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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
Administrators Notice.

/ LII persons having claims against the
- estate of William Hays. decd, are
notified and requested to attend before the
probate justice of La Sale county, Illinois,
AT his Office in Ottawa, in said county, on
Saturday the 18th day Of January A. ID.
1915. for the purpose of having the same
adjusted; that being the day fixed upon
by the administrator, in pursuance of the
statute, for the purpose of settling and adj
ustng all claims against said decedent.
GEORGE HAYS, aam'r.
Ottawa, Dec. s. 1874. 25.6t.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
THE FREE TRADER.
Mr.. RYAN Of the Senate, and Messrs. CusH.
MAN and Armstrong Of the House, have our
thanks for their kind attention.
The Governors Nlcusn nc.

We received the Governors Message by las,
nights mail, and we hasten to lay it before our
readers in to-days paper. From somewhat
hasty perusal VIC make the following synopsis OF
it, together with such comm ents as we consider
appropriate in this places
The message opens with few remarks on the
general condition Of the people, congratula,ing
them in the "enjoyment of peace at home and a.
broad and for an ample sufficiency of the
fruits OF the earth for general comfort" The
partial failure Of the crops in some sections Of the
state, together with the losses by high water, ar,
appropriately set forth and suitably commented
upon.
Our Pecunioyy A!0airs andMe Banks next re-
ceve the governors attention. The pecuniary
affairs the peopicare represented as having Sim
proved in the most satisfactory manner" since the
adjournment OF the last Legislature, and he very
ably contrasts the difference between our curren.
cy then and now. He goes manraly against the
creation of any new, or the resuscitalon of any
ot the old banks Of this state; and recommends
that the legislature make a thorough examination
into the condition of the old banks, and that thew
Ego quietly out of existence"
Sale IF STATE P,operty.-The sale Of property
belonging to the state, which was authorized by
the last legislature was not as successful as was
anticipated, Ofthe 252 900 acres of land offered
for sale, only H. 900 were sold, for which the state
received SOS OBI q, in internal improvement
bonds and scrip. A further sale is rather dis
courased by the governor, yet no decided stand
Is taken by him. Tho Meredosia railroad re-
mains undisposed Of, and is likely to hang as
burden on the state for some time.
A revision of the laws and their republication
is recommended by the governor.
The Canai.-The history of tho late canal ne.
gociation and the probable result, is given by the
governor, and he concludes his remarks on this
subject by stating tina, he has "no new measure"
to submit to the legislature for the completion Of
this great work. In regard to our receiving aid
from the general government, either in the shape
OF lands, by the distribution or assumption pro-
jects or by direct aid from the national treasury,
he makes some very sensible remarks, and they
cannot fail to NEE. the appreciation of every can.
did mind. We call particular attention 10 this
part Of tho message, a. We feel confident his Or.
gumsnts are OF such . nature as 10 convince the
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Most of our readers remember the celebrated
Grim. con. case Of Van Colt u.s. Sharp, in New
York, few months since. The guilt of Mrs,
Van Colt was pretty clearly made out but the
court refused to grant her husband divorce. 1t
now appears from Wisconsin papers that Van
Colt, soon after the trial, located himself in that
territory, and at a late term of the Walworlh
county court, succeeded in obtaining a decree OF
divorce from his Grant spouse.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
Administrators Notice

A LII persons having claims against
IN the estate of John Harrington, de.
ceased. are notified and requested to al
Tend before the probate justice Of La Sale
county, Illinois, at his Office in Ottawa,
in said county, on Saturday the 18th day
of January A. ID. 1915, for the purpose
of having the same adjusted; that being
the day fixed upon by the administrator,
in pursuance of the statute, for the pur-
pose of settling and adjusting all claims
against said decedent.
DAVID GIBSON, admir-.
Ottawa. Dec. S, 1914. 25G..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

