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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Far EmigrGnts 10 Tras.-Ai tho last session
Of the Texas congress-, law-was passed by which
all lands sold for taxes and struck of to the GO.
vernmeni may be redeemed by the former owners
thereof on or before the first of January ncx, on
the payment Of all costs, charges, and taxes, ac-
cruing between the time Of sale and date Of re-
iemption. Another law Of importance to settlers
provides that every actual settler who culvates or
improves any portion of the unappropria,ed pub
lie land is to have the frs, RICH, and title to three
hundred aud twenty acres at the government
price, to be paid for at any time within three
years; said three hundred and twenty acres to
embrace the portion first settled upon ard i'm.
proved by said settler. The price Of tie land is
fixed at two dollars per acre, Pay able in govern
meni scrip, which can he bought at twenty or
twenty-five cents on the dollar. Or If the land
be paid for in specie, the price is fixed at so cents
per acre, being one hundred and siriy aOiiars for
three hundred and twenty acres, and three years
crcdi, at that No settler to be allowed les, than
eighty acres. These laws remain in force, even
if Texas agrees to the terms of annexation pro.
posed by the L. 8.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Iowa.--'rhe election TO determine whe-
,her the people Of this Territory will
adopt the constitution formed for them by
tho late convention, will take place on
Monday the 7.h instant Its acceptance
or rejection is not made TO depend on
party divisions. Congress, in the act Of
assent TO its admission as State, very
materially changed its boundaries. and
this has dissatisfied great many citizens.
We notice that the paper published in Lee
county. which had previously been in IA
vor Of a ratification Of The constitution,
now takes strong grounds agains. it, be-
cause Of this change Of boundaries.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

The Circuit, Court for Sangamon coun.
ty had before it on last week, villain
charged with causing The death Of lone
woman bys fright, who had just lost her
husband. The scoundrel went 10 the
house of the woman aud sought TO gain
admiltance for the vilest Of purposes, and
his outrageous conduc, so wrought upon
the feelings Of his victim ,ha, she went
into fain,ing fits and expired after a pre-.
mature delivcry..-Our criminal code con.
laius no adequate punishment for so hei.
nous an offence. Quincy Herald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Raising a Musicians Salary.-lt is
not generally known that his celestial
majesty the Emperor of China has band
OF musicians on his service, whose leader
is German. The leader, no, being sa-
'sGed with the salary. presented, after a
successful performance, petition TO the
Emperor, humbly requesting an increase
of pay. "Give him two hundred lashes
for having dared TO be dissatisfied" was
the august answer; "but he may retain
his place, because the barbarian's style is
polite"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

improvement Of Western RiUers.-
The Louisville Journal of Thursday las,
SAYS: When we heard MIR. TYLER's We.
to Of the river and harbor bill, we took
for granted that the operations Of the snag
boats on The western rivers would not be
continued after the LIST Of June. We are
happy to learn, however. that there is a
considerable unexpended balance Of the
former appropria,ion-suflicient to keep
two and probably three of The snag boats
in operation for five months.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

GaAmiry If The Jersey Biues.-In new Jersey
hitherto the justices Of the peace were elected by
the legislature, and as that body was revolution
lied nearly every other year, abou. every other
man had been rewarded by "squire's" commits
sion. But the new constitution Of that state
gives the people the right to elect these officers,
Woodwich township, Gloucester county, the peo-
pie in town meeting recently came out uniledly
agains, the "Old Hunkers," and, to form full
up two very respectable maiden ladies', sally
Broom and Betsy French, and voted them in by a
triumphant majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04
Teras.-We notice that several of the

Teras.-We notice that several of the
leading journals hold language opposed
to annexation, or at least unfriendly to
the measure.
The Galveston Weekly News, Of the
lst of March, says: "We have already
furnished incontestible evidence that the
British policy has so far prevailed in
Texas, that her Britannia Majesty
Charge has obtained pledge from Ex-
President Houston, to use his utmost en-
deavors against annexation" The same
paper hints at the opposition of the pres
zen, administration in Texas to the meas
ure.-ReUeiWe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Debt Of 7eras.-Mnjor Donelson, our charge
to Texas, has been collecting all the information
in his power to ascertain the amount Of outs,and-
ing Texas bonds, md expresses his conviction,
in conjunction with that Of cx.presijeni Hous-
ton, who has had the best means Of asccr,aning,
sha, the amour, cannot 10 more than five or six
millions Of dollors, great number Of these bond.
having been taken hy the Texan goyerumen, in
pay ment OF lands.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

