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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-09-29

LIME.
1000 CASKS ThomastOn Lime for sale by
1OOO myl7 JOHN STROUD & co. 146 Common st.
STORAGE FOR COFFEE.
MJE can axe storage floor, second story. in
w dry and dark place, 5000 bags. Also, in anoth,
store from 10000 to 3d. 900 bags Merchants having coffee
to store will find to their advantage call and examine our
warehouses. EMERSON, TOURNE & co.
apD 158 Tchoupitoulas street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

Judge Cation, Col. Oakley, &C., arrived a,
this place on Saturday, and since then up to
yesterday, Col. o. was engaged in getting
together his witnesses, whose examination
was commenced yesterday. We have not
had time TO attend the commission, and
therefore know nothing as 10 The nature of
the evidence that has been elected. We
understand, however, that the examination
and cross examination before Judge Cation,
have tended rather to strengthen than to
weaken the aiiidavits appended TO Col.
Oakley's report. Thisinvestgation, which
the Chicago Journal and kindred prints pre-.
dicted would last three months and cos. the
state we know not how many thousands, we
also understand viii be concluded in a week 4,
and the cost Of the whole will be but tri.
Ne. All parties bear testimony 10 the i'm
partially, ability, and prompincss of Judge
&. in conducting the investigation, and that
il the whole truth is hot elected, it will not
be his fault.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

The TREATy.-A correspondent of the
Picayune, after reciting the main articles of
treaty negotiated by Mr.. Trist and now be.
fore the Senate, INDUCES the follwing re-
marks:
"Such are the terms that werO signed last
Wednesday on the altar Of the Collegiate
Church Of Guadalupe; whether they will
be ratified and carried into effects another
question; and it may even be permitted me
10 doubt whether it can legally be brought
about. In the first place this is a republic,
that is a mutual compact between sovereign
States for their mutual defence, and ! can.
not see what RICH, there is in tho legislative
body, called Congress, TO give away three
or four ofthe states composing so many frac.
tons of the intergal body. The mere voting
for the ratification, if the members of the
coded States are among the "ayes," turns
their constituents out; and fthey say nay
the transaction is clearly an illegal one, he.
cause they are turned out Of the assembly
neck or nothing, and the Federative COM
pact is wilfully violated. They then return
to their independent sovereignty and the u
nited States have no claims against them.
because they no longer form portion OF
the Union with which they are at war
To force tho question, and in spite of Re-
publican rights to take possession, because
Of the conveniece Of the thing, is no legal
title, and the ratification proposed can new
or be valid one"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

Il
We give below the ofiiciui returns OF The
vote on the new constitution in this county
md from number Of counties Of all part.
" the state. SO that our readers may get q
fair idea Of what has been the general re-
suit. The constitution II is inferrable from
these retaus, has been adopted by a very
+, large majority twenty 10 thirty thou
sand at leasts the negro clause has also
been adopted by large majority, as well as
the two mlltax. We rejoice at the adop-
ton ni the tax clause. 1t puts 10 the lie the
rcvilcrs al our people, both abroad and at
home, that they would not submit to tax
TO pay their honest debts. 1t decides what
We always commended for, that the de'na-
gogues in orr legislature who were afraid
the lcvying Cf a tax would iniure their pop
ulariiy, grossly misreprcscnted and beled
their constituents. Under different circun-
stances, we should have preferred 10 leave
the lcvying of this tax Ia the legislature :;
bat as we knew the feelings of our people
were misunderstood on this subject. and that
they were greatly abused when they did
no, deserve it, we were rejoiccd when the
convention gave them an opportunity TO vim
dica,e their fair fame at the polls.-At the
result in reference to the negro clause, how
ever, we cannot rejoice. We fear our peo-
pie have acted on this suhec, more in ODE
dience to the impulses of prejudice than
sense of right. We cannot believe that
there is that narrow-mindcd sclishness a.
morg our people that would drive the op-
pressed from our doors, that would refuse a
resting place TO the poor. and give them cuff
after cuff, and kick after kick, from county
to country, aud state TO state, and grant them
a resting place only in the arms of death.
The only redeeming feature we can see A.
bout this matter is, that the enactment OF
the laws under this clause must necessarily
repeal our present black laws, and that then.
as the clause does not inhbit the repeal by
a subsequent legislature of the laws which
the '.first legislature" under the new consti
tuion must pass in reference TO the blacks,
at some future day, when a returning sense
of justice shall visit our people, the whole
of these black laws may he repealed, and
the negro in our state will be only under the
usual disabilities of other states. which have
only reference to his right Of franchise and
TO sit in our legislative councils.
Official Reiu7v Of La Sale County.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

