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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

n CUriosiiy.-We learn that gentle
man of thus cry, recently returned from
Europe, has brought with him Canary
bird, the gift of friend, which distinctly
sings two airs-lhe Hunters Chorus in
Der Freischulz and Waltz of Beetho-
ven's. This wonderful little canlalrlce
was instructed by blind flute player,
and one Of its other accomplishments Is
said 10 be beating time with It's foot while
singing. Instances of bird being taught
few bars of very simple melody are
not uncommon; but cultivation 10 the
point which this Canary has received
mus, be exceedingly rare.
The hooking bird would doubtless be
more ap, pupil than any other. Its nat
ural ear is certainly quickest, and its vo-
cal power most atile.-'lhe secret of
teaching bird to sing an air consists in
playing the first notes over and over again
upon some instrument agreeable to the
bird taking care TO suit the pitch exactly
to the learners capacity. When these
notes are successfully initiated. the les
son proceeds with few following, and
so on to the end. A vast amount Of pa.
thence is requisite to accomplish the OBJ.
ject. We know a gentleman in this city
a few years ago, who had thus taught :
bird to sing the first part of a popular tune
-PhiIad'a North american.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
The Canal Loan.

The steamship Caledonia, ~ hich it was eS.
pee,ed Mr. RrAS would take passage TO this
country, arrived at Boston on the ID inst, and
Mr. X, was no, among the passengers But this,
It will be seen from the following from the Jour
nal Of Commerce OF the 81 inst, was owing to
circumstances which Mr.. K. could not lorcscc, and
over which he had no control. We feel conf.
cent tina, the delay in bringing this nego,ion to
u conclusion is a matter OF no greater mortiica.
ton TO any one than 1t is TO Mr., Ryan, and tina,
the facts will show that il cannot, with any pre-.
tencc to justice, be laid 10 his charge.
Tnr ILLINOIS CASAL LoAy.-No material pro.
gress had been made in the negotiation respect
ing the canal loan, up to the sailing of the Gale
donia, since the departure Of Col. Oakley. III,
bondholders were 10 have held a meeting a fort.
night previously, to determine whether they would
take the unsubscrbed balance OF the loan: bu,
were obliged 10 postpone II, owing TO the contin.
ucd absence Of Gov. Davis from whom some i'm.
portant aiaiements were expected in reference Ia
the yalue Of the property. The Governor return.
ed from Paris jus, before the sailing of ,h,
steamer.
4 Mesus. Hope * Co., Of Amsterdam, have sub
scrbcd on $500, GOO, and other new parties hay,
come In. A letter from Mr.. Ryan says The nego
citation wears a more favorable aspect than when
Col. .. left.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

n Pill for a Duelist.-An apoihccary
having refused to resign his sea, at a the
alre to an officers lady, the officer feeling
himself much nsulted, sent him a chal-
lenge. The apo'hecary was punc,ual at
the meeting, but observed, that not hav-
ing been accustomed to shoot, he had to
propose new way of se,,ling the dispute.
He then drew from his pocket pill box.
and taking from thence two pills, thus adj
dressed his antagonist: AS a man OF
honor, sir, you certainly would not wish
TO fgh, me on unequal terms, here are
two pills; one composed of the most
deadly poison, the other perfectly harm
less; we are, therefore, on equal ground,
if we each swallow one; you shall take
your choice, and promise faithfully to
take tina, which you leave 1t is need.
less to add, that the affair was settled by
hearty laugh.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
Drcndfui Accidcn, a, Springfield.

