than
four weeks from the present time. IT. will be- followed
by that ofTennessee on the first dayn August; North
Carolina, on the first Monday Of the same month; Ken.
lucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Alabama at the
same time. These elections will be anxously watched
by the politicians the result will have bearing up
on the Presidential contest in November.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-20

Whigstock has fallen at least fifty per cent in th'
section within the past week. and no bidders at that
The wire-workers have become perecydesperate, ant
have started out the whppersn in every direction will
instructions to drive back deserters into the ranks
Rep.