SANTA Annals RETIREMENT. There il
no reason to doubt the truth of the report
brought by the Edith, that the great Mex.
can, whose energy has sustained this war
and communicated whatever of vigor has
characterized the defence of Mexico, had
received his passports from our commander
in-cmcf, and ere this has arrived in Vera
Cruz on his way 10 foreign parts. A gen
ileman now in this city saw the letter 10
General Twiggs from General Scott, direct.
ing the former to allow General Santa Anna
to depart in peace from Vera Cruz. IL is
probable that the Mexican Chief arrived nj
Vera Cruz in time TO unite in the celebration,
OF the anniversaries Of WaShinston's birth
day and OF the glorious victory of Bnena
Vista We have no doubt that he will feel
considerably more comfortable within the
walls of Vera Cruz, hobnobbing with his
veteran antagonist, the gallant Twiggs, than
he felt one year ago. under the fire of Brarc's
batteries. and within sight Of the inyincible
chief on the white charger. As il the salyos
OF the ''degenerate sons Of WASHINGTON
should CRATE harshly on his excellency'stym.
panum, we hope that the cheerful wit and
warm hearted hospitality Of the commander
Of the Cerro Gordo Division, OF whose Dr,s
sing attentions on former occ sion the rrea,
Mexican no doubt has very distinct recol-
lection, will reconcile him to the disaqremens
attendant upon the coincidence of his nm
pearauce in Vera Cruz on so famous a day
as the 22d Of February. o. Della.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

The State Register has an article Of two
columns ard half in reply to halfa column
Of the Chicago Democrat, on the subject of
the district system Of electing delegates to
the national convention. The article APP
pears however 10 be more intended TO abuse
John Wentworth and the Stree soil, free Ia
eor' democracy, than to answer the Demo
crafts argument. So far as abuse Of Went
worth and the democracy Of this region is
concerned, we hope the Register will have
good time Of it. We have no fear that
it will hurt any body. But in reference to
the few arguments the editor uses against
the district system we will say one word -
He argues that the system was never estab-
lished in this state by a state convention,
and is therefore 10; binding upon any body.
But was it not proposed year before it was
acted on,by the democratic members of the
legislatures tina, if it had not met the ap-
propiation Of the democracy, they had am
pie time TO call convention and adopt a
mother system, and did not the democratic
party by their prompt adoption of The sys-
TEN, make il rule that must necessarily
be permanent until they shall, through their
delegates in state convention, or in some
other authorized way, set it aside? This
has never been done, and the districts are
still organized and have appointed their com
mittees charged with the duty Of calling fu-
ture conventions, thus showing ihcir under
standing that the system was to lie pcrman.
ent, and their appreciation of il. As to the
inequality of population in The different
circuits, we have only this to say. We are
not welded 10 the circuit system. We
should prefer congressional districts, and we
hope the next democratic state convention
will adopt these districts instead Of the cir
cults. But the latter are at present the ar
rangemen', and it is our duty to adhere to
them until changeis made.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
Ninth Judicial Circuit.

The Democratic Electors oithc Ninili ja
aicia, Circuit are respectfully requested I,
meet ia convention in their respective c"ui''
tie. a, such time aud place nsmay he agreed
,,no,, by the several committees authorized
To- call county conventions, FOR the purpose
.of choosing delegates to meet at Ottawa, In
Ia Sale county, on the Cd Thursday OF
April next, at | o'clock p. NJ, 10 appoint a
delegate TO represent said circu 1t in the Ma
sinnal Democratic Convention 10 be held IN
Baltimore on the ODD day of May next, and
aIsoto nominate an Elector OF President and
Vice President for the same circuit.
The committee recommend that each
county send one delegate, aud an additional
ono Tcr every $500 Inhabitants. being gui'l-
ell by the census If lS45 which would give
Kane county delegates, Kendall ), La
Sale 5, Livingston l, Grundy !, Bureau 3,
Marshall2. Putnam ,, Stark =, Peoria D,
DE Kalb ,, Ogle 3.
NJ. F.. HoLLi,TER, La Sale County
TIrrs IIowE, Kendall,
+. a. AMEs, Putnam,
wv. ii. FEssENprS, Peoria,
Toward l.. MAYO, DE kdlb,
- NJ. w. FLETCHER, Kane,
DIG. SALISBURY, Bureau,
HESRy ROBERTS, Ogic,
Dem. Cor. Com. 9ih Judicial Circuit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

