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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Mr.. UiSe.-The Richmond Enquirer,
in a recent article on appointments in Vir-
ginia, makes the following remarks in re-
ference to Mr.. Wise:
Indeed, we understand from undoubt-
ed authority, that the President has ex-
hbi,ed high tone of magnanimi,y, and
will, on no condition, remove Mr.. Wise
who was appointed minister to Brazil by
Mr.. Tyler. A king of France once said
that he should not, as king, wreak his
vengeance for injuries done him when
Duke Of Orleans; and Mr. Polk, as Pres
ident, has too much pride and magnanim-
ity to use his high Office against those
between whom and himself there were
unpleasant personal relations at the time
of his being private citizen. This is
highly crediiable to Mr.. Polk, and shows
that, in the discharge of his public duties,
he looks alone 10 his country
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Dlcling D&csunienanccd--The Washington
Globe Of Apri! l2.h states, that President Polk
had on that day dismissed Lieut. Wm. Decatur
Hurst from the navy. It had been asccrtained
that Lieut.. Hurst, while employed as frs, Ieutcn
ant Of the L. 5. brig Truxton, on the coas, of
Africa, and exercising the duties Of chief exccu-
tive officer Of that vessel, engaged in duel with
a milshiPman under his command. The Presi-
dent has seized the earliest opportunity to ex-
press, by the strongest action, his disapprobation
Of tn course pursued by an officer who should
set an example Of discipline and subordination.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Mr.. Ciay's Domestic AFnirs.-The last Alton
Telegraph has the following ave are deeply
panied on learning from friend who has just re-
turned from Lexington, Ky, that the domestic
Affections of the distinguished statesman, Henry
Clay. have lately been greatly added to by his
sons becoming dcranged. This makes the Sc.
cond son that is now an inmate Of the Luna,ic
Asylum; and we deeply sympa,hise with both
Mr.. Clay aud his wife in this the hour of their
distress. We are also informed, from the same
source, that Mr.. Clay has lately become CON-
municant in the Episcopal Church at Lex.
ingtoD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
The ONCE Holders finding out "yyho is Has
h. luIlA.D

President Polk has created a tremendous ram.
pus among the office holders at Washingto n by
his reforms Dccmng that those men employed
as clerks in the different departments arc not
whit better than the honest mechanics employed
at the Navy Yards, he requires the former as we'll
as the latter to work ten hours day. And as
u number Of the clerks have been in The habit Of
sprccios and gambling their money away, and
eheating the poor widows that keep boarding
houses and wash for living, he requires as an
indispensable qualification to enable any one to
hold has place ,,hat he has paid his honest debts.
These regulations, to men who have been in the
habit OF working from four to six hours day, and
passing the rest Of their time in billiard rooms
len'pin alleys, &c, are any thing but palatsbe
bu, tho Prosiden, says if they don't like them,
they have the privilege of rcsipninr.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

No greater favor can be done an editor than to
and yet it is true that frequently editors find their
correspondent" little better than an annoyance
not because they do not write well enough, or al
least are able to write we'll enough but because
they so frequently violate one or the other of a
few plain rules, which we can lay down no better
than we fiad them in the following extract from
an article on this subject in the N. Y. Tribune:
Do obige US by emitting all such 1ourishcs as
''your interesting aud valuable paper ''your able
and patriotic course" &c. Our subscribers and
the public know all abou, this sort Of thing, and
we also have a tolerablc opinion Of our own me-
ri,s. lfyou think by this to improve your chan.
ces Of insertion, you mistake ruinously.
When you have written what you have to say,
run it over and see if there are not some scnter-
ces that could he spared without serious Injury.
If there are, out with them We are often COM
PEELED to decline good articles because we cannot
make room for them. A half column has ten
chances where two columns have ono, and three
columns none.
Try to desparage as little as possible, and where
you must condemn let your facts be stronger
than your words,
When you nssa any cause or person, always
give US your real name, which we shall give up
to whoever has right 10 demand it. He is a
sneak and coward who could ask us to bear the
responsibility of his attacks upon others.
Don't write on bath sides of n sheet.
fyou send us word that you "haye written in
great haste and have no time - correct" we shall
put your manuscript quietly into the fire. Why
should you throw on us the task of correcting
your scrawl, when We are obliged to slight our
own work daily, for want Of time!
Give us facts, incidents, occurrences at the ear
Hest moment, and we shall be grateful, though
YOU write with pudding stick; but if you at
tempt logic or sentiment, do it up right, instead
of leaning on us.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

