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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20


gineers, and other officers employ
cd upon the canal, by the board of
trustees and the residue for con-
tingcncies connected with the sur
vcy of the canal feeders, &c. As
the funds for the liquidation of all
contingencies, and especially the
last qnartcr estimates, { which
amounted to $4,000 %, } have not
as yet been received, the above
sketch Of our petty disbursements
thus far, will no doubt be deemed
sufficient, until the next report,
which will embrace a full settlement
of all expenditures from the com
mencement Of the present organiza-
ton.
The estimates Of the present quar-
ter have fallen much short Of what
was anticipated last summer; which
is not however owing to lack of en-
crgy or diligence on the part of con-
tractors, but to the excessive insalu-
brity of the season; although there
has been no great mortality, sickness
has been general on the line of the
canal, but since the bracing frosts in
the first week in October, health
has been restored, the weather has
been very favorable, and the work
progresses so rapidly that the next
quarter estimates will probably ex-
coed 100000.
a small amount only of the first
instalment of the Illinois subscrip-
ton, has as yet been paid Z; but as
most of the subscribers are contrac-
tors, who were entitled to pre-emp-
tan .jobs, By tie Law IF 1913, and
have no other means Of paying, but
through their estimates, reasonable
indulgence may safely be extended
to them, for no loss can thereby ac-
crue to the state, as their certificates
(for instruments } will of course nei-
Their be issued nor bear interest, UNI
til payment shall have been made to
the trustees.
Herewith is a list of engineers and
other officers appointed by the board.
Also a list of contracts on the line of
the canal. The surveys of the seve-
RAJ lines of feeders on the Fox, Kan
kakee, and Calumet Rivers, have
been Completed, and the maps, es-
Inmates, &c. will soon be made up
but we anticipate some difficulty il
securing the right Of way through
some of the water privileges, Sc,
on the Fox River, and it man be,
that the pcrversity of few indivi-
duals about Aurora, will cause you
to abandon that feeder altogether.
All of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
(Sign'd) ROBERT STEWART,
Secretary.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20

.necdciecf DR.. Franhim.-While
Minister to France, the Doctor was
surrounded by a circle of the aristo-
cratic party in that country, who ar
gued warmly, during the course of
conversation, that our country could
never prosper with the democratic
principle, that the majority should
rule. Franklin contended stoutly
for the principle, but his courtly OPP
ponents insisted that the wisdom of
every country resided in the minor
ity. The question was finally put
TO vote, end Tie whole company rose
in the affirmative. "Solitary and
alone" our shrewd Yankee, nothing
daunted, rose from his scsts adroitly
remarl,ing; II rise, gentlemen, up
on your own principles, as the ~ise
mincrHy, to decide the question a.
gainst YOU
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20

The early Development of the
passions which the present system of
education calls forth, cannot be clu-
cidated by any thing SO forcible as
the following anecdotc:
The Lilliputian in long clothes,
throwing herself laugnishingly upon
a sofa, on her return from church,
cried lately to her mother, 81 really
must decline going to church in flu
ture, at least we must have our
places changed" "Why so, my
dear % asked her astonished parent.
"Becaue there is person in an adj
joining pew who stares at me like
pest, and | DO assure you, mamma,
never gave him the slightest encou-
ragement." This incipient coquette
had attained the respectable age of
seven years. The eldest daughter
of gentleman in Russell square,
aged six, received card which ran
thus: "NIiss b. at home seven,
punch at eight quadrilles." 1t was
for the same cvcning-rather short
notice, to be sure, for a fashionable
assemblage. 1t elected the follow
ing reply, the father being some
what Of our way Of thinking in these
matters: ''Miss RI presents
her compliments to Miss P,
and regrets to say that she is to be
well whipped at seven, and in bed
by eight MonthA Alag.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20
NV NoRl,. NnY. so. 1915.

