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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

4 writer in late number of the Democratic
Review thus forcby describes that peculiar class
of bpeds ycleped polilicalneurals.' The picture
is true and well drawn:
Your neutral man in politics is just the person
upon whom the contempt of mankind may be
heapcd wthou, the fear OF injustice the saliva OF
an honest, lree-thoughted citizen is too precious
an ointment to bes,ow upon him; he is good Tor
nothing and dcsirous of nothing; the Greeks OF
old were not mistaken in deriving from his case
the word "IJiot;" and yet such people go about
the very pictures Of compacency, and, goying
in their name, boast that they are no party men.
They may see rogucs in high places. the wicked
iourishing like a green-bay tree, and honesty ana
public worth chilled to death in his shadow, but
they are unmoved by the saddening spectacle, be-
cause they are no party men.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
THE FREE TRADER.
ottawa, AL, Friday, ,nnunry Sc, isaf
Guuni Matters.

Mr.. Ryan arrived at this place on wednesday
from Lockport, aud brings highly encouraging
accounts relative to the canal, rendering it nearly
certain that the work will be resumed IN very
few months. He leaves again this morning for
Chicago, whence, in company with Gov. DAVIS
and Captain SWIFT, he will Immediately proceed
to Boston, and from there to Europe, for the pur-
pose of finally adjusting the negotiations IN regard
10 the canal and to expedite business. lie w'I'
carry out with him the report of Gov. DAVIS, as
also foil maps Of the northern portion Of hc state
showing the situation of the canal, the lands, wa
fer mower. &c &c, enabling the bondhoIders at a
glance t, the nature and extent OF The security
offered for the loan. Mr. Ryan Will probably re-
turn about the middle Of April.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Liching 'LaSses,-Not by far the least amusing
part at down east thanksgiving dinner is the &C.
remony Of clicking 'lasses." This was gone
through with at late dinner Of this sort in Phi
ladelphia, got up by the New EngIanders resident
in that city, and is thus described by the reporter
Of the Public Ledger:
II consisted of passing an enormous glass bowl,
filed with molasscs, in which was pine stick
neatly whitfield for the occasion, around the table,
beginning with the president, and making every
individual stir the same with the stick, take a
quantity upon his fore finger, and lick 1t OF, with
out letting any drop, or Without smearng his lace
The dcxterlv with which this operation was pei
formed constituted the test of a true blue Yankee.
None were permitted to avoid the ordeal, and the
awkward attempts that were made elected roars
of laughter and shouts Of delight from the COM
pany.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Father Miller is still active as ever in propaga.
ling his or.thc.world views, lie lately visited
Rochester, New York. and devoted one whole
week to dealing out exhoratons and admoni,ions
in relation to tho awful destruction which awaits
this sinful world on the ed Of March next, accor-
ding to the Improved reckoning, which 22l day Of
March, Gentle time, is equivalent to the 23l of
April, Jewish. During tho whole time of his So
journ there, he was listened to by congregations.
daily and nightly, ranging between ono and two
thousand.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Mr.. Bryant, the gifted and s.niemanly editor
of the New York Evening Post, gives the Wa
shing,on Globe the following rap tor its base at
tempt to draw our canal into tho vortex of party
controversy:
The Illinois Deh and lis P0ymeW-We per-
cciyc that several newspapers OF both parties are
draw ing the circumstances Of the project for pay
ing oil the debts of Illinois and building its canal,
into the vortex of party controversy.
Nothing could be more unfortunate for Illinois
than that its real interests IN regard to this matter
should be los, sight OF in the dust aud tumul, OF
party contention. Here is a measure which has
no reference 10 national politics. measure impor-
,ant to the prosperity Of Illinois, and to the char
nc,er of its citizens. We hope it win be allowed
to remain unconnec,cd with the presidential ques-
ton, the tariff question, the land distribution, and
all other questions to which 1t has no possible re-
lation, and decided on its own merits. Every
true friend of the people Of Illinois must desire
TINT it should DO so.
Let that question he once settled let the debt OF
Illinois ho put on satisfactory footing, and the
construction of its canal he secured, and that rich
state will he ,hronged with emigrants who will
add immensely to its resources, aud It's means OF
making good lis engagements.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

