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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12
MISSOURI RIVER LANDINGS.

We give below correct and accurate
list OF the distance between different towns
and landings on the Missouri river, as far up
as Iowa Point:
Mouth Of Missouri river 90 90
Saint Charles 25 a.
Port Royal IS 20
St. Adams IA
Mount Pleasant 8 80
South Point 5 81
Washington 9 80
Marthasville Landing 2 81
New Point Landing e5
Pinkney 8 lO4
Herman Loutre Island l31l7
Iron Point III
Mouth Gasconade 1875
Portland 10 1885
Smiths and Young's Landing 10 l45
Mouth Bear Greek $50
French Village 154
Cote San de Sen 1866
Mouth Usage 8 1853
Jefferson City 10 l68
Stones Point IFS
Marion 8 1888
Nashville 10 1893
Noun, Vernon 1893
Roctreport 8 2O6
Boonville 10 2l8
Mouth Lamine e26
Arrow Rock 8 234
Bluff Port II 245
Glasgow 4 249
Mouth Charlton $50
Old Jefferson 257
Apologize Landing s a65
Brunswick Is $50
Mouth Grand river 1 28l
De Wit 8 $50
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12
DOct. A, s. Dinwiddie,

CRATEFUL for past patronage still continues
VI to offer his MEDICAL SER VICES 10 the
citizens of Howard County.
0rOfice on the South East side of the public
square, where he can usually be found in the day;
at nipht-at his residence, Sd door below the Bank.
Fayette, April 10th, ls47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-12

RESULTS OF THE WAR.-The United States and
Mexico have been engaged in war twelve months;
and it is yet doubtful whether there is better
prospect of peace than Immediately succeeding the
battles near hlatamoras. We have inflicted great
injury on the enemy, having killed and wounded
some ten thousand Of her soldiers and taken pos
session of vast tracts of her territory. But we
have suffered greatly in return. 1t is estimated
in letter from Washington city, that our loss
in killed and wounded is 3,0lJ, and that there
have died of the climate 2,5O0-makinG together
500 men who have been either wounded or lost
to the country in battle or by sickness. Amongst
those who have been killed and wounded are some
of the noblest spirits of the land-men who were
calculated to be ornaments to the country. The
writer above referred to, thus sums up our losses:
In the operations around Matamoras, in
killed and wounded, 800 men.
At Monterey. 500"
At Buena Vista, 500
In Incidental skirmshing within the
line of Taylor's operations, 200"
In the operations in New Mexico, kill
ed and wounded, 900"
In California, $50"
At Vera Cruz and neighbOrhood, 80 d"
| At Alvarado, in the attack of Commo-
dore Conner, say 10"
| In the attack of Capt. Hunter, 90"
At Cerro Gordo including the march
there, 800"
| Total killed and wounded, 500
Died of the climate, $500
Total, 5,5l0men
The territories of the enemy occupied by our
forces, comprehend, says the writer, ian area Of
eight hundred thousand square miles, equal to ff-
teen such divisions of Territory rs the State of
| New York. Besides this, we have possession of
Vera Cruz and several other places; and, perhaps,
of the city of Mexico itself.
| The writer sets do xn the cost Of the war for
the year psst, at fifty millions of dollars. We
think it probable that 1t Will reach nearly double
that amount when all expenses shall have been
paid. This heavy outlay is an inevitable conse-
Iuuence of the war-hence every wew Of
the country must desire to see peace restored,
Baltimore CtPrer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

couldn't keep warm in bed. Got up and
stopped the broken window with my coat
and veSt--no use lroze toe and tip of my
nose before morning.
Thursday.-Cold gander again. Fcltve-
ry much discouraged TO see the gander not
half gone-went visiting for dinner and sup
per, slept abroad, and had pleasant dreams.
Friday Breakfast abroad. Dinner at
Mr.. BIS, cold gander and hot potatoes,
last very good-ate three and went to school
quite contented. Supper.-Cold ganderand
no potatoes, bread heavy, and dry-had the
headache. and couldn't eat; Peggy much
concerned, had fire built in the square
room, and thought she and had better sit
there out Of the noise---went TO bed early.
Peggy thought too much sleep bad for the
headache.
Satnrday Breakfast, cold gander and
hot Indian Jonny cake-did very well, glad
to come off so. Dnner.-Cold cander again ;
didn't keep school this weighed
and found that | had lost six pounds the last
week, grew alarmed, had talk with Mr..
b, and concluded that had boarded out his
share.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

