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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17
frl,nel, E,.e,len.

The following returns are gathered from
variety Of sources, and are doubtless in
many cases inaccurate. Many Of them,
however, are official, and in the main, We
believe, they are little out Of the way:
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

The question, 'where does fire 70 10,
when Il goes out9' is about to be brought
before down east debating socicty.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

MEsMERisM.-Mr. SPENCER, a dis,in'
guished lecturer on this new science, spoke
to crowded house last evening. The lee.
ture was free, aud he promised exceedingly
well. To nigh, he charges two shillings for
sdmittance, and will give experiments that
are to astonish "all creation"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17
TO NllEIEIsS.

DRICES oil boiling clothes reduced, No
TO SO per yard, (iO inches wide, b,
branjs,) a gradual reduction on lower numb,
to 81 10 for Mol. 1t can he sen, 10y mail
same rate Of postage as letters, viz: 10 cents
ounce for 800 miles or less, 20 cents per ouu
Tor all distances beyond, (wei hing about !
per yard.) a large supply of Burr Wi
Stones, Screen and Fam Mil Wire, Por
bic Mills, Plaster, ETC., etc, on hand. No.
North Main street. next square above MissO
Hotel, st. Louis. [alll Ga C.TODD
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

EpIToRIAL PoLITESEss.-A new paper
out west, in giving the election returns, dis
claims all wish, III doing SO, 10 wound the
feelings of the defeated candidates.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

New Orleans, says the picayune of the
9th, Is rapidly filling up, the epidemic iiav.
ing entirely disappeared.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

to trimming the Episcopal church, at this
place.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

oysters are unusually plentiful and much
sh"arrr this autumn than they have been
Tor many seasons.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

The projects for reconstruc,ing society on
new principles are advocated in so many
quarters, that they can lao longer be treated
as the idle fantasies Of a few diseased imaC-
nations. In Germany, as well as France,
the new ideas have taken root, aud accord
ing to good authority, (Mr. Brsbane,) it
may DO stated, as fundamental character
istc of the German Radical man, that il en-
tertainS a complete doubt Of all existing social
institutions. Ia the breakup of the old So
cial World now going on, everything is put
under the ordeal ofunspared criticism, with
out distinction. The doubt, now so preva.
lent, of old institutions, extends to Religion.
The lmmorts ,ty of the Soul, rvep, is gen.
orally rejected, and absolute Atheism is not
uncommon. SO much for Doctrinal and
Moral matters. The leading measures pro.
posed are:
FHSt-The Unity Of Germany.
NccGnd-The establishment Of a Univer.
sal Republic. The ultra radicals wish IT
one and indivisibe; others federative.
INirG-Ihe establishment Of thorough
system of Education by the State, free TO
all children.
Fourih-The establishment of system
Of Free Justice, or Courts Of Law without
expenses.
FVh-The limitation of the right of in.
heritance TO hers Of the First degrce-to
children, parents and brothers and sisters
and ia time a total abolition of the right of
inheritance. The doctrine being held that
Property should be- social aud individual:
the land, workshops and other sources Of
wealth belonging to the collective body or
the State, and made free to the use of all.
Sirik.-The establishment of National
Work shops or the organization Of Manufac-
lures by the State-a Minister of Industry,
TO be appointed in the Government, who
shall direct unltary system Of Manufact-
ures.
Serenth-The prosecution olAsriculture
upon large scale, with vast resources aud
a scientific direction.
Eiqhh-The establishment of National
Bank, which shall extend Credit to Labor
and without overwhelmingly idea be-
ing the basis Of the plan.
NiRM-A system of Progressive Taxa
ton, that is, the richer man is, the more
he will be taxed proportionally, the rate in.
creasing with MS wealth.
These are the principal measures advo-
Gated by the leading Republicans Of Ger.
many. They are violently denounced by
the aristocracy and the Bourgeoisie, as des-
tructive and ruinous TO society; bat the peo-
Pile, the masses, accept with grea; eager
ness the IDEAS Of reform they embody, and
if they are fairly reused by opposition, they
will destroy everything; they will sweep out
of their way the Aristooracy and the Bour-
geoiSc, at blow. They will confscate at
once landed estates. manufactures, rail.
roads, banks, Sc, and render all the prop
erty Of the State. The Germans are pecu-
liarly fitted for such a revolution, for it &C.
cords with their views Of Justice, Fraterni-
ty and Christianity. The Political and So
cial Reform will proceed together in Ger
many.-H. Louis Union.
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ings hare happened.
Cis,.

