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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Extract from l,!er written by g,tlcmau 10
Iceland II his brother in this place. Al the III
formation We receive from ,hls unhappy people,
goes fur!her,o coLlirn the depIorab'e situation Of
the poorer classes IA Ireland.
INSEsRuisE, AprlI 3Oh, 1911
D.gr BnMtr
/ Your I,tcr, which was dated on the rs h OF
Decembcr last, came to hsnl ON the 18th OF Feb
rusry and It was really treat to hear from that
country anil to Gnd that YOU onl your family
Were Ell wing good heal h. | would have an
swerej yours hcf re, only was still waiting lor
HE DRAFT which you promised to send me; and
as it did not come to hand, was afraid Iha, some
accident or mistake had taken place.
You are not aware suppose Of the kind oi
place this is at present. The county is reduced
To the greatest want aud misery, by the fam.nr:
there is no food in Iceland for man nor beast cS.
cept that which comes from America: the corn,
ipr the most part, was blasted and as for pola.
oes, they we're all blasted in one night. The
deaths uie Numerous throughout iceland, that
1t is supposed more than onc-haf the population
will be gone before September next. Those who
are able, are emigraimg to America; and those
"hu have no means, are put into pooi-hJu,es.
There is ore Of these houses at Lismokca, and
they are dying there at the rate Of from ten 10
sixteen daily.
|, appears that the people Of America commits.
crate very much the distress Of LELAND. There
has been large Subscriptions raised in different
part. Of the NV World, AID sent over here for
The relief Of the poor-onl many families in this
neighborhood have been saved from starvation
by small supplies sent them by their friends in
America. To tell the truth, only that had q
little saved, would have been very badly ofr,
was out Of provisions since November last, and
have spent lor food sincc then not less than thr-
ty-two pounds.
Oatmeal "a - per barrel Indian do 1909,
and every thing else accordingly. No potatoes.
Corn wa. 2. Al. per stone, aud the Landlords
when they found the jesolaiion spreading, push,
- for The rents, bu, could not get it from
lost Of lhem.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Beautiful lea IF Gm. CGss.- During the
discussion Of Mr. Crillendcn's resolution flr the
relief Of Ireland, Gen. Cas-, in speaking of the
employment, Of our ships of var for the transpor.
talion of the National Offering in the shape Of
bread siuiIs to the sufferers, thus beautifully ex.
pressed himself .---' It would be q beautiful lrb.
ute to the advancing spirit Of The age. The mes
senger Of death would thus become a messenger
Of life the agents of destruction, agents of pre-
servation; and our eagle, which has flown above
them, and carried our arms to the very coas's u
Ireland, would thus become the signal Of hope
where il has been the signal Of defiance. shall
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

And sW they eome.-Nine emigrun, team,
passed through our city yesterday morning on
their way to Stephenson county in this State
There were some dozen families, all of very re-
spectacle appearance and evidently "weIl Off
in the world; they hail from Union county
Pennsylvania.
These emeran,s, who come with their teams
by land from Penn ylvania, southern New York
Obi, and Indiana are daily passing through thi,
city, in greater or less numbers, and seeking
home on our broad and fertile prarios. Every
steamboat and propeller comes loaded with emf
grants from the eastern states or from the OLD
world, and still there is room.-- Chicago Demo
erat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

General 1aybr in FraHce.-The European
Times says the news If Tayl or's last victory was
received with great enthusiasm in Fnnce "Old
Rough and Ready $ hpIy to Santa Aunas sum
mons to surrender is greatly admired for its no.
ble simplicity, and have head several French
men declare that it will live in history, Ike Ma
puleon's address to Lis soldiers at the bat
tie Of the Pyramids, OF like his spirit.sli,.
ring remarks on seeing the sun rise on the field
VI Aus;cflitz."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Eriesire Frdud!-Ihe Madison (Wscon-
SIM Argus announces the discovery, within the
last few days, Of an Astounding fraud upon the
people and territory. 1t appears, from recent
Scrip. known 10 have been once paid out OF the
funds provided by the General Government have
been re-ssued at different places and are again in
circulation. No doubt exists, according TO the
Argus, that thousands Of dollars are anpat, and
it is feared that the fraud is as extensive as it has
been successful The Argus promises full ex.
pose Of this nelarious Transaction, aud Of the per
potfa,ors Of tho fraud.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04
Correspondence of the .firc Trader"
Lenerjrom The L Lifor
NUMBER NXNlN.

