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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Remarkable Presenimeni--ln the las, Doylos'
town (Pa.) Democrat, we find notice Of the
doa,h OF Dcniah Holden, Of Noekamixon nj the
advanced age Of % years. He died Oh the 18th
Of October, and the correspondent of the Demo.
crat states, that, "On the Saturday previous to
his DEATH bis daughter, with other friends, paid
vis, to tho old people; found them in good
health, aud passed very agreeable evening and
morning. The old gentleman was sensible, agree.
able, laxative, and happy, and par,ook Of hear.
ty breakfast, after which he observcd-JNow, my
friends, this is the las, meal shall ever cat; |
am about to die 1t was IN vain that his friends
cndcavorej to iissuadc hiu from such an idea
he tho more renoluicy persisted in il, aud said he
waa called and must obey but while he ye, had
breath and the power Of speech, he wished to give
some instructions with respcc, to his worldly con.
Germs, his burial, &C., and Immediately common.
ccd. Some few moments after he closed his las,
directions, hc WINS struck down with paralytie
stroke, and never spoke more.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13
SPRINGFIELD, Dec. 10, 1874.

The house of representatives met a. 10
o'clock, pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer.
Mr.. GREGG reported bill from the
committee on finance, to provide for the
paymen, Of 500 to each member. The
bill was read second and third time by
its tile, and passed.
LOTT, from the committee on the Judi
ciary, reported back the bill altering the
criminal jurisprudence in relation to the
punishment, Of negroes for rape upon the
body Of white females, and recommended
its rejection.
Mr.. HICKS presumed the committee
had done their duty, but insisted tina, the
commission Of such offences should he
punished by death, as provided by the
bill, and hoped i. would be passed.
Mr.. COLLINS called for the reading OF
the bill.
Considerable debate was had upon the
subject, in which Messrs. Boyakin, Hicks,
Manning, and Logan participated. Sun.
dry amendments were offered and laid
upon the table, and the bill finally lost.
The chairman Of the committee on ed.
ucalion reported bill in relation to com.
mon schools, with an amendment, with
which the house concurred.
GEEoo called for the reading Of the bill
which being read, he moved to strike on
n clause in the las, section of the Bill as
being entirely superiluous, which amend
men, was carried. and The bill passed.
- of Lawrence. reported a bill from
the committee on banks and corporations
for the sale of certain school land named
Read the frs, time, and ordered to a Sc
cond reading.
| FLETCHER, Of Sangamc, offered n reso
luton. that this general assembly fix al
a day for adjournment, the frs. Monday
in February next. Ayes and nays de
manded.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Fraudulent Issue # Wnois Stote Scrip.-Thc
Pittsburg Chronicle says Messrs SHEETS &
jones' Of lha, city, have discovered that there has
been fraudulent issue of Illinois state scrr
notes. These bills have been printed on the OIL
ginal plato, bu, the paper is thick, Of yellow
cast, and is Of that kind called by engravers proo
paper. The notes are signed ]. Hogan on The
right, and VIM Pfeniss On the left, payable ,c
II. Fellows or order. The endorsement is moi
we'll executed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

TnE DAILr News 10 the title Of n daily paper
Just started in Chicago, by Y. Eastman, editor
and publisher Of the Western Citizen, in conncc.
ton with that paper Mr.. f., in spite tho disad
vantage no labos under in supporting an unpo'
pulsr cause, has succeeded In making the Citizen
one Of the most popular papers in the state and
II he displays tho same tact and ability In con.
Quoting The News. we venture TO prcdic, Tor hin,
complete success in his new enterprise.
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The sn,yn Ferry.

We call tho attention Of our readers to the pro-
ccedngs of public meeting in this place, in a.
mother column Of to-day's paper, in regard to th.
subject. The spirit and unanimity with which
the matter has been taken in hand, it IL hoped
will lead TO reform in this important matter,
which is evidently loudly called for.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Paying mp Beis.-'rhe editor of the
Boston Post publishes the following unique
paragraph. The Post is Democratic, OF
course: we shall be in our Office, to set
lie bets on the election, from 0 o'clock,
A. NJ, until 3 o'clock, p. NJ. every day
this week. Entrance No. 10 Water street,
south side. Gentlemen interested are re-.
ques,ed not to crowd about the door, as 1t
will be impossible 10 finish the business
in six days, without perfect order and
grea, despatch. '-RereiNe.
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T II E OTTAWA FREE TRADER.