EcHpses in lSiS..-Thcrc will be scren
eclipses the present year-four of the sun,
two Of the moon, and one Of the "Great
wing Embodiment" March 9th, partial
eclipse Of the sun, visi5le.-March 10Th, a
total eclipse Of the moon, partially visible.
September 18th, total eclipse of the moon,
visible. Sept. eth, eclipse of the sun, in
visible. November first, total eclipse of the
great wing party, visible throughout the L.
States and in Mexico, also, at the head wa
tiers Of Salt River. This latter eclipse does
not occur oftener than once in years, and
will be Witnessed with intense anxiety by
persons on both sides Of Rio Bravo!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
81. Paterick's Day.

This is the l7th Of March, the anniversa-
ny of the birthday Of the illustrious Dean Of
st. Patrick, the great primate apostle of
ireland, the man whom, above all others,
the Irish nation delights TO honor. His his.
tory, so full Of deeds Of true heroism and
devotion to his country, will this day be the
grateful theme ofthe tongues Of hundreds
of tina, nation which surpasses all others in
true eloquence. Alas, how chansedis Ire
land! lie left her prosperous and happy
he lived not to witness her degradation.
Who can contemplate tina. golden age of
that unfortunate but beautiful green isle Of
the ocean, and her now fallen splendor,
without feeling Of execration for her cruel
and relentless prpressors?
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
Congress-.

We have watched the proceedings Of con-
gress regularly, in hope Of finding some
thing worth giving, but find almost nothing.
The Senate meet in the morning and trans
act little formal business, and then GO into
secret session on the treaty. In the House.
the bill to supply the deficiency in the reve-
nue. has been under discussion for week or
two. A bill has been introduced TO continue
bounty pay, &c., to soldiers Notwithstanding
they may be promoted; but has not been
acted upon, although it was favorably re.
ceived.
The treaty it is understood will undoubt-
edly be ratified, but with some amendments.
The clause confirming Mexican grants in
Texas will be stricken out, and probably
some alterations in the boundary will be
made.
We append the latest proceedings we
have received.
March 8.
In the senate to-day, Mr.. Webster pre-
scented the petitions of sundry citizens Of
Virginia, asking permission TO apply the
proceeds of the public lands 10 the aboli-
ton of slavery, by purchase and emancipa.
ton Of the female slaves. Some opposition
was manifested at is reception.
MIR. jefferson Davis offered resolution
instrnciing the committee on Naval affairs
TO inquire into the cxpediency of establish.
ing navy yard at Ship Island and regard
ing light houses at Ship Island and Missis-
sippi city-both of which were adopted.
House.-Thc speaker announced that the
first thing in order, was Mr.. J. G. Ingersoll's
motion 10 reconsider the vote on the "dcG
cheney" bill, as il is termed.
Mr.. IngersOll spoke earnestly in favor Of
his motion.
The motion TO reconsider was lost, and
the bill passed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
wisrARs BAIsAM OF WILD CHERRY.

This excellent remedy for Coughs, Con-
sumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, ETC., bids
fair 10 become one Of the most popular me-
dicines before the public. Its sale is rapid
" incre asing; and from the manner our
friends and others who have used it, speak
in its praise. we can confidently recommend
il TO the afflicted as the very best remedy
they can any where obtain for the diseases
aboy. enumerated. We understand the
genuine is iorsale by HENRY BLAkSLf,
Agent, corner Of Third and Chestnut s,s:'
ST. Louis, Mo-, and by G. l.. THOMPSoN,
Drugyisf, Ottawa, S. G. SMITH, Peru, ana
MuRRAy & Son, Newark. of'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
ssh Judicial Circuit Csuveasisn.

We see by the "Chcago Democrat" that
the Democratic Committee Of the Oh Judi
cial circuit have issued their call for cir
cult convention, to meet at Napervil!e, on
the 18th of April next, for the purpose of
appointing delegate to the democratic ma
tonal convention and to nominate an clector.
The committee, we notice by the call, are
governed by the same considerations that
influenced the committee for this circuit.
They believe that the resolution by which
they were appointed imposes upon them an
obligation, to carry out its objects; and they
cannot evadc this, so long as the democracy
of their circuit refuse 10 release them
from that obligation. Thus have two cir
cults already signiied their determination 10
disregard the Springfield manifesto. We
know of at least one more that we believe
will call convention, and the matter II
mooted in other circuits. We are persuad-
ed, if this matter could come before the de-
democracy in such shape TINT the masses
could decide upon it, there would not be a
circuit that would yield the district system.
II has been by forcstaling public opinion on
this subject that the wire -pullcrs lave gain.
ed such an apparent acquiescence in many
Of the circuits TO their unwarrantaOle usur.
patton of power.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
Supreme Court nj Ottnua.