QrThe GlIena Sentinel places the name of
John Tyler among the list of democratic candi-
dates Tor the presidency. We respectfully sag
gcst to the Sentinel whether such an association
is doing justice to the distinguished candidates of
our own party, and whether the wing party ought
not to be left to take care of its right and lawful
property. The idea Of even probability of lno.
Tylers receiving a nomination from the democra-
tic convention, is an insult to the party and dis
grace to the nation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
Extract from letter to Tie editors, dated:

MINERAL PoISr. wv. T.) Jan. 2, 1914
You are misniormed as to the receiver of the
public moneys for this district sloping "to Cana
da, or some unknown parts, but forgot to leave
behind him the government treasure IN his pos
session." He has gone to New York for por-
ton of his family. Ills son has attended to the
business of the Office since he, Mr.. Lansing, left.
Mr.. Paris, the register, has just returned from ST.
Louis, where he deposited the public money by
order of the secretary Of the treasury.
The small pox is prevailing in Pa,tcvillc, IS
miles from this, with dreadful mortality. 1t
gives groa, alarm to the American (lndian) popu-
lation hcre--thcy regard it as a sweeping plague
destroying all before it.
The Territorial legislature Is now IN session,
bu, as yet, they have not decided who or wha'
number are to be murdered during the session.
| think in the spring, if nothing happens, !
shall locate permanently somewhere between st.
Charles and your place, near the river. lam bet
ter pleased with that portion of country than any
| have seen in the west. You have n good eastern
market, rich producing soil, not surpassed by
any upon the globe, and many valuable water pri-
yilcgcs, nearly equal to Rochester and Niagara
and if improved with tie same capital and enter
prize would equal them in business and beauty
| Your section of the state is healthy and with
these advantages abe mus, rapidly advance IN po-
puIa,ion and wealth. These interior mining
towns arc wholly dependent upon the mineral re-
sources for their support and existence, gathering
in mixed population of diggers from all the
mines in the world. Maing is complete lottery
and although for,y-ninc out Of fifty draw blanks
vet there are hundreds OF fools who buy tickets
The winter here 40 far has been very mild, and
without snow for seiehing
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Woadeyfli Care IN I1Ig1.-In the lead district,
within few miles &C the town of Du Buquc, is
cave, lately discovered, which abounds in mex
hau.tible quantities of rich lead ore. Some Of the
apartments are beautiful, full of spar and other
formations. In one section, the caverns extend to
an unknown distance; it has been travelled three
miles, without any sign of its termination, OF
without the sigh, Of walls on either side. Com
pared to this, tho Mammoth Gave of Kentucky,
and other subterraneun wonders, dwndle into lit
tleness. The American continent when fully
explored, will he found to contain the most mag
nilcent natural curiosiiies in the world.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Wedono, know to a certainty, bu, we give is as
our belief, that there has no, been finer lonl Of
pork purchased anywhere in the state this season
than was brought to town on Saturday by Mr.
LoSo, who lives abou, four miles south Of this
place, and sold to Messrs. Cushman and Gridiey
The load consisted Of six hogs which weighed
as follows; 373, 376, 33i, 3i6, 377, iO5; average
968l, aggregate 22l lbs. 1t is worthy Of note by
our farmers that it required very little more trou-
tle and expense to raise these hogs than it would
have required to raise the Same number of small
ones, and yet these sold for about double the price
per pound that small ones would bring.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

rrWo regret to see the present misunders,an-
ding between the estate Register and the
"Timcs" a, Springfield particularly as there is
much truth in what they say Of each other. We
advise both parties to cease further hostility, aud
have a, least some little respect for the party in
which they occupy important positions. The
quarrel partakcs too much OF u personal nature to
to the party, and we assure them that tho next
legislature will have quito "b,,cr plI'' to swat
low in making either of them Public Printer,
others faults now being published to tho world.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Shut The Door.--This injunction is
briefand easily. Complied with. True it's
imperative very much so: but it is pro-
per, when necessary. 1t is any thing
bu. hint, or even reques,;jn fact i, is a
command. and one that claims obedience
on all occasions on which it becomes
necessary to issue i,.--Shut the door ;
YES. shut il. You found it closed when
you entered why then should you leave
i, open You have no right to leave i, so,
and you of course do wrong when you
neglcc, to do right; that is certainly a
correct inference, plain. clear, evident,
logical, and consequently sound. Then
shu, The door.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