sALrlLlu, FsH ca ApnI p 1917.
Exceedingly dull times. Not even suhslau-
tial camp rumor anoa'. MAJOR Butter, the favor.
lite payma.tcr OF the Volunteers, is fo'kire over
the yellow boys" to the soldiers, which euga.
ecs the chi,f sl.eution.
There WIS some tllk few days ago, that q. n.
rsyl. would march Us TO San Luis, The rity Of
Mexico, &c, If the Volunteers were willing 10
20; bu, presume it was merely talk. \ ma
joriiy. haze no doubt, would like the trip but
there are many whose business aud families
make il more Of an object to get 10 their homes,
than to the Halls Of the Moulc7umas.
Not the most distant prospect If lighting in
tbs direction. Indeed. 1t is in contemporaries, !
believe, alter the Volunteers leave, entirely 10
abandon this post oul nll back on Moote'cy.
Tba, cipy i, after all the icy to the cou' try il
this d,ucliyn, o,d there can be ,iule olJ ct Ia
holding I'm, place,
We Will leave iur home a, soon es NOW uo'P,
can come up to relieve Us. Gen. TAYLOR says
,h,r, Is 10 need Of Us day beyond thcir arrival
But tina, vii! be several week, yet. We viii
not be here beyond the 2J.h Of Juuc, and viii
doubtless be discharged at Orleans.
Some Indignation about can at the New Or.
leans lccuuuts of the ba tie. Slight tie Vol n
,eer regiment. too much, and drlraol from the
brittany Of ID, victory, hy laying TOO much
stress upon the strength Of our position. There
IS no doubt, after our lcn faux was turned, the
Ne,ioans had the advantage Of the ground. BE.
sides their batteries rahtd The Whole field, hllr
nurs hal 10 b. shifted continually, and could rake
hut particular point at a time. Our chances
would have been as good and better on a level
plan We hid a line Of three miles to defend.
and were exposed, while the MeSjcans coulI
dodge into ravincs. Oar position would have
beeu mprcgnahlc, If a strong battery had been
stationed at the beginning of the action Oh our
extreme hiD; but Santa Anna gaining this point
irst, be clearly had the srounJ on as.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

A W rican Girl Fred.-At Moucluva, good
booking Mexican girl, 10 years of age, was held
in seryItude as poem, having been sold by her
father 10 pay debt. She was about to be trans
i,rrcd to another master, and was very much
DISTRESSED at it. Gen. Shields happened to hear
OF it, aud inquired what was the amour, Of the
debt for which the girl was held in honda &c -
He was iufrned the debt was fire doiiirs. Small
as this sum was, 1t is not probable that she ever
could have paid il. Without further inquiry,
the General promptly paid the debt, an restored
her to freedom. The poor girl was overcome
with gratitude, and filling upon her knees, would
have kissed his feet if he would have permitted it..
Dying her tears, she returned to her iaiher's
house rcjoicine--pcrhaps TO enjoy life in freedom
--PerhaPs 10 BE- sold again.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

1t has been ascertaincd by the Postmaster OF
Baltimore that Spanish coin taken at the jcprc-
cia,cI value will not dctrty the expense Of re.
coinage. The Spanish coins, taken at the office
their nominal rates Of - -! and q cents,
amounted to 5000 10. On rc-coiuing them, they
yielded, according to the certificate from the
mint. S63l o! showing difference in favor OF
the Spanish coin, rated q, lis deprecated value
Of SOP p. This sum to be- subject to the ey.
p'n,e Of transportation to the mint plymcu, of
expenses Of agent &c, aud woo'I n, be su.I.
Glen, Tor the purpose.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04
SALTtLLo VI r. ca, !
February 27ih 1917. s