few weeks ago the democrats of Springfield,
in this state raised beautiful young hickory
pole, which, with the rich democratic flag that
floaed at its top, so excited the wings, that they
determined to raise an ash pole and place on 1t a
flag that should utterly eclipse the pole. and flag
of the democrats, and put them forever in
the shade. All the materials were got in rea-
dioess, the pole was on the ground, and in an
hour more expectation saw it erect, proudly wav-
ing the wing banner over the less lofty hickory
but the vainglorlous project was defeated in way
as unexpected as it was awful and impressive
The State Register gives the following account
of the drccdiul accident that occurred:
"ConsderabIe numbers surrounded the mocha
MICS engaged in raising the pole. About IL o.
clock Mr.. Brodie and Mr.. Conant, having asoen-
dcd one of the derricks in order to change its POI
silion, by cutting away some ropes, Mr. b. I'M
fortunately cut sran of one of the guy ropes, as
ii is believed; for, in moment afterwards, the
rope was seen to smoke and tben snap asunder
when the derrick fell to the ground with dread
full crash. Both of these unfortunate men were
upon the derrick when 1t fell. Mr.. BrodIe was
taken up perfectly dead. The shock caused his
body to rebound from the earth several feet 1t
is supposed he must have become entangled in
the ropes, as he made no effort to jump from the
derrick while it was falling. MIR. Conant, howe
yer, sprung of from IT, before it touched the
ground. He was taken up sensecss, but not
dead. His foot was found TO be mashed, and one
leg broken His body was black in places. a
severe pressure on the brain, and the arrangement
of the nervous system, have prevented, so far, any
attempt to set his broken limbs. He is, at the
time we write, entirely without consciousness
| His recovery is scarcely hoped for; but, II il
should take place, be will he manned for life. Nc
other persons were injured by the falling of the
derrick, although several escaped very narrowly
This shocking and dreadful event threw an in
Simultaneous gloom over the whole city. The de-
mocIatc flag was ins,anlaneously lowered To hal
mast, in mourning for the dead. Mr.. Brodie hat
a wife and several children. lie was a most in
duslrlous and exemplary man; and esteemed by
all who knew him. His remains were borne tC
the grave on last Sunday. Mr.. Conant is young
unmarried man. Of excellent character, and gene
rally esteemed"
! The Sangamo Journal of Saturday states tina
strong hopes are entertained that Mr.. Conan. il
! ont of dancer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Specie.-'lhe imports of specie into
the United States, during the year ls43,
from all quarters, were S23,2S5,5 52. Of
this large amount Sl7,000,000 were in
gold coin, and $6,OOO,OOO in silver.
The exports were S3,6lS,3S9, leaving an
increase in our favor of $50, l67,l53. 1t
is estimated that in addition to this, at
least S6,000,000 have been brought by
German emigrants, SO that there has been
very large acquisition to the cash CAPT.
tai of the country; but the increase of the
circulating medium has by no means
equalled the import of gold, because Of
the want of convenience to coin it prompt
ly. BY far the largest proportion of the
imported metals arrives at Boston and
New York, although $4,000, 10000 for
eign gold have reposed there idly for
months. American gold remains at a pre-
MUM, simply because that premium rep
resents in some degree the expense Of
sending the metals to Philadelphia for
coinage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Ex-Governor King, the charter tyrant
in the recent troubles in Rhode Island,
and the law and order friend of Mr..
Clay, is under $4,000 bail TO answer to
a charge of fraud. He is represented to
have swindled the Providence Banks out
of enormous sums by means of false
drafts, and is in fair way to take up
his residence in the penilen'iary Tor a
term Of years. His unfortunate condition
commends itself to the deep sympathy OF
the Wing Embodiment. We hope Gov.
Dorr will no, be insulled and outraged by
forced companionship with HIM. That
would be the acme of injustice. -Bu0alC
Economist.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
Cluy's Gard Playin..

Where is Mallory Where is Junusl And
where are the rest of them that so confidently
told US that Clay had not played cards for the last
twenty ycarsl The editor of the Frankfort
Commonwealth, the state organ OF whigery in
Kentucky, now admits that Clay does play cards,
and plays for money too, but it is only "to enli-
ven the interest of the game" Hear him;
II would be uncandid to conceal that | have
understood he has sometimes engaged in the prac-
tice as social diversion. That he has, on such
occasions, bet money, to enIiven the interest OF
the game, but not for the base purpose Of gain, is
readily admitted as probable.
This thing of betting 'to enliven the ineses,
of the game" Is jus: what we cannot distinguish
from gambling. 1t is the hope of winning some
thing then that makes the game interesting, and
i, is this hope alone that induced the verlest
blacklcg to play cards. But although, strictly
every man who plays cards with the hope of win
ming is a blackleg yet who does not see how
mean it is 10 call Clay backlog!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