LouIsASA.-Rnmors have been floating
about town for several days that Louisiana
has gone for Cass. We can find nothing,
however, to substantiate it. The following
returns from that state came by Telegraph
last evening, and indicate too plainly how
the matter stands:
The following Parishes give majorities
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

The counties in the above list from which 4
no returns are given, in 1874 gave Polk
a majority over Clay of 1924.
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Wealth Of Nep York Gin

Wealth Of Noe York Ciiy.-In the recent
statement made by The s;;y Comptroller, we
Ind the following as the assessments of
1913:
Real estate, 1902 ZIG M
re'sohai estate, 6l,l6i ,i2i IL
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

Taylor's gain over Clay in about half the
state is about 400. Polk Carried tho state
by but 700. Taylor is bea. one vote in East
Baton Rouge where he resides, parrish
which -four memory serves us, gave Clay
majority.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

The village of Waterloo, ~ V, wasncar-
~ destroyed by fire on the evening of the
10Th ult.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-11-17

There were but 600 bushels Of wheat in
market yesterday. From wagons, 5GdG0c
was paid for spring, and 65d10c for winter.
There is nothing doing in corn.
In pork there is no changes, j0d3,OO,
according to weight.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21
Thirlieth Congress.
WAsHrSsroS, March Z.


In the Senate sundry memorials and
petitions were presented and referred.
Mr.. Dix concluded his remarks Fels-
tive 10 the amendment of that portion of
the custom laws, relating to the baggage
of passengers.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis presented the PEI
tiiion of Maj. Borland, praying for an
allowance of compensation to the Encar.
nation prisoners during their confinement.
Mr.. DAVIS submitted for consideration
resolution insirhcling the committee on
the Judiciary to inquire into the expedien.
cy Of establishing tariff Of fees for Dis
trict Attorneys. which was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Sewer. the senate
then went into executive session, having
transacted little or no business. saa
lnthe house, Mr.. Evans introduced :
bill to continue bounty pay, &C.. 10 sol.
diers Notwithstanding they might be pro.
NOTED. In support Of this bill. both he
and Mr.. Richardson addressed the house
briefly
Mr.. Haskell made an able speech In
favor of the bill.
| Mr.. Giddings desired that the bill
should apply equally TO soldiers ofthe last
war, as he wished to see Justice done to ell.
Mr.. McClernand advocated strenususly
Its Immediate adoption.
Mr.. Hughes opposed the references,
and the chair decided that the motion Of
reference was not in order.
On motion, the house resolved itself
into committee of the whole. upon the
bill TO supply the deficiency in the rev.
enue.
Several unimporiant amendments were
adopted, and the bill was ordered to Z
third reading.
An amendment was offered and mega.
lived, which proposed to striks out all
appropriations made for new missions.
Mr.. c. ]. IngersoIl moved to reconsid.
er the resolution adopted yesteday. in.
strucIing the committee ON Military AZ
fairs to report who are entitled to thanks.
WASHINGTON, March 8.
In the Senate to-day Mr.. Webster pre-
scented petition of sundry citizens Of
Virginia, asking permission TO apply the
proceeds of the public lands to the ADO.
lition OF slavery. by purchase and emun.
cipaiion of female slaves. Some opposi.
ton was manifested to its reception.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis. offered resolu>
ton instructing the Committee on Naval
Affairs to inquire into the expediency Of
establishing a navy yard vt Ship. Island.
and regarding light horses At Ship Island
and Mississippi city.
HOUSE The speaker anBounced that
the first thing in order. was Mr.. c. J..
Ingersors motion to reconsider the vote
on the deficiency" bill a. it is termed.
Mr.. lngersoll spoked earnestly in favor
of his motion.
The motion to reconsider was lost,
and the bill passed
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From ths " ashingtoa Union.
tc'ligeHce from Mexico.