SALTtLLo. Mr. ca, !
February 27'h 1917. s
In reSu0.ing tie command Of SoIHio,
the commanding c6icer dccmS II pro.
per 10 issue Tie foHowiHg orders:
/. All Privaes and teamslers belonging
TO the American Army now in SallIlo,
unless wounded or on detached service,
will immediately Join their respective
commands: and such found here after
O'Clock will be confined in the prison.
2. All Mexicans, except the Police, are
ordered 10 confne themselves to their
houses after sunset. Any found in the
streets after that time will be fired upon.
3. All Mexicans without families or
property holders are ordered 10 leave Sal.
illo in IL hours,
A. No Mexican family will be permit.
ted 10 leave the city without permission
Of the commanding officer. All families
tina, have left the city are invited to return
under pledge from the commanding of
iicer Of protection 10 their persons and
property.
5. The sale Of liquor is forbidden any
person violating this oider, If an Amer.
can, will be imprisoned and sent out Of
the country by the first train; if Mexi'
can, they will be punished by confscat
ing all their property, and such other pun
ishment as may be ordered by cour
martial. not excepting death.
6. All persons arriving in, or depart
ing from the city, must report 10 the com
mandlng officer.
Z. The Mexican Authorities will be
held responsible for the strict compliance
with this order on the part Of the MeXi.
cans, and the officer of the day ON the
pant of the Americans.
s. Tattoo will beat at 0 o'clock, afcl
which time all persons found in the streets
will be arrested.
The city clock will govern the time.
W. b. WARREN,
IT, Col and CIV Of Saltillo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Old Ggn.--We saw yesterday at the railroad
who took it from Mexican on the field Of Buena
Visa. Thepiecc is about seventy years old, and
Of English make. II is most uncoulh and clumsy
land through the corrosive operations of "lhree
score aud ten" It's appearance indicates more
danger to the possessor than to the wight who
my brave the fire from its mnz1le. The lock is
big enough Tor the business ola thirty-two pound
er, and the whole coGce' ght save field from
the dclrcdItions Of crows " ..hout the expense Of
ammunition. - CtHcin. jour.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Occupation u Mer'co-Ihe Vera Cruz Eagle,
an American paper established in the captured
city, estimates the number of men which will
be required to garrison Mexico in the event of a
peace not being conquered, at fJrty-sevcn resi-
ments, or forty thousand men, to be stationed as
follows: One regiment at Tampico, one in Vera
Cruz two in Jalapa, six in Puebla, sixteen in
Mexico, three in Victoria, one in Maamoros.
three in OsJacn, three in Guanajunlo three in
Zacatecas, four in San Luis Potosi three in d.
range, two in chihuahua, ono in S4,iilo, and
five in Guajasjara.
The expense Of maintaining this atmy the cd
itor sets down at .fflecn millions Of GoA1rs per
dnnum. lie estimates revenue from the new
tariff Of l3 coo, OOO and recommends the impo.
sition of a direct tax on the towns in our posses.
sion Of 81 ono 600; thus leav NC a surplus ia the
Treasury, instead Of drawing from it. lie far
Their estimates, If permanent possession should
be kept of the county, that the sales Of the pub.
lie lands, by encouraging immigration from The
United States and EueNpe. would annually o..
mount to more than one-lurh Of the above
sum.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Lau4ljk.-rhe citizens Of Clinton county,
in this State, held a meeting, II ieew days since,
upon the occasion Of the departure Of volunteers,
aud formed an association under the name OF
"Soldiers Relief Sneiely," and pledged their
sacred honor, ,ha, they would, in no case, see
the families Of The volunteers suffer, for any com.
fort OF attention, Ia sickness or in health, during
.heir absence. Neighborhood committees were
appointed, aud arrangements made to carry ou'
the design OF the Society.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04
Another Gail for Volunteers.

WASIINGroN Ul1T, May y, lSI,.
d ar Sir
understand that an order wi be this dav is.
,ucd 10y the Secretary Of War, ia raisiug anoth-
er regiment of Volunteers in Illinois, in addition
to the one already reported have this from a
source to be relied upon, aud communicate /, to
you that You may advise the uuncrous readers
If the Democrat Of the f-ct if you think proper
to do 81.
M news has been received here from Mexico
hot what YOU will have seen before this reaches
you. Gen, Shields was at Jilapa, and it is be-
Ieved will rccoVer-so states private letters from
there Chicagg Democrat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

A Hermit The Cincinnati Enquirer speaks
OF an old man Who for the last fifteen years has
lived in rayine on the side hill near The corpor-
alton line Of that city. lie lives entirely alone
IN hut built with his own hands, aud holds
communication with no one. The children Of
The ncighborhood sometimes approach his habi.
look Of recognition from him. What means
he employs for livelihood is known to no man
but himseli-but that he does live is aPparent.-
Chr9noiype.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

