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Great Fire i'm BOSTON.

We learn from the Boston Chronicle
Of May 18th, that destructive fire oc.
Cured in that city, on Sunday afternoon,
the llh. the alarm being given just as
people were going to their Churches
The fire commenced in carpenters
shop, on Cedar street, and the wind blow
ing violently, drove the fire up Church
and Piedmont streets, destroying the
Methodist meeting house, and large
amount of property in buildings. furni-
turc, goods, &c. Between thirty and
forty houses wero consumed, and nearly
one hundred families were lief, without
home or shelter. A number of families
who had been riding for pleasure on the
Sabbath day, returned to find their dwell.
ling houses and all they contained, heap
of ruins. Some in consequence of drunk.
enness lost much they might otherwise
have saved. The scene was awful. Sick
persons were hastily removed from one
house TO another, and then another-some
of whom, on account Of the excitement,
and the necessary haste in removing them,
will not probably recover. Women were
searching for their children, rending the
air with their cries; and all was confu-
sion and disorder.
The fire is supposed TO have origna.
ted with some young lads, from six 10
seven years of age, who fred bunch Of
shavings, in or near the carpenters shop,
for the purpose of cooking oysters.
On the day following there were twelve
or fifteen alarms, and six fires, the works
of incendiaries. Twelve or fourteen
dwelling houses were destroyed on Bel
KNAPP street. They were occupied by
families in moderate circumstances, and
their loss fell heavily upon them.
There seems TO be no end to the raging
of iires.-C Chicago Daily Ne,cs.
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--latest from, Isrxico.

A rumor found its way into the st, Louis pa
pers, week ago, and was extensively copied, that
Mexico had declared war against the l. $, aud
that the brig Creole, which had brought the news
from Vera Cruz to New Orleans, was obliged to
slip her cable and pu, TO sea, 10 escape capture.
The rumor turns out TO be unlounded. The New
Orleans papers Of the iii inst. give the news
brought by the Creolc but nothing is said Of the
reported declaration Of war. The news brought
Ivy the Creole is up to the 18Th ILL.,, aud 10 Of 1T
tic interest.
The shocks OF the earthquake were still rcpca.
ted, and the inhabitants had taken themselves to
tents.
The American squadron, the Potomac, Fall
mouth, Somcrs and Lawrence were or the port
of Vera Cruz. Their arrival had created consi-
dcrable excitement, and the sole topic Of CONVEX
sation was "wnr with the United States" The
Mexican people appear to be eager for it, but the
government, hestates.
The Mexican government appears disposed to
acknowledge The independence Of Texas, on con-
diiion tina. she rejects annexation.
Two propositions arc before tie Mexican con.
gross in reference to Santa Anna and his princi-
pal adherents--one to set them at liberty uncon-
dlion that they expnsTatc themselves FOR ten
years. One Of these propositions will very like
ly be aJoptcd
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

Tie Oregon Mgoiiaiion.-Th Washington
Union, in reply To an article in the National In
tcl'leeneer relative TO the Orcgon negotiation,
says: 1--WE certainly do not understand lha, the
negotiation about Oregon is at an end, o, that
our administration is determined or willing TO ter
inmate it; or that there is no prosrcc, of AMIGA.
bly, adjusting the disputc or tina, it mus, ncccs.
sorily end in breaking up the peace of two grca,
countries. We must trus, that the case may 90
forward to its peaceful and reasonable decision =
and IN spite, too, of all the unnecessary mcnaces
of tho British ministers and I'll the bus,crings of
the London journals.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