The wing papers are telling story abou, de-
mocrat who, shortly after the Baltimore convcn-
ton but before he heard of the nomination of MIR.
Polk, was asked to guess who was nominated and
after guessing 26 times unsuccessiuIy, being
told that it was Mr.. Polk, exclaimed, "Gond the
very man | expected they would nominated!
That man, we imagine could improve his guess
ing talent by taking lessons from the editor OF the
Nashville Union. That paper of May %, aweek
before the convention met, after promising that ii
can do no more than guess at the probable result
of the Baltimore convention, and adding that Mr.
Van Buren, would probably be withdrawn, said
I'VE guess the claims Of Gov. Polk will be
urged privately or publicly, aud after two or three
baotings, there will be cordial, harmonious,
and strong union upon one Of them, who will he
hailed as the candidate of the democratic party
with enthusiasm and unanimiy.
We guess tina. the convention will dissolve with
new ardor, new zeal, and increased confidence in
the peoples cause-resolvcd 10 go home to their
constituents and participate in such rally for
popular rights as this country never before wit
messed"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

The following toast was given on the
4!h of July, at Democratic celebration
in Berks county, Pa:
By George Ely.-If man cheats me
once, he is knave; if he cheats me twice
am fool and as in 1910 was cheat
ed about those two dolars-a-day and roast
bee.' the wings were knaves, so in 1914
would be fool if were cheated again.
Hurrah, then for Polk, Dallas and Muh-
lenburg.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
Mr.. Claws Ashland Organ-The lie,

Mr.. Clay's Ashland Organ-'The Lex
ington lnteligencer-has the following:
with slight transposltion of letters
our locoloco friends can have Polk and
Salad as their Presidential dish
For aught we know this may be a
piece of Mr.. Clay's own wit. If SO,
Messrs. Editors, tell him for us, that a
plenty of Polk and Salad is better than
a scarcity Of roast beef to say nothing
of the promised 'two dollars a day.
Nashville Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
COnnscrcinl,
Chicago Democrat oillce, Z
August 10. y

Wheat is coming in very fast, and the roads
are improylnr. gentleman lirdct from Buffalo
saws the bcs, wheat commands \but 10 cents in
that market This has caused decline here and
65 cents is the highest price for thAs week.
Old Whea, is in much the greates, demand, Us
much of tho new wheat is SHRINK considerable.
Freigh,s have been down to dents, but now
they begin to rise and whea, falls iloportionably.
All sorts of worthless shin ri tiers are being
sen, here to purchase wheat with Ior which our
farmers should look out. The, should exact
specie in all cases.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

rTThe Now York Tribune recently made
calculstion Ia regard to the presidential election
ia which Illinois was pu, down as 'rery dOuJijab
The same calculation placed the election of Clay
beyond doubf' and the Tribune protested to be
quite sincere ia its stulemenu. Win the editor
please rcviss bis tsbIs and pu, down the Sucker
state beyond doubt snd tho election Of Clay
sssy doub!fai' This will 30 nearer the mark,
NL CLvanissd fquash:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
THE IRELAND Canal.-From authenti

TIE W6Iund CunM.-FrOm authentic
information it is ascertained that 500, 900
bushels of wheat have passed through this
channel this season. Of this amount,
20S,O00 bushels were consigned to Ca
madam Mills, and the balance 657 900
bushels went to Oswego and Ogdens-
burgh. The aggregate amour, received
at Buffalo, and passing Port Colburne up
to the 23d Of July, was 1858, 900 BUSH
els-showing that about two flths of the
wheat from the west, seeks a market
through the Welland Canal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Rcsmit Of the Election in ihi. sinic.

The result of tho election in this state has pro.
ven to be more favorable to the democracy than
the most sanguinc could have expected. We
have reelected every one Of our six congressman
and have considerably reduced the wing majority
in the 9TH district. In the state legislature VIC
have a majority Of 70 or GO on joint ballot. Thus
Illinois has proudly maintained her political in.
tegriy, and placed herself in an cnyiabIc position
before the democracy Of The Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Grun,,y Couuty---Omcini.

