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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
New Plan TO Pay the s,n,e Debt.

The Alton Telegraph gives tho details of an
entirely new plan, suggested by citizen of Ma
olson county, for the exlnguishmcnt of our pub
lie Indebtedness. /, is briefly az follows; 1t Il
estimated that there are 20000000 Of acres Of un-
improved and unincumbered land in the state,
The plan proposes that the owners OF this land
shal cede one-iourh Of it, OF 100000 acres, to
the state, which it is thought will DO able to sell
il at 80 per acre, in state Indebtedness. As re-
muncrl,ion TO the donors, it is proposed to eS-
ty or twenty five years, in consideration Of which
1t is thought they will not hesitate TO give up their
'unimprovel lands, which they can neither eul-
,ivate nor sell at what is considered fair price
and which consequently remain as heavy bur
den upon their hands, But the question arises,
will our creditors take such land for their stock
We have not the most distant idea that they will.
They would sooner run the risk OF an assumption
by the general government than compromise with
any state ON such ierme..-.And then how can it
be expected that every hodcr Of unimproyed land
IN lUlnOlS VIII SURRENDER u louttn OF II 10 lHt
state, or that The general government will ever re-
linquish her fourth Of II or 100000 Of acres,
which arc now exempt from taxation =! A few
men might possibly be prevailed upon 10 give Up
their land, but il is idle to think Of perfect unan-
~ where so many are intercsted.-But it is not
our Intention to argue the matter. The plan APP
pears to have been put forth in good faith, and
should not be CONDEMNED without due consider
alton. And although at ihe first blush, it appears
20 US as utterly impraclicable, and for tina. reason
alone, TO say nothing Of others out Of the 1ues
ton, we can get heartily concur with the remark
OF the senior editor Of the Telegraph (who is We
~ different sort Of man from The junior,) made
in laying the plan before his readers that, wheth-
OF it is good or not, 'lhc time has now arrived
when definite action Of some kind or other should
bo taken relative to our public indebtedness.
This state has been long enough held up to the
scorn and Indignation Of the world ~ a default
or; and something should now DO done TO re-
irioye her character, and place her upon that
elevated stand which she ia destined sooner or
later to occupy. What avail the incxhausble
fertility of her soil, her great mineral wealth, and
the noble rivers and lakes which wash her shores,
or penetrate her praiires, if her public honor is
furnished, and her very name Is held synony-
nous with Republication?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Oregon. = In a causual convention
which took placejn the senate, yesterday,
says the National lntelligencer, of the
18Th inst, on the subject of Mr. Aliens
cali upon the executive for information
of the progress Of the negotiation con-
corning the Oregon territory, Mr.. Archer
Chairman of the committee on foreign re-
lations) took occasion to intimate, that
the negotiation on that subject between
the secretary of state and the British en-
voy, was drawing to close and that the
result of the negotiation might be expec-
ted TO be laid before the senate. in a few
days, so as to give time, before the expi-
ration of the present session, for congress
TO take any action which i, might deem
expedient in relation to the controversy
that has been depending.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Cambria steamer. which will leave Liver
pool for Halifax and Boston on the 4th
instant"

BIND Royal among The Operat1rs.-The Bal
tlmore Sun states that there is OF the present
tune, at the Mount Savage Iron Works, near
Cumberland, Md, employed as a common me-
chanic, son of one of the English royal dukes,
if not Of the late king, who, after having served
as naval officer, and been in the empty Of the
British government as an engineer OF public
works, was through some unfortunate occurrence,
Obliged to take refuge in this country some years
sInce, under en assumed name. He hasmar-
rcd very respectable lady of Allegheny county,
, and has l'rg" family. lie was recognized re-
Gently by gentleman who was his classma,e o.,
Elton, where he was known as the young count
de la Couch. VIVA, the Circumstance was ,bat
has been the cause Of his coming to this country.
under iucognlo, has not traspired but i, is believ.
ed to he some offence given to the Duke of Cum
Rcrland.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Another 1Sepudintor.

