The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-01-19

Sidney Brtf>e
J. \. McClernand
This result NAV not have been looked Tor
by many democrats ia the north, as Judge
Brcese was Justly considered a gentleman
Of the finest abilities, aud hi Shly appreciated
as n Senator Of the United States, by all
parties; and his defeat may entirely be at
tributed to the personal popularity ct Gen.
Shields, " no was onthe ground and became
well acquainted with every member OF the
legislature. believe allthe members from
the canal region supported Shields, withthc
exception Of Mr.. Brady, Of Kendall, who
did not attend tie caucus, and voted III tie
legislature for W. Il. Ogden, Of Chicago.
MIR. Brady is a firm Free SoiIcr' and felt
it his duty to vote for no man whose sent-
ments were not fully known on this great
. question.
/ The wings went into caucus ON Saturday
noon, few hours previous TO the election,
and had several ballots for candidate TO
receive the empty honors Of their support
.
| nomination but was laid aside, and Gen.
/ Thornton, Of Shelby, received the whig vote
/ at the election. It's rumored that Thorn
ton will contest the seat of Gen. Shields, on
the ground that Shields has not yet been
/ long enough uatuI allied to conform with the
provisions Of the constitution on the subject.
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fed that Gen. Shields will meet with bu, 1t
tie opposition on this score. The Gen. feels
no apprehension himself as to the result, and
regards the whole matter as personal as
saut growing out Of the exciting canvass
which has resulted in bis election.
/ l, is rumored that Senator Douglass will
resign his seat in the Senate, on account OF
the recent instructions OF the legislature on
the subject Of the .sWlmot ProvIso.' II is
said that letters have been received from
him, and that he contemplates doing so.
do not believe that he will resign, ys, lie
may do 50 and take up his future abode in
the "sunny South," where it is said he ha.
a large property in lands and slaves.
/ Gen. Shields gives 4 grand party at the
! State House on Thursday evening next, in
sive arrangements have been made, and that
general attendance of the citizens and
strangers WILDE had.
The bill for the increase Of the legal rate,
Of interest 10 10 or l. per cent. does not APP
pear to meet with much favor in the senate
We, i, may finally pass and become law.
/ The County Court Bill is under discussion
| in the Senate, but has not yet made suili-
cient progress so as TO form An idea Of what
| the bill will finally he when it passes. Much
interest is felt respecting It, and it will doubt.
less receive the earnest attention Of the leg
| slators.
The Bank Bill introduced by Mr.. Max
well, Of Chicago, has not yet been before the
| House, but the outdoor convention is now
warm and excited. The contest will be
quite animated, and should not be surpri.
sed, in this day Of wonders, if a bill of some
kind should pass. 1t is true that a laTg.
portion of our people do not need or wan,
banks, but the majority do not always rule
| in matters Of this kind.
! The Governor, it is said will appoint the
/ late 1t. Governor, Mr.. Wells, Of Galena, a,
Canal Trustee, in the place of Col. Oakley
deceased The appointment will be a good
one and give very general satisfaction, a,
Mr.. Wells is a gentleman of fine ablltir.
and in every way competent TO discharge
the duties Of the Office.
The chsrter for a Bridge at Peru, to be
built Immediately below the mouth of the
canal, has passed both branches and becom,
law. CESAR.