NEw loaK, Nov. 50, 1915.
w. ii. SWIFT, Esq, President offhe J0ayd
q Trustees otHe Nnois y ~ Caaal.
The undersigned, Treasurer of the
Board of Trustees of the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, submits the follow
ing report, viz:
The whole amount of money re-
ceived to this date, on account oil
subscriptions TO the loan of 81 ,G0O,-
GOO to complete the Illinois and Mi
chigan Canal is %30S,034 AZ
The whole amount paved out for
preliminary and contingent cx-
pense, and moneys forwarded
To Robert Stewart, secretary, for
disbursements for work on the
canal, Is 90 JNT 81
Leaving balance on hand of S27s,5OG 81
1t may not be improper to add
that the first instalmcnt has been
payed by all the subscribers in New
York. a considerable proportion
on account of Europeon subscribers,
has been drawn for, and the balance
is subject to our drafts, and is be.
ing drawn for as fast as the draft,
can be ncgociated-the only def
cheney in the payment Of the first in.
stalment is from subscribers in Hi.
nois, and it is confidently expected
that such deficiency will be mad,
good, ere long.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID LEANITT,
Treasurer
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20

Here MIR. Lcavitt gives list the subscribers to
the caha loan, with the amount of the frs, in
stalmcn paid by each opposite their names re.
specIlycly. This forms the Dr. part of his ac-
count, which we omit, the total being, as stated
above, saOS,O3i II. We subjon the Or. part,
being the items Of the 29,521 81, which he has
paid out.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20

1919. CR.
Aug Is. by cash paid Charles Oakley,
for preliminary expenses IN
negotiating loan Tor ,linpis
Michigan canal, per you-
cher No 2, 81 37o "a
by cash paid Robert Stuart, Sc
cretary, for contingent rs-
renses at Chicago, July "a,
. - per voucher No. |, 1000 co
Sept. 6, BY w. II. Swift for salary to
3lstAug., voucher
No.3, Sl3lS 30
Do. expenses, v. No. 4, 1876 SS
,5l5 IS
Sep. 90. BY d. Leavtt, for salary to 3lst
August, voucher No. 3, 1918 30
Do. expenses, voucher Noe 235 OS
BY Robert Stuart, scc'y, draft
incidental expenses, (poid
Sep. ], by ID. L,)v. No. 7, 1000 90
Sep. 20. w. b. Eagan, for recording
trus' deed, Moo, II %
J.B. Windle, for tin safe, Nos, s ~
WA. Wheeler, for letter book
for r. $, secretary, No, 0. 3 so
Sep. 90, journal of Commerce, paid e.
Carpenter, for advertising
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-02-20

The following is the "Recapitula,ion" Of the
,onaI lands aud lots leased by the LAID agents up
% Dec. |, 1915, for two years, commencing June
NJ,
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
A Vivid Sketch.---The Burning of
Moscow.
BY J. T. HEADLEY

BY. t. HEADLEY.
Al length Moscow, with its domes, and tow
ers, and palaces, appeared in sight; and Napo-
leon who had joined The advanced guard, gazed
long and thoughfuIly on that goal of his wishes.
Murat wen, forward and entered The gates with
his splendid cavalry; but as he passed through
the streets, he was struck by the solitude that
surrounded him. Nothing was heard but the
heavy tramp of his squadrons as he passed
along, for deserted and abandoned city was
the meagre prize for which such unparalleled
efforts had been made. As night drew its cur
tain over The splendid capitol, Napoleon entered
The gales and Immediately appointed Morter,
governor In his directions he commanded
him 10 abstain from all pillage. For this, said
be, you shall be answerable with your life.----
Defend Moscow against all, whether friend or
foe
The bright moon rose over the mighty city,
tipping with silver The domes of more than two
hundred churches, and pouring flood of light
o'SI iHOuedHu pdIdCeo, anu tHc u"ehiuSs vi
three hundred thousand inhabitants. The wea-
~ army sunk to rest; but there was no sleep
for Morriers eyes. Not the gorgeous and va
riegaed palaces and their rich ornaments-nor
the parks and gardens, and Oriental magnifi-
cence that every where surrounded him, kept
hlm wakeful, but the ominous foreboding that
some DIRE calamity was hanging over The ST.
lent capital When he entered it. scarcely a
living soul met has gaze as he looked down the
long street; and when he broke open the build
lngs, he found parlors and bedrooms and cham
bers all furnished and in order, but no occupants
This sudden abandonment, of their homes be-.
lokened some secret purpose yet 10 be fulfilled
The mdnigh, moon was sailing over The city
when the cry of '6rer reached The ears of Nor
iIer; and The first Iigh, over NapoIeons falling
empire was kInded, and that most wondrous
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
Eating bythe Card,