A M.-Somcbody in the London Forge,-Me-
Not thus rcctzcs:
20, were ! q swan on the bluc-bosomcd lake.
Or u squirrel in greenwood, sweet pnsllmc to take;
From the duranco OF walls would Sc, myself free,
And-bound from this lattice to ihec."
To which Wisconsin editor thus responds:
Though neither Sran on the blue bosom'd lake,
MOI squirrel in greenwood sweet pasiime 10 take,
The reflection may surely some pleasure produce,
That at least you're very respectable goose ~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04
Operation. Of III. yyh,r T,rin.

The prospects of future revenue from
the operation of our present Tariff, are
not very aatlering. Indeed, deficiency
is looked forward to, by some Of our mos,
sagacious and calculating members OF
Congress. ] understand Mr.. Evans, of
Maine, AMI Mr.. McDuflie, of S. c., have,
IN their conversations, both expressed
their belief in coming deficiency of rev.
enue. This was a result to have been
anticipated by the natural operation of the
presen. high Tariff. When it first wen,
In'o operation. The country was extreme
y bare of goods. The people were, in
a measure. compelled TO supply them
selves. which they were then enabled to
do from The prices they had, jus, before
the Tariff went into effect, obtained for
their produce. Since 1912, however,
when the present Tariff law fell upon
Merchants, with all its imperleclions like
guilotlne. without scarcely any prior
notice, produce has materially fallen, and
The cn!ilvalors OF the soil, the great mass
OF consumers, have had their means of
purchasing goods lessened in correspon-
ding ratio. Economy in consumption
has been forced upon them. by The work
ing Of the present Tariff law. Their
means at The start of The law, combined
with their destitulion. of goods, caused
them to buy so freely from our importers
as TO yield the Government, a temporary
surplus. This having passed by, the le-
gitimale effects of Tariff so prohibtoly
IN It's character, will soon begin to be felt
in The diminished receipt Of revenue.
". T. Jour. of Commerce.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

n pm from The Bench.-The Ph,la-
delphia Gazette tells us. that Judge Ilalli-
burton, the Willy author of Sam Slick,
was holding court lately. and, in the
commencement Of the proceedings, il be-
came necessary to empannel a jury. One
worthy burgar npon being called, reques.
ted OF the court TO excuse him, on the
ground tia. he was afflicted with the itch,
a, the same time holding out his hand to
the Judge. and displaying the evidence of
his cutaneous affection. The Judge, af.
ter closely inspecting the hands of the in-
ror, directed the clerk as follows "The
court decides that the jurors excuse is
valid one, and, therefore, directs tina,
he be =" scratched off,"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

FmormIScHAS, who some six months ago q,
~. Louis murdered Bell. tho mate Of the steam.
boat Ia Sale. hes had his trial, and been found
guilty Of granddaughter in the fourth degree. and
hojury bavo fixed his punishment at six month,
confinement. in the county jail. His counsel sig,
nihed their intention 10 make motion for new
trial. Tscomp,ets The farce, he should now bt
pnrjoned.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Emigration from Maryland.-Thc
Boonsborough Odd Fellow states. that
about one hundred and sirty families in
tend leaving Washington county FOR Hi
nois this spring and summer. From the
neighborhood Of Boonsborough a consi-
derable number are going.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04
Canal News.

