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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

u taxes The I'iddery Quite n mistake
took place in love affair in Philadelphia.
\ couple of young fools agreed to clnpe to-
.e,hcr, and 10y some mistake in the prelimi-
nary arrangements. the male lover nut his
ladder mp the window next to that in which
his sweetheart slept, which proved to be
that in which her mammal handsome wild.
ow reposcd. She turned the mistake 10
her own adv antage, got into his arms. re-
turned his embraces. was borne by him To
the carriage, and by preserving a becoming
silence until daylight, kept him in error, and
then by the potent power of her blandi>h-
ment>, actually charmed him into ma,rimo-
ny with herself.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

The Ottawa Free Trader and the Illinois
State Register are at war with each other,
OF the subject oi the Wi,mot Proviso. The
Free Trader does mp some right strong Abo.
Iiion talking fora Democratic paper Can.
ton Repository.
Friend Sellon has Certainly read our ed.
torials very carelessly TO come to such con-
clnsion. We oppose aboli'ionism in all its
shapes. We oppose the otlicious informed.
ding of the abOli,ioni>ts to abolish Slare1l
in states where it exists, and we oppose the
oliiciousness of the slave states TO abolish
freedom where il exists. What's fat for the
goose is fat for the cauder, Ii congress has
no right to abolish slavery it has no right to
abolish freedom. Ii is the nboliiionisg, Of
the Register, not its anti aGolitonism, that
we are fighting.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

J. G. NArTINGER received last night by
the canal from below lot Of bran new
Spring and Summer Goods, just purchased
in New York and Philadelphia. They have
kept crowd at his store all day. They are a
part of Il very heavy stock he has just pur.
chased At the east The balance are hourly
expected on the Diamond from Chicago
When all in, he is confident they will form
the most complete as well as cheapest stock
ever offered in Ottawa. lIurrah!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

The following preamble and resolution
were passed alta recent mass meeting of,he
democracy Of ST. Clair county. tits hardly
TO be presumed that such resolution would
be srave!y proposed and acted upon at such
place unless there was some foundation
iorihe rumoI 10 which has reference. We
have been aware for some time that the cen.
ira! politicians had extensive IDEAS Of their
power, butwe never supposed they coutem-
plated quite SO big a movement a this. We
thought they would be satisfied with NOM.
hating our .iccior, delegate 10 the national
Convention, telling us whom to nominate fcr
congress, aud giving us 4 creed. II would
seem, however, that they want, also, to make
our judges for us, and next they would bc
kind enough, probably, TO tell us whom tc
elect senator. and representatives, sc, sc
4 Well, well.
Ilhere1S, 1t is rumored that an effort " il
be made by the Springfield Convention tC
nominate or recommend candidates for utli
oeS ui Supreme aud Circuit Judges and
whereas, such nominations or recommended.
tons by the delegates MS delegates. \, said
Convention, would be foreign to the object
for which said Convention is called, and
highly Improper and ineNpedicnt. There.
fore,
Resolctd, That this meeting do instruct
the delegates from this county touSe all hon.
orable means to prevent such nomination o.
recommendation by said Convention.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

The CANAL.-1hc Canal Boat GLN. Fry
left above on Tuesday for this place, and
the DIAMOND on Wednesday. Neither Of
them has yet got along. The GFN. THoRN-
ToS,a spi 'nild line boat, built at Peru, pass
dup on Wednesday. and the Coz. YELL,
an Ohio keel, owned by Walker < HEX
ling, Of this place, came up last evening,
Water has hitherto been rather scarce, but
we understand the kankakee feeder as
opened Yesterday so that there will now be
water enough for extensive operations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

In april FoOl.-Somc wag of Cincinnati
issued notices dated on the 3lst of March.
stating that bills of the Bank of Wooster
would be redeemed by a lawyer Of that CT
ty who had been appointed agent, if applied
to Immediately. Accordingly his office
was literally beseigcd. He never had such
4 number Of cases to deal with before. lie
fortunately made his escape cut through the
back window.
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Very ven, sir and v here did on die |.