green uu from Orange county, determined
10 spend Few weeks in New York, for the
purpose OF seeing all the sights; and 10 order
10 strike his acqnainiances at home with prop
er idea of the greatness of his visit, he took up
lodgings al The As,or House
When he was ushered in TO dinner. The first
day, he was surprised al the number Of people
who sal down, as we'll as at Ihe vssiness of the
dining room. He was equally surprised TO see,
that each man had printed account of his din
ner before him, and that each one, as he bought,
ale according to the directions. He was quite
hungry---and we'll he might be after waiting
ihree hours over his usual time $50 he attacked
the head OF hls bill with vigor aud ale down as
far as he could, bot he .oon came 10 a stand.
just then the gentleman on his right requested
The waiter TO bring him some oyster pie, which
our friend heard, and Instantly referred 10 the
list TO see where il was.
"What!" exclaimed be. with as,onishment.
turning 10 his neighbor-.-" are you all fhe mgv
dOWn there Why, / haze oniy got 10 roast Leef
and / teel cleady as u would burst"
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
Free Trade.

On the strength Of Peel's bill, cargo of
wheat went out Of New York, purchased at 81
per bushel and has sold in Liverpool at 20 CTS.
Farmers, you have been told lha, the free trade
bill Of the Peel Ministry would improve The
price Of grain. 1t has diminished the PRICE
All the European supplies have been flooded
into English markets, as was supposed, and the
price, as matter of course, has fallen.
Farmers of Luzerne, Columbia, Wyoming,
Susquehanna, Bradford the coal aud
iron business was in operation, you had cash
marke, a, your door for all you could produce
Every Thing you could raise brough, its full
salue---umbere produce, cat,le----every thing
commanded a cash price. How will i, be mex,
year! Free trade thou art beauty
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
The Willow by the Spring.


BY J. HUNT. JR
Near 10 my old Grandfalhers cot,
A small stream murmurs by,
And from its bank Spring pours out,
Whose waters never dry;
Beside that Spring Willow stands,
A tall and stately tree
And would you learn wha, charms it hath
I'll tell lis charms to me-
The Willow by the Spring,
The Willow by The Spring,
Oh, may it live and strength receive,
AS lime the moments wing.
My mother on her bridal morn,
Two twigs inserted there,
And twining Them together close,
United thus the pair;
She left them 10 The charge of fate,
To flourish, or to fade
But taking root they freely grew,
And gave the Spring its shade
The Willow by The Spring,
The Willow by the Spring,
Oh, may ii live and strength receive,
As time The moments wing,
How Oft have | when but child,
And cen in later years,
Sal underneath that willows boughs,
And bathed its roofs 10 tears;
MOI for sadness which felt,
From pains that pressed my heart,--
But mem'Fy with her troop of thoughts
Bade feelings fountain start
The Willow by the Spring,
The Willow by The Spring,
Oh, may it live and strength receive,
As time the moments wing
When on the cultured plains of life,
4 welded pair see,
Who, true 10 each, together cling
think upon that tree;
There, green in age it widely spreads
lis branches 10 the sum-
Distinct Two trunks appear in view,
And yet, "rhey twain are one."
That Willow by The Spring,
That Willow by the Spring,
Oh, may it live and strength receive,
hundred years to come.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
Origin of the word "Quiz.n

