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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

The Chicago Journal has discovered mares
nest. The incompatible penetration Of the edit
or has revealed to him the fact that the few spec
ches Of Col Wentworth that have been circuu,-
ed by us in extras were printed at the Democrat
Office in Chicago. So then the cats out Of the
bag; aud we may rs well confess all abou;it. On
several occasions, when an important speech had
been delivered by Mr.. W. in congress, which we
were anxious to lay before our readers, but una
bic to insert on account Of our limited space, we
have written to the gentleman having charge Of
tho Democrat Office requesting that, when the
speech was published there, he should before dis
tributing the type print us oil enough in extra
form to meet our circulation, and We would pay
him what it was worth, in accordance with which
those extras were printed. OF course this was all
kept profound secret, aud we feel awiuly now
that it has been found out,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21
A WndjaK-Thc St. Louis New Era of III

A WmdjaK-Thc St. Louis New Era Of The
Goth ul,. contains the following
We have it from reliable source, that a Ger
man farmer by the name of George j. J. Geyer,
living near the village of Lewiston, Fulton coun-
,y, H., is abou, to start to Europe Cor the purpose
Of taking possession of the snug fortune of two
millions six hundred thousand dollars worth of
property. lie recently received letter from the
firm Of Ruthschilds, at Frankfort; stating that
a law suit which had been pending for more than
thirty years in the courts Of Germany, and in
which his wife was ono Of the heirs ut law, had
been decided in their favor; and that a division
Of the amount in litigation was about 10 take
place, and they wished to know his pleasure con.
corning the amour, coming TO his wife, which is
stated to be in rornd numbers, i,co millions sic
hundred thousand dollars. Geyer emigro,cd TO
this country fifteen years ago, and settled in Full
ton county where has followed the occupation OF
a farmer. At the time he lefiGcrmany the gain
ing of the suit was considered doubtful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

Sure enough Lighining.-The Lon
don Mechanics Magazine gives an ac-
connt Of mammoth Hydro Electrical
Machine, of extraordinary power, that is
being constructed in England for the Uni
ted States. 1t is said that it will be able
to produce a spark of ,hirty.six inches
TO Goa, $500 fee, Of metallic surface, in a
battery of for,y-eight Leyden jars, of two
feet high by ten inches in diameter.
This shock would kill thousand men in
an instant, il i, were passed through such
a chain. This machine is called the
"Benjamin Franklin" and will cos, about
$4,000. 1t will soon be ready for ship
ment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

We learn, that before the departure of
Gov. DAVIS from this place, meeting
took place between him and MIR. RYAN.
at the solicitation Of mutual friends and
a restoration Of gen,lemanly intercourse,
so far as their personal relations are con-
.cerncd, was the result Of This interview.
We learn further, that Mr. RYAN may, at
some early period, reply to such parts Of
Gov. DAvIs's letter as may be necessary
to place himself in a correct position be.
fore the public, but without any purpose
Of making attack upon Gov. DAVIS, or
any other person. His object is merely
10 do justice to himself, and TO state facts
only.-Stafe Register.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

this is nmendaiory, and he shall require
the said agents to make report of their
proceedings TO him, at such time as he
shall appoint therefor, under oath stating
the amount Of money he has received for
the use Of the state under the provisions
of this act, for what, and Of whom he has
received the same, the amount of judg-
ments that have been received, and from
whom, and the number of days he has
been actually engaged in such business.
Sec. |. Tha, so much Of the &C, en,i-
tied, "an act TO proec, the canal lands
against trespasses" approved March Alb,
1897, and the act entitled san act 10
amend an act TO protect the canal lands
against trespasses' approved February
10Th, 1889, as comes in contact with the
provisions of this act, be and the same
are hereby repealed but all suits COM
menced under the provisions of the above
reclied acts, and now pending, shall be
prosecuted TO judgment in accordance
with the provisions Of said acts, and tres.
passes on canal lands prior TO the pas
sage OF this act, against whom no suits
have been commenced may be prosecu-
ted as heretofore provided by law.
Sec. II. The acting commissioner is
hereby authorized and directed 10 sell and
dispose of all refuse stone, timber, and all
other materials and machinery, belonging
TO the state, which is not to be used, or
which are in his opinion unsuitable to be
used, in the construction of the canal,
which sale shall be made for the highest
/ prices which he can obtain therefor, eth
er at public or private sale, and to be sold
for gold and silver, or canal Indebtedness.
Sec. ID. 1t shall be the duty of the ca.
nal commissioner, or other authorized
agent OF the state, having charge of the
canal and canal property, on the first
Wednesday Of April next, and annually
thereafter, to offer for sale at public auc-
lion at the canal Office in Lockporl, all
lands and town lots, except the town lots
IN the city Of Chicago. which shall be
sold in said city as soon as may be after
the sale Of lands and other town lots at
Lockport, which have been heretofore
sold and forfeited, and which may be
hereafter forfeited to the state by the nom
payment Of instruments, or interest, said
commissioner or agent shall give at least
thirty days notice Of such sales, by pub
fishing description of the lands, and lots
to be offered for sale in newspaper prn.
ted in Ottawa, and at least one of The pa
pers printed in Chicago; said lands and
lots shall be sold in conformity with the
general provisions of ian act to amend the
several laws in relation to the Illinois and
Michigan canal approved February Odd,
1889; prorided, Said lands and lots shall
not be sold for less than their value as
heretofore appraised, and provided fur
Tier, that it shall be lawful for any per-
son 10 redeem such lands or lots, by ma
king payment Of the nsialmen. or inter-
est due at any time previous to the day Of
sale.
Sec. Ia. This act 10 take of1ec. from
and after its passage.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

