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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

five people to our one, on every
square mile, yet it is not SO well cul-
tivatcd as New York. 1t is rather
The peopIe than the numbers which
gives vitality and action to every
thing that renders a state noble or
prosperous. 1t Is scarcely to be de-
MED that few of the enterprising
Americans will accomplish far more
than the less active European. @ .
1t is this remarkable character
which gives such superiority to
our people, and which not only
springs from the peculiar elasticity
of our institutions, but from that
constant movement in spreading and
emigrating over the vast uhoccupied
domains Of our country. New states,
new governments, new sources OF
wealth, new stimulants TO enterprise,
new rewards to labor, new objects
Of personal and political ambition,
and new invitations to charity, and
religion calling out the highest en-
ergies Of man, arise from this con-
slant expansion Of our republic over
a wider, more diversified and emo
bling field of action.
Its influence on the character of
our people is still more extraordina-
ry. This QetiOn and reaction of the
West on the East, and the East on
the West, like the waves on the sea,
produces that life and that energy
which aniInates the American mind,
and which literally makes us SO ex-
traordinary a race of people. t..r
The emigration which is daily 60
ing on from the towns, villages and
hamlets of the Atlantic States to the
West, and Southwest, seems to us
to be the electric wires which will
for ever keep our people from stag
mating like the lifeless, surge'ess
masses in Europe, where it is no I'M
common thing for the entire popuIa-
ton of a district, never having an
emigrant going out from among
them. Such a state of things soon
produces population fit to be
slaves. ".. r... ..
We could produce other consid-
eratIons OF vast unoccupied ma
tional domain, as reserve for the
future population of our republic.
But the statesmen Of the present
day are fully awake to its comman-
ding Importance. The far-reaching
policy Of Jefferson, secured to us a
domain literally without a parallel
in the history of the world. In the
annexation of Texas, and the future
acquisition of California and Cana
da, and the possession of Oregon,
we shall carry out the views of his
Observation-Disclosures his great Amer
lean heart. ..ua. .. s..
We shall resume this subject, with
an allusion to the noble safeguard,
tie Western domain affords to labor,
to resist the weaving encroachment
of capital. In Europe, capital has
got the complete mastery over labor,
so as to dictate such terms as the
iron hand of want may prescribe
Here also, its marches are fearfully
rapid, but with our vast Western
domain, and with the means of ac-
cessto it, SO easy and cheap, even
from the farthest East, the laborer
can escape from the exactions OF
capital, and enjoy the fruits of his
toll. Regarded in this light, the
true American statesman will feel
taat our national domain will not be
too large, even when we peaceably
and honorably draw within our re-
public the unoccupied regions of all
North America. C.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

For the Gris.-A young gentle
man happened to sit at church in
pew adjoining one in which sat a
young lady, for whom lie conceived
a most sudden and violent passion;
and was DESTROYS of entering a court
ship on the spot. But the place not
Suiting formal declaration, the ex-
igency of the case suggested the fol-
lowing plan: He marked text and
handed the Bible to her; ed Epistle
Of John, 9TH verse: "And now, | be-
seech tl.ec, lady, not as though l
wrote a new commandment unto
thee, but that which we have from
the beginning that zee i9ge one an
other" she sretu.ned the book,
pointing to Ruth, I'd CHAPTER, 10th
verse; "Why should fnd grace in
thine eyes, that thou sGou.dstq take
knowledge ofmc seeing | am Q stran-
ger?" He again setarned the book,
pointing to the Sd Epistle of John,
18th verse; 81 have many things to
write, but ! will not with pen and
ink write unto thee. But | trust |
shall shortly see thee, and then we
shall speak face to face" They
were married soon after. 7a9t Il
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02
OTTAWA, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY, JANUARY ?, SAG.

bar5ariun' had learned to converse
IN the language of the Celcstials.
'Not much was the reply of a gen.
tleman, himself foreigner; she
speaks very broken China
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