There is none. The New York papers men
ton the arrival 10 that city Of Gov DAVIS and
Mr. Ls,virr, aud have the news Of the passage
Of tho revenue law. They appear to take it for
granted tina, the money will be advanced FOR the
completion Of our caua, but m action Of the
b,ndaolders on the subjcc. is mentioned. lllinois
bonds were selling at 4ja4i
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Gan at Sundoun.-It is well known
10 our readers that it is the practice to
give morning and evening gun a. the
military station at Yves, Point, the reports
OF which, unless a strong northerly wind
prevails are plainly heard in this village.
A few days since gentleman on the
point took into his service a verdan. son
of the Emerald Isle. On the first day of
his service he was startled by the report
OF the evening gun, as the sound rever-
berated through ;he highlands, awaken
ing the mountains slumbering echoes,
and anxiously enqured of his employer
the cause of this explosion, and was told
that it was the shutdown gun Och,
bless me- exclaimed Pat, 'and does the
sun make such divil Of thunder as that
on going down in this country !-New.
burg Telegraph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Ito J1 oregoni-A company Of emsran,. for
Oregon. from northern Iowa and Illinois, arc to
rendezvous a, bloomington, Iowa, so MS TO start
on the 7th inst. These emigrants expect 10 Join
others ut Independence, Missouri. and then form,
a large company 10 cross tho mountains thi.
season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Francis |. being DESTROYS to raise one
OF the most learned men Of the age to the
highest dignities Of the church, asked him
if he was of noble descent.
Your majesty answered the abbot,
there were three brothers in Noall's ark
and | cannot tell, positively, from which
| am descended
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

4 Curiosiiy.--A celebrated French nniquari.
an has found near Cairo hustle worn by Cleo
patra when sho went To n tea party In her girl.
hood, and n needle with which she mendcJ Mark
Anthonys pantaloons.--Er. Paper.
We don't believe word OF il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Nduroo. I'VE learn ,ha, the citizens
OF Nauvoo are about 10 incorporate them.
selves under the general &C, of incorpor.
alton, into three or four dis,inc, towns,
with one general head having The super
vision OF ALL Quincy Herald.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Yhs Rev. Or. Brisbane. II Cincinnati, sen, his
pspsr (sbo'iiion) u q Bsp'is. clergyman q, tho
south whom be had baptized In ths church. The
piess brother rsts'ns for answss, ths, no will
souhljs ~ Dsssos fos tbs tnsalt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04
The New York Tribune asserts

The New York Tribune asserts
I" the subscription to put Mr.. Web
ster's family in an easy position" to
have originated with the "merchant
princess of that city, to prevent his
being driven from public sphere in
which his country needs him. If
this be a fact, and no fanciful sug-
gestion, it would appear that Massa-
chusetts had senator in congress
specially retained and supported by
citizens Of another state.--Boston
Post.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

PATTON Ross, for many years Recor-
der of Lancaster, Pa, was found dead in
his office on the 10th inst, few minutes
after he had entered it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

II is said tina, the members Of deba-
Ting society down east are hammering
away upon the question, .does man,
when drowned, go the way Of all flesh or
all fish = as at,i..-a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04
small Psx In ChiSnre.

The Chicago papers make mention tha, tho
Small Pox has made iis appearance in tina, city.
The cases arc not very numerous, and are Of a
mild character, and yield readily to the physi-
clans skill. SO says the Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