II has been decided by the supreme court Of
Massachusetts, that in suit for libel the defend
ant may put in the general repuiotion of the
plaintiff, on the ground that if n mans character
was VIGOROUSLY bad, he would sustain less da.
mage in structures thereupon, than if his charac-
ter was fair and good; and that, therefore, should
the libel be proven, the defendant should receive
verdict corresponding to the testimony of cha
ractcr.
a sensible decision, and if such were the law
all over the county, editors would DO little an.
noyed by libel suits.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Under this head the New York Tribune, Cou-
ricr and Enquirer, and other leading wing pa.
pers haze columns Of luguhrious comments on
the fact iha, prcjcc, TO build block of houses
in New York, another to build some factories,
and othors TO enlarge in different kinds of bust
ness, have been abandoned since the sides of No
vember," and all because Polk has been elected
president! Ii Clay had been elected, these "wise
men Of Gotham" tell us, business would have Ia.
ken a new start, aud every thing wonld have gone
on prosperously; but now tina, Polk is elected,
the country will certainly be ruined Well it
mag be so--who kaows but after all, the
wings will he most to blame. They cheated the
people so outragcousy in 1910 with their "eonii-
dence will be restored" ";wo dollars day and
roast bee" and other humbug promises, that how
could the people trust them again! Awse man
has said, Gle who is cheated once, is unfortunate;
but he WHO'S cheated twice, is fool" The great
misfortune of the wings is, that the people are
not fools,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. %. 1914

SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 3D. 1874
Messrs. Edi0rS-At IL o'clock the senate was
called to order by Lieut.. Gov. Moore, and Gen.
Covel, Of Bloomington, was elected clerk, Mr.,
Murphy, of Perry county, sergean-at-arms, and
Mr.. Jonson, OF Jefferson county, enrolling and en-
crossing clerk.
The house met and elected Col. Richardson of
Schuyler co. speaker, Newton Cloud of Morea
co. clerk, and Mr.. Pearce of Jefferson co. ser.
gcant at arms.
There is very general attendance of all the
members belonging 10 both houses. II is impos.
sible at this early PERIOD to judge of the charac.
ter aud sentiments of the members; but as far ms
appearance affords any guide, we may well feel
satisfied. They generally appear 10 be sensible,
sober, and industrious men. should think there
was greater proportion Of farmers, mechanics,
aud working men among them, than in any for
mer session. This augurs well, for such men are
more celebrated for their working than their talk
ing, and always despatch business more rapidly
than sc, of noisy, wrangling politicians, who
think more Of Office than the interests Of the
state.
am by no means sanguine of the success of
sound, judcious, and practicable financial policy
during this session. Grea, professions Of friend
ship for the canal arc made, but how far the par.
ties making them are influenced by desire to oh
tain the support Of the friends of that great work
for their local measures and for the support of
their candidates, am not now prepared to saw.
fear there is not sufficient sensibility upon the
subject fpubc honor and plightcd faith. There
seems TO be desire to avoid the subject, and to
evadc oil responsibility in recommending any
measure of taxes, or any other policy calculated
TO restore the credit of the state.
still believe that, If the men in power-the
men pampercd by the honors and emoluments Of
office, would take bold, fearless, and independ-
ent stand adopt the principles Of truth and just
ice for their guide and rely upon the integrity Of
the people, and the moral influence Of the immu.
table laws of right, they would be sustained and
would accomplish an object tha, would render
them worthy Of immortality. Blu, to play the de.
magogue-to speak soft words to the people tina,
place and power may be retaincd--,o shun re.
sponsblity--to fawn and play the sycophant-
and to "smile, and smile, and be q villain STILL"
seems to be the inherent nature of some men, who
can no more change their nature, and act the part
Of honorable, conscientious. and patriotic men
than the Ethiopian can change the color Of his
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

ProGfc-The Louisville Democrat of the Goth
ult says: On yesterday an emigra,ing party
passed through our city, consisting of father, mo-
Their, and hoenty children. The parents appear
ed to be about 40 years of agc the eldest child
81, and the three youngest six or eight months
only. They were travelling in true pedestrian
style, the sire leading boss, the dame superntcnd.
ing the interesting group, while three of the cld-
estdaughters were carrying each one of the babies
Their destination We did not learn, but think it
not improbable the old man is about settling n
colony in Oregon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