Very few words ever took such run, or
were saddled with so many meanings as this
monosylable; and, however strange the word
II is Iul more strange that mol one of our Lex
cogr'phers, from Bailey TO johnson, ever al
tempted an explanation, or gave derivation OF
II. The reason is very obvious; il is because
II has no meaning, nor is il derived from any
language in The world ever known, from the
BABY onish confusion 10 his day. When Rich
ard Daily was patenlee Of the Irish theatres, he
spent the evening Of Saturday, in company
with many of the wits and men OF fashion OF
The day. Gambling was introduced, when the
manager sraked large sum that he would have
spoken through all the principal streets of Dub.
In by certain hour next day, Sunday, word
having no meaning, and derived from no known
language; wagers were laid and stakes deposi-
'ei. Daily repaired TO the theatre and de-
spa'ched all the servants aud supernumeraries
wnh The word Quiz" which they chaIked on
every door and shop window in town. Shops
being shut all next day, everybody going to and
coming from their different houses Of worship.
saw The word and everybody repeated it, so
that Quiz" was heard all through Dublin
The circumstance OF SO strange a word being
on every door and window, caused much sur
prise; and ever since, should story be attempt
ed TO be passed current, ii draws forth the ex-
preston, You are quizzing me-
The above scrap of history is new, whether
ii is true or not. N"w. will any body be so
kind as to give The origin of The word " Hoor, ="
and lis derivation, if il has any. We should
guess ii belongs to the same family with "qus +"
Ed. Rep
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
The British Tariff.

This death blow to the poor old Keystone,
has passed both Houses, and before this, is The
law of the land. We say British Tar.f, and
mark why we say so. The next steamer from
England will bring The news from every news
paper of the kingdom, whether tory, whig, rad
ical. or conservative, containing huzzas over
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03

Remarkable Circumstance. Reading Ga
zel,e relates the remarkable circumstance of a
lady of that place who recently undertook to
travel 80 miles without bandboxl We shall
not be surprised at anything, however marvel
ous5 after this.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
THE ISSUE IN O
: ODER NE y | :
Wan. IL. Foster
James ". Power
AND THE
AND TIE
Wig Tariff Of 'I2.

Wig Tarif Of 10 Britid Tariff er46
People of Pennsylvania, here is The issue
fairly stated. The election of JAS. NJ. POW
Err, will be regarded all over The Union as ev-
Iicnce not 10 be misunderstood. that PENN
SILEANlA is not TO be FRUSTRATED IN
THEDUST, or her honest voters CHEATED
AND iIUMBUGGED with impunity--
ereryvoe polled for WM. B. FOSTER will be
deemed an expression in favor of FREE TRADE
aud he BRITISH TARIFF Of IS46.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03

TERMS-Two dollars per annum in advance-Two dollars
and quarter half yearly-and if paid before the end OF
the Two dollars and half Those who receive their
papers 6 carrier or stage drivers employed by the pope
tors VIII be charged 81 l-2 cts per wear, extra.
No papers discontinued until an areaagcs are pad except
the option OF the Editors
IyAlyerSeneuts not exceeding square sixteen neSt
will be inserted three weeks for dollar twenty-five cents
for every subsequent insertion larger ones IN proportion
lI5eTal discount Will be made to yearly advertisers
lA letters addressed TO the Editors must be post paid
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
No. I2.