Calmly as the babe will sink to sleep
upon the mothers breast, or the sunset
cloud will float softly to It's home, the
purified spiri, Of Grace Ashton was pass
ing to the q" better land" In gllish vii
luIness she had sowed the wind and with
a crushed heart she had respsd the whirl.
wind. Ii seemed as though angels la CHI
he lowering over her, SO angelic was her
beauty in the hour Of death. Repentance
had wrune her soul, but now there was
peace within, and the Saviour's promise
to llgh, her through the dark Valley
Mourners were around her Leath.bcd bu,
there was one whose manly frame shook
with suppressed emotion, and whose
very soul was stricken. Again the Low.
ers had met in thai solemn hour, aud tie
blessed words of forgiveness been ex-
changed. Suddenly Grace opened her
eyes, and, as Herbert raised her head mp
on his arm, radIan, smile 1T up hGr
face, and with gentle Smile SHE passed
away. Thy will be dcne," vac heard
amongst the sounds Of wall and, as
Herher, R,.coe kissed, for he las, tins,
the cold brow OF one whom he had loved
So well, he covered his face IN bil,cr grief
for bis own has,mesS, aud came forth
from the chamber Of mourning d wisey
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02
From the knickerbocser.
ECDOTEs,

There is hymn in one of the
New England puritan collections
commencing, purge me with hys-
sop, make me clean,' which was Civ
en- out one Sunday morning. The
preceptor set the hymn to wrong
tune a fact which he did not dis
cover, until he had twice or thrice
cndeavored to execute the first SEN
tence, purge me with hyssop,' etc.
At length out of all patience, an old
maid, who led the treble, whined
out; 'Had'nt yOu better take some
other yorb, Mr.. B-?' .H
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

"a Why is a married man like a stu
dent OF medicine lie must listen
to lectures. amsts !.
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tcquciry,
OR THE THREE PARTINGs.
Strange is the hcar Of woman"

1thHsC 10 Wv htdit VI NpHdU'
Beautiful was Grace Ashton, as she
lifted her fearful eyes 10 her noble love
and with quivering lip gave the promise
which he required, that, duriog his alb
sence in foreign country. she would es
chew coquelry; for alas ! gentle and
good as she was, this was the "serpen,'s
trail" amidst the flowers. Lovely she
looked, for The moonlight had woven q
silver veil and cas-, it around her, and
with the ro,e-wreath In her hair she stole
from the leslal hall TO hold lhe parting
lrysI. There was truth in her eye, up-
lifted to heaven, as she breathed a PRAYER
for his safety; the seal Of truth upon the
pale brow and cheek, and Herbert Ros-
coe blessed her for her deep love-
Ear'h's par'ings, they are sad indeed!
Music was floating arounl-,he grace.
ful dance was wreathed, and the cheek
Of beauty flushed as homage was render
ed a, her shrine. A young girl, beauli-
ful as an Hour, Withdrew from The
crowded hall and sought quiet spot
where it would seem as if Flora in mirlh
had been scattering her wealth of buds
and blossoms cloud was on her brow,
and scoInful curl of the lip told thai
there was a shadow over the les,al hour.
A gallant cavalier sought her in her Sc.
clusion, and radiant was the smile that
broke, as sunbeam, over her face. The
three years of Herber!'s absence hat
nearly expired when titled loreiyne,
made his appearance in the fashionable
world E; and, alas poor human nature
Grace Ashton could no, forbear WELDING
the weapons OF delicate coqueiry, and
entering the lists, just, as she laughingly
said, 10 tease her dear five hundred
friends" Her hand was in his arm, aud,
during the heightened promenade, there
was sufficient empreSSment in her man
ner to misead even those who knew her
best. Weared at last, she was abou, to
seek seat. when hand was suddenly
laid upon hers, and Herbert Roscoe
stood before her, with scorn upon his
lofty brow, and pale from con,eudng
emotions. There were bitter words spo.
ken, even while the sound of reyeiry wa.
horne upon the night wind, and bll,erer
parting ere the morrow.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

n Lrsson in SPEEDING. -" Caleb
spell Aaron" ''' 'e'
"Great Il little a r-o-n--ron."
every well. Ichabod, see II yon
can spell United States"
"Yesysir.a Great country, little
ntry;.T,eyx-us.9
y eco up,' 70 the head"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

Il Problem in Proportion--The Hon.
Dixon II. Lewis Of Alabama. n
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-01-02