And when at the mornings first light the
weeping mother and sisters of the condemn
ed knelt at her feet and prayed for one word
Of intercesSion, Qor they knew that even
yet she could save that son and brother if
she would but ask his life of her father. J
wherin the agony of their souls, they spoke
Of his youth, beauty, and bravery, all now
about 10 be buried in the tomb OF disgrace,
with cold stern look as if her inmoSt veins
were frozen, she answered.
"Ile would have made me fathcrlessr'
And while in that energy of despair that
would not listen TO refusal, they yet knelt
in their tears and applications, the first ray
of the mornings sun cast its soft ray upon
her check, quick, rafting volley Of mus
kerry was heard in the direction Of the Re-
trio. AS its sound struck her ear she gasp
ed, her tall and graceful form quivered lik c
an aspen leaf amid the gale, she staggered
towards the window, and as she saw the
white wrcaths Of smoke rise high towards
the sky over the spot where now lay his
corpse, she murmured:
''God have mercy on his soul - and fain-
led.
Duty had triumphed overlovc and mercy,
but terrible had been the struggle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
A SChoOlmaster Boarding Refund.

Etract from the journal of Vermont
schoolmastcr, published in a Vermont paper:
Monday.-Went to board at Mr.. B-'s-
had baked goose for dinner; supposed
from its size, the thickness of the skin and
other venerable appearances, 10 have been
one OF the first settlers of Ncmont-madc
a slight impression on the pa,riarch's breast.
Supper.-Cold goose and potatoes; fami-
ly consisting of the man, good wife, daugh.
ter Peggy, four boys, pompey the dog. and
Il brace of cats. Fire built in the square
room about O'Clock, and pile of wood by
the fireplace. Saw Peggy scratch her fin
gers, aud couldn't take the hint-felt sguca-
miSh about the stomach, and talked of going
TO bed; Peggy looked sullen, and put out the
lire IN the square room--wcnt TO bed, and
dreamed of having eaten quantity of stone
wall.
Tuesday gandcr for breakfast.
swamp tea, and some nut cake. Dinner
The legs. &c., of the gandor done up warm
one nearly dispatched. Supper. The
other leg, &c. cold. Went TO bed Ms Peggy
was carrying in the fire to the square room
and dreamed was mud turtle. and got
on my back and could not get over again,
"tuncSuay'- IoIu Saiiuer Tor breakfast;
complained of sickness. and could eat moth
ing. Diuncr.-Wings. &c. of the gaudcr
warmed up-did my best to destroy them
for fear they should be left for supper--did
no, succeed; dreaded supper all the after
noon. Supper-lIotj jenny cakes felt great
~ revived, thought had got clear or the
gander, and went to bed for good nights
rest -disappointed, very cold night, and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

The Trio ForeS.-Mrs. Child, in her let
tiers to the Boston Courier, vouchcs for the
authenticity of the following curious Incl
dent in natural history
ole (the naratoD was one day in the
fields near a stream where several geese
were swimming. Presently he saw one of
them disappear under the water with a sud
den jerk. While he looked for her TO rise
again, he saw fox emerge from the water
and trot otto the woods with the uniortu-
nate goose in his mouth. He CHANGED to 90
III direction where ii was easy for man
to watch his movements. lie carried his
burden TO recess under an overhanging
rock. Here he scratched away q mass OF
dry leaves, and he scooped hole. hid his
treasure within and covered it up carefully.
Then Oh he went to the stream again, en-
tered some distance beyond the flock, and
iloated noiselessly along, with merely the
up of his nose above the water. But this
time he was not so fortunate in his manu,u-
vreS. The geese by some accident took the
alarm, and flew away with loud cackling.
The fox, finding himself defeated, walked
OIL in direction opposite the place where
his victim was buried. The man uncover
cd the hole, put the goose in his basket. re-
placed the leaves carefully, and stood pa
hently at distance, to watch further pro-
ceedings. The sly thief was seen returning
with another fox, that he had invited to dine
with him. They trotied along right merri-
ly, swinging their tails, snulling tie air, and
Smacking their lips, in anticipation Of rcl
repaSt. When they arrived underline rock
Reynard eagerly scratched away the leaves
but 10! his dinner had disappeared. liz
looked at his companion, and plainly saw
by his countcnance that he more than mis-.
doubted whether any goose was ever there
as pretended. lie evidently considered hi.
friends hospitality was al sham, and him
self insulted. His contemptuous cxprcssio,
was more than his mortified host could bear
Though conscious of generous intentions, h,
felt that all assurances TO that effect woulc
be regarded as lies. Appearances were Ger
tainly much against him, for his tail slunl
between hislcgs. and he held his head down
looking sideways. with n sneaking glanc,
at his disappointed companion. Indignan
at what ne supposed TO be an attempt to &c
up character for generosity on false pre-
fences, the offended guest seized his unfor
tunate host. and cuifed him most unmerci
fully. Poor Reynard bore the infictiol
with the utmost patience, and sneaked of
| as conscious that he had received no NOR,
than might be naturally expected under tn,
circumstances"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
Conquest Of Illinois,