Our beautiful and Furnishing young city
is raised considerably in impor. ance by the
adoption Of the new Constitution. Ottawa
is made the place for the holding Of the su-
preme court of the northern district. twill
bring an occasional harvest to our landlords
bring thousands Of people here 10 see the
beauties and advantages Of our ocs,ion, and
make our iarmers, merchants, mechanics
s. business men Of all sorts rich-twice-il
not more!
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

correspondent, " the Plattville mAmeri.
can" writing from BlenaVista, make, some
grave charges against Gen. Wool, which
deserve 10 he inquired into. lie ac
cnses him of nniustifsble severity in hi,
treatment Of American, who have been
guilty Of any offence, while Mexicans are
seldom punished. Gilbraeth he saws was
snot for having got on drunken spree, and
Newson for killing a Mexican in selfde.
fence. He says ''.e have not been com.
pany eight months, yet the Mexicans have
assassinated two Of ourmen and in one case
there was good proof against the individual.
lie was kept under guard while and then
turned loose. It is said and believed that
Gen. Wool has in diverscases taken bribes
from the MeyicanS and saved them from
punishment; in one instance thiak it can
be proven that he took sixteen thousand
dollars TO save the life Of son of an nlcaldc.
or al least Gen. W. let him go and hung n
poor person, when the Alcalde', son WAS
the guilty one"
We have ourselves seen a good deal Of
this disposition manifested by the higher Of
hcers in Mexico. Rigid dicipline may be
well enough, but there is leniency or par.
TALLY shown TO Mexicans, in the punish
ment Of offenders, that would surprise folks
here, and is calculated 10 sour The mind of
the soldier. There is reason for this The
officer has nothing TO expect of the soldier.
hut lie loves to be'rea.ed, bedinnered, be.
toasted. and bepufed by the Mexican gran.
dees, and no people understand this better
than the Mcxcans.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

The BrrGriHn LioneSs. She lola Mon
tes)gives invitations 10 partiesof from twelve
to fifteen students to her dinners. She alter
wards obtains them free admission 10 the
THEATRE she frequents the taverns used by
them, dressedin male attire, pays for as much
beer and punch as they can drink God only
knows whatGerman students can swallow,)
puts bonbons and suSar-plums into their
mouths before all the company, and elbows
them kisses" across the table Lately she
was the alleged cause Of one duel and seve-
raj squab5les between certain pretenders to
herfavor. She has asserted that the taverns
shall continue open until one O'Clock in the
morning, and on this occasion threatened
the director Of police to have him dismissed.
May heaven preserve us ever from Lola
Monies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

From SANTA FE.-The Revcille has news
to about the 18th ult., from New Mexico.
Nothing Of importance. The new citizens
Of Santa Fe were agitating the subject of
establishing library association. A con-
vention Of the inhabitants was to be held, to
decide for or against annexation to the Uni.
ted States. Some are opposed TO New Mex
leo being added to the confederacy. They
assert that its worthlessness would make il
an expense to the government--others col.
tend that it is invaluable.
The Senate Of the United States will
probably, soon settle the question for them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
MCGuffey's Eclectic Readers.
RECOMMENDATIONS.