Our readers may be pleased with
the following, which was told by
Templeton the vocalist, at one ofhis
entertainments: 4. . T. sn btu
"Nlr. Tcmplcton gave us a char
acteristic anecdote the other night
oil a simple peasant-girl in the Low
lands, who said of her brother, that
''shc could ma SEQ just what it was
made him gang so often and stay so
late to sec one lassie; for her part
she had rather haze the company o
0ne lad than t'centy lasses! % , '.s
We close with one of the best
things we have lately sccn:niI y.ae
y "a tady friend of ours, with a
keen perception of the mdicrous,
mentioned to us the other morning
an expression which she had Just
heard, which surely would have de-
lighted Tom Hood. Speaking of a
friend Recently returned from the
"Flowcry Land" and of his acou-
sitions while in that country, inqu-
ny was made, whether the outside
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
SHERlFFS SALE,

Hoy virtue Of writ Of Fieri Facias is
- sued out Of and under the Seal Of tho
District Court and to me directed against
the goods and chaules, lands and tenements
of Frederick S. Lowell and Reubin II.
Deming, have seized and taken all the
right title and interest that the said Lowell
s. Deming, or either Of them, had on the
3ls, day Of October A. D. 1915 OF any
time afterwards in ard to the following de-
scribed pieces or parcels Of land to wit -
Lot six (6) and seven 81 on the quar-
ter dissection no. six 6l, town no. one ri
north Of range no. twenty three 1881 east,
being on the east side Of the common in
the south ward of the vilag, of Southport.
Also thirty three 1881 feet off Of the north
side of Lot no. two r ir block no. two
RI on the south west fractional quarter of
section no. thirty two 1921 of township no.
two III north of range no. twenty three
T23] in said village oil Southport; also the
south east quarter of the north west quar-
ter of section no. thirty one l3l in towns
ship no. one II north Of range no. twenty
three (23) east, containing forty acres:
also FIVE acres laying due east of and ad
joining the said forty acres, which shall
expose for sale at public vendue as The law
directs on Saturday the 9th day of Nav
next at the city hotel in the village of South.
port at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of SAID
day. Dated this 23d day Of March A. d.
1916. E. R. HUGUNIN,
Sheriff Of Racine county.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07

ment to keep nearly two thirds Of our army
on our south western frontier" He says in
conclusion:
SIN view ofthese circumstances" it ia
nv .judgment,' that san increase Of our ma
val and military force is at this time requir-
ed" TO place the country in suitable state
Of defence. At the same time, ii is my SET
tied purpose TO pursue such course ofpol-
icy as may be best calculated TO preserve,
both with Great Britain and Mexico, an hon
orable peace-which nothing will SO eff
fec,ually promote as unanimity in our coun-
ellis, and a firm maintenance Of all our
rights
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
FIRE !!

For the first time since the establishment
Of our village, we were visited by the de-
struc,ive element in lis wrath, on Friday
night last. The fire broke out in the Green
Cottage store Of O'Connor & Co., and be-
fore it could be effectually checked, six
buildings were destroyed. The buildings
were not very valuable ,being but temporary,
erected on leased land, and the little loss
which has been sustained, was mainly COW
cred by insurance. Our own Office was
DESTROYED for the purpose of arresing the
fire. not however, until we had succeeded
in saving nearly every thing of value. Our
material was somewhat damaged, and OF
course thrown into considerable confusion,
so that il will be impossible for US to APP
pear with our regular edition before Tues
day ofnext week.
AS it seems to be unavoidable that all
villages must sustain more or less damage
of this character, we consider our town ex-
tremely fortunate in escaping SO well as 1t
has. Blu. 20 the untiring exertions o! our
r citizens do we owe it, for it required extra
ordinary effort tosave the buildings in lmme-
uratU f'uuss,.s,y .t,o DIV, which II they had
caught would have made the conhaoaiion
wide spread aad disastr ous The fire COM
pany'partially organized was of great service,
and when their organization becomes more
perfect, they must be highly efficient.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
SHERIFF SALE.

nY virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, issued out
- of and under the seal of the District Court
and to me directed against the goods and chattels
lands and tenements of Thomas Scott have seiz.
ed and taken all the right title and interest Of the
said Scott in and to the following described pieces
or parcels of land, to wit: the north west quarter
fthe south west quarter of section number thirty
COY in township number one (1) north of range
number twenty three (23) east, containing forty
acres, Also all of tie following lot. to wit: COM
menclng at a point eighty eight feet south of tho
north west corner of block no. sixteen 16) themes
running southerly on the west side of said block
forty four (44) feet thence running eastwardly on
line parallel with the north line of said block six
rods thence running northwardly in a line parallel
with the west line OF said block forty four cay
feet thence running nor,hwardy six rods to the
place of beginning. Said block, 40. sixteen 10
situated south of the public square in the south
ward of the village of Southport and on Durkee's
addition more particularly described on a map of
said village surveyed by A. w. Doolittle,-
Which | shall expose for sails a. public vendue 40
the Law directs on Wednesday the 9th day Of A.
pril next at tho City Heteln the village of South
port at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
Dated Feb. IL, A. d. 1916.
Z. r. HUGUNIN.
Sheriff Of Racine County.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
SHERIFF SALE,