G1H'aR ED1graiion.--A printed circular. Dat
cd October, 1914, shows that She number Of ind-
N;duas who, on the average OF the last few years.
annually migrate from Germany (chicly 10 the
United Slatcs) Is about 10000, and that they car
ry with them al least capital Of five millions Of
RUSSIAN dollars, or three millions and onc-thifd
United states currcncy.-N \. Sun.
These German cmigrants are proycrbial as
quiet, sober, and industrious people. We have
number Of them in this region. and they are
among our best and woaIlhicst citizens. They
arc noted FOR their honesty, are intelligent, and
all slaunch republicans They live quietly on
their "lilc farms well titled" never interfere with
the qunrrels and chickering's Of "gingcr.pop" poll
licians, and on election day, they vote for the
men OF principles they honestly think best, Now
who cannot see what n corruptng influence all
ibis industry, capital aud intelligence must have
upon our republican institutions, and what a no.
bic cause that thing "Nalivc Amcricuusm" is,
which would stop this innuy of foreign gold, and
leave our beautiful prairics to flourish in all their
wild Iuxuriancc, unprolancd by the rude hand Of
man
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The Baltimore Patriot of tho 9Th inst asserts
that Gov. Davis wilfnot consent TO act as agent
for the foreign bondholders in the Illinois canal
mater. The same paper adds "ihat Col. Oakley
will act for the stale, and David lcaytt Esq for
the American bondho lders." So far as the suc-
gcs'ion as to Col. Oakley Is concerned, we be-
peye It to be incorrect. Gen. Fry was promised
the appointment, by the powers tina, be in this
state, and is decidedly the mos, competent. from
his intimate knowledge OF, and long connection
with, the eanal.-Afon 7thgroph.
1t may be very true, as tho Telegraph states,
that "the powers that DO" have promised the up.
ponlmcnt Of trustee 10 Gen, Fry, but we confess
we had much sooner the Information came in
some other way than through the Alton Tec.
graph. Sangamo Joarnal, Chicago Journal and
papers of that ilk. How is it that they are SO
deeply in the secret,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

When Fashion run against Boston she
made the time in 7 m. 32a Sec; so that,
though she is beaten, her time Is not.
The track was heavy. and made against
Fashion; but the great power of Peytona,
enables her 10 make such flying leaps,
iha, she is probably an overmatch for Fa-
shlon. She jumps 81 feet, Fashion only
%. But il was fine race. and well con.
tested. Laird, the rider of Fashion. wepl
like child, when he found his little ia
vorite was outdone. He seems to almost
worship her.
The scene upon the course was one of
the most extraordinary ever Witnessed in
this country. From fifty to one hundred
thousand people were present. The
south was there in great numbers, to back
Pcy,ona and the admirers of Fashion
were full Of cash and high hopes, Of both
Of which The sou,hernefs kindly relieved
them. 1t is supposed the betting reached
$500, 0O0.-The fighting, swearing. ours
ing, gambling, betting and drinking. aflor-
ded but sad commentary upon the moral
influence of horse racing. Many of the
most fashionable aris,ocracy Of New
York were there--some with most spen-
did turnouts. Many Of the ladies' graccd
the scene with their presence. All class
es were there, and all were betting, and
hopes wero high in The morning on the
northern favori,e. Editors and shoe
blacks, merchants and chimney-swceps,
lawyers and BARRIERS, divines and black.
legs, millionoircs and beggars-wcre ell
bowing, squeezing. pulling. crowding and
hus'lng each other. 1t was a rich scene
which would well repay linle trouble to
see.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The New York Express says that Professor
Morse, Ivy means of his magnetic telegraph, has
long had in view the prac,icabiIi,y of connecting
this continent with Europe, by reeiing of from
and to abrupt shores any amount of wre-lO, eco
miles, If were necessary, having covered more
thickly the cxtremlies liable to a,nition, and the
water. Any danger, he says, Of the wire parting
from its own weight in sinking, is obviatcd by
the supporting power of the water and the wire
already sunken.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

Do our locofoco Texas heroes in the Northern
part Of this state imagine that war with Eng
land, or even the possibilities Of such an event,
will in any deg'eo aid them in procuring the mo-
ney from the foreign bondholdcrs for the compile
ton Of their canal lthey do, they are grccner
than 40 supposed them To hc.-AHm TEL
0fcourso they don't: therefore they ough, at
once TO oppose ills grca, national measure, let
England have Texas; let her nco negro re-
bellion in the south; and lc, her have Oregon,
md California, and Cape Cod--any thing--no
matter what the nation may lose only so We get
the money to build our canal. There are men
whose souls are no larger than Just that.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says that ballot
was found in one Of tho Columbana townships
at the las, election, endorsed, "NJ Schulz 1acks."
II our Egyptian mojorilcs were rolled up by
ballot, in addition to similar endorsements to the
above, large number would have attached their
OK nsrk.--Ch,eogo JOaynak
The people Of Illinois nrc certainly tho most
ignofan. and dehased people in The world. Their
minds are shrouded in egyptian" darkness
they can neither read nor write; are opposed to
oil schools; are dishoncs, ia their dealings the
servilc tosls of corup, demasogues; and utterly
incapable Of sppreciating the goroes principles
Of whigery. They are in favor Of tho annexation
OF Texas, which Of right shond DO dependency
OF Enslaad; aud they sse Tor taking possession
Of tho English territory Of Oregon, 10 which We
have mo moro RICH, than we have to California
or Patagonia" II is the s,rangest thing in the
world, that on all great questions Of state and ma
tional policy, our people are always wrong, Just
as the United States are in every controversy with
England. There is very little political honesty
or wisdom, or tnlen, or worth Of any kind out OF
England, except Immediately 10 and about Brain
bse. Heigho!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