we lind in the recent proceedings of the
Kentucky Historical Society, the following
Interesting statement with regard TO the
country north OF the Ohio. 1t is well known
to the accurate student of history, that Count
DE NERG ENNEs was ever willing to sacrifice
American interests for the benefit Of France,
and that once before, he insisted upon trca-
ty with England, highly disadvantageous to
the colonies, which was refused, even at the
hazard Of losing the French alliance
"Ihc Importance Of the conquest of the
Illinois country TO the United States, is but
little known. II secured beyond doubt, the
whole territory west the Ohio river 10 our
country. This declaration bold as it may
appear, is verified by the secret history of
the treaty Of Paris, in 1882. Mr.. Oswald
the commissioner appointed on the part Of
Great Britain to negotiate a treaty of peace
proposed as the basis Of limits, to make the
Ohio river the northern boundary of the
United States. Under the representations
ofthe French minister, Count dc Vcrgennes,
by whose judgment the American commits
slonerS IN their instructions were TO be gui-
ded. DIR. Franklin acceded to the proposed
boundary. The question was rot regarded
at irSt Of much import. Upon reflection,
however, Mr.. John Adams, who was Sec
onded by Mr.. jay, resisted the proposition
OF the British commissioner. as approved by
Count de Nergcnnes, and accedcd TO by DR..
Franklin, upon the ground that the territory
north and west Of the Ohio river. had been
conquered by Gen. George Y. Clark in IT'S.
and was THAT time in the occupation Of the
United States. This AZ that time. broke up
the conference. Dr. Franklin recommend
ed our commissioners TO yield the point, and
make the Ohio the line, as il was important
To secure the treaty, which was so desirable
in other respects for America. Mr.. Adams.
with iirnness which appeared akin TO stub
bornneSS, resisted every proposition TO re-
llnquiSh the territory which had been con-
qnercd by Clark i'll his Illinois campaign.
Mr.. Jay cOncurrcd with Mr.. Adams, and
thus Mr.. Franklin and the parties to the ne
COLLATION. found that Mr.. \. was inGexible.
Oswald tried every way possible to secure
the boundary he had proposed; and even
mad third persons engaged TO aid Him: but
through those persons he learned the mOrti-
tying intelligence that Mr.. Adams had de-
clared his determination TO write home ur-
glnG his government 10 carry on the war so
long as they could maintain a single soldier
III the field, in preference to accepting such
boundary, and Mr.. o. being under per-
emptory orders to conclude a treaty at all
hazards, and on the best terms possible, then
proposed the line rs II now stands.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
Mean Men,

"Ive known some mean men in my time.
lhere was Mr.. Oyerreach, now: he was so
mean that he always carried a hcn'in his
gig-box when he travelled, TO pick up the
oats his horse wasted in the mangcr, and
lay all egg for his breakfast in the morning.
And then there was Hugo Zimmerman,
who made his wife dig potatoes to pay for
the marriage license. lawyer" lie con-
tinued, addressing himself TO Barclay. 81
must tell you that story about Hugo. for it's
not bad one, and good stories, like pota-
toes, amt 50 plenty as they used to be when
| was boy. Hugo is n neighbor Of mine,
though considerably older than be; and a
mean ncighbor he is, too. Well, when he
was going to get married TO Gretchen Kelp.
he goes down 10 ParSon Rogers at Digby,
to get license.
,''Parson," says he, "wha; is the price of
license -
"Siy dollars" says he.
"SiX dollars" said Hugo, CHATS dread
fulsight money Couldn't you take less -
''No," says he, CHATS what they cost Inc
at the Secrctary'S Office at IIalilaXn
swell, how much do you AK for publish
ing in church, them"
"NothinG," says the parson.
"Well,' says Hugo, ''that'S so cheap.
can't expect You to give any change back.
! think I'll be published. How long does it
take?"
"Thrce Sundays
"Three Sundays" says Hugo. "Wcl,
that's long time, too. But three Sundays
only make a fortnight after all; two for the
covers and one for the inside like; and six
lS n lI IA, "a
man 10 throw away. must wait.o
$50 off he went jogging towards home, n
looking about as mean as n new-shoared
sheep; when all at once bright thought
came into his head, aud back he went as
fast as his horse could carry him."
"Parson," says he, "livc changed my
mind. Here's the six dollarS-I'l tie the
knot tonight with my tongue that can't
undo with my teeth"
"Why, what in nature is the meaning of
all this :" says the pnrSon.
"Why,' says Hugo, ssrvc been cyphcr-
ing il out in my head, and its cheaper than
publishing banns after all. You see. SIR. it's
potato digging time. and if wait TO be call
ed in church, her father will have her two
weeks work for nothing, and MS hands are
scarce and wages high, if marry her to-
night she can begin TO dig our own to-mor-
row; and that will pay FOR the license and
Just seven shillues over; for there amt n
man in all Clements that can dig and carry
MS many bushels n day as Gretchen can.
Aud besides, fresh wives, like fresh ser
wants, work Ike smoke at first, hut they gct
surcy and lazy after awhilc.-IiC IN Cot
ony. by Sam 'ticE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