out from its depths. They had come to
see a murderer die, why should they no,
NANTES. joy. But this time the eyes of
poor Clayton feared them not. The
hangman's fingers adjusted the cord, and
il was doubtful if he knew what was do
ing. At any rate. he was passivc.-ilis
weapon had but partially done It's work {;
perhaps he had become willing !hat the
multitude should have their desire FOR jus.
,ice appcascd.
The sacrifice was done. The hanOccm
died, and The guilty eScopeH
But where was Anne Morelle Wills,
this murder was being enacted ! 1t was
concealed from her until ii was over, and
then her frantic agony threw of all con
cealmcnt. She Immediately published to
the world full history Of her wrongs,
and her revenge, and The community be-
held when too late. that circuH'StdntiW
evidence may not he relied upon, and the
keen eye Of the law fail to discern the
true criminal.
But public feeling was changed. The
chiyalrous devotion of Clayton had rs a.
feet on the community, and the revenge
of Anne Mortlle seemed to them juslI-
fable thing.-A brave, hlghmnted man
had been cruelty sacrificed. An awful
lesson had been read to them on human
flllibiily, and they spared the guilty gIrI
10 meet the severesl punishment ihol she
could endure, remorse smI!ten and
speclrc-harnled life.
And they were right. 70 such tor
iured spirit the scanOld and the grave
would only bring a sense of relief; never
the slightest pang; and if there be any
blame 10 poor Clayton, and to say that
he brought his fate on his own head, let
such remember that crery heart ka0~-
eth its own bitterness, and lis tIlals; and
iha, the laws should consider man as he
is, and not as he ought 10 be.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
Dis.rnceni.

The New York Journal Of Commerce notices
an act Of the late house of representatives a, Wa
shington which nigh, will secure for it immortal
Ini"ny' lisppeors, the two houses Of congress
have pusscda law by which each house is author
i1ed TO supply Itself with stationary, books, and
whatever else may be necessary for its use. In.
der this provision, tho late house of representa-
dives ordered the purchase, ior the use Of each
member, Of the following books, viz:
Gales and Seaton's State Papers, II vols.
Do. Register OF Debates, 20 to 80 vols.
Extra Globe, 10 vols.
Peter Forces American Archives.
And some other things, the whole making a
cost to the public treasury of over Sir hundred
dti!Hs 10 each member.
These purchases are made under the pgeieucc
tina. the books are necessary for the information
of members, to prepare them ior the service OF
the country; set a SPECTATOR who offered 5000
each ior "mcmhcs tickets" as they are called
purchascd something like seventy! Thus siN
hundred dollars were voted out Of the nl,iona
treasury, lor the sake Of putting two bundled dol
lars into the pockets Of these individuals.
This Is an abuse that cannot be CHARGED to q
party, or to tie late house of representatives. only
An appropriation Of $4,000 for a similar purpos,
was made by the house Of representatives beior,
the last; aud 'to such pass have things come,
says the Journal Of Commerce, "Ihat any mem
Der Of congress who attempts to stop these un
blushng proceedings, is but laughed at"
! ltwero an easy matter, were there but fuv
honest members in the house, to put stop t,
( tSis wholesale robbery. When the vote is taker
on such an appropriation, let but the yeas an,
nays be jcmsndcd, and tho mramy of those VIII,
vote for it DO postcJ. and their constituents vii
attend 10 the rest. How much better are met
who will rob the public Treasury in this wa!
than McNulty'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

"A Selfish Uretch and Miser. AT the
time of the late disaster on board the
Swallow, gentleman was hurrying up
from the lower cabin, with difficulty es-
Gaping the pursuit of the waters, and
when he reached the saloon he saw
husband hasten from u state room behind
him, closely hugging valise, while his
wife, with an infant in her arms and ano-
,her little child by her side, shreked to
him as he rushed away, never turning his
head to view their fate-"IIusband hus-
band! in Gods name drop your valise,
and save your wife and children !" But
he disappeared unhoeding, probably pre-
lerring the miserable gold in his vallse TO
his wife and children A gentleman,
although he had apparently lost every
thing, except the clothing on his back.
did not make an effort for himself until
he had secured the safety of that family.
We rejoice 10 be able TO offset so iiendlsh
an exhibition Of selfshness, with the ener-
gy of disin,eres,ed gencrosity.-News.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

hsnuh Of -, Chair Down.