very well, sir and where did YOU die !:
u died At Chicago, ~ Illinois,
'chicaso,' said he, shaking bis head,
stherc's ~ such place, SIR
4 beg your pardon, 81. Peter; but haze
you map OF the United States here T.
Yes, air.
'Al!ow me 10 look at it,
'Certainly, sir.'
With that he handed down splendid at
las, aa'i pointed on, Chicago on the map.
An right, sir, said he after a moments
pause; sl's there, sure enough, 50 walk ia,
sir; bu, III be blessed il You ain, the first
man that has ever come here from tina,
place."
Thus ended Mr.. is account Of his
transition state: and M more questions
wcte asked. .Nep York Spirit Of ne Tines.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

y
Harry Clay, having returned from his
cieo'ioneeliug tour TO the east, has issued a
sort of General Order TO the wings, the sub
stance of which is that he has discovered
that the party generally are in favor of run
ming him again for the presidency, whence
he has consented 10 be a candidate, and i,
will therefore be unnecessary for the wing
national convention to do more than merely
meet and confirm this selfnomination, with
out casting around for any more available
candidate. The faces which the Taylor
wings make at this would beat Benton and
kearney. The St. Louis Republican rebels
outright, and urges the national convention
not to be "tranelled" in making its choice
by any such order.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

A BLow.-Chicago appears 10 have been
visited by terrible blow on Monday.
Church stccples and chimney tops suffered
immensely. As Durcl,, of Buena Vista mem.
ory, would say, 'the winds were so higl,
that they accelerated the progress Of the
morning."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

THIRD CoNGREssIoSAL DsTrlCr.-The
Democratic Convention of the third con-
greSSioral district, hitherto represented by
the Hon. o b Ficklin, have nominated,
Timothy X Young, Esq, as their candidate
for congress. Nr L. declined rc-nonina-
ton. The convention appears to have had
a warm time oft, as Nr Y, was only nom.
mated on the cigitI. cighM ballot.
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The papers make mention Of FIVE pc

The papers make mention of FIVE per.
sons III the United States, who are unable
to sympathizc with France in her present
movement III favor of popular nights and
they are all wings. Two are members Of
congress, who voted against the resolutions
Of sympathy. the third is the editor of the
National lntrlligcnccr, the fourth the editor
of the Ohio State Journal, aud the fifth the
editorofth GAINESVILLE Wis. Wing. Keep
the list.
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\. II. ROWLAND.

Since writing the above have been in.
formed that Mr.. Frcadcnbursh is rCrurtimu
that our ferry men, or some enc connected
with them, have been cutting his ropes. sc.
Now, can inform him, once for all, that a II
such tricks aud StratagCmS TO excite public
sympathy in his favor aud TO raise prciu
dice against me and my associates, will !rll
as far short Of their mark as they do Of
truth; and instead Of injuriug as. viii only
involve himself still deeper in the incxtrica
bic labyrinth, into which his own ncglgeuc .
and incompctency to discharge the duties
which the law imposes upon the station
which he occupies. have brought him. II
he has SO for m>took the character of hu.
man nature, as TO suppose that our indus.
trions and hard working farmers who live
upon the south side of the Illinois. would
submit, during his good pleasure, to be
threatened, inSul,ed, and abused. while
crossing in his hoat--dctaincd and delayc ID
from noon ill after Sun.d0un and then
charged double tcrriage, and, probably, after
getting into town and dlSppSug Of their
loads, again detained because the wind
happened TO blow, until their expenses cat
up all the money they obtained for their load
he has made most egregiOus bluhder, and
has no one to blame but himself. Aud all
his euoltS now to restore the lost confidence
of the public by hereafter doing his duty as
public ferryman viii prove. fear, like the
recent concessions prolTcrcd by Louis Phi.
, lippc to his outraged subjects, "hey hdr,
come too late" So far am l., (ahd have
no doubt all my associates, from entertain
ing any un!ricndly feelings towards Mr.. f..
that tits my sincere wish that he may here.
after discharge the duties which the law i'm
poses upon the public station which he has
sought and obtained, in satisfactory man
ncr. One moments reflection ought TO con-
vince him or any reasonable man acquaint.
ed with the circumstances, that il is his own
inat,ention to his duties us n public agent.
which has forced upon me and my associate,
the course we have pursued. The trustees
Of the town aud the county commissioners
having both declared that they have no con.
troll over this ferry, either to hear com.
plant, to revoke n license or to grant one.
and no one wishing to prosecute, and even
though he obtained judgment, before a JUS
tice then be dragged into the circuit court a,
an expense Of 80 or 100 dollars--inder these
circumstances there seemed IN other alter.
native left us than to submit, 10 the evil, aud
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