We lay before our readers. as . new
evidence Of an old proposition, the follow.
ing extract of a letter from one of The best
and highest officers in our service to
member of Congress. 1t confirms all that
we have heard. and all that we have said.
upon the subject. We hold the opposi.
ton responsible for tho continuance Of
the war. We shall hold them futher res
possible, if, sanctioning ratification Of
the treaty, they should refuse the rein.
torcements to our army which have been
recommended by the administration, and
which are necessary to impress the Mex
leans with the vigor Of our counsels, and
to push the war, if forced upon US by the
Mexican rejection of the treaty. TO lie
most vigorous and effective results. This
letter showes what mischiefs have already
heen done by two OF the mos, distinguish.
ed leaders of the whig party. II confirms
all the other letters, and all the verbal
accounts, which have been received from
our officers in Mexico. 1t was but this
day that we conversed With an officer troEa
the west, who arrived in Washington
last evening, jus, from Mexico. He as
sures US that the Mexicans had been &c.
riously impressed by The force of the Pres.
ident's message. He tells US that Gen.
ScOtt's general order for OveFrunning the
country had contributed to alarm them
into the proposition for peace; that the
Mexicans had no doubt that more rein.
forcements would be thrown into their
country, and that the ten regiment bill
would be passed at once; but that when
they began to hear ofthe vehement OpDc.
sition of the whigs-that there were se.-
rious delays in the action of Congress
the Mexcans began to change their tone.
This officer is somewhat apprehensive
OF the fate of the treaty of peace. 10 con.
sequence of the Intelligence which had
reached there from the United State since
the signature ofthe proposed treaty. One
thing may still insuse it--energy on tho
part Of Congress. The passage Of the ten
regiment bill may essentially contribute
TO this result. With one anecdote further
we dismiss the subject. We heard with
great pleasure oflhe remark of northern
wing this day in the House. He asserted
that if 'lexico should reject the treaty he,
Tor one, would become war man. Let
this spirit be carried out. and peace may
De secured. How easy il is to show the
Mexicans, and our own. people, that
though we anxiously desire peace. yet We
are determined 10 prosecute the war, un.
less Mexico should carry out her propo.
siiions for peace. The ten regiment bill
might pass with provisO, that as
soon as peace is secured by the rati6
catisn of treaty, all enlislments for the
ten regiments shall stop at once. and
those VITO have entered the service shall
be promptly discharged,
Extracts of a letter from an officer Of the
Ua,fed States. dated.
"PuEBLA, January IL, le4S.
II had Today possession Of . speech ct
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21
The Election.

The returns that we we have received
are SO imperfect, that we concluded not
to publish them until we can give a cor,
rect statement Of the vote. The result,
however, is certain. The constitution
is adopted by a tremendous majority, and
so is the article in relstiont TO negroes;
but that in relation TO the two mill tax has
met with strong opposition in some por.
lions tn. of State-siill we think il will he
adopted. We hope TO he able to give the
returns, entire, next week.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

o. On Friday evening last, agreeably
10 notice, there was meeting at the Court
House in this place. to hear the Lecture of
DR. Egan. The meeting was called to
order ny F.. C. Fellows, Esq. who intro.
dnced The DR.. Alter bestowing an appro
pirate eulogy Oh Ireland's patron saint,
the DR.. gave an eloquent and beautiful
description Of the Irish character. He
called to view our struggle for Freedom.
The last war with Great Britain and the
present war with Mexico, where Irishmen
were found foremost in the fight. 1t is
proverbial with the natives ofihe Emerald
Isle, that wherever there is contest be
tween Freedom and Tyrany they are
sure to be found on the side ofthe former.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21
For the Signal