By virtue of wri. Of Fieri Faeias isau.
ed out of and under the seal Of the District
Court and to me directed against the goods
and cha,tles Lands and Tenements Of
Vinal Daniels and to me directed and deliv.
cred have seized and taken all Of the
right, title and interest Of the said defend.
ent, which he had on the fifth day Of May,
l645,or any time afterwards, in and 10 tho
following described piece or parcel Of land
situate, lying, and being in the north east
quarter OF section six (6)town one (l) north
Of range twenty three Gay east, and 10
the south part Of the village Of Southport,
described as follows to wit Commence.
ing at point fifty three (53) rods and six
(6) feet southerly Of the north east corner
Of said quarter section, thence running
westwardly in the direction Of tho south
line Of lot number fifteen (l5) in said GUAR.
ter section 10 the highway, thence southsr.
ly along the highway six rods (6) thence
eastwardly in the direction Of the south
line of lot number fifteen (l5) TO the see.
ton line of sections numbers FIVE and six
(5Sj) thence northwardly on said section
line TO the place of beginning; also,pa., Of
lots one and two(i92) in block forty seven
an in the south ward Of the village Of
Southport lying and being in the south
east quarter of section thirty one (3l) town
two ~ north of range twenty three (23)
east, and described as follows to wit: Com.
menceing at point on aain stree, sixty
two (62) feet south of the north east cor
ner Of lot one (D running thence westward
ly on a line parallel ui,h Wisconsin
street eighty eigh, (Ss) feet thence north.
wardly parallel with Main street twenty
four (24) feet, 'hence eastwardly parallel
with saidWisconsin ST. eighty eight (ss)iee:
thence southeriy on Main street to the
place of beginning; which | shall expose
for sale at public yendue as the law directs.
on Tuesday the 14lh day OF April next, a,
the Court House in the village Of Racine,
at one o'clock in the afternoon Of said day,
March I'd, A. ID. ls45.
E. r. HUGUNIN.
Sheriff Of Racine Co.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.

The President has communicated mes.
sage to the Senate in answer to an inquiry
Of that body as to whether in his judgment.
any circumstances connected with, or grow
ing out Of the foreign relation of this coun-
try, require at this time an increase of our
military or naval force. He says: 81 have
TO express the opinion, that wise preeau-
ton demands such increase :" He alIudes
to the extraordinary increase of the British
force, and as that nation is now at peace
with all the world thinks it has reference in
directly to possibility ola rupture with this
country on the Oregon question. Speaking
of our relations with Mexico he says:-"De-
nonstrations Of a character hostile to the
United States continued to be made in Mex
leo, which rendered it proper in my judg-
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
THE TELEGRAPH OFFICE

Will be found over the Cabinet Shop of
S. Holmes, opposite the City Hotel, and
adjoining the site of the old building, where
all calls of business will be attended TO.
Our proper mail book having been lost,
some of our subscribers may fail to receive
their papers. We hope post-masters will
advise US of such cases with as little delay
as possible.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07
HARBOR BILL.

The Harbor and River Bill has passed the
House of Reps. by vote ITO to VI.
1t will probably pass the Senate, but it is
doubtful whether it will be signed by the
President. Ii co ntains $4,000 for South
port; SIS, 200 for Racine, and ST., 900 for
Little Fort.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07

The splendid packet ship Henry
Clay, recently finished, was wrecked on
Squan Beach, N. J. lately. Several lives
were lost; indeed the extent of loss at our
latest dates had not been ascer:ained.-
She belonged to the line of Grinnell, Mn
turn & Co. and cost 10000 dollars.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1846-04-07

"The notice" still drags its slow length
along in the Senate. John C. Calhoun
dsi'vssed n speech on the subject, which the
radicals are not well pleased with. The
Senate evidently does not think with the
House In the matter nor will ii pass the
notice as it came from that body.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-05-09
Urn prnr Az BrooKLYN. N. Y.