In tho Chicago Journal of yesterday there is
the following paragraph in reference to the Bank
Of st. Clair, Michigan, whereby the reader, in
another familiar lesson, may learn how bankers
get living without working:
Money Maiiers.-Thompsons Bank Note Re.
porter OF April 23l makes mention of a large
amount OF drafts of Jesse Smith & Co. as having
been protested Tor non payment, and presumcs
mat II Is unnecessary 10 say that Jesse Smith is
understood 10 be The 81. Clalr Bank of Michigan,
and that is notes are taken with caution.
va said that the Bank of 81. Clair drafts on
Buffalo have also been protested.
receiving the notes Of this institution.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Bank eff PWSburgh.-Wc have been
astonished to hear that the paper of the
Bank Of Pittsburgh is selling a, a distance
from the city, at discount Of 25 per cent.
We should be amused at the greenness
Of those who suffer this shave, could we
take pleasure in the in(atuaiion of our fell.
low men. We suppose the alarm orig
mated from the fact that the Bank build
ing was burned. No other loss was sus.
tanned by the Bank, and it is abundantly
able to redeem every dollar of her paper
three times over. No sounder institution
exists in the country Pittsburgh Ga
ceHe.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

The late copious showers Of rain, have had
cheering influence on the growing crops. The
whea, fields look fine, and are represented as
promising an abundant harvest. The lavorable
weather during the last six weeks, has enabled
many of our farmers 10 get through with their
planting, which places them some two or three
weeks head Of most scasuns with their spring
work.
Thus lar, tue fruit has escaped injury from
frost, aud the small number Of bearing trees, Of
the cultivated varieties Of the oldest settlers, pro-
mise good crops. The unculliNaiod varieties,
such a; pIums, straw berries, (bow our mouth
waters , &c. promise an abundant supply.
Below we give several paragraphs from several
Of our exchange papers in dneren, sections,
showing the condition Of the crops in their seve-
raj ncishborhocds
The "iIliamsPort (Md Banner says: The
grain crops Of Washington county have never,
within our recollection, presented as beautiful
aud iiomshine an appearance as a, this time,
They bid fair to yield the farmer plentiful har-
vest"
The Kent News, Of the same state says: The
weather continues dry, aud whea, and clover are
much in need of roin.'
The Richmond Enquirer states ihat the peach
cropiu Virginia has been DESTROYED by the carly
blossoms and subsequent, lrusls, and that the
early wheat in the northern counties Of Georgia,
has been seriously injured by recent cold wealth
err; 50 also in Alabama.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
From, T7Cxico.

The latest news from Mexico is thus given in
a nutshell by the Alton Telegraph:
The III Siegdo of Mexico, runder date Of the
29h March, contains letter from the Minister of
Foreign Affairs to Mr.. Shannon, our Minister a,
Mexico, giving him formal notice that iniasmation
Of the passage of the resolutions for the annexa-
ton OF Texas had been communicated to tha, co.
vernmcnt, and that, IN consequence thereof. all
diplomatic relations bctweed Mexico ard the L.
). were at an end, Notes had also been address
ed by the Mexican cabinet 10 the Ministers OF
spain, France and England, protesting against
the proceedings Of the L. 5. in relation to the
action Of congress in anncxng Texas. The next
arrival wil! settle the question: in all probability,
whether collision between the two governments
will take place.
It's understood, the n. 0. Picayune says, that
Mexico has offered to recognize the complete in
dependence Of Texas, on condition tina, she re-
jccts the proposed annexation with the L. S.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
Thc Organ of the New Administration.