JuDGE RALsToS, we see by the Quincy papers,
has delivered long lecture in that city in favor
of the reputation Of our state debt. The ground
he takes is something like this. At the time our
debt was contracted, he says the people were mad
with tho specializing mania, and believed the mo-
ncy could he repaid without dniculty--lhc bond
holdcr1 believed the same, and therefore loaned
Us the money. But the bubble has burst--we
were mistaken--so were the bondholders, and,
therefore, they have no right 10 expec, that we
should ever pay them.
Such reasoning from man with the pref
Judge to his name, sounds odd enough, but
the wonder ceases when we remember Wio this
Judge is lie was made q Judge when there
was little material of any sort in the state to make
judges OF, and quit the Office as soon a. respectable
lawyers began to como in. lie next was sent to
tie legislature, where he did nothing remarkable
except that he aided by his vote to contract eve.
~ dollar of the debt which he would now rcpudi.
nte and next he run for congress TO be beaten,
which was done "mosI beautifully" and tina, end.
cd his political career. From Judge, about the
first Office ho had hc came down step by step
until now he is seeking notoriety by delivering
Lyeeum lectures in favor of reputation, and, as
appearances wodld indicate, he is in fair way to
SO down, until he and G. T. NJ. Davis become
residents Of the same city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Both branches Of the general assembly
have resolved TO adjourn on the first Mon
day Of March next, and they have also
determined to receive no new business al
ter the 18th inst.
The bill of Mr.. Hicks. Of Jefferson
county, which contemplated the reduction
Of the number Of supreme judges and pro-
vlded for the election of three circui, jud-
ges has been laid on the table by vote
of 90 10 so. The probability OF a mixed
judiciary is therefore removed, except SO
far as the Chicago municipal court bill is
concerned.
A new Mormon,--or more properly
designating it,--a new Nauvoo city char.
ter has been ordered 10 third reading in
the house. This, of course is destitute
Of those Objectionable features which rem.
dcrcd the former charter 20 obnoxious ,c
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Iron, Mexico.

This country, for month or two, has been
the theatre of civil broils, of which we have mol!
attempted TO keep the run The latest reports
from thcro bring accounts Of a decisive battle be-
tween Santa Anna and the patty opposed to him,
headed by Paroles, in which the former was
ovenhrown. II is also stated tha, he has been
banished the county, and another account states
tina, he has been shot 1t Is difficult to tell which
should DO believed, but it is certain Santa An
mas tyranny in Mexico is at an end, but whether
they have got a better master is prob!cmatical.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

The Chicago Journal, which has all along up
peared to take particular deligh, in heapng abuse
upon Mr.. Ryan, for no other reason than tha, he
let the world know that honest John Davis was no
more honest than he should be, is yet conslran-
ed to acknowledge his ability and that no has the
best interests Of the state at heart Speaking OF
Mr. Ryans speech in favor Of a tax to pay inter
est tho Journal says
"Mr Ryan has delivered n very able speech in
favor Of the bill, and one, we doubt not which
will produce effect. That he has the best inter
esis OF the state and canal at heart, and has the
ability 10 do JUSTICE to the subject, no ono who
knows him can doubt"
We believe tia, the Journal will yet be con.
strained to make the additional acknowledgement
that il was because he had ",hc bcs, interests OF
the state at heart" that he exposed the mcrcenary
schemes Of John Davis and the Boston Commit,
Tee, ana that in this he acted neither 'unjus,ly'
nor "imprudcnIly."
In this connection we might perhaps as wei
slso notice the balderlash Of Springfield CORES
pondent Of the Peoria Register, in reference 4
Mr.. Ryan. The writer is u case, whom the ina,
soifA a poker occasionally waylay. His mrit
fags, (saye the mark y fiom their Gatulencc. on,
nigh. infer to be the emanasion Of brain mad,
no onc.half Of ale In q state Of fermentation
Prom whs, wo can gather, bic principal reason
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
THE OTTAWA FREE TRADER.


