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Spirit Of the People,

The Union Of the 2sth ult says, "a rumor was
circulated IN Philadelphia on Tuesday or We'd.
nesday, that Mexico had declared wal against the
l. ). 1t produced considerable excitement
which began to manifest itself in a manner tina,
was worthy of the American spirit. Take one
remarkable example. Gen. Patterson, of Phi
ladelphia, well known Throughout, the country for
the manly and elevated character which he bears,
came on yesterday to this city, and Offered his
services to the government in case of a dccIara-
ton Of war. We understand that 5000 volun.
tecrs might be calculated on from Philadelphia
and its vicinity; and that the Keystone state
alone might furnish 10000. Such is the pa,rio-
tic spiri, of the Americans at this time, without,
regard to party distinctions"
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LCusing CuuRIl.puds

We have had considerable to say on this sub
ec, already, and have not done with it yet. We
discam utterly any intention 10 cas-, obstacles
in the way of the trustees in the due dis.
charge Of their duty but when they attempt To
;rample upon the rights of our people, and CON.
mcuce course of procedure that mus, seriously
endanger the peace of this community, and in.
volvc themselves and large part of our popua.
ton in endless stries and difficulties, our duty as
conductors of public press demands tina, we
should raise our voice against it.
The defenders of this measure of the trustees to
lease canal lands FAY they will demand nothing Of
those having prescription rights bu, wha, is rca.
sonabc--a mere nominal rcnt-no more than a
moderate tax. This sounds reasonable enough
and may have SO much Of the effect intended as
TO catch few Of the more re,dani, but the bait
will not tempt the intelligent settlers. They
would not object to pay moderate tax if tina,
were the end oft; bu, they are opposed to let.
ting in this entering ,rcage to further and it may
be cxorbitant eNactions. They oppose this emo
jeratc tax on the same ground tina, our loreia
theirs opposed the ihree.pcnny tax on tea. They
deny the right of the trustees to exact any tax
or rent whatever, and are unwilling that they
shall be invested with such a RICH, through their
own lGcheS
In this the settlers demand no more than is re-
CURED by good faith and legal guarantees. A
r. a. a
ted waste. They yielded nothing to the state, and
retarded the growth of the country, from the fact
that persons were unwilling to settle and make
improvements upon them while they might at
any time without days warning be elected
To remove these objections and to encourage in
divijuals to settle upon these lands, and to in
crease their value, laws were passed by the lcsis
aurc to secure to settlers the possession Of their
property and the value of their improvements
II is needless to quote or cnumeratc these laws:
it is enough to state that they held out allure
mcnts to persons to settle on these lands, and
guaranteed to them the right of occupancy free
Of charge until they are brough, into market, and
gave them right Of presumption then, at their
appraised value. Whtn the bondhollcrs took
these lands they were not ignorant Of these qua.
ran,ecs they are repeated in tho law under
which the lands aro conveyed; and If they wan.
ted tho RICH, to lease them, they should have spo-
ken in time.
The settlers ask no more than that their rights
shall be respected and the policy Of tho state ad.
lcred 10. Tha, policy was to encourage the settle
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