The first ,oedding, Major Noah's "New York
Weekly Messenger" is one of the spiciest publ
cations Of the day. In a late number the Major
thus pleasantly and philosophicaIIy dlscourse,h
upon the "irst weddng:"
We like short cour'ships, and in this Adam act
ed like sensible mamie fell asleep a bachelor
and awoke to find himself married man. lie
appears TO have popped the question almos, i'm.
mediacly after meeting Md'lle Eve, and she, with.
nut any shyncss, gave him kiss and herself.
Of that first Kiss in this world, We have had, how
ever, our own thoughts, and sometimes, in DO.
eiica mood. have wished we were the man ",yot
did it," But the deed is done the chance was
Adams, and he improved tive like private
wedding Adams was private. No cnvious
beaux were there; no croaking old maids no
chai'ering aun.s and grumbng grandmo,hcrs.
The birds Of heaven were tho Ministries, aud the
glad sky flung its light upon the scene.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Jefferson Weatherford was elected assistant
serseant-at arms by reclamation.
A message was now received from the senate,
informing the house that the senate had organic
ed by choosing Gen. Covel secretary, Mark John
son assistant, and VIM. e. Murphy sergeant-at-
arms, and were ready to proceed to business. A
resolution was adopted, on motion of Mr.. Gregg,
Tor the appointment of joint committee of the
senate and house to wait upon the governor and
inform him that they were ready to receive any
communication from him he mi ght choose TO
make. Another resolution, temporarily adopting
the rules of the last senate for the government of
the present. was adopted; after which, informa-
ton having besn rece ved that the senate had adj
Journed, the house adjourned also. A.
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skin. There never was debt more honestly
owed, nor means more ready to liquida,e 1t i; and
yet the probability is that, ra,har than take the re-
spons!bility Of passing a revenue law that would
restore the credit Of the state, remove the incubus
that now weighs her down, and place her in a
proud and honorable position, they will leave her
dissraced. iishonored, ruined, an! leave for their
Pos,erity an inheritance Of beggary and shame.
Morn anon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
n E w GOODS
Latest HrrlraE!

WIN, TRUE & SON have just
w opened their fall supply of fancy
and staple goods, direc. from Boston and
New York, and are prepared to show
their friends and the public splendid as
sortment of rich and fashionable goods.
Our stock is now by lar the largest and
most complete in Ottawa, and comprises
almost every article usually called for =;
and we are determined to offer them at
prices so low that persons wishing TO pur-
chase will find it for their interest to
buy of us.
Among our new goods will be found
some splendid patterns of Mouslin de
LANES, Cashmere d'Ecosse's, plain and f..
CURED Alpaccas, "a and "A Calicoes,
black and colored Merinos fancy crava,s
and Nandkerchiefs, Shawls of various
kinds, bonne. and cap Ribbons: new style
fancy Cassimeres, Mackinaw Blankets,
Broadclo,hs, Cassimeres, Sa,linets, Yes.
tlngs, Kentucky Jeans, Hard Times,
Flannels, &c., &c., together with gene
raj assortment of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

N store, and for sale on consign.
IL ment-
100 barrels Ohio Reclilied Whiskey,
10 casks pure liquors-Brandy, Gin,
Rum. &C., for sale to lavern.keepers and
groccrs upon as favorable terms, as to
price, as can be had at either st. Louis
or Chicago.
Flour, Corn Neal and Buckwheat
Flour. kept constantly on hand for the
supply of families, either by the barrel or
pound. ISAAC d. HARMON,
Peru, Nov. ~, 1874. 21-3m
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Cincinnati has how population of 1900
The annual increase since 1910 has been | per
cent, sufficient to double the population in u
years. At this rate, Cincinnati and suburbs on
both sides Of the river will, ten years from this
time, number over two hundred thousand inha.
bitants
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

Here is beautiful thought, who is the uu-
thor of ill
Human LiJc.-IIopc writes the poetry of the
boy, but memory that of the man Man looks
forward with smiles, but backward with signs.
Such is the wise providence of God. The cup of
life is sweetest at the brim, the flavor is impaired
as we drink deeper, and the dregs are made bit
ter that we may not struggle when it is taken
from our lips.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

The editor Of the Milwaukee Herald complains
that some one entered his Office and burgarious-
ly and feloniously carried OF his head but he
adds BY way Of postscript, that the brains are
left. Where does the fellow keep his brains
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

We see announced in the papers the death Of
Arthur BRoNsov, Esq Of New York city. Mr..
b. was an extensive holder of land in this state,
and good share of it lies in this county.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
SALT! SALT! SALT!

DORK buyers, and others, are Informed tina,
IL we have any>quan,ity of Turks Stand Salt,
Of the best quality and in fine order in store a,
the warehouse of Isaac ID. Harmon in Peru, and
for sale at very low rates.
WADSWORrH, DYER & CHAPLIN.
Peru, Dec. s. 1914 25-6w
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

G"ano,-MaJor Noah, in his messenger"
s'ys that guano is the ordure of birds, which has
been accommodating for ages ir certain islands in
the Pacific 1t is referred to in Kings vi. "a.
"And there was a great famine in Samaria
and behold they besieged it until an ASS head
was sed for iourscorc pieces of silver, and the
fourth part of a cab Of doves dung for five pieces
of silver
This doves dung was purchased for the undi-
gested grain il contained, and the name of guano
is from the Hcblew ge yona. signiying dove val
ley, as the manure is found in deep pits beneath
the activities of rocks. There is nothing new
under the sun.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
Boots s. shoes.