p'The True Sun says: "Gloss is
every thing in the fashionable world.
There are thousands who live but to as
sumo il. and sustain it. They scarcely
eat, they scarcely sleep in elIor, to Sis.
tam the outward forms of good society.
They visit, they give parties. they miss
none, that all may seem as well as they
would have it TO be. No words can de-
scribe the secret fears, anxiclies and fore
bodlngs OF these persons. Every little
lnatlenlion is alarming-every little evil
dence Of lorgetiulness is lrighliul. They
live in round of corroding care, les, the
gloss of their lives shonl'l be furnished.
We can scarcely imagine m IRE wretch
ed HE Than such persons must lead.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Interesting BDOk.--Wc understand o wealthy
gentleman called upon Bishop Onderdonk on Fri.
day, and on taking leave. Tadc him the prcsen,
of book. On taking off the wrapper and open
ing to the title page, there was hundred dollar
bank note; on turning over a leaf there was ano.
ihcr q third leaf aud there was lhrd hll; over
the fourth leaf fourth bill, and over the fifth heal
ihh bill, until i, seemed us though the book
was n volume Of hundred dollar bills. Who
would jour. Comm.
We would in q minute. Chicago jour.
Think we N ouli rntL or moi
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Mania q potu--A man that eat his
own Jingers.-Two young gentlemen,
hunting about mile northwest of the ci-
y, says the Arkansas Banner, in swami
py place, few days since. were arrested
by low, faint moaning, or kind of grun-
ting. They ID, first took it to be wild
animal of some kind, but on proceeding
to the spot, found man nearly naked,
lying in the mud and water. stupid, senses
less, and almost lifeless They found,
upon examination from appearances, that
he had been lying there for several days,
and tina! he had eaten off the ends of the
fore and middle fingers until they were
raw :! Upon enquring, his name was
found to be Mays-that he was laborer,.
and, from excessive use of ardent spirits,
had fallen into a state of mania a potu,
and in this dreadful state OF mind had left
the city on Thursday, fallen in the swamp
probably Oh the evening o. THAT day, where
he lay until found on the Saturday eve
ming following.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Route TO China.-rhe Missouri Re-
porter says I'm letter written by Mr..
Jefferson soon after the purchase of Lou
isann, tina, distinguished statesman poin-
ted out the prac,icablily OF route to
China. over the western prairies to the
Pacific. This magniicen, idea based on
the remarkable forecast of that wonderful
man, has been revamped repeatedly since
by some other person and palmcd of as
original with themselves. That such
route will be established some day not
far distant, recent events authorize us to
believe most sincerely.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

The Iowa papers are gu. in fierce opposition
TO so much OF the act Of congress admitting them
into the Union as s,s.e,n deprives them Of
portion Of their territory.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Deah Of Senator Observation-Disclosures papers
announce tho death Of the Hon. Isaac G. Bates
one Of the L. 4. Senators from Massachusetts, af-
ter an illness OF two weeks
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Important Remark.-A silent elephant
may remain unobserved amid the foliage
OF the wood; but croakng bull.frog is
sure to attract attention in the darkes,
night.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Last Words Of Gen. Jackson to Pre-
sidem Pok.-The president, on his way
to Washington, called on Gen. Jackson,
and in all probability bid him the last
farewell. As they were about parting,
The Cen, holding his firm friend with
warm grasp of the hand. remarked with
great emphasis, "Sir. shall never again
see you in this worll-bu. do your duty
like n man, and we will meet in Heaven.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Ncw Territory. - The people of
Wisconsin are preparing to make a
new territory, to be called Superior,
by dividing Wisconsin into two
parts. The new s'item" to contain
about one hundred and eighty thou
sand square miles.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Sagaeity Of Dog.-ln the recen,
hre' which destroyed the dwelling of Mr..
Thompson, in West Haven. Conn.,, he
was indebted for the preservation of his
own life and thai Of his family. to the in
silnct and fidelity Of his dog. This ami
NAL observing the progress of the flames.
leaped upon the bed. where his master
was still asleep and unconscious of dan.
ger, and by loud and vociferous howlings
awakened him from his dangerous slum-
Der, just in time to enable him TO escape
unlnJnred from his burning apartment,
and arouse the other inmates Of the house.
his is one Of the many instances of ster-
ing attachment, and sagaci,y. which plead
strongly IN behalf Of The canine species.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

Expressive IftleS.-No people ever
surpassed the aborignes of America in
the expressive character Of their names.
aud The titles given to the rivers and lakes
OF the country. For instance, "Winni-
pisiogee," the Indian name Of beautiful
lake, being translated, signifies, 1.-THE
Smile Of the Great Spirit" -Rer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

The English post office laws occasion
some fun once in while. They prohibit
The carriage of knives, or "anything that
will cut" or is "perishable." or tina. is
"huit," in envelops by the mail. In con-
sequence, it is said, one postmaster refus-
cd to take the separate halves of pair of
scissors Punch says no other newspa-
per can be mailed besides its own. as all
others are "perishable,' and hints that
money from laborer to his wife will be
refused, iii, be The "frui." Of the formers
industry !-Rep.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-04-04

A little man observed that he had
two negative qualifications which
were, that he never lay long in bed,
or wanted great coat.
Mobile register and journal. [volume] (Mobile, Ala.) 1841-1849, 1845-03-17
STOP THE MURDERER.

