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to sustain the election of Mr.. Adams for the Pre-

to sustain the election of Mr.. Adams for the Pre-
sidency. e2At #@
These confidential communications speak the
language OF the heart-not of corrupt heart,
hlled with plans of treachery and infdelity, but
OF heart manly, upright, and honorable. 1t
pears the intrinsic character, the genuine stamp
| OF sincerity and trankness. 1t is fresh and UNI
| studied avowal of opinions, made to confidential
| friends; and 1t is OF more avail than volumes of
testimony, to show that his opinions had never
undergone the slightest modification in regard to
his preference for Mr.. Adams over the other can
ddates, from the fall of 1924 to February 1925.
Ii you venture directly to assert that Mr.. Clay
did conceal his opinions, our part, we implicit
y deny it. We deny the truth of any allegation
direct or indirect, which implies want Of can
dor, or any neglect his part to give full infor-
nation to his friends, as respects his determine
ton to support the election of Mr.. Adams, or any
Want OF the most amply opportunity to examine
them. This we deny, and we appeal to the re-
cords of the public journals; we appeal to record
ed testimony, and his appeals to the Congress of
the United States, and to his constituents. We
appeal to his conference with distinguished indi-
viduals respecting his views in the Presidential
election We appeal, lastly, to his private and
confidential communications. Yet, with all these
circumstances and incontrovertible facts, well
known to you, you endeavor to convey the idea
that Mr.. Clay acted improperly. Nay, more, with
these facts palpably brought to your notice-with
this testimony standing on the public journals,
you have had the holiness to insinuate that he
concealed his opinions, and pretend in this adj
dress, to assert, that Mr.. Clay's friends were
taken by surprise. In what language shall we
characterize Misrepresentation gross as this ?
It seems to be the destiny of the great and
illustrious to engender open enemies or secret
assassins; as the sun, though in himself body
of the most perfect brightness, while he calls into
life all that is fair and good in the creation gives
birth to the most poisonous and detestable rep
tiles It is the very fate Of pre-eminent virtue
and abilities TO pay this tax, not only to vice and
unimpressiue stupidity, but to brilliant opposition.
Of this broad and universal truth every mans
recollection, we fear, will furnish more than one
instance; but, notwithstanding all the conspi-
racy Of the greatest talents, Of the loudest clamor
OF the most desperate zeal, we do not think that
the annals of political warfare, carried back to
the earliest record, could come forth with an ex-
ample more virulent in design, more dark in mos
| tive more envenomed in prosecution, nor more
incongruous in!accusaton, than the charges pre-
ferred against Mr. Clay in relation to the part he
fPerformed in the Presidential election that took
place in the House of Representatives which ter
| minated in the election Of Mr.. Adams to the Pre-
sdency. JUSTICE.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

uTThe democrats of Kendall hold a county
convention on the Goth of May next, at which
time they propose to elect delegates to the con-
gressional and presidential elec,or conventions.
The time named for the meeting of the last named
convention is the 18th of May, consequently the
they hold meeting previous to their convention
or the time be altered for the meeting for the cleo
tor convention. Would it suit the democrats of
Peoria county who have slready chosen their
delegates. to meet at Peru on the Oath instead of
the 17th of May
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From various sources We learn that the wheat
fields never presented a more promising appear
auce than they DO the present season. The past
winter having been quite favorable to fall grain
has caused it to be in an unusual forward state at
this season of the year; and the only fears apprr-
hended in regard to an abundant wheat crop, is
the rank and rapid growth of the stalk so early in
the season, which may cause it to " lodge before
the grain has marured. To guard against this,
we understand, many of the farmers in this section
are moving and pas,uring their fields. The grass
and other vegetation on the pralrles Is quite for
ward, and everything in the vegetable kingdom
is dressing Itself in its most gaudy attire, once
more to grace natures grand annual exhibition.
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"LIonnr and Shame from no condition