"rmr GaEKS MouSrAIs Bors," who ore
distinguished for their vocal aud instrumental
abilities, visited our place a few days since and
gays two Concerts, which wsre well attended
We tespcak for this talented company a favora
bio reception at tho dillercn. places they may
visit, as they are worthy The patronage Of tn,
public.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

Fire.--Thc Chicago Journal Of Tuesday says,
"The large tavern house owned and occupied by
the Mcssrs. Kellogg, 10 miles west Of this city
on the Joliet road, was burned to the ground on
tho 18th inst. A portion Of tho furniture and the
ou,buidiugs were saved.
We learn That the cn,orprisiug proprie,ors have
already commenced the frame work Of now
house,"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

owe publish to-day tho new law In rela.
zion 70 the protection Of canal lands. I, will be
seen that the law is very severe, and as the agent
Ia man not to DO TRIED with, we have deemed
4 necessary TO show those interested the "now
fools" hs has got 70 work with.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

Lake Mitigation Open.-rhe ice is out of the
straits at Mackinac, and the Buffalo and Cleve-
land HORRORS are clear. The Bunker Hill left
Chicago for Buililo on Monday.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21
THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER

was brought here to be sent home II is said tha
he reads Of recent revolls under peredez and the
overthrow of the Santa Anna dynasty with per-
feet indifference.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

A Simple Rule.-To ascertain the length Of the
day and nigh, at any time in the year, double the
time Of the suns rising, which gives the length
of the night; double the lime of setting, which
gives the length Of the day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

a gentleman in this place has named a son
DrNLAr, in honor Of Mr.. DuSLAr, tho talented
senator from Lawrence county, whose vote saved
the canal BILL The compliment was well merit
ed. Mr. d. lives in region where the bill, and
especially tina, par, Of il Icvynga tax, was unpo-
pular, and in voting for it, knew he was virtually
committing political suicide, so far as his own
district WIS concerned. Yet, convinced that he
was night and despising the very equivoenl ho-
nors of popularity and Office purchased n, the OK
pcnsc Of scf.rcspect and an easy conscience, he
had tho Grmncss to do his duty, and trust to the
future for the more certain and enduring honors
tina, always in tho end meet the faithful in the
| hour Of trial.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

The Pennsylvania canals were 10 be opened
on the 10th inst.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

There is a strange story in circulation in New
York, that the pirate Babe is the son Of Bishop
0ndcrdonk. The Louisville Journal thinks the
bishop is the father Of a good many babes, but
no. Of this one.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21
Gov. Ford and the Public Credit.