mcnt Of these lands and TO bring lhcm into mar.
keI sufficiently fast to meet the wants of the
country. If they lease these lands now-ands To
which they have already perpetual lcase-and
pay "nomnal rent" next year, having conccd-
ed the right to lease them, they may be required
to pay roli rent and tina, may continue to he
increased or diminished according to the caprice
OF the trustees forever, aud if good rent can be
collected from these lands, they may never be
brought into market. 1t is the attempt, or at
least the danger of an attempt, to crcutc scryilr
tenure OF this kind to these lnis, that the set.
tie resist and it is perfectly idle to imagine tia,
they will ever submit 10 it.
Among all the settlers on canal Onds, with but
u few exceptions no, worth taking into account
So lar as our information extends, there exists
out one determination on the subject Of these
lands. They will not lease them ,hcms, Ives,
aud Viii not suffer strangers to lease them and
he who. with lease from the board Of trustees in
MS pocket, undertakes to dispossess IA settler OF
us "cIaim, will find hinsellin hot water. 1t is
not little thing 10 take away from man his
house and home, however humble they may be,
aud there are few men who will not fight for
'hem' unless opposed b, the ccarcst right.
such being the case, then, we repeat the hope
we expressed on former occasion, that the trus.
tees will consult their own intcrcs,s and the in.
interests OF the state. aud the peace and good or
der OF the community, by no, attempting 10 lease
Tue lands IN question, OF at least ,hVt portion OF
them to which individuals have pre-emption
rights
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A Snake.--The pos, master at Princeton. un-
der date OF Sept. !, writes thus 10 tho Honnepin
Herald: "ln an excursion yesterday, was bro't
to stand by what appeared to be large rattle
snake, collcd up in the road. Fearing It might
strike my horse, stopped, and friend who was
with me aIsh,ed, and approached the snake,
which, on examination, was found soiled up in
the shape of a cone or pyramid, some ST. inches
IN height, and four in thickness the head not be-
ing visible. On giving him few well directed
blows with good hickory, he uncoied himself,
when we found striped squirrel which he had
in his embrace perfectly liftlcss, yet no part Of
the squirrel was visible when coieJ up. Tho
snake was some four feet long, one and half in
ches thick, and wha, might be called spotted
black, and a miIturs or tingc Of white and vel
low. with small and sharp spike in the end Of
his tall The teeth in the jaw bones were fine
and sharp, apparently for the purpose Of aiding
in swallowing, rather than mastication. Is this
no, OF the family Of the boa constructors I"
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The la'es, wing specimen Of "purty of cleo
tons that we have heard of, is recorded in the
Indianapolis State Sentinel. which states tha. a,
the late election the wing judges a, the polls in
Cambridge City, no, being altogether satisfied
with the way in wkch the people seemed to be
voting, leaving the lawful polls in charge of the
clerk, took possession of the ballo, box and rode
r'h il round The to,cnShip, in order to cocc, tho
votes Of their friends who were abscn, from tho
proper place of voting
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Emigration 10 LiberiG--The New York sun
states tina, number Of intelligent, coored people
in tina, city talk of sending gu, committee to j.
beria to examine the condition of the country,
and, if found advisable, TO sclcc, site for colo
ny. Llberia Is now 10 the colored people wha,
the Western Territory was to the whites some
some years ago--a land of promise. When they
once get knowledge OF the grca, advantages Sc
cured to themselves and families by settling in
Liberia, the emigration thilher will be on an cx-
tended scale.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

IN case OF war with Mexico, the difficulty will
not be 10 decide who shall 20, but who shall stay
d. nome. The military arjor of our country i,
50 Intense, and opportunities to give vent to i, SO
rare, that when one does occur, every body wants
to take advantage Of ii. In the prescn, case,
Texas thinks she ought to be allowed the frs,
chance TO take turn at her old enemy then
comes Louisiana, who will Mt be second, and
who has just found it impossible to answer call
Tor hro regiments by sending less than four and
then up all the Mississippi they are getting rca-
to join in the fight. In Natchez, in Memphis, and
IN Saint Louis the fever has reached hich point.
In the las, city named we believe six companies
have got ready TO start as soon as President Polk
Will give them leave. Aud even at the cas,-in
New York and Pcnnsy of thousands
are painting TO be on the march. There is no
doubt, II all were permitted TO enter tho service
who are willing in less than six months u hun
dfed thousand volunteers would be collected on
Tue borders OF Mexico. In view of these facts, a
serious question arises. Suppose war should be
commenced, and, to carry it on in manner COM
porting with the dignity OF this grea, republic, a
i'rce OF 10000 men should be required; who
would be allowed 10 got At least 100000 stand
ready and are cnger to march; they have all the
same right to fight for their country the presi.
dent could not take part withou, sighting the
rest; what could he do The hes, way TO &c,
along with the difficulty, it strikes us, would be
to push the Oregon business, and get up brush
with England, invade Canada, and give all a
chance.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Mr.. Rams reply TO Gov. Davis, will be found
in ,o.day's paper. lis Myth somewhat ,respass-
es on our columns, but we cheerully make room
satisfied mos, Of our readers will read i, with IN
tercst. 1t is an able document, and Places its au-
thor in correct position before the public. We
hope our readers will give i, an attentive perusa
and an impartial investigation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Fnhy.--A newspaper, called "The Pikc,oni-
an" has jus, been issued a, Pkeion, Ohio. The
editor says Of it:
"The Piketonian is edited and published by
Samuel Pike, a. Pike,On, Pike county, Ohio, up
on the turnpike which crosses the Sciota river,
abounding with the mos, delicious fish called
pike and the cour, house IN the said Piketon,
PIKE county, on the turnpike, has noble pike as
vane. to show that the ioind Jhocs in favor Of
Pike all the time -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