"Iionor and Shame from no condition
Rise. John II. Steele, the Governor
elect of New Hampshire. was born in
North Carolina, and was carriage ma
kcr by trade. He emigrated 10 N. H.,
and was distinguished for his mechanical
ingenuity. and Sc, in motion the frs,
power looms in the town of Pelerboro
He is q man of sound intellect and honest
principles, and his plesen, elevation is a
high compliment to his character and Az
lanments.
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(tlurCl, N9tISiC,'


Persons in the habit of attending public wor-
ship in this place must frequently have noticed
that there is great room for improvement in the
singing. Generally there are not more than half
dozen or so there that appear to know any
thing about it, and if they happen to be away,
that part of the exercises might almost as well be
dispensed with. Now to our mind, there is bu,
one way in which this can he remedied and that
is by more persons learning to sing; and in or
der that all who wish may have an opportunity OF
doing so, an effort is now being made to get up
school in the place. The amount necessary to
sustain il has been nearly subscribed, at least so
much of it that there is presumed to be no risk in
relying on the iberaly Of our eilizens to make up
the balance, ard the principal want now appears
to be learners who will take interest enough in il
to attend regularly. |, is proposed to begin with
the rudments, and learn them thoroughly, before
attempting to sing piece. The teacher proposed
to be engaged is Mr.. Hubbard, with whom our c-
tizens generally are well acquainted. The school
will be open to all who choose to attend, "frce,
gratis, and for nothing" twill meet at tho Bap-
list house at o'clock next Thursday evening,
and lot there be good turn out
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

Coiners in the Woods.-A gang of
coiners were discovered in the woods,
some four or five miles south of Warren.
Pa, lately, and one of their number, to-
ge.her with their press. dies, and other
implements of coming, secured, and also
considerable quantity Of finished and
unfinished coin was found by some of the
citizens. The individual arrested saws
his name is VIM. A. Warren. and resides
in Chatauque county, N. Y. lie was
committed for trial.
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MISUNDERSTANDING TO Vattemar,
there are 1000 Newspapers published in
the United States; the cost of these TO
the American people he estimates AT six
millions of dollars per annum The
yearly circulation at five hundred millions
of copies, which makes more than mil
lion and half every day. Astonishing
as these calculations are, they are never
,heless true. Wllhou, these vehicles Of
information. says an able American wri-
ter, there are ten millions of people on
the American con,inen, who would never
have heard of the invasion Of Russia, nor
the overthrow Of Napoleon--nor of Ma
poeon himself and who at this hour, but
Cor the Newspapers. would not know that
such man ever exis,ed---to say nothing
of the ten thousand spectred shadows that
have appeared and disappeared upon the
thrones of the world within the last half
century.
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An expedition composed of a number
o. individuals, is now preparing for the
Rocky Mountains. |, partakes rather of
pleasure excursion, than of any thing
else. Some Of them engaged in i, 90
,hither with a view Of seeking the resto~
ration of their health. They are 10 rem
devious at independence, about the 10Th
of May, and persons DESTROYS Of joining
the expedition, should he there by that
time,-Nissouri Republican.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

Uinter Grain.--From our own obser-
vation, and information obtained from
others, we are graihed in being able to
state that the prospect Of fine crop of
wheat and rye was never better than at
this present time. The wheat appears
abundanlly thick, and has a remarkably
thrifty appearance. The same may be
said of the rye.-Lerington (Ky.) Int,
HprI 0.
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,S;, Unyfer Scotrs .9Jy;ce IN his 50

Sir Uaher SCOTS .4drice TO his son.
Read, my dear Charles, that which is
most useiul.-Man only differs from birds
and beasts because lie has the means OF
availing himself of the knowledge acquir-
ed by his predecessors. The swallow
builds the same nest which its father and
mother built, and the sparrow does not
improve by the experience Of lis parents.
The son Of die learned pig. il il had one,
would be mere brute, fl only TO make,
bacon Of. II is not so with the human
race. Our ancestors lived in caves and
wigwams, where we construct palaces for
the rich, and comfortable dwellings for
the poor; and why is ,his-but because
our eye is enabled 10 look bacN upon this
past. to improve upon our ancestors i'm
provemen,s, and to avoid their errors :.
This can only he done by studying his
tory, and comparing it widi passing
events.
Fish Bones.-The white Of an ego
said TO be u specific in removing
fish bones when lodged in ihs, ,,.
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THE FREE TRADER.