G. T. N. Davis, the Repudiator, is remurka-
bly, modest man. After the engineers on the Ca
nal, Gen. Fry, and Gov Davis and Capt. Swift
have all made the mos, careful estimates, taking
into account every possible contingency, and have
stated To the world that 81 600 0GO will lie amply
sullcien, to complete the canal, this man Davis
coolly tell. the readers of the Missouri Rcpubli-
can that 1t will yc, require at least - coo 600.
Which Ia equivalent Ia saying, that 'ai,hnugh
some Of the snuujcs, men and best engineers
IN the county have carciuIly examined ,his mat
ter aud come 10 such conclusions, nevertheless /,
G. r. ". Davis. who have never seen tie canal
and know 'rry ine about 1t, d FIR with these
.cntIcmcnr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Ratification Of Tie american Treaty.
ship Paul Jones, Cap. Watkins arrived at N,w
York on Sunday The 10Th inst, in IA days from
Canton. Among tho passengers are mcn.oped
Fletcher Webster and ]. II, O'Donncl. of the
American Embassy in China. The most import
an, piece of intelligence hy THE packe. is tho
ratification, by tho Emperor Of the "7ieaty ViM
america" negotiated by Kcying and the Hon,
Caleb Gushing. |, went into ellte, a, Canton
onlhe 25lh Of September, 80 far az the Chinese
arc concerned. IA II has also been ratified by
our Senate, the treaty will INN cdialey 80 into
fdIi force and operation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

COM Ticfuals. There is no form of
indiscriminale charity which is not full
of mischief One would think that the
cold leavings of good tables might be
given away innocently, without inquiry
into the sincerity of the applicant. But
it is not so. The gentlemen connected
with the Association for improving the
condition of the Poor are ferreting out
all sorts of abuses. The other day one
of them went home with girl, who came
to beg cold vic,uals for her poor mother.
He found the father and mother in we'll
furnished room, living much at ease,
with fine ia, COW and some fat pigs in
the yard, fed abundantly with the collec-
lions made by the systematic lying Of
children. During the visit, two more of
the children came in, with their baskets
full Here, then, are children kept from
the schools provided for them, land in
which they might have been educated 10
uscfulness,) and Systematically educated
to lie and piller and the wicked father
and mother are bringing this ruin upon
their children through the corporation of
our benevolent citizens. The facts which
are constantly coming before the public
prove that giving to stout beggars, or 10
any class of beggars, without first exam
lining into the sincerity Of the applicant,
is doing mischief and promoting crime.
We feel it TO be solemn duty neuer 10
gice, without first investigating The case.
The opposite practice of indiscrimina.e
charity, however much many praise
themselves for it, causes the cruel oPPres-
sion and utter ruin Of hundreds oil chill
dren, who, but for this needless goodness,
would grow up to responsibility. The
Society to which we have referred have
made arrangements which, we hope, will
pu, an end to the mischicf.-N. HJourn.
Of Com.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Gov. Dom has refused to accept of the
disgracelnl terms offered TO him by the
Aigcrlne Legislature, as a condition Of
his Liberation: His father has requested
of the Legislature permission to visit him,
and''o have his family physician attend
him in his present illness. From the
fathers petition it is evident that Gov.
Door cannot long endure his present con-
iinement. II he falls in prison. his mar
tyrdom will yet crush the Algcrnes.-
no. Reporter.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Mr.. Hubbard, who was sent to Louisiana by
mission that took Mr.. lloar 10 South Carolina
has met with about the same success. Shortly
after his arrival and when the object Of his mis-
sion had become known, the PeaccaJh citizens oil
New Orleans gathered round bis lodgings, and 10y
several uncquivocaI demonstrations gave him to
understand that more northern climate woul,
lie readily took the hint-and is now in Boston
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Po,cr Of MuSic.-The Boston Post states tina,
4 young lady Of high rcspccabli,y and inielIi-
gence, in that city, recently became so caPtlyated
with Ole Bull, or his music, that she sought an
interview with the musical Norwegian at his
room, and confessed her willingness to become
his slave. The violinist, being a man Of honor,
discharged the sorrowing damsc with a repri-
mand, since which time she has been all inmate
of the i.unatic Asylum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

We have neglected TO notice for several weeks
the recciptof the "Amcrican," new paper, ,c-
comfy started at PhuesNlle, W. r., by our old
friend aud, ayear OF two ago, fellow townsman,
Mr.. II. l., MAnsn. The american" makes u
good show, and its editorials are written with
ability. We gladly extend to our old friend NJ
the RICH, hand Of fellowship, aud beg he will ac.
ccpt of us renewal " the assurance Of our eds.
tinguishcd consideration
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Dua Green,