HOtc EnriaJh A letter from Saratoga SAYS:
ave spend our time in excursions 10 the lake
playing billiards and ten pins a, Grdlcy's-pro-
menadlng the dellghuul avenues aud walks
drinking Congress and Pavilion spring water
flirting, intriguing, talking scandal, and listening
to the divine anl harmonious wurbIlngs of tho
iares' aud most bewitching damsels in exist
cuce"
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TIL Z OTTAWA FREE TRADER.

and should see some awkward Disclosures
confronting them, like Banquo's ghost,
they must "screw their courage up TO the
sucking place" and bear it; for, since
this war has been waged by this mcrciess
crew and their tyran, leader, whilst have
sought for peace, say TO them all, come
on And
"lay On Macjulr
ANA damned be him that first cries. hold! enough
MICHAEL RYAN
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Marriage Forbidden By Lar.--This actually
the case at present in Florida The laws of that
state forbid, under severe penalties. the marrying
ot persons without II license obtained from the
clerk OF the county court If the county where
The marriage Is to take place; und during the
session Of the legislature which has lust closed
law was passed TO abolish all these courts, after
the first OF October, without appointing another
officer TO grant marriage licenses.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12
Democratic majority
Dem. maj. over wings and natives, i6

A mans notions Of right and wrong, and OF
what constitutes murder and what not are won.
derfully changed by crossing the Allegheny noun
tains. What, east Of these mountains, VIC would
regard as deliberate murder, when west Of them
we are content to call manslaughir; and what
we there regarded as manslaugh,er, here dwnjlcs
down into jHiifaJie homicide. We are unable
have the high authority of the State Register.
Speaking of,hc murder of young Kendall, in Wa.
shington city, that paper SAYS
"'rhc offence Of Elliott, in this western coun-
try, would be considered at the worst, as only
manslaugh,cr; and, more likely, justiiablc ho-
mcidc; but on the other side Of the mountains
public sentiment is different, and young Elliot,
may be found guilty Of murder"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

An"HOn.' Scound,ei--The "iion." Ben liar.
din, secretary OF state Of Kentucky, has been
compelled to leave Frankfort to escape popular
violence. The Cincinnati Gazette SAYS he had
sent to his care, from Bcorjstown. n country girl,
10 learn the milincr's business. He pa, her in
bro,hcl. The citizens Of Frankior, found on, Mr..
iiardns base intentions, and drove him out of
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Mr.. "Fiarety," the witty correspondent, Of the
Constiiu.ionalIst, when quite youth, is said to
have as,onishei his mother by giving the follow
ing satisfactory solution of the mystery of ma
king cannon: "Och," says he, IAN its JUS, hol,
they take, and nail brass around il, an isn't tina,
a cannon, sure -
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Execution Of Garter and Pmke.--Thcsc young
men, who wcro found guilty of numbering q
whole family in May, iSi3, viz: John d parkc,
his sister Mrs Carner, her husband John Cart
ner, and child two years old on Friday tho I'D
ut, underwear, the penalty of death at BeIvideEe
J. An immense crowd Of spectators was as
semblcd, supposed to number ten or twelve thou
sand. They protested their innocence to the last.
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Fine Stcnn,pr l,oss.