Congress-Wentworth 1877; Morris, AZ; Hem
derson, 6.
RepreSeniaiires-A Armstrong, 1875; Glover, l2S'
O'Conner, ll0; Cushman, 10; Nunson, 4-dc-
nocra,s. Champlin, So; Lewis, %; Vernon,
22-whigs. Grant, 5; Adair, 81 Lewis, 5-abo-
lition.
ShriG-Armsrong, democrat, lo7; Cone, 10
Costlo, 80; Tough, /.
CoRmisioner--Thcron Collins, democrat, 81
Rutherford, l5 MDonad, %; O'SulIivan, a
Tough, =.
coroner--S Ayres, democrat, 1873; Harvey, 81
Norman, 10.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
ylYylEN EAl.

MARRIED--On the 18th in Peru, by the
Rev. +. A. Pratt, Mr.. GEoRee Low 10 Miss
ELIZA s., eldest daughter Of rs 4. Osborn, Esq.
urThe wedding cake cameo Nc to hand, and
the happy couple have our bes. ishes for their
kind attention. Judging from he cake, we arc
sure the wedding party was rich treat to our
young friends.
MARRlED--On Sunday Nc ll,h inst. at
Palestine Grove, Lee Co., by II Rev. Mr.. Hitch.
cock, Mr.. J. G. STONE, Of lave, to Miss IY'
DIA ASx EEls, Of Palestine Gttye.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

All the whigs that want TO Join the democrats
had better do so without delay. The books will
be open for names until November, and no longer.
A man that votes for Clay is too far gone ever to
be a good democrat, and even 10 years lard fight
ing on our side, will not cntiile him to full rations
Thousands Of good democrats voted for Gen. Har.
rison, but no, one can vote for Clay--thc dcnoun-
Ger Of Jackson, tho enemy Of democracy, and the
base viiGsr Of IL principles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Postmaster General Wicklile has CIV
en- notice to the New York Railroads that
carry The mail, that he shall fine them
$50 every time they carry the agents of
Pomeroy e. Co.'S Letter Express over
their roads. On the other hand, P0me-
roy & Go. have signtied Their intention
to prosecute the FIRST company that refuses
to carry them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Money in New 10, gh tihe New
York Herald, Of the 24t Ill., says;
Money is so abundant in,Y Wall street,
that every one asks how It j. to find en-
ployment. The banks have out immense
loans, and are constantly extending their
iavors a, the lowest rates. -Four per cent.
is about the extent of the rate Is demanded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

At the next Congressional election in northern
Illinois, the contest will be between the democrats
and aboltionists, as the whig party is about dis
banding. Hurrah for the abolitionists, Peace
and quietude to the old enemy! Hush, demo-
Gratis, speak not harsh of the departed
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

A good way To manage gun that has
been loaded long time, and which you
don't like to fire, for fear of burst, or a
breach of the piece. is to leave it ont Of
doors at night |, will be pretty sure to
90 off before morning.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

A practical farmer informs the Hartford
Times, that in taking up fence that had
been set IA years, he noticed that some
of the posts remained nearly sound while
others were rot,ed off the bottom. While
looking for the cause, he found that those
posts that were set limb part down or in
verted from the way they grew were
sound. Those which were set as they
grew were rotted off. This fact is wor-
thy the attention of farmers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Some one who has been making recent
observations upon the sun, says, there are
now six spots visible in the sun, all Of
which have made their appearance with
in few days. The diameter of the lar
ges, is estimated a, 5000 miles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
l5i1i 17,7jl - 5i4 1S2lS

This would show whig gain of 33l since
1912 in the above counties butthe Philadelphia
United States Gazette, also a wing paper in CIV
ing the returns of II the above counties figures
out gain of 53S for the democras-so that, be-
tween the two, it is hard to say which party has
gained or lost In 1912 the wings carried the
state by about 1000.
In 1912 the democrats had small majority in
the legislature, bat this the wings will overcome
if they Gain members all over the state as they
have gained ia the above counties.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Owslcy, the wing candidate for governor is
elected by 10 or 10000, over Butler. The con-
test was very warm. The democrats appear to
have gained some upon the wings in the Icgisla-
tue, but still leaving them strong preponder-
ance in both branches,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
A shallow Trick.