Too much praise cannot be bestowed
upon Gov. Ford for his efforts TO restore
the credit and preserve the faith of Ili-
nois. If we have avoided the infsmy Of
repudiation-if the Legislature which has
but lately adjourned, have honestly per-
formed their duty in relation to our pub
lie creditors, 10 no man are we more in
debted than TO the present Executive Of
Illinois. When he wrote his letter in re-
ply to the Bond county resolutions, and
took the ground boldly and decidedly, for
taxation, he gave tone TO public feeling
and sentiment in the State. The people
at the north can scarcely appreciate the
moral courage and decision which this &C.
required. The public sentiment of the
south, and centre, was al that time against
any increase of taxation. Demagogues,
on the stump, had so often reiterated the
declaration, that the people could not pay.
tina. they had come TO believe it. 1, was
a most dangerous crisis in the history of
the State. The mere politician would
have shrunk from responsibility. But
Gov. Ford, with the courage and decis-
ion, and with the far-scarching sagacty
which marks the statesman, came out
with his able letter, advocating taxation.
The Legislature have responded 10 his
recommendations and all is no,U safe.
The people of Illinois owe deb! of graf
itude to the present executive. which they
will not easily forge,.-Chicago .Adv.
.Rnother Nev Mvention.-The Boston
Post Of Saturday, gives This account OF an
invention which, if successful, is likely
10 be formidable competitor to Mr..
Morse's magnetic telegraph:
eve were highly entertained yester-
day afternoon, by an exhibition of an in
vcnton for transmitting substances thro'
tubes or pipes with great velocity. Iii
the purpose of this invention TO transmit
letters or packages any distance which
may be desired, with the rapidiiy almost
of lightning. The process by which this
is accomplished is very simple, consisting
merely of an air.chcs,, which is charged
with air by force-pump contiguous TO
the chest. When the ches. is sufficient
'y charged with air, the letter or package
is placed in the feeder, and is immediate
| ly discharged through the pipe with great
velocity and perfect safety. Col. Reed,
the inventor, is of opinion that an outlay
of $50, 900 would insure the transmission
of letters and packages between Boston
and N. Y. with perfect safety, in the
space of half an hour"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21
Cotton in Co,irornia--Thco Oregon settlers.

a gentleman who left the Pacific coast in De
ccmbcr last, informs the editors Of the New Or
leans Picayune that two or three Americans arc
about to engage in the culture Of Cotton in the
lower part OF Upper California, and that they feel
confident Of raising superior article and in great
abundance. Their rancho, or plantation, is moi,
far from San Diego, in lat. 80 deg north, the eli
mate being warm and delightfully."- fine.
The same gentleman says tina. many Of tho
Oregon settlers have arrived in the Bay Of San
Francisco, in the Upper California, and taken up
their abode there. They report Oregon as a poor
county nothing like the Uue IL was represented
to them to be-and appear thankful ,hatthe oppor-
tuniIy has been afforded them Of leaving il and
reaching a more fruitful and genial cline. 50
productive is the land in the neghborhocd Of
San Tiaucsco, that one bushcl Of wheat sown
frequently yields crop Of 10 bushels, and this
with very li,,lc trouble, while the climate is so
dry and pure that sickness is almost unknown.
TO illustrate tho remarkable dryness Of the eli
mate, i, il bu, necessary to state that wheel vehi-
clcs, furniture, &c, manufactured in New Eng
land Of the beat seasoned timber, shrink up short
" after reaching this section Of California, and
fall to pieces, unless every prccau,on is taken.
American emigrants are constantly arriving and
settling at the Sacramento aud other streams emp
tying into the Bay Of san Francisco. At the
YeIba Buena the English is the principal Ian.
gungc spoken, the acalde being an American, and
the time ia no, far distant when this part of Cali
forna will TEEN With Anslo-saxon civilization
aud tho thrifty products Of Anga-Saxon hands,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

4 Legislature Pickhd-Mr. Pickle, OF the n.
Jersey Legislature, is said TO have made thirteen
speeches in one day, and thirty one the next. He
must be in a fine state Of preservation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

CaEfrnid.-Tho rumor tho, Gren, Britain
had been treating with Santa Anna for California
is conlradicted in the National Inieligencer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

The spring term Of the crcui, court for this
county commences a. this place week from TO-
day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

The Chicago Journal thinks this country has
no more right to Oregon than it has to California
or Patagonia. Several tory papers in England
are of The same opinion. We know Of no other
papers that arc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

Dark Toast.-The darkies of Philadelphia re-
Gently had celebration. Among the toasts was
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-03-21

De GgJernor oh dis siafe-Dc most popular ob
de politicians. He come in wild VERY little OPP
position; he goes out wild none At all -Four
cheers
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18