The Chicago Democrat, of Wednesday is fur
nlshcd with the following on the Detroit way bill
"rhc New Orleans struck rock down the RI
yer yesterday and sunk"
We have seen no particulars Of this accident,
nor have we received any thing to confirm the
report on the way bill. The New Orleans was
a new boat, and one of the finest on the lakes.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

The Boston Pos. says several promising young
deavoring to produce hair on their chins, have
gone on. west, and taken up their residence a,
Beards-town, Illinois.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

"Young DsmocrocY,"-Thosew who have come
into the party since Polk was nominate j.-Er.
This kind of democracy is young, to be sure;
more we have Of them the BETTER Boston Post.
They should however, ge, the hang of tho
house before they undertake to "break Bread
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Orders have been received at For, Morgan.
which commands the entrance Of Mobile bay, to
replace the guns now mounted there with others
Of heavier mctnl
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Wood, indicted for aiding aud abct,ing in the
murder Of the negro Tucker, at Indianapolis, on
the 4,h Of July last has been tried, found guilty,
and sentenced to three years imprisonment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

From md after the frs, Of November mex,
there will bc no Sunday travelling on railroads
between Albany and Buffalo; so suys the N Y
Commercial Advertiser.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

A kiss me quick before mo,her.sces-y on
bonnet, is coming IN fashion in Lynn, Mass.
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The State Register discovers n strong rcscm.
blance to the sub-,rcusury in Murray Melon.
ncll's hard money bank project, and dcnomina'es
il ga sub-.reasury bank" On the score Of re.
somblarcc, we think /. might with much more
aptncss be dcnomina,cd .fcro bank"
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Bricks are burned by anthracite cool, with tho
most perfect success, in Norrstown, Pa.
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Gen SCOTS daughter who recently took the
veil in the convent at Georgetown, died there Oh
the Goth ult.
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The Journal Of Commerce gives complete
iaJtau Of the 29,h congress, from which we OBJ
tain the following facts.
OF the members OF the senate actually elected
up TO the present time, % are democrats,
aud 81 are wings; and there are four vacan
cies-in Mississippi, Virginia, Indiana, and
Tennessee. All these will be filled with demo-
Gratis, thus making the ful! senate stand:
Democrats 30
Wings "A
Democratic majority
And not counting the two senators from
Texas.
The house IF representatives., under the new ap-
por,ionmcnt, comprises 22i members including
the representative from Florida. Ofihcse, 30
have already been elected, who stand politically,
Democrats l2S
Wings 76
Natives O
Dem, maj. over wings and natives, IS
Fourteen representatives, remain to be elected,
viz; 6 from Maryland, from Mississippi, from
Florida, aud 10 I'll vacancies) from each Of the
states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachu-
sets. These will probably increase our prcsen,
majority in the house,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Government 7roops.-l'hc Boston Post says ;
= We hear tina, two companies Of U .SihSi5
Gently arrived here from .sf iorders ;.--
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

Virginia corn erop.-Thc Richmond Whis
soys that while particular counties and neighbor.
hoods will fall shor. of an adequate supply Of
corn, the aggregate crop in Virginia. in conjunc.
ton with large supplies Of the old crop which
still remain on hand, especially below tidewater,
will no. only DO ample for home consumption,
but yield large surplus for coast transportatioE
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-09-12

MICHAEL. RYAN.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-13
New and Fnshionable Clothing.

HENRY x STODDAR'r, corner of Water and II II Cont streets. have now hand the largest and most valuable assortment of Cents Clothing they have yet offered in the city of Mobile; to which they invite the attention of their friends and the public. L
 Their stock comprises, Extra and superline French and English Cloth Dress and Frock Coats; English Pilot and Beaver Cloth Over and rock do; Busi- ness and Hunting Coats of Scotch Tweed and variety ofnew fabrics, as we'll as Satnets, Kentucky Jeans, &c, &c.
 Pantaloons and Vests, in great variety and of the most fashionable styles.
 Scotch Lambs Wool Shirts and Drawers
 Linen and Cambrc Shirts of newest styles
 Beaver and Silk Hats, together with every article suitable for gen,lem-n's wear.
 great portion 1.-the material used in ther Clothing Manuaciory in NewYor is selected in England and Franceby ofthe partners from the celebrated manufactures, so that he public may rely obtain ing the best of Clothing al the lowest prices.
 N. B.-H. & s. would particularly call ihe atten- ton of their friends and the public to the article o Fashionable Black Dress and Frock Coats made from Biolley X Files celebrated extra superfne Belgium Cloths superior finish and warranted fast colors.
 G57 One price only and for cash. dec17
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-13