Docs.--The Australian dognever barks;
indeed, it is remarked by MIR. Gardiner. in
a work entitled "7'hc Music Of Nature"
thrt "dogs in state of nature, never bark
they simply whine, howl. and growl; this
explosive noise is ouly found rmong those
which are domeSticated.' Somuni speaks
ofthc shepherds dogs in The wlds Of Egypt
as not having this faculty, and Columbus
found the dogs which lie hail previously
carried to America, 10 have lost their pro-
penSity TO barking. The barking of dug
is an acquired iacplty---an effort to speak,
which he derives from his association with
mar. tr
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
MlIDENIiOOD.

. thou child of many prayers!
Life hath understandable hath snaresi
Care and age come lmawarcs!
Like the swell Of some sweet tune,
Morning rises into noon.
May gIdcs onward into June,
Childhood is the borgh where sl,mbcrcd
Buds and blossoms many numbered =
On that bough with SHOWS encountered.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
1)ortrn.
EMPIRE OF WOMAN.


Her nights gcnteness-show inncth sway
BY soft word, and softer look: fed,
Where she, the gentle loving one, hath fail
The proud or stern might yet succeed.
Strength, power, and majesty belong to man,
They make the glory native to his life,
But sweetness is woman's attribute,
BY that she has rcigned, and by that will
reign.
There have been some who with might
or mind
Have won dominion-but they never won
The dearcr empire of the beautiful:
Sweetest sovcreigns of their natural lowell
ness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

TIE Emperor Of RHSSi0.--Thc emperor is
fifty years old. lie seems to be in perfect
health. and moves about among his people
i'll the most fearless manner. 4 few weeks
ago he was in Warsaw II and hesitatcd not
to go on foot. openly among the crowd
which was before his palace, at night e!l;
just as if he were a common man. And yet
every body knew him II would have been
easy TO Kill him. one would think. \ poor
carpenter fell from the top Of house in that
city, and was killed, Just as the emperor
passed in his carriage. Instantly he sprang
out, took up the dying man in his arms, and
did every thing that he could lorhim. When
he saw that life was extinct, and not till
then, he entered his carriage again. The
next day he sent very handsome sum to
the poor afflicted father of the unfortunate
young man. II u fire occurs in ST. Peters
burg, he is ut il as soon as il is possible. and
SO is his SON the hcir npparcn aud no men
are more active IN trying TO put it out. On
such occasions, the emperor is oIch seen
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

\ writer in the Boston Times, describing
visit TO the Penitcntiary at Philadelphia,
thus speaks of an interview between Mr..
SCATrERC GOD. the humane Warden of the
prison, and young man who was about to
enter on his Imprisonment. Few will read
it without deep emotion:
We passed out to the ante-room again
where we encountered a new conner, who
had reached the prison as we entered. He
had been sent up for five years, on charge
OF cmbezzlcncnt.
lie was elegantly attired in the latest
style OF fashion, and possessed all the non
chdiGRce and devil-may- appearance of
gcntcel rowdy. He twirled his watch
chain, looking particularly knowing ct a
couple Of ladies who CHANGED to be present.
and seemed utterly indifferent about himself
or the predicament he was placed in The
Warden read his commitment, and address
ed him with
"Charlcs, | am sorry TO see thee here"
SIT can't be helped, old fellow"
"What is thy age. Charles"
"Twenty- three"
"a Philadelphian -
"Well-kinder, and kinder not.'
"Ihee has disgraccd thySelf, sadly"
"Wcll, amt troubled, old cocks
"rhee looks not like a rogue"
"Matter of opinion -
"i'hcc was well situated''--
"YeS-well enough
SIN good employ
"Wel-so so."
"And thee has parents? 2"
"YcS"-
"Pcrhaps thee hast a mother, Charles 2"
The convict had been standing during this
brief dialogue perfectly unconcerncd and
reckless, until this last interrogatory was
put. Had a thunderbolt struck him he could
not have fallen more sudden than he did
when the name of smother" fell on his ear !!
He sank into a chair-a torrent of tears
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
DIR. j. PEARSON,

Physician, Surgeon & Deniisi- OHdwo, IN.
Offers his professional services to the inhabit
ants Of Ottawa and vicinity. Office at his resi-.
dencc on Columbus street.
=. S.--Df. j. still continues to perform opcr.
atoms in all the various branches of DgNrIsrpY.
Charges 10 correspond Nth The times
March ~, lSd7.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
III. w. HOPKINS, Nj. ID.

Physician Is Surgeon OVGtrG, IN.
Offers his professional services to the citizens
of Ouava-and vicinity. Office over Walker q
Hicklng's store, where he may be found a, all
times except when absen, on professional bust.
ness. Aug 6 1886
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

He t"uNTRyMAN AND CLAM Sour
\ few days ago, just before dinner time, a
hungry looking man entered the reicctory
OF Mr.. Warner, dpropoundcd the unusual
interroeatory-
SIS this the place where they keep claim
soup -
'.les, sir" said Mr.. Warner, show mucl,
viii you have?"
"Wen," replied the customer, 81 guess
I'll take three cents WORTH"
"JArce cents trorfh!" exclaimed the rs.
tonished host "why man live, where in
the world are you going to put three cents
worth? You certainly wont pretend 10 eat
that quantity at one time ~
GLOW do you sell it 2" asked the aston.
iShcd country man.
"One cent gallon ~
',Well, I'll try gallon,' said the couh:
tryman as he leisurely took a seat in one of
the boxes.
Mr.. Warren who felt in the humor for n
Joke measured out gollon of clam soup,
and had it carried to the customer. He
commenced devouring it, and after several
temporary suspensions i'll cider TO wine
away the pcrspiraton, and breathe free, he
at length found the bottom of the SOUP dish.
MIR. W. inquired of the customer whether
he didn want more. lie replied negative
ly and inquired of Mr.. Warner
GLOW in the world do you manage TO
make soup so cheap" ,F
"Why," said Mr.. Warner, "In the sprinp
we buy about 100 clams-put them INTO q
hos>hcad of water, and by occasionally
throwing in few crackers, and sufficient
pepper and salt, in few weeks we have
the soup ready for use, and can keep il the
whole year rouud."
"Wcll, now, amt that first rate 4? What
d'you ask for the receipt 20
"For county right, ask 500; $50 for
a township! and So for family right!,
"That'll just suit us, for we don't get clans
whar ! live, more than once year. Tho
next time ! come down l guess I'll buy
Family right! I'm desperate fond of clan.
soup mYcb'- Trenton State tia-e,,c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24

The Thing Called Quen.- Our Canada
neighborS talk about tie .'things called Pres
idents." A young girl by reason Of an mr.
rangement made some two hundred years
ago, is placed at the head of a great empire,
WHEN only eighteen Years old. She is The
daughter of a estate panper,' whose lack
OF brain was provcrbial, the grand daughter
OF man who became a hopeless idiot, and
The niece of a prolligate debauchee and
hearilcss husband, whose character II Is al
most indecent TO mention. She is possessed
OF rather inferior talents, both natural and
acquired, is not Of all remarkable for the
beauty or dignity Of her person, and her
voice in an ordinary family would not be re-
garded safe in some discussion upon the
purchase of new lace or the fit Of gown.
Her temper is somewhat akin to vinegar in
its nature, and her husband whom she Gle
waited from pauper German principally TO
her bed and throne, is the laugh Of .Conti-
mental Europe. She is in fact a female pup
pet, whom ministers manage as suits their
notions, and TO whom Colonists and travel
ing showmen are proud and boastful OF in
PRODUCTION. She is the thing called Queen!
--Roo,. Ere. Gae. rs @ 'deWnoa
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
Dr.. JOSEPH STOUT.

Physician & Surgeon Ordra, IN.
Offers his professional services To the ci,zcus
OF Ottawa and vicinity. Once at his residence
on the new public square, June II. iSl7
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
A. II. ROWLAND.

Physician and Surgeon Otard. IN.
Re, dcucc on the hill a CIV doors west Of the
Fox River House. O'lce the snric MS hereto.
fore occupied 10y HOtcIahd and PEARSON, in
Reddick's Block.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-09-24
Dr.. p. SCHERMEHORN,

Physician & Surgeon- Otiawa, H.
OfItrs his prolc. sional services to the citizens
OF Ottawa aud vicinity. Office on Columbus
street, between Canal aud CLIFTON.