UJThe f1tDih roinne Of this paper wiA expire
in s'c ,oeehs, and this is 10 not(y those indebted
10 US Tint payment oW be demanded before Tie
commencement JMe Gfhrohsme. One cfhe firm
'oiR cell nert rceek on riLldge subscriJers and the
joiIooing ,Ueek on those ,eceiUing their papers at
Peru and Tray Grope. orr demands are small,
and manyGAem IF lang standing, andMey must
be paid. Longer indulgence cannot be gicen.
AnrI Dc
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FROM WASHINGTON.
CorresPondcnceof the Free Trader.
WAsnINGroN. April 26. ISL


WAsn'SGroS, April 26, 1914.
MeSws. Hsc q Osmnn-
Our western harbor and river bill has been re.
ported to the house with the Wabash river in.
cluded. The whole Indiana delegation and the
wings with southern men who wanted the bill
vetoed, voted for this amendment. Rumor saws
Tyler is very anxious to pass it SO to have veto
No. 5. The previous question is now pending
the house is in the committee of the whole
on the eastern bill.
Gen. Hemon Allen Moore, of the Columbus
district, Ohio, died, few days since, three days
after he reached his home. His death was an
nounced yesterday.
Col. King, senator from Alabama has been
confirmed as minister to France; and Gov. Shan
non, of Ohio, as minister to Mexico.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

The largest Rre Factory in the
Uorid.-The editor of the Rochester
Democrat. writing from Hartford, CT,
gives an account of his visit TO Collins
vile, about fifteen miles from Hartford,
famous for its manufacture of axes.
There are seven shops devoted 10 the va
rious processes the axe must undergo be-
before it is finished for the market, and
in all are employed one hundred and for
ly-fve men, who turn out eight hundred
axes every day. Notwithstanding this
immense supply, it is not equal to the de-
mand. A new process has been discov-
cred by which hundred axes can be tenn
pered at once, and that, too, after they
have been ground.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

a Lady Naiesmm.-'The advocates
OF the rights of women will be pleased to
learn that Tive premier to the King OF the
Sandwich Islands is female. II was TO
her that Mr.. Brown, the United States
Agent, presented his credentials.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

Our Washington correspondent und r date of
April 18th, says A treaty has been signed, this
day, annexing Texas to this country, and It will
be officially communicated to the senate on Mon
day next"
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Ii is said that museum in Dublin con-
tains an ossiiied man-one who by catch
ing cold, was changed by slow degrees
into mass of bone.-lle was all bone a
short time before death, excep, his skin.
eyes and enlrails. lie was fed through
an opening made in the throat!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

ETploded.-We see it stated that the
Fourier Assoc ia,ion in Mexican county,
Pa, established some eighteen months
since, has exploded. It's members have
been literally starved out, and been COM
PEELED to leave and again embark in indi~
viduai occupations for livelihood.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

Til, R'uerS--'rhe upper Mississippi papers
state that the river is higher a, the present time
than it has been for number OF years. The Hi
nosand Fox rivers at this place, rising rapidly
owing to the late heavy falls Of rain. The Hi.
nois river rose five feet last night, and is now
navgabe to this place for the largest class of boats
i'm the river trade,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

Ertraragance Mrs. Berger of Pc
tersvile, Md, about eighteen months ago
was safely delivered Of three fine chill
dren. and the same lady las. month pre-
scented her husband with four healthy
children at birth. Seuen children in
eighteen months !! Middleton valley
must have a soil so fertile that married
folks will be afraid to reside there in these
hard times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