NH. a rs
Tho turn out IL the Irish Iaborcfs at The
AtlAaiic Dock Works, in South Brooklyn,
NJ. T., threatens to terminate seriously
Ths contractors having determined 10 put
an new hands, principally Germans, lod
90 the assembling ofthe Irish laborrots 10
urea. numbers, who refused 70 leave tue
grounds. The N. Y. Commercial AdVoF'
;lssr. Of tho ooh inst, sayT:--
"At the time Of this writing, 2o'clock,
p. NJ an immense eroud has
IN the neigborhnud ortho decks, the turn
outs mastering 10 full force, NC Vetman
workmen being taken over by boat loads
and landed u The dock.
"rha u, y. troops arc out and under
ar,ps forming. we believe, a Gordon round
the works, and planted Ia double or hollow
lines through the district. In this disposition
az force they are aided by citizen troops
and va understand q German troop have
enno over 10 the scene
Cannon also are plessted IN u co.u'nan'
ding position, and tho most elective
means are taken 10 defend those who are
willing 10 work, and to protect tho proper
~ Of tho contractors. II II TO be hoped that
this determination on tho part OF the
authorities to resist any force 'hut might
bo pmployod To drive the new men from
their work win deter tho turn.ouIs from
any farther hostile proceedings.
"Crent excitement prevails, which will
not be allayed until tho removals are
effected and the men allowed peaoeab'y to
pursue their uvocations."
LArnR-Apri 22.-Et is not likely
that there viii Be any farther disturbance.
All was QUOT as wo came past thus NOR,
mag. To-day moro laborers will DO sent
over and the work will bo prosecuted with
out delay. On Monday night, asa German
in the employ Of tho co'1pany' VINO mad
been Instrumental in engaging the Ger
mans, was riding along on h"fsebAgk' no
was shot AT from a shanty, and two balls
took effect 10 the back Of his neck. We
understand that though not dangerously,
he il seriously wounded.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-05-09

A LApy's CooLNBss.-Whsn the
steamboat Louis Philippe was snagged
recently near Vieksbarg, much alarm
existed among the passengers, and sevofal
incidents occurred, one or which we will
relate. Col--,who had four young Ia
dies pndet his charge, immediately ran 70
tho ladies' cabin. 10 appfise them OF Their
danger, crying out IN u sten'orIan voice.
for them to"hurry dressing, that tho boa
was sinking and they wonldall be drowned
One Of tho ladies' replied, with the groatesl
GOODNESS imaginable, Then Colonel IN thai
case shafo will be no necessity OF dress
tnp,s.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-05-09

NApoLEoN's HEARr.-AGter the death
of Napoleon, his heat was taken out by
his English physician, to he embalmed.
This physician laid the heart in n large
silver dish, and poured cold water over
il. lie then placed q burning wax taper
on ench side &c tho dish, which was N the
middle Of d table, and went To bed in the
same roam; but having, Of course, become
excited by his singular employment, he
had no sound sleep. While lying in u
half dreaming state, he was completely
artonsed BY a flushing ia the silver dish
A shudder passed over him~he knew no.
Whit TO think Of the singular occurencet
and remained perfectly still: but in moment,
more he heard a fall, aud starting up L.
discovered the cause Of his alarm, or sur
Prise. A moustrous rat had drawn the heart
from the dish TO the floor, and was in the
very act Of dragging ii to his hole. In
another moment, that heart, for which
half the globe was too narrow, would have
become the suppe: of a common rat.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1846-05-09
PROBATE SALE.

Succession Of d. Hunter, deceased.
Will be sold by the undersigned, at the
Court House, in the town of Baton Rouge,
on the 18th Of May ls4e, the following
property belonging to the Succession d
the late David Hunter, viz
The undivided half of tract ofland con.
tanning forty sever acres more or less, a
about 90 miles north of Baton Rouge, one
Baton Rouge Bayou, bounded north by
land formerly belonging to W. NJ Chris.
tan and west by w G Carney, and north
by school section.
Also the undivided half Of twenty eigh
acres of land, situated one mile from TIT
Mississippi, bounded BY Col. Hicky N. s.. and
West and East by NJ. Bradford.
Terms Of saIe-payabIe on the let. OF Jan
usry ls47, in note with approved security and
mortgage retained till final payment and eight
per cent interest after due.
Gil. TESTER, P.J.
april lilo.