54 lot on the south slde of the Spring II i road about Smiles from the ely of Mobile, beginning ai Il point 5l chains of the of sections lS. IS, l9 and 20, thence north l4 degrees east 36 16-100 chains, to point on the Spring Hill Road thence win said road south 63 degrees and minutes, east one and fity-two chains 10 a stake; thence south degrees and 40 minutes, west 35 1.2 chaIns 10 il stake; thence west 55 links the place of beninnng containing 3 l-2 acres more or less,
 55 The undivided half ofot in the city of Mobile, on the east side of Water street, having front ol 600 feet Water street, bounded east by channel of Mobile river. south by lands of Wm. II. Robertson, north by hline parallel with the south boundary line of land late oi George Poe, Jr. and others, and distant thereirom 300 feet.
 56 One half interest in the brick store the south Of Commerce and Planters streets, occu. pied by Mallory & Ross. having front on Commerce of 45 feet, from the center of Planters street, by so feet deep,
 57 One half interest Tn the brck store the west side of Commerce street, occupied by Foster & Bat. ee, next south of the ast described; having front of 30 feet by 60 feet deep.
 5S One half interest in he brick store on the north side oi St. Francis street, running through to Plan- ters street, beginning 60 feet west from Commerce street, having front of 22 l-2 feet less, St. Francis and Planters strses, by l05 feet in depth, to the center ,f Planters street.
 59 All that lot and large brick store the west side of Commerce street, next south of the corner
  depth of 89 SIP feet.
 60 All that lot and small house on the southwest corner of St Francis and Wilkinson streets, having front on St Francis of 60 7-12 feet by depth on Wilkinson of 90 feet.
 61 All that tract of land the north side of Dau- phin Way, about four miles from Mobile, containing 16 25-l0O acres, having thereon the handsome resi- denre of c. c. Hazard, Esq.
 62 lot of Is acres adjoining the above.
 63 lot of S6t acres adjoining the above. The said sale will commence at II o'clock, A. M. on said day. and be continued from day to day until all the tracts, parcels, lots and parts of lots above described, shall have been offered. The purchaser purchasers, will be required advance one fourth of the purchase money ana execute notes for the balance, payable in one, two and three equal annual nsalments, with six per centum per annum interest thereon, payable in the notes of the Bank ofthe State of Alabama any of its Branches, and will receive from the agent conducting such sale, certificate of purchase.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State Of Alabama, affixed at Tuscaloosa, this 22d day of November, A. D., l844, and in the 69th year of the Independence of the United States of America
 BENJ. FITZPATRICK. By the Governor,
 W. GARRETT, Secretary of State
 o. The evidence of title to the above property can be examined any time, by persons disposed 10 purchase by application at the Bank.
 noy30 249ds
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-13

phia. of the best materials, and the Saddlery iard- ware is of direct importation.
 The following comprises in part ihe assormeni:- Saddles and Brides, of every variety of style, Brl dle Billings, Marlngales. Saddle Bags of all kinds. Whips, Coach, Gig. Dearborn Wagon and Dray Harness. Skirting Harness Birdie and Band Leatl- CT, Gin Bands, assorted sizes, Plough Brides, Col lars, flames, Trunks, Top Hides, Morocco, Cali and Hog Skins, Curb and Snaille Bits, Spurs, Buckles. Saddle Trees. of all kinds, Varnish, Coach Trim mings, &c., Sc. A large assortment of Ssddler's Tools.
 He invites purchasers to call and examine and com- pare his goods and prices with those of other esIab liahmens, before purchasing elsewhere.
 mov2S 24Scmo $. BOUiLEMET.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-01-13
NEW AND CHEAPG GOODS. AMnREM2 ex GA

No. 8 s. Michasi-st, t,oo doors abope Commpce-st. Have constantly on hand complete assortment of
 DRY GOODS,
 embracing Blankets of every variety, Lowel, vir- giaa, Alabama and other Osnaburgs, Lowel Lnseys, Kerseys and all knds of Negro Cloths, together with full stock of Staple and Fancy articles, suitable for Planters use. Also, Russett Brogans, Mud Boots, and general assortment of Boots, Shoes, Has, &c. Brussels, Ingrain and venitian Carpets.
 Mating and other Floor Cloths. novl9 239tf