FRANK JOHNSON, lately SO celebrated as the
leader of the famous black band, died in the city
of Philadelphia on the 9Th inst
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he spoke to Phillips = the first time he
thought of il was at tie las, term some 6
or weeks after he saV Phillips a, court.
Stated it to him in order that Mcknight
leave if he saw ct; he instantly refused
to leave. Gave promp, reply.
Here the defence closed.
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a Chinese Prouerb.-"'rhe fool is MOI,
always unfortunate, nor wise man al
ways successful; yet never had fool u
thorough enjoyment--never was a wise
man wholiy unhappy"
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An error, making u material alteration from the
meaning intended has been pointed out TO us in
the communication signcd by G. s. Maxson, pub
lished in this paper of the 18th inst In the 18th
line from the top, it reads printed, "nor did he
crer faint away it should read, "nor did he epen
flint away"
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UINiam Gariman. Witness says he
is very little acquainted with James NJ.
Phillips--irst of his acquaintance was in
1912. James M. Phillips is in court.
Here the counsel for defence objected to
the examination of this witness because
his name is not on the Indictment, or list,
of witnesses furnished. Objections over
ruled. Cant state that he ever heard
Phillips make any threats against Morse
never had conversation with him about,
Morso--heard him say something tn him
abou, Morse, has been so long since
iha, he don't recolect all the words he said
to HINT was in lSfe, abou, harvest
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The wings propose to hold mass convention
at Peoria on tho 10Th Of June nett The wings
oftha place offer the "hospital,ies Of the town"
and rich fare to those wishing to attend. As
uoodly number of our farmers have spoiled pork
ON hand, caused by the salt which the wing tar'ii
40 beautifully protects, we propose that II be sent
10 the committee to be served up on this OCCASION
which will enable this grea, convention, II At can
not sec, To speN the effects of the black tarlli.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

We discover by the proceedings Of congress
on the lalh inst, tina, Col. Wentworth presented
petition from q. II. Suphen, aud many other
citizens of la Sa,lo county, praying TOT a mail
route from Ottawa, via Munsoniown and SUIT
phens Point, to Pawpaw Grove. Referred 10 the
committee on the post 91ies and post roads.
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FOR VICE PRESIDENT:

For Presidential Electors,
a. w. CANARLH, first circuit
JOHN ID. WOOD, second circuit.
WILLIS ALLEN. third circuit.
A. G.. FRENCH, fourth circuit.
w. A. RICHARDSON, fifth circuit.
JOHN DEMENT, I, sixth circuit.
ISAAC y. ARNOLD, seventh cicuit.
JOHN CALHOUN, eighth circuit.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-04-26

T. Il. Dickcy.-ls attorney for Phil
lips; was employed little more than a
year ago. Phillips was bailed in May
some time. In September some time be-
fore the land sale in Dixon, and some s or
O weeks before court, Phillips slaid at
witnesses house. AS he was leaving, wit
ness called him back, and enQuired if he
was aware tina, his hail bonds were of no
force; he said he was not. Told him
then that by some casualty his bail bond
had been made re,urnable on the 3D. day of
November, and lha, the cour, by law was
held on the l0,h;---snapped his finger and
told Phillips his bail bond was no, worth
that, and that his bail were not holden.
Cross Examined. Thinks the Ian
Of the bail bond is this; 40 appear he.
fore the circui, court Of La Sale county,
on the first day of the next term thereof
to be holden on the 3d day of November
next" Witness says he believes the bail
bond is no, good. lie had been employ.
cd as Phillips counsel in case ,ha, nigh,
involve capital punishment. Canvasscd
the matter in his mind, aud after reflection
deemed il his duty 10 disclose to him, the
facts in relation TO the bail bond. Did
no, think Of making evidence a. the time