For the Signal.
MEssRs. EDrToRs-
noticed in the last two numbers ofthe
True Democrat, several smart say ings
and sweeping denominations Of those vO
ting for the Negro Clause of the New
Constitution. lie says his humane and
moral feelings are shocked" ''by the adop
ton, by tremendous vote, of the negro
clause. Of course then, tremendous
majority of the people stands rebuked by
The moral lectures Of this learned wise
acre. His humane and moral feelings
are shocked! Who believes his miser
able gasconade and who is TO be gul ed
by his villitying abuse Of all those who
voted for the Negro Clause. have moth
ing to. say, as to whether the negro clause
is,proper or improper-this much | be-
Iieve. that those who voted for it. did So
as a question OF state policy. merely; and
not tor the purpose of depriving the ne
groes of any rights or privileges. Many
intelligent and quite as honest, humane
and moral people, as our gasconading
friend of the True Democrat, con,
scientIously believe that the good of both
the black and white races would be pro.
NOTED by their being kept separate. The
blacks themselves, acting under this be.
lief have clause, in the constitution OF
Liberia, also in the constitution of the Is
land of Hayti. by which whites are not
allowed to settle among them, nor permit.
ted to exercise any Of the ordinary priv.
Ieges OF cit zenship Are they wrong in
this? No they are clearly right, and
justly look to their own interest, AMI surely
the whites have the same privileges. No
one would find fault with the True Dem
ocrat for voting as he thought fit on this
question, but as for bis silly gass about
having his "humane and moral feelings
shocked" no sensible man believes him
when he says so. He says SO with the
hope of making capital ont of the Adolf
tionists but 'he can't come it." Tha;
class of men are entirely too intelligent 70
he gulled by such silly, hypocritical gass.
and are much more tolerant than our big
oted friend would suppose. Perhaps our
friend would like TO carry the idea that the
wings were generally opposed to the ne
gro clause if he would he has made a
miserable bIunder. The Negro cause
was proposed and advocated by some OF
the strongest wings in the Convention,
and originated entirely with the wings
and was voted against in that convention
by both democratic members fiom this
county. Further, Will, Cook and nearly
all the Democratic Counties of this sec.
ton voted against the negro clause, while
the strongest wing counties in che State
gave large Inajorities for il.
81. Yours truly, w.
~ D5a For the Sional
MEssRs. EDIToRs:-I see an article in
The last True Democrat, which speaks of
Lockport in the most faitering terms
Il states that the water power al tha,
place is eqlalt TO forty run of stone Had
not the editur, in giving the superior adj
vaniages possessed by Loekport, better
wait until the trustees have completed
that great basin. and brought down Lake
Michigan TO cOnsumate this great design
of the Engineers, before he makes such
statements. LONG JENNY.
Thorn Greek, lS46.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

IMPROVEMENTS - There will be many
buildings erected in this place duriIg the
present spring and summer. Besides a
large number of dwellings, there will he
built goody number Of etores and ware
houses Of large dimensi ms. Messrs.
Maueson & Bradner intend to build a
large addition to their factory. aud the
water power at the upper dam vii! doubt
less he improved. Our ne " Court House,
through the energy and enterprise of the
new contractors, will be completed at an
early period. 1t will be. when completed.
one ofthe most splendid buildings in this
part Of the State. and an honor to the
country. Every thing denotes that the
present season will he one Of active bnsi
ness in our town, as its superior advanta.
yes are be. inning to be appreciated.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21
KaRkakee & IrOquOiS Navigation & Manufac-
turing COMPANY.

turing Company.
A meeting Of the Directors ofthis com.
pany was held al MiddIeport, in lroquois
Co, on the 18th inst. There were pres
emf, Of the Directors. Messrs. Stewart,
Todd Mitchell. Little and Gardener; also
John L. Wilson Esq, Secretary of the
Board. There were many people in at
tendance, who seemed to feel lively
interest in the progress Of the work.
Messrs. Gardiner and Little, being called
upon. addressed the people briefly, on
subjects connected with the improvement
nf The kankakee and Iroquois Rivers
Jasper county Indiana, was also repre-
scented at the meeting by Mr.. Henke
and DR.. Larouche. Mr.. Henkle, by
request, made few remarks. He in.
formed the meeting that the Legi ,lature OF
Indiana had just passed an act of incor-
poration. forthe purpose of continuing the
Improvement of the Iroquois, from the
state line far up in Indiana, which contin
ued Improvement could be made at a
slight expense. Thus is il already con.
templated to connect this work with other
z eat lines Of improvement. which will
render i: one of the most important work
in the country. When completed, it will
he the making OF large extent of coun.
try. now entirely inland.
! Some additional stock was subscribed
and there was expressed a full deternin.
ton ON the part Of the people in Iroquoi,
Co., to lend their aid in forwarding the
work. Messrs Troup, Stanley, COPYRIGHT
Dir. MondeviIle and many other Influential
men approaching the importance Of the
work, will do all in their power to forward
ii. And it rests with the people along
the proposed lines, whether they will
forever be shut out from market or not
! Judging from appearances. there will be
no difficulty in continuing the work &c
the stale line on both rivers.
The work, so far as let. is progressing
veil, and has been prosecuted with the
utmost economy. Tine whole expense.
OF the company thus far, aside from esii
mates for work actual y done, do not exceed
seventy or eighty dollars. These hav,
been for books, seal, printing. ETC., non.
Of the officers of the company re ceivinl
a cent for their services. The work il
already let above Wilmington; SO there i.
no danger gifts stopping at that point
Then ifthe people continue to exert them
selves in behalf Of this enterprise, they
will soon reap advantages clear beyond
their most sanguine expectations. 1t will
make their country The nost fourishing
part oil Illinois. II cannot he otherwise
It's resources are ample. but they can onl,
be developed by the completion of thi.
work. And tn time is not distant, wher
capitalists will see rbe advantages Offered
by this part OF the country
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