tHlCAGO, NDNtNlNef ~, 1891.
VNyE the undersigned. teachers IN the pub.
w lie schools Of Chicago, have used Sam
d,rs' Series NJ Readers and Spelling Book, for
many months, with constantly increasing aver.
sion-ha,ing almcs, daily detected some gram.
matte blunder, or failure in the plan, or exeeu-
ton Oft the plan Of the work.
Within the pas, .hfre month, we have care.
fully examined the Eclectic Series Of Readers
compiled by Prof. McGrFrEr, and without hes
i'allon or reservation, we pronounce II the very
hest series tina, we have ever seen, ne concerns
both the plan. (Which is eIcellent,l the cIecu-
ton Of the plan (Which is bdmrahle) and the ia
rieiy, elegance and high toned morality Of the
lessons 10 each and every number. There nre
f-aturcs 10 the last above named Series, 10 he
found in no other series which we have ever
seem that are Of incalculabs benefit to tbs teach.
or. We canno, hut hope for MeGg6ty's Reader
and Speiley a wide spread popularity and extern.
sivc use. Harriet NJ. Whiilock,
A. d. Siuricrdni, NJ. c. Durant,
4. W. Ingalls,, Adeline Wheeler,
Sophia Taylor, n. h. Rossetter,
Emily J, Ferguson, 4. NJ. Day
r. NJ. Young, l.. +. Chdmberlin.
The undersigned, teachers, fully concur in
the above expressed opinion Of Sanders Series.
and recommendation Of Mctiuffey's Series Of
Readers and Spelling Book:
st. Charles. Aurora.
Anseli Smith, H. =. kingsbury,
4. Y. Leonard, j.. Shoemaker,
j. p. Vance, III. s. Robinson,
ID. VI. James, s. T.. Leonard,
A. &. Ward, l.. A. Parsons,
NapcrvilIc. Elginn.
M. Is. Gregory Mrs. l.. s, Lore'.
l.. VI. Chase, osweyo.
p. j. Turner. C.. q. Martin.
believe the Eclectic Series superior in many
respects TO Sanders Series, and shall ndop, II in
my school. N. n. coz, Tchr East Botdrio SchI.
We the undersigned, 'eachcrsof Ottawa, I've.
ing DESTROYS 10 promote the interest Of common
school education in the county Of l.aSalle by tho
introduction of tho very best Elementary Books
into The schools of our county. have examined
carefully ard with unbiased minds, Grigg ~ Ell
lio,i's, Towns, Sanders and McGuIey q scrieso Of
| Readers; Town's, Sanders Elementary, and
McGulIey's Spelling Books; and Smith,, Da.
vics', Adams, md Rays Ar,hme,ics an have
adopted aud earnestly recommend TO the teach
ers Of la Sale, as the best books Of their kind,
McGuilry's Eclectic Readers and Spelling Book,
and Rau's series Of Ariihmeiirs in three parts.
o. H. Robertson, r. Hampton,
Andrilla f. Fairfield, n. Heating.
The school trustees OF Elgin, 81. Charles,
Aurora, Oswego, and also the Education Socis-
" Of Du Page county, have recommended the
adoption of the above named series.
A. n. s. q. Burnley, Of Chicago, are the
publishers agents for the sale Of these books IN
Illinois. For sale in Ottawa Ivy
mar 1913 n.p WHITE 4 HUNTER.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

HuMILiAriNG.-Thc following paragraph
is translated from FL Monitor, n paper prin.
ted in the city of Mexico. II certainly pla-
ecs the wing leaders in very humiliating
position before the country:
MEssRs. CLAY, CALHous, BORIS, WEI.
srER, GALLAriS, VAN Dick (g) &e.--These
illustrious defenders Of the cause Of Mexico
have just acquired for themselves the graft
tudo Of good Mexicans. AT a general meet.
ing Of thu rhilanthroric Society Of Mexico,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

FROM MExIco.-Thc only news we have
seen from Mexico worth transcribing is the
single item Of the probable voluntary expa-
triation Of Santa Anna. The article we
copy in another column from the New Or
leans Delta on this subject takes it for gram
ted that the "Napoleon Of the west" is al
ready out Of Mexico, and that peaceful
councils will hereafter prevail in that un.
happy country.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

LIpycr5 at q DiScouni.-There are at
present half dozen lawyers from the town
Of York in attendance at Harrisburg. as
witnesses in the proceedings against Judge
IRVINE. A few days since a petition was
presented TO the House Of Representatives
numerously signed by citizens Of York, sta
ting that the peace and quiet Of the town
had been so sensibly promoted by the alb
sence Of these professional gentlemen, that
they prayed for the passage of law TO pre-
rent their return Carlisle (Pd.) Vol.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

To EDIroRs AND PunIIsHERs.-We have
been requested by Mr.. Thos. Officer, Prn-
cipal of the Illinois Asylum for the Deaf
and Dumb, to publish notice desiring that
the editors Of papers in Illinois would each
donate copy of their respective publica-
tion to this institution, in accordance with u
sual custom, and for the sake Of the pupils
who are collected within ii from every quar-
ter of the state. We know enough of the
liberalty and courtesy of the craft to be sat-
isfed that this matter need only to be men
toned to be attended to.--Mrog. Journal.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

Aman by the name Of McCune was dis
covered on Sunday last lying in Fox river
opposite Madison street. He had been EN-
ployed on the canal as a stone cutter, and
being subject 10 fits Of delirinm it was con
clnaed BY coroners inquest held over the
body, that he had leaped into the river and
drowned himself during one Of those fits.