The Washington Globe has changed hands
Ncssrs. Blair aad Eiycs retire, and the new pro-
pictur, are Mcssrs Rilche and HESS, who will
conduct the organ Of the new administration.
The Globe thus gives The reason for the change
Il has been the misfortune cf thc Globe. in sus-
tanning tie strong administration Of Gen. Jackson
--tilr uurDmprDmlsIpg administration "I Mr.. Van
BWcA--aud III opposing the abuses Of Mr.. ~
er's administration, TO make enemies Of some
who united with the democracy in its last strug.
glc.-Ihe interest of the cause requires that all
who contributed to the election OF the present
chief magistrate should continue to give their
support 1t is the good fortune Of The conductor
Of the new official organ not to have offended
any portion Of those whose adhesion to the party
is necessary to its safety aud success.
lis one " he st'pualons insisted upon by
Blair and Ri,cs that the name Of the paper shall
be changed Nr, Richie, upon whom the gene
IA! suporinlendcncc Of The paper will deyoyc, is
tie veteran editor Of the Rcim0ad L .gurer, q
paper which, under his management for more
than forty years, has stood at the head of the
democratic press Of the country, and which dur
ing that long time never iaItered for single mo-
mentin manly, courteous, yet energetic and IN.
compromising support Of those great principles
which have been recognized as the democratic
creed from the first formation Of the party down
His style Of writing has the uncommon merit Of
being singularly vigorous and energetic, without
being in the cas, abusive or offensive i, is no,
expecting too much to look for an organ under
his management tho distinguishing features Of
which will be the absence of all personal, party,
or national abuse and Misrepresentation fair,
dlgniGed, and impartial discussion Of the great
subjects interesting to the country and the world
and the development of the great principles Of
justice true liberty, freedom of thought and ac.
lion, and obedience to laws of our own making.
Mr.. Hciss has for several years been connected
with the Nashville Union, the organ of the de-
mocralic party in Tennessee. lIa is said to be
peculiarly fitted to take the post held so honora.
bly, to himself by Mr.. Rives, in the Globe esab-
lishment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
Charter Election.

The annual election for fvc aldermen for the
town Of Ottawa, under the special charter, takes
place on Monday next, II our citizens general
ly would participate and take an interest in the
corporation election there would perhaps be few
CT fault finders 10 regard TO the proceedings Of
the aldermen, who ",coyk for nothing and .fad
MtB,ulrest"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Sale Of .4rabian Horses.-The two
Arabian horses, received as present to
Mr.. Tyler, by the consul Of the United
States at Zanzibar, from the Imaum of
Muscat, were lately sold, pursuant TO an
ac, of Congress. They were light grey,
motled. One, seven years old, brought
$3.50, and was purchased by gentleman
from Louisiana; the other, eight years
old, brought but $40, and was purchased
BY DR.. John Baldwin.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
AaicdiIr.qu.-Mr. Dexter Marsh. while G,

AgiedHar'aa.--Mr. Dexter Marsh, while ex-
p'oring the fossil remains near South IIadley
Falls, Mass, short time since, found several
large bird tracks imbeddcd in the solid rocks, two
of which he succeeded in cutting oil from the
ledge. The tracks we're abou, four fee, apart, and
half yard in length, and one will hold two
quarts Of water. The bird which made these
tracks must have been larger than the largest Of
our domestic animals.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

The New York Mirror and several other pa,
pcrs Of tina, ilk a, the east are advocating the sub
stiution of the word "heG;r" for that of miss"
in speaking Of single ladies'. Miss" they con-
tend, is vile, unmcani.g word, while the dcriya-
ton Of the word "heifeI' is in the highest degree
complimentary to the ladies' it coming from two
Saxon words, which signify "to Sep superbly, as
yo,ng creature Who hes I0rHc no burdens" In
earlier times the word appears to have been used
IN the sense now proposed for it. Ben Junson,
in his play Of the Silent Woman, puts this speech
in his horo's mouth: but hcarc me, faire ladye
do also love her whom do choose for my keifr
to be the first and principal in all fashions" We
90 in distinctly for he.Grdom. The word has
not only better meaning, but is more euphouious
than "miss." As for example, Hcitsr Duscnbury
Heiftr Wlddikins, Heycr chmepc,baunoebel--
who with ear 50 dead to all lhats's musical that
cannot perceive at once how incomparably better
this sounds than Miss Dugcnhury, &C.!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Great Presence Of Mind.-The wife
of the Sheriff of Pittsburgh, by her
promptness, presence of mind and ener-
gy saved the jail, and it is thought, the
Court house, from being destroyed dur
ing the recent conhagration. The Ga
zette says-SheriT Trayillo was absent,
conveying a prisoner 10 the House of
Refuge in Philadelphia, the Deputy was
also absent on business, and when the
fire got up into that neighborhood, Mrs.
Travillo had the whole burden on her
own shoulders. At the very height Of
the danger she called all the prisoners
who were not in the cells TO the CRATE,
and by name let all the Migrants out.
That done, she set them TO work TO car
ry water up TO the top, and this only saw
ed it, as the roof was on fire several times.
The prisoners worked like good fellows.
1t is thus by the promp,ness of lady,
that in all probability, near 100000, be-
sides human life, were saved.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Changed his Mnd-The junior editor of the
Erie (Pa.) Observer, in a late number of that pa
per, puts on very sober face and tells his read
ers that although he has not turned wing, nor
changed his views on the Texas question, yet he
is no longer in favor Of annexation, but goes for
the union as Il is. The solution Of the riddle is,
that the fellow has been getting married.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02
From the Chicago Democrat.
Cuual Trusree.