Conn's Planning Mn, Richards Cooper
ing establishment, aud kirL.'s Sash Facto.
", were burned this afternoon. The loss
is about SD, 900, all of which was insured,
PITT>EuRGu, April l2-7rM.
There were FIVE fires last night between
the hours Of one and five \. NJ. Ten dwell.
ling and four large smoke houses, contain,
inC G9O,OOO pounds Of bacon, were destroy
cd. The loss i, estimated at SO ,OOJ. /, is
10 doubt the work of inCcndiariCS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

FrS AHrAp.-We are desired TO say that
the inimitable WiScHELL, who has of late
so much amused the citizens of Chicago with
his drolleries, will be here next week, and
remain with us a few days. lie is hard to
beat in his way.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

GES. SHIELDS returned TO Illinois week
ago, and he is now circulating among his
old friends and neiGhlors in s.. Clair county,
where he formerly resided. His sojourn at
home will be of bu, shor, duration, as he is
ordered to take command At Tampico with.
out DELAY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21
thirp.o Market.

Nn' much produce came in yesterday
WINTER Nhedt' from 50 TO SO cents, was the
range. Spring do. - TO 50. Corn arrives
more literally than wheat, aud commands
ABOUT ~ cents for good shcllcd oats, 70 To
.O-hut more coming in than is needed for
nome consumption BWter l. to II. Fqqs
plenty at cents. Potatoes are also plenty,
and command from 81 To 81. according 10
quality, Hides, wiIhou, change T,7bvne,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

We SHOULD THINK HE wouLp.-The
Providence Herald, writes rumor that
Lonis Philippe is coming to Rhode Island to
seek protection from the sovereignty ofthr
people. The Acerinos are ia want Of a
candidate for office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

INV rosr OrricEs--At Pains Point,
Oglc county, Tho. Stinson, Pm; at Lalay-
cite Grove, Oele county, c C Raycc, p Nj;
at Mn Grove, Stephenson co., WIN. Kirk.
patrick, Nj; at Franklin Grove, Lee CO.,
A Brown, I'm; atBucklin, Winnebago CO.,
Jos Hickox,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

We are informed, on reliable authority,
that the papers have been forwarded TO
WIN Goodinr. Chief Engineer on the ILL
nois and Michigan canal, by the governor,
dismssing him fiom his Office.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

JEW REPuBLIcANs.-Of the persons who
have obtained ministerial places in the rev.
dictionary government of France, two are
Jews, viz: NJ. Cremieux, Minister Of Jus.
tice, and NJ. Goudchaux, Minister of the Fl
nances.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

watch which only cost SEQ. The facts of
the loss, &c., being as he says. incapable Of
positive proof, he refers 10 their fellow mem
beers, Hon. ]. L. Gaines, and pledges his
"Sacred honor Two viulins, broken TO
pieces ry the overturning Of wagon in
Texas, he claims nothing for, as lie and the
United States suffered ALIKE in that unfortu-
nate land.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

The Democratic Convention of,his state,
for the nomination Of candidates for Cover.
NOR. H.. Governor, secretary ofsatc, SC.
meets at Springfield on Monday next.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

We are authorized 10 announce ELISHA
:. HoLLowELL ms candidate for the office
of SHERIFF.. at the next August election
subject to the decision Of the democratic
county convention, if one is callad.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

amusing Peiition.--Cass,is W. Clay's
claim, pending before congress, for the loss
Of all he possessed whilst a prisoner in
Mexico, amounts 10 Sl,375 including a
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

DiED-On Friday afternoon. April II.
tA1uARINr. Cousort Of DR. Joseph Stout, Of
Ottawa. leaving two helpless infants to
her afflicted husband.
On Saturday morning, GEORGE FISHER,
infant SON Of Perry aud Susan Smith.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

Estate J.2jraham KnsSicman,dc'H.
~ Office is hereby given tina,
~ well attend the regulor term Of The
probate court Of Ice county, to be held
at the office Of the probate justice, in
Dixon. on the first Monday olJune, next,
for settling and adjusting all claims
against the estate of ABRAHAM MussEL.
MAN. deceased; al persons having
claims against the said e,ta,e, are hereby
noII.ied aud requested to attend at the
time and pllce aforesaid, aud produce
their claims in writing for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted.
LYDIA MussELMAN, .Adm'Sirr.
PAwPAw. April -, 1915 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