Squadron in lie CuyoC Me1ico.- Our squadron
in the Gulf Of Mexico will consist Of the rigato
Potomac, "A guns; ship Vincenncs, 20. slip Fall
mouth, 80; brig SOmers, 10; brig Porpoisc, 10 !;
ship Saratoga, 20; ship St. Mary. 90; and steam
er Princeton, l0-in all ia guns.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The mission to London, which had been offer
ed to Mr., Pickcns, of South Carolina, has been
declined by that gentleman, This post has now
been three times declined by as many individuals
to whom ii has been offered by the president
Wen bet ali he money tina, has seen the inside
Of our purse for the isst three months, that Bob
Tyler wouldn't decline the post nor James Cor
don Bennett, nor Pop Emmons. Who darcs'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

Cousin "Bnney," of the Little Fort Porcu.
pine, is informed that "Brolhcr Bill' has no
objection 10 being called Ga frs, ratio fellow y
and all that sort of thing, because ne knows lis
rue yet he ea,egorically and expressly protests
against Bdrney's telling tales out of school. That
practice must be stopped ins,antcr, or we shall
DO obliged to click back" and tell ah, those
black eyes You may well trcmblc. "Hadn',
time" CHI
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23
n'w Won't. Ersi.i.,inrc,

y hin has f'un!!y plss'i this r .dy calling .
coovcuIlon 10 amrud the staIa constitutions The
proniuen, feature Of IT, lax is a provision re.
quinng separate submission 10 the people Of
each amendment. The reaSon Tor it is, that with
out 'uch provision, the Abolition faction, Ma.
tive faction, &c, united, might have carried some
absurd provisions, the people voting for the bad
TO get the good.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

CJ'Ihe farmers in ihjs vicinity arc much troub-
led with the black birds, who visit the corn fields
IN such numbers as to completely cover whole
ceres, and destroy every bill Of corn within their
reach. Several farmers have rc-planttd once or
twice, and many are at this time going over their
fields and repairing the damages Of this little
troublesome visitor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The Trustees Of the town Of Ottawa, a, their
last meeting elected the following oaccrs for the
ensuing year:
President rifle Bomd-Jaboz Fitch.
Chrk-Jamcs NJ. Bacon.
Tea'n0--llcnry l'urLut.
assessor a"d Coisc'or--C. champin,
STREET COmmiSsiOacrS-Nc DJdI and James
II. Pickcns.
COnIaJie-M. Boauprc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

Rhode biand.-An net of amnesty has been
proposed in the Rhode Island senate, directing
that no further prosecutions be commenced for
participation in the Dou rebellion, aud tina, all
indictments now pending shall DO discontinued
also, restoring all their civil rights aud privileges
to parties under conviction, and directing the i'm.
mediate release Of Thomas W. Dorr, BENJAMIN
NJ. Boswor,h, and Wilmar,h Heath.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

CODA man was asked to take a
drink at ajuicery; when he replied, No.
thank you, sir; ! always drink like
beastT You drink like bcasll' was
responded--'why, 'wha, do you mean .
Merely. sir. that drink when am
thirsty, only; and only drink wha, is
necessary to quench my thirs, tina! is
the way beasts drink sir!'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

