The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-10-17
Correspondence Of the Free Ti,.d.r.
Ngw YoRK, Oct. I, ls45.


Nav YoRK, Oct. I, ls45.
This is a stirring week here. Besides the
large amour, of business doing among the met
chants, we have the great fair Of the Amercsn
Institute; the Worlds COW en,ion; the political
conventions Of both partief,; the concerts Of Ole
Bull; the Keans at the Park Theatre, &c. &c.
The fair is altogether the best that has ever
been given. The extent, variety, aud beauty of
the different articles offered for exhibition, forbid
all attempts at desc riptou. The display of beau
u(ul flowers, ofeN cry hue and size; the fine spc.
clmens of ripe ir ui, consisting Of pears peaches,
apples, grapes, &c; the mammoth pumpkins,
huge squash,' and monster melons; the endless
variety of fa' ming implements. ploughs, harrows,
rollers, straw cutters, and corn planters; the va
rious mode l. in mechaulsn-planing mnT,lclng.
boring pachincs, patent water wheels, patent
clocks, psten, tubs, patent printing presses and
Paien washing machines; aud then the hne sp'-
clm' as Of embroidery, mosaic caps, Neapoilian
b nueis and ladies' dresses of oil sizes, shapes.
c olors, and textures; and finally, the numerous
specimens of cabine, work, SO rich, so beautiful,
and costly, tina, one would think they were only
made to adorn palace-coS,ly pianos, rocking
chairs, sofas tables. side boards, and bureaus
/ altogether. the collection is superb. y" one,
with the true feelings Of an American, can pay II
a visit without feeling greater degree OF nation
al pride, and u higher admiration fJr the artisans
and mechanics of this county. Volumes written
IN their praise could not ,iItciualy Explain the
genius, SKILL and inventive talents of this descry-
ing class Of American citizens, as these endless
models in the mechanic arts. The humble me-
chanc, who adds one improvement TO piece OF
machinery, has done more to benefit his county,
than the purse proud ayisiocra! can DO in lie
lime.
The worll's convention has now been in ses-
sion week. Il is under the direction Of Robert
Owen. Greedy Of the Tribune, and Mr.. Collins,
The avowed objects of these fanatics is to reform
the state Of society. Religion, morals, and H.
nance are TO be done away with, and new state
Of things established 1t is most exiranTdina-
~ spectacle to behold men gravely assembling in
the nineteenth century TO overthrow religion and
change the organization Of society. More espe-
Of the most unlimited freedom, blessed with abun-
dance, AMI favored with all possible Advantages
for the acquisition OF knowledge; and yet men Of
talent and standing seek 10 destroy this state of
things, in the vain hope Of realizing their Ctopan
dr., ans.
The election news from Maryland shows that
the march Of democracy is onward. The demo-
Gratis have gained glorious triumph. In the 1t
congressional district, Chapman. whis, Is barely
elected over Rey, democrat, by 1854 maj. In the
81 dist. Perry, dem. over SnivcIy, ". by s9i
81 =" Lyon, g Wethefd S94
a,h Giles. 4" Kennedy sig
9th &" Constable =" Wright 100
9th 4" Long, whig, Martin, dem. 1856
This gives he democrats four members and
the wings two, where before the wings had six
IL embers, and the democrats none. This pro-
claims the death knel of the odous tariff and an
end to favoritism aad monoPoiies. Congress
must make this subject the first business IN as
sembIing. If they faIter in this noble work Of
equal rights, the people will hurl Them from their
seats with Indignation, and elect, those more wor-
thy to guard the peoples rights.
The provision market remains about the same.
Flour has advanced little. 500 bbs. sold yes
terday for the Liverpool market at sl9i. 1900
bushels Of wheat sold at Sl05. Pork remains
about the same as last week. 20C0 barrels mess
sold yesterday a, s7i; 1000 barrel prime at
lO4sf.
The magnetic telegraph between this city and
Philadelphia will be in operation the 10 h of next
month.
The subscription to the New York and Erie
railroad has been filled up, and we may now rely
upon the roads being finished in three years.
This will help US in Illinois very much.
RHoDoLPH.