a N atrocous Murder was committed on Sat-
IA urday night last, Belleville, Conecuh
county, Ala, upon two young men named Joshua and
James Hawthorne, by.a free mulatto fellow named
THOMAS HENRY. Said mulatto is about 80
years Of age, s feet or 9 inches high, stout built,
with a heavy beard, and black bushy head. He is
marked on one arm with letters and on the other
with figures characters, and was wounded in the
head and shoulder by small knife in the ARRAY.
THIS fellow formerly lived in Florida and is acquant-
ed about Pensacola, to which place, or to Mobile,
he will probably make his way in order to get on
some vessel so as escape. All officers ofjustice
and friends Of humanity will confer lasting favor
on the subscriber by looking out for and aiding in the
arrest Of the villain. A reasonable reward and all
necessary charges will be paid
mill S6,f j. R. HAWTHORNE.
DJ-The New Orleans Picayune and Pensacola
Gazette, i'll publish or lines each and forward
accounts 10 Mr.. G. Goode, Commission Merchant in
this city.
Mobile register and journal. [volume] (Mobile, Ala.) 1841-1849, 1845-03-17
PUBLIC SALES.
LXECUTOR,H HALE.


NOTICE is herby given that in pursuance Of an
' order ni the Honorable the Orphans Cont f.r
Mobile county. made on the fifteenth fay of Febru.
ary, A. ID 1873 shall proceed ON the seventh day
OF APril, A. ~ 'S4o, TO sell AT public sale for cash,
to the highest and hest bidder, at The Conrt House
in the city of ii bile, the iiowing described real
estate, being tie pr"pert. 81 hr estate of the Iae
Joseph Auzc, dcceasrd-llG - Ia say, all that
lot parcel nf ground, beginning point on the
east side of Claiborne STREET. hundred and ten
feet sputhwardly Of the south east angle Of Cavern
men aud Claiborne streets, thence by line running
eastwardly eghiy-four feet parallel with Govern
ment street TO post, thence by line running
souhwardly and parallel with Claiborne nine
ty'leel 10 point, thence by a line running west
w"rdiy parallel with the first described boundary,
eighlx iolr feet To point the east side Of Cai
borne street, thence along the side Of Caborne
stree, ninety feet TO the place Of beginning.
Atso all that other piece and parcel Of land, siua
te y ing aud leing in the city Of Mobile in square
No 24l, bounded ON The west by property of Willis
Sanders aud b. l., Barnes on the north by property
lately OF b. II. Rutland, on The east Nv lots belong
ing TO b. b. Bea'l. and the south BY lots lately
of James Paul-having the following dimensions:
the west line running north 2s4dg about forty
six feet, The north line running north 6Sdg. west
about fiily-eight feet more less.
Also, all that lot parcel Of ground, situate, w.
ing and being in the CITY e Mobile in square PAL,
and numbered in the plan Of survey made by James
Dowel lot number nine, fronting on the north side
oil State street, containing fifty two feet ten inches
on the front, and ninety feet in depth.
Also, one undivided half part of all that piece
parcel of land and premises, situate, lying and being
IN the said city Of Mobile, the Of ST. LOUIS
and jackson streets, having front on ST. Louis
street of hundred and ten feet running through
TO St. Anthony street, with the same trout St.
Anthony St. Louis street, bounded north by ST.
Anthony, west by Jackson, south by ST. Louis street,
and east by lands OF Daniel Walker and Others.
G. AUZE,
Executor Of the will Of Jos. Auze deceased.
EnLO
Mobile register and journal. [volume] (Mobile, Ala.) 1841-1849, 1845-03-17

NJ OTICE-The undersigned having purchased
Y the large and we'll selected stock of Groceries Of
the late G. p. CoLwELL. have associated them
selves under the firm of WRIGHT & CUNNINGHAM,
for purpose Of transacting the Family Grocery blu
sness and would respectfully sole il share OF pnb
lie patronage. at the old stand No So Dauphin-st.
C. WRIGHT,
mh7 83Kmo X. C. CUNNINGHAM.