NtcdaI do 1.-THE editor Of the Nashville Ga
zeue speaking in anticipation Of the great race
between Fashion and Peytona, in which Fashion
has just been beaten, perpetrated decidedly the
a,cful1cSt pun on record. Says he, FASHIONS a
'clinker; but if Pcytona does not Iick' her, ice
will .Iiquor ="
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The difficulty which existed between the Uni.
ted States and the brazilian governments, in re-
ference 10 the U. S, brig Porposc, has been ami.
cably adjusted through the in,crposi,on of our
minister, Mr.. Wise.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The editor Of the Erie Observer, who has late
Iy got married noticing the cdyertsc ment Of a
lady at Lowell who proposes to teach young la
dies "crcwe work" gives it as his decided Opt
Mon that they understand it sufficiently already.
Poor fellow!
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rous excePiicns,) already eagued with the jaco-
bins OF The north, and vita the embryo an.hassa-
doris of the corpora's guard, to crush INC TO The
earth, sprung upon me like static panther from
his Jungle. and, like him, wanted nothing of the
Will to suck from the carotid artery and iueular
vein OF my throat, every drop Of blood in my
body.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

A Small GiGni.-The Reyeiile has a word Ia
say to its cGniems about that fellow, Randall, the
Scotch Giant" ITO save law and inlpudencc,"
it says, ''make him pay in advance for his print.
ing" Pass him round
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I, is stated in the papers that Gen. Jackson has
in letter informed Francis p. Blair that he had
left all his papers to him, and requested him to
use them in vndicatDg his character should i,
be assailod.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

The Hon. LEvERETr SALroSsrALL, for ma
ny years member of congress from Massachu-
sets, and man at eminent abilities, died OF his
residence in Salem, on the 9th inst.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

AEre and WeR--At Madrid, Washington Ir.
wing, who IL was a, one time feared was among
the passengers in the missing packets.
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The Mormon paper ut pi,tsburg claims that /,
was the prayers OF the "saiuts" thu, stopped III.
great fire in that city. The saints" at Nauvoo
claim, we believe, that their prayers caused the
ire
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II is said the grea, fro n, Pittsburg. which de-.
sroyed half that city, was caused by the care.
lessncss of drunken wnshcrw oman.
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TIE FREE TRADER,
Ottawa, H., Friday, MA, IS, 1915.

"Rhodllph's' favors came - hand this morn
ing, call in heap" ia consequence OF which we
have been compelled 10 cut them up considerably
and omit much that may appear hereafter
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Never cut your finger nails with u
hand.saw. It's dangerous.
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II appears from tho following extract from
letter Of John Quincy Adams to n friend IN Ohio,
tina, the "old man eloquent" has come within nm
ace of being mos, foully and vilIainous'y murder
cd. |, is plain, nothing shor, of a miracle saved
his "caro,ed artery ard juguar vein" from the
mmipcn, danger that threatened them:
The slave representation, whig and democrat
with few almost solitary, but noble aud gene.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-05-23

LmporfGnt Decision. ---C Chancellor Kent Of New
York has decided against tho name "AlIeshenia"
for sus country,
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
TRUSTEES SALE.

Ri virtue of Deed of Trust executed 10 me.
by Robert b. st. Clair. Decd, dated the
IGN day of April 1915, for the purpose OF secur-
Ing debt therein specified, shall on Saturday
the 22nd day of the present month, at tho LATE
residence OF The decd, proceed to sell at public
auction, variety of Household Furni,ure--con-
ssing OF Desk and Bookcase, Tables, Bed
steads and Beds, Bureaus, Safes, Brass Clock,
NC. &C., most Of which are valuable and we'll
worthy The attention of persons needing such ar
ticles.
credit Of six months will be given on all
sums over six dollars, the purchaser giving bond
and approved security.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Truab
November 6, 1915.
~. u. The House and Lot on which the lass
Mr. st. Clair lived, will be sold at the same lime
and place.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
WASHINGTON HOTEL.
-eGGAe

THE undersigned, having leased this estab
= lishment for term Of years. commencing the
LIST the present month, will hencefor,h devote his
undivided attention to its management. 1t shall
be the aim OF the proprietor to render his Hotel
in every respect comfortable and agreeable to
visters and boarders. His Bar shall be well
supplied with the choicest liquors, and his table
furnished with the best provisions the market and
country will afford. His Stables, which have
been considerably enlarged, shall be under the
care OF attentive Ostlers. To the citizens of the
county he especially promises, that the most as.
siduous regard shall be paid to their accomnoda.
ton and that his terms shall be moderate. To
drovers, his establishment offers many induce
menls TO halt. His commodious Stables will ac.
commodate one hundred head of horses.
The subscriber hopes that by the s,rctest atten-
lion to the comfort and pleasure of those who
may visit his house, he shall receive liberal
portion of the public patronage.
MICHAEL G. HARTMAN.
Stanton. June l2, l845.-6m IN
N. Is. All persons indebted to Mrs. Sarah ].
Hartman, or who hold unsettled accounts against
her. will please call upon Mr.. William H. Ha1-
man for settlement.
1j-DeD'ocrat copy months.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
SALE OF NEGROES.