NlRRIED-On Monday, At Princeton,
VIZ. JOSIAH Porr, Of this place, TO Mss
MELISSA DooII11Ir. of Princeton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

Mr.. E2lOr:-lt appears by communi-
cation in your paper Of two weeks ago over
the signature Of !. II. Freadenburch. that
my remarks the week previous in relation
to the ferry have been found nanswerablc,
except by trade of personalities and IN.
Sinuations which | supposed had long since
become quite too estate, fiat ami unprof'n.
be- even for political use. presume he
alludes 10 the suit brought some twelve
years ago against person for SANDER. at a
time when my name was before the public
as n candidate for the senate. There was
n split in the party and the excitement ran
high, as n matter Of course, and il is not NJ
all strange that jury under such circum-
stances could not agree. removed the
cause to VIII county beyond the pale ofthe
political influence that was here arrayrh
against me, and there, after every delay and
obstacle that the ingenuity Of the defendant
and his counsel could devise 20 defeat the
ends OF Justice for about two wears more,
the cause was finally tried before a very in
teligent jury Of whchthe Hon. Joel \. Matt.
son was foreman, and n verdict Of $1,000
damages rendered in my favor. Subsequent
proceedings carried the cause 10 the supreme
court, when it was finally dismissed by the
defendant compromising or settling il with
my attorney without my knowledge or con-
sent, in such manner as to exempt me from
all liability for costs. This of course was
satisfactory 10 me, as had no desire TO touch
his purse. Thus much for his inSinua,ions
about character. Such things together with
their authors and abettorS are fast finding
their level in this community, and especial
~ among all who are above STOPPING 10 he
the shameless heralds and retailer, Of old
political SANDERS. like the worthy who not
only indited hut even condesccndcd to write
the article signed !. II. Freadenburgh i'm
yonr paper Of two weeks ago. He's known
and his efforts duly appreciated.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

Poa'y VI thc nI'oh l'ItSTdpH says, tNh' oI.
Louis may stay near Alton, SO the tide Of
our commerce need 10 longer be STAYED by
the dread Of being swallowed up by the cx.
panding greatness Of the Illinois CONNER.
cial emporium. The editor Of the Tee.
graph further says, she hopes that, by this
time. orr public spirited citizens have
found means to subscribe for al least one cl,
tire share III the capital stock ofthc ST. Lou.
is md Tcrrc Ilaute Rail Road, and thereby
secured the construction, some fifty years
hence, oft!iat important work. PcreiHc.
There is no conceiving the immensely Of
the calculations Of the citizens of Alton as
to the commercial prosperity and greatness
which is to fall to their lot Immediately up.
OH The opening Of the Illinois and Michigan
Canal. If they do not expect at once TO
swallow mp the city Of St. Lonis, they in
tend al least TO leave that city so far behind
them that it vii! only be known as neigh
boring village or a suburb OF the oversha-
dowing Nineveh of Alton. Is not Alton the
head Of navigation for the largest class
boats OH the Mississippi river? Is it not the
natural cen,ring point for the trade
of the Upper Mississippi, and of the Mis-
souri,, since the opening Of the northern
route to the cast? We would be the last 10
underratc the advantages which the open
ing OF our canal secures to Alton. We
can see 10 respect in which the advantages
OF her position are inferior to those Of St.
Louis, while in some they are superior. But
what strikes us as remarkable in this af.
fair is that Alien has been so long in finding
it out. For years upon years there was nc
part Of the state that fought harder asains
the Illinois and Michigan Canal than Madi.
son county, and particularly Alton, ant
more particularly still, the Alton Telegraph
| Alton never sent member TO the legisla
ture that voted in favor Of single cana
measure, and 10 bill ever passed to aid ihi
work that received the appreciation of,he ed
itor ofthe Telegraph. The wise men ofAl,ol
could see nothing but ruin to the state, ruiz
to everything and every body in the MAJ
project Of the "big ditch" and in 1912 tn,
editor Of the Telegraph went SO far even
to advocate the virtual Reputation of tn
debt thad had been contracted OH aecoun
Of the canal, and the total abandonment @
) all effort to complete il for the present. Al
ton then shared in the common jealous
entertained in the south against the north
and, us is so often the case when peopl
permit themselves TO be blinded by so con
trac,ed a feeling, she labored assiduousl
|. TO bite her own nose OF. When Alto
now, to retain the advantages Of her posi-
ton, asks the north, as she shortly must, T,
; aid her in defeating the grant of right Q
way across our state TO the st. Louis an
Cincinnati rail road, she must not complain
il she gets little pay back in her own coin
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21
New advertisements.
Dissolution Of Partnership.