We have received several communica.
tons upon This subject, which are rather
of personal nature. We do not know
how any one can tell whom the Cover
nor intends 10 appoint, when he has Civ.
en- out no iniimations.
There are pleny of good men who
would take The office, and each and every
one could get up 4 good petition. In
deed, The common practice is to sign ey.
cry mans petition who wants an Office.
Among so many, our Governor cannot
fail 10 find a good man.
In making his choice. the Governor
will be actua.ed by several consdera-
tons:
Isl. He will want a man of Indepen-
dence. As the State Trustee has to stand
up against two others, the strength of his
nerves will often have TO be tried. He
should be man who will dare speak out
both to the foreign trustees and 10 the
people of his own State when he sees
the interests Of the State invaded, as it
may often be attempted.
2nd. He should be a man Of first rate
practical good sense, if for no other rea-
son, because such will be the character
of the foreign Trustees.
Sd. He should be morally honest and
not inclined 10 speculation. In the ca
pacity of trustee, the unknown chances
to make money out Of the public will be
very large; and, more especially, should
the foreign Trustees attempt to buy his
silence in any matters; which i, may Of
ten be for their interest to do. as they are
expected to lock 10 the interests of the
bondholders alone.
4ih He should be politically honest.
The wings in this section know that they
can never make an inroad upon democ-
racy except by breaking down the con-
vention system and regular nominations.
TO bring this about, they are always sure
of the broken down Office seekers, and
such we have. The history of northern
Illinois shows that we have men desper-
ate enough TO resort to any means for Of
fee. We should take care that all our
public men should be beyond the reach
of such. We have had one Canal tick
ct operation in the north, of which none
are so ashamed as those who had the
most TO do with it.. We hope nothing
of the kind will ever again be attempted.
But disalfeclion is always at work--,he
wolf is always on the walk-men think
ing themselves born TO high des,inies are
never content in private. When the Ca
nal was in operation, boilers always made
their first attack upon the purity of the
laborers. and it will be so again. 10
coun!eract all this, lie, us have a trustee
Of the RICH! stamp, be his name wha, j,
may and come from what quarter he will.
We have no preferences, and believe the
Governor will consult the best interests
of the State and uf The democracy in ma.
king the appointment. A canal Trustee
can do the democrats much harm or much
good.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

The Common Council Of Chicago havc cxelu.
dcd the editor of the Journal irom.a sen, in the
council room TO report their proceedings, for the
rc~on ha, hc mistepusonted and abused some
Of the honorable members OF tina, body. This
was dull piece of business on tho part of the
council. II only ensures them double the abuse
and Misrepresentation hereafter. Who ever made
any thing by kicking skunk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

Mutual gain By Marriage. the 18th ul,,
Mr.. Chas. w. Moore and Miss Martha Ann
Morclaud were married in Macon county, Alaba.
ma. BY this marriage it will he seen tina, the
gentleman has gained More.land, and the lady,
while she loses her land, has actually gained
more (Moore.) Some ofthe Piesyuus's logic.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-02

The people Of Peoria held their first election for
city eiccrs under their new charter on MONDAY
The election was warmly contested between the
two parties, but the democrats finally succeeded
in electing their mayor hy a majority of %, and
u majority of the aldermen, in this SO recently a
stronghold Of whigerv.