PURSUANT to decree Of the Circuit Supe-
- rIor Court of Law and Cbancery for Bath
county, pronounced at the September Term, In
the year 1916, in cause therein depending in
which Gideon ID. Camden is Plaintiff, and e.
dred Douglas and others are Defendants, the "a
dersgned as Commissioner named in the said
decree, will proceed on the 9th day Of December
next. at Bath Court House, to sell to the highest
bidder at public auction, upon credit 81 six
months, three likely Female Slaves, in do SIR
and proceedings in said uilmentioned. Tile pur-
chasers will be required to execute bonds With
good security for the payment of the purchase
money. ADAM STEPHENSON, Conf.
Nov. 6, I815.-5w
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
NE w GOODS.

'HNHE subscriber returns his sincere thanks to
his friends, and to The public, for the very
liberal encouragement hitherto extended 10 him,
and begs leave most respectfully to inform them
that he still continues at his old stand in Waynes-
borough, and hopes by the same unremiited at
fention TO business, and like disposition to ac.
commodate, still to receive their patronage.
fle has just received his Fall Supply of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
Hard'care, Queensware, Hats, Caps, Boots
and Shoes, Liquors, &C.,
which will be sold as heretofore on accommo-
dating terms. His stock of Goods is entirely
FRESH, and having been purchased under ad-
vantageous circumstances, win enable him to Of
Ter them at prices which cannot fail to please.
The stock of GROCERIES on hand is vc-y
full, and was laid in with view 10 Barter, and
such as wish to deal in that way, will find it TO
their interest TO give him call.
AL! kinds of Country Produce taken in ex.
change for Goods: such as Flour, Grain, Butter,
Lard, Eggs, Beeswax, Tallow, Flaxseed, &c.
10 those who are not disposed to take their Flour
or Grain across the mountain TO market, he would
say that he is prepared to barter with them, by
taking portion of Goods, and the balance in
CASH ABRAHAM LYNN.
Waynesboro', Oct. 80, 1515.-3t
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
LOOK AT THIS.


'VHE subscribers have just received from Rich
= mond, and the Northern cities, their FALL
SUPPLY OF GOODS, Consisting, in part. OF
the following articles, viz:
Fancy Prints, Cashmcres and Alpacas,
Moaslin dc LANES and Cashmere dc Co.'S.
Cloths, Cassmcres and Satincts,
rianneis, Domestic Ticking, Scarfs aud Stocks
Sacenswarc, and a variety of Hardware
OznaburgS, ia and "A Brown Shirtiug,
Blcachcd Cottons and Cambrics
The Cnion Charlottesville and Shadwell Yarus,
Together with Rio. Laguyra, and Java Coffee,
r. H. ~. w., ). Z. Sugars, large supply Of
Salt, and in fine all articles belongipo TO their
line of business. which they offer low for CASH,
or in exchange for produce, or on six months
time to punctual customers.
lee They also continue the RECEIVING
AND FORM ARDING business, at their old
stand and use as Lumber-House the building
formerly occupied by Ii. F. Frye.
HOGG, WHlrMORE g. CO.
Scotts-Ferry, Oct. %, 1915.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1845-11-13
Hewe's Linilllent and Elixir

= O1t TIE COTIs OF HHEUMdIISN.
This old and saunch remedy is still in the field car
ryng all before H. and throwing all other that
nave been built upon the reputation of this in the shade
IL cannot be applied to any Rheumatism without reev-
ing IT. It's unexamplcd success has induced numbers
that he has got hold Of worthless article Persons
confined for years to their bed, have in many instances
been entirely cured and able attend their
after using one or two bottles. Persons after trying
every other article obliged last to resort to this
certain remedy 10 be cured Call for Comstock & Co.'S
Hewc's Liniment.
0G,Thc above medicine is sold wholesale by Com
stock & Co., 81 CORTLAND street. New York and by
Jas Patterson, Staunton, and b. f. Graham Green
vile, Augusta county, Va.
April g. 1915