XN7 E have just received our fall and
w winter stock of boots and shoes.
drec, from the manufactures. consisting
of mems coarse. kip, and calf boots. boys
coarse and kip boots. youths boots,
mems, boys, and childrcn's coarse and
fine brogans. Also a 6nc assortment of
women's leather boots and shoes; all of
which were manufactured expressly for
this market and are offered a. low prices,
at the Stone Store. Peru.
BALDWIN g. BREWSTER.
Peru Nov. 22 1874. 23.f
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The Warsaw Signal is not dead. but has taken


for at least another half year. The last number
Of that paper renews its attack on the saints by
recording dozen or two of thelis that have been
committed by members of that pious community,
as 1t says. One instance is given, where a neat
little gentleman and two handsome young ladies'
came into Warsaw one evening from the holy
city in carriage drawn by two splendid grey
horses, os,ensibly TO do little shopping" They
entered every store in the place, and while the
two ladies kept the attendants in the stores busted
in handing down goods or "driving bargain"
my "nice young man" mcekly stood back and
filed his pockets with what came handiest. The
ladies also managed to slip variety Of little trim
ke's into their reticules Presently the store keep.
ers began to "smell rat''-and so did the little
party of saints-und in ,rce my gallant beau
was in his carriage and pulling for Nauvoo, but
in his hurry to get away the ladies' were left be-
hind. and one of them was jagged.
1t were hardly fair to charge all the thefts, or
even the greater portion Of them, that arc commit
ted around Nauvoo TO members Of the Mormon
church, for half the population of the city is made
up of persons who have no connection with the
church; but it certainly is true that the soi-d.sQni
"ho'y city" is abou, as we'll stocked with scoun-
drels as any other of its size in the Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
FROM SPRINGFIELD.
Correspondence Of the Free Trndcrr.

pPNlNOflELD, Dec. "a, 1914.
Mesrs. H'se and OSm0n-The democratic eau
Gus met at the auditors Office this morning at half
past nine, and out of the Unprecedented number
of candidates for The several offices of the house
nominated William A. Richardson, Of SCHUYLER
for speaker; Newton Cloud, of Morgan, for clerk !;
John McD"nalj Of Vandaia for assistant, clerk !;
jarvis Pierce, of Jefferson for scrgcant-at.arms;
and Jefferson Wea,herford, ofMacoupin, assistant
scrgeant-at-arms. There being grea, mary can
dida,cs for the other Offices of the house. and the
clog rolling" not being mature, the nomination
of candidates for these was deferred and the
caucus adjourned to meet again at six o'clock his
evening.
The members met in the hall of the honse at | | ,
and were sworn and admitted to their seats. At
P NJ. me. again pursuant TO adjournment, MI
Arnold of Cook in he chair and Gen. Ewing se-
cretary, The candidates nominated in caucus
were then elected to the various Offices for which
they had been nominated, the votes standing as
follows:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06

What has become OF the poor coon Its name
is not mentioned in single whs paper. Why is
this Is the emblem" no longer fitting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-06
FINE HERBAL MEDICINE.

TT4FL TIENDNT u WLHICINE,
Composed chiefly of wild cherry bark and the ge-
hume Island moss, (the latter imported expressly
for this purpose) the medical virtues OF Which
are also combined by new chemical process,
with the extract of tar, thus rendering the whole
compound the best ever discovered for Consump
ton of the Lungs.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-22
EMOCRATIC
NATIONAL CONVE TION.

The delegates 10 the above conventio Assem-.
Jed pursuant to general appointment this morn.
be-, Monday. May, 9Th, in that elegant apart.
ent known as the Egyptian Saloon in the Odd
sllows Hall, North Gay street. 4.5@
At IL o'clock, the delegations having beer sue.
ltssivey admitted as they arrived at tho Hall, in
tir united cnpacity presented as respectable and
tnifed body us we have ever seen convened
tJsimilar or any other occasions. The familiar
Is OF honorable gentlemen. whose talents. ele.
v'sd position and popular character have made
~ names and fame household words throughout
theountry, were encountered at every glance
byt eye prnctised in tho political world; while
othes composing tho assembly, maintained, in all
apifrance. that dignifed character which to the
obsdeer pervaded the whole. lla4,'
4 hour having arrived, Mr.. Sanders, Of North
Caro(aa, rose hnd nominated as Chairman of the
onvekion, for It's preliminary organization, Mr.
Il. B.lvright Of Pennsy vanm, which nomination
was uhnimousIy -dfried, and Mr.. Wright, was
accosdtgly conducted to tho chair.
MI. &nders then Nominated as secretary of
this codSsniion, Mr.. Ritchie. son Of Mr. Thomas
Rischie. .pditor Of the Richmond Enquirer, which
s'as siso,snanimeusly adopted. I
The chairman oficred resolution that the faF-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-22
ECTED POETRY.