To Rcmore Ee.-Is your pump or vessel closed
with ice If SO, take n small quantity of fine salt
and sprinkle j, on tho ice, which will cause it i'm
mcdaely to lqufy, and in a short time will en-
lirely disappear. The process is more eilectual
than it would be TO scatter burning Goals upon
the surface Of the ice. The salt when it comes
in conlac, with the ice, begins to decrptate, and
a cracking noise is made.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
A Mr.. Samuel Howell, Of Patrick county, Va

A Mr.. Samuel Howell, of Patrick county, Va,
has pcttioncd the legislature for permission to
work on Sunday, as he is deaf, and can derive no
benefit from preaching, and consequently he is
more tired Of doing nothing on that day, than he
is with working throughout the week. He thinks
he might as well be allowed TO work, as others
to be tolerated in "fddng, dancing, hunting, fish
ing, and horsc-racing" on that day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
We have not seen the Juliet Signal for several
weeks. Is it dead, or has it cut US
Tho weather..

Thus Gar we have had a most remarkable win
ter. Until a week or ten days ago we had scarce
" had day that could be put down as cold, and
none to remind us Of the fell and mercllcss north
westcrs that,were so plenty year ago Last week
however, Old BoIcas bristled up, and made some
show Of buster. Snow fell to the depth Of five
or six inches, the thermometer sank one night to
8 degrees below zero slcishing became fine, mer-
rily did the bells jingle in every direction, and
countless were the projects formed by our "!ads
aud asscs" for all sorts of enjoyment in this way.
But alas for the uncertainty of all human cal
culations! Yesterday all Of sudden, old Borcas
left in disgust shortly after warm rain villain
ousIy commenced to fall, the snow began TO
SNAKE tracks" down the river the ice is getting
weak, and there is no telling where it all will cad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Maple Sugdr,-lt is known tina, ut the asricul-
tural fair at Rochester,. Mr.. Joel Wentwor Of
Wa,erton, N. Y, obtained premium for maple
sugar, which he refined until |, became as white
as loaf sugar. lie has published his process.
which is to boil aud re.boil the sugar, and clarity
it with the whites Of Eve or six eggs, well beaten
in quart Of milk, and spoonful Of salrratus
and drain oil the moiasscs, a, usual.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Coaneeiieui 76,cn Ekciions.-'rhe towns have
al, gone through their fall elections, and the re-
suit is cheering to the democracy. According to
the New Haven Register, |, appears that the de-
mocra,s have carried eighty.one towns, entitled to
one hundred and fcenty.ar representatives; and
tho wings 60 towns, entitled 70 oil rcprescn-
,siivcs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Illinois Sioek.-Lei,ers received by the Hiber-
MIA, says the New York Evening Post, state that
the subscription to the Illinois state loan amounts
to 5000 600 of dollars in London, which added to
the l,0o000o subscribed in this country, make
the whole subscription 81 900 COO The Illinois
stock was selling at 40.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

AsPollock wrote Of Byron's numbers,
so may it be said Of Chevelier Bulls
music.
"Hc took his instrument, and thousands heard,
entrapced.
As some vas, river of unlailing source,
Rapid. exhaus,css, deep, his Music flowed. -.
And opened new fountains IN the human heart.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

The Supreme Court of Connecticut has dec-
dcd that man may marry his granddaughter, on
The ground that the death Of the wife terminates
the affinity between the surviving husband and
the deceased and consequently between him and
her children by another husband.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

