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Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-29

RARER

- DOZ. States, assorted sizes; Is do. elementary spelling
%eP hooks by Noah Webster; 1000 Slate Pencils TO give away,
just received aud for sale by The subscT iber al verylow prices.
40 c. MAYER, east ofthe Palmer Horse.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-29

y lust received from Philadelphia. at Graydon's Hardware Store
90 sign of the saw, a large supply of articles, viz: Building Mate
rails. Saddlery, Coach Materials, Shoemakerss Findings, Wagon
makers. Cur iers', aud Coopers' Tools. Biacksmiths' Bellows, An
wills and Vices, Top Leather for Carriages, Patent Leather, oil CIuI
Carpting. MaIleable Castings, Fancy Plush. Sausage and Mine
Choppers, Looking Glasses, Glass Lantern, Lard Lamps for St0rs
aud pariors -Gio' es. Chimney Gl; sses and Wicks. &c. &c. Do
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-05-29

A VARIETY of Carpe nter's and COopers tools just received
N which are made by the hest mechanics, and can not be beat
also, a good assortmentof Hardware, Scythes, Sickles, Axes, Spades,
Shovels Chains, aud mary other articles too numerous TO mention,
which I wilselI very low for cash OF country produce.
will give the highest market price for Wheat, Rye, Flaxseed,
Beeswax, Talow, Lard, etc, In goods OF cash please call and ex-
anime the articles. NlCoLAi,
51v < doors west of Drakeis Hotel.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Al lmpudent Bnte.-The editors Of the l'S.'
cayune and Tropic in New Orleans have been
sued for libel because they denounced in terms
only too mild the conduct Of brute named Gle
men, dc Neufbourg, Of that city, who bea, a ne
gro boy in shocking manner. and then compel
led him, naked and faint, to walk in the hot sun.
"rhe hoy ao,rHffy stopped ~ tho ssfrf's'''
says the Tropic, ''nnd taken to the Recorders Of
fee, lest he should fall down and die by the way.
lIc was then, at the recommendation OF a dlstin-
guished physician, taken to the Charity Hospital
on a shutter, with his face down, where he has
been for more than four weeks. After this lapse
the boy, at the last accounts, had large raw pa'
ccs on his body" The fellow, instead OF dana
gcs, should get about 40 good ones with raw
hide over his own naked back.
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rn,D,AGrny n, Carthage.

The Springfield papers contain accounts OF
most unfortunate ARRAY that occurred at Carthage
on the 25th ult., between NJ. r. Deming, sheriff
Of Hancock county, and Dr. Marshall of Warsaw,
which resulted in the death Of tho latter. II ap-
pears the DR.. had purchased tract of land at the
tax sale, whichit was found had been sold in error,
and he requested the sheriff to reclfy tho matter
so tina, he could get back his money. The tract
being very imperieciy described in the tax receipt
of the owner, the sheriff did not immediately com.
ply with tho request, but said he must have time
TO examine tho matter. Hereupon an alteration
took place between the two, and they o'nched
The DR.. being large, athletic man, and the she
riil small spare built, tho Or. soon forced him In
to corner, ani ,hcrcupon no drew pistol an,
fred, killing tho Dr.. almos, instantly. Tho she
riff Immediately surrendered himself into thu
hands Of tho coroner and on tho following da,
tho grand jury, which was in session, found !
truo bill against him for murder.
DR.. M. Is said to have been good either and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11
A Di..insu,.hea Character.