Thou can'st not forget me, for memory will fling
Her lights DER obvon's dark sea;
And wherever thou roamest, II something will cling
To thy bosom that whispers of me.
Tho the cords of thy spirit, now may not sweep
or thy touch they'll retain soft thrill
Like the low under-tone of the mournfu! voice deep
When the wind that hath swept it is still. r
The love that is kept IN the security of trust,
" Cannot pass like the foam from the seas,
Or mark that the finger hath traced in the dust
When It's swept BY The breath of the breeze.
They tell me, my love, thou wilt calmly resign,
I. Yeti know cen whilst listening to them,
Thou witt sigh for the hear. that was linked unto
thine,
As rose bud is linked to its stem.
Thou cnn'st not forget me- too long thou hast flung
Thy spirits soft pinion DER mine;
Too deep was the promise that round my lips cIung
As they softly responded to thine.
In the hush Of the twilight, beneath the blue skies
My presence will mantle thy soul,
And feeling Of softncss will rush to thine eyes
i 90 deep for thy manhoods 8 control.
Thou may'st roam to thine own isle of beauty
and fame
Far, far from the land of the free,
Yet each wind that floats round thee will murmur
the name - "r..s
That is softer than music to thee.
And when round thee, darkly, misfortunes shall
e crowd.
Thou'lt think, like the beautiful form
OF The rainbow that arches the empestuous cloud;
My love would have ghtened the storm.
Thou can's not forget me, the passions that dwot,
In the depths of thy soul could not dies
With the memory Of all thou hast murmufed and
s felt, -..
In thy bosom twill slumbering lie.
Thou may'st turn 10 another and wish to forget,
But the wish will not bring thee repose,
For ah! thou will find that the thorn of regret
Will be linked with the sweets of the rose.
sA ..-.. -.--. AMELIA.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-22
v-!""~~ ARKs

Agents tor the Arkansas lntelligencer.
A. Harris, and Nj. plvaI, Fort Gibson.
J. Spears and L. Del, no, Park Hill, c. Nation
|. Strain, Fayetteville Ark.
Sam. Newton. Boonst orough, Ark.
Rev E Jones, Cherokee P. 0. Oh. Nation.
Pos, Master, Kedron.
PIP. PitchIynn. EagIetown Choctaw Nation.
Charles Johnson, Fort .vashta.
Sloan Love, Chickasaw District.
R. N. Jones, Boggy I'epot.
C. G. Gooding. For, Towson. +,
d. Folsom, and John Penn. Doaksvlle.
VIM. Riddle and J. B. Luce, Choc. Agency.
General w. Duval, Natural Dam.
W II g. Mayors, Fort Smith.
Gen. Samuel Adams, Clarksville.
J. w. Sterling. and Post Master, Little Rock.
Post Master. Pleasant hill.
r. b. Aston, Spadra. -,
Thomas Powers, Clarksville.
Thomas A. Howell, Norristown.
S. NJ. Hays. Dover.
DR.. James N. Floyd, Danville.
Fl. H. Hygings, p. M. Lewisburg. p
Col. Sherman, Rock Row.
Clarke e. Carol, Belmont, Miss.
Fitzpatrick & Morrill,, Holly Springs, Miss.
Walton g. Sheafe. New Orleans.
VIM. Wilson. Spencer Academy. s5l.r
Post Master, Bentonville.
w. c. Mitchell, CarrolIton. .S'ss
Col. JAS Logan, Boonviile. ~
Rob't Mefit, Franklin Co.
A. J. McLemore. Esq. Memphis, Tenn. =
DR.. w. Gray, Horsehead.
Tho's A. Howell, Norristown.
Post Master. Lewisburg.
Gen. Sam. Mitchell, Post Of Ark's.
J. N. Armstrong. Nashville, Ten.
II. S. Wilson, Huntsville. Ark. a
Postmaster, Sylvia.
J. C.. Pitman, Sweet Home. -E
e. Perkins and DR.. W.. N. Anderson, Creek
Agency. .ss@.,.--
Charles Mc'Lcland, Evansville. E lr~
Jno. Curilon, agent Washburns Prairie Mo.