Ii is known shat there are in New York, as
ny sincere democrats who, although the ardent
supporters of Polk and Dallas are opposed to the
annexation of Texas. OF these, about ninety re-
Gently signed the call Of a meeting at Rochester,
n. Y, under the impression that it was TO be u
meeting of democrats opposed to the annexation
of Texas, without any other object, and as the
whole matter appeared to be among the democrats
themselves, they expected the call would of course
be made public through their regular organ OF
communication, the democratic paper in Roches-
ter But what was their surprise on finding, the
morning after they had signed the call, their
names puradcd in the Rochester whg paper, as SO
many lisailectej democrats who had come out
against Polk aud Dallas because they favored am
ncxa,ion. The trick was at once seen through,
and those who had been its dupos Immediately,
over their own signatures, met and exposed it
through the democratic paper Of Rochester, and
declared their determination to have no part nor
lo, in the proposed meeting under such circum-
stances. Aud yet this call thus iraujulen,ly got
up and promptly exposed, is copied with the ut
county, and great cry made over il, us an evil
dcncc of the "completo disruption Of the dcmocru.
tic party in the empire statc!' Is it no, sign
ola weak cause when party is obliged to sustain
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Parting GDh-..What can give you
for keepsake, my dearest john, sobbed
out sentimental giriN to her scapegrace
lover, the Hon. Jack v, about to
join his ship in warlike time. Give my
dearest angel cried Jack in some confu-
sion, 'Hem-why, why, you hav'ns such
a thing a five-pound Tote about you l
suppose ? ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

One of the Boston Grcys, at Baltimore,
gave good toast: The iifiy-six signers
of the Declaration Of lndepenpence---
the heaviest iifty.six in all the world-all
Europe could not lifs it,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

The August election Is now over. and every
democra, should prepare himself for November
Notwithstanding success is certain we should he
on the field ready t, give a ila aud alIactionate
adieu to the defeated enemy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

GTWill the Wings please to be so kind and
oblging as to hold another great mass meeting at
Peoria That county heretofore was disputed
ground, but at the late election it gave demo-
cratic majority of 226! One more such conven.
ton would entirely ruin tho party there, and u
few more held in the state would sink it to
the loves, depths of political degradation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

The Genesee Valley has yielded glo.
rious harvest Of wheat this season, and
all other crops in tina, section are repre-
scented as highly promising, especially
the crop Of Democratic votes which will
be gathered in the fall.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
Re.uI, in ,hi. Senatorial OGIcini.

Below we give the official resu, of the election
for representatives in this senatorial district, by
which it will be seen tina, Mcssrs. Geo. w. Arm
strong, Ambrose 0'Conner and W. II. w. Cush-
man (lll dcmocra,s) are elected:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Both democratic and wing papers claim large
gains in this state, and between the two we are
unable to say which party has gained most. Two
years ago the democrats had 10 maturity IN the
house. We wait for more returns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
North Carolina.

We take the following returns Of the North
Carolina election, all we have yet received, from
the Albany Evening Journal, a wing paper;
G0rerHor. 1871. GmeTnor, 1912.
Cnnnles GLaham. ~. Hokc Il Mn1ehenl HenIy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

Nine journcymen stone cutters are on trial in
Piusburg for a conspiracy to raise the wages of
their trade Who ever heard of employers being
indicted for conspiring to reduce the wages OF
laborl Yet ID is as proper in one case as in the
other.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

In this state the democrats have covered them
soives with glory The wings and the sofis "a
species Of the Conservative united on ScR can
dida,e for governor, and they felt every confidence
that they would succeed; bu, the result shows thu,
neither whigism, soitism, nor any other ism
can conquer tho un,oniied democracy Of Mis-
souH. Edwards, the democratic, or hard candi-
date. is elected governor by a large majority, say
1000 or 5000; and in the legislature, which was
chosen with reference to Ben,on's reelection to
the U. s. senate, the friends Of that s,aunch pa
triot and uncompromisins democrat, have ma
jori,y.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16
For I,rcsidcniinl Electors,

FOr FrNHIHChIIhI Ei'CIUFN,
A. w. CAVARbY, first circuit.
JOHN d. WOOD, second circuit
WILLIS ALLEN, third circuit
A. G. FRENCH, fourth circuit.
w. A. RICHARDSON, eth circuit
JOHN DEMENT,, sixth circuit.
ISAAC N. ARNOLD, seventh circuit
JOHN CALHOUN, eighth circuit
NORMAN II. PURPLE, ninth circuit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-08-16

The Wig 7aiG.--whea, down iron, sugar
and woollen falaics up! up!!