The last Chicago Journal contains strong or
,icle from tho pen ofW. t.. PRurE, one Of the de-
fauliing subscribers to the canal loan, in which
exception is taken to our remarks respecting his
defalcaiion and his notorious ssindlng propensi-
ties. We notice the article not because we con-
slider the author worthy Of our attention, but simp-
~ to let the numerous strangers, who are now To-
eating on the linc Of canal, know something about
notorious swiniler who has prowled about the
canal Office at Lockport, and along the whole
line Of canal, for the last six or eish; years
much to the annoyance of hotcl.kecpers, farmers,
and day laborers.
With an air of impudcncc characteristic of the
'highwayman, this w. l.. Percc appears before
the public over his own signature. and denies that
he was unable or unwilling" to pay the install
mcnt on the canal bonds registered by him, aud
even goes so far as to state that he never regis.
torcd q single dollar" Now liars should have
good ncs4exies. for in the very next paragraph Of
his production he says he made "a transfer Of his
suJscripiion to Mr.. Latlin!' This last statement
is true, for after he found that the trustees we,c
decided about the matter, and that the prospects
for swinjling we're rather poor, he suffered Mr..
Latin TO take his place; and even this ho dccli
ned doing until various rumors reached his ears
about sharp rails" 'lar and feathers" etc being
enquircd for by several persons.
Again; If Perez "neyer registered single
dollar" why did he go to New York last May
,h taru uhsrr ~
10 the loan, aud actually vote for trustees Why
did he ioaf about the Exchange Bank there from
day 10 day Was Il TO assist the canal matters
or TO win his way to the affections Of the bank
officers, and in on unguardcj momen, plunge hi'
arm into tho Golfers Of The bank II he was moi
a subscribcr to the loan, he had no business Their,
had no right to be scrapng, bowling, squiuting
smoking, drinking and splitting about the doors o
tho Exchange Bank, forcing himself into thu
company Of "ichiie men" much to their annoy
ance and disgust.
The character Of this w. L. pcrco is so wei
known to most people on the line Of canal, tina
we really feel mortified in having to notice hin
in our columns There is hardly farmer or da,
laborer who has ever deal, with him bu, can tcsli
~ TO his villainy. In fact his name is held syno
nomous with fraud and knavcry. Never wcr
grey hairs more dishonored than those that CO
YER the head and deck tho brow Of VII. Perez
The works Of nature have been sadly dcformcd I
HE person. whether designcdIy so or not VIC ar
Of course unable TO say; but true II is that hi
.outward man" Is sbastIy to behold, doubles
The ssidences Of an iIl.spen, life stranded on III
tsrshsad'' 70 susrd tho unsuspecling. The twclv
short months he was confined in tho prisou o
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

The Crops.--It is now rendered GER
tain that the crop of Wheat in this coun-
try will be very heavy, nearly as heavy
as in the summer of 1871. Our farmers
are struggling hard to gather in their har.
vest, and although in the beginning OF
last week, the weather was unlavorable,
the last days turned out fine for work,
and much grain was cut. The corn crops
never promised better, and are much
more forward than usual. Fulton Coun.
iy will be rich in the productions of the
earth this year, and the agricultural in
terests that have been almost crushed Ia
the earth by two failures Of the crops,
will now spring up with renewed vigor.
-MHon Banner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Broker Honesiy.-The brokers Of Cleveland
Ohio, recently issued circular, stain, that
they would no longer receive on deposiie the P a
per of about thirty banks, which they named
and which were about all the banks that had any
circulation in that region. This created a tre'
mcndous panic among the holders Of the proscr5
cd paper who were fain to &c, rid Of i, at any sa
criiicc. The brokers then turned in and bought
it up a, 3 aud per cent. discount. In some states
spindling is an indictabe offence; but in Ohio
there appears to be no such law, at least so far al
btokers and bankers are concerned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11
s,ov.Dorr Released!

Public opinion has at length accomplished the
work. The legislature Of Rhode Island no lon
ger able to resist the torrent Of indignation that
pssailed them from every quarter Of The Union
have set Gov. Dor a, liberty. The law passed
that body on the 2SIh ult., by 81 to Gin the house
and in The senate without a division. 1t simply
sels him free, il does all others imprisoned TO-
scrimcs" committed by virtue Of the peoples cen
stitution, without restoring them 10 tlfeir civil
rights. These will DO restored TO them only
after they have sworn allegiance to the Agcrinc
constitution, sooner than do which, we presume
DOR and his compatriots will take up their abod,
in republican states among civilized people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Our farmers are now busily engaged in the har.
vest field, and we are gfatifed TO learn that the
wheat crop is much better than it has been for
several years. This is cheering to our farmers
The 81 crop having been cleared out Of the coun-
try much closer than for number Of years, add
cd to the immense increase Of population now Ia
king place, cani,ot fail to increase the demand for
bread-stuns. and to such an extent as to warrant
the farmer much better and more stable prices than
heretofore. Wheat is now selling At S0a So els
In Chicago, and we are inclined to tho opinion
that il will not rccede materially from that price
during the season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

arrioal Of the first Boat from Gin,
cinnafi.-'rhe Boa, Marshall, Cap. E.
II. Barton, arrived at this place on Mon
day last, from Cincinnati, via. the Miami,
the Miami Extension and the Wabash
and Erie Canals. The Marshall brought
100 lbs. Merchandise toihls place, and
74I packs furs, TO Messrs. HolIis,er 4
Co. Of Perrysburg. She locked throgfl
our Side Cut, and made bolh'of our tow IS
visit. The NJ. is the first boat through
from the Queen City. SO our friends al
distance will learn that this Important
lhoroughfare is now open.-Maumee CT
fy Times.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11
From the Chicago Gem.
The 4. =. steamer M ict.ianu.