are now holding under appointment, leaving the
supreme bench with six judges, and creating cir
cult courts in the three circuits now vacant. This
possibly may carry. The Overpowering influence
Of the judiciary and council of revision, is bccom-
ing jus; cause of alarm. II not altered by a
convention, it must be in some other way.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

'F"lN'fI't - ~. u, 10 4.
The standing committees II the house wrra an.
noUnced this morning, mud, con,rs,y To tie cs.
dressed wishes of mo.t II the northern inrmhrr.
VIZ. Arnold, the active add cijiricrt member q!
he finance committee of the la, -r--iai,, the a,ar
Nho was the mos, active in urging the best inter.
esis of the slate has hccn superseded. Ia the
gentleman, Mr. Gregg, who is placed at tie head
u this committee, no Que Is disposed to object.
presume lie will perform the duties assigned tn
him faithfully and with distinction; hu, il is o(
ihc fact tha, complaint with justice may be made,
nat Nr Arnold is S, superseded Sy one 10 way
nis Superior; and have no hes tation in sayIng
'hat The expressed wishes Of many have been dis
regarded, and that aciaai pledges Aarc been J,o-
In.
A resolution has passed to bring on the clcc-
lion Of United slaics senator in the place Of Judge
Mc&olcds, on Wednesday next. Mr. Ta,or.
Judge Scmplc, and understand NJ Tmmbuli,
are candidates An oiT IT was made To bring on
;le election Of the three supreme judge .of,iChe
vacancies made by the death of judge Robinson
aud by the resignation of Judges Dous ass end
Scmrle, but The atcmp, failed.
There will be an attempt made to return to the
old judiciary syster! again, this session, | am
told many are in favor Of it, though do not think
it will succeed. Iiwould do no harm. aud might
do some good, to inform your members of the
wishes 1.-THE people on this particular question.
There seems to be decided feeling in favor of
retrenchmcn,, AID think something OF this kind
will be done; probably reducing the pay of mem
bers to gay 80 per day, which will be ianlamount
to paying them s225 per day, warrants a,c
worth but 10 cts. doubt, however, if a general
system of retronchmcnt will be adopted.
The people Of the north, think need not fat
ter themselves tia. an additional tax will be au-
horized, that will do the canal iatercs any good,
if The boudhollers persist is requiring that sys-
TEN shall be adopted that will provide for the lu-
luro payment Of the now unpaid iGtercst' and the
accruing interest, which it is not expected can De
paid at present. Probably if they would h9 sails
fled with what we can now pay, tDking il for
granted that we would as willingly pay the whole
as soon as we are able, law could be passed.
think, TO meet such proposal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Keeping jo,cis in vinier.--if you would have
your fowls lay in winter, says contemporary, ycC
must feed them well, procure warm house fo
them, place a box containing gravel, lime, al,
ashes, which they can pick at and roll in, ant
is best chopped fine. Do this aud eggs will be q,
plenty in winter as they are in summer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

White Hrse.-Among other consequences OF
,he ,,cc,;nn of Mr. Polk, il is said, will he to To-
cate in the White House at Washington the
handsomest and perhaps the most accomplished
lady that ever presided in lis stately halls. Mrs.
p. has for some years been remarkable not only
for personal beauty, but for tina. greater charm'
graceful manners, and highly cultivated mind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Doth branches Of our legislature have eyinced
TIA, the spirit OF economy Is in item, hy refusing
10 appoint assistant clerks until it shall become
absolutely necessary. And then again II Appeals
to have eyuporatcd when the SUBJECT of their Ier
diem was preached.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

rrThe Presidents Message has not yet reach
cd this place. Next weeks paper will contain
it. This will be the last message which the
wings have had hand in giving to the country
the last relic Of 1910. lie, our wing friends
read |, in their retirement, and learn wisdom from
its pages,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Accidenf.-The Chicago Gem of the Prairie
says, "Gies Spring, Esq, of the firm of Spring
& Goodrich, of this city, on Wednesday of ,hi.
week, while walking with another gentleman
near the corner Of Lake and State Streets slipped
on the sidewalk, a, tho time covered with ice, ant
broke his leg
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Interesting 10 "Nai'e Americans The Bos-
ION Morning Chronicle says, the Irish Catholic
wcrkmen at the glsss-works in Last Cambridge
came up to tho polls in body and voted The en-
tire whir ticket--and nobody objected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13
FROM SPRINGFIELD.