A mans advertisement in well circulated
newspaper, is locomotive signboard that travels
about and is seen by thousands daily. So says
the potlsvic Emporium, so say We, and SO will
every man say Of good sense and taste.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

the order. Such subteriuges are unworthy Of
Clay, and part OF the new game Of fraud and
deception that is to be played during the coming
contest, will signay fail.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

The New York correspondent Of the Providence
Journal thus fancifully describes the performance
of Ole Bull the great Norwegian violinlsl;
lie laid his cheek carelessly upon his instru-
ment, which gradually awokc, and walled and
moancd ike am infant broken of its slumbrr. Eve
~ tone seemed fraught with human grief and pas
sion. He introduced dialogue, in which sweet
voice complained so sadly that 1t made the heart
ache with pity, which was answered from another
string with imprecations so violent and threaten
ing that it made one almost tremble with fear |
fancicd young girl was pleading for the life Of
her lover, and receiving only curses in reply.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

We have seen it noticed as a curious fact that,
notwithstanding the very considerable consump-
ton Of foreign wines in Boston, there are annual
Iy more exported from that city than ara brought
into it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12
New Mail csoutcs.

GENTLEMEN - Several individuals
smoke to me before left in relation
to new mail routes. All my efforts IN
these matters must be predica'cd on Pc
tilions, which should be signed as numer-
ously as possible.
As this is the long session, whatever
routes are expected within two years,
should be projected for now: and | would
sugges, to my constituents, to forward on
their petitions as early as possible, in order
tina, | may have the more time in which
to aid them. Plats of. the route will aid
me materially in making explanations to
the Committee on Post Routes. Respect
fully, yours, JNO. WENTWORTH.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

We find following among the proceedings Of
Congressa
Petitions presented by Mr.. Wentworth, of Ill.,;
Sundry citizens of Boone comfy, ILL.,, and the
territory of Wisconsin, praying for mail route
from Belvidere, Illinois, to Darien, Wisconsin.
Referred to the committee on the past office and
post roads.
Sundry citizens Of Chicago, Illinois, for the ex-
tension of the United Suites maritime law over
tho upper lakes, from Ontario to Michigan, inclu'
sive. Referred to the committee on the Judiciary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Newspaper La,c.-En the case of suit for
fraud, the Georgia courts have decided that reius-
ing to take a newspaper from the Office, or going
away and leaving it uncalled Cor, until oil arear-
ages are paid, is prima tacie evidence of inten'
tional fraud.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-01-12

Gen. Jickson-A letter from the Hermitage, Of
late date, says that the venerable old chief never
leaves his room, and is emacatcd to mere skin and
bone He has severe cough and pain IN the
back and SIDE but his voice and intellect appear
unaffected, and the lightning fire Of former years
vet flashes in his eye.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-08
TRUST SALE

RY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed To n +
- Crawford, by William Jones. bearipu date
on the 2O,h March, 1913, (and in which VIM. n.
Crawford was substituted as trustee, by the sai0
Jones, by written agreement under seal.) and
recorded i'm the Clerks Office Of the COUNTY
Court of Augusta, for purposes therein mention
ell, shall proceed 10 sell to the highest bid.
der, for ready money, on Thursday the l1rh
day Of July, 1914. at the residence Of SAID
Jones, certain Tract or parcel Of Land which
the said Jones purchased of Abraham SilA
ling and others, heirs.atlaw of Jasper Sill.
hing, deceased, which will more fully appear by
having reference at the Clerks Office of Augusta
County, and containing 1886 acres, be the same
more or less and adjoining the land, of Lewis
Mowry, Henry Berry, and others. Also, the fol-
lowing personal property. to witt bay Maze
eleven years old, bare Mare about six wears
old, brown Horse about eleven wears old.
grey Horse about lG years old, 1 iron.p-ey Horse
about four years old, 1 bay horse Colt about 3
years old, iron grey Colt about years old, l
sorre Colt about years old, and all their increas
il any; Milch Cows and Calves, 3 Heifers
three years old, Steers three years old, Year.
ling lieiiers, and their increase if any; 26 head
OF Sheep, and their increase; % head of Hogs,
and their increase | Wagon Body, bows and
sheet, with four sets Of gear complete, setA
Plough Gear, Mccormick Ploughs, Shovel
Ploughs and Single Trees, Harrow, Beds,
Bedsteads, and all their cloathing, 10 Chairs, &
Tables, Bureau, Book Case, corner Cupboard,
l Safe iron Kettle, Ovens, 3 Pots, 3 Skillets,
l Washing Machine, some barrels and tubs, and
every other article of household and kitchen fur
nture In possession of said Jones. Although
the title to the above property is believed to bs
entirely good, shall convey such title only as
rests in me as Trustee,
WM. b. CRAWFORD, Trustee.
June 90, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-08
Valuable Land for Sale.