the prosperity of England and The enslavemeut
of free Iaborers in America. Mark what We
say We will give our readers The EXTRACTS,
and we will then see which is the British and
which the American measure. Europe viii
rejoice-our people must mourn. The South
has riumphed and few dough-laces Of The
North have joined hands with them. Turned
their backs, like Benedict Arnold, upon their
friends and embraced their foes Shame where
is Thy blush! Even WILMoT 'repented'-fnr
We see he wen, with The Pennsylvania delega-
,ion when the bill came back TO The House with
the Senate amendment. So thar, finally, the
whole delegation in Congress, voted against
British interests. Give them the praise. We
are told there are some poor souls anoug Us.
who live on the garbage of the spoiIs and " bo
are ever, like crying jackals, on The trail, COM
mending this bill as democratic, Such men
would sell their country for an Office worth two
and sixpence day-and rifle the chambers OF
the dead for political manIle-if il would 5riag
with II little power aud VERY LITTLE place
Who are they! Ferret them out ye men al
strong arms and sun.burned brows, who toni
from morning TO night--ferre, those men out.
and put on these your maTk-they who rejolco
at The reduction of your hard-earned wages
Put mark on them, and when their cringlng.
fawning puppies come out for office, as they
will, remember them!
Who is it in the hour of affliction, when The
counlenances of men are sad--when busines.
Is fluiiering between success and prosira'ion--
when The bread OF The laborer is abou, 10 be
snalched from his mouth, who is il that exulls
The man who would, is unfit TO be called a
Pennsylvania. He who would transfer our
wo:k shops TO England and starve our own men,
should go TO Europe and live there
This is 10 country for him. It's principles
are no, kindred with him. Free trade and di
rect taxation is the next step. Ii is not demo-
cratic, says the SoulherA nu6er, 10 discrimi-
nate. Thirty per cent on iron and coal, and
FORTY on cigars and manufacturer Tobacco.
What commentary! And even here we have
men who say the measure is ri risht--prorect the
slave labor Of the tobacco field of The Soah,
and sell 10 men the free labor of PENNSYLVANIA.
III Brother Spirit Of the Times, we will
help you roll the ball of Repeal" of the Brit
ISL Tariff We will 60 shoulder to shoulder
with you, Till this bill is expunged-,iIl black
lines are written all over it and around it
Working men Of The old keystone will help
you--the men from the mines---the men from,
furnace and (orges-the men from the nail mills
the men from the canal boa,s-ihe men from
the looms-the men from the farms-lhe men
from the workshops-ihe men from the hills
from the vallies-from the steamboats, and the
rail road cars-from the whole state, 10 all pIa-
ces and all employs-(but the suckers for Of
fce)-will send up shout for repeal, thai will
make men tremble at The capilol--i, will speak
repeal louder than .he earthquake voice, or the
volcano.
Brother Times give US your hand-you talk
like patriot--you speak like man-you feel
like man---you are a man.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-09-03
Public Sentiment.

The following articles from the Luzerne
Democrat show what the inleigen. and bust.
ness part of the party in this Sale think of the
new Tariff
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-10-22
NE EDICAL CARD!


IN ALL FORMS OF SECRET DISEASE!
DIR. H.fRBfS' OFFICE, Lock lEFlRMARY No.
10 u, PRATT STkEET, between President ST aud
the Bridge Disease driven OIL instead of being turll
ed in upon The constitution. Who will risk health
and life by taking specific compound administer
ed To all alike without regard to consultations SUNNI
toms or stage of disease, when for the same msney,
they can obtain the advice and treatment of skillui
and experienced Physician?
DIR. HARRIS, distinguished graduate of Cam
bridge, united with an eminent practitioner from New
Orleans, Is we'll known to the citizens of Baltimore
as sklItul and experienced PLY siciaR. He makes
no promises he cannot fulfil. His charges are mode
rate Where cure is warranted it is given in writ
ing, 30 there can be mistake
REMEMBER THIS!
Nc Mercury, Balsam, disgusting Olls feted Drugs
i2Ints his remedies. They are made of sweet but
powerful Vegetable c0npoUn s-purfying the blood
Strengthening the stomach, and forcing disease out
instead of throwing it int the system break out
afterwards with renewed Yirulence. Syphilis Go
nonhBR, elects, Structure, Seminal weakness In
voluntary Emissions, Swelled Glands, or any inham
matoR of the members, with affections of the kid
neys or bladder treated with promptskl and speed
~ cured.
GRAVEL AND PILES. These painful and dan
gerous diseases DR.. II. pledges his reputation 10 eff
tecthay cure in few days without su ,gical opera.
ton or hindranee from business. Persons at q dis
lance may consult Dr. n. by letter (post paidl and be
cured at home. Medicines forwarded with Dispatch
Honorable confidence observed in all cases. Advice
gratis. Once arranged with private RasNs OHen
from in the morning ill IL O'Clock at night.
N. b. Observe The signs upon the window and the
door. iy3I n