SPRINsFIELD, Dec. 81, 1874.
No business Of importance has been transacted
by the legislature up to this time They have com.
pleed their organization and received to-day mes
sage from the governor, which may well be con-
'idered an able state document. The upproha-
ion Of the senate and house has been well ex
pressed in their order t. print II 600 copies.
The session opens well, and good feeling seems
10 exist amongst the members. ali II whom arnear
anxious to dn something Tat viii icli.,c uur
state !Iom hrr financial difficulties, and place hrr
nee more upon that proud r..,aract uai,h ,hc
iol IF nature designed f,r h.r. 4.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

CHrsrEn AsnLEY has been elected to the Sen.
ate of tho United States, by tho Legislature of
Arkansas, to supply the place of VIM. S. Fulton,
made vacant by his death.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Millions for defence" as the niger
said when hill chased HIM across ten
acre lo,.-PhH. Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

AT large meeting OF the citizens of Ottawa
convened at the court house on the evening of
the l2th inst, called Cor the purpose of taking in
t" consideration the fry across the Illinois and
Fox Rivers in said town, h. LrLAyn was called
to the chair, and 5. 3. GaInLIr appointed Sc
cretary.
The object Of The meeting having been stated,
Alison Woodruff, VIM. NJ. True, J. V. A. Hoes,
: i. Shope, and y. II Rowland were appointed
a committee to report some plan to the meeting
nr It's action. The committee reported tho fol-
lowing resolutions:
Res0fre3, That we recommend to the CORPORA
ZION OF the town of Ottawa to grant a license to
James fickens and Syivanus Crook. free of
charge, t. ferry across the Illinois and Fox rivers.
at the junction Of the two rivers, upon condition
that they procure good and suitable horse ferry
boat, and RIM the same regularly, under proper re-
gulations to be established by the corporation.
ResDirea That we recommend that rates of toll
he fixed by the corporation substantially rs fol.
lows: For every vehicle with two horses. or OK.
en-, or less over and back If they return the same
day, 10 cents; Cor each additional horse or OK al
tached TO each team, cents; for man and
horse over md back the same day, cents 4; for
each foot passenger cent each way. Tho pre-.
sent rates of ierriage for droyes.
The report was unanimously adopted and il
was ordered that copy Of tho proceedings be
laid before the board of trustees of the town of
Ottawa a, their next meeting; and that they be
published.
The undersigned, citizens Of Ottawa, approve
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-12-13

Happy is that man. who abuses every
body--for he viii never be accused of
Partially.
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OF the aO"Ve proceedings.
Loren9o Lebma, Josph HaR
Alison Wo0druB, Josiah S Hal,
J Y A He's, Jha McCWty,
JOHN Hise, JJhn Foley,
Henry HwAR, HearyJ Reed,
Samuel B Gridhy, VIM Cmnsiy,
Thomas Larkin, Maurice murphy,
C Latsham, ca Webster,
William True, Z HolJrOok,
Jas Lo,Cry, L w Curtis,
JOhn Armour, Jamts Armour,
C A HoLJrOOh, Thomas Loring,
d Nevion, JB Rich,
D Buchanan, Geo WhHmorc,
x D Lyman, Richard Pen,6rook,
d Eiehelbgg9, Jahn shuIer,
A A FISHER, Sah c Earl
William HlsheR, Warren Moore,
Rcnsciar Woodruff, OsgOod Cole,
NH SmR, Samuel OKrr.
AT D,w, Geo W Braiton,
SolOn Knapp, Z $ Waterman,
J5emiah Wood, i Lou,
Ce,skom Eur, Z Hollands,
Il Montgomery, AmOn Lenloreour,
Gorge Coohy, II L Lemoreur,
RoLeri Elder, Ns,ceN Nurse,
A II Hochlnd, Ell Barnes,
II G Cotton, Lule Caranaugh,
E S Leland, Harmon HWibW,
III IEeR, James O'CVnn1,
Simon Wesf, Francis Coyc,
D w Morse, S p Shape,
w w Bates, Michael seuiy,
p II smith, No,
z " Tghr. + Shmow,
Samuel Tyler, Randoloh Sirr,
John Bachenau, G L Thompson,
Jas w Ball. Feich,
Daniel Collins, JIG Stone
s HoH,n. Mclaughlin,
- ScLewsyboyu. james Monroe.
Edgar Baidlvin,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31
AW1MlIy Afrn;d!