Gen, Dun Green, who "A month or two ago
was appointed by President Tyler consul at Gal
weston, aud who was, on his arrival there, duly
recognized as such by the government Of Texas,
has had some difficulty with Prcsidcu, Jones, OF
that republic, in consequence of which the recog-
milton OF his consulship has been revoked The
causes of tho lareup are not fully known, bu,
from all we can gather we think the New York
Herald is about nigh, in saying that the who le
difficulty arose from the fact that " Duff in hi {
generosity, wanted 10 aid and assist the presden,
OF Texas in arranging all the foreign uilalls OF
that interesting Republic with Mexico, England
aud the United States. President Jones declined
his august aid, annuod his eonsulshlp--iha,
was ALL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

The main line Of the Pennsylvania state I'M
proycments has been offered for sale in Philodel-
pbia, at public auction, but no bids were obtained
will take in pay for the money they have loaned
canals and rail roads which the state building
them itself considers worth less than It's stock.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Parton. We learn from Jefferson CT

Pardon. We learn from jefferson CT
~ that Gov. Edwards has pardoncd The
abolilionist UOrk, who was sentenced 10
the penIentiary about three years since
for assisting in the escape of negroes from
Marion county. HIS punishment was
fixed at nine years. There are two 9TH
ers, sentenced at the same time for the
same offence, who will probably remain
until the expiration of their time. In the
case Of Work it is stated, that he has man
Ifested proper contrition for his offence,
and as lie has a wife and several children
-one Of which he has never seen, public
opinion will sanction and justify the Gle
mency of the Governor. 1t is TO be ho-
ped, that this act may have its proper in
huence upon those abolitionists who are
outside Of the prison walls, but who, if
they persist in their course, deserve places
within thcm.-MO. Repub.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Fdilcr MHer rgH at hsL-Father Miller has
at las, bit upon exactly the right time when we
are to look for the destruction Of the world. The
Saviour very clearly points out the same time, to
a minute, in Matt. xiv. IS, IL. In the Midnight
Cry Dec. 3, is letter from Mr.. Miller in which
he says;
have fixed my mind upon another time, and
here mean to stand until God gives me more
Iisht-and that is, to-day, TODAY, and TODAY,
until he cOmls.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

FOR being dissatisfied with Mr.. Ryan is, that he
keeps himself too much confined, attending to his
business, and won't make himself "sociable," by
which is probably meant that he refuses to join
nightly in scenes Of rcvclry and debauchery with
such men as the correspondent of the Register.
May lac have occasion to abuse many more mem
bers Cor the same reason
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

the people. Although, it was promised
by many of those who went in for the
unconditional repeal Of the former char,
ter, that they would not object to giving
that city a modified &C, of incorporation,
there was much time lost to-day in dis
russng this bill. 1t was strongly oppo.
sed, as was expected by those who voted
against the total repeal of the old charter
They thought il would be best. and not
waste so much time, at once TO amend
and modify the old charter, as tie nhabi
tants of Nauvoo, who number about ~.
600, must Of necessity have some sor, Of
a charter. 1t WAS feared and | believe
with good Reason, that there would be
great difficulty to pass any bill to NEE
their wants, if the old charter was uncon,
dnIonally repealed. ! think i, by NJ
means certain that the bill will pass the
senate, If it finally gets through the house
Peoria Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

The city council OF Nauvco had rather extern
Sve IDEAS of their power under their late charter.
We sec it stated in the Warsaw Signal that thcy
lately passed an ordinance incorporationg a H..
hrary company, thus exercising rover which
the legislature itself cannot use too charily.
ihe Signal says they have also established a
mint Blu, the Signal man is a very wicked
Gentle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

The bounty in Michigan on wolf scalps
is len dollars, of Which the State pays
one half and the County the other. In
some townships, we see by the statements
of members of the Legislature, the inhab-
itanls have added five dollars, making fif-
teen dollars a scalp.-Chicogo Jour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14
Michigan Senator.