THE partnership heretofore existing
between tue undersigned in the ca
hlnet business has this dav hcen drssolv.
ed by mutual consent All persons in
dehlcd To the firm of latham & Lowe
are requested 10 max settlement imme.
dia'ely either in cash or bv note.
April 10, lsis. JouS LATHAM,
Ell IowE.
sI"The business will be carried on
as usual. at the old stand. by the under
signed. who solci,s a continuance of the
public favor. -40-3t. +. LOWE.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-04-21

New JERUsALEM.-1he Rev. J. X. lib
bard, Of the New Church, wiz preach al the
Mechanics Han this evening, Tomorrow
evening, aud on Sabbath afternoon,
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E!i Il J I l;|!||! "a

TyHIDADELFhIA MEDICAL HOUSE Established
Il Is years ago, ny DIR. kINKEt.iN The oldest,
and hest hand all forms Of secre, diseases,
diseases OF the skin and solitary habits of youh DR..
KINkELIN, n. W. corner of Third and Union sis Il,
between Spruce and Pine, II squares from the Ex-
| change
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Youth who have injured themselves by certain
practice INDUCED ina habit frequently learned from
evil companions at schoo-the effects of which
nightly felt, when asleep, destroy both mind
constitutional debility Immediately cured, and full vigor
| restored All letters pest paid.
YOINU MEN
If you value your life your health, remember, the
delay OF a month, nay, even week, may prove your
rum both of body and mind. Hence let no false mod
deter YOU from making your known to one who
from education and respectabiiy, can alone beirend
YOU He who places himself under DIR. kiukelm's rsa
ment may regiuusly condde in his honor eenlle
man. and in whose bosom win be forever locked the
cre of the patient.
Too many think they viii hug the secret 10 their
hearts, ant themselves. Alas how often ia thus
fatal deuson, and how many promising young man.
might have been ornament 10 society, has faded
from the earth.
COUNTRY INVALIDS,
finding il neonvenieDt make personal application,
can, b. Eating their explicitly, together with all
their symptoms (per letter post paid have forwarded
10 them chest containing Dr. KS medicines appropr
aIed accordingly.
Packages OF Medicines forwarded to any part of the
United States al a moments notice.
III Post paid letters addressed to DIR. klNkLLIN,
Philadelphia, viii be proEty attended To.
See advertisement IN the spirit OF the Times, Phila
lelphia. Nov 26.-ly
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MOTHFPSt MOTHERS 4

IIT OULD YOU have? viii you possess an efeciua re
w medy against the awful ravages that Is csnsi aniy
made by fell destroyer of the Infant race ogAs
II say to coniidcntia'y with the Blessing OF
Lord attending the Application. that Il viii IN ma
sif taken according 10 the directions aii to remove
We She stomach OF the lille sufferer aud restore
iito 1lth Our syrup is made entirely otvegeta
hles Il eiOre harmless Fathers Mothers. Guardians
PaFeutess and all who have the care 81 children
de Az not uut hasten aud get bottle al iiohensack :
worm syrup the coucrof 2nd and coates sis Phla.,
ans their numerous esents throughout tile United
States
Come prove ihe truth Of what we say,
70 Coates sud Second haste away;
There's asyrup HAT dos seKpel
Warpis. AL who eau de virtues tell.
tts mild and -rRtie. SCI i's sure,
Mothtis 10 a 40 your Caldfeu cure,
Then can YOU. ~ iii yUa, Il reiuse
This hest OF ncIicinrs tu usr
Ptepared ouls By \ q 5 iIohensack, second aud
coates sis rhila aud for safe hy most Of the respeca
BE nru. t~ Sni store keepers ne United States.
Itiee 5 ,is per bottle. sep 10
q Jaues Baker, lepson and l. \ Wait agents,
Whe-.tus, y a. David fa-hs & Co ssens Nartensvlfe
Ohio, Jancs A. Gray & 90. agents BId-eport. OHIO,
Jo4L HoBlSs3CK, woiesae agent, MaIIIass lie Ohio.