The Journal. in an earnest appeal to the wings
Ct Indiana, To be "surc and vote the wing ticket,
still shows the cowardcc and fear that charac-
terizcd the Federal Wing Press during the last war.
IL says, ~ aIbor WAR; then Will Indiana cast
her vote for the wli, electoral ticket.
We are inclined to think that the old and youn.
looslcrs are not terribly alarmed at the prospect
OF war. as the Wing leaders might suppose. If we
cam, have righs. the Holsters the last men
to be deprived of item by far u WAR. They will
do their duty to the country and if need be, will
thrash the british friends of modern wing leaders
at the drop of hat.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31

The New York city newspapers endcayoring 90
show that the Natives and the Wings of that city
attempting TO effect coalition for the election that
State in November. II this be Effected n may
make great difference IN the result as the returns
of the municipal elections show that the two parties
combined can give majority of J'no an that city
alone against the Democrats.
The y Y. Herald of a late date says
\ few evenings ago understand that there was
rather warm debate IN the Wing General Commit
relation Tie abandY nmcnf of their tick
cts and the adoption # those of the natives" ON
the condition of the ''natiVc>" going for Mr. Clay.
In the midst of the debate. Mr.. Fish, of the wing
candidates, entered the building. and being inform
Cd of the nature of the debate. cyblicd proper de-
gree of spirit which had some effect, for the Commit
tee finally decided. by small majority. however.
postpone the question. Thus the Committee lave IN
dictated that although they do officially abandon
tie.r own candidates, yet they going 10 Do Il
detail There can be no doubt 81 this. Tie Wing
candidates If the city viii be- more droadiuly ds,cd.
humbhgged. deceived and insulicd than even Morris
Franklin Vas last spring.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31

The following is one of the best things in its way
which we have The quotations, which the
writer applies to his case. all of them from Mr..
Clay. and exhibit the versatility Of that personal
in very happy well as ludicrous light. The ONO
Statesman says of the writer, Capt Hughes, that he
..served in the tented field and has been Of the
leading stump speakers in the federal ranks in Trum
bull county," 1t seems he had too much tit 10 re-
main Wing.
YOUNGSTOWN, Sept. -, 1911.
Mr. EDITOR 1T is not a missionary dogma" that
actuates in addressing you. have hitherto
belonged to the federal, or they love 10 be styled,
the wing party. and have stumped with all the elocu-
tionary powers within me. for Henry Clay of Ken
lucky | have. however, found out my mistake, and
now .'reconcie 10 my Of ProPriefy," 10 make
this public "declarGiioa" of my error.
And so far as | NAV venture to interpret my own
feelings" have only TO say that do adhere 10
the Democratic party and lis doctrines "uifsom any
resrratiou,' and discard the idea missionary
dogma" that 1.-TWO hundred years Of legislation have
sanctioned and sanctfcd' the notion of depressing
the poor only TO benefit the rich.
at Is true, and rejoice that it is not true,
that the people are incapable OF sefgoyernmcn,. The
wings themselves say though Il should deeply Ia
meni II If II were true, and 10 atone for my prcy-
Gus error, J now take the stump for Polk, Dallas
and Victory
PERSONALLY lave no objection" Ia The election of
these gentlemen, if it can be- done " tiout dissou-
ton # tie Union $50 far from having any personal
objections, should be glad 10 see it," THIS election
Will be an event which, in my mind. VIII avert from
our happy land, the curse OF "war. pesi4lcnce and
famine. 'Coasidcrng my age. feel that should
expose myself TO rIdiculc If were to proclaim" that
NY wife and daughters could not pork an tie hitch
en-, that |, though abundantly able hold either
''white' or "black slaves. could not black my own
shoes and cut my frcwo d. | born free
man and always have been one in feeling | have
mnd If my own. and ask nolodv's a.d. fr it is
truth which should b. always well understood, that
there Is no nee Ssy Of protection for protection"
Nv It'll these proofs of my sentiments. 1 think YOU
ought T. be sat sicd, utterly disguised as am with
the twisting tergNerSaionS of Ar. Clay displayed
in his numerous contradictory letters. content my
self with this orc alone 'perncIous as the practice
undoubtedly - You VIII please appreciate my mo-
tives IN not writing more frequently
am myself disposed (and there are 10 my knoWl-
edge many others. sininrly disposed the words
not cIa>tc and high iiown) 10 say he would tram
pie upon the best interests Of our country; in the
beautiful and aticciionatc language of the fedora
champion, 800 hone God d--H You. whcre you be-
iOng." WM HUGHES
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31

And the Rich will take care of the poor" said
Daniel Webster. Now he says, Support Henry Clay,
because he is opposed 10 he remuneration Of TTas
Is this the true of his support of man whom
he has denounced and who has Denounced him in turn
We doubt it. Webster still adhercs to his old max
im-akc of the rich and the rich viii take care
of the poor" lie 10 doubt spoke erPerimniaqy when
ne made that remark for lac has always labored for
the rich and they have supported him eleemosy
nary subject. Henry Clay now advocates the same
doctrines What say you. farmers and mechanics
VIII YOU strive for the .Rich and Well-born," tina
they may take Of y1u, II let alone. are YOU moi
able to take care of yourselves Think of these
matters before YOU cast your vote.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31