The Iron Steamer Michigan is-uo. ly-
ing in our river awaiting the arrlva ~,
Com. Morris, who has been ordeld on
by the Secretary of the Navy TO tka a
survey of our lakes and their harbcy, in
view of constructing ship canal. tShe
appears, from where she lays, quite war
like, and though she.is hot open y yet
for reception, everything seems ioindI-
cate perfection, both IN appearance and
discipline. She has on her at piesent,
we understand. but one gun, whi& is OF
The pmxban oiSer, ihoogh sle'is 'trads'
ed 10 carry, we believe, some hall sozen
on each side. A salute of 26 was fired
from her ON the Fourth in honor oil the
Uuion. but as the gun was lightly lo,ded
there was comparatively bu, little REPORT
consequently leaving all the windows IT
her neighborhood whole, which great ae
sideraium was not realized by the houses
in her vicinity, on an occasion oil soA'
merry rejoicing a, Detroit where her gn
was fully tried. The steamer is impell
ed by two low pressure engines, the ii
nest probably on the lakes; both ar
placed in the centre of the hull below III
water line. and out of the reach OF dan
ger. When here last her armory wa
not complete, but we doubt mol nov con
tains all the necessary utensils. She
/ built of rolled iron, three quarters Of a
inch in thickness, and is in all respect
seaworthy. as the gales las, year on N
lower lakes, which she weathered. full
proved. What might be her power to II
sist the touching appeal of a cannon bal
We, remains 10 be seen, and perhaps sh
may have an opportunity TO test Il belo'
a great while. II it should so harper
we doubt not she will be on hand, ev'
ready to guard the stars and stripes nnd'
whose folds she now floats.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Commodore MonRIs and Col. TorrrS re-
NAMED at this place over Monday, cad started on
Tuesday for Chicago. They visit ITO west in
obedience 10 resolution Of the last congress re-
with a view Of building harbors aud placing the
lakes in state Of defence. The Illinois river
and the mooted ship canal may not even be touch.
ed upon in the forthcoming report. The Com
modorc, we should judge, has certainly paid very
little attention to them.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

The whca. Gu, in the southern part Of
this state is said to be almost totally DIES.
iroyed in some places by wet weather.
|, would seem from all accounts tina! there
is scarcely district Of country in the
Union so highly favored in the abundance
and quality Of their wheat crop, as ouI
section, and the weather too is good,
though ieefie warmer for several days
past, than feels comfortable. The corn
crop presents glorious prospect.-Pe.
oria Press, Jnly0.
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Rivers.

The continued heavy rains in the middle pan
of this state, and the back water Of the Mississip.
pi, have SO raised the Illinois river from Tho
mouth Of the Sansamo down, that at many pla.
ccs il overnows its banks. From Peoria up the
river has never been known 10 be lower. The
Mississippi is very high at ST. Louis, though still
ten feet below the high water mark Of last year.
The Ohio, on the e6.h, was in good order al
The way up, and rising.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

In Fir.--Pwch says, "America, it is rcpor-
ted, is DESTROYS of settling the Oregon question
by the simple and pacific process Of tossing up,
and is only, we understand prevented from max
ing proposition to tho British government to
that eirec, by the fear Of having to borrow dol
lar for the purpose !!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

A Pleasing Mcideni.-'The ST. Louis
Reveille, Of Saturday last. in noticing The
procession in that city in honor Of ID
memory Of General Jackson, says:
"Until within half an hour OF the
march Of the procession The heavens
were yelled, while, ever and anon, the
clouds poured down their drenching cor.
rows OH the occasion. Every thing and
every tody looked dull and miserable
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Lake Superior Copper Mnss.--Dr Jackson
in paper on the copper mines of Lake Superior,
states tina, the copper Of tina, region is largely
mixed with silver, particularly in the valuable
nine on Eagle River. In ton Of the rock ore
us delivered by the miner on the bank, he found
OF silver, 1928; copper, Si2l0 total value,
sl2925. So that i, is more properly silver than
a copper mine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