's'HE undersigned, who were substituted by a
- decree OF the County Court of Augusta, sit
ting IN Chancery, in the place of Daniel Shelley,
decd, as Trustees in a Deed of Trust executed
to him by the late Chancellor Brown, which is
recorded IN the Office of the County Court of Au.
gusta, will sell at public auction in front of b.
Crawford d Cos Store, on Saturday the 10th day
OF August next, the tract of land now in the pos.
session of WIN. S. Eskridge, Esq. adjoining the
lands of Judge B. G.. Baldwin. This land lies
about one mile from Staunton on the North side
of the road leading to jennings Gap. The tract
contains about
FOUR HUNDRED .ACRES.
There is proper proportion of Woodland, and
the land lies well, and great part of it is very
lrsszs productive. The Improvements are a
.,sEI small HOUSE, BARN, and other out
I-'42 houses.
The terms of payment will be sufficient sum
in cash to pay the expenses Of sale and the residue
in one two and three years.
Possession of the land will be given on the Ist
September, reserving to the present tenant the
growing crops, and the right OF entry to attend to
and remove the same.
The title is believed 10 be unquustionable, but
the undersigned will convey only such title as 10
vested in them by the deed and decree above
referred to.
THOMAS ]. NICHE,
ALEX. III. ii. STUART.
JuIy A. 1914
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-08
coMNEyss1oMER's SALE

Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery
for Augusta County.
Jacob Lamb, Plaintiff,
AGAINST
Benjamin Bryan, John Swank, in his own
right and guardian Of John Swank it,, 10.
-seph Swank, and Daniel Swank, John Crawn,
&c., Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
In obedience to a decree of Court made in the
above cause, on the DIST day of June, 1914,
shall, on the 30th day of August next, (but if
not. from any cause, on that day, then OF the day
followng.) proceed TO sell at public auction upon
the premises. that tract or parcel of land-or so
much thereof as may be necessary for the purpo.
ses mentioned in SAID decreC--w birh lies i'm The
county OF Augusta, on the waters of Naked
Creek, and is generally known as the Swank
place, and which was conveyed by John Lamb
and wife to benjamin Bryan, by deed of trust,
bearing date the 20,h day of March, 1888, and
estimated To- contain 3O3 acres.
Terms.-So much to be paid in cash on the
day of sale as will defray all the costs of sale,
The balance to be paid in three equal payments OF
u, IL and lS months, the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security, and the
title retained additional security until all the
payments are made. Possession of SO much of
said land as the purchaser may require for seed
ing a fall crop, to be given on the LIST of Septem-
Der next, and full possession on the LIST day of
January. w. III. CARRIER, Comm'r
July 25, 1911.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-08
DIR. TAYLOR'S
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daily received fthc ecacay of the Liverwort curing
Pulmonary complaints. Tho following is an cxtrac,
from letter received short time since
Dear Sir For than l5 years have been af-
nict,d with affection Of the liver, which has at times
caused inc much suffering and distress, particularly while
under the influence Of what is usually termed cold has
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atho resortcd to my usual remedies experienced no
rcicf; but icit myself growing worse. Having some
knowledge OF DIR. Taylors Basam OF Livcrwort pur-
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Editor of the Tpp,caaoc Journal, :" Indiana
The Ba!sa aspcciic for coughs, colds,
liver complaints, and all diseases Of the chest aud iGnys
N B. See that the steel plate label is each bot
tie prevent countcrles, without which gcau
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