The editor of the New York American one fl the
leading Wing presses the metropolis. cut IN bold
advocacy of the ,.eqSoa al tie trim al lroj0fi0R for
tortgHtrS b,jore naturalization. 10 tveny-oae years
Hear him
"ClrIzENsnlP.-| " honor he mdaiRcss with which
Mr.. Archer. Senator from Nirgna. meets the quc>-
tion presented 10y the memorials from Philadelphia FIR
extending the term of probation for foreigners, before
they can become n.turalizcd. to twcniy-one years.
=. We agree IN opinion with the Phadcl phIa incmo-
riali,>. and with M Archer. and always ready
10 aid, far may. IN the alteration # the
naturalization law. they eek.
ave hope the American Republican party of this
city VIII follow up the move, and indeed We wish
Americans all over the country would do -.
Shelter friendship. equal rights. before the law.
the opportunity and the right To earn. 10 hold and
to transmit property, would give TO all foreigners
at once-but IL acquire p"ticai rights, My stouid be
sVij, ctef 10 a iong proJoiioa.'
The Albany Citizen. another Wing paper. toward,
the close of long article Yesterday, a. THIS equally
strong avoWal If opinion
Therefore ii - established clearly that aaoJfcd
CT i-enS hqre prored Themselves Unrorfbg 81 tie ri.shfS
AMI privileges they olJoy. and that ihor,fure the
memorial to Congress, fr the passage of a law y Inch
shall ABRlDGE not destroy. these abused rights and
privileges. cannot be considered "a iniolcrant or
proscriptive," &c. &c.
Tie Albany Daily Advertiser, tie oldest federal
PRINT in Albany, also endorses the declaration IF
Mr. Archer and the New York American in the
strongest terms
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31
Untusticc Of Distrjb,,tiOu.

Distribution is now warmly advocated by the wings.
Its operations and effects thus truly described in
the n Y Post:
Suppose the proceeds Of the sales three mil
lions Of dollars yearly and the inhabitants to number
eighteen millions, this would give TO each inhabitant,
If equally distributed ID 23 cents. dollar 10 a
man having a wife and four children.
"Apportioned among the States, New York having
a population of two and half, would receive SLID
666. This goes into the treasury. The States col
lcct their revenue By direct tax. Suppose there Is
two hundred and fifty millions of dollars value of tax
able property III this State, 10 of per cent viii
produce Sll0,666. If property was equally divided,
this tax would be Is - to each person but
some have nothing and some have million. A c.ti-
worth million would be taxed s>i6666. while n
poor who had no property, would be taxed no.
tling-propcrty paving the taxes.
The distribution of the public lands Will save the
States the necessity of laying much direct tax.
consequently the OF million VII gain sixteen
thousand dollars by the distribution, while the poor
man gains nothing.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-10-31
Tariff Injustice.

The Tariff law of 1-i2 seems 10 have tetn drawn
to mstiy and bcwilder tie reader ly perpetual shift
ings from ad valorem to specific duties, hack and
forth, and in many instances fXing tie value of art
cles beyond their actual value, and charging the duty
upon this exaggerated Irce: for instance, printed
Cotons worth 30 cents less. shall be valued at 80
cents great portion Of TIE printed Cottons are
bought for about cents FER yard at the place Of
poraton. and they cost less therefore than 30 cts.
they shall tc valued at 20 cents and charged 80 per
cent duty on this exorbitant valuation. that what
appears from careless reading 10 be 30 per cent du-
ty is in fact $50 per the actual value Of tie
goods have been multiplied by FIVE, so is tie thirty
per cent duty. This is only of multitude of
similar instances, and only have been done to de-
ceive. The prints used by the rich which actually
cost 30 cents only subject to 30 per cent duty,
while those used by the poor, which cost but cents,
chargeabe with 80 Per cent, cents duty per
yard, in addition TO the original cost, to which add
the profits of the importer and the retailer and those
six cent prints made to cost the poor consumer at
least 20 cents Unfair as all this is towards the
Of the people, Mr.. Clay SAYS he TO stick to it,
and veto any modification Of the law whatever Will
the people of Indiana consent to this, and keep their
nccks IN the yoke by voting for Clay. For their
sakes we hope not.