Coles GoUNTy.-1be democratic con
venlion for Coles county, which was held
on the first inst. for the purpose Of nom
mating delegates TO the State and Con.
gressional conventions. recommended w
ID. Latshsw, editor of the illinois Globe,
as a candidate for Congress.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

90 The Washington Wing says thai
Mr.. Clay wiIreturn TO the Senate. taking
the plaee 0fMr. Crillenden. q
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

Total 81. pa 90
The appropriation for the Court H'use
is subject to the order Ofthe Building A
gent 10 meet future estimates.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

Total 1880 l4O 49, 664 799 ga
Romeo, no Poll opened.
Nd. ELWOOD, Cl'k.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

or We are under obligations to the
Hon. Messrs. Breese, Douglass. Went.
worth. McCIernand and J. A. Rockwell.
,nr null;c documents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21
Speech Of Mr.. Douglas,

Wepublish few extracts from the able
speech Of Judge Douglas, in io-day's pa.
per. 1t is spoken Of by the democratic
press of the Union, as one Of the. best
speeches which have been delivered On
the war question. The great truths that
are contained in this speech. refuies the
anti American hobby by which the wings
expected TO ride into power. The argu
ments it contains are unanswerable, and
t; great questions involved are discussed
with clearness, and eluquence.
This speech is another testimonial in
favor of,he highlalents and independence
ofour distinguished Senator, who has won
for himself a reputation and standing Of
which bis constituents may well be proud
Judge u. unmasks the designs and expo.
ses the course Of the wings in name,
which must appear conclusive TO every
candid mind. The democracy Of lIIinoi.
hail him as one of their strongest cham
pions.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

o. Gen. Taylor, who, recently, bad a
severe attack Of illness. we learn by New
Orleans papers, II able 70 leave his house.
although still weak fun The efssls Of The
attack.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-21

GALENA. The democrats Of this city
elected their candidate for mayor, at the
recent city election, by handsome ma
jority.
The State guard., 1848-03-21

adjourn over until Tuesday, which passed. They can stand less hard work than any other men in the country. l labor year in and year out, from ten to fourteen hours daily. Having been in session for week or two past for seven hours per diem, they must even adjourn over until Tuesday next.
 Webster, Lewis, Berrien, Hale, Bad ger, Allen, Westcott. Upham, Douglass, -Spruance, Atchison, Baldwin, and Breese and Benton voted against the treaty on the final and decisive question. They were fourteen in number, half whigs and halfdemocrats. flannegan first voted no, and changing his ballot at once voted with the majority. presume his firt vote was thrown to enable him to move a re- consideration in case the ratification might happen to be defeated.
 The clauses referring to church prop ery and other church matters have been cxpunged; and that prescribing how the indemnity was to be paid so amended as to prevent it, or any portion of it, from going into hands other than those of the Mexican government, which would have received little of the plate had the feature of the assignability of the bonds been preserved. They were made assignable in the original treaty, doubtless, with a view to transfer them to the British claim ants who took so active part in bringing about the negotiations.
 The barn-burners of N. Y. are pre- pairing great Taylor Demonstration to come off at Bath, in the county of Steu- ben in that State, some time next week. "Princc John," who goes for Clay or any. body else, before Cass, Buchanan, Dallas or Woodbury, is probably at the bottom of it. $.