Snow sroRM.-On Tuesday the 9Th
instant, violent snow storm commenced
at New York city, and continued all that
day and filth next morning, the wind
blowing a strong gale all the lime, and
filing The air so thick with the snow that
at times person coald NOT see TO the
distance oftwo rods. When the storm
ceased on Wednesday morning, the snow
was hesped up in the Streets to the dePtI
Of three or four feet, and il was estimated
BY the Journal OfCommeree that $4,000
men and DO, we're employed in and a
bout the city clearing away the snow from
the houses. pOvemsnis aud roads. Tb
unfinished walls Of twenty three house
in one block. owned by Commodore D
Kay, we're blown down, and several vel
sells along the coast were much injured
and suIhe are report ed ashore.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18


10 dlna With he As. Would you
believe il, I wps lool enough 70 accept
and ! sall fsh dinner wns sol bqtOEe me,
.btcaasa was SO III as mol 20 have been
able y snjoy my favOrilo Tepasl ihe last
iimei vas there ssCape Cnd !hDw egf0aned
ia spiri.r Neiihss my friends vine nor
bic aavurous cigars could elevate me-
was aboalio say, ia reply TO very COM
miseldliug femsrk, that my mind was oc-
capied wnh very serious business mat
ieia-bui ihoOahl oi Miss Eigeworlhi
and vas silent. Titled TO smile, but
have 20 danbs the result was grlmsce.
escaped as soon as possible, and hop.
"a. As len the house, that had taken
nv lsfWeIl Of salt ish dinner forever
bot hv lave! the epj was not yet!-
This was about Two yeurs ago--snd since
,hen / have been invited Inio the accepN
lance Of no less than seventeen invi'a
Ii,ns 10 salt fsh dinner, which have now
The reputation nf being p 'ssionalely load
o. Sm sure, il such Thing was pos
a,bls. should have acquired Taste tot
Them lone ago. but on tho contrary, my
dial ke Of them increases in geomalrica
.atio. | have been several lanes on The
point Of fsigniug dyspepsia, ns an excuse
for declining oil Invitations, but 'h'
thought or Miss EigewDr'h prevented
me. have PRAYED that nigh; have
slight touch of il-5ust enough TO swes
bv--but ms chy;iiiing function is just a
sisong as that Of an ostrich OF an anacen
da. be jim to ibinksthal late Itself
sosins, me. Without doubt lam doom
ed for a certsin time u walk the earth
, during which | shall bo compelled TO &C
ceot inyila,io, - to end fisa dinGcrs!-
Thsy will be tle death Of me . lenglll
however, | shal be found gone =
good some pleasant niehl--'he 'croV
nsl,s quest. will sci on my corpus 81
,bo verdict will be, died Of While y
Analhe suifus on Of salt fsh dinner on y
brain - Knickerbocker.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18
FIan Ar ALBANY q The New Yotl

FIRE AT ALBANY - The New York
tIe,aId Of the 9th instant says
We learn from Messrs. Livingston &
Co.'s Express, that an extensive fire was
raging at Albany as the Express left for
this city. II was supposed TO have origi.
mated In the Knickerbocker Hall, silua,
led on The east side Of Broadway, be-
tween the Mechanics and Farmers
Bank aud lheCily Hotel, and bad already
consumed several large buildings occuPi'
ed by the following merchanis:--
G @, Troadwell, fur store,
Chapman g. Sargent, tobacco store
Becker & Bogari, hardware.
KnickerbOcker SsloOn.
Carpenter g. KiOg, merchant tOilOrs
Boston Cloibing Store.
il was hoped that by the efficient an
prompt exerIions OF the Albany liremeD
The further progress 6f the FIRE lad beer
stopped. No damage had been done L
The Bank or the City Hotel.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18
THE STANDARD.
GEORGETOWN, FEB Is, ls45.


CoNeREss.-Feb, Sd, the bill providing
for extending the jurisdiction Of the Uni.
ted States Government over Oregon was
passed-yeas l4O, nays 59.-Il embraces
The Territory west Of the Rocky Noun.
lains extending from 40 10 81 degrees
and forty NJ inu;es of north latitude along
the Pacific Ocean--snd provides for giV>
ing Great Britain twelve m onths notice
of the cessation Ofjoint occupation, &C
cording TO treaty stipulation.
The Seuats is still occupied with the
postage bill--lhe franking privilege be-
ing the principe subject Of discussion
Mr.. Archer, from the majority Of the
committee on foreign relations, reported
on lha 4th inst. against the annexation
resolution from lheHouse. Mr.. Buchan
an gave notice Of his intention 10 make
rninoriiy report.
| Mr., Benton has introduced into th
Senate new bi.l for the annexation I
Texas.
In the House on lhe5lh the bill TO provid
for reducing and graduiing the price
public.lands in favor Of actual settler
was laid upon The table BY vote Of 10
to OIL.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18