y Mormon prophet-James Collins Brewster
has arisen in Springfield, who ioretels the speedy
in it aud the true slnts are TO be gathered toge-
Their in California, there 10 become great and
heaven favored people under The leadership Of the
aforesaid James Collins Brewster. The same
prophet, IL is said, forctolj the murder of the
Smiths, and this new prophecy is therefore crea-
ting great sensation at NauvoO.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Auburn, n. Y, fir being engaged in swindling
;etially to his present appearance. The din and
clank Of the stone chisel. anj the grating of the
~ door, mya have illad bis ears with "melo-
dious sdrads,' yet haunting him every hour in
the day.
We close this article ass;ying our readers that
we have done with W. l.. perce. We hive nc
desire to saanPle with graduates from the Aubu'r
prison, knowing as we de- that our. Wig neigh
bors over the way are thankful for their favor
and company.
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well liked, though quick tempered and very viO-
lent in his anger.
Sheriff Deming had generally been regarded
as of mild and lorbearing disposition. He had
become obnoxious to many of the old citizens OF
Hancock county, on accoun, Of his being friend
" to the Moimons, by whose votes he was elect
ed to the Office Of sheriff. lie has been let 10 bail
in The sum of 50 900.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Clara oerisiic. 1.-The Pi,tsburg Chronicle, whose
editor has just returned TO the city, after an alb
sence Of a month, notices the new buildings and
the increased business in the same squares where
the smoke still ascends from the smoullerng ru-
ms. ltsays, "Our people are like their own steam
engincs-the more fire Mat is applied 10 them
Tie faste- Msy ,cork. Their energy and perse-
verancc is like their ron-i! was not made TO be
burnt"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Erwin Hodges, brother Of the two Hodges,
Normons, that were recently convicted of murder
night Of tue 30.h ull. He came down from Bur
lngtcn it is said to raise a mob to go and rescue
his brothers, but his Mormon associates refusing
To join him, he threatened to turn states evidence,
whcrcupon it was thought safest to have him out
of the way, and about midnight "a friend, from
whom he expected better things as he said
shortly after, called him to the door under pre-
tence of wishing to speak to him. and struck him
over the head with club, and stabbed him in Sc
veraI places, Of which he died in less than day.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Nev Uhea'.-A quantity of new
wheat, Of the Maryland crop, has been
sold at 05 cents. The wheat crop il
this state, generally speaking, isexpectet
to be full one, and the quality excellent
In almost every part of the state the har
vest has commenced, being earlier thar
usual by at least lortnigh t.-Harisbura
I(Pa.) Onion. June 25.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Democrats, remember the prccinc, meetings 10
select delegates to the county convention, takes
place Tomorrow. Let every democrat be at his
post--le, good and true men be elected delegates,
and then we may expect 10 have iirst-rale men in
the field.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Rather Odd.-What would folks fifv
years ago have said, asks the Pittsburgh
Age, had they received London paper
with an engraving Of fire in Pittsburgh
before The ruins had ceased smoking?
Yet such 10 the case now. We received
paper Of this kind on the al, of June.
and lit cigar among the ruins on The
same morning. !.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

Our attention has been called TO the fact that
the lake steamboats, do advertise the time Of their
arrival and departure in Tie "Chicaso Daily
News" We had looked over the "Citizen," the
News weekly, last week, which will account for
this fac.'s escaping our notice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

% Did the senior Of The Constituencies copy
Pcrces card, SECONDHAND, from the Chicago Jour
nal simply to let the public know that we had .
dark complexion Well, We cant he'll it. Yet
we think it quite as credtable 10 be naturally
dark US TO be cyiifciGhy red!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-07-11