Gen. CAss has besn elected to the U. S. senate
from Michigan for six years from the 4lh Of
March next. in the place Of the II on. 4. S. POr
ter, whose term expires at that time.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

We have been counting noses to find
out how OUR revenue bill stands in the
house, and feel confident that we can car
ny the measure in some shape. AS near
as we can calculate, there will be about
66 to 70 with us. and about so against
any increase of the revenue.-Spr. Corr.
Chicago Dem.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

FIRE in ChicaSo Fire broke out on the nigh.
Of the ID inst. in The cash factory, on South Wa
ter st., near the corner Of Wells, Chicago, and
several Of the ncishboring dwellings were entire
~ destroyed, and others damaged.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

The following appears under the head "oili.
:lal, in the Madsonian:
TREAs"RY DEPARrnENT, Jan. 81. 1915.
Tth Secretary of the Treasury acknowledges
the receipt, by an anonymous letter, Of one hun
bred and Gily dollars, pos,-marked New York,
and running thus:--
Enclosed $50. Paid L. s, pursuant to a
promise made to the LORD"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Avoid man that's all jaw. It's your
lean geese that's always cackling, no.
the IA, ones.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-02-14

Changing her n0me.-in the Missouri lrgisla-
iure petition was presented from certain parents
in ~. Lou S, to change the name of their daugh-
ter from Georsiana Frclinghuysen to Martha Jane
Dallas. Mr.. Buiord moved It's reference to III,
Committee on the abacco warehouse.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-08

across the Atlantic, or trip to Oregon2 have
glanced at 1t and find that it contains Gin the ac-
comPanying documents) great body Of sta,is,i-
cal information and numerous valuable tables
The principles of the report are as follows
l. That no more money be collected than is
necessary for the wants of an economical admin
istraton.
<. Duties not TO be above the lowest rate which
will yield the largest revenue.
3. Discrimination to be made below such rate
4. Highest duties TO be imposed on Iuxuries.
D. Minimum and specific duties to be abolished
and duties to be assessed on actual market value
p. Duties to be so enforced as to operate equal
ly, as tar as possible, throughout the Union dis
criminatlng Tor nor against any class or section
lie does not recommend horizontal scale Of du !
ties He urges graduating of the price of the
pubic lands the restoration of the sub-treasury
The establishment of warehousing system the
establishment of branch of the U. S. Mint in The
city OF New York: which mint shall also be the
sub treasury there.
He estimates the total receipts and means for
the fiscal year, ending June 80, 1916, at &c.,
ooO,254, and the expenditures at S2S, 57S,S l3.
The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1845-12-08
For the New Era.
OUR TOWN

Mr.. Edttor:-We were highly pleased, and
over gratifed on reading the communication SION
ed, "a Voter" in the New Era " of the 9Th
instant. The manly independence of the author.
(be he who he may,) deserves the thanks, and
the everlasting gratitude of the citizens Of Ports
mouth. 1t Is all important to enlighten the citi-
zens OF this community in regard to the issue now
pending, Il. e.) the incorporation of the Town oF
Portsmouth. If something be not done ere long
for the welfare and prosperity of our Town. Won
may rest assured, that many ofour best and most
influential citizens will be compelled, throuoh ne
cessity, to seek business, employment and liy
ing, elsewhere. ] sincerely hope the citizens of
Portsmouth will not be so blind to their interests.
as to let the subject of Incorporation pass over
without giving it their serious consideration FIX
Perence, plain truth, and the present sinking
condition Of the Town, calls upon every indiyidn-
al to use his utmost eKertions towards accom-
plishing the same. We are told by some weak
minded, and half sighted citizens, that ipcorpora
lion will increase the taxes such ridiculous
chImera we Will leave to their own placid ipno-
rance. Even suppose such should be the case for
a few years, the ultimate result will be. that i,
must enhance the value of property; give new
life and energy to Portsmouth, and the citizens
generally. We have heard many assert that it
is political move on the part Of some of the lead
ing politicians, to this nonSensica idea. we will
only say few words. We do not care fit lisa
Wing or Democratic move. We have no inter
est of this kind in view; only object is for The
advancement, prosperity and everlasting good for
the community and Town Of PoTtsmontb III a.:
case we Jay our political principles aside.) Much
more could be said in favor Of incorporation but
we speak plain truth, and further we do not " ish