The recent rise in the water couFaesof
Georgia uud Alabams was remarkably
great and sudden. The Alabama river
at Montgomery rnse some 25 leel o.
more. Many accidents are rCparled %
having occurred. A fine horse and bis
rider, boy belonging 10 Col, iiayue, Of
Montgomery. were SWEET away fIom the
wharves in that city, and both dFOSned.
Several valuable teams ftOm the cnlnlry
were lost in foods winch have inundated
the roaJs. The damags on some y ihs
plantations has been extensive. N the
meantime boats ol The largest class ara
running with full ireighis.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18


vsHisnce. Mules are much better to en-
dure this trip than horses. though horse
is very usefal 10 running Buffalo. A
horse 10 Be used IN hunting, must be
kept for that express purpose. II you
drive loose callle, you need not carry
IsomuCH salt provision, for you will all
ways have on hand fresh meat | have
now. answered all your questions, though
in rather desullOEy styl,. will now 70
a lsconie manner, speak Of Oregon. lp
climate. Oregon is similar to the Cproli.
mas. In a commercial punt Of Of view
her position is as good as the New Eng
land States.
Her sglicullural resources, and waie
powers are superior to those Of the Yam
kee States. The fertile valleys Of man!
Of her streams are equal to our righes
soil.
In much hasle. respectfully yours.
r. NJ. ADAMS.
Mr. SAMUEL PECK, P. NJ. SUnbu'
Ohio.
P. s. The necessary oul6 can b
purchased as cheap here as elsewhere.
T, Nj. A.
Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1845-02-18
From the Ohio Statesman. !.
HO! FOR OREGON!l

The following letter furnished us for
publication by Nj. Peck, will be found
10 contain Information Of great interest.
The letter is from Capt. Adams, Of Mis-
souri,, who has charge Ot the company
collecting al Independence, 10 leave in
the spring. II is probable thai there msy
be from two to 3O00smigrahIs leaving for
Oregon, in May next, through the pass
Of the Rocky Mountains.
Independence, Mo-,
Jandary Is, ls44.
DEAR SER:--Tha Postmaster al this
place handed me yopr letter, to which |
most cheerfuIly rel ly.
The Emigraling company which will
slOrl from this place next spring for Ore.
gon. from present indications, will exc
ceed any prior one, Ii is desirable that
all the emigFanls should rendezvous in
lhisplace OF Vicinity blythe middle OfApril
nexi that arrangements can be made (or a
thorough orglEizaiion, 20 that we may
sart BY lhe isl ofMay, We would ads
wise emigrants not to load their Wagons
wilh-more than 1000 pounds. As to fur
nilure, take noRe--and you had better
ssll your leather beds, aud take in their
place good supply Of BLANKETS aud
quilts. Take no cTockery-bul rather
Tin warc. With respect 10 provision
stores, lot good part be- -four in the
shape Of pilot bread.
lfsny should take an over supply Of
coffee, tea or sugsr,ihey can always OBJ
tain an excellent price fOr them al the
different posts we pass.
All working cattle, mules aud horses
should be- provided with, extra shoes -
L oOss cattle can be driven to advantage,
as the country through which we pass is
capable Of sustaining countless numbers
OF slock Large crowds geaersily move
ow,bul Welcan easily go ,hrough,even to
The Ppcifein four mOnlhs. The dis
lancesWe shall travel are nearly as fols
lows:
From independence to FofI
IArimie $50 miles.
Forl Larmie to Fort Hall $50
Hail ITO Wallawalla $50
Wallawala 10 Vancouver $50
Every. wan. should be provided with
good tifles 6 lbs Of powder and ~ lbs.
IT lead. Thesbesl size bore for ride is
40 10 the pound. This size willie essily
klll Buffalo, but smaller calibre would
be better suited 10 the gOms west Of the
Rocky Mouniains.
/ Take provision Cor four months, and
make libetaI calculations, since . pFsiFie
appetite dlasts maph from civilized
IOne. II would b vol III seEerAl psr~
aOns, aa lhey can Gereo, IL constitute i
mess, Each mess 10 30 provided with !
tent and cooking utensils THIS arrange
meal will add much 10 comfort ahd cen.