an old revolutionary veteran, by the name
Of Job Holiday. He is about "a years
old, and was highly pleased with the pri-
vilege of again celebrating the day for
which he fought,
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May we ever be free from Tyrant's reign;
Free from lntemprsnce's calling chain;
Free from ISLANDERS poisonous breath;
Free from all, but good til DEATH.
By a. r. Dow.- After observing that
we read Of BARRIERS to his majesty, gave
The Barber of the occasion He has
shaved us keener than any barber 10 a
foreign monarch can.
By Joseph ". w.-Trustces of the
Illinois & Michigan canal: They have
go, dish TO be done brown for the
good people Of the state Of llinois-with
a head.cook who is Smii, we may anti.
cipale that they will never ieare Il Leav-
it) until it is fried (Fry'd.)
By J. Bfsh, jr.-Our Navy-with
the Princeton a, the head, may it ride
safely DER the stormy pillows, and with
It's Peace maker settle our affairs with
foreign powers. "a
BIZ Mrs. S. r. Richardson.-Hope I;
golden star Of life-may its soul cheering
rays ilumine every heart.
By G. II. Richardson.-The U. S. f:
As Old Soils rays give new life and vigor
to vegetation. so go forth the principles Of
the Union Republic to the world.
ByA. f. Dow.-IObservlng that good
judges Of society, the ladies. considered
old bachelors pest Of society, gave
The BaicheKer of the day-may the
ladies never be pes,ored with the society
of worse old bachelors than he.
By ". Dow.-The Flag of Anieii'
ca-Emblem of Liberiy-May he who
would strike il to the foe, receive the re.
ward Of his temeri,y.
BY Mrs. S. n. observation-disclosures
ry--As the sparkling fountain relreshes
the thirsty traveller, SO does good me-
mory the mind of man.
BY G.. II Richards .-Freedom-ll
lnois-May her citizens be free: free
from aristocralic monopoly: free from
sectarian discord: free from the foul stair
of reputation, and free from every thing
not good.
ByJ. @. Horie. ashinglon--"tht
Father of our Country"-as an example
worthy of the practice of all mankind.
BIZ Leui Carter.--Townshiy So
Well worthy the name Of Enterprise.
BIZ j. Q. Horie.--Liberiy, the motto
of our Republic-may il ever be cherish
ed as we cherish life.
By l.. d. Smiih.--Constitution of thu
u. S.--,he most beautiful specimen o
architecture the world can boast of--ma,
i. ever be preserved pure and uncontam
mated.
BY A GuesL-Indcpendence = The
pride of Amerca--,he shame Of England
By j. Q. Horie.-Honor Il Honesty
the true foundation Of our government
aud its institutions, and by which they
should ever be guided.
GAmong those at the celebration was
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Nf.WcDuVfe.-Thc health Of this dis
tngushed statesman, says the Columbi-
an South Carolinian, we are happy to
learn, is rapidly Improving. We learn
from gentleman who has seen hi.n !...'
erly, that he will. in all probability, be
able 10 take his seat in the Senate, at he
commencement Of the next session Of
Congress.
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The l'aun1.

II will be observed by an advertisement in an.
other column that there will be letting Of work
on the canal at Lockport on the 18th of August
next, after which it win 'energe,cally rrosccu-
ted. Some Of tho old contractors have already
commenced work.
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SCHOOL,.
n A. ARMSTRONG will open

ED A. ARMSTRONG will open a
hi school in the Mechanics ffaIl, in
Ottawa, lately occupied by Mr.. Sawyer,
on Monday, July IA, 1915.
Tuition, for term of IL weeks, COM
mon English branches, 81; the higher
English branches, $3.50; preparatory
Greek and Latin, SO.
Having been successfully engaged in
teaching some time, he flaliers himself
iEaiYlo can render general satisfaction.
No sxertion will be spared in the attempt.
Ottawa, July IL, lS45.-3.-3l
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nis an error 10 suppose that because a
monkey chaiters he possesses reason, and
il is equally an error TO suppose tina, loud
takers have common sense,
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aim Rock.-Large quantities of Alan

.4lum Rock.-Large quantities Of Alum
are obtained in its pure STALE, and which
can be used for purposes Of coioring, in
the vicinity of a small stream called Fyy's
Run, in Richland township, ion
county, Pa. The rock that yields the
alum is probobly 100 feetb by 80; its po-
silion is about so feet from the channel Of
The run beneath, and 40 feet from the top
Of the ledge. Most of our readers are
probably aware, that Alum is generally a
enenrcai p,-en... - NOand
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in a natural s'ar,

On the 9Th ult. men, Henry
HARDWOOD, jeremiah w.. ana John
Bell, lost their lives in Adams loWnslnpr
Washington county, Ohio, from noxlous
air in a well.-Robinet was engaged IN
deepening the well, and upon entering in
on the morning died from the effects of
s.Hu'P. fto ether two persons fell VIC
Tins TO the same cause IN their generous
efforts TO rescue him.-Guernsey Times.