The returned Charlottesville yesterday visit.
cd the Mary KingShnd, who has brought home
The 81 Illinois regiment. They really are q
"Rough and Ready" set, so far as the "ouiwarJ
man" is concerned. Their tat,erd garments
shapcless hats, long boards and mous,aches
bronzed visases and general appearances, were
all evidences Of the hard service and exposure
they had experienced in the lented Fl d." Not.
withstanding their looks, however, good hunor
order and decorcus conduct, pervaled the whole
hoGy. In subsequently speaking to Major Gen
Patterson, respecting them he observed "rhosc
men are worth their weight in gold they march
without baggage wagons; without tents; throw
themselves down any where, ior the night, ond
:bcrc they are, always on band a, moments
notice, and ready lor anything"
The regimen, belonged to Gen. Shields bri
saJe, and distinguished itself at Cerro Gordo
They are now on the way home. where they
will, no doubt, receive that corjai welcome, ,e
which they are so luslly enllled.-N o. Fee
BuNtlin, aioy 20h.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04
RiYcr mud I'm, Dor Conxcntion.

We are requested to state that Mass Meeting
Of the people OF this county, without distinction
Of party, will be held at the Court House in @ =
tawa, on Saturday the 10Th inst, fUi the purpose
of appointing suitable number Of Delegates 10
attend the River AMI IIarbor Convention, to be
held at Chicago on Monday the h DAY Of July
next. II is hoped that general attendance viii
be had, and that full Delegation be sent from
this county The objects of The Conuen!ion are
ofthe must important nature, and require the Sc
rous consideration Of the People at urge.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

For Ike Army--Tha Pittsburgh Gazette says
We have noticed the preparation OF large num-
her of Is gallon kegs, with strong handles over
the bung holes. We learn that they are intened
for the use Of the army in Mexico, to transport
water across the deserts. Two, with other load.
ing, will be the hurlh,n Of mule. A strong
strap, with buckles, will be used to connect them
acrusy the mules back.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

a company Of the Illinois Volunteers came up
on the Paul Jones, from New Orleans. We
learn from them that there were several compa-
''ies in New OIlcaus waiting the first oppor,uni.
~ 10 get home. The frs, and second regiment.
flllinois Volunteers were hourly expected. -.
81. Louis Union, Mav3I.
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prFive numbers more completes

b--j ~ Huhiotis u'oiS VIM pic'OS
the seventh volume of this paper
As we stand greatly in need of funds,
we will deal literally with all those
who will make payment before the
expiration of this volume, We have
in contemplation the purchase of a
new lot of type for our paper, and to
do this, we stand greatly in need OF
our dues. AS all kinds of produce
now readily commands good cash
price, We see no reason why those
owing us should not pay without de-
lay.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

The Methodist Book Concern, have now in
process Of erection at Cincinnati, splendid bull.
ding, to be of the FLOWING Dimensions: four
stories. eighty feet deep, aud fihy-six feet front
The building is 10 be completed this season.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04
1t. Col. and Gov. Of Sallillo

only one 10 orr knowledge, that leaves its ocean
hhmc aud sirays, for thousands Of miles up The
fresh water streams. Some fifty of fine, fat, salt
water shod, were caugh, on Thursday, tear Uo,-
bn's three miles above the city. A portion OF
them were purchased by John CantcT.-- Cmcih-
matt Commercial
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04
From the salil,o pickle, Guard.

We are Of opinion that more than half
Of what has been said about the destlu,ion
Of Santa Annals army when it marched
upon this place, is all CANNON. We
know tina, his men were well clothed, and
his horses well fed or they could NOT
have looked so fine. Then we have be.
fore US an order book picked up on the
field in which we see orders to this ef
fect-lhal the men shall have fail rdIjuns
Of -four issued to lhem--as much beef a.
they wdnt-cohee, peloncIlas, and the
like. This looks IilIe like starvation.
On rereating he let corn enough lay tia,
he was unable to transport, 10 feed a reg
iment Of horse a week. That Santa An
ma should represent his Amy as starving,
himself on, Of funds, &c, may all be
true. His readiness 10 put the worst face
on things TO &c: money is notorious.
When in banishmcn, in Cuba, living on
a splendid income Of half million a
year, it is well known he was continually
Fostering the minister of finance for mon
ey-ropreseniing that lie was in desti-
tule condition, suffering for want of the
necessaries OF life, &c.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

The Yankee, or "forcign legion" organized
10y Santa Anne from dcsertes from our armies,
has been disbanded and ordered GU, Of the city
Their immortality aud characterization il assign
Cd for this proceeding. Their manners, the
Mexicans soy, are not at all adapted to their So
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

The Fourth OF July is rapidly approaching.
Our armies are every where victorious, yet sui.
fering all manner Of hardshps. Can, some.
in Ottawa, and toast and cheer cur brave Volun.
teers
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Mo- York L,gisdiwe.--Th Legislature Of
New York has mol adjourned, but has taken
recess until The sh of September next, Mike
Walsh became di-gu,tej with il and resigned
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

The Convention, to revise and amend the
Constitution Of our State, meets at Springfield
on Monday next. The Delegation from this
county has left for The Capitol, and others from
the northern counties aie hourly passing thro'
our place ON :heir way there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

PRIMERS ia Luok.-Mr. 5. d. Allis, formerly
employed in the New Orleans Picayune Office,
has been appointed postmaster at Vera Cruz.
Mr. Allis went out as Volunteer TO the Rio
Grande, amongst the first from Louisiana.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

"WclL' says Gen. ScojCto Lieut. \. after the
fight was over Mt Coun G1rlo, swell, Santa
Anna Is better he,dcj fellow than took hin
10 be-" "iloN Generalr "Wby he's lril US a
hgkiss'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

TIE Crops.-We have for fortnight
past made IT point TO question all our
country friends whom va have met, a
bout their growing wheat crop. Prior
to the refreshing and much needed rains
Of last week, we had heard but one opin-
ion expressed that was an unravorable
one. Here and there a fine field Of grain
was TO be seen, bu! these were the exccp-
lions appearances generally promised
but liile more than half the product of
last year. But, within few days past.
accounts, though uniavorable, are rot So
dlscouraging Wherever the wheat is in
the ground, it is doing finely; in some
fields much was winter killed, and, of
course, So far the farmer is The loser. II
not attacked by rust, &c. the growth Of
AZ will yield about an average product,
-ZneSUWe Courier.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Ne understand that the water is 10 be let into
the Canal from Jolie, to Du Page in abou, three
weeks--dislunee about miles. 1t is anlicips.
ted that the water will be let in the whole length
If the Canal by the first Of November...C hiceg,
ystrn0I
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Gen. ToylOr.-A letter published in the Mon
ture Of the city of Mexico, say. it was the in,en-
tion OF Gen. Taylor to move for Zlcatecss and
San Luis on the 1h of May.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

A yong man, named Jackson, an Amer
lean, a mechanic who has for several
years been in the employ Of Don Manuel
lbarra, Of Parras, Mexico, was murdered
few days ago, near Catarina, between
here and Monterey. lie was on his way
to New Orleans, we believe, on business
for his employer, having considerable
money with him. When he got TO Mon
terey, for some cause or other, he found
it necessary to return To SAltlllo before he
could proceed on his journey, and while
on his way back he was murdered. The
body was found and recognized the day
after the murder was committed. lie
was robbed of all his money, but his
clothes, arms-eyen pistols were found
with him.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

The ilh,ula brought over the new. from
Z ume Of a plot 10 murder the Pope. The plol
vas d'sco'c',d bciaIe II vas put into execution
By the French Ambassador, who revealed ,hc
names If the con-pirilors to the Pope. \ Ca
puchiu priest asked audience with HIS Holiness.
who requested his name, which be gave, but be-
fore he was admitted the Pope boxed over the
list Of Conspin,ors and found the name Of the
CapuChn; he was arrested and examined. and
a brace of loaded pistols anl a poisoned dagger
found on his person; he was committed to pris-
IN, and several others who were implicated III
the plot, were arrested.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

We understand that orders have been received
at the Boston Navy Yard, for all the marine
corps to go to Mexico.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

letter in the n. Herald says that the Presi.
dent has adopted the son of Col, Yell who has
left his family. The young man is now in
Georgetown College.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

Leiheon in L0Jor.--Dr. Keep, Of Bos-
ton, states n case Of labor in which he
administered the l.elleon in five distinct
inhalations with surprising effect in The
abatement of all those pains considered
so excessively severe in such cases.
This is indeed Triumph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1847-06-04

A sleepy deacon, who sometimes en-.
gagged in popular games, hearing the min
is,er use lhe words, shuttle of this NOR.
tai coil. started up, rubbing